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Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, Oct. 6th.-Before Messrs. D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones, L. N. Williams, Frank Hodges, and J. H. Powell. Transfer.—Mr. T. W. Griffiths ap- plied for the transfer of the licence of 0 the Greyhound Inn, Hirwain, from Geo. Davies to David James.—Granted. Drunks.—Rees Williams, in Park View Terrace, Abercwmboi, 13s.; Jere- miah Fitzpatrick, in Glanaman Road, Cwmaman, 13s.; Wm. Thomas, in Hir- wain Road, 20s.; Albert Venn, Gadlys, in Duke Street, 9s. Indecent Language.—Margaret Cole- man, Hirwain, was summoned at the instance of P.S. Lewis for using inde- cent language in Trevennock Place. She was 17 years of age. The Sergeant said that defendant was quarrelling with another woman, and there were several people about at the time.—Fined 9s.— Catherine Williams, Hirwain, was simi- larly charged. P.C. Rees said that de- fendant was under the influence of drink and was following her husband and was using very bad language.—Ordered to pay 13s.

Theft from Draper's Shop. Richard Neave, aa electrician, was brought up in custody charged with stealing two silk scarves, the property of nityd Williams, Compton House, Aberdare. Illtyd Williams said that in conse- quence of a statement made to him by one of his assistants, he went to the door and there noticed that two silk scarves were missing from the window. One was valued at 30s. and the other was a cheaper one. Defendant had been working for Mr. Bosher on the pre- mises. The witness showed a similar scarf to the one stolen, and added that prisoner undoubtedly knew a good thing. (Laughter.) Catherine Evans, 61 Ynyslwyd Street, said that prisoner lodged with her for a time. On Sept. 28th he came home about 5.30 p.m. He had two scarves in his possession. She asked him where he had them and he replied that he bought them at Compton House. They were worth 9s. lid. and he had them for 4s. 3d. Prisoner wrapped the more valuable scarf in paper, and said he was sending it to Maria Lewis, Treorchy. Prisoner: Was I sober?—No. Morfydd Evans, daughter of the last witness, corroborated, and added that prisoner told her Mr. Williams gave the articles to him, and that lIe was going to give him more stuff if he would finish the electrical work by Saturday. P.S. Owen Thomas deposed to visit- ing 61 Ynyslwyd Street and finding a black scarf hanging in the passage. It was subsequently identified as the pro- perty of Mr. Illtyd Williams. Super Rees said that prisoner was a .stranger to this district. There was nothing known against him at Scotland Yard. Maria Lewis, Treorchy, was the woman with whom he had lodged at Tre- orchy. Priioner did not produce the 30s. scarf, and said now that he did not know what he had done with it. The Bench sent him to prison for a month's hard labour.

Aberaman Architect Committed for Trial. Richard H. Willson, architect, Lewis Street, Aberaman, was charged with having carnal knowledge of Annie Cordelia Finner, Station Street, Aber- aman, she being only 14 years of age.- Mr. W. Thomas appeared to prosecute, and the prisoner was defended by Mr. Harrison (Harrison and Hann), Cardiff. Mr. Thomas, in opening the case, said that last Monday the prisoner had gone to one of the witnesses and asked him if he had been subpoenaed. On receiv- ing an affirmative reply he told the wit- ness that he was disgracing his (Mr. Willson's) wife and children. The prosecutrix, who looked a big girl for her age, then gave her evidence, and said that she was the daughter of Frederick Finner, and resided at 8 Station Street, Aberaman. She was 14 years of age last April. (The birth cer- tificate was produoed.) She was in ser- vice at the Aberaman Post Office as a domestic. She went there first of all on April 27th and remained there till the Saturday before August Bank Holiday. During that time she helped in the gen- eral work in the house, and during those three months Mr. Willson did nothing and said nothing out of place. She went home because her mother wanted her. Mrs. Willson asked her to come back on Aug. 4th because she was going for her holidays. She did so, and Mrs. Willson left on Aug. 7th for Woolaton, Somerset. Witness accom- panied her so far as Pontypridd, and returned to the Post Office later. In the house was a Miss Blodwen Davies, a clerk in the Post Office, besides pris- oner and herself. On the Monday fol- lowing, Mr. Willson and Miss Davies were quarrelling. He was then under the influence of drink. Witness had been to the Harrow Inn for drink for him. It was Is. worth of beer that she brought him. Miss Davies and witness were in the kitchen and the former asked her to go to the dining room to fetch the writing pad. She went in and asked Mr. Willson if he had seen Miss Davies' pad. He replied, "No; let her look for it herself." Witness went back to the kitchen, and some time later prisoner shouted: "Now you girls, off to bed, and you Annie lock the doors." Miss Davies went to bed and witness proceeded to lock the doors. Prisoner then lowered the light in the dining room, and while she