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ABERGWYNFI. -I
ABERGWYNFI. I At a meeting of Pert Talbot ?roup 01 Shools on TTie?tay, Mr. J- \L ?mith pre- siding, it was mentioned thn? ?. Beavan, of 35, High-street, Abergwynli, had at- tended the Girls' School for sis years without mining once. The managers oon- sidered that such a record was worthy of recognition, and decided to apply to the County Committee for a suitable reward
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-0 BBSSXSEMD. Mr. David Llewelyn, solicitor, of Brid- gend, in reply to inquiries as to how Ser- jeant J. Arthur StockwooJ (formerly a isalicitor at Bridgend), lost bis life in I Itranc e, has received a letter from On})tain L. W. Troughton, lutl, Rifle Brigade, stating that the casualty took place during the attack on Guillenaont. The writer adds:— I "I hay>p-e.ned to IV near him at time lie fell. He was gallantly leading a Ixxly of men to attack a trench which wa.s giving sc-rious trouble. 1 saw him nbout 3{1 yards ahead of bi6 men when he was shot. Hie death, I am t'ura, was in- stantaneously. I could not go to him, as we wore moving forward. J can tell you. i' was one of the bravest actions I saw during the whole attack, and it. is a grave iegret to us all—officers and men alike— that he has gone."
BRST^FERRY.
BRST^FERRY. The recent Caledonian market and r.-(-cn t Ci l ,? d jumble sale for the 'Ferry Boys at the Front F-und realised eS70 5s. The balanee- V nheet is on view nt the Toy Shop. Fifteen relatives of soldiers who. have fallen in the war were at the last meet- ing of the Ferry Boys' Fund presented with wrist watches, and five soldiers on inrlough from the front were also re- cipients of similar gifts. The total amount raised for the Soldiers' Flag Day on Saturday last was £ 88 6s., nnd there were, no expenses *ha-t"ever. The Britonferry Public Hall was filled on Sunday evening, when a patriotic COil- cert in aid of the local Belgian Refugee* Relief Fund was given, the whole affair having been organised by the Britonferry Working Men's Club and Institute, who have already done so much in this direc- tion since the outbreak of war. The artistes were Miss Mabel .lame# gold medallist. London, and Mr. Griff Griffiths, of Tonna, both of whom were repeatedly encored. The Britonferry Choral Society (conductor, Mr. Evan Morris) gave selec- tions and the party sung admirably. The 'Ferry Silver Baud (under Mr. Tom •lonest gave selections. Mr. Edgar Mor- ris was the arcempanist for the evening.
-BiRCH GROVE.
BiRCH GROVE. At Nazareth vestry, OIl Wednesday even- ing, Messrs. Charles Yeo. F.R.H.S., County Council lecturer, and F. Jd. Lloyd, secre- tary of Aberaman Ilorticultnral Roeieh-, addressed a meeting on "The Advantage of an Amateur Gardening Society." It was proposed by Mr. David John, and -i,n d .^eoonded and supported by Councillors James Morris and T. W. Wwtkin-s. that a society should be tormed at Birchgrove. This was carried unanimously, and a com- mittee was appointed, Aid. John Jordan being elected chairman, Mr. David John secretary, 3.11d Mr. D. J. Rees treasurer.
CWMAVON.
CWMAVON. Rlixabeth Stone, aged 3-A, of 1, White- row, Cwmavon, died suddenly on Thursday at her home. She was mending some <;lof;ie< in the kitchen when she suddenly fell forward and expired almost im- mediately. Heart failure is believed to hav» been the cause. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas held an inquest nt Cwmavon on Friday on Elizabeth Stone, aged 34. wife nf Benjamin Stone, collier, of 13, White-row, Cwmavon, who died suddenly on Thursday evening.- *hp husband said deceased was mending clothing when she fell to the floor and expired almost -immedia.t.ely.-Dr. Irwin eaid that death was due to syncope from heart disease, and a verdict was returned I accordingly.
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GLYN-NEATH. 111 Bethel ha* collected £2 2s. towards the Welsh Hut at Kimnel Park, and Et Is. for the Kitchener Memorial Fund.
NEATH.
NEATH. Special constables, selected from the local company of the G.V.R., were on duty for the first time in Neath on Sat- i' urda.v night. Their instructions were to patrol the suburbs and "atoll offendexs against the Restricted lighting Order. Dr. Caradog Roberts. Rhos, conduoted a successful singing festival at Siloh, Meiincrythan, on Sunday. The soloists were: Miss Jenny Thomas (Britonferry), Miss Kiitie Narbett (Neath), and Mr. Ben Davies (Skewen). 11.. E. Evams Beran, J.P., presided over (1 welcome-home meeting to Nurse Rosser threw), who has been on active service in Franee, and has recovered from an at.. tack of enteric fever. The.gathering was organised by the Cadoxton Roll of Honour •Committee, and during the evening Miss Mary Bevan, daughter of the president. i handed Nurse Rosser a gold watch after \1 graceful and sympathetic speech. The resident al so complimented Nurse Ros- ier upon her self-sacrifice and devotion duty. Mr. Griff Griffiths, Mr. W. Marney, Mr. Philip George, Miss Gertie Arnold and others contributed to an ex- cellent musical programme. Penydre Mission Hall—a flourishing cau-e doing good work-hcld a successful harvest festival on Monday. The hall tastefully decorated with gifts of ftowers, fruit and vegetables. Mr. Joseph Edwards. Rev. T. Mardy Rees, and Mr <1. Nelson took part in the devotions, and a musical programme was contributed to by Mr. Jones-Davies (Neath), and Mr. Rickets and family (Britonferry). At the eio.se the gifts were valued and sold by Mr. John Broad, market gardener.
.4J NEATH ABBEY.
.4J NEATH ABBEY. On Sunday, the Moriah Welsh Indepen- k-identit, Neath Abbey, held their anniver- cary services, the Key. D. Lloyd Morgan, i D.D., Pontarctulais, officiating. The pastor, the Rev. E. R. Phillips, presided. Mr. T. *i l-loyd Tucker, was in charge of the con- 5 grregjitional singing. At the concluding service of the series in connection with the Moriah Indepen- ■ dent Chapel anniversary, Neath Abbey, | the preacher was the Rev. D. Lloyd Mor- t gan, D.D., Pontardulais, who spent some j of the earliest years of his ministry at t Skewen.
t ♦— J -, PORT TALBOT.
t ♦ — J PORT TALBOT. Grove-place Welsh (C.M.) Literary 1 JSociety visited the Dvffryn (Talbach) Society on Tuesday night, when Mr. John (jriffitb. Grove-place, gave an interesting .lecture on Welth folk songs. He illus- tiated the lecture by singing several of the songs, and tie acoompaniment on the harp by Mr. Thomas, Abergwynfi. added considerable interest. The Rev. D. John i (pastor of Dvffryn), occupied the chair. Preaching services were held at Taber- nacle Newydd Welsh Congregational Chafiel, Port Talbot, on Sunday and Mon- day, when the special preachers were .thp Rev-s. D. Stanley .lones, C-amarvon, and D. J. Lewis, Tumble. The traffic at the port for the week end- :h1.g Saturday was as follows:—Exports: ,ru?I, ?403; coal and coke. H??; angles, n.OS7: Mlla?t, 30?: making a total of 4?9. ?Owinj? to the buiet?roue weather th, itu- J I ports were low, the tonnage being 178 pit- wood and 282 ballast. The total tonnage was 47.-7.9, compared with 42,329 last year. At Sarou Penycue Welsh Methodist j Literary Society, Mr. Gwilym Jenfcins I read a. paper on Robert Ddu Erydu." Mr. Thomas WilHams occupied the cliair, and vocal selections were given by Miss Eiddwen Jenkins and Mr. William Ed- wards. The whole of the plate glass of one side of the shop front of Mr. Dan-n, Station- road, Port Talbot., was smashed during the gale. An outeide glass case at Gui. ridge's bazaar, Aberavon. was broker. A good deal of minor damage to build- ings was done in thp district.
I -SKEWEN.I
SKEWEN. Henry Hopkins, Penydre, was badly squeezed by a fall of coal at No. 4 pit Main Colliery, Skewen. He was attended by Dr. J. Walters, and is progressing favourably. At a well-at tended meeting held at the. School, Skewen, on Wednesday even- ing, comprising representatives from all sections of the community at Skewen and Neath Abbey, it was unanimously decided to take steps to commemorate in a sub- stantial form the life work of the late Aid. Wm. Howell. J.P., Skewen. The following officers were appointed to lead in the moA-ement:—Chairman. County Councillor Thos. W. Davies; vice-chair- man, the Rev. T Morgan; hon. treasurer, Mr. james P. Rees. Tarttelle; hon. sec., Mr. Evan Joshua. On account of the war. further definite action was postponed for three months. The Sovereign Remedy for at] forms of Indigestion Bismuthated Oascara—cures both Stomach Indigestion with its Heart- bum, Palpitation, etc.; Bowel Indigestion, with its Acidity, Flatulence, etc.; 1.. lid., 2s. 6d.. and 4s. 6d.—Pharmacies, Fkewen. The sudd-en death occurred at Skewen en Thursday of Mrs. Bees, wife of Mr. Wm. Henry Rees, of New-road, an employe of the Cape Copper Co. About mid-day Mrs. Rees went to the Co-operative Stores, ack- jng- to be served as soon as possible, as she did not feel very well. After reaching home her condition became worse, and though Dr. D. L. Jones was summoned, she shortly afterwards pd away. Sbe was 62 years of age. The deceased was a member of a well known local family, being a sister of Mr. Francis Trott. Tho lad Ivor Winks, of 4. Winifred- place, Skewen, employed as screener at the No. 4 Pit, Main Colliery, and who was serio-uslv injured on Saturday last by being crushed between trams, died at Swansea Hospital on Thursday morning. He was 14 years of age. In the City and Guilds of London Insti- tue examinations the following students of the Skewen Technical Classes have been successful:—Mine surveying. Grade 1: Arthur Jones, Gwyn Lloyd, David G. Wil- liams, Lewis Jones. Grade 2: David James. Slate quarrying: First final: David James. Occurrence and dressing of ores: Isl, final: David James; Lit, grade 1: Dd. Richards. On Monday, the remains of the young fed Ivor Winks, of Winifred-road, Skewen, who died at Swansea Hospital as the result of injuries received at No. 4 Main Colliery, were conveyed to Aberdare for burial in the public cemetery. The Rev. Morgan Jones, junior curate of Skewen, oiffciated. It has fallen to the lot of Pte. Thos. Leech, of the Royal Lancaster Regiment, to receive the first war badge for Skewen. The scrip bears the date 17th October, and states that the badge is pre- sented for services rendered in H.M.'s Military Forces since 4th August, 1911. This gallant soldier has well done his bit. News has just been received in a letter written by a comrade, that Pte. Joseph Gwyn James, South African Scottisa Regiment, son of the late Mrs. James, Villiers'road, Skewen, has been killed in action in Fraitee. Although only 25 years of age, he had experienced much and