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ABERAYON COUNTY POLICE.I
ABERAYON COUNTY POLICE. I MOXDAY.—Before: Alderman. J. M. Smith (in I the chair), Capt. J. Preston, Messrs. H. Burgess, and R. Evans. AN EXPENSIVE QUARREL. I William Henry Taylor and Lilian Taylor were summoned for using bad language at Rock Houses, Cymmer. P.S. Evans gave evidence as to defendants quarrelling and using bad language on the eve- ning of the 30th ult.—Tayor was fined .£3, and the woman .£1. NOT "FOR FUN." I Thos. Wm. Thomas and W. Rowlands were summoned for gambling on the 6th inst. P.S. Davies sated he saw the two lads at Blaengwynfi playing cards for money at 3.30 in the afternoon. When he caught them Rowlands said he was only playing for fun, but Thomas made no statement.—Each was fined 10s. FOUND ON THE ROOF. I Frederick Slater was brought up in custody charged with being a deserter from the Welsh Regiment. Supt. Ben Evans said prisoner was before the Court on July 15th, charged with assault, when, taking into consideration that his leave would expire in a few days, he was let off with a warn- ing. He did not return to the Army, however, and had evaded arrest ever since. It was his fifth leave, and he had failed to return to time on each occasion. P.S. Swaffield stated that at midnight on the previous Saturday he raided the house in which the prisoner was supposed to be in Aberavon, and found him hidden between the ceiling of a bedroom and the roof. Prisoner, who had nothing to say, was re- manded to await the arrival of a military escort, and the police sergeant was recom- mended a gratuity of 10s. SCHOOL CASES. I There were several of these cases, and fines I as usual were inflicted. UNWELCOME PASSENGER. I George Bevington (a discharged soldier) was summoned for behaving in a disorderly manner whilst travelling on the G.W.E. between Neath and Port Talbot, on Sept. 7th. Mr. A. H. Deer (Messrs. Deer and Deer) appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Railway Company, and Mr. Daniel Perkins was for the defendant- Robert Germain, ticket collector, stated that' on Sept. 7th he was acting as passenger guard on the 9.35 p.m. relief train. Just before the train arrived at the Aberavon Crossing, it was stopped by a passenger pulling the communica- tion cord. Going along the train he found a man leaning out of a window, bleeding from the mouth and nose, who told him he had been struck. Witness took the man to the guard's van, and the train went on to the Port Talbot Station. At the station he fetched the man from the guard's van, and as they were going to the station master's office, defendant came up, and struck the man down. Daniel Deverill, Taibach, mill manager, stated that he was in the train, and his com- partment was full. Defendant was one, having entered at Neath with a woman,.and the man that was afterwards struck. The man, shortly after leaving Neath, began to sing, and defend- ant told him "to shut his mouth, or he would shut it for him." The man was quiet for a time, but again began to sing, and defendant struck him in the face, causing blood to flow. Defendant was going to deal a second blow, but witness pulled the communication cord, and the train stopped. At Port Talbot the guard came to the carriage, and asked who had struck the man. and defendant replied, "I have," and getting out went up to the man, and knocked him down, and the blow was not returned.—In cross-examination, witness said defendant and the man. lie struck were neither drunk nor sober, but it was evident they had been drink- ing. The man who was struck did not use any bad language. John Anderson, inspector on de G.W.R., said a complaint was made to him about defendant's conduct when the train arrived at Port Talbot, and he spoke to him about it on the platform. The guard brought up the man who was said to have been struck by defendant, and as soon as defendant saw him he struck him again, knocking him down, and witness had a difficulty in separating them. Defendant said he got into the train at Neath, and made room for the man referred to to get in as well. They were lodging in the same house. As soon as they were in the carriage, the man used filthy language, and witness told him to desifet, and a lady asked him to keep quiet. The man sang in his ear, and asked what it had to do with him, and then struck him, and he (defendant) simply acted in self- defence.—Cross-examined, he stated that Mr. Deverill's evidence was false.