The Glamorgan Gazette

GIRTHS, marrhtgtt SUTFR I- ¡' igg" Notices of Births and Marriages, (not exceeding Twenty Words) are charged One Shilling; and Sixpence for every additional Ten Words or less. Notices of Deaths will be inserted free. 1 BIRTH. DEERE.—On Sunday, 29th June, the wife of J. Deere, jun., Llantwit Major, of a son. DEATH. I DAVIES.-On July 29th, at 11, Green-street, Bridgend, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr John Davies, ex-police sergeant in the Glamorgan Constabulary, and mother of Mrs Michael Davies, Bridgend, aged 70. ——————

PENCOED FLOWER SHOW. NEXT MONDAY'S EVENT. Next Monday being Bank Holiday, the committee oi the Pencoed and Coychurch Horticultural Society invite people from far and near to their annual show. All the arrange- ments that are necessary to make a grand display have been faithfully carried out, and it is expected that the brass band competitions will create a great amount of interest. Excursion tickets will be issued by the railway company, so that with favourable weather, it is antici- pated a great number of people will visit Pencoed on Monday. Our readers will find further particulars in our advertising columns.

INDUCTION CEREMONY AT LLANDOUGH. On Tuesday evening, at Llandough Parish Church, the new rector, the Rev F. E. Williams, late curate in charge, of the parishes of Cogau, Leckwith, and Llandough, was instituted and inducted into the Llandough incumbency by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff. The service was fully choral. Afi-er an eloquent address by the Bishop, the new rector, habited j in surplice, hood, and stole, knelt before the altar and the oath of allegiance to the Queen, the oath of canonical obedience to the bishop of the diocese, made the declaration of assent to the 39 articles of religion aud the Book of Common Prayer: and also the declaration against simony, as required by law. The bishop next read the letters of institution, the new rector still kneeling and holding the seal thereof in his right hand, and then placing his hands upon the llcv F. E. Williams's head, handed over to him, by this action, the cure of souls and the spiritualities of the benefice. In the ceremony of induction the bishop was II assisted by the rector of Sully, the Rev N. Daniel. This rite consisted in the four church- II wardens, Messrs Walter Shirley, O. H. Nash, Fred Davies, and John Griffiths, proceeding with the bishop, the Rev N. Daniel, and the newly-instituted rector to the church door. The bishop then laid the hand of the rector upon I the key of the door and said, By virtue of this mandate I do induct you into the real, I actual, and corporal possession of this church, with all the rights, profits, and appurtenances thereto belonging." After this the nevviy- inducted incumbent tolled the bell ta signify to the parishioners his so taking possession.

PRIZE DAY AT MOORLANDS, PORTHCAWL. I The prizes at the above school, of which the ¡ principals are the Misses Garsed, were dis- tributed on Monday. The successful pupils ¡ were as follows :—1st mark prize, Constance Kate Howell, Aberavon; 2nd mark prize, Letty Dalby, Porthcawl; 3rd mark prize, ¡ Violet Alexander, Porthcawl. 1st music prize, Annie Lewis, Merthyr, and Letty Dalby, Porthcawl; 2nd music prize, Ethel Howell, Aberavon. 1st arithmetic prize, Constance Kate Howell, Aberavon; 2nd arithmetic prize, Annie Llewellyn, Porthcawl. Order prize, Katie Jenkins, Flemingstone Court. The I general progress of the pupils, it is stated, has been on the whole very satisfactory. A marked improvement has been made in music. I

DRAMATIC CANTATA AT TONDU. I A veiy successful dramatic cantata entitled the "Prince and Pedlar, or, the Rhyme of Ardealea," was performed at the Tondu School- room on Saturday, and Monday last, on both occasions before very large audiences, especially that on Monday, when every limited space was occupied by an enthusiastic gathering of people from far and near, the performance being rendered popular by its being produced and carried out by the choir of St John's Church, with the assistance of the leading amateur vocalists of the neighbourhood, and conducted in a most able manner by Mr F. G. Long. The performance consisted of three acts made up of various scenes of an appropriate character, each performer being neatly clad in various pretty costumes, and much praise is due to the satisfactory way in which each did their selected parts, the singing of the solos id choruses baing of a good description, and e well rpp^udyd, the acting and singing of the chief ehara cters being at times encored. The impersonations consisted of the follow- ing:- Flora (Woodman's daughter, and Queen of the May), Miss Eruilie Collins; Elsie, Miss M. A. Matthews; l.lgiva (Flora's sister), Miss L. King; .Edgar, Mr John Barton; Dorothy, Miss M. J, Richards; Daiyle Mai-ga,et (of the Inn); Miss Ai. H. Rosser Spirit of the Wood, Mr Joe Jone,i; Prince Henry, Mr William Rees; Pedlar, Mr J. H. Lewis; Robber Chief, Mr T. Butler; Robber's Imp, Mr W.Harry; Chorus of Villagers, Robbers- &e. The foil owing composed the orchestra Violins, Mr E. K. Ball, and Mr R. L. Viilkins flute and p.iccolo, Mr Rees Thomas corAet, Mr J. H. Hil-I trombone, Mr Evan Williams double b ass, Mr W. H. Hitchings. The si.;age management was carried out by Mr W. H. Hitchings, assisted by Mr Harrington, and grl aat credit redounds on them, for tbP suc- cessful issue which attended their exertions. The v /hole of the above was accompanied bv an or chestra whose performances gave peat satisf action, and the able manner in which Miss L. Robinson presided at the pianoforte, won for her, high esteem. Great com- men dation is due to Mr F. G. Long, who, as c< inductor, had much to do with the great succ ess of the whole proceedings. 7-lhrough the great appreciation of tie. entertainment, there was a repetition of the dramatic cantata, again on Wednesday, thj pi omoters must therefore have every reasor, to be gratified with the success which has at Prided their efforts. t •

BR I D GEN D. A SUNDAY MUSICAL EVEKIXO. On Sunday evening next the Bridgend Harmonic Society and the Male Voice Party who intend competing at Llantwit Major Eisteddfod the followiug day will give a final rehearsal of the two test pieces at the Bridgend Town Hall. The doors open a quarter past eight, and a collection will be made. BOARD OF GUABDIAXS.—At the meeting- of the board on Saturday the resignations were received and accepted of the Workhouse nurse and one of the assistant matrons at the Cottage Homes, Mrs Wood. A resolution from the Rochester Union in favour of uniform and more stringent regulations dealing with able-bodied tramps throughout the country was adopted. OOXORE DROWNING FATALITY. Mr and Mrs Corbett, the parents of the unfortunate lad who was drowned at Ogmore on the occasion of the Nolton Church Sunday School treat last week, have been the recipients of numerous expressions of sympathy in their bereavement, aud they beg to take the opportunity of acknowledging the great kindness which has so generally been shown them.

BRYNCETHIN. MARRIAGE. The marriage took place at Ruhamah Chapel, Bridgend, on Tuesday last of Mr J. G. Jones, son of the late Mr William Jones, Greenmeadow, Bryncethin, to Miss Jane Jenkins, of Blaengarw, the officiating minister being the Rev R. Jenkins, Nottingham (brother of the bride). There was also present the Rev W. H. Jones, Llonelly (brother of the bridegroom).

COWBRIDGE. T. J. YORWERTII, saddler, Cowbridge, has n. splendid assortment of walking-sticks, consisting of Cherry, Ceylon pines, Bamboo and Whanghees at low prices. An inspection solicited. NOTICE TO CYCLISTS.Come and read for yourselves your RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES and study the riding regulations, and therefore be under no doubt as to what are the PENALTIES. Full information to be had in our windows.—Brown and Williams, official repairers to the Cycle Tourist Club, Wyndham-street, Bridgend.—Advt.

LLANTRISSANT. T. J. YOKWERTH. saddler, Cowbridge, has a splendid assortment of walking-sticks, consisting of Cheery, Celyon pines, Bamboo and Whanghees at low prices. An inspection solicited.

NANTYMOjSL- HOilEB ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.—On Sunday evening last, at the new chapel, t-heordinanee of Chris- tian baptism was administered by the pastor, the Rev Thos D. Matthias. Four young women from the Sunday School were the subjects of the sacred rite. The chapel was well filled from ground floor to galleries. The text was I Timothy, i., 10. A hallowed feeling pervaded the whole of the services. The Sabbath schools numbered last Lord's Day 2>">• and is still on the increase. The other sister churches here arc likewise well attended.

llEOLYCFE. A CIIILD SCALDED.-On Tuesday last the two year old daughter of Mr Wra Howell, Brynteg, clerk at the South Glamorgan Colliery, by some means or other fell into a bucket of almost boiling water. The child's legs and lower extremities of its body were very severelv scalded. Dr Jones, Aber- kenffig, was promptly in attendance, and the little sufferer is progressing as favourably as can ba expected under the circumstances.

THE HAY HARVEST AROUND LLANTWIT MAJOR. The rjcent heavy rain has seriously hindered the getting in of the hay in this neighbourhood, but this week, favoured with sunshine, the bulk of the hay will be got in, and a short spell be taken pre- vons to the corn harvest.

SWINE FEVER AT LLAN- DOUGH AND RHOOSE- Swine fever, which has been reported in the western part of the county for some time past, have broken out at Llandough aud Rhoose this week. Five pigs belonging to Mr Williams, Great House have been slaughtered. On Tuesday morning, one of a herd of 22 was reported as being affected, and is feared that the whole will have to be slaughtered.

