Retrospectives: Saron Chapel, Cwmwysg, BRE; Pembroke Castle, PEM Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. Saron Independent Chapel at Cwmwysg, near Trecastle in the county of Breconshire (four pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in June 1998. 2. A two-page exploration of the 900-year-old Pembroke Castle in the county of Pembrokeshire (14 pictures). The feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in July 1999. 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 23rd. 1926. Cardiff Widow's Quest. (I find this an interesting Item alas no name other than the Mayor of Newport). Three suitors are in the field for the hand of the tall, dark widow, of Cardiff, who recently wrote to the Mayor of Newport asking him to assist her in her search for a second husband. The widow is 50 years of age, and has a daughter aged thirteen. She claims to possess all qualifications of a good housewife and homemaker. Apparently the widow desired a Newportonian spouse, but the swains of Newport have proved somewhat bashful. It is understood that one or two have personally approached the Mayor and made tentative inquiries, but none of them yet has got to the length of putting a formal application on paper. However, the widow will not be disappointed. As the result of the publicity given to her appeal in the Western Mail and the Evening Express three candidates have come forward. One comes from Gilfach Goch, another from Cardiff, and the third from Swansea. All of them would appear to be about the widow's own age. One is a miner of 51, who requires a wife because he is still living with his parents. Another is apparently a man of leisure, for he can present himself for inspection at any time of the day. The mayor (Mr. Cyrus T. CLISSIT), in his new role of matchmaker, will forward the names and addresses of the applicants to the widow, who will then, presumably, get into touch with them and consider their respective qualifications and merits. Mr. CLISSIT does not appear to be embarrassed by his new role, but, at the same time, he is hoping that his services will not generally be sought hereafter. When asked if he would claim the privilige of giving the bride away should a wedding eventuate he maintained a non-committal attitude. (I will keep a look out for it in the future). Mrs. Margaret BISHOP, widow of Mr. A. N. BISHOP, of Cardiff, died at Elmira House, Porth, the residence of her daughter (Mrs. John HUGHES, wife of Mr. John HUGHES, J.P.), in her 73rd year. She had lived at Porth for twenty-six years. The funeral Cemetery on Monday. In the early hours of Thursday morning at 12, Glynrhondda-street, Cardiff, the residence of Professor and Mrs. Morgan WATKIN (son-in-law and daughter), Mrs. Elizabeth JENKINS passed away at the age of 85. Mrs. JENKINS moved to Cardiff twenty years ago from Llan Gwili, Pontardulais. She was a member of the Tabernacle Welsh Baptised Church, Cardiff. She is survived by a large family, including Professor John JENKINS (Gwili) and Mr. David JENKINS (South Wales organiser of the Tin and Sheet Millmen). Mr. Daniel MORGAN the Cardiff chemist, who was interred on Monday, was a son-in-law. The funeral will be at Tynewydd tomorrow (Saturday), following a service at Calfaria, Hendy. Mr. Lewis JENKINS, who was for many years mechanical engineer at Baldwin's Colliery, and died suddenly at his home, 99, Oxford-street, Nantgarw, was buried in the Aberdare Cemetery on Thursday. The large attendance included many representatives of local public bodies. The Revs. T. Herbert JONES, B.D., Tabernacle Baptist (Taff's Well), B. WILLIAMS (Abernant, Aberdare), and Idris MORRIS officiated. The chief mourners were Messrs. Albert, Aneurin, and Idris JENKINS (sons), Mr. D. JENKINS, Aberdare (brother), Messrs. John JONES, Ironbridge Hotel, Aberdare, and J. Penry DAVIES, Cwmllynfell (nephews); Messrs. Emlyn DAVIES, Aberdare, Aneurin JONES, Blackwood, D. JONES, (Nantymoel) and W. DAVIES, Abernant (brothers-in-law);  and Clem POTTER, T.H. ROBERTS, J.T. ROBERTS, A. ROBERTS, H.A. ROBERTS, Fred JENKINS, Spencer WILLIAMS, and E. MOSES (cousins). There was an exceptionally large attendance at the funeral of Mr. William WILLIAMS, of the School House, Llanganten, at Llanganten Church on Thursday. The vicar (the Rev. T. PUGH) and the Rev. Cradoc OWEN, A.T.S. (pastor of the Congregational Church) officiated. The chief mourners were Misses Maud and Ada WILLIAMS (daughters), Mr. and Mrs. Arhur JACOB (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. Wilfred JACOB (nephew), and the Rev. and Mrs. W. JONES, Brynamman (brother-in-law and sister). Practically every home in the district was represented at the graveside. The Rev. Cradoc OWEN conducted a memorial service at the Congregational Chapel in the evening. The marriage took place at Caerwent Parish Church of Capt. Douglas Richmond STANLEY, T.A., only son of Mr. E.C. STANLEY, of Hamilton, New Zealand, to Miss Dorothy Alice Denman, elder daughter of the late Dr. John CROPPER and Mrs. CROPPER, of Mount Ballaw, Chepstow. The Rev. H.E.H. PROBYN (prebendary of Hereford Cathedral and vicar of Bridstow), uncle of the bride, and the Rev. W. Coleman WILLIAMS (vicar of the parish) officiated. The best man was Mr. G.S. NEWMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah MORGAN, of Pontycymmer, celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday, having been married at Neath in 1876. They are active workers in the Welsh Baptist denomination and were among the founders of the Salem Baptist Church at Pantygog in 1893. Mr. MORGAN, who is 76 years of age, can speak from experience of the many changes that have taken place in the South Wales coalfield, for he worked at the coal face for 62 years prior to his retirement. There are six sons, fourteen grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. John Patrick

Western Mail Friday April 23rd 1926. Walter FILER, collier, Lower Duffryn Colliery, Mountain Ash, of Cefnpennan, was fined £3 and costs at Abercynon on Thursday for riding on a journey of trams, behaving in a violent manner about the mine, and assaulting John HAYES, a rider. The reserved judgement has now been delivered by Deputy-Judge W. Hugh JONES, K.C., in the case recently heard at Bargoed County-court, in which Amelia HOWELLS, a married woman, of Brithdir, claimed £100 damages against David WILLIAMS, New Tredegar, in respect of injuries received whilst shopping in the Bargoed Market in July of last year, the defendant being the proprietor of the Market-hall. His Honour found for the plaintiff and awarded £30 damages and costs. Mr. Kirkhouse JENKINS, instructed by Mr. W. BATTERBEE (Bargoed) was for the plaintiff, and Mr. E. HOWE, instructed by Mr. John EVANS, defended. Robert WILLIAMS, of the Old Bakery, Ynysybwl, was summoned at Abercynon on Tuesday for selling milk alleged to be deficient in butter fat to the extent of 20%. Mr. David REES, for the defence, submitted "that the milk was sold as it came from the cow," which had recently calved. After hearing a good deal of evidence the Stipendiary (Mr. R.A. GRIFFITH) said the justices had come to the conclusion that the defendant sold the milk as it had come from the farmer, and that such milk had come from the cow. "We think," he went on, "that the point ought to be decided by the High Court some day whether or not the condition of the cow ought to be taken into consideration in such cases, and whether or not farmers are justified in supplying milk to a dairy-man immediately after a cow has calved." The summons was dismissed. Thanks largely to the organising ability of Mr. J. Goodliffe LLOYD and Mr. Ralph COOPER the fancy dress ball and social held at the Assembly-rooms, Barry, on Thursday evening under the auspices of the Barry branch of the Junior Imperial League proved thoroughly successful. There was a large attendance including- Lady DAVIES, Mr. J.E. LOWDON, Mrs. PRICE-JONES, Mr. Morgan LLOYD, Miss Olwen LLOYD, Mr. T.W. MANNERS, Miss Constance HUGHES, Mr. Arthur BURRIDGE, Miss Gladys MURRAY, Mr. G. EVANS, Mrs. T. PRICE, Mr. Idris DAVIES, Mrs. GRANT, Mr. and Mrs. AMBROSE, Miss TAVERNER, and Mr. H. HAIG. -  Mr. Herbert M. HICKS (Conservative agent for Llandaff and Barry) was also present. Mr. W. GRANT presided at whist and Lady DAVIES distributed the prizes. Jack LESLIE'S Dance Band supplied the music. Harry DAVIES, a collier, of Ynysybwl, was fined £3 at Abercynon Police-court on Thursday for driving a motor-cycle along Robert-street, Ynysybwl, in a dangerous manner on April 11. The evidence of Police-constable COLE was to the effect that DAVIES was travelling at a speed of 40 to 45 miles an hour. He was asked to stop, but so fast was the machine going that it skidded 25 yards before it came to a standstill. Several of the people who were about the spot had to jump hastily aside to save themselves. The defendant admitted that his pace was something like 30 miles per hour, and added that the road was clear. The Stipendiary: You were travelling in a senseless fashion, and you will be fined £3. Photograph Page. 1).Glamorgan Association of Girl Guides. Mrs. BAINTON, divisional commissioner, Cardiff, Miss Sylvia VACHELL, county badge secretary; the Hon. Miss Olive CAMPBELL, divisional commissioner for Gower; The Lady Mayoress (Miss Dorothy FRANCIS), Miss ROCKE, county secretary, and Lady BLYTHSWOOD, commissioner for Glamorgan. A Breconshire Wedding. Mr. Sydney P.V. PHILLIPS to Miss Henrietta TAYLOR, at Llansantfraed Church, Talybont-on-Usk. Photo by J. CLARK, Brecon. A Fretwork Model of the Trafalgar Monument, the work of Mr. A. HUGHES, of Beaufort, Mon. (shown standing along side of it. Photo A. and G. TAYLOR. John Patrick

