Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

126, High Street, and Market Square, Merthyr Tydfil. RICHARD T. JONES & CO. (Late PHILLIPS & EVANS) Arc now showing a LARGE and CHOICE ASSORTMENT of New Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Capes, DRESS FABRICS AND SILKS, GLOVES, LACES, RIBBONS, WASHING DRESS GOODS, suitable for Spring and Summer Wear. Dressmaking, Mantlemaking, Millinery, AND TAILORING, On the Premises and under the supervision of competent and experienced heads. » PATTERNS SENT POST FREE. + Ladies' and Gent's Umbrellas Re-Covered on Shortest Notice from 3/11t upwards. SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEK— Blouses, Garibaldis, Shirts in Cambric, Grass Cloth and Silks, from 1/9! to 50/- each. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT WE HAVE EVER SHOWN. VISIT OF "THE SECOND GOUGH MR. E. TENNYSON SMITH WILL CONDUCT A Six Days' Gospel Temperance Mission IN THE Oddfellows' Hall, Dowlais, from Saturday, April 18 To Thursday, April 23rd. Doors open at 7.30 commence at 8. The Temperance Choir will sing each evening from 7.30. PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS. SATURDAY-Mr. TENNYSON SMITH will^ deliver from memory the famous Oration by J. B. Gough, entitled "For the sake of others. SUNDAY (AFTERNOON) at 3.30-Special Service for Young People. (EVENING) at 8.15—Mr. TENNYSON SMITH will deliver, from memory, Dr. Talmage's famous discourse, Who slew all these MONDAY—Mr. E. TENNYSON SMITH will deliver Gough's powerful Oration, "Safe and Right." TTTFSDAY Original Lecture, The Drink Demon." WEDNESDAY (AFTERNOON) at 5-Special Meeting for Women. /F.VKNING) at 8—Original Lecture, The Coming Struggle." Admission FREE to all the alwve Meetings. COLLECTION FOR EXPENSES. THURSDAY, APRIL 23KD-SPECIAL NIGHT, TRIAL OF THE NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL ALCOHOL Illustrating the Comedy and Tragedy of the Drink Question. One Shilling Tickets admit by early doors at 7.15. Limited Number of Seats for Sixpence. LET THE HILLS RESOUND WITH SONG." THE NEUMEYER PIANOS. THOMPSON SHACKELL, LIMITED, SOLE AGENTS FOR MERTHYR AND THE PRINCIPALITY. Largest Stock in the Kingdom. Newest Designs. SPLENDID ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION TO THOMPSON AND SHACKELL'S, LTD., CENTRAL MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 118, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, OR ANY OF THE COMPANY'S NUMEROUS BRANCHES. A SPLENDID VARIETY OF THE CELEBRATED ESTEY ORGANS, FROM as. MONTHLY ON NEW HIRE SYSTEM. A MONSTRE TWO DAYS' EISTEDDFOD (UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE) Will be held in a SPACIOUS MARQUEE TO ACCOMMODATE 12,000 PERSONS, AT BRYNMAWR, On MONDAY & TUESDAY, JUNE, 1st and 2nd, 1896, WHEN UPWARDS OF £350 WILL BE OFFERED IN PRIZES. CHIEF COMPETITIONS £ 8. d. putttv fiuAD AT For Choirs not under 150 voices, Ye Nations (Mendelssohn) Prize 100 0 0 And a valuable English Silver Lever Watch, suitably engraved for the successful conductor. MALE VOTCF For Parties not under 60 voices, "Destruction of Gaza" (L De Rille) 1st Prize 25 0 0 2nd Prize 5 0 0 titvvntt F CHOIR (Children under 16)—For Choirs not under 60 voices, 12 Adults allowed to TSe the Tenor and Bass Parts-" O Praise God in His Holiness" (T. Davks, ? q q 2nd Prize 3 0 0 A Metronome value 218., will he presented by Mrs. Davies, Ebbw Vale (from whom copies miv lie had), to the successful conductor winning the first prize. nj T> Thpre will also be 14 SOLO PRIZES of 2 Guineas each as well as Quartet ( £ 4 Prize) x and Duet (3 Guineas), BRASS -RAND—"Gems of Scotia" {Round). First Prize, £20, Second, £12 Third, £6; Fourth, £ 4. TV tition will be carried on strictly under the South Wales and Monmouthshire Association Rules. jT vtW RAND—"Gems of English Melodies" (Round.) First Prize, £ 7 Second, £ 3. DRUM an,r.