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 ABERAVON. j
ABERAVON. The funeral took place at Pantdu Ceme- tery, Clkuiavon, on Thursday, with mili- tary honours, of Pto. ftees Lodwick, Arthur-street, Aberavon, who died on Sunday night shortly after arriving from the trenches. The Mayor and Corpora- tion, the RoYhl Defence Corps, an 1 the Town Band took part in the proceds'on. Wihile the band was playing in a mili- tary funeral on Thursday, a horse in charge of Frank Murohin, Cwmavon-road, Aberavon, took fright and ran into a motor oar belonging to H. Stone, Neath, doing slight damage. For the benefit of the Aberavon and Port Talbot and District Central Soldiers' and Sailors' Reception Fund, a Rugby match was played on the Central Recrea- tion Grounds, Port Talbot, on Saturday, when a team representing Aberavon and district entertaimed Llanelly. Weather being wet and bleak there was but a small crowd. In the first half Aberavon led the way, scoring one goal and four trices to nil. Tries, were socored by T. C. Lloyd. Bob Randell, Evan Davies, Mor- gan Lloyd and Owen Ilopkin, T. C. Lloyd converting the fourth try. In the second half Hopkins scored a try for Aberavon, and Jenkins for Llan- elly, and just before time was called Joe Davies dropped a goal for Llanelly.—Aber- avon, 1 goal, 5 tries (20 points); Llanelly, 1 dropped goal, 1 try (7 points). On Xm-as Day, in aid of the local R- ception Fund, there was another match at Aberavon, when the visitors were the 3rd Welsh (Ambulance Brigaed). There was a big crowd and a good game was witnessed. The 3rd Welsh are a splendid pack, fit to meot any team. Their backs were very clever and they had excep- tionally good forwards. Aboravon, except for a few open rushes, were outclassed. The result was a win for the 3rd Welsh by 12 points to 5.
-BRITONFERRY.
BRITONFERRY. An entertainment was given at the Graig Chapel preeided over by Mr. W. ] Howell. Solos and recitations were given under the leadership of Mrs. J. Maddocks, I while Miss Gwladys Williams accom- panied. Addresses were given by the liev. W. Samlet Williams, Rev. J. Jeffries and Mr. Daniel Jeffries. On Christmas morning tho usual reli- gious services were held. The Britonferry Sooute, together with the Baglan troop, « h»d a joint church parade, and marched to Baglan Church in command of their respective scoutmasters. Misses Dorothy and Vera Williams, when the vicar, Rev. J. Richardson, preached. Many wounded soldiers were among the congregation. On Sunday the dead body of William' Phillips, eon of William Phillips, u plate- layer in the employ of the Britonferry Steel Works, was brought home from Aberavon, where it had been washed up by the sea. It appears the boy, whose age was 13, had been missing from home for nearly a fortnight, and the police had been acquainted with this fact. A marriajjr was solemnised on Christ- mas Day at Bethesda Congregational Church, Britonferry, when Mr. J. Lloyd Davies, output clerk of a munition works, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, Brookhou5e, Denbigh, North Wales, was wedded to Mics Edith Richards, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Richard", Central Stores, Britonferry. Both the young people are very popular among all classes, Mr. Davies being an active worker in the church and Sunday school, while! 'Miss Richards has been for some time deputy organist of the church of which her father (Mr. John Richards) has been for many years a loading deacon. The Rev. Thos. Hughes (pastor) officiated. The bride was given away by her father, end was attended by Miss Phyllis Rich- ardfi, her sister. The bridegroom was at- tended by Mr. Emlyn S. Davies Ca.pt. D. Wood Vigars presided at a very enjoyable concert, which WM¡¡;p.von I vc,n.- enjoyiL',e. ivbich waF; giv(,.n evening by the Britonferry Morlais Glee Society, under the leadership of Mr. Tom Morris. Solos were rendered by Madam Jar vis, Messrs. J. Bees and T. Morris, and comic songs were sung by Mr. Bond, of Port Talbot, which caused roars of laughter. The accompanist Vt the concert at the Penrhiewtyn Hospital on Saturday by the Britonferry Morlais Glee Society was Mr. GlasGyn Jones.
CWMAVON. I
CWMAVON. Practical appreciation of the sen-ice rendered by OUT soldiers was shown on Tuesday, wheal I through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Yate:) some 80 to 90 of their wires and children were enter- tained to ten in Coed Park by the Ladies' Working Committee of the Red Cross Society. Jtiiss May Havard acted as "Father Christmas." After being regaled with fruit and confectionery, each child upon leaving was handed a shilling.
GLYN-NEATH.
GLYN-NEATH. At Glyn-Neath on Wednesday. Mr. 1. M. Thomas, district coroner, held an in- quest on Sarah Hoskins, aged 71 years, who was found dead in bed on Christmas aiorning by her husband, Clement HOSkin'1 The latter told the Coroner that they woke at 6 a.m.. and were chatting. When he again awoke at 8 o'clock his wife was dead. According to the medical officer's evidence, death was due to heart failure, and a verdict was returned accordingly. A performance of the musical drama, Home (Cartref), composed by Mr. T. SJyndwr Richards, was given by the Glyn- Neath Concert Party, conducted by Mr ?Vm. Davies (Eiddil Gwent). There was a large audience, ?irthe artistes went through their work very oommendably. The accompanist was Mies Martha Wil- liams (Megan Netkl). The author of thej drama was present. The proceeds are for Ch ristmas presents to dependents of Glyn Neath Bailors and soldiers.
