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NANTYMOEL. Lecture.—At Dinam C.M. Chapel, on the 6th inst., the Rev. H. Barrow W illiams, Llan- dudno, delivered his popular and interesting lecture, Amusements," to a large and ap- preciative audience. Harvest Festival.—The harvest festival at St. Paul's English Church took place on Sun- day and Tuesday, when the Rev. Griffith Thomas, Carmarthen, Hev. Dewi Williams, Vicar of Hirwain, and the Rev. Rees Davies, Caerau, preached erudite and eloquent dis- courses to crowded congregations. The church was most beautifully decorated for the occasion, and reflected the highest credit on all who assisted. The services throughout were excellently intoned by the Rev. A. Lane Davies, B.A. (curate of St. Paul's). Mr. W. Roberts, Council Schools, read the lessons, and Miss Lily Thomas ably presided at the or- gan. The choir, under the capable leader- ship of Mr. T. Jones, mechanic, Ocean Col- liery, gave a magnificent rendition of the beautiful anthem, "Seed-time and Harvest," and the fine singing of the choir was generally admired. Disestablishment and Disendowment.—On Monday evening a public meeting was held at the Church House of St. David's, Ogmore Yale, when an able and interesting address was given by the Rev. Griffith Thomas, Car- marthen, lecturer for the Church Defence In- stitution, to a very appreciative audience on Disestablishment and Disendowment." The rev. gentleman interestingly traced the his- tory of the Church and of its property, and all that assisted. The services throughout the Church would be a grievous wrong. Ques- tions on the origin of the English Church and its relation to Rome were submitted by Mr. G. D. John, lay reader; on the alienization of the Church ii/Wales by Mr. T. J. Job; and on the diversion of charities given to the people by Mr. Harry Edwards and Mr. David Thomas (Nantymoel Hotel). The lecturer readily and to the satisfaction of the great majority of his audience, replied to all ques- tions. The meeting was ably presided over by the Rev. A. J. Edwards, M.A., Vicar of Llan ge i n or. To ADVZRTiszM.—Advertisers who send us
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LLANTWIT MAJOR Congregational Church.—-At the harvest thanksgiving service in connection with the Congregational Church, Bethesda and Ebene/.er, held in the latter chapel, there was a large and appreciative assembly of members and tneir neighbours and friends belonging to other denommations in the town. A11 ex- cellent sermon was preached by the Rev. — Whittington, pastor of Roath Park Congrega- tional Church, Cardiff. A pleasing part of the service was the harvest thanksgiving an- them beautifully sung by the children of the Congregational Sunday Schools. Population Report.—In August last, Scrgt. Davies and P.C. Price Evans were deputed to make the usual official house-to-house regis- tration of the inhabitants of Llantwit Major, and the record for this town alone, excluding villages in the parish, is interesting. The return indicates an increase of residents. In 1909 the x^opulation was 1,217. In 1910 it was 1,355, showing an increase of 138. The number of domiciled visitors for the week ending August 21st in 1909 was 178. For the week ending August 20th in 1910 the num- ber of visitors was 354, an increase of 176. The holiday facts in the face of a rainy sum- mer are very gratifying, and it should be re- membered that the above figures do not in- clude the great influx of day visitors in the week ending August 20th, 1910. It should also be noted that the latter was not Ban!; Holiday week. These particulars prove tlmt the ancient town is increasing in popular it;, even though it only depends upon its relic:, oi the past and its charming surroundings lor the attraction of visitors. It is evident that if land and property owners in and on the outskirts of Llantwit formed individual plans or a really strong syndicate for local develop- ment, the town would soon rank among the most desirable residential places, health re- sorts and holiday quarters in Glamorgan. The temperature on the highest ground in the neighbourhood in the winter is only three de- grees below Bournemouth, and its hours of sunshine all through the year reach the maxi- mum for this coast. It would be an ideal spot for one of the national halls of health to be established in Wales as a memorial to King Edward the Seventh,
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PF.NCOED. Lecture.—On Friday last, at Old Trinity, Air. W. J. Walford gave a lecture, entitled, "My 50,000 miles journey in a year." A large and appreciative audience, including 80 Boy Scouts, listened to a descriptive account of the countries visited, winch included America, Canada, Japan China, Australasia, Ceylon. India, Egypt, Italy, and France. The amount realised from sale of tickets was devoted by the lecturer to the Scouts' local fund. Harvest Festival.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Pencoed Church on the evenings of October 4th and 5th. The church was very beautifully decorated by the follow- ing:—Chancel, Airs. Davies, The Verlands, Mrs. Green, and Miss F. Davies; pulpit, Miss Elsie Griffiths; lectern. Miss L. Chatterton; reading desk. Miss B. David and Miss Thomas: archway, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Osbeek, Mrs. Smith, Miss B. David, and Miss Thomas; font, Miss Loveluek; windows, Miss Coath Miss F. Atkins, Mrs. Smith, Airs. Osbeek, and Miss Wilmot. Messrs. G. F. Duckett and R. Levshon rendered most valuable services, and assisted the ladies throughout. Mr. G. Smith very kindly prepared the windows for the decorations. The service was fully choral each evening. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung to a setting by Maunder in D. The anthem. I will greatly rejoice I in the Lord," was well rendered by the choir, the solo being effectively sung by Mr. J. Owen. Miss Salathiel ably accompanied at the organ. The service each evening was taken by the Rev. F. C. Williams, B.A., rector, and the Rev. R. Williams, B.A. Mr. R. Leyshon read the lessons on each occasion. On Tuesday evening the Rev. Isaiah Roberts, ALA., Vicar of Cowbridge, preached an elo- quent sermon, taking as his subject, The I Education of the Christian Character." The preacher 011 Wednesday evening was the Rev. W. Thomas, Vicar of Porth and Cynimev, who delivered a most impressive sermon in Welsh. The .services throughout were very successful and well attended. Mrs. Griffiths, Britannia Hotel, kindly supplied extra seats. I
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COITY. Ivorites.—The Loyal Crow Lodge of Ivor- itcs held their annual supper at the Oak Inn on October 8th. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. W. Gomer Richards, Bridgend; W. Richards, Cefn; Wm, Lewis, Barry; E. Howells, Barry; J. Thomas, Nantymoel; and Thomas John. Capital songs were given by Messrs. H. John, Cefn; David John, Thomas Williams, and T. Morgan. Several members spoke very highly of the way the Lodge was conducted by its officers. The usual vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. W. Gomer Rich- ards, and seconded b\r Mr. Richards, Cefn. ards, and seconded by Mr. Richards, Cefn.
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WICK. Harvest Festival.-The harvest thanksgiv- ing services were held at the General Baptist Chapel (Unitarian) on Sunday and Tuesday evening, the preacher on Sunday being the pastor, the Rev. Hugh Robinson, and on Tues- day the Rev. D. G. Rees, Bridgend. The chapel had been tastefully decorated by the ladies of the congregation with flowers, fruit, corn, etc. The congregation on Tuesday evening packed the building.
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OGMORE VALE. After the Wedding.—At Cardiff Quarter Sessions on Wednesday, Samuel VinceYit (27), labourer, had to answer a charge of stealing k2, a tobacco box, and tobacco from the per- son of Noah Fisher. Prosecutor is a native of Ogmore Vale, and on August 2nd he at- tended a wedding at a house in Walker-road. Prisoner was there. In the evening prosecu- tor went upstairs to sleep, and whilst there, it was alleged, the articles were taken. The case was not proceeded with, as a necessary witness was unable to attend. Prisoner was therefore discharged. Mr. Harold Stowe was for the prosecution.
