The Glamorgan Gazette

NON=UNIOiNibiS AT CAERAU. HUNDREDS JOIN THE FEDERATION. At a meeting of night workmen at Caerau jn Friday morning, Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, miners' agent, congratulated the men on the splendid manner in which they had rallied to the request to join the Federation. As far as he had oeen able to gather there were now only two non-Unionists who had not promised to join—(hear, hear)-and one of those two had been paid off. He hoped that by the next day the other would have thrown in his lot with them. They did not want friction or coercion, but they did want men in the Union. From the latest reports he found that within the last few months no less than 455 men had joined the Union at Caerau Col- liery. (Applause.) That was very satisfac- tory, but it showed what a deplorable condi- tion they had been in.

AFLFCKFOURYE ARS. Time is the best test of truth. Here is a Bridgend story that has stood the test of time. It is a story with a point, which will come straight home to many of us. Over four years after Mrs. A. Harwood, 8 Llynfi-street, Bridgend, was cured of kidney disease by Doan s Backache Kidney Pills, she baid I gladly confirm all I said for Doan's although it is several years since they du. me so much good. Sometimes when I get a cold I find a slight pain in my back, but a few of Doan's Pills always put me right. I firmly believe that I should not have been here to-day if it had not been for these pills." The particulars of Mrs. Harwood's case are given in the following letters, which we re- ceived some years ago — '■ I used to be very ill, and although we spent pounds and pounds on doctors' medi- cines, I got no better until I began taking Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. "I had been suffering some years with kidney trouble; pains in the back, swelling of the limbs, dizziness, and urinary disorders. Before Doan's PIlls cured me I was troubled a great deal with my throat-it was dreadful, but I am glad to say I am all right now. I cannot say too much in praise of Doan's Backache Kidney Fills, and shall do my best to make them kn0V,'n-Xr.j Doan's Backache Kidney pyis are tw0 shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence) Of all chemists and stores, or post t:ree, direct from Foster-McClellan Co., 8 Wells-street Oxford- street, London, W. Be sure you get exactly the same kind of pills that Mrs. Harwood had.

A man mentioned at Marylebone Police- court that a woman who had been summoned i and bound ovei to keep the peace for assault- ing him had since fastened the summons to his clpor and nut crape all round if,, "with a memorial card in the centre.

THE ALLEGED CAERAU OUTRAGE FATHER AND DAUGHTER. PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. David Hopkin, a collier, of 10 North- 3 street, Caerau. was charged on remand at Bridgend Police-court on Saturday with criminally assaulting his daughter Ceridwen, whilst under the age of 16 years. i Mr. L. H. Allen Pratt. LL.B.. of Messrs. Lloyd and Pratt, Cardiff. prosecuted on be- half of the National Vigilance Association. Ceridwen Hopkins. who was allowed to give her evidence sitting, said that she was J 16 on the 5th of June. Her mother had been dead about ten years. Her brother and his wife used to live with her father, but they left about August last year. After they left witness and her sister Gwen lived with their father, witness keeping house for him. They did not keep any lodgers. Her sister Gwen went away in October to Abergwynfi to her sister's, and was away for a week or a fortnight. The same night as her sister left her father came to her bedroom door in the middle of the night, and called, Cerid, Cerid. come here." She thought this funny, and did not go to him. but he opened the door and entered her room. took her out of bed. and carried her into his own room. She cried, and he said. "If you tell your sister or anyone. I will kill you." He acted im- properly with her every night her sister was away. She did not tell anyone about it, because she was afraid of him. Witness went away at the end of October or the be- ginning of November to attend another mar- ried sister who was ill in Carmarthenshire. While there she felt ill and her sister sent her to a doctor, who said he could do no- thing for her. She returned to Caerau in March on a Saturday. On the following day, Sunday, about chapel' time. while the rest of the household were out, her father again acted improperly with her in the kitchen. He repeated this conduct after- wards, the last occasion being about a fort- night before her confinement, which took place on the 26th June. Margaret Ann Jones, the married daugh- ter of prisoner, who was formerly living at home with her father, was the next witness. She was so terribly affected that she was un- able to give evidence for some time, and the air was rent with her hysterical crying and that -of the last witness. She said she re- membered Sunday evening. March 31st, the day after her sister Ceridwen returned from Carmarthen. Her husband asked her to go for a walk, and she declined because it was a cold night, but her father forced her to go out. Only her father and Ceridwen were left in the house. On the 20th May also she went to chapel and left her father and Cerid- wen in the house alone. Her father treated Ceridwen better than he treated her and her younger sister. Witness became suspicious because her father forced her to go out on occasions, but Ceridwen did not make a statement to her until just before her con- finement. After the birth of the child wit- ness took it to her father and told him to look at his son. He said Go on, go on." Witness replied, "It will mean law for you." Mary Jenkins, another married daughter living at 20 Scott-street, Abergwynfi, spoke to her sister Gwenllian staying with her in October of last year. On the day after the child was born—the day of the earthquake- witness went down to Caerau. and in conse- quence of a statement which Ceridwen made. she saw her father and asked hipi "What did he think of himself." He said Do you think you know better than me." Witness asked him what he was going to do, and he said" Yon leave it between me and Cerid- wen." Witness told him he ought to be ashamed of himself. The witness completely broke down after she had given her evidence, and had to be supported out of the Court by a constable. Gwenllian Hopkins, the youngest daughter of the prisoner, said she was fourteen years of age last October. She was now in domes- tic service at Caerau-road, Caerau, having left home for service on the 1st April. She was living at home last summer and during October she was absent from home. Mary Stanway. married, a next door neighbour to the Hopkins's, spoke to Cerid- wen being away from home in Carmarthen. She was a quiet, respectable girl. Elizabeth Evans, married. living at 19 Scott-street. Abergwynfi, prisoner's eldest daughter, put in a certificate of her sister Ceridwen's birth. Gwenllian paid her a visit for a week last October. Byddyg James, married. living at Carmar- then, another of prisoner's daughters, de- posed to her sister staying with her from October to March. Witness sent her to a doctor because she suspected her being in a certain condition. P.C. Walter Kelland stated that he re- ceived the prisoner into custody at 5.30 on Wednesday from the Aberdare police. Wit- ness read the warrant over to him, and he made no reply. Witness then conveyed him to Bridgend Police-station, where he made the following statement: —" I had regular employment at Caerau. I went away on the Thursday after my daughter Ceridwen was confined on the Tuesdav, owing to my second daughter, Mary, bullying me and accusing me of being the father of Ceridwen's child. I got ashamed and went away." Prisoner, who throughout the hearing leaned across the dock rail. with his face buried in his hand, shook his head when put upon his trial. He was committed for trial at the Assizes, which opened at Swansea last Tuesday.

