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Local Publicans v Magistrates Earlier Closing of Licensed Houses Postponed. j As will he seen from the report of the Aberdare Police Court in another column, the magistrates have decided to suspend or postpone the coming into operation of the earlier closing ot Pub- lic Houses and Clubs. It appears that when the decision of the magistrates last week became known, the .licensed victuallers in the district immediately took action. The Aberdare Licensed Victuallers' Association held a meeting at the Castle Hotel, Aberdare, which was presided over by Mr Leyshon Henry. The question was thoroughly discussed at great length, and the meet- ing resolved to protest against the action of the Bench :\nd to communicate with the Home Secretary. The meet- ing also decided to convene another gathering at which representatives from the Licensed Victuallers' Association of Aberaman and Mountain Ash would be invited. At Mountain Ash on Monday evening delegates from various Clubs in the dis- trict met at the Constitutional CIlIb. The magistates' decision re earlier -clos- ing was the chief topic, and it was de- cided to make representations to the magistrates to rescind the order. The secretary was also instructed to write to the Home Secretary pointing out that there was absolutely no necessity for making such a stringent order in the Aberdare Valley. One of the delegates present stated that Mr B. T. Hall, secretary of the Clubs Union, had already approached the Home Secretary in the matter, and the Home Secretary had expressed his readiness to receive a deputation from the Clubs' Union and the Affiliated Licensed Victuallers' Association. The decision of the magistrates to suspend the Order means that the hours of closing will remain as they are rill at least the general Licensing Sessions, which will be held in March.

Aberaman Institute's Annual Meeting. I The ninth annual meeting of the above took place on Monday at the Lesser Hall. The* president, Mr. Willie Davies, was supported by the vice- chairman, JM.T. Tom Evans; Mr. H. Vane, manager; Mr. W. W. Price, gen- eral secretary, and Mr. Tom Warlow, minute secretary. The general secre- tary's report of the committee's work for the half-year ending December 31, 1914. was mofft satisfactory. The in-' come was very encouraging, considering the present lamentable crisis. They were now negotiating regarding the subsi- dence of the hall. He anticipated a satisfactory arrangement in the matter. The loans had been substantially re- duced. They had been able to repay the Cwmbach Co-op. Society X350 and sundrv creditor:; X50. The loan account now stood at <=65,560. The report was uanimously adopted lr. H. Vause (manager) gave the report of the billposting department, which also gave satisfaction. The past year had been the most prosperous one in the history of this department. Trade had, however, gone back a little since the war broke out. The auditors' reports were given by Messrs. T. B. Price and Tom Bowen. The latter paid a glowing tribute to the manager, Mr. Vause, and Mr. W. \V. Price, the general secretary.—After a little discussion the Institute and the Billposting Departments' financial statements were adopted. The retiring chairman, Mr. Willie Davies, expressed his gratitude to the members for the presidential honours conferred on him and the support given to him during his year of office. He trusted that his successor would work as amicably as he had with the com- mittee ot management.—Mr. Tom Evans, in taking the chair, said that he would endeavour to discharge his duties faithfully.—A hearty vote of thanks to the retiring chairman was accorded—It was unanimously decided to re-elect the old committee with the exception of those who had not made many attendances.—Mr. H. A. Howells was elected auditor. The appended are the committee:- Chairman, Tom Evans; vice-chairman, Morgan Thomas; minute secretary, Tom Warlow, re-elected; general secre- tary, W. W. Price, re-elected. Fforch- aman: Sam Evans, William Williams, and Dan James Davies. Cwmneol: Geo. Price and Tom Price. Aberaman: W. Gomer Key, William Allen, David Thomas, Thomas Wilson, and David Lewis. Cwmaman: William George Thomas and T. Job Davies. Abercwm- boi: D. Jeffries. Shop-assistants: T. M. Lloyd. Brickyard: George Neale. Yardmen: Gomer Rosser. Gas workers, etc.: R. M. Evans. Enginemen and Stokers: George Wilcox. Outside Public: William Hill. Additional: W. S. Stephens, Albert Brodrick, Wm. Llewelyn, James Hatton, and A. Ked- ward. Trustees: Morgan Thomas and J. Palmer. Y.M.C.A. Sub-compiittee, games, lectures, etc.: Messrs W. Cam- bourne, George Reddick, E. Williams, W. D. Hughes, and T. Bowen. I

