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11 for Style, Fit and Wear. BO^sl SOLE AGET IN THE OGMORE VALLEY, JOHN MORGAN, 18, Commercial St., Ogmore Vale. 9024

BLAENGARW STATION THEFTS HAMS, CHEESES, AND PEACHES. FONTYCYMMER MAN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. Albert Dawes, Bridgend-road, Pontycym- mer., platelayer. was brought up on remand at a Special Police Court at Bridgend1 on. Mon- day (before Messrs. Oliver Sheppard and W. J. Lewis) charged with stealing two cheeses and two hams, value E2 12s. C)d., from the goods-shed of the G.W.R. at Blaenganv, some time between' October 16th and 17tli. •and also with the theft of thirteen flagons of beer and two tins of peaches, value 7s. 6d., from a van at the siding at Pontycymmer. Mr. Parsons (Messrs. VacheHand Co., Car- diff) appeared for the prosecution. The alleged theft from the Blaengarw goods- shed was inquired into first. John Davies, stationmaster at Blaenganv, stated that on Friday evening, October 16th, there were two cheeses at the goods-shed' which had been refused by Mr. John Bate- man. The premises were securely locked for the night. On the next morning witness went to the shed, and found that a block under the door had been removed, which would enable a man to creep underneath. Witness failed to find the two cheeses. He saw a. box of hams, consigned to Mr W. James, a grocer, which had arrived on the previous day. The box was broken, and two hams were missing. Witness noticed that the box was partially damaged AY hen it arrived at Blaengarw, but when he saAv it on the morn- ing of the 17th it had been evidently forced open, by someone. Subsequently witness was shown the cheese and ham (produced). The cheese corresponded with those stolen from the goods-shed'—it was of the same brands— and the ham was also similarr to those left in the box. The goods-shed was about three- quarters of a mile from the trucks at Ponty- cymmer, from which the others goods were alleged to have been' stolen. Further questioned, the witness stated that defendant- 'had been in the service of the com- pany for about six months, his duty being to clean and1 oil the points. P.C. Henry Senior, Blaengarw, deposed that about 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th, he went to the prisoner's house, 68 Bridgend- road, Pontycyinmer. Prisoner was there, and witness inquired Avhere he had been on. the previous night. He replied, "I came home at quarter past 11 last night, and did not go out again until 9 this morning. I not go out again until 9 this morning. I over-slept." Witness then asked prisoner if lie Avould allow him to search his apart- ments, and he replied' "All right." In the pantry witness saw half a. ham hanging on the shelf, Avhich he took into the kitchen. At the same time P.C. Williams brought down a parcel which was hanging from the ceiling; it contained the corresponding half of the ham witness had found in the pantry. Wit- ness took the prisoner to the Pontycymmer Police-station, on suspicion, and' returned1 to the house. From information given him he went to the coal-house, and buried under- neath the small: coal lie found a sack con- taining the cheese produced: by the last wit- ness. Later witness charged the prisoner with the theft; he replied, "I found the ham and cheese and two tins of peaches in a sack on the line Avheiii going to Avork this- •morning at 6 a.m." Prisoner Didn't I tell yon that I saw the sack at between 6 and a. quarter past and that I took it home, and could not return to my work by 6 o'clock as the ganger was so strict? —No. Who ii-,Ias there when JOU charged me?— Sergt. Lane. Is lie here?—No. Prisoner I should like to call him as a wit- ness to that effect. I told him I didn't Avant to cause any more bother. I told him the honest truth. William James, grocer, Blaengarw, gave formal evidence as to the damaged condition of the box of hams Avhen delivered to him, and said two hams were missing from the box. Prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, reserved his defence. On the next charge being proceeded with. John Edwards, traveller in the employ of the Wholesale Co-operative Stores. Cardiff, spoke to consigning on October loth five cases of Genester" peaches to Pontycymmer for the local stores. The cases Avhen delivered to the railway company Avere full and in good condition. Thomas Davies, goods norter. Cardiff, said the cases were in good. condition :when des- patched from Cardiff. John Hitchings, manager of the Pontycym- mer Co-operative Society, at Pontycymmer, deposed that when the cases were delivered to him on October 17th lie found that the lid of one of them had been taken off. Two tins were found to be missing. Those produced corresponded with those in the cases. William Richards, goods guard. Aberkenfig, stated that at 1.20 a.m. on October 17th he was on duty at the siding at Pontyeymnier. As