The Aberdare Leader

Alleged Double Bigamy. Thomas Williams (36), 101 Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale, collier, was charged with bigamously marrying Isabella Roberts (24), his lawful wife, Hannah Williams, being then alive. There was also a charge of bigamy against Mrs. Roberts, who went through a form of marriage with the defendant Thos. Williams. Mr. W. Thomas represented both defendants. Hannah Williams, in the witness- box, said she was now a house- keeper in Hirwain Road, Trecynon. She married defendant in June, f 1899, at Merthyr Registry Office, j They lived together for 12 years and separated 6 years ago. They lived J first at Seven Sisters and then at Hirwain. She had seen her hus- j band on several occasions since then at Trecynon, the last time being in June, 1914. She was aware tha-t he was living with another woman. When witness separated: from her husband she signed a: statement before a solicitor that she had committed adultery. The home was then broken up. John R. Roberts, Coed Ely, the rightful husband of the female de- fendant, said he married her in 1908. He identified the marriage ccu, cate produced. They lived together 5 years at Penygraig, and he part- ed from her in consequence of a letter which he found in her pocket. There was one child of the marriage, and that child was with him. By Mr. Thomas: He was not aware that his wife was under 16 when he married her. She gave her age as 19. They lived fairly happy, but she summoned him once for maintenance. Mrs. Edith Lant, wife of George Lant, Chapel St., Penygraig, sister- in-law of the female defendant, gave evidence, in the course of which it transpired that she was present at Mrs. Roberts' first and second mar- riage. Mrs. Roberts went through a form of marriage with Williams on July 20, 1914, at the Pontypridd i tr Reglstrv Office. P.S. Lewis, Hirwain, deposed that on Wednesday, June 13th, he ar- rested the female prisoner in Hir- wain Station and conveyed her to the Aberdare Police Station. He charged her with feloniously marry- ing one Thos. Williams, her hus- band, John R. Roberts, being, then and now alive. She replied, "I have nothing to say." Both prisoners were committed to the Assizes, bail being allowed.

Soldier's Wife's Baby. David Williams, 4 Curre Street, Aberaman, was summoned by Mrs. Ann Allen, soldier's wife, of 5 Dare Street, Aberdare, in respect of her illegitimate female child, born March | 15, 1917. Mr. Thomas appeared for complainant. Mrs. Strickland, sister to Mrs. Allen's husband, gave evidence of non-access of husband, who was away from Aberdare be- 'tween Januarv, 1916, and end of June, 1916. Complainant said that defendant had paid her money prior to and since the birth of the child. He had told her he was agreeable to pay. Mr. W. Thomas made a statement testifying that defendant had signed an undertaking at his office to pay 3s. 6d. a week. The Bench made an order of 4s. a week.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. Wednesday, June 20th. — Before | Messrs. R. A. Griffith (Stipendi- f ary), D. W. Jones, F. W. Mander, Ji Frank Hodges and Illtyd Hopkins: Drunk.—Edward Davies, Daniel Morgan and Thomas Finn were sum- moned for being drunk and disorder- ly.-P.C. Rowlands deposed to see- v ing defendants in Cardiff Rd.—Fined 12s. each. Patrick .Burke, Aber- aman, 12s. P.C. Clarkson gave evi- dence. I Stray Cows.—Joseph Coleclough, Hirwain, answered a summons for allowing four cows to stray in High Street. P.S. Lewis deposed to see- ing the cows, which were claimed by defendant.—Fined 10s.—Mary Hop- kins, Hirwain, allowed two cows to stray in the same street. P.S. Lewis impounded them and they were af terwards claimed by a boy in the employ of defendant.—Ordered to pay 6s.

