The Rhondda Leader

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DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR EYES I The eyes are the moat delicate and wonderful organs ef the body. They must be treated with extreme care. I-#t me examine them for you. I will prescribe the proper glasses for your case. Come in as soon as you can. Sight Tested Free. ANSELL, Optician, AND SIGHT TESTING SPECIALIST, 17 De-Winton Street, TONYPANDY

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Ton-Pentre Police Court. Monday, Dec. 19th, before Alderman Enoch Davies (in the chair), Mellu. Dan Davies, D. C. Evans, J. D. Williams, and J. W. Richards. REDUCING LIGHTS: POCKETS TO UN REDUCED. POLICE WARNINGS STILL UNHEEDED. Again a number of defendants were summoned ior not reducing their light at the appointed time under the regulations now in force, and the Bench intimated that heavier fines would in future be imposed for offence* of the kind. Those fined included Phillip Rowlands, manager of Mid-Rhondda Co-operative -Society, FI. Margaret A. Morgan, bootmaker, Tony- pandy, 10.. David R. Davies, draper, Tonypandy, 20s. John Morris, grocer, Dunraven-streot, Treherbert, from evidence of the police had a light unshaded and did not draw his blind on Dec. 2nd, at y-lo p.m. Defendant asked why they had not complained before. The constable who reported the case re- plied that he had frequently warned iNIr. Morris, and told him tht he could not con- tinue to call upon him. Fined 10s. I SHOPPING AFTER HOURS. I Wm. John Williams, 109 Llewellyn-st., Pontygwaith, was summoned under the Shop Hours Act for selling salt at Gelli OIl the weekly half-holiday. Inspector Richd. Thwaites, who prosecuted for the Rhondda Urfban District Council, proved the sale by one of defendant's servants. A fine of £2 Tras inflicted. EXPENSIVE LEGAL CHEESE. I Thomas Morgan, grocer, Istrad, lor selling cheese alter hours on December 7th, did not offer any defence, and was fined 20s. FURNITURE DEALER » FORGETFULNESS. Thomas Roes, furniture maker, 41 DUll- raven-street, Tonypandy, was oharged with not having a register posted up in his skop of the names of his employees and their ages. There were, according to P.O. Price Evans, two men eligible for the Army. Mr. Charlell, manager for the defendant, said the list was put up within an hour of the police caution. A fino oï 15s. was ordered. ALIEIN COLLIER WORKING AT TREHERBERT. AMERICAN CITIZEN REMANDED. D. Enoch Roberts, an American citizen, Was charged with being an alipn and not Registering under- the Act. P.8. James, Treherbert, stated that the defendant had been working underground at Treherbert, and had been in this country three years. Mr. T. Millward, defending, asked the Sergeant if it was not a fact that defendant had been some time in this country before the war. The Sergeant: He has been here as I stated, to my knowledge, three years." Defendant said his papers were in London, and he was not aware that he had to register at Treherbert. P. Supt. T. Edwards informed the Bench that defendant, lie understood, wanted to return to America, and with that object went to Liverpool, but was detained by the police. Mr. Millward on behalf of defendant ex- pressed his regret for what had taken place, but assured their Worships that his client had acted quite in ignorance of the law. Alderman Enoch Davies, the presiding magistrate, said the man was intelligent and that was all the more reason he should have known the law. He believed ho was straight-forward enough, but still he had neglected to do his duty. The case was adjourned for 14 days to give Roberts time to register under the Act. LIGHT WEIGHTS PROSECUTION. I Charles Sheppard, greengrocer, Dinas, was summoned by Mr. H. Hill, inspector of weights and measures, for having ;n his possession a lib. weight of an old pattern, which had not been adjusted, and on exami- nation proved to be over half an ounce light. Mrs. Sheppard, who appeared for defendant, stated that there was nothing to sell in the shop only a few apples. Her fish range had been recently taken away. A penalty of 20s. was inflicted. Gwenllian Jones, keeping a general dealers stores at 38 Appletree-road, Porth, was summoned for a similar offence. Mr. Hill spoke to visiting the shop on Nov. 28th, where lie found a 71b. weight in de- fendant's possession unstamped and of an old and illegal pattern. It had not been sent for verification during the nine years witness had been in the district. Defen- dant pleaded that the weight was very seldom used. Fined 15s. and costs. RIDING ON TRAMCAR PLATFORMS. I WARNING TO PASSENGERS. I Howard Roberts, collier, Blaencwm, was summoned by the Rhondda Tramways Co. for obstruction on one of their cars. From the evidence of the conductress it appeared that the man was on the platform of the car of which she was in charge and refused to move off when requested. Mr. Ivor Parry, who prosecuted, in- structed by the Company, drew the magi- strates' attention to the practice of riding on the platforms of the cars, which was a very dangerous one, and by obstructing those in charge of cars serious consequences might result. At a recent inquest on a yonng lady who lost her life, the coroner strongly urged Mr. George E. Roddy, the traffie manager, to take action to prevent persons breaking the Company's bye-laws in this respect. Mr. David Thomas, pre- siding magistrate at Porth Police Court on Thursday last, also spoke of the danger to persons getting on and off when men were on the platform. Roberts was fined 10s. JUVENILE CRIME IN THE RHONDDA. | I BURGLARIES AT YSTRAD RHONDDA. The breaking and entering scare in the district caused by boys was again Ill evidence when Wm. Jones, Wm. Barry, j Fredk. Farr, George Collins, Harold Lewis, and Arthur Hooley were charged with I breaking into the lock-up shop of Mr. Daniel Miles, grocer, 1 strad Rhondda, on the morning of the 17th inst., and stealing a ham, tin of biscuits, a Xmas pudding, and two tins ot pears, total value of tl 16s. The youths broke the fanlight to effct an entrance. They were fined C2 eaell. P. Sergt. Joseph Evans had the case in hand, and it was due to his smartness the culprits were brought to book. W m. Jones, George Collins, and William Barrv were further charged with breaking into the premises of Franz Giovannie, Ystrad-road, and st0aling t2 worth of tobacco. In this instance entrance was fore-ed with a, mandrill. Defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined £ 2 each. The Bench held that the blame of these larcenies was entirely the fault of parents who allowed their children to rnn about the roads at all times of the night. In all instances the charge was reduced to larceny, in order that they might be summarily dealt with.