lie was passing the goods-shed he heard a noise as if the door of a van Avas being opened. He immediately Avent in the direction of the van, and found the doors of two goods vans opened. The vaiis Avere filled with goods. W itness made a thorough search in the vicin- ity. but failed to find anyone. Under I the truck lie found a bag containing cheese and other goods, Avhich he took to the signal-box, reporting the matter to the signalman. Stationmaster Wm. Abel, Pontycymmer, spoke to missing 13 flagons of beer and two tins of peaches missing from cases in a goods van. Thos. Villis, foreman of Messrs. Hancock and Co., Cardiff, formally nroved the consign- ment of 30 doz. flagons of beer to Mr. Jones, Royal Hotel, Pontycymmer. Harold Bragg, goods porter, Cardiff, said the cases of beer were in o'ood condition Avhen despatched from Cardiff. P.C. Senior said' he foiiiicl; n tin of preserved peaches in a. wooden box in the prisoner's bedroom. Prisoner said, I bought them a long time ago, but the children don't like them." Witness did not at that time know that any peaches were missing. On receiv- ing information to that effect later lie re- turned to the house; the tin had been re- moved. Wit- there was a glass dish contaan- them." There was aiso a glass dish contain- ing peaches in the pantry. The tins produced were found on the refuse heap. On being charged prisoner said he found the peaches in a sack on the line, together with the cheese and ham, adding "I know nothing about the beer." Prisoner Did T say I bought the peaches some time ago?—Yes. Prisoner: Gentlemen, that's a wieked-'Iie. Mr. Sheppard There is no evidence as to the beer. Mr. Parsons: That is so..sir. On being charged prisoner said," I reserve my defence." He was committed to take his trial at the next Assizes. P risoner applied under the Poor Prisoners' Defence Act for l'esral' aid' at his trial. Mr. Sheppard In our opinion there are no circumstances to iustifv that. YTou can re- new your application to the Jud^e. Prisoner made no application of bail.

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OGMORE AND GARW COUNCIL There were present at the fortnightly meet- ing of the Ogmore and Garw Council on. Tues- day evening, Messrs. Jenkin Williams, J.P. (chairman), Wm. Davies, Llewellyn Jones, T. .Williams. T. Lucas. D. J. Thomas, Rev. T. B. Phillips, Dr. E. J. Parry, J.P., Alderman W. Llewellyn. J.P., Messrs. T. M. Jones, J. Can- lllff, Evan Griffiths, David Thomas, W. J. Morgans, T. C. Jones, and A. J. Lawrence, with the deputy clerk (Mr. D. T. Williams), the surveyor (Mr. ti. DaAvkim llliams), the medical officer (Dr. D. J. Thomas), and other officials. SHWT WATER SUPPLY. Mr. David Evans, Bettws, wrote forwarding copies of resolutions passed at meetings of ratepayers at Bettws on the subject of the Avater supply, protesting against the imposi- tion of a Avater rate in connection with the ShAvt supply until the defects of the scheme were remedied and against a remark made at [ the hast meeting by the Surveyor as to the condition of the water. Mr. Evans added that the ratepayers Avere thankful to the Council for deciding to have the water ana- lysed, but at the same. time they wished the Council1 to arrange for the samples to be taken from the right quarters and not from the source. They felt that the Council Avas mis- led as to the real state of the Avater, and in order to show that their case was based on truth and justice they Avere prepared to send a deputation to the Council with samples of water taken from the source, Shwt Uchaf. GreenmeadoAV and Shwt Isaf. They AYished him to state that their attitude was not due to any animosity towards the, Council's re- spected officials or to the Council. (Hear. hear, and laughter.) Dr. Parry: They wish us to accept as genu- ine samples brought by a deputation from Bettws, and to reject those brought by the surveyor. If the surveyor is capable of tell- ing fibs, I suppose they are also. (Laughter.) The Surveyor remarked that he had sent samples of the water for analysis, Dr. Parry: They insinuate that, yon took a sample from the source only. Tine Surveyor: I took samples from the source and the lowest tap. according to the instructions of the medical officer, Dr. Parry proposed', and it Avas agreed, that two Councillors be appointed to pay a sur- prise visit to Bettws and take samples. Rev. T. B. Phillips and' Dr. Parry were selected. BLAENGARW ALLOTMEN TS. A letter was read from the clerk to the GJa- morgan County Council with regard to cer- tain applications for allotments received from residents at Blaengany. The Deputy Clerk stated that it appeared that the Comity Council or the District Coun- cil could take steps to acquire the land re- quired Alderman Llewellyn said the Council had refused to take over the POAvers of the county authority under the Small Holdings Act, as had also many other Councils in