The Aberdare Leader

No Recollection. Mary Davies, a respectfully- dressed woman in the forties, said she cauld not remember in what state she was when she called at the Police Station, Aberdare, on the 21st inst. P.C. Jones informed the Bench that she was so intoxicated that she would not go any farther, and that, after some detention, she was let out on bail.. She was lined 10s. for her experiences,

Pleaded "Guiltv." < David Lloyd Jones, who was sum- moned for drunkenness, wrote to the effect "that he pleaded guilty, and that he hoped the case would take liv usual course in his absence." His wish was gratified, for he was ordered to pay the penalty of 12s.

Fought Together in France. John Meredith and Thomas John are young fellows living at Aber- aman. On the 13th instant they were together in Dagger's Court, and, according to what P.C. How- lands submitted to their Worships, high words culminated in something better in the shape of a fight which obstructed the road. Asked for an explanation, one of the defendants replied "that they had been to France together, and that they could not come to terms on some point." The Clerk So you fought it out. The same defendant (with a smile) I suppose so, sir. (Laugh- ter.), < The Stipendiary: We'll let you off with 10s. each.

An Obscene Reply. P.C. Evans had occasion recently to approach David John Jenkins, Wood- land Terrace, Godreaman. in Victoria Square, Aberdare, and to ask him for his name and address. Not only did he give thofe of his brother, but also spoke in terms which wer,) only fit to be written on a slip of paper. which was handed to their worships. ) The Defendant: I didn't speak anything of the kind. He never asked me for my name until I got Lo the police station. There was an old man with me, but he is down" to- day with influenza. it all cost the defendant 10s.

Went to have a Drink. David Wm. Davies (who W.1S not 1 present), and Lewis Davies were each in charge of a horse and cart the other day. They were in Market Street, Aberdare, and they entered the Cowbridge Arms. P.C. Evans was also in the vicinity," and, seeing that no one attended to the animals for 15 minutes, he entered the public house. Both men admitted that they were in charge of the horses, and frankly added that they had come in to have a drink. Lewis Davies re- marked that he had met hjs brother- in-law, who was home on leave. :)f course, they were guilty of not look- ing after their horses and carts, and were fined 10s. each.

Husband and Lodger, c. Annie Evans, who until recently lived with her husband, Evan James, Evans, a demobilised soldier, in Cwmneol Place, Cwmaman, sum- moned him for desertion. She was represented by Mr. Edmunds, of the office of Messrs. William Thomas and Co.. solicitors, .Aberdare, and Mr. T. Marchant Harris was for the Oefencf. Mrs. Evans said that sl)e had bt < n married 12 years to the de- fondant, and that there were two children of the marriage-a girl of 1.0 and a. boy of 7 Her husband was discharged from the Army about five weeks ago, and she had had a bad time of it since his re- turn. He told he'- to clear out a-8 the result of a "row," in the course of which he charged her with being "bad with other men." She went away, taking the children and her clothes with her. In the mean- time, he wrote her two letters, in which he> said ho was prepared to pay 7s. a week towards the main- tenance of each of the little ones. Cross-examined by Mr. Harris, Mis. Evans stated that she kept, lodgers before her husband joined the Army. When he came home on leave in 1916, he taxed her with regard to certain rumours in the presence- of the lodger: It wa,s not true that she told him "she could sleep where she liked and with whom she liked." He turned out the lodger that night, but she allowed him to return after he had rejoined the Army. He had acted in a similar way several times be- fore. When he came home for good, he found the lodger in the house, but lie did not eject him that, night, but subsequently when he was drunk. She did not go away of her own a'i-ord. On Jaruary 7 last she wrote to him a letter, in which she stated, among other things, "Re- member this now. There is never welcome for you under the same roof as me as long as ] live": "whatever you do, never come to live with me again and "I shall leave the house as soon as you come home." The Stipendiary: You left lum a week after he came back ? Complainant: Yes, sir. The Stipendiary: Do you allege misconduct, Mr. Harris Mr. Harris: I suggest it, but a* ot prepared to go ii.to it now. point is that there has been lesertion, as she left of her ow accord. The defendant, giving his ston )n oath, said that he found th lodger in his house when he returne. in January 23rd last. He told he to clear out. but he did not do s< until the following night. He cam jack, however, and, on beill, asked to go away, he replied, "I an .ot going to clear out to please yot )r anybody else." So he "chuckec him out," and his wife said she ould go along with him. He asked M iss John to try to bring him ,-tel his wifo together, but Mrs aas replied, "1 don't want to s face no more." ¡It The Stipendiary: This woman i- .ot deserving of the slightest sym ,t,hy. During her husband's ah in the Army she behaved vor\ oolishly, and wrote 'him a mos «.cvoeative letter. There is not til; lightest proof of desertion. On ie contrary, it is clear, from th 0 oman's own evidence in Court o-day, that she had made up he:' amd to have her husband and she ft him because he would not let ier keep the lodger. We cannot dake an order hero. It was decided for arrangements o be made with regard to the care if the children.