Western Mail Friday April 23rd 1926. There are thirty entries in the Welsh section qualifying round for the £1,200 professional tournament, to be played Newport on Wednesday next. Seven will qualify for the final stages at St. Andrew's The draw resulted as follows. E. KENYON (Creigiau) and S. HILL (Ystrad Mynach). R. STEVENSON (Ashburnham) & A. BENNETT (Aberystwyth). J. HORN (Holyhead) and F. BOWEN (Aberdare Valley). F. BENNETT (Oakwood Park) and T.W. JONES (Llandudno). G. WELDEN (Monmouth) and H. SKILTON (Bangor). J.W. HARRISON (Howells) and J. SHARRATT (Bridgend). T.E. GRANT (Tenby). and E. BRADBEER (Southerndown). J.W. MILNER (Royal Porthcawl) and A. BREESE (Wrexham). C.S. MORIN (Rhos-on-Sea) and Gus FAULKNER (unattatched). G. WILLIAMS (Newport) and A. GAINEY (Tredegar Park). A.S. MOSES (Morlais Castle) and J. MUSTY (Borth). B. HUDSON (Newport) and R. WALKER (Cardiff). A. ATKINSON (Pontnewydd) and W. MOSES (Abergavenny). W. HILL (Langland Bay) and W. IVORY (West Monmouthshire). D. HILL (Aberdare) and Victor KNIGHT (unattatched). Fined £20 at the previous court, with the alternative of three months' imprisonment, in respect of a charge of keeping a betting-house, Thomas MEREDITH, of Pentre-road, Mardy, told the bench on Thursday that he had made up his mind to serve a term of imprisonment in respect of a portion of the fine. He explained he had been given a week in which to make his mind up whether to pay or to serve time, and he decided to do the time. Superintendant J.L. REES stated that £9.9s.6d. of defendant's money was in the hands of the police. After deducting this from the amount of the fine there would be a sentence of six weeks' imprisonment to serve in respect of the balance. Defendant thereupon elected to do the six weeks, and he was removed into custody. No fresh evidence was called at the inquest at Pontypool on Thursday on William Thomas JONES 59, collier, of The Tranch, Pontypool, who died after receiving a blow outside a public-house late on the night of Saturday, April 3. George WALKER 53, another collier, who has already been committed to the assizes charged with the manslaughter of JONES, was present. The evidence given conformed with that given before the magistrates. Dr. James Fleming said the cause of death was a rupture of an aneurism of the aorta. Replying to the deputy-coroner (Mr. W.Pitt LEWIS), witness said that but for the blow JONES would not have died. There was present however, a thickening of the walls of the great vessel leading to the heart and the rupture might have occurred ultimately. The blow and the fall accelerated the rupture. The jury returned a verdict of "Manslaughter" against WALKER. A St. Dunstan's car, driven by John Nicholas TURNER was proceeding along Church-place, Porthcawl, at a moderate rate on Thursday when a private motor-car collided with it at the Junction of Victoria-avenue. The St. Dunstan's car was badly damaged, the driver sustaining shock and bruises. After medical treatment by Dr. PEARSON, however, he was able to proceed home. A mother's disapproval of the attentions paid by Stanley CROFT, a labourer, of Mount Pleasant, Porth, to her sixteen-year-old daughter was described at Porth, on Thursday, when Ceridwen O'BRIEN summoned CROFT for using improper language towards her. Complainant said that she had asked defendant whether he was going to leave her little girl alone, and he then used the words complained of. CROFT had been keeping company with her girl, and when she was fifteen years of age he took her away to his own home. Mr. David SENWICK (from the bench): Does she go with him? Mrs. O'BRIEN: I cannot stop her, but she is only sixteen and he is a man of 25 and ought to have more sense. Defendant, who denied using bad language, was bound over in the sum of £10 and strongly advised by the chairman (Dr. Glanville MORRIS) to keep away from the girl. Thomas FRANKLIN, described by his wife as a bookmaker, admitted in the Cardiff Stipendiary's Court on Thursday that at one time he was looked upon as one of the best dressed men in Cardiff. "I am not now" he added. FRANKLIN appeared in answer to a summons issued at the instance of his wife.Lena FRANKLIN, who asked for a variation of a maintenance order. Applicant was represented by Mr. Barnett JANNER. Mrs. FRANKLIN said that she was at Ely races last Easter Monday and she saw her husband "making a book." He appeared to take quite a lot of money. Defendant answered this allegation by saying that he was backing with someone else's money. His practice was to go to the race meetings on the off chance of getting a job as clerk. The Stipendiary increased the order to 15s. a week in respect of the wife and 7s.6d. in respect of each of the two children. John Patrick ]

Western Mail Friday April 23rd 1926 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS-continued. DEATHS. JENKINS- Ebrill 22, yn nhy ei merch a'i mab-yng-nghyfraith (yr Athro a Mrs.Morgan Watkin), 12, Glynrhondda-street, Caerdydd, Elizabeth JENKINS, gynt o Lan Gwili, Pontardulais. Cleddir Sadwrn, Ty Newydd; Gwasanaeth Calfaria, Hendy, am Ddau; Gwrywod. Dim blodau. NEALE.- At 225, Stapleton-road, Bristol, April 19th, Jane, the dearly-loved wife of Joseph NEALE, formerly of Cardiff. Interred on Thursday. OBORN.- On the 22nd inst., at Mayals House, Overland-road, Mumbles, John Mill OBORN, aged 74 years. OWEN.- On April 21st, at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Cardiff, Gwyn Davies, the beloved youngest son of the Rev. Matthew OWEN and Mrs. OWEN, Gwynfryn, Cefn Coed, Merthr Tydfil. Funeral Saturday at Two p.m. for Cefn Cemetery;  G.O. PHILLIPS.- April 18th. Margaret, daughter of John PHILLIPS, late Cefn Carnau,Thornhill, Caerphilly. Interred at Groeswen on Thursday. POWELL.- On April 19th, at Glenside, Allen-street, Mountain Ash, the residence of her daughter. Sarah, widow of the late Wm. POWELL, Phillip-street. Interred Thursdasy. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. GUMMER.- Mr. and Mrs. F. GUMMER and Family desire to thank all relatives and friends for letters of sympathy and floral tributes. MORGAN.- Mrs MORGANS and Family, Fruiterer, Glyn-Neath, wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. WILLIAMS.- Mrs. WILLIAMS, 13, Long-row, New Tredegar, gratefully thanks all friends for sympathy and kindness extended to her in her sad bereavement. Please accept, being to many to reply individually. IN MEMORIAM. MARTIN.- Memory's tribute to our beloved son, William Charles, of 25, Hunter-street, Briton Ferry, who died April 23rd, 1922. Sadly missed by all. MARTIN.- In Loving Memory of our dear brother Willie.- Fond memories cling.- Noel and Lynog, Bridgend. NASH.- In Loving Memory of Mrs. M.J. NASH, who passed away at Fleur-de-lis April 23rd. 1914. THOMAS.- Adgof  Hiraethlawn am ein hannwyl rieni, Mary THOMAS, yr hon a hunodd Ebril 23ain, 1925, yn 74 miwydd oed, a David William THOMAS, goruchwyliwr glofeydd Ferndale am saith-ar-hugain o flynyddan. yr hwn a fu farw Mehefin 5ed, 1913, yn 67 oed.- Pellie a D.G. THOMAS.- In Loving Memory of our dear daughter. Mrs. Edmund THOMAS, Willowford, Taff's Well, who passed away on April 23rd, 1925.- Ever remembered by Dad and Mam. THOMAS.- In Loving Memory of the dear and beloved wife of Harry THOMAS, 22, Albany-road, who passed away April 23rd 1925. Sadly missed by Husband, Olive,Ivy, and Percy. WALSH.- In Loving Tribute to the Cherished Memory of our dear Mother, who passed away April 23rd, 1925.- Ever remembered by all the family. John Patrick

