The Aberdare Leader

Trecynon. Take "Vilix" for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza, and Sore Throats. In bottles, Is lid. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter H. Jonee, Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. xji g Oil Thursday evening a tea •was held at the Church Institute m con- nection with the Girls' Friendly Society. The promoters of the tea were Mrs. R. Jones, Vicarage, Mrs..Tol. i I^Gmas ajid ^ther members of the society. About 60 partook of a delicious tea. The tray- holders were: Miss Annie Gam, assisted -by Miss Nellie Vallis; Miss Florence Youdall, assisted by Miss S Miss Sarah Hopkins, assisted by Miss Sie Evans. Assistance •various other members. After the tea an entertainment was held, °yer the Rev. E. Jones, Vicar, presided. The programme comprised of songsandreci- tations. The secretary was Miss Jessie Evans, and the treasurer Mrs. R. Jones. Proceeds in aid of the society s funds. The following took part m the meeting. Songs bv Miss Nellie Evans, Miss Kuth Watts, and Miss Annie Gaine; recita- tions by Miss Blanche Thomas, Miss Winifred Thomas, and Miss Katie Jen tins Gramaphone selections by Miss Youdall. The accompanists were Miss Jessie Evans and Mies 1^ 0n CHURCH DEFENCE LEAGUE- uu Friday evening' the first of a series of addressee under theau«pi^softh0 al>o%e league was given at the Institute. Eev. Richard Jones Vicar of the Parish, delivered an interesting address <> £ ge- mentary Education from the Lailiest Stages to 1903." There was a fairly large attendance, and Mr. David Morgan, Cwmdare, made a capital chairman. Ihe Vicar stated that in the early periods education was confined to monasteries. The information concerning this period was, however, very sparse, there being during the early centuries no national recognition of the necessity of universal education. The work proceeded filowly, but surely till the dissolution of these monasteries, when the.progress of educa- tion was retarded for years. In 1674 the people commenced picking up the traife, inrl carrying on tho work until 1694, when the Society for the Educationof the Poor in Wales was formed. In the vear 1698 the S.P.C.K. was formed. This society undertook the work of educating the young, and it grew by leaps and bounds until 1811, when the National Society w™ formed. ? £ £ really an offspring of ,S-fv £ n National Society undertook tocaiiy^ -the elementary education of the country, and it was about tlus i^u- th t t^ FfiSSSt syS into the Pupil Teacher system. In 18 „r, PH.,rafion Bill was presented to the House of Commons, but it was imfortun- rlv^Tined The same year the State begin to take an interest in the question education. In 1833 there were nearly two "iS1 ary schools, ^cre^ere church Schools -d the na Mr ot England Schools, in brought forward his a the commencement of the Board Schools.

