The Merthyr Express

'j- THE CHRONICLES OF CARTOONIA BY JOHN BBIND. (Author of "Household Sketches," "Marmon Hall," ''Short History of Bedwellty Church," etc., etc.) CHRONICLE THE FOTTBTH. The Kingdom of Cartoonia one's paid the penalty of a riotous generosity to her subject, that was felt for some years after, and well- nigh CKppled her status and commercial influ ence among the nations of tho world. Follow- ing an unusual era of prosperity to the nation and the rapid development of her natural re- sources, the people took it into their heads to provide for the future in a manner that utteriy miscalculated the chances of re action in trade and the international perplexities and difficul- ties that often unexpectedly develope them- selves in the course of progress, and when one the nation arose to a sudden note of alarm caused by a certain action on the part of the rival nation of Teutonia, 'the feeling of confidenca and defiance that first displayed it- self soon evaporated into a sudden panic of dis may. During- its term of prosperity, the poli- tical parties of the day had come to the resolu- tion of eliminating- poverty and distress from the face of the country by granting concessions to the labour cLas-ves to an unlimited extent. Pensions for the middle-aged, free housing, free education, free hospitals, fre-e food, and pretty nigh free everything had been granted galore to the masses, the result that a new phase of independence grew up among them. which the Representative of the Fourth Estate curtly termed in one of his addresses "hypertrop.:c inertia," and unfeelingly proclaimed that the time would come when drastic developments would happen that would rouse them to a new sense of security, or land them in the olden sense of individual responsibility for existence. The development did come, and like a bolt from the blue, in the form of an intimation accompanied by a mail-fisted display from King Grar.doea that unless Cartoonia granted a cer- tain concession to Teutonia, a display of inter- national fireworks would follow. The people at first, as I said, rose up in wrath and defiance, but soon sat down in a more complacent if ea-sv attitude when the Minister of the Public Purse gave nofece that in order to meet the national exigency, further taxation would be necessary, and would be gTateful to the coun- try if it could teU him where he could lay hb predatory hands for that purpose as he had prettv well taxed everything under the sun for its personal benefit. Every recipient from the State coffers instantly became clamorous in his or her device to furnish the Minister with the means of increasing the national revenue so long as it did not touch their own State re- sources. and the Hypatians, a new order of women who sought to own equal rights with men and superior stata to everything in the universe, instantly headed a deputation to the Minister suggesting that all bachelors over the age of twenty one should be taxed. The bache- lors retorted that they would willingly pay, as it would be infinitely cheaper to pay a tax than keep a wife, but added, as the Hypatians sought equal right? with men, they should also bear equal responsibilities, and insisted that if such a tax came in force, they also should pay. The Hypa.tians considered this as an insult added to injury, and in a very short time a desperate feud occurred between the parties that caused a deplorable dearth of marriages for some time. Animals of all kinds were suggested as tax- able means of revenue, with a grading rate from mice to rhinoceroses, with the result that an epidemic suddenly spread among them at a surprising rate, and the guardians of the peace had much ado to clear the land of carcases. The devices, in fact, to aid the Minister of the Public Purse in his endeavours to secure an in- creased revenue were multifarious and bewil- dering, the more so as every attempt to pro- cure a source for taxation was followed by a sad diminution of that source. When it was understood that the Society of Eeculapiang had deputised the Minister with the suggestion of a tax on the soore of health, and that all per- sons free from any disease or ailment should pay a special tax, the hospitals filled rapidly while deplorable exhibitions of physical incom- petents flooded every street, making the coun- try