varied service. Proceeding to South Africa some yeArs ago to join an elder brother, he was appointed to, and held an important position on the Cape Government Railways, under the late Sir Thomas Price. On the outbreak of war he volunteered for service in German West Africa, under Botha, ard went through the whole campaign, attaining the rank of aergeant. On a call being made for volunteers for overseas service he threw up his civil employment, to which "he had returned, and joined the South African Scottish. Landing in this country in March last, he went into training at Bordon Camp, and proceeded with his battalion to France. While on a visit to Skewen, previous to leaving for the front, he was presented by the local reception committee; his brother, Corpl. D. Oswald James, of the R.W.F., who was home on leave, being similarly honoured. Another brother, Lieut. T. E. James, wh* fought both in German East and West Africa, is at present in charge of a col- I oured battalion at Cape Town. The family has always been most patriotic. An uncie—Sergt. Ivor Treharne James, R.H.A.—was killed during the Boer War, while a cousin, aon of the latter, Private Ivor James, R.H.A., has fallen during the present war.
I » -SEVEN SISTERS.
I » SEVEN SISTERS. On Thursday evening the Rev. A. HameT, jastor of the Englisli Baptist Church, Seven Sisters, was presented with a wallet containing £1 notes, from the members of the church and friends, as a token of their respect and esteem of him as pastor of the church. Mr. Carpenter (deacon), who presided, said they were met to do honour to one who was worthy of all the honour they could confer upon him. Their pastor was admired by all who knew him, and as a preacher he stood second to none. ¡Other eulogistic speeches followed. Mr. Arthur Jones having made the presentation, Mr. Hamer, in return- ing thanks, said lie could not find words to express his gratitude, but he begged to thank one and all for their kind remarks and the valuable present. He hoped both he and Mrs. Hamer would wet appre- ciate their practical kindness.
I BRYNCOCH PIT FATALITY.
I BRYNCOCH PIT FATALITY. The fatal accident at the Old Pit, Bryn- coch Colliery, through which Mr. John John, of Neath Abbey, lOb-this life, has cast quite a gloom over the district. Creat .sympathy is felt for the widow, who has been an- invalid for some five years. At the meeting held at Skewen on Wed- nesday evening in connection with the proposed memorial to the late Ald. Vtm. Howell, J.P., a vote of condolence with the widow and family w$s adopted, many references being made to the deceased's splendid recor d of a useful life and to the public loss occasioned by his untimely d-cath. A son of the deceased is Mr. Tom John, the well-known reciter. On inquiry we find that the manager, Mr. Wm. Evens, whose leg was fractured, is doing as well as can be expected. Badly injured as he was, he managed to crawl many yards in order to ca:U for help. The fireman, Mr. Ben Davies, Bryncocih, also received inj uries by the same fall."
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I AT THE TRIBUNALS. I
AT THE TRIBUNALS. I Coal Haulier and his Changing I Grounds for Exemption. At a sitting of the West Glamorgan Ap- peal Tribunal at Neath, on Tuesday, Capt. Williams prosecuted a, military appeal against, the decision of the Pontardawe Tri- b-unal which frp.ve the deputy manager of a controlled establishment temporary eremp- Yion ¡¡nUl the jCth January e appeal was i>Ufea on the ground that th: period granteiT was excessive, and that he was one of four sons who had not MTTpd their conn- try. Mr. Henry Thompson (Swansea) appeared for the respondents, and called two of the directors of the eompSxry, tsolh of whom do- clared that the man was absolutely indis- pensable to the carrying* on of the works. After a long consultation, the President (A!d. Hopkin Morgan) announced that, "rhe military appeal succeeded to the extent that the period of exemption would he reduced to December 16, with rio further appeal without leave. A mutual arrangement, haTingr been ar- rived at between the Main Colliery Company and the military representative, the Tri- bunal dismissed a. military appeal asainst the decision of the Neath Hural District Tribunal in the case of three denJ e.m- ployes at lbf- gain Colliery. Mr. Kdward Powell (.Neath) appeared for 'the respon- dents A widow's sou, managing n grocery establishment, who had passed Class A. was given a further 14 days* extension, the president expressing an opinion that a further appeal would be useless. Mr. Lemuel Jones, recruiting officer for Aberavon, appealed against the decision of the Margam Tribunal, who gave a coal haulier two months' extension. Questioned by Lieut. Benchanan; Mr., Lemuel Jones said respondent first came before the local tribunal AS a. conscientious objector. He afterwards took his case to 1.00 Central Tribunal in London. It had been going the rounds since itast March, and he appealed against the decision of the Margam Tribunal, which gave him two months. Respondent, who was unattested, now based his claim on domestic