Aberdare. Value for Money-For up-to-date Hats and Caps, also Suits to measure (fit a^d style guaranteed), go to J- A- "Rmld- ioted Hat Shop, Constitutional Build- ings. Oanon Street. LINSEED COMPOUND' for Coughs and Colds Relieves Asthma and difficult breathing. cirn «T ELVAN'S —At this church on Sun- dav morning there was a choral and the "Te Deum wa^ sung to EHiott in D. The Eev. W. H. J ones, x>.a., preached an earnest sermon from the text, 1 John iii., 1. In the evening the Canticles were nicely sung to' Smart in F. The sermon was preached by the Vicar. After the service Mr. Webb, the organ- ist, played five compositions, from the great masters of music, and needless to say, his work was highly appreciated. CLERICAL.—The numerous friends of the Rev. Gilbert Heaton, M.A., Vicar of St. Mary's, Cardiff, will be glad to learn that the reverend gentleman is doing splendid work in connection with the Church Schools. Despite the uncertain- ty prevailing as to the future of Church Schools, Mr. Heaton has raised a sum of < £ 11,500 in four years. Mr. Heaton's first curacy was at Aberdare, where he is highly esteemed. N.S.S. (Aberdare Branch).—A meeting or the above society was held at Pugs- ley's Coffee Tavern on Sunday, Mr. Geo. Lewis in the chair. Impromptu speeches were given, and a good discussion ensued, Comrades Lewis, Evans, Thomas, Pritch- ard, and many others taking part. Next Sunday Mr. Geo. Lewis will lecture on The decay of the churches." Dis- cussion invited. All are heartily wel- comed. On December 8th Mr. J. T. Lloyd, London (ex-Presbyterian minister). DOG SHOW.—Dog Fanciers can look forward to one of the best exhibitions of dogs ever shewn in this valley which will take place in the Market Hall on Boxing Day next. The show will be an open and an all day one. The committee are to be congratulated upon having booked the following! judges: Charlie Harries, Neath, springers and spaniels; E:. W. Thorburn, Esq., M.R.C.S., Blackpool, terriers and bulldogs; and T. Horton, Esq., Leeds, the remainder. There will be about 100 classes, and every breed will be provided for. The prizes will be: 1st prize, < £ 1; 2nd, 10s.; and 3rd, 5s., except in the local classes, which will be 15s., 7s. 6d., and 5s. The local class give an excellent chance for any breed of class, and special attention must be drawn to a prize of a silver cup and two prizes of medals for the best dog or bitch of any variety within a radius of two miles of the Market. The owner in this class must never have won a prize of any description at any dog show. The entrance fee for this class is a nominal one of Is. Entry fees are as follows: Open classes, 4S.; local classes, 3s. Schedules can be had on application to the secretary, 17, Her- bert-street, Aberdare. TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. On Saturday, at the Gadlys New School, a meeting of the Aberdare Valley Teach- ers' Association (N.U.T.) was held. In the afternoon a business meeting was held, presided over by Mrs. Jenkins, Park Schools, the president for the, year. Mr. Jack Thomas, the secretary, stated that the Aberdare Education Committee had recognised the basis of deduction in teachers salaries according to the Appor- tionment Act. Mr. Matt Lewis, in the capacity of delegate to the Workers' Edu- cational Conference, submitted his re- port. Mr. Lewis stated that Prof. Bur- rows had given a very interesting ad- dress, in the course of which he said that what England wanted was an enlightened demoera,cy, and he believed that Mr Keir liar die's visit to India, would eventually tend to the consummation of this desire. (Cries of "No, no.") Cochfarf, of Car- diff, had also addressed the meeting. Re- ferring to his speech, Mr Lewis remarked that he never heard such rubbish ut- tered. Mr. Lewis believed that the Con- ference placed too much emphasis on evening schools. Mr. E. Davies, another delegate, also gave his impressions of the Conference. In his opinion the time, was taken up too much by platform sneakers. A free and easy curriculum for the schools was recommended, the advocates of this contending that too much scope wa.s given to stiff formalities in the work of instructing the children. On the motion of Mr. G. Jenkins, seconded by Mr E. Williams, the delegates were hear- tily thanked.—Mr T. Walker gave an ela- borate report of the Glamorgan County Association meetings. A meeting at Car- diff had expressed itself very strongly on the action of the County Council in de- ferring the payments to the evening school teachers, and a deputation had been appointed to interview the sub-com- mittee of the County Authority regard- ing the matter.—Mr. Hugh Thomas be- lieved that they ought to go for Mr. Mansel Franklen, the Clerk to the Coun- ty Council. (Voice: U No, the com- mittee.") In reply to Mr. Notton, Mr. Walker assured the meeting that the deputation consisted of evening school teachers. On the proposition of Mr. J. Griffiths, seconded by Mr J. A. Williams, Mr. Walker was thanked for his report. —Mr. Baxter, a representative of the Teachers' Provident Society, dwelt on the advantages of this society, and a dis- cussion on the subject followed.—Messrs. E'. Davies and E. D. Humphreys were elected auditors.—Mr. Matt Lewis moved Co That this association condemns the present attendance prize scheme as being unfair to the children, and suggests that representatives of the association be asked to meet the Education Committee or any sub-committee to discuss a. more suitable scheme." This was unanimous- ly agreed to.—Mr. Flavell, of Birming- ham, was nominated for the post of vice- president of the N.U.T., and the follow- ing as members of the Welsh Executive: Messrs. Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon; Evan Davies, Barry, and James Williams, Swansea.—After the meeting came the inevitable 'spread,' which had been pre- pared by Mrs. Jenkins, Park, and a com- mittee of ladies. An unusually large number attended. After the tea. danc- ing took place, the large room in the Boys' Department being eminently suitable for the function. Messrs. T. Walker and Jack Thomas acted as M.C.'s. Songs were given by Messrs. J. Jenkins, S. C. Rees, W. J. Harris, and Ivor Edwards. Mr. Fred Davies pro- vided the music. The proceeds will be devoted to the Benevolent and Orphan Funds of the N.U.T.

