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J -_u_- BRANDSR OF C L EVUM ALBERT' NOW PICOCSS. MEA l t A Learner Tie. |T1ST^«1 ninoctiuo Fines. GIGESIL/8 Plain Tie. B R M A H BlUe Tie. REGISTERED TRADE MARK. T Fo Full Particulars address- J. REYNOLDS AND CO., GLOUCESTER. "NO BETTER FOOD." DR. ANDREW WILSON, F.B.S.E., &e. F RY'S CONCENTRATED 350^Gold M^ALS ^QQQj^ N.B.- Just three words are necessary in order to obtain the right J I Cocoa, viz.: F PURE- CONCENTR,&.T ED. 11 DAISY DAISY CYCLES: .BpRT(||§p CYCLES: "D A I R Y" AYLIFFE & SONS, CYCLE WORKS, CARDIFF, MAKERS. DAISY CYCLES are the most popular maunts in Wales, and hold the best records for Path and Road, and must still lead the way. Their '99 Models are perfection. Write for '99 Catalogue. Sole Agent for Rhondda Valley and district: T. S. JUDD, PARK STREET, TREFOREST. 4514 THE CHIEF COMPETITIONS AT THE TONYPANDY cS EISTEDDFOD On EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 1899. Proceeds to the Mid-Ehondda Cottage Hospital and the Tonypandy and Trealaw Public Library. CONDUCTOR TOM JOHN, ESQ. LLWYNYPIA. Adjudicator of Chorals and Tianolorte Solos, W. G. McNAUGHT, Esq Mus. Doc., F.R.A.M. Adjudicator of Preliminarips and Finals in Solos, Duets, and Trios, IVOR FOSTER. Esq., Exhibitioner R.C M., Gold Medallist Adjudicator of Literary Competitions. Rev. B. D. JOHNS (Periander), Clydach Vale. Adjudicator of Brass and Drum & Fife Bands, J. ORD HUME, Esq., Pine Grove, Fleet, Hants. Accompanists, Messrs. D. LLOYD, Tonypandy, and J. LLEWELYN, Penygraig, Chief Choral Competition—" Be not Afraid (from Elijah). First Prizp, f60 & a GOLD CROWN Second Prize, £ 20. Minimum number of voices, 100 maximum, 150. Second Choral Competition—"Clychau" (Gtcilym Gv:tr.t). First prize, £ 20; second prize, f5. Minimum 50, maximum 70. Chief Male Voice Competition-" Nibt and Day (DaM). First Prize, 130; second prize, flO. Minimum 60, maximum SO. Second Male Voice Competition-" The Little Church" (Becktr). First prize, £ 20; second prize. JL5. Minimum 19, maximum 60. Ladies Cforal Competition-(a) 11 You stole my Love" (Macfarren); (b) II G zenith Gwyn" (D. Emlyn Evans), First prize, £ 12 second prize, JE3. Minimum 30, maximum 40. Juvenile Competition-" Cyss"'riad (TomP.Hce). For S.C. under 16 years; no Bass allowed. First prize, JE7 second prize, JE3. Minimum 30, maximum 50. Brass Band Contest (Section A)—" Verdi {Wright 4- Round). First prize, £ 16 second prize, 99; third prize, JE4 fourth prize. Y-9. Brass Band Contest (Section B)-" Gems of Modern Melody (Wright$Round). First prize, JEIO: second prize, 16 third prize. f3. Drum and Fife Band Contest—" 11 Trovatore" (Wright g- Bovnd). First Prize. £ 7 second, £ 3. Valuable extra prizes given to Conductors. Grand prizes for musical compositions, solos, duets, trios; violin, pianoforte, and other solos. Programmes, containing all information, post free for 2d. from the 4536 Secretary—G. EVANS, Eisteddfod Office, TONYPANDY. TOWN BALL, PONTYPRIDD. i\T 1?TCJT 17^ Fk TVT7V\ Pk Will be held at the above place J\ ill JtLJLo L mjjUUJ: PLr ON MONDAY, MAY sth, 1899. Adjudicators—Vocal and Instrumental: J. H. M. Harris, Esq., R.A.M., Cardiff Musical Composition: Mr. r. D. Edwards, Haydn Villa, Pontypridd; Essay: Rev. T. Manuel, Weslevan Minister, Penypraig, via Pontypridd; Poetry: Mr. T. Williams (Brynfab), Hendre Farm, Treforest; Prize Bags. & Mrs. Jones Powell and Miss Price, Pontypridd. Conductor: Rev. T. Jones, Pontypridd. Choral Competition—" 0 Dduw. rho i'm dy Hedd (God grant me thy Peace). T. D. Edwards, Pontypridd. Chairs to number not less than 40 voices. Prize, S5. Male Voice-" Cydgan y Morwyr" (Sailor's Chorus). Dr Parry. Not less than 20 in nuinbor. Prize, f2. Juvenile Choirs-" Bugail Israel" (D. Thomas, A.C., Hafod). To number not less than 25 voices. Any number of Tenors and Bus to assist. Prize, Ll 5g. Programmes, Id. by Post, 11d. Secretary Mr. E. 