was passing he stood in front of her in a playful manner and caught hold of her and kissed her. She broke away from him and went upstairs. He came to her bedroom twice that night. There was no lock on the bedroom door. She had not had time to undress when he first came in, and he interfered with her clothes and went out. He returned later but did nothing. Next day (Tues- day) she told Mrs. Pascoe, a neighbour, of what had happened. That night she asked Mr. Willson if he knew what had happened the previous night, and he replied, "No, I had too much beer." She then said If you don't remember, I do, and if you do it again I shall go home." He then expressed his sorrow. One morning the same week Miss Davies left the house to send some friends away. Witness was in bed, and went back to sleep. When she woke she found prisoner in her bed. He was not dressed. She pushed him out, and said if he would not go out she would screapi. He left the bed but placed his hands under the clothes. She threatened to scream, and he asked her if she would get up and dress if he would leave the room. She said "Yes." On the Sun- day (August 29th) before Mrs. Willson returned prisoner, Miss Davies and her- self were indoors in the afternoon. In the evening Mr. Willson, who was not very well, said that one of them must stay in to answer telephone calls. Witness could not go out because she had a sore foot, so she stayed, and Miss Davies went out about 5 p.m. After supper Mr. Willson asked her to help him to reckon the telephone tickets. This work was done in the kitchen, and while so engaged the telephone bell rang. She answered the call, and found it was a trunk call to Monmouth. She could not answer trunk calls because she was not 16, and then Mr. Willson put the call through. He then came back to the kitchen and they restarted to reckon the tickets. After a time he got up and turned the gas out. He pulled her to a corner, and started struggling with her and pulled her to the stairs. He suc- ceeded in getting her upstairs. She tried to prevent nim but failed. When she reached upstairs she was quite ex- hausted. He pulled her to his bedroom and tore her underclothing and he mis- conducted himself. He told her she was like a great school-kid 2 years old and that he had not done her any harm. She went downstairs, and Miss Davies came in about 9.30 p.m. Witness did not tell Miss Davies anything; she was ashamed to. Proceeding, witness said that on Monday, August 30th? she was scrub- bing the landing upstairs when prisoner called her. He was then in his bed- room. She went to him and he closed the door and repeated the conduct of the previous day. She told him she was going home, and he then repeated that he had done her no harm. She went downstairs but did not complain to any- one. Mrs. Willson returned that night and witness left the following day. Dur- A '1 I ing AUUSr; sne rememoerea a man named Arthur R. Donovan coming to clean the batteries. She made a complaint to him concerning Mr. Willson. It was on the Saturday after she left, Sept. 4th, that she made a complaint to Eliz. Ellen Morris, a neighbour. She went away on Tuesday, Sept. 7th, to Blaenavon. While there she received a wire and came home on the Friday. She then told her parents all about Mr. Willson's conduct. Cross-examined by Mr Harrison, wit- ness said that she had had no cause for complaint against Mr. Willson dur- ing the first three months she was there. The partitions between the rooms upstairs were very thin. She did not know whether she cpuld hear a person walking in an adjoining room. Possibly she could if a person had his boots on. Asked why she did not say anything to Miss Davies, the girl replied that she did so the next day. She struggled with Mr. Willson when he acted im- properly, but did not scream. When she went to meet Mrs. Willson on her return home she (witness) said nothing to Mrs. Willson. She had never been examined by a doctor before respecting a similar condition of things. She had never made a statement alleging mis- conduct on the part of a certain Aber- aman man. She h&d never told Miss Davies that she had walked out with three or four boys who were "hot stuff." By Mr. W. Thomas: She had never walked out with any man. She did not say anything to her parents about Mr. Willson's conduct because she was afraid. Dr. Moffitt stated that the girl was examined in his house by him on Sept. 10th. There were no external marks or bruises to indicate violence He had come to the conclusion that connection had taken place more than a week but less than six months previously. Arthur R. Donovan, 355 Cardiff Rd., a Post Office employee, stated he visited defendant's premises on one occasion about the end of August, when the girl Finner made a complaint to him. On Sept. 17th Mrs. Willson sent for him. On the following day he went and had a conversation with her. Last Monday the defendant visited him and asked if he had been subpoenaed. He replied in the affirmative. Willson asked him what evidence he was going to give. He told Willson that he would say that he entered the Post Office one day; that he went into the kitchen, and notioed the girl Finner coming downstairs. That shortly afterwards he heard a voice upstairs calling "Annie," which he recognised as Mr. Willson's voice. She answered back, "Alright." He finished his work. When going out the girl stopped him and told him that she was afraid of Mr Willson, that he was handling her about as if she were his wife, and wanted her to keep him company in his bedroom. Witness then told her to take care of herself and went into the switchroom. While there the girl came and told him that if her parents only knew she would

