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PONTYPOOL POLICE COURT.
PONTYPOOL POLICE COURT. SATURDAY. Before Colonel H. C. (in the chair), Mr E. J. PHILLIPS, and Mr W. P. JAMES. A WARNING TO LICENSED VICTUALLKKS. Thomas Fletcher, landlord of the Horse and Jockey, Llanvibangel-Pontymoil, was charged with keeping his licensed premises open during prohibited hours on the 13th instant.—Mr L. E. Webb defended.—Supt. James said the summons had been taken by order of the Chief- constable; and they contended that the man found on the premises was not a bona-Jide traveller, but was there for the purpose of getting drink.—P.S. Ash said that at 10.50 a.m. on Sunday, the 13th instant, in com- pany with P.C. Petheram, he visited the Horse and Jockey, kept by the defendant. In the kitchen they found a man named Peter Knight, a collier from Aber- sychan, sitting by the fire, with a pint of beer before him. Witness asked him what he was doing there, to which he replied that be had called in to have a drink. He then asked him where he came from, and he said Abersychin. Witness further asked him where he was going, anl he replied that he had come out for a stroll, was going round by the Star, Mamhilad, and would go back home over the mountain. Witness told him he had no business there. The girl stated that the man came to the door and asked to be supplied with a pint of beer; and as he had come from Abersychan and was going on further, she thought it was no harm to draw it for him. Witness told her she had better turn him outside, that he was not a traveller, and was not en- titled to any drink. Knight then drank up his beer and leit. Witness went on as far as Wainyclare, and when he was coming back met the man going on that way Mr Webb, for the defence, said the police. sergeant had given his evidence very fairly and impar- tially, quite according to his (Mr Webb's) instructions, which were to the effect that girl questioned the man very minutely as to where he had slept the pre- vious night and where he was going, and, receiving satisfactory answers to her questions, thought he was a bona-fide traveller, and that she was quite right in supplying him.—Elizabeth Fletcher gave evidence bear. ing out Mr Webb's statemet. In reply to Supt. James witness said she had seen the man in the house drinking on previous occasions.—Supt. James, in reply to the Chairoran, said there was no complaint against the house since it had been kept by the defendant. There was a great amount of drinking going on there, but they had no cause to complain of the conduct of the house.—Mr Webb: The drinking is a necessity. It is by the side of the road.—Colonel Byrde said they were told that a great many people assembled there on Sun- day morning for the purpose of getting in there as soon as the house was open. They could not blame the inn- keeper for that, as houses would not be taken unless they thought they would make a good thing out of it. At the same time, it must be distinctly understood that it was not only necessary that inquiry should be made as to persons having travelled the three miles, but that they did not call merely for the purpose of getting drink. In this case the girl appeared to have made rea- sonable inquiries, and as it was the first case of the kind which had come before them the charge would be dis- misaed-Mr phillips said that a great many innkeepers appeared to be under the idea that a walk of three miles was a sufficient qualification for their, supplying persons with drink. That was not 80, as people might walk three miles, and then go from public-house to public-house for the purpose of getting drink. It must not be understood that the Bench were establishing a precedent in the present case, but they were guided a great deal in coming to their decision by the good cha- racter of the house. DISMISSED. Peter Knight was then formally charged with being upon the foregoing premises, during prohibited hours, on Sunday, the 13th instant.—Mr L. E. Webb de- fended. The Bench, following the course taken in the case already heard, dismissed the charge.—The Chair- man cautioned the defendant to be very careful, saying it was probable he was out for the purpose of obtain- ing drink, and that his next call, after having been at the Horse and Jockey, might have been at the Star. (Laughter.) — Mr Phillips Or at the Wainyclare, nearer. (Laughter.)—Mr Webb He went for a walk from the inn to the Holy Well. (More laughter.) SCHOOL BOARD CASES. William Thompson, Griffithstown, was charged with failing to have his child educated.—Mr H. Bythway reo presented the Llanfrcehfa Upper School Board.—Mr R. Orowther, attendance officer, stated that the child had only attended 95 out of a possible 202 times. This was the third or fourth time that the man had been sum- moned.