The Llanelly Mercury and South Wales Advertiser

In the Throes of Drink. n A PATHETIC STORY TO THE GUARDIANS. A very pathetic ptory of poverty caused by the curse of drunkenness was related to the Board of Guardians on Thursday last, when an application for relief was made by an ex- inspector on the Great Western Railway, a married man..55 years of age. About four months ago he \as constrained, through ill- ness to abanclun his work, and was subse- quently relieved by the Provident Society in connection with the Great Western Railway to the extent of 10s. 8d. per week. Later this was reduced to an average of 4s. 9d. per week, and the rental of the house amounted to 6s. 6d. per week. He had four sons, one of whom was a stationmaster, and another a. tra- velling dr-ipor. There was also a son em- ployed as a behinder at the Old Lodge Works and the lad -of about fifteen was at present out of employment. He had also a daughter an attendant at Carmarthen Asylum. The Clerk read a letter from one of the sons, in which he gave his father and mother a bad character as regards their drinking habits. They had wasted away their money in drinkin??. and hn. dorrosslv misused it. He -c- would support his parents under ordinary circumstances, but as they had so disgrace- fully squandered the money in drink lie de- clined to contribute on principle. Another son wrote: stating that if they were to grant relief, it would all go down their throats." Mr W. B. Jones: Of course it would (laugh- ter). The letter continued that he was prepared to pay towards his parents' maintenance .in the House. The Chairman: I think it is one of the hardest cases we have had before the Board. Mr. Pugh observed that it was a most pain- ful case, and the hest they could do was to offer the House. If, as stated by their own children, they would not be able to look after the money, then it was their painful duty to offer the House, notwithstanding their posi- tion. Mr. W. Y. Nevill said that it had been re- commended that the House be offered, and the question was whether the sons should contribute. Mr. Morley Joseph said they must first of all come into the house, but he did not sup- pose they would. Henry Thomas, applicant's son. was then admitted before the Board. It was a sad story, he said. he had to relate, and it was all about drinking. Up to last June his father was an inspector on the Great Western Rail- way, and that day he was the subject of their attention there. His father had been drink- ing heavily, but his mother had been worse, and in consequence their home was gone. Whilst it seemed natural and loving that they should support their parents, if they did so, under the present circumstances, it would do them harm. For the past ten years he had been endeavouring to get his brothers and sisters to show them a good example at home. They had now, however, all left home, and were in good positions, with the exception of his youngest brother. He had thought of makinor Ifis own home, and these unhaoDV circumstances arose, which clouded his happy anticipations. He was earning 28s. per week, out of which he paid 2s. club money, and 5s. rent. He hoped the Board would allow him to build his future, and that they would not cloud it owing to a cause which he could not help. Mr. Pugh: What is your reason for not con- tributing towards your father and mother? Is if because you think the money will be misused? ■Thomas: I have not refused, but if they will culy get it they will spend it on drink. When my father will be 60 years of age he will get a pension of 4s. from the widows and orphans fund. The Chairman: You have our sympathy under the circumstances. Thomas said he was prepared to pay one shilling. It was decided to allow the applicant to appear before the Board, and Mr. David Harry said that they should not submit him to cross-examination there. His sympathies were wit/i the sons, and with the applicant, too. J The applicant said that his children had Ie- fused to pay towards his maintenance until he received 'iirs pension. He was now desti- tute. The Chairman: I am sorry to tell roti that your children give us a very sad story of the isiate of affairs at your home. Applicant: I should like to get an explana- tion. I have been 41 years in the employ of the G.W.R Co.. 20 years of which I worked as a. signalman, and I have been 17 years an inspector, without a blemish on my character. I do not think there is much drinking abouj that. l could not keep a responsible post like that if I were a, drunkard. The Chairman: We were not. listening to the tittle-tattle of neighbour3 but what your own children tell us. Applicant: Their mother is addicted to drink tsiri.ee she buried a. child, about eight years ago, and it has brought me into this state. Mr. W Y. Nevill: You lia, '-e been in a re- sponsible position. Have you not been able to put something by for a rainy day? Applicant: I have brought up a family of eight children and my wife 'has been very bad in her habits. I am in heavy debt to-day; in Suet. I have an administration order at the Town Hall at the present time. What will become of that I do not know. Mr. Thomas Jones: It is a sad story.. Mr. W. B. Jones: You say you are willing to let yon wife have your pension. If yOur wife is addicted to drink, do you not think she would spend the money on drink if she liad it I Applicant: I would like to come into the House. Before my wife would come, she would commit suicide first. The applicant then. left. The Chairman said it hafl satisfied him that the applicant was prepared to c-cma into the H ou.se. It did strike him very much that. after holding a resDonsible position, he should unexpectedly leave without a blemish. The roan had a better character than the children had given him. Mr. Morlev Joseph observed that it l.v cruelty to leave the woman outside. Could they not have an order from the magistrates to "being her into the House? It. would be ridiculuus to leave her to do what she wished. He thought rhey should promote a bill in Parliament at once to get that power (laugh- ter). The Chairman: They have quite enough, to do there already Mr. Thomas Jor.es asked whether it would not be possible for them to get one of the children to take care" of the mother whilst the father was in the house. Mr. Pugh said it was a serious case, which required drastic remedies. Here was a man volunteering to come into the House, and they allowed the cause to remain outside. He b-elieved they should take drastic action to bring the mother hiside. It was suhsequently decided that the House be offered to both.

