The Glamorgan Gazette

ANNIVERSARY OF PENCOED j ODDFELLOWS. j [BY <)]•:>;IX.1 Tiio -first week in .Juno is an important epoch I in tin* iiuiuils of Pi.ncood. for that is tbo week that brings in its train Pencoed Fair. and the annual gathering of Pencoed Oddfellows, or. as the latter is popularly called. Frest yr Inn." Bran ac Hid Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, is 110 novice, for it has borne the brunt and heat of -)-) years, and those who saw its splendid turn-out on Saturday last will agree in the sentiment that its appearance on that day was like that of a yuetii dd'nutc ocd. The acorn sown at the Fox and Hounds. Velindre, in 1by the late Myryr Morgan wg. Mr Thomas Rees and few others whose memory only remains, is now a stately oak tree, under whose branches upwards of seven sroure adults and one score juvenile members assemble in safety fro-ii the arrows of poverty and want. The lodge has p;oue from strength to strength it has had difficulties to contend with. but it has marked vitality left, and nearly El,000 between it and the cold charity of the world. The trustees are Messrs W. Powell, J. Evans. and Thomas Thomas; the treasurer is Mr J. Edwards, the secretary is Mr D. »Saniu">l; the Noble Grand is Mr T. Watkins; and between all those officials the Society cannot well be otherwise than a success. On Saturday Brothers T. Thomas, T. Davies. and D. Watkins acted as marshalls. and suffice it to say that they performed their arduous duties faultlessly. At an early hour on Saturday, men, women and children were early astir, and if there were any late sleepers in the hamlet they must have been aroused by the beautiful strains of the instruments of that ban I. and probably thought that udf/oru i/r utaf ,ldy,ld was sounding. The verandah of the Brittania Inn had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the Union Jack and other flags suspended across the street in front of the inn. At 12.30 the marshalls called the members present (about 120 in number) to form a procession, and headed by banner and band, a move was made for Penprisk Church. There the Rev Mr Jenkins read prayers in a very effective manner, and the Rev Mr Llewellyn, rector, delivered a very appropriate address founded upon Luke, xv., 2 verse. This is not the place to summarise the sermon, but it may be stated that Air Llewellyn's remarks were as pointed and practical as they were well received. Mr Win. Owen ably presided at the organ, and the service concluded by singing 0 Fryniau Caersalein' in a very hearty manner, the latter portion of the hymn being enthusiastically repeated over again and again. On leaving church the procession was reformed, and a move was made for Penylan, the fair residence of the genial Mrs Griffiths and her family. Unhappily Mrs Griffiths was not in the enjoyment of the best health, but notwithstanding that the lady was to receive her visitors whom it did not take long to con- vince were welcome at Penylan, where the 1 company was partaking of the kind hospitality of Mrs Griffiths, Mr J. Edwards, treasurer, and one of the oldest members of the Society, spoke, and said they all should be better members after listening to Mr Llewellyn's appropriate address. He encouraged all to remain steadfast in the faith of Odufellowism, and at last do as he hoped—to die good Oddfellows. Mr T. Davies next sang Take this message to my mother' in his own good style, and was followed by a selection from the band. ) Mr W. Elliott, G.W.R., Cardiff, the worthy son of the late respected Mr Uriah Elliott, Heolycyw, next spoke partly in Welsh and partly in English. He said he was no great speaker, but coming as he did that day to the neighbourhood of his old home, meeting as he did so many familiar and dear faces, and seeing did so many familiar and dear faces, and seeing such a splendid turn-out, he must be very tongue-tied indeed not to be able to say some- j thing. He bad not been in the habit of con- ¡ ce sidering himself old, but the sight of so many young faces rallying around their banner that day, made him feel that he must be going down life's declivity. He trusted all would profit by Mr Llewellyn's remarks of that day; that they would go on more determined than ever to bear life's declivity. He trusted all would profit by Mr Llewellyn's remarks of that day; that they would go on more determined than ever to bear one another's bus^ens, and so lighten their own. 'Twas a duty and a privilege to do so. The speaker concluded a very interesting address with some humorous remarks to the effect that 29 women should only marry 29 men who were members of this or some such friendly society. Mr Jenkin Watkins, late Gibbett Farm, Coity, but now of Wenvoe, was glad as a very old neighbour to be present to visit Mrs Griffiths to whom he proposed a hearty vote of thanks, on I behalf of the lodge, for her generosity and hospitality. Those votes were characteristic of her and her fa: uly. Mr W. Powell seconded, and added he was glad to see the rector and curate among them. Those gentlemen were ever ready to share their sorrows, and it was therefore but meet that they should partake also of their joys. Mrs Griffiths was good everywhere, and he sincerely wished her and hers God's protection. Mr T. Davies responded on behalf of Mrs Griffiths and said that that lady hoped that visit would not be their last, but that many were yet in store. Another selection by the band followed, and afterwards all marched to a spacious marquee erected in the Inn Field, where the hostess, Mrs Griffiths, served a sumptuous dinner. The quality of the dinner as usual, and the splendid army of waiters left nothing to te desired. Dinner being over, the youngsters of Pencoed were then regaled with pudding to their hearts content. Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Chatterton on such occasions always deal liberally with the rising generation, and now they look as eagerly as any for their portion. The next and last march was then made for Tregroes, the charming residence of Mr and Mrs Christie, who very kindly and liberally re- ceived the company. Mr Elliott returned thanks on behalf of the lodge in suitable terms. Mr Christie responded, and thanked all for the very kind wishes expressed for himself and Mrs Christie. He bad great faith in Friendly Societies they taught their members the noble spirit of independence, aud he hoped to live there many years to receive and welcome them annually. The return journey was then commenced, and the head quarters was again reached at 8 p.m. The marquee was quickly filled by mem- bers, their wives, and children, and visitors, and a previously arranged programme was at once proceeded with. Mr J. Edwards occupied the chair, Mr T. Davies being conductor, and both I gentlemen worthily filled their respective positions. The Chairman, in his introductory remarks, said that the present age was said to be the age of action. Individuals and institutions were at their level best to make one and all better. That proved that there was evil somewhere. Many bothered their heads with the question How came that evil into the world ?' That question was an interesting and important one, but much more so was the question How to get that evil cut of the world ?' Much had been don" in that direction already, but much more remained to be done. He hoped those present who were members of Friendly Societies j would s'und aloof no longer, but at once come forward and join their or some kindred institution. (Cheers.) n- A selection by the band followed, and then Mr D. Thomas gave a capital rendering of 4Yr Wyddfa.' Mr J. Matthews recited < Bwthynod Cymru in a very spirited manner, and Mr T. Davies followed with a, song, •Monte C.-lo,' in his own characteristically popular style. Mr Daniel Samuel, the indefatigable secretary of the Lo lire, aud to whom much of its success must be attributed, was next called upon. Mr Samuel at tne outset read a telegram which he had received in the course of the afternoon from Mr Evans, Court House, who was away from home, announcing his inability to be present with them and regretting the same. The speaker then gave a resume of the position of the' Society, from which it appeared that the number of members was 142, and their capital nearly £ 900. Their motto was still 'Excelsior,' and with their Juvenile Lodge to feed the adult one, he confidently predicted a very bright future for them. That was the 27th anniversary he had attended in succession, and he had never seen them looking better. He had heard recently that some friend from another lodge had said that his (the friend's) lodge could buy up Bran ac Ilid' Lodge. That friend was either joking or dreaming, for Bran ac Ilid was and could not be bought. Those who know Mr Samuel know also he can sing well, and it is enough to say that lie concluded his address by singing Aelwyd Lan in a most 11 11 patheticilmanner. Another selection having been given by the band. Mr T. Thomas, Box Cottage, was next called upon for an address. Mr Thomas responded in Welsh. He said he would stand up in response to the call, but he was not going to say much for he saw his old friend, the representative of the Guzeitr, there recording all he saw and heard, and if he said much he might say something lie would'nt care to see in print. He had not been absent from one anniversary, and had not missed even one lodge meeting for 14 years. He had learnt the virtne of faithfulues to some extent from the fathers who had gone before, and whose memory he still cherished very dearly. That was the best anniversary he had ever seen at Pencoed. Mr Thomas having congratulated all present on the sobriety and perfect good temper maintained throughout the day, concluded with some verses he had specially written for the occasion, but a copy of which the writer failed 10 secure. Mr D. Watkins next sang Is?belle' in splendid form, and was followed by Miss C. A. Thomas, Box Cottage, who recited Macbeth's Soliloquy in a very effective manner. That was the soliloquy for the best recitation of which a chair was offered at the last Pencoed Eisteddfod, and it will be remembered that Miss Thomas took the chair, though she had several grown-up competitors to measure swords with. Mr Rees Jenkins, Coychurch, next spoke, and said^ he rejoiced to see such an assemblage. Legitimate enjoyment was stamped upon every face present, and that did credit to officers and all concerned. To promote the interests of friendly societies was everybody's duty, were it only for the relief of taxation. It was a pleasure to find that this Society was so sound financially. Those anniversaries woke up and cheered the youngsters, who should watch and learn so as to be ready to take the reins them- selves when called upon. The speaker concluded with some poetical lines which will be seen in the Welsh column. Mr J. Pearce next sang Simon Lloyd' in a manner which elicited rounds of applause, and was followed by the band which gave The life of a Soldier' (Monson), a piece that was only published some two weeks ago. Mr T. Francis having sung another popular sang, and Mr J. Evans having spoken on the statistics of the Manchester Unity, Mr W. Lewis sang 'Just before the battle, mother,' in a very touching manner. Mr T. Davies proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. This was duly seconded and carried amidst cheers. Finally, Mr Samuel proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Griffiths, the generous hostess, and her excellent staff of waiters, for the splendid hospitality enjoyed at their hands during the day. This was seconded by a chorus of voices and carried with the greatest enthusiasm. So thus ended the proceedings of a day which was remarkably enjoyable from its opening to its close. 0

