The Glamorgan Gazette

SEQUEL TO MAESTEG STRIKE. NINE MINERS CHARGED. THE RAGGING OF NON-UNIONISTS. THREATS TO DUCK A DELINQUENT. A WHITE SHIRT PARADE. FINES OF zEl, JE2, AND t3 IMPOSED. The adjourned cases arising out of the strike at Maesteg were heard at Bridgend Police-court on Saturday, before Mr. R. W. Llewellyn and other magistrates. David Saunders, of 48 High-street, Nanty- ffyllon, haulier, was summoned for using threatening conduct in Caerau-road on Tues- day, September 4tii, with intent to put a person in fear. David Williams, of 90 Picton-street, Nant- yffyllon, collier, was summoned for using threatening language and conduct with in- tent to put a person in fear at Caerau on Wednesday, September 5th. and with ob- structing P.S. Kees Davies in the execution of his duty. Trevor Lewis, 97 Caerau-road, Caerau, labourer; James Davies, 10 Brown-street, Nantj-ffyllon, collier; Philip Lewis, 17 Tonna- road, Nantyffyllon, collier; William Henry Griffiths, 42 Tonna-road, Nantyffyllon, haulier and Richard Lewis, 15 Grove-street, Nantyffyllon, collier, were summoned for using abusive and insulting language in Castle-street, on Saturday, [September 8th, with intent to put a person in fear, and also with obstructing the free passage of the street after being requested by a police-con- stable to desist. David Jenkins, 75 Caerau- road, Caerau, collier, was summoned for us- ing insulting conduct, and John Jenkins. Nantyffyllon, for obstructing the police at the same time and place. Alderman T. J. Hughes prosecuted on be- half of the Chief Constable and Mr J. Sankey, B.A.. instructed by Mr. Evan E. Davies (so- licitor to the Maesteg District of the Miners' Federation), was for the defendants, with the exception of John Jenkins. It was decided to take the case against David Saunders first. Mr. Sankey raised a technical objection to the summons on the ground that the infor- mation was too vague owing to the omission of the name of the person alleged to have been put in fear, but the magistrates, on the advice of their clerk (Mr. S. H. Stockwood) over-ruled the objection. QUITE INTOLERABLE. In stating the case for the prosecution, Alderman Hughes said the summons was for a breach of Bye-Law 11: No person shall in any street or public place, or within any place within view or hearing of any street or public place, use any threatening, abusive, or insulting lan- guage, gesture, or comment, with intent to put any person in fear or to occasion any breach of the peace. The magistrates were aware that at Maesteg disturbances had occurred such as arose from time to time in industrial centres in connec- tion with Trades Unionism. It was not for the Bench to decide whether the strike was justifiable, but it was their duty to see that people were protected. It would be quite intolerable that conduct of the kind which would be spoken to that day should be al- lowed in this county or any other. Men could not be allowed to break the law to secure what they might secure by peaceable means. MID-NIGHT SCENE AT CAERAU. P.C. Walter Kelland stated that about 11.30 p.m. on September 4th, he was on duty in Caerau-road, when he saw a crowd of about 500 people walking in procession to- wards Caerau Library. In the forefront of the procession was a man named David Jenkins, who was being led by the right arm by David Saunders, the defendant. The at- titude of the crowd was hostile some were shouting, •' Pay the Federation," and others were booing. Witness went up to Saun- ders, and said Why don't you let the man go?" Defendant replied. "He will have to pay the Federation before he goes." Jen- kins made no complaint. Witness asked Saunders to let Jenkins go. and he refused. Witness then caught hold of the man and appealed to Saunders, and after about five minutes he let him go. He saw Jenkins the next day and he made no complaint. MR. SAXKEY SARCASTIC. Mr. Sankey (ironically): Is that all that took place ?—Witness That is all. That is the whole story from beginning to endP-All that I saw. Was it a crowd of men. or of men, women and children r-Chiefly young men. Did you think it necessary to send for extra police?—Well, at the time I did not. I gather that at the time you did not think very much of the affair?—No one made a complaint to me. Not even the man himself?—No. And you did not think it at all serious?— No, not at the time. When did you begin to think it serious?— When I overheard a few words. I want to know when you first thought it serious ?—When I saw them taking the man by force. But you told me just now you did not con- sider it serious at the time. Do you think it is a terrible thing now r—It was a wrong thing. Isn't it trumpery?—I think it is serious. What is the seriousness of it ? Did Jen- kins think it serious?—I don't know. The Chairman: Did he appear to be in fear?—Yes, sir. NO VIOLENCE. Mr. Sankey: Was there violence in the crowd?—By the man Saunders. He is not charged with violence r-He was forcing Jenkins on against his will. Was any damage done to Jenkins ?—Not that I know of. What has happened to Jenkins?—I don't know. The Chairman Have steps been taken to find him?—He has left his address, and I be- lieve he has left the neighbourhood. Mr. Sankey: Is there such a person as Jenkins ?—He has been served with a witness summons. There is nothing much in this case. You don't think so. do you Kelland?—I think they were interfering with the liberty of the man. When did you first bring this terrible charge? The offence was on September 4th. WHO WAS THE FIRST to complain of this terrible thing? When did it suddenly strike somebody that some- body was afraid of somebody- Alderman Hughes: Excuse me, there is no necessity for Jenkins to be frightened, pro- vided it was intended to put him in fear. Mr. Sankey: When was the information laid? Mr. S. H. Stockwood: September 18th. Mr. Sankey (to witness): Everybody knows, and of course the magistrates know, that there was a disturbance?—Yes, there was a little. Oh, you put it as a little. It has all quieted down now?—Yes. Witness also stated that he saw Jenkins the day following the disturbance, and he made no complaint. A TRUMPERY CHARGE. P.C. Parry said he heard Jenkins's wife appealing to the crowd to let her husband go- Mr. Sankey: This is rather a trumpery thing, is is not? What is your opinion p-I cannot say. I see you have been in a worse thing lately luiet. Ellis (referring to scars on the constable's face)- 0 violence 01 You have had no complaint have you?