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Porth Police Court.
Porth Police Court. (.Thursday.—Before Mr. T. P. Jenkins the chair), Alderman W. H. Mathias, Dr. E. Naunton Davies. Boy Thieves. o, vv,° boys hailing from Williamstown, teadman Jones (12) and James Isaac (10), were charged with entering the house of Mrs. Esther Jones, wife of Mr. Morgan °nes, 25, Arthur Street, Williamstown. Mrs. Jones stated that on Sunday, the pd inst., she placed two purses contain- ing £ 2 8s. 3d. in a cupboard in the ltchen. In the evening she went to s/aPel- When she returned from service, 0j? did not notice anything wrong, but cat fe f°ll0,wing day she found that the hacj ou the window had been forced tha t' j on making a search she found 8av« <° mone.y was missing. She then El' ixif°rmati°n to the police. a 1^af,eth Davies, wife of Evan Davies, "eighbour, stated that at about 7.30 th0' .on the evening in question she saw Wan ,Wo defendants jumping over the st¡. hOllll Mrs. Jones' garden to the folio. '■ anc^ afterwards ran away. On the oVVll V'S day she saw Mrs. Jones on her to^ if001'stePJ crying, and she (witness) vj0l eV what she had seen on the pre- J,VUght- sai(j Roberts (14), 8, Constantine St., iiist. ]fa^ on Monday evening, the 4th v! Wen^ to a Tonypandy music hall, ^eadrv saw defendants, and he asked hitli ollan Jones for money. Jones gave hioilev's" 3d. He next asked Isaac for Police t ° reP^ed that he only had six- ?lc>hev f Ues t°ld Isaac to take the • 3d if1 under the seat, and gave him '^de s' Both defendants then went out- ?.0 nlau away. tho ^uramings said that he arrested ys and charged them with stealing P&Vs tv, *n 8^vcr) and 3d. in cop- +ePlied • (P1,0Perty °f Mrs. Jones. Isaac ''lied "j i went through the window, ''QUtrli i key> and let him (Jones) in Phvses the back door. We took the with 8s. 3d. in it, and spent the Penygraig, Dinas, Tonypandy, ^.(JUt jn '^ypridd. Jones said that he Ti pn,x oush_ the back door, and took c°ntaining £ 2, and spent it at ll'aig/ !fr|d, Tonypandy, Dinas, and Peny- f l'idav • ey arranged to break in on -n^ght. Witness received 15s. 6d. ^othierts- ^Vrt- rdefendants pleaded guilty. "'as a i T, P. Jenkins remarked that it i°'' the if ease, and it was a good thing w li lJones he had been caught he ° r, a<^ S°ne any further. As it 6h ho, strayed into bad company sJ^ck up with Isaac. i, ^kes „ %'as ordered to receive four Tif Previ" the birch rod. Isaac, who remeharges of theft against him, S>Vi?;!nded for a week, to enable the S to find place for him at a afcory school. > T\yo °u^h on the Porters. io-S • ^>0l'th men, Benjamin Jen- at'1' Jenkins, were summoned an obstruction and also in; j.i J- Rowlands, a porter em- IJion y the Taff Yale Railway at Porth from the evidence given by a vn the two defendants fol- Sii'l and her mother into try,• J'7 Ration at Porth. The mother to induce her daughter to H^onp-Vif Swansea, while defen- ^'ih-^vei)fn llt(> Persuade her from doing L^g her ai e m°ther succeeded in 'lifi With |1uShtcr's compliance to re- and rjer- ar'd took tickets accord- ^efeijrli a,SSed, oub on to the platform. Pi-Qryri1 tried to follow them, but tL, Said as Was barred by Rowlands, lUr, WatfQ_ey could not be admitted on +v Wltbout tickets. Not know- woman and her e bound for, the two defen- dants took single tickets for Pontypridd. Just at, that moment the up train steamed in, and both defendants jumped in to a compartment. Another porter, by the name of Price, followed them, and told them that they could not travel by that train, and requested them to get out and go to the down platform. They then rushed back to the booking hall, and while waiting to get another couple of tickets for Swansea the train steamed out. In- furiated at what had happened, they threatened to knock Price's head off, and he told Rowlands to fetch the police. When Rowlands got out to the street, Benjamin Jenkins followed him and dealt him a severe blow, which rendered him unconscious. Henry Price, a ticket collector, corro- borated the last witness' evidence, and handed a piece of paper to the Bench, on which the language which both defen- dants had used towards them on the night in question was written. The Bench characterised the action of both defendants as most blackguardly in striking the railway servants, who only did their duty. Benjamin Jenkins was