The Aberdare Leader

Cwmdare. MINISTERIAL. The Rev. James tc?.es> the popular pastor of the Congre- ? I'liona! Churches of Faldybrenin and ^gaii'dawe, Cardiganshire, lias received accepted a pressing invitation to be- the pastor of Elim Congregational wittrcli, Cwmdare. We trust that the oiuon between pastor and church will be long ami happy one.

Trecynon Memorial SERVICE.-On Sunday filing a memorial service was held at ^oenezer Congregational Chapel in re- **6ct 0f the i[ate Mrs. Hughes, Cwmbach, fi-Q was formerly a member of this hUtch. The Rev. J. Grawys Jones Reached a very impressive sermon, and Jj>oke in eulogistic terms of the departed. rj1'- Tom Jones, the renowned violinist, a violin »*olo. The Ebenezer Orches- fn,al Society,- conducted by Mr. W. E. jMias, played the "Dead March with billing effect.

Abernant. OBITUARY.—On Thursday last the j Pl'tal remains of the late Mrs. Davies, (i^b'-tow, were laid to rest at the Old ^Uetery. Mrs. Davies was a faithful ^ember of Bethesda. The funeral was j large one, and conducted by the Rev. J J. Evans, Heolgerrig. deceased's |Jt°r. Mr. Fred George was the under-

Aberaman. Bradbury's and Jones' Sewing Machines are the Two Best English-Make for Dressmakers, Tailors, and Boot Repair- ers. Dealers: J. Bugler and Son, Cardiff- road, Aberdare. Huge discount for cash. PRIZE-WINNING.—Mr Joseph Evans, 14, Club-street, Aberaman, won the first prize for rope splicing in Bedwellty Agri- cultural Shovr. YNYSLWYD BAPTIST CHAPEL is at present undergoing Improvements For re-slating the roof, raising the pitch, etc., the tender of Mr John Jones, Gwawr Cottage, at £148, was accepted. The Sunday evening services have consequent- ly been dispensed with, and the members in the meantime are attending the sistei churches at Calfaria, Aberdare, and Gwawr, Aberaman. The plans and spec' fications for the above contract were pre- pared by Mr. E. G. Henton, architect, it. ueruare. ACCIDENT.-On Wednesday evening all accident occurred at Aberaman Col- liery, just as the men were leaving work for the day. It transpired owing to a number of trams failing to clear the turning as they were being drawn to- wards the bottom of the pit. The main hauling rope was released, and a smaller rope was attached to the trams so as to get them clear to the road. The engine to which the small ropa was attached, however, was not sufficiently strong to hold the trams, with the result that they ran backwards along the journey's length. Two men named John Davies, Aberdare, and John Paul, John-street, Abercwmboi, were hurt by the trams coming into contact with them, and a horse was also cut nastily. Were it not that the animal had impeded the pro- gress of the trams, it is possible that the accident would have proved much more serious, but as it was they both escaped with but slight injuries. THREATENED SUICIDE.—On Thurs- day night last considerable excitement was caused throughout the streets of Aberaman owing to a young woman named Sarah Edwards, residing near the Harrow Inn, having threatened to take away her life. The attention of the people was first drawn by the unearthly screams which emitted through the up- stairs window of her home, where it seems that the girl was receiving a severe thrashing at the hands of her mother. One of the crowd ventured into the house and thereby gave the girl an opportunity of fleeing. She was followed down Lewi- street, whence she made tracks towards the Cynon River, at the same time in. timating her intention of drowning her- self. In spite of the persuasion of her acquaintances, she refused to turn back, and continued to struggle, saying, Leave me go, I want to die." They were eventually able to make her return as far as the Co-operative Stores, but at this point she again became obstinate, and persisted in going once more as fax as the Plough Tip. The crowd now be- gan to indulge in good-humoured banter at her expense, but when P.S. Angus ap- peared on the scene she meekly ooeyed his peremptory command to return heme.