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LLWYDCOED. HOREB. Missionary services were held at this place of worship on Sunday and Monday last. At the morning ser- vice the Rev. Ben Davies, Llandyssul, officiated and preached. At the after- noon service the Rev. Robert Griffith, a missionary from Madagascar, took part. He addressed the children, and then preached an impressive sermon. In the evening the Rev. Ben Davies again preached. He also gave an address on Monday evening. The services through- out were very well attended. The sing- ing, which was under the conductorship of Mr. J. B. James, was very good. Mr. Willie B. James presided at the organ. The aggregate collections were approxi- mately £19. The Rev. W. S. Davies, pastor, presided at all the services. DEATH AND INTERMENT. A highly respected inhabitant of the dis- trict, in the person of Mr. Thomas Ebenezer Jones, of 4 Shop Houses, passed away on Wednesday, September 29th. The deceased was in his 49th year. He was a native of Llwydcoed, and had lived here all his lifetime. The funeral, which was largely atten- ded, took place on Monday last at the Aberdare Cemetery. The officiating minister was the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A., Noddfa. The following were the mourn- ers:—Mrs. Jones, widow; Misses Rachel and Annie, daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Bryn Emlyn, brother; Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Evans, Glyn Neath, sisters; Mrs. Williams, aunt; Mrs. Jones, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Velindre; Messrs. David Davies and Sam Davies and Miss Davies, Velin- dre; Messrs. Howard Thomas, Johnny Thomas, David Thomas, Tom Thomas, Eben Thomas and Miss Rachel Thomas, Glyn Neath; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Willie Evans and Tommy Evans, Aber- cynon; Mrs. Jones, Foundry Town, cousin; Mr. Ben Davies, Church Row;' Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Church Row; Mrs. Davies, lestyn Street; Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, Ferndale; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Wattstown; Mrs. Lewis, Abercrave; Mr. and Mrs. Cook, On- llwyn; Mr. Ben Davies, Tylorstown. A beautiful wreath had been given by Mrs. Evans, sister. We extend our sympathy to the family and relatives.

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Charabanc and Tramcar. Ernest Gough, Mountain Ash, was summoned for driving a motor chara- banc in Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in a manner likely to endanger the lives of persons. Mr. D. Llewelyn Griffiths prosecuted for the Aberdare Council. Daniel Geo. Trueman, motorman, said that he was driving a tramcar on Sept. 7th. At 9.10 p.m. he heard the horns or two motor charabanc behind him, when he was opposite the Boot Hotel. They were coming at the rate of 15 miles an hour. Witness stopped his car as he entered the points in Victoria Square, and just then the charabancs came, one each side. The one driven by. defendant struck the tramcar in two places. Defendant did not stop his car, but went on to Mountain Ash. Councillor E. Stonelake deposed that he was on the spot when the accident happened. He saw the charabancs whizzing past, and the people on the pavement rushed in excitement out of the way. He did not recognise the de- fendant, and he did not see the number I on the car. The charabancs were tra- velling at the rate of about 15 miles an hour. As the result of what he saw he mentioned the matter at the Council, and the Council decided to prosecute. Councillor Geo. Powell spoke to seeing the two charabancs pass through Car- diff Street. He was standing near the Red Lion, and identified the car which passed to the right-of the tram. It had the words, Imperial, Abercynon," be- hind. The drivers were going at a desperate pace. He thought they were racing. One would have thought they were in Brooklands," added wit- ness. Defendant gave evidence, and said he had but a very vague recollection of I I y wnat toox place, because he was out every day. He did not remember any- thing about striking a tramcar. The Bench imposed a fine of 40s. and costs. Arrears.—Thomas Williams dlked £13 to the Guardians for the maintenance of his children at the Workhouse. He was committed for two months, sentence suspended for a month to give him an opportunity to pay. Remanded.—John Watkins, Aber- aman, was charged with being an ab- sentee from the Ammunition Column of the R.F.A., Winchester. P.C. Row- lands proved the arrest. Defendant was remanded to await an escort.

