The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare. Are we down-hearted ? No, not while We are drinking Bowen's Welsh Oatmeal Stout. Value for Money.—For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and style guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings, Canon Street. Kop'e Iskey Stout stands alone as the best Temperance stimulant. Try it as an aid to digestion. Sole agent, H. McLaren, Trecynon. CHEAP BABBITS.—We learn that our townsman, Mr. J. W. Hurt, fish and game dealer, has contracted for a large consignment of rabbits, the public there- by reaping the benefit by purchasing them at the low price of 6d. each. We also understand that he will shortly open premises in Canon Street. BETHANIA.—Mr. Thos. Williams, Tunybryn-street, who has been seriously ill for some time, has, we are glad to say, recovered his normal health. Mr. Williams is the superintendent of Bethania C.M. Sunday School. TABERNACLE.-On Wednesday week the inaugurative meeting for the session of Tabernacle's Young People's Society was keld. The tea which preceded the entertainment was in charge of Misses Alice S. Williams, Polly Lloyd, B. Griffiths, and M. Lawrence. The enter- tainment was presided over by Mr. Warrilow. The following was the pru- gramme:—Pianoforte solo by Miss Alice S. Williams, L.R.A.M.; songs by Misses' May Hopkins and Elsie Warrilow; reci- tation, « Husbands," by Miss Bessie .Jame6. Address by the Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., president of the Society. The Society has drafted a good programme for the coming session. FORTHCOMING CONCERT.—At the Market Hall a, grand, miscellaneous concert will be given on Thursday, Nov. 1st, when the famous Cynon Male Voice Party will give their services for the benefit of the Salvation Army. They will be assisted by Masses M. Mason, Marion LeWis, B. M. Richards, and Messrs. Llew Jones, W. Gwynne and others. Ensign Jones, who has been for a year in charge of the work of the Army in Aberdare, is going to the permanent barters for officers. This concert the afore-mentioned readily consented to give for the benefit of the Army's new hOllle. We can assure our readers that a Musical treat is in stone for them. RABBITS IN ABERDARE MARKET. ^'oii't forget to call1 at White's stall. It fas lie that first lowered the price to 6d. cfe Dei ore. Have a look at his show of rabbits and fish.

Abernant. PRESENTATION. Last Thursday evening the present staff of Abernant ûnllcil Schools presented Miss Phoebe Ones with a handsome dressing-case as a recognition of twelve years' service as teaeher at the Abernant Gil ls' Depart- ment. She is now at Robertstown c^0°h A goodly number assembled to- other and a most jolly evening was Pent. The partaking of many delicious sunes- was followed by an Plltertain- ent of the first order. Some bud- orators" spoke, and the swinging of in1" eorSe L. Richards was highly ap- of <1'Clf,ted. Miss Jones has the best wishes em,. her Abernant- associates while to^.in her new sphere at T'obe^ts- —A large number attended the Sm Vng at ?u8sliey's Coffee Tavern t,n I,, llc*ay last in connection with the local ;,lu'h of the I.L.P. The Chairman r>e?.-Vrade; Bruton) dealt with the pros- or. -of tte branch in face of t!ie t)1Ai0^on of both Press and pulpit. The on c Ejected to them holding meetings "imdays, but he held that socialism So 5 cl"ite as sacred as any other religion. Pe°ple dubbed them as young men H(1 a hurry. He was quite prepared to h, they were in a hur»y \to feed the .lI11gry, -and care for the weary and I oi i They xead ot 120,000 children in \yil 011 going to school breakfastless. lUl.0 could help, therefore, being in a clip1]?They were also in1 a hurry to )0j. e,iv Poverty and degradation. Council- 0"1 Davies read a very enlightening on "Liberal Ladels and Social- disp' w'aich was the subject for much between Comrades Gosney, lja lamsl5 Davies, Harper, Parker, Hii ^J's and Bruton. The meeting ter- Lak ed„ with the singing of "Sons of it —At Monday's branch meeting .cided to send a wire of con- t'elpk x-lcm -M-r- Keir Hardie on the ation 10n ^is 50th birthday. Negoti- tlle s are in progress in connection with Pfem •Pr0p0lSed labour Institute. The 'H! 1Ses' which the branch propose eHd "p (^yer' are situated at the lower '•30 ,°i Cardiff-street.—Next Sunday, at CI t, • -^ugsley's Coffee Tavern, Comrade Wav C-,Saf^s ^.11 rsad a paper on Rail- Pleaop + na^za^on-" All comrades Papei. ™rn up to show this capital

