Retrospectives: Hen Dy Cwrdd (Chapel), Cefn Coed-y-cymer, BRE; Bow Street, Llanbadarn Fawr, CGN Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. Hen Dy Cwrdd (The Old Meeting House) at Cefn Coed-y-cymer, near Merthyr Tydfil in the county of Breconshire (six pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in June 2000. 2. A three-page account of a visit to the village of Bow Street, near Aberystwyth in the county of Cardiganshire (23 pictures). It includes a set of old photos taken at a Boy Scout camp at Bow Street back in 1928. The feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in November 2003. 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 Tuesday April 20th 1926. Mr. William LANDERGAIN, of 96, Miskin-street, Cathays, Cardiff, formerly traffic inspector under the Taff Vale Railway Company, died at the age of 74. He entered the company's service at the age of fourteen as an office-boy, and rose to the position of traffic inspector, which he held till he retired twelve years ago. Mr. LANDERGAIN was a native of Cardiff, and a member of St. Peter's Church, Roath. He leaves four daughters and one son. Mrs. Mary DYER, of 183, City-road, Cardiff, who for many years had conducted what is claimed to be the oldest-established coach building business in the city, died on Monday morning at the age of 71. She made her home at Roath 45 years ago, and after the death of her husband, Mr. Pharoah DYER, fourteen years later, she carried on the coachbuilding business. Her eldest and youngest sons, were killed in a motor accident on the Newport-road some six years ago, and the shock of the tragedy undermined her health, though none of her friends had suspected that the end was so near. She leaves one son and six daughters. SOUTH WALES BANK CHANGES. Several important changes are announced in the management of the South Wales branches of Barclays Bank. Mr. Idris WILLIAMS, of Caerphilly, has been promoted to Pontypool and Blaenavon; Mr. J.S. PARSONS, Canton (Cardiff), to Caerphilly, and Mr. O.H. GREEN, from the Queen-street branch at Cardiff, succeeds at Canton. Mr. Idris WILLIAMS is a native of Quakers' Yard and gained his banking experience at Cardiff, Barry, and Richmond (London). His first post as manager was at Ferndale, where he stayed for two years, being afterwards transferred to Caerphilly in succession to the late Mr. Davey ELIAS. Mr. WILLIAM'S stay in Caerphilly extends over four and a half years, and he, with Mrs. WILLIAMS, has gained the good wishes of the inhabitants. Mr. WILLIAMS is a member of the Henry Pendrill Charles Lodge of Freemasons, Caerphilly, and two other lodges. He is a football enthusiast, at one time playing for the Cardiff Corinthians and for a London team. He is also a golfer and a keen tennis player. Bowling is another recreation in which Mr. WILLIAMS has distinguished himself, and he has won several championships. Mr. J.S. PARSONS, manager of the Canton (Cardiff) branch, has been promoted to the managership of the Caerphilly branch and sub-branches at Llanbradach, Senghenydd, and Abertridwr. He will leave to take up his new duties almost immediately. Mr. PARSONS joined the staff of the old London and Provincial Bank in 18984, and in 1908 opened the Canton branch, of which he was later appointed manager, with subsequent charge of the Victoria Park branch. Mr. Oswald Henry GREEN, came to Cardiff as chief clerk in June, 1922, the London and Provincial Bank then having been absorbed by Barclays. Mr. GREEN joined up with the Artists' Rifles for active service during the war, later obtaining a commission in the York and Lancaster Regiment. He is a keen tennius player, belonging to the Whitchurch club. Mr. and Mrs. E. BOWEN-DAVIES, of Cardiff, lunched with the Princess Marina at the Ritz Hotel, London, on Saturday. Mr. Walter COOK, of The Mount, Monmouth, retired brewer, formerly of COOK'S Brewery (now absorbed in the Stroud Brewery Company), who died on January 11, aged 65 years, left estate of the gross value of £103,499, with net personalty £101,253. Probate of his will, dated Frbruary 11, 1924, with a codicil of March 14, 1924, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Ada Elizabeth COOK; Mr. Aubrey Paul KITCAT, solicitor, of Tetbury, Yorks., and Mr. Eustace Nugent KITCAT, solicitor, of Warling Dean, Esher. Testator left £250. to his former housekeeper, Fanny Maria SAUNDERS, but if she should have predeceased him, he left £50 to her husband William Percy SAUNDERS; £100 to his old family servant Ellen PEMBERTON; £25 each to Edgar NEWMAN and Richard HOSKINS, if respectively still in his service; three family portraits to his eldest surviving sister, and subject thereto his residence and household and personal effects, motor-cars, and £12,000 to his wife, Mrs. Ada Elizabeth COOK. He left £1,000 to each of his sisters, Elizabeth COOK, Amy Beatrice THOMAS, and Isabella PLAYNE; £500 Helen AVERILL, Maud AVERILL (both of Tetbury), and his brother-in-law Neville THOMAS; £150 each to his nephews Reginald THOMAS; and Somerset PLAYNE, £100 (in to professional charges) to Aubrey Paul KITCAT if acting in the trusts of his will, £50 similarly to Eustace Nugent KITCAT, and the residue of his property to his wife for life, with remainder to his children or their issue in equal shares. Mr. John DAVIES, of 21, Dare-road, Cwmdare, who died on February 23, left estate of the gross value of £1,776, with net personalty £1,759. Probate of the will has been granted to Mr. John Llewellyn HOPLINS, of 21, Dare-road, and Mr. David John DAVIES, of 22, Dare-road, haulier. Wanted, good Housemaid.- State age, wages, &c., Mrs. KNIGHT, Tythegston Court, Bridgend. Porthcawl.- To Let, 12 Acres excellent Pasture Land.- Apply THOMAS, Westfield, Nottage. White Leghorn Week-old Chicks, bred from trap-nested highly-fecund Hens; hatched just right time for winter's egg supply; 1/3d each.- SPILLERS, Cresta St. Fagan's Dismantling Belsize Taxi-cab, 1919; 12/14; splendid body, 5 steel wheels and tyres; all parts cheap.- WESCOMB, 116, Dock-street, Newport. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. A claim for damage amounting to £57 was made at Aberdare County-court, on Monday by Ernest ORGAN, a collier, of Werfa-place, Cwmbach, against Maelgwyn JENKINS, a motor-van driver, of Trecynon, for alleged negligent driving which resulted in injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff said that, having adjusted the stand of his motor-cycle on the Cwmbach road, he was about to move off when the defendant's motor-van approached from behind without any warning and crushed his foot, while an ankle joint was sprained and one of his legs was lacerated. Deputy-judge Clarke WILLIAMS found for the plaintiff, who was awarded £35 damages. The burial of Mr. William Thomas DAVIES, of The Lowlands, Pontnewydd, took place in Holy Trinity Churchyard, the Vicar (the Rev. W.D.I. MACKINTOSH) officiating. Mr. DAVIES, who was 52 years of age, was a son of Mr. Edward DAVIES, J.P., a former mayor of Newport, and a cousin of the Rt. Hon. J.H. THOMAS, M.P. The chief mourners were Messrs. W.E. and E.J. DAVIES (sons), Mr. Edward DAVIES (father), Messrs. E.J. and Herbert DAVIES (brothers), Messrs. T. WHITE, J. JEFFREY, S. BURNETT, G. MARSELL, and A. LEWIS (brothers-in-law), Messrs. O. THOMAS, R. THOMAS, W. DAVIES, (uncles), Mr. Alan DAVIES (cousin), and Messrs. Cecil and William PHILLIPS, and Arthur and E. DAVIES (nephews). Others present included Mr. Cyrus T. CLISSITT. J.P. (mayor of Newport), Messrs.J. GOULD, MOGFORD, LINTON, FREEGUARD, and HIGGS (representing Newport National School Old Boys' association), A. McILLRAITH (chairman of Llanfrecha Upper Council), T. SCOTT, C.T. SCOTT, and H.O. GIBBON. "They were lying in the roadway tangled up in the bicycles," said Police-constable ROBOTHAM, when giving evidence at Newport on Monday against William CLUTTERBUCK and Thomas WILLICOMBE, colliers, of Cwmcarn, who were charged with having been drunk in Fields-road. CLUTTERBUCK was additionally charged with having a revolver in his possession without a certificate, and pleaded that he had forgotten that it was in his pocket. CLUTTERBUCK was fined £1 to cover both cases, and WILLICOMBE 10s. Mr. Richard Glyn EDWARDS, of the firm of Messrs. R.G. EDWARDS and BULL, solicitors Swansea, died at his residence, Park Mill, Gower, on Sunday, at the age of 57. He was a son of the late Mr. Daniel EDWARDS, J.P., of the Duffryn Tinplate Works, Morriston. His elder brother, the late Mr. W.H. EDWARDS, J.P., who greatly developed that business, left a son, Mr. John EDWARDS (uncle of Mr. Richard EDWARDS), who was created a baronet and has since died. Mr. R.G. EDWARDS, who has been a partner with Mr. BULL for many years, played for the Swansea Rugby Club in his younger days. He is survived by a widow, who is the youngest daughter of the late Mr. William WILLIAMS, M.P., of Maesygurwen, Morriston. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. The wide respect in which the late Mr. Daniel MORGAN, chemist, of High-street and Duke-street, Cardiff, was held was manifested at the funeral on Monday when all sections of the citizens were represented. After the service at Mr. MORGAN'S residence in Glynrhondda-street, conducted by the Rev. James DAVIES (Troedyrhiw) and the Rev. Charles DAVIES, (Tabernacle, Cardiff.), the cortege left for Cardiff Cemetery, where the Revs. Charles DAVIES, William EDWARDS, D.D., and D.H. REES (Abertridwr) at the graveside. The chief mourners were:- Messrs.  George and Emrys MORGAN (sons), Messrs. William and Evan MORGAN (brothers). Messrs. Leonard MORGAN and Iestyn Morgan WATKIN (nephews), Mr. Thomas EVANS (cousin), Professor J. JENKINS (Gwili), and Messrs. David JENKINS, and A.J. REES (brothers-in-law). Dr.D. MORGAN-WATKIN, another (bro-in-law), was unable to be present through illness. There was a great number of representatives of the Cardiff Cymmrodorion Society. The funeral took place on Monday of Mrs. BEGG, the widow of Capt. M.J. BEGG, the well known Cardiff captain. There was a requium mass at St. Peter's Church, attended by, among others, Alderman Harold TURNBULL, K.C.S.G., Messrs. Bernard TURNBULL, Arthur O'CALLAGHAN, Frank CALLAGHAN, Charles CALLAGHAN, F.W. LEWIS, and John TIERNEY. The Rev. Father HUGHES, Provincial of the Order of Charity, celebrated the Mass, assisted by the Rev. Father ELSOM. Other clergymen present were the Rev. Canon HANNON, Father Cronin, Father GRIESHABER, and Father LAWRENCE, O.S.B. The Rev. Father FENNELL (rector of St. Peter's) officiated at the interment. A large villa at Cornelly, Pyle, the property of the Margam Estate, and the residence of Mr. BURT and family, was completely destroyed by fire early on Monday morning-only the shell of the outer wall remaining. It is presumed that the fire was caused by the explosion of an oil lamp alight in one of the bedrooms. The fire spread with amazing rapidity, and the occupants had to flee for their lives-the whole of their personal effects being consumed. The heat was intense and the window panes melted in a stream. There was no water supply attatched to the premises and the nearest water hydrant was two miles away at Kenfig Hill. It is extremely fortunate that the prevailing wind wind blew from the west, otherwise the Cornelly Council Schools, near by, must certsinly have been destroyed. The unfortunate family were housed by neighbours, who showed every consideration for their comfort. Caerphilly Dwelling-Houses. Two leasehold dwelling-houses, Nos. 2 and 4 Broomfield-street., Caerphilly, were offered for sale at the Clive Arms Hotel, Caerphilly, on Monday by Mr. Tudor WILLIAMS (F.A.I.), Pontypridd, and were sold to Mr. S. WITHERS, the tenant of No. 2 at £300 and £272.10s. respectively. Mr. R.R. MORGAN, Cardiff and Caerphilly, was the vendor' solicitor. Mr. T.Harold LOVITT (F.A.I.) conducted a property sale at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on Monday, when the following properties were disposed of:-Nos. 5 and 7 Bertram-street, Cardiff, held under leases of 99 yrs, from 1873 at an a.g.r. of £2.15s., were sold for £147.10s. and £150. respectively. Nos.25 and 27, Bradley-street., Cardiff, held under leases of 99 yrs, from 1873 at an a.g.r. of £2.15s. were sold to Mr. G.F. WAKIE, Whitchurch, for £135. each. Nos. 130 and 132, Pearl-street., Cardiff held under leases of 99 yrs from 1876 at an a.g.r. of £2.10s., were sold to Mr. A.G. BENTON, Cardiff, for £162.10s. each. Nos.21, 29, 31, and 41, Cameron-street., Cardiff, held under leases of 99 yrs, from 1895 at a.g.r. £2.4s., were sold for £270. each. No.112, Moorland-road., Cardiff, held under a lease of 99 yrs, from 1899 at an a.g.r. of £2.10s., was sold to Mr. T.J. JEREMY, Cardiff for £335. The vendor's solicitors in respect of all the lots were Messrs. HEARD, Son, and CLOGG, 5, Windsor-place, Cardiff. John Patrick

