The Aberdare Leader

Abercynon Eisteddfod. With 'regard to the Abercynon Eis- teddfod, which will be held on Septem- ber 21st, 1914, musicians should note that the test piece for mixed choirs is Ar lan'r Iorddonen ddofn," and not "Ar don o flaen gwyntoedd."

Local Will Mr Thomas Morris, of Rose Bank, Mumbles, late of Mountain Ash, retired licensed victualler, who died 30th March last, left estate of the gross value of £ 3,675, of which the net per- sonalty has been sworn at £ 1,818. Pro- bate of his will, dated 24th June, 1912, has been granted to his niece, Miss Elizabeth Merriman, the sole executrix. The testator left £ 1,000 to his daugh- ter Emma, and all other of his property to his niece, Miss Elizabeth Merriman.

MEMS. FROM THE MOUNT. "Doctor" Dodd having a Derby at Epsom. Danger G-, don't say baby show in Jeffreys Street. The Club is very quiet. Why Be Cos? Where's that Cosmo quartette? I understand that the Temperance Railway trippers mopped up all the ginger beer in Hereford. Whoa, ginger! What about the White Hope at the Bwmper Newydd. What ho," 7 stone nothing. No bets, George. A prominent bandsman and a wicked one too, who had just had the ring of the kettledrum repaired, suggested that it would be a useful article for John H's "England'r Glory." "That a neck! JPoor old Bolger has met with a nasty accident. He has a compound frac- ture of the ankle. Tripped over the ropes at the Bwmper Newydd. Every- body knows hun as the "Old Firm's" mascot. Here's afin0 chance to giv him a henefit. G.J.D. at his gasfitting games again. What, what, blow him up. Luck to Percy Griffiths who left Mountain Ash for Winchester on Tues- day. He has done capital work amongst the boys of the town. Some people would call it a Breeze, wouldn't they, Fwank? Who was that gay spark in blue that bit the barmaid's neck? She is suffer- ing now from housemaid's knee. Have you. heard the story of "the Knut with the nut at the Navvv" or "The Milky Way?" The learned advo- cate suggests it wasn't quite Fair.

RESOLVEN. POLICE NEWS. — On Friday last at the County Police Court, Neath, David Bo wen,, Arthur Evans, and William Williams, colliers, Melin court, wero jointly charged with an offence against the Sunday Closing Act.-P.C. Jones said that on Sunday last he called at the Whitworth Arms, Clyne, and found defendants in the smoke room drinking beer. To the landlord they said they slept overnight at the Globe Hotel, Neath, but witness had seen them at Melincourt. Williams said he was dry and wanted a pint. They were each fined tl and costs.—For using indecent language Joseph Williams, Resolven; was fined 10s and costs. SMOKER AND PRESENTATION. — On Monday evening last the Resolven 2nd football team held a smoker at their headquarters, when about 200 were present. The chairman was Mr. David Jones. Songs and duetts were rendered. Mr. Jack Brown presented the medals to the seconds for being runners-up in the cup competition. Mr. David Jones presented the medals to the seconds for being runners-up in the League com- petition. Mr. J. Lewis presented Mr. Billo Powles (secretary) with a dressing spent Very eT1 j°y«-i>le evening was PARISH COUNCIL MEETING. The monthly meeting was held at the Council Schools on Monday. There were present: Dr. R. D. Prichard (in the chair), Messrs. T. W. Herbert, J. Jones, T. Stroud, W. Hopkins, T. Dowling, T. Morris George Morris, J. -r» with Mr. Howell Rees, clerk. —Dr. Prichard gave a report of his visit to London re the new G.W. Railway scheme.—Delegates were appointed to represent the Council at the inquiry re- garding the Recreation Ground.-A dis- cussion took place re the exemption of Cwmgwrach from paying part share in the cost of the Recreation Ground.—It was stated that the G.W. Railway had decided to run earlier motor-cars from Glyn Neath.-A letter was read from the General Post Office authorities re- garding the telephone, asking the Coun- cil for a guarantee of £ 13 a year for seven years, deficiency to be covered by the Council.—It was unanimously de- cided to grant the same. Printed and Published at their Printina Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare in the County of Glamorgan bv the Proprietor a, W. Pugh and j. L. Rowlands.