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LALESTON. The Institute.-We understand that a sub- committee is sitting preparing rules and regu- lations to govern the new Parish Room which Miss Blandy has very generously handed over to the parishioners. It is hoped to open the building shortly for social and educational purposes. The lower room will, in the even- ings, be used as a reading room and for re- creation, and the upper room is already being employed for women's and girls' sewing classes.
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PORTHCAWL. Success.—Mr. Herbert V. Morlev (son of Mr. H. Morley, Derwyn, Porthcawl), who is a student at Charing Cross Hospital, received a special certificate of merit in physiology at the distribution of prices and certificates by Lady Duff at the hospital last week. Readers will offer Mr. Morley their congratulations on his latest success. Appointment.—Mr. Arthur Crow, who has represented the firm of Messrs. G. Sibbering Jones and Son, Ltd., for some years past, has been successful in obtaining an important position in Cardiff, and is leaving here to take up his new duties at the end of this week. He carries with him the good wishes of his numerous Porthcawl friends. Harvest Services.—Harvest thanksgiving* services were held at Bethel (C.M.) Chapel on Tuesday afternoon and evening, the service in the afternoon being in Welsh, and that in the evening in English. At the evening service the Rev. Wynne Thomas, of Swansea, preached an eloquent sermon to a very large congregation, which was greatly appreciated. An Assault.—An incident which migat have bad serious results occurred on Monday morning at some local works. One of the employees having so it is alleged, lost some time last week, had the amount de- I ducted from his wages on Saturday. The jo>mg of this time was repudiated by the em- ployee, and on Monday morning an argument rook place between him and an official of the staff responsible for seeing to the employee's time regarding the correctness of the time en- tered, at the conclusion of which it is alleged the aggrieved employee struck the official a blow, which caused him to slip and fall on to a moving belt, severely cutting his nose and bruis'iig his lace. Had the official fallen a iew inches further, he would have been caught in sone 1110-e machinery and belting. After b-mg attended to by a. medical man, he was able to pioc-eed to his home, and is now, we are glad to say, progressing favourably. Warm Reception in Canada.—During the I past few weeks several letters have been re- ceived by Porthcawlians from the Rev. T. J. Davies, who, it will be remembered, left here a^_ short time ago for the Canadian Mission Field. The voyage from Liverpool to Quebec was perfect, and with his iwual endeavour to bo of some service, Mr. Davies was kept busy during the whole of the time, helping the chapiain and spending a lot of time among the third class passengers, cheering them up. At one of the services held on board Mr. Davies preached to the large number assem- bled. When the rev. gentleman left Porth- cawl he received a splendid send off, but what was, if anything, more gratifying to him was the reception he received on reaching his des- tination. Having been apprised of his ar- rival, the few residents of the place turned out and gave him a reception that made him feel at home at once. For the information of those who might like to write to Mr. Davies his address is: c o The Post Office, Bakarres, Sascatchewan, N.W. Canada. v IMPORTANT TRAIN CONCESSION. At the time of writing we are in possession of the exclusive information that the Great Western Railway Company will, on Saturday next. resume the running of the 6.15 ex Neath up train. An agitation to bring about the resumption of this train has been actively engaged in by members of the Porthcawl Day- light Club, and Mr. Cook, of Ccrnelly Court, Pyle, vigorous support being given in the Porthcawl Pilot" column 01 tho" Glamor- gan Gazette." We have been officially asked to give publicity to this decision, and'we are sure that the announcement will be received with utmost satisfaction by our readers. LADIES AT HOCKEY. Barry Ladies Hockey Team visited Porth- cawl on Saturday to play the local ladies' club, and an exciting game ended in a win for the home club by three goals to two. The scorers for Porthcawl were Miss Gladys Grace (2) and Miss Gladys Alexander, and for Barry Miss Abbott. Mr. Harold Noel refereed. The Porthcawl forwards showed good combin- ation, some pretty passing being seen. The halves (Misses Lyn Shorland, Cissie Thomas, and Nellie Alexander) were in excellent form and worked hard. Misses Nina Shorland and Hida Alexander were strong and safe at back. Some hard shots were saved by Miss Harris, the goal keeper. Barry were a good team, and played a sound game. This was Porthcawd's first match this season, and the display was most promising.
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ABURTHIN. Thanksgiving.—Harvest thanksgiving ser- vices were held at the Calvinistic Methodist- Chapel. Aburthin, on Thursday in last week, and the prayer meetings, which were held at 2.30 and 7 o'clock, were well attended.
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THE FnNORAMA A defendant at Bridgend Police Court: "I retaliated take ^oif-defence or. my own part." The Local Government Board still refers to Pencoid as a hamlet. Are not residents in- dignant Y Mr. W. Brad^l'aw has been elected auditor. of the Uiamorgan County Rugby Club with Mr. W. T. Morgan, of Cardiff. The oath which the jury had to take at the County Court on Friday appeared to have been framed by an expert as a speaking test for inebriath. Fortunately the jurymen got through it ail right. Mr. Edmund Davies. brother-in-law to Mr. f, D. SchoSeld, has returned to South Africa after a t;»,y of about s»x weeks m this coun- try, most of which has been spent in Bridg- end. Mr. Davies has been abroad about five years. '.nd a capital send off was given him by hi. numerous friends. We regret to hear that Mr. M. J. Letcher contemplates leaving Bridgend shortly. His departure will be a distinct loss to the town, for since his advent to the place he has taken an active interest in the welfare or young men. particularly m connection with the Y.M.C.A. He proposes to remove to Bourne- mouth. Cow bridge Poultry Show, since its incep- tion, has done great work in interesting local people in the fascinating hobby and business of poultry rearing. For some time there was only one exhibitor in Cowbridge. hut after the show was formed, others soon began to come forward, and on "Wednesday the local classes filled admirably. Poultry breeders in all parts of the United Kingdom sent exhibits, but the strongest batches outside Vv ales came from Cumberland and Yorkshire. Mr. Tom Brooke has been promoted to the position of acting chief accountant of the Union Railways and Harbours of South Africa. Mr. Rrooke is a native of Bridgend, his father having been for many years sur- veyor to the Dunraven estate. His numerous schoolmates will remember his bright manner and cheerful disposition. He hps relatives at Bridgend, Porthcawl. and Cardiff, and is well known to scores of people in the Welsu Metro- polis. The Welshmen of South Africa should welcome him heartily, for on his maternal side ne springs from an old and mucb-respcc- ted Welsh family ni Bro Morganwg.* Perthes,vl bus in en men are loud in their expressions of dissatisfaction regarding the train service to that town at night, but what of the inconvenience of those returning from Porthcawl to Bridgend? The last crainj leaves at 7.3-5. and over an hour has to be spent at Pyle waiting for a connection. On a cold evening it is not an experience one de- sires to. undergo a second time. One has either to sit in darkness in the waiting- room," stand outside. watching the starry heavens, for little else can be seen, with the wind cutting through to the bones, or walk into the village and seek refuge and oblivion j in the nearest hostelry. Th^rohas been great excitement of late at a well-known resort of billiard enthusiasts. On Saturday two old opponents were matched in a game of one hundred up. The tension was great after the half-century had been passed, but the more polished and classy player went on unconcernedly, registering his points con- sistently. His opponent, however, becoming bathed in perspiration, began to exhibit acute signs of distress, a noticeable feature being his much admired curl, once bidden in a well- groomed fringe, standing up straight. Each shot was greeted with applause or derision, ac- cording to whether the ball of the opposing player was potted or not. And the scores approached the hundred. Something han- pened before the total was reached which caused a. temporary cessation of hostilities. The excited one was about to attempt a diffi- cult shot with his ball hard up against the cush. His cue was drawn back ready for the stroke, and with a sigh of relief he brought it forward—into the side of the table and smashed the 7s. fid. cue. It was hard luck. for there was no doubt that he would have SLr.^fi a pretty cannon: and 7s. 6d. makes a hoi in one's pocket money.
