Glamorgan Free Press

T ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF MARDY. The New Installation and Formal Opening. Thursday was a "red-letter day" in the history of Maerdy as on that occasion a very large and representative company were brought to- gether to celebrate tha opening of the new plant laid down b ythe Maerdy Electric Light Company. The proceedings were very success- ful, interesting, and enthusiastic throughout. In addition, to Mr B. Davies, the chairman of the company, Mr Griffiths. and other directors there were present the Revs D. Davies, J. C: Davies, W. Richards, Hope Evans, and Silai Charles: Councillors Ig. Morris and Daniel Evans. Messrs J. W. Loyshon, (lecturer on telegraphy, University College. Cardiff), G. Southey (engmwring department, "Western Mail, Cardiff), W. W. Hughee (representing the contractors for the plant, Messrs Crompton) n ,r°ndon' Chelmsford, and Cardiff), Wm. J^oath Cardiff; (representing Messrs Robev and w., of Lincoln, the makers of the engines, bofl- er, pump, etc.), P. Millword Wyatt (repre- senting Messrs Edison and Swan Limited, who supplied the whole of the fittings), J. Nathan t*eprenting Messrs Chamberlain and Hookham, °J -BTmingham, from whom the meters were stained) Mr Evans, the electrical engineer of ue Barrv Railway Company, most of the Maer- y shareholders, and their friends, from Feru- Tylorstown, etc., and the leading residents the district. Hitherto the townlet has been supplied with gas from the Ferndale Gas Works, Jaut the price, wifiah was 5s per thousand—after- need wards reduced to 4s 6d—has always been a irreat tax and burden upon the trading community of t^-e pfe«e. Hence arose the present scheme ot electric lighting, by which plucky little Maerdy proved to be—as a body—the pioneer of the Rhonddas, at the same time linking its name to the great towns of England.. who hove been determined to keep pace with the times and to reap some of the advantages which science can give tkem. The plant which the directors have was pronounced on Thursday by all those Well-versed in the subject to be the best and most eminently writable that could be procured, and very great praise was bestowed upon Mr W. W. Hughes, the Cardiff manager of Messrs Crompton, for the very able way in which he L-4 carried out the whole of the work. Messrs Crompton have earned a great name in the electrical world, having most successfully car- ried out a great many very large schemes. The dynamo in the present instance is one of their latest patent shunt wound, Ipld has an output of 168 amperes and 220 volts when running at 750 Revolutions per minute. For charging the bat- teries there is used, in conjunction with the dy- ^nio, another small dynamo- called a Booster, which is capable of rising the voltage to 300, for charging the accumulators. Tills effects a Rreat economy in the runn. enabling the bat- tery to be charged while the evening load is on 80 that the plant is only required to be running some eight hours per day. Feeders, which sup- Ply the current to the mains, run; to the Maerdy ttotel, to the Royal Hotel; and to Griffiths street, and are so arranged that the distribution pressure shall be the same at each point. At Present there are some 600 lamps supplied but Jp,18 expected the number will soon reach 1,000. T j? k^th of cable is about 8,000 yards, installation!* at houses have been made by the •"laerdy dompany themselves, under the guid- ance of Mr Price, but Messrs Crompton have executed the work to business places, trades- People, public streets, ete. The machinery has been obtained from the eminent firm of Messrs itobey, of Lincoln. who .among the huge under- takings which they have carried out recently,can enumerate Newcastle-upon-Tyne (4000 horse power,—the War Offloe,-St. Helen's and other gigantic schemes, even as far as Hong Kong, in China. In the present case the boiler is of steel of the loco, multitubular type, and capable of generating steam at 150 lbs. pressure to the square inch to run a :J brake horse rower en- gine. There is also in conjunction with the above a duplex feed pump capable of pumping 1,000 gallons per hour against the boiler pres- sure of 150 lbs. The engine which drives the electric machinery is of the compound vertical type, having cylinders 85 inches and 141 inc with a 15 inches stroke of piston, the speed being 150 revolutions per minute. It is fitt.ed with patent automatic governor and link expansion gear. The whole plant is considered very com- plete, and of the highest quality, and the direc- to have the sincere wish of every one that to 1F v^?