look as if it had suddenly disgorged all it? churchyards and cemeteries in preparation for the day of resurrection. Altogether the country was growing so alarm- ed and chaotic amid the contentious and dis- tracting elements of surmises and plans pro- posed to relieve the national depression, that King Affabel the Just, who himself had ser- ious doubts as to his forthcoming quarterly al- lowance, and was contemplating a mortgage of the Royal jewels with a Royal uncle in the next street, resolved to call his ministers in solemn conclave and difcuss the state of aNairs with a view to relieve the national tension. The King awaited hi3 ministers in a. royal ant3- room. Though not exactly doing what the King in the nursery rhyme is supposed to be doing, counting his money, he nevertheless was jingling a few stray coins in his Royal pocket, with the look of a. man quite beyond the i. bilitv of extravagant expenditure, and was looking rather dolefully at his jewelled meer- schaum as if contemplating temporary eepara tion from it in company with his other Royal securities. "The Ministers of State await your Majesty's pleasure," announced the Royal Chamberlain, and the King arose and proceeded to the Royal audience chamber. The King cast his rapidly over the group of Ministers as he took his sfeat. and suddenly said. "Where is Scribbleton, the Representative of the Fourth EstaVe? Not here, not here? Eh, what! what!" "Your Majesty has been graciously pleased to call the Ministers of State only; Scribbleton is not a minister," coldly answered the Chief Minister. "Yes, yes, of course. Quite forgot—but I wish he were here; clever fellow, Scribbleton. eh, what! what! Well, now to business, gen- tlemen. Have you arrived at any decision in this national crisis?" and the King tilted his Royal crown a little on one side, which gave him a somewhat rakish assumption of Royal complacence. The Minister of the Public Purse here sol- emnly rose. "I regret to say, your Majeetv, that we have not yet been able to definitely solve the political and financial problem that now lies before the country, but hope very shortly to introduce measures that will meet the difficulty. "Of course, of course! Shortly? In the meantime, of course, our cousin, King Grand- osa. will await our pleasure. in this matter with all his kingly consideration, eh. what? what?" and there was a suspicion of Royal sarcasm in the King's voice that was not lost on his hear- eTa. "His Majesty of Teutonia," replied the War Minister, "will think twice, your Majesty, be- fore he forces our hands further. I have al- ready mobilised the regular army, and although it is considerably short of the regulation num- bers owing to the diminution of the army grants for home purposes, still, as a fighting force with an illustrious reputation behind it, it will fight, if neccssary, to the bitter end." Here the Chief Ocean Lord. not to be out- beaten in his capacity as sponsor for the fleet. broke in, "And the Navy, your Majesty, is superb in ships; and although the manning of the fleet is somewhat below the average, I can vouoh for the esprit de corps that animates every sailor engaged." "Exactly," said the King, with a grim smile, "small items, but perfect. In the meantime, the swarming forces of Teutonia, equally armed to our own, are ready to join issues in the struggle for ascendancy. Gentlemen, it is numbers as well as reputation we require to- day, if we wish to maintain our national posi- tion and I ask you plainly, are you in a posi- tion to guarantee that 'necessity?" and the King nonchalantly filled his meerschaum and looked around. "If we only were sure of the method whereby the nation were roused to the danger that sur- rounds us, I feel confident that Cartoonia would be equal to the occasion; but, unfortunately, the masses have been so well and carefully cared for that it is difficult to bring them to a thor- ough understanding of the present posit^n," and the Minister of the Public Purse took out his handkerchief and mopped his heated brow with energy. "Just so," aJiswered the King. "just so. You have made them so comfortable at home that the masses have never realised the contingencies of a foreign element entering into an amalgam- ation of national benefits, and have so far been content with the success of the enterprise with- out weighing the responsibilities of coi-opera- tion, eh, what? what?" "Your Majesty's superior wisdom states the case exactly. Still. I have faith in the people, your Majesty, and if the matter really comes to extremes, I can vouch for the stability of Cartoonia's patriotism," replied the Chief Min- ister. "My dear fellow," said the King, with the air of good fellowship which he at times assum- ed, "your confidence in the patriotism of Car- toonia can never equal my own opinion on that point. But patriotism unprepared is a poor defence against well-organised aggression, and King Grandosa is in a position to defy all Car- toonia's historic virtues, unless these virtues are backed up by a necessary armament. What have you to say with regard to an immediate increase in the armaments of the nation?" and the King leaned back in his chair and blew a cloud of Royal tobacco smoke towards the painted ceiling. The dead silence that followed clearly indi- cated the uncertainty of an answer, and the King grimly looked around the faces that were before him. Then touching a. silver bell that tintinibulated its musical intonations through- out the chamber, the King added, "We must- add further to the assembly of counsellors if we wish to come to a wise agreement of this important matter, eh, what?' what?" The Royal Chamberlain appeared. "The presence of the Representative of the Fourth Estate is instantly commanded," said the King. (Fourth Chroniclo to be continued.) To M0THBB3-—Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been u?ed over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children teething, with perfect succeS:1. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasing to taste; it produces natural quiet simp, by reUeveinsr child from pain. and tHO llttla cfierab awake3 "as bright H9 a button- .Of all chemists, m }*m r* —' — j

-n_ Merthyr Public Works Committee PROPOSAL TO CLOSE WHEATSIIEAF LANK A meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Merthyr Corporation was held en Tues- day night, Aid.. Rowland Evans presiding. A sub-committee reported having considered the claim of Mr. John Roberts, Aberfan, for damage done to his property by the storm in October last, and recommended that the Town Clerk deny liability.—It was stated that battens 1 were placed against the Council's culvert, which caused the water to overflow.—The matter was again referred to Committee. A sub-committee reported having considered 11 letter from the Local Government Board re the application of the Council for sanction to borrow £650 for the erection of four shops in connection with the Pontmorlais improvement. The letter stated that the Council had no statutory authority to erect shops.—The com- mittee recommended, therefore, that this part of the improvement scheme be abandoned, and this was agreed to. Another sub-committee reported having con- sidered letters from the Brecon County C-ouncj], Vaynor Council, and the Traction Company with regard to their contributions towards the new CeUi Bridge, and recommended that the Town Clerk take the necessary steps to expe- dite the worl.- This was agreed to. The Committee discussed the proposal to pay a ground rent of £10 a year for a piece of land necessary to make Gellifaelog Bridge safe, and culvert both sides of the brook at a cost of about £ 1,000.—Coun. Isaac Ed.vards said that if the Council did not take over this land now, and carry out these improvements they would have to go to great cost later on in the rebuild- ing of the bridge. They would also improve the land on Gellifaelog House side, and there would be a space available for tipping.—Dr. Duncan, M.O.H., said he objected to tipping there.—Aid. Ivor Abraham pointed out that the tipping was now done in High-street, Peny- darren. There was only a row of houses between High-street, and the tip, and in summer to re- main in the High-street was almost unbearable. —Dr. Duncan agreed that to tip on the Celli- faelog site would be far better than the present Penydarren site.—Coun. Isaac Edwards said he was under the impression that the doctor said there would be no objection to tipping at Gelli- faelog for eight months in the year, but Dr. Duncan said he absolutely denied saying it. Somebody else must have told Mr. Edwards.