The Aberdare Leader

High Constable Congratulated Mr. R. H. Miles, the newly elected High Constable of Miskin Higher, has received several congratulations from various quarters, among them being the following from Mr. A. E. Kimpton, formerly Church Missioner at Aber- dare :— Peterborough Diocesan C.E.T.S. 40 Lancaster Road, Leicester, May 18, 1913. Dear High Constable,—Kindly allow me to add my sincere congratulations to the many you have already received, on your appointment to so high an office. I feel the appointment to be a most worthy one, as Aberdare is assured thereby of practical business ability being biought to bear on all that concerns the town's best welfare, and also a large hearted sympathy for all that calls for a display of practical Christianity. My words are somewhat belated—but not the less sincere-ow- ing to circumstances which I am sure you will understand. Your appoint- ment adds one more grief to my depar- ture, for I would have liked to have been in 'Berdar during your year of office. My heart still aches for many friends and the work in the dear old town; my mind still has vivid recollections of the extreme kindness shewn by so many on my departure, and important though the post I now hold is there are some things I have left behind which I feel can never be replaced. Assuring you of my prayers and best wishes,—Yours very sincerely, A. E. KIMPTON.

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Aberdare Valley Golf. The f6urth annual May meeting of the'Aberdare Valley Club has concluded. The Club Championship Shield was won by Mr W. Llewelyn Morgan (171), the runner-up being Mr A. R. Williams (178). The course is 36 holes. The Ladies' May Cup was won by Miss J. E. Davies (5 and 3), the runner-up being Miss M. A. Wager. The prizes were dis- tributed by Mrs W. R. Edwards, Hir- wain. Results: — Men's driving—1, T. H. Davies; 2, R. D. Williams. Men's foursome—1, Rev. J. M. Jones and T. H. Davies; 2. R. Tebbitt and R. D. Williams; A. J. Prosser and D. R. Griffiths. Men's approaching and putting—1, Rev. J. M. Jones; 2, Llewelyn Griffiths and A. O. Mander. Ladies' driving—1, Miss J. E. Davies; 2, Miss E. Hannah. Mixed foursome- Miss J. M. Davies and R. Tebbitt 1 down; Miss E. Hannah and O. Williams, 2 down. Ladies' approaching and putting—1, Mrs Finney: 2, Mrs E. D. Williams. :Men's stroke handicap—1, A. R. Wil- liams and W. Ll. Morgan; 2, Rev. J. M. Jones and W. G. Thomas. Ladies' stroke handicap—1, Miss J. M. Davies; 2, Mrs T. Finney and Miss D. Morgan. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, by the Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. L. Rowlands. i.

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Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, June 4th Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Messrs D. P. Davies, L. N. Williams, D. W. Jones and Owen George.

Bad Language. Mary Jane James, Hirwain, was charged with using indecent language. P.C. Morgan deposed that on May 2 £ nd he heard the defendant quarrelling with a man named Richard Moss, in Aberdare Road. She used very bad language. Mrs. James said she had been Moss' housekeeper, and he had turned her out.—Fined 5s. and costs.

Obstructing Cadlys Road. Robert Fisher was brought up for ob- struction. P.C. Bevan said that defendant was in charge of a horse and rag cart. The offence took place on Gadlys Road, which was "up" owing to the construc- tion of the tramways. Defendant first or all wanted to proceed along the wrong side of the road, and when stopped used abusi/e language towards him. When defendant did proceed along the right side he stopped hall way, and obstructed a number of brakes. Defendant was ordered to pay 5s. and costs.

Miscellaneous. Wm. Bro-jgh, Trevor Street, Aber- dare, neglecting to take out a dog licence, fined 7st 6d. Richard Smales allowing a dog to stray :n Brecon Road, Hirwain, fined 2s 6d. Ernest Thomas Pembroke was brought up for driving a locomotive and wagons on the highway without having a communication cord between the engine and the hind wagon.—P.C. His- ton said he saw defendant driving through Abercwmbci. Lefendant declared that he did not know that a cord was necessary, inas- much as the wagons were empty. The charge was dismissed on pay- ment of costs.

