The Glamorgan Gazette

BLAENGARW. Penny Readings.—These meetings, held fortnightly at Mount Zion, are a great suc- cess, and much appreciated especially by the young people. At the meeting on Thursday evening last week, a large number took part in the various competitions, and contributed to the programme. Nebo.- Very successful meetings were held in connection with Nebo School on Sunday, presided over by the pastor, Rev. J. Hughes. The scholars who took part acquitted them- selves in an admirable manner. Solos, reci- tations et< were numerous and thoroughly enjoyed ax appreciated by ^ge wmgrega- tione T 3 singing was conducted by Mr. Willie Ro1 rts, and the V^^er did exceedingly well. Mr. John P presided at the organ.

NANTYMOEL. Hall Extensions.—The large extensions to r the Nantymoel Workmen's-hall are going on apace, and their completion will make the hall one of the finest in South Wales. Pro- vision is made for a very large billiard-room, which will hold two tables, and for a new stage and ante-rooms. Young People's Guild.—The Rev. W. Saunders, C.C., delivered an eloquent and in spiring address on "The Aspirations and Duties of Young People" to the members ot Saron Welsh Baptist Young People's Guild at their weekly meeting. The address was lis- tened to with rapt attention, and was greatly enjoyed. The Rev. J. Hughes presided. empire Tea.—The recent Empire tea, or- fi-ised by Mrs. D. J. Thomas, Brynbedw, antymoel, on behalf of the New English Church at Nantymoel, realised the highest anticipations of the promoters. It must be very gratifying to Mrs. Thomas and those who so assiduously aided her, to know that their generous labours have been crowned with such, signal success. A few such efforts would make it possible to commence building operations with a bright prospect of complet- ing the sacred new edifice free of debt. Competitive Meeting.—The first of a series of competitive meetings was held on Satur- day last at Bethel Welsh Congregational Ves- try, Nantymoel, when the sacred edifice was crowded. Williams, oheckweigher, Wyndham Colliery, made an ideal conductor, and literary adjudicator. Mr. Tom Lucas, A.C., Ogmore Vale, was an excellent arbiter in the musical contests. Prize winners: Solo for girls, ilies A. Lloyd; solo for boys, Master Willie Williams; tenor solo, divided between Messrs. Charles Jenkins and John Hno-Vips■ essay, Mr. Joshua M.. Ihomas: bass solo Mr Jtohn Edwards; duet, Messrs. C. Jenkins and Win Davies; impromptu read- me Mr Thomas Rees; octette. 1 wo parties com noted viz., Newtown Friends (conductor 'lawc Mr J Isaac) and Bwlch-y-Clawdd Choristers (conductor Mr. Thos. Jenkins). The prize was awarded to Bwlch-y-Clawdd amidst cheers. „ Gilead English Calvinistic Church.—-A highly successful tea and competitive meeting took place in the spacious vestry in connec- tion with the above church on Wednesday of la.st week. An excellent tea was provided by Mr Edward David, Cambrian House. The Rev. M. J. Mills, the esteemed and able pastor, presided over the after-proceedings, whilst the onerous duties of adjudicator were most ably discharged by Mr. Charles David, schoolmaster, Gilfach Goch. Awards: -Solo for children: 1, divided between Miss E. Morgan and Miss Lizzie Thomas; 2, Master George Owen. Spelling bee: winner, Mas- ter Richard Evans. Impromtu speech: Mr. M. L. Price. Humorous story: Mr. W. Morris. Reading unpunctuated paragraph Master R. Evans. Mr. Davies delivered a stirring and able address which was highly en- joyed by all present. Votes of thanks to the chairman and adjudicator terminated a very pleasant and enjoyable evening.

OGMORE VALE. Temperance Meeting.—At Bethania Welsh Church a very successful temperance meet- ing was held under the auspices of the Free Church Council on Sunday evening. Rev. J. G. Jones presided. Powerful addresses were delivered by the Rev Griff. Evans, B.A., in English, and by the Rev. G. Evans, Skewen, in Welsh. Mutual.—Bethlehem Mutual Improvement Society's meeting on Tuesday evening was one of the best attended meetings yet held this season. Mr. Charles Beavan read a very in- teresting paper on "The Star of Bethlehem," which was followed by an excellent paper by Miss Magpie Lewis on "Mary the Mother of Jesus." Several of the members took part in the after discussions, including Rev. J. H. Humphreys, Messrs. Jno. Allen, Jno. Davies, J. Walters, D. Williams, J. D. Jones, etc. Mrs. Janet Lewis occupied the chair. Reading Room.—On Thursday evening last week the annual general meeting of the sub- scribers of the Tynewydd Reading-room was held at the WTorkmen's-hall. There was an excellent attendance of the members, over whom Mr. Tom Morgan presided. The audi- tors, Messrs. John Howells and D. C. Wil- liam's, presented their report, which reflected great credit upon the finances of the institu- tion and the excellent manner in which the accounts are kept by Mr. Fred Jones, as sec- retary, and Mr T. W. Job, as treasurer. The following gentlemen were elected as commit- tee for the ensuing year:—Messrs. D. J. Thomas, Tom Lucas, Fred Jones, Harry Davies, Tom Morgan, D. Llewellyn, T. W. Job, E. Edwards, Dan Davies, D. C. Williams W. Cole, W. Treharne, John Howells, D. T. Jones, W. Williams, John Griffiths, John Hodgson, W. Ashman, Tom Howells, Henry Davies, Bob Dement, George H. Morgan, G. Baker, T. Llewellyn, and John Cottrell. Mr. Fred Jones, secretary, and Councillor T. W. Job, treasurer, were unanimously re-elected.

GILFACH GOCH. Football.—A football match was played be- tween the Gilfach White Rose and Bush Scar- lets, Clydaoh Vale, on the Abercerdin Field, on Saturday. The homesters were victorious by two tries to one. R. White, the home half, continues to improve mat-ch after match. The secretary has a strong list of fixtures including Gelli Alexandra, Blaen Clydach, Treherbert Stars, Treorky Stars, Nantymoel 2nds, Penygraig Reserves, and Tonypandy. South Glamorgan Election.—After the re- sult of the South Glamorgan Election was made known on Wednesday, last week, a pro- cession was formed, and, headed by the Gil- fach Brass -L.-and, paraded through the main streets singing "Shoulder to shoulder for Brace." Speeches were delivered by Coun- cillor Jenkins, Mr. Jas. H. Gardner (check- weigher), Mr. Owen Williams, and others. The above gentlemen took an active part at Gilfach Goch in the campaign. Mr. and Mra Brace drove to Gilfach Goch on Thursday evening and delivered speeches, thanking the Gilfach Goch people for their support. WHAT SOME FOLKS SAY: That the crier came round and announced that men, women, children, norses, donkeys, dogs, cats, etc., could form part of the pro- cession. That they saw men women, children, horses, dogs, and donkeys, but the cats were looking after the mioe at home.

