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NEWS OF GARW BOYS. j
NEWS OF GARW BOYS. j Grandmaster of Grand United Order of Odd- fellows' Son Killed in Action.—Councillor and Mrs. Llewellyn Jones, J.P., Pontycymmer, re- ceived a letter from a friend of their son, Cpl. Arthur Llewellyn J ones, B.A.M.C., informing them that the brave lad had been killed in action. The letter was written by Pte. W. L. ¡ Griffiths, R.A.M.C., who, previous to enlist- ment, worked at the same establishment, viz. Messrs. John S. Brown, general ironmongers, Swansea. Both volunteered on the same daya,l and remained "pals" all throh.. In a I pathetic letter, Pte. W. L. Griffiths says: "There were three in the dug-out when a shell I dropped, and your son Arthur was killed in- stantaneously. Another occupant of the dug- out, Dan Rees, of Morriston, was wounded, and ) the third, who was blown completely up in the air (name not given) escaped without a scratch." I was only ten yards away, and it quite unnerved me. Perhaps it will be some consolation for you to know he suffered no pain. We buried him the following day, and placed on his grave a cross with his name and number inscribed. Please accept my sincerest I sympathy, and that of all his friends in your sad bereavement." The late Cpl. Arthur LI. ¡ Jones, who was 2H years' of age, and of a fine stature, was of a very genial disposition, ex- ceedingly popular, and loved bv all who came in contact with him. He was a highly respected I and faithful member of the Tabernacle Church, I Pontycymmer. He volunteered soon after the outbreak of war. He went through two years of foreign -ervice. He was at Suvla Bay and in the Dardanelles Campaign. Alter that he I served in Egypt and the Persian Gulf, and I thence went to Gaza (Palestine), where, heroic- ally, he made the great sacrifice. He was edu- cated at the Ffaldau School, Pontycymmer, and I at Bridgend Cuunty School, and served his ap- prenticeship with Mr. D. H. Hopkins, iron- I monger, Pontycymmer. The bereaved parents have received many letters and telegrams of sympathy. Missing. "—Mrs. Rebecca Sefmour, 48 The Avenue, Pontycymmer, has received the sad no- tification from the Record Office, Hounslow, stating with regret that her husband, No. 32523 L.-Cpl. John Seymour, 1st East Surrey Regi- ment, C Company, 10th Platoon, B.E.F., Francis, was posted as "Missing" on the 8th Mav, 1917. fe was a haulier at the Ffaldau Colliery, Pontycymmer, prior to joining the colours, and enlisted 18 months ago. He was stationed at Curragh Camp, Ireland, during the I riots, and had two horses shot under him by the Sinn Feiners." He served seven montlis in France, and it is hoped that Mrs. Seymour will yet receive hopeful information.
 J I I THEFT OF A MARE FROM…
 I THEFT OF A MARE FROM CEFN CRIBBWR. I AN INTERRUPTED HONEYMOON. I At Bridgend Police Court yesterday (Thurs- day)—before Mr. D. H. Lloyd (presiding) and other Magistrates—Percy Marshall, collier, late | of Neath, was charged on remand with stealing a mare, value and a bridle, value 6s., the property of Lewis Price, farmer Tyfry Farm, I Cefn Cribbwr. Prosecutor spoke to missing the mare from a, field, and the bridle from his stable. Prisoner had been in his employ. I William Morgan, master haulier and farmer, of Neath, said prisoner told him he was author- ised by his employer, Thomas Jones, of Llan- ) haran, to sell the mare, and he gave prisoner j < £ 42 for it. I Mr. D. H. Lloyd You thought you had a good ) bargain. Witness: I thought the mare was not right. She was heaving, and I thought she was touched in the wind. I Inspector Rees Davies stated that on receipt of information he telephoned to Cambridge, where the mare was recovered, and to Manches- ter, where prisoner was arrested. Prisoner had got married, and was spending his honeymoon I there. Morgan, who bought the horse, sold it I there£ 76 10s. It again changed hands at £ 79, and was finally sold for kSo to Messrs. Pink Bros., horse dealers, of Cambridge. All the men had recovered their money except William Morgan. Prisoner, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Mr. D. H. Lloyd said very great credit was due to the Bridgend police for the quick man- ner in which they recovered the animal and arrested Marshall. Inspector Rees Davies: We had great assist- ance from Neath, your Worship. A sum of .£14 found in the possession of pri- soner was handed to the witness Morgan.
