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BHXDGEND POLICE COURT. I
BHXDGEND POLICE COURT. I Saturday, July 10th.—Before: Alderman W. Llewellyn (chairman), Messrs. T. E. Hop- kins, T. C. Jones, T. E. Lewis, R. L. Knight and J. Thomas. DRUNK. For having been drunk, fines were imposed on: David Ballinger, collier, Kenfig Hill, 20s. Jenkin Llewellyn, collier, Kenfig Hill, 10s. James Heatly, collier, Kenfig Hill, 10s. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. For having been drunk and disorderly, Rowland Daniels, labourer. Coity, was fined 15s. Others dealt with were John Crawley, lab- ourer, Duffryn, near Cymmer, 15s.; Timothy Stallard, Caerau, 15s. INDECENT LANGUAGE. The use of indecent language led to the fol- lowing being fined :—J ohn Lewis, collier, Nantyffyllon, 15s.; Arthur Lewis, labourer, Caerau, 15s.; William Fry, collier, Ponty- cymmer, 15s.; David J. Madre, labourer, Lit- ohard, 15s. Stanley Lloyd, collier, Litchard, 15s. Arthur Edwards, labourer, Bridgend, 15s. William James, labourer, Bridgend, los. CARD PLAYING. William Francis, collier; George Brown and Arthur Maidment, hauliers, Maesteg, were fined 10s. for having gamed with cards. NUISANCE. For having committed a nuisance on the highway, David Roberts, collier, Bryncethin. was ordered to pay costs; Thomas M. Mad- dern, collier, Kenfig Hill, was fined 10s. George Tatchell, collier, Bryncethin, ordered to pay costs. NO LIGHTS. For having driven a vehicle without having had lighted lamps attached, the following were fined:-William Maddocks, farmer, Llangynwvd, 10s.; Geo. Lee, haulier, Maes- teg, 5s. NO LICENSE. David Davies, labourer, Coity, had to pay 10s. for having kept a dog without having had a license. SUNDAY TRADING. I The following Sunday traders were dealt with:-Angell Franchi, shopkeeper, Bridg- end, os. Ellen Pratt, shopkeeper, Caerau, 6s. f Francisio Mariani, shopkeeper, Caerau, 5s.; Clotida Mardoni, shopkeeper, Nanty- ffyllon, 5s. Lena Brugnoli, shopkeeper, Nantyffyllon, 5s. Bessie Nicholas, shop as- sistant, Maesteg, 5s. Domico Gramaldi, shop- keeper, Maesteg, 5s. NO WEIGHTS OR SCALES. Chas. Taylor, coal merchant, Aberkenfig, fgr ha-viflg failed to carry a stamped weigh- ing ID and weights, fined £1. GU BUT NO LICENCE, David J. Thomas, cpllier, Cefn Cwbfcrwr, was fined 10s. for a gun with- ØR baring nw & license. CARRIAGES WITHOUT LIC E S- I For having used a carriage without having had a license, the following were dealt with:— Margaret J. Donovan, widow, Treoes, £ 1; Mary McGrath, widow, Bridgend, ordered to pay costs, 5s. The committee of the Southerndown Golf Club and John S. Gaskell, secretary, were ordered tiO pA v., costs for having employed a m roevotiz without a license. f AFTER GAME AT PENYFAI. I I John Bradshaw, John-street, Cefn Crib- ) bwr; Thomas Hethers, Cwmffoes; and Wm. Davies, Farm Road, Cefn Cribbwr, all colliers, were charged with having trespassed on land on the Court Colman Estate, Peny- fai. The gamekeeper said he saw defendants at I 9 o'clock in the evening on a field in the oc- cupation of George Yeomans. They were working the field with dogs. When he went up to them they said they were only having a look round. They were fin,cl ti each. MAINTENANCE. I John Bowden, of BIaengarw Road, Ponty- cymmer, a ripper, who did not appear, was summoned for maintenance arrears to the ex- tent of L3 due to his wife. The case was adjourned for a fortnight, warrant to be issued for the defendant's pre- I sence on that occasion. AFFILIATION. I Edward Dally, Foryd Camp, Rhyl, was summoned by Sarah Ann Jones, Mount Plea- sant, Aberkenfig, to show cause, etc.—Mr. W. M. Thomas was for complainant. Defendant did not appear, and it was stated the summons had been served on his I commanding officer. The case was adiourned. BELGIAN WHO FAILED TO REGISTER. I Albert Alexandra, showman's assistant, I Nantymoel, a Belgian, was summoned for having failed to register himself as an alien. A police officer stated he saw defendant on Nantymoel Recreation Ground and asked him what his nationality was. He replieq that he was a Belgian. When asked if he had re- gistered, he replied that he had not, but had signed the forms at his lodgings. He later arrested defendant, and conveyed him to the Police Station. Defendant- said he was quite ignorant of the fact that he had got to register. He had I been in this country a number of years. I Defendant was ordered to pay 5s. NEWSBOY UNDER 14. 