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Up and Down the Valley. MOUNTAIN ASH. BUY your 1916 Ford Cars from Ford Experts. Early deliveries. Parker Bros., Aberdare. THOSE WHO SUFFER from bad fitting toggery call and consult Ted MacGregor. PARISH CHURCH. There w'ere celebrations of Holy Communion at St. Margaret's Church last Sunday at 8 and 11 o'clock, the latter service being fully choral. The choir sang Tours in F office for communion. Evensong was con- ducted by the Rev. Aeron Davies. The Magnificat was sung to Garrett and the Nunc Dimittis to Foster. BROTHERHOOD CHURCH.—Har- vest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday last. Pastor Geo. Neighbour preached morning and evening. The ] chapel was tastefully decorated, and a good supply of fruits, etc., were sent by members and'f riends. Mr. John Card was responsible for the decorations. On Monday the sale of fruit, etc., took place, realizing £2 12s. AMBROSE LLOYD CENTENARY. —An eloquent and instructive address was given on the life of J. Ambrose Lloyd at the centenary 'celebration in Rhos Baptist Chapel on Monday even- ing. Mr. D. Davies presided over a huge congregation from all the district Free Churches. Many of the great Welsh composer's hymn tunes were sung with fervour. Great enthusiasm was shown, the whole congregation being one vast choir and ably conducted by Mr. Thomas Glyndwr Richards. CEFNPENNAR LADY'S DEATH.— Mrs. Annie Agnes Buckingham, wife of Mr. David John Buckingham, of Cwm Pare, and daughter of Mr d Mrs John Walters, 26 Toncoch Terrlce, Cefnpen- nar, passed away at her parents' home on Monday, Oct. 4th. The deceased was only 32 years of age, and greatly respected by all who knew her. -She leaves twochildren. The funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon next, leaving the house for Caegarw Ceme- tery at 3.30 p.m. Gentlemen only. FUNERAL.—The interment of the mortal remains of Mrs. Susannah Bethell, wife of Mr Geo. Bethell, 5 Mount Pleasant Terrace, Miskin, took place in Maesyrarian Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, Rev. T. M. Wil- liams (Welsh Church) officiating. The deceased was 5H years of age, and an I old and respected inhabitant of the dis- trict. The chief mourners were: Hus- band; Mr. Wm. John Jones son; Mr. Levi Jones, brother; Mr. Tom Jones, brother; Mr. Wm. Jones, brother-in- law; Mr Tom Davies, brother-in-law; Mr Tom Nutt, nephew; Willie and Harry Davies, nephews. The following sent floral tributes:- -Husband, Mr W. J. Jones, son; Mr Levi Jones, brother; Mr and Mrs Tom Jones, Mr Tom Davies and family, Mr and Mrs Wm. Jones, Mr and Mrs Morgan, Mr and Mrs Tom Nutt; Orchestra of New Theatre; Staff of New Theatre; Mrs. Thomas Prim- rose Hill, and Mountain Ash Homing Pigeon Fanciers' Society.