Prosecution by Guardians. Frank Durston was sued for repay- ment of money due to the Guardians. —Order forthwith. David Jones, sued for sum of money c.wing on a maintenance order.—Order to pay forthwith.

0 Less or More? Thomas Henry Morris, owed JE9 10s. on a maintenance order. Warrant Officer Richards said that defendant was a single man, and had not paid anything hardly since the order was made. The order was for 4s. a week. Defendant said he was now a married man. Stipendiary: How long have you been married? Defendant: A couple of months. Stipendiary: You will be able to pay more, now. Defendant: Less I should say. (Laughter.) Stipendiary: Well, you must pay this money or leave your wife for two months. Then she'll break her heart. Make the best arrangements you can with Mr. Richards.

Shops Act Prosecutions. Geo. Lewis, butcher Aberdare, was summoned under the Shops Act. Mr. D. Llewelyn Griffiths, Clerk to the Aberdare District Council, prose- cuted, and explained that the defend- ant had a meat stall in the Aberdare Market. B. Lewis, Shops Act Inspector, stated that on Saturday, May 24, he saw Lewis' Stall open at 11.35 p.m. When defendant saw him he proceeded to put up the shutters. He told him he would be reported. Witness added that he had warned defendant on two previous occasions. Lewis said he thought he was en- titled to remain open so long as the Market was open. Frank Evans, butcher, was similarly summoned. Inspector Lewis saw this defendant's stall open in the Market at 11.35 p.m. on the same date. There were three or four women in his stall. He had warned defendant previously. The summons against Lewis was dis- missed on payment of costs, while Evans, who had been previously sum- moned, was ordered to pay 5s. and costs.

One Hundred and Twenty-One." Mary Ann Northey, drunk and dis- orderly in Station Street, Aberdare, was fined 20s. and costs. This was the lady's 122nd appearance.

Drunk and Disorderly. David Francis Jones, two offences, one in Chancery Lane, Mountain Ash, and one in Merthyr Road, Hirwain! 10s. and costs in each case. Patrick McCarthy, in Hirwain, os. and costs. Joseph Davies, in Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, 10s. and costs.

