The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, July 22.-Before Mr n. A. Griffiths (Deputy Stipendiary), Messrs. D. P. Da vies, D.W. Jones, and L. N. Williams. Drunks.-Harry Jenkins, in Goose- berry Hill, Godreaman; \Vm. Berry, in Duke Street, Aberdare; Dd. Thomas Lewis, Abercwmboi, in Cardiff Road, Aberaman, 10s. and costs each. Stray Cows.—William Williams, Rhi- gos, was summoned for allowing eight cows to stray.-P.C. Rees said that he saw the cows in Neath Road on July 9th. Defendant's wife was milking one of the cows near a gate, and the eight cows which had been milked were left on the road.—Defendant now said that he had not done anything different that day to what he had done for eleven years.—The Bench dismissed the case on payment of costs. Furious Driving. Lewis Evans answered a charge of driving a horse and cart furiously through Gadlys Rd. P.C. Hunt proved the case. The de- fendant had no excuse to offer, and he was ordered to pay 10s. and costs. Unlicensed Dog.—Walter Halfland, No. 1 Bungalows, Rhigos, was sum- moned for keeping an unlicensed dog. The defendant had been fined in respect of the same dog on June 10th.—P.C. Rees now gave evidence stating that no licence had yet been taken out. The defendant had said he intended destroy- ing the animal.—The Bench fined de- fendant 25s. and costs. Motor Cyclists Summoned.—Evan W. Roberts, Merthyr, was summoned for obscuring the identification plate at the rear of his cycle. P.S. Poolman de- posed that a person was riding behind defendant on the same cycle, and this person's coat covered the plate.—David Lewis Jones, a clerk, who was repre- sented by Mr W. Thomas, was sum- moned for a similar offence.—The sum- monses were dismissed, defendants to pay the costs. The Cwmaman Colliery Cases. Mr Chas. Kenshole mentioned that thpre were cases on the list that day, Atkin- son v. Cwmaman Colliery Co., Ltd., and Atkinson T. S. Heppell. These sum- monses were taken out under the Coal Mines Act, and they raised the question as to whether a checkweigher could make an underground inspection of a mine. This matter had been before the Divisional Court, and the case was now pending. When the result would be made known that would decide the point. He asked, therefore, that these cases be adjourned sine die.—Mr. At- kinson, on behalf of the Home Office, supported the application, and the Bench agreed. —Mr Kenshole further mentioned the case of the Cwmaman Colliery Ce. against 20 workmen, who were summoned for absenting them- selves from work. The solicitor from the firm of Messrs. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, who was defending, was en- gaged at the Assizes, and wished to have a week's adjournment.—The Bench as- sented. Theft of Coal. Stephen Ackerman, Aberaman, was charged with stealing coal, the property of the P.D. Co. Mr Ivor Kenshole prosecuted. P.S. J. Robinson deposed to seeing defendant, who was an assistant banksman, carry- ing a bag of coal. When he approached defendant ran away.—Fined 20s. and li costs, 38s. altogether. I Thefts from Allotment Cardens. ► Trecynon Girl Bound Over. f Margaret Ann Lewis, 15 David St., j; Trecynon, was brought up on a charge of stealing potatoes, turnips, and car- rots from an allotment garden adjoin- ing Cwmdare Road. There were three other charges against her of stealing potatoes from the same place. Mr. W. Thomas, Aberdare, defended. ;— Wm. j Roger Vallis, sawyer, living in No. 72 Cemetery Road, Trecynon, said he had an allotment garden near Cwmdare Rd. ■ On July 16th he was in his garden, and everything was then right. On Friday, July 17th, he discovered that a row of potatoes and turnips and carrots had been taken up and carried away. He noticed the footprints of small boots, and concluded that a woman had been there. He saw the defendant coming from the direction of the garden on the 17th, and he said Good morning to her. He gave information to the police. --By Mr W. Thomas: His patch was about 80 yards away from that of her father's.—Eliz. Ramsay, widow, resid- ing in Cemetery Road, said that on Friday morning, July 17th, defendant came to her door and asked for a paper bag, because the bag she had, in which were potatoes, was broken. Witness gave her a bag, and defendant left a few potatoes for it and promised to sell her 3d. worth the following day. Wit- ness asked her if her father had an al- lotment, and she replied, "Yes," and that she had some things to sell.—At this juncture witness became faint, and had to he accommodated with a seat. After a few moments she was able to proceed with her evidence.—The next case taken was of stealing potatoes from the garden of Thomas Morris.—Vallis was recalled, and deposed to seeing de- fendant pull some potatoes up. He watched her go to Mrs. Ramsay's house, where she left the potatoes, afterwards returning to the garden. The third charge was of stealing potatoes, the property of Albert Prowle, contractor. Prowle gave evidence, and said that after she had stolen potatoes, he saw her cut some beetroot and take them away.