The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, July 29th. Before the Deputy Stipendiary (Mr R. A. Grif- fith) and Messrs. D. P. Davies, L. N. Williams and Griffith Evans. Hard Luck in Australia.James W. Turner, now of Abercwmboi, was sum- moned for deserting his wife and leav- ing her chargeable to the Merthyr Union.—LI. Richards, Warrant Officer of the Merthyr Union, stated that the defendant owed the Guardians £ 26 7s. 6d. for out-door relief to his wife and family.—Defendant denied desertion, and said he had been to Australia, where he had had some hard luck. He had worked his passage home, and started work at Abercwmboi last Sun- day night. He was arrested whilst on his way to work on Tuesday evening. He was not aware that his wife had re- ceived any money until twelve months after she had sought relief. He offered to refund the money at the rate of 5s. per week.—The case was adjourned for a month to give the defendant a chance to carry out his promise. Occasional Licences. Mr William Thomas applied for two occasional licences in connection with the Aber- dare Sports on Monday next.—Super- intendent Rees said there would be two tents, and the police had no objec- tions.—The licences were granted to Mr. Hek. Crown Hotel, and Mr Sulli- van, Cowbridge Arms. Bicycle Without a Bell.-Ivor Bishop, Hirwain, was summoned for riding a bicycle in Cardiff Road without giving audible warning of his approach.—P.C. Henebury said that on Friday he saw defendant in Cardiff Road, Aberdare. Defendant was passing people without warning them. He had no bell, and when spoken to he said he did not think it was necessary to have one.—Defend- ant, who said his bell was out of order, was fined 2s. 6d. including costs. Did Not Want to Co to Clink.-Re-es Emanuel was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Victoria Sq., Aberdare. The facts were stated by the police officer, after which defendant was asked if he had anything to say.- Defendant: I am willing to pay. I don't want to go to clink. (Laughter.) —A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed. The Usual List.-Each of the follow- ing was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly John Jenkins, in High Street, Hirwain; Fred Bath, in Duke St., Aberdare; and David Jones, in Cardiff Road, Abercwmboi.. A fine of 5s. and costs was imposed on Wm. Hughes for being drunk in High St., Hirwain. Fight In Maesydre. James Stacey and William Law were brought up for fighting and creating a disturbance in Gloster Street, Aberdare.—P.C. Hene- bury stated th.,t the two defendants were fighting, and Stacey was bleeding from the mouth. There was a great crowd present. Each defendant was fined £ 1 and costs. Motor Car Cases. — Emrys Jones, Aberdare, was summoned for not tak- ing out a licence for his motor car.— P.C. Rowe said he asked defendant for his licence, and defendant replied that he was sorry he did not have one.—De- puty Stipendiary How long has he had a car?—Witness: About two months. He has since taken one out.—Defend- ant was fined -5s. including costs. No Back Light. Lemuel Ashton, Dinas, was summoned for not having a back light attached to his motor car. —P.C. Henebury gave evidence to the effect that defendant was driving through Canon Street, Aberdare, at 8.3.5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16th. He had no light behind his car .-Defendant was fined 5s. and costs. Ejectment Orders.—Ejectment orders were granted against Sarah Ann Chew, Gadlys, and Elizabeth Lewis, Oxford StFeet, Gadlys. Caming with Cards David Morgan, Gadlys, was summoned for gaming with cards at Gadlys.—P.C. Banks stated t facts and defendant was fined 10s. I and costs. Threats at Trecynon. John Mason was summoned for using threats and obstructing John Street, Trecynon. P.C. Wm. Jones said defendant was using threatening language and chal- lenging people to fight. A great crowd had collected. -Deputy Stipendiary He was not fighting?—Witness: No, sir.— Fined 10s. and costs. Dangerous Driving. Daniel Owen was summoned for driving a motor car to the danger of the public, and Wm. Bowen with aiding and abetting him in the offence. The defendants hail from Seven Sisters.—P.S. Poolman, Tre- cynon, deposed that. he saw the car go- ing through Hirwain Road, Trecynon, at the rate of from 15 to 20 miles an hour. Owen was driving, and the other defendant, who is the owner of the car and two other persons were in the car at the time. Witness added that there were a number of children about at the time, and defendant did not sound the horn.—Albert Male, Windsor Street, < Trecynon, corroborated.—The defend- ants denied that the car was going faster than 5 miles an hour. Stipen- diary: What are you, Mr. Bowen?— Bowen Colliery proprietor, farmer and publican. (Laughter.)—The Stipendi- ary said that the Bench were deter- mined to put down reckless driving through the streets. The defendants would have to pay 20s. and costs each.

Alleged Breaking and Entering. Tyntetown Man Sent for Trial. Richard Davies Rowlands, and his wife, Margaret Ann Rowlands, of Tyntetown, were brought up on a charge of burglariously entering a house in Harris Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, and stealing therefrom various articles. —Edward Rowlands, 4 Harris Terrace, Penrhiwceiber, said that on Tuesday, July 14th, he went for his holidays, locking the doors and windows of his house. On Friday, July 24th, he re- turned, and found that somebody had broken into the house. A window had been broken in one of the back rooms, and things were missing from the kitchen. A suit of clothes and shirt, and a blanket, were missing from one of the bedrooms. The shop book had also been stolen from a drawer. He now identified the stolen articles. On Saturday. July 25th, he went with P.C. Harbottle to Mr Fine's shop, and there saw some of the articles. They had been pledged.—Cecilia Morgan, the wife of David Morgan, 5 Harris Ter- race, said that on July 15th he saw the prisoners and their children in Ed- ward Rowlands' house. She saw them again on the following Friday, and she told them to clear out. She knew the male prisoner. He had been brought up by Edward Rowlands, but was not related to him.—In reply to the male prisoner witness said that he asked her if he should go into Edward Rowlands' house, and she replied. You better not."—Edward Rowlands, recalled, said that the male prisoner had been brought up by him from the age of 4 till about 10 years ago, when he (pris- oner) got married. He was now about 29 years of age. Prisoner had not lived with him at all during the last 9 years.—Margaret Williams, 10 Church St., Penrhiwceiber, said she knew the male prisoner. He came to her house last week and asked her to buy two candlesticks. Thomas John Lewis, manager of the Miskin Branch of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society, deposed that prisoner came to his shop and pro- duced Edward Rowlands' book. Wit- ness sold the prisoner a pair of men's boots and also a pair of child's boots. On the 18th July the male prisoner came again and changed the child's boots for women's boots. He entered these articles and other things on Ed- ward Rowlands' book. The boots had been pawned at Levinson's pawnbrok- ing shop.—P.C. Harbottle said that after he had received information he went to prosecutor's house, and there saw the back window broken. He thereupon arrested both prisoners. The Bench discharged the woman and committed the male prisoner to take his tri;<.l at Quarter Sessions. Caught. Andrew O'Neill, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody charged with being on enclosed pre- mises with intent to commit a theft. Thomas Connor, caretaker of the Ves- try Hall, Aberdare, said that at 3 a.m. on July 23rd he heard a noise on the premises as if someone was forcing the kitchen door open. He got Otlt of bed to ascertain the cause of the noise. He lifted one of the bedroom windows and saw a man. Witness added that he then went to Canon Street in search of a constable. He saw P.C. Richards, and told him: "Follow me." They both went back to the premises and there saw the prisoner behind the coal- house door. The beading and putty on one of the windows had been removed, and four panes were broken. P.C. Richards corroborated, and added that prisoner was without his boots when he approached him. When spoken to prisoner said he simply came in to look for a pair of boots. His boots were subsequently found underneath a tree close by. Prisoner was quite sober.- There were previoues convictions and the Bench sentenced him to three months hard labour. Warrant Issued.-Richard Vaughan was charged with stealing wicket gates, the property of F. W. John, Aberdare, traveller. Defendant did not answer the summons. John said that he had a garden near the Ynys Field, and he had placed two wicket gates there. On July 18th, about 6.30, he saw defendant and other boys (the defendant being the oldest among them) take the gates away. He followed them, and the gates were dropped on the ground, and defendant ran away.—The Bench issued a warrant for defendant's arrest. Asleep in the Deep.—Richard James, Cwmaman, according to the evidence of Henry Davies, an official at the Cwm- aman Collieries, fell asleep while in the mine. He was now charged with that offence, and Mr Ivor Kenshole prosecut- ed for the company.—F. W. Davies, manager, said that defendant admitted to him that he had fallen asleep and asked to be forgiven.—.James now said that he was waiting for a journey, and while resting his head on his arm he fell off to sleep ror a few minutes.- Fined 5s. and costs. Adjourned.-Albert Usher, Mountain Ash, was charged with loitering in Ox- ford Street for the purpose of making bets. Defendant asked for an adjourn- ment in order to have legal aid. Clerk Will you bind yourself over in the sum of £ 5 to appear at Mountain Ash?—Defendant: Yes, any amount you like.—The case was adjourned till next Thursday. Drunk.-Afice Wilkinson, hi Market Street. 5s. and costs.

