The Aberdare Leader

Aberdare Police Court. —— Wednesday, June 28th.-Before Messrs D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones and J. H. Powell. Ejectment.—Mr. Griffith T. Davies, solicitor, applied for an ejectment order against Wm. Jenkins, Big Row, Cwm- bach.—Granted. Drunks.—David J. Thomas, in Car- diff Street, Aberdare, fined 9s.; Philip Edwards, in High Street, Aberdare, 13s.; James Dallimore, in Monk Street, Aberdare, 13s.; Wm. Charles, Llwyd- coed, drunk in Gadlys Road, 13s.; Stephen Ellis, in Pwllfa Road, Cwm- aman, fined 19s. 6d.; Richard Probert, in Cardiff Road, Aberaman, fined 13s.

Exposing indecent Cards. Albert Victor Williams was charged with being drunk and disorderly and with exposing obscene pictures and rubber goods. P.S. South deposed that last Satur- day he saw prisoner in Commercial St., Aberdare. He was drunk and interfer- ing with people in the street. Witness saw him catch hold of several persons and offer for sale some of the cards pro- duced. Even boys of 12 years were asked to purchase the cards. Witness and P.S. Owen Thomas conveyed pris- oner to the Aberdare Police Station, where he was charged and searched. A sum of 4s. 8d. was found in his posses- sion. Defendant now admitted being drunk and disorderly, but denied exhibiting indecent postcards. P.S. Owen Thomas corroborated the evidence of P.S. South, and added that they were in plain clothes at the time. Defendant made a lengthy statement, saying that he had been called up to the Army. He went before the Medical Board and was rejected. His brother gave him a few pounds and he came to Aberdare and subsequently went to Merthyr Races where he met a man who gave him the cards. He had no in- tention of selling them. Police Superintendent Rees said there were 47 convictions against pris- oner. The police of Haverfordwest said that he was a hairdresser by trade, and was addicted to drink. The Bench fined him 13s. or 14 davs for being drunk, and sent him to prison for 3 months with hard labour for exposing the cards. On the application of Police Super. Rees an order was given to destroy the cards and goods.

Unlicensed Dog. Mary Griffiths, Dare Street, Aber- dare, was fined 2s. 6d. for keeping a dog without a licence.

Using a Catapult. Hugh Thomas, Trecynon, a youth 171 years of age, was summoned for throw- ing stones in Aberdare Park. Mr. W R. Morgan prosecuted for the Aberdare District Council, and said that frequent complaints had been made lately of boys throwing stones in the Park. P.C. Jones deposed that at 8.25 on June 13th he saw the defendant at the top of the Park. He had a catapult in his possession, and was shooting stones. J Mr. D. W. Jones, one of the magis- 1 trates, said that it was illegal to use trates, said that it was illegal to use catapults. The boy's father, who appeared in- stead of his son, was ordered to pay 10s.

Damaging Crass. John Whally Jones, John Owen and Wm. Sibley were brought up for com- mitting wilful damage to grass and a fence, the property of the Bwllfa Co. P.S. Wellsbv spoke to seeing the three defendants at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 18ih. He saw a field on fire, to the extent of about 8 or 9 acres, and a fence was also in flames. He after- wards noticed the three defendants about half a mile from the scene of the fire. He followed them to Cwmdare. They told him they had come from Mardy, and Owen added: "I hope there's not much damage done. This has spoiled our pleasure. I hope they won't know about it in Mardy." Joseph Price, farm bailiff, proved the damage, which amounted to 30s. The defendants were fined 20s. each, and 10s. each damages, and costs, mak- ing 27s. each.

Paternity Case. Mr. W. Thomas mentioned the case of M. J. Hopkins v. Albert Hees, Llwydcoed, and said that Mr. W. Ken- shole and himself were engaged in it. Mr. Kenshole was unable to be pres- ent, and he asked for an adjournment for 14 days. This was agreed to.