WYNDHAM COLLIERY VENTILATION. A DISCLAIMER. We, the undersigned, workmen of the above colliery, finding we arc suspected of having manufactured and circulated the false reports with regard to the ventilation of this colliery, hereby declare that in no way whatever have we been connected with those reports either directly or indirectly neither had we any knowledge of them until they appeared in the Press. And we further state that we fully endorse the repudiation of those reports by our fellow-workmen which appeared in the Press on the 30th ult., and repeat that the colliery has never been in a better state as regards returns and airways than it is at present. Number of years worked I NAMES. at the Colliery. CHARLES HOWELLS 20 JOHN BOWDEN I (i WILLIAM COLE 10 FRED BOOBIER 7

SALE OF PROPERTY AT BLAENGARW. Mr M. Davies held a. sale at the Blaengarw Hotel, on Monday last. when after some very spirited bidding, the house and bakehouse of; Mr J. R. Williams, No. 4, Herbert-street, was knocked down at X359, to Mr T. Bevan, Blaen- garw. The four cottages were withdrawn at £ 137 lOs. each, and we understand that private negotiations were opened for the purchase of the property after the close of sale. Messrs Randall and and Cay were the solicitors acting in the matter.

CAPTAIN POWELL, LLANT- WIT MAJOR. Among the visitors at Llantwit Major are Captain Powell and his wife. Captain Powell is a native of Llantwit, and in his younger days went oat to India, where his services in Artillery work gained for him his commission.

ACHES AND SPRAINS !-When a. Peer out in the Mountains of Chinese Tartary gives a Panamik coolie some Ellimans' Embrocation to rub in for a sprain and the coolie drinks it by mistake, and ex- claims, It is good," you have evidence that Elli- man's Embrocation is harmless. Proof:—"To one of the Panamik coolies, who had sprained his knee, I gave some Eliiman's Embrocation, in one of our tin tea cups, and thought I had made him under- stand he was to rub it in, but to my horror, and before I could stop him, he swallowed the lotion, and in a very short space of time was sprawling on his stomach, choking and spluttering but as soon as be recovered his breath, he got up and salaamed, saying it was very good. So, as he seemed quite pleased and none the worse, I did not enlighten him as to his mistake-Page 13. Quoted from The Pamirs, by the Earl of Dunmore, F.R G S 1893 Ellimvn's Universal Embrocation for Rheumatism] lumballo; Sprains, Bruises, Cuts Sore throat from Cold, Uiest Colds. Stillness, Cramp Bronchitis, &c., is an excellent good thing. is. ld and 2s. M Prepare! only by Elliman, Sons, and Co., Slough, England. 432,