—Defendant said he knew nothing about the facts of the case, but believed that the child had been attending regularly.—The Bench pointed out that the defendant was doing the child a great injustice by not sending it to school, and the Chairman observed that so great a privilege was education esteemed that there was a great clamour now for free education. He did not believe, however, if there was free education, that those who were truants now woald cease to be truants I the The must Sr-c defendant L-a, iaol^d;ng cost*. John Henry Barnctt was summoned under like cir- cumstances with respect to the non-attendance of two children.'—Defendant pleaded that the children had been ill, but produoed no medical certificate. He was fined 28 6d in each ease. CHARGE OF THEFT. Margaret Wilde, Sebastopol, was charged with steal- ing a quantity of timber, value 28 6d, the property of John Knipe, Llanfrechfa Upper Farm.—As defendant did not appear, a warrant was Issued for her apprehen- sion. RATE CASES. Isaac Brown and Arthur Watkins were summoned for non-payment of 168 7d and £2 18s Id respectively, general district rtes, due to the Abersychan Local Board.—An order for payment forthwith in each case was made.—A similar summons against William Harr is was adjourned for a fortnight.—-Mr H. H. Haden gave evidence. ALLEGED THREATS AT PENYRHEOL. Thomas Jones, collier, was charged with using violent threats towards Rachel Williams at Penyrheol.—Mr L. E. Webb appeared for the defendant.—According to the evidence of the complainant, defendant came to the door, and made use of abominable language and dreadful threats, in consequence of which she was afraid of him. — In cross-examination, witness ad- mitted that she had taken a house formerly occupied by the defendant, and that a dispute had arisen with regard to a quantity of iron which was on the pre- mises.—Defendant conducted himself in rather an ex- traordinary manner during the hearing of the case, and at one point exclaimed, "I will have thee on next Saturday, Bach."—Mr Webb advised defendant to be quiet, or he would throw up the oase.—Com- plainant stated that she had no witness present, but a person who had promised to give evidence had not attended.—Under the circumstances, the case was ad- journed for a week, the question of oosta to abide the event. A BRACE OF OLD CBABGE8 A CONFIRMED THIEF. William Moruany-lllia "Will Blaenavon," labourer, was charged with stealing a quantity of hazel rods, value 2s, on the 22nd November, 1888, the Iproperty of Mr J. C. Hanbury; also with stealing a quantity of rods, value 5s, on January 29th, 1889.—The prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Iu reply to the Chairman, Supt. James said a summons was issued against defendant at the time, but he absconded, and they failed to serve it. He was only apprehended on Friday on a. warrant on his leaving Usk Gaol, where he had been doing a month for a similar offence at Newport.—In the first case, Philip Edwards stated that prisoner came into Coed- caenewydd Wood, and they had some conversation to- gether. In about an hour's time witness went to look for him, and found he had tied up a bundle of hazel rods ready to carry off, but witness took them from him.—Prisoner protested that the witness had given him leave to take the sticks, but this was denied.—In the second isase, evidence was given by Thos. Saunders, woodward under the I^rk^Sstate, who said that he was going to Coedcaenewydd Wood in January, 1889, when he saw a bundle of rods tied up ready for 're- moval. He did not see the prisoner at the time, but shortly afterwards be found that the rods were miss- ing, and saw prisoner carrying them away. He went after him, and prisoner gave them up, promising never to go into the wood again.—Prisoner denied having bad the sticks from the wood, and gaid he had bought them, but had to pass along a public footway through the wood to get on to the road, JJe consented to be dealt with by the Bench.—Supt. James said prisoner had been convicted on several previous occasions for stealing rods a.nd poles, his last conviction being in January of this year, when he was charged with being in the unlawful possession of a quantity of rods on the highway. He was fined 20s or 14 days, and they had not seeh him since until now. He (Supt. James) had known the man for years, and he had lived by stealing things of the sort.—Prisoner was sentenced to 1 month hard labour on each charge. A CONTRACTOR RUNNING AMUCK. Sidney Lewis, coutrapfcor, Blaenavon, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in A-iherfc-street on the 16th April.—He pleaded not guilty.—P.S. Thomas said that at 6.30 p.m. on the 16th, be was on duty in Albert- street, Blaenavon, when a man made a complaint to him. Defendant came up at the time, and with clenched gsts threatened to knock the Juan's head off. Witness had to jump between tnem to prevent a breach of the peace. Defendant was drunk. After that dø- fendant became abusive to another man, and witness had to escort him part of the way home. On the fol- lowing morning defendant came into the Police-station and begged bim to say nothing about it, and said that if he had not been drunk he should never have done such a thing. Witness told him that he had reported him, and that he would probably be summoned.—De- fendant denied baviog told the sergeant he was drunk, but said that be bad had too much.—The Chairman That is a distinction without a difference. (Laughter.) Defendant crossrexamined the sergeant at some length with the object of proving that he was not drunk.—Supt. James then gave evidence to the effect that on the day question he saw the defendant whilst drunk chasing a man down the mountain-side in the direction of the London and North-western Rail- way Station. Defendant's conduct was so extraor- dinary that witness thought he was off his head —("laughter)—and a constable had to prevent him ill- using the mgn the station. That was an hour be- fore defendant was seen by the sergeant.—Defendant said he had been abused by a couple of Irish navvies because he would not give them sub. and he was more aggravated than drunk.—The Chairman This is the first time we have bad the pleasure of seeing you here—(laughter)—and as you appear you will be fined only 5s. AN INNKEEPER IX TROUBLE. John Hale was charged with being drunk and disor- derly at Pontypool.—He was represented by bis wife. —Supt. James asked that the defendant in this case might be compelled to be present, as he was an inn- keeper in that town, and had been convicted before.— A warrant was issued. ANOTHER ABSENTEE. William Lewis, who was represented by his sister, was charged with being dtunk and disorderly at Pont- newynydd.—A warrant was also issued for his appre- hension. WAXTED TO FIGHT THE POLICEMAN. Jeremiah Mahoney was charged with being drank and riotous in High-street, Abersychan, on the 18th instant. Defendant plcuJed guiltf. P. C. Wilson stated the case, and added that after getting defendant into the house, he wanted to light him through the window. (Laughter.)—Supt. James said defendant had been convicted five times previously for drunken- ness.—He was now fined 15s, or 10 days. FURIOUS DRIVING AT ABERSYCHAN. Henry Meadows was charged with furious driving at Abersychan on the 16th instant.-P.C. Dare said that on Wednesday, the 16th instant, about 3.20 p.m., he saw defendant driving a horse and cart at the top of Abersychan, and on entering High-street he cut the horse three or four times, making it gallop as hard as it ould go. Later on witness saw him at Talywain, and asked him for his name, which he refused to give. De- fendant was under the influence of drink.—Defendant said the nose strap was broken, and the buckle was knocking the horse on the nose. Near Lloyd's shop the horse swerved to the right and would not answer the left rein, and then he did cut it, but the horse was under perfect control.—A fine of 10s was imposed. A CAUTION TO CYCLISTS. George Saxon was charged with riding a bicycle after dark at Pontnewynydd without a light on the 19th April. — Defendant pleaded guilty. — P.O. Stephens proved the case.—Defendant said he was going very slowly at the time, and was following a man who had a light on his bicycle.—He was fined 10s. JUVENILES IN TROUBLE. Christiana Price, Alma Price, Furnie Chas. Price, and Florence Leah were charged with stealing coal, the property of the Tranch Colliery Company, at Pont- newynydd.—The Chairman said they disliked the idea of young children being brought up on a charge of theft, and they were accordingly re-charged with tres- pass.—P.C. Stephens said that at 4.15 on the previous Sunday afternoon, he liaw the children on the tip at the Tranch Colliery picking up coal. Between them they had about 1-cwt. The Prices told him that their mother had sent them.—The mothers of the children appeared, and excused themselves by saying that their husbands had done very little work lately, but denied having sent the children to the tip.—They were fined 5s each, and the parents were cautioned. ONE MORE DISORDERLY. David Yaughan was brought up on a warrant, charged with being drunk and riotous at Pontnewynydd on the 12th April.—Prisoner denied having been riot- ing" with anybody.—P.C. Stephens said that at 11.30 p.m. on the 12th instant, he found prisoner drunk in Pontnewynydd Village, with a lot of men around him. He was making use of very bad language, and wanting to fight, JYitness had to complain subsequently that he had assaulted a man, who was bleeding very much from the mouth.—Defendant was fined lOs, or 7 days hard labour.
MONDAY.
