The Glamorgan Gazette

I Have you heard what Sharpe gave his mother-in-law for a birthday present?" No. What?" "An automobile. IShe'ts eo delighted with it she's off touring- all the 1 ime." Tenant: "Look here: that lioutse I took from you is extremely damp." House Agent (bluntly): Well, don't you tee the great advantage of that? If it gets on fire it won't burn." He is now. they say. on the Very pinnacle of fame, and yet he isn't exactly in comfortable circumstances/' That's not surprising. Did vou ever sit on a pinnacle of any 6orr':

IN LIEU OF NOTICE. 0 DRINKING WHISKEY AND LISTENING TO PEOPLE'S 1 CLECKS.' Before Judge Bryn Roberts at Bridgend on the 17th inst., William Henry Hughes and Hugh Thomas, Pontycymmer, suedi Thomas Harry. Pontycymmer, contractor, for dam- ages for wrongful dismissal. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Walter Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas, Pontypridd) was for the plaintiffs, and Alderman T. J. Hughes (Bridgend) for the respondent. Mr. James said the defendant was a con- tractor at the Ffaldau Colliery, and as the Ffaldau came under the Conciliation Board agreement, the same custom as to a month's notice would be applicable to those in his employ as to the general body of men. The plaintiffs were employed by the defendant to drive, a hard heading. On, Monday, March 8th, both men were going to work when de- fendant stopped them from going down the pit, putting forward' as a reason that they were going to work for someone else. Some days later he told the plaintiffs that he was,, sorry he had dismissed them, "as he had been listening to the tales of some people." They claimed .£10 8s. as 'damages. The plaintiff Hughes stated that he, had been working under Mr. Harry at the Ffaldau since March at 8s. 4d. a shift. Witness had had nine years' experience in such work, and he knew the .custom generally was that men engaged under a contractor received the same notice as that to which the men generally were entitled. On the 8th March witness and the other plaintiff met defendant as they were going to work. Harry, who seemed to 1# under the influence of drink, told them that they should not go to work, and said' he would pay them off on the following" day. They returned their lamps to the lamp station and went home. They went to see defend- ant the next day, but he eluded them. When they eventually met him on March 10th he said he was sorry for having dismissed them, and that he had been drinking whiskey and listening to people's "decks." Replying to Alderman Hughes, plaintiff said it was arranged before they went to work for- the defendant that they should re- ceive the customary notice. It was not understood in such cases that the men worked on a day to day contract. The other plaintiff also gave evidence. Defendant said he told Hughes, I hear you ha.ve been telling people that you can get 9c. with someone else, and you can go home." Thomas then said that if his bro- ter-in-law was to be stopped he would give up the work too. He denied that he told Thomas to leave his employ, no question hav- ing arisen concerning his rate of payment. Hughes had' been, dissatisfied with the money he earned. Defendant further, asserted that men worked under a. contractor in a hard heading on a day to day contract. John Smith, Treherbert, said he heard the conversation between the parties. Harry told Hughes not to go down, but he did not say anything of the kind' to the other plain- tiff. His Honour said it did not seem probable that the dismissal applied to both men. He awarded Hughes V,2 10s. with costs, and in the other case he entered judgment for the defendant with costs.

AN IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE. — 0 GARW SALVATIONISTS AT THE POLICE- COURT. William Hicks, a collier, who is a member of the Blaengarw Corps of the Salvation Army, was charged at Bridgend on Saturday with stealing t7 in gold, a gold locket and chain, a silver pencil case, and a silver brooch, the property of Bessie Barnett, an officer of the Salvation Army at Blaengarw. Alderman T. J. Hughes was for the defence. Miss Barnett said she resided at the Salva- tion Army Building, 7 Marion-street, Blaen- j garw. She left home at 9.30 a.m. on June 8th, locking the house up securely, and re- turned at 5.30 p.m. on June 11th. She found that during her absence her BOX HAD BEEN RANSACKED, and she missed the money and goods enumer- ated in the charge. By Alderman Hughes: Prisoner's wife was in a. weak state of health suffering from an affected heart. She had returned all the goods and the money except 17s. In reply to the Chairman (Mr. R. W. Llew- ellyn), it was, stated that the goods were re- turned after inquiries were made. Clara McGee, another local officer, residing at the same address, said she had been away one month. On returning she missed a small box. P.S. Senior said entrance was effected through the back kitchen window. Prisoner admitted the theft. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily. Alderman Hughes made an eloquent appeal for mercy. Prisoner, he said, had during the past twenty years built up a reputation of which ANT MAN MIGHT BE PROUD, and now, by some irresistible impulse--God only knew why—he had committed this grave blunder. iNeitlier nor his friends, could account for it. Directly his wife knew about the matter, she returned the goods and most of the money. Testimonials were handed in from the man- ager, under-manager, and cashier; of the In- ternationa] Colliery, Alderman Thomas (miners' agent), and others. Divisional Officer Gill, of the Salvation j Army, who was in court, supported Alderman Hughes's appeal for leniency. THREE YEARS' PROBATION. After the Bench had consulted for some time, the Chairman said the matter had been a difficult one to deal with, because the cir- cumstances were so serious that the man ought to be sent to gaol. They could not, however, disregard the extremely good testi- monialSt which had' been read, and until a man had been found dishonest, he was con- sidered honest. They could only hope there was nothing prior to this case. The sad con- dition of the man's wife was also a factor they could not keep out of mind. Pi isoner would not be sent to gaol, but he would have to pay the costs, refund the balance of the money, and would be bound over under the Proba- tioners' Act for the maximum period of three years, during which he would have to report himself periodically. The costs were 30s.

"Norwich policemen have been supplied witn straw helmets of "beehive" shape for summer wear. According to a United St&tes Consular report the annual catch of lobsters at Prince Edward- Island is 20.000,000. It has been derided to build in Chicago a hall capable of seating 45.000 persons, or four times as many as the Albert Hall holds.

