The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

1.¥,A-.iJ Amman Valley Sporting Gossip [By "FREELANCE."] AMMANFORD v. LLANELLY n. Llanelly set the ball rolling about 4 0 clock, and play settled down in the home half, where the visitors' inside-half was penalised for offside tactics. Play was then transferred to the visitors' half, where Danny Thomas made a mark. W. J. Evans' kick for goal was charged down, and play was taken to the centre. Touch was found by the visitors on the home 25 line, and a bout 01 passing by the visiting backs saw D. J. Thomas making a determined rush for the line, but the home custodian made no mis- take about bringing man and baU to the ground. The home pack relieved, and car- ried play to the centre. Slack play on the part of the homesters enabled the play to be taken back to their own 25. where W. Grif- fiths was again called upon to save, which he did in fine style. The home eight heeled cleanly from the next scrum and carried the ball to the centre. The visitors were not to be denied, and a bout of passing brought play again to the home 25. A penalty against them saw play back at the centre. The visiting backs again had a bout of passing, bur did not gain much ground. The home- sters then paid a visit to the visitors' half, but their stay was not long, for the visitors rushed play to the home 25. One of the homesters miskicked in front of goal, and one of the visiting centres gathered and threw ou, to the wing, who scored wide out. The kick at goal failed to add the extra points. On resuming, the homesters, stung by this reverse, soon got into their stride, and two or three of the forwards dribbled the ball over the visitors' line, but one of the visiting backs dived for the ball, a mmor resulting. Had one of the home forwards made a dive the homesters would have been level, but the chance was thrown away. A knock-on Sy one of the homesters enabled play to be seen in the home half. The visitors made a deter- mined dash for the line, and were aly brought up on the brink of scoring. The homesters relieved from a scrum, and hy was taken to their 25 line. Half-time was then called with the visitors leading by three points. On resuming, the homesters played with more dash, and play was seen in the visitors half. Twice the inside-half was penalised for offside play, and Trevor Williams, taking the second kick. landed a beautiful goal, placing both teams on a level. The kick-out was charged down and a scrum was formed on the centre line. The home backs indulged m a bout of passing, but a low pass went astray, and the visitors grasped the advantage and carried play to the home 25. From a scrum here the ball came out on the visitors' side: but Abbot Griffiths beat three of the opposing backs and sent play to the visitors' half. Cecil Isaac was then injured and had to retire. A penalty to the visitors enabled them to -fiid touch near the centre. The home backs were set going from a scrum here, and play was transferred to the visitors' 25. From here they rushed play over the visitors' line, but only a minor resulted. The visitors made a determined rush, but Will Griffiths saved in fine style, and found touch near the centre. From here the visitors car- ried play to the home line, where an attempt at drop goal only resulted in a minor. The visitors pressed hard for a few minutes on the home line, but the home defence could not be broken. The home pack were doing great things, and carried all before them to the centre, when time was called. Final score: Ammanford, one penalty goal; Llan- elly Seconds, one try. I I COMMENTS. It is obvious that Ammanford have not yet found their true form. The young pack are doing wonders, but are not as they should be with the rear division. An alteration must surely be made in the rear division if they intend having a really good team. The weakness was easily seen on Saturday; also in the previous game. It is not for me to mention' names. If I did so, perhaps my life would be at stake. The tackling of some of the home team is much below what is desired. The old adage is Go low for your man." It 'is very seldom you bring your man down when you go for his neck. It was pleasing to see the old Ammanford stalwart, in the person of Trevor Williams, turning out again. This is not his first game this season, but the first I have witnessed. and his old form has not diminished in the least. His penalty goal was a feature, and his tackling was a lesson to some. Luther Thomas, his co-centre, is a deadly tackier and a sturdy defender. His method of bringing man and ball down should