The Glamorgan Gazette

RARE OPPORTUNITY! FURNITURE AT PRE-WAR PRICES!! WHAT IS THE EXPLANATION The reason is that, immediately War was declared, we entered into by far the largest Contracts we have ever concluded dnring our unbroken Business career of 66 years! The Goods were packed from floors to ceilings in the various Reserve Warehouses we hold in connection with our seven South Wales Branches, and the result to-day is that, whilst some Furnishers have been compelled to close their Establishments, through inability to obtain supplies, we still hold a very considerable quantity of the Contract Goods in question, and which we have now fully decided to # CLEAR AT PBE-WAB PRICES T T T BEVAN & COMPANY, Ltd., near Empire and St. Mary Street, Cardiff; Pontypridd, Swansea, &c. J -q

A HUSBAND'S SERMON I ALSO A WIFE'S STORY. • The cause of the estrangement between Daisy Ridgwa^, Market Street, Bridgend, .and her husband, Thomas Ridgway, Oakfield lload, Nantymoel, was said to be a debt in- curred by the wife. They were a young couple, and when the parties appeared before the Magistrates at Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, the husband being summoned for -desertion, the Chairman suggested that some attempt should be made to settle their differ- ences. In company with Inspector Rees Da vies the young couple left the Court, but later re- turned, the efforts at reconciliation having failed. Mr. D. Llewellyn was for complainant, and Mr. W. M. Thomas for defendant. It was stated that the only questions at issue were the amount of maintenance and as to who should have the custody of the child. The parties were married in January last year, and there was one baby and another ex- pected. On April 17th, said Mr. D. Llew- ellyn, complainant was turned out by her hus- band, with only her fare to go to her home at Bath. Since then she had received no money from defendant. Complainant said that her husband had told her to go from the house before, but on this occasion she could see that he was really determined that she should go. He stood by her while she packed her box. and gave her 8s. 6d. to go to her mother's at Bath. Mr. W. M. Thomas was putting certain • questions to complainant, when the Chairman interrupted saying that he considered it very inadvisable for questions to be put which .would be likely to put the couple further apart. Mr. W. M. Thomas: Then I will refrain, but usually there is so much said to secure sym- pathy for the wife that I thought something ought to be said to show that all the fault is Tvot on the husband's side. Complainant was then asked whether she had not been advised to come to Bridgend be- cause more substantial orders were obtained at that Court than in other places?—Com- plainant No, sir; I tried to get a summons -out in the place where I live, but they told me to come to Bridgend. Mr. W. M. Thomas said defendant had comp l i iiint in d offered 6s. per week to complainant, and underlook to keep the child himself. When the other child was born he was willing to increase the amount. He considered that ,complainant was young enough to work, and so supplement his allowance. Defendant said his wife had run him into debt to the amount of about £9. He had always preached to her the sermon that he thought every man ought to preach to his wife. Complainant: You had JE4 to go for a holi- day. Defendant was ordered to contribute los. per week, and the wife is to have the custody of the child, When the Chairman ^announced the deci- sion, there was a cry of "Hear, hear," from the well of the Court, but the police quickly silenced it.

11 STOMACH TROUBLES DUE TO I I ACIDITY. I SO SAYS EMINENT SPECIALIST. So-called stomach troubles, such as indiges- ( "tion, wind, stomache-ache and inability to re- tain food, instead of indicating that the .stomach is out of order, are in nine cases out of ten simply evidence that fermentation is taking place in the food contend of the stomach, causing the formation of gas and acids. Wind distends the stomach, and » causes that full, oppressive feeling sometimes < known as heartburn, while the acid irritates I .3nd inflames the delicate lining of the stom- ..ach. The stomach, however, is not at fault. The trouble lies entirely in the fermenting ■food. Such fermentation is unnatural, and I acid formation is not only unnatural, but may :involve the most serious consequences if not prevented. To p. ent or stop fermentation y of the food contents of the stomach and to neutralise the acid, and render it bland and harmless, half a teaspoonful of bisurated magnesia, probably the best and most effec- tive antacid known, should be taken in a quarter of a glass of hot or cold water imme- diately after eating, or whenever wind or acidity is felt. This stops the fermentation, and neutralises the acidity in a few moments. Fermentation, wind and acidity are da ngerous and unnecessary. Stop or prevent them by ■; the use of a proper antacid, such as bisurated magnesia which can be obtained in the original powder form or in convenient 5-grain compressed tablets from J. Jones. 31 Caroline Street, Bridgend; and, taken as directed, will enable the stomach to do its work properly Avitho-Lit being hindered by poisonous gas and dangerous acids.—M.F.P. 7780

Caerleon Asylum is suffering from a dearth of attendants. The committee have sought to engage ex-soldiers and sailors, but the salary offered is not sufficiently attractive.