ABERDARE. SECOND-HAND Motor Cycles. Goodi order in stock. Parker Bros., Aberdare. PERSONAL. — The numerous iriends of Mrs R. V. Evans, li Sfuart .Street, Aberdare, will be glad- to ..now that she is making steauy pro- gress towards recovery. She is still at Parewern Hospital, where she hat been attended for influenza and Uronchitis, followed bv double pneu- ■»nia.—237. ^ETHANIA (C.M.)—The morning and evening services were conducted by Mr. P. J. Jones, B.A., of Aber- ystwyth College, last Sunday. Mr. Jones was with the'colours for alxmt two years, and is a native of Bon- eath. In the afternoon, the members of the Sunday School were catechised by Mr. David Davies. This church has lost a faithful and energetic member in the death of Miss S. A. Edwards, of Abernant. OBITUARY.—On Saturday, Febru- ary 16th. Mr. W. Amesbury, 31 Pen- dHrrcll Street, passed away after a Ion, illness at the age of 59 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were:—Frank and Percy, sons; Mr. Harry Amesbury, brother; \V. Amesbury, nephew. The Rev. A. Lloyd .I ones, curate, officiated. The late Mr. Amesbury had been em- ployed as gardener at Brvnawel for many years. He was a Churchman, and a native of Somersetshire. The undertaker was Mr. John Zaehariah, Aberdare. OBITUARY. On Saturday last, Miss S. A. Edwards, Ael y bryn, Col- lege Street, passed away. The inter- ment yjok place on Wednesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The mourners were Mi-s Elizabeth Edwards, sister; Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Weeks, Bargoed, Mr. J. H. Davies, Bargoed, Mr. J. Phillips. Newcastle Emlyn, Ir M. R. Garrett, Mr. T. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Jones, cousins. The Hev John Lewis, Hebron, officiated. A hvmn was sung at the house and at the graver-ide. The bearers were Messrs. John Davies, J. H. Evans, Tom Evans, Ivor Davies, Daniel Jones, and John Morgan. Messrs. John Howard Morgan and Co., were the undertakers. TABERNACLE Y.P.L. On Monday evening the League was addressed by its president, Mr. Louis M. Thomas, B.A., on the subject of "The National Ideal in English Poetry." On the motion of the Rev. T. M. Jeffreys, seconded by Mr. John Griffiths, and supported by Mrs. J. A. Williams, a hearty vote of thanks and ap- preciation was. accorded the lecturer. Mr. Edgar Jones (vice-president) occupied the chair. WINSTONE REES, Auctioneer, Valuer, and Appraiser, Ex-Corpl., 19th Queen's Regiment, 13 Cont- mercial Street, Aberdare.

