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Ton-Pentpe Police Court. Monday.—Before Messrs. T. P. Jenkins. Enoch Davies, Thos. Thomas. R. S. Grimtlis, J. D. Williams. W. T. Jones, Alderman Richard Lewis and Alderman E. H. Davies. At the opening of the Court, Mr. Thos. Thomas, Bodnngallt House, Ystrad- Rhondda, the newly elected chairman of the Rhondda District Council, was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace. UNPROFITABLE MILKERS. John Felix, milk vendor, Ystrad, was charged with selling milk which was den- cient in butter fat. Mr. T. Millward, Pentre, defended. Inspector Edwards said that at 10.30 a.m. on the llth of March he bought a pint of milk from defendant, which he divided into three parts. One part he sent to the Public Analyst, one he kept himself, and the other he gave back to defendant. Later on. witness received a certihcate from the analyst which declared that it was 11 per cent. deficient in butter fat. Defendant afterwards' came to the witness and told him that he sus- pected that two of his cows were giving bad milk, and he was going to do away with them. Defendant, in evidence, denied having tampered or adulterating the milk in any way on the day in question. Re thought that two cows out of the eight he kept had been giving: bad miH:. He had changed their food, but being still dis- satisned with the quality of their milk, had sold them both. Annie Felix, defendant's wife, and defendant's son also stated that they were the only persons who had anything to do with the milk, and denied having tam- pered with it in any way. Mr. Millward urged that it had been decided in a similar case in another court that the case could be dismissed if it were proved that the milk had been received from the cow in the state in which it was sold. The Bench did not innict any nne, but f ordered defendant to pay the costs. ASSAULTING TUB POLICE. Daniel Evans. Trelierbert., was charged with being drunk and assaulting the police. P.O. Fraser said that he saw defendant in the street. He was very drunk and making a. lot of noise. Witness told him to go home, and prisoner struck him on the body and kicked his legs. to go home, and prisoner struck him on the body and kicked his legs. P.C. Amos said that he helped the last witness to take prisoner to the Police Station, and was also assaulted by him. Defendant was fined 10s. for being drunk, and £1 for each assault. PUBLIC BRAWLING. Three Cwmparc men were fined for obstructing the highway by Sghting: — Wm. Morris Jones :S1; Thomas Da-vica, 15s. and Wm. Walters, 15s. DRUNKS. Llewellyn Powell, Ystrad. 10s. John Hughes, Peiiygraig. 10s. David Grimths, Blap'nycwm 10s. Frederick Payne, Tonypandy, 15s. Edward Grimths. Tonypandy, 10s. Howell Davies, Gelli, 15s. Thomas Davies, Ton, 10&. Richard Davies. Tonypandy. 15s. Robert Ellis, Owmparc, 15s.

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Annual Meetmg. The annual meeting of the Rhondda Urban District Council was held on Friday afternoon, the attendance including Coun- cillors Edward Jones (chairman), R. S. Griniths, Gnmth Evans. T. Harries, T. George, Thos. Davies, Danl. Evans, D. C. Evans, David Williams, D. R. Jones, Dr. W. E. Thomas W. P. Thomas, David Smith, J. D. Williams, W. T. Davies, H. B. Maltby, William Thomas, Walter Williams, Dr. A. G. Tribe, Ben Davies, L. P. Grimths, Lewis Hopkins, Tom Evans, Leonard Llewelyn, and W. H. Morgan, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas), the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. J. D. Jenkins). and other omeia.ls). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The first business dealt with was the election of chairman for the ensuing twelve months, and the appointment of committees. Councillor Thos. Thomas was unani- mously voted to the chair, and in taking his seat, asked for the confidence and support of the members. With that he would do his best to carry out the duties of his omce. He congratulated the ten old members on their return, more parti- cularly the three gentlemen who had con- tests, which they had conducted in a straightforward way, which was not always the case. The public watched the movements of the Council more closely than some thought, and the result of the elections was a proof that the represen- tation of the ratepayers was satisfactory. That all the ten retiring members should be returned, established a record (hear, hear). He would like to move a vote of thanks to Mr. Edward Jones, who during the past municipal vear had done his work well. very well indeed. Councillor Tom Evans seconded, and said he reiterated what Mr. Thomas con- veyed. Mr. Jones left the chair having done Ills work to the satisfaction of all and with great credit to himself. Responding, Councillor Ed. Jones said he felt pleased that his services had been appreciated. He had made it a study to keep cool, although sometimes he had felt inclined to say something, but refrained. He thanked Mr. W. P. Nicholas, to whom he was greatly indebted, as well as the members, for the assistance they had ren- dered Maht Councillor Ben Daviea WM .W ?< the vice-chair-w THE GLAMORGAN WATER BILL. Mr. Nicholas, referring to the Com- mittee now dealing with tne question of the Glamorgan Water Bill, said they were face to face with a very important problem, and personally he would like the assistance of the members, as he felt a grave responsibility. Dr. Thomas moved that the members of the Parliamentary and Legal Commit- tee should be added to the committee named. Councillor Tom Evans' seconded, and that course was) adopted. This will add three members, as seven of the Legal and Parliamentary Commit- tee are already upon it. SUNDAY CONCERTS. Mr. J. Stephens, of the Opera House. Treherbert., wrote asking permission of the Council to give a sacred concert on Sunday afternoon, and offered to devote .02 2s. of the takings to the Perth Cot- tage Hospital. He pointed out that the printing had all been executed before the recent action of the Council, and would, if not used, entail a considerable loss. Councillor Tom Evans: Have Sunday concerts been stopped elsewhere? The Chairman: Yes. Mr. Nicholas said the license did not allow performances on Sundays. Councillor Tom Evans: They seem to have spent a lot of money not knowing the position. Councillor D. R. Jones: The lessee knew the conditions of his license, and if the travelling company had printed bills without being conversant with the rules, they must be the losers. Dr. Thomas: If they are allowed, the thing will grow. Councillor T. George: Does the closing apply to political meetings on Sundays? People could not get any information. Mr. Nicholas replied that the clause referred to stage plays or what came under that heading. Councillor R. S. Grimths submitted that if there was any doubt about it, the open- ing on Sunday could continue and the matter of legality decided by a prose- cution. Councillor Tom Evans moved that per- mission be granted. It was evident the printing had been done without the people knowing the position. Councillor Walter Williams said the matter had been before the Council and reported in the Press. Councillor D. R. Jones pointed out that the police were doing what they could to see that the Council's bye-laws were properly observed, and in taking this action, do not let them be thwarted. Dr. Thomas urged that as the applica- tion was a special one and money had been spent, let it be granted, on the understanding that it did not prejudice them in any action they might take after. Dr. Tribe: Is It true that the Council's schools are let on Sunday nights to choirs ? Councillor Ed. Jones Yes, for prac- tice. The sacred concert was to make money, and the practices to cultivate the voice. Councillor R. S. Grimths said it would be advisable to stick to the bye-laws. It was decided by a large majority not to grant permission. BETTER PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE CouncUlor David Smith then rose to point out a question of urgency. Most of the members, he -said, were well aware there had been a fire at Tyiorstown the previous Sunday afternoon, at which he was an eye-witness. The poh<'c and Fern- dale Fire Brigade turned out promptly, but of the four hose only one could be n)!ed. afthough they were on the main road. Hundreds of pounds worth of pro- perty was destroyed under their eyes, winch might have been saved. It struck him they were placed in a dangerous and unfortunate Dosition. All lived in fear of their live' as in case of an outbreak there would not be sumcient water to cope with it. It was time the Council should have some better control over the supply. Councillor .H. E. Maltby quite agreed with Councillor Smith that the existing arrangements were most unsatisfactory. The fire at Mardy burnt itself out in two hours, on the main. thoroughfare. The Ferndalc Brigade had plenty of lio-,e but, that was no good without water. They wero absolutely powerless, and the matter should be taken up seriously, and he moved that a. committee be appointed to make a thorough investigation, and at once. Dr. Tribe