Western Mail Friday April 23rd 1926. I must apologies for one in the 107th Item (Death). It should have been BUNFORD and not BUMFORD. I will include it in this News Item. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. CLEVES.- In Proud and Ever-loving Memory of Reginald Vaughan CLEVES, Sub-Lieutentant, R.N.V.R., "Hood" Battalion, Royal Naval Division, only child of Lieutenant-colonel F. Vaughan and Mrs. CLEVES, of Penarth, who was killed in action at Gavrelle, France, on St. George's Day 1917. Also Charles Edward CLEVES, younger brother of Lieutenant-colonel F.Vaughan CLEVES. Chief Officer,who was torpedoed and sunk in the S.S. Torrington April 8th 1917. R.I.P. MORGAN.- In Fond Remembrance of our dear Daddy. Bombardier Jack MORGAN, Green Meadow Inn, Graig, Pontypridd, killed in France April 23rd. 1917. From his loving children Nan and Nancy in Canada, Tom and Cyril MORGAN. Also our dear grandfather Thomas PHILLIPS, Ynyswen-road, Treorchy, killed at Abergorky April 10th. 1924. Lovingly remembered also by his grandchildren, Doris, David, and Gomer JONES, Treorchy. WATTS.- In Loving Memory of (Albert) E. WATTS, Sec-lieut. 15th Welsh, killed in action in France April 22nd 1918. BIRTHS. ELLIS.- On April 21st, at The Duffryn, Ponthir, to Mr. and Mrs. Francis ELLIS (nee Noel TALLIS) the gift of a daughter. FLIGELSTONE.- On April 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip FLIGELSTONE (nee Poppy PHILLIPS), 12, Caerau-crescent, Newport, the gift of a son. MARRIAGES. EVANS - JONES. April 22nd at Longcross-street, Baptist Chapel, by the Rev. A.T. MADDOCKS, Arthur Chatterton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. EVANS, of The Parade, Barry, to Florence, daughter of the late Rev. Thomas JONES, formerly of Aberdare. MEALING - BOLTER.- On 22nd April, at High-street, Chapel, by the Rev. E.E. REES, Wilfred, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. MEALING, Ffriod-crescent, Mountain Ash, to Violet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. BOLTER, Lancaster-terrace, Merthyr. DEATHS. ATKINSON.- On 22nd, April, at Waikato Fields Park-avenue, Newport, Mon., Alexander John ATKINSON, of Springcroft, Pentyrch, near Cardiff, in his 70th year. BUNFORD.- At 229, Holton-road, Barry Docks, Monday, April 19th, Benjamin beloved husband of Mary Ann BUNFORD. Funeral Friday, leaving residence at 2.30 for service at Salem; Interment Public Cemetery. DANIEL.- Thursday April 22nd, at Trehafod, Walter, son of Rev. Walter DANIEL. Funeral arrangements later. DAVIES.- At Ynyslwyd, Aberdare, on Tuesday, April 20, Griffith Thomas, Solicitor, the beloved son of the late David Price DAVIES and Catherine DAVIES. Funeral Friday. Twelve Noon; strictly private. N.F. EVANS.- On the 20th April, Daniel EVANS (Dan), the dearly-beloved brother of David EVANS, of Herbert and Evan, Porth. Interment Saturday morning, April 24th, Trealaw Cemetery. Friends meet on Porth-square One o'clock; G.O. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 22nd 1926. Mr. Benjamin BUNFORD, of 229, Holton-road, Barry Dock, died after ailing for some weeks, following upon an accident at the dock-side, where he was employed as a pitwood worker. He was a deacon, in turn, of Philadelphia and Calfaria Welsh Baptist Churches, Cadoxton, and of the Salem Welsh Baptist Church, Barry Dock. He had passed through the chair of the Ancient Order of Druids (Barry branch), had won prizes at local eisteddfodau for Welsh essays, and was a member of the Barry Cymmrodorion Society for than a quarter of a century. He is survived by a widow and four sons, all married. Mr. Daniel EVANS, of 9, Vayner-street, Mount Pleasant, Porth, died on Wednesday. He had suffered much from fever, contracted with the Army in Salonica. A native of Pencader, Mr. EVANS settled in Porth 30 years ago and was associated with his brother, Mr. David EVANS (Messrs. Herbert and Evans, saddlers). In his younger days he was a capable sprinter and footballer. For many years he was a member of the Porth Fire Brigade. Mrs. EVANS predeceased her husband a few months ago. A young son survives. Photograph page. Shows three weddings. 1)At Neath of Mr. Dudley Essex MORSE, and Miss Lydia Mary RICHINGS with five others. (Photo by Harry Jones Neath). 2) Mr. Robert H. COATH, and his bride Miss Olive Irene BOND. 3)  Mr. Ivor William BUNKHAM and Miss Marion E.A. SAUNDERS. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded by the coroner (Mr. D. J. TREASURE) at the inquest at Pontypool on Wednesday on Abraham Henry MARTIN 52,of Cwmffrwdoer, a collier employed at the Mynydd Maen Colliery, who was killed by a fall of five tons of roof, which also buried his son. It was stated that it took several men three quarters of an hour to extricate the son (who his recovering from his injuries). The father, whose body was later recovered, was found with his head and body inside a tram and his legs outside. Just before the fall both had been engaged on "ripping" operations. Playing with a number of school mates, Fred BOYD, a boy of five-and-a-half, was killed instantaneously near his home, 11, Earl-street, Grangetown, Cardiff, on Wednesday. The lad, with a number of others, engaged in a game coming from school in the afternoon. Suddenly a large stone fell and struck little BOYD. Workmen hurried to his assistance and he was immediately sent to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, but on his arrival it was found that he was dead. His playmates, when later interrogated by the police, explained that some of them climbed on an old wall, and the little fellow stood beneath. He was laughingly calling to a friend when the stone fell. On seeing him fall they screamed; but despite the attention which was at once forthcoming he was beyond human aid. Apparentlydeath was instantaneous. "I deserve the punishment," said Edgar James TYLER 17, when sentenced at Cardiff on Wednesday to three months' gaol for feloniously stealing seven 10s. Treasury notes from a shop in the Cardiff Broadway. John EVANS, colliery labourer, King-street, Treforest, charged at Pontypridd on Wednesday with bigamy, was stated to have "married" Eliza Ann SPEAR, of Treforest, in 1924, his wife , Emily EVANS, being then alive. In cross-examination by the defendant the wife, who complained of his conduct, admitted that she gave birth to a child of which the lodger was the father. "I did that for you to set me free," she added. Defendant was committed to take his trial at the assizes, bail being allowed. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 22nd 1926. News in Brief. The engagement is announced of Mr. John CORY, jun., eldest son of Mr. John CORY, J.P.of Sea View, Penarth, to Miss EVANS, daughter of Mr. D. Llewellyn EVANS, Penarth. The wedding of Miss Magda Willoughby HAWKINS, daughter of Mr. W.R. HAWKINS, secretary of the Cardiff Chambers of Commerce, to Herbert Llewellyn JONES, son of Mr. H.G. JONES, of Messrs. Pyman, Watson, and Co.(Ltd), will take place on April 29th at St. John's Parish Church, Cardiff. Mr. Theodore VACHELL, formerly of Newport, and a past captain of the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, is suffering from a nervous strain and has been advised complete rest for a time. Mr. VACHELL, who is a member of an old Cardiff family, now resides at Weston-super-Mare. General Required; experienced; family three; liberal wages. COLLIER, 17, Bassaleg-road, Newport. Mr. Frederick William POWLES, of The Bungalow, Eveswell Park-road, Newport, builder, who died on January 18, left estate of the gross value of £5,090, with net personalty nil. Probate of the will dated April 7th, 1924, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Rosina POWLES. Testator left his property to his wife for life, with remainder to go his daughters, Dorothy Mary BEER and Olivia Rosina POWLES, or their issue, in equal shares. Mr. Richard HOWE, of St. Michael's, 21, Queen's-avenue, Porthcawl, who died on February 15, left estate of the gross value of £909, with net personalty £284. Probate of the will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Margaret HOWE. Mr. Daniel JONES, of 21, Tanybryn-street, Aberdare, retired insurance superintendent, who died March 13, left estate of the gross value of £2,973, with net personalty £2,892. Probate of the will has been granted to his son Mr. Thomas Daniel JONES, of the same place, draper's assistant, and Mr. Thomas Noah FOX, of Tanybryn-street, accountant. Testator left £200. to his son Daniel Thomas JONES, £10. to Thomas Noah FOX, and the residue of the property upon trust for his wife for life, and then £100. each to his grandchildren Arline JONES, Geraldine Aubrey JONES, and Valadine Elizsabeth JONES, and the ultimate residue of his property to his son Daniel. Mrs. Frances Myrtle Phoebe GOSLING petitioned for a divorce from her husband Alfred William GOSLING, who did not defend. Petitioner said that she lived sat the Premier Bakery, Bedwas, and married the respondent in 1912 at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Cardiff. They lived at Rosslyn-road, Newport. There were no children.  He was a confectioner, and a woman named Gertrude COLLINS was his shop assistant. The marriage was happy up to 1921, and then trouble arose over husband's attention to COLLINS. They went away to London in August, 1922. Witness went and saw them in London, and respondent asked her to take COLLINS back home, and she did so. He admitted misconduct with her. She forgave him, and they lived together, but he left her again soon afterwards, and had not returned to her since then. Mr. Charles Davis JONES, solicitor, of Bedwas, said that GOSLING told him that he had been living with girl COLLINS for three years, and that she had presented him with a baby girl. His Lordship granted a decree nisi with costs. The funeral took place at the Penyrheol Cemetery of Mrs. C. EVANS, of Abertridwr, who passed away following a very brief illness. Mrs. EVANS, who was 81 years of age, was the widow of Mr. Edward EVANS, Caiach Villa, Trelewis, and during the last few years had resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William BRACE, Abertridwr. The Rev. E.J. DAVIES, pastor of the Abertridwr Welsh Congregational Church, officiated. John Patrick.