ABERAMAN. WANTED. Correspondent for Aberaman. Apply Leader Office, Aberdare. SECOND-HAND Motor Cycles. Good order in stock. Parker Bros., Aberdare. INTERMENT.—On Friday last the remains of the late Miss Emily Grif- fith-, of 387 Cardiff Road, were in- terred at the Aberdare public ceme- tery. The Rev. T. Madoc Jeffreys, Tabernacle, was the officiating min- ister. Amongst the mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, father and mother; Mr. Alfred Griffiths and Mr John Griffiths, brothers; Mrs. T. John, sister; Mr. Thomas John. bro- ther-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. William Davies. of Abercwmboi, Mr. William Hill. Mr. Jack Snow, Mr. Joe bowen, the fiance of the deceased; and Mr Tom Bowen, attendance officer, and family. The bearers were Messrs. Albert Baker. Will Reed. I"llac: Simons, David John, Will Jenkin6, and Gilbert Cook. The deceased, who was only 21 years of age, was the vic- timo of an attack of influenza-pneu- monia. She was very popular and well-respected as evidenced by the large number of wreaths and crosses sent by the following: ^Father, mother, brothers and sister: Neigh- bours and friends; Mr. and Mrs. J. Harr ies; Miss Ellen Harries; Mary tind Walter; Mr and 1fr Pradshaw: Mr. Joe Bowen; Mr. and Mrs Tom Bowen; Friends of the brothers; Friends of Mr. Joe Bowen; Mrs. Vickers; Minnie; Mrs. Sweet; A Friend; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Layman, vhere deceased was foinierly em- ployed.

YNYSYBWL. delay, but call at JAY. j TABERNACLE.On Monday even- ing the members of Tabernacle M.I.S., received an intellectual treat in the form of an address entitled Cedyrn Bro Fy Maboed" by the Rev. Arthur Jones, pastor. The ad- dress was fill[ of interesting and graphic sketches of the characters taken up by t h., speaker..Several members gave addresses. Mr. R. A. Thomas gave a capital'recital of Y Gwerinwr" by Dyfed. Mr. -I no. Evans, presided. Evans, presided. OBITUARY. After >a brier but painful illness Mr. Samuel Gittiiir., 40 New Road, passed away on Friday. Tho deceased was thirty-one years of age. The deepest sympathy is felt for the, family. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Ynysybwl Cemetery. The chief mourners were j Mr. and Mrs. J. Gittins, brother and sister; Mr. Tom Jones, Caer»ws. bro- j ther-in-law; Mr. D. Breeze, Ton.! brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones. Mr. J. and Mr. Eddie Mantle. Mr. Evan Williams, and Mr. Samuel Williams, Ynysybwl, Mr. ■ James Jones, Cwmparc, Miss Dora Evans, j Ynysvbwl, Mr. Ted Gough, Ton. cousins. The officiating minister was the Rev. Mr. Humphries, Treforcst, assisted by the Rev. Arthur Jones, Tabernacle, and Rev. J. T. Elias, Ynysvbwl. The widow and son were not able to be present owing to ill- ness. DEMISE.