Aberdare. 4fi^lue for Money.—For up-to-date Hats Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and i' << guaranteed), go to J. A. Evans, the i Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- Canon Street. COAL, COAL.—Messrs. Rhydd- • and Thomas, Coal, Coke, and Fire- Merchants, Taff Vale Yard, wish to jjorm the householders of Aberdare .^strict that they have been appointed N te Agents of the District for the C^d GRAIG NANTMELYN COAL. are desirous thanking their v^/tterous customers for their loyal sup- ■|rj; m the past, and wish to assure them the? as usual all orders entrusted to lr care will have their very best and °ttiptest attention. They are also (jV^ts for the Ebbw Vale, Miskin, and ^tdare Best House Coals. Private ad- Ss> 50, Monk-street. Nat. Tel., 99. 8 k branch meeting of the N.S.S. %i be kaid at Mr. Pugsley's Coffee Wern' Cardiff-street, on Sunday even- at 6 p.m. Advt. JoCLERIC \L.-Tlle Rev. Gilbert C. i yce, M.A., has been appointed to an <Wi°rary anonry in St. Asaph's Cathe- V; • Canon Joyce was the first Sub- ai'den of St. Michael's College, and is taf^tleman of very high scholarly at- I ^nients. jCONCERT.—We beg- to remind our I xpdeiis of the Complimentary Concert to (Q*- Llew Jones, which will be held at the illstitutional Hall this (Thursday) even- concert is given by the famous ■Ctii i Voice Choir prior to their ^barking on an American tour. The Realists include Miss Mary John, Miss g^y Moses, and Messrs. M. Morgan, jOwlais, W. Morgan (Ap Siencyn) and Llew Jones. oCABVAN'S VISIT. Next Sunday, be chief-bard Cadvan, together with J. D. Jones (late of Aberdare) will preaching at the anniversary services f^eion (W.). As an ardent Eiste 'd- •Cr .¥r' a talented bard, and a most ac- ^ptable preacher, Cadvan is well-known Wl0ll.gh°ut the Principality, and doubt- Is8 his presence will aid in the drawing of Age congregations to this place of wor- UI> on Sunday. .J SBION.-Sine, the Rev. Llewelyn A. has started on hie ministerial ^ties here he lias received a letter from ue of his members in his old pastorate Ystumtuen Circuit. The following is 11'. extract from It:- Dear Mr. Jones, C;m never tell you how sorry I was to you leave here. In losing you I have jCst more than anyone1 else can restore 'ne. As I tried to say at the meeting, |0^ brought me many a message direct our Lord and Saviour whom we if^st. A few words from you many a iftie have scattered the and given »°e light when it was very dark. So I that I have lost my chief support. I say for myself now that I feel ever .? much stronger these last few months l?ati I did, and am confident that *yr ii a ddechreuodd ynof waith da" will and strengthen me on until the end. i/^ould have liked to say a few words to J°nes by way of thanking her for her kindness. We in Bethel have not piva that we appreciate what you and Jones have done for us. I hope she will accept my warmest thanks for every 'ct of kindness towards me." -CONCERT.—In aid of Mr. Thos. ditchings, Gwalia-terrace, Aberaman, J1'ho has been ailing for several years, a i^iiefit concert was given at the New jheatre on Sunday evening. Ccuncillor I • Howell occupied the chair. The foi- j^wing was the. programme:—March by Aberaman Silver Band, conducted by Mr. t. Valentine. Song, "Light of the World," Llinos Gwalia. Song, Mr. W. 'jj~»yinie,. "0'! fy hen Gymraeg." Reci- tation, Trouble in the Amen Comer/' Bessie M. Richards. Song-, "How v3in is man," Gwynalaw. Pianoforte |olo, "Harlech," Miss Mabel Hughes, 'pjng-, "For all eternity," Llinos Gwalia. ,\iolin solo, Mr. Bert Phillips. Song, Nearer, My God, to Thee," Miss Ken- Song, Mr. W. Gwynne. Recita- «on, "The women of Mumbles Head," ^iss Richards. Messrs. R. R. Griffiths, ^•A., Percy Hughes, the world-renowned pianist, and Mr. R. Everett accom- panied during the evening. Mr. Sid Stephens was the secretary of the con- Crt and Mr. Thos. Miles was treasurer. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ,-The harvest festival services of the -above church were held on Sunday last, 1then a beautiful sermon was preached t 11 o'clock by the super, minister, Rev. f. Holland, from the text, "EVer more -give us this bread." At 2.30 the service conducted and sermon preached by R«y. A. Watson, late: of Hartley college, Manchester, now junior minister the Aberdare circuit. The choir ren- dered the anthem, "What i6 man In the evening at 6 o'clock the choir, under the able con due tor ship of Mr. F. Escott, Rendered the tervice of song,; "The Awakening of John Lovelace." The l'dings were taken by Rev. A Watson, yrganist, Miss Wilcox. Violinist, Mr. f • W. Tinney. The churdh had been ^autifully decorated. A gift of fruit, Plants, and palms for the decoration had very kindly sent by Mrs. Powell, finypraig. On Monday the annual 'ale Sf fruit and vegetables was held. Mrs. ^.aine, Mrs. Bryant, Miss Wilcox, and •*Ubb Adams presided over the refresh- ments. Mrs. (Rev.) W. Holland had charge of the vegetable stall; Mrs Davies and Miss Mabel Frame of the fruit and flower stall. Gifts for the, refreshment table were very kindly sent by Mr. Milus and Mr. Caunt.

