The Rhondda Leader

at Ystrad-Rhondda. — t ?^'eep Found Dead in yA Co ^yntyla Woods. sensation was caused at ti a it u on Saturday morning m) i became known that- the body %h 39 sweep, John Whitley ^Ihgaled Road, Ystrad, had nil ?1' morning in the woods v ~*arrib Public-house, under h s A 1,^?^ pointed very much to i^ioh0ll,1d n half-empty bottle of poison b»dy. »»4 theMndi- death must have occur- ^ll ho0]j A note was found in his ^Ai 0,'ds L hich, contained a few fare- ?C the • hls wife. a^veSj2 which was held on ^ilv jri.G lc't of Suicide whilst ^sane» Was ^turned.

Hi, — r fen of Committee. ln °' ^er °t merit, in PartInent of Llwynypia have passed the on the Pentre pj. cSrfry School:—Howell J. K:^t. 2, V.. ji Street, Tonypandy, 7 °^yPanf1^n°c 117, Thomas » ?■ Pm< 1. Llewellyn &dar4 x v MorriB Tavf GeorJ^rac?' llwynypia, sunS'v4, Ti<>mas

Tittle-Tattle-- Not Slander. A Dinas Case at the Assizes. Verdict for Defendant. At Glamorgan Assizes Nisi Prius Court on Wednesday the case of Rees v. Jenkins came on for hearing, before Mr. Justice Channell. The plaintiff, Mrs. Alice Rees, grocer, Dinas, a widow, was represented by Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., and Mr. Rhys Wil- liams. Mr. B. F. Williams, K.C., with Mr. John Sankey, appeared for the defen- dant, Mrs. E. A. Jenkins, wife of a hair- dresser in business at Dinas. The plaintiff's husband, William Rees, died in 1891, and in 1893 she married a, man named Harris, whose wife subse- quently proved to be alive, and who re- turned, but had no claim upon her hus- band owing to her conduct. Defendant, who assisted her husband in his business, on the 21st of June at the shop of a neighbour, a greengrocer, and in the presence of John Jones and his wife and Mrs. Manning and Mrs. Shep- herd, repeated what she said she had heard in the barber's shop that morning from several men that Mrs. Rees, who was locally known as Mrs. Harris, had committed adultery with Mr. Norman, a respectable man with a grown-up family, who also lived at Dinas. The witnesses named were called, and in cross-examination each admitted that defendant said the allegation was made bv the men in the barber's shop, and they did not believe it. Mr. B. F. Williams submitted there, was no case. Justice Channell: I don't think there is any the words used should be for the jury to consider whether it was an im- putation made by her of want of chastity, whether it was a libel to say, That is what I have heard, but I don't believe it." If this was said in such a way as to sug- gest it was true, it was actionable. Mr. Abel Thomas was addressing the jury when his lordship strongly questioned his representation of the words uttered, and said if it was so, he should non-suit Mr. Thomas, for it was not in the evidence. Mr. Thomas strongly urged the jury that if a woman should go about as defen- dant had repeating any tittle-tattle she heard, it would be a very serious thing for a good many honest women in this country. The Judge said the law of slander did not prevent tittle-tattle at all. Only specific things were causes of action. The words used must impute unchastity. If the woman repeated them as if to show they were not true and she did not believe the story, then it was not actionable. The jury returned a verdict for defen- dant.

Porth Higher Grade School. At the recent midsummer examination of the College of Perceptors, 15 certifi- cates were obtained by the pupils of the Porth Higher Grade School. The sub- jects taken were Latin, French, English, Arithmetic, Algebra. Euclid, History, Geography, and Scripture. A. J. Davies passed in nine subjects, obtaining distinction in Arithmetic. The following passed in seven subjects: —A. Protheroe, who got distinctions in both Arithmetic and Algebra, J. M. James, J. M. Jones, M. A. Evans, E. Williams, M. Morgan; whilst E. M. L. Davies, L. M. Grant, E. M. Lyons, K. Davies, D. E. Evans, W. J. Gadd, G. I. Thomas and W. E. Gill passed in sixs subjects.