—Mrs. Ramsay was recalled, and said' that defendant called on Saturday, July ISth. as promised, and sold pota- toes.—By Mr Thomas: Defendant said they were from her father's garden.— Thomas John Morris deposed that he had a garden at the place referred to. He noticed on Saturday afternoon, July 18th, that some of his potatoes were missing. They were valued at Is.—Dd. Lewis gave similar evidence, and valued the potatoes he had missed at Is.-P.S. Poolman said that one prosecutor, who had missed beetroot, did not appear.— P.S. A. Poolman, giving evidence, said that on July 17th he received inform- ation from Vallis that vegetables had been stolen from his garden. Next day, at 11 a.m., he arrested defendant in Llewelyn Street. He asked her if her rather had an allotment garden, and she said yes. He asked her to come up to show him where it was, and she then said I am sorry. I won't do it again. Li Let it pass this time." He took her up to the gardens, and charged her with stealing, and she replied: "I never had any carrots or turnips. I took potatoes." Later, witness re- ceived potatoes from Mrs Ramsay.—By the Stipendiary: When he arrested her she had beetroot in a basket, which she carried. He also compared a cabbage which had been cut, with the stump, and they c-<)i- responded.- -Nlr Thomas ad- dressed the Bench and appealed for len- iency, adding that the girl, who was 19 years of age, had a very good character, and he had ministers and others present who were prepared to testify that she was a good and reliable girl. She had been in service in several places, and she was given a model character by her mistresses. She had been in service with the Rev. D. Bassett for 12 months, and nothing had been found wrong with her. He (Mr. Thomas) asked the Bench to deal with her under the First Offenders' Act.—The Bench having consulted, the Stipendiary said that de- fendant had committed a serious offence, but they had decided to bind her over to come up for judgment when called upon. He hoped the father would send her to some employment at once. Defendant was asked to pay the costs, 16s. Debtor to the Guardians. David Williams, 3 Gorsedd St., Mountain Ash, owed £2 12s. to the Merthyr Guardians for the support of his two grand-children from December 17th last. Williams' wife (defendant having ab- sconded) refused to say where he was now working or residing.—The Bench made an order to pay forthwith. Jumped Like a Lion.Marv Lloyd was summoned for assaulting Elizabeth Harris. A little matter arose over complainant's brother-in-law, and in the discussion the defendant called Mrs. Lloyd a f)-- liar, struck her on the back of the neck, and taunted her with unchastity with a lot of men. Emma Crimmens saw the blow struck. De- fendant gave evidence on her own be- half, and stated that her brother went to ask Mrs. Harris for lodgings. When she asked her why he did it, she jumped at her like a lion. As witness left the box she shouted, "Yes, and she lives with another man now." Alartha Jacob corroborated. Fined .58. and costs. Drunk. --Iackenzie Bevan, in Gadlys Road, Aberdare, 10s. and costs; Griffith Sumuel, in Cardiff Road, Aberdare, 5s. ajid costs. Stealing Iron. David Lewis was summoned for stealing iron from a field the property of Dr. Trevor Cory.—Dd. John, 5 Green Street, in the employ of Dr. Trevor Cory, stated that he went to a field adjoining Summerfield House, Abernant. He saw the iron racks on July 20th. A week later he identified the racks at the police station: They were valued at 7s.—P.C. Morris arrest- ed the prisoner.—Sam Dash, Ironbridge Marine Stores, bought the iron produced amongst a ton of old iron that defend- ant sold him.—Defendant pleaded guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily. —Fined £3 and costs or one month's im- prisonment. Son and His MotHer.—Wm. Williams, a single man, of Jubilee Road, Godre- aman, was summoned in respect of his mother, who had become chargeable to the Merthyr T-nion.-Warrant Offi- cer Richards said that defendant had been ordered to pay 5s. a week, and he had paid all the arrears up to Saturday last. His earnings were £1 15s. 8d. per week, and defendant wished to make an application to the Bench for a re- duction in the order.—The defendant now asked that the order be reduced to 3s. per week. Stipendiary: Why can't you p&y 5s. a week? How much do you pay for food and lodgings?—De- fendant: lis. a week. Stipendiary: What do you do with the rest of the monev? — Defendant: Buy clothes. Stipendiary: You don't buy clothes every week. We renew the order of 5s. per week. Juvenile Court. Paul Mascherpa WAS charged with obstructing the road near Aberdare Park with a chip cart and an ice cream cart.—Fined 5s. and costs.

*—* Letters to the Editor. MR. EDWARD LAWRENCE'S PUPILS. Sir,—In last week's "Aberdare Lead- er," one of your correspondents en- quiries if there are any more of the late Mr. Edward Lawrence's pupils who have distinguished themselves? I may say that Madam Parkin Jones, Lvnwood, Moun- tain Ash (late of Merthyr Tydfil), is one of his old pupils. This lady was one of Mr. Lawrence's best vocalist pupils, al- though she was also his pupil for the pianoforte. This lady has won a large number of prizes (a National included), and is a very successful operatic artist, as well as in oratorios. She has trained a choir of girls for concerts for local oharities.—Yours truly, MUSICIAN.

NO TEA LiKB -4 .71 'Quaker Te1 i OF ALL QROOVR8.

WELSH MORALITY. Sir,—Verax's letter is self-contra- dictory. He admits that the custom of living "tally" exists, and at the same time blames me for assuming that fact. The whole of my previous letter dealt with the sexual immorality of the Welsh people and with that only. Na- tional spirit, revival of the language, < musical genius, education, literature j and the drama in Wales are all shams, hut the immorality is a real outstanding feature in the national life. When a nation can rise to such great heights in any one thing it is worthy of being singled out for praise—or blame. May I show how I have arrived at the fore- going conclusions? How can there be any true national spirit in a nation which gives way to jealousies and petty bickerings, North against South, County against County, Town against Town? This is obvious to anyone who has read reports of meetings dealing with any national effort, such as the locale of the University Colleges, the Na- tional Library, Museum or the Sanator- ia. In this district, to call a man a Northman is to imply that he is all that is evil, whilst the "pet" names, "Pem- brokeshire Hogs," "Cardiganshire Bullies," also indicate the reverse of a national feeling. There is far too much of surface "national feeling," and too little uniformity of purpose for Wales to he successful in the march of pro- gress. To a looker-on—who sometimes sees most of the game—Wales is wast- ing her energies on the attempted re- vival of her moribund language. Why not regard it as Latin and Greek are regarded, and accept it for the liter- ature of its past? At present it is lu- dicrous to see the efforts made by Edu- cation Authorities to enforce the teach- ing of Welsh. How inconsistent Welsh- men are! They object to compulsion in many vital matters, while they insist upon compulsory Welsh. No ccubt they know in their hearts that it the survivival of Welsh depended upon voluntary effort only it would soon ct ase to exist. If the energy wasted on the torching of Welsh were Jire-.(¡.-d io some useful purpose Wales would rot long continue to occupy its present low position in the world. It has not ind never has had musicians, poets, ar- tists, inventors, authors of universal fame. I have used the words "useful purpose" for I wonder if Welsh iz, a living language, under present cendi- tions, would be of any use. Suppose I were a monoglot Welshman wishful to obtain a knowledge of the world's liter- ature, psst and present, or to pursue a course of Science or Mathematics, what Welsh dictionaries or grammas can I get detaling with classical or tm-Vin languages? What Welsh text-books on Science or Mathematics can I ob- tain r If I persist in my Welsh the doors leading to this knowledge are barred to me. Why are not such oo.iks published? Publishers are business men, always ready to supply what is demanded.* There is no supply because there is no demand, and the love of the Welsh language is a shame, a veneer and a very thin one at that. Where is the boasted musical genius? It is true that thousands of Welsh children pass trumpery music examinations, which honest teachers condemn utterly, but which give pleasure to the parents, be- cause success brings an elaborate certi- ficate which is promptly framed and exhibited to awe-struck visitors; also a prize gained at some trifling village eis- teddfod is talked of for ages. This shows the inability of Welsh people to regard such matters in true perspec- tive, and they approach music from the sordid point of reward. The subjects set for competition at the National Eis- teddfod have been condemned very many times by competent judges, and at least one adjudicator has refused to judge such poor material. In general education Wales is still backward. Ac- cording to some members of the Aber- dare District Council, elementary edu- cation in Council Schools is a farce, and pupils, when they leave those schools, are fit for very little except manual labour. I give this local instance in the hope that some public feeling will be roused. In secondary education there is an opposition to general educa- tional progress that is appalling. The Central Welsh Board Examinations are open to the pupils at Intermediate Schools, and to them only. Are these examinations closed to pupils from other institutions because the authorities fear competition between their own pupils and outsiders? The C.W.B. examin- ations are accepted by