The Merthyr Express

MERTHYR POLICE COURT. FRIDAY.—Before Mr. J. Plewa and Mr. J. M. Berry. "YOU'RE A LIAR."—Robert John Hughes was summoned by his wife, Ann Jane Hughes, for £ 2 on a maintenance order. The parties were young people.—Defendant said he offered his wife 15s. and she would not take it.—The wifo denied this. and said her husband spent his money on drink.—Hughes You're a bar.- An order for committal for a month was made, suspended, however, to give the defendant a chance to pay the money and costs. MAN AND WirE.-Daniet Murray, of Dow- lais, was summoned for neglecting to maintain his wife and child, who had cost the ratepayers £6 12s. 7d. Mr. Richards, warrant officer, said the defendant took his family out of the work- house in December, but as he had no home, the woman had to return to the house.—De- fendant, who said he could not get work in Dowlais. was sent to prison for a month. ASSAULTED THE POLICE.-William Jones, Twynyrodyn, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly and assaulting P.C. Richards. The officer said he found a woman in defend- ant's house, her face covered with blood. He told the defendant to fetch the woman's hus- band. Later on defendant Struck witness on the side of the head, and told him he had no right to interfere. Witness arrested the de- fendant, who kicked him on the leg. On the way to the station defendant tripped him up, and said, "I am now satisfied. I will pay for doing that."—A fine of 10s. and costs in each I case was imposed. TEA AND SUGAR.—Edward Dawson. a stran- ger to the town, was charged by P.C. Scott with begging in Ernest-street, Merthyr. The officer said he foUnd a quantity of tea and sugar in the man's pockets, but no money.—Defendant was sent to gaol for a week. DEAR RABBITS.—Thomas King and William Thomas were summoned for trespassing in search of game on land at Merthyr Vale, the property of Nixon's Navigation Company, on 16th September.—The keeper said the defend- ants had four greyhounds, and one of the men told him his name was "Jimmy Jones. from Tyntetown." They were after rabbits, they said.—Fined 20s. and costs each. I CLUB SECRETARIES' DUTIES. Alfred Nicholas Williams, secretary of the Pontlottyn Liberal Club. was summoned for not sending to the magistrates' clerk the "return" of the club by the 31st January.—Mr. T. Elias, magistrates' clerk, said the return reached him on the 1st February.—Mr. Plews said the defen- dant was one day behind, and ordered him to pay costs. Fredk. R. Baker,* secretary of the Deri Con- stitutional Club, was summoned for not sending in his club return to the clerk to the magis- trates by. the 31st January.—The magistrates' clerk said the return reached him on February 2nd.—Defendant said he was busy with the i election, and neglected to send in the particu- It lars. He was also ordered to pay costs. TUESDAY.—Before Messrs. J. Plews, John Evans. A. Howfield, D. C. Evans, Dd. Davies, Arthur Daniel. HORSES AND CARTS.—Jeremiah Burke, for not having two lighted lamps attached to a trap at Penydarren, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. -Stephen Flaherty. for leaving a horse un- attended at Treharris, was fined 5s. and costs. LICENSING OFFENCE.—Benjamin William Da- vies, Collier's Arms, Abercanaid, was sum- moned for selling intoxicating liquor to a child under 14 years of age.—P.C. Martin said he saw Lizzie Jones, aged 10, leaving the house with a pint of beer. and the bottle was not sealed.—Mr. W. J. Canton (from the office ot Mr. J. W. Lewis) defended, and elicited that the landlord knew nothing about the beer hav- ing been served. Defendant's daughter suppli- I ed the order.—Mr Canton said that neither the landlord nor his wife knew anything about the f child having been served. The landlord was an invalid. He submitted he had no case to an- i swer.—Mrs. Davies and her daughter gave evi- dence. the latter saying that she was 16 years of j age. She had received instructions to label the bottle when she supplied children. On this day she ran from her work in the kitchen.— A fine of 10s. and costs was inflicted. Julia I Jones, the mother of the child, was summoned I for sending her for the beero-She was ordered I to pay costs. STREET FIGHTS.—Daniel Meredith and Frank I' Kennedy were summoned for fighting at Dow- I&is.-Mr F. P. Charles defended Meredith, who said that Kennedy struck him down.—Mor- gan Jones, Dowlais Top, said he saw the blow struck.—Cross-examined by the Chief Consta- ble, witness said he saw a policeman separate Meredith and Kennedy.—Martha Ann Kennedy said that Meredith assaulted her when she spoke to her husband, and she summoned him. —Several witnesses were called, and it was stat- ed that Meredith struck first.-There was a summons by Meredith against Kennedy.—The first-named defendants were fined 20s. and costs each; the other summonses were dismissed.. -Morgan Morgan and Thomas Bailey, for fighting at Gellifaelog, were fined 205. and costs each. A DEAR RIDE.—Elizabeth King was summon- ed for travelling on the G.W.R. between Mer- thyr and Hirwain without paying her fare.— Mr. Baker Jones prosecuted for the G.W.R.— When the train arrived at Hirwain defendant tendered twopence, saying she had come from Llwydcoed. She had, however, been watched, and had travelled from Merthyr.—There was a previous conviction against the defendant, and she was fined 20s. and costs (El 18s. 6d.). DEAR WOOD.-Williarn James Davies and Joseph Davies were summoned for stealing a railway sleeper, value 4d., the property of Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds, Ltd., at Dowlais, and were fined-William 10s., and Joseph 5s. AFTER GAME.—David Thomas Williams, Tho- mas Small, and Dd. James Jones, of Pant- scallotr. were summoned for trespassing in pur- suit of game or conies on land adjoining Castle Farm, the property of Guest, Keen and Co.— Mr. F. P. Charles, for the prosecution, said the Company had been very much worried recently by trespass of this' kind. Boys not only went after the rabbits, which was a minor con- sideration with the Company, but the place was over-run with men and dogs, and the dogs got into the habit of chasing the sheep.—Wm. Jones, farmer, and P.C. Hooper proved the case.—Defendants were fined 20s. and costs each. A MEAN THEFT.