* • an(j photo will be given by Messrs. Kendall and Dent, Jewellers, London, to the Handsome Timepiece ana x no conduetor winning the first prize. .oitevntat VTOTJN SOLO Violin Solo for Children (Guinea Priz«); and Two Pianoforte sSiS T™ Guinea. respiotively). Also Pri*. for E,„y »„d Recitation,. Programmes now ready, One Penny each, by Post lid., may be had of the Secretary, "POWELL," Eisteddfod Committee-room, Brynmawr. THE COMING CONCERT SEASON. ALL CONCERT GIVERS ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED THAT MR. DAN DAVIES AND HIS CELEBRATED CONCERT PARTY ARE NOW OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR HIGH-CLASS CONCERTS! AT MODERATE TERMS. The Party (Numbering Twelve Selected Voices) consists of well- known Artistes, including Madame MILES-BEYNON Miss CLAUDIA THORNEY, Mr. SAND1ORD JONES, and others, Who will render Solos, Duetts, Trios, Quartettes, and Glees. TT»A Partv is specially trained by the Veteran Conductor of the Met- Ahe y thyr Choral Society, Mr. DAN DAVIES. Accompanist—Mr. D. C. WILLIAMS, Professor of Music. All communications to the Manager-Mr. JOHN BEYNON, Avenue Cottage, Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr. m Rnot<; anci Harness EPPS'S COCOAISE.—Cocoa-Nib Extract. Tea-like).-The PIaIaM M waterproof as a duck's back choicest roasted nibe (broken up beans) of the natural Cocoa ■ 1, as velvet. Adds three subjected to powerful hydraulic pressure give forth a.nd soil .is „n(i nllnws nol- their excess of oil, leaving for use a finely flavoured powder— times to the we u.ibition "Cocooine," a product which, when prepared witn boiling M ertl n up DAL. Awards water, has the consistence of tea, of which it is now IYIBWMW Highest Awar beneficially taking the place with many. Its active principle S I 0 Tins 2d., 6d., Is., and 2s. 6d. being a gentle nerve stimulant, supplies the needed energy all Bootmakers, Saddlers, without unduly exciting the system. Sold only in packets H ■■ HIlB^ather Sellers, &c. (156-204 and tins, bv Grocers, labelled "James Epps and Co., Ltd. I Homoeopathic Chemists, London. SALE NO. 186. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH, 1896. AUCTION MART, COURT STREET, MERTHYR TYDF SALE OF FIRSTiCLASS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. BEDDING, AND EFFFCTS. MESSRS. H. W. ~HA"RRIS ALFD SON WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at their convenient Auction Mart, Cort-street, Merthyr Tydfil, THE FIRST WEDNESDAY IN EVERT MONTH, A VARIETY OF USEFUL AND WELL-MADE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, PIER GLASSES, BEDDING, AND EFFECTS, CONSIGNED FOR SALE. The Auctioneers would call purchasers' special attention to these Moihly Sales, they now ha,jefJ1 established for many years, and the Goods that have been purchased at tetn have given satisfactJ They also beg to state that Goods can be purchased any day privately if dered. The Goods are on view the day previous and Morning of Sale, and -e well worth the «ton of purchasers. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every care taken to ve satisfaction. SALE WILL COMMENCE AT 2 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTEROON. PUNCttJ ATTENDANCE IS RESPECTFULLY REQUITED. Auctioneers' Officeg, t, The Auction Mart, Merthy Tydfil. -t..i ARTISTIC HOMES. COMFORT AN) ECONdY. TRAPNELL AND >ANi ARE NOW PREPARED WITH THEIR SPECIAL SPRING SHqv OF NEW AND ARTISTIC FURlFURE. SPECIAL PRICE FOR DINING-ROOM SUITES, DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, BEDROOM SUITES, BEDSTEADS AN BEDDING. .to NO HOUSE IN WALES CAN EQUAL US IR FURNITURE AND CARETS. SEE AND COMPARE OUR PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID TO LL PARTS. TRAPNELL AND (ANE, 38 & 41, QUEEN STREET, CARPF. CATALOGUE AND ESTIMATES FREE. NEW DEPARTMENT: PERAMBULATORS, BABY CARRIAGES, MAIICARTS. RICHARDSON & C)., THE POPULAR Ballroom Decorators, Bazaar Fitters & Ijuminaors TRADE STREET, PENARTH ROAD, CAIDIFF HA VE undoubtedly the LARGEST and BEST SELECTED STOCK OF ECORATESS IN UL WALES, suitable for Ballrooms, Bazaars, and Banqueting Halls. Decolors to the'rincipal Ball Committees in Glamorganshire. Contractors for Royal Visits, Agricultural hows, Com;-of-Age Festivities, Garden Parties, Eisteddfodau, etc. TRIUMPHAL ARCHES & VENETIAN MASTS ERECTED AT SHORTEST NCCE. Royal Arms, Prince of Wales Plumes, Heraldic Shields, Flags, Banners, Illunnation Iups and Lanterns, for Sale or Hire. TABLING, SEATING, & CARPETING TO ANY SIZED BUIDING. Write for Designs and Estimates to— RICHARDSON & CO., Decorat(S, DISTANCE NO OBJECT. CARDIFF. public announcements. Merthyr Working Men's Building Society. The 51sr APPROPRIATION BY BALLOT will be held at the Offices of the above Society (No. 1, Market-square, Merthyr), on TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14TH, 1896. The: hair will be taken at 8 o'clock sharp by Mr. J. T. Docton, High-street, Merthyr. Preliminary Announcement. MERTHYR DOWLAIS, AND DISTRICT TRADESMEN'S MAY-DAY SHOW PARADE. The SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW WILL BE HELD On Thursday, May 14th, 1896. Schedules of Prizes and Entry Forms will shortly he ready, and may be obtained, together with all information, from the Secretary, GEORGE UPHAM, Church-street, Merthyr Tydfil. NEW QPERA JJOUSE, MERTHYR. Sole Lessee and Manager.MR. WILL SWITHSON. MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, FOR SIX NIGHTS, Important Visit of the most Successful Drama ef the Age, No. I Company from the Princess's Theatre, by arrangement with William Calder, Esq. New Scenery specially made for this Tour. One of the most complete productions travelling. Specially Selected Company of Recognised Artistes, including MR. A. E. PERCIVAL, who will play the part of JIM FARREN, in SHADOWS OF A GREAT CITY, By JOSEPH JEFFERSON, of "Rip Van Winkle" Fame. CONDUCTOR » MR. W. S. CARLYSLE. MONDAY, APRIL 27TH, NANA. Time and Prices as usual. EREI) TRADE MARK "DIWYDRYDD-Y-CYMRY." ir. PARRY AND ROCKE, WELSH WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS SWANSEA. Manufacturers of guaranteed Welsh Hosiery, Flannels, Knitting Yarns. All our goods are labelled icith our Registered Trade Mark for the protection of users. Should there be any difficulty in your obtaining our manufactures, please drop us a post card and*we will at once send you address of nearest draper or dealer. SUPPORT YOUR HOME INDUSTRIES. Wholesale only. To be had of Retailers In every town in Wales. 