Abercynon. PERSONAL.—Miss Dinnie Barnett of Abercynon intends leaving bv the Kenilworth Castle" on Oct. 27th for South Africa. All her friends join in future" God-speed and a prosperous PULPIT-On Sunday Mr. Howells, a senior student at Cardiff College, occu- piecl the pulpit of the English Congre- gational Church. The collections during! the day were devoted towards the Brecon Memorial College AMUSEMENTS.—The play "Romany's Revenge was well appreciated, and proved qurte a success at the Hall last *fi Monday, Oct. 29th, the will be occupied by The Two Little v agab-onds for one night only. t3J ~v.^re pleased to state that Mr. Harry Wilshire, Bassett-street Mnm f1;V 40ri t J!e Eilect°ral Council of Mountain Ash, has now recovered from b is serious j lIne88, and is able to get about. LECTUBE-On Monday evening a vei} interesting lecture was given at ^azareth Welsh Baptist Chapel on -"Hie \V orld s Fair by Dr. Gomer Lewis, of Swansea. The lecture was well attended and the proceeds I were in aid of J-tr Benjamin Evans, 22, Glancynon Ter. who has been ill for a long period. a general meeting of .j tne Sick 1- und m connection with the Dowlais Cardiff Colliery on Wednesday last, after hearing the result of the enquiry committee, it was decided to call in an independent auditor to audit the accounts of the Sick Fund. CAI,FAIIIA.On Tuesday evening last an excellent lecture was delivered bv Mr. John A. Griffiths, now stationed at P^rhiwceibeiv to a large audience on I he Broad and the Narrow Way, and the Upi and Down Line." The lecture was suitably illustrated. A prayer meet! ing for young people was held on Satur- day evening, and throughout Monday thanksgiving services was held. TRADF?-nYTL0? CHAMBER OF i7fh aV +1 Wednesday evening, Oct. 17th, at the Workmen's Institute, the P0? }- niee^^o °/ the above Chamber took place. The chair was taken by the President, Mr. Edmund Jones, butcher. A letter was read by the Secretarv, Mr. H. Smith, trom the Federated Chamber of Trade ot the Merthyr and Aberdare District accepting the cordial invitation of the Local Chamber of Trade to visit Abercjnon for the purpose of holdin°r n^r -f"ullia nie,etlu8' on Thursday, the 25th. I he advisability of havin« ly Payments" at all the Collieries of the Tuff and Cynon Valleys was dis- cussed. Also the advisability of abolish- ing the Credit" system of payment for goods. An attempt to procure a better access to the T.V.R. Station from the western side of the Valley was mooted. All these points will be thrashed out at the Federated Chamber of Trade on Thursday next. The meeting was well attended. GRAIND BAZAAR. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last, October 16th, 17th and 18th, a grand bazaar was held at the Workmen's Hall in aid of the building fund of Carmel Welsh Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. The Hall was tastefully and beautifully decorated, together with the stalls, which were replete with a large variety of articles of domestic utility. All sorts of amuse- ments and variety entertainments were given during the evenings together with waxwork, museum, refreshments, lun- cheons, teas, eke. Great praise is due to the Rev. D. Morgan,the esteemed pastor, who worked with untiring efforts to make the bazaar a thorough success. The bazaar was opened on Tuesday by Mrs. .Price Powell, of Cardiff, who hoped tne bazaar would prove a success, bne also patronized all the stalls. The sales on this day were very good, about JCto was taken. On Wednesday and Thursday, in the unavoidable absence of Airs. Jones .Powell, l'ontypridd, and Dr. A.. Jones, Mountain Asn, the Rev. David Morgan opened. Mrs. Jones Powell attended on -lues(iay and patronized tjJ stalls. Dr. Arthur Jones sent a donation of two guineas towards the Bazaar luud. The lollowing presided at the stalls:—Stall -No. 1—Mrs. John Owen, Miss M. Owen, Mrs. W. R. Williams, Mrs. Llewellyn Williams. Stall No. 2 (fancy stall)- Mrs. T. H. Lid wards, Mrs. R. Edwards, Misses M. E. Edwards, Edith Edwards, Maggie Edwards. Stall No. b—Miss Mor- gan, Miss E. Jones, Mrs. Owen R. Owen and Mrs. Evans. Stall No. 4—Mrs. Lewis Lewis and Mrs. YVni. Morgan. Stall No. 5-Mrs. Matthew Morgan, Mrs. T. P. Maddocks, Mrs. Lloyd Williams, Mrs. Absalom Williams. Stall No. ü-Mrs. Lewis Davies, Mrs. Owen Edwards, Mrs. David James, Miss S. Williams. Stall No. 7—Mrs. David Evans, Miss S. Roberts, Miss J. Richards, Mrs. J. Ed- wards. Grocery stall-Mrs. Job Morgan, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Maddocks. Sweet stall—Misses A. J. Jones and Gwladys Williams. Shooting gallery—Messrs. Elias Richards, Job, Morgan and David Evans. Refreshments—Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. Morgan Jones, Mrs. Llewellyn, Mrs. Thomas Owen, Mrs. Richard Wil- liams, Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Robert Williams and Mrs. Oliver. Side shows and entertainments, waxworks and museum—Messrs. John E. Jones, Lewis Williams, Absalom Williams. Children's entertainments Messrs. Richard L. Jones, E. W. Owen, William Williimie and T.JUorgan. The door-keepers were Messrs. W. R. Williams, Llewellyn Wil- liams, Tom Morgan, Robert H. Roberts, Davis Pugh and Edmund Llewellyn. All worked might and main to make the bazaar a crowning success. The Com- mittee tender their thanks for all the numerous gifts contributed towards the bazaar. The money realised by the bazaar amounted to nearly t300