LLANSAMLET.I
LLANSAMLET. Mr. Tom Williams was responsible for ia excellent programme at a sacred con- eert at the Mission Hall on Sunday, for the fund for the comforts for soldiers. Mr. J acob Hadwin pi-esided, and the fol- t lowing artistea took part: Miss Lizzie Evans (Çwn), Madam Eunice T. Rees, Mr. Lewis Davi- (Skewc-n), (Mr. Gwilym Roberts, A.C.V., Mr. Tom Williams ('cel- f list). The accompanist was Miss A. Bea- trioe Williams, A.T.CJL., Birohgrove. Ad- dresses were delivered by Mr. D. Harries 8d Mr. J. Jenkins. flhl Thursday, at Trinity Chapel, Swan- the wedding took place of Mr. Trevor y. Davies, Boro Stores (organist of Tabor C.M. Chapel, and Mi66 Emily Ivey, Maesheulog. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Bertie Ivey, and the bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Hughes. Miss Maggie Davies, Worcester Cottage, Morriston, acted as bridesmaid. The ceremony was per- formed by the Revs. John E. Dennis, Tonyp&ndy, Rhondda Valley, uncle of the bridegroom, and Tliomae B. Joues, pastor of Tabor Chapel.
MELINCRYTHAN.
MELINCRYTHAN. On Sunday, at llerbert-d Baptist Church, the service of song, The Prodi- gal," was successfully rendered by the church choir, under the leadership of Mr. D. C. Griffiths. The reading was carried out by Mrs. Harris. The following took part:—Mrs. W. Barry. Miss E. 1,. Grif- fiths, Miss M. M. Roes, Mr. F. W. Gib- bins, and G. H. Griffiths. Accompanist, Mr. Jenfcba Morgan (Alaw Crythan). On Christmas night the cihildTen of 1lerhB:r Jlsxdiat Church. £ tve an ia- térœting concert, nnd?r the chairman- j ship of the pastor, Rev. T. W. George. The rendering of the chorus<?. reacted credit upon the conducing. Miss E. L. Griffiths. is¡; W. Baber and Miss L. James rendered useful service. The fol- lowing took part :-Marjorie Gporge. Mabel Entwhistle, Violet Virzor, Irene Griffiths, Er-dnl Williams, Sarah Thomas, Gladys Oakley, Nellie Bowring, Matilda Richards, Maggie Thomas, Annie Phelps, Maggie Jones, Jackie Mogford. Willie Roderick, Willie Oakley, Brindley Jones, r Morgan, Gronow Roder- ick, Joe Walker, Allen Walker, Evelyn Jones, Ernest Mackrittee, Willie Barnett, Davie Jones. Sid Phillips, Idwal Davies, Phil Griffiths, Arthur Morgan, Willie Davios, and Jackie Barnett, the accom- panist being Mr. Jenkin Morgan (Alaw Crythan).
MARGAM.!
MARGAM. Edward Smith, a farm (labourer, of Graiggoch. Margam, went to Pyle on Xmas Day. About 9.30 he was, it is stated, lying on the road near Caegawr Farm, Pyle. David George Mills, of Sandfields, a taxi-driver, was taking a tare to Pyle, and struck Smith before he could bring the oar to a stop. Smith was injured on the face, chest and leg, but not seriously. He was taken by Sergt. Pincott to Dr. Phillips', and to Margam Hospital by Sergt. Bryce.
I NEATH. I
I NEATH. The orderlies at the K(ath War ITos- pital were entertained to dinner by Mr. I. S. Ellis, Port Talbot. Mr. Levi .Tamos.j presided, and Capt. J. Mudie Morris, in a vote of thauks, commented upon the donor's generosity. Mr. James, the chairman's son, entertained tho company with some clever conjuring tricks, and Mrs. A. Victor Goodman recited. Festivities were continued at the Neath War Hospital. The patients were visited and entertained in each, ward by a first class concert party, which included Mr. j Hutchins' orchestral hand. Mrs. A. Victor Goodman gave elocutionary re- citals, T.-hich the patients cheered to the echo; Miss Nellie Brinkworth (soprano) Miss Francis Jewell (contralto), Mr. Tom Jenkins (tenor), and Mr. Tom Morris (baritone) made a quartet of excellent vocalists, whilst Mr. Walter Collins and Miss Lewis blended beautifully as duet- I tiste. Miss Dylis Thomas and Mr. Will James were the accompanists. The plum puddings were given by Mr. Ellis (Port Talbot) and the Chri6tmas crackers by Mr. and Mrs. A. Victor Goodman (Neath). We are asked by the superintendent of the hospiial (YlI. T. Davies) to convey the thanks of the patients and staff to all who ■ helped. A convoy of 79 wounded soldiers ar- j rived at the Neath War Hospital on Fri- day evening. The new ambulance cars attached to the V.A.D., were used. The programme for the entertainment of the soldiers at the hospital on Christmas Day is an elaborate one, and the men are looking forward to it with great an- ticipation.
IPORT TALBOT.
PORT TALBOT. The Aberavon and Port Talbot Amateur Dramatic Society, assisted by Mr. Ed- j ward Furneau, gave a performance of Byron's Our Boys" at the New. Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in aid of the Central Fund for the Reception of Soldiers and Sailors. At Wesley Hall, Port Talbot, Con Thursday night the officers and men of the local detachment of the V.A.D., met! at an entertainment to present Quarter- master T. R. Davies, Cwmavon, with a gold albert and a turkey in recognition of his services to the detachment. Mr. Edward Lowther, the chairman of tho branch, presided, and he was supported by the commandant, Mr. Clifford Jacob and Mr. John David. An interesting j programme followed. Mr. E. J. Lloyd, ticket jnspector on the G.W.R., and formerly a oorporal in the 7th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, addressed Grove-place Welsh Literary Society, Port Talhot, on Thursday night on his experi- ences in Gallipoli, where he was wounded. At Tabernacle Newvdd on Boxing niglit an organ recital was given in aid of the church funds, when Dr. Caradog Roberts, Rhos, was at the organ. The Tabernacle choir, conducted by ir. John Phillips, with Miss Gwvnetli Jenkins as accom- panisf., gave selections, whilet Mr. Harry lie wis, Nelson, was the soloist. Miss M. J. Francis (Llaethferoh), recited.
