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MAESTfcbr & DISTRICT GAZhiib.
MAESTfcbr & DISTRICT GAZhiib. UP-TO-DATE APPIJANCBS for turning out every class of work at competitive jvrices, at the Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Fall of Roof.-Oii Monday morning a num- ber of workmen at the Maesteg Deep were compelled to return home in consequence of a fall of roof rendering them idle for the day. Football.-A meeting of the Maesteg Wed- nesday R.F.C. was held at the White Lion Hotel'on Tuesday evening, with Mr. A. Cur- tis as chairman. Mr. Tom Roderick was elected captain, Mr. A. Curtis vice-captain, and Mr. E. Thomas, 42 Commercial-street, secretary. Sunday School Demonstration.—In conse- quence of so many members of Sunday Schools going away for their holidays on August Bank Holiday, it is intended in the Caerau district to arrange for their demon- stration to be held in future on a Monday in Julv. and to approach the management of the collieries to grant a special holiday for this purpose. (JJyclfc .accident.—Mr. J. AV. James? of 2o Bryuniawr i^iace, met with a severe accident on Thursday last weeK, winist cycling to Bridgend. He was riding down Caebefor- hill wnen he evidently lost control of his machine and fell. borne time afterwards he was found on the road side in an unconscious condition. He was conveyed home in a waggon. He is now making satisfactory pro- gress. Town Hall Theatre, Maesteg.—Poole Bros, are providing a special entertainment at the Town-hall Theatre lor ihursday, Friday, and Saturday in next week, when Mr. banmel James's poweriul company will endeavour to convince the people of Maesteg t a^ never too late to mend." ThIS great moral drama carries a message from one gener- ation to another, and it goes w^kout that the subject is timely, and the stage characters also knows that Mr Samuel James s famous company have played with distinction m leading theatres. To-night and to-morrow night axe the last chances to see the detective drama, Ban1^ Bobbery." Those who saw it last night will agree that it is exceedingly good and veiy interesting. Interesting Wedding.-The wedding of one of West Philadelphia's most popular voung women, Miss Evelyn Grove, daughter of m¥. aud Mrs. 1. K. Orove, of 4718.Hazel Avenue (and the granddaughter of the late Mr. William Grove, of Grove-street, JNanty- ffyllo 11, and of the late Mr. John Thomas, of Tonna Dafydd Farm, Spelters) to Mr. Oliver Jenkins, of Cardiff, the son of Mr. David Jenkins,' late of The Stores -Commercial- street, Maesteg, now of Cardiff, took place last week in the New Tabernacle Baptist Church, in Chestnut-street. Here, beside a profusion of flowers and palms, the American and British flags were used as decorations. The ceremony was performed bv Rev. Dr. G. M. Evans, an uncle of the bride, of Port Chester, N.Y. The bride's gown was ot white messaline silk, trimmed with duchess lace. On her left arm she wore a beautiful bracelet of gold, studded with pearls and amethysts, the gift of the bridegroom. The maid of honour, Miss Nellie Evans, a cousin of the bride, was gowned in white silk mull. The bridesmaids, Misses Martha Fountain and Annie Fountain, of Stalem Island, N.Y., wore costumes of batiste, trimmed with Mechlin lace. The bride's mother was in a white embroidered robe. The best man was Mr W. R. Grove, of New York, an uncle of the bride, and those who did duty as ushers were Mr. Harry Mears, Mr. Leighton Wil- liams, of Scranton, Dr. J. H. Anderson, of Philadelphia, and Mr. Chauncey Vedder, of Brooklyn. After the ceremony, there was a largely attended reception at the bride's home. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins will spend their honeymoon travelling in Canada, and after September 1st will make their home at Cardiff. APPOINTMENT FOR ELDER'S MANAGER BRYNCETHIN COLLIERY. Mr. Wardlaw, M.E., now the colliery man- ager of Elder's Navigation Colliery Company, has been appointed engineer and general manager of the Bryncethin Colliery Company (Limited), Bryncethin. Mr. Wardlaw has been colliery manager for Elder's Navigation for over four years, and has had extensive experience in other collieries. The Bryn- cethin Colliery Company are newly regis- tered. The intention of the company is to erect an extensive washing and coking bye- product plant. NOTICES SUSPENDED. At a meeting of the Maesteg District of the Federation on Monday, Mr. Vernon Harts- horn, agent, reported that it had been agreed that the notices given at Messrs. North's Col- lieries at the beginning of July on the non- Uiuonist question should be suspended until the 1st of September in order to see whether the remaining non-Unionists would join. The meeting decided that if at the end of August there were any non-Unionists in Messrs. North's Collieries the men should stop work. SUDDEN DEATH AT CAERAU. An inquest was held at the Caerau Police Sation on Tuesday morning by Mr. H. Cuthbertson, district coroner, touching the death of Stephen Meredith, who died sud- denly on Saturday last at 28 Caerau-road, the residence of his step-brother. Mr. John Dodd, schoolmaster, was foreman of the jury. Elizabeth Ann Meredith, residing at 37 Park-road, Cwmparc, Treorky, said the de- ceased was her husband. He was 36 years of age, and was a master haulier at the Cwm- parc Colliery. Sue remembered him coming home on Thursday morning, March 29th, about 7.30, complaining of his head. He told her he had had a knock on his head at work. He went to work the next day and continued working up to the 8th of May. He complained many times of his head in the meantime. On the last named date a doctor was called in, and he did not work after- wards. The Coroner Did he say how he met with the accident ?—Witness He was knocked by a horse against a wall When did he leave Treorky?—On Thursday last by the 2.30 p.m. train. And came to Caerau?