A Bet and a Blow. Cattle Dealers' Quarrel. Evan Walters, cattle dealer, Aber- dare, was summoned by James G. Mc- Kenzie, skin merchant, Tudor Terrace, for assault. Mr. W. Thomas, Aber- dare, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. St. John Francis Williams (instructed by Mr. F. P. Charles, Merthyr) for de- .Y fendant. There was a cross-summons. James Gordon McKenzie, plaintiff, stated he had been a skin merchant in the Market for 17 years. On May 21st last Walters came to him and offered skins for sale. Witness offered him a price, but they couldn't agree. Wal- ters said he had a better price from some buyer away from Aberdare. Wit- ness doubted that, and then defendant offered to bet him £10 to tl that he did. Plaintiff accepted the bet, and the money ( £ 11) was placed in his son's (Alec) hands. After plaintiff left the Slaughter-house he was followed by de- fendant as far as the bridge. Witness, in answer to defendant, said lie would not be satisfied with his day book, but would be satisfied if he produced his cheque book. McKenzie was carrying hi3 overcoat over his arm, and when he suggested chucking the money in the river, defendant struck him a blow, which made him bleed severely and caused a compound fracture of the nose. By Mr. Francis Williams: Frank Evans, a butcher, went for a book. The book (produced) did not prove that he had lost the bet. He did not strike Walters at all. He felt stunned, but did not fall. He went to the Slaughter- house to see Walters and two men named Llewelyn and Smale were pres- ent. He didn't offer to fight either of them. He had never assaulted Thomas Morgan, a cattle dealer, and had never appeared in a police court before. He was not a fighting man. Alec Gordon McKenzie, son of plain- tiff, remembered the conversation be- tween his father and Walters on May 21st. On the bridge an argument en- sued. Walters said he would stand by hi; cheque book and counterfoil, but later wanted to stand by his day book. Walters struck his father because his dad told him to chuck the money in the river. When the book was brought back, it was not opened. His dad would not look at it. The Stipendiary, interposing, said he quite understood the man wishing the money to be thrown in the river "Don't waste time, Mr. Williams, on that point." Mr. Williams: I don't want to waste time but I want to put the case clearly for the defence. James Thomas, butcher, Cwmdare, remembered the dispute on May 21st. He could hear talking about 15 yards away. He saw Walters throw his coat off and strike McKenzie on the nose. Dr. Isaac Banks saw McKenzie on May 21st. There was a compound frac- ture of the nose and great loss of blood. Witness had to plug the nose, and the healing process would take a consider- able time. Mr. Williams opened the case for the defence, and called Evan Walters, who stated that Mc- Kenzie and he talked about the pur- chase of some skins. Frank Evans was sent for the day book, which was to de- cide the bet. When the book was opened it showed that McKenzie had lost the bet. Plaintiff then said he would "chuck" his son in the river if he paid over the money. Plaintiff struck him and then he struck back again in defence. Witness went back to the Slaughter-house, and McKenzie came to him and offered to fight, but he re- fused. Stipendiary I don't think much of this man's evidence. Frank Evans, butcher, Aberdare, was asked to go and fetch the day book. The book was opened, and when it was found it was against McKenzie, Alec offered to pay the money to Walters. Then the tight^ took place, and some- one called Walters to the Slaughter- house. Lewis John Llewelyn, butcher, Glyn- neath, was in the beef room on May lst talking to Walters and a man n:1med Smale. McKenzie came in and wanted to have a go at Walters, but he refused. Silas Smale, butcher, Glyn-neath, cor- roborated. The Stipendiary said the case was quite clear to the Bench. They didn't believe Evans' evidence nor Walters'. McKenzie had his coat over his arm, and was struck a violent blow. Walters would be fined £ 5 and costs. The Stipendiary: My colleagues are guite in agreement with me, and we had seme hesitation about sending him to prison.

Breach of Colliery Rule. Wm. Calvert, banksman, was sum- tr-oned by the Powell Duffryn Colliery Co. for absenting himself from duty.— Mr W. Kenshole prosecuted. John Powell, manager of the colliery, saw the defendant and a man named Williams coming from the direction of th., Railway Inn. He called to them, but they did not reply. He followed them to the carpenter's shop. They smelt strongly of drink, and made the excuse that they had been to get trams. The colliery was endangered because the heat had caused the guides to ex- pand.—Wm. Smedley. was engaged on May 26th sending things down for re- pairs. Witness went to the stores, end both defendants were away. The men were underground, and there was no one to take the signals.—Fined 20s. and costs. Language.;—Joseph Jenkins was sum- moned for using indecent language to- wards Bessie Jenkins. Mr. W. Thomas appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Howells for defendant.-Mr. Thomas explained that the parties were related and he and Mr. Howell had agreed, with their Worships' permission, to settle the case bv binding both over in their own re- cognizances. Drunk and Disorderly. Evan John Roberts, Frederick Horne and William Roberts in Chapel Street, Aberaman, L's. and costs each. Drunk in Charge.—Geo. Hy. Gibbs was charged with being drunk in charge of a mineral water cart and horse in Trevor Street, Aberdare. — 20s. and costs.

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Aberdare Chamber of Trade. The monthly meeting of the Aber- dare and District Chamber of Trade was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. C. R. Vicary (president) was in the chair, supported by Mr. A. E. Harmston (senior vice-president) and Mr. T. W. Griffiths (junior vice-president, and late secretary), who acted as secretary to,- the evening in the place of Mr. E. H. Evans.