1 I Charles David, newsagent, Cheltenham Terrace, Bridgend, was summoned for having employed a boy of nine years of age, after 9 o'clock. Rhys Williams, shop inspector, said he was defendant's son, aged nine years, selling newspapers after 9 o'clock. Mrs. David appeared, and said her hus- I and was not responsible. Her son David, under 14, was the agent for the newspapers, end all business with the newspaper firm was conducted by her son, who employed his bro- ther Charles. Fined 10s. EDUCATIONAL. ..il I I ror naung railed to send their children to school regula-lv, the following were dealt with:— Jane John? in. Danygraig Terrace, Gilfach Goch, fined os. Hannah Jones, Penybryn Street, Gilfach Goch. 15s. Morris Pugh, Fox and Ko.mds Terrace, Brynmenin, 5s. Wm. Church, Bryngarw Lodge, Brynmenin, or- dered to attend David Jones, Fenton Place, Porthcawl, 5s.; W. T. Semmens, Suffolk Place. Porthcawl, 5s. Richard Rees, Station Hill, Porthcawl. 5s. Thomas Jones, Florence ) s Street, Nottage, Porthcawl, 15s. George Lane, The Dhoon, Philadelphia Road, Porth- cawl, 5s. Rees Thomas, Suffolk Place, Porth- cawl, 5s. Arthur Evans, Fenton Place, Porthcawl, ordered to attend; John Raikes, Graig Row, Cefn Cribbwr. 5s Catherine CaS- well, Court Terrace, Cwmffoes, Cefn Cribbwr, 5s. Sidney Money. Princes Street, Maesteg. ordered to attend James Hale, Alma Road, Maesteg, 5s. Emily Rees, Brithdir Cottages., Maesteg, 5s.; Herbert Corns. Brithdir Cot- ges,, Maesteg. 5s. Albert Purnell, Alma Trace, Maeste?. mdcred to attend; Eliza- th Ann Wane, Lhvydarth Road, Maesteg. ?th Ann Wait, f?l,,vvdartl,. Road, Mac-ste- 10s.; Yorwerth Thomas, Park Street, Maes?-I teg, 10s. Julia Williams, Hearts of Oak Cot- tages, Nantyffyllon, 5s.; Henry Crawford. Morris Street, Maesteg, 10s. Lily Boswell, Shoemakers Row, Maesteg, 3s. John Halloran, Castle Street, Maesteg, 5s; George' Tainton. Castle Street, Maesteg, 15s. Thos.;? Davies, McGregor Row, Maesteg, 5s.; Martha Griffiths, McGregor Row, Maesteg,, 5s.; Mary Ann Green, Temple Street, Maes- teg, 5s.; George Davies, River Street, Maes- teg, 5s. j Monday.—Before: Mr. D. H. Lloyd and Mr. W. J. Lewis. I "WOOD IN THE BULLRUSHES." Joseph Bastian (12), a schoolboy of Garth,! was charged with having stolen a piece of, timber, valued at sixpence, the property of: the Celvic Colliery Company. Police-constable 249 proved the case, and said when ho asked the boy w'hy he had taken the timber he said: "I hav«e got no timber in the house." The boy said he found the timber in the bullrushes at the bottom of the tip. The Chairman said it was a very serious matter for boys to be brought there on such charges. That charge would be dismissed but should the boy be brought there again on such a charge he would be dealt with severely. t ABSENTEES. For having been absentees from fheir regi- ments, Richard 'King, of the 3rd "Welsh, and Sergt. William Pemberton, TJth R.W. Fusiliers, were remanded to await a-n escort. I DRUNK. John Wilson, a labourer of no fixed abode, was charged with having been drunk in Maes- teg Road, Tondu, on Sunday evening, a:ad was fined 10s. or seven daW imurisonment. I NO TICKET. John Sandy, of no fixed abode, was clwged with having travelled on the Great Western Railway between Cardiff and Bridgend with- out having paid his fare and with intent to avoid payment. He pleaded not guilty. William Patffcison, Inspector. Bridgend, said the defendant was in a train from Cardiff on Saturday evening. He was under the influ- ence of drink. He was taken from the train and asked to show his ticket. He failed to produce his ticket and was then asked to pay his fare. He refused to pay, and said he had come by train from Maesteg. When he was told he was in the Cardiff train he became abusive and used disgusting language. He was handed over to Inspector Rees Davies. He gave his name as Thomas Watkins. Defendant: This witness is telling down- right lies. I didn't come from Cardiff it all Inspector Rees Davies said he was on the platform on Saturday night and he could cor- roborate the evidence given. The man became very abusive and he used the most filthy and disgusting language that he had ever heard a man use. Defendant said he went to Aberavon, had a Yj^rink and took a ticket there for Bridgend. In t P'.in he slept and went through Bridgend i4 1.A!f-HH7¥m.t when the porter told him he $#tion. had g, ei' ? a:v' impriS()nmt I He was h.- in default. ) A WOMAN'S MORALS. 1 Catherine Rapsey (24), of no fixed abode, I was charged with having behaved iQ. a. dis- orderly and indecent manner in Llvnfi Lane, Maesteg. Police-constable 446 proved the defendant's disgraceful conduct and said she was a perfect nuisance. She had been there about three months carrying on indecently. J She was sentenced to two months' imprison- ment. I
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EXPLANATION. I Mr. John Owen, of EwertV^fj writes to say that he was not the Jdhii Owen fined last I week for having been drunk.
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PONTYCYMMER. .1 ZIU .-Å paper was read at Zion Ingush Baptist Chapel on Wednesday by Miss Clark, entitled, "Christ and Bodily Suffering." It was pointed out that while Christ did not stop all suffering, He did much good in that re- spect. It was our duty to follow Him, even if we could prevent only a little suffering. An interesting discussion followed. NODDFA.—The quarterly meetings in con- nection with Noddfa Sunday School were held on Sunday in the afternoon and evening. The afternoon meeting was taken up by the in- fant section of the school, presided over by Mr. E. J. Evans (superintendent). The fol- lowing took part:—Recitations. Glanmor Jenkins, Flossie Davies, Willie Davies, Evelyn Davies, Cassie Davies, Idris Parry. Eleanor Howells Winnie Canton, Johnny Thomas, Bessie Thomas, Mary A. Griffiths, Geraint Davies; solos, Mary Eliz. Wilcox, Maggie Lewis, Emlyn Davies, Gwilym Thomas. Olga Morgan, Dorothy Hopkins, Jennet Harris, Elizabeth Harris, and Morfydd Beynon Wil- liams. The evening meeting was taken up by the adults, presided over by the veteran, Mr. William Evans, when the following took part: Recitation, Geraint Davies; solo, Gwladys Evans; quartette, Tom Phillips and friends; recitation, Edith Howells; dialogue, Wm. John Thomas and George P. Evans; solo. Wm. Thomas Ungoed; anthem, Tom Phillips and party. ANNIVERSARY. — Anniversary services were held in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday School, on Sunday. The services were conducted by Mr. Edward Well- ings, Pantygog. At the morning service an address was given to the teachers and scholars by Mr. E. Wellings. Recitations were con- tributed by Master Arthur Short, Miss Lizzie Angve, Master Tommy Lyons. Master Cyril Parker. The afternoon service consisted of special singing by the choir, assisted by Og- more friends, and recitations by the scholars, including Miss Lizzie Angove, Master Willie Lyons, Miss Laura Phipps, Master Brindley Alexander, Mrs. King (Ogmore Vale), Master Tommv Lvons- Mrtsfpr Alfiwl Ralo Nti-- -] "4.a. &t. Major, Master Fred Taylor, Miss Nellie Web- ber, Miss Irene Alexander, Miss Florence Sut- ton. and Master Ernest Alexander. In the evening items were contributed by the choir. Miss Lizzie Angove, Master Arthur Short. Miss Irene Alexander, Miss Flossie King (Og- more Vale), Miss Phyllis Sutton, Miss Bertha Cockram, Master Percy Anstee. Miss Hilda Wilks (Ogmore). Mr. William Kinsey (Og- more), Miss Nellie Aston, Mr. John Lyons, and Master Fred Taylor. The conductor of the choir was Mr. W. J. Norton. Miss May Wallond presided at the organ. The super- intendent of the Sunday School is Mr. H. Denmead; the treasurer, Mr. George Cock- ram and the secretary, Mr. D. J. Hawkins.
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The Basle correspondent of the "Echo de Paris" states that the German War Minister has decided to convoke a meeting of the work- ing men's guilds, in order to settle the ques- tions, first, that of reinstating in the factories the mobolised steelworkers, and, secondly, of recruiting the workmen not qualified to make munitions. To enhance their output the Ger- mans are apprenticising young women, for- eigners, prisoners of war, and persons mutil- ated in the Ar. The meeting signifies that the Germans perceive the magnitude of the in- dustrial efforts of the Allies.
1 GUARDIANS APPLAUD NAVAL…
1 GUARDIANS APPLAUD NAVAL BOYS. I SJLLY CHARGES" DISPOSED OF. I 7D COTTAGE HOMES BOYSERVING WITH THE FORCES. A meeting of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians was held at the Union Offices, Bridgend, on Saturday, when Colonel J. 1. D. 5icooll presided. Three of the boys from the training ship Exmouth," who are at present on a holiday at the Cottage Homes, paid a visit to the Guardians' meeting. The boys looked well and heirty, and as they marched cheerfully into the Board room in full Naval rig-out, they were received with loud applause by the members present. < The boys, who were questioned by the Chairman, said they enjoyed their life on board the ship, .and had plenty to eat. The discipline they had received there stood by them on this occasion, and their manners did credit institution- One, lad, A. bright-eyed boy, with a look of grim determination on his face, said he was going to become a gunner in H.M. Navy. Another, a tall youth with an intellectual ex- pression in -bisdark eyes, expressed his desire to become a wireless operator, and the other, a chubby lad, full of smiles, said, with empha- sis, that he was goinig to be a band boy. The Chairman, shaking hands with the boys and wishing them good luck, said he hoped the boys would endeavour to get cm and try to be a credit to their institution. Another oo-y, this ouae in the Yeomanry, was also interviewed by the Guardians. Mr. Sayer, the superijitendent, said the Guardians had 70 of the old Cottage Homes boys now serving