Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

ABERAVON-PORT TALBOT. At Aberavon Town Council the ilayor (Aid. J. M. Smith, J.P.), moved that the Council's heartiest congratulations be ex- tended to Mr. D. Emrya Lewis upon win- ning the crown at the Neath National Eisteddfod. Councillor Percy Jacob and J'r. D. R. Yapp supported. Mr. Lewie replied. I Port Talbot Liberals have fortned their i district committee for the new Aberavon Division. The president is Councillor LI. TI. Nicholas; vice-presidents, Messrs. 1. S. Ellis aud A. Mansell; treasurer, Mr. W. P. Williams;, and secretary, Mr. D. W. Lewis, Conn#ught-street. Delegates were appointed to the executive meeting, 1 to be held on Saturday. It is not often that the lawyers have the better of Supt. Ben Evans, of Neath, but they did at Aberavon on Monday dur- ing the hearing of a case in which in- formation was laid by the Post<uaster- General. The superintendent was exam- i ining witnesses, when he was interrupted by Mr. Lewis M. Thomas, who pointed out that as he had not laid the informa- tion, Supt. Evans had no locus standi. The superintendent, who explained that the case was based on a police report, had to sit down. Mr. Sidney Bees formerly assistant to Mr. F. E. Baker, Borough Accountant, Aberavon, has been appointed accountant to the Goole Urban District Council. Emlyn Jones, a nine year old lad liv- 1ng at Holland-street, Port Talbot, was I knocked down by a motor car in Station- road, Port Talbot, opposite the G.W.R. Station, on Monday afternoon, and sus- tained serious injuries. He lies in a critical condition. At a meeting of Aberavon-Port Talbot War Pensions Committee on Monday night, Mr. T. M. Watkin, draper's a?- sigtant, was appointed whole-time clerk. The appointment, which was confined to local discharged soldiers, carries a salary of 4:130 a year. A. T. Hill and J. T. Hutchings, two Blaengwynfi colliers, charged at A her. avon with travelling on the R. and S.B. Railway without tickets, did not appear. In a letter they said that owing to an accident at the colliery they travelled down by train. They had a single railway ticket. Fined 10s. each. At Aberavon, on Monday, Thomas Staf- ford, a foreman on public works at Mar- gam, was fined t2 for game trespass on Newland Farm, Margam. Mr. Ivor H. Thomas, Britonferry, secre- tary of the Aberavon Division Labour Party, has been selected one of six candi- dates for the post of secretary to the Par- liamentary Committer of the Co-operative Congress. He appears before the com- mittee on Tuesday, when the selection will be made. At Aberavon County Police Court, on Monday, Gwilym Vaughan Evans (13), Mayneld-strect, Port Talbot, l)leade<l\ guilty to a charge of stealing a. parcel of newspapers, the property of Edward Day, newsagent, Port Talbot. Defendant was bound over for six months. Lieut. Reginald H. Griffiths, 9th Welsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Griffiths, fish- mongers, Water-street, Aberavon, who was recently awarded the ??ory Cr.?., was at the Municipal Buildings, Aber- avon, on Thursday night presented by tho Mayor (Aid. J. M. Smith, J.P.) on behalf of the local Deeds of Valour Fund with a silver cup. Earlier in the day Lieut. Griffiths was presented with a gold watch and chain by Messrs. Gibbs, McEwen, and Co., Port Talbot, by whom he was employed. He is now transferred to the R.A.F., and returned to Franco on Saturday. J. V. Reee, Maesteg, was at Aberavon or. Monday ordered to pay costs in a cage when he was charged with not taking pro- per precaution in shot firing. His ribs had been broken and his face badly injured. Richard West, Arthur Reynolds, Reg- inald fteea, and Frederick Roberts. Cym- mer youths, were each fined £2 at Aber- avon on Monday for breaking insulators, value £ 5. ii | —————

BONYMAEN. I A welcome concert was g. ven to Pte. D. Mathew Williams at Adulam Schoolroom, Bonymaen, on Wednesday evening. The Rev. J. D. Harris presided. A splendid programme was arranged to which the following artistes contributed: Madame Pelbinghorne, Miss Ceinwen Thomas, Misss E. Sinus. Master Donald Rosser, and Messrs. R. Bodycombe, Ben Williams, and R. Hooper, the Rev. H. Williams, St. Margaret's, being the accompanist. Miss Beattie Rees presented Pte. Williams with a sum of money and also the usual gift on behalf of the Sailors' and Soldiers-* Re- ception Committee. A wedding took place on Thursday morning at the Pentrechwyth Congrega- tional Church, the contracting parties being Mr. Tom Hughes, Tyrnest-terrace. Bonymaen, and Miss Maggie Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Owens. Bonymaen. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Kate Owens, Miss Kate Hopkius, and Mis-s James. Mr. W. Hewett (St. Thomas) acted as best man. The officiating minis- ters were the Revs. Melville Phillips and T, V. Jones.

JERSEY MARINE. I Harvest festival services in connection I with the Church of England were held at I ,.Ter&ey Marine on Sunday. There was a children's service in tho afternoon, at which the Rev. Morgan Jones christened eight infants. In the evening Miss May Owen, Skewen, rendered solos, Mr. George Price being th" organist. —————

LLANSAMLET. I Master S. Lynton R-eos, son of Mr. Meredydd Rees, poor rate collector, has scored a striking success at the Central Welsh Board examination. Although only 15 years of age, he passed the senior examination with distinction in six sub- ject?, which carries with it an exemption from the matriculation examination. Last year he passed the junior examina- tion with distinction in seven subjects.

iNEATH. I Showmen and sWi-holders at Neath Fair subscribed the 6um of iE60 lis- on benefit night towards the establishment of a fund for defraying the expenses of military funerals, in the district. The money was handed over to the 4th Fatt. G.V.R., who, during the past 12 mouths, have provided the band and escorts at 33 military funerals. At a meeting of the Nedth County School Governors on Monday, the head- master (Mr. J. Walter Jones) reported that the Central Welsh Board results es- tablished a record for the school. There were seven higher certificates, five supple- mentary, 58 senior, 58 juunior, and 28 ma. triculations. The Mayor (Aid. Hopkio Morgan) congratulated the headmaster and staff upon the results. At a meeting of the managers of the Neath Group of Schools on Monday, sym- pathetic reference was made by the chair- man (Mr. Ll. D. Howells) and others to the death of Sir S. T. Evans. and a reso- lution of condolence with Lady Evans and family was carried in silence. Chief Constable Haggins presented a clean bill at the Neath Police Court on Monday, and was congratulated by the Mayor. Having regard to the crowds which attended the fair during the past' week the town's immunity from breaches of the law. and order, is a compliment to the police and public. At Neath on Friday, Thomas Howells. horse dealer, and Thomas Eynoon, lab- ourer, of Neath, was charged with an offence under the Poaching Prevention j Act. Defendant were each iined iu- cluding costs. ob.-

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SKEWEK. Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday at the Free Mission Church, Dynevor-road Mr. Charles Noot, Neath, preaching in the morning and Mr. W. J. Clement in the evening. There was a musical service itt thq afternoon. Mr. John Richards presiding. The members of the Mooretown Church Choir, Skewen, have decided to in- augurate a patriotic egg-ofteriug for the benefit of the Red Cross Hospitals at the Laurels and Gnoll Schools, Neath, the collection to take place at the forthcom- ing harvest thanksgiving services. Ther« is much enthusiasm, and the movement promises to be a most successful one. Skewen and Neath Abbey Free Church Council on Monday passed a vote of coft dolence with the family of Sir S. T7 Evans, and references were made to the honour brought to Skewen, his native place, by the deceased gentleman's great caree-r.-The Secretary was directed to write to Mr. Spickett, secretary of the Glamorgan Joint Popr Law Committee, correcting a wrong impression that had arisen from a statement that the Vicar ¡ of Skewen had offered his services free, while the Nonconformists asked for fees. —The Secretary was appointed to at- tend the National Conference at Llandilo in October. j

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HORSE WHICH JIBBED. An interesting horse deal was brought before his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C.. at, Neath County Court on Wednes- day, when Thos. Charles Lewis, Cefn Saeson Farm, Cimla. near Neath, sued John L-oyson, brake driver,"Aberavon, for £50 15s., the price of a horse purchased from def-eiidant and its keep for several weeks. Mr. Windsor Williams, for the plain- tiff, said defendant guaranteed that the horse would work in any harness, but when tried in a gambo it would not pull, and when put in chains it reared, kicked and refused to pull. The animal was worthless to a farmer. It was returned, but declined, and an offer of another mare was made but not accepted. Defendant, for whom Mr. L. M. Thomas appeared, denied that a warranty was given, and when the animal was returned it had sores on its withers. Judgment was given for plaintiff for S44 5s., with instructions to defendant to secure the return of the horse.