—After a long and pain- ful illness, Mrs. C. Davies wife of I' Mr. Jno. Davies. 10 Giynmynacn Mr. Jno. Davies. 10 Giynmynacn Street, passed away on Monday week. The deceased lady, who was only 12 vears of age, WHS a faithful member I f Christ Chnrch and a member of he Church Choir. The funeral took on Friday at the Ynysvbwl "emetery. when the Vicar of Llan- I'onno, officiated, assisted by the Revs. W. Humphries and J. Wil- Revs. W. Humphries and J. Wil- ':amH (curates), and the Rev. Arthur r,inps. Th« chief mourners were: — T"«band: Mr. an,1 Mr*. T. Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Riehard Rogers, ilashnn-, Mr. Aran Rogers, BTack- ood. Mr. and Mnc. Thn-id Rogers, "••l.rTxH, hiv>thyrs; Mrs. Gould, Cam- rwell. eictpj*: Mr. J. TTutrlies. CSvm- virc, brother-in-law; Miss C. Hughe, Cwmparc, niece; Mr. Morris Davies, brother-in-law; Miss Polly Gittinge, niece; Messrs. Owen Owens, Hugh J Thomas, E. Owens, cousins; Isaac Davies, Tom George, Richard George, Cwmparc. Many floral tributes were sent. sent. SOCIAL OF WELCOME—On Wed- nesday evening the members of Tab- ernacle Church gave a hearty wel- come home to soldier and naval friends. An excellent repast had been prepared by the lady members. Trayholders: Misses (Mwen Thomas. Ceinwen Jones, Bessie Rogers, Lilian Edwards, Annie May Richards, Mag gie Evans, Aeronia Evans, Mesdatries D. J. Evans, J. Owens, Win. Wil- liams. Assistants, Miss Annie Thomas, Mrs. M. Thomas, Mrs. Jones (Eirianfa), Mrs. Price (Bryncerdin), Miss Gibby, Mr-. J. 11. Jones, Mr Dd. Jno. Jones. Mr. Jno. Jenkins, Mr. J;is. Evans. The Rev. Arthur Jones, B.A., presided at the enter- tainment, Solos were rendered by Messi>. Bryumor Jones. Jno. Emlyn Jones, W. S. Jones, Llew. Williams, Miss Olwen Thomas. Recitations by Misses Mary Lewis and Broii,t,-Yi Bevan. Speeches of welcome by the pastor, Councillor Jas. Evans, Messrs. Rcl. Bevan. T. R. Davies. B.Se. Lt W. S. Jones and (nif'f Warrant Officer Gonier Evan- responded on behalf of the Military and Navy respectively. Tho folio w- ing members were presented with a wallet by the Pastor on be- half of the Church:Able Seaman Llew Williams, Jno. Emlyn JOINTS, Gunner Edgar Jones (Eirianfa), and Sergt Tom Hughes (R.A.M.C.) The arrangements had been made by Miss A. M. J ames, Messrs. George Jones j and Dd. Jno. Jonc?. i