MONDAY. Before Mr A. A. WILLIAMS. A CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. James Lewis, labourer, was charged with enfbezzling the sum of JE1 2s, the moneys of Mr Richard Jenkins, Nantyderry Mill, on the 23rd April.—Prisoner was ap- prehended at Abergavenny, on Saturday, by P.C. Davies, Llanover.—Supt. James said that in this case they would have to ask for a remand until Saturday. He could complete the case to-day, but there was ano- ther charge which he wished to investigate before Saturday.—Prisoner was accordingly remanded in cus- tody. A BRICKLAYER IN TROUBLE. Richard Jones was charged with vagrancy by sleep- ing in a works at Blaenavon on the 27th April.—Pri- soner said he was looking for work, and had a job to commence that Monday morning.—P.C. Hourigan said that at 12.20 a.m. on Sunday he found prisoner sleep- ing in the Brickworks, Blaenavon, and, as he had no visible means of subsistence, took him into custody.— Supt. James said prisoner was an idle, drunken fellow, who had been before the magistrates on previous occa- sions.—He was sentenced to 7 days hard labour. A QUARREL AT HOME AND THE SEQUEL. John Prosser was charged with being drunk a.nd dis. orderly at Blaenavon on the 27th ult.—P.C. Hourigan said that at 2 a.m. on Sunday he found prisoner sleep- ing at the Coke Ovens. He was drunk, and witness ronsad him up. When he got him on to the highway, prisoner became very riotous, and had to be tauen to the Police-station.—Supt. James said prisoner bad been convicted three times already, on the last occasion being titled 20s.Prisoner said he has a few words with his father, and went to the Coke Qvena to it down until his father went to bed. He was no more than 100 yards from the house when the policeman took hin; into cus- tody.—The Constable said prisoner wanted to ba locked up when he first met with him.—Prisoner was fined 10s, or 7 days hard labour.
TUESDAY.
TUESDAY. Before Dr Ri EDMUNDS. A DRUNKEN WOMAN SENT TO GAOL. Matilda- Slocum, a tramp, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Blaenavon on Monday night; and in default of paying a fine of 5s, she was sent to gaol for 3 days hard labour.—P.CX Watt proved the case.
WEDNESDAY.
WEDNESDAY. Before Mr C. J. PARKES (in the chair) rnd Mr A. A. WILLIAMS. ALLEGED. THEFTS. William Langston, a labourer, who had beea appre- hended at Stourbridge, was charged with stealing an overcoat, value 8s, the property ol James Brown, Blaen- avon, and 18s belonging to Alfred Dosoher, Blaeuayon, on Saturday last.—Prisoner was remanded in custody till Saturday, 4 r-
ABERCARN POLICE COURT.
ABERCARN POLICE COURT. FRIDAY. Before Mr D. WHITEHOUSE (in the chair), the Rev J. GRIFFITHS, and the Rev M. W. MOGGRIDGE. DRUNKENNESS, ETC. Henry Simmonde was charged with bcfing drank and disorderly at Abercarn on the 5th April.—P. C. Shed- dick I:fated the case, and this being his second offence, defendant was only fined 10s, including costs. John Howes was summoned under like circumstan- stances.—Defendant would not admit that ho was quite drunk, but had had a drop.—P.C. Sbeddiek gave qllite a different version of the affair, and defendant, who. was fined before, was now ordered to y lojj.—The Chair- man expressed the hope that this would be his last ap- pearance. John Murgfi was charged with a similar offence on the 8th.—P.C. Bullock said defendant had been ejected from the New Inn, where he had been threatening to -break the landlord's nose. He was got away with great difficulty.—Defendant said it was all the landlord's fault, because he would not let him stop in the house. —The Chairman He did quite right, as you had had too much beer. You will be fined 10s. James Rees, a youug man, was charged with disor- derly conduct at Crumlin on the 8th ult.-P.L Sbed- dick said defendant was assaulting hs sister and using bad language. After goiiig into the house he returned to the street and continued his conduct.—Supt. Jauies said there were two convictions against the defendant, who was now ordered to pay a penalty of lOs, aud cau- tioned as to bis future conduct. LEAVING WORK WITHOUT NOTICE. Win. Bet/non was charged with leaving his work without notice, Albert Rowlands, his employer;, clam- ing 14s damages.—Defendant said he had given writ- ten notipe,—Mr T. SL Edwards appeared for the com- plainant.—Complainant, a timber haulier, said defen- dant gave him notice on the 31st March, after which he went down to the Church House and Greenmeadow publichouses. He was drinking all day, aud witness claimed 2s a head for the seven mules being idle.—Mr Edwards pointed out that the mules were at large aU day. Ouly recently, as the magistrates klJew, a horse was flightened and it resulted in the death of a man.