The Glamorgan Gazette

"J LOCAL GOSSIP. — GJyn Ogwr was a manor held by Gilcert de Clare, 1295 (writes Cadrawd"). P'ateut Rolls 20 Octr., Westminster, "Writ de ex- tends directed to the tenants of the lands of Meskyn, Senhenith, Tyr Iarll. Ruthin, Taly- fan, Glynogwr, Coytif, Oggemore, A van, Neath, etc., for Gilbert de Clare. Earl, etc.. and Joan, the King's daughter, his co.iso- to whom the King had restored these lands. which he had taken into his own- hands by reason of the disturbances there with the men admitted to the King's peace. Mandate to Walter Hakelute (keeper of Ll-an«.ris.iTit Castle), to make livery." Cal Pat Rolis. 20 Edward II., 1326. Dated Cardiff, Octr. 27. To Mewelyn ap Cynwrig. David Meurig, and Madoc Vaughan, to raise the people of Miskin, Glyn Rhct^iney, Talyfan, Rythin and Glyn Ogwr against the invaders. Giyn OgRe. with Ogmore, Llantrisant, Glyn Rhondda, Meskyn, and Tir larll (Llan- gonith), formed part of the Duchy of Lancas- ter lands; and there are references to it in the minister's account of Edward III., Rich- ard1 II.. Henry IV. and VI., Richard III., Henry VII. and VIII., and Elizabeth. There have been some who have doubted that Giyn Ogwr was ever a manor, but it certanly was and formed part of the old Duchy of Lancas- ter. The Court heM at Giyn Ogwr was a Court Leet, which was incidental to every manor in feudal times. Americaments cr fines were passed at these courts. The court held A.D. 1516 was such a one, held before Richard Adams and Hugh Charles, Lieuten- ants of the Court, and Philip ap Hywel and others of the jury. The Church of Glyn Ogwr was granted in 1195 to the Abbey of St. Peter's. Glouces- ter, by Charter (Liandecdnck) and also EgloG Keynor. i.e., Llangeinor. Presentment of the Grand Jur^ at the great Sessions at Cardiff on Friday, the 10th day of April, 1719. "The jury present—Robert William of the Parish of Newcastle, for the seditious and dis- loyal words by him spoken of his said Majesty King George, the 20th day of at New- castle, agd. vizt.—God dam King George, and there will come a better King to tire country than he" and that David Thomas. Richard Edmunds, Evan ap Evan, and Roger Whiiams Tvere there, present and gave information thereof. Then follow the names of the Jury. Robert William had evidently been imbibing trather freely of the "cwrw melyn bach" on the Newcastle side of the Ogmore, at Peny- b-ont. One can picture him dressed up in "brethyn ilwyd," and putting up his fiste in fighting attitude, and shouting, Y fi yw'r gwr gora yn Mhenybont, go damo'r hen Frenin Shors, fe geir digon o'i well i fod ar y Triad. Then with all his authority the bailiff of Newcastle draws his staff and arrests the drunken man. Tableau, some more in- teresting items from the same source. 1761.—Clwistcpher Wilkins, of the Parish of Saint Atha.n, weaver, and others, gave bond of JE20 to appear at next Sessions to give evidence against John Phillips, of the Parish of Llantwit Major, for carrying away wearing apparels and plate off the sea shore at Gileston and St. Athan, the property of Evan Leys and Mathew Pryse. Poor Shon Phylib was evidently of the class known in the Vale of Glamorgan years ago as "wreckers" and they were a legion. 1763.—Inquest at the Parish Church of Uangonoyd on. Ho-well Rees and Thomas Rees, brothers, of Drisiog. in the Parish of Margam, who were accidentally drowned whilst bathing in Lambbourch, on the river Avan, by the sea shore, in a pool called the Gywy. The two place-names are interesting, but either the spot or the pool mentioned by name would be hard now to find. 1761—Inquest at the dwelling-house of Wil- liam Hopcin, at Liangonoyd. before Henry Thomas, Esquire, coroner, on the body of Jenet Griffith, widow. There are 14 jury- men's names given, and the case was that Jenet Griffith, in going from Llangonoyd1 to her abode at Cwmdu, and the night being dark, lost her way and fell over the cliff or precipice called Tarran y Garth, from the top to the bottom, about ten fathoms. Verdict Accidental death." 1707.—Another cifrious entry is the follow- ing account of Thomas William of Ptenros (now called1 Penrhys) who stopped up at Efail- fach, Baglan. the river Afan Fach through the upper part of the Parish of Miehaelston to the Church of B-aglan, whereby the river overflowed and prevented his Majesty's sub- jects passing at Efailfach, aforesaid, it being the great road leading from the town and borough of Neath, and to the town and borough of Llantrisant. This road is still in existence but very little used; it is one of the coarsest thoroughfares in the county at present, but none better could be had for Sir Thomas Picton to lead his Welsh regiment to the plains of Waterloo. Old John Evans, Rrynmawr, whom I well remember, uf-ed to say that he saw the General and his men passing his place. These items show very pointedly to us how fa.r advanced we are in: every respect to those who occupied this country one hundred and fifty years ago. But when we compare the diays of anarchy and rebellion and bloodshed— days which cast a gloom over Europe—with our own days of peace, of commercial enter- prise, and of high religious pretensions, we may be allowed to ask the pertinent question whether we are richer or whether our lives are more peaceful, happier, or more produc- tive of good to our neighbours and cf service to heaven. The Scotch poet Burns wrote Gie me ae spark o nature's fire, It's a' the learning I desire." We may feel confident that the so much vaunted education of to-day, in spite of all the "grinding mills" and apparatus, has made no more progress than in the times of our less favoured ancestors. The brand of the Almighty is the only sterling gold, in spite of Royal influences. Royal and other titles-.