BRIDGEND LOCAL BOARD. A "BREEZE." The usual fortnightly meeting of this board was held in the Board-room on Tuesday evening, when there were present: Messrs W. McGaul (chairman), Ll. Wallington, E. Rich, W. Powell, W. M. Richards, M. Davies, D. Lewis, and W. Francis, with the Clerk (Mr T. J. Hughes) and the Surveyor (Mr Morgan Williams). CONVERSION OF THE OVERDRAFT. The report of the Finance Committee showed a bal-iuce at the bauk in favour of the board of £ 28f 8s 6d. WORKS COMMITTEE. The Works Committee recommended to be passed plans for two lock-up shops for Mr T. Jenkins, to bo built on the site of the old toll-gate house. Mr Rich took exception to the committee's recom- mendation on the ground that the plans showed a breach of the bye-laws, as there was not providd the prescribed area for "domestic' buildings, under which classification lock-up ;;hopscame. The Clerk endorsed Mr Rich that lock-up shops came under domestic bmldiugs. Mr Richards upheld Mr Rich's objection linl seconded the amendment that the pliiis be not passed. The Clerk pointed out that if there was no back area provided it would be unfair to the man who might build on contiguous buck property,who would have to provide the whole instead ot half. The Chairman explained that under the new bye- laws in cases where a house abutted on two streets less area was required. Mr M. Davies said insinuations had been thrown out by Mr Rich that he was interested in this matter. That was distinctly wrong from all points, for he knew nothing about the matter, except that he had heard a good deal. He was nut influenced in the least, but unfortunately for Mr Rich be had made the admission before now that We can't j afford to give our time without some bc nefi t.' That was an admission of Mr Rich. Let the board act above-board in every shape and form. He did not want to do anything against Mr Rich; let them do that which was right and upright. Mr Lewis agreed with the committee's recom- mendation, in which he saw nothing unreasonable, and it would be a great improvement to the corner. Mr Rich had had the offer of the place, and it was not fair of him to try and stop building there. Mr Powell said if what Mr Rich stated was cor- rect he would be inclined to support him. He wished to deal with the matter not in a technical, but in a liberal way but at the same time the bye- laws should be observed in the spirit if not in the letter. The Chairman The Building Committee has always tried to carry the law out in the letter as in spirit, though giving place sometimes in the letter to carry the spirit out (hear, hear). Mr Rich, replying on the discussion asseverated that members were canvassed in respect to certain plans previously passed. Mr 1\1. Davies called Mr Rich to order. Mr Rich (excitedly): Now, don't call me to order. When I've finished you so on. I am told that I had the offer oi this. I tell you distinctly it's nothing of the sort. Mr M. Davies It is true, is it not ? Mr Rich It does not belong to me. There was a treaty, but it has nothing at all to do with me—no more than it has to do with you. Mr Lewis: The family. The Clerk: These interruptions are not fair to Mr Rich. Mr Rich: I objected to the plans because they were not in accordance with the bye-lawp. It won't have air area in the back, and it has hot got a single inch, and what guarantee have we that people won't be living in the building ? Mr Francis. You say members were canvassed. They were not canvassed; it's a lie. Mr M. Davies: I think Mr Rich's statement ought to be withdrawn. Mr Francis Yes, because it's a lie. The Chairman Mr Fancis Mr Francis: I say it's a lie. The Chairman: Don't use such words please, Mr Francis. Mr Francis I ask him to withdraw. Mr M. Davies He ought to. The Chairman I think Mr Rich went a little bit too far. He knows it is not < irrect. I was not canvassed. Other members likewise denied the allegation, and Mr Francis again asked Mr Rich to withdraw the words. The Chairman then put the amendment, and on a show of hands the voting was equal-for the amend- ment, Messrs Rich, Richards, Wallington and Powell; against Messrs McGaul, Davies, Lewis, and Francis. The Chairman ve his casting vote against the amendment, and the committee's recommendation was therefore agreed to. Mr M. Davics asked if the board could have an undertaking1 from the builder that the new building would not be utilised as a dwel-Ling-house? The Clerk: I don't think such an undertaking would be of the slightest value. The matter then dropped. CESSPOOLS. The Surveyor reported that he had served notices upon owners of defective cesspools in Coity fields. The time had expired, and nothing bad been done. It was decided to give a swen days' notice. The Surveyor reported that he had received a letter from Messrs Randall and Cay requiring an undertaking that the board would not clean the cesspools from St Mary-street over his accommoda- tion road. The Chairman and the surveyor were deputed to see Mi Randall. HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACT. The Surveyor also reported that he had received a complaint from Mr Rich with respect to the travelling van placed in Messrs Charles Jenkins and Son's yard at the back of his property in Brackla- street having no sanitary accommodation. It Wa3 explained that under the Housing of the Working Classes Act, it devolved upon the owner of the land to provide sanitary accommodation in such a case, and accordingly the clerk was instructed to write to Messrs Charles Jenkins & Sons. NEW GRATINGS. The tender of Mr J. W. Stanley, Tondu. for erecting new gratings at 6s per cwt., was accepted. REPAIRING CARTS. For repairs to the board's carts, three tenders had been received and the lowest, which turned out to be that of Mr Arthur Phillips, and was for £13 9d, was accepted. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The Medical Officer reported that the deaths during the last quarter numbered 22. The cases of infectious diseases notified were—scarlet fever 6, enteric fever 2, diphtheria 3, erysipelas 1. He warned the board that cholera had made its appearance in St. Petersburg. HOUSE TO HOUSE INSPECTION. The Surveyor reported that he had made a house to house inspection in Queen-street, and his recom- mendations in reference thereto were referred to the Works Committee. In the course of the conversa- tion it was stated that the state of things by the riverside owing to the foul stuff deposited on its banks was disgraceful, and according to Mr McGaul seethed with corruption.

THE BRITISH WORKMAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. We refer our readers to an advertisement in another column containing extracts from the director's report read at the annual meeting of the above company, denoting what had been achieved in course of the year in new business, the amount paid iu claims, the business in force, and the results of the year's transactions; the whole tending to prove beyond doubt that the company has and is doing excellent work.

PORTHCAWL SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. The result of the examination held last May by the Science Department in the « Principles of Agri- culture' have recently been received. All the 13 students entered passed six obtained a first class, and four a second class. This result is most gratifying and encouraging, both to the teacher, Mr W. I. Griffin, and the students. Nearly 50 per cent of the students obtained a first class, a result very much above the average in the county for the past few years. '.6.} ■v