grounds a.nd the fact that he had passed Class C3. The military appeal was upheld. The Swansea Rural District Tribunal met on Monday, Mr. M. E. David pJ^idii?. A colliery pay clerk made an appeal on personal grounds. a.nd his am>eal woe sup- ported by the colliery companies. The -SO waa adjourned for the militanry representa- tive (Capt- Williams) to confer with the chairman of the Colliery Court. A dental practitioner 26ppealed lor an additional exemption on domestic and hardship grounds. It was impossible to get a substitute in these days. The appel- lant had fbree brothers in the Army, one was rejected, one discharged. from the Navy had since died. Since the appea-l was lodged, one of his two brothers who were in France was killed, and the other woun- I ded. The appellant had a wife, child, and widowed mother dependent, on him. A Member: There are five dentists in Goreeinon, and this man makes six. The Chairman: This is a weaKness of Goreeinon. and not Pontardulais. Mr. James Jones: It's a matter to bring up after the business of the Tribunal to over. Three months' exemption was granted. The military representative appealed against an exemption granted a butcher and slaughterman. The man was a Class A man. lie claimed that he killed cattle for .ae claim for ex- three other butchers. The claim for ex- emption was once supported by a. certificate which said the man was tuberculous, but on examination by a. specialist., this wea disposed of as teemgr invalid. The Tribunal acceded to the military ap- peal. and reversed their decision. A singie man with three brot hers in the Army and Navy was refused, exemption on domestic grounds. A shoeing: smith was the object, of appeal by his employer, a plumber and general smith. The man appealed for was the only man employed in the forge. The owner of the forge was employed as a waterman by the Council, and spent very little time in the forge. 1ft. Thompson put In a climim that the man was in a certified occupation. The appellant admitted that. he had not tried to replace the man. He waa himself a blacksmith, and he had not tried to get a plumber. The Olerk (Mr. Harries) asked the appel- lant: If the Council appointed your son as waterman, could you them attend to your forge?—Yes. On this the Tribuna.1 granted one month finally. An unusual application for leave to a.p- peal was made by Mr. Hy. Thompson on behalf of a young man who had a large business. The gTounds of the application were that be had ondeavoured to dispose of his broinees, but without suoeesa The fresh facte of the case were that he had met a lady who was capable of looking after his business. He had become engaged to her, and the marriage was to take place immediately. As soon possible the lady would take charge of the business. He was anxious to go to the Army, and only wanted time to settle his business and matrimonial affairs, and inasmuch as the man w-,w classed B 2, there was not the same ur- gency The case was unique, and the Tribunal dealt with it at onOt\ cranting- two months' exemption.
jCOUNCILLOR'S MARR_IAGE_..…
j COUNCILLOR'S MARR_IAGE_ I I Neath Rural District Member I Honoured. What was described as unique in the history of the Neath Rural District Coun- cil was a happy function on Wednesday in which the central figure was Mr. W. A. Ley son. The assembly was representative of the Neath Rural District Council and the Board of Guardians, together with the officials and staff. After a number of members and officials had offered congratulations to Mr. Wm. Leyson on the occasion of his recent mar- riage, the Chairman (Mr. W. B. Trick, J.P.) handed him a silver tea and ,ofTee service with salver, suitably inscribed. In making the presentation, the Chair- man referred to the association of Mr. Leyson with useful public -work, and said their guest +>ai all the qualities of a gentleman and had proved himself of sterling wovrih both in his professional capacity and public life. He washed both Mr. and Mrs. Levson a long life of happi- ness and continued usefulness. (Cheers.) Mr. Ijeyscn feelingly responded. Mr. Prosier (Seven Sisters), who initiated the fund, added his congratula- tions.
XMAS _POTATOES 3d. PER LB.?
XMAS POTATOES 3d. PER LB.? Our Ix>ndon Correspondent writes:— I have the best authority for stating that the President of the Board of Trade is looking into the whole question of the supply of potatoes, and their price, which is rising rapidly. The matter is a com- plex one, for the rise is in a great mea- tml-e due to. the badness of the season and the prevalence of disease, and though it would be premature to say that Mr. Kuncimsm lias come to a decision in the matter, he is going into it most thoroughly with a view to applying all i-emedial mea- sures possibly at the earliest moment. London retailers are telling their cus- tomers that by Xmas, if things go on un- 1 checked, potatoes will be 206. per cwi., or 3d. per lb.
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j For prcfurin? -ntoxicating Hqnor for Ilwoun({ eOIdif>rB Winiam BradBna Lud- I now-road, Wanf?worth, was eent to ?prM?n for a month.