ordered to pay a fine of C2, while a fine of 20s. was im- posed upon his brother. A further charge of being drunk and disorderly in Hannah Street, Porth, on the 3rd inst., was proved against Ben- jamin Jenkins, and a fine of 10s. was imposed. Blackberry Gathering and What Became Of It. Two little girls and three boys from Trehafod bearing the names of Mary Ann Neill, Martha Jenkins, James Downes, Wm. Henry Downes, and James Neill, went to gather blackberries on a piece of land owned by Dr. Morgan, Pontypridd, on the 28th of August. Unfortunately for them, the visions of glorious black- berry tarts were soon dispelled, for, on discovering that they were watched by a policeman, they all ran away. True to his instinct, the man in blue gave chase, and soon overtook them, and they were taken straightaway into the presence of Dr. Morgan, who said that he would pro- secute them. The constable also added that the hedges and fences on the land were all torn down by people in their quest- for the luscious berry. Mr. T. P. Jenkins remarked that though it was quite natural that children should go and gather blackberries at this season, yet they should not go on prohibited land unless they had the consent of the owner to do so. Hedges and fences cost money to repair, and they would have to pay a fine of Is. each. A similar charge was brought against two men, Frank Warren and James Thomas. The defence was that they had been asked to go up to Dr. Morgan's farm on Sunday, dinner time, about some cat. which they had been promised. This case, said Mr. Jenkins, was dif- ferent to the last, inasmuch as they were men who could realise what it was to have fences and hedges broken, and for that reason they would have to pay 7s. Gel. each, including costs and damage. Colliery Offences. A notable feature of Thursday's Police Court proceedings was the number of colliery cases which were heard. The first was a charge of committing a breach of Mines Regulation, Special Rule 236, preferred against John George, roadman, an elderly man, who was em- ployed at the Cymmer Old Pit, Cymmer. Mr. C. Kenshole, Aberdare, who ap- peared for the prosecution, stated that George left two lignted lamps in the mine on September 3rd. During the night the fan had to be stopped, in order that cer- tain repairs which were needed could be effected, and as the lighted lamps were on the return airway, they were a, cause of a still greater danger. Defendant was an old employee, and the management did not think that he had wilfully com- mitted the offence complained of, but that it was a case of forgetfulness on his part. He had been employed at the colliery for 26 years, and during the whole of that time had borne an excellent character. Mi\ E. S. Williams, manager of the Old Pit, Cymmer, hotre out the advocate's statements, and added that it was only in order to maintain proper discipline in the mine that proceedings against the defendant had been instituted. Mr. W. P. Nicholas appeared for the defence, and laid great emphasis on the good character which defendant had borne throughout the great number of years he had been employed at the col liery. A fine of j63 and costs was imposed. A haulier, Richard Morgan, employed at the New Pit, Cymmer, was also charged with having a, packet of cigar- ettes in his possession in the mine on the 4th inst. Owen Davies, a foreman haulier at the colliery, stated that he made a search of defendant's pockets on the above date, and found the packet of cigarettes (pro- t duced). When charged with the offence, he replied, It is a new coat; I do not know how they got there. I always smoke a pipe." Mr. T. P. Jenkins said that he could not believe the defendant's story very well he was lucky that he had not a match in his pocket. A fine of .