Western Mail Tuesday May 11th  (Strike Edition) FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. FLETCHER.- In Loving Memory of Private Lewis FLETCHER, who fell near Albert, May 10th, 1918: also my husband who passed away May 20th, 1920. Sadly missed by all.- Mother. JAMES.- In Loving Memory of Sec-lieut. Charles Llew JAMES, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. JAMES, Llwyn-er-eos, Pontnewydd, who was killed in action May 10th, 1918.- Lovingly remembered by his Mam, Dad, Sister, and Brothers. BIRTHS. EVANS.- At Stoneboro, Private Maternity Home, Newport-road, to Mr. and Mrs. W. EVANS, Claude-road, a son. GUNN.- On May 6th, at Clewer, Windsor, to Mr. and Mrs. G.L. GUNN (nee Dorothy PEGLER), a son. JAMES.- May 10th, at Stoneboro Nursing Home, Newport-road, to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. JAMES, (nee Nesta WILLIAMS), 69, Foreland-road, Whitchurch, a daughter. MARRATT.- May 5th, at 117, Margaret-road, Leicester, to Mr. and Mrs. William MARRATT (nee Ida JONES), a son. NORRIS.- On May 8th at Nurse BOND'S Nursing Home, Cowbridge-road, to Mr. and Mrs. S.B. NORRIS (nee Dorothy BALSDON), a son MARRIAGE. JAMES-PEARCE.-May 6th, at Priory Church, Ewenny, by the Rev. M. EVANSON, D. Benn JAMES, Barclays Bank, Llanwrtyd Wells, younger son of Mr. David JAMES, Cardigan, and Hilda, second daughter of Mr. Isaac PEARCE, Ewenny-road, Bridgend. DEATHS. BALLEY.- On May 10th,at 28, Summerfield-avenue, Cardiff, Henry Holmes, the dearly beloved husband of Maud BALLEY. Funeral Cardiff Cemetery, 11 a.m., Thursday. BEVAN.- At Stockleigh Hall, Regent's Park London, on 8th inst.,  John BEVAN, late chairman of Messrs. BEVAN and Co., Ltd. Funeral Thursday, 13th inst at 3.30 p.m. at Pontrhdyyrun Chapel. CANNING.- On the 10th inst., at Aragon House, Clytha Park, Newport, Mon., Jane, the widow of the late Alderman Thomas CANNING, J.P. in her 79th year.- R.I.P. DAVIES.- On May 8th, at the Hospital, Porth. William, beloved husband of Lizzie A. DAVIES, and father of Mrs. E.T. HARCOMBE. Funeral Thursday, leaving residence, 6, Graig-road, Ynishir, at 2.30 p.m. for Trealaw Cemetery;  G. O. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday May 10th 1926.   (Strike Edition). Captain T.J. YORWERTH has been appointed Assistant Road Transport Officer for the Cowbridge area. The body of a man, believed to be Frank RICHARDS, ship's stoker, of Mill Lane, Llanelly, was found with his throat cut at the back of 16, Brynhyffrhyd, near Blackwood on Sunday morning. He appeared to be about 40 years of age. Inquiries at Llanelly show that a man of the same name given had lived there, but latterly his whereabouts had not been known. Mary Emmet WATKINS, aged 75, of 3b, Pochin-crescent, Tredegar, was knocked down on Saturday night by a motor lorry which was returning to Newport with the stock of a trader, she died from her injuries. Captain R.B. CORFIELD, who distinguished himself in the war, gaining the Royal Flying Cross, and who is in this country on a holiday from his business in the United States of America, is driving a London and North Eastern locomotive. Captain CORFIELD is a son of the late Captain W.R. CORFIELD, the former Cardiff Shipowner. WELSH WEDDING. BOWEN-DAVIES. Mr. T. Longville BOWEN, the Rhymney Valley representative of the Western Mail and Evening Express, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.BOWEN, 74, Gilfach-street, Bargoed, was married at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, Cardiff, on Saturday to Miss Winifred P. DAVIES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. DAVIES, 38, Pembrey-road, Llanelly. The pastor Rev. Charles DAVIES officiated. Mr. J. Bertram BOWEN, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The South Wales branch of The Association of Mining Electrical Engineers  meeting in Cardiff on Saturday elected Mr. Dawson THOMAS A.M.I.E.E., United National Collieries, Risca, as their chairman for the ensuing year. Messrs. E.L. DAVID, A.M.I.E.E., Aberaman, and T.S. THOMAS, A.M.I.E.E., Bedwas, were elected vice-chairmen, and A.C. MAcWHIRTER, A.M.I.E.E., and H.J. NORTON, A.M.I.E.E., re-elected hon. treasurer and hon. secretary respectively. Messrs. C.F. FREEBORN, Cardiff, R. ILLINGWORTH, Ogmore Vale, W. ROBERTS, Cardiff and W. WOLFE, Llanbradach, were elected as the new members of the council. "LA MARGUERITE," the ship which carried the "Cardiff Pals" and the Swansea battalions to France during the war, has been broken up at Messrs. Thos. WARD Ltd.'s Giants Wharf Briton Ferry, and is now being converted into tin plates. We are asked to say that if any of those interested in the ship would care to have souveniers of her they should call at Giants Wharf. Mrs. Thos W. WARD Ltd. have on hand some of the teak deck seats, a small quantity of panelling, &c., and they will be pleased to supply souveniors to those who have memories of the ship. There are 2,200 entries for the Cardiff Dog Show on May 19, 400 more than last year. Further particulars will be announced in due course. The honourary secretary is Mr. Ivor Car THASMO, Kelston-road, Whitchurch, and the president is Alderman F.H. TURNBULL, J.P. Included among several persons weho were admitted to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary on Saturday were Annie CUDMORE (50), 9, Lewis-street, who was knocked down by a motor-car in Charles-street, and Bessie GREEN (18), Menelaus-street, The Moors, who was victim of a motor-car accident which occurred in Carlisle-Street. Philip RAFFERTY (23), 40, Havelock-street, and Lily SMITH, 30 Court-road, were admitted suffering from severe injuries sustained by being thrown off a motor-cycle in Lansdowne-rd. Miss SMITH was riding pillion. The Western Mail is on sale at the following newsagents. BARRY ISLAND.-  T, GREY, 4, Plymouth-street.- Mrs. HAVARD, 5, Triangle. J. RICKETTS, 59, Phylliss-street LLANTWIT MAJOR- A. WHEATLEY, High-street. B.C. FISHER, Bristol House.   LLANWRYD WELLS-Mr. W.M. JONES, Station-road. LAUGHARNE- W.G.M. WILKINS, Station-road. MUMBLES.- Mrs. JOHN, Newton-road.- Mrs. TUCKER, The Dunns. Mr. BANFIELD Station Approach.- Mr. BANFIELD, Main-road, Oystermouth. Mrs. Ann ORRIN, Post-office, Oystermouth. Mrs. FORD, The Parade, Southend. Mr. STEDDIFORD, Queen's-road. Mr. THOMAS, Oystermouth. Mrs. CEATON, The Parade. Mr. WILLIAMS, Blackpill. John Patrick.

