The Aberdare Leader

Empire Theatre Mountain Ash. Sole Proprietor SYDNEY VEREKER 6.30 Twice Nightly. 8.30 Mr. Leonard Mortimer Regrets his inability to perform the first 3 nights of the week owing to serious illness, but he will POSITIVELY APPEAR at each performance This Night (Thursday), Friday and Saturday in the great drama 'The City of Sighs & Tears' First Pantomime at the Empire Monday, April 30, and during the week. The Screaming Funny Pantomime LITTLE JACK HORNER Presented by NELSON BURRETT. Including SID STANTO and his wonderful Dog, | W. H. GAY (Champion Dancer) and CLIFF MACKENZIE (Light Comedian). Star cast of First Class Artists and Full Chorus. ONE OF THE BEST ATTRACTIONS TOURING. PRICES OF ADMISSION 3d. Cd. ad. Id. Bovernment Tax ld. ld. ld. 2d. AMOUNT TO PAY Cd. ad. Td. lid. Prepaid Small Avertisements. Inserted at the following specially low rates:- One week. 3 wks. 6 wks. 12 words 0 9 1 9 3 0; 20 „ 1 0 2 6 4 0 28 I 1 3 3 3 5 0 86 „ 1 6 4 0 6 0 44 „ 1 9 4 9 7 0 These charges apply only to the follow- ing classes of advertisements:—Apart- ments. Situations (Vacant or Wanted). ¡ To Let, Lost or Found, and Miscellaneous Sales and Wants. Trade Advertisements will be charged hn additional 50 per cent. Properties for Sale or Wanted at double above rate. If not prepaid extra will be charged. Advertisement and Publishing Offices, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare. All replies to be called for at the Office. Advertisers who desire to have replies sent to them should forward stamps. FOR SALE. GRAMOPHONE and 220 Records, 2 G Horns and Recorder. In perfect going order. Real bargain,-25 Duffryn Street, Mountain Ash. GOOD Second-hand Piano, £ 15. Piano, nearly new, £ 32. Magni- ficent Piano in Walnut, 235 cash. Pianos are very scarce. Cash Buyers are advised to see the above at Phillips, 5 Canon Street, Aberdare. FOLDING Baby Carriage. Practi- callv new.—Radford, 2 Beddoe Street, Aberaman. TWO Violins—1 Stainer Model: 1 Duke. London (stamped) Par- ticulars on application. 10 Neville Terrace, Gadlys, Aberdare. A SECOND-HAND Broadwood Piano. Cheap.—Apply, Victor Freed, Mourifein Ash. SECOND-HAND Singer's Sewing Machine.—Apply, Victor treed, Mountain Ash. SEVEN Feet handsomely carved «ak sideboard. Original cost £ 50. Will sell for;ClS 18s. Great opportulll- tv for hotel proprietot-s.-Victorl"reed, Mountain Ash, C1AMPINES Eggs and Broody Hens. j Chidgey, Derihir Farm, Llwyd- coad, Aberdare. BRED to Lay from the finest blood in the Kingdom. White Leg- horns, White Wyandottes, Buff Or- pingtons, Anconas, Rhode 1. Reds. Eggs for Sitting from 5s. to 6d dozen; unfertiles replaced, or 15 iaot replaced. Chicks double. Broody lieus. Davies, Fruiterer, Jubilee Road, Aberaman. EGGS for Sitting. — R.I.R., Leg- horns and Wyandottes. Eggs, 4s. 6d. per dozen. Chickens, double. No better layers than the parents of -these.—Stephens, 10 George Street, Aberaman. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. TWO Houses, Nos. 25 Gorsedd St. and 15 Beadon Street, Mountain Ash.—Apply, J. Davies, 4 Dillington j. Terrace, Penrlllwcelber. PROPERTIES WANTED. WANTED to purchase seven roomed house .in or near town.—Apply, W. R. Jones, 21 Cardiff Street, Aber- dare. I NOTICE. 1 CATHERINE MARY WHITCOMBE, 8 9 Griffith Street, Aberdare, wife of Sergt. J. J. Whitcombe, 9th Welsh Regt., now out in France, hereby de- clare that anyone making false state- ments about my character will be im- mediately prosecuted. Signed, (Mrs.) CATHERINE MARY WHITCOMBE. TO LET. ROGGH Grazing Land around Aber- dare Merthyr Colliery, Hirwain Common.—Apply/ Agent, Bute Es- tate Office, Cardiff. RESPECTABLE Lodgings near Black Lion Crossing. Suit friends.—Apply, 1 Leader Office. BEDROOM and Sitting-room, with JD attendance. Moderate terms. — Apply, B.Z., Leader Office. 11 ROOMED House in pleasant L position in Aberdare. Immed- iate possession.—Apply, A, "Leader" Office. TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOUSE and Shop, 4 Nith Street (Corner of Wind St.).—Apply 31 Albert Street after 6 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS. THE GLYN NEATH Fanciers'Asso- ciation will hold an Exhibition of Poultry and Vegetables on August 23, 1917, at Glyn Neath.