The Aberdare Leader

Mountain Ash Jottings. BY "LUCIFER." Brimstone and Lucifer have always been very closely associated. Which reminds me of a good story told of a doctor who, it may be necessary to add, does not live at present at Mountain Ash. One of his most persistent and assiduous clients was a Mrs M—. She was a collier's wife, and so she bad no doctors' bills to pay apart from the poundage deducted from her husband's wages at the colliery. Had it been otherwise I dare say the doctor would have discovered some means of reducing the number of her visits to the surgery. On the particular occasion I wish to refer to, Mrs M's daughter was suffering from some complaint requiring frequent doses of brimstone. And so the anxious mother was again often seen in the queue waiting her turn at the local surgery. Not content with frequent calls by day she one night, at 1 a.m., sought to disturb the harassed medico from his slumber. Not in the best of moods he opened his bedroom window and in a gruff tone enquired who was there. I want some more brimstone for my daughter," sorrowfully muttered the poor woman. 0, go to H- for brimstone," was the furious reply, and the window was closed with a bang. Street fighting seems to be on the increase notwithstanding the heavy penalties inflicted at the local courbs. A whole family was engaged in a street fight at Tyntetown the other night and the sequel was heard at the Mountain Ash Police Court last Thursday when three brothers and an uncle were fined 40s and costs each. Other cases from Ynysboeth and Mountain Ash were also dealt with. It appears that there is no law to punish combatants who engage in a set-to, unless they attract a crowd. The summonses are taken out for obstruction. But as a fight never fails to draw a crowd of spectators there is no immediate hurry for amending the law in this respect. Here is a graphic and picturesque discription (culled from the Cardiff Times) of a fight that occurred at Cardifi50 years ago 11 In con- sequence of the wetness of the day on Tuesday the labourers employed iu the town were unemployed Gathering from their haunts in Whitmore-lane, Mary Ann-street, and California,' a regular Irish colony, a gang of fellows and women trooped past the old cemet- ery (where a short time before they had laid one of their former comrades at rest with much of their characteristic grief), and hied to the Adamsdown Moors to witness a mill arranged among the navvies. A ring was formed and the rivals stripped. One of the fellows like Slasher was as ugly a black as ever run. His mug was engraved by small- pox, and had a flat Galway nose. The other fellow was the reverse in figure. He was short and stout, and his conk seemed to have been disigned from the ribs of an old-fashioned umbrella, and his head was as round as a mortar shell. He was one who would be regarded as a 0 great acquisition in the camp of the I Ojibbeways. Such were the men who were baited against each other in order to fill up the gap in Cardiff caused by a wet day, After a stubborn fight one of the combatants was dragged bleeding 9 from the ground, and the vociferous cheering of the winning gang seemed 0 11 the very germ and flower of pleasure," Some of the sporting phrases used above have come down to the present day, but whenever they appear in print now they are invariably placed between inverted commas. Mug for face was a common discription in the '50's, and it is frequently used to-day. Conk," for a good sized nose is not so frequent- ly heard, but it cannot yet be included in the ilst of obsolete slang terms, for one may still hear it from time to time at some local collieries. Another very amusing description ap- peared the other day in a South African journal. The contributor was reporting a concert and one of the artistes was honoured with the following notice :— Among the choir Miss Nora Moncho was the best songster, and her cheeks were like an apple, her mouth was like a cellar, her eyes were like an owl's at night, her hair was soft and curly, her ears were like shamrock flowers, but she looked like a crane, and her name was Jane."

The P.D. Strike. Mr Stanton's Action Upheld Acting on the instructions of the Executive Committee of the Miners' Federation, the various committees of the Powell Duffryn pits in the Aberdare Valley held a meeting on Monday even- ing to consider whether the action of Mr C. B. Stanton, miners' agent, in bring- ing out the men without notice, was justified. Resolutions approving of the agent's action were passed and forwarded to the Executive Committee.