The burial took place in the Eglwysilan Church Cemetery of Mrs Mary Ann MEYRICK, widow of Mr. Thomas MEYRICK, of the Rose and Crown Inn, Eglwysilan, near Abertridwr. Mrs. MEYRICK, who was 81 years of age, had lived all her life in the district, and she was much respected was evident by the large number who attended the funeral. The Rev. D. Lloyd REES, rector of Eglwysilan officiated. (The Monumental Inscription of the above I found in the G.F.H.S.) Grave B31. White marble headstone-inscription good-faces east: Gwneler/dy/ewyllys./ Er cor am/ THOMAS/ anwyl briod/ MARY ANN MEYRICK/ Rose & Crown, Eglwysilan/ bu farw Rhag 22 ain 1909 yn 67 mlwydd oed./ Hefyd am MARY ANN yr uchod/ fu farw Ebrill 14eg 1926/ yn 81 mlwydd oed./ "A r ol llafur gorphwysfa."/ (Could any kind person translate for those on the List who cannot.) Graves B30 and B32. also have MEYRICKS. John Patrick = = Thy will be done. In memory of Thomas dear husband of Mary Ann MEYRICK, Rose & Crown, Eglwysilan, died December 22nd 1909 aged 67 years. Also Mary Ann the above, died April 14tyh 1926 age 81 years. Jeff

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. Hopkin HOPKIN, licensee of the Prince of Wales Inn, Aberkenfig, was fined £2 at Bridgend on Saturday for supplying liquor to a child under age in an unsealed vessel, and Neita FOULKNER, Bridgend-road, Aberkenfig, was fined 10s. for sending the child. Miss Rita SMART, of Rosemount, Barry Island, was successful at the recent local centre examination of the Associated Board, Royal Academy of Music, in passing the advanced grade with honourable mention in pianoforte playing Miss SMART is a pupil of Mr. Ivor EDMUNDS, L.R.A.M., F.R.C.O., of Barry. With reference to the death of Leslie ROBSON, of 13, Lower Wood-street, Bargoed, who met with a motor-cycle accident at the Limekiln Bend, Machen, on Thursday, relatives write to say that Joseph Leslie and Praid ROBSON were riding towards Machen. Joseph was riding with Praid on the pillion, and these two were fifty yards in front of their brother Leslie, who was riding solo. Ernie THOMAS, whose name was mentioned, was riding from Machen towards the ROBSONS, and had passed Joseph and Praid some 30 yards from where the accident occurred. The funeral of Miss Marion RICHARDS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. RICHARDS, 225, Mackintosh-Place, Cardiff, took place on Saturday at Cardiff Cemetery. The Rev. R.E. SALMON, Roath Park, and the Rev.Thomas LEWIS, Sackville-avenue officiated. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. I. RICHARDS (father and mother), Miss Hilda RICHARDS (sister), and Messrs. Harold, Norman, and Clarence RICHARDS (brothers). A large number of floral tributes received included one each from Roath Park Church,and Sunday School, of which Miss RICHARDS was a member. The burial took place in the Eglwysilan Church Cemetery of Mrs Mary Ann MEYRICK, widow of Mr. Thomas MEYRICK, of the Rose and Crown Inn, Eglwysilan, near Abertridwr. Mrs. MEYRICK, who was 81 years of age, had lived all her life in the district, and she was much respected was evident by the large number who attended the funeral. The Rev. D. Lloyd REES, rector of Eglwysilan officiated. (The Monumental Inscription of the above I found in the G.F.H.S.) Grave B31. White marble headstone-inscription good-faces east: Gwneler/dy/ewyllys./ Er cor am/ THOMAS/ anwyl briod/ MARY ANN MEYRICK/ Rose & Crown, Eglwysilan/ bu farw Rhag 22 ain 1909 yn 67 mlwydd oed./ Hefyd am MARY ANN yr uchod/ fu farw Ebrill 14eg 1926/ yn 81 mlwydd oed./ "A r ol llafur gorphwysfa."/ (Could any kind person translate for those on the List who cannot.) Graves B30 and B32. also have MEYRICKS. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS-continued DEATHS. MENDUS.- On 17th April, Mrs Davies Harris MENDUS, late of Queen-street, Barry. Funeral Wednesday, leaving HOOPERS, Undertakers, High-street, 2.30 for St. John's Welsh Church, Court-road, thence to Barry Cemetery. Relatives and friends meet at High-street and Church. MORGAN.- At Perth Hospital, West Australia, on April 9th, 1926, after an operation, Percy, dearly-beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. MORGAN, formerly of Nerig-road, Manselton, Swansea. PHIPPS.- Sunday, April 18th, at Porth Cottage Hospital, Albert, 39, beloved husband of Mary PHIPPS, 6, Pontrhondda-road, Llynypia. Funeral Thursday, 2.15 G.O. ROGERS.- April 16th, at the Sanitorium Talgarth, Llewellyn H., beloved husband of Mary ROGERS, of 8, Brookland View, New Tredegar. Funeral Wednesday, Four p.m., public, from 15, Church-terrace, New Tredegar. THOMAS.- April 19th (suddenly), at 132, Llewellyn-street, Pontygwaith, May Jane THOMAS (Butcher), beloved wife of William David THOMAS. Funeral Thursday, leaving house 1.30 for Walstone Chapel, Wenvoe, arriving sbout 2.40. TUCKER.- On 17th April, at 7, Sandon-street, Cardiff, Ann, beloved wife of John TUCKER, in her 80th year. Funeral Wednesday, 21st., at 2.30 p.m. .- R.I.P. WILLIAMS.- On April 17th, at the School House, Llanganten, William WILLIAMS (late Head Master, Llanganten Council School), aged 71 years. Funeral Wednesday, Two p.m., at Llanganten Churchyard. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. HARDING.- Mrs. HARDING, 116, Dogfield-street, Cardiff, wishes to thank all kind friends, neighbours, and fellow colleagues for their kind sympathy and floral tributes during her sad bereavement. MORGAN.- Mrs. MORGAN and Family, of 158, Strathnairn-street, Cardiff, desire to thank all kind friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. TAYLOR.- Mr. Alfred E. TAYLOR and Family, Burlington-street, Barry, desire to thank "Sympathiser" and all kind friends for sympathy and floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. EDWARDS.- In Loving Memory of Edward EDWARDS, Chemist, who died April 20th, 1924, dearly-loved husband of Elizabeth EDWARDS, late of 2, Mackintosh-place, Cardiff. HOPKINS.- In Memory of our dear friend Lizzie, who died April 20th 1921.- Fondly remembered by George and Jess. HOPKINS. In Memory of Elizabeth who died on the 20th April 1921.- Dad and Irene. THOMAS.- In Ever Loving Memoiry of dear brother Jack Raymond (late chief accountant Barclays Bank, Harleston), who died at a private nursing home Hove.- He lives-'tis Death is dead, not he."-Peggie, Tom, and Will, Dinas Powis. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday April 20th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. MORGAN.- April 17th, at Ferulea, Cadoxton/Neath, to Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MORGAN, a daughter. MORRIS.- April 18th, at Nurse TUCKER'S, Laytonia-avenue, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. D.A. MORRIS, a daughter. MARRIAGES. BRACE - EVANS.- April 19 at St. Peter's Church, Blaenavon, Kenneth BRACE, of Pembroke-place, Varteg, to Doris Mavis EVANS, Coedavon, Blaenavon. DEATHS. CHOWN.- April 19th, at 72, Pembroke-road, Cardiff, Walter Henry, beloved husband of Elizabeth CHOWN. Funeral leaving residence Thursday, 2.30, for Conway-road Wesleyan Church, prior to interment at Llandaff; G.O. DYER.-April 19th, at 183, City-road (suddenly). Mary, beloved wife of the late Pharoah DYER.- Deeply mourned. EDWARDS.- April 18th, April, at the Cottage, Parkmill, Richard Glyn, the dearly-beloved husband of Mary Beatrice EDWARDS. Private funeral Thursday Next, leaving the Cottage at Two p.m. for Pennard Church.  N.F. EVANS.- 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 18th inst., at 9, Cross Francis-street, Dowlais, Gwen, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. EVANS. Private funeral Wednesday Two o'clock. GRANT.- April 17th, Elizabeth Ann, beloved wife of Peter Grant, Pentyla, Port Talbot. Funeral on Tuesday, April 20th, Twelve Noon; Private. 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 3.30 from residence for Hengoed; G.O. JONES.- On Saturday the 17th April, at 22, Upper Pak-street, Llanelly, Mary, widow of the late J. PRICE-JONES. N.F. JONES.- April 18th, at 2, Ombersley-road, Newport, Joseph, the beloved husband of Annie JONES, aged 77. Funeral Thursday, leaving house 1.30; G.O. LLOYD.- April 17th, at 34, Balaclava-road, Dowlais, Kate, dearly-beloved daughter of Mrs. PALEY, and mother of Elvet and Stanley LLOYD, Memorial College, Brecon. Interment on Wednesday, Three, at Pant Cemetery. MARTIN.-Sunday, April 18th, James Gristwood, the beloved husband of Lilian May MARTIN, 19, Plantagenet-street, Cardiff. Funeral Friday, Eleven a.m., for St. Dyfrig's Church. John Patrick

Hi John Cyrus Clissitt is a relation of mine, and was wondering where I can apply for the photograph you mention. Thank you for your wonderful extractions, love reading them all. Regards Patricia -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J GRIFFITHS Sent: 03 November 2009 19:36 To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926. Number Ninety- Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. Photograph page (10). The Mayor of Newport (Mr. Cyrus T. CLISSITT) was on Saturday the recipient of a presentation from school-fellows of the old National School. Our photograph shows the mayor and his teacher (Mr. Wilfred PHEASEY). --------------------------------------- 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

Sorry last Item should have been Ninety-three. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. Photograph page (10). Shiprepairers and Salvagemen play Golf. - Four phototographs' 1. Mr. COOMBER and Mr. B.C. DAVIES. 2. Mr. G.L. ROBINSON and Mr. J. ELIOT. 3. Mr. J.J. LEWIS, Mr. E.A. QUACK, Mr. R.D. CAIRNS, and Mr. D.K. ROBERTS. 4. Mr. H.J. McDONALD and Mr. A.J. BEVEY. The Mayor of Newport (Mr. Cyrus T. CLISSITT) was on Saturday the recipient of a presentation from school-fellows of the old National School. Our photograph shows the mayor and his teacher (Mr. Wilfred PHEASEY). --------------------------------------- The spectacle of a distracted girl rushing out of a house with her head enveloped in flames caused a scene at Barry Dock on Saturday. Eva LANGFORD, a young Barry Island girl. of 29, Clive-road was engaged in boiling a quantity of fat at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. ALDRIDGE, Regent-street, where she is employed as domestic servant. The substance caught fire, and inflamed her dress, burning her severely about the arms and body. The girl rushed into the roadway, and her screams attracted a number of neighbours and pssers by who promptly smothered the flames with coats and water. Police-contstable W. IRESON, the former Welsh Rugby international, conveyed her to a neighbouring chemist's shop, whence after treatment, she was taken home. Her condition is not serious. Mr. J.G.F. BOSWELL, Cardiff. The death has occurred at his residence 58, Llanfair-road, Cardiff, of Mr. J.G.F. BOSWELL, who was formerly master gunner of the Severn Defences, serving at Lavernock and the Flat and Steep Holms. He was the father of the late Lieutenant Alan BOSWELL, at one time an assistant master at the Canton Secondary School, who was killed in action in 1918. Mr. BOSWELL leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. Clydach Man Dies in America. Mr. Thomas LOGAN, formerly of Clydach, and latterly of the SULLIVAN Hotel, Arizona, U.S.A., died at the age of 44 years. Employed for some years at the Mannesmann Tube Works, Swansea and the Mond Nickel Works, he left for America twelve years ago. He leaves a widow and two daughters. His mother Mrs. LOGAN, resides at Clydach, and his brother, Mr. Bob LOGAN, is a familiar figure in South Wales sporting circles. One of the largest funerals seen in the Undy district for many years took place on Sunday afternoon when Mr. Mostyn Baker LAWRENCE, of Ash Farm, Undy, who died on Thursday at the age of 58, was buried in the parish church cemetery. Mr. LAWRENCE was well known and respected throughout Monmouthshire as one of its leading farmers and cattle dealers. The Rev. F.L. NATHEN, of the Undy Parish Church, conducted the service at the house and graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Baker LAWRENCE (widow), Hubert and Cyril (sons), Elsie, Phyllis, and Ivy (daughters), Mrs LAWRENCE (mother), Mr. Bert LAWRENCE (brother), Mrs. Fred WATKINS (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Fred PHILLIPS (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. W.H. PRICE, (brother-in-law), Will, Walter, and Charlie WATERS (nephews), W.H. BAKER (cousin), and Leonard BAKER (nephew). By the death of Mr. Mostyn LAWRENCE (writes "An old Acquaitance") a remarkable personality disappears from agricultural circles in Monmouthshire. Mr. LAWRENCE, who was a very successful farmer and cattle dealer, attended markets all over South Wales and the West, and was a familiar figure at agricultural shows. He took little or no part in public life, however, and there is only one occasion on record on which he was prevailed open to make a speech.  This was at Magor shortly after the war when a large gathering of local farmers met to honour Mr. W.E. BAKER, of Longlands, popularly known as the "Squire of Redwick," for his war service as a cattle grader. No fewer than seventeen different speakers had testified to the high quality of Mr. BAKER when the Chairman observed "And now I think we will have a word from Mr. Mostyn LAWRENCE." all I have to say is that from the cattle dealer's point of view old Bill BAKER was the limit!" Perhaps Mr. LAWRENCE did not express himself in those exact words, but that is what he meant to to infer. And he subsided the farmers cheered him to the echo, whilst none laughed more heartily than is old friend "Bill BAKER." For brevity and point the speech is probably without paralell in the locality. Mrs. Mary PRICE, the wife of the ex-Inspector Joseph PRICE of the Great Western Railway, died at her home, Oaktree Cottage, Aberbeeg, at the age of 77, after a painful illness. Mr. and Mrs. PRICE celebrated their golden wedding about nine years ago. For many years she was an active member of St. Mark's Church, Llanhilleth. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters. The funeral took place at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery on Saturday of Mr. Thomas DAVIES, a familiar figure for forty years in Barry, where he carried on business in Vere-street as a baker and confectioner. Mr. and Mrs. DAVIES have latterly made their home with their niece, Mrs. John JENKINS, at 253, Gladstone-road, Barry Dock. The funeral was largely attended. The officiating minister was the Rev. Beddoe JONES, B.A., pastor of Jerusalem Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Howell DAVIES, B.Sc., of Mardy, a former pastor. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. INQUEST- at Pyle. " If people carried out their proper duties, this man would have been safe." said Mr. Moses THOMAS (deputy coroner) at the inquest at Pyle on Saturday on J.H. COOK, colliery repairer, 4, Mackworth-road, Porthcawl, who met with an accident at Newlands Colliery on Friday. The colliery owners were represented by Mr. Dan PERKINS, Port Talbot; the Ministry of Mines by Mr. OWENS; and the South Wales Miners Federation by Mr. Page SQUIRES and Mr. Thomas JENKINS. John DAVIES, repairer, of 25, North-avenue, Kenfig Hill, said he was working about 25 yards higher up the slant than COOK when three trams got away. He did not go down; he was overcome by shock. He realised that something had happened, and later on going down as COOK, was being carried up on a stretcher. He had blocked the trams by putting a piece of timber across from a post to an old arm protruding from the ground, and considered that sufficient. Unfortunately, the protruding arm was only in the ground about 18 inches., and was, in consequence, not strong enough to hold the trams. He believed it was firmly embedded in the earth, and had tested it with a sledge. He did not use a chain because he did not have one, and agreed he had never asked for one. The only instruction he had received from the fireman or overman was to carry on with his work. He did not know until afterwards there was a chain twenty yards below. Robert BARHAM, colliery repairer, who had been working with COOK, said he heard trams coming down, and he and COOK jumped out of the way, but the tram fell on the side to which COOK had jumped. E. MORGAN, fireman, said he passed the men working on the slant, and, on inquiring, was told by the repairer that everything was all right. He did not make any examination. He did not notice if any chain was holding the tram. He agreed if he had made a proper examination and chains had been used the accident might have been averted. The company provided chains and hooks. John HARRISON, overman, gave evidence that he had given DAVIES no special instructions. He did not approve of the way he had used the arm to hold the block, it was absolutely unsafe method. There were chains provided. Dr. HANNAN attributed death to shock from grave external and internal injuries and extensive hemorrhage. In recording a verdict of "Accidental death," the deputy coroner remarked: "Somebody is responsible for this accident. The fireman has got his duties to perform for which he is paid. He did not carry out those duties. It was not sufficient for the fireman to ask if it was all right : a man is not paid a high salary for that." Mr. William GLASS, of Rhondda House, 139, Bute-street, Treherbert, ironmonger, who died on January 1st, aged 76 years, left  estate of the gross value of £1,339, with net personalty £145. Probate of the will, dated September 20, 1924, has been granted to his son, Mr. Albert Edward GLASS, of the same address, ironmonger, and Mr. Arthur Francis CRICK, of Custom House, Gloucester, Excise officer. Testator left his residence and his business as an ironmonger to his son Albert, £100 to his son William, £100 and certain furniture to his daughter, Caroline CRICK, and the residue of the property to his son Albert and his daughter Caroline in equal shares. Miss Caroline Elizabeth GIBBINS, of Edge Hill, near Neath, who died on February 9, aged 58 years, daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Joseph GIBBINS, left estate of the gross value of £14, 602, with net personalty £12,276. Probate of the will dated August 14, 1922, has been granted to her sister, Miss Margaret Winifred GIBBINS, of the same place, and her brother, Mr. Theodore GIBBINS, of Glynfelin, near Neath, manufacturer. The testatrix left- £1,000 to the Neath branch of the Christian Alliance of Women and Girls, or if the branch be non-existent, then the sum is to be paid to the Christian Alliance of Women and Girls of Great Britain. The residue of the property she left to her sister, Margaret Winifred GIBBINS. In Canada four-year-old Trevor JAMES, an orphan from a Glamorgan town, has found refuge from the desolation which threatened him following the death of his parents. Trevor's mother died when he was two years old, and his father two years later. He is now within the family of his uncle in Canada. Narrating the story of the child's transport from tragedy to hope, the "Montreal Star" states that when his father died "he found himself alone in a great silent house that was once a home-alone in Glamorgan." When Mr. T.J. JAMES, of Daneforth-avenue, Toronto, heard of his nephew's plight he cabled to friends to send the boy across the Atlantic on the White Star liner Doric. The ship was a new and wonderful world for Trevor, who was unofficially adfopted by officers and crew. Marvellous was the ocean, Trevor's joy at the things which were befalling him did not reach its height until he started on the 1,000 miles train journey from Halifax, where he was in the care of the Travellers' Aid Society. His uncle met him at Toronto, and the little Welsh lad found a haven from the distresses of his loss. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. Lost and Found. Lost on April 1st, between Cardiff and Barry Island, Gold Expanding Wristlet Watch.- Suitable reward on returning to Rosedene, Friars-road, Barry Island. Boxing at Aberavon. The principal contest at Aberavon on Saturday should have been a return bout Tommy JONES (Bryn) and Patsy SULLIVAN (Aberavon) but JONES did not appear. SULLIVAN met Cliff JAMES instead. Both lads put in some hard and fast work for five rounds, when JAMES retired through an injured hand. A rousing and punishing fight was the ten rounds between Phil DAVIES (Neath) and Dick LANDEG (Port Talbot). DAVIES exhibited uncanny cleverness in slipping his opponent's left leads, while he scored with left and right. The decision went to LANDEG. A newcomer to the ring in Frank GREEN (Aberavon) put up a good show against Tom THOMAS (Deri) over ten rounds. GREEN, who was a head taller than THOMAS, boxed well for the first four rounds, after which he showed signs of THOMAS' handiwork. GREEN, however, lasted the disdtance and proved a plucky loser. Mrs. Margaret WILLIAMS, of Brynglas, Abercrave, a widow, has been admitted to Swansea Hospital with injuries sustained by a horse and cart having run into her. One of the shafts struck her in the chest, and she also injured her right side. Mr. T.A. JONES, Wind-street, Bridgend agent of the Acorn Collieries, Llangennech, was badly crushed by a journey of trams at the colliery on Saturday morning while making a tour of inspection. He was removed to the hospital, where he lies in a serious condition. Mr. JONES, was only recently appointed to his present posistion. Leslie ROBSON 28, of Lower Wood-street, Bargoed, whose skull was fractured in a motor-cycling accident at the Limekiln Bend, near Machen, on Thursday night, died at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, on Sunday. ROBSON was driving a motor-cycle near Limekiln bend, with Ernie THOMAS 35, of Machen, on the pillion seat. It is not yet known how the accident occurred. It is a curious circumstance that earlier in the day THOMAS'S brother was motor-cycling at almost the same spot, when he collided with a cow, and received light injuries. John Henry LAKE 5, son of Mr. James LAKE, fruiterer, Nolton-street, Bridgend was knocked down in that street on Sunday by a motor-cycle ridden by Albert S. BOWEN, of Lewis-street, Aberaman, and when removed to the Bridgend Cottage Hospital was found to have a fractured skull and to be in a serious condition. The child endeavoured to run across the road, and before the cyclist could pull up a collision occurred. Bryan HAYNE 8, sin of Mr. and Mrs. W. HAYNE, 72, Princess-street, Barry, was running across the road on Saturday evening, and was accidentally knocked down by a motor-car which came from behind a 'bus. The boy's leg was fractured. A motor omnibus owned by Mr. William EVANS, of Cardiff-road, Quakers' Yard, was destroyed by fire on Saturday evening. The loss is estimated at £800. At about eight o'clock the 'bus was withdrawn from the Pontypridd/Treharris passenger motor-service on account of petrol trouble, and, for overhauling, it was placed on a piece of land ajoining Mr. EVANS garage at the Graig, As the petrol tank was being drained the spirit appears to have become ignited, and the car burst into flames. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS- continued. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. KENT.- Mrs. KENT and Family, Port Talbot, gratefully acknowledge, with thanks, the many letters of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement. THOMAS.- Mrs. R.H. THOMAS, 35, Penylan-road, Cardiff, late of Crwys Hotel, wishes to convey to all friends, too numerous to acknowledge individually, her deepest thanks for the letters of condolence and beautiful floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. ADAMS.- Loving Memory of William Acton (Billey), dearly-loved son of Inspector and Mrs. S. ADAMS, late 4th Engineer of the S.S. Trehawke, lost, in the Straits of Magellan on 18th April, 1925.-Ever lovingly remembered by Mam, Dad, Garfield, and Betty. BABER.- In Loving Memory of dear Dad (Oliver), who died April 19th, 1924, at Maesycwmmer.- Sadly missed by Wife and Daughter. DAVIES.- In Loving Memory of our dear mother, Lucy DAVIES, who passed away April 19, 1921.- Sadly missed by Kathleen and Irene. DAVIES.- In Ever-loving Memory of my dear husband. Howel DAVIES, Primrose-hill, Llantrisant, who died 19th April, 1924. DAVIES.- In Loving Memory of my dear daughter Lucy, who died April 19th, 1921, 6, Church-street, Treherbert.- Mother, Father, and Sisters. JAMES.- In Loving Memory of Amelia, beloved daughter of Mrs. J. LEWIS, Llwyn On. Aldergrove, Porth, who passed away April 19th, 1922. Mother, Brother, and Sisters. In Memory of Amelia, beloved wife of D.R. JAMES, Porth, who died April 19th, 1922. JONES.- In Loving Memory of our dear Doris, who died April 18th, 1920. Fondly remembered by Mother, Father, Brothers.- Loved, remembered, longed for always.- 37, Court-street, Tonypandy. WATKINS.- In Ever-loving Memory of Glyn Mervyn (late Honourable Artillery Company) and William Mansel, the dearly-loved sons of Mr. and Mrs. William WATKINS, Bryn Villa, Cwmllynfell, who entered into rest April 19th, 1920, and April 25th, 1922.- Mam, Dad, Brother, and Sister. John Patrick

Western Mail Monday April 19th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. JAMES.- April 14th, at Oxington-terrace, Pencisely, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. Billy JAMES, a daughter. POVEY.- At 12,Yew-street, Taffs Well, on April 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank POVEY, a daughter. THOMSON.- On April 16, at Stuart House, Hirwaun, to Dr. and Mrs. I.C. THOMSON (nee Dorothy ANTHONY), a son. MARRIAGES. HIGGS - GANDERTON.- On April 17th, at All Saint's Shrewsbury, John Morris HIGGS, son of Mr.and Mrs. W.F. HIGGS, of Clarence Lodge, Thorpe-Hamlet, Norwich, to Josephine Gertrude, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. GANDERTON, Greenclose, Whitchurch, Cardiff. (Special Licence). DEATHS. BUTLER.- Gwladys, wife of Mr. Jack BUTLER, Cattle Dealer, Bampton and Burford, and only child of Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS, Bryn, on March 30th, at the Acland Nursing Home, Oxford, following an operation. JOHN.- Ivor Lewis, on April 16th, suddenly, elder darling son of Mr. Brinley and Mrs. JOHN, Dynevor Arms, Croesfaen, Pontycun. Funeral Monday, leaving house for St. David's Church, Croesfaen, at Four o'clock. LEWIS.- April 17th, at Libanus Manse, Pontardulais, Rev. Joseph LEWIS, beloved husband of Mary LEWIS. Public funeral Tuesday, at 3.30 p.m. N.F. LEWIS.- On April 17th, (Willie), aged 39, beloved husband of Ruby LEWIS, and son of Hugh LEWIS and the late Mrs. Polly LEWIS, Idloes, Merthyr. Public funeral (for Gentlemen only) Tuesday, April 20th for Cefn. at 2.30 p.m. WILLIAMS- On April 17th, at the residence of her daughter, Jane relict of the late Thomas WILLUAMS, aged 84 years. Funeral on Wednesday leaving residence at 10.45 a.m. for St. Martin's Church. John Patrick

Not strictly a genealogy question but someone in Newport might know. In the 19th century (listed in Johns 1880) there was an ironmongers and foundry on Commercial St, WA Baker and Co, that took up the whole block between Commercial St, Corn St, Dock St and Skinner Street - where M&S and the passport office are now. They made iron ranges, baths etc. Apparently this Baker also had a slate works in Maindee, which might well have been the "Newport Enamelled Slate Co. Ltd" listed at 147a Chepstow Road in Kelly 1901. I have been told that this was on the corner of Victoria Ave, where the George Inn is - but the George has been there since at least 1860, when my ggg grandfather had a glass or two of brandy on the day he died! So, my thoughts are that 147a, 5 doors down from the George at 157, might have been the office, and the workshop might have extended back behind the intervening premises to Victoria Ave - on the land now occupied by the former Maindee Baths, which opened in 1938. Does anyone have any knowledge of this slate works, or how long the George has been there - it is possible that it predates the surrounding development which began with the sale of the Fairoak Estate in the 1850s. Thanks Joss

Western Mail Saturday April 17 1926. Six thousand emigrants are leaving the British Isles for Canada during the next few days, and there will be a race across the Atlantic between several liners to be first to open the St. Lawrence season, Quebec and Montreal now being available for disembarkation. On Friday the Cunarders Aurania, from Liverpool, Ansonia, from Southampton, the White Star liner Doric, from Liverpool, and the Canadian Pacific Liner Montnairn, from Glasgow, were the first away, to be followed by the Montrose today (Saturday) and the White Star liner Arabic from Southampton on Monday. Most of the emigrants are travelling under the three pound scheme and include many hundreds of families. One typical family was that of William MARSH, a collier, of South Wales, and formerly of Durham, whose six children included four sturdy boys, the eldest, aged sixteen, having worked in a coal mine. They are going to Alberta and the total cost of transportation, including railway fare, was £19.10s. Under the ordinary third class fare would have been £173. Another collier from Swansea, G. JONES, was taking out his seven children including six boys. L.H. COOK, of 4, Mackworth-road, Porthcawl, was killed at Newlands Colliery, Pyle, by a runaway tram early on Friday morning. Mr. Thomas LEAN, overseer at Barry Dock Post-office, expired suddenly on Friday from a heart attack. Mr. LEAN, who was 55 years of age, leaves a widow and one child. A tragic sequel to a little boy's game of "King of the Castle" was related at the inquest at Newport on Friday on Thomas Charles WHITE, aged seven, whose parents live at the Royal Oak, Llanhilleth, and who died in the Royal Gwent Hospital on April 15. The evidence showed that a number of small boys were playing "King of the Castle" in the playground of Llanhilleth School on what was described as a "parapart" eighteen inches high. In the course of the game the child WHITE was pushed over. When he got up he was screaming and a master discovered that a flat-headed boot stud was embedded in his head.The boy was taken to a surgery and the stud was extracted, but death occurred as the result of complications. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. John Patrick

Retrospectives: Buildings in Merthyr Tyfil, GLA; Horses in Wales (various locations) Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. A selection of buildings in the town of Merthyr Tydfil, county of Glamorgan (seven pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in June 1998. 2. Horses in the Welsh landscape, photographed in various parts of Breconshire, Glamorgan and Pembrokeshire (seven pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in June 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 Saturday April 17th 1926. BOXING. At Aberavon on Friday, Jackie LEWIS (Aberavon) drew with Young YOUATT, of Neath, over ten rounds, after a good bout. In another ten-round contest Joe PARRY (Cwmavon) beat Battling SIKI on points. A scheduled six-round contest between Billy MACK (Blackburn) and O'KEEFE (Aberavon) ended in the third round, the referee stopping the bout to save O'KEEFE unnecessary punishment. Evan GEORGE (Clydach Vale) and Evan PERRY (Treorky) contested a hard bout over ten rounds at the Premier Athletic Club, Treorky, on Friday. GEORGE, the more powerfully built lad, was superior at in-fighting and gained the verdict by a narrow margin. Jack JONES (Merthyr Vale) boxed a nine rounds trial against Alf HIER, Joe LENNARD, and Willy WILLIAMS (Treorky) in preparation for his meeting with Johnny CURLEY (the British feather-weight champion). Mr. Timothy DAVIES, ex-postmaster of the Tonypandy Post-office has been presented with a desk by the Rhondda Post-office employes. Florrie HURLEY, a nursemaid, of Baneswell-road, appeared on crutches in Newport Police-court on Friday to give evidence against Guy K. MURRAY, 13, Clytha-square, who was charged with driving a motor-cycle in a manner dangerous to the public, the procedings being taken as the result of an accident in Friars-road on January 11. Evidence showed that the girl sustained a broken leg as the result of a blow from the footrest of the defendant's motor-cycle. The cycle struck her just as she was lifting the perambulator which she was wheeling on to the pavement. Defendant, giving evidence, attributed the accident to the fact that he lost control of the machine, which was to heavy for him. He was fined 40s., or a month's imprisonment, and his licence was suspended for six months. Dr. R.J. SMITH, the Cardiff coroner, on Friday adjourned the inquest on Sidney John MORGAN 33, of 18, Grove-road, Bridgend, who died on April 7 after being knocked down by a motor-cycle on the Caerphilly-road. This step was necessary because one of the material witnesses was still in too serious condition to