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PlITAlDAWE PflUCE Ct8 Serious Charge Against Ynismeudwy Collier. HARBOURING WORKHOUSE CHILD- REN. 1 Friday before Messrs G. H. Strick, F. R. Phillips, H. J. Powell, and D. T. Willianw. ALLEGED PERSISTENT CRUELTY. Richard Vowles, a mason of Clydach, was summoned by his wife for alleged perisitent cruelty. Mr. R. A. Jones, solicitor for the complainant, said that this was not the first summons issued againat the defen- dant. A similar summons had been issued in June last, but the defendant then promised to conduct himself proper- ly. For some weeks past, however, and especially during Christmas time, the de- fendant had behaved im. a disgraceful manner, with the result that his wife had been obliged to leave her home. Complainant said she had been married to defendant for five years. On the Sunday after Christmas, defendant came home about 10 o'clock in the night. He was under the influence of drink, and threatenend he repeatedly. He threatened to throw her out of the window. On Monday night defendant came home drunk, and after threatening her, he caught hold of her by the throat and tried to shake her. On Tuesday night defendant was again drunk, and he caught I hold of complainant by the throat with 1 I his two hands. She struggled with him, and after some time complainant and her sister managed to get defendant upstairs. Defendant again behaved very badly and he caught hold of her (complainant) by the throat, but she managed to release herself. Defendant next pushed her against the wardrobe. By this time she felt very frightened and she ran out of the house. She was the tenant of the house, and she had lived there for the past 25 years. Referring to previous acts of cruelty, complainant said defendant had given her black eyes on several occa- sion. Defendant mentioned that his objection was to keeping two in the house. That was his wife and her sister. As far as the cruelty was concerned he remembered nothing about it. Jane Hewart, sister of the complain- ant, corroborated her sister's story in re- gard to various acts of cruelty. She said that she was now in service, and she only stayed with complainant when she was out of employment. Defendant had no question to ask the witness, but h? said that she was the cause of all the trouble. He could man- age all right with his wife. Mr. Strick (chairman) said he thought it was a pity that two people of middle age like the defendant and complainant, should fall out, but he had no doubt that I the presence of the sister perhaps had something to do with the matter. He did not think however that the defendant would have behaved in the way he had been in his sober senses, and he (Mr. Strick) would like to know if there was any chance of them living together again. The complainant said the defendant was the same-when her sister was away and the defendant had behaved in the manffier described for many months. Mr. Strick said the case would be ad- journed for a month, and he advised de- fendant to keep away from the drink, which he considered had been at the bot- tom of it all. t SERIOUS CHARGE. I James Evans, a collier, residing near I the Workhouse, Pontardawe,' was sum- moned for harbouring two children named Gwen Jones and Tommy Jones, who were chargeable to the Guardians, and with refusing to allow them to return to the Workhouse. Defendant did not appear. Mr. C. B. Jenkins prosecuted for the Guardians. Mr. Jenkins explained that the child- ren had lived some time ago at Ystaly- fera, and as they were found to be roam- ing about the Guardians took over the guardianship of the children after two resolutions had been carried at the Guar- dians' meeting. The children when they were in the House were properly looked after, and were sent to school in the or- dinary way like other children, and no one knew that they were from the Work- house. When the cliildren went to school on Dec. 10th, they did not return in the evening, and from what the Master was told he visited the defendant's house on Dec. 22nd, in company with Mr. David Jenkins (Relieving officer). When asked why fye would not let the children return to the House, defendant said the Guard- ians could go to the devil with them. Mr. Thorpe (cletk) Did they go? (Laughter.) Mr. Jenkins explained that the defend- ant was liable to a penalty of C20. Evidence was given by Mr. J. Morris Jones (Master) and Mr. D. Jenkins (re- lieving officer). The magistrates said they considered the case proved, but they would not de- cide upon the penalty for a fortnight in order to see what defendant was prepared to do in the matter. TRENCHES BETTER THAN GAOL. I Thomas Jones, of Gwauncaegurwen, I was brought up in custody charged with I neglecting his two children, Lilian and Violet, and allowing them to become chargeable to the Union. It was stated that defendant's where- abouts had not been known for some time. Defendant said it was* not many months since he had been out of Carmarthen I Gaol, and if he was an old gaol-bird he was quite prepared to support his child- ren. Since he had come out of gaol he had done some good jobs for his coun- try. He had worked on a transport which was conveying horses to Brest in France, a.nd he was then quite willing to join the colours and go out straight to the front.. He would rather be in the trench- es than in gaol any day. He had decided to turn over a new leaf, and he appealed to the justices to give him another ohanoe. The case was thereupon adjourned in order that defendant could join the colours. TWO OFFENCES. I George Jackson, rag and bone dealer, of Morriston, was summoned for driving with only one light and also with using bad language to P.C. Johns at Pontar- dawe. Defendant was fined 7s. 6d. for the first offence, and 10s. for the second. u MARTIN PLEADS GUILTY. 1 I 11 I Martin Jntzpatrick, labourer, istaiy- fera, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on Saturday, Dec. 4th at Pont ardawe. Defendant pleaded guilty. He said he had been to Swansea and got drunk. P. C. Johjis proved the case. Defendant was ordered to pay 15s. "IMPULSE OF THE MOMENT." I David Mason, a nreman, engaged at Messrs. Cilbertson's works was charged with stealing 3d. of ceal the property of the company. P. C. Hughes Jones (iPontardawe) said that on the morning of Dec. 4th, he saw defendant leaving the works with a lump of coal under his arm. When defendant saw witness ho ran away, but witness managed to overtake him. When defend- ant was charged he said "Yes, I took it at the impulse of the moment. George Griffiths, a foreman under the company, valued the coal. Defendants pid his wife was confined to her bed and he could not think of leaving her there without a fire. A fine of 20s. was imposed. ————— ————

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I GWYS CWMLLYNFELL. The interment of Joseph Glyn Davies took place, last Saturday at Cwmllj-nfell burial ground. Although the weather was wet and stormy, a very large number of friends and ac- quaintances gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Revs. John Rees, Cvrmllynfell, and David P. Hopkins, North Wales, officiated. Wreaths were sent by the children ad the staff of Tro'rgleien Council School, Mr and Mrs. David Davies (parents); cousins from Ystalyfera, David Rees and Bar- net, Elen Ann and Ceinwen (sisters). Pte. Johnnie Williams, of the Welsh Guards, who has been in the firing line for a considerable period arrived home Sunday last for a short leave. All his friends and acquaintances were pleased to see him looking so well, and gave him a very cordial reception. News has reached Cwmtwrch that Mr Owen Williams. F.T.S.C. school- master in Cardiff, has joined the colours as a private with the Welsh Battalion. Mr Williams is the brother of Mr Daniel J. Williams (school- master, London, who has joined the colours latelv. Both are natives of Gwys, and the sons of Mr Joseph Wil- liams (bookseller). Rev. D. P. Hopkins occupied the pulpit at Ebenezer Chapel, Sunday last, and his sermons were -greatly en- joyed by the congregation. Councillor Lewis Thomas occupied the pulpit at Bryn Seion Baptist Chapel, were he delivered powerful sermons during the day. CYMDEITHAS GYMRAEG GWYS. A very interesting debate took place at the above Society last Friday even- ing, on the subject "A yw rhyfel yn ocheladwy," between Councillor Lewis Thomas and Mr W. D. Owen, Lower Cwmtwrch. Mr T. R. Thomas presided and a lively discussion followed the papers. Pte. Ted Morris, of the Royal Ar- tillery, is home for a short leave from Derbyshire, and looks the picture of health. Pte. Morris is highly es- teemed in the place. The many admirers of Miss Cein- wen Davies- will be glad to learn that she took the first prizes in the singing and recitation competitions at Cwm- twrch competitive meeting last week. We wish her further success. Mr Henry Pitman. New road, left the place last week after a few days' leave. He belongs to the Navy, and has been away as a coastguard nearly since the outbreak -of war. This was his last leave. The sale of work and social which was held at Cwmllynfell Council Schools on New Year's eve proved a great success, and a large number of the inhabitants were present during the night, and partook of tea. CWMLLYNFELL HALL A treat is expected soon bv the Gwauncaegurwen and district children at the above place. They will present "Revue to the Road of Harlech," under the conductorship of Mr Wm. Llan Davies. Mr Arafnah Thomas, son of the Rev. W. D. Thomas, Gibea, Brynamman, occupied the pulpit at Cwmllynfell Chapel Sunday last, and his sermons were greatly enjoyed.

W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, can be consulted daily at the Victoria Arcade (near the Market), Swansea

WHERE THE SCHEME HAS FAILED. 651,160 Unattested Single Men. I I The long expected "Derby figuyes have been published. They refer to re- l cruiting betwebn October 23 and Decem- ¡ ber 15 (inclusive). They show that out of a possible 5,011,441 men of military age in the country 2,829,263 men enlisted, attested, or were rejected. Of this total of nearly three millions— 840,000 Single men attested. 1,344,979 Married men attested. 428,853 Mem were rejected. 215,431 Men enlisted directed. 2,829,263 Grand total. There remain, then, in the country 2,182,178 men available far military ser- vice who have not yet joined the colours. Of these 1,029,231 are single men, 651,160 of whom are unstarred. "This is far from being a negligible quantity," says Lord Derby, "and, under the circumstances, I am very distinctly of opinion that in order to redeem the pledge mentioned above (the Premier's pledge v MI L. :i_i_ to niarried men), it win not. ue posuioio to hold married men to their attestation unless and until the services of single men have been obtained by other means, the present system having failed to bring them. to the colours." The net result of the recruiting cam- paign is less than these figures would suggest. From the totals deductions have to be made for starred men, men "badged," "reserved" or indispensable, as well as for those who have not yet been medically examined and who will be rejected as unfit. Lord Derby estimates that when all these deductions have been made the net number of attested men available for the Army will be :— 343,386 Single. 487,676 Married. 831,062 Net tot&l. Lord Derby's historic report appeared in a White Paper, entitled "Army Re port on Recruiting." By the Earl of Derby, K.G., Director-General of Re- cruiting. ELEVENT-HHOUR RUSH. I The first part of Lord Derby's report consists of the report made to Lord. Kitchener on December 12, and is neces- sarily inocmplete. Lord Derby refers to the phfenomenol rush tilf recruits that came during the preceding week—tke last of the atterta-tion period. "I am quite aware that criticisms will be levelled at the inadequacy of the ar- rangements of recruiting offices for deal- ing with recruits during the present -r,e,ek," writes the Director-General. 'Such oriticigms are most unjust. The impossi- bility of obtaining sufficient medical offi- cers and experienced clerks has been the cause of the delay. "This delay would have been obviated if there had been during the past six weeks when the scheme has been before the public, a steady How of recruits in- stead of the abnormal rush at the eleventh hour. Lord Derby speaks, too, of the difficul- ties and confusion of the vague and ur) settled methods of starring. "Instead of starring being of assistance, it has been a distinct hindrance to the canvass," he .says. More especially is this so m rural and semi-rural areas." Farmers, he points out, were not. starred men, though many of their sons and employees were, as "cowmen," "horsemen," etc., "though in many instances it is known that they are not really so engaged," adds the report. Lord Derby continues "It is essential that the stari-e-d list should be carefully investigated, and in cases of misdescrip- tion the star removed and the man made available for military service. This ap- plies to the starred men in all industies." THE "HARD CASE'" MEN. I The "hard case" men are referred to in this paragraph Lllany men also who would willingly serve find themselves barred from doing so by domestic, finan- cial and business obligations. "This especially applies to professional and commercial men, who find difficul- ties in meeting such obligations as pay- ment of rent, insurance premium, interest on loans connected with their business and provision for their family due to the fact that their income is entirely depen- dent on their individual efforts, and ceases when they join the colours. This applies not only to married men, but also single men in many cases. "Another obstacle to recruiting, Lord Derby says later on, "has been the un- equal treatment of individuals. "Parents—and relations especially — cannot understand why their sons, hus- bands or brothers should join while other young men hold back and secure lucrative employment at home." The result of the Derby canvass, it is stated, "shows very distinctly that it is not want of courage that is keeping men back," and that "there is abundant evidence of a determination to see the war through to a successful conclusion. After rarising the figures Lord Derby makes this important comment "Large as are the figures, I am afraid that on analysis they do not prove as satisfactory as I could have wished. "Owing to the great rush of recruits, it was impossible in many cases to have more than a most perfunctory medical examination, and the number of men who will be rejected when the various groups are called up and are subject to a proper examination must be very large." The number of men actually unexam- ined is 925,445. Then tables are given showing the esti- mated percentages of deductions from the gross totals of attested single men and married, men.

THE INDISPENSABLES ELIMINATING MEN WANTED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Lord Derby does not presume to state what are or are not the indus- tries indispensable to this country, but if there is to be any further reserva- tion of occuptions it is quite clear that his figures must be subject to a reduction, and he cannot help hoping that there should be some finality to the issue of these lists. Referring to one or two features of the campaign, Lord Derby states that "the figures given refer only to re- cruits received between October 23rd and December 15th, but, as I have been in my present office since Oct. 11th, I include recruits for immediate enlistment from that date to Sunday, December 19th inclusive, and I also include as belated returns of men 61,651 taken in the group system. During that time there have been taken for the Army as follows:— Immediate enlistment 275,031 Attestation in groups two 521,661 "In order, however, to get at the number of men who have offered them- ■ selves, it is necessary to add to the above figures these who have been definitely rejected on medical graunds, viz., 428,853. This shows that a total of 2,950,514 men have shown their willingness to serve their country pro- vided they were able to be spared from their employment, and could be ac- cepted as medically suitable. There will be additions to make to these numbers slightly, but very significant. In foreign towns where there are Eng- lish communities, men have banded themselves together to come under the group system. Men have written trom Hong Kong, Rhodesia, Cadiz, aad California, offering to come home to be attested for the Army Reserve, Section B. The busiest, day of the last four days for enlisting under the group system was Saturday, December 11, when 336,075 men presented them- selves. In four days 1,0700478 were attested. -oo-

SEQUEL TO COWARDICE TAUNT. After colling a fellow-passenger on the Bakerloo "Tube" a coward, be- cause he was nit in khaki, Thomas W. Thompson, traveller, Priory-road, West. Hampstead, N.W., struck him on the mouth, breaking three teeth. The Marlborough-street magistrate fined him E4 for the assault, and ordered him to pay £1 compensation to the prosecutor, Thomas A. Ambridge, cabinet-maker.

The latest reports says that the Kaiser's illness is declared to be serious, and due to blood-poisoning. Statements received in Rome aTe to the effect that two opera- tions have been performed, but complica- tions are feared, and the projetc.ed trip to Constantinople has been abandoned.