with the forcesat home and abroad. (Applause.) Mr. W. A. Howell thought they should make a record upon the minutes of what the boys had said. That would dispose of "all those silly charges that they occasionally had brought against the "Exmouth." He thought it was a tribute to the "Exmouth." He moved that they should record that in the rmflutes. Mr. Jeanes .seconded, and said it made him feel he was glad he was alive when he saw the boys getting on so well. I Mr. J. T. Salathiel said he was only sorry I that they were not all in khaki. Mr. Howell's motion was agreed to. I PRESENTATION OF BIBLES. The Rev. D. Phillips moved that, as a mark of appreciation, they should present each of the lads with a Bible. A Bible would be the greatest comfort to them in times to come. The Chairman said hp was afraid they could not do that from the funds of the Board, but they could do so from private subscription, and he would be glad to subscribe. It was agreed that Bibles be given the boys through private subscriptions among the members of the Board, the Rev. D. Phillips to att-end to the matter. TROUBLE OF WINDOW CLEANING. I Rev. u..Filling hro»§bt forward the report I of the gouse Committee, a net said the Mas- ter found it very difficult to get an inmate to clean the windows. There was a source of danger in the work, so the committee recom- mended the tender of a local man for the cleaning of the 200 windows at tl 6s. per r cleaning be accepted.—Agreed. WARRANTS. I The Rev. D. Phillips also brought forward the recommendation of the House Committee that the Board grant permission to their Walv rant officer to issue warrants in special oases. The object- of that Mr. Phillips said was be- cause very often the person in question knew of the Board's decision and got away before the officer could find them. It would facilitate the officer's work.—Agreed. Mr. T. W. Job thougnt it was a dangerous proceeding to take. All cases of prosecutions, he thought, should be sanctioned by the Board, and he would object to it for that reason. The Rev. D. Phillips brought forward a fur- ther recommendation of the House Com- mittee. The committee had considered the application of a porter from Bristol, but the man had refused the position because they would not pay his fare, so the decision of the Committee was that they offer the post to a man at Aberdare.—Agreed. COOK WANTS TO MARRY. I The ttev. D. Phillips also said the cook at the Workhouse had made a very natural re- quest that she should be allowed to marry a gallant member of the King's Army and be allowed to retain her position afterwards. The House Committee recommended that the cook be given permission to marry that gallant soldier.—Agreed.
WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLER LIFE…
WHEN LIFE WAS SIMPLER LIFE WAS LONGER. When the organs begin to weaken, whether early or late in life, the hardworking kidneys usually tire out first, and should have first consideration. Failing eyesight. stiff, achy joints, rheu- matic pains, backache and distressing urina- tion are often due only to weak kidneys. At the first sign of weakness give the kid- neys prompt attention. Drink water freely to flush the kidneys, and use Doan's Back- ache Kidney Pills to strengthen them. Go back to the Simple "Life, to the sensible habits of your boyhood days. Eat less meat, avoid over-work, excesses and worry, and take more outdoor exercise, rest and sleep. Everybody dreads kidney trouble, but this sensible treatment will keep the kidneys in condition, lengthen life, make it easier, ahd perhaps avert altogether the more serious kidney diseases. Bridgend people have recommended Doan's Backache Kidney Pills to their friends and neighbours for over 15 years. The good they do and the continual use of home testi- monials inspires an ever increasing confidence in THIS SPECIAL KIDNEY MEDICINE. All dealers, or 2s. 9d. a box, 6 boxes 13s. 9d., from Foster-McClellan Co., 8 Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W.
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Company-Sergt.-Major Barter; V.C., Royal Welsh Fusiliers, while on a flying visit to Wrexham on Saturday, informed a correspon- dent that he hadain received an offer of a commission, and that he had decided to ac- cept it. Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., speaking at Well- ingborough on Sunday, said during the past week there had been a miserable public quarrel between two eminent statesmen. Neither of them was as vital as the crushing of the enemy, and the people of the country would make short work of those, however important they might consider themselves, who regarded personal ambition more than the nation's in- terests. He said to those in authority "Stop this fooling," for it was useless to talk to the workers about unity when this example was set. To make attacks upon public officials who could not defend themselves was base in the extreme.
