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Ton-Pentre Police Court
Ton-Pentre Police Court First Court. Monday, Feb. 23.—Before the Stipen- diary (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomasj. A ROGUE AND VAGABOND. I Martha Ada Williams and Thos. Davies were charged with improper conduct at Pontypridd on Saturday night, the 20th inst. Davies. a labourer, residing at, Llan- bradach, was given a good character by the Llanbradach police. P.S. Thomas proved that at the Quar- ter Sessions held at Cardiff in July last the woman was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment as a rogue and vagabond. Defendant was now adjudged by the Stipendiary to be a rogue and vagabond. and was sent down for two months (hard labour). In view of his previous good character, the male defendant was fined 40s., or one month. WELL KNOWN IN VALLEYS. Mary Jane Goodwin appeared in the dock, charged with a similar offence at Pontypridd the previous Saturday night. P.S. Thomas said defendant was well known in the Valleys, and had previous convictions against her. She was also adjudged a rogue and -vagabond, and was sent down for two I months. IN AND OUT. I Afaria Ridley. when similarly charged, said: "I am dying in gaol; they want to kill me. Defendant had only come out of prison a fortnight previously, and was now sent back again for a month. FURTHER ADJOURNED. I The notorious Emma Retallick, whose record now exceeds 200 police court ap- pearances. was again remanded for fur- ther consideration of her case. ALLEGED OVERCOAT THEFT. I W m. Thomas, repairer, employed, at the Tydraw Colliery, and lodging at Evans' Lodging-house, Ystrad, was charged with the alleged theft of an overcoat, the pro- perty of Wm. Davies, a Treherbert farmer. Defendant, it appears, was accused of taking it from the Stuart Hotel. Tre- orchy, on the 11th inst. This was. how- ever, denied, defendant stating that a light coat he was seen carrying was his own. At this point the Stipendiary instructed a constable to accompany him (defen- dant) to his lodgings and bring the coat back. When the case was resumed, witness produced a coat, which he said was dis- similar to the one he was seen carrying on his arm. Two previous convictions were recorded against defendant, who pleaded he had a clear record for three years. His Worship found defendant guilty, and remanded him in custody for the coat to be discovered. SERGEANT'S TROUSERS TORN. David Evans. Gilfach Goch, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting the police on the previous day. About mid-day, P.O. Sawkins said he had occasion to speak to him regarding his conduct. When requested to give his lianie and address, defendant refused, and struck him several times on the side of the face. P.S. Howe, who went to wit- ness' assistance, had his trousers torn in the struggle. At the station, defendant also truck P.S. Roberts in the face. It was said defendant's black eye was inflicted earlier in the evening. Defendant, who had 12 previous con- Tictions, pleaded he had been a teetotaller up to the Saturday previous. For the assault upon the constable he was ordered to pay jE2, and for the aosault upon the sergeant t2 10s., or one month. Second Court. I Before Messrs. J. D. Williams and W. T. Jones. THEFT OF NEWSPAPERS. Owen Owens, a youth, of Pentre, was charged with stealing a parcel of South Wales Echos" from the Taff Vale Rail- way Station at Ystrad. Evidence to the effect that repeated thefts of newspaper parcels had taken place was given by Detective-Inspector Wilson, of the Railway Company, and defendant was ordered to receive six strokes of the birch, the Chairman in- forming him that next time he would be sent to prison. Lewis Williams, another Pentre news- boy, was also charged with stealing a newspaper parcel, and was bound over and placed on probation for twelve months, and ordered to pay the costs. WOMAN'S THEFT. I Caroline Pi- Iteliarcl, a married woman, I was charged with the theft oT a pair of boots, value Is. 11-Jd., from the shop of Cash and Co., Tonypandy. Evidence was given that the boots were taken from a hook outside the shop. Defendant was also charged with the theft of a pair of boots from the premises of Dunn and Co.. at Tonypandy. P.C. David Thomas said he saw the defendant take a pair of boots from a hook outside Cash and Co. Defendant said she remembered paying for one pair of boots. I She was fined 10s. on each charge. Third Court. Before Mr. T. P. Jenkins (in the chair) and Alderman E. H. Davies. TO SHOW CAUSE, ETC. Timothy Chick (22), collier. Pentre, was summoned by Olgar Lewis to show cause, etc. Complainant said she had been keeping company with the defendant for five years, and on the 23rd November a female child was born. Defendant had been to see the child, and had paid the expenses of the birth. He had also asked the parents of complainant for time to marry her, but had not fixed any date. Evidence was given by Edith Farr, who had known the couple for some time, and Harriet Candy, sister of the complainant, said she had seen the defendant hand 10s. to the complainant. The Chairman: Do you think he will be honourable enough to carry out his promise ? Witness: That is hard to say. Another witness, named Elizabeth Gwen Jones, said she had seen the defendant with the child in his hands, and she thought that was proof enough (laughter). The Chairman: Is the baby likqprhim ? Witness: I don't know; he said it was the best baby in the world (laughter). An order for the payment of 4s. a week for 16 years was made. TREALA W COUPLE'S TROUBLES. Jeremiah Caine, who did not appear, I was summoned by his wife, Nora Caine, for persistent cruelty. The parties, who live at Trealaw, were married on the'1st October. 1901. and there are seven chil- dren by the marriage. Complainant raised a veil from over her face and exposed a discoloured eye and a cut on the cheek, which, she alleged, he inflicted on the 7th October last year. He had beat her several times, and on one occasion she had to have several stitches placed in her head. At that time she took out a summons for assault, but withdrew it. The Chairman: How has he behaved prior to th^sQ^ assaults ? Complainant: He has behaved like this for twelve years. She also said if he became cross about anything, he seemed to have a desire for revenge. She had tried to study his ways to try and please him, but had failed. The Chairman That is a difficult thing to do. Questioned as to previous assaults, com- plainant said a year last September he fractured three of her ribs, but after- wards expressed great surprise over the occurrence and said, "I must have been mad." A maintenance order of 17s. 6d. a week, with custody of the children, was granted. I BAILIFF'S NARROW ESCAPE. HATCHET. HAMMER, AND BOILING WATER. Thrilling and sensational was the story narrated to the Bench by Thomas Henry Weeks, a certificated bailiff, residing at 45, Dyfodwg Street, Treorchy, when Margaret Roberts, an elderly woman, was charged with assault. The implements, and the manner in which they were used, suggested the raid upon a gang of desperadoes who resorted to anything within arm's reach in their last effort. The story, as told by Mr. Weeks, was that on the 7th inst. he visited defen- dant's house, upon which he had levied a distress for rent. When We entered, he found some of the marked items had been removed. To secure the rest of the furni- ture ho went and hired a horse and cart. When lie returned he made an attempt to remove a table, when defendant raised a hatchet (which she had in her hands) above her head, and attempted to bring it down upon him. Witness evaded the blow and entered another room, in which defendant kept him locked up for a while. He. however, got out by breaking the lock. Defendant next got hold of a coal hammer, and aimed it across the room at him. Knowing he had disturbed a hornet's nest. and was in an extremely dangerous situation, witness sent for the police.- Prior to the arrival of a con- stable, witness was engaged in a hard struggle with defendant for the posses- sion of a kettle full of boiling water, which she had tried to throw over him. In the struggle, some of the water was upset over his legs. Defendant s final effort to complete the assault was when the constable arrived. He held her aside, and as Mr. Weeks passed she hit him on the chest with her fist. Defendant alleged that the complainant had kicked her. Evidence was given by P.O. Leyshon, who said that when he arrived she made use of abusive language. The Chairman (scrutinising a sample of the language): Oil. she does not want enough sending the police to and willing to go herself (laughter). A fine of 20s. was imposed. I SAD CLYDACH VALE CASE. I ¡ MAGISTERIAL SYMPATHY. I I What the Chairman described as one of the saddest cases ho had had before him for a long time was heard when Blodwen Jones. looking pale and worried, and carrying a baby, was summoned for stealing a watch and chain, value £ 2, the property of John Rees, Morton Terrace. Clydach Vale. Jano Rees, wife of the owner