attend. A mishap between a tram-car and a horse-cab in Wyeverne-road, Cathays, Cardiff had a sequel at Cardiff County-court on Friday, when Patrick HENNESSY, driver of the cab, sued the Cardiff Corporation for damages. Plaintiff said that on November 2 he was driving his cab from Salisbury-road to Wyverne-road when a tramcar approached. As the car drew level with the cab the rear portion left the metals, injuring the horse and damaging the cab. Plaintiff claim £47.18s. damages, and said his earnings amounted to £1 per day. Ernest Edward THOMAS, of Crwys-road, driver of the tram-car, said the front portion took the points, but the rear portion failed to do so. He was not aware that plaintiff's horse was injured, and so far as he knew the only damage done was to the axle of the cab. His honour said he could not help feeling sorry for plaintiff, but his case failed completely. He entered judgment for defendants. James PROBERT, a Swansea taxi owner-driver, of St. Helen's-avenue, sued J. Llewellyn JENKINS, a lorry owner, for £39.3s. at the Swansea County-court on Friday for damages caused by the alleged negligent driving of a lorry in Waterloo-street, Swansea, on January 4. There was a counter-claim for £49.4s. A collision was said to have taken place at the crossing of Waterloo-street and Orange-street, and plaintiff alleged that defendant's car was driven at an excessive speed, and sufficient warning of his approach was not given. As a result of the collision the taxi was damaged. The defence denied negligence, and alleged that the plaintiff's car collided head-on with the lorry. His Honour decided that the accident was unavoidable, and gave judgment against both the claim and the counterclaim. Mr. John JONES, of Picton-street, Griffithstown, who has completed 50 years as a guard on the Great Western Railway and who will be the recipient of a presentation from the local railway-men to-morrow (Sunday). Mr. J.H. THOMAS, M.P., will make the presentation. Mr. JONES was one of the earliest secretaries of the local branch of the National Union of Railwaymen. John Patrick 

Western Mail Saturday April 17th 1926. Mr. Thomas LEAN, of Carodoc-avenue, Witchell Estate, Cadoxton-Barry, overseer at the Barry General Post-office, died suddenly at his home on Friday morning. He was at work the previous evening apparently in his usual health, and his death was attributed to a heart affection. ? Commencing his career at the Cardiff General Post-office he was transferred twenty years ago to Barry office as overseer. Mr. LEAN, who was the son of the late Mr. John LEAN, librarian, Swansea, took an active interest in local sport, and was closely associated with many post-office workers' organisations. He was a member of St. Paul's Church, Barry. He is survived by a widow and daughter. Mr. William Thomas DAVIES, of Pontnewydd, son of Councillor Edward DAVIES, J.P., of Cardiff-road, Newport, died at Pontnewydd, at the age of 52. He leaves a widow and two sons. Mrs. Hannah MORGAN, wife of Alderman, C.B.E., J.P., four times mayor of Neath and a former chairman of the Glamorgan County Council, died at Bryn Clydach, Neath, on Friday. Mrs. MORGAN was 76 years of age and a native of Neath. In 1919 Alderman and Mrs. MORGAN  celebrated their golden wedding. Throughout her husband's public career she assisted him whole-heartedly, and filled the roll of Mayoress of Neath to general satisfaction on four occaisions, She was an active member of Gnoll-road Congregational Church. She is survived by her husband and five married daughters. A large and representative gathering attended the funeral at Penarth on Friday of Mr. Harry SNELL, formerly agent for the Plymouth Estate. At a service at St. Augustine's Church the Rev.G.P. SYMMONDS, rector of Penarth, officiated, assisted by the Rev. A. Stanley JONES. The chief mourners were:- Mrs. M. SNELL (widow), Mr. F.H. SNELL, (son), Mrs. PEMBERTON, Miss K. SNELL, and Miss G.M. SNELL (daughter), Mr. Charles SNELL and Mrs. SNELL (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. Ralph ERNST, Miss LAWRENCE, and Miss GRIFFITHS. Others present included Messrs. H. DAWE, H.B. HALL, and E.R. SWEET-ESCOTT (representing the Cardiff office of the Plymouth Estate), Messrs. S. V. BRUCE, W.H.L. CHATTEN, and B. ROPER (representing the St. Fagan's office of the estate). Messrs.Stanley SMITH and C.P. DEVEREUX (representing the Penarth Urban District Council), Messrs. E.J. EVANS, F.R. GREENHILL, George THOMAS (Boverton), William JONES, W.L. MORRIS, J.W. MORRIS, E.B. REES, A.C. MacKINTOSH, J.L. PROGER, T. NORTH, G. COOPER, J.J. BRYSON, F.W. MORGAN, and H.E. MORGAN. There was a large attendance at the funeral at Newport on Friday of Mrs. Mary SKUSE, of Alice-street, and aunt of the mayor of Newport (Mr. C.T.CLISSITT), the widow of Mr. Harry SKUSE, Great Western Railway inspector at Newport docks, who died quite recently. The mayor was among the large number of mourners. The Rev. A.A. MATTHEWS, vicar of St. Paul's officiated. WELSH WEDDINGS. LEWIS - HURST. The marriage took place on Thursday at the Congregational Church, Llandrindod Wells, of Mr. W.E. LEWIS, B.A., second son of Mr. and Mrs William LEWIS, Tirpenhad Farm, Ferryside, and Miss Elsie HURST, second daughter of Mr. John HURST and the late Mrs. HURST, of Ravenscourt, Llandrindod Wells. The officiating minister was the Rev. Jonathon EVANS. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a pleated georgette frock of hyacinth blue trimmed with silver lame, and wore a blue and cyclamen hat trimmed with blue osprey. She carried a shower bouquet of fuchsia and cyclamen carnations. The bridemaids were Miss Maud HURST and Miss Flo HURST (sisters of the bride). The best man was Mr. Gomer LEWIS, Alexandra-road, Swansea (brother of the bridegroom). The reception was held at Ravenscourt, the home of the bride, and afterwards the happy pair left for Llandudno, where the honeymoon will be spent. CLOSE - JONES.- The Wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church, Cardiff, of Mr. H.P. CLOSE, Cardiff, and Miss Jeannie JONES, dasughter of the late Mr. David JONES and Mrs. JONES, of Morriston, Swansea. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father OTTWAY. The bride was given awasy by her aunt, Mrs. HADLEY, and Miss R. RICHARDS attended as bridemaid and Mr. C.W. CHABREL acted as best man. The bridegroom, who is a member of the staff of the Welsh Board of Health, as also was the bride, is well known in local Catholic circles, and is the chairman of the Penylan Rugby Football Club. John Patrick