THE MINERS' FEDERATION. NON-UNIONIST QUESTION. ADVANCE TO BE SOUGHT IN WAGES. A council meeting of the Executive of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held on Tuesday, Mr. W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., in the chair, and Mr. W. Brace, M.P., in the vice-chair. The council had been called more especially for the purpose of dealing with an important matter left over from last meeting, and that was the notice of motion from the Aberdare district requesting that a special conference should be convened in order to deal with the question of non-Unionists generally throughout the coalfield. Mr. Stanton explained that the reason why their district moved in this matter was that a good deal of expense was being incurred and loss of time caused. The non-Unionists were very slippery customers, and to be taking action with individual collieries was a difficult and long process. They would migrate to other districts, and so could not be properly dealt with. It was resolved, after a long and full dis- cussion, to recommend that there be a simul- taneous show of cards at every colliery throughout the coalfield, and that a report of the result must be presented to the council from each district, for the purpose of having a general scheme agreed upon for effectually dealing with the non-Unionist problem at collieries where men might be working who were non-Unionists or not in full compliance with the Federation. The dates fixed by the council for the taking of this general show of cards are in the week commencing Sep- tember 10th. Applications were received from several districts that the expenses of the ballot be paid from the Parliamentary fund. Con- siderable diversion of opinion prevailed on this matter, but it was ultimately agreed that the costs of the ballot be paid from the Parliamentary fund, and that an apportion- ment of 40s. per 1,000 members be allocated to each district, in order to defray the cost of the same. The report was made by a sub-committee that they had gone into the matter fully with regard to the position of the miners' wages. The volume of trade and prices showed a considerable improvement, and the sub-com- mitee were unanimous in recommending that notices should be served on the owners on the 1st day of August, and that at the statutory meeting, to be held on the 10th, the necessary steps be taken with a view to seek- ing an advance of wages.

Lundy Island. At a meeting of the Cardiff Shipowners' Association on Tuesday the forthcoming sale of Lundy Island was discussed, and it was decided to make representations to the Pre- sident of the Board of Trade (Mr. Lloyd- George) as to the desirability of the nation acquiring the island in the interests of those people using the Severn estuary and of the nation generally. The association felt it would be a mistake to permit the island to become private property again.