ABERAVON.-I
ABERAVON. Bridget Ring, Mabel-street, summoned 1>«T husband, Cornelius King, labourer, for persistent cruelty. Complainant alleged that on Monday last her husband had threatened to break her neck and smash her face in two. Owing to his conduct she had been com- p?iicd to seek shelter in neighbour's p,Ile,cl to ,?ee k slie ?,tex in Defendant denied using violence to- wards his wife, and told the Bench that for the last couple of years he had tried to lead a respectable, life. The Chairman (Mr. Chas. Jones), in dismissing the case, advised the couple to forget their quarrel and live happily. ABERAVON. Monday.—Before Messrs. H. S. Byass, J. -It. Smith, Lewis Lewis, Harry Burgess, Robert Gihn, and H. T. Jones. Julia Walsh, who admitted being drunk, was lined £1 or It days. Sergt. McGovan found her sitting on the steps outside the police station. Daniel Pugh, a seafaring man, was fined 10s. for a like offence. Frank Yates. Renfig Hill, wasfmed c. for driving a motor cycle without a licence. When stopped by Sergt. Fryce in Taibach. his license had expired two days before. (teorge Carpenter, 80, Gwy-nfi-street, Abergwynfi. collier, was charged with I bcin" drunk and, disorderly cn the 20th October. The defendant admitted disorderly con- duct, but denied being drunk. Sergt. Evans said that lie c^md Car- penter drunk and staggering all1\ut the road on the scene of a collision between his horse and cart and a motor-car. Carpenter had to be taken to the police station, and witness and four civilians had to hold him down. Dr. Taylor, who was called, said the man was drunk. Defendant, who was represented by Mr. L. M. Thomas, said that in the collision he had been knocked unconscious. He denied being drunk.—^Fined 2fts. Taliosrin Waters and W. Gray, who were found bv Sergt. DaviM. Abergwynfi, fight- ing, were charged with obstruction and fined 25s. and 40s. respectively. Only Gray appeared. A. J. Davies, Cvramer, charved with keeping a dog without a license, was fined I is.
I AMMANFORD.I
I AMMANFORD. I Saturday.—Befose Messrs. If. Herbert, presiding, and J. Lewis. Eliz. Farrow (alias Higgs), 25, Wernoleu- road, Hopkinstown, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Hall-street, Ammanford. the prerious night. She denied having had much to drink, but ad- mitted being very giddy, somehow." P.C. Edwards found her lying on the road, and when he picked her jp v ie be- came disorderly, using bad language rnd kicking and biting. At the police station a flagon of beer with a giwss marked "Telegraph Hotel, Ammanford,' Was found in her possession. a woman gave her the glass at the Telegraph Hotel the previous night. The police did not preasp the theft charge, but the woman was said to be giving them a lot of trouble. She was ifned 15s., arid a man named Hiiggs came forward, saving he would pay* the fine on condition that she would not touch the drink again. Defendant promised to sign the pledge,, although, she said, it was really only a little drop she had had, and the fine was paid. Monday.—Before Messrs. Hy. Herbert (presiding), and J. Lewis. David Rees, Rawlings-road, Llandebie, for drunkenness, was fined 9s. Wm. Edwargs, grocer, Hendre Stores. wa.s summoned for being at an unreason- able distance from his horse and cart.— P.S. Beynon said there was no one in charge for 15 minutes. Defendant said: "I had only just gone in to taste some butter." Fined 10s. Wm. Clarke. of Brook Cottages, Ga.r- nant, was bound over and ordered to pay 22s. costs in respect of an assault upon I the wife of the owner of his house, Mrs. Norris, whom he struck in the face.
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. Georgp Salt, lieencee of "50. 31," King- street., was summoned for travel'in? on the Great Western Railway from Ferryskle to Carmarthen withour, paying his fare. Mr. T. R. Ludford, solicitor, L la nelly, prosecuting, said defendant travelled with a ticket which he had used for the same journey on the previous day. Mr. H. Bmnel White, for the defendant, pleaded guilty, and a fine of -10s wai im. posed. w
SWANSEA. j
SWANSEA. Friday.—Before Messrs. Gwilym Morgan* (in the chair), Councillor Dd. Griffiths, and Ald. Joseph Devonald. A fine of 7s. 6d. or seven days was irn. posed upon Michael Adam. Russian, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Somerset-place on Thursday. He chal- lenged all comers to fight. Saturday.—Before Messrs. J. H. R-oseer (in the chair), S. L. Gregor, David Thomas and Thomas Jones. For being drunk and incapable in Pottery-road on Friday, Albert Edward Stanford, labourer, was fined IQP- Defendant thanked P.C. • Bobbins for arresting him and putting him in safety. Sleeping in a doorway in Cradocknstreet on Saturday morning, without having visible means of subsistence, resulted in Frank English, dock labourer, being sent down, for seven day*. I Mary Elizabeth Hollenburg, married, was charged on remand with abandoning her three children, Thomas J. Griffiths (11), W. E. Griffiths (7), and Lillie Hol-I leixburg (4), in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to their health. Defendant denied the charge. Supt. Relieving Officer Sydney Davios stated that the two elder children were by defendant's first husband. On application to the Swantea Guardians for out-door re- lief had been refused because she was co- habiting with a man. She was offered in- stitutional relief which she refused, re- marking at the time to the Guardians that they would have to keep her children. Mrs. Moore, New Orchard-street, stated that she let rooms to defendant and a (man who called himself her husband. The registration form, however, betrayed them, as the surnames were different. They then admitted that they were not 1 married. Inspector Jones, N.S.P.C.C., and P.S. Gwilym deposed to visiting the house at New Orchard-street, and finding a threes -montbo-ol-d baby ill charge of a man. The child was very thin, pooly nourished and dirty, and looked as it hadn't been washed for some* time. Mr. J. H. Rossver did not sit on this case. and Mr. Gregor (presiding), told de- fendant she would be