—His Alderman ] wife was complaining. violence man I have always heard that women are niorlathree hours ?- fearful than men. Mr. Jenkins made uo complaintr-No. Was Jenkins injured?—He was pullec about. By whom?—By Saunders. And said nothing?—I think he was afrai to say anything. The Chairman: It is suggested that tl: was a trumpery affair. Did you oonsider, a trumpery affair ?-No,. sir. This concluded the evidence for the pro- cution. THB DEFENCE. Mr. Sankey said he should not call evid^e and he submitted that under the bye-la a case had not been made out. He was of going to say a word about Jenkins not bng in Court, though he might use it very neh in his favour, because here was the inan,ost concerned who might come and ask fonro- tection. He would not use the arguent that Jenkins made no complaint or app,1 at the time. He might well have been fright- ened by the crowd, although it was most sig- nificant that it was when people were in danger they were most likely to complain. He would say nothing about these, because is. there was a still more significant fact in his five favour. Jenkins was seen by a police-con- prl stable within 24 hours of the occasion, when the there was no crowd to frighten him and whenlhe there was no question as to whether he should to give evidence at that court or not. and he^r- then made ost < NO SINGLE COMPLAINT, no accusation, and said nothing at all agai the man Saunders. Of course, it would idle not to suggest that there was a good d of horse play on occasions such as this th; always had been a good deal of horse p among all classes of people; but when tl preferred a criminal charge it was necess; to go further than that. Feeling was r ning very high in the district at this ti That feeling had now subsided, and he gested to the Bench that it would be wiser and more politic course to let by-g be by-gones. considering that there wa violence. With regard to the intent suggested that Jenkins never was in feaJ1 if not this was the best evidence tha- thing was done to put him in fear. After the Bench had discussed the c.'t length, without retiring. The Chairman said: A majority Bench are of opinion there has been a P" of the bye-laws, and David Saunders fined JE2. and bound over to be of g(Je- haviour in the sum of JEo for six moi AN ANGRY, SHOUTING CROV The charges against David Willia,ere then proceeded with. Police-Sergeant Rees Davies s,that about 10 p.m. on September oth his 111 Caerau-road with P.C. Kelland. Av^ °* about 300 persons came towards hir1" the head of it was defendant aiid°ther man, leading a man named Roberts. Those composing the aP" peared very angry, some of them WJ00111g and pushing Roberts along. When crowd reached witness, who was st-andiif1 the middle of the road, Roberts said iim' want you to stop the crowd t¡f; nie- Witness asked Williams and theer man to release him. and the other malt so, but Williams would not. Witness th^ok hold of Roberts, whereupon Williams d to get him away shouting-to the crowd TO THE ——— RIVER BO Witness appealed to the crowd j English, and some of them sh< push, boys; do what the polic#* ness then got Roberts away, lafter they had gone a little distance, wms rushed towards them, using filthy I-iage, and shouted to the crowd, Don't the take him, boys." A wit ness*11 ^io1^ had been served on Roberts, but iad left the district- ..if nn By Mr. Sankey: The affai'ted from 10 o'clock to twenty past. Mr. Sankey: Did Roberl)peal to you when he saw you some di?e off • Wit- ness He did not. NO MARKS OF VIcCE. Were there any marks violence upon him?—He was frightened a ex- hausted; there were no ms01 violence. Were his clothes torn F— Why did you not iritei-fxi-heii you first saw him ?—I inquired frche by-standers what was the matter. as told he was back in arrears, and the wù were taking him to the river. TT Where did you take >erts.J Half-way to his home in Metcatreot, about 600 ysrds, Has Roberts ever maanJ* complaint to you?—No. Tell me how were constructed in doing your duty ?—I was "tr to take Roberts away when this man t; to stop me. What was vour dutv-olice duty. What duty?—I thou it my duty to pro- tect Roberts. When did it strike that you were ob- structed ?—I entered in the journal the same night. What did you entr-He was drunk and disorderly and obstnd me. i 0 T Did you report to? superintendent."—! reported it the same?ht by telephone. A "MAVEIGHT." Mr. Sankey suggel that this charge was a niake-m-eigilt asked to see the re- port as it was macJt the time, but Alder- man Hughes said lyuld not expose the offi- cial documents of police. P.C. Kelland cOlorated the evidence of Sergeant Davies. fe said that defendant, afterwards came tie Police-station and ex- pressed regret foiiat he had done. For the defencir. Sankey said he could not help thinking ingenuity of his friend, Mr Hughes, hadde this second charge up. The case was mcserious than the last be- cause this man i apparently had hold of Roberts for a r?r longer time than Saun- ders had hold o'nkins. but they were told he was under t influence of drink. The man most ated was Roberts. who was not there. Apparently his arguments were entirely 'cted by the Bench in the I e' last case, but would point out again in this case thato complaint was made by Roberts after had cooled down. He (Mr. Sankey) had ron to bitterly complain that two charges N- brought because they both arose out ofe same situation. It was equal to bring twelve charges against a man for stea: a dozen spoons. No evidentvas called tor the defence. Williams fined C2 for each of the two offences, th! being a previous conviction against him assaulting the police. A Will SHIRT PROCESSION. The remang cases against seven defend- ants were t,n together. Inspectoansome said that he was at the railway stsn on the morning of Saturday. Septemberh, on his way to the Bridgend Pblice COt; accompanied by Sergeant Rees Davies. ? heard someone playing a cor- net and fend the sergeant went to Castle- street, wb they met a crowd of about 300 people miiing along headed by