"POLICE AND PUBLIC AT MAESTEG. I At the Bridgend Police-court, on Saturday-I Isaac Gallagher, John Tresize, and John Williams, colliers of Maesteg, were charge with resisting and obstructing Police-constable Jones at Maesteg whilst in the execution of his duty. The evidence of the Constable showed that he was taking a prisoner to the station when a crowd collected. Gallagher came on and shouting "It's time you had it Jones pulled him away from the prisoner, T: e-ize did the same. The prisoner, in consequence, got away and entered the Star Yard, where, on witness following him the defendant Williams incited the crowd on The defendants denied the ollonee, Williams stated that he had knowii the man whom the con- stable was takimr, and he took pity on him as he was a very steady man. He did not however obstruct the constable but only oiiered advice to the min. He (Williams) was ol years of age and never before had he been in a police-court. He was sorry to see this man abou; the ground, Turning to the Police-constable Jcnes in the witness box.Witiiams exclaimed:—You can". deny it either, and you must have a brass of a face to say such thing (laughter.) It's a shame for yon to; come here and say such a thing The Chairman said Gallagher and Tresize would be fined J:2 6s each, including costs and Williams .£1 including costs. Defendant Williams Will you lot me pay half of it to-day and the rest it) a fortnight ? The Chairman Yes. Williams How much is half ? (laughter ) The Magistrate's Clerk Fourteen shillings. Williams handing him the money Here you are. Let me have the change go (Laughter.) ) The other two defendants were allowed a fort- night to pay.

LLANHARRAN FEMALES ON THE AGG R ESSIY E. At the Bridgend County Court, on Tuesday— before His Honour, Judge G'.iilym Williams j Henry James, County Court bailiff, Bii.'gend, brought an action againt-t Baibara Jones, wife of Morgan Jones, tailor, Llanhai ran, and Elizabeth Mary Jones, her daughter, and Stephens, to re- cover damages for assault- Mr Hughes appeared for the plaintiff; 51 r S. H. Stockwood defended. The evidence of A showed that. on Sat- urday, June od, be went to the h use of Morgan Jones the husband of the defendant,at L'.anlmrran, in order to execute a committal order against him. Previous to that hp had paid about a dozen visits for the purpose of executing the order, bub had been unsuccessful. He had on many occasions seen Mrs Jones and her daughter watching him from the window, the door always been locked. Ho had also seen Morgan Jones inside. On the day in question he' arrested Jones at the Turbervill Arms and proceeded with him to his house. In the J passage a scuffle took place. Mrs Jones and the daughter caught hold of witness by the collar and pulled him into the room, and Stephens pushed him towards the doorway. As he was going back Mrs Jones and two daughters caught hold of him and got him back to the house, and locked the door. Mr Jones, who then h*d him by the throat, said You broke the law the other night, now I'll break it on you." His wife and daughter then" came on" him (witness) and got him up against the table. Mr Jones snatched up a pair of scissors and said "I'll run these through you." Witness shouted out for help, because there were now five of them on him. Jones went out by the back door and got free. The women opened the door, and pushing him his head was slammed against the door and the frame, with the result that his knuckles were considerably sw ollen. He after- wards arrested Mr Jones. Cross-examined by Mr Stockwood You have been very ofcen trying to get this man, but un- successfully ? Witness Yes. And in consequence you have considerable feeling against him ?—No. Didn't he tell you on this last occasion that he would come with you if you had a trap ?—Yes, after the assault. To show Mr Jones' attitude, didn't be strike his daughter when she wanted to interfere with you for not minding her own business ? No he struck her because she could not hold me tight enough (laughter). Didn't you pick up the tongs?—Yes, when he was after me with his crutch and Ecissors (laughter). Didn't you have the tongs first, and didn't he then say he would use the scissors ?—No. I said if he used the scissors I would use the tongs. Replying to further questions witness said Mrs Jones was not an invalid at any rate not that day—and asserted that she tried to strangle him. The reason why he had not summoned Mr Jones was because he was in prison at that time. Police-constable Webber, said on the day in question, in consequence of hearing cries proceed- ing from Jones' house, he went there and saw the plaintiff coming out of the back. He appeared to have been very ill-treated his collar was torn and his waistcoat was ripped open, his bands were bleeding, and be seemed to be very much frightened. Mrs Jones was not an invalid. His Honour pointed that there was no evidence against Stephens. Stephens then entered the witness box and proved that he heard Jones say to James whilst they were scuffing that he would not go without a trap. Morgan Jones was then sworn and said he told James as soon as they arrived in the house that he would not walk when he was going to move James pushed him back and caught him by the throat. Witness also caught hold of him and he smacked his daughter's face because she would not go away. 0 Mr Stockwood Is it true that you smacked her face because he would not hold the bailiff tight enough ? (laughter) Witness replied in the negative, and said James took up the tongs before he took up the scissors. His wife, who was an invali J, did not assault James. Mrs Jones and her daughter .Elizabeth Jones gave corroborative evidence. The Judge said it was clear that the party interfered with the bailiff whilst in the execution of his duty, and so did that which they. had no I right to. Mrs Jones and her daughter would therefore have to pay JE1 each and costs.

PONTYCLUN VOLUNTEERS' I CHURCH PARADE. I On Sunday afternoon last, under the command of Captain Coath, the Pontyclan detachment of the 2nd V.B. Welsh Regiment had a church parade, and a splendid turn out it proved in every respect. Assembling outside Llanelay Hall early in the afternoon, the detachment, which was rein- forced by contingents from Bridgend and Cow- bridge, marched as far as Llantrissant Church, the Bridgend band leading the way with inspiriting selections of music. The men presented a most spick and span appearance and excited the public interest not a little. The service was very im- pressively conducted by the Vicar (the Rev Mr Hughes), who preached a striking and withal ap- propriate address, tracing the growth of the volunteer movement from its inception at the time when the mighty Napoleon was breathing threats of disaster to all nations, and concluding by giving some useful words of counsel to the men. The discourse was thoroughly appreciated—a remark that cannot always be applied to the ser- mons that are generally preached on these occa- sions, which generally run in such conventional grooves as to be devoid of that freshness and versatility that appeal most to the conscience nowadays. Afterwards the men were sumptu- ously treated by their popular officer, Captain Coath, who also complimented them on their smart and soldier-like appearance.

NOTICE TO CYCLISTS.—Come and read for yourselves your RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES and study the riding regulations, and therefore be under no doubt as to what are the PENALTIES. Full information to be had in our windows.—Brown And Williams, official repairers to the Cycle Tourist Club, Wyndham-street, Bridgend.—Advt.

MARGAM LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Margam Local Board was held at the offices, Taibach, on Wednesday. Mr T. Gray presided, and there were present: Messrs Muir, D. Rees, G. Richards. LI Howell, J. Preston, E. Jones, Evan Davies, and H. W. Vivian. HOAX) SCSAPINGS. The Surveyor reported that he had intimated to the farmers that they might remove the road scrap- ings without any charge being made. rLUSHING TAXJCS. The Chairman reported that the committee bad iu-lpected the flushing tanks at the rear of Mae.-y- c jurt-terrace aud they came to the conclusion tbey were perfectly useless. lie added it was a pity that so much money had been spent upon the tanks. The Surveyor recommended that two syphons should be used for flushing purposes, and this suggestion was adopted. THE SEWERAGE SCKKME. The Clerk reported that the new plan", &e., of the sewerage scheme at Port Talbot had been sent to the Local Government Board. EEPAIE OF BYE-LOADS. The Clerk submitted a statement show ing the total expenditme upon the bye-roads for the three months ended June at £ lo3 8s 6d. Mr Muir complained that the condition of the roads generally was far below what the expenditure warranted. The roads stood in need of being more thoroughly repaired. The whole of the outlay had been in the Middle and Western Wards, while there had been none in the Eastern Wa-,I. The roads were particularly bad at Taibach, and he suggested that a man should be especially employed in that district for the purpose of bringing the reads cp to somethihg like a proper condition. Mr Llewellyn Howell concurred with Mr Muir. and remarked that in the case of the Oakwood road he had not seen a man employed there for the last seven years. The Surveyor stated he had had a man at work on the road in question for the past fortnight. 6ubsequeutlv, the matter was referred to a com- mittee with power to deal with it. COXDEXNED HOUSES. The General Purposes Committee recommended that proceedings against Messrs Vivian in respect of 23, 24,and 25, Constant-row, which had been declared as unfit for habitation, should be suspended for two months, in order to see if any further arrangement was made in the meantime, Mr Gray (the chairman of the committee) undertaking on behalf of the owners that the crevices should be immediately iillea in. The recommendation was adopted. TENDERS. The General Purposes Committee reported that tenders had been received from Messrs J. M. Smith, H. Walsh, and David for fitters' tools, but it was decided to ask them to re-tender on a schedule to be prepared by the Surveyor. CLAIM BY THE LATE SURVEYOR. A letter was read at the same committee meeting from the late surveyor, slating that as the board retailed certain plans which had been specially pre- pared by him he must insist upon being paid 4 per cent on the estimated cost of the works. The Clerk reported he had replied that as he (Mr Thomas) had neglected to hand over plans of sewerage and water mains the board considered they were justified in retaining the plans. C, FINANCE. The Finance Committee reported that the Sur- veyor's expenditure for the past month amounted to £ 65 Os 8d. of which the priucipal items were as follows :—Main roads, £ 8 8s other roads, £ 19 ls4i sewerage, £ 18 12s 7d; water, S18 12s 7d- In- cluding a sum of £ 128 odd paid in by the Collector since the last meeting the-e was a balance in the hands of the treasurer of £ 1,173. HACKNEY CAIiEIAGES. The Hackney Carriages and Omnibus Committee reported having gianted 2.3 provisional licenses, four for hackney carriages, and 19 for omnibuses. Mr Muir considered the number of licenses granted as somewhat excessive, and thought care should be taken to limit the number of these vehicles. JIKUICAL OMCER-S REPORT. The Medical Officer's report for the past month showed that there had been 24 birtbs-7 boys and 17 girls (laughter)—being a birth-rate of 41.1 per thousand, and five deaths, being a death-rate of 8.4. Two of the deceased were over 60 years of age. With the exception of two cases of erysipelais at Oakwood Offices and Station-terrace the district was free from all zvmotic disease. onntcKO WDING ■ The Surveyor reported a case of overcrowding at Salt Lake, where a mother, father, and five children slept in two rooms, the total cubical air space being less than that prescribed for common lodging- houses. He was directed to take proceedmgs against the occupiers. THE KAILWAY AXD DOCK SCHEME. In reply co the congratulation of the board upon the passing of the above scheme Mr Knox, on behalf of Miss Talbot wrote :—' I can only hope that the undertaking will be a success, and that the pros- perity of the district will be enhanced in conse- quence. I should also like to thank the board for the assistance given to the company in the promo- tion of the Bill.' A WAIL FROM TYDBAW-STEEET. A memorial signed by about 50 occupiers of Tydraw-street was ree-eivedi complaining of the sore need there of drainage and water supply schemes. The Inspector was directed to get the cesspools cleansed as a temporary measure, and the Clerk was directed to reply that amended plans of a permanent scheme of drainage were before the Local Government Board. This completed the business of the meeting.