DEATH OF NURSE WILLIAMS. I
DEATH OF NURSE WILLIAMS. I I PYLE & DISTRICT NURSE FOR 37 YEARS. Quite a gloom was cast over Taibach District when the sad news was noised abroad of the death of Nurse Williams,% which occurred at 2 Incline Row, Taibach, on Friday morning, after -a long and painful illness, which was borne with patience and Christian fortitude. The deceased lady has been Miss Talbot's district nurse for about 37 years. She was trained at the Middlesex Hospital, London, and strange to say, this was the same Hospital that Dr. Davies, the well-known and respected doctor with whom she worked for so many years, received his early training. Nurse Williams was always to be found wherever there was sickness and suffer- ing. No matter at what hour of the night, she was always ready to answer the call for her ser- vices. She was well known from-Pyle to Aber- avon, and was quite a familiar figure tramping the Margam Road in all weathers. She has ministered to all classes, in all sorts of dwell- ings, from Margam Castle to the humble cot- tages of Water Street.—The funeral too place at the Chapel-of-Ease on Tuesday, June 12th. The service, which was fully choral, was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. D. J. Jones, M.A.), assisted by the Rev. E. A. R. Nicholl. The hymns chosen were: "Peace, perfect peace," "On the Resurrection Morning," and "Jesu, Lover of my soul." The chief mourners were: Misses Ethel and Anita Williams (daughters); Mr. William Meyrick; Mr. Colwill and Son, Briton Ferry; Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Kenfig Hill; Dr. Davies, M.D.; Nurse Headford; Mr. Arnold and son, Neath Mr. M. G. Rfiberts, Briton Ferry. There were floral tributes from the following:—Miss Talbot (with affectionate remembrance of Nurse Williams, whose work amongst the poor and suffering of the district will always be remem- bered); Dr. Davies; Ethel, Anita and Aunt; Mr. (Continued on Bottom of next Column).
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GARW GLEANINGS1
GARW GLEANINGS1 (By LLOFFWR ARALL.") I I In another column appears a report of the death of Corporal Arthur Llewellyn Jones, R.A.M.C., who was killed in action. All Garwites deeply sympathise with Coun- cillor Llewellyn Jones, J.P., and family in their I sad bereavement. Sympathy is also felt with Mrs. Rebecca Sey- mout, 48 The Avenue, Pontycymmer, who has been notified that her husband, Gunner J. Sey- mour, is reported "Missing." It is sincerely hoped further news may come that he is a prisoner of war—at least! Hats off to the band of 18 Blaengarw boys who were seen lined up with heads bared as a funeral passed. They certainly showed good manners, and it is hcped that adults will generally follow the ¡' excellent example shown to them by boys! I Who was the Garwite that complained about his lettuce crop. Did he realise his mistake when he was in- formed he must have planted the seed upside down. The young girls of the Higher Elementary School, with their teachers, intended bathing at the public baths this week, but were prevented by the unruly crowd of young men, who refused to leave, after an appeal by the teacher. There was nothing praiseworthy about the behaviour of the young men, and certainly no- thing chivalrous! In the Pig Market last Sunday one of the piggies ran away, and found shelter in a fowl run at Victoria Street, Pontycymmer. Did the owner say, "Let it go and roost with the chickens?" If not, why not? Current report hath it that pigs have been known to fly! As Hindenberg would observe This vas a peeg job A certain Pantygogite chased an attractive young lady flag seller right into the hall. Had he fallen suddenly in love, or were his actions due to the effects of Botanic beer? A letter has been received from Signaller J. Wile, 119th Infantry Brigade, France, asking if the boys of the Garw will be so kind as to send out a cricket set for himself and his pals. He says time hangs heavily, and a little re- laxation helps the boys to "forget a little." No doubt, Garw readers will be only too ready to acquiesce. Signaller J. Wile is one of five brothers who are serving their King and country, and Lloffwr Arall" trusts that a little request like this by a member of so patriotic a family will not pass by unheeded. Lloffwr Arall" has appointed as "treasurer"  as "treasurer" Mr. Morgan Hughes, draper, Pontycymmer, who will be only too pleased to receive subscrip- tions. The treasurer has started the list by subscrib- ing 5s., and "Lloffwr Arall" 2s., and we shall publish the names and amounts each week. Is it a fact that a patriotic damsel from Bettws hasn't yet done a day's work? I Sympathy wells forth to the young lady in Church wno couldn't leave her seat—owing to the new dress adhering to the recently varnished chair. Can she claim compensation? If so, from whom? r An unfortunate Blaengarw collier, seeing a horse eating his coat and drinking his tea, per- I force had to go home partially apparalled. I A local worker asks why he should receive a letter to economise, when he receives a paper weekly to that effect?—presumably his pay docket! That is the latest on food economy heard at Ponty. A Blaengarwite who intended to have a "scrap," treated two friends to drinks, and spent all he possessed with a view of securing them to watch his interests. The unkind friends, finding he had spent all, bolted, and the "trump" had to fight "all on his own." The great result was that he hit his opponent's cap off. And that was all!