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Silob, Trecynon. A competitive meeting was held under the auspices of the M.l.S. on Saturday night. President, Mr Benjamin Wil- liams. The judges were: Music, Mr. Thomas J. Wyatt; recitations, etc., Mr R. Rhuddlan Jones. Opening recita- tion, Nid Da," by Miss Llan John. Awards:— Solo (under 16), "Flee as a bird 1, Johnny Wyatt; 2, David John Davies. Any recitation (under 12): 1, Blod- wen Llwelyn; 2, Annie Williams; 3, Edith A. Jones. Recitation (over 12), 0 Fryniau Caersalem," David John Davies. Impromptu reading, Handel Jordan Davies. Impromptu speech, H The New Woman," Edward Rees Phrry. Impromptu dialogue, Ben Williams and Handel Jordan Davies. Mr Evan S. Jones, deacon, presented prizes on behalf of the committee to the I following, who sold the largest number of lecture tickets: 1, David J. Davies; 2, David Williams; 3, M. M. Llewelyn and Annie Williams, equal. A very instructive and interesting paper on Ceiriog was read by Miss Winifred Jqpes.

I Co-operative Directors' Election. The election for the directorate of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society took place on Monday last at the respective branches. The 'result was: Aber- aman, Mr. Evan Davies, 58 (non-elected); Mr. John Thomas, 211 (retiring member), re-elected. Cwm- aman: Vice-chairman, David Lloyd, 297; Fred Major, 173; Directorate, John Lloyd, 226 (re-elected); John Edwards, 120 (non-elected); David Ystalyfera Thomas, 118 (non-elected). Cwmbach: Thomas Lloyd, 210 (retiring chairman), re-elected; Lewis Howells 29 (non- I elected), and Alfred Lloyd, 53 (non- elected).

Barddoniaetb. KITCHENER. Cadfridog a anwyd yn freiniol i'r gad I ymladd llosg-frwydrau dros ryddid ein gwlad; Ddyrchafwyd yn Arglwydd am harddu ei swydd, A chwifio ei gleddyf nes ennill ei lwydd. Hanasai o lwynau milwrol eu gwraidd Fel ysbryd Caswallon a losgai gan aidd; Mawr ddewrder ein Harthur sv'n fflamio ei drem, A'i gleddyf dau-finiog sy'n ddisglaer fel gem. Llewelyn LIyw Olaf a Glyndwr heb wad, Yw'r dewrfryd gadfridog ar feusydd y gad; Eiddigedd milwrol sy'n llenwi ei fron Ar lannau y Tafwys urdd&sol ei thon. Gwlatgarwch ci galon garasai roi lIam I fangre'r gyflafan i luddi^s y cam Gyflawna'r Ellmyniaid ar feibion di- frad Am feiddio amddifFyn gororau eu gwlad, Ond gwylio gan erchi catrodaii a'i fys Mae'r swyddog yn brysur o ystafell ei lys Mewn dinas fawroddog hyd drymder y nos, Reh orig i dremio ar wychter mor dlos. Ei glust sydd yn crogi wrth wifrau'n ddibaid Er clywed evfrmach o'r ffosydd a'r llaid, Lle'r ymladd ein milwyr yn nghanol eu gwaed Sy'n cochi y glaswellt fel porphor dan draed. Ei gynghor sy'n llywio'l' byddinoedd o'r bron, A'n llynges sy'n gwarchae ar ymclnvydd y don. Colofriau ein teyrnas osodwyd ar sail Athrvliih filwrol ei feddwl diail; Talaethau Prydeinig sy'n disgwyl i'w law I rwystro'r gelynion rhag morio gerllaw. St. Stephan ymffrostia'n nghadernid ei sedd Sydd heddyw yn pwyxo ar iagnel a ehledd; Arferai ddeddfwru yn amlder ei rym, Tra'r Caisor yn hogi ei gleddyf yn'llyni. Ymnertha, Gadfridog! Cyfiawndor a barn A ddymclnvel ei deyrnas i'w seiliau yn sarli nefoedd yn gwgu mewn digter ar dy Bernhardi'r Arch-elyn o'r uehder' sydd fry; Digofaint vr Arglwydd .sv'n vsn yn fflani Ddit'aol am sathru eenhedloedd ar gam. PARCWYSON.