I Are ?u S?aMn? ??? ?, A'" M you '"?"?? ? ?wr< ?????-???- ?? y?w?cs ? ?§? THE SLIGH.TEST DEFECT in vision is sumcien? ? warran yon t,Lking advantage of our offer to examine IVr Ml lII|| I and report on the condition of your eyes without making ? nt any charge. And, remember, -,i;;ht is too valuable a sense 't V' I to run the risk of Impamng. You should not delay your '? ??L? ? IIT visit for a day. If your eyes are bothering you at all, or ? 1 ou even fancy there is something wrong with them, ask for our professional opinion. St OM meth.d. of SIGHT TESTING are based on Scientific Principles. ? ? Your eyes examined Free o' Charge. l I Note the Only EMRYS RICHARDS ch,,t« aH < I  TONYPANDY,  I (One minute from Tonypandy and Trealaw Station. f. JC1^ £ S, Tjr?St e ? '?A? A- ?., IRONMONGER, TREHERBERT LOCAL AGENT FOR THE "O" Cedar Mops & Polish. 3.36A

Independent Order of Rechabites. Presentation at Tonypandy. I At tire quarterly meeting of the Gobaith Tent, No. 1043, held at Bethania (C.M.) Vestry, on December 13th, a presentation of a fumed oak Emblem of the Order was made to Mr. Wm. Ifor Williams, Printer, Tonypandy. on his retirement from the office of Past Chief Ruler. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Wm. Richards, Sherwood, Llwynypia, in the unavoidable absence of I Mr. T. Ayton Jones, Chief Ruler. Mr. Richards in his opening remarks stated that lie had known the recipient for many years as one who bore an unblemished character, an active Avorker in the Reelia- bite movement, and fully deserved the highest praise for the valuable services ren- dered by him. Mr. John Hughes, check- weigher (chairman of the Llwynvpia Steam Coal Lodge), next expressed his delight and pleasure to bear testimony of Mr. Williams as an active Rechabito worker, and that as lie had known him s i nce they were playmates lie could unhesitatingly say that he was a staunch Rec-habite, and always preached the gospel of temperance in all circles lie associated himself with. Mr. J. A. Thomas, Deputy Ruler, also spoke in feeling terms. Mr. John Davies, secretary of the Gobaith Tent, then paid a worthy tribute to Mr. Williams's keenness in all matters appertaining to the welfare of the Tent, and who was most faithful to his duties not only during the time lie held office but for years previously, and hoped his absence would not be a long one. Mr. Williams briefly responded by expressing his gratefulness to both the officers and members of the Tent for the honour paid to him, which would always be a reminder of his pleasant association with them. He regretted to have to sever his connection eveR temporary with "Gohaith" Tent, and hoped to again return to con- tinue his activity in the cause of Reclia- bitism in Mid-Rhondda. It may be of interest to Mr. Williams's friends to know that for stytie considera ble time he has been engaged on munition work.