M ASH POLICE COURTI Oil Thursday, Feb. 27, before the I Stipendiary (Mr. H A. Griffith) ¡ and Messrs. Griffith Evans and •lames Evans. Drunk and Disorderly. — Thomas Lawrence and John Robert Jones, in Penrhjweeiber Hoad, Penrhiwcei- bor. 12s. each. Taking Timber. George King- dom, Newtown, Mountain Ash, was charge:! with stealing timber valued at Is., the property ct Nixon's Col- liery Co. P.S. Albert Coleman de- posed that oil Tuesday, Feb. 11. lie saw defendant go int) the wood at the back of his house. He picked up a length of wood and threw it over the garden Later the Sergeant visited defendant's house a.nd found the timber sawn np.- Defendant's excuse tnat lie thought the wood %I, de -aycd until it was sawn, titrounh. joined 1'Os. or < days. Mere Timber. Lyfii.) MePhcrson (Id). Newtown, Mniiiii.iiii Ash. j answered to a similar charge.—P.S. Cow man gave the value of the tim- ber as 1 d.—The Bench, ou defend- ant promising not tn repeat the offence, bound her over. ('oal Charges. Win. Coslett, Mountain Ash, was fined 10s. or 7 days for stealing coal, value 2d., the property fit Nixon's Colliery Co. — P.C. Meynon stated that be de- fedant get over the fence of the Taff Yale Railway in Aberdare Road on Friday. Feb. 7th. Police Baiting. Landeg and Wm. Ralph, Ixitb Mountain Ash discharged soldiers, were in the clock on charges of obstructing and as- saulting the police. — P.C. Hene- bery's evidence was th.it on Wednes- day evening, Fdl. 2(5, close to the Navigation crossing, both defend- ants. in company with two others not in custody, were shouting, and when spoken^ to started to throw stones. Witness then arrested Ralph, and was assaulted by Lan- deg. He was thrown to the floor and kicked severely, Iris eye having to be bandaged. P.C. Hancock and Heynon corroborated. The Sti- pendiary: We ha\en't any doubt that both these men committed ser- ious assaults on the police. Had they been civilians we should not have hesitated to send them to gaoi We are vef-y loth to send soldiers to I gao!. bait if they continue this run- ianism we shall base to deal very differently with them. Landeg wiil be lined l!)s. on 2 charges of assault and 20s. for obstruction, 1*5 in all. Ralph was fined 10s. for indecent language and lor assault., ta lOs. in all. An.Ola Offence. Wm..Jones, Penrinweeiber, was changed with stealing 10 props and some brattice clot IT. the property of the Penrhiw- kvlier Colliery Co., valued at 10s.— P.S. Richard Reedles stated that ho visited delemlant's house on July 111, Jm;, and found a quantity of timber and cloth which bad been stolen from tlie powder magazine of the Renrhiw kyber Colliery. Defend- ant came to the Police Office on Feb. 2(ith a no gave himself up.— Fined JOs. or 21 days. Overcharge Under Cost. Fred Freeman, grocer, Miskin, was charged with exposing canned fish at a price exceeding the maximum; aIso w ith selling at a price exceeding | the maximum, and further wit, failing to keep posted a notice stat- ing the eontroll d price.Mary Car- penter, Newtown, was charged with aiding and abetting in selling at r price exceeding Tie maximum.—Mr. A. Pincombe appeared for tbr Local Food Conmitt-oe, and Mr. Gwilym Jones defended. He ad illittt-d all the offences, and urge' illness and ignorance of the chftnf' of prices, the snlrion having actually cost defendant 110ft. than he ht(f ■charged for it.—The Bench tined d< fendant 20s. for each offence, £3 in all, the case against Carpef ( being dismissed. A Fool and His Money.—Marg^ et Mary Thomas and both of Poiirhiweeiber. were charp' with stealing tilt, of Tiiitotliv Sl felin Street, Penrhiwceiber.—- cutor stated that on the evening Saturday, Feb. 22, he took off coat to light and threw it on ground. In his coat was an *lj velope containing treasury notes a"' silver and copper to the aboy amount. He didn't fight and 1;'t garet Thomas handed him his co;] I hack. He missed the money visited Mrs. Thomas's house oil day iiioi,n n,(r. Daniel Thomas. little, boy, said that he saw both ('V, fendauts walk away with Sulliva11 coat. — Maud Smith, P('ngeul:J House, Miskin. stated that on Stlll- day morning last Ellen Thomas pHI chased some apparel, saying sho had a present sent her, and going to treat the children.— Johns gave evidence 'of arrest, hot' defendants protsting their inno; cenee.—Stipendiary: The conduct 0 both defendants may be suspicion- but on this evidence we cannot Coll- vict. If there was such an amouJlt as £19 odd in Sullivan's coat ho "Y a fool to throw it on the gi-ol,ill (I. Both defendants are dismissed. Coal Case., Jane Bowdcn a"1. ■Elizabeth Davies, married women Penrhiwceiber, wore charged wi1 stealing, coal value 9d. P.S. Bai'J1' stated that ho saw defendant can?' ^ifig lOlbs. of coal from the Cw'1' .j icynon Colliery on February 20tl»- Bowden was 1)0und over to be good behaviour, and Davios, had been convicted before, vVfl" fined 6s. Re-Sivorn. The following con; stables having served in the An"* were re-sworn at the Court: Erw,t Harbottle, Wilfz-ed Perryman, PerC* Gooding, Thomas rienebery. Erncst Soper, Evan John Watkins, Thos. Edwards. W. Thos. HanciX' and Rd. Wm. Beynon.