David Jen- kins, whcas playing a corner, and another man carng a'flag. Behind them was Wm. Ellis, and man, dressed in a white shirt and a we hat trimmed with red and blue ribbon. £ llis said to witness. "I want pro- tection im this howling mob. They will null met pieces." Ellis looked distressed, and wa-ery pale. Witness anti bergeallt I Dav'ies ok hold of the old man. and then John J-tins caught hold of him and shouted -Now.oys, don't let the —— take him." He ma repeated appeals to the crowd, who were V angry, and were booing and shout- ing- DON'T LET THE ——— GO. Witm and Sergeant Davies were hustled aboutr about five minutes before the crowd woul,let Ellis go. Ellis was taken to Bridad as the police had no time to put hinit a place of safety before their train wen- A great many of the defendants fol- lowfto the railway station booing and curs- ingad swearing. David Jenkins was us- ingbad language. Trevor Lewis. James Da>s, Philip Lewis, William H. Griffiths, anftichard Lewis were foremost among the cr(d. Witness appealed to them several tils, and they said Ellis had not paid his sucriptions but had altered his card from Jr, 1905, to July. 1906. Witness told thi that was nothing to do with the police. X street was completely blocked for five mutes. John Jenkins was the ring leader. iy Mr. Sankey: Only John Jenkins had ld of Ellis. He told Trevor Lewis just fore the train started that he would hear rther about the affair. He had no conver- .tion with Philip Lewis and William riffitha further than to ask them to be was not hurt at all. and he saw fighting. lughes: Do vou regard it as ?hing this old man about for -He was very exhausted. WE WILL KILL HIM." Polioe-Sergt. Rees Davies corroborated. In roply to Mr. Sankey. he said David Jen- kins stopped playing the cornet when asked to do so. After they got to the railway sta- tion, James Davies offered to come and help the police, but Griffiths said, "If we don't have him now we will have him to-night. We will —— kill him." Mr. Sankey What did Trevor Lewis do ?— He was pushing. Qualifying himself for a football forward. eh? I suggest Wm. Griffiths was not in the procession at all?—Yes. he was. Do you think violence was used?—They were a violent mob and pushed us ten yards. I consider it violence. Mr. Sankey (resuming his seat): If the In- spector says one thing and the Sergeant says another I have finished. The Chairman: It is a matter of what con- stitutes violence. I rgt. Davies There were no blows struck. Iderman Hughes said Ellis was present in t't, but having regard to what Mr. Sankey said about allowing by-gones to be have- and to the fact that Ellis would have and work among these men, he did opose to call him. but he was entirely hands of the Bench. Chairman thought it would be better call the man. Sankey s. id they had now reached the )dd part of the day's proceedings. in fter a consultation they were told that Ellis n,as present, but that he would not be jailed e The Chairman: If you are going to make anything of that, he had better be called. ELDERLY MINER S STORY. r William Ellis was then called, and having been sworn, said he was 63 years of age. He was a member of the Federation, and had been ever since it was established, but he had not paid his subscriptions to date. On the 8th of September he went to Coegnant Colliery, but was unable to work, and returned. When he reached the street there were 100 men waiting for him, including all the defendants. Jenkins got hold of him by his arms, and the others hustled him. He was thrown down on his left side, and his hip joint had been bad ever since. They threw his box of food and his water-can into the river. Some of them raised him up and carried him on their shouders face down- wards. They took him towards Nantyffyllon Institute, and on the way he lost a valuable watch, which he had had for many years. At Castle-street they held a council of war" in the vernacular, which he did not understand. Then they nrocured the white shirt and hat, and put them on him. One of the men was secretary of the lodge, and said it was useless wasting good time, and went away, leaving witness in the hands of this hostile crowd. lie was then marched up to Monkey Island and back again through different streets. Someone gave him a severe blow on the head. He was in their hands altogether for three | hours before being rescued by the police. Witness's clothes were torn, and whilst he was being marched about some of them were kicking him and thumping him. Richard Lewis put the shirt on him and pulled him along. Witness said to him. "I thought you would be different towards me after we have been friends in the colliery." After that he desisted. Witness thought he was going to be thrown into the river at first, because some of them were shouting to that effect. PUSHING ABOUT VIOLENTLY. Cross-examined by Mr. Sankey, witness said he went to work the next day, and had been working ever since. Richard Lewis was the only man whose name he knew, otherwise he would have prosecuted the ring-leaders before. Mr. Sankey asked the Bench to decide the case on the evidence of the Inspector, who said no violence was used of any sort. The Chairman said there was a great row. Mr. Sankey was putting too much in the mouth of the Inspector. Inspector Sansome. re-called, said the de- fendants were pushing about violently. Trevor Lewis. Richard Lewis. Philip Lewis, and James Davies were fined C2 each for using threatening language, and the charges against them of obstructing the police were withdrawn. William Henry Griffiths, who had previously been convicted, was fined t3 for using threatening language, the charge of obstruction being dismissed. David Jen- kins was fined jEl and John Jenkins t3. The Chairman told the last-named that had he been brought to the Court on a more serious charge he would have been dealt with severely. Ellis's expenses and the advocate's fee were ordered to be paid out of the fines.

FOOTBALL. [Reports of Saturday's football matehes should reach the head office. Queen-street, Bridgend, not later than Tuesday night. Reports of 'Wednesday's matches and teams for the following Saturday can be accepted on Thursday mornings. Will secretaries of clubs please forward their lists of fixtures?]