— Defendant said the mules took two journeys that day. —The Chairman said that there was no doubt the man i was in the publichouse wben\he ought to have been at work.—Defendant alleged that the proceedings were prompted by spite owing to his having left complainant for whom he had worked for six yeirs.—Defendant wa,s fined 90s, tc include the damages and costs. ORE INEBRIATION. Jeremiah and Bridget Leahy were charged with being drunk aud riotous at Crumlin on the 6th of April.— Defendants pleaded not guilty.—P.C. Sheddick stated the case, and alleged that the defendants drank in charge of 5. horse and cirt.—A witness named Evans, for t he defence, said that the defendants were molested by a gang of young men, who attempted to get into the cart.—Defendants were fined 5s each. John James, an old offender, was charged with being drunk at the Masons Arms beerhouse, Newbridge, on Easter Monday.—Defendant pleaded guilty.—P.C. Sheddick proved the case.—The Chairman said fines appeared to have no effect upon the defendant.— James: I hope you'll give me another chance with a fine.—Supt. James said James wa.s fined in January on two charges.—Defendant was given the chance hp asked for, and was fined 20s, including costs, the Chair- man telling him that as sqra as his name, was what it was he woula get himself into prison for a lengthened period if he did not change. 1 homax Hughes and John Hughes (the latter of whom was represented by a friend) was summoned for fighting at Abercarn on the 12th ult.—P.C. Bulloek gav, evi- dence as seeing the defendants fighting near the Victoria Shop. After being separated tbef went a,way. —Defendants wera Ifts each. .ro1í. Sit'ias was charged with being drunk and inca- pable at North Risca, on the 8th ult-.—P.C. Durham gave evidence.—Supt. James said defendant had been convicted before, and on the 7th ult. was also picked up drunk.—A fine of 10s was imposed. Thomas Huish was aommoned under like circum- C stances.—P.C. Durham proved the case, and defendant I was fined .">s only, this beiug his first appearance. David Dyke (who was represented by a friend) was charged with being fdruak aud riotous on the 18th of April, 1S39, and aho with being drunk ;,nd incapable on the 9th ult.—A warrant was issued for Lis appre- hension. Joseph Raskins was charged with being drunk and riotous at Abercarn.—Defendant, pleaded not arnilty. but saia he would prefer the cap being dealt with at once, as the constable in the case was not present.— Fined .)8. Stephen Gaill..Jord (who did not appenr) was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Abercarn ou the 29th March.—A wan-ant was issued. Fredk. Williams (represented hy a friend) was cbjirged with a like offence at Crauiliu on the 8tb of April.—P.C. Sheddick stated the C:.li<e. and said defen- dant was drunk and kicking ac a man's door.—A tine of 10s was inflicted. George lies was summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly at AberCarn on the 5th of April.—Defendant's principal ground of complaint was that Le had been wrongly described as George Hale.—P.C. Sheddick said defendant had been ejected from the Market Tavern, and was drunk on the road. He refused to go away, and had to be removed by force.—Fined 10s. ALLEGED ASSAULT. JrNln Davies was summoned for assaulting Jeremiah Franklin at Abercarn on the 25th of February.—Com- plainant said that he was following his usual occupa- tion at the Market Tavern when defendant" abused him wonderful," and afterwards rushed at him and struck him twice. Witness then put him out of the house.—Defendant said Franklin insulted him first, but this was denied.—Edward Haycock said he saw the men scuffling together, but did not see any assault.— The case was again adjourned for a month for the production of further evidence. THEFT OF EGGS. Thomas John Jones, a boy, was summoned for steal- ing nine eggs, at Celynen, on the 25th and 26th March, the property of David Davies.—Defendant pleaded guilty.—Mrs Davies said the eggs were taken out of the eot, but she did not see the boy taking them.—Defen- dant said there were four boys implicated, and they divided the eggs between them.—The Chairmau said the magistrates had a good mind to order defendant to be birched, but as this was his first offence he would be fined 5s only. ALLEGED THEFT THE MAGISTRATES DIFFER. Mary Ann Emery was charged witn stealing 2 yards of dress material, value 6s, the property of Jno. Harris, Pentwynmawr, on the 16th inst.