—Further particu- lars apply D. Biggs, Secretary. IT is easy to rear every chick to lay at six months old if you sprinkle Karswood Chicken Powder, containing ground insects, regularly over their soft food. 2d., 6d., Is.—Jones, 9 Oxford Street, Mountain Ash. NO DEAD CHICKS.—To make your poultry pay, you must rear every chick, and the only sure way to do this is to feed them for the first three weeks exclusively on Armitage's No. 1 Origin- al Dry Chick Food, and follow on with Armitage's No. 2 Crow-On Chicken Mixture, and Armitage's No. J Small Chicken Corn. Manufactured by Ar- mitage Brothers, Ltd., Poultry Food Specialists, Nottingham.—Sold by D. J. Price, Royal Stores, Penrhiwceiber; W. L. Herbert, Herbert Stores, Cwm- aman, Aberdare; John Davies, Duke Street, Aberdare; T. L. Castree, Corn Merchant, Mountain Ash; Jones Bros., Margaret Street, Abercynon; R. H. Pugh, Margaret Street, Abercynon. CATARRH Deafness, Influenza, C Bronchitis; Laryngitis, Hay Fever and Colds, all suffering from these ailments should not delay in pos- sessing a PYNINHALER. Particulars of this quick and effective remedv can be had gratis. Write now for free booklet, Pyninhaler, 119 Haydons Park Road, Wimbledon, London, S.W. 19. -IHIP,OPODY.-Corns, Bunions, In- '.J growing Toe-Nails are dealt with scientific methods by a certificated chiropodist. Residences visited any- ,here in district. Moderate fees. fiewis, 1 Canon Street (Oppcsite Post Office), Aberdare. | FINE Sc CO., 18b Whitcombe « Street, Aberdare, are buying celling Second-hand Furniture. SECOND-HAND CLOTHING BOUGHT and SOLD AT SILVERMAN'S ARMY • £ 5 STORES, 15 CARDIFF ROAD, ABERDARE. (Opposite Full Moon Hotel.) Army Boots a Speciality. LLOYDS BANK LIMITED. I Owing to the shortage of the Staff through Military Service the CWMAMAN Office will be Closed for the duration of I WAR, on and after the 1st MAY, 1917. DEFENCE OF THE REALM. NOTICE. ANY Person oi* Persons Trespassing on or Damaging ALLOTMENTS will be guilty of a summary offence against the Defence of the Realm Regu- lations, and are liable to a penalty not exceeding £100 and six months im- prisonment. By Order, W. R. MORGAN, Clerk. The Aberdare Urban District Council, Town Hall, Aberdare. QUAKERS' YARD. TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE. Mr. D. W. HOWELL, F.A.I., has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Royal Hotel, Treharris, on Thursday, May 3rd, 1917 (at 6 p.m. sharp), subject to such con- ditions of sale as shall be then and there produced:— All that substantial messuage or dwelling-house known as "Danygraig Villa," Cefn Clas, Quakers' Yard. The premises are held for 99 years from the 1st day of January, 1897, at the annual ground rent of £ 4. This property contains Three Rooms on the ground floor and Four Bedrooms on the first. floor. The outbuildings consists of Stables and Piggeries. There is also a large Garden, measuring about 1 rood 34 perches, mope or less, and containing a number of Fruit Trees, and also some spare land suitable for Poultry rearing or other domestic uses. Possession will be given on completion of purchase. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Metropolitan Chambers, Mountain Ash, or to Cwilym Jones, Esq., Solicitor, Bank Chambers, Moun- tain Ash. NOTICE. Re Felix Lewis, late of 56 Dean Street, I Aberdare, Retired Postman, deceased. ALL Persons having any claims as Creditors or as next of kin of the above named deceased, who died on the 10th April, 1917, are requested to forward particulars to me, the under- signed, on or before the 27th April inst. —T. GRIFFITHS, 22 Victoria Sq., Aberdare, Solicitor for the Widow (the intended Administratrix). ROBERTSTOWN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Second Annual FLOWER SHOW Will be held on MONDAY, AUG. 6 (BANK HOLIDAY), 1917. Open Classes for Cardeners, Cottagers. Flowers, Vegetables, & Potato Peeling. Drawing and Painting for School Children. For Schedules, apply-E. J. Evans, Secretary, 24 Philip St., Robertstown, Aberdare. WANTED. YOUNG Lady Clerk, shorthand typ- ist preferred. — Letter, F.A., Leader Office, Mountain Ash. OFFICE Desk and Furniture, Second-hand Linoleum.