The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. TUESDAY.—Before Mr D. P. Davies, Dr. Davies, and Dr. Jones. APPLIC '-TIO--t\TS. Walter Morgan, on behalf of the Mar- quis of Bute, sought an order to eject Thomas Timothy, 3, Long-row, Aber- nant.—Granted. Brychan Thomais, Gadlys, asked for an order to exempt his child from vaccin- ation.—Granted. ATTACKED A CONSTABLE. D. J. Morris, 24, Melbourlie-Ltre-et, Penrhiwceiber, was charged with being drunk in T'yntetown, and also with as- saulting P.C. Evans while in the exe- cution of his duty. Fined 10s. and costs for drunkenness, and 4o,s and costs for the assault. "WEEKLY PERFORMANCE." This was the designation which the Clerk applied to the fining of Sunday traders. The actors this time were A. D. Jones, Wm. Davies, J. Restigeni, John Sims, Ellen Hopkins, S. Marcello, Annie Knight, Albert Hodges. Each had to pay 5s. Some of the defendants, as LLbual, did not appear, and on the instigation of the Clerk the Bench decided to issue a war- rant to arrest defaulters in future. UNSTAMPED SCALES. Jane Chew was summoned for having two scales in her possession which were unstamped. Inspector Wilson said that he visited the premises of Mrs. Chew. Since then they had been repaired and stamped. He had sent to Mrs. Chew a previous noti- fication that the scales were defective. Mrs. Chew's son, who appeared, de- nied having received any such notifica- tion. Fined 5s. and costs. UNSTAMPED AND UNJCST. The Aberdare Co-op. Society wet-e also charged with having on their promises, in Gadlys-road, a measure which was un- stamped, and also unjust. Harris, the manager, said that he was quite ignorant regarding the defect of the measure. Defendants were fined 5s. in regard to the first charge and 20s. in respect cf the second. AGAINST THE SELLER. Evan Parker was summoned for hav- ing in his possession two unstamped weighing machines, two unstamped weights, and two false weights. The machines were also inaccurate, but were against the seller. Defendant, who elected to give evidence in Welsh, commenced his defence with a brief autobiography. He said he was 60 years of age, had been for 40 years a church member, 38 years a temperance ir-an, and 35 years a deacon. Witness then went on to say that the weights had been thrown into the shop by some per- sons. They were never used for weigh- ing. Inspector Wilson said that the weights were on the counter by the machine. In respect of the scales the summons was dismissed upon payment of costs. In each of the other cases a fine of 5s. and costs was inflicted. EXPECTED A NEW MACHINE. Richard Jones, 5, Oxford-street, Gad- lys, was charged with being in possession of an unstamped weighing machine, four unstamped weights, and false weights. Defendant said that the weights were not often used. He had ordered a new scale, and expected it in every day. Fined 20s. and costs for the false weights, and in the other cases 5s. and costs. SHE DID NOT UNDERSTAND. Anne Thomas, 62, Gadlys-road, was summoned for having an unstamped scale in her possession, and also an unstamped machine It ozs. against the purchaser. The Inspector had previously condemned the machine. Mrs. Thomas admitted that she had received the notification of inaccuracy, but had not realised the purport of it. Fined 5s. and costs in each case. HE ROBBED HIMSELF. Thos. Youdall, Harriet-street, Tre- cynon, who did not appear, was charged with having a weighing machine un- stamped. It was inaccurate, but against the seller. Fined 5s. and costs. MILK VENDOR'S UNSTAMPED UTENSILS. The charge against Rees Powell, milk vendor, 71, Mill-street, was that of having in his possession seven unstamped measures which were however accurate. Fined 5s. and costs. MAINTENANCE. Thos. Morgan and John Morgan agreed to pay 2s. 6d each per week towards the maintenance of their mother, who is chargeable to the Merthyr Union, and an order was made accordingly. Daniel John, represented by his aunt, was ordered to pay ls. 6d. per week in re- spect of his parent's maintenance. PRODIGAL FATHER'S RETURN. Sidney H azelgrove was charged with running away and leaving his wife and children chargeable to the ratepayers. Defendant, who has now returned to the bosom of his family, expressed his wil- lingness to wipe off the debt at the rate of 5s. per week.—Order accordingly. POCKETTED THE BOOTS. James Davies was charged with steal- ing two pairs of boots, the property of ,v r. James Baker, Merthyr. Henry Finlay, assistant at Baker's, said that the boots were missed from out- side the shop. Alfred Dobson, baker, Dowlais, testi fied to seeing prisoner putting a shoe in each coat pocket. Prisoner when approached said he wanted to exchange them for ale. P.C. Lewis said that he arrested pris- oner who was in Mr. Finlav's custody. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for 21 days. DOMESTIC DRAMA. MAN, WIFE AND LODGER AS ACTORS. David Jones, haulier, Caerau, was charged with deserting his wife, Cather- ine Jones. Mrs. Jones said that they had been married 17 years. She- had to leave her husband six months ago, because he threatened her. Her health was gone. He told her to go, and that he had another one ready to take her place. The husband's version was that she left him for a. change of air with R2 10s. in her pocket. She went with one Charley Coleman, a lodger, and they en- joyed themselves in a restaurant. Mrs. Jones stoutly denied this, and said that her husband had taken to another woman. Clerk (to defendant): Have you any proof of her relations with Charley Cole- man?—Her own conscience will tell that. Clerk: Never mind conscience. We dcn't recognise that in the police court. Give us some proof. The proof, however, was not forthcom- ing. Mrs. Jones said that her husband was pledging his clothes and the lodger'b clothes. He even spat in her face The husband said that he h.,d to pay en an administration order, and could t not afford to contribute towards his de- serted half. Mrs. Jones: But he does not pay it. Defendant was ordered to pay 12s. a week towards his family. EVE BLAMES ADAM. Martha Phillips, who had been found drunk in High-street, Aberdare, blamed her husband for her downfall. It was she, however, that had tc pay the peu- alty, which was 5s. and costs. TWO YEARS OLD. AViii. Lewis had to pay 10s. and costs in expiation of a two year old offence, viz., being drunk in Ynyslwyd. P.C. David Thomas proved.

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Cwmdare. ELIM.-On Sunday, at Elim Congre- gational Chapel, the services were con- ducted by the Rev. T. Hughes, Plasmarl, who preached in the morning and even- ing. NEBO.—At Nebo Baptist Chapel on Sunday the preacher was Mr. Gwilym Walters, Abernant, who preached acoept- -able sermons.

Trecynon CORRECTION.—A mistake crept into 'Our report last week of Dr. Kyce's ap- pointment. He is not going to Plymouth Town, as stated, but to Merthyr. He has been appointed by the employees of Plymouth Collieries as the workmen's doctor.

Aberdare. Value for Money.—For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit and style guarantecia), go to J. A. Evans, the noted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings, Canon Street. We beg to notify the public that in !'future our butchering establishments will be closed at mid-day on Mondays. Further, we beg to inform our customers that all our cooked specialities may be ,obtained at the usual prices in Miles's Restaurant, 2, Canon-street, Aberdare. H. H. Miles and Sons EDUCATION SOCIETY. The firt meeting of the Aberdare Education Society will be held on Monday, October 7th, when the Rev. J. M. Jones, the president of the Society, will give an ad- dress on The teacher, his essential ^qualifications/' Place of meeting, Ynys- Iwyd Council School. THE PONTYPRIDD UNITY IMPER- IAL FRIENDLY SOCIETY was first in- troduced by Mr. Joshua Hawkins, gen- secretary, at the Conway Arms six years ago, and rapid progress has been made through the Aberdare Valley since then. Seven branches have now been formed, and Mr. Hawkins is opening a new branch at the Mack worth Arms, Aberdare, on Saturday, October 5th. The society was instituted for the benefit of the working classes mainly, and the Cen- tral Committee comprising of working men only. S.E.W.U.S.—The quarterly meetings of the South East Wales Unitarian Society 'were held at Highland Place Church on Monday. In the absence of Councillor L N. Williams, who is attending the International Conference of Unitarians at Boston, U.S.A., the chair was occu- pied by the Rev. W. J. Phillips, Nottage. Among those present in the business meeting in the afternoon were the Revs. J. Hathren Davies, Cefn; D. G. Roes, Bridgend; Alva Richards, H. Robinson, F. Blount Mott (Cardiff), Arthur Gol- Aand (Newport), J. P. Kane (Dowlais), M, Evans, Aberdare; Mr. Gomer Llewelyn 'Thomas, Merthyr; Mr. Ernest D. Wil- liams, Caecoed (treasurer); Rev. Simon Jones, B.A. (Swansea), and Mr. J. Lewis (Pontypridd), secretaries. As requested in a letter received from the Rev. Eynon Lewis, twelve representatives were chosen to join delegates from the other Nonconformist Churches in promoting the Disestablishment movement. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Gomer Thomas, the question of affiliat- ing with the South Wales Unitarian As- sociation was referred to the Executive. An able paper on The Grouping of our 'Churches" was read by the Rev. J. Hathren Daviee, followed by an interest- ing discussion. Tea was served for the delegates and others in the vestry, the lady members of the Church presiding at the tables. In the evening a public ser- vice was held. The Rev. Arthur Gol- land conducted the introductory part of the service, and the Rev. F. Blount Mott delivered a discourse on U What is worth while?" CHURCH MISSION LEAGUE.