Theft from Penny Bazaar. Thomas Morgan, Pembroke Street, Aberdare, was brought up on a charge of stealing several articles from the Penny Bazaar in Canon Street. Mrs. Edith Williams, manageress, said she saw defendant in the shop, and it was reported to her that he had placed an ornament in his pocket without paying for it. She spoke to him and he ad- mitted the charge. She then pulled out several tins of polish and blacking and an ornament from his pocket, none of which had been paid for. The yalue of the stolen articles was 8d. Defend- ant was under the influence of drink at the time. Lily Reardon, an assistant at the shop, corroborated. P.C. Hunt deposed to arresting pris- oner in the shop and conveying him to Aberdare Police Station. In reply to the charge he said: "1 went to the shop and took these things. I had a drop of drink. I am willing to pay for them." It was stated that prisoner had been discharged from the Army, suffering I I from rheumatism, and was in receipt of an Army pension of 17s. 6d. a week. He was fined -61 or 21 days.

Four Shillings a week. Leyshon Jones, 1 Evans Place, Gad- lys, was summoned by Sarah Ellen Davies, Trecynon, to show cause, etc. Defendant was not present. Miss Davies said she gave birth to a male child in July, 1915. Leyshon was the father, and he had paid her all ex- penses and 3s. 6d. a week from the com- mencement. She, however, wanted an. order against him. Mrs. Margaret Thomas, aunt of com- plainant, deposed that Jones had ad- mitted paternity to her. The Bench made an order of 4s. a week.

Juvenile Court. A boy 13 years of age living in Ynys- lwyd, Aberaman, was charged with stealing 2s. 6d. from a small boy named Elma Morgan. The latter said that his aunt gave him 2s. 6d. to make some purchases. He met the defendant in Victoria, Square, and he took the 2s. 6d. from him and replaced it with a penny. When he went to Pegler's shop it was then he discovered the theft. The police were informed. The defendant admitted the charge. Police Super. Rees remarked that other similar cases had been reported, but it was not known whether this de- fendant was responsible for the thefts in those cases. The Bench ordered that the boy should receive four strokes with the birch.

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Aberamanites Wounded. Private Jack Miles, R.W.F., eldest son of Mrs. and Mr. Samuel Miles, attendance officer, Brook Street, Aber- aman, has been wounded in the face and right hand by shrapnel whilst in action in France on May 30th. Private Williams, R.A.M.C., Glamorgan St., states that the R.W.F. got over a barricade and made a glorious charge, which won for them great praise. Private Williams, who was at the hospital to which Private Miles was brought, says that Miles was one of the brave lads who got over the parapet, and that his parents can be proud of cheir son. He is now at the Rest Camp, France. We learn he is progressing favourably.

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Mountain Ash Tribunal. On Tuesday, Mr. Griffith Evans pre- siding. There were also present: Messrs John Powell, Thomas Jones, Geo. H. Hall, Geo. Rogers, and W. H. Jones. The military representatives were Col. Morgan Morgan and Sergt. Major Johns. Mr. A. Pincombe and Mr. Fred Stock were also present. Mr. W. U. Williams appealed for temporary exemption for Lewis David Howell, Maesyronen, in order to pre- sent himself for the Senior Examination Welsh Board.—Granted 6 weeks. Edward Dunn, 40 Seymour Street, Mountain Ash, a scavenger in the em- ploy of Mr. Thos. Hill, was granted 3 months. Mr. John Powell raised the question regarding two military representatives being present. Col. Morgan insisted that he had a right to have a clerk present. Mr. Powell said that lie intended to raise the question in another place. David Breeze Edwards, 15 Edwards Street, Miskin, 39 years of age, was granted 2 months. Applicant is an undertaker and is the sole support of a widowed mother. Wm. Lennox Stone, 4 Fife Street, Abercynon, 18 years of age, was grant- ed 2 months. He is a plumber appren- ticed to Mr. S. G. Collis. David Lewis Daniels, Ahercynon, a baker's vanman in the employ of 1. J. Humphreys, appealed for total exemp- tion. He supports his father and mother. He is 18 years of age. Not assented to. The Ynysybwl Co-op. Society appeal- ed for absolute exemption for their secretary, Mr. Samuel Davies, 14 Hill Street, Aberaman. Adjourned. Eli Fine, pawnbroker, Penrhiwcei- ber, was granted 6 months. He had already been granted two months by the Aberdare Tribunal. He was the sole executor of his deceased father's estate. Mr. Stanley Jones, Pontypridd, repre- sented Fine. E. J. James, 13 Margaret Street, Abercynon, 26 years of age, and un- attested, claimed absolute exemption. He is a butcher, buyer, slaughterer, and sole proprietor of two businesses. He had already been granted 3 months. His father knew nothing about the business and couldn't kill a sheep. A member: Perhaps he couldn't. Granted one month. Wm. Price, 48 Crawshay Street, Ynysybwl, a house-coal haulier, was not present when called and the case was adjourned. Mr. Ellis Lewis was also called but failed to attend. Sydney J. Williams, 41 Margaret Street, Abercynon, was granted one month. He is gardener, cowman and shepherd to Edmund J. Jones and Sons, butchers, Abercynon. Richard Evans, 11 Glanlay Street, Penrhiwceiber, and unattested, appeal- ed for absolute exemption. He is an oil merchant and had failed to dispose of his business. His father is a colliery fireman. Adjourned for 14 days for medical examination. Max Freedman, 2S Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, a watchmaker, appealed for total exemption. He is 25 years of age, and supports his widowed mother and two unmarried sisters. One brother was killed in the South African War, and another had died since attest- ing. One is about to go to France and another is just about to join the Army. Under these circumstanoes the Tribunal adjourned the matter for military in- quiry. Eli Corb, 8 Phillip Street, Mountain Ash, a credit draper, has been totally rejected by the Medical Board. Edward Tudor Davies, 2 Park Villas, Mountain Ash, a tailor, was granted 6 months. His father is unable to attend to business. Wm. David Jones, a partner in the firm of Jones Bros., grocers, Aber- cynon, asked for 14 days only. Chairman: A reasonable request. Granted. Win. Howell Thomas, hairdresser, Navigation Villas, Miskin, appealed for total exemption. The members of the Tribunal were convulsed with laughter as applicant's case was read by the Clerk. I have been placed in Class C 3, and for once in my life I was al- most pleased that I was a failure. When I was placed on the scale the doctor said, What's this?' and I told him, A shadow.' "—Granted 6 months. Cyril Probert, Ab-erffrwd Road, Mountain Ash, was granted 6 months to allow him to complete his studies for the ministry.