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Serious Accident at Cwmbach. Whilst following his usual employ- ment at the Werfa Level on Monday I last Gwilym Griffiths, of Ynyscynon Street, met with a very serious accident. While doing some blasting work a hole weht ofF unawares to Griffiths, and he sustained much injury about the body. He was at once taken to the Aberdare Cottage Hospital, where one of his legs j had to be amputated. One of his eyes has also been damaged. He now lies in had to be amputated. One of his eyes has also been damaged. He now lies in a very critical condition. j

———————-—— j "East Lynne" at Cwmaman1 Cinema. A tremendous attraction is billed for the first three nights next week at the Cwmaman Cinema. The star item is East Lynne," adapted from Mrs. Henry Wood's famous masterpiece of name. The film is 6,500 feet long. a drama in 5 Acts, and the pictures depict 107 different scenes, taking about two hours to exhibit. "East Lynne" was shown at Aberdare Cinema some months ago, and was a great success, if. should he no less a success at Cwm- arna; i'or those who neglect a visit to the Cwmaman Cinema next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will miss a rare night's delightful experience. Thousands have been entranced by reading the book, and thousands more havo wept and laughed alternately by witnessing the play. Here is an oppor- tunity to see the whole of it in pictures. The Cinema is open nightly from 6 p.m., and on Wednesday, Jan. 27th, there will be a matinee at 10 a.m. for the benefit of night workmen. The prices are very moderate.

Aberdare Empire. A salient feature of the programme at the above popular place of enter- tainment this week is the appearance of Miss Muriel Yorke and her power- ful company of London star artistes in musical tableaux, entitled "Visions of Song." Thwe items illustrate how the soul of music can be idealised into liv- ing form. The whole production is re- splendent with elaborate scenery and beautiful effects, which are pleasing both to the eye and ear. The company includes Miss Joyce Carr, Miss Ivy Shepherd, Miss M. Beauchamp, Miss J. De Muir, Mr. James Wickham, Mr. Percy Ford, and Mr. William Howard. The most popular items rendered on Monday night were the "Rosary," "Asleep in the Deep," and "Land of Hope and Glory." Every one of these selections was well received by the audience. "Visions of Song" have made a great impression in the town. Miss Maudie Grey, the chorus vocalist, "ing lovely songs in a captivating style. Otto and Olga also score a great success in their artistic and vocal melange. The pianoforte rendering of "Rhap- sody No. 15 is especially good, and is oci vociferously encored. Willie Long, who styles himself the "Hebrew" comedian, is well received, and his parody on "It's only a beautiful picture is splendidy sung. The star feature film miring tho first three nights was en- titled "The Battle of Shiloh," in three parts.

CWMBACH. MISSIONARY MEETINGS. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last at Bethania (B.) Chapel, special mission services were held The preacher was the Rev.' R. B. Jones, of Ynyshir, the well-known mLssioner. The services were conducted by the Rev. Joseph Jones. The precentor was Mr. John Vaughan, whilst the organist was Mr. David J. Vaughan. SARON DRAMATIC SOCIETY. On Tuesday evening last at the Work- men's Hall, which was crowded, the Saron Dramatic Society presented to the audience in capital style the well- known drama, "Ar y Groesffordd," by R. G. Berry. The Rev. R. Hugh Davies, who was in the chair, commented on the enterprise shown by the Society in tak- ing up these dramas. The dramatis per- sonae was identical with that, at the Aberaman performance. All the actors played their part splendidly, and en- hanced their already good reputation as dramatists. The scenery was beautiful and appropriate. The soloist was Mr. Evan Evans, Cwmbach. The accompan- ist was Mr David Henry Jones, Aber- aman. Mr. David E. Williams proposed thanks to tho chairman. The stage managers were Messrn. W. J. Phillips a.nd David Griffiths. MILITARY-NEWS. Private Tom Phillips, of Crown Row, is now home on furlough. He is in the 8th Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, and is stationed at Hay ton. He has also two brothers at the front, viz., Private P. J. Phillips, of the A.S.C., and Private K. Phillips, of the V.B., who are out since the beginning of the war. He has also the following relatives in the Army: Private R. George, who is in France since September 4th, and Private Tommy Caslin, who has been out since the beginning of the war. He has sent home the Christmas card which he re- ceived from Princess Marv: also a photo of a football team which he cap- tained and who played against a ,"r(tit,-h tk-itm. lie was a member of the Cwmbach Excelsiors A.F.C., which he captained last season. Private Fred Placer, of Big Row, who has heen wounded, has been invalided home from Pllederad Hospital. France.