1 CORRESPONDENCE. !
1 CORRESPONDENCE. NEED FOR FENCING GARW QUARRIES, PONDS, ETC. To THE EDITOR. Sir,Some few weeks ago I noticed in the Garw Gleanings" an appeal to the Council of the Ogmore and Garw to safely fence quarries, ponds, etc., so as to prevent the possibility of accidents, with special reference to children. Well, sir, it is with regret the inhabitants of Pantygog have not seen the very sensible sug- gestion taken advantage of. -If it had been a sad accident to a Pantygog child, who recently fell over a quarry, would certainly have been avoided. Therefore, I trust that this letter will be read by our local Councillors, and that action will be immediately taken to safeguard, thfcse danger spots in our niidst.- Yours, etc., RAMBLER. — i
MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL.I
MAESTEG DISTRICT COUNCIL. I The monthly meeting of the Iaeste1:rban I District Council was held at the Council Offices on Tuesday evening, June 5th, when there were present: Messrs. J. Hocking, J.P. (in the chair;, David Davies, W. Jones, Gomer Davies, Jenkin' Jones, Rees CriiBths, T. E. Hopkins, J.P., A. Nicholas, A. J. Hicks, Philip Jones, John Hughes, Thomas Lewis, with the clerk (Alder- man E. E. Davies), the surveyor (Mr. S. J. Har- pur), and the sanitary inspector (Mr. G. E. Howells). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.—Four applications were re- ceived for the post of junior clerk for the Coun- I cil office, and Mr. Trevor Hughes, of Hermon Road, was appointed at a salary of Cl 5s. per week.—Five applications were received for the position of probationer nurse for the Isolation Hospital. Miss Diana Davies, of Alma Road, was appoiiited,-A letter was read from Mr. Os- wald Davies, architect to the Dyffryn Estate, asking the Council to provide access to the quarry in the new retaining wall at Dyffryn Road. It was decided that the surveyor en- deavour to come to an arrangement with the architect.—A letter was read from Mr. W. Skinner, secretary of the Allotment Association, stating that it had been decided to hold a spray- ing demonstration to prevent potato disease. Experts from the Board of Agriculture would attend, and the Council was asked to provide the necessary appliances. It was resolved to coreply with the request as far as was practic- able.—A letter was read from the clerk of the Aberdar.e Urban District Council, asking the Council to support a petition to Parliament in connection with the housing problem, for the enactment of legislation to acquire land for I building upon reasonable terms after the war. It was agreed to support the application.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board approving of the Council's recommenda- tion to increase the salary of the sanitary in- spector.—A letter was read from Mr. William Jones, of Tredegar Villa, Neath Road, calling the attention of the Council to the defective .state of the pathway on Neath Road leading to the Red Cross Hospital.—Mr. Alfred Nicholas said he could certify the accuracy of the state- ment. The pathway was in a deplorable state. It was decided to have the work done immedi- ately.—Mr. Corner Davies gave notice of a motion to consider the advisability of repairing the whole of the main carriage ways. He agreed at the outbreak of the war that the work t of roadways-should stand in abeyance, but after 'I three years, the roads were getting in a bad state, and full of ruts, and if allowed to grow worse they would cost 40 per cent. more to re- pair, which, in his opinion, would be false I economy.—Mr. Alfred Nicholas agreed, and thought it was full time to attend to this and ki.dr_,h 'd questions.—A letter was read from Mr. George Gurney stating that owing to large stones having rolled from Messrs. North's tips to the highway, he had fallen and injured his left arm, with the result that he had failed to f continue his work, and he looked to the Council for compensation. The matter was left to the clerk.—A letter was read from the Local Gov- ernment Board enclosing an order by the Food Controller, and delegating to the Council the power to enforce the Order. No action was taken.—Mr. Alfred Nicholas inquired into the position of the weighbridge, asking if the Coun- cil had fixed a suitable site whereon to erect the weighbridge, as for the townspeople it was a matter of urgency. He had spoken to Mr. Williams, the inspector of weights and meas- ures, with a view of soliciting his opinion, and he seemed to disapprove of the machine held ) by the Council. It was for the Council to con- sider whether the machine was likely to be con- demned, after going to the expense of its erec- tion. He would like to hear the views of the members.—Mr. T. E. Hopkins thought the I Council should approach the maker with a view to thp firm sending a competent person to in- spect; ana II necessary overhaul the machine, so as to get it in a perfect condition, and it should be fixed on a suitable site. It was de- cided to adopt the suggestion of Mr. Hopkins, and get a site as soon as possible.—Mr. Philip Jones reported a deal of dissatisfaction among the allotment holders with regard to the terms of lease, and suggested that the secretaries of the various leagues meet the Council to discuss the matter.—Agreed.—Mr. William Jones called the attention of the Council to the grating at the bottom of Heol Faen; the condition of this road in wet weather was deplorable, and actu- ally flooded some of the houses. His attention had been called to it, and he hoped there would be no delay in applying a remedy. The Sur- veyor was instructed to act.—Mr. John. Hughes reported that the fast motor traffie between Caerau and Maesteg was a source' of public danger. There were sharp turns in the road- way, and in some places the streets were narrow. Light cars with passengers travelled at an ex- cessive rate. On two occasions the same wag- gonette, laden with occupants, was nearly over- turned, and in several instances there had been narrow escapes. It was decided that the atten- tion of the police be called to the matt,-r.-Afr Thomas Lewis complained that a water culvert was going through an allotment on Tonna Road. The owner was prepared to' do the drainage labour, providing the Council supplied the material. About half a dozen pipes would suffice. The Surveyor replied that all such work for other allotments had been done by the holders themselves. The matter then dropped. -Mr., Alfred Nicholas reported that a sore question of right-of-way existed in the East Ward, and should be immediately investigated in the interest of the public.-Mr William Jones endorsed the remarks of Mr. Nicholas, and said certain evidence was available.-lt was decided to investigate.