— It was agreed to pay £10 a year for the ground. The tender of Messrs. Morgan Bros., outfit- ters, High-street for supplying the caretaker's uniform and cap, at B5 3s., was accepted. Mr. W. R. Harris, clerk to the Farms Man- agement Committee, wrote stating that the Committee could not take over and dispose of the sewage of Nelson Village, in consequence of the present discharge upon the farms. The Town Clerk asked for instructions as to the closing of Wheatsheaf-lane, Glebeland- street. He explained that the matter would have to pass the Council, the Surveyor would then have to be given certain instructions, and two magistrates would have to sign the order. When this was last referred to in July, 1907, there was a dearth of local magistrates, and two could not be found to sign the order.— Coun. Dan Thomas said the Council would also have to go to Quarter Sessions. He was pre- pared to oppose the order in Quarter Sessions, as the Council had not received a request to close the lane.—Coun. H. M. Lloyd said this was a filthy, dirty hole, and a den of immorality. He moved that steps be taken to close the lane. —Aid. J. M. Berry seconded, and remarked that the lane had been a great nuisance for many years. The Council had been asked to close the lane for many years, on account of the im- morality that went on there; they heard cases in the police court almost every week. He did not think there would be any difficulty now in getting two magistrates to sign the re- quest. — The motion was carried, Coun. Dan Thomas being the only one to vote against. A letter was read from the masons in the em- ploy of the Council, asking to be paid 8d" instead of 8d. an hour.—Aid. T. J. Evans mov- ed that the application be granted.—Covin. Dan Thomas said the men had regular employment all the year, whereas private employers, who paid 8d., stopped their men when work was slack.—Aid. Evans said he would agree to the Council doing the same if they paid 8gd. an hour.—Applications for increase in wages were also received from the Merthyr and Dowlais storekeepers, and were laid upon the table. The Surveyor submitted the following table showing the rate of wages paid by the authori- ties mentioned:—Sweepers:—Merthyr: Num- ber engaged, 31; rate of pay, 3s. 6d. a day; Cardiff: 3s. 8d. Swansea, 4s. to 4s 3d. New- port, 5-jd. per hour; Rhoncfda. 25s. per week; Aberdare, 4s. 2d. per day: Pontypridd, 4s. 4d.; Mountain Ash, 4s.; Barry, 4s. 6d.; Lla-nelly, 3s. 4d. to 48.; Caerphilly, 4s. per day. Ma- sons: Merthyr, number engaged, 19; rate of pay, 8d. per hour; Cardiff, 9d.; Swansea, 3^1. Newport, 8jd. Rhondda, 8d. Aberdare, 9d. Pontypridd, 8¥:I.; Mountain Ash, 4s. 6d. and 65. per day; Barry, 9d. per hour; Llanelly, 8jd. Caerphilly, contract. Storekeepers Merthyr, one at 5s. a day; one at 4s. 6d. two at 8d. per hour; Cardiff, chief, 60s. assistants, 30s. Swansea, 28s. per week Rhondda, 32s. 6d. to 35s. Pontypridd, 4s. 2d. per day Moun- tain Ash, 30s. per week; Barry, 40s. Llanelly, 3s. 9d. per day.-It was agreed that no ad- vances be made. Coun. F. S. Simons, referring to the widening of railway bridges, said a case had just been decided in the House of Lords, and he asked the Town Clerk to look up the matter and re- port as to the liability of the G.W.R. Com- pany to widen the bridge at Treharris.—This was agreed to.

Cefn Tramway Extension. I At the meeting of the Broconshire County Council, last Friday, notice was received from the Merthyr Light Railway Company of their intention to apply to the Board of Trade to pro- long the time for the completion of Railway No. 1. between the Rising Sun and Cefn Bridge till May. 1912, and also to abandon so much of the railway as lay between the Morning Sun and Rising Sun, Cefn. A letter was read from the Vaynor and Penderyn Rural District Coun- cil requesting the County Council to take steps to oppose the applications unless they extended their line to the top of Cefn as proposed in their order.—Coun. Rev. J. H. Davies, Cefn. said the company had power to run trams to the top of Cefn, but thev now proposed only to go to the middle of the town, which would be a great inconvenience to the inhabitants at the upper part of Cefn.—On the motion of the Rev. J. H. Davies, seconded by Coun. S. H. Cowper Coles, it was resolved that the application of the Merthyr Light Railway Co. to the Board of Trade be opposed.

