The Glamorgan Gazette

BLAENGARW. Omission.—An omission occurred in our re- port last week of a presentation meeting at Bethania. It should have been stated that the Rev. W. A. Williams was presented with a silver-mounted walking-stick with inscrip- tion. A presentation, was also made to Mr. David Evans, not Dr. Evans as stated in tke report. Half-Yearly Meetings.—These meetings -were held at Mount Zion on Sunday and Monday night. The preacher for the occa- sion was the Rev. W. E. Stephens. Narberth, Pembrokeshire, whose first visit to the valley proved a hejp to all who listened to his prac- tical discourses. The meetings were charac- ,1': tensed dv good singing, good congregations, and good collections. Mr. Harry Lewis con- ducted the singing, whilst Master George Henry Sparks presided at the organ. Billiards.—Under the auspices of the newly formed Mid-Glamorgan Billiard League, Blaengarw played their second match at home on Saturday against North's Memorial Hall, Maesteg, winning by 10 points. The highest break of the game was 33, by the home cap- tain. Scores: -Blaengarw: James Allen (capt.), 200; D. J. Jones, 200; J. Stoneham, 200; D. Christopher, 100; William Jones, 146; Edward Lumley, 49; William Da vies, 88; Thomas Forrester, 91; total 1074. North's Memerial: G. Beynon (capt.), 174; J. McCarthy, 168; Thos. Davies, 170; Wm. Owen, 60; Wm. Griffiths, 200: Henry Llew- ellyn, 100; D. J. Harris. 100; It. Hobbs, 92; total, 1064. Owing to the visitors being de- sirous of returning by train, the four last games were played 100 each. Inspection Day at the Infants' School.—On Thursday afternoon the parents and friends of the children attending the Blaengarw In- fants' School were invited to visit the school at 2.15 p.m. The visitors assembled in the head teacher's room, and after a friendly talk with the head teacher and short addresses from the members, they were shown round the different rooms. In each room speci- mens of work by the children were exhibited on the walls, and it was ciurte interesting to watch the excitement of tho mothers as they looked for the names of their little ones. Each class in turn recited and sang, read and worked at various kindergarten occupations. The babies' room especially gave pleasure. About four o'clock the inspection was over, and the mothers were invited to tea in the head teacher's room. all the teachers taking part in helping. Before dispersing the head mistress, in a few sentences, told the parents that she hoped this first" children's at home" day had given pleasure. Its object was to brim; the parents and teachers into closer touch and to encourage gooa feeling between them and to show that each was working for the same end—the future benefit of the child. She hoped they would co-operate by seeding the children regularly and punctually to school, especially now they had seen how the school life was carried on.

PONTYGYMMER. Liberal Cliib.-On Wednesday evening a meeting was held under the presidency of Councillor Wm. Davies, to hear an address on the Ruskin College" by Mr. Herbert Wil- liams. The speaker dealt with the work of the college in an interesting and instructive manner. Subsequently the meeting was con- verted into a smoker," and a capital pro- gramme of songs. recitations, and addresses was carried out. Messrs. F. Richards ("BIaengarw) and J. McCarthy were the most prominent contributors. Zion Sunday School.—The Sunday School quarterly meetings at Zion Church were held on Sunday afternoon and evening. In the absence of the pastor. Rev. W. Reynolds, the -chair was occupied by Mr W. Thomas. Capi- tal programmes had been arranged by the superintendent. Mr. W. Joyce, and the secre- tary) Mr. J. Wellings, and both the literary and musical items were rendered with re- markably fine taste. The singing was under the control of Mr. J. Edwards, whilst Mrs. Reynolds presided at the piano in her ac- complished style. The meetings were well attended, and thoroughly appreciated. South Wales Women's Temperance Union. —The fortnightly meeting of the above so- ciety at Bethel Vestry on Friday night was well attended. Mrs. Mardy Davies presided and the meeting was introduced by Miss M. Evans. Miss Lucy Hepworth sang a solo very effectively, and Mrs. J. Williams gave an excellent recitation. A splendid paper by Mrs. W. John on The Drink Traffic" fol- lowed. Miss F. A. Evans having recited. Mrs. Humphreys, Ton Pentre, gave an in- teresting speech on the work of their branch. Miss Lizzie Morgan rendered a solo in good style, and Miss H. E. Thomas, recited well. Mrs. B. Jones closed the meeting by prayer. Organ Recital.—As mentioned in our last issue, a beautifully toned pipe organ has been installed at the English Congregational -Church, and to celebrate it opening a recital was held on Wednesday night in last week. As a result of united efforts of members in -disposing of tickets, the building was literally packed, and chairs had to be provided along the aisles. The new instrument has been supplied by Messrs. Connachers and Co. at a cost of £ 300, half of which was given by Mr. Carnegie. The church was fortunate in securing the services of that renowned or- ganist, Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., of Liver- pool, to give an exhibition of the capabilities of this magnificent instrument at the open- ing, and it is needless to state that he per- formed his duties in a thorough, masterly way. A feature of the evening was the sing- ing of that distinguished soprano, Jiiss Jennie Ellis, London. She was upon each appearance vociferously encored and readily responded. Mr. Stanley Barratt, of Cardiff, was unable to fulfil his engagement, but in the person of Mr. David Thomas, Pontycym- mer, an ideal substitute was obtained, and his solos met with much approval. The chair was occupied by Mr. D. John, M.E., who de- livered a very neat little speech upon the im- provements of musical instruments during the last 60 years. Much praise is due to the committee who piloted the concert so successfully, the secretarial duties being ably discharged by Mr. J. Murray. Appended is the programme:—Organ selection "'Sonata do Camera"; song, Mr. David Thomas; organ, Fantasia on the Sicilian Mariners' Hymn"; song, "I will extol Thee," Miss Jennie Ellis; song, Mr. David Thomas; over- ture, William Tell"; song, Miss Jennie Ellis; organ. "Pastoral Fantasia" song, Mr. David Thomas; organ selection; song, "Let the b right Seraphim." Miss Jennie Ellis. C MUSICAL FESTIVAL. The Welsh Calvinistic Methodists held their annual Cymanfa Ganu on Monday at Bethel Church, Pontycymmer. The weather was ideal, and consequently large numbers from all parts of the valley attended. Three 'churches participated, viz., Nazareth, Llest; Tabernacle. Blaengarw; and Bethel, Ponty- The choristers, numbering upwards of 400 voices, gave evidence that they had been well prepared by the respective leaders. Pontyrhil choir had been trained by Messrs. John Re-es and Willie Thomas, A.C., respec- tively Bethel choir by Mr. Tom N. Fox and Tabernacle, Blaengarw, by John Davies. The conductor was Mr. David Jenkins, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, who is thoroughly experi- enced in wielding the baton. The general tone of the singing merited his approval. The organists for the occasion were Misses BIodwen Jamee and Nanna Lewis, of Blaen- garw. The initial meeting in connection with the Cymanfa was held at Blaengarw on Sunday afternoon, and despite the unpropi- tious weather, the choristers turned ou in force, and there was a packed audience. Mr. John Fox, Pontycymmer, presided, and it could very well be said that this service was an excellent introduction to this annual event. On Monday morning a service was held at Bethel, Pontycymmer, especially for the juvenile singers, and when listening to the contributions from these youthful voices, one was constrained to predict a good future for the musical population of the valley. This service was presided over by Mr. John Thomas, Llest., and the attendance was good. The afternoon service was for adults, and at this part of the day the choristers were strong in number, and well patronised by the audi- ence. The Rev. E. M. Evans, Blaengarw, presided, whilst the Rev. D. Hughes, Taber- nacle, Pontycymmer, delivered a very stirring address. The chapel at night was filled to excess, and several had to retire without being able to gain admission. Care was exer- cised to make all provision possible by putt- ing benches in the aisles and filling every seat to its utmost capacity. The Rev. D. Mardy Davies presided at this part of the proceed- ings. The singing of the anthem. "Cyfraith Gwirionedd." the conductor's own composi- tion, and "Ffo Rhag y Cwppan," by Mr. John Thomas, was much praised. A word of praise is due to the committee, who carried out the arrangements. The chairman was the Rev. E. M. Evans, Blaengarw the treasurer, Mr. D. A. Davies, Pontycymmer and the secre- tary, Mr. R. L. Charles, Blaengarw. COLLIER BOY BURIED ALIVE. A SHOCKING FATALITY. Mr. W. A. Williams, deputy coroner, con- ducted an inquiry on Friday at the Work- men's Institute. Pontycymmer, into the cir- cumstances of the death of Arthur Charles Clarke, aged 14, who lived with his step- father at 24 Waun Bant, Pontycymmer. Charles Henry Addiscott, the step father, who is a collier, stated that the deceased was employed as a collier's boy at the Ocean Col- liery, Blaengarw. He had only been engaged underground for five weeks past. He met with a fatal accident on the previous Wed- nesday. Frederick Williams. 6 David-street. Blaen- garw, a collier at the Ocean, tkeposed that the deceased was working with him in the 6ft. seam about noon on Wednesday. Witness I was in the face of the coal when two pairs of timbers broke dowR, and a large portion of the roof fell upon Clarke, who had been en- gaged in putting small lumps of coal on the bottom citoss-bar of the tram. Clarke was completely buried, but witness with some others succeeded in extricating him in about 15 or 20 minutes. They found him quite dead. The "fall" weighed some tons. By Mr. R. G. M. Prichard (inspector of mines): He did not know what caused the fall, and he heard no warning of any sort. Witness was about two yards from the de- ceased. The haulier had been there about ten minutes before the accident, but the trams did not catch the timbers at all. There were several slants (clay joints) in the roof, but these were not visible until the fall had occurred. He thought the timbers which he had placed at the spot sufficient to hold the roof, but it appeared that two collars had broken. He had not known any fall to occur in that place before. Witness had been working in the seam for 16 or 17 years, and had never met with any accident before. By Alderman John Thomas (miners' agent): The timbers, which witness himself stood," were new ones. There were double timbers all the. way up the road, and a distance of 4ft. separated those which fell from the next pair. He had not knocked any timbers out in the road. There was al- ways a good supply of timber, and witness had never been short. Renlying to further questions by Mr. Pri- chard, witness admitted that he had heard colliers complaining about n month or two ago about the supply of timber in the 6ft. seam. but the complaints did not refer to his district. Witness examined the place when he went there in the morninsr, and it then anpeared to be quite safe. He. did not hear of finv falls in his district that dav. A haulier at the colliery, named William Davies, residing at 24 Waun Bant, stated that he was at the stall about five minutes be- fore the fall occurred. He assisted in re- moving the debris from the body. By Mr. Prichard: He noticed no "squeeze" when he went into the stall, and the tram did not catch the timber in going in or out. He had heard no complaints as to shortage of timber. The timbers in the stall seemed to be strong enouerh. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death.

GILFACH GOCH. To Advertisers.—Advertisers who send us small advertisements that come under the various headings of our prepaid scale, which appears on the 4th page, are requested to kindly send remittance with order. Presentation Meeting.—Mrs. Phillips and daughter, Abercerdin-road, have been made the recipients of beautiful Bibles from the members of Bethania Congregational Chapel on the occasion of their departure for America. They intend embarking this (Friday) morning, and they leave with the good wishes of a large circle of friends. Cwrddau Mawr.—On Sunday and Monday anniversary services were held at Calfaria Baptist Chapel when two well known minis- J. Un T T 'n:" ,1 r¡' T „ itm *—jawo. tJ JL17(2,i% Ih aim vv nt-vui uvutro, both of Lliiielly-oiffciatetl. Powerful ser- mons were delivered by both the rev. gentle- men to large congregations on both days. Collections were made at each meeting in aid of the building fund. Mr. Enoch Jones (Gwalch Cynon) conducted the services. The singing, under the leadership of Mr. Artis Ll. Hopkin was most praiseworthy. Miss Nancy Jones and Mr. Hopkin were the organists. WOMAN'S TRAGIC DEATH. At the Gilfach Goch Police-station on Mon- day an inquest was held by Mir. W. A. Wil- liams, deputy coroner, on the body of Mrs. Kerenhoppuck Davies, aged 58 years, the wife of loan Davies, 16 Maesteg-row, Gilfach Goch. The husband stated that on Friday de- ceased went for a walk on the mountain, intending to gather some nettles. Shortly before seven she was brought to the house by two women. She appeared to be in great pain, and looked very ill, and she told him that she was dying. Death took place twenty minutes later, before the arrival of the doctor whom witness immediately sent for. De- ceased had complained of pains and shortness of breath. Mrs. Mary Davies, a neighbour and niece of the deceased, deposed that deceased came to her house from the mountain side, com- plaining that she was suffering. Witness did what she could for her, ami afterwards took her home, with the assistance of Mrs. Jones, another neighbour, as she wanted to go home to die." Mrs. Maria Jones, 19 Maesteg-row, having given similar evidence, Dr. Naunton Morgan deposed that Mrs. Davies passed away just as he entered the house. Death was, in his opinion, due to heart failure. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony. The deceased, who was one of the oldest in- habitants of the valley, was a faithful mem- ber of Bethania Church. Great syinpathy has been extended to the family in their sad bereavement.

OGMORE VALE. Accident.—A very severe accident befel Mr Willie Hire, eldest son of Mr. Francis Hire, on Tuesday evening at the Aber Colliery. The unfortunate young man has been engaged as night-rider, and somehow or other got en- tangled between the trams and roof in a very low part of the workings. Dr. Reid was in immediate and prompt attendance at the top of the colliery, and allayed the sufferings of the young man as far as it was humanly pos- sible to do o. Independent Labour.—The I.L.P. platform at Ogmore Vale was occupied by the ltev. Oliver Bowen, B.A., Cardiff, on Saturday evening. Owing to the wet the meeting, which was announced to be an "open-air" I one, was held in the Workmen's-hall, when a I good number assembled. On Sunday the rev. gentleman occupied the pulpit of Calvary English Baptist Chapel, anu on Sunday even- I ing took as his text What is God p" Scores of people failed to gain admission. Social.—A very interesting and successful social gathering was held on Wednesday eve- ning at Bethlehem Vestry in connection with the Zenana Mission. Mrs. V. Edwards is local secretary, and it was due to her efforts and those of the following ladies of the Exe- cutive Committee that the affair proved such a signal financial success: Mrs. J. D. Jones, Mrs. Janet Lewis, Mrs. Howells, Miss Jennie Davies, Miss Eliza. Ace, and Miss M. M. Lowis. Interesting features were the Chin- ese costume worn by Miss Maggie Lewis and the Indian costume worn by Miss Eliza. Ace. Medical.—Many were the expressions of re- gret on every ha»d when it became knowjn that Dr. Andrew Reid, assistant to Dr. R. A. Williams, J.P., was about to sever his con- nection with the valley. During the three and a half years he has resided in the place he has made himself extremely popular pro- fessionally and socially. We understand that a movement is bn foot to endeavour to induce him to continue his services in the place, as his departure would be an un- doubted loss to the inhabitants generally, and especially to the Ambulance Class so success- fully conducted by him last year. Special Services.—On Sunday and Monday evening the annual special services were held in connection with Bethania Welsh Congrega- tional Church. The services of the Rev. Oscar Owen, Bridgend, had been requisi- tioned, and notwithstanding the unpropitious state of the elements, excellent audiences as- sembled at each meeting and listened with rapt attention to the "hwyllis" discourses of the rev. gentleman. At the close of each services collections were made towards clear- ing the debt, which is now near vanishing point, on the sacred edifice. The Rev. J. G. Jones, the popular pastor, presided at the meetings throughout. The singing was under the conductorship of Mr. Tom Lucas, A.C., and Miss Jennie Jones very ably presided at the organ.

N-AMTYMOEL. Scholastic News.—The numerous friends of Mr. J. Baker, junr., class master at the Aber Schools, will be pleased to learn that he has been placed on the" short list" for the headmastership of one of the Council's Schools in the Swansea Valley. Mr. Baker, who is a most able teacher, will, if successful, pre-eminently fulfil the position of headmas- ter of an elementary school. Cwrddau Mawr.—The annual preaching services at Saron Welsh Baptist Church, Nan- tymoel. were held on Sunday and Monday, when the Rev. D. Pbwell, Liverpool, and the Rev. T. Davies, Pentre, preached stirring ser- mons to fairly large congregations. The singing of the choir, under the leadership of Mr. David Bowen. was highly pleasing. Miss Rachel Thomas ably presided at the organ. The series of meetings were superintended by the Rev. J. Hughes, the esteemed pastor. The collections towards the building fund reached a satisfactory sum. Obituary.—We regret to record the death, on Friday, the 19th inst., at the age of 32 years, of Miss M. E. Price, at the residence of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs T. Evans, Ogwy-street, Nantymoel. The de- ceased, who had borne her trying illness with great resignation and fortitude, was a faith- ful member of St. David's Church, and had, by her geniality and high character, endeared herself to a large circle of friends. The funeral, on Tuesday afternoon at the Blaen- ogwr Cemetery, was a very representative one and the Rev. J. Jones, the esteemed vicar of Llangeinor, officiated at the house and grave- side in a very touching and impressive man- ner. The handsome panelled coffin with massive brass fittings, was covered with many beautiful wreaths. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have been the recipients of a large number of mes- sages of condolence. Competitive Meeting.—A very successful competitive meeting was held on Saturday evening at Mount Zion English Congrega- tional Church, Nantymoel. The Rev. W. J. Bryant, the popular pastor, made an excel- lent conductor. Councillor Tom Lucas, A.C., acting miners' agent, and Mr. W. Roberts. Boys' Council Schools, Nantymoel, ably held the scales of justice in the musical and liter- ary contests. Miss Hilda Gardner efficiently acted as accompanist. The secretarial duties were well discharged by Mr. Aston. Awards: —Octette, Mr. W. Roberts and party; quartette, divided between Mr. Mills and party and Mr. W. Roberts and part-- champion solo. Mr. Robert Thomas; tenor solo. Mr. John Hughes; baritone solo, Mr. L. J. Edwards; soprano solo, Mrs. Griffiths; girls' solo. Miss Williams; children's recita- tion. Miss Sarah Owen; adult recitation, di- vi ;IArl T-io+TTApn Ur Ti "R ""c> 'f" ,,+ m' TV T Gregory. U.LJ'l .T.,Ln.3L'¡ IJ. u.

OGMORE & GARW SCHOOLS. MEETING OF MANAGERS. Mr. T. H. JOB ELECTED CHAIRMAN. A meeting of managers of the Ogmore Group of Schools was held on Wednesday, when there were present Alderman John Thomas (Aberkenfig), Dr. D. J. Thomas and Mr. Jacob Edwards (Nantymoel), Alderman W. Llewellyn (Ogmore Vale), Mr. Thomas Williams (Pontycymmer), Mr. D. P. Thomas (Aberkenfig), Mr. T. H. Job (Ogmore Vale), and Mr. W. E. Rees (Tondu). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. Jacob Edwards moved and Alderman Thomas seconded, that Mr. Job be elected chairman for the ensuing year. Dr. Thomas thought it would only be cour- teous to choose a chairman from Aberkenfig, as the two last chairmen were chosen from the Ogmore and Garw Valleys. The Urban Council selected chairmen alternately from each valley, and the Board of Guardians had practically adopted the same principle. He proposed the election of Alderman John Thomas. Mr. D. P. Thomas seconded. Alderman Thomas said he had always de- clined the honour, and must do so again. He was not always able to attend owing to other duties, and when he did attend he was some- times obliged to leave early. Dr. Thomas proposed Mr. D. P. Thomas, who said he would prefer not to accept the position. There was no seconder, and Mr. Job was then elected unanimously. Mr Job having taken the chair and thanked the members, extended a welcome to Mr. Thomas Williams, a new member representing the District Council. USE OF TONDU SCHOOL. Alderman Thomas said he noticed that at the meeting of the Education Committee on Tuesday, the recommendation of the mana- gers that the use of Tondu School be granted the Tondu Band on payment of Is. per week was considered. The Buildings Sub-Com- mittee recommended that the usual prices be adhered to, but the Education Committee re- fered the matter back for consideration. He did not know whether the managers could do anything further. If so, they ought to assist the band in getting a room. As vice- chairman of the Band Committee, he knew the position was not encouraging, and the band were not at all satisfied with the place they had got. Mr. Bryn Davies (inspector) suggested that I the managers would strengthen their position by asking the Buildings Sub-Committee to amend their regulations in such a manner as to enable a society of this kind to have the schools on better terms than at present. In reply to Mr. Thomas Williams, it was stated that the terms were 6s. 6d. per night. Mr. D. P'. Thomas said the position at Tondu differed from that elsewhere. The school was built by the Tondu Company and the workmen combined, and formerly maintained by them. He had personally paid towards it for many years, and when at the Tondu works, he always claimed a right to the use of the school. This position was considered under the School Board, which charged a smaller rent in consequence. He moved that a strongly-worded letter be sent to the Buildings Sub-Committee. Mr. Bryn Davies said the facts mentioned by Mr. Thomas had been laid before the com- mittee. The Clerk (Rev. Charles Williams) said he explained the position in his letter. Dr. Thomas thought the question ought to be left to the managers, who knew much more about local affairs that the Education Com- mittee. It was absurd that ratepayers who contributed to the staffing and keeping of the school should be debarred from using the building by excessive charges. He thought the Education Committee had been very arbi- trary altogether. The Chairman We have moved that many times, but the Education Committee are never ready to listen to any proposition of the kind. It was decided to write the Buildings Sub- Committee on the matter. Later in the meeting a deputation from the Band Committe waited upon the managers on the same subject. ATTENDANCE. The reports of the officers showed improved attendances at most of the schools. HOLIDAYS. Attendance Officer Jeanes mentioned that on May 27th, the day on which in the ordin- ary course the schools would be re-opened after the Whitsun holidays, a singing festival would be held at Tondu in connection with the Baptists of the Maesteg, Ogmore and Tondu districts. He suggested that the re- opening of the schools be postponed for a day. Dr. Thomas considered that too many holi- days were given, and that they should be con- fined to the orthodox periods such as Christ- mas, Whitsun, etc. These applications often emanated from the staffs. Mr. D. P. Thomas moved that the holiday be granted. Holidays had been given on tiie occasion of other singing festivals and they ought to treat all alil. Alderman Thomr.s s-oeoiided and the motion was carried. Mr. Thomas Williams thought all denomin- ations should he treated nuke. Pontycym- mer had a grievance that tnis was not done. Dr. Thomas gave notice to move at the next meeting that regulations he prepared regarding holidays. Mr. Jacob Edwards It would bo fer to leave the matter until all the singing festivals are over. Dr. Thomas: There is always something— St. George's Day or St. Patrick's Day. c, or something else. (Laughter.)

JEALOUSY AT GILFACH. Some discussion took place anent a social and dance recently held at Gilfach Goch School on the occasion of a teacher leaving. Mr. Bryn Davies explained that a teacher at Gilfach Goch left some tune ago, and the people, of the village determined to give her a send off in the form of a social. After cor- respondence, consent was given by the clerk (Rev. Charles Williams) on behalf of the man- agers for the use of the school, but Mr. Wil- liams found subsequently from the invitation cards that dancing was proposed to be car- ried on, and he pointed out to the teacher that she had not applied for the premises for dancing. She then wrote to Dr. James, who said he had no objection to the dance if the local managers consented. An application was then made to the local managers, who gave their consent to the dance. A com- plain was afterwards made that the room was occupied from 4.30 to 11 o'clock, whereas its use was only sanctioned from 6.30 to 10, and the teachers complained that they were in- terfered with before they had dismissed their classes. They also complained that objec- tionable language was used by two ladies. He thought the dispute between the teachers and the social committee really arose out of t private matter. Some jealousy existed between the teachers of the mixed depart- ment and the department which this teacher was leaving. It was decided to write the teacher con- cerned on the subject.

DISLIKE GILFACH. A report of H.M. Inspector was read on Gilfach Goch School, in which it was stated that the school had suffered from the staff l-.n- -l u.=lHg, Mr. Bryn Davies explained that during the past twelve months three teachers at this school had removed owing to promotion) as head teachers. Gilfach did not seem a desir- able place to live in, and teachers left as soon as they had a chance. The Clerk: The school seems more settled now than it has been for years. No action was taken.

UNDER STAFFING. Several complaints were read from head teachers of their schools being under-staffed. These are extracts from lettei,s:-Evanstoiiii head teacher Is there any hope of an as- sistant being appoint-ed P School under pre- sent conditions is anything but a pleasure." Ffaldau Any chance of a few teachers." Gilfach Goch: Hope I shall not be long without a. teacher to fill the nlace of Miss ■' Nanthir: "Staff still weak, and trust vacancy will be filled shortly."

true that when you first met papa jou*"5ad fallen into the water, and he jumped in and saved you?" "Quite true, my dear," replied mamma with a smile. Then, I wonder if that's why papa won't allow me to learn how to swim." I used t* believe that mesmerism wu a fraud, but I am a convert now." Been put under the influence yourself? "No; but a 'professor' got Wheeler on the stage, and it was not five minutes before Wheeler was standing up before the crowd and asserting that there were lots of better motors than his." Stippler: "Did Miss Kutts admire your paint- ings?" Dobber: "I don't know." Stippler: "What did she say about them?" Dobber: "That she could feel that I put a great deal of myself into my work." Stippler: "Well, that's praise." Dobber: co Ie it? The picture I shewed her was 'Calves in a Meadow. He: "Well, what have you there?" She: Two of your old letters, my dear." Umph! What's the first one—that forty-pagert" "One you sent me when I had a slight cold before we were married. This half-page is the one you wrote last winter when I was very ill with the iafluww* That's all, my deax."

PROPOSED SCHOOL OF MINES. i OPPOSITION TO THE MOVEMENT. ALLEGED SUB-CONTRACTING AT THE BRYNCETHIN PITS. The monthly meeting of the Garw District of the South Wales Miners' Federation was < held at the Council Offices, Brynmenin, Ok i Monday, under the presidency of Mr. Georte Thomas (Cefn). There was a large re- presentation, and the officials present ia- < eluded Alderman John Thomas (agent) and Councillor Evan David (district secretary).

INSURANCE. INSURANCE. The Secretary stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P., general secretary of the Federation, inquir- ing what arrangements were made by the lodges of the District with regard to the in- surance of checkweighers and their deputies and colkery examiners. He had sent circu- lar letters to the lodge secretaries on the sub- ject-, and found that seven or eight lodges had insured their examiners and checkweighers, but others made no arrangements at all. He had forwarded the replies to Mr. Richards. A Delegate thought that the, District should arrange for the insurance of all such officials connected with the various lodges. It would be more satisfactory than leaving it to the individual lodges, and better terms could be obtained. The Agent: The Executive Council has the matter in hand still. I think miners' agents should also be included in an insurance scheme, because we often have to go down the collieries inspecting and so forth. Surely if a miners' agent is injured underground he should be compensated. (Hear, hear.) The question was deferred.

CONCILIATION BOARD TIFF." The Agent, referring to what he described as a tiff between the workmen's represen- tatives and the owners at a meeting of the Conciliation Board on Saturday in regard to the claim of three Coegnant colliers for pay- ment for small coal, said the owners regarded the bringing of the action as a breach of the rules of the Board. It looked at one time during the discussion, he said, as if there would be a break up in the Board, which might have resulted in all the colliers of South Whales being on the road. The men's representatives contended that theld been no breach of the agreement, and he agreed with this view. The owners, how- ever, felt so strongly about the matter that they were not prepared to discuss the other matters on the agenda, but eventually they agreed to adjourn the consideration of the Coegnant cases until next Saturday. The employers also took exception to the argu- ments of Mr. S. T. Evans, who appeared for the men, but, of course, Mr. Evans did his best to wim the case, as any counsel might be expected to do. The whole question would be gone into on Saturday, and he hoped there would be no serious rupture. (Hear, hear.)

SCHOOL OF MINING. Mr. John Morgan, chairman of the sub- committee for the county of Glamorgan of the proposed School of Mining, wrote that the Miners' Federation conference at Cardiff had adopted the recommendation of the Executive that tne scheme to establish school of min- ing in connection with the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire should be supported bv a levy of Is. 6d. per member of the Federation, to be paid bv three annual instalments of 6d. It suggested that a deputation should wait upon the District meeting to explain the objects. A South Crop Delegate uid not feel in- clined to support the Sthool of Mines, though he did not suppose all present would i, e to eye with him on the subject. He was afraid there was likely to be some sort of one-sidedness or monopoly about the business and that no workman's child would be able to benefit unless he could be assisted by some sort of back-door influence. It was suggested that EIO,000 should be contributed by the workmen, and the remainder of the £ 30.000 was to be subscribed for by the owners and landed proprietors. The workmen would have one-third of the representation on the committee of management, and the school would thus be in the hands of the colliery owners and the landed proprietors. He moved that the letter lie on the table. This having been seconded. The Chairman said the promoters of the scheme had spent a lot of time and money in preparing it, and it would not be fair to shelve the question without giving it at least careful consideration. The promoters sug- gested that a deputation should wait on the District meeting to give them enlightenment on the scheme, which t4ey evidently wanted, and surely there could be no objection to that. They should, at any rate, welcome a deputation. A Delegate: Some literature would be better. The Chairman One delegate has said that the children of working men are not going to benefit from the establishment of a school of mines, and the suggestion is that they will not be able to attend the school. That is a statement open to question at present, but one j thing is certain, I think, namely, that the workmen generally will receive much benefit if not directly, indirectly. Everything will be done that can be done to prepare men ipr the appointment of colliery manager, and the better Qualified the manager, the better for the men. (Hear, hear.) Then if they will be able, by research work. to devise v some means to prevent the serious catastrophes that take place from time to time or to- lessen the risks of rescuers in case accidents hap- pen. surely it is a matter that deserves the serious consideration of the collier. Another Delegate failed to see how the workmen's children were to be benefited. The people who would get the chief benefit wore the children of colliery managers and colliery owners. Workmen could not afford to keep their children in a school of that sort for any length of time. The Chairman I have already pointed out that the school of mines is not intended merely to be a school for the training of col- liery managers, but it will be used for re- search work, which may prove of great value in the working of collieries. What is a better object for the miner than the preven- tion of accidents ? A Delegate: We have classes conducted with that object in view at present, under the County Council. If the miners attend those classes generally it would be a. good thing, and accidents would be less frequent. I d'o not see why we should contribute to- wards this scheme when we have classes pro- vided at the expense of the rates. The Chairman There must be something in this scheme of value to the collier, or else all the leaders of the South Walescoalfie)i would not have lent their support to it. This school is not to be on the lines of the County Council classes. Research work of various kinds will be conducted. There is the col- lier's lamp, for instance. It is said that there is not at present a reliable safety lamp. and some improvement might be effected through a mining school. A Garw Delegate said he had yet to learn what the advantage of a school would be to the miners. They would not be able to send their pupils to reside in the school. In the end the motion was carried, to allow the letter to remain on the table. MID-GLAMORGAN. The Secretary stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Thomas Lueas, secretary of the Ogmore and Gilfach district, convening a conference of the miners' agents and Dis- trict secretaries in the Mid-Glamorgan division at Port Talbot on April 18th. He had attended the conference, but Alderman Thomas was unable to be there. There was a poor attendance, only Garw, Ogmore and Gil- fach and Maesteg districts being represented. The conference had been adjourned until Saturday (fro-morrow), when it was bopad the other Districts would be represented. Jt appeared that Mr. D. Watts Morgan, Mr. Alfred Onions, and Mr. Gardiner (Gilfach Goeh) had withdrawn their names from the list of nominees for the candidateship, and Alderman Thomas and Mr. Vernon Harts- horn were left in the field. Unless one or the other withdrew, their names would be submitted to a ballot. The Cnairman Are our agent and secre- tary to go to Port Talbot on Saturday? The Secretary: It will not be worth our while unless there will be a better attend- ance. Some of the lodges in this district have been very apathetic in the matter, and have not sent in mominations. A Delegate: I understand the matter has been under the consideration of the Execu- tive Council, who have adjourned it with a view of avoiding a ballot between Alderman Thomas and Mr. Hartshorn. The Secretary I am not aware of that. A Delegate What is the object of next Saturday's conference? The Secretary To arrange for the ballot on the two names remaining in the list. It was decided to instruct Alderman Thomas and the secretary to attend tbe con- ference. A letter ws read from Thomas Rich- ards. M.P.. stating that the expenses of the ballot for a Labour candidate for Mid-Gla- morgan would have to be borne by each dis- trict. but they would, of course, have 4d. per member cut of the Parliamentary levy con- tributions. This money was not to be kept back. however, but would tie paid quarterly to the various Districts. Mr. T. Lucas wrote that from the report in the Glamorgan Gazette" of the last meet- ing of the District, it would appear that the delegates were under a miishoprehnesion as to why the conference of agents and secretaries was called with regard to the running of a candidate in Mid-Glamorgan. The course adopted was in accordance with the rules laid down by the Executive. THE FFALDAU LODGE. The District having decided to re-admit the Ffaklau lodge, the Agent reported that he had commenced negotiations with the manager of the colliery with reference to cer- tain matters in dispute. The lodge was not represented at the meet- ing. but it was understood it would be at future meetings. VARIOUS MATTERS. The Agent gave a lengthy ceport on the subject of timbering at the Ocean Colliery, dealing with an allegation that there was an insufficient supply of tliiibe,r.NLo motion was passed. One of the men expelled some years ago from the Federation for contravention of the rules by going to work at a place at the Garw Fechan Colliery while a dispute was pending, now applied for permission to re-join the Union.—Alderman Thomas said the man had apologised to him for his conduct.—A Dele- gate He was to apologise to the District meeting.—Another Delegate He has come half-way. (Laughter.)—It was decided to allow the applicant to rejoin on the payment of 20s. entrance fee. The Agent reported that the case of Joseph Morgan v. The Bryndu Colliery Co. would be entered for the May Court. Morgan was in- jured on November 1st. 1904, and received compensation at the rate of 18s. 3d. a week, until March 23rd this year, when the Com- pany stopped payments, alleging that the man was fit to work. This would be a mat- ter of medical testimony. The Agent, reporting on two compensation cases at the last County Court at Bridgend, paid a high tribute to Dr. McDonald Atkins, of Pencoed, and Dr. Richards, of Aberkenfig, for the way in which they gave evidence and several Delegates endorsed ruS remarks. Reporting on the question of payment for through coal at the Ocean Colliery, Alder- man Thomas said he had received an offer of Is. 3d. per ton, and he would lay these terms before the men. Two claims against Mr. Jonathan Mad- docks by workmen named .Lewis and Williams were reported as "settled." Alderman Thomas said numerous claims had been made against proprietors of small collieries re- cently, and it was difficult to follow them up. Some other lines would have to be adopted in these cases in future. The Agent was instructed to take proceed- ings for the recovery of 17s. from a collier on behalf of a boy, who had been paid, it was alleged, Is. per week less than the terms agreed upon. It was decided to pay the following election expenses:—Wr. H. Thomas and George Myers, Cefn Cribbwr, candidates for the Penybont Rural District Council. £ 3 Is. 9d. William Lewis, Tondu. Penybont Council. £ 3 9s. 3d. J. W.' Jenkins, Blaengarw, Board of Guardians. L3 2s. 6d. It was stated that the last-named was nominated by the Inter- national lodge. The Agent reported that the case of David Jones against the South Rhondda Co., which had proved somewhat troublesome, had now been disposed of, he having received a cheque for the amount claimed. The meeting considered reports on compen- sation cases relative to the death of a man named Jones at the Ocean Colliery, Sidney Lloyd at the Gellihir, Barrington at Cefn Slip. and a lad named Clarke at the Ocean. He was instructed to take proceedings in all the cases, if considered necessary. THE BRYNCETHIN PITS. The Agent reported that a day's strike had taken place at the Bryncethin Pits, a settle- ment being arrived at between Mr. Wardlaw, the manager, and himself. It appeared that the men had been paid at the rate of lOd. an hour, but the management, without giving notice, sought to reduce the amount, which the men resented. lr. Wardlaw subse- quently consented to allow them to work on the old rate of wages untrl a price list was arranged on their behalf, Mr. Wardlaw ad- mitting that he could not change the mode of payment without proper notice. There was also a complaint at the pits with regard to &ub-contracting, and the agent declared that he would set his face against this sort of thing as strongly as he could. If he could help it, no sub-contractor should be allowed to work at any colliery in that district, be- cause- it was most unfair to the men. A pro- test against this sort of thing would no doubt mako him a little unpopular among a oertain class of people, but he was not afraid of that. (Hear, hear.) Sub-contracting was an un- fair thing, and they should do their best to prevent it. An application from the men employed at the pita to join the District and form a lodge v* è:" granted.

PRISONER'S DASH FOR LIBERTY. Exciting scenes were witnessed in Sheffield on Tuesday morning, when a prisoner who had been brought from Wakefield Gaol escaped from a warder in the police-court. corridor and m"lde a dash for liberty. He freed himself from the handcuffs, and divested himself of his ooat and vest as he ran through the crowd of holiday- makers who thronged the streets, many of whom were knocked down by the prisoner in his flight. After a chase of about a quarter of a mile the Dolice were successful in recapturing the man.

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