ABERAVON CLAIM. At Aberavon County Court on Tuesday— before his Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan, K.C.—Thomas Winter general dealer, 20, Joseph-street, Velindre, Aberavon, claimed S:25 from John Williams, Jersey-street, Velindre, in respect of damages alleged to have been done to plaintiff's property by undermining his garden wall. Mr. Samuels (instructed by Mr. J. Evan Row- lands, Swansea)- wis for plaintiff, and Mr. Moses Thomas defended. Mr. Samuels explained that the plaintiff was owner and occupier of 20, Joseph-street, and the defendant, owner and occupier of adjoin- ing premises. The plaintiff alleged that in 1916 he saw Williams in a big hole on his own side of the garden wall driving a chisel under the foundation with a big hammer. Another hole was dug at the corner, as a result of which the wall was damaged. Thomas Williams, builder, said that two holes were dug under the foundation of the wall. It would cost L30 to repair. The defence was a denial of any damage. Judgment was deferred. The Judge expressed a wish to visit the spot.

APPEAL FROM CIMLA. One of the military patients at the Cimla Tuberculosis Hospital at Neath desires to make an appeal to the good people of Neath and district through our columns. He says that quite uninten- tionally, he is sure, the Cimla Hospital eee^ to be largely forgotten by the resi- dents, and to meet the monotony of the coming wiuter he pleads for a supply of games, a good gramophone, and an addi- tion of interesting books to the library of the hospital. "We cherish the faitht he 6ays; that our case needs only to be stated in order to ensure an immediate I and hearty response."

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Albert Stone, Aarged at Swansea on Wednesday with being an absentee from the Cheshire Regiment at West Hartle- pool, wa-s remanded to await an 66curt.

SWANSEA NEWS. The Week's Doings in Town. Mr. T. P. Cook has given over his home, Mirador, Swansea, as a convales- cent home for wounded officers. Ann Rees and Mary Ann Thomas, mar- ried women, charged at Swansea on Mon- day with stealing two pairs of tukingt, from a stall in the Swansea Market, were lined 40s. A party oi 30 masters and boys of the Swansea Municipal Secondary School are spending six weeks at harvest work in Pem brokes h i re. Riding a bicycle without a red rear light through Mumbles was the offence against Arthur Williams, wireless opera- tor, at Swansea. He was let off on pay. ment of costs. Thomas James Morris, labourer, who did not appear, had admitted to Relieving Officer Hcskms that he was tho father ot Gladys Morris' child, and at Swansea on Monday he was ordered to pay 4s. per weck. 1 DiDk Lewis (12), of 2, Earl?treet, Swan sea, an errand bey working for Messrs. Taylor, grocers, Swansea, sustained in juiie* Ü. his head on Thursday by falling oft a lift outside the Exchange Buildings, Swansea. It is stated that the Castle Trawling Company, of Swansea, have disposed of i their fleet to the Consolidated Fishing Co. the great Grimsby firm (which was founded by Sir George Doughty), for At Swansea Police Court on Saturday, Maggie Jones (23), unfortunate, was sent down for three months for being found within the area of the South Dock, Swan- sea, on Friday. Defendant had been con- victed live times previously. At the inquest at Landore on Monday on Samuel Tayior (bi), of 2, Hawarden- buildings, Landore, who died suddenly on the river bank near the Mannesinann Works on Friday last, a verdict of death from heart failure was returned. j The case of Wm. Jones, fuel worker, summoned at Swansea on Monday tor deserting his wife, Mabel Rosina, was adjourned so that an agreement between the parties might be effected- Defendant was wounded on the Somme, and dig- charged from the Army last December. The wedding took place on Tuesday, at St. James' Church, Swansea, of Afiss Marion Elinor James (second daughter of Mr. and Mr. W. Alf James, The Prom- enade), Swansea, and Lieut. William K. Coliister, K.N V.R., Vancouver, B C., who is leaving for service abroad imme- diately. The Rev. E. D. Henry officiated- At Swansea on Friday Alois Caller- waerts, iurnaceman, was summoned for unlawfully assaulting and wounding Arthur Taylor, a watchman at the Eng- lish Crown Spelter Works, Swansea, by striking him on the head with an iron bar at the works on September 5th. De- fendant was sentenced to three weeks' iw. prisonment. At Swansea on Monday, Edwin Rich- ards, chief engineer, was charged with ab- senting himself from a siiip requisitioned by the Admiralty. When arrested by De- tective Gubb, defendant said that what- ever orders the captain had that they were not to go ashore, he (defendant) was not told of it. Defendant was tined or 61 days. The Right Hon. Sir Alfred and Lady Iond nry kindly invited about 100 boys of the Swansea Naval Brigade, with tilcii othe,ers, to tea at Ffynone, on Thursday afternoon. Soon after five o'clock they were seated at the long tables in the war- quee which had been erected on the lawn, and did full justice to the good things that had been so generously provided. At Swansea on Thursday David Cohen a soldier, sun.moned [,ewiq Snipper (15), tailor, for assault. There was a cross summons. Cohen said that on Saturday night, whilst walking along Hcathfield- street, Lewis Snipper approached him and stlid tlia-t he. hoped the first German bomb would kill him. Blows were then struck by both parties. Each wae bound over for six months in the sum of f5. About 8.30 on Friday evening a fire broke out at the well-known bakery of Mr W. H. Palmer, 116, Wee tern-street, Swansea. An alarm was at once given, and the motor fire engine was immedi- ately dispatched to the scene, accom- panied by P.S. 24 and several mefnbers of the fire brigade. It was found on ar- riv? there that th€ fire had broken out in the left overhead th- bakehouse and itist above the oven. An inquest was held at Swansea on the body of Wm. Oliver Williams, who died on Wednesday morning, after, falling off the garden wall at his home, 2, Neath- road, Hafod. A loose copping stone, weighing a quarter of a cwt., on which be lumped, fell on top of him. Deceased afterwards walked into the house, and died soon after medical aid had been sum- moned. Death was due to paralysis of the nerves of the heart.-Verdict accor- dingly. At Swansea on Monday, Herbert Laur- ence Marshall summoned Wm. Cuddle, labourer, for stealing a football, value 15s. Defendant, who was represented by Mr. Dd. Clarke, eaid he had no intention of stealing the football, but that when he took it back, Mr. Marshall eaid: You can keep it now; you are summoned." There were several previous convictions against defendant. He is a wicked youngster,' said Supt. Roberte. Defen- dant was bound over for 12 months. It is the intention of Pte. Val Pitch- ford, K.S.L.I., a Swansea boy, who has been discharged from the Army as a result of injuries received at the Somme in 1916, having been in hospital for about two years, to take to the stage as a pro- fession. He is a capital turn as a card manipulator, proof of which has been given by his reception at the various concerts held at Llanwrtyd during 'he season. He starts his public career ith an engagement at Pontardulais on Sep- tember 28th A presentation and welcome home meeting was held at Dicas Chapel, Lan- dore, on Tuesday evening, when Privates W. D. Griffiths, J. Grfiiths, and R. I Thomas were presented with a Treasury note each on behalf of the local S. and S. Fund. The following took part in the programme: Misses B. Davies, J. Evans, J. Davies, Nellie Michael, Misses D. Thomas, W. Morris, Newton Williams, Ed. Thomas, W. Phillips, and Miss Anita Williams. Mr. W. Clement pre- sided, and Miss Dilys Davies accom- panied. Second Lieut. Wm. Armine Edwards, of Hill House, Sketty. Swansea, who was killed in Palestine on November 1st, has left property of the value of £ 19,327 11s. M.. with net personalty of E9,750 8s. 9d. The will of May 4th. 1915, is proved by Mr. John Bryn Edwards, of Penallt, Sketty, brother, and Wm Henry Edwards, of Hill Rouse, father. Testator left all the property to his wife during widow- hood, the remainder to his children, and on failure of the issue, to his brother, John Bryn. At the Swansea Corporation Electrical Station, Strand, Swansea, recently, one of the main service pipes situate in the cel- lars beneath the engine-rooms burst, and the station was being rapidly flooded. 1 Pumps were set in motion, but failed to cope *with the inrush of water, athe town was in danger of being plunged into darkness. The firo station was communi- cated with, and the- Denis motor fire en- gine, in charge of Inspector Edgar Ev an, I was soon upon the scene, and did excellent yvork in keeping the flood under control <aiiile the main was being temporarily re- paired.

1- SIR S. T. EVANS -4 DEATH OF A FAMOUS WELSHMAN I We announce with profound regret the death or Sir Samuel Thomas Evans, President of the Probate, Divorce and Ad- miralty Courts, and. since the war, the head of the Prize Court. Sir Samuel died in London at ten o'clock on Friday morn- ing. The news came as a shock to South Wales, for it was confidently believed'that he was recovering from his recent illness, Sir Samuel, who was born at Skewen in 1559, was one of the most learned lawyers w his aoe- When at the South Wales Bar, he won many legal triumphs which are well remembered by the fraternity. But his talent expanded when he came to London to take his place as President 01 the courts mentioned above. Only the other day, at Neath, the Prime Minister. paid a very fine tribute to the work Sir Samuel had done m the Prize Court, istat- ing that his decisions would be regarded I in time to come as a solid contribution to international law. Sir S. T. Evans was taken ill while sit- ting in the Prize Court about a fortnight j ago. Owing to the sudden seizure the court was adjourned, and Sir Samuel later was taken home, an operation being performed the same night. SPECIAL MEMOIR. I Sir Samuel Thomas Evans was born at Skewen, near Neath, in May, 1859. He was the only son of Mr. John Evans. In his youthful days he was educated at Swansea. When one of the guests of the Sw-ansea Chamber of Commerce at the 1908 banquet, giving some memories of his youth, he said he had known Swan- sea since 1863. A lad of four at the time he was brought down by his father and mother, "either in short trousers or long petticoats," as he eaid to witness the re- joicings on the occasion of the marriage of King Edward. In 1872 he was sent to a school at the top of Watler-road, "and a very good school although it was kept by a clergyman." After gradu- ation at this junior school, he entered the Swansea Grammar School, where among his com- panions were some of the be;t known men in public life to-day. From the Swanwa Grammar School he went to the University College of Wales at Aber- ystwyth, and took s degree at the Lon- don University. His college days over he made up his mind to enter the legal profession. lIe was articled with the late Mr. Robert Scale, of Neath, who acted as Under Sher- iff for many years, and carried on an ex- tentsive business. Sir Samuel was ad- mitted a solicitor in 1883. His mind had turned to the law even from his youngest days. Talking over the old times with a Swansea friend,' he re- called asking the headmaster of his school on one occasion for a holiday. It is a remarkable instance of the boy showing signs of the man that Sir Samuel was eager to obtain this holiday in order to attted a murder trial against a French- man at the Swansea Guildhall. Some time after he had obtained his articles he joined in practice with Mr. H. P. Charles at Neath, a fact to which Mr. Aid. Charles referred with evident pride when the Premier visited Neath. in Swansea at that time there was a very thriving debating society. It was attended by men who afterwards became fttmous--AI)el Thomas, Sir David Bryn- mor Jones and his brothers, including the much lamented Viriamu, Mr. Hartland, Sidney Davies, and other well known members of the legal and commercial professions. Sir Samuel took his part in these debates; and he was also a vocalist who frequently contributed to local pro- grammes. Those who can remember Sir Samuel Evans in his earlier years as a practising solicitor and an active public speaker, ¡ even before he won the MiJ-Glamorgon Parliamentary seat as a Liberal and a Welsh Nationalist, always associate with the doings of those days recollection of S.T." as a breezy, buoyant, outspoken local leader who identified himself with every progressive movement—a successful lawyer, a fiuent and effective speaker, an out-and-out Nonconformist, a precentor I at the chapel at which he and his father I attended as Welsh Congregationalists, a leading spirit at the Gymanfa Ganu, and all that was typical of a Cymro o waed coch cyfan." When Mr. Gladstone wae at Swansea, Mr. Sam Evans was simply in the great throng, cheering and singing like others, and he retained his love o music to the end.. Sir Samuel Evans quickly made way in his profession. He showed himself to be of the soundest of lawyers, with the re sult that his practice speedily grew. He ¡ became well known as a courageous poli- tician, and on the death of Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, of Margam, at that time Father of the House of Commons," he was elected unopposed to the vacancy in Mid- Glamorgan in February, 1890. When dealing with his political career, we may state that on three occasions he was op- posed in Mid-Glamorgan, viz., in 1S92, 1896, and 1900, his majorities being 4,216, 2,677, and 4,783 respectively. He was re- turned unopposed in 1906, in 1907, when appointed Recorder of Swansea after the death of Mr. Bowen Rowlands, and again in 1908, when he became Solicitor-General in succession to Sir William Robson. The Recordership, however, was not a means of profit to Sir Samuel. As he once laughingly said, during the time he held it all the money lie earned was swallowed up in the costs of the bye- elections. Sir Samuel wae no complacent membe* of Pa riiampnt! He was of the nk?w. a rebel, and