He (during rhe quarrel): "I was taken by sur- prise when you accepted me." She (sarcasti- cally): "Is tiiat so? You were taken by mis- take, if anything. She: it your fister O.oesn't sing to- night?" He: "Oh. the doctor has forbidden her. He says she must not sing for fix months." She: "Does lie live near lier?." Has your boy made much progress in his studies?" On ay." said the old man. he ? daein' sac weel at his studies that 1:11 thinkin he's clean rieglectin' his gowff.7 Mrs. Wiggs: "Your daughter seems to be suffering from the heat." Mrs. Digs: "'No; she's just home from college, and she's pro- strated by the family Lrailia-aur."

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THE REV. J. CAMLAIS EVANS, GILFACH GOCH. CHAIRMAN OF THE CYMAXFA MORGAXWG. One of the highest honours which can be oonferred' on Welsh Congregational ministers by their denomination, ranking next to the chair of the Union, is the election to the chair of the County Gymanfa, which in the case of the premier county of Glamorgan comprises some 250 churches and 60,000 communicants, The person elected to fill this honoured position this year is the Rev. James. Camlais Evans, pasto-i-i of Bryn, Seion and' EvanstoAvn Congregational Churches, Gilfach Goch. ( Mr. Evans, who is a native of Defynnock, Breconskire, was born in 1641. He is a pro- duct of the great Religious Rex-ival of 1859, and was received' a church member at CWlli- '0" REV. J. CAMLAIS EVAXS. laie, near Brecon, by the well known Rev. J. Stephens, Brychgoed. At that "time of re- freshing" practically every person in that dis- trict became a church member. He entered the. Memorial College, Brecon, in 1863, and among his fellow-students there were the late Principal Lewis Probert, D.D., Bangor, and the late Rev. W. Gilbert Evans. Bridgend. His first pastorate was at Birmingham, where, during three years and a half, lie did good work. In 1870 he moved1 to take charge. of Cana and Llanfair Churches. Angle- sea, and in 1873 became1 the first pastor of the newly-formed church at Gilfach Goch. One of hi; first duties on going to Gilfach was to erect a new chapel to meet the growing needs of the district, and this was done at a cost exceeding £ 2,000. Soon afterwards there came a serious trade depression (OA-er Gilfach, and one of the results Avas that, the church was called upon to pay over tl,200 in interest alone during 12 years. By to-day. however, the debt has been, practically wiped away, and the one church with some 80 mem- bers has grown to be two churches with be- tween 250 and 300 members. Mr. Evans is a powerfuf preacher, brimful of natural humour, and his services have been in great demand: at Cymanfaoedd and special services. He has appeared on the platform of the Welsh Congregational Union, anil been chairman of the East Glamorgan Welsh Congregational Association. He has always been; an advocate of temperance, and rendered great services to the cause. In 1870 he married the daughter of Mr. Evan Price, draper, Llanfaes, near Brecon, who has been- a "faithful Itelpmate to him. He is loved' by his brethren, and both on account of age and ability, as well as his great services, deserves this high honour which the denomin- ation in the county has conferred on him. His only son is a successful schoolmaster at Barry, and his only daughter is the wife of Mr. Evan E. Evans, relieving officer and col- lector to the Bridgend and Cowbridge Union, stationed' at Brynmenin.

Mr. R. N. Burnham. a prominent resident of Lenox, Massachusetts, and his hride set out in a bailqun at midnight on Saturday for their honey- n.oon trip. Mr. A. Rowley won the veterans' fifty-yards swimming handicap in the Serpentine on Satur- day. The ages of the first six competitors totalled 378 years, and the oldest was eighty-two )"_r;; of aue.

NEW STIPENDIARY AT YSTRAQ. H Mr. Lleufer Thomas, the new RhanddlT Sti- pendiary, taking his seat at Ystrad for^the first time on Monday, received the welcome of a full Bench of magistrates. Mr. T. "Pasooo Jenkins, Tonypandy, who had been acting-a,» chairman pending the new appomtnaent, com- plimented his Worship upon the f$ct that he w as taking charge of one of the purest Benches in the Principality. The Stujen- diary, in returning thanks, remarked thafc the high reputation of the magistrate# j5 £ „the» PontypriddJPetty .Vt.v known on the South Wales Circuit. ?

BLAENGARW. I Presentation.—Oil Saturday night, the facials and. a few friends from the Interna- 1o'Ia 1 Colliery met at the Institute to con- ^ftulate Mr. "William Jenkins upon his ap- Wintnient as under-manager of the Ffaldau ^°Uieries in succession to the late Mr. Thos. •es. Mr. Jenkins has acted in the capacity fireman at the International Colliery for Jjjany years, and' through persistent study in filing he secured his second-class certificate. behalf of the committee Mr. Henry ?Parks. under manager, presented Mr. Jen- with an ebony silver-mounted Avalking- •ofck' an<^ ^r- Thomas Davies, under-manu- with an underground compass. The "hail-was occupied by Mr. David Christopher, the manager, Mr. W. J. Morgan, M.E., J1 the course of an address, gave some in- .^jeEting and' profitable hints to officials. Yr rs Avho spoke were Messrs. R. Jones, W. ■\leredith. D. Da vies (firemen), G. Thomas i'aUpman), and S. Harries, who attended1 on half of the Ffaldau officials. Mr. Evan lis. cashier of the International, was Unavoidably absent.