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Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, May 27th.—Before Mr R. A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary), Mr D. P. Davies, Mr D. AV. Jones, and Alderman R. Llewelyn. Transfer.—Mr W. Thomas applied foi the transfer of tL. li'enr-; of the Central Hotel, Aberdare. from George Groves to W. M. Lloyd, tobacconist, Aberdare,—Granted. Drunks.—Daniel Welsford, in Cardiff Road, Aberaman, 10s. and costs; Rd. Williams, in Cardiff Road, Aberaman, os.i and costs. After 18 Years. — Aberaman Woman Deserted.—John Owen, Fishguard, was summoned by his wife, Margaret Owen, for desertion. Mr W. Thomas, Aber- dare, appeared for the wife, and Mr. Evans, Pontypridd, defended. Com- plainant said she now lived in 28 Gla- morgan Street, Aberaman, with her brother. Her husband was a fisher- man, and lived at Lower Town, Fish- guard. They had been married 18 years. When she married him he was a widower with seven children. She had one child by defendant. The dis- pute between her and the defendant arose out of a will made by him, on the Wednesday prior to February 7th (the date he left her). After the will had been made defendant's brother (Thomas Owen) and two other relatives came to the house and asked her what business she had to force her husband to make a will, and did she want him to die quick. Her husband was then in bed, and they went upstairs and took him with them, saying that witness would poison him in order to get the money. A few days lat-er the brother and others came in a trap and took away a lot of furniture. Her husband then stayed with his daughter, Mrs. Harper. Other portions of the furniture were sold for L7. She now resided with her brother at Aberaman.—Cross-examined, witness admitted that she had been fined E2, and had subsequently been im- prisoned three months for ill-treating the defendant's children by his first wife. She added that she had been punished unjustly. She refused to have the children under her care when she returned home. That happened in 1904. She denied throwing a lamp at her husband. He came after her with a lamp in his hand, and she pushed the lamp back against his face. She de- nied making a bonfre of her husband's clothes. Lilian Owen, Aberdare, daughter of the parties, spoke of the desertion. She saw Thomas Owen and others coming for her father. Thos. Owen then said that if her father died the children by the first wife would have nothing. They took her father with them that da-.v.-Cross-examine(i, wit- ness said she had never seen her mother under the influence of drink.—The de- fendant was next called, and said he was 62 years of age, and was a fisher- man. He now lived with his daughter in Fishguard. He had lived in the same house for 18 years. His present wife was addicted to drink, and when he was ill a special nurse attended to him because of the lack of attention on the part of his wife. On Friday, Feb. 6th, witness was in bed, and his wife brought some rum and milk to him. He drank it. She afterwards threw a lamp at his head and cut it severely. He had a son in the Monmouth Police who had helped to keep him. Alice Owen, daughter of defendant by the first wife, corroborated her father's evi- dence as to being injured by a lamp. Her step-mother was blind drunk.—The Deputy Stipendiary said he had no sympathy with the woman, but on the other hand the husband refused to make any offer at all. The order would be a small one, os. per week. Cards.—David Rees Lynch, 47 Gla- morgan Street, Aberaman; Spencer Roberts, 4 Queen Street, Aberaman; Rees Morgan, 60 Glamorgan Street, Aberaman, and Arthur Ponting, 6 Mason Street, Aberaman, were sum- moned for gaming with cards in Cwm- bach Road, Cwmbach. P.C. Chugg proved the case.