Mr. John Brown, aged sixty-five, a master plasterer, of Kersall, near Manchester, was travelling by train to Bridlington, in company with his wife, when he moved the handle of the door, which flew open. He fell on to the line and .was fatally injured. In the Tyroleee Alps Judge Tampier, of Vienna, and a Munich tourist have met their death. Colour-Sergeant Launcelev. of the King's Royal Rifles, blew out his brains at Colchester on Sunday, and about the same time Private Bedford, of the Bedfordshire Regiment, com- mitted suicide in a similar manner. William Arthur Taylor. formerly aenstant librarian, has been remanded charged with steal- ing a number of valuable books from Rochester Free Library.

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BRIDGEND POLICE COURT. -+- Saturday.—Before Messrs. R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), W. Llewellyn, J. Knott, T. C. Jones. J. I. D. Xicholl, J. HoweiLs, W. J. Lewis, J. L. Lambert, and Rev. H. Eynon Lewis. SOLICITORS SPORTING OFFER. BATCH OF SUMMONSES WITHDRAWN. The following summonses had been ad- journed from the previous week:—Allied' Brickie, 46 Geiii-street, Caerau, collier, against John Jenkins, 45 Gelli-street, collier, for assault, and against Margaret Jenkins, his wife, for abusive language; Margaret Jenkins against Rosina Brickie, wire or the above complainant, for abusive language; Margaret Ann Rees, 51 Gelli-street. against Rosina Brickie, far, assault; Police against Ro-silla Brickie and John Jenkins for abusive languge. All the offences were aiieged to have been committed on July 10th. Since the adjournment of the cases Rosina Brickie had issued summonses for assault against John Jenkins and Alfred Davies, of ol Gelli- street. Mr. Phillips. Pontypridd, and Alderman T. J. Hughes were the solicitors in the cas-e^. Mr. Phillips applied for a further adjourn- ment owing to police witnesses being at the Assizes. Alderman Hughes remarked that he pointed out the previous week. before he was in the cases, that it would be advisable to adjourn them for a fortnight on account of the As- sizes, but Mr. Phillips would not agree, as he hoped to be enjoying the salubrious air of Llandrindcd Wells. Mr. Phillips And now my friend wants to be enjoying the same thing on the following Saturday. Alderman Hughes: Xo. I hope to be enjoy- ing the air of the sea for some weeks. Mr. Phillips: I think we had better with- draw the cases. I am willing to withdraw mine ff Mr. Hughes will withdraw his. (Laughter.) Alderman Hughes Many a. word is spoketi in jest which might be said in earnest. I cannot help thinking it would be a good thing to adjourn the cases to the Day of Judgment. Eventually Alderman Hughes agreed to a withdrawal. Supt. Menhinick at first remarked that he could not be so magnanimous, but ultimately he withdrew the police summonses. Mr. S. H. Stockwood (magistrates' clerk) remarked that all the parties had been down to the court twice, and had had to pay their own expenses. Mr. Phillips: And mine. Mr. Stockwood (to Alderman Hughes): And yours? Alderman Hughes: Mine ic a labour of love. (Laughter.) The Bench acceding, the cases were then withdrawn. WENT TO AMERICA." Mary Ann Dixon (formerly Langston). 17 North-street, Bridgend., summoned Rees John, 41 Grove-road, NantyffyHon. for arrears of JE16 2s. 6d. on an affiliation order. At the previous Court. Mr. J. T. Howell, for complainant, said defendant went to America three or four days after the making of the' order, which was for 2s. 6d. a week. The case was adjourned owing to an offer on the part of defendant's relatives to pay a sum in settlement. Mr. J. T. Howell now stated that an offer had been made to pay E5 down and the bal- ance by instalments within 28 days. He waB prepared to accept the figures, if he could be satisfied that defendant would not go off to America again. Mr. E. E. Davies (for defendant): I am making the best offer possible for my friesd. Defendant does not offer to pay anything. He offers to go to gaol. The Bench ordered defendant to pay L5 down. and the remainder within a month; in default one month's imprisonment. PARENTS' MAINTENANCE. Charles Gore, Pont Hirwain, Coity, labourer, was summoned in respect of the maintenance of his mother.—Relieving Officer Richard Davies stated that defendant agreed in July. 1907, to pay Is. 6d. per week. but he had paid nothing for the past 24 weeks.— Defendant offered to contribute Is. per week, and an order was made for payment of this amount, with the costs. 8s. 6d. A similar order was made on William Hop- kins, Penyvai, moulder, who was summoned in respect of the support of his mother, Eliza- beth Hopkins, Bridgend. ASSAULT CHARGE WITHDRAWN. Margaret Davies, of Llanavon-terrace, Nan- tyffyilon, summoned John Davies, 12 lonna- road. Xantyffyllon, collier, for assault on the 21st July. Mr. E. E. Davies was for the complainant, and Mr. D. Llewellyn for the defence. Mr. Davies applied for permission to with- draw the summons, which was granted. STONE-THROWING BY BOYS. Gilym Davies and Garfield Thomas, of Pontyrhil, collier boys, were charged with throwing stones, to the danger of passengers. P.C. Mercer said the boys were throwing stones on the railway. He had received com- plaints from the stationmaster and yard fore- man The cases were dismissed on the boys pro- mising not to repeat the offence. A SECOND OFFENCE. Gwen Hughes. Brithdir-cottages, Maesteg, married, was summoned for stealing a quan- tity of coal, value 3d., the property of North's Navigation Collieries Co. P.S. Rees Davies spoke to seeing defendant on a tip. When she saw him she ran away, and on the edge of the tip dropped a bag containing coal. Defendant's husband was a sinker, who was not allowed the privilege,of securing house coal at a cheap rate. In fining defendant £ 1, the Chairman said it was only the other day she was fined for a similar offence. A HUSBAND S DELUSIONS." Citilla Minty, 30 Margam-street, Cymmer, applied for a separation- order to be made against her husband, Ittai David Minty, 31 Railway-terrace, Caerau, collier, on the ground of his persistent cruelty. Complainaint said she was married to de- fendant at Glyncorrwg in .May, 1901, and there were five