The Aberdare Leader

4 HUMAJJJSTRICHI From America, is reported the death of a man who used to wager that he would swallow nails, and similar articles. In an attempt to save the man's life, the doctors removed from his stomach a watch chain, several keys, and a number of iron nails No wonder he died, for such things are not food, nor are they such waste as can be naturally expelled 1 And everything you put into your stomach must either feed and nourish you, or be expelled as waste, by the bowels. In other words, it must be thoroughly digested, or you will be sure to suffer and, in the end, to die But if your stomach is out of order, even plain wholesome food does not digest thoroughly. Then, instead of nourishing you, it actually poisons you and clogs I' your system. This is the cause of pains after eating; headaches, bilious attacks, constipation, sleeplessness, low spirits and many other every-day ailments and the only cure for all such troubles is to restore your stomach, liver, and bowels to healthy condition. Mother Seigel's Syrup, the root and herb extract will restore yoar stomach to working order, make food nourish you, clear your system of the poisonous products of undigested food, and thus keep you in sound bodily health. Mr W. Ramsdale, Rimpton, near Marston Magna, Somerset, on April 5th, 1905, said :—" Some years ago I found myself sinking into a languid, spiritless condition, from which I was unable to arouse myself. Though drowsy during the day, at night I was restless and sleepless, and rose in the morning unrefreshed and weary. I tried many things, but got no relief until I used Mother Seigel's Syrup. Now I am as well as any man of my age could wish." Four years later, on August 6th, 1909, Mr Ramsdale repeated his praise of Mother Seigel's Syrup, saying he owed his continued good health to this herbal remedy, which cured him and kept him well. If you have any form of stomach trouble or liver disorder, Mother Seigel's Syrup will cure you, too, quickly and permanently. The 2/6 bottle contains three times as much as the 1/lf size.

Aberaman Dispute. HOPES OF SETTLEMENT. The men, fifty in number, who are engaged in the Gellideg Seam at the Aberaman Colliery, Aberaman, have been idle for several months owing to a dispute about the proposed price-list. Efforts at a settle- ment had practically been abandoned, but Mr C. B. Stanton and a deputation have met Mr George Hann, agent of the Powell-Duffryn Company, and, as a result, a meeting of the men is to be called, and there are prospects of an arrangement being arrived at for a resumption of work.

A Boon to Families. MONEY-SAVING OFFER BY EMPIRE MANAGEMENT. In response to applications from numerous patrons of the New Empire, Aberdare, the management have ar- ranged to issue books of tickets admit- ting to the front circle or stalls at the following prices:—Book of 50 tickets, 41 17s 6d; book of 100 tickets, C3 15s. Buyers of these books will thereby save 3d in each ticket. This innovation will doubtless be welcomed by the public, especially by families in which there are many fre- quenters of the Empire.