NOTES AND COMMENTS. BRIDGEND. The fixtures between Penygraig and Bridg- end are usually looked forward to with a great deal of interest, as they usually provide a closely contested game. There was a satis- factory attendance at last Saturday's match, which augurs well for the success of the Bridgend Football Club from a financial point of view this season, but the game itself left much to be desired. Thure was a lack of the interesting back play which has been a prominent characteristic of matches between the clubs in previous seasons.. The men of P'enybont had to take defeat by a margin of nine poilits-tii-o points more than in the corresponding match of last sea- son. The result was not unexpected, though it was thought that Bridgend would run the champions of the Glamorgan League just a little closer. So far as the Penygraig tries were con- cerned, there could be no doubt that they were well deserved, but the efforts of the homesters deserved a little more scoring suc- cess than actually attended them. A bad turn of luck in the first half cost a try, and two efforts, by Tom Matthews and Nekrews respectively, in the second half would, with reasonable luck, have increased the Bridgend points. The game throughout, however, was mainly confined to the forwards, who played in ding- dong fashion. The Penygraig men exercised superiority, especially in the scrimmages, and the home front-liners appeared to be pretty well done up towards the close. Still, the Bridgendians have the making of a good pack, which should serve the side well during the season, though, perhaps, an improvement would be effected by the introduction of a little extra weight. Harry Jones, the Peny- graig captain, who frequently assists Bridg- end. was the pick of the visiting forwards. and Guildford and Jim Chilcott and Richards did well for Bridgend. The performance of the Bridgend halves was not so satisfactory as in previous matches and they were both a trifle slow in seizing opportunities. W. Jenkins was the better of the pair. and he nipped many a passing move- ment by the visiting threequarters in the bud. J. Davies did some useful work be- hind the Penygraig pack. and made some good openings, which generally, however, were not taken advantage of. There seemed to be a complete lack of judgment on the part of both quartettes on Saturday, the homesters givrng a most disap- pointing display in passing movements. though their individual play was occasionally good. Buller" Rees was the most conspicu- ous in defensive work. and he and Nekrews were the best in attack. Nekrews scored Bridgend's only try after a very tricky bit of work. Tom Matthews did not play up to the stan- dard of the previous matches, but he cannot be expected to shine always. Edwards kicked well, and Pennell at full back. was as good as ever and saved the side on every oc- casion that he could reasonallv be expected to do so. Gordon Thomas and W. Williams did good service for Penvgraig. REFEREE.

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BRIDGEND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' LEAGUE. The Schoolboys will open their season next Saturday, when the following matches will be played on the ground of the first-named team — Bridgend v. Tondu; referee, Mr. W. R. Evans. Pontycymmer v. Porthcawl referee. Mr. J. Delbridge. Cefn v. Ogmore Yale referee. Mr. T. Bennett. This year the League consists of six schools. in consequence of the amalgamation of Kenfig Hill and Cefn and the National to the Coun- cil Schools, Bridgend. Porthcawl is the only new team in the League, and there is -every prospect of a suc- cessful season. The following inter-town matches have been arranged for this season, viz. Pontypridd (,awa,yj, October 16th. Aberavon (away). November lOtli. Cardiff (home). November 24tth. Neath (home). December 8th. Maesteg (away). January 19th. Neath (away), January 26th. Maesteg (home). March. Swansea and Llanelly lawayi, dates to be fixed.

TONGT-E A LA COKIKGSBY.—Take a fair-aized 0. tone-ue. clean it wf'' m several freeh waters. and boil till tender. Then skin and cut away all tho loope piws. Place rue mock on one 6ide, and the next day skim it thoroughly, and plaoe in 11 a saucepan on the fire with ilb. of raisins, lo*. of fresh butter, a seasoning of pepper and lemon Jldce. and a thickening of flour moktened with butter and well browned. Boil the tongue agaia in the stock for forty-five minutes, then remove, and reduce the sauce, add fresh thickening a plae^ of port wine, and a taMespoonful of finely- n.inced gherkin* Pour the sauce over the tongue and garnish with fried croutons. TrBKiPS A L'ALLKKAVDE.—Melt some butter in a siewpan when it ha* browned addade«eri- epoonful of sugar, stir well, and then add a 1;M.- apoonful of flour, and a few young turnips that have been we'll washed in hoi water. Tom the turnipe till well browned, pour in a little good stock, add salt and pepper, cover the pail, and let the turnipe stew gently in this for one and &-half to two houna,

& DlSTKiCl GfAZEiTE. Continuation evening coiitlll- uation classes in connection with the Glalllor- eau County Council were commenced in tli various Schools on Monday evening, when a number of young people tuoK auvantage ot the opportunity attorded them by these Smoker.—A very interesting smoking con- cert. was held on Saturday evening in connec- tion with the Maesteg Hibernian Brass Band, at the Royal Oak Hotel (the headquarters). Mr. William Redmond presided over an ex- celient attendance. A splendid programme was gone through. The proceeds of the smoker were devoted to the new .uis^™e f. fund. The following took part in the pio- gramme Messrs. Tom Matthews, Tom Red- mond Patsy Rowlands, S. Clarke, and Miss M. A.' Meroney rendered a solo in good style. Mr Joe Edwards gave an excellent recitation in character, which was one of the most in- teresting items in the entertainment. Mr. Morris (Garth) also gave a solo. Mi. J. Jici- wards and Mr. Christie Cndland very ably presided at the pianogorte. The usual votes of thanks brought a most interesting and en- joyable evening to a close. The Fair.—The Maesteg flannel and pleas- ure fair was held on the Market Grounds and in the Market Place on Monday and Tuesday. Large consignments of flannel arrived on Saturday and Monday morning and pur- chasers were present in large numbers during both Fair days. Trade on the whole was considered to be very good. Special train arrangements were made at cheap fares by the Great Western and Port Talbot Railways. Obituary.-We regret to record the death of Mr. Evan Elias, of Grove-street, Nanty- ffvllon. aged 56 years, which took place at his residence after a long illhess. Deceased some years ago had a severe accident at the colliery, and lie has never since enjoyed good health. The funeral took place on Satur- day, the interment being made at Maesteg Cemetery A large number or mends at- tended the funeral. The Rev. R. Allen, Cal- faria. officiated, in the absence, through ill- ness, of the Rev. D. C. Howells Salem Ihe deceased leaves a widow and three children, for whom much sympathy is felt in their sad bereavement. MAESTEG BANKRUPTCIES. At Cardiff Bankruptcy-court on Tuesday John Stevens, collier, 22 North-street, Caerau, was publicly examined by the Official Receiver. His liabilities were put down at JE74 18s., and assets P,13 10s., leaving a deficiency of £61 8s. Debtor attributed his failure to being unable to regularly follow his work underground through an accident about nine years ago. He stated that his weekly wage was 30s. He had nothing with which to pay any of his debts, the unsecured creditors being principally in respect of groceries supplied, the principal item being 1;68 10s. 2d. due to one creditor. The ex- amination was closed provisionally. David John Phillips, builder