ABERQARE. LAST WEEK of our Genuine Sale. All Ladies' Trimmed Hats, to be cleared at 2s. 1.1 Jd. See Windows.—,T. M Evans, Jondon Warehouse, Aberdare. I TEMPERANCE. — Curiae! Bund of Hope met on Tuesday evening. Those who took part were Lily James, Violet Jones, Ethel C-ook, Blodwen David, Nellie DallimoTp, Beatrice James, May Price, Muriel Jenkins, and C lilford Jenkins. An interesting speech was made by Mr. J. Rpeston, Cwmbach. Miss Thomas presided at the organ.

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I HIRWAIN. 1 FEW COATS and Fur Necklets further reduced to clear. Now is your chance. See windows.—J. M. Evans, London Warehouse, Aberdare. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to announce that he has now opened a branch shop in Cross Street with a, fine selection of j Baths, Lavatories, Gasfittings. and all I' Sanitary Goods, and where all orders for repairs, etc., may be seikt. POULTRY SUCCESS. At the Aber- dare Poultry Show Mr. J. Allen, of Penmark Row," secured first prize in tho three leading classes of white, black, and brown leghorns with his leg- horn pullet. BETHEL Y.P.S. Mr. W. Roderick Williams presided on Friday evening last. An interesting paper, entitled "An Evening with the Story Tellers," was read by Mr. Goronwy Owain Jones. The speaker based his address upon the tales in the Gesta Romanorum, as preached by the monks. Congratulatory words were spoken by Messrs. W. J. 36tears and W. R. Williams. i- DEATH AND INTERMENT. On Saturday morning last Mr. Harry Hay- I ward, signalman, High Street, passed peacefully away at the age of 34 years, He leaves a widow and two children. The remains were interred at Bryngar Cemetery on Tuesday last, the officiating minister being the Vicar. The chief mourners were: The Widow; Willie Martin Hayward, son; Mildred Hay- I ward, daughter; Mrs. Hayward, I Gloucester, mother; Mr. Charles Hay- ward, Hereford, brother; Mrs. W. Davies, Hirwain, mother-in-law. Floral tributes were sent by: Wife and chil- dren; mother and brother; Hirwain G.W.R. Staff. The following were the bearers: Messrs. H. Hatton, Jack Evans, Harry Hammon, Jake Evans. A large and representative gathering of railwaymen followed the cortege. I.O.G.T. Under the auspices of the Hirwain Lodge a. concert was held at I Tabernacle Church (kindly lent) on Monday evening. Mr. Walter Ledger Mason made a capable chairman, and ¡ gave a suitable address. Bass solo, Mr. John Jones. Recitation, Mr. George Williams. Soprano folo, Mies Marion A. Barrie. Tenor solo, Mr. D. Lloyd Morgin. Soprano solo, Miss A. Morris Dando. Recitation. Mr. D. F. Davies. Pianoforte solo, Mr. Tom Richards, j L.L.C.M., who acted as pianist. Solo, Mr. John Jones. Recitation, Mr. D. F. j Davies. Solo, Miss M. A. Barrie. Re- citation, Mr. George Williams. Solo, Mr. Lloyd Morgan. Solo, Miss Annie Dando. All the artistes were very well received, and cordially thanked. An vappeal for recruits for the temperance cause wag made by Bros Arthur Owen Perkins and Emrys Jones. SOAR. This church held a bilingual entertainment on Thursday evening last. Mr. Francis Jones pre- sided. Opening solo, Mr. Evan Bryant. Recitation, Mr. Jarnes Rees. Solos, Misses Muriel Jenkins, Jane Bryant, Rev. J. Fisher Griffiths, MaRter Brinley William- Master Evan D. Bryant, Mr. Samuel Rees. Action song by the Choir, conductor, Mrs. J. F. Griffiths, assisted by Misses Annie Lewis, M. A. I lees, and Jennie Williams. Solo by a local Belgian Refugee lad. Pianoforte and violin solos, Miss Eva Johnson. Quartette, Rev. and Mrs. J. Fisher Griffiths, Mr. William Bryant, and Miss Lizzie Bevan. Sketch, "The Suffragettes," Misses Annie Lfewis, Lizzie Bevan, M. A. Rees, Catherine Bevan, Bessie Davies, Jennie Williams, and Mr. [. J. Standford. Violin selection, Mr. Willie Johnson. Pianoforte solo, .1tr. Tom Johnson. The Belgian lad was presented with a purse of silver by Mrs. J. Fisher Griffiths. The stage managers W.N\ Messrs. John T. Jonps and Thomas Davies. Doorkeepers, Messrs. John Bryant and Evan Smith. Accompanists, Miss Alice Mary Jacob and Mr. David Bryant. The secretary and treasurer were Messrs. Leyshon ;1. Lewis and John Bryant respectively.