—Fined Xi. ASSAULTING A COLLIERY MANAGER. I John Williams (40), collier, Cwmavon, and John Jones Edwards (32), checkweigher, Cwm- avon, were charged with a breach of the Mines Act fejr persistently following Thomas Redshaw, M-ft- of the Cynon Colliery, and with wil- fully preventing him„ £ a.tering the colliery pre- mises. Williams was further charged with as- saulting the manager. Mr. Daniel Perkins appeared for ,the Colliery Company, and Mr. W. P. Nicholas (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas, Pontypridd) for the defendants. Mr. W. Jenkins, miners' agent, was also present on behalf of the Miners' Federation. Thomas Redshaw, manager of the Cyno. Col- liery, Cymmer, since December, 1917, stated that defendants were employed as colliers. On SaV urday, Sept. 7th, he saw Edwards in the office •about 10.30 a.m., and amongst other things the question of water in Thomas Morgan's heading in the west district was mentioned. Edwards suggested that Morgan should be paid extra on account of. water in his sump heading. Witness told Edwards that the man had been paid every- thing he was legally entitled to under the -ha,uliew agreement. Edwards pressed him to pay more, but he declined. Edwards said, Well, you can expect trouble in that heading if you do not pay the extra asked far." Wit- ness replied, "I am very sorry to hear that, but I can do no more, and if you wish you may put it fcefcre tCI Disputes Board." On the follow- ing Monday he went to the colliery, and at 6.30 I a.m. he descended with the first cage. He found the colliers on the bank. The first cage began to descend at five minutes to 7, and they even- tually got to the cage bottom. He noticed a number of men hanging about the roads,- as if they did not intend to work. At about 7 o'clock the haulier Morgan came to him along with Ed- wards, and asked if witness was going to pay him extra for the water, and witness told them both that he had paid everything that Morgan was entitled to, and it was out of his power to do anything further. He was then told there would be no work in that heading, but he saw some of the men make a sign of going to work in the western district, and the horses were brought from the stables. Morgan refused .to take his horse, and witness then returned to the surface; and was almost immediately followed by the men, who left their work and returned home. On the following morning, Sept. 10th, as he was approaching the pit, he noticed some- thing unusual. About five or six yards from the office he was "held up" by a number of men, including Edwards and Williams, who sur- rounded him. Edwards knew how important it was that he shotgd go to his office as usual, and inspect the firemen's reports, so as to see that the pit was safe for. the men to work in it, and he was prevented from entering by Williams, who told him he would not be allowed to enter the office until he had settled the dispute. Wit- ness again stated he had paid as much as he could and all that Morgan was entitled to, and if they wanted him to pay more they must apply to the proper authority. Upon that, Williams caught him "roughly by the shoulders, and began pushing him towards the field mear by, shouting "Up to the field!" Williams continued to push him by the shoulders and one of his arms, and thex attempted to throw him down. Williams lifted him up by taking hold of him round the waist, and carried him a short distance. Edwards was close by, and the conduct of both and their followers was most threatening. Such was their conduct that he was very much afraid of them. The crowd shouted, "Are you going to settle our dispute?" Witness told them that" he would resign his position, as he had had enough of them, and was going home, as he meant to leave them. This decision was through fear that they meant doing him bodily harm. Williams held him until he told them he would resign. He went down the road with Hinton, who had come up, and together they proceeded along the road to the Oakwood Col- liery yard to speak to Mr. Wright, the manager. He noticed a number of the colliers, boys and men, coming in the same direction. Edwards was present soon afterwards, when he was told the men intended to march him home in front of them to Aberavon, but he said he intended to go by train, and added, "Have I not already told you I have finished with you, and I intend to resign my position?" Turning to Edwards he said, "Will that not satisfy you?" and Edwards replied, "Yes, yes." A policeman approaching, the men went away. Williams and Jones and a section of the men from the pit were at the station, and there was a demonstration against him. The crowd sang, "Farewell" in a hostile manner. Mr. Nicholas (cross-examining): The defend- ants Edwards and Williams have worked there for some time?-So far as I know. Edwards is a collier, but does he not hold some other office ?-He is secretary of the miners' lodge, I believe. Has Williams any connection with it?—Yes, as chairman. So you are brought into contact with them frequently?—Yes. Is Edwards, as lodge secretary, appointed to meet you every Saturday morning?—I cannot say, but in nine cases out of ten he has come nearly every Saturday morning. Amongst other things, he mentioned Morgan's case on this Saturday?—Yes. Did he mention it on the previous Saturday? —No, not at all; but I found afterwards that he had mentioned it to some of the men. Had he mentioned it to Mr. Hinton?—Mr. Hinton told me he had not. Morgan had been receiving extra money all the time; he was being paid half a turn extra. If there is one set of employees more inclined to take the bit between their teeth, it is the hauliers, is it not?—I do not think they are any worse than the others. I am- very glod to hear that the bAuliers have a good character, but have you mat found that if they take a certain notion into their beads, they generally carry it out?—I have known them for a good many years, but I have not found them to be different to the other work- men. This dispute is all over the paltry sum of 3s. 9<1., and your colliery was stopped and all this trouble caused for this small amreunt ?—It is not a question of the amount of money, but a ques- tion of principle. Besides, there are more hauliers than Morgan in the colliery. It is a matter of principles, because I had no right to pay him more. Did Edwards, when he came down into the pit, try to get some of the men to work?—I èiø not know. Did Edwards go to Aberavon to try to get into touch with Mr. Percy Jacob?—He knew Mr Jacob was away from home, so any such jour- ney would be futile. Do you suggest that a manager's hands are botind in regard to such payment of extras?— Yes, there are regular fixed rates by arrange- ment. Did not the defendants say you had power to do it if you so desired?—They said I was in a position to make allowances to colliers.. Did n.ot Williams .say, "There will be no work to-day unless you pay," and when you con- tinued to refuse, did he not ask you to come and tell the men yourself?—No; I was immedi- ately caught by the shoulders, and hustled off the premises. He cried, "Up to the field with him. There has been a great deal of exaggeration in this case?—I have not exaggerated it in any way- I put it to you that you were going to address the men in the field?—No, I was pushed and pulled along by Williams, who never took his hands off me. I had already told them all I had to say. I put it to you that you were going to address the men in the field, and immediately there was a rush to the field, and you being in the middle were carried along towards the field?—No; that is ridiculous-nonsense. Is it true there were men working down the pit, and you did not examine the firemen's re- ports?—Yes, it is true; I was prevented from en- tering the office to deal with them. Did you send for police assistance?—No; I could not get near any place from which to send for assistance. I heard that an attempt was made to send for a policeman, but the men held the messenger up, and he has since been an ob- ject of ricidule amongst the men. They did not follow you to Abervon?—No; I was protected by a policeman. Dr. D. Perkins (in relexamination): It has been suggested that you were stubborn and pig- headed that morning; is that true?—Not at all; I have been a manager for 24 years, and it is the first time that there has been any such trouble in a colliery with me. 'I There has been a question put relating to your hauliers; how many are there at this Col- liery ?—There are fifty-five. Arthur Hinton, assistant manager, corrobor- ated. By Mr. Nicholas: Did you have any claim for more payment made to you by Morgan?—Mor- gan asked me for extra payment on account of water in the heading, and I told him to refer it to the manager, but I did not give him a half- turn. How many are affected by this water com- plained of?—One. Did you hear Williams tell Redshaw to go and tell the men he could not pay any extra?—No. Samuel Tassel, winding engineman, said he 4 saw the crowd, and heard "booing," but he did not see anything done to the manager. Meetings of the men were sometimes held at the top of the pit, and sometimes in the field. Frederick Hopkins, shoeing smith, said he did not see anything done to the manager, but as he was descending the shaft the crowd was all round him. Mr. Perkins (holding up a written statement, including evidence he had given to him) said: Did I write this statement you see on these papers, which you made to me, and which you read before you signed AS true and correct?— Yes. James Wright, manager of the Oakwood Col- liery, said he saw Redshaw come into the yard, and whilst they were talking, a crowd came from Pontrhydyfen towards the yard. A man named Rees Evans began to talk to Redshaw, who, he said, was starving the men. Williams might have been present, but witness did not see him. Evans went to the front of the crowd, and then Edwards told Redshaw he must walk home to Aberavon in front of the crowd. Red- shaw refused to walk, and then Edwards told him a second time he would have to go. Red- shaw said he "aid not want anything more to do with them, and that he had resigned his posi- tion. Edwards replied that that was the very best thing he could do. Witness said, "Give Mr. Redshaw a chance; you ought to settle your disputes without going to such extreme meas- ures." Edwards told witness to 'mind his own business, whereupon witness ordered Edwards and the crowd off the premises, and P.C. Rogers coming in sight, they went off. P.C. Rogers said the crowd consisted of about 150, and on his asking what was the matter, he was told that he knew well enough, or he would have come upon the scene. They told him they were going to march the manager to Aberavon. He saw Mr. lledshaw, who was in a great state of alarm, as the crowd shouted and "booed" at him. and w6re singing in a derisive tone, "Hó1r can I bear to leave thee? One parting kiss I'll give thee." Mr. Nicholas: Did you see Williams there?— Yes; he was in the crowd on the bank. Both defendants denied having either threat- ened or molested the manager. As officials of tho li.Cg,*l lodge, they had from time to time to discuss disputes with the manager. Edwards said he had never threatened any man in his life, and Williams said on the morning in ques- tion Edwards, he and three hauliere who had been appointed as a deputation from the 'hauliers were waiting for the manager, and when he arrived they asked him to settle the dispute by paying the extra amount demanded. On the manager refusing, they asked him to put the matter right by himself addressing the men, and they went to hold a meeting in the field, and a rush was made for the field. The manager was not taken by the shoulders Of picked tip by anyone. Evidence in corroboration of the defendants* statements was given by Aneurin Phillips, Did. Samuels, and Evan Miles. The Bench considered the charges proved, and fined each defendant JM.
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ABERAVON TOWN COUNCIL.
ABERAVON TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of Aberavon. Town Council was held on Wednesday evening. The chair was taken by the Mayor (Alderman J. M. Smith), and there were also present: Aldermen D. J. Jones and D. Rees, Councillors Percy Jacob, W. J. Williams, A. James, J .R.. Morgan, W. Jackson, J. Price, C. Lody, W. John,, and H. B. Jones. The Town Clerk (Mr. Moses Thomas, J.P.) read a letter from the Registrar General in re- ference to the appointment of a. registrar for the sub-district of Aberavon and Margaui, stat- ing that a misunderstanding had arisen, and the Neath Board of- Guardians were* persistesnt in requesting that the area should- be divided into two, and as the- Aberavon Council had ex- pressed such disapproval of the division, he con- sidered it only rightt they should have the op- portunity of placing: the grounds of their objec- tion before ''the'-Local Government Board when that authority gave: their deeision,- He there- fore asked the Council to forward. their objec- tion. On the motion of Alderman D. Bees, it was decided that the- wn Cle-rk lie requested to forward the partijralars required, but, at the same time, the Alderman did- not wish it to be thought they were; against the appointment of a discharged soldier. The Medical. Officer of Health (Dr. Hellyer) reported that during September there had been A births and lfi deaths, equal to a birth-rate of I 26.6 and 16.4 per 1,000. Pour cases of scarlet fever were notified- The Gas Manager reported that during the month 350 tons of coal had been carbonised, pro- ducing 3,573,000 cubic feet of gas. The Fire Brigade Committee stated that a special inspection had been made of the fried fish and chip s hops. The Highways and General Purposes Commit- tee reported that precautions had been taken to prevent the flooding of houses in Wellington Terrace and Water Street. Some mischievous person having filled up the front of the tidal flaps, thereby causing damage, it was decided to offer a substantial reward for the conviction of the culprit. The following were re-elected on the Food Committee, in addition to 'the L.R.C. represen- tative :—The May,or and Deputy Mayor, Messrs. D. Reesw-Percy Jacob, J. Price, A. James, J. R. Morgan, Mrs. Lewis M. Thomas, and Mr. Jenkin Morgan.
SAD DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN.…
SAD DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN. I We regret to record the death, after a long illness, of Miss Gladys Moore, daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Martha Gregory, of 5 St. Mary Street, Aberavon, which took place on the 10th inst., at the early age of 23 years. The funeral took place on Monday at Pantdu Cemetery, where Rev. J. J. Richards (Ebenezer Welsh Baptist Church, Aberavon) officiated. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives.. The mourners included: The father and mother; Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Hughes, Mr* John Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gregory, Mr. Edward Gregory, and Mrs. Duncan McFadyan (sisters and step-brothers); Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Francis, Cwmavon; Mr. and Mrs. J. Francis, Mrs. Hugh Harris, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs Evans, Briton Ferry; Mr. and Mrs Jones, Gwen- doline Street; Mr. and Mrs. John Francis, Cwm- avon; Mr. Walter Richards, Cwmavon; Mr. Jas. Davies, Cwmavon Road; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davies, Pantdu; Mr. D. Davies, Cwmavon; Mrs. Morgan Williams, Maesteg; Mrs. Tom Richards, Messrs. William and Timothy Richards, Mrs. W. Richards, Mrs. Ben Richards, and Mr. Dd. J. Richards, Mountain Ash Mrs. David and the Misses Jenkins, Penclawdd; Mrs. MacDermott and Miss Mafona Rees. The deceased had been a faithful member of Ebenezer Church and Sun- day School, and was generally esteemed. There were many floral tributes, including wreaths from: The father and mother, Mr. John Moore, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. Tom Richards, Mrs. W. Richards and sons, Mrs. B. Richards, Mr. Peter Maclntyre (her betrothed), Mr. Thomas Jones, Miss Mafona Rees, Miss Maria Thomas, Mrs. R. Thomas and family, I the Mansel Pickling Girls, the Mansel Works employees, and Mrs. Edith Evans. Taibach.
Aberavon gunn€r IFAILLI. -…
Aberavon gunn€r IFAILLI. I Mr. A. Machachini, ship chandler, of 1 and 2 Louisa Street, Cardiff Docks, has received noti- fication of the death in action on the 7th inst., in France, of his nephew, Machine-Gunner Nicholas Magdaline. Gunner Magdaline, who is of Greek parentage, joined the Army as a rolun- teer two years ago, and has been wounded twice during that time. Before joining the Army he I was employed by the Talbot Tin Stamping, Com- pany. Aberavon. His brother, George Magda- line, resides at 4 Lilian Street, Aberavon.
.* .SELECTION OF CHIEF MAGISTRATE,
SELECTION OF CHIEF MAGISTRATE, A private meeting of the members of the Aberavon Town Council was held on Wednes- day evening after the ordinary Council meeting, to discuss the selection of Mayor for the ensu- ing y"r, but no decision was arrived at, the question being deferred for another week.
I I CHARITY BILLIARDSIH4"muTHy,'ALES.