Western Mail Thursday April 22nd 1926. An interesting and pretty wedding was solemnised at the Bethel Baptist Church, Barry, on Wednesday between Mr. Ivor William BUNKHAM, second son of Mr. E. BUNKHAM, of High-street, Barry, and Miss Marion E.A. SAUNDERS, only daughter of Mrs. J. H. EVANS, of "Windy Ridge" Porthycastle, Barry, and of the late Mr. J.T. SAUNDERS, auctioneer and estate agent, Cardiff. The Rev. Engli JAMES officiated. A charming picture frock of ivory georgette embroidered with silver and trimmed with silver lace, and a becoming picture hat of ivory georgette and silver were worn by the bride. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and wore a string of pearls. Miss G. CHARTER (Whitchurch), a childhood friend of the bride and family. Miss Gwen BUNKHAM, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Betty SAUNDERS, niece of the bride, were bridemaids, and were charmingly attired in picturesque frocks. Mr. G.J. SAUNDERS, F.A.I., the well-known Cardiff auctioneer, and only surviving brother of the bride gave her away. Mr. Randolph EDWARDS, a friend of the bridegroom was best man. A reception was held at the Barry Garden Suburb Institute Barry, after which Mr. and Mrs. Ivor W. BUNKAM left for Bournemouth and the South Coast. To travel the bride wore a mauve two-piece suit, with mauve georgette hat and a stone marten fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The wedding was solemnised at St. Margaret's Church, Roath, on Wednesday of Mr. Robert H. COATH, A.C.A., elder son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Howard COATH, Marlborough-road, Cardiff, to Miss Olive Irene BOND, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James S. BOND, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. Mr. COATH is a partner in the firm of Messrs. T. Howard COATH and Sons, Queen-street, Cardiff. The service was fully choral, was conducted by the Rev. D.J. JONES, M.A. (vicar). The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. Herbert C. BOND, wore a gown of white georgette and silver, a tulle veil held in place by a coronet of orange blossom and white heather, and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and violets. She was attended by her small nieces, the Misses Shirley, Una, and Diana REES. The best man was Mr. Reginald E. COATH (brother of the bridegroom), and Mr. Carl MORETON (cousin) acted as groomsman. After a reception at the Dorothy Cafe Mr. and Mrs. COATH left for Bournemouth. The bride travelled in a fawn two-piece suit, with fawn felt hat to match. The marriage took place at Walter-road Congregational Church, Swansea, on Wednesday, of Mr York Mcleod CLEEVES, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. CLEEVES, Chez Nous, Sketty, to Miss Averil Eileen BROWN, only daughter of the late Mr. John S. BROWN, Oakleigh, Blackpill, Swansea. The best man was Mr. Eric CLEEVES (London), and the groomsmen were Messrs. M. CLEEVES, S. MOLYNEUX, and Ronald S. THOMAS. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Arthur Percy BROWN), was attended by three bridemaids, the Misses Mabel BROWN (Macclesfield), Joan WOOLLEY (Leicester), cousins of the bride, and Mary CLEEVES, sister of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at Oakleigh, and later the bride and bridegroom left for London and the South Coast. A large number of London-Welsh friends and scholastic colleagues of the bridegroom attended the wedding at Charing Cross Welsh Calvanistic Chapel, London, on Wednesday of Mr. Edgar WARE, B.Sc., and Miss Mary Rae WATSON. The bridegroom, senior science master at Tottenham County School and secretary of the London Association of Old Cardiff Students, is the son of the late Mr. John WARE and of Mrs. WARE, of Kenfig Hill, and the bride, a staff nurse at the South Eastern Hospital, London, is the eldest daughter of Mr. Francis WATSON, of Larbet, Stirlingshire. The bride was attired in a reseda two-piece suit trimmed with brown fur, with green hat to match. She was attended by one bridemaid, Miss Kathleen WOOD, who wore a bois-de-rose costume and fur, with hat to match. The best man was Mr. Gilbert E. MOCKFORD, and the Rev. M.H. EDWARDS, pastor of Falmouth-road Chapel officiated. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Coventry Restaurant, and later the bridal couple left for the South Coast for the honeymoon. LEGAL NOTICE.-Re Mrs. ELIZABETH FRANCES LING. Deceased (Pengwern), Morriston. All persons having any Claims against the above Estate are requested to send particulars thereof to the undersigned. Dated this 19th day of April, 1926.    T.W. JAMES and Co., 24, Goat-street, Swansea, Solicitors for the Executors. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 22 nd 1926. Mr. and Mrs. James HARRIS, of Henry-street, Bargoed. to-day (Thursday) celebrate their golden wedding. Mr. HARRIS is 70 years of age and Mrs. HARRIS 68. They were married at Tredegar. Mr. HARRIS started to work in the Powell Duffryn Colliery 56 yaers ago, and he his still working under the company. Mrs. HARRIS is a native of New Tredegar. The marriage of Commander E.J. SPOONER, D.S.O., R.N., with Miss Megan FOSTER, the Welsh soprano daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivor FOSTER took place on Tuesday in the English Cathedral at Gibraltar. The Rev. Canon LAMBERT, officiated. Much interest was taken in the wedding at St. Mary's Church, Abergavenny, on Wednesday, of Capt. R.T. PRICE, only son of Mr. and Mrs. David PRICE, of Neath, and Winnie LLEWELLIN, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. LLEWELLIN, of Abergavenny. The ceremony was performed by the vicar (the Rev. M.E. DAVIES, M.A.), assisted by the Rev. Gwilym FRANCIS, of Neath. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in peach taffeta, made in early Victorian style, and wore an embroidered silk net veil, and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. There were three bridemaids- Miss Gwenyth PRICE (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Muriel LAMBERT (London), and Miss Vi. MONGLES (Abergavenny). The best man was Mr. Ernest FOX, of Newport. Outside the church a guard of honour was formed of the N.C.O.'s of the Royal Engineers, Capt. PRICE being connected with the Neath Company. After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Roman's private hotel. Among those present were Col. A.V. SINCLAIR, C.O. 53rd Welsh Division R.E., and Major THOMAS, R.E. Capt. and Mrs PRICE left for Jersey, where the honeymoon will be spent. Mrs. Maria LODGE, 11, Bromsgrove-street, Grangetown, was found dead in bed on Wednesday, the day before her 83rd birthday. She was quite well at nine o'clock when she took a cup of tea in the kitchen. Mrs. LODGE was the widow of Mr. Joshua LODGE. In spite of her advanced age she could thread a needle without the use of glasses. Thomas THOMAS 31, of 66, Madeline-street, Pontygwaith, was killed instantly by a fall at the United National Colliery, Wattstown on Wednesday. He leaves a widow and two children. LEGAL NOTICES. Re DAVID HARRY DECEASED. Notice is Hereby Given that all Creditors and Persons having any Claims against the ESTATE of DAVID HARRY, late of Cilibion Farm, Llanrhidian, in the County of Glamorgan (who died on the 31st July, 1914, and whose Will was proved in the Principal Probate Registry on the 10th March, 1925, by William HARRY, Richard Jones HARRY, David HARRY, and Mary HARRY, the executors), are requested to send Particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned by the 15th May, 1926, after which date the Executors will Distribute the Assets among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the Claims of which they shall then have received notice. Dated 20th April, 1926.        T. W. JAMES and Co. 24, Goat-street, Swansea, Solicitors for the said Executors. John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 22nd 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS-continued. DEATHS. FOLLAND.- On March 24th, in Egypt, Henry FOLLAND, aged 47, years. Interment at Oystermouth Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. April 234th. Funeral cortege leaving the residence at 2.30; G.O. GRIFFITHS.- On Sunday at Shop, Blackmill, beloved husband of Elizabeth GRIFFITHS. Public funeral Thursday, 3.30, for Paran Cemetery. HARRIS.- Rev. Thomas HARRIS, M.A., Ph.D., Inspector of Schools, Abercothui House, Nantgaredig, died Carmarthen Infirmary Tuesday, after operation, aged 52. Public funeral Llangeler Churchyard Saturday next, Two p.m. HARRIS.- Gwyneth Hannah, the beloved wife of Percy HARRIS, Derwen Deg, Ystradmynach, and daughter of Joseph and Amelia MEYRICK, Castell Llwyd Farm, died suddenly Sunday. Funeral Friday, 3.30, from residence for Hengoed; G.O. LEWIS.- On April 20th, at Llwyncelyn, Western-road, Abergavenny, James LEWIS, formerly of Blaenavon, aged 80 years. Funeral, Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel, Saturday, 2.30. N.F. PHIPPS.- Sunday, April 18th, at Porth Cottage Hospital, Albert, aged 39, beloved husband of Mary PHIPPS,6, Pontrhondda-road, Llynypia. Funeral Thursday, 2.15; G.O. WILLIAMS.- On April 20th, at Pencwm, Llwynbrwydran, Llansamlet, Mary E. WILLIAMS (Nurse), widow of late Evan WILLIAMS. Funeral Saturday, 3.30 p.m., for Ebenezer: Public funeral. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.- Mr. and Mrs. Herbert DAVIES, of Glenydd, Maesycwmmer, desire to thank all kind friends for the many letters of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. HARRIES.- In Loving Memory of our dear aunt, Rebecca HARRIES, late of the Red Cow Hotel, Treorchy who died on the 22nd day of April, 1917. Ever remembered by her nephew and niece, Morgan HOPKIN and Mary JOHN, 7, Woodland-road, Treorchy. HAZZELBY.- In Ever-loving Memory of our dear Trevor, who died 22nd April, 1920.- There is sweet rest in Heaven.- Daddy, Blodwen, and Beryl. JONES.- In Very Dear and Ever Tender Memory of Thomas JONES, M.A., late H.M. Inspector of Schools, who passed away at Clunmore, Abergavenny, Sunday, April 22, 1917. PITMAN.- In Affectionate Remembrance of our dear Mother, who passed away April 22nd, 1923; also our dear Father, April 2nd, 1907.- To-day recalls sad memories.- Ever missed by Lizzie, Albert, Ada, Fred. THOMAS.- In Ever-loving Memory of our dear brother Jack Raymond (late chief accountant Barclays Bank, Harleston), who died at a private nursing home Hove, April 20th, 1925.- Peggie, Tom, and Will, Dinas Cross (Pembrokeshire). John Patrick

Western Mail Thursday April 22nd 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. WATTS.- In Loving Memory of (Albert) E. WATTS, Sec-lieut. 15th Welsh, killed in action in France April 22nd, 1918. BIRTHS. DAVIES.- April 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. G.H. DAVIES, 45, Kenry-street, Tonypandy, a son. EGERTON-WILLIAMS.- On April 14th at Poole, to Gladys Violet (nee RHYS), wife of the Rev. C. EGERTON-WILLIAMS, the gift of a son (James Antony). Address: The Rectory, Poole. GILLIS.- On April 15th, at Johannesburg, to Mr. and Mrs. Burton GILLIS (nee Gwyneth WILLIAMS), late of Cardiff, a daughter. (By cable) JAMES.- On April 20th, at 2, The Oaks, Kenfig Hill, to Mr. and Mrs. W.R. JAMES, a daughter. JAMES.- On April 20th, at Nurse Cleverly's Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher JAMES (nee Katie COSGROVE), a son. REES.- On April 21st, at North End Nursing Home, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. O.T. REES (nee Berth O. JAYNE), a son. MARRIAGES. BUNKHAM - SAUNDERS.- On Wednesday, April 21st, at Bethel Baptist Church, Barry, by the Rev. Ingli JAMES, Ivor William BUNKHAM, second son of Mr. E. BUNKHAM, of Barry, and Marion E.A. SAUNDERS, only daughter of Mrs. J.H. EVANS, of Barry, and the late J.T. SAUNDERS, Auctioneer, Cardiff. COATH - BOND.- On the 21st instant, at St. Margaret's Church, Roath, by the Rev. D. J. JONES, M.A. (Vicar), Robert Howard, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Howard COATH, 1, Marlborough-road, Cardiff, to Olive Irene, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James S. BOND, 278, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. THOMAS - THOMAS.- On April 21st, at Pembroke-terrace C.M. Church, by the Rev. T. BOWEN, assisted by Rev. J. ROBERTS, M.A., Minister of the CAHURCH, and Rev. I. EDWARDS, Llanfynydd, A.D. THOMAS, B.Sc., the elder son of Alderman H. JONES-THOMAS, J.P. and Mrs. JONES-THOMAS, Penrhos, Llanfynydd, Carmarthenshire, to M.E. THOMAS, B.Sc., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. THOMAS, 28, Roath Court-road, Cardiff. DEATHS. BUMFORD.- At 229, Holton-road, Barry Dock, Monday, April 19th, Benjamin, beloved husband of Mary Ann BUMFORD. Funeral service at Salem; Interment Public Cemetery. CONWAY.- On March the 23rd, at Transvaal, South Africa, Johnny (late of Pontycymmer and Bontnewydd Hotel, Trelewis), dearly-beloved husband of Mrs. J.H. CONWAY, 6, Rice-street, Bridgend.- Sadly mourned. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday April 21st 1926. RECEIVNG ORDERS IN BANRUPTCY. Newport.- William John DAVIES, 4, York-road, Newport, builder. Swansea.William Angus BOYLE, of Chancery-chambers,Swansea, and of Newick, Carnglas-road, Sketty. Tredegar, Abertillery, and Bargoed.- Thomas JAMES, 9, Winchestown, Nantyglo, grocer, who carries on business at 9, Winchestown, Nantyglo, and at 35, Beaufort-street, Brynmawr. Councillor Frank MORRIS and Police-constable CASEY dealt promptly with a perilous situation at Blaenavon on Tuesday. A runaway horse was careering down the steep decline from Forge Side at a moment when hundreds of children leaving school filled the road. Waiting near the workmen's surgery, Mr. MORRIS and the constable managed to seize the horse and bring it to a standstill before injury had been caused to anyone. Photograph Page. A Penarth Wedding- Miss Margaret Lena WRIGHT, Mr. E.G.M. STREET, -Best man, Mr. P. Leonard GAULD; bridemaids, Misses F. Edith WRIGHT and Queenie STREET. (photo by Brown-Morgan). Barry Amateur Operatic Society Perform "Merrie England." 1)"Walter Wilkins" Mr. Pat MOONEY, "The May Queen" Miss Clovia GILES, "Jill-all-Alone" Miss Doris HILL, and "Silas Simpkins" Mr. Eddie TEAGLE. 2) "Kate" Miss Doris RUSSELL and "Boy" Miss Joyce MARRIOTT. A motor accident occurred on the St. Brides-Southerndown road on Monday night. Richard William PRICE, a motor mechanic, of St. Bride's, was riding a motor-cycle when, it is stated, there was a collision  between him and a pedestrian named Peter O'BYRNE, a labourer, of  Sealands Farm, St. Bides, and both were thrown to the ground. Assistance was at hand at once. Both were found to be unconscious, the motorist having been thrown several feet and receiving cuts on the face and hands. They were taken home and attended to, and have recovered consciousness. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday April 21st 1926. At the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Tuesday Mr. Montague HARRIS (F.A.I.) offered for sale the freehold farm known as Little Llandilo, Llantilo Pertholey, 37a Or 29p, with possession on completion, tithe £4.4s.7d. The property was sold to Mr.T. LEWIS, Lower Pant, for £530. Messrs. GABB, PRICE, and FISHER were vendor's solicitors. Messrs. T.J. YORWERTH and THOMAS, auctioneers, Cowbridge, offered for sale by auction at the Duke of Wellington Hotel, Cowbridge, on Tuesday the freehold farm known as Saers Farm, St. Mary Church, with vacant possession. The farm house, buildings and land, containing an area of 105,181 acres, was withdrawn at £3,500; the freehold accomodation field and closes of land known as Barons Pit, containing an area of 7,317 acres, was withdrawn at £230; the freehold land known as Ysgubor-y-Sais, containing an area of freehold land known as Crooklands, containing an area of  65,167 acres, was sold to Mr. Wyndham JAMES, Tyntranch, Ystradowen, for £1,050; the freehold accomodation pasture field, situate opposite the Lake Farm, was sold to Mr. L. GRIFFITHS, Barry, for £85; the freehold cottage and forge known as Forge Cottage, St. Mary Church, was sold to Mr. BAKER for £220. There was a good attendance at the Gwyn-hall, on Tuesday night when Councillor Bart CRONIN, Swansea, a recent convert from Labour to Conservative, gave an address on the Conservastive Trade Unionist. He said he left the Labour movement to start with for religious reasons. Dr. Llewelyn LEWIS presided. There was a considerable element of opposition, and a number of questions were asked. " A very able and ingenious argument" was the description applied by Mr. Justice ROMER in the Chancery Division to the submissions of Miss Robina STEVENS, the Swansea lady barrister, who represented certain parties in a summons taken by a Harrogate lady for the decision of a question arising under the will of her husband, a worsted spinner. From the Western Mail, April 21, 1876.  (Fifty Years Ago). Mountain Ash Centenarians.- James JONES, of Mountain Ash, died on Friday aged 106 years, at 8, Ivor-street. His mother is said to have been 102 years old when she died.  (still 50 years ago). National Union of Miners.  The Monmouthshire and South Wales branch of the National Union of Miners, who are sitting in conference at Aberdare, have adopted a petition in favour of Mr. MacDONALD'S Compensation Bill, which is now before the the House of Commons. Mr. William ABRAHAM, of Lougher, was elected president; Mr. David POWELL, Old Tredegar, vice-president; Mr. Edmund WILLIAMS, Bute Arms, Aberdare, treasurer; Mr. Samuel DAVIES, Aberdare, secretary; and Messrs. W. BEVAN, Maesteg; J. CONNICK, Merthyr; H. MITCHARD, Blackwood; J. WINDSOR, Neath; H. ROWLANDS, Rhondda; and David POWELL, Old Tredegar, as members of the central board. News in brief. The Rev. B.T. JONES, pastor of Bethlehem Green, Neath, who has been ill for some time, is recuperating at Porthcawl. Mrs. Ellen HARRIS, an ex-chairman of Swansea Board of Guardians, has been seriously ill, but now is recovering at Llanwrtyd Wells. The condition of Mr. T.H. MALLETT, the father of Tom MALLETT (the former Welsh Rugby Union referee), was very serious on Tuesday evening. The Rev. W.J. PHILLIPS, pastor of the Unitarian Church at Nottage, Porthcawl, has returned home, but is not yet fit to take up his  ministerial duties. Mr. Gethin LEWIS, J.P., Cardiff, who has been confined to the house for a month with influenza, is now much better, and has been able to sit for a few hours for the past few days. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday April 21st 1926. Before Lord MERRIVALE, the President, in the Divorce Court on Tuesday, Mrs. Grace Margaret STREET, of wimbledon petitioned for divorce from her husband William Owen M. STREET, who did not defend. Petitioner gave evidence that they were married in Cardiff 1919 and lived at Westbourne-road, Penarth, and other places. He was a coal foreman at Cardiff Docks. In the summer of 1924, they got to know a Mrs.Jane TOMKINS, who became very friendly and frequently visited the house. Witness did not suspect anything wrong. In August, 1924, respondent left her, saying that he was going for a sea trip as a holiday. He returned home and she believed he had been on a sea trip. She discovered subsequently that he had been away to Newport with a woman. One day, he pulled some newspapers out of his pocket and a letter fell out. She picked it up and questioned him about it. He insisted on having it back, and he left the house and they had not lived together since. Evidence was given that respondent stayed at the Westgaste Hotel, Newport, in August 1924. A decree nisi was granted with costs. The funeral took place in the Cardiff Cemetery on Tuesday of Mr. Thomas LEAN, of Caradog-avenue, Cadoxton, Barry, formerly overseer of the Barry Post-office, who died suddenly on Saturday morning. The Rev. J.A. BEVAN-JONES, rector of Merthyr Dyfan, Barry, officiated at the cemetery, where there was a large attendance. The chief mourners were Mrs. LEAN (widow), Miss Estelle LEAN, Mr Jack LEAN (London), and Mr. William LEAN (Leeds), brothers; Mr. Charles WILLIAMS (Cardiff), Mr. Edwin CRABB (Newcastle), and Mr. W.H. PRICE Llandough (brothers-in-law), Mrs. I. PROSSER, Merthyr; Mrs. W. H. PRICE, Mrs. L.G.W. WESTLAKE, Cardiff; Mrs. F. PRICE, Cardiff; and Mrs. CRABB (sisters); Mr. Ivor HORVOD, Penarth (cousin); Mr. J. CAREY (Canton, Cardiff), Mr. N. RHYMA, Rhiwbina; and Mr. Robert ROSSER (nephews), and Mr. HEANS and Mrs. ROBERTS, Barry. There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mr. R.L. DAY, of the Household Stores, Whitchurch, at the Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch, on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. Luther JONES (pastor) and the Rev. J. VINER. The chief mourners were Messrs.Donald, Allan, Richard and Norman DAY (sons), J.A. and George DAY (brothers), the Misses Molly, Gladys, and Beatrice DAY (sisters), Messrs. Frank ROGERS and A.O. WALTERS (sons-in-law). The bearers were drawn from former members of the fire brigade, Red Cross detatchment, and special police, to all of which Mr. DAY belonged. Mrs. Lily Maud LOVE, wife of Mr. T.A. LOVE, of Bradston, Hereford-road, Monmouth, and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.W. SMITH, of Cumberland House, Beckenham, Kent, and The Foreland, Broadstairs, was buried in St. Mary's Church Cemetery on Tuesday. The officiating clergy were the Revs. S.W.E. GILLIAT and C.K. SMITH. The mourners were Mr. T.A. LOVE (husband), Messrs. Herbert, Percy, and Montague SMITH (brothers), the Misses Alice, Florence and Violet SMITH (sisters), Miss Nellie LOVE (sister-in-law), Messrs. T.H. JONES, and D. WHITTINGTON (brothers-in-law. There were several visitors at the Registrar's-court at Aberdare, when Mr. William KENSHOLE took his first sitting since his appointment as registrar for the Merthyr and Aberdare courts. He was warmly congratulated, and, in acknowledging the tributes, he expressed his difficulty in having to follow such an able predecessor as Mr. Rees WILLIAMS. He hoped, however, that with the aid of his fellow solicitors he would be able to carry on the work of the court by "pulling an even oar" between all parties. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday April 21st 1926. After ailing for some years. Mr. James LEWIS, of Llwyncelyn, Abergavenny, died on Tuesday evening, having marked his 80th birthday on the previous day. For 42 years he was an officer of the Abergavenny Board of Guardians, chiefly as registrar and releiving officer at Blaenavon. Mr. LEWIS retired in September 1914, when he was presented by the board and officers with a bureau bookcase in recognition of his services. A native of Govilon, near Abergavenny, he was a grandson of the Rev. J. LEWIS, who for 46 years was pastor of Llanwenarth Baptist Church, of which Mr.James LEWIS remained a trustee until his death. He is survived by a widow and a daughter. Mr. Joseph JONES, who died at 2, Ombersley-road, Newport, aged 77, was formerly sanitary inspector to the St. Mellon's Rural District Council, but retired from that position fourteen years ago. Mr. JONES, who was a zealous Freemason, was master of the Silurian Lodge at Newport 40 years ago, and was a Past  Provincial Grand Warden of the Province of Monmouth. The death is announced of Mrs. Mary JONES, mother of the Mayor of Llanelly (Alderman J.L. JONES) Mrs. JONES, who had resided for many years at Upper-Park-street, Llanelly, was 79 years of age, and was the widow of ex-Police-sergeant James JONES, of the Carmarthen Borough Constabulary. She leaves seven children, another son being Mr. James Morris JONES, master of the Newport Workhouse. After several months' illness, Mr. Griffith T. DAVIES, M.A., solicitor, Aberdare, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs D.P. DAVIES, J.P., Ynyslwyd, Aberdare, died