Hi List, I am researching the WALLEY family from Middlesex who settled in Newport after living in Chepstow. Thomas WALLEY, b. 1773 London, d. 1862 Newport Mon = Elizabeth..[?].. b.1777, d. 1817 Chepstow Children: Emily, ba. 1800 (Chelsea?), d. 1818 Chepstow Mary, ba. 1803 Chelsea, d. 1822 Chepstow Thomas Trafalgar, ba. 1805 Chelsea - possible m. Sarah Jones 1836 Chepstow Joseph, ba. 1807 Chelsea, d. 1844 Newport Mon, m. Sarah HOSKINS 1836 Chepstow Frances, ba. 1809 Chelsea, d. after 1881, m. Rees THOMAS [2xgt gps via Josiah] Ann, ba. 1812 Chelsea. [In Monmouth 1851, housekeeper to Peter MASTERS] Ellen, ba. 1813 Chelsea. [In Monmouth 1871, Worcester Lodge Inn] William ba. 1815 Chepstow I would be pleased to hear from anyone researching this family or who could add to the information given. Regards, Peter S. Wales

Western Mail Monday May 10th 1926.   (Strike Edition). Photograph's page 3. "EVENING EXPRESS" ROAD RACE. E. THOMAS, Newport Harriers, First.- E.R. LEYSHON, Newport Harriers, Second.- H.P. HAMMOND, Newport Harriers, Third. F. DENMEAD, Cwm Harriers, Fourth. also Mr. Harry PACKER, the well-known Newport Sportsman presenting Eddie THOMAS, with his prize. Others involved with the Race. Dr. W. WILLIAMS, Mr. Robert J. WEBBER and Mr. Ernest CROSS. The last named presented a handsome shield, an acted as starter. Mrs. Anne JOHNS, Cardiff. The death took place at 81, Ninian Road, Cardiff, of Mrs. Anne JOHNS, wife of Councillor Henry JOHNS J.P. Mrs. JOHNS was a prominent member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, The Hayes, but she took little part in public affairs. In addition to her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters Mrs. MANTON, Rhiwbina, and Mrs G. Sorton DAVIES. FIFTY YEARS AGO Western Mail May 10th 1876. University College of Wales:- The Cobden Club havinf offered prizes to the students of the University College of Wales for profiency in history and political economy, the examiners (Rev. J.H. STANTON, M.A., and Rev. J. LAWRENCE, M.A., of Cambridge) have recommended Mr. D. ADAMS for the prize in political economy and Mr. T.B. WATKINS for the prize in history. Certificates have been also awarded to Messrs. T.F. ROBERTS, E. CHARLES, T. DAVID, J.G. DAVIES, E.E. ELLIA, J.H. JONES and W. JONES. When the Mayor of Newport (Councillor Cyrus T. CLISSETT) was walking down High-street, an elderly workman approached him and handed him something. He then walked away. The Mayor discovered that the gift was a medal for regular attendance at school, issued by the Newport School Board in 1871, when he himself was a youngster at school. He asked the Western Mail to convey his thanks to the unknown donor. Snippets of News in Wales. The death took place over the week-end of Mrs. WILLIAMS, wife of Dr. Oscar WILLIAMS, Goring-road, Llanelly. The New Miners Welfare Centre and Institute at Glyncorrwyg was opened on Saturday by Mr. Finlay GIBSON, joint secretary of the Miners Welfare Fund. Mr. WIRTZEL, chief secretary of the Welfare Fund represented Sir D.R. LLEWELLYN Bart., who was unable to be present. Councillor Jenkin THOMAS presided, and  among those who spoke was Ald. Wm. JENKINS, M.P. The eightieth birthday of Mr. George T. MATTHEWS a pioneer tea merchant of New York, was recently made a gala occaision in the city by a host of his friends. He received from members of the trade a leather travelling bag. Mr. MATTHEWS is a native of Crickhowell, and he visited the old country a couple of years ago, attending the National Eisteddfod and joined the itinerary of the Archeological Association. He started in New York with a wage of eight dollars a week, and in the early days sold tea from house to house. To-day his firm distributes the Tey Brenin (King of Teas) brand which is known throughout America and further afield. The Rev. Roderick DAVIES, Acton, London has resigned his pastorate in order to undertake the pastorate of Noringside Congregational Church, Edinburgh. A descendant of the famous WILLIAMS, Troedrhiwdelar, he is a native of Llanwrtyd Wells. On leaving college, he settled as minister of Oaklands Church, Shepherds Bush (a position now held by the Rev. Idris EVANS, M.D. Barry). At the end of 9 years, he undertook the pastorate of the Church at Acton where he has ministered during the past 14 years. Mr. DAVIES married a daughter of Dr. John MORGAN, Pontrhydygroes, Cardiganshire. John Patrick

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Retrospectives: Local Shops and Cafés; Sheep in Wales (various locations) Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. A miscellany of small shops and cafés in the towns and villages of mid and south Wales (nine pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in November 1998. 2. Sheep in the landscape of Breconshire and Glamorgan (seven pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in March 1998. As usual, these webpages will be displayed on my website for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) mailing lists