—Yes. James Roach, fireman at the Cwmparc Col- liery,' said he remembered being in work on March 29th. Stephen Meredith was also working on the night shift. About 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning Stephen Meredith, witness, and the haulier, were standing on the double parting, when the haulier hitched off the tram, and the horse in turning around the shaft knocked Meredith up against the side, his head coming in contact with the side. He did not fall, but was stunned for a moment. William Roberts, 28 Caerau-road, said de- ceased was his step-brother. He came to Caerau on Thursday last on a visit. He complained of his head. which became worse on Saturday morning. Dr. Hector Jones said the cause of death was concussion of the bram, caused by a i e jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence of the doctor. Mr. Simons represented the company, and obtained the Coroner's permission to have another post-mortem by the company's doetor in the presence of Dr. Hector Jones. MISSING CAERAU BOYS. The police have received information from Mr. Frederick Abbott, of 62 Caerau-road, Caerau, that. his two sons, aged 17 and 16, have been missing from home since Sunday, July 22nd. The elder boy, William Mills Abbott, is about 5ft. in height, with light brown hair, dark brown eyes, and a slight cast in one eye- fresh complexion, rather stout build. When he left home he was dressed in a navy blue suit, with a light stripe running through; dark cap, light laced-up boots, dark blue stockings. Freder- ick Henry Abbott. aged 16. is 4ft. lOin. in height, with light brown ha11". blue eyes. and pale complexion. He was dressed in a navy blue serge suit, light cap. laced-np boots and blue stockings. The two boys left home together, without saying where they were going, on Monday, July 23rd. They were supposed to have been seen at a house in Arabella-street, Roath, Cardiff, where they stayed until Friday, 27th July. Then they left suddenly without say- ing where tney were going. They have not been seen or heard of since. The elder boy is of a roving disposition, and often talked about going to sea. The parents are very Anxious for news of them.
MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL.…
MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL. COUNCIL AND THE GAS COMPANY. The fortnightly meeting of the Maesteg Urban District Counucil was held on Tues- day, Mr. J. P. Gibbon, J.P., presiding. There were also present Messrs. J. H. Thomas, J.P., Thos. Rees (Garnlwyd), Thos. Griffiths, J. Thomas, John Howells, J. Bevan, T. E. Hopkins John Jenkins, J. Roderick, and Thomas Rees (High-street), with the I clerk (Mr. Robert Scale), and the surveyor and inspector (Mr. J. Humphreys). LATE MR. EDWARD DAVIES. The Chairman made feeling references to the death of ivlr. Edward Davies, an old member of that authority, and moved that the Council express their sincere sympathy with the widow and family. Mi\ Davies had been a most faithful public servant, and took an active, interest in every phase of the Coun- cil's work. Though he had not been for- tunate in the matter of early education, by dint of perseverance he became a useful mem- ber of the community and had rendered valu- able service to the Gas Co. and the local Building Society. His death involved a great loss to Maesteg in general, and the West Ward would experience great difficulty in finding someone who would prove a worthy follower of the deceased gentleman. Mr. J. H. Thomas seconded. Mr. Davies always brought the soundest judgment to bear on all matters, and had remarkable capacity as a. business man. He held many important positions in mercantile circles, and had made a high reputation as a shrewd business man. The sympathy of the whole community went out to the widow and family. The motion was carried in silence, all pre- sent standing. GROVE STREET. Messrs. J. Roderick and Ernest Perkins, Grove-street, wrote calling the attention of the Council to the state of the roadway be- tween Grove-street and Picton-place, Nanty- ffyllon, especially during wet weather. On several recent dates a house at the bottom of the street had been seriously flooded, damage being caused to property. The Chairman said the floods were caused by a culvert failing to carry away the storm water. The Surveyor: The Council have never at- tended to the culvert in the past. It is a private road. Mr. T. Rees (Garnlwyd) moved that Mr. Humphreys report to the next meeting on the question of liability to attend to the cul- vert, etc. This was agreed to. A letter was also read from Mr. Richard John, Tonna-road, with reference to the sur- face water drainage in that street, which was very unsatisfactory. The Surveyor That has been remedied. Mr. Jenkins: I don't think so. The cul- vert there is too narrow. The Surveyor was asked to report. EX-CHAIRMAN'S CLAIM. Mr. David Davies, Liverpool House, ex- chairman of the Council, wrote claiming £ 16 19s. for damage to stock, caused by an inrush of storm water on the preceding Sunday owing, he alleged, to the Council's drain proving inadequate to carry away the storm water. He had mentioned the matter on more than one occasion to the Council's offi- cials, who had promised to remedy it. As the Council had not provided effective means of disposing with the water, he held them responsible for the loss he had sustained. Mr. J. H. Thomas: Why was this not seen to when Mr. Davies was chairman of the Council ? The Surveyor said Mr. Davies had placed a grating on the old culvert, and this was why the water accumulated. The water which caused the flood came from some private roads. Mr. T. Rees (High-street) did not consigner that the Council were liable. Mr. J. Roderick agreed with this view. The Surveyor, replying to the Chairman, said he had never promised to remedy any defect. Mr. J. H. Thomas thought the fact that Mr. Davies's premises were below the level of the road did away with any liability on the part of the Council. Mr Roderick said the family were in school when the flood occurred, and there was no one there to take the grating off the culvert. Mr. Hopkins: So that the root of the