Aberaman. LINSEED COMPOUND' for Coughs, Colds and Bronchial troubles. 9id & 1/la- Of chemists. Bradbury's and Jones' Sewing Machines are the Two Best English-Make for Dressmakers, Tailors, and Boot Repair- ers. Dealers: J. Bugler and Son, Cardiff- road, Aberdare. Huge discount for cash. HOCKEY.—(Aberaman v. East Cardiff Seconds). This match was played at Aberaman on Saturday. Mr. McVicar was referee. Both teams were at full strength. Aberaman secured 4 goals, whilst their opponents obtained 1. The scorers for Aberaman were: Davies (2), Benson (1), and Phelps (1). Edwards scored the goal for Cardiff. ABERAMAN PUBLIC HALL.—At the last committee of the above it was re- ported that the contributions from the colliery workmen of the neighbourhood was steadily improving. In addition to this, the following donations had been received:—Mr. J. A. Williams, school- master, k2 2s.; Mr. Rees Rees, Ynyslwyd Cottage, X5 5s.; Councillor L. N. Wil- liams, £ 2 2s.; Mr. D. Jones, butcher, 10s.; Mrs. Leigh, grocer, Mr E. D1. Lewis, grocer, .£1 Is.; Mr. Vere Rogers, Wyndham-cresoent, Cl l,s.; Mr J. Hawke, Brynhyfryd, £ 1 Is.; Rev. M. Powell, Vicar, £ 2 10s.; Mr. S. Robins, Cardiff- road, tl Is.; Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, .£1; Mr. G. Thomas, schoolmaster, 10s. 6d.; Mr. D. Williams, schoolmaster, 10s. 6d. PROPERTY SALE. On Thursday evening last Councillor John Howell, Greenhill, F.A.I., conducted a. sale of property at the Rock Hotel, when there was a large attendance of purchasers. The first lots put up for sale were Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 27, Cwmaman-road, prev- iously known as 1, 2, 3, 4, Coronation- crescent. The first three were sold at .£180 each, but the corner house was re- served, and withdrawn at R200. Two of these were sold to Mr. Williams, and the other to Mr. David Rees, Cwmaman. The next lost offered was No. 32, New-street, which was withdrawn at .£175. No. 39, Gladstone-street, was the next offered, and was sold at £ 200 to Mrs. Bryant Davies. The Royal Oak premises, for- merly known and licensed as a beerhouse, wag also withdrawn at a price of £ 250. The vendors' solicitors for the respective lots were Messrs. T. W. Griffiths, Aber- dare; W. T. Howell, Aberaman; and Dd. Richards, Aberdare. FO,OTBALL.-On Thursday afternoon the return match was played between the Aberaman Thursdays and the Cwmbach Thursday team. Owing to the inaccessi- bility of the Cwmbach grounds, it was decided to play at Michael's Field, Aber- aman. The homesters won the toss, and started play with the gradient in their favour. They were not able to make much headway, however, for the Cwm- bach defence proved particularly strong. It was not long before the scoring sheet was brought into requisition, a CWm- bach forward scoring a goal from a neat shot within easy range. The play now became fast and furious, and two more goals were quickly added by the Cwm- bachites. The Aberaman men tried their bast to retaliate, but were only able to register one solitary point. Half-time thus came with the score reading: Cwm- bach, 3 goals; Aberaman, 1. In the second moiety matters were not so even- ly contested, the heaviness of the ground being undoubtedly against the players, ruh the quagmire of mud, however, the Cwmbach players forced their way time after time, and succeeded in pene- trating their opponents' defence on four more occasions. A lot of ill-feeling was shown between the men towards the close, and the whistle finally blew with a vic- tory recorded to the Cwmbachites to the tune of 7 goals to 1. The scorers were: Gwilym Price (2), B. Joseph (2), J. H. Jones. A. Curnow, and T. Finn. LECTURE'—A lecture was delivered at t-aron Hall on Thursday evening last in aid of Mr. David Harries, Aberanitm Houses, who has suffered a protracted ill- ness for many years past. The hall was comfortably full, when Mr. Benjamin Lewis, manager of Cwmneol Collierv, took the chair. The lecturer was the Rev. Ben