The Glamorgan Gazette

Lambeth Guardians decided on Wedne:iduy to emigrate thirty pauper children to Can- ada- Aged eighty. Richard Spry, a Crimean veteran, died on Wednesday at East Stone- liomse, Devon. In a case at Blackburn, it, wa3 stated that, organ-grinden enrned 10s. each on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6s. on other days. Mr. Matthew Wildsmith, of Jermyn-street, and Rocke House, Erich, Kent, and his wife cele- brated their diamond-wedding on Tuesday. Over 150 converts have been made by the girl preacher. Frances Bradly Starr. aged thirteen, who has iust concluded a. tuissiorlat Newport, MOIl,

PORTHCAWL. M ss-ion. —-During this week a successful mission is being held under the auspices of the Free Churches' Council. The meetings, which have, been well attended, are conducted on spontaneous lines. Rifle Range.—Tho contract for carrying out the alt< rations on the firing points on the Portiicawl Rifle1) jciange is almost completed. The several points have been greatly length- ened, so as to enable a. larger number of men to shoot at the same time. Dance.—Mr. Comley's rooms, were- prettily decorated on New Year's Eve, when a most successful dance was held. A large number attended. and dancing was vigorously kept up nom 9 to 3 o'clock to the strains of Mr. A. F. Y\ inkfield's band. The- duties of M.C.'s were discharged by Mr. J. Hutclme-on and Mr. J. Elias. 011 the last stroke of 12 the ■whole company joined bands and sang "Anid Lang Syne." The refreshments were served by Messrs. H. B. Coin-ley and Sons.

BRYNCETHIN. Boy Rescued.—A number of boys were skating Oil Sunday on the large, pond adjoin- ing Bryuceth in Colliery. It is very deep in parts, and the ice was weak in the centre. One of them named Williams, a boy between 17 and 18, ventured to the centre and went through. The ice on each side of the hole held, and lie grasped the edge. There was a great line and cry, and a. rope was thrown to him, but the effort was fruitless. A ladder was subsequently got, and by this means he was saved after being a considerable time in the water.

PROGRESS IN THE BRIDGEXD DISTRICT 3 The animal meeting of the Bridgend Dis- trict or the. I ml-pen-dent Order of Oddreiiows (Manchester Unity; was held at tae Earl- Gi Dunraven Ledge-room, the old Besar Hotel. Bridgend, on Monday. The Grand Master, Mr. Levis Levis, W ick. presided, supported by Mr. John Edwards, Aberkenfig, Deputy Grand Master; Mr. Rees Lewis. Wick, Treasurer; Mr. David Williams, Bridgend, Prov. C.S. Dele-gates vere present repre- sent ing the various lo-clges as follows: Earl of Dnnraven, Mr. Chas. Soiton; Na*a Pc-ni, T Air John David: Mansel Abbey, Mr. W.J. Hide,; Bran-ac-Ixid', Mr. D. Edwards; Centre Glamorgan, Mr. David Danes: Tro- harno, Mr. John Quick Kemhg Boroagta M-. Rees Rees; IriciKi in Need, Mr. D, R. Jones; Ogniore alley, Mr. Yvrn. Cole; Tuskar Rock (Porthcawl). Rev. T. J. Davits; QuiD. Mr Wm. MUes: Caradog ab Bran. Mr. Levis Griffiths. The total membership was returned at 1.610, and the receipts amounted to £ *?76 19s. 2d. Funeral- claims paid amounted to £ 220. It was nnanimouoly re- solved to co-operate i-n the inauguration of a South Wales and Monmouthshire Conference., in order to further the principles of the trnity. Messrs. Lewis Levis and Wendell He we we- re appointed delegates. An tration committee, consisting of Messit;. Rees Levis. W. H. Hitchings. David James. W. J. Jackson, Rees JoLn, and Ee-es Rock, was ap- pointed. Messrs. Lewi"- Lewis and Wendell ,L Howe w ere annointed delegates to attend the Cardiff Annual Moveable Conference. Mr. John Edwards. Treharne Lcd?e, Aberisarfig, was elected Grand Master for the current rear, and Mr. D. R. Jone*. Friend in Need Lodce. Lakston-, was elected Deputy Grand Master. THE DINNER. The Provincial Grand Master (Mr. ^Lev. u> Lewis) presided at the dinner, whicii was held at the Angel Hotel, and. in addi- tion to the district officials v.nd delegate*, the attendance included the Rev. David Phillips. P.P.G.M. (Vicar of Newcastle). Dr. Allan Low, ami Mr. J. Sankey. Rev. D. Phillips proposed "The Munches- ter Unity. He said lie had taken a deep interest in' Cdklfe-Howship, and never since lie had pnt his hand to the plough had he. found any reason) to look back. They ought to teel proud to belong to :ch a strong Unity, which worked for the best interests of y-ju all five world over. (Hear, hear.) To join a Friendly Society was a ditTY of every man, and to belong to the Manchester Unity was to select the b-e-t Society. (Applause.) Numeri- cally and financially it was the strongest, and its work -was carried en on such a sound, safe- basis that unite need be afraid of joining it. He hoped that whatever legislation would bo parsed dealing with old age pensions, it would not punish the Friendly Society mm by giving tiiem simply the same pension as that to be received by the tli rift (Applause.) This should bo kept prominently before the powers that be." and he hoped they would do their duty towards the Frien.c-.iy Society members, wi.o. not only helped themselves, but helped others as well. (Applause.) The Board cf Guardians were not to take irto consideration in conn-action with an appli- cation for relief any grant from a. Friendly Society not exceeding .)6. a Meek, and ho hoped: the Legislature would adopt a similar policy m regard to the old age pensions. Mr. D. Williams (the Prov. C.S.), with whose name the toast was coupled, said the Manchester Unity stood pre-eminent among Friendly Societies—it was t'be richest, the largest, the .soundest, and the greatest Friendly Society in the world. (Applause.) This was no vain or empty boast, hut it was tn ily substantiated by tho annual reports of the Registrar of Friendly Societies. The Manchester 'Unity was initiated in 18.J2. and since then its progress had been phenomenal, and the re.if.on for this was that the. Society was founded cit sound financial principles which had been maintained all along the line, notwithstanding unfair competition, and other adverse circumstances. There wv.% no civilised part at the world where an Odd- fellow could not find a rcckf'. The member- ship to-day was lCidy 1J350,000; the total capital had just reached something like 13 £ millions; whiie sick and funeral benefits paid, according to tlie ir.o<t recent returns, to (Applause.) These figures spoke for themselves. The members received mo-e than 20 shillings for every pound paid in because of the care taken in Manchester of their finances, and the con- tinual increases made in the reserve funds, as a result of which they gave more in benefits than was actually received in contributions. (Hear, hear.) He was sorry that in the Bridgend district they were not making the progress they shouhL This was due in a measure to the unfa' competition of unregis- tered- societies, dividing societies, and slate clubs. To the honour of the Vicar of New- castle, it cc-uld bo said that he had always taken his place on the- s:de of sound socie- ties, but he was sorry the same could not re- said for an the other clergymen and Noncon- formist ministers in the district some of them gave active support to slate -fifths. These clubs pretended to be Friendly Socie- ties. but- bo contended they vere nothing of the kind. He thought they should take such steps as to bring all societies pretending to be Friendly Societies under the actuarial supervision of the Registrar of Friendly So- cieties. (Applause.) After speaking in tup- port of the Vicar of Newcastle's views regard- ing old age pensions. Mr. Williams referred to tho p-ronosal to form a superannuation fund, and exrres.vd the hone- that the Cardiff A.M.C. would cee the culmination cf the scheme. (Applau >e.) He concluded by ap- pealing for greater enthusiasm on the part of tlie various loci* officials. Mr. Sankey submitted ,¡ T1" Bridgend D:s- tinct." ard said no-one could deny that tho Society had. been of incalculable benefit in the Bt'idg'cnd' district. An idea of the sn:r-ll- d-id "work accomplished could be gleaned*from the annual rrpcrt/i showing the moneys ex- pended1 ill- sick benefits and funeral claims. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman, responding, said the num- ber of members continued to '.Rcreas-e in the district, the total hav:n<r nrw reached- 1,610. (Applause.) Funeral c)'»im;» Irui been paid that d'f-y a.mountir o- to £ 250 cr.-d sick benefits totalled over £?,Of)-c. He was Tlad to 'an- nounce that a d'etre-- fund h.ad new been es- tablished for that district, and he had no donbt.it would prove a *rre:r^ boon. Mr. John Edwards (Denote Grand Master) proposed "The Visitors," ard Dr. Alien- Low\ in response, noint^d cut that clubs ar.A friendly societies were also in some reswei>* an advanx-a^e to the doctors, who were at f«ny rate snro of their money in attending friendly society ramh"1?. Mr. D. T? JoneF (I akston) r>ronosed- "The Host and Hostess," ard Mr. Morgan Strad- iittg suitahlv acknowledo-ed.

Soutlierndown Monthly Medal. The monthly mectal compftiticn :11. ocu-" nection -with the Sout hern down Golf Club was played on, Wednesday afternoon^ in a strong we«teirly wind. llie rcllowing were the best- cards returned: — Cress H docp Net J. T. Howell 104 20 8-4 H. O. Irvin:> D. O. Evans ^-06 -0 86

Aberbaiden Enginemen's Dispute. b We understand that the chspute at Abei- balden CbHie-ry in regard1 to hoad-icg working is lifacly to be settled shortly. With regard to the winding enginemen's grievances, a very substantial oifer has been made^by the Com- pany to the men through Aklennan John Thomas, and hopes are entereained that wiil also 00 settled amicably.

THE NEW TERRITORIAL ARMY. WAR OFFICE REQUIREMENTS. WHAT GLAMORGAN IS ASKED TO PROVIDE. The, intentions of the Army Council in re- gard to the- formation oi a Welsh division are becoming known bit by bit. 1 tie division, it appears, is to con-si-st of 1.100 officers and 28,00'J non-com missioned and men, not :2-1.000, a j originally proposed, a-iid tlie Eng- lish border counties of HerdGrd, Shropshire and Cheshire must form part of tiie division. The division wilt inchide tw*I've infantry bat- talions, a cyclist, battalion, horso, iiela and garrisoru artilkry, engineers, supply corps, and all other details. There are at present twenty infantry battalions in Wales and the Border Counties, and it is apparent, there- fore. that eight must be got rid of as infau- trv. but every inducement will be afic.rcl-ed them to join other branches of the service. REQUIRED OF GLAMORGAN. It is proposed that Glamorgan shall supply :210 officers and 5.70G non-co mm issiontd officers ar.4 meu, 4-r, in otlitr vorc.s, li^e.o than one-fifth of the- whole division. The llClt; which the eon ate essoeiatiou will he required to find, and their strength, are- as follows — Yeomanry— Oiheeis. S:. n, Ore Regiment 2o 4-i-i PTV* One Field Brigade (3 batteries) 13 dlO One Field Howitzer Battery ,lG olo One Hoise Artillcrv Briaade 1 ■■■ 317 Five Companies Roval Garrison- Artillery 1.) 385 E ngi leers— „ 1f. Two Companies Field Engineers L Telegraph Company 2 33 One Company Works Engineers 3 Iufautiy— Two BattaHons • ••• 'ij One Cyclist Battalion -1 ••• Army Service C(,rps— 0:i° Headquarter Company 8 2o<3 Aramunit-ion Column 4 a00 Transport and Supply— One Mounted Company ••• li-> St:[r Ofuu lLA,)LC. e:l. -:l 38 Total 210 .),û There must he a great disturbance in the existing garriscn artiiiery and infantry br-Ui-kes or the service. Take the artillery fi.-it. At the present time tiny u nrabr-r 37 officers and 1,321 men, and must he rtduc.-a to lo officers and 38-3 meu._ Th.i-o is no doubt- that the remainder, if they think fit to enlist, -ill fin-cl places open for ihem in toe field and howitzer batteru ■>, ai::i o n y. nat one can ascertain they would Differ this to works of defence: at the forts. There are three battalions or intontry ili- the county, with a strenatn of 08 officers -red 4.376 men. Only two battalions of foot uro required, numbering.58 officers and 1.9o0 mv.i but an infantry cylist battalion of 21 officers and 513 men is to be formed. 1 a King these figures together, there will yet remain ei7.htten officers and 1.912 iiien who will either leave or join another ue.it a-, they may d. sir e. The 2nd V.B. Welsh, a battalion which, as at present constituted, straggles -across the country from Cardiff to Ah'-ravon. will lie no ai, battalion with headquarters, in all proba- -it The latter bat-tal'um- will total, all rink about :3U, The one-tion of the Artiiiery is ot • special iptere--t, and it is regarding this in ti>-» main that the local County A-sociatiou- and the Army Council are- not lik< iv to see e\e to eye. At- present there are in the e<,ue.ty only two battalions of Volunteer Artillery, the 1st and 2nd Glamorgan Royal Garrison Artillery, with a. total strength of 37 office's and 1.321 mnl. According to the new scheme the Ar- tit' ry in the county v ;!l total 61 officers an<! 2,330 men. It will be made up -is follows: — Office.! s. Men. One Fiekl Brigade 2:^ 010 One Howitzer Battery Id 515 Five Companies E.G.A 15 5*5 C.ue Artillery Brigade 7 3l7 71 2.336 The proposal a of the aut iiomtu s are r h a t the existing 2nd Oh-m. I'ddA.. tine i;e oh. u;j r- i-e.rs of which are at Cardiif, .-h.d prov id «• tue jive compinies of Ga1 ri.-on Artiiiery which wi»i be needed for coast tlei. n- :ie d a s is; 175 officers and 585 men win be requinii, thero will be in the existing battalion more than are wanted, and the surplus will, doubt- less, find place in the other artillery corp. AVAILABLE S IT. ENGTH. Taking the existing Voluntei r force again as a basis, Glamorgan posst-sei a sufficient number to provide for the Wor Office requirf- ments, oxcept in oiffcers. According to tiio last return there were 162 officers and 6.270 men enrolled in the Yeomna ry, Avti'lcvy. ED- gineers, and Infantry. Tin-re j", tlie-re-fora, a deficic-ncy cf 57 officers, ard a >u;T.u,-n.:e of 570 men. The following table- -.nay i)(. i. tercsting: — r-iiESEXT i rKi.Nc.Tn ix <-H,A:IO::C.X. I Offi'.er.s. Mon. Glamorgan Imperial Yeeman:y. 20 4: 8 1st Royal Garriaon- Artillery 1 537 2nd Royal Garrisow Artilkry -J:; 784 Severn Dir. Royal Engineers 4 SO 2nd V. B. Welsh Regiment 31 1.505 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment :<1 .1.<j;)4 3rd Glamorgan Vol. Rifle Co'-ps ;}:} 1.117 Welsh Bearer Company 3 01 Tut 102 G.276 To bring the above branch-" s of tho -s-rv''e up to tlio establishment, the Ytomanry CL require wv?ii officers and elev; a men the 1st Royal Garrison Artiiiery fourteen office' 75 men; 2nd Royal Garrison Artillery thir- teen officers, GO men; 2nd V.B. Welsh four- teen officers, 23 men-; 3rd V.B. Welsh nine- teen officers, eight mpn 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volu-nteer Corps eleven officer. 247 men. The Engineers and Bearer Company are up to their establishments. RUMOUR OF AN ALL-WELSH DIVISION. A writes:—I believe, that, the War Office ■authorities arc not unfavourable to the pro- posal of making Wales proper the feeding ground for one cr the divisions for the new Territorial Army, and cutting off from it Shropshire, Herefordshire, and C'iushir- The officials at headquarters feel that it would greatly assist the recruiting for the Territorial Amy if behind' it tin. re lay a strong national sentiment. If the proposal be adopted Wales will provide 2-1.000 men for the Territorial Army, in addition to the coast- -d-nenco of Carnarvonshire and Anglesey.

Air Rifle Shooting. 1IERTITYRMAWR v. ST. ILLTYD'S (BRIDGEND). Merdiyrmawr: John Lane, 29: Hopkin Joae?, 29: T. Hopkins, 29; W. R. Davies, 29 • J. I. D. NieheLl. 21: J. C. Cosby, 25; H. Simper. 29; R. T. Board, 28; J. Jury, 27: Rev. M. Evaasoii. 31: E. T. Conaii-U.s, 26; J. Thomas. 27. Total, 333. St. Illtyd's D. R. James. 31; T. Morton. 28; Hopkin Jenkins, 25: R. Denning, 3D; R. Evans, 22: W. Dsvi<>s, 30; Fred James, 26; Joseph Thomas, 26; Jr.mes James. 28; Tho-s. Davies, 29; H. B. Hutchinson, 29; Fred Bartlett,"20. Total. 344. ST. ILLTYD S (BRIDGEND) v. ST. JOHXS (TONDU). St. Dlfcyd's: Wm. Thomas, 30; T. Davies, 29 Fred James, 27 R. Denning. 29; H. B. Hutchinson, 27 W. Davies, 28: James James, 25; T. Morton. 31; Richard Evans, 23; Hopkin I;, 29: F. Bartlett, 29; D. R. James, 30. Total. 342. St. John's: A. C. R-usy.eil, 28; 11. Priphard. 24: W. Mottram, 14; M. Thomas. 27: A. Williams, 18: J. C. Arth-onv. 23: B. Pur- chase. 26; W. G. Beard. 26; G. Richmond, 24: P. Mead. 30: J. Richmond, 24; G. Pur-, chase, 30. Total, 295. ROCK HOTEL <PORTHC AWL) v. WHITE LION (BRIDGEND). Rock Hotel: T. Packwotx!. 27; T. Comky, 20; C. Iiowe, 29; C. Wiliiams, 20: W. IM. Donne, 28; A. Rowe, 23: T. A. Edwards, 29; B. Rove, 31; D. Hutchinson, 29; H. Hookwav. 29; H. Williams, 29; M. Jenkins (capt.), 29. Total. 338. White Lion W. Thomas. 28! W. Wiilis-nrs, 26; J. Howe, 29; W. Austin. 24; T. Wil- liams, 27; J. Evans, 28; C. Pelfrey, 20; J. Jones, 26; E. Barrineton, 31; 1. Bevan. 29; T. Venn, 28; W. Parkins, 2S. Total, 324.

Football Teams for Saturday. BRIDGEND v. PONTARDAWE. At Pontardawe. Bridgend: Back. D. Roberts; threequar- ters (selected from). Tom Matthews (capt.), A. Pahner. D. Griffiths, E. J. Beck. B. Bur- nett, and 13. Groves; half-backs, Ciein Lew .s and S. Thomas; forwaids (selected ironi), E. JamEs. B. Gron-ow, T. Thomas, W. David. A. Richards. J. ueereman, F. bvans, E. Thomas, J. C'hilcott, G. Singer, and F. Bradshaw. Train: leaves Bridgend at 1 o'clock. 31AESTEG v. TREORKY. AtTrecrky. Maesteg: Back D. Williams; threequar- trrs, L. Treharne, ti. Llewellyn, Gunn, Hendra. and T. Duckfield; half-backs, E. Howetrs and W. Thomas: forwards (selected from), D. J. Davies (capt.), S. Ackerman, E. Jones. J. Luke, A. Roes. J .Jones, J. Owens, R. Phillips, T. Mort, and T.. Jones. BRIDGEND LEAGUE v CARDIFF LEAGUE At Bridgend. Bridgend League: Back. I. Downs (Cefn Ciibbwr); three-quarters, W. J. Lewis and Bert. Feiven (Foncycymmer). Gwilyin Hop- kins (Tcmln Rangers) and E. J. Beck (Xanty- moel); half-backs, W. Jenkins; (Bridgend 'Quins) and Jeukin Hopkins, (Tondu Rangers), c-anr, forwards, G. Butcher (Cefn Ciibbwr), Jack Chilcott (Nantymoel). G. Guildford and G. Singer (Bridge id 'Quins), W. D. Nott (T-cndu Rulers). IL Hitohiiigs- (Bettws United). W. J. Evans (Pootycymmer), and T. Ay res (Giifach Gociu. BUYNCETIIIN v. CEFN CPJBEWR. At Cefn Ciibbwr. Bryru-cthin: Back, R. Bayliss; throequ::r- tt rs. W. Edwards, S. Bayliss, G. Bailey, and E. Wi'liams; half-backs. T. Tatchell and W. Vv'i Ilium s: forwards (selected from): G. Tug.si:y (capt.), E. Rees, E. Jones, F. Tatc-hell. A. Skinner, J. Wilc-ox. J. Rees (1), J. Rep* (2), A. Tatchell, aiut G. Jenkins. Brake leaves Bryncethiu at 2 p.m..sharp. PORTHCAWL v. OGMORE VALE. At P'oithcawl. Portiicawl Back, 1. Williams; threequav- ters. W. lewis (e-i.pt.), F. Griffin. W. Power, T. Bui r.eli; half-backs, W. John and J. C e.cmbs; forwards. H. Willcins, A. Pearee. D. Hopkin. W. Watkins. E. Howells, F. Pearce. M. Hopkin. and R. Hopkin. P0NTYC YMMFR JI"N 10P I. v. FOXTY- CYMMER JUNIOR II, At Pontycyminer. Firsts: Back, E. Rigg-?: threecjuarters. D. Hopkins, W. Rudge, J. Dawe. and C. Pol- meer half-backs, W. Bevan and G. V» iilnvms (eapt.); fonvards. W. Dawe. A. Harvey, S. Smart, C. RiggB, W. Darby, W. Wilson. Ned Bryant, and J. Cross. Second. Back. E. Price; threequarters, J. Phillips, J. Miliar, T. Roberts, and X. Robins: ha it-backs, W. Popham and D. I. Rees; forwards (selected from). T. Go s (cant.). W. T. Willirons. W. V. illmms. F. Phinps. H. Harries. (!. Williams. G. Rad- I cliffe! W. GL. F. Elshury, and W. Smith. Referee. Mr. T. H. I-iedtke. Kick oft. 3.1o. PEXCOED v. PENARTH RESERVES. At Pe-ncc d. Pen coed Back. G. Devonshire: t hreequ ar- te''s, T. Evans t capt A, W. David, I. M. Howel' and J. Cooper; half-backs, Hovrc'.l and another: forwards, H. D.ivies, D. Tiiomar>. E. Davies. W. Watkins. G. Trehariun A. Young, D. W:\tkius. J..Moi-d'1' and E. b'loyd. "C' D. \Y::tkill' J, ,\J01'l1("i, :11,,1 E, S'J. Kick off at 3 o'clock sharp.

TONDU & ABERKEMHG. So: i-il Eveiring.— At the- V.'esh-y Churcii School.room 0n January 1st a pleasant veil- ing was. spent, which had been arranged by the young p-'ooie. The. room was tasteiud.y c-'s-coratecl. and at- 7 o'clock there were gath- ered quite a large number of friends. After a few remarks by tlie chairman (Mr. 1Y, E. William-). Miss Jeauos opened tlie progr-vranie witn a pianoforte overture which was ;cn- elciad in admirable style. Miss Haytcr pave I a. hue selection on the violin, while Miss Rose i'od l\!e.s-,rs. Macthews and Richmond sang in t he ir usual fine form. Later, refrc-hmeuts -ero eupplicd by the lidies. Limerick, sp.-lii ng-bee. aid shooting competition; and games were indulged in by all. Special mention must be made of Miss Hayter. also of Mis., Jeaiies who so admirably presided at the pianoforte and kept music floating the whole of the evening. TONDU P.T. CENTRE RE-UNION. The scvpmh annual re-union arranged li- the Tondu Pupil Teachers' Centre Past Stu- dents' Association was- held at the Tcndu Schools on Friday. Tlie footbe.il and hock;y matches which had been r.rranged for tin* afternoon coi-hl not be taken seriously ow- in*r to the frost-bound state of th.es ground; still several of the Past and Present tuioud out. A large numbc of Past htudenis sat- down to the excellent tea which had been prepared by :\L, E. E. Lloyd, assisted hv severed of the lady student<. T'-a over, tin* meeting v. as addressed by Mr. l'drix Wi'liams. who. c.s s- uior male student present, acted as Ciiair- i1- in. and Mr. John Morgan. B.A., tlie pro- s' at. headmaster of tho Ceutie. Letters were read from Messrs. Ballard and Redfern and M iss E. A. Hall expressing their regret at being unable to attend, after which, .olos ere rendered bv Misses Joite-; and M. M. Jenkins. Mr. St rat Roberts was as humor- ous as ev-r in his recitation The Village Blacksmith," whilst Mr. C. T. Da view's Im- i're:-sious of College Life" caused much laugh- ter. Th", rest of the evening was whiled away by (Vti'ci'i: earcf-nlaying and various genus. Ti.e -ir'ging of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a dose: what- was declared on all sides. to be one of the most enjoyable re-unions yet held. Sneoial thanks are due to the committee — nartieuiariy to Miss Llovd. :,J;,<- Bryant, Miss Mof-er. a 'id Messrs. Bevan Roberts. Davies. and T. E. Jones, for the assiduous way in whicii they worked to make this year's re- union -,nch a complete success. It is .*ug- ee • t< d a midsummet- picnic should bo im»ti- 11 i 11 d.

PENOOYLAN. Pari»li Charities. — The Talbot and Jones Charities, arisi-ug from the rents of fix jiou.es called Thf. Row, have- been distributed among the poor of the parish in sums varying from 2s. fid. to 7s. 6d.. according to the cir- ca instances of the recipients. The- charities ft.ro managed by a committc-e appointed by the Parish Council. Whist- Drive.—On New Year's Day a most successful whist drive, org.uii-anl by a com- mittee of young people, took place in the Schoolroom. About 80 took part and rc- freshments were served in the interval. While tlie scores were cheeked dancing and games were indulged in. The orize-wunners were: — Ladies—First prize, Mi-s E. Radclifie (Palla); 2nd. Miss G. Watts (Llaiimihangeln Gent-lemen—First prizp. Air. Trevor Jones (Pei-arth); 2nd, Mr. R. S. Devonald (Pen- doyian). Mrs. < David (P:<21doylall House) kiutily provide the prizes, and a he a rty vote of thanks was accorded to her, (J'I the pro- position cf the secretary OIr. B. Vaugha-u). Winter Treats—Through the kindness of Mr and Mrs. David, Pendoylan House, Christmas was made a baopy time, in this parish. Fol- lowing their usual custom at this festive &í.:1- son, the poor people were given suitable Christmas fare. Un Monday, December 30th, the school children were given their Christma.s treat, when no expense or trouble was spared to make the- youngsters happy. After tea there was an entertainment, to which the parents were invited. The room, which was crowded, was prettily decorated with flags, flowers, and evergreens. The first part of the programme consisted of recita- tions, songs and glees by the- school children, and the second part, the play, entitled "Dick Vvhittiiigton, the charactcrs being repre- sented by-the following:—Dick Whivtington, Master Trevor Jmms; Alice, Miss O. E. David King, Miss E. 1. David; Queen. Miss David; Captain, Master V. David; Jack Fitzwarren. Miss Putticombe; Princess, Miss 1. Abbott; The. Cat, Master E. A. David: Fairies, Mioses Constance, Joan, and Doris David. The several parts vere taken in a most graceful and charming manner, which reflected the highest credit on all who took part, and everything passed off without the. slightest hitch. During the evening, AI i. David presented' the prize Itooks which Iw gives to the school children for general pro- gress, the recipients of which were: —E. R. Roberts (VII.); E. Bassett (VI.); R. Phillips £ and G. J. Watts (V.); L. Leys!ion and G. L. Morgan (I.V.); O. S. Morgan and H. L. Birch (III.), E. A. David and C. M. Lewis (II.), and B. Lewis and A. Bassett (I.). At the close Mr. Parsons proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. David and family. This was supported by Mr. Devonaid and several par- ents. The audience and children joined in singing "For he's a jolly good fellow," etc. After Mr. David had replied, the National Anthem was sung. The play was repeated oil the following Thursday evening. The room was again crowded, many being unable to gain admittance. The first part of the programme consisted of songs and recitations, in which, the following took })art :—Miss David. Mitts Devonaid, Mr. Wilde, Mr. Trithyd Evans, and others. The. play was again, given in faultless style, and at the- close the Hev. W. E. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the performers. The audience gave three hearty cheers, and a most pleasant evening's enjoyment was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Whist Drive.-—The Liantu it Major Cricket Clufl iieXl a Yvhist Drive at the Town-hall m the evening of -\ew iear's Day. It was m-en patronised, and tiio numerous visitors pre- sent were unanimous in their congratulations to the memocrs ot the club upon tiie success of the entertainment. The president of tne tiuo. Mr. È. T. Lioyd. and Airs. Lloyd were present, and kindly lent flags and other things ior the. decoration of the hall, which had been beautifully embellished with ever- greens and mottoes by the members of the or- ganisation. Mrs. James, of the Cross Keys Hotel, catered, and- it goes without telling that the refreshments were oi the highest- class. The way in which the good, things were laid out and served proved in every re- spect tempting ai d successful. Mr. Arthur John piayed pianoforte selections during the evening. The captain of the team. Mr. D. J. Will mills, was unavoidably prevented attend- ing. Thanks are accorded by the chib to all who lent- tables, decorations, evergreens, plants, and other things used on the occtv- sion. Mr. T. H. Thomas, Newport House, proved himself an excellent M.C. during the evening. Mis. K T. Lloyd distributed the valuable prizes. Funeral.—On Saturday last the funeral took place of the late Mr. David Rees, East- street, who died on New Year's Eve- a.t the age. of CO, after a trying illness of nearly three months. lie leaves a widow and five children. The body was borne to the family burying-piace in St. Illtyd's Church, where the Rev. Henry Morris (vicar) offi- ciated. The chief mourners* were Mrs. Hen- na It Rees (widow), Messrs. Sidney and Mor- gan Rees (sons). Misses Ada. Annie, and Bessie Rees (daughters), Mr. W. Rees (brother), Penygiaig; Mr. E. Rees (brother), Llaimiaes; Messrs. A. and J. Rees (nephews), Penygraig; Messrs. M. and T. Rees (nephews), LIaninaes; Mr. W. Rees (nephew), Llaiitwit Major; Messrs. J. and E. Rees (nephews), Cowhridge; Mr. W. Rees (nephew), Llanmaes: Mrs. Williams (niece) and Mr. Williams, Llanmaes; Mr. E. Rees (cousin), Bovertoii; Mr. Williams (brother- ii!-law), Llanmaes; Air. D. Hopkin (brother- in-law) and Mrs. Hopkin, Llaiitwit Major; Mrs. W. Hopkin (sister-in-law). West-street Mrs. A. Davies (niece) and Mrs. A. Davies, Cluistnut Villa; Mrs. Powell (aunt), L.ules- ton Miss- Lily Hopkin (niece), Llantwit Major; Mr. and Airs. Han-low. Barry, and many other relatives, family connections, friends and neighbours. Wreaths were- sent by the famiiy and by other relatixes o4 the deceased. The undertaker was Jlr. Edward Hopk:n. Commercial-street. Llantw it Major. The Tahcac.e-.— -The annual social tea. and entt rtaiim.ciit- ot the Caivinistic Methodist Church w< is' la-id on Tuesday. December 31st, at the 'I own-hall, where a very large com- pany assembled and a thoroughly enjoyable en lung was i-qient. In the earlier part of the evening tea was served, and refreshments of every kind w *.re excellent in quality and quantity. The iadic. who pre deled at fie i.abh s were Airs. T. H. Davies, Miss Hugh, Mi. Edith Thomas, Miss Edith Davieo, and ti;e _Miise.s Wild, St. Donats. They wore efficiently assisted by Mrs. Mordeoi, Mrs. Lipyd. Mrs. W. Evans, Mis-s Watts, tin.' Misses Hopkin, Miss Richards. Miss Rees. andi Jin » MorUecai. After tea an interest- ing programme was (arrie-.i out. the chair being occupied by the Rev. P. Marc-bant Lewis (pastor). It. was opened by the Misers Iltes, Orchard Farm, and 3Iiss Pugh, the Cií,t House, who played a pianoforte tiio, wl.ica was much appreciated'. Songs -were sung by Mr. Pugh, Mr. Abrah am an d Mr. A atts._ Messrs. Pugh ana Abraham sang a ciuet with great efficiency. Recitations wore r:0. 0:1 by Miss Edith Thomas and Mr. Trivhyd Eva,n- The choir rendered "Awake. iEolian I' Lyre," under the leadership of Mr. Rees, Bovertou. Several selections on the gramo- phone were manipulated by Mr. Wi liie Abra- ham. The Rev. P. Marchant Lewis, in an appropriate address, heartily thanked the ar- tistes for so kindly contributing to the ph as- ure of the audience. He also thanked the ladies who helped with the tea, and' Mr. W. Evan. Baran Clos, for the loan of his piano- iorte: Mr. and Mrs1 E. T. Lloyd, West House, for flags and bunting; and the" Misses Price. The Hayes, for plants and flowers. The social gathering was concluded by the sing- ing of "Hen wlad by Nhadau." led in "a spirited manner by Mr. Abraham. Cardiff. During the evening the usual competitions and games were carried out. O'l Wednes- day the children of the C.M. Sunday Schools were entertained with tea at the Tabernacle, when the fadier who carried out the social work on the previous evening again- devoted their services for the pleasure of the voting folk. St. Illtyd's Sunday School.—On Friday, the 3rd inst., the annnal tea ttnd: distribution of prizes in connection with St. Iiltyd's Church Sunday School took place at the Town-hall, winch was tastefully decorated w ith flags lent by the Misses Price. The Hayes. fcr the occa- sion. The tea. cakes, and' all the refresh- ments. were generously given by Mrs. Tudor Crawshay, Bimlands, who, accompanied by Mr. Given Crawshay, J.P., -wis present du rirj3_ the afternoon, and had a very gratitying reception. A Christmas tree1 was a striking feature in the. assembly. Covered with all kinds of brilliant toys and play- things, it held the places of honour in the half, and was the delight of the- children. During the evening these pretty things were distributed to the. satisfaction of the little ones. Rev. Henry Morris (Vicar) and Mrs. Morris, together with the Rev. Edward Jen- kins, Rector of Lianniihangei, were present, and entered into the spirit of the entertain- ment. The. ladies who presided at the. tea tables were tlie Misses Price, The Haves; Mrs ,i\ re. Hill IIrow; Miss May Rees, Plymouth House, and Mtss Eva Thomas, Ffynondv. who were ably assisted by the adult scholar*. After tea, prizes were presented for the best iit-t<Mrtiant^. at tho Sunday School, and in bunding the- gifts to the several recipients, tiie Re- Edward Jenkins made many encour- ;igii:g remarks. The event of the evening was the presentation- of a wedding gift. to Mrs. Joshua Pncp, nee -t,dSI:: Edwards, of Orchard HOihP. The Rev*. Edw ard Jenkins made the presentation. In doing SoO, he referred to the valuable services rendered to the Church Sunday School by Mrs. Price, who holds the rare privilege of having been a teacher for thirty-one years in the same schoor. It was a record of which she could feel justly proud, and with very few exceptions, she had been regular in her attendance, even though de- voted for many years to the pole care of her 111 valid aunt. the late Mrs. Edwurds. Mr. Jenkins spoke of her early work in associa- tion with himself and her late uncle. lUr. Edwards, who was formerly superintendent of the school. The Rev. Henry Morris (vicar) horn testimony to. Mrs. Price's school career, her efficiency and kindness as a teacher, and her regularity of attendance when circum- stances re ndercd it frequently a matter of sacrifice of valuable time. Mrs. Price re- sponded in fecdvnsr terms, referring to her Ion; of Sunday School work. and her inten- tion of continuing the same. She expressed her S'.rcei-o thanks to the friends who had subscribed to the present. The gift con- sisted of a beautiful and massive- silver tea- not, of Queen Anne design with ebonv handle. It bore the following inscription Presented to Mrx. J. Price by the Teachers and Scholars of St. Illtyd's Sunday School, 011 her mar- riage, December 7th, i!J07." The teapot and inscription are works of art, the latter being a very elegant specimen of skilful workman- ship. It was surmlied bv Messrs. Rees Mor- gan. Abraham and Co.. of East-street, Liant- wit Major, who are to be congratulated upon the good style of the gift and their prompti- tude in executing the order.

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MEFUHYRMAWR AIR RIFLE CLUB. The first Christmas prize snoot in conujeo- tion with the above ciu-b took plaoo on Boxing Day, and the prizes were distributed on Fri- day evening lust. Mr. J. 1. D. Nicooll, pre- sident of the club, presided, and Mrs. Niclioli presented' the prizes. The following are the prize-winners with their t. Cosby, 64, bison it barrel; Thos. Hopkins, 62, cruet; J. Cosby, 6:t, cruet; H. Simper, 62, spoons; I. Thomas, 61, jam dish; J. Jury, 61, shaving set; H. D. Jones tcapt.), 60, um- bretMa; F. Sturdy, 60, carvers; R. Davies, 60. fowl; W. R. Davies, 58, carvera; J. T. Love- luck, 7, clock; R. Harry, SI, jugs; J. 1. D. Nicholl, 56, photo. frame; W. Lambert, 06, pipe and cigarettes; R. Jury, 06, knives and forks and draught board: J. Lane, 55, tea, hand-glass and brush; W111. Rees, 5, pipe, knife and muffler; J. Sim, 55, lamp; W. Payne, 55, knife and pouch R. T. Board, 63. teapot and stand'; C. Knott, 53, rabbits and draughts; Rev. M. Evanson, 50, fowl; L. R. Gronow, 49, live game cock; R. A. Joness, 48, live game hen; J. Jones, 48, half-doz. cups and saucers; E. T. Cornelius, 46, pipe, pouch and tobacco; E. Jones, 46, jugs; L. Cosby, 44, socks; D. Jury, 44, n*ubits and cooks; N. Hurniman, 38, pipe, muffler and socks. Rev. M. Evanson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Nicholl for distributing the prizes and for providing various games for the use of members, and to Mr. Nicholl for presiding and for bearing the expense con- nected with the formation of the club and providing the free use of a room.—This was seconded by Mr. H. D. Jones (captain of the club), and the members showed their appreci- ation by giving three cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Nicholl. Mr. Nicholl, in replying on behalf of Mrs. Nicholl and himself, said that if the com- mittee would only tell him what he could do to further the interests of the club, ho would be only too pleased to help them in any way. He thought- it was the duty of eve ry man and boy to learn thoroughly how to use a gun. The committee wish to tender their thanks to those who so generouslv assisted the club in presenting prizes for competition.

BETTWS. New Year's Gifts.—With his wonted tboughtfulness and generosity, the popular Squire,, Mr. Onslow P. Traherne, J.P., has again provided for a distribution to be made to the widows, aged and Poor, cf useful articles for their co-mfort and use. The gifts consisted of a 10-to:i truck of the best coal and a halo of flannel. These presents were greatly prized, and highly appreciated by the recipients. The bitterly cold, boisterous weather experienced during the present winter makes such considerate benevolence more than usually seasonable. Appointment..—-Miss Lilian Hall, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. Hall, Glanyr;,fon, Bandy, Bettws, has had a successful career at Epsom and Reading Infirmaries. She was trained for three years at the Epsom Infirm- ary, whejie she passed1 ail her examinations most satisfactorily. At the end of her train- ing period, with the highest credentials, she was appointed "assistant nurse" at tho Read- ing Infirmary, where she has qualified in nud- Avif:ry and where her efforts and .services have been crowned with great success by her appointuicnt as superintendent at this infirm- ary.

HEOLYCYW. Social and Concert.—Despite the unfav- ourable Mate of the elements, the first annual .social and. concert in connection with Xieoly- cuo Church passed off with eclat. Under the able superintend en cy of Aire. Gore (Plough Inn), the tables were well laid and provided with good things. These were pre- sided1 owr by Mrs. Gore and Miss Griffiths (Tynywaija), assisted ey the Misses Griffiths (Cornel Dy), Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Harris, )1rs. Beconsale, and Mrs. Phillips (Graig Ddu), A little army of workers gallantly attended upon the needs of the visitors, of whom a constant .stream kept pouring into the little Mission Church. Mr. Henry Gregory made an ideal attendant upon the water depart- ment. Mrs. Griffiths, Fencoed (mother of -M.rs. Gore), was in charge of the cutting-up department, and a better could hardly be found. Mrs. Stennet also assisted in the cutting up. Messrs. T. J. Davies and Harris did good sendee at the doers. Messrs-. R. Dow kins, J. BeconEala, L. Griffiths, J. Mor- gans, ajbd others also gave every assistance in making the social a success. After the tables were cleared a miscellaneous p.ro- gramme ct music was gone through. Mr. J. J. Deer (ill the absence of the Rev. Peter Jones) presided, and in his opening remarks, expressed a. hope that by the timo, the second annual social evening came round, they would be a,blo to boast of a larger and more commodious building in which to hold it. Miss May Jenkins (a little tot of seven years old) opened the, programme with a sweet little" solo rendered in most pleasing style. She was followed by Miss Edith M. Gore, who sang iiii tuneful fashion the popular Sun- beam Song." Miss Lydia. Colwill (a young and talented singer from Abergwynii) de- lighted tho large audience with her beautiful rendering of The Holy City" a.nd "Angels ever bright and fair." Miss Gertie War rem. ea promising young Heolvcue songstress) sang in excellent style "Onward." Messrs. T. Evans, C. Davies, and -Rowland Morgan also commondahly rendered songs. The service of song, The coming of Immanuel," was now begun, the conductor being Mr. J. J- Deer, while Mr. T. J. Davies (organist) .ably pre- sided at the organ. Mr. j. Bayliss (check- weigher, of Raglan Colliery) was the reader, and his resonant musical voice was he.ard to advantage, -as he read the. rations portions with expression and taste. The soloists were the Misses Gertie Warren, E. German, Parry. E. M. Gore, and Messrs. Rowland Morgan, Jolm: Morgans, and E. Evans. The choruses- were. well sung, and the solos rendered with taste and feeling. Tho efforts of the choir were much appreciated, and received favour- able comment. Before the last chorus was sung. Air. De.M-, on behalf of the old church. thanked1 all tha workers for their hearty and united support, and the proceedings shortly afterwards came to a close. The piano was very kindly lent by M-r. W. Davies (Post Office), to whom hearty thanks are duo. A special meed of praise is due to Mrs. Gore, who was responsible for the catering. This was done in a manner satisfaetory to all who attended the first airnual social at Heolyctie Church.

LLANBLETHIAN. The Members of the Church Sunday School sepnt a very pleasant evening on Thursday, last week, when, Mrs. John, of Marlboro' Grange, kindly gave them a tea. The teaehers presided' at the tables, which were laden; with various kinds of cake, buns, and bread- and butter. Mrs. John distributed oranges. and nuts. The Vicar thanked Mrs. Joint for her kindness, and these present gave a hearty clap.

COITY. Bell-ringers Entertained.—The New Year wa:s heralded by a. merry peal on th-o Coity Church bells, and afterwards the ringers, to the number of sixteen, went to The Detty, where they were entertained in a generous manner.

ABERTHAW Shocking Burning Fatality.—Tho charred remains of a man unknown, a tramp, aged about 26, were found near tho limekiln at St. Athian-road, on Saturday morning. The deceased, who was 5ft. lOin. in height, with long, dark hair and full, dark beard, was last seen alive by Mr. Airdrie, of East Aberthaw. 011 Friday afternoon, when he was supplied with hot water to make tomo tea. The weather being bitterly cold, he had evidently gone to the limekiln for shelter and warmth overnight, and was probably overcome by the fumes. His clot-hex caught fere, and ho was shockingly burnt about the body, death having taken place apparently long before the remains were found.

Mr. Lewis Pugh Pugh, who represented Cardiganshire in Parliament from 1880 to 1885, has died ia India, aged seventy-one. Among 112 applicants for the position of light porter to a Chicago firm was Patrick O'Neii, aged eighty-two, who was appointed.

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