Aberdare and the Telephone. Mr. B. Waite, Cardiff, district manager of the P.O. Telephone system, wrote stating that the request of the Aberdare Chamber of Trade had been carefully considered, and the Post- master General had agreed to substi- tute "Merthyr Tydvil and Aberdare area" instead of Merthyr Tydvil area." It was pointed out that this was not exactly what was appied for. What the Chamber wanted was to classify all the local subscribers—from Hirwain to Penrhiwceiber—under the heading "Aberdare Valley." At present Aber- dare came under the heading of Mer- thyr Tydfil, and a person had to wade through hundreds of Merthyr names in searching for the number of an Aber- dare subscriber. It was moved and seconded that the Post Office be asked to grant this- re- quest.—Carried.

Sunday Trading. Mr. W. R. Edmunds, Merthyr, wrote regarding the above" question, which would came up for discussion at the meeting of the South Wales Federated Chambers of Trade, and mentioned that a general conference representing var- ious bodies would be held at Cardiff on June 5th. Mr. R. H. Miles said that it would be well for this Chamber to be represented at this conference. Mr. W. J. G. Evans volunteered to attend, and he was asked to represent the Chamber there.

Butchers and Shops Act. Mr. R. H. Miles, referring to corres- pondence that had been read, said that with regard to the Shops Act, he under- stood that the butchers were now peti- tioning for the revoking of the closing order every night of the week. At the last meeting Mr. J. Vincent said that all they wanted was an extra half-hour on Saturday nights. Mr. Vincent: That is so. If the Chamber had supported me in getting that half-hour, the butchers would have been satisfied with that. Now they are petitioning for the revocation of the whole order, and 12 or 14 names have already been obtained. Air. 11. L. Berry said the district could congratulate itself that by the adoption of the Shop Hours Act, auc- tion sales had been stopped after the closing hours. No action was taken respecting the butchers' petition.

The Wood and Stone Agitation. The minutes of various committees held in connection with the agitation against the laying of wooden blocks by the District Council, were adopted. The Chairman referred to the kind- ness of Mr. J. W. Hurt in placing the Market Hall, Aberdare, at the dis- posal of the town meeting on Monday el ening, gratis. (Hear, hear.) Mr. R. L. Berry moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hurt, and Mr. T. Codd seconded. Mr. J. W. Hurt briefly responded, and mentioned that he had prevailed upon a Benefit Dance Committee, Aber- aman, to postpone their meeting till next Monday evening.

Jurors' Grievances. .The grievances of tradesmen who have to serve on juries were briefly dis- cussed. It was stated that solicitors and chemists were exempt from serving. Chairman: What about Bioscope pro- prietors ? Mr. W. Haggar: It toucheth not me. I am just over 60, but I have every sympathy with those who have to give their time to the work for no recom- pense whatever. It is a crying shame. Mr. T. Lloyd: Is it a fact that people over 60 are exempt, There is a gener- al idea that men over 60 are not fit. 'Laughter.) I am bordering on 60. The Chairman remarked that he had followed correspondence in the daily press on the subject, and one person particularly was taking keen interest in H. It was resolved that this person be written to, promising the Chamber's support.

The Annual Picnic. The Chairman announced that Mr. T W. Griffiths had very kindly taken over the secretarial arrangements with regard to the picnic, at a moment's notice. The picnic would take place on Thursday, June 12th, to Symond's Yat and Chepstow. Tickets had been sent out that evening, and anyone not re- quiring same must return them not later than Monday next. Mr. T. W. Griffiths said he had ob- tained slides from the G.W.R., showing places of interest in and around Sjmond's Yat and Chepstow. These were being shown at Mr. Haggar's nightly. Mr. Harmston said they were greatly indebted to Mr. Griffiths for stepping into the breach and assisting in the pic- nic arrangements.

Inspector of Schools Dead. A NATIVE OF ABERDARE. The death occurred at Pontypridd on Sunday of Mr John Rees, who was formerly one of his Majesty's inspectors for schools in South Wales. The de- ceased gentleman was a native of the Aberdare district. Mr Rees was edu- cated as a pupil teacher at Ysgol y Comin, and afterwards became head- master at Bodringallt, Ystrad. He was one of the first headmasters to be ap- pointed inspector, in which capacity he served for a number of years in the Merthyr and Swansea centres. Upon retiring several years ago he went to live at Pontypridd. He leaves a widow to mourn his death.