CLYN NEATH. ACCI DENT. Oil Friday afternoon j while Edward Jones, Edward Street, I was at. work at Aberpergwm Colliery a large stone fell on bi< foot, injuring it verv seveiely. MUSICAL SUCCESS. — At a recent examination held at Swahsea Miss examination held at Swahsea Miss Elizabeth Irene Perry, High Street, passed in Theory of Music and Piano- forte playing. THE STORM. On Friday evening considerable damage was done locally by the severe gale. Several trees were blown down between Glyn Neath and Pentreclwydau. The telephone wires were cut in several places. Fortunately: uo one was injured. WOUNDED IN BATTLE. Mr, William Clifford, of Oreetdleld Avenue, who sustained wounds to the arm and shoulder in a battle in France, and came home to Glyn Neath about a fortnight ago, is slowly recovering. We trust that he will soon be completely restored, SMOKING CONCERT. On Satur- day evening at the Crown Hotel, through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. i Bowen, a welcome-home concert was given to Mr. Howell Bevan, who has recently returned from the front- He is the son of Mr. William Bevan, late of Ynysynws. Mr. Daniel Davies pre- sided. Songs were given by Messrs. W. Rees Evans, Handel Morris, John Aubrey, and Mr. Beechy. Tom Cynon rendered "Baner ein Gwlad." The ac- companists were Mr. Beechy and Mr. VV. R. Thorburn. LITERARY AND DEBATING SO- CIETY". — At last week's meeting of the above there was a very interesting dis- cussion on the question, "Can the taking of human life ever be justified?" Miss Gertie Jones read a very able paper, in which she maintained that there were circumstances that made the taking of human life absolutely justi- fiable. However, only in certain events and under particular conditions would it be morally right to destroy life- Among the instances quoted by Miss Jones in support of her contention were, a just war, capital punishment for heinous offences, suicide as a last hope* putting out of their suffering incurable invalids, destroying infants wh* would be handicapped from birth by reason of some disease or deformity, etc- --Afr. Ben Harries opened in support of the plea that human life should never be voluntarily taken. War, he said, was not only inhuman but ridiculous; capital punishment served no useful purpose either as a deterrent or penalty; suicide was immoral, and the putting to death of invalids was assuming a right which no one possessed. A general discussion made it clear that the sub- ject was one on which opinion greatly varied, and whereas a few agreed with Mr. Harris that human life should never be taken most admitted of some circum- stances which justified the course ad- vocated by Miss Jones. As to the effi- cacy or morality of capital punishment the meeting was about evenly divided. Miss Mary Thomas was in the chair, and other speakers who took part were Miss Wales, Miss Edwards, Messrs. Idris Davies, J. M Davies, O. J. Evans, A. H. Harries, James Evans, and the Vicar of Aberpergwm.

CWMCWRACH. SILOH. On Sunday and Monday ianniversary services were held at Siloh Congregational Chapel. The Rev. J). Emrys James, Pontypridd, and J. Edryd Jones, Garnant, preached to large con- gregations. The Rev. Albert Evaitf. pastor, conducted the services. The pre- centor was Mr. Price.