A Collier's Crime. Brutal Murder at Abertridwr. Anita Dorothy Lawrence (19), a high- ly respectable young woman, living with her mother, sisters and brother at 5, Aberfawr Terrace, 'Abertridwr, was brutally murdered on Monday morning by a young man who lodged at the house. His name is Noah Percy Collins, age 24, and employed as a collier at the Windsor Pit. The young collier, there can be no doubt, had fallen violently in love with his landlady's daughter, Anita The latter, however, did not reciprocate his attentions. He appears to have made repeated attempts to induce her to keep company with him, but without success in fact she had declined poinc- blank to have anything to do with him. This was not because there was another young man whom she preferred; it is said there is no I- other young in the case. Her refusal arose solely irom 1 the fact that she did not care sufficiently for Collins. The latter appears to have taken Anita's coldness very much to heart, and eventually to have made a desperate resolve, which was carried out with deliberate coolness and determin- ation. He is known to have purchased a couple of sheath knives or daggers at Cardiff on Friday. On Monday morning Collins appears to have waited till the brother had left for work, then to have gone downstairs, locked the door be- tween the kitchen and the passage giv- ing access to the bedroom stairs, and finally to have attacked she girl then alone in the kitchen in a most deter- mined and ferocious manner. Al- together he inflicted seven or eight wounds. The neck was wrenched in ghastly fashion, the jugular vein being severed. In one of the two wounds in the breast half the blade of one of the knives had been lefo. Not satisfied with this, although each of the wounds so far described was enough to cause I death, Collins, with the other knife, stabbed the poor girl several times in the back, the knife penetranug the lungs. Blood flowed freely from the wounds. Collins, having finished his ghastly work, left the unbroken knife in a pool of blood, went out, calmly lit a 'cigarette, walked to a railway signal box a short distance away, and told the signalman he could send for the police as soon as he liked, as he wanted to give himself up. He remained by the signal box smoking, while the signalman went on to the bank and shouted to the policeman, whom he was aware had entered the house where the terrible crime had been committed. A BROTHER AT ABERAMAN. Prisoner behaved throughout with the utmost sangfroid. He submitted quietly to the arrest, and made a statement, it is understood, acknowledging himself as the author of the crime. The same cool attitude was maintained by him after he had been taken into custody. Little is known of his antecedents, but he has a brother living at Cadoxton, and another at Aberaman, the latter of whom he visited recently.

Local Will. MR. THOMAS JONES, GLYN- NEATH. Mr Thomas Jones, of Maesgwyn, Glynneath, brewer, of the George Brewery, Aberdare, who died on June 27, aged 78 years, left estate of the gross value of t89,187, with net person- alty £ 70,431, and probate of his will, dated May 7, 1901, with a codicil of May 20, 1908, has been granted to Mr Dtfvid Thomas Jeffreys, of 12, Castle- street, Brecon, solicitor, and Mr Thomas Jones Williams, of GJyn-Neath, brewery manager, grandson of the tes- t tator, Mr Jones left GC70 per annum to his housekeeper, Eliza Mary Bell; X500 each to his grandchildren, Maisey, Spencer, Dolly, and Hubert Williams X5,000 upon trust for his daughter-in- law. Katharine Karslake Jones, for life or widowhood, with remainder to his grand-daughters, Catharine Mary and Winifred Karslake Jones £1,000 upon trust for his son David Jones, X2,000 upon trust for his daughter Mary Jones, X2,000 upon trust for his daughter Jane Durance Jones, and he left the residue of his estate upon trust for his sons, Samuel Gwyn Jones and Francis Trevor Jones and his grandson, Thomas Jones Williams and he directed his trustees at their discretion to carry on his business.

"The dove in the clefts of the rock" is a lovely picture of the sure refuge of the helpless soul.

Hirwain Collieries' Manager. Mr Robert T. Rees, Glandare, has been appointed general manager and agent of the Tower and Aberdare-Mer- Collieries, Hirwain, as successor to the late Mr Isaac H. Jones.

