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YSTfiABGYKLAIS POLICE COVRT.
YSTfiABGYKLAIS POLICE COVRT. Tuesday, before Mesrs. E. G. Bent- hall (presiding), Baron Cederstrom J. E. Moore-Gwyn, J. B. G. Price, Mor- gan Price, and T. Williams. DRUNKEN WOMAN AT ABER- I CRAVE. Margaret Ellis,. Abercrave, was charged with having been drunk on the roadside on June 15th. She pleaded guilty. P.C. Davies said that at 5.30 p.m. on the day in question, he saw the woman lying drunk in a ditch on the roadside. He picked her up and put her in a trap by which she was con- veyed home.—Fined 9s. YSTALYFERA TEACHER CYCLING II WITHOUT A LIGHT. I David H. Hopkin, of Ystalyfera, a ) teacher at the Abercrave Schools was r charged with having ridden a bicycle ) without light on June 21st. He pleaded guilty. P.C Davies said that at 10 p.m. he was on duty in Brecon Road, when he saw defendant riding his bicycle to which no light was attached. When stopped he said the lamp had just gone out. Defendant said that was true. The light went out only a little while be- fore he was stopped. He had been cycling down for two years from Aber- crave to Ystalyfera, and that was the first complaint against him. He dis- mounted when he got to the populated part of the district. He was ordered to pay the costs. EMPLOYER AND WORKMAN I CLAIM. Herbert Rogers, Plumber, made a c. claim against Harry Rogers, the con- tractor of the Ystradgynlais Houses Scheme, for E3 18s. Od. wages due. It was stated that defendant's affairs were in the hands of a solicitor, acting for his creditors, and he objected to the case going forward, saying that it was a question of sub-contracting work, not a case between employer and work- man, therefore it ought to be taken to the County Court. The Clerk ruled in favour of defend- ant, and the claim was referred to the County Court. DOGS WITHOUT LICENSES. David Mainwaring, Gough House, Ystradgynlais, was summoned for having kept a dog without a license. He did not appear, and was fined 10s. A similar charge was made against Alfred Clarke, of Glannant Cottages, who said the dog in question did not belong to him, but was left by a lodger next door, and he (defendant), had tried to drive it from his premises without success. He also had to pay 10s. Margaret Powell, Penrhos, who said her husband had been in the Army since October, and who appeared greatly distressed at appearing in Court, admitted that she had had the dog without license, but said that be- fore he went away her husband made arrangements for a. man to fetch it when the licence expired, but he did not do so, and when the police saw her «he took out the necessary license, on I April 12th. This case was withdrawn. I SPANIARDS FINED FOR GAMBLING. Nine Abere-rave, Spaniards, Alecio Murion, Bernardio Coritizo, Nicholas Escribano, Vincent Zamora, Perfecto Rodrigedd, Indelittio Martin, Upiano Abasc-al, Manuel Santiez, and Victor Martin, were summoned for gaming with cards at Abercrave, on June 13th. Five of them pleaded not guilty. P.S. Edwards sa,id that at 5.45 p.m. on Sunday, June 13th, he was on duty with P.C. Palmer on the Black Road, Abercrave, and saw them all gaming with cards. Palmer and himself went up, and Palmer took the cards, telling the men that they would be reported. The Clerk: Where was the money ? Witness: On a coat, spread over one of the men's knees. Them- Yere nine men and nine shillings. P.C. Palmer corroborated. The defendants, who had nothing to say, wer o each fined 10s. ALLEGED ASSAULT AT ABER- CRAVE. SUMMONSES DISMISSED. Rees Williams, miner, of Old Shop, Abercrave, summoned Mary Holder, a neighbour, for assault. She pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor said that on June 29th, he was coming home from work when defendant met him, and struck him twice on the head with her fist. He did not strike her back, but it was the first time a woman had ever hit him. "That is all I have to say," he added, "but I want peace." Mary Ann Williams, wife of com- plainant, said defendant went to meet her husband. She (witness) was near at the time, and struck him twice, and called him all sorts of names, and said they (witness and husband), were living "tally" (not married). To prove the falsity of this, witness produced her marriage license. Witness was very much afraid of defendant. She was very dangerous. Defendant admitted going to meet complainant, but said it was to tell him not to put the children to beat hers, and not to interfere between her- self and her husband. Mrs. Williams struck her, and she was "going for" Mrs. Williams in return, but might have caught the husband. Miriam Powell, defendant's daughter said her mother was struck first, and her lip bled in consequence. The case was dismissed. YSTRADGYNLAIS CHARACTER. EVAN WILLIAMS TO GO TO THE WORKHOUSE. Evan Williams of no fixed abode, but who roams about Ystradgynlais and district was charged with sleeping out the previous evening at a shed near Nimrod House, and pleaded guilty. He was in a terrible state of dirt, and had an enormous growth of hair over his head and face. Inspector Williams said he had been summoned many times for this offence, and last time he was sent to prison for nine days, when he was stated to be mentally deficient. He had not slept in a bed for years, and although he was a native of the place, he appeared to have neith-er relatives nor friends. He was making himself a nuisance, and something ought to be done with him. Mr Williams, from the Bench, agreed and eventually the man said he would go to Pontardawe Workhouse.