—Fined 2s. 6d. each. No Light.—Charles Everitt was sum- moned for riding a bicycle without hav- ing a light.-P.C. Edwards proved the case.—Fined os. including costs. Furious Yeoman.—John Bennett was summoned for furiously driving a horse in Commercial Street, Aberdare.—P.C. o Weathersby proved the case.—Fined 22 and costs.—Defendant was away at the Yeomanry Camp, and had been convict- ed of a similar offence some time ago. Indecency. William Williams and Edith Jones were summoned for inde- cency in Griffiths Street, Aberdare. 1 P.C. Hnghes proved the case. There was a previous conviction against the female for a similar offence. The woman was fined 40s. and costs and the man 20s. and costs. Albert Mytton and Elizabeth Davies were summoned for indecency in Elizabeth Street, Aber- dare.—P.C. Hughes proved the case.— Defendant Mytton denied the offence.— The female did not appear.—Inspector Nott stated that when charged at the Police Station he didn't deny it. The woman was fined 40s. and costs and the man 20s. and costs. Ice Cream After Hours.—Christopher Crucci was fined 5s. and costs for keep- ing his shop open after the hours of closing. Don't do it again," said the Deputy Stipendiary. Only Said Maggie Fach."—Richard Ishmael was summoned for using threats to Margaret Williams, 25 BelJe Vue, Trecynon. Defendant was repre- sented by" Mr AV. Thomas, Aberdare. Complainant, who was represented by Mr Prosser, stated that defendant lived next door to her. Some time ago de- I fendant's wife, who was in a delicate condition, came into her house for pro- I tection. Since that time he had called ther horrible names and threatened to 'I rip her guts out. She was frightened of her life and had had to obtain police protection. On May 18th last he called her a vile name. David Daniel Wil- liams, husband of complainant, stated that he heard the bad language used to his wife.—David Williams, son of com- plainant, also heard the language used. II --The defendant, giving evidence on his own behalf, stated that on the day in question he had no quarrel with Mrs. AVilliams and had no words at all with her.—By Mr Prosser: He admitted chasing her, and she jumped out of the window. That was about 7 months ago. His wife took shelter in Mrs. Doyle's house as well as Mrs. Williams' house. P.S. Poolman had. been to him twice, and a police constable. On one occasion she turned to him and called him "Dicky Devil." He only called her "A nice little woman."—Anne Jane Morgan, Bell Street, Trecynon, stated that Mis. Griffiths, her mother, lived next door to the defendant. She heard Mrs. Williams call Ishmael" Dick the I Dovil" and "Dick the gaol-bird."—By the Deputy Stipendiary: All that Ish- mael "flid to Mrs. Williams was, "Hallo, Maggie Fach." Blorhven Sheppard heard Mrs. Williams quarrelling with Mrs Griffiths.-The Bench were assured that the defendant had used bad lan- guage, and bound him over in tIO to keep the peace. I Drunk and Disorderly.—Thos Thomas had two charges against him of being drunk and disorderly in Commercial Street on different dates. Mr W. Thomas, Aberdare, pleaded for len- iency. Thomas had promised never to touch another drop. He had got a situ- ation now. The Deputy Stipendiary said they had listened to Mr. Thomas's appeal. He would be fined 10s. and costs in each case, but if he came again he would be sent to gaol. A Silly Freak."—AVm. Evans, Geo. Sanders, and Enoch Matthews, all of Cwmaman, were charged with stealing a loaf of bread, the property of J. Ken- fig Lewis, Godreaman. Mr W. Thomas defended.—Joseph Phillips a boy driver for the prosecutor, stated that the men asked him for a lift. He missed a loaf after they had got down. P.S. Lane saw Matthews and Sanders in Aberneol Street, and from information he had received, he took them into custody. He saw Evans throw the loaf away.