PORTABLE THEATRE FOR TYNEWYDD. There were present at the monthly meeting of the Ogmore and Garw District Council at, Brynmenin on Tuesday, Mr. A. J. Lawrence, J.P. (presiding), Rev. W. A. Williams, Alder- man W. Llewellyn, J.P., Dr. E. J. Parry, J.P., Messrs J. Canniff, W. Davies, Llewellyn Jones, Jacob Edwards, J. Maddocks, J. Phillips, W. J. Morgans, J. Crooke, Jenkin Williams, T. M. Jones, T. W. Job, Evan Griffiths, W. Thomas, T. C. Jones, with the deputy clerk (Mr. D. T. Williams), and other officials. Mr. Edward Ebley applied for a license for a portable theatre at Ogmore Vale Show- ground.—Mr. Job moved that the application be' granted, pointing out the lack of amuse- ment in the valley. The churches, he under- stood, were against it, but he believed the feeling of the majority was in favour of the theatre, which was always conducted on pro- per lines.—Mr. T. M. Jones seconded, and Dr. Parry supported, stating that he had it on the testimony of Inspector Sansome that on a Saturday night the theatre was as good as one constable because it kept people from the public-houses.—The motion was carried, with some dissentients, and the Chairman re- marked: "It's a good job it is going to the Ogmore and not to the Garw." Sympathetic references were made to the serious illness of the surveyor, and Mr. Can- niff remarked that Mr. Dawkin Williams's condition was much improved. Mr. P. J. Thomas, the Council's arbitrator in the claim of Mrs. Ann Thomas for E25 for compensation in connection with the sewer- age scheme reported that the matter would be settled for £19. Mr. Roberts, 22 Strand, Blaengarw, wrote claiming for damage to his property in con- nection with the new works, a manhole having been constructed in a garden at King Edward-street.—It was decided to write Mr. Roberts requesting particulars of the claim. A letter was read from Mr. T. Mansel Franklen, clerk to the County Council, ask- ing the Council to express approval of the Water Bill deposited by them.—The Deputy Clerk gave a report on the Bill, and Mr. Can- niff, who with the chairman represented the Council at the District Councils' conference, explained the decision arrived at. Mr. Can- niff moved that the Council approve of the I Bill, and Mr. Maddocks having seconded, it was carried unanimously. Mr. J. Thomas, secretary of the Ogmore Valley Trades and Labour Council, wrote re- questing the Council to alter the time of meeting so that it would be convenient for Labour representatives to attend.—The Chairman said the Council previously com- plied with a request of the Trades Council, but found the arrangement unworkable.—Mr Job gave notice of motion that the meetings be held on Mondays at 4 o'clock.—Mr. J. Phillips said that would not suit the work- m<A letter from Mr. R. Edwards, Tynant Farm, offering to settle his claim for damage done to pasture land in connection with road improvements, for £ 10, was referred to the surveyor for report. The original claim was for £ 15 10s. ix- i + The Postmaster General wrote, m reply to the Council's letter calling attention to the inadequate accommodation at Pontycymmer Post Office, stating that improvements were being carried out, which would place matters on a more satisfactory foot ing.-Mr. AWVWk* said things were in a shameful Qt nresent.—Mr. Canniff said the in- habitants of Gilfach Goch had petitioned for telegraphic and telephonic facilities. It ap- peared to him that the whole of the postal arrangements required re-organismg He moved that a deputation wait upon Mr Scott, the post master at Bridgend -This was car- ried, and Messrs. Canniff, Job, and Lawrence were appointed. The plan submitted by the Ffaldau Colliery Company for a bridge oyer Victoria-street (opposite the Ffaldau Hotel) for carrying steam pipes and winding ropes, was passed. The Clerk was directed to write the owners of the Braichycymmer Estate requesting them to put the road between Alexandra-road and Ivor-street in order, and stating that the Council would,, when the work was com- pleted, take it over. nr ,j A plan submitted by Mr. Jonathan Mad- docks for premises in Thornton Crescent was, on the recommendation of the Works Com- mittee, not approved.. ™ The Council decided to give Mr. Thomas Jones, builder, Pontycymmer, notice to re- move his mortar mill and enoine from the bottom of Oxford-street, Pontycymmer.

THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT. AGENT AND THE FFALDAU LODGE. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR BRACE, M.P. There was a good attendance at the monthly meeting of the Garw District of the South Wales Miners' Federation at the Coun- cil-offices, Brynmenin, on Monday. Mr. Jenkin Leyshon (Pencoed) presided. SYMPATHY. The Agent explained that Mr. Evan David, the district secretary, was absent owing to the death of his mother. He moved a vote of condolence with Mr. David, which was passed in silence. THE INTERNATIONAL. The Secretary of the International Lodge wrote thanking the district for their several grants towards the members of the lodge dur- ing the eight months' dispute which fortun- ately terminated on January 14th. The battle against the "Billy Fairplay" had been won. The Agent (Alderman John Thomas) read the list of prices upon which the men work- ing in the Caedefaid Seam would in future be paid; subject to any reduction or advance made from time to time by the South Wales and Monmouthshire Conciliation Board, or to any other method agreed upon to govern wages in the South Wales coalfield1: —For cut- ting clean coal Is. 6d. per ton would' be paid, the workmen undertaking to fill large clean coal as far as practicable, the company to pay for the large coal and the clean small coal which passed through the screens at that rate. The coal should be filled with coal boxes, and no shovels could be used, the company under- taking to provide the boxes. The workmen undertook to send their coal out free from bast and stone, and also to gob the holing, and any person wilfully filling bast, stone or holing would be liable to instant dismissal. The standard thickness of the seam would be taken as 3ft. 6in., and coal under this thick- ness would be paid for at the rate of tcl. per inch per ton, the measurement to ascertain the thickness of the seam to be taken in the oentre of the working places. In wide level headings the seam would be worked! to the hard pouncing at 3s. a yard, and in narrow headings at 4s. per yard; airways with trams to follow at 2s. per yard; waste gob airways, 9cf. per yard; opening headings from narrow to wide, Is. per yard; turning stalls in pillar and stall workings, 4s. 6d. each; ditto, in long wall workings, for walling on side of roads, 3e. 6d. each; standing double 6ft. 6in. timbers, is. 2d. a pair; ditto, 9ft. timbers, Is. 8d.; standing cogs, 18. each; road poets (all sizes), 4d. each; discharging and stowing rubbish, 3d. tram timbering places for trams to pass, Is. 9d. each; raising rails, ld. per yard. One penny per inch per yard would be paid for ripping top or cutting hard bottom, with a width of 6ft. including the clearing away of rubbish. The agreement had been signed by Messrs. Daniel Williams and Evan Owen (directors) on behalf of the employers, and