Hinwain. Try Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice. it is a wonderful medicine for indigestion, etc. Kop's Iskey Stout stands alone as the oest Temperance stimu ant Try it as an id to digestion. Sole agent, H. Maclaren, TABERNACLE,-The Rev. J. H. Hughes, Dowlais, was the officiating minister at this place of worship on Sun- day last. NEBO.—During this week the harvest thanksgiving festival is held at Nebo The meetings are presided over by the pastor, Rev. E. W ern Williams. PERSONAL.—Mr. J. Haycock, the ticket-collector at the G.W.R. Station, has been transferred to Abergavenny, to a more important position. During Mr. Haycock's four years residence here, he made a large circle of friends. We wish him every success in his new sphere. SUPPER. — On, Monday evening a house warming supper was held at the Cross Inn, where an excellent repast had heen provided by Host and Hostess James, to a large company. A selection of songs and dances were given, Mr. Johnny Dyton accompanying on the harp in his usual style.

Penrhiwceiber. ACCIDENT.—At nine o'clock on Wed- nesday morning a boy named Alfred Cannings, whilst following his occupa- tion as a labourer at the Penrhiwceiber Colliery was badly bruised about the legs and arms, owing to a fall of roof. The boy had commenced work under- ground only on Monday last. SUCCESS.—Mr. Martin Charles Mor- g'an, Highland Villa, Miskin, won the first prize in the open champion solo for boys at Ton Pent re Eisteddfod on Mon- day. He also divided the first prize with another boy in the solo for boys under 14, which makes the eighth prize he has won during the, past few months. He is engaged to sing at Cardiff on the 29th of this month. CANAAN.—On Sunday last the Rev. W. O. Lewis, Pontrobert, Welshpool, began his ministry at Canaan English Congregational Church, Miskin, and preached two powerful sermons, which were highly appreciated. In the after- noon the rev. gentleman presided over a pleasant service, and delivered an elo- quent address on Sunday School Work and Workers," and urged upon all to work for this good and noble institution. A very interesting programme was gone through, in which the following took part: Accompanists, Miss Maggie Mor- gan and Mr. R. Vaughan; soloists, Miss V. Bevan, Miss Davies, Mr. S. Davies, Mrs. Bolwell, and Master Jonah Morris; duets, Messrs. C. Morgan and J. Morris, Miss D. Vaughan and Mr. W. J. Baxter; recitations, Misses C. Brooks and Florrie Jones, and Percy Brooks; reading, Master Fred Jason Mann. An address was given by Mr. Thomas, Bethel. Miskin, Canaan party, led by Mr. Solomon Davies, sang.