Mountain Ash. WREATHS, Bouquets, Crosses, Harps, Poses, Button Holes, Cut Flowers, etc at F. Turner's. The Mountain Ash Flor- ist, 11, AlleD-street. Advt. NOTICE.—Mr Fred Allen, 20, Jeffreys- street, is our representative for Moun- tain Ash and district, and he has no ccnnection with any other paper. WEDDING.—At St. Margaret's Church last Saturday morning the wedding icok place of Mr. Samuel Pugh, Lyndhurst- street, to Miss Pollie Rowlands, Pentre mwyar. The bridegroom, who has for seme months officiated at St. Dyfrig's Church as organist, was previously in-a similar position at St. Illtyd's, Cain- pennar. The ceremony was parformed by the Rev. J. Odwen Jones, B.A., Curate of St. Dyfrig'e, after which the happy pair started on their honeymoon. STREET ACCIDENT. On Friday afternoon, about 12.30, a little child named Cassie Phillips, the ten years old daughter of Mr. J. J. Phillips, plumber, Harcourt-road, was run down by a pony belonging to Captain Gray. The groom who was driving was in no way responsi ble for the accident. The child ran out from the, Duffryn Schools, and before the driver had a chance, of pulling up, she was under the horse's feet. The whooL; did not pass over the child, but she wa- considerably hurt by the hoofs of the horse. Di-, Hugh Davies-Jones was soon on the spot, and found the little girl had fractured and dislocated the right collar- bone. On enquiry we find that the child is progressing' as, favourabely as possible under the circumstances. FUNERAL.—Last Thursday afternoon the mortal remains of Mr. D. J. Phillips, 3, Beadon-street, Darranlas, were in- terred at Caegarw Cemetery. The de- ceased, who had been ailing for some months past, leaves a widow and four children. He had been in the employ- ment of the Taff Vale Railway Co. as carter, and was highly respected. The mourners were: The widow. Miss Phil- lips, and two' sons, and Mrs. Smith (Mor- riston). The following also attended: Messrs. David Harris, W. Probert, W. Davies (T.V.R. Stationmaster), J Thomas (L. and N.W. Inspector), James Morgan, D. Lawrence, J. Jeremy, F. Harrison, W. Clarke, W. Powell, E. Bad-, ham, W. Woodward, W. Neate, T. G. Williams, and T. Narbett. The Rev. E. V. Tollman conducted the service at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Frank Mills. SMOKER AND PRESENTATION. Last Monday evening, at the Butclieis' Arms, a smoking concert was held by the friends of Mr. Philip Jones previous to his departure to America. During the evening an interesting presentation took place. Mr. Hubert Foitt said that he was pleased to make the presentation tc. Mr. Jones, and hoped he would live many years to wear the gold seal medal in the, country to which he was going. Mr. Philip Jones, responding, said that he would always look back with pleasure to the kind friends he had had in Moun- tain Ash. Mr. Arthur Howell (Abev- sman) was sorry at the departure of his old friend and workmate. If ever he should meet him any where again, he should feel proud to hold out the hand of friendship to him. Mr. Monty Clifford (Aberaman) said that he had always found Mr. Jones everything he could wish, and would feel it a great pleasure to meet him again. The company then sang For he's a jolly good fellow." The following programme of music was gone through:—Mr. W. Jenkins (Eos Pennar), a Bwthyn bach melyn fy nhad" and "When other lips"; Mr Anthony Jones, "O! na byddai'n haf o hyd and "The Veteran Mr. Evan Cule, Good-bye, my lady love"; Mr. Hubert Fortt, Tlie Volunteer Organist"; Mr. R. Thomas, You can get a sweetheart any day"; Messrs. W. Jenkins and A. Jones sang the duet, "Y ddau forwr." PROVIDENCE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BAZAAR.