CWMAMAN. BUY your Ford Car from Sheen, Car- diff Street, Aberdare. DO YOU ever feel down in the mouth? Depend upon it, it surely arises from stomach troubles. Try Emrys Evans' Digestive Juice—a certain cure. STRIKE OVER. The men em- ployed at the Cwmaman Pits returned to work on Tuesday after having been idle since the previous Wednesday ow- ing to the presence of non-Unionists in their midst. DEATH. We regret to announce the death at the early age of 22 of Miss Hannah Bevan, of 49 Glanaman Road, who passed away on Saturday morning. Much sympathy is felt for the family. SEION BAPTIST CHAPEL. The annual singing festival of the Aberdare Lower Baptist Temperance Union was held at the above chapel on Monday, October 4th, under the leadership of Mr. William Richards, Ynyslwyd. Be- fore the singing there was a large pro- cession of the various churches in the Union. Large congregations were present. Recitations were given by Miss Olwen Lewis, Cwmbach, and Mift BIodwen Williams, Ynyslwyd. The afternoon service was presided over by the Rev. Thomas Thomas, B.A., Ynys- lwyd. The Rev. T. Lloyd Rees, Gwawr, opened the service. The tea tables were presided over by: Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, Miss Bronwen Lewis, Mrs. Esther Morgan, Miss Angelina Powell, Mrs. Maggie Jenkins, Miss Annie M. Thomas, Mrs. Marjorie Davies, and Mrs. Winnie Davies. They were assisted by Mrs. T. J. Evans, Mrs. Anthony Davies, Miss Katie Mathews, Miss Alice M. Jenkins, Miss P. J. Thomas, Miss M. H. Morgan, Miss S. A. James, Misses M. A. Brookes, Hannah Phillips, E. Davies, Mrs. W. C. Jenkins, Mrs. E. A. Williams, Misses B. M. Davies,, Beatrice Griffiths, Hettie May Harries. Mrs. David Hughes, Misses Gertie Humphries, B. Morgan, Millie Lloyd-Hughes, A. M. Thomas, E. Jones, A. Richards, Lydia Rees, T. J. Jones, Mesdames Henry Davies and W. Jones, Misses May Jones, Tabitha James, S. A. John, M. Wil- liams, Mesdames W. and M. J. Davies. Cake cutters, Messrs. Morgan Rees and Thomas Davies. Bread and butter, Mrs. Alice Rees, Mrs. Margaret Ed- wards, Mrs. Jessie Rees. Milk and sugar, Mrs. Isabella Humphreys and Mrs. M. A. Thomas. Other helpers were Messrs. Gomer Thomas, William Rees, John Mathews, David Rees, Anthony Davies, W. C. Jenkins, Ben- jamin Harris, Thomas Harris, John Griffiths, Cwmbach; Peter Maddocks, Gomer Leach, Gwawr; Tom Evans, Ynyslwyd, and Aneurin Davies, Ynys- lwyd. The secretary was Mr. John Harries. The evening service was pre- sided over by the Rev. Joseph James, Cwmbach. The Rev. Thomas Thomas catechised the children. The Presidents at both services gave very stirring addresses on the message of the move- ment.

ABERAMAN. EARLY DELIVERIES 1916 Ford Cars and Vans.—Parker Bros., Ford Agents. ON FURLOUGH. Private Shed Owen, Welsh Regiment, Glamorgan Street, Aberaman, and Driver W. Lewis, A.S.C., Cardiff Road, are both home. They look well. They will shortly leave for the firing line. SARON (CONG.). — A missionary service was held at the above church on Sunday last, when an edifying ad- dress on missionary work was delivered by the Rev. Ed. Rowlands, B.A., B.D., son of the Rev. T. Rowlands, formerly a missionary in Madagascar. GWAWR. At the above chapel on Sunday evening last a Temperance Re- hearsal in connection with the Lower District Baptist Cymanfa was held. The itev. i. Jjtioyd Rees presided. The choir, composed of choristers from Ynyslwyd, Gwawr, Seion, Cwmaman, and Beth- ania, Cwmbach, was conducted by Mr. Willliam Richards. The organist was Mr. Vaughan, Cwmbach. YNYSLWYD (B.) CHURCH. On Sunday evening twelve young people were baptised by the pastor, the Rev. T. Thomas, B.A. This was the. first occasion for the new minister to ad- minister this ordinance. A sermon on baptism was delivered, and the follow- ing heads treated upon: (1) Baptism as a Divine Command; (2) baptism bv immersion as practised by Christ and His Apostles; (3) the object and meaning of baptism. DEDICATION SERVICES. At St. Margaret's Church on Wednesday the anniversary of the dedication of the above church was celebrated. At 8 a.m. there was a celebration of the Holy Communion. At 11 a.m. a powerful sermon was preached by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., Vicar of Miskin. At 7.30 p.m. evensong, when an eloquent sermon was delivered by the Rev. W. J. Davies, M.A., Vicar of St. Mary's nL 1 /~1 mi -n <r V iiui-cn, ^arain. me .1tev. Joseph Mor- gan, Vicar, was present. OBITUARY. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Edward Rowlands, 4 Clifton Crescent, which took place on Monday last after a protracted illness. Deceased, who was in his 53rd year, underwent a serious operation in Feb- ruary last at Cardiff, and never re- covered. He was for many years head clerk at the New Tredegar Collieries of the P.D. Company, and was at the time of his death clerk to the P.D. Company at the Aberaman General Offices. He-was the son of the I late John Rowlands, deacon at Libanus C.M. Chapel, Aberaman. Deceased had also been a deacon for over 28 years at Libanus, where his departure will be sadly missed. He was highly respected in the locality. A daughter is left, to whom much sympathy is extended. HARVEST FESTIVAL. The har- vest festival services of the Primitive Methodist Church were held on Sunday and Monday last. The sacred edifice was prettily decorated. At 11 a.m. the Rev. George Windram delivered an appropriate sermon. In the afternoon and evening there was a service of song, the Rev. G. Windram presiding. The book, entitled "Royal Gifts," was rendered by the choir, led by Mr.. David Bowen. The accompanist was Mr. J. W. Roberts. The soloists were Miss May Roberts and Master Hubert Phillips. Recitations by Bertha Pace, Doris Williams, Clifford Williams, Lily Gillard. Dialogue, "The Barren Fig Tree," by Miss Hilda Berrett's scholars, Nellie Williams, Maggie Bowen, and Violet Watkins. Recitations, Mrs. Lorina Smith, Maude Warlow, Nellie Williams, Willie WiHiams, and Carev G. Moses. Dialogue, "How God gives," Evelyn Evans and Ethel Edevane.—On Monday a tea and sale of fruit and vegetables was conducted by Mrs. Ede- vane and Mrs. Cook and Miss Cumner. Trayholders: (1) Mrs. William Evans, Mrs. H. Burrows, Miss Gwen Davies, and Miss Evelyn Rowling; (2) Mrs. Dew, Mrs. Cutlin, Miss Beatty A. Dew, and Miss Katie Smith; (3) Mrs. Crosby and Miss Evelyn Dew.- Cutters, Mrs. William Llewelyn, Mrs. F. Hayter, and Mrs. George Reddick. Mrs. S. Wilcox superintended. Doorkeepers, Messrs. James Arndell, William Gillard, and George Bignell. Water attendant, Mr. George Reddick. The church was decorated by Messrs. John Moses and W. Llewelyn.

Vale of Neath News. CLYN NEATH. POLICE NEWS. At Neath on Friday David Davies, collier, Glyn Neath, was fined 40s. or 25 days' im- prisonment, for neglecting his wife and children. SERVICES. On Sunday and Mon- day evening last half-yearly services were held at Addoldy, when the Rev. D. Adams, B.A., Liverpool, and the Rev. J. Edrya Jones, Garipant, officiated.

have to leave at once but she did not like to tell them. Mr. Willson then asked if he had given the evidence to anyone, and witness replied that he had given it to the police. Willson then said, You fool, you disgrace me, my wife, home and children. You promised my wife that you would not say a word to anyone, and now you have broken your promise." Willson asked whether he knew if the girl was fast. Witness replied that he did not know. By Mr. Harrison: He could not give the date of the visit to the Post Office. Blodwen Davies stated that she was employed at the Aberaman Post Office. Annie Finner did not complain to her at all that Mr. Willson had acted im- properly towards her. If there had been any struggle upstairs she would soon know downstairs, because the ceil- ing would come down, it being a very old house. Annie Finner used to say that she had four or five gentlemen friends. Sergt. James Griffiths, Aberaman, said that the girl and her father came to him on Sept. 10, and made a com- plaint. On Sept. 14th the prisoner came to the Aberaman Police Station, and asked witness if he was wanted. Witness said Yes," and then read out the charge, and prisoner replied, 1 will say nothing now." By Mr. Harrison Witness had known prisoner for four years and he was a very respectable man. This concluded the case for the pro- secution Mr. Harrison then addressed the Bench, and submitted there was no case to go to the Assizes. He maintained that the girl's evidence was unreliable. No complaints were made by the girl for days after the alleged offence was com- mitted, and if she was a pure girl she would have told either Miss Davies or her parents at once. The Bench should scrutinise tlft girl's evidence with great care. The doctor's evidence did not help the prosecution, for he had stated that the offence might have been com- mitted as far back as six months ago. The Bench at this stage retired to consider their decision as to whether there was a case to go to the Assizes. After an absence of 15 minutes Mr. D. P. Davies said this was a case that must go for trial. The prisoner then gave evidence on his behalf. He said the girl Finner was with him at the end of August. He had a severe cold then. It was true he was in the house all day Aug. 29th. Miss Davies was out between 5 and 9. He did not behave improperly at all. There was no truth in her statement that he carried her upstairs. On the following Monday he was still ill, and he absolutely denied that he interfered with the girl on that day. The girl was in the shop helping Miss Davies during part of that day. Witness further de- nied the other allegations made by the girl. The first he heard of the charge was on Sept. 14th. He was in the West of England and came back im- mediately. Mr. W. Thomas said he would reserve cross-examination. — Willson was then committed to take his trial at the next Assizes in November, and bail was al- lowed as before—himself in £ 50 and one surety in 250. Mr. John Williams, Temple Bar, became his surety.