Trecynon. Are we, down-hearted? No, not while we are drinking Bowen's Welsh Oatmeal Stout. LOCAL WILL.—Mr Evan Jones, Gwawr Villa, Cemetery-road, builder and contract tor, who died on the 4th of Auguft, left estate of the gross value of £1,739 16s lOd, including personalty of the net value of X1666 Is 4d, and probate of his will, dated the 16th of February, 1906, with a codicil of the 21st of June, 1906, has been granted to his brother Rev David Jones, of Brvnderw, Henllan, Gardigan, Rev. Johifi Pennell Kane of 7, Wimborne-street, Dowiais, and Rev. John David Rees, of Cynon Villa, Trecynon. The testator left his household and personal effects in trust for his wife, Mrs. Jane Jones, and left to her the use of his residence dur- ing her life and subject to her interest he left his house to his nephew David John Jones, he paying to each of his sisters Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Sarah X20, and he left the income of his residuary estate in trust for his wife for life, and sub- ject to her interest he bequeathed t20 to Llewellyn Williams, and left the residue of his estate to his brothers David and John Jones, and his sisters Sarah Davies and Mary Jones.

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Aberdare County Court. On Wednesday, before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. ABERAMAN GUARDIAN'S CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION. Henry Bosher, Poor Law Guardian, Aberaman, sued the Powell Duffryn Co. for compensation.—Mr. J. Sankey, in- structed by Mr. W. P. Nicholas, appear- ed for applicant, and Mr. C. Kenshole represented respondents.—H. Bosher, the applicant, said he worked at Aberaman Colliery. In September, 1904, he was rolling a heavy stone when he sustained a rupture. He remained idle for several weeks, and was paid four weeks' compen- sation. In January, 1905, he re-started work as a ripper. But later he again failed.—Mrs. Annie Bosher said she re- collected her husband coming home in September, 1904. He was in great pain. Two days afterwards he had to get a truss.—By Mr. C. Kenshole: She was not present in the room when Dr. Scale ex- amined her husband. He had worked during the period between April and August last. He still wore the truss, and there was a lump. He had several times been unable to attend.—Dr. C. Wm.Evans, Aberaman, said he examined Bosher on. the 3rd inst. He complained of weakness in his left groin. Witness was of opinion that applicant must have had a rupture, or he could not have suffered pain for so long a time. Witness was of opinion that applicant could not now resume his employment as a collier. If he disposed of the truss and underwent some violent exertion, an operation would be necessary.—In reply to Mr. C. Kenshole, witness said it was on Oct. 3rd this year that he first saw Bosher. The accident occurred in Sept., 1904. The doctor who attended the patient immediately after the accident would be better able to state whether he had a rupture.—Mr. C. Kenshole: You are the doctor under what they call the New Scheme?—Yes.—That is to say the doctor representing the workmen?—Yes. —Further questioned, witness said that applicant suffered slightly from varico- cele. This might have been caused by the truss. It was possible for him to work with a truss on, but there was a danger of the truss getting out of its proper place.—Dr. Cornelius Griffiths, F.R.C.S., Cardiff, said he examined Bosher on Sept. 26th last. The indica- tions were that he, had had a rupture. Any work which involved a strain was dangerous.—T. Luther Davies, for the defence, said that applicant worked as a collier from April, 1906, to the end of August. During that period he earned quite as much money as previously. Rip- ping was not light work by any means. A Scene. Mr. J. Sankey: You paid him some compensation ?—Witness: Yes, we gave him the benefit of the doubt.—Mr. Sankey: On whose advice ?—Dr. Scale's. —Mr. Sankey: Let me see that report.— Mr. Kenshole handed in the report, and Mr. Sankey, after glancing at it, sternly addressed the witness: Now, sir, you are trifling with me.—Witness: You need not try your bounce with me. (Laugh- tei-.)-Mr. J. Sankey: Now, sir.—Mr. Kenshole: There is no need to get into a passion, Mr. Sankey.—Mr. J. Sankey: I want the proper report. -Witne;ss' If you look-Mr. Sankey: I am not ask- ing you anything, so will you-please be quiet; I am speaking to your solicitor.