NEATH FOOTBALL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Neath Football Club was held at the Guildhall, Neath, on Tuesday evening, Alderman B. P. Charles presiding over a very large audience. Officers were elected as follows Hon. H. C. Bruce, president; Mr Charles Steer, captain 1st Fifteen Mr William Jones, vice- captain Mr John Griffiths, captain 2ud I" if teen Mr Thomas Powell, vice-captain. Mr Walter Rees intimated that it was his in- tention to resign the secretaryship, as he could not give the necessary time to the discharge of the duties attaching to the office. On the motion of the chairman, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Rees for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties and Mr Rees having replied, Mr J. D. Price was elected secretary at a salary of -020 per annum. Following are the names of the committee Messrs L. C. Thomas, A. R. Pryce Jenkins, Walter Reef;, Fred Kempthorne, G. Venables, Griffith Lewis, J. Hutchinson, Thomas Jones, W. Gabriel and R. Gregory. A new code of rules drafted by Mr Walter Rees was then adopted. It was agreed to make a recommendation to the committee with reference to the erection of a stand. The chairman expressed his willingness to give JE5. Mr Walter Rees was then elected hon. treasurer, and the meeting terminated with the usual votes of thanks

CHURCH DEFENCE AT CWMAVON. A successful Church Defence meeting was held at the Parish Room on Tuesday, Colonel Wright (Wright, Butler & Co.), presiding. The principal speaker was Mr Helm, who in a vigorous speech proposed 4 That this meeting protests in the strogest terms against the introduction into Parliament of a measure for the Disestablishment and Disendow- ment of the Church in the four Welsh Dioceses, and calls upon all churchmen both in England and Wales to do their utmost to defeat it.' The Rev Canon Williams (editor of r Llav) second the motion in a Welsh speech. The resolution was carried and copies were directed to be forwards! to the Prime-Minister, Lord Salisbury, and Mr VViu. Williams, M.P.