THE FORTHCOMING BALLOT. MEETING OF CAERAU MINERS. MR. VERNON HARTSHORN ON THE L.R.C. AND LIBERAL LABOURISM. MABON ATTACKED. A meeting of night workmen at Caerau Colliery was held at North's Memorial Hall on Friday morning to listen to all address by Mr. Vernon Hartshorn, miners' agent, on the forthcoming ballot to decide whether the Miners' Federation should become affiliated to the Labour Representation Committee. Mr. Jacob D. Rees presided, and there was a crowded attendance. Mr. Hartshorn, at the outset, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large audience. It said much for the interest which was being taken in the ballot that that hall could be filled by men who had been underground all night. The question on the ballot paper, on which they were to vote on the 2nd August, would be Are you agreeable that the Miners' Federation should become affiliated with the L.R.C.?" THE LABOUR REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE was brought into existence about six years ago as the result of a decision come to by the Trades Union Congress. That Congress con- sidered the possibilities of organising the workers of this country for political purposes, and they came to a definite conclusion that the workers were hopelessly divided into Liberals, Tories, and Socialists, and that the only possible way of concentrating their political powers for the purpose of social re- form was to bring them into one party under the name of the Labour Party. There were now 158 Trade Unions under the auspices of the Labour Representation Committee, with a membership of about 900,000. The Miners' Federation was about the only organisation of any importance which stood aloof, and the members would be asked on the occasion of the ballot to say whether they should become affiliated with other Trade Unions of the country. Some of them might ask. Well, what do the leaders advise?" The LEADERS WERE HOPELESSLY DIVIDED. Mabon did not believe in the L.R.C. He (the speaker) did. Mabon made a speech on the matter the previous Monday and started by declaring he was not going to take sides in the matter at all, but did not go far before he made it abundantly clear which side he was on, for he gave reasons why he could not recommend the workmen of this coalfield to join the L.R.C. The first reason given by Mabon was that there had not been sufficient time to prove what would be the result of the L.R.C. policy. The one clause of the policy of the L.R.C., which gave offence to the Liberal-Labour section was that the Liberal- Labour members must come out from among their old associates and form themselves into an independent Labour party. Whatever reason could be assigned for not joining the L.R.C., that given by Mabon was not a valid one. One thing was certain—there had been sufficient time to prove the policy of Lib- Labism. For 20 years the workers had adopted a policy of Lib-Labism. and for twenty years they had been simply hangers-on. The unemployed were numerous and many, and the people of this country were living in miserable poverty. Prior to 1900 the workers of this country failed to get more than about a dozen work- ing men into the House of Commons, and the policy of Lib-Labism after 20 years experi- ence stood SELF-CONDEMNED. But had iiere been sufficient time to test the policy of the present Labour movement P He said "Yes." The L.R.C. in the first year of its existence put a number of Labour candi- dates before the country, who polled no fewer than 75,000 votes. After a further five years the L.R.C. put no fewer than 50 candidates into the field, secured 450.000 votes, and re- turned thirty L.R.C. members to the House of Commons. If there was any section of the L.R.C. which had clearly tested its policy be- fore the country it was the Independent Labour Party. This section of the L.R.C. ran ten candidates, who between them polled 76,476 votes, or an average for each candi- date of 7,647. The total election expenses of these 10 candidates were £4.741, or £ 474 per candidate. These candidates had to fight Liberals and Tories. and there were no ten Liberal-Labour members in the country who could show such a record as this. both as to numbers and expenses. While the Labour I ism party had fought all the forces of capitalism and had put their men into Parliament with record votes at a cost of JE474 each. the ex- penses of the Liberal-Labour men had run up to a thousand, fifteen hundred, or two thou- sand pounds per man. That was the differ- ence in the manner in which the two policies worked. The Labour movement was giving to the working classes a NEW CONCEPTION OF POLITICS and a spirit of self-respect and independence which when they fully developed would com- pletely revolutionise our social life. After what it had accomplished in five years, for any representative to talk about the policy not being successful was simply to throw dust in the eyes of the workers, w to close one's eyes to very obvious facts. But there was another reason given by Mabon. and a more important reason. Mabon said that if they joined the L.R.C. they would be "bound by the rules, one of which was that they would have to stand aloof from giving assistance at election times to anyone who did not belong to the L.R.C." Mabon said he did not be- lieve that policy of isolation" was fair or wise, or that it would succeed. What did Mabon mean by "isolation"? There were two parties in the present House of Com- mons. Mabon could affiliate with one. but not with the other. He Qlr. Hartshorn) wished to explain that he did not speak of Mabon with any personal disrespect. Mabon had made his choice as between THE TWO PARTIES. There was the Liberal party, composed of 50 landlords and county gentlemen. 88 lawyers, 97 capitalist manufacturers. 