The Aberdare Leader

Guilty." r John Henry Morris and David I John Jenkins, both of Alwraman, were fined 10s. and 12s. respectively for having taken a drop too much. They admitted the offence.

Football The "leather" is not yet dead—at any rate, not among some of the Hirwain youths. The other day P.C. Edwards came across Charles Richards, Sydney Goss, Wm. Black, and Geoffrey George. They were having a game of football on their own, but TO the annoyance of the public. To-day they were summoned for their conduct^ They were not present, but Richards, Goss and Lloyd were tined 5s. each, and Black 2s. 6d.

Nameless and Homeless. Elizabeth Anne John, of Hirwain, who did not appear, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. for allowing a dog to go about with a nameless and homeless collar,

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and Davies explained that he was not aware that the light had gone out. ,I)efendant had written a letter to the Bench to the same effect, and the summons was dismissed on payment of costs. DEFICIENT IN BUTTER FAT. Margaret James, of Brook-street, Aberaman, was summoned for selling milk deficient in butter fat to the ex- tent of 13 per cent. Mr. John D. Thomas, Aberdare, defended. Superintendent Rees explained how he had bought a pint of milk from the defendant's daughter, who was in- formed of the object of the pruchase. Replying to Mr. Thomas, Rachel Anne James, the daughter, said that, on finding her supply running low, she called at the National Dairy shop for some milk. In cross-examination by Superinten- dent Rees, Miss James oculd not re- member whether she had told him that the milk in the two "jacks" was of the same quality. Nor could she recollect that she had made an effort to get pos- session of a certain <jack' out of which to serve the milk. The defence was that the milk had been sold as purchased. In imposing a nne of .25, the Stipen- diary said that the deficiency was by no means a small one, and it must not be thought that they did not take a serious view of the case, especially as there had been a previous conviction. They had, however, taken into con- sideration the circumstances in which the defendant was placed. BOUND OVER. Hocóc Davies, of Cwmaman, sum- moned her husband, James Davies, for using threatening language towards her. Complainant said that she lived apart from her husband. On the 6th inst, he approached her outside the Police-court at Aberdare, and told her "that he would do her" if she were not to discontinue loitering about the streets. Eleanor Smith gave evidence for the prosecution, and the Stipendiary, in binding the defendant over, said that he would be fined should he appear again. AN ORDER. Ellen Jenkins, Cwmdare, who was represented by Mr. William Thomas, obtained an order for 5s. per week against John Lewis Jones, of the 3rd Devonshire Regiment, and stationed at present at Plymouth, in respect of her illegitimate child.

Double Supply of Sugar. f Abraham J allies, of 34 Bryn Ter- race, ,Cit-indare, was summoned for making such use of sugar cards as to obtain a larger quantity of sugar than he was entitled to. Mr. W. R. Morgan (town clerk) prosecuted, and Mr. Wm. Thomas defended. The evidence was that both the defendant and his father, Albert James, were members of the Aber- dare Co-operative Societly, and used one set of sugar cards to^obtain a separate supply of sugar oil each of their respective books, thus obtain- ing a double supply, namely, 161bs.. instead of 8 lbs. On January 16th last the father's book was taken to the shop and Hlbs. of sugar were supplied to cover a fortnight's allow- ance. On the following day the de- fendant's sister presented his book, together with 8 sugar cards, and Slbs. o1' sugar were again given. It was subsequently discovered that the allowance had already been served fo! -tliit particular week. Giving evidence on oath, the de- fendant said that, when he came home from work, he was told his sister had had sugar on his card. and he replied that she had done what was wrong. Cross-examined by ilr. Morgan, the defendant denied that he had author- ised his sister to act as his agent. The Stipendiary: I have a sugar- card, but, if a person takes my card to the shop without my authority or knowledge, am I to be held respon- sible? Mr. Morgan: She was authorised to take his book to the shop to get a supply. The Stipendiary: Yes, to get the proper ration only. The Stipendiary ruled that the person who obtained the sugar and not the defendant, who should be prosecuted. The summons was dis- missed.

Theatrical People at Law. Reginald Wingfield answered a charge of stealing a hamper, the property of Frederick Eugene. The parties are members of the theatrical profession, and belonged to a com- pany, "Giggles and Girls." which visited Aberdare last October. The defendant was the manager of the company, and prosecutor and his wife, Mrs. Wynne Eugene, were among the artistes. Prosecutor's evidence was that he had a dispute with Mr. Rigby, the proprietor of the company, on the Saturday previous to the Sunday on which they left the town. The bag- gage was packed on the Saturday night, and sent away. Witness did not leave with the company, and he lost his hamper, the contents of which he valued at £ 70. Witness was cross-examined by Mr A. J. Prosser (for defendant) at some length, and he read extracts from a letter sent by Eugene to Rigby. Stipendiary Let u.s hear the whole letter. You know very well. Mr. Prosser: I thought it would save time. Stipendiary: Please read the letter. Mr. Prosser then read it. Prose- cutor appealed to Mr. Rigby as a man and brother Mas&n to have the hamper returned, if he knew any- thing about it, and he would treat the matter in good faith and stop proceedings. Mr. Prosser: You were under the impression that the hamper was taken in good faith? Stipendiary You are not entitled to say that the letter says so. Prosser: I am going a step further hack. i Stipendiary: Ask him, "Were you under the impression." Mr. Prosser,: Were you under the impression that the basket was taken away in perfect good faith ?—-No; but I was willing to treat it as such if it was returned. Mrs. Eugene, wife of the last wit- ness, deposed chat, they stayed at Gadlvs Gardens when in Aberdare. She described the articles in the hamper, which included valuable rings, and pawn tickets,for rings. Thomas J. Owen, booking porter at Aberdare T.V.R. Station, said he remembered Eugene, with two little boys, bring a hamper to the parcel office on Saturday, Oct. I3th. Philip Burrell, a. T.V.R. porter, also gave evidence. He said that defendant was provided with an in demnity! form to fill in and lie took it to anotlier person outside who signed die form "J. K. Stanley." The basket was then taken away. Austin Williams, John Evans (guard), David Edwards (T. V.R. de- tective), also gave evidence. Eugene, recalled, said he had not seen his hamper since. Mr. Prosser submitted there was no case for a conviction. The pro- secution had not established that there was felonious intent. The Bench ruled that the case must go to the Assizes. Bail was allowed.

Building a Carage Without Submitting Plans. The Aberdare District Council pre- ferred three charges against Dan Edwards, Glyncoed, Abernant. in connection with the building of a garage adjoining his house. The charges were (1) diminishing the air space; (2) not, submitting plans; and (3) not giving notice of his intention to build. The case had been on the list on previous occasions. Mr. W. R. Morgan, acting for the Council, now told the Bench that the defend- ant had taken down the building complained of. He therefore asked permission to withdraw the sum- monses. defendant to pay costs. To this course the Rench assented.

Another Sugar Charge. Thomas Lewis, 10 Bridge Row, Cwmbach, who was defended by Mr. J. D. Thomas, was charged with un- lawfully attempting to obtain sugar from the Aberdare Co-op. Society.— Mr. W. R. Morgan, for the District Council, said that defendant was a member of the Aberdare and the Cwjnbach Co-op. Society. Defend- ant had elected to obtain sugar from the latter, and lie had on January lith obliterated the name "Cwmbach" and substituted "Aber- dare" and thus attempted to obtain a double supply. Thos. Davies, manager of the Aberdare Co-op. Society,, said that defendant was a member of his Society. Cross-examined by Mr. J. D. Thomas, Mr. Davies said the Aber- dare Co-op. were in arrears in sup- plying sugar to their customers. On Jan. 17th they were distributing 2 weeks' supply. The boy sent by defendant came there, and witness saw him. Defendant had had sugar I on Nov. 30th, 1/4 worth, and 51-d. on Nov. 31st. Mr. J. D. Thomas said he had gone through defend- ant's book and he could only find one lot of sugar—on Nov. 29th. Wit- ness and an assistant then spent some time in searching defendant's book and duplicates. Finally the manager found lib. on Dec. 1st.— Proceeding, witness said he told the boy the card had been altered and that it was a Cwmbach Co-op. card. The boy replied that he had been sent there. At this stage the Court adjourned, and the case was held over for a week.

MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL. On Tuesday. Present: Messrs. Noah Bowles, J.P., W. T. Bowen, Wm. Davies, W. Lamburn, Charles Maddox, Rev. E. T. Williams, Dd. Rogers, Griffith Evans, J.P., T. \V. Jones, Bruce Jones, J.P., Wm. Millar, Surg. Major R. D. Morgan, J.P., Thos. Jones, J.P., with A. Pincombe (clerk), F. Stock (account- ant), and W. G. Thomas (surveyor).

Discussion on Hoarding. Arising from the report of the Food Control Committee, Mr. Thos. Jones eiiid he had been asked by several people as to what was the limit they could go to in storing food in the house. In some parts of the country the Stipendiary Magistrate decided that a month's stock was permissible, while in other places it was three weeks and two weeks' supply. It would be for the bene- fit of the people if the Mountain Ash Food Control Committee laid down some rule as a guide to the people. At present everybody was at sea. Mr. Maddox: The question is, what is hoarding? Mr. Lamburn: Why does not Lord Rhondda give some guidance? At present we are at the mercy of the various Stipendiaries in the country. Dr, Morgan Exactly. The Cierk said that before any pro- secutions would take place locally the matter would be reported to the Food Control Committee, and that Committee would use their discre- tion as to whether it was a case for the magistrates. Tne question as to what was hoarding was a very difli- cult one, and that was the reason, probably, why Lord Rhondda refused to lay down any rule. Mr. Bruce Jones: If a person grows his own potatoes, I take it he can store them for himself. Mr. W. pillar: And if a man rears a pig he can salt the meat tor himself and family. Rev. E. T. Williams said there were cases where a person might have a brother (a farmer) who sent the former a side of bacon or a ham. Would that person be charged with hoarding. The whole thing ought to be cleared up. He thought the Food Control Committee should consider the matter and inform the public if they came to any decision. Dr. Morgan asked if a man kept a j couple or cows, would he be able to use them for his own benefit? Mr. W. T. Bowen: If you, doctor, had a whole side and I didn't have a lb., that wouldn't be right.. Mr. Bruce Jones remarked that if any person could have butter or other food from the country—Car- marthenshire or Cardigan—they should take it by all means, be- cause it would relieve the position here. Mr. T. W."Jones agreed. Mr. W. Davies: If a man rears a pig. is he bound to sell it, or can he keep it? A Member: No, he must give half i to the Food Control Committee and I keep the other half himself. (Laugh- ter.) Dr. Morgan, referring to the pres- ent week of grace for hoarders, asked what facilities were there to receive surrendered goods. Clerk My office is open every day to receive them. Dr. Morgan said it was a pity the people were not given some idea as to what constituted hoarding. As things were the Great Unpaid and the officials could do as they liked. There was such a variety of opinions about. Again, why should certain houses be singled out for searches on tht. part of officers. If a search at all it ought to be a house-to-house search. No one should pay any heed to anonymous letters. Mr. Lamburn: We would want a big staff for that. Dr. Morgan There are plenty of officials all over the country. The motion to refer the matter to the Food Committee was agreed to.

Municipal Concilation Board. The Clerk read a report of a con- ference of representatives of Munici- pal Authorities held in Cardiff on January 31st to consider the propos- al to form a Conciliation Board to regulate the question of wages and bonuses of municipal employees. — Mr. Thomas Jones moved that the Council appoint two representatives to attend the next meeting of the conference. The necessity, he said, of more co ordination in these mat- ters by local authorities was clearly established, for there was a great deal of difference in the scale of wages paid to municipal employees at present.—It was resolved that Councillors Millar and Lamburn be chosen as the Council's representa- tire, and that further consideration of the employees' association appli- cation for an increase of wages be deferred until after the next meet- ing of the conference.

Water Analysis. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. A. T. Jones) reported the notifica- tion of the following cases of infec- tious diseases: Scarlet fever, 2; diphtheria, 7; measles, 474; erysi- pelas, 1; tuberculosis 1.—The water of the district had been analysed with a result not so satisfactory as on previous occasions. The result was unsatisfactory at Ynysybwl. At the Town Hall, Mountain Ash, it was less satisfactory than previous- ly. At Abercynon it was satisfac- tory and therefore best.- Rep lvilig to Mr. Bruce Jones, the Medical Offi- cer said the case of the unsatisfac- tory result at the Town Hall was faulty filtration.—It was resolved to take a further analysis \n a month's time.

Milk Depots. With reference to the municipal milk depots in the district it was stated that these were carried on bv the ladies' committees in the differ- ent parts of the area. There were complaints, however, that the supply of milk was insufficient and that ladies had to go round the shops for some tinned milk for the depots. It was added that Messrs. Nestles had been unable to give the requisite supply.—It was resolved to take suitable steps to "pnùeanmr to reme- dy this defect. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street Aberdare, in the County of GIll morgan, by the Proprietors, W Pugb and J. L. Rowlands.

WHO IS R. J. PATTERSON? I Mr. R. J. Patterson, or Catch-my- Pal Patterson, as he is affectionately called, is an Irishman of very dis- tinguished attainments and power. He is a graduate with honours of Trinity College, Dublin; he has also studied law, and obtained the degree of L.L.B. He has become known in many countries as a speaker of won- derful eloquence and magnetism. The Americans found him every whit as enthusiastic and forceful as the famous Billv Sunday. Leading British newspapers refer to him as the most successful temperance work- er in the Empire. The story of the famous Catch-my-Pal movement is an inspiring romance. Some time ago drulikenness was rife in the city of Armagh, and Mr. Patterson longed for a chance of improving the con- ditions. The chance came to him as the result of a joke. Une night lie saw six men standing near a lalup- post.,in Armagh, and as he passed one of tnem detached himself from the others, and said, There are some men at the lamp-post, yir rivinince, an' you ought to get them to sign the pledge." It was like a spark on dry grass, and at once M i. Patterson in- vited the men to iii, house. After some talking the men were ready to sign the pledge, but lLr. Patterson refused fo allow them to do so that night each out* was a-ked to catch a drinking pal and bring him to tbc next meeting. At the next meeting there Mere 12 men; at the next 31; the next 105, and so the mcivemeUT grew until the city was astound^ and practically revolutionised in lt drinking habits. Other cities got 111t0 the whirl; about 150,000 peisottj signed the pledge within a year, aJl public opinion against drinking rose to a higher level than ever before All over Ireland and America, and f some continental countries, there ace men and women who think of Alr; Patterson's name with gratitude deep affection. They are brighter stronger, cleaner; happiness and j of have been restored to their heartlls, and their children are assured of proper chance in life. How has tfaf work been done ? Chiefly by appealiJlg to the best in human nature. 11r- Patterson has been able to convince j people everywhere that he is deeply concerned about their welfare, aO(' thoroughly in earnest about his wor¡" He wishes this movement to be Mintnvn as '^°°d Samaritan of tW twentieth Century/' It despairs no man, and offers a helping hand to everyone in need. Mr. Fatter.-0" visits Aberdare and District frùW February 15th to 21st. Particulars Of the meetings may be seen on posted and handbills and in our advertise columns. It is a chance of securing great amount of good. Let all help'