^ure ma7 prove in every way satisfac- t 'Ji Harris ha* been appointed electrician n; + ^Pany, and it is anticipated that the sx.net Council will in a short time concede the i" £ 5^ of lighting the public streets. hon*T\ -party wero ewx,rto<1 to the engine- conV witness a series of experiments in King and ironing by electricity, and at 7.30 an ournment was made to the Maerdv Hotel, doW1 company, numbering about" 100. sat Mr T V* a sumptuous repast, presided over by Jur J- W. Leyshon. Maerdy has shown an example to many larger and more pretensi&us towns by the adoption of the electric light. A few months ago a company Was formed at that) remote locality in the upper- rt|ost end of the Rhondda Fach Valley, with the °"ject of introducing into the place ^0 new,but superior, system of lighting dwelling houses. shons, hotels, and even streets. The company floated with some fear in face of the. many °bstacles to be surmounted, but happily the best anticipations of the company have been realised, and upon this fact the directors may well con- gratulate themselves. The electric works j._ in a bye road which Uc"^ °ff from the main street leading from wn_xS to the town, and i-ere plant of the modern type is to be seen. The contrac- anH Mesm-s Crompton and Co., London, unri work -ha? been satisfactorily carried out \xr the supervision of their local agent.Mr W. • "Ugheg, Cardiff. The whole of the work was TIT af!r"on'anca with specifications prepared by r William James Price, consulting enp-ineer, and under his direct supervision. Mr Price has fiow also been appointed the permanent engineer of the oompany. On Thursday last the celebration of the installation of the light took Place. Abont 6.30 p.m. a number of gentlemen attended at the works, where Mr W. W. Hughes experimented in cookery and other matters. A short address was also delivered by Mr J. W. J^eyshon, lecturer on telegraphy at the Cardiff university. After V: the works, company proceeded to Maerdy jiotel, where a sumptuous repast bad provided by Most and Hostess Wheeler. ti were> appropriately enough, illumi- W TuW^h electricity. In the absence of Mr t'• Thomas, Brynawel, the ohair was occupied in 1 j ^Ltyshon, Cardiff. The attendance eluded Messrs Benjamin Davies, Golden Key. fnvard Griffiths, draper, and Thomas Thomas directors), S. Edwards (the secretary), W. W. i*ughes (South Wales representative of Messrs V.^mpton and Co.), G. Southey, electrician,Car- ("Western Mail"), T. M. Wyatt (represen- tative of Edison, Swan, and Co., London), — Tjathan (representative of Messrs Chamberlain (Birmingham), Coath (representative of Messrs ■fjobey and Co., London), Councillors Morris 7*orns and Daniel Evans, Revs W. Richards, D. j^avieei. J. Owen Davies, Silas Charles, J. H. kvans, Mr David Edwards, together with the Priority of the tradespeople of the town. Let- ters and telegrams expressing their inability to y present and wishing the movement everv suc- were received fromi Alderman J. Jones- .^ffiths, Penygraig Dt Thomas (District Coun- cillor), Ystrad Rhondda Mr David James, Dow- yais Iron Company Mr W. R. Davies, iron- monger. Ferndale; Councillor Rhys Griffiths, Rhondda District Council; J. E. dare y or8town Mr James L. Thomas, Aber- Th^r!1<irm?n °Wd the proceedings with an>>a;K,rr rimitd of expressed himself as bein„ .P tending that evening on such an auspicious ocoasion. He had been thinking when coming there of the old saying W o gan yv C.vmra 1 ?yd, but when he arrived at, Maerdy ^or p oleuni vw Maerdy 1 <ryd. (Laughter and applause), jf t.Ku. was not Welsa. he vras sure it wa^^a fact (r^ newed api)la-lus,). There was a great deal of romance connected with this wonderful electrici. ty. which had made such rapid strides in the reign of Queen. Victoria. During this reign the great electricians had arisen, and as an in- stance he would name Farraday. (Applause) They would again, in years to com^, lc^k back with pride upon the advance the tovrJct H IMjr M tl. Rho»", most in rcfrpect to electric lighting- pa. a well-deserved ooropliment to t.10 ni had und"-taken w.-k c-f light at Maeidy, lie r-.io^.ke! 'hat all vdio a little conversant with the subject o. eioctri ty would bear him or.t when he said the work was of a very high order indeed. (Cheers)- He wished the oompany every prosperity in its new venture, and hoped the dividends would be large. (Applaui"). The loyal t-casts having been submitted h" the Rev David Davies, and drunk with musical honours, an address was given by Mr W. W. Hughes (Messrs Crompton and Co.), who wished to thank them all for the kind words spoken of his firm concerning the works they had done. Tliey had don their utmost with the money allowed them. (Cheers). The Engineers' Strike had prevented the work being completed sooner, but he hoped that now it had been done, it would give satisfaction to all. (Cheers), "The Town and Trade" was proposed by Councillor Morris Morris, Ferndale. In the course of his address, the Councillor said that at Maerdy he bad worked the first day he came to the Rhon- dda—(applause)—and having resided now for some twenty years in the locality his sympathies were naturally enough with the Maerdy people. (Cheers). Before the trade of a district would prosper, it was, li, believed, necessary that