The Rev. D. Adams delivered a very eloquent sermon in English on Sunday evening. The precentor was Mr. Samuel Weaver, L.T.S.C.; organist, Mr. Wil- liam Edwards. DINNER AND CONCERT. On Thursday evening last at the grown Hotel a sumptuous dinner was par- taken of by the Ambulance Class, of which Dr. Sam McClure is the teach- er, on the occasion of presenting the successful candidates with certificates. Mr. Tom Williams presided, and gave an address, followed by Mr. Jokil Harrett, Councillor E. J. Hopkins, Councillor Thomas D. Thomas, Dr. Sam McClure, and Mr. David Arthur. several songs were given. Mr. Beachy was the accompanist. A vote of 'thanks was given to Host and Hostess Bowen. BETHEL YOUNG PEOPLE'S SO- CIETY. On Wednesday evening Mr. Lewis Moses, Pontneathvaughan, was the chairman. The chief item was a. debate on "Should Christians be non- smokers and strict total abstainers?" Mr. J. S. Thomas read Mr. Trevor Thomas' paper in the latter's absence. He stated the case well in favour of the affirmative. Mr. Rowland J. Hughes defended the other side of the question in an able manner. The following also spoke: -Mesrs. David Harrett, Thos. I Thomas, Arthur Walters, Ben Harries, G. Jenkins J. Stanley Thomas, Jenkin Jenkins, izwis Walters, Clement Davies, and Mrs. W. A. Jenkin6. Master Willie James Thomas, Miss Rachel Thomas, and Miss Blodwen Hughes sang. OBITUARY. With regret we an- nounce the death of Mr. Rees Powell, Pantmawr, Pontwalby, which oceurred on Wednesday after only three days' Tia^i l. i,cea6ed was a native of Llando\ ery, but for the last. 40 years had resided m this place. For many he' was foreman ostler at the Rhondda Colliery, and was ■ !"1 respected among workmen and neighbours. He was a member of Beth- ania C.M. Chapel. He was 65 years of ffrniH- leaves a, widow and a large w- y'i* the interment took place at Ebenezer, Pontneath- vaughan. The officiating ministers were his pastor, the Rev. D. Hughes, Beth- ania; Revs. T. Carmen Harris, Bethel; vaughan. The officiating ministers were his pastor, the Rev. D. Hughes, Beth- ania; Revs. T. Carmen Harris, Bethel; ;V T- Evans, Capel y Glyn, and the Vicar of Aberpergwm. The chief mourn- ers were: Widow; Mr. and Mrs. Heefl i 6011 Mr. and Mrs- J-van Rees, Rhigos, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buriell, Pantmawr, daughter: Mr. and Mrs. David Powell, ™n,; ,MAr; »»fl Mrs. Thomas Thomas, W elsh Market, daughter; Mr. and Mrs- ]}• Pantmawr, son: Mr. and I)avid Powell, Whitchurch, son; Mr. William Powell, Llandovery, bro- ther; Mr. Joshua Powell, Carmarthen, brother; Misses J. Powell and A. Powell, Llandovery, sisters; Mr. William Wil- liams, Llandovery; Mr. Isaac WillialnE, Ammanford; Mrs. A. Williams, and Miss Catherine Williams, Llandovery.