34 merchants, and 76 financiers and professional gentlemen. Mabon thought that these men were the ones with whom the Federation representatives should associate, and that isolation from them would be both unfair and unwise. Then there was the Labour party, representing 158 Trade Unionis and 900,000 working men. Mabon believed in isolation from that party, and the men had to say whether the Liberal Labour men were to throw in their lot with the other representatives of the Trade Unions of this country, or whether they should stand isolated from them. Mabon said, too, that lie was afraid those who were forcing the situation did not know where they were land- ing themselves. He (the speaker) did not quite know what Mabon meant by this, but thought he probably meant that the policy of the L.R.C. made it possible for other than manual labourers to belong to the Labour party. Mabon did not agree with that, but thought the Labour party ought to be con- fined solely to manual labourers. Yet Mabon talked about isolation! But the Labour movement did not depend upon men's occu- pations. It was a movement based upon ideas, just the same as the Liberal party and the Tory party were based upon ideas, and the test as to whether a man should belong to the Labour party or the Liberal party or the Tory party was purely A TEST OF IDEAS. They never questioned what a man's occu- pation was when he joined the Liberal party or the Tory party, and the same thing ap- plied to the Labour party. The ideas of the Tory and Liberal parties were private owner- ship of capital and all the means of produc- tion, and their method of carrying on their commercial and industrial enterprise was known as competition. It could all be sum- med up in one word "individualism," or "en- lightened and scientific selfishness." While some men had become enormously wealthy, a great body of workers were walking the streets out of employment, while their wives were at home eating out their hearts because they could not find bread for their children. It was well known, too, that the most part of the people were housed in filthy hovels which did not admit of a decent life. These were the outcome of the economical principles which had been in operation under the Liberal and Tory parties during the past 70 years. The Labour party was composed of men who believed that this DEGRADATION AND POVERTY was not the Divine order of creation, but that there was a way out of this muddle. They believed that for every Booial evil their was a remedy, for every problem a solution. The movement, if it were worth anything, must deal not merely with the amendment of factory law, the Coal Mines Regulation Act. or the Compensation Act it must make itself responsible for a complete national policy. To ask the landlords, the merchants, the lawyers, the manufacturers, who had made such a good thing out of the present system, to solve the problem of poverty was to ask them to go to work, and they might as well be asked to solve their death warrants. Mabon had pointed out that the Miners' Exe- cutive a long time ago had passed a resolu- tion almost unanimously to join the Labour Representation Committee, but on the dis- tinct understanding that they would have the right to amend its constitution. It was well to know what was in the minds of these LIBERAL-LABOUR MEN. They said, "All right, push us into the Labour Represen.tation Committee, if you like, but when we get there we will so amend its constitution as to merge our identity in one of the capitalist parties." Whether the coalfield was in favour or not of joining the Labour Representation Committee, he (Mr. Hartshorn) did not know. Probably Mabon was in the majority yet. But one thing he did know, and that was that if the Federa- tion joined the Labour Representation Com- mittee any man who would seek, after get- ting inside the organisation to so alter its constitution as to hand the movement over to the Liberal party, that man would have to face the open. determined, unflinching. and uncompromising hostility of all the ad- vanced sections of this coalfield from end to side. It was one of the things which could not be allowed or tolerated from any man. whether he be great or small. Within the next two or three years the Liberal party would be quite as unpopular a& the Tory party was at the last election, if the history of the country was to be believed. Who was to succeed? He did not think it would be the Tory party. In the next Parliament he was satisfied that the Labour party would practically dominate. They would not oc- cupy office, but they would be VERY MUCH IN POWER. and the Government would reckon on what would happen if they did not deal with them. The present methods of Trade Unionism would never accomplish the emancipation of the workers. Notwithstanding the advan- tages which the Federation had brought to the workers' lives, it was not too much to say there were now 250.000 families in the coalfield who had to subsist on a wage not ex- ceeding 4s. a day, and when loss of time and a holiday or two was taken out. the wage was reduced to £1 a week. He did not believe it was possible to raise the standard of living by the present methods of Trades Unionism to a point that would be represented by 30s. a week, and if old methods could not do it. was it not time to try new ? Mr. Hartshorn, in reply to a question, said that the policy of the Labour party in the House of Commons was to vote for any meas- ure, whether it was brought forward by a Liberal or a Tory, provided it was beneficial to Labour, but the partv would always aim at securing the reins of office for themselves, so that they might pass Labour measures of a thorough-going character. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Hartshorn for his speech.