H: "You are getting ready to go out, and I'm afraid my call is inoppor- line I" She: "Really and truly, I would much rather stay here and talk tvith you than keep my engagement this afternoon." He: "I am delighted! But can the engagement be broken vithout inconvenienced" She: "Oh Pes. The dentist won't mind." I

NO TEA LIK. 'Quaker Tea' 1 1 1. OF ALL GROOXRS.

C.E. Union. j The Aberdare Valley C.E. Union held a meeting at Bethesda, Penrhiwceiber, on Monday, July 27th. Mr. Powell pre- sided, and in his opening remarks said that the C.E. was a spiritual society, and was the means of getting active members into the church. Mr. G. Whittock, the new secretary, was gratified with the welcome extended him. He had been a C.E. member for over 12 years, and urged all to be constant Endeavourers, as they were called to a great trust.—The Rev. A. Howells said that whenever a convert give service to Christ with real spiritual prayer and grace, it never give regret to him. The C.E. was a bridge bet veen the very young and elders of the church.-Rev. D. G. Millar, Abercynon, spoke of the C.E. as one of the greatest forces in the Christian Church. They should not forget the individual. It was to the in- dividual the Master looked. Let them not forget or neglect the spade work on behalf of the kingdom of Christ. Let Christian Endeavourers remember they were saved to «erve.—Solos were ren- dered by Miss Morris, Miss Stephens and friends. Duets, Mr. Stephens and Miss T. Stephens. Recitation by Miss Morris. Nearly all the C.E. societies from Aber- dare to Abercynon were represented. Mr. Longman, of Miskin, and Mr. Mullins, of Abercynon, also spoke.

"11 Bethel (B.), Abernant. Mae yr eglwys uchod wedi ethol saith o ddiaconiaid newydd. Y dewisolion ydynt Wm. Marshall, David John, John Harries, Benj. Samuel, Willie Williams, Lewis Griffiths, Evan M. Evans. Prydnawn Sul diweddaf cyn- aliwyd cwrdd arbenig i'w hordeinio l gyflawn swvdd v ddinconiaeth. Gwas- anaethwyd *ar yr achlysur gan y gwein- idog, y Parch. B. Williams.

Cwmbach Co-operative < Society. The 217th quarterly meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday evening last at the Co-operative Hall under the presidency of Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Cwmbach, supported by Mr. David Bowen, vice-chairman; Mr. Henry Williams, general manager; Mr. Evan Jones, general secretary, together with the committee and branch mana- gers. The first quarterly meeting took place on the previous Tuesday at the Mountain Ash Lesser Hall, which was crowded. The secretary's report stated: The sales for 13 week's reached the magnificent total of £ 92,565 14s. This amount, together with the productive sales-slaughterhouse, bakery, and farm, will make a turnover of X105,563 10s. 2d., being an increase over the corresponding quarter of last year by .£11,430 16s. 2d. Your weekly turnover in sales is < £ 7,120 8s. 9d. The members' share capital in- cluding interest and dividend now stands at X110,241 9s. 5d. Number of members, 6,355, being an increase over the previous quarter of 137. After meet- ing all claims inclusive of £1,144 5s. 8d. interest on share capital, .£492 19s. 6d. de- preciation of buildings, reserve fund, J6108 Is. 4d.; compensation fund, < £ 140; horses, £ 73 10s.; subscriptions: Moun- tain Ash Cottage Hospital Eisteddfod, £ 5 5s.; Welsh National Library, X5 5s; Abercwmboi Workmen's Hall and In- stitute, X,5 5s.; employees' annual out- ing, J65 5s; Education Fund, .£20, and all other incidental expenses, there is a surplus of X16,190 15s. lid., available for dividend at 3s. 6d. in the X to mem- bers, and Is. 9d. to Pon c-membe-rs-Dele- gates' report of the Dublin Co-operative Congress was given by Messrs. Matt Lewis. Evan Jones (secretary), and John Thomas. The following are the elected direc- tors: Cwmbach, William Henry George; Aberaman, Matt Lewis and George Rowlands; Cwmaman, Evan Evans; Mountain Ash, David Hughes and John H. Longman; Miskin, W. J. Richards (elected unopposed).—Com- mittee's attendance at the meetings:- Thomas Lloyd (chairman), 26; David Bowen (vice-chairman), 26; Cwmbach, William H. George, 26; Aberaman, George Rowlands, 27; Matt Lewis, 25; John Thomas, 27; Cwmaman. David Lloyd, 22; John Lloyd, 25; William Jones, 23: Mountain Ash, Henry Wat- kins, 23; Lewis Hughes, 25; David W. Harris, 25; Ben. Davies, 25; Abercwm- boi. Daniel .T. Evans, 23: Miskin, Daniel E. Evans, 21; William J. Richards, 21; Evan Thomas, 25.