matter is that they went to Sunday School. (Laughter.) In the end it was decided that the Nanty- ffyllon members should report, an amend- ment by Mr. J. H. Thomas that the claim be not entertained, being defeated. GAS CO.'S APPLICATION. Mr. Boucher, secretary of the Gas Co., wrote applying for permission to fix gas pipes at the side of the bridge across the river at Nantyffyllon. Mr. J. H. Thomas: Having regard to the fact that we have claims for damage to their pipes by the steamroller, I am not prepared to do anything in the matter. If any sub- sidence occurs there they may wish to claim from the Council. As they have dealt with us in such a sharp manner, I don't think the Council should show any magnanimity to- wards them. Mr. T. Rees (Garnlwyd) said the pipes were at present in the river bed, and owing to some subsidence the joints had loosened, water got into the pipes, with the result that the supply of gas to the upper district was interfered with. The company had never dreamt of holding the Council liable for any damage. Mr. J. H. Thomas: We have had claims which were never dreamt of before. Mr. Rees: This is a totally different thing. On the motion of Mr. Howells, the appli- cation was granted. THE GAS CONTRACT. The Chairman said the committee ap- pointed by the Council had met the directors of the Gas Co. with reference to the gas con- tract. The company were anxious that an allowance of tIO should be made for the cleaning of the governors, and the committee recommended that this should be adopted, as it would be a considerable saving. On the motion of Mr. John Thomas, the re- commendation of the committee was adopted and the Council formally agreed to the re- newal of the gas contract for twelve months. The Chairman said the Gas Co. were likely to damage the roads considerably in the near future in connection with a new scheme for supplying cottages, and the Council must in- sist on receiving notice, according to the re- quirements of the Act of Parliament, of the intention of the company to lay pipes in any thoroughfares. Mr. J. H. Thomas moved that the company be asked to give formal notice in each case. Mr. Howells seconded, and the motion was agreed to. A BREEZE. In reply to Mr. Thomas, the Chairman said the committee had also discussed with the Gas Co. their claim for extra consumption of gas and the Council's claims for damage to roads by the company. Having regard to the little friction which had recently occurred between the Council and the company, it was thought advisable that both matters should be allowed to drop, and that both parties should be given a clean sheet. Mr. J. H. Thomas: I am glad to hear that decision. I felt that the claim put forward by the Gas Co. was only to bluff we simple people. Mr. T. Rees (Garnlwyd): I don't think Mr. Thomas should use such uncalled for remarks. Mr. Thomas: I don't think Mr. Rees is en- titled to speak here on uehalf of the Gas Co. I have said so before, and I shall say so again if he will persist in defending the company. Mr. Rees: You are not entitled to say nasty things continually about the company. Mr. Thomas: i am prepared to take the responsibility for what I say. The decision of the committee was adopted. Mr. J. H. Thomas thought it was desirable that the Council should ourchase an instru- ment for testing the presence of sulphuretted hydrogen in the gas, inasmuch as the com- pany were now going to supply cottages. The suggestion was adopted. THE COLLECTOR. Mr. J. H. Thomas, pursuant to notice, moved that in future the office of rate collec- tor should be combined with that of account- ant. and that a person prepared to give his whole time to the work should be appointed at a salary of R104 per annum. He did not think any member of the Council could object to his proposal, fot if they had an accountant they would be able to receive statistical in- formation from month to month, which would assist them materially in deciding upon expenditures. At present the clerk did the accountancy which was necessary for the Local Government Board, but the new officer, whoever he might be. would make regular re- ports on the finances of the Council, which would be of great value. The present system of working was very unsatisfactory, especially as the money they had to deal with amounted to something like E20,000 a year. The Local Government Board information was not sufficient, and lie failed to see why a Council should be worked differently to any ordinary concert. If the Council found their finances getting low at any time, they would practice retrenchment; there was a tendency to be economical when they had not the means to be extravagant. The banking account was at present overdrawn to the ex- tent of t2,300, and he did not think that state of things would have come about if there had been a system in vogue such as he now proposed. It would involve very little additional expenditure, and the saving to the ratepayers would be very considerable. Mr. John Howells seconded the motion. He thought the Council should know their position at each meeting, so that they would be able to economise when necessary. The Chairman agreed with the proposal, which, lie thought, would prove of great benefit to the district. He had always held that the appointment of an accountant was necessary. Mr. Thomas explained that the present rate collector received C75, so that the in- crease would only be JE24 per annum. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Howells then moved that the present rate collector (Mr. S. H. Hopkins) be offered the new.appointment. Mr. J. Jenkins seconded. Mr. Roderick: Is he prepared to devote his whole time to the work? Mr. J. H. Thomas: I am told so. The Chairman said Mr. Hopkins had the ability to discharge the duties efficiently. This motion having been carried nem. con., a committee consisting of the Chair- man, Messrs. J. H. Thomas, Howells, Griffiths, Roderick, and Rees (Garnlwyd). was appointed to prescribe the duties of the new official.