mas- ters and men should go well together, and this was so in Maerdy. (Applause). The people of Maerdy had now surpassed those of Ferndale, and the latter, who had always taken the lead must now cive the card to Meardy. (Applause). It was a pleasure to come amongst them with such a glorious illumination surrounding them. Ferndale, he believed, would soon follow their steps. He must thank them, because by their action, they had been able to reduce the price ef gas at Ferndale. In conclusion, he wished the new company every prosperity. (Hear, hear) Councillor Evans responded in Welsh, amid cheers. He had supported this company in their venture, and could therefore say that he had done something for Maerdy. He made re- ference to the present crisis in the coal trade, and hoped a strike would be avoided, or possibly the new electric company would also fed ita effects. (Hear, hear). The Rev Sitae Charles, Ferndale, proposed the toast of the "Maerdy Electric Light Company." He made some in- troductory remarks stating that at present he was the worst man in the district, probably ow- ing to his candidature in the County Council election. (Laughter and cries of "No."). At a meeting held in the interests of his candidature at Fern-ale the previous evening, one of the questions asked him was "Did you or did you not attend a meeting of the electric company at Maerdy?" (Cries of "shame"). M did not know what that had to do with his candidature, but he had only one simple reply to make, and that was "No." If the question were asked him the following day he would boldly and unhesi- tatingly say "Yes." It was true that he had put in a word innocently for the electric light company at a Maerdy place of worship, and from this he could not refrain, havin seen the beautiful light given. (Cheers). He thought as little of the County Council then as the man in the moon. He admired the men who had made the advance in Maerdy. (Cheers). He then made reference to the opposition to the proposal for the introduction of the electric lisrht had re- ceived at Swansea, whillh he described as the weaJiiuest borough in Wales. Yet Maerdy, carried out the installation of the new light. He hoped Ferndale would soon follow their ex- ample. He did not think that. Maerdy should be leading the great central town of Ferndale. (Laughter and cheers). He was pleased to be in the company of the Maerdy folks, whom he characterised as a splendid set of men. It was a pleasure to associate with them. In conclu- sion he hoped the new venture would prove a success.* (Applause). Mr B. Davies, Maerdy (chairman of the company), responded briefly in Welsh, and remarked that the oompany when which was in a remote part of the world, had commenced were confronted with a great num- ber of obstacles, but he was pleased to say they had all vanished. (Cheers). They were deter- mined to get what they wished, and they had had it. The light had not come to Maerdy with- out some hard working. (Hear, hear). The Rev Hope Evans also replied, aiftl was very pleased to see such a bright light illuminating the town of Maerdy. In his opinion, there were brigh't prospects awaiting their town. (Ap- plause). "The Clergy and Ministers" was pro- posed by the Rev J. Owen Davies. In the course of a brief but eloquent address, the rev. gentle- man said he hoped that just as the two wires which supplied the electric light, would the unity which existed between the clergy and the ministers work for good. A friendship had ex- isted between them in the past, and he hoped this would still continue. (Hear, hear). The Rev W. Richards, responded, and also expressed a. similar sentiment. He then poured forth the following poetical effusion in praise of the electric light: Y Maerdy fendithiwyd o'r diwedd A goleu trydanol diail 0 bob celfyddydol oleuni Mae nesa' i oleu yr haul; 0 flaen ei danbeidiol ddysgleirdeb, Y t'w'llwch mewn c'wilydd yragudd, Nes bod em cymdogaeth fynyddig, Y nos, cyn oleued a'r dvdd. Diolchwn am oleu canwvllan A lampau, yn fychain a mawr, Hwy wnaethant wasanaetK difesur, Am oesau i deulu y llawr; Ond bellach mae'n rhaid iddynt hwythau, Roi ffordd i'w rhagorach, gwir yw, Y kydan oleuni yw hwnw, Nis gwedir gan neb sydd yn fyw. Mewn cysur, diogelwch, rhagora Ar drymaidd nwy oleu mor ddrud. Mae'n lanach, mae'n wynach, mae'n rhatach, Mae'n hyfryd i fyw dan ei wrid; Berbyni'r e'n lion i bob llety, Masnachdy, addoldy, heb ble, A buan daioni a ddeillia I iechyd a glendid y lie. "The Visitors" was proposed by Messrs John Williams and S. Edwards km.). and replied to by Messrs Southey, Coath. and Nathan, the latter remarking that Maerdy was now placed side by side in respect of lighting with many large cities. Minor toasts followed. During the evening songs, etc., were rendered by Messrs Enoch Davies, Mark Spriggs, David Hughes, and others, Mr G. Lewis was the accompanist. The proceedings wero brought to a close by singing the National Anthem.

