The Aberdare Leader

Abercynon Lad Missing. Willie Rees Jones (17). son of Mr and Mrs. Jones, Gorphwysfa House, West Street, Abercynon, and a pupil at the Mountain Ash County School, has been missing from his home since Friday last. He left his home on Friday morning to go to school, and was in the best of health, but he did not return home that evening, and has not been seen since. His parents would be most pleased to receive any information as to his present where- abouts.

MEMS FROM THE MOUNT. What did the shunter whitewash his j face for? He wanted a clean towel, so he whitem- ed his face to hide the dirt. He evident- ly lived in hope-white hope. Gone to Burnham and all the boys' hearts are sad. It's to be hoped it doesn't rain and Drown 'em. The Aberavon trippers fell deeply in love for one day. What will you have, dear, buns or k-nuts? Sorry for you. "Em." A contemporary asks the question: W hy do people knock stamps wnen they stick them on letters P A friend of mine in Cardiff Road answers it. He says ifs a habit from the time Lloyd George ÍI- troduced the licking stunt. Gentle read- er, have you ever licked 40 insurance stamps? When you get to 39 you feel like kicking. Kick me. said G.E. Did he mean it? Echo answers "No." Who bumped his nose? How's that about this? Kelly and W. Bevan are playing well for the County School II. The seconds were poor in footer last season, but they are making up for it in cricket. Oh the swanks on Fletcher's motor to Carmarthen. They didn't half go coming back. The Blossomfield poet has been at his games again: There's only one Freddie, The Welsh one, 'tis true, Who dearly loves scrapping With Gentile or Jew; But the papers, Oh dear, Are quite silly, that's clear, For they'll print, that he's pricked with a pin, And should the blood show, They'll let the world know By issuing a bulletin.

Aberdare District Council Election. — „ t a MR. W. HAGGAR, One of the Candidates for the Town Ward.

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Aberdare Cinema. Next Week: "The World, the Flesh and the Devil" and The Bible Oath." A world's championship was decided last week, a champianship that had been held in the balance for nine years. After that long wait, it was decided in favour of the little Welshman-Freddie Welsh— j Welsh the renowued, Welsh the patient, Welsh the cbnqueror. The news flashed around the two hemispheres, and to no one quicker than to the Aberdare Cinema manager-Clarke's the man. Always on the alert, always bang up to the front, no wonder Clarke's the man closed with the offer, extravagantly expensive as it was. The Weli;h-Ritchie fight must come to Aberdare. What London saw at tip-top prices Aberdare may now see for a few pence. Only three more nights, ana this world-famous film must be with- drawn. Please note, this day (Thursday), Friday and Saturday are the only chances offered to see the most wonderful fight- ing picture ever taken. Clarke's the man stands pre-eminent in foresight; he grasps the moment, just at that tick of time so essential in the entertainment business. For next week, Monday, Tues- day and Wednesday, the programme is one of remarkable versatility. The chief number is that famous film, The World, the Flesh, and the Devil," based on one of the most successful novels of the day. A vivid, stirring picture of modern life pourtrayed in every phase. The star" picture for the latter part of the week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, is The Bible Oath," appealing in its pathetic intensity to all classes. The usual Satur- day matinee for children will be con- tinned.

TMT ABEROARE CINJBMA. Thursday, Friday a Saturday, July 16,17 & 18 In addition to the Star Productions already advertised, and for 3 DAYS ONLY, the Great Fight between I Freddie Welsh & Willie Ritchie No Increase in Prices. Rally Round our Champion. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 20,21 & 22 The World, the Flesh and the Devil." By LAURENCE COWEN. The complete Story of this production is now on sale at Mr. T. E. Smith's Shop in Canon St., Aberdare. I Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 23,24 & 25 A STARTLING EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION: a 'The Bible Oath.' Clayfce Wr7WWgXmb Dyn. Prices as usual. Clarke's tKe Man. tepvioes for Sunday Next- HIGHLAND Place Unitarian Church Aberdare. Evening, Mr. Snow, Mountain Ash. BERDARE BROTHERHOOD, 3-4 A o'clock. Open Sunday. Speaker, Rev. R. Priestley. All invited.