ALLEGED GRIEYIOUS BODILY HARM GILFACH FARMER CHARGED. ——— i Howell Leyshon, Gilfach Orfydd Farm, Gilfach Goch, was charged at Ystrad on Mon- day with causing grievous bodily harm to Lemuel John, Penygraig, by striking him on I the head with a stick. Mr. R. Naunton Morgan defended. When arrested by Sergt. Webber, defend- ant replied, A man and a boy set fire to the grass. I watched them. I went towards them by the Stinking Well. The boy ran away, and the man started to challenge me. He struck me three times, and I fell each time. He then ran away. I never struck him at all. The man was drunk." Supt. Edwards, in asking for a remand, said that the complainant was likely to be in Cardiff Infirmary for a week. Defendant was remanded for a week, bail I being allowed.

I COMING TO OGMORE YALE. PRESENTATION TO NANTYGLO STATION MASTER. An interesting presentation meeting was held at Nantyglo on Thursday last week, j when Mr. Albert Jones, who has been station- master at Nantyglo G.W.R. Station for ten years, was given presents from the railway- men and the public on his leaving the district to take up the position of stationmaster at Ogmore Vale. The Vicar (Rev. R. Lewis) presided over an appreciative gathering, and in his opening remarks said they had met that evening to voice their appreciation of one who had laboured amongst them for ten years, and who had done his duty loyally to his Com- pany and the public. Mr. Wainwright, assistant superintendent, G.W.R., Cardiff, made the presentation on behalf of the railwaymen, which consisted of a silver cruet, with the following inscription: "Presented to Mr. A. Jones, as a token of esteem on leaving Nantyglo for Ogmore Vale, March, 1916." Mr. Wainwright, in making the presentation, referred to the esteem in which Mr. Jones was held by the staff. He further stated that a stationmaster's lot was not one of the happiest as he had to be oblig- ing and courteous to the public, 'tactful to his staff, and also owed a duty to the Company. He could say from his official capacity that Mr. Jones was an all-round good man, and a reliable officer to the Company. He hoped that in future Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their little daughter would have happy recollections of their departure from Nantyglo, and the gratification to know that'they had the good feeling and respect of so many friends. Mr. D. Watkins said the staff deeply de- plored the loss of Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones was always courteous and obliging. He referred to the fact that Mr. Jones had been at Nan- tyglo ten years, which was a big slice out of a man's life. He looked upon him as a true friend, for whom lie had the warmest regard and affection. Mr. F. Ruxton said, as an old station- i master, he knew there was a great deal to put up with, but, Mr. Jones had served them well, and deserved the good will of every one. Mr. L. C. Ison, the secretary, stated that he had been at Nantyglo for several years, and found Mr. Jones most amiable, and will- ling to do his utmost to assist anyone. Mr. R. Humphreys, stationmaster, Bryn- mawr, stated that lie deeply regretted the removal, as Mr. Jones and himself had been the best of friends. He congratulated him on liis promotion to a larger station. Speeches were also made by Messrs J. F. Ward, A. Courtney, J. Lewis, Harper, Childs, Davies, and the Rev. J. Morgan (curate). In the unavoidable absence of Alderman G. TV. Harris, J.P., Mr. John Hough made the public presentation, which consisted of an E.P.N.S. spirit kettle and stand, tea pot and sta?d, sugar and cream jug and tray, the tray bearing the following inscription: — "Presented to Mr. Albert Jones by the trades- men and friencte of Nantyglo as a token cf esteem and regard and every good wish, on his promotion to Ogmore Vale, March, 1916." Mr. Jones, briefly responding, said he would never forget the kindness that had been shewn to him at Najityglo. The public had asked him what they had done to him to make him leave them, but he said it was better to send away contented people, as they took away with them good reports. The Vicar, at this juncture, presented Mias Florence Jones with a beautiful doll, and Mr. Jones responded on behalf of his daughter.

The annual meetings of the Bristol and South Wales District of the United Methodist Church were commenced on Tuesday at Brookland Church, Bristol. The district chairman is the Rev. J. Ford Reed (Bristol), the district secretary the Rev. W. Rodda (Cardiff), and the district treasurer Alderman M. Morley (Newport). The statistical report showed that in the 30 circuits in the district the number of adult members was 9,823, an increase of 266; junior members 547, a de- crease of 64. In the Sunday Schools there were 21,953 scholars, an increase of 1,570.