PONTYCYMMER. Tea. and Concert.—The annual tea and '^itertainment at the English Calvinistic Mis- Sloii-hall were held on Monday, and1 proved an ^equalled success, despite the inclemency of the weather. Hundreds of people assembled at the hall, and the lady helpers experien-ced ^me difficulty in coping with the needs of ^he crowd. A capital programme of music, was gone through under the presidency Mr. Moses Thomas. The secretarial duties N"elo ably carried out by Mr. O. Jones, A.C. Tabernacle.—The Sunday School quarterly Meetings were held on Sunday last. In the Afternoon the adult school was catechised by 't e minister. Rev. David Hughes, when the Quarter's lessons were reviewed. This meet- jng was introduced by Mr. David Phillips. •& the vestry at the same time a large number children: were presented with books from jhe- London Missionary Society for collecting, y Mrs. D. Hughes. In the evening was held' very high-toned miscellaneous meeting, the or in the chair, when the following took Pa,rt --Recita.tioiifs, lassie Davies, Mira i^avies, Bronwen Noyle, Hannah Ellen hum as, Theodoria. Williams, Blodwen Owen, ^jinie May Rowlands, Frances Anne Evans, y«xhven' Garfield, Idriswyn Davies, Tommy Joseph Morgan, Tom Lewis, Thomas Roberts; songs, Gwyn Maddocks, Hill, W. Cerddor Davies, John Jones SUanette, Misses Keturah Williams, Maria y°gers, Messrs. W. Cerdoor Davies and John '{9>U's. The juvenile choir was conducted) by Evan Harries. The choruses rendered all the Sunday scholars together were con- flicted1 by Mi*. John Jones. Miss Butler '0rganist) presided at the organ in her usual ^°d style, and Messrs. Jas. Garfield (superin- tendent and1 conductor), W. Cerddor Davies Superintendent), Mr. John Jones (conductor) JN-' Mr. Idris Rogers (secretary) were in harge of the programme. MR. E. A. HUGHES GETS HIS B.A. Mr. Edward Arthur Hughes, son of Mr. and "frs. Morgan Hughes, Ffaldau House, has wad the'degree of B.A. conferred upon him "J" Trinity College, Cambridge. In the tri- s at Cambridge he has passed the histori- cal, part II., class I. Chief honours among /^lslimen have been secured by Mr. Hughes, *ho has now secured a first-class in both of tripos. Mr. Hughes was born at Ponty- cymmer on September 7th, 1887, and was ^fly at the Lewis School, Pengram. from "Whence he passed on to the Abergeli School, ^nd' in October of 1906 arrived at Trinity Col- lege with a £ 60 minor entrance scholarship. the March of last year the award was ^hanged to a E100 major scholarship, which still' retains. Miss Minnie Hughes, sister, at Cambridge on Tuesday, when the de- § £ ^e ivas conferred. His eldest sister. Miss -•laggie Hughes, was unfortunately unable to attend through indisposition.

NANTYMOEL. I.L.P. Meeting.—On Thursday evening, in last week, near the "Workmen's-hall, Blaen- i°gv\y, Mr. G. H. Bibbings, B.A., addressed a J^ll-attended open-air meeting, presided over Mr. T. D. Matthias. Mr. Bibbings, in course of a spirited address on current J*>litics, said that if the Provision of Meals '■Education) Act had been made compulsory It would greatly help the miners whenever a strike or lock-out came. Referring to the Present South Wales coal trade cricis, Mr Bib- ^ngs declared he would offer his services to Conduct a male voice party throughout. un- affected' districts so as to send back funds1 to help those out on strike. (Cheers.) Co-operative. Conference.—A conference of the Mid-Glamorgan Association of Co-opera- tive Societies was held at the Salvation Army ^JSall, Nantymoel, on Saturday. Mr. Wood, Ton Pentre, presided over a representation about 40 delegates. Reports were submit- ted and, conisid-ei-ed from the various societies, apd Mr. Jones, Pentre, gave a very instruc- tive and interesting address on the educa- tional department of the Co-operative Union. Mr. D. Jones, chief clerk of the Nantymoel Stores, was reported to have passed with hon- ours in the second division the examination 111 book-keeping. In the evening a well-at- tended' meeting, presided over by Mr. R. L. •King, chairman of the Nantymoel Society, ^'as held at the Army Hall, when Mr. W. ■Exley, Nantymoel, read' an instructive and .spirited paper on "The Co-operative Move- ment and' the Duty of its Members." Dis- cussion followed. The delegates were admir- ably entertained to an excellent tea by the Committee of the Nantymoel Society. Social Crusade.—The Rev. Ben F. Wilson, Jd.A., paid his second visit to the Ogmore Valley in connection with his social crusade •Oil Sunday afternoon and evening, when he ilelivered stirring and eloquent addresses to large audiences at the Workmen's-hall, Nan- tymoel. The speaker declared that Socialism ^as identical with the teaclihigs of Christ, •tender Socialism land, machinery, mills, shops and stores would' be owned by the People just as we now own the schools and the "Post Office. Every man would be guaranteed work in the people's workshops; wages would he higher; hours of labour would be shorter, •and there would be more leisure for every ;ittaii and' woman for self-culture and recrea- tion. Poverty and slums and the fierce battle for bread would be no more. This 'H'ould be the next great step of bringing the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. The rev. sgent-leman exhorted his hearers to awake and go forth like brothers. They would then be able to make-the life of the little ones a joy and delight; a full and free life would thereby be afforded every citizen. An age of brotherhood, peace and good-will would thus oe established. Mr. J. Hellesey, Ogmore Vale, and NlT. T. D. Matthias presided pre- sided' over the afternoon and evening meet- ings. <=> Ambulance.—The results of the recent ex- amination in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association show that the classes Conducted by Dr. D. J. Thomas, J.P., have been pre-eminently successful during the past Session. No less than 42 were successful at the Nantymoel classes, and such a highly gra- tifying success is very complimentary to teacher and students. The results were Evening Class.—Nine passed for first aid cer- tificates: Albert Walters, William Williams, John Thomas, William Parry, Lorenzo Jones, Evan Enoch, Wm. D. Thomas, Evan Monis, iflud Wgar W illiarws; vtwelve passed for vouchers: J. H. Jenkins, Fred Rees, James Edwards, J. D. Morris, W. H. Phillips, Hy. Thomas, William J. Davies, John Jones, David Williams, William Morgan, Patrick Hcrgan, and Thos. J. Williams; six passed for medallions: David Jones, Henry Davies, Thos. J. Job, William Roberts, Wm. Probert, and Evan Williams; one passed, for label: David Davies. Dinam Hall Class.-T-,velve passed for first aid certificates: Samuel Jones. William Parker, Dd. Harries, Thomas Bright, Fred Davies, David Jones, David Lewis, William Richards, Thomas Jones, Richard Swayne, Joseph Roach, and John Thomas; two passed for vouchers: John, C. Davies and Owen Lewis. |