—Defiaah Harris said defendant was washing at her house, and after finish- ing her work returned to the house, and asked to see the dress material. Witness allowed her to see it, and had occasion to leave the house. During her absence defendant cut off part of the material and took it away with her, afterwards offering it for sale to a neighbour. J —Mr T. S. Edwards, who defended, elicited in cross- examination that defendant had been in the habit of making dresses for the complainant, but witness denied that defendant had taken materials home to make up. She believed that defendant and Mrs Casey had had a row, and denied saying to John Watkins that it was all right when she had the stuff returned.—Elizabeth Case said defendant asked her if she wanted to buy a piece of dress material, and produced it from under her dress. Witness said she had no money, and defendant aid she should have it cheap, or that her husband could get half-a-gallon of beer on it. They refused to have anything to do with it, as they thought it was not come by honestly.—Margaret Nicholas, a neighbour, said she could swear the cashmere belonged to the com- plainant.—P.C. Bullock deposed to arresting defend- ant at Newbridge. He charged her with the offence, to which she said, I am innocent. I returned it this afternoon by Watkins."—Defendant elected to be dealt with summarily.—For the defence, Robert Emery, the son of the defendant, said he packed up ttwdress piece mistake in his mother's bundle, when they were turned out of Mrs Nicholas's house. The cloth was not discovered until the bundle was opened at Ponty- pool.—John Watkins, defendant's lodger, deposed that he took the cashmere back to the complainant, who said that it was all right as she had had her property back. —The Chairman (Mr Griffiths) said the magistrates were not agreed on a decision, and the case would ac- cordingly be adjourned to the Blackwood Police-court next Friday.—Bail was aecepted for the defendant's appearance. AFFILIATION ARREARS. Mark White, a youth of 18, was charged with non- payment of arrears amounting to lis, due under an af- filiation order to Maude Lewis.—Defendant said he sent the money, but complainant would not take it.—Com- plainant's mother said that was because the fummons had been taken out, and defendant would not pay for that.—Defendant now agreed to pay the amount, and the case was accordingly dismissed. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. William Caleb, Thomas Jasper, John Hancock, Thomas Carpenter, and John Slocum. were bumnioned at the instance of the Mynyddyslwyn School Hoard for neglecting to educate their children.—Messrs T. and D. Erans, the attendance officers, proved the eases,Jas- per was fined 2s 6-1 Caleb (who had summoned six times previously), as; Hancock. 2s Hd Carpenter, 3s 6d Slocum'n case being adjourned for a tuouth. ASSAULTING A LANDLADY. Amy Lewis, married womau, Gellygroes, was charged with assaulting Catherine Williams, Nantyresk Inn, o\; the 6th ult.—Mr T. S. Edwards appeared for ili* pro- secution.—Margaret Regan, servant ine inn, said she remembered defendant ccmiag to the inn, when she was the worse fov drmK. Complainant ordered her out, as she was using bad language. After getting out- ride defendant smashed the panel of the door with « i stone. The cost of repairing the door would La IWs or i2s.-John Lewis deposed to seeing defendant throw- ing stones which struck complainant on the leg. The defendant was the worse for drink.—For the defence, a Mrs Wlliams said she saw a woman named Prasgr throwing a bowl containing water over the defendant, which was the beginning of the r&w.—'Defendant was fined 108 for damaging Sje door, and as for the ussauk j together with the costs. A COWARDLY Jkmas Edwards was ch^j ~/jth assault.iag his wife at & dei;CHte.l0,,kiRg woman, aYQ r s to defpndnt strikiJJ her, and 1 jt hot the first time be had been guilty of con- I "act of that sort.—Defendant, who appeared to treat the matter as a joke, admitted giving his wife a I smack."—Mr Moggridge What a coward jou must, be!—The Chairman said defendant had been guilty of most mean and cowardly conduct towards his wife, whom he ought to protect and defend. He would be bound over to keep the peace, and would also have to pay the costs. AXC1HER COWARD. Frank Waite was charged with assaulting a little boy named William Jones at Abercarn.—Complainant said defendant set his dog on him, and caused it to bite him." After that defendant struck him between the two eyes.—Defendant said the boy teased the dog first of all, but this was denied by complainant and a wit- ness who was called in corroboration.—Defendant, whose conduct was stigmatised as cowardly and unjus- tifiable, was fined 5s and costs. THE COST OF FCNtCRAL. Benjamin Young (who did not appear) was summoned by Sarah Shaw, Newbridge, to shew cause, &c.—As the child bad died, defendant was ordered to pay £3 and the costs of the case.