Thank you Jeff Veneita ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Coleman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [MON] News Items APRIL !st to JUNE 30th 1926.NumberOne-Hundredseventy. > Veneita > It is relatively unlikely that the death of a baby would appear in the > Western Mail unless either there were dramatic circumstances (like > scalding > or drowning accidents) or the family were middle-class or otherwise > well-known. Llanbradach was very much a colliery village with a railway > running through it, and a few scattered farms up on the hill. > > Searching a daily newspaper with six editions a week and somewhere around > sixteen pages is a very long job, especially on microfilm. Even knowing > the > date of an accident and subsequent inquest it has taken me the best part > of > an hour to go through all the possible places in the paper that there > might > have been a report, when looking for a lister on the Glamorgan list not > long > ago. > > I assume that you will have seen on FreeBMD the death in June quarter of > 1914 in Pontypridd registration district ( which covered Llanbradach), of > Emily M STEVENS age 0 ref 11a 531. The most straightforward way to get > details of this death is to order a copy of the certificate online from > the > GRO. http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ Follow the link below the search results > which says 'Click here to learn what to do now.' to find a link to the GRO > online ordering facility. > > Once you have the death certificate if you make the date known then it > might > be possible to look on the next few days' papers, but putting a notice in > a > conservative-leaning paper like the Western Mail, published in Cardiff, > would really not appear likely to have been a response of a working-class > family in a mining community 10 miles away in their grief at losing a > child. > > I note that there was a death of an Emily STEVENS aged 43 in March quarter > 1913 in Cardiff registration district. I wonder whether the baby was named > after a recently-deceased female relative, or whether this is just > coincidence. > > Jeff > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Veneita Maynard" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 7:33 PM > Subject: Re: [MON] News Items APRIL !st to JUNE 30th 1926. > NumberOne-Hundredseventy. > > > Hello John > I hope you don't mind if I ask you > but is it possible you could please look for a funeral > of a baby called Emily May Stevens died 1912 or 1914 > Llanbradach parents Hannah and George Stevens > Regards > Veneita > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.103/2558 - Release Date: 12/11/09 10:06:00

Veneita It is relatively unlikely that the death of a baby would appear in the Western Mail unless either there were dramatic circumstances (like scalding or drowning accidents) or the family were middle-class or otherwise well-known. Llanbradach was very much a colliery village with a railway running through it, and a few scattered farms up on the hill. Searching a daily newspaper with six editions a week and somewhere around sixteen pages is a very long job, especially on microfilm. Even knowing the date of an accident and subsequent inquest it has taken me the best part of an hour to go through all the possible places in the paper that there might have been a report, when looking for a lister on the Glamorgan list not long ago. I assume that you will have seen on FreeBMD the death in June quarter of 1914 in Pontypridd registration district ( which covered Llanbradach), of Emily M STEVENS age 0 ref 11a 531. The most straightforward way to get details of this death is to order a copy of the certificate online from the GRO. http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ Follow the link below the search results which says 'Click here to learn what to do now.' to find a link to the GRO online ordering facility. Once you have the death certificate if you make the date known then it might be possible to look on the next few days' papers, but putting a notice in a conservative-leaning paper like the Western Mail, published in Cardiff, would really not appear likely to have been a response of a working-class family in a mining community 10 miles away in their grief at losing a child. I note that there was a death of an Emily STEVENS aged 43 in March quarter 1913 in Cardiff registration district. I wonder whether the baby was named after a recently-deceased female relative, or whether this is just coincidence. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Veneita Maynard" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [MON] News Items APRIL !st to JUNE 30th 1926. NumberOne-Hundredseventy. Hello John I hope you don't mind if I ask you but is it possible you could please look for a funeral of a baby called Emily May Stevens died 1912 or 1914 Llanbradach parents Hannah and George Stevens Regards Veneita

Hello John I hope you don't mind if I ask you but is it possible you could please look for a funeral of a baby called Emily May Stevens died 1912 or 1914 Llanbradach parents Hannah and George Stevens Regards Veneita ----- Original Message ----- From: "J GRIFFITHS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:48 PM Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL !st to JUNE 30th 1926. Number One-Hundredseventy. Western Mail Tuesday May 4th 1926. The Cardiff City deputy-coroner (Mr. Gerald TUDOR) on Monday held an inquest on William BARON, a travelling salesman of 4, Angus-street, Cardiff who met with fatal injuries in Queen-street on Thursday when he was knocked down by a cycle ridden by a newsboy employed by a Cardiff newspaper. Mr. J. Lewis WALTERS (Phoenix and Levinson) appeared for the relatives of BARON, and held a watching brief on behalf of an interested party. Mr. E.E. GREEN, of Messrs. WALDRON, Sons and GREEN, represented the employers of the newsboy and also watched the interest of the latter. An eye-witness of the accident, William James GWYTHER, of 15, Penylan-terrace, Cardiff, told the deputy-coroner that he saw BARON in the act of crossing the road and in the middle of the tramlines going down Queen-street. "It all happened in a minute," added the witness:"the cyclist seemed to come from nowhere." The cyclist and cycle after the impact, both fell on top of BARON. Dr. J.J. MARTIN, house surgeon at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, stated that BARON died without regaining consciousness. A post-mortem examination showed death to be due to fracture of the skull. The newsboy, James FERRIER, 12, Adams-street, Cardiff, said he was cycling down Queen-street when he noticed passengers alighting from a tram outside the Empire. He cut outside this tramcar, and then noticed another tramcar coming towards him. When he got to the end of the stationary car a man walked into him. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." For being drunk in charge of a motor-car in Gwdyr-square, Swansea, Ernest George FULLER, an upholsterer, was on Monday fined 40s. at the local court and ordered to pay £1.11s.6d. doctor's fee. Mr. Rupert LEWIS prosecuted. Police-constable David SAUNDERS stated that whilst on duty in Uplands-square on Saturday night he saw defendant driving a car at between fifteen to twenty miles an hour. He zig-zagged across the road, and witness signalled him to stop, but he did not do so. He turned into Gwydr-square, but drove on to the wrong side of the road, nearly colliding with the base of an electric standard. Defendant's explanation of the swerving was that he thought to go down another road and then changed his mind. A charge of driving to the public danger was dismissed. Wedding Photograph Page-8. Mr. Vivian RADCLIFFE and Miss Olive SHADDICK, leaving Llandaff Cathedral after their maariage on Monday. Opening of New Park and Recreation Grounds at Landaff. Mr. Claude P. HAILEY, the donor of the land, speaking after the ceremony. Also there are the Lord Mayor (Alderman W.B. FRANCIS), the Lady Mayoress (Miss Dorothy FRANCIS), and Councillor R.G.H. SNOOK (chairman of the park's committee) and Mrs. HAILEY. The tragic story of how a young ex-Welsh Guardsman, 26 years of age, met his death was told to the Cardiff city deputy coroner (Mr. Gerald TUDOR) and a jury on Monday, when the inquest was held on Ronald WORKMAN, whose mutilated body was found across the rails between Heath Halt and Llanishen Railway Station at 5.45 a.m. on Friday. Leslie Bryant WORKMAN said his brother was a newsagent and enjoyed good health. Pediestrians were in the habit of walking along the part of the line where the body was found, and his brother frequently used this route. He would be meeting his paper train about this time. As far as the witness knew his brother did not sleep in his bed that night. After evidence had been given as to the discovery of the body, the stationmaster of Llanishen denied that it was the habit of anyone to use the line as a footpath. WORKMAN, he said, generally cycled to the station for his papers. George Poole WORKMAN, a confectioner, of Fidlas-road, Llanishen, said that he last saw his son alive at nine o'clock on Thursday evening. His son was liberated on bail the same evening in the sum of £200 on a charge of assault. During the three hours they were together, Mr. WORKMAN added, he (witness) suggested that the son should not deliver the papers in the morning in order to screen himself from publicity. His son however, wanted to deliver them if he (the father) went with him. After retiring the jury returned a verdict of felo-de-se, and expressed their sympathy with the relatives. Mr. Frederick POWELL 30, cashier at Messrs. PARTRIDGE JONES and John PATON'S Blaenserchan Colliery, Talywain, was found dead in his office on Monday. There was a long deep gash in his left thigh, which had severed the femoral artery. Near-by was a pocket knife, with which, it appeared, he had been cutting a piece of timber. An inquest was held on Monday by R.H.A. DAVIES (district coroner) upon the body of William Thomas PRITCHARD, 4, Sunny Bank, Brynmawr, who was found drowned in a pool near Brynmawr on Saturday evening. Mrs. PRITCHARD said her husband had been suffering from a nervous breakdown. Both of them went out on Saturday morning and her husband called at a hairdressers. When she returned he had left. She and her sister-in-law began a search and eventually found her husband's body in a pond. Dr. J. GREEDY stated that he had attended Mr. PRITCHARD for Melancholia. There weere no marks of violence on the body, and in his opinion the cause of death was drowning. The Coroner recorded a verdict of "Suicide by drowning." 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Western Mail Monday May  10th 1926.  (Strike Edition). FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. AYLIFFE.- In Loving Memory of Norman, 1st Monmouthshire Regiment, killed in action Ypres, Masy 8th, 1915, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. T. AYLIFFE, Llanishen. BIRTHS.  BROCKWELL.- May 5th at Mrs. Mercer THOMAS' Brynmorlais Private Nursing Home, 84, Colum-road, to Mr. and Mrs. BROCKWELL (nee S. RICHARDS), a daughter (Still-born). COOMBES.- On May 7th, at The Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. A. COOMBES, 47, Llantrisant-street, (nee Edith EDWARDS), a son. LEWIS.- On May 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Emrys LEWIS, at Rhoslwyn, Llandyssul, a daughter. MORRIS.- On May 7th, at Brynderi, Pontardulais, to Mr. and Mrs. T.S. MORRIS, a son. MARRIAGES. BOWEN-DAVIES. On May 8th, at Tabernacle, Cardiff, T. Longville BOWEN, journalist, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William BOWEN, 74, Gilfach-street, Bargoed, to Winifred P. DAVIES, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. DAVIES, 30, Pembrey-road, Llanelly. LAURENCE-LACEY.- On the 8th May, at St. Andrew's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. A.J. EDWARDS, M.A. , Vicar, Tudor, son of the late Mr. W.J. LAWRENCE and Mrs BATTEY, of London, to Hilda Ford, daughter of  Captain and Mrs. D.D. LACEY, Shirley-road, Cardiff. DEATHS. ASH.