Trealaw and Tonypandy Nursing Association. A general meeting of the above Asso- ciation was held at the Ebenezer Vestry, Tonypandy, on Wednesday -evening, the 26th inst. The attendance, we regret to say, was very sparse. The secretary, Mr. Morgan Rees, the Schools, Treaiaw, read a report for the last year, which showed among other things that 110 patients had been nursed during the year, and 4,547 visits paid. Fifty-two maternity cases had also been attended, and 812 visits paid. Some of these were long and serious cases, requiring three and four visits a day. The committee also acknow- ledged the handsome support given to them by the Countess of Dunraven, and also by other well-known people. The Inspector of Nurses visited the district on two occasions, and reported Very satis- factory" on the work of both nurses. After reading the report, the, Chairman (Mr. J. D. Williams, J.P., Clydach Court) proposed that the report be adopted as read. Mrs. Williams seconded, and it was unanimously carried. The Chairman said that he regretted that the working men of this district did not, take to this Association in a kinder spirit. He could not understand why people, to whom the benefits of such an institution ought to commend itself, held so much aloof from it. He hoped that they would take more interest in the in- stitution in the future than they had done in the past. He should like to make this known as an appeal to working men in this district. Mrs. Williams, Miskin Manor, had very graciously given a number of domestic articles, such as bedsteads, etc., towards furnishing the new nurses' home." A vote of thanks to Mrs. Williams and Miss Clara Thomas was passed unanimously. A letter was read from the Naval Col- liery Co., stating that they would be pleased to give six tons of coal towards the new nursing home. The offer was received with acclamation. The officers of the past year were re- elected for the ensuing year. The Chairman expressed his thanks to these ladies for the hearty manner in which they had carried out their duties during the past year. He also moved a vote of thanks to the secretary for the splendid and efficient manner in which he had discharged his secretarial duties. The working committee was also re-elected for the next year.

Mabon's Illness. Mabon was reported on Saturday morn- ing to have passed a bad night and suffer- ing excruciating pains, but by the after- noon his condition showed improvement and from that time has continued to make satisfactory progress, and Dr. Boyd ex- pects the hon. member will be able to leave Cardiff for his home in the course of another week, though he advises com- plete rest for at least a month. A great number of sympathetic tele- grams have been received, and the callers have been numerous. Letter of Enquiry from the Prince of Wales. The hon. member has received the following letter from the Prince of Wales: Dear Sir,—Since the Prince of Wales communicated with you regarding the terrible colliery accident, his Royal Highness has heard with much cclicern of your serious illness, and he directs me to express his earnest hope that you will be granted a speedy recovery. His Royal Highness will be glad to have news of your present condition.— Believe me, &c., A. BIGGE.

Annual Outing of the Rhondda Council Staff. The administrative work of the various departments under the control of the Rhondda Urban District Council is, to the ordinary ratepayer, an unknown quantity and a mystery, and the band of workers responsible for the discharge of that work are less known still. But the exacting nature of the duties and the drudgery of routine work the year round calls for some relaxation, and this is gotten on one of those off-days which the annual outing affords. It is then that books, figures, reports, and alf the minor worries of office work are thrown aside, and those usually despised people, the "servants of the ratepayers," manage to find an acceptable, retreat by the side of the sad sea waves." Perhaps many a close principled rate- payer would delight in demanding an enquiry into this 9 undue waste of public time; but with the Council's consent to a day off, and the expenses not borne by the public funds, nothing short of an earthquake would rob the staffs of their day's pleasure, which outing affords an opportunity of fostering to a greater degree the already existing mutual re- spect and friendship between heads of departments and their subordinates, and it is pleasant to note that all distinction and caste (if any) is thrown aside for the time being. On Wednesday last about 30 members, of the various staffs took part in a trip to Minehead, the" heads" present being Mr, Evan Llewellyn, collector, district rate; Mr. W. J. Jones, surveyor; Mr. John Hopkins, accountant; Dr. J. D. Jenkins, medical officer; Mr. T. G. Jones, deputy clerk; and Mr. T. W. Berry. director of education. The tail" in- cluded members from the majority of the departments. The forward journey was made by the 7.50 a.m. train from Ystrad, and the flannel suits and pleasant faces augured well for the day's enjoyment. The trip across channel was made in one of Messrs. P. and A. Campbell's boats, and after a fine run, Minehead was reached about 11 a.m. All were in eager anticipation, but the interval before dinner did not allow much, time for rambling. Dinner was arranged for at the Plume of r eathers, and the party were fully pre- pared for the sumptuous fare provided, for the unusually early hour of departure had allowed but very little time for breakfast. After dinner, a little time was devoted to speech-making and felicitous greetings, Mr W. J. Jones, the surveyor, taking the chair, and he, with his cus- tomary loyalty, gave the toast of the King, Queen, and Royal Family," which was drunk with enthusiasm. Delight was | expressed at the big number present and the unity and co-operation that existed between the staffs and their superiors, while a warm welcome was given the new director of education, Mr. T. W. Berry. Ti161?. were hjud cries for a speech, and Mr. Berry responded with a brief address, pointed and humorous, in the course of which he paid the Welsh people a high compliment for their kind heartedness and sociability. He had had an illustration of it that day and during his hitherto short stay among the Rhondda people. He wished to thank them heartily for their kind welcome. The "heads" came in for the next compliment, and were deservedly thanked for the, financial aid to the outing fund, while the secretary and treasurer of the outing, Messrs. F. Head and James Morris (surveyor's depart- ment), were the recipients of warm praise for the highly satisfactory arrangements preceding and during the day. The remainder of the day was spent in quiet jollification. Squads went to Porlock, Dunster, and other places for drives; others roamed the near vicinity in quest of the beauties of nature, while the billiard room and bowling alley had a fascination for a few, and this afforded an eager crowd an opportunity of wit- nessing some play far beyond the ordinary. Some of the cueists played with surprising dexterity—one had thought that the care of office and advancement of years had placed the possibility of making cannons and "potting the red" beyond their power; but- the veterans showed rare resource, and in this, as in many other things, they gave their juniors points." One of the features in sight-seeing was the camp of the South Wales Borderers, situate on the hill top close- by, and the dazzling uniforms of endless variety con- tributed in no small measure to the gaiety of the place, raising it from an otherwise inevitable lethargy. The time soon came for the return journey, and the whole party presented themselves in due time at the pierhead, where hundreds of Volun- teers had assembled to wish friends, etc., "au revoir." Some of the more venture- some were seen wishing pathetic good- byes to their dear little lassies who had come to discharge the proud duty of escort for the day. It must have been a, decidedly acceptable change, from parade work, and their little pleasantries afforded no slight amusement to the interested onlooker. With its loaded consignment, the boat steamed away from Minehead Pier at 7.30 p.m., to the accompaniment of loud cheers and handkerchief waving of those on land, and a pleasant hour and a quarter, with a glorious sunset to add to the charm of the return journey, brought the party to Cardiff, and ulti- mately to the respective destinations, with each and every one feeling on good terms with himself and fully satisfied with the day's respite from labour and toil.

Pentre Higher Grade School. The entrance examination for this school took place on July 1st, when 217 candidates presented themselves. The following boys and girls head the lists in the results, with the following marks out of a noissible 400:- BOYS. Marks. 1 Howell J. Evans, Llwynypia 332 2 James E. Wilcox, Park 319 3 Thomas H. Williams, Park 316 4 Edwin Ledbury, Clydach Vale 314 5 Benj. J. Williams, T'reherbert 312 6 Raymond Mears, Pentre 307 7 Arthur J. Evans, Clydach Vale 297 8 Bertie Jones, Ton 296 9 D. Haydn Pugh, T'reorchy 292 10 Edwin, J. Davies, Bodringallt 291 11 Reynold Evans, Llwynypia 288 Wm. H. Bumford, Park 288 GIRLS. 1 Nellie Evans, Pentre 334 2 Maud Clements, Ton 323 3 Eliz. Mathews, Treorchy 316 4 Hilda White, Bodringallt 315 5 Bessie James, Treorchy 311 6 Gladys Scott, Pentre 304 7 Lilian Jones, Pentre 298 8 Elsie Harris, Pentre 297 9 Eliz. Griffiths, Treorchy 295 10 Maud Stickland, Pentre 291 11 Florrie Daniel, Pentre 282 12 Maggie Davies, Ton 280 M. A. Pritchard, Treherbert 280 The engagement is announced of Miss Dilys Joseph-Parry, daughter of the late well-known musician, Dr. Joseph Parry, Penarthv to Mr. George Smith, of Clifton, son of Mr. W. J. Smith, and nephew of Mr. J. Hudson Smith, whose name is well- known in connection with the Rhymney Railway and local collieries.

Rhondda Licensed Victuallers. Annual Outing to Clevedon. A brilliant day favoured the annual outing of the Rhondda and Pontypridd Licensed Victuallers' Association, which event took place on Thursday, the des- tination this year being Clevedon. The replies received to the secretary's invita- tion gave promise of a large gathering, and on Thursday this promise was real- ised, there being considerably over a hundred licensed victuallers and friends present, chaperoned by the man from Cook's," otherwise the courteous and thoughtful secretary, Mr. R. A. Dobson, The party entrained for Cardiff Docks, where embarkation was made on board Messrs. Campbell's fine steamer, Cam- bria." The short sea passage via Weston ¡ was delightfully made on a ripple-less sea., and Clevedon reached all too soon. Here the customary visitations to the sights of the place, were made, and each I whiled away the morning according to his own bent. As a health resort, this pretty and fashionable watering resort undoubt- edly holds a prominent position, whilst its immunity from the heavy excursion i element which affects many seaside places renders it a "haven of rest," comnioiid- ing itself each year with increasing force to many living in far distant towns. Here is to be seen the humble cot to which the poet Coleridge took his bride immediately after their marriage in October, 1795, and in this primitive dwelling the author of The Ancient Mariner" spent some of his happiest moments, which he frequently avows in his exquisite works. In the Parish Church is the burial ground of Arthur Henry Hallam, who died in Vienna, his remains being, brought to Clevedon for interment. He was a great friend of Tennyson and inspired the In Memoriam," which, with that poet's name, will ever be remembered. Other attrac- tions having been seen, dinner was par- taken of at the Bristol Hotel, the host being Mr. Thomas Ascott. The chair was occupied by Mr. T. Gowan, Green Meadow, Pontypridd (president of the Association), and supporting him were Mrs. Gowan; Mr. J. Higgon (vice-presi- dent) and Miss Higgon, Cwmparc; Mr. W. John (treasurer) and Master John, Cowbridge Mr. R. A. Dobson (secretary), Mrs. and Miss M. Dobson, Ivor Hael, Llwynypia; Mr. Chas. Mathews (solicitor of the Association); Mr. M. Grover, soli- citor Mr. Taliesin Morgan, organising agent of the National Defence League; Councillor D. C. Evans, Miskin Hotel, Treaiaw Councillor Ed. Williams, Ponty- pridd Messrs. R. Saunders, Smith's Arms, Treherbert; S. Barkway, Market Hotel, Pentre; Moruecai, Royal Oak, Norton Bridge; D. Roberts and Sons, White Hart, Tonypandy; Mr. and Mrs. Phipps, Plough Inn, Rhydfelen; Mr. and Mrs. H. Phipps, Jueen Adelaide, Tre- forest; Messrs. Hambury, Royal Ex- change, Treherbert; Morgan Morgan, Welcome Inn, Treherbert; Mr. and Mrs. D. Charles, Treaiaw Inn; Messrs. R. Eddy, Tonypandy; W. Thomas, Pandy Hotel; E. Thomas, Stanley Hotel, T'ylors- town Gwilym Thomas, Red Lion, Dinas Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Red Cow, Tonyrefail; Mr. and Mrs. Metford, Cross Keys, Tony- pandy Mr. Thomas, Glamorgan Hotel, Williamstown; the Misses Brailey, Horse and Groom, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ystrád Hotel Mr. Thomas, Tre- orchy Hotel; Mr. Williams, New York Hotel, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Hull, Lamb and. ivlag, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. T. Hull, Farmer's Arms, Treforest; Mrs. Jones, Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham Jones, Cardiff Arms, Treorchy; Mr. Tom Williams, Lewis' Arms, Penrhiwfer; Mr. Hopkins, Cross Keys, Pontypridd; Mr. Thomas, Royal Oak, Hopkinstown; Mr. Thomas, Bush Hotel, Clydach Vale; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Rheola Hotel, Porth; Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Windsor Hotel, Pontyclun; Mr. Robert Morgan, Collier's Arms, Cymmer; Mr. W. H. Alexander, Trealaw; Mr. D. Breeze, Tremains, Cwm- parc; Mr. Beauchamp, Cwmdare; Mr. David Jones, Cardiff; Mr. and Mrs. T. James, Clydach Vale Hotel; Mrs. James (.senior), Court Hotel; Mr. W. Llewellyn, Bailey's Arms, Treforest; Mr. and Mrs. John Evans and Miss Evans, Ynyshir; Mr. Evans and son, Duke of York, Tylors- town; Mr. D. Jones, Gwaunadda, Dinas; Mr. John Phillips, Pwllgwaun Colliery, Pontypridd; Mr. G, Griffiths, Globe, Pontypridd; Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris, Cottage Inn, Treforest; Mr. Burnett, Eagle Hotel, Ynyshir; Mr. J. Davie's, Imperial Hotel, Porth; Mr. Ted Mayo, Ivor Hael, Llwynypia; Mr. Watkins, Ty- newydd, Treherbert; Mr. Bolton, Dun- raven, Tonypandy Mr. Wm. Williams, Bridgend Hotel, Hafod; Mrs. Williams, Hafod, and others, while telegrams re- gretting their inability to be present were received from Mr. P. Gowan, Castle Ivor, Hopkinstown; Councillor D. Williams. Greyhound Hotel, Pontypridd; and Mr. Tom Stephens, Church Village. The Chairman submitted the usual loyal toasts, which were musically honoured, and Mr. Taliesin Morgan pro- posed The Rhondda and Pontypridd Licensed Victuallers' Association." In doing so, he paid a tribute to the worth of the secretary and the advice given by the solicitor to the committee. Trade generally was bad now, and their trade suffered with others; but he hoped next year the Rhondda and Pontypridd would be themselves again. When that time arrived, he trusted the members of the Association would cater adequately for their customers and uphold the dignity of the trade. During the last few years it had advanced very much, and the Rhondda was able to cater for its cus- tomers as well as any other district (hear, hear). During the next twelve months they might have some difficulty in view of the Licensing Act, which, though they might not think so, was intended to do some good. There had been a tendency on the part of magistrates in the past to turn out licensees without payment, but now all that was altered (hear, hear). Mr. Chas. Mathews responded, and hoped when next they met the Associa- tion would have made great progress. He trusted it would p rosper and gather strength as it had been doing, and there was no doubt but that the Association had become a, greater and more potent factor than ever it was before, and ere long it would become such a factor that it would have a voice equal to any other institution in the Valleys. Mr. J. BTggon, vice-president, also responded, and other toasts were proposed Councillor D. C. Evans and Mr. Robert Saunders. During the proceedings songs were contributed by Councillor D. C. Evans and Mr. Evan Thomas, Hopkins- town. After dinner, the company dis- persed to enjoy themselves after their own inclinations, motor-cars, brakes and landaus being largely chartered to convey them to beauty spots in the country, while many journeyed by light railway to Weston, there to enjoy the various plea- sures catered at that enterprising seaside place. The return journey was again made by the Cambria," calling en route at Weston and Cardiff was reached in good time. The outing was in every way a delightful one, and the excellent arrangements reflect much credit upon the officials responsible for them. A recurrence of the event is now eagerly looked forward to.