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Library Committee. I I WELSH PERIODICALS STOLEX. I I A meeting of the Library Committee was held on Friday evening, Mr. John Innes pre- siding. The other members present were Messrs. Herbert Newark, Evan Evans, J. G. Daw, John Simlett, Nathan Griffiths, D. R. Jones, E. Stuart, Martin R. Richards, together with the Librarian (Mr. Boulton). I WELSH BOOKS REQUIRED. The Librarian submitted a list of new books which he recommended the Committee to purchase. In reply to Mr. Nathan Griffiths, Mr. Boul- ton said there were no Welsh books included. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: I thought you said at the last meeting that the Welsh readers had increased. Do you not think it advisable to get Welsh literature. Mr. Boulton: Ye-B, but most of these books were recommended by borrowers, and we I take their recommendation. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said Llanelly was a typical Welsh town, and some Welsh books ought to be included. The Librarian said there were books in- ]! cluded on Wales, but they were written in j English. The recommendation was adopted. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT. I The Librarian, reported that 2801 volumes I I were issued during the last month, which showed a decrease of 184 as compared with the corresponding period of last year. The average daily issue amounted to 112, and the borrowers' cards issued to date were 1560. I THE LATE COLOXEL RODERICK. I The Librarian reported that Mrs. Buckley Roderick had, through the instrumentality of Mr. Herbert Newark, presented the Library with a portrait of the late Col. W. Buckley Roderick. HALF-YEARLY S.H.E. I It was decided to hold the half-yearly sale I of periodicals on June 26th, and that the sale be conducted bv Mr Chas Gibson, auctioneer. I I ANNUAL STOCK TAKING. I I The Librarian reported that the lend rag lib- I rary would be closed on the 22nd June for the annual stock-taking. All borrowers' books were to be returned by that date for the an- nual inspection. He would like the' Commit- tee to give him permission to send, away the books that required re-binding. Mr. Martin R. Richards observed that he hoped they would not re-bind' books that were really too filthy to go out. Some of the books were in a very unsatisfactory condi- tion. The Librarian said he had to put some of the books away in consequence of their un- satisfactory condition. Permission to rebind the books was granted. ANNUAL VACATION. I The Librarian and his assistant applied for their annual leave of absence. Mr. Daw said he believed, the Librarian took his annual vacation during the conference time. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: Is the conference to be held in the Wells, because all conferences are usually held in the Wells (laughter). It was decided to allow the usual holiday. A GREAT CONGESTION. I Mr. Nathan Griffiths said he had noticed that there was great congestion in the museum ro oni,, and by putting another desk there, there would be sufficient room. He believed that if the Committee called upon the Urban Council to give them the desks, they would do so, because they had given them the cases for holding the minerals. The Chairman said the suggestion was a practical one, but he hesitated before asking the Council, because they had only recently passed an estimate of £40 for repairing the ventilators. He did not know that they would supply tham with a desk again. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: I think they will. Of course this is furniture for the Athenaeum. We are only tenants, and the landlords should provide furnished apartments. It. was decided to approach, the Council ¡ with a view to their supplying -t iievj desk. WELSH PAPERS MISSING. Mr. Nathan Griffiths said complaints had been made to him that the Welsh papers were being misused very much. There was a book named Weleli Prayer," which was continually stolen. ¡ The Librarian said it was the Welsh papers I that were being torn and misused. He had I had to take the Welsh magazines off the table, and keep them behind the counter. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: Is it. a fact that the Welsh Prayer is stolen every year. The Librarian: Yes. Mr. Xathan Griffiths said it was rather too bad that the Librarian should he obliged to keep the books inside the counter, and could not trust a reader in a public room. He /1 thought it ought to be made known. I Mr. Evan Evans: I wonder is it being done by persons endeavouring to learn Welsh? Mr. Griffiths:" I think he is trying to learn I to pray. The Librarian said it had been reported in I the newspapers that papers were being stolen, and notices had been. put up. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: Could we apprehend the person by offering a reward? The Librarian: We have offered £ 5 reward. Mr. Nathan Griffiths: Could-we not offer a, reward to anyone giving information—how I does the legal phraseology go (laughter). Mr. Evan Evans: To anyone who wi!l de- fpcf t'?- prayer when it is repeated. Mr. Martin R. Richard: You must put a notice on the prayer, "This prayer is not to be removed," see Genesis, chapter so and so I laughter). Mr. Nathan Griffiths: And ado', "You can learn bur. not. steal prayers." The Chairman said they could give power io the Librarian to' watch Mr. Nathan Griffiths objected to the word watch," because it meant to reflect upon the Librarian that he did not watch. It was decided that strict vigilance should be kept on the books, and that the Librarian be given, tall pover l" prosecute any offen- ders.

I Proposed Bowling Green. i i f ON," H )ERAT ION DEEEHhED. \t r¡"c'L¡r'" t;,n Ft,.teR Cnm1'1.li! 'c i (I'll oa Thursday last. Mr W. Bramwell Jones? pru] siding, the Chainnan submitted a p. an arid estimate? for th'? proposed bO\yling g-^en. The estimated cost of the green amointed to J Z427 I' ij The Chairman said he had vo?cf) nga?n'-? 1 the construction of the green when the pro- posal was submitted, and he would do the same- thing again. 1 Mr. J. WalteT Thomas obse?.?ed thaT he I would also vote against it. The Smveyor: n the people w?nt the sport they should pay lor it. Mr. John Thomas said he did not rcqir.re the bowling green for himself, because he hwi plenty of howling to do outside (laughter). Mr. William Roberts said that when they I were discussing the skating rink he a question with regard to the legality of pur- chasing skates, and was informed it was ille- I gal. He presumed the same principle applied I to the purchasing of bowls; The Clerk: Yes, practically the same prin- ciple. It was decided t<> defer the consideration of tha Surveyor's report, until the members who advocated t he bowling green were present to support it. J

Butchers at Loggerheads, I -0-- I At a meeting of the Estates Committee on Thursday last, The question of uninspected meat at the 1 Slaughter-house was again discussed. It was deferred at the last meeting in order that Mr Hopkins, the Market Inspector, who was re- cently appointed to superintend the Slaugh- ter-house, could attend. Mr. Hill, the veterinary inspector, said that as lie had already reported cattle were taken into the Slaughter-house after closing hours. I The butchers killed the beasts the same even- ing, and removed the meat uninspected be- fore breakfast time the next morning. The Chairman: But the butchers are not supposed to kill the animals without your ¡' special instructions. Mr Hill: No; that method bas been altered. I Mr. Hopkins attended the Committee, and he wag given instructions to take charge of the Sla.ughter-house, and to enforce compliance with the bye-laws. The Chairman, (to Mr. Hopkins): Do you know of any meat having been removed un- inspected ? Mr. Hopkins: I have never heard anything about it. When a butcher goes to a fair, and I brings the cattle home about eight. or nine o'clock in the; evening, lie IS sometimes bound I to kill that night so that he might have-meat for the morning. We cannot keep our man there until that time, or you would have to pay him overtime, and lie does not live close to the premises. If he were living near he could open the gate and look after them. Mr. J. Walter Thomas: That is contrary to the bye-laws. The Chairman said that Mr. Hopkins was responsible for the key of the slaughter-house and he was to see that the butchers did. not kill after closing hours. Mr. J. Walter Thomas: Was ii. not under- stood that they were to ask Mr. Hill for per- mission on special occasions ? The Chairman replied that the system had been altered. Mr. Hopkins was told that he was to see to the opening and closing of the Slaughter-house. To hand over the keys to a butcher was absolutely wrong, notwithstand- ing the inconvenience Mr. Hopkins was put to. The fact that no house for the caretaker existed elosei by did not remove from his shoulders the duty of seeing that the bye- laws were being duly carried out. Mr. Hopkins said he would not take the re- sponsibility of opening the Slaughter-house. He could not be there and in the Market, and he was not paid for doing if. If they insisted upon his refusing to give the key to anyone after the hours, he would do so. The Chairman observed that it was a very serious matter for a butcher to be removing the meat uninspected. The meat on certain occasions might ba all right, but the respon- sibility fell upon the Committee if the meat were unfit and caused a disease in the town. I M.r. Hopkins: You cannot carry out the ] duties without having a man on the premises. I have onlv had iiistruc-tioni to close the Slaughter-house. I must. have a. man there, even if I pay him myself. Mr. Willis Jones said he could not see how they could expect the Market Inspector to be caretaker of the Slaughter-house. It was quite impossible for 'him to do it, and they should deal with him in a practical way. The Clerk said it would be hardly worth their while discussing the matter much fur- ther, because they had decided upon a new system which had not as vet come into vogue. Mr. John Thomas: Did Mr. Hill have an opportunity of seeing this meat" before it. left the Slaughter-house ? Mr. Hill: No; I did not know that they were killing the cattle that night. The Clerk: That is an additional serious omission. Mr..T. Walter Thomas: Do they kill beasts very often after the closing hour ? Mr. Hill: It ought not. to occur at all. Mr. John Thomas did not think it was wrong at. all. They were treating the busi- ness there, and perhaps some of the rtiem- bsrs were not acquainted with the circum- stances. If a butcher had no meat to take to the Market, he had to kill tho previous night. Mr. Hill said that some of the butchers did not try to kill earlier. That was a chronic condition some years ago. Mr. Walter Thomas: There is a clause in the bye-laws that the meat must be allowed to stand for so many hours before it is re- moved. Mr. Hill: Yes, twelve hours. M r Walter Thomas said he learned that the place was upside-down, and that the butchers were at loggerheads. It was decided that the Superintendent of the Slaughter-house should notify the veteri- nary Inspector when there would be a re- quest to kill cattle after the stipulated hours, and the key should, not, under any circum- stances be left with the butc-her.s.

Glyn Abbey under the Hamiaer A property sale was held by Messrs. John Francis and Sons, Carmarthen, at the Stepney Hotel on Thursday last, when the Glyn Abbey Estate, situate in the parish of Llangendeirne, comprising 357 acres, was pur under the ham- mer. Glynfa-ch farm and lands, about 80 acres in extent, was sold to' Afr. S: K. Powell, Llanelly, for £ 950; Waunygwiail-fach, freehold farm, about 65 acres in extent, and fields of accommodation land and woodland 36 acres, was disposed of to the tenant, Mr Henry Phi- lips, for £ 1510; dwelling house and garden, known as Parkmathew, was sold to the tenant, Mr John Griffiths, for £ 170; Glynmill Farm and land, 71 acres, at a rental of Y,10 14s., was knocked down to Mr Greville, Queen Shop, Mynyddygarreg, for £ 1300: two fields of accommodation land, about seven acres, were bought by Mr. Daniel Davies, Fynonmenyn, for £ 205; Glyn Abbey mansion house, with out-buildings and nine acres of land, with- drawn at R1050, accommodation land near the road from Bontnevrydd to Glyn Abbey, 42 acres in extent, withdrawn at accom- modation land and plantation adjoining the same, 32 acres, Mr. Daniel Davies, Ffynon- menyn; dwelling house known as Llwynbacli, rental £ 7 10s. per annum, Mrs. M. D. Rees, Broad Street, Dowlais, £ 210; accommodation land on road leading from Mynyddygarreg to Pontyeates, 4 acres 3. roods 10 poles, Mr. M. D. Rees, £170. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs. Tucker, Lake, and Lyon, Lin- coln's Inn, London. Rogerlav, -a freehold grazing farm and pre- mises, situate within a mile at Kidwelly, 43 acres 1 rood 3 poles in extent, was also offered for sale. The lot was withdrawn at £3600. I

