Retrospectives: Trees in the Welsh Landscape; Gates and Stiles (various locations) Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. Scenes featuring trees, shot in various parts of the south, west, and mid Welsh countryside (ten pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in September 1998. 2. A selection of field gates and stiles in the counties of Breconshire, Glamorgan, and Monmouthshire (five pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in April 1998. As usual, these webpages will be on display 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

Western Mail Friday April 30th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. BEBB- On April 28th, Frondeg, Llantwit Fadre, to Mr. and Mrs. R.E. BEBB, a daughter. HARRIS.- April 28th, at Stoneleigh Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. W.J. HARRIS, Bon Marche, Porthcawl, a son. MACADIE.- April 27th, at Norwood, Hampton Park, Hereford, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert MACADIE, a son. RADCLIFFE.- On April 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. RADCLIFFE, Morlanga, a daughter. VARTEG JONES- On April 28, to Mr. and Mrs VARTEG JONES, Wooda, Radyr, a son. MARRIAGES. CARPENTER - THOMAS.- At St. John's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. David EVANS, Vicar of Barry Island, Captain Peter CARPENTER, D.S.O., M.C. son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter CARPENTER, of Cardiff, to Gwyneth May, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan THOMAS (Pharmacist), Penarth-road, Cardiff. JAMES - STRAKER.- On the 29th April at Holy Trinity Church, Abergavenny, by the Rev. L.S. CROCKETT, B.A., Vicar of St. Hilary, assisted by the Rev. D. WEATHERHILL (Vicar), John Smith, only son of the late Mr. J.R. JAMES, Porth, and Mrs. JAMES, Llantwit-road, Treforest, to Grace Ethel, youngest daughter of the Edgar C. STRAKER, Rozelle, Abergavenny. JONES - HAWKINS.- On 29th, April, at St. John's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. Joseph BAKER, Herbert Llewellyn, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. JONES, 71, Richmond-road, Cardiff, to Magda Willoughby, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby R. HAWKINS, 5, Fitzalan-place, Cardiff. PINE - LANE.- On April 29th, at St. Saviour's, Roath, Stanley, youngest son of Mrs. and the late William PINE, Llantrisant, to Minnie second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.N. LANE, Roath, Cardiff. THOMAS - HUGHES.- At Bethania Chapel, Aberfan, on 29th inst., by the Rev. J.T. ROGERS, Eleanor, eldest daughter of Mr. John HUGHES and the late Mrs HUGHES, 65, Moy-road, Aberfan, to Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS, Pontyrhun, Troedyrhiw. SILVER WEDDING. JONES - REES.- On April 30th, 1901, at St. Thomas' Church, Neath, by the Reverend A.F. EVANS (Rector), George JONES to Florence Trephena, second daughter of the late Joseph COOK and Mrs. REES, Neath. Present address: 19, Ninian-road, Cardiff. DEATHS. COLES.- On the 28th inst., at 196, Whitchurch-road, Cardiff, William German, formerly residing at Clevedon. Funeral Saturday, 9.15; G.O. DAVIES.- Watkin James, Surveyor, Inglenook, Cefn Coed, Merthyr, on Wednesday, April 28, eldest son of the late W.J. DAVIES, Maesteg, aged 55 years. Funeral Monday, 3rd May, 2.30 p.m., for Cefn Cemetery. HARRINGTON.- On April 28, at Chapel House, Machen, George HARRINGTON. Funeral Saturday at Four o'clock. John Patrick.

Western Mail Thursday April 29th 1926. Photographs page 12. A Penarth Bazaar. Father J. DONOHUE, of St. Joseph's Church , Penarth, the Most Rev. the Archbishop of Cardiff, and the Right Rev. Monsignor O'REILLY, of St. Joseph's Church Penarth, photographed at the bazaar held in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's Church, Penarth. Maesteg Wedding. Mr. Gwilym Gomer GRIFFITHS, only son of Mr. T. GRIFFITHS, Derwenlas, Aberdare, was married to Miss Alexander Mae JENKINS, daughter of Mrs. G. JENKINS, Victoria Hotel, Maesteg, at St. Michael's Church, Maesteg. (Photographer Ernest CARVER, Maesteg) Cardiff Airman Married. Mr. Peter CARPENTER, D.S.O., M.C. and Miss Gwynneth THOMAS were married at St. John's Church, Cardiff. Our photograph shows the bridegroom, the bride, Miss Teddie THOMAS, (bridemaid) and Mr. Dolph TREASURE  (best man). David Morgan's Annual Sports. Heat winners in the men's 100yds. W. JENKINS, K.C. JOYCE. R.A. LEWIS, G.T. ROBERTS, and H. HOPKIN. Heat winners of the ladies 75yds. sprint. Miss E. PUGH, Miss D.M. SAYERS, Miss O.E. GRIFFITHS, Miss M. ALLEN, Miss S.H. HEWLETT, Miss M. ROWLANDS and Miss Ivy JONES. Bute Dowry Wedding. Miss Hilda ALLEN, this year's recipient, with her husbasnd, Mr. Albert Jefferson JONES, at the City-hall, with her bridemaids, Miss Mina JONES, and Miss Gladys ALLEN. Golf Tournament at Rogerstone. B. HODGSON (Newport) and A.S. GAINEY (Tredegar Park), who tied for first place with 149. Mr. MILLS and Mr. A.W. MORRIS, both of Tredegar Park, who acted as markers. J.W. HARRISON (Howell's Golf School), Mr. J.J. TRUMP (Newport Club), who marked and J. SHARRETT (Bridgend). More from the Cowbridge Races. Mrs. Charles GILBERTSON- rosewood-coloured tailored Eton coat, with a large hat to match, and a marten fur necklet. Miss GILBERTSON- beaver fur coat over a fawn tailleur, with mastic-coloured felt hat. Mrs. Harvard DAVIS- wrap-coat on straight lines, in bois de rose tweed, with a felt hat of the same shade. Mrs. C.T. EDMONDES- pale mastic stockinette jumper suit, trimmed with wool embroideries, with russet-coloured velour hat and cross fox furs. Mrs. Gilbert Nicholl CARNE- dark stone-coloured suiting coat, with a small black velvet hat and furs. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 29th 1926. RICHARDS - OWEN. The wedding took place at Frogmore-street Baptist Church, Abergavenny, on Wednesday of Mr. F. W. RICHARDS, of Hazeldine, Abergavenny, and Miss Dorothy OWEN, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles OWEN, of Langstone, Abergavenny. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B.W. ROBERTS, B.A. (minister). The bride, who was attired in a gown of nattier blue georgette with godets and train effect in silver lace, underlined with shell-pink, and wore a hat to match, was attended by two little bridemaids, Miss Marjorie BURDEN and Miss Betty Trevor JONES. The best man was Mr. Stanley FLOYD, of Minehead, Somerset. After the ceremony a reception was held at Langstone, and subsequently Mr. and Mrs. RICHARDS left for London and Bournemouth, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a two-piece suit of navy and sandalwood charmeline hat to match. JONES - JEFFREYS. Mr. William Rees JONES, eldest son of the late Mr. Edward JONES, D.L., and of Mrs. JONES, of Snatchwood Park, Pontypool, was married at Llywel Church, Trecastle, on Wednesday to Miss Elizabeth Sibil Powell JEFFREYS, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.T. JEFFREYS, Neuadd, Trecastle. The church was effectively decorated with lilies and foilage plants. The bride who was met at the door by the clergy and choir, the latter singing, "Lead us Heavenly Father, lead us" as the processional hymn, was given away by her uncle (Mr. R.J. Brychan JEFFREYS). She was attired in ivory georgette embroidered with silver and with train to match trimmed with chiffon and old lace veil held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. Among the few ornaments worn as a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. There were five bridemaids, Miss Mary JEFFREYS (sister of the bride), Miss Margaret POWELL (cousin of the bride), Miss Irene PATON, and Miss Denys GUNTER-JONES (nieces of the bridegroom), and Miss Kathleen HANSELL. They wore dresses of deep champagne lace and georgette, with silk straw hats to match trimmed with flowers in a pink copper shade, Miss Cynthia JONES, niece of the bridegroom, who was the train-bearer, wore an organdie lace frock of the same shade as the bridemaids' frock. Mr. W.H.P. REES, M.F.H., Pantyscallog, was the best man. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. Canon M. Jones POWELL (uncle of the bride), the Rev. W. Ogwen DAVIES (vicar of the parish), the Rev. W. WILLIAMS (cousin of the bridegroom), and the Rev. D.J. TEAGUE. The marriage service was followed by a celebration of the Holy Communion. The choristers, who for the last few years have been trained by the bride, formed a guard of honour outside the church and many arches were erected across the road between Neuadd and Llywel. Mr. Gwyn JEFFREYS and Miss JEFFREYS received a large number of guests at Neuadd, the home of the bride, where the reception was held. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Rees JONES, left by car for a tour in the South of England, the bride travelling in a biege two-piece suit, with hat to match trimmed with flowers. Recent Wills. Mr. Samuel LEWIS, of 76, Bryn-road, Swansea, retired builder, who died on December 14, left estate of the gross value of £30,034, with net personalty £22,170. Probate of the will dated March 2, 1923, has been granted to the Rev. John LOOSEMORE, of Littlebank, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancs., and Mr. Frederick Arnold JAMES, of 6, Rosehill-terrace, Swansea, electrical engineer. The testator left £156. per annum to Emily Jane TERRY, and the residue of his property as to one-sixth in trust for half-sister Emily JAMES for life , with remainder to her son Francis, one-sixth in trust for his half-brother John LOOSEMORE for life, with remainder to his children, one-sixth in trust for his half-brother Charles LOOSEMORE for life, with remainder to his children, one-sixth in trust for his half-sister Elizabeth Jane JONES for life, with remainder to her children, one-sixth in trust for his half-brother Edward LOOSEMORE for life, and then for his children, and one-sixth in trust for Frederick Arnold JAMES, for life, with remainder to his children. Mr. Phillip William BANNER, of 60, Cathedral-road, Cardiff, late salesman to Naval Collieries and well known on the Cardiff Exchange, who died on January 120, left estate of the gross value £10,622 with net personalty £7, 787. Probate of the will dated July 7, 1912, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Catherine BANNER. Testator left all his property to his wife absolutely, stating,"and, having perfect confidence that she will do what is right and just with regard to my mother should she survive me, I make no provision for my mother." Ben MARSHALL, of Newport, the Welsh welter-weight champion, won the British amateur title at that weight at the Royal Albert-hall, London, on Wednesday. MARSHALL took part in three contests.? In the first series he defeated J. KENT (St. Pancras) on points, in the second series he beat stopped H.A. SHAWYER (Old Goldsmiths B.C.) in the third round, in the semi-final he beat H. BONE (Metropolitan Police) on points, and in the final he secured the verdict over H. NIELSEN (Denmark) on points. Police-constable Rhys HOWELL, of the Glamorgan Police, the Welsh middle-weight champion was beaten on points by D.D. McCORKINDALE (South Africa) in semi-final of the Light heavy-weights. F.M.PERRY, the Roath boxer and holder of the Welsh feather-weight championship was disqualified in the third round for holding, in the first series against Sergt. BEAL (Buffs). The biggest of the early surprises was the defeat of Archie RULE (Amman Valley Boxing Club), the Welsh fly-weight and European title-holder, who was beaten by W.E. BLASON (Birmingham) on points in the Bantam-weight division. Evan WHEELER, of Roath A.A.C. was beaten by J.S. HILL (Leith Victoria B.C.), he was beaten on points in the semi-final of the fly-weights. A. BARTLETT (Central A.C., Cardiff) was beaten in the semi-final of light-weight division by Scottish champion H. DINGLEY (GlasgowA.A.C.) on points. Fashions at Cowbridge the Penllyn course.(Horse racing) Some of the ladies whose fashions were described by (Our Woman Correspondent) Mrs H.C.R. HOMFRAY- dark stone-coloured tailleur in Saxony suiting, with a brown felt hat and fur wrap. Mrs. Douglas HEARD- long dark green wrap coat trimmed with fur, and a small mastic-coloured felt hat. Mrs William JOHN (Marlborough Grange)- a graceful long black coat, collared and cuffed with black and silver fitch, with a black hat trimmed with shaded velvet ribbon. Miss Nancy JOHN- girlish tailleur of navy blue, with a chic little hat of navy blue trimmed with embroideries, with a stone marten fur. If members would like some more of the many names listed and what they wore let me know and I can go back now and again and send them to the List. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 29th 1926. Alfred LINDBLOOM, of 13, Ruperra-street, Newport, appeared before the Newport magistrates again on Wednesday on a charge of assaulting his mother Ellen LINDBLOOM on April 9th. The mother stated that her son had refused to give her any money for his lodgings and she asked him to leave the house. He thereupon lost his temper and assaulted her, giving her two black eyes and kicking her on the leg injury. He was sentenced to one month's hard labour. The clerk: And you must keep away from your mother's house. Prisoner: I'll consider that. I'll consider it. A happy little ceremony took place in the Lord Mayor's Parlour, City-hall, Cardiff, on Wednesday morning, when the Lord Mayor (Alderman W.B. FRANCIS, J.P.) presented the Bute Dowry to Mrs. Albert Jefferson JONES, the twenty-ninth recipient, immediately following the bride's marriage at the Broadway Wesleyan Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. C.W. HARPUR (pastor). The dowry, which was given by the late Lord BUTE to commemerate his silver wedding, amounts to the interest on the sum of £1,000 invested in Three-and-a-Half per Cent. India Stock, the total this year being £30.14s. The Lady Mayoress (Miss Dorothy FRANCIS), in making the bridal couple a gift of a family bible, wished them every success in their married life. Mr. H. BROCK, on behalf of the Roath Furnishing Company, made the firm's usual presentation of furniture, on this occaision to the value of £25, while Mr. W. Watson PAIRMAN (for Messrs. John PAIRMAN and Sons) presented the wedding ring and offered fellicitations of his firm. The bride, who was nominated by Councillor Henry HILES, was Miss Hilda ALLEN, a shop assistant, of 11, Harold-street, Cardiff. The bridegroom, Mr. Albert Jefferson JONES, is a hydraulic repairer employed by the Great Western Railway, and lives at 34, Smith-street, Splott, Cardiff. Tributes To Blaengarw Mineowner's Wife. Mrs. Bessie MORGAN, wife of Mr. W.E. MORGAN, colliery proprietor, Abercrave, and daughter of Mr. W.G. MORGAN, M.E., J.P., agent to the International Collieries, Blaengarw, was Sunday School superintendent at Nebo Congregational Church, for fourteen years, director of the choir for eleven years, and a teacher at Blaengarw Girls' School for fifteen years. Mr. John ROBERTS and