Tylorstown. I Mrs. Tudor, mother of Pte. J. Garfield Tudor, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, re- ported died from wounds in hospital in France, has now received notification from the War Office that it was her other son, Sergeant Gomer Tudor, of the South Wales Borderers, who died, and not Private J. Garfield Tudor as first stated. Sergeant Gomer Tudor resided at Tylorstown for some time, and afterwards removed to Ebbw Vale, where he enlisted in the South Wales Borderers at the commencement of the war. Three of his brothers are in the ministry—the Rev. T. Tudor, Ebhw- Vale, the Rev. J. Tudor, doing clerical work at the War Office, and the Rov. '11-. Tudor, America.

Rhondda Valley Probation and its Effects. We are informed by Mr. Gwilym Rowlands, Probation Officer, that 158 persons were placed on probation and under the supervision of one officer during 1915 of whom only 12 were unsuccessful cases. Employment and board was found for three persons; employment only for one probationer. Four cases were relieved from the Police Court Poor Box. Boy Scours were formed at Cwmparc at the Stipendiary's request. There are HOW 48 active members of Fudge's Own" Troop of Boy Scouts. "Energies running wild before have been diverted to useful channels. P.S. Fudge is the drill iu- structor. The Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, who spoke in Cardiff on The Spiritual Rela- turns between the Church and the State,' said he sometimes thought all prisons should be under the control of the Churdi, and he was perfectly certain all child criminals should be handed over to the Church. ? ? "1 Sir Robon Wallace stated recently at the London As one who has worked the Probation Act for all it is worth. I can say that it h^s saved several hundreds of offenders from becoming habitual criminals. Only two or three per cent. of the prisoners placed on probation in the past year were again convicted." "The result is far beyond anything ever dreamed of," he added. The objects of the Act Are: -(.i) To give an uplifting hand to the offender, and addi- tional eonditons may be inserted in the pro- bation order for prohibiting the offender from associating with thieves or other un- desirable persons, or from frequenting un- desirable plan (U) aosientiun from intoxi- cating liquor where the offence was drunkenness or aPt offence under the influence of drink; (e) generally for secur- ing that the offender should lead an honest and industrious life. The duties of probation officers are:— (a) To visit or receive reports from the persons under his supervision at such intervals as may be specified in the pro- bation order, or, subject thereto, as the pro- bation officer may think fit; (b) to see that the offender observes the conditions laid down by the court; (c) to report to the court as to his behaviour; (d) to advise, assist, and befriend them, and when neces- sary, to endeavour to find him suitable em- ployment. Reports have also to be sent each year to the Secretary of State respecting all persons under his supervision. Heavy fines are inflicted for breach of conditions of probation.

Pains ali Gone rfter 12 Months Torture. Mrs. G. Marshall, of 3 George-street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, sends a letter full of gratitude. She writes :—" Two weeks ago I sent for a trial box of Baker's Backache Pellets. After I had taken these I got a box from Boots'. They arc. truly wonderf ul. My pains are all gone after twelve months' torture. I shall recommend them to Till who suffer." Baker's Back- ache Pellets are a positive cure for Back- ache, Lumbago, Sciatica. Rheumatism. Gravel, Dizziness, and all Kidney Troitbles. Get a box to-day from your Chemist. Can now be obtained at all Chemists, Boots' 555 Branches, and Taylor's Drug Stores, Is. 3d. and 2s 9d. per box, or post tree, in plain wrapper, direct from Ba ker's Medicine Co., 1 Seutampton-row, London, W.C. Trial box free for two stamps. 334 2.