ISKEWEN.I
I SKEWEN. On Boxing Day a social and jumble sale were held at th? United Methodi&t Church, the proceeds going towards the church fund. The List appeal on behalf of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Presentation Fund,has been heartily responded to, the total receipts being about £ 50. This response will en- courage the committee in face of the pro- posal memorial fund to the fallen. The hon. sees. are Messrs. Dd. Williams and Tom Lloyd.
ITONNA.j
TONNA. j In order to swell the fund a of the widows' and orphans' fund of the Neath Provincial Grand Lodge of the R.A.O.B., a smoking concert was held at the Whit- tington Arms. Mr. Fred Frekes, C.P., presided. Songs. recitation s and speeches were given by Messrs. S. Mitchell, P. Wil- liams, D. Whitelock, Fred Frekes, Private A.rthur (3rd Welsh), T. Herbert, John Jones, James Herbert, Tom Walker, Wm. Martin, F. D. George, and W. S. Mitchell acted as accompanist.
ICONSPIRACY CHARGE.
ICONSPIRACY CHARGE. At West London Police Court cm Wed- nesday the hearing of the adjourned charge against five men, including two doctors, for conspiracy to obtain medical certificates fradulently was resumed. The charge against Charles Joseph R. Riley (52), a clerk, of Earlsfield, who appeared on the previous occasion, was with- drawn, and he was accordingly dis- charged. Giving evidence, Riley, who had beeis clerk at the White City Recruiting Office, said he paid money to Dr. Caley (one of the defendants), for passing a re- cruit through quickly in front of others. Oiwsix occasions witneffe had given money to Dr. Caley. One man gave him 91, and of this he gave 10s. to Dr. Caley, who at first refused to accept it. Dr. Caley said Mitchell, one of the defendants, stated he would put him through at the White City, and gave him the name and ad. dress of Dr. Dow, on whom he called. A few days afterwards Dr. Dow gave him a certificate which ban: I certify it?hat I have been in attendance on Mr. Alex- ander for two years. He is suffering from a tubercular lung. In my opinion he is unfit for military service." Defendant were remanded. bail being allowed.
IESCAPADE OF A MOTOR CAR.
I ESCAPADE OF A MOTOR CAR. An accident occurred in Crown-street, Morriston, on Christinas Day when a ln^tor car which, it is alleged, was left unattended, backed down the hill to- j wards the main road. People who were passing to and fro saw this, but before anyone of them could attempt to do something, the proprietor of a public house, who saw the danger from inside, came flying out. jumped on the step of the car, and turned the steering wheel so that the car oraehed against the wall of the public house.
 BUTTER SUBSTITUTE
  BUTTER SUBSTITUTE SWANSEA HOSPITAL BOARD AND ftURCAKiNr. At the monthly meeting of the Swansea Hospital Board of Management on Wed- nesday, Aid. Evan Evans presiding, the minutes of the Board meetings and com- mittees were considered. In proposing the adoption of the House Committee's minutes, Mr. Aeron Thomas said they had Dot yet decided on the question of mar- garine. It had been left with the matron, Mrs. Elsworth, Mr. J. Davies, Mr. Tuck- field, and the chairman, in consultation with the members of the Houoo Commit. tee. The time had come when they should utilise every article to the best advantage and make all the savings that were pos-, sible. They were not going to give any- body anything that was unwholesome or deficient in nourishment. He held they were more likely to get a wholesome article from a factory under Government inspection than from a pro- miscuous L; rming community. Margarine was at proseut being used by the staff, and there were no complaints. Councillor Gething urged the point of sentiment, and .suggested that the Hos- pital was the last place to introduce food morm. At present margarine was used by the staff only, but there was a danger that it would be introduced for the patients, and that would cause dissatis- faction. Mr. Aeron Thomas: Will you give the committee a chance to carry out the work ? Mr. Gething said lie thought there would be difficulty in rospect of the patient, and from that point of view he opposed the introduction of margarine. Dr. Knight gave his personal experi- ence. He suggested to his wife that in view of the high cost of butter, they might try margarkie, and she scorned the id-e.a. But a month ago he accidentally discovered that he had been eating margarine for a month. The only differ- ence ha had noticed was that the butter seemed of a little better flavour, more firm and consiteIlt than before. As far as nutriment wa-B concerned, margarine was quite as nutritious as butter. Mr. J. R. Davies thought they should allow the committee to report before they discussed the question. Mr. Aeron Thomas quoted the book Eclipse or Empire," to show that mar- garine was as wholesome, palatable, and nourishing, as any butter. There was, added Mr. Thomas, margarine and mar garme, and butter and butter. (Laugh- ter). The objection to it was founded not on sentiment, but prejudice, and it was full time that an institution of that kind should beat down prejudice. Mr. Gething: Is that the last word? Mr. Aeron Thomas: No. the last word will be when you consider the report of the Committee. On the question of the -purchase of an ambulanoe. Mr. Aeron Thomas observed that when the war was over—he hoped that would be ooon=thore would be plenty Of ambulances available for a small sum He, therefore, favoured delay. I Reference was made to the excellent re- sult of the Alexandra Rose Day, which realised £ 1.9i5 13s. 2d.. and thanks were accorded to the ladies for their efforts, on the proposition of the Chairman, sup- ported by the Rev. Robert Greenshielda, Messrs. Tuckfield and T. Williams. Mr. W. D. Hughes said the total local expenses were £70, and Mrs. Aeron Thomas said the la.diw had all wo iked magnificently. The officials were Lady Llewelyn, the Mayoress (Mrs T. Merrells). Mrs. Aeron Thomas, and Mrs. D. Lloyd, secretaries, with Mrs. T. J. Williams for Morriston. Mr T. Williams proposed an amendment to a proposal of the House Committee to increase the night porter's wages from 32s. to 36s. He thought it should be 40s. Tha porter had to understand ambulance work, to be intelligent, and to work long hours, he said. Mr. Gething seconded. Having regard to the increased cost of living, he did not think that any family man could get even margarine out of 303. 