The Aberdare Leader

Early Closing Order. George Thomas, fruiterer, Canon Street; Thomas J1 ason, Duke Street, and Ernest Jones, Gadlys, were ordered to pay 10s. each for selling after the prescribed hours.

Cood Friday performance. Z. Andrews was summoned for hold- ing performances at the Empire and New Theatre on Good Friday. Mr. Andrews said it was done under a mis- apprehension. He thought the dra- matic licence covered everything.—Both summonses were dismissed on payment of costs.

Theft of Coal. John Jewell, Tydraw Houses, Aber- nant, and John Williams, were charged with stealing coal, the property of the P.D. Co. Mr. W. Kenshole prosecuted for the Company. P.S. Caleb Morris deposed that on March 30th lie saw the defendants walking round some trucks of coal at Forge Siding in a suspicious manner. He kept them under observation and later saw them carrying lumps of coal Away. There were no previous convictions and defendants were bound over in the sum of Y-10 to come up for judgment when called upon.

Vale of Neath News. CLYN NEAIH. JAY'S furniture ia worth placing to your best rooms. PERSONAL. We express our deepest sympathy with Miss Mari Evans, teacher at the Council School, in her sad bereavement. Her brother, Lieut. R. P. Evans, 14th Welsh Regiment, has been killed in a bombing accident at the Corps Bombing School, somewhere in Belgium. Lieut. Evans was a native of North Wales, and had obtained his M.A. LECTURE. On Wednesday evening, at Siloh Vestry, Cwmgwrach, Mr. Oliver J. Evans, Glyn Neath, addressed a very large audience on "Types of Noble Womanhood." The address dealt mainly with prominent incidents in the lives of Charlotte Bronte and Joan of Are. Miss Davies, schoolmistress, occupied the chaif. Mr. Evans has only just returned from army service. He is an Aberdare man. PARISH COUNICL. On Tuesday evening last, at the annual meeting of the Parish Council, the following officers were appointed:—Chairman, Mr. Tom Williams; vice-chairman, Mr. W. T. Rowlands; overseers, Messrs. Gomer Eveleigh, W. T. Rowlands, T. Williams, Thomas Harrett. It was reported that t4 tons of seed potatoes had been sold by the Council, and that leases for allot- ment land had been completed. The fencing of allotments was being pro- ceeded with rapidlv. SMOKING CONCERT. On Friday evening, at the Crown Hotel, a concert was given as a welcome home to Private R. Francis. Mr. Harry Davies presided. Mr. Llew Evans was accompanist. Songs, were given by Messrs. Edward Evans, Fred Atkins, Walter Webber, Stephen Lloyd, George Hercombe, Matthew Webber, Ralph Roberts, Mor- gan Evans, and Private Jack Kirly. Private Francis was presented with a cheque. Mr. Bert Taylor was the secre- tary. "IDLE BEN." On Thursday even- ing last, at the Public Hall, a splendid performance of the children's operetta, "Idle Ben," was given by the Aber- pergwm Sunday School Children, in full character, under the baton of Mr. James Davies. The chief chai-iteters were: Idle Ben, Arthur Slocombe; Ben's Mother, Nellie Baker; Fairy Queen, Beatrice Voyce; Beadle, Eddie Jones; A.E., Lizzie Chambers; Grimble, Bert Thomas. The Tutor was Miss Millie Wales. Stage manager, Mr. Clement Davies; assistant, Mr. Percival Davies. The accompanist was Miss Blodwen Price, Pontwalby. The performance was excellent, showing evidence of good training. The Hall Was over-crowded. The Mayor of Neath presided. Miss Edith Phillips rendered the National Anthem.

CODREAMAN. j JAY'S furniture is worth placinr b your t room", SHOE Leather still advancing. Join our Shoe Club and make yonr selection now.—Lewis, J Canon Street, Aberdare. REHEARSAL. At Noddfa Congre- rational Church on Monday evening a Cvmanfa Ganu" rehearsal was held, The Rev. H. P. Jenkins, Saron, opened in prayer. Mr. Thomas Morris, Noddfa,