2nd CLAM. VOLUNTEER TRAINING CORPS, ABERDARE. Orders for Week Ending July 8, 1916. Monday.—Rifle Practice 7 p.m. Tuesday.—Parade at 7.45. Major James will be present to enrol mem- bers in County Volunteer Regiment. Wednesday.-Rihe Practice 7 p.m. Saturday.-Rifle Practice 6 p.m. For Duty.-Platoon Commander W C. Cox; Platoon Sergt. R. L. Berry; Section Commander T. O. Osmond. A. L. GREGOR, Company Commander.

r. • and Down tho Valley YNYSYBWL. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. OUTING. On Tuesday the em- ployees of the headquarters branch of the Ynysybwl Co-operative Society were favoured with glorious weather on the occasion of their annual outing, which this year took the form of a I charabanc drive to Porthcawl. SERVICES. The New Road English Congregational Church held their anniversary services on Sunday and Monday last. The special preacher was the Rev. J. C. Lloyd, of Three Crosses, Dunvant. Mr. Lloyd is very well known in this locality, having' for fourteen years previous to his taking up his present pastorate ministered at Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Church. He also acted as Secretary of the Ynysybwl Free Church Council. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS. A well-attended meeting of the United Nonconformist Sunday Schools Com- mittee was held at Noddfa Vestry on Sunday, when it was decided that, owing to the war and the great im- portance of producing the maximum quantity of coal for our Navy, the Non- conformist Sunday Scheols be asked to hold no demonstration this year, and consequently there would be no necessity for closing down the collieries at Ynysy- bwl on that day as has been the custom. The schools were recommended to hold their annual teas and games as usual. The secretarial arrangements were carried out by Mr. Richard Woosnam. AMBULANCE EXAMINATION. — The result lists of the examination held by the Zion (St. John) Ambulance Class this year reflects great credit on Dr. H. Whitely, the lecturer, and the instruct- ors, Messrs. Rees Hopkins and Maxwell Davies. Nearly all candidates were successful. First-aid certificates were obtained by: Henry J. Wright, David J. Lewis, Frank H. Beesley, William H. Watkins, David H. Morris, and John Jenkins. The following passed for Vouchers: William Woosnam, Bertie G. Kerslake, James A. Emery, and John M. Elias. The medallion was obtained by William Prosser, and labels by Rees Hopkins and Maxwell Davies. PIT-HEAD BATHS. The inhabit- ants of Ynysybwl will be greatly inter- ested in the experiment of the Ocean Coal Co. in the erection, at their Tre- harris Colliery, of pit-head baths for their workmen. The company, a short time previous to the outbreak of war, despatched a party, consisting of repre- sentatives of their officials and work- men to the chief continental colliery districts to inspect the pit-head baths there. The installation of the Treharris baths is the direct result of these visits. The party were accompanied through- out the tour by Air. Edwin Williams. Arfron, Ynysybwl, who was appointed to represent the Ynysybwl workmen of the Ocean Co. Mr. Williams, who was present at the opening ceremony, referred to the Treharris baths as being better equipped than those on the continent. Among others present at the ceremony were: Air. Edward Jones, •T.P. (agent), and Air. Atorgan J. John, ALE. (manager). NODDFA. Special