Young Liberals League. Liberalism and Labour. A meeting of the Aberdare League was held on Tuesday. Mr. W. J. Evans presided He remarked that a certain section of the Progressivists claimed all the credit for the work done on behalf of Labour, but he held that much of it was due to Liberalism. Mr. D. W. Evans then gave an address on Liberalism in its relation to Labour." He said that Liberalism had its ideals. They were so great that they could not be regulated by any particular standard. He would define Liberalism as An aspiration for a better future and an effort to reach what had not yet been attained." Mr. Evans then enumerated some of the objects and aims of Liberal- ism. Referring to state interference in industrial disputes he contended that it should be resorted to only as a laH medium after all efforts of conciliation had failed. Even trades unions might be- come tyrants, and it might be necessary to protect the Workers against themselves I. The speaker mentioned some of the chief measures dealt with by the Liberals during the last four years. He believed that it would not be well to have a government constituted entirely of capitalists or of labour representatives. Socialism he described as an enconomic fallacy aiming at tying people down to a system of slavery. The people would, he believed, decide enventually in favour of Liberalism. As Ald. T. J. Hughes observed the Welsh miner was a Non- conformist and Liberal at heart. (applause.) Discussion being invited, Mr W. R- Williams, B.Sc., called for a cleav, definition of Liberalism. He held that Mr Evans' definition of it was somewhat vague. Miss Gwladys Evans considered that Liberalism was doing its best for Labour There were two progressive parties in the country at the present time. The aims of both the Liberal and Socialist parties were identical, but she considered that the methods of Liberalism were the better ones. (Applause.) The methods of Socialism were revolutionary while those of Liberalism were evolutionary. (Hear, heftr.) Mr .Tames Evans referred to the attitude of the Liberal Government during the past 30 years or so. He con- sidered that they had been trifling with several measures pertaining to the wel- fare of the working classes. Mr W. U. Lewis said he did not approve of many of the actions of the Labour Party. He believed he was per. fectly justified in being a Liberal and also a Labour man. Regarding the Socialist Party he and several of his colleagues on the Trades Council did not think that its position was justified at the present day. So long as the Liberals were able and prepared to give the people all they require he was satisfied with Liberalism. (Hear, hear). Mr George Powell, chairman of the League, said that Liberalism, like all the great things of life, could not be defined. Socialism could be defined often in half a phrase and that an ungrammatical one. He wished to emphasise the fact that there was a vast difference between the Labour and the Socialist parties. He believed that the Communism which was the end of Socialism was the worst thing that could happen for the honest workers. It might be a good thing for the Weary Willies. Mr A-. E. Davey could not see the necessity of so many parties in Parlia- ment. Inasmuch as the working men were having all that they wanted from Liberals they should be satisfied. The Rev J. M. Jones, M.A., said that if the Young Liberals League would develop into simply an anti-Socialist organisation it would be a great mistake. He deplored the fact that, although the majority of working people were Liberals, yet the men who were elected as repre- sentatives of the people on all public bodies were invariably Socialists and members of the I.L.P. His great objection to the I.L.P. movement was that its membership was conditional on the adoption of a certain definite creed. A resolution was passed thanking the Premier for the action he had recently taken with regard to the veto of the House of Lords.

Aberdare Electric Lighting. Council Accept Tenders. The Aberdare District Council some twelve months ago made application for a provisional order for the electric light- ing of the centre of the town, the power to be supplied' by boilers in connection with the refuse destructor, which will be erected on a portion of the old Gadlys estate, where the Gadlys Iron Works once stood. This was obtained, and on Tuesday the Council met, under the presidency of Mr T. Lewis, J.P., to con- sider tenders for the erection of the building and installation. For the erection of the building, the tender of Mr D. Tyssul Davies, Aberdare, for £1,085 was accepted. There were 18 tenders for the erection of the generating plant, the tender of the Lancashire Dynamo and Motor Company for Y-3,312, being accepted. For the batteries nine tenders were received, but the acceptance in this case was left in the hands of Mr Sellons, the electrical expert, he to select the best contract for maintenance. There were seven tenders for the cables, and the tender of the Callender Cable and Con- struction Company for £8,247 was accepted.

NO TEA LIKE 'Quaker' Tea 9 OF ALL GROCERS.