ICOYCHURCH HIGHER PARISHI…
I COYCHURCH HIGHER PARISH I COUNCIL. I T I To the Editor. 1 j bir,—l see trom your report or tne aoove Parish Council that the questions of repair- ing a footbridge which crosses a brooklet about 18 inches wide, between Llwyniwrch and Blaencrymlyn, and Tynewydd footpath were dealt with. Messrs. Griffith Edwards and W. Palfreman were deputed to see that the necessary work was at once done between Llwyniwrch and Bla-c-nerymlyn., where repairs were done before not so long ago. The ques- tion of Tynewydd footpath, which has been before the Council for many months, was ,v mont h s, was further shelved by simply agreeing to write a letter to the farmer to ask him to do the work as soon as he could. I write to ask the Parish Council wny they did not deal with the two cases alike? Very few people ever use the Llwyniwrch footpath, but a con- siderable number of Heolycyw workmen earn their daily bread at Coedcae and Cwmciwc Collieries, and use the Tynewydd footpath, which is in a disgraceful condition Í11 wet weather, twice a day. T have not the least objection to doing everything necessary and reasonable on the Llwyniwrch path, but why attend to that and leave much more import- ant work unattended to? I suppose we must conclude that the convenience and com- fort of Heolycyw workmen are nothing to the majority of our present Parish Council- lors. whose policy seems to be ^'ourselves first. and workmen and others again or never." Well, April, 1916, will be here by and bye, and we shall not be all fools all the time.- I remain, etc., WARA TEG. I
IPANSY DAY IN THE GARW. I
PANSY DAY IN THE GARW. I I To the Editor. I Sir,—On behalf of the St. John Ambulance nurses and other friends who assisted, I am requested to ask you to kindly insert this letter of appreciation for the very ready and generous response given us by the inhabitants of the Garw Valley when offered pansies on Saturday last. The total amount collecte d was t35 Os. 2d. We feel sure, while thank- ing our purchasers, that it is a great conso- lation and source of gratification to them to know that all the proceeds will be handed over for the benefit of our brave and gallant sailors who are so nobly protecting us from invasion. Again thanking you for the in- sertion, I beg to remain, yours, etc., I KET. WILLIAMS, I Organising Secretary. I
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I To the Editor. ) Sir,—Will you kindly allow me a short space in your valuable paper to refer to an incident in the Garw on Saturday? A large number of little children are working assidu- ously and energetically by collecting pennies for the benefit of the Joint Local Relief Fund, Pontycymmer, and a prize is to be given for thp largest amount collected to- wards the cMnivlîl fund, proceeds of which will be handed over to the Relief Fund for the benefit of the dependents of our gall Jant soldiers and sailors. Oh Saturday last a special day was given towards the sailors, and called "Pansy Day." It was certainly a great success, and would have passed off suc- cessfully but for the fact that someone sold ,fresh out pansies, and placed the coppers into a box specially provided for the competi- tion in the. carnival. Certainly, the local fund is a very deserving one, and I would be the 1PM person to do anything prejudicial to its interest; in fact, I am greatly interested; but, seeing the day was for the benefit of sailors, I am of the opinion it was taking a mean advantage of the day. and for the sake of other little collectors I think this matter should be discussed by the carnival commit- tee, and thus prove whether or not the action was justifiable.—Yours, etc., FAIRPLAY.
IBOWLS.
BOWLS. I BRIDGEND v. LLANELLY. Played at Bridgend on Saturday, Bridgend winning by 15 shots. Scores:— Bridgend-G. Hughes, E. Preece, C. Green (capt.), J. Lyle (skip). 12. A. Davies, Rev. P. Davies, J. Woods, G. Hitt (skip), 33. J. Crawford, J. T. Williams, W. McAllister, J. C. Hitt (skip), 17. W. Howells, S. Sim- mons. H. Higginbottom, J. T. Hitt (skip), 27. Total, 89. Llanelly-L. P. Hughes, R. Williams, R. W. Evans, H. Samuel (skip), 24. J. Griffiths, W. E. Beynon, R. P. Thomas, G. J. Harries (skip), 11. H. Williams, D. I anes, A. St,y, H. Barker (capt.), 19. A. Clarke. J. F. Jones, J. H. Harries, L. W. Adams (skip), 20. Total, 74.
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Rain following immediately on the spraying of the road at Parkmill, Gower, with tar, the tar was washed into the trout stream, with the result that hundreds of trout have been killed. Walter Dorkins, chief engineer, and appar- ently sole survivor of the Grimsby trawler Cheshire, which was blown up by an enemy floating mine, had an agonising experience. The explosion, he said, shattered part of the engine-room, and as he rushed on deck the vessel sank under his feet, leaving him in the sea. There was not a sign of the remaining eight members of the crew, and Dorkin be- lieves all of them were either killed or drowned. After getting clear of the wreck- age he commenced to swim about, and later on he saw what he took to be a buoy. He swam towards it, intending to cling to it for support, and upon drawing near suddenly found one of his legs entangled in some wires. He then discovered to his horror that it was another floating mine. The sensation, he 0- said, was horrible, but, fortunately, he man- aged to free himself. His rescue was due to the fact that the trawler Devonshire, a sister ship of the Cheshire, had heard the report of the explosion, and the skipper at once steamed in the direction of the sound, and found Dorking still swimming, but greatly ex- hausted. There is, of course, the probability that some others of the crew have been picked up, but the chances are very remote, and there is little doubt but that another eight Grimsby fishermen have been added to the death toll.