Scraps. BY "TtlE SCRIBE." The Aberdare Council has openly ncuted vox Populi. Our worthy Coun- cillors are determined to have peace at any price at their conclaves at the Town Hall-well, at a cost of E850, at any rate. The Council is going to have a complete monopoly of wooden blocks, if not of blockheads. You know that old saying about the one who pays the piper demanding the right to call the tune. But the Aber- dare Council are going to spend the ratepayer's money to the tune of nearly a thousand pounds, and when the poor chap protests he is scorned and sneered ^.re not our and mightv Councillors to take their mandate from the citizens of the town and district? And how are the citizens to voice their mandate except by means of representa- tive town meetings? We have already had two such meetings. "In the mouth of two or three witnesses every word i nr-ay be established." And the evidence of the Memorial Hall and Market Hall meetings is sufficient to convict the Aberdare Councillors. Who said, "Hang the lot!" It is high time this blockade were brought to an end. It makes one sigh for that celestial municipality whose streets are paved with something better than either wood or stone. Ö In this crisis the Aberdare and Dis- trict Chamber of Trade Jias amply justified its existence. It has taken the initiative, and the town will now take the referendum. In reference to this subject the fol- lowing appeared in the "Evening Ex- press" :—" Aberdare people have their nightmare of wooden blocks. It is not on anything like the mammoth scale of Cardiff, and perhaps it is just as well, for ratepayers in other parts have not become endured to the long-sufferings of the Taffsiders, to whom gold is as common as coal in the hills. All the same, the natives of Sweet 'Berdar feel very keenly on the question, and at the least they would like to be able to save a few hundreds of pounds if they are not able to squander thousands. The town is blessed with a chamber of trade which is alive, not only to local re- quirements, but also to the desirability of keeping the rates down—a little mat- ter which is only of secondary import- ance to the city of white palaces and bumpy, hard wood-blocks. The pro- blem at both places is much the same, however, in that it is intimately associ- ated with the tramways system. Other- wise" there is little danger of the colossal folly that is threatened in the larger town. And it is interesting to note that the chamber's condemnation of the Council is thorough. The vote cast against the proposed wooden blocks was unanimous. It will now be of in- terest to see what the reply of the Fathers will be. Will the town's meet- ing called by the High Constable meet with the respect it deserves, or will it bo flouted?" Said the poet of poets, "How often the sight of means to do ill deeds make ill deeds done!" Apparently our worthy Coroner would vary that epi- gram so as to read, "How often the reports of means to do ill deeds make ill deeds done." At a local inquest lately he blamed the press for giving so much publicity to the details of suicides. It has often pained me to think how reports of suicides and similar tragedies must pain the relatives and friends of the- victims of those unfortunate events. Oftentimes it is a cruel necessity to publish those harrowing details. But it is not on those grounds that the gen- tleman in question bases his objection tc the publication of full reports of suicides. His argument is that a full press report of a suicide is an induce- ment to a weak-minded or weak-willed reader to copy the example of the poor victim of felf-destruction. But if the recommendation of the Coroner be car- ried out to its logical conclusion then all accounts of deeds of self-destruction should be obliterated from the pages of history, and the detailed and even ghastly record of the end of man who purchased a field with the reward of iniquity should be expunged from Holy Writ. I repeat that to report such tragedies fully is a cruel necessity, but a necessi- ty all the same. And it is a sense of fairness to the public—not a desire to gratify an idle, morbid curiosity—that makes this demand. It is gratifying to realise that the suicide is no longer regarded as a criminal and a sinner as was the case in times gone by. He i j most instances the victim of circum- stances over which he has no control, and is to be pitied, not blamed. Some or the finest and best characters have in a moment of desperate depression laid ruthless hands on themselves, and a sensible and sympathetic public opin- ion will not wound still further the harrowed feelings of relatives by desig- nating the deed a crime.