- May 7th, at Trevona, Woodland-road, Whitchurch, George Henry (Harry), husband of Lucreatia (Keat) ASH. Funeral G.O.-Whitchurch Cemetery, Tuesday, 3 p.m. .- R.A.O.B., Brethren please note. DAVIES.- On the 9th inst., Elizabeth DAVIES, of 9, Colum-road, Cardiff, widow of Doctor Francis Thomas DAVIES, of Manchester. Funeral Tuesday leaving 4, Gordon-road, Cardiff at 10.15 a.m. for St. Mellon's Church.  G. O. DELAHAY.- George Henry, the beloved husband of Mary Delahay, "Oxford House," North-parade, Aberystwyth (formerly of Ebbw Vale), died May 5th, after a short illness. HERMAN.- On the 9th inst., at 33, Beauchamp-street, Cardiff, Albert V.C., the beloved husband of Rose HERMAN, aged 52 years. Funeral strictly private. N.F. JOHNS.- On the 7th inst., at Bengairn, 81, Ninuan-road, Cardiff, Anne, the beloved wife of Henry JOHNS, aged 50 years. Funeral Wednesday, leaving residence 3 p.m. for Cardiff Cemetery;  G. O. NICHOLAS.- On May 9th, at 151, Commercial-street, Aberbargoed, Mon., Edward NICHOLAS, Butcher, late of Paget-street, Cardiff. Funeral Thursday, May 13th, at 3.30 p.m. for Bedwellty; G.O.  N.F.  NUTE.- May 7th, Joseph Henry, aged 68 years. Funeral 2.30 Wednesday, from 19, Richards-terrace; N.F. SMITH.- May 8th, Frederick Giles, aged 36 years; beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.E.G. SMITH (Butchers), Church Village. Public funeral Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. for Llantwit Vardre Church. THISTLE.- On May 7th, at "Highfield", Westbourne-crescent, Whitchurch. Jenny, dearly beloved wife of C.J. THISTLE. Private funeral;  N.F. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. EYNON.- Mrs. EYNON and Family, Cwmaman, desire to thank all relatives and friends for kindness, floral tributes, and sympathy. GRANT.- Mr. Peter GRANT and Family, Port Talbot, desire to sincerely thank all kind friends for tributes and letters of sympathy. IN MEMORIAM. DAVIES.- In Loving Memory of my dear husband David DAVIES, Min-y-Don, Porthcawl, passed away May 10th, 1923.- Sadly missed by Wife and Grandchildren JAMES.- In Loving Memory of our dear mother, Mrs Sarah JAMES, Beili Glas, Fleur-de-Lis, who died May 9th, 1923. JAMES.- In Fond Remembrance of "Ron," the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred JAMES, "Oaklands," Merthyr Vale, who died May 10th, 1917.- To memory ever dear. JONES.- A sacred tribute to the blessed memory of "Dorrit," dearly beloved only daughter of Edmund and Jane JONES, Taff's Well/verse. Mam, Dad, Vivian and Harold. LEWIS.- In Loving Memory of dear Evelyn, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. LEWIS, Jeffreys Arms Hotel, Ystradgynlais, who died May 10th, 1925/verse.  Ever remembered by Dad, Mam, Sisters and Brothers. OWEN.- In Loving Memory of William OWEN, who died May the 8th 1915.- Ever remembered by his Loving Wife and Children. John Patrick.

Western Mail Saturday May 8th 1926.   (Strike Edition). FIFTY YEARS AGO- Western Mail May 8th, 1876. A meeting of the council ot the Monmouthshire and South Wales branch of the National Union of Miners was held on Friday at Aberdare. Mr. W. ABRAHAM (president) presided, and there were also present Messrs. Phillip JONES (vice-president), of Abertillery; Henry MITCHARD, Blackwood; Isaac CONNICK, Merthyr; James WINDSOR, Neath; Henry ROWLANDS, Rhondda; David POWELL, Old Tredegar and Samuel DAVIES, secretary. Messrs. NEWLAND, HUNT and WILLIAMS sold at Newport on Friday the freehold residence, The Lawn, Caerau-crescent, to Mr. H.S.N. HODGE for £2,375. Messrs. LLOYD and PRATT were the solicitors. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded at the inquest at Abersychan on Friday on Frederick POWELL 39, financial clerk at the Blaensychan colliery, who was found dead in his office on Monday with a deep wound in the thigh. A piece of wood which he had apparently been shoding into a spill was produced, and the theory was advanced that the pocket-knife slipped, severing the femoral artery. Death was due to hemorrhage and shock. A young man named FISH, of Lewis-road, Llandough, was adjusting a belt on a revolving pulley at Llandough saw mills when his clothing became entangled in the machinery. He was swept off his feet and hurled with such violence that he was killed almost instantly. Barry Island.- Nell's Point Tea Rooms; large and small parties catered for; moderate charges.- Mrs. PERKINS , Proprietress. First-class Two Ton Nercediss Lorry, for Sale, £50.- HARRISON, Engineer, Merthyr. Was there such a vehicle or was it Mercedes.? Sorry about the 128- Betweenmaid, should have been under 18. John Patrick. John Patrick.

Western Mail Saturday May 8th 1926.   (Strike Edition). FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - continued. PRICE.- On May 6th, at her daughter's residence, The Bungalow, Porth, Mary, beloved wife of the late Phillip PRICE, Penywaun, Whitchurch, aged 75. Funeral Tuesday, 1.40 a.m.; G.O. Friends please meet at Cardiff Cemetery at 12 noon; N.F. (1.40 a.m.)? PULLIN.- Reginald Connop David.- On May 5th, at 3a, Llanwern-street, Newport, fourth son of the late Rev. A.T. PULLIN, of Tintern and Glasgow. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. from above address. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. ROWLAND.- May 6th, Thomas ROWLAND, C.M., Deacon, Grove House, Birchgrove, Llansamlet, aged 74. Public funeral Wednesday, 3 o'clock for Llwynbrwydrau. SELLEK.-  On May 6th, at Glanely Hospital, Henry, beloved husband of Rose SELLEK, 2, Beauchamp-street, Riverside. Funeral Tuesday, leaving house 3.30 p.m., Cardiff Cemetery. THOMAS.