—John Smith was charged with stealing a watch and chain and a medal. value 22 10s., the property of Dd. Jenkins, Court Arms, High-street, Merthyr. Prose- cutor said that the defendant stayed at his house on the 11th February. On the Sunday defendant said he would fetch his box from the station, but he did not return. The same after- noon witness missed hjs watch and chain from under the pillow of the bed in his own room. On the 26th February he went with Detective Evans to .-ardiff, and saw his watch in the pos- session of the police there.—Edward Crockett. pawnbroker, Pontypridd, said the defendant pawned the chain with him for 3s. 6d.—Detec- tive Evans said he received the defendant in custody from the Cardiff Police.—Pleading g-uilty, defendant, a stranger to the town, was sent to gaol for three months. SUNDAY NIGHT OFFENCE,-J ames Carrol was summoned for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse at Pentrebach, on Sunday night, and the defendant, with Wm. Hy. Carrol and James Davies. were summoned for assaulting P.C. Norman Scott.—Mr. F. P. Charles defended.— It was said defendants, with, three women, who were returning to Aberdare, drove through the village in a trap. In conse- quence of their conduct, P.C. Scott ^topped ttie defendants, and he was assaulted. They drove away, but a telephone message was sent to Merthyr Vale, and they were arrested by Inspector Roberts.-It was contended for the defence that this was not an ordinary case of police assault. The defendants had been lock- ed up since Sunday night, and they did not know the officer was a police constable, as he had an overcoat over his uniform at the time. —Defendants were fined 10s. and costs each for the assault; the first,named was also fined 10s. and costs for being drunk in charge of a horse.

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ANOTHER CHARGE AGAINST DR. WALTERS. ABERCYNON WOMAN IN THE CASE. PROSECUTION ORDERED BY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR. At Merthyr Police Court, last Friday, before Sir T. Marchant Williams (Stipendiary), Dr Arthur Prcece Walters, of Pontypridd, who a, fortnight a.go was committed for trial on the charge of causing th death of a young woman living at Dowlais, by performing an illegal operation, was brought up and charged by order of the Public Prosecutor with attempting to procure an abortion by using a certain instru- ment on a married woman, living at Pont- ypridd, on the 24th November —Mr F P. Charles appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Public Prosecutor; Mr. Harold Lloyd re- presented prisoner, who was brought from Car- diff Prison in charge of two warders. Mr. Charles, in opening the case, said that on the 20th November, the married woman in question went to prisoner's room at Pontypridd. She said that she wanted medicine. She gave him 2s. 6d. for a bottle. The medicine had no effect, and the following week she again went to Pontypridd, accompanied by a friend, an- other married woman, and the alleged illegal operation was then performed. A couple of days afterwards she became very ill, and wa.s attended by Dr. Griffiths, of Abercynon. She was in a critical condition for a month, and in consequence of what she read in the papers she told Dr. Griffiths something, and the latter informed the police. "The ladv in question," said Mr. Charles, "is a very respectable mar- ried woman, she has had children before, and it would be a matter of pain to her and her relatives if her name were published. I am going to ask your worship to say that her name should not be mentioned in the witness- box, but handed to the Clerk written on a piece of paper, and no doubt the representa- tives of the press will use their discretion if they get an intimation from you. No doubt they will feel a certain amount of sympathy.—The Sti- pendiary said no doubt the reporters would take cognisance of the request mado by Mr. Charles. The woman then said that on the 20th No- vember, she went to Pontypridd in company with a friend, another married woman. She saw the prisoner in his room at 55. Taff-street. She told him she wanted a bottle of medicine. He wanted her to allow him to do something, but she refused, and paid him 2s. 6d. for a bottle of medicine. He said "If you change your mind come down on Wednesday." Having taken the medicine she went to Pontypridd again on the Wednesday, and saw the prisoner, who performed the operation. He gave her some medicine, and next day a miscarriage took place. For two days she was able to get about the house. and then took to her bad. On the 29th November, she sent for Dr Griffiths, by whom she was attended for a month or five weeks. She very seriously ill. On Christ- mas Day sho °. statement to Dr. Grif- fiths, in cor^ciienco of what. she read in th« newspaper? thp prisoner.—By Mr. LJcyd She had ,>k.¡ children. Prisoner. formerly ar v. to Dr. Griffiths, so that she knew prior to sroing to Pontypridd. She paid the prisoner 3; 6d. on each occasion. All along Dr. Griffiths asked her whether she had taken medicine, and until Christmas TMy she told him "No." Witness first saw the police about this matter a week ago. the police came to her. She had been ill the time. The married woman who Accompanied last witness to Pontypridd also gave evidence. Sh« said she had qtJJ, iorgo'ter what, took place at the prisoner's? room nn the first visit. She knew rhe first witness had a bottle of medicine, and that she paid 2.J. 6d. for it. Witness accom- panied her to TVniypridd on the following Wed- nesday, but did not see what was done. Dr. Alexander Griffiths, Abercynon, de- scribed the coo a. ,:(>)1 in wh'ch ne found the woman. Sbe H,rrHl.1f"d h: treatment un- til the 5th January, and t,è' during thM, fime her condition critical. fn c-onseonence of a statement she to him on the 25th cember, he gav information to thp. poHe. P.S. Angus, Abercyrjon. spoke to arresting the prisoner, who in answer to the charge said. "You had better see my solicitor, Mr. Harold Lloyd. I have nothing to say myseif." Prisoner was sent for trial at the 'Assizes. SERVANTS can easily be obtained by the U80 itmaM Want Ad. in these columns. your requirements, and you will he ..re, to get suited at once.

