The Rhondda Leader

J, ^OUNTNEY (late J. Uordinsr), 42, Royal pi,eKorrcacic' CARDIFF, Bird and Animal and ?0 the Most Hon. The Marquis of Bute Museum. Skins and Furs Dressed made up.;} Glass shades for Clocks and "amenta of all sizes.

on=Pentpe Police Court. Monday.Before the Stipendiary (Mr. Arthur Lewis), Mr. T. P. Jenkins, Alder- man E. H. Davies, and Mr. D. W. Davies. A WEAKNESS FOR PANSIES. Llewellyn Evans, a. young lad from Treorchy, was charged with stealing pansies from Treorchy Railway Station. P.C. Moore said that he saw Evans jump over the station fence and pick a number of pansies. Witness followed him and took him to the Police Station. At the Court, Evans expressed his sor- row at having taken the pansies, and declared that he would never do such a thing again. You were sorry when you were caught, I suppose," commented the Stipendiary, cynically. "Yes," innocently replied Evans. A fine of 5s. was imposed. UNLAWFUL WOUNDING. Fred Curie, Treherbert, was charged with unlawfully wounding Geo. Hanbury, collier, 23, Mount Pleasant, Treherbert. Mr. M. J. Walters, solicitor, Treherbert, appeared for the defence. Complainant said that he was in the smoke-room of the Stuart Hotel, Treher- bert, in company with a man named- John Morgan. He had ordered two half-pints. A man got, up to sing, and from what transpired between him (complainant) and defendant, the defendant picked up a half- pint glass and struck him on his hand. He was afterwards attended in hv Dr I Williams. -11 John Morgan, collier, gave evidence to the same effect. William Lewis, licensee of the Stuart Hotel, said that he heard a, row in the smoke-room about ten o'clock, and when he went in he saw Hanbury and the defen- dant on the flooir. He picked up the defendant, who was bleeding profusely. Ht bathed his wounds, and afterwards took him to the surgery, where he was attended to by Dr. Williams. Witness afterwards sent for the police. Dr. D. C. Williams said that the pro- secutor was brought to his surgery about 10.30 on the 4th of June. There was a large gaping incised wound running on the side of the temple, about 2% inches loiig; there were also two other wounds on the face. Questioned by the Bench, witness said It I that in his opinion the wounds were in- flicted by falling On the broken glass. P.O. Owen gave evidence of arrest. In answer to the charge at the Police Station, defendant replied, He struck me first; 1 don't know whether I struck him with a pint or a, half-pint measure." The Stipendiary reduced the charge from that of unlawful wounding to one of common assault. For the defence, J. S. Sprigg, collier, said that he was playing; in the house at the time, and he heard a few words be- tween Curie and Hanbury, and the latter struck the defendant a back-handed blow. Curie was then drinking his, own beer. A struggle ensued, and both fell to the floor together. Mr. Walters urged that the defendant was subjected to provocation from the prosecutor by being struck. ')Io c Defendant was ordered to pay £ 2, in- cluding costs. "NOT SO DHRUNK." Patrick Murphy, an ostler" engaged at the Maindy (Ocean) Collieries, Ton, was charged with having committed a breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. P.S. Walter Davies said he saw defen- dant on the colliery premises on his way to work. He was under the influence of drink. Witness told the banksman not to let liie defendant go down through the shaft. Defendant admitted that lie had had "a tlhrop," but was not so "dhrunk" but that lie could take care of himself. The Stipendiary warned him to be more careful in the future, and imposed a fine of los. TRESPASSING FOR A BATHE. Four boys from Gelli, named David Roberts, George Tylor, David Jones and Hugh Jones, feeling the effects of the heat on Monday, the 4th inst., decided to have a bathe in the cool, clean Rhondda River. On their way to the baths they had to walk on a part of the T.V.R. line. For so doing they were proceeded against at the Police Court. The. T.V.R. Inspector said that. there were three notice boards on the part of the line on which defendants crossed. The defendants were fined 10s. with the exception of David Jones, who was not present. He was fined 12s. 6d. ORANGE-PEEL THROWING. Just a little bit of orange-peel was the cause of Thomas JenkinS" and John Wil- liams' appearance in Court. The policeman said he saw these two young men, who hail from Tonypandy, in Dunraven Street throwing orange-peel at each other. TRESPASSING. Quite a. batch of young men from Tre- herbert, named George King, Thomas Llewellyn, Charles Price, T. J. Evans and David Price, were charged with trespass- ing on the Bute Estate near Treherbert. A police officer said he saw the defen- dants go over a fence and into a field. When asked where they were going, they replied that they were going" for a lie down." The damage was estimated at 2s. They were fined 5s. each and damage. DEUNKS. Isaac Richards, Gilfach Goch, 15s. John Smith, Dinas, 5s. Geo. Fowler. Tonypandy, 15s. Llewellyn Evans, Treorchy, 10s. John Thomas, Treorchy, 15s. John Phillips, Treorchy, 20s. Benj. Rees, Treorchy, 10s. Joseph Brown, Treorchy, 15s. Richard Jones, Treorchy, 10s. Geo. Jenkins, Treherbert, 20s,