BOAT ACCIDENT AT LAUGHARNE.
BOAT ACCIDENT AT LAUGHARNE. CAERAU COLLIERS' EXCITING EX- PERIENCES. ONE OF THE PARTY AND THE BOATMAN DROWNED. The serenity of the old and historical Cor- poration town of Laugharne was disturbed on Friday by the distressing news of a tragedy that had taken place in the Towy estuary, which resulted in the loss of two lives. Laugharne is situate at the mouth of the River Taf, Carmarthenshire, and is sur- rounded by romantic scenery, but the place is so inaccessible that comparatively few holiday-makers take advantage of it. How- ever, amongst the visitors this year were William Jenkins, 45 Coegnant-road, Caerau, Maesteg; William Williams, 28 Tywyth-cot- tages, Caerau, and Thos. Garrett (a native of Laugharne), 16 Coegnant-road, Caerau. They lodged at the Dragon Hotel, which was managed by Mr. John Blackmore, who pos- sessed a 16ft. jibbing boat. On Friday morning the landlord, together with his party of visitors, set out in his little craft for a cruise for the day. Although there was a pretty stiff wind blowing and the sea was somewhat choppy, the boat, which ac- cording to some experienced fishermen, was too frail to have ventured out so far, went merrily along throughout the morning, a visit being paid to Ferryside. Subsequently they went down the River Towy, and before reaching the bar came across the fishing boat Gwennie, owned by Mr. Alma Rowlands, Laugharne, which was lying at anchor. A friendly conversation ensued between Black- more and Rowlands, and the former insisted upon those on board the Gwennie partaking of some beer. Subsequently the little boat parted and was making for the fishing nets. It was apparent that it was not manned as carefully as it should be, and Captain Row- lands deemed it advisable to give them a warning. When the little boat reached No. 5 buoy near Carmarthen Bay a gust of wind blew and the sail swerved from one side to the other so quickly that the occupants were taken unawares and dashed into the sea. The men were all sitting on one side of the boat, and the additional weight of the sail overbalanced it, with the melancholy result that Jenkins and the boatman, Blackmore, were drowned. The scene of the disaster is a most perilous one when gales are experi- enced, and in close proximity to it one sees the masts of the wrecked Craigwennie and Tiverton. When the catastrophe occurred the Gwennie was about half a mile away, but what had happened was soon discovered by Captain Rowlands, who lost no time in going to the rescue. He' managed to save two lives by his exertions. It was a difficult task to get the exhausted survivors into his fishing boat, but he surmounted the difficulties, and his conduct must be commended. Black- more's body was recovered, but at the time of writing the body of Jenkins was still miss- ing. Thomas Garrett, in an interview, said:- We went for a cruise up the Carmarthen river, and John Blackmore, being in control, sat at the helm. Everything went off splen- didly until about 1 o'clock, when a strong wind blew the sail from one side, to another, the boat overturning and the four of us being thrown into the water. I clung to the keel as tightly as ever I could. The sea was choppy and I was drawn underneath the boat two or three times. I saw Blackmore sling- ing to it as well, but he relaxed his hold and disappeared in the sea. I was fairly ex- hausted when I was picked up by the Gwennie. It was an experience I shall never forget." When questioned as to whether there wtre any intoxicating drinks on the boat, Garrett said that there were two jars of beer, but ex- plained that neither had been emptied, and also that the men were not under the in- fluence of drink. THE INQUEST. Mr. Thomas Walters, the coroner for West Carmarthenshire, sat at Laugharne on Satur- day to inquire into the circumstances of the death of Blackmore. Evidence was called showing that about 12.30 p.m. on Friday on Blackmore, who kept the Green Dragon Hotel at Laugharne, went for a cruise in the bay in a small boat, which he kept for the use of visitors staying at the hotel, taking with him three colliers from Caerau (Maesteg), who were spending a holi- day in the neighbourhood. They were all on pleasure bent, and took a jar of beer on board with them. The sea was a bit choppy and the Maesteg visitors left the manage- ment of the boat to Blackmore, although it transpired afterwards that he was not an ex- perienced boatman. About 1.30 p.m. a local boatman, named Rowlands, and Mr. Tower Smith, who left Laugharne shortly after the first boat, had a conversation with the occu- pants out in the bay, and accepted a glass of beer from them. Rowlands, who is an expert boatman, stated that at the time he did not think Blackmore was managing the boat properly. He had the sails on in a choppy sea. He thought that the extraordinary way in which the deceased was managing the boat was due to his want of knowledge and experi- ence, and not to insobriety. Personally, he did not think Blackmore was drunk at that time. They parted company, but shortly afterwards the boy he had in the boat with him called his attention to the fact that Blackmore's boat had capsized in the vicinity of No. 5 buoy, which marks the course of the river from the treacherous sands at Cefn Sidan. Witness immediately rowed to the spot, and found Williams, one of the colliers, supporting himself by the two oars, while Garrett was clinging to the keel of the boat. He took Garrett on board, and then Wil- liams, and 30 or 40 yards away he found Blackmore floating face downwards. He made for him at once, but found him quite dead. Jenkins, the fourth man, was never seen, and his body had not been recovered. Williams, one of the rescued men, stated that when they were nearing the No. 5 buoy a gust of wind blew the sail from one side of the boat to the other, and before they had time to do anything the boat capsized. Witness himself knew nothing about boating, and left the management of the craft to the deceased Blackmore. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death by drowning."