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YOU'LL ACT WISELY IF, before you make your Spring putcbaaes, you pay our establishment a "visit We have an exceptionally fine selection of Spring No. velties marked at exceptionally low figures. Make, a point of coming in to see them, please.—R. T. JONES & Co.. Market-square. Merthyr Tydfil. OPENING SEBVICES.—Th^ opening services at 1 Godden Memorial Hall, Pant-road, were con- tinued on Sunday laet, when the Harry Andrews, of Penydarren, occupied the pulpit, and his discourses were greatly enjoyed by large congregations. STEELWORKERS. RELIEF FUND.—The proceeds of the concert held at Bethania Chapel on December 9th in aid of the above fund amount- ed to £27 28., after defraying the expenses of the artistes., etc. This includes £5 generously sent by His Worship the Mayor, who was un- able to be present. WHITF CROSS LEAGUE.—On Thursday last, the Rev. H. C. Cuthbert Harrison, the secre- tary of this League, delivered an address on "Purity," under the auspices of the parochial branch of the G.KM.S. There was a good au- dience, a.nd the speakers delivered a telling speech. on thft important question of national purity. A collection was made at the close of the meeting (over which the Rector presid- ed) towards the funds of the League. BRYN SEtON. On Tuesday evening the Lit- erary Society ■ listenoed to an able par on "Socialism" by Mr M. L. Walters, who briefly sketched the history of the movement, con- demning the wilder theories of some of -ita earlier propagators, and oommending those ideas which are collateral with Biblical teach- ing. Both from a point of view of diction and elocution, the paper and its delivery were ex- cellent. The chair was ocoupied by JVIr. D. H. Thomas. PRESENTATION.—Ah interesting gathering of Police-constables of the Dowlais Division took place last Friday evening at the Polioe Sta- tion, the occasion being the nresenting of an orna.mental1 clock to P.C. Moses Williams, on the occasion: of his marriage. The clock was subscribed for by the officers and men of the Dowlais Division, and was presented to the re- cipient by Inspector Lamb, who. with others present, wished P.C. Williams and Mrs. Wil- liams long'life and happiness. OBITUARY. — The interment took place at Pant Cemetery on Saturday of Brinley Davies, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Davies, 15, Garden- row, Well-street, Dowlais. The Rev. D. C. Griffiths (Moriah) officiated. The number of wreaths received, from ht. many friends is a token of the esteem in which he was held by the young people. Though only 17 years of age, he was one of the most promising mem- bers of Moriah Chapel—always present at all its meetings, including the Band of Hope, the members of which sent a beautiful wreath,, and also attended the funeral. Great sympathy has been expressed with the family, who only nine months ago buried their eldest daughter, aged 14 years. STOCKTAKING STTRPRISES.—We often hear of great discoveries being made when an old closet in an old mansion is cleaned out, or in re-ar- ranging an old library, what precious and price- less articles, and- long-lost documents, are dis- covered that help to put a family,who have run the tether to earth, on their feet again. Stocktaking has its surprises also. and now Messrs. J S. 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DOWLAIS AMBULANCE BRIGADE. INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS. HEROIC DEEDS RECALLED. A meeting of the Dowlais Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, of which Dr H. Lewis Hughes is the chief surgeon, was held at the Wimborne Hall, Dowlais, on Saturday evening last. The chairman was Major D, T. Jenkins. V.D., The Hafod, chief superintendent of the Corps, who was supported by the follow- ing Cos.officers:—Mr. T. II. Nicholas, eupt. treasurer; Mr. J. H. Jon-cs, supt. of stores; Mr. Arthur Lucas, supt. secretary; Mr. Harry Jones, Merthyr, supt. secretary of the Tail Valley Corps; Mr. E. T. Owen, supt. Bedlinog Division; Mr. W. J. Ballard, supt. Fochriw Division; Mrs. Jenkins, The Haofd; Mrs. Nich- olas Polica Inspector W. J. Canton, Bargoed (late of Dowlais); Mr. E. Roberts, solicitor; and other gentlemen.—Letters of apology were read from Dr. H. Lewis Hughes, chief surgeon of the Corps; Mr. Hovfell R. Jones, chief col- liery manager; and from Mrs. J. H. Jones, who was to have presented the certificates and medallion, but was unable to attend through indisposition. The Chairman said It was "h much pleasure he had consented to preside over the meeting. Surrounded as they were bv so many dangers in their every day calling, it was of the greatest, importance that ambulancc knowhdge should be thoroughly understood, so that when acci- dents occurred, "first-aid" should immediately be rendered by those qualified to do so. It was most desirable that the ladies should have special training in nursing, so that they might be the better qualified to nurse back to health and strength those near and dear to them who might be unfortunate enough to be stricken down by accident or sickness The superintendent secretary, Mr. Arthur Lucas, in giving a report of the progress made during the past year, said the Dowlais Division at the close of the year showed a membership of 65. He was very pleased to state that a police division of the Brigade had been formed in Dowlais recently, and all the members of the police force in the Dowlais District, who had obtained their "first aid'' certificate, had formed the division. The total membership of the Corps, including the Dowlais, Bedlinog, Fochriw, apd Troedyrhiw (No. 2) Divisions, was 175. The members of the Dowlais Divi- sion had during the year treated 103 cases of accidents, some of them very serious, and there was every probability that in some cases lives had been saved through the timely intervention of the ambulance men. A ca had recently come under his notice where a rather serious accident happened to one of Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds' employees, in the vicin- ity of Pant Station, and where efficient "first. aid" was rendered by Mf, T. Price (station- master) and Mr. John Davies (engine-driver), both of whom belonged to the 6taif of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company. He drew attention to the case, as they would all agree that when accidents happened in out- lying districts, such as Pant, Pontsticill, Cwm- barrced, etc., where the services of a medical could not always be readily obtained, it very assuring to. know that in those districts ,'h'3r were ambulance mn who could at on03 give the "first aid" required. During the year. over 3CO cases of accidents had been attended to by the members, of the Dowlais Corps. He thought the meeting would be interested to know that during the year i special churoli parade was arranged for the .members of the Dowlai, D'vision by the pastor and officers of the Ivor Congregational Church, the eermon on the occasion (which was thoroughly appreci- ated bv sII the members) .being nresched by the Rev. T. S. Davies (pastor), who delivered an excellent discourse on the "Parable of the Good Samaritan, the typical Ambulance man." WINNERS OF CERTIFICATES AND MEDALLIONS. Mrs. D. T. Jenkins then presented the certifi- cates, medallions, and labels to the members of the. Dowlais DivisionSecond Year (labels): Privates James Collins, Daniel Davies, Isaac H. Davies, David Morgan, Wm. T. Re-es, T. H. Shankland.—Third Year (medallions): Pri- Lewis Evans, Joseph Jonathan, George Stephens, and John Collins (given bv the L. & iV.W.R. Co.).—Fourth Year (labels): Supt. W. J. McMurray, Second Officer S Jones, Sergtl E. Withers, Corpl. E. C. Edwards, Corpl. Isaac H. Úavre8, Corpl. J. Wooding, Privates T. Da- vies, Nicholas Hughes, David Parker, William Morgan, Supt. Secretary Arthur Lucas, Sergt. R, H. Parker, Corpl. E. F. Hoobs. Hon. Secre- tary S. Watkins, and Private E. J. Sutton (given by the G.W.R. Co.) Medals for regular attendance and good work done in attending to cases of accidents during the year were presented to the members of the Dowlais Division by Mrs. T R. Nicholas:—1st prize (value 10s.); Superintendent Wm. J. Mc. Murray, 34 attendances,' 28 cases of accidents* 2nd prize (value 5s.), Second Officer S. Jones, 28 attendances, 29 cases of accidents; 3rd priae (value 2s, 6d.), Corp!. E. C. Edwards, 38 attend- ances; 4th prIze (value, H. Parker. 34 attendances, 10 cases of accidents The medals were supplied by Mr. A. I. Freed- man, Dowlais. DEEDS OF HEROISM. The Royal Humane Society's certificates for gallantry displayed in saving the lives of two children from drowning were next presented to Messrs. Thomas David Rees and John Lloyd, both of whom are employed in Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds' collieries at Fochriw and South Tunnel Pit respectively, and who re- side at the Cwm, Dowlais. Mr. Lucas, who gave particulars of the case, said that on October 11th last, two lads aged seven and eight years respectively, were cross- ing the Morlais Brook at the Cwm, Dowlais, by means of a narrow plank, when they both slipped and fell into the water. Owing to the recent heavy rains, the current of water (which at the spot where the lads fell in was about five feet deep) was exceptionally strong at the time. and both lads were carried about eighty yards with the flood. John Lloyd came on the scene, and at once jumped into the water and was successful in bringing one of the boys to land. The other boy was carried about 150 yards by the force of the water, when Thomas David Roes, who had heard cries of "Help!" came and attempted his rescue, but the current of water was so strong that he, too, was knocked down by the volume of water, and was carried from twelve to fifteen yards with the stream. Afterwards he was suoceesful in bringing the lad to shore. The boy was then found, to be quite unconscious and very badly bruised. Artificial