on Tuesday. Unlike his father, who was actively interested in the public life of the town for over half a century and was regarded as one of the leading educationists in the Principality, Mr. Griffith DAVIES never displayed any inclination to identify himself with civic affairs. On his father's death, about five years ago, he inherited Ynyslwyd Estate, which embraces a wide area in the Aberdare district, and the direction of it took up his whole time. The funeral, which will be private, takes place at the Aberdare Cemetery at noon on Friday. An official report states that at the monthly meeting of the Rhymney Valley District of the South Wales Miners' Federation at Bargoed on Tuesday the agent referred to the death of E. Askel WILLIAMS, a rider, of New Tredegar, who was fatally crushed by a journey of trams at the Elliot Colliery. "Indignation was expressed at the attitude of the company in not allowing men to know of the death of a comrade." The facts of the case were, said the agent, that only three men accompanied the dead man to the surface, and help had to be obtained from men on the road to convey the deceased to his home. The agents were instructed to bring the matter to the notice of the company. In the Divorce Court on Tuesday the president. Lord MERRIVALE, heard a petition by Christmas Evan JOHN, labourer, of Old Swan, The Broadway, Treforest, for the dissolution of his marriage with his wife, Gladys Maud, on the ground of her misconduct. The case was undefended. Petitioner, in evidence, said he was married in 1921, and lived with his wife at Mound-road, Pontypridd. There were no children. The marriage was unhappy. His wife went out to dances without him, and in 1923 she left him without warning. He was unable to trace her until 1925. Mrs Mary Jackson HODGSON, of High-road, Twickenham, said that in 1925 Mrs. JOHN was living in her house with a man named JENKINS. Other evidence was given to show that JENKINS came from Pontypridd. the President granted a decree nisi. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday April 21st 1926. WELSH WEDDINGS. Considerable interest was taken in the marriage at St. Thomas' Church, Neath, on Monday of Mr. Dudley E. MORSE (civil engineer), only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William MORSE, Neath, and Miss Lynda M. RICHINGS, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James RICHINGS, Gnollbrook, Neath. The church was prettily decorated and the service fully choral. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Gwilym FRANCIS, M.A. (rector of Neath) and the Rev. W.T. BRIEN (vicar of Whiteshill, near Stroud). The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of ivory georgette and gatton d'argent, the full Court train being of the same materials trimmed with true lovers' knots of orange blossom. She wore a plain tulle veil with a coronet of orange blossom and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and heather. She was attended by a page, Master Douglas JOHNSTON, the young son of Mr. D. Vaughan JOHNSTON, M.A., of Cardiff (chief inspector to the Central Welsh Board). The bridemaids were Miss Beryl MORSE (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Gladys PITTOCK, of Deal (school friend of the bride). The bride's parents are well-known in the town, Mr. RICHINGS being manager and secretary of the Eagle Tinplate Works, whilst Mrs. RICHINGS is the treasurer of the Neath Nursing Association and a member of the women's sub-committee of the local employment committee. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Lionel WOODMAN, of Cardiff, and the following were the groomsmen: Capt. A.D.G.EVANS, M.C., Messrs. Arthur HARRIS, John H. WILLIAMS, B.W. SIMS, Aubrey DAVIES, and Llewelyn GRIFFITHS. The bride holds the L.R.A.M. diploma and is also a gold medalist of the I.L.A.M. The wedding took place on Tuesday at the Plassey-street Gospel Hall, Penarth, of Mr. E.G.M. STREET, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. STREET, 22, Westbourne-road, Penarth, and Miss Lena WRIGHT, fourth daughter of of Mr. and Mrs. W. WRIGHT, Tyneside, Westbourne-road, Penarth. The bride was given away by her father, and was charmingly attired in ivory georgette, with lace overdress. She wore a tulle veil and orange blossom and carried sheafs of lilies. The bridemaids were Miss Queenie STREET (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss E. WRIGHT (sister of the bride). Mr. L. GOULD carried out the duties of best man. The bridegroom is a well-known Rugby player and is a member of  the local rowing and swimming clubs. After a reception at Tyneside, the happy couple left for Bournrmouth, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The marriage of Mr. Percival Owen EDWARDS, M.A., F.R.G.S., son of the late Rev. Thomas Hyne EDWARDS, Rector of Kington Magna, Dorset, and Mrs EDWARDS of Littlecroft Goring, Oxon., and Miss Edna Merlyne GRIFFITHS, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David GRIFFITHS, of the Leys, Newton, Porthcawl, was solemnised quietly at St. Jame's Church, Bath. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. G. HILLS, vicar of Stythian, Perranwell, Cornwall and Rural Dean of North Carnmarth (brother-in-law of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a two-piece orchid costume, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of lilies. The honeymoon will be spent touring in France. The reception was held at Sherriff's Hotel, North Parade. Medical evidence given at the inquest at Newport on Tuesday on Llewellyn WALTERS 42, of Corn-street, a fish salesman, showed that the post-mortem examination disclosed the fact that the man had a liver weighing 150oz., or three times the normal size. Dr. CRIMPS said he had never before seen anything like it. Death was due to toxemia, following multiple abscesses. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. David John MARKS 35, collier of Awelfan, Bankffoselen, was killed by a fall of roof at the Pentremawr Colliery, Pontyberem. He was treasurer of the Pentremawr Lodge of the South Wales Miners' Federation and a deacon of the Pisgah Baptist Church, Bakffosfelen. He is survived by a widow and two children. In a boxing show organised at the Drill-hall, Merthyr, for the benefit of Mr. Harry CONDIE, the Dowlais boxing preacher, Tosh POWELL (Aberdare) secured a verdict over Young DONOGHUE (Merthyr Vale). The contest was scheduled for fifteen rounds, but DONOGHUE retired in the tenth. HARRIS (Merthyr) beat LAMB (Dowlais) in a three-round bout, while in a 9st.9lb. contest of a like length HARRINGTON (Merthyr) accounted for WATKINS (Abercanaid) in the first round. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesdsy April 21st 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS-continued. DEATHS. JENKINS.- Sunday 18th, at 99, Oxford-street, Nantgarw, Lewis JENKINS, late Cwmaman, Aberdare, beloved husband of Elizabeth JENKINS. Funeral Thursday 2.30 for Aberdare Cemetery. Relatives and friends please meet at Cemetery Four o'clock; G.O. JONES.- On April 18th, at 2, Ombersley-road, Newport, Joseph, the beloved husband of Annie JONES, aged 77. Funeral Thursday, leaving house 1.3; G.O. LEWIS.- At Johannesburg, 26th March, Major Alfred Lester (Mining Engineer), late of Brynfedwen, Treherbert, in his 69th year. NEALE.- At 226, Stapleton-road, Bristol, April 19th, Jane, the dearly-loved wife of Joseph NEALE, formerly of Cardiff. Funeral Cardiff, Thursday, leaving 47, Westville-road, 1.45 p.m., G.O. PHILLIPS.- April 18th, Margaret, daughter of John PHILLIPS, late Cefn Carnau, Thornhill, Caerphilly. Interment Groeswen, Thursday, 4.30 p.m. RICHARDS.- On the 19th April, at the Brunswick Nursing Home, Swansea, John Clifford, aged 17, the dearly-beloved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan RICHARDS, Clifton House, Lladilo. Public Funeral on Thursday, 22nd, April, at Three p.m., from Clifton House, Llandilo, for Bethel, Rhosmaen. SYMES.