the county, the reason for this decision being presumably that the acquirement of the necessary land would be more likely to be brought about by the County Council than by the local bodies. There would no doubt be some difficulty about the securing of suitable land in that district, but the difficultv would perhaps be overcome better by the County Council than by the Local Council. Mr. Canniff said he was anxious that the Council should do all in their pgiver to assist I the applicants to secure the land they wanted; Mr. Lucas I understand1 they require plots near their cottages. The Deputy Clerk: Yes. varying from a quarter of an acre to an acre. Mr. Lawrence proposed that the County Council be requested to take steps to acquire the land, and Mr. Canniff seconded. Mr. Griffiths The unfortunate thing about it is that the County Council is so slow. The Deputy Clerk: Perhaps you Avifi pro- vide the clerk with. spurs. (Laughter.) The motion was agreed to. A TREE DAMAGED. P.C. Daniel Davies reported that a. lad named Edwin Dunn, of Ogmore Yale, had I been caught damaging one of the ornamental trees at that place. Mr. Canniff proposed that the offender be called upon to appear before Alderman LleAV- eilyn. Alderman Llewellyn: It would be more effective to refer the matter to a schoolmaster if there is to be any punishment. Mr. Cannifr Do you suggest that the schoolmasters are expert? (Laughter.) Aldennani Llewellyn said he would prefer that t;he Council should not adopt Mr. Can- niff's suggestion, and it was decided, on tbe motion of Dr. Parry, that. the lad and his mother should appear before the Council at the next meeting, proceedings to be taken in default. POLICE LAMP INSPECTORS. A letter was read from Chief Constable Lindsay stating that he Avouid have no objec- tion to the police being appointed inspectors of street lamps. The remuneration in other parts of the county for similar duty was: I Sergeants, £2 10s. constables, tl 5s. per an- num. He suggested that the Council should appoint, the sergeant at Ogmore Vale, the constable at Pi-icetowii, the sergeants at Pontycymmer. and Gilfach Goch, and the con- stables at Blaenganv and Pontyrhil. Mr. Canniff proposed that the matter be referred1 to the General Purposes Committee for report. Mr. D. J. Thomas seconded. Mr. Lawrence: I don't see AYIiv the con- stables should be appointed to look after the lamps of a private company in the Ogmore. Mr. Lucas: The company do not suffer it is the ratepayers who suffer. Mr. LaAvreuce The Company should pay the Council then. The motion was carried. ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS. A letter was read from Mr. J. Haydn Jones, solicitor, Bridgend, stating that Messrs. J. ii. Lambert and David Jones, the arbitrators appointed in the claim of Mr. Evan Roberts, Blaengsrw, for compensation for damage to his property through seAYerage operations, had now prepared their award, Avhich could be taken up at his office on the payment of £ 3 3,s., his fees for the preparation and publi- cation of the award. The Deputy Clerk stated that lie had in- formed! Mr. Pilgrim Morris, the claimant's licitor, that so far as the Council was con- cerned it did irot matter Avhether the award was ever taken up. (Lanc'literO The Deputy Clerk stated that similar claims made by Mr. Be van and others had been re- ferred to arbitration, but the time had been allowed to lapse. Of course, that Avas the plaintiffs' look out. He had now received a letter from Mr. Riley, acting for the claim- ant?, stating that lie was relieved' to learn that the time limit had expired, because, after the appointment of an umpire, an. infor- mality was discovered which Avould have mulcted1 one of his clients in costs. The proceedings were now in the hands of • his client's solicitors, and Avould commence de novo. ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Alderman Llewellyn inquired whether any- thing had been heard from the County Coun- cil with regard to the proposed transfer of the control of the Isolation Hospital to the Coun- cil. The Deputy Clerk replied in the negatiA-e. Alderman Llewellyn proposed that the clerk Avrite the County Council on the subject.