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MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above Council was lield at the Town Hall Chambers. Mountain A.-h, on Tuesday last, under the presidency of Mr John Powell, other members present being the vice-chairman (Rev J. F. Williams). Messrs Dr Rhys Morgan, David Rogers. T. Bo van, William Lewis, M. Morgan. T. Edmunds- William Phillips. Evan Jones. E. Morgan, Rees Price, James Davies, Evans. together with the Clerk (Mr H. P. Linton). deputy-clerk (Mr F. Slock)., and the Surveyor. NOT THEIR BUSINESS. Mr E. E. Lioyd wrote on behalf of the Great We item Railway Company drawing the atten- tion of the Council to the collection of refuse at Fx'r.vd Brcok, Mountain Ash, which in the case of a sadden flood would cause a stoppage at this spot. He begged to ak the Council to take steps to clear the bed. The Clerk pointed out that the Railway Company had no power to compel them to keep the brook in order. The Surveyor stated that the stoppages were caused by the Great Western Railway's culvert being improperly constructed. The Clerk was instructed to re. ply to this effect. HOW TO SPELL YNYSYBWL. A communication was received from the Ord- nance Survey Office, Bristol, stating that the Welsh place name Ynysybwl in accordance with their custom had been submitted before appearing on their revised Ordnance Survey Map. The Welsh scholar to whom this, with other place names, was submitted, stated that Ynyslr.vl should be the spelling of the name. Ia view of the foregoing they begged to ask that the Council kindly agree to this name appearing as Ynysbwl instead of Ynysybwl on the revised map of Glamorganshire. Dr Morgan said that it had been spelt with the three y's included for the last 200 years. Councillor David Rogers proposed that the name stand in its present form. Dr Morgan, in seconding, said that the name should bo retained on the ground that it had been used for such a length of time. The proposition was unanimously carried. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. InV accordance with the motion of Councillor M. Morgan, the clerk wa.s instructed to order the preparing of plans and estimntes for pri. vato improvements in Bassett Street, Cross- ways Street, and North Street. A "SHAMEFUL" PRACTICE. Referring to the diphtheria cases existing at Abercynon, which were submitted in their medical officer's report. Councillor J. F. Wil- liams said that these cases could be easily traced back to Aberdare. He thought it was the duty of the Council to investigate whether they had been allowed to remove from Aber- dare. Councillor William Evans stated that per- sons infected had gone from Abercynon to Aberdare to sec their relatives. Mr M. Morgan: We had better ascertain whether they removed without notifying, and prosecute them if such is the case. Dr Morgan: I notice that there arc deaths from puerperal fever; this is even more di- sastrous than diphtheria. It is a shame that