respiration was resorted to, and breathing quickly restored, his other injuries being then attended to. On the facts of the case being sent to the Royal Humane Society, they, after diligent inquiries, granted the certi- ficate for life-saving to both of the men Mr. Lucas said he was pleased to tell them' as well that on representations being made to the "Carnegie Hero Fund Trust," the committee granted Rees, who was a married man with a large family of young children, and who, owing to being so long in his wet clothes on the even- ing of the' occurrence, had taken cold, and was, in consequence, away from his work for some days, the sum of B5 in recognition of his gallant conduct, and as a recompense for the loss he had suffered. Mr. J. H. Jones, deputy colliery manager, in making the presentation, said he did so in place of Mr. Howell R. Jones, who would gladly have handed over the certificates had it been pos- sible for him to be present. Mr; Jones said he felt it a great honour in being allowed to have some share, in the recognition of the gallant conduct of theao two heroes. He had known Rees, for many years, and had always found him to be ready to do a brave deed. He trusted-that both men would highly prize the Roval Humane Society's certificates, which he had very great pleasure in handing them, and which he hoped would remain as heirlooms in their families for many years. Both men were loudly applauded by the audienoe. The lad whose life was saved by Thomas David R<ecs was on the platform. Mr. Lucas here made reference to Mr. J. H. Jones's bravery, and the good work done by him at the Darran Colliery explosion ,and said they were alL agreed that Mr. Jones himself was quite entitled to rank as a hero (loud ap- plause). MEDALLION FOR INSPECTOR CANTON. A gold medallion, suitably inscribed, was next presented to Police Inspector Canton, of Bar- good, who formerly held" the position of chief superintendent of the Dowlais Corps. The pre- sentation was made on behalf of the Dowlais, Bedlinog, and Fhríw Divisions by Mr. E. T. Owen, superintendent of the Bedlinoe Division, who said they were under a deep obligation to him for the good work which he had done as their chief superintendent; and all who came in contact with him could not but have been struck by his genial and kindly disposition. lr. T. R. Nicholas also added his meed of praise to the good work dono by Inspector Canton, and said that his removal from Dow. Jais was a great loss, both to the ambulance movement, and the town. Inspector Canton, in thanking the donors for their beautiful gift, said he had always received the greatest kindness at the hands of the officers and members of the Dowlais Corps. He was very plea to find that he had been suc- ceeded in his position as chief superintendent by .one so able as their chairman (Major Jen- kins).. ANOTHER PRESENTATION. The last item on the programme was the pre- sentation of a large-sized [Tamed photograph of himself to Second Officer S. Jones, of the Dowlais Division. This presentation was made on behalf of the Dowlais, 'Bedlinog, and Foch- riw Divisions. Mr. Jones has taken alarg share in raisine funds to carry on the work of the Corps, and has also acted as colliery secre- tary at each of the annual efforts.. The photo- graph bore the following inscription:—"Pre- sented to Second Officer SJpOOs, Dowlais, by the members of the Dowiis. Corps, St John Ambulance Brigade, in appreciation of services rendered, February, 1910." It was handed to Mr. Jones by Inspector Canton, who spoke very higblv of the splendid work done by Mr. Jones. —Speeches were also made by Supt. Ballard, Fochriw..(r.d First Officer T. Thomas, Bed- linojr, of whom ilmt Mv. Jones had always ehown a readv ziai to do all in his j •vwe'r onlj to Knee funds, but in evwy other way to further the ambulance movement ) in the co.lieries. Mr Jones, in reply, said that for many years he had given ambulance work the first place in his life, and in the future it would be still his great aim to endeavour to help his fellow-men, and refieve thoic in distress. Councillor John Davie-s (miners' agent), in proposing a vote of thanks to the Chairman, said that as a family they were noted for their kind deeds. lie could not speak too highly of th3 work which Inspector Canton had done for the colliery workmen in sending the ambulance car to Caeharris Station to meet the injured men on their arrival by train from the collier- ies.—A similar vote of thanks to the artistes and ladies who had presented the certificates, etc., was proposed by Mr. E. Roberts, solicitor, and on being put to the meeting, both resoiu- tions were carried with acclamation. During the evening, solos were rendered by Mr. Tom Phillips and Miss Annie Rees, both of whom met with enthusiastic encores from the large audienc3 present. The accompanist was Mr. J. T. Jones. A collection was taken. and the whoe of the proceeds were devoted to Miss Annie Rees's Coupon Fund.

