The Glamorgan Gazette

REPOTS OF MATCHES LLY v. BRIDGEND. Llanelly's sisutional win over Cardiff on Saturday œ.fa tendency to add interest to the home hoday matches. The crowd at Stradey on 1n.as Day to wit ness the LI a nelly v. Bridgendniatch was unusuaily Large, and the oonouer's of the Welsn champions were aecordetl ar- nthusias'tic reception when they filed into te field, led by D. M. Daviee. The mata opened in a sensational manner. From the ,rst scmmmage the home backs were set i motion, and considerable ground' was gaine. Then the Scarlets, wheeled the next son a, and the ball being sent to the backs Hary Morgan scored a try within five minutes >f the start. Three minutes later Willie Tiomias, on the other wing, scored an- other trr, alter five of the backs had hajidlecl. Half-tii.e score — „ G. T. Pt«. LhnelDy 0 2 G Bndgend .0 0 0 On the restart Bridgend soon reached the Llaneitly 25, but Rhy& Williams relieved splen- didly. Another irresistible dribble was wit- nesKecf, and Harry Cole scored a try, which Lockman failed' to convert. The seven Scar- let forwards were now rushing the Bridgend eight, but the attempts to score were unsuc- cessful. Final soore:- G. T. Pts. p1 IJianelly 0 3 9 E Bridgend 0 0 0 BKIDGEND QUINS v. TONDU RANGERS. Tliis match was pteyed at Bridgend on Christmas Day. In the first half A. Baker secured a try for Tonclu after an opening had been cleverly made by Jenkin Hopkin, and the latter player converted. Tondu led by a goal at the end of the first half. W. Hocking scored an unconverted try for the Harlequins in Lho second half. Fintal score:- G. T. Pts. Tondiu Rangers 10 5 Bridgend Harlequins 0 1 3 MAESTEG v. HENDY. At Maesteg on Christmas Day. The home- sters fielded a very weak team. Maesteg kioked off against a high wind, and attacked for some time. Hendy, by long kicking, be- came aggressive, and Richards scored an un- converted try. Maesteg should have scored on several occasions under ordina.ry circum- stances, some beautiful round's of passing breaking down owing to the deceptive flight of the bail. Half-time: — G. T. Pts. Bendy 0 1 3 Maesteg 0 0 0 After changing ends the visiting forwards pLayed a strong bustling game, and attacked, and in the home 25 Howells smartly dropped a ral. The homesters now settled down to ..i.em,tic play, a.nd kept Hendy within their own 25. BvaiTS, from a scrum, beat all his opponents, and soorooan unoonverted try wide out. Maesteg wore the visitors down, j and! tWo Thomas, by splendid bursts, scored two moire tries, both of which were converted. Final score: — G. T. Pts. Maeisteg 0 3 9 Hendy 1 1 7 NEATH v. BRIDGEND. PBayecf at Neath on Bank Holiday. In the first half Neath did all the oressing, and Frank Rees and D. J. Daviea scored', the try of the latter being converted by Edwiards. The second half saw Neath attacking again, land1 Shcn Ev'ans scored a pretty try, which Edwards majorized. Evans followed later with another try;" which was again goaLed by Edwards. Sand'ham and Hughes also scored. Final score — G. T. Pts. Neath 3 3 24 Bridgend' 0 0 0 ABERAVON v. MAESTEG. A large holiday crowd witnessed Thursday's match between Aoeravon and Maesteg. Play ira the first half was' very fast. Patsy Sulli- V3TI\, Hopkin Jones, and Willie Thomas for Aberavon, and Hendra, for Maesteg, being very prominent. Patsy Sullivan got away from a scrum, for Aberavon, and scored in the cornei-, Hopkin Jones failing to convert. "Half-tiime: — G. T. Pts. Aberavon 0 1 3 Maestfg 0 0 9 With a tead of three points, Aberavon went off with a bang, and attacked hotly on the I Maesteg line. The visiting forwards, how- rer.Relieved. Then Arthur James made a. jy Irt, a id got right up to the Maesteg j0 Here a scrum was formed, and WilJ poSIt: breaking away, scored behind the ane-le Ree's, failed at goal from an Abera\ v aftt-i- this was all in favour of Final score:— Aber ■^iS' MW>n 0 2 6 M 0 0 0 v. PONTYCYMMER. Leafed pfe and District pa-rtdcufer inW -at »"dgend_ a^nd was of the opposing teaiin of,th1f £ act t]^t League tabte. A vare the ^fhest V1 <mt,bnt neither was tW points svili be <lirla| able to score" and r-. 'd',

CARDIFF OLD BOYS v. BRIDGEND OLD BOYS. This match at Bridgend on Boxing Day morning resulted Cardiff Old' Boys, 1 try • Bridgend Old Boys, 1 try. J. Hendom soored for Bridgend, and Baker for Cardiff. GILFACH GOCH v. NEATH JUNIORS. Played on Bank Holiday. Final score: — Neath Juniors, 10 points1; Gilfach Goch, 5 points. OGMORE VALE v. BRYNCETHIN. This match at Ogmore Vale on Christmas Day ended in. a pointless draw. BRIDGEND DISTRICT LEAGUE. The following are the Leaguie matches and referees for to-morrow (Saturday), OIL the first itaine-d ground — PenSoced v. Bridgend 'Quins. Tondu Rangers v. Nantymoel: referee, Ir. Tom Jones. Ogmore 2nds v. Bettws; Mr. Jas. O'Neil. LEAGUE TABLE. Played. Won. Drawn. Lost. Pts. Ponty(-.ymi,ier j I 7 3 1 17 Bridgend Qaius 10 6 2 2 14 Gilfach Ooon 8 E 1 2 11 Cefu Gribbwr 9 4 3 2 11 Peacoed 7 3 2 2 8 Tondu Rangers 7 3 1 3 7 Btaengarw 8 3 0 5 6 Bettwi) Uuited 7 2 1 4 5 Brynna 5 1 2 0 4 Nantymo'l 6 2 0 4 4 Ogniore 2nH« 7 0 1 6 1 A meeting of the League will be held to- morrow (Saturday) at the York Hotel, Bridg- end, at 6.45 p.m. sharp. All clubs are re- quested to send arepi-esentative, ais business of an important nature will be discussed.

VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS PRIZES. PRESENTATIONS TO CAPTAIN T. A. EDWARDS AND SERGT.-INST. FOSTER,. 2ND V.B. WEjliSH. The distribution of Christmas prizes to the members of the Bridgend Detachment of the 2nd V.B. Welsh took place on Monday night at the Drill-hall. Captain. H. J. Randall was unfortunately unable to be present owing to aai important engagement elsewhere, and in his absence, it fed! to Cot-Sergi. Henry Abbott to thank the donors for their con- tinued support of the Comjrany. An interesting presentation was made by Col.-Sergt. Abbott, on behalf of the present and past non-commissioned officers of the de- tachment, to Sergt.-Inst. R. Foster, who that day completed two years' service in Bridgend. The pres-ent consisted of a:i enlarged photo- graph of the recipient. In acknowledging, Sergt.-Inst. Foster said the Bridgend. Com- pany wias made up of excellent men, who were well up in drill. He did not think any de- tachment had a better lot of non-commis- sionerli officers, and they deserved' credit for the way in which they attended to their duties. The prize list was as follows:— Priv. T. Hapkin, 69 points, bag; Corpl. T. Lewis, 68, blankets and bottle; Sergt. G. Jones, 67, blankets and bottle; Serge. A. Mark, 66, blankets and bottle; Lance-Corpl. I. Thomas, 65, blankets and bottle; Firiv. R. A. Jones, 65, blankets and bottle; Priv. J. Thomas, 64, blankets and ticket; Priv. Geo. Evans, 63, blankets ajid botHe; Priv. P. PurneLl, 63, blankets; Priv. A. Benjamin, 62, blankets; Priv. A. Perm ell, 61, turirey and bottle; Priv. Thos. David, 61, blankets; Col.-Sergt. H. Abbott, 57, turkey; Sergt. J. E. Daniel, 57, ticket half-ton coal; Priv. T. Dixon, 57, half ton coal; Priv. H. Riley, 56, lamp and cigarette case; Priv. J. Lewis, 55, goose; Sergt. E. Miles, 54, carvers and shirt; Priv. W. Roberts, 54, counterpane and shirt; Priv. L. Ave, 54, shirt and bracket; Priv. E. Wil- liams, 54, writing case and shirt; Priv. A. Hapgood1, 52, half-ton coal; Priv. W. Miles, 50, co,unterpan-e and shawl; Priv. D. R. James, 48, goose; Priv. C. Ptenneil, 46, fowl and bottle; Priv. J. Williams, 43, goose; Lance-Sergt. P. Vincent, 43, half-ton coal; Priv. R. Sant, 42, fowl and bottle; Priv. G. Lloyd, 42, shirt and umbrella; Priv. T. Phillips, 41, knives and clook; Priv. D. J. David, 41, lamp and pipe; Priv. R. Lloyd, 41, atlbum and shirt; Priv. R. Hopkins, 41, goose; Priv. G. W. Ace, 40, knives and forks and pipe; Priv. A. Young, 39* goose; Priv. H. Morgan, 39, goose; Priv. R. Bunston, 38, shirt and bottle; Priv. M. Bevan, 37, beef and bottle; Priv. T. Morgan, 37, pair fowls; Priv. F. Davies, 35, goose; Priv. E. Hardee, 34, accordion and Lamp; Priv. A. Mallett, 33, fowl and Cardigan Priv. T. Williams, 33 shirt and beef; Priv. A. Barber, 33, pair fowls; Priv. F. Bryant, 32, shirt and clock; Priv. B. Gronow, 32, leg of pork; Priv. F. Turner, 32, pair fowls; Priv. R. Lewis, 31. umbrella; Priv. W. E. Loveluck, 30, fowl and shirt; Priv. il. Brown, 30, beef and bottle; Priv. H. Willis, 30, toilet set and pouch; Priv. W. Watkins, 27, beef and duck; Priv. J. Jordan, 27, beef, etc.; Priv. E. Dyer, 26, fowl, bottle and braces; Priv. W. E. James, 26, ornament; Priv. IVCT Jones, 26, shirt and clock; Lance-Co rpl. J. Howe, 25, beef and bread; Priv. J. T. David, 24, cake box; Priv. E. Hopkins, 20, leg of mutton and picture; Buglar F. L. Abbott, 20, shirt and cheese. THE ARTILLERY. A liarge number assembled at the Artillery Drill-hall on Mcnnday evening on the occasion of the distribution of prizes to the members of the No. 8 (Bridgend) Company of the 2nd Glamorgan R.G.A. The, presentations were made by Captain T. A. Edwards, who de- livered an interesting a duress, in the course of which he thanked the tradesmen and others who had so generously contributed pre- sents. Sergt.-Major McKenzie, on beh-alf of the committee, presented Captain Edwards with a cigar case, with cigars, as a mark of their appiwiation of his services to the Company. Captain Edwards suitably acknowledged. The prizes were distributed' as follows: — Gunner Llewellyn, 158 points, blankets, shirt and bottle; Bombardier M'Donald, 152, shirts pipe, braces, and bottle; Company Sergt.- Major McKenzie, 148, blankets, bottle and umbrella; Bombardier Gould, 147, blankets; Corpt. Daniels, 144, blankets; Gunner J. A. Davies, 133, sheets, pants and bottle; Corpl. Mahoney, 121, goose and bottle; Gunner Hapgood', 120, marble clock; Gunner H. James, 117, lamp and bottle; Gunner W. Bryant, 107, vest, shirt and counterpane; Gunner S. Labbett, 102, ham and rabbit; Gunner Dodd, 102, half-ton of coal; Corpl: Willis, 99, walking-stick, shirt and damask tablecloth Gunner Gronow, 97, half-ton of coal; Gunner R. L. Davies, 94, half-ton of coal and album; Gunner Warren, 90, album, shirt, comb and brush; Gunner Cox, 89, um- brella, pipe, tablie cloth, and shirt; Gunner Quinlan, 87. counterpane and bottle; Corpl. Roberts, 86, writing desk, bottle and rabbit; Gunner Davidson, 83, goose and bottle; Gunner Roaser, 79, fowl, shirt and bottle; Trumpeter Jenkins, 67, half tone of coal and beef; Sergt. Lydden, 74, ham and rabbit; Gunner H. Davies, 66, ham and rabbit; Gun- rber D. Hailstone, 65. beef and rabbit; Gunner T. Conolly, 63. fowl, pants, pipe, a,nd tobacco; Gunner E. Hopkins, 52, Jowl and bottle: Gunner W. Roberts, 52, beef and leg of mutton; Bombardier Murphy, 59, knives and forks and beef Gunner Girbble, 48, beef and rabbit; Sergt. Baldwin, 42, beef and rab- bit; Gunner Fry, 40, beef: Gunner Ford, 40, leg of button and beef: Bombardier Llewel- lyn, 38. clock and cake; Gunner Dunster. 37, ton cf lime and clock; Hon. Sergt. Brown, 35, leggins. melod«on and rabbit; Gunner E. Richards, 22. beef.

PYLE Trap Accident.—Whilst returning home from Pyte on Friday evening a butcher named W. H. Burt, of Taibach, Port Talbot, ran over a large stone at Caegarw Hill, Margam, and was thrown out of his trap. A cyclist found him unconscious and rode to Taibach for assistance. He was brought home in the trap and examined by Dr. J. H. Davies, who found he had cOlLcussion of the brain.

MAESTEG. Carmei.—In the afternoon of Christmas Day, the' Sunday School children of Carmel Welsh Congregational Chapel were enter- tained to a Christmas tree and supplied with all kinds of fruit. This is recognised by the children, as their fruit festival. Cwrddau Mawr.—The anniversary services of Tabor Welsh C.M. Chapel were held on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the offi- ciating ministers being Rev. W. Llewelliyn Lloyd, Denbighshire, and the Rev. Afon Jones, Dinas. There were good congrega- tions, and the preaching was of a high stand- ard. Special collections were made at the close of each service towards the chapel funds. Concert.—A grand concert was held at the Town-hall on Christmas night under the aus- pices of the Maesteg Male Voice Party, con- ducted by Gwilym Taf. Mr. J. P. Gibbon, J.P.. presided, and' the artistes were: — Pianist, Miss Marie Novello Williams; so- prano, Madame Bronwen Jones-Williams; tenor, Mr. David James, Beaufort; baritone, Mr. Aneurin Edwards, Treorky; accompan- ist, Mr. R. Powell. The Chairman, in intro- ducing the artistes, said he was pleased to see the hall packed on this-occasion. The Male Voice Party were deserving of the patronage given them by the public of Maesteg, and be hoped they would keep together, whatever the result of the next competitions might be. The first item on the programme was Y Delyn Aur" by the party, which afforded a fine opening. Mr. D. James favoured th\ audience with "Lend me your aid," and usedx his fine tenor voice to advantage. Miss Marie Novello Williams's appearance once more in her native town was the signal for loud applause. The committee had provided a special grand piamo from Messrs. Thompson and Shackell, Bridgend, and she gave a mar- vellous rendering of her first solo. Madame Bronwen Jones-Williams, another daughter of Fairfield, most pleasingly rendered "0 Love, potent Love," and Thou'rt passing hence" by Mr. Aneurin Edwards was a very popular item. Miss Marie Novello Williams, in the rendering of her second pianoforte solo, was loudly encored, and was compelled to respond. "The Last Watch," by Mr. David James, pre- ceded the party in the rendition of the test- piece at Bridgend and Cardiff, Song of the Norrthmelll." which was rendered in fine style, and showed good training and a splendid con- ception of the piece. In the second part, Mr David James opened with" A Dream of Para- dise," and Madame Bronwen Jones-Williams sweetly sang Sweet Birdie," which was loudly applauded, and Madame Williams de- lightfully responded with "Waift her, Angels." Miss Williams again appeared with a pianoforte solo. She manipulated the key board in such a brilliant manner as to call forth deafening cheers from the audience. It is Enough," by Mr. Aneurin Edwards was masterfully rendered, and was loudly encored, Mr. Edwards responding with a typical Welsh song. The party followed with On the ram- parts," and, perhaps on account of the pleas- ing soft passages, executed in pure intona- tion. this may be classed as the finest render- ing by the party ini the evening's programme. When they closed the applause was deafening. They sang Hiraeth," in redpouse to the sug- gestion of the Chairman. Another pianoforte solo by Miss Williams, and a duet, The Two Beggars," by Messrs. James and Edwards, brought Madame Jones-Williams to the front of the platform to Lead in the solo. God save the King."—-The Male Voice Party were un- successful at Bridgend Eisteddfod, but had the satisfaction of winning at Cardiff, beating both the first and second winners at Bridg- end.

SHORT STORY. A PAYING GUEST. "A lady, having a larger house than she needs, would be glad to receive a paying guest. Advantages of good society," kc. "There, that reads very well." said Mrs. Gray, contemplating her Times at breakfast. "I'm sore with this large house, furnished in the newest style, I ought to get good terms." --A Mrs. Gray very soon had answers to her advertise- ment—one and all refused to pay sufficient for board, let alone lodging and the "advantages." Then there was a lull, but in the afternoon another applicant appeared-a tall, striking-looking woman, about five-and-thirty, whose dress, extremely simple, was cut to perfection. She had bright, engaging mannars, though she confessed to a sorrow- ful life. She required cheerful society, and she admitted frankly she hadn't the means to keep a good house and go out a great deal. She asked the terms. They were certainly very good ones-for Mrs. Gray. "Well, I don't mind," said the lady, after a slight hesitation. "I think I should get on well with you. Suppose I came for a month-a sort of trial on both sides; then, if we must part, we part friends. I am quite charmed with the house." Mrs. Gray was charmed with a paying guest who would pay. The lady had given her name as Wellmore—Miss Glady3 Wellmore—an unpretending surname, so that Mrs. Gray felt sure of respectability. References were exchanged, and on both sides proved satisfactory. Miss Gladys Wellmore was very soon installed in the best room and the cosiest chair by the drawing-room fire. Shortly after her arrival Mrs. Gray gave a little dinner-party by way of beginning the advantages. Certainly she had not over-rated her society-it was socially good, and it was pleasant and cultivated. On her side Miss Wellmore delighted men and women alike, and was very soon in the swim of the circle. At the end of the month the two ladies mutually agreed nothing would be better than the present arrangement. Miss Wellmore was always included in the invita- tions she made things go so, and did not stand in the light of the young girls. She sang, she knew every game that was ever invented, she got hold of all the new dances-and the latest gossip; she was a capital talker. In fact, she possessed all the social virtues. "Astonishing that woman has never married," was said. "I have an invitation for i a little music and a dance," said Mrs. Gray, one morning, "and am asked to bring you." Miss Wellmore accepted. Music ud dance went off swimmingly—so did some plate. "Who can it be?" said the hostess, in despair, when the loss was discovered, which was not till the next day. "All my servants are trustworthy." Miss Wellmore, who was calling, said sympa- thetically: "It's most unfortunate! but are you quite sure of your servants ? "Oh, yes. But it may be some of the men sent in by the firm who supplied the supper. You know, Miss Wellmore, that plate was most valuable. The police discovered nothing. The outside waiters turned out to be distressingly respectable. The plate was never traced, and the matter per- force dropped. Not so very long afterwards another friend of Mrs. Gray's, a Lady Mary Davenport, invoked the aid of Gladys Wellmore in some charades she was getting up. You are so clever in that line," she said-" about the dresses and words and everything. Do help us rehearse and direct the affair." "I shall be too pleased," said the ilways obliging Miss Wellmore. She, in fact, got up the charades herself, and had carte blanche to call for what accessories she needed, either in dress and adorn- ments or properties. She demurred, however, if these articles were costly. "They might get lost," she said. "Oh, my dear," said Lady Mary, "it's all right. Besides, I've nothing else we can use." The charades were a success, and everyone sang the praises of the clever instructor. Mrs. Gray was flattered by the universal appreciation of her "pay- ing guest." But a thunderbolt fell in the midst of the rejoicings when Lady Mary rushed to all her friends with the startling news that bar one set of diamonds was missiner, and also several costly trifles. Miss Wellmore was terribly concerned; she begged to know if any of the things had been used in the charades; she had been so particularly care- ful to collect all in her charge and return them. Lady Mary did not know, and laughed at the idea of suspicion. Her daughter, to whom the articles had been delivered, was asked. She said a small silver goblet had been used; she could not recall its return. Miss Wellmore said she particularly remembered handing this goblet back; but Miss Davenport's memory was not refreshed. She only observed: "No doubt you did, but there were so many people about." This young lady said thought- fully to her mamma as ihsy walked home later: "I wonder who Mis3 Wellmore is." "My dear chill!" said Lady Mary, shocked, "don't get those horrid cynical ideas 5" Other people, however, shared the same experience. The lost articles were never found, so whoever the thief was he or she was a "smart hand." Miss Davenport's remark got repeated, with the frequent, addition: "After all, it's a sensible thing to say," and several ladies made it a point to get hold of Mrs. Gray, and try and find out who her guest was. The answers were always satisfactory. But invitations dropped off, though nobody balieved Miss Wellmore could possibly be involved. There was some excuse given-the table was full or the time too short. So neither Mrs. Gray nor her friend got asked so frequently as formerly. About this time Miss Wellmore talked of requiring change of air. Lily Davenport brought the news to her mother. "I believe there's something," she concluded. "Nonsense, Lily!" "Well,* it's very odd, mother-nobodv lost a thing till this woman came, and then, wherever she has been valuables have vanished. Mrs. Gray is rather a :oodle,-slie wouldn't find out anybody. And now this flitting—it's odd." Lady Mary mused; then she consulted her husband. A few days afterwards a gentlemanly man called at Mrs. Gray's house and requested to see hat lady. When admitted to her presence this personage said, politely: "I believe you have a Miss Gladys Wellmore boarding with you, madam." "A paying guest," corrected Mrs. Gray, stiffly. "May I ask "I have reason to think she is a person I am in search of. Is she at home ? "Yes—but what-who-" began Mrs. Gray, bewildered. "Are you a relation of hers-a friend?" The official countenance did not smile. "No, madam—a detective." Mrs. Gray uttered a subdued shriek. "I have been in communication with several families of your acquaintance. Where shall I find Miss WeAirore?il "This is absurd," said Mrs. Gray; "I had the highest references with this lady. Who has preferred this dreadful charge?" "Mr. Davenport, madam." "That affair was investigated, and nothing camte of it." The detective reiterated his wish to see the lady. Mrs. Gray, bristling all over, told him to follow her, and they proceeded to the dressing-room where Miss Wellmore was doing some packing. The detective stepped before Mrs. Gray. "Jessie Lowe," he said, quietly. Miss Wellmore sprang up with a scream. "Now, don't make a noise," said the detective. "Here's my warrant. This is a person we've been looking for on other charges," he said, turning to Mrs. Gray. The "paying guest "stood with blanched cheek and crushed aspect. Mrs. Gray dropped into a chair. "I can't have been so deceived! she gasped. "I'm afraid you have, madam," said the detective, blandly. Another constable, waiting near the house, was called in, and' Miss Wellinore's rooms searched, hut nothing was found. Too sharp," said the men; "we know her. Come along, Jessie Lowe." "I've had a good time, anyhow," said she, laughing roughly, "and done you 'tecs." "She's one of the cleverest thieves in London, my lord," said the detective, when the woman was con- victed on charges of hotel robbery and the theft of Mr. Davenport's jewels and trinkets. Mrs. Gray hid her head in shame and shut her doors on the world. "If I were she," said Lily Davenport, "I'd call people boarders in future-that's honest; any sort of sham may be hidden by the snobbish name of a 'Payint Guest. [THK END.]

Football Teams. TONDU P.T. CENTRE v. OLD STUDENTS. The team to represent the Old Boys on Fri- day, January 3rd, will be selected' from —A. Phillips, A. Dyer, T. E. Jones, Edgar Phillips, A. W. Cole, J. Edwards, D. Williams, E. A. Lloyd, T. Liedtke, M. O. Jones, H. Roberts, T. Roberts, W. E. Thomas, and D. Law- rence. BRIDGEND v. PENARTH. The team to meet Penarth to-morrow (Sat- urday) was selected to-night. Kick off at 3 o'clock.

LLANBLETHIAN. Xmas Day.-The services at Llianb let Irian Church on Xmas Day were conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Thomas. The decorations were carried out by Mrs. Robertst of the Vicarage, Mrs. and Miss Dunir, Mrs. W. John, M:aJrl- boro" Grange.

COWBRIDGE. Association Football.—Cowbridge Associa- tion. Football team journeyed to St. Athan on Saturday, and defeated the homesters by five goals to nil. The town men exercised superi- ority in all departments. Services for Men,.—The last of the series of services for men arranged by the Vicar (Rev. Isaiah Roberts) was held on Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Church, and there was a large attendance. The Vicar delivered an instruc- tive address, choosing as his subject, Is a happy life possible?" The services will be resumed in Lent. Prize Distribution.—Prizes were' distri- buted to the pupils of the St. Mary's Sunday School on Friday evening, by Mrs. Arthur Evans. A large number attended at the Schoolroom, and prior to the distribution a miscellaneous programme carried out, those who contributed items including the Vicar (Rev. I. Roberts), Rev. Gilbert Thomas, Misa Connie Thomas. Miss Goulden, Miss Eddolls, Miss Knapton, Mr. F. Knapton. Xmas Day.—The decorations of St. Mary's were exceedingly pretty, and reflected great credit OIL the ladies and' gentlemen respon- sible for the work, viz., Mrs. and Miss Ed- rmmdes, Old Hall; Mrs. A. S. Evans, Mrs. D. Lewis, Misses Griffiths, Mrs. Sheperd, Miss Mollie Llewellyn, Mrs. Gwyn, Mrs. W. Jen- kins, Mrs. Torney, Miss E. Thomas, Mr. Tilley, Mr. C. V. Stockwood, and the Rev. G. Thomas. The services on Christmas Day commenced with a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7 o'clock, the Vicar and the Rev. G. Thomas officiating. The 8 o'clock service was taken by the Vicar and the Rev. W. F. Evans, the headmaster of the Grammar School. The service at 11 o'clock was con- ducted by the Vicar. The offertories were for the sick and poor fund. At the early services there were a large number of com- municants. Ramoth Sunday School.—A cantata en- titled A Bundle of Sticks" was performed on December 18th by members of Cowbridge and Llaniblethian Jsunday Schools, conducted by- Miss Dena Bird, with Mr. Morgan Jones at the piano. The crowded audience greatly appreciated the efforts of the children, and the soloists in the cantata, who made their first appearance, created a favourable impres- sion. The talent displayed in the literary part off the programme, which preceded the cantata, proved that there is no lack of material in the church.—On December 20th Mr. W. Fickard, superintendent of the Cow- bridge School, and Mr. Evan Thomas, super- intendent of the Llanblethian School, distri- buted to the children' the money which had been deposited' during the yoar in the Sunday School Savings Band, the' amount distributed. reaching nearly £ 300.—On Christmas night the Church Choir gave their annual concert, under the Leadership of the veteran conduc- tor, Mr. I. D. Evans, who, by the way, a record of 40 years as leader of Ramoth Choir. The concert was of a very high order and greatly appreciated by the crowded audience. Mr. Harold Bird was in the chair. —On Boxing Night another entertainment was given, this time the songs and recitations were illustrated by the magnificent lantern purchased by the school at a considerable cost. This proved a great success.—The pro- ceeds of the above go to the Sunday School, and already a sufficient sum is in hand to de- fray the cost of the school's annual trip to the seaside.—Mr. W. Pickard has been again re- elected superintendent of the Cowbridge School, and Mr. Evan Thomas for the Llan- blethian School. COUNTY POLICE COURT. Tuesday.—Before General T. B. Tyler. C.B. (in the chair), Colonel H. R. Homfray, and Mr. T. J. Yorwerth. School Attendance.—The following were summoned for the non-attendance of their children at school: —Thomas John, Liswor- ney, labourer, fined 6s. John Fenn, Siggin- stone, labourer, order to attend made. Wm. Howells, JLlanliarran, collier, 10s.; Charles Henry Issott, Pontyclun, labourer, order made; Joseph Eddolls, Cowbridge, postman, order; David Evans, Holly Bush Farm, labourer, order. Transfer.—The license of the White Lion, Ystradowen, was transferred temporarily from Robert Radcliffe to John David.

CEFN CRIBBWR Music Success.—ivris& J. A. Hayter has been successful in passing the advanced certificate examination of the Aswciated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. Miss Hayter was pre- pared for the examination, by Mr. Gomer Jones, who also preparedi her for Associate of the College of Violinists, which she has also passed.

KENFIGHILL, Success.—At the recent examination of the London College of Music, the following pupils of Miss Riohardis, Ty Gwalia, Kenfig Hill, were successful:—Intermediate section, Miss Irene Maud Dowling, with honours, and Miss Emma Jane Thomas, 1st class, the latter hav- ing honours at the last examination and the former 1st class. 7278 Singing Festival.—The annual Cymanfa Ganu under the auspices of the Calvinistic Methodist Churches of the Pyle district (in- cluding those of Kenfig Hill, Forthcawl, and Water-street) was held at Moriah Chapel, Kenfig Hill, on Christmas Day. The various choirs attended in strong numbers, and the quality of the singing was of a high order, and evidenced the care which the local pre- centors had taken in the training of the choirs. The conductor was Mr. Thomas Thomas, A.C., Pyle, and the organists Misses S. A. Lewis and Janet Thomas. Mr. William Reynolds presided in the morning; Mr. T. David in the afternoon, and Mr. T. Edwards in the evening. The arrangements, which were in every way satisfactory, were in the hands of a committee representing the differ- ent churches, the officers being Mr. Richard Morgan, Maudlam (chairman), Mr. John Bees, Cornelly (treasurer), and Mr. W. Rey- nolds, Margam (secretary). A carpital pro- gramme had been prepared, including some. old favourites and the anthems Bendegedig fyddo Arglwydd Ddum Israel" (J. Thomas) and Gwynaed concwest ar Galfaria fryn" (J. T. Rees) were well performed,.

BLAENGARW Presentation.—One of the senior deacons of Bethania Church, Mr. David Morgan, who has left the neighbourhood to take up his. re- sidence at Kenfig Hill, has been presented by the church with a pair of gold spectacles in silver case, as a recognition 'of his faithfulness in the office. Those who addressed the meet- ing were the Rev. W. A. Williams (pastor), Messrs. D. Evans, J. Owen, J. Francis, T. Meredith, D. Llewellyn, and Philip Davies.

NANTYMOEL. Music Success.—We are piteased to note that Miss Alice Thomas, daughter of Mr. Thomas, Vale View, who is a pupil of Mr. Wm. Leyshon, has been highly successful in passing the recent examination of the Royal College of Music. Teacher and pupil are to be congratulated upon the success. Tea and Concert.—The annual tea and con- cert in connection with Gilead English C.M. Church were held on Christmas Day. The tea was, as usual, well patronised, and much enjoyed. The concert at the hall in the eve- ning was a great success, and the efforts of the artistes, who were in their best form, were highly appreciated by a large and en- thusiastic audience. Funera1.-The funeral of Mr. W. Colley, The BJow; Nantymoel, who was so unfortun- ately killed whi'lSst at work in the Wyndham Colliery on Thursday, last week, took place on Tuesday amiidst every manifestation of sym- pathy and regret. The solemn cortege, which was an exceedingly large one, was headed by the Ogmore Valley Temperance Band, of which deceased was a prominent member. The impressive strains of the "Dead March" in Saul were most touching, and many were deeply moved. The beauti- ful coffin was covered with handsome floral tributes. The interment was made in the Blaenogwr Cemetery. The greatest sym- pathy is felt for the grief-stricken young widow and other relatives in their sad be- feavement.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Christmas Holidays.—Full reports of the various services and entertainments held in this town during Christmas week will appear in the next issue of the" Gazette." A new feature of the present week has been the ab- sence of the usual prize distribution among the local Volunteers, which ever since the for- mation of the Llantwit branch has been an annual custom. Distribution of CharitiesThe usual dis- tribution of public and private charities took place in the week ending with St. Thomas'o Day and the beginning of the present week. By these means many a home has been bright- ened, and the various private have the satisfaction of knowing that their acts of benevolence and generosity were like sun- beams In. the dreariness of winter, when na- ture appears to mourn over the dying yeah The Institute.—The members of the Insti- tute were nrivileged in having an intellectual treat on Monday last, when. Captain Hairy Randall, of Bridgend, delivered an excellent address on The Darwinian theory." Mr. John Morgan occupied the chair. Captain Randall claimed the nineteenth century as the age of Darwin, and spoke forcibly there- on. -tie gave a very clear definition of species, the differences between species and varieties, and the differences between natural and artificial selection. He regarded the dif- ferences which constitute species to exist only in the imagination, and not in nature. Be- fore Darwin's time the generallj accepted idea was that species did not change. The speaker dwelt upon heredity and variations, and the great struggle for life. Here he gave many fine examples, and continued by declaring that "the fittest survive, the others go to the wall." The interesting ad- dress -from beginning to end was highly in- structive, and much appreciated. Discussion was invited, and those who took part in it were Messrs. T. Morgan, D. Hopkin, D. Mor- gan Rees, J. S. Thomas, and Kibblewhite, Wick. Captain Randall responded in suit- abLe terms, and was heartily thanked and ap- plauded for his address and his coming from Bridgend for the purpose of delivering it be- fore the member of the Llantwit Major and District Institute. There was a fair attend- ance, but Christmas week prevented the num- ber of hearers who might otherwise have been expected.

TONDU & ABERKENFIG. Cantata.—The Welsh Baptist Adult Choir gave their annual performance in full char- acter, Marjorie" being tbe book selected. Judging from the crowds of people that came to see it from far and near, Majorie" was a great favourite, inasmuch as scores were turnied away on the Monday night. The choir and artists did the work allotted to them ,as usual. leaving nothing to be desired, the three little urchins and the Tin Whistle Band coming in for special praise. The commit- tee, who had the valuable services of Mr. D. W. David as their secretary, Mr. D. Thomas, D.C., and Rev. R. Johns (pastor) as treasurer artd chairman respectively, are quite satisfied with the results financially, and expect to realise a clear profit of £40, which goes to- wards the extinction of the chapel debt.

CONGREGATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. A successful eisteddfod was held at the Council School, Tondu, on Christmas Day, under the auspices of the Congregational Church. president was Mr. H. T. Joseph, Cardiff; conductor and literary ad- judicator, the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis, Bryn- menin; musical adjudicator, Mr. W. H. Davies, Porthcawl prize bags, Mrs. W. Thomas and Mrs. J. Hurley, Aberkenfig; ac- companist, Miss Jeallies, Tondu. Awards: — Piano solo: Miss Elvy D-vies, Tondu. Juvenile recitation (under seven ye are): Divided between Willie Pettard and Stella Cobley, Aberkenfig. Juvenile solo: 1, Rubina Webster; 2, Lottie Daniel, Tondu. Open recitation (own selection): Mr. John Stenner, Cefn Cribbwr. Bass solo: Divided between Mr. David Davies, Cefn Cribbwr, and Mr. Alexander Jones, Aberkenfig. Contralto solo Miss Jenkins. Jenfig Hill. Juvenile recitation (under fifteen years): Florrie Chubb, Tondu. Tenor solo: Divided between Mr. John Richards, Tondu, and Mr. Einlyn Davies, Aberkenfig. Prize bags: Mrs. Lloyd, Cefn1 Cribbwr. Soprano solo: Miss Blodweir Rees, Coytra- hen. Juvenile Choirs: Aberkenfig (conductor, Mr J. T. Hopkins). Chief choral: No choir appeared.

BETTWS, Colliery Enterprise.—The water at Moer- gila Colliery has been successfully tapped. There was 300,000 tons, and great praise is due to Mr. Jenkin Thomas and Mr. Thomas Thomas, two youngest sons of the late Mr. Jenkin Thomas, Caerau, for managing the work without incurring an accident. In a month's time it is expected that employment will be given to about 40 colliers.

POR 1 hCAWL. Golf.—The Muller Cup for Juniors was won on Boxing Day by Mr. C. E. Lynch Blosse. School of Music.—Miss Scale, daughter of Mr. Robert Scale, solicitor, Maesteg, a pupil at this school', has successfully passed the ad- vanced grade of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. ex- aminations at Cardiff. Moorlanda School.—The following is the list of prize-winners at this school:—Scrip- ture: 1, Maggie Williams; 2, K. Jones. English: 1, M. Williams> 2, M. Morgan; 3, K. Thomas and D. Barrow. Music: 1, D. Barrow; 2, F. Davies. French D. Barrow. Arithmetic: E. Nurton. Drawing: M. Wil- liams and B. Jones. Work: S. David. Gymnasium: S. David. Archdeacon Ed- mondes's prize (voted for by boarders and staff) was gained by S. David. Singing Festival.—On Christmas night a successful singing festival was held at the English Congregational Chapel, the choirs of the Congregational, Wesleyan and Baptist Churches taking part. A splendid pro- gramme of hymns was carried out, and the anthems, Oh, what are thtxse?" was well per- formed. Councillor David Jones presided, and at the outset delivered an interesting ad- dress. Rev. B. C. Davies (pastor of Gilgal Baptist Church) also spoke. The conductor of the united choir was Mr. Edward Jones, and Mr. George Bishop was at his usual place at the organ. Unitarian Sunday School, Nottage.—The annual Xmas entertainment and distribution of prizes to the scholars of the above school took place oni Xmas night. The room had been very tastefully decorated, and the Xmas tree, laden with presents, gave a good deal of prospective delight to the children. An ex- cellent programme, consisting of recitations, readings, dialogues, and carols was rendered by the Sunday scholars, and at its close the school prizes were distributed, an interesting feature being the giving of six special prizes to six scholars who had put in a full attend- ance during the year. Sudden iieath.—The death occurred with tragic suddenness on Thursday evening of Mrs. Vickary, restaurant keeper, John-street, Porthcawl. Tire deceased, who was 49 years of age, retired to bed rather early, and soon afterwards was seized with a fit of vomiting. There was only a little girl in the room witn her at the time, and she was naturally greatly aarmed when Mrs. Vickary jumped out of bed and fell back gasoincr for breath. Mrs. Langdon, a neighbour, was called in, and it was found that Mrs Vickarv had passed away. Deceased was a native of Bangor, but had lived in Porthcawl for a great many years. Dock Fatality.—On Sunday the dead body of Mr. John vanB, aged 56, who lived for many years at Porthcawl. was found at the bottom of the Swansea Central Dry Dock with the left side of his face and his skull smashed in, apparently by a fall. The de- ceased, who was a foreman in the employ of the Ocean Dry Dock Co., had the night before been superintending the arrangements for filling the dock with water, and it is surmised that while so engaged he fell1 down to the bottom of the dock, a distance of 20 feet.— The remains were conveyed to Porthcawl on Thursday by the train arriving there at 3 o'clock, and a large number assembled at the station to meet the train. The coffin was carried shoulder high to Newton Parish Church, in the graveyard' of which the inter- ment was made. The services in the church and at the graveside, which were of an im- pressive character, were conducted by the Rev. T. Holmes Morgan (Rector). STONELEIGH COLLEGE. On Thursday, the 19th inst., the pupils of this College gave two very interesting enter- tainments (afternoon and evening) at Mr. H. B. Comley's Rooms, the proceeds of which were to provide the usual Christmas tree for the local children, and on Friday, the 20th, each child was thereby permitted, to receive gifts of clothing, fruit, tqprs, etc. The Fraulein Brill and their governesses are to be thanked Mld: congratulated for the trouble they have undergone, and the pupils for the work they have undertaken in making the Porthcawl children happy at this time of the year. Whilst one and all did well, special mention should be made of Miss M. Hughes, of Pontycymm,er, whose acting was greatly admired. The following was the pro- g1"amme: -Piano solo, "ovelette," Miss B. Jones; operetta, "Drums and Voices, or the Grenadier Cap" characters—Rosalie, Miss N. Davies; Choralie, Miss M. Hughes; Laurie, Miss G. Price; Lady Flossie, Miss E. Jones; Duchess, Miss F. Morgan; fanlCY dance. Comedietta in two acts, The Mys- tery of Muddewitz" Characters—Madame Rosendorf, Miss Dowdell; Caroline Muller, Miss F. Morgan; Mme. Speynhausen, Miss B. Jones; Mme. Kreutzbrod, Miss N. Davies; Mme. Fluttermann, MissE. Jones; Gertrude, Miss G. Price; Katrine, Miss M. Hughes. Violin solo. Miss N. Price. Operetta- 111 two acts, founded on Browning's poem, The Pled Piper, or the Ratcatcher of Hamelin" Char- aeters—The Pied Piper, Miss M. Hughes; The Mayor of Hamelin Miss E. Jones; Gretchen. Miss M. Gwyn; The Schoolmaster, Miss N. Davies; Hans, Misl8> Ph. Hayles; Ger- trude, Miss E'. Mborsom Elsa, Miss M. Pbwell.

PONTYCYMMER. Cwrddau Mawr.—The annual meetings were heW: at BelthJ Church on Christmas Day. The audiences were fairly good conI- sidering the other events in the neighbour- hood. Tine preachers were the Rev. M. D. Jones, Mountain Ash, and the Rev. James Llewellyn, Tredegar. Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Church held its Sunday School quarterly meetings on. Sunday, when the afternoon, and evening ser- vices were devoted to excellently rendered: programmes arranged by Mr. David Samuel John. Recitations and solos were given in the afternoon by Tommy Lewis, Beatrice May Williams, Idriswyn Davies, Hector Garfield, Idris Harries, Thos. J. Morgan, Wm. Enloch Davies, Hannah E. Thomas, Gwyn. Maddocks, Cassie Davies, Annie Jante Bevan1, Sarah M. Thomas, Hilda Phillips, Olive Phillips, and the children's choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Jones. In the evening, after the children had conducted the introductory part of the service," The Star of Bethlehem" was finely sung by Mr. Cerdor Davies, and this was followed by the rendering of the history of Jonah, cast into a dialogue, and taken part in by Messrs. David Jas. Richards, William John, James Lloyd, David Samuel John, Evan Davies, Christopher Harries, David Jones, the whole rendering occupying nearly an hour. home musical items followed by Misses M. E. Davies, Lizzie Morgan, and Messrs. J. Jones and Cerdor Davies. The pastor (Rev. David Hughes) presided through- out the day. NODDFA EISTEDDFOD. The Noddfa Church held its annual eilSi- teddfod at the Public-hall on Christmas Day. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. 0. T. Jones, L.T.S.C., P'entre; literature, Rev. W. A. Williams, Blaengarw; poetry, Rev. Peter Williams (Pedr Hir), Liverpool; miap draw- ing, Mr. Idloes Jones, B.Sc., Pontycymmer; essay on coal, Mr. J. Johnson, in the absence through illness of Mr. David Thomas, M.E.; prize' bags, Miss Thomas, Brynawel, Ponty- cymmer. The conductor was the Rev. T. B. Phillips, Tyiagwyn, and the presidents were Mr. J. Griffiths, Pontyrhil, and Dr. E. J. Parry. The secretarial duties were dis- charged by Messrs. D. Daviea and Thomas Griffiths. Awards:- Pianoforte solo, children under 16 years of age: 1, Miss O. Morgan.; 2, Miss Bessie Rogers. Solo, girlis under 15 years: 1, Agnes Phillips; 2, S. J. Davies. Recitation, children under 15 years: 1, Miss Richards; 2, Miss Jones. Violin solo, for children under 16 years: Miss Hannah May Reynolds. Essay on Coal" (confined to children undier 16 years): 1, George Lewis: 2, Robert Smith. Solo, boys under 15 years: 1, Master How- ard. Besrt map of Wales: Mr. Robert Smith. Prize bag: Miss .S. Davies. Solo (confined to those who basnet previ- osuly won 5s.): Mr. D. J. Jones. Contralto solo Madame Ruth Griffiths. Recitation: Mr. Wm. Morgan, check- weigher. Tenor solo Mr. David Thomas. Verses on the late Mr Edward Lewis, J.P.: Councillor T. O. Jones, Pon.tyrhil. Soprano solo: Miss A. Rees, Post Office. Essay on Christian Socialism" Madame W. Wiliamsi, Pontyrbil. Solo for old men Mir. William Edwards. Bass solo: Half the prize given to Mr. D. Morgan, Pontyrbil. Impromptu speech: Mr. Daniel Lewis.

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