The Merthyr Express

? PONTYCAPEL 1 PURE i ALES & STOUT. National Telephone, No. 3. Telegrams, Pontycapel, Cefn Coed. ESTABLISHED 1S58. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son (Ivlr. WYNDHAM J. PKICIIARD, A.A.I.) BEG to direct attention to their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, where they carry on Business ss A FCT10 N EE RS, VALUERS, and GENERAL AGENTS. Consignments of all kinrls of Marketable Goodg are received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditiously End advantageously as possible.. Sales of Household Furniture are hekl at frequent periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. gales of "Property conducted. Auction Mart. Court-street, Mcrthyr Tydfil. SALE NO. 357. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 3rd, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. SALP, OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PTANO, PIER GLASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MESSH3. H. W. Harris & Son CUR. Wt-XDHAM J. PRICHARD, A.A.I.) WILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacions and convenient AuHfo: ,V_art, a_s ■2*)ove1- FIRST WET>NFaT?iT IN EVERY MONTH, a large and varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointments. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every Care taken to give satisfaction. The Sale will commence at Two o clock in the APunctna'l attendance is respectfnlly reqnested. Anctioneers* Offices. Tho Mart. Mcrthyr Tydfil ESTABLISHED 1875 J. LLOYD ATKINS (Fallow of the Auctioneers' Institute), AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, OELMFAEIiOG COTTAGE, DOW LA 1 S Valuations !or Probate; Administrations, and Mort gages, also for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, kc Agent for the lvhite Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SFTTI/KMENTS ENSURED PENWarroi SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES. Mr. J. Lloyd Atkins (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute) IS instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the CLAREXCB HOTEL, Dowlais, on ,1 UK- DAY, February 23rd. 1900, at Seven p.m. (subjeot to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the OL Iertbyr nd Aberdare Incorporated Law Society), in the undermentioned or Mich other Lots as shall be determined upon at the time of Sale, the follow- ing Freehold & Leasehold Properties: LOT 1.A11 those Two Freehold Dwelling-houses, J Gardens, and Premises, being Nos. 17H and in. High-street, Penydarren. Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupations of Mr. D. T. Price and Mrs. Ev ans, ii,sincinthl tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to eig 10s. Od. LOT 2.—All those Three Freehold D well in g- houses, Gardens, and Premises, being Nos. l<b ana 179, High-street, and No. 2, Lewis' Court, ^eny darren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupations or Messrs. Dan Da vies. Charles Jones, and John Phillip Davies, as monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to £ "27 6s. Od. LOT 3.—All that Freehold Dwelling house, Garden, and Premise*, being No. 180. High-street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation Df Mr, Thomas Jones. as a monthly tenant, at a rental' amounting yearly to £ 10 8s. 0d. LOT 4,—All those Two Freehold Dwelling-houses, Gardens and Premises, being NOK. 181 and 18; High-street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupations of Messrs- D. W. Edwards and David Davies, an monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to Y,10 10s Od. LOT 5.-All those Two Freehold Dwelling-housea, Gardens and Premises, being Nos. If and 129, High-street. Penydarren. Merthyr Tydfil now in occupations of Messrs. Gwyther and Grifhths, as monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to S24 14s. Od. LOT 6.—A 11 that Freeh old Dwelling-house,Garden, and Premises, being No. 21, Klim-street, Peny. darren, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation of Mr. D. Hughes as a w-ekly .tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £ 13. LOT 7.-All that Messuage or Dwel!ing-hon*a, known as No. 8, Awelfryn, Penydarren, now in the Occupation of the V ndor. L. L._u The Premises are held under lease ior a term vi I 999 years, from the 29th September, 1898, at an annual ground rent of £ 1 Ss. LOT S.-All that Leasehold Dwelling house, Garden, and Prcmines being No. 61, High-street, Penydarren. Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupa- tion of Mr. J. Craddock as a weekly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £ 16 os. This Lot is held under a Lease for the term of 39 years from the 29th day of September, 1835, at the apportioned yearly ground rent of £ 1 3s. 8d. For further particulars as to Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4. apply to Messrs. GWILYM JAMES, CH AR.LES, & DAVIES. bVV1 Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; Messrs, YORATH ANT> JONES, Solicitors. Park Chambers, Westgate-strcet, Cardiff liOts 5 and TH0MAg JOKES, Esq.. Solicitor, Dowlais; Lot 7, to Messrs. LEWIS AND JONES. Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; 1/568,60 JOHN WM. LEWIS, Esq.. Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil; 01' to JOHN THOMAS JONES, Es Iq., Solicitor, Dowlais; or, as to the whole of the Lots, to the Auctioneer, Gellifaelog, Dowlais. EDWARDS BROS., JD. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS,, cm CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. "Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr Office. LOOK LOOK IiOOK 1 Market Hall, Aberdare On MONDAY, MARCH ISub, 1909, a Grand Wrestling Tournament For Featherweights and Lightweights will be held under N.S.C. Rules. First Prices, Silver Cups value £ 5 S3. Runner up, Gold Medal. A CHAMPION SOLO COMPETITION any voice, own selection of Solo, will also bo held. UTirat Prize, £ 4 4s.; Jj'ocond Prize, lls. First class Judges and Adjucuoatcrs. Entries close March 8rb..Further particulars! apply E. II. REEfa, 37, Pembroke-street, Aber- dare. WHITE STAR LINE _I' n ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STKAMER5 IN THE WOULD BUILDING I CANADA. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL. Largest Steaik,erA in Canadian Trade, ItAPRRXTtc. TbApril 29 j LAC RK.VTIC. TJiur., June Z !I SOUTH AMPTON-C HERBOURG- OUEENST OWN- NEW YORK. ROYAL and t'.NTlED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Owcens.own Westbound, and Plymouth ISasthoumj. AMU ire WED., F.:b. 17 MAJESTIC Wed., Feb, 24 And r.ulnrly thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEIV YORE. TO BOSTON. CK.LTit; Friday, «>b. 26 | CYMRIC Sat., Mar. 6 BAWIC Friday, Mar. 12 CYMRIC Sat., Apl. 17 Arid re/ularly thereafter. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or to. IS SI AY IMidE & Co., 30, James-street, Liver- pool; Southampton •. 1, Oockspiir-strect, SAW, a.nd ZX Lcadeiihall-streeU London. L.C. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL, STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LIMHSR, FINEST AND FASTEST Smrs TO BOSTON. FROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. TO MSW YORK.. 10 BOSTON. i^cania Sat.. Feb. 20 Ivernia Tues., Feb. 23 ''Ositania Sat., Feb. 27 1 Saxonia Tues., Slar. 9 CANADA FATT UOIITI-. SPKCIAI, RATISS. furfiier particuliir.s apply to,Local Agents; f. ^HE OLUNARD A'OEAMSHII' COMPANY, LTD., -j AUCTION SUMMARY. T. LLOYD ATKINS. Feb. 23- Properties at Penydarren. Sir. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. Mar. 9—Furniture at Market Hall, Merthyr. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. Mar. 3—Furniture at Auction Mart, Mcrthyr. Mr. 1). 0. MORRIS.. Mar. 4—-Leasehold Property, Royal Hotel, Rhyrnney, Messrs. PHILLIPS and JONES. Mar. 3—Property at Now Tredegar, Tirplnl, &c. Messrs. STRAKER & SON. Feb. 23-Property, Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny RHYMNEY, MON. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES. Mr. D. O. Morris HAS been instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the ROYAL HOTKL, Rhymnev, on THURSDAY, March 1th, 1909 at 7.30 sharp (subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and such other special conditions as shall then be read), and in the following or such other Lots as may then be determined, the following very valuable Leasehold Business Premises & Dwelling-houses. LOT J.-All that Leasehold Shop, Dwelling-house, Warehouse, Stable, Coach-house, and Premises known as No. 20, Moriah-street, Rhymney, in the County of Monmouth, now in the occupation of Mr. Daniel E. Rees, Grocer, at a rental of £ 26 per annpm, the tenant paying all rates and taxes, together with a Cottage at the rear thereof, now in the occupation of a good monthly tenant at a rental of 17s. per lunar month. LOTS 2, 3 and -I.-Three Cottages, known as Nos. 58, 60 and 62, Lady Tyler-terrace, Rhymney, each producing rentals of 26s. per Idnar month. LOT S.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises, known as No. 42, High-street, Rhymney, estimated to produce a rental of 30s. per lunar month. LOTS 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 -All those Five Leasehold DweIIing-houseRand Premises recently erected, and known as Nos. 15. 