Crushed by a Crane. At the Hirwain Police Station on Tuesday, Mr R..T. Rhys, coroner, held an inquest touching the death of Albert Edwards, aged 16, of 77 High Street, Hirwain, who died from injuries re- ceived at the Mountain Ash Water- works, near Penderyn, by an electric crane capsizing on him.—John Edwards, brother of deceased, gave evidence of identification. He stated that his bro- ther was employed as banksman on an electric crane. He was quite familiar with the work. He was hurt on Satur- day morning, and died later in the evening. Witness was at the time of the accident standing about 40 yards away.—William John Bryant said that deceased worked as a banksman with him. They were going round a small curve for some rubbish. The crane mounted the rail on the right, and when about six inches from the rubbish it capsized to the left, and fell on deceased. —Ernest Lewer, foreman at the water- works, said that he assisted in extrica- ting deceased from under the machine. The road in that part Vas in good order. —The jury returned a verdict of Ac- cidental death."

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ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. Thursday, June 5th.-Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary). DRUNKS.—Wm. Williams, in Main Iload, Ynysboeth, and also in Milbourne Street, Tyntotown, 10s. and costs in each case. Robert Lambert, in Park Street, Abercynon, 10s. and costs. P.C. Williams said that this defendant was ejected from tho Carnepark Hotel. —Richard Rees, in Station Terrace, —Richard Rees, in Station Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, on atSunday, 10s. and costs. P.S..John said that defendant was very drunk and was jostling people in the street. ABERCYNON MAN & HIS WIFE. —George Lock, in River Row, Aber- cynon. A constable and P.S. Clynch deposed to seeing defendant drunk at 12 midnight. The defendant said he had been teetotaller since April last. The police ought to summon his wife and not him, added defendant.—Stipen- diary So she is not a teetotaller?—de- fendant: No. sir.—Stipendiary: Do you keep drink in the hoijsee-liefendant: No, she gets it when I'm at work. I drink hop bitters. Stipendiary Oh, hop bitters is most intoxicating.—De- fendant I never knew that, sir. (Laughter.)—Stipendiary: Drink soda and milk. Defendant: The pocket won't allow it.—Stipendiary: Well, it Nvill have to allow os. and costs. TYNT ETOWN LAN GUAGE.—Mary Parry and Sarah Smith were summoned at the instance of P.C. Dinniwiddy with using obscene language in Walsh Street. The constable added that there was a light proceeding at the time, pnd defendants used disgraceful language. A sample of the language was handed up to the Stipendiary.—Fined 5s. and costs each or 7 davs. TYNTETOWN FAMILY IN CO CRT. -George Baker, Catherine Baker, atd David John Baker, father, mother and son, were summoned for fighting in tie street.P.C. Dinniwiddy deposed that Oil May 24th the three Bakers were fighting through and through. The elder linker had been cut on the head. and w^s bleeding.—Baker (the elder) said he had been assaulted by Sarah Smith, and lie had summoned her. His wife and son were defending him.—The constable It was the worst scene I've seen for a long time. The woman was in a beastly state of intoxication.—Od John Baker, the son, was discharged, and the father and mother were ordered to pav os. and costs. THE ASSAULT CASE. George Baker, one of the defendants in the last case, summoned Sarah Smith, Tynte- town, for assault. The defendant was not present in court.—Baker said that Mrs Smith had charged his son with cadging about the streets, with a a card on his chest." When he (witness) spoke to her she became very abusive and followed that up by striking him on the head with a stone. He had to bandage his head. A person saw the affray, but was afraid to come and give evidence.—Fined 5s and costs or 7 days. TRAY HORSE.—Mary Jane Hughes was ordered to pay 5s and costs for allowing a horse to stray in Main Road, Mathewstown. ALLEGED GAMING HOUSE. Wal- ter Jones. Abercynou, was brought up for keeping a gaming house.—Superin- tendent Rees stated that Mr Harold Lloyd was defending in this case, and wanted it adjourned for a fortnight.— The Stipendiary granted the adjourn- ment, and accepted two sureties of £ 25 each for defendant's appearance a fort- night hence. EJECTED FROM YNYSYBWL HOTEL. Thomas Williams, a middle-aged man, was, according to the evidence of P.C. Jorgeeon, very drunk in Robert Street. Ynysybwl, having just been ejected from the Robertstown Hotel.—Defendant: It is quite true I was chucked out.—Fined 10s and costs. BOY' MALICIOUS DAMAGE. — Thomas Eva us. 1 Upper Gertrude Street, Abercynon, a boy, was summoned for damaging a window in the Navigation School, value 2s 6d.-P.C. Winter de- posed that on May 17th he saw the boy ill the playground. He deliberately threw a stone through the window and ran away.—Salusbury Roberts, assistant clerk to the Mountain Ash Education Authority, said there had been whole- sale destruction of school windows re- cently. During May 12 panes were broken in the Navigation Boy' School; 17 in the Navigation Girl's School; 15 in the Navigation Infants' School, while the roof of the school lavatory had been smashed. The total damage amoun- ted to about 0£7 10s. This was only dnring the month of May.—The boy's father was fined 20s and costs, 31s 6d al- together.