discharged on con- dition that she went to the Workhouse. This defendant promised to do. Alfred Turner was fined 15s. for being drunk at Dunvant on the 12th inst. A fine of El was imposed on Henry Evans, discharged soldier. for being drunk at Ynysforgan on October H. Monday—Before Messrs. Richard Martin (in the caair), Fred Rocke, and R. W. Jones. Drunken and disorderly conduct on the Strand on Saturday cost Jno. Henry Blackburn, seaman, 10s. Charged vntji being Q 11, absentee, from a Welsh regiment, Daniel David Thomas i was remanded to await an escort. Defen- dant said that he had only been absent eleven hours. Elizabeth Jones summoned John George Bennett, labourer, for abusive language in Pentrepoeth-road, on Saturday, Oct. 21. arah Bennett, defendant's wife, simi- larly summoned Elizabeth Jones. The parties were bound over in the bum of o£5 each to be of good behaviour for twelve months. Eighteen summonses for having insuffi- ciently obscured lights were heard. In fifteen cases fines of 15s. were imposed. In the other three there were mitigating circumstances, and the fines were reduced to 5c. each. Charles May, licensee of the Brittania Inn, Powell-street, was summoned for that he did by his agent (his wife) sell or supply to Lizzie Bone four bottles of stout for consumption off the and, licensed premises at 8.30 p.m. on Oct. 11th, con- trary to the Central Control Board Order." C. May, wife of the licensee was summoned tor supplying the four bottles of gto?it. Lizzie Bone, the giil, was pro- ceeded against for unlawfully taking the stout, from May's premises. Mr King (on behalf of Mr Marlay Sam- son. for the defence) applied for the case to be .adjourned for a fortnight, as Mr. Samson is detained at Carmarthenshire Assizes. > The application was granted. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. J. W. Jones (in the chairi. Aid. Joseph Devonald, David Meager, Richard Lewis, and Win. Ed- ward-. Eleven special constables were sworn in. Being drunk and disorderly in High- ftree<, on Monday resulted in Robert C<T- bett. collier, being fined 20s. For being i'4 4-s. in arrears with his wife's maintenance, William Webb (til), labourer, was ordered to make arrange- ments for payment within a fortnight, or to go down for one month. The usual sommonses for Sunday trnd- ing on October 22nd were heard against Elijah Max Freedman, tobacconist, for selling cigarettes: Samuel Crawccnr, for the sale of tobacco; and Michael Gotgias. refreshment-house keeper, for selling ice- cream. Fred Rivett, munition worker; George Davies, labourer, and Osmond Graville, cinema operator, and Sidney Williams, labourer, were summoned for aiding and abetting. The defendants were each fined 5s. Wiillinrn Gibbs v as summoned for keep- ing and using a motor-car without a license on Oct. 12th and other dates. Mr. King, prosecuting for the Corpora- tion. contended that defendant was using the car for business when it wa-, not adapted for that purpose. The car should have been altered to suit the business re- quirement. Evidence was given by Sergt. Jones (of the licensing department, Town Hall). Defendant said tha.t it was the first time he had used the car, and the offence was committed in ignorance.—Fined 50s. Industrial school proceedings were in- stituted by Inspector Elston against Alfred Johnson in respect of his son Thos. Henry Johnson. Defendant's wife offered Is. 6d. per week. An order of 2s. 6d. per week was made. Answering the summons for his son's non-attendance, a father appeared wear- ing a Bit Badge." "Are you the Cwmhwrla delegate?" said the chairman to a girl who appeared on behalf of several neighbours. Wednesday—Before Messrs. J. H. Rosser (in the chair) and David Thomas. Drunken and disorderly conduct in Charier-street earh- on Wednesday morn- ing was the charge against.Martha. Savce. This being her first appearance the casS> was adjourned for lkree months. Arthijr Th omas, labourer, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Ox- ford-street on Tuesday P.C. (80) Griffiths said that defendant entered the Empire and wa.s ejected by the officials. When he reached the street he became very unruly and wanted to fight them. He was fined 15s. James Steer, boatman, was charged on remand with being drunk and behaving improperly in Adelaide-street on Oct. 27th, and also with assaulting F.C. (107) Francis in the execution of his duty. Mr. Harold Kin-, prosecuted for the police. Mr. J. Evan Rowlands defended. P.C. Francis deposed to seeing the de- fendant behaving in an improper manner near Coleridge House. Witness ap- proached him and told him of his con- duct, explaining that he was a police officer. Defendant put his arm round him, and letting go suddeuly, hit him a II heavy blow over the eye, cutting; to the, hone. A rough and tumble ensued, and ultimately witness got Steer on to the ground and held him there until Mr. C. H. Jenkins came to his assist- ance. On the way to the Town Hall the man became very violent, and other as- sistance had to be obtained. Mr. Rowlands said that defendant was not addicted to drink. The other clfiarges too. were unjustly made. Evidence for the defence was given by Dr. Marks, who said that defendant suffered with acute gastric eholic. The doctor offered it as an excuse for the man's violence. It had J.