—Letter, F.A., Leader Office, Mountain Ash. YOUNG Lady with drapery counter experience. Welsh. — Apply, Masters &. Co. (Clothiers), Ltd., Aber- dare. WANTED to Buy a Second-hand Piano, to suit learner. Apply by letter giving price, to F.O.. Leader Office. A CAPABLE General Seri-,tiit.- I)- A ply. Housekeeper, Bee Hive, Aberdare. YOUNG Ladies from 4 to 6 years' ex- perienc-e for Manchester* Counter, Al)i)iv, Powell and Jones, Bee Hive, Aberdare. piOOK-GENERAL. State experience j, and salary required.—Apply, J. H. Powell and Son, Emporium, Cwm- ainan. LADY Teacher.—Apply, giving par- ticulars of qualifications, to D., Leader Office, Aberdare. IMMEDIATEIiY. a good, honest -L girl, 18 to 25. A good home and good wages given.—Apply, M. John, Conwil Dairy, Fforchaman Road, Cwm- aman. WANTED temporarily by the Aber- dare Urban District Council Two Expert Shorthand Typists (Male or Female). Commencing" salary, 30s. per week..—Apply, giving two refer- ences to Town Hall, Aberdare, on or before Wednesday, May 2nd, 1917. — W. R. Morgan, Clerk", Town Hall, Aberdare. AIR,DRESSING.-W,nteci a re- I-L spectable boy as apprentice. — Apply, Lewis, 1 Canon St., Aberdare. HOUSE in Aberdare. Rent, 25s. to 28s. £ 1 given for key.—Applv, H.O., Leader Offioe. II

BIRTHS, 14ARRIAGES a'1d DEATHS EIRTHS, MARRIACES, DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND IN MEMORIAM NOTICES Are charged at the minimum rate of 1/6 for 80 words, and sixpence for each additional ten words or part of ten words, and must be prepaid. List. of wreaths and wedding pres- ents are charged at the minimum rate of Is. Rd. for one inch and Is. for each additional inch. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS^ WOODFORD. Mrs. Woodford and family, 48 Monk Street, Aberdare, desire to thank all kind friends who sent them messages of sympathy and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement. EVANS.—The widow and family of the late Mr. Jacob Evans, 341 Cardiff Road, Aberaman, beg to thank all kind friends who extended them sym- pa thy in their recent sad bereave- ment; also for floral tributes received. HARRIS.—Mrs. Harris, 4 Highland Place, Aberdare, desires to thank the many friends who sent messages of sympathy and floral tributes to her in her recent sad bereavement. LLO!YD.—Mrs. Lloyd and family, of Penrhiwceiber Road, Penrhiwceiber, wish to sincerely thank all friends for kind sympathy and floral tributes in their sad bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. THOMAS. In loving memory of Margaret Ann Thomas, beloved wife of John Thomas, 8 Hawthorn Terrace, Aberdare, who died April 29, 1914. Ever remembered by her mother, sister and brothers. We saw her fading day by day, And gently sinking fast away, And often in our hearts did pray That she would longer with us stay." HUGHES.—In loving memory of my dear husband, John Hughes, who de- parted this life October 16th, 1915. Fondly remembered by wife and children.—Also my dear daughter, Myfanwy Maud, who departed this life April 30th, 1916. Never for- gotten by mother, brothers and sisters. Christ will clasp the broken chain, Closer when we meet again. DAVIES.-In loving memory of my dear husband, John Ellis Davies, 7, Gadlys Street, who departed to rest April, 1916. Sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons and daughter. Davs of feadness still come o'er us, Secret tears do often flow, For memory keeps our dear one near Though he died a year ago. (us