— The Deputy Stipendiary said he was very sorry to see such respectable men charged with such a disgraceful thing. Dismissed on payment of 8s. costs. Theft of Coal.-David Chas. Jones Abernant, was charged with stealing 9 coal, the property of the Marquis of Bute.—P.C. Chugg deposed to seeing defendant carrying coal from the No. 9 Colliery, Cwmbach. It was valued at 6d.—Fined 5s. Drunk on Licensed Premises.—David Gwynne was summoned for being drunk on licensed premises. P.S. Griffiths said he visited the Royal Exchange, and in the back room he found defendant very drunk. The landlady came in and tried to take him out, but he fell in the passage. He was too drunk to go home and was taken to the station.-Fined 10s. and costs. Stray Dog in Aberdare Park.—John Griffiths was summoned for allowing his dog to stray in Aberdare Public Park. —T. Williams, Park Inspector, deposed to seeing the dog running through the plantation on May 9th. The dog had a collar, but no name on it.—P.S. Pull- man said the dog was brought to the Police Station and claimed by defend- ant.—A fine of 5s. and costs was im- posed.—Evan Evans, Aberdare, for allowing his dog to stray in Cardiff St., Aberdare, at night, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs. Thirteenth Conviction.—Alfred Wy- att, of the "no fixed abode" type, was charged with stealing 5d., the pro- perty of Margaret Mears, 9 Pembroke Stroet, Aberdare. P.C. Maloney testi- fied to arresting Wyatt.—Supt. Rees said that prisoner had been twelve times convicted, and he had several aliases.—Sent to prison for three months. I Object on Principle."—Elizabeth Sweet, Penrhiwceiber, charged James Sweet, her husband, 2Jf Clifton Street, Mountain Ash, with owing rll 12s. on a maintenance order.—Mrs. Sweet said that the last payment she received was in May, 1912. Her husband had molested and threatened her, and ex- pressed his readiness to "swing" for her.—The Stipendiary put a question to Sweet.- -Defendant: In the absence of a legal representative may I cross-ex- amine my wife? Stipendiary: No. Answer my question.—Defendant: I ob- ject on principle.—Stipendiary Then on principle you go to gaol for a week. Paternity Arrears. Nephi Jones, Bargoed, was charged with owing a cer- tain sum on a paternity order obtained against him by Florence Caslin, Cwm- bach.—Defendant said he had a wife to keep. Besides, he had been disabled through an accident, and did not earn anything. He had offered to take the child to keep.—In reply to the Bench Jones said he was prepared to pay 5s. a week as soon as he would commence to work, and he was given time to pay. Drummond's Lapse.—Joseph Drum- mond was charged with being drunk in Monk Street, Aberdare.—P.C. Snail- ham proved.—Fined 10s. and costs. Tell-Tale Slips.-Richard Duglan, 10 Forge View, Aberaman, was charged with street betting in Aberaman.—P.C. Osborne George said that he in com- pany with P.C. Evans had defendant under observation. Witness concealed

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-u. Aberdare Empire. This week a very strong programme is presented by the management. One of the turns is London's latest star come- dian, S. W. Wyndham. In connection with this turn a competition will be held on Friday night. The prizes are: 1st, £ 1; 2nd, 10s.; Srd, 5s. Gaston Morel presents his Parison comedy act, "Lighting a Lamp." Lewis and Frank, Scotland's representative comedy music- ians, and the Snapshot Girls, in their seaside scena, are par excellence. The animated pictures are A.l. The star feature film is "Under the Black Flag," an exciting picture narrative of pirate days.