8. week. (Laughter.) Mr. II. Thomas supported. Mr. Aeron Thomas pointed out that the porter had his fond provided- The Com- mittee thought his wages would now be equal to X2 56. a week. Mr. Hughes suggested it would be better to refer back the recommendation, and this being adopted by Mr. Williams, was agreed to. Mr. J. R. Davies moved that a decision not to reduce the age of probationary nurses from 21 to 20 be referred back, to that inquiry might be made as to the practice in other places The Rev. Robert Greenshields said the age was lower here -than in the majority of towns in the country. Dr. Knight said the question was not eo much one of knowledge as of capacity for physical endurance. A nurse had to work very hard—harder than most working men worked. If she started at a premature age she was likely to break down. He had known many such cases. But sometimes a woman was ae strong at 20 as at 25. He thought the applicants should be examined by the medical officer, who should be al. lowed discretion. The motion to refer back was lost. Mr. Tuckfielcf moved the adoption of the report of the Finance Committee, which showed balance due to the Treasurer of X5,184 66. 8d., as against £ 9,121 2s. 6d. last year. A letter, signed by all the patients of the Penllergaer Ward, warmly thanked Sister Johnson and her staff for Christmas cheer and attention.
WELL-KNOWN WELSH ARTIST
WELL-KNOWN WELSH ARTIST Mr. Anderson Hague, the well-known artist, died at his residence, Deganwy, Conway, on Sunday morning, aged 66. He studied at the Manchester School of Art. and gained a recognised position as landscape painter in oiLs. He exhibited for many years at the Royal Academy, was a member of the Royal Institution, and one of the founders of the Royal Cambrian Academy at Conway.
PEER'S DAUGHTER TO WED.
PEER'S DAUGHTER TO WED. Migis Dorothy Dewar, third daughter of Sir John Dewar-as we must call the new peer until he decides upon his title- is to be married to Captain Cecil Neame, R.E., elder son of Mr. Arthur Neame. late of Woodlands, Selling, Kent.
IWORK FOR EVERYBODY! I
IWORK FOR EVERYBODY! Mr. Neville Chamberlain at His New Post. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Director- j General of National Service, takes up his new duties on Wednesday. I understand," he stated on Tuesday, that I shall have a military and a civil wing in the department under my control, tach being presided over by a director. The military director will be General J A. Campbell Geddes, who has already a complete organisation. A civil director has not yet been ap-j ¡ pointed, and the whole of his staff has yet to be created 'VI understand that it will be my duty to find labour for the essential industries, including: Munition factories, agricul- ture, mining, and shipbuilding. The various subsidiary and auxiliary trades will alao be supplied from among the vol- unteers who will be asked to enrol them- selves for this work. "These volunteers may be expected to come pirfly from people otherwise unoc- cupied :n from such as are now em- ployed during only part of their time, and also from certain trades to lie scheduled hereafter which are not considered as e.fiSOTit.i al to the nation. sufficient volunteers are nort fort.b- coming it may be expected that further steps will have to be considered for pro- viding the necessary labour. The maohinery for directing the volunteers into the place from which they are required lias still to be devise^. «I am being overwhelmed with letters offering eervices from all and sundry, but as I have not appointed a private secre- tary at present it is obviously impossible for me even to open them, much less to I classify and answer them. Probably it will be some time before I am in a position to consider the ap- I- pointment of the bulk of my staff."
IPREMIER AND PEACE. I
I PREMIER AND PEACE. I The Prime Minister on Christmll.8 Eve attended the Castle-street (London) Welsh Baptist Chapel, and after the service spoke to the large congregation of his fellow-countrymen and countrywom«r> Speaking in Welsh he said he had come through the fog, from his home in Surrey, for he was determined to spend the last Sunday before Christmas in a Welsh Chapel with his brothers and sisters. Though it was a high honour to be Prime Minister it was not altogether an enviable position with its great responsibilities and anxieties. He spoke most hopefully and confidently of the result of the war. There had been suffering and sacrifice. There vould be more. But the suffering and I sacrifice would not be in vain. We should enter into a better world in which the spirit of Christ wo'lld more and more pre- vail. When he was at Albert he saw the figure of the Virgin with the Irfant Christ in her arms, facing the Germans. And the spirit of Christianity was facing them now. In the future there would be more evdence of the spirit of Christ, and there would be peace on earth and goodwill towards men after the present tvrmoil had ended. At bis request two hymns. u 0 Fryniau Caerlem" to the tune of Crugybar," and Dan Dy fendith wrth ymadaél" to the tune of u Croeswen," were sung. the Prime Minis- ter joining heartily in the singing.