RESOLVEN. RECRUITS. Again this week a number of men have left the place for the various units of Kitchener's Army. DESERTION. Oswald Penhalluricic, 8 John Street, Resolven, was arrested on the charge of deserting the Royal Garri- son Artillery, Woolwich. He was tried at a special court on the 12th inst- P.C. Hursley arrested prisoner on the 11th inst. Defendant was remajided to await an escort. NEW SCREENS. The new screen?' which are being erected at the Glyn Merthyr Colliery, are nearing coni- ple'tion. Thisg innovation will greatlv" increase the foutput at this colliery. thereby giving more work for the men of the district. LEAVING THE RAILS. On iri- day morning last the engine conveying the trams from the Lower Ynysarwed Colliery to the sidings jumped the rail'* and toppled over into a bog. Tho driver sprang into the bog. The stoker remained on the engine, and was severe- ly shaken. With some difficulty tbO engine was got back to the rails by Sunday morning. ANNUAL TEA. The annual teil and entertainment were held at the flnffhsh C.M. Chapel on Thursday last- ihe Belgian Refugees were also enter- tained in the evening. A good pro- gramme was gone through, including solos, duetts, recitations, etc. Also 11 speech was made in French by Mief Lewis, school teacher.. H.ube'rt Platteirip, of the Refugees, responded- The various National Anthems were rendered by the children, and the Refugees greatly appreciated them. Printed and Publithed at their Printing Worka, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare- In the County of Glamorgan, by W. Pngh and J. **• ltowlands.