lREPLY FROM THE LOCAL GOVERN-rMENT…
REPLY FROM THE LOCAL GOVERN- r MENT BOARD. BOARD DECLINE TO RECOMMEND AN ENGINEER. MR MIDDLETON COMMUNICATED WITH At Tuesday's meeting of Maesteg Council. the Clerk stated that he had written to the Local Government Board asking whether they would approve of the engagement of Mr Middleton, London, as an expert engineer, to advise the Council in regard to the reservoir at Blaencwmcerwyn. In reply Mr. Noel T. Kershaw, assistant secretary, wrote: I am in receipt of your further letter with reference to the application of the Urban District Council of Maesteg for sanction to borrow further moneys for the purposes of their water scheme. I am to state that it is contrary to the Board's practice to recommend any particular en- gineer. The Clerk Though thev do not recommend we may conclude that they would have said something if they were not satisfied with Mr Middleton. Mr. Howells The reply is just what I an- ticipated. They requested us to appoint an engineer to suit ourselves, and not to suit them. The Chairman (Mr. J. P. Gibbon): If Mr. Micidleton is not a suitable man I think they would have told us so. Mr. T. Rees (Garnlwyd) moved that the clerk write mr. Middleton asking for particu- lars as to his fees. Mr. Jenkins seconded. Mr. J. H. Thomas: We ought to decide first what he is to do. The Clerk It will suffice if I send him a copy of the letter from the Local Government Board. Mr. Thomas: Very well. Of course it should be made clear to him that he is not expected to superintend the works or do any- thing of that nature. The motion was carried nem. con. The Chairman: In order to save further delay I think a special meeting of the Council should be held immediately the clerk receives a reply from Mr. Middleton. Mr. Thomas We ought to be in a position to tell Mr. Middleton of the new views which are being entertained in regard to the scheme, and a special meeting should be held to go fully into the question before he visits the place should his fees be favourable. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday.
COUNTY COUNCIL REFUSE AN INTERMEDIATE…
COUNTY COUNCIL REFUSE AN INTER- MEDIATE SCHOOL. CHOICE OF BRIDGEND AND PORT TALBOT OFFERED. ANGRY DISTRICT COUNCILLORS. At the fortnightly meeting of the Maesteg District Council on Tuesday, Mr. J. p. Gibbon, J.P., presiding, the following letter was read from Mr. T. Mansel Franklen, the clerk to the Glamorgan County Council: — Cardiff. July 31st, 1906. Dear Sir,—The County Council is now putting before the Board of Education its proposals for the amendment of the county scheme for intermediate education. They have decided that the* circumstances would not warrant the establishment of a. second- ary school under the scheme at Maesteg, but they would be desirious of ascertaining the wishes of the District Council whether they would prefer that their district should be transferred to the district of the Port Talbot School from Bridgend, which the Port Talbot School governors have pressed upon the Education Committee as equit- able, and more convenient in their opinion for the Maesteg pupils, of whom a con- siderable number attend their school, not- withstanding that their homes are in the Bridgend School district.—I am, yours truly, MANSEL FRANK LEX. The Chairman I should say that the Council are not satisfied with the trans- ference of our district -to Aberavon from Bridgend; we require a separate school for pupils from this district, situated at Maes- teg. It is perfectly ridiculous that a town which has a population of 24,000 and 25,000. and the prospect of an increase of 8,000 or 10,000 in the next ten years, should have no provision in regard to secondary education inside the district. As it is they have to go a distance of over eight miles to a tin-pot town with a population of between 6,000 and 7,000. (Laughter.) If I had to reply to the letter I should use those terms. (More laughter.) Mr. J. Roderick suggested that a letter be sent in such terms. Mr. J. H. Thomas, J.P., said it was an ab- surd suggestion that it would be more con- venient for pupils from Abergwynfi and Cymmer to go to Aberavon than to Maesteg. That was what the Port Talbot governors seemed to think. The Clerk: What they consider is that it would be more convenient for Maesteg pupils to attend their school than that at Bridg- end. The Chairman Why should Maesteg child- ren have to sacrifice two hours each day and 16s. a quarter to attend a school at Bridgend when we are as much entitled, if not more entitled, to a school than Bridgend is? If this was a small district, which would not warrant the establishment of a school, it would be another matter. But it is a large, populous and increasing district, and we are receiving unfair treatment in comparison with that meted out to Bridgend. Mr. J. H. Thomas: This is not the only matter in which Maesteg has been badly treated by the county authority, and I think we should take this opportunity to impress it upon them. A great district like this is only allowed to send one representative to the County Council, which is grossly unfair. The Clerk: The matter of establishing an intermediate school has been receiving close consideration by the local school managers, who do not intend to allow it to rest. They intend, I believe, to ask the Council to sup- port them in the matter. Mr. J. H. Thomas thought a very strongly- worded resolutiofi should be passed, urging the claims of Maesteg, and complaining that the district had received bad treatment in the past. The Chairman: I should be prepared to do anything which would secure for this district that which it has long deserved. I do not want to magnify Maesteg or its claims, but the true position should certainly be put be- fore the County Council, and their attention called to the deplorable way in which we are treated. „ Mr. T. Rees (Garnlwyd): Mr. Franklen states that circumstances do not warrant the establishment of an intermediate school here. What are the circumstances he refers to? It would be interesting to know. Mr. J. H. Thomas: The County Council overlook the fact that this district contri- butes nearly £8,000 a year in county rates. Mr. T. Rees: It is a scandalous shame that we are treated in this way in face of that. Mr. J. H. Thomas: It is evident that Mr. Franklen does not know much about Maes- teg. Mr. T. Rees: Mr. Howells, the chairman of the school managers, has not expressed his opinions. He is boiling over with indigna* tion on this matter, and I suppose he is afraid to let his tongue go. The Council decided, on the motion of Mr. Roderick, to request the Chairman. Messrs. Howells, J. H. Thomas, Thomas Rees, and the clerk to draw up a strongly worded reso- luction putting forward Maesteg's claims.