The Dread of Food. In 1895, on December 27th, Mrs. Harriet Wright, of 22, Woodville Place, Hunslet, Leeds, sent a letter to the pro- prietors of Mother Seigel's remedies, tell- ing of how she had suffered for years from weak stomach, indigestion, loss of appe- tite, dread of food, wind in the sac of the stomach, great bodily weakness, and a. despondent, hopeless feeling. In 1893 her sufferings became very severe, and at times she collapsed and appeared to be dying. In spite of the efforts of several doctors to aid her, she grew intensely nervous, so weak that she could not walk, and was fed on brandy, wine, milk and other light stimulants. In one of these collapses she turned almost black, and the doctors said she had heart disease. At last she used Mother Seigel's Syrup, and within a week felt so much benefit that the pain about her heart passed away, and she could take food without distress. Soon afterwards she was quite well. On November 21st last, or ten years after her first letter, she again wrote to the proprietors, saying: It is a, real pleasure to me to tell you how well I have been ever since my almost miracu- lous cure by Mother Seigel's Syrup. My health has really been surprising, and considering how very ill I was when I commenced taking the Syrup. I think my experience proves its efficacy in cases of indigestion. "I had been under five doctors, and had taken bottle after bottle of other medicine without the least benefit, but getting rather worse all the time. I did not expect to recover, yet Mother Seigel's Syrup cured me thoroughly and per- manently. I can never speak too highly of it."

A Dinas Slander Case. jE75 Damages Awarded. At Swansea on Thursday Mr. H. Wat- kins, the newly-appointed under-sheriff, and a, jury sat to assess .damages in a slander case remitted from the High Court. The plaintiff was Mrs. Alice Rees, 50, Preswylfa, Dinas, Rhondda Valley, widow, provision and egg merchant, and the defendant John Squire, collier, Dinas. Mr. R. Hill-Male, solicitor, Tonypandy and Pontypridd, appeared for the plain- tiff. Defendant was not present nor re- presented. The plaintiff, in her evidence, com- plained that defendant had repeated cer- tain reflections upon her honour in a public-house. She asked defendant what he had been saying about her, and he replied that he had heard it all about the place. She had been in Dinas for 35 years, and foun< that this greatly affected her business as a shopkeeper. The son of the plaintiff said that he managed the business,* which had fallen off owing to the repetition of this slander, about 50 per cent. The takings at one time were £ 100 per week, and had now fallen to £ 54. The chief witness as to the slander was the landlady of the public-house, Mrs. Cording, who said that she heard the defendant speak to W. Davies, a collier, and making imputations upon plaintiff's honour. The minister of the chapel which plain- tiff attended. Rev. Mr. Adams, was called, and said if plaintiff's character was not cleared she would have to cease her membership, and would, moreover, be ruined. The jury returned a verdict assessing the damages at £75, and judgment was accordingly given for that amount against the defendant with costs.

Marriage of Mr. James Thomas, T real aw. We have pleasure in announcing the marriage of Mr. James Thomas, Treaiaw, traffic manager, Glamorgan Collieries, Llwynypia, to Miss Annie Stallard, of Taff Cottages, Llwynypia, on Wednesday, the 19th inst. The wedding took place at the Tabernacle English Baptist Chapel, Porth, the officiating ministers being the Revs. Prince, Porth, and J. Lamb, Carmel, Treaiaw, The bridesmaids were the Misses Rosie and Hilda Stallard, Jennie Thomas, and Frances Gittings, while the duties of best man were dis- charged by Mr. W. T. Griffiths, Tai Schools. There were also present, in addition to the bride's father, Mrs. W. T. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ll. Griffiths, Misses Pollie and Gwen Stallard, and also Messrs. J. Davies, W. Evans, and Arthur Cooke, personal friends of the bridegroom and co-members at Carmel English Bap- tist Church, Trealaw, where Mr. Thomas acts as conductor. The ceremony con- cluded, the party left the sacred edifice to the strains of a Wedding March played on the organ by Mr. W, Dunsford (organist at Carmel), The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the bride's residence, after which the happy couple left by the noon- day train for Tenbyx where the honey- moon is being spent. Our best wishes ™ a ™ PP;r un^on extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ihomas on the threshold of their matrimonial career.