OGMORE VALE. Sympathy.—The large circle of friends of the Rev. J. A. Humph reys; the popular pastor of Bethlehem Welsh Baptist Church, will re- gret to hear that he was taken ill last week, and was unable to occupy the pulpit on Sun- day last. His place was taken by Mr. T. B. Davies, Bryn Goleu. Billiards.—The committee of the Reading- room have lost no time in carrying out their 'resolution to erect a billiard table at the Workmen's-hall. The table was installed on Friday evening, and an exhibition game is being arranged by a famous Welsh billiard professional. The table is considered one of the finest in the valley and runs perfectly. Accident.—Mr. John Williams, Apsley House. Bridgend, and Dr. R. A. Williams, J.P., Ogmore Yale, had a marvellous escape on Friday afternoon. Both gentlemen were proceeding in a trap over the bridge enter- ing Bridge-street. On the. southern end of the bridge the road had got slightly broken np, and the cob, which was proceeding at a trot, placed its foot-in a, hole and stumbled. The occupants of the trap were precipitated1 into the roadway. Fortunately for the doc-, tor, he alighted on the. horse's back and broke his fall, but Mr. John. Williams, who was driving, fell headlong to the road. He re- ceived a nasty gash over the eye, beside other superficial facial scratches, but fortunately both escaped, with nothing more serious. Dr. Williams bandaged his friend immediately.

GILFACH GOCH. Cricket.-Gilfach team were due to play Glyncorrwg on Saturday at Glyncorrwg, but. owing to the heavy rain, they wTre unable to make the. journey. On Saturday next, M'aes- teg 2nds are billed to play the return match. Street Improvements.—The railings re- celitly placed' between' the Constitutional Club and South Villa by the Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre Council are a much valued improvement. The kerbing whieh is being placed along the main thoroughfare, when completed, will greatly improve the main road. Picnic.—A party of young folks, numbering about 40, journeyed to Ffym Drewllyd, a mineral well situated! between Ogmore Vale and Gilfach Goch. on' Thursday, last week, to hold a picnic. An excellent spread was pro- vided1 by the young ladies. Various games were indulged in, and a. very pleasant even- ing spent. GILFACH GOCH POLICE COURT CASES. Heard and Ystrad' on Monday, before Mr. T. p, Jenkins and other magistrates. Fighting on the Public Highway.—Henry Hanley, Penygraig, and George Hayward, Fountain, Row, Gilfach Goch, were summoned for obstructing the public highway by fight- ing. Hayward, who appeared, was fined 10s. and Hanley, against whom there were several I previous convictions, and who did not ap- pear, was filled-, £ 1.

I COMPENSATION APPORTIONMENTS. OGMORE AND GARW CASES. His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts was asked at Bridgend on Friday to apportion compen- sation moneys in four cases. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, Pontypridd) appeared for the applicants, the amounts having in. each instance been paid into Court. Catherine Martha Lewis applied for the ap- portionment of t300 paid by the Ffaldau Col- lieries Co., in respect of the death of her late husband, John Lewis, who died on February 2oth. There were seven children, aged 14, 13, 11. 9, 8, 6 and 4, the eldest being at work and earning 2s. 6d. per day. Applicant said she had received a sum from her hus- band's club, and she asked for weekly allow- ances. His Honour made an order for pay- ment of 5s. in respect of the widow and Is. 6d. each for the younger children—14s. per week in all—the applicant to apply for a final apportionment in January, 1910. A similar sum had been paid into Court in respect of the death of Archibald Davies on behalf of Messrs. Cory Bros., owners of the Wyndham and Aber Collieries. The death occurred, on April 22nd. The widow, Alice Dora Davies, said there was one child, which was born in January last. Funeral expenses had been paid out of club money. She had returned to live with her parents. An order was made for payment of 8s. per week. Sarah Daniel, widow of John Daniel, of Blaengarw, who was killed at the Ocean Col- liery on March 25th, applied for the appor- tionment of JE300. She stated that there were no children or other dependents, and she asked for a lump sum to enable her to go abroad' to join relatives. A sum of tlO was allowed, and an order made for payment of 5s. per week. A sum of JE252 had been paid into court on behalf of the Ffaldau Colliery Co. in respect of the death of Sidney Buckland. which oc- curred on March 11th. The widow, Mary Jane Buckland, said there were four child- ren, aged 16, 11, 4 and 3 months. An order was made for payment of 14s. per week until 1st March, a further application to be made on that date.