Aberdare Ratepayers' Association. The quarterly meeting of the above was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr Morgan Wat- kins presiding. The attendance includ- ed a few ladies. Mr T. W. Griffiths gave a report of executive committee meetings held since the last meeting. At one of I those meetings the action of the Dis- trict Council (on the motion of Coun- cillor Idwal Thomas), in resolving to erect 200 houses, was fuTTy discussed. It was decided to make enquiries as to what private enterprise was being done I at Abercwmboi and other places in meeting the demand for houses. Another matter brought forward was the desirability of having copies of the ) minutes of the District Council for the use of the Association. A request had been sent to the District Council, who i had refused the application. A second application was made, and the District Cotmcil, at their meeting last Monday, had again declined. The Chairman said that the reply of the District Council was very unsatis- f actory He failed to see why the Council should refuse such a simple re- quest. It was ridiculous to compare the Ratepayers' Association with a body like the Free Church Council. The latter body had no use for the minutes. It was evident that the Dis- trict Oouncil were setting their faces against the wishes of the Ratepavers' Association. Surely this body had a voice in the doings of the Council re- presentatives. He would suggest that another request be made by this quar- terly meeting. Mr Sam Thomas asked whether the Cardiff City Council supplied copies to the Cardiff Ratepayers' Association. I The Chairman replied that the Car- diff Chamber of Trade received copies at any rate, and Newport Chamber of Trade got copies regularly. Mr John Isaac remarked that the ratepayers were not concerned with the quarrels of District Cnuncillors; what they wanted to get hold of was the work done by the Council, which affect- ed the ratepayers. Mr David Thomas moved that a de- putation wait upon the next meeting .f the Council, and ask to be supplied with copies of minutes. Mr Daniel Jones suggested that the matter be put to the candidates who were now seeking votes. Mr Thomas Lloyd seconded Mr Thomas' motion, and it was carried. The president (Mr R. H. Miles) and Mi- T. Lloyd were selected as a deputa- tion.

Membership. The Secretary gave a report showing that 124 names were on the register, but only 81 had paid their subscrip- tions. He (Mr Griffiths) did not con- sider this very satisfactory after all the agitation in favour of forming a strong Association to protect the rate- payers' interests.

Municipal Houses. The next matter on the agenda was to consider the Aberdare Council's scheme for building 200 houses. The Secretary gave particulars of what had Wn done bv Merthyr Corporation. He quote! from the '«re Leader" the speeches made by Mr Idwal Thomas and others when the motion to build 200 houses was carried by the Council. The chairman remarked that there was no doubt that there was a scarcity of dwellings.—Mr J- Isaac said he gathered that municipal houses m Mer- thyr did not pay their way, .an^, e was afraid thev would not p&y dsre.—Mr Sam Thomas said that the Council were unanimously in favour r building 200 houses. So wheth Ratepayers' Association oppose uhr not the Council would carry it throtlgb. —In reolv to Mr R H. Miles, *■ W Griffiths stated that 264 houses were now being lmilt j„ Abercwmboi, and about 40 in Abernant. No resolution was passed.

Aberdare Trades Council. held ^•vi aMWof the » £ ve J™f the chair^KfY' John 'T ich resulted t w "Mo 1 Ward, Mr. John Griffiths; N0 o Mr Enoch D. .Tones; No. 3, Mr. J R in; No. 4, Mr. W .Lawrence; No r» Messrs. ^Tan Jones, Wm. Davi-4 and John Evans.

Cwmaman Miners Suminoned The Cwmaman Coal 00. have issued summonses to several of their workmen «'absenti" £ themselves from The workmen were absent be- e, to cause they considered the mine unsafe to X? lnv,that day. The summonses are Urnable for Wednesday, July 22*

9 GIRLS Wanted. BOWEN'S Mineral Water Works, Aberdare. .v..$w.. a

TRECYNQN. OBITUARY.— pn Tuesday evening, after an illness of live days, Mr Samuel Thomas, of Giles Court, passed peacefully away. Deceased had resid- ed at Aberdare for some 40 years, and for 35 years at Oxford Street. At one time he was a member of Siloa Cong. Church. Deceased was interested in Ambulance. He was a single man, and was 43 years of age.