NO TEA LIKE 'Quaker' Tea OF ALL GROCERS

Penrhiwceiber Flower Show and Sports. The fifth annual show and sports of the Penrhiwceiber and District Horticul- tural Society was held on Monday in the Glasbrook Field, Penrhiwceiber, which had been kindly lent for the occasion by Air. E. L. Hann, manager of Cory Bros. Collieries. There was an attendance of about 4,000. The officials were:-Fruit, vegetables, flowers, and honey: Mr. E. H.°Battram, F.R.H.S., Abercynon; Mr. John Davies, Abe r a man; and Mr. Jas. Comlev, Aberdare. Freehand drawing and essays, Mr. W. Williams, Mountain Ash, and Mr. Ivor Davies, Penrhiwcei- ber. Needlework and knitting, the Misses E. M. and K. Phillips-Jones, Pen- rhiwceiber. Sports handicapper and starter, Mr. Ted Lewis, Pontypridd. Judges, Mr. Evan Jenkins, Mr. George Groves (Navigation Hotel. Mountain Ash), Mr. J. D. Lisle, and Mr. T. Rich- ards. Chairman of committee, Mr. A. George; treasurer, Mr. A. M. Jones; hon. secretaries. Messrs. William Hale and H. E. Newman; sports secretary, Mr J. J. Carr. From the subjoined list of awards it will be seen that the working ■iieu of the district did well at the show. The Mountain Ash Volunteer Band, under the leadership of Mr T. Valentine, played selections of music at intervals. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour. LIST OF AWARDS. Vegetables—Open. Vegetables, nine varieties—1, T. MuS- pott gardener to Lord Aberdare; 2, E. L. Hann; 3, C. Garrett, Trecynon. Spring Onions: 1, H. Hale. Mountain Ash; 2, T. Muscott; 3, F. Cox, Aber- dare. Autumn Sown Onions: 1, T. Brewer, Morganstown 2, J. Muscott; 3, J. A. Newman, Llandaff. Eschallots: 1, W. Jenkins, Aberdare; 2, H. Hale; 3, C. Chappel, Cwmbach. Carrots, long: 1, Lord Aberdare; 2, E. L. Hann; 3, S. Chappel, Cwmbach.- Short: 1, J. Muscott; 2, T. Phillips, Penrhiwceiber; 3, S. Chappel, Cwmbach. Parsnips: 1, Lord Aberdare; 2, T. A. Newman; 3, T. Brewer, Morganstown. Turnips: 1, W. Thomas, Aberdare; 2, T. Picton, Troedyrhiw; 3, J. Muscott. Beet: 1, H. Hale; 2, J. Muscott; 3, T. Webb, Abercynon. Kidney Potatoes: 1, J- Muscott; 2, E. W. Jones; 3, Isaac George, The Grove. Mountain Ash. White Cabbage: 1, T. A. Newman; 2, S. Chappel; 3, G. H. Walters. Red Cabbage: 1, H. Meaton, Ynys- boeth; 2, T. A. Newman; 3, J. Prosser, Aberdare. Cauliflowers: 1, T. J. Thomas, Aber- clare; 2, J. Muscott. Beans, runner: 1, T. Brewer; 2, E. W. Jones, Taffs Well; 3, H. Hale. Peas: 1, Fred Tucker, Aberdare; 2, D. Francis, Troedyrhiw; 3, T. J. Thomas, Aberdare. Red Celery: 1, J. Muscott; 2, H. Hale; 3, T. J. Thomas. White Celery: 1, J. Muscott; 2, T. Picton; 3. T. J. Thomas. Cucumbers: 1, T. J. Thomas; 2, J. Muscott; 3, E. L. Hann. Tomatoes: 1, E. L. Hann; 2, T. J. Thomas; 3, T. Picton. Vegetable Marrows: 1, W. Thomas, Aberdare; 2, H. Hale; 3, T. J. Thomas. Salad: 