NEW NANTYFFYLLON CHAPEL. OPENING CEREMONY. The new English Congregational Chapel at Nantyffyllon was opened on Saturday after- noon. It is about three years since the establishment of a cause at Nantyflyllon was first mooted. At the winter meetings of the East Glamorgan Baptist Association, the late Dr. Rowlands pointed out that several mem- bers attended the Maesteg English Cong.e- gational Church from Nantyffyllon, and he remarked that these would form a neuclus for the formation of a church at Nantyffyllon. Upon this suggestion an appeal was made to all the Congregational Churches in the valley asking what support they were prepared to give in the event of the adoption of the pro- posal, with the result that all the churches made a hearty response supporting the move- ment and promising financial aid, as well as the free services of their ministers. This led to the commencement of what is now known as Bethlehem English Congregational Church. In a short time the formation of the church took place at Siloh, when the Rev. Elvet Lewis, London, officiated. The little flock then numbered 13. and they arranged to meet for their first service at the Nantyffyllon Schools, but after a short time found more suitable quarters at Messrs North's Institute. The high-water mark of the membership was 56. The question of a house of their own was considered by the committee and re- sulted in the present edifice being erected. The site is by the side of the main road near Tyderwen House, and a space has been re- tained for the building of a large edifice at some future time. The building is of corru- gated iron, and will accommodate 225 persons the cost being £ 350. It is very neatly fin- ished. The builders were Messrs. Spiers and Co., Glasgow. The committee and sec- retary, Mr. Thomas Lloyd, of 2 Bangor- street, are deserving of congratulations for the manner in which these arrangements have been carried out. On Saturday evening the opening ceremony took place. Mr. David Evans. manager of Messrs. North's Maesteg-Deep and No. 9 Col- lieries, presided, and there were also present Mr. J. Morley Davies, Presbyterian College. Carmarthen; Rev. J. Williams, Rev. S. Wil- liams, Rev. Glasnant Jones. Rev. and Mrs. W. Morgan, Mr. W. M. Lewis, Tondu; Mr. D. Davies, manager of Coegnant Colliery, Mrs. Davies; Councillors T. Rees and T. Lewis, Mr. D. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs D. Preece, Mr. J. Thomas, Mr. Alfred Morgan, Mr. J. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert. Miss Williams. Mr. D. Arthur, Mr. James Davies, Mr. H. Hopkins. Mr. D. Richards, Mr. F. Pearce. Mr. Cuae, Mr. Rees John. Mrs. Dr. Davies had been asked to perform the opening cere- money, but was unable to attend, and a very able substitute was found in Mrs. Margaret John. of King's Terrace, she being the oldest member of the church. Mrs. John opened the door with a key handed to her by the Chairman, and was the recipient of a bouquet of choice flowers from Mrs. Gilbert, on behalf of the church. On arriving inside the chapel a meeting was held, Mr Daniel Lewis conduct- ing the singing, while Miss Beatrice Evans presided at the organ. The Chairman said he was glad the Welsh churches had supported the movement unani- mously. The erection of the building proved that the people did not confine their efforts solely to the success of the industries of the town. Mr. D. Davies, Coegnant House, congratu- lated the committee on the erection of so neat and finished a building. Councillor Thomas Rees said he did not think they should be discouraged in having a little debt to start with. He had been for 40 years with his shoulder tightly under a debt of over JE3,000, which he had had the pleasure to see decreasing year after year, and the little burden they had was very in- significant compared with it. Mr. Joseph Thomas and the Rev. W. Mor- gan, Caersaleim, also gave addresses. The latter said the young pastor had come to a grand sphere of labour. There were many churches already in the district, but there was room for another. It was essential that an English Congregational Church should be erected for the upper part of the district. Councillor T. Lewis said he was there to wish the church welcome home. It was not pleasant to be in lodgings. Mr. W. M. Lewis, Tondu, having spoken, Mr. Daniel Lewis gave an outline of the work done from the commencement. He thanked on behalf of the church all who had taken part in helping the progress. Rev. J. Williams then preached an inspir- ing sermon, after which the meeting was brought to a close. On Sunday sermons were delivered by the Rev. W. R. Bowen, Carmel, the Rev. W. Glasnant Jones, and Mr. Morley Davies. On Monday the ordination services took place, when Professor D. E. Jones, M.A., Carmarthen. Rev. W. Gibbon, Swansea, Rev G. J. Evans, B.A., Ogmore Vale. Rev. W. J. Rees, Llandysul, and others took part. In the evening sermons were preached bv the Revs. T. Sinclair Evans, Swansea, and-J. T. Rhys, Aberaman. On Tuesday evening the Rev. R. B. Price, Porthcawl, preaohed in English, and Rev. J. Llewellyn, Duffryn, in Welsh. On Wednesday evening a reception tea was given the newly-ordained minister. On Thursday eveuing the Revs. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., B.D., Merthyr, preached in English, and S. Williams, Zoar, in Welsh.

