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Marine Store Dealer Charged.
Marine Store Dealer Charged. Zavil Badash, marine store dealer, Aberdare, was brought up on a j charge of receiving goods knowing them to he stolen, value £30. This case was partly heard last week, when Daniel Jones, James Hacker, Patrick Curran and Robert Scott were committed for trial for stealing brass, cables, etc., from the Powell Duffryn Co., and Wm. Burton, Aberaman, was committed for trial for receiving stolen goods from Scott. Badash was defended by Mr. F. Beddoe Nash, Swansea, ind Sir. W. Kenshole prosecuted. Inspector D. Griffiths was recalled and cross-ex- cdniLed by Mr: Nash. The Inspector repeated that he had cautioned pris- oner when he first charged him, and he bad taken notes of the conversa- tion as the case progressed. P.S. Francombe said that on Fri- day, July 27th, he accompanied In- spector Griffiths to the Marine Stores, adjoining the Iron Bridge Hotel. He there saw Badash. Wit- ness heard Inspector Griffiths ask Badash if he had any copper cable or brass bearings on his premises, and he replied: "No, they don't bring anything like that here." He saw Inspector Griffiths take notes. Badash was asked to pro- duce his register, which was done, and the Inspector made notes from the register. They all went to the G.W.R. Station, where a truck was pointed out to them by Badash. They inspected the truck and found there several bags of metal. The Inspector told Badash he suspected the contents of the bags to have been stolen, and that lie would take possession of them. Badash replied: You can see from the book where I bought them. 1 paid the-i-ight price for them." Witness then corroborated evidence given last week by Inspector Griffiths. Isaac Levy 65 Dyfatty Street. Swansea, wholesale marine store dealer, said: On Feb. 13, 1917, he bought certain goods from Badash, including rags, copper and brass. Fpr the copper he paid £ 7 18s. 2d. for brass, t-5 4s. 5d. On February 20th again he bought rags, bones, lead, brass and copper from pris- oner. Mr. Nash submitted, for the de- fence, that there was no case to send before a jury, but the Stipendiary ruled differently, and decided that the defendant must be sent for trial. They all were, therefore, formally committed to the quarter sessions, bail being allowed.
Sunday Raid by Aberdare Police.
Sunday Raid by Aberdare Police. J. W. Hurt, licensee of the Cow- bridge Arms, Aberdare, and T. Griffiths, manager, were charged with supplying intoxicants during prohibited hours, and William S. Evans and Thos. Mason with con- suming liouoiron the premises.—Mr W. Kenshole appeared for Hurt and Mr. Ifor Parry for the other de- fendants. Inspector D. Griffiths stated that on Sunday, July 29, at 11.47 p.m., he went to Market St., Aberdare, outside the Cow bridge Arms. He could hear talking III- side. The blinds were partially drawn. He looked into the room and saw Griffiths, Evans and Mason with a pint measure on the table in front of each. They were playing cards, and each had money on the table by him. He saw them passing money one to the other, and saw each one drinking. He broke a pane of glass in the window, lifted the blind and said, "Leave everything as it is. We are police officers. Come and open the door." The door was opened and he went inside. There was a pint glass in front of Evans and Mason, each nearly full. The vessel opposite where Griffiths sat was empty. There were cards -and money on the table. Asked what the glasses contained, Griffiths said, "Beer." Asked how he ac- counted for the men being on the premises, Griffiths replied, "They have been here to supper. Can't you see the tood on the table? This is a private room. The bar has been locked for hours." The next day he saw the licensee, Mr. Hurt, who said that he would give Grif- fiths a month's notice that day. By. Mr. Parry There was food on the table. He did not see anyone eating during his vigil.