3482 public Bnnouncer<ntg. SHILOH BISTEDPOD- Church-street, Mertbyr dfit. Monday (6 p m.), April JD, 1896. Sailors Chorus," £1 los., id pitch-pipe to conductor. Compositions to IJemt by April llth, and names of other competitor t the 18th, to either of the secretaries:— D. R. JONES, 1, Curt-terrace, H. LLOYD (Ai Hen), Tyst Office. J. E. COMLEY& SON are now Booking Large Ordes foComing Season for PRESENTATION CHINA, ALLS. PLUSH GOODS, PURSES, ABUMS, FANCY GOODS of all Deceptions, &c., &c. Garden and Flo^&r Seeds In Id. Packet CAREFULLY SELECED 10M SOME OF THE BEST GRCTERS. Special Quotation on oplication. We hold the Largest and Bt-selected Stock of Fancy and General Goods in Son Wales. Our name being so well known needs no filter comment. Note Address :— 23, MOIRA-TERRAC CARDIFF, Close to New Intnary. ESTABLISHED 1880. WDLESALE ONLY. I EVERYTHING QUITE IflW TO SOUTH WALES Temperance Hal Merthyr. POSITIVELY FOR 12 NIHTS AND TWO MATINEES (iLY, COMMENCING MONDK, APRIL 20th. GRAND DAY PERDRMANCES (WITH FULL PROGIMME) EACH SATURDAY AT O'CLOCK. KVERY EVENING AT 8. DOOKIOPEN 2.30 & 7.30 GRAND CHANGE OF PRtGRAMME THE SECOND WEK. Admission 3s., 2s., lv and 6d. Tickets and Pla at THOMPSON & SHACKELL'SMUSIC STORES. THB GREATEST PICTORIAL TRIUMH OF THE CENTUUV. The Charles W," Poole's REALIZATIONS AND REVELATIONSOF NATUTES WONDERS In Sunshine, Storm, Peace and War Just added, Thrilling Realise Tableaux of THE TRANSVAAL Johannesburg 6 years ago, and now—Off to the Gold Fields by Mule Ttfrm. COMMISSIONER-STREET. JOHANNESBURG, TO-DAY. Thoroughly up-fo-date-Runnini the Gauntlet, &c. DR. JIM'S LAST STAND At Doornkop, surrounded by loers.—Entry of the Prisoners into Pretoria, &c. Matejele War—Massacre of Major Wilson and Party. Jape Town. Lion Hunt in Abyssinia, &c., &c., &c. ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN HASSACRES. THE JAP-CHINA WAR. NAVAL BATTLE OF THE YALU! 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An A C11 AI f 112. LAXGDALE, [153-204 ■ UAdmnlL WALTriAMSTOW. Est 1851. public announcements. IMABKET SQUARE CHURCH. NEXT SUNDAY. APRIL 19TH. PREACHER—REV. EVAN JENKINS, Walter-road, Swansea. On Sunday, 26th inst.—Church Para.de of Volunteerl and Police Force. UNITARIAN CHAPEL. REV. PROFESSOR MOORE, B.A., Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, Will Preach SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, MORNING AND EVENING. HOPE CHAPEL, MERTHYR. THE REV. THOMAS EVANS, VICTORIA PARK, LONDON, WILL DELIVER HIS POPULAR LECTURE ON "Charaoters you meet Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush." AT HOPE CHAPEL, MERTHYR, ON MONDAY EVENING, MAY 11TH, 1896. J. GRAY, SEEDSMAN AND FLORIST, 6, GLEBELAND-STREET, Begs to announce LlJaL lie has OFEiVfclJ a liRANGH SHOP at 7, Pontmorlais, High-St., Merthyr. All Orders entrusted to J.G. will be carefully executed. Wreaths, Crosses, Bouquets, Sprays and Buttonholes made up on the premises of the Choicest White Flowers and Maidenhair Fern at the following prices:— 5/ 7/6, 10,6, 12/6, 15/ 20/ and upwards. ARTIFICIAL WREATHS AND GLASS SHADES. Shrubs and Pot Plants in Great Variety. Merthyr Tydfil Urban District Council- SCAVENGING. THE COUNCIL hereby Invite TENDERS for the Supply of HORSES and DRIVERS for the Scavenging of the various Districts, viz. :— 1. Merthyr Town District. 2. Brecon-ri iad and Georgetown. 3. Penydarren. 4. Dowlais. 5. Ahercanaid, Pentreback and Duffryn. 6. Troedyrhiw. 7. Merthyr Vale and Abtrfan. 8. Treharris and Llanfabon. The Contract is to lie for a term of 1 year, com- mencing from the 1st day of May, 1896. A Specification of the Work to lie performed may be seen at the Office of the Surveyor to the Council, and Form? of Ttnder obtained. The Contractor will be required to pay the costs of stamping the contract. Tenders may be sent in for either of the Districts enumerated, or for more than 1 District, and are to be left (under seal) at the Office of the Clerk, 58, Thomas-street, Merthyr, on or before 4 p.m. on Mon- day, the 20th day of April, 1896. The Lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Mei thyr Tydlil, GWILYM C. JAMES, April 