Miskin Men Charged. Thomas Thomas and Wm. Griffiths, Miskin, appeared to answer a charge at Abercynon Police Court on Thursday. —Mr Gwilym Jones defended Thomas. -P.C. Williams (it-I)osed that, at one o'clock in the morning on Wednesday week, he was on duty in Oakland St., Miskin. He saw a light at the hack of No. 11. He got nearer to the kit- chen and saw two men, named Thomas Thomas and William Griffiths, moving about the room. They then came out of the back door. Witness asked them what they were doing there. Griffiths replied, It's all right, I am well in with Nuttycombe." Witness searched the men, and on Griffiths he found a bottle of cider. He found nothing on Thomas. AVitness took the men back into the house, and woke Mrs. Nutty- combe, who said she did not know the men were in the house. He then told the two men they would have to aecom- pany him to the Mountain Ash Police Station. On the way Griffiths attempt- ed to run away, and witness, who walked on a crutch into the court, hurt his foot in catching prisoner. At the Police Station, when charged, Thomas replied, "I have nothing to say," and Griffiths replied, I reserve my de- I fence."—Cross-examined, witness said that Thomas was under the influence of drink.—P.S. Hill gave further evi- denee.—Mrs. Nuttycombe and her daughter, who occupy the house, gave evidence and said that they had fasten- ed the door on the previous night. They awoke when the police called them, and they were not then aware that two men I had entered the house. A bottle of cider was missing from the pantry. Mrs. Nuttycomlje said that defendants were friends of her husband, and she had no wish to press the charge.—Mr. Gwilym Jones addressed the Bench for the defence, and pleaded that the affair was simply a drunken freak. The Bench commended the police for bringing the case on. It was a most silly thing for the defendants to do, but they would be discharged this time.

Abercynon Queries. Is the Liberal League still in exis- tence at Abercynon? Even Mr. Master- man's second defeat has created no stir whatever in Abercynon Liberals. Is there any truth in the rumour that the local annual sports will be held under the auspices of the Ambulance Brigade this year and not the Brass Band? Who broke the style in Lovers' Lane? What is the reason that the Welsh Baptists chose Penarth for this. year's outing contrary to all the other denom- inations? Was the choice made to suit the children or the young men of the church ? Should not the Council move in the matter of preventing the nuisance caused by tipping refuse against houses at Abercynon? It is done at the rear of several dwellings here. Do the high windows of a certain chapel afford its cleaner:; a "grand stand" on Gccasions. Who can give the name of that re- spectable young man seen strolling to and fro past one of our hotels at 11.15, four nights out of seven each week?

PENRHIWCEIBER. MORIAH (C.M.). — The pulpit of the above church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. D. Henry, Llandovery. BETHESDA. A meeting of Beth- esda Christian Endeavour Society was held on Sunday last. Mr. T. Moore opened with prayer. Master Arnold Jones presided. A splendid paper was read by Miss A. Burns on "Social Ideals." Several members also spoke on the topic. A report of the District Union meeting was given by Mr. A. Miles, who afterwards closed with prayer. DIED FROM BLOOD-POISONING. An inquest was held at the Osborne Hotel on Thursday last before Mr. R. J. Rhys, district coroner, touching the death of William Dyke, of Sunny Side Villas, who died on the previous" Toes- day, of blood poisoning. Deceased had worked many years at the Penrikyber Colliery.—David Thomas Dyke. son of the deceased, stated at the inquest that he worked with his father, a on ,the day of the accident, March 16th last, de- ceased was notching some timber, when the hatchet slipped, cutting his left knee, the wound being 21 inches long and i inch deep. He called witness, who at j once fetched the fireman, who ban- daged the knee. Deceased was taken home, and in the course of a few days ( blood poisoning set in—Accidental death was the verdict.—Deceased, who was 58 years of age, was greatly esteemed in the district. The interment took place in Caegarw Cemetery last Saturday after- noon. The chief mourners were: Messrs. David and Samuel Dyke, sons; David Davies, TCock Street, cousin; Thomas Williams, Letterston, uncle; Herbert Thomas, brother-in-law; Alfred Birks, Sheffield, brother-in-law; Benjamin Phillips, nephew; William and Edwin George, Aberdare, brothers; William and David Butler, cousins. The ting ministers were the Revs. _W. S. Thomas, Jerusalem, and Mr. Davies, Carmel. A handsome floral tribute was I received from the Belle Vue Club. The coffin was beautiful panelled oak, and the funeral was furnished by Mr Frank Mills and Mr. David Evans.