be copied by the others. Abbot and Will Griffiths were again in fine form. The latter kept up his reputation of the previous Saturday, and played excel- lently throughout. The pack need not be singled out, as they all played like Trojans and deserved more support from the rear division. They en- countered stiff opposition, but at times they simply overwhelmed their opponents. Their fault lies in the loose. They are far too slack m their play. A little more combina- tion among themselves will be a- great im- provement, and will bring better results. The presence of Frank Davies and Jim Kichards was felt. The former is a tower of strength in the scrums, and the latter in the open and line-out. By the way, a great deaj is to be said about the line-outi in thss game. The home- sters were very backward. Always mark a man, boys, and things will come all right. The visitors were a hefty and speedy lot, and played hard to maintain their unbeaten record. They were best served by D. J. Evans, D. J. Thomas, and Edgar Morgan. The latter was always conspicuous in the line-out. Next Saturday, Ammanford journey to Glynneath, where a keen game is anticipated. It will be my good fortune to accompany the., and L shall expect something better from the backs on this occasion. They will be represented by the following: uill-back, W. Grffiths; three-quarter backs, J. Williams, Trevor Williams, L. Thomas, and A. Rosser; half-backs, Abbot Uiafhths and Danny Thomas; forwards W. J. Evans, Frank Davies, Tom Thomas, R. Barrett, D. Ri<:hards, J. Rchards, Ken Howells, Gwilym Morgan, Evan Thomas, F. Spinks, David Davies. They will travel by char-a-banc, whch will leave Ammanford at o' clock sharp. IN GENERAL. The Ammaniford Soccer XI. journeyed to Skewen on Saturday last, and effected a draw with the National Oil Refineries Club, Tommy Twist netted for Ammanford. The Ammanford County School met- the Llanelly County School on Saturday last on the former s ground. An interesting tussle ensued, and resulted in the visitors winning by one converted goal one try to one goal from a mark. Llandovery were defeated at Rugby by the Carmarthen 'Quins on Saturday last, at Carmarthen. The game was admitted to be the finest played on the Carmarthen ground this season. Harry Watkins turned out for the first t Yr- this season for Llandovery. He is the old W elshJ^ugby International, and a vice-president of the Llandovery Glub. The final score was: Carmarthen 'Quins, 6 points; Llandovery, nil. In the first round for the Swansea Cup, the Ammanford Soccer ^.ub are to meet Aberpergwm. The game is to be played at Ammanford on Saturday next.

Amman United Notes. I [By "OLD SPORT."] I AMMAN UNITED v. RESOLVEN. I Result: Drawn game. No score. Comirg off the field in company with an old player on Saturday last, he remarked that the game which had just concluded be- tween the above teams was one of the finest he had seen for many years. I fully coincide with this opinion, as it was certainly one of the best games, if not the best, that had ever been played on the Amman United enclosure. The spectators were treated to a game of football that was chock full of brilliant inci- dents. In fact, there was not a dull moment throughout the match. I may be severely criticised by Amman supporters for stating that the home side were fortunate in making a draw. On the run of the play this was decidedly the case, but, on the other hand, the splendid defence of the home backs re- ceived its due reward in overcoming the bril- liant back play of the Neath Valley team. It is many years since I saw a citadel bom- barded so ineffectually as was Amman's on Saturday last. Time after time the ball came out on the Resolven side of the scrum, and little Da I Evans spiens ?de of the s-crum, an d little Dai Evans splendidly fed his partner, who in turn carried on the good work with his three-quarters, only to be met on each occasion with a defence that was like a stone wall. For once in a while, therefore, bril- liantrepeated attacks were completely nulli- fied by a sturdy defence. I cannot but point out, however, that the Resolven attack failed chiefly through its lack or variety. The dummy was seldom exploited, and the short punt conspicuous by its absence. Their backs simply relied on speed and beautifully clean passing bouts. This, in my opinion, was the chief reason for their failure to pierce the home defence. For the second Saturday in succession the Amman forwards were hope- lessly beaten for possession in the scrums. The ball found its way out on the Resolven side with monotonous regularity, and it is high time that this fault was remedied. Against Gendros the same thing happened, and our backs had few chances to attack. I am not surprised' at our forwards getting beaten in this way when so little practice is put in by some of them. Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon one sees the same faces on the field. There are players who cannot turn out jin the afternoon, owing to their working during that time, but this is no excuse for the rest. I cannot understand players adopting this attitude, for, if only for their own good, it pays to train. I hope to see an improvement in this direction. In fairness, however, to our pack, if their scrum work was' poor, their play in the loose at times reached brilliance. It warmed my blood to see them rush up or down the field, as the case may be, with the ball at their feet. Their rushes were worthy of the best traditions of Amman United's reputation in this phase of play. Jack Styles and Ward were ever in the van; D. B. Rees and D. J. Jones were also very noticeable, whilst Will Thomas' covering work was very good. if the pack could only 'get a hooker," there would not be much to complain about in the vanguard. I think a good deal of the fault of not being able to bag the ball is due to loose packing in the scrum. Forwards that pack tight have a far better chance of getting the ball. Coming to the backs, I cannot but compli- ment them on their fine showing. Owing to the failure of the forwards in the scrum, the backs lacked opportunities in attack. Their .sterling defence, however, more than compen- sated for this. I have no hesitation in say- ing that had our backs seen so much of the ball as their opponents did, the Resolven men would have been beaten by a couple of times across the line. Arthur Price re- appeared at the base of the scrum in place place of Morgan Rees, and he played quite his best game of the season. I had occasion to adversely criticise Arthur a week or so ago, and it is therefore a pleasure to be able to record this improvement in his play. He had to look for his chances in attack, and what few he found he made good use of. But it was his defence that took my eye. He was absolutely fearless. At outside-half Joe Griffiths did really well. I think it was only on about two occasions that he got a chance in attack, on one of which he made a fine burst. Like his partner, it was in defence that we saw most of him, and right well did he acquit himself. Our centres must have envied their opponents in the chances they got. Both Billo Rees and Garfield Phillips were constantly in the picture, the former with his screw-kicks, and the the latter was at times brilliant in bursting through. Had Garfield been a yard or two faster, nothing could have prevented him scoring on one occasion in the first half. After receiving a nice pass from Billo Rees, who had finely upset an attack by the visiting three-quarters, Evan Phillips, on the right wing, was not very prominent, but in fairness to him it should be stated that he was suffering badly from an old injury to his shoulder. On the other wing, a recruit from the Seconds, in the person of Dai Williams, was one of the successes of the side. He kept his head splendidly, and did somefine kicking with both feet, whilst his defence was never at fault. Theer was just one weakness that I noticed in our backs on Saturday, more par- ticularly the wings. It was with regard to their being out of position during the line-out from touch. They should stand nearer the touch-line. They gave me the impression of allowing the line-out to look after itself, with the result that when the Resolven forwards came away, they only had the full-back to contend with. This is a simple matter and easily remedied. The only position I have left is the full- back, and let me say rightaway that he was a success in every sense of the word. Gerwyn Thomas has the making of a fine back, and with a little encouragement will develop into a class player. His kicking on Saturday was lengthy and well-directed, and he seldom failed to find touch. His fielding left nothing to be desired, and if he can only get out of the habit of getting flurried when in a corner, his services to the club will be very valuable. He saved a couple of tries to- wards the end of the game by resolute tackling, and if he can reproduce this form, the loss of Joe Rees will not be so severely felt. To sum up, therefore, in a few words, it was a game that delighted all Rugbyites, being cledfo and attractive to a degree. I cannot close these notes this week with- out referring to the letter which appeared in last week's Chronicle, written over the name of one who called himself a Sportsman." I was not present at the game he referred to, but I have gone to the trouble of making judicious enquiries on the matter. My con- clusions are that this Sportsman," like a good many others who call themselves such, has got a bee in his bonnet." He has magnified things considerably, and it would be as well if he first of all admonished some of his own players, who were the cause of any little agitation caused amongst the spec- tators. In any case, to rush into print with a trivial complaint of this sort is not the act of a Sportsman." Any little feeling that may have been shown was, as I say, aggra- vated by some of the Brynamman players and supporters, who, after the game, were issuing t all sorts of foolish challengps to the I st XV. This is not the feeling I should like to see between two neighbouring sides. Let us have healthy rivalry by all means, but let it be accompanied by true sportsmanship and good feeling. Teams for Saturday:— Amman United v. Loughor, at home. Full- back, Genvyn Thomas; three-quarter backs, E. Phillips, BilloRees, G. Phillips, and D. Williams; half-backs, Arthur Price and J. H Griffiths; forwards, W. Thomas (capt.), J. Styles, D. J. Jones, T. J. Thomas, D. B. Rees, Rees Owen, T. Evans, and M. C. Williams. Amman United 2nds v. Caerbryn, away. Full-back, J. Davies; three-quarter backs, E. Jones, L. Evans, F. Griffiths, and R. Evans; half-backs, D. Jenkins and J. Hughes; fev- wards, D. r Hughes (capt.), Evan Rees, W. Davies, S. Jeremiah, O. Leonard, M. J. Evans, Evan Davies, and Rees Evans. Joe Rees applied to the Committee on .Monday evening for his transfer to Swansea, and it was readily granted. In considera- tion, the club are to have a fixture with the Swansea club at a date to be fixed this season. Joe seems to have captivated the critics by his display at Newport on Saturday last. Thus Dromio," the well-known Newport Argus critic:—" The outstanding figure on the Swansea side was Joe Rees, the full- back. He is a really class man with a splen- did sen.5e of position, and catches very I cleanly and shows splendid judgment in his kicking. He is quick, clever, watchful-a man who no doubt will be heard of in the future, for it seems as if there is nothing to which he may not attain." The Swansea writers were equally as pleased with his showing. High 'praise, indeed. That international cap is looming nearer, Joe! Keep it up, old boy. There is just one thing more I wish to say before I finish, and it is a personal matter that closely concerns myself. I have always endeavoured, both by my actions on the Com- mittee of the Club and m my writings to the Chronicle, to do my utmost to further the interests of Amman United. Of late, how- ever, I have got so heartily sick of being accused of pushing Joe Rees intoo the Swansea team, thus greatly weakening the playing ability of the United, that I feel it only right to sever my connection in an official capacity with the Club. It is more parti- cularly from the top of the Valley that these accusations emanate, and since I have not got the confidence of supporters (and players also) it is only common justice that I should give up. It follows, of course, that I give up writing to these columns ..also. The accusations are very unjust to one who has worked hard for the Club, and who can still sign himself an "OLD SPORT." I.

Rates Up and Lights Out at Brynamman. Consequent upon a cl aim made by the Brynamman Electric Supply Company for an increase of 13 3s. per street lamp for eight months from £2 2s. per lamp per annum, a joint meeting of the Manorabon and Quarter- bach Lighting Committees was held during last week at the Upper Schools to further consider the matter. Mr. D. D. Morgan pre- sided, and Mr. J. Martyn Thomas acted as clerk. It was felt that it was impossible to girant the advanced claim, owing to the fact that the fixed levy of 6d. in the £ was insufficient to meet it, and moreover was unalterable. To concede the claimed increase would leave the respective Committees to find £ 17 each- 9.34 in all-to make up the deficiency by some means or other. It was decided, after a deal of discussion, to leave the matter drop, as circumstances gave them no option in the business. The Manorfabon lights have been out since the end of September, while the street light- ing of Quarter-bach was extinguished on Saturday night. Again, the Poor Rate of Llandilo-fawr Rural has been increased from 4s. 6d. in the £ to 6s. in the £ the new rate to take effect as from October 1st last.

