The Merthyr Express

c. M. & R. CUNSON, Family Grocers, Tea, Coffee & Italian Warehousemen" WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ALE AND PORTER BOTTLERS. ( 67 & 68, High Street* MERTHYR TYDFIEL.

'j ESTABLISHED 1858. i Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MERTHYR TYDFIL. [ H. W. Harris & Son I I.UR. WTXDHAM J. PRZCHARD, A.A.I.) I BECf to direct attention io their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, where they carry JR';sin(;ss as AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS, and GRNERAL AGENTS Consignments of all kinds of .Marketable Goods are received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditious.y t P.1i.;1 advant;HI;"llsly as possible. Stales of Household Furniture are held at frequent Periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal or Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. ales of Property conducted. Auction Mart. Court-street, Merrh.vr Tydfil. sale noT3!>7^ WEDNESDAY, MAR. 3rd, 1909. i Auction Mart, Oourt Street, « MERTHYR. BALE OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FCRNITTIRE. PTANO, PIER GLASSES and 't EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MKSSKS. I H. W. Harris 8s. Son [MR. WVXDHAM J. PUICHAIID. A.A.I.) "V ILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious _» and convenient Auction Mart, as above, the rlRST WEr»NF!Sl)AT EVERY MONTH, a large *nd varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointrnente Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every tSiT? ta'<en *° srivo satisfaction. .e Sale will commence at Two o'clock In tha Afternoon. Punctual* attendance is respectfully reqnested. Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil « ESTABLISHED 187& J. LLOYD- ATKINS J (Follow of the Auctioneers' Institute), A AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE '■ AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER. 1 GELLLFAELOGr COTTAGE, DOWILAIS i T| Valuations Probate, Administrations, and Mort gfge*, aiso for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, &c Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMF SETTLEMENTS ENSURED PENYDARREN. I SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES. Mr. J, LSoyd Atkins < Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute) J TS instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION. 3 UT the CLATSENCK HOTEL, Dowlais, on 1 1 {>AT. February 23rd. 1909, at Seven p.m. subject to IS Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr and Aberdaro Incorporated. Law Society ). L" undermentioned or such other LO'A* PC determined urnrn at the time of Sale, the follow- I' freehold & Leasehold Properties: j LOT 1.—All those Two Freehold Dwelling-houses, «' ''ardens, and Promises:, being Nos. L(B ana I# Rigli-street, Penydarren, Merthyr lydfil, NOW in fhe occupations of Mr. D. T. Price and R. monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to LOT 2 —All those Three Freehold Dwelling- J BOUSES. Gardens, and Premises, being•Nos. 1/Sand High-street, and No. 2. Lewis Court, Peny- jWrcn, .Meitlivr Tydfil, now in the occupation* of I MESSRS. Dan Davies. Charles Jones, and John Phillip Davies, as monthly tenants, at rentals &Jnounting yearly to £ 27 (is. Od. LOT 3.-All that Freehold Dwelling house, J Garden, and Premises, being No. 180, High-street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation 6F Mr. Thomas Jones, as a montnly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £10 8s. Oel. LOT 4c.-All those Two Freehold Dwelling-houses, 1 Gardens and Premises, being Nos. 181 and ISA R High-street, Penydarren, ]Vlerthyr Tydfil, now in the occupations of Messrs- D. W. Edwards an David Davies, as monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to £19 10S. Od. LOT 5.—All those Two Freeheldi Dwelling-houses, RAIHONS and Premises, being Nos. 128 and 1^9, liigh-.treet, Pony-darren. Merthyr Tydfil now in occupations of Messrs. Gwyther and Griffiths, as monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to .24 Us. 00.. LOT 6.— AllthatFreeholdDwelling-house, Garden, and Premises, being No. 21, ELIM-street, Peny- darren, Mort,byr Tydtll, now in the occupation cf Mr. D. Hughes as a weekly tenant, at rental arnouuting yearly to LOT 7.—All that Messuage or Dwelling-house, '4 known as No. 8, Awelfryn, Penydarren, now in the of the Vendor.. The Premises are held under Lease for a term of 999 years, from the 29th September, 1898, at an annual ground rent of £18s. LOT 8— All that Leasehold Dwelling house- Garden, and Premises, being No. 61, High-street- Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupa- ,| tion of Mr. J. Craddock as a weekly tenant, at a tental amounting yearly to £ 16 5s. •; This Lot is held under A Lease for the term of 99 years from the 29th day of September. 1835, at ^the apportioned yearly ground rent of FA 3s. 8d. For further particulars as to Lots 1, o, and 4, » apply to Messrs. | GWILYM: JAMES, CHARLES, & DAVIES. Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfll; I LOTS 5 and FI TSI I 'JOHN THOMAS JONES, Esq.. • Solicitor, Dowlais; Lot 7, to Messrs LEWIS AND JONES, MESSR 'Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; i<ot 8. to JOHN WM. LEWIS, Esq.. Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil; 1Ir to JOHN THOMAS JONES, Esq., ^Solicitor, Dowlais; a$to the whole of the Lots, to the Auctioneer, "ellifaelog, Dowlais. CHARLErrsWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER TRADESMEN'S Debts Bought or Collected, Rents COLLECTED. Accounts Regularly Posted by Special tract. Profit and Loss Accounts and Income IT* CLAIMS Prepared, Quarterly and Annual AUDITS Undertaken, Bankrupts' Statements ot •'■nairs, Arrangement with Creditor*, \aluations for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. EDWARDS BROS., 1 *>. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND ESTATE AGENTS, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS. DOWLAIS, IS AND EXPRESS CHAMBERS, CIEBELAND, MERTHYR. Valuations MADE FOR PROBATE & mortgage. all kinds OF INSURANCES ARRANGED. ^OMPX ATTENTION AND PUNCTUAL SET- TLEMENTS GUARANTEED. WHITE; STAR LINE 'I ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS." LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING CANADA. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL. ► Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade. ^URENTIC, Thur April 29 LAUKBNTIC. Thur., June 5 SOUTH A M PTON—CHERBOURG— QUEENSTOWN~ NEW YORK. KOYAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Caning at Quecnetown Westbound, ûnd Plymouth A Easthound. AIMUNC Wed., Feb. 17 MAJBSTIC Wed., Feb. 24 And regularly thereat ler. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. „ TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. ^E'.RIC Friday, Feb. 26 CYMRIC Sat., Mar. 6 BALTIC Friday, Mar. 12 CYMRIC Sat., Apl. 17 And regularly thereafter. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or | to ISMAY. IMRIE & CO., 30, James-street Liver- Anti regularly thereat ler. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. „ TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. ^E'.RIC Friday, Feb. 26 CYMRIC Sat., Mar. 6 BALTIC Friday, Mar. 12 CYMRIC Sat., Apl. 17 And regularly thereafter. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or | to ISMAY. IMRIE & CO., 30, James-street Liver- ool; Southampton: 1, Cockspur-street, S.W., and 38. Lesdenhall-strcet. London. E.C. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LAKSKST, FINKST AND FASTEST SHIPS TO BOSTON. PROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. ». TO SKW VOItK. 10 gosro.v. j^'etania Sat., Feh. 13 I Ivernia Tues., Feb. 25 ca"ia Sat.. Feb. 20 I Saxonia Tues., Mar. 9 CANADA: FAST ROUTE; SPKCIAI. RATES. tn Ttriiuri'ler Particulars apply to Local Agents; or STEAM&LRTP COMPANY, LTD f patterns of dissert papers, 6d. per dozen. DOAEII, and 4d. per doaen,— H. W. Kouthcy ^;preH 0fi4^s Uerm-rt AUCTION SUMMARY. Mr. J. LLOYD ATKIXS. ,II Feb. 23- Properties at Penydarren. MKRSRS. J. M. BERRY & SON. Feb. 17.—Properties at iUcrfchyr Vale. IS „ Bargoecl. 19 Merthy^Tydfil. Mr. J. L. ('UNNINOH AIM. Mar. D-Fl11"nitllrC at Market Hall, Merthyr. Feb. 17—Furnitura at Dowlais- Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SOX. Mar. 3—Furniture at Auctioil Mart, Merthyr. I' Mr. JOHN HOWELL. Feb. at Aberdare. Mes-rs. PARRY and SON. I Feb. 16,17. IS-MaChincry. Building Materials, See., I at Tredegar Messrs. STRAKER & SON. Feb. Property at Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny By ÖDlèII THE MORTGAGEES. I Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vaie. IMPORTANT SALE OF COTTAGE PROPERTY. kiessrs J. IVB. Berry & Son (Mr. H. SEYMO-JH BERRY, A.A.I.) r HAVE received instructions to SELL BY PUB- L1C AUCTION at the ABERFAN HOTEL, ABERKAN, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th. 1909, at 7.30p.ru subject to the Common Form Condi- tions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society, the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, 1] NAMELY LOTS 1 TO 4.—All those four Dwelling-houses and Premises known as Nos. 21. 23, 25 and 27, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale, nearly opposite the Mount Pleasant Inn, and now in the occupa- tion of monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to £ 16 os. each. These Premises arc held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of March, 1900, subject to the annual ground rent of £ 6. LOTS 5. 6. AND 7.—All those three Dwelling- houses and Premises known as Nos. 30. 32, and 31, Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale, adjoining the Mount Pleasant Inn, and now in the occupation of monthly tenants at rentals amounting yearly to £ 16 5s. each. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the Ibt day of March, 1900, subject to the annual Ground Rent of £ ♦ 10s. Od. t For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers Offices, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil, or to Messrs. FRANK JAMES & SONS, Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil. IN BANKRUPTCY. Re D. J. VAUGHAN. TO BUILDERS. CONTRACTORS, UNDER- TAKERS, POSTING MASTERS, & OTHERS. Commercial Buildings and Union Street, Tredegar. Messrs. Thomas Parry & Son (in conjunction with Messrs. Clarke, Dovey and Co.), under instructions from the Trustee, WILL SELL by AUCTION, on the PREMISES. v v as above, on TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY. February 16th, 17th, and 18th, 1909, the whole of the Machinery, Plant, Building Materials, Horses, Carriages, &c., Comprising Two 10-h.p. Motor Engines, by British Westinghouse Co.; S-h.p. Portable Engine, by Eddington. Chelmsford 6-h.p. Portable Engine, by Gibbons and Robinson; three Mortar Pans; Saw Bench, by Robinson and Co.; three Con- tractors' Tip Carts, Lorry. Mortar Cart. Builders'Materials, including deals, matched and flooring boards, mouldings, door frames, doors, sashes, oak and ash in rough, closet pans and syphons, blue and red coping bricks, stable bricks, junctions, gullies, ventilators, crests, glazed sinks, lavatory basins with brackets, sheet lead and piping, several crates of glass, rain water goods, oils, paints, and a general assortment of Iron- mongery, &c., &c. Undertakers' Materials, including elm coffin boards, coffins, coffin furniture, shrouds. &c. Two excellent Glass-panel Hearses, two Shellabiers. Coffin Carriage, c. Posting Stock, consisting of three Landaus, Brougham, Phseton, three Brakes, Char-a-banc, Wagonette, Spring Cart, three Dog Carts, two Luggage Carts, Pony Trap, &c. 14 Nag and Cart Horses, several sets of single and double Harness, Cart Harness, Lamps and Stable Requisites. Large Furniture Van. Motor Car. Office Furn- iture, including mahogany knee-hole Desk, iron Safe by Cartwriglit, Remington No. 7 Typewriter, Amberg's patent Cabinet lietter File. etc., etc. Catalogues are in course of preparation, and may be obtained on application to Messrs. CLARKE, DOVEY and Co., Queen-street, Cardiff, or to the AUCTIONEERS, Albany Chambers. Newport, Mon. On view Monday, February loth, from 10 a.m. to i p.m. Sale to commence each day at 11.30 a.m. Auction and Estate Offices, Albany Chambers, Newport, Mon. BY PRIVATE TREATY. nnO BE SOLD, or Let on Lease, in consequence JL of the Owner leaving the .District, all that Desirable DETACHED RESIDENCE, Known as RUNNINGTON," Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil. Situate near the Electric Tram- way and in close proximity to both Merthyr and Dowlais. The House is new, commodious, well-decorated. and stands in its own grounds, which are stocked with a variety of trees and shrubs. For further particulars and to view, apply at the Premises, or to LEWIS THOMAS, Solicitor, Runnington, Merthyr. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. GELLIFAELOG. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son HAVE received instructions from Mr. SAMUEL HAWKINS To Let on Leases about Five Acres of Land, Situate at Gellifaelog, admirably suited fo Building Dwelling Houses. LOW GROUND RENT. BEST SITE LEFT IN THE DISTRICT CLOSE TO DOWLAIS. Full particulars and inspection of plans, apply to the Offices of the Auctioneer's, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil. CHARLES M. DAVIES, BUILDING SURVEYOR AND VALUER, t (Licensed 20 Years); MORGAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OFFICES 112, HIGH STREET. PTAVR SPECIFICATIONS, AND QUANTITIES. APPRAISEMENT FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Surveyor the Merthyr New and Improved Build- j Society, the Merthyr Working Men's Building Society and tko Star-Bowkett Building Society. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, 56 CASTLE-STBBET AND POST OFFICE: LANK, MERTHYR. -1 ISAAC WILKS, AUCTIONEER AND HOUSE FURNISHER. Whole or part Houses of Furniture, Surplus Stocks, &c., Bought for Cash or Sold oa Commis- sion. Fortniebly Sales are held at the Auction Rooms, on FIKST and THIRD Tuesdays in every month. Goods on view daily and sold privately if desired. A F. A. PHILLirnS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agenb for the chief Life, Fire, and Acoident Insurance Companies. OFFICE ———— 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. rrulE ncitfrav^a" enibof>«?d no'er., |[ size l?. £ ineU !>y 10-inch, I* voslagc fxiia.— H, W. Southed and Sons, liipreus Office, Merthar» GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. FIFTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT BUILDING LAND PURCHASED, FOR DEVELOPMENT, ¡ BY DAN DAVIES, ESQ., OAKLANDS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. THIS Estate ha.s now been planned out by the Owner for Building plots, and early application is JL invited for sites. Special Features:— Excellent Frontages Easy access to Merthyr and Dowlais: Good Garden Plot to each Site: Low Ground Rents; OPTION TO PURCHASE FREEHOLD: Stone can be supplied from Quarry 011 Site; Building can commence immediately; a fine Selection of Sites suitable for COTTAGES OR VILLAS, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, OR TERRACE BLOCKS. A rare opportunity to Erect Houses FOR OWN OCCUPATION or TO RENT. Terms to suit Individuals or Building Clubs. For particulars apply- EDWARDS BRJS. (D. H.5EDWARDS—ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agents, I. CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS and ''EXPRESS" CHAMBERS. MERTETTR. MARKET PLACE, ABERDARE. MR. JOHN HOWELL. F.A.I. HAS been instructed by Messrs. W. P. Powell & Co., Ltd., of Hirwain, to SELL BY AUCTION at the above place on MONDAY, February loth, 1909, at 2.30 p,m., the following Heavy Delivery HORSES All straight out of hard work, and sold only in consequence of decreased tonnages arriving at the Stations. LOT 1,—" Briton," piebald gelding, seven years °1LOT 2.—" Sambo." black gelding, seven years old. LOT 3.—"Derby," brown marc. aged. LOT 4.—" Black Duke," black gelding, seven ▼ears old. LOT 5.—" Crony, chestnut mare, five years old. LOT 6. Banncrman," bay gelding, seven years old. LOT 7.—" Blossom." boy mare, aged. LOT 8.— Bounce," bay mare, aged. LOT 9.—" Duke," black gelding, aged. All good workers in shaft or chain. N.B.—The Horses will be on view an hour pre- vious to Sale. Terms—Cash. PRELIMINARY AN NOUN CEMENT ABERGAVENNY and RAGLAN, MONMOUTHSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE. Messrs. Straker Ss, Son WILL SELL BY AUCTION at the Greyhound Hotel. Abergavenny, about the middle of February, 1909, a large number of VALUABLE Freehold and Leasehold Houses, BUSINESS PREMISES & BUILDING LAND, at, ABERGAVENNY and LLANFOIST. in suitable Lots, including a FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP at RAGLAN. Detailed particulars and plans are in course of preparation, and may be obtained of the Auction- eers, at Market-street, Chambers, Abergavenny and °f Messrs. GABB & WALFORD, Solicitors, Aborgavenny. J. L. CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENlfe 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speciality-MORTGAGE LOANS 1.1ARKET HALL, WELLINGTON STREET (At Extreme End of Electric Car TerminuliI MERTHYR TYDFIL. TUESDAY, MARCH 9th, 1909. Mr. J. L. Cunningham OTAS received instructions from a big Firm of Jri Manufacturers to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at his AUCTION MART as above, a large consignment of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On view morning of Sale. Sales to commence at 2.30 and 7 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: 19, Glebeland-street. Mer- thyr. Nat. Tel. 24.5 FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Oddfellows' Hall, Dowlais, Mr. J, L. Cunningham HAS received instructions to remove to the above Hall and SELL BY AUCTION, with- out Reserve, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, FEB. 17th, 1909, a Large Quantity of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising four bedroom suites, two dining-room suites, divan drawing-room suite, two kitchen dressers, oak and wainutf sideboard, washstands and dressing tables, bedsteads, iron fireproof safe, pictures, and numerous other Lots. Sales at 2.30 and 7 o'clock precisely. On view Morning of Sale. Auctioneer's Offices. 19, Glebelaiid-street, Merthyr. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a CHAPEL in Arthur-street. Tredegar, for the Bethania Congregational Church. Plans and specifications may be seen with Mr. W. S. Williams, Architect. Elmwood House, Trc- j degar, to whom sealed and endorsed Tenders may be sent by the 20th insr, The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. To Builders and Contractors. TENDERS are invited for Building New Instit- jt ute at Cwm, Mon.. for the Committee. Plans and Specification may be inspected and Quantities obtained (on a deposit of £ 2 2s. Od.) at the A rchitect's office, to whom all tenders are to be sent not later than 20th FeVu-uarv. 1909. ] STANLEY II. HUTCHINS, ] Architect, < Risca, Mon, ] _—— —————————————— < To Builders and Contractors. IF vou are requiring best WELSH ROOFING SLATES drop a Card asking for Prices to W. J. DAVIES, Slate Merchant, 10, The Square, Blaenau Festiniog, North Wales. j To Architects, Engineers, Builders, ie. rF you require a perfect DAMP-PROOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &e.,use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use. Carriage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. NEW BUILDING roR MERTHYR Y.M.C.A. REOPENING OF CAMPAIGN. £ 500 01 the '■KSSIir""10™ SIX SEEKS ■ to meet the B500 promised by Mr. John Cory, J.P. t 21,500 already in Bank. The Committee are anxious to have £ 2,500 thera by March 26th. j Friends who have prom ised kindly note the Secretary 1 Is beginning to collect at once. You will greatly assist J bv sending a cheque direct to the office ;—Y.M.C.A., Church Street. There can be no more stopping', f>lans are itj» the scheme must pro forward. Your subscription or donation is urgently needed. PLEASE GIVE IT NOW. Splendid Show of New Goods. I' H. W. SOUTHEY& SONSF, HEp'nSS! OFFICE, ME I To the Overseers of the Poor O the County Borough of Merthyr Tvdfil, DAVID REES LEWIS ESQUIRE Clerk to the Licensing Justices for the Petty Sessional