Llwydcoed to Aberdare-16 years We are inforrrltllat a post (';il j bearing a 1903 post mark, and po"t< I' Ut Llwydcoed, was delivered lays ago at the Town Hall, Abei*i;J.' to which place it was addressed. explanation jjiven is that the found its way behind some fixture ;1. +-he Aberdare Poet Office. The was removed a week or two ago. the missing message came to libt "rintvd Anii Published nt rll" Printing Works, 19 Cardiff Strce' Aberdare, in the ("ountv of C morgan Sv Hip p.&, k Pugb and J. L. Rowianda.

CWMBACH. LET JAY supply you on their eaay payment system. CONCERT. — On Monday evening at the Duffryn Arms, a welcome home concert was held in honour of Pte Edwin Lloyd, of 16 Duffryn Row, Cwmbach, and Pte Henry Thomas, ot' Tirfounder Road. The chairman was Mr. H. Dillon. SongR were given by Messrs R. Palmer, L. Titcombe, Evan Lewis, the Chairman, Dan Jenkins, A. John, George Dillon, Dan John, George Maggs, W. H. John. The Chairman presented each with a Treasury Note on behalf of friends.

CWMAMAN. JAY'S furniture is worth putting in yoar best rooms. ENFIELD Combinations. Early deliveries. Parker Bros., Aberdare. INTERMENT. The funeral of Mrs. Davies, widow of Mr. Daniel the S. J. Leeke, B.A., B.D., officiating. The deceased was all old and faithful member of Zion tVelsli Baptist Chapel. OBITUARY. The remains of Mrs. Sarah Davies, Brynmair Road, vvere interred last Saturday. the vicar ("Rev. I. J. Williams, M.A.j, officiating. The mourners were:- Mr. William Davies, son Mrs. R. Evans, Cardiganshire, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dabbs. son-jn- iaw and daughter; MiP Annie 1 James, daughter; Mr. Ted What ley, son-in-law Mr. David Jones, New- iuay; Mr. Albert Charles Dabbs, Leonard Dabbs, David G. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whatley, grandchildren Mrs. S. A. Thomas, Mrs. Raisin, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Morris, and Mrs Thomas Owen. The bearers were: Messrs." Wm. Thomas, Thomas Morris, Thomas Gubb, I). J. Morgan, and F. Dix. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY. By way of marking the anniversary of this Society in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, special services were held last Sunday. Mr. Charles Hanks officiated in the morning, and a P.S.A. was held in the afternoon, when the Rev. George Windrani gave --in address on "Grit; Go: and Grace." Duets were rendered by, Miss Troiie John and Miss Irene I Stacey and by Miss Lily John and Mrs. Wrvde; a violin sold by Mr.! Owejl; solos by Lieut. Conlon; recitations by Mrs. Parry. Muriel Evans, arid George Hector William* In the evening Mr. Windram de- 1 livered a stirring .^rmoii and tokens for full attendances at choir practices were presented to MKs Phyllis Whitcford. Miss Irene John, ¡ Miss Bertha Griffiths, and Irene Stacey. Miss B. S. Evans, L.L.C.M., efficiently discharged the duties of accompanist; and the secretarial wprk was well done hv Miss Nellie Williams. SERVICES.—Oil Sunday and Mon- day last special services wore held at Bethel P.M. Church by the Young People's Society. On Sunday morn- ing Mr. C. Hanks preached, and in the evening the Rev. G. Windratn de- livered a sermon, his subject being Counting the Cost." -Duetts were render ed at the Evening service by Trone John and Irene Stacey, and Lily John and Mrs. A. Wride. The P.S.A. meeting was conducted by Mr. (Tna.s. Hanks, Mr. Harold n. president, having met with a colliery accident. Solos were rendered oy Winnie Baker, Lieut Gordon (Salva- tion Army); i-ecititions by Muriel Evans. G. If. Williams, and Jlrs. I Parry, Aberaman; duetts bv Irene I John and Irene Stacey. The R-tw. I Geo. Windram delivered a very able address on The Three G^s—Grit, Gumption, and Grace. Violin sel- ections were also "iven by Mr. D. Rhydwyn Owen. Miss B. S. Evans, L.L.C.M., presided at the organ. On Monday a, capital entertainment was given. The chair was occupied oy Nir. C. llank". A vote of sympathy was passed with the president, Mr. Brown, in his unfortunate accident. An address was given by the Rev. G. Windram, his subject being "The man who was afraid of his own photo," which was very much appre- ciated. Solos were rendered by Benj. Griffiths and Emily May Davies; duetts by Mildred Parr an'd Mariel .Morris, Irene John and Irene Stacey, Lily John and Mrs. A. Wride; reci- tations by Maggie Rowe, Louis White- ford, Mariel Morris and'Gavnor Boi- itho. G, H. Williams and D: E. Had- ley. M iss E. M. Davies presided at I the organ. The secretary was MUs Nellie Williami"