Serving Wounded Soldiers. Cadlys Licensee Creates a Scene. The case against Martha Thomas, landlady of the White Lion, Gadlys, partly heard last week, was proceed- ed with. The charge against -her was of supplying intoxicants to three wounded soldiers from the Trecynon Red Cross Hospital, contrary to a general Order issued. Mr. Ivor Parry, Pontypridd, represented the defendant. A printed copy of the Order was now handed 'to the Stipendiary. Super. Rees called Mrs. T. Walter Williams to prove that the Hospital was a Military Hospital. She said it was called The Red Cross Auxil- iary Hospital, and was affiliated to the 3rd Western General Hospital, Cardiff. It was under the control of the military and was for the recep- tion of Naval and Military Forces of the Crown. The patients were sent from the 3rd Western Hospital, and no private patients were admitted. The hospital was regularly inspected by visiting Colonels. The Govern- ment made a capitation grant to- wards the maintenance. By Mr. Parry: She was joint hos- pital commandant, and had been appointed by a committee composed of local residents. P.S. Poolman was recalled and gave evidence to the effect that he had seen the three wounded soldiers, Gunner Jones, Sergt. Shan and Corpl. Carthy enter and leave the Hospital. There could be no doubt that they were inmates of the Red Cross Hospital: Mr. Parry said his defence would be that two of the wounded men were supplied with hop bitters and that the glasses under their seats did not belong to them. As to the whisky glass which was alleged to have been removed, that particular glass was empty. The defendant said she had held the licence about 8 years. She had given strict instructions to all her staff not to supply-wounded soldiers with intoxicants. On the day of the alleged offence, Whit-Monday, they were very busy supplying drinks and food to callers. She had an extra number of assistants. She remem- bered the wounded men coming in, and served two of them with hop bitters. She was not in the room when the two measures were found under the chairs. She denied the allegation of the police that she took away a. whisky glass belonging to one of the wounded men. The glass she took away was empty, and she simply took it to wash it. With re- gard to measures under the seat, she frequently found them under chairs. She was satisfied that the two measures found by the police did not belong to the men in question. It was easier to put them down under the seat than reach to the counter. She had endeavoured to find the wounded men to give evidence. Two of them had since gone. One was present last week, but he had now left. Super. Rees Which way did the wounded soldiers come into the house —through the back or front en- trance?—I don't know. Which way do the wounded gen- erally come in?—Some by the front and some by the back. Stipendiary: Do wounded soldiers often come to your house? Occa- sionally. Questioned regarding the snatch-

Income Tax. Orders to pay were made against the following persons in respect ot income tax due:—Thos. A. Jones, Abercwmboi, £2 10s. 9d; Thos. n. Edwards, Ynyslwyd St., Aberdare, 10s. 4d. A. E. Jones, income tax collector, proved the amounts.

Arrears of Maintenance. John Ingram, Aberaman, was summoned by his wife, Sarah Jane Ingram, for £ 10 mantenance ar- rears, on an order made against him i;i May, 1914, for los. a week. Mr. J. D. Thomas was for complainant. —Defendant said he had been ill for some time. He declined an offer to pay, and he was sent to prison for 28 days.

Up & Down the Valley. CWMBACH. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. DEATH. — We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. William Morgan, Bridge Road, which occurred on Tuesday at the residence of his Bridge Road, which occurred on Tuesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Rees Price. The late Mr. Morgan was a faithful member of Bryn Seion, and was the senior deacon of that church. WELCOME HOME. On Tuesday evening, at the Workmen's Hall, a welcome home concert was given to Sapper D. E. Evans, R.E., Private Henry Moseley, and Private Ben Davies. The chairman was Mr. Lewis Howells. Songs were given by Master Elwyn Evans, Miss Mary Williams, Messrs. A. Harris, J. Bevan, Miss May Walters, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. S. J. Williams. Mr. J. Hughes presented each with a sum of money. The recipients re- sponded. A vote of thanks was moved by the Rev. R. H. Davies to the chairman and artistes, seconded by Mr. J. Hughes.

ABERAMAN. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. POSTPONEMENT. The Prize Drawing in aid of Joseph Williams, George Street, Aberaman, has been postponed until August 1st, 1917.- Secretary, Mr. W. Kellow. W.C.G. On- Wednesday, June 13th, the fortnightly Guild meeting was held at the Co-op Hall. Mrs. Bennett presided. Mandates were given to the two delegates appointed to attend the Women's Congress at Torquay. WAR NEWS. Private Edward Hamments, East Yorks, stationed at Wethernsea, Yorkshire, has been home on leave. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamments, 41 Glamorgan Street. Private Ham- ments has a brother serving with the colours in Egypt. He has also a brother-in-law, Gunner H. Davies, R.F.A., somewhere in France. WAR HEROES' FUND. — Meet- ings were held on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings at the Aberaman Institute, when the ifollowing were presented with glow wristlet watches:—Driver W. J. Ire- land, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, 12 Davies Street; Driver W. A. Craven, Royal Engineers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Craven, 25 Cynon Street; Lance-Corporal H. Wil- liams, Royal Engineers, 20 Valley View; Gunner T. H. Pugh, R.F.A., 29 Cynon Street; Driver J. H. Evans, R.F.A., 46 Lewis Street; Private D. W. Thomas, A.S.C., M.T., son of Mr. T. Thomas, 10 Jubilee Road; Gunner D. W. John, R.F.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. John, 288 Cardiff Road, and Trooper A. J. Irons, 2nd Life Guards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irons, Cardiff Arms. All have seen service in France. DEATH AND INTERMENT. It is with deep regret we record the death of Horace Willson, the seven- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Willson, Post Offiee, Aberaman, which occurred on Saturday after four days' illness. The deceased was at school on the previous Tuesday, and was taken ill in the evening. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wednesday at the Aber- dare Cemetery. The Rev. Rhys Morris, curate of St. Margaret's ujiureli, officiated. The mourners were: Father; Mr. W. H. Jones, Uliton, grandfather. The bearers were: Messrs. Tom Rees, Castle Hotel, and J. Willianjs, Temyle bar, aberaman. Wreatiis were received trom:-(I) Dada and Mama; (.2) urandpa, grandma, uncles and Aunt Margaret; (3) Uncle Martin and Aunt Amy; (4) Uncle Sam and Aunt Enid; 1,5) Aunt Flo and Annie; IJ) Aunt Lily and Uncle Charlie; (7) Cousin Tommy and Belle; (8) Ralph and Doris; (9) Willie; (10) Mr. and Mrs. T. Rees; (11) Nurse; (12) Teachers of the Kindergarten Class of St. Margaret's Church School; (13) the Blaengwawr School Child- ren (14) Nana and Marian; (15) Miss Wiggin and May; (16) Graham; (17) Betty and Leonard Sollis; (18) Cissie; (1,9) Margaret.

GODftEASyiAN. ALL trams and buses lead you to JA¥'S. PREACHING SERVICES. On I Saturday evening, Sunday and Mon- day the annual preaching services I of Noddfa Congregational Church were held. The special preachers were the Revs. T. E. Nicholas, Llan- gybi, late of Glais, and E. L. Aeron I Davies, pastor of the church. On Sunday evening the Rev. T. E. Nicholas delivered a powerful ser- mon, basing his remarks on John 3. 7, "Ye must be born again." He said that society to-day was based upon materialism, and it must be born again. The services were well attended. The organist was Miss Maggie Abraham, and the precentor Mr. Thomas Morris.

MOUNTAIN ASH. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. IF THE CAP FITS you're satis- fied. Ted Mac can fit all the heads brought to him. SECRETARYSHIP. The final ballot for the position of secretary at the Duffryn Co-op. Society re- sulted in Mr. E. D. Richards, 3 Park Villas, Penrhiwceiber, being elected with 93 votes. Mr. Isaac R. Jones with 75 votes was the runner-up. PROMOTION. We understand that. Staff-Sergeant Tom J. Watkins, R.A.M.C., has been promoted to Sergt.-Major. He is the son of Mr. John Watkins, Kilma Cottage, Triangle, Mountain Ash, winder at Deep Duffryn Colliery. HOME AFTER MANY DAYS. Mr. Walter Thomas Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mills (butcher), Oxford Street, has been home for a few days after a long voyage. Young Wal is mate of the s.s. Itiria. He returned on Monday. FATHER IRVINE'S TESTI- MONIAL. A successful meeting to further the above object was held at the Workmen's Institute on Friday evening, Councillor William Millar presiding. Mr. T. Scurlock, L. and P. Bank, Wlli? appointed treasurer. BANK. We learn that Mr. Pugh, manager of Lloyds Bank at Mountain Ash, has been transferred to Tenby. He and his family moved there this week. During their short stay here Mr. and Mrs. Pugh made many friends, who wish them well in their new district. PARISH CHURCH. The Rev. J. Ll. Croft celebrated Holy Com- munion at St. Margaret's on Sunday at 8 o'clock. Morning prayer was intoned by the Rev. T. J. Morgan. The Vicar preached at Evensong. The Magnificat was sung to Garrett, and the Nunc Dimittië to Monk. MILITARY. Mr. W. J. Morris, 1 Aberdare Road, Mountain Ash, formerly 2nd Lieut. in 3-5th Welsh, has been appointed to a second lieutenancy in the 3rd Garrison Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and he left Mountain Ash to join his new unit at Oswestry on Monday. He was invalided out of the 3rd W<\lsh last November, and Presented himself before a Medical Board, and was found fit for garrison duty abroad. His com- mission, which was relinquished on account of ill-health, has now been restored to him. ANOTHER MILITARY CROSS.— News has been received that Second- Lieut. and Adjutant Howell Arnold Evans, only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Evans, Maesyffrwd, has been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in the field. He was also promoted on the field of action to Temporary-Captain. He joined the 2-5th Welsh Territorials in October, 1914, and was dispatched in the first draft to Gallipoli in August, 1915. After the evacuation of the Penin- ,iila he was transferred to Egypt, and has been through all the stiff fighting to Gaza. In private life Captain Evans was articled clerk to Mr. William Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare. INQUEST. At the Mountain Ash Police Station on Saturday afternoon an inquest was held by Mr. R. J. Rhys, District Coroner, on the body of Jenkin Morgan.—Ivor Thomas Morgan, Glyn Neath, identified, and stated that his son had been lodging at 65 Philip Street.. He had been working in the 9ft. seam at Cwm- pennar Colliery for two weeks.— Evan James Davies, a collier, was working with deceased on the day shift. Deceased was engaged in pulling down coal and a fall oc- curred, through some props being' discharged. He was killed outright, and the bodv was taken to his lodg- ings.—Lemuel Roberts, 26 Gwern Ifor Street, fireman of the district, gave evidence that he had visited the place and found everything in order. —David John Davies, manager, pro- duced a plan of the working, and explained the same.—The jury re- turned a verdict of "Accidental death." r P.M. ANNIVERSARY. The scnool anniversary services of Ebenezer Chapel were held last fcvunciay. The following gave recita- tions, etc.: —Lily Morns, Maggie Jones, Leslie Clemo, Gladys Turner, Rita Nicholas, Maud Gardner, Mabel age, Donald Brooks, James Allen. Virtue Sage, Stanley Williams, Ivy Nicholas, Winnie Turner, Beatrice lucker, Elsie Morris, May Bowles, Maggie Morris, Annie Viliis, Sylvia Nicholas, Clifford Cousin, Doris Rogers, Cicely Bevan, Muriel Gardner, Vera Phillips, Gladys Sal- vage, Trevor Davies, Winnie Viliis, Hilda Dudden, Alice Morris, Violet Reeves, Idris Jasper, Alice Jones, Bessie Bevan, Nina Edwards, Iris Yerbury, James Bowles, Doris Morris and Miss Mabel Toman. The choir, under the conductorship of Mr. H. C. Bevan, sang several anthems, and Miss Edna Richardson was the pianist. The Rev. A. Wat- son preached in the morning. The annual tea party was held on Mon- day afternoon.

PEXRH! WCEIBER. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. BETHESDA (E.B.). The weekly meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society in connection with this church was held on Sun- day, when Miss Annie Hughes pre- sided. A paper on the topic, "Giving sight to the Blind," was read by Miss Maggie Evans. AMATEUR DRAMATIC SO- CIETY. The Hermon C.M. Dramatic Society have handed over to the Y.M.C.A. the sum of = £ 24 lis. 7d. This amount was the proceeds of the performance, "Cyfoeth ynte Cymeriad," which took place on March 15th.. We congratulate the Society on the result. The secretary is Mr. William M. Rees; treasurer, Mrs. Edward Williams, Nantllys. PRESENTATION. A Welcome Home concert was given to Gunner Evan Jones, R.F.A., of 124 Penrhiw- ceiber Road, at the Cresselly Inn on Thursday last. He came home from France after serving there for 18 months. Mr. Hugh Ellis presided. Mr. Rees Thomas, the host, presented him with a cheque on behalf of his many friends. Gunner Jones briefly responded. The following added to the harmony of the even- ing:—Messrs. J. Webber, J. Wil- liams, S. Walton, Benjamin Davies, George Anthony, and D. J. Morgan; Gunner Jones returned to France on Friday last, and had a good send- off. PRESENTATION. A smoking concert was held at the Osborne Hotel on Friday evening to present Driver W. R. Jones, 41 Dillwyn Street, with a luminous watch and cigarette case ^lled with cigarettes. The president, Mr. Hector Roberts, Rheola Street, briefly referred to the popularity of Driver Jones. Councillor George Hall presented the watch and cigar- ette case, on behalf of the Com- mittee and friends, to Driver Jones, who returned thanks. Mr. Essex Jones was secretary, and Mr. Rees Edwards treasurer. Driver Jones enlisted in October. 1914, in the Army Service Corps. The following gave solos, etc.:—Messrs. T, J. Evans, Glanlay Street; Edward Thomas, Rheola St.; Stephen Rees, Pentwyn Avenue; Henry Berry, and Private Ketchel. Mountain Ash. MILITARY WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday, June .13th, at Ponty- pridd Register Office, by special licence. The contracting parties were Miss Edith Coleman, daughter of Mr. aitd Mrs. John Coleman, Clarence Street, Mislcin, and Sapper Ivor Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. lies, 58 Tirfelin Street. Mr. John Owen was bpst man, and Miss Edith Owen was the bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a navy blue costume, and the bridesmaid in a grey costume. At the bridegroom's home the weddin g breakfast' was partaken, when numerous friends were present. Private Ivor Daniels served eight years in the Armv be- fore the outbreak of war. He "joined the Royal Engineers when war "broke out. At the Somine he secured a German helmet, which he brought home. He returns to France on Sat- urday next. SOLDIERS' PRESENTATION. Last week a presentation took place at the Belle vue Hotel in honour of Private William Squance, son of Mr. John Squance, now of Australia, but lately of Glasbrook Terrace, Pen- rhiwceiber, and his friend, Private George Bellville, a native of Australia. Both are in training in this country. Chairman, Mr. Henrv Jones, Morris Avenue. Solos were given by Messrs. E. D. Price, Richard Evans and William Benbow. Mr. Watkins, Mountain Ash, being the pianist. Mr. Cooksley presented Private George Bellville with a handsome pipe and case and a pouch qJ tobacco. Private Bellville re- sponded. Mr. William Gibbon, a wounded soldier, who has been dis- charged, presented Private Squance with a handsome cigarette case filled with cigarettes and also a cheque. Private Squance then thanked all his old pals for the kindness shown to- wards him. Messrs. William Duglan, William Williams. William Harding. William Davies, John Purslow, and Richard Roberts rendered solos, and Private Bellville also sang. At the termination of the programme Conn- cillor George Hall gave a speech, touching upon many points of inter- est regarding the Squance family.

YNYSYBWL. JAY'S furniture is worth placing in your best rooms. OUTING. The employees of all the branches of the Ynysvbwl Co- operative Society, Ltd., "took their annual outing on Tuesday, and spent the day at Penarth. WOUNDED. News has reached Ynysvbwl that Corporal Dan Evans, of the Tunneling Corps, has been severely wounded in the recent fighting on the Western Front- Evans enlisted in November, 1914, with the Cardiff City Battalion, but later was transferred to the Tunnel- ing Corps. Previous to his enlist- ment Evans had occupied the post of manager of Daranddu Colliery. ON LEAVE. Corporal John Henry Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, 56 Crawshay Street, Ynysybwl, is now home on leave. Thomas has served for nearly two years in France with the A.S.C., and has noli* been recommended for a commission. He is now entering an O.T.C. Training School. Previous to his enlistment Corporal Thomas was a prominent footballer, having played for several local leading Rugby teams. CONGRATULATIONS. — Many of his friends were pleased to see the name of Mr. Lewis v. ebb among the new J.P.'s for the Borough of New- port. Mr. Webb, who is in the scholastic profession, served his period of pupil teachership at the Old Ynysybwl and Trerobart Schools, Ynysybwl. While a resident of the village he took an active part in musical circles, and previous to his entering Bangor College was the conductor of the Ynysybwl Male Voice Partv. PULPITS. The pulpit of Taber- nacle Welsh Congregational Church was occupied on Sunday last by the Rev. W. E. Hughes, of Abercanaid; that of Jerusalem (C.M.) by the Rev. Moses Davies, Treorky. The pulpit of Noddfa Welsh B. Church was occupied by the Rev. R. E. Edwards, of Colbren, Neath. The rev. gentleman has accepted the call ex- tended to him by Noddfa Church, and hopes to commence his ministry there on the first Sunday in September. MILITARY. — Corporal John Lloyd, son of Mr. David Lloyd, M.E., Nantgarw (late of Ynysybwl), is now home on leave after his dis- charge from hospital, where he was treated for shrapnel wounds re- ceived in France. Corporal Lloyd belonged to the Chemical Section of the Royal Engineers, and was at the front since August, 1915, going through some heavy fighting. Pre- vious to his enlistment he was a student at Caerleon Normal Train- ing College. BENEFIT CONCERT. On Thursday, at the Workmen's Hall, a benefit concert was given in aid of Mr. John French, Crawshay Street, who has been unable to follow his employment for a considerable time, owing to an accident at the colliery. The Rev. T. E. Griffiths, B.A., Vicar of Llanwonno, presided. The following artistes contributed to the programme:—Messrs. F. E. Poplin m, Penygraig. and S. Hick- man, Tonypandy; Miss M. E. Lewis j and J. C. Powell, Ynysybwl; Master Tom Morgan, Ynysybwl. The ac- companist was Mr. Tom Jones, Yn- ysybwl. j OBITUARY. On Thursday even- ing, at Ashgrove, Ynysybwl, Mrs. Elizabeth Probert, widow of the late Mr. Ebenezer Probert, Rhymney, passed away. The deceased lady, who had suffered for a long time, had acted for the last 21 years as housekeeper to the Rev. T. E. Griffiths, B.A., Vicar of Llanwonno. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Rhymney, the officiating ministers being the Rev. John Wil- liams, L.D., Christ Church, Ynysy- bwl, and the Rev. George S. Evans, Abertysswg. The chief mourners were: Rev. T. E. Griffiths, Private R/owlands, R.W.F., and Miss Hilda Rowlands. Other ministers present were the Vicars of Hopkinstown and Rudry. QUARTERLY MEETINGS. On Sunday last the members of Noddfa Sunday School held their quarterly meetings, when solos, recitations, etc., were given. The following gave recitations: vleddy C. Jones, Jennie C. Jones, Cissie Thomas, Maggie Lewis, Glyndwr Isaac, Gwenhwyfa Morgan, Myfanwy Thomas, Sallv Davies, Maggie Jane Price, W. Mor- gan Isaac, and Gwili Bees, scholars of Mrs. Rees' and