- On May 5th, at Laugharne, Bessie, the beloved wife of W.J. Ladd THOMAS, Post Office. Funeral Sunday, 3 p.m., Laugharne Church. WEAVER- May 4th, at the King William Hotel, Cadoxton, Albert, beloved nephew of Mr. ROSE, 17, Stacey-road. WEAVER- as above- Albert the beloved and only brother of Mrs. REES, Fruiterer, High-street. IN MEMORIAM. DYER.- In Fond Memory of Ida Gladys DYER, died May 8th, 1924.- Ever remembered, Jennie.- R.I.P. EDWARDS.- In Loving Memory of our dear Nan, who died May 9th, 1921, at Britannia Hotel, Porth.- Mam, Dad, Sisters, and Brothers. HUNT.- In Loving Memory of Herbert, the dearly beloved husband of Maud HUNT, of Ty-Cowyn Church Village, Llantwit-Vadre who died May 7th, 1925./verse.  Sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife and Children. WILLIAMS.- In Loving Memory of William WILLIAMS, 60, Stacey-road, who died May 8th, 1916.- Ever fondly remembered by his Wife and Family.  John Patrick

Photos of: Christ College Brecon - expanded feature Dear Listers, The latest development on my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' is a major expansion of the feature on: Christ College Chapel, Brecon There are 18 new photos depicting the interior of the chapel and include several 17th century memorial plaques (photography by John Ball), plus additional captions and notes on the history of the church. Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the Brecon - Christ College link. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Western Mail Saturday May 8th 1926. (Strike Edition). ROLL OF HONOUR. ANTHONY.- In Honoured Memory of 2nd. Lieut. Henry Anthony Birrell ANTHONY, 1st Mons.Reg., who fell at Ypres, May 8th, 1915, only child of the late Lieut-Col. Henry Anthony Birrell ANTHONY, 1-2 Mons Reg., J.P., V.D.: also of all other Officers, non-commisioned Officers and men of the Monmouthshire Regiments, who fell on that day and during the Great War. ROBINSON.- In Affectionate Memory of Machine Gunner Fred ROBINSON, 1st. Monmouthshire Regiment, aged 28, the beloved eldest son of Rhoda and G. Harry ROBINSON, Woodland Cottage, Rhiwderin, who was severly wounded in the Battle of Ypres on May 8th, 1915: was taken prisoner of war, and died of wounds on May 11th, 1915, in military hospital in Germany; also in loving memory of their youngest son, Staff-sergt. Percy ROBINSON, who was captured by the Germans on May 8th, 1915, during the same battle, and remained a prisoner of war until after the Armistice, when he rejoined the Royal Air Force for Palestine, and died of malaria at the military hospital , Jerusalem.- Sadly missed by their sorrowing Mother, Father, Lizzie, Carrie, Tom, Annie, and Shep. BIRTHS. NOEL-LAWRENCE.- On May 5th, to Mr.and Mrs. A. NOEL-LAWRENCE, 37, Piercefield-place, Cardiff, a son. RUTTER.- May 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley RUTTER (neeWinifred M. WEBBER), West Cross, Swansea, a daughter. STERN.- On May 6th, at "Arden." Weybridge, to Mr. and Mrs. R.C. STERN (nee Doris SIMPSON), a daughter. DEATHS. ADYE.- On the 6th inst., at "Enslin" Church-road, Whitchurch, William Aldred ADYE beloved husband of Maria ADYE. COLLINS.- On May 5th, at 25, Daniel-street, Cardiff, Catherine, beloved wife of Patrick COLLINS. Funeral Monday, leaving house 2.30 p.m. Friends please accept this, the only intimation.- R.I.P. DAVIES.- May 7th, at 3, Rudry-street, Penarth, Mary, beloved wife of the late John DAVIES (tipper). Funeral Tuesday, 3 p.m. for Penarth Cemetery. JENKINS.- On May 7th, at Pwllgwaun House, Pontypridd. Janet, the beloved wife of Edgar T. JENKINS. MATTHEWS.- On May 6th Fair Oak Farm, Lisvane. Rebecca, widow of the late Daniel MATTHEWS. Funeral Monday, 2.30. for Lisvane Baptist Chapel. John Patrick.

>From John's news items: Wanted. Betweenmaid; not under 128: some experience.- Apply MOREL, Dinas Powis. Worked them hard in those days, it would seem.

  Western Mail Friday May 7th 1926.   (Strike Edition). ADVERT PAGE.-miscellany. Wanted, House-Parlourmaid and Cook-General for Sussex country house.- Mrs. Charles CLEEVES Heddfan, Tavistocvk-road, Sketty, Swansea. Wanted. Betweenmaid; not under 128: some experience.- Apply MOREL, Dinas Powis. Maid attendant for Elderly Lady wanted immediately.- Apply to Mrs. Austen MORGAN, Ffynonau, Llantwrtyd Wells, South Wales. Wanted Farm Hand, married, able to milk and understand horses; cottage provided. Apply HOWE, Erw'r-deyn, Penarth. -------------------------------------------------------------------- William PRITCHARD, motor-'bus driver, Aberdare, was sentenced to fourteen days, hard labour for having been drunk in charge of a 'bus at Hirwain. Driving through Cwmbwrla, Mr. W.N. DAVIES, manager of Messrs. SMITH and Sons, Llanelly, who had four girls as passengers, came into collision with a lorry. The car was overturned, but no one was injured. Cardiff Waterworks Committee on Thursday unanimously recommended the appointment of Mr. N. PETERS, the deputy engineer, as chief waterworks engineer at £1.000 a year, rising to £1,250, and the appointment of Mr. H.W.B. COTTRELL as deputy. Mr. George E. LLEWELYN, J.P., Bryngarw House, Coytrehene, near Bridgend, brother of the late Sir Leonard LLEWELYN, died suddenly at his residence on Wednesday night. He was listening-in on the wireless at the time , when he suddenly fell forward and expired. Mr. LLEWELYN, a mining engineer, was agent to the Coytrehene and Llanharan estates. The death occurred on Thursday at Cricklewood, London, of Mrs A.W. FEAR, late of Albany-road, Cardiff, at the age of 74, Mrs. FEAR was a member of one of the oldest Cardiff families, being the daughter of