HINTS FOR THE HOME. THRIFT AT HOME. Systematic thrift will accomplish more than spurts and spasms of saving. If the members of the home decide that they can afford to set aside monthly or weekly a regular stated sum from the family income, it should be reserved religi- ously, and this surplus should not be considered as really belonging to them at the time, but merely as part of a little fortune they are pre- paring to come into at a later date. Saving does not imply penuriousness in the home life, but just wise watchfulness against the invasions of c the unnecessary, guarding against the little leak- ages in home expenses, in pitching the key of living in proper harmony with the incoming funds. There are times when the needs of the home are so pressing, and the income so small, that it requires most careful straining merely to keep the ship afloat, and saving- seems impos- sible; but even here the true spirit of saving may serve to keep at the lowest possible point the creeping invasion of debt that must some- how be paid later. Debt becomes a hard mort- gage to be paid off when times bright-en, but it is a heavy, clogging burden, easier to put on than cast aside. COLD WINDS AND WATERY EYES. Boraoic acid is an excellent eye-wash to use for children whoso eyes become inSamed in cold, windy weather. Take an ounce of pow- dered boracic acid and pour on to it about one pint of boiling water, and when it is sufficiently cool pour the mixture into a bottle and co'rk it. When it is required, pour a little of the solution into a saucer and add to it enough warm water to make it lukewarm; then bathe the eyes with it. They should be dried thoroughly afterwards. Do not keep the supply long. It is best made fresh as wanted. A LINSEED POULTICE. There are mothers who do not know just how to make a linseed poultice, a remedy which in many oases of illness is invaluable. The right way to set to work is to warm thoroughly a basin and knife and then to fill the basin as full as is wanted with boiling water. Sprinkle in the meal with the left hand, stirring it and the water briskly with the knife. A square of flan- nelette or 'brown paper must be at hand, and directly the linseed is ready, as hot as hot can be, and a thick yet pliable mass, turn it quickly L,h on to the material or paper. Spread the pouitice evenly, leaving a margin of about an inch all round, then turn it neatly down all round, and pour a few drops of olive oil on the surface to prevent it from sticking. Test the heat with the cheek and apply it very gently to the patient. AIR AS A STIMULANT. The exciting and stimulating properties of oxygen are well known, and everyone has felt the invigorating influence of fresh air yet little practical application has been made of these beneficial properties of a substance so cheap and universal. When the body is weak, the brain fatigued, and the whole system in a state of las- situde, just go into the open air, take a few vigorous inspirations and expirations, and the good effect will be instantly felt. The person try- ing the experiment will feel invigorated; the blood will course with freshness, and the lungs will work with increased activity. TO CARRY A NEAT TRAY. There is no reason or excuse for serving' an in- valid with a tray upon which the liquid carried has been slopped. No matter how heavily the tray is laden or how far it must be carried, nothing need be spilt if precautions are ob- served. Do not fill the tumbler or cup full. Never pour cream over a pudding or fruit, but put it into a tiny jug. Individual pots for coffee, tea, or chocolate are not expensive and keep liquids warm, besides being more neatly handled. Most important of all, when the tray is finally full, perhaps to overflowing, nothing need be spilt over the edges if the one who is carrying it will sway the tray slightly from side to side aa she walks. SOME THINGS TO AVOID. Never put food away in the safe until it is quite cold, or it will probably turn off. Never let anything cool with the l'id on. Never leave a metal spoon in any food; even a silver spoon is affected by salt. Never let anything remain all night in a saucepan—and especially not in enamel ware; many deaths have been caused by the neglect of this rule, since foods will often become poisoned by being allowed to stand in such cooking utensils. The only really safe receptacle for food to remain in is one of china, glass, or crockery.—GirVa Own Paper. TO OBTAIN SLEEP. There is no harmless drug for inducing sleep. In most cases it is far less destructive to the nervous system -to lie awake than it is to take drugs. People say to themselves If I don't go to sleep I shall go crazy." It is no such thing. The proper way is to take the other attitude of mind. Stand off and say to your brain: Keep awake, old fellow, if you want to; I am resting quietly here, and when you get tired you may have some rest too." The mind, if its owner persists in this attitude, after frisking about for a while will settle down like a quiet child ana seek rest, too. With a stomach not abused, and with a. day filled with a reasonable amount of work for body and mind, sleep will come naturally. PAINTED TOYS DANGEROUS. Care should be taken that painted toys, whether they are made of rubber or wood, are not given to a child when he ie small and before he has been taught that everything he handles is not to go into his mouth. The first impulse of a small child is to put things into his mouth, and the paints may do him harm. CULTIVATE A HAPPY EXPRESSION. Many an otherwise beautiful face is ruined by what is called a "down in the dumps" look. This can be remedied, perhaps not in a day or a week, but certainly by persistent effort. As the fault is largely one of disposition the first step to take is to attack the way of looking at life. Think pleasant thoughts, fight discontent, and, above all else, do not get into the way of posing as a martyr. Perhaps you do not know you have the down- cast air. If not, consult some member of your family from whom you are sure of an unbiassed opinion Get them to nudge or otherwise remind you when you face the world as if you were utterly miserable. Another good way to counteract that down in the dumps look is to work or read in front of a mirror. When you look up suddenly you will be shocked to notice what a sour expression you have. A remedy for inkstains on white linen is hot tallow. Dip the spots in the melted tallow, let it cool, then brush off and launder. When acid fruits set the teeth on edge, the acidity may be counteracted by a wash made by dissolving a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in half a pint of water.