PARK CINEMA, ABERDARE. NEXT WEEK: "THE BROADWAY I SPORT." Of a truth, Mr. Alonford's engage- ment for this week-end, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, of "Milestones" is particularly welcome. As an at- traction nothing' could be superior, for it touches in its varying phases the hearts and souls of the people. The story ticks off with unerring certitude the period of life, and the whole periphery of the human drama. This delicate and charming story has been picturised from the great play, "Milestones," which nm for over 600 performances at the Royalty Theatre, London. The principal character is featured bv Campbell Callen. the well-known character actor. Another fine dramq. is "The fulfilling of the law" in five acts, with that remarkable personal actor, Douglas Gerrard, in the prin- cipal part. The story of "Patria will proceed to another episode, en- 1 titled "Hed Dawn," The beautiful heroine, Miss Chalining, is more de- liglitiul tlian ever, and her intrepid daring more amazing. In this sec- tion we are surprised by Aforafes and his men, but there, that is part of the story. What glorious films those Fox pictures are, to be sure. -No wonder that the Park is called the home of Fox. "The Broadway Sport" is a healthy sensational drama. This will be shown on February 18, 19 and -0. Rags and Finery," a beautiful picture-play of four scena, will also be shown. —

TOWN WAR HEROES FUND. The Hippodrome, Aberdare, was full again last Sunday evening'when another concert was* held inlaid of the above. The artistes were Madam Eynon, Aberaman, Miss Gwladys Arthur, Beaufort • Mr John Morgan, Tonypandy, and Mr. Ted James, Trealaw. Prof. H. Howells, Aberdare, was the accompanist. The chairman was Mr. D. Haddon Jones, Y.M.C.A., who presented several soldiers (home on leave) with the usual gifts.

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Trecynon Licensee Fined. Thomas Robert James, landlord of the Bridgend Inn, Harriet Street, Trecynon, and Maria Davies, ser- vant, were charged with supplying intoxicants to patients of the Red Cross Hospital on January 22nd.— Mr. W. Thomas defended. P.S. Poolman deposed to serving a notice on James in October, 191.>, stating that it was illegal to supply wounded soldiers with intoxicating drinks. Frank Young, a porter at the Hospital, said that Pte. John Jones 1210, was a patient up to January 30th last; also Driver John Elder, 163973; Driver Dd. Jenkins, 10697, and Pte. George Bows, 25236. P.S. Lewis said that at 8.15 on January 22nd, in company with P.C. Bendall, be visited th« Inn. Whilst walking along the passage he saw the defendant Maria Davies running into the back room, and heard her say "Sergeant." lie looked through a window into the room, and saw four wounded soldiers place two pint measures and two small whisky glasses (produced) on a table in a corner of the room. The four soldiers ran into a pantry. P.C. Bendall and, witness went into the room and opened the pantry door and called them out. The landlady was called and was asked why she served them. She i-eplied "I am very sorry; it was the girl who served them." Whilst they were taking the names of the soldiers, one ot them fainted. At 9.45 the same night the licensee called at the Police Station and was told what had happened. Mr. Thomas cross-examined wit- ness with the view of proving that the men's hospital clothes were hidden by a khaki overcoat, and he added that the lindlordvwis not in the house at the time the offence was committed. After consulting his colleagues the Stipendiary said this was a flagrant breach of an important Order, and they were bound to take a serious view of it. It was no use the land- lord coming here to say the young girl Maria Davies had only been there a few days. It was clear from the evidence that the girl knew she had done wrong in supplying the wounded soldiers. Besides, the landlady was present at the time. The licensee would lie fined t2,5 or 31 days, and the summons against the girl would be dismissed. NO RED LIGHT. David Henry Davies, a collier, who uses his leisure hours in the evening to drive a car for a local grocer, was summoned, at the instance- of P.C. Morgan, for riding through Aberaman without the necessary red light at- tached to the rear of the vehicle. On his return tha officer approached him,