Mr. William JENKINS, on behalf of the members of the church, presented Mrs. MORGAN at the church with a silver tea and coffee service and a silver mounted biscuit barrel. Mrs. Waite LEWIS handed over on behalf of the Sunday School and vestry a silver cake stand, whilst silver dishes were presented by Mr. David EVANS on behalf of the officials of the International Colliery. The Great Western Railway Company were sued at Tredegar County-court on Wednesday by John POWELL, a sheep farmer, of Waunllwyd, near Ebbw Vale, who claimed £3.10s., the value of a yearling ram which he alleged had been killed on the railway because of a defect in the fencing on the side of the line. Mr. John PROLE, Ebbw Vale, was for the plaintiff, and Mr. S.C. ROWE, Paddington, for the company. His Honour held that the fence was not efficient to keep of the Welsh mountain variety out, and gave judgement for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. GOVIER - BUFFIN. Mr. C.H. GOVIER, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. GOVIER, of Silverton House, Newland-street, Barry Dock, and Miss V. I. BUFFIN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. BUFFIN, Tenedos, Hywel-crescent, Barry, were married at the Old Parish Church, Cadoxton-Barry, the Rev. Bowen JONES (rector of St. Paul's), assisted by the Rev.Austin DAVIS (rector of St. Mary's), officiating. The bride was attired in a gown  of ivory crepe-de-chine trimmed with silver and orange blossom, and a tulle veil embroidered with silk and pearls, with orange blossom wreath, and carried a sheaf of arum lilies and tulips. The bridemaids were Miss M. BUFFIN (sister of the bride) and Miss E. GOVIER (sister of the bridegroom). After the reception, which was held at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. GOVIER left by car for Bristol for their honeymoon. John Patrick

Hello listers, I am trying to trace family members who lived in Fleur de Lis, Blackwood and Mountain Ash in the 1830s to 1850 and wondered which was the better record office to vist: Gwent or Glamorgan? I am interested in parish records for Blackwood and Fleur de Lis or Mynyddyslwyn, and historical information for Fleur de Lis in particular quarry owners and shopkeepers from 1850 to 1910. Any ideas? Best mishes, Eira

Hi Thank you again, John Patrick. All your News Items are extremely interesting and I read them with great pleasure. This one especially, because The Merrie Friar's Cafe at Barry Island was owned at some point by my Grandmother's brother Griffith Griffiths who built up a business known as The Pickwick. He went to Barry from Carnarvon as a young boy with his brother after his parents died and starting from nothing built up a business with 2 shops in Holton Road, one in High Street, also Ann's Pantry, as well as The Merrie Friar's. All this was a bit before my time! But my Grandmother lived with us and it is from her that I had a very good start to my knowledge of my family history. My mother, still alive at over 100 yrs of age, still remembers her Uncle Griff. All the family are well remembered and if anyone on this list may know of my mother I would be very pleased to hear from you. She had many friends in the Barry area and outskirts. She was in Barry Girls County School and I have photographs of netball teams taken during the relevant period. Her name at that time was Lillian Edwards and she had a sister Dorothy and a brother Lewellyn (known as "Loo"). Lillian has a first cousin who is also over 100, in fact she is more than 101 yrs of age. Her name is Sallie and until very recently has been living near Romilly Park. Does anyone know this family? I know there are people in the Barry area who must be "belonging". Griffith Griffiths and his brother Iorwerth came from Carnarvon, as I said, and as they were only in their early teens they were taken by their aunt Margaret who had married William Parry and I believe that the Parry family lived in Station Street in Barry for many years. Hoping to hear from someone, Best Wishes, Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "J GRIFFITHS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:40 PM Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926.Number One-Hundredthirty eight Western Mail Wednesday April 28th. 1926. THE MERRIE FRIAR'S CAFE= Barry Island. Recently erected, and fully equiped Electric Light and Lifts. American Soda Fountain. Dance Hall. Extensive Balconies Overlooking Sands and Channel. Entirely under new management. H. CRISPIN LEWIS, Manager. (Late of the LOUIS, Duke Street, Cardiff and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Casino, and The Lounge, Harrogate). Telephone Barry 49. John Patrick ------------------------------- 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

Hi Thank you again, John Patrick. All your News Items are extremely interesting and I read them with great pleasure. This one especially, because The Merrie Friar's Cafe at Barry Island was owned at some point by my Grandmother's brother Griffith Griffiths who built up a business known as The Pickwick. He went to Barry from Carnarvon as a young boy with his brother after his parents died and starting from nothing built up a business with 2 shops in Holton Road, one in High Street, also Ann's Pantry, as well as The Merrie Friar's. All this was a bit before my time! But my Grandmother lived with us and it is from her that I had a very good start to my knowledge of my family history. My mother, still alive at over 100 yrs of age, still remembers her Uncle Griff. All the family are well remembered and if anyone on this list may know of my mother I would be very pleased to hear from you. She had many friends in the Barry area and outskirts. She was in Barry Girls County School and I have photographs of netball teams taken during the relevant period. Her name at that time was Lillian Edwards and she had a sister Dorothy and a brother Lewellyn (known as "Loo"). Lillian has a first cousin who is also over 100, in fact she is more than 101 yrs of age. Her name is Sallie and until very recently has been living near Romilly Park. Does anyone know this family? I know there are people in the Barry area who must be "belonging". Griffith Griffiths and his brother Iorwerth came from Carnarvon, as I said, and as they were only in their early teens they were taken by their aunt Margaret who had married William Parry and I believe that the Parry family lived in Station Street in Barry for many years. Hoping to hear from someone, Best Wishes, Judith ----- Original Message ----- From: "J GRIFFITHS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 3:40 PM Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926.Number One-Hundredthirty eight Western Mail Wednesday April 28th. 1926. THE MERRIE FRIAR'S CAFE= Barry Island. Recently erected, and fully equiped Electric Light and Lifts. American Soda Fountain. Dance Hall. Extensive Balconies Overlooking Sands and Channel. Entirely under new management. H. CRISPIN LEWIS, Manager. (Late of the LOUIS, Duke Street, Cardiff and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Casino, and The Lounge, Harrogate). Telephone Barry 49. John Patrick ------------------------------- 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

Weatern Mail  Thursday April  29th 1926. A six-year-old boy, named Francis MARTIN, of Plymouth Wood-road, Ely, Cardiff, was knocked down and killed by a London train on Wednesday morning. It is stated that the boy while crossing the line caught his foot in the points and was unable to escape before the express reached him. It appears that Martin had left school and was playing football in company with a number of boys. He was killed on the level crossing near the Ely Paint Works. The driver of the express reported the accident immediately on arrival at Cardiff, and the body was picked up by the Ely Station authorities, who had meanwhile notified the police. The body was later conveyed to the Cardiff mortuary. Mr. David DAVIES 72, deputy steward of the Wentsland and Bryngwyn Estate, Pontypool, was on Wednesday morning found by his wife lying dead in his bedroom at his residence, Innishmohr, Cwm Fields. A small jet of gas fire was turned on, and the nozzle is said to have been found in Mr. DAVIE'S mouth. He had been ill and in low spirits for some time. Mr. DAVIES came to Pontypool from Carmarthen as a young man, and had been engaged on the Wentsland Estate for nearly fifty years. For some years he was a member of the Pontypool Council. He held every office open to a lay-man in the High-street Wesleyan Church, and had been a local preacher for fifty-one years. Naomi GREEHALGH, 52, of 3, Adelaide-street, Crindau, Newport, was found dead beside a mangle at the back of her house. Dr. BURKE, who at the time attending a sister of the woman, made the discovery. It is believed that she had a heart asttack. John CHESHIRE, 54, Church-road, Risca, died at the Royal Gwent Hospital from the effect of extensive burns. It is stated that CHESHIRE, who was subject to fits, had a seizure and fell on the fire at home. On Wednesday the coroner (Mr. RHYS) held an inquest concerning the death of Thomas THOMAS, 31, of 66, Madeline-street, Pontygwaith, at Wattstown Colliery. He recorded a verdict of "Accidental death, due to a fall of stone, on the removal of coal." Sheltered for a few days by Mrs. LANE, wife of a Six Bells collier, out of charity, Walter GREAVES, a labourer, volunteered to go for meat for dinner and decamped with the £1 given him for the purchase, and a pair of the husband's boots. Eleven previous convictions were proved against GREAVES at Abertillery on Wednesday, when he was sentenced to two months' hard labour for stealing the money and the boots. Whilst a motor-car belonging to Dr. J.R. ARMSTRONG, of Treorky, was travelling along the Chepstow-Newport road towards Newport on Tuesdasy night, it swerved to the pathway and came into violent collision with the house of Mrs. LLEWELLYN at Langstone. The car was smashed, one of the windows of the house was knocked in, and the plaster was shaken from the walls and ceiling. By an extraordinary chance Dr. ARMSTRONG, who was in the car escaped unhurt. Miss Irene M. EVANS, Caerphilly, daughter of Mrs S. Annie EVANS and the late Captain Percy EVANS, B.M.G.O., has been awarded a certificate for needlework. A conference will be held in London on May 1, when the awards will be presented by Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles. Alderman A.J. HOWELL is lying seriously ill at his residence, Maesycoed, Penylan, Cardiff, suffering from Pleurisy and pneumonia. This information was conveyed to the Cardiff Parliamentary Committee by the Lord Mayor (Alderman W.B. FRANCIS) on Wednesday, and the committee decided to forward to the alderman their sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 29th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. COSGROVE.- On April 28, at Carramore, Radyr, Dorothy, wife of John COSGROVE, a son. EVANS.- On April 25th, to the Rev. and Mrs. EVANS (nee CANNAN). The Rectory, New Radnor, gift of a daughter. MARRIAGES. HILL - BEESTON.- On April 27th, at St. Michael's Church, Lower Machen, by the Rev. A.G.A. PICTON, Alfred Mervyn, third son of Mrs. and the late Mr. HILL, Machen, to Catherine Mildred, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. George BEESTON, Lower Machen. SILVER WEDDING. DUNDON - OWEN.- April 29th, 1901, at St. John the Baptist's, Cardiff, by the Reverend R. Shelley PLANT, Richard William DUNDON to Martha Ann OWEN, daughter of the late Albert Edward and Margaret OWEN, of Pembroke Dock. Present address; 61, Splott-road, Cardiff. DEATHS. BANNER.- April 27th, at 86, Ryder-street, Cardiff, Winifred Maude, the beloved and only child of Alfred and Maude BANNER, aged 25, Funeral (Private) at 10.30 a.m. Saturday for Cardiff Cemetery. DAVIES.- Watkin James, Surveyor. Inglenook, Cefn Coed, Merthyr, on Wednesday, April 28, eldest son of the late W.J. DAVIES, Maesteg, aged 55 years. Funeral Monday, 3rd May, 2.30. p.m. for Cefn Coed Cemetery;  G.O. DAVIES.-April 28, David, at Innishmohr, Pontypool, 71 years, dearly-beloved husband of Elizabeth DAVIES. Funeral 3.30 p.m. Saturday;  G.O. HOWE.- On April 28th, at Glasfryn, Port Talbot, Barbara, aged 19 months, darling baby of Mr. and Mrs. B. Edward HOWE. Private funeral Saturday Two p.m. for Goitre Cemetery, Port Talbot. JONES.- Ebrill 26ain, yn Penrhyn, Stuart-street, Treherbert, Hannah, annwyl briod Isaac JONES. Angladd ddydd Sadwrn am Un o'r gloch. Gwrywod yn unig. MORGAN.- April 28, at Llwyn Neuadd,Garnant, David MORGAN, late Neuadd Mill, in his 73rd year, the beloved husband of Rachel MORGAN. Funeral Saturday next at Four p.m., for Old Bethel Cemetery; G.O.  N.F. ROBERTS.- April 27th, at a Nursing Home, Bessie (Betty), aged 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ROBERTS, Penybryn, Landore. Funeral to Cwmgelly Saturday, 2.30 p.m.; G.O. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. PRYCE.- Mrs. PRYCE and Family, 9, Vale-street, Barry, wish to thank friends and neighbours, and fellow workmates for sympathy shown. THOMAS.- Mrs. OWEN and Miss S.A. THOMAS, 132, Llewellyn-street, Pontygwaith, desire to thank all friends and neighbours for their great kindness shown them. IN MEMORIAM. ARTHUR.- In Ever-loving Memory of Evan ARTHUR, the dearly-beloved husband of Sarah ARTHUR, Village House Farm, Colwinstone, who fell asleep in Jesus April 29th, 1925/verse. Sadly missed by his loving Wife and Children. ARTHUR.- In Loving Memory of dearest Dad, who passed away at Village House, Colwinstone, April 29th, 1925.- Ever remembered by Tudor and Gwladys, at Newport. BUTLER.- In Loving Memory of Mary Ann, dearly-beloved wife of Harry BUTLER, who died April 29th, 1925. Ever remembered by her Husband. COLEMAN.- In Loving Memory of our dear brother, Douglas, who passed away April 29th, 1925. Ssadly missed by Queenie, Mary, Ernie, Will, Percy. COLEMAN.- In Loving Memory of Douglas devoted husband of C.M. COLEMAN, who died at 5, Rhymney-terrace, Caerphilly. April 29th, 1925. Sadly missed by his sorrowing Wife and Mam. COLEMAN.- In Loving Memory of our dear Uncle Douglas.- From his little nephews, John and Douglas. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of dear Ada, who passed away April 29th, 1925.- Sadly missed by Husband and Children and all at The Mount, Capel Evan. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of my dear mother, Mary EVANS, of Parc Coed, Machgen, St. Bride's-super-Ely, who departed this life April 29, 1923.- Johnny. GRIFFITHS.- In Affectionate Remembrance of our dear father, A.D. GRIFFITHS, and our dear mother, Gwenhwyfar, who died at the Miskin Hotel, Trealaw, April 29th.1922, and September 24th, 1923, respectively. Children, Mother, Brothers, and Sisters. PALMER.- In Loving Memory of my dear husband, W.H. PALMER, of Hopkinstown and Pantygraigwen, who died April 29th, 1919.- Ever remembered by his loving Wife and Daughter. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday April 28th 1926    Photographic page 14. Master Printers' Golf Match at Southerndown. Making up their score-cards after the morning round. Mrs. M.J. DAVIES, Miss STANBURY, Mr. M.J. DAVIES, Mrs. GLOSSOP, Mr. William ROSS, and Mr. Roy GLOSSOP. Mr. Gwilym THOMAS, (Dinas Powis), winner of the William ROSS competition, Mr. Colin ROSS, and Mr. V.H. STANBURY. Heading of TO-MORROW'S WEDDING. Photos of Bride and Groom to be. Miss Magda Willoughby R. HAWKINS, daughter of Mr. Willoughby R. HAWKINS, secretary of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Herbert Llewellyn JONES, son of Mr. H.L. JONES, of Messrs. PYMAN, WATSON, and Co. (Ltd), will take place at St. John's  Parish Church, Cardiff. To-morrow. (Photos; by  Donald FRASER). When Mr. E. PERRETT, manager of Messrs. DUNN and Co.'s hatter's shop in Duke-street, Cardiff, opened the premises at eight a.m. on Tuesday he was confronted with a cloud of smoke. Mr. PERRETT immediately summoned a police-man on pint duty at Kingsway, who called out the fire brigade, under Superintendent BAINBRIDGE. The firemen, with the aid of smoke helmets, eventually discovered the seat of the fire, which was in a cellar immediately under the Duke-street window of the shop, and hoses were soon brought into action. The outbreak was extinguished after about an hour and a half's work. Mr. PERRETT estimates the damage at about £1,000, for, in addition to the ordinary stock, thirteen crates, containing about eighty hats each, arrived at the premises on Moinday, and were still unpacked. These suffered most damage. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday April 28th 1926. WELSH WEDDINGS. GRIFFITHS - JENKINS. The marriage has been celebrated at St. Michael's Church, Maesteg, of Mr. Gwilym Gomer GRIFFITHS (only son of Mr. T. GRIFFITHS, Derwenlas, Aberdare) and Miss Alexandra Mae JENKINS, daughter of  Mrs. G. JENKINS, Victoria Hotel, Maesteg, and formerly of Porthcawl. The Rev. T. C. PHILLIPS (vicar) officiated, assisted by the Rev. COMLEY. The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. Fred JENKINS, wore a larkspur blue georgette frock with peasant sleeves and hat to match. The flared skirt was embroidered, and the bouquet was made of pink and white carnations, lilies, white heather, and fern. The bridemaids were the Misses Gwen and Dorice JENKINS, and Mr. Jenkin HOWELL, of Aberdare was the best man. The reception was held at the bride's home, and subsequently Mr. and Mrs. GRIFFITHS left for London and the South Coast, the bride wearing a green two-piece costume and hat, and stone-marten fur, the gift of the bridegroom. JONES - GRIFFITHS. The wedding took place at St. Jame's Church, Swansea, of Mr. J. Eric JONES, twin son of Mrs. Fred J. JONES, Blair Athol, Rhiwbina, and the late Mr. Frederick J. JONES, Cardiff woollen merchant, and Miss Doris Mary Oakley, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard GRIFFITHS, Arfryn, Windsor-terrace (late headmaster and headmistress of the Hafod Old Schools). The bride was given away by her brother (Mr. G.R. GRIFFITHS), and attended by her sisters, Mrs. T.J. BUTLER and Miss Olwen GRIFFITHS. Mr. Harold JONES (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. The Rev. D. BARTON, M.A., officiated. Mr. Roger VAUGHAN, Brown-street, Pentrebach, sought in the Chancery Division on Tuesday an injunction to restrain Hills Plymouth Company (Limited), Merthyr Tydfil, from working for coal under land belonging to him at Nos. 30 and 31. Brown-street, Pentrebach. He also claimed damages. Mr. HIRST, K.C., for the plaintiff, said he purchased the freehold of Nos. 30 and 31, Brown-street, from the defendant colliery in March 1910. Early in 1925 the defendants began to work for coal in the neighbourhood, with the result that through subsidences cracks appeared in the walls of the plaintiff's houses, and water and gas pipes burst. Mr. C.A. BENNETT, K.C., said the defendants had a lease of the coal from persons who claimed to be the mineral owners.The defendants were innocent trespassers. Mr. David Lewis THOMAS, mining engineer and colliery agent to the defendants, said in the course of evidence that he had no doubt that the minerals belonged to the plaintiff. Th case was eventually settled on terms read by Mr. HIRST, which were that the plaintiff would sell and the defendants would purchase his property for the sum of £900, the defendants to permit him to remain in occupation of 31, Brown-street for six calendar months free of rent, and allow him to remove his garage, and the sale to be completed within four weeks. Miss Olive M. DARBY (contralto), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. DARBY, 24, Hanover-street, Cardiff, secured the licentiate diploma in public singing at the recent Metropolitan Examination held at the Royal Academy of Music. She is also an accomplished pianist, having on previous occaisions accompanied successful candidates for the same diploma. Miss DARBY, who is a student at the University College, Cardiff, has studied singing with Mr. Tom THOMAS for some years. Although eighteen years of age, she has much experience, and is in great demand as a vocalist and accompanist. Receiving Orders in Bankruptcy. David John GEORGE, residing at 15, City-road, Cardiff, and carrying on business at 15, City-road and at 64, Northgate-street, Gloucester, boot and shoe dealer; Archibald Charles HOBBS, 18, Kingland-road, and carrying on business at 147, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff, watchmaker and Jeweller. Newport- Thomas Henry MORRIS (trading as Thomas MORRIS and Son) residing and carrying on business at 1, Goodrich-crescent, Newport, general haulier. Pontypridd, Ystradyfodwg, and Porth.- Walter David DUTFIELD, 189, Park-road, Cwmparc, Rhondda, general dealer and haulier. Notices of Dividends. Bridgend.- Hilton HARROP-GRIFFITHS, of Wylde Mill Poultry Farm, Bridgend, carrying on business at Wylde Mill, under the style of HARROP-GRIFFITHS, poultry farmer, corn and seed merchant, 2s.6d. in the £, first. Property Market- Leaseholds Offered at Cardiff. Messrs. J.T. SAUNDERS and Son offered several attractive residential properties for sale at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on Tuesday night. A house, 77, Ninian-rd., Roath Park, offered with vacant possession, was withdrawn. A semi-detatched villa, Rosslyn, Rumney Hill, also offered vacant on a 99yrs.' lease from March 25, 1924 at an a.g.r. of £5, was sold for £975 to Mr. S.H. BUCKLAND, 30, Carmarthen-street., Cardiff. The house, 82, Colum-rd., was sold to Mr. HORTON, 55, Colum-rd. The property is leasehold for 99yrs. from September 29, 1895, at an a.g.r.of £5.8s. The house 62, Merches-gardens, Grange, was withdrawn. A villa, 40, Africa-gardens, the Heath, also offered with vacant possession, was bought by Mr. JONES, 18, Hendy-street., Cardiff, for £710. The property is leasehold September 29, 1913, for 99yrs. at an a.g.r. of £4.5s. Subject to confirmation, Alderman W.H. PETHYBRIDGE bought for a client 73, Adam-street., a dwelling held on a lease for 99yrs. from 1847 at an a.g.r. of £3.13s., and let at 13s.5d. weekly, inclusive, and excess rates. The price realised was £152.10s. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday April 28th 1926. "The Druid" (Pittsburgh, Pa.) records the death of a venerable Baptist divine, the Rev. R.C. MORGAN, at his home at Lankershim (Cal.). "Bishop MORGAN" as his friends liked to call him, was born 81 years ago at Bridgend. In his early days he was a stonemason and sculptor. The two stone lions that to-day guard the approaches to a well-known bank in Pittsburgh bear testimony to his skill as a sculptor. Later he entered the ministry and became pastor of several Welsh communities in America. He preached fluently in English and Welsh. The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. George SCOTT, landlord of the Great Western Hotel, High-street, Merthyr, and the oldest licensee in the borough. A native of Quaker's Yard, he was aged 74 years and entered the licensing trade 43 years ago. He had spent 33 years in occupation of the Great Western Hotel. A keen follower of sport, he was for a considerable period a member of the Merthyr Town Association Football Club directorate, from which he retired only a few years back. He is survived by two daughters. Mrs. M. DOWDESWELL (Merthyr), and Mrs. L. EYNON (Torquay). The death took place on Tuesday of Mr. James DAVIES, High-street, Cefn Coed, who for many years has been prominently associated with public affairs in that village. He was a member of the Vaynor and Penderyn District Council and of the Merthyr Board of Guardians. Mr. DAVIES, who was a native of Cefn Coed, was 56 years of age, and was in business as a draper. He leaves a widow and a son- Mr. David DAVIES, of Holford-street, Cefn Coed. Mr. Cyril Talworth BATCHELOR, third son of the late Mr. John BATCHELOR, a former well-known Cardiff ship-repairer and ship-builder, has passed away at The Terretts, Lapworth, Warwickshire. Mr. Cyril BATCHELOR was a metal merchant at Llanelly and Hartlepool. He is survived by a widow and three children. The funeral takes place to-day at Packwood Church, near Lapworth. The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Evan REES, superintendent of the Glyn Taff Cemetery, at the age of 59. Mr. REES, who was a native of Pontypridd was a son of "Mervin," who was well known for his poems, and had been superintendent of the cemetery for 43 years. He had been ill a comparitively short time. He leaves a widow and one son. Mr. REES was a member of the Maen Chwys Lodge of St. David's Unity of Ivorites. The death took place on Tuesday, at the early age of 25, of Miss Winifred Maude BANNER, Ryder-street, Cardiff, the only child of Mr. and Alfred BANNER. Educated at The Canton (Cardiff) Secondary School and Barry Training College, where she came under the influence of the late Miss E.P. HUGHES, Miss BANNER on leaving College, received an appointment under the education Department of the West Riding of Yorkshire, but a breakdown of health compelled her to relinquish her post after a year's service. Miss BANNER was the author of a valuable treatise on the History of Weaving, which received approval of the Board of Education, Whitehall. A member of St. Paul's Congregational Church, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff she occupied, in turn, the position of choir secretary, and corresponding secretary of the Christian Endeavour Society, and her activities will be greatly missed by St. Paul's. By a coincidence, Miss BANNER was offered on Monday a scholastic appointment under the Cardiff Educational Authority, to commence on May 3. Mr. William JONES, chairman of the Nelson Unionist Association, was presented with a case of silver-mounted pipes and a silver-mounted ebony walking-stick, in token of the members' appreciation of his long and valuable services to the association. John Patrick

Western Mail  Wednesday April 28th 1926. A nine year old boy named Neville MORGAN, living at Dan-yr-Allt, Garn Gwyllt, near Ammanford, has died at the Swansea Hospital from injuries sustained through an accident whilst he was playing about a house in course of construction. Annie BRAMBLE 35, at Caerphilly on Tuesday was charged with intruding in the Hendre Infants' School. Mr. A. H. BULLOCK, solicitor, Cardiff, prosecuted for the Glamorgan County Council. Miss M.A. EDWARDS, headmistress, said that on February 4 defendant's child brought lunch to school, which was put in a basket by a teacher. In the afternoon a message was received from the mother that the pupil would not attend because her lunch had been thrown into a basket. It was the rule to place the lunch in the basket. The defendant called at the school and said it was time "the snobs of teachers should know their position." The defendant also beckoned her child away during playtime. This was against the rule and interfered with the discipline of the school. The Chairman (Mr. Rowland THOMAS) said the discipline of the school must be maintained, and defendant was dismissed under the First Offenders Act on payment of a guinea costs. The Countess of Plymouth has kindly consented to lend the grounds of St. Fagan's Castle for the grand fete which is to be held on June 19 by the Y.W.C.A. and the Cardiff Central and South Guides. Lady PRICE, of Hensol Castle, will perform the opening ceremony, and amongst the stallholders will be Lady CORY, Mrs. Joe FRAZER, Mrs. BRAIN, Mrs. John MOREL, Mrs. Lidgett GIBBS, Mrs. Alan GIBBS, Mrs. HARPER, Mrs. SHOOTER, and others. Mr. Edwin ROBINS, assistant solicitor to the Cardiff Corporation has been appointed assistant solicitor to the Leicester City Corporation. Mr. ROBINS was born and educated at Cardiff and was appointed in the town-clerk's department early in 1914. He joined a London regiment and served in France where he was severely wounded and became a prisoner of war. Soon after resuming his duties he was articled to the town-clerk (Mr. Cecil G. BROWN, LL.B.), and on his admission in 1924 was appointed assistant solicitor to the corporation. He was married in July last to Miss M. Louise ULLRICH, who was also in the town-clerk's department. An assistant at the Emporium Bargoed, Miss Myfanwy ELLIS, aged 28, was found dead in painful circumstances on Tuesday morning. The young lady lived on the business premises. She was absent from the breakfast table at nine o'clock, and inquiries were made. She was not in her bedroom, and it was found that the water was running in the bathroom. She was called, but there was no answer, and an entry was forced into the bathroom. The unfortunate girl was found dead in the bath. The water was cold, and it is presumed that she must have had a seizure. Dr. Arthur H. RICHARDS was called, but could only pronounce life extinct. Miss Myfanwy ELLIS was the second daughter of Mrs Robert ELLIS and the late Mr. Robert ELLIS, and grandaughter of the late Mr. William LEWIS, blacksmith, of 52, Glyncynon-terrace, Abercynon. She was born at Abercynon. Before going to Bargoed she was in business in Cardiff. Richard PARTRIDGE 39, of 87, West-street, Bargoed, was found drowned in a dam near the Crosfaen Collieries, near Bargoed, on Tuesday evening. He was a timberman, and leaves a wife and one child. Mr. W.H. MAY has been appointed chairman of Pontypridd Educational Committee and Mr. W.T. LEYSHON vice-chairman. Mr. W.H. PETTY has been elected chairman of the Bridgend Urban District Council. Col.Morgan MORGAN J.P. has been elected to the chairmanship of Mountain Ash District Council. This is the fifth time the colonel has been elected to the position, the first occaision being in 1886. Mr. W.S. WALTERS has been appointed chairman of Abertillery Educational Committee and Mr. F.W. CHIVERS vice-chairman. Alderman Edgar DAVIES, J.P., Fleur-de-Lis, has been appointed chairman of the Bedwellty District Council. Alderman DAVIES was chairman of the council in 1917. He is one of the foremost public men in the county of Monmouth. He is a member and past chairman of the Rhymney Valley Drainage and Water Boards and of the Rhymney Valley School Managers. He is also a member of the governers of the Gelligaer County Schools and various kindred authorities. Mr. Ellis SAVAKER, Cefn Forest, was appointed vice-chairman of the Bedwellty Council. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday April 28th. 1926. The following Items will be about BARRY and BARRY ISLAND, taken from  five pages of adverts. DOROTHY CAFE.- Barry Island- Hot and Cold Lunches, Teas & Supper. One minute from the Beach and Station Telephone Barry 369. Proprietor. H.E. HOLBROOK. THE MERRIE FRIAR'S CAFE= Barry Island. Recently erected, and fully equiped Electric Light and Lifts. American Soda Fountain.   Dance Hall. Extensive Balconies Overlooking Sands and Channel. Entirely under new management. H. CRISPIN LEWIS, Manager. (Late of the LOUIS, Duke Street, Cardiff and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Casino, and The Lounge, Harrogate).  Telephone Barry 49. H.R. PAUL & Son Ltd. Est. 1899. BUILDERS' MERCHANTS. 2,4,6,8,&10 Holton Road, Barry. (Sawmill and Timber Yard, Butrills Road, Barry. T.C. PALMER. Barry's Smartest Tailor, 102, Holton Road, Barry. and at 66, Queen Street, Cardiff and 87a, High Street, Merthyr. WHITE'S MOTORS, Penarth Road, Cardiff. Tele. Cardiff 4328; Barry 321. FARES- ELY-BARRY- 1/3 return.  CARDIFF-BARRY-1/6 return. Pay a visit to.- W.H. TREASURE & SONS, Ltd., The Stationers. 58, Holton Road, Barry Docks. BAGGETT & JOHN, Footwear Specialists, 2, Romilly Buildings, Barry.  Phone 339. C.J. VAUGHAN & Co., Ltd., Wine and Spirit Merchants, and Bottlers, St. Nicholas Road, Barry. PERCY C. EDMUNDS, Chemist & Optician, Market St. Barry. Taxi, Sir ? Day or Night. Weddings. Parties. Ring up Barry 462. D.W. MACLOED,Thompson Street Garage, Barry Dock. B. & H. BRACEY. Scale & Weighing Machine Makers. 35, Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff. Tele. 6110 DAVID BROOKS, Wholesale & Retail Newsagent, Stationer and Tobacconist, 23, High Street, Barry. H.V. THOMAS, 3, Broad Street, Barry. Ladies' and Gent's Hairdressing Saloons. W.E. WOODMAN. First-Class Fruiterer, Confectioner, Florist & Corn Merchant.  106, Broad Street., Barry. W.H. HOOPER & Co. Ironmongers and Complete House Furnishers, 99 &100, High Street, Barry. Tele. 64. J. ANEURIN EVANS, M.P.S.- Chemist and Druggist, 42, High Street, Barry. Tele. No.7. B. RICHARDS, High-class Family Butcher, 124, Holton-Road, Barry Dock. Tele. 637. PEGGIE LUEN, Tobacconist, Fruiterer and Confectioner. Woodland Stores, Woodland Road, Barry Dock. Tele. 102. RICH'S STORES, 269, Holton Road, Barry Dock. Grocer and Provision Merchant. (phone 638). PERCY F. CADLE & Co. Barry. Est. 1887. (opposite Barry Station) High-Class Tobacconists. Leading House in South Wales 40 Years Successful and Progressive Business Growth. (Cadle' Famous Little TINTERN ABBEY CIGAR- 5 for 1/6. IRENE BURNETT, Specialist in Ladies Underwear. 5, High Street, Barry. COLD KNAP BAY, BARRY. WATCH TOWER TEA GARDENS and Select Board Residence. Special "Cold Knap" Fruit & Cream Teas 1/6. Proprietrees R. LUEN.  Tele. 592. GEORGE OLIVER "The Name Behind The Shoe" 88 & 89 Holton Road, Barry Dock. DAVIES BROS. Everything For The Building Trade, Broad Street, Barry. (Head Office Newport). D.J. THOMAS. Dispensing and Photographic Chemist, 148, Holton Rd., Barry Dock. ( Your Eyesight Tested on Scientific Principles by J. GRIBBLE MAYNE)-The Optician. JOHN CRUISE &Son, 220, Holto Road, Barry Dock. Tele. 345. High-Class Dairyman. A.E. STEAD, Draper and Milliner, High Street, Barry. T.J. FOWLER. Qualified Chemist, 8, Barry Road, Cadoxton. W.T. ACE Wholesale & Retail Tobaccanist. 180, Holton Rd., Barry Dock. 'Phone 493. P.G. BURNETT, High-Class Meat Purveyor, 4 & 102, High Street, Barry. Tele. 525. CHESTER-WILLIAMS (The Leading Draper) 75/76, High Street, Barry. J.GRIFFITHS, Carmarthen Dairy and Cafe, 77, Holton Road, Barry Dock. F.C. BALL & Co. Art Florists & Nurserymen. 160, Holton Road, Barry. (Coldbrook Nurseries Phone 285). The Only Hotel On The Sea Front. PEBBLE BEACH, BARRY. SHIP HOTEL (D.L. NEIL) Two Minutes Station  Three Minutes Both Beaches. Phone 625. DAN EVANS & CO. 81, 83, 85, & 85c Holton Road, Barry Dock. Est. 1905. Phone 67. (Ironmongers - Furnishers.) P. HALEWOOD &Sons, Ltd. 104, High Street, Barry and 87, Main Street, Cadoxton. New Season's Footwear. There is an article (The Coming of Barry. by S.A. TYLKE former owner of Barry Island). John Patrick

Western Mail  Wdnesday April 28th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. FIELDING.- In Proud Remembrance of James FIELDING, Captain Royal Marines, killed in action April 28th, 1917, dearly-loved son of Mrs. FIELDING, Port Talbot.  R.I.P. BIRTHS. DAVIES.- On April 26th to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas DAVIES, at 29, Woodlands-road, Barry Dock, a son. JAMES.- On April 27th, at 3, Mountjoy-avenue, Penarth, the wife of Donald Cargill JAMES (nee Mebe EVANS), of a son. SIMS.- April 27th, at Sister GILL'S Nursing Home, Connaught, to Mr. and Mrs. W.E. SIMS, the gift of a son. Both doing well. WATKINS.- April 26th, at The Hendy, Tonypandy to Dr. and Mrs. W. WATKINS, a son. MARRIAGES. REES - MERRICK.- At Christchurch, Radyr, April 27th, Ivor S. REES, to Emily M. MERRICK. DEATHS. BEEL.- April 27th, at 4, Mill-street, Jane, beloved wife of Ernest L. BEEL, Station-master, Tonyrefail. Funeral Thursday, 2.30 p.m. Private. DAVIES.- Monday 26th April, at 148, High-street, Cefn Coed, Councillor James DAVIES, Draper. Funeral Thursday, 29th, Three p.m.;  G.O. HARRY.- On April 25, at 27, Bryngurnos-street, Bryn, Port Talbot, Joseph HARRY, aged 63. Funeral Thursday, 2.45, from residence for Chapel-of-Ease, Port Talbot. JAMES.- On the 26th inst., at The Cedars, Llanbadoc, Sydney, beloved husband of Nellie JAMES, in his 46th year. Funeral Friday Llanbadoc Church. MORRIS.- On April 25, Gwent Cottage, Caerleon, Alfred, beloved husband of the late Margaret MORRIS, Lulworth House, aged 86 years. Funeral reaching Christchurch 11.30 a.m. Friday. REES.- April 27th, Evan REES (Superintendent Glyntaff Cemetery), beloved husband of Ellen REES. Funeral Friday, 3.30; G.O. SCOTT.- At the Great Western Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil, on Tuesday, April 27th, George SCOTT, aged 74 years. Funeral Friday at Two p.m. for Cefn Cemetery; G.O. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. LEWIS.- Mr. and Mrs. LEWIS, 12, St. Martin's-terrace, Abercynon, wish to thank friends , neighbours, and comrades for sympathy shown. PRICE.- The Family of the late Mrs. Hannah PRICE, 12, Suffolk-place, Porthcawl, desire to thank relatives and friends for the sympathy and floral tributes. PHILLIPS.- Mr. W.K.V. PHILLIPS, of 27, Colum-road, Cardiff, wishes to extend his sincere thanks to all those friends who expressed their sympathy with him in his recent great loss; also those who honoured his father's memory with such handsome floral tributes. RICHARDS.- Mr. and Mrs. Morgan RICHARDS, Clifton House, Llandilo, wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. BEYNON.- In Loving Memory of Gertrude, the dearly-beloved wife of David BEYNON, Treharne-road, Caerau, who died April 28th, 1925.- Sadly missed by Husband and Children. BEYNON.- In Loving Memory of Gertie, who passed away April 28th, 1925.- Lovingly remembered by Agnes, George, and Boys, Porthcawl. DAVIES.- In Loving Memory of Tom, who passed away April 28th, 1919; also of John, who died August 22nd, 1916, beloved sons of Mr. and Mrs. Richard DAVIES, Bryn Mynach, Ystrad Mynach. JAMES.- In Loving Memory of Benjamin JAMES, the beloved husband of Mrs. M.A. JAMES, 13, Park-lane, Trecynon, Aberdare, who died April 28, 1923. SUTTON.- In Loving Memory of Annie, the beloved wife of Mr. John SUTTON, 28, Parkville, Tredegar, who passed away April 28th. 1922. Ever remembered by Husband, Sons, and Daughter-in-law. John Patrick