the late David WILLIAMS and sister of  the late Mr. James WILLIAMS and the late Mr. W.H. WILLIAMS (of WATTS, WATTS, and Co), and of the late Mr. Charles WILLIAMS (of Foster HAIN and Co., Cardiff Docks). She was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Chapel. Her husband was for some years employed by the Western Mail Limited, and later by Messrs. William LEWIS, Duke-street. The funeral takes place at Cardiff on Monday. In our report of the funeral of Sir Thomas W. LEWIS, the name of Lord Merthyr (nephew) should have been included in the list of mourners present. The Swansea stipendiary on Thursday gave his reserved judgement in the case in which William John BENDALL, retired dock manager, was summoned for erecting a garage on the over court of his house without the consent of the local authority. The Stipendiary (Sir Marley SAMSON) said the garage was a building within the meaning of the Act, and imposed a fine of one shilling for each of the 154 days after receipt of written notice from the authority. John Patrick

Western Mail Friday May 7th 1926 (Strike Edition). FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. IN MEMORIAM. ROLL OF HONOUR. EVANS. Trevor.- In Proud and Ever-loving Memory of John Trevor Stuart EVANS, Captain 2nd. Battalion Royal Welch Fusileers, who fell in action at Boucincourt, near Albert, May 7th, 1918, aged 26 years, dear and only son of Mrs. John EVANS and the late Mr. John EVANS, 9, Plasturton-avenue, Cardiff, and dearly-loved and only brother of D. GRAINGER. BIRTHS. HARRIS.- On May 5th, at Nurse LEWIS' Nursing Home, 22, Gordon-road, to Mr. and Mrs. J. HARRIS (nee Beatie JAMES), 16, Velindre-place, Whitchurch, a daughter. MARTIN.- On 5th May, at Nurse OPIE'S, Barry Dock, to Mr. and Mrs. R. MARTIN, a daughter. TRIMM.- On May 4th, at Leighton-Fairwater-grove, Llandaff, to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent TRIMM (nee Gwen MELHUISH), a son. DEATHS. DANIEL.- At 8, Meadow-street, Aberkenfig, Elizabeth, beloved wife of David DANIEL, died 4th. Funeral May 8th, for St. John's Church. EVANS.- On May 5th, at Glenview, Treharris, Anne, beloved wife of D.B. EVANS. Funeral at 3.30 on Monday next for Beechgrove Cemetery. GRIFFITHS.- On the 4th suddenly Fredk. A. GRIFFITHS, beloved son of Mrs. CROOKES, and the late Mr. T. GRIFFITHS, of 41, Wyndham-street, aged 26 years. Funeral 11.a.m. Saturday. LEWELLYN.- At Bryngarw, Aberkenfig, on Wednesday 5th inst., George Ernest LLEWELLYN J.P., mining engineer and estate agent, dearly beloved husband of Hilda LLEWLLYN. MATTHEWS.- On 5th inst., at 12, Coedpenmaen-road, Pontypridd, Alfred, the beloved husband of Harriet Matthews, late of Penrhiwceiber, age 67 years. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday for Glyntaff Cemetery, Treforest.  G.O. MATTHEWS.- May 6th, at Fair Oak Farm, Lisvane, Rebecca, widow of the late Daniel MATTHEWS. Funeral Monday, 2.30, for Lisvane Baptist Chapel. WILLIAMS.- On May 6th at Isabel House,  Newquay, Cardiganshire. Capt. Thomas WILLIAMS, the dearly beloved husband of  Ellen WILLIAMS; deeply mourned. Funeral Tuesday, 11th at 2 p.m. ACKNOWLEDMENTS. FORSE.- The family of the late Mr. Thomas FORSE, 68, Hamilton-street, Cardiff, desire to thank relatives and friends for messages of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. REES.- Mrs. Evan REES and Son, also Mr. Morgan REES (Merfyn) and Family, wisth to thank all kind friends for floral tributes and letters of sympathy. WORTHING.- The Family of the late Mrs. Margaret WORTHING, of 3, Oakland-place, Blackwood, wish to express their sincere thanks for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. COURT.- To the Sacred and Beloved Memory of our dear Mother, who departed this life, May 6th 1925. Sadly missed.- Pearl, John and Vic. HOPKINS.- Er Cof Annwyl am Rees Ellis, mab Rees a Sarah HOPKINS, Mandinam, Crynant, yr hwn a hunodd Mai 7fed, 1923.- Hedd, perffaith hedd.- Oddiwrth ei Dad, Mam, a'i Frawd. TREHARNE.- In Loving Memory of Owen TREHARNE, the beloved husband of Helena TREHARNE, 14, Cynon-terrace, Penrhiwceiber, who entered into rest, May 6th, 1925. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday May 6th 1926.  (Strike Edition). The funeral of Sir Thomas W. LEWIS, who for nearly four decades was the stipendiary magistrate of Cardiff, took place at Basildon Church near Reading. The chief mourners were Lady LEWIS (widow), Mrs. WILMOTT (mother-in-law), Mr. D.L. HARRIS and Mr. W.L. HARRIS (nephews), the Hon. Mrs. William FORREST and the Hon. Gwendolen LEWIS (nieces), Major W.F. BELL (nephew), and Mr. W. de WINTON, Mr. John de WINTON, and Mr. G.L. HARRIS (grand-nephews). Among others present were Mr. E.L. HAYWARD, magistrates' clerk, Cardiff, Mr. Burlwer JENKYNS, Mr. Gwyn VEREY, and Miss VEREY. The Bishop of Monmouth was to have officiated, but was unable to attend owing to the strike. The services were conducted by the Revs. E.S. GILLAM (vicar of Streatley), and A. PHILLIPS (vicar of Basildon). FIFTY YEARS AGO- Western Mail, May 6 1876. Death of TYDFYLYN.