18, 10, 20 and 21, Beulah-street, Rhymney, each estimated to produce rentals of 30s. per lunar month. For further particulars see posters and future announcements, or apply to the Auctioneer, The Mart, Rhymney; or, as to Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, to Mr. W. IL TRUMP, Solicitor, Rhymney; and, as to the remaining Lots. to Mr. T DA WKING WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Rhymney & Ystrad Mynach. ESTABLISHED 1399. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan 1. Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, SURVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. SALES conducted of House Property, Shares. Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS, Head OfUce- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET I BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed PRELIMINARY INOTICE. New Tredegar (IVlon.)/Tirphi!, and Troedrhiwfuwcfi (G!am.). IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE LEASE HOLD PROPERTIES. Messrs. Philips & Jones (Members of the Auctioneers' Institute) A RE instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUC- TION, at the RUPEHRA ARMS HOTEL. New Tredegar (Mon.), on WEDNESDAY, March 3rd, 1909, at 7.30 p.m. prompt (subject to such conditions of Sale as shall be produced and read thereat), the following Valuable Leasehold Leasehold Dwelling-Houses, viz.: LOT 1.—NO. 81, Thomas-street, New Tredegar (Mon). -2.-No. 128, Commercial-street. New Tre- degatMMon.), LOT 3.—Nos. 86 and 87, Thomas-street, New Tre- degar (Mon.). -_u.. LOT 4.—Nos. 9, 10 and 11, Elliot-street, JCmots- town (Mon.). LOT 5.-Nos. 35a and 36a, Upper-road, Cwmsyfiog (Mon.). LOT 6.-No. 123, Commercial-street, New Tre- degar (Mon.). LOT 7.—Pentwyn House, 65, Fot.hergill's-road, New Tredegar (Mon.). LOT S.-Pentre View, 64, Fothergill's-road, New Tredegar (Mon.). LOT 9.—No. 26, Gas-street, Tirphil (Glam). LOT 10.-Nos. 1 and 2, Chapel-road, Troedrhiw- fuwch (Glam). For full particulars see posters and future adver- tisements, or apply to the AUCTIONEERS at High- street, Bargoed; or to T. J. THOMAS, Esq., Solicitor, Bargoed and New Tredegar. Feb. 16th, 1909. Abergavenny, Llanfoist, Gilwern, and Blaenavon, Monmouthshire. VALUABLE FREFHOLD AN-ID LONG LEASE- HOLD PROPERTY FOR SALEj Messrs. James Straker & Son LL SELL by AUCTION at the GREYHOUND 'I HOTEL, Abergavenny, on TUESDAY, the 23rd February, 1909, at Two o'clock prompt, subject to conditions incorporating the Common Form Conditions of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society, 32 Lots of Valuable FREEHOLD and Long LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, including private Residences, Business Premises, Workmen s Cottages, extensive Wharf and Siding on the L. and N.W. Railway at Llanfoist, and valuable Building Sites at Abergavenny and in the neigh- bourhood, and also valuable Building Sites au Blaenavon, detailed particulars of which can be had on application to the AUCTIONEERS, at Market- street Chambers, Abergavenny, or of Messrs. GABB and WALFORD, Solicitors, Abergavenny. BY PRIVATE TREATY. en. nnO BE SOLD, or Let on Lease, in consequence JL (-)wuer 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 ^ThtfHouse 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. Sale by Tender. r*iTTREE Houses, known as Plummer's Farm "| Tredegar, and one at Coach Bach, Tredegar, ^^ncintr an aggregate rental of £ 35 2s. Od. per GrounTrent. £ 3 per annum, distributed V ween the three cottages, boveral acres of land ■ \rUd Held under a lease from Viscount Tredegar for 60 years from June, 1SS0 Highest tender or any tender not necessarily aTendere to be in the hands of Mr. J. L. HERBERT, Pari" Place, Tredegar, not later than the 2oth of February. rHE EAST GLAMORGAN SHOW. I A MEETING of the residents of Aberdai-e will be held on TUESDAY EVENING. I'LB- ARY'23rd, 1809, at the VESTRY HALL, ABE « V RF for the purpose of receiving a report of T.ie V^tion appointed to meet the Executive, of Glamorgan Show asking tne Show to isit Aberdare this year, arid to appoint a local Com- ^All are invited, as it is most important to make f+e Show a success. tb E. J. TREFOR JONES, High Constable. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. GELLIFAELOG. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son w AV1 £ received instructions from Mr. SAMUEL Hawkins To. Let on Leases about Five Acres of Land, -< at Gellifaelog, admirably suited fo Building Dwelling Houses. I nvV GROUND RENT. BEST SITE LEFT IN THE DISTRICT CLOSE TO DOWLAIS. „ „„t ;Milars and inspection of plans, apply to Offices of the Auctioneers, 30, "V ldioria sU.eet. I Meithfi' P<I GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. FIFTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT BUILDING LAND PURCHASED, FOR DEVELOPMENT, BY DAN DAVIES, ESQ., OAKLANDS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. THIS Estate has now been planned out by the Owner for Building plots, and earlv application is i invited for sites. Speqial 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 on, Site; Building can commence immediately; a line 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 RItNT. Terms to suit Individuals or Building Clubs. For particulars apply- EDWARDS BROS. (D. H.IEDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agent-1, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS and" EXPltESS to CHAMBERS. MERTHYR. GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. NEW HOUSES. I ALL persons desirous of joining either of the Two Building Clubs now being formed by the undersigned, to erect (a) A TERRACE OF VILLAS to cost from £ 300 to £ 350 per house and (b) A TERRACE OF COTTAGES to cost about £ 200 per house, are requested to please communicate with EDWARDS BROS. (D. H. & Isaac Edwards) ESTATE AGENTS, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, and CENTRAL CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. rTTcUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAHD STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. | — SpecialitY-MORTGAGE LOANS 1IARKET HALL, WELLINGTON STREET (At Extreme'End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. MERTHYR TYDFIL. >1 TUESDAY, MARCH 9th, 1909. IVSr. J. L. Cunningham OTAS received instructions from a big Firm of JtJL 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, Glebelaud-strcet. Mer- tbyr. Nat. TeL 245 Bedwellty Union, COOK. X'HE Guardians invite applications for the I Appointment of a Female Cook at the Work- house Infirmary, Tredegar. Salary, £ 20 per annum, with rations, apartments, uniform and washing. Applicants must bo between the ages of 2a and 45 y<The appointment will be subject to the provi- sions of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896. „ Applications must be made upon forms which, with lists of duties, may be obtained by forwarding to me a stamped addressed foolscap envelope. Applications must ba received by me by Tuesday, the 2nd prox. „ Canvassing the Guardians ■will be deemed a disqualification. R & SHEPABI), Clerk to the Guardians. Tredegar, 17th February, 1909. Bedwellty Union. -<, HAIRDRESSER. THE Guardians invite applications for the ap- pointment of a Hairdresser at the Workhouse and Cottage Homss, Tredegar. Salary £ 1 7s. fid. per week. All necessary instru- ments etc. will be provided by the Guardians. The person appointed will bo required to com- mence duties on 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, 1886, and to one month's notice. Applications in Candidates own haiiawritmg, with copies of three recent testimonials must be made upon forms which may be obtained from the undersio-ued by forwarding a stamped addressed foolscap envelope and.must be returned by the 1st March, 190& Canvassing the GuardgnsyWiU Clerk. 100, Commercial-street, Tredegar. 8th February, 1900. Bedwellty Union. CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES. TENDERS are invited for the supply of the undermentioned Articles to the WORKHOUSE and COTTAGE HOMEs, TREBEGAR. &C. For Three Months from the 27th March, 1909 Beef, Mutton (English). Flour. Groceries and House Coal. Also Beef and Mutton for Outdoor Paupers upon the Order of the Relieving Officer, in the following Relief Districts,T No. 1, comprising Abertillery, Nantyglo, and Blaina. No. 2, comprising Ebbw Vale. uio^.v No. 3, comprising Tredegar, Argoed, and Black- wood. No. 4. comprising Rhymney, New Tredegar, Pen- of qam, Groceries, Meat. Fiqh ancl Ponltry, for the Officers of the Workhouse and Cottage Homes. For Six Months iroin the 2/th IHiarch, 1000 Hoot;; and Shoes, Leather, &c., Clothing, Drapery, Milk. Funera^of'1'Paupers dying at the Workhouse and in each Parish. Sweeping of Chimneys m Cottage Homes. Wines and Spirits.. Conveyance of Patients from each Parish to tho Lunatic Asylum at Abergavenny.. Conveyance of Paupers from each Parish to the Workhouse, Tredegar. For Twelve Month's from the 27th March, 1909:— Ironmongery, &c. Tenders must include Free Delivery of the several Articles at the Workhouse and Cottage Homos. Forms of Tender may be obtained at my OFFICE. at the Workhouse, Tredegar, where sealed and endorsed Tenders must be delivered before 4 p.m. on TUKSDAY, the 2nd March, No Tender will be entertained except on the prescribed Form, or unless delivered at? my Office by the time stated. Samples of all Articles as far as practicable, must be delivered at the Workhouse, before 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 2nd March. 