— Mr. Kenshole: There is no need of get- ting into a bad way—Mr. Sankey: Will Mr. Kenshole tell his client to be quiet. —His Honour: You, Mr. Sankey, have accused the witness of trifling with you. I think he is entitled to show that he is not trifling with you.—Mr. Sankev then read an extract from the report: I hereby authorise you to pay compensa- tion——Mr. Kenshole: that is not signed by Dr. Scale.- Mr. Sankey: Can you trust me to read a document? (Laughte,r.)-The document read: a To Henry Bosher at the rate of 15s. per week.—G. G. Hann."—Thos. Rees, over- man, gave evidence that Bosher per- ¡ formed the work of ripper satisfactorily. —Dr. T. W. Scale was asked why Bosher wore a truss: was it for fun P-Witness: I don't wish to suggest that he is sham- ming. But I am of opinion that he has been misled by someone.—Mr. Sankev. So he is suffering from hallucination. 011. (Laughter.)-Dr. Downing, Cardiff, said he carefully examined Bosher. He was of opinion that there had not been a rupture. There was a varicocele.-Dr. Chas. Bass said he examined Bosher and found no trace of ruptui*e.-Mr. ;San],-ev Pid yem giye the patient any advice3—I ? IJ ^ou are raptured, vou should certainly wear a truss."—Mr. Sankey: Do you go about telling every- body "If you are ruptured you should wear a truss"? (Laughter).—Witness I should first wait for them to tell me that they were ruptured.—Mr. Kenshole, in his address for respondents, said that Dr. Bullen was the man who had attend- ed Bosher from the date of the accident to December, 1904. Dr. Bullen was in Court that morning, and the reason given by the learned counsel for not call- ing him was because there had been a change in reference to the doctor's scheme. That was as much as to say that if Dr. Bullen had been called, he would not have spoken the truth.—His Honour gave judgment for respondents. COMPENSATION. Daniel Davies, represented by Mr. W. P. Nicholas, on behalf of the Miners' Federation, applied for compensation from the P.D. Co., who were represented by Mr. C. Kenshole.—Mr. Nicholas said that applicant, who was now engaged on light employment, claimed the difference between the amount he now earned and what he earned before he met with the accident, whereas the Company offered i\a ■ difference.—Applicant said that m October, 1905, he sustained a very severe injury to his head. Up to June 25th last he received the full compensa- tion of Xl a week. After he commenced light employment on the screens he re- ceived 2s. lid. a day plus percentages, makmg < £ 1 3s. 7d. per week. He still suffered pains in the head. He had been examined by Dr. Scale on behalf of the Company. He had only lost three days altogether since he commenced light employment.—Dr. A. H. Cowan, Beau- •j ° attended applicant when the accident occurred, described his injuries. Applicant took light employment in June contrary to his advice.—His Honour said there was nothing in the present case to alter the decision he had already laid down in previous cases, and the applicant was entitled to half the difference between .£1 3s. 7d.his present wage—and £ 2 Is. 4d., the amount which he earned before the accident. STRAIN OR LUMBAGO. His Honour gave judgment for the full amount claimed to Thomas Bowen, who applied for four weeks' compensation from the Powell Duffryn Company.—In July last applicant said he was picking up a heavy stone and strained his back. He was away from work for six weeks. The only question in the case was whether the failure to work was caused by a strain or was it the effect of lum- bago.—Dr. Cowan and Dr. Cornelius Griffiths, of Cardiff, gave evidence for applicant, and Dr. T. W. Scale, Aber- dare, and Dr. Downing, Cardiff, for the respondents—Mr. W. P. Nicholas ap- peared for applicant and Mr. C. Kens- hole for respondents. SUED FOR A SHILLING. Septimus Chambers, a commercial traveller, residing at Bristol, sued the Great Western Railway Company for one shilling, which he had paid to the boots at the Boot Hotel owing to the delay of the Company in delivering a hag sent from Clifton.—Mr. Hornby ap- peared for the G.W.R. Company.—His Honour held that there had been un- necessary delay, and gave judgment for the amount claimed, with costs.

Services for Sunday next. TABERNACLE Cong. Church, Aberdare. Services at 11 and 6. Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher, Rev. J. M. Jones, pastor. Sunday evening subject, The State and the School." HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Services: Morning 11, Evening 6, Sunday School at 2.30. Preacher, Rev. M. Evans (new pastor).