of the watch, residing in the same street, seemed to encourage the depressed defendant and com forted her through the case. Witness said that at 9 a.m. on the 10th inst. she saw her husband's watch in the kitchen, and at mid-day missed it. Evidence of a visit to the house by the defendant at 11 a.m. on the date men- tioned was given by Sarah Ann Rees, and an excuse was given to go into tho kitchen, where she remained for some time. When seen by P.C. Thomas defendant said: "I know nothing about it," but ?lou, b t subsequently went upstairs and brought the watch and chain down. At Tony- pandy Police Station she said: "I took it, but thought to take it back." i t The Chairman Whose baby is that? Defendant: My own. Who is the father?—He has gone away now. Have you ever taken proceedings for the maintenance of the child?—No. Would you like assistance to find the father and make him pay?—Yes, sir. P. C. Thomas (recalled) said he did not know how they existed. The Chairman: It was a deliberate I theft, and was probably prompted by poverty. In binding over the defendant in the sum of £;3 for twelve months, the Chair- man advised her to regard Mr. Llewellyn (Court missionary) as a friend, and give him all information she could, and an attempt would be made to find the father. ALTERED COAL TRAM MARKS. I John Watts, collier, residing at Ceme- tery Road. Treorchy, and employed at the Abergorchy Colliery, was summoned by his employers. Messrs. Burnyeat, Brown and Co., for attempting to obtain 2s. 4d. fraudulently by changing the number on another collier's tram. Mr. W. G. Spickernell, Tonypandy, appeared for the Company, and defendant was re- presented by Mr. T. Millward. On Wednesday, January 20th, a shot was fired in defendant's working place, bringing down a large quantity of rub- bish. Defendant was engaged the follow- ing day in clearing the top hole, and he could not have filled a tram of coal. The tram of coal in question belonged to Robert Henry Coles, and Thomas Henry Wilford. a weigher at the Abergorchy Colliery, proved he weighed the tram, which bore the mark 606-4, which was then, of course, in defendant's number would have been his fifteenth tram. A second charge was preferred against defendant, in respect of which Mr. Spickernell, appearing for the Company, said it was a glaring one. Defendant rubbed out the number on the side of a tram, but forgot to rub out the number on the front, which showed that the tram belonged to John Bennett. When called. Bennett said that on Friday, the 30th ult., he filled three trams of coal, the last of which was in dispute. He was summoned back to a heading, where lie identified the tram by a parti- cular lump of coal which he and another man put on the tram. Defendant was called back, and after being questioned by the manager, said he would prefer giving the tram of coal to Bennett than mako a bother. Mr. Millward made a strong appeal for the defendant, pointing out that he had an unblemished character, in support of which he put in testimonials from Dr. Tribe and others. Defendant did not wish to conceal his guilt, but desired to express great regret and plead for leniencv. He thought it was a case in which mercy should temper with justice. It was proved by the fact that defendant did not rub out the front number on the tram he was not skilled in it. The Chairman remarkeed upon the mean. despicable character of defendant's action, and said they had been induced by admission, the testimonials, and the strong appeal by Mr. Millward to deal leniently with him. A fine of £ 4 in each case was Imposed. i e ac h case was im
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Llwynypia.
Llwynypia. A successful entertainment was held at Salem (W.C.) Chapel on Wednesday even- ing, the 18th inst., under the presidency of Mr. Phillip Llewellyn, L.T.S.C. The duties of accompanist were carried out by Mr. Ben Davies, the adjudicators being Messrs. N. Walters and J. Hammond. The programmo included —Pianoforte solo. Miss Nellie Hughes; solo, Miss Edith Lewis; recitation, Miss Olwen Phil- lips pianoforte solo, Mr. Ben Davies; solo. Mr. Ivor Davies euphonium solo, Mr. J. Brown; solo, Miss Eunice James; dialogue, Misses M. and S. Owen, and Master Ardwyn James; girls' solo com- petition. Miss Eunice James; pianoforte solo. Miss Marjorie Thomas; competition in Welsh reading, Master Ardwyn James; solo. Miss Gwyneth Granville; impromptu speech competition, Master Griffin Ham- mond.
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Queen Flora's Garden Party.