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I I Colliery Offences. I The attention of the Bench was occupied for several hours at the Ammanford Police Court on Monday in the hearing of offences committed under the Coal Mines Regulation Act. The defendants were David Fan Davies, general manager and agent of CI eevea Collieries Company; Wm. Jones Davies, manager of the Llandebie Colliery; Wm. Howells, under-manager; and Henry Evans, fireman, all of the same colliery; and two workmen named Cooper and Watkins. Mr. T. H. Powell, Llandilo, was for the Public Prosecutor; Mr. Kenshole for the four first-named defendants; and Mr. Randell, Swansea, for the workmen. At the outset, the prosecuting solicitor said that the offences were of a serious character, and had been inoperation for some years at this particular colliery. The charges were brought under Sections 33 and 34-1-1 of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, and included (1) to cause to be used lamps of an un- approved type, and (2) to cause to be used or did use lamps that were not previously examined. Mr. John Owen, 68, College Hill, Llan- elly, one of H.M. Sub-Inspectors of Mines, said that in consequence of an explosion at thj Llandebie Colliery on the 15th June he made an examination on the 18th June of the place where the explosion had occurred. He examined the airway, and found practically no traces of explosion. After his inspection underground he examined the four lamps that were in use on the morning of the explosion. He found two of them of an unapproved type. The other two were approved, but one of the two gauzes was taken out. The whole four were therefore not approved. When he examined Frank Cooper's lamp, he found that it had been previously examined by the under-manager. When he examined the lamp, he found that the gauze had been pierced through. With the exception of that hi found it in working order. The ostler's lamp was of a non-approved type. There was really neither of the lamps of an approved type. He examined four or five of the lamps in the lamproom, and only noticed there one lamp of the approved type. He interviewed the ostler, who made a statement to the effect .that on the morning of the ex- plosion he went into the lamproom and got his own lamp. He opened it, cleaned and brushed it. He then oiled it, put the lamp together, examined it, and locked it. He then went underground to attend to the horses. Witness, continuing, said that the authorised lampman was the proper authority to do all these things. Cooper further said that on his returning, he met Watkins bringing down an empty journey. The latter had lost the light in his lamp, and Cooper exchanged lamps. Witness saw the general manager, the under- manager, and the fireman. The former gave him a brief history of the case as far as he had investigated it. The fireman said that he took his own lamp from the lamproom, and h,. examined the lamps of the three other men on top of the slant before they were taken underground. The examination would not have met with the requirements of the Act. The lamps should have been examined externally and internally. The under- manager did not make any statement what- ever concerning the state of the lamps. Cross-examined: The fireman has nothing whatever to do with the examination of the lamps in the lamproom. The examination made was external. There had been a general difficulty in getting double-gauze lamps from the manufacturers. In several cases there were collieries using the single- gauze lamp. As a matter of fact, the general manager had shown him an order sent for 74 lamps on the 4th March last, and which had not yet been delivered. There was a serious objection by the workmen to using this type of lamp, the reason being that, it being a double-gauze, did not give as much light. He had heard that inspectors had had interviews with the miners' agent to discuss this ques- tion. He did not know that workers had refused to work with double-gauze lamps. They, however, objected pretty strongly. He had been a manager at the Tirydail Colliery for five years. Mr. D. F. Davies was the agent. He had noticed that Mr. Davies had been particularly careful in carrying out the requirements of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. By Mr. Randell: Generally speaking, lamps were changed underground. There is no regulation against another man taking the use of another man's lamp underground. There is no onus on the workman to make the examination. From one shift to another the workman did not know what was gci,'1¿ on in the lamproom. The workman is en- titled to assume that his lamp has been examined while he has been away at home restmg. He agreed that the man was not bound by any section in the regulations to receive the lamp from any person. Mr. D. F. Davies was then called, to which Mr. Kenshole objected on legal grounds. No evidence was then offered by him. For the defence, evidence was given by II Mr. James Davics, who said that he was the manager at the Llandebie Colliery, and that he had been there since 1915. On the 31 st May he left the colliery through illness, and did not return until the 28th June. The under-manager was then in charge, and he held a first class certificate. He had no personal knowledge cf what had taken place between those dates. Cross-examined: He had knowledge as to how the mines were supervised in his absence. Prior to his illness he was able to attend at | the colliery on Sundays. During illness he was not daily personally supervising the duties at the mine. At this stage, the Chairman announced that the charges preferred against the last- named defendant would be dismissed. David F arr Davies, the general manager of Messrs. Cleeves' Collieries, said that the single-gauze lamp was in general use prior to the introductioo nf the Coal Mines Act. One hundred and fifty-five double-gauze lamps had been procured, but great difficulty was being experienced in getting them. An order I for 75 lamps (copy produced) was presented for inspection. He had no knowledge at all that gauzes had been taken out from any of the lamps. The first time that he heard of it was after the explosion, and when he made certain enquiries. As the result of his en- quiries afterwards, he sent a letter to Mr. Dyer Lewis, the purport of which was that 1155 double-gauzed lamps were used at the Llandebie Colliery, and 75 were in ord er the past three months. Witness, continuing, said that objection all along to the use of the double-gauze lamps had been raised at Cross Hands. His attitude had been against that attitude, and he had made it distinctly clear that the lamps could not be used without double gauzes. The Coal Mines Regulation Act was ex- hibited at the collieries. Corss-examined: He was to see that the regulations were carried out as far as pos- sible. He was aware that there was trouble about the use of these lamps at other col- lieries, but had made no enquiries at this colliery. The charge in this case again was dis- missed. Mr. Kenshole. without calling the under- manager, said that the responsibility would have to fall upon someone. He asked that the Bench take a lenient view of the circum- stances in this instance. The under-manager was fined £ 5 for each offence. The charge against Watkins was withdrawn, and Cooper was fined £ 1. Advocate's fee of £3 3s. was allowed.