ABERAMAN. WHAT WILL the children wear for Whitsun? It is too cold for Muslin Dresses. We hold a nice range of Cash- mere and Lustre Dresses in all sizes. Why worry about getting Dresses madeP See our range.—J. If. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. YNYSLWYD — This pulpit was occupied OIL Sunday last by the Rev. Edwin Jones, Barmouth. In the morn- ing his text was John i. 5. In the evening he delivered a powerful dis- course on the temptation of Christ. CHRISTENING. On Sunday even- ing last at Saron Congregational Church AVatkvn Rowland, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Price,' 2 Cynon Street, and Martha May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lloyd, 46 Gladstone Street, were chris- j tened. The Rev. H. P. Jenkins con- ducted the ceremony. DEATH AND INTERMENT. Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, wife of Mr. John Evans, 63 Cardiff Road, passed away on AVednesday, 20th inst. Deceased was 69 years of age, and resided for many years in Cardiff Street, Aberdare. She was a faithful member of Carmel (B.) Church, Aberdare. She leaves a hus- band, son, and two daughters, with whom much sympathy is felt. The in- terment took place on Monday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. E. C. Camble, Beulah, officiated. The chief mourners were: Messrs. John Evans, husband; John Evans, son; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Griffiths, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. David Davies, daughter; Miss Mary Evans, grand-daughter; Mr. T. H. Evans, nephew, Haverfordwest; Al- fred Griffiths, Emily Griffiths, May Davies. John Davies, grandchildren; I Mr. William Hill, Mrs. Snow, Mr John John, Mrs. John. friends; William John I Griffiths, grandson; Mr. William Brooks, nephew; Miss Mary Jane Johns, niece.

ABERDARE. THE SAFEST Garment for the present changeable temperature is a smart ready-to-wear tailor-made costume. We have some fine models in stock. Ask to see them at the Costume Specialist's, J. M. Evans, London Warehouse. THE AVTNNING NUMBER of the raffle in aid of Mrs. Williams, Ynyslwyd Street, is Bicycle, No. 98. SEION (AAr.). The Rev. David Mor- gan, Mountain Ash, ministered at Seion on Sunday evening last. WELSH NATIONAL DRAMA — Chairman, Lord Howard de AValden. j Wanted Understudies. Welsh essential. —Apply at once, Mr. Hopkin, Grand Theatre, Aberaman. TEMPERANCE. — At Carmel Baud of Hope on Tuesday evening Miss M. Thomas presided, the programme being provided by the members. Mr. Reston, Cwmbach, gave an address. Miss Amy | Miaty presided at the organ.

TRECYNON. KNITTED Silk Sports Coats are the present fashion. We have a nice selec- tion of same.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. DEATH. — On Monday last the death of Mr. Albert Charles Spacey, 9 Clive Street, took place at the age of 42 years. The deceased was a highly respected in- habitant, and a native of Aberdare. He was a widower, and five children are left. Deceased was a member of the I English Wesleyan Chapel. ST. FAGAN'S G.F.S. The following members of the St. lagan's Branch gained prizevS at the Diocesan Exhibition held in Cardiff on the 14th May. A. Davies, Cwmdare; K. Jenkins, G. Morgan, H. Davies, and F. Harris; in the cookery competition Miss A. Marsh I took first prize for Sultana Scones. INTERMENT. On Tuesday at St. Fagan's Churchyard the mortal remains of Mr. Lewis Theo Roberts, aged 68 years, son of the late Dr. James Ro- berts, Gadlys Uchaf, were laid to rest in the family yault. The burial service was conducted by the Vicar. The re- mains were brought to Aberdare from I Bournemouth on Monday. Captain Ro- berts, brother of deceased, was present at the interment. The bearers were: Mr. Griffiths, Messrs. W. T. Harris, A. Roberts, Park Lane; J. Jones, Park Lane; Gwilym Griffiths, and E. Howells, Maesgwyn. OBITUARY. On Wednesday, 20th May, Mr. James Evans, 21 Clive Street, Trecynon, passed away fat the age of 75 years. The deceased, who was highly respected, resided with his daughter, Mrs. Williams. He was a native of Pen- deryn, and had lived in this district all his life. The deceased was a very faithful member of Siloh Chapel. The interment took place on Monday at the Old Cemetery, the Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh, officiated. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Wil- liams, daughter and son-in-law; Mr. John James Williams, Mr. D. Williams, I' Emlyn Williams, Merlyn Williams. Misses Mary Ann Williams, Jane Wil- liams, grandchildren; Mrs. Mary Jane Reed. Cwmaman. sister; Mr. W. Reed, brother. DEATH AND INTERMENT. — On Thursday last at 16 David Street, Eddy Moseley, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Moseley, passed away after a very trying illness. The inter- ment took place on Monday at the New Cemetery, the Rev. Cynog Williams officiating. The children of the Park Schools and also Heolyfelin (B.) Sunday School formed the sad procession. Floral tributes were sent by: (1) Miss Gwen Jones; (2) T. Davies; (3) Nurse Rowlands. The chief mourners were: Messrs. Edwin Moseley, father; Eli Moseley, uncle; Joseph, Rees, Rowland, David Moseley. brothers: Rees Moseley. cousin; Joseph Emlyn Thomas, Brinley Thomas, D. J. Jones, cousins; James Thomas, Rowland David Phillips, Joseph James Phillips, and W. Griffiths, uncles. Much sympathy is felt for the family. INTERMENT. The remains of Mr. Samuel Evans, 19 Church Row. were interred at St. Fagan's Parish Church- yard on Monday. The Rev. Richard Jones, vicar, officiated. The following were the mourners: -Mrs. E. Evans. widaw; Mr. David Thomas Evans and Mr.. John Rees Evans, sons; Miss Lizzie E. Evans, daughter; Mrs. E. Evans. Gelly Isaf. mother; Mr. Ben Evans, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, sister; Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, bro- ther; Bessie M. Evans and Lizzie E. Williams, nieces; David John Williams, nephew; Mr. Rees Evans. Mr. Ben Evans, and Mrs. Hannah Phillips, Wew- castle Emlyn; Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes, CemeteVy Road: Mr. E. Hughes. Velin- dre; Mr. W. Hughes, Newport; Mr. James Hughes, Velindre; MTs. H. Jones, Cemetery Road, uncles and aunts; Rev. W. Hughes, Brynmawr; Messrs. Ben ✓

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himself by Forge View. He eventually I saw three men Approach defendant and hand him three slips. Afterwards a man came on to defendant and asked him, "Any of them about! Defend- ant replied "No." Witness afterwards arrested him, and in reply to the charge lie said, I took no slips this morning." Then he admitted taking one. Witness found 2s. 3d. in rnonev on defendant. He said afterwards, Why do not you go for the bigger ones? I am only a working man." De- fendant was a haulier, and worked about three nights a week.—The Sti- pendiary imposed a fine of 20s. and costs, and advised Duglan to try to earn an honest living. Serious Offence.—Albert Davies. 27 Bwllfa Road, Cwmdare, was charged with committing an offence on a boy in Aberaman.—Sergt. Griffiths, Aber- aman, said that on Saturday, at 9 p.m., Joseph Lloyd, Godreaman, and Thomas Jones, Cwmbach, informed him that they saw prisoner commit an unname- ablo offence on a lad named AVilliam Turner. He arrested prisoner, who said that he was in drink at the time.- Mr W. Thomas appeared for defendant, and said that his father, Jenkin Davies, Cwmdare, was prepared to be- come bail for him. Defendant was re- manded for a fortnight, his father be- coming bail for C50. Damaging a Road.—AVm. Berry, W. Dodge, Charles Dunn, Leonard Dunn, AVilliam Dunn, and Thomas Dunn were summoned for committing damage to a roadway, the property of the P.D. Co. Mr Ivor Kenshole prosecuted.—John Matthews, a shepherd in the employ of the P.D. Co., said that on May 1st he was on the mountain and saw defend- ants raising stones with an iron bar and rolling them down the slope. Wit- ness approached one of them, and he refused to give his name.