£2 was imposed. Cigarette Papers, Grievances. This week I am going to pose as a champion on the behalf of many of my fellow-men, who have requested me to ventilate their woes and worries in tha local Press. Why their selection fell upon me as a suitable exponent, I am at a loss to know; yet, to say the least, of it, it is decidedly flattering, and if I may hope to state the cases with something like fairness, then I will consider that I have tried to fulfil the trust which they have reposed in me. In the first place, let me impress upon my readers that the grievances which I am about to ventilate are real—the genuine article—not a con- jured up clap-trap of my own lively imagination. Personally, I have no grievance against anything or anybody, except it be, perhaps, our office boy, who leers and flies at. me in a most un- becoming manner, and-I must whisper this-my editor, who says he wants a thing done regardless of my own incon- venience, and done well. So far, I have been able to appease his exorbitant appe- tit-e, for things well done, and nothing unpleasant has occurred between us—thus far. Now I proceed to the matter on which I set out. The first grievance which I will notice t is the following: A particular friend of mine has a very artistic taste, and conse- quently a very irritable temperament. (All people who are troubled with artistic tastes are also assailed with irritable temperaments). On Sunday mornings, as my friend wends his way to divine sor- vice, his eyes are made sore by the extra- ordinary amount of waste paper which flies about our streets. Nowhere is this nuisance to be met with more than on the bridge which crosses the railway near Ystrad Station, Every morning, so he assures me, there are people engaged on this spot clearing away this unsightly rubbish; but on Sunday mornings, when all Nature, we learn, puts on her most reverent attire, this particular spot is made hideous by the great amount of paper—paper of all colours, and of all sizes; greasy paper-bags which contained on the previous Saturday night such delectable delicacies as chipped potatoes or fried fish; bits of posters torn down from the neighbouring hoarding, and in- numerable quantities of circulars, announc- ing sales of articles of every description under the sun. Nor is this all, for glaring forth in all the light of publicity and Sunday devotion are tell-tale nuisances which mark the progress of a devotee of Bacchus, who on the previous evening drank not wisely, but too well. That, I believe, is a fair statement of the case; and the question is How are we going to get rid of it? My friend had only one suggestion, and that is that tho,se people who are paid for keeping our roads in decent order and cleanliness, should exert themselves in- making this part of the road somewhat presentable—I mean decent—on a Sunday morning. When I ventured to remonstrate by saying that this would mean Sunday labour, and as a thorough-going chapel-goer he should not countenance Sabbath-breaking, he re- plied, with much truth and much irony, that Cleanliness was next to Godliness," which I would interpret by suggesting that if every ratepayer in the immediate locality were to arm himself with a brush and shovel and sweep this nuisance off the road on a Sunday morning, he would be doing the next best thing to worship- ping his Creator. What my readers will think of this kind of religion, I cannot say, of course; but there is my friend's dictum, and should anyone who lives in the neighbourhood of Ystrad Station act on this suggestion next Sunday morning, well, we'll see how far will the result coincide with the elevating of morals and the saving of souls. Another source of unhappiness to many of my readers is the stench which arises from the burning tip at Porth. I fully sympathise with the unfortunate people who live within "smelling" distance of this nuisance. I have been to Porth scores of times during the past few weeks, and my familiar acquaintance-ship with the burning tip does not endear its fumes to me by any means. I have noticed passengers in the trains, as they pass the nuisance, clutch their noses with a desperation that really makes me tremble to think what will eventually become of their facial ornament. I have even .seen the policeman—that remarkable being which is inured to all sorts of nuisances, sights and sounds-turn nearly blue in the face as the smell of the horrid sulphur arrests his nose; and I am not certain but that I have- heard him sighing for a habitation where blaming tips trouble noue of its happy citizens, and where sulphur fumes fear to "stench." Some persons declaim that the fumes are healthy, that they add days to one's mortal existence; and I am even told that the person who is constantly em- ployed on the tip knows nothing of the ravaging of worms in his body; be that as it may, I pine not for life proptiated by sulphur fumes, neither do I betray