1, J. Muscott; 2, H. Hale; 3, E. L. Hann. Rhubarb: 1, Thomas Jones, D.C., Penrhiwceiber; 2, T. J. Thomas; 3, D. Francis, M.E., Troedyrhiw. Fruit. Dessert Apples: 1, T. Brewer; 2, J. Muscott; 3, T. G. Pilliard, Aberdare. Culinary Apples: 1, H. Hale; 2, J. Mus- cott; 3. Isaac George, J.P. White Grapes: J. Muscott. Black Grapes: 1, J. Muscott 2, Isaac George. Black Currants: J. T. Thomas, Aber- dare Red Currants: 1, J. Muscott; 2, E. L. Hann. White Currants: J. Mus- cott. Gooseberries: 2, H. Shaddrach, Aber- cynon. Plants. Greenhouse Ferns: 1, E. L. Hann; 2, Isaac George; 3, H. Hale. Coleus: 1, Hale; 2, E. L. Hann; 3, C. Garrett, Aoerdare. Begonias: 1, J. Muscott; 2, C. Garrett; 3, Dr. E. P. Evans, Mountain Ash. Geraniums: 1, E. L. Hann; 2, C. Garrett; 3, Dr. R W. Jones. Fuchsias: 1, Dr. R. W. Jones; 2, E. L. Hann. Eegonias: H. Hale. Gloxinias: 1, Dr. R. W. Jones; 2, J. Summerill, Pentwyn. Table plants: It,aae George, Mountain Ash. Cut Flowers. Cactus Dahlias. 1, D. L. Williams, Nelson; 2, S. J. Thomas, Aberdare; 3, J. Morris, Miskin. Fancy Dahlias: 1, J. Harrison; 2, D. A. Francis, Troedyrhiw; 3, Thos. Jones, Penrhiwceiber. Phlox Drummondi: 1, G. Bernett, Troedyrhiw; 8, H. Hale. Petunias: 1, H. Hale; 2, G. Eynon, Miskin. Carnations: 1, J. W. Tbonfas, Whit- church; 2, H. Carpenter, Miskin. Verbenas: 1, D. Francis; 2, Thomas Jones. Asters 1, C. Bridgman, Glanlay-street, Penrhiwceiber; 2, J. W. Thomas, Whit- church. Stocks: 1, George Eynon; 2, Samuel Pearce. Best Trade Exhibit, open to nursery- men, of Cut Flowers and Plants: 1, W. Marsh, Aberdare; 2, W. Treseder, Car- diff. Best Collection of Vegetables: J. Muscott. Honey. 1, Sergeant Davies, Penrhiwceiber; 2, G. H. Walters. COTTAGERS. Allotment Garden: 13 H. Meoton, Ynysboeth; 2, T. Webb, Abercynon; 3, W. Knapton, Abercynon. Cottage Garden: 1, C. Bridgeman, Penrhiwceiber; 2, J. Morris, Miskin; 3, M. Bevan, Penrhwceiber. Collection of Vegetables: 1, Tom Webb; 2, C. Garrett, Trecynon; 3, Fred Hale, Mountain Ash: Spring Onions: 1, H. Hale; 2, J. Cox; 3, S. Saunders, Ynvsybwl. Eschalots: 1, Tom Hale; 2, J. Cox: 3, George Mayne. Leeks: S. Chappel, Cwmbach. Long Carrots: 1, S. Chappel 2, Fred Hale; 3, Thomas Picton. Short Carrct8 1, Thomas Picton; 2, S. Chappel; 3, T. W. Phillips, Miskin. Parsnips: 1, J. Fox, Aberdare; 2, T. W. Phillips; 3, T. Webb. Turnips: 1, W. Hemmings; 2, W. Thomas; 3, T. Webb. Beetroot: 1, T. Picton; 2, Chappel; 3, T. Webb. Kidney Potatoes: 1, Edward Perry, Newtown; 2, T. W. Phillips; 3, Tom Webb. Round Potatoes: 1, E. Perry; 2, T. Webb; 3, W. Thomas, Aberdare. Four Distinct Kinds of Potatoes: 1, C. Garrett; 2, Tom Webb. White Cabbage: 1, W. Knapton; 2, G. Newman; 3, S. Chappel. Red Cabbage: 1, W. Jenkins; 2, J. Cox; 3, H. Meaton, Ynysboeth. Cauliflower: 1, T. W. Phillips; 2, A. Jones, Penvdarren; 