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NANTVH VLLON AGENT SUED. • — CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT. UNCOMPLIMENTARY REMARKS. ALDERMAN HUGHES AND MR. IVOR BOWEN. His Honour Judge Bishop and a jury were occupied tor some time at the Neath County- court on ijriciav in hearing a coal contract case, the action having been remitted from the High Court, and the parties to the suit being Griffith Owen Jenkins, licensee of the Cooperhouse Inn, Cwmavon. and owner of the Penstar Colliery, Pontrhydyfen, and David Brace, of Nantyffyllon, colliery agent, who was the defendant. Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. A. Jes- tyn Jeffreys) represented the plaintiff, and Alderman T. J. Hughes was for the defen- dant. Alderman Hughes said the parties entered into an agreement on June 1st. 1906, whereby the plaintiff undertook to supply Mr Brace, as his agent for four months, under- taking not to "supply any other" except house coal locally at Cwmavon. and appoint- ing Mr. Brace his sole agent for two years, prices to be arranged every three months. Everything, said Alderman Hughes, went on satisfactorily up to March this year, when plaintiff committed a breach of the contract by not supplying the coal as per agreement. In March 742 tons were supplied to defend- ant, whereas in the succeeding months there was a drop to 90 tons. Defendant claimed £100 for breach of contract. Alderman Hughes said he was going to call the evidence of the railway company to show what quan- tities plaintiff was selling to other people. Mr. Bowen: You can't do that. Will your honour take a note of my objection? Alderman Hughes I take it your honour does not want me to reply to that ridiculous question. The Judge: You had no need to say that. Mr. Bowen Oh, that's the sort of thing we expect from this gentleman. I treat him with courtesy, which is more than he de- serves undoubtedly. Mr. Bowen said the plaintiff's case was that the words appointing defendant sole agent were put into the agreement at the direction of the defendant without plaintiff's knowledge or consent. In reply to Mr. Bowen defendant admitted that he had been irregular in making his payments to the plaintiff, and ultimately he was served with a writ. J. Fowler said he was clerk to the defen- dant. The agreement produced was in his handwriting. He denied that the paper upon which he wrote the agreement was pre- viously signed by Mr. Jenkins. Plaintiff said me last clause in the agree- ment appointing defendant the agent had been added without his knowledge or con- sent. 0 During die examination of Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Ivor Bowen objected to Mr. Hughes cross-examining his own witnesses. <=> The Judge: I am anxious to get at the truth of matters connected with the agree- ment. Mr. Bowen If your honour is going to allow Mr. Hughes to nroceed in such a grossly irregular manner. I had better with- draw from the case. The Judge: Are you sneaking to me? Mr. jJouen: I am speaking to Mr. Hughes. He has no right to put in evidence which :s inadmissable. The Judge: Is it inadmissable? Mr. Bowen I say it is. I sav what Mr. Hughes is trying to get in is not evidence. At a later stage his Honour said that two hours had been wasted in wrangling. If the first part of the agreement had been put be- fore the jury it could have been settled in twenty minutes. Mr. Bowen Your honour would not allow me to speak. I have not wasted two hours. The Judge: I did not sav you. Both of you. Mr. Bowen If your honour will not listen to me. I won't address vou. but will leave mv remarks for the jury. I tried to allude to a serious point in the case at the very open- ing, but Mr. Hughes said it was a ridiculous suggestion, and your honour supported him. His Honour Your point did not occur to my mind. Mr. Bowen Xo, because you told me to sit down. In addressing the jury. Alderman Hughes described the evidence of Jenkins and his clerk respecting the blank draft as a cock- and-bull story. Did Jenkins and his clerk for one moment think that the jury were going to swallow that? Mr. Bowen said that the case had been conducted in a grossly it regular way, but lie thought the jury were satisfied that the alleged agreement was bad. The jury found that Mr. Brace had been appointed agent for two vears. as to what commission he was entitled to (if any) they had not agreed upon. Legal arguments will be heard at the next court.
Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway.…
Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway. TERMS OF THE GREAT WESTERN ARK AN GEJVIEN T. In their half-yearly report the directors of the Great Western Railway Company make the following references to the working arrangement with the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway Company — In view of their mutual interests, closer working relations were some few years since established between the Rhondda and Swan- sea Bay Railway Company and this com- pany. The resu.. of this co-operation proved so satisfactory that the directors of the two companies thought it desirable still further to develop it, and with a view to secure a more economical working of their respective systems and the encouragement of the traffic interchanged between them. which is yearly becoming of greater importance, have en- tered into an agreement by which running powers are granted to this company over the Rhondda Company's lines. The agreement secures to the Rhondda Company out of tne receipts a revenue sufficient. after providing for land rent-charges, debenture interests. and preference dividends, for the payment of interest on the ordinary shares at the rate of 3 per cent. for 1906, 4 per cent. for 1907. and 5 per cent. thereafter, that company being entitled also to a half share of the surplus profit earned. The directors believe that the arrangement will afford increased accommo- dation to the public and the trade of the dis- trict. and at the same time prove advantage- ous to the proprietors of both companies.
STILL WELL IN BRIDGEND. -
STILL WELL IN BRIDGEND. In this issue we again report the confirma- tion of a statement long since made public. The cordial way in which this Bridgend resi- dent spoke after nearly four years is the best proof any of us could desire to have of the permanence of his good fortune. Nearly four years after Mr. T. Davies, 43 Wyndham-streetj Bridgend, was cured by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, he said: "I gladly confirm all I have said for Doan's Pills; they did me a great deal of good some years ago, and the good has proved lasting. I take a dose of the pills now and again to keep me right, for I have great faith in them." The letter Mr. Davies sent us was as fol- lows:Dear Sirs,—I am glad to tell you that I have found Doan's Backache Kidney Pills do me a great deal of good. For some years I suffered very much from pains in my loins, and at times I could hardly get my back straight. The kidney secretions were unnatural, and contained gravel. I got some of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills to try, and I found great benefit from them. I have no objection to your publish- ing this letter, for the sake of others. (Signed). T. Davies." Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence). Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster-McClellan Co.. 8 Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W. Do not forget to use the full name, Doan's Backache Kid- ney Pills.
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The Earl of Tankerv^e. to mitigate local distress, is re-opening the lead mines on his estate at Snailbeach, Salop, and has offered the men all the profits, merely taking the royalty himself, and a small percentage on the outlay in machinery. When in the dis- trict the earl and countess often conduct meetings at the little chapel, and delight the miners with their singing.
ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT
ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT Domestic Row at Police Station.—At Aber- avon on Jxonday John Jenkins, of Penycae, Port Talbot, was charged with violent be- haviour at the Port Talbot Police Station on the 17th ult. P.S. Morris stated that at 1.4.5 in the morning defendant came to the station. His wife was also there complain- ing about Jenk;ls's conduct. He then com- menced shout in about his wife, and asking the officer to loci: her up. and making serious allegations against her. He said there was not a man in the country who would put him out of the station. Witness eventually put him out. Fined 10s. and costs. Lime in a Reservoir.—A monthly meeting of the Margam District Council was held on Monday..Alajor Thomas Gray presiding.— The Surveyor reported that he had dis- covered evidences that some persons had been f>lacing lime in the Cwmwendern Reservoir or the purpose of destroying the fish. Traces of the lime were found on the banks of the reservoir, and he pointed out the importance of dealing with the matter as urgently as pos- sible. as it concerned the pollution of the public water supply.—It was decided to offer a reward of L3 for information on the matter. LABOUR DEMONSTRATION. The fifth annual demonstration of the Aberavon. Port Talbot. and District Trades and Labour Council was held on Sunday afternoon in the Grand Hall. Aberavon. Mr George Spencer, president of the district, was in the chair. The Chairman said he would like to ex- plain the necessity of holding their meeting on Sunday. It was as necessary to deal with the bodily and social needs of life as the spiritual, and Trades Unionism was neces- sary and essential. (Cheers.) Mr. John Thomas then moved that that mass meeting urged upon all those outside the Trade Union movement to associate themselves with the respective organisations of their trade. Councillor David Rees. in seconding, said they needed more Labour men in the House of Commons. (Applause.) It was said that Labour representation in municipal work was not sufficient. It was not, but they should remember the difficulty the Labour party had had from its inception. They had had to fight their way upwards. (Cheers.) Miss Bonfield, in