16th, 1896. Clerk. GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. THE PREMIER THEATRE OF WALES LESSEE & MANAGER.MR. CLARENCE SOUNES. Unbounded Success and Enthusiastic Reception of the celebrated Actress, MISS WALLIS. (Mrs. Lancaster Wallis) and her LONDON COM- PANY, in the entirely Original Modern Play, entitled-THE WAND OF WEDLOCK. FRIDAY, April 17, by special desire, Miss Wallis will appear in ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR. Doors open 7, commence 7.30. Box Office Open at Theatre Daily from Ten to Four. Telephone, 725. Prices from 6d. to Rl Is. MONDAY NEXT, April 20th, MISS IDA MILLAIS and London Company in NO MAN'S LAND. rjlHEATRE ROYAL, QARDIFF. LESSER SL MANAGER, MR. EDWARD FLETCHER. THIS WEEK, Engagement of the entire company from the Princess's Theatre, London, under the management of Mr. W. W. Kelly, introducing the celebrated actress, MISS LESLEY BELL, as the Empress Josephine, and MR. RONALD BAYNE. as Napoleon the First, supported by the full strength of the Company in A ROYAL DIVORCE, A Story of Waterloo. Prices, 6d. to JB2 2s. Early doors, 6.30. Doors open, at 7 commence at 7.30. Booking Offices, Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's. Telephone, No. 521. MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, THE FRENCH MAID. A new Musical Comedy by the Authors of Gentleman Joe." MONDAY, APRIL 27TH, TRILBY. Excursions. DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN CARDIFF AND WESTON, By the WAVERLEY (Weather and Circumstances Permitting). APRIL. LEAVE CARDIFF. LEAVE WESTON. Thur., 16..9.20 11.20 a.m., Thurs^ 16..10.10 a.m., 4.45. Thur., 16..9.20 11.20 a.m., Thurs^ 16..10.10 a.m., 4.45. 5 45 p m 7.30 p.m. Frii, 17..9.30, 11.45 a.m., Fri., 17..10.20, a.m., 5.0, 8.0, 6.15 p.m. I Sat., 18..10.30 a.m., 12.30, Sat., 18..11,20 a. in., 5.30, 8.30 Mon3?&9.20,11.15 a.m. 2.0 Mon. 20..10.10 a.m., 12.15, n m. 7.30, p.m. Tues., 21..10.30 a.m., 1.0, 3.0 Tues., 21.. 11.30 a.m., 1.45, run. 8.0 p.m. run. 8.0 p.m. Weel., 22. ,11,0 a.m., 1.0, 3.0, Wed., 22..11.50 a.m., 1.45, 5.0 p.m. 4.0, 8.30 p.m. Thurs., 23.. 11.0 a.m., 1.0, Thurs., 23..11.50 a.m., 1.45, 3.0 p.m. 5.15 p. in, Steamer leaves Penarth New Pier ten minutes later" than Cardiff, except trips marked thus t For Further Particulars, Fares, &c., see Bills; or apply, MR. WM. GUY, Agent, 70a, Bute-street, Cardiff; or to P. and A. CAMPBELL (Limited), Cumberland Basin, Bristol. professional. J. J. GORMAN, M.R.C.V.S. (GLASGOW), VETERINARY SURGEON, MEDALLIST HIGHLAND AND AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND, 15, Church Street, Merthyr. HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES SUPPLIED TO STOCKOWNERS. ALL OPERATIONS SKILFULLY PER- FORMED. auctions. ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, APRIL 21 and 23, 1896, Commencing at Two o'clock precisely each day, IMPORTANT TO PARTIES FURNISHING. MESSRS. J. G. MADDOX & SON WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at their AUCTION ROOMS, 25, DUKE STREET, CARDIFF, on the above dates, an immense assemblage of very superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (Removed from various residences for absolute sale) including 6 Hardwood Bedi oom Suites complete, 6ft and 4ft. Wardrobes, Pairs of Handsome Toilets, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, several excellent Carpets, Fenders, Brasses, 5 excellent Dining and Drawing-room Sui tes, Rosewood and Walnut Cabinets, 6ft. and 5ft. Side boards, Bookcases Dining and Occasional Tables, Walnut, and Gilt Overmantels etc., etc., in all about 400 lots. On view morning of each day of sale. Arrangements made to pack and forward all goods T purchased by country buyers. Established 1860. The Goods can be purchased any day privately if desired f2840 RUPTURE.