I I CHARITY BILLIARDS IH4"muTH y,'ALES. Devotees of billiards were'gh' a treat dur- ing the past week in the visit to Port Talbot and Aberavon of Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the. champion cueist, who, with his usual thorough- ness, put in a busy time at the various Clubs; in the district in order That deserving char- ities might benefit to the fullest extent pos- sible. On Monday evening a visit was paid to the Cwmavon Conservative Club, where the- champion played Mr. D. Reas, of^Swansea.. Ai keenly contested game ended in the profes- sional's favour. A collection in aid of the Pri- soners' of War Fund brought in £25. Tuesday evening was arranged for the Workmen's Club,. Aberavon, where two of their leading players- (Messrs. D. Brown and Ji. Miller) entered tlber list against Mr. Stevenson. Here again bril- liant billiards was the ordi?r, and the very. use- ful sum of < £ 25 was netted towards the CLab'fe Reception Fund. On Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Stevenson pai.1 a visit to; Neath War Hospital, here a fine exposition: of billiards was given; before the wounded heroes. The champion was. in Sne form, putting on an unfinished 337. After the exhibition, Mr. Sttvsuson went amongst the wounded, and had a alissry word. for each.. Thfe Masonic Club, Port; Talbot, was the venue on Wednesday evening;, the local players being Messrs. E. Tennant- and D. Perkins, who, vainly tried to wrest the luoisours from Mr.. Stevenson. The fine sum of .£00 was soon made trp amongst the spectators, and was allocated to, Che Masonic Prisoners' of War Fund. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were ear-marked for the Port Tal- bot and Aberavoa Conservative Cltrfe, where Mr. Stevenson soon. iou-nd him-self at- home among his Club mateSy and received a rousing recep- tion. Thursday afternoon a-it exhibition was given before wounded heroes from Baglan Hos- pital, who wwe delikhted- at Mr. Stevenson's fine play. The. exhibition shots given, at the close were much appreciated by the Tommies. Thursday evening, Mr. R. Davies upheld the honours for the Club, and put up a really fine performance against his great opponent. Friday evening, Mr. S. Taylor entered the lists, and again the audience was delighted at the stern fight. The final stage was reached on Saturday evening, when Mr. H. Diamond filled the breach and did his best to achieve success. Mock auc- tions of various gifts of members added much amusement to each evening's exhibition, and added the much needed equivalent in money. During the three evenings the handsome sum of • £ 144 was raised, the charities benefiting being St. Dunstan's, Prisoners' of War Fund, and the Club's Reception Fund. Great praise is due to Mr Stevenson for the fine response towards vari- ous charities, realising for the week about JB250. Messrs. T. Bines, W. J. Tucker, and W. Kent worked hard in the good cause.
—■—i———— MARGAM DISTRICT COUNCIL.I
—■—i ———— MARGAM DISTRICT COUNCIL. I On Monday night at the monthly meeting of Margam UJD. Gonncil (Capt. James PreJ^m.' presiding) a letter was read from the secretary of the Port Talbot Steelworks in reference to the complaints from the local Chamber of Trade as to the smoke and grit nuisance arising from the stacks at their works, and stated that ar- rangements were being made by the directors to receive a deputation on the matter. A sub-com- mittee appointed to go into the question of the water supply recommended that the Council should approach the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company with a view to re-arranging the terms of supply to that company, and that all supplies over 100,000 gallons should be charged for at 4d. per 1,000 gallons with a minimum pay- ment of £ 400 to £ 600. ■ )
WELCOME AT ST. THEODORE'S…
WELCOME AT ST. THEODORE'S VICARAGE I The Vicar (Rev. D. J. Jones, M.A.) again had the pleasure this week of welcoming two lads home from the front, viz., Driver Hare, of Ffrjvdwyllt Street, Taibach, and Pte. Jones, Welsh Regiment, of Dyffryn Mill, Taibach, Both have been in the thick of the big battles during the last few months. The Vicar, in wel- coming them, said it gave him the greatest plea- sure to present them with a wallet each as a small token of the esteem in which they were held by their fellow Churchpeople at St. Theo- dore's. The Rev. P. R. Thomas, of the Welsh Church, -who mm amongst the visitors at the Viearag#, also-extended a cordial welcome.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CWMAVONI
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CWMAVON I Successful harvest thanksgiving services were held in the above church on Sunday, conducted by the pastor (Rev. J. Sydney Jones), who preached morning and evening to large congre- gations. Rev. D. Marlais Davies, B.A., deli- vered an eloquent address at the afternoon ser- vice, and Mrs. Harris, Miss Lizzie Davies, Miss Blodwen Williams sang sacred solos. Quartettes were also rendered by Mrs. King, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Davies, and Mr. J. Evans. On Monday eve- ning the annual "harvest home" gathering proved a very inspiring event. Mr. Chas. Jen- kins presided, and gave an excellent address. Rev. J. Sydney Jones gave an appropriate ad- dress on The Message of the Harvest," and Miss Gwendreth Reee, preeidoo. at the organ.