services in con- nection with Noddfa Sunday School were held on Sunday evening. The superintendent, Mr. John Isaac, pre- sided, and spoke of the progress made by Noddfa School during past years. When referring to the crisis in which churches were passing through in these abnormal times he pointed out the great responsibility of the churches in the religious welfare of their young. He asked for greater support by the older members in this impo,rtant part of Christian work. Solos were given by: Maggie Jane Price, Phyllis Evans, Alattie Thomas, Alaggie Ellen Lewis, and Alessrs. Robert Thomas and Ellis Lloyd. Recitations. Teddy Cynliffe Jones, Wallace Richards, and Messrs. Tom Price and David Isaac. Quartette by David Maddy (bass), Miss Mattie Thomas (soprano), Miss Maggie Ellen Lewis (contralto), and Mr. John Isaac (tenor). The accompanists were Miss Maggie Roberts and Miss Lizzie M. Lewis. Medallions for regular attend- ance at the Sunday morning services were presented to:—Wallace Richards, William James Roberts, Idwal Roberts, Teddy Cynliffe Jones, Evan D. .Toups, Robert Idris Jones, Wille John Aladdy, Alary Alargaretta Rees, Harold Bagshaw. Sarah Ann Rees and Kitty Bagshaw. SCRIPTURE EXAMINATIONS. The result of the examinations held by the Baptist Sunday School Union of Wales is now to hand. Noddfa succeses are as follows:—First 3tage (oral), Idwal Roberts, 95; Edward Glyndwr Isaac, 75; Sarah Roberts, 50; John Phillips, 40; Hughes D. Jones, 30; Wil- liam John Price, 30; Tommy Price, 20. Second stage (written): Annie Alay Jenkins, 62; Mary Margretta Rees, 52. Alaggie Jane Price. 48; Teddy Cynliffe Jones, 38; Phyllis May Evans, 36; 3rd stage (written): David Isaac, 53; Goronwy R. Jones, 51; Gwen Price, 51; David James Price, 49; William Thos. Henry Davies, 46. Fourth stage (written). Aneurin Roberts, 65. Though such a small percentage of scholars sat the examination this year, two first prizes for the highest marks in the Pontypridd district have been brought to Noddfa Church. These were obtained by Miss Annie May Jenkins in the 2nd stage, and by Air.. Aneurin Roberts in the 4th stage. The teachers of the various classes are also to be compli- mcnted on the excellent results obtained in the various stages. They were: 1st stage, Mr. Robert Thomas; 2nd stage, Mr. Aneurin Roberts; 3rd stage. Mr. David James.

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ABERCWMBOI. YOU will be pleased after calling at JAY'S. PERSOXAL. Mr* Hugh Williams, Bronallt. who met with an accident a fortnight ago, was operated upon on Monday. He is still very ill. ACCIDENT. Mrs. Jones, Dolycoed, wife of Air. E. Jones, builder, met with an accident on Saturday last by falling in the kitchen. She fractured her arm. MILTTA-RY. Private Jack Jenkins, Glamorgan Yeomanry, is home at 10 Bronallt Terrace, on a short leave from Oswestry. Previous to enlistment he was emploved at Miskin Co-op. Stores. A PRESENTATION CONCERT in honour of Private D. Watkin Phillips, A.S.C., was held on Friday at the Hall. fr. D. J. Evans made an ideal chair- man. Solos were rendered by Alessrs. W. Williams. Mostyn Street; J. Evans and George Jones; Mesdames J. Mor- gan Evans and T. Edmund Price, Cwm aman. Aliss S. D. Davies presented Private Phillips oh behalf of the Heroes' Fund with a glow watch. Re- citation was given by Miss Minnie Maud Jones.