NEWS OF OGMORE VALE BOYS.
NEWS OF OGMORE VALE BOYS. Promotion.—Reggie Jones, son of the late Mr. John Jones (for many years manager of the Wyndham Colliery, Ogmore Vale) and Mrs. Jones, Church Terrace, Ogmore Vale, has been promoted to the position of Staff-Quartermaster- Sergeant. He is attached to the A.S.C. An ardent footballer, he played for Bridgend and Ogmore Vale. and was one of the best wing three-quarter backs in the district. Prior to joining the colours, he was employed at the Wyndham Colliery as colliery examiner. Pte. Harold Probert and Gunner W. Jones wish to be remembered to all friends in Ogmore Vale. Both are doing their little bit "some- where in France," and are in the pink of con- dition. In civil life, they were in the grocery business, and were active members of the Shop Assistants' Union. Friends of Pte. W. Hallett, 17th Welsh Regt. (Bantams), son of Mrs. Hallett, Bridge Street, Ogmore Vale, will be sorry to hear that he lies in the General Hospital, Mostyn, Manchester, seriously wounded in the right shoulder. He was very popular with his comrades, who wish him a speedy recovery. He was a volunteer, and at home was a collier. Mr. and Mrs. Carvell, Llangeinor Arms, Llan- geinor, have received a communication from the War Office stating that .their son, Pte. Ivor Carvell, S. W .B., has not beeu reported killed or missing in Mesopotamia, and that they are making further enquiries.
CAERAU.I
CAERAU. I Result of Prize Drawing of James Stench- Caerau.—Winning numbers: 1680; 1195; 283; com b2e0, 32; 2462; 1406; 1794; 2442; 2240: 2125; 397; com b2e0, 32; 2462; 1406; 1794; 2442; 2240, ?25; 397; 789; 336; 1611; 1661.
MAESTEG. I
MAESTEG. I Rev. John Thomas, M.A. (Liverpool), the eminent Bap List preacher, who is a native of Maesteg, is in the town this week on a short holiday, and is often seen chatting over the days of his youth with a number of the "old boys," among them Mr. Paul H. Watkins, the stationer. Accident to Under-Manager.—Mr. Trollop, the under-manager of the Garth Celtic Collierie,, who sustained a serious accident at the collieri- on Thursday last, and was rendered uncon- scions and conveyed t othe Red Hospital attended by Dr. Bell Thomas, we are glad to learn, has recovered consciousness sufficiently to enable him to feel the movements in his lower limbs. Progress is also reported in his general condition. Boxing at Maesteg.—A large crowd witnessed a fine display of boxing at the Old League Hall, Maesteg, on Saturday. In a six-round bout be- tween Will Evans, Glyncorrwg, and Dai Jones, Nantyffyllon, Jones was knocked out in the fifth round. Jack Benjamin, of Glyncorrwg, and Private E. Jenkin-, Caerau, met in an eight- round bout, and the verdict went to Benjamin on points. In a 15-round contest between Dai Davies (" Chips"), of Tylorstown, and Young Williams, of Abertysswg, Davies won on points. Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital.-On June 7th the Juvenile Choir of Zion Church performed the operetta" The Queen of the Seasons," in the Gem Cinema, for the benefit of the ?com- forts" fund of th local hospital. The children gave an excellent rendering of the operetta, and much credit is due to the conductor, Mr. Rees, and to the secretary, Mr. Rawle, for the good work done. Mrs. Sinclair, hospital comman- dant, on behalf of the Red Cross thanked the' choir and orchestra for their services, given gratis; also the manager ot the Co-operative Stores, who kindly gave the hall, also gratis so that 'the whole proceeds go towards the fund. A vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mrs. Sinclair, and seconded by Mr. Rawle. Ie is expected that about jS30 will be realised by this effort. D.S.O. for Cwmdu Man.—Mrs. N. Nicholls, 13 Bertram Street, Roath, Cardiff, has received the pleasing intelligence that her son, Corporal F. W. Nicholls, late of Llangynwyd, M"aesteg, has been awarded the coveted D.S.O. Before enlist- ing, Corporal Nicholls was fan engineman at St. John's Colliery, Cwmdu, and it is gratifying to know that he. was awarded the distinction on the field in France. Joining the forces in No- vember, 1914, in France he was overtaken with injuries of such a character that he was dis- charged. In 1915 he was re-examined, and passed for the Military Police. Later he was re- jected, until called up in January this year, he was ordered to rejoin, volunteered for active ser- vice, and won the distinction on May 11th," near Lens. The gallant Corporal wishes to be re- membered to his many friends at Llangynwyd, where his wife (daughter of Mr. Thomas Long, Gelli Lais, near Coytrahen) resided before her lamented death in April, 1914. Bethel Baptist Chapel.