COWBRIDGE. Sale of Fat Stock.-At Longlands Farm on the 18th inst.. Mr. John David held an im- portant sale of farming stock, etc.. at which there was a good assembly of buyers. Milch cows sold up to JE16 each. yearling cattle JE24 a pair, cart fillies and colts up to £ 43. can mares £33. Meadow hay was sold at £ 3 a ton. The Market.—There was an unusually large attendance, including buyers from Car- diff, Pontypridd, Barry, and the Rhondda. at the market on Tuesday, when Mr. T. J. Yorwerth conducted his fortnightly sale of fat stock, etc. There was a large entry, and brisk business was transacted. Thirty head of cattle were disposed of. at varying prices up to t20 5s. ewes realised between 40s. and oOs. and lambs up to 38s. 6d. Ministerial.—The Limes Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church has given a unanimous call to the pastorate to the Rev. Emrys Davies. of Coedway, by whom it has been accepted. The previous pastor of the church was the Rev. D. T. Morgan, of Blaengarw. We understand that Mr. Davies. who has been I engaged with great success at Coedway for 8t years, will commence duties in his new sphere in October. He is a native of Dow- lais. Outing.—lhe choirs of Llanblethian and Cowbridge Churches held a very successful outing on Wednesday last week. the rendez- vous being Southerndown. A partv of over 70 journeyed by the 9.30 train to Aberthaw. and thence by the Yale of Glamorgan Rail- way to Southerndown-road. the journey being completed by brakes. Excellent weather favoured the picnic, and an enjoyable time was spent. Lunch and tea were provided at Mr. Yerity's restaurant. The partv re- turned to Cowbridge by the 9 o'clock train. The arrangements for the event were made by the Rev. Isaiah Roberts (vicar), to whom much credit is due. RURAL POSTMAN SENTENCED. At Glamorgan Assizes on Tuesday, William Spickett (20), postman, pleaded guilty to stealing^ a letter, the property of his Majesty s Postmaster-General, at Cowbridge. on the 4th July. Mr. Denman Benson. who prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, said prisoner had been in the Army, and was discharged with a good character. He was appointed temporary rural postman at Cowbridge. and shortly afterwards a letter containing a-cheque for £ 15 7s. 6d.. which was in one of his deli- veries. was missed. Prisoner absconded at the time. and was traced to Swansea, and he admitted having hidden the cheque, which was afterwards found. Detective Harris, of Cardiff, said prisoner had been in an industrial school, and had been a source of great trouble to his parents. His Lordship commented upon the serious- ness of the offence to which prisoner pleaded guilty, and sentenced him to nine months' imprisonment. FOUND DEAD BY THE ROADSIDE. At the Cowbridge Police-court on Tuesday Mr. E. Bernard Reece. deputy coroner for the Cardiff district, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of William Gibbons, a tramping labourer. well known in the Vale. who was found dead by the roadside near Cow bridge on Sunday morning. Councillor Edwin Lewis was fore- man of the jury. Evidence of identification was given by James Henry James. Llantwit Major, a blacksmith, brother-in-law of the deceased, who stated that deceased was 54 years of age. Gibbons had no fixed abode at present. The last occasion on which witness saw him was a fortnight ago. when he came to Llantwit to see him. Mrs. Mary Kavora. wife of Angelo Kavora, fruiterer, etc.. Cowbridge, said deceased came to her shop about 10 o'clock on Satur- day night, and had some fried fish. He left about a quarter of an hour later. He had evidently had something to drink, but he was not drunk. He seemed rather sleepy. William Rees, mail cart driver. Maindy, deposed to seeing the body of the deceased lying on the left-hand side of the road. face downwards, mid-way between Cowbridge and Aburthin, as witness was proceeding to the latter place at 4.35 on Sunday morning. He examined the body. and seeing that it was cold and stiff he continued his way to Abur- thin, where he notified Morgan Leyshon of the affair requesting him to give information to the police. P.C. Davies (Cowbridge) said Leyshon ar- rived at the Police-station at 5.30 a.m., and witness accompanied Sergt. Jones to the place indicated where they found the body. The face was badly discoloured, but there were no marks of injury. They removed the body to a shed at the rear of the Wheel- wrights' Arms. Cowbridge. Dr. Charles Nelson, assistant to Dr. C. B. Meller,^deposed that when he saw the body at 11.15 its appearance indicated that death had taken place ten hours previously. Death was due to natural causes, probably heart failure. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony.