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HISTORY OF THE YALE. I
HISTORY OF THE YALE. I LLANTRITHYD PLACE. I THE MANORIAL LANDS AND ESTATES. I SOME HISTORICAL FACTS CONCERNING I ITS EARLY HISTORY. ARTICLE VII. I (By Mr. T. M. PRICE, Late of Bcverton). I The Manor of Llantrithyd is described in the Spenser Survey of 1320 as containing "twelve plough lands rated at half a knight's fee, of the annual value of ;CIO." The mesne lordship of Llantrithyd (anciently called Llanirid) is generally regarded as a part of the estate which Robert Fitzhamon (A.D. 1090), the Norman Conqueror of Gla- morgan, thought fit and convenient to bestow upon Madoc ap Jestyn, one of his followers and henchmen. HOW ROBERT FITZHAMON DIVIDED HIS SPOILS OF WAR. The division of property and power in con- sequence of this important historical event is thus laid out and briefly described in the "Chronicles of Caradoc of Llancarvan," the noted old Welsh historian, in the twelfth cen- tury:-Robert Fitzhamon, the intrepid Nor- man adventurer and conqueror of Glamorgan, took for his share the castles of Cardiff and Kenfig, with the market town of Cowbridge and the demesure lands of Llantwit Major and Boverton Castle Estate. He appropri- ated them all to himself and the lands apper- taining to them, together with the sovereign- ity of the whole county of Glamorgan. William de Londres had the castle and Manor of Ogmore, with the lands belonging to 1 that lordship; Richard Grenville, the younger brother of Fitzhamon, had the castle and lordship of Neath, with the borough town and the territorial lands adjoining. To Robert de St. Quintin was given the castle and lordship of Llanbleddian, now called Llanblethian; but whether the town of Cowbridge was annexed to the allotment, or severed by Robert Fitzhamon, does not ap- pear to have been definitely ascertained. Gilbert Humphreville had the castle and lordship of Penmark. Roger Rerkrolles had the lordship of St. A than, including East and West Orchard Castles. Reginald Seilly or Sully had the castle and lordship of Sully, so called after his name. Peter le Sore had the castle and lordship of Peterston-super-Ely, which place derives its name from him. John Fleming had the castle and lordship of St. George'fi-super-Ely, near St. Nicholas. Oliver St. John had the castle and lordship of Fonmon, which name was given it by the Normans in lieu of Abernant. William le Esterlipg had the castle and 1 lordship of St. Donats. LORDSHIP OF COITY. I pe Turbervilje obtained tht, castle and I .1 lordflh;p or Coity, but he professed to have J derived his title not from the chance of war, I but from the legitimate rights of matrimonial connection. He vyooed the daughter of the Cymric owner, and won both, not by the Sword, but by love. Eneon ap CaJlwyn possessed Caerphilly Castle, with Jestin ap Gwrgan's daughter in marriage, the prize at which he aimed, and the cause of the dispute with Robert Fitz- hamon and Jestin ap Gwrgant, the old Welsh feudal lord of Morganwg. Caradog ap Jestyn obtained Aberavon, with all the lands between Neath and Avan, as a Royal Castle and lordship. Rhys ap Jestyn obtained the territory be- tween Neath and Tawy. Madoc ap Jestyn had Llantrithyd and the territorial lands adjoining. According to the old genealogists, this Madoc ap Jestyn, lord of Ruthyn, was father of Howell, father of Cymrig, lord of Miscin, who, by Angharad, daughter of Llewellyn ap Rhys, was father of Llewellyn, father of Jevan and Llewellyn Ychan. The latter, Liewellyn Ychan, younger brother of Jevan. is reputed to have possessed a large estate in Llantrithyd, but not the manorial lands. He had a son (David, father of Jevan), who is said to have built Llan- trithyd Place, in the reign of King Henry VI. (1422-1461). Jevan was father of Thomas, and he of Jenkin ap Thomas, Llantrithyd, whose daughter and heiress (Jennet) married Thomas Bassett, third son of Jenkin or John Bassett, of Old Beaupre, near Cowbridge, and thus seated these cadets of Old Beaupre in Llantrithyd Place. THE BASSETT FAMILY IN POSSESSION. I By this matrimonial union, Thomas Bas- sett, whatever may have been the limitation of his interest in Llantrithyd parish, certainly possessed Llantrithyd Place and adjoining lands and property. Besides Jennet he had another—a second-wife, WhóM name M\not recorded in history. By his first wife Jennet he had a family issue of six children 1st, John second, John, the parson of St. Hilary or of Michalestone; 3rd, Joan. who married John ap David ap Owen; fourth, Jennet, the daughter who married Matthew Gibbon, of Cefn-tre-Payn; fifth, Margaret, married to Richard Pranch, of Peterston-super-Ely; sixth, Anne, married to Evan ap Evan Williams, of Wenvoe; and by his second wife there was a family of seven children. One of the daughters, named Agnes, married Thomas Williams, of Wenvoo. Llantrithyd Place and Estate eventually descended, after his death, to his eldest son and lawful heir by Jennet his wife, a John Bassett. who was generally called in the old Welsh way by his full name, John Thomas Bassett. He was born about the year 1507 and was High Sheriff of Glamorgan county in I 1545. He was a very considerable squire, and a gentleman of much influence in his native county. He purchased the lordship of Tal-y-Van and a moiety of Peterston-super- Ely from the Crown, and very probably the manor and estate at St. Mary Hill was his by acquisition. His two marriages have not been very clearly set forth in historical records. By The Golden Grove Book," which is a copious Bassett authority, he mcrried first. Alice Love, of Dinas Powis, and secondly Elizabeth Norton, of Bristol. John Bassett's second wife was certainly Eli- zabeth