Mass Meeting of Colliers at Dowlais. On Monday morning the Oddfellows' Hall was packed with colliers, who had foregathered to listen to the reports of the Miners' Agent (Councillor John Davies) and their representa- tives on the Conciliation Board in the Cardiff meetings. Five of the largest pits of Messrs. Guest, Keen, and N etleiolds, Ltd., were stopped from want of trucks on Monday, and a convenience was made of the occasion. By the kindness of Mr. Will Stone (the lessee)", the hall was granted to hold the meeting. Mr. A. Williams, the president of the local Miners Federation, occupied the chair, and he was sup ported by Councillor John Davies, Mr. Thomas Davies (secretary of Dowlais district), and others.—Mr. John Davies, in a long and clear address, showed the progress of negotiations up to the present date, and explained some matters that it was necessary the men should ba made acquainted with.—A number of questions were then asked the Agent and the representatives, which were replied to, and were deemed satis- factory.—A resolution was then passed, ex- pressing satisfaction with their action in the various matters referred to. Mr. Will Stone was also thanked for the use of the hall, ine meeting was a very enthusiastic one, and the attitude of the men was firm, with a. determin- ation not to give way Three pits were idle again on Tuesdays—the two Fochriw Pit and South Tunnel. At the monthly meeting of the branch last Monday week, at which Mr A. Williams (the president) was in the chair — Mr Williams having made a charge against a lodge secre- tary, a committee was appointed to investigate it. As the committee found that the statement was incorrect, the Chairman apologised and withdrew the statement he had made. Ihe amount of cash received at the meeting was £215 10s. 6d.

St. David's Day Festivities at Dowlais. Our "Patron Saint's" Day was celebrated in Dowlais in various ways, but hardly in as en- thusiastic a manner nor as patriotic a way as in other places. With the exception of the school; and the Cymreigyddion—and the latter seemed to have come as a kind of after-thought —little was done. AT THE CENTRAL SCHOOLS. The upper classes of the schools were brought together on Tuesday morning to listen to a short but very telling address by Mr. R. G. Price (the headmaster). A number of Welsh songs were sung by the boys, under the con- ductorship of Mr. J. T. Jones. A half-holiday was then declared by the Headmaster, amid loud cheers. In the other classes in the schools, the several masters gave addresses on "The Life of St. David, and were then dismissed. GELLIFAELOG SCHOOLS. At this school a similar procedure took place. Mr. E. Williams (the headmaster) mustered tne children together, and after they had sung some Welsh airs very nioely, addresses were given by the Headmaster and some of the other teachers. After some more singing and suit- able recitations, a half-holiday was announced amid great cheering. The singing at this school is a very great feature, as, being a mixed school, the girls' voices lend themselves to fine melody. At the other schools, addresses, recitations, and singing of Welsh airs for an hour before ciose of the morning school were indulged in. CYMREIGYDDION MEETING. A kind of a scratch meeting was held at Her- mon Chapel, as an outcome of the weekly meet- ing held last Friday evening, and which was announced in the chapels on Sunday. The Rev. Peter Price presided, and after a vigorous address, caJled the various performers to their work, interpolating each item with patriotic and witty remarks. A choir of boys was brought from Gellifaelog, and were under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Thomas, Penydarren. This cboir gave three items very creditably; a duett was sung by Messrs. J. Davies and E. Thomas, and each of the following persons gave songs:—Mrs. J. T. Jones, Miss Davies, Mr. John Thomas (Penywern); pennillion" singing by Mr. W. J. Thomas (twice); recitations by Master Tom Walters, Messrs. Joshua Davies, Arthur Morris, D. J. Thomas ("Dewi"), and Miss Bessie Rees. The meeting concluded by singing "Hen Wad fy Nhadau." Mr. J. T. Jones was the organist, and he did his work very emciently. LECTURE AT THE PARISH HALL. A large gathering of the members of the Church of England Men's Society assembled at the Parish Hall on Tuesday night to hear a lecture on "The Lessons of the Life of Dewi Sant," bv the Rev. J. R. Dewi Williams, curate of St. Mary's, Aberdare. The rev. gen- tleman spoke for upwards of an hour on the life of the saint, and his eloquent description of his labours was listened to with rapt attention. He emphasised the teligious character of the fes- tival, and dwelt upon St. David's position as a Bishop of the ancient Church of Wales, and his matchless advocacy of the truth. The Rector (Rev. LI. M. Williams), who presided, invited questions at the close of the lecture, which were satisfactorily answered. He pointed out that there were three St. Davids—the true saint of the early Church, the mediseval sham whose life was clouded with legends and stories of the wildest kind, and the St. David of the political platform and banquet of the present day. The historian knew only one St. David—the hero of the sixth century, who was first and last a Churchman and a religious leader.—A cordial vote of thanks to the speaker concluded the proceedings. DOWLAIS CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. The festival was oelebrated in a loyal manner I' at the Club. A successful banquet was arrang- ed, and the catering was left in the hands of Mr. Saunders (the steward), who provided a gratifying menu. The tables were laid out in first-class style, the national emblems being strongly in evidence in the decorations. About seventy members sat down to the repast. Among those present were: Major D. T. Jen- kins, V.D., who would have occupied the chair, but owing to prior arrangements was unable to do so: Dr. Stuart C. CressweJl, and others. The chair was filled by Mr. P. Mansfield.— After the toast of "The King, Queen, and other members of the Royal Family" had been proposed, the toast of the evening, "Dewi Sant," was received with musical honours. An enjoyable musical evening was spent, the fol- lowing astietes taking part ^Messrs. T. Phillips, J. Phillips, Mat De Lacey, P. Mansfield, and Ray Jones.