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Merthyr Board of Guardians. ANNUAL MEETING. RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER FOR THE WORKHOUSE. ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR HOUSE AND INFIRMARY. Tha annual meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, the Rev. J. Hafchren Davies in the chair.—Mr. David Hopkins, the first vico chairman, was elected chairman for the ensuing year; Mr. Augustus Davies was elected first vice-chairman; and Mr;. M. A. Evans second vice-chairman.—In taking the chair, Mr. Hopkins referred to the antici- pated change of the sweeping away of boar& and said that a board would have nothing to do but act as a local committee, with limited powers. He trusted they would work well to gether during his year of office (applause).— The Rev. J. O'Reilly said that perhaps that would be the last time the Board would have to elect a chairman, but he would like to ay that he did not think it wise to change the chairman every year. SPECIAL RELIEF CASES. Considerable time was occupied in hearing special relief cases brought forward by the war- rant officer. One was the case of J. W. Rees, late of Glebeland-street, who went to America. some time ago and left his wife and seven chil- dren chargeable to the rates, the family costing tho Board £83 16s. The case was heard al- the police court some time ago, and Ree-c was com- mitted to prison for thre'3 monvhs.—Mr. Rich- ards said that after the convict-ion. some of Mr. Rees's friends, including Mr, Scott, tho Great Western Hotel, asked if terms could be made to pay the amount by instalments. He consult- ed with the Clerk, who agreed to accept £20, and with the con-sent of the magistrates the commitment was suspended for a month to give Rees a chance to look for work. He now offer- ed to pay the amount off at the rate of 25s. a month.—The Clerk said he advised the accept- ance of £20, b?cause if the man had gone to prison, perhaps the Board would not have re- ceived a penny.—It was stated that Mr. Ree- owned property worth £2,000, but that it was fully mortgaged. Mr. J. Prowie mentioned the case of Mrs. Jones. 2, Dowlais-street, Aberdare. The hus- band. he said, had not worked for a fortnight; the woman complained to him that, she was without food, and he to!d her to see the reliev- ing officer, who, however, said he could not grant her relief. He thought the law was tyr- annical if it gave an officer power to refuse relief under such circumstances. — The Clerk said that a relieving officer had to exercise his discretion whether Ü was a case for outdoor or indoor relief. He always advised the officers to err on the side of leniency, so not to run any risfts.—Mr. Young said there was a wife and four children in this case. Tho hu-band, she said, had not worked for a. fortnight, but he went to public houses singing. Sha admit- ted that on tho 17th April she received B2 5s.. a fortnight's wages, and a fortnight before she received £2 18s. making JB5 3s, The husband had not deserted the woman, and on the face cf the circumstances he told her that he would give'her an order for the House. He was in- formed that out of the £2 5s.. the woman re- paid 16s. 6d. which she owed to her si-ter.— The officer said the man would anpear before the committee on Monday.—The Board reliev- ed Mr. Young of all blame, and agreed to hear what the husband had to say. RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr. W. Hiley, seconded by Mr. T. T. Jenkins, to re- scind the resolution in favour of appointing an assistant medical officer at the Workhouse. The Board considered the recommendation of the House Management Committee that a resident medical officer for the Workhouse be appointed at a salary commencing at £200 a year, rising by annual increments of £20 to a maximum of JS500 per ajinum, together with rations, apart- ments and laundry.—The Rector of Dowlais said the Board were embarking upon a very expensive scheme, and he was not prepared to move one way" or the other that day. The rates were going up in every direction, and they were not justified in adding materially to the burdens of the Union. He did not think this question had received sufficient business consideration.—Mr. David Evans (Merthyr) en- dorsed these remarks, and moved that the re- port be referred back to committee. Dr. Ward, the present medical officer, he said, had done his duty.—Rev. Thomas Rees (Pontlottyn) •"seconded the amendment.—The Clerk said he had seen Dr. Ward, who said that in case of an operation, no house surgeon would perform that operation without calling in another sur- geon. The Board would have to make arrange- ments for calling in a specialist and a consult- ing surgeon. Nurse Elvira did all the dispens- ing at present, but if a resident medical officer were appointed, the Board would have to ap- point a dispenser at a salary of JB60 or £70 a year.