mid-wives attending these cases are allowed to go from house to house without being stopped. Something should be done. It is fearful to think that the practice is allowed to be carried on wholesale in this colliery dis- trict. I have witnessed tiie eifect, and some cases I can never blot out of my rniad. Councillor J. F. Williams proposed that an investigation he' made. Councillor William Evans seconded, and said that an example ought to be made of the per- sens. Dr Morgan: Something should be done to deter these women. Mr M. Morgan: A strongly-worded protest from the medical fraternity would perhaps have the desired effect. It was ultimately resolved that the medical officer of the Council bo asked to report on the matter. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. Dr Griffiths, Abercynon; Mr Edward Jones, manager, Ynysybwl; Mr James Jarncv. butcher, Miskin, and Mr W. Phillips, tailor, P<rnrhiwceiber, were elected Overseers for the parish of Llanwormo, and the seal of the Council wns affixed to their appointment. ABERCYNON SEWERAGH. The seal of the Council was affixed to the deed for tho loan of £4,000 with the London and Provincial Bank for acquiring land for sewerage purposes. On the motion of Mr M. Morgan, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Mansergh, the engineer, urging him to push on the work. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Water Sur-ply. -Rainfall: The rain recorded at Dairanlas during February was 6-56 inches, and the record for the corresponding month of last year was .).10 inches. Your main for supplying the eastern side of the valley at Abercynon, and which at the point of crossing is laid in the bed of the River Cynon, has caused some trouble by reason of a fractured pipe. In order to repair the samo the stream had to be temporarily diverted. This was done, and the supply has been re- sumed. MEDICAL OFFICER'S QUARTERLY REPORT. Dr E. P. Evans, J.P., the medical officer, i-t his quarterly report, for the quarter ending December 31st, 1898, reported as follows4 The number of births were 263 (140 males and 128 females). giving a birth-rate of 34.4- per 1,000 per annum upon an estimated population of 31,000 inhabitants. The number of deaths' were 111, being a death-rate of 14 per 1,000. The causes of 'death were: Bronchitis, 13; pneumonia, 18; phthisis, 4; diarrhoea, 4; oardiac disease, 4: croup, 1: convulsions, 5; diphtheria, 2; whooping cough, 1; other causes. 52: inquests, 7. The number of suc- cessful vaccinations were 120. Infectious Diseases.—The number of notified cases were 29-Jiphthcria, 12; enteric fever, 7; erysipelas, 4; membraneous croup, 4; puerperal fever, 2. Most of the diphtheria cases were isolated, and at no time was an epidemic threatened. The enteric fever cases were also scattered throughout the district. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr E. P. Evans, J.P., in his fortnightly re- port, staled tlnit the following infectious di- seases had been notified, viz.. diphtheria, 2 cu-cs from 24. Park street, Abercynon, and one from 80 Woodland Street, Mountain Ash. Euicric i'< ver, 2 cases, one being from 30, N:;picr street, and one case from 43. Seymour su'ccl scaricL fever, 1 fre»v.i o, Middle Row. Cwmpc-nnar; puerperal one case from 3. Duffryn Tcrrace. Aber ynon; also "c," .34. Oxford sired. Mountain Ash; < rwp"!n.s, one case from 70 Phillip 1.\I"hii1 which lrtw been notified tiirre different medical men.