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AIR RIFLE SHOOTING. —♦ [Scores of matches should be sent in as soon ss possible after the match to ensure inser- tion.] EYvENNY v. OLDCASTLE MISSION. Shot at Ewenny. Ev. ennv: W. Davies, 25: Rev. T. D. Bevan. 21 E. Keylock, 2'7 T. Davies, 28; T. Arthur. 27: D. Owe-n, 28: F. Brooks. 33: C. Day, 2"1 C. Hailstone. 27ffi C. Keylock, 30: W. H. Lawrence, 27 G. Thomas, 32. Total, 334. Oldcastle Mission: C. Williams. 29: D. K. 0 Davies, 28: G. John. 25: G. Gould, 28: S. Hayward, 29: S. Hill, 30: S. Simmonds. 28: J. John, 30: B. Tom. 30: B. Simmonds. 28: T. Baldwin, 28 J. Sutcliffe, 30. Total, 343. OLDCASTLE MISSION A TEAM v. B TEAM A. Team: S. Simmonds, 32: B. Simmonds, 30: J. Sutcliffe. senr., 31 T. Baldwin, 34; C. Williams, 32: B. Tom. 29: J. John, 33: G. John; 30; S. Hayward. 29: S. Hill. 31: G. Gould. 29 D. X. Davies, 28. Total, 368. B Team: E. Lunn. 31: C. Moore, 30: J. Sutcliffe, jam., 34; W. Stubbs. 30: W. Mor- gan, 29; L. Davies. 26: S. Grcnow. 30: A. Jones, 31 W. J. Harris. 27 A. Davies, 21: C. Taylor, 30; W. Quinlan, 23. Total, 342.
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MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. WELSH ASSOCIATION. » Mr. D. J. Griffiths (Maesteg) presided at the adjourned annual meeting of the Welsh Miniature Rifle Association, at the Grand Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday. Reports from the various county associa- tions formed were received. It was reported that Glamorgan had been divided into two ..a division, East and West, a step which it is hoped will tend to greater interest being taxen in miniature rifle shooting and to the creating of more clubs in the county. Major Sale (Pouiypool) attended as a repre- sentative of the Monmouthshire Rifle Associ- ation in connection with the proposal to amalgamate the two sections of miniature rifle clubs in that county into one. A long discus- [name] took place, and Major Sale was thanked for his attendance. It was resolved to defer the matter to a combined meeting of the Mon- mouthshire clubs at Newport. The Chairman brought forward the matter of assisting new county organisations, and it was decided to make grants of one-fourth of the affiliation fees received from each county. Competitive meetings were arranged for Builth on October 22nd. Llanelly December 10th, and Tondu December 26th." The annual ecuntv match was fixed for the Builth meeting,* and Messrs. D. J. Grif- fiths and J. NA- Monk (Newport) were appointed captains of the Glamorgan and Monmouthshire teams respectively. The Chairman was heartily thanked for his gift of a handsome trophy for competi- tion between the league divisions of the Gla- morganshire County Associations. The Secretary suggested that each club should join in a shilling subscription to- wards the Welsh National Memorial Fund to stamp out consumption, and it was felt that if each association of various clubs (football, hockey, air-rifle, bowls, Üc. I adopted some such scheme the fund would benefit consider- ing. The suggestion was enthusiastically re- ceived, and the secretary was instructed to invite all Welsh miniature rifle clubs to assist in the movement. The fund was opened ac the meeting. the Chairman heading the list with a guinea, and a sub- stantial sum was subscribed.
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LLANTRISANT. Air Rifle Club. On Monday, the annual meeting cf the town Air [lifle Club was held in the Reading-room. The meeting was pre- sided over by Mr. Meyler Thomas, of Ynysy- plwm, the president. A satisfactory report of the past year's working was given by the secretary, Mr. Grabban, and the finances of the club were stated to be in a good condition. The various officers and committees were ap- pointed for the ensuing year. In connection with the club. a reading-room, debating so- cietv, a:: I games club are carried on. and have proved to be of groat benefit to the members.
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COWBRIDGE POULTRY SHOW P.X TRIES DOUBLED. Lie sixtii annual poultry and pigeon show j under the auspices of the Poultry Committee of the Covvbridge and District Horticultural Show, was held in the Townnall. Cowbridge, on Wednesday. Even the most optimistic members of the committee were more than a I I I gratified with the number of entries, which ex- actly doubled those of last year, when the total was 350. It was the first time the com- mittee had ventured to hold a show in the autumn, but the result from the point of view of entries and exhibits, was satisfactory, and says much for the indefatigable efforts of the secretary. Mr. E. W. Davies, who has been an exhibitor in big shows for 2b years. Eng- land, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland were re- presented, many dairy show winners exhibit- ing, and it was the opinion of expert poultry fanciers that a better sin v, had not been held in Wales. The bantam classes right through were especially strong and the competition in the English game classes was particularly keen. Some fine pigeons were shown, and the task of judging was difficult. The aver- age number of entries was twenty-two per class. For the first time in the history of the show there were classes for ducks, "and they tilled well. Looking at the event from all points of view, there was only one thing to deplore, the small attendance'of the pub- lic. and having regard to the quality of the exhibition this was unaccounted for. Mr. E. H. Ebsworth is the president of the so- ciety. and Councillor TV. L. Jenkins chair- man. and Mr. Robert Thomas. Metropolitan a treasurer. The committee ooiim -a-d of: Councillor H. E. Watkins, >!r\ssr- W. Jenkins. n. G. Beer F. Saun i- v. T. lames, J. McCarthy, W. G. Lovett. Mihs. Owing to the non-attendance ic of th" judges, the whole work was t' •• v.pen Mr. I J. F. Entwistle. Calder •, c, Yn Awards POULTRY. Modern Game Cock. —1, Major G. F. Wi)., liams. Burton Joyce, Notts; 2. D. W. Davies. Morriston 3, F. W. Foley, Aberdare. Modern Game Ken. — T James Holes. Llan- elly: 2. Major Williams: J. E. D. Owen, Ynvs- vbwl. Old English Spangle Hen.1. Mason and Edwards. Xantymoel: 2. Mrs. F. T. Robin- son: 3, John F. Hartlev. Wilton. Old English Clay or' Wheaten Hen. — 1. Mrs. Williams. Gilvern. Near Abergavennv: 2 and 3. John Hodgson. Ogmore Vale. Old English Cockerel Bird. 1910 (anv col- our).