EISTEDDFOD AT FERNDALE. A successful eisteddfod was held at the Tudor Hal, on Monday, under the auspices of the Cymru Fydd Society to commemorate "Gwyl Dewi Sant." The presidents, Mr D. Thomas, J.P., axd Mr D. Fenwick, Tylorstown, were un- able to be present through illness, and Mr Stephen Davies, M.E. acted as conductor in their absence. The adjudicatory were: Music, Mr Rhys Thomas, F.T.S.O., Ystradgynlais; reo- citations, Mr J. Probert Evans, Ferndale; ac- ocmpanist, Mr W. J. Davies, L.C.M.; whilst Mr Morgan Lewis faithfully discharged the duties of secretary. The following is a list of the prize Ainiiers: Pianoforte solo (under 15 years of age).— Henry Jones, Maerdy. Psalm reading.—Miss Maggie Williams, Ty- lorstown. Tenor solo, "Y Maes ar ol y Frwydr."—Mr Thomas Charles Evans. Bass solo, "Y Mjnydd i Mi," Mr D. J. Lewis Brynalaw. Children's party, 12 in number, under 13, "Clydchau Mwyn Efengyl," Federation Party; conductor, Master William Henry Lewis; prize, 13 silver medals. Duet, "Y Ddau Awenydd"—Messrs David Thomas and William Lewis. Chief Choral, "Mal.Four parties competed, viz., Penuel Choir, conductor, Mr Thomas George; Ynyshir Choir, Mr David Howells; Trerhondda Chapel Choir, Mr Thomas Charles Evans; Salem Newydd Baptist Choir, Mr Tom Evans.-The prize was awarded to Penuel Choir. Alto solo, "Ordd oes balm yn Gilead.AUss Mary Ann Evans, Ynyshir. Soprano solo, "x. Gardotes Fach.Mi Mary Ann Evans, Ynyshir. Recitation for girls, "Gwraig y Meddwyn." Miss Jennie • ■ jams, Tylorstown. Tenor solo, "Hoff wlad fy nghenedig-a,-tb. Divided between David Griffiths (Dewl Dyfed) and R. C. Davies. Recitation for men: "Ymson y Llofrudd. Mr William Thomas. Bass solo, "Lead, Kindly Light."—Mr Evan J. Rees, Ynyshir. Male Voice Parties "Come Merry Comrades." —Three parties competed. Ynyshir won.