—By the Sti- pendiary: He had seen customers drinking in that room. Sergt. Francombe corroborated the Inspector's evidence.. He had seen that room used for drinking jn several occasions in the time of i previous licensee. The defendant Griffiths said 11'0 had been managing the Cow bridge Arms six months. Describing how the other defendants came to be in the bar, he said: "My wife and Mason's wife were away, and on Saturday Mason and Evans came in I invited them to come to supper on Sunday night. Mason said: L have got some mushrooms and I'll bring them over." Mason and Evans came on Sunday evening and they had mushrooms and cold beef1 for supper. Every Saturday even- ing he was sold out of beer early and he was in the habit of* reserving iialf-a-gallon and placing it one- side. On the Saturday evening in iialf-a-gallon and placing it one- side. On the Saturday evening in question he placed a jar of beer under the stairs outside the bar. That was the beer which was used on Sunday night. They were his guests. The supper was held in his private sitting room. It was the only sitting room he had m the I house, and no one was allowed to enter except by invitation. It was not used by the general customers. —After being cross-examined by Super. Rees the Stipendiary asked II him How many barrels a week he had. Witness: I had only one barrel that week. I was out of beer early on Saturday night. The barrel came on Friday. Stipendiary: And you reserved half a gallon for yourself?—Yes. How much did you have lett for the other thirsty souls? (Laugh-: ter.) Did you draw any more than usual that Saturday night?—No. What time did the guests arrive? Bc-tiN-cen 10 and 10.30. The sup- per started about 11 p.m. and fin- ished at 11.30 They remained there till 12.30. The glasses were refilled once. Stipendiary How long would you go entertaining them if you had'not been disturbed?—Till 1 a.m. We were playing a friendly game of cards, and there was nothing to go home for. Mason's wife was awav and my wife was away. (Laughter.) Thos. Mason corroborated Grif- fiths' evidence, adding that he was a guest on the Sunday evening and did not pay for drink. Super. Rees: How much drink did you liave.-)-Vei-y little more than a pint. Win. Evans, the other defendant, also corroborated. Super. Rees: Was your wife away too, that night? (Laughter.) When did you arrange to go there to sup- per?—On Saturday night. Super. Rees Do you go out to supper offien?—No. Stipendiary: You know the Rail- way Bar? (Laughter.) Did you have supper there on one occasion? —Yes. Stipendiary: What did that sup- per cost you? (Laughter.) Mr. Parry addressed the Bench at great length, and submitted that the landlord had a right to entertain friends in a private part of the house. Licensed holders were hem- med in by a mass of restrictions, and it was unreasonable to think that a public-house landlord could not have the same privilege as a man in a private house. J. W. Hurt said he was the lessee of the Cowbridge Arms under the Aberdare Market Co. He was the licensee and Mr. Griffiths was his manager. He knew the room re- ferred to in the evidence. It was not part of the licensed premises. He had been lessee for 6 years, and during that time the room had al- ways formed part of the manager's private house. By Super. Rees: He did not know that the room in question was licensed when Mr. Dd. Jones occu- j pied the Cowbridge. He had to I I the excise officer that he did iiot want the room licensed. j Mr. Parry remarked that the point could be settled by the excise officer, if his attendance could be secured. After the Bench had deliberated the Stipendiary said This is one of the worst cases we have had to try under the Liquor Control Board Order. The facts are most dis- creditable to Griffiths, Evans and Mason, and I regret to say that we must hold the licensee responsible. As the licensee he enjoys privileges, and those privileges carry certain duties with them. He cannot come to this Court and say, "1 live a mile awav; Griffiths is my manager, and I did not instruct him to com- mit an offence." The law is that he must be .held liable. We find as a must be held liable. We find as a fact that the two men, Evans and Mason, were found drinking at the house between 11.45 and 12.30 on Sunday night, with Griffiths. kke find as a fact that this room is part of the licensed premises. The licensee, Hurt, will be fined £ 10 for permitting the sale of intoxicating liquor; Griffiths £ 10 for a like offence; Evans, £ 20, because there is a previous conviction for a simi- lar offence against him; Mason, £ o. j Evans and Mason are convicted for aiding aud abetting.—Notice of ap.- peal was given.
,Trespassing on an Allotment.