Performance of Mount of Olives" at Penygraig. Following the numerous oratorios already given, Pisgahi Choir gave on Thursday and Saturday afternoon and evening the beautiful oratorio of Beethoven, "Mount of Olives," i. escriptive of the agony and the betrayal of Christ. On both nights scores failed to get admission. On Thursday evening Dr Naunton Davies, Groveficld, ain on Saturday Mr Thos. Evans, mining engineer, Llwynypia, presided. The artistes were: Soprano, Miss Gertrude Hughes. Queen's Hall Concerts; Miss Caro- line Jones, of Pisgah (Mr Evans felicitated the church on honouring one of themselves); tenor Mr Maldwyn Humphreys; bass, Mr David Jcnes, formerly of Cilfynydd. The accom- panists were Mr John Llewelyn, the conductor, and Mr W. T. David, organist, Ebenezer. Ton- ypandy, both of whom did their work with their kisual excellence-. In the oratorio 'the choir was also assisted by Mr E. T. Roberts, Cardiff Orchestral Band. The introductory part of the concert on Thursday was as fol- lows "Llam y Cariadau," Mr Maldwyn Hum- phreys; Sullivan's "Poor Wandering One," Miss Caroline Jones; duet from "Hymn of Praise" (Mendelssohn), "My song shall always be Thy Mercy," Miss Gertrude Hughes and Mr Humphreys; "Queen of the Earth" (Pin- suti), Mr David Jones; "Sing, Sweet Bird" (Ganz), Miss Hughes. We are told that the artistes acquitted themselves admirably, but as we were only present on Saturday evening we confine our report to that night. Miss Caroline Jones gave a very good rendering of "Hear, 'ye Israel," (Mendelssohn's '"Elijah"). She will evidently, as she develops power. make a mark as a singer. Mr D. Jones gave "Honour and Arms" in such a way that a recall was inevitable, and he gave "The Village Blacksmith. Miss Gertrude Hughes, "Gwlad y Delyn" (Henry) had also to be repeated, as had also Dr Parry's evergreen duet, "Cymru'n Barod," by Mr Maldwyn Humphreys and Mr David Jones. Miss Hughes in Ganz's "Sing-, Sweet Bird. had admirable scope to show the scope and flexibility of her lovely voice, and a vociferous encore was demanded, but at the chairman's suggestion, that after such an effort it would be unkind to press, she was let off. In the oratorio Miss Hughes took the part of the "Seraph," Mr Humphreys the arduous part of "Jesus," and Mr David Jones the part of "Peter." The work consists of 15 numbers, one being an introductory majestic Adagio in 6-8 time, commencing in E flat minor and finishing- in G major, and five choral num- bers, two of them being for male voices. Mr Maldwyn Humphreys gave a beautiful render- ing of "Father, oh, My Father," and the love- ly number. "All my soul within me shudders. This was followed by Miss Hughes' rendering of the recit. "Now, tremble nature," and the aria. "Praise the Redeemer's Goodness," which gives the quite unusual note of double D, which came out as clear as a bell. The next num- ber, "O! triumph all ye ramsoned," was a solo and chorus, the colouring by the choir being capital. This leads to the difficult allegro molta fugual movement, the attacks being excellent, and the tonal difficulties thoroughly mastered.. The next two numbers were a tender duet between Jesus and the Seraph, "Canst, thou. 0 Seraph, now declare," and "Or. me then fall," followed by the recit by Jesus, "Then welcome death." No. 10, a most interesting number for male voices chorus of soldiers. "We surely here shall find Him," ex- cellently rendered. Then comes Jesus' recit, "They who to take me," one part of the ac- companying being descriptive of a storm. This i; followed by a chorus of desciples. "What means this crowd and tumult?" both of which are afterwards wrought one into the other, and so well was this rendered that an encore had to be given. Then follows a recit, "Not Unchastised,' 'by Peter, rendered by Mr Dd. Jones, and a trio. "Mine Inmost Heart," by Peter. Jesus, and the Seraph. No. 14 is foi male voices, "Haste and Seize upon the Traitor," followed by solo by Jesus, and chorus, "All my pain." a solo admirably ren- dered by Mr Maldwyn Humphreys. The final chorus, "Hallelujah" is well-known. The ar- tistes deserve praise, but particularly is M. John Llewelyn, the conductor, to be congratu- lated on the performance of the choir. There was precision in attack, there was good ba- lance of parts, correct rendering, and good colouring, and in the male voice portions, dra- matic fervour. The eltos deserve special men- tion.

Shepherdery at Pontypridd. SMOKING CONCERT. A most successful smoking concert was held in connection with the "Rose of Pontypridd Lodge of Shepherds at the Lodge house, viz., the Maltsters' Arms Hotel, Pontypridd, on Thursday evening, when Bro. William Wil- liams (secretary) was voted to the chair, sup- ported by the officers of the lodge. There were also three presentations made to three members of the lodge the same evening. The first presentation was made by Bro. Alfred Williams to Bro. C. P. Brown for passing through the various offices to the satisfaction of the lodge. These two presentations took the form, of a beautifully framed Past Master's certificate. The third presentation was a beautifully framed emblem of merit presented by Bro. William Hobbs to Bro. Thomas Knott for bringing in the largest number of members during the year 1898. A very enjoyable even- ing was spent, the following giving their ser- vices: Pianist, Bro. Edward Williams (trea- surer) songs were rendered by Messrs W. V, Efcivics, Thomas Jones, Thomas Fieldhouse, Lewis Hughes, and Hawkins; al-o songs by Bros. William Knott, Thomas Knott, Thos. Morgan, 'Tlobcrt Pitiiian, and W511iam Wil- liams, and a splendid recitation by Mr Harry White. Bro. William Baker proposed the toast of the Lodge, and Bro. William Williams (secretary) responded in most masterly speech; Bro. J. Parker then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, pianist, and singers, and the chairman suitably responded. The singing of the National Anthem hroug-hf. one of tho most enjoyable v,,n,*ti, in ihf) his. tory of the lodge to a close.

11 HON DD A URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Tn'3 ordinary monthly meeting of the abave Council was held at the Pentre Cliambers on Friday last, under the presidency of Mr Rhys Griffiths. Other members present were the vice-chairman:, Mr M. Llewelyn, Messrs W. D. Wight, W. Jenkins, W. H. Mathias, W. Morgan, Dr W. E. Thomas, J D. Williams, W T. Jones, Daniel Evans, D. Williams, Morris Morris, D. C. Evans, L. P. Griffiths, together with Mr W. P. Nicholas as elerk, Mr J. Hopkins, 'deputy-ciei^ Mr W. J. Jcnes, surveyor; and Dr Herbert Jone-j, medical officer. NO LICENCE FOR "BOXING" HALLS. An objection was raised by Councillor Mor- ris Morris to the renewal of a licence to one of the Tonypandy balls as no provision had been given that no boxing would be carried on. The proprietors of the Ferndale Hall had promised not to let the ball for boxing, but notwithstanding this, boxing had been carried on there quite recently. The Chairman remarked that he was afraid they would get no audiences at Tonypandy if there was no boxing. (Laughter). Ultimately, the licence wag granted. The proprietors of the Femdale Hall wroie explaining the reason that boxing bad been carried on was that as it had been carried on at Cardiff and other large towns, they thought they were justified in acting similarly.. They, however, now promised that it should not be repeated. Mr J. IT. Thomas, the lessee of the Forth Town Hall, appeared before the Council in respect to the boxing contests which had been recently carried on at the hall. Chairman: Did you know boxing was car- ried on on two nights? Mr Thomas: Ob, yes; I let the hall. Chairman: We take serious action to your letting the hall for boxing. Did you know it was for boxing? Mr Thomas: It says in the agreement that it was science and not boxing. (Loud laugh- ter). Councillor Mathias: What else took plnco besides boxing ? Mr Thomas: Singing and stepping I sup- pose. Mr Thomas explained that he was prevailed upon to let the hall by Messrs Jones and Jones, of Porth, inasmuch as that similar con. tests had been allowed at the Park Hall, Car diff, under the presidency of the Mayor of .0 Cardiff. Chairman: To cut if short, I am to inform you the Cour.cil will not renew this licence unless von trive a guarantee that a repetition of this will not take place- again. Mr Thomas: I don't believe in it myself. and I won f let it again for the purpose. In discussing (he matter after Mr Thomas had retired. Councillor Mathias said that no- thing less than the biggest roughs from all parts had attended the hall. It was ultimate- ly resolved thai a renewal of the licence be granted upon Mr Thomas giving the neces- snry under!,akin?. SMHVEYORS RESIGNATION. .