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ABERCRAVE AND COLBREN. I
ABERCRAVE AND COLBREN. I Miss Ethel Williams, daughter of Mr. Tom Williams, London House, Ystrad- gynlais, has been appointed to the head of the Caehopkin Schools, previously by Mrs. Idris Davies, Abercrave. Miss Williams is a capable teacher, and we join in wishing her every sucoess. We regret to note the death of Mr. Isaac Powell, Garth Farm, which took place on Thursday last, after a short illness. Deceased, who was 50 years of age, was a native of Abercrave. The in- terment took place on Monday at Tyny- eoed, the Rev. Lewis Jones officiating. The district meeting of the Baptist de- nomination took place at Noddfa Chapel on Wednesday, when there was a good attendance of delegates. Matters of in- terest to ther denomination were dis- cussed, and a prayer meeting was also held during the day. Mr. Solomon James, a student at Spurgeon's College, and a native of Ystradgynlais, officiated at Noddfa last Sunday morning, and at Nantyffin in the evening. His sermons were greatly en- joyed. The Rev. W. L. Griffiths, Bryn- groes, ofliciated at Carmel on Sunday, and the Rev. W. Lloyd, nephew of the Rev. W. Moelfryn Morgan, late of Ys- tradgynlais, at Bryn Seion. Prof. Young Evans v.- ill preach at Bryn Seion next Sunday.
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IDlllAIS VALLEY CHAT. —I—.I
DlllAIS VALLEY CHAT. — I —. CRYNANT MOWING lATCH. There, was a large attendance at Ynys- fadog Farm on Saturday last, when a mowing match took place. There were two classes, and the competition was very ken, the mowing done by scythe, and work of considerable merit was done. The prizes were as follows 1st class, 1, Dl. Thomas, Crynant; 2, Jno. Nicholas, 3, I T. Chalender. 2nd. class, 1, Jas. Osmend 2, Mr. Starkes; and 3, Mr. Moore. J CRYNANT WEDDINGS. A very interesting local wedding took place at Crynant on Thursday when Mr. John Garbett, son of Mr. John Garbett, M.E., manager of Brynteg Colliery, was married to Miss Elsie Jones, *of the Red Lion. The wedding was solemnized at Cry-nant Church, the Rev. Morgan officiating. Mr. W. H. Rees, uncle of the bride, gave her away, and the brides- maids were Misses Sarah Garbett, Katie Jones, and Rebecca Davies. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. John Garbett (sen.). After the ceremony a re- r ception was held at the bride's home, the happy couple then journeying to Llandrindod Wells, where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents received were both numerous and costlv. Another interesting wedding took place at Neath on Saturday last, when Mr. Jaj. Griffiths a.iid Miss May Park, daugh- ter of Mr. John Park, and both of Nant- ycafan, were married. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. Elias Park, and Mis& Elizabeth Griffiths acted as bridesmaid. The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends. I CO-OP. MATTERS. j A meeting of the members of the Cry- nant branch of the Neath Abbey and Skewen Co-operative Society will take place on Wednesday night next to con- cider the question of the renewal of the lease. The question as to the advisa- bility of the Crynant branch becoming a society of its own is also to be discussed. TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL. I The Valley branch of the Trades and Labour Council is making headway, and a. meeting was held at Crynant on Wed- nesday last, when there was a lirge and representative attendance. Rules are nü", to be drafted and the scheme w ill be in I' full working order in the course of a few days. SALEM EISTEDDFOD. I The pro'pects for a sncee?sful eistedd- fod at Salem on the 17th inst. are ex. cepticnally bright, the entries far ex- ceeding the most sa.nguine expectations, and the success of the project is therefore assured. There should be a large gather- ing at Seven Sisters on that date. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. I The anniversary services of Salem took place on Sunday last, when the Rev. E. T. Jones, Llanelly, officiated at the after- noon and evening services. Mr. John Roberts preached in the morning. There were large congregations throughout the day, and the sermons were greatly appre- ciated. METHODIST CYMANFA. I The singing festival in connection with the local Methodist children will take place on Saturday at Seven Sisters, when iNIr. Dd. Edwards, Tonna, a native of Ystradgynlais, will conduct the singing. I THE STORM. I The storm on Sunday left its mark ui I the Dulais Valley. Many houses oti the BalixNeii were flooded and a sheep was killed by lightning. Minor damage was also done in the district. AMBULANCE BRIGADE. I All the remaining members of the On- Ilwyn Ambulance Brigade have volun- teered for service, and' will go to the new hospital at Neath. he men have nobly sacrificed in coming forward in this man- ner, and. arc to be highly commended for their action. Great credit is also due to Dr. Armstrong for the way in which he I has organised the brigade, t hey have the best wishes of the people of the district. ON LEAVE. I Ptes. A. Lewis, H. Griffiths, A. Bevan, I [ J^arbc-tt, end Dd P,c!iard, -ii,e home U-om Llandudno on furlough. They are steitkmed with the R.W.F. and' lcok ren?arkab-1 y well. I DULAIS GARDENS. Another summer has arrived, and there is still no water at the Dniais Gardens. The inhabitants have to cross the railway and the road to get at the present sup- ply, and complaints are bitter against this undesirable state of affairs. We regret to hear of the illness of P. C. Salter, Crynant, who has been ailing for the past few weeks. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. D. W. Thomas, M.E., manager of the Seven Sisters Colliery, has gone for a short holiday to Pembroke Dock, his position at Seven Sisters being occu- pied by Mr. Sidney Lloyd, late of Ystradgynlais. I Wm. Evans, Dulais Gardens, had » narow escape from drowning in the porii near the Onilwyn Schools last week, lie v?as saved by Stanley Mathew? the 12- vlear]d soja of Mr. Wm. Mathe-?. This is a most dangerous spot, and it is quite time that adequate protection was provided. Intimation has been received at Ban- wen that Pte. Caradog Davies has teet} wounded at the front. He i? well known in the district, and it is hoped that his injuries are not serious.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS. The following are the successful pupils who sat at the recent Entrance Seholarship Examination for the Ys- talyfera County School:—Emily Rees (Cwmllynfell); Ena Gladys Davies (Wern Girls', YstaJyfera) Arthur Arnndell (Clydach Boys); Wm. J. Jones (Clydach Boys); Oswald Jenkins (Pen- trepoeth) Thos. John Bibbs (Alltwen) David Grenig Lewis (Wern. Boys', Ys- talyfera) Wm. Emrys Price (Clydach Boys); Margt. Ann Thomas (Cwmllyn- fell); Wm. James Sem.mons (Clydacli Boys') Clifford Thomas (Alltwen); Emlyn Jas. Vaugluui (Ynistawe); Evelyn Morgan (Cwmgorse) Thos. Glyn Lewis (Pentrepoeth); and Margaret Jones (Godre'rgraig).
ALEXANDRA DAY FOR SWANSEA…
ALEXANDRA DAY FOR SWANSEA VALLEY. Mrs. Gough, of Yniseedwyn House, writes us as follows "Alexandra Day will be held in Ystalyfera and Ystradgyn- lais on Friday, July 16th, when several people have kindly consented to sell roses. Out of every penny spent, three- farthingg goes to the funds of Swansea Hospital, and the other farthing goo* to the crippled girl v.-ho makes the roses." We trust that there will be a generous response.
BRYNAMMAN NOTES. ! 1—I
BRYNAMMAN NOTES. 1 — I At St. Catherine's on Saturday a pretty wedding was solemnized. The bride was Miss Mary Hannah Jones, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. Jenkin Jones, shoemaker, and the bridegroom Mr. Dowry, of Station- road. The Rev. E. J. Davies, St. Catherine's, officiated. After the ceremony the happy couple took up residence at Cw mgarw-road. A severe storm of thunder and light- ning was experienced here on Sunday. Apart from inconvenience by the over- flooding of streams and gutters, no damage was done locally. At Gwaun- caegurwen, however, two houses were struck causing damage to the extent of some R20. Anniversary services were held at the English Congregational cause on Sunday last. In the afternoon the Rev. J. Mor- gan Jones, Bangor, preached in Welsh at Gibea. Mr. Tom Davies, Belle Vue-terrace, was appointed church organist at Moriah on Sunday, and will commence duties next Sunday.  Mr. Johnny Lewis, son of Mr. Edwin Lewis, Company-row, has been appoint- ed to take charge of the local electric I station. For some years past Mr. Lewis has been engineer in charge of the elec- tric wor ks at Ystradgynlais. He takes up duties next week. Mr. and Mrs. Rees Howells, Llandilo- road, left Brynamman on Thursday, and they sail on Saturday for South Africa, where Mr. Howells is to take up mission- ary wwk in Rhodesia.
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