Mrs. Price's classes. Dialogues by David Isaac and David John Price; Gwladvs Thomas and friends. Solos were rendered by: Sally Davies, Nancy Evans, Maggie Price, Phyllis Evans, Merlin Evans, Winnie James, Hugli Jones, Tom Price, Glyndwr Isaac, L. r< I J Lewis, Maggie E. Lewis, Gwladys Evans, Ellis Lloyd, Olwen Lewis and Henry Lewis. Duetts by: Gwennie C. Jones and M. M. Breeze, and a party under the baton of Ali-. D. Maddy gave a chorus. The following- were presented by their teacher, Mrs. Price, with a Bible each: Merlyn Thomas, Penry Ihomas, Thomas Bagshaw, Albert Hawkins, Isaac Prosser, Robert J. Bennett, Robert Jones, Wyndham C. Wilson, W. H. Prosser, E. D. Jones, David Richards, Gwilym Hughes George Dearson, Robert Williams, Winnie Bennett, Martha Jones, Megan Isaac, Gwyneth Dearson, Maggie May Breeze, Nellie May Price, Gwyneth Price, Elsie M. Morgan, Gwladys Richards. The following were presented with hymn-books for excellent attendance at the tprayer meetings on Sunday mornings: --Sarah Roberts, Evan D Jones, Idwal Roberts, Willie J. Maddy, Willie Isaac, Willie E. Davies, Glyndwr Isaac, Irene Davies, Hughie Jones, Robert 1. Jones, Teddv Jones, and Sarah Rees. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of GIn. morgan, by the Proprietors, \V. Pugh and J. L. Rowlands.

ing of a glass from the counter she said she took away several glasses- not one by itself. Stipendiary Why did you snatch any glasses at all when the police came in?—1 wanted the empty glasses. I Stipendiary: Why not leave mat-: ters as tiiey were until the oncers i had reasonable time to inspect the ¡I ba r ? Mrs. Edith Tudor, daughter of defendant, said she served whisky to a soldier home on furlough, but the wounded soldier who was with him was not served with anything. Sue was very busy that day, and did not remember much of what happened. Mrs. Eliz. M. Thomas, 74 Bwllfa Road, Cwmdare, another daughter of defendant, said she was helping her mother on the day in question. She heard the police 'mention that two measures were found under the chairs, whereupon she remarked: "Oh dear me, I have only just found 4 or 5 under the seats in the lower bar." There was beer in some of tne measures. Super. Rees What is the price of beer now?-7d. per pint. Super. Rees: And yet there is plenty under the seats at the White Lion. Sydney Trefethan, Tonyiefail, a checkweigher, said he was a friend of Mrs. Thomas, and helped at the White Lion on the day in question. He deposed that the wounded men were not supplied with intoxicants. Chas. G. Perry, 82 Bwllfa Road, Cwmdare, and Thos. John Williams, 48 Glan Road, Gadlys, gave further evidence for the defence, stating that Sergt. Shan, who according to the police had his glass of whisky taken from him, never called for a drink at all.-Cai-adog Davies also gave evidence. After the Magistrates had con- sulted for some time, the Stipendiary said We have given this matter our most careful consideration, and we have come to the conclusion that on this day the White Lion was kept open for consumption of intoxicating liquor by wounded soldiers, who were at the time inmates of the Hospital. I need hardly say that we take a ser- ious view of the offence, and we think it our duty to impose such a penalty as will serve as a warning to all other licensees in the district. The licensee is fined £ 25. The mat- ter is so important that we must ask Superintendent Rees to communicate the facts to the War Office, as well as the Liquor Control Board. Super. Rees: Yes, sir. Stipendiary: And to say he is doing so at our direction. Defendant: I am prepared to go down, sir. I have no money to pay. Clerk Very well, you can go down. Stipendiary: £ 25 or 31 days. The defendant continued inter- rupting the Court and Inspector Griffiths was asked to conduct her out of Court. This he did, Mrs. Thomas protesting that the police' had entered her house and stole away her living.