supporting, said she had heard it was a novelty in that district to hold a meeting of that description on a Sunday. All she could say was the better the day the better the deed. She was surprised to find that to-day people could be cowed by a cleric or his people. They should remem- ber that they had entered upon a new era. Mr. Ben Tillett said lie knew of no stronger morality than Trade Unionism taught to men. Referring to the last General Elec- tion. Mr. Tillett said they had a son of his father in Winston Churchill, a statesman without experience and knowledge. That movement was so strong that it had des- troyed a greater personality than Winston Churchill. (Cheers.) It had destroyed Mr. Chamberlain. (Applause.) It was not the Liberal party that upset him. but the Labour movement. lr. Tillett proceeded to make an earnest appeal to all present to join the movement, and in the near future Labour would be in a much better position. (Hear, hear.) CHAUFFEUR FINED FOR FURIOUS DxtiVlNG. At Aberavon Police-court (before the Mayor, Alderman Aaron James. Mr. Henry Walsh. and Mr. John Phillips), a chauffeur named H. T. Lloyd. employed by Mr. Walter Rice Evans, Eagle Bush, Neath, was sum- moned for driving a motor-car, which was said to be one of the biggest in the county, at a speed dangerous to the public, through High-street. Aberavon. Mr. Edward Powell, Neath. defended. Police-Sergeant William Phillips said he failed to detect the registered number in front. At the time there were many people in the streets, and they had to run in all directions to get out of the way. One child was nearly run oi-er. lie communicated with the Briton Ferry police, and had the car stopped at Briton Ferry. The Clerk What was the speed ?—Sixteen to twenty miles an hour. Ir. Powell: That's a pretty large margin. —It was the fastest car I have ever seen go- ing through Aberavon. Would you swear it was going more than six miles an hour?—Oh. yes. Defendant said he was a professional chauffeur. He had held a license since the Act came into force. and had been in the same employ for twelve years, and had driven hundreds of thousands of miles with- out ever having had an accident. When ap- proaching Aberavon he put on the lowest gear and retarded the engine, which made it impossible for the car to go more than six miles an hour. Superintendent Davis: Were you not going so fast that the police could not see your numbers? Mr. Powell: You must remember that the police were outside the Walnut Tree Hotel. (Laughter.) The Bench, after a retirement, found that defendant had driven at a speed dangerous to the public. Although the license would have to be endorsed they recommended that a renewal should not be refused.—Defendant was fined 20s. and costs.
PORTHCAWL.
PORTHCAWL. Concert.—At the National Schoolroom on the 8th inst., a capital concert was given, the proceeds being in aid of the Congrega- tional Church. There was a good attend- -ance, and the following well arranged pro- gramme was carried out:—Duet, "Flow, Gentle Deva," Messrs. W. D. Isaac and D. J. Evans (Newton); solo, "Maids of Eryrl," Miss May Jones; solo, "Plymouth Sound," Mr. D. Cerddor Davies; recitation, The Women of Mumbles Head," Miss Maggie Bevan solo, Song of the Treoador," Mr. D. J. Evans; solo, "Abide with me." Miss Katie Davies; solo, "The Vision of the Cross," Mr. W. D. Isaac; musical monologue, Mr. Dapho Powell (Bridgend); solo. "Llam y Cariadau," Madame Bronwen Jones Williams (the well known Maesteg soprano); duet, "Over the Hawthorn Hedge," Misses Jones and Davies; solo, "Once again," Mr. D. Cerddor Davies; solo, 0, pure and tender Star of Eve," Mr. D. J. Evans; solo, Japanese Love Song," Miss -vlav Jones; recitation, Pat-a-Cake," Mr. Dapho Powell; solo. "Love, the Pedlar," Miss Katie Davies; solo, "The Veteran Song," Mr. W. D. Isaac: solo, "Sing, sweet bird." Madame Bronwen Jones Williams; re- citation, "The Alarm." Miss Maggie Bevan; quartette. "Good night. beloved." Madame Williams, Miss Davies, Messrs. Isaac and Evans.
PEOPLE TELL THE TRUTH.
PEOPLE TELL THE TRUTH. People tell the truth about Gwilym Evans's Quinine Bitters, because they are grateful for the good they have derived when suffering from starved, poor, thin blood; or the ex- haustion of nerves, and the worries from overwork.
DONE MUCH GOOD.
DONE MUCH GOOD. 33 Dunston-street. Haggerston. Dear Sirs,—Will you be so kind as to for- ward me three bottles of Gwilym Evans's Quinine Bitters (12s. 6d.) as soon as possible. I feel that the bottle which I have taken has done me much good, and I believe if I take three more bottles they will set me to rights again. I am glad to say that I feel much better after taking one bottle.—Yours truly, M. Morgan.
RECEIVED GREAT BENEFIT.
RECEIVED GREAT BENEFIT. 8 Campbell-street. Stockton-on-Tees. Sirs,—Having received great benefit myself by taking Gwilym Evans's Quinine Bitters on different occasions, I wish my nephew, who is very weak, to give it a trial. Therefore send me, by return of post. a 4s. 6d. bottle, for which I enclose cash.—Yours truly, R. J. Jones.
SAVE YOURSELF FROM IMITATIONS.
SAVE YOURSELF FROM IMITATIONS. Save yourself from the flood of imitations that fill the market. Insist on having the Genuine Article. Look on the label, stamp, and bottle and find the name Gwilym Evans." Then you are safe. No other Pre- paration is "Just as good," or "The same thing." Gwilym Evans's Quinine Bitters is sold everywhere in bottles 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each, or will be sent, carriage free, on receipt of stamps, direct from the Sole Proprietors: The Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Com- pany, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales.
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