-Bard, essayist, musician, adjudicator in a hundred eisteddfodau, TYDFYLYN has passed away at his residence, Tramroad-terrace, Merthyr, in his 50th year. He was one of the illustrious sons of Merthyr. Very many years ago, when the men of the village were planning ways and means to elevate the youth of the district, he and STEPHENS, John REES, Rees LEWIS, Rosser BEYNON, and our eminent sculptor, Joseph EDWARDS, met and founded the Cymmrodorion Dirwestol, one of the grandest of institutes, measured by results, which the genius and philantrophy of Welshmen ever started into existence. Excess, youthful and improvident marriages, miserable and dirty houses: such were the signs seen thickly strewn on every side; but from the establishment of the Cymmrodorian a vast change began. TYDFYLYN, like a true philosopher, used the influences of music and poetry, and over rugged minds exerciser the charm which soothes and weans and finally elevates and refines. Miss Alice Selina POWELL,Tregare, Monmouthshire, gave sensational evidence at the inquest at Raglan, on the body of Godfrey Walter THOMAS 53, single, of Henllys Farm, Tregare, who after shooting at the girl, was found dead in a field with a dshot gun beside him. The Coroner returned a verdict that THOMAS died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and at the time he was of unsound mind. HOUSES for SALE. Bridgend.-Freehold, Modern, Detatched Residence, The Heath, Merthyrmawr-road; vacant possession.- Apply O.P. LLOYD, Inglewood, off Brynteg-avennue. Llanishen.- Semi-Detatched; 2 Reception, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms; electric;garage all Conveniences; £1,050.- THOMAS, 8, Ty-Glas-road, Llanishen. COOKS & KITCHENMAIDS. Experienced Cook or Cook-General Wanted at once; £45.- Apply, between 3 and 6. Lady THOMAS, Birchwood Grange, off Tygwyn-road, Penylan, Cardiff. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday May 6th 1926. (Strike Edition) FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. DANIEL- On May 4th, at "Abernant" Bishops-road, Whitchurch, to the wife of Myrddin DANIEL, a daughter. EVANS- To Mr. and Mrs. E.D. EVANS (nee Mary EVANS), on May 2nd, at Uplands, Llandyssul, a son. FLOWER.- May 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. L. FLOWER, Easton, 9, Earl-road, Penarth, a son. TAYLOR- May 4th, at Milltown, Earl-road, Penarth, Gretta, wife of H.L. TAYLOR, a daughter. SILVER WEDDING. PRICE-MORGAN. May 6th, 1901, at St.Illtyd's, Llanhilleth, by the Reverend Daniel FELIX. Frederick George PRICE to Elizabeth MORGAN, younger daughter of Walter Thomas MORGAN, of Crumlin.- Present address- Margam Villa, Rhymney, Mon. DEATHS. BEDDOE.- May 4th, at Cefnllwyna, Gellygaer, William Coslett, Beloved Husband of Elizabeth BEDDOE. Funeral Friday, leaving house at 3p.m. for Hengoed Baptist Chapel; G.O. N.F. JANSON.- May 4th, at 51, Ludlow-street, Penarth, Kenneth John. Dearly Loved Baby of Frederick and Margaret JANSON, aged 18 months. Funeral Saturday, 3 o'clock. Penarth Cemetery. R.I.P. JONES.- May 3rd, Willie, beloved son of the late George JONES and Elizabeth JONES, Maesteg, now of Cornelly. Private funeral Thursday, 4 o'clock, from 114, Llwydarth-road to Maesteg Cemetery; G.O. RADMORE.- May 4th, at 67, Wyevere-road, Cardiff, Annie, Age 57, Dearly Beloved Wife of Samuel RADMORE. Funeral Friday, 3 p.m. G.O. THOMAS.- Janet Mary (Jen), on May 4th, at King's Head, Hotel, Ystrad, beloved daughter of Edwin and Annie THOMAS. Funeral Monday, to Coychurch; leaving house at 1.30. TOOZE.- At Ty-Gwyn, Wenvoe, Frederick, beloved husband of Charlotte TOOZE; suddenly. Funeral Saturday, 3p.m. G.O. WEAVER.- On the 4th inst., at the King William IV., Cadoxton, Albert, the beloved husband of Fanny WEAVER, aged 45 years. Funeral Monday, leaving residence at 2 p.m. for Cardiff Cemetery; G.O. WILLIAMS.- On Msy 4th, suddenly at Tynywern Farm, Upperboat, Mary, Widow of the late Thomas WILLIAMS. Public Funeral Friday, 2.30 p.m. for Groeswen. IN MEMORIAM. JONES.- In Loving Memory of Maurice JONES, New Tredegar, who passed away May 6th, 1916.- Fondly remembered by his Wife and Children. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday May 5th 1926. Due to the General Strike the Western Mail is printing only a STRIKE EDITION. I have found a few snippets for the LIST. Legal Notices. Re. HENRYS FOLLAND, Deceased. All persons having any Claims against the Estate of HENRY FOLLAND, Deceased of Llwynderw, Blackpill, Swansea are requested to send Particulars thereof to the undersigned. Dated this 1st day of May, 1926. Edward HARRIS, 3, Fisher-street, Swansea, solicitor for the executors. Re GRIFFITH THOMAS DAVIES. Deceased, Ynyslwyd, Aberdare, Solicitor. ALL PERSONS having any Claims against the estate of the above named deceased who died on the 20th day of April 1926. are requested to send particulars thereof to me the undersigned the Solicitor of the Executors. Dated 26th day of April 1926. John D. THOMAS, 30, Cannon-street, Aberdare. The "London Gazette" states that the King has awarded the Edward Medal to Bertie TANNER, a hydraulic packer, who rescued four men from fumes during an explosion in one of the lock gates at Barry Docks. FIFTY YEARS AGO-Western Mail May 5th 1876. Election of High Constable of Merthyr. On Monday the following nominations for the office of high constable of Merthyr were presented at the police-court to the sitting magistrates:-Dr. DYKE, medical officer of health, to the local board and rural sanitary authority; Mr. J.D. WILLIAMS, jeweller, High-street; and Mr.Wm. HARRIS,jr., son of Mr. William HARRIES, merchant of Merthyr. The magistrates selected Dr. DYKE for the office. George FRY 27, Mynachdy-road, Cardiff was committed to the assizes on Tuesday on a charge of bigamy. Mr. T.J. EURYN HOPKINS, B.A., of the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph HOPKINS, Gibson-terrace, Bynea, near Llanelly, has accepted the pastorate of Nebo Welsh Congregational Church, Hirwain. Sergeant P.D. KEEP has been appointed chief-constable of Neath. He is a native of Swansea, and has been a member of the Borough Police Force for sixteen years, having served for some years as chief clerk to the chief-constable (Mr. R.D. ROBERTS). John Patrick (I should be out with the Miners but I will strike the keys instead).