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"The Coming of Age of Messrs. Thomas & Evans. Phenomenal Success of the Firm. A function unique and extraordinary in its character and of a doubly interesting nature was that which was held on Thursday last, when, at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, and to cele- brate the 21st anniversary of the estab- lishment of the firm of Messrs. Thomas and Evans, the whole of the employees were entertained to a sumptuous tea on the lawn adjoining Porth Farm, the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans. The place had been very prettily deco- rated for the occasion by Mr. Edgar Thomas, and there was quite an Elysian flavour to the surroundings. The Cymmer Colliery Brass Band, under the conductor- ship of Mr. George F. Martyn, were in attendance, and played a number of lively and appropriate selections. The firm of Messrs. Thomas and Evans, with its large business! ramifications, was started 21 years ago in a cottage, which was subsequently converted into a shop in Hannah Street. From the outset the business flourished. Mr. Thomas, how- ever, withdrew from the firm, which has still retained its maiden name, and the business of which ha<3 since been carried on solely under the able direction of Mr. William Evans, who has been most appro- priately designated The Welsh Lipton." To-day there are no less than 12 branches, situated at Merthyr, Aberdare, Quaker's Yard, Pengam, Caerphilly, Tredegar, Maesteg, Aberavon, Pontypridd, Norton Bridge, and Bridgend, besides the large establishment at Porth, whilst the total number of persons employed is 400. The firm has 120 horses and three traction engines. In addition to the branch shops, there are six aerated water factories with 15 depots, throughout Monmouthshire and South Wales. The completion of the 21 years' trading has been marked with the erection of a large block of spacious and well-equipped business premises in Hannah Street. In addition to the factories men- tioned, a huge bakery establishment has been erected at Porth, and its compara- tive relation to .similar undertakings can be gauged when it is stated that over 200 sacks, of flour are used weekly in the pro- cess of bread making. A noteworthy t feature in the firm's existence, and one which bears undoubted evidence of the cordiality and good relationship which has, existed, and still exists between employer and employed, is the number of the latter who are credited with long service dis- tinctions and who may well append the military D.S.O. to their names. Notable amongst them are Councillor John Mor- gan, Merthyr, chief accountant to the firm, 19 £ years' service; Mr. Rd. Davies, clerk, 18 years; and Mr. Frank Evans, manager, Porth branch, 17 years. There were also a number of other officials pre- sent at the function whose term of ser- vice with the firm run into the tens. At 8 o'clock, the party adjourned to a large room connected with the Hannah Street premises, where a convivial meeting was held and over which Mr. Evans presided. The walls of the room were bedecked with a number of suitable mottoes and such that adorn the pathway of the successful business man. Amongst those inscribed were:—"Success to the Firm," "Integ- rity," Thrift," "Honesty," "Health," "Prosperity," "Industry," and" Long Life and Happiness to Mr. and Mrs. William Evans. Mr. Evans, in his introductory address, .said that they were an hour late in start- ing, due no doubt to the enjoyment derived at the garden party. The programme would, therefore, have to be curtailed. In the first place he desired to express the sincere pleasure which it gave him in meet- ing practically the whole of his staff at the termination of a business career ex- tending over 21 years. It was an event which he had looked forward to. He had intended to hold the function after the 20th year, but a wiser head thought it better to celebrate it on the 21st birth- day. During the 21 years,, as anybody might have guessed, the firm had met with a good many ups and downs, but, fortunately, there were more ups than downs (cheers). With these results they had met in considerable numbers that afternoon, and excluding the mineral water staff, no less than 199 employees had partaken of tea, which clearly indi- cated that the success of the firm, if not phenomenal, was rather unusual (ap- plause). Having, regard to the various businesses and trades which they were engaged in and the different kinds of labour they employed, they made a very happy family around the tea table (laughter). Some of the members of the staff had been in the employ of the firm for 17, 18 and 20 years. To those the career of the firm was well-known, but it was to the younger ones that he parti- cularly desired to review the past. Mr. Evans then dwelt upon the growth of the various departments, and in so doing stated that the success which had attended the first meat department was chiefly due to the sagacity of Mrs. Evans. Without her the success attained would not have been so great (hear, hear). After the bakery business had been in existence for some time, he found that there was no alternative but to suspend operations at this particular branch, as he had come to the conclusion that he had started it ten years too soon, as people made their own bread. Later on, people began to give up bread-making, and he immediately saw the need of a, bakery in the district. He thereupon restarted this trade, and to-day he ventured to state it was one of the largest and most up-to-date in the whole of Wales. To the staff in this department he desired to take that opportunity of bearing testimony to the energy and tact displayed by them. Referring to the mineral water department, Mr. Evans, said that they were the biggest brewers of non-alcoholic beverages. He concluded a capital review of the firm's progress by bearing high testimony to those who had assisted him in his business (loud cheers). Mr. Frank Evans, manager, Porth branch, dwelt upon the advantages to be gained by a perfect unison between the employer and his servants. There was nothing, he stated, to be gained by being at cross purposes. The employer bought the goods, but it was useless him doing this unless he had the right. assistants behind the counter to dispose of them. His connection with the assistants at Porth had always been of a harmonious nature. The success, of the business depended upon each individual link. The assistants should strive to gain the esteem of each other as well as the respect of their employer, and then their success would be assured (hear, hear). A very pleasant surprise now awaited both Mr. and Mrs. Evans, in the form of a presentation subscribed for by the em- ployees. Mr. Evans was made the, re- cipient of a beautiful gold hunter non- magnetic watch, supplied by Messrs. Mappin and Webb, London. The watch bore the following inscription —" Pre- sented to Mr. William Evans by his em- ployees as a token of esteem and regard on the completion of 21 years' trading as Thomas and Evans. Porth, February, 22nd, 1906." Mr. Thomas Isaacs, in making the pre-