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CWMAMAN. ALL trams and bnsea lead yon lAY'S. SALB of Household Furniture. Market Hall, Aberdare, Tuesday next, May 1st. Absolutely no reserve. Auctioneer, Mr. D. Morris Powell. Offices, Gadlys Road, Aberdare. PULPITS. The Eev. W. Arthur .Tonps. Merthvr Vale, was the preacher at Soar C..M- Church on Sunday last. —At Moriah Aman (C.) Church the Rev. J. Thomas. St. Clears, preached. MORIAH AMAN M.I.S. On Thurs- dav evening last Mr. David J. Thomas presided. Mr. Edward Lewis, L.T.S.C., delivered a lecture on "Unknown Welsh Musicians and their Works." In the discussion which followed, Messrs. John" Howells, William Meredith, Toau Isaac, William Argust, and Rev. E. J. Owen took part. CITVRTTY CONCERT. At the Public Hall on Wednesday a benefit concert was given in aid of Mr. Grifr Griffiths, a disabled workman. The con- cert was organised bv the TAys Llwvddinnt Lodge of the Order of Ancient 'Britons' Friendly Societv. '1'h- eliairman was Mr. Ðnvid Rees. anrl the •i.eooTTi'nnD.ist va* Annie Kingsbury. Miss Iv'v Mnud Davies. a very promising voung soprano, beautifully rendered fwo RoJOS. Solos were also sung br Miss V. Cough. Porth, son ran o: Miss Rachel Davies. \bordnre. contralto: Mr. James T?o>spr, WatM-own, tenor, and Mr. Bhpn TWell. n..A.1f. Aberdare, baritone. ,fic', Xellie Jones, the well-known nenhilIiOT) simrer, saner some tom'cal verses, accompanied on hn harp h" f, Kiu.?sburv. Mr. Robert Smith. eW.ntio">*st. triyf two Wel«h recitatirn- wliilst the chairman gave a musical recitation, entitled "Driver Jim." "Hen W lad fy Nhadau was sung by Miss Gough and Mr. Rosser.

ABERCWMBOI. YOU will be pleased after calling at /AT S. A CONCERT was held at the Lesser Hall by the Abercwmboi Heroes' Fund on Tuesday last. Private Dannie Davies, of 73 Bronallt Terrace, and Corporal Evan Lodwick, who once re- sided at J. Lewis', Abercwmboi Houses, were each presented with a silver cigarette case by Misses L. D. Davies and M. E. Davies, who. made suitable speeches. Programme: Solo by Mr- Edward Williams. Song, Claudia Davies. Recitation, Eileen Clarke. Song, Willie Lewis. Recitation, Laura Cooper. Songs, Bryn Morton and Maisie Elton. Recitations, Bessie Roberts and Maggie George. Songs, Gwladys Thomas and Bessie Jones. Recitation. Florrie Davies. Duett, Laura and Evelyn Cooper. Songs, Mr. Edward Williams and Bryn Morton. Recitation. Mr. Philip Wills, Song. Madame S. Phillips. The National Anthem was sung by Mr. P. Rees. The chairman was Mr. Sam Davies.

MISKIN. JAY'S furniture is worth placin* in <onr best rooms. MILITARY. Private M. Coleman, of 23 Thomas Street, is now home. Ho will probably go to work at the miiie where he was previously employed. Private Coleman enlisted in the 1st South Wales Borderers in October, 1914, and underwent training at Brecon* Pembroke, and Edinburgh. He wtf" afterwards drafted out to France, and- went through the battles of Givenchy and Neuve Chapelle, where he wa^ wounded. He returned to this country at the beginning of this month.

Aberdare Police Court. Wednesday, April 25th.-Before Messrs R. A. Griffith (Stipendiary), D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones, J. H. Powell and Illtyd Hopkins.

New Magistrate. Mr. W. R. Morgan, Clerk to the Council, introduced Mr. Illtyd Hopkins, the new Chairman of the Aberdare Council, to the Bench. The Stipendiary congratulated Mr. Hopkins on his election, and had great pleasure in inviting him to sit on the Bench. Mr. Hopkins briefly acknowledged.