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IMAESTEG.
MAESTEG. Omission. We inadvertently last week omitted to mention that Mr.. David Charles Watkins was the conductor of the winning juvenile choir at Hope Chapel Eisteddfod at the Town Hall on Saturday week.. Magisterial.—Mr^W. G. Roberts, J.P. (inspec- tor under Maesteg Food Control Committee) took the magisterial oath at the Swansea Quar- ter Sessions on Tuesday. The appointment is a boon to Maesteg and a convenience to the many who have to make declarations before a Justice of the Peace. Benefit Concerts.-As a result of the perform- ances of The Last Judgment" and The Song oi Miriam," by the Maesteg Harmonic Society (conductor, Mr. D. Watkins, A.C.), in June last, the sum of < £ 50 was realised, Y-M, of which was handed over to the local Red Cross Hospital, and < £ 24 to the local Soldiers' and Sailors' Re- ception Fund. Discharged Soldiers and Sailors^—A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on: Thurs- day evening, under the auspices of the Federa- tion of Discharged Soldiers and Sailors. Mr. D. H. Dhening (Caerau) presided.. Th* object of the meeting was to pass a resolution protest- ing- against the action of the Council in ap- pointing the surveyor (Mr. S. J. Harpur) fuel overseer for the district without advertising the past, and asking the Council to rescind the re- solution. A motion to that effect was passed. Chamber of Trade.—Councillor. Henry Laviers. presided over a meeting of the. Chamber of Trade at Tucker's Imperial Cafe on. Thursday evening to consider what steps should, be taken in. view of the notice received: from the Llynvi G.as Company that it was their, intention to apply to the Local Government Board for powers to raise the price of gas- from a maxi- mum of 4/9 to 7/ It was unanimously decided tio> oppose the application. A small committee,, consisting of Councillor N. Nicholas, Mr. Chas.. Davies, and Mr. A. L. Parry, was selected to, draft a letter to the Local Government Boord: setting out the reasons for opposing the appli- cation. I Military Wedding.—A pretty we<lding took place on Tuesday of last week-,at Tabernacle- Baptist Church, Maesteg. The- parties were. Sergt. Thos. G. Bristow and Miss Ann Eliz. Brunt (eldest daughter of Mi- and Mrs.. Brunt,. Maesteg). Rev. J. M. Lewis officiated. The' bride, charmingly attired in a fawn Gaberdine costume with champagne Georgette hat to match, was given away by herr father, and was- attended by her ister, Miss E. M. Brunt, who wore a white voile dress, trimmed with swans" down. The flower girls were- Misses Blodwen Brunt and Phyllis Mary Rbes (cousin of the bride). The duties of best1 man were carried. out by Mr. Henry Lee. After the ceremony- a reception was held at the home of the bride. British and Foreign Bible Socie-ty.r-rho. Maesteg Branch of the British, and Foreign. Bible Society held the anniversary meeting at; Tabor last Wednesday week-the president, Mr.. W. Gadfa Roberts, J.P. in the chair—when Rev. D. Picton Jones (late missionary in Central Africa) gave a very interesting address- In addition, the committee are to, be congratu- lated on providing a programme which proved: a great attraction, the attendance being such as to test the capacity of. the chapeL Selections were given by the" Maesteg Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr. Tom Thomas,. L.T.S.C.); d7met by Madame M. Olwem Evans and. Miss Dilys Thomas; and recitations, Miss Osinwen Evans. The excellence of thijs part of the programme was testified to by the way each. item was re- ceived. Book prizes, were distributed by i Mrs. Rees Rees (The Hollies) to th-e- coIl ecro rS. It was gratifying to learn from Mr. John Evans (hon. treasurer) that the collections last year were more than double those of the previous year. Double Presentation.