Division of the said County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil and to JAMES ARTHUR WILSON ESQUIRE the Chief Constable for the said Tettv Sessional Division. XJOHN DAVIES of Nnmbers 4 and 5 Prospect Place Merthyr Vale in the County Borough of Mcrthvr Tydfil General Dealer DO HEREBY GIVE YOU NOTICE that it is my intention to apply.at the Adjourned Annual Licensing Meeting of the Justices of the Peace for the said Petty Sessional Division of the County Borougrh of Merthyr Tydfil to be held at the Court House Merthyr Tydfil in the said Division on Monday the 8th day of March One thousand nine hundred and nine for a Billiard License under 8 and 9 Victoria Chapter 109 in respect of certain premises to be erected and built in Brynteg Terrace Cardiff Road Merthyr Vale aforesaid by me the undersigned as owner. Dated this 8h day of February 1909. JOHN DAVIES. To the Overeeers of the Poor Of the County Borough of Merthvr Tydfil DAVID REES LEWIS tSQUIRE Clerk to the Licensing JustIces for the Petty Sessional Division of the said Counts* Boraugli of Merthvr Tydfil and to JAMES ARTHUR IV/LSON ESQUIRE the Chief Constable for the said Petty Sessional Division. PARRY of the Welcome Coffee Tavern ,J, ontmorlais in the County Borough of Merthyr yA^tr^imuDt .H°use Keeper DO HEREBY GIVE VOU NUiiOE that it is my intention to apply at. the Adjourned Annual Licensing Meeting of the Justices of the Peace for the Petty Sessional Division cf the County s Borough of Merthyr Tydfil to be held at the Court House Merthyr Tydfil in the said Division en MONDAY THE 8th day of MARCH One Thousand Nine Hundred and nfrm°-r ard License under 8 and 9 Victoria Chap- ter 109 in respect of certain -premises known as the Wel- come Coffee Tavern 74 Pontmorlaig Merthyr Tydfil afcre- ya;d of which Hany Mansfield of the Tredegar Arms Owmtaf in the County of Brecknock is the owner. Dattd this 9th day of February. 1909. "KBENKZER PARRY. Merthyi- Tydfil Gas Company. Established 1836. Incorporated by Special Acts of Parliament, 25th June, 1868 and 20th July, 1906. HEREBY GIVEN that the foity- nrsc Yearly Ordinary General Meeting of the ,th5s Company will be held at the OFFICES. Merthyr Tydfll, on Thursday, the 4th day of March next, for the Election of Two Directors and Auditors, and the transaction of the general m?** ? such meetings authorised. The chair will be taken at Three o'clock in the Afternoon precisely. H. P. LINTON, Chairman. Business at such meetings authorised. The chair will be taken at Three o'clock in the Afternoon precisely. H. P. LINTON, Chairman. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN, that the Books of the Company will be CLOSED for the Transfer of Stocks from the 13th day of February wlll.nofc be Re-opened uutil after the holding of the said Meeting. By Order of the Directors, GEORGE WILLIAMS, Gas Offices and Works "ecreiary. Merthyr Tydfil, February lith, 1909. I Merthyr Tydfil Education Committee. MIDWIFERY SCHOLARSHIPS. THE Committee offer two Scholarships to the JL value of jBl2 12s. Od. each towards the cost of training as a Midwife, on condition that the theo- retical and practical training he obtained within the Borough, and provided that the holders of the lps e°tei' into an agreement to practice ao Midwives within the area of the Council for a thefertiftcate* years ^rom date of obtaining Applicants must be resident within the area of the Merthyr Tydfll Borough Council and should be over 21 years of age. r>er-i,?a5iicil^ars may be obtained from Dr. Tydflf °^lcal Officer, Town Hall, Merthyr Applications, giving full particulars as to present anon and age, accompanied by copies of not -vran j roe testimonials, to reach me not later than Monday, the 16th February. E. STEPHENS, „ Clerk to the Committee. Town Ilall, Merthyr Tydfll, 1st February, 1909. Urban Sanitary District of Mountain Ash. PRIVATE STREET WORKS ACT, 1892. 1^"°TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Urban msfcnct Council of Mountain Ash, being' the sanitary Authority for the above-named District, „!ii u°'1, c '-kth clay of January, 1909, in accordance Provisions of the above-mentioned Act, pass tne following resolution, viz: That the Specification of the Works proposed "to be done in sewering, levelling, metalling, ^S^ing, channelling', and making good Glad- within the Sanitary District of «• t»UucJ': an<* the Plans, Sections, Estimate, << u rovisional Apportionment relating to «< £ U now submitted by the Surveyor, ne and the same are hereby approved." AND NOTICE is further given that for a period H.An3™°fi fr0m the 12th dav of February, 1909, P £ „)P- IC?TL0N' Plans- Sections, Estimate, and ™y'^nal Apportionment referred to in the above nJil0n'wi11 }>e kept deposited at the Offices of ?eLonablCellt £ Wlllbe °pen to ^P^ion at all Dated the 12th day of February, 1909 By order of the Council, W. G. THOMAS, Town Hall, Mountain Ash. Surveyor. East Glamorgan Show. I of„the inhabitants of Aberdare will beheld on MONDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY n A"pv at the VESTRY" HALL, ABER- rAwihi /u e PuTOose of appointing a deputation T?a < ni llext Meeting of the Executive of the thi? o»Tlamor £ au Show inviting them to hold All°nrJ! "V August-, next, at Aberdare. E. J. TREVOR JONES, High Constable. WILLIAM MORGAN, Deceased. ALL persons having CLAIMS or DEMANDS ag^mst the ESTATE of WILLIAM aiuHGAN, late of 6. Churoli-street, Penvdarren, Merthyr lydfij, are required to send particulars of sucn claims or demands to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of February, 1909, after which date the assets will be distributed, having regard Dflly to the claims then received. Dated this 10th day of February. 1900. n. FRANCIS ALLEN PHILLIPS. 34, Victoria-stieet, Merthyr Tydfll. Bsdwellty Union. HAIRDRESSER. THE Guardians invite applications for the ap- JL pointment of a Hairdresser at the Workhouse and Cottage Homes, Tredegar. balary £1 7s. (id. per week. All necessary instru- ments etc. will be provided by the Guardians. The person appointed will be required to com- mence duties oil the 29th March, 1909, and to devote the whole of his time to the work. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officer's Superannuation Act, 1896, and to one month's notice. Applications in Candidates own handwriting, with copies of three recent testimonials must be aiadc upon forms which may bo obtained from the undersigned by forwarding a stamped addressed foolscap envelope and must be returned by the 1st March, 1909. Canvassing the Guardians will disqualify H. J. C. SHEPARD. Clerk. 100, Commercial-street, Tredegar. 8th February,. 1909. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ON THURSDAY NEXT, Feb. 18ih, an EXPRESS HALP-DAY EXCURSION (will mn to I.ONOYlN from Merthyr, 12.55 p.m., Abcrfkn, /ard. Li5» I,J llensroed, 1.30 p.m.. »A<1 Hi*-a, Relt:i 5,6 with period botrijii^is. fiills OiWi SUU^im! "x V&w