by Messrs. J. Thomas (oheckweigher), Benjamin Charles (chairman of the commit- tee), Gwilym Richards and himself (the agent) on behalf of the men. A Delegate remarked that the settlement was very satisfactory. THE ELECTIONS. The Agent said that on the whole the can- didates put forward by the imners' Federation in the General Election had been very success ful. There had been some reverses, includ- ing those which Messrs. Smilie, Giimore, Roberts, and YVinstone met with. The general secretary (Mr. Tom Richards), Mabon, their president, Mr. Brace, and Mr. John Williams had been returned to Parliament, and this was very satisfactory to all members of the Federation. A South Crop Delegate said he joined with the Agent in congratulating the Federation representatives who had been returned, but the elections just over proved conclusively that the interests of Liberalism and Labour were not identical. In the case of Mr. Smilie there had been a three cornered fight, the miners' agent having to fight against Tory and Liberal. The constituency had not been oonteeted by Liberals for some time, but on Mr. Smilie being adopted a Liberal candidate was brought forward. In the Gower division the same sort of thing had happened, but Mr. John Williams, who, it was satisfactory to know was a member of the I.L.P., managed to beat both Liberal and Conservative, and he would now be one of the Independent Labour Group in the House. In Monmouth- shire, Mr. Winstone was defeated by a Liberal in a three-cornered fight, and it was rather a shame that Mr. John Burns had urged the electors to support the Liberal candidate, Mr. Haslam. It was time that the Labour men went on their own, and they should have con- tested Breconshire and Mid-Glamorgan. The Executive appeared to be always willing to fight a Unionist, but hesitated when a Liberal was in the field, though the Liberals did not oare about fighting the Labour candidate. MR. BRACE CONGRATULATED. Alderman John Thomas, the agent, said the result of the South Glamorgan election was most satisfactory to all Progressives, and he was sure that the majority which Mr. Brace had secured far exceeded1 their expectations. It was a great blow for the Tory party of South Glamorgan, and he did not believe they ,Would ever dare to contest the seat again. Not only had their previous majority of over 500 been wiped out, but Mr. Brace had been able to pile up a huge majority of over 4,000. (Hear, hear.) He had done his level best to ensure Mr. Brace's return, and the result was due in a large measure to the unity of all sec- tions of the Progressive party. There had been a little bad feeling in the last days of the election, but now the fight was over he hoped this no longer existed. A good many things had been said which should not have been uttered in regard to the candidate. He believed that Mr. Brace would make an excel- lent Member of Parliament, worthy of the Labour cause. He throw all the energy he could into the Progressive movement and ex- pressed his views on all matters with clear- ness and courage. He was quite convinced that a large number of Conservatives sup- ported Mr- Brace on this occasion, and the farmers of the Vale also voted strongly in his favour. He moved that the meeting con- gratulate Mr. Brace and the other members of the Federation Executive on their return to Parliament. This was seconded and carried unanimously. COMPENSATION CASES. The amount of compensation recovered dur- ing the month amounted1 to £ 179 17s. 6d. The matter of Samuel Davies v. The Ocean Company was left in the hands of the agent. It appeared that there was some disagreement as to the wages earned by Davies, but the company contended that if any error had been made, it was in his favour. The Agent said it would most probably be necessary to take the case of Gale v. South Rhondda Co. to court. The applicant for compensation was "squeezed" by a horse, and was now suffering the effects of the accident, being in the Bridgend Cottage Hospital. Alderman Thomas paid a tribute to the way in which Dr. Martin, of Cardiff, gave evidence in the compensation case, Burgess Brown v. The Bryndu and Port Talbot Colliery Co., at the last County Court. The applicant was successful, though a strenuous defence was made.. „ The Agent complained that a certain Uol- liery Company had not paid to an injured workman the amount awarded by the judge. It was, he said, too bad to treat injured work- men in this way. The manager had requested the man to go to the office for the money, but that was not quite good enough; the money should be paid through the Man's agents. He would request the solicitors to issue an exe- cution if the money was not soon paid. Alderman Thomas reported on the claim for compensation, of Mrs. Rees Main wiring against the Ocea^Company, in respect of the death of her htraSsnd. He had' received* no reply from the company as to whether they admitted the validity of the claim or not, and the matter would be entered into court. Mainwaring. whose death occurred recently after a long illness, always fought for his rights, and he was a true Federationiet. NEW LODGES. Alderman Thomas stated that he had re- ceived requests for the affiliation of two lodges in connection with the Tynywain Col- liery, Bryncethin, where about 40 men were employed, and at the Cribbwr Colliery, near Aberkenfig, where there were about 20 em- ployed. There had previously been a lodge at Brynoethin in connection with the brick- yard. The meeting consented to the affiliation of the lodges, providing all members paid the en- trance fee or the arrears due to the Federa- tion in respect of their membership of other lodges. GARW FECHAN. A Delegate said that at a mass meeting of the lodges of the Garw held at Pontycymmer three weeks previously, the vexed question of the No. 3 workmen of the Garw Fechan Col- liery was discussed, and a resolution was passed in favour of the re-admittance of the men into the Federation. The Chairman The men desire to be re-ad- mitted without paying any arrears in their contributions. 'The Delegate: They have not asked for re- admittance, but the meeting thought they should be re-admitted on those terms. In reply to a question, the Delegate said the mass meeting was oonvened by the council of the lodges with the object of considering that question. All the Garw lodges were re- presented at the council meeting. Another Delegate: No, the Ocean Lodge was not. A South Crop Delegate contended that whatever the mass meeting mlp-,ht have de- cided, the men could not be re-admitted un- less the minute of the district meeting expell- ing them, was first rescinded. The Chairman said the men were expelled over twelve months ago, and it had been de- cided that before they could again be ad- mitted to membership they should appear be- fore the district and apologise for what they did. The Agent: No, explain their actions, Mr. Chairman. The Chairman: And they refused to do so. A South Crop Delegate was in favour of the men being allowed to rejoin the Federation provided they appeared before the district meeting to explain their actions, and also paid their Federation arrears or another entrance fee. Another Delegate said