children whose ages ranged from 7 years to five months. Defendant was jealous of her, charged her with '•terrible things," and continually watched her. He had been ill and was curious in his manner. He had threatened what lie would do to her if he found her out. She was afraid that in his delusions he might murder her, and1 it would be no fault of his. She dare not live with him. The doctors told her one thing at one time, and another thing at another. One doctor said he would1 recommend him for Bridgend, but said she would have to see the relieving officer. Mr. S. H. Stockwood The doctor won't aet without the police, and the police won't act without the doctor. That is the position, I think. Supt. Menhinick nodded assent. Defendant admitted that he struck his wife. It was because she went up to some fields after he had protested three times. The case was adjourned for a week to enable the defendant to be examined' by a doctor. WATERED MILK. Lewis Owen, Tynwern Cottage, Nanty- ffyilon, milk vendor, was charged with selling milk at Maesteg which contained added water.—Evidence was given by Inspector San- some as to the taking of samples. He pro- duced- the analyst's certificate.—Defendant said he sold the milk as he had it from the farmer's. He fetched it personally every morning.—Inspector Sansouie said, he had taken samples for six years from the defend- ant, and they had been all right in the past. —A n.ne of £1 and costs was imposed. The Chairman remarked that it ought not to be considered that the defendant to en action of that sort wilfully defrauded the public. He was the responsible party, but the fault might not be his. Milk vendors could easily have their milk analysed by the Board of Agriculture at a nominal fee. Supt. Menhinick said that all the farmers had received) circulars informing them that they could have analyses made at a charge of 6d. THS LODGER BLAMED. MAESTEG HUSBAND AND WIFE. Elizabeth Davies, Maesteg, applied' for an order of separation from her husband, John Davies, c/o Henry Davies, Prince of Wales, Maesteg, blacksmith, on the ground of his persistent eruetly. Alderman, T. J. Hughes was for the complainant, and Mr. D. Llew- ellyn for the defence. Complainant stated that- she was married to the defeadant in January, 1895, and there were three children, aged 13, 9 and 8 years. Twelve months after the marriage she had to complain of his behaviour, and he had, been .t intemperate habits during the whole of their married life. Three months before the birth of the second child he knocked her downstairs because she took a lighted cigar- ette out of his mouth when she thought lie was asleep. The day of the hearse show three o;r four years ago he struck her because some- thing was wrong at the table, breaking the bridge of her nose. Accusing her of taking money from his pocket on another occasion, he seized her by the thioat and held her until her little boy fetched his (defendant's) father, when he turned her out of the house, and she remained out all night. She had had' to keep lodgers ever since they had been married be- cause he lost time and was intemperate. Eight weeks ago she was at that court as a witness, and on her return found him in drink. He offered her a little over £2 out of his fortnight's wages, and said he had lost his pay ticket. She objected, and he struck her. His cousin, who was present, protested, and they got up to fight. Recently he threw tix knives at her, and one struck her on the lip. By Mr. Llewellyn It was not true that all the trouble was through a lodger named Hop- kins. She had run her husband into debt, but it was his fault, as he would not work. She could not say whether the debts amoun- ter to £ 41. Hopkins helped her to the sta- tion with her box when she went away a fort- night ago. By Alderman Hughes: Hopkins was stand- ing in the road with a group of other., when she asked his assistance to help her to carry her box. She had no-one to help her. Mary Ann Small, 41 Garn-road, said she did washing for Mrs. Davies. She heard de- fendant ask his wife for money for drink, and saw him strike her with his clenched fist. She had heard him "abuse her awful." Reginald xxopkins, coal trimmer, said he had lodged with the Davies's for nearly two years. He had1 seen defendant assault his wire half a dozen time, and saw him throw some knives at her. The knives were thrown so rapidly that he had no time to intervene. Mr. Llewellyn Did you go away the same day as she did?—Yes. Where did you go?—To Swansea. Where did she go?—To Skew en. Have you ever been out with her dmring the time you lodged there ?—I have spoken- to her oa the street. I put it to yon that you went away to- gether ?—No. Ins-pector Sansome said complainant came to the Police Station on July 5th. She was very much distressed, and bleeding from a cut on the lower lip. He saw defendant next day, and lie said She threw the knife at me, and I threw it back." He admitted that he did not work reguarly, and said it was be- cause his wife did not get his meals ready in time. He also said he did not suspect his wife. Etefeiidant, in the box, said he lived happily with his wife until Hopkins came to live there and his presence was the cause of all the unpleasantness. He told his wife she was too friendly with the man, but she would not get rid of him. His wife was very quick- tempered. James Howells. who lodged with the par- ties, and' a cousin of the defendant, said he had seen no more ill-treatment there than occurred in other families. (Laughter.) Alderman Hughes Why did you fight with him ? Witness: I was in drink, and was told he had struck her, but he did not see it. The Chairman said the case was a difficult one to come to a decision upon, but they thought the lodger had had a great deal to do with it. The case would be adjourned to see if the parties would come together again. Alderman Hughes: The lodger went directly he was told, and has not been to the house since. Do you think a mainten- ance order should be made in the meantime. Mr. Llewellyn said defendant was quite prepared to take his wife back. The Chairman said defendant's behaviour in the meantime would affect their decision at the adjourned hearing. No cutler would be Inade. The case was adjourned for five weeks. BICYCLE UNDER BEDCLOTHES. ALLEGED THEFT AT KENFIG HILL. Owen Richard Jones, Kenfig Hill, rider, was charged with stealing a bicycle, value JE4. from outside the Prince of Wales. Kenfig Hill, the property of David Mordecai, on the previ- ous evening. P.C. Savage said he visited the defendant's house at five o'clock that morning, and found the bicycle on a bed under the bedclothes. The chain and bell had been taken off. He arrested' defendant at 9 a.m. at Cnbbwr Fawr Colliery. In reply to the charge, he .said he was not guilty of stealing. Defendant was r emanded. DEFICIENT IN BUTTER FAT. David Rees. Tai Waun Farm, Nantyffyilon, milk vendor, was summoned for selling mi'k deficient in butter fat.—Mr. E. E. Davies, for the defence, said it was a custom of Mrs. Rees to mix the milk together from all the cows, so that an average quality was sold. On the occasion the sample was taken the girl was entrusted with the-milk, which was not mixed, and it was thought a sample was taken from a poor cow. Testimonials were produced from a number of weU-known people in Maesteg.—Defendant was fined 1;1. SCHOOL CASES. The following were summoned1 in respect of the non-attendance of their children at school:— Heolycyw. William Henry Evans, 15 High-street, fined 5s. James Smithy 1 W oodhi ne-terr ace, 5s. Henry Howe, 1 Rail- way-terrace, os. David Evans, 19 High- street, 5s. John Bewbier, 1 Hedieys-terrace, 5s. Bridgend.—William Hughes, Chapel-street, 5s. James lhx, 4 The Khiew, 5s.; Phoebe Pike, 43 Brewery-road, 5s. Maesteg.—John Davies, 46 Maesteg-road, 5s. John Davies, 9 Plasnewydd-street, 10s.; Elizabeth A. Griffiths, 11 West-street, 10s.; Winiam Dibble. 5414 Bridgend-road, 10s. William Morgan, 40 Castle-street, os. Thos. Davies, 15 McGregor-row, 5s. Margaret Keefe, 12 Park-street, ¿s.; William Price, 76 Bridgend-road, 15s. Caerau.—Charles G. Hughes, 53 Hermon- road, 15s. Jonathan Thomas, 27 Railway-ter- race, os. Sidney John Harris, 88 C'aerau- road, 5s.; James Simmons, 98 Caerau-road, 5s. William Henry Wiikins, 87 Victoria- road, 5s. Elizabeth Clarke, 15 Alexendra- road', 10s. Elizabeth Jackeway, 15 Albert- street, 10s. Elias Rogers, 81 Caerau-road, 5s.; George Bailey, 29 Metcalfe-street. 5s. Nantyffyilon.—John Howelis, 25 Coegnant- road, os. Thomas Evans, 15 Glanavon-ter- race, os. MISCELLANEOUS. William Richards, of Aberkenfig, was fined 5s. for keeping a dog without a license. William Davies, Bridgend, refresh- ment house keeper, and Edward Eads, Price- town, collier, had to pay 2s. 6d. each for al- lowing their dogs to be at large at night. Eleanor Davies, of Ewenny Mills, Ewenny, widow, was summoned- in respect of non-pay mentofjE12 rates. Defendant undertook to pay E;5 down, and the balance by Thursday. For allowing horses to stray the following had to pay 2s. 6d. each:—Richard Spencer, Pencoed, labourer; Ivor Pearce, Pencoed, collier; Lewis Jones, Pencoed, haulier; Gwenllian Bevan, Pencoed, widow; David Mordecai. Pencoed. milk vendor. A sum- mons against David Lewis, of C'oity, milk ven- .1 J! 1 uur, was uisiriissL'u. William Lewis, Pontyrhil', collier, and Thomas Evans, Pontvcymmer, collier, had to pay 15s. each for committing nuisances in the public thoroughfare. Fines of los. were imposed on each of tl e following for using indecent language: — Frank Chard. Blaengarw, collier; John Pal- mer, Blackmill. collier, and Henry Cook, Pontycymmer, collier. David Williams and Evan Reynolds, Oe- more Vale, colliers, were charged with fight- ing at Blackmill. Reynolds appeared: and complained that Williams was continually molesting him.—Williams, who did not ap- pear, was fined 30s., and the case against Reynolds was dismissed. For being drunk and disorderly. James Jones, Bridarend. haulier, was fined- los. John Howell's, Kenfig Hill, collier (at Porth- cawty, 15s. John Griffiths, Bryncethin, labourer, charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and1 cart, was fined 20s. John Frederick, Bryncoch, labourer, and Morgan Bowen, Cefn Hirgoed, collier, had to pay 10s. each for obtaining drink at the Castle Hotel, Bridgend, on Sunday by farsely representing themselves to be travellers. Monday.—Before Messrs. Oliver Sheppard and W. J. Lewis. THEFTS AT PENYVAI AND BLAENGARW James Turner, no fixed abode, was charged with stealing two shirts from outside the shop belonging to Watts, The Strand, Blaengarw. He was fined1 £ 1 or 14 days. Mo-sts Stafford, no fixed abode, was simi- larly dealt with for stealing 31bs. of bacon, value :15" from the tap room of the New Ho use, Penyvai, the property of Mary Thomas. SON THREATENS FATHER. Evan Williams, a timberman, of Bryn- eethin, was summoned for assaulting his sis- ter, Mary Jane Ecclestone, and using threats towards his father. John Williams, of Bryn- eethin, a white-haired old ma.n. Defendant was bound over in regard- to the second charge at the request of his father, who said lie- did not wish to press the charge. The magistrates warned the defendant that if he did not take care he would get into serious trouble. He ought to be ashamed of himself for using threats towards his father, whom he ought to look after and protect. Defendant, who said he did not wish to lay a finger on. his father, promised- to leave the house. The charge of assault. was withdrawn. POLICE ASSAULT. John Mo ran-, Caerau, labourer, charged! with being drunk and disorderly and assault- ing P.C. 67, was fined 15s. or seven days for the first offence, and £1 or 14 days for the sc-cond. John Thomas, Maesteg, labourer, was- fined £ 1 or 14 days for being dlrunk and disorderly. ORCHARD ROBBING. The following school boys were bound over in the sum of 40s. for six months for stealing apples at Bridgend:—Robert Madge, Wm. M-adge, Wtn. Stanton, James Stanton, Wm. Francis, and Walter Connolly, from the gar- den of Sarah Sant; Ernest Pleass, Cyril Fielding, Ivor Richards, Thos. Badma-n, and Lewis G. Davies, from the garden of Arthur Stew; Frederick Jenkins, Albert Lewis. Geo. Donovan, George Hiscock, Thomas Hitchcock, Philip James, William May, and Charles Gro- now, from the garden of John Lewis, Bu liar at Villa. P.C.'s E. T. Davies and Goldsmith gave evidence.

ROYAL VISIT TO WALES. 4- PRINCESS LOUISE AND THE DUKE OF ARGYLL AT MISKIN. JUDGE WILLIAM SS MEMORIAL HALL OPENED. SUNDAY AT ST. DONATS. Her Royal Highness the Princess Louise and the Duke of Argyll journeyed from Lon- don on Thursday afternoon, last week, ac- companied by their suite, Lady Victoria Rus- sell and Captain Probert, and arrived at Miskin Manor late in the evening. There they were the guests of Mr. Rhys Williams and Mrs. Gwilym Williams during their offi- cial visit to Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valley on Friday and Saturday. The party travelled by saloon from Pad- dington and- reached Cardiff at 4.40 p.m., being met by Mr. Rhys Williams and the chief officials of the Great Western Railway Station. The Princess and his Grace motored to Miskin, arriving shortly after 5 o'clock. The weather was unpropitious and marred the otherwise pleasant motor drive from the city to the manor at Miskin- Thick drizzling rain fell without interruption and- a heavy mist hung over the country. The time of the arrival of Her Royal Highness had not been disclosed, and the few score inhabitants of the little village at Miskin were unaware of the presence of the distinguished visitors, who passed through the gateway into the drive of the manor practically unobserved. Her Royal Highness and his Grace were re- ceived on alighting by Mrs. Gwilym Williams. AT MISKIN. The house party at Miskin in honour of the Royal visitors included Lord Aberdare, General Sir Ivor Herbert, M.P., and Lady Herbert, Mr. Harold Russell, Mr. Godfrey Williams and the Hon. Mrs. Godfrey Wil- liams (Aberpergwin), and Mrs. Rankin. The party dined in the large dining-room, which is adorned by a portrait painting of the late, Judge Gwilym Williams in characteristic- pose, this having been presented to him nearly a quarter of a century ago by the in- habitants of Llantrisant, Pontypridd, and the. Rhondda Valley on his relinquishing the office of stipendiary magistrate in order to undertake the more onerous duties of that of County Court Judge. There were no decorations in the village of Miskin. This is not due to lack of enthu- siasm on the part of the villagers, but was a strict observance of a desire expressed by her Royal Highness that no display should be made within, the immediate neighbourhood of Miskin. A concert was given at Miskin Manor at night, the Rhondda Orpheus Glee Society being honoured with the preparation of the programme. Some members of the party have previously sung before Royalty at Wind- sor. The party is a partial reconstitutiom of the famous Rhondda Glee Society, which was conducted by the late Mr. Tom Stevens, and won the encomiums of the late Queen- Victoria when commanded to give selec- tions at Windsor. The choir's repertoire gave ample scope to the sonorous and reson- ant baritones and' the mellowness of the tenors, and the dramatic and marshalling spirit was pleasingly wedded to light glees. Immediately the programme was concluded the Princess approached the conductor, Mr. David Jones, and warmly shook his hand, re- marking, "It has been simply beautiful. The voices seemed so fresh." The Princess, in taking leiave, remarked, "I am highly de- lighted with your performance." The Duke of Argyle approached the members of the choir and expressed his personal pleasure in, having heafrd such beautiful singing. "I have heard Welsh singing before," added his Grace, when Welsh choirs sang before the late Queen. The Princess has been highly delighted," he added, and I believe there is nothing like a choir of men." THREE PRESENTATIONS. Three. interesting presentations were made to Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll, on. Friday, when she accompanied the Duke to Trealaw, near Pontypridd, where lie opened a hall in memory of the late Judge Gwilym Williams. The Princess received a gold medal, show- ing the famous one-span bridge of Ponty- pridd, from Mr. Moses Jones, with a bouquet from the ladies of the town; a Davy Jones lamp of gold, with a vellum address inside, from Mr. David Jenkins, the oldest survivor of the Tynewydd inundation disaster; and an address in a silver casket from Miss Lallira Llewellyn at the hall itself. Three arches spanned the royal route through Pontypridd- which was lined with miners dressed in their best. One of the arches bore the Welsh words: "Croesaw I Ddeheud-er C'ymru"—"Welcome to South Wales." From another were suspended hun- dreds of colliers' safety lamps, and the third was composed of masses of the best steam coal. JUDGE WILLIAMS'S MEMORIAL-HALL. The Memorial-hall which has been erected by Mr. Rhys Williams in memory of his father, the late Judge Gwilym Williams, at Trealaw, is an imposing building, and well supplies a greatly felt want in Mid-Rhondda. The whole building has cost upwards of £ 6,000, and, in order to secure a good posi- tion, Mr. Williams further spent a consider- able sum in buying out the lessees. The building comprises an assembly-hall just above the street level, providing accommoda- tion for about a thousand people, and a work- men's institute in the basement. The hall is planned to acommcdate about 550 on the ground floor, and 400 in, the balcony and top gallery, while the platform will give accom- modation for another 50. The whole build- ing is thoroughly up-to-date in construction. The floors are of concrete, finished with wood blocks, maple being used in the assembly- hall, while the floors of the vestibles are fin- ished in mosaic work of various patterns. The interior of the hall has been very taste- fully furnished throughout, the platform and1 high gallery arches being crowned with shields representing the coat-of-arms of the late Judge's family. VISIT TO RHONDDA FACH. Her Royal Highness completed her tour of the Rhondda Valleys on Saturday by a visit