— Mrs. F. S. Robinson: 2. G. Hodges. Caerau: 3. John Hodgson. Ogmore Yale. Old Engyish Pullet Bird. 1910 (anv colouri. -1 and 3, P. Pendrv: 2,. Mrs. T. T. Robin- son. Black Orpington Cock.—L H. Buckley. Burry Port 2. W. Burton. Brentworth: 3, LI. Weatherley, Builth Wells. Black Orpington Hen.1. George Duck- worth. Preston: 2, Thomas Bros.. Resolven; 3. W. Burton. Buff Orpington Hen. — i, W. Moses, Clyro 2. H. Maderley. Canton: 3. D. B. Edwards, Mountain Ash. White Wyandotte Cock. —1, George Duck- worth; 2. M. Atweli. Churchill. Bristol: 3. J. C'erlton. Ringwood. White Wyandotte He!1.-1. George Duck- worth 2. E. \T iiittaker. Hebden Bridge: 3. W. Griffiths, Llanelly. Blue Wyandotte Cock or Hen.-I. Miss Champion. Ashby-de-la-Zouch 2. W. Thorn- ton, Pilling; 3. Fawcett Bros., Kirkbv. Any Other Colour Wyandotte Cock or Hen. --1. Mrs. William Davies, Llannisant: 2, J. Harris, Llanelly: 3. Harries Bros.. Abergwile. Plymouth Rock Barred Cock.— 1, George Duckworth 2. R. A. Chrimes: 3. G. Harries, Pengam, Cardiff. Plymouth Rock Barred Hen. —1. George Duckworth: 2. Gardner Bros.. Pilling: 3. T. Lewis, Pengam. Black Hamburgh Hen. — 1 and 2. Frank Saunders. Cowbridge; 3. T. Jones, Llan- i dyssil. Any Other Yarietv not mentioned. — 1. Thomas Sugden 2, W. Beavan. Seaton 3. Whiteley and Russell. Sandhurst. Selling Class. Price not to exceed 2.1s.— 1. Tom Thomas. Pantytiynnon 2. Salvation Army Poultry Farm 3, Thomas Sugden. Orpington, TInck. or Wyandotte Chicken, bred 1910.—1, George Duckworth: 2. D. I Jones, Pengam; 3. James Powell. Tongwyn- A.O.V. Chicken, bred 1910, cockerel or Pallet. -1. Frank Norman. Cardiff: 2. Major W illiams 3, F. Morris. Pontyclun. Local. Cock and Hen.—1. Frank Saun- ders: 2, James McCarthy. Penllyn 3, Ja<-k Saunders. Cowbridge. Indian Runner Drake. —1. W. E. Rennie. Leeds: 2. J. Swale 3. Heys Poultry Farm. Indian Runner Duck.—1, Heys Poultry Farm: 2 and 3. J. Swale. BANTAMS. Modern Game Cock.— I, George Messer, Morriston: 2. W. G. Kingswell, Wakefield; 3. Inman and Elam, Bradford. Modern Gamp Hen.-I. J. E. Rhodes, Ossetl 2. Inman and Elam: 3. John Law- rence. Ystradgynlais. O.E.G. Spangle C-ock.-l. J. H. Hartley: 2. W. J. Lewis, Blaengarw: 3. Gordon Lee, Prenton. Spangle Hen. —1. Lewis Bros., Tatbach: 2, W. Rees. Llandebie: 3, W. J. ijewis. Black or Bright Red Cock. — 1, J. and W. Robinson; 2. J. H. Hartley; 3, Thos. Adair. O.E. Clay or Wheaten Hen. — 1, J. H. Hartley: 2, Mason and Edwards 3. Thomas Adair; 4. B. Newth. Ynysybwl. on O.E. Any Other Yariety Cock. — 1, J. S. Smith, Ranskill: 2. J. and W. Robinson; 3, J. H. Hartley. Ditto. Hen.-I. Mason and Ed- wards; 2, J. H. Hartley; 3. Major Williams. Indian Game, Cock or Hen. — 1, J. Smith. Ramshill: 2. Mrs. Clifford, Gott Hosforth: 3. J. N. Jackman, Brentnor. Malay, Cock or Hen.-I. 2, and 3. G. S, Pearse, Penarth. J Black or W jute Rosecomb Cock.—1, Geo. L. Booth, W ilsden: 2. W. Kendon, Dalston; 3. D. W. Lewis: 4, Fred Pickering. Driffield. Black or White Rosecomb Hen. — 1, George Booth; 2, Fred Pickering: 3, Inman and Elam 4. W. Kendon. 1, Wyandotte, Cock or Hen. — 1, W. G. Kings- well; 2, J. Smith; 3. Tom R. Grant. Hamburgh. Coct or Hen. —1 and 2, J. W. Fransworth. Boston: 3. M. F. Fletcher, Northwich. Polish, Cock or Hen.-l, Miss Irene Os- good, Northampton 2, F. Aldfield, Bakewell; 3, Miss Irene Osgood. A.O.V. Cock.- 1. Major Williams: 2, A. H. Woodraffe, Maderley; 3. R. J. Llewellyn. Neath. A.O.V. Hen.-I. W. J. Lewis- 2, Major Williams: 3, Camille Denquet. Llanelly. Selling Class. -5s. -1. Butterfield and Wal- ker; 2, Major Williams: 3. Gordon Lee. Local Büys.-1. Willie W illiams, Cow- bridge: 2. Charlie Bryant, Llanblethian 3. C. Thomas, St. Hilary. PIGEONS. Tumbler L.F. Self. -1. Passmore and Per- kins: 2, J. P. Griffiths, Newport: 3, Lewis and Harris, Bridgend. Tumbler A.O.C.—1 and 2. L. and W. Gor- man. Bolton; 3, A. Morgan; 4. S. H. Gas- coigne, Llanelly. Magpie.—1, George Butler, Goole: 2. T. H. Denbrey, Bristol. Show Honier.I, J. R. Morgan: 2, L. and W. Gorman: 3. R. G. Newman, Malmesbury: 4, W. Morgan, Nantyffyllon. FantaiL-I. E. T. Houle 2. Tom Abbott. Bath: 3, Pev. A. Whiteley, Crowthorne. Ex-Flying Homer.—1. Bleasdale and Pet- tinger, Goole: 2. Morgan Bros.. Tenby: 3. Tom Morris. Taibach. Working Homer Cock.-I, Morgan Bros. 2. — Fuleher. Goole: 3. T. Harth, Measham. Working Homer Hen.-I. Thos. Harth; 2. S. H. Gascoigne 3. Dr. Wickham 4. Bedford Bros. Working Homer Bred 1910. — 1, Sutton and Son 2, Williams and Rowlands: 3. Ben Col- lins. Any Other Yariety not previously men- tioned.-—1, J. P. Griffiths: 2, L. and W. Gor- man 3, Philip Latham 4, H. O. Jones. Tre- degar. Any variety F;ui<'V Pigeon. — 1, 3, and 4, RaTpb Goulden, Cowbridge: 2. Jack Oakley. Cowbridge. Working Homer (T.ocal).-I and 4. W. G. Lovett, Maindv; 2. Harold Gibbs, Cowbridge: 3, Ralph Goulden.