the men should cer- tainly not be accepted again unless they apologised for going to work in other men's places during a dispute. They were not fit to be in the Federation because they were no- thing but enemies in the camp. They had ignored the district from the commencement. The Agent expressed surprise that the meet- ing had passed such a resolution. The Federa- tion did not, stand for the protection of black- legs, but of Federationists. The men in question went to work in the places of others during a dispute and thev should have asked some of the officials about the matter first of all. It was no excuse to say that the men whose places they took were sub-contractors. He was well aware of the circumstances which led to the employment of the men at the col- liery. They were at the house of a part pro- prietor of the colliery on the nieht before they went to work, and they afterwards pretended that they had been at the theatre. (Laugh- ter.) Perhaps it was not generally known, and he would challenge the men to dispute it, that they worked at least 7d. a ton under what the other men received. They must maintain discipline in the Federation. The men were being privileged at present by the employers, and had the best plaoee in the col- liery. Why? Merely because they had pre- viously helped the employers to defeat the Federation and to defy the agent for the dis- trict. He would expose these men at the next demonstration, and he did not doubt that they would be hooted out of the district. (Hear, hear.; The matter was eventually deferred. PLACE OF MEETING. A Delegate stated that the district meeting had decided to hold their meetings at the Council-offices for twelve months, and as the term would expire in three or four months, he suggested that the lodges should now con- sider where the meetings should be held. It had been suggested that the meetings might be held at the Alderman's residency if it could possibly be arranged. Tondu would be a very central place. The matter was referred to the lodges. FFALDAU LODGE. The meeting considered the fixing of a date for the meeting of the committee appointed at the last meeting to investigate the charges made by the agent in regard to neglect of duty by the officials of the Ffaldau lodge. A letter was read from the secretary of the lodge stat- ing that the lodge desired the particulars of the charges against their officials before the inquiry was held. A member of the committee said he would not act on the committee if there were to be any conditions; everything should be kept quiet now so that the committee should be quite impartial. The Agent said he had made his charges in public, and they were published in the Press. What more did the Ffaldau lodge want? The charges had not been refuted. He had stated that the officials had not done their duty, and he pointed out that in one instance no notifi- cation of an accident had been sent to him. If that were incorrect the secretary could have disproved it, but he had not done so. A Delegate said he wished to dissociate him- self with the expression used at the last meet- ing that the men at the Ffaldau were a lot of "blacklegs." Only one delegate used the ex- pression. The Ffaldau Delegate said the lodge were anxious to have the matter cleared up. Another Delegate said the Ffaldau lodge had been giving a great deal of trouble. Another Delegate: And the sooner the better the air is cleared. The Chairman said it could not be denied that there had been continual trouble at the Ffaldau. It was decided to hold the inquiry a fort- night to-morrow s Saturday). THE AGENT. The Delegates discussed the payment to the agent by the central funds of an allow- ance for attending executive conferences, and some thought it was a violation of the rule that a Federation official should be paid twice for one day's work. The Agent explained that he had to do his district work when he returned home, and suggested that if he was not to receive an allowance for attending the conferences in Cardiff his hours per day as district agent should be fixed, and he should be paid over- time when they were exceeded. It was resolved that the lodges be asked to consider whether they would revise the agent's salary or regulate hia hours of work. A Delegate said the agent's hours could not be fixed, and his lodge would prefer to recon- sider the question of the agent's salary. THE DARRAN. The Darran Delegate said there wafc some misunderstanding at the colliery with regard to the measuring. When the coal was 1ft. llfin. the collier claimed that he was entitled —at the rate of Id. per inch under the 2ft. 6in.-to 7d., but the management had not paid this, and the men accepted a "give and take." The Agent said the men had acted wrongly in consenting to give anything, because, ac- cording to the price list, they were entitled to Id. for every inch that the width was under 2ft. 6in. If it were 2ft. 5in. they would of course be entitled to 2d., and 80 if it were under 2ft. they would be entitled to 7d. 'The matter was left in the hands of the agent.

When Baking at Home, Brown & Polson's raising powder > "Paisley Flour" (Trade Mark) will save you time and money. Quick and easy working; fewer eggs a and less butter required. Light, digestible dainti, that please the most critical palate. Mr. Evan Roberts was prevailed upon to address the congregation at Ebenezer Chapel, Swansea, on Sunday. He also paid a visit to a sick person-a horse dealer in the town.

PROPOSED ACQUIREMENT BY THE COUNCIL. PARLIAMENTARY BILL TO BE PRO- MOTED. MR. JOB AND THE CHAIRMAN: A BREEZE. The Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council spent much time in discussing the proposal to acquire the water and lighting undertakings in the district at their meeting on Tuesday, and eventually decided to seek Parliamentary powers in regard to the Og- more Waterworks. The Council also re- solved not to purchase the Garw Gas Works, but a curious position arose in regard to the Garw Waterworks—the voting was equal, but the Chairman (Mr. A. J. Lawrence) declined to give a casting vote. The matter was introduced by Mr. Jacob Edwards, who, pursuant to notice, moved the adoption of the report of the Undertak- ins Committee, dated November 10th, 1905, which read: "The Committee having con- sidered the report of Mr. Morgan Davies, the Council's engineer, are of opinion that the available sources of water supply are satis- factory. and that their efficiency and stabil- ity are not likely to be interfered with by colliery operations, and therefore recommend that a Bill be promoted in Parliament in the 1907 Session to sanction the acquisition of the public undertakings of water supply and lighting in the district, and that the neces- sary meetings be held and the necessary plans and notices prepared so as to enable Parlia- mentary notices to be advertised in Novem- ber, 1906. The committee also recommend that the clerk write the owners of the vari- ous undertakings as to whether they are pre- pared to hand over their undertakings, and if so whether they would name their terms." Mr. Edwards said the matter had been 'n abeyance long enough, and the Council should lose no further time. Mr. Evan