MISCELLANEOUS. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT COWBRIDGE Anniversary services were held at the'Calvinis'tic Methodist Chapel Aburthin, on TuesdajTaud Wed. day last week. :The preachers were the Rav Wm Prydderch, Trinity Chapel, Swansea, Rev D Evans, M.A., Whitchurch, and the Rev Rowland Morgan, Trewilliam. There were crowded congregations at each of the services. FUNERAL OF MRS GRIFFITHS, MERTHYR The remains of the late Mrs Griffiths, wife of Mr W Griffiths,National and Provincial Bank, Merthyr. were interred in Cowbridge churchyard on Wed- nesday week, amid tokens of sorrow and regret. "THE COTTAGE," BONVILSTONE. This residence, lately occupied by Mr C W Christie, has been taken by Mr L G Williams, solicitor. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT AT ABERGWYNFI. The annual Sunday School tea party in connection with this denomination was held on Monday evening week at their chapel at Blaengwynfi There was a large gathering of children and adults present £ {u %l t?«childr^ PWed on a neighbouring1 held. The following lady members presided at the tea trays :-Mrs Dunford, Mrs A. Rig-gs, and Miss Clatworthy. The arrangements were excellently carried out, the tea and cake were all that could be desired, and all were pleased with the day's pro- ceedings. DEATH OF A CWMAVON MAN. £ Wirh £ egr8t that we have to chronicle the death of Mr John Eaton, insurance agent, which took place at his residence, Woodland-row, CWlU- avon, on Friday last. Deceased had suffered from diphtheria. for some time past, and his demise has cast quite gloom over the valley, where he was uni- Vef? ? AGv J? <?teem- He had for many years conducted the Band of Hope at Zion Independent Church and was also a faithful and earnest member of the choir and church. On Tuesday evening his mortal remains were conveyed to their last resting- place at Cwmavon Cemetery, where a large number of the deceased s many friends paid him their last tribute of respect. The mournful procession, which was one of tne largest we have seen for some time past, was headed by the Zion Band of Hope all wearing white badges, and followed by the choir who along the route sang 4 Beth sydd i mi yn v byd 'The Dead March,' &c. At the grave the Rev Dan Evans (Zion), who had officiated at the house, again offered a few remarks, and was fol- lowed by Councillor Richards (Aberavon) in prayer after which the corpse was laid in its last resting p e, ch°lr 8in§ing < Welai neb o'm hen gyfeillion. ueneral sympathy is felt for the deoeased s widow and five children.