1909, and Tenders will be opened on' the following day. The Gwu'diaus do not pledge themselves, to accept the lowest or any Tender, and they reserve to themselves the power of accepting any part of a Tender. „ „ „ By Order of tne Board, II. J. C. SHEPARD, Tredegar, 1.5th February, 1909. Clerk. NEW BUILDING VON MERTHYR Y.M.C.A. RE-OPENING OF CAMPAJGN. of the Vroilli,;ed Slil)s(;ript ions £500 NVAN rED IN SiX WEEKS to meet the £ 500 promised by Mr. John Cory, J.P. £1,500 already in Bank. The Committee are anxious to have £ 2,500 fcliera by March 26th. Friends who have promised kindly note the Secretary is bejfinnins to collect at once. You will greatly ^sist by sending a cheque direct to the office Y.^I.C.A., Church Street.. Tlvre can be no more stopping, plans are in, the schema must go forward. Your subscription or donation is urgently needed. PTIEASJS GIVE U N9W» j GLAMORGAN. DOGS ACT, 1908. REGULATIONS. made by the Local Authority of Glamorgan, on the 17th day of December, i!)08, by virtue of the Glam- organ (Control of Dogs) Order of 1908. Control of Dogs during the Night. L Every dog in the district of the Local Authority shall during the period between one hour after sumet and one hour before sunrise, be kept by the owner thereof under control by being (i.) Confined in a Kennel or other enclosure from which it cannot escape; or (ii.) Secured to wruo premises by a collar and chain; or (iii). Accompanied by the owner or someone deputed by him, and under effectual control. Provided that the foregoing Regulation shall not apply to any pack of hounds, or any dog- under the effectual control of a shepherd ov other person whilst driving or tending cattle or sheep. Seizure tf Logs tok-crc Regulations Contravened. 2.—Any dog in respect of which an offence is being c,ommitted against these Regulations may, under the above-mentioned Order, be seized and treated as a stray dog under the powers conferred by Section three of the Dogs Act, 1006. Oficncct. If any clog is not kept under control in manner prescribed by these Regulations the owner of the dog is, under the Diseases of Animals Act, 1894, liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment, 4.—Dogs are under the above-mentioned Order declared to be animals for the purposes of the fol- lowing Sections of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1804 (namely) Section forty-three (Powers of Police): Section forty-four (Powers of Inspectors); and also for the purposes of all other Sections of the said Act containing provisions relative to or consequent on the provisions, of those Sections and that Order. including such Sections as relate to offences and legal proceedings. Commencement. 5,—The foregoing Regulations shall come into operation upon the confirmation thereof by the vv!!L ^.sriculture and Fisheries. above Regulations were duly ap- provea by the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries on the lith day of February, 1909. W. E. R. ALLEN, Deputy Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. EVENING CONIZATION SCHOOLS AND TECHNICAL CLASSES. TH £ „ HSTR IRUTK)N~of the PRIZES and JIIFICATES to the Successful Students for V r feession 1907-8 will take placc at the TOWN HALL on THURSDAY, the 2Mb inst., at 7.30 o'clock P-ni. by THE MATQJRESB, with THE MAYOR in the Chair. To the Overeeers of the Poor Of the Parish cf Merthyr Tydfil in the County Borough of Merthyr 1'ydill; to the Chief Cou- 1 S?.said County Borough; to DAVID LEWIS ESQUIRE Clerk to the Licensing ^Hf„1,ces ,of thc said Countv Borough and to all otneis whom it may concern. MORGAN of Wellington Street Tydfil in the County Borough of Sv n/v^dfl1 Wine and Spirit Merchant HERE- fn E YOU NOTICE that it is my intention Adjourned General Annual Licen- eeting for the said County Borough to be ^the Town Hall Merthyr Tydfil on the 8th fniLSN JaF,ch 'text for the grant to me of a license ;U1 Vxcise License or Licenses to sell hy retail ? Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act 1828 a,na tne Acts amending the same intoxicating liquors to be consumed either on or off the premises "Pon cer&,iii, premises intended to be called the Mjation Hotel" which have been erected on a portion of Ynyaowen Farm situate at and abutting upon Cardiff' Road Merthyr Vale in the aforesaid parish of Merthyr Tydfil adjoining the Merthyr vale Police Station and lying on the south side thereof. Dated the 11th day of February, 1909. DL. MORGAN. Urban Sanitary District of Mountain Ash. I PRIVATE STPEET IVO,%XS ACT, 1892. lVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Urban 57-^District Council of Mountain Ash, being the oanitary Authority for the above-named District, ant on the \!6th day of January, 1900, in accordance with the provisions of the above-mentioned Act, pass the following resolution, viz: Jbafc the Specification of the Works proposed «« done in sewering, levelling, metalling, tl flagging, channelling, and making good Glad- stone-street, Within the Sanitary District of the Council, and the Plans, Sections, Estimate, and Provisional Apportionment relating to t such works, now submitted by the Surveyor, be and the same are hereby approved." AND NOTICE is further given that for a period of one month from the 12th dav of February, 1909, the Specification, Plans. Sections, Estimate, and Provisional Apportionment referred to in the above resolution, will be kept deposited at the Offices of the Council, and will bo open to inspection at all reasonable times. Dated the 12th day of February, 1909. By order of the Council, W. G. THOMAS. Surveyor. Town Hall, Mountain Ash. Re ANN MAINWARING, DECEASED. PURSUANT TO 22 & 23 VICT., CAP. 35. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Creditors and other Persons having any claims or demands against the Estate or ANN MAINWARI.VG, late of Number- 7, Glebeland-street, ad ox to n, near Neath, in the County of Glamorgan, and formerly of Number fit: ynyslwyd-stieet. Aberdare, in the said County, widow, deceased (WlO died on the 28tli day of April, 1908, and whose i r!.was proved in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the^ath W of July, 1908, by me, the undersigned, one of the Executors therein named, the other Executor having renounced) arc hereby required to send the I particulars in writing of their claims and demands to me, the undersigned, on or before the 28th day February, 1909. after which date I will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which I shall then have had notice, and I will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose claims or demands I shall not then have had notice. Dated this 8th day of December, IfiOS. JOHN D. THOMAS, 29, Cinoii-street, Aberdare, Solicitor. Re WILLIA-M MAIIJWARING, DECEASED. PURSUANT TO 22 & 23 VICT., CAP. 35, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW OF PROPERTY AND TO RELIEVE TRUSTEES. IVTOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN* that all X™. Creditors and other Persons having any claims or demands against the Estate of WILLUM MAINWARING,lato of Number 60, Ynyslwyd-street, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, Engine Fitter, deceased (who died on the 5th day of April, 1892, and whose Will was proved in the District Registry at Llandaff of Her Jate Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 27th day of May. 1892, by Ann Mainwaring, widow and relict, and David Mainwaring, brother, of the said deceased, the surviving Executors therein named. The said Ann Mainwaring survived the said David Slain waring, and died on the 2Sth day of April, 1908, and her Will was proved in the Principal" Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the lath day of July, 1908, by me, the undersigned, one cf the Executors therein named, the other Executor the Executors therein named, the other Executor having renounced) are hereby required to send the particulars in writing of their claims or .demands tome, the undersigned, on or before the 28t day I of February, 1909, after which date I will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased -the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and .demands of which I shall then ha*'e had notice, And I will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof so distributed to any person" or persons of whose claims or demands I shall not then have had notice. Dated this 8th day ef December, 1008. JOHN 1). THOMAS, 29, Canon-street, Aberdare. Solicitor. C^KOCHLT pattern. of dmcit papers, 6d. per dozen I j Gd. per dozen, iijita td. per dozen, ii, Wi fctoutyjey ami 4qu3$ pref oj VJLQei 4cithyri County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil- MARDY ISOLATION HOSPITAL (SUPPLIES). THE Council invite Tenders from local tradesmen A for the SUPPLY of (a) Earthen ware, (b) Drugs, (c) Groceries, (d) Drapery, (e) Meat., for a period of one year from the 1st April next. Forms of Tender, which may be obtained 8;1 ap- plication to the Health Department, Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, must reach the undersigned, en- dorsed "Hospital Supplies" not later than the 1st March. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender and reserve the right to accept a portion only of any tender. T. ANEURYN BEES, Town Clerk. Town Hall. Merthyr Tydfil, loth February, 1909. To Printers. THE RHYMNEY URBAN DISTRICT COUN- JL CIL invite Tenders for Printing Bye-laws, and Minutes of the Council's Meetings. The Bye-Laws may be seen, and further particu- lars obtained at the office of the undersigned, Mil- bourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. any day (Saturday excepted). Tenders, endorsed Printing," must be delivered at the said office on or before Monday, 1st March, 1909. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted, By Order, LL. REYNOLDS, Clerk to the Council. To Builders and Contractors. THE Trustees of Horcb Congregational Church, I. Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, invite TENDERS for the completion of their New Chapel. Plans and Specifications can be seen daily from MONDAY, the 22tid instant, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. at the Horeb Schoolroom. Tenders, sealed and endorsed Horcb New Chapel, to be delivered to Mr. J. LLOYD. 15. Peny- bryn Villas, Penydarren, not later than WEDNES- DAY, March 3rd nest. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. OWEN MORRIS ROBERTS & SON, M.S.A., Architects and Surveyors, Portmadoc. February Ifith, VSiO. To Mitests, Engineers, Builders, &0. IF you require a perfect DAMP-PIiOOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &c.■ use pure BITUMEN or AflPBALTK. Made in roils and all widths ready for use. Carnage paid to any station. Samples and prices peat free. POOLE BROS., READING. itfJJs, ttrria:gts nntu tafhs. The Charge for Advertisements under this Keadlrigli Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 ,? r..P!>oL:w, -w DEATHS. JACOBS.—On 16th February, at 33, Windsor-place, Cardiff, Augusta, widow of the late A. B. Jacobs, formerly of Merthyr, aged 77 years. Decplv regretted. PRICK. On Tuesday. 9th February, at his resi- dence, Gweryfed, The Walk, Merthyr, William Price, bone-setter. Interred at Pant Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM. LYDIATT.—In affectionate remembrance- of our dear son, Edgar Charles Lydiatt, who died February 19th, 190S. *rom father and mother. A sudden change—at God's command he fell; He had no time to bid his friends' farewell. Death came to him without a warning given, And bade him haste to meet his Godwin Heaven. MORGAN.—In loving memory of Henry Morgan, who died February 15th, 1908. Sadly missed by wife and children. THOllLut-On 17th February, in his 70th year, David Christmas Thomas, Butter Merchant, Brecon- road, Merthyr. Funeral 2.30 Monday. Gentle- men only. THOMAS.—In affectionate remembrance of Sarah Thomas, wife of Mr, James Thomas, of 26, Pont- morlais, Merthyr, who died February 17th. 1908. Thy will be done." WHIM.—In loving memory of Henry While, Bread- street, Dowlais. Died February 17th, 1908.— Never forgotten by his grand-children. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.—Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Davies anS family, of 50, Allen-street, Mountain Ash. taiK0'$h £ i{ik their friends for their k??i& sympathy with them in their recent fg8pa.rejsC.RS PRICP-The family desire to thank lviends for their kind sympathy in their bereavement.— Gweryfed, The Walk, Merthyr. UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50. Advertisement Tariff FOR SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. IIUUt. six vrolva. OHCC. TIMES. IILFES. s. d. a. d. e. d. 15 Words r. 0 6 „ 10 vi 16 24 Words ■ 0 9 1 6 3 3 32 Words 10 B0 3 0 40 Words 13 v.- 2 6 3 9 48 Words. 16 30 46 These Charges apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly confined 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 a-t double the above rate. APARTUENTS W.4NTSD, HOUSES WANTED. APARTMENTS TO LET, MONEY WANTED, BDBINRSSES FOR SUit, MIS- CELLANEOUS SALES, BUSINESSES WANTED, PARTNERSHIPS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES are charged at double the above rates. ADVERTISERS using this office as an address tor receiving replies to their advertisements under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Applicants sending replies for K71 Advertisements addressed to initi Is or fictitious names, at this Office, are requested not to send original testimonials with their applications, but to enclose copies onlv-. PERSONAL. TRADESPEOPLