The Glamorgan Gazette

a B. KALTENBACH & Co. Watchmakers, Jewellers, & Opticians, 108, COMMERCIAL STREET, MAESTEG. NEW YEAR, 1908. We beg to inform' our numerous listomers and Friends that we have completed our iock with all the Latest Novelties for Kew Year Presents. few of the special lines are Silver ladies' Watches from 10/6. Geiit, fyom 15/6, Gold Watches, Ladies' from 21s., Gents' from 42s AWs Working Watches from 2/6 Solid Gold Gents Alberts (sing e «nd double) Solid Gold Ladies' Guards and Neck ets, Rolled Gold Guards, Alberts. Necklets, xjockets, and Pendants at the lowest cost prices. A large selection of Gold Bracelets and Bangles, Silver and V leci ro-Plated Goods, Sterling Silver Novelties for the Toilet Table, Wedding Hings, Keepers & Engagement Eings at special good value. Spectacles and Eyeglasses in great variety. Speciality—Rolled Gold Spectacle fitted with the very best Pebble Lenses, 10/6, warranted for ten years, testing included. Repairs of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery a speciality at the Lowes* Prices. See our Window and Large Reserve Stock inside before going elsewhere to buy your New Year Presents. P.O. Telephone 12. Established 1880. 7162. When You Require Spectacles JWcanfT\ gshakc 'em ofLJ Ifjyoa cannot read small type as close to the eyes as formerly. If you find more light is required to read or sew comfortably. If looking attentively at anything causes your eyes to water, become uired or feel heavy. If the type of a book become mixed. If, when working, you have to rest or rub your eyes from time to time. If you have to hold your paper closer to your eyes than your friends do. If you cannot recognise people across the way. If your eyes are sore or inflamed. If you suffer from pains in the eyes or their vicinity, or have head- aches yoa cannot account for. If you have to shade your eyes in a bright light. Eye-strain is nature's warning, and indicates that your eyes require attention. ALFRED GRIFFITHS, M.P.S., OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN AND CHEMIST, 11.0. Tel. 43 Commercial Street, MAESTEG. -No. o. 7 e- SIGHT TESTED FREE OF CHAKGE. ATTENDANCE DAILY. 6058 Four Articles in which We Excell • L- BUTTER BACON FLOUR TEA Choicest Creamery BUTTER 1/1 ~T* n a J. PHILLIPS, COUNTY STORES, < Talbot Street, I MAESTEG. MISS MARIE NOVELLO WILLIAMSI, THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE PIANIST, Intends touring through Wales during the winter months, and is now booking ingaje- ments for Concerts and Itecitals. For Terms apply- 143, Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, > London W, 6964

Colliers Scared by fortune Teller. Very considerable excitement. prevails in the Trimsaran district ovo the irresponsible babbling of a professional fortune-teller who is allowed1 to practise in the- neighbourhood. to the effect that a d'iiv accident, will take- place in. the colliery workings there shortly. nt whlich till l11e.rolhl\"(Jl'knlf',1 ,ill hI' kil!lecl and maimed. The "seer { ') first said that. the accident afterwards changed the cause, to "water." A great many of the workmen in consequence have -refused, to go down to the pit again, and very great loss ami inconvenience are being cammed to the. owners thereby. It is remarkable- that, in these days people can he found so credulous. Trimsaran: Colliery is stated to be a. particularly safe one to work, I tfhere being no gas present except in vevy small quantities, there, is absolutely no fear of any danger by water1.

Jftacstqj (Samite. -=- Success.—At tho recent examination in ooMwiet-ion. with tho London College of Music betid at Gauxliff, Mr..JAY id James Thomm. passed in the elementary section, and Mr. Eva,ii) Miller and Miss Blodwen Thomas i-a tho- rn termed*! ate section. Fare well.—A meeting was hdd -at Bryn oil Wechweduy, last week, to bid farewell to ,R.t v T. Morris on. his departure for Troll erbojrt. Spewhe.5 were delivered by Revs. R. S. Morris, Cwmavon: W. R. Watkyn. B.A., Ma-eeste-g; J. Thomas. Bryn, and others. Mr Morris was presented with a pair of gokl spectacles and a pin-so of gold )1rs. Morns was presented with a silver cruet-stand- New Organist.—Miss May Leake, daughter of Mr. 1. W. Leake, grocer, of Commercial- streot, has bwni appointed' organist or St. Michael's Church in fjuocfssian to the late Mr. San lie? Grice. The appointment is a popular 01100 Among the members and congregation. T'ho Vicar (Rev. S. Jacteon-), in moving tin* selection. of Miss Leake, spoke in complimen- teary terms of her ability as a. pianist, and predicted for her a bright future in the musi- cal world'. Baptist Missionary Society.—A meeting of the local auxiliary of the Baptist Missionary Society was held on' Monday evening at Bethel Chapel1. Rev. W. R. Watkyn, B.A., preside. M'r. E. D. Joshua, of Ivor-street (the secretary), presented his re.no rt- on the nuances, which was considered very .satisfac- tory inasmuch as some of tho churches affili- ated- to tho society Iravo recently incurred heavy burdens in making alterations to their chapel premises. The total contributions up to dato amounted tc about JE80. Bryn. Station's Midnight uccup Constablet Holly on Friday night saw a light Ü1! the Bryn- (Port Tdbot) Railway Station. and going there found a lad named Edward Chilis, of Bryn, sitting before the fire. All the doors and windows were fastened. At Aberavon County Police-court oil, Monday the bid was charged with being in the station for an unlawful purpose. Defendant said that someone had thrown his papers into the sta- tion, and he wont in and was locked up.—The 03:00 was adjourned1 fcr a month. Hockey.—On Saturday last the. Llangonoyd Hockey Club imt the Maesteg Collegians on tho Coronation Field, Llangonoyd. Both teams were mixed, comprisinfg an equal num- ber of ladies and gentlemen. After a very keenly contested game, Llangonoyd ivon by 6 goals to 4. Tho scorers for Llango-noyd were J. Griffiths (3), A. Roderick, E. L. Morris-, and F. Evans. For tho Collegians— Clee (2), L. James, and L. Dagg. The best player on the field was undoubtedly Clee, of the Colle- gians. Other prominent players were the Lln.ngono yd captain, A. itoderiek. E. J. 1 Morris, J. Griffiths, and tho Misses S. and G. Cusse, and L. Dngg.—The>_ Hockey Club played their seoondi match this season on the Coronation Field, Llangynwyd, Avhen they met a representative t.('nm from Port Talbot County School. After a. keen contest the home team proved victors by C goal's to 4. The for Llangynwyd were: L. R. Griffiths (2), J. J. Griffiths (2), E. L. Morris, and A. Roderick. Although the Llangynwyd Hockey Club Iras not boon in existence very bong it has well! established itself, its members numbering about 30. Social,-On Saturday .afternoon the Bethetsda. Choir, Llangynwyd. held their social tea. The company was uhotographml prior to the tea, their popular conductor (Mr. T. Thomas) being the centre figure in the group. The tables were nicely laid, and an excellent spread was provided. The cater- ing was entrusted to Sir. and Mrs. T. Leigh, c4' C&stle-stret, Maes-beg. Later the choir, Cumbering 60 voices, carried out a very iii- teresting eaitertainment. The Rev. D. Morris, pastor, presided, the programme indluded solos and recitations by the mem- bers. The event concluded by the usual votes of thanks. Former Maesteg ia ids Appointment. —The many friends of hr. Joseph Kees, formerly of Gwendoiine-terracx', and for 12-J years roll- turner under Mr. W. H. Edwards at Maes- teg. Llantrisant, and thei Duffryn Works, Marriston;, will ue pleased to lea-rn that he luis tx-tsn appointed mill manager at the Waterloo Tin plate Works. Machen. On i,. I "i leaving tho DutfryiK Works, Mr. Rees as a token esteem, presented with a valuable gold wateh, oiiain, and pendant, subscribed for by the workmen and friends. Though only recently appointed to Waterio(< Vi orks, Ileas has made a host of friends, and is l*e!d in high esteem by his employers, aiid equally respeeted by the wciiiH-n. Colliery -W]i lie following 11:s oc- cupation as rider at the Elder's Garth Col- liery otni Thursday, last week, Enoch Davies, a single miaan, of Pontrhydycyff, met with n-n accident. It appears that the rope slipped off tlle slieavo witt cauglxt Davies with great force. He was conveyed home on, a stretcher, and doctors were immedif.tely in Iattondancf,. It was only Oil the prev iou.s Monday that he iwumed work after a period ofehwnn illneiss which was also the result of an accident at the same colliery.— On. Friday morning an accident befel a lad named Jolin. Hooper, about 16 years of age, residing at To una-road', N an t-yfJyll'on, tvhiie following his occupation on the top of tho Coegn&nt Oolliory. Hooper was engaged with the trams, when his foot was crushed between thmll. Being unable to walk home, ho was convoyed there on horse hack, in charge of Wiiiiam Williams, < Xa-n-tyffjlion. Grocer Aloirs Excessive CLit. first meeting of the creditore of the estate of Isaac Evans, gnocvr, 83 oarth-road, Maesteg. was held on; Monday at the office of the Official Receiwr at Cardiff. The statement of affaira showed liabilities expect(id to rank for dividend anionntinig to £:!8¡j 9s. and esti- mated assets at 1;)7 17s. 9d., leavin-g a defi- ciency of JE143 12s. Debtor attributed his failuro to bad debts and to being Do anxious to his customers, to whom he had given, excessive credit, and pressure by fi ii. 1 he Official Receiver- stated that the debtor ap- peared to havo carried on nis business in a •reckless manner, giving exc-t'ssive crecilt. iro less; thai* ten. of his debtors ouing him amounts ovor £ 10 each, and in one insrniKe 1IP had given credit to thr: extent of £:2:3. His customers were principally of the work- ing e'lats.

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THE EISTEDDFOD FIASCO. MAESTEG COMMITTEE'S EXPLANATION. THOSE DIPLOMAS." Mr. D. C. Williams, organising secretary of the eisteddfod which Ebenezer Church (Garth) arranged' to bo hüld at Cardiff and afterwards abandoned, writes: — I have. been instructed by the committee of the Maesteg-Cardiff Competitive Festival, December 27-28 (withdrawn), to send you the following simple, plain, untarnished" facts how it came about Originally* it was intended holding Ytile- attractions, consisting of Christmas tree, performance, and competitions on Christmas and .boxing Days at Ebenezer, Garth, under the auspices of the newly- formed Band of Hope, the proceeds to be. devoted towards the building fund of the new vestry. The. first items passed ofi very sucoessiully. 'j h-ese three items are, or were, as one. When the competitive meeting was mooted1 a friend promised his aid by giving a prise far a violin solo (an innovation, by the way. fcr a local competitive meeting), and I OIl the look-out for some new features. This friend advised me. to to the editor of the ioiin Times," London, to select a test-piece for novices, and at the. same time ■asking for a small prize, by way of a book, •3S a supplementary prize, and this ws done. Thi3 gentleman, the editor of the" Yiolin Times," immediately complied witji the simple request, but, more than that, he -C willingly ollVrtd valuable prizes to he com- petec: for in examinatioi: by violinists— seniors and juniors. Tha.t was the starting point. As time proceeded PlUZES CONTINUED TO SWELL, and outgrew the Rand of Hope control. This commituie too* the matter up, in view of the prizes offered, and decided to try this new feature on a more- elaborate scale than local. So South Wales violinists threw away a. golden opportunity, save those four w ho had pluckily entered the I have a portion of the prizes—valuable boots—-in my posses- sion to this day, but they are to be returned to the donors, according to the syllabus con- ditions. Now comes the crux of the whole question —those diplomas. These, also, I nave in my possession. Here is tho heading:—Tho London institute of Music, • or tne further development and encouragement of vocalists, violinists and pianists.)" These diplomas "Wioro sent for the- four ciin-did'atcs that entered for private examination, but the other diplomas were forthcoming. Thev were -ready—if tbei'e had been mere candi- dates, according to the syllabus. Ihcse diplomas are duly signed by two directors, the registrar, and the hon. secretary. Mr. E. Polonaski. In view of such a small number of entrants, the committee decided to with- draw tho festival in Cardiff, the candi- dates fees being duly returned. As an old eisteddfodwr. our intended festival, or. rather, its Pl have been1 carried out, Yn ngwyneb haul a llvgad goleuni." Our part. of the contract has been fulfilled to the letter, but there, w as no appreciative response to the- same. Saddled with expense, but no gain, the. above is our explanation, with uotoing "Behind the scenes."

MAESTEG PASTOR HONOURED. PRESENTATION TO REY. R. WALTERS. On Saturday evening an interesting presen- tation meeting was held a> Mm F.bcr.ezcr Vestry, Gurth, when the Rev. R. Walters, (pastor) was made. the recipient of All illu- minated1 address and a purse of gold iJ1 reccg- nitiou of his services to the church for 22 years. During the building of the new vestrv ho worked hard, not onl\ in. looking after the work, but in manual labour, taking part in excavating the foundation. Mr. David Davies (Cii presided, and in his opening address, said it was only meet- that the members and congregation of Ebeme- zer Church should iiii a tangible- way the valuable services of their esteemed pastor. Mr. Walters's service's in connection with the erectionlof a. new vestry hau been very valu- able, but throughout the- long period that he had been. their past.or-it extended over 22 yeai-s--lie had worked hard1, and had never considered anything too much to do for the welfare of the church. As « preacher he was at -all times sincere, and his whole ambition was to extend the. power of tho Gospel. As a pastor the- purity of the church came in for lirst consideration; liis visitations were regu- brand consistent—especially in cases of sick- luess—and he was most faithful in attendance at every meeting in connection with the church, 'the Sunday school, and the Band of Hope. The cause, in his charge was in a fiour,is,hing condition, and these encouraging results were mainly due to his untiring efforts on their behalf. Rev. T. E. James (S-aron) addeo his testi- mon. to the abilitie.s of Mr. Walters. Ho expressed pleasure that the church were re- cognising the services of one so worthy, and he° felt pure that titcir kindness would en- courage him to greater efforts. They had commenced tho New Year Avell, and this should serve as an example to other churches to blame their ministers less and encourage them more. Mr. Walters was a good preacher, and an assiduous pastor, and they aH rejoiced at the work he had been a bio to do. His untiring services with the Band of Hope' ought to receive their general apprecia- tion, for he regarded this as a most import- ant aeljunet of the church, especially in thf-se davs, when tho public-houses wore so much patronised. He urged church, members to sympathise with and eiiccuraae their mi lus- ters. Mir. John Merchant was the nexi sp*a.cr. iand lie spoke of the high esteem in winch the -A!i.d of the discretion which Mr. Walters 1ml always shown in. the discharge of his duties. Speaking of Mr. Walters''s interest in temperance the speaker advocated that every dcacon of a church phouki be a total abstainer. Rev. W. R. Bowen (Carm-el) said he re- garded Mr Walters as thb possessor of a noble character, and he was a mm who could al- ways bo relied upon. He had a .ways shown groat- honesty of purpose and tact in the dis- chai'ge cf his onerous duties. He hoped Walters would be spared for many years to wfl-rve them. CcwMK-illor J oil ii Hcrwells also •CHilo'gifc^d Walti rs. whom he hnd known for many years. He worked hard at all times, and whatever he took in hand he diel well. His ii-liole. am- bition was that tho church should prosper, and not for his own sa-lie but for the glory of the Master he served. Rev. Teify Davies asserted that Mr. W a'- ters Avon the. admiration of his friends by his exemplary conduct and'.tho strength of his character. He (the speaker) had come to Garth as a young, inexperienced minister, and Mr. Walters had been very helpful to him; his advice was reliable and his cour- teous manner and. < ncouragement would not easily be forgotten. .> Tho Secretary of tho movement (Mr. Griffith Wh.ittiu.gton> read tilt- and Mr. William Morgan, a deacon, made the presentation on behalf of the church, in a neat speech. He remarked that this was the third time during the ministry of Mr. W li- ters that he had had the pleasure of making him a presentation on behalf of the church. The recipient was worthy of the, gifes he had served them at depressing times 1 when the membership was small, and his salary c- n-e- quentlv inadequate. Mr. John Mordecai. another deacon of the church, in a few well Cl, III words, presented Mr. Walters with a purse of gold, on behalf of the church, as a mark of their appreciation. Rev. R. Wallers suitably responded, thank- iiig the church and congregation for their subscription i and good feeling towards hinn He also thanked' the speakers for their kimt remarks on his behalf. He emphasised his gratitude to Rev. W. Salmon, of Newport, who bad come from that town to the meeting. Rev. W. Salmon. Newport, ^delivered an address, stating that the recipient wj^s held in great esteem by him. Mr. W alters s ministry had resulted in the membership of the church being increased from 60 to IdD. He congratulated the church and their esteemed minister upon the noble work they had accomplished- Mr. John Mort, a deacon), also spoke. Mr. W. Rees, Cwmfeiin, favoured the audience with a solo. Votes of thanks to the chairman and -speakers terminated the evening.

SCENE AT A MAESTEG SCHOOL IRATE MOTHER CREATES A DIS- TURBANCE. THREATENS TO KILL A TEACHER. Mary El ken John, married, residing at 17 LI wyd axth-eottages, Maesteg, appeared at Bridgend Polioe-court on Saturday charged with using throats towards two school teachers, Mary Jano Griffiths, Biookland House. Maesteg, and Minnie Williams, Pic- ton Place, Maesteg. Mr. Robert Sc-al'e, who appeared- to prose- cute 011 benalr of the Glamorgan Education Committee, said the complainants were teachers at the Maesteg-Merthyr Mixed School at Maesteg. During school hours on the morning of November 20th, the defendant came to the school and asked permission to see her chikl, « ho was in one of the classes. Miss wi-ii iaiiir, was in charge there, and she gave permission and took the child to her mother, who remained in the porch. M'isa Wiliiiams closed the door, but in a few seconds .1hs, John burst into the. school and created a great disturbance by shouting. She used disgusting language towards Miss Wil- liams, and THREATENED TO KILL HER. The defendant also made several threats to- wards Miss Griffiths and put her fists in the faces of the teachers two or three1 times. Her conduct could only be described as of a 1:1 est disgraceful nature it was nothing short of scandalous that teachers in a public elemen- tary school should bc" subjected to such treat- ment. liie punishment which the Bench could inflict was altogether inadequate, for they could only bind the defenelai-t over to be of good behaviour and order her to pay the costs, but 112: would a-sk the Bench to order her to be sent to prison if she failed to pay the costs or find a surety for her good conduct in future. There did not appear. Mr. Scale added, to be any reason whatever why the wonjan should have gone to the school at aLl. Sin-ce the issuing of the summons there had been, some suggestion by the defendant that her child had been beaten that morning, but this was without foundation. Miss Williams was then called. She stated that she was a certificated' assistant mistress. When Mrs. John came to the school on the day in question witness did not suspect any- thing, as he<r child had not been punished. After conversing with her child near the door for some seconds, the defendant rushed1 into the school waving her arms wildly and shout- ing, Who is her teaOher?" The child pointed to Miss Griffiths, .and tho defendant then rushed towards her exclaiming, You what have you been doing to my child ?" Witness told her that she- must not make a. scene there, and advised her to leave, but IShe- to use vile language, and shouted, I HAVE SPARED YOU OXCE, but no more. I wiii knock your head oh. and I am willing to pay £3 for the dam- age I will do to you. I will take your ——— liver out and trample it under my feet. I'll double you up." Witness asked some- one to go for the headmaster, and defendant shouted, Yes, send for him, and I will knock his head off, too." Deiendant remained in the school cursing and swearing until the arrival or the headmaster. Mr. Scale: It has been siurcrested that this child was ill-treated by you on that particular morning?—Witness it is not true. Had you done anything to her :She and other inattentive children were asked to stand out of the class—nearer the blackboard. Do yon think the mother may have heard of that?—I don't know. I can't understand it. Defendant A little child came and told me. Mr. Scale: Naturally, Miss Williain-s, tho school children were in a fright during this scene?—Yes, they were too frightened to z, move. Defendant: Didn't I come np last similiter and ask you what you were beating my child for?—That was four month's ago. The master promised to keep peace so that I would not have to come there I When I came to the school Miss Griffiths had a pointer in her hand?—-No, we haven't a pointer in. the school. Defendant: Yes, she had a b:g pointer for teachin.g geography. I didn't rro to you when I went to the school, but to Miss Griffiths. Miss Griffiths, the other complainant, gave corroborative evidence. She said she was afraid of the defendant. Robert J. Jones, the headmaster, stated that v, hen he arrived in Miss Williams's t-Lvs-s- roont lIe saw the defendant near the porch. She was gestirulatinrr. and declared that she would ivait for Miss Griffiths. Her language was violent. THE '-NIOTHEII S COMPLAINT. Defendant: Didn't I complain to you some time a go ?—Y e s. The justices'' C'ierk (Mr. Gtockwood): What a 1;011 t ? Witness: A complaint was made against Miss Williams. The child, it appeared, had beeji. beaten in the ordinary way by the teacher, who 1I3.S the authority to do so. Defendant: You told me not to take it be- fore the committee, as I to-a you I would?— I said you would be no better of taking the matter to the- committee. Defendant called a witness, but or learning that she was going to speak of something which occurred in August, the Chairman said this was not admissable. Mrs. John had nothing to say in answer to the charge, and she gan-e, wav to convuhive sobs while the magistrates deliberated. The Bench ordered her to be bound over in £ 5 to be of good behaviour for six months zC5 to be of good behaviour for six months and to find one surety of £ 0. She was also ord-red to pay the costs amounting to L2 l-k. The Chairman, said he hoped this would be a warnins to -til(t defendant "nd others. Mr. Scale: What im prise 11 merit do you fix in of default, sir? The Chairman Seven days.

RIDER FORGETS INSTRUCTIONS. RESULT—A HORSE KILLED. A somewhat unusual colliery case was that heard at Bridgend Police-court on; Saturday in. which John Collins, a rider, residing at 29 Tvwith-cottages. Maesteg, was summoned by his employer's. North's Navigation. Co., for a breach of special rule 236 at the Gacrau Col- liery. This rule provides that no workman shari commit such neglect as wiii cause: injury to any hoise employed 'at the colliery. Mr. R. Scale. Maesteg, prosecuted on behalf o: tilo Company, an.d Mr. Evan E. Davies. Macs- teg, defended. Thomas Matthews, master haulier at tlx colliery, said that on December 13th he hati to send n horse eloirn to be shod, and he Ín- formed the defendant of this, and asked him not to return with his journey until the horse hsd passed. As he was going out with the however, w it-ness met the journey re- turning, and the horse- was knocked down and so badly injured that it had to be killed. Jenkiu Jones, the manager, said he saw de- fendant after the- accident, and latter expressed regret for what had occurred. He stated that he had forgotten the instructions of the master haulier. Mr. Jone; po'uied out that they mig-ht have been taking an in- jured man down the same time. Mr. Scale: What character has the defen- dant borne?—He is a steady man. Mr. Davie,: He has proved himself a good wc rkma r. ? —Y e s. Anway attentive to his duties?—Ye>. You don't suggest to the R.' neb that it IN is wilful neglect on tins occasion.'—Certainly not. It was a. pure lapse of memory?—I behove so. Mr. Davies said the only course open to the defendant was to guilty. The nffencv- was the .result of a slip of tho memory. p- fendant having quite forgotten the instruc- tious of the master haulier. As he was com- ing out with the joumey of trams he notie- d that the wires were connected, which meant that the journey was not to uroceed. Stii'i. not remembering the instructions of the mas- ter haulier, defendant stopped the journey, and after asking a fellow-workman to signal the engine-driver to stop if the journey hap- pened to start, he went ahead to .see what wu the matter. For some reason or other the trams started off. and before they cored be pulled up they had knocked down the horse. Defendant was fined Cl. The Chairman remarked that there should be a. better system of signalling, so that it might not be left to a man who might have mamy other things to attend1 to,

MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL. ELECTRIC LIGHTING ORDER. STRAIGHT LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRADE. COMPLAINTS OF POOR GAS. Mr. J. P. (-' ibhou. J.P., presided'at ;1 meet- ing of the Mae-»teg U.D. Council on Tr>e-- day. ether members m-e.seii-t be in 5 Messrs. T. Rees Tiighst .eet). Gomel* Davies, A. Iiicks. J. Howells. J. H. Thomas, J. Roderick, T. Lewis, J. Bevan, T. Rees (Gainlwyd), J. Thomas. T. E. Hopkins, and V. Hartshorn. with th? Ulr. R. Scniei. and the bur- veyor (iir. J. Humphreys!. A HORSE INJI RED. j Mr. David nomas, lo High-,n.oo{.t. notice, to the Council that iiio iiorse had sin- taintci injuries, by reason of a sewage trap j being left, uncovered near tne Talbot A I He nad two 'witnesses and should expect com- pensation. The Surveyor said it appeared that laet Saturday morning one of fucirunt covers op- posite the Taibct Arms was broken, and the horse in passing got its foot into the cavity. The Chairui-'i: Had the hydrant cover The I Had the hydrant cover been- left in that manner for seme clays? The Surveyor: No, Mr. Chairman.. On the crd inst. the grating was found to be broken and the old one was replaces!. Th. I new ore which wa> put in evidently becain-- } broken. 'J'! heavy traction traffic must have caused the damage. The Chairman: lio you know vhai damage j the horse has sustained? The Surveyor: I called in Mr. Williams, veterinary surgeon, of Bridgend, 011 the ad- 1 vh '■ of tne Cha; :nan. j i,e remark-, of Mr. Williams read by tin- j Snrwv.n* v> c to the eif-vt that the animal j was an &g< d bay geld-nor lime on Iris mte hi; d k'g. In hU opinion the chief cans:- was 1 pa v in. which. »fleeted the near hock and was of old' standing. The horse also appeared to have sustained another slight injury, ir.nn j which it- should recover in a week if trt a ted as he bad advised. It was decided to acknowledge the letter and wait aed see the effect of the treatmea^ of the borse. NAVAL BASE. A letLor was read from the Mil-fo*d Haven Chamber of Commerce asking the Council to support, their application for a base for that part. The Clerk thought most of the other authorities had supported the-application. It c. 1)(:' a r ival for Wales- Mr. Rees (Garniwyd) moved that the COlln- cil give their support, and Mr. Howeils seconded, the latter remarking that theie was no naval base in Wales. The Chairman: Wp cannot get it at all in Maesteg, or we should not support this. ^La tighter.)

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Sir. Ree-s: No, we can't even- have it at IJ'o nt r hydy cvff. The motion was carried. FIRE BRIGADE. Major T. B. Boucher, captain of the. Brigade, wrote tiiat ho was authorised by members of the brigade to say they were piv- pareel to attend not less than four diills per annum if the. Council insured them against accident for the sum of £ 300 and provided fine (darius as suggested. He added that the members were of the opinion that a lire escape was urgently needed in the town. The Chairman So far as the Latter part of tho letter is concerned, the Con noil has de>- ciided not to go in for a. fire escape at pre- sent. It is a question for the Council to de- ciÓ whether tlmv will ensure, these Inen. against aocidfuit at a. fire. I think it is a rule among local authorities in this district to do SO. The Cierk was under the impress-on that the .charge for the insurance would be 7s. 6d. per an nam per man. The matter was referred to a special com- mittee to secure information. 011 the subject, iiLECTRIC tiGHT ORDER. Mr. Scale read a letter from the secretary of the Board of Trade, v hich referred to an interview the clerk had had with the Board of Trade officials on the subject of tne exten- sion ot the electric lighting Order of the Council. The writer stated that under the ci rem msfcances mentioned by Mr. Scale the Board agreed to extend the Ord<&* limit the 31st. December next, adding: "It must he clearly understood that if at the expiration of that period the undertakers cannot- furnish evidenie that the Order is to be put i n t") force it will be revoked forthwith and without fur- ther notice." The Chairman explained that the. clerk had written the Board of Trade, who had deman- dcd his presence at their office, with the view to discussing the matter. Tho Clerk: I may say from what took place at the interview that the last part of the let- ter is definite and final. 2.\j!. Howeils The mo-re need for us to hurry on during the. year. Tne re- will he- 110 :ur- ther mi.sundorianding i.ow. I Xo action was taken. HAITLING OF STONES. The conrract-cr wrote stating that he was prepares;! to continue the hauling of atones lor the Council for another twelve months Gl1 the same terms as hitherto if the Council desired. Mr. J. Thomas proposed that tenders be invited, and Mr. Goner Davies seconded. The. Chairman pointed out that the period covered' by the last contract was over-run, •i;'d tho Council risked the contractor charg- ing v. hat he liked for work he had done siii<.e> the termination of the contract. Mr. J. He might charg; it. hut he would not get it. Mr. J. He might charg; it. bit he would not get it. Afte-T* further discussion. Mr. Thomas al- tered his motion to an extension of the con- tract for six months, and this was carried. LAMP LIGHTERS WAGES. The Gas Committe recommended that the lamp-lighters' wages be. increased from 4, 2d. per day and 2s. 6d. on Sunday, to 4s. 4d. per day and 3s. on Sunday, or 29s. per week, and that the walking; distances of the lamp- lighters be equally divided. "The Chairman That will bo Is. Gd. per lighters be equally dirided. "The Chairman That will bo Is. Cd, per week advance. Mr. J. H. Thomas thought the walking orv tanee of the different lighters was too great, as it would take one hour from the lighting of tlw first lamp to the lighting of the i 1st. t The adoption of the report was movrd by | Mr. Howeils, and seconded by Ma*. Davit s. carried. With regard to applications from five ü: the Council's workmen for increases of wages, the Labour Committee li-id to obtar,: I intoniiat'• as to the rates oard by adjoin- ,JI J £.J. ing Councils. I BAD GAS. I 11', J. H. Thomas expressed ivurprise that I Surveyor had included in- his n«i!i report a reference to the existence1 of siu- nlu'.r.ttevl Ivydrog-. n in the gas. "At a -time \vh'u: Tvecple are almost su rro rated in thei'' IKIUSSadded Mr. Thomas. "I expected to I e. a report Oil the subject.! The Surveyor lie had a special report to 1 r '-e-t to the Council. Thhj repeat, wl)ich he reach was t;:at the- e- .-ted -it Cae-r?.u was very bad. and su Iph u retted hydrooen was present. The JJSS in the Council's offices at Maesteg was e,i -o h>d. The Chairman Have you written to the C;:s Companyr The Surveyor Yes. The C'h.a:.r.ina.ii Have you had a ( The Surveyor: Not by letter. The Chainnan You hael better ask for a 5 reply on future occasions so that we rn:;y j know what has taken place. Mr. Hartshorn Ha? the Council any power I in this ? Can we bring any pre s- sure to bear on the Company? =\1; Sfale: I know what the provi- I ?icu'.s of the Gas Company's Act are. Mr. H'-rtshorn: Can we get a 1fr. Scale Yet I can get one from Lou- ,1M,, Mr. Hartshorn I ws' at Cacrau. our- uighi j hist week, and Ave had to ]]a-, a candle to j t-ake the minutes by. Mr. J. K. Thomas: According to the Act the li-ihxing capacity shouid be 1-1 camin-- powr-r, I think. Mr. Hartshorn: Y\ e had four ,•> going, 11;(1 it would not be one cand-e't>ower. .11: J. H. Thomas said that if there was in di«t!-ict.it A\ -as the cleolorahle condition of the dur-ina the cast fo-rtnaeht. The Council eould not"h_> doing their duty if they an[)\1 the rrei-'ut state 01 thinp's to go on v.u'tnrut taking: some action in the matte-. The whole town was no in arms, and disgusted that such a tiling should be tolerated. They. a Council, sho-iid find cut whether it wr- j intentional c-r accidental, and if it Avas int. timed some-one sheuld fce called to account for He moved that they write, and »sk the Gas Company for an explanation with to repo-rting the matter to the Board o; Trade or the Local GoA-crnment Board. Mr. l ewis said the gae at the Library had been, -so filthy that it had been impossible to HA-C in of the rooms. The members Avere unable to play billiards. Mr. Hartshorn It has been bad enough in the houses. The. motion was carried. and on the sug- gestion of Mi". Hartshorn it Avas decided to procure a copy of the Gas Company's Act. ALTERATION OF LAMPS. The Surveyor recommended that an altera- tion be made in the- position of sere-i-al lanips at The lower end of Commercial-street. The Chairman remarked that he did not re-

member the question of thene alterations being discussed. Mr. J. H. Thomas: Yo; asked some very jx-rtineiit questions, according to the Press, at the time. I was not present. I think Mr. Howeils collided with a woman in the dark. (LaughteT.) The Ch.ai;rmau Oh Tills is where the col- ] :ion took place, is it? It was decided to adoptnd the recommenda^ tions, Mr. J. H. Thomas adding: "In order to pretec-t Mr. Howeils from women and childritn. (Laughter.) SEWAGE WORKS. The Surveyor recommended that the laying out c-f the addition.nl 14 acres of. land at the outfall works at Cwmfeiin for sewage irriga- tion be divided into throe contracts-—; 1> ,d cler.ring the sitei of trees, undervrood and brtishAvocd (2) constructing a line of pipes and le-A-elling and preparing the land for irri- gation purposeti; (h 1 erection of a caretaker's house. It was decidcd to invite tenders for con- tract No. 1. RATE DEFAULTERS. The Finance Committee reported that they had decided to seocd notices to all those who had not paid their rates for the vear ending aLst December last, .and unies-s the sums due Tvere paid wirnin- seven days they j-ecommejn- ded that summary proceedings 1* taken. With .regfaid to the rates in default for 1906, the -aiuditor, Avho was present at the last meet- ing of the committee, stated that if the de- faulters did 1:01. pay. there were two other ways for the money to be secured for the rate- pay* rs. It was stated that the- amount outstanding from 1906 was about £140, The Chairman thought the names of defaul- ters should be published OIL the Council Chamber wall. It v as abominable thit people Aviio nreognised their responsibility would not pay because the rate-collector did not call. They were responsible morally if not legally. Mr. J. H. Thomas said they were people who ceuld well afford to pay. It was decided to post the names in the Council-room fcr inspection by tne public. It Arsis deckled to take proceedings against the defaulters for 1907 who did not pay witk- in sever, days of receiving the notice. The Chairman remarked that the Courucil might get n little driilinn; for taking pi-oceed- ins but it necessary and the soon-c-r it was the better. CLAIM. A claim, the particuliurs of tvhirh were not r.ad, Avas received from the relatives of the i nte ra t-v oiiiector. for £ 207. Mr. Hopkins (to the Chairman): Will yoa kindly explain the- i*eason it is niflde;' The C'hairm*i:i It is me-mtioned that tl!o j eolh-rtcr had not made certain charges. ,)r the auditor stated that ti,.k., iv- latavt s recover the due. Tliew i", a littie over a quaiter's salary due to hro. ;'1'.] he did not charge any thing for postage er.l stamps for some years. 'lie n-atw-.r was refred to the rinmce Cii-vnm-ittee. AP.AYDONEI) RESERVOIR. The Chairman re-ported that he had had an interview with Mr. G, Lipsromb. agent to the MaTg^JU Estate, with to any claim which Avould be made in respect of the puddle trench. It appealed that it Avas tho 'uteution to allow contractor to remov<e the timber and a inovcmeiu: Avas possible in the land at eitlur end of the trench. A h u:nr, which was considered highly fav- ourable, was read from 3ir. Lipaco-mb, and it was decided to send a henty vote of thanks to Miss Talbot through Mr. Lipscomb. THE MARKET LEASE. It Avas reported that the h> rse for tin Mar- ker expire on >Vo-mary 17th, and the question arose as to whether a fu-ther lease ■esf l months or five years should be invited. Ttevio'is to 1-ast year the iease was lor the latl.r 1 .°riod. Mr. H-ri>ho: n Don't you think there i« a. no>sibi'lity of one of the extension projects maturing during the next live years!" The Chairman.: I know, but the Council were against it last time. Mr. Bevan moved, and M-v. Hicks seconded, that the tender be for 12 months. Mr. Hartshorn: Ho v.* much is paid for it at present r The CT« rli ££10 a voir. Mr. Hopkins suggested- that application be made to North's for permission to cut down the trees and provide1 fnrthei- sna.ee, but the Chairman said his directors had set thenr b strongly aca-mst t' en' felling in tho tow n. :1; J. H. Thomas: I ant very pleased to hear it. Mr. Hartshorn: These ait' about the oniy couple of trees we have in Maesteg. The matter was eventually referred to too Tc)ivii-liall Committee. OTHER MATTERS. The landlord of the Ttirbervil! Arms. Llwy- darth-road. Avrote complainrng of the statt- of the pathway in front of his house, and the matter was referred to the sniA-eyor. In to a letter from the Council, the G.W.R. Company wrote asking for a plan of the land desired by the Council for extending the public convenience at Caerau. It was. decidsed. on the proposition of Mr. Hicks, to ask for sufficient land to make the conveni- ence treble its present size.