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Dowlais Chamber of Trade. I THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING QUESTION The monthly general meeting of the Dowlais Chamber of Trade was held on Tuesday evening last, when Mr. D. H. Edwards, the president, occupied the chair, and the following members were present: Messrs. Arthur Evans, Talog Williams, A. Ashton, John Evans, J. Rees, W. J. Canton, H. Isaacs, S. T. Evans, T. S. Evans, G. Freedman, H. Hicks, Edward Roberts, and Coun. Isaac Edwards. Letters were read from Miss F. E. Houlson and Mr. Rees Morris acknowledging with tha.nks tke votes of sympathy which had been passed with them by the Chamber. A letter was also read from Coun. Isaac Edwards thank- ing the Chamber for their vote of congratula- tion upon his election as Deputy Mayor of the Borough. Letters were read from the Board of Trade and the Town Clerk with reference to the light- ing of Dowlais, the latter enclosing a copy of the resolution which had been passed by the Town Council. A discussion took place as to the further action of the Chamber, in which Messrs. J. Rees, D. Rees. Talog Williams. G. Freedman, John Evans took part. It was .eventually agreed that the Board of Trade should be communicated with staling that the Chamber still adhered to the allegt tions made in the petition forwarded to the Board, and would be glad if the Board would express an opinion as to the safety or otherwise of the overhead wiring. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. W. Morgan Davies, the question of the improper treat- ment of children travelling in the street cars was deferred to the next meering. The Chamber again discuaecthe provisions of the Shops (No. 2) Bill. Mr. E. Roberts opened the discussion, and was followed by Messrs. W. J Canton, Isaac Edwards, an^ others. It was finally decided, upon the pro- position of Mr. John Evans, seconded by Mr. T. S. Evans, that a committee of the Chamber am should examine the Bill clause by clause, and report to the Chamber. The members present m were appointed to act on the committee, with the addition of Mr. J. G. Reos (the president of the Federated Chambers). Upon ihe proposi- tion of the President, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the members who had dealt with the subject. It was agreed to support the Abercynon Chamber of Trade in their effort to induce the Great Western Railway Company to iseue cheap tickets to Liverpool, Isle of Man and the North on Mondays, in addition to Fridays. The President referred with regret to the continued illness of Mr. Marcellus Cartwright. the hon. secretary of the Chamber, and on the suggestion of Coun. Isaac Edwards, it was unanimously agreed that Mr. Edward Roberts should act as secretary pro rem until Mr. Cart- wright's recovery. The question of a halt at Trelevvis and in- creased railway facilities from Llancaiach to Dowlais, was raised by Coun. -spac Edwards, and a deputation, consisting of the President. Vice-President, Messrs. Edward Roberts and John Evans, was appointed to r»eet Mr. Up- etone. the representative of the Great Wes- tern Railway Co., on the matter Mr. T. S. Evans gave notice thpt he would move at the next meeting of the Chamber that a petition should be presented to the Rhvmnev Railway Company for a re-arrangement of the cheap fares from Dowlais to Cardiff on Thurs- days and Saturdays. Upon the proposition of Mr. Harris Isaacs. seconded by Mr. Ieaac EdwacLv Mr. A. Sur- ridge was elected a member of the Chamber.

FOCHRIW. ORDERS for Printing of every desciiption may be left with Mr J. C. Payne, 7, Railway- terrace, the local representative of the "Mer- thyr Express." PITS IDLE.—Both pits were idle on Monday and Tuesday evening owing to a shortage of daggons. CONDOLENCE.—At the meeting of the Check- weighers' Committee of No. 2 Pit, Fochriw, a vote of condolence was passed unanimously with the families and relatives of two workmen- Mr. Solomon Williams of 19, Dowla's Top, and Mr. William Edmunds, of Penydarren—who met their deaths through fatal accidents at No. 2 Pit, Fochriw, all present standing with heads uncovered. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday the Fochriw Hot- spurs entertained Dowlais Church Lads before a good crowd. The Hotspurs kicked off w.i Ic a strong wind in their favour, and were soon pressing. After a pretty, combined movement, Fred Wright soore a goal for the Spurs, xne second half witnessed some even play, both sides preying in turn, D. Cheeke, for the 'Spurs, being prominent on a number of oma- I sions. Just before the end, Dowlais equaJisod, j the game ending in a draw of one goal each. I.O.G.T.