TONDU AND ABERKENFIG JOTTINGS. [BY ZETUS.] We are pleased to hear that the Park Slip Colliery is again in full swing, and in a short time there will be a few hundreds employed at the colliery. I heartily congratulate Mr D. Leyshou on his promotion as under-mauager to the colliery, and wish him every succass and many years in our imdst. A Chamber of Trade has been formed in this place at last, when I hope they will succeed in getting some improvements done which are greatlv required. J I am sorry that I cannot congratulate them on their selection of secretary, as it is essential that he should be a person well up in the trade. The Tondu cricketers have commenced well winning four matches out of five, and there is every prospect of a very successful season.

WHITE SOFT HANDS. "-After washing, rub lightly with a Sulpholine Hand Tablet, when Cups Roughness, Abrasions, Discomfort, quickly dis- appear, leaving a Beautiful Delicate Ifand in anv ^erylSere. 1 Hand TabIeta' Th»>epence 1. L

CRICKET. TONDU v. BRYNCETHIN. This match was played on the ground of the former on Saturday last before a fair number of spectators, and ended in a victory for the home team by 13 runs. Tondu were without the services of Mashel, Higgius, and the old veterau Richmond. The batting of both sides was very feeble, Quick (Tondu) and J. Matthews (Bryncethin) alone reaching double figures. J. H. Hill was the most successful bowler, securing seveu wickets for eleven runs. Scores TONDU. J H Hill, 1 b w, b Bailey 0 J Quick, b Croft 10 J Street, run out 2 R L King, c and b Matthews 3 E Whittingham, cand b Pugsley. 5 J Matthews, b Pugsley 3 Rev J Jones, b Croft 0 D Williams, c Williams, b Croft 3 J Hopkin, b Croft 3 J Major, not out 2 W Hopkin, run out 4 Extras 5 Total. 40 BRYNCETHYX. J Matthews, not out 13 T Bailey, b Williams 3 C Croft, c Hopkins, b Hill 0. H Pugsley, st Matthews, b Hill 5 J Green, c Hopkin, b Hill 2 J Williams, c Quick, b Hill 0 A Hibbs, b Williams 0 J Pugsley, c Hopkins, b Hill 0 D Williams, c Whittingham, b Hill. 0 E Williams, b Hill 0 G Thatchel, c Whittingham, b Williams 2 Extras 2 Total. 27 SOUTHERNDOWN v. TONDU. This match was played at Tondu, and resulted in a victory for Southerndown. Scores:- SOUTHEBNDOWN. T D Schofield, c and b Maskell 1 H 0 Irvine, b Williams 3 Harry Lewis, b Maskell. 2 Rev. Rosser, c and b Maskell 1 Rev. F C Williams, b Maskell. 26 W Morgan, run out 0 G Eddin, b Williams 0 E Emery, b Williams 2 T Wheeler, b Maskell. 0 Harry, not out 0 W Trotman, run out 0 Extras 5 Total 40 TONDU. F E Maskell, c Emery, b Lewis 11 E Whittingham, c Emery, b Lewis 0 W Hopkins, run out 2 R L King, c Wheeler, b Lewis 2 J H Hill, c Emery, b Lewis. 0 T Matthews, run out 4 J Quick, b Irvine 5 J Hopkiu, b Lewis 1 D Williams, at Schofield, b Lewis 0 R Routledge, b Irvine. 0 J Jones, not out 0 Extras 2 Total 27 BRIDGEND v. LLANELLY. Played at Llanelly on Wednesday, the home team winning by 11 runs. Score :— LLANELLY. Shoesmith, b Hordley. 0 W Davies, b Hordley 5 J G Lewis, b Maskell 12 Bowen, b Hordley 0 H W Veall, b Hordley 3 P Rees, not out 19 F Rees, b Maskell 0 D L Joseph, b Maskell 0 S B Bowen, b Hordley 0 D Roberts, b Hordley 0 H C Cornish, run ;ut 0 Extras 7 48 BRIDGEND. F H Morris, b Jo*5eph 5 W Williams, b Joseph 5 W E Lewis, c Veall b Joseph 2 J I D Nieholl, e Roberts 5 J P Williams, 0 Bowen 4 Rev F C Williams, b Shoesmith 7 Harry Lewis, b Joseph 1 H N Davies, not out 2 F E Maskell, b Joseph 1 H Howell (sub) c Rees C> Hordley (pro) c Davies 0 37 Hordley took 6 wickets for 21 runs, and Maskell 3 for 9. [For other cricket news see page 2.]