INQUEST AT MOUNTAIN ASH. On Wednesday morning, at the Mountain Ash Police Station, Mr. It. J. Rhys, district coroner, conducted an inquiry touching the ..death of William Rees. John Ellis identified and stated that deceased lived at 63 Woodland Street, Mountain Ash. He was 46 years of age, and was an incline hitcher at the Deep Duffryn Colliery. He was hurt on Saturday, April 21st, and was taken straight to the hospital, where he died a few hours afterwards. He leaves a widow and no children. Nurse G. Bryant stated that de- ceased was admitted on Saturday morn- ing at 11.30, suffering from compound fractures of the tibia, fibula and ribs. He died the same evening. John Morgan Rees, a mason, deposed that at the time of the accident he was helping deceased. Witness saw a full journey come along, and deceased told him to knock the wire three time. He gave the signal, and the journey worked, and then deceased shouted out. Witness found deceased right on the side of the road up the shunt. There were 18 trams, and the chain was attached to the seventh tram. One tram right opposite deceased was off the road. There was another tram off as well. Deceased usually gave plenty of time to witness to knock. On this occasion he failed to release the ,chain before calling to witness to "pull up." David Morgan, overman, stated'that he was fetched to the spot by last wit- ness. Deceased said to witness, It pulled up and caught me." He didn't speak after that. John Morgan Rees, re-called, stated that the signal he gave was three and one. The Coroner You said at first you gave three knocks. Which is correct Witness: Three and one. I'm cer- tain. John Griffiths, engine-driver, re- ceived a 6 and 3 signal to say what work was going on. He afterwards got a three and one. He started, and saw there was something wrong. John Owen Jones, manager, produced and explained a plan of the workings. The jury returned a verdict of "Ac- cidental death," no blame attaching to anyone.

Letters to the Editor. TO CORRESPONDENTS. EX-N.C.O.—We cannot publish your letter without your proper name and address attached to it. Besides, we fear that you have mistaken Mr. Davies' attitude.

NEWTOWN SOLDIER'S THANKS. Sir,—I desire to tender my most sin- cere thanks to the Newtown Ladies Patriotic Fund, also the Newtown Jolly Fund for the grand receptions given me on my recent return from abroad on sick furlough. Also for the presentations made to me while at home. It shows that the splendid work that the lads of Newtown have done, and are still doing, for their country's cause is gratefully appreciated, because each of them is given the heartiest welcomé home when he comes back. Their gifts and little acts of kindness to me will always be remembered. I am sure the other lads will agree with me when I say that we are looking forward to the time when we shall receive the "1 inal Welcome Home." Again thanking the both funds for the gifts, I remain, 241845 Pte. T. CAPE. 5th Welsh Regt.

POTATOES AT MOUNTAIN ASH. Dear Sir,—Will you allow me a small space to protest against the unfair dis- tribution of potatoes in Mountain Ash. I am one of many hundreds that have answered the country's call to the land, and am giving both labour and money in my humble endeavour to increase the food supply. But now after digging and toiling I find that there are no seed potatoes to be had, while there are plenty of potatoes for making chips every night, and those that are too small for chips are sold for seed, of which I have a sample about as big as marbles, and for which I had to pay 3d. per pound. There must be a serious loophole in our local government to allow people to hold ten or twelve tons of potatoes for making chips, whereas if they were used for seed purposes they would be multiplied at least by six in a few months' time. I think there must be something radically wrong in the Food Controlling Department, when some can buy potatoes, and managers of Co-operative Societies (where the majority of us spend all our money) fail. And even our District Council, who issued leaflets urging everyone to plant every available yard of ground, have been beaten by these local magnates. An order has been placed with the District Council since February for seed potatoes for the piece of ground which I am cultivating. But the answer to all enquiries is that they have not come in. I would like to know how do these fish and chip vendors get them in for chip orgies? It is a burn- ing shame that women have to walk to Aberdare at six in the morning to look for seed potatoes by the time their husbands come home from work, whilst enough to plant two or three allotments are fried up in these chip shops every night.—Yours, WILLIAM DAVIES. 127 Woodland Street, Mountain Ash.