POOF A DISCUSSION L- COUNCILS. —— On Wednesday afternoon the La. Conference for louth Wal mouthshire opened its sittings a1 Godfrey Clarke (chairman of th Board of Guirdi-ius, presided ovci • attendance of delegates and ladies ana men interested in the business of the conference. In opening the proceedings, be said the tenure of office of those who happened to be guardians would soon come to an end under the Jjocal Government Pill, and they would be consigned to that limbo of departed institutions which seemed to be the fate of so luuiv tlungs r.owadays. DISTRICT COUNCILS. Sir J.R. Bailey, chairman of the Abergavenny Dosrd of Guardians, in submitting his paper 011. 4 District Councils,' said that the original draft of the Local Government of 1888 contained legislation for district councils. This portion of the measure was postponed because of the difficulty iu passing a .a Dill of such weight through Parliament. The ver- dict of the constituencies at the last general election imposed upon Lord Salisbury's successors the duty of completing the Ecbeme of municipal government in rural ureas. In endeavouring to perfect a muni- cipal s hes>-e of rural government it should be the aim of every statesman to prevent the ever-lapping of boundaries, and the Local Government Act of 18! t, in conjunction with that of 18S8. clearly pointed to this as a fundamental law of local ad- ministration, and gave ample j owers to the county councils of carrying out a reform which, in some cases, would, no doubt, demani a rectification of parish boundaries. District councillois, elected under •t most democratic suffrage, would, in the immediate future, be entrusted with the duties of Poor-law guardians. The result could not as yet be foreseen, but must be accepted with all its consequences as being the law of the land. District government, was a subject of much complexity—one which could be readily seitled if the map of England were a blank sheet on which appropriate boundaries might be traced at will. In France the readjustment was made when old thinsrs were passing away and the country was in a sanguinary revolution. In England the power of the Legislature was limited bv the wishes of the electorate, and now again the convenience of absolute symmetry must give way to the conservative instinct of an ancient people. An endeavour has been made to tnne the intricacies of the problem. It was one which would tax the wisdom and ingenuity of the councils of the various counties. Yet, on a wise solution of its difficulties must depend the good jrovemrnent and economic management of local affairs in the future, the readiness of administration, the comfort of the poor, the welfare of themselves in the present, and of those who in time to come niust succeed them as citizens of Great Britain (applause;- THE DISCUSSION. Mr O. H. Jones said that he regretted that the Act included poor-law administration, because ha believed that this most import ant matter could be dealt with much more effectively apart from the other objects included in the Act. Whilst he was not enamoured of the principle of one man one vote he still felt that the franchise was not open to so much objection as the old mode of voting in guar- dians' elections, which lent itself to imposition and fraud. He "egretted that they were to lose the services of the ex-officio guardians, who had ren- dered. excellent service in the past. Mr F. J. Gibbins feared tbat, the withdrawal of the ex-officio guardians would mean a great increase in'he duties of the elective represent lives. Mr J. Ramsdale 8aced emphatically that he believed that 'he Act was a 8'ep in the right direc- ti, n. They wanted reform in the direction of the reine-ion of the poor-rate, which at present was too high. The Rev F. W. Edmondes (Bridgend) said that the difficulty of are; in the union which he repre- sented had presented itself it had been suggested to divide the area into two parts. The withdrawal of ex-officio guardians would, he believed, be felt more particularly in the rural districts. It wag quite true that very little of the poor rate went to the alleviation and maintenance of the poor. Mr E. J. Phillips (Pontypool) concluded the dis- cussion. VOTES OF THANKS. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr E. Phillips, a vote of thanks was accorded to Sir J. R. Ba ley, who replied. On the motion of Mr Charles Evan Thomas, seconded by Mr J. Ramsdale, a vote of thanks was accorded 10 the chairman, who replied, and the pro- ceedings terminated. VISIT TO NEATH APBEY. The delegates then proceeded to Neath Abbey, which they inspected, Archdeacon Griffiths giving many particulars of interest respecting the ancient ruins.

ST. ILLTYD'S, NEWCASTLE. SFNDAï SCHOOL TREAT. The members of the Sunday School and the teachers, numbering about 250 in all, went for their annual cuting to the mouth of the Ogmore on Wednesday, August 1st, in breaks and waggons lent for the most part by kind neighbours. A very enjoyable day was spent, and although the weather was not of the best it turned out better than was anticipated in the mornirg. The success of the treat is principally due to the admirable arrange- ments made by Mr J. Sankey aDd Mr G. T. Hard- wicke. and the help given willingly and whole- heartedly by many members of the congregation, in addition to the teachers, to whom this is always one of the hardest days of the year. Owing to the threatening state of the weather many of the younger schoolchildren were kept at home. ^—

Too Late for Classification. HR. JOHN D!VID's.uiNoxCEME:\TS. SALE XEXT WEDNESDAY. TOWN HALL, COWBRIDGE. Sale of Household Furniture and Effects. Removed for Convenience of Sale. MR. JOHN DAVID has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, 1S94, the following:- Mahogany dining table, mahogany bnatireau and bookcase combined, large mahogany sideboard, I cottage piano by Deacon, 6 hair-seated chairs, card I table, 2 flat mahogany tables, knee-hole writing table and bookcase combined, large stuffed sofa, easy chair, couch, 5 mahogany chairs, mahogany dining table, desk with stand, circular table with drawers, 3 arm chairs, 2 deal cupboards with shelves, corner cupboard, 2 cak corner cupboards, 2 mahogany hall tables, occasional tables, ancient oak arm chair, marble top hat and coat stand with mirror, umbrella rtand. mahogany butler's trey and stand, iron bedsteadM, kneehole dressing table,mahogany commode,gent's mahogany wardrobe with drawers and trays, ladies' deal hanging press, sponge bath, deal table, brass and steel fenders, barometer, timepiece, pictures, large copper kettle, heart hruj^s, mats, and several wal erproofs and other driving rugs also a large quantity oi otLer sundry ar icles too numeroue to mention. Sale at 2 p.m. j Auctioneer's Offices, Cowbridge.