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I PRETTY GARW WEDDING. MARRIAGE OF DR. WILSON AND MISS NANNA LEWIS. An event of much interest in Blaengarw took place on June 17th, in the marriage of Dr. James William Albert Wilson and Miss Nanna LeAvis, only daughter of Mr. T. E. Lewis, man-ager of the Garw Ocean Collieries, and Mrs. Lewis, of Brynbedw House. Both bride and bridegroom are respected and highly popular in the valley, the bride being especially well known as an active church worker at the Tabernacle, at which place of worship she is the organist, while the bride- groom has made many friends since he suc- ceeded Dr. J. L. Thomas some four cr five years ago. Hence the public interest evinced in the joyful event. On the previous night, and again early on the morning of the cere- mony, many inhabitants were busily engaged decorating the streets and the Tabernacle Chapel, where the nuptial knot was tied. Fine weather favoured1 the occasion, and' hun- dreds of people assembled' from the extreme' end of the valley to get a glimpse of the wedding party. Almost every house in Blaengarw emptied itself, and the streets were lined with people from Brynbedw* House to the chapel, the latter being crowded long before the time announced for the ceremony. The officiating ministers were the Rev. P. Marchant Lewis, pastor of Trinity English Methodist Church; Rev. E. M. Evans, pastor of the Tabernacle Welsh Calvinistic Metho- dist Church, and the Rev. John Boyd, B.A., Porta Ferry, Ireland, pastor of the church of which the bridegroom's family are members. Miss Minnie Hughes, of Pontycymmer, presi- ded at the organ, and the bridal party en- tered the church to the strains of the. "Bridal March." The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in ivory satin, trimmed with Honiton lace, and wore a large white picture, hat with ostrich plumes. She carried a magnificent shoAver bouquet of choice Avhite flowers, the gift of the bride- groom. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Maud Jones, Nantymoel (cousin of the bride) and Miss Rosina Rees, St. David's, Pembroke- shire, who were attired in exquisite pale mauve eloine dresses, trimmed with lace. They wore large picture hats to match, and carried bouquets of pale pink sweet peas, gifts of the bridegroom. Mrs. Lewis, the bride's mother. was handsomely dressed in green satin, trimmed with beautiful lace, with hat to match. The duties of best man were discharged by Mr. Victor Samuel Wil- son, Porta Ferry, Ireland, brother of the, bridegroom, Avhiist Mr. H. C. Park, cousin of the bridegroom, was the groomsman. As the bridal party left the Chapel, Mendelssohn s Wedding March" was played. A largely attended reception was held at Brynbedw House, and subsequently Dr. and Mrs. Wilson. drove to Bridgend to catch the Irish mail train' for Killarney, where part of the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelliii- cost-unio was of cream serge, with Avhite feather boa and large black picture hat covered with crimson roses. The following is a LIST OF THE PRESENTS: j Bridegroom to Bride: Diamond marque ring. Bride to Bridegroom: Gold signet ring. Bridegroom to Bridesmaids: Gold bangles. Father to Bride Cheque and piano. Mother to Bride: Bedroom suite and house- hold linen. Father and Mother to Bridegroom Cheque. Mr. V. S. Wilson (brother): Silver carver rests and silver serviette rings. Ocean Officials, Workmen, and Friends: Drawing-room cabinet, silver tea and coffee service, hot water kettle, and tray. Tabernacle C.M. Church: Silver afternoon tea service. Tabernacle Choir: Complete volumes of Shakespeare (39), and selection) of 12 volumes from Every Man's Library. BlaengaiAv Ambulance Class: Pair of silver- mounted horns. Mrs. Lewis, grandmother of bride: Cheque. Rev. J. and Mrs. Hughes: Silver entree dish. Rev. J. and! Mrs. Boyd, Porta Ferry: Case of silver muffineers. Rev. E. M. and' Mrs. Evans, Blaengarw: Silver afternoon tea tray. Mr. H. C. Park, Porta Ferry Irish linen, bed' spread. Dr. Caughey, Belfast: Case of carvers. Mr. J. Owen, senr., Nantymoel: Silver rose bowl. Dr. and Mrs. Morley Thomas, Maesteg: Case of silver afternoon tea knives. Miss Hunt, Maesteg: Fancy work. Mr. and Mis. O'Regan, Brynmenin: Silver sugar sifter. Miss Macafer, Ballymoney: Silver butter and cheese dish. Miss Rees, Blaengarw Silver hot water jug. Mr. and Mrs. Rees, Solfa: Silver pickle bottle. • Mr..and Mrs. W. Evans, Darran Colliery: Silver, biscuit bowl'. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Ocean Colliery, Nan- tymoel: Silver breakfast disli. Mr. and Mrs. Enock, Nantymoel: Silver fruit dish. Miss LeAvis, Llanfairfechan Cheque. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Lewis, Gelli: Pair of mirrors. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jones, Ton: Quilt. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Nantymoel: Tea set. Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, Nantymoel: Fruit and floAver stand. Mr. and Mrs. J. Owen, junr., Nantymoel: Silver cake stand. Dr. and Mrs. Smythe, Porta Ferry Case of silver sauce, boats. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner, Devonport: Oak bis- cuit barrel. Mr. 1. Williams, Blaengarw Case of silver serviette rings. Dr. W'arnock, Nottingham Case of caTvers. Mrs. T. Evans, Blaengarw: Case of jam spoons. Mrs. Evans, Strand: Fish eaters. Mr. John, E. Evans: Silver cruet. Miss Jones, Brynmawr, and Mr. E. 0. Lewis, St. AndreAv's College: Silver flowet, stand. Mr. and Mrs. W. Owen, Blaengarw Silver egg stand. Mr. H. J. Lewis, Cambridge: Pair of pic- tures. Messrs. Belia and Co., Bridgend: Two silver sauce boats. Miss M. Thomas, PorthcaAvI Hand-painted cosy. Miss Lucy Thomas: Doultom china. Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Nantymoel Farm: Sil- ver cruet. Miss Gwladys Corbett: Silver jam dish. frs, T. Rees, Blaengarw Flower pot. Misses S. Lloyd and P. Hughes, Blaen gar AV Silver jam disli. Miss A. M. Jones, Nantymoel: Japanese afternoon tea set and poker work stool. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jenkins, Nantymoel: Poker work chair and table centre. Mrs. John, Blaenganv Indian table cloth. Mrs. Davies, Blaengarw Indian mantle bor- -de,r. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Llewellyn Silver celery st and. Messrs. Cross Bros., Cardiff: Silver cake basket. Miss M. M. Tudor, Blaengarw Silver-moun- ted1 flower vase. I Miss S. J. Thomas, BlaengarAv Silver sugar bowl. Miss M. M. Pugh, Blaengarw Hand-made tea cosy. Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Thomas, Brynmawr: Case of silver sugar bowl and cream jug. aiid, Mrs. David, Tondu Silver floAAer vase. Miss Gwenith David Bedroom clock. Miss Jones, Aberaman Fern pot. Mr. and Mrs. T. Francis, Blaengarw Sugar basiiii and cream jug. Miss L. E. James, Blaengarw Tea pot and water jug. Miss A. M. Morgan, Blaeligai-ANI: Desert spoons and forks. Mrs. F. M. P. DoAvnell, Porta Ferry: After- noon tea cloth. Mrs. N. Davies, Blaenganv Sugar basin and cream jug. Master W. Davies Pair of ornaments. Dr. Heddle, Edinburgh Fair of silver flower vases. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Price, Nantymoel: Pair of silver candlesticks. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Davies, Blaengarw Sil- A-er sardine dish. Mrs. M. Williams, Blaengarw Salad boAvl. The Misses David, Crickhowell: Silver tea caddy spoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stewart, Xewtonards: Sil- ver serviette rings. Mrs. Waite, Blaengarw Afternoon tea. cloth. Miss C. Howells, Pontycymmer Silver rose bowl. Mies L. Davies, Blaeiigariv. Pair of brass candlesticks. Mrs. Thomas, Nanthir: Flower pot and plant. Miss Stuchbery, Bridgend EiderdoAvn quilt. Mr. D. Jones, Blaengarw Pair of pictures. Miss L. J. Lloyd, Nantymoel Table centre- piece. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Pontycymmer: Table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, Blaeiigarw: Silver match case. Rev. P. Marchant Lewis Music rack. Miss A. EdAvards, Nantymoel: Table centre- piece. Dr. McCutclieon, Blaengarw Silver crumblet dish. Mr. andi Mrs. Sa lathi el, Pencoed: Sil/er breakfast dirb. Mr. Jones, Bridgend: Case of silver After- noon tea service. Mi's. Matthews, Blaengarw: Hand-made mantle border. Miss Matthews: .Pair of vases. Misses Hughes, Ffaldau House, Pontycym- mer: Case of silver fruit knives and forks. Miss Preece, Ffaldau House: Cushion. Mrs. J. Harries, Strand: Teapot stand and water jug. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Richards, Talybyn: Silver fruit and floAver stand. Mr. and Mrs. E. Griffiths, Queen-street: Silver fruit dish. The Misses Waite, Blaengarw China. Mrs. Morris, Queen-street: Marmalade jar. The Misses Morris: China. Miss Williams, Queen-street: Pair of Indian- worked slippers. Miss Thomas, Nanthir Pair of vases. Mr. and, Mrs. Thomas Howells, Blaengarw: Salad' bowl. Mrs. Rees, Dairy, Blaenganv Butter dish. Miss Bateman Butter knife. Mrs. Rees, Queen-street: Butter dish and bread fork. Miss C. Gardner: Cream jug and sugaii basin. Miss B. Rees Silver castor sugar bowl and, sifter. Mrs. Gardner: Jam stand. Miss L. M. Davies: Pair of fern pots. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hills: Inkstand. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, International Col- liery Silver butter dish and' knife. Mil*, and Mrs. E. Griffiths, Brynffryd; Silver crumb scoop. Miss A. Bowen, King Edward-street: Crumb brush and tray. 4t Mr. and Mrs. Lougher, Llangemor: Cut glass and! silver-mounted claret jug. Mr. R. L. Charles, Blaengarw: Silver pickle bottles. The Misses Kate and Jane Charles: Gong. Miss L. Palmer, Porta. Ferry Cushion cover. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Morgan, Pontycymmer: Biscuit bowl. Rev. J. H. Stewart, St. James's Church: Pair of silver candlesticks. Mr. and Mrs. D. Evans, Nantymoel Cheque. Mr. Moses Thomas, solicitor, Aberavon: Cheque. Rev. R. C. Lewis, B.A., and Mrs. Lewis, Aberavon Silver hot water jug. A Friend: Silver egg stand. Mr. and Mrs. T. Owen, Blaengarw Case of carvers. Mrs. Da-vies, Queen-street, Blaengarw: Pair of sheets. L I Mr. and Mrs. Boyle, Cardiff: Silver Wedg- wood butter dish. Mr. and Mrs. B. Jones, Pontycymmer Silver fruit stand. Mir. Tom Jones: Silver jam spoon. Miss Evans: Tea cosy. Mr. J. Francis, Blaengarw: Bedroom clock. Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Blaengaigv: Salt cellars. Mr. aaidl Mrs. W. Lewis: Jam stand. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, BlaengarAv: Silver sugar tongs. L'JJ-