— Carried. HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT. Dr. D. J. Thomas, in his report for October. stated that 13 cases or zymotic diseases had been notified in the district during the month, 7 in the Ogmere and 6 in the Garw. The Ogmore cases consisted of six of scarlet fever at Giliach. and one case of erysipelas at I Ogmore Yale. and those in the Ganv com- prised four of scarlet feA-er and tAYo diph- theria. Reporting as to the treating of scar- let feA-er cases at the Infectious Hospital. Dr. I Thomas pointed' out- that the number of wards r was only sufficient to deal with diphtheria and typhoid, and the treatment of scarlet fever cases Avoukl necessitate the erection of I a new block. He had visited Gilfach with regard to the Avater supply. Avhich he learned' had been A'ery intermittent during the glim- mer months. Complaints were made by many inhabitants that the supply was defi- cient and irregular, and he thought, the pre- sent means of storage was nothing like suffi- ciently adequate to meet the demands of the place. Plentiful storage could be made with- L out great cost, and he advised' the Council to call upon the Company to provide the neces- sary storage for the district. On the subject, cf the Ganv water, Dr. Thomas reported that the supply Avas ample and AA holesome, but the Company AA ere blamed for stopping the Avateir Avithout giving proper notice. In to avoid this trouble the Company should have a specific time for the execution of repairs, and each tenant should be informed by leaflets of swell time. Valves should also be placed orr the main of each street, so that a particular area c-culd be turned off without affecting the. Avhole. These frequent and irregular stoppages of Avater. to some extent, affected the health of the district, inasmuch as there was no con- stant means of flushing the drains, and the consequent nuisances oftera lead to diphtheria •and sore throats. Dr. Thomas aiso con- sidered that the practice in vogue of taking water from the main in the street for water- ing pun-poses A\a.s A-ery objectionable, and he suggested that stand-pipes should be provided throughout the district for such purposes, as the valves Avere always setting defective, and the suction of dirty material. Avhich took place during stoppages, was often a cause of typhoid. Alderman LleAvellyn proposed that the mat- ters dealt with in the report be referred to the General Purposes Committee.—Carried.

MINING EDUCATION IN GLAMORGAN — « GRATIFYING RESULTS. The report of the sub-committee on mining education, which, was presented to the Gla- morganshire Education Committee on Friday, gave some interesting facts concerning the Avork being carried out in the district. The Gonrnmet grant on the Summer Mining School had increased from £ 12o in 190»5 to I £ 254 in 1907 the. number of Avinning stu- dents who had secured honours at the last I Government examination was more than double the number in all other subjects com- bined. and added to this Avas the fact that the authorities of the Franco-British Exhibition had granted a Diploma of Honours for the committee's exhibits illustrating their min- ing scheme and also for specimen of manual work. A programme was adopted for tours of home and foreign coalfields next summer, timbering competitions, summer mining school, and compelitions for colliery shctsmen. It was pointed out that this increased grant had been obtained at practically the same cost as that of two years previous, viz., kl25, and, on the motion of Alderman W. HoAvell, it was agreed that a statement as to the cost of the school, etc.. should be. presented. j

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PONTYCYMMER. MT. George Clarke (Evangelist) will conduct a. Mission at Fontycymmer (Nov. 1st to 11th). Lecture-—On1 October 21st Miss E:. P. Hughes, M.A., Barry, delivered1 a lecture at the Ffaklau Institute on A Tour Round the World." Mis& F. M. Thomas, head mistress of the Ffaldau Schools, oresided. The lec- ture which was held under the auspices of Fontycymmer Litemiry and1 Debating Society, was well patronised. Miss Hughes dealt in a very interesting and instructive way with her subject. The lecture was illustrated by lantern views, showing the n laces and objects to which reference was made. "Circumstantial Evidence" was the name of a drama performed at All Saints' Mission- ,hall on October 21st, by All, Saints' Amateur Dramatic Society. The nrincipal characters were sustained by the following: —Messrs. H. Abel, W. Poor, B. Evans, E. Williams, J. .James, W. Powell, T. Williams, Misses E. BoAven, M. E. Feiven, M. A. Richards, and M. Harding, all of whom are to be heartily com- plimented upon the manner in which they ac- quitted! themselves. The stage manager was Mr. T. Williams. During the evening songs were rendered by Miss M. J. Davies, Blaen- garw, Messrs. G. Lewis and 1. Da vies, Ponty- cymmer. The evening's entertainment con- cluded with a laughable farce, The Railway Waiting Room." There was a large number present, and' as a result a good sum will be hand-ed over toward's the funds of St. Theo- dore's Welsh Church. Mr. Glyndwr Richards's Choir.