irtb$, IJlarrmites anb g^atbs.! "'he Charpre for Advertisements under this Beading is j Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 woitis or nortioii of 10. MARRIAGES. !K.\HAM- WiLsni.—On the 10th February, at St. Tydfil's Church. Merthyr Tydfll. by the Rector. Rev. Daniel Lewis, Joseph Lewis, fourth son of the late Rev. J. J. G. Graham, Much Cowarne Vicarage. Bromyard. \V or(;e4er, to Fanny Cecilia, widow of the late Herbert Wilshin, of Bristol. DEATHS. EVANS.—On January 30th. at 11. Alma Row, Merthyr Tydfil. Sarali. beloved wife of Samuel Evans, Senior Guard Rhymney Railway, aged 56 years. Interred at Pant Cemetery. PKICE.—On the 10th inst., at Llwynvreos Farm, Vaynor, Jane Ann, eldest daughter of Mrs. Price, aged 41 years. Funeral on Saturday, 4 o'clock, for Ccfn Cemetery gcxitlciacn only. IN MKMORIAM. HUMPHRKTS. In affectionato remembrance of David John Humphreys, age 15, 4, Glendower- street, Dowlais, who met his death through an accident, February 14th, 11)08. The cup was bitter, the sting severe, To part with one we loved so dear: The trial was hard, we'll not complain, But trust, in Christ to meet again. JOHN.—In loving memory of my dear wife. Mary Jane John, who passed away February 13th, 1905. Aged 55 years. Jesu, in mercy take her, To that dear land of rest. LAMONT.—In loving and tender memory of Mar- garet Alexandra (dear wee Peggie) eldest and dearly loved child of Robert and Margaret Lamont, who fell asleep Feb. llLli, 1903. Very sadly missed. ■WILLIAMS.—In affectionate remembrance of James Williams, of 35. Heolgerrig. Merthyr, who was accidentally killed at Cwm Pit on February 12th, 1908. Ever remembercd by his parents. Thy will be done. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. EVANS.—Mr. Samuel Evans. Alma Row, and family dssire to acknowledge all kind enquiries and the many expressions of sympathy sent them in their ncent bereavement. r.'ITC)IINS. iltr. David Hitchins and family 73, Dowlais Top, desire to tender sincerest thanks to all friends for the sympathy extended to them in e their recent sad bereavement and for the beauti- ful wreaths sent, and regret it is not possible to acknowledge personally all the kind letters they have received. JAMES.—The Misses James, 6, Russell-terrace, Twynyrodyn, desire to thank their numerous friends for the great sympathy shown them in their recent bereavement; also for the beautiful wreaths sent. WILLIAMS.—Mrs. David Williams. 12, Winifred- street, Dowlais, and family, desire to acknow- ledge the beautiful wreaths and the numerous kind expressions of sympathy received in their rcccnt sad bereavement. UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL ARRANGKMKXTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

Advertisement Tariff roil. SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. THREN SIX WOECt. CNCS. Tlfitg. Irimss. t. d 9. d. g. d. 15 Wordso6 1 p 14 16 24 Words 0 9 16 2 3 32 Words 10 2 0 ;5 0 40 Words13 26 39 48 Voids 16 30 46 These Chaig-es apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly canfinad to those which are ordered for consecutive insertion and paid for previous to insertion; if either of these conditions is not complied with, the advertisement will be charged .ft double the above rate. APARTMENTS WANTED. HOUSES WANTED, APAHTMSNTS TO LEi, MONEY WANTED, BUSINESSES fOR SALS, MIS- CELLANEOUS SALES, BUSINESSES WANTED, PARTNERSHIPS WANTFD. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES arc charged at double the above rates. ADVERTISERS using this office as an address for receiving replies to their advertisements under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. PERSONAL. PUBLIC Notice.—I, Frank Reynolds, of 27, Incline Top. Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, Carpenter, jfive notice that I will not be responsible for any debts con- tracted by my wife AMELIA REYNOLDS, of 27, Incline Top, Penydarren. after this date.—FRANK RICYXOLSS, llth February, 1909: Witness, W. Knight Smyth, Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil. F 1* I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE th*t I F? re<v"-IS- iblc for any D^T^CONTTACTEII>> M.*AY ible for any D^T^CONTTACTEII>> EDWARDS, of 10. The Grove, Aberfan, after this date, February 6th, 1909.—Signed, MORGAN KDWARDS, 2, Hart- well-villas Aberfan. Witness, John Davies. F 20 DANIEL SULLIVAN, 21, Lloyd-street, Dowlais, ? hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, TITB-LM, A SULLIVAN, after "this date, February 2nd, 1909,—Signed, DANIEL SULLIVAN Witness, William Sullivan, 22, Lloyd-street, Dowlais. F 22 PUBLIC NOTICE.—This is to eive Notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Susannah Powell, now of 3, Craig, CWIn, Dowlais, late of 55, Edwards-street. Caeracca, after this date.- Signed, WIIJHAM POWRLL, 55, Edwards-street, Caeraeca, Dowlais. Witness, JOB WILLIAMS, January 29th, 1909. p 13 MRS. 8AKAH ANN BEAVAN, 40, Trevet,hick-street, Merthyr Tydfil, is retiring from practice as a Mid- wife. Mrs. Beavan wishes to announce that she has undertaken to lay out bodies. F 13 PRIZE DRAWINGS. PRIZE Drawing for DAVID DAVISS, Steelworks, Ebbw Vale, is postponed until 13th March. WINDING numbers will be published in Merthyr Express," March 20th. F 13 B > E J. Blatchford'S Prize Drawing. This is to give notice that the above Drawing has bsen postponed until March 3rd.-R. II. WILLIAMS, Secretary. F 20 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, CLEAN RESPECTABLE GIRL ABOUT 3FI, MAKE HERSELF GENERALLY USEFUL; REFERENCES RE- quire(i.-SWEIrT, PENRY-STREET, Merthyr. F 13 ANTED GOORTGENERAL.—APPLY MRS. HARRIS, BRY- NON, THE WALK, MERTHYR. F 26 W" ANTED, EXPERIENCED GENERAL, FOR PRIVATE PART OF HOUSE.—APPLY, MRS. MORSAN, QUEEN'S I-IEAD, Dowlais. F 27 W~ ANTED, RESPECTABLE GIRL, MUST UNDERSTAND~AH COOKING; GOOD WAGES GIVEN REFERENCE REQUIRED. Apply, Mrs. SAMUKLS, 12, GWENDOLINE-STREET, Merthyr. F 20 (■^LEAN, respectable girl wanted as General, age about J 18.—Apply Mr. Gcs JONES, Jeweller, Bargoed. F20 \7IRANTEL^Good~General, 17-18 fond of children.— ANTED, Good General, 17-18; fond of children.— W Mrs. POWELL, Sunclad Stores, Cefn Coed, Merthyr. F20 WANTED, AN EXPERIENCED GENERAL SERVANT.— APPLY, MRS. SKAL, WATERSMEET HOUSE, YNYSGAU-SIREET, MERTHYR Tydfil. F 13 APPRENTICES WANTED. WANTED, a RESPECTABLE Bov as Apprentice to the TV Picture Fran) iD. -Apily, M. SHATZ, Arcade, Merthyr. F 27 HAIRDRESSER. — APPRENTICE WANTED, INTELLIGENT AND SHARP.