his intense Nationalist fervour got him into all manner of trouble with the superior people, who thought a Welshman was made to be sat on. He came into pro- minence immediately, forming ope of the famous party of which he, the Prime Minister and Lord Rhondda were out- ?spoken and lively members. He clashed with Mr. Gladstone on one or two occa- sions, and, indeed, he shared with Mr. Lloyd George that political courage which does everything for a great cause. He was called to the Bar in 1891 at the Middle Temple, joining the South Wales Cir- cuit. To complete our record of his legal history ,we might here eay that in Is he took silk, the last of Q.C.'6 appointed i by the late Queen Victoria. Those-who watched his political and professional career in those days were amazed at the vitality and the readiness of the man. He entered the House cf Commons .straight the E-oyal Courts of Justice, • A I picked up the thread of the debate from I mends and neighbours, and then plunged into a wordy warfare with as mucii assur- ance as if he had been there the whole 01 I the time, and know at tirst iiand the points that had heen made by his pre- decessors in the debate, and which he pro- ceeded unceremoniously to criticise aud I perchance demolish. In the debates on Wei?h Dis?tablshment and Disen- dowment which too.; piace while he was! in the House L)i-: lie did hne j service. He Iva's regarded at one time j t as well in the running ior the ieaoersmp of the Welsh Party, it not of the LiLK-i-ai Party as a whole. However, he decided to retire Horn politics to the law, and 1 indeed it may be said that great as was his career in the Commons, his mind was best htted for the professional work which brought him to the top of his rank. When he joined the South Wales Circuit he came to the front with a bound, and he soon got all the practice even a man of h?s ability oi mind could cover. A history of his cases in the I Criminal and Civil Courts would be a history of the South WTales Har-he was in the Iúo Tmto case with a con- stellation oi legal luminaries who have tinoe become famous, Mr. Lidon Bankes, Mr. Bigham (now Lord Mersey) and Mr. ¡ Bray—but his practice overleapt the South Wales Circuit, and he became as familial in the London Courts as in the Welsh Courts. It was said of him at one time that his was "an-,ilert lectuality who made one of the most formidable debaters in the House, an I opponent who Mr. Chamberlain was com- peiied to look upon as a toeman v.orthv of his steel." It may also be said that that reputation was upheld in many legal cases which have become landmarks in the story of the South Wales Bar. Fre- quently he would bo W two complicated cases running simultaneously at the Swansea Assizes, and he would go from one court to the other picking up the threads in an amazing fashion. As we have said, in 1U08 he was ap- pointed Solicitor-General. That higti office had only been held on two other oc- casions by Welshmen: In 1687 it was held by William Williams who, irom his name could be no other than Welsh; and earlier 1"1 ill, in the reigns of Edward V., Richard 111., and Henry VII., one Morgan, of Kidwelly, occupied the position. He was appointed President of the Probate and Admiralty Courts in 1910, fciiccoeding Sir Gorell Barnes. After the outbreak of the war he was appointed President of tb* Prize Court. Sir Samuel was o Freeman of the County Borough of Swcarea, and of the Borough of Neatii-; an Hon. LL.D. of the University of Wales, a Bencher and a Trustee of the Middle Temple, and a J.P. for Glamorgan. He was twice married, firstly to Rachel (who died in 1889), eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Thomas, of Skewen; and secondly, in lf05, to Blanche, young- est daughter of the late Mr. Charles Rule, Cincinnati, U.S.A. He has one eon and one daughter. This memoir has run to such a length that it is only possible to refer briefly to the charm of his personality. When after taking silk and becoming a leading hght" in the legal profession, he came down to 'eath to purchase the property in which his father bad corned on busi- ness as a grocer in the days of S.T .6 childhood and youth, he gave further proof of his intense interest in the neigh- bourhood and his deep affection for the place of his birth, and it is well known that old friendships formed when he was a boy and a youth were kept up With what may be called ordinary people" in the district after he had become Presi- dent of the Divorce Court. He was intensely human. A journalist on one occasion visited him at his resi- dence in London for an interview, and afterwards related to a colleague how I simple and unaffected was the reception 'I accorded him. A child came into the room, and, after some quiet play had II been indulged in. Sir Samuel Evans, with a laughing Excuse me, won't you—we must have a bit of fun," went down cn hands and knees, and taking the Jittle one on his back, romped round the room "n the game of little horses," and ilie-i the interview was resumed. What a man of contrasts! Next day he was sitting as chief judge of th p Di vor.e. A diiii and Probate Court, with leading counsel appearing before him. Sir Samuel rose from humble beginnings. lit- adorned his profession. His decisions in the i)riz,: Court have made history. Wales will mourn him profoundly.