Up and Down the Valley. PENRHIWCEIBER. OUR CORRESPONDENT for Pen- rhiwceiber is Mr. Ben Jones, 46 Rheola Street, to whom all reports should be sent. JA^'S furniture is worth placing U rour best rooms. BETHESDA C.E. On Sunday last a large number was present. A report of the Welsh National Convention at Car- diff was given by Mrs. J. Powell. FUNERAL. The remains of the late Rev. David Lloyd, Penrhiwceiber, were laid to rest at the Mountain Ash Cemetery on Wednesday, April 18th. The Rev. D. Jones, Hermon, the church deceased attended, conducted the ser- vices. At the house the Rev. Rowland Morgan, Creigiau, spoke. A service was held at Hermon, when the Revs. John Morgan, Aberdare; D. Davies. Penrhiwceiber; E. T. Williams and D. Jones took part. At the graveside ad- dresses were given by the Rev. J. R. Evans, B.A., B.D., Mountain Ash, and J. Lewis, Aberaman. They spoke of the £ £ 00(1 w orfc that the late Eev. David Lloyd had done in and outside the church. The following ministers were also present:—G. H. Jones, B.A., Mountain Ash; W. S. Thomas, E. T. Williams, D. Howells, all from Pen- rhiwceiber; T. Jones Davies, Taffs Well; Michael Williams, Cilfynydd; H. Gwmryn Jones, Miskin; R. S, Thomas, Abercynon, and Mr. Lewis, Car- diff. The following were the mourners: Mrs. Lloyd, widow; Miss Nellie Lloyd, daughter; Mr. John Morgan, brother-in- law; Mr. T. Lloyd, brother, and Mrs. J. Lloyd; 2nd coach, Mrs. J. James, Mrs. J. Davies, Mrs. H. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. E. Morgan, sisters; 3rd coach, Miss May Lloyd and Mrs. Griffith Mor- gan, nieces, and Mr. John Lloyd, brother. Following the hearse were: Mr. Lewis Lloyd, brother: Messrs. Emrys^ Lloyd, Thomas Lloyd, j. Llovd and W Hicks, nephews; Howell Morris and John James, brothers-in-law; Herbert Cousin and Mr. T. C. Lloyd, Cardiff.-A memorial service was held at Hermon Chapel on Sunday last. Much sorrow is felt at the death of Mr. Lloyd, who was highly esteemed.

ABERCYNON. JAY'S easy payment system is easy for yon. OBITUARY. On Wednesday morn- ing, April 18tli, Davi' Willie Jones, son of Mr. and Mis. William Jones, 10. feouth Street, passed away after a brief illness. He was only nine years of age. He was a very bright little boy, always at the top of his class in the elementarv school, and at all times heading the list of successful candidates in the C.M. Scriptural Examinations. His death i& deeply regretted by his many playmates, who assembled in large number at the funeral on Monday afternoon. His re- mains were interred at Ynysybwl Ceme- tery, the officiating minister being the Rev. R. S. Thomas. The hymn "Bugail Israel," was sung by his class- mates, in charge of Mr. T. R. Wigley, schoolmaster, at the house. The chief mourners were: Mother and father; Misses M. E. Pugh, Sarah Annie Jones, and Tilly Jones, sisters; Mrs. Wil- liams and Mrs. Davies, Tycroes, aunts; Mrs. Evans, Llanidloes, aunt; Mr., Evans, Abercynon, uncle; Mrs. Mills" Llanidloes; Messrs. R. and D. Jarman, Ystrad, and Mr. W. D. Rogers, Ynysy- bwl. At the graveside the Rev. R. S. Thomas prayed, and the hymn, "Bvdd myrdd o ryfeddodau," was sung. Floral tributes were received from the follow- ing:-(I) Dad, Mam and Sisters; (2) Aunties Maggie and Cissie; (3) Marv and Walter; (4) Uncle and Aunt; (5) Teachers and Scholars of Tabernacle