IIALLEY AND T'lh vA?MET. There is some thing eve:: 'i>unl]y wonderful about the famous comet' jvr:r<>ic appearances at various epochs of the hi.-tory. Indeed, one might very well wrirp big and fairly re- presentative history d> a!i:. merely with i-he recorded appearances of the comet and with contemporary life. The foKovving quotation is taken from The Story of the Comets," by Mr. George F. Chambers (.1 lenry Fiowde). Halley, whose name is given tü the comet lately again observed, was the fimt to icle. ti"y the comet which he saw ami ol>erv~d in JQC2 with that observed by Apiaa in 1531 and l>v iv pier in 1607, and he predicted tV.t it would .ijjcn'n swim into our ken in 1758. As a matter of fact the comet reappeared in 175S, and sincr IIa,ley's time it has been traced back for certain to B.C. 11, recurring at intervals of from seventy-five to seventy-nine and a-quarter years, nnd Cowell and Orommelin have found themselves justified in adding to this table, backwards, the years B.C. 87 (May) and 240 (May): with no identifica- tion possible for the intermediate return in June, 1.63 B.C., though comets are vaguely men- tioned in the years 166 and 165. We owe the observations which have made. these identifications possible mainly to Chinese records, supplemented, more or less, by European monastic chroniclers of various torte and kinds, and by & few private authors.

Evan Roberts in Wales, WILL BEGIN ON INDIVIDUALS. Mr Evan Roberts, who has arrived in Swansea district, does not, it is stated, intend to make any pubiic appearance or conduct any pubUc services for the present as he is taking a complete rest. He is anxious to have it understood that he desires to have his visit regarded as quite a private one, and he trusts that his privacy will be respected. He is particularly anxious that newspaper men shall not seek interviews. In a word, he hopes that he wi!l be allowed complete quiet. As regards the future, he is anxious to begin his work in a very quiet way by visiting individuals who need help and guidance. It will be remembered that he recently stated he knew some about Loughor and other places who had gone astray, and he thought that once he commenced to move about freely amongst the people his work would develop.

Liberal Jottings. BY Y.L." Mr. Mond, the M.P. for Swansea, is a Liberal in politics and pocket. He is go- ing to build a hall for the Young Liberals of Swansea at a cost of < £ 6,000. When will Aberdare unearth its Mond? The first conference of the South Wales branches of the National League of Young Liberals held at Swansea on Satur- day was most enthusiastic. Several re- presentatives of the Aberdare League were present. It was decided to consoli- date the South Wales branches of the League, and the new hall will probably form the central headquarters for South Wales. Mr. Mond's fiery speech and his refer- ence to the "fiery cross" were inspiring in the highest degree. He strongly pro- tested. against the class war which Social- ists are trying to bring about. It was emphasised at the conference that Liber- alism has na quarrel with Labour, but that really one is the complement of the other. It is against Socialism that Liberalism is forced to wage war, but the motto of the latter is the volunteer one of "Defence not defiance." Like Mr. Clement Edwards, Sir Francis Edwards is now enjoying a Parliament respite, and utilising it in delivering lec- tures. Sir Frank has a lecture on "The House of Commons," which he delivered the other day to the Young Liberals of I landrindod. The Young Liberals of Aberdare might do worse than try to get him here when next they require a lec- turer. The Relationship of Liberalism to Labour" was the subject dealt with on Tuesday evening by the Aberdare Branch of the Young Liberals League. What the average Liberal political student would like to know is whether there :s any relationship existing at all between the Socialist Labour Party and Liberal- ism. The Liberal Party have in the past played the part of the indulgent parent, but the Socialist offspring has repeatedly replied with the question "What have I to do with thee?" Mr. Keir Hardie in particular has disclaimed any relation- ship and regards Toryism in the same light as Liberalism. But Liberalism is closely related to Labour when we take the term as apart from the Socialist Party. Mr. Mond, M.P., said the other day in Swansea that Liberalism knows no class; it legislates for the rich and for the poor; it draws its strength and support from all classes, and is based on unselfishness. In this sense Labour has everything to do with Liberalism and owes much to the great Liberal Party. At the meeting referred to Mr. D. W. Evans clearly defined the attitude of Liberalism towards Socialism. The Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., is very much opposed to the Young Liberals entering into a conflict with Socialism. But as Mr. Evans pointed out, if the Socialists per- sist in taking an aggressive attitude, it is clearly the duty of the Young Liberals to strike back in self-defence. Congratulations to Councillors T. Lewis and M. J. Harris, both valiant Young Leaguers, on their promotion to the chair and vice-chair respectively of the Aberdare District Council.