The Empires. The three Empires—Aberdare, Moun- tain Ash, and Abercynon—will re-open with extraordinary programmes of variety and pictures on Monday next, Bank Holiday. A glance at the adver- tisement columns will show that noth- ing has been spared in the way of trouble or expense to provide an en- tertainment worthy of these most popu- lar houses of amusement and satisfying to their numerous patrons' Not satis- fied with a gigantic programme, Mr. Arthur Norton has looked after the comfort of his audiences. At Aberdare the stage has been considerably en- larged, the dressing rooms made still more convenient, and the seats in the circle re-upholstered in crimson. Mr. Edmond Perry, at Mountain Ash, has also been placing his house in order, and Mr. Jones has done the same at Aber- cynon. Bank Holiday crowds will find everything to be desired at any of the Empires in the Valley. I

11 Largest Stock of LINOLEUM and CARPETS in the District. VICTOR FREED, j! \i Mountain Ash. e

Musical Distinction. In connection with the Pianoforte Examinations of the Victoria College of Music held at Cardiff, Master Thomas Emlyn Davies, 40 Pembroke Street, Aberdare, successfully passed the In- termediate Grade in pianoforte playing. The examiner was Dr. J. H. Lewis. Also in the examination of the London College of Music held at Cardiff, Mr. Griffith John Griffiths, 26 Albert St., Aberdare. successfully passed the ele- mentary grade in theory of music, and obtained the maximum number of marks, viz., 100, an extraordinary feat. The examiner was Mr G. Augustus Holmes, Chief Director of Examinations of the London College of Music. Both are pupils of Mr J. J. Williams, L.L.C.M.. and Adv. R.A.M. and R.C.M., Gloucester Street, Aberdare, to whom much credit is due for his pupils' rare achievements. <

ABERDARE. ] BANKRUPTCY.—A receiving order las been issued in the case of Thomas Meredith, residing at Dean Street, and arrying on business as grocer at Duke ;treet. SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING. On 1 rhursday last Carmel English Baptist Sunday School visited Swansea for their annual outing. Messrs. E. H. Hill, secretary; D. M. John, treasurer; Prof. Tom Jones and Mr. Harry Jones were .n charge of the juveniles. PLASTERERS' ARMS HOLIDAY CLUB. The above club made their outing to Chepstow on Monday, July 27th, in the fine touring car of Messrs. Go ugh and Co., of Mountain Ash, when a most enjoyable day was spent, visit- ing Tintern Abbey and Raglan Castle. A splendid dinner was served at the White Swan Hotel, Monmouth. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. William Davies (secretary), and Mr. William Havard (treasurer). OUTING.—On Sunday the staff of the New Theatre and Hippodrome had a very successful outing, organized by Mr G. Williamson, the resident mana- ger. The party journeyed by motor char-a-banc to the Mumbles. At Neath they were joined by the staff and company of the Gnoll Hall, Neath, ac- companied by Mr Vivian Aldridgc, the managing director. The party put up at the Yacht Cafe, where a splendid lunch was partaken uf. The tables were presided over by Messrs. G. Wil- liamson and V. Aldridge. The company afterwards dispersed to visit various places of interest, returning to the Cafe for tea. They made the return journey at 9.30 p.m., Aberdare being reached by mid-night. PRESENTATION MEETING. On Saturday evening, a very successful meeting was held at the Bush Hotel, Aberdare, to present Bro. Wm. Jones, of Neath (representative of Mr E. Evans-Bevan), upon his resignation as treasurer of the Aberdare District M.U.P.J. The presentation took the form of a handsome silver-mounted walking stick, suitably inscribed. Mi- David Evans, overman, Bwllfa, in tak- ing the chair, referred to the useful- ness of Mr Jones in Friendly Society work. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Roderick Evans (sec.), Wm. Walker, Evan James, John Venn, Ben Thomas and David Morgan. All eulo- gised the efficient manner in which Bro. Jones carried out his duties as treasurer. Songs by Messrs Wm. Pitt, Hirwain; John Rees, Cwmaman; David James, Gadlys. By special request Mrs. Phillips, of Merthyr, gave a fine rendering of "Make New'Friends" (encored). The gift was handed to Bro. Wm. Jones by Mr. William Watkins (in the absence of Bro. John Lewis) in a very appropriate speech. The recip- ient in responding thanked his brethren for the nice present. Mr D. S. Jones acted as accompanist.