-Important Notice.-S. J. Sherman, Hernia Specialist, still remains at his old addresses- 64, Chancery-lane, London, and 26, King street, Man- chester. Send for his new book of full information, 7jd. post free. Situations taanteb, &c. IF YO U WANT A SERVANT, a SITUATION, a HOUSE, APARTMENTS, 0 to BUY, SELL, or EXCHANGE ANYTHING, ADVERTISE In the PREPAID COLUMN of the Merthyr Times, at the following SPECIALLY CHEAP RATES: 20 WORDS 6d. 20 WORDS FOR THREE TIMES, Is. THREE SIX WORDS. ONE TIMES. TIMES. s. d. s. d. s. d. 20 Words 0 6 1 0 2 0 32 Words 1 0 2 0 .3 0 40 Words 1 3 2 6 3 6 48 Words 1 6 3 0 4 6 The above is the Prepaid Scale for Wanted, To be Let, and To be Sold Advertisements only; for other Charges apply to the Manager, Times Office, Merthyr Tydfil. WANTED, experienced General Servant; refer- ence required.—Apply, Mrs. JELLYMAN, 3, Old Church-place. OR SALE. — BROWN LEGHORN EGGS (Listerkay and Pattens Strains); price, 3s. 6d. per sitting.—Apply to Mr. GEO. GRATTAN, 13, David Price-street, Aberdare. [3699 FOR the convenience of West of England adver- tisers, a copy of the Merthyr Times is regularly filed and may be seen at Messrs. JONES BROS., Adver- tising Agents, 39, Queen's-road, Clifton, Bristol. RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN open to Collect R Rents in Merthyr and surrounding districts. Terms moderate. Guarantee given. -"E," Times Office, Merthyr. [3399 I71IS5I Direct from Sea to Table. 71bs., 2s. lOlbs., 2s. 6d. 131 bs., 3s. 151 bs., 3s. 6d. Cleaned for cooking. Carriage paid. Basses of Prime from 3s. Schooh, &c., contracted for. Lists free. -The ANGLO FRESH FISH COMPANY, Pontoon, Grimsby. INDIGESTION. THE MEDICAL REFORM 11 SOCIETY will send FREE to all applicant* an excellent BOTANIC CURE for Indigestion, Bilious- ness, Liver Complaints, Piles, Rheumatism, Gout and Bronchitis. Address — The Secretary, BOTANIC INSTITUTE, NOTTINGHAM. [3204 IjIREfeH FISH! FRESH FISH! !-S. Noble, ..L1 Fitili Merchant, Grimsby, supplies fish of all kinds. Good quality. I.ow Prices. Regular supply guaranteed. A trial order respectfully solicited. Send at once for quotations and particulars. Fish fryers catered for. [135 A PARTMENTM, Front Sitting-room and Bed- A room, suit one or two gentlemen excellent cooking. —30, Upper Thomas-street, Thomastown. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I will not J31 be responsible for any Debt contracted by my Wife, MARY JANE WILLIAMS, 49, Upper Church-street, Penrhiwceiber, after this date, April 1st, 1896.-Signed, JAMES WILLIAMS. Witness, LEWINGTON SWEKTMAN. IjlOR IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL. — House, 3 Bedrooms. Good position. Appropriation Working Men'sBuilding Society." Rent overpays repayment.—Apply, HOUSE, Times Office, Merthyr. B LAIBERG'S Arcade, Bute-street, Cardiff. BLAIBERG'S Arcade.—Tapestry Quilt, full size, Bplendid pattern, 6s. 6d. BLAIBERG'S Arcade.—Forfeited Concertina, 21s Maker, Lachinel, London. BLAIBERG'S Arcade.—22ct. Wedding Rings, 19s., 3^dwt weight and quality guaranteed. GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—I buy almost everything from you. Let me have some Winter Goods, cheap.—Blaiberg's Arcade. GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—I have been buying here for the last 40 years.— Blailierg's Arcade. GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—You have one, only 5*. 104d. (Railway Overcoats); you can work any weather.