—Mr. W. Harris said that Dr. Ward had advised the committee in the matter all through, but feveral members said this was on the understanding that he would be appointed consultative surgeon.—After further discussion, the report was adopted by 22 votes to 15. ELECTRIC LIGHT. The Home Management Committee reported having considered the report of Mr. John Lloyd with reference to the lighting of the Workhouse and Infirmary by electricity. Mr. Lloyd stated that the estimate of the Merthyr Efectric Traction and Lighting Company for the electric lighting installation was a fair one, and that their estimate of the probable con- sumption was a reasonable one. The letter of the Merthyr Gas Company offering to fix in- candescent burners in lieu of the existing flat flame burners for the sum of £62, was also sub- mitted to the Committee. The Committee re- commended that the following terms of the Merthyr Electric Traction and Lighting: Com- pany be accepted, subject to the sanction of the Local Government Board, viz.:—Installa- tion: To instal the whole of the wiring, lamps, switches, etc., with plain fittings, including the various buildings with overhead wires, as shown on tho plans submitted, for the sum of £521 2s. Supply of current: £200 a year for a minimum consumption of 15,000 units, and 2d. per unit for any current consumed in excess of that quantity, in addition to the rental of the meter or meters. This offer was made on the condition that the supply was taken for a per- iod of at least five years.—Mr. H. Jones moved that the report be not accepted, as he antici- pated the capital cost to the ratepayers would be £10,200. and they would have no better light. — Mr. David Evans seconded on the ground that there was. no reason why the change should be made.—Mr. W. Harris said he thought electric light would be a boon in the Infirmary.—The report was adopted, and the Clerk said he would communicate with the Local Government Board. PROPOSED EXTENSIONS. The House Management Committee reported having received a letter from the Local Gov- ernment Board, stating that they had consider- ed the Guardians' proposal to erect additional buildings at the Workhouse, between the Board room block and the children's quarters, and having regard to all the circumstances, they would suggest that the Guardians should defer their present proposals until they were in a position to submit a more comprehensive scheme for the enlargement of the Workhouse as a whole. The Committee recommended that the proposal be deferred for the present.— A further letter was received from the Local Government Board, stating that they had care- fully considered the Guardians' proposal to erect two additnonal wards at the Workhouse Infirmary, and, while realising the difficulty of extending, owing to the restricted site. on the usual lines, they did not feel that they would be justified in assenting to the erection of an additional block at right angles to, and directly connected with, the existing building, and ask- ing the Guardian: to consider whether the im- mediate needs would not be sufficiently met by an extension on the lines suggested in pencil on the plans, the arrangement suggested giv- ing an additional eight beds on the ground floor and eleven or twelve beds on the first floor, by carrying that floor over the entrance road to the airing court. The Committee recommend- ed that the Architect be instructed to prepare plans on the lines suggested by the Local Gov- ernment Board.—The report was adopted. REPRESENTATION. The committee appointed by the Board to attend a meeting of the joint committee of the Glamorgan, Brecon, and Merthyr Councils at Hengoed, with reference to the representation of parishes in the union of the Board, made a recommendation to the joint committee to in- crease the number of representatives in respect of the parish of Gellygaer from 11 to 13, and consequently to increase the number of guard- ians representing the parishes of Aberdare and Merthyr from 15 and 20 to 20 and 28 respec- tively, making the total representation 70— Aberdare, 20; Gellygaer, 13; Merthyr, 28; Penderyn, 3; Rhigos, 2; and Vaynor, 4. COMMITTEES. The various committees were re-appointed, the chief interest centring in the Assessment Committee. A large number of the members of the Board had already left the meeting, and those who remained adjourned for dinner, re- assembling just before two o'clock. During the last six months, the possible attendances were six, and the following shows those who put in the full number:—Mr. David Evans (Hirwain), 4; Mr. Augustus Davies. 6; Mr. Rees Rees. 6; Mr. David Hughes, 4; Mr. J. Aurelius, 5; Mr. David Hopkins, 5; Mr. H. Jones, 3; Mr. William Harris, 5; Mr. Edward Edwards, 3; Mr. David Evans (Merthyr), 6; Mr. Thomas Andrews, 5; and Mr. J. Rogers, 5. The following are the new committee:— Rector of Dowlais, Rev. J. O'Reilly, Messrs. Augustus Davies, Rees Rees, David Hopkins, H. Jones, W. Harris. T. Andrews, John Rogers, J. Prowie, J. Edwards, and T. T. Jen- Idns.

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MERTHYR POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.—Before Sir T. Marchant Williams ] (Stipendiary), Dr. H. L. Hughes, Mr. Dd. Pros- r and Mr. J. Jones. TRANSFER.—On the application of Mr. F. p, Charles, the licence of the Royal Arms Inn, Pant, was temporarily transferred to Miss Da- vies. daughter of the late licensee.—The Stipen- diary said he did not agree with the granting of licences to single women, and the question would ba considered at the hcensmg sessions. —Mr. Charles: Perhaps you won't be here, sir (laughter). I mean, of course, that perhaps you will be at the National Eisteddfod (renewed laughter). THE DRDCKE-RS.—John Jenkins, who appeared wearing a choice rose in his coat, was fined 5a. and costs for being drunk in HÏ[{h-street, Mer- thyr, on Saturday night.—Edward James and Dd. Meyrick were fined 10s. and costs each for being drunk in the Merthyr railway station, on Monday. They had been refused tickets to Abernant, and quarrelled with a porter.— Phillip Collins was fined 10s. and costs for being drunk and singing at Aberfan. Defendant: I believe the officer told the truth, but I am no singer, sir. A FOOLISH MAN.—John Havard Williams, of Dowlais, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Pant-road, on Saturday after- noon. and for assaulting Eliza Evans and Rose Jones.—P.S. R. Jones said the women com- plained that the defendant assaulted them. He accosted Williams, who said he would have kill- ed the women if he (the officer) had not come upon the scene.—Defendant: I was drunk, 1 and they tormented me. They pulled me off the seat and scratched my face.—Mrs. Evans said that Williams threatened that he would "have the rope" for her.—For being drunk defendant was fined 10s. and costs; also 20s. and costs for assaulting Eliza Evans and 40s. and costs for the assault upon Rose Jones, or a month's im- prisonment. ABOUT DOG COLLARS.—Several persons were summoned for allowing their dogs to be at large without collars.—In some cases the police offi- cers admitted that t.hey set a watch upon the dogs to see where thoy lived.—One man from Aberfan said his pup was only five months old -Stipendiary: "You should buy a five months collar.—Defendant: Perhaps I should have had a collar before he was born (laughter).—An- other pleaded that the dog had a bad neck, while another said that the dog ran out for fresh air after having a bath. Too LATE TO SHAVE.—Davis Melinoff, hair- dresser, Church-road, Dowlais, was summoned by Inspector Lamb for keeping open his shop after 8 o'clock, viz., at 8.45 on the previous Tuesday, in contravention of the Closing Or- der. Defendant said that three customers came into the shop before eight, the one the In- spector saw being shaved, arriving a.t ten min- uoes^to eight. He had two "shaves and hair cuts before the man whom the Inspector saw was shaved, but the door was locked at eight Stipendiary said he could not ciedit this story, and told defendant to pay 5s. EXPEXSIVE JOKES.—-Several boys living at Aberfan were summoned by P.S. Howells for ringing door bells of people's houses, and run- ning away, on Sunday night. The Stipendiary inflicted a fine of 20s. and costs in each case, and said the money must be paid at once, or the defendants must go to prison for a. month. DISMISSED.—Thomas Brown, landlord of the Mason s Arms, Troedyrhiw. was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his premises on 5th April.—Mr. Canton, solicitor, was for the defence.-P.S.. J. Jones said he saw Mrs. Ni- cholas drunk in the house.—The defence was that the police were invited to the house to eject the woman, and the case was dismissed. "JusT LIKE THE CHANCELLOR."—Mary Griffin and Catherine Lane were summoned for usinu indecent language towards Ellen Griffin.—The complainant told the Bench a long story with lightning rapidity.—This caused the Stipendiary to remark: She is just like the Chancellor of the Exchequer. We had better adjourn for half ..an hour (laughter). What do you complain of?—Complainant: Let me tell you (loud laughter).-—The case was dismissed. Mary O'Connell was summoned by Mary Coherne and Mary Powell, living at High-street, Penydarren, for assault.—Mr. F. P. Charles appeared for the complainant.—These women also gave a demonstration of the art of talking, the defendant creating roars of laughter by interpolations.—Defendant was fined 10s. and costs in each case, and was bound over to keep the peace for six months. MAN AND WIFE.—Richard McKay was sum- moned for being guilty of persistent cruelty to his wife, Mary Ann McKay, who applied for a maintenance order.—The parties had been married about six years (the second marriage) and the wife said she had been obliged to leave her husband.—An order for 7s. 6d. a week was made. A VISITOR'S ILL-LUCK.—Margaret Lewis was charged with stealing a, purse and 5s., the pro- perty of Albert Davies, haulier, of Cwmbach. —Complainant said that on the 1st of April he came to Merthyr, and went with the woman to a public house and had a drink. They went to the canal bank, and later he missed his purse and money.—The Stipendiary said the woman was one of the sharks of Merthyr, and sent her to prison for four months. TRESPASS.—John Morgan was summoned for trespassing on land in the occupation of Ed- ward Edwards, at Treharris, and doing 3s. worth of damage.—Mr. W. R. Edmunds ap- peared to prosecute, and said these proceedings were taken to prevent ether people from going upon the land and doing damage. Defendant had a dog, and was on the land on a Sunday. —A fine of 10a. and costs was imposed.