The scaffold of a building .in course of erec- tion at Naples collapsed on Saturday. Three workmen were killed and four injured. The council of College Hall (Hall of Residence for Women) have appointed Miss Alice Elizabeth Lindselt, M.A.. Dublin, and formerly of Newn- ham College, CambridgOt to be Principal of the Hall, in succession to Mrs. Viriamu Jones.

WORDS OF WISDOM. Character will take (-are of reputation. No one is useless while he hae a friend. A smiling determination works miraclee. Clothes publish characteristics of their weare-a The greatest victory goes with the most faith. The least suspicion of unfairness spolle a cause. No nation can bear wealth, that is not intelli- gent first. We really 6ee oursclvee as we wish to be seen by others Laughter is the honey on the dry bread of care and toil. A lot of the blessings of civilisation are exceed- ingly mixed. What frost would do for a flower accusations will do for love. No physical beauty can compensate for an explosive temper. A very humble door may open the way to great opportunities. The whole face puts on mourning for the death of self-respect. It takea the world a long time to discover that bignese is not greatness. Learn to see things with a balanced brain, not with your prejudices. When a man has lost confidence in himself he has nothing else to lose. The hour before breakfast ie the finest test of a woman's sweet temper. One of the advantages of education is that one learns the value of reticence. We are all apt to brag about, our ancestors if we have any worth bragging of. It is a good thing we get old hi owl v. It would be terrible to do it all at once. There is no sweeter word in our language, none so consecrated by time, as mother. Have you so much leisure from your own busi- ness that you care for other people's aiffairs, Every man may be measured by the way that he responds to the demands of a "bTeat need. Knowledge is proatl. because rhe has learnt so much: wisdom is humble, because she knows no more. I Not merely the first, of January, but every day. is the betit day for making good resolutions -and keeping them.