CADLYS. SUCCESS. Mr. Edwin Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths, Ox- ford Street, Gadlys, passed at a London College last week an examination in massage, which qualifies him as a certifi- cated masseur. Mr. Griffiths in boyhood worked as a collier at the Gadlys tÆ>1- lieries, and utilised his leizure hours in studying music and succeeded in passing the advance certificate and other certificates of the Tonic Solfa College, He alsj gained several prizes at Eis- teddfodau as a Binger. About 12 years ago he entered the Glamorgan County Asylum at Bridgend as attendant, and passed while at that institution the Medico Physiological Examination. Afterwards he secured an appointment at Caerleon Mental Hospital as charge attendant. Subsequently he was ap- pointed male nurse at Newport Hospital. While at Caerleon Mr. Griffiths was con- ductor of the Caerleon United Choir, and as an appreciation of his services the choir presented him with an illum- inated address.

HIRWAIN. MOTOR DRIVING TAUGHT.—Par- ticulars and terms apply Parker Bros., Aberdare. SUCCESS.—At the Labour Examina- tion, held by the Aberdare Education Committee on July 18th, a student from the village was successful. He was Trevelyan Charles Jones, of 30 Baglan Terrace. BETHEL Y.P.S. The members of this society were addressed on Friday evening last by Mr. Evan John Davies, of Tramway. His paper was most inter- esting and instructive,—Powerful ser- mons were preached on Sunday last at Bethel (C.M.) Church by the Rev. Lewis Morgan.