Aberaman. sh^l^0Ur own Houseowners by taking a ling. p,the Aberaman Workmen's Dwel- Abw"Club.-Secretary, Fredk. Preece, aman Gardens, Aberaman. Sunday evening last the ?ermnn V' Jenkins, preached a hers lnu memory of two of the mem- JHo t>° llave 3ust Passed awav, viz., Mr Ty'r Heoi, and Mr. Samuel; f Cardiff-road. The text was of the tQ°,m .Matt 25' 21' parable that leiits." The preacher remarked had a the servants in the parable e the Master's "Well done," the 0" n°t having been endowed with tliour/hf? number of talents. So (he ^Sardirio. ,in the case of the two t° whom it was his painful duty di'ew Vl) ■ a funeral sermon. He then th, aTi^°Us ^tessons from the lives of SPpeal +„ concluded with a fervent their exam 1 y°un" people to follow Rendered Appropriate hymns were torslup Ci.f e choir under the conduc- ile orchfof ^wynalaw, while at tBe close T)Kved FY, (conductor Mr. T. Rees) S'Am> IW March." 5^°tion wifli —A meetin g in con- /v°Pe Wa„ the St. Band of 16 CrvBt /•|l _on Tuesday evening at Pt (St- Margaret's). Rev. J? A.

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Gadlys. OBITUARY.—On Thursday last Mr. Samuel Goldstone, pawnbroker, 66, Gadlys-road, passed away after a short illness. Mr. Goldstone was one of the oldest residents of the place, having been in business at Gadlys for over 42 years, and having come over to England when quite a young man. He was a faithful member of the Jewish congrega- tion of the town, who deeply lament the departure of a devout worshipper. He leaves two sons and a daughter. Mr. Goldstone was buried at the Jewish cemetery at Cefn on Friday last. He was greatly respected by Jews and Gentiles.

Godreaman. BETHANY Y.P.U.—The usual meet- ing of the above was held on Tuesday last, when the programme took the form of a debate upon the subject, "'Should the liquor traffic be controlled by public or private enterprise." The private interest was championed in an able and exhaustive paper by Mr. T. J. Milson, while Mr. Jas. Phillips took up the cudgels on behalf of public ownership. After a spirited and interesting discus- sion tne question was put to vote, which resulted in a victory for public control. The pastor, Rev. J. T. Rhys, presided in his usual efficient style. PROF. T. REES AT BETHANY.-The pulpit of this church was occupied on Sunday last by Prof. Rees, M.A., Brecon College. Basing his remarks in the ''Y'o 11 Matt, viii., 5, 10, he said that Jesus Christ's great, mission in this world was to give to man. However, he always imposed one condition, i.e., faith. What was faith? Theology answered that it meant belief in a certain creed or doctrine. But, if so, it would become the monopoly of the cultured and learn- ed. The best definition of faith was a faithful man. The faith of the centurion manifested itself in four qualities, viz., P-' P.y for another (his servant); (2) humility; (3) recognition of authority; (4) absolute trust in the power of Christ. These qualities were still needed in the exercise of faith. The Professor preach- ed again in the evening, and his mini- strations were greatly appreciated by the members and all present.

Llwydcoed Are we down-hearted? No, not while we are drinking Bowen's Welsh Oatmeal Stout. For heartburn, flatulence, pain, fulness after eating. One dose of Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice relieves you.

Football. SCHOOLBOYS' MATCHES, OCT. 27th. Park.—Town National v. Industrial, 9.30 Town v. Cwmdare, 10.30. Ynys.—Ynyslwyd v. Cwmbach Council, 9 Higher Grade v. Cwmbach National, 10. Blaengwawr v. Cwmaman, 11. Park, bye. ? ABERCYNON 2nd v. DARREN, MOUNTAIN ASH. This match was played at Abercynon before a fair crowd. The teams lined out in the following order: —Darren—Full- back, Ben Davies; threequarter-foacks, Walter Ford, C. Heal, Tyley, Owen Jones; half-backs, A. Lewis and Smedley (capt.); forwards, T. J. Simmons, D. Watkins, Coombes, W. Morgan, Another, T. Hughes, Ned Owens, Morgan Miles. Abercynon 2nd—Full-back, Watkins; threequarter-backs, Harding,Joe Winter, G. Currie, David T. Humphreys (capt.); half-backs, Hugh Jones and Wm. Phil- lips; forwards, Joe Lewis, Pritchard, J. Dwyer, T. Davies, H. Jaynes, D. Thomas, Wm. Jenkins, T. Jones. Referee: Mr. Gwilym Thomas, Miskin. Result:- Abercynon, 2 tries; Darren, nil.