I WEST WALES BANDS.______I
I WEST WALES BANDS. I A grand brass band contest (under the I rules of the West Wales-Association of Braas Bands) was held at the Picture Palace, Goraeinon, on Boxing Day. All signs point to a successful venture, and the Gorseinon Temperance Band are to be congratulated on their initiative, which is meant to augment their funds. Seven bands competed in the March with the "own selection" Winners: 1, Kanfig Hill; 2. Waunarlwydd. Class B Competition: Test, piece, "SiciliAn Vrs" (Wrigh.t and Round). First prize, XS and cup second prize, £ 4; 3rd prize, X2. Medals for soprano and cornet. Winners: 1, Ken fig Hill: 2, Gor- seinon Temperance; 3, Britonferry. Class C Competition: Test piece. "Prince and Peasant" (Wright amd Round). First prizl-, L6 and shield; second prize. £ 3; 3rd prize, Jl. TTsual medals. Winners: 1, Kenfig Hill; 2, Caerau, Maesteg; 3, Pon- tardulais. The adjudicator was Mr. S. Radcliffe, and the president, Rev. R. W. Jonee, vicar of Gorseinon. Mr. C. W. Still was chair- man of the committee, Mr. John Jonee I treasurer, and Mr. Jabez Gregory secre- l tary; Mr. J. J. Williams, Treb&nos being Association Secretary.
r THE SEQUEL.I
r THE SEQUEL. I A runaway marriage between a Cana- dian lieutenant and a "Canadian giH, whose parents objected to the match, fol- lowed by a honeym-oon on the Atlantic, had its sequel in Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, when husband and wife were charged with having given false names on arriving at Glasgow from Canada. The bridegroom had previously been im- prisoned for eight days while the authori- ties inquired as to his military status. The offence was described by the solici- tor for the young couple as an innoceoit stratagem with no sinister purpoee behind it. The shenif said that it was one of those romantic silly things people did at the romantic atage. but these were not times when they could be bothered with senti- mental considerations. Giving false names to the alienV officer was a serious thing. The husband would be fined X20 and the wife admonis3ied.
I FARMERS AND RED CROSS. I
FARMERS AND RED CROSS. I The Glamorganshire contributions to the British Farmers' Red Cross Pond now toW £ 3,817 0s. 8d., the latest amount being "SO f mm an Ystradmytiaoh jumble sale. The gTand total of the fund is £ 456,360. Ten ambulances were sent to the French Red Croos some time age, and dieee, it ie reported from the headquarters of the Society in France, rendered inesti- mable service at Verdun.
I ENGLAND'S OLDEST DEAN. J…
I ENGLAND'S OLDEST DEAN. J r The oldest dean in England, Dr. I Arthur P. Pury-CUBt, Dean of York, di?d i at the Deanerv on Saturday in hi? 89th I Ye&r. I
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ABERAVON.
ABERAVON. At Friday's court John Jones, r&e and bone collector, Aberavon, was sentenced to three months for stealing old ijon. being part of a wagmn axle and buffer spring, the property of the Ehondda and Swansea Bay Railway. P.O. Vernon saw prisoner pushing a hand-cart, in which there was something cm ered with bajrs. lie took him to the police station on suspicion.—E. L. Hare, wagon inspector to the Rhondda and Swan- f<oAA. Bay Railway, identified the stolen pro- perty.—Prisoner said the iron was given him by some boys. Wednesday.-R-,fom the Mayor (Coun. T. S. doslin), and Mr. W. J. Williams. Samuel Kneath, labourer, Joeepli-s^reet, Velindre, was charged with stealing tiit-ee tins of soup, worth 6& from a steamer in Port Talbot Docks. Sert. Darke said that he 81\ defemdant come from the Docks with the tins under his arm. Affced what they were, ho replied: "Tins of soun. I was working: on as.- and found liieni in the lifeboat." Defendant told the Bench that he did not take the tins from the ship. They were old sea etxxik. one being absolutely rotten. A lot of such stuff was usually throw 11 aside, and it was the custom at th« Docks to take it home and feed the pigs. The captain said the soup had been on board three years.—A fine of £1 vas im- posed.
AMMANFORD.
AMMANFORD. Tuesday.—Before Messrs. J. Lewis (in the chair) and J. Davies. Lewis Jones, a collier, of Mftrgaimt- etreet, Llandehie, for being drunk and dis- orderly in Llandehie village on Christmas Night was fined 9" with 5s. ooet of con- veyance P.S. Morgvvn proved the caee. —————. ————
CARMARTHEN.
CARMARTHEN. At Friday's court Daniel Jones, A, Palmerl terrace, Pontyberem, was charged with stealing a bottle of brandy, the property of Wm Thomas, Three Salmon Inn. The iKencee said he missed the bottle from & irheU in the bar, and on following defendant saw him place the bottle behind a stable doo' at the back of the premises, and run away.-Defeudg,nt, who said he was drunk, amol knew nothing about the matter, was fiped 2Qa Saturday. Hannah Duxberry, 3, Pro«pect-pl>ace, was charged with stealing a bag contain- ing between 30s. and S2 from William Phillips, Riverside Cottage, a coal haulier. Phillip6 said that whilst delivering coal at defendant's house lie missed the bag of money from his coat pocket. P.C. Walters spoke to finding in a bedroom in defen- dant's house 13s. in silver, which was hidden between two mattreeses. De- fendant told him, U That was all I took. J have thrown the bag into the fire. A sum of 8s. was found in her possession.— The Bench characterised the offence as very mean," and :fined defendant t2. The money found was handed back to Phillips.
LLANGADOCK.
LLANGADOCK. Friday.—Before Messrs. Mervyn Peel, T. Watkins, and T. Jioberts. Thomas Harris, Panthowell, Llsn- ddousant, was charged with an offence under the Sheep Scab Order. P.C. Reynolds, Llangadock, said that on the 24th ult., he visited the premises of defendant, and then proceeded to Tir Howell, where he saw 120 sheep. When the detention notice form was eerved the number was 106. The Chairman characterised the offence as a very serious one.—Defendant was fined Zl Is. David Griffiths, haulier, Red Lion Inn, Llausawel, was charged with stealing two mountain ponies from the Black Mountain, valued at £36. the propel-ty of John Thomas, Llwyngwenol, Gwynfe. -.Tohn Thomas identified the ponies, and stated that he last saw them on the 24th. George Richards, Brynclydach, Gwynfe, 68.id he bought the animals from Richards for £ 16. Defendant was committed for trial at the Quarter Seesions.
LLANELLY.
LLANELLY. A young labourer, naraed TJic" John Davies, Cwman Bach Farm, Carmarthen, was charged with stealing a bicycle. D. J. Thomas, Cwman Bach Farm, said he was prepared to take defendant back into his service. The Chairman, in dismissing defendant with a caution, remarked that it was very kind of Mr. Thomas to take the d&- l fendant, who was a friendless boy, back iuto his employ. Wednesday-Before Messrs. Thoe Griffiths and Wm. David. IdwaJ Jones, collier, lilotswel. TuniNe, was fined X4 12B. 6d. and advocate's fee 10s. 6d. for being drunk and disorderly at the G.W.R. Station and aessulting a oon- stable and port.-1{r. T. R. I?od?rd. prosecuting, said James was on the plat- form in a. very drunken condition, behav- ing in a most disgraceful manner. When requested by a porter named Wm. George Synies to leave defendant struck the porter. On the way to the police station defendant kicked P.C. Parry on the head. Defendant. who is 18, said he had been discharged from the Army.
I SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. Priday-Before Mr. Gwilym Moxgac (chairman). Dr. Nelson Jones, and Messrs. Jos. Devonald, David Griffiths, and Thomas Jones. Oha. 1redcrici King was remanded to await an escort on a charge of absenting himself from his regiment. On a similar charge, Alfred Morris mas remanded to await an escort, Thos. Thomas, an elderly dock labourer, was chained with having been drunk in High-street on Dec. 21, and for wilfully breaking two panes of glass, value j £ S 10s., in the doorway of the County Club. Castle-square. Defendant admitted having drink. A taxi-driver gave evidenoe of having seen the defendant: break the glass door. and the steward of the club said that it was valued at J23 10s. Defendant, in explanation, said he had rather too much drink, and he went in to the club, and W.H." and he had a oouple of words and W.R. chucked him out." As this was happening he had a stick in his hand. I didn't know that the glass was broke till I was charged.- Supt. Roberts said the defendant had been before the court 58 times, and was a danger to the community. The Chairman: The Beaigh have decided to send you down for two months' im- prisonment. You have had many oppor- tunities to reform. You are a danger to the community, and Aouid be under lock and key for ever. At any rate, you get two months." Saturday.—Before A. H. Thomas, S. L. Gregor, Thomas Jone6 and J. H. Tioeser. The following were summoned by the Swansea Board of Guardians for neglect- ing their children and parents now charge- able to the common fund of the Swansea tT nion :rah Lee (son), Thomas Jenkins (eon), David Owen, labour (mother), and Trevor Davies and Isaac Davies, colliers (father). Evidence was given by the re- lieving officer. David Hoekins, and the de- fondants were ordered to pay as follows:- Sarah Lee, 3s.; David Owen, Is. 6d.; Trevor and Isaac DavieR. 5s. 6d. each In the case of Thomas Jenkins, Mr. J. Evan Rowlands pointed out that the lad had been serving hie oountry and had been discharged by the Xaval amborl- ties, who should really help to) kp the dependent. The lad was in a hospital, and Mr. Rowlands asked leave of adjourn- ment for two weeks inrder that he could make inquiries to asrertajn the liability o* the Naval authorities in the matter. An adjournment was granted. At the Swansea County Poiioe Court on Saturday, a permanent license was granted to Mr. J. E. Fitt, on the Woodman Inn, Blackpm, and a perm'ment transfer was 4 h C?om- gn?jited to Mr. Bowen Jones, of the Com- mercial Inn, Gowerton, I Applications were made by many dis- i trict cinema and hall managers for per- mission to play music in the cinemas and halls on Christmas Day, and were granted. Tho manager of the Palace, Goraeinon, asked permission to hold a sacred concert I on Christmas Day for a charitable pur- pose, and it was granted. A 5s. fine was imposed upon Evan John I Williams for being drunk and disorderly. Albert Monson, a fireman, was fined ';6. 6d. for being drunk in Harbour-road. Sometimes she goes for six months or so without touching the drink, but when she does go on everything is merry" said Supt. Roberts of Catherine Nash, who was charged with being drank in Llangyfelach-street.