any immediate desire to live in the constant neighbourhood of the tip, so that I may be released from the trouble of worms and other creatures who delight in. making life miserable for the ordinary human being. I understand that a public meet- ing was held some time ago to protest against the nuisance, and there was some talk of approaching the officials of the colliery about the matte. and of peti- tioning the District Council to have the nuisance abated or removed. I wish the pioneers in this work of rescue-for it is a work of rescue to the average man and woman—every success in their endeavours to rid the Rhondda Valley of one of its inglorious features, and that in a very short time to come the noses of human beings, not to say anything of cats and dogs, horses and cows who are affected by the horrid stench, will do their work in a purer air, tainted by no sulphur fumes or any other fumes which make the life of man miserable, and his existence upon earth a thing to be deplored than otherwise. I have just space to ventilate one more complaint, a complaint which is directed against hawkers, street sellers, and noise creators in general. Since I started this paper, no fewer than live of the fraternity have been battering our front door. Then- wares consisted of all kinds of articles, saleable and unsaleable. The first, who almost knocked our door down, was a Jew- He had a basketful of cheap jewel- lery, spectacles (which he was sure would suit me, or if they would not suit me they would do for my parents), cheap clothing, and a vast number of ill-assorted caps. To all his entraties I turned a deaf ear, and after five minutes of agonised bickering I slammed the door. The second was a fishman; the third was a patent medicine man, who insisted that I looked very ill, but that a box of his pills would soon put me to rights, which efficacious remedy I steadily resisted. The fourth was a-flannel merchant, whom I sent away by swearing that I wore no shirt, nor stockings—in fact, nothing in his parti- cular line; and the last, oh, horror! was a Jew again. He was a glazier, and he potytely informed me that our back bed- room window (which he could not have observed without making a detour of the house) had a hole in one of the panes of glass. I informed him quite politely that if he did not move away at thunder-and- ] ightning speed, I would soon make a hole in him. Deeming discretion to be the better part of valour, he judiciously slunked away, and I was left once more to think of other people's grievances and of my own as well, and I mentally re- solved that I should present a memorial to the local Parliament, in which no King Charles's Head would ever crop up, to implore and pray them to exterminate the whole horde of hawkers, and Jews in particular. FAGIUS.
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Pentre Landlord Assaulted.
Pentre Landlord Assaulted. Wounded with a Glass Jug. I Thomas Moore, of Treharne Street, Pentre, was charged at Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday with unlawfully wounding John Daniel Lewis, landlord of the Alexandra Hotei, Pentre, on the pre- vious evening. Mr. Lewis, the prosecutor, who appeared in Court with his head dressed with plaister, stated that the defendant came to the hotel bar with a pint and a half glass jug, and asked for a pint of beer. Defendant, being under the influence of drink at the time, witness refused to comply with his request, and asked him to go home. Defendant resented this, and struck him a violent blow on the head with the glass jug which he carried, in- flicting a wound which completely stunned him. Sergeant James said he arrested Moore while in bed. He was then too drunk to be charged with the offence. The wound on Lewis' head measured lit inches, and the flesh had been cut to the bone. The defendant appeared to be consider- ably agitated, and attributed his conduct to having taken some beer. (( I am very sorry, sir," he repeated several times, and promised that he would not go to a public-house no more." Oh, don't send me to gaol, for goodness' sake," he pleaded. "I am willing to pay." Supt. Cole applied for a remand till Monday at Ystrad Police Court, so that the doctor might be called, and the Stipendiary granted the adjournment, and allowed bail. defendant in L2,0 and two. sureties of f;10 each.
Penygraig,
Penygraig, Nazareth (C.M.) Chapel held their annual preaching services on Sunday and Monday. The Rev. D. H. Williams, New- port, and the Rev. Joseph Jenkins, New Quay, officiated. The solos rendered by Miss Maud Davies were greatly appre- ciated by the large audiences.
M r.F R. Benson's Shakespearean…
M r.F R. Benson's Shakespearean Co., Visit to Pentre. An admirable attraction has been secured by Mr. C. W. Poole for lovers of Shakespeare in Wales in the engagement ei Mr. 1'. R. Benson's renowned Shakes- pearean Company, which is making a tour of numerous Welsh towns under his direc- tion. We referred in our last week's issue to the crowded and enthusiastic audiences which attended the performances given at Treherbert by this talented company. They are at Porth this week, and here, again, as appears to be the case every- where they play, crowded houses are the nightly rule. This is not surprising, for the company is a very strong one, num- bering over thirty talented Shakesperian actors, most of whom are well-known throughout the kingdom and further. Of 1 these, Mr. Henry Herbert is of special note. Last month he appeared at the Adelphi Theatre, London, and was highly praised by Press and public for his clever interpretation of the part, of Anti- pholus," Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Louise were each in attendance at the Adelphi Theatre when Mr. Herbert was delighting large and appreciative audiences. He is seen to great advantage in the roles of Shylock and Hamlet." Mr. Bernard Limpus, who interprets the part of Romeo," is also a noted actor. Last season he toured the West Indies in Mr. Benson's West Indian Company, play- ing the leading gentleman parts. Miss Dorothy Green alsoi visited the Indies with the same company, being leading lady to Mr. Limpus. Miss May De Launey and Miss Kate Turner were in this company also. Mr. Esme Percy recently made a "hit" as "Romeo" at the Royalty Theatre, London. He is a very talented actor. The inhabitants of Pentre and district will no doubt give this company an hearty reception on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next, at the New Work- men's Hall, where they will present The Merchant of Venice on Monday, "Romeo and Juliet" on Tuesday, and Hamlet" on Wednesday. It is to be hoped that the visit will meet with every success, and thus ensure an annual return to Pentre of such an excellent company. It is very rarely such a treat is provided for the people, and now is the time to show their appreciation of the right class of entertainment. The box plan is now open at the Hall, where seats can be booked. Intending patrons should attend to their bookings at once, and avoid pos- sible disappointment later on. Already many seats have been taken. Mr. J. Maundy-Gregory is the capable and cour- teous acting manager of the company, while the stage directorship is in the hands of Mr. J. H. Quinton, who staged Mr. Benson's productions in London. It can thus be seen that no stone is being lett .unturned to make each production a highly artistic and memorable one.
Eisteddfod at Brynna.
Eisteddfod at Brynna. On Monday last a most successful eis- teddfod was held at the above place. The president was Alderman E. Thomas (Coch- farf), Cardiff; while the adjudicators Niere Messrs. T. Glyndwr Richards and L. R. Bowen, Swansea. There was some very keen singing in the various competitions." We are most pleased to note the success of Miss Ethel Jones, Tonypandy (pupil of Miss Johnson, Taff'.s Well). With care- ful training, we predict a bright future for this young lady. The winner of the soprano solo was Mrs. C. Edwards, Gil- fach Goch (pupil of Mr. J. H. Richards, Tonyrefail). There were ten competitors, several of which were from Cardiff (pupils of Madam Clara Novello Davies), The adjudicators spoke most highly of the competition, but without hestitation awarded the prize to Mrs. Edwards. Two parties sang on the male chant, Valiant Warriors" (Jenkins). The prize was awarded to Llanharran Party. Four choirs sang in the second choral, namely, Penygraig (conductor, Mr. Hoskins), Tonyrefail (Miss M. A. Morris), Pencoed (Mr. W. Lewis), and Ynyshir. The prize was awarded to the last-named choir. "'if rail," remarked the sentimental wife, ''hn.u' is trie dearest spot on earth." "Yes, vnrily," rejoined the head of the matrimonial trust, as he finished auditing last month's grocery bill.
Local Failures.
Local Failures. W. A. Phillips, Tonypandy. At the Pontypridd Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, William Arthur Phillips, gents' mercer, Bon Marche, Tonypandy. was publicly examined before the Regis- trar (Mr. J. E. Spickett) and the Official Receiver (Mr. W. L. Daniel). The state- ment of affairs showed gross liabilities L806 18s. 8d., expected to rank for divi- dend E802 15s. 7d., deficiency C629 17s. lOd. The debtor alleged his failure was caused by depression in trade, heavy in- terest on borrowed money, keen competi- tion, bad debts, loss of L50 by speculat- ing in a life assurance, and pressure by creditors. He managed the shop for his father for some years) and then purchased the stock at valuation for £ 400. He had been in business four years, but com- menced without any free capital. The Official Receiver intimated that the father claimed the furniture, and the debtor explained that when he stated it had been given to him he was under the impression that eventually it would come into his possession, although nothing was said to that effect. Last year was the worst on record as far as business was concerned. The debtor said that goods for which he had paid £100 were not worth L5, as they had been eaten by mice, moths, &c. The Official Receiver: That is a serious charge against your father. The examina- tion was eventually adjourned, the Official Receiver stating that he wanted to com- municate with debtor's father on some matters. Major Hill-Male appeared for debtor. J. E. Lincoln Rees, Pentre. John Edward Lincoln Rees, trading as the Gwalia Photographic Company. Pen- tre, returned his liabilities at C245 13s. 6d. expected to rank for dividend, L243 18s. 6d. assets, E80 7s. 6d. deficiency, C165 6s. Debtor said he started business in January last, and built a. studio which cost tSO 17s. 4d. He had not been in the photographic business previously, but was engaged as a chemist's assistant. He had no capital when he commenced, and borrowed £ 55 from his uncle. Failure was attributed to loss on experimental work, insufficient trade and pressure by sreditors. Examination adjourned.
Burning Porth Tip.
Burning Porth Tip. Extinction Agitation Dropped. A meeting was held on Wednesday evening to consider what measures to adopt to cause the authorities to extin- guish the rubbish tip fire at Porth, from which it was alleged obnoxious fumes issued. It was reported that the colliery agent had intimated that, if compelled to extinguish the fire, it would necessitate the closing of the colliery and the throw- ing out of employment of 300 men. It was decided that no further action be taken in the matter.
A Tcnyrefail Woman Chases…
A Tcnyrefail Woman Chases a Thief. Ellen Kingston, who keeps a small shop at Llalltrisant. Road, Tonyrefail, left the premises temporarily on Tuesday, and when returning she saw a coloured man, named Joseph Wesley, taking 2s. 6d., which she had placed on the table. He made off with the money, but Mrs. Kingston followed him for four miles, when he entered a public-house. He denied the theft. When searched by P.C. Watkins, sixpence was found con- cealed in his boot. "I am willing to be tried any where; I only want justice," said the defendant, in pleading his inno- cence at the Police Court. He was fined 10s., or seven days.
Fairs for September.