THREE CHILDREN POISONED AT NEATH. m El 11 An alarming example of ptomain poisoning occurred at Neath on Saturday. Two children of David Watkins, haulier, of Cribbs-row, aged four years and six years respectively, and a six years old child of Charles Davies, collier, of Zoar-row, became violently ill simultaneously. Dr Lewis was summoned, and he on seeing the sufferers found symptoms of the children having taken an irritant poison. Various antidotes were employed, and after vomiting the extreme danger passed, excepting in the case of the z, z, youngest child (who was in a state of collapse). The three children were stated to be doing well on Sunday. The theory as to the origin of the y 0 mischief is that a neighbour having some green cheese somewhat decomposed was on the point of throwing it away, when it struck her that she might give it to the children, for whom she divided it into three portions. The children ate it readily, with the result stated. There appears to be good reason for contending that the cheese which caused the suffering was not part of what had been recently sold in either of the shops of the town.

PORT TALBOT SHOOTING COMPETITIONS. I A report of these competitions is unavoidably held over until ua.41 week. I

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BRIDGEND MINISTERS AND SPORTS. TO THE EDITOE. SIR, -May I ask < Candide' if he is a Christian. If not, why Had fault with Christian ministers who T £ 6 1?^ their own business in the matter. If Candide is a worldling, he asks in his letter not to be meddled with: then why himself meddle with Christians. The circular referred to was issued by Christians as a warning, and they have as mnch right to do that as worldlings have to issue their advertisements of prizes, pleasures, &c, as an induce- ment to further their ends. All honour, say L to the few who will not be gagged by public opiniont I am personally glad the sports were attended by such a well-behaved company. What a treat' Was it ever so before in Bridgend I suppose we must thank the magistrates who had the courage of their convictions and acted on the Bench as men and not as mice, and whose refusal to grant the field license kept the most fruitful source of demoralisation at a respectable distance from the field. I should have ?^U ,t(? bave found a single argument in • Candide s lengthy epistle showing that a Chris- tian has a perfect right to join hand in hand with these modern amusements, but as there is nothing but useless abuse I suppose his manly breast is only full of wind.-Yours, &c, AWBLE.