I Llandovery Police Court. I Friday, October 31st.-Before Lieut.-Col. Lloyd Harries and Mr. C. P. Lewis. Nelly Evans, a domestic servant m the employ of Thomas Davies, Pantypedol, LIan- sadwm, was charged with stealing )3 i) Treasury notes between June and October of this year, the property of her employer. Complainant said that he kept the money I .F.1. a locked drawer in the kitchen. He missed! money in June, and continued to do so from time to time up to the present month. The last occasion was on the 20th October. From j the notes, of which he had taken the num- bers, one numbered 640,267 was missing. He was sure he had lost £ 13. I The Clerk: You are nor'sure how much more? Witness: No. The Clerk: He makes so much money that he doesn't keep an account. (Laughter). Witness, continuing, said that besides the accused, the only other person in the house was his Wfi-a postman. Questioned by the Chairman as to how he I knew what amount he had in the drawer, j witness said that he had sold a cow for a little over V,34, and he put 134 in the drawer. When he went to look, 16 was i missing. He had missed money before that, buc could not say how much exactly. There was another item of f-5 I Os. missing which he couldn't remember spending anywhere." When he missed £ 6 out or- the £ 34 odd I received for the cow, he got rather upset and wanted to send for the police, but his son dissuaded him from doing so, as he had done on previous occasions. He kept the key of the drawer in his pocket. P.C. Thomas, Llanwrda, said that he told prisoner that he was searching for Treasury notes which had been stolen from the drawer. He found in her box eleven ii Treastryl notes, three JOs. notes, and 5s. 6d. in silver. Amongst the notes he found one with a num- ber corresponding to that supplied to him by Davies as being missing. Charged at Llan- dovery Police Station, accused made the following statemenrt: I am sorry that such a thing has happened to me. It will never occur again. This is the first time. I hope to get a chance to lead a straight and fresh life in future." The lock, had not been tampered with, but witness explained' that accused would be able to get at the contents of the middle drawer by drawing out a drawer above and passing her hand inside through a space. Mr. Morgan Williams, Bankylan, brother of Mr. Llewelyn Williams, ex-M.P. for Car- J marthen Boroughs, gave defendant an excel- lent character. She had been in his employ seven years altogether. In an interval after the first three years, she kept house for her father when her mother died. The news of the theft greatly surprised both Mrs. Williams and himself. They had always reposed the greatest trust in her, and would do so again. She had had a very hard life. She buried her mother whilst a youngster, and her father never looked after her. She looked after her little sisters and clothed them. Deputy Chief Constable Evans said com- plainant would not take her back to his ser- vice, but there was another place for her to go to. The Bench came to the conclusion that the I girl yielded to sudden temptation. They also blamed people like complainant for placing temptation in other people' s way. She was bound over for twelve months in the sum of 410.