- At 210, Crogan Hill, Barry, on April 19th, EAllen, beloved wife of Albert SYMES. Funeral Saturday, April 24th, leaving residence at 2.30 p.m. for Barry Cemetery;  G.O. WEAVER.- On April 20th, Rowland Hubert ("Dody"), aged thirteen years, at 6, Gileston-road, Cardiff, the dearly-beloved son of Mrs. and Mr. Geo. E. WEAVER (messrs. SUTTON and WEAVER, Ltd). ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. EVANS. Mr. Thomas EVANS and Family, Hengoed Hall, thank all friends for inquiries, expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral tributes. JOHN.- Mr. and Mrs. JOHN, Dynevor Arms, Croesfaen, beg to thank their friends for floral tributes and letters of sympathy. IN MEMORIAM. ALLEN. In Loving Memory of Francis Alexander, who died April 21, 1921.- Ever remembered by his Wife and Sons. The Lees, Maindee, Newport. JAMES.- In Loving Memory of our dear father Thomas JAMES, who passed away April 21st, 1921. TERRY.- In Affectionate Remembrance of our darling mother, Lilian May TERRY, the dearly-beloved wife of Charles TERRY, Newsagent, Blaengwnfi, who entered into rest April 21st, 1924.- Mourned beyond expression by Husband and Children John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesdasy April 21st. 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL of HONOUR. MONROE.- In Proud and Loving Memory of Willie MONROE, who was killed in France April 21st, 1917, aged 21 years; also of Arthur Stuart MONROE, missing in France May 14th, 1917, aged 20 years.- These dear boys are remembered with infinite love and longing by their Mother. BIRTHS. EVANS.- At Meirion, Grove-road, Bridgend, on April 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. James EVANS, a daughter. SAMUEL.- On April 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. T.G. SAMUEL, Llandyssul, a daughter. MARRIAGES. HARDING - MAPSON-WILLIAMS.- Victor A. HARDING to Gwen MAPSON-WILLIAMS. JONES - VEYSEY.- On April 17th, at Moriah Baptist Church, Risca, Mon., by the Rev. T. Cynon JONES, William Humphrey, second son of the late Rev. M.H. JONES and Mrs. M.A. JONES, of Gorwell, Wattstown, to Mary Madeline, only daughter of the late Mr. Charles VEYSEY and Mrs. Charles VEYSEY, of Risca, Mon. MORSE - RICHINGS.- On April 20th, at St. Thomass' Church, Neath, by the Rev. Gwilym FRANCIS. M.A., Rector of Neath, assisted by the Rev. W.T. BRIEN, Whiteshill, near Stroud. Dudley Essex, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William MORSE, of Cefnparc, Neath, to Lynda Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James RICHINGS, Gnollbrook, Neath. STREET - WRIGHT.- At Plassey-street Hall, Penarth, April 20th, by Mr. R. SCAMMELL, Southport, Ephriam G.M., second son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam STREET, Oakland House, Westbourne-road, Penarth, to Margaret Lena, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WRIGHT, Tyneside, Westbourne-road, Penarth. DEATHS. BALE.- On April 19th., at 3, Farmville-road, Splott, Albert Henry, beloved husband of Amy. Releiving officer for Splott. Funeral Thursday, Three p.m. for St. Saviour's;  G.O. DAVIES.- At Ynyslwydd, Aberdare, on Tuesday, April 20th, Griffith THOMAS, Solicitor, the beloved son of the late David Price DAVIES and Catherine DAVIES. Funeral  Friday Twelve Noon, strictly private.  N.F. EVANS.- On Sunday April 18th, at Astor House, Rhymney, Miss Catherine EVANS, beloved sister of Miss Hannah EVANS. Funeral Thursday next at Four o'clock for Graig Cemetery; G.O.  N.F..- Duw cariad yw. EVANS.- On the 20th April, Daniel EVANS, (Dan), the dearly-beloved brother of David EVANS, of HERBERT and EVANS, Porth. Interment Saturday morning, April 24th, Trealaw Cemetery. Friends meet on Porth-square One o'clock; G.O. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. The marriage was solemnised at Bath Abbey on Monday afternoon of Mr. Douglas NORTH, elder son of Mrs. NORTH and the late Mr. NORTH, of 20, Stanley-road, Bath, and Miss Edith DAVIES, elder daughter of the late Mr. Edward DAVIES, of Bath, and niece of Mrs. Charlotte DAVIES, Hotel York, Bridgend, and Mrs William LEWIS, of Francis-terrace, Carmarthen. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Tom DAVIES, King-street, Carmarthen, and wore a dress of powder-blue crepe de chine, with hat to match. In attendance as maids were the Misses Gladys TOWERS and Elsie TOGHILL. The best man was Mr. Leslie NORTH (brother of the bridegroom). After the wedding a reception was held at the Old Red House, Bath. The honeymoon is being spent at Weston-super-Mare. The bride's going away dress was a fawn two-piece suit, with black hat. Rachel BENNETT, of Ystrad Mynach, and Mary PRICE, of Newbridge, both married women, were remanded at Newport-police court on Monday on charges of stealing various articles, the property of a number of well-known Newport firms. Mrs. Margaret WILLIAMS, a widow of Abercrave, has died at the Swansea Hospital from the effects of an accident last Friday. A horse attached to a cart became frightened and darted away and the shaft of the cart struck Mrs. WILLIAMS on the chest and side. At Maesteg Police-court on Monday Eric FOWLER, Merches-gardens, Cardiff, was summoned for driving a motor-car to the danger of the public. S. LLOYD said the defendant drove his car down Commercial-street, and several people had to jump out of the way. Police-constable GREGORY said FOWLER was going fast, but not driving in a dangerous manner. Defendant said he stopped within the length of his car, and he refused to give P.C. GREGORY his name and address because the constable would not say what it was for. Defendant was fined £2. Defendant's father Jasper B. FOWLER, Bridge-street, Cardiff,. was summoned for obstructing the constable in his duty. Police-constable said when he was trying to take last named defendant's name and address his father pushed witness of the step and said: "Another drink and you will be drunk. We will see into this at once." Defendant denied the allegations and said that the constable was slightly under the influence of drink. Defendant was fined £2. Photograph page (10) Barry Dock Conservative Club Dinner. At the top table;- Mr. W. FOWLER, Mr. T. Preece PRICHARD, Sir. Herbert CORY, Bart., Mr.S. SIMMS (chairman), Mr. J. PAGE (vice-chairman), Mr. H.M. HICKS, the Rev. Turton DIXON, R.N., Missions to Seamen, and Mr. J.H. MORGAN. And the St. Tydfil Amateur Operatic Society's production of "SAN TOY". Three photos'- Mr. Lewis MILLS ("Sir Bingo Preston"). Mr. T. Stuart EVANS (" Capt. Bobbie PRESTON") and Miss Trengrove FISHER ("San Toy"). Miss Megan THOMAS ("Dudley"), Mr. Ted C. MANN ("Li"), Mr. W. SHORTT ("Lieut. Harvey-Tucker"), and Miss Beatrice WILLIAMS ("Poppy"). Production photographs by Bertram OWEN and Co. Amos BRACE, the young Penarth blind boy, who, as reported in Monday's Western Mail, was third in his section at the Hasting's Boys' chess congress on Saturday, is a native of Penarth, and lives with his parents at 22, Wood-street. He is a pupil at the Worcester School for the blind. Mr. H. Rousham ROBERTS, B.A., the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rousham ROBERTS, Temple-street, Llandrindod Wells, has passed his intermediate examination. He is an old pupil of Llandrindod Wells Intermediate School, and was articled to Messrs. E.P. and A.L. CARELESS (solicitors, Llandrindod Wells). He secured his B.A. at Birmingham University. Mrs. C. LLOYD GRIFFIN, of Rumney Court, near Cardiff, has organised a dance in aid of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary Linen Guild, to be held at the Rumney War Memorial-hall on Thursday next, April 22. Dancing will take place from eight p.m. to one a.m., and the tickets are 3s. each, refreshments included. An interesting innovation is a bobbed and shingled hair competition for the best dressed hair, with special prizes, one of which is a free permanent hair wave. John Patrick