—The many Garw friends of Mr. T. Glyndwr Richard;, will be pleased to learn that his tour in the States I witli the Mountain Ash Male. Voice Party is proving pre-eminently successful. Mr. Jm. ±1. Morgan, of Plymouth, Pa., an old Garw boy, sends us an account of the visit of the Welsh singers to the White House at Wash- ington, where they sang by special appoint- ment of President Roosevelt. Mrs. Roose- velt had issued cards of invitation to a limited number of persons, and the arrangements were generally in the hands of Dr. T. C. Ed- wards (Cynonfardd), who was a visitor in the Bridgend1 district this year. The programme contained the title of the selections and the Avoids and a good photo of the singers, and two specially bound copies in Morocco were presented1 to the President and Mrs. Roose- velt. The order .of the programme was: — First, The Star-Spangled Banner," and two Welsh airs, Morfa Rhuddlau and, Har- lech." The President cheered heartily, and requested a repetition of "Harlech." l'heu they sang Ford's Lullaby, Martyrs of the Arena," Italian Salad." part song, "Fy Mam," Old Joe," and Heil Wlad fy Nhadau." At the close of each. number the dignitalriesw-ere hearty in the expression of their pleasure and appreciation, especially Mrs. Roosevelt and the President. The com- pany rose to their feet with the first strains of The Star-Spangled Banner" and also with • Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The Welsh guests joined in ttie. chorus of the Welsh National Anthem, which the President very earnestly and cheerfully approved. Then he walked brisky on to the choir to congratgulate them in his usual warm-hearted and sincere man- ner. Afterwards the President and Mrs. Roosevelt received each member of the choi:' and invited guests, each person being for- mally introduced by General Lee. When Dr. Edwards informed the President that the singes were all workingmen without one nominally professional among them, he re- marked, 1. Well, that is most remarkable. I never listened to such soul-stirring music. I wish my boys could sing like that. I am proud to say," the President Aveut on, "that Mrs. Roosevelt has Welsh blood in her veins; she is a descendant of the Edwards family in the line of Jonathan Edward-s."

NANTYMOEL. Mr. George Clarke (Evangelist) will conduct a Mission at Pontycyinmer (Nov. 1st to 11th). Young People's Guild.—The inaugural ad- dress of the Session in connection, with Saron Wei.sh Bantists Young P'eople s Society was given by Councillor Evan Griffiths on. Tues- day evening, under the genual presidency of the Rev. J. Hughes. nastor. Councillor Griffiths, who gave a stirring address on "The Duties, Aims, and Ideals of the Young People of the Age," was heartily thanked for his timely exhortation. Reply to a Sernvcfn.The Workmen's-Iiaii. Nantymoel. was filled on Sunday evening, "when Mr. W. Trainer, I.L.P. organiser, de- livered a sermon from the text Gal. ii. 21. The sermon of Mr. Trainer was intended as a reply to a sermon' delivered1 by the Rev. Glyn I Davies. Rhyl, who at Bethany C'.M. Chapel'on Oct. 11th, from the same text, it was alleged, lnade aiii attack upon Socialists, and declared lie (Mr. Davies) took his religion from the Bible and not from the Clarion." Mr. Trainer, at the close of his discourse, was sub- jected to some interrogations on his remarks. Horse SIIOAY.—A general meeting of the Horse Show Committee was held1 at the Og- more Valley Hotel under the presidency of Mr. Alt. Thomas. The auditors, Messrs. E. Wigmore and T. J. Job. presented' their re- ■ port on the finances of the last show. which t showed a balance in the bank of £42 odd. The success of the show as a first venture was highly gratifying, and it was unanimously re- solved to hold another shew next year. Sir -Clifford Cory, Bart., was elected' president;' Ceti loi- Jenkin Williams, J.P., chairman; Mi-. W. Graves, vice-chairman; Mr. Alf. Thomas, treasurer; Mr. E. A. Hale, general secretary; Mr. W. Wilmott, ifnancial secre- tary, with an executive committee of 25 mem- bers. Ob tiia.ry.-Tlle funeral of the late Mr. Thomas Jones, station-road, took place on October 21st, the bodv being conveyed to Bridgend by train for interment at Coity. I The impressive funeral service at the house was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Roberts. pastor of Bethel WTelsh Congregational Church, Nantymoel, where deceased was a faithful member. The Rev. M. C. Gower Williams officiated at the graveside. The death had oceiii-redi on the previous Saturday after1 a brief illness borne with heroic forti- tude, at the comparatively early age of 32 years. The deceased, who was of a genial and amiable disposition, was held in general esteem and respect and his death is keenly felt by all. The deepest sympathy is felt for the grief stricken young ii-idow and her two children and the other relatives in their try- ing soii-ow.-Wo regret to record the death, after a prolonged illness borne with the ut- most patience and resignation, of Mrs. John, wife of Mi-. Robert John, Oakfield, Blaenogwy, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday. The lady and her' family, Avho are old re- sidents in the place and are held in very high esteem in the district generally, will be greatly missed. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved in their sad affliction.