—For some time past the members of the above place of worship have been exerting all their energies to promote a monstre sale of work and bazaar. Work-solid and sub- stantial—was performed by all, even the humblest members. Also the children contributed their quota either in cash or kind. Last Monday was an ideal day from every point of view, and punctually to the minute Mrs. D. A. Thomas, accom- panied by Mrs. D. M. Richards, Miss Richards & Miss Jennie Richards (Wen- allt, Aberdare), entered the prettily de. corated pavilion to open the bazaar. The Rev. T. Anthony, pastor of the church, caid that he was pleased to introduce to the audience Mrs. D. A. Thomas. They well knew that she was always ready to support any good cause. They were all glad to have their senior member's wife to open the bazaar. She had come there to do as she had promised—many people broke their promises. He had great pleasure in calling upon her to formally open the bazaar. Mrs. Thomas, rising, said she was very glad to have the oppor- tunity to be present, and hoped that the success would be such that there would be more money than they expected. She had great pleasure in declaring the bazaar open. Mr. D. Price remarked that he had great pleasure in proposing the heartiest vote of thanks to Mrs. Thomas for her presence there that day. He would have liked to have seen Mr. Thomas, but concluded it was not possi- ble. Mrs. Thomas was always ready to help, especially in God's cause. She was always to the front with her efforts and with her money, and he hcped she would be spared to do so for many years. Mr. w. deters seconded the vote of thanks. Mrs. Thomas briefly acknowledged the thanks. Mrs. Jones (Lynwood) then sang Clifton Bingham's beautiful song set to Frederick H. Co wen's music. The lady accompanied herself, and gave an exquisite rendering. The whole com- pany thei turned to face the camera man in the person of Mr. J. Reynolds. The beautifully dressed fancy stalls were at- tended to by Mesdames G. Knight, Isaac Jones, Arthur Lewis, Llewellyn Jones, W. Millar (Forest Cottage), Long- man, W. Lewis Smith, Job Williams, and Arthur Hodder also the Missee J. A. Lewis, L. James, F. Silcox, Annie Sheldon, Bessie Hodder, Maud Sheldon, and Maggie Hodder. Flower Stall: Mr. E. Gay, Mrs. Phil Jackson, Miss B. Powell, and Miss H. Powell. Bachelors' Sta.11: Messrs. F. James, Geo. Harris, ana w. JJavies. Kefreshment Stall: Mrs. W. Peters, Mrs. T. Lewis, Miss R. Peters, Miss L. James, and Mrs. W. Peters. The side shows were under the management of Mr. David Price and a capable staff of assistants. Art Exhibi- tion: Messrs. Philip Jackson and H. Lloyd. Laughing Room: Mr. W. Rich- ards, with phonograph. Ventriloquial Entertainers: Messrs. Fred James and H. Harris. Picture Gallery: Messrs. J. Reynolds and W. Knapton. Waxworks: Messrs. Alf. Longman and Fred Cousins. The evening's entertainment was pro- vided by the Mountain Ash Gleemen, under the conductorship of Mr. Herbert Llewellyn. The programme was as fol- lows —" Destruction of Gaza," The Pedlar," by Lane Wilson, and arranged for male voice choir by Mr. Llewellyn; Comrades in Arms," and Dear old Home." The soloists were Messrs. Danl. J. Evans and Albert Phillips. The ac- companiments were played by Mr. Davies (Jeffrey-street). The bazaar will lie continued this (Thursday) evening.