Cymdeithas Gymreig Canol Rhondda. Lines read at the opening meeting at I Bethania, Nov. 28tli. I Galwad i r Gad-Dros y I Gymreig. Dewcli! gwyr Canol Rhondda. 1, iticnrii undeb mae nerth," Dyrchafwn ein hen-iaith, niawrygwn ci gwerth; Iaith gnin ein cyn-dadau,—iaitli Eden yw lion, Siaradwn hi'n mhobman yn bur ac yn lion. Dewcli! gwyr Cau" Rhondda, cliwi arwyr mewn cad, M,qe,(.Ii buddugoliaethau ar dafod y wlad, Difrifddwys yw'r ornest, mae' n hen-iath 'n ei gwaed, Dewcli! rhuthrwch acli eymliorth i'w rhoi ar ei thraed. Dewcli! gw3ir Canol RhOltdda, arfogwch yn llll, Gwladgarwch eiriasol fo'n ennyn ein bri, Dadweiniwn gleddyfau, ymlidiwn o'n tir Y Dic-slion-Dafyddion, brad riaint ein cur. Dewcli! Gymry Cwm Rhondda, yn ol at eich iaith, I Duw, gyda'i ddeheufraich, a'i noddodd, heb graith Teyrngarwch a'i gesyd ar orsedd yn ben, A ify pob estronaeg o'n Cwm gyda sen. Llwynypia. J. TOWY THOMAS.

I I I I WILLIAM PATON, Dental Coqsultant, I HIGH STREET, FERNDALE, I I English and American Dentistry. PERFECT FIT I GUARANTEED I COPY OF TESTIMONIAL: 58 Bi-oaday, 20th, 1216. Dear Mr. Paton, D nf wrfting to tell you that I should not have bad teeth at all if it were t t I t TjJ.M) not for you, as I h&ve A dread of Dentists. So pitase allow me to congratu- i AAJi!!m!tt!iiy late you on the perfect fit and comfort you have triven ale. Yours (Signed) CHAS. H. BYFORD

Red Cross Hospital. I List of gifts and donations to the Hos- ) pital for week ending Dec. 19th, for which I the Commandant and wounded iioldiers are very grateful: TI_L" Donations: Dr. Jenkms; ui. xw JCIU- son Dr. Armstrong; Mrs. bwne • T. D. Lawrence; Mrs. J. D. W il hams; Mrs. J. T. Lewis; Mr. Ward; Miss, Evans, Pontrhondda; Mr. Rees Thomas, lein- graig; ?r Llovd, chemist Mrs. David Morgan; Mrs. Reas Evans; Penygraig Co- operative Socie*; Mr. Alfred ETans; Mi L Ladd; Mr. Williams, Thistle; Mr. J. O. Jones; Mrs. B. W. Richard?; Mr. H. E??i?; Mrs. Oakley; Mr. Obadiah Wil- liams; Mr. Isaac Williams; Mr. Farmer, Mr Isaa'c Protlieroe: Mr. Sidney Davies Jlr. W D. Walters: Mr. James Wilhams: Mr. Piper; Mr. Melville Davies; Mr. 1\1. Morgan, Penygraig; Miss Phillips; Mr. D. W. Jozies, Penygraig; Mr. Thus. E. M arris; Rev. D. 0. Jones; Rev. Simon; Air. White; Mr. D. Williams; Mrs. Bart-j lett Mrs. Noyle; Mr. T. R. Jones; Mr. G. Emanueli: Mr. Pic-ton Davies, Mr. J. I Evnon Williams; Mr. J. Phillips; Mr. atkins; MFS. Griffiths; Mrs. T. Felix Evans; Mr. J. Jenkins; Mr. Evan M. Evans. Chickens: J. W\ Ric, hard, s: Weichert: Airs. Evans, Welsh .Supply Mr. Fred. Thomas. Cheese: Mrs. J. David, Penygraig. Xmas Puddings: Mrs. Sam Davies; Mrs T. D. Davies: Mrs. J. T. Lewis; Mrs. Daries, Maesyffynon: Mrs. Williams. Fair- field | Mrs. R. Thomas, Brynderwen: Mrs. D. S. Thomas; Miss Armstrong, TroorkT Mrs. Spickernell. Aliiice Pjes: Mrs. Povey and Miss Jenkins Williams. Cigarettes Mr..T. Davies, chemist Airs J. T. Williams Mr. Jenkin William* Mrs. D. S. Thomas: Mr. Tom Jones. Eggs: Mn. J. T. Williams; Mrs. N icholas. Vegetables: Mrs. Hedley Clark. Jam Airs. Ivor Evans, Peaygraig. Chocolates Mrs. Richards, Peny?rni?: Mr. Ambragi?. Fruit: Me D. Powell! Mr. W atkins: Mrs. Ross; Mrs. Jones, Dairy; and Mrs. Cooke. S?e?ts: Mr. D. J. Ev:.M. l Co. Load of Coal: Uwynypia Coal Co. Bagatelle Table: Mr. H. T. Gnmtlis. 114 William Street, Ystrad.