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Two Publicans Prosecuted. SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE BY THE LI- CENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. At the Llantrisant Police Court on Fridaty- before Messrs Evan John and P. J. Dunn Ro- bert Jones, landlord of the Windsor Hotel,, Pontyclun, was charged with selling adulterated whiskey. Mr Jairnes Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, defended on behalf of the Pontypridd and Rhondda Licensed Victuallers' Association. Police-Inspector John Williams, Barry, stated that on tie 2st of January he visited the Wind- sor Hotel, Pontyclun. He purchased from Elizabeth Patridge, the barmaid, half a pint of whiskey, for which he tendered a shilling. Hav- ftig informed Miss Partridge of his intentions, the wiskey was divided into three parts. He kept one himself, gave one to the barmaid and the other to his superintendent. Cross-examined by Mr Phillips, the inspector denied having pointed to a particular jar from which to get the whiskey. He bad not brought a sample there that day. Superintendent Giddings proved having for- warded a sample to the public analyst, who had declared that it was 291 decrees under proof, this being 4i under the standard. In uefence Mr Phillips contended that the sample should have been produced at the hear- ing inasmuch as this was laid down by the Act. He also contended that Superintendent Giddings had not laid the information personal- ly before the magistrates who granted the sum- mons. This was a criminal offence, and the prosecutor should carry out the requirements. He referred to several High Court decisions. Evidence having been given by the barmaid, the case was dismissed. A FINE OF Z2. Richaru Thomas, landlord of the Shrewsbury Arms, Llantrisant, was charged with a similar offence. He was undefended. Inspector Wil- liams visited this house on the same day and asked for whiskey, a sample of which the ana- lyst had declared to be 42 degrees under proof. The defendant did not plead anything in de- fence, and a fine of E2 was imposed.