YNYSYBWL. SUCCESS. Mr. David Jenkins, Robert Street, has passed the London Matriculation Examination. Mr. Jen- kins is a pupil at the Pontypridd In- termediate School. PIT-HEAD BATHS. — A public meet- ing for women to hear addresses on the question of pit-head baths was held at the Workmen's Hall on Monday last. Mr. Ellis Lewis (checkweigher) was voted to the chair. Mr. Edwin Wil- liams (Arfron), who was one of the deputation of the Ocean Coal Co.'s workmen who visited the Continent last year to inquire into the Continental system, gave an account of the tour. He explained the different systems which he had seen in vogue. Mrs. Ben Davies, Pontypridd, then addressed the meet- ing. A committee was afterwards formed to deal with the question. PRESENTATION MEETING. On Tuesday evening, the 21st inst., Mr. William Jones, M.E., late manager of the Mvnaehdy Colliery, was the re- cipient of a presentation on his leaving Ynysybwl to take up an appointment as manager of one of Messrs. Cory Bros/ collieries at Ystrad. The presentation was made at the English Congregational Chapel. Mr. John Lewis occupied the chair. On behalf of the members of the above-named church, Mr. J. T. Davies, Glenview, presented Mr. Jones with a barometer. Speeches were delivered in. eulogy of Mr. Jones's character by the chairman, Messrs. W. R. Harries :scboolni aster), Abraham Richards, j. T. Davies, T. Grinter, Gwilym Gower, I. Williams, and Joseph Price. Mr. Jones suitably responded. The musical Dart of the programme was contributed o by Mr. Harry Wilding and Master VV. Dummer. Miss Woosnam and Mr. Wilding were the organists. A social ;ea was also held in the vestry. The 1 ollowing presided at the tables':—Mrs. F. T. Davies, Miss Eunice Richards, ^lesdames Grinter. Dummer, Monks, Brown. Beynon, and J. Williams. CRICKET. On Wednesday, the 22nd ( nst.. a cricket match was plowed be- < ween a team composed of the school eachers of Ynysybwl and the Ynysybwl irst Eleven. The game resulted in a c dn for the teachers by 25 runs, thanks ) o the fine bowling of Messrs. Jarman j nd Gower. Mr. Jarman took six wic- ets for eighteen runs. and Mr. Gower J liree for 19. The best of the Ynysvbwl owlers Iwere Messrs. Llewelyn Wil- a iams and Evan Owen. who took three I ickets for eleven runs and three wic- t ets for seventeen runs respectively, h omads: D. T. Jarnian, b. E. Owen, 0; t e wilym Gower, b. E. Owen, 0; Titus r Davies, b. E. Owen, 11; Gwilym Smith, not out, 16; W. S. Jones, b. Llewelyn i Williams, 15; John Lloyd, c. Owen, b. Tim Davies, 4; Robert H. Pugh, b. Llewelyn Williams, 7; Edgar B. Thomas, run out, 2; Richard A. Thomas, c. Morgan, b. Williams, 2; D. T. Edwards, c. and b. Rees Hopkins, 0; Henry J. Evans, b. Rees Hopkins, 0; extras, 5; total, 62. Ynysybwl: Albert Smith, c. Smith, b. Jarman, 0; Albert Holligan, lbw., b Jarman, 3; Llewelyn Williams, b. Jarman, 3; Rees Hopkins, run out, 5; M. Morgan, b. Gower, 18; E. Owen, b. Gower, 0; T. Davies. et. Pugh, b. Gower, 1; H. Evan,, b. Jarman, 1; J. Parry, c. D. T. Edwards, b. Jarman, 4; M. Jones, not out, 1; J- H. Elias, b. D. T. Jarman, 1; total, 37.—On Satur- day the First Eleven were without a match, but the Second Eleven received a visit from the Llandaff Road Baptists. The game resulted in a win for the home team by 17 runs. For Ynysybwl Mr. Tom Evans took six wickets for thirteen runs. The scores were:—Ynysybwl: R. H. Pugh, hit wicket, b. S. Davies, 6 Llewelyn Williams, b. Shea, 9; 1. Evans, c. Johnston, b. Davies, 6; 11. Evans, b. Shea, 11; Albert Smith, b. Shea, 7; Edgar B. Thomas, b. Davies, 2; Robert John, b. Davies. 0; Irvin Wal- ters. b. Davies, 0; J. H. Elias, c. Modloy, b. Shea, 0; H. Owen, hit wicket, b. Davies, 3; T. Elliott, not out, 4; extras, 4; total, 52. Llandaff Road Baptists: A. Matthews, b. Llewelyn Williams, 15: H. Morgan, c. Walters, b. T. Evans, 11; K. Morgan, b. T. Evans, 0; O. Johnston, b. T. Evans, 3; .J. Shea, st. Smith, b. Llewelyn Williams, 5; VV. Williams, run out, 2; S. Davies, b. 'i. Evans, 0; J. Ashdown, b. Llewelyn Wil- liams, 0; L. Langlais. hit wicket, b. T. Evans, 0; C. Meredith, not out. 1; G. Nicholas, b. T. Evans, 0; extras. 1; total, 38.—Trerobart Boys' Eleven. During the last week the Boys' played throe matches, all of which were won. On Thursday they received a visit from Penrhiwceiber Boys', and won by four wickets, the visitors scoring 23, whereas the Trerobart team scored 27 for six wickets. Besides taking five of the Pen- rhiweeiber wickets, O. Rees, the Trerob- art captain scored 13 not out.oil Sat- urday they paid a visit to Abercynon, and played their first match with Aber- taf. Although no less than six of the players were reserves, they were again victorious by six runs. Abertaf scored 13, and Trerobart 19 (E. Frowen, 5).— The Abertaf team visited Ynysybwl on Monday to play the return match. The Trerobart team won by seventeen runs. The Abertaf team were all dismissed for ten runs (Dyer, 5, not out), whereas the Ynysybwl Boys scored 27. Out of eleven matches played the Trerobart Boys' have won nine and lost two, fhus becoming top of the League for the Lower Di- vision. A final match for the shield will have to be jriayed with the winners of the top division

