The Glamorgan Gazette

COWBRIDGE FARMERS' CLUB. — -0 SATISFACTORY REPORT. THE NEEDS OF AGRICULTURISTS. The annual meeting of the Cowbridge and County Farmers' Club was held on Tuesday, at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge. Mr. W. L. Jenkins presided over a good attendance. Mr. W. D. Alexander (secretary) read the annual report, which congratulated the mem- bers on the financial position of the club, wbich was better than in any previous year. The total income, including the credit bal- ance at the end of 190.3, was £208 5s. 3d., the subscriptions showing an increase amounting to L,56 18s. 6d. There was a credit balance on the year's working of JE29 Is. 7d., and since the accounts were made out £ 17 14s. had been received in respect of special prizes. On the proposition of Mr. W. L. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. David Spencer, the report was adopted, and the statement of accounts on the proposition of Mr. D. Spencer, secon- ded by The Mackintosh of Mackintosh. The Chairman said there was a general feeling among the members that Colonel W. H. Wyndham-Quin, C.& D.S.O., should be re-elected as president of the club, the Colonel having taken great interest in the welfare of the club during the past year. Through his instrumentality gentlemen of much agricultural knowledge had been got to address the society. It was due to his in- fluence that Sir Edward Strachey, M.P., of the Board of Agriculture, was coming down to Cowbridge on the 6th February to address the agriculturists of the Vale of Glamorgan. Alderman Edward John seconded, and said that Colonel Wyndham-Quin was the right man in the right place. The motion was carried unanimously. The Mayor of Cowbridse (Councillor C. M. Davies) and Mr. D. Sepncer were elected vice-presidents of the club. Mr. W. Thomas. Sully, asked why the rule that exhibitors at the fat stock show. on making an entry, should deposit 10s. which should be forfeited if the animal was not shown, was not strictly enforced. Some ex- hibitors entered in every class and then went round the show and showed their animals only in the clashes in which they thought there was a good chance. (Laughter.) If these exhibitors were made to deposit the 10s. for every class they entered, the show would benefit to the extent of some pounds if the animals were not shown. Alderman Edward John The rule isn't the law of the Medes and Persians. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. D. Spencer: I think we should give notice to abolish the rule.. The Chairman thought it was quite right that if a rule was made it should be carried out, and he invited the secretary to give his views on the matter. Mr. W. D. Alexander (secretary) said that for a number of years the rule had been ig- nored by all the members of the club, and -the Jast show was the first occasion on which Mr. Thomas himself paid any deposit. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. W. Thomas: Two blacks don't make a white. There are often nine or ten entries in a class and only two animals shown. This does no good to the show. The Chairman suggested that the rule could be altered when the prize list was made out. Mr. Thomas: But I want to have the rule enforced. Mr. Daniel Jenkins: Suppose it was im- possible to show the cattle after all, would the deposit be returned? Mr. Tho mas: If it could be proved that the cattle could not reasonably be brought to the show. I Mr. Daff Spencer suggested that another way out of the difficulty was to insist that no animal should be entered for more than one class, except for special prizes. Mr. W. Thomas thought that the ages of the animals should be entered, as this would niean the finding out of those who did what he complained of. It was resolved that the committee be re- commended to enforce the rule. Alderman Edward John referred with plea- sure to the presence of The Mackintosh of Mackintosh and his son, Mr. Angus Mackin- tosh, and wished, on behalf of the company, to congratulate them both on the coming of age of the latter gentleman. He wished long life and a brilliant career to Mr. Angus Mackintosh. (Applause.) The Mackintosh responded on behalf of his son a.nd himself, and thanked Alderman John and those present for their kind senti- ments. The Mackintosh then urged upon the farmers present that they should impress their wants on Sir Edward Strachey during his forthcoming visit. He had attended a meeting of a. Scotch Chamber of Agriculture, at which Sir Edward's chief, the Earl of Car- rington, was present, and had seen how diffi- cult it was to get anything out of the Board of Agriculture. There was apparently a shrinkage of money somewhere in the Trea- sury. He only hoped that a little more could be spent on agriculture and a little less on some other matters. He was sorry he could not be present at the meeting which Sir Edward was to address, as he had to go to Scotland to see the Militia. The Chairman said that Sir Edward Strachey would attend at the Town-hall. Cowbridge, on Wednesday, at 2 p.m., to re- ceive deputations or to "talk over agricul- tural matters with anyone who wished to speak to him. The Mackintosh Has anything been de- cided as to what the farmers want? The Chairman suggested that the farmers of the district should meet together some time between then and the meeting to for- mulate requisitions to lay before Sir Edward, and it was resolved that a meeting for this purpose be held on Tuesday next. Messrs. E. Thomas (Snlott), D. Jenkins fFlemingstone), T. Jones (Newton Farm), T. W. David. C.C. (Pendovlan), and Illtyd Wil- liams, J.P. (Castleton) were elected to vacan- cies on the committee. Mr. W. D. Alexander was re-elected secre- tary. and Mr. C. W. Stewart, National Pro- vincial Bank, treasurer.

2nd VOL. BATT. WELSH REGIMENT. BRIDGEND DETACHMENT. Orders for Week Ending Saturday, Feb. 9th. 1.—Section, Recruit, and Scout Training every Monday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. plain clothes. 2.—Semaphore Signalling on Wednesday, Feb. 6th, at 7.30 p.m. 3.—Band Practice as usual. H. J- RANDALL, Captain, Commanding Detachment.