OGMORE VALE. Mr. George Clarke (Evangelist) will conduct a Mission at Pontycyinmer (Nov. 1st to 11th). Harvest Thanksgiving Services.—Thanks- giving services w ere held at the English Con- gregational Church on Sunday and Monday evening. The Rev. Griffith Evans, B.A., pastor, preached a. series of eloquent sermons to crowded congregations, and on Sunday afternoon) a service of song was rendered by the choir, under the baton of Air. Abel Jones. The sacred edifice had been beautifully decor- ated for the ocasiolL Young People's Soelety.-In connection with the Young People's Society so success- fully carried on at Bethlehem Welsh Baptist Church, the Rev. W. R. Watkins, B.A., Maes- teg, gave a special address OllJ Tuesday even- ing. There was an excellent attendance, and the rev. gentleman! took as his subject, The Message of the Age to the Young People of the Churches," and his remarks were highly appreciated. The Rev. J. A. Humphreys, pastor, pre6idledl. Obituary.—The death occurred on! October 21st, of Mrs. Adams, River-street, mother of Mrs. J. J. Williaiiis, Aherdare Shop, and Mrs. W. Thomas, o-operatli-e Stores. The deceased had been ailing for some time, but her demise was quite. unexpected. She leaves a family of grown up children, who are welil known locally land highly respected. The interment took place at Tyriewytkl Cemetery on. Satur- day afternoon, and the funeral was largely at- tend. The Rev. Griff. Eviiis, B.A., pastor of the church at which the deceased was a faithful member, officiated. Calvary.—A very successful tea and enter- tainment weire held in connection with Cal- vary Band of Hope on Wednesday evening. Miss Polly Boobyer acted as secretary, and the tables were presided over by Miss Lilion James, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Wareham, Miss A. Jones, Miss H. Jones. Mrs. Walker, Miss Emanuel, Miss Walker. Miss K. Locke, Miss Anstie, Miss Broadway, whilst Mrs. Treharne, Miss Williams, Mrs. Claye, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Reede, and Mr. Walker looked after the other departments. A verv interesting com- petitive entertainment followed. Mr. A. Morgan Avon prizes for the best humorous story, best solo, and the, best music reading at sight. Miss Wareham took a prize for an essay. Mr. Geo. Richards facted as adjudi- cator. During the evening Mr. John Lloyd gave several selections on the grainaphone.

John, dear, do you believe in the ability of fortune-tellers to forecast events truthfully?" 'I No. One told me once that I would get mar- ried and live happily." Woman is considered the weaker vessel." she remarked, "and yet "Well?" he queried, as she hesitated. "And yet," fche continued, "man ie oftener broke!" Uncle Tom: "The baby's looking wonderfully happy to-night." Nurse: "I expect he heard a lady who called this afternoon say that he wasn't a bit like any of his relations." Little ,Girl of Four (standing entranced before the window of a toy-shop): 011. mother, if you was my little girl wouldn't I take you in and buy you some of those lovely things! Briggs: "Isn't that the same suit you had last year?" Griggs: "Yes. and it's the same suit when vou asked me last year if it wasn't the same suit that I had the year before." Father: "Daughter, I have a request to make." She: "All right, pa." Father: "I have just wound the eight-day clock. Will you please wind it again before that young man goes?" "This ia my portrait of Miss Peachy," said De Brush. "Yes?" replied Miss Chellus, with c a curl of her lip. Yes. The face is very natu- ral, don't vou think?" "Of course: it's minted."

RUNNING HOME IN FLAMES. BLAENGARW CHILD S DEATH FROM ■i/L RNS. Mr. S. H. StcckAvcod, coroner for the Mancr of Ogmore, held an inquest at the Workmen's Institute. Biaengai'AY, on. Monday on the body of Evelyn Hanison, aged 3-J, the ciiiid of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanison, 29 James-road, Blaenganv. The father save evidence of identification. When Avitness returned home from Avork about a quarter to five on Friday morning he found the child in bed suffering from burns. She lingered on until o o'clock the next morn- ing. Witness had failed to find any reason for his clothes catching fire. He had seen her playing with matches. Mrs. Jessie Trigg, a. neighbour, .stated that on Friday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, she was walking illp the strce-t Avhem she saw the. de- c-eased coming doAvn th-ebank going toAvard.s her heme. She Avas all in flames. Witness was carrying her baby, but she put the child down- and AVrapped her shawl around the de- ceased. Witness could not make any sugges- tion as to hoAv the clothes caught the. Dr. J. B. MeCutcheon stated that the child was suffering from burns doAvn the. Avhole surface cf the body and from the knees down. The. burns Avere severe- and tiieire was no hope from the beginning. The- child AA-as suffer- ing from shock resulting from the burns. The jury, of which Mr. Howeil Morgans, was foreman, returned a verdict of Acciden- tal death."

AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT ELY. ♦ The Cardiff Union Agricultural Soeiety. which has done so much to improve farming in its area during the past quarter of a cen- tury. was again unfortunate in the matter of weather for its annual exhibition, which took place at Ely Racecourse cn October 21si. The exhibits. 100 in number, included some of t)* best stock of Jft-ssrs. J. Cory, W. Emerson. T. George and Oliver Thomas. The root crops-, too. were exceedingly good, having regard the unfavourable season. The judges in this section had to walk over the whole of the lalH1. the 1l'Q being an excellent- one. The ho-pses. also. Avoie a good lot. The chief prize wac a silver challenge c-np value 20 guineas for the best limal. the i>rcne-rty of a tenant farmer, in i.e societyV district, given by Mr. W. J. Patent, the president of the society. The winner was a young blood mare belonging to Mi-. D. Burdon\s Hill. TVenvoe, which was second1 in the ODen- class ht Cardiff Horse Si row. The luncheon, which was wcl] attended, was presided over by Mr. Robert Fondest. J.P. The Chairman, said he had a very piessing duty to peilorm on behalf of the committee and the other snb-scribers. namely, to present the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Cardiff with a little memento of his Lord Mayoralty, he being a resident of Ely. a tenant of the Plymouth Estate, and a man who had many friends in that district. (Applause.) He also presented to the Lady Mayoress ( Yd ss Deanie Thomas) a very handsome. diamond as a memento of the services she had given to the city during the past year. (Ap- plause. 1 The presents were specially de- signed a!,Cl cxelc-,Ittd? liv Messrs. H. B. Crough and Sons. 16 St. Mary-street, and 48 Qneen- .street. Cardiff. The Lord Mayor, in express- ing his and the Lady Mayoress's thanks for the handsome gifts, said it. was specially pleas- ing to i-e,ceive. them knowing the-v came from people in the district in which his ancestors had been for hundreds of years, his faniliv having resided on the Plymouth estate few- three or four centuries, and held a holding on that estate during that- time without any agreement- and without taking advantage of any Act of Parliament. The following are the wards: Roots.—Two acres of swedes 1 and 3, W. atts 2, Ivor Lowrie. Acre of mangolds 1. b. C. Rooiiey 2. W. Emerson. Two acres of swedes: 1. Ivor Lowrie: 2. H. E. Baker. One acre of mango'ds: 1. R. Tenipletoii 2. W. Emerson. Three acres of swedes 1 and 2. W. Watts. Best piece of swedes: 1. H. E. Baker; 2. R. Morgan. Acre of mangolds: 1. W. Emerson 2. W. Watts. Two acres of swedes: 1. W. H. Evans: 2, S. Radciiffe. Piece of swedes (-not less than. 3 acres): 1. W. H. Eva ns: 2. W. Watts. Crop of swedes: I. Rowland Thomas: 2. W. H. Evans. Crop of mangolds: 1. G. C. Rooney; 2, W. Emerson. I Six swedes: 1. Thomas (Homem; 2. W. Emerson 3, Rowland Thomas. Six man- golds: 1. G. C. Rooney: 2. — Thomas iHomery). Mangolds: 1. W. Watts: 2. Thomas (Homery). Mangolds (potash): 1. W Emerson 2, atts. Swedes (sulphate of ammonia"): 1, W. Watts; 2. W. H. Evans; 3, Emerson. Piece of swedes: 1, W. Watts; v.h.e.. Ivor Lowrie. Common tur- nip: 1. R. Templeton. Mangolds, any kind: 1. G. C. Rooney; 2. W. Emerson. Cabbage: 1. W. Em ersonj 2. R. Templeton. Geiieral root- c-rcp 1, R. Templeton, Maeslech 2. W. Watts. Six swedes: 1. Thomas (Homery'): 2. W. Emerson 3. Rowland Thomas. Six mangolds: 1. W. Watts: 2. G. C. Rooney; 3. Thomas (Homery). Cow cabbages: 1. A. E. De Lucovich; 2, E. R. Martin 3. W. Emerson. Six turnips: 1. Thomas (Homery: 2, Rowland Thomas; 3, G. S. Rooney. Horses.