Miskin Recreation Ground. t L.G.B. INSPECTOR AND COUNCIL OFFICIALS. An inquiry was conducted at the Town Hall, Mountain Ash, on Tuesday morn- ing, by Mr. Edgar Dudley, L.G.B. In- spector, respecting a proposed loan of £ 1,741 for the purchase of land at Miskin. The Inspector was late in arriving ow- ing to losing a train at Pontypridd. Mr. J. M. Linton (the clerk's son) sub- mitted figures showing the area of the district, etc. The Inspector then asked what the poor-rate of the district was, and added that all these particulars ought to have been tabulated and handed to him before the inquiry. The accountant than gave the"-poor-rate as 4s. 2d. and the general district rate at 3s. 4d. W. G. Thomas, surveyor, next gave evi- dence. lie gave the area of the proposed recreation ground as 2.821 acres. The Inspector said he wanted the area in acres, roods, and perches, and added: Is it not reasonable to supply a few par- ticulars to the L.G. Board before making an application of this kind ? Mr. Linton: They never asked for it. Inspector: It was not necessary to ask for it. Further evidence showed that the price was J8770 per acre. It transpired later that the Council would have to make two roads at a cost of £ 562. The inspector pointed out that this would increase the price by over Æ100 an acre, which seemed to him a very high price to pay for a re- creation ground. He concluded: This is a very unsatisfactory morning. Mr. Alfred Morgan (Director): You began badly, sir, by losing your train. (Laughter.) The Council will hear in due course whether their application will be granted.

ft/fountain Ash Education Gommsttee. TUESDAY.—Rev. E. V. Tidman in the chair. The other members present were: Mrs. W. G. Williams, Mrs. T. W. Millar, Capt. F. N. Gray, J.P., Capt G. A. Evans, J.P., Dr. R. D. Morgan, Messrs. Thos. Jones, Griffith Evans, T. W. Jones, Wm. Evans, Evan Morris, G. H. Hall, Silas Williams, W. Lam- burn, Wm. Davies, D. Rogers, with Mr Alfred Morgan (director of education). LEGAL OR ILLEGAL? There was a long discussion over the payment of 12 8s. to Councillor Rogers for attending a conference of the Feder- ation of Education Committees. Dr. Morgan asked if the payment was legal. The Chairman observed that the Clerk said it was. Capt. Gray: Was it the Clerk or Direc- tor said that? Mr. Lamburn read the minutes which empowered Mr. Rogers to attend. Capt. Evans: What individual mem- bers want is to know whether the pay- ment is legal. If not, I for one will not agree to pay it. Chairman: The auditor has never ob- jected to the meetings of this Federation. The Chairman proceeded to put the motion when Dr. Morgan said: Wait a bit. The matter has not yet been cleared up. I have no objection if the account is legal. Mr. S. Williams: Where were all these members when the last committee was held? It is most childish to object now. The payment has been made year after year. The motion to pay was carried, Dr. Morgan and one or two other members objecting SURCHARGES MUST BE MET. The auditor, Mr. Probert, wrote asking if the surcharges amounting to £1 lis. Cd. had been refunded. Mr. Linton also wrote stating that it was not advisable to cttrry on the corres- pondence any further, and suggested that the amounts be paid. The amounts owing are 10s. 6d. each by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Williams, and the Director. Capt. Gray moved, and Capt. Evans seconded, that the persons named be asked to pay up. This was carried. SCHOOL DENTIST. The Aberdare Education Committee wrote declining for the present to co- operate with'Mountain Ash in the ap- pointment of a school dentist. It was decided to ask Pontypridd to co-operate. MEASLES. Caegarw Schools have been closed owing to the prevalence of measles in the dis- trict. UNCERTIFICATED. It was proposed to appoint Mrs. Hus- band, Penrhiwceiber, as uncertificated teacher. Mrs. Husband recently buried her husband. Until her marriage 14 years ago she was employed by the Llan- wonno School Board as a teacher. Mr. Rogers opposed the appointment on the ground that the Committee would have a number of teachers seeking places in the near future. Besides, he main- tained that after a lapse of 14 years Mrs. Husband would not be able to impart that instruction which was demanded in the present day. Dr. Morgan also opposed. A division took place, the voting being as. follows: — For appointing,Mrs Husband: Messrs W. Lamburn, S. Williams, G. H. Hall, E. Morris, W. Evans, T. W Jones, Thos Jones, and G. A. Evans—8. Against: Mrs. Millar, Messrs. W. Davies, Griffith Evans, D. Rogers, F. N. Gray, and Dr. Morgan—6. THE CUPBOARDS WERE BARE. It was reported that Pengeulan Infants School had been broken into, and that, two cupboard doors had been forced open, but nothing stolen. CEFNPENNAR SCHOOL. The Architect estimated the cost of providing a gallery in Cefnpennar School at R,21.-Adopted. There was also an item for the provi- sion of a surface for free-hand drawing. Capt. Gray asked if this particular in- struction was responsible for the. free drawing and writings on the walls in various parts of the town. (Laughter.) Chairman: That is done by older chil- dren. Director: I used to see that in my young days before free-hand drawing was taught. CHILDREN'S ACT. The next item was a To consider the Committee's duties under the Children Act, 1908. with the prefatory letter of the Home Office and the Clerk's Reports upon the Act." fr. Lamburn favoured taking immedi- ate steps to meet the provisions of the Act. Capt. Gray thought it unwise to com- mit the Committee to any expenditure at present. ir. W. Davies moved that the question be deferred. Capt. Evans seconded. Carried. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The Director submitted the following list of average attendances for the last 12 months: •—Aberdare, 84.8, Abertillery, 85.8; Barry, 92.9; Cardiff, 90.2; Ebbw Vale, 84.1; Merthyr Tydvil, 87; Ponty- pridd. 89.2; Rhondda, 84.5; Mountain Ash, 86.2. A lengthy discussion ensued, Mr. Rogers contending that the average in Mountain Ash district should be much higher. For instance, in the Institute School, where the bigger children attend- ed, the average attendance ought to be better. Mr. Thos. Jones said that in Ynys- Doeth it was very difficult to obtain a high percentage owing to the frequent remov- als to and from that locality. R.C. SCHOOL. The E.C. School Committee recommend- ed as follows:- That the Architect report upon the work necessary to be done to the R.C. School playgrounds, and furnish an es- timate of the cost of the same. That the Director of Education be instructed to reply to the Board of Education stating that the committee have a scale of allow- ances for the supply of books, apparatus, and stationery to their schools, and that the R.C. School is supplied with books, etc., requisitioned up to the value of the amounts allowed. That the Director of Education make inquiries respecting the character of the Geography and History Books in use at the R.C. School, and also ascertain whether copies of the New Syl- labus of Needlework have been supplied to the School. That with respect to the soap and towels which the H.M.I.'s re- port states should be provided, we recom- mend that the Director of Education re- ply to the Board of Education to the effect that soap and towels are supplied schools when requisitioned in the proper way. That the Architect be instructed to effect the necessary repairs to desks at the R.C. School. The' Chairman said that the recom- mendations made proved that this school had never been efficiently equipped. The recommendations were adopted. STUDENTS DISAPPOINTED. Several members complained that the Glamorgan County Council had not sent examiners and examination papers as ar- ranged, and that the pupils of the Even- ing Classes had been disappointed in I several instances. It was resolved to write to Dr. John James regarding the matter.