-On Sunday last the Sunday School anniversary services were held. In the morning the chairman was Mr. W. Davies (secretary of the school). After the reading of Scripture by Clarice Millward, the following programme was gone through :—Solo, Marion Davies; recitations, Edith Laugharne and Miriam Fairchild; solo, Freda Griffiths; re- citations, Lily Thomas and Doris Millward; solo, Vernon Morris; recitations, Lucretia Welcher, Phyllis Gwyther, Irene Richards, and Ada Bidgood; children's chorus, "A Little ship"; recitations, Ivy Millward, May Lee, and Enid Thomas; solo, Emily Welsher, Edna Rich- ards, Stanley Bowen; solo, Janet Davies; chorus, "Consecration," Children's Choir. The afternoon chairman was Mr. Geo. Brace (school supt.). The following contributed as under:— Psalm, Irene Richards; solo, May Davies; reci- tations, Emily Welsher and Gwennie Bidgood; solo, Enid Lloyd; recitation, Nancy Lee; duet, Muriel and Enid Thomas; recitation, Iris Gwyther; solo, Gladys Morris; recitations, Freda Griffiths. Clarice Millward; solo, Winnie Thomas; recitation, Maggie Richards; chorus, "What are you doing for Jesus?" Choir; solo, Stanley Bowen; recitations, Phyllis Brace and Alma Thomas; solo, Janet Davies; duet, Marion and Leslie Davies; recitation, Ethel Gimblett; solo, Rene Griffiths; recitation, J. Foster; solo, Merina Weisher; chorus, "Hold Aloft the Banner," choir.—At the evening service the pastor (Rev. E. W. Probert) preached a sermon, bearing on the Sunday School work. The child- ren's choir also sang two choruses, conducted by Mr. T. Lloyd. The accompanist throughout the day was Miss Bessie Rees. The meetingsAvere considered to be the most successful yet held. At the close it was unanimously decided to con- vey the. churches congratulations to Sir W. Beddoe Rees. Sir Beddoe, by the way, is an old Bethel buy. Ordination Services.—The ordination services of Mr. Levi J. Evans, B.A., Memorial College, Brecon (whose home is at Nantyffyllon, Maes- teg, and who was brought up at Zoar Welsh Congregational Chapel, Maesteg) were held at Bailey Street Congregational Church, Bryn- mawr, on Wednesday last week. In the after- noon Mr. David Jones, Ebbw Vale (chair- man of the Monmouth Congregational Union), who presided, said from what he knew of that church, their new pastor would receive that co- operation from the people which was so neces- sary to success. Mr. W. R. Taylor, secretary of the church, gave a statement of the way in which the church had been led to invite Mr. Evans to the pastorate, and said he was pleased to say the call" had been unanimous. Mr. Taylur then went on to pay a high tribute to the Rev. J. W. Davies, who for ten years had been a successful pastor of the church, and whose work would never be forgotten by them. —Rev. E. Walrond Skinner then put the usual questions to Mr. Evans, to which he replied, and said that though he was a Congregationalist he would not offer opposition to any other de- nomination, but hoped their united aim would be to extend the kingdom of God. He believed in the fundamental principles oi Congrega- tionalism.—Rev. S. Williams (Landore), a for- mer minister of Zoar Chapel, Maesteg) then offered prayer. The statement having been ac- cepted by the congregation, the "call" was unanimously confirmed, after which Rev. J. T. Parry, Zoar, Maesteg, delivered the charge to the minister, and Mr. Zachariah Jenkins, Maes-I teg, on behalf of the church at Maesteg, where Mr. Evans had been brought up, conveyed the best wishes of Zoar Church, and presented Mr. Evans with a cheque for £10 on their behalf.— Mr. D. B. Price, Brecon, on behalf of the Col- lege students, paid a high tribute to the quali- ties of Mr. Evans, remarking that though modest, he possessed ability and grit.—Rev. D. Thomas, on behalf of the Free Church Coun- cil, extended a warm welcome to Mr. Evans. He also extended a warm personal welcome. Rev. George Stranyer also spoke, and said the church was to be congratulated upon securing such a brilliant young man as pastor, and he also was to be congratulated upon their choice.—Rev. J. W. Davies, former pastor of the church, spoke of the happy relations that had existed between him and that church, and assured Mr. Evans that this co-operation would be extended to- wards him, and hoped they would pull well to- gether, and that their joint efforts would be richly blessed.—Principal T. Lewis, Memorial College, Brecon, also congratulated pastor and church.. In the evening a sermon was preached by Principal Lewis, and the charge was deli- vered to the church by the Rev .J. W. Davies. Mr. Enoch Powell, a fellow student to Mr. Evans, now in IT.M. Flying Corps, came from France to the services in au aeroplane.
NANTYFFYLLON.