VESTRY MEETING OF ST. JAMES'S…
VESTRY MEETING OF ST. JAMES'S CHURCH AT PONTYPOOL. The annual meeting of the above church was held in the committee room of the Town Hall, Pontypool, on Thursday morning week, being pre- sided over by the vicar, the Rev J. C. Llewt-l'in. The following gentlemen were also present: The Revs W. R. Evans, G. G. Williams, and J. P. Davies. Mr H. For, Mr W. Collins, Colonel Hair, Dr J. R. Essex, Messrs W. H. Haskins. E. Fowl r, W. Haskins, L. E. Webb, Jas. Rees, J. Holloway, E. Price, C. Davis, W. H. Pitten. A. H. BabbiJge, aDd G. C. Wood. ACCOUNTS. After the notice which convened the meeting was read by tbe Vicar, the accounts were audi- ted, and Colonel Hair declared that there was a balance in hand of £45 3s 2d. The Vicar thought that was a movement in the right direction, and that a vote of thanks was due to the wardens. The accounts were approved and passed, and the thanks of the meeting were unanimously ac- corded to the \varden,s. -0 ELECTION Of WARDENS: FEICTION. The Vicar It's my privilege to appoint a war- den, and I'll continue to do what I have done be- fore. I will appoint Mr James Rees as my warden. He is always at his post. (Hear, hear.) Mr Rees said he was veiy pleased in being ap- pointed for the ensuing year, but he felt that it had been very unpleasant for the last three years. He had had almost nothing to do. He had never signed a cheque. He would not. act any more with the same warden. That was plainly said. if lid bad anything given him to do, they might de- pond upon it he would do his best. Mr Fox (people's warden) was very much sur- prised—exceedingly S0-tO bear what Mr Kees had just said. Mr Rees had never hinted to him that he wanted anything- to do. He had no ob- jectiou at all to Mr Rees doing all the work. Tl^e Vicar said it was the duty of the warden a to share the work equally- (Hear, hear.) He be- lieved that at Trevetbin both wardens signed the cheques. Several persons i^tuaaied that this was the case. Mr CoiHns said that the wardens should not only divide the work, but should a<^t in accord with each other, as well as in conjunction with the organist and choir. Col. Hair said thatnoboly was more sorry than he for the friction that had occurred between the II wardens. Under the circumstances, he thought Mr Fox could gracefully retire, having been thanked for his past services, so allow meeting to deal with the matter. Mr Fox: Colonel Hair suggests that I r«-sign my position as warden, atd I th ink the «\.ngiega- tion very much for their courtesy shewn to me during my term of office. Had Mr Rees given me the slightest hint of his grievance I wouH n >r have had the least hesitation in allowing Lim to co-operate with me. I can assure you there has been an entire trisunderstanding. I, however, tender my resignation. Colonel Hair said he was pleased that Mr Fox had taken his a ivice, as it was tne b- st course to adopt. He now proposed Mr Lewis E. Webb to succeed him. Mr Chnrle-; seconded, and Mr Webb was elected with entire unanimity. Mr Webb, in reply, was very much obliged for the vote, and he was bound to regard it as a mark of confidence at that juncture. M He feared he was going to undertake a great responsibility, but he was p.vpsned to do his level best in con- nection with the ofiiee. (Hear, hear.) TESIGNATION" OF MR HADEN. Mr Fox int'inated that Mr Haden had resigned his office as collector from that day but on Col. Hair's suggestion, the matter of appointing a suc- cessor was left to be dealt with by the wardens. ADDITIONAL SIDESMEN. The sidesmen who had served during the past year were thanked and re-elected. These werp. Messrs Collins,Webb, Fickling, Rees (Ynysmeric), and Chas. Davis. Mr Holloway, Mr J. Jenkins (Nicholas-street), and Mr J. H. Parkes were also nominated, and duly elected. Col. Hair said it was customary that the retir- ing warden should be elected sidesman, and he therefore made a proposition to that effect. Mr Fox was thereupon elected. THE CHORAL PART OF THE SERVICES. A letter, addressed to the Vicar, was read from Mr C. J. Richards, of Cwmyniscoy House, com- plaining that-the musical portions cf the services in the church were frequently not simple en*, ugh. to be joined in by the congregation. Mr Haskins said that seemed to concern him, and he must have a word to say about it. AH their chants ought to be well known, and with re- gard to the tunes, he had been given a book from which he must select them; and if they were not satisfied with those they must change the book. Respecting