COWBRIDGE COUNCIL. —— —^ quarterly meeting of the Council was held on Thursday evening in lHst week. There gwere present, the Mayor, Aldermen gJenkins, £ (John, Tilley and Thomas, Councillors W L Jenkins, J Williams, T John. W A James, T. Ries, andj L Jenkins, Dr Sheperd (medical officer), Mr J David (treasurer), Mr W D Alexander (surveyor). TOWN DRAINAGE. The Town Clerk mentioned that in a letter]5he had received from Mr John Bevan (from Italy) that gentleman had stated he had read with much con- cern in the GuhHonjtui Gazrttr of the 13th April a report of Dr Meller's as to the town sewage being disposed of in a manner prejudicial to the inhabi- tants of Llanblethian and others that one of his (Mr Bevan's) reasons for allowing the road to be made through his field was to facilitate the removal of nuisances, and he asked that the attention of the Corporation should be called to the matter. The Town Clerk was directed to inform Mr Bevan that nothing had been done to aggravate the cause of complaint since he was a resident in the borough, and further that the question of the sewage disposal of the town would be shortly having the attention of the Council. TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION; A letter was read from the Rev W, F. Evans, suggesting the removal of a telephone post near his wall to the other side of the pathway. On the motion of Alderman Jenkins, the Town Clerk was authorized to deal with all matters con- nected with the carrying of telephonic communica- tion through the town. PROPOSED YOUNGJ.MKN's INSTITUTE. A letter from the Local Government Board was read intimating that a local inquiry roust precede their determination of the Council's application for the sale of ground for the proposed institute., t TOWN UALL IMTKOVEttENTS.J ggSj] II The Town Clerk was directed to make application to the Local Government Board for approval to a loan of £800 for the purpose of the Town-hall improvements. THE TOWN PAVING. Applieation was also directed to be made for sanction to a loan of i;600 for the purposes of street paving, and the sucueycr was authorized to obtain professional assistance in the preparation of the required plans and estimates. MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROAbS. aTbe offer of the County Council of S67 for the maintenance of the main roads and footways in the borough for the ensuing 12 months was accepted. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT. Accounts to the amount of 4-68 14s 5d were passed for passed for payment. MEDICAL OFFICER'S ANNUAL EEroET. Dr Meller's report for the past year having been read it was On the motion of Alderman Tilley, seconded by Alderman John referred back to the Sanitary Committee. DROAD SHOARD. A letter from Mr H. Tucker was read, offering a rent of jEl 5s Od a year for Broad Shoard where he proposed putting up a stable and shed on the under- standing that he should be allowed to take it away or receive fair compensation at the end of his tenancy. It having been pointed out that the borough 1 treasurer was empowered to let Broad Shoard at £ 3 a year, the Town Clerk was asked to give the necessary notice tor revoking the resolution passed tothateSect.g j THE MARKET TOLLS. The Borough Treasurer reported that the market lessee intimated his desire to withdraw from his agreement on 1st July prox. up to which date he had given the requisite security. Oh the motion ot Alderman John the application 1 was acceded to and the surveyor was asked to make irrangements for the collection of the tolls for the remainder of the year.

WEDDING AT BRITON FERRY. On Wednesday week the marriage of Miss Eliza- beth Mary, eldest daughter of Mr Henry Gower, Penybryn, Briton Ferry, to Mr Edward Maill Morgan, of the London Provincial Bank, Neath, second son of the Rev Rhys Morgan, St Clears, took place at the English Congregational Church. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev J. Beynon Davies, in the presence of a large number of relatives and frienc 8. The bride, who was given away by her father, was dressed in white crepon, trimmed with sdk lace, with cream picture hat, and carried a nice shower bouquet of white exotics. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie and Miss Nellie Gower, sisters of the bride, and Miss Vann aud Miss Morfydd Morgan, sisters of the bridegroom, who were dressed in French grey crepon, with Leghorn hats. The I best man was Mr Sydney Thomas, Neath, solicitor. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride, where a recherche dejeuner was served; aud early iu the afternoon the happy couple drovo off amidst showers of rice and the good wishes of their relatives and friends for Chester, en route for North Wales. The presents were numerous :and costly, including many articles of plate, which had been received from a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

SOUTH WALES COAL i TRADE. .¡ NEW PIT AT PENCOED. Considerable satisfaction has been expressed in the Pencoed district at the successful result of sinking- of a trial pit by the^Southj Glamorgan Colliery Company on their Brynwith taking to the seam below the one at present worked (the Lantern). A good deal of speculation was indulged in as to the thickness of the seams below, but the proving of a seam showing 4ft 8in in two coals and of an excellent quality places the matter beyond doubt, and arrangements will be made at once to open out on the seam on an extensive scale. As far as general observation goes, the new seam is very much like the Llantwit series, with the advantage that it lies in a. very much more advantageous form for working, as the strata on the other side of the cynclinal line, where the workings will be opened, lie in a very favourable position. We also hear that, as there is some splendid fireclay under the Lantern Seam, negotiations have beed opened with the object of establishing a firebrick and sanitary inS- L.V.

GRATE Defences.—Fireguards. FOUL Intention.—Stealing eggs for setting. Goou Glove-Fight.-A lady trying to put on too small a pair. YOUXG Mr. Dollery Misg Amy, what is the best way of killing time in the winter r Amy Sleigh it. GmuLETOx I nearly died laughing last night. Parker Which one of your jokes were you telling ? THERE is no truth in the report that an American doctor has discovered the bacillus of the disease known as Bicycle Back." How do you know when the first of the month comes around r You say you have no calender. No, but I have a tailor. SIIK How do you like my hat ? He It makes your face very long. She: It made papa's face very long when he paid for it. MY good angel said Work hard; my bad one 1:1 said Don't,' so I adopted a middle course. And And married a rich wife. How closely Bibb's new wife gives attention to every word he says." Yes force of habit." Habit r" Most certainly she was his type- writer." "PLAIN-FACED girls should dress plainly," ro- I marks a lady 0: authority on fashion. Was there ever a young lady who was willing to admit she had a plain face ? BARXSRORM asserts—and of course he's had Experience most extensive- That, you can't do justice to yourself When you act on the defensive MAMMA, do read something to me." No, Charlie, dear, the doctor said you musn't be read aloud to." Oh, then do read something aloud to yourself, mummy, dear." How did you get scratched so ?" asked mamma. I was putting dolly's shoes and stockings on the kitty," replied the little daughter. "What for?" So she couldn't scwath." MAN is awfully clever in some things, but nobody has ever discovered one that could jam a hat-pin clean through his head and make it come out at the other side, as the women do. A HUNTSMAN was congratulating a cavalier on the ditch which his horse had taken. Yes, grumbled Nimrod, but have you no praise for me ? I landed two yards ahead of my horse. MAUD You seem a little excited, dear. What has happened ? Nellie Poor Jack Murray I have just rejected him. Maud: Oh, don't mind a little thing like that. I reject him every six months. BYSTANDER (to owner of rather a scraggy-looking horse) I say, man, what d'ye feed yer horse on r Street Arab: Wy, sir, 'e feeds it on barrels, don't ye see the 'oops a-sticking hout. WHAT class of tradesmen succeed best by going to the wall P-Paperhangers. A LOCAL dealer advertises, "A now stock of walking-sticks for gentlemen with carved wooden heads." OLD Lady: My friend, are you a Christian ? Beggar Well, mum no one his ever accused me of workin' on Sunday. BnoWN Still in Difficulties.-Doctor: And how is your mother-in-law to-day ? Brown No improve- ment one way or the other. WHAT Often Sends the 'Bus-Driver's Ire Up.— 'Igher up FussEY I can't see why you women wear such long, trailing skirts. Mrs. Fussey To have some- thing to occupy our hands with, of course. Why do you carry a walking-stick when you're not lame '( Blogson: What's your son doing now ? Jameson Well, I think I may call him a con- tractor in a largy way of business. Blogson Indeed Jameson Yes, he contracts debts as fast as he can. MRS. RYDER (in the course of an argument about distance) I must say I wonder how you can b'- f-o bold in your demand for half-a-crown. Proverbial Cabby Faint heart never won fare, lady. LADIES aud gentlemen, said an Irish manager io his audience of three, as there is nobody here, I'll dismiss you all: the performance of this night will not be performed, but will bo repeated to-morrow evening. THE reason why women do not appreciate the tele- gram at half its value, nays a c ynical old bachelor, is because postscripts cannot be added without extra charge. HOSTESS Oh, I think some people are so disagree- nble Don't you hate people who can sing aud won't 'i Grumpy guest: Not so much as I do those who can't aing and will. WHERE'S the best place for quail in these parts ? asked a stranger who was on a sporting tour. And the man whom he had been regarding as a simple guileless rustic responded briuny roust. THE other night two old Scotch cronies were discusning the merits of their respective pastors, when one remarked An' oor minister disna read his sermons aither. If I am credibly informed, Peter, observed the other, he reads ither fowks'. First Masher Well,did you make the acquaint- ance of tltat strange girl you were raving over r Second ditto Yes, followed her home." First M.: How did she strike you? Second ditto She didn't at all; she got her big brother to do it." Bagley "I am looking for a situation, and when I find one I'll pay you for this suit." His Tailor: "You want something cheap, then, I presume." Bagley: "No, indeed; with a cheap suit on I shouldn't get enough salary to permit my paying you." IT is too bad," she said to her husband, as they left the theatre, that that woman with the high hat should have spoiled the performance for you." Yes, I had some satisfaction, though." "How?" Watching the man who sat behind you, dear." SAYS an American paper "A little boy who was kicked by a mule did not say naughty words or go home crying to his mother. He just tied the mule within five feet of a beehive, backed him round to it, and let him kick." TEACHER (impressing one of her proteges Be brave and earnest, and you will succeed. Do you remember my telling you of the great difficulty George Washington had to contend with ? Willy Reggs Yes, mum he couldn't toll a lie HAPPY Bridegroom: Waiter, I want a dinner for two. Waiter: Vil ze lady and gentleman hav table d'hote or a la carte? Happy Bridegroom (generous to a fault but weak in French) Bring us some of both, and put Iota of gravy on 'em. WHY, you'e looking better already, Sir Ronald Yes—thanks to your delightful hospi- tality, I've had everything the doctor ordered me— fresh air, good food, agreeable society, and cheer- ful conversation that involves no strain on the intellect' A FOND father was questioning his son about his standing at school. Ou," said Bobby, I have a good deal better place than I had last quarter "Indeed! Where are you?" "I'm feurteeuth." "Fourteenth, you little lazy-bones? You were eighth last term. Do you call that a better place ? Yes, pa it's nearer the stove." ENGLISH History Improved.—" Richard 1. so a pupil-teacher once wrote, conducted an expedition into Mormondy, and was shot through the eye by a Mormon." COULDN'T Stand It.—Coachman: I am going to leave, sir. I can't stand the missus. Employer Too strict, is she ? Coachman: Yes, sir. She keeps forgetting that I can leave at any time, and worries me about just as if I was you A BIG Bid for Patronage.-As an example of in- congruity of thought, a correspondent, sends an advertisement of a hotel in a small Devonshire town in which, after enumerating the usual advantages of "spacious rooms," "home comforts," and "reasonable tariff," the proprietor adds, "Open and close funeral cars and carriages of every des- cription." A MAX with a Bubble Reputation "—J. S. Bal- four. THE Blessings of Education.—Shoeblack (to elderly party with large feet) Hore y'are, guv'nor Penny a square mile, or tuppence the whole superficial harea No Wonder.—He: I spoke to him in French, but he didn't understand me. She: I don't won- der. He's a Frenchman. WIDOW: I wauc a stone for my husband's grave exactly like the othe other one in the lot. Agent But isn't it a trifle small for A man of your husband's prominence ? No, sir If Thomas thought a stone like that good enough for his first wife, I guess it's plenty good enough for Thomas. HOSTESS Yes, dear, it's a pretty piano lamp—I named it Jack Smith. Visitor After your husband ? Why, may I ask ? Heater Well, because it has a good deal of brass about it, is handsome to look at, requite. a good deal of attention, is not remarkably brilliant, is rather unsteady upon its legs, and liable to explode when half full."

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NEATH DOG AND BIRD SHOW. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Fine weather favoured the Neath Dog and C age Bird Show on Thursday. The exhibition was an J unqualified success, both in the number and character of the exhibits, as well as in the large attendance of spectators. There was an exception- ally large number of entries in the greyhound, point terrier, and collie classes, Messrs B. S. Free- gard (Neath), S M Thomas (Lletherllestry, Car- marthen), D H Owen (Wainhams, Shrewsbury), T. J. Stephens (Llanishen, Cardiff), R Charles (Neath), D. Jones (Market Resturant, Swansea), F. W. Breakell (Levenshulme, near Manchester), W. J. Harris (Greenfield poultry-yard, Carmarthen) F. Roberts (Cardiff), C H Wood (West Park, Newport), and C Bell (Tredegar) taking first honours in the respective clssses. Captain Thomas (Carmarthen) won thesilver cup for the best dog in the show. Mi F H Parish (.> eath) was the most successful of the bird exhibitors, winning no less than six prizes and taking the gold medal for the best bird in the show a beautiful Yorkshire buff canary. The judges were: Dog's, Mr George Raper, Sheffield; birds, Mr D. McLellan, Bridgend.

LOCAL VOLUNTEER IN- TELLIGENCE. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. The detachment will parade at the Drill Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday next, the 20th inst., in undress uniform, glengarry caps, rifles, waistbelts, and bayonets. The band will attend. This drill will count two points for Christmas shooting. Sergeants are requested to look up Parts 2 and 3 Infantry Drill, 1893. Drills and class-firing for next week (the above excepted) will be as under, in private clothes. Parade in the Drill Hall at 8 o'clock each evening named. Monday, Thursday, and Friday, company and recruits' drills. Tuesday, Morris tube practice in the Drill Hall. Saturday, class-firing (third-class), commencing at 2.30 p.m. ° By order, D. R. DAVID, Major, Commanding Detachment. June loth, 1894. No 8 COMPANY, 2ND G.V.A. ORDERS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 23. Monday and Wednesday, gun and recruit drill at 8 p.m. Friday, adjutant's parade. Company drill at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Uniform-undress, with carbines, swords, and pouches. Band to attend. Trumpet practice on Monday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. By order, W. S. STALLYBRASS, Captain. Cora. No 8 Co. Orderly Room, June 12, 1891. MAESTEG DETACHMENT. The detachment will parade in undress uniform at 6.45 p.m. on Monday, 18th June, for drill, and also for judging distance practice. The officer commanding is desirous that members will muster as strongly as possible on the occasion in order that they may be instructed in the most important r art of their training. Class-firing on Saturday, the 16th inst., and Monday, the 18th inst., at 2.30 p.m. By order, J. G. MORRIS, Captain commanding Maesteg Detachment 2nd V.B. Welsh Regiment. Headquarters, Maesteg, June 11th, 1894. SHOOTING MATCH AT MAESTEG. A friendly shooting match came off at Maesteg on Saturday, June 9th, between teams composed of ten members of Morfa Colliery Shooting Club and ten members of the Maesteg Detachment 2nd V.B. Welsh Rtgiment. The weather was fairly good, but the light waa extremely bad, making it very difficult for young shots, of which both teams were largely composed, to score, but, however, some fair scores W,1re put on, and the contest resulted in a victory for Maesteg by 14 points. The ranges were 200 and ,)00 yards. Scores :— MAESTEG. 200 500 Yards. Yards. Total. Corpl H. Perkins 28 ^8 56 Sergeant W. T. Gall 28 27 55 Sergeant-instructor King 26 28 54 I Private James Allan 22 29 51 Sergeant Rees Griffiths 26 23 49 Sergeant E. Hopkin 29 17 46 Corporal L. L. Akerman. 21 22 43 Corporal E. Williams 17 17 34 Lance-corporal L. E. Gale 22 12 34 Private W. Golledge 14 11 25 147 MORF A COLLIERY SHOOTING CLUB. I Private R. Maddox 29 27 56 Corporal Herbert 25 27 52 Private W. Thomas 21 26 47 a C. Dorman 22 23 45 G. Llewellyn 22 23 45 W.Storry. 20 24 14 Lance-corporal D. Charles 15 24 39 Private John Healy 14 23 37 J. Williams 20 14 34 x S. Bowditch 20 14 34 433 ( COWBRIDGE AND PONTYCLUN DETACH- MENTS. J ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 23. J t Company drills in drill order, i.e trousers, kersey frock, Glengarry caps with waist belts, side arms 1 and rifles, on Monday at Cowbridge st 7.30 p.m., and on Saturday, the 23rd inst., at Pontyclun at 6p.m. These drills will count two points for Christmas shooting for the respective detachments. A Squad and recruit drill in private clothes with y waist belts at Cowbridge on Wednesday and Friday t at 7.30 p.m. and Pontyclun on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15 p.m. Third-class firing at Llandough on Wednesday, commencing at 2 p.m. no squadding after 5.30 and at Ystradowen on Saturday, commencing at 1 p.m. no squadding after four o'clock. ? There will be a general meeting of the members V, in connection with the shooting club after company -j drill on Monday. J. C. COATH, t- Captain Commanding. li June 13th, 1894. si ri SWANSEA v. TAIBACH. j? The return engagement between these teams 0 came off at the Fort Talbot ranges on Saturday, a and resulted in a win for the home team. The a! distances were at 200, 500, and 600 yards: seven <>i rounds at each target. Taibach have So far this season beaten all their opponents. Saturday's t! victory was the second one over the 2nd V.B. P St 1;;i.lO&,¿. ,p. TAIBACH. Pts. Private G. Hanson 92 11 D. Williams 90 Sergeant W. C. Heycock. 88 Corporal Chilcott 88 Sergeant T. P. Jones 86 0 e „ T. Evans 78 W. Evans 78 Corporal T. James 77 :j Sergeant E. Millington 77 „ T. L. David 75 Total. 829 SWANSEA. Pts. Sergeant T. Miller 92 Corporal Eadon 84 Private T Williams 84 MajorTrick 81 Private Royuan 80 Sergeant W Lewis 78 Private G. Edwards 78 Lieutenant Naysmith 77 Private R. Jones 7() Sergeant T. Puxley 69 Total 7U9