Trespassing on an Allotment. John Jarman, Abergwawr Place, Aberaman, was summoned for tres- passing on Blaengwawr allotments. Mr. W. R. Morgan prosecuted for the District Council, and Mr. W. Ken- shole defended.—Owen Williams, sur- veyor, spoke to the Council having taken over the land for allotments. Notices had been posted at both en- trances.—David Evans, 392 Cardiff Road, Aberaman, spoke to seeing Jar- man walk through the allotments. He did not have an allotment there, but he had a garden in close proxim- ity.-R. J. Usher, 24 Regent St., Aber- aman, said he was secretary of the Blaengwawr Allotment Society. He saw Jarman walk over a plot. De- fendant had no business whatever there. Witness added that there was wholesale pilfering going on at the allotments.—Mr. W. Kenshole con- tended that Jarman was going there to see a holder named John Jones. Defendant did not use bad language. It was Evans who did that.—This statement was borne out by defend- ant—Defendant was fined 10s.
Hodges Case Adjourned.
Hodges Case Adjourned. The summons against Harry Hodges, Aberaman, who is charged with carnally knowing a girl under 16 years of age, was adjourned for three weeks.—Medical evidence only was taken.—Dr. R. H. Moffit said that on July 18 he examined the girl. He discovered her to be seven months in pregnancy.
Ejectment.
Ejectment. Mr. J. D. Thomas applied for an ejectment order against Martin White, 9 East Avenue, Gadlys.—R. M. Hicks, 31 Glamorgan Street, Aber- aman, said he bought No. 9 East Avenue last March in order to go to live in it. The rent was 26s. per month. Defendant paid the rent regularly.—Mrs. White said she was prepared to go out immediately she could get a house. She had only been in the house nine months.—The order was granted, to quit in 28 days. The order, however, not to be enforced without further application to the Court.
ABERDARE POLICE COURT. I
ABERDARE POLICE COURT. I Wednesday, Aug. 22nd. Before Messrs. R. A. Griffith (Stipen- j diary), D. P. Davies, D. W. [ Jones, L. N. Williams, and Frank Hodges.
Cwmaman Licensee Fined.
Cwmaman Licensee Fined. Robert Marsh, Globe Inn, Cwm- aman, was summoned for supplying intoxicating liquor during prohibited hours. Samuel Dade and Francis J. Sutton were charged with aiding and abetting. Mr. W. Thomas re- presented the landlord. P.S. Lane said that at 3.5 p.m. on July 14th he visited the Globe Inn. In the bar were 4 men, Sutton, Dade, Thos. Phillips and Oliver Barnes. He saw a glass pint measure containing beer being placed under a bench by Sutton. Witness also found a measure on the floor near Dade's feet. When they were spoken to Sutton admitted his glass contained beer. Dade denied that the glass near his ieet was his. Marsh, the landlord, was behind the counter, and he said the drinks were supplied before stop-tap, and that he had asked them to drink up. Sutton pleaded guilty, but Dade still denied on oath that the glass referred to belonged to him. Dade further said he went in to change a £ 1 note. It was true there was a glass containing beer near his feet, but he did not know whom it be- longed to. He saw the landjord serve Sutton with beer about 3 o'clock. Witness had only just come in then. Marsh, the landlord, deposed that the day of the alleged offence was a Saturday. He was in the habit of providing change for the miners on Saturdays. The beer supplied to Sutton had been paid for before 2.30, and at 3 p.m. he simply handed the pint measure from underneath the counter. He was sorry to have done so. Since then he closed his home during prohibited hours.—Mr W. Thomas, for the defence, said that the landlord was an ex-soldier and had kept the house for some time. He had a good record.—Dade was given the benefit of the doubt and discharged. The landlord was tined £5 and Sutton 40s.