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BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES j u Monday, before Messrs. R. H. Sampson and I Joseph Joseph. j NON-ATTENDANCE. Walter Jenkins, 18 Custom House Bank, was fined 7s. 6d. for not sending his child to school regularly. j ATTENDANCE ORDERS. The Llanelly Education Committee applied for attendance orders against Daniel Main- waring, Swan Street, and Thomas1 Evans, Wind Street. The Bench granted the application. STRUCK OUT. Mr. Ellis Poole applied for an ejectment order against Margaret Guy, Bryn Villa. There was no appearance for the plaintiff, and the case was struck out. HELPLESSLY DRUNK. Peter Smith, labourer, was charged with drunkenness. P.O. Tom Davies said lie found the defen- dant helplessly drunk near the Cemetery en- trance in Swansea Road. In consequence of his condition he locked him up. Defendant was fined lis., or, in default, 14 cl ct vs. A BAD RECORD. Henry Watson, St. David's Square, was summoned, for being drunk and disorderly in Wern Road on June 5th. Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.C. Thomas said the defendant was very drunk and disorderly, cursing and swearing, and causing a crowd to gather. With the as- sistance of P.O. Maclaren witness locked him up. Witness had also occasion to eject the defendant from his house, at his wife's re- quest. Supt. Rogers reported over twenty-five pre- vious convictions against the defendant. Mr. R. H. Sampson: You have a very bad record. The Clerk: Will you promise to be of good behaviour, and keep from the drink? Defendant: Yes, sir. Mr. Sampson: If you promise that, we will discharge you on this occasion. If you are brought up again we will deal severely with you. I VIOLENT DEFENDANT. ) William Roach, Dafen, was summoned for 'I being drunk and disorderly in Dafen Road. Defendant pleaded not guilty. I P.O. Jenkins said that on the 8th of last month he saw the defendant in Dafen Row, cursing and swearing. Subsequently, defen- dant said to witness, Haven't you nothing else to do but spy about the b- corners." Witness ordered him to go home quietly, and defendant threatened violence towards him. Defendant said he only came out of the house to have a smoke. The constable re- quested him to go to the house, or he would hear more about it. Defendant, said he would not go as long as he-was doing no harm. He I denied being drunk. I I A fina of 10s. was imposed. SUNDAY DRINKING, I Josiah Griffiths, Dafen, was charged with being drunk in Llannon Road. P.C. Jenkins said the defendant was walk- ing arm-in-arm with another man. In con- sequence of complaints he received, he took I his name and address. Mr. R. H. Sampson: Have you any explana- tion to give for being drunk on a Sunday?— No answer. A fine of 12s. was imposed. Thomas Sampson, Dafen, was summoned for being drunk in Llannon Road. A fine of 12s. 6d. was imposed. A MUSICAL DEFENDANT. ) Daniel Roberts, William Street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in West End. P.C. Hairies said the defendant was singing and shouting. He took his 'coat off, and said, "Come along, Will; take your coat off, and let us give the bobby a hiding." Defendant admitted being drunk, but not disorderly. Previous convictions \\re reported against him, and a fine of 15s. was imposed. The. Bench warned the defendant to be more care ful, or he would be sent to prison. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Evan Francis, Mill Lane, was sum moued for being drunk and disorderly in West End on June 5th. P.C. Harries said the defendant was being dragged about by a woman, and caused a crowd to gather, who followed them along the street. Defendant said he was proceeding home quietly, and P.C. Harries had no cause to interfere. Mr. R. H. Sampson: You have behaved very well for nine months. We fine you 15s. DISCHARGED WITH A CAUTION. I Daniel Donoughue, Marble Hall Road, was summoned for allowing a horse to stray in Box Terrace on June 8th. Defendant, was let off with a caution. HORSES STRAYING. Edwin Loveridge, Llanelly, was fined 5s. for i allowing three horses to stray in College Hill.