to the Rhondda Fach, and the reception ac~ corded her was, if possible, more enthusiastic than on the preceding day. Weather con- ditions were much more favourable, with the result that the route which her Royal High- ness traversed from Porth to Mardy was even- more congested with cheering multitudes than, was the case 011 Friday. the one great object of the visit was to encourage ambu- lance work in the district, a work which is so essential in a mining district, and the fact that her Royal Highness took such a keen in- terest in a .matter which so closely affected the welfare of the toilers of the vaileys made Saturday's visit exceedingly popular. Ynyshu- looked its gayest, and a completely successful endeavour to compete with the Rhondda 1 awr was made. Mardy presented a very gay aspect in an- ticivatio,n of her Royal Highness's arrival. Early in the day all the Ambulance Brigade divisions of the Rhondda Valleys and Ogmore Vale wee in attendance—upwards of SCO strong—and were under the command of Chief-superintendent T. E. Richards, assisted by District Secretary Southam and Superin- tendent-secretaries Davidson and Osmond. The Princess's appearance, accompanied by the Duke of Argyll, was the signal for an out- burst of prolonged cheering, which lasted several minutes) the Princess meanwhile standing and smilingly bowing her acknow- ledgment. A challenge shield and prizes were presented by Her Royal- Highness to :— 1st prize and challenge shield, Mardy, 228 points; second prize, Ferndale, 216 points; third prize. Maindy and Eastern, 199; fourth prize, Abergorky, 194. The Royal party then proceeded to Caer- philly, in response to an invitation from the Marquess of Bute, to inspect the famous castle iruins. Madame Hughes Thomas's Welsh Ladi^ Choir gave a concert of Welsh music to tire Royal party at Miskin Manor' on. Saturday night. The choir sang in the fine old hall of the Manor House, which is richly decorated with trophies of war and' the chase from every part of the world. ST. DONATS CASTLE. On Sunday her Royal Highness, the Prin- cess .Louise, accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Argyll, the members of her suite, to- gether with members of the house party at Miskin Mianor, motored to the historic castle of St. Dcnats, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Stuart Williams. This was not the first visit of the Princess to the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, for in September last year H.R..ti. was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Mor- gan Williams, at St. Donats Castle, staying there for a few days on a private visit. On that occasion the Princess, who takes a keen interest in archaeology, was much interested in the restoration work which her host was carrying out at the castle—a stronghold which has played a prominent part in Welsh history, and she also accompanied him on several visits to places of historic interest in the neighbourhood,'taking motor drives as far as Bi econshire. The Duke of Argyll did not accompany his wife on that visit. The Royal party arrived on Sunday at St. Donats Castle at 1.30, and took lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Williams, the. Misses Williams, Mr. Idris Williams, and the house party at-St. Donats, amongst those invited to meet her Royal Highness being Colonel Wyndham-Quin, D.S.O., and Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, the Misses Mostyn (Talacie), Miss Herbert (of Llanarth),* and Mrs. Ebs- worth (of Llandough Castle). In the after- noon the Princess Louise and the Duke of Argyll inspected the castle, with its many interesting architectural features re-calling feudal times, and walked through the fine terrace gardens, the restoration of which has been completed since her Highness's visit of last September. The party also saw the old barracks—now restored with the exception of the roof—which were reminiscent of the stir- ring martial times when the great territorial landowners had their armed retainers for any emergency. After spending a pleasant after- noon amidst these historic surroundings. Princess Louise and the Duke of Argyll took tea with the other guests in the great hall, and at six o'clock the Royal party returned' by motor car to Miskin. Both going and re- turning they passed through historic Llantwit Major, and the villagers turned, out in con- I siderable numbers to watch the imposing pro- cession of nine motor cars, including pilot cars, but as the visit was regarded as purely private there was not that enthusiastic de- monstration which otherwise would have been accorded. On Monday morning the Princess journeyed to York to open the Pageant theire.

W. HANCOCK AND CO. ♦ — DIVIDEND OF 10 PER CENT. Colonel J. Gaskell presided1 at the 22nd ordinary general meeting ot sli-aieholders of William Hancock and Co., Ltd., Cardiff, on. Thursday last week. In moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, the Chairman said they had rather more than in- creased their sales in every department, and it was gratifying to note that much of their increased output consisted of free trade. (Hear, hear.) Mainly as the result of im- provements carried out in 1908, and in spite of the drawback that their raw materials had been dearer, they had succeeded in increasing the net profits in each branch of the business pro Tata to the increase in, the sales, and they considered this a happy augury. (Hear, hear.) Colonel GaskeM moved the adoption. of the report and statement of accounts, and a resolution, declaring that a dividend for the half-year be paid upon the Preferred Ordin- ary Shares at the rate of 6 per cent. per an- num, and on the Ordinary Deferred Shares at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum. Mr. J. N. Gill aid seconded, and the liesolu- tion was carried.