—DAVIES, SWAN-STREET, MERTHYR. F 13 SITUATIONS WANTED. YOUNG GIRL IN HER 16TH YEAR SEEKS SITUATION, WILL-, ING TO DO ANYTHING, HOUSEWORK, NURSERY, OR FACTOR}'. -Apply M 20, Express Office, Merthyr. F 13 SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, TRAVELLER TO CALL UPON TRADESMEN SPLEN- DID TERMS ARRRNGED.—WORKS, 10, BIRKBEOK-ROAD, DALSTOU, London. F 13 APARTMENTS WANTED. TWO UNFURNISHED ROOMS WANTED IN MERTHYR, MODERATE RENT.—APPLY. M 26, EXPRESS OFFICE, MERTHYR.[15 WANTED, SITTING-ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS, BATH- ROOM CONVENIENCE PREFERRED.—APPLY, M. 26, Express" Office, MERTHYR. F 26 BEDROOM AND SITTING-ROOM REQUIRED BY GENTLEMAN MODERATE TERMS TO DINE OUT.—APPLY, M 23, EX- PRESS" OFFICE, Merthyr. F 20 WANTED, sitting-room and bedroom, bath essential* —Apply, M 19, ■' Express Office, Merthyr. F 13 APARTMENTS TO LET. COMFORTABLE Rooms to Let suit one or two Gentle- V, men friends.-Apply, 24, Mount Pleasant-street Dowlais. P 27 COMFORTABLE Apartments to Let for two young c 1\1(>11.-9. Stuart-street, MERTHYR. V 27 I SHARE OF C OMFORTABLE ROOMS FOR RESPECTABLE YCUN<* MAN GOOD BOARD.—19, NEWCASTLE-STREET, MERTHYR F20 SITTING AND BEDROOM, TO SUIT ONE GENTLEMAN.—APPLY 1, DYKE-STREET, MERTHYR. F 20 APARTMENTS FOR GENTLEMAN DINING OUT, BEDROOM USE SITTING ROOM TWO MINUTC3 FROM STATION.—M APARTMENTS for Gentleman dining out, bedroom USE SITTING Rcotii two MINUTC3 from STATION.—M 14, EXPRESS OFFICE, MERTHYR F 13 partuieiits; hot and col 0 J COMFORTABLE APARTMENTS HOT AND COLD BATH NO VY CHILDREN.—APPLY 12, GWENDOLINE-STREET, MERTHYR F 13 BED AND SITTING ROOM TO LET, USE OF BATH, H. & C.—12 FAIR VIEW TERRACE, MERTHYR. F 6 COMFORTABLE FURNISHED SITTING-ROOM and bedroom c to LET, suitable for 2 ladies or -entletuen.-H 12 EXPRESS Office. Merthyr. F20 OFFICES TO LET. OFFICE in Post OWce-lcne, lately occupied by Me 0 thyr Guardian. -Apply, 130, High-street, Merthvr M 13 BUSINESS PREMISES FOR SALE. SHOP and Hous to let, or for sale, established-green- I t- grocer and fish busiiim. -Apply, D. JOKKS 73 Brecon-road, Merthyr. F '27 £ I (DOFB thousand pounds">vill purchase"two Freehold Shops, Premises good position in thriving market town.-Apply, M 21, "Express" Office, Merthyr. 11 F 13 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. "jtf OUSK AND Shop LET, GOOD posiiion, ccnfraF* 8 JB. Jronsnonger pvev i — APPLD? HIMIAQTL JN<IN' w» is^vv R HOUSIES FOR SALE. rj^O Let or for Sale, "Ardwyn." Caeracca Villas, JL Dowlais.—Apply to Wr. R. H. RKES. F 27 COTTAGES.—Two, three rooms, and two six-roomed houses—Apply, WILLIAMS, 86, High-street. Cefn Coed. F 27 Coed. F 27 HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. FOR Sale privately, a dwelling-house and premises iri Twynyrodyn, Merthyr.- Apply A. T. SMITH, House Agent, etc., 4, Castle-street. Merthyr. p 20 PARK Building Estate, Abergavenny. For Sale. 1,000 yarrls of good Grass Turf; also a small rick of prime meadow Hay.—Apply, M 22, "Express" Office. Mer- thyr. F 13 HORSES. TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. FOR Sale, Horse, 15.2, age 5, good in saddle or harness also a 4-wheeler, rubber tyres, with silver-mounted harness, suit doctor.—HAWKINS, Builder, Merthyr. F 13 fTVVO Wagonettes, sea.t 6 or 10 pemoti-t. 216 and jB14 JL Phaeton, upholstered complete,- £ 8 Butcher's Cart. three spring, practically new, £12, cost £ 20.— Apply. VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 READING Cart, high wheels, suit hawker, recently 1 repaired, painted, £8 10s. Grocer's Sack Cart, iight, carry 16 cwt., suit cob 14.2, 19; Baker's Coburg, in good order, suit strong horse, screw brake. £ 9 10s.— Apply to VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORM, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 DOG Cart, roomy, suit farmer or posting, patent axles, suit horse 15 hands, £ 13, worth £ 20; Stan- hope Gig, Warner wheels, patent axle, silver plated furniture, lamps complete, recently cost £32, taken in exchange, accept £19; Shellabier, glass panels, seat 8 persons. excellent condition, cheap.—Apply, VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 SEVERAL light Hand Carts, suit grocers or any tradesmen for parcels delivery, new, £ 4 17s. 6d Lamps: lamps largest stock in district; Tradesmens' square lamps S/6 and 10 (1 per pair, sold elsewhere 12/- and VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 FUNERAL Stock. Second-hand Hearsea £ 30, 20 new patterns. Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes. Eay terms Catalogues, MARSTON'S, Bradford-street, Birm¡;¡g-hall1. STABLING TO LET. STABLE to let at Castle street, Dowlais.—Apply. 3, Bivntirion-street. Dowlais. F 20 OlTABLE, two-stall with Left iu Albert-street, Merthyr. OlTABLE, two-stall with Left iu Albert-street, Merthyr > App]y THOMAS, 130, Iligh street, Merthyr. M 13 "A. -BI. n DOGS. DOG (Black Retriever) for Sale, about 12 months old.—Apply PuiLLirs, Grocer, Merthyr. F 27 MEDICAL REMEDIES PROF. D. THOMAS, MJL P. (E.M.) Magnetic Herbal Physician, 27, Park-place, Merthyr Tydfil, above Theatre Royal. Special Female Corrective Herb Pills, 2j- and 2 6. Thousatids of testimonials. F 27 A DYICE FREE for Stamp. — Mrs. WATSON. Lady Z-V Specialist, 10, Guinea-street, Bristol. M 27 fff^APEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and JL testimonials lree. — Hiasos, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. Nottingham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use UARRISON'S "REfjIADLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Applicat,ion kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4Jrd. and 9d Postage ld.-Gw. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Agents for Merthyr. Rees Thomas aud Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Kvans, 9 and 10, Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, n. Williams, Commercial. street; Abergavenny, Shackleton and Ox, S. Orse, street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans, 43, Beaufort-strcet, A. M.Jones, 42, ling-street; Ebbw Vale, A. 15. Evans, Ida- place, T. Dougnll, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas, The Square; Dowlais, R. P. Rees. 177. Wigh-street Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins, Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30-7-09 MUSICAL. ORG AN 1ST. — W an ted an Organist (Pipe Organ), to act also as Precentor, at Brynhyfryd Welsh Baptist Church, Trebarris.-For further particulars apply to the Secretary, W. R. THOMAS, TreharTis, Glam. F 13 SCHOLASTIC. WANTED by two ladies, a teacher of Spanish, one evening weekly.—Reply to M 25, Express Office, Merthyr. E 27 /"COLLIERY Managers' Exams.; Mines Inspectorate, \_y Scholarships, Surveying, Electrical, and Mining: I Mathematics Examination. Candidates !UCC!'8:)"Hy p. T. n-i IDT pftrci. ■■Lescom-^by p-jsi. &Lu«t of 62 StudiMj^T 1 last Cardiff Managers' Exam. Write for Syllabus, Caui- )' brian Mininff School," Glanffrwd, Porth. F 13 {,,1HORTHAND.