Aberdare Police Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Messrs. D. W. Jones, Owen George, L. N. Williams, and Dr. Jones. A LLWYDCOED LICENCE. Mr. W. D. Phillips applied for the en- dorsement of the licence of the Red Cow, Llwydcoed, from Mrs. James to Mrs. Loader, formerly of the Welsh Harp, Aberdare. The licence was temporarily granted. A SUNDAY THIRST. Samuel James and Wm. John Morris, both of Cwmgwrach, were summoned at the instance of P.C. Bradshaw with being drunk in Neath Road, Rhigos, on a Sun- day. Fined 10s. and costs. EXPENSIVEI GAME. Albert James, Llwydcoed, was sum- moned for carrying a gun without a licence. P.C. Taylor said that defendant told him that he was going to shoot crows which damaged his garden. Fined 5s. and costs. IN SEARCH OF SINGLE BLESSED- NESS. Benjamin Vaughsn was charged with absconding and leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Guardians. Defendant held that his wife ran away from him. Stipendiary: Why? Defendant: She wanted single life. Stipendiary: Single life in the Work- house? Hardly. Defendant said that his wife lived with her parents in Dare-street, Aberdare, and he was not wanted there. Witness lived at Pengam. He was bound over to appear at Mer- thyr on Friday. MAN. AND WIFE SEPARATED. In the case of Florence John, Cardiff- road, Aberaman, versus her husband, Dd. Wm. John, Mr. W. Thomas told the Bench that defendant had consented to ai.. order of 12s. 6d. per week The Bench ratified this arrangement. A BLACK EYE, NOT A BEATING. "GO BACK TO YOUR PHOTO." Thomas Jenkins was summoned by his wife, Sarah Jane Jenkins, Aberaman, for deserting her. Mrs. Jenkins said that her husband had not beaten her, but had given her a black eye. Stipendiary: By looking at you, I sup- pose ? Mrs. Jenkins said further that she did not go away when she got the black eye, but she went later when he threatened her. He always threatened her when he was in drink. Defendant held that his wife was jeal- ous of him. The wife said that she had cause to be jealous. Her husband had brought to the house a photo of another woman, stat- ing that she was the one that ought to be his wife. Besides, h3 had called wit- ness a gipsy, which she was not, thank God. The defendant and his wife thereupon became engaged in a most animated con- versation. At last the Stipendiary said: a This comedy must come to an end." Turning to the husband he asked, "You are prepared to part with her, are you not?" "Yes" was the reply. Stipendiary: Well, pay 8s. per week to her, and go back to your photo. AN AUDACIOUS THEFT AT 'CEIBER. Frederick Lemon was charged with stealing a pair of boots the property of the Penrhiwceiber Co-op. Society. Daniel Jones, a clerk to the Co-op. Society, said that prisoner came to the shop. After he had left witness found that a pair of boots (produced) were miss- ing. A little girl residing at 3, Vaughan- terrace, Penrhiwceiber, who gave her evi- dence amid tears, said she saw prisoner walk out of the shop with a pair of boots under his arm. She gave information to the haulier. A pawnbroker's assistant at Penrhiw- ceiber gave evidence of the pledging of the boots. P.S. John said that he arrested pris- oner at 7, Glanlay-street, Penrhiwceiber. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for six weeks, the Stipendiary remarking that it was a most audacious theft. HE TOOK THE LAD IN AND WAS TAKEN IN. William Davies, 4, Glanlay-street, Pen- rhiwceiber, was charged with stealing a silver watch, value 15 10s., the property of Howell Taylor. Taylor said he was an organ player and lived at 4, Glanlay-street, Penrhiwceiber. Prisoner had been lodging with witness. He missed the watch from a nail in his bedroom after prisoner had gone to work. John Rees, assistant to Mr. Fine, pawn- broker, said that the prisoner offered the watch in pledge. Prisoner asked for 7s. 6d. on it, and he got 5s. Ho gave his name as Walter Osborne, and said that he bought it at a sale. Stipendiary: And you believed him?— Yes. Stipendiary: Yes, you pawnbrokers are very credulous. P.S. John said that he arrested prison- er at his lodgings. Charged with stealing the watch he said. "I have nothing to say. Prisoner pleaded guilty. He said he came from North Wales. Asked by the Stipendiary why he ad- mitted prisoner—a total stranger—into his house, Taylor said that he took pity on the lad and took him into his house. Davies was sent to prison for a month. NOT ENOUGH LAND. Thomas Broom asked for an exemption from paying dog licence. Notwithstand- ing his explanation that he was in the service of the Marquis of Bute, Broom was refused the exemption because his acreage was insufficient. DRUNKS. Edwin Bennett and John Evans, both in Commercial-street, Aberdare, 10s. and costs.