several profess- ional bodies as preliminary examin- ations, but if a Welsh youth, who can give his spare time only to study, wishes to qualify, he must take the examin- ation of an English authority, at much greater trouble and expense, because the exams, of his own National Authori- ty are not open to him. These C.W.B. examinations are superintended by the teachers themselves. This may seem incredible to those who associate quali- fying examinations with absence of school control, but it is a fact. I do not impute any unfairness to the teachers, but they are human, and the examin- ations should be above suspicion. The recent scandal at the C.W.B. Offices is too recent to need special reference. It is well known that candidates for a Welsh University examination held a few years ago were told before hand what the questions would be. So much for education in Wales. There is no modern Welsh literature worthy of con- sideration, and the Welsh drama is at present a subject of correspondence in your columns. It is the narrowness of outlook that is the ruin of the Welsh nation. In the business world, outside Wales, Welshmen hold their own with those of any other nationality because there is keen competition, and the best in the Welshman is brought out; but if he remains in his own land, he stays at the level of the surrounding mediocrity or if he should rise a little above it, his position is still low. Is it not time that I Welshmen should free themselves from their self-tied bonds and take their true position in the world?—I am, sir, yours faithfully, DAVID.

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Hirwainite Succumbs to \1 Injuries. An inquest, touching the death of David Morgan, Holly bush, near Hir- wain, was held by Mr. R. J. Rhys, cor- oner, on Monday last, at the Cardiff Arms I Hotel. Morgan" was severely injured on th3 Friday previous at the Marquis of Bute's Tower Colliery, and he passec away on Thursday last.—Thomas Mor- 'I gan, of No. 2 Hollybush. deceased's bro- ther, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was 58 years of age, and was engaged as a ripper at the Tower Colliery. I For 40 years ne had worked as a miner. —Morris Wiggle, assistant ripper, stated that he was working with deceased on the day of the accident on the traffic shift. They had been working for about 20 minutes to clear a fall, when the ac- cident happened. A stone that was over- hanging fell, hitting Morgan on the head. Then the stone rolled, and caught deceased on his leg. He got up, anti cried. "My leg is broken." When Mor- gan tried the roof it sounded strong.— John Arthur Davies, fireman, said that he instructed Wiggle and Morgan to clear the fall, and accompanied them to the place. There were many loose stones, but there was no appearance of any danger. David Morgan was a most competent worker. The roof was a little damp. The stone that fell and hit Mor- gan weighed about 100 lbs. By his pull- ing out the lower stone he loosened tin top.—The plans were explained by Mr. Daniel Jones, M.E., manager. David Morgan, he said, had been engaged as a ripper at the Tower C ollierv for eight years. He was a capable miner, and thoroughly experienced. On behalf of the company he desired to express heartfelt sympathy with the widow and family.— Mr. William Edmunds, foreman of the jury, brought a verdict of "Accidental death."—Mr. Gwilym Richards, mini- mum agent, was present on behalf of the Miners' Federation.—The report of the funeral appears in another column.

CADLYS. MUSICAL. Miss Huldah Charles Bassett, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs D. Bassett, Gadlys, passed an examination in pianoforte playing in connection with the London College of Music last week.

PENYWAIN. DEATH. We regret to record the death of William Rees Walters, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wal- ters, of 10 Penywain. The intermen took place at the Aberdare Old Ceme- tery on Tuesday. SEQUEL 10 COLLIERY ACCI- DENT.—Mr David Morgan, of 2 Holly- bush, who was injured at the Tower Colliery, Hirwain, on Friday week died on Thursday, July 16th. i-ie was suffering from a broken leg and from shock. Deceased was 63 years of age. The interment took place at the Aber- dare Cemetery on Monday afternoon, and there was a large attendance of workmen. The Rev. E. Wern Wil- liams, Nebo, Hirwain, officiated, assist- ed by the Rev. Benj. Thomas, Landore. The mourners were: — Mrs. Morgan (widow), Mrs. Margaret Jones (sister), Mr and Mrs D. J. Morgan, daughter and son-in-law); Mr and Mrs D. Da vies and Mr and Mrs John Davies, sisters and brothers-in-law; Mr Thomas Mor- gan, brother; Mrs Amelia Morgan, Mr and Mrs T. Thomas, Ferndale: Mr Timothy Williams, Ferndale; Mr and Mrs-W. J. Parry, Ynyshir: Mr and Mrs. L. Parry, forth Airs O veil Lewis, Ynyshir; Mr and Mrs Caleb .Jones, Tylorstown; Mrs Elizabeth Davies, Trecynon; Mr J. M. Jones, Mr and Mrs Lewis Morris, Glanamman Mrs. R. Thomas, Ynyshir; Mrs. Margaret Williams, Ferndale; Mrs Sarah Thomas, Trecynon, and Mr Lewis Davies, Ynys- hir. Among the floral tributes was a large wreath sent by deceased's fellow workmen at the Tower Colliery.