—Lessons given at 19, Glebeland, bj' T. B. GREENS, Reporter, Express Office, Merthyr EMIGRATION. USTRALIA.-V7anted, Farmers, Farm Hands and Domestic Servants assisted passages £6 and B3. The Government of New South Wales guarantees em. ployment to approved applicants.—Forms and all inform- ation can be obtained free from the Official Selecting Agents, Thos. Cook and Son, 2. Duke-street, Cardiff. F 27 EMIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, t,o America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, and other Steamship Companies, and to Australia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for trips around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted pas- sages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agriculturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans Navvies, and General Labourers.—Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenallt Aberdare, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. OLD Lead, Brass p,ntl Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JEXKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. thyr. T.S. FOR SALE. Tj^OR SALE, cheap, good second-hand full sized X Billiard Table; want room.—42, Gordon-road, Cardiff. F 13 FOR SALE, the Seats removed from a Church, capable •f seating about 200 people. The above seats, mad* of Pine, are of modern construction and equal to new, and will be disposed of cheap.—Further particulars apply to Mr. J. II. GILBKRT HARRIS, Abergavenny. F 13 V*7ALL PAPERS from lid. per Roll, Any quantity, » large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Dept. 353, TIfF: BARNETT WALL PANSR Co., LTD., Manchester. jy 10 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. fin Articles for 9s. lid.—Knives, Forks, Spoons, Car- W vers, &a. Whist Drive Prizes and Wedding Pres- ents. Sensational bargain list post free. Send immedi- ately.-Sheffleld Cutlery Direct Supply Company, whole- sale manufacturers, Century Works. Howard-street, Sheffield. M 6 SALE 1 SALE A unique opportunity For Sale beautifully carved Oak Clock, polished dark, stands 6ft. 01ns., brass dial, 8-day movement, chimes every 1-honr, cathedral chimes on 4 gongs, & plays a tune every 3 hours on powerful musical box. Tune3 can be altered at will. A rare chance for those who prefer originality. This is the only clock of its kind in the country, original cost £ 30; what offers call and see it; we invite you.—E. R. O. FREEMAN & SONS, The Cash Jewellers, Time Works, 75, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. F 6 MISCELLANEOUS. IjlOR Health, read the lierb Doctor," Id. monthly. To be obtained from TUOMAS Hv. Tipprrr, 9, Church-street, Dowlais. p 20 (^1REY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but by natural ineans acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles, price 1/6 (postage M. extra). Manufacturer -G. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 MADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S.L., is again spending a short winter season in Cardiff. This lady certain- ly surpasses all who have ever visited Wales as a phreno- logist, palmist, &r. Her intuitive powers of petti use into the lives of her clients are marvellous 2 to 9 daily 13, Queen-street Arcade, Cardiff. F37 Exoelsior" box of fine-quality dish papers, 6 J doz. assorted sizes, 9cL the box, postage 3d. extra. —H. W. Southey & Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. CUTLET FRILLS. Boxes of 3 doz., best quality, 6d. per box or separately at 2d. per doz.—U. W. Southey & Sons. Express Office. Merthyr. 'I'UlE Very Latest Novelty! 1 doz. honeycomb pie 1 collars, assorted colours, Is. the box, postage 3d. &extra.—II. W. Southey Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr ICE Cases three dozen assorted tints, It. Od. postage, JL 2d.-Il. W. SOUTHEY, & SONS, "Express" Office, Merthyr. ORIC-ESTER CIll NA.-Splendid amrtment of ele- W gant designs at moderate rices, at SOUTHry gant designs at moderate prices, at SOUTHKY & ^SO.NS, Express" Office, Merthyr. Come and see them. MOURNING Cards sample book of designs sent on receipt of 2s. 6d. refunded on return of books, rs executed immediately.—II. W. SOUTHEY and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. PIE Dish Collars, best quality, Pink or White Is., box of one dozen, postage ljd.—H, W. Southey & Sons, Express" Office, Merthyr. WEDDING Cards a splendid book of the latest de signs (prices to suit all) can be sent on receipt of 2s. 6d., which will be immediately refunded when book is returned.—H. W. SOUTHEY and Soxs, Express Office Merthyr. THE popular box of Table Decorations, 84 pieces. Contents: Two dozen dish papers, by 6}; one dozen dish papers. 10i by 8 one dozen dish papers, 12. by 10 one dozen plate papers. Si-inch diarn.; half-dozen round lace dessert papers. 7HDch diam.; half-dozen round lace desSert papers, 8Hrwh diam.; one dozen ham frills, 18 by 4. is. per box, postage 3d. extra.-ff. W. Southey and Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. BOXES of Cruet Papers, containing 36 papers with lace edges, for three bottles, 7id. six bottles, Is.— H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office. Merthyr. POPULAR Card Games. New pattern book of latest designs in Stationery for round Games, Progressive Whist Invitation and Scoring Cards, Progressive Bridge Golf Whist, "Afternoon Tea" Game Cards," Press Letter" Flower Romanes, Primroses, Pansies, The Game of Ages," etc. The Invitation and Scoring Cards n.rc bojed in dozens, andean ho su>u>!K\l in gniaU quan- lites us required from 1/- per dozen, ij. \Y Sou'hev & SVUe, MttVhj r ft MONEY. MORTGAGES.—Advertiser (residing in Cardiff) h 1.' control of several sums of money available for iJac: v estment, upon leaseholds.— Send full particulars of pro. pcrties offered as security to M 24, Express" Office, Merthyr, M1 of Hand II £10 to £1,000; arranged quick, cheap and privately in any part ot Wales.—Write THE MANASKR, 12, Taff Embankment, Cardiff. MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought 1., houses, or require advances upon their properties, should apply to J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has several sums of money from £100 up to £2,000 for immedi- at advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4; or 5 per cent.— Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr Tydfil. is DO. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymiiey has several sums of money, amounting in" all to :4,OOO. to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free hold Securities at 4 per cent. or 5 per cent. T S MONEY.