I PAYMENT FOR THIN COAL. ♦— A KEXFIG HILL COLLIERY PRICE LIST. At. Bridgend County Court, on Friday, Solomon- Paget, collier, sued Messrs. Bald- wins, Ltd., for £ 1 16., due in respect of out- ting abnormally thin coal. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, Ponty- pridd) Avas for the plaintiff, and Mr. C. Ken- ghole, Aberdare, for the respondent com- pany. Mr. James said the point his Honour had to decide was as to the construction of an agreement for working thin coal. He did not think; there could be the- slightest doubt as to Avhat the parties to the agreement in- tended or to the method of payment for many years, and it was for his Honour to say Avhether the terms were accurately reduced' to writing. It had been the custom to pay M. extra ,per inch per ton when the coal was under 2ft. lOin. The system of measure- ment was to take sections in the face on the right, left, and in the centre of the collier's working place. If two of these sections were over 2ft. lOin. the company paid nothing, but if two were under that meaeurenic-ut the collier AVHS paid on the average of the two lowest for the whole of the coal cut during the fortnight. The measurements in Paget's working place on August 22nd' were 3ft. 4in. on the left, 2ft. Sin. in the centre, and 2ft. 6in. on the right. The two lowest gave an average of 2ft. 7in.. or three inches below 2ft. lOin., and plaintiff claimed 3d. per ton for his output for the fortnight, covered by that measuring day. The respondents claimed that under the agreement they were only bound to pay on the average of the three measurements, and these came to exactly 2ft. lOin. in the fortnight referred to. A copy of the price list was handed in. Plaintiff gave evidence bearing out- Mr. James's statement, and said the company never attempted to bring in, the third measurement in thin coal places until August in order to reduce the average. Mr. Kenshole: I put it to. you that the management for a considerable time past have taken the mean of the three measurements? —After August. No; before August?—It never happened to me. Jenkin Jones, cheekweigher, said he was the person appointed to represent the men in thin coal disputes prior to hie appointment as checkweigher. The agreement, was signed on behalf of the company by Mr. Henry Rees, the late manager. Last August he had an interview with MT. Thomas (the present man- ager) with regard to the dispute. He pro- duced the agreement, .and Mr. Thomas said he would pay whkt he was technically bound to pay. He said he had lost his copy of the agreement. Evidence was also given by Charles Viclwl-a and David Thomas Jenkins, colliers. Mr. Kenshole, addressing his Honour for the defence, said MT. Thomas was not aware of the existence of the agreement when he be- came manager four years ago, and! it was not until August last that it. came into his hands. When he saw the agreement he at once said he would abide by it whatever it wa6. He (Mr. Kenshole) would be able to call evidence to show that the mean of the three measure- ments had been taken in the past, but he con- tended that ever this was not correct. The agreement stated that payment was to be made for all coal cut under 2ft. lOin. itwo out of three to carry." The latter words, he submitted, were merely meant to indicate how a thin coal place should be defined, and he contended that the agreement compelled the company to pay extra only in respect of the coal which was actually under 2ft. 10m. Iii the case before the Court the block of ooal to the left of the working place was thick, and sufficiently remunerated1 the workman. His Honour said he could not agree it wae intended' that the mean of the three sections should be taken. In regard to the other point, it was only reasonable that, if thef workman was paid .nothing when one- section- was under 2ft. lOin., he should' be paid for all the coal when two sections were thin. The owner got the advantage one way, and the workman the other. After this ruling, Mr. Kell,shole- did not call evidence, and, judgment as entered for the plaintiff. Costs were allowed on Scale B. on the ap- plication of Mr. James, who said the deci- sion affected a number of cases.

GREAT FlLJE AT J5 ROM LEY, MAY PREMISES DESTROYED. The market-square of Bromley (Kent) was on Monday the scene of a disastrous fire, a number of business premises being involved, and Avithin a couple of hours damage to the extent of upAvards of £ 8.000 was done. The fire originated, in the steam chaff and crushing mills of Messrs. Cooper Brothers, a large corrugated iron building in which were stored hundreds of trusses of hay and straw, and tons of oats. maize, and various corns. The flames quickljr spread to the upholstery works of Messrs. Dunn. and to a large shed in which were kept many valuable dogs by Mr. Alfred Pardon, a naturalist, and from there to the shops on the south side of the square. Messrs. Cooper's premises and those of Messrs. Dunn. the World Tea Stores, Winton's drug stores, and other tradesmen were completely destroyed. At the rear seve- ral stables were burnt down, and three horses were burnt to death. Three cottages also at the rear were considerably damaged, and although some of the furniture from them was removed a portion of it was ignited by the flying sparks. One of the cottages was occupied by a Mrs. Morton, and some diffi- culty was experienced in getting her and her I four-weeks-old baby out of danger. Thousands of people assembled in the square to watch the fire. The Bromley fire- men were assisted by the brigades from Croy- don. Beckenham, Sidcup, Farnborough, and by the London Fire Brigades from Catford and Lee Green. As the fire spread forward to the front of the shops exciting scenes were witnessed. Furniture of all kinds, and huge rolls of carpets, bicycles, books, and a quan- tity of jeAvellerv were passed out of the win- dows and found a safe repository in the police-station opposite. In the shop of Mr. W. Dell, a naturalist, more than 200 canaries and small birds were suffocated by the dense smoke. Mr. Pardon was able to remove the dogs in his care to neighbouring stables, but his own little prize pug was lost in the flames.

LORD ROSEBERY ON THE BUDGET. A PROTEST AGAINST DESPOTISM. An important letter on the subject of the Budget has been addressed to the Press by the Earl of Rosebery. The Government pro- posals, Lord Rosebery says. constitute not a Budget but a social and political revolution of the first magnitude," and the- boasted freedom of our Constitution has really come to this, that the most sweeping changes may be car- ried out by a Ministry of great numerical backing in the House of Commons without the nation having, or ever having had or hop- ing to have, a voice in the matter before it is i decided. Surely," continues the letter, "the country must begin to see that there are vast flaws in the Constitution, and that the absolute rule of a party in power differs very little from the absolute rule of an individual, which is what we used to call despotism? If not, the nation must have changed its charac- ter, and its former jealous vigilance with re- 1 gard to its liberties has been replaced by an apathy which is a sinister, if not aty alftrniiDgy eympionu"