PENRHIWCEIBER CHAMBER OF TRADE. The fortnightly meeting of the above chamber was held at the Lee Hotel on Wednesday last, May 28th, Mr T. J. Bryer in the chair. The other members present were: Councillor Evan Morris, J.P.; Guardian J. Williams, Messrs J. P. Davies, S. Bond, J. Fauthan, T. Evans, E. Evans, D. E. Davies, J. Isaac, E. E. Evans, M. Freedman, T. J. Clancy, with Mr Marcus Daviee, sec- retary. New Member.-On the proposition of Mr J. Isaac, seconded by Councillor Morris, Mr T. Evans was enrolled a member. T. r Annual Outing.On the proposition of Mr M. Freedman, seconded by Mr J. Isaac, a commitee was appointed to make arrangements for the annual out- ing. Proposed Testimonial.—The following were, on the proposition of Mr D. E. Davies, seconded by Mr E. Evans, appointed to act as a sub-committee in connection with Councillor Morrie testimonial: The Chairman, vice- chairman, secretary, and Messrs .T. P. Davies. Guardian Williams, M. Freed- man, D. E. Davies, E. E. Williams, and E. Evans.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. This is his 33rd visit to the Derby. Don't say "Prue" to some folks. Jit isn't H Good Sport." Curious to see Councillor John Powell, an official of the Workmen's Theatre, sheltering from the rain in the doorway of Haggar's Palace. Any port in a storm, eh, Bert? Who tried to drown the man who paid the fare to Penderyn. The Blossomfield poet has breathed his last-few tines:- There's Lyn went with Marbles, And Rock went with Dai, And Mog as the odd 'un to Senny; They were jolly enough, And the outing was cheap. For Dai paid the fare every penny. The adventures were wild, And experiences great, And the river a fairly wide ditch; But in pulling Dai out Who got mixed with the trout, You could scare tell t'other from which. Moral.—Friday not Sunday is nsh day. The piano king has his eye on some fine white pigeons. More trouble about the choral society -who is the fly in the ointment? Hard lines about the barrel; it should have come certainly. Make further in- quiries.

"So his mother intends making a pianist of him?" "Yes." "Who is to be his master?" "She hasn't got that far yet; at present she is merely just letting his hair grow. Caller: "How pleased you must be to find that you new cook is a stayer!" Hostess: "My dear, don't mention it. She's a stayer, all right, but unfortun- ately, she's not a cook." Mrs. Nagleigh: "I suppose you are satisfied now that you made a mis- take when you married me?" Nag- leigh: "I make a mistake all right, but I'm not satisfied."

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"A Night's Doss." James Collins and Charles Healey were charged with being found on premises, 27 Hirwain Read, Trecynon, for the purpose of committing a felony.—P.C. Wm. Jones stated he found prisoners in a fowl- house on the above-named premises on May 28th. They said they had gone there for a night's doss.-Prisoners were each sentenced to ]4 days' hard labour.