THE IN DEPENDENT LABOUR QUESTION. On Tuesday night a meeting for the enunciation )f the principles of the above party was held in the National School, Skewen. There was a fair ittendance, the chair being occupied by Mr Davies 'seath. Mr Fred Brocklehurst, B.A. (Independent liiberal Party candidate for Boston), who is on a our in South Wales, was the speaker, and dealt rery eloquently with I The current labour politics of lur day.' In dealing with the unsatisfactory xssition at present held by the Labour problem in he Houses of Parliament, he stated that the blame vas to be placed upon the workers, who took care to eturn adequate representatives for every interest >ut that of their own—represented by a pitiable wo per cent. As Trade Unionists they had long .go recognised the necessity of combining together or trade purposes, and of forcing legislation upon he Commons through their Trade Congresses. But phy continuously wait for the conversion of aembers to the views held ? If capable of instiga- ing legislation, surely they were capable of legis- iting for themselves. The workers are very isunited to-day, and it is to the interests of the indowning Tories and capitalist Liberals to keep hem so, fighting one against another on Disestab- shment and Home Rule, without time for con- ideration as to the greater social disabilities 3quiring abolition. Towards the close the speaker ppealed very strongly for the realisation of the ict that they were something iu advance of beasts f burden, urging that it rested with themselves lone to decide for such a re-construction of society s should make it possible for them to live the lives f men in the truest sense of the word. Questions -ere asked and answered, after which votes of lanks to the speaker and chairman, terminated the roceedings. On Thursday night Mr Brocklehurst speaks at Briton .berry, Friday, at Aberavon, Satur- day, at the Cattle Market, Neath, and on Sunday night at the Gwyn Hall, Neath; after which ho goes back to the Midlands.

PORT TALBOT COMPANY. In order to comply with the standing orders of the House of Commons, the Port Talbot Company have- withdrawn from their Bill, as passed by the House of Lords, all powers to enter into working agree- ments with the Great Western and Soutfsi Wales Mineral Railway Companies. The effect ^ro." he withdrawal of these powers is that the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company now becomes the only company with which, in the event of the Bill passing, power will be given to enter into agree- ments for the working and management of the Port Talbot Company's railways. PRINTED AXD PUBLISHED (for the Proprietors) by JOHX EVAXS, Glamorgan Gazette Offices, WyntUiam Street, and Queen Strect,Bridgend. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1894.

DESPERATE POLICE AFFRAY AT NANTYMOEL. At Bridgend Police-court on Tuesday—before Mr W. Llewellyn—Thomas Meredith, a colliery haulier, of 28, Pembroke-terrace, Nantymoel, was charged in custody with assaulting Police- constable Rees the preceding night. C, The constable stated he was on duty the previous night at about twenty-past-eleven in Ogwy-street, Nantymoel. Defendant had passed by with a number of others, when he turned back,and without a word rushed at him, butting him in the chest with his head, and striking him with his fist. Complainant then rushed at him, and asked him what he meant. Defendant said he had done months before for assaulting the police, and would do the same again. tiome of his companions came back and advised him not to be foolish, he said he would do for complainant before he finished with him. The men then assisted to take defendant to the station, and they got him into a trap which happened to be passing. He behaved very violently, and jumping at complainant tried to pitch him out of the conveyance. In the scuffle which took place they both fell out, but Police- constable Evans coming to his help, defendant was conveyed to the police-station at Tynewydd. Defendant was remanded until to-morrow (Saturday.)