-There 'was a crowded congregation at the Me- morial Hall last Sunday evening, it being the last service conducted by Mr. Clayton, lay reader, prior to his depar- ture for Rochdale. Mr. Clayton gave a brief review of his labours in Aberdare during his 18 years stay in the town. At the close of the meeting there we,re many tears and handshakes, and regret at Mr. Clayton's departure was generally ex- pressed. "God be with you till we meet again was sung with much feeling, the solo being taken by Mrs. Thomas, late of Robertstown. In the afternoon, at 2, Mr. Clayton had bidden farewell to his Sunday School scholars in Green-street, and at 3.15 a special service for men was held at the Mission Rccms. The good- byes and desires for God-speed were mingled with many tears. The climax was reached at Green-street. Long be- fore the time for starting the room was crowded. It was a grand sight. Young and old, past and present members of the "Green-street Mission came from all parts to say Good-bye"" to their friend and counsellor, one who was always ready to advise and help. The service commenced by the singing of that old favourite, "Hark, my soul, it is the Lord." The less on was read by Mr. G. Lee, who has worked with Mr. Clayton ever since he came to Aberdare. After singing, There is a fountain filled with blood," Mr. Clayton gave his last address, in which lie urged the people to make better use of the rooms which he had worked to get for them. At the close of the service, "God be with you till we meet again," was sung, and the pathcs of the hymn was fully realised on this oc- casion. At the station on Monday the people of Green Street—young and old— had assembled to say U Good-bye" to their old friend, and to wish him well in his new parish.

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. THE PRIZE DRAWING in aid of Wm. Rowe, 47, Cwmaman-road, Aberaman, originally fixed for Oct. 5th, 1907, hao been postponed to December 14th, 1907.

Cwmaman. If in need of artificial teeth don't fot get to consult Messrs. Shipway and Williams, Mountain Ash, who visit Cwff-aman every Tuesday from 2 to p m., opposite the Co-open fcive Stores COMPETITIVE CONCERT.—On Mon- day evening last a concert was held at the Public Hall in aid of Mr. William Morgan, Aberneol-street, who has been ill and unable to work for a long period. In the absence of Mr. Benjamin Lewis, colliery manager, the chair was occupied by Mr Gwilym Evans, Brynhyfryd. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Philip R,ee6, A.C., Abercwmboi; recitations, Mr Henry Davies, Corwen Villa, Aberaman. Messrs. William James and Zachariah Davies had acted as adjudicators in the test, and Madam W. J. Watts acted as accompanist throughout the evening.. After an opening song by Mr. William James (Eos Morganwg), the female solo competition was proceeded with, in. which there were 15 entries. Four well-known vocalists survived the test in the persons of Miss M. A. Caldicott, who sang Tor- iad y dydd"; Mrs. Maggie Davies (Llinos Llwchwr), who sang H Hear, ye Israel"; Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, Aberaman, who sang "Darlun fy mam," and Miss Mary Phillips, Aberneol, whose solo was The Children's Home." The marks awarded each one were: No. 1, 15; No. 2, 17; No. 3, 16; No. 4, 16. The prize was therefore awarded to Llinos, Llwchwr. The next item was the open recitation competition, in which eleven had entered and three were finally chosen to go to the stage. These were E.R.E., who recited Mr. Moody a'r fam a'r plentyn Glyndwr," who recited" The women of Mumbles Head," and H. Williams, whose recitation was The progress of madness." The prize was awarded to Glyndwr," whose proper name did not transpire. There were only four com- petitors for the male solo, and therefore it was at first abandoned. When a fifth competitor appeared upon the stage, however, a considerable hubbub was raised by the audience, who evidently re- cognised in him a local champion. It transpired that he was Mr. Gwilym Jones, a membed of the Meibion Dar Male Voice Party, and the objections of the people were so persistent that he was finally forced to withdraw. Out of the four who sang, the prize was awarded to Mr. John Jones, Kiln-street, Aberaman, who sang, "Llong a'r Goleudy." The most interesting competition of the evening was for children's choirs upon the test piece, "I sing because I love to sing" (Pinsuti). Three choirs sang:- Soar C.M. Juvenile Choir, Cwmaman, conductor, Mr. David Davies (Derwydd); Saron Congregational Juvenile Choir, Aberaman, conductor, Mr. Wm. Jones; and .seioll Baptist Juvenile Choir, Cwm- aman, conductor, Mr. W. Clay Jenkins, A.C. The first choir was awarded 33 marks, the second 33 marks, and the third 35 marks. The prize of L-3 was therefore awarded to Seion Choir. The e-ecretaria.1 arrangements were success- fully carried out by Mr. Wm. Williams, Tanyard-place, Aberaman.

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white flowers. The preacher during the day was the Rev. T. Harris, B.A., Vicar of Llanwomio. The festival ser- vices were continued on Monday Early communion at 8. Matins and Litany at 11 a.m., and Evensong and sermon at 7 p.m. The preacher was the Rev. T. Jesse Jones, M.A., Rector of Gelligaer. The special music was Woodward's service in E flat. Maunder's harvest anthem, While the earth remaineth," was also given at each service OBITUARY.—Last Monday afternoon the mortal remains of Mrs. Mary Jane Jones, wife of Mr. Rees Jones, 6, Consort- street, Miskin, were laid to rest. The deceased lady was only 38 years of age, and had succumbed after confinement. She was highly respected, and was a well known member of Bethel Congregational Chapel. She leaves a sorrowing husband and six children. Mr. Jones is a fire- man at Cwmcynon Colliery, where he has been employed, for the past nine years. The following were the princi- pal mourners: — Husband, Margaret Mary and Gwen Jones (daughters), and Emlyn, Glyn Jones (sons); Mr. and Mrs. John Price (Aberaman);- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davies, Aberaman; Mrs. Mason and her daughter Gwen, Anchor House, Aberaman; Mrs. Sam Williams, Porth, and two sons; Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Abernant; Mr David Jones and daughter Nellie, Abernant; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davies, Abernant; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, Abernant; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Abernant; Mrs. Wm. Samuel, Cwmaman; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Cwm- aman; Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Moore, Robertstown; and a. large number of sympathisers and friends from Aberdare and the Miskin neighbourhood. A beau- tiful wreath had been sent by old neigh- bours in Cardiff-road, Aberaman. The coffin was of beautifully polished and panelled satin walnut, and supplied by Mr. Frank Mills, who furnished the fun- eral throughout. The Rev. Isaac Bevan ccnducted a short service at the house and at the graveside, and" Bydd myrdd c ryfeddodall" was sung. I.L.P. AT TEA.—Last Friday evening the members of the local branch of the Independent Labour Party gathered to- gether to hold a tea, party and concert The tables were laid in the, Court Room at the Workmen's Institute, and were decorated with a brilliant blaze of choice flowers and plants. The party were in- debted to Mr. Shipway (dentist) who had secured a fine lot of bloom from Chelten- ham, and to Mr. Isaac George, .T.P., for the loan of the palms, ferns, etc. Mr. Trainer, organising secretary for South Wales, addressed the company during tea. t'me. He congratulated them on their happy social gathering, and also on the fact that they had doubled their membership during the twelve months past. With a few passing pleasantries the speaker went on to the question of the work they had in hand. He asked them not to tire., but to return to the work with redoubled vigour and energy. Mr. T. Jenkins then photographed the eompany at tea. The following ladies and gentlemen were helping at the var- ious tables --Mr. and Mrs. John Charles, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. T. Davies, Rev. and Mrs. George Neighbour, Mesdames Ben Davies, Eus- ton, Pugh, and the Misses Wood, Wat- kins, Gwen Jones, J. Jones, Evans, Ab- bott ,Davies, and Mr. W. Jenkins. Al- together about 120 partook of the splen- did repast. The concert in the evening was presided over by Mr. S. Shipton, and the following artistes rendered capital service to a harmonious evening: — Pianoforte solo, Mr. W. J. Griffiths; Mr. D. Williams, Bay of Biscay" and Hearts of Oak." Mrs. Lewis (Llinos Nedd), "For all Eternity." Mr. W. A. Jenkins, recitation, Amen Corner." Mr. W. H. Thomas, "Sailing." Mr. Ben Davies, Safe home at last." Mrs. Pugh, "Gethsemane." Miss A. Evans,, recitation, The Fall of Wolsey." Ad- dresses were given during the evening by the Rev. G. Neighbour and by the secre- tary, Mr. A. J. Thatcher. A vote of thanks proposed by Councillor R. Par- sons and seconded by Mr. H. Euston, was heartily accorded to che lady helpers and the artistes. The singing of Auld Lang Syne closed the meeting.