REPRESENTATION OF SOUTII GLAMORGAN. MEETING AT CILFACH GOCH. On Monday evening a public meeting was held at the Board Schools, Gilfach Goch, in support of the candidature of Alderman W. H. Morgan,, for South Glamorgan. There was a large atten- dance, the Rev J. C. Evans, presiding. The speakers included Mr W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P.; Mr R. Rogers, Pontypridd, Mr Morgan Thomas, South Wales Liberal Federation; and Mr J. W. John, Pontypridd. A letter was read from Alderman Morgan regretting his inability to attend owing to a sore throat. Mabon, in a most effective speech, dwelt at great length on the special claims of Alderman Morgan to be the representative of the workingmen in the House of Commons. Mr Morgan Thomas touched upon the edu- cational policy of the present Government. A unanimous vote of confidence in Alderman Morgan was passed, and the meeting pledged itself to support his candidature.

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PONTYPRIDD GUARDIANS. The weekly meeting of the Guardians was held on Wednesday, Mr Godfrey L. Clark, J.P., in the chair. The Workhouse Visiting Committee recom- mended the Master to request the Guardians to allow him a servant, for his house at a salary of £b per annum, with rations. The request was acceded to on the proposition of Mr James Rich- ards, seconded by the Rev Joshua Thomas. On the motion of Mr W. Jeffery a resolution was passed protesting against the request of the Local Government Board to furnish those re- ceiving outdoor relief with tickets giving particu- lars on the length of time for which relief is granted. It was decided to obtain a supply of desks for the new addition to the school room at the Cottage Somes. On the motion of Mr E. H. Davies, seconded by Mr James Richards, the seal of the Board waa affixed to a memorial praying that Wales should be represented on the Royal Standard. Mr D. Fenwick drew the attention of the Guardians to the case of a man at Tylorstown, who was a widower, and had four children de- pendent upon him. When working regularly he did not earn more than 18s per week, and out of this he had to pay three shillings for a servant He could not properly keep and look after his children, so he desired that they should be placed at the Cottage Homes, and he would oontnDute as much as possible towards their support. Mr W. Jeffery pointed out that it was the duty of the father to maintain his children, and the Guardians coull not interfere. This being the view of the whole Board, Mr Fenwick, had, perforce, to accept this explanation.

GRAND BAZAAR AT YSTRAD On Monday and Tuesday, a highly successful bazaar was held at Jerusalem English Wesleyan Chapel, Ystrad, Rhondda. The bazaar was opened on Monday iy Mrs Dr Davies (Ystrad) and on Tuesday by Mrs D. G. Simpson,, Tony- pandy, both of whom delivered most appropri- ate addresses, which were tentatively listened Jo. The Llwynypia and Tonypandy Drum and Fife Band was in attendanoe ,and played several selections of musi«, and also paraded the princi- pal streets. For the occasion the chapel had been most artistically decorated with flags and coloured muslins, the work being carried out by the Mr Taylor, Railway View, Sherwood, who erected the stalls, together with several friends of the church, who assisted in the decora- tions. The stalls were arranged round the room and were nicely dressed. They contained nu- merous articles of a most artistic and useful kind, which reflected the greatest credit upon the ladies of the society who had worked so har- moniously together for a period of twelve months in order to raise the necessary funds. No. 1 stall was in charge of Mrs Spratt, and Mrs Gilman.; No. 2 stall, Mrs Taylor, and Mrs Coleman; No. 3 stall, Mrs Shaw and Mrs Pick- ford; No. 4 stall, Mrs Berriss and Mrs Noah Jenkyns; No. 5 stall, Mrs Alesbury and Mrs Shaw; refreshment stall, Mrs Slade, and Mrs Snooks. During both evenings tea was served. The ladies presiding over the tea trays were Mrs Davies, and Miss M. Davies. One of the biegest attractions of the bazaar was the "cave fif mysteries," which was by no means a decep- tion ,as in most cases of the kind. It was superintended by Messrs D. Coleman and Noah Jenkyns, who, to say the least, made capital showmen. Inside, one was confronted by great curiosities, which included many valuable articles from foreign lands; there were most beautifully worked and costly table covers, shawls, and fans, and also various kinds of jewelery of unique and exquisite designs, the property of a lady re- siding at Ystrad, which had been sent her as a token of respect from her son while in India. There were also several other articles from for- ein-n parts, kindly lent by friends. A curious freak of nature was seen in. form of a "three legged fowi," the property 'of Mr Shaw, Gelli, This exhibition was so pood that one was in- clined to think that the showmen had made a -ninKake in charging the modest sum of two pence instead of two shillings.The committee wishes to publicly express their thanks to the friends of the neighbourhood for their valuable loans, and wish to state also that they were commended by all who had seen them. Great praise is also due to Mrs Spratt, the secretary, and Mr Taylor assistant secretary, together with several friends of the church, for their untiring efforts in mak- ing the affair a success.