—Blailierg'a Arcade. GENERAL Remark* of our Customers.—Red Band Shirt, 2s. 6d., please. I am still wearing one bought here twelve months ago. I have come all the wav from Dowlais for one.—Blaiberg's Arcade. ENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—Speak- JT ing about our 4s. Ansonia Alarm Clocks: It has saved me many a turn."—Blaiberg's Arcade. GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—My Silver Watch cost me 45s,, when we offered our beat Gold Watch at 428.-llIaiberg's Arcade. GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—A friend of mine told me that yours was the best and cheapest place to buy a Gold Albert.—Blaiberg's Arcade. — GENERAL Remarks of our Customers.—South Wales Welsh Shirits, 4s. lid. They cannot be. at the price." But they are. We guarantee it.- Blaiberg's Arcade. LUB AGENTS WANTED, to form Clubs for Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silver Plate, Opera Glasses, Musical Instruments, &c. Members pay 18. per week. Termd, catalogues, &c., KENDAL and DENT, 106, Chea-pside, London. Splendid value Great success. Mention paper. Ladies' and Gents Silver Levers, tea., worth 70s. [3106 MONEY.—If you want it promptly, privately, and at a low rate of interest on your simple promissory notes with or without sureties, apply immediately, enclosing stamped envelope, to Mr. W. P. Thomas, 20, Market-street, Abertillery, or to Rimer and Co., the Don, Aberdare Junction. Special features:—No inquiry fees; reasonable interest which is quoted beforehand universal promptitud?, a day's notice being generally sufficient: no oppression of honest and solvent clients. The Carlton Bank, Ld., for whom Mr. Thomas is Branch Manager, has been established 10 years, and has a capital of jB50,000, consequently no genuine and respectable application n ever refused. [2876 mHE Inhabitants will (>e glad to hear that Pro JL fessor Desmane, the Specialist on all com plaints, has decided to stay in the district altogether, and will give advice free of charge. Head address :— Merthyr: The Dispensary, Westbourne-place, Ply- mouth-road. Tuesdays and Sundays all Day, and until Noon other Days. Dow lais: Merthyr and Dowlais Coffee Tavern, Mondays, 3 until 9 p.m. Pontypridd: City Coffee Tavern, High-street, near Station Gates. Wed- nesdays, 3 until 8.30 p.m. Aberdare Davies' Eat- ing House, 2, Market-street. Thursdays, 3 until 9 P. m. Treharris: 33, Perrot-street, near Railway Station. Fridays, 2 until 8 p.m. Times and places I as usual. Teeth Extracted, 3d. each. [157-9 Suctioneerg, &c. I George Griffiths Jones (For more than twenty years Clerk to Messrs. Frank James and Sons, at Aberdare and Merthyr), 50, GLOUCESTER STREET, ABERDARE, Auctioneer, Valuer, Auditor, Accountant and Estate Agent. Terms moderate, and valuations given on the shortest notice. OFFICES :— 50, Gloucester Street, Aberdare. JOHN F. SEAL, AUCTIONEER, BEGS respectfully to thank his patrons and the public generally for tiieir unstinted support during the last eight years, and trusts that by prompt attention to their commands to further merit the honour of their patronage. BRANCHES OF BUSINESS :-SALES OF PRO- PERTIES by Auction and by Private Treaty. Sales of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. VALUATION of PROPERTIES for MO RTG AGE. TRANSFER and PROBATE. Speciality The Entire Management of Property. OFFICES-5, CASTLE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. [2818 THOMAS HOWELLS, Auctioneer, Valuer, Accountant, House and Estate Agent. THE COUNTY FIRE & LIFE OFFICES REPRESENTED. OFFICES :— 30, Victoria St., Merthyr Tydfil. HEFYD Y MAK YN HYDDYSG YN YR IAITH GYMRAEG. H B An easy way of INCREASING ||| 110 V YOUR INCOME by starting III 1111^ WATCH, &c., CLUBS, for the VkVW supply of BENSON'S Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and other Good, Sound, and Reliable Articles at M^erate Pric^ Terms Liberal. Particulars Post iree.