MOUNTAIN ASH. MOTOR DRIVING TAUGHT.—Par- ticulars and terms apply Parker Bros., Aberdare. ST. DYFRIG'S CURATE.—The Rev. Ebenezer Jones, M.A., curate of the above church in Newtown, is leaving for Cardiff, where he has an appoint- ment at St. John's Church, Canton. OMISSION.—The Committee of the Workmen's Institute, Mountain Ash, should have been included in the list of those who sent wreathe to Mr and Mrs W. L. Smith on the death of their son. RETURNED FROM AMERICA.-Mr. Anthony Jones, one of our local tenor singers, and who went out with Glyn- dwr's Choir, returned home on Tuesday evening. Many of his friends met him at the station. MOUNTAIN ASH SCHOLAR.-We are pleased to announce the success of Mr W. I. Curnow, son of Mr and Mrs J. Curnow, Workmen's Institute, who has recently completed his degree of B.A. at Cardiff University. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. On Wednesday a happy band of members of the above, under the guidance of Miss Shipton, Mrs Jones, Lynwood, and Revs D. E. Roberts and Aeron A. Davies, paid a visit to Caerphilly. Messrs. Gough's motor charabancs conveyed them safely there and back. CIVIC SUNDAY'.—A meeting called by Messrs. Thos. J. Edmunds, solicitor, and D. W. Howell, auctioneer, was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday even. ing, to discuss the holding of a Civic Sunday in Mountain Ash. Councillor Griffith Evans, J.P., presided. A large number of representatives of the various institutions and societies of Mountain Ash and district attended, also Police Supt. Rees and Police Inspector T. Davies, and Mr E. Howells Evans, hon. see. to the High Constable. It was unanimously de- cided to hold the function on Sunday, July 19th. A discussion ensued as to ways and means and the secretaries were empowered to make proper arrangements. The procession will start from the Moun- tain Ash County School at 10.20 sharp for morning service at St. Margaret's Church. BETHANIA.—The Sunday School fes- tival of the above chapel was held last Sunday. The morning president was Mr Ben Thomas. Recitations were given by Lizzie George, Irene Watkins, Elsie Phil- lips, Haydn Price, Emlyn Griffiths. Solos: Eilwen Benton, Olwen Evans and M. Evans, A. M. Thomas, T. Thomas, A. Mary Lewis, Maggie Jones. Pianoforte solo, Brynmor Griffiths. Pianist, Miss Arianwen Jones.—The afternoon presi- dent was Mr Gwilym Hitchings. Recita- tions: Nancy Hatchings, Iris Avona Evans, Gwladys Faulder, Ceinwen Grif- fiths, Annie Morgan, Haydn Christopher. David Carruthers, Henrietta Davies, Bryn Griffiths. Solos: Nellie Lewis, Sarah Ann Roberts and friends, Haydn Christopher, Maggie Jane Thomas, Blod- wen Hitchings, Lilian Evans, Maggie Thomas. Duet, Maggie Jane and Tom- my Thomas. Pianoforte solo, Johnny Davies. The president for the evening was Mr Thomas Hughes. Solos were given by Mr J. Price, Mrs L. J. Davies, Mr J. H. Thomas, Mr Isaac Jones and Miss Edith Thomas. Instru- mental solos were given by Messrs R. H. Benton and D. T. Davies. Chorus by Mr David Jones's choir. Solo and chorus by Mr Teify Davies and party. Instru- mental quartette, Mr G. W. Richards and friends. Quartette, Mr T. Jones and friends. Double quartettes, Mr D. Jones and friends. Address, Mr Llewelyn. On Monday the school children spent a" happy day at Swansea. THE NAZARETH English Baptist Sunday School Festival was held last Sunday and Monday. Morning service —president, Mr. T. Christopher. The Children's Choir rendered several chor- uses. Solos by Esther Evans, Irene Goode, and Harold Evans; recitations: Doris Morgan, Winnie Brooks, Doris Nethercote, Tommy Griffiths. Gwennie Goodo Muriel Parfitt, Lyndhurst Par- fitt, Tudor Prosser, Maggie Davies, Cecil Coopey. Leslie Davies, Maggie D; ivies, Lawson Phelps, Pearl Gregory, Maud Hurford, Gertie Job, Violet Job, Chrissie Stone and Leslie Coopey. Af- ternoon service-President. Mr. Wm. Thomas. Solos by Miss S. Davies and David G. Hardimaii; recitations: Eva James, Pearl Gregory. Lily Underbill, Dons Brooks, Willie Davies, Katie Addicote, Lily Pugh, Sally Murrell, Russell Stone, Bessie Lewis, Winnie .Jenkins, Lily Parfitt, Gwennie Thomas, May Job, Agnes Moynhion and Miss Anthony. Evening service—president, Mr. J. W. Char! es. Solos were given by Miss Dando, Mr. J. Williams, Miss D Griffiths, and a quartette by Miss Dando, Miss S. Davies. Mr. W. Davies and Mr. G. Roach; recitations by Haydn Coopey, Harold Evans, Gertie Murrell, Winnie Noote, Godfrey Greg- ory, Rose May Harris, Irene Thomas, Eva Lewis. Maggie Thomas, Miss G. Davies, Miss Gertie Christopher and Miss Anthony. Conductor of choir, Mr. W. J. Griffiths; pianist, Miss H. Davies; organist. Mr. Cliff Murrell. A new feature of the services was the ren- dering of psalms simultaneously by the junior school, and Iliso the answering of Biblical questions put by Mr. A. J. Kent.—On the following Monday the annual parade took place, followed by ten. Afterwards all went to the Grove, where games were indulged in.—At the tables: Miss Kent, Mrs. Kent. Mrs. Coopey, Mrs. Christopher, Miss Nar- bett, Mrs. W. E. Watkins, Mrs. Chris- topher, Mrs. Neale. Mrs. G. Thomas,' Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Leyshon Jones, Miss Murrell, Mrs. Moynhion, Mrs. James, Mrs. George Davies, the Misses Charles, Mrs. Tom Narbett, Mrs. Har- diman, Mrs. Parfitt. Cutters: Mrs. Roach Mrs. Alderman Jones, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. David Rees, Mrs Lang- lord, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Frank Davies, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. England Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Philpin and ,Mr. T. Charies. General helpers: Miss Rees, Agss • Davies, Miss E. Watkins, Miss N. Wat- kins, Miss Anthony, Miss Bradford, the Misses Cruise, Miss Harris, Miss lay- lor, Miss Cannings, Miss Short, Messis. W. Brooks, F. Brooks, C. Roach, E. Kent, E. Phillips, T. Narbett, Mr. Phelps, Mr. Christopher, Mr. Clin Lamburn and Mr. Prosser. Tea brew- ers: Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Wiggle, Mrs. Dorman and Mr. Tom Davies.^ Door- keepers: Messrs. J. Watkins, J4. Dav- ies, W. E. Watkins, —. Nethercote, J. Coopey, —. Burgess, W. Coopey, Marsh and Taylor. Mr. A. J. Kent is super- intedent; Mr. W. Brooks, assistant superintendent j Miss M. Rees, secre- tary; and Mr. E. Morgan, assistant secretary.

MISKIN. MORI AH C.M.—The annual tea was held at Moriah last- Thursday, lray- holders*—ifrs and. Mrs Morris; Mrs. Thomas and Miss Alice Jane Thomas; Mrs Davies and Miss Gwen Jones; Mrs Williams and Mrfi Jenkins, Mrs Hughes and Mrs Mason, Mrs Jones and Mrs Evans, assisted by the young ladies of the church. Cutters: Mrs Ed- wards, Mrs Jones, Mrs Benjamin, Mrs Davies, Mrs Moore, Mrs Wiilioms, Mrs Owen, Mrs Isaac Jones, and Mr John Owen. Water attendants, Messrs. Ed- ward Thomas and Samuel Williams. Making tea, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Brans. Door attendants, Messrs William Wil- liams, T. J. Davies, Rees Evans, John Jones, Daniel Jones. Mr Edward Evans was general supervisor. Cake dispenser, Mr W. J. Moore.—In the evening an ex- cellent concert was held, the chairman being Rev. R. Gwmryn Jones. Pro- gramme: Solo, Miss M. J. Davies. Duet, Misses Edith Daviee and M. J. Davies. Recitation, Mr John Morris. Duet, Messrs W. and T. Sallis. Recitation, Master Meirion Griffiths. Solo. Miss Myfanwv James. Duet, Willie and Bettie Owen. Solo, Miss Maggie Edwards. Solo, Master Meirion Williams. A vote of thanks was proposed to the chairman by Mr David Jones, seconded by Mr John Jones. The Welsh National Anthem was sung by Mr T. Sallis.