NANTYFFYLLON. Bethlehem English Congregational.-A mie- cellaneous service was held at the above chapel on Sunday evening last week, consisting of solos, recitations, etc., under the able presidency of -All-. D. E. Lewis (conductor). Special hymns were sung by the congregation. The pro- gra in me i ncl uded :—Solos, Mfss Levinia Jenkins, Master Thos. J. Brain, and Miss Lily Ann Thomas; recitation, Miss Levinia Jenkins; duet, Misses J. M. Griffiths, L. A. Thomas, and L. Jenkins; duet. Misses Dwynwen Tidball and. Talker: dialogue and chorus, Misses L. Daniels, L Sparey, O. Ellis, L. Thomas, N. Morris and 1'. Woosnam; soloj Master Tommy Daniels (accompanied by his sister, Miss Louisa Daniel,.).; recitation (Welsh), Miss Phyllis Novello Davies; solo, Master Wiyi. Henry Viant ''Z'oii, Maesteg); solo, Master N. Greenslade; re- citation,' Miss P. N. Davies; solo, Master Howard Evans; address, Miss Annie Edmunds. The final item was the solo by Miss Annie- Davies, Caerphilly. Mr. E. Mitchell (oragnist) accompanied. The proceedings closed with the, customary votes of thanks. N.S.P.C.C.—The inhabitants of Nantyffyllon and Caerau will be pleased to learn that the- annual collection for the N.S.P.C.C. this year amounted to £:!5 lis.-a record collection for the past eight years. Mrs. Dr. Jones, the pre- sident. kindly provided a tea for the lady col- lectors. The officers were all re-elected, with the exception of the secretary (Mrs. B. Rees),. who tendered her resignation. Mrs. E. Llew- elyn was unanimously elected secretary. An- other feature of the meeting was the presenta- tion of a very handsome timepiece to Mrs. G. Rees (nee Miss Blodwen Griffiths), who had; acted as secretary to the above society for the last eight years, and who now intends leaving the (ii '?trie t for last eight vears, '??oi-t4 Wales. Mrs. EIliott—the oldest member of the committee, presented Mrs. Rees, on behalf of the ladies. Mrs. Rees and R.Q.M.S. Rees (who was home on leave, and who was present at the meeting) responded in suitable terms. Miss Sophia Bowen's appropri- ate verses for the occasion were greatly appre- ciated. Mrs. D. C. Howells presided. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Dr. Harris Jones for the excellent tea provided. The singing of "Hen wiad fy nhadau," by R.Q.M.S. Rees brought a most pleasant evening- to a close.
OGMORE VALE.
OGMORE VALE. Illness of Popular Landlord.-The many friends of Mr. Evans, the popular landlord of the Fox 'and Hounds, Blackmill, will be sorry to hear that he has been on the sick list for some considerable time. Also they will unite in wishing him a speedy recovery. Aber School Loss.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Richard Bowen, B.Sc., certifi- cated assistant on the staff of the Aber School. Mr. Bowen enlisted in November, 1914, and had been through several actions at the front, but was unfortunately mortally wounded in the last great action. During the time he was en- gaged at the Aber School he proved himself a most efficient member of the staff, and his col- leagues and scholars alike deeply regret his death. Eight assistants have enlisted from this department, and so far all have escaped with the exception of Mr. Geo. Cole, who was badly wounded at Mametz Wood, and the late Mr. Bowen. Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School.—The 46th annnersary was observed on Sunday last, when the pulpit was occupied by Rev. J. Williams (Cowbridge), who preached eloquent sermons both morning and evening. In the afternoon a flower service was held, when there were hymns and recitations by the children. In the even- ing the choir, under the able conductorship of Mr. W. H. Jones, sang an anthem very effec- tively. On the Monday, W. T. Crossley's sacred cantata, "Light and Truth," was rendered by the choir, Mr. W. H. Jones, again conducting, whilst the organist was Mr. Owen Jones. Credit is due to the choir, organist, and conductor. There were good attendances on Sunday and on Monday.
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NANTYMOEL. Preaching Services.—On Sunday last, Hope- English Congregational Church held their special preaching services. The preacher was Rev. M. P. Moses, Hirwaun. His discourses were evangelical and impressive. Mr. Gillard presided at the organ, and the congregations were above the average. .Reported Missing.—News has just come to hand to Mrs. Morgan, 19 Waunlwyd, stating that her husband, Pte. W. Leslie Morgan, S.W.B., has been missing since the 30th of April this year. Pte. Morgan joined about two years ago, and has been out in Mesopotamia for over a year. Much sympathy is shown towards his wife and one child in their anxiety, and hopes are entertained of re-assuring news.
BLAENGARW.
BLAENGARW. Funeral. The funeral of the late Miss Ceinwen Davies, aged 24 years, who died on the 3rd June, took place at Pontycym- mer Cemetery on the 7th inst., amid many manifestations of sympathy, deceased having been a faithful member of the Mount Zion Eng- lish Baptist Church, Blaengarw. Revs. W- Thomas (Bethania), David Davies (Trinity C.M., Blaengarw); and W. Reynolds (Zion, Pontycymmer) officiated. The mourners were: —Father and Mother, Miss Ethel Davies, Mr. J. L. Davies, Mr. Sidney Davies, Misses Iris and Muriel Thomas (sisters and brothers), and others. Floral tributes were sent by: the- Family; W. J. Lewis; Mrs. M. Lewis; Miss Sarah Lloyd and Mr. J. H. Sparkes, Blaen- garw.
PONTYCYMMER.