Mountain Ash Police Court. On Wednesday, before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Dr. R. W. Jones, Capt. F. N. Gray and Mr. G. A. Evans. DRUNKS.-Thos. Smith and Wm. O'Connor, Merthyr, 5s. and costs.— Bridget O'Brien, 5s. and costs; Eliza- beth Pritchard, Penrhiwceiber, 10s. and costs; Richard Morris, Penrhiwceiber, and Daniel Duggan, Mountain Ash, on Sunday, 15s. and costs each; Griffith Thomas, Penrhiwceiber, and Wm.Evans, Tyntetown, 10s. and costs each. INDECENT LANGUAGE. Joanna Davies was summoned for using inde- cent language in Napier-street, and was fined 10s. and costs.—Thos. Samuel Phil- lips, for a similar offence in Cardiff- road, Mountain Ash, was also ordered to pay 10s. and costs. OBSTRUCTION. Thomas, Martin, and John Fury, three brothers, were ordered to pay 2s. 6d. each for obstruc- tion at Ynysboeth.—Thos. Rowlands, Ynysboeth, was fied 5s. and costs for a like offence. VARIOUS.—Thomas Lawrence, New- town, was fined 10s. and costs for keep- ing a dog without a license.—Wrm. Cresswell, for committing a nuisance in Ffrwd-crescent, 5s. and costs.—Thomas Davies, a boy, fined 10s. for letting off fir,eworks.-Ifarry West, Harry Symonds and T. Jeffreys, Newtown, were ordered to pay 7s. 6d. and costs each for damag- ing lamps, the property of the Mountain Ash Council.—Joseph Evans and Thomas Chlew (who did not appear) were sum- moned for damaging a door and pictures the property of M. Kransby. Joseph Evans was fined 10s. damages and 20s. costs, and the case against Chlew was dismissed!.—Joseph Evans was further summoned for assaulting F. Kransby. Fined 10s. and costs. CRUELTY.—Annie Knight summoned her father Francis Knight, Penrhiw- ceiber, for assaulting her.—The girl, for whom Mr.W.Thomas.Aberdare, appeared. ingiving evidence said that she had been to a choir supper,and when she returned home her father beat her about the arms and back.—Cross-examined bv Mr. Gwilym Jones (for defendant): Her father told her to be home early in the evening. Dr. R. W. Jones said that the sores on the girl's arm were very severe. -Inspector Thomas (N.S.P.C.C.) said he had occasion three years ago to visit the defendant with regard to the same child.—lhe Stipendiary said there was no excuse for such excessive punishment and defendant was fined £ 3 and costs. He was given a month to pay. ASSAULTS.-David Wm. Rees was summoned for assaulting Mary Ellen Pritchard in Penrhiwceiber-Mr. Wm. Thomas, Aberdare, appeared for the de- fence. The plaintiff gave evidence on her own behalf, and called Sophia Hughes to prove her statement.-De- Jin i WaS J?°UI1(i over in the sum of £ 10 to keep the peace. Wm. Morris. Dover-street, was summoned for assault- ing his sister, Mrs. Emrys Evans.-Mr. W. Kenshole, Aberdare, appeared for complamant and Mr. H. E. George for defendant.—Mrs. Evans, in her evidence said she had been in the custom of bring- for hm if0™ the Co-operative Store- whpn ii brother (the defendant), and when she asked him for money he assaulted her—The case was dismissed. ^^TpNur*r, summoned for assaulting Price Lloyd, assistant to Mr MT°W K? iTOk? £ /frwd-crescent.- •. Kenshole, Aberdare apnea red for complainant-Lewis Jacobs said he saw t -vt assau]t Lloyd.—A cross-summons hea^—The&plnSt L1°yd for assault wa^ ed aiirl v cross-summons was dismiss- LANGUAGE. ,TL0MAS W WA« indecent language town Th^/f ? Horbury in Mathews- nt wm to w wo^d^ ANI^ WIFE-—Evan Rees Ed- waids was summoned for persistent ruelty to his wife Bertha Jane Ed- wards.—Mr W. Kenshole appeared for •omplamant, and Mr. Gwilvm Jone« for orlefo? StiP^diary made PATERXITY'a WDayie. wa, sum nitv enda?t admitted the pater- nity, and was ordered to pav 3s. 6d a week and eOtSts.-Margaret H. Lewis, Ynysvbwl summoned Dd. James Davies. xerndale, to show cause, -etc.-This case was partly heard at Abercynon Police Court last week.-Mr. Jas. Phillips (for the defendant) said he felt he ought not to contest the case and had advised his client accordingly. He asked their Worships to make a small order.-An order to pay 2s. 6d. a week was made. DISMISSED.—Susannah Morgan was summoned by Esther Lusty for using in- decent language towards her in Albert- street, Miskin.—Mr. Wm. Thomas, Aber- dare, appeared for complainant.—There was a cross-summons against Lusty.— Both were dismissed.-Sussanah Mor- gan against Lusty was then heard, as also was a summons for assault by Susannah Lewis against Lusty.-The Stipendiary said all summonses" would be dismissed. BOUND OVER.-Sarah Thomas sum- moned Sarah Cahill for assaulting her in Woodfield terrace, Penrhiwceiber.— Bound over to keep the peace.—Mr W. Kenshole^ appeared for complainant". THE FT.-The Mountain Ash District Council summoned Robert Jones for stealing some fencing material at Ynys- boeth.—Mathew George and W. G. Thomas, surveyor, gave evidence.-The defendant was ordered to pay £5. ABERDARE TREFT.George Davies was charged with stealing a pair of stockings from 17, Green-st., Aberdare- Jno. D. Lewis said he saw defendant, who was accompanied by two other men, take the stockings from a clothes-line. Jtie Ctfie defendant) then disappeared.— M. H. Matthews, Cwmbach, said she was in a shop close by when Lewis came to her and pointed out accused, who denied having the stockings.—Mrs. Strong said ^he stockings belonged to her husband. She had washed the stockings that morn- ing and put them on the line.—P.C. Jno. Jones said he arrested prisoner in High-street, Aberdare, and took him to the Police Station. When charged, prisoner admitted the theft.—The Sti- pendiary said prisoner had been m trouble many times before.—Prisoner was ordered to go to prison for a month.