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BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeling of the Board of Guardians was held on Thursday last, Mr. R. C Jenkins pre- siding. The other ii-ieiiiberst present were Messrs. W. Llewellyn, David Harry, Thomas Jones, W. Y. Nevill, John Owen, William Pugh, Daniel Davies, John Davies, Morley Joseph, W .B. Jones, J. Ll. Thomas, Revs W. Trevor Jones, W. C. Jenkins, David Jones and D. Geler Owen, together with the Clerk (Mr. D 0. Edwards), the Relieving Officers and thr. M?.t?r ".V .V" VISITORS. The visitors for thei fortnight are Messrs. W. Y. Nevill. and John Davies. INCREASE OF SALARY. An application for an increase of salary was made by the assistant matron. She was ap- pointed in 1903 at a salary of £ 18, which was increased in 1907 to 9,22 10s. The application was referred to the House Committee to deal with. CHAIRMAN RE-APPOINTED. It wars reported that at. a meeting of the House Committee, held that morning, it was decided to re-appoint Mr. W. B. Jones, chair- itiati for the ensuing year. NEW OVEN REQUIRED. Mr W. B. Jones, in proposing the -confirma- tion of the minutes of the House Committee, said that with regard to the purchasing of a new oven, it had now become necessary to do so, because the old one was tumbling down. They thought it advisable to advertise for tenders for the erection of the oven: then they could bring the details before the Board. They required an oven that would be able to bake a sack of flotir in one baking. In the mixing of the dough, the master complained to him that it was such a large quantity that the women could not thoroughly mix it, and, consequently, it was not so good as they would like it to be, and for the sake of all concerned it would be better for them to have a dough mixer. With regard to the £1 reward that they desired to offer for the apprehension of the fathers of children now in the House, warrants had been issued for the past three years, and they had not been able to aTTest. some persons. The Committee thought that by offering a reward the police would take a greater interest in it, and would be able to effect an arrest. The estimated cost of the oven was £ 100, and of the dough mixer £ 30. CONFERENCES. The Clerk said the- Provincial Poor Law Conference would be held at Penarth on June 15th and 16th. Addresses would be de- livered on the report of the Royal Commission on Poor Law. There was also a conference to be held on June 30th in connection with the Association of Poor Law Unions. On the proposition of Mr. W. B. Jones, it was decided that the Rev. David Jones and the Rev. W. C. Jenkins be asked to attend the Penarth Conference. Reforring to the London Conference, Mr. W. B. Jones said that as matters affecting the Board of Guardians would be discussed he proposed that the Chairman and the Clerk be asked to attend. Mr. Nevill proposed as an amendment that one representative be asked to attend-the Chairman or the Clerk. It meant consider- able expense to send two representatives. The amendment was agreed to. MASTER'S REPORT. I Tlie Master reported that there were 128 in- mates in the House during the last fortnight, as compared with 137 for the corresponding period. The number of vagrants relieved was 440, as compared with 80 for the same period last year. The Loughor Dramatic Society, on the previous Saturday, gave a per- formance of "Rhys Lewis" to the inmates of the House. Mr Pugh moved that the bast thanks of the Guardians he given to the dramatic society. Mr. Morley Joseph seconded. He had seen the performance, and he was sure the in- mates enjoyed it very much. The proposition was agreed to.

I Sureties of the Peace. I I At the Police Court- on Monday, Esther Owen, 51 Dillwyn Street, applied for an order of sureties of the peace against Charles Prat- ley, Penrhos Cottages. Applicant said she was afraid of the defen- dant, hence her reason for the present appli- cation. He had been lodging with her, and on Monday evening last he rushed into her house about eight o'clock. Hel enquired whether her husband was in, and she replied that it did not matter to him. The defendant then Went into the kitchen, and caught, hold of her husband by the neck. He also used abusive language and threatened to strangle witness. She sent. her husband to look for a policeman, but lie could not find one about. The defendant did not give- any information as to what he wanted in the house. John Lucy, a lodger at- the plaintiff's house, said he heard a. row in the house on Monday evening, and heard the defendant quarrelling with Mrs. Owen, and making certain threats. Owen then called him to get up at once. The defendant ultimately at- tempted to get into the house through the bedroom window at the back Pratley said lie was annoyed because I e gave Mrs. Owen some clothing to be washed, II and on her returning them he paid her. After taking the clothing home he found they had not been washed. On thei following Tuesday his bowler hat was sent back to him smashed. Some of the neighbours asked Mrs ¡ Owen whether he could apologise, and she said she wished to bring him into court. Mrs. Owen (recalled) said the washing had nor been paid for. Pratley said lie had no recollection of being in the house, and he did not remember at- tempting to go in through the bedroom window. I Defendant was bound over, and was ordered to pay 5s. towards the costs.

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