Fairs for September. In accordance with the desire of many of our readers, we herewith append a list of fairs for the present month n oept. Aberavoai 4 Llanybyther 4 Gowerton 4 Brecon 5 Ystradgynlais 7 Dryslwyn 7 Cardigan — 8 Llandovery 8 Carmarthen 9 Ammanford 10 Blaellavon 12 Tregaron 12 Llangadock 14 & 15 Neath 14 Ystalyfera 14 Lampeter 16 Aberystwyth 17 Pembroke 18 Bryiimawr 18 Llanboidy 18 & 19 Whitland ,19 & 20 Newcastle-Emlyn 20 Tredegar 20 Narberth 20 Llandyssul 21 Llandudno I 22 Abergavenny I .I 25 Pontardawe 26 Cowbridge 26 Llandilo 28 Llanelly I 30 Fishguard I ,Ill., I. 30 Maesteg 30
How Did It Get There P
How Did It Get There P At Porth Police Court on Thurs- day, Richard Hughes, milk-vendor, 59. Oxford Street, Mardy, summoned J. Wilt- shire, a neighbour, for an alleged theft of a churn stand from the back of his house on the evening of the 3rd inst. Prosecutor said that he had placed the churn stand in the garden at the back of the house, and then went to chapel. On the following morning the stand had dis- appeared The defendant contended that he had picked up the stand on an ashtip. P.C. James said that he visited the defendant's house, and found a new cot having been put up in the back, with the churn stand serving as a door. When asked how it came into his possession, defendant said that he found it on the ashtip, with the hinges attached. The defendant, who looked a most re- spectable man, strongly urged his defence, and no previous charge being proved against him, the charge was dismissed.
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Editorial Notes.
What are the results of this war ? Jji'iefly, China regains Manchuria and Russian aggression is curtailed here. The power of Russia is broken in Asia, and the -menace at the Indian Frontier is a thing of the past. Japan has risen to a foremost place in the nations of the world s a military and naval power, and she has further impressed the world by her Wtelligence, and not less by her humanity, ffritain, a.s her ally, gains by her triumphs. President Roosevelt's action is reflected in the increased importance of American diplomacy. Germany indirectly gains by the weakening of Russia. The world at large gains by the cessation of hostilities. -+--+--+- According to the Welsh Leader "—an Educational journal—the Mountain Ash ',steddfod was a failure in the fewness entries, in attendance, in the fewness Of awards, in the quality of the competi- hons, and in the mildness of the spirit M • ^a^aei'inS- On the other hand, the Jlusical Herald is very generous in its Piaise of the musical contributions. Doubt- Piaise of the musical contributions. Doubt- sss there is room for improvement from the standpoint of the Leader," and the Xcellence referred to by the Herald Should encourage a greater interest in h's national festival. -+--+--+-, The Labour Congress has met this week at Hanley, the chief town of the Stafford- shire Potteries. This Labour Parliament attended by nearly 500 members, re- Presenting one and a half millions sons d r°^' There is an extensive agenda baling with social and labour questions and the general amelioration of the con- jjons of life affecting this large section the community. The Housing Question J! °ne of the most prominent matters of he Conference as one that appeals to many in its relationship to morality, Coiilfol.t and general health. The feeding childrt 3n is championed by Sir John "} "l'st an(l the Countess of Warwick. We /ar that from investigations in this dis- llct that this evil, which is acute in some fk -r>°f the kingdom, is non-existent in the Rhondda. This speaks well of the Parents in this part of the country. --+-+- Another example of what the com- TjUlllty owes to the philanthropist. Mr. .aw<len, of Stock Exchange fame, has f'Va\l £ 100,000 to be distributed amongst in°t n- for the maintenance of j tutioriK that exist for relieving suffer- g and helping the helpless. Nearly 8 form of beneficences benefit, and thCn men Reserve to gain wealth, because ey show they can spend it with advan- §e to their fellow-men. -+--+--+- o Though somewhat late, it is not out wh if06 IG^or the late solar eclipse th 1 been s'° vividly described by haru? W^10 wen^ Burgos, on the one tun v an^ those who had the unique oppor- to I ascoiuling far above the clouds s a height of between nine and ten thou- ail feet above the sea level, or nearly v- -?}titude of two miles. The eclipse was lii? i 1,1 c'°"d gaps by observers in the tb ° ■ an(' many must have felt, as ohr'f v'e.wec' the shadow of the moon derating a portion of the sun's disc, (li w<)l,(-'f'rful and how exact is the pre- ction of the scientist, who can, from aj ro]i°mical calculations, foretell years in f 'VaucG the very hour of such cyclic "Ccurrences.