PORTHCAWL. UP-TO-DATE APPLIANCES for turning out every class of work at competitive prices, at the "Glamorgan Gazette" Printing Works. Funeral.—There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mr. John David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen David, South-road. Porth- cawl, which took place on Friday. A ser- vice at the house was conducted by the Revs. W. J. Phillips (pastor of the Nottage General Baptist Church) and David Rees (Unitarian minister, Bridsrend). and prior to the depar- ture of the cortege for Newton Churchyard, the hymn "Lead. Kindly Light" was feelingly sung. The service at the graveside was read by the Rev. David Rees and the Rev. W. J. Phillips delivered an address, remarking that the deceased had taken an active interest in the work of Nottage Sunday School. The hymn 0 Fryniau Caersalem" having been sung. the Rev. E. W. Pearce. pastor of Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Church, offered prayer. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. O. David (parents). Miss P. David (sis- ter). Mr W. David (brother). Mrs D. Williams (sister). Mr. and Mrs E. John (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. and Mrs. M. David (brother and sister-in-law). The floral tributes in- cluded wreaths from the Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams. and Nottase General Baptist Church and Sunday School. The name-plate on the coffin bore the inscription: "John David; died July 16th, 1906. f!lJ'ed 36 years."

LLANTWIT MAJOR. Musical Success.—At the July examination of the London College of Music, Cardiff Centre, Miss Florrie Deere, daughter of Mr. John Deere, Wyndham House, passed first class, senior section, for pianoforte playing. This young student is to be warmly congratu- lated upon her success, after a course of care- ful tuition in this town. Recent Visitors.-Very large parties have visited the town during the past week, even though the weather was not all that could be desired on some days. On Wednesday, the 18th inst., the employees of Messrs. Cross Brothers, ironmongers, etc., Cardiff, held their annual outing here. The party drove down from Cardiff, and Mr. Ernest Cross ac- companied them. Afternoon tea was pro- vided for the company by Mrs. James, the Cross Keys Hotel. Later on a cricket match was held in the meadows between English v. Welsh of the party. The match ended in a triumph for the Welsh. A very enjoyable time was spent, and the weather was all that could be desired. Large parties from vari- ous places made their headquarters at the White Lion Hotel, the Old Swan Inn, the New White Hart, the Old White Hart, Col- hugh Parish Council Shelter, which has this year been rented by Mrs. David Price, and Mrs. Reed's place, Colhugh Meadows. Mrs. Phillip Trigg. Wine-street, had also several parties from Barry and elsewhere. In this way the town was well patronised.

WICK. Wick and Monknash National School.—The following scholars attending the above school have been presented with medals and certifi- cates for making every possible attendance: —William Alfred Hill, for nine consecutive years; George Hill, for five years; Thomas John Williams, for four years; and Thomas Vanstone, for two years. Certificates were also presented to Lydia Ashby and William Vanstone for making evev ■" Possible attend- ance during the last school year. Mr. Kib- blewhite, the headmaster, asks if a scholar in Glamorgan can equal the record of the first- named?

KENFIG HILL. I.L.P.-An open air meeting under the auspices of the I.L.P. was held at the Cross- roads. Kenfig Hill, on Tuesday evening ad- dressed by Mr. MS Trainer (organiser), of Leeds, subject The need of a Labour party. Mr. George Myers presided. There was a good attendance. Cefn School Teachers' Outing. The teachers of the Council School had a trip to Southerndown on Saturday, and despite the inclement weather, enjoyed themselves very well indeed. The posting and catering ar- rangements were ordered by the headmis- tress, Miss Ann Thomas, and everything was carried out satisfactorily. Nebo.—Messrs. T. J. Davies. D. Edwards. John. T. Richards, and D. Watkins have been elected deacons of Nebo. and have not yet been ordained, as reported. TLe ordin- ation service has yet to take place. In the report of examination successes, the name of Miss Lizzie Davies was inadvertently omitted. Miss Davies won a certificate in stage II. An Electrician's Loss.—Catherine Thomas. of Aberavon. was charged at Aberavon Police Court on Wednesday with stealing a parcel containing a pair of boots, some bacon and cheese, of the total value of 15s.. the property of William Harry, electrician. Kenfig Hill, in Station-street. Aberavon. on Monday night. Prosecutor said he came to Aberavon on busi- ness. and met the woman in the street. They had a few drinks together, and she then asked him to go to the station with her to catch a train for Llanelly. When they got to the station the train had gone, and they came back towards Aberavon. He asked her to hold the parcel for a few minutes whilst lie went into a side street. When he re- turned the defendant and parcel had disap- peared. P.C. Jenkins proved the arrest, and defendant was sent to prison for seven days. TYTHEGSTONE HIGHER PARISH COUNCIL. A meeting of the above was held at the Bryndu School on Wednesday evening July 18th. There were present Messrs. W. H. Thomas (chairman). John James, David Marks. D. ±1. Price, and T, J. Davies. Brickyard Footpath. — Attention was again called .J the dangerous state of this footpath, and the clerk was instructed to write or personally see Mr. Clarkson with the object of having it properly fenced. Waun Tavern Footpath.—Mr. T. J. Davies moved that a committee of the whole Council meet on the ground to consider the question on Monday. July 23rd, at 6 o'clock.—Carried. Footpath. High-street to btormy, via Pen- castell Farm.—Mr. T. J. Davies moved, that two wicket gates be erected, and that Messrs D. H. Price and D. Marks be appointed to wait upon Mr. David Jones and Mr. Rees Rees with a view of amicably settling the question. Free Library Act.—Mr. D. H. Price moved that a parish meeting be convened to con- sider the advisability of adopting the above Act. such meeting to be held in the month of September, at a date to be fixed later on by the chairman, and that 50 posters be printed announcing the meeting.—Carried.