Griffiths seconded. He said the question was one of the chief issues at the last election, and he urged the Council to face it without delay. The members were fully aware of the arguments in favour of the scheme. In regard to the water question, he reminded them that they were responsible for the supply of pure water in the district at all times, including periods of drought and epidemics. He held that the Council could not properly discharge that responsibility un- less the undertakings were in their hands. He reminded the Council of the great expendi- ture annually on lighting, the estimate pro- viding for something like £ 1.600. He was fully convinced that the profit derived from the working of the light undertakings would in time considerably relieve the ratepayers. At present the Council was merely expend- ing, and it was time that they tried to make a little revenue. The matter had been be- fore the Council for many years, and they had been afraid of facing the question fairly. There was no need for fear now, so far as the waterworks were concerned, because the last reports as to their efficiency and stability were satisfactory; all the sources were shown to be beyond interference by mining opera- tions. There were other sources of supply in addition to those at present utilised. The Council should meet the existing companies in a just manner. The valleys which the authority governed were at present in- their infancy, and a few years would no doubt see a considerable development even if the popu- lation were not doubled. In the present stage of the history of the district, the Coun- cil would be well advised to purchase the undertaking. Mr. T. W. Job said it would be advisable that the Chairman should vacate the chair before any voting took place on the question, so that the matter might be finally disposed of at that meeting. On a previous occasion there had been a tie and owing to the Chair- man's connection with one of the companies, he could not give a casting vote. The Chairman (Mr. A. J. Lawrence): I have been appointed for the year, and I will use my discretion. Mr. Job: I don't wish anything to be said in any way offensive, but I think you should leave the chair. The Chairman replied that he would not adopt the suggestion. Mr. Job: The Council can pass a resolution asking you to vacate the chair, and insist on it. I don't think that a gentlemen who is so much interested in these concerns should preside, and I move that Mr. T. C. Jones take the chair. Mr. Jones refused to accept the office. Mr. Job: It's no use going on. We shall be in the same position at the end. The Chairman: I rule you out of order, Mr Job. Mr. Job Supposing we have a tie. Dr. E. J. Parry; It will not be much use if the motion is carried on the Chairman's cast- ing-vote. Mr. Job said that as the chairman would not vacate the chair, he would proceed. The sooner the better the Council took the under- takings over, because the cost would increase as time elapsed. They should have been ac- quired ten years ago. The important ques- tion, after all, was the health of the people. There had been cases of typhoid in the Og- more, and he alleged that the water was doubtful. They all knew that it was unsafe because the source was an open gutter and sheep and other animals could get into it and cause contamination. If the Council had the undertakings, they would take steps to remedy that state of affairs. An argument used against the scheme was that the works would not pay so well in the hands of the Council as if they were controlled by a pri- vate company. He contended that that should not be considered. Drains did not pay and the Council did not invest money in drainage schemes for the sake of getting any dividend. The health of the people was the primary consideration. Dr. Parry said the gas works were not within the range of Mr. Job's argument, and in-order that those who might vote for the municipalisation of the waterworks on the score of health might be given a fair oppor- tunity, he moved that the undertakings be taken seriatim. Mr. W. J- Morgan seconded, and tne amendment was carried. „ Dr. Parry said it appeared that the under- takings committee were in possession of a re- port which dealt with the financial aspect of the question of acquiring the waterworks. That should be read. He would not support the purchasing of the works at a ruinous figure- they must get a return for their m<Mry Jacob Edwards said Dr. Parry knew the reason why the report was not published, but Dr. Parry said he did not. Mr. Job said the purchase price was not the subject of consideration. There were unfortunately on the Council a number of people who were interested in the concerns. and if a private report in the possession of the committee were made known to all the members, it would be used at the meetings of the directors.. Dr. Parry: I am not a shareholder in tne waterworks. GARW WATERWORKS. Rev. W. A. Williams moved that the Coun- cil seek Parliamentary powers to acquire the Garw Waterworks. He was pledged to sup- port the scheme, and he hoped the Council would adopt it. The ratepayers would not be prepared to run the undertakings at a great loss, and he did not think that would be necessary. The companies were not directly responsible to the Council for any deficiency. There was a Rowing tendency in favour of municipalisation. and in that case it would be advantageous. Mr. Evan Griffiths seconded, and urged the Council not to be afraid of Parliamentary powers. Mr. J. Canniff would not support- the mo- tion until he had more information as to the stability and sufficiency of the Garw supply. From what he had heard, he judged that the stability was more or leas affected by mining operations. and he would not pledge the rate- payers of Gilfach Goch to buy a profitless undertaking. He was displeased with the report of Mr. Morgan Davies. Dr. Parry opposed the motion. Mr. Mor- gan Davies's report, on the admission of the surveyor, was based on a visit to the colliery offices and a study of the plans. Mr. Job: That is wrong, doctor. Dr. Parry said he had asked the surveyor whether Mr. Davies had inspected the ground above the International Colliery, and he r&- plied in the negative. The report was not at aU conclusive. He would not like to purchase the undertaking on behalf of the ratepayers until he had had figures showing the paatt receipte of the company, and the ap- proximate annual income. Mr. Job stated that the income was to be very lightly con- sidered- Mr. Job: I said nothing of the kind. I stated that that was not the important matter. Dr. Parry said that was another way of putting it. He agreed with Mr. Job on the score of health, and when the company was in its infancy he moved a resolution to ac- quire the undertaking. The company was now a big concern, and the risks were very l great. Mr. J. Maddocks agreed with Dr. Parry as to the unsatisfactory nature of the report. The fault to be found with the Garw Water Co. was that the price was heavy, but that was not peculiar to the Garw. He asked the Council to take a warning from the position of the Maesteg Council. It would be a bad thing for the district if after paying a lot of money