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GOOD SCORiuc. as GOLF LINKS. ROYAL PORTHCAWLS AUTUMN MEETING. Most favourable weather prevailed at the opening of the autumn meeting of the Heyal Porthcawl Club on Friday. There were nearly 60 entries. The course was playing well, but there was no notable performance during the day. The meeting opened with the customary open singles medal competi- tion, players being allowed to return the same eards for the Sker Bowl, previously held by Mr. C. J. Hamilton and open to members of the Porthcawl Club only. The winning card was returned by Mr. C. Rock, who, playing from a handicap of 6, had a net score of 76, the same card winning for Mr. Rock the Sker Bowl. Its details were:- Out 4 5 4 7 4 4 3 4 G-H In 4 Ü I- 4 3 4 4 7 4—41—82 The next best grcss score in the competition was the 83 of Mr. Keith Hearne, who is now a scratch player. The afternoon was dcvotid to a Calcutta bogey singles competition, w hich was won by Mr. Keith Herne with the excellent score of 3 up. Details :— OPE" SINGLES. Gross. H'cap. Net. C. Rock 82 6 76 E. Crawshav Williams 84 5 íT A. Jestyn Jeffreys 92 11 81 L Hugh j.ochrane 89 6 83 Keith Heme 83 0 83 W. A. Will .ams 85 !5 S3 E. B re flit 9L 9 84 W. R. Evar 94 a 85 W. S. f! ■■■ I'jJ 18 85 J. C- 91 6 85 H. J. C. 87 2 8.5 T. Jones 87 1 86 L. IN- 9.3 7 86 r. T' 100 11 89 r. 100 11 89 :OGEY). Received. keitji I'-rr.n 0 3 up | '7- H. iii all square. E. E. D::v;< s ii down J. E. Otto Clive Lawrence Owen Beasley 4 ;j D. O. Evans 2 3 J. T. Howell 4 3 T. W. Pearson 2 2 L. Railton 3 £ Hastings Watson 5^ Si A. J. Solomon 1 4 H. S. Snell 4 4 E. Crawshav Williams 2^ 4 £ J. Griffith Jones 3 5 P. W. M. Parffit 6V 5i H. G. Alexander 0 6 SATURDAY. ihe meeting was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday. Although a slight fog hung over the course in the morning, the weather conditions were excellent for the greater part of the day, and play of a high standard was witnessed. In the. morning event—an open medals singles competition-" there were over 50 competitors. The winner proved to be Mr. E. S. Phillips, who. playing from a handicap of 2. was able to return a net score of 76. Mr. Phillips's card represented fairly consistent play, as indicated by its de- tails, namely: — Out 5 4 4 6 4 5 4 4 6—12 In 35453445 3-36—78 Mr. T. Jones, the captain of the club, and Mr. H .B. W infield tied for second place with the net score of 77, the latter also winning the Drize for the best gross scor-e returned during the meeting, namely. < Mr. Winfield, who has now to play from scratch, went out in 39, and returned in one stroke below that, the details of this round reading as follows:— Out 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 7—39 In 5 5 4 3 3 4 6 5 3—38—77 ^r" J°ne's made an unpromising start, out se'-sequently found his true form and ac- eomphsned the round level with bogev, his card reading: — Out 5 6 4 5 3 4 3 4 5—39 In 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 3- 39- 78 Mr. Keith Heme, whose fine performance on Friday afternoon led to his being made a plus 1 player, was round in 79. as was also Mr. Clive Lawrence. WINNERS OF CUPS. Players in the medal event were allowed to return the same cards in the cup competitions. Mr. E. S. Phillips, with his card in the morn- ing event, secured the Ebsworth Cup (previ- ously held by Mr. Illytd Allan), which event is confined to club members of handicaps of 11 and under, and the Wyndham-Quin Cup (pre- viously in the possession of Alderman Lewl*.s Morgan) was won by Mr. C. C. Clay. The latter competition is for the higher handicap members of the club, and this, and that for the cup given by the president of the club (Mr. Ebsworth), are played twice annually. There was the usual foursomes bogey in the afternoon. A word of praise is due to the secretary (Colonel G. P. Hatch) for the excel- lence of the arrangr-ments for the meeting. Details: — OPi: SINGLES. Gross H'cap. Net. E. S. Phillips 78 2 76 T. Jones 78 1 77 H. B. Winfield 77 0 77 J. Griffith Jones 85 6 79 C. L. Clay 94 14 80 Keith Heme 79 fl 80 W. T. Morgan 84 4 80 W. T. Morgan 84 4 80 Clive Lawrence 79 t2 81 E. Breffit 88 7 81 Sydney A. Jenkins 93 11 82 Arnold A. Morgan 91 7 84 L. Railton 91 7 84 E. Crawshav Williams 91 7 84 L. H. Hornby .100 14 86 E. C'. Rankin 103 16 87 Hugh Cochrane 94 6 88 Capt. T. B. Shaw 105 14 91 OPEN FOCESOMT!:S, Received. H. B. Winfield and G. C. Williams 2 2 up Trevor Hunter & H. Eccles 11 3 down I J. Griffith Jones and T. Jones 3 3 down C aptain T. B. Shaw and Keith Herne 5 4 down U. Cory and C. L. Clay 10 5 down C. Rock and H. M. Ingledew 6 5 down E. S. Phillips and T. Vachell 3 6 down R. W. M. Parfit and J. Allan 7 6 down W. J. Morgan and Arnold Morgan 4 6 down C. Lawrence and H. S. Lyne 2 7 down
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SOUTHERNDOWN MONTHLY MEDAL. The monthly medal competition of the Southerndown Club, played on Wednesday, resulted in a tie, which Messrs. E. E. Davies and D. O. Evans will have to decide again. Scores:— Gross. H cap. Net. E. E. Davies 86 9 77 D. O. Evans 81 4 77 J. T. Howell 86 8 78 Jenkin Howell 90 12 78 R. H. Cox 94 12 82 P. J. ihomas 94 12 82 J. Evans 103 18 85 J. A. Stockwood 105 20 85
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WORK RESUMED AT GILFACH. GRIEYANCES TO BE DISCUSSED. A deputation from the workmen of the Gla- morgan Coal Company's Colliery at Gilfaeh Goch, who have been out since the beginning of September, waited upon Mr. Leonard Llewellyn on Tuesday afternoon and re- quested to be permitted to return to work pending the discussion of certain alleged grie- vances. The general manager consented, and at a general meeting of the men held on Wed- nesday morning it was unanimously resolved to resume work yesterday, it being intimated that Mr. Llewellyn had agreed to meet the men to discuss their grievances at a date to be arranged as soon as possible. The men gave notice to terminate contracts on the non-Unionist question on August 1st, but afterwards wished to discuss other griev- ances. The management, however, declined to entertain any proposals for a settlement until the men had returned to work, on the ground that to do so would not be in accord- ance with the procedure of the Conciliation Board. It is hoped that an amicable and permanent settlement of the matters in con- troversy will be arrived at.
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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. I I BRIDGEND WAGON WORKS v. TONDU G.W.R. 'J he- hrst League engalenient of the Bridg- end agon \S orks wa.> ].iay«-d on Saturday at Brewery Field with To ecu 'J.V..R. a:, oppon- ents. The game was very evenly contested during the first half, the teams crossing over with tha Ilobirfls leading by two goals to one. Early in the second half Jackson, of the Yv agon Works, was rather badly hurt, and had to retire. This, and better training, gave the Robins the advantage, and they ul- timately ran out winners by 8 goals to 2. With a little more practice and understand- I ing with one another, the Wagon W'orkers will be a team to be reckoned with, and should maintain a good position in the League table. Garw United will serve up a League game to-morrow at Pontycymmer, when the VI agen Workers should make a• bold bid for the points. BRIDGEND WESLEY GUILD v. POST OFFICE. This match was played on the 1Yesley ground on Wednesday afternoon. The first half was very evenly contested, there being no score. After the change of ends there was 110 holding the Wesley forwards, who were backed up by a sound defence, and they scored four times, the Post Ofhce registering one. H. Rhys (2), Jones and Roksby scored )y for the winners, and Marks for the Post ONce. Ward. Marks, and Gomer Jones were the best for the Post Office, and Tibbeth. Jones, Arnold, Hughes, and Richards for the Wesleyans. ABERKENFIG v. MAESTEG. ABERKENFIG v. MAESTEG. The Aberkenfig Wednesdays had for their opponents on Wednesday the Maesteg team, and a very spirited game was witnessed, the result being a draw of 3 goals each. The home team played exceptionally well. espeei- ally Thomas, the goal-keeper, who was loudly cheered by the spectators for his saves. After the match the visitors were enteitained to tea by the home team at their headquarters (the Lion Hotel), and a very enjoyable evening was spent.