—Cart mare in foal' or with foal at foot 1. S. Radcliffe; Palla, St. Bride'e-super- E!y 2. M. D. Morgan, Caia. St. Nicholas. Cart foal, foaled in 1908: 1, J. A. Thomas. The Drope, St. GeorgeVsuper-Eiy; 2. W. Hier Evans. Radyr Court. Radyr; 3. M. D. Morgan. Yearling cart colt or filly, foaled in 1907: 1 and 3, S. Rad'cliffe2, J. Miles. Tydu. St. Fagans. Two vear old gelding or filly: 1. S. Radciiffe; 2. Ivor Low-Tie; 3. W. Hier Evans. Sucker other than cart 1. J. Thomas. Tile. House, MichaeLston-le-Pit. Cart horse, mare, colt or filly of any age, the pro- perty of 'a tenant farmer: 1. W. Emerson: 2 and 3, S. Radciiffe. Challenge cup. offered by Mr. J. W. Tateiii stallion, mare, gelding, colt, filly or sucker, of any breed, the property of a ten-ant farmer residing within the limits of the Cardiff Union: D. Evans. Bnrdons Hill. Wenvoe. Cattle.—Pair of fat bullocks: 1 and r., W. Emerson; 2, Oliver Thomas, Wenvoe. Pair of fat heifers: 1. T. George, The Deri; 2. R. Templeton; v.. D. Evans. Pair dairy cows: 1. R- Templeton 2. W. Emerson; r., A. E. de Lucovich. Dairv cow. springer or with calf at foot: 1. R. Templeton 2. G. H. Williams. Lla-nedarne r.. A. E. du Lucovich. Pair yearling heifers: 1. W. Thoma-s, The I Hayes; 2. T. George; r.. R. Templeton. Pair yearling steers: 1. G. C. Rooney: 2. W. Thomas: r.. W. Emerson. Stock bull of any breed: 1. W. Thomas: 2. Ivor Lowrie: r., Mrs. W. R. Shirley, Woodlands. Leckwith. Single fat heifer: 1, W. Thomas: 2. R. Templeton. Single fat steer: 1. and 2, J. Cory. Duffryn i- T. George. Pair of two- year-old1 bullocks. cah-e-d on or after Jan. 1st, 1906, bred and fed by the exhibitor 1. Oliver Thomas; 2. W. Emerson r.. T. George. Col- lection of fat bullocks, not less than four in I number: 1. W. Emerson: 2. Oliver Thomfts. I Sheep.—Pen of five breeding ewes: 1. J. Cory; 2. R. Templeton: r., E. Akers. Pen of five Radnor breeding ewes: 1. W. Emer- srJn: 2. R. Templeton; r.. T. George. Pen I of five ewe lambs: 1. E. Akers; 2. J. Cory; r.. W. R. Shirley. Pen of fixe fat l,ai-ti-* 1. E. Aki rs 2. J. Cory: r.. W. Emerson I Pigs.F-.it. pig: 1. G. C. Rooney: 2, W. Emerson. Four porkers, not exceeding 100 Ibs. each, live weight: 1, W. Emerson; 2. S. Radciiffe. I Poultry and Eggs.—Trussed goose: 1. G. C. Rooney 2. Mrs. Edwards. Llanedarne. Pair truseed ducks: 1. Mrs. J. F. Small wood. Lisvane; 2. G. C. Rooney. Trussed fowls: 1. W. Emerson 2, G. C. Rooney. Twelve new laid lien's eggs (to be shown in basket1: 1, G. C. Rooney; 2. Mrs. F. J. Sin all wood. Cheese and Butter.—Cheese: 1. Mrs Evans. Llanedarne; 2, Miss Watts, Tydraw. Lian- trithyd. 31bs. of fresh butter: 1. Mrss Watts; 2. R. Morgan. Penne Farm. Llan- trithyd. Three new cheeses, not less than lOibs. each Mrs. Edwards, Llaned-arne. Live Weight Competition.—Best judge weight of live sheep: 1. Mr. Taffinder. Ely: 2. Morgan Williams. Bonvilstone; 3, H. Em erson. Sweldon.