—On Tuesday evening last week a double presentation took place at Seion Welsh Congregational Chapel, Caerau, upon the resignations of the pastor and the organist-quite a coincidence since both are leaving at the same time. The first presenta- tion was made, to Mr. Lewis Morgan, the organ- ist, who was presented with a book-case. Rev. Bryniog Thomas (pastor of the church) pre- sided. Mr. Thos. Davies, Brynglas, Protheroe Street, on behalf of the church, made the pre- sentation, and in doing so, expressed his plea- sure, and thanked the church for the oppor- tunity to represent them. Mr. Lewis Morgan responded. He said he felt grateful for the re- cognition of his services, though the discharge of his duties had always been a pleasure to him. —The pastor having so far conducted the meet- ing, vacated the chair, and Mr. David Davies (Coegnant House), agent of Messrs. North's Col- lieries, presided over the second presentation, which was for Rev. Bryniog Thomas and his family, on the occasion of their leaving the church for Ammanford, where Mr. Thomas is to take up another pastorate.—The Chairman at the outset said he was pleased to be present to be among those who were considered the most intimate of friends. It was very regret- table that Mr. Thomas was leaving a flourish- ing church in a flourishing district, but the temptation he supposed was so great that it oversame his power of resistance, and personally he preferred recognising the services of a minis- ter while in harness rather than waiting until some other church had discovered his worth. He wished Mr. Thomas every success in his new sphere. Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. Williams (Abergwynfi), Mr. Lewis Davies (schoolmaster, Cymmer), Mr. Wm. Morris (Caerau Road), Rev. J. Peregrine (Glyncorrwg), Rev. D. Jones (Cymmer), Rev. Rhydynog Evans (NantyffyUon), Rev. Ismael Lewis (Nanty- ffyllon), and Mr. John Roberts. The Chairman then called upon Mr. Jenkin Thomas (Caerau Road) to make the presentation. Mr. Thomas said it gave him much pleasure, on behalf of the church, to present the pastor with a gold watch and chain in recognition of his services, and on the occasion of his departure. Miss M. Richards (Hermon Road) presented the rev. gentleman with a pocket wallet on behalf of the Band of Hope, and Master Gwyn and Miss Marion Thomas with a book each. Mrs. John Evans (Church Street) presented Mrs. Thomas, on behalf of the church, with "a wristlet watch, and Mr. Joseph Hughes Miss Marion Thomas with a locket and pendant, and a fountain pen to Master Gwyn Thomas. Rev. J. Edwards (Hermon), on behalf of the Free Church Coun- cil, presented Mr. Thomas with a fountain pen. -—Rev. Bryniog Thomas suitably responded in his own behalf -aad-for his wife-and family, and thanked all who had taken part in the presenta- tion. Others present were Rev. J. Phillips "(Penucl), Rsev. Ben Davies (Maesteg), ana Rev. Bryn Thoyna-q (Fernaale). 'The addresses were intermixed with a musical programme, solos being rendered by Mr. Leonard Thomas, Mr. D. O. Davies, Mr. A. D. Jones; recitation, Miss Alice Thomas. Miss M. E. Davies, C.R.A.M., was the accompanist. Bardic poetry was re- cited by Mr. Thomas Henry, Mr James Thomas, and Rev. D. Jones. LISWORNEY. For the Boys.—A reception committee has been formed to welcome local lads .on their home coming, and Ptes..T. Se-dgebeer, Lewis Howell, and Sapper Aubrey Tebby have already been made recipients of tokeno of the inhabi- tants' appreciation and good-will. Miss B. N. Carne, of Nash Manor, in very suitable words, made the presentations. Mrs. M. E. Jones kindly became responsible for a miscellaneous programme, which proved to be very interest- ing, an4. was thoroughly enjoyed. The chair was takln by Rev. J. Price Davies, Rector of Llanmihangel. PAWNS PTOUSHEB BT THS CENTRAL GLAMOBOAB PaurriKo AND PtrBtismM COMPART, LTD., AT ft8 H GUCMOBGAH GAzvrra" OFFICES, Qvro SrNHtT, BBlMttfB, GLAMORGAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1918. 4