PENRHIWCEIBER. ACCIDENT.—A serious accident befel Mr Owen Owen, of 4a Rheola Street, on Sunday week last. Mr Owen was cycling home from Newtown, North Wales, when between Storey Arms and Merthyr he ran into a group of mountain ponies. He was immediately attended to by some friends who were cycling with him and conveyed to Merthyr Cottage Hospital, where he now lies suffering from concussion of the brain. ANNIVERSARY. — The anniversary servicesi of Bethesda English Baptist Sun- day School were held on Sunday. The president in the morning was Mr John Morgan, afternoon, Mr Howell Howells, and evening, Councillor Thomas Jones. The programme was as follows: —Morn- ing: Address by chairman. Recitations: r ?\sle Judder, Flossie Cartw right, Rachel Hughes, Willie Turner, Gladys Richards, Alice Evans, Reggie Morgan Edith Morris. Solo, Mr Battram. Duet, Gwen Morris and friend. Recitations: Katie England, Violet Mor- ris, and Annie May Morgan. Afternoon meeting: RecItations-Beatrice Richards, Mona Pearce, GWCT, Morris, Catherine Jones, EvanD Walters. Solo, Rebecca Rees. Recitations: Beatrice Roberts, Miriam Roberts, Mr Geo. Rees. Dialogue Harry apman and Fred Jamee. Duet, Gwen Moms and friend. Recitations, Katie England, Alfred John Lyons, Annie Hughes, Elsie May Jones. EveAing Address by Coimcillor T. Jones. Recita- tions: Annie Hughes, Miriam Roberts Opening address. Miss May Tucker and" friends. Recitations: Lily Canning Phyllis Morgan, Beatrice Roberts, Evan D. fflters Mrs Whittaker. Double quartette, Mr A. Evans and party. Solo. Beatrice James. Recitations: Geo. Rees Gwen Moms, A. J. Lyons & A. Edwards. «iven by choir, the sinking being of a very high stand- ard. The duties of secretory were ably Ca^vi0'rrby,Mr W" RobertT 1 EN LEL BAZAAR .—On Mondav, M v Wednesday l«st, a success- ful bazcai and sale <>t work was held in 1enuel Hall, under the auspices of the FOfwardMovomellt, the proceeds being deioted towards the expenses of the Movement. The hall was gaily fes- tooned and decorated with flower- chains and brightly coloured flaes There was a choice exhibition of fancv work and useful clothing, which found ti1'6^I iqU1C\ Salp" Mrs- D"rothy Thomas, Miskin, being the senior mem- ber, had the honour of opening the ba- zaar, assisted by the pastor, the Rev. E" Allowing ladies assisted in the■genera J work: China stall Mis WiHie Jones; fruit and sweets stall—Misses M. Howells and B. Roper; heavy clothing stall—Mrs. C. ^|rs- Morgan Jones, Mrs IV u V Afen ?les' Mrs- Meyriek, Miss Mabel Meyrick, and Miss Lily Pass- more; fancy stall—Miss Mona Wril- SfflS'AS'S: Dfl M. Morgan and Miss Olive A1 orris; flannel stall—Mrs. E. T. Wilhanis, Mrs. Geo. Howells, Mrs r s. Dorothy Thomas and Mrs. P. Water- man; refreshment stall—Mrs. Brewer Mrs. Jane Jones and Miss B. Moore • the jumble stall (which was well filled) —Mrs. E. J. Hughes and Mrs. W. Rosser-Jones. The following acted as stewards Albert lies, George Payne, T. Lewis, David Lewis, Sidney Thomas, F. Garrett- Henry Shell, George Howells, P. B. vNaterman and Jonathan Phillips. Mr. Evan Jones acted as adjudicator in the singing competitions. Mr. W. Rosser-Jones proved an energetic secre- +i&r'VIiT Penuel Boys' Brigade, un- V,eviv superintendence of Mr. Idwal >> dliams, acted as messengers.—The sale was continued on Saturday (Vê- ning, when the remainder of the stock was disposed of. Despite counter at- tractions in the valley, a large number of people gathered together, and a handsome sum will be realised. The promoters of this bazaar deaire to thank the many kind friends for their sym- ■ pathy and contributions towards the work. The church is doing good -vork i among the non-chapel-goers, and the congregations are increasing. They are deserving of every sympathy.

YNYSYBWL. INFECTIOUS DISEASES ACT. — Under the above Act, at Abercynon Court last Thursday, Dr/ Llewelyn Williams, medical officer of health, prosecuted three women fram Ynysybwl, Myra Ryan, Annie Packer, and Mabel Yard. Inspec- tor John Thomas Williams proved that the defendants had been notified that their childrei were suffering horn scar- let fever, and had in contravention of the Act allowed them to go into the public street.—Mrs Packer was ordered to pay the costs, and the others were fined 10s. II and costs each.