Abernant Ejectment.,
Abernant Ejectment. Mr. W. Thomas applied for an ejectment order against Margaret Devonald, Engineer's Row, Abernant. Mr. J. D. Thomas represented de- fendant.—Mr. W. Thomas said that this application was before the Court six weeks ago. The applica- tion was granted, but the order was not to be enforced without the per- mission of the Bench. They had given her six weeks to find other ac- commodation.—Mr J. D. Thomas said that Mrs. Devonald had lived in the house for 30 years. She had three sons in the Army, and she lived in the house alone. She had completely failed to find another house.—Mr. Thomas said it would be no hardship for Mrs. Devonald to quit the house. She had a daughter-in-law living quite near, and that woman also lived alone. His client was a married man, and wished to go to live in the house, which he had bought.—The Bench granted the order, defendant to quit within 28 d In the p ark I Matthews, 11 Duffryn Street, Ferndale, was or- dered to pay 6s. for damaging shrubs in Aberdare Park. Mr. W. R. Morgan prosecuted for the Coun- cil. T. Williams, Park Inspector, and Owen Williams, Surveyor, gave evidence. Stole a Prop.—Edward Smith, a youth, was charged with stealing a prop from Blaengwawr Colliery, the property of the P.D. Co. Mr. \V. Kenshole prosecuted. Inspec- tor Griffiths spoke to meeting de- fendant at 3.40 on July 23rd. He was carrying, a railway slipper split, in two. It had been prepared for fencing. Defendant said he picked it up on the road. The value was 6d.—The Bench bound him over to be of good behaviour. Language.—Annie Yockney, a married woman, was summoned by Lizzie Best, a young woman, for in- decent language. The parties live in Dumfries St., Aberdare. Com- plainant said that defendant told her to go back to Coventry, and called her bad names. Defendant said that complainant was as bad as her. She (defendant) had two sis- ters in Coventry, and she had noth- ing to say of anyone who worked in munition works. A witness gave evidence for complainant. She also worked at Coventry, but was home now on holidays.—Stipendiary (to defendant) Why didn't you call her a powdered beauty; then you would be within the law. (Laughter.) — Defendant was fined os., but she said she would never pay a penny for complainant. She would rather go down. Unhappy Married Life. Henry Jones, 1 Curre Street, Aberaman, was summoned by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Jones, 6 Tudor Place, Aber- aman. for persistent cruelty. Mr. W. Thomas appeared for the wife, and Mr. T. W. Griffiths for defend- ant. Mrs. Jones said her husband was a miner and earned t3 10s. per week. She had been married 15 years and had .5 children. Their married life had been very unhappy. She had separated from him 3 times, and had gon,e back Ho him, thinking he would reform. On Aug. 8th he came home drunk and assaulted her. A Mrs. Jones, a neighbour, came in, and he called her a bad name, and she (the neighbour) struck him in the face. She left him because she was afraid of him.—Cross-examined by Mr. Griffiths, she denied going up to the mountain .with Ynyslwyd Sunday School and rolling on the fields. Her husband objected to her going with Mrs Elizabeth Jones, a neighbour.—This neighbour gave evidence and deposed that she had seen marks on complainant's face, the result of defendant's blows.— Doris Jones, daughter of the parties, spoke to seeing her father assault her iiioth(,i- .-Foi- the defence Mrs. -.I. A. Williams, 4 Curre Street, Aberaman, said she had seen de- fendant with scratches on his face. His wife had assaulted him. All he had asked his wife was to have nothing to do with Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Witness heard her tell her husband: "I hope to Christ you'll come home on a stretcher to-morrow morning." She had heard her threaten to poison his tea. Mrs. Sarah Jones, 5 Curre Street, also gave evidence.—The case was dis- missed. The following cases were heard before Messrs. D.' P. Davies (chair- man), D. W. Jones and L. N. Williams Damage.—Llewelyn Holmes and Richard Thomas, two boys, were charged with doing damage to var- ious goods in a stores, the property of the Territorial Force Association. Mr. Griffith Llewelyn prosecuted for the Association.-P.C. Banks said that on August 11th he visited the shooting range, near Llwynhelyg 1. Colliery. He found the door of the stores burst open. An iron bar had been used for the purpose. He caught the two defendants.—Evan Thos. Isaac, caretaker of the Drill Hall, said that the damage was es- timated at 10s.-The Bench ordered them to pay 10s. each. Theft from Co-operative Stores.— WIll. John Williams and Edwin Jones were charged with stealing a ham, value £ 2 2s. 3d., the property of the Aberdare Co-op. Society. Mr W. Thomas defended. Thomas Davies, manager of the Society, said that at 12.35 on Friday, Aug. 17th, he received certain information and followed Williams, who was a haulier in the employ of the Society. Willi ams was in charge of a horse and cart and was taking the horse and lorry to the stable. In Canon Street Williams turned into Weatheral Street. Witness saw him take a ham from underneath a covering and carry it into the Cam- brian Hotel. Witness met him on his way out and went back into the Cambrian. He met Mrs. Upton, the landlady, and asked her if she had ordered a ham. She said, "No, but I don't know whether my husband has." He then placed Williams in charge. Witness afterwards saw Jones, all elderly man, who was assistant warehouseman. Jones said he had handed out a ham to Williajns. but he was willing to pay for it.—By Mr. Thomas: Williams had been in the employ of the Society for 8 or 9 years. During that time he had borne a good character. —David J. Howells, foreman, de- posed to seeing Jones hand out a ham to Williams. Williams turned his hac-k towards witness and whip- ped round the corner in Market St. Witness told the manager what he had seen.—Mrs. Upton, wife of Mr. G. F. Upton, Cambrian Hotel, de- posed that Williams came to her house carrying a ham. He asked her to take care of it till he came to fetch it. He came back in a minute or two with Mr. T. Davies. She had not ordered the ham.—P.S. Bevan said that at 1 o'clock on Friday, Aug. 17th, Mr. Davies brought Williams and H. Jones to the Police Station, and gave them in charge- for stealing a ham. Wit- ness charged them both with the theft and they pleaded guilty.—Mr W. Thomas addressed the Bench on behalf of defendants. Williams' wife, he said, had been ill; and he had lost some time, and yielded to this temptation. Jones, who was a man of advanced age, lived at 14 Jubilee Road, and had been a banksman at the Aberaman Colliery for 20 years. Mr. T. L. Davies, manager of the colliery, gave him a good character.—Mr D. P. Davies, chairman, said it was a very bad case. The defendants had conspired together to rob their employers. The Bench had taken into con- sideration what Mr. Thomas had said, but they coidd not treat the de- fendants under the First Offenders' Act. They would he fined 30s. each or 14 days. The fact that tiie ham had been recovered was no de- fence at all. Arrears.—Lewis W. Jones and Caradog Davies owed money to the Guardians for the maintenance of their mothers. Warrant Officer Richards having given evidenqe, the Bench imposed an order to pay forthwith.
Banker.
Banker. Daniel Jones, Thomas James, Evan Griffiths, James John Porter, Robert Thomas and Thomas Henry 'Rees, all of Cwmbach, were summoned for gaming with cards.—P.C. George said he managed to catch Thomas, the others being too swift of foot for him. He picked up 2s. lOd. and a pack of cards.—The defendant, Daniel Jones, had absconded in the meantime, and was fined Ml. Each of the other de- fendants had to pay 10s.
Missing Money and Boots.
Missing Money and Boots. Agnes Maud Reeves was summoned for stealing 30s. and a pair of boots, the property of Albert Payne, of 5 Melbourne Buildings, Abercwmboi.— Payne said that the defendant was engaged by his wife as a servant. On Saturday night (August 18th) his wife placed a < £ 1 Treasury note and 10, in a cupboard in the kitchen, where were also the boots. Subse- quently they were missed. The de- fendant had offered to return the money. She was wearing the boots when she was arrested by P.C. Row- lands.—It transpired that the de- fendant was the wife of a man who was with the Army. She was prompted to steal the money in order to be able to go to Pontypridd, where her child lived with her mother-in- law.—In view of the previous good character of the defendant, she was bound over to come up for judgment in case of need during the next six months.
Boy Sent Away.
Boy Sent Away. John Thomas Miles, 4 Mason Street, Aberaman, a schoolboy, 13 years of age, who was charged at the last Court with thefts from the Aberdare Co-op. Stores; Mr. J. W. Evans, grocer, Aberaman. and Mr. Ruther's Stores, Aberaman, was brought up on remand.—Superintend- ent Rees said he had made enquiries re a school to which defendant could be sent. There iN-a, accommodation at a Reformatory School near Neath. —The Bench decided to send the boy to that school for five years.
Vale of Neath News.
Vale of Neath News. CLYN NEATH. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. OBITUARY. Mr. William Evans passed away at the residence of his sister, Mrs. John Price, Maesydder- wen, on Monday last at the age of 30 years. He was the son of the late David and Phoebe Evans, of Pont- walby. He was a faithful member of Bethel (B.), and superintendent of the Sunday School. On Thursday the interment took place at Bethel Churchyard, when the Rev. T. Car- men Harries officiated. -The chief mourners were: Mr. David Evans, brother; Miss Sarah Evans, sister; Mr. and Mrs. John Price, sister; Mrs. S. Hunt, Gaerau, aunt; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Teague, cousin; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Davies, Mr. • and Mrs. George A. Moat, Glais; Miss Rachel Evans, Newcastle- Emlyn; Mrs. Davies, Abercynon; Mr. David Alexandra, cousins. Wreaths were given by: Brothers and sisters; Bethel Sunday School; Bethel Eisteddfod Committee; Pont- neathvaughan Cricket Club; Billiard Club; Friends from Aberdare Road, and Miss Harries, Abergorlech. I
Up & Down the Valley.
Up & Down the Valley. HIRWAIN. LET JAY supply you on their easy payment system. PUBLIC MEETINGS. On Friday evening last Guardian Prowle, Aber- dare, addressed a gathering of miners on the Globe Tip. Mr. George Goodall, checkweigher, presided. Mr. Prowle dealt with "The Rating of Assessments." He urged the im- portance of appointing Guardians who would fight for the common cause, and not personal interest.— Under the auspices of the I.L.P. a public meeting was held at Ramoth Vestry on Monday evening last. Councillor Kneeshaw, of Bir- mingham, gave a very lucid address on labour topics and the war. On the motion of the chairman, Mr. G. Goodall. the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. f I PRESENTATION. On Wednes- day evening last, at Tabernacle Vestry, a concert was held, when I Mr. Thomas Davies presided. Mr. W. D. Lloyd, on behalf of Tabernacle Welcome Home Fund, presented Gunner William Samuel Jones with a. wallet. The recipient returned thanks for the kindness shown to him. He assured the committee that all the boys deeply appreciated the gifts which they received when home on leave. A pianoforte solo was. givell by Miss Maggie Jones. Recitation, Mr. Jonathan Morris. Solo, Mr. Willie Albert Jenkins. Solo, Miss Kate Mosely. Recitation, Mr. James Rees. Solo, Mr. Maldwyn Jones- Flute selections, Mr. Robert Morris. Solo, Mr. Tom Beynon. Addresses, Messrs. Dan John Jones, Lewis Beynon, and D. P. Davies. Mrs. A. Pugh was the accompanist.
ABERCYNON.
ABERCYNON. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. OBITUARY. The remains of Ehys Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs- E. Edwards, 15 Abercynon Road (late of Corris), were interred at the Aber- cynon Cemetery on Monday. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. D. D. Davies, B.A. Many members of St. Donat's Lodge of the Church Benefit Society were present. Deceased was a member of the Church Choir. He was 18 years of age. The chief mourners were: Father and mother; Henry Edwards, Edward Rowland Edwards, Hugh Ellis Ed- wards, brothers; Margaret Edwards and Gwen Edwards, sisters; Mr. H. Edwards, Corris, and Mr. Richard Jones, Treharris, uncles. THE ANNUAL treat of the Carne- town Christian Spiritualist Sunday School was held on Tuesday. There was a procession through the princi- pal streets. Hymns and anthems were rendered en route, Mr. Evan Davies being conductor. Those who attended at the tea were: Mrs. Broom, Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. Scott. Miss Lewis, Mrs. Blacker, Mrs. Main- waring, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. T. W. Jones, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Bethel. Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Webb, assisted by Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Broom, Mrs. X. Howells, Mrs. Baker, Mr. A. Broom, Mr. J. Breeze, Mr. Hill. Mr. J. Davies. Mr. J. Morgan, Mr. .T. Howells. Mr. G. Broom, and Mr. Griffiths. The officials of the School are: Superintendent, Mr. T. W- Jones; secretary, Mr., J. Morgan. and treasurer, Mr. F. Bethel.
YNYSY3 WL.
YNYSY3 WL. DON'T delay, but call at JAY. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Pe.iry, the one year old son of Air ami Mrs John Rees, Brondeg. Heol-y-plwvf. The interment took place at the local cemetery on Thursday last. The Revs. Isaac Morris, B.A., B.D., and W. Gre- gory officiated. The chief mourn- ers'were: Father, Richard William. John Oliver, Arthur, Gwyn, and Walter,' brothers; Wm. Gibbon, grandfather; David Gibbon, and Harris, uncle. QUARTERLY MEETINGS wore held by Noddfa Sunday School oIl Sunday. Mr. Thomas Price pre- sided. Recitations by Jennie Catherine Jones, T. Cynllif Jones. Maggie Lloyd, Mary Alargretta Rees, Sally Davies, Nellie Davies. Maggie J. Davies, Maggie Jane Price, David Isaac, David James Price; Nellie Evans. Dialogues by Gwladys Thomas and friends, Mrs. Price's Class, Mrs. Roes's Class- Solos by Tommy Price, Nancy Evans, Hugh Jones, Merlyn Evans, Lizzie M. Lewis, Maggie Ellen Lewis, Olwen Lewis, Mrs. M Moses, Mr. H. A. Lewis. HOME ON LEAVE. After over twenty months' service on the Western front Lance-Corporal Edgar B. Thomas, R.A.M.C., is home, look- ing as fit and as well as ever. For bravery in Manietz Wood he was awarded the Military Medal. Corpl. Thomas is the son of Mrs. Thomas, 85 Robert Street, and was in civil life a certificated teacher at Carnetown Schools, Aliercynon. His brother, Gunner D. H. Thomas, of the R.F.A-- is in training at Swanage. OBITUARY. Mr. James Rowe, -Crawshay Street, passed away on Tuesday, the 14th inst. He was all employee of th e Lady Windsor Colliery, azid a faithful member of the Welsh Church. He leaves a widow and two children, with whom great sympathy is felt. The inter- ment took place on Saturday last at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The Vicar of Llanwonno and the Rev. G- H. Humphreys, B.A., officiated. The chief mourners were: Widow; Mrs- Rowe, Aberystwyth, mother; Mr. Gordon Rowe, son; Miss Phyllis Rowe, daughter; Mr. and Mrs., John Rowe, Penrhiweeiber, brother; Mr James Watkins, Aberystwyth, uncle: Mrs. E. Williams, aunt; Miss Rowe- niece; Mrs. Margaret Evans, Mr. John Evans, Mrs. Lizzie Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams, Mountain Ash; Messrs. Isaac and Llew Williams, cousins; Mr. David Jones, brother- in-law; Mr. and Mrs. John Griffiths. Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Henry James, brothers and sisters-in-law; Miss Avarina Griffiths- Mrs. Morgan, Bridgend; Mrs. Evans, Clydaeh Vale; Miss Winnie James. Mrs. Lizzie Evans, Clvdach "Vale, and Mr. Richard Griffiths, nieces and nephew. Printed and Published at their Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, in the County of Gla- morgan, by the Proprietors, W. Pugb and J. L. Rowlands.