and contrac- tor. 114 Bridgend-road. Maesteg, was to have undergone his examination, but the Official Receiver stated that he had a doctor's certificate stating that the debtor was un- able to leave home owing to an attack of pneumonia. The debtor's gross liabilities were put at £355 Is. 6d., and those expected to rank at t305 Is. 6d. The estimated as- sets were £ 13 10s., and deficiency £ 291 lis. 6d. The examination was adjourned until November bch. MAESTEG MAN'S SUDDEN DEATH AT PORTHCAWL. A painfully sudden death occurred at the Rest Convalescent Home, Porthcawl, on Fri- day morning, that of Mr. Robert Griffiths, of 78 Garth-road, Maesteg. who was admitted on Wednesday evening. He was sitting in the day room after breakfast, when he ex- pired. in the presence of some other inmates. Deceased, who was 52 years of age, had been ailing for some months, and was advised by his medical attendant to go to Porthcawl. The inquest was held at the Police Station, Porthcawl. on Monday morning, before Mr. Howell Cuthbertson, district corner. Evidence of identification was given by Miss Annie Griffiths, daughter of the deceased. She said her father was a carpen- ter by trade, but had been ill for four months having suffered from influenza, which affected his heart. He entered the Rest on Wednes- day. David Rees, a one-logged patient, deposed that about 9.20 on Friday morning he sat in the day room near the fire with Griffiths. Deceased complained of being very hot, and witness advised him to lie on the sofa. He did so. but returned to the chair, gasped once or twice, and died. Dr. J. Davy Alexander, who examined the body. said the deceased had been suffering from influenza. Death was caused by heart disease of long standing. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. THEFT OF BOOTS. At Bridgend Police-court on Wednesday (before Messrs. J. G. Jenkins and T. Rees), John Kelly and James White, no fixed abode, were summoned for stealing a pair of boots, value 4s. lid., the property of David Bennett, of 50 Commercial-street, Maesteg. Complainant said he hung a pair of boots outside his shop on Tuesday morning and missed them about six o'clock. P.C. Mahoney stated that about 4 o'clock lie saw the prisoners in Talbot-street. They were acting in a suspicious way, and he watched them. They went to the back of the Plasnewydd Restaurant, where he saw Kelly hand a pair of boots to White. He went up to them and asked them where they got the boots, and one of them said, Say nothing, mate we can easily do seven days for this —— lot." He took them into cus- tody. when they became very violent, and he had to call the assistance of a civilian. He subsequently made inquiries, and found the boots were the property of Mr Bennett. On being charged prisoners said We will speak to the magistrates." White: How could we be violent when there were two of us to one cpnstable P—Wit- ness You were violent. Both prisoners pleaded guilty. Kelly said We did it just to get a bit of food," and White said We could not get out of Maes- teg because it was raining all day and I had not had a snack since the morning." They were sent to prison for seven days. COLLIER CRUSHED TO DEATH. A young man named Win. Tlios. Greary, aged 21 years of Park-street. Maesteg, met with his death at North's Navigation Coeg- nant Colliery on Monday afternoon, by the falling of a very large stone, weighing about 5 tons, upon him. He had actually finished his day's work when tne accident happened. A number of fellow workmen rushed to his as- sistance, and they had to break the stone with wedges before they could release him. His body was almost cut open, and his legs and arms were broken. It is only three months since the unfortunate fellow came to the valley, he having previously resided at Bristol. He has been staying with his uncle and aunt in Park-street. He was an dhan. An inquest was held on Wednesday by Mr. Howell Cuthbertson, district coroner, into the circumstances of the death of Geary. Titus James, Caerau, collier, said the stone which killed Geary gave no warning when it fell. He had been sent down the Toad to throw some rubbish to the gob. The fireman visited the place during the day. The stone measured about three yards long, four feet wide, two and a half feet thick, and weighed between four and five tons. There were two posts and a sprag under the stone. The posts and sprag were crushed out. There was a crack on one side of the stone, and a slant on the other side. He considered there were sufficient props under the stone. It took over an hour to get the stone off the deceased. He was quite dead. Deceased was walking down the road when the stone fell on him. Witness had been working underground thirteen years. A verdict of Accidental death" was re- turned. Mr E. E. Davies represented the Miners' Federation. Mr. Pritchard, mines inspector. Mr. David Davies, manager, and Mr. J. J. Morris, surveyor, were also present. VISIT OF MR. HIRST HOLLOWELL. At Zoar Independent Chapel on Tuesday night, the Rev. J. Hirst Hollowell, of Roch- dale. addressed a large audience upon The Duty of Nonconformists in Regard to National Education and National Righteous- ness." The Rev. T. Esgar James (Saron) presided. The lecturer said that Mr. G. w-yndham had lately declared that the Non- conformists were trying to commandeer the Church Schools. Why not, since the Church had already commandeered the public purse r He maintained there was no privilege granted to Nonconformists in the Education Bill. Whatever had been granted were their rights and nothing moie. He believed the Government had made a lamentable mistake in introducing the ballot for rights of parents in Clause 4 of the Education Bill. He agreed with Mr. Lloyd George that something had been gained for small villages, but unfortun- ately most of the people lived in large towns, and lie claimed for these the same rights as were granted to the villagers. The public interests had been sacrificed principally for the Roman Catholics, and he did not agree with it. The Catholics should have facilities outside school hours, and no more. Mr. Lloyd George did not stop the South African War, but he opposed it, and all honour to him for his stand. Mr. Lloyd George re- joiced in the emancipation secured by vill- ages, but he asked How much emancipation will remain in the Bill when it emerges from the Lords?" If the Bishop of Manchester succeeded in his proposad amendments all would again be lost. Mr. Balfour destroyed School Boards in the interests of class and clericalism, and the county co-opted authori- ties admirably served his purposes in England but in Wales they had been able to use the machinery against its inventor. In Eng- land the education had become squire-archial and clerical, and the Liberals were now aid- ing in making these conditions permanent. Mr. Lloyd George said they could not ex- clude the Bible from the schools. He (the speaker) did not ask for this—nor did any- body else, as far as he knew. He did not allow that interpretation to be put on the amendment moved by the Labour party. Everybody wished the Bible to be read, but the State-paid teacher should not be allowed to expound it. He hoped that in the next few months the Government would adopt Clause 3 entirely and drop Clause 4 alto- gether. The system put up by Clause 4 would enable Voluntary Schools to be made sectarian institutions. He intended to be- come a passive resister to this scheme just as much as he had been with regard to Mr. Bal- four's Bill. The speaker also strongly con- demned contracting out under this clause. Mr. Hollowell also advocated temperance re- form, land reform, the making of laws to the torturing of dumb creatures for sport an illegality. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the speaker and chairman.