Newtown. PRIMITIVE METHODISTS. Last Sunday week, at the above chapel, the annual chapel celebrations took place. The Rev. B. Beckerlegge preached at the morning and evening services. In the afternoon a special musical service was held, over which Mr. David Rogers pre- sided. Large congregations attended, Mid great enthusiasm was shown. A special feature of the services was the beautiful singing of Miss Hecha Richards (Newbury). Miss Richards also delight- ed every one with her recitation. A con- cert was held on the following Monday evening. Miss Richards again beiug the special soloist. The contributions of the choir were nicely rendered, and highly appreciated. Master Llewelyn Newman was a capable accompanist at the organ. The collections and the proceeds of the concert are to be placed to the trust fund. WEDDING. Last Monday a. very pretty wedding took place at St. Mar- garet's Church, Mountain Ash. The con- tracting parties were Mr. Frank Tucker, 3, Strand-street, and Miss Jeanette Not- ley, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Notley, 88, Mary-street. The nuptial ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Odwen Jones, B.A., Curate of St. Dyfrig's Church. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Chas. Nctley. The best man was Mr. Lawrence Magor. The bride was dressed in a grey costume, with white hat. The bridesmaids were Misses Lizzie and Matilda Notley, both sisters of the bride, and were prettily attired in cream dresses with hats to match. The wedding breakfast was held at the house of the bride's father, and after the loyal toast had been duly honoured, the Rev. Odwen Jones pro- posed the health and happiness of the bride and bridegroom. Mr. Tom Nar- bett supported the toast, wishing them long life and happiness in a most felicit- ous speech. Mr. Wm. Mills proposed the health of the bride's father and mother. The happy pair afterwards left for Bath and Weston on their honeymoon. The presents were costly and numerous, and included the following:—Case of silver tea spoons, and sugar spoons, Mr. W. S. Davies (Poplars); Mrs. Tudor Davies, silver butter knife and pepperette; Mr. G. J. Allen, silver mounted salt and spoons; Mrs. Powell, • Panela-street, plush and fretwork picture; Mrs. Tucker (Bath), silver-cruet; Mr. Albert Tucker (Bath), silver teapot; bride's father, cheque; bride's mother, bed linen; bride to bridegroom, gold links and studs; bridegroom to bride, gold brooch. The company at breakfast were: Mr. W. Mills, Mr. Tom Narbett, Mr. L. Magor, Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Holley (Cardiff), Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Powell, Miss Diana. New- man, Miss Holley (Cardiff), Miss Elsie Narbett and Mr. C. Notley.

Penrhiwceibep. BANKRUPTCY.—The Gazette pub- lishes the receiving order of W. Periett, 156, Penrhiwceiber-road, Penrhiwceiber, collier. IMPROVEMENT.—We are pleased to observe that the Council workmen have commenced operations in Upper Quarry- read, which was greatly needed.

Row With Husband. MOUNTAIN ASH WOMAN AT WESTON. At Weston-super-Mare Police Court on Monday, Rose Allen, of Hamilton- road, Mountain Ash, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly. When apprehended the prisoner became very violent and abujive. Prisoner said she was an independent woman with ClOO a year, but she had had a few words with her husband and took some brandy. She didn't know what she was about, and was now ashamed of herself. Fined 5s and costs.

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I Graig Mountain Tragedy. PRINTER'S SUICIDE. Much excitement was caused at Aber- dare on Sunday morning by the news, v-hicli quickly spread through the town, that the dead body of a man had been discovered near a. disused quarry on the Graig Mountain. The discovery was made by Mr. R. Richards, LIwynhelyg Farm, near Cwmdare, who immediately I despatched a boy, named Wm. Jones, of Gadlvs-road, to fetch the police. Police Constables A. Gretton and Owen Thomas at once made for the spot, taking with them an ambulance, and followed by a large crowd. Having' reached the Old Graig Quarry, they there found the body underneath a huge stone. A five-cham- bered revolver lay near him, and it be- came apparent to the police that the de- ceased had shot himself, for his face was covered with blood which had come from a bullet wound behind one of his ears. Four of the five chambers in the revolver I were loaded. The body was removed to the mortuary at the rear of the Cottage Hospital. On being searched a card was found on the clothing bearing the name of W. Carlyle Haylings, 13, Llanover-road, Pontypridd. Later