HIRWAIN. MOTOR DRIVING TAUGHT.—Par- ticulars and terms apply Parker Bros., Aberdare. BETHEL Y.P.S. At a meeting of the society on Friday evening last Mr. Wil- liam Roderick Williams presided. A most interesting and instructive address was delivered by Miss Doris Black on "Perseverance." TEA. The members of the Christian Mission Hall were entertained to a tea on Monday last. About 80 persons en- joyed a fine repast, under the jovial supervision of Mr. John Roderick Wil- liams, missioner. Trayholders: Mrs. Samuels, Mrs. James Finch, Misses Jennet Forey, Annie Forey, Beatrice Llovd, Maggie Coleman, and Lizzie Mor- gan. Brewers: Mrs. J. R. Williams, Mrs. Guiat, Mrs. Leonard Crouch. Cutters, Mrs. Watts, Miss Grace Watts, Miss Minnie Lufeer, Mr. John Bowen, and Mr. W. G. O'Grady. Afterwards games were indulged in on the Marquis of Bute's Common. fr. George Phillips proved a capable M.C. Among others who ren- dered yeoman service was Mr. W. Rod- erick Williams.

CLYN NEATH. R.A.O.B. The members of the Rhys Howell and Godfrey H. Williams' lodges of the R.A.O.B. visited Crynant on Sunday last for the purpose of attending a church parade at that place. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Catherine Mary Davies, the young daughter of Ir. and Mrs. Jacob Davies, Aberdare Road, which took place early on Tuesday morning. The inter- ment took place to-day (Thursday) at the Capel-v-Glvn graveyard. COLLIERY ACCIDENTS. Two workmen at the Pwllfaron Colliery have been injured during the week, viz., T. Rogers, of Pentre Street, and Charles Williams, of Cwmgwrach. The former had his left foot injured, while the latter had one of his hands severely hurt.

YNYSYBWL. CHRIST CHURCH. —The anniversary services of Christ Church were held on Sunday and Monday, the 19th and 20th instant. The preacher on Sunday was the Rev. J. Howard Bloomer, L.D. Tylorstown, while on Monday evening the sermon was delivered by the Rev. Watts Lewis, B.A., Llanfabon. OPEN-AIR MEETING. A public meeting was held on the Robertstowl Square on Thursday evening, the 161,, instant, when an address >n "Home Rule for Ireland and the Relationship of Protestantism Thereto was delivered by the Rev. R. McElney, Presbyterian minister, of Ulster. M r. J. Sutherland of Abercynon, presided. Mr. John Littlejohns, of Pontypridd, also spoke. At the close several questions were asked by members of the audience, and an swered bv Ir. McElney. PRESENTATION. At the Church Hall, Ynysybwl, on Thursday last, a presentation was made to the Rev. J. R. James, late curate of Christ Church, Ynysybwl, who has left the place on his appointment to the Perpetual Curacy of Cilfynydd. The presentation took the form of an illuminated address. Mrs. James was also presented with a silver flower stand and a set of knives. The chairman of the committee was the Rev. J. R. Pugh, .A., curate of the Welsh Church, and the treasurer Mr. Leonard John. The duties of secretary were carried out by lr. Titus Davies. SCHOOL CONCERT. A very sue- cessful concert was given by the scholar at the Cribindu Infants' School on Friday afternoon, the 17th instant, which a good number of the parents of the scholars were present. The chief items of the programme were English recitations by Annie Hughes, Gertie James, and Florrie Poole; Welsh re- citations bv Nellie* Hughes and Lizzie Thomas. The scholar also rendered several English and Welsh songs, and the nursery rhymes, ♦"Cinderella and "Red Riding Hood," were dramatised. The chairman was Mr. W. E-mrys Evans, B.A., B.Sc. ENGLISH WESLEYANS. The mem- bers of the Sunday School of the Thomp- son Street English Wesleyan Church held their anniversary services on Sunday last, the 19th instant. In the morning service a young people s sermon was delivered by Mr. J. Norton, of Ponty- pridd. During the afternoon and even- ing services the following-named sehnl ars took part: -Recitations, Mary Sav- age, Edith Garland, Lilv Hunter, Mar- garet Steele, Irene Steel, Agnes Steele, Gladys Neath, Elizabeth