—The Provincial Union Bank coutina« to Lend large sums daily irom £ 10 to £ 500 on Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved se. curity, at a lew notice, to all class in aJlYI part of England and Wales, repayable by easy stalments. With and 1 itliout securities. No good application is ever refused. All Communicatiomi Strictly Private. This business having been estab- lished a great many years, and conducted in ani honourable and straightforward manner, has grewnl to be one of the best known and largest in the king- dom, the uniïorm courtesy and prompt attention od our officials having ga.iucd the confidence and reconu tnendations of our numerous customers. If desired one of our officials will attend at applicant's resi- dence with cash, and carry out the advance With. out Delay Call or write to the Manager, Western Branch. Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 1, Queen-square^ Bristol; or to the Local Agents. Messrs. ASM* STRONG & FBANCIS, 19. Duke-street. Cardiff. THE CHARING CROSS BANKi ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH 73 ST. MARY STftBET. 4 To otlices 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London W.O. L & o9, Bishopsgate-street Within, .London, E.C. BrenchMf Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc.. Assets.£I,607,949; SurplusJ&TlfXff LOANS of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few heurs* notice in town or country. on personal security i jew» (ery, precious stones, stocks, shares and fur-1 nitu.c, without removal. Stocks and Shares Bought' and Sold. 2 per cent. allowed on Current Account Balances. pE-POSITS of £ 10 and upwards rcccivcd as under4 Subject to 3 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 5 p.c. per ann. Sobject to & m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per ann.' Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 per ann. Jspecial terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly. Owing to the nature of our investments, we ara able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost any class of stock or shareholding insuring the safety of capital. We have been established ton as years and our position in the banking world to*, nay testifies to the succcss of our business methods and to the satisfaction of our customers. WritoaE call for prospectus. 4 A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint M. THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (RECISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GLAj> I' Loans from £5 upwards to respectatiti '-Jr householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc- at at low rate of interest. Forms free. All applications treated in strict confidence. Country applicatisBM receive prompt attention. MANACER, 94, PONTMORLAIS] £5 UPWARDS ADVANCED to respectable householders and others on note {of bud alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably, arranged. Country applications receive prompt atte. tion. All transactions treated with strictest confidence. Apply personally or by letter to the Mana« £ 9, .STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (rear Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil J also at Capel-street. Bargoed. Office Hours—12 noon to 2 p.m.: 6 to 8 p.m. :œ Merthyr and Dowlais PfirmaMi Money Society ■Blistered v dor the Friendly Societies' Act. iSjL First* The Largest! The Best I MILBOURNE CHAMBERSJ MERTHYR. LOANS are made without delay to ¡ Trades- people and other Pe in Regular En: ploymenfc JTfwin a simp' Promissory Note, with the follow- iog'=«-aav T.itsxi. af ILcoi/yci?Bt: t. i. For a £10 Share the Repayments are I 2 weeklr. ^20 „ „ „ 22 P 11 £ 50 » » „ 5 2 The following figures show the growth of the ciety daring last year £ ge6. 1907. Cash received 6114 0 li 7129 li • Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 d Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 III Dividends declared. 1061 0 6 1160 15 Bonus Creditea to Members 222 18 6 242 16 6 Tetal Assets 12711 14 6 1"4457 a 1; Number of Members. 1028 TIT 1 Applications for Loans received at Any time«bxJ the Secretary-r- CHARLES L. STEWART. Mil bourne Chambers (under the-Clook). MEKTHYR TYDFIL. THE MERTHYR MUTUAI; INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised SocùøyA: under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES, A SAFE AND PROm [ INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and! otTiers, upon promissory note with easy terms oil repayment. Write or call for prospectus. <■ Secretary—JAMES LEVER, 39, IDGH ST. (above HowllebPs), MERTHYR^ For PRIVATE CASH ADV A'E.t J Apply to— ALBERT E. GASH* All bis private house, 30, St. George's Terrace, Swauisefcv "1 Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectable' persons loans from £ 10 to any atnount, upon thair j own. Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bill of; Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying to) Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with! whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades trader' his own name, and not under an assumed name. t neither does he trade as a Company. oc ,s»' called "Bank." PLEASE NOTE ÁDDBESS- 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRAOEJ WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. -tJ)"" JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR, HOUSE ANf- ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKJm,7 AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Steam- shiP Lmes. Passages booked to all parts of tha1 'V°39, HIGH^TREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. Loans n be oVtsiP64 hy Tradesmen and other • Persons in Regular Employment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely s. d. For a £ 10 Share the Eepaymenta are i 2 weekly, M JL20 „ o o » 3 2 £ 40 49" £ 50 „ |( 5 g Applkntions r«r Loans receivecf at' aiiy time bv thi Secretary:- 3 THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Brtnch Office: 25, BBRTUCAR TBREACE, EBBW VALK. LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WANTED. Those who require a Loan prompt and pn vate, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, MONEY ""gsST to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay- ments. 1/2 per week repays loan ot £10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No INTEREST AVD NO FINIS TO PAY." descriptive prospectus and last annual balance sheet to District Agent, E. HARRY REKS, Tredegar 20 Islwyn Terrace and Temperance Hall. Mcnv: SACKFUL OF RATS. MR. CARLE TON. Chemist, Larne, writes "A cut- • „ a Saukful of Hats after using RODINE KAI POlbOJ,. Slaughters Millions. No escape. Ex- termination sure. Priee?-M ]p.. 2s., 3s., 5s. Post 2d.-T. HARLET, CHen.ist, Perth. < l ».ÄPI ÇMÐtj 9.tSI Hflthjrs