DEATH OF itiK. JAAIfca BkOuOEN MAESTEG AND TONDU IRONWORKS RECALLED. We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. James Brogden, which occurred at the Esplanade Hotel, Porthcawl, on Sat- urday morning. jix. Brogden had not en- joyed robust health for a considerable time past, and he had been confined to his bed for several weeks. His medical attendant was Dr. Hartland, Ponhcawl. Mr. Brogden was born in Manchester in the year lboz, anu came to Porthcawl when about twenty years or age with his father and brothers. His father Mr. John Brog- den, was one of the big iron manufacturers and contractors of 30 years ago, and the family were closely identuied with the in- dustrial life of Tondu and Maesteg for some years. At Tondu back in the forties, there were a number of blast, furnaces, owned by Sir Robert Price, for the smelting of iron ore obtained from the Llynfi Valley. The Tondu ironworks were purchased in 13.53 by a company formed by Mr. John Brogden under the name of Messrs. J. Brogden and Sons, and Mr. James Brogden was for a number of years the manager of the works, residing during that period at Tondu House-, now the residence of Air. J. Boyd Harvey, managing director of Messrs. North's Navigation Col- lieries Co., Ltd.. who eventually acquired the works and collieries formerly owned by Messrs. Brogden. The company carried on a very extensive iron manufacturing business and also acquired mineral property at Maes- teg, Ogmore Vale, and Aberdare. In 1864 they sank the Garth pit at Maesteg, the sink- ing operations being carried out by the late Mr. James Barrow, and they also constructed a large number of coke ovens both at Maes- teg and Ogmore Vale. Messrs. Brogden and Sons were also largely interested in the Llynfi and Ogmore Railway Co.. which devel- oped the old tram road (along which coal and iron ore used to be hauled from Maesteg to Tondu and Porthcawl) into a modern rail- road. In 1872 Messrs. Brogden and Sons formed: the Llynfi, Tondu and Ogmore Coal and Iron Company, which acquired the iron- works established in 1826 at Maesteg, where, by the way, tho iron pillars used in the con- struction of the Bridgend Market in 1836 were manufactured. The chairman of this company was Mr. Alexander Brogden, M.P., a brother of Mr. James Brogden. Early in the seventies Mr. James Brogden went to New Zealand to manage a large railroad con- tract which his firm had undertaken, and he remained there for several years. The Brog- dens continued to be the most influential employers of labour in Mid-Glamorgan until 1878, when a period of depression in the iron and coal trade brought the Tondu and Maes- teg works to a standstill, and their conne-c- tion with those districts came to a close, much to the regret of the community. Mr. James Brogden, during his residence at Tondu, was very popular among all classes, and especi- ally with the numerous workpeople in the employ of his company, who regarded him as a generous employer and a courteous gentle- man. During the colliers' strike of 1873, Messrs. Brogden granted the demands of their men, severing their connection with the Colliery Owners' Association in order that they might do so, a course which in- volved them in the payment of a heavy pen- alty. Mr. James Brogden took a great deal of interest in the Volunteer movement, and when living at Tondu was an officer in the old 11th Glamorgans. On his retu i from New Zealand, Mr. Brogden took ur iiis re- sidence at Ferryside, Carmarthensi re, and latterly at Porthcawl, where he ow ed con- siderable property, including the 1 iplanade Hotel. Indeed the development of Porth- cawl has been in a large measure due to the efforts of Mr. Brogden. who invested a great deal of money in various undertakings in the neighbourhood. The Brogdens purchased the Hollier estate and constructed the Pcrth- cawl Docks, which were transferred to the Great Western Railway Company when the company purchased the Llynfi and Ogmore Railway. Mr. Brogden was one of the pro- moters of the Porthcawl Waterworks Co.. and he also established an electric light undertaking, by which the business portion of the town was lighted for many years. He constructed the old esplanade sea wall, and expended large sums in other improvements in the neighbourhood. He took a great deal of irrterest in the Rest" Convalescent Home, and was vice-president of the Porth- cawl Golf Club, to which he presented a handsome bowl for annual competition. Mrs. Brogden. his widow, is a des- cendant of Gen-eral Sir Thomas Picton, of Poyston, Pembrokeshire, who commanded the "Fighting Division" in the Peninsular War, and fell at Waterloo, leading his men to the charge. The deceased was an ardent musician, a member of the Geological Society and of the Royal Geographical Society, and in 1878 was president of the South Walesi Engineers' So- ciety. He was a Justice of the Peace for the Newcastle and Ogmore Division. THE FUNERAL. The funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon, was of a semi-private character. The body was conveyed by itearse to Newton Parish Church, the interment being made in the family grave. The remains were en- closed in an oak coffin, with massive brass furniture, and the name plate bore the in- scription: "James Brogden, born April 7th, 1832. died January 26th. 1906. The ser- vice in the church was conducted by the Rev. T. Holmes Morgan (Rector of Newton Not- tage), who also performed the last sad rites at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Brogden (the widow), Miss Brogden (daughter). Mr. Picton (brother-in-law). Others present included Drs. Hartland and W B. ooding.^ the staff of the Esplanade Hotel, Messrs. W. Williams, Henry Thomas, W. House, T. L. Nicholls, T. Cook, M. Power. T. James. J. Coombs, Robert Elias, etc. The floral tributes included a beauti- ful wreath from the agent and tenants of the Ferryside estate. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Leonard Rhys. Queen-street, Bridgend.

Police as Samplers. The Agricultural Committee of the Gla- morgan County Council, at their meeting yesterday, Mr. Robert Forrest, J.P., presid- ing, considered the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1906, and the regulations of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries made under the Act. The superintendents and inspectors of police for the county were appointed sam- plers under the Act. and they were instruc- ted immediately to take a number of in- formal samples of fertilisers and feeding stuffs in all parts of the county without the knowledge of the sellers in order that the County Council may discover if there is any fraudulent trading going on in the county. It was understood that no prosecutions would follow the analysis of samples taken informally, but that the official samplers would be notified when to take samples with the usual formalities which would be followed by prosecutions. Mr. Hedger Wallace, the agricultural lec- truer. was instructed to prepare for the chief constable a list of the fertilisers and feeding stuffs sold in the county. °

The Glamorgan Hounds. This pack met on Wednesday at Cwrt-y- rala Lodge and this, not being as a rule a favourite meet, and the weather on this oc- casion being anything but tempting to fol- lowers of hounds, it was not surprising that there was only a small field. Amongst those present were the master, Colonel Homfray, The Mackintosh of Mackintosh. Mrs. Mackin- tosh, Mr. Angus Mackintosh, Cottrell; Miss Morgan. Hendrescythan; Mr. H. Watson, Llandaff; Mrs. Shirley..viisses Shirley, Woodlands; Mr. Edgar David, Fairwater; Mr. T. B. Clode, Merry Harriers; Mr. Lowrie. Radyr; Mr. Emeison, junr., Swel- don; Mr. Lewis Shirley, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brain. Bonvilstone. In Wrin- stone Dingle they found their first fox, which gave them a short spin into Cwm George, where he was lost. They did not find again until reaching the White Farm. Here they had some sport on towards Leck- with and the reservoir, where Reynard doubled down in the bottom across to Tom Love's covert, then through to Cwrtyrala Park, on to Wrinstone Dingle, over to Pen- coytre, where they could do nothing with him. scent being so bad. In this run they encountered a heavy snowstorm.

MAtST L-Ca. Up-to Date Appliances for turning out every Cl0688 of work at competitive puces, at tbp "Glamorgan Gazette' Printing Work*. Town-hall.—Messrs. Poole have ser red a strong attraction for the last three r ^hts of next week in the shape of the <h,ma "A Clever Imposter," which will be presented by Miss Emma Litchfield's principal company, under the direction of Mr. otuart Cleveland. A novelty of the performance will be the ap- pearance of a highly trained mare on the stage. Air Rifle Shooting.-At the Victoria Hotel on January 23rd. Victorian Club: D. Mor- gan, 20: W. Howard. 24: F. All-cock, 26; J. Harris, 28 W. Dupplaw. 27 C. Selway, 28 G. Lott, 23; G. Ridgway. 23; H. Hilton, 30; J. Mordecai, 31: D. Davies. 27; total, 287. Glyncorrwg: Phillips, 32; W. Williams, 27; A. Marshall, 26: W. Wheeler, 27; G. Thomas. 24; J. Jones, 23; J. Wheeler, 27; E. Williams, 25: W. Lewis. 24: S. Apse, 26; J. W. Thomas, 23: total, 284. Collier Contractor's Losses.—A meeting of the creditors of the estate of Peter Austin, collier. Top-cottage. Union-street, Nanty- ffyllon, was held at the office of the Official Receiver, Cardiff, on Wednesday, when the debtor's affairs were left in the hands of Mr. David, as trustee. The bankrupt, who at- tributed his failure to loss on road con- tracts, loss on quarrying at too low a price, and collapse of part of a house at Union- street, Maesteg. as well as pressure by cre- ditors, filed a statement of affairs sliowinc liabilities amounting to JE122 13s. lid., and a deficiency of tlO8 13s. lid. Co-op.—A general meeting of the Caerau and Spelters Co-operative Society, Ltd., was held in the Blaenllynfi Schools last week, and was well attended. Mr. E. É. Kinsey occu- pied the chair. The report and accounts for the 24 weeks ended January 2nd was presen- ted, and the chairman congratulated the members on the very satisfactory progress that the society had made during the last six months. The sales had shown an increase of over £1,000. as compared with the corres- ponding period last year. The society was enabled to again declare the usual dividend of 10 per cent., and to carry a substantial balance to next quarter's account. Billiards—Caerau v. ,Nuntyffylloil.-Played at the Institute on Thursday evening last week. Scores—Caerau J. Hooper (capt.), 60; D. Thomas, 144; J. Jenkins, 112; E. J. Williams, 150; E. Wagstaff, 124; H. Jones, 150; E. Williams, 123; W. Wynn, 150; total, 1.013. Nantyffyllon: J. W. Johns (capt.), 150; J. Brearley, 150; J. Williams, 150; T. W. Jenkins, 12o; A. Baulker, 150; T. Edwards, 124; J. R. Jenkins, 150; Dd. Davies, 98; total, 1,097. A win for Nanty- ffyllon by 84 points.—Nantyffyllon II. v. Caerau II. Played at Nantyffyllon Institute before a large crowd. Scores—Caerau II. E. Jenkins, 76; N. James, 98; David Harris, 63; Tom Olleston, 100; G. Jones, 100; Ted Hamon, 100; J. Rees, 66; T. Davies, 40; total, 643. Nantyffyllon II. A. Arthur, 100; Tom Edwards (capt.), 100; Tom Mat- thews, 65; P. Jenkins. -00: O. Williams, 66; H. Blackwell, 65; D. Davies. 100: A. Slogger 100; total, 696. Nantyffyllon won by 52 points. Smoker.—A very interesting smoker was held at the Coytrahen Arms on Tuesday eve- ning. under the auspices of the Hibernian Brass Band. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Cohen, the chair was taken by Mr. W. Redmond. The proceeds were devoted to- wards assisting two members belonging to the band who are ill, and the chairman, in his opening remarks, thanked those present for the very practical manner in which they showed their sympathy towards their fellow- workmen. The following was the pro- gramme:—Pianoforte solo, Mr C. Cridland songs, Mr. T. Redmond and Mr. T. Mat- thews; selection on mouth-organ, Mr. Joe Rees; song, Mr. T. Howells; recitation, Mr. M. Mucey comic song, Mr. F. Clarke; cor- net solo, Mr. E. Asalom; duet, Messrs. T. Howells and Silas Jones; song. Mr. W. Isaacs; recitation. Mr. J. Edwards; comic song. Mr. T. Matthews: song, Mr. T. Red- mond duet, Messrs. T. Howells and S. Jones; song, Mr. Joe Rees; comic song, Mr. F. Clarke; cornet solo, Mr. E. Asalom. Up- to-date records were given on the phono- graph belonging to Mr. David Jones, the genial landlord. LL AN GYNWYD MIDDLE RATEPAYERS' MEETING. A ratepayers' meeting of the Parish of Llangynwyd Middle was held on Monday eve- ning at the Pontrhydycyff National School, Mr. Evan Thomas (chairman of the Parish Council) presiding. The object of the meet- ing was to consider the advisability of draft- ing a new scheme for the supply of water for the parish, and abandoning the scheme de- cided upon by the Parish Council known as the Wainorest Water Scheme. In his opening remarks, the Chairman characterised the calling of this meeting as cowardly, inasmuch as an opportunity had been offered the ratepayers on several occa- sion of giving their views. The question had been before the ratepayers for the last three years, and now that a scheme had been decided upon and submitted to the Local Government Board for approval, they were devising ways and means to undo everything that had been done. Mr. R. T. Jenkins, Tynvwain Farm, said he had approached Mr. Llewellyn, Court Col- man, the owner of the Brynna, and also his uncle, Mr. D. Treharne, of Pentre, the agent, asking them if they would kindly allow the Brynna Well to be used for supplying the hamlet, and he had received an answer signi- fying their approval. In reply to Mr. Rees. Castell Farm, Mr. Jenkins said the letter was with Mr. Watkin J. Davies. the inspector, at Tondu. Mr. Evans (Cadrawd) did not feel satisfied I that Mr. Llewellyn had ounsented to allow the Brynna Well to be used, as it had been refused four years ago to the Penybont Rural District Council. Mr. Henry Gollege gave a report of the work done by the Parish Council during the last three years in conjunction with the P'en- ybont R.D. Council, in trying to get at the best possible scheme to supply the hamlet with water. Councillor John Howells, of Garth, cau- tioned the ratepayers against being hasty in deciding upon a scheme and advised them to avail themselves of a qualified expert, or they might find themselves in the same position as Maesteg. In the end a vote of confidence was passed in the Parish Council and approving the Wainorest scheme. At the Llangynwyd Parochial Committee meeting a resolution was passed asking the Penybont R.D. Council not to pass any plans on the Troedyrhiw Estate until Maiden- street had been put in order. The clerk was directed to write Mr. Barrow concerning the back road of Maiden-street, and also to write the inspector with regard to the drains in Beaufort-terrace.