—Dismissed. Wm. John Beer (2S), a labourer, was! charged with the alleged theft of property and money amounting to 12s. 6d. from off a table in No. 12, Ebenezer-stroet, Swan- i sea, the property of Florence May Hos- kins. The mother of complainant stated she had seen her daughter place her purse on the table in the front room. The money was missed on Sunday morning. Daniel Thomas, complainant's father, said defendant knocked the door about 7.30 on Sunday morning and asked, for a piece of bread. Witness retired to the back kitchen to fetch the bread and left defendant at the front door. Detective Francis spoke of arresting de- fendant in Orchard-street on Sunday morning. Defendant pleaded not guilty. The Chairman (Mr. J. W. Jones) stated ¡ the act was a very ungrateful one, and defendant would be sent to prison for! thfee months. I Bert Freedman, S. Crawoour, Bettosi ¡' Bros., and Elijah Freedman ware each fined 5s. for Sunday trading. Wednesday.—Before Mr. A. H. Thomas (chairman), Dr. Jos. DaviC6, Mr. J. R. Koseer, and Mr. Dd. Thomas. Cornelius Sullivan (52), labourer, was charged with having been drunk and dis- orderly in Oxford-etreet on December 26. Supt. Roberts said the defendant had been before the court 91 times. The defendant said lie bad volunteered for road making in France, and had been ordered to await a call. The case was adjourned for one month. On a similar charge, David John Evans, in defence, said this was the first time he had touched beer since his discharge from hospital. The case was adjdurned for three j1 months on probation. Prirate Edwin Marks and Alfred Lloyd, absentees from their various regiments, wore ordered to await an escort. I Dumas Mortamale charged Fernando Monetro with unlawfully wounding him I (Mortamale) with intent to do bodily harm, on December 25th, at Swansea. The police request for a remand for a week was granted. William Evans (36) labourer, W86I' charged with having been drunk and dis- l orderly, and for assaulting one John Jamæ. who &æisteà the polioo t? ?Sect an arrest. I Defendant was fined £5 or 25 days in de- I fault. A youag married woman named Jneos was charged by Wm. Dd. Morris with stealing and receiving three pinafores, value Is. 4d from complainant's shop, No. 158, Woodfieid-sfcroet, Morri&toa, on II December 22nd, 1916. Olwen Williams, a draper's assistant, said defendant came to buy some pinafores, and bought one. Whea the defendant left the shop she was seen to have something white under her shava investigation proved that she had a pina- fore there, and when the shawl was moved the shawl fell to the ground. Two other pinafores were amn, and defendant said, Let me off this time. I will pay for what I've taken." Defendant had given a wrong name and address, though she was not known to the police.—Defen- dant was fined 40s., or 21 days in default. There was another charge against defen- dant of stealing and receiving two under skirtH, value Ss. 10d., the property of James Jones. Only evidence of identifica- tion was taken, and the case was not gone into, the punishment in the other case being deemed sufficient. Thursday.Bdore Dr. Rawlings (chair- num ) and Aid. Ben Jones. Ellen Harris (48), oh&rged with being drunk and disorderly in Nelson-afcroet on Wednesday, was fined 5s. oil a similar charge, Mary EDen Smith (27), in Tontine-street, on Wednesday was boand over in the sum of X,5 for 12 months. Frank Courtney (26), private in the 4th Welsh Regt., charged with being an absen- tee since December 34th, was remtaded to await an escort. Catherine Fury, an unfortunate, was charged with wandering in the Strand and behaving in a riotous xnaainea* on December 37th. Prisoner, .who pleaded not guilty, was sent to prison for three months. Charged with being aliens ashore with- out the permission of the Aliens' Officer, the following were dealt with: He-ndrick B. Mulden ('26\, Dutch seaman, was fined 20s.; Isaac P. H. Bakker ft), Dutch sea- man, fined 20s.; Jan Overhuys (17), Dutch seaman, fined 20s.; Cornelius Jacobs (19). Dutch, fined 20s.; John D. Fuentis (29), Chilian fireman, fined 2& Louis Pinto (28), American sailor, was fined 20s. Johm McNamee (47), labourer, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by throwing himself into the North Dock on December 14th. He was remanded for another week. Hannah Cooze (46), boarding-house keepetr, was charged with failing to obtain the particulars of aliens staying in the I house. Defendant said she was sorrv. It was her neglect. She was fined 40s. Bernard Glass, a Russian traveller, wae charged with failing to notify to the aHeos officer particulars of his cfcange of residence. Defendant was fined 40s. On a similar charge, Harris Deggot. a travelling draper, said that he wees naturalised. Detective Constable Francis said the defendant had registered pre- viously. Defendant was iinod 40s.
I A WELSH REFORMER. I
I A WELSH REFORMER. I With great regret we announce the death of Miss G er I "I r^hter of a famous father—ThoDi«.» <> Jc^bigh. Miss Gee passed away in her on Christmas Day. Sha had figured largeiy in tho political and national life of Wales for over half a century. She ren- dered very comriderablo assistance to her father in the 8trenuoum campaigns he waged on behalf of the Welsh peasant, and she war. known throughout the length and breadth of the country for her advo- cacy of all great natioa-Al causes. Mias Gee was a member of the tive of the Welsh National Liberal Council. She took a keen interest in Welsh Sunday school work, and all w?k> are acquainted with the history of Wale,, of recent years knoTv full well how great hpr influence was in the Disestablishment campaign. Miss Gee'i; brother, Mr. R. T. Gee, is a partner in the firm of Gee and Edwards, Swansea I
THE GIRL IN THE IDLE PIT.