Norton, daughter of Andrew Norton, of Bristol. The handsome monumental tomb in the chancel of Llantrithyd Parish Church confirms this fact. The inscription on the tombstone records that, John Bassett died July 20th. 1551, aged 46 years, and was buried in the chancel vault. His widow, Elizabeth, married Sir Richard Walwyn, Kt., Sheriff of Glamorgan County 1590 and 1621. She died 10th February, 1596, in the 84th year of her age, and was buried in the same vault. The Norton family, who were ardent Royalists, played a very active part in the reign of Charles I. (1625-1649), during the Civil Wars. THE FAMILY ISSUE OF JOHN BASSET. I By his first wife, Alice Love, John Bassett I had three children: First, Thomas; second, John third. Jane, married Thomas ap David Powell. By his second wife, Elizabeth Norton, one daughter, named Elizabeth, who married Anthony, son of Sir Rice Mansel, Kt., of Margam, from which matrimonial union descended the Aubreys of Llantrithyd Place. Having thus briefly out-lined the unbroken descent of Llantrithyd Place, perhaps it will be well at this point to pause and consider for a moment the probable descent of the Manor of Llantrithyd. Assuming what is highly probable, that the manor was granted originally to Madoc ap Jestyn, we find in later records, nevertheless, by the Spenser Survey of 1320, that it was in the wife of John Bassett of Old Beaupre (a Welsh heiress), and the lord of the Manor of Llantrithyd, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) was their family descendant, William Bassett. Jenkin ap Thomas, of Llantrithyd, therefore, did not possess this Manor. • The Bassett family connection with Llan- trithyd Place was maintained for 172 years after the date of Spenser's Survey (1320) by another John Bassett, of Beaupre mansion, a descendant of the first Bassett, of Llan- trithyd Place. This old record appears from an inquisition preserved at Fonmon Castle and is dated' at Cardiff, 11th July, 1492, and is taken upon the estate of John Bassett, who died on the 24th May, 1492. It records that he was seized of two parts of half a knight's fee in Llantrithyd parish and half a fee in Marcross, the whole Valued at jE16 8s. 4d. per annum, and held by military service to the Crown also of certain lands and tenements in the parish of Eglwysbrewis, held in free socage of Castleton Manor House, St. Athan, by a red rose yearly, and valued at E40 per annum. His son, James Bassett, who was twenty-six years of age at his father's death, was re- turned as lawful heir to the estate. This old record, therefore, proves without a possibility of doubt that an estate at Llantrithyd be- longed to the Bassett family, of Old Beaupre, who then possessed the Manor House and lands, which must be supposed to be implied in the inquisition of the estate at Llantrithyd. James Bassett had only one child, a daugh- ter named Ellen, who married Sir Rice Mansell, of Margam, and appears to have con- veyed to him through this marriage the Bas- sett estates at Llantrithyd. The male heir in blood was Ellen Bassett's uncle, William Bas- sett, and there was also a third brother named Thomas, ancestor, according to the pedigrees of the Llantrithyd and Bonvilston branches, by Jennet Bassett, already described as heiress of Llantrithyd Place and Estate. THE ESTATE PASSES FROM THE BASSETTS TO THE MANSELLS. -1 It is rather remarkable that the inquisition is silent regarding Beaupre Mansion and Estate, the Bassett family seat, which was presumably in trust, or had probably been conveyed by feoffment to James Bassett on his marriage preceding his father's death. The old tradition is that the Beaupre .Estate passed with Ellen Bassett to her hui$ljflii(l, Sir Rice Mansell, of Margam, together with I Llantrithyd Manor, and the moiety of the latter estate would eventually be likely to have shared the same fate. We have some confirma- tion of this tradition that in the 8th, and sub- sequently in the 14th year of Henry VIIL's reign (1423), William Bassett is described as of 1rgu If, which is near Llantrithyd, but in I the adjoining parish of Llancarvan. He was doubtless next brother of James Bassett, and heir-at-law to him and his daughter Ellen., This daughter Ellen sold the Eglwysbrewis lands mentioned in the inquisition, and which therefore had escaped Sir Rice Mansel. This identity is strengthened by the Golden Grove Book, which deduces the main line from Jenkin or John Bassett, through two Williamses, to Richard Twrch, builder of the famous old Beaupre Porch, whose younger brother, Arnold Twrch, is described as of Tre- guff. Also in the 15th year of Queen Eliza- beth's reign (1873), William Bassett, the younger descendant, appointed Roger Seys, of Boverton Castle, his estate steward for the Manors of St. Hilary, Tregowg or Treguff, Llantrithyd, and Penwn in Llancarvan parish. Sir Rice Mansell had no children by his marriage with Ellen Bassett, but as two of his children married Bassetts, it is assumed that he might well be willing to waive his posses- sion of their lands and property. We may therefore take it for granted that with his daughter Katherine he gave Beaupre and the Manor of Llantrithyd to William, son of William Bassett, of Treguff, near Llantrithyd, while to his own son, Anthony Mansell, he gave Marcross Manor and half the Llan- trithyd Estate on his marriage with Elizabeth Bassett, daughter of John, and grand- daughter of Thomas Bassett by Jennet, the lawful heiress of Llewellyn Ychan. and whom her father, to the exclusion of his son, con- stituted, as will be seen presently, the owner of the other moiety. FROM THE MANSELLS TO THE AUBREY FAMILY. There is a statement in some of the old Welsh pedigrees that Richard