I GIRLS Wanted. BOWEN J Mineral Water Works, t AbardaPfl.

Colliery Manager Honoured. A well attended meeting was held at the Workmen's Institute, Mountain Ash, on Saturday evening, for the pur- pose of presenting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morgan, late manager of Deep Duff- ryn Navigation Collieries. Mr. Tom Narbett presided, and in presenting Mr. Morgan with a beautiful cabinet and writing desk said that whatever value the gift held the hearts of Moun- tain Ash were ringing true behind it, for they felt a deep sense of indebted- ness to Mr. Morgan. He hoped that God's blessing would rest upon him and his house for all time.—Mr. Geo. Jefreries felt it a great honour to pre- sent Mrs. Morgan with the cabinet. He had known her when she was at "Callaway's Corner" as everyone even now called it. He wished her Godspeed in her new sphere of work.—-Mr. Evan Morgan had known the recipients from infancy. That audience showed new much they had endeared themselves in the hearts of the workmen, for all had responded to the appeal. 'Mr. Phillip Isaacs then presented a cheque to Mr. Morgan. Having known him for the past forty-five years, he could honestly say he was a real gentleman. He would reason with the workmen, and ] give them a hearing. He couldn't please everybodv, but he had conscien- tiously tried to'do.whot was right and just between masters and men. He wished him success in the important position he had taken up at Abertillery, v and a long and happy life.—Mr. W. 1 Phillips said he had never found a straighter man than Mr. Morgan, and • it was quite a pleasure to see the good 1 feeling existing between him and the < workmen of Deep Duifryn and Naviga- tion Pits.—Mr. John James endorsed all that had been said. He was sorry ] Mr. Morgan- had left, for they had lost 1 a gentleman. He was glad he had 1 gone to a higher position.—Mr. John I Lewis was proud to say a few words 1 about his old school playmate. He knew him to be a real Welshman, and a man for peace. He was glad to see him 1 getting higher. Mr. George Kingdom ( said Mr. Morgan was a man who could always be approached, without being treated as inferior.—Mr. James Clarke wished he could speak as he felt. He I was losing one of the best friends as a 1 working man. -Mr. Philip Phelan said 5 that as a "boss" Mr. Morgan was most < gentlemanly, and always approachable. J —Mr. Geo. Bailey, as one of the work- < men, was very pleased to give his testi- J mony as to Mr. Morgan's fairness and ] uprightness. He was glad to see him at the top of the ladder.—Mr. D. Phelps was glad to sav, on behalf of the work- men, what they thought of Mr. Mor- gan. He was never a hard man to please, and the workmen had no need t., fear him.—Mr. Geo. Austin and Mr. Jenkin Thomas also spoke.- Mr. W m. Morgan, responding, said that he couldn't express the thanks he l0lt5 as lie felt that what they had said was so genuine. He felt indebted to the work- men who had helped him so immensely in his work. Some of those present had not voiced their opinions, but he valued their eloquent silence just the same as he did the testimony of those ) who had spoken. Ile, on behalf of his wife and self, begged to thank them heartilv for their kindness.—A letter of apology for absence had been read from Mr. and Mrs. J- T. Jones.—Mr. Alfred Morgan proposed and Col. Mor- gan seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman.—Mr. W. Jenkins and Mr. H. Lloyd sang several songs.