THE GIRL IN THE IDLE PIT. (By A wstin.) Ghost stories are out of fashion as Xlll-ao entertainers in those stern times," remarked one member oi the staff, giving at the same time a xmrthtul glauoe at the narrator of one ot the thrillers" related around our fire- place. Let's have something real, and, not only something that may happen, but has actually happened." Can anyone oblige P" queried the, hos- tess, and a man who knew more about cool and collieries than anything else in the company, volunteered a true, thrilling, biood-curdler, entitled: The Girl in the Idle Coalpit." Some of you probably know that on a hill above Neath, is situated the site of the old Fiorchdwin Colliery, and. although it is merely a relic of past days, I can well remember the time when it was being worked, and when fev brother-in- law-Cite late Mr. Lewis Williams, M.E.— was managing the concern. It was during the period of his management that the incident happened which I am about to relate, and strange as the story may seem I can vouch for its truth from beginning to end. You need not lower the ligtite, for I want to aoe your faces when you lkiben to an authentic narrative of one of the most extraordinary experiences that over befell akeen, hard-headed engineer." It is about the girl from Bettws.' whose phantom figure, you chafed in ihe enchanted neighbourhood of the Black Mountain of the Mabinogion a couple o yestrs ago? interrupted a mischievous listener, who nudged his nest friend as he added: I remember you promised to give us the sequel of that fairy tale." U < The Girl in the Idle Coalpit' was not remotely related to the mysterious guide of the wandering poet of Ammanford, was the reply, and the narrator was per- mitted to proceed. He briefly explained the circumstances which led to the uks- dent forming the crux of the tale, and then, growing enthusiastic, plunged into the details of the ccenes and sounds which, had startled the beads of perspiration to the brow of the man who never knew fear. The manager, he said, had been a.wa1 from home for a few days, and on hia return, late on a Saturday night, he made up his mind that he would, next morning. descend the oolliery shaft and make do thorough examination of the working old and new, as a matter of satis- faction to himself, as well as duty. There was no work carried on at the pit ou Sunday morning and the engine driver had to be fetched to let the manager, saictv-lamp in hand, down into the bowels of the earth," an the old colliers ueed bo term the utaer- ground workings. The descent wae eaøi-1 y made, and the well-tried official styte-d to walk briskly along the main level in order to reach oertuiu far-off headings in tho old pit. He had not gone far, how- ever. before he thought he heard a pierc- ing scream in a girlish voice, a tong distance ahead. Oh, ho," he mutbbret-, there's somebody down here," and he walked on faster. Presently the scream was repeated- louder, clearer than before. and seemingly shrieking out the plaintive cry: h 0, itwffi. mam—oh, mam. mam." It was so distinct as to give the manarm the idea that soma scoundrel, to use his own words, must have decoyed or abducted a girl to the pit working*, and probably left her there in the darkness, with the creaks and splashes of the moving roof a.nd falling slags and pebbles and 6tone bells to frighten her into mad- ness. He was the father of a family, which included several girls, and the very pos- sibility of such a crime made his blood course rapidly through his veins. He in- stantly shouted All right, my girl, I am coming." But there was no answer for a while, until as be got nearer to the spot from which the screams eeemed to havt» come, he once more heard that shrill, heart-rending cry: Oh, oh. oh, mam, mam-Q. mam. mam" to which he promptly replied: All right, I btm coming:" And he began to run towards the voice in the idle pit. He had run some distance—probably two hundred ya.rdia-when he was brought to a sudden standstill by the repetition of that almost unearthly, but pitiful, wail, echoing along those dark subterranean galleries: Oh, mam, mam I-but the voioe was now .behind him. Back he turned, shouting I am ooming-an you hear me? But getting no answer except the ec ho of his own! voice, he followed up hi& quest, and, with a military left wheel," he raced up a hard beading which had recently been opened out. When he stopped to listen Ike beard nothing but the pujaat.* vg throb of his own heart, the laboured >anting of his own breath, and the aqoeeae which is always going on in a colliery boat is heard only when the noises of the working places and the trams are silent. Again, from behind hirn-the way 110 had just ooe &at feverish vethng, half suffocated girl's scream, bat the words were not now distinct, and with the bare notion that he might be too late to "kave life, the stalwart manager's lips quivered, and the perspiration buost out upon his brow in great beehe and trickled down his face. Onoe again he retraced his steps, and. at fairiy regular intervals, he strode steadily to the main heading, and then, on reaching the "parting" of the ways, he stood for a few moments to watafa. and wait. Not for long, however, for with a hiss and then a whistle and then a startling scream, varied in loodness and strength and tone by the sagging pressure of the mighty weight of the ever-movinir. squeeze of the black earth around him, there came from a fissure between two great stones beneath his feet, a tremen- dous volume of ga. blower" which. issued from the floor oil which he stood. He had found the voice,- and the cause of it. and although he was relieved at finding that there had been no crime oommitted-that there was no neigh boor's daughter to rescue from the horrors of a lonely idle pit—he knew that prompt action was absolutely necessory to dilute the gas ,and he put up a "hrattiee N Ift prevent the deadly mixture from Botwiflf the "hard heading" and wont tip lb- secure assistance to make the place aafr for next day's work. There was enough gas coring out of that narrow fissure in the rock to blow the workincs to "smithereens," and if not rendered innocuous, it mit. on the Monday, have exploded, and sent scores, if not hundreds, of colliers to eternity. aBut what was it that showtnd. lOb, mam, mam "i" asked one of our Christmas circle, listening with bated breath to the utory. and the reply wwe— The powerful forces of nature plsying flexible notes out of the bellows of that blower," and po&- sibly, the tense excitement of a rarrwew man who knew full well that, if it was a firl's voice that he heard, the cry of apc,ny, in that dark, terrible hour, amid surroundings of fathomless darkneu and uncanny noises, would certainly have neen an appeal to tne nearest and dearest friend on earth—Oh, mam, mam."
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Driheilas of foreign appearance, m middle-asjed man jumped into the jfver from the parapet of Bhwkfriam BndjpW London. and was drowned