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Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Jan. 20th.—Beiore Messrs R. A. Griffith (Acting Stipendiary), D. P. Da vies and D. W. Jones. Earlier Closing of Public Houses Deferred. When the magistrates had taken their seats Mr W. Thomas, solicitor, said :—I understand from the Clerk that the order to dose public-houses and clubs from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. instead of the usual hours, is not to be put in force on Jan. 24th, as was resolved last Wednesday, pending another situng by the magistrates. Stipendiary Yes, that is so. You are rigdt in your assumption, Mr. Thomas. The order won't be enforced until the Licensing Sessions are held. Mr W. Thomas: It would be necessary for the licence holders to make ar- rangements if the order was to take effect on Jan. 24th. Now they can wait till they hear further. Cierk: They can wait till notice is served on them. Drunks. John Morgan, Penrhiwceiber. in John Street, Abercwmboi; Henry J&mcs, in Duke Street, Aberdare; Patrick Horrihan, in Fforchaman Road, Denis Desmond, in Cwmaman, 10s. and costs each. Defiling a Wall. Gwilym Clayton was summoned for committing a nuisance in Cemetery Road, Trecynon. P.C. Jones proved the case, and a fine of 5s. was imposed. Sunday Trading. Florence Somilow, Gadlys Road, was summoned at the instance of P.C. Banks for trading on the Sabbath. There was a previous conviction in re- gard to this shop, and a fine of 5s. and costs was imposed. Kicking a Horse. Reagan Reujep, who could not speak a word of English, and for whose bene- fit the evidence had to be interpreted, was brought up charged with cruelty to a horse by kicking it. P.C. Banks said that on Tuesday. Jan. 5th, he was in High Street, Aber- dare. He saw the defendant in front of him, leading a smrll pony. He saw defendant tugging- at the bit, untii the pony became restive. Defendant then held the bit with one hand and kicked the horse 5 or 6 times. Defendant afterwards took the horse to a stable and witness followed. He spoke to de- fendant, who, however, could not understand what he said. fendant, through the interpreter, now stated that the horse had been frightened by the Fire Brigade motor. He simply kicked the horse once. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s. and costs, 17s. altogether. I Breach of Mines Act. Extraordinary Conflict of Evidence. David Thomas, collier, and Frederick Ward, shotman, were charged with breaches of the Mines Act. There were two summonses issued against the former defendant. Mr W. Thomas appeared for the de- fendant Thomas, and Mr Rees Thomas represented the Powell Duffryn Co., Ltd., who prosecuted. David John Da vies, manager ot Lletty Shenkin C-olliery, Cwmbach, said that David Thomas was a collier at that pit. He (witness) visited Thomas' working-place on Tuesday, Jan. 5th, and noticed that Thomas had charged an unsuccessful hole, stemming it with small coal. It should have been j stemmed with clav. or any non-inttam- mable substance. The hole which was unsuccessful had left a wide cavity one foot by 3 feet. Thomas should not have used that hole at all, but should have bored a fresh hole. With regard to the case against Ward, the shotman, witness said he went to see him and asked him why he allowed Thomas to charge such i. hole. Ward admitted the offence and re- gretted it. I Ward asked witness Did you give instructions that when we had too i mach work we were to come to you.— ) Yes. ( And on the 2nd inst. I told you so. and you promised to see Jarman?—Yes. Defendant: Well, Jarman came down to me, and he told me I was to do what he told me; that that was the manager's orders. We had too much work and could not attend to it all. David Thomas, one of the defendants, went to the witness box and said he had gone back as far as the double part- ing, a distance of 60 yards, and failed to find any clay. The manager was re-called, and de- clared there was a bosh containing clay 20 yards from defendant's stall. Stipendiary (to Ward) Did you see clav there ? fyard: I have never seen any clay there yet. I have ordered some. Stipendiary: No clay in the mine at all ? Ward: I have never seen any in my district. i Stipendiary: Well, here is an extra- ordinary conflict of evidence between the manager and the defendants. After consultation the Stipendiary said that this was the first case of the kind that had been heard in the Court for some time. For that reason they would not inflict a heavy penalty. They, however, took a serious view of the case, because the consequences of such an act might have disastrous re- suits. Thomas would be fined 10s. and costs for each of the two offences, and Ward 20s. and costs. Drunk and Disorderly. Thomas Jones, in High Street, Aber- dare, 10s. and costs. P.C. Francombe j gave evidence. Ejectment Order. Mrs. Griffiths, Abercwmboi, applied for an ejectment order against Sydney Bull, Penywain, near Hirwain. Appli- cant stated that she had served the notices on the tenant, but told the Clerk that she had no copies of the notices and she had not informed the tenant that she was making an applica- tion for an ojectment at the Court. Clerk: Your case is hopeless. Mrs. Griffiths: I know nothing about which way to proceed, sir. Clerk: There are lawyers in Aber- dare. Mrs. Griffiths: You must have money io pay lawyers. (Laughter.) j The order was refused. Working an Unfit Horse. Charles Barrett, a boy of 14, was summoned for working a horse in an unfit state, and Bessie Marsh, High Street, Aberdare, was summoned for causing the horse to be worked in that state. Mr W. Thomas defended Mrs. Marsh. P.C. Banks said that at 12 mid-day, Jan. 4th, he saw the boy driving the horse which was attached to a spring cart, up Gadlys Road. There was an empty sack on the horse's back. He stopped the defendant and examined the horse's back and found there a bad wound, 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. The sack and the saddle were pressing on the wound. He told the boy to take the horse back to the stable, which he did. Witness then informed Mrs. Marsh of the-state of the horse, and she admitted that she was aware of the wound. Witness was cross-examined by Mr Thomas with a view of proving that on the previous day the boy had [ taken the horse up to Hirwain without the consent of Mrs. Marsh. That made the wound very much worse. Mr Thomas addressed the Bench, and said that Mrs. Marsh's husband had joined the Army 4 months ago, and she was left in charge of her Slip potato business in High Street, Aberdare, and also in Hirwain. Mrs. Marsh had also employed a man to look after the horse, hut this man had also joined the colours a few days prior to the alleged offence. The horse belonged to Mr. Marsh. Mrs. Marsh was called to give evi- dence, and said the boy had taken the horse out on Sunday without her know- ledge. The animal had been kept in the stable for a week previous to that. The Bench fined Mrs. Marsh lOR. and costs, and the summons against the boy was dismissed.