for the water they met with great difficulties. Mr. William Davies was in favour of the principles of municipalisation, but he sup- ported the views of Dr. Parry in regard to the Garw Waterworks. He was sure that the landslips in the Garw had interfered with the water sources. Mr. J. Edwards: If the resources fail while the undertaking is held by a company, we should have to provide a supply. Mr. Canniff: And we should get the benefit of the County Council's proposed bill. Rev. W. A. Williams said the risks referred to existed when Dr. Parry was willing to take the undertaking over years ago. The Coun- cil ten years hence would befool that Council for their lack of enterprise. The Council could utilise other streams in addition to those at present used. The supply at pre- sent was sometimes inadeouate, and he and other councillors frequently receiveu com- plaints from residents in Queen-street and elsewhere. The Chairman said he had explained the shortage of supply in Queen-street before. As soon as he received complaints, the matter was put right. Mr. Job: You have no right to speak now, sir. Mr. Williams was replying to the dis- cussion. Rev. W. A. Williams: Complaints were re- ceived from many other streets, including Brvnbedw. The Chairman: They are on the same main. Rev. W. A. Williams, proceeding, said the ratepayers would have the final choice in the matter. Mr. Job moved that the question be now put, and this having been carried, there voled:- For the motion: Rev. W. A. Williams, Messrs. Evan Griffiths. T. C. Jones, T. W. Job, J. Crooke, Jenkin Phillips, and Jacob Edwards—7. Against: Messrs. J. Canniff. W. Thomas. E. J. Parry, T. M. Jones, J. Maddocks. W. J. Morgans, and W. Davies—7. The Chairman said he could not vote. There were some independent gentlemen pre- sent who could have voted. The Deputy Clerk said Alderman Llewellyn, Messrs. Jenkin Williams and Llewellyn Jones had not voted. Alderman Llewellyn said he could not vote on the matter, and 71 Mr. LI. Jones stated that he had a small holding in the company. GARW GAS WORKS. Dr. Parry moved that the Council reject the committee's recommendation in regard to the Garw Gas Works. They might consider the question of erecting an electric works at the bottom of the valley. Mr. Llewellyn Jones seconded, and con- curred with the suggestion of Dr. Parry with regard to an electrical undertaking. He was fully in sympathy with municipalisation, but it was absurd to buy an obsolete under- taking such as the Garw Gas works. The workd had been running for many years. The light was very poor especially on Sunday evenings. The Council should apply for a provisional order. Mr. Maddocks contended that any prospec- tive scheme for electric liehting did not come within the range of the discussion. Mr. Job moved that the question of the water supply of the Ogmore be considered first, but this was defeated. Mr. Wm. Davies supported the motion of Dr. Parry. The Council should establish an electrical works to cater for the three valleys —the Garw, Ogmore, and Gilfach. The voting was as follows: For the motion: Messrs. J. Canniff, T. C. Jones, J. Williams, W. Thomas. E. J. Parry, T. M. Jones, J. Crooke. J. Phillips. J. Mad- docks, W. J. Morgans, Llewellyn Jones. W. Davies, and Rev. W. A. William&-13 Against: Messrs. Evan Griffiths, T. W. Job and Jacob Edwa.rda-3. The recommendation of the committee was therefore rejected. OGMORE UNDERTAKINGS. Mr. Evan Griffiths then moved that the Council promote a Parliamentary Bill for the purchase of the Ogmore Waterworks. The reasons given by some of the members that the Garw Waterworks should not be pur- chased because of the danger of the sources being interfered with by mining operations, would not apply in the case of the Ogmore works. There were no collieries anywhere near the sources. Mr. Jacob Edwards seconded. Mr. Canniff said the Council had no guar- antee that in a couple of years there would be no collieries in the vicinity of the sources of supply, and therefore the same reasons for opposition would apply. Mr. Job: It is nonsense arguing on those lines. The end of the world may be in less than five years, but that is no reason why we should not proceed. What is the use of talking like that? Mr. W. Thomas said he did not agree with Mr. Griffiths. The Taiga well had been swallowed up on account of works. Dr. Parry opposed the motion for the reac son that no figures had been given showing the approximate income, etc. There vot-ed for the motion: Rev. W. A. Williams, Messrs. E. Griffiths, T. C. Jones, T. W. Job, Jenkin Williams, Jenkin Phillips, Jacob Edwards, William Davies, and Llewellyn Jones-9. Mr. Job: We have won it this time. (Hear, hear.) Against the motion: Messrs J. Canniff, W. Thomas, E. J. Parry, T. M. Jones, J. Mad- docks, J. Crooke, W. J. Morgan, and the Chairman—8. The motion was declared carried. Mr. J. Edwards moved that the Council purchase the lighting undertakings in the Ogmore. Mr. T. W. Job seconded. Mr. Canniff moved that the Council deal with the Gilfach water scheme first, but he was not supported. Mr. Evan Griffiths said it would be very advantageous to the ratepayers that the lighting should be regulated by the Council. The moneys paid for lighting by the Council equalled a 6d. rate. It was now a quarter to eight, and tne valley trains were due.. The mover of the motion urged the Chair- man to put the motion, while others persisted in their appeals for an adjournment. Mr. Canniff moved the adjournment, and this was carried. • The members left the meeting en bloc with- out arranging for the adjourned meeting.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. OGMORE. A great deal of interest is always mani- fested in Ogmore on the appearance of a Car- diff team, and Saturday's match with Roath Hornets was no exception. The committee decided to place on the field the best team at their disposal to meet the champions of the Cardiff League to date. At the last moment, however, it was found that several of the selected playera had not turned up. Sonsequently, at back, they had to put a substitute, and also one wing and one centre threequarter. This very badly weakened the team, and largely benefited the visitors, or 1 otherwise the score of one dropped goal would have been increased many times over. Danny Jones, the Ogmore inside half. played a sterling game, and made rings round his opponent. Keys, the outside half, played his best game of the season, and his dropped goal was a rare beauty and smartly accom- plished. Matthews, at threequarter, was the only player worthy of his salt, for Dick Jones was rendered hors de combat early in the game by a dislocated shoulder. Darby was taken out of the pack to take his place. and played a magnificent game. His tackling was deadly and his defensive play equal to anything ever witnessed on the field. At forward Rees, H. Ham. Jack Ham, and Parkhouse played a gruelling game, but the selection of the whole must fall to Lloyd who played finely. The play throughout was mainly confined to the forwards, who more than held their own. The visitors played the new format tion, and it would be advisable if Ogmore fell in line bv adopting new formation too. PORTMADOC.

SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. As there was no match with the Premier team at Bridgend, all. football enthusiasts made for the Quareila Ground on Saturday afternoon to witness the Inter-Town Matcn between Bridgend and Aberavon Boys. Mr. Alban Morgan, one of the vice-presi- dents, kicked off, and the homesters at once attacked. Smith picked up at half-way and made a brilliant run for the line, but was tackled two yards out. The home pack were holding their own in the scrums, but their heeling out was n-ot clean enough. Good forward rushes were headed by Wood and Smith, but Single- ton fielded well. One of the Aberavon backs kicked over the line, but Feiven dashed up from behind and out-paced him. thus saving a certain try. Pretty passing ensued among the Aberavon threequarters, and Coombes re- ceived well Oliver failed to tackle him. and so a well deserved try was scored. Half-time BOOre -Aberavon, 1 try; Bridgend, nil. In the second half Bridgend again attacked well, but the threequarters were rather erratic in their passing. Rees should have passed to Davies, the wing, who had the line at his mercy. The Aberavon backs were superior to the homesters, but their attacks were repulsed by the home custodian, Oliver, who fielded splendidlv. His tackling was superb, and he never made a mistake in bringing down his man in the second half. Bridgend lads tried their utmost to equalise, but several opportunities were lost. Oliver and Feiven were the best of the backs for Bridgend, and Wood and Smith were the most prominent forwards on the field. For Aberavon Cox at centre and Coombes were the pick of the team. Result:—Aberavon, 1 try; Bridgend, nil. Matches for to-morrow (Saturday), played on the ground of the first-named club Bridgend National v. Kenfig Hill: Referee, Mr. W. R. Evans, Porthcawl. Ogmore Vale v. Bridgend Council: Re- feree. Mr. T. Bennett. Tondu v. Oefn: Referee, Mr. Rees Sant, Pontycymmer v. Nantymoel: Referee, Mr. G. Morgan. The following is the position of clubs in the T .M trn p • P. W. L. D. Pts. Ogmore Vale 4 4 0 0 8 -r Cefn 4 3 1 0-6 Bridgend Council .4 3 1 0 o Tondu 4 3 1 0-6 Nantymoel 4 1 3 0 Kenfig Hill 4 1 3 0—2 Pontycymmer 4 i o o & Bridgend National 4 0 4 0 0

BRIDGEND v. NEATH. Played at Neath in a drizzling rain before a sparse attendanoe. Bridgend suffered from absentees, being without Taylor, Griffiths, and Richards. The following were the teams ■ •* Bridgend—Back, G. Hopkins; threequar- ters, Matthews, Edwards, Nekrews, and Rees; half-backs, J. Hopkins and W. Jen- kins; forwards, E. James, D. Thomas, T. Guildford, W. James, S. Bryant, T. Phillips, and W. David. Neath—Back. R. Davies: threequarters, Davies, S. Abraham, Hondraa and Idris Jones; half-backs, J. Thomas and T. Jones; forwards, Howell Jones, F. David. W. Jones. E. Arnold., E. H. Davies, H. Hope, J. Lloyd and T. Thomas. Referee, Mr. Ben Lewis, Pontypridd. Howell Jones started for Neath, and after some scrummaging near the centre Tom Jones started a brilliant movement. Inter- passing between T. Jones, T. Davies, D. H. Davies, and Hendra ended in a smart try by the latter. Howell Jones converted easily. Re-starting Bridgend attacked for some minutes. Idris Jones relieving with a fine run to the Bridgend 25. From here Sam Abra- ham forced his way over in the corner with a second try. Then'Bridgend attacked slightly for some time, Edwards forcing two minors in succession. From a line-out in the Neath 25 Howell Jones received, and raced up to the visitors' 25. After several hot attempts to score Jack Thomas forced his way over from a scrum. No goal resulted. Again Neath attacked, David scoring after smart passing. Hendra failed to goal. Halftime soore: — a. i. PTS. Neath 1 3 14 Bridgend 0 0 0 Bridgend re-started, and play hovered near the centre for some time. A smart run by Tom Jones- took play to the visitors' 25, but they were anain driven out uy a strong kick. Idris Jones and Tom Davies, by pretty inter- paasing, again invaded the Bridgend 25. From here the home forwards dribbled over the line, D. H. Davies scoring another un- converted try. Neath continued to attack, Jack Thomas clearing a doaen opponents and scoring in a favourable position. Howell Jones easily converted. The homesters kept up a persistent attack for some time, Hendra and Jack Thomas being held on the line in succession, and two minors resulted. Desul- tory play followed in Bridgend territory to the call of time. Final score — «. I. PTS. Neath 2 4 22 Bridgend 0 0 0 OGMORE v. ROATH. At the Crossing Field on Saturday, in ideal weather, Ogmore entertained the famous Roath Hornets. The teams lined out as follows— Ogmore: Back, Slocombe; threequarters, Dick Jones, Matthews, Kynan, and Evans; half-backs, Keys and Jones; forwards, Rees, Lloyd, Williams, J. Ham, H. Ham, Hodgson, Darby, and Parkhouse. Roath: Back, Jones; threequarters, Fitz- gerald, Huntley, Lloyd, and Denison; half- backs, Fletcher, .Barrett, and Hill; forwards, Stacey, Dunster, Neil, Hanford, Smith, Pook and Meyrick. Roath kicked off and Slocombe returned well down the line, finding touch in his own 25. Fropi the line-out, the visitors worked up, but off-side play on the part of the visit- ing forwards, enabled Ogmore to attack. Danny Jones got possession from a acrum, and Barrett and Hetcher intercepted and dribbled well up until checked by Dick Jones, who picked up, and, kicking high, prevented a re- turn. From the scrum Matthews gained some ground, but Barrett, *wno was playing extra half, saved the situation. Ogmore for- wards were more than holding their own and wheeled the scrums, but owing to the patched up threequarter line, were not well supported. From a scrum Danny Jones threw out to Keys, who dropped a lovely goal. Just pre- vious to this Dick Jones unfortunately got his shoulder knocked out. Scrambling play en- sued for some time after the kick out. neither side gaining any advantage. Danny Jones passed to Keys, "who was ^lavinrr a fine game. Kynan failed to take the Pass and lost much ground. From a scrum Danny Jones picked up and feinted to pass. and. defeating his men, handed to Will Evans, who mulled. Shortlv after Matthews picked up from the feet of the visiting pack and dropped a goal. From the line-out, Lloyd came away with the ball, but Slocombe collared well. Ham and Hodgson pot away from a line out, but Jones saved. A free was awarded the homesters, and a minor was conceded. Darby well re- turned the kick off, and from the line-out Lloyd got away. but D. Jones saved well. Half-time: 0. T. PTS Ogmore 1 0 4 Roath 0 0 0 Parkhouse kicked off and Darby spoiled the return. The home pack worked well up to within a few yards of the visitors' line. From a scrum Danny Jones handed out on the blind side to Evans who was forced into touch. From a serum Danny Jones passed to Keys, who failed at his attempt at goal, and a minor was conceded. From the kick out the visitors struggled hard to make head- way, but to no avail, although the homesters were playing Dick Jones short. Keys picked up in the loose and handed to Matthews, who defeated his man but elected to kick, with the result that Jones, the visiting back, gained much ground. Parkhouse then came away with a dribble, and deieating his oppon- ents got away and D. Jones kicked over his own line, and a scrum was ordered five yards out. From a deal of mulling on the part of the home backs, the venue was changed into the home 25, until Darby saved by finding tgpeh. Scrum followed scrum in the home territory, and the ball was eventually kicked over and a minor resulted. From the kick- out a very