Queen Flora's Garden Party. The Welsh Wesleyans of Williamstown held their seventh annual juvenile con- certs at the Judge's Hall last Thursday and Saturday, under the leadership of Mr. Evan Rowland Jones, A.C., and the accompaniment of Miss E. J. Manuel. B.Sc. The attendance on Thursday and Saturday showed well the growing popu- larity of these concerts. The chair was tak('? on Thursday night hy Mrs. W. P. Nicholas, and on Saturday night by Dr. C. J. Weichert. The programme was replete with interesting and entertaining items. The "Maypole" and Roger de Coverley" dances were- exceptionally and brightly rendered. We have seen many interpretations of the Maypole dance, but in variety of evolutions and accuracy in intricate manipulations we must give the performances at these conceits the very highest mark. It was very fine. For comic features, Master Ivor Roberts and Miss Rachel Evans, as Punch" and Judy," were irresistibly effective. "Kitty." too, by Miss Olwen Jenkins was deservedly recalled, while Miss Minnie Owen as "Flora." and all the minor characters were very proportionate to the high standard of these performances. A feature worthy of note also was the fine vocalisation of the boys. The production of the fine quality of tone by the boys proved the expert voice trainer in Mr. Evan Rowland Jones. A young lad of great promise gave a solo in one of the intervals. The chorus singing throughout was of the best quality, and the plat- form arrangements worked very smoothly and without any hitch. Those who assisted Mr. Jones and Miss Manuel also did their allotted tasks without undue thrusting of themselves into the entire organisation of the cantata. The performances will rank high among the many we are. privi- leged to hear in this district.
IPentre Assault-at-Arms.
I Pentre Assault-at-Arms. There was a crowded attendance at an assault-at-arms held at the Drill Hall, Pentre, on Saturday night, the 21st inst.. in aid of the Treorchy Roman Catholic Church building fund. The event was organised by Father Crowley, Cardiff, assisted by Jim Driscoll, the feather- weight champion boxer. Some excellent exhibition bouts were given by a galaxy of Welsh champions, including Driscoll and Joe JoliVis, Percy Jones (fly-weight champion) and Tim O'Leary, Pontypridd; Eddie Morgan, Merthyr; Manny Cham- berlain, Gelli; Fred Delaney, Tom Jen- kins, Pentre and Harold Holmes. Aber- sychan. The famous little boxer, Jimmy Wilde, of Tylorstown, also put in an appearance, but he was unable to box owing to indis- position. There were six entries in the lOst. box- ing competition (amateur). three three- minute rounds, which provided some ex- citing bouts. In the first bout W. Bryant, Treherbert. retired in the third round. leaving Sam Rowlands the winner. T. M. Francis, Treherbert, was knocked out by Young Stanley, of Gelli, in the second round. W. Hughes, of Pentre, and Young Duncan, Treherbert, having drawn a bye. they boxed the three rounds with Eddie Morgan and Fred Delaney respec- tively. In the semi-final bout Rowlands defeated Hughes, and Francis had the verdict over Duncan. The final was fought at a hot pace, Rowlands having a decided advantage in weight over Francis. The latter, however, boxed gamely, and got in some stinging returns in the secQnd and third rounds. Rowlands got the ver- dict on points and the prize—a gold medal. Musical selections were contributed by the Tonypandy Hibernian Band.
"Elijah" by Treherbert Chapel…
"Elijah" by Treherbert Chapel Choir. A grand performance of the oratorio, "Elijah," was given by Carmel Chapel Choir, Treherbert. under the leadership of Mr. John Howells. The artistes were: Mr. Charles Tree (the famous "Elijah"); I Miss Eleanor Evans, R.A.M., soprano; Miss Kate Lewis, contralto Mr. Morgan J. Edwards, tenor; and Prof. J. T. Jones, L.R.A.M., organist. Mr. Howells, the conductor, and the choir are to be complimented upon their ability in pro- ducing such a difficult piece. Undoubtedly great patience must have been exercised in the preparatory rehearsals, and the reward came in the magnificent produc- tion. The singing of the choir reflects great credit upon the conductor, and although this is one of many books, it has undoubtedly eclipsed any previous per- formances. Mr. Charles Tree's ability impressed all those present, whilst the artistes mentioned above gave remarkably fino renderings. Miss Eleanor Evans' char ming voice was heard to1 advantage, and a great future is predicted for this young lady. Accompaniment was pro- I-l eiii?y. vided by Madame H. M. Henry.
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Children's Concerts.
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