THE RUSSIAN POLICE SCANDAL. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times says that the Retch has found and in- terviewed Harting, the late chief of the Russian secret police in Paris. Harting ad- mits his identity with Landesen, who was convicted in Paris of complicity in bomb out- rages, but alleges that ever since he repented of hie youthful errors he has been a loyal employee of the police.

TERRITORIALS AND OUT-RELIEF. The guardians of Blackburn have notified the Army Council of the fact that some de- pendents of Territorials have applied to them for relief during the absence of their hus- bands at camp. The Army Council reply that Territorials receive pay allowances at Army rates during their training, and if a man's attendance at camp necessitates application for Poor Law relief, he should apply for leave of absence, as the Council agree that it is un- desirable any Territorials should become paupers.

Mr. Harcourt Kitchin, assistant manager of the Times, has been appointed manager and editor of the (rlasgou• Herald, in the room of Dr. William Wallace, who has retired on the ground of ill-health. The Northumberland miners' ballot for and against a strike in the coal trade reeulted as follows: For a strike, 25,103; against, Z^78b. The Welsh miners also voted in favour of supporting the Scotch minere.

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GLAMORGAN ASSIZES. 0 HEAVY SENTENCES ON BRIDGEND AND CAERAU MEN. Criminal Court.—Before Mr. Justice Sutton. MAi-.b i jui FATHER'S OFFENCE, Isaiah Jenkins (56), driver, was charged with an offence, under the Incest Act, OIK Lydia Jenkins, on the 18th April, at Maesteg. The'prisoner was sentenced to two years' hard labour for an attempted offence. CAERAU MAN S OFFENCE ON GRAND- DAUGHTER. Evan Emlyn Jones (57). a tin plater, was sentenced to five years' penal servitude on a charge of assaulting Eleanor Roberts, his grand-daughter, at Caerau on May 11th. BRIDGEND FATHER AND DAUGHTERS Ernest Denley (37), haulier, was charged with an assault on Sarah Denley and an attempted assault on May Dcnipy, at Bridgend. The girls are prisoner's daugh- ters. Prisoner was found guilty and sen- tenced to seven years' penal servitude. The above cases were all taken under the Incest Act, and were heard in camera., public and reporters being excluded. Civil Court.—Before Mr. Justice Channel. LLANTWIT AND COWBRIDGE FARMERS. James Board, a farmer, of Sheepleys, Cow- bridge, brought an action against Edward Rees, also a farmer, of Plymouth House, Llantwit Major, for damages for alleged slan- der. The case has been the subject of much in- terest among agriculturists in the district. Both the parties are well known and highly 'respected tenant farmers, find: were present in court with their witnesses. Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., M.P., and Mi*. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. S. D. Evans, solicitor, Cowbridge) were for the plaintiff, and Mr. B. Francis-Williams, K.C., and Mr. John. Sankey, K.C. (instructed by Messrs. T. J. Hughes and- Lewis, solicitors, Bridgend) appeared for the defendant. Mr. Abel Thomas said defendant was alleged to have made a reflection against the plaintiff: that he exhibited at a Llantwit Major show some sheep which had not beem in his possession the requisite six months. Defendant would now say there was no foun- dation for such statement, and that he had never made it. He had advised his client under those circumstances that the case should not be tried, and. each party should pay his own costs. Mr. B. Francis-Williams, K.C., stated that his client had all along, both in correspon- dence and pleadings, denied having slandered the plaintiff as alleged, and had come to the Court with his witnesses to prove it. He had never imputed dishonourable conduct to plaintiff, with whom he had been on most friendly terms for many years, and in view of this fact and aa plaintiff now withdrew from the action, he was quite wfiling to pay his own. costs of defending the suit. His Lordship expressed satisfaction with the settlement, which was honourable to both parties, and hoped that they would now re- snme their amicable relations with each other. The record was then withdrawn amd pro- ceedings closed. COWBRIDGE LADY'S CLAIM. Mrs. Emma Edmondea, widow, of Cow- bridge, brought an action for possession. against Thomas Owen Brown, of Tylorstown, and others, and sought a declaration that certain contracts for leases of land at Tylors- town should be treated as abandoned, and that she was entitled to possession. Mesne profits were also claimed, and damages for alleged breach of contract, it being submitted' that the lessee had failed to perform coven- ants as to certain work on the land'. Defen- dants counter-claimed for specific perform- ance of the agreement to lease, with damages. Mr. Sankey, K.C., and Mr. Vaughan Wil- liams (instructed by Messrs. E. G. Williams and Pritchard) were for the plaintiff, and Mir. Abel Thomas, K.C., and, ill*. Kelly (instruc- ted by Messrs. W. R. Davies and Co.) defen- ded. Defendant said' he had been, delayed int carrying out his agreement by the plaintiff's agent. He further contended he had carried- out the agreement in the terms laid down. His Lordship gave judgment for the defen- dants on the claim, and also on a counter- claim for specific performance of the agree- ment, and ialso for the return of rent.