Crusty Loaves. Breach of New Bread Order. R. H. Miles, Aberdare, and James Evans, bre&d van driver employed by Miles and Son, were summoned for a breach of a Bread Order, viz., selling bread which was not of an even lb. weight. A second summons was issued against James Evans for aiding and abetting the sale. Mr. A. J. Prosser (Messrs. C. &, \V. Kenshole and Pros- ser) defended. Evan Jones, Inspector of Weights and Measures, prosecuted, and gave evi- dence. He said that the Order in ques- tion was issued under the Defence of. the Realm Act, and came into force on; March 12, 1917. The Older had ap- peared in all the newspapers and was well known to everybody. It was to the effect that bread must be.lib., 2ibs., 41bs., blbs., etc., and must not be sold under 12 hours after baking. The Inspector said that at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 30th, he saw Evans in charge of a motor bread-van, delivering bread to D. W. Williams, grocer, A her" mint. Witness approached Evans and asked him if he carried scales and weights. He replied, "Yes." Witness then told him he was going to test the weight of the bread which had been de- livered. On the counter a large num- ber (IÏ 21b. loaves had been placed. Wit- ness weighed Is of them, 11 or which were correct because they were warm. The other 7 were short by 1 oz. in each loaf. Evans remarked that those < ioaves were crusty, and that they were all the previous day's baking. He told him he would be reported. Mr. Prosser addressed the Bench on some legal points, and went on to ex- plain that it was almost impossible to carry out the Order, because it was very difficult to judge what quantity of dough was required to make a 21b. ioaf. The quantity given by Mr. Miles was 2-Jlbs. of dough for a 21b. loaf of bread, but a. loaf which was left in the bake- house for a few minutes too long would become crusty and would weigh less than 2ibs. The Stipendiary said he must treat the Order seriously. The Bench had nothing to do with the difficulty of carrying out the Order, which had been issued under the Defence of the Realm Act. Mr. Prosser further pointed out that the bread in this particular instance was sold wholesale and not retail. Moreover, the sale was not complete. If the Inspector had remained there he would have seen that every loaf would be weighed and those which were not correct would be returned. James Evans, defendant, was called, and said he had delívererl 30 loaves and was about to deliver another 18, when the, Inspector came upon the scene. The 7 loaves referred to were not all one oz. short A few were only oz. short, and some of the others were a little over weight. R. H. Miles gave evidence, and said he had issued instructions that 21 lbs. 4 of dough must be put in for eaen 21b. loaf. Chas. W. Durham, baker, deposed that he had carried out Mr. Miles' in- structions. The Stipendiary said that the Bench had the greatest sympathv with the defendants and other bakers but the Order must be carried out. The Bench were not there to discuss the merits of the Order, but to enforce it, and it must be enforced like other laws. There had been a breach of the Order, but not a very serious one. There was no suggestion of fraud. The case would he dismissed on payment of costs (20s.). He hoped that all bakers would treat the Order seriously.

Selling Fresh Bread. W. E. Price, Cambrian Bakery, Trevor Street, Aberdare, was summoned for a breach of the Bread Order by selling bread which was not 12 hours old. Gwilym Davies, bread haulier, wis summoned for aiding and abetting. Mr. A. J. Prosser defended. P.S. Jas. Griffiths said that at S p.m. on Saturdav, April 14th, lie w Davies

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Aberdare paternity case. William Thomas, Bush Inn, Aber- dare, was summoned by Mary Payne (18), 10 Prospect Place, Trecynon, to show cause, etc. Mr. J. D. Thomas appeared for complainant, and Mr. Harold Lloyd for defendant. Complainant stated that on starch 19th last she gave birth to a child, of whom defendant was the father. In January, 1916, she got employment at Thomas and Evans' in Market Street, Aberdare, where defendant was employ- ed as a clerk. On March 9th, when they were alone in the Stores, defend- ant h.d connection with her. Some time afterwards defendant was ill, and she went to visit him at the Bush. While alone in the room he took ad- I vantage of her. On June <26th miscon- duct took place by the Park Pit. In August she informed him of her condi- | tion. He gave no answer. When she j and her father saw him later he still gave no answer—he did not admit or deny paternity. By Air. Harold Lloyd The interview on Oct. 23rd took about half an hour. He admitted that he had taken her out, but denied that anything wrong had taken place. 'When questioned about it afterwards he would give no answer. She remembered Mr. Knight, Thomas tt- Evans' manager, coming into the room. He asked her where misconduct had taken place, and she replied- it was ht the works. Asked if that was true defendant gave no answer. The Stores were usually locked up by defendant. Defendant had taken her home to Tre- cynon several times. Thomas Evans, la Cledwyn Terrace, Trecynon, a collier, said he was at the Gadlys Arms one evening last July. A man named David Williams was with him. He heard a remark and he and Williams went in the direction of Park Colliery Tip, which is a disused colliery. He saw Miss Payne and a young man. He was not sure who the young man was. Di-.vid Williams, 10 Church How. Trecynon, corroborated the last witness, and added that he identified the defend- ant as the man who was with Miss Payne. Noah Payne, 10 Prospect Place, said he was complainant's father. He spoke of the interview on Oct. 23rd at the Bush Hotel. Defendant's mother said that her son was too young to be a fither, and the son denied that any- thing wrong had happened between him and the girl. Defendant was then called. He said he was 17 years of age last December. It was untrue that he had misconducted himself at any time with complainant. He went fishing up in the direction of the tramroad last June. Harry Lewis was with him. Complainant passed that way, and said she was going to Roger Williams', Gadlys Arms, for some cordial drinks, and he walked with her a little way. In April he was ill at home, and the girl called to see him. He was not alone with her in the room at all. She told him on July 6th that she was in trouble by him. lie replied "I'm not the chap, you go and look for the right man." Cross-examined by Mr. Thomas, wit- ness denied that he ever walked out with her. It was he who generally locked up the stores, and he had the key and could go in at any time. He denied that he was alone with complain- ant at the stores at any time. When complainant called at the Bush during his illness, Mr. Pennington was there all the time. Daniel Evans, step-father of defend- ant, referring to the visit of the girl during his son's illness, said he was sure the girl was not at the Bush for 2, hours. She 'was not there for more than one hour. Albert Pennington .said he entered the room a few minutes after the girl had arrived. He was not sure whether he left the room at all during his stay in--the house. The Stipendiary believed the evidence of the two men who saw the defendant and the girl on the Parle Pit Tip. An order of 3s. 6cl. a week would be made. and costs, and £ 2 2s. advocate's fee.