>Cm stated by Mr. Rowlands that tho police refused to let defendant have a doctor to see if he (Steer) were drunk. Had the police sere for witness (mentioning Steer's name), he would have come, as Steer was an old patient. Mr. King replied that defendant refused to give his name. Steer, in the box, denied the offence, and gave a detailed account of his work during the day. At 9 p.m. it was very dark, and coming round the corner he bumped into two men. Francis said: "Can't you see where you are going?" A dialogue ensued, followed by a quarrel. Defendant in his spare time devoted him- self to inventions. He had, in fact. in- vented a life-saving apparatus. He had been employed as a boatman at Swan- sea for a number of years. Defendant: When I was in the corridor' in the police station they refuged to sendi for a doctor. Sylvanus Bevan, defendant's mate, said that at 3 a.m. on the date following Steer's arrest he went to the polioe station and offered to go bail for defendant. This was refused, Sergt. Trick explaining that defendant had assaulted the police. The Bench, after a short retirement, decided to convict. For drunkenness he was fined 10s.. and for assault 20s.; 10s. witness' fees were also allowed. Five Mumble*; residents lee re prose- cuted under the lighting regulations. Supt. Letheren said these were the first prosecutions, and since the summonses, bad been issued they had conformed with the order. The cases were dismissed on payment of costs. I Romley Bassett, chauffeur, was sum- moned for obstructing the highway at Gowerton, and also with being drunk on licensed premises, both offences having been committed on the 7th of last month. I Mr. Henry Thompson, for defendant, admitted the transgressions. Sergt. Apsee said the car remained out- side the Commercial Inn, Gowerton, for two hours. He then entered the inn and II saw defendant in the kitchen helplessly drunk. ) Mr. Thompson said that defendant had been driving the car for about fifteen j hours. During thai period he had little time for meals and had drunk more than was good for him. It was his first ap-, pearanco, and he was a man of good I character, and expressed. h is extreme sor- row for the occurrence. Tlie police bore ojut Mr. Thomson's statement with regard to his character. 1 For the pbfctruction he was fj.neõ.>. and for being drunk en licec??} premise? ird for bell; drunk c-n prerrl gL.? Robert Esston was summoned for failing to notify the possession of a stray dog. Defendant said that he had made in- quiries as to the owner, but had failed to find him. The case was dismissed on payment of costs. Mr. Henry Thompson, on beimlf of the I' Chief of Police for the County of Glamor- gan, made an application for a summons against Geoffrey Williams, Pontardulais, local secretary of the X» Conscription Fellowship, tor alleged offences under the jlefence of the Realm rf-milatfons, for: Spreading by word, of mouth, or by statements, reports likely to prejudice recruiting in H.M. Forces. and also for: Spreading by word of mouth statements likely to prejudice his Majesty's relations with foreign Powers." Supt. Letheren prodiiem insti-iietions for the prosecution of defendant for the alleged offences. He produced documents likely to prejudice recruiting, and al go documents prejudicial to his Majesty's relations with foreign Powers. The docu- ments (produced> were seized at the insti- gation of the War Office on August 20t.h. 1 9 '!fi. The application was granted, the sum- mons beinc made returnable for Wednes- day of next week. Mav Dunes f17?. Kin?e, summoned Gwyn .Tones, collier, to show cause, etc. Both bailed from Pontardulais, and a large number of people from that locality were in court. Mr. Edward Fhrris nro^cuted, and Mr. Henry Thompson defended. Defendant was ordered to contribute 5s. per week. Thursday.—Before M<v>srs. W. Thomae (in the chair). Aid. Ben Jones, David Glasbrook, J. Vv. Jones, and G. E. Gordon. Thomas Whitely Ward. or Edward I Whitely, seaman, for lwing drunk and in- capable on the Strand on Wednœday, I was fined 5s. or seven days. Thomas Kneath, charged with 1)eing an Army ajntee, was remanded 1,{.' await an escort. Messrs. Olsen and Knuteen, ship chand- i lers, Swansea, were summoned for causing an obstruction by allowing a msAor car— C.Y. :205J-to remain in l'ier-etrest on II October 17th. ) The offence was admitted by Mr. Henrv Thompson, who appeared for the defen- dants. He stated that the car Irad broken down on the outskirts of the town, and arrived in Swansea after the garage was khuL-Filled 20s. William Daley, a boy. was summoned for conveying' the undressed carcasos of newly slaughtered cattle in Waterloo, street, the same not being properly covered. The lad was fined L'Os., the employers being ordered to pay. Joshua Griffith:, was summoned for driving a horse attached to u cart without front lights or a separate red rear light in/ Sketty-road on October 16th. Defendant said it was tdO p.m., and he was under the impression that he had another halt-hour in which to light up. Case dismissed on payment of costs. The defendant's son represented David Thomas, farmer, summoned for driving two horses under 'similar circumstances as in the preceding summonses. lie was fined 10s. For proceeding with a hand cart along Wind-street without front lights or a separate rear light, and proceeding along Neath-road on October 21st and 19th re- spectively, William Oliver Gocs was ordered to pay costs; and Carmine Valente was fined 10s. Supt. Roljerts said that these people I wheeling ice cream carts about the street in the dark were positive nuisances. Sarah Hurccrnbe summoned Charles Challis, fisherman, for using threats. Mr. David Clarke represented the com- plainant, and Mr. Beddoes Nash de- fended. I There was a quarrel of four years' I standing, which culminated on Octol>er I 2Rth by defendant, walking into com- plainant's house and thrcatenim- her with (Iwip punishment. Bound over for 12 months in tke sum of £ 10. The following temporary transfers of licences were granted Swansea Castle, J. W. W. Hurst; Borough Inn. D. J.. Basset' Railway Inn, Mrs. Coulter; Im- perial Hotel. F. E. Maggs; Swansea Beach J. W. Jones; 2. Castle-square, Mr. Reginald Morgan (transferred from mother, now deceased, to son); Dillwyu Arnis, Mr. J. Jones, jnnr. At a special sitting of the county magis- trates. Thomas Jones (35). married, a gip-, was charged with being an absentee under the Military Service Act. 1916. -Itarl-h (C,')!.Tit 'v PO!i(',Q) said pri- soner approached him in Clydaeh and said: I want to join the Army. 1 don't want to shirk." Witness said that de- fendant's name had appeared in the "Police Gazette" as a deserter since March last. Captain Williams asked for a fine to be im;x>s>ed. The magistrates declined to do this, and han<5<?<! pri^>ner over to the military authorities without- a fine.