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FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR SATURDAY » BRIDGEND v. PONTARDAWE. I At Bridgend. Bridgend: Back, I. Downs; tiireequarters, T. Evans, LI. Davies. B. Price, and H. ivynan; half-backs, W. J. Cooke and W. Rogers: forwards, F. Evans (capt.), P.C. Stockford, J. Webber, S. Davies, W. East, R. J. Hitchings, R. Wntkins. Lawrence, end D. Jones. MAESTEG v. BRITON FERRY. At Maesteg. Maesteg: Back. J. W. Preeee: threequar-I ters, T. Williams. D. O. Leake, D. E. Davies, D. Bowen half-backs, E. Evans and S. Bay-j tiss: forwards, Aaron Rees (capt.), M. Cole- man, P.C. Baker. T. James, S. Ackerman, W. J. Davies, H. Evans, and S. WTells. Kick off at 4 p.m. ST. JOSEPH S (ABERA VOX) v. TONDU RANGERS. At Abcravon. Tondu Hangers.-Back. J. Xutt: three- quarters, D. T. Rees. H. Hopkins. T. Goss, T. Richmond, and E. Anderson (Merthyr) half- backs, J. Pitt, Dai Hopkins: forwards, W. D. Nott (capt.), Dai Davies, Sam Davies. W. Millward, A. Burgess, M. Kinsella, W. Wil- liams, Dai Richards, R. Burt. H. Watkins, M. Da vies. PORTHCAWL v. MUMBLES. At Porthcawl. Porthcawl: Back. Biila David: tlireequar- ters, W. Rees, W Lewis. Theo. Burnell, and W. C'omley: half-backs, S. John and W. Davies; forwards, W. l-lopkill. Y»". Morris, T. Hold. Jim Lewis, E. John. E. Northcott, M. Gilbert, J. Godding. Kick off. 3.30 sharp. BRYNCETIIIN v. NANTYMOEL. At Nantymoel. Brynccthin: Back. E. Thomas; threequar- ters. J. Jones. T. Pugsleyy, L. Roper, and T. Shires: half-backs, G. Dunster and J. Rich- ardson; forwards. A. Tatcilel1 (capt.), W. Davies, E. Jones. A. Burgess, E. Watts, I. Davies. G. Pugslev. H. Pope. R. Bavhss. pnd W. Howe. PEXCOED v. NEATH n. At Neath. Pr-ncoed: Back. Yv*. David: three-quarters, H. Morgan, R. Levshon, D. Watkins, and T. Thomas: half-backs, E. Leyshon and J. Thomas: forwards (selected from), C. Davies, J. Ashman, R. Morris, J. Howells, J. Mor- decai, A. Mallet, J. Watkins. G. Treharne, J. Leyshon, L. Thomas, and H. Owen. MAESTEG RANGERS v. GLYN-NEATH. At Glvn-Neath. Maesteg Rangers: Back, I. T. Davies: threequarters, T. Preece, T. Davies, T. Cuss, J. Preece, and D. Preece: half-backs, R. Stradling, Will Davies. and J. Davies: for- wards. E. Jones (capt.), D. Williams, D. Evans, R. F. Warren, J. Cockerel, Rees Rees. R. Ackerman, A. Hanson, Tudor Dagg, and D. R. Williams. Train leaves G.W.R. at 1 p.m. PONTYCYMMER v. BLAENGARW. At Blaengarw. Pontycymmer: Back, S. Feiven: threequar- ters. T. H. Leidtke. W. J. Lewis. B. Feiven, and W. Jenkins; half-backs, D. Thomas and W. Bevan; forwards (selected from) W. Powell (capt.), S. Powell, J. Jones, H. Thomas, W. J. Evans, J. Phipps, D. Griffiths, S. Thomas. D. James, W. Pearce. and M. Ed- munds. GILFACH GOCH v. BRIDGEND STARS. At Gilfach Goch (League match). Bridgend Stars: Back, Edgar Oliver: three- quarters. D. GrifHrhs. J. Richmond, B. Groves, Stanley Williams, D. Brown, and Sid Jones: half-backs, Dai Marks and W. Morgan (capt.) forwards (selected from), A. Deere- man (vice-capt.), W. •Gronow, R. Lacev, Joe I Jones: half-backs, Dai Marks and W. Morgan (capt.) forwards (selected from), A. Deere- man (vice-capt.), W. •Gronow, R. Lacev, Joe Hurford, Dai Gould, Dai Lord, A. Evans, G. Treharne. W. David, M. Davies. and W. Deereman.
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BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE The following are the matches and referees for to-morrow (Saturdav). to be plaved on the ground of the first-named club:- Blaengarw v. Pontycymmer; Mr. George Evans, Gilfach Goch. Gilfach Goch v. Bridgend Stars: Mr. E. Whit- tingham. Tondu. St. Joseph's. Aberavon. v. Tondu Rangers. Nantymoel v. Bryncethin. Glvn-Neath v. Maesteg Rangers.
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TONDU & DISTRICT ASSOCIATION LEAGUE LEAGUE TABLE. (loals k layed Won Lost Drawn For -k,st P'nts G.W. Institute 2 1 1 0 9 7 2 Ogmore Valley 1 1 0 0 5 1 2 Caerau Rovers 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 Aberkenfig 2 1 1 0 3 2 2 Garw United 2 1 1 0 3 3 2 Keutig Hill 1 0 1 0 1 "1 2 0 B'd'ndW agon W. 1 0 1 0 2 8 0 Matches for Saturday, October 15th: — G.W.R. Institute v. Kenfig Hill: referee, Mr. D. Moloney. Ogmore Yalley v. Aberkenng: Mr. A. Wink- field. Garw United v. Bridgend Wagon W orks Air W. W hittingham.
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.During- a lesson in elocution at a local school the other uu v. J10 u\icncH- :<P.! his scholars to put more expression into theii- recitations. "Too flat." he excla!icd. you can do better than that,. Try again now—open your mouth and thrc-w yourself into it." Lady (to applicant): "Before I can offer you the situation I v.ant io know if you are an early riser?" Applicant: Indade, an' Oi am, ma'am. At me last, piace Oi was up an had breakfast ready an all the beds made afore anybody else i' the house was up, ma'am." "So you enjoyed my Hainlet?-' said a rather conceited amateur actor to a lady. I am <rlad of that. So many people nowadays do not eniov Shakespeare." "I know that," rejoined the first speaker; "but the way you plav it doesn't seem the least bit like Shakespeare! Jimmy: "Don't you know, guv'nor, I saved a life this morning?" Guv'nor: "No; why, really how did you do that?" Jimmy: "Well you see, I offered a fellow a £ 5 note and he said 'If you give me that I'll drop dead,' so I put it back m my pocket and saved his life,"
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KENFIG HILL Festival Services.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at St. Theodore's Church on Sunday and Monday. On the former day the iear of Aberavon preached in the after- noon ana evening, and 011 Monday an in- teresting sermon in Welsh was delivered by tiie Rev. E. Jones, Pcnclawdd. Special an- thems were finely rendered by the choir. A willing band of helpers had worked enthusi- astically to make the church look beautiful, and their work was greatly admired. Wedding. — At the Limes Calvinistic Methodist Church, Cowbridge, on Monday, the marriage of Mr. Thomas Garfield Davies, of Kenfig Hill, and Miss Jennet Thomas, of Kenfig Hill, took place. The bride, who was becomingly attired, was given away by her father, and was attended by Miss A. Thomas (sister) and Miss Gwyneth Thomas, Cow- biidge. After the ceremony the newly-mar- ried couple left by motor car for Cardiff en route for Brighton, where, the honeymoon is ueing spent. The ofilciating minister was the Rev. Emrys Davies. Alarming Accident.—An alarming accident, which resulted in a rather serious injury to a horje belonging to Mr. George Thomas, of Stormy Farm, occurred in lower High-street, on Friday. Mr. Thomas, accompanied by his wife, was driving home, and coming in an opposite direction was a vehicle driven by Mr. D. Davies, haulier, of Kenfig Hill. A colli- [name] took place, and as a result of the shock those in the trap were precipitated into the roadway. A shaft of the cart struck Mr. Thomas's horse in the chest, making a terrible gash, from which blood flowed freely. Assist- ance was quickly rendered, and P.C. Savage, upon the animal's removal to a stable, stopped the flow by bandaging. The occur-ants of the vehicles were uninjured.