THE LATE MR. DAVID DAVIES. THE FUNERAL: IMPRESSIVE OBSEQUIES. The funeral of Mr. David Davies, Liver- pool House, Nantyffyllon, took place on Fri- dav afternoon, amid general signs of mourn- ing. The elementary schools of the place were closed by order of the school managers, and to mark their sense of the loss involved by the death of Mr. Davies, all the trades- people in Nantyffyllon closed their establish- ments. Large crowds of people, representa- tive of all classes of the community, assem- bled in the vicinity of the residence, and an impressive service was conducted in the house by the Rev. W. Meek, pastor of Trinity English Methodist Church (of which the de- ceased was one of the founders) and the Rev. Thomas Powell, Penyeae, Port Talbot (chair- man of the W est Glamorgan Monthly Meet- ing). Shortly after three o'clock the comii was borne from the house and placed upon a bier. Before leaving, the well known hymn in y dytroedd mawr a'r tonau was ieel- ingly sung to the tune "Ebenezer," Mr. W. T. Williams (Gwilym Taf) conducting. 'ihe body was conveyed shoulder high via Castle- street and Bridgend-road to Llangynwyd Church, in the graveyard of which the inter- ment was made. Along the line of route ample evidence was provided of the esteem in which the deceased was held, the blinds of almost every residence being drawn. Among the ministers who headed the procession were Dr. Gomer Lewis, Swansea (formerly of Maes- teg), Revs. W. Meek, W. H. Thomas, Tabor; T. Powell, J. M. Saunders, Swansea; T. Esgar James, Saron; David W. Howell, Pen- coed; D. T. Morgan, Blaengarw (secretary of the Glamorgan Presbytery); M. J. Mills, Nantymoel; David Evans, Bridgend; R. Allen, Maesteg; T. Jones, Pontrhydycytf; J. Llewellyn, Caerau; W. D. 0. Jones, Cardiff (a former pastor of Trinity); C. J. Lewis, Barry; Iorwerth Jones, Maesteg; W. Mor- gan, Caersalem; W. R. Bowen, Maesteg; D. T. Griffiths, Caerau; Haydn M. Morgan, Caerau A. J. Davies, Nantymoel; J. Morris, Caerau; W. Lewis, Cwmparc; W. Glasnant Jones, Nantyffyllon; Rhys Davies, Bethel; W. R. Watkins, Maesteg; C. P. Thomas, Maesteg; Samuel Williams, Soar, Indepen- dent; J. Evans, Nantyffyllon; J. Morley Davies, Bethlehem; J. Williams, Congrega- tional; D. Morris, Llangynwyd; R. Johns, Canaan), etc. Representing the post office were Messrs. J. B. Jones, Bridgend; D. R. Powell. Maesteg; J. Rees. Caerau, and E. David. Ogmore Vale, and the members and officials of the Maesteg District Council who attended were Messrs. John Howells, Garth; J. Bevan, J. Roderick, T. Rees. High-street, T. Lewis, John Jenkins, Caerau, John Ed- munds, R. Scale (clerk) and J. Humphreys (surveyor). Among others noticed were the following: Mr. David Evans, manager of Maesteg Deep Colliery County Councillor G. S. Jones, Porthcawl; Mr. T. B. Boucher, re- presenting the Maesteg Gas Company; Mr. Harry Lewis, solicitor, Bridgend; Mr. T. C. Evans (Cadrawd); Mr. and Mrs. T. Rees, Bryncethin; Messrs. W. H. Mainwaring, Pencoed; Zechariah Jenkins, Nantyffyllon; Wm. Edwards, Swansea; Henry Evans, deacon of Trinity Church; Edward David, Nantymoel (Moderator of the Glamorgan Presbytery); J. D. Walters, Bridgend; Thos. Morgan, Maesteg; William Davies (Gwilym Glan Ogwy), Bridgend; Evan Williams, Maesteg; Leonard Morgan, Metropolitan Bank; David T. Davies, Talbot-street; R. Watkins, Lloyd's Bank; John Dodd, Caerau; Evan Evans, Vole: R. J. Sampson, Maesteg; Rees Williams. Commercial-street; Isaac Rees, Maesteg: Xoah Davies. Nanty- ffyllon; A. Nicholas, Maesteg: Noah Jenkins, David Evans, William Griffiths. E. H. Thomas. Alfred-street; W. Griffiths, Nant- garedig; A. J. Williams. Nantyffyllon; J. E. Roderick. W. J. Richards. loan John. W. Edwards, Caerau; John Williams, Nanty- ffyllon; Idris Williams. Arthur Whitcombe, S. Lewis. D. Rees, St. Michael's-road; J. Jenkins, Nantyffyllon; Hopkin Hopkins. J. Rees, T. Poole, Caerau W. Lee. George Day, High-street; T. Bowen, Maesteg; J. Morgan, Neath; W. Fowler, Caerau Howell Wil- liams. Nantyffyllon; T. Richards. Castle- street; Morgan xtoderick. Maesteg; Thomas Thomas, Garth; W. Jenkins, Commercial- street; H. Evans, D. Rees. Nantyffyllon; A. M. Maddock, Pyle; V. Hutchinson, etc. As the funeral approached the church the hymn Duwioldeb yn ei grym" was rendered to the tune Malvern." The service in the ancient church, which was of a most impressive character, was con- ducted wholly in Welsh by the Rev. W. Meredith Morris, B.A. (curate of Garth), and at the close the Rev. W. H. Thomas gave out the touching hymn— Mae' nhyfeillion adre'n myned O fy' mlaen o un i un." The scene at the graveside was most pathetic, and one which will not easily be effaced from the memory of those present. The commit- tal sentences having been read by the Rev. Meredith Morris, addresses were delivered by the Revs. W. D. O. Jones and W. Lewis (Cwmparc), the former in English and the latter in Welsh.