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Pontygwaith. With deep regret we record the death of the four:months-old child of Mr. Jacob Meredith, 22, Fenwick Street. Ponty- gwaith. Mr. Meredith, years ago, was a resident of Ferndaie, and took a, pro- minent part in the Baptist Church. We extend our sympathy to the family in their hour of trouble. Things are progressing favourably at the new chapel, Soar. The vestry will be ready for use in about, three weeks' time; this will be a fine hall to hold meetings, capable of seating about 300. The chapel will be finished about September and will be one of the finest in the district. Pontygwaith people were honoured on Saturday last by the visit of some of the P.S.A. from Reading, who were on a visit to Porth for the day. A large number walked over the mountain from Porth Crossing by Penrhys Isaf Farm, Some went through Llewellyn Street, while others walked along the mountain side to Wattstown.

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-=-" Tors-Pentre Ambulance Brigade. A meeting, of the Ton-Pentre Ambulance Brigade was held on Wednesday evening at, Ton Boys' School, Mr. Edwards. M.E.. presiding, for the purpose of electing officers for the Brigade. The following were appointed:—Chief surgeon. Dr. T. L. Llewellyn; sergeants. P.S. Maurice White and P.O. W. Jones corporals, P.C. D. [. James, Messrs. T. J. Vaughan, Bundy, and Albert Jones storekeeper. Sergt. Walter Davies. It was agreed that the headquarters of the Brigade should be at the Ton Library, and that the sanction of the Rhondda Education Com- mittee be asked for the use of Ton bovs' playground for drill work. 0

Mining Successes. The following successes in the recent Mining Examinations held at Cardiff have been declared — Mr. William Griffiths, under-manager. No. 2 Cambrian Colliery. Clvdach Vale, First Class Mining Certificate. _Mr. Henry Jones, Liwynypia Colliery, First Class Mining Engineer's Certificate, T. D. Davies, Edmundstown, has also secured a First Class Certificate, and Mr. Jehoida Davies. Tonyrefail. also secured a Second Class Certificate at the same examination. Mr. Gomer Edwards. Tonyrefail. ob- tained the highest number of marks in the county in the First Class at the recently held examination of the Gla- morgan County Council in Geology.

Olub Sacretary Sued, Looking Out For Light Employ- ment. At Ystrad County Court on Tuesday last, before Judge Bryn Roberts. James B. Grant, ,secretary of the National Democratic Club. Penygraig, was sued by Messrs. E. Meredith and Sons, Tony- pandy, for L6 odd in respect of grocery, etc., supplied. The defendant pleaded insufficiency of earnings, and stated that he was only in receipt of 15s. as club secretary. He was out of work, and was looking out for some light emplovment. No order was made.

.:J sentation, stated that it gave him much pleasure as a fourteen-year-old servant to ask Mr. Evans to kindly accept from him, on behalf of the employees, a small token of their esteem, and he also desired to express a most sincere wish for both Mr. I and Mrs. Evans future happiness (cheers). Councillor John Morgan, Merthyr, then made the presentatioaa of a very hand- some pearl and diamond necklet to Mrs. Evans, and in the course of his remarks expressed a. fervent hope that she would five long to assist her devoted husband in his huge undertaking. In responding, on behalf of himself and his wife, Mr. Evans, said that he was ex- ceedingly thankful to them for their ex- pressions of good wishes and kind senti- ments. With the presentation made to him that evening the present week was certainly a red-letter one to him and one which would never fade from his memory. During the evening, selections were given by a number of the employees, and the meeting throughout was thoroughly enjoyable.