Women Assault Case. Mrs. Edith A. Kelsall, Glancynon Terrace, Aberaman, summoned a neigh- hour, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Shell, for as- sault, and there was a cross-summons. Mr. W. Kenshole renrcscnted Mrs. Shell. Complainant said that on Saturday, April 14th, she was cleaning her front door when defendant passed and used disgusting language towards her. Later Mrs. Shell struck her with a brush and she had to be attended by a doctor. On the cross-summons, Mrs. Shell said that some bad feeling had been-en- gendered because the pavement had not been cleaned after the delivering of a load of coal. In the melee Mrs. Kel- sall dragged her hair, and she (Mrs. Shell) admitted striking her with the brush. Evidence for Mrs. Kelsall was given by Mrs. Catherine James and Edith May Beard, both of fcrianeynon Terrace. Defendant had no witnesses. Mrs. Shell was fined 10s. and costs and the cross-summons was dismissed.

Up and Down the Valley. HIRWAIN. DON'T delay, but call on JAY. A. J. PADDOCK wishes to announce that he has a branch shop in Cross Street with a fine selection of Baths, Lavatories. Gasfittings, and all Sanitary Hoods, and where all orders for repairs, Ate., may be sent. LET .'AY t-upply voii on their I3&IIY (1,1) nllMlt sy«tem. FOOTBALL. The Hirwain Stars A.F.C. opposed Troedyrhiw at the Hir- wain Common on Saturday last. The homesters won by four goals to two goals. DEMISE. — We regret to report the death of Mr. David Thomas, of 5 Bethel Place. Deceased, who had long been ill, had a paralytic seizure on Saturday evening last, and succumbed on Tues- day morning. He was a popular figure in band circles, and had been band- master of the Hirwain Fife Band. He was a member of St. Lleurwg's Church. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives. ON FURLOUGH. This week Stoker Frank E. Jennings, of the H.M.S. Marlborough, was home on leave. His narration of his experiences in the Jutland Fight was most vivid. FraRk, who was a member of the Hirwain Stars A.F.C., is a native of Dowlais.— Private Tom Williams, of Glanant Street, arrived here on Saturday last from Cardiff Hospital. He has had a prolonged illness, but is now recovering. Private Williams is the son of Mr. Dawkin Williams, sculptor.