£,' \rihin- Aviuuh, .isshtant surveyor. ATuie i,signing- his j-.vsition ia consequence of his liming appointed under the Holy- Council. Io was iv^-lvd to accept the re-iunai ion, f1:JU to iv•' 1lt Asquith a testi- monial with th;i *<i of t il( Council attached. k. N ()'tf I LICENCE QUESTION. >;iiK rnii "'t:s!<-ni Cel. i U-.> (llnmorgan Con- tabiiktry, wrote iuiormin^ tho Council that ai". in- c-ion of hrickmy carriages ar.d dri- wi.>' 1il" n-c-v had ukrn ;L¡.C(1. He recom- ;;i:■ m■ fc■ I Ii.ickn. carriage licences and 105 driver; •Uccnei.- br> grantee. Mr \0 I). \Yi! to the roecm- f'II;I¡1t; a ccrtahi b r "I iic. he rr uiii"! to brake dri. J to- ¡:1Jj I '.vyifnfv should have a ii, it with Jbe bye-l«w: of Î\" ('ucii. A tnon;-p-> rdiould no; he al- kw 1. The Chairman said that the large numbei o: brakes by the railway stations were a nui- sance. The committee's recommendation A-k),s not adoptett and on amendment that it be loft an open question carried. CLERK OF WORKS APPOINTMENT. At the recommendation of a committee four I applicants appeared before the Council seek- ing the appointment as clerk of the works. The four applicants were (1) Mr John Ed- wards, Gelli, Ton, Pentre; Mr Griffith Har- ries, Ton, Pentre; 31r Evan Parry, Trealaw; Mr W. C. Jones, Trealaw (the present deputy clerk of works). Mr John Edwards was ap- pointed, having secured twelve votes above the second in the running, viz., Mr W. C. Jones, Trealaw. ROADS COMMITTEE REPORT. The Roads Committee reported that the Surveyor of the Pontypridd Council had visi- ted the Committee, and they had agrN-d that the main road at Havod be named "Trehafod Road." lie feeder of Yr. E. C. acd J. Keay, Ltd., was accepted at the sum of jE385 for the three fire stations for Porth, Ferndale, and Tonypandy. The Roads C'lmmltec decided fo call the attention of the gas manager and the Fern- dais Gas Company to the bad state of the roads and pavements after the laying of gas services. The Roads Committee recommended that a sum of £ 30 be offered to the trustees oi the Welsh Congregational Chape! at Bod- ringallt to cover the cost of setting back the chapel wall abutt.ing into the higffway, so as to allow an additional width of six feet. They further ordered that the ordinance survey department be requested to adopt the name "Mterdy" on the new Ordnanca Maps. BURIAL COMMITTEE. The Buri.il Committee repn' ted the execu- tion of an agreement between the Council and Mr Evan Williams, Danygraig, Clydach Vtie, for the liire of the unappropriated ground at Llcdran Cemetery. They had con- sidered the tracing of the extension of Tre- orky Cemetery. They recommended that the regulations in foice last year regarding Palm Sunday be followed this year.— The report was adopted. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. There -were registered 327 births, 169 of boys and 158 of girls,, equal to a bii-th-rite per 1,000 per annum of 35.4. During the corresponding period of last year the birth- rate was 35.5. The number of deo.ths from a', causes was 165, viz., 80 of males and 81 of females, equal to a death-rate per 1.000 per annum of 16.5. Scarlet Fever.—Thcro were 62 crimes of scarlet fever reported to 'him during the month, but there were no deaths recorded. Typhoid Fever.-During the month 46 oases were brought under his notice apport ioned to the inspectors. Seven patients were removed j to the hospital. The disease was not. epi- demic in tiiv part of the two Valleys. The number of infected houses was everywhere small except at Ystrad. Diphtheria.—The epidemic of diphtheria appeared to be practically over except in Trc- alaw, Cymmcr, Porth, and Ynyshir. At Porth the disease seemed difficult to stamp out, but the largo proportion of adults who were attacked during the month pointed to the dissemination of the disease through the medium of public assemblies or at private gatherings. It seemed so difficult to convince those who had been attacked that they might be a source of danger to their neighbours fol some time afi-er they themselves were appai- ent-ly quite well. During the whole of that epidemic Tonypandy had been uoticcahty fiee from disease., but during the month &ev<-n oases in six hmises wore reported io him.