—John James, P.D. farm oailiff, valued the damage at ;Cl.-Sergt. Robertson said that he in- terviewed defendants and they admitted the offence.—Fined 2s. fid. and costs each, and ordered to pay the damage. Matrimonial Jars. Annie Bryans summoned her husband, William Iirv. ans, with persistant cruelty.—Mr T. W. Griffiths prosecuted. — Annie Bryans said she now lived at King Street, Aberaman, and previously at 59 Ynys- Iwyd Street. Her husband was en- gaged at the Glancynon Foundry, and earned about £ 1 lis. per week. They had two children. Her husband ill- treated her every Saturday night. In October last defendant attacked her, and Mrs. Lewis, a neighbour, came to the rescue. He had been abusing her every Saturday night since, and during the week would not speak to her.—De- fendant said that he gave his wife £ 1 9s. net every week.—Mrs. Thomas, Ynyslwyd Street, an erstwhile neigh- bour, said that she saw the man beat his wife shamefully. On one occasion Mrs. Bryans ran into witness's house for protection from her husband.—P.C. Owen Thomas said he was called to defendant's house one night. Defend- ant was armed with a poker, and assumed a threatening attitude.—Mr. Griffiths said that the woman was ab- solutely weakened in mind and body through her husband's conduct. An order of 12s. a week was granted. Press v. Deputy Stipendiary. At the close of the adult cases a Juvenile Court was held, when boys under 14 were charged with various offences. The public wore asked to leave as usual, but Mr Griffith (who now sat alone) asked the Press to leave the Court also. Two or three Pressmen pointed out that this was unusual, and that they were entitled to remain under the provisions of the Act. Mr Tom Elias, the clerk, was not present, and his son, who acted in his father's place, supported the Deputy Stipendiary; and asked the reporters to obey Mr Griffith. The reporters then left under protest. A local solicitor was then consulted and the statute was looked up. It was seen immediately that the Press had a per- fect right to remain in Court. The Deputy Stipendiary, who was accompan- ied by Supt. Rees, was then interviewed, and the statute was read out to him. He acknowledged at once that he was wrong, and apologised for his mistake, but expressed the hope that the cases tried in the Juvenile Court would not be reported at too great a length.

Hughes, Margaret Street; William Hughes, Caerau; David Hughes, Caer- au; E. Hughes, Bridgend; S. Davies, Velindre; T Davies, Gcwerton; Mr. and Mrs. David Jones and Mr. D. Thomas, Cemetery Road; Mr. Owen Richards, Mr and Mrs. J. Owens, and Mrs. S. Rich- ards, Aberaman, and Miss Annie Hughes, Cemetery Road, cousins; Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. David Williams, Mrs. Mary Richards, Miss Ellen Williams, Mrs. Ann Holmes, Mr. Thomas W. Thomas, and Mr. D. W. Thomas, all of Llansamlet; Mrs. Jones, Miss E. M. Jones, and Mr. Emlyn Jones, Merthyr, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew; Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones, Gil- fach Goch, brother-in-law and sister- in-law; Messrs J. Jones and H. J. Jones, Cwmtwrch, brother-in-law and nephew; Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Caerphilly, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Jones Ystmdgynlais, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Mrs. and Miss Morgans, Belle Vue, sister-in- law and niece; Mr. W. Evans, Cwmdare, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Davies, Roberts- town, cousins; Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Mor- gan, and Mrs. Vaughan, cousins, Dow- lais; Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Morgan, Merthyr; Mr. Tom Thomas, Cwmtwrch; Mrs. Jone*, Mardy; Mrs. Harris, Bell Street, aunt; Mr. D. W. Harris and Mr. L. Harris, cousins. Floral tributes were sent by: (1) Widow and children;. (2) Lizzie Ellen; (3) Olwen; (4) St. Fagan's Sunday School; (5) hauliers of Ysgur- borwen Colliery.