There is a brief reference at the bottom of this article, which suggests there was no success in the review process: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/09/13/top-lawyer-to-get-ac cused-out-of-africa-91466-24674449/ I have also checked the cases referred to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and Driscoll's name does not appear. John ------------------------------- 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

2003 is the latest news I can find about it too: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2797267.stm John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J GRIFFITHS Sent: Monday, 23 November 2009 12:11 a.m. To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: [MON] DRISCOLL/O'DRISCOLL I came across the following a few years ago. South Wales Echo, 24th February 2003, by STEVE EDWARDS, Chief Reporter.  "Plea for Driscoll may not succeed". Cardiff 1927, World War 1 veteran, Danny DRISCOLL, was charged with the murder of bookmaker, Dai LEWIS. He was tried, and found guilty and hanged in Cardiff Prison a year later. Since 1998 DRISCOLL'S nephew, Chris DRISCOLL, has been attempting to have the judgement referred to the Court of Appeal. It is held by lawyers engaged by Chris that the summing up of the judge in the case was biased and would not pass today's judiciary standards. Before he died, LEWIS had claimed, that the accused, Danny DRISCOLL had nothing to do with the fatal stabbing. However, Danny was convicted on the basis that he helped to hold the victim down. Prior to his execution, there was a campaign to bring a reprieve for DRISCOLL and 250,000 people signed a petition to the Home Office. Lawyers for Chris DRISCOLL now feel that the trial judge simply directed the Jury to convict Danny DRISCOLL in 1927 and they are requesting the the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) now review the guilty decision. Was this ever reviewed, and what was the outcome. ?  John Patrick ------------------------------- 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

Western Mail Tuesday April 27th 1926. A terrible discovery was made by Sergt. BEVAN, of the Swansea police, when he broke into an empty house in Eaton-crescent, Swansea, on Monday. In an upstairs room he found Edgar James DUNCAN, a Mumbles architect, lying dead in a pool of blood. DUNCAN, who lived at 40, Oakland-road, Mumbles, had been reported to the police as missing from home since Friday afternoon last. He was a war victim, having been forced to give up his profession through losing his sight as a result of war injuries; and he also suffered from a stiff leg caused by wounds. On Friday he went to Messrs. LEEDERS the Swansea auctioneers, and obtained the key of an empty house in Eaton-crescent. Nothing further was heard of him until Monday, when the auctioneers communicated with the police, and Sergt. BEVAN went to the house in EATON-crescent. In order to enter the police officer had to force open the back door. By the side of DUNCAN was a blood-stained razor and there was a gash in his throat. By his side also were the broken fragments of a bottle. The body was removed to the mortuary, and later in the day was identified by relatives. Mr. Frank LEWIS, of Belvoir, Newport, heads of the firm of Frank LEWIS and Sons, solicitors, Newport, who died on November 25th, last, aged 65 years, left estate of the gross value of £14,720, with net personalty £14,514. Probate of the will, dated June 7, 1922, has been granted to his son Mr. John Arthur Henshaw LLOYD, of Belvoir House, Newport, manager and Mr. Joseph Job Brigstoke HITCHINGS of Bristol, merchant. Testator left £200 to his daughter Gwladys Maud, to his son John Arthur Henshaw his presentation clock in the hope that he will preseve it as an heirloom, £20 each to Meta Gertrude LEWIS, Dorothy Frances LEWIS, Llewellyn Brigstocke LEWIS, and Thomas Douglas LEWIS, and Thomas Douglas LEWIS, and the residue of the estate to his children in equal shares. Mr. Vernon Napier JOHNSON, of 10, Bassaleg-road, Newport, for over twenty years wholesale representative of Messrs. G.F. LOVELL and Co. (Limited), Newport, confectionery manufacturers, who died January 26, left estate of the gross value of £10,919, with net personalty £9,935. Probate of the will, dated December 28, 1901, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Florence Maude JOHNSON (daughter of Mr. G.F. LOVELL, J.P.), to whom he left all the property absolutely. The wedding was solemnised at Llandingat Church on Monday of Mr. Herbert Kenneth WATERSON, cashier at the Midland Bank, Erdington, Birmingham, eldest son of Mr. Herbert WATERSON, of Chelmsley, Cobshill, Warwickshire, and Miss Gwladys Ella WINTER, late assistant mistress at Highfield-road School, Birmingham, and younger daughter of Mrs. WINTER, Llandovery. The bride, who was given away by her brotherr-in-law, Mr. David JONES, was charmingly attired in a white crepe de chine and georgette dress trimmed with silver, and a real lace veil, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. She was attended by four bridemaids: Miss Hilda WATERSON (sister of the bridegroom), Miss F. HAMMOND, of Birmingham, Miss Marjorie JONES (niece of the bride), and Miss Margaret JONES (niece of the bride). The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. W.W. WATERSON (brother of the bridegroom). The ceremony was performed by the vicar (the Rev. Joel DAVIES), assisted by the Rev. T.D. THOMAS (curate). The honeymoon is being spent at St. Ives, Cornwall. Edwin KENYON, 10, Walker-road, Splott, a tipper employed by the Great Western Railway, was run over by a wagon on the quay of the Alexandra Dock, Cardiff, on Monday, and received such serious injuries that he was immediately taken to the Royal Infirmary, where he was reported last night to be in a critical condition. "PAUL JONES" at PONTYPOOL. Full cast was:- Paul Jones.- Miss M. BOURTON. Bicoquet.- Mr. J.R. PAYNE. Rufino de Martinez.- Mr. H. SHIPLEY. Don Trocadero. Mr. F. BINDON. Kit Kestrel.- Mr. E. BAILEY. Merlan.- Mr. W.T. REED. Alva.- Mr. A. BAILEY. Ramez.- Mr. E. SMITH. Fernando.- Mr. W.S. HOBBS. Boullabaisse.- Mr. W. BROWN. Petit Pierre.- Master J. BARBER. Mignonne.- Miss P. PAYNE. Delphine.- Miss D. ROBERTS. Malaguenna.- Miss R. POWELL. Chopinette.- Madame A. BOSANQUET. Yvonne.- Miss P. OSBORNE. Samuel PARISH, Cardiff, was fined £3 at Port Talbot on Monday for recklessly driving a motor-cycle on the Baglan-road, was said by Police-constable OWEN to have passed three motor-cycles and a motor-car at a speed of 40 miles an hour. David EVANS, Ystradgynlais, who was fined £3 for a similar offence was represented by Mr. Arthur EVANS, Neath, who pleaded that the car was a very old one, and quite incapable of travelling at the 30 miles an hour alleged by the police. For driving at an excessive speed Gerald Barrington WILLIAMS, Cwmavon, and Edward LLEWELLYN, Aberavon, were fined £2 each. John Patrick