THE FUNERAL. I In strict observance of the expressed wishes of Sir Samuel Evans, the obsequies attending the funeral at Skewen on Wed- nesday afternoon were of the simplest character. The final arrangements were in charge of Sir Samuel's friend and colleague, Mr. W. P. Nicholas, clerk to the Carmarthenshire County Council, whose instructions were carried out. Leaving the railway station for the I Welsh Congregational Church, the cortege passed through ari avenue of sympathisers ¡ and tokens of the deepest respect and reverence were marked along the line of route. The deacons of the church acted as bearers, and the pastor (Rev. J. Evans Jones) conducted the service. After a short prayer in English, and reading of Scripture, the congregation sang Ymado wnaf a'r babell," to the tune of .Maesg:t whien. was composed by Sir Samuel. As the body was carried from the church—the church where Sir Samuel had his early administrations, and the ehurch of which he afte:r ward ti *It, caiue a deacon, trustee, and a lifelong member— the Dead March" in Saul" was played on the organ by the organist, Mr. John Davies, Jersey Marine. The procession arrived at Tabernacle promptly at 3.0 to the 6trains of the music played on the organ by Mr. John Davies. The coffin was brought in and placed on a table in front of the pulpit. When the mourners and congregation had been seated, the Rev. J. Evans Jones opened the service with an appropriate prayer, in the course of which he referred to a great life inspired by the highest spirits of righteousness, which had been brought to a close. Deceased had been endowed with wonderful talents, and these he had utilised in the services of his countrymen. He felt sure that the sympathy of all would go out to the widow and relatives. The hymn Days nd moments quickly flying, Blend the living with the dead; to the tune of St. Sylvester," was then sung very feelingly. Dr. Morgan (Pontar- dulais) followed with a portion of Scrip- ture. There was no address by the pastor, but he called upon Mr. John Lovering, the oldest deacon, and a life-long friend of the departed, to say met a few words. The chief mourners were:— First carriage: Lady Evane. Miss Gwen Evans, Lieut. de Pinto, Sir John Bland I Sutton and Lady Bland Sutton. Second carriage: Mr. Edward Powell (solicitor, brother-in-law). Sir George Frampton, Mr. Vesev Knox. and Mr. J. W. Nicholas (clerk of the peace for Carmarthenshire). Third carriage: Mrs. Wrench, Mr. Horace Daniell and the Hon. Mrs- Daniell, and the Hon. Elaine Jenkins. Fourth carriage: Sir John Milsom Rees and Lady Rees, Messrs. D. Davies (Pem- brokeshire), A. Davies (Blaengarw), Samuel Davies (Cardiff), cousins. In addition to the mourners, the follow- ing attended: Dr. S. Cromwell Jones (Merthyr), Judge ITIII-Kclly, Mr. Ray- mond Allen, Mr. W. D. Nicholas, Mr. J. I G. Lewis. Among those who travelled down trom London were Mr. Towvn Jones. M.P. Irepres.el1;1g Wekh Congregational Union). Mr. IIugh Edward?. M.P.. Mr. Lleweh-n Wiliv-ms. }I.P.. Mr. J. Hinds: it M P., Mr. 1. J. "llh.ms. ;h1.V „ [ His Honour Judge Lloyd Morgan. K.C., adjourned the sitting of the Neath County Court in order to attend the funerel, and he vas accompanied by the Befc-isUur (Mr. H. P. Charles). Among those present were Lord Pom y- pridd, the Mayor of Neath (Alder- man Hopkin Morgan, J.P.), Meltis. Lvans Bevun, J.P., À. E. Samuel (Wu- .-e brother married Sir S. T. Evans sistei j, A. C. Curtis (town clerk), A. H. Thoimss, I.P., A. J. Phillips, J.P. (Newport), the Rev. Penar Griffiths, Mr. John Evans (solicitor, Aberystwyth), Mr. MOMS Thomas (Aberavcn), Dr. Samud (Skewen), Dr. Jones (Skewen), Rev Lewis (Skewen), Rev. W. Salmon (Xtor- riston), Mr. W. P. Jenkins (Skewen;, Messrs. Jos. Ckment (Skewen), Edjvaru Thomas (Birehgrave), S. Lovering (Car- diff), L. J. Kempthorne (Neath), J. E. Moore-Gwyn, J.P. (Neath), E. M. Mor- gan, J. C. Rees (Neath), L. M. Thomos (Aberavon), Rev. D. Lloyd Morgan (Pon- tarduiais), Rev. J. L. Thomas (Abfer- gwyn), Rev. Mardy Rees, Mr. M. G. Roberts (Britonferry), Dr. D. Ll. Daviet, Dr. Lewis (Neath), Messrs. L. J. Roberto^, (Inspector of Schools, Swansea) D. Daniel, C.C. (Crynant), Jestyn Jeffreys (solicitor). W. Leyson (solicitor), W. Prosser, J.P. tSeven Sisters), Evan Wil- liams (Seven Sisters), Dd. Morgan (post- master, Seven Sisters), L. M. Richards (barrister), Aid: J. a. Smith (Mayor of Aberavoni, his Honour Judge Deiiham Benson, Aid. Wm. Llewellyn, J.P. (Ogmore), Aid. D. Davies, J.P. (Neath), the members and officials of the Neath Town Council, Mr. W. Burrows Trick, O.B.E., JP. (chairman Neath District Council), D. E. Jones (clerk to the Mar- sam District Council). Mr. Alf. Samuel (G.P.O., Swansea), Mr. Lemuel Jones, J.P. (Aberavon), Mr G. D. Trick (Neath), Capt. Walter E. Rees. J.P. (Neath), Mr. J. Walter Jones (Neath), Mr. J. Thomas, J.P. (Pontrhyayfen), Mr. Levi James (chairman Neath Guardians), Mr. Llewelyn Howell, J.P. (Aberdulais), Mr. D. J. Rees (Aberavon), the Rev. J. D. James (Cadoxton), Capt. James Preston 'chairman of the Margam Council), Wm. Lewis (Margam), J. Dyer Lewis (H.M. Inspector of Mines), John John, J.P. (Lonlas) Charles Jones, J.P. (Aberavon), h. A. Burgess (Aberavon), D. M. Davies (Neath), Meth Jones, D. Beynon (miners' agent, Masteg), J. Maddocks and Morgan Hughes (representing the Pontycymmer Liberal Association), E. Evans Bevan, J.P. (Neath), W. P. Nicholas (Ponty- pridd), L. J. Roberts, M.A., 11.M.I. vSwansea), Aid. Jordan, J.P. (Llansam- let), T. Bevan, Aid. T. M. Griffiths, the Revs. J. Crosby Roberts, D.D. (Cardiff), Gwyn Thomae, Henry Hughes, Thomas Powell, B. T. Jones (Neath), R. O. Evans (Siloh, Neath), J. Edwards (Zoar, Neath), A. Evans (Glyn-Neath), D. Williams and T. C. Lewis (Skewen), Thomas Morgan (Skewen), T. Hughe.s (Britonferry), W, J. Rees (Alltwen), J. Beynon, C.M. (Skewen), Gwernogle Evans (Neath), E. D. Evans (Port Talbot), W. H. Jones (Taibach), J. C. Beynon and J. M. Jones (curates, Skewen Church), Edward Parry (Aberdulais). The route from Tabernacle to the churchyard was again lined with sympa- thisers, amongst them being many who had covered many miles for the occasion. The churchyard was one mass of people, especially from the main entrance to the church. The vault is situate at the foot of an embankment, and many of the spec- tators had fixed themselves in the most commanding positions some time prior to the arrival of the procession. In accord- ance with the w-islies of the deceased, the service here again was short and simple, but impressive in the extreme. The Rev. J Evans Jones read the committal service, whilst the Rev. D. Morris (Vicar) gave out another favourite hymn of deceased's, 0 Fryniau Caersalem ceir gweled." On the plain qak coffin were two simpia floral tributes from the family composed of white chrysthemums and carnations. Supt. Ben Evans (of the county police). and Chief Constaole Wm. Higgin., iNeath), had charge of the police arrange- ments.