—The weekly meeting of the Star of Fochriw Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars was held at the Carmel Vestry on Thursday evening week, there beinS a good attendance. After the ordinary business of the lodTe, a paper, entitled, "Never too late to mend." was read by Bro. Thomas Lewis. The paper was full of good advice. The fol- lowing 6poke highly of the paper: Bios. Wm. I p Jones, Daniel, Rowlands, Charles Payne, L.D., Sister Bronwen Ballard, C.T., and Sister A. Jones, Tirphil. The meeting was presided over by Chief Templar Sister Bronwen Ballard, C ARM EL.—A very successful meeting of the Carmel Literary and Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday evening week. There was a large attendance. Excellent papers were read on "Handel-His Life and Works, by Mr. Thomas Walters, Brynteg; and Woman's Indebtedness to Christianity," by Mrs. Edith Cole Jones, Bryngoleu. Both papsrs were very interesting. The following took part in the discu-sion Rev. D. Hughes j Jones, Messrs. Daniel Rowlands, Rees Kees, Rhys D. Jenkins, and Evan Evane. Miss Uer- idwen Thomas sang "He was Despised" (Han. del), and Mr James Jones sang "Y Baciigen Dewr." Mr. Thomas Walters presided at the organ. The chairman was the Rev. D. liughea Jones. NODDFA. At the weekiy meeting of the Noddfa Literary and Mutual Improvement Society on Thursday evening week, which was presided over by Mr. Williams, two excellent papers were read on "Which has the most influ- ence over the child-the mother or the father?" by Mrs. Price, White Horse Inn, Pentwyn, in support of the mother, and Mr. John Williams, Martin-street, in support of the father. There was a very appreciative audience, who enjoyed the papers immensely. The following took para in the discussion Miss Certrude Williams, Misi Judith A. Jenkins, Mrs. David Jones (Bryn.¡ teg), Miss Rachel M. Walters. Mr. ThomaA Evans (sen.), Mr Thomas LN-Lnc, (jun.), and 1J( Albert Walters. Bcth papers were read iof Welsh Solos were sung by the E. A. Evan& and Enid Evans. ,IOIP.Er.-Ile members of the Baniist Liter- ary and Mutual Improvement Soc;e'.y promoted a social and entertainment on Tue-day to com-: memorate Dewi Snnt. The members partootf of a splendid spread. The following ladies afr- siet-ed at the tables: Mrs. J. Lewis, Mr. M.: Davies, Miss L. Williams, Miss G. Will 13241 and Miss S. E. Williams. After the spread, ai fine Welsh programme was gone through. Mr. H Williams presided, in the absence of the Rev. M. S Young (through illne's). The meeting was open?d by a song by Mr. Thomas Evans, after which an address was g.ven by,. P.S. Williams en "Dew; Sant." Messrs. Thos. Evans, Albert Walters. John Jones. Richard Evans. and Samuel Evan; also spoke. OtherB who contributed to the programme were:— Solo, Miss Mary Rees; violin duett, Messrs. Sydney Phillips and Austin Price; £ olo, Miss Mary Davies: solo, Miss E. A. Williams; solo, Miss Enid Ev<<ns. During the evening, several persons w?r? fined for the introduction of Eng- lish words in their speeches. The sinking of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a cicse. SOCIAL.-In connection with Carmel Literary and Mutual Improvement Society, a social was held ou Tuesday to commemorate "Dewi Sant." The chapel was decorated for the oc- casion with flags, with the motto of the Red Dragon, and leeks, while every member carried the same badge. An elaborate programme had been drawn up, everything J.x.in conducted in, \lsh. The Rev. D. Hughes Jones presided, and addre-ses were given by the following:- "Dewi Sant," Rev. D. H. Jones: "Wales and Education," Miss E. Jones: "Wales and Poli- tics," Mr. Georze Thomas: "The Religious File* merit in the Welsh Nation": Mr Evan M. Davies. Others who took par-, were: Recita- tions. "Mr. Moody, y Fam. a'r Plentyn," and "Ond," Mr. David 'Eyam. Aelybryn solos "Cartref" and "Ar Hyd y Nos" (to words com* posed to Dewi Sant by th? Rev. D. H. Jones), Miss E. Jones: "Canwn Gerdd; Cvmru." Misa Ceiidwen Thomas; "Baner Ein Gwlad," Mr. William Morris; "Gwlad v Delyn." Mr. Wm. Griffiths: "GwJad yr Eisteddfodau, Mr. Gar- adoc Shankland: Mr. D. J. Thomas, duetts, Messrs. C. Shankland and W. Morris: \Yelsb airs — "Cogoniant i Gvmru," "Pa Wlad fel Cymru Lan?'' and "Hen Wiad fy Nhadau' (new arrangf mn0. by the Female Party read' ings—Selections from "Rhys Lewis (by Daniel Owen, the Welsh novelist), by Mr. Thomas Lewis, Mr R. D. Jenkins, and Mrs. E. Cola Jones. The accompanist was Mr. Thomas Wal- ters (the organist). The large gathering par- took of a fine spread, the following ladies pre- siding at the tables:—Mrs. Howell Thomas, Mrs David Jones, Mrs. David Davi(i Davies, Mrs. John Davies, Mrs. J. Phillips, Mrs. Thos. Davies, Mrs. Howell Jones, Mrs. David J. Thomas, Miss Rachel Walters (Brynteg), M. Ree., and Rachel M. Walters (Guest-street). They were assisted by other ladies and gentle- men. A short addrsss on "The Character- istics of the Welsh'' was given by Mr. Evan Evans. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mr. Evan Evans, seconded by the Rev. D. IL Jones. The singing of the Welsh National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

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