GOLF. SOUTHERNDOWN LADiES' SUMMER MEETING. There was .a large muster of players at the Southerndown links on Saturday for the summer meeting of the ladies' club. About 40 ladies took part in the ladies' events (con- siderably in excess of last year's entry), while nearly twenty entered for the men's competi- tion. There was a strong westerly wind, which developed into half a gale as the day advanced. There were two bogey competi- tions for ladies in the morning, confined re- spectively to the low and high handicap players. Mrs. Storry and Miss Barclay, the former playing from a handicap of o and the latter from 9, tied for first place with 7 down in the competition for those with handicaps of 25 and under. On the re-play in the afternoon Mfs. Storry proved victorious. The competition for the high handicap players was won by Miss Majorie Randall, who was six down. Returning the same card in-the Challenge Cup event, Miss Randall also secured the trophy presented by the captain, of the club (Mrs. J. I. D. Nicholl, Merthyr- mawr). The men's bogey singles resulted in a win- for Mr. E. Bramley (Bridgend), who was 4 down, three tying for second place. In the mixed foursomes medal competition Mr. H. O. Irvinealld Miss Marjorie Randall tied for first place with Mr. and Mrs. Bramley, their net score being 93. It has been. arranged to re-play the tie to-day (Friday). Some in- teresting putting competitions took place after the foursomes; Miss Randall won for1 the ladies, with Miss Brewis second, while Mr. J. Newman secured the men's prize. Mrs. Williams, Tremains, is the lion, secre- tary. Details:- LADIES' BOGEY (Handicap, 23 and under). Strokes received. Mrs. Storry 5 7 down Miss Barclay 9 7 Miss Travis 14 9 Mrs. McCall 8 10 Mrs. Chave 12 12 1 1 Miss Hodge 7 12 LADIES' BOGEY (handicap 25 'and over). Strokes received'. Miss Randal] 20 6 down I Miss E. M. BreAvis 20 9 I GENTLEMEN'S BOGEY. Strokes l'ppp i ve-rl. l'ppp i ve-rl. E. Bramley 8 4 down J. M. Carey 11 4 1 1 H. C. Walker 6 5 L. H. Gottwaltz 0 > 5 J. A. Alexander 2 9 W. Sessions 7 11 11 J. Newman 14 11 MIXED FOURSOMES (MEDAL). Gross. H'cap Net. J Mr. H. O. Irvine and Miss M. Randall 107 14 93 Mr. and Mrs. Bramley 111 18 93 Dr. Chave and Miss Hodge 104 9 95 Dr. Barry and Mrs. Moxon 107 10J 96i Mr. J. Moxon and Mrs Storry 108 9} 98 £ Mr. H. Gottwaltz and Miss Bart ley 105 6 99 Mr. G. M. Cound and Mrs. McEwin 118 II} 100j 2 2 Rev. M. Evanson and Miss Barry 117 15 £ 101t LADY ARDEE CUP. The meeting opened on the previous day, when the Lady Ardee Cup, an event confined to members, was played for. The cup was won by Mrs. Ansty Chave, who, with a handi- cap of 16, returned a net card of 97, the run- ner-up bemg Miss Hodge, 110-9-101.

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TERRITORIALS AT PORTHCAWL. CAMP OF THE BRECONS, MONMOUTHS, ASD HEREFORDS. The Brecknockshire Battalion of the South Wales Borderers, the 1st Battalion of the Herefordshire Regiment, the iird Battalion of the Monmouthshire Regiment, and the Welsh Division headquarters Transport Com- pany have commenced their annual fourteen days' training at Porthcawl, where the Bre- cons arrived by special trains on Saturday and the other batalions on Sunday. The total number in camp is approximately 2,500. The camp is not situated on the common, as practically all previous camps at Porthcawl have been, but in. two fields adjoining the Rest. The situation is pretty, commanding a fine view of the country in the direction of Margam Park. It is about two miles from Porthcawl, but there is a convenient road fn: the conveyance of stores. The change of site from the common to the fields is prin- cipally due to the desire of the Pbrthcawl Council to keep the whole of the commofn open for visitors. The lines of the Transport and Supply Company are first met with on entering the camp from the west road. The Company are from Woebley, Herefordshire; they are responsible for the supply, and have a strength of 140, with 40 horses and 10 wagons. The Brecknockshires, whose lines adjoin those of the transport company, form what is now the only Territorial' battalion of the South Wales Borderers. The area represen- ted by this battalion- covers the whole county of Brecon. The total strength is 994, includ- ing officers, and there are nearly 800 in camp. The 3rd Monmouthshire Battalion, the companies of which are drawn from Aber- gavenny, Bl-ahia, Abertillery (two), Ebbw Vale, Cwm, Tredegar, and Sirhowy, has mustered in good force, there being in camp nearly 700 officers and men out of 26 officers and 769 men. The lines of the Herefoids are situated OIlJ the west side of the camp-nearest the Rest. There are about 700 officers and men in camp, about 90 short of the total strength. The B-reconshires had a church parade on Sunday morning, the Venerable Archdeacon E L. Bevan, chaplain, officiating, and the Monmouthshires had a drum head service in the afternoon, at which the chaplain, the Rev. J. R. Phillips, officiated. Monday saw the commencement of the real work of the camp. Sub-division into sec- tions and inspection by company officers oc- cupied an hour, and company drill was again the order, attention being chiefly paid to the use of rifles. The Mayor of Brecon (Dr. G. P. Francis) and several members of the cor- poration were entertained by the officers of the Breconshire Territorial Regiment. Tuesday morning the wind came out from the south-east with heavy rain, which con- tin,ned incessantly all day. The company drills, etc., were abandoned, and the men kept to their tents. The rain did not cease till a little in the afternoon. All unavoid- able outdoor work had to be given up. The Brecon BattalionJ will have its annual shoot- ing competition at Cog-y-brain Range, near Newton. Wednesday and Thursday were usefully spent in drills and otker preliminary work.

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