COWBRIDGE. Up-to-Date Appliances for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. GIRL'S STRANGE DEATH. An inquest was held on Monday at Llan- blethian on the body of Ada Jenkins, aged seventeen years. Thomas Jenkins, Ivy Cottage, father of de- ceased, said his daughter was employed by Mr. Edward David as his housekeeper. He received an alarm, and went to the house, and found her dead by the fire, in a doubled up position. Thomas David, who resides with his son, Edward David, stated that he last saw deceased alive at seven o clock in the morn- ing, when he went to his work. On return- ing about one o'clock for dinner he heard his grandson, aged five years, crying, and he saw the body by the fire, and went and called the parents. His grandson told him that Ada tumbled off the chair. A few questions were put by the Coroner to the little boy, who answered them very intelligently. Dr. Charles Neilson said that when he saw the body deceased must have been dead about two hours. He had made a post-mortem examination, and the only marks were an abrasion on the right side of the forehead, probably caused by the fall, and a slight weal around the neck, no doubt caused by the collar. He attributed death to suffoca- tion. She must have fallen off the chair in an unconscious condition, and by falling caused the collar of her dress to become tight. The jury returned a verdict in accord- ance with the doctor's evidence.

NANTYMOEL. Free Church Council.—At Bethel Welsh Congregational Chapel, Nantymoel, on Sat- urday evening, the Rev. W. E. Prydderch, Swansea, gave a most instructive and elo- quent address to an appreciative audience on The Unity of the Church." The Rev. G. J. Evans, B.A., president of the Ogmore Valley Free Church. Council, ably occupied the chair. THE WYNDHAM STOPPAGE. At a very large and enthusiastic meeting held at the Workmen's-hall,. Nantymoel, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr. Evan Thomas (Rhymney), Mr. Hartshorn (Maes- teg), and Ma*. Tom Lucas gave addresses, the following resolution, submitted by Mr. Dd. Edwards, and seconded by Mr. Rhys Wil- liams, was unanimously carried, viz. That it is the opinion of this meeting that the water and light should be the property of the ratepayers." The speakers stated that when Messrs. Cory Bros. took over the colliery from Messrs North's Navigation Collieries, Ltd., at the end of last year the new owners sought to in- crease the working hours at the pit, to force a price list on seams hitherto worked on day wage, and to alter the established rate of wages paid to day wage workers. The pre- sent deadlock was due to the refusal of Messrs. Cory Bros. to accept, the award of the Hauliers' Sub-Committee in relation to the hauliers' wages, made when Messrs. North's Navigation were in possession of the mine, and after nine months' negotiations, during which time the books of the owners were ex- amined and representatives of the company and the workmen appeared before the sub- committee. Messrs. Cory Bros., however, repudiated that award on the ground that the Wyndham Colliery was not now in the Coalowners' Association. Both Messrs. North's Navigation, the former owners, and Messrs. Cory Bros. were members of the Coalowners' Association, and a more glaring breach of the fundamental principles of the Conciliation Board agreement, said Mr. Hartshorn, had never been committed before than this refusal of Messrs. Cory to regard the colliery as within the association. Sup- pose, he said, that on the 1st December the workmen at the Wyndham had tendered a month's notice and intimated to the owners that in future the colliery would be worked by a new set of men, and that then the work- men's representatives had approached the owners with a view to reducing the hours, increasing the pay. and abolishing price lists. The Coalowners' Association would immedi- ately step in and prevent any negotiations taking place, and' no member of that associ- I" ation would refer to the matter except in terms of indignation. Yet this supposed action of the men would only be an exact parallel of what the owners of the Wyndham were doing. Here a wealthy colliery com- pany were seeking to defeat the men by forc- ing the women and children to go short of food. The Coalowners' Association should take drastic action against this company, for it was a serious matter, and the owners were playing with double-edged tools. He appealed to the whole coalfield to rally to the support of the Wyndham men.

PORTHCAWL. Human Remains Found.—Whilst digging a trench in connection with the new water supply at Porthcawl a human skull was thrown up. Strange to say, no other bones were found, and it is a matter for specula- tion how the skull came there. Caddies' Supper.—Mr. L. Jenkins, captain of the Porthcawl Golf Club, very kindly en- tertained the caddies to supper at the Cen- tral Restaurant, on Friday. An excellent repast having been partaken of, the boys whiled away the time pleasantly in a social way until the middle of the evening, when a capital programme of music was carried out. Mr. J. G. Hutcheson, the professional of the club, read a wire from the generous donor of the feast regretting his inability to be present. Hearty cheers were, on the call of Mr. Hutcheson, given for Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. A. Rees, the restauranteur, was thanked for his services. From the Elementary School to the Uni- versity.—Mr. Floyd Griffin, son of Mr. W. J. Griffin, J.P., headmaster of the Porthcawl National School, has just been elected to a Mathematical Scholarship of £ 80 -per annum for four years. Mr. Griffin has had a won- derfully successful career. He received his early training at the school conducted bv his father, and proceeded from there to Christ College. Brecon. Here he was awarded a foundation scholarship, and afterwards a St. David's scholarship. He was also Senior P'refect and winner of the Lord Mayor of Lon- don's special prize in the last year of his school course at Brecon. In October last he entered Jesus College, Oxford, with a Mathe- matical Exhibition of £ 60, and now has gained a further Mathematical scholarship of JE80 per annum for four years. Entertainment.—On Wednesday evening, January 30th. a very successful entertain- ment was held in the Unitarian Schoolroom, given by the young people connected with the church and Sunday School. The first part of the programme consisted of songs, duets, recitations, and action songs, all of which were very creditably rendered, while the later part consisted of a short play, Beauty and the Beast." The characters were well sustained by Misses A. M. David, E. A. Williams, Rhoda Kingdom. Mary Howell, Gladys Howell, Gretta Lewis, and Molly Phillips. Miss Norman and Miss A. Matthews assisted with the dresses, and Messrs. E. John, W. Rees, and T. Gammon very kindly assisted in the preparation. The whole was under the superintendence of Mr. W. J. Phillips, who worked hard to bring the performance to such a successful issue.

LOCAL WILL: MR. WILLIAM THOMAS. Mr. William Thomas, of Westfield, Not- tage, formerly of Greenfield, Nottage, yeo- man, who died on the 23rd December last, aged 82 years, left estate valued at £4,073 17s. 9d. gross, and probate of his will, dated 27th August, 1906, has been granted to his son, Mr. Wm. Thomas, of Westfield. He left his freehold residence of Greenfield, with three cottages and two closes adjacent, to Elizabeth, wife of John Joseph and daughter of the testator's late niece, Mary Ann Howell, and he left the residue of his pro- perty to his said son absolutely.

SOUTHERNDOWN DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. A most successful concert and dramtic en- tertainment was held at the Mission-room, Southerndown. on Wednesday. The enter- tainment commenced with a short concert as Part 1 of the programme. The items were as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Jeanie Davies; song Miss Phyllis Hardee; recita- tion, Mr. J. Osborne; duet, Miss M. Os- borne and Mr. Stanley Davies; song, Miss Ethel Hardee; recitation, Miss M. Powell; song. Mr. Robert Lloyd stump speech, Mr. E. Harrington song. Miss M. Powell. Ac- companist, Miss J. Davies. Mr. Robert Lloyd scored a great success, and received a well deserved encore. Mr. E. Harrington, of Tondu, from the moment of his appear- ance. kept the audience in roars of laughter, and in both his encores he was equally suc- cessful. The second part of the programme consis- ted of an exceedingly amusing farce, "A Quiet Family." produced under the direction of Mr. E. Bryant. Dramatis personse: — Mr. Benjamin Bibbs. Mr. J. Osborne; Mr. Barnaby Bibbs. Mr. Stanley Davies; Mr. Peter Parker. Master F. H. Davies; Grumpy, Mr. E. Hardee: Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs. Miss P. Hardee; Mis. Barnaby Bibbs, I Miss M. Osborne; Miss Selina Summers, Miss Ethel Hardee; Snarly, Miss Minnie Powell. Miss Minnie Poweil. as Snarly, de- serves a word of special praise, as by her de- lightful rendering of her part as "maid of all work" she contributed in no small way to the success of the evening. Mr. James Osborne, as a much-henpecked husband, came in for a good share of applause, especi- ally in his scene with Mrs. Bibbs, a part well played by Miss Mary Osborne. Miss Phyllis Hardee, as a domineering wife. played her part with much energy and passion. Mr. Stanley Davies as the tyrannical husband, gave a very faithful representation of the part. Grumpy, as played by Mr. E. Hardee, made a very decided success, while Master Fred Howell Davies as Mr. Peter Parker. was. as he always is. a success. Miss Ethel Hardee played her short but difficult part with much credit. Mr. H. 0. Irvine kindly consented to act as chairman, and at the close of the entertainment he proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, mentioning bow greatly they were indebted to Mr. Bryant for the excellent way in which the play had been produced.

LLAIMTVVIT MAJOR. Christian Endeavour.—At the weekly meeting on Friday last, Mrs. John Williams read an excellent paper on The Greatest Thing iu the World (Love)." The paper was very much appreciated, and several members entered into discussion on the subject. The Chairman eulogised the paper, which heartily deserved a fuller room. From Canada.—Mr. W. Goulden, now of Canada, but who formerly carried on busi- ness as a butcher at IsJand House in this town, is at present paying a visit to his old home, where he has been heartily welcomed by his numerous friends. His mission to this country is as a representative of the York Farmers' Colonisation Company, Can- ada, and other Government-arranged agencies. Mr. Goulden, wno has been very successful in his undertakings, has much to say about the advantages Canada offers to farmers and agricultural workers generally. and hopes to raise local as well as Devon and Cornish interest in our prosperous colony. The Institute.—At the Institute on Mon- day evening the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Among those who took part in the discussion on the debate en- titled Sports for Women" delivered by the Misses Aggie Thomas and May Rees, on January 21st, were Dr. Parry and Mr. Mer- vyn John, both of whom supported the affir- mative. On Monday last the chair was taken by Mr. Ebenezer John, in the un- avoidable absence of Mr. D. Jenkins, Flem- ingstone Court. i he programme consisted of impromptu speeches, and various subjects came under consideration, and were excel- lently treated. Among those who spoke were the Rev. Henry Morris, Dr. J. W. Gill. Dr. Parry, Mr. Kenneth MacBratney, Mr! Mervyn John, Miss Aggie Thomas (Boverton Place), Mr. Thomas Morgan, and Mr. T. George. Although the weather was very unfavourable, the attendance was remark- ably good. Funeral.—On Thursday, January 24th, the funeral took place of the late Mr John Hugh. whose sudden death was recorded in our last issue. The procession from the deceased's residence in Boverton to Bethesda y Fro was a very large one, consisting of many friends and members of the Congregational Church. The chief mourners were Mr. William Hu/h (son) and Mrs. Hugh, Sigginstone; Mr. T. Hugh (nephew), Mrs. T. Hugh and children, Llantwit Major: Mr. Ed. Hugh' (nephew), Mrs. Hugh, and children. Llantwit Major; Miss Hugh (niece), Colhugh-street; Mr. D. L Jenkins (step-son); Mr. M. Thomas (brother- in-law), and many other relatives, family connections, and neighbours. The Rev. T. Hirwain Jenkins, pastor of Bethesda y Fro and Ebenezer, officiated. The deceased had spent the greater part of his life at Bover- ton, and is survived by his only son known to be living, for the elder son, who left for America, has not been heard of for many years. Wesleyan Tea Meeting.—On Thursday, the 24th ult., a very successful annual tea meet- ing was held in the Schoolroom of Wesley Chapel. It was attended by a large number of scholars, members and friends of the church. An excellent tea was provided, and the trays were presided over by Mrs. Owen Thomas, Miss Olive Andrews, and Miss Mary Emily Morgan. After tea, Mr. William An- drews presided over an excellent meeting, the programme consisting of recitations, solos, and duets rendered by the Sunday scholars. Prizes were distributed to the most successful scholars in liible recitations in 1906. These were obtained by Messrs. Smith, David, and G. Kibblewhite. There were also prizes for impromptu speaking and unpunctuated reading. Prizes for children under twelve years for reading were taken by Miss Gwen Yorath, Master W. David; for those above twelve years by Master Mer- vyn Morgan. Prize for impromptu speak- ing was divided between Master George Kib- blewhite and Master Mervyn Morgan. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the ladies who presided at the trays, brought an en- iovable evening to a close. Baptist Tea Meeting.—The annual tea and entertainment in connection with Bethel Baptist Church, Sunday School, and congre- gation was held in the evening of January 23rd, when a very large gathering of mem- bers and friends assembled. The company was warmly welcomed by the Rev. Uwen Davies, The Manse. An excellent tea both for variety and quality was provided, and trays were presided over by the following ladies:—Misses Williams, Kate Baldwin, S. Hopkin, M. A. Jones, J. Davies, R. George, P. Cummings, K. Hopkin, M. A. Jenkins, N. Windsor, M. E. Morgan; M. John, Mrs. Owen Davies, and Mrs. T. George. After tea, Mr. James Jones very kindly presented a plentiful supply of oranges to the children, by whom they were much appreciated. The following programme was well carried out. Miss S. Hopkin, A.L.C.M., organist of Bethel, being the accompanist for the even- ing, and the Rev. Owen Davies (pastor) pre- sided. Recitations 27th Psalm, Master Morgan Williams; The Parrot and the Crows," Master Verine John "Those even- ing bells," Miss Florrie George; selection. Miss Blodwen James; The Donkey's Din- ner," Miss Lilian Morgan; selection, Miss Doris Howells; "Thou are my King," Mas- ter Rees Morgan God knows best," Master Morgan Williams "Jacobs Ladder," Mas- ter Reggie Jones; selection, Miss Annie George; selection, Master Trevor Jones; 23rd Psalm, Miss Mary Davies; "The Little Mother," Miss Mildred Thomas; "Laid at Hest," Jtaster Altred VaVles; selection. Miss M. E. Morgan. Dnetts: Messrs. E. John and G. H. Thomas, who sang twice. Songs Misses Edith Hopkin, Clara Hopkin. Mabel Thomas, — Windsor, Olive Deere, and Mr. John Deere. The children who were awar- ded with prizes for the best attendance were Alfred Davies, Gwilym Thomas, Bertie Escott. Ruth Thomas. Katie Thomas, Lilian Morgan, Mildred Thomas, Olive Deere, Mary Davies, Magcie Williams, May Jenkins, E. Chattel-ton, Nellie Chatterton, Rees Morgan, Willie Thomas, Morgan Williams. Fred Deere. Reg°rie Jones. Trevor Jones. Willie Davies, and Evan Escott.