Greenaway, Annie Davies. Katie Savage. Bertha Davies, Clara Garland, W illie Leek Mark Ulyett, Johnny Davies, Arthur Haycock, and Mrs. Jenkins. Solos, Edith Humphreys, Gladys Neath. Arthur Haycock, and Mr. E. Thomas. Duetts, I-}. Humphreys and J. Jones, Mrs. Jen- kins and Mr. G. Salmon. Dialogues, Mrs May, Edith Humphreys and Lily Price; Lily Hunter and Mary Savage; Mr. J. G. Davies and Davies; Kenneth Small and Samuel Stevens. Renderings were given by the choir, con- ducted bv Mr. R. Thomas. The accom- panist was Ir. G. H. Salmon. Ir. Wi1 liam Priday was the president at the afternoon service, and Mr. J. Norton at the evening service. CRICKET. On Saturday, tne istn instant, the Ynysybwl Eleven received a visit from the Lewis-Merthyr-Team. The previous match at Porth resulted in an easy victory for the home team. The Lewis-Merthyr Eleven were again vic- torious on Saturday, scoring 96 runs for five wickets, whereas Ynysybwl only managed to score 64. For Lewis-Mer_ • thyr Mr. T. D. Jones took four wickets for 26 runs, and Mr. G. Jones two wickets for two runs. lir. Llewelyn I m 11 Williams, by taking- three wickets for 12 runs, again had the best bowling aver- age for Ynysybwl. The scorns were: Ynysybwl: M. W. Morgan, b. M. Evans, 11; A. E. Holligan, c. Phillips, b. Jones, 1; R. H. Pugh, fit. L. Jones, b. Jones, 2; E. Owen, c. G. Phillips, b. Jones, 12; Henry Wilkins, c. M. Evans, b. Jones, 7; Arthur Jones, b. C. Jones, 3; Rees Hopkins (captain), not out, 17; Tim Davies, b. C. Jones, 3; Llewelyn Wil- liams, run out, 2; John Lloj^d, b. G. Jones, 1; Morley Jones, c. U. Evans, b. G. Jones, 0; extras, 5: total, 64. Lewis-Merthyr: M. Evans, c. Hopkins, b. Wilkins, 21; G. Jones, c. M. Jones, b. E. Owen, 20; C. Jones, c. and b. Llewelyn Williams, 13; Cyril Jones, b. Llewelyn Williams, 30; G. Phillips, not out, 5 T. Phillips. c. Tim Davies, b. Ll. Williams, 0; J. R. Evans, not out, 2; extras, 5; total, 96. L. Davies, L. Grant, R. Tottle, and Lloyd Jones did not bat.—On the same day the second team paid a visit to Treoreliy to play the return match with the local second eleven. Only eight of the 'Bwl players turned up, so that three substitutes had to be chosen on the field. Ynysybwl were greatly handicapped, as only one of the regular b owlers was to be had. The Treorchy eleven were again victorious, scoring 105 for seven wickets, against Ynysybwl's soore of 33. For the visitors, Albert Smith (captain) took three wickets 'Irl.s for 22 runs, and T Evans three wickets for 30. The latter player also batted very well, scoring 20 not out. For Treorchy W. J. Edwards took three wickets for 13 runs, and W. Jones six wickets for 15 runs. The scores were:—Treorchy: D. W. Thomas (captain), b. T. Evans, 18; W. Thomas (captain), b. T. Evans, 18; W. P. Thomas, run out, 11; W. Jones, c. and b. A. Smith, 38; H. Evans, b. T. Evans. 12; R. Rowlands, c. J. H. Elias. j b. T. Evans. 0; W. J. Edwards, b. Smith, (2; W. J. Williams, b. A. Smith, 11; D. J. Price, not out, 4; W. J. Thomas, not 'out, 4; extras, 5: total, 105. J. Pearce [and H. Morgan did not bat. Ynysybwl: R. Johns, b. W. J. Jones, 3; J. Bailey c. R. Morgan, b. W. J. Edwards, 6; I' H. Evans, b. W. Jones, 0; E. B. Thomas, b. W. J. Edwards, 2; J. T. Evans. vol out, 20; A. Smith (captain), c. H. Mor- gan, b. Jones, 3; J. H. Elias. run out 0; j M. Owen, b. W. J. Edwards. 0; H. Owen, b. W. J. Jones, 0; B. Pugh, c. H. Eva,is, h. W. J. Jones, 0; T. Elliott, e. H. Evans, b. W. J. Jones, 0; extras. 5; total, 33.—The Trerobart Boys' Eleven visited Abercynon on Friday, to play the return match with the Higher Standard School Eleven. The 'Bwl Boys were victorious by five runs, scoring 28 against Abercynon's 23. For Ynysybwl, B. Lloyd scored ten and took four wickets. —On Saturday morning they sustained their first defeat in a league match, being beaten by Ynysboeth by four runs. The scores .were: Ynysboeth. 23; Tre- robart,, 19. For Ynysboeth Carter did the "hat trick." 'Hie Trerobart Hoys are still top of the Lower Division.

I MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. I I On Thursday, July 23rd, before Mr. R. A. Griffith (deputy-stipendiary). Col. M. Morgan, and Councillor Griffith Evans. EXEMPTION. — Mrs. Williams, 5 Station Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, applied for a vaccination exemption order in re- spect of her child.—Granted. EJECTMENT. Mr. J. P. Davies, • Penrhiwceiber, applied for an ejectment order against Abraham White, 15 "Walsh Street, Tyntetown.—Granted. RATES. Rubeustein and Co., iloun- tain Ash, were summoned in respect of rates.—D. T. Evans, collector, gave evi- dence, and the Bench made an order to pay forthwith. DRUNKS. Cornelius Sullivan, in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. 10s. and costs; William Leuehan. in Oxford Street, 10s and costs; William Morris, in Oxford Street, 10s and costs; Edward J. Williams, Penrhiwceiber, iu Oxford Street, 10s and cost* Cornelius Dono- van, in Oxford Street, 10s and costs; Ben jamin Jackson, in Station Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, on a Sunday. 15s and costs. I OBSTRUCTION. Albeit Vaynor and (Thomas Harris were summoned for obstructing Penrhiwceiber Road by tighr- ing.—P.C. Russ deposed to seeing the de- fendants fighting near the Park Hotel. Harris was bleeding, and a large crowd I stood round the combatants. Witness separated the men.—Harris said he was in the act of coming out of the Park Hotel, when Vaynor came on and struck him down.—The other defendant de- dared that Harris hit an old man. and he was simply defending the old man.- Harris: I never struck a man in mv life. —The Bench imposed a fine of 20s and costs each. TREATED ME LrKr A DOG. PENRHlWCEfBEH DE- I*EisCE.— Wm Brooks was charged at the instance of P.C. Pugh with being drunk and disorderly m Ponrhiweeiher Road. Brooks went into the viiuess box and made a speech in his own de- fence. He said that he wished to deny the charge. On the Saturday night in question, he said, & Salvation Army lass came on to him near flic ParK Hotel, and put her tambourine kti) lit li,. his face. He gave her a penny, and proceeded down the road with a friend, He had not gone, far before the same lass came on again and placed her tam- bourine in front of him, as much as to say that she wanted another copper. "Well, I'm dashed." he said to h< r, "I have only just given a penny and here you want another again." With

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I MOUNTAIN ASH JOTTINGS. j BY "LUCIFER." j Certain organisations, both in Moun- tain Ash arid Aberdare, are making a great fuss about obtaining copies of the j minutes of the District Councils. The Aberdare Ratepayers' Association have asked twice, and twice have the Council refused. Next time the Association are sending an influential deputation to the Council to repeat the request. In Mountain Ash the Trades Council are the body who are asking that copies of the minutes be deposited in the local libraries. The District Council have not yet granted the request, but the Clerk is reporting on the matter as to whether any distinction should be drawn between Public Free Libraries and Libraries which are not free to the general public. The anxiety on the part of some peo- Itile to see copies of the minutes is hard to understand. One can only conclude that they have never seen a copy in their lives, or thev would never wish to see and read ii. The minutes are simply a bare record of resolutions passed, "moved by Councillor So-and-so, and seconded by Councillor Somebody Else." The newspapers report practically all that are of any interest to the general public, and furthermore they give the discussion whIeh takes place on those motions. Some Councillors have jocularly ob- served that an application for copies of the minutes is equivalent to a hint that the newspaper-; do not report the Council meetings sufficiently full. Let anyone compare the minutes and a news- paper report. The former is an arid, dry record, and the latter a live readable account of a meeting. There are minutes of the Aberdare Council placed in the local libraries, and one could safely offer a reward to any person who could lead to the discovery of any man or woman who ever perukes them. With regard to the Mountain Ash Council's observations re the applicar tion of the Press for copies of minutes, it should be explained that what the re- porters asked for about four or five years ago were copies of minutes of com- mittees, which were held tin various dates between the ordinary meetings of the Council and Educatiolt Com- mittee. These committee reports were being adopted without being read, and it was impossible for the Press t. know what had been done and what the Coun- cil were adopting, without having copiea in front of them.