Davies, Panteg, Swansea, and he took as his subject, "Ann Griffiths, the hymnologist." At the outset he re- marked that every Welshman was fond of music, because the art had been im- planted with his nature ever since his i not sing merely for the sake_ of singing, because his object in singing was a much higher one. It was not in comic or sentimental singing that he revelled most, either, for the most en- dearing kind of music to him was the music of the, sanctuary. This was the kind that had left the greatest influence upon the life of the nation. He looked upon his subject from the three following standpoints: 1st, Ann Griffiths' history 2nd, her letters; 3rd, her hymns. The lecturer remarked that although Wil- liams, Pantycelyn, was considered the best hymn-writer of Wales, he had never a ideal as Ann Griffiths had done. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed bv Mr Lewis the chairman, and seconded by Mr. J. H. Powell, draper. The lecturer proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which the Rev., H. P. Jenkins. Saron. seconded INFIDELS AND CHRISTIANITY 7nn mining last Mr. T. Join*, of Cardiff Baptist College, preached an exceedingly powerful sermon at Ynv-7,- Iwyd Chapel from the words" "Blessed j in heart, for they shell see God, Matthew 5, 18. He remarked that this phrase from the Sermon on the Mount had revolutionised the thoughts and the actions of men who had lived since the time of Christ. The cry in every age was--to, see God." 'This cculd be heard from the mouths of church members and from unbelievers Christian people could get God into their hearts by making themselves pure in mind and spirit. To those who de- nied the existence of God, he would say that the divine Being would never de- scend from heaven to show himself to any particular individual, for He had al- ready laid down the precept, "God is a spirit." During the time of the Revival an infidel in the Rhondda Valley had publicly said in a meeting, You prove to me and show me that there is a God and I will believe," but that, the preach- er said, was an impossibility. The very words of the man showed that his inner being clamoured for something which we called God, but which he was unwilling to acknowledge. He wanted to believe, and yet he could not bring himself to a proper state of mind or heart to do so. He would admit that there was love in the world, although he only had his own reason and experience to prove it, and yet he was unwilling to use the same basis fer belief in God. Christians should never trouble to argue with them, but when they asked for a proof of God's existence, they should be told, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Cwmaman. If in need of artificial teeth don't for get to consult Messrs. Shipway and Williams, Mountain Ash, who visit Cwsmman every Tuesday from 2 to r p M., opposite the Co-opert tive Stores MOUNTAIN FLAX (LINUM CATHARTICUM) PILLS. An agreeable aperient. Worthatrial. gid DEATH.—It is our sad duty to chroni- cle the death of Miss Winifred Polking- horne, late of Byron-street, who passed away in Cornwall on Wednesday last. She was but 18 years of age, and the family had only lately removed from Cwmaman in the vain hope that the de- ceased would improve in health. Her death will be greatly deplored at Cwm- aman, for she had a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. OBITUARY.—On Thursday afternoon last a sad fatality occurred on the Fforchaman siding of the Great Western Railway, when Mr. Thomas Parry, of St. Jcseph's-terrace, was crushed between two waggons. It appears that the de- ceased had finished his day's work and was proceeding hodsewards, when, in en- deavouring to keep clear of the passenger motor car, he was crushed between the wagons already mentioned. He was con- veyed to his home, and died as the re- sult of his injuries in an hour. An in- quest was held by Mr. Rhys, the coroner, at the Public Hall on Saturday, when a verdict of Accidental death was re- turned. Mr. Parry was well known and highly respected in the neighbourhood, being a man of a quiet disposition. He was a faithful and active member of St. Joseph's Church, Cwmaman. He leaves a widow and four 6one, one of whom is the Rev. Howell Parry, curate, of Peny- graig.

Mountain Ash. WREATHS, Bouquets, Crosses, Harpe, Poses, Button Holes, Cut Flowers, etc at F. Turner's. The Mountain Ash Flor- ist, 11, AlleD-street. Advt. Take "Vilix" for Coughs, Colds, In- fluenza, and Sore Throats. In bottles, Is. lid. and 2s. each. Prepared only by Walter H. Jones, Pharmaceutical Chem- ist, Aberdare. Established 1826. DON'T GO PAST the shop where special attention is- paid to respectable appearance. Well fitting, strong wearing clothes are made by Tom Davies, Com- mercial-street, Mountain Ash. FFRWD. The half-yearly services were held at Ffrwd last Sunday. The Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab), Ynys- lwyd, Aberdare, preached at the three services. There were good congregations at all the meetings, and the collections were fairly good. SACRED CONCERT. Last Sunday evening the Mountain Ash Volunteer Band, under the direction of Mr. John Griffiths, gave a sacred recital. Some splendid selections were played by the band, assisted by the following artistes: Messrs. Eyers and Williams, with Miss Sutar and Miss Robins. The animated pictures describing the Life of Christ were a special feature. FUNERAL.—Last Thursday the inter- ment of Glyn Evans, the little son of Mr and Mrs. John Evans, 30, Eva-street, took place at Caegarw Cemetery. The boy was only 3 years and 5 months old, and the event is further saddened by the fact that this is the second child Mr. and Mrs. Evans have lost within a week. Both of them succumbed to the effects of measles. The funeral was furnished by Mr. Frank Mills.. FUNERAL.-Last Thursday the mor- tal remains of Mr. David Edwards, Llan- wonno-road, were interred at Caegarw Cemetery. The deceased, who died rather suddenly last Sunday, was 52 years of age, and had been employed at Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Colliery for many years. The service at the grave- side was conducted by the Rev. M. Jen- kins, Abercwmboi. The coffin was, pan- elled, with brass fittings, and the funeral was furnished throughout by Mr. Frank Mills. ST. MARGARET'S. At the Parish Church on Sunday last Mattins and Litany was sung at the 11 o'clock service. The service was intoned by the Rev. Rd. Jones, B.A., and the sermon was preached by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., who took for his text John v., 25. The ser- vice was Field's Te De.um in F1 and Bene- dictus in A. Evensong and sermon was conducted by the Rev. J. Sinnett Jones, assisted by the Rev. J. Pughe-Jones, B.A. The Vicar preached from Matthew xxiv., 28, "For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered to- gether." The Magnificat and Nunc Di- mittis were sung to Garrett in F. CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY —The above society held a. smoking con- cert last Thursday evening at the old school. The chair was occupied by the President of the Society, Mr. P. J. Rear- don. During the evening an interesting presentation was made to Mr. Philip Phelan, the working secretary of the society. The Rev. Father Irvine, pre- senting Mr. Phelan with a purse of geld, spoke of the work so capably done by their secretary. His services to the society had been invaluable. The speaker incidentally mentioned that the amount had been collected amongst the members of the C.Y.M.S., augmented by a sub- scription from the general funds. Mr. Phelan suitably responded. The follow- ing contributed to the musical pro- gramme: The Rev. Father Irvine, and Messrs. J. Murphy, Fred Allen, D. Maloney, J. Buckley, and Phil Phelan. The President sprang a. pleasant sur- prise on all present by making a donation of £5 towards the funds of the Bazaar which takes place ehortly.