TRECYNON. JAY"S furniture 18 worth placing iL jour bent roonib. OBITUAITY. Mr. David Griffiths, •j Clive Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 10th, and was buried on Saturday, April 14th, at the Aberdare Cemetery. He was in his 65th year, and was a faithful deacon at lleolyfelin (B.) for 16 years. The deacons of the above chapel were bearers, viz., Inspector Bevan, Messrs. J. F. Williams, G. Rees, Lewis James, James John, John Harries, Tom Griffiths and William John. The mourners were: Widow and Son; Mrs. Thomas, sister; Mr. Thomas Griffiths, brother; Rev. and Mrs. G. Penar Griffiths, brother; Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Moses, Mrs. Edith Jones, Misses Lizzie and Mary Ann Thomas, Messrs. Aaron and John Lewis Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davies, Mrs. Edwards and daughter, cousins; Mr. Thomas James, brother- in-law; Miss M. A. James, Mr. Rees James, Mrs. Davies and Miss Davies, Ferndale; Mrs. Hughes, Messrs. Griff and T. J. Hughes and Tom Phillips, Ferndale, cousins; Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Watkin Thomas. The late Mr. Griffiths' Sunday School Class also attended. Wreaths were sent by the following:—(1) Sunday School Class; (2) Miss Lydia Phillips, Trecynon; (3) Mr. David Evans and family, Dinas, Carmarthenshire. The Revs. W. A. Jones, Cwmdare; W. Cynog Williams and J. Grawys Jones officiated.

ABERDARE. yqD will be pleased after calling at J A Y'S TABERNACLE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. On Tuesday an exceedingly interesting lecture was delivered by Mr. Louis M. Thomas, B.A., on "Daniel Owen, our Welsh Novelist." The lecturer gave a very graphic description of the various characters depicted in the books of this wonderful Welsh author. Mrs. John Griffiths. Brynhyfryd, oc- cupied the chair. The following took part in the discussion:—Miss Lottie Morris. Rev. T. M .Jeffreys, and Mrs. J. A. Williams. GOOD TEMPLARY. At the Pride of Aberdare lodge on Friday Bro. and Sister Webb attended as visitors, both being in khaki. The former is home on sick furlough after long service at the front, while Sister Susie Webb is an attendant at the officers' quarters, ,-Kiumel Park, Rhyl. She wore a neat khaki coat and skirt with red, decora- tions. Sister D. Price, on behalf of the Lodge, presented Bro. Ivor Webb with a neat silver wrist watch. Bro. Webb returned thanks. Bro. Morgan Parr. L.D., then presented (on behalf of the Sisters of the Lodcres) a silver uencil ease to Sister Webb, who also suitablv responded. Bro. W. T. Price. Sister Webb. Sister D. Price, Sister foul drey, and Bro. Webb gave recita- tions and songs. Sisters Price and Webb ao,ted as accompanists.

CWMBACH. JAY'S easy payment oystem it O"Y for you. SALE of Household Furniture, Market Hall, Aberdare, Tuesday next, May 1st. Absolutely no reserve. Auctioneer, Mr. D. Morris Powell. Offices, Gadlys Road, Aberdare. BRYN SEION Y.P.S. On Sunday morning Mr. W. James read an inter- esting paper. Subject, "Yn fwy na choncwerwyr drwyddo Ef." The Rev. R. Hugh Davies presided. WOUNDED. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Curnow, of 1 Seion Place, have received intimation from the War Office that their son, Private Daniel Curnow, Machine Gun Section, who is in. Meso- potamia, has been severely wounded. This is their third son to be wounded I in the present war. Private Absolom Curncw, their eldest son, is now in Bristol Hospital, and their youngest son, Private. Johnny Curnow, has just re- turned to France from Rhyl, where he was recuperating from wounds.—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis, of 20 Victoria Street, have received intimation from their son, Lance-Corporal Fred Lewis, that he is now in a hospital in Scotland suffering from wounds in his hand. He is with the Seaforth Highlanders.— Private Will Rees, son of Mr. John Rees, of Well Place, has also been wounded, to what extent it is not yet known. WAR HEROES' FUND. — On Tues- day evening, at the Workmen's Hall, a competitive meeting was held under the auspices of the above fund, when Mr. James Pardoe presided. The adjudi- cators were: Music, Mr. D. Rees Davies, G. and I, literature, Rev. R. Hugh Davies, B.A. Guardian John Hughes presented Driver W. H. John, R. F. A who was home on leave from France, where he has been for the last 20 months, with a purse of money. He suitably responded. Awards: Girls' solo, Eunice Mathias, Cwmaman. Boys' Ion solo, Elwyn Rees Evans; consolation prizes, Glyndwr Davies and John Todd. Recitation for girls, divided between Eunice Mathias, Cwmaman, and Gwyneth Wilcox; consolation prizes, Lily Ellis. Annie Bryant, Phyllis Rees. I Recitation for boys, Howard Morgan. Soprano solo. Miss if. Lewis, Aberaman. Best story, Mr. W. R. Evans, Aberaman. Tenor solo, Air. Johnny Lloyd. Comic song, Morgan Nicholas. Recitation for adults, divided between W. R. Evans and T. Hughes. Aberaman. Opening solo. Mrs. C. Harris. On the pro- position of Mr. D. J. Hughes Jones, seconded by Guardian John Hughes, a vot# of thanks was accorded to the adjudicators and chairman. The ac- companists were Miss Gwyneth H. .Tone". Messrs. Herbert Davies, Ivor Vaughan and Daniel Palmer.