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TONDU ci ABERKENFIG, Obituary.—It is with regret we have to re- cord the death of one of the oldest inhabitants of the neighbourhood in the person of Mr. Charles Watts, who had readied a ripe age. He had for many years held the rost of fore- man mason at the Tondu Works. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfel- lows. Mr. Watts held the license of the Globe Inn, Aberkenfig. for forty years, and he and his wife, who died only five months ago, will be both greatly missed in the village. Stationer's Failure. — At Cardiff Bank- ruptcy Court 011 Tuesday, Albert George iioltam, wholesale confectioner, tobacconist, and stationer, Bridgend-road, Aberkenng, had a deficiency of £ iVii 12s. lid. Commen- cing life as an insurance agent he bought a tailor and outfitter's business in ll/Oli for £150. In October, lUQï, he took over his xatner s new sageney and tobacconist business z I I I ss and discontinued the tailor's business. In July, 1909, he extended his business to that of a wholesale confectioner. Owing to inex- perience he over-bought stock, and he was never able to trade without the aid of an overdraft. His loss during the past year was £ 137. 'ihe examination was closed provision- ally. Entertainment. A very enjoyable enter- tainment in aid of the Tondu and District Miniature Rifle Club, was held in the Council School, Tondu, on October 6th. Mr. E. F. Lynch Blosse, J.P., a vice-president of the club, acted as chairman. Mr. R. T. Chinn, the concertinaist, who was billed to appear, had accepted another engagement, but a very able substitute was found in Mr. Bert Mad- dison, coinechan, who had just finished the Stoll Tour. Mr. Charles Oswald, magician, did some excellent feats of magic, and was well appreciated. Mr. Tony ijucas g,) some really clever whistling songs and imitations. His imitation of a frightened chicken was warmly applauded. Messrs. A. Patterson and Bert Maddison rendered some exceedingly funny songs, and vied with each other in keeping the audience amused with their patter. Mr. Frank H. V. Hooper (Cardiff) presided at the piano. Presentations.—Presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. D. Thomas, Meadow-street, Aberkenfig, at the Schoolroom of Jerusalem Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion, on Thurs- day L evening in last week, on the occasion of Mr. Thomas's retirement from the staff of the Prudential Assurance Co. Prior to the pre- sentation, the agents of Tondu and Garw Yalley, together with their chief, Mr. G. Harris, Bridgend, sat down to a most enjoy- abl( ham tea, given by Mr. Thomas. The presents consisted of a gold watch and silver- mounted walkingstick to Mr. Thomas, and gold brooch to Mrs. Thomas, with suitable in- scriptions. The\ were handed to the recipi- ents by Mr. Harris, who very ably presided over the gathering in his usual genial manner. Mr. John Davies, of Pontycymmer, in his own behalf, presented Air. Thomas with a beautiful fountain pen. Speeches were also delivered by Messrs. D. Davies, J. Llewellyn, J. Lloyd, Rev. R. John, and Mr. E. Evans, relieving officer. Mr. J. Phillips, of Pontycymmer, enlivened the meeting with a solo given in fine stylo. The watch was inscribed: Presented to Mr. Thomas by his staff and friends on the occasion of his retirement after 24 years' ser- vice." Liberal Worker for Twenty-Seven Years.- Mr. Edward Hopkin, Aberkenfig, has com- pleted 27 years as secretary and local agent of the Tondu and District Liberal and Labour Association, which it was recently decided to merge into the Young Liberals' League. Mr. Hopkin has an excellent record of service for Liberalism. The Liberals of the Tondu dis- trict held a meeting in 1883 to form a local association, and Mr. Hopkin was elected the first secretary, holding the position practic- ally continuously down to the present time, acting as local agent at Parliamentary and County Council elections. He was always a strenuous supporter of Sir S. T. Evans. About three years ago Mr. Hopkin wrote a letter in the Press calling attention to the need of re- organising the Mid-Glamorgan Liberal and Labour Association, and as a result a general meeting was held at Aberavon. at which the association was re-organised. Alderman Hopkin Morgan, Neath, was elected chairman and Mr. E. Hopkin hon. sec. pro tern. This year Mr. Hopkin was unanimously appointed acting agent and hon. sec. He has also held public offices of parish councillor, guardian and district councillor. He is a native of Pontypridd, where he was born in 1862. The chairman of the executive of the Mid-Glamor- gan Liberal and Labour Association is Dr. E. J. Parry, Pontycymmer.