seconded. A suggestion that the Roads committee take action not being accepted, Councilor Maltby remarked that the Roads Com- mittee must have known the state of affairs. Councillor R. S. Grimths did not remember the question coming before the Roads Committee. Besides, they had no power to test the pressure. Councillor David Smith said he asked the Fire Brigade Sergeant if it had been tested eighteen months ago? and he re- plied that he had been stopped by the Waterworks Company, who told him he was wasting water. It was only by a nre breaking out they could make the test. The only remedy was to get a proper nre engine. There was enough water, but not enough pressure. Councillor Maltby concurred. The engine could create power; With the rateable value of the Council, they surely could do something to protect life in case of nre. Councillor Tom Evans pointed out they had an engine in the Rhondda Fawr. Dr. Thomas said he was given to under- stand that the electric beCs were out of order at Ferndale. Oouncillor Maltby held there was a iot of red tapeism going on. There also seemed to be a reluctance on the part of the police to inform the brigade of a nre. It was Mr. Hannah who first notified Fernda.le Brigade of the Mardy disaster. The police waited in most cases to see if they could subdue the flames themselves. Councillor J. D. Williams was in favour of ordering an engine at once for the Rhondda Each. After further discussion, a Special Committee was appointed, consisting of one member from each Ward; to meet at the earliest possible date; in the mean- time, the onicials concerned to obtain all information possible and report. TIME OF MEETINGS ALTERED. It was resolved in future That the Council meetings be held at 3.30 inst-ead of 2.15.

Education Committee. Chairman Re-elected. A special meeting was held of the Education Committee, when Mrs. W. P. Nicholas was again co-opted as lady mem- ber. Councillor J. D. Williams moved that Dr. W. E. Thomas be re-elected chair- man. Councillor Thos. Davies seconded, and Councillor Thos. Thomas supported. Councillor Tom Harries moved :ai amendment. He did so witiout in auy way disparaging the doctor's qualinca- tion, which was proved by the admirable way in which he had carried out his duties; but he thought a change was necessary, in order that other members, by passing through the chair, acquire a knowledge of the work. Councillor R. S. Grimths did not alto- gether disagree with Mr. Harries. He did not think that any committee should have a permanent chairman. The ques- tion was whether it was a convenient time to make a change in their custom. The proper course would be to take a vote on the point "Yes" or ''No." Councillor D. R. Jones felt there was a good deal to be said on both sides. As Mr. Hariiea suggested, younger members must be taught to handle great matters pertaining to education, and to that end a change should be made occasionally; but a year in the chair was not long enough to master the details of the posi- tion. Councillor J. D. Williams moved that matters remain as they were. They already had had the chance of changing every year if they thought it prudent. Councillor D. R. Jones then moved that Dr. Thomas be re-appointed. Councillor Tom Harries seconded, and the vote was unanimous. TRUANT SCHOOL. Councillors Thos. George, D. Evans and Lewis Hopkins were appointed the Coun- cil's representatives on the Board of Management of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Truant School.

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I must admit at nrst I was somewhat sceptical, being all my life abhorrent of medicines and drugs of any description, but now after a fair three years' trial of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, I frankly admitthat theyhave WKtWMtM worked wonders on me, and have, practi- cally speaking, made quite a new man of me. Without doubt they are honestly what you represent them to be, and that is saying a very great deal in this advanced scientific age in which we live. So thorough- ly satisfied am I of their astonishing success, I consider such a boon to suffering humanity should be made as well known as possible therefore you have my full liberty to make whatever use you may think fit of this letter. I may state that I still continue taking two'Pills every night before going to bed, and will do so as long as I can get them." The above testimonial, told in a simple, conscientious, matter-of- fact manner, bears ihe ring of truth. 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