On Tuesday and Wednesday last the inhabitants of Cwmaman were treated to cheap grapes, rival tradesmen cutting each other until the ridiculous price of It per lb. was reached. One vendor, realizing what under cost price meant, started buying from his rival. We do not know how many tons of grapes were bought ready packed in pound packets. He is now sellinS them at 3d. per lb, and is expected to retire in a few days. The other firm, we hear, have been around enquiring of their customers whether they made jam or dumplings of what they bought.

Trimble, B.A., the chairman for the evening, clelivered a very able address, Several recitations, dialogues, and songs were given by the members of the Band of Hope. The Crypt was crowded and all listened attentively. The meeting was greatly appreciated. CHURCH IADS' BRIGADE.—A very pleasant evening was spent by the mem- bers of the C.L.B. in connection with St. Margaret's Church on Friday in the Co- operative Hall on the occasion of the presentation of medals to the deserving members of the Corps by Mrs. Finnev, of Tyuchaf, who takes a keen interest in the Brigade. The following ladies had prepared a sumptuous repast for the lads and their friends: —Mesdames J. Cummings, S. Burrows, T. Powell, J. Durham, W. T. Smith, J. Venables,*j Misses Dora Smith and C. A. Stanton, Misses El. A. and A. Walker. Between 120 and 130 partook of the good things provided, and the tables having been cleared, the, Vicar took the chair. He was supported by Capt. N. Owen, Lieut. W. T. Stanton, Staff-Sergt. W. T. Smith and Sergt.-Instr. Lavender. Mrs. Finney, after a practical speech, presented the following members with the medals: — Squad Company: Silver Medal, Sergt. F. J. Cummings; 1st class medal, Sergt. F. J. Cummings; 2nd class medal, Sergt. W. R. Davies, Corpl. H. G. Evans, Pte. H. Morris, and Pte. E. Cummings. Good conduct stripes were handed to Lance- Corporals R. Gardner, C. Davies, T. Powell, Pte. F. Burrows, H. Morris, and Bugler S. Butlier.On the proposition of Capt. Owen, seconded by Lieut. W. T. Stanton, a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Finney, who suitable responded. The rest of the evening was spent in songs, recitations and dancing. The ever ready" friends Messrs. W. H Burrows, D.T. Lewis and T. G. Williams presided at the piano, and Mr. P. Thomas arti'ij ,iv T.T.C. Masters Frank Burrows, R. H. Davies, and Mr. Thomas I>a\les contributed to the harmony of the evening'.