BLAENGARW. METHODISTS—The members at both the Tabernacle and Trinity Churches, Mengarw, have decided to purchase a house for each pastor. Rev. E. Moses Evans is th'a pastor of Tabernacle, and the Rev. David Davies is pastor of Trinity. FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. Luther Jones, aged 23 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, School Terrace, Blaengarw, who died suddenly on Sunday of last week, took place at Brynaman on Thursday of last week. Deceased was employed as an assistant with Mr. James, chemist, Porthcawl, and intended sitting for his examination for dispensary in six weeks' time. At the home at Blaengarw Revs. D. D. Evans, Pontycymmer, and David Davies, Blaengarw, officiated. At the grave- side the Revs. W. D. Thomas, Brynaman; John Llewellyn, Brynaman W. Davies, Pon- tardulais; Lee Davies, Brynaman; J. Harris, Ammanford; and W. Morgan, Maesteg, offi- ciated. The mourners were: lMr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones (father and mother); Mr. and Mrs. Winter, Treorky (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym Vaughan, Brynaman (uncle and aunt); Mrs. Jones, Brynaman (grand- mother) Mrs. Jones, Brynaman (aunt); Mr. Herbert Jones, Brynaman (uncle); Mr. G. R. Jones, organist, Christian Temple, Amman- ford (uncle); Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Jones, Pon- tardawe (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Rees Williams, Bi-ynamail (uncle and aunt); Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rees, Ystalyfera (uncle and aunt); Mrs. Edmunds, Ystalyfera (cousin); Mr. and Mrs. Clatworthy (Heoly- cyw (cousins) Mrs. Davies, Bryncethin (cousin); Miss William, schoolmistress, Am- manford (cousin) Mrs. Davies, Gwauncaegur- wen (cousin); and Mr. Henry Davies, mining lecturer, Gwauneacgurwen (cousin). Floral tributes were sent by: Father and Mother; Mr. and Mrs. Winter and Miss Bessie Jones, B;-ynaman. Among those present were:— Alderman W. J. Williams, J.P., Brynaman; Mrs. Williams, Nantymoel; Mr Richard Rees, M.E., Mr. Gomer Harris, D.C., Mr. W. Wal- ters (schoolmaster), Mr. and Mrs Jenkin Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haroi-aves, all of Brynaman. Several letters of sympathy were received from friends.

I NANTYMOEL. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday morning, Mr. Richard Watkins, 32 years of age, met with a. fatal accident at the colliery. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss. He was buried on Tuesday, when an impressive service was held at the house and at the graveside by the Rev. J. Hughes, ANNUAL MEETINGS.—On Saturday night and Sunday all day and continued again on Monday evening, the annual preaching ser- vices of Dinam C.M. Church took place. The preachers for the occasion were Revs. T. E. Roberts, Aberystwyth, and W. Wynn Davies, Rhoss. There were good congregations, and the discourses were thoughful and impressive. Miss Phillips presided at the organ, and Mr. John Jones led the singing. FUNERALS.—On Monday, at Blaencgwy Cemetery, the funeral took place of the late Mr. Thomas Evans, 19, Vale View. Deceased had been in failing health for a long while, and died on Thursday last. He was much respected in the neighbourhood and great sympathy is shown towards the widow and children in their great loss. He was a mem- ber of Dinam Church. The following minis- ters took part in the burial Wrviee Revs. M. J. Mills, J. Hughes, and W. J. Bryant. Also on Tuesday, the late Mrs. Richard Edwards, Dinam Street, was buried. She had a short, severe illness, and died on Thursday. She will be greatly missed by her family, and sin- cere sympathy is felt towards them in their sore bereavement. Deceased was 51 years of age, and was a member of Saron Church. Her pastor, Rev. J. Hughes, performed the burial rites.

I STRUCK THE BABY. PONTYCYMMER MAN'S COWARDLY BLOW. Without provocation, John Thomas, The Avenue, Pontycymmer, struck Mary Catherine Milton, Bridgend Road, Ponty- cymmer, and also struck her baby. At Bridgend Police Court on Saturday he had to answer a summons for assault, but did not appear. Complainant said she had seen defendant knock down an old man, and she wellt,over to him to pick up the money that the old man dropped. As she did so, defendant struck the baby she was carrying in her arms in the chest. If witness had not caught hold of its clothes it would have gone to the ground. He also struck witness in the face, and bruised her badly. Defendant was fine-d El, and costs, 15s.