on he was identified by his two brothers—Mr. Paul Haylings, printer, who lives at Aberaman, and Mr. David Haylings, Gadlys-road, Aberdare. From inquiries made we learn that de- ceased left his lodgings at Pontypridd on Tuesday last. On the previous day he was employed as usual in Mr. Percy Phillips' Printing Offices, Pontypridd. He slept on Tuesday night at his brother's house in Gadlys-road. but he wat. up as early as 4.30 Wednesday morn- ing, for he was seen in Victoria Square. He was back in the house by 6 a.m., and after breakfast again left. That was the la.st time Mr. and Mrs. David Havlinge e> aw HUH. He was seen later by some friends, with whom he was wont to call when visiting Aberdare. He appeared strange in his manner. He probably went straight from this house up the moun- tain, and having arrived at a quiet un- observed spot, committed the dread deed. The act must have been performed with great determination, for he had taken the precaution to load the five chamber". Deceased was the eldest son of Mr. W. R Haylings, who came to Aberdare about 6 years ago. He followed his father here, and worked for some time on the Aberdare Leader when it was printed in Canon-street. Mr. W. R. Haylings came to Aberdare from Aber- tillery, and left Aberdare for Croydon a few months ago, where he is at present managing a printing and stationery business. Latterly deceased worked at Pontypridd, but paid frequent week-end visits to Aberdare. He was not addicted to drink, was always very well dressed and jovial, and appeared to be happy. He had had considerable domestic trouble, his wife, who was a native of Hull, having left him on repeated occa- sions without any cause whatsoever. He forgave her, and agreed to take her back twice or thrice,, but two years ago she again left him, taking a baby boy three months old with her, and leaving him with two girls, to whom he was greatly attached. The eldest of these is lame, and is at present at a Home in Bristol. The other was adopted by a Cwmbach family. Deceased paid 5s. a week to- wards the former child, and 6s. a week towards the latter. He was, however, in arrears Æ3 lis. at the time of his death last week with respect to th child at Cwmbach.

INQUEST. The inquest was held at Aberdare Police Station on Tuesday morning be- fcre Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, and a jury. The first witness called was David B. Haylings, 97, Gadlys-road, who identified the deceased as his brother, Wm. Carlyle Haylings, printer, 27 years of age. Wit- ness last saw his brother alive on Wed- nesday morning. He had slept at his house Tuesday night. He bad carried a revolver with him for some time, but witness had never seen it loaded. It was always out of order. Deceased seemed happy on the Tuesday night. He was a married man, but his wife now lived at Hull. Asked if there was anything troubling him, witness replied that some rt'diey matters troubled him lately. Richard Richards, farmer, deposed to finding the body on Sunday morning. P.C. Alfred Gretton said that the re- volver was between deceased's arm and side. One chamber had been discharged, but there was ( very .indication that two cartridges had missed fire. There were MM) three cartridges in his trousers pocket, and in other pockets there was a pair of gold rimmed spectacles, a trade union card, pipe, and box of matches. There was no money, neither was there a note. or letter. Dr. Trevor Jones said that the wound was behind the right ear, at the base of the brain. Death must have been instan- taneous. The wound could easily have been self-inflicted. He had been dead at least three days, possibly four. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound mind."

Aberdare Police Court. TUESDAY *-Before )fe-srs. D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones, and Dr. Davies. APPLICATIONS. Mr. W. D. Phillips, on behalf of J. Hopkins, 4, Canon-street, Aberdare, ap plied for an order to eject his tenant, Mrs. Mullins.—Granted. W. Harper, Trecynon, asked leave to exempt his child, Joseph Harper, from vaccination.—Granted. Mr. W. Kenshole asked that the license of the Freemason's Inn, Aberdare, be transfer-red from Edward Jones to his wife, Mrs. J ones,-Grantecl. LIKE; A MADMAN. Evan RoBser, an old offender, was charged at the instance of Sergeant D. U. Davies with being drunk in Green- street, Aberdare, on two occasioiis.-P.C,. LI. Evans corroborated one charge, stat- ing that Rosser behaved like a madman. —Fined 10s. and costs per offence, and ordered to find the required sureties or go to prison.