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Alleged Theft of Beer at Treorky. MOTHER SON. AND LODGERS IN TE DOCK. On Monday, at the Ystrad Police Court before Mr Ignatius Williams (stipendiary),. Alderman R. Lewis, and Messrs E. H. Davies and J. D. Williams, M.F.H.. Joseph William Davies, an engine driver, living at. tho under cellar of 105, High street, Treorky, and Ste- phen Plenty, a haulier lodging at 103, High- Street, Treorky, were charged with stealing several 4 gallon casks ot boer from the Tre- orky Taff Vale Railway Goods Station on the 4th February last. Marthii. Davies and Davies, wife and mother of Joseph Daviei;, and David Hughes, a lodger of Martha .Da*, vies's, were also charged with receiving ihfii goods, knowing them to bavo been .stolen. Mt., D. W. Jones, solicitor, V n- defeudeji Joseph Davies. P.C. Rees Davies un* fL ealicd to give evidence. He said Oil Friday last he visited Joseph Davies' house for tho purpose of en- quiring into a dog licence. He askc-d permis- sion to go into the cellar to sc-arcii. On search* ;ng for the dog he found a four and a. Imlf gallon cllsk with the top and bottom defaced. the numbers being .shaved off. The constable immediately returned to the p ib' «e siation,andi informed Inspeclo; Meuhenm-k of what ho had seen, and r<. uiriK-d in company with Hm Inspector and usked Mrs Davies io account for the cask on li I, prcrr.?,i She said the. lodger brought it. there. Upon further search- in thrco casks were, found concealed under the stairs under some old clothing. It was subse- quently discovered thr.t the numbers on tho casks corresponded with some. earkS- whicfo were stolen from the Taff 'Ii a.t., Railway i;la. tior. at Treorky on the 4th of Fel,vii.-iry last. Joseph Davies, the sou. and Stephen Plenty,, the lodger, were thereupon arrested, iogefhr-i.' with Jane Davies Martha Davies, and David Hughes, the lodger. The former wr-n charged! with stealing, and the lafi/.r reccivinjE same, knowing it 10 have been stolen. Josepb Davies said "iL was 1111; ;oo,r William Jones brctight the casks hrro, I hei gone to Maesteg." Stephei; Pleaty "I will tell yott all about it. Joseph Davie* 3,1:<1 me ia come for a walk as far as t11" trucks. I went; ntounted the truck, and cut the siring of Ilia tarpaulin and removed it., and found nothing there. I mounted another truck, which I found contained 4 gallon casks of beer. handed two to Davies, raid carried them fl. Davies' house. We returned again, and i mounted the truck, and handed two to Davies, and earned them to Davies' house, where I had ft few drinks every ni-'hi. Joseph Pa- vies then said, "TLm is so." It: reply to tho charge of receiving. June Davies .-aid, lociger brought the casks hero. His iianie is Richard Humphreys, an i he ha-s gone to .Cwtu Garw." Hughes sttid, "I only had a few drinks. I didn't know it w is stolen. Afar., tila Davies said, "f bo-ught Uf r -^ks of beef from Mr Morgaai, Treorky." Defeciive Ed- wards, of the T.V.R- Co., ldenuCed the casks produced in Court as the oruv, stolen irow Treorky on the night of February 4th. PtiSOr14 were remanded until ThurjyU? to Portfl Police Court. Jo-eph Davies ej PIctuv being admitted to bail in a. surety of £ 3, and them- selves in £ 5. The if rr,inin.g r/isonora wer«- bound over So apptar in their ,wn reeogW- zancp:

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