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MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. On Thursday, July 9th.—Before Col. M. Morgan, Major F. N. Gray, and Coun- cillor Griffith Evans. DRUNKS.—Wm. Plenty, in Oxford St., Mountain Ash, 10s. and costs; Evan Greeves, in Penrhiwceiber Road on Sun- day, 15s. and costs. OBSTRUCTION. John Hayes and Patrick Sullivan were charged with ob- structing Penrhiwceiber Rd.—P.C. Pugh deposed to seeing the defendants fighting. Hayes had his coat off, and a large crowd surrounded the two men.—Fined 40s. and costs each. —Robert Wilkins and Gwilym Morgan, Mountain Ash, were similarly charged.—P.S. Downs gave evi- dance of seeing the two men engaged in a pugilistic encounter. Morgan, who ap- peared, was ordered to pay 20s. and costs, and Wilkins, who did not appear, had to pay 40s. and costs. PITCH AND TOSS.-John Thompson and Wm. Jones, two youths, were brought up for gaming with coins on Sunday, June 21st.-P.C. Pugh deposed to seeing the defendants playing pitch and toss on the road between Newtown and Penrhiw- ceiber.—The defendants were ordered to fpay 5s. and costs each. MISKIN ASSAULT.—Wm. Jones waa charged with asaulting David Thomas. The assault took place at Victoria Street, Miskin.—Thomas said that Jones gave him one blow on the neck. Several witnesses were called, and the Bench bound the prosecutor and defendant over to keep the peace. NEWTOWN PATERNITY CASE. Hannah O'Brien summoned Michael Mor- risey, Cardiff Road, Newtown, Mountain Ash, to show cause, etc.—Complainant said she gave birth to a child last Decem- ber. The defendant had paid her regu- larly every week since the child was born.-Defendant's mother was present, and on behalf of her son admitted pa- c ternity.—The Bench made an order of 3s. 6d. per week. DESERTION. — Catherine Rowlands, j Penrhiwceiber, summoned her husband, who lives at Gilfach Goch, for desertion. Mrs. Rowlands said that he deserted her three years ago, and had only sent her 59. during that time.—Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. T, THEFT OF CHICKENS — PEN- I ?PSGES?ER MOTHER'S SUR- I RISE. Tlios. King, Alfonso Bunnev, ) Benjamin John Gittings and Daniel T. \\ilhams, all of Penrhiwceiber, were brought up charged with stealing fowls, the property of John M. Howells.—John Al. Howells said he was a butcher, and onfu Penrhl«-ceiber Farm. On June j Otii he secured the fowl-house, in [ which were 110 chickens. On the fol- lowing morning, when he visited the place he noticed that the lock had been ivrc-nehed. A cockerel, three hens, and i duck were missing. Witness found a brown cap in the cot, and he traaed feathers down the field and along the road in the direction of Tirfelin-street. Penrhiwceiber. He afterwards in- 1 Formed the police. The chickens were valued at 25s. 6d.—Asked if they had i anything to say, King and Bunnv said they were guilty; but that they were irunk at the time.—P.S. Johns'said he j ivas informed of the theft on Juiv 1st, *nd he visited No. 17, Park-street," Pen- rhiweeiber, where Thomas King lived with his mother. A chicken was in the saucepan on the fire, and he asked prisoner's mother where she had got it ;rom. Prisoner then intervened, and said: "Take it, and take me. Drink is ;he cause,of it all." At the Police Sta- tion King mentioned the names of two )thers, and Bunny and Williams were irrested in Penrhiwceiber-road. Bun- ay said "As long as King is locked up, [ will come as well." Both men re- )lied that they were guilty. Gittings ,vas afterwards arrested on July 6th, it his house, 71, Park-street. WThen 1 charged, Gittings said that the cap was :iis.-All the prisoners pleaded guilty, md asked for forgiveness.—The Bench lined them t5 each, or a month's im- prisonment. PERSISTENT CRUELTY. — Eliza- beth M. Edwards, lately of 11, Clarence- street, Miskin, now of 84, Woodland- street, summoned her husband, Geo. Edwards for persistent cruelty. Mr. Ivor Kenshole, Aberdare, appeared for the wife, and Mr. Harold Llovd, Car- diff, defended.—Mrs. Edwardi said she was married to defendant last August. He could earn from £3 to j63 10s. per week. Last April they had a quarrel, because she refused to empty the bath, and he sent her out of the house. Two weeks later her husband promised to meet her, but did not keep his promise, so she went to a friend's house. On coming out she met him, and he then smacked her, causing her mouth to bleed ,She ran to the bedroom to drop a note out the window to send for her father. Her husband came up stairs, and because he threatened her she broke his walking stick. He pushed her on to the bed and tried te. smoother her with the pillow to stop her to scream. She was afraid to go to bed, but he carried her. Dr. Ross ex- amined her next day, after which she went home. Her husband had paid her nothing since.—By Mr Lloyd: She had not been married before. She loved him when he married her, but not since he beat her. She would not live with him again. She did not call him a drunken b-. Witness admitted that the bother was about her mother. She once struck him on the mouth till it bled. She also tried to get the poker to strike him.—Dr Robert Ross examined complainant on June 6th. She was in a nervous condi- tion and had bruises on her body. Most likely they had teen caused by a stick.— The case was dismissed.