PENCOED. Leaving the District.—We regret to learn that Mr. Dawson Thomas will be shortly to sell Tregroes House and the land attached to sell Tregroes House and the lan dattached to it. Tregroes estate was at one time the largest in the locality. Continuation School.—On Friday evening the Pencoed Evening Continuation Class was brought to a close for this session. At the close of the lessons the scholars adjourned to one of the class-rooms, where tea, cake, etc., were partaken of by the pupils. A miscel- laneous entertainment followed the repast, and this was presided over by Mr. T. Owen, one of the officials of Raglan Colliery. Mr. Owen made an ideal chairman, and in the course of his remarks, referred to the great advantages continuation and technical classes conferred upon the young people of our day. He regretted that so little patron- age was given to such classes throughout the county. Mr. Evan Samuel beautifully ren- dered a song, and Mr. J. G. Jones gave an interesting selection on the gramaphone. Mr. J. Edwards-Evans, the head teacher, followed with a re-capitulation of the work of the Session, and in the course of his remarks referred to the essential qualities of a suc- cessful student. A number of books were presented to the scholars who had made the best attendance and progress during the session. A song having been sung by Mr. E. Samuel, the chairman said that they had come to an interesting item on the pro- gramme, namely, a presentation of books to Mr. Evans, the head teacher, as a slight token of the high esteem in which he was held by the scholars and as an appreciation of his services. The works presented to the master included Pannell's Reference Book," A Story of Huguenot Days" (Comrie's), and Collins's Diary." The presentation was made by the chairman, and Mr. Evans suit- ably replied.

BRYNCETHIN. Funeral of Mrs. Maria Carston.—We re- gret to record the death of Mrs. Carston. which occurred on Sunday at the advanced age of 81. Deceased, who was well known and highly respected by the inhabitants, was a faithful member of the Calvinistic Metho- dist Chapel, Bryncethin. She leaves a. son and daughter and a grand-daughter to mourn her loss. Her son, Mr. Carston, is a deacon of the Methodist Chapel, and her daughter, Mrs Evans, is a widow residing at Pencoed. A large number of friends attended the funeral at Llansantffraid yesterday to pay their last tributes of respect. The officiat- ing ministers were the Revs. John R. Wil- liams and W. Rosser.

iOivuu 6c ^G. The Winning Numbers of the drawing in connection Tt-ith the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, Tondu, are: 2119, 1930 763, 102, 1985, 1974, 2128, 723, 472, 2134,' 629, 24, 764, 228. I.L.P.-The Tondu and district branch of I the I.L.P. held a social on Monday nioht. at the Salvation Army Hall. Tea was on the tables from 5,30 to 8 o'clock. An excellent programme of t citations, so»•<>• instrumen- tal solos, etc., was gone through. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to tho ladies for attendance at the tables and to the singers and others who had contributed to make the evening pleasant and full of the spirit of fel- lowship.. Memorial to Air. Richard Humphreys.—A memorial tablet will shortly be placed in the Boys' Council Schools, Tondu, subscribed for by the past and present pupils and friends of the late Mr. Richard Humphreys, for 33 years headmaster of the school, as a token of their appreciation of his long and faithful services. Mr. Humphreys was a native of Cornwall, and died on the 28th February, 1905. He was for many years a member of the Bridgend Board of Guardians. The tablet has been designed by Mr. E. Whitfield Burnett, M.S.A.. Maesteg, and has been ap- proved by the Glamorgan Education Com- mittee.

COVCHURCH H!GHER. Presentation.—A presentation meeting took place at. Bryngarn, Co>«.juurch Higher, on Saturday evening, when Llir. Thomas Phillips, Bryngarn Uchaf, was made the re- cipient of a presentation in the form of a sofa. The present was subscribed to by friends, some of whom had for upwards of 30 years been contributing to the Friendly Society of Cattiog Ddoeth, held at the Rail- way Inn, Poncoed. A brass plate was at- tached to -the sofa with the following inscrip- tloii: Cyflwyuwyd i Thomas Phillips am ei ofal i dalu cyfraniadau y rhai sydd a'i enwau isod, i Gyfrinfa Cattiog Ddoeth, Pen- coed, am 30ain Mlynedd. E. Morgan, J. Morgan, Wm. Morgan, Daniel Phillips, Wm. David, S. David, R. David, D. Butler, D. Morgan, Wm. Morgan. Ionawr, 1907." Mr. Evan Morgan, who presidced, made an eloquent speech, and testimony to Mr. Phillips's good dualities was borne by Messrs. Wm. David, Josiah John, D. Thomas, Evan Howell, S. David, Morgan Morgan, Philip Hill, and Mrs. M. A. John and Mrs. Morgan. Songs were rendered by Mr. Robert David and Mr. Evan Howell. The presentation was made by Mr. Evan Morgan.