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Merthyr Education Authority. PLANS FOR GELLIFAELOG SCHOOL. MR. LLEWELLIN SMITH'S CLAIM. A meeting of the Sites and Buildings Com- mittee of the Merthyr Education Authority was held on Tuesday, Coun. W. Lewis (Treharris) presiding. A Sub-committee recommended that the De- puty Surveyor be given power to repair and paint Merthyr Vale School-house, and that ap- plication for a bath and bathroom be refused, as the cost would be about JB50, and there was not sufficient room for the improvement.—The Chairman said the school yard was covered with stones as large as his fist, and Coun. Thos. Wil- liams said the place was a danger to life and limb.—Aid. D. W. Jones moved that the at- tention of the architect be drawn to the mat- ter, and that ho report upon it.—The Mayor (Aid. Wilson) seconded, and the motion was agreed to.—Coun. Dan Thomas asked why this school house should not have a bath-room like other school houses, and the Chairman said the house was not an up-to-date one, and did not warrant the expense.—Coun. Thomas: There's one at Twynyrodyn school house, and I think we should have a bath in every school house. He moved that a bath be provided.—Coun. H. M. Lloyd seconded, but this was not carried, and the report was adopted. Tenders were receive for the erection of playsheds at Abermorlaifc School playground.— Coun. Dan Thomas said the Committer had no right to open them as the work had not been ordered. It had only been agreed to include the cost in the estimate. Someone had exceed- ed his duty in advertising. Mr. J. Llewellin Smith, architect to the Com- mittee, who had received six months' notice to terminate his engagement in order that the De- puty Surveyor should in future do all tho archi- tectural work, wrote contending that the Edu- cation Authority should not have given the work of preparing plans for Gellifaelog new school to the Deputy Surveyor. Ho was first called in in connection with this scheme in 1904; he had made surveys, reports, block plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates, and the plans were approved by the Board of Educa- tion. He had since done work on the new site, and had done an immense amount of work in connection with this scheme for both the old and the new sites, and it was not right to take the scheme out of his hands. If he were not permitted to proceed with the work he would suffer a loss, and he would have to take steps to protect himself as he was legally advised.—The Chairman said it was a strong threat, and the Committee should not discuss it. The Educa- tion Committee had settled the matter, and the letter should be sent to them. Mr. Smith wished to make out that he was an immovable official. —Coun. D. J. Lewis moved, and Mrs. Edmunds seconded, that the Town Clerk be asked for his advice.—Aid. D. W. Jones: The Town Clerk will have a. nice little handful.—The Mayor: You will have to pay for services rendered by Mr. Smith.—Coun. Dan Thomas: Yes, and fairly so.—Aid. Berry: You are giving the show away.—The letter was referred to the Education Authority. A letter was read from the Board of Educa- tion stating that they had decided to reduce the grant earned by the infants attending Pen- garnddu School by one-half on account of the Committee not providing more accommodation for infants, and so preventing overcrowding.— The amount knocked off is £14.-The Clerk said the accommodation was for 32, and the aver- age attendance 37, an excess of only five.—It was agreed to reply that the Committee had made arrangements to prevent overcrowding, and asking that the full grant be allowed. Miss E. Jones. Gellifaelog School, wrote draw- ing attention to crowding at her school, and iuggesting that the Committee should hire a lo- al vestry to provide relief.—The Clerk was asked to report upon the matter.

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