—Mr. Jones said words could convey but a faint idea of the loss which the district had sustained in the removal of Mr. Davies, who was beloved by all classes as a true friend and neighbour. They mourned the death of one who had consecrated his time, his talent, and his energy to the ser- vice of the Master and for the good of men. They often esteemed life by its length, but God measured life by its breadth and depth. Mr. Davies had died in a full age, and they could truly say of him whatsoever his hand had found to do, he had done it with all his might. Some people lived for a greater number of years than had Mr. Davies, but their life was nothing but a shadow, a vapour. But Mr. Davies had left behind him a record of public service, particularly service to the Church, from which they might take a valuable lesson, and he left behind him an honoured, fragrant memory which time would never erase. In further remarks Mr. Jones referred to the happy times he had spent with Mr. Davies when he (the speaker) was pastor of Trinity. The Rev. W. Lewis, a life-long friend of Mr. Davies. spoke with great feeling of the deceased's attachment to the church. Mr. Davies had raised himself among men, and had been honoured as a nublic representa- tive. But while giving faithful attention to his duties in that capacity, he was a hard Christian worker, and rendered valuable ser- vices at Tabor and Trinity Churches. The numerical strength of that funeral provided adequate testimony of the respect in which Mr. Davies was held. He had left behind him a sweet aroma, which would not be lost for many a year. Rev. W. H. Thomas offered a fervent prayer in Welsh, and the service concluded by the singing of the old hymn, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddfdau." The following were the mourners:—Mrs. Davies (widow), Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Davies (son and daughter-in-law), Miss Davies, Miss Frances Davies, and Miss Dollie Davies (daughters). Mr. Willie Davies (son), Mrs. M. Davies (mother), Mr. Thomas Davies (brother), Miss Gretta Davies (niece), Messrs Arthur and Stanley Davies (nephews), Mrs. Edward Davies (sister-in law), Miss A. Davies and Miss H. Davies (nieces), Mrs. Chas. James (niece), Mr. Jenkins, Llansamlet (brother-in-law) and Mrs. Jenkins; Mr. Jenkins, Laleston (brother-in-law), Miss Jen- kins, Llansamlet (niece), Mr. J. H. Davies, Swansea; Mrs. Harris. P'enyfai; Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Davies; Mr. Llewellyn Davies and Mr. Wm. Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Alma House; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Maes- cadlawr; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Llwydarth; Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Gellilenor; Mr. Evan Rees, Gadlys, Llangynwyd; Mr. Ed. Rees, Llantwit Major; Mr. Dd. Rees, Kenfig Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Llys Derfel; Mis. Davies, Blaengarw; Mrs. Williams. Llys Derfel; Mrs. Evans, Porthcawl; Rer. Henry Miles; Mr. Joseph Grey Mrs. F. G. Davies, Mr. D. T. Davies. Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard Jenkins, Mrs. M. Davies, Rev John Williams, Mr. Abraham Williams, Mr. Ed. John Wil- liams, Mr. Thos. Williams, Mr. Collwyn Williams. Tho coffin was of panelled oak with nickel- plated fittings, and the name plate bore the inscription David Davies died Septem- ber 25th, 1906: aged 57 years." There were numerous beautiful floral tributes, including wreaths from the Mother, Widow, and family; Mr. Thos. Davies and family, Mrs. Davies, Brynllynfi: Mr. and Mrs. W. Ed- wards, Swansea; Mrs. T. L. Roberts, Maes- teg the members of Trinity Church Llynfi Valley Building Society: Messrs. W. Davies and Co., Mr. D. T. Davies (auctioneer), etc.

REPORTS OF MATCHES. BRIDGEND v. PENYGRAIG. The first match of the season between Bridgend and the champions of the Glamor- gan League was played on the Quarella Ground on Saturday in ideal weather, and before a good attendance. Last season Bridgend had to take second place in the two fixtures with Penygraig. and it was not anti- cipated that there would be a different re- sult on this occasion. Both clubs were strongly represented, the only absentee from the home side being E. Erans. whose place in the pack was taken by Eran Rees. It was nearly a quarter to five when the teams lined out as follows — Bridgend: Back. W. Pennell; threequar- ters, Tom Matthews (captain), W. M. Ed- wards. W. J. Rees, and Dai Nekrews; half- backs. J. Poolev and W. Jenkins: forwards. T. Guildford. Jim Chilcott. W. Gronow, T. Jones. Jack Chilcott. B. Gronow. Evan Rees. and A. Richards. Penygraig: Back, Gordon Thomas: three- quarters, F. Symmonds. W. Williams, Tom

Ridley, and Wrentmore: half-backs. D. Williams and J. Davies: forwards,, Harry Jones (capt.), G. Matthews. J. Flynn. D. Wil- liams, T. Ponsford. R. Jenkins. In. Baker, and P. Morgan. Referee, -ilr. J. Auckland. Cardiff. Ben Gronow opened for Bridgend from the town end. and G. Matthews replied to mid- field. where Buller Rees secured, and sent into touch well inside the visitors' territory. From the line-out Penygraig forwards came away with a strong rush. which was pluckily stopped by W. M. Edwards, and a series of scrimmages were contested in neutral terri- tory. It was evident that the Bridgend front liners had their work cut out to hold their own against the powerful Penygraig forwards, who heeled out well. A wheel and rush by the visitors resulted in piay being carried dangerously near the Bridgend line, and a score would no doubt have been secured but for some tricky work by Buller Rees. who kicked finely into safety. It was now Bridg- end's turn to attack, but George Matthews saved well. W. Williams, the Penygraig left wing, secured in a scramble and got nicely away, but Jenkins cut across and tackled him in the nick of time. The game proceeded at a ding donn; pace for some time. and both goals were alternately visited. At length a pretty bout of passing was initiated among the Penvgraig threequarters by Davies. and they all handled. What looked like a certain try was lost by a "knock on." Nekrews secured, and came away at top speed with Edwards in close attendance, and. on the former being upset, Edwards