HEOLYCYW Prize Distribution.—The annual distribu- tion of prizes to the children attending the Sunday School at Heolycue Mission Church took place last week, about forty children re- ceiving prizes. Notwithstanding the un- favourable weather there was a good attend- ance. Recitations and solos were given by A. M. Stennett, F. Stennett, E. Stennett, M. A. Dawkins, M. T. Harris, and A. M. Dawkins (scolars), and solos were also ren- dered by Mrs. Ruffell, Miss L. Lanham, and Mr. T. J. Davies. Through the kindness of Mrs. Bull, selections were given on the gram- aphone. At the close each child received a bun and an orange, kindly given by friends. A vote of thanks was passed to all who had helped to make the evening a success.

PONTYCLUN- Obituary.—We regret to have to make the announcement of the death of Mr. Morgan Morgan, which took place at his residence, Loftus Villa, Pontyclun, on January 18th. Deceased had only been unwell for a few days. The interment was made at Llansant- ffraicl (St. Bride's Minor) un January 22nd. The funeral was largely attended, and the cortege proceeded by road. Deceased, who was very highly respected, was for many years fireman at the Ffaldau Colliery, Pont- ycymmer, also at Gelli Colliery, Ystrad, I 1 -1 Khondtia. He leaves a wiaow and family to mourn his loss. Wreaths were sent by friends and relatives, prominent among which were: One from widow and familv. friends and relatives, prominent among I which were: One from widow and familv. one from Mr. and Miss Thomas, Taff's WTell; also one from Mr. David Thomas, Bryn- sadler. The Revs. J. Jones and J. M. Elias officiated the the house. Among those pre- sent at the funeral were Widow and family, Mr. John Morgan (brother) and Mrs. Mor- gan and family; Mr. Jenkin Morgan (brother) and family, Pontycymmer; Mr. Robert Morgan (brother-in-law), Pistell Anan, Bryncocli; Mr. Isaac Morgan and family, Bryncethin; Mr. Jenkin Morgan (nephew), Abergarw Farm; Mrs. Howells; Mr. Tom Morgan, Maindy Farm, Ystrad; Mrs. David Jones and Mr. Brvmor Jones (cousin), Llanharran; Mr. and" Mrs. Rich- ards (cousin); Mrs. Watkins and daughter and son-in-law, Heol Fach; Mrs. Ruth Davies (late of Gelli galed); Mr. Jones (man- ager, Caedae Colliery) and Mrs. Jones; Mr. Rees Jones, senr., Coychurch; Mr. Howell Davies, overman, Gelli Colliery; Rev. J. Joii-es, Independent Chapel, jfontyclun Rev J. )/1. Elias, Bethel Baptist Chapel, Ponty- dun; Mr. David Rees, Pontvclun; Mr. R. Roberts Abergwynfi; Mr. David Thomas, Brynsadler; Mr. George Hennem, Penarth Mr. Templett, Pontyclun; Mr. Dan Davies, S?nr'' Xstrad; Mr- Tom Elias, Mr. W. Gran- ville, Pontyclun; Mr. Tom Morgan, Garth rarm; 3fT. A. Jones, Llantrisant; Mr. W. Morgan, Llantrisant; Mr. Cooke, grocer. Wantrisant; Mr. Munden and Mr. David Morgan, Pontvclun.

'7:8 Vale Free Church Council. A conference and a public meeting, pre- sided over by Councillor T. W. David, J.P., was held at Llancarfan Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. It was decided to adopt the Evangelical Free Church cate- C+ISm* £ Representatives to the local Feder- ation of Councils were nominated, as well as lepresentatives to the meeting of the National Council, which is to take place in Leeds. At the public meeting the Rev. D. {i icholas, B.D., P'ontypooi, delivered an a, e i^ddress on "The Puritan movement in +i6 ofuu1"0^ was f°r Puritans of the 20th century to improve the victories which their forefathers had won, to secure complete religious equality, not only for Wales, but for England also, to destroy the drink traffic, to quench the passion for gam- bling, and to make their beloved country all angel of peace in the counsels of the world. BAKERS' BANKRUPTCY.—A first meeting of the creditors of Messrs. George Edwin Murray Williams and John Reeves Williams (trading as Williams Brothers, bakers and oonfectioners, at 107 Nolton-6treet, Bridg- end) was convened for Monday at tho offices GeorSe David, official receiver, Car- diff. The summary of debtors' statement of affairs showed gross liabilities of £251 14s., and a deficiency of E84 13s. 7d. The causes of failure, as alleged by the bankrupts, were excessive price paid for baking rounds and business, want of capital, payment of heavy prices for flour, and inability to collect their accounts. In his observations the Official Receiver said that debtors kept no books of account showing their trading or financial position. The Official Receiver will act as trustee of the estate in bankruptcy.

At Farnham. Surrey, a wuman named Mrs. Juliua Caesar has just died t, the age of 67. A collection box in Peterborough Cathe- ,] re?ently opened was found to contain a gold coin (one-third of a guinea), dated 1802, with a request that it should be sold and the proceeds given to the cathedral restoration rund. The Education Committee of the Lon- don County Council recognised as one result of its inquiries in 1906 that the who'e trend of modern industry is away from the whole system of indentured apprenticeship. —" Magazine of Commerce." In some cases the polling-places in Alaska in the Congressional contest were 12.5 miles apart. One man, seventy years old, walked forty miles to vote for Cale, and many a man who had gone up the creeks searching for gold walked or snow-shoed from 50 to 100 miles to get in a vote. Evening Post." New York. There is no greater libel on nature than the common notion that bird life in winter undergoes a dull and featureless eclipse, and is only restored to brightness and interest when the swallow, cuckoo, and nightingale return in spring from the south. So far is the exact opposite true, that it may fairly be said that if spring and early summer are the great times in which bird life delights tho ear. it is in winter that it most strongly ap- peals to the eye.—" County Gentleman,1' peals to the eye.—" County Gentleman,"

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