3, W. Hemmings. Runner Beans: 1, W. Jenkins; 2, W. Hemmings; 3, Thomas Hale. Peas: 1, Tom Webb; 2, E. Mayne; 3, Tom Hale. Celery: 1, T. W. Phillips; 2, Fred Hall; 3, Tom Webb. Cucumbers: 1, T. Webb; 2, H. Meaton; 3, James Morris, Miskin. Vegetable Marrows: 1, Fred Hale; 2, W. Thomas; 3, T. W. Phillips. Lettuce: 1, J. Hale; 2, W. Hemmings; 3, Fred Crocker, Aberdare. Parsley: 1, T. W. Phillips; 2, F. Hale; 3. J. Holloway, Cwmbach. Tomatoes: 1, C. Garrett, Trecynon; 2, S. Saunders; 3, J. Morris. Rhubarb: 1, F. Hale; 2, H. Meaton; 3, Tom Webb. Broad Beans: 1, Thomas Picton; 2, W. Jenkins; 3, H. Meaton. Flower Plants in Pots: 1, E. Williams; 2, J. Morris; 3, C. Garrett. Fuchsias: 1, C. Bridgman; 2, Tom Webb. Petunias: 1, Mrs. Morris, Penrhiwcei- ber; 2, T. Morris. Begonia, foliage: 1, C. Morris; 2, W. White; 3, T. Webb. Balsam: 1, H. Meaton; 2, C. Bridg- man. Begonia, flowering: 1, C. Garrett; 2, Mrs. Morris. Geraniums: 1, C. Garrett; 2, T. Webb. Pot of Musk: J. Summerill. Window Plants, any variety: 1, Mrs. Jones; 2, M. L. James; 3, H. Meaton. Window Plant in Bloom: 1, H. Car- penter; 2, J. Carpet; 3, J. Summerill. Carnations: 1, T. Webb; 2, G. Eynon; 3, H. Meaton. Dahlias: 1, T. Harrison; 2, J. Harri- son: 3, W. White, Troedyrhiw. Marigolds: 1, H. Carpenter; 2, J. Morris; 3, T. Picton. Pansies: 1, W. White: 2, C. Bridg- man. Basket of Cut Flowers: 1, J. Hall; 2, Mary Stroud, Cwmbach; 3, C. Garrett, Aberdare. Wikt Fiowers: 1, J. Prowle, Aberdare; 2, H. Meaton; 3. Edith E. Carr. Asters: 1, J. Hale; 2, A. Harrison; 3, T. Picton. Mignonette: 1, J. Hale; 2, T. Webb; 3, not known. Stocks: 1, Fred Hale; 2, J. Hale; 3, A Harrison. Roses: 1, Marv Stroud; 2, J. Carpet; 3, W. Blacker, Penrhiwceiber. Sweet Peas 1, J. Prowle; 2, J. Morris 3. C. Garrett. INDUSTRIAL AND ART CLASSES. Child's Knitted Vest or Scarf: 1. M. O. Morgan; 2. Kate Davies. Specimen of Plain Needlework: 1, H. Jenkins; 2, E. J. Simister; 3, S. J. Thomas. Hand-knitted Stocking, bov or girl under 18 years: 1, Ethel M. Love; 2, M. Davies. Freehand Drawing for Boys: 1, Arthur Stag; 2, W. Day; 3, Beatrice Kent, Newtown. Map of Wales; 3, R. Evans (no second or .first prize). Water-Colour Drawing: 1, W. Nex, xnysboetli; 2, Marcus. Dish of Hens' Eggs: 1, W. Rees; 2, o. Hoyuon 3, M. Bevan I k> f^ —- SPORTS. 120 Yards Open Handicap: Final—1, D. Bevan, Mountain Ash; 2, E. Vaughan, Pontypridd; 3, G. Hunt, Abercynon. Boys' Race, 100 Yards: 1, W. Griffiths, Penrhiwceiber; 2, W. Rees Jones, Mer- 'hyr; 3, B. Squance, Penrhiwceiber. Tug-of-War: 1, Lee and Cvnon, Pen- rhiwceiber; 2, Penrhiwceiber Collierv Team. Men's Race, over 40 years: 1, Jake Summerill; 2, W. Dimery. A special prize was awarded to Mr. Rees Dowen. who finished last. 300 Yards Open Handicap 1, George Vaughan, Merthyr; 2, E. Vaughan, Pontypridd; 3, W. Bick, Porth.