got pos- session and made a pretty burst. He was stopped by Gordon Thomas, and. being un- supported. had to throw the leather into touch. The considerable ground which was gained by their efforts was almost immedi- ately lost by Bridgend being penalised, but they returned to the attack, and Tom Mat- thews got away. He passed out to Edwards. however, when it appeared probable that he might break through himself. A strong at- tack by the visiting forwards was checked by Edwards, who kicked well. Repeated on- slaughts on the Bridgend goal were made. and in the end J. Davies broke through with the first try in Penygraig's favour, and Sym- monds had no difficulty in increasing the lead to five points. The pace was now al- lowed to slacken, and it was evident that it had been too 'fast for both sets of players. The game from now until half-time was of a scrambling nature, and there were few in- teresting episodes. Half-time score G. T. Pts. Penygraig 1 0 5 Bridgend 0 0 0 Penygraig re-started and had the benefit of :he exchange kicks, touch being found in the Bridgend quarter. The visitors attacked iiotly, but Penneli tackled well, and Edwards put in a flying kick. The Penygraig for- wards dribbled into Bridgend territory. where play of a scrambling nature ensued. W. Williams eventually broke through with a pretty try. which was unconverted. The homesters played up with increased vigour, and had hard lines in not scoring through Nekrews. The venue was changed to the Bridgend quarter, and here Bridgend were penalised, but, notwithstanding the favour- able position, the kick failed. Another try for the visitors was scored by Wrentmore, after some pretty passing, but Thomas failed to goal. It was now a foregone conclusion that the visitors would be victorious, but still the homesters played nluckily. Nekrews cross-kicked to Matthews, who gathered smartly, and with a good turn of speed looked a certain scorer, but he was forced into touch about two yards from the line. Not to be denied, the homesters continued to press, and their efforts were at length re- warded by Nekrews breaking through, and Pennell converted at a difficult angle. The visitors were now leading by six points, and a couple of minutes before the final whistk the lead was increased to nine points by Wrentmore scoring another unconverted try. Final score: G. T. Pts. Penygraig 1 3 14 Bridgend 0 1 5 PONTYCYMMER v. OLD WELSH BOYS. On Saturday Pontycymmer played the Old Welsh Boys in pleasant weather and before a fair attendance of spectators. The teams lined out as follows:- Pontycymmer: Back. B. Day: threequar- ters. J. Robins, W. Jenkins, B. Feiven and W. L. Thomas: half-backs. ,R. Thomas (capt.) and A. Davies: forwards. E. Lewis. W. J. Evans. E. Bryant. R. Tilley. J. Griffiths, J. Brown. T. Jones, and J. Price. Old Welsh Boys Back. F. Greerslade threequarters, Hitchings. E. J. Lawrence. M. Lloyd, and J. Evans; half-backs. Stock and J. Griffiths: forwards. Price. Lewis. Jones. Evans. Paget, H. Curtis. G. Curtain. Shelton. Referee. Mr. R. Jenkin Sant. J. Lewis kicked off for the Old Welsh Boys. and W. Jenkins, who received made a good rnn. but was tackled by Stephens in the nick of time. Pontycymmer forwards dribbled down the field, and J. Griffiths went over with a, fine try. Jenkins failing to convert. For Thomas being off-side, a free was awarded the Welsh Boys. but little ground was gained. A nice bout of passing among the Pontycymmer threequarters resulted in Robins scoring a good try. the kick for goal failing. In further play Moses Llovd got possession, but was brought down bv B Dav Half-time — G. T. Pts. Pontycymmer 0 2 6 Old Welsh Boys 0 0 0 W. J. Evans restarted, and the Old Welsh Boys pressed hard. A free was awarded to Pontycymmer. and M. Lloyd made a good shot for goal. R. Thomas was again pena- lised for off side. and Greenslade found touch at half-way. Scrambling play ensued, but eventually W. Jenkins scored a good try for Pontycymmer. which the same plaver con- verted. R. Tilley and J. Brown also scored unconverted tries. Final score • — G. T. Pts. Pontycymmer 1 4 17 Old Welsh Boys 0 0 0 MAESTEG v. TREHERBERT. Maesteg journeyed to Treherbert on Sat- urday. and met the local team. Teams — Treherbert Back, D. Fitzgerald three- quarters. G. Wilkins. R. Richards, Parker, and Godfrey: half-backs. J. Lewis and D Evans; forwards, P.C. Pulman. D. Jones. D. Galloway. W. Paul G. Eveleigh. B. Duncan. T. J. Arguest. aud P.C. Neyland. Maesteg: Back, Richards: threequarters, D. Davies. Price. Cash Llewellyn, and C. Hill; half-backs. E. Howells and E. Evans forwards. J. Phillips. M. Coleman. M. Gil- bert. T. Mort. J. Owens. W. Davies. A. Mor- gans. and. Hopkins. Referee. Mr. Evan John. Pontypridd. It had just turned a quarter to five when Maesteg started. They never seemed to settle down. even up to the interval, al- though they did one or two rounds of pass- ing. in which Llewellyn was very promi- nent. once in particular when he crossed from the left centre and p.ave the ball to Davies on the left wing. The Treherbert backs were given many opportunities, which were not usually taken advantage of. but at length Galloway scored a try. which was un- converted. This was the only score in the first half. In the second half the homesters had the best of the plav and scored through Galloway and Godfrey, which decided the game in their favour. The Maesteg men played hard, and gave the homesters a hot fifteen minutes, but no scoring success atten- ded their efforts. Final score — G. T. Pts. Treherbert 1 2 11 Maesteg 0 0 0