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chTe Chairman (Mr. T. P. Jenkins) «ne ei's:,e(l the offence as a very serious dam' YiPaV^ r^omas informed the defen- (Mr Tif^ 'le ought to be glad that he lie "ontas) was not in the chair. If si* J^S' 6 should .send him to prison for 1X Months with hard labour. wi+ £ u as sent to prison for six weeks hard labour. °ugh Handling at a Pit-Top. hoy, named Robert Hughes, jtlju Vale, was charged with grievously WshS ^n°,ther y°ung man, John the T» • -thgh Street, Tonyrefail, on ilr of Saturday, the 15th inst. Levly, enshole, Aberdare, prosecuted, the I'llv,°11 stated that, on the morning of 'eadv f they were waiting in the "gwt," °Wry rl 80 ^own the No. 2 Pit, when he the f hughes forcing his way on to Wjb and thereby trying to cheat. t° g0S'l cauSht hold of him and told him whejL to await his proper turn, of f,„ u,P°n defendant picked up a lump ari(l struck him on the head. c°rtir>] n^ aSa'n tried to press on, and With H,nant again told him to go back, la^p result that defendant swung his head around and knocked witness on the M'diu £ ^.e staggered and fell into the jg' °t Richard Herbert. graig lVc\ Herbert, 4, Cross Row, Peny- tit, aSSIstant timberman, employed at that h.2 Pit. Cambrian Collieries, stated to „0 heard complainant tell Hughes he to his proper place, and that lut^p defendant strike Lejshon with a bein~ °+ coah He also saw complainant ''Uc'k with defendant's lamp when tiine a'pailt told him to go back a second Whe^ omPhiiiiar]t fell into his arms He al, uCk with the lamp, quite stunned. Mr a severe gash on his head. Hugjj' P- Jenkins said that the lad boy; s, appeared to be a most vicious aild that the blow which he dealt to tt °n might have killed the lattej'. *e *as fined £ 1 did the Constable Say P Was ^a' ge of being drunk and disorderly erred against Wm. Hayman, 70, Road, Trebanog. a s,y,ly]0Tlstabl(' stated that he was serving the f0 ni0lls upon defendant's lodger, when lnier asked him where he was going. 8- e e'll'sta.bl-e: replied that he was serving Sil 1110 ,ls upon the lodger. What fol- iated IS not exactly clear, but defendant stahio at the Police Court that the con- S r, i ,la(' called him a —— liar! He rr-W, a witness, Wm. Thomas, 70, c0ll °S. Road, who stated that he heard s^b]e passing between the con- °f ailfl the defendant, in the course P'W- he heard the former use the ex- Sr !i '^ferred to. Jitlsafo Jenkins said that it was very r° take evidence of this kind, W "ch as if the constable used the fit ,as;ci'ibed to him he was totally un- D„c10W the position he held. nuant was fined 10s. Th*V<f'n*" Without a License. l)illalIIas Jones, petroleum hawker, Was summoned for hawking petro- ^h6ll 11 the 15th inst. without a license. Wie<} j^hni'ged with the offence, he re- Clltt that he had only recently had the Theft of a Watch. Ci'owley, a labourer, of no fixed charged with stealing a watch, V v' from Thomas Chid.sey, 24, Llew- tfeet, Pontygwaith. ^Ner admitted the theft, and he was or four weeks' imprisonment. Plication for Provisional License. f n Or Mathews, Pontypridd, applied Ns .,P'TV!fiUnialn !iccn8*' to sell intoxi- Nd ld, other prinks at the forthcoming oontost and sports at Ferndale. 4applicati0n was granted, subject to e 3lL>.10u's that no drunkenness would l0^eu on the field. Working Unfit Horses. Wrecking case of cruelty to horses was b at the above court. wa,'8fy?l0r^e ^-orsan, Clydach Yale, was 5 ached ^'th driving a pair of horses ve,v to a brougham, which were in v ^0 condition. olmesstated that he noticed the ttached to the brougham at 0Vt th ^hey had several wounds, thej!,0 of two five-shilling pieces, ers, and there were also §their legs about 2| inches in Were, added the witness, in condition. om ant pleaded that the horses were 6 s0pv,„ °n. that day to convey people to the explosion, t^ °Vn Thomas stated that if he had dPi'i^OT) Tilni°n5 he would send defendant e IW for a month with hard labour. ch eventually finqtl him 30s. Joh Drunks. Mardy, 15s. J0!111 W;irVans' Mar(1y? 10s- J°l>n ^,llllaTOs, Hafod, 10s. Ah°mas, Wattstown, £ 1.