ABERAVON & PORT TALBOT BEARDING THE LION. POLICE STATION ROBBED. Frederick Mills, painter, no fixed abode, was charged at Aberavon with stealing a canary, value 5s., from the Aberavon Borough Police-station on Sunday last. Sergt. Phillips said the bird was missed on Sunday morning. Defendant had been in the room the night previous, and they sus- pected him of the theft. He was arrested a few hours later, and in his pocket were several feathers corresponding with those of the missing bird. Defendant said be sold the canary for beer at the Tinman's Arms, Pantdu. He was sentenced to two months' imprisonment. Prisoner was further charged with falsely representing himself as a bona fide traveller at the Tinman's Arms. Pantdu. on the same date, and fined 20s. and costs or one month. WEDDING: REES—DAVIES. The marriage took place at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, of Mr. Ivor J. Rees, Swansea, son of the late Mr David Rees. Rosemanor. Aberavon, to Miss Mary Elizabeth (May) Davies. eldest daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Davies. 17 Bridge-street, Carmarthen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Lngoed Thomas, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Gomer Lewis, Swansea. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a dress of champagne coloured voile, trimmed with lace insertion, with bat of cream lace, was attended by the Misses Jessie Davies ^sister) and Lizzie Thomas (Cardiff) as bridesmaids. The best man was Mr. Gomer K. Rees (Bridrrend). brother of the bridegroom, and the bride was given away by Mr. J. A. Thomas, of Port Talbot. brother-in-law of the bridegroom. The happy pair subsequently left for Tenby, where the honeymoon will be spent.

LLANTRTSANT. THEFT OF TOOLS. At Glamorgan Assizes on Tuesday, John Judas Jue (64), French polisher, pleaded guilty to stealing a number of carpenter's tools, the property of William Henry Cooks- ley. at Llantrisant, between the 23rd and 25th June; also with failing to report himself to the Cardiff police whilst on license as a convict. Mr. Tudor Isaac appeared to pro- secute on the first charge, and Mr. Elidyr Herbert on the second. His Lordship called attention to the fact that there was no charge in the indictment of any previous convic- tions. although these were recorded in his calendar, and asked whose dutv it was to see to this. Mr. Tudor Isaac said he supposed it was the duty of the magistrates' clerk. His Lordship said it was a scandal that this dutv had not been attended to. On one occasion a man who ought to have had seven years' penal servitude got off with two months owing to certain information not being brought to the judge's knowledge before sen- tence was passed. I shall," added his Lordship, "be open to receive an apology." Subsequently, Mr. Isaac made an explana- tion. which his Lordship accepted, adding, "I hope it will be looked into. as it is the second time it has occurred on this circuit." Pri- soner. against whom there was a large num- ber of previous convictions, was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.

ABERGWYNFI 4k. DISTRICT. ASSAULT BY A BLIND MAN. At Aberavon Police-court on Monday a blind man, named David John Shepherd and his son, Samuel Shepherd, Cymmer, were summoned for an alleged assault upon William Smith. Forbes-street, Cvmmer. Mr. li. M. Thomas stated that on the night in question plaintiff went to defendant's house in consequence of certain statements his wife made. Plaintiff called David John Shepherd out to ask him why he had knocked Mrs. Smith. Defendant came out and immedi- ately jumped on plaintiff, saying. I'll kill you, you Smith was'thrown to the ground, with the blind man on top. The other defendant then came out and plaintiff as. struck and kicked. Samuel Shephetfl hurled a stone at plaintiff, and struck him on the side of the head. William Smith. Brinley Hughes. and Eliza- beth Hughes corroborated. Mr. Hunter, for-the defence, alleged that plaintiii was the aggressor. David John Shepherd, who said he had been blind two years, stated that plaintiff came to his house and called him out, saying he "would stop his parish pay." They had a scuffle on the floor, and several blows were exchanged. Samuel Shepherd and Thomas Hughes corroborated. David John Shepherd was fined 20s. and costs, and Samuel Shepherd 10s. and costs.

PENLLIN. edding.—A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Penllyn Church on Wednesday, last week, the contracting parties being Miss Jane Hayball. second daughter of Mr. James Hayball. of Penllyn. and Mr. Edmund Wil- liams. son of Mr. Evan Williams, of Coedy- mwstwr. The bride was neatly attired in muslin-de-laine, and the two bridesmaids, Misses Williams and Frederick, wore dresses of similar material. The bride was given away by Mr. D. Hayball, and the duties of best man were performed by Mr. W. Hayball. The Rev. Owen Jones officiated. At the close of the ceremony, some of the villagers caused much merriment by chaining the path of the bridal party, whilst rice was showered upon them. The honeymoon was spent at Weston- super-Mare. Numerous presents have been received.

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