Soldiers and Sailors Families Association. Aberdare Auxiliary Fund. I Contributions received :— Balance of the late Lord Merthyr's Presentation Fund, per Messrs. F. Hodges and F. W. Mander, £ 38 17s lOd. Ex-High Constables' Fund, per Mr. J. H. Powell, Danygraig, £ 35 lis 3d. Officials Education Committee, A.U.D.C. Dr. J. Powell, 118 6d; D. R. Davies, 10s; T. D. Jones, 6s; D. J. Thomas, 3s 9d; E. T. King, 2s 6d; small amounts, 2s.— £ 1 15s. 9d. Officials Aberdare U.D. Council: D. Llewellyn Griffiths, 16s 8d; Owen Wil- liams, 16s 8d; Arthur S. Morris, 8s 4d; Samuel James, 8s 4d; Gwilym Griffiths, Ss 4d H. T. Goldsworthy, 7s lid; H. King, 7s 3d; A. Watkins, 6s 7d; B. Lewis, 6s 7d; W. J. Williams, 6s 5d; R. 11. Price, 6s 3d; G. D. Morgan, 5s 4d; R. John, 4s 4d; H. Scourtield, 4s 4d; J. A. Bryant, 4s 4d; J. Thomas, 4s Id; W. Gwynne, 4s ld; E. V. Ros- ser, 3s 9d; R. B. Jones, 3s Gd; D. W. Evans, 3s Id smaller amounts, 4s I Id- £ 7 Is. 1 Workmen's Levy, Bute Collieries, Hirwain, p- Mr Dd. Jones, C25 Is 2d. Employees G.W.R. and T.V.R., per Mr David Evans, £ 7 Os 7 ld. Frank Hodges, Esq., JP,. Llv.yd- coed, £ 5 5s. F. W. Mander, Esq., J.P., Glanynys, JCIO 10s. Total to date—, £ 131 2s. 7d.

Haggar's, Aberdare. Next Week: "A Nation's Peril" and For the Honour of Belgium." Some of the most beautiful stories have been written about the subject of war. An all-absorbing subject surely, and one that has lent itself to the art of cinematography in a peculiarly fas- cinating way. One of the great films engaged by Old Haggar at enormous expense for production next week is "A Nation's Peril." It has a story that appeals to the patriot, old and young, and vividly striking to the human feeling. It will without doubt be popular because it is not only in- tensely thrilling, but also timely. Another beautiful patriotic film that Old Haggar is presenting next week is For the Honour of Belgium." The gallant little nation that has fought for its integrity has set an example to the whole world. Peaceful and calm, it was always a centre of attraction to the tra, vel-loving Britisher. The story around this gem of a picture is of two English tourists, who desire to know and see the sights of Belgium. War breaks I out, and these two fellows find them- selves in a village about to be attacked by the Germans. They speedily pro- pose plans for the defence of the place, and to their honour, be it said, did so successfully, enabling the poor defence- less women and children to escape to safety. It is a charming film, and should be seen by all. These pictures are the central attraction of a gigantic programme, and old Haggar's popular place of entertainment will be crammed every night.

ABERAMAN. CHILDREN'S Matching Sets at I ridiculously low pricas. See windows this wc-ek.-T. M. Evans, London Ware- house, Aberdare. LECTURE. "Cottage Garden and its Cultivation" was the subject of an educative lecture delivered to the local Horticultural Society by Mr. G. Griffiths, Oxford Street, Aberdare, on Tuesday evening at the Institute. Mr. H. Davies presided. The lecturer con- fined his remarks mainly to garden produce for exhibition. In answering the many questions put to him he showed that he possessed a good practi- cal knowledge of his subject. The following took part in the discussion:- Messrs. Tom Bowen, T. M. Lloyd, E. Smith, S. Cox, John Davies, W. Weston, G. H. Flanders, J. Lee, J. A. Prince, E. D. Lewis (grocer), and W. T. How- ells (solicitor). The chairman proposed thanks to the lecturer, and Mr. Tom Bowen seconded. Mr. John Davies pro- posed thanks to the chairman, and Mr. S. Cox seconded.

GOOD TEMPLARY. At a meeting of the Pride of Aberdare Lodge held at Carmel Vestry, Bro. Sam Francis, Aber- aman, presided. Letters were read from Bros. W Owen and W. Price, who are with Kitchener's Army, thanking the Lodge for gifts sent to them. A topical talk was next taken, the subject being "Flowers and their meaning." ON FURLOUGH. — Private D. W. Jones. Queensbay 2nd Dragoon Guards, son of tr. and Mrs. Phillip Jones, Her- bert Street, and who is stationed at Aldershot, was home on furlough re- cently. He is in excellent health. He has had a little rough time, but feels all the better after i1. He was previous- ly an assistant at the Mountain Ash Branch of the Cwmbach Co-operative Society. His company have been in- formed that they will be immediately drafted to the fighting line.