PONTYCYMMER. Zion.-Tliis church held the quarterly recit- ing meetings on Sunday, June 3rd. In the morning, at 10.30, Rev. W. Reyonlds delivered a sermon. The afternoon and evening meetings were taken by the Sunday School scholars, under the presidency of the pastor, supported on the platform by the superintendent, Mr. W. Joyce, and secretary (Miss Carrie Thomas). The conductor of the singing was Mr. W. Bowen, and the accompanist Mrs. Reyonlds. The fol- lowing took part in the af teri)ooii :-Cecil Evans, Grace Hampton, Brinley Baker, Lily Goss, Howard Bowen, Nancy Hill, GwvCnhnile dren, Dyllis Edwards, May Parry, Vestry Children. Nelly Hodges, Haydn Davies, Elizabeth John,- Olive Jenkins, and Miss Rosser's Class. The following, in the evening :—Joseph Spear, Alfred' Goss, Freda Styles, Freddie Hills, Idris Tout, Rachel Ann Parry, Mrs. James, Phyllis Bowen, Mary Cole, Robert Goss and friends, Mrs. J. Hills, Hilda Edwards and Sarah Bowen, Olwen K. Edwards, Arthur Whitford, Mr. Edwards- and friends.
BBfDGEND POLICE COURT. <
BBfDGEND POLICE COURT. < S.VTCKFA'Y.—Before: Aklemian W. UvswHyn (■chairman), Colonel J. 1. D. Nicholl, Alder-, man. John Thomas Messrs. T. E.. Hopkin", Wm. Powell, Rees John, R. E. Jones, and .van David. 'Last Days of Drink?—Diluted and weakened, the "popular beverage," in the*? later days, -has lost little of its potency, and apparently 'few of its votaries and victims Anyhow, the Court opened with the usual batch of inebri- ates. The following were convicted of disor- derly drunkenlieso; :-Mrs. Elizabeth Pugh, in Oxford Street, Pontycymmer; Evan Mat- thews (brakesman), a.-i i Rowlund Pugh (timber- man), in Bridge Street, Blaengarw, all of whom were fined 15s. each; Mrs. Gertrude Bavliss, 7 Hopkins Terrace, Abercregan (in Commercial Strtet, Maesteg); and Joseph Beynon, labourer. Caerau (in Duffryn Road), who were fined tl and I.i. respectively. Indecent Language.—The following were fined 15s. each for this far too common offence:— Jonas Thomas, collier, Pontyc-ymnier: Evan Davies, collier, Blaengorw; John Davies and John Phillips, colliers, Pontyc-ymnier (in Tyla- gwyn Street, Pontyrhyl); Henry M. Thomas, collier, 7 Fountain Row, Gilfach Goch; Walter Dennis, collier, Ogmore Vale; and Thomas J. Jones, collier, Kenfig Hill (in Commercial Street"), on the 31st last month. Cards—Recent "Raids."—There were several of the "sporting instinct" asserting itself under cover and in seclusion. The first to face the music were Hugh Thomas and Frank Wel- ford, colliers, Maes-teg, who were summoned for gaming with cards at the rear of Lhvydartli Cottages, Maesteg, on May 28th.-Constable David Jenkins deposed to seeing six men play- ing at "Brag." On seeing him they ran away. Witness succeeded in capturing the defendants. —Thomas (who was described as the "ring- leader") was fined £1; the other defendant 10s. —The following convictions were also recorded for illicit card-playi n,- :-Thomas -Mason, -tl; Henry Otlev. William Bennett, 10s.; Dan Howells, 10s.; Silas Davies, 10s. William Moss, Ms.; Edward Mills. 10s.; James Hay, 10s. (col- liers of Caerau); Tom Adl"y, George Pye, and Hugh Bennett were charged by P.C. Norman with playing cards (Banker) at the rear of Margam Street, Caerau, and were fined 10s. each.-A(Ilev, on another charge, in conjunction with one Thomas Parry or Moss, was fined an- other 10.£1 in all. Maesteg colliers, named David Evans, Edgar Jenkins, Wilfred Jones, and Dan Howells were up for "Brag" in Bryn Road, and on the evidence of P.C. David Jen- kins, the penalty in each case was 10s.—On the evidence of the same constable, William Milman, Frederick Smith, and John Bowen were similarly fined for gaming on the moun- tain side at Maesteg. Another bevy of "sports" from the same locality, Philip Lewis, William Berrigan, and Edwin Rosser were likewise fined 10s. each.—Similar penalties were enforced in cases from Maesteg in which the defendants were David Baden, Granvil Jones, Samuel Jones, and Richard Walton; Trevor Richards, Reginald Phillips, and Rees Williams; Harry Rogers and Frank Paget, Alfred Abbis, Joseph L. Gates, and John Snow. Scorcher.—John Evans, collier, Caerau, was convicted of driving a motor cycle to the danger of in Commercial Street, Maesteg, all..pon the evidence, a fine of £1 was imposed and the license was ordered to be endorsed. Quality of the Cream.—Alfred Fulgoni, Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, refreshment house keeper, was summoned for keeping open after 9 on May 30th. Defendant raised the plea that the cream was "perishable.—In April last he was fined 10s. for a similar offence.—The amount was now increased to 15s.—For a simi- lar offence on May 30th, Clotilda Nordoni, re- freshment house keeper, Evans Street, Kenfig Hill, was ordered to pay 10s. Off Guard-To Get a Guard.—David Davies, collier, Cefn Cribbwr, was summoned for hav- ing on May 27 allowed a child, under the age of seven, named Stanley Wilson, of whom he had the custody, to be in a room containing an open grate insufficiently protected. P.C. Harrill stated that at the inquest on the child's death, the jury returned a verdict that the child died from shock following convulsions from burns. Defendant's explanation was that he had not been doing much work lately, and was not in a position to purchase a guard. He was discharged with an admonition by 'Alder- man Llewellyn to make the necessary provi- sion. Cat and Cataclasym.