NOTICES AT BRYNNA. a ■ COMPANY TAKES ADVANTAGE OF H MEN'S ACTION. MONTH'S AGREEMENT SUPERSEDED BY H DAY TO DAY CONTRACT. Thomas Williams, a well known football player at Brynna, Llanharran, lied 'the Gas Coal Company at Bridgend County Court on Friday for a month's wages- in. lieu cf notice. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Morgan. Bruce, and Nicholas, Pontypridd) was fori the plaintiff, and Mr. C. Kenshole, Aberdare, for the de- fendant. company. Mr. James said the point in tLe.cr.se was whether there Avas a day to day or a monthly contract, at Cwmciwc Colliery. Brynna. Tho colliery Avas formerly owned by 3 £ cssrs. Robert Davies- and Co., nho last year sold it to the Gas Coal Company. On the 1st Sep- tember all the men employed at the colliery gave notice to terminate contracts owing to the presence of non-Unionists' .During tha month the manager, Mr. John Jones, sitgges- ted to Williams that he should sugg^dst to the- men that they should' keep at Avork, |ooviding he (the manager) deducted amounts from the NOX-UNIONISTS' WAGES to enable them to become members of the- Federation. This suggestion was carried into effect, and the men continued) to Avork. Some time in October a notice was put uj» at the pit top to the effect that- a day to <?ay contract was in operation. He (Mr. ,Tami's) contended' that the notices given by jth«i men were Avithdrawn, and that the company ha<fc iio poAver to alter the terms of em'ployTi ent without giving notice to the men. Plaintiff gave evidence bearing out Mr. James's statement. It was a,bout.the lGrh or 18th of the month that the manager spoke'to him about making stoppages from tie non- Unionists' pay. He suggested deducting .~s. per' fortnight until £ 1 Is. had Wi 'pid. Witness put the matter before the workmen, and afterwards saAv Jones and told Jtim.they agreed, to his suggestion and that "iEfcy w'oukl continue to work. The nonsIJii'ionists agreed to the arrangement, and t.li^'ViiH.nnts Stopped were afterwards paid thitl^gh wit- ness to the lodge. They continued to work, and some time after the 1st October he saw at notice at the top of the pit stating that for the time being the colliery would "be jworkecl on day to day contracts. He had a conver- fcation on the subject with Mr. Jones, wh» said it Avas only a matter of form coi quence of the colliery being transferee! froinf one company to another. On Sa.tumay, Feb- ruary 13th, Mr. Jones came to his l/ouse^n<i told him NOT TO GO TO WORK, as his place was being stopped. Witnc s iokl hint he should claim a month's notice. He went to the colliery the next MontTay. and Jones promised to let him know when there tvas a job. He Avas idle eight or jiine .wocbs. By Mr. Kenshole: The pit was stopped fotf a. day on October 1st owing to some questioi* Df insurance. His place was stopped bet'use he came to a fault. Six men receiye<? njitico a.t the same time as himself, andi the others were found work again in a short time. He was a single man. and it wa& usual to put the | married men on first. David Thomas, checkweigher at the South Rhondda Colliery, said he kept the^minute book of the lodge. It Avas at a meeting on September 21st that the men dec-idea to withdraw the notices. The first piaymennt ii* respect of non-Unionists was- on September- 26th. THE DEFENCE. H For the defence, John- Jones stated 'that*- in September he was overman andjt&r^t o^.iu-n of Cwmciwc (Solliery. The noffloejS of'the- workmen expired on September 30th,_jpinr? «»■ October 1st he put* up the notice stating, ilia 1* the colliery would be worked on day to day terms. This wa§ done because the xfew" 00m- pany were taking over the colliery on pctobert 23rd. Before he put the notice he £ ol<t plaintiff about it, and explained ^J^at the men. had finished1 with the old company ^andfc the notice would permit the new efompanj to- do as they liked. The conversation A\ itfi the plaintiff on the non-Unionist question'AA- £ S a few days before the end of September, tiIK! witness asked him to bring a list of of the men and he would stop th$m. >Vil- liams brought this list on the 2nd QptoTjer. His Honour Why did you stou the col- liery 011 October 1st?—We gave notice_tTene was no work to be. HOAV Avas the Avork of stopping perforate*!? —We put a notice up 011 the top of the pifc om the 30th, and I told the men. Mr. Kenshole: When was the FIRST CROPPING made, from the non-Unionists?—On 10th of October. Further examined, witness said „ be -re- started four of the men who were stopped the next Aveek. His Honour: Did you ever send to "the plaintiff to say there was work ?—-TheretA\ asi no work for him. The ether man was 110b started for about three weeks. Mr. Kenshole: Were you able .to start thi» man then ?—-We had no room up to the IStht March. His Honour Did you send for him JJlenP --Xo.. Mr. James: You said' you saw Williams le- fore you put the notice up?—Yes. Your colliery was not working that JJay. Where did you see Williamsr-—By the Mnuu- tain Hare. You say that up to the end of Sep^Qj^her no arrangements were made to fo.ntrmue work ?—Yes. Did Thomas Williams giA e you a receij^To* the first instalment on behalf of the Unionists?—He did3 I think. Have you got it?—I have not.. That receipt would show Avhen the jnonejt was paid?—Certainly. Where is it?—in the FIRE OR SOMEWHERE. Is that the way you keep your ooHiery XJOOUK ments?—No, but I have not got it. Mr. Kenshole: How was the ^eductiort made?—I deducted it off the pay sheets, jantl did not enter it in the colliery books. Have you any papers or documents?—'X troyed everything. William Henry Hopkins, agent foa^ ti»^Oa» Ooal Company, said he gave instaroctioas for the notice on day to day contracts to be ptrfc up, and he saw it there on October 1st. W. A. Salter, in. the employ of the SojjtJ» Rhondda Company, said his boy clwjk Jcepti the books at'Cwmciwc, and he (witness) pared the notice for him 011 the September. His Honour said he thought it perfect-lji clear that the notices given on the 1st tember were not •withdrawn, and owners took advantage of it- to &ltjTC^>hia> trms. Judgment was entered for plaintiff.