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GRAIN AND CORN TRADES. WEEK'S REVFRW B. J K. CABTHW During the pa&t seven or ten day? the weather has become .(,Idi, r with occasional i-harii storms and heavr rain, with some fine intervals^ on the whole fairly favour- able for agriculture. Making: allowances for the short supply of labour, tcady pro- sres> if beine made in planting winter wheat, and the bizit prices ruling now are- an inducement to farmers to ?ow 36 much as possible. Hoots and vegetation continue plentiful, and live ;f()('k are ck>infr well. The fat stock markets have ruled iteadv,. and prices are fully maintained. Beef, HfccL to Is.. mutton. 9d. to Is.: pork. 10,d, to Hid. Del, I b. Trade in wool has been quitg.4irjsk. with pricos in sellers 'favour: unwashed Is. 3ri. to Is. 6(1.. washed ls. 7d. to a l.d. accord- to Quality and tbe locality. fccedimr winter wheat in the United States iê in fun swing, the outlook tfiing som-e- what variable, though in the main good. an3 a;1 increased breadth will PC-laid dmnl. Thre: liinK winter wheat and spring wheat in North America is progressing:, but the yield Jt poor, considerably leass than in the previous year" Makinc a glieht allowance for the war. agricultural prospects in En- rope are. in the main, srood: rootf, and era** are plentiful, live stock continue to do welL and "prices of everything are rulin? high. Reports of the growing crops in Argentina are \ariable. and. on the whole, far from favourable: m some provinces they are suf- ferinsr badly from drought. The outlook in t Australia continues good, and in India acri cultural prospects are Quite satisfactory The harvest in the Southern Hemisphere will begin about three weeks hence Ex- m T)ort, of wheat from foreign countries to Europe are about couai to requirements, delheries of English -1!JJ to the average: w-n.Vi<ni5f stocks maintained. TH FLOATING GR ¡ (C.RGO TR A "OF. Wheat again higher: Russian nil. CalI- fomian. 76s 6d.: In. dian. t8s.; Ami-eican spring, 74s.. 79s.; win- ter. 73s., 798 Maize dearer; American, nominal; Plat*. £ 3s.ri9s. Barle ydearer: American, 46?.. 48¡.r.: Per* Bian, 45s.. 47s.; Indian. 50s.. 5310. Oats dearsr: Russian, nil: American, Us 3Ss.: Plate. 34s., 38s. SPOT PRICES AT MARK LAKE. nri i • _J- .'I A- 1 < "nEal ;^uUi ufarei uU: 1-11 fomian. 79- 80s.: Australian. 80s.: Indian. 8" S'?; America.n sprins-. &&s.. 84s.: win. ter, 79.. English. 71s., 80s.; red. 70s. 7C!4 3Iaize, Uigher: American, nominal: Plate. 55s.. 55s. BarV'X, hivrher: Russian, nil; American, 46s.. 49s.; Persian, 46K.. 48S. Indian, 53.: malting. 50s., 66s. Oatil, denrer; English, Ms.. 40s.; foreign, :)4" Feeains calics:, dearer: demand moderate. FLOTTIt. Potatoes- are nearer, snd with coiner weather, the consumption of bread is brifk. This coupled with a further -=>harp in wheat markets Is a* cmsed flour prices to advance sharplr ns followsTown whites, 6,: househo]d, 59s.; country paten's, 55s.. 56 whites, 53. 54s.; American fmrinjr patent?., 595.. 6is.; 59s.: Kun. sas patents, 58s.. 59a.: sp-inp bakers, 54s.; Hungarian patent, nil. WHEA T FORECAST. t urthc" reports of serious uamage hy drought to the important- Argentine crop- now nearlv -ipc,-have had the effect of fur- ther advancing wheat markets sharply, particularly m America. Prices are at a hieher level now than they have been for a veneration, and speculation in the ordin- ary way is out of the Question: buy from hand to month is the ncliey to acolt. The war is being wared as fiercely at ever. and. as may be expected oyer such a vast area, there are fluctuations, but on the whole it is poinsr well for the Alliec. FEEDING STUFF FORECAST. There is littie or no. change in the con- sumption of dry food. it beinrr quite up to the normal for the season. Prices of feed- ins: ituitz are nsrain dearer all round. nu1 they are too hig-h forspeciiiation. Regulate pur. bases by requirements is the course t9 ijiio*