Sunday School and Band of Hope; (6) Carnetown Mixed School; (7) Staff of the Abercynon Infants': (8) Miss Elsie Davies; (9) Miss Ada Williams, Mount- ain Ash; (10) Neighbours (two wreaths); (11) Mrs. J. Roberts, South Street. Deep sympathy is felt with Mr. and' Mrs. Jones and familv in their ber- eavement. THE DOGS OF DEVON. On Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday, in aid of the Pontypridd Cottage Hospital, three ex- cellent performances of the comic opera, entitled "Dogs of Devon," were given, at the Workmen s Hall by the Aber- w')n°\h R 1C r°Clety' President, was M'. Bruce Jones, D.C. The con- ductor was Mr. H. H. Battram. The principal parts were taken as follows:- Sir Irancis Drake, Mr. Will Wilton;. 1WU 'T P.bmouth," Mr. Dan low ell; Spanish Ambassador, Rev. J. E. Jones; Sir Wilfred Leigh, Mr. Lewis Hilham Evans; Captain of the Guard, Mr Evan Davies; Noah Fleming, Mr. Emlyn Powell; Captain Hugh Fleming, Mr. Evan Lloyd; Simple Simon, Mr. H. H. Battrim; the Sergeant of Beefeaters, Mr., Will Tyler; Town Clerk of Plymouth, Mr. Joe Ward; Town Crier, Mr Francis Gibbon; Dolores, Miss Bettie Howells; Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. D. J. Powtll; Dame Margery Fleming, Mrs. L Dwyer; Maids, Miss Lizzie Ann Lloyd and Miss Taylor. The artistes, choir and conductor deserve much praise. Mr. George Evans was- secretary. The hall was crowded each, evening. The prompters were Messrs., J. R. Taylor and R. S. Hughes. The choir was assisted by an efficient orchestra under the direction of Mr. Haydn LI. Wood, and included: First violin, H. Collins and W Reeu- f>nrf' violin, W. Lewis and W. Evans?' celfo E. Jones; cornet, W. Way; bass, W. Loveluck; flute, J. R. Arthur; oboe,. Oarlic; horn* IVxr. Livesev* oro'fm Tom Morgan. F.V.C.M.T S,, G. Stone. The accompanist was Miss Myra Pugh. Miss Pugh received a gold chsyn and pendant in recognition of her services to the choir. The stage manager was Mr. J. H. Thomas. The National Anthems were sung by Mr. W. Wilton and Mr. Evan Lloyd. The Aber- cynon (St. John) Ambulance Brigade in charge of Supt. H. Evans, and the Boy Scouts and the hall staff rendered service. The members of the choir were: Sopranos, Misses Bettie Howells. L. Mr*- m W," Evans, Misses B. Griffiths A, Taylor, Mrs. H. Gronow. Jfr". J. Bound. Misses M. Tavlor. VT Paget, Gwen Bound, Mrs. A Rees, Misses B. Robinson. B. Davies, A. Davies, R. James, H. Pugh, Mrs. Lewis, Mtsses L. Price. H. Howells, E. Richards, G. Hall, Mrs. A. William- Misses M. Evans. B. Philpin, F. Williams, M. Jones, A. Evans, S. Evans, B. Jones, and Mrs. T. Williams. Altos: Mrs. G. Evans, Miss B. Herbert, Mrs. L. Dwyer, fr". D. Powell, Mrs. S. Lloyd, Mrs. W. T. Humphreys, Miss E. Edwards. Bass: Messrs. George Evans, Griff Edwards, Harry Wilkins^ Alec Rees, Jonah Sag'' :LTISmEvans< Dan Powell, Fred Rir-h ards Tom Williams, Dai Lewis, Eddie ,JosePh Ward, Gwilvm Gou^h Will Thomas, Evan Caulev T!8I! Davies, Will Edwards, Wiff' ? Evan Davies, George .Tones Will TT' £ »"< Gibbon. „n"d RrS:T.Wi" Howells. Ernest Edwards. Henrv Wil- hams, Will Davies, Jim Williams, Jack Jones, Tom Thomas. Will Jones, Will Jones, and Trevor Powell.

An Irishman charged with assault, was asked whether he was guilty, "How can I tell, yourr honour, till I have heard the evidence?" was the reply.