desultory game was witnessed, no side seeming to gain much advantage, al- though the home halves made opening after opening, but to no use. Ham was very pro- minent in a subsequent rush, and prevented the visiting back from returning, and much ground was gained. Final score:- G. T. PTS. Ogmore *1 0 4 Ogmore *10 4 Roath 0 0 0 ^Dropped. ABERAYON v. MAESTEG. LLYNYI MEN'S IMPROVED DISPLAY. The third fixture of the season between these two teams took place on Saturday at Aberavon. On the two previous occasions Aberavon had been successful by nine points and twelve points to nil respectively. Although the start was announced for a quarter to three, it was an liour later before the ball was kicked off by Maesteg, and Billa Thomas returned to the centre, and from the first scrum Duckfield broke away and got to the home line: but the Aberavon forwards, headed by Fred Jenkins, relieved nicely to midfield, forcing the first minor. Bevan, after thiB fielded the ball splendidly, and after going several yards passed out to Tom Thomas, but the latter s pass to Billa was futile, and Gilbert came to the rescue and saved finely with a good run to the home ter- ritory. The Maesteg forwards now played. up well, and from a scrum near the touch line D. Evans got off on the blind side of the serum and scored a nice try in the corner. which Duckfield failed to convert. This score came as a surprise to the homesters, who im- mediately warmed up to their work. Good forward rushes almost resulted in Willie Thomas getting over, being pushed into touch on the line. Maesteg relieved to midfield, and Tom Thomas, receiving a long pass from Bala Jones, had a clear field, beating the full back. and was tackled by Riley, an excellent chance going astray. Maesteg were now playing a splendid game and giving the home forwards a good drubbing until an excellent bit of work by the backs brought relief. Ike Thomas was sent into toucli at midfield. and Will Thomas again got away nicely, but lost the ball. From a scrum at the centre Willie Harries made a capital run. but was brought down by Paul Jones. Maesteg forwards again got away nicely, and Evan Evans picking up, got away, but was well followed up. He passed to Riley, who knocked on. and a cer- tain try was lost. Aberavon came back to midfield, and following this a nice bit of pass- ing was indulged in by all the Maesteg bacKs- The ball«then went into touch. Again the visiting packs got away nioelv. but Arthur James saved grandly, getting laid out in the bargain. Maesteg kept up a warm attack, but some excellent kicks to touch bv Balla Jones brought much-needed relief. Leyshon now made a nice opening, but his pass was in- tercepted by Treharne. The forwards of both sides were now playing an extremely vigorous game, and a wora of caution had to be administered by the referee. From the ensuing scrum Barlow got posession. but was tackled by Howells, and the visiting forwards rushed back. Aberavon were not to be de- nied. and the home forwards with a splendid frontal attack rushed to the Maesteg line and Bevan fell on the ball. Tommy Thomas failing to goal. After the kick out came one of the best bits of play of the day. The ball came out to the Aberavon backs, and Leyshon after some capital handling got to the line and passed to Albert Davies, who ffot over near the posts. Tommy Thomas this time goaled. Half-time: G. 1. PTS. Aberavon 1 1 | Maesteg 0 13 George Vickery re-started for Aberavon, and Eustace fumbled in the reply. Aber- avon got to the line, where the ball was sent into touch. From the line-out some scramb- ling play ensued in the corner, and the ball bounced from Arthur Jame6 into Tim Mad- den's hands, who fell on the ball and scored a try. Tom Thomas converted with a grand kick. Aberavon were now getting into their stride, and again got on the attack by a capi- tal run by Madden, but Riley overtook him and saved well. Evans now relieved for Maesteg, and Howells dribbled finely, but Fred Jenkins saved nicely. Maesteg now pressed. Vickery brought off a nice dribble until stopped by Paul Jones. Howells again got away for Maesteg, but was rather slow, and kicked instead of trying to set in on his own. Aberavon forwards, headed by Vick- ery and Bevan; dribbled down the field. Tre- harne relieved. The homesters now did well. After capital handling by all the backs. Tom Thomas got awav on the left wing, but. was well collared by Howells. For off-side play by the Makst-eg halves, Aberavon were awarded a penalty, and Tom Thomas tried for goal, but failed. Another penalty for Aber- avon brought the same result, and Maesteg came back to the centre. From here Willie Harries got nicely under weigh, and reached the Maesteg territory before being tackled, and the ball getting amongst the forwards was dribbled back to the centre. The home forwards, with Vickery in the lead, dribbled back, but Bill Jones made a mark, and Evans, following up the kick, tackled Bill Thomas before he could reply. Evans again got in some good work, sending the ball up the field and into touch, and from here Eustace got over for Maesteg. Treharne failing to goal. Both teams now played up well, but nothing further was scored. Final score — G. T. PTS. Aberavon 2 1 13 Maesteg 0 2 6 LL AN TWIT MAJOR v. DINAS POWIS. This match was played at Llantwit Major on Saturday in good football weather. Both teamis were well represented. Teams Llantwit Major: Back, H. P. Andrews; threequarters, W. Evans, J. Roberts, A. Davies, and W. George; half-backs, H. Wil- liams and J. Hopkins; forwards. F. Deere (capt.), D. Trigg, H. Deere, E. Davies,, I. Deere, T. Thornas/F- Kelly, and Ivor Hopkin. Dinas Fowis: Back, H. Trott; threequar- ters, E. John, W. James, W. Hall, and T. Lloyd; half-backs, Ivor Evans and T. Miles; forwards, J. CTOSB, J. Clissold, W. Hoosen. D. Williams, D. Ford, E. Randell, J. Pearoe, and A. Robins. < Referee, Mr. A. Royal, Cadoxton, Barry. Cross kicked off for Dinas Powis against the wind, and the homesters returned well into the visitors' half, where several scrums took place. The homestem started passine. which ended in Evans being held up on the line. The visitors worked out. From a scrum Wil- liams started his backs in motion. and Roberts scored wide out for the homesters. The kick failed. From the kick-out the visitors started strongly, but were driven back by good kicking by Roberts. Llantwit were now constantly, attacking, and it was only the good defence or the visiting back division that prevented them from scoring. Half-time: 8. T. PTS. Llantwit Major 0 1 3 Dinas Powis 0 0 0 Llantwit restarted, and got into the visitors7 25. and kept them busily defending. The homesters lost several chances of scoring by wild passing. From a forward rush D. Trigg scored the homesters' seoond try, which An- drews just failed to convert. The visitors got well into the home 25. but were driven back by the home forwards, who took play into the visitors' half. A. Davies intercepted a pasa, and scored the homesters' third try wide out. The kick again failed. From the kick- out the homesters again attacked, but failed to add to their score. Final score G. T. PTS. Llantwit Major 0 3 9 Dinas Powis 0 0 0 Remarks.—The feature of the game was the grand fielding and kicking of Andrews and Roberts in the homesters' back division, who kept the visitors defending for fully three- parts of the game. Williams was the best half on the field, and of the home pack F. Deere and D. Trigg were the pick of a good! ight. W. James was the most prominent of thp visiting backs. J. Cross, Olissold. an<i Hoosen were the pick of the visitors' forwards.