Abercynon. PUI,PIT.-On Sunday Miss Olwen Davies, evangelist, of Pontymister, occu- pied the pulpit of the English Congrega- tional Chapel. Her addresses were elo- quent and most impressive. The ser- vices were well attended. HALF-YEARLY MEETINGS. On Sunday and Monday the half-yearly, preaching services were held in Bethania Chapel. The special preachers were the Revs. D. Ffrwdwen Lewis, Trelewis, and D J. Thomas. The services were well attended. BALLOT.—The result of the ballot at the Dowlais, Cardiff Colliery for the Labour Candidate for the East Glamor- gan Division was as follows: —Mr. Thos Andrews, checkweigher, Tteharri:s, 510 votes; Mr. Evan Thomas, miners agent, Phymney, 492. Mr. Andrews had a majority of 18. The spoiled votes num- bered 19. COFFEE SUPPER.—A coffee supper I took place at the Bethel Forward Move- ment Hall on Monday evening. The tables were tastefully laid and were pre- sided over by Mrs. B. R. Thomas, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. James, Mrs. Squance, Mrs. Beaton, assisted by Miss Sarah Thomas, Miss Beaton, Miss Price, Miss Lewis, Miss Lily Thomas, Miss John, Miss L. Beaton, Miss Rees, and Miss Jessie Price. Mrs. Parrish also assisted. Messrs Oliver Meredith, Edwin Evans, Rosser, Walters, D. J. Bryant, W. G. Weaving, Albert Hopkins, T. Evans (secretary), and W Price rendered valuable assistance. The provisions were given by the members and friends. The proceeds are in aid of the building fund. BILLIARDS. The return billiard match of the Abercynon Senior Team and the Ynyshir Team was played at the Billiard Room, Ynyshir, on Wednes- day evening, before a large crowd. Great interest was taken in the match, Ynys- hir having defeated the Cynonites at Abercynon. The Cynonites had three substitutes. All the games were evenly contested and some fine shots were made. Scores: -A bercynon Seniors: W. Young, 150; D. Hughes, 150; Ernest Richards, 117; W. Jones, 124; W. Powell, 133; R. Rowland, 150; Nathan Shapira, 100; total, 924 points. Ynyshir Seniors: A. Bo wen, 110; Foster Jones, 117; Sergt. Davies, 150; T. Hawkins, 150; R. Jones, 150; A. Hazell, 104; M. Benjamin, 89; total, 870. The following breaks were made:—Young, 29; Bowen, 29; Row- lands, 27; D. Hughes, 28. There were seven games played, out of which Aber- cynon won four. The last game was 100 up owing to time. The Cynonites were victorious b 54 points. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The 73rd quarterly meeting of the Ynysybwl In- dustrial Co-op. Society (Abercynon Branch) was held on Thursday evening in the Workmen's Institute, Abercynon. A large number were present. Mr. Wm. Watkins, the president of the society, presided. The chairman, in his address, said that the balance sheet showed re- markable progress made by the society. He hoped that it would still continue. He called upon the secretary, Mr. Jones, to read the balance sheet, which was una- nimously adopted. The sales for the quarter to members amounted to the grand total of X7,703 5s. 11-id., being an increase of X209 Is. 4d. over the previous quarter. The sales to non-members amounted to < £ 272 18s. 4d., an increase of 16s. 9d. The profits, after allowing .£50 5s. 8d. for depreciation of buildings and fixtures, were disposed of as follows: To members, a dividend of 2s 6d. in the X, .£963; non-members, Is. 3d. in the .Ie. The sum of < £ 12 12s. 2d. was devoted to the reserve fund, making a total of X528 19s. Std. The members admitted during the quarter numbered 37, withdrawn two, thus making a total membership of 558. Mr. Charles Gregory was duly elected on the management committee, in the place of Mr. Owen, for the ensuing twelve months.

Visit of a Great Theologian. Many people in Aberdare and the dis- trict will be interested to know that Dr. Warschauer, of London, the eminent preacher whose recent theological contri- butions have created such a stir, will visit the town on Thursday, Dec. 5th. At 2.30 he will preach at Tabernacle on the subject, What think ye of Christ ?" At the same place in the evening he will give a popular address on a Our present religious unrest." Tickets, 6d. and Is., to be obtained from the secretary, Mr. T. Williams, 13, Ebenezer-street, Tre- cynon, Aberdare Inasmuch as there is a great demand for tickets, all who intend buying are advised to do so early. Advt.

Aberdare Police Court. TUESDAY.—Before Sir T. M. Williams, Messrs. D. P. Davies, G George, D. W. Jones, Dr. Davies, and Dr. Jones. EXEMPTION.—Robert J. Salvage, 45, Kingcraft-street, Mountain Ash, applied for an order to exempt his daughter, Ivy May, from vaccination.—Granted. LIKE FATHER LIKE SON.—Freder- ick Harris, Aberdare, and George, Harris, Gadlys, father and son, were fined 10s. and costs each for being drunk in Hir- wain-road, Trecvnon. ANOTHER CHANCE.—Albert Whit- combe, a black-lister, was fined 10s. and oosts for being drunk, the Stipendiary remarking that he ought really to be sent to prison. However he would give him another chance. FIREWORKS.—Abel Isaac was sum- moned for letting off fireworks in Llew- elyn-street, Trecynon. Sergt. Hopkins gave evidence. Fined 10s. and costs. NO GOING BACK. Thos. Prosser, Trecynon, was summoned for removing pigs without a removal license.—P.C. Simpkins gave evidence.—Defendant said that he offered to take the pigs back.- Fined 5s. without costs. SLEEPING IN THE MINE. David Griffiths, Aberdare, and Geo. Williams, Cwmaman, were charged with sleeping in the mine. Williams did not appear. The fireman said that he saw-the two, de- fendants sleeping. One lamp was on the floor and the other hanging on a tram. The coal was actually working at the time.-Griffiths said that he was not sleeping fast. Stipendiary: Sleeping loose, I suppose. 20s. and costs each.—E. Ray was also fined 20s. and costs for a similar offence.—Mr. W. Kenshole pro- secuted in these cases. 50 TIMES CONVICTED.—David John Price was charged with being drunk and disorderly and swearing in Oxford-street, Mountain Ash. Price denied swearing. Defendant, who has heen previously on the black list, and convicted about 50 times, was fined 10s. and costs. DISORDERLY. Alice Gough was charged with being a. disorderly prosti- tute and creating a disturbance in Mer- thvi-Fiiied 20s. and costs. DISMISSED.—David Jones was charged with assaulting AViii. Lerwell. Defend- ant held that complainant knocked him, and afterwards fell.—Thos. J. Evans said he saw the two men quarrelling. He saw Jones knocking Lerwell down 'sense- less.'—Mrs. Mills said that she saw the two men. She saw Lerwell striking Jones twice till blood flowed. Stipendiary: Then you saw more than Jones himself saw. He, alleges only one blow. The Stipendiary said that in face of the con- flicting evidence, it was difficult to ascer- tain the truth.—The summons and cross- summons were dismissed. BWLLFA AND THE TEN COM- MANDMENTS. Thomas Davies was charged with stealing timber from the Bwllfa Colliery.—P.C. Morris said that he saw defendant and another man tak- ing a piece of timber each. When they saw him they ran away. He caught Davies, who said that he was taking the timber home for firewood.—John F. Mor- ris, foreman carpenter, Cwmdare, valued the timber taken by Davies at 2d. Pro- hibitory notices had been posted on the pitheotl.