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ABERAMAN. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. FROI BOAIBAY. Private W. Sam James, R.A.M.C.. Cynon Street, in a letter to his sister, written from Bombay, states that he is on his way to Mesopotamia. and is in excellent spirits. AVAR NEWS. — Private William John Davies, of 374 Cardiff Road, has been transferred from the Royal Engineers to the Royal Garrison Ar- tillery, and is now in Gibraltar. He has been out ten months, and was recently in hospital ill. He writes to his wife and family stating that he is much better. ON FURLOUGH. Rifleman Willie Gough, 3-lst Mons., son of Mr. James Gough, New Street, and who is stationed at Oswestry, has been home on his last leave prior to his departure to the front. He joined the colours in De- cember last. He has two brothers in the Army, viz., Tom and Fred. They are with the Welsh Regiment in Nor- folk. OBITUARY. We regret to chronicle the death of Miss Martha Davies, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Davies, 18 Hill Street, which took place on Monday morning last. She was employed at Mr. Owen Jones', Draper, Gadlys. She was 22 years of age. The inter- ment takes place on Friday in Pem- brokeshire. General sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved family. DEATH. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. and Gunner George Richards. R.G.A., 374 Cardiff Road. on the death of their nine-months-old son, Daniel Richards, which occurred on Friday last. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. T. Edmunds, B.A., Carmel, Aberdare, officiated. The mourners were: Alessrs. Daniel Davies and Daniel Vaughan, uncles, and Charles James, friend. The deceased's father, Gunner Richards, has been on active service in France for six months. He is quite well, and hopes to come home shortly, FROAI THE TRENCHES. — Airs, Alice Gray, 37 Cardiff Road, has re- ceived a letter from her cousin, Private Jack Lewis, 18th Welsh, who is now on active service in France. He says: "We have been in action, and are now out from the trenches for four days' rest at the Rest Camp behind the lines. It is a warm shop, and we are glad to come out to have a clean up, as we have no chance of cleaning up whilst in the trenches. We were very tired after having all our clothes on for four days and nights. How are the boys at home getting on. Give my best respects to them all.—Jack." WAR NEWS. We learn that Sergeant Edward Gray, 9th Welsh, who has been seriously ill in hospital in France, is progressing favourably. Sergeant Gray is the second son of Mrs. Alice Gray, 37 Cardiff Road. He is now at a private hospital in Shrewsbury. He joined the colours at the com- mencement of hostilities. He has served eight years with the Volunteers and Territorials. He has been in several battles, including the great charge of Hill 70, and the battles of Ypres, Givenchy, and Hulluich. The only scar he has is the result of a slight wound on the arm caused by a shrapnel hit. He was brought to England on June 17th, 1916. Sergeant Gray's youngest brother has been in the Army. He is Evan Gray, of the 5th Welsh, who was discharged from the service after 21 months' training. He was vli old Volunteer, who joined at the out- break of war. Sergeant Gray, in a letter to his mother, states that he is as well as can be expected. He would like to have the "Leader" sent to him. He will probably be home for two months, as he has to go to a convalescent home for a month.

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at the Mountain Ash Pavilion. The Mountain Ash Band, under the con- ductorship of Mr. Willie Greenwood, was in attendance. The proposed sports were postponed. HOAIE ON FURLOUGH. Private George Frederick Davies is home from Epsom on a few days' leave. He be- longs to the Welsh Guards, and has had ten months' service. He leaves shortly for France with the good wishes of his friends. His wife and family live at 11 Victoria Street.—Private E. J. Thomas, of the R.W.F., is home on leave from Oswestry, prior to leaving for the front in a few days. Private Thomas joined almost at the outbreak of war. He is the only son of Mr. and Airs. Thomas, 69 Clarence Street. Good luck to him. IIOAIE WOUNDED. Last week Consort Street was gaily decorated from top to bottom to welcome home one of our gallant heroes in the person of Sergeant William Ham, of the Somer- set. Light Infantry, who has been badly wounded in the forehead by shrapnel. He was wounded at Armatees, and was taken to a hospital in France, where he lay for a considerable time in a critical condition. Mrs. Ham, accompanied by her sister, journeyed all the way to France to visit him. We are now pleased to state that he is progressing slowly at his home, 69 Consort Street. He joined soon after the outbreak of war, and was drafted out to France last October.