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COWBRIDGE. Lord Mayor's Bali.-—The Mayor (Councillor D. Tilley) attended the ball given by the Lord Mayor of London to the Mayors of the United Kingdom la.,t week. The Mayor's Fund. — The Mayor's Fund on behalf or tne prypom; National Memorial is to be hrougut to the notice of all attending the churches in Uie to.vn on Sunday, and it is hoped the response will be enthusiastic and generous. Local Winners at Islington.-At the Dairy Show at Islington, Airs. Edward Watts, of Ty Ucha, Llantrithyd, secured a third and tied -for another third in the butter classes. Mr. W. Vvatts, of Bonvilston, took a third in the root classes for six globe mangolds. Cowbridge juror's Complaint.—At Bridg- end County Court on Friday, Mr. A. U. James, Cov. bridge, complained to Judge Bryn Roberts that he had been called upon to serve as a juror for eleven days during the past three years. He had to leave home at seven o'clock to reach the court by 10, and asked whether something could not be done to give him relief. His Honour: I have no power; I cannot help the law. Mr. James: Can't you assist me to get reliefHis Honour: You must go to the Legislature. Mr. James: That is a big job for a little man. Hale at Ninety.—Mr. David Thomas, of Great House Farm, Llandough, has just cele- brated his 90th birthday, and despite his ad- vanced age, is hale and hearty, and moves about the farm daily. At the last County Council election he walked to the polling- booth and registered his vote, remarking that he would "live to have another vote vet." Mr. Thomas has four sisters living, and the combined ages ox the five make a total of 415 years. On Saturday three sister, one of whom is Airs. Evans, of St. Athan, who is 80 years of age, paid him a visit. Limes Presbyterian Chnrch.-n-H:11TCc.;t festi- val services were held at the Limes Church on October oth, the church being beautifully adorned for the occasion with choice flowers, the young people of the church taking great interest in the work. In the afternoon a prayer meeting was held. and in the evening an eloquent sermon was preached by the popu- lar pastor, the Rev. Emrys Davies/ The an- them, Ye shall dwell in the laud," was beau- tifully rendered by the choir, and a solo bv Mrs. Morgan, "Vhat shall the harvest be ;):. was sung with much taste. Public worship is to be conducted at the Town-hnll during reno- vations to the church. Boy Scouts. --On Sunday the Cowbridge Boy Scouts, over thirty strong, met at head- quarters in full uniform, and marched to Llanblethian Church, where tho Vicar, the Rev. Isaiah Roberts, gave an address, the text being "Be strong." After the service the boys, who looked exceedingly smart, re- turned to Cowbridge. A short time ago a local committee w as formed to organise a local association of Boy Scouts, and after enthusias- tic efforts three patrols were soon in being. The Mayor is president, the Rev. Gilbert Thomas chairman of committee. Mr. V. S. Gwyn Scoutmaster, and Messrs. C. H. Thomas and J. B. Jenkins, assistant scoutmasters. Steps are being taken to form a bugle band, and funds are to be raised for the purpose of purchasing bugles and other equipment. The boys are evincing so much interest in the movement that the public will undoubtedly respond generously. The use of St. Mary's Schoolroom has been granted by the Vicar as a club-room for instruction and*exercises dur- ing the week. COUNTY SESSIONS. Tuesday.—Before Mr. F. W. Dunn (in the chair) and Mr. J. C. Thomas. Unattended.—Edward James, labourer, Bridgend, was ordered to pay the costs, os.' for leaving a horse and cart unattended. No License.—'ihomas Rees, farmer, Llan- maes, for carrying a gun without a license, had to pay the costs, 7s. Unlicensed Trap.—Henry Smith, fanner, Llanmaes, summoned for keeping and using a trap without a license, was ordered to pay 7s. costs; and Thomas Watts, farmer, Llan- mihangeJ, for a similar oli'ence. had to pav a like amount. Not at School. — John North. labourer, Llanharran, and Ernest Dauncey. mason, t-ontyclun. were each fined 2s. (kl. lor failing to send their children to school. Hates. — Distress warrants were issued against the following for non-payment of rates: David i^avies, labourer, Llantwit Major; Thomas Thomas, labourer, Llantwit Major: Alfred Fisher, labourer, Llantwit Major: John Williams, collier, Llanharran: William Jones, farmer, Rhiew Farm. Assault.—David Deere, labourer, Llantwit Major, was summoned for assaulting Beatrice Ellen Brcsnor. Llantwit Major. He was or- dered to pay the costs, 9s. 3d. For using in- decent language towards Catherine Elizabeth Tugwell he had to pay 9s. 3d. costs. Trai-isfers. The following transfers of licenses were grantedWine license, 43 High Street, Cowbridge, from the late Mr. Philip Griffiths to Jane Isabel Griffiths; Three Boars Head, Pontyclun, from Thomas Thomas to William Jones: Angel Inn. Llantwit Major, from Bertha Hodges to Fred Hodges. A ■temporary transfer of the White Hart, Llant- wit Major, from Harriet Rees to Charles Thomas, was also granted. I TOWN COUNCIL. The Mayor (Councillor D. Tilley) presided over the meeting of Cowbridge Town Council There were also present: Aldermen Jenkins and Llewellyn, Councillors J. Williams W. L. Jenkins, J. Pickard, R. E. Watkins, F. Williams, 1. Thomas, and T. J. Yorwerth. The Fire Engine.—The Mayor handed in Messrs. Shand. Mason and Co.'s receipted ac- count for the fire engine and appliances, and Alderman Jenkins proposed, "That the best thanks of the Council be given to the Mayor for having, in his capacity as captain of the Fire Brigade, initiated, and by his efforts, suc- cessfully carried through, the movement for providing a steam fire engine for the place, and also to the subscribers, through whose munificence and public spirit the borough has received so useful and handsome a presenta- tion." Alderman Llewellyn seconded, and it was carried unanimously. was carried unanimously. National Memorial.—It was resolved to ap- point the Mayor as the Corporation's repre- sentative on the general committee of the Welsh National Memorial conference. It was further decided that a Mayor's fund in aid of the memorial should be established in the town, and that the Mayor be appointed hon. treasurer and the town clerk hon. sec. September Fair.—The Borough Surveyor re- ported that the net takings from the tolls at the September Fair amounted to t28 16s. 3d. Heating the Town Hall. — The committee reporter with reference to the heating and veiitil, of the Town-hall, and recommen- ded i. the tender of tS8 7s. by Messrs. Noels an Taylor should be accepted. At a previous II. ,iug it was stated by the Mayor that he hau been promised a sum of £ 50 to- wards the ccst .The recommendation of the committee was adopted. Proposed Bridge Widening.—A plan and specification of the proposed widening of the bridge and road over the river were handed in by the Mayor. It is proposed to make an application for a grant under the Develop- ment and Improvement Fund Act for the car- rying out of the work. The chairman and vice-chairman of the Streets Committee were asked to attend the next meeting of the Roads and Bridges Committee of the County Coun- cil, with a view to obtaining the approval and support of the Council to the apidication. The Rate.-The seal of the Corporation was affixed to a general district rate of 6d. in the £ and a borough rate of £ 90 for the half- year. Election of Mayor.—It was decided to hold a special meeting to nominate the Mayor on November 2nd.
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LLANHARRY. Harvest Festival.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at Llanharry Church oil Friday and Sunday. On Friday there was an 'afternoon service, the preacher being the Rev. D. Davies, B.A., curate of LIantrisant. In the evening at 7 p.m. the Rev. J. P. Jones, B.A., vicar of Ystradowen, preached. On Sunday the Rev. D. R ichards, J.P., Rec- tor of the parish, officiated in the morning, and the Rev. F. Williams, M.A., Vicar of Llansannor, in the evening. The congrega- tions at all the services were very "good, especially so at the evening services.
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MAESTEG. Picture Palace—Some splendid pictures, in- eluding A Child of the Sea" and For Her Sister's Sake," shown here, are well worth j seeing. The varieties are exceptionally good this week. Harry Dowett, comedian, is well above the average, and his parody on a popu- lar song calls for encores at each house. Simosa San has a very pretty juggling perfor- mance, the artiste's pigeons being splendidly trained. Williams's Welsh Minstrels are an exceptionally good turn, and their harmonious singing and harp playing quite captures the audiences. Sext week, at a large expense, Mr. Poole has secured Ella Blair, with her Bowery Boys and Girls, and Hazel, the sen- sational gymnast, who will be seen in his flight through space. There are no perform- ances on Wednesday night. On Thursday night there is a grand benefit for the Maesteg Rugby Football Club. Several new items will be introduced by artistes, and there will be an entire change of pictures.
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PONTYRHYL. Harvest Festival.—Harvest festival ser- vices were held at St. Mary's Church, Ponty- rhyl, on Sunday and Monday. The church was very tastefully decorated by the follow- ing: — The Misses Williams, altar; Mrs. Pountney, lectern; Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Lloyd, pulpit; Mrs. Davies, font; Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Cooper, choir stalls; Mrs. Lacham, M rs. Dix, Mrs. R. Davies, and Mrs. Perrott, windows. Record congregations gathered together at all the services, the church being packed to overflowing on Sunday evening. On Sunday the preacher was the Rev. J. Griffiths, of Llangynwyd, and on Monday the Rev. D. J. Jones, M.A., vicar of Port Talbot. The musical parts of the services were ably led by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. J. R. Jones, with Miss Williams presiding at the organ. The offertories, in aid of the Ad- ditional Curates' Society, were also of a record character.