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT. Thursday, July 30th. -Before Mr H, A. Griffith (Deputy Stipendiary) and Councillor Griffith Ivvans. COW'S FAULT AND NOT THE MILKMAN'S.—Thos. Jarman. Brook Villa, Abercynon, was summoned for selling milk which was deficient in but- ter fat to the extent of 5 per cent. Mr S. Shipton defendod .uperilltendellt Roes stated that he purchased a. pint of milk from James -Vmos, and paid :2d, for it. Amos was employed by Jar- man. A portion of the milk was sent to the public analyst, who certified it deficient as above stated.—Mr kuipton said that the defendant was selling milk to members of the local Co-oper- ative Society. The milk was obtained from a farm, and it was during a par- ticular dry and warm period that the sample taken. M:' Davies. the farmer, would be called, and he would say that there was no water an the farm for the cows, hence the quality of the milk. It was really the cow's fault and not the milkman's.—Richard Da vies, farmer, Ystradmynach, the farmer who supplied Jarman with the milk, said he had been selling milk tor 25 years. He now kept 28 cows, and had supplied Jarman for 6 years. — The Stipendiary asked witness whether he gave the cows food-stuffe when the pasture on the farm was poor.—Witness: Not unless the quantity of milk given by the cows goes down,-Stipendiary: So you go according to quantity and nor quality.—Witness: I have never heard complaints before.—The defendant was called, and said he supplied Co-operativp members chiefly, but he also supplied the general public. Ho bought about 26 gallons of milk every morning, and 14 or 15 in the evening.—By Superintendent Rees: He had never asked for a warran- ty from Mr. Davies.—Thomas Davies. son of the farmer, gave further evidence. —The Stipendiary said that the Bench were influenced by the fact that previous samples—which had been taken—had been found to be all right. The de- ficiency in this case was very small, but as a practical farmer, Richard Davies ought to give his cows food-stuffs when the pasture was dry, and if another similar case came up, the Bench might not take so lenient a view. Under the circumstances the summons would be dismissed. DRUNKS. John Jones, in Abercyn- on Road, Ynysboeth, 10s and costs, and William H. Owen, in Walsh Street. Tyntetown, 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTION. Robert Jones ami Cornelius Warren, Abercynon, were brought up for causing an obstruction by fighting in Park Streot.-P.C. Rendle said that both defendants had their '-oats off^Tj?^T20s and costs each. COMPOUNDING A FELONY. John Thomas Be van, a representative of the. Miners' Federation Sick Fund. Abercynon, applied for the withdrawal of a warrant against Thomas White, u member of the committee^ who had ab- sconded with £ () of the Fund's monev, -Applieant was asked his reason for his request, and he stated that Mrs. W hite, the wife, had paid the iiioil(-Y. Stipendiary: That is no reason at all. That is compounding a felony. — The Ing application was refused for the present. SIONE-TH HO\\ ING.—Herbert Kd- wards, Argyle Street. Abercynon. and Harry Roberts, Bradley Street, Aber- cynon, two youths, summoned i< r throwing stones to the, danger oi the public,-Tlw Stipendiary severely lec- tured the offenders and fined then: 1il,. and costs each. WILFUL DAMAGE,—David Td,in and Benj. Jones, of Tyntetown. were < charged wrfch damaging tho window s of Ynysboeth Schoo!. — Mr Salusbwrv Roberts, assistant director uf educa- tion, assessed the damage at 2k.—Fin. 1 5s. and costs each. b TWICE CAUGHT.—Wm. Joms, Mt. Ash Road, Abercynon, was brought up ( on the charge of having been found on enclosed premises with intent to com- < mit a felony, and also stealing cabbages t —C. H. J. Hyde, 29 North St., Aber- 1 pynon, deposed to finding pris-mer in his back yard at I a.m. last Sunday. I He let him go with a eaution. Subs'e- s rjiiently witness discovered that cab- t bages had been stolen. He gave eha-M- nd caught prisoner add informed the v police.—Prisoner had previous '-mvir- u :ions against him at Blaenavon. and h le was fined 5s. and costs for being on h enclosed premises, and discharged T « -egpect of the theft. t