Football. BY "MTJDDIED OAF." In the vourse of a week or so the football season will be upon us, and the number of new teams that have sprung up in the district will have started upon their goal-getting campaigns. Locally, we may surely look forward to some fine performances. Dai Thomas, the celebrated Aberaman- ite, who has secured a reputation as a prolific try-getter up in Yorkshire dur- ing the past two seasons, will this week leave once more for Halifax for the forthcoming season. I understand that Thomas has had several tempting offers from some of the clubs up North, but the Halifax Club will not part with him. The Gadlys Stars A.F.C. will be up next season under a new name, viz., Aberdare Thistles." and the annual meeting will be held on Friday evening at the Heathcock Inn. The Club would be pleased to arrange some good fixtures with any of the contemporary teams in this or other districts. It will be re- membered that they were the only olub who emerged totally undefeated during the whole of last season. The secretary pro. tern. is Mr. W. Forey, 13, Dare- street, Aberdare. At a meeting of the members of the Aberdare Northern Union Club which was held :the other week, some splendid enthusiasm was shewn in the proceedings, which were presided over by Mr. Ted Ruther. The following gentlemen were appointed as Directors of the Club: — Messrs. Z. Andrews, Ted Burge, Thomas Edwards, J. Williams, Ted Ruther, A. S. Pleace (junr.), John Morris, and Llew Deere; the latter being also appointed as secretary of the club. The following were elected on the Finance Committee: Messrs. John Watkins, Z. Andrews, A. S. Pleace. John Williams, Ted Burge. i. C. Francis, H. Knight, and J. Macken- zie. The Match Committee will consti- tute the following gentlemen: Messrs. Ted Ruther, H. C. Francis, B. J. Lewis, J. Mackenzie, A. S. Pleace, and Dan Thomas. It was decided that the head- quarters be the Locomotive Inn; that the club's colours should be dark blue; and that the Metropolitan Bank should act as treasurers. The team may hold its first practice match at the New Athletic Grounds on Saturday. It is understood that the services of several well-known men have been secured for the team., and the opening game should attract a good "gate." Bryn Bushton, a popular Aberaman- ite, who was seen to advantage in the ranks of the Cynon Stars F.R.C., has now gone over to the Hull Club, who have secured his services as a U playing junior." This week-end will see the club's full dress rehearsal, when I hope' Bryn will make a mark! I have received the following communi- cation from a Mountain Ash enthusiast who signs himself Old Firm": _u Sup- porters of the Old Firm will be glad to hear that the club is going to have a successful season, and that several new players will assist the team this year. A good fixture list is in store for followers of the Old Firm, and the season will be opened on September 9th with Ply- mouth at home. Any player wishing to take part in the trial on Sept. 7th can send his name to the secretary." A scientist is now trying to find out why some footballers, who are inspired by the "cup that cheers," see the ball doubled! What we wish to find out is whv some of them can't see the ball at all! What has become of the Schoolboys' League, I wonder?