the Vmite and the Benediclm, Mr Ri :hard;s letter shewed that he did not under- stand what he was writing about, because he asked why they did'nt sing chants to those. The fact was that they had never sung anything but chants to those two canticles. They had nothing but chants for them, and they could, not sing what they had cot got. At present he was left entirely alone in keeping the choir together. He never missed a choir practice on Friday night, but of'en he was met by only a few members of the choir. He should be g ad if he cotiid have some help. Dr Essex Why doesn't Mr liichards join the choir ? I cannot hold altogether with Mr Rich- ards, but I do uphold that the services siKraid be as bright as possible. The choir cannot, however. be kept together unless they occasionally have an anthem. They will not come simply to sing the same old chants time after time. As much music as possible should be introduced into the ser- vices. The Rev G. G. Williams thought that the Te Deums were too elaborate, and would like simpler music. Mr Haskins Then you want to go backward. Those Te Deums were specially prepared for parish church choirs. Mr Charles Davis suggested that they should sing the same chants at tit. James's as at Treve- thin. The Vicar said that they could not but feel Mr Richards's wishes were all good, although tbey did not all agree with him. The anthems should, he thought, be sung in the week, and not at the Sunday serves. Dr Essex Then you wont be able to keep the oboir together. Col. Hair I would suggest, then, that the choir have a pudding parade every quarter. (Laugh- ter.) The Vics,r V, hat's a pudding parade" ? (Renea-ed laughter.) Mr Haskins thought that the congregation should be invited ro come te the practices. The Vic.ir and Mr L. E Webb spoke favouraM". as to the result of that OSIOH4. The Rev G. G. Williams said bûshonld b*> sorrv for it to go lorth that they couid r.ot sing an anthem at St. Jamei s. his experience of the sinolog at other churches in the neigabour- ii<aod, be thought there was uatich better singing at St. James's. (ar, he.) The Vicar said that atot.Trevethin they had at- ways left, the Úôic entirely to Mr Haskins. and they w-ci'ti perfectly satisfied with it. (Hear, v>a-) After some further discussion, Mr Haskins suggested tine should li«nv a choraleervice every Sunday f,vZuagut St. Jrmn-s's. Tbe wouU ji dd to Hvat now. There oe on "11 high days. lie wds not a Uietn, and be liked to have his sV>,«re ia nju.-ical the service. Thio he couid not have if there to be anion new music. They could not heat an anthem into his head, not even with a "pudding paiade." (Laugh- ter.) Mr Haskins The ps t'nis are more difficult In join ia, because, they vary. We behind cius j we are not allowed to get on. I havei never done anything in the church without the Vicar's leave. The Vicar And you've always given me satis. faction. (Hear, hear.) It was decided to acknowledge receipt of the letter. There being no other business of importance, a vote of thanks was proposed to the \icar forpre- siding, and carried.
!ORATORIO PERFORMANCE AT ,PONTYPOOL.
ORATORIO PERFORMANCE AT PONTYPOOL. A large audience assembled at tbe Wesleyan Chapel, Pontypool, on Thursday evening week. when the popular oratorio, "Josiah, King of Judah," was rendered by a choir of 60 voices, under the conductorship of Mr T. Williams. It is sjuia years since anything of so pretentious a. character has been essayed in connection with this place of worship but the result proved that the veteran conductor's confidence in his choir was by no means misplaced, the whole of the choruses especially well i^udered. The soloists were —Miss Lilian Tuplin, Newport, contralto; Miss Hettie Phillips, University College, Cardiff, con- tralto Mr 11. Richards, R.A.M., Newport, tenor; Mr Spencer Jones, Newport, bass—all of whom amply justified the high opinion which had been formed of their capabilities. A meed of praise is ahn due to the accompanists—Mis Startup, piano- forte Mr 11. J. England, vioin; aad Mr A. E. Hiini.-toii, oroan—whose exertions contributed not a little to the success ot tbe performance. A quartette, I wilt gather thee,' by the Misses Squires (2) aud Misses Powell and Gorrell, was very tastefully rendered, and elicited the hearty plaudits oi the audience. The performance as a whole was thoroughly successful, and we are pleased to learn that it is intended to repeat it in connection with the chapel anniversary in July next.
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