-Tlie Stipendiary advised wit- ness to put up the Ten Commandments on the top of the pit.—Defendant said that the timber was rotten.—Stipendi- ary: No, you are rotten. 20s. and costs. PATERNITY.—Margaret Anne Jones, Cwmaman, summoned Albert Rees, Ynys Meadow, to show cause, etc. Mr. W. Thomas appeared for complainant, and Mr. R. T. Leyson defended.—Applicant said she was 23 years of age. Rees was a carpenter, employed by his father, a con- tractor. She was introduced to defend- ant in 1901. He used to meet her often. On December 19th she met him by ap- pointment in Pontardawe, two miles from her home. He came down to meet her in a trap. He told her that there I was place for her in the trap, and she went with him. He had connection with her on that occasion in Cilmaen-road. One night she was in a shop with a friend when Rees came by on horse-back. He -lic disposed of the horse and accompanied her home. He had connection with her that night. On another occasion he had connection with her on the canal bank. Mr. and Mrs. Evans passed them then. Defendant had in March promised to marry her. While in the Empire, Swan- sea, one night she saw Rees. He came to speak to her. A fortnight ago she saw defendant in the Aberdare Station. She went and spoke to him, and askedr if he denied the charge. He said. "No, I don't deny it. but it was in Easter I had connection with you. If your father had -spoken to me I would not have denied at all." Mrs. Edwards, her cousin, then asked defendant if he denied havinf been with the girl, and he said, No, but it was in April I had connection with her." He then twitted her with having a young man with her at the Empire, which was untrue.—By Mr. Leyson: She did not go to see defendant after April 1st, but she sent for him. Her uncle went to see him. but he was hiding. When Mr. and Mrs: Evans saw them defendant h-ad his arm around her waist and was kis,sinfr her.— Mrs. Gwenllian Evans (nee James) said she knew both parties. She had seen them together often. On one occasion she sa-w defendant with his arm around j complainant. They were sitting on the ? canal bank.-By Mr. Leyson: Defendant had his both arms around her.—Mr. Ley- son (lifting his eyes and voice): Good gracious me! What a lovable idea. Im- possible !— Mrs. M. A. Edwards, Cwm- aman, the girl's cousin, said that. she went with Miss Jones to the Aberdare Station a fortnight previous. Miss Jones and herself went to Rees. Miss Jones asked him why he denied the charge. He answered, U Because you made such a fuss of it down there. If your father came and spoke to me about it there would have been no need of this bother at all." Witness then intervened, and said, Do you mean to say that you have never been with my cousin?" He re- plied, "Yes, I have been with her, but it wa.s in April I had connection with her first." Miss Jones denied this. The Stipendiary said that the statement made at the station was an important one, and the chief corroboration.—Mr. Leyson said that after hearing this statement from the Stipendiary, he did not think it ad- visable to proceed with the case. Mr. Leyson explained that his client was not interested in his father's business, but was a working carpenter.—An order of 3s. 6d. a week was made, DRUNKS.—Wm. Davies, Cwmaman; David Jones, Cwmaman: Lewis Sees, Trecynon; John John, Abercynon, Hks. and costs each; John Jones, Cefnpennar, iE. and costs. ——

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