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Cricket. I ABERDARE G.W.R. v. ABERDARE THURSDAY XI. Played in the Ynys Field on Thursday. F. Stolle and A. Buttery again figured well, both in batting and bowling. Scores: (3-. W.K A. Hodges, b Jenkine. 0 B. W. Gittens, c James, b Wat- kins. 1 A. Terrett, c and b Jenkins 1 A. Buttery, run out 32 F. Stone, b Havard. 24 F. Canter, c Owen, b Price, 5 H. Meadows, b Havard. 0 E. W. Evans, b Havard. 5 F. W. Norridge, b Miles. 0 J. H. Morgan, b Havard. 0 F. Luckett, not olit 0 Extras 8 Jji;' Total. 76 Thursdays. J. Davies, b Stone 5 P. G. James, b Stone. 0 T. Price, st Carter, b Stone. 5 T. Miles, b Gittens. 1 G. Owens, b Gittens 0 — Watkins, b Stone. 0 B. Rees, b Stone. 2 J. Havard, b Stone. 7 Extras. 8 Total (for 8 wickets). 28 B. Jenkins, C. Strothers, and Mears did not bat.

CWMDARE v. ROBERTSTOWN. This match was played on the grounds of the former, and ended in a narrow win for the latter by a run. In the fermer team F. Harris made his first ippearance Scores: ,'t:' :¡" ?, Cwmdare. T. Williams, b Daley. 1 S. Geen. c Samuel 9 F. Harris, c Crane. 1 B. James, lbw 1 W. Thomas, b Samuel 6 J. Richards, c Howells 2 D. Isaac, c Samuel 0 T. Morgan, not oit 3 J. Stephens, c Daley 15 T. Griffiths, b Samuel 8 W. Isaac, c Crane. 0 Extras. 4 Total. 50 Robertstown. J. James, b Morgans. 2 D. Rees, b Tsaa,o 3 L. Morgan, b Morgan. 0 D. T. Williams, b Morgan. 8 T. Daley, c Griffiths 12 E. Ho walls, b Morgan 8 D. Griffiths, o Geen 1 W. T. Thomas, b Morgan 0 W. H. Davies. b Isaac.. 1 T. Howell, not out 10 J. N. Crane, c F. Harris 1 Extras. 5 Total. 51

Aberdare Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Dr. Davies, and Mr. D. W. Jones. TRANSFER. Mr. W. T. Howell applied for the transfer of the Lamb and Flag, Aber- arnan, from W. Hallisey to W. Rees Price. Granted. P.D. WORKMEN TO BE SUMMONED. rr. W. Kenshole, on behalf of the Powell Duffryn Co., made an application for summonses against several of the, workmen employed by that Co. for ab- senting themselves from work. It was stated that the hearing of the cases would be adjourned. CWMBACH PUGILISM. Charles Jenkins and Rees Jones were summoned for obstructing Phillip-row, Cwmbach, by fighting. P.C. Kear gave evidence. Fined 40s. and costs.. PERSISTENT. David Edwards, Trecynon, was sum- moned for being drunk and refusing to quit the Blue Bell, Trecynon. Defendant was ejected once and re- turned afterwards. Fined 15s. and costs. GO AND SIN NO MORE. Emma Jenkins was charged with being drunk in Duke-street, Aberdare. P.C. Owen Thomas said that the woman was lying on the pavement, helplessly drunk. Stipendiary: Where do you live P—In Glyn-neath. I came to Trecynon to see my children. She was discharged with a caution. V .,y., INEBRIETY. T. Davies, Abercwmboi; R. Wigley, Aberaman; and George Baxter, fined 10s. and costs each for drukenness. A Brilliant Meteor. SEEN BY AN ABERDARE MAN. One of the most conspicuous objects which was seen during the recent display of August meteors appeared on August 2, at 10 p.m. It was seen by Mr G. Powell, Gloucester street, at Aberdare as a very striking object travelling from Cepheus to the bead of Draco, and it was also recorded by Miss Irene Warner, of Bristol, as a few degrees abolve the Eastern star in the tail of the Great Bear, whence it moved towards Arcturus. The meteor left a long luminous train, and was about as bright as the planet Jupiter.

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