Angling Society. At a well-attended meeting of Anglers held at the Central Hotel, Aberdare, on Tuesday evening, it was decided to form an Angling Society for the Aberdare Valley. The preliminary steps were dis- cussed, and a special committee'was ap- pointed to interview the various owners of the River Banks Mr. J. MacCormack was voted to the chair, and Mr. W. Win- stone Rees, auctioneer, was elected secre- tary pro tem.

The New Empire, Aberdare. At the grand sacred concert held at the Empire on Sunday night, another fine programme of pictures was gone through. Miss Maude Lovette gave a song, which thrilled the large audience. Rov Lennard gave an illustrated song, "The Volunteer Organist," which took very well indeed. 1 he orchestra, under the conductorship o_ Mr. W. M. Carroll, was superb. Un- doubtedly the orchestral music at the Empire, which is always of the very best, is one of its chief features, and one of the cardinal sources of its great vsuccess. For Monday night and the following nights an excellent programme was pro- ™ i An overture> The Honeymoon March, was excellently rendered by the orchestra. Jackson and Mav in their unique and thrilling cycle sensation in- troduced the startling' feat of riding in mid-air, a novelty which interested all. Henry Hilton as a master magician is a perfect mystery. The Glenisters, illus- trated vocalists, include Rob Lennard, the renowned silver-toned vocalist. They delighted the audience immensely, and got a fair quota of applause. Daisy Reid's singing and dancing is splendid. An interesting competition takes place at the Empire this week. A silver medal with gold centre will be given by the management to the winner of a cycle contest which takes place on the stage. The semi-final takes place on Friday night, and the final at the last house on Saturday night, when the medal will be awarded.

a 1 Letters to the Editor. MICHAEL'S FIELD, ABERAMAN. Sir,—Now that the Elections are over can we not ask our local Councillors to move in the direction of making Michael's Field wear a more park-like aspect? Surely it is high time Aberaman was attended to. In Aberdare a heap of money.has been spent on Dumfries Park, and the same in Cwmaman, but we are neglected, although our site is a splendid' one, in a healthy and central position, and safe if it were utilised properly. There is a superabundance of trees, shrubs, etc., in the Aberdare Park. Sure- ly a supply of these, could be brought and planted here at Aberaman, and some landscape gardening might be effected. Now that the summer is coming on apace it behoves our local Councillors to be up and doing. A word to the wise is sufficient. But some will say the place is dangerous owing to the river—see the fatalities that have occurred here recent- ly. Granted, and I beg to suggest a scheme which would prove a prevention (in my mind) to a recurrence of such acci- dents. Firstly, a keeper or inspector should bei placed here, and as this would entail ex- pense, the best way would be to put him in a position to earn his wages, and I would respectfully submit the following scheme: That a weir be placed across the river near the end of the present railings to dam it, so that there would be a boating stretch. The man and a couple of boats with a life-saving apparatus in the boat- house would prove an acquisition and a paying asset. The man would naturally be a swimmer, and the youth of the place would become likewise. Lives would no longer be sacrificed and a seaside pleasure would be brought to our doors.Yours, etc., MORGAN PARR.

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