-There were some sparkling incidents in the case of some un- neighbourly neighbours from Heolycyw brought on by way of summons and cross-summons.— Mrs. Edith Haines, wife of Thomas Haines, Railway Terrace, Heolycyw, summoned Rees Davies, who lives next door, for assault, on May 30th. She represented that Davies (an elderly and not over-robust looking individual) charged her with "not leaving his cat alone," and she replied, "Don't put your hands on my boy, or my husband will put his hands on you." After more words, she alleged, defendant took a knife from his inside pocket, and "held it in his fist." He then "went for" her husband, though witness admitted dealing the first blow. Defendant next hit her in the side, and she was "wounded."—For Rees Davies, Mr. David Llewellyn said the only weapon his client had at the time in his hand was a "shoe horn," and it was a part of his case that Edith Haines threatened to split open the old gentleman's skull with a garden hoe.—During the hearing of the cross-summons, Mr David Llewellyn ridi- culed the suggestion that a man of Rees Davies' age would be likely to challenge such a young and robust man as Haines..—P.C. Skinner (in evidence) said Edith told him she had been stabbed by Davies, and in proof she showed him a small cut through her blouse, said to have been caused by some instrument, by what instrument witness did not know.—After a lot of contradictory evidence, both summonses were dismissed. Periodical Visitor.—Frank Singer (43), boiler maker, living at 27 Eisteddfod Street, Cardiff, was charged with usin" threats towards his sisters. Mrs. Mary A. Mackenzie, Morfa Street, Bridgend. Singer periodically comes to Bridg- end, and when in drink makes himself ob- noxious to his relatives. He was bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace for six months. Perils of the Pit.—William John Boon, Coity Road, Bridgend, collier, was charged with having a pipe in his possession, in the Inter- national Colliery at Blaengarw, and was fined < £ 2.—Dennis Thorney (Caerau) was fined < £ 1 for a similar offence at St. John's Pit, Caerau. Value of a Good Character.—Daniel Perkins, Maesteg, charged with stealing timber (value 6d.) from St. John's Coltiery, in consideration of his previous good character was let off on payment of costs, 6s. MONDAY.—Before Mr. D. H. Lloyd (presiding) and Mr. W. J. Lewis. Forbidden Fruit.—Mary Powell, fruiterer, Bridgend, was fined 5s. for keeping open after 9 on May 6th. Over a Dandy Brush.—William Evans, ostler, and Thomas Evans, collier, Brithdir Cottages, Maesteg, were charged with stealing, on May 24th, a dandy brush, value 2s., the property of Messrs. North's Navigation Collieries Co., Ltd. —Evidence having been given, defendants were bound over in the sum of £5 to be of good be- haviour for six months. Cards.—William Jones, Harry Tainton, and John Abbis were fined 15s. each and costs, for gaming with cards at Nantyffyllon. Wilful Damage.—John Barnes, Waunllwyd, Xantymoel, and Hugh Roberts, Cardigan Ter- race, also of Nantymoel, were charged with do- ing damage to the extent of 2s., to wood props, the property of the Ocean Colliery Company. Ltd. Several complaints had been received of this sort of damage, and defendants were fined 10s., or with the damages, 12s. €agle-Eyed.—Thomas John Eagle (16), collier boy, Aberkenfig, was charged with stealing a bicycle, value £ 2, the property of Bertram Dawe, from"the Ton Philip Colliery, about 6.15 a.m. on June 9th. Complainant, a youth, is also a collier, and lives at Elm Cottage, Lales- ton. He said he was in the habit of riding to work oh the bicycle, which on this morning he left in the field, near the colliery, and soon afterwards, missing the machine, he gave infor- mation to the police. The bicycle shown to him was the one he had missed. Eagle and himseuf were employed at the same colliery.— Defendant: I borrowed the bicycle to go home, and intended to return it.—P.S. William David spoke to accompanying the last witness to Jenkins Eow, Aberkwviig, and finding outside 18 ^defendant's residence), the bicycle, w&ich complainant identified. Defendant as- sured him that he did not know to whom the machine belonged, and that in any Cj-C. he in- tended to return it.—Defendant: If 1 had in- tended to steal the bicycle, I wouldn't have left it outside.—The Chairman a.sked why did complainant leave his machine in the field, and thus put temptation in other peopled way?— Inspector Eees Davies: It is the practice there and at Covtrahen Colliery. I have seen as many as 60 or 70 bicycles landing there at the same time; there is no othe. place.—Mr. Walter Hughes (clerk) Because the machines are un- protected, that is all the more reason why they should be left alone.—Defendant was bound over for six months.
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