PENRHIWCEIBER. ENFIELD Combinations. Early deliveries. Parker Bros., Aberdare. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for you. II ERION The Rev T. Jones-Davies, Taffs Well, officiated at the above church on Sunday last. CANTATA. A cantata entitled "The Shepherd of Israel" was given with gTeat success at the Church Hall, on Monday night by the Si. Winifred's Church Choir. A LECTURE was given on Wed- nesday at Bethesda (KB), in aid of the National Institute for the Blind bv the Rev. 1). Griffiths (himself biind), Chaplain to the Institute. Mr. D. J. Price presided. A REHEARSAL of the C.M. G". tnanfa Ganu was held at Hermon or Monday last. Th, conductor was was chairman. The conductor was Mr. Richard Owen, and Mr. J. T Tones, Mountain Ash. also took part INTERMENT.—The funeral of Mi,, Evan Morgan, Glamorgan Terrace 1ook place at Mountain Ash on Mon -I.iv last. The chief mourners were: Husband; Mr and Mrs Richarrl Mills [father and mother; Mr E. Mills, bro ther; Mr. Berriman, Messrs William Stanley, Bert, and Clifford Morgan, brothers-in-law; Mrs. Morgan, mother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. Hunt- ley, Mr. and Mrs. Jefferies, Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Bert Watkins, and Mr. Lloyd Watkins, Misses Flossie and Rosie Mills. THE FUNERAL of the late Mr. John Lewis, 36 Pentwyn Avenue, took place at the Abercynon Cemetery on Thursday last, when the Rev. H. R. Howells, Hebron, Ynysboeth, offici- ated. The chief mourners were:- Mrs. Lewis, wife; Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lewis, sons and daughters-in-law; Mrs. Phillips, Cardiff, and Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins* daughters and son-in-law; Ivor and M. E. Lewis, and Ceinwen and Dilys M. Jenkins, grand-chil- dren. The late Hr. Lewis lo.st two sons in the war. LOST THREE SONS.—The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pople, of J Irene Street, Miskin. will regret to learn of the death of their son, Stoker Fred R. Popln, H.M.S. Atten- tive, of pneumonia, at the Dover Naval Hospital on the lltli February. De'-e-ised had be J: in the navy some tines and was in the affair at Zee- brligge. He afterwards joined the mine sweeping flotilla. His wife and two children had removed to Glaston- bury, to which place the body was | brought, by the Comrades of the Great War movement, the eoftin be- ling- covered with i, Union Jack. -Al r. and Mrs. Pople have lost 3 sons in the war, viz., Sergt. Jack Pople, S.L.I., Pte Edwin (Buller) Pople, ii)(I Stoker Fred Pople. The deepest sympathy is felt for the [family. FUNERAL.