—J. W. BENSON, 62 & 64.LUDGATF. HILL, LONDON, E.C. [3166 All kinds of printing can be done neatly, cheaply and ex- peditiously at the Times Printing Works, Merthyr. Every attention is paid to the smallest as well a the largest job.— Apply to the Manager. Educational. MERTHYR HIGH SCHOOL PRIMROSE HILL. Master: Mr. HARRY DEWDNEY, B.A. Second Master: Mr. W. C. BARRETT, B.A., London Honours in English. Drawing Master, Mr. G. HARRIS, A.C.T. Singing Master, Mr. TOM PRICE, G.L. School hours from 9.30. SOUND PRACTICAL EDUCATION in all usual English subjects. Special attention to Mathe- matics, French and Drawing. Pupils prepared for Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations. Prelim- inary Medicine and Law College of Preceptors, tcc Drill. Games. Boarder-vacancies for next term may now be filled Private Address: 5 COURTLAND TERRACE. HALF TERM WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY* MARCH 2ND. THE COURT GIRLS' SCHOOL, MERTHYR TYDFIL. ——— PRINCIPAL MISS EDWARDS. The course of instruction is preparatory for the Oxford or Cambridge Local Examinations, and the whole school is examined once a year by a University Graduate nominated by the South Wales University College. The School will re-open Tuesday April 28th, 1896. Prospectus, with terms, etc., may he had on appli- cation to Miss Edwards. [3653 SCHOOL OF MUSIC. MISS POLLIE JONES, Associate of the London College of Music, Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, GIVES LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE, THEORY, HARMONY. Pupils prepared for Local Musical Examinations. Prospectus may be had on application ABERDARE JUNCT. VISITED EVERY TUESDAY. ADDRESS 46. RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR. public announcements. W. E. VAUGHAN and COMPANY, LIMITED, General Manager, J. HENRI MACKINTOSH. 32, QUEEN-STREET, 747* 248, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF. 1, CLIFTON-STREET, 748* J 42, WINDSOR ROAD, PENARTH. 126, HOLTON-ROAD, BARRY DOCK. 27, CASTLE-STREET, SWANSEA. SKINNER-STREET, NEWPORT. 19, ARCADE, PONTYPRIDD. 83, HIGH-ST., MERTHYR. AGENTS ENQUIRED IN UNREPRESENTED DISTRICTS. SOMETHING NEW. DYEING BY pOST. Send direct to W. E. Vaughan DYEING BY POST. and Co. (Limited). SUITS, DRESSES, CUR- DYEING BY POST. TAINS, TABLE COVERS, &c., which require to be DYEING BY POST. French Cleaned or Dyed, and save delay and expense. DYEING BY POST. If doubtful whether Goods sent require to be French DYEING BY POST. Cleaned or Dyed, best advice will be freely given. DYEING BY POST. LADIES' DRESSES OR GENTLEMEN'S SUITS DYEING BY POST. Cleaned or Dyed. All Goods at Moderate Price*. DYEING BY POST. W. E. VAUGHAN & CO. (LIMITED), DYEING BY POST. WORKS, LLANDAFF- ROAD, CARDIFF 749* DYEING BY POST. On receipt of Parcel notice will be sent and price stated. DYEING BY POST. Carriage paid one way on orders amounting to 5s. 'NUMBERS ON NATIONAL TELEPHONE. ffiirtbs, Carriages anb Deaths. j MARRIAGE. I POWELL—MORGAN.—April 14. at the Vaynor Church, by the Rector, the Rev. J. E. Jenkins, Mr. Harry Christinas Powell, 6, Club Houses, to Miss Mary Ann Morgan, 6, Garden-street, l'enydarien. both of Merthyr. DEATH. LEWIS.—April 15th, Thomas Lewis, Gellideg, roll- turner, late of Cyfarthfa and Dowlais. Funeral, Saturday 4 o'clock, for Hen-dy-Cwrdd, Cefn.