—Defendant: Why don't you keep me altogether? IGNORANCE NO DEFENCE. Thos. Davies was accused of driving a horse and vehicle without light. P.C. Welsby gave evidence. Defendant pleaded ignorance of the law, but was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. MAINTENANCE. Thos. Wills, Robertstown, was ordered to pay 4s. per week towards his wife, who is chargeable to the Merthyr Guard- ians. ANGRY WITH AN UNSUCCESSFUL HORSE. Thos Glen Cross, who was absent, was summoned for cruelly ill-treating a horse. P.S. Wilson said he saw defend- ant at the Aberdare Horse Show striking the horse brutally with the butt end of a whip. The treatment was abrolutl-lv unnecessary. The horse had previously competed unsuccessfully in the jumping. Fined 10s. and costs. r. VANDALISM AT CWMDARE. Thos. Cox, J. Hopkins. Thos. Green, Benj. Collins, Thomas Sweet, and Ed. Lloyd, all from Hirwain, were summoned for damaging a church window, and also with breaking gas lamps, the property of the Aberdare District Council. Mr. W. D. Phillips prosecuted, and Mr. W. Thom&a defended.—Joseph Geen, Cwm- dare, a haulier employed at Cwmdare, said he was returning from work one mcrning when he saw the defendants throwing stones at gas lamps i ear the Ton Inn, Cwmdare. Then they turned to Queen-street, and repeated ti: ir de- structive operations on the gas lamps there.-O. AVilliatils, Surveyor to the District Council, ^tin\Hted the value cf the two lamps at 2s. 6d. each.Thomas Green, one of the defendants, went to the box, and admitted that he had broken the lamps, and gave information to Police Constable Morris. The oibei- bovs did not do anything.—Mr Phillips: They were all in the same boat.—The defend- aiits were fined -t.1 each. and ordered to pay damages and costs The witness Geen again went into the witness box and stated that the defend- ants when opposite the church said, (ó Lord, let us play," and thereupon com- menced throwing stones at the church window. He distinctly heard the crash of the glass.—Hugh Evans, timberman, living at Cwmdare, who was with Geen on the morning in question, confirmed his evidence.—Walter Parrish, one of the Churchwardens, valued the damage at £1.-Mr. W. Thomas, on behalf of his clients, admitted the offence, and said that the boys had evidently forgotten themselves. He would ask the Bench in view of the fact that the boys had al- ready been fined < £ 1 each, to regard the two offences as one, and inflict a nominal fine in this case. Mr. D. P. Davies said they would be fined 10s. and costs each, the. damage, to be apportioned between them. MISCHIEVOUS BOYS. Daniel James, Henry Sweet, & George Evans, three boys, were summoned for tampering with a signal, and also with letting a. coal truck run wild. James did not appear.—Mr. W. D. Phillips prose- cuted, and Mr. W. Thomas defended Evaiis.-Sainuel Lock, a. tipper at Nant- nielyn Tip, said that on September 5th he ,¡.;aw three, boys meddling with the wires. The boys worked at the Bwllfa Colliery.—Fred Barnes, haulier, said he Raw the boys tampering with the wires. He shouted, and they ran away.—Samuel Giles, engineman in charge of the haul- ing engine, said that he received a dis- tinct signal to start the journey. The signal was produced by putting the wires together.—Howell Davies, rider on the journey in the Merthyr Dare Level, gave evidence to the effect that the journey was started without a signal from him.- By Mr. W. Thomas: No damage was done. Thesignal to start was instantly followed by a signal to stop.—P.C. Morris said that he spoke to the boys and each one blamed the other.—Mr Thomas asked the Bench to take a lenient view of the case.—The Bench said that the offence was a. serious one, but they were dis- posed to be lenient towards the offenders. James and Sweet were fined XI and costs each, and Evans 10s. and costs. The other charge was withdrawn. BREACHES OF THE MINES ACT. Ernest Spackling, a stower employed at the Fforchaman Colliery, was charged with having matches in his possession.— Wm. Smith, fir,eman, testified to finding the matches in defendant's possession, and he was fined 40s. and costs. Archibald Gillett, employed at Deep Duffryn Colliery, was charged with rid- ing on the shackle of a tram in the midst of a journey. In order to evade the rider he jumped off, and then jumped on again.-David Morgan, overman at Deep Duffryn, gave evidence for the prosecution.—W. S. Davies, M.E., pro- duced a copy of the rules, and stated that the lad had admitted to him having rid- den on the trams.-Fined 20s. and costs. —Mr. C. Kenshole prosecuted in these cases. HIRWAIN WOMAN'S TALE OF CRUELTY. MAN WHO MARRIED FOR MONEY NOT LOVE. Rees Morgan Protheroe, brake owner, Barry, late of Hirwain, was charged with persistent cruelty towards his wife. —Mr. W. Kenshole appeared for com- plainant, and Mr. Harold Lloyd for the defence.