YNYSYBWL OCTOGENARIAN DEAO An old resident of Yuysybwl h«s passed awaf in Mr. Peter P. Cousins. ot 133 Robert Street, in his 80th vea1': Born in Pembrokeshire, he migrate1 with his parents at an early age t'J Merthvr, residing at Twynyrodyn unt'1 a bon t 30 years ago, when he came i (J YllvsybwL He worked underground' chiefly at tJwLady Windsor Colliery- until he retired from eoal mining. lie was a staunch Baptist, and one f tlitl founders ol" Zioll English Baptist chure at Ynysybwl. He resided with k1* daughter, Mrs. Wni. Davies. Printed and Published at their Printif^ Works, 19 Cardiff Street, Aberdaf^ ,:n the County of Glamorgan, by Proprietors, W. Pugh and J. Rowlands. I

conducted. The two anthems, "Mor hawddgar yw dy bebyll and "Ceisiwch yr Arglwydd," were sung. Trio by Messrs. Roger Williams, loan Isaac, and Miss Annie Mary Phillips, Cwm- aman. The organist was Mr. Fred Rees, A.L.C.M., Cwmbach. THE FUNERAL of Mrs. Susie Flanders, 2 Woodland Terrace, took place on Saturday last at the Aberdare Cemetery. The Rev. Rees Morris, curate, officiated. The mourners were: Messrs. W. R. Morgan, uncle; F. G. Flanders, father-in-law; John and David Morgan, uncles; David W. Evans, Aberdare, brother-in-law; Tom Morgan, John Morgan. John Meredith ond David Thomas, Ferndale, cousins. The bearers were: Messrs. H. Cook, Emlyn Jones, Percy Gibbon, Trevor .Tones, C. H. Wilson, P. R. Jones, and H. Lewis, representatives of the P.D. Electrical Department. Wreaths: (1) Mam and Grandma; (2) Annie- and David; (3) Cein and Annie and Tom; (4) M. A. and G. F. Flanders, father and mother; (5) Jack and Katie and Mr. and Mrs Roberts; (6) Mr. and Mrs. George Ocnck and family; (7) Uncle John and Aunt Susie; (8) Electrical Denartment, Aberaman; (9) Postal Staff, Godreaman: (10) Cousin Annie; (11) Ada and John (12) Tom and Maggie.

delivering bread at the New Market Stores, Aberaman. Witness felt the bread and found it was warm. The i number of loaves then delivered was 26 41b. loaves, and each, was quite warm. Witness pointed it out to the defendant Davies, and the latter said he had told the shop-keeper that the bread was not 12 hours old. Witness asked the shop-keeper if he had been told, and the shop-keeper denied, and added, lhis bread has been ordered by my customers, and now they will be dis- appointed." Mr. Prosser contended there was no orrence, provided the driver told the shop-keeper not to sell for 12 hours. Edith Jane Roberts, Rose and Castle Inn, Aberaman, deposed that the de- fendant Davies called at her house and sold her a 41b. loaf for 10d. A con- stable came in and saw the loaf and made a remark that it was quite warm. P.C. Bradshaw bore the latter state- iiient out. Pho fiofendsnt Price gave evidence and was cross-examined by Super. Rees, who said that several complaints had been made regarding like offences committed by Price. Gwilym Davies deposed that he told the people in New Market Stores that the bread was fresh. With regard to the Pose and Castle incident, he ad- mitted selling a loaf. but he did so on his own responsibility. Price knew nothing of it. Mabel Druce, an assistant at the New Market Stores, said she heard Gwilym Davies say the bread was fresh. Ihe Stipendiary said that defendants ought to give a certificate to the pur- chaser when the bread was not 12 hours old. That had not beee done, and a technical offence had been com- mitted. The summonses for those offences would be dismissed on payment of costs, and Davies would be fined 20s. for selling a fresh loaf at the Hose and Ca stle.