[ Ammanford Police Court ——— fvlonday, November 3rd.-Befcre Mr. A. | E Du Buisson, Glyr.hir (in the chair); Mr. I Henry Herbert, Brynrnarlais; Mr. Wm. Wiii-ams, Ferygroas; Mr. W. J. Williams, Amman fry n and Mr. Strick, Brynamman. NOT REGISTERED. H. W. towier, T. Jones, Di. Jones, Jno. Evans, and Geo. Griffiths were summoned for failing to register their motor-cycles. The Deputy Chief Constable said that in many instances omission to re-register motor- cars and motor-cycles was due to pure neg- ltct. In the case of the latter the fee was i only a shilling. Much difficulty was being. < experienced by the authorities in tracing these j machines. At the last Court, several persons were summoned for similar offences, and on that day he asked the Bench to deal leniently i with the offenders. It was really essential j that notice should be taken of the requir: j ments of the Registration Act, otherwise it I would. be impossible to trace the many machines now in use. UNMUZZLED DOGS. E. Bowen and W. J. Paul were ordered to pay costs for having ther dogs unmuzzled oi the highway. j P.C. T. Davies, Brynamman, and P.C. Be van, Ammanford, proved tihe offences. I HORSE STRAYING. P.C. W. J. Jones, Penygroes, summoned M. Price for allowing a horse to stray in | Llandilo Road, in the parish of Liandebic. Ordered to pay costs. NO LIGHTS. P.C. T. Davies charged Morgan Morgan, baker, Ystradgyniais, with driving a moior- van in Cwmgarw Road, Brynamman, without a rear light. The offence was committed at 18.20 p.m. on the 17th October. He had a front light on the van. The defendant's ex- iplanation to the officer was that due to shortage of petrol he had been delayed. A further charge of failing to produce his driving licence was preferred against the defendant. A nne of 10s. in each case was imposed, P.C. E. Thomas charged H. Rees with driving a motor-cycle without lights, and he was fined 10s. INCOME TAX CASES. Mr. Randeli, Swansea, appeared for several workers summoned for non-payment o: Income Tax. These had been adjourned from a previous Court. The main argument was the inclusion of the Sankey Award Ù1. the assessment, which, it was contended, was contrary to the decision of the Authority. There were other matters for adjustment, and Mr. Randall suggested that the matter should be referred to the Surveyor of Taxes to go into the figures. The defendants did not want to deny obligation, but they asserted that their figures were correct, and had been procured from the colliery offices. It was to this they objected. Mr. R. M. Thomas, the local Collector, said that the objection should have been raised within 21 days. He declined to dis- cuss the question of wages, and was bound by all oath of allegiance not to disclose any par- ticular man's earnings. Evidence as to the delivery of the assess- ment was given, and during the proceedings Mr. Thomas said: I contend that claims for exemptions sent in by Mr. Bob Edwards have been regarded as fictitious claims on three occasions. Mr. Randell (to Mr. Thomas): In' this case? The figures are from the colliery, ard arc not ours. The Bench adjourned the cases for another week, and the matter to be referred to the Surveyor of Taxes for adjustment. THEFT FROM A FELLOW-LODGER. Owen Glyndwr Jones, Pantyihodin House. Llandebie, was brought up in custody and charged with stealing nine ii Treasury notes, the property of a fellow-lodger named Peter Jones. Mr. T. C. Hurley, Llandilo, appeared for the prosecution. Evidence was given by the complainant to the effect that he was in lodgings at Panty- rhodin House, Llandebie, and was a quarry- man. He was injured at his work on Satur- day morning last. The defendant helped him to get upstairs. In a waistcoat pockst he had. a wallet. The defendant picked up the waistcoat, which fell on the candle. Wit- ness then put the waistcoat under the pillow. Ib about an hour's time, and after the defen- dant had left, he searched for the wallet to get some tobacco. It was not there. Later that evening, Mrs. Weaver went to fetch the defendant. The defendant had counted i-la in the wallet earlier in the evening. The wallet produced was his property. The defendant had told witness that he had found the wallet on the bench in the kitchen. Replying to defendant, witness said that h. had nothing against defendant. P.S. Morgan said that he saw the defen- [ dant on the 2nd November. On being charged and cautioned, he said: It's all right now. He's had all the money back, and everything has been squared up." Defen- dant was then taken into custody, and said later: I found the wallet in the kitchen. [ did not say anything about the money until Mrs. Weaver made a row about it." At the Police Station, defendant asked witness if he had seen him at the Ivy Bush on the Satur- day night, and if he had been there he would have seen the thief. On being searched, defendant had on him lis. rd, In a tobacco box a S-1 Treasury note was found under the tobacco. Defendant, on oath, said that he was lodging in the same place as complainant, and had helped him to get upstairs after the acci- dent. He denied having stolen the money, and he had kept the £ 1 note hidden for the purpose of going to Tumble to get his Sunday clothes. The Bench said that they were dealing leniently with the defendant by letting him olr on payment of costs. Printed and Pnblished by the Ano- Valley Chronicle, Lionted, at their OSees, Quay Street, Ammanford, in the Cowrty of Car- marthen, November 6th, 1919.