—Mrs. Margt. Prothe-roe said that she had been married to defendant for six years. They had had four chil- dren. Her father died in a year after their morriage. Then her husband com- menced to beat her because she would not give her bequootheti property to him. He confessed that he had married her for her money and not for love. Later he became a bankrupt. Then she sold her interest in the property, and paid money out to save her husband being prosecuted. After that she had nothing left. In May last he sent her to Rhigos to collect money. She was unable to get it. Because she visited her mother on that occasion he began ill-using her with a stick, and she was eventually thrown out of the liouse. She met Sergt. Davies and P.C. Lewis that evening. They could prove that her face was bleeding. Sub- sequently the family removed to Llan- bradach. He did not work while there, and she had to, subsist on the proceeds of her furniture. Then they moved to Cadoxton. One night while there he kicked her and gave her a, black eye. In her presence lie asked the servant girl r.o remain with him, and he would keep a respectable home for her (the girl, Witness eventually went home to her mother. While in Barry she had to pawn his clothes to get money. Since she commenced proceedings she had re- ceived a letter from him accusing her of intimacy with other men and threaten- ing to treat her the same as a. Cardiff murder victim had been treated.—Mr. Harold Lloyd, who defended, held that most of the charges did not come within the jurisdiction of that court.—Mr. D. P. Davies said that inasmuch as the case involved a point of law, it would be ad- journed for a month, when the Stipen- diary would be present, the defendant to pay 10s. a week in the meantime. MORE CONJUGAL INFELICITY. David Williams was charged with as- saulting his wife, Gwenllian Williams. Mrs. Williams said that her husband beat her. He also threatened to slice p'eces out of her body, and made var- ious other threats. Mrs. Williams re- counted a long list of cruelties perpe- trated on her by her husband.—P.C. South said he was called into defend- ant's home by his wife. He went, and found defendant in bed, and he appeared like an angel then. Witness had been called to the house repeatedly, as de- fendant was in the habit of beating his wife severely.—Defendant said that his wife got drunk very frequently. On one occasion he had sent her some whiskey into the house. Latterly he found her drunk, but the quota he gave her was not enough to intoxicate her.-Fined 10s. and costs. INTOXICATED. Samuel Lacey, in Fforchaman-road, Cwmaman; Frank Palmer, in High- street, Aberdare; D. J. Davies, Cvvm- bach, 10s. and costs each. A MISSING BICYCLE.-CHASE BY THE POLICE. Henry Lewis was charged with break- ing and entering the premises of C. Evans, stationer, Mountain Ash.—Evans said that on September 12th he left his bicycle in 7a, Ffrwd-crescent, a lock-up shop. Returning to the shop and find- ing the bicycle missing, he gave in form- e-tioii to the police.—J. Chamberlain. butcher, testified that the bicycle was missed from his shop. No money had been stolen, but a steel was also missing. —P.C. Rees said that on Sunday morn- ing he examined the door of 7a, Ffrwd- crescent, and found the door locked. Go- ing around to the back he saw a man with a bicycle in his possession on the canal bank near the Council Offices He looked towards witness and then ran away, leaving the machine behind. Wit- ness gave chase, and lost sight of him I by the Cresselly. He made enquiries, and found that it had been stolen from 7a, Ffrwd-crescent. He identified pris- oner as the runaway.—P.C. W. Richards, A bei a man, .stated that having received instructions he went in search of pris- oner, and found him asleep at the Aber- email Brickworks. Witness woke him ¡ and prisoner darted awav. Witness followed, and captured him. Being charged prisoner admitted taking the bicycle, and said that he was on the point of returning the bicycle when he saw the 1 eonstable.-Defeudant told the Bench ¡ that he had asked his father if he should return home, and his father re- I plied that he should starve on the load first Defendant was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, SUNDAY TRADING. ¡ For this offence the following had to pay 56. each:—Andrew Cydole, A. D. Jones, Maria Dix, Aberdare; C. Aucdoo, A. Mareello, and Blanche Hopkins, Aber- aman. Some of them did not appear.

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