Bassett, son of William and Katherine Mansell, sold the Manor of Llantrithyd to Sir Thomas Aubrey, I Bart, for tl,400, in a sudden fit of anger because his son, Edward Bassett, of Fishweir (now a neighbouring farmhouse), refusect try marry Catherine Vaughan, of Dunraven Castle, who afterwards, at a later period, eventually became the second wife of Richard Bassett himself. Whether the Aubreys possessed the estate in this way or by Sir Rice Mansell's marriage gift, the fact remains that the Aubreys hold both the manor and estate to this day. Ac- cording to historical records, it will be ob- served that as early as 1320, Llantrithyd Manor House or Place, and the estate, were in the possession of the Bassetts of Beaupre, and the other half in the hands of Llewellyn Ychan or his direct family descendants. One half of the Llantrithyd Estate descended, through Jennet Bassett, to the cadet Bassetts of Beaupre, namely, Thomas, John and Eliza- beth Bassett; and the other half, with the Manor House, after descending in the main line of Bassetts, to Ellen, and from her it passed by entail or gift back to the head of her family, and was subsequently sold by his son or it was settled by Sir Rice Mansell upon his second son, Anthony Mansell on his mar- riage with the above-named Elizabeth Bassett Anthony and Elizabeth Mansell had two daughters, co-heir^tes, besides three sons who died very young. One of the daughter?, named Mary, married Sir Thomas Aubrey in 1585, and Cecillia was married at St. Illtyd's Parish Church, Llantrithyd, April 16th, 1607, to Sir Rawley Bussy. Lady Bussy does not appear to have had any family issue, as the Aubreys inherited all the property and valu- able estate by this marriage. These great tithes, as well as those of Llantwit Major, Llancarvan, Penmark, and Llantnsant, are now held by a lease granted to the Chapter of Gloucester, the representa- tives till their estates were handed over to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners of the con- siderable possessions of the great Abbeys of Gloucester and Tewkesbury in this county of Glamorgan. The Aubreys, who inherited Anthony Man- sells Estates, are said to have exchanged their tithe leases for the Manor of Llanmadoc in Gower, Glamorganshire, an estate which be- longed to the Aubrey family for a long period. (TO BE CONTINUED.)
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Garw Gleanings j j )* (By LLOFFWR ARALL) I 11 T T 1 r All Garwites should feel proud of the fact ] that Sergt. James Murphy, 821, 4th Middle- sex Regiment, has been awarded the D.C.M. t for conspicuous gallantry. I < w He served through the South African War. and volunteered for service soon after the outbreak of the present war. w His home is at 80 Victoria Street, Ponty- cymmer, where his wife and five little child- ren are waiting to welcome him home. • • • He was wounded some time ago. and re- turned home during his convalescence. 0 a We all congratulate him upon his distinc- tion, and trust he will be given a warm re- ception when he is granted leave for a short holiday. "Pansy Day" was a great success through- out the valley on Saturday last. The amount realised was over .£35. 0 & We congratulate the St. John Ambulance nurses and those friends who assisted to help the sailors. w w Who was the young man that, whilst boast- ing that he had done the pansy sellers down, through hiding, was suddenly interrupted by a lady's voice saying, "Buy a pansy, please"? He could only remark, "Done again," and forthwith purchased a pansy. Monday last was children's Day at Blaen- garw. It was celebrated at Pontycymmer and the lower parts of the valley on Wednes- day. < "Children's Day" means, of course, the annual tea-fights and demonstrations. It was inspiring to note the military style adopted by the rising generation at Blaen- ga I-W specially when, "It's a long way to Tipperavy" suddenly broke out. < w We wonder what the conductor said Many of our gallant soldiers have been. home for a brief slay before being drafted to, the front. < < < Accordions and mouth-organs seem to be, popular in Kitchener's Army-the spirited, I jnnsic is now often heard amongst us, v 0 6 When the tiroé Comes to march victoriously to Berlin—there is no doubt Garw players will make themselves heard. w w We admire the Blaengarw ite who so kindly travelled to and fro to Bridgend early on Monday morning with the object of enabling soldiers on s hort leave to spend as much time- as possible at their homes. Bravo! A local young man, having invited one very dear to him to tea found that the repast was likely to be marred by the insufficiency of deli- cacies. His thoughts hit on pineapple chunks, and fortunately for him a neigh- bour had a tin of them in the pantry. < Garwites, like all other Britishers, are de- lighted with the fine achievement of General Botha. Many Garwites served under "Louis the Lion," and all patriots will in future take off their hats to him. • • • Garwites are to be found in all parts of the world—they are rough diamonds, but some of the best. m m m A local man, asked what he would put on the registration form in reply to the question, "What are you best adapted for?" said "Prime Minister." A local "knut" took upon himself the making of his own tea during his parents' ab- sence. He left the kettle on until it burnt, and got a good shaking afterwards for his trouble. w w Somebody wants to know qj io it was that drove to Llantwit Major with some friends and afterwards "lost" them? Was he found later basking in the sun ? The Blaengarw Salvation Army member seemed rather astonished when he asked, "War Cry, please?" and got the reply. "No, thank you; but I don't mind a Johnny W7alker!"