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. The Cosmos may look out next week. There have been no fewer than lot applications for houses in Bailey Street. J r £ ear someone is going to write about "The Bachelor Girls of Bailey Street." Where does the Taff Co. get its coal if°m f*ou' know if anyone has moticed, but the stench from the funnels of their engines is something abominable. A kind of mixture of sulphuretted hydro- gen gas and assafoetida, with a dash of stale fish and rotten eggs. A quiet crowd of unquestionable character were calmly discussing whether Redmond should blow or Car- son should push when one of them changed the subject, and asked the fol- lowing conun, What is the difference between pure beer and a thirstv tra- veller: Nobody struck it. The asker answered thus, "The one is made from malt and hops and the other makes a halt and mops,"—and then Tom at the Napier's chucked him out. A friend of mine was asking about our lonely old park. It stands friendless and forlorn, and the band- stand occupied by a few babies who manage to crawl in. By the way, couldn't something be done for that bandstand? Why not put, a band in it? Now ye men who fill the seats of the mighty, what about it? Mr. Edmund Hardiman—our Ed- mund—as he is affectionately called, is on the briny making for Gwalia's shores as fast as the Rampat tick you charchar (I think that's the way to spell it) will carry him. Another bowler was discovered in the cricket match, Mount Higher Std. against Pontypridd Higher Standard. Tom Lewis for the former took 8 wkts for 20 runs.

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that "this gentleman" (the constable) came on and ordered him away. He replied: Who are you more than any other man: The constable asked him to go home, and he replied that he would go when he liked. With that," added defendant, he caught hold of me and lugged me like a dog to the Police Station. Lugged me, gentle- men, in this Christian country. He treated me worse than a dog, and 1 wasn't there two minutes. — Stipen- diary Why didn't you go home when told (-Defendant: 1 had as much right on the road as anyone else.—Sti- pendiary: Were you drunk?—Defend- ant: 1 had had four half pints, but I wasn't drunk. I never do get drunk.— Stipendiary: 10s. and costs. A MOUNTAIN ASH FIGHT.—David James, for whom Mr S. Shipton ap- peared, and John Simmonds, both of Mountain Ash, were, brought up for ob- structing Graig Street, Mountain Ash, by fighting.—P.C. Goodwick deposed to seeing the men lighting, James be- ing on the ground when he (witness) arrived. Simmonds declared that James repeatedly challenged him to tight as they were coming out of the Mountain Ash fiiii. --Wlii. Lewis was called to give evidence for Simmonds, and he deposed that James was the ag- gressor. — Stipendiary Were the men sober j" Witness: Thev had had a drop. -Stipendiary: A drop means a bucket- ful sometimes. (Laughter.) James went into the box (nd gave evidence on his own behalf and said that he was in the habit of assisting the landlord of the Mountain Ash Inn on Saturday nights. It was Simmonds who was the aggressor.—The defendants were fined 20°. and costs each. MOTOR LICENCE. Henry John Dunn was chr.rged with driving a motor car without a light and also with not producing his licence. — P.C. Kirbj stated that he saw defendant driving the car. He stopped him and asked him for his licence, and the defendant produced a licence which was not his own. Subsequenty defendant came down to the Mountain Ash Police Station and expressed regret that he had in mistake taken another man s licence. He had his right licence now. —The Bench fined defendant 10s. and costs for driving without lights, and I ordered him to pay costs, 3s. bd., for not producing his licence. FURIOUS DRIVING. — Matthew Dibbs and Herbert Coles were charged with furiouslv riding their cycles in Miskin Road, Minkin—P.C. Perryman proved the case, and said they were going ;>t the rate of 16 miles an hour.—Fined 10s and costs each.