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TYNTE DAY BY DAY. Appended is Tyntetown's war pro- gress for last week :— Monday. July 20.—The first engage- ment took place in Honiston Street. A woman beat the tenant of a house out and took possession, after a fight of an hour and a half's duration. No police to he seen when the row was on. Tuesday, July 21st.—Second engage- ment at the top of Melbourne street The fight was caused by a rougn-look- ing man of 20 stone insulting a i'ynce society beauty -by asking her for a drink out of her jumbo. She reported I p the matter to her husband, who is a big powerful man of 7 stone. Whe," he heard of the insult he took off his coat to fight. He ran up the "deep," followed by 20 women well armed with ilagons. At last he escaped to his lodgings. It took 10 women, 2 men, one lodger two boys and the man s mother-in-law to keep hack the pursu- ers. When the beauty saw her hit,- band held hack she had a smack at the landlady. The two women fought for a good hour. The society beauty's Hus- band stood refereeing wliile his mother- in-law shot kidney punches. The Tynte beauty won by six points, 4 pounds of hair and a couple of black eyes. The police appeared after peace was declared. Wednesday. July 22.—All qmet. Thursday, July 23.—A little exe .<■- went caused by a.society wedding. The bride was chased through the gullev.s and assailed with empty jumbos and old boots picked from the ashtip. When they found out the guns were low They picked up their jumbos, off to go. Jiilv 24. — Peace, perfect peace. Saturday, July 25.—A row broke out in Hauswell Street. On this occasion that weapon which is mightier than both pen and sword combined—the tongue—was manipulated. The Ama- zons met like tigers but the jumbos parted them like lambs. Sunday, July 2(5. Armistice de- cia red.

MOUNTAIN ASH INQUEST. Jury and Spare-hand Hitchers. Mr R. J. Rhys, district coroner, con- ducted an inquest at Mountain Ash Police Station on Wednesday morning on the body of Gilbert Bolsom. 37 King- crait St., Mountain Ash. John Hayes, brother-in-law of deceased, -tated that Bolsom was a single man, 32 years of age. and was assistant tim- hernian at the Deep Duffryn Pit. Wit- ness knew he had worked at collierv work for eight years. Fred Martin, assist, timberman, stated that he was at the bottom of the pit when the acci- dent happened last Thursday night. There were two hitchers at the bottom when Bolsom got out of the bond. Wit- ness opened the g.\fc, Juit not on the side deceased got (),,It. He saw noth- mg: of the accident.—Frederick Crock- lord. labourer on the night shift, de- posed lie was riding on the lower deck of the bond that Bolsom descended in. I here w ere eleven men in the cage. W hen the cage stopped the liitcher opened the gate and witness walked of the cage. He heard a shout and turned round and saw Bolsom with one foot on the plate and one foot on the cage. Witness saw the carriage drop slowly arid the man twisted round. His iegs were in the cage and he was sitting j Oil Then the gate was forced (J'j to him. The gate was then half way open.— Henry Bainbridge, hitcher, de- posed that when the carriage reached the bottom of the pit it rested on the (angs. Tliere was one gate open and he took the peg out of the other gate i it. One man stepped out, ;!i>d afterwards Bolsom fried to step out. when the cage gradually fell. W itHess was holding the gate as the cage was iailing. Bolsom slipped, hav- ing one foot in and one foot on the plate. The gate drew the man in, and witness bad to let go the gate to save himself. The fangs were in proper order, and worked all right after the accident. —Rowland Hughes, hitcher, deposed that he was in charge of the fangs and had set them. When the cage dropped he was holding the lever to keep the fangs in place. He had been hitcher over two years, and had never known the cage to slip before. David Thomas, winder at Deep Duffryn, stated that he remembered lowering die cag" that Bolsom was in. He • •iildn't say whether the fangs were -d, or not. but the cage stopped at his nark, and then the engine crept on a oi-(,i- ,i l'oot. I?oxk-- and Hughes, re-called, stated that vhen the cage slipped he was holding he lever back as far as it would go. Owen JoL?Ti!ld hitdMr- Job- th. fangs couId no^feve been^rS proper position or the cage would „<> £ SM* fangsgwere t ™ Eidenf a order before and after th. death" >erdict of "accidental aeatb w~as returned by the iury who added a rider that the fangs were in proper working order, although theT might have met with some obstruction. The jury further added that in their opinion spare-hand hitchers should not tion ° in such a responsible si- hon,

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