—'The burial of the late Mrs. Ann Jones, liesolven Yilla, W oodfield Terrace, took place on Monday last at Resolven. The Revs R. Gwmrvn Jones. W. Thomas. Porth, J." R. Evans, B.A., B.D., Mountain .Ash. 1). Evans, Resolven, and T. G. Evans, Glyn Neath, offici- ated. The chief mourners were:—Mr. and Mrs. T. Rhvs Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, M.A., Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Edwards, sons and daugh- ter>-in-law; Mr. John Jones and Miss Gwou Jones, son and daughter; Mi. and Mrs. Eynon. niece; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, uncle; Messrs. Evan and John Evan-, nephew. Mr. and John Davies, Messrs. W. and H. A. Hopkins, nephews; Miss M. Hop- kinr>, niece; Mr. Davies, Ynyshir, Mr. Davies. Porth, Mr. John Wil- liams, and Mr. H. Howells. -Mr. L. Jitmes. Davie-- and Mr. S. Davies, A.C.. conducted thr- .-inging'. BLIGHTY BOYS. — On Monday nigh; Mr. John Picton occupied the chair. The fallowing contributed to the programme: -Messrs. W. Bunny,' D. JonCs, H. Roaeh, Miss Ivy Jones, and Madam Jones. Mrs. Brewer pre- sented tho following heroes:—L-Cpl I). Jones, (I. and B" Pte B. Bailey, W. Pie W. C. Dash, Gun- ner Gibbon. R.G.A.; Pte W. Webb. s Cpl E. Harbottle, Pte E. J. Watkins. G.G.: Sergt H. Smith, w.n.; Driver 11, Roach, A.S.C.; Pte R. Evans, Pte K. W. Owen, R. E.: Pte A. Wakely, O. and B.; L-Opt J. W. Lawrence, S.W.B.; Pte W. Roberts. D.C.M.. S.W.B.; Pte n. Jones, L-Cpl t E Morris, Sig. C. Ool L. Morris, Sig. < Pte 11. Barton. G.R.; Pte W. Longmeade, Pte P. Speroni, R.I.A.; Pte W. Tucker, WT.R. Pte W. Bunney, Pte. E. Lawrence, C.C.B.; Sap. D. l ewis, R.E.: Sap) E. Holder, R.E. Pre V. Williams, R.A.M.C. ,• Pro W. J. Parton. S.W.B.. Pte W Ixmos, R.I.F.: Pte 0. W. Roberts, W.R.; Pte T. J. Hughe- W.R., Fte T. Flar- dige, t ►. and B, The following were presented privately A.. Men- don. M.G.C.; H. i.ewis, W.R.; D. R. Evans. R.W.F. J. Hernan, R.M.F., D. A;n-i)dery. W. Richards, R.W.F.: E. Wallace, W.R. tapper i T. J. Davu-s, R.E.; Gunner LI. Davie-.

Mountain Ash. Duffryn Division: Ht. Hon. Lord j Jonv, Penrhiwceiber: Ben Phillip-' Jones. Alxucynon *Dr. I. Llewelyn Morri-- As will be seen there were no n< nominations. Lord Aberdare J1;1 now withdrawn from thi, contest- leaving the field open to Mr. Wlllí Jones, J.P., who has represent' the division for 27 years. Air. is one of the very few original CotiU'j ty members, and one of the first 1111 represent Labour, ft is quite pc*i'| bio that the Aldermanic dignity w'' again bo conferred on him in NN case then- will bt> a byt-etection ¡I lid Lqnl A Iwrùarl: would then stand b" election. "Dr. Ben" of Ceiber J'j,~ done good work on the Council, ai|(l full v desenes the confidence a:;l: fI rejiosed in him. Dr. i. Morris Abercynon, h;us sat continuously f"| 10 years, since his memorable lit*1 fight against the late Mr. Tom 1\101" ris, from whom ho wrested the seat-

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ABERDARE POLICE COURT. Held on Wednesday, before the Stipendiary (Mr H. A. Griffith), Messrs. D. P. Davies, F. W. Man- der and Frank Hodges.