Garw Gleanings 5 (By LLOFFWR ARALL) I At the Noddfa Baptist Chapel, Ponty- cymmer, the pastor (Rev. W. Saunders, C.C.) baptized 28 members. Ill The large number immersed will remind our readers of the Revival day's. Ill We understand our Public Va-ecinator was unable to return to the Garw owing to the mad rebel Iron in Ireland. 1 1 1 After the public appeal by the Ogmore axd Garw U.D. Council we fer he ;.in have a busy time. If 1 D Notices have been distributed strongly advising the inhabitants to get vaccinated. ? It would appear that epidemics of'small pox have broken out in various places where soldiers are stationed, and. they fear that soldiers on leave may spread it. 111 The notice reads "If you wish to avoid suffering and disi>gu.-emer.t; which will surely follow—Be Vaccinated at Once. m ill A fowl was chased recently in the neigh- bourhood of Pontycymmer, the chaser falling twice in the excitement. We wonder if he could have walked a chalked line on that occasion. Ill Anyhow it was ONE fowl-yet when it was caught he offered one apiece to his pals Ill To borrow a watch for the holidays is bad enough for any Garwite,-but to afterwards pawn it is the limit. Ill I Yet it was some consolation to the lender to be told "Everything's all right—I've got the ticket quite safe" • 111 Garw Methodists are certainly going the pace! Ill Fancy purchasing three houses—one for each minister. My word! Ill Private T. H. Liedtke, R.A.M.C., Nanthir Schools, Blaengarw, has been promoted to the position of Sergeant. Ill There were large crowds at the various sta- tions in the Garw on Friday last to give a hearty seud-off to the Pioneers, who had been called up quite unexpectedly. Ill We heartily congratulate Lieut. Dr. Gwilym Pennant. R.A.M.C., son of Councillor W. Pennant, schoolmaster, Pontycymmer, upen being promoted to captain. Ill There have been several soldiers home on leave from the front of late. Ill Taking rabbit bones to work daily has be- j come a favourite hobbv of a certain Garwite. 111 The restricted hours for the sale of alcoholic drinks will confuse many for some time. Ill Many made mistakes in the Garw on Mon- day. Ill We must sympathise with some of the old characters through the "No treating" ban! Ill One was actually seen outside a certain hotel asking for the price of a drink before going in! Ill We sympathise with Mrs. Moore, Ffrwdd Villa, Llangeinor, upon the sad news received stating that her son, Private Charles Moore, was killed in France. 111 We learn that a big movement is on foot among the members of the churches through- out the Garw re Sunday trading.

A delegate conference of the Miners' Fede- ration of Great Britain, held in London on Tuesday, discussed a letter from the Chief Inspector of Mines as to the possibilities of increasing the output of coal. Among other points raised were the further employment of women on the surface of collieries, reduced age limit for pit boys, and the reduction of absenteeism among miners. It was decided that the committee should meet representa- tives of the colliery owners for the purpose of considering the points raised. Major T. W. Lucas, Captain J. German. and Lieutenant E. Gill have now completed the organising of the Tunnelling Corps Scheme for South Wales, which is a section of the new Tunnelling Corps for the Army. They have secured the goodwill and the assistance of the miners' agents and colliery owners, and in response to the request of the Mining Asso- ciation and the M.F.G.B. the War Office have conceded the 6s. rate per day to all men who receive a certificate from the mine manager that they are accustomed to skilled mining work. This will be in addition to the usual allowances to families. x

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GILFACH GOCH COUNCILLOR I AND HIS TENANT'S RENT. ———— I ASSAULT SUMMONS DISMISSED. 1 A dispute over rent had a sequel at Ystrad on Monday, when Joseph Canniff, school- master, Gilfach Goch, a well-known public man. was summoned for having assaulted Isaac Thomas, mechanic. Complainant alleged,, that his rent having been raised he went to defendant' s house with the rent at the old rate, and defendant said that was no good to him. He asked witness to leave the book. Witness went again for the book, and was told to "clear off". Defendant proceeded to throw him out through the gate. He returned, and de- fendant struck him. Cross-examined by Mr. R. X. Morgan, wit- ness said the incident occurred at 10.15 or 10-30 p.m. The rent was raised last Septem- ber, and he had paid without protest until this occasion. Did Mr. Canniff ask the police to remove you from his door?—Yes, to shield himself. The case was dismissed, the Stipendiary (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas) holding that Thomas acted unreasonably in going late at night to defendant's house. Defendant made if clear that he wanted his wife to attend to the rent-book. If necessary defendant was quite justified in using such force as was | necessary to remove Thomas..

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