TRIBUTE TO SIR S. T. EVANS On the motion of the Mayor of Swansea (Aid. Den Jones), it was decided to send a telegram of sympathy to Lady Evans. Sir S. T Evans ws well-known to every member of the Council and a man of whom Swansea could be proud. They were very sorry 6uch a brilliant life had been so suddenly cut off. It was decided to send the telegram immediately to the chapel at Skewen, where the service was being held.—Aid. Dan Jones seconded the vote of condolence, which was passed in the usual respectful manner. Presiding over the Neath Bench of magistrates on Monday, the Mayor (Aid. Hopkin Morgan, C.B.E., J.P.), made sym- pathet ic reference to the death of Sir Samuel Evans. lie was, the Mayor said, a former member of the Neath Town Council, and a freeman of the borough; and his rapid rise to a position of emi- nence in the legal services of his country' made them all proud of the fact that be was a native 01 the neighbourhood. His death, coming as it did when he occupied a position of great trust and importance in the history of the country, was deeply regretted. The many tokens of respecto paid to his memory, from the King to the humblest patriot, showed how extremely valuable his services were to the country. He (the Mayor) proposed that a vote of condolence be sent to Lady Evans and members of the family. Seconding, Mr. John Rees said the life of Sir Samuel Evans should stimulate the rising generation. S. T. had risen from a humble position to the lofty heights of fame; and with the present educational advantages any poor lad had the same opportunity The resolution was carried in silence.

A CWMAVON BUSINESS. Before His Honour Judge Lloyd Mor- gan, K.C., ataberavoii, on Tuesday, Syd- ney Ernest Clutterbuck, of Clarke. Dovey and Co., Cardiff, claimed an injunction against Walter James Richards, Cwm- avon, and Wm. Henry Griffiths, George- street, Port Talbot.—Mr. Moces Thomas represented plaintiff, and Mr. E. G.. Davies defended.—The particulars of claim showed that Wm. Richards, of High-street, Cwmavon, a grocer, died on June 4th, 1914, and under his will his business, etc., war, bequeathed to his three sons—W. James Richards, Sydney Gar- field Richards, and Brynmor Richards (then a minor). The business was carried on by the three brothers until June 17th last, when a deed of assignment was made in favour of the plaintiff and for the benefit of creditors. His Honour granted the injunction, and referred the question of damages to the Registrar.

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