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WATTSTOWN COLLIER'S GUILTY CONSCIENCE. Thomas Williams, collier. Wattstown, a quiet looking young fellow, was nut into the dock at the Porth Police Court on Thursday charged with stealing JE2 5s, and a watch and albert, the property of David John Hier,, haulier, Wattstown. The defendant had lodged with the prosecutor, but on the 28th of September, he absconded. When he left, the stolen money and articles, which had been placed under a pillow in the prosecutor's bedroom, was missed. The watch was discovered in a Pontypridd pawnbroker's shop. The previous day (Wednes- day, the defendant pave himself up to P.C. Vernon, of Wattstown, and admitted the theft. He had not had rest the whole time he had been away, and be expressed his sorrow. The defen- dant said he would not repeat such actions again. In reply to the magistrates be said he had ilved in the Rhondda Valley for about three months,and was a native of Carmarthen. The Bench dealt leniently with the defendant. ordering him to come up for judgment when called upon, and pay the costs.

Poaching at Llantrisant. V V Llantrisant Police Court, on Thursday. Arthur Evans, collier, Llantrisant. was charged with being in pursuit of s-ame upon the Hendy 'an;1 William Lsngden, came keeper, saw +h^ defendant with two other men on the 20th inst. crtm across Cefn farm in a small brake. He went towards them, and Evans was in the pos- of a ferret, nets, and two doof. He had 11.:r seen the other men sirce, and he did not know where they lived. Evans had been pre- viously convicted of a similar offence, and a fine of 20s was now inflicted.

Porty. THURSDAY.—Before Dr I. A. Lewis. Dr Parry, Dr H. N. Davies. and Mr Thomas Jones. John James Bennett, labourer, Barry, was summoned by Elizabeth Carpenter, Tylorstown, in respect of bastardy arrears amounting to £ 4 5s. The defendant said he had been out of work, and the case was adjourned. For being drunk and disorderly on various datea the following were fined: William Hutch- ins, haulier, Ferndale. and Joseph Harris, col- lier, Ferndale, 15s; Charles England, haulier, Blaenllechau, Griffith Rees, roadman, Blaen- Hechau; John Be van. collier. Hafod; Bavid Wedce, Forth, and David Edwards, collier, Porth, 10s each.

Ystrad. MONDAY.—Before Mr T. P. Jenkins, (in the ohair), Alderman R. Lewis, Alderman William Morgan, Councillor J. D. Williams, M.F.H. John Davies, a Tonypandy haulier, was sum" moned for driving a horse and furniture van in Trealaw road, Trealaw OR. the nightof the 28th ult., with only one light attached to the van. P.C. Garrett proved the offence, and a fine of 5s was imposed. John Thomas &,collier, residing at Tonypandy was charged with interfering with P.C. Haw- Mnm in the execution of his duty on the night of the 7th uft. P.C. Hawkins said that on the night mentioned he was taking a prisoner from Clydach Vale to Tonypandy, when the prisoner interfered and caught hold of witness, and de- manded that the prisoner (who was a friend of the defendant) been liberated. P.S. Thomas also gave evidence, and the defendant was or- dered to pay the costs, amounting to 8s. David Koplin, a Pontypridd hawker, was fined 2s 6d and 7s costs for hawking drapery without a licnce at Ton on the 24th uft. It appears that his old licence expired in August last. P.C. White proved the offence. David Caradog Jones, a Tonypandy haulier, was summoned for leaving his horse and trap unattended outside the White Rock Hotel, Pen- ygraig, on the 27th ult. P.C. Maine proved the offences, and a fine of 5s was imposed.

Pontypridd. WEDNESDAY.—Before Councillor James Ro- berts (in the chair), Alderman Richard Lewis, Dr R. C. Hunter, Mr T. P. Jenkins, Mr D. W. Davies, Alderman W. H. Matthias, and Mr Edward Edwards. Thomas Tucker, collier, Pandy, was charged with assaulting the police on the 7th March. P.C. Punter said he was called to the Bridgend Hotel, Tonypandy, on the day in question to eject the defendant. Immediately he placed his hands on defendant. the latter kicked him on the leg. During thescuffle which followed both officer and man fell to the ground, until two civilians came to the constable's assistance.Great difficulty was experienced in dealing with the de- fendant, who could not be conveyed to the cells until the arrival of another officer. Witness had been suffering from the effects ever since. Defendant said he was under the influence of drink at the time. For the assault he was fined 30s and costs, and 10s and costs for being drunk. John Williams, coHier, Gilfach Goch, was sum- moned for being drunk at Ynyshir road, Porth, on the 8th inst. P.C. James Droved the case and added that defendant had been locked up for {he night. Defendant now said he had been to a funeral, and had had a drop too much, In consideration of the fact that he had been locked up for the night, be was now allowed to go. Emma Retallick, a well-known frequenter of the police court, was again brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Nicholls said he saw Emma and her sister fighting in Thurston place, Coedpenmaen .on Sunday, the 26th ult. The defendant, who had only com- pleted seven days on Tuesday, was now fined 5s. For allowing his horse to stray on the highway on the 24th February, Thomas Williams, tin- man, Pontypridd, was fined 5s. Aneurin Williams, ripper,. Pontypridd, was fined 15s and costs for being drunk and cfis- brderly in Hit!:h street, Pontypridd, on the 26th ult. Mark Meredith, brakedriver, Coedpenmaen. and John Cross, haulier, Pontypridd, were sum- moned for driving without lights on the 28th ult. P.C. David Davies proved the cases, and Meredith was fined 5s and Cross 2s 6d. Margaret James, Elizabeth Edwards, and Catherine Beynon, Penygraig, were summoned for trespassing on the Great Western Railway, near Ely pit, Penygraig, on the 10th February. P.C. Needs proved the cases, and defendants were fined 5s each.

FIGHTING AT CAERPHILLY. At the Caerphilly Police Court on Tuesday, David Lewis, collier, Llanbradach, and George Jones, collier, Caerphilly, were charged with committing a breach of the peace. P.C. Jones gave evidence to the effect that on the previous day the defenklants were fighting near the Wheat Sheaf Public House, Caerphilly. Fined 10s each.

WATTSTOWN NEIGHBOURS IN COURT, At the Porth Police Court on Thursday, Jacob Lloyd, collier. Wattstown, summoned Richard of the same place, for using threats towards him. On Saturday night, the 19th ult., the defendant's boys were playing "top" near the complainant's house, and he interfered with them, the result of which was that he was being molested by the defendant, who had threatened to kill him and his wife. The defendant said that his children could have no quiet with the defendant or his wife. The Bench ordered him to pay half the costs.

Treorky. On Sunday the English Methodist worshippers at Treorky held their annual preaching services at the Bethlehem Welsh Methodist Chapel Tre- orky (kindly lent for the occasion),. There were large congregations, and powerful and eloquent sermons were delivered by the Revs Principal Prys, Trevecca College, and J. M. Phillips, Swansea. Substantial collections were made at all the services towards the English Methodist cause at Troorky, which is in a flourishing con- dition. On Thursday evening, at the Station road Chapel. Treorky, a very successful social tea, entertainment and sale of work, was held by the English Methodists. The tables were pre- sided over by Mrs Manuel, Cwmdare; Mrs Lewis, Cwmpark; Mrs Swancott, Mrs J. Wil- liams. Mrs D. Williams, Mrs C. Woosman, Mrs J. Manuel, Miss B. A. Jones. MissTS. Prosser, and Miss S. Morgan, while valuable assistance was given by Messrs D. Williams and H. Mayor. The tea was a huge success, and well attended. Mr R. Swancott presided at the entertainment, and musical items were contributed by Misses M. Prosser, M. J. Walltey, A. W. Williams, B. Jones, Messrs I. Prosser, W. J. Jones. J. Burd, R. Swancott, C. Woosnam, Jones, M. Lewis, J. P. Griffiths. and Madamo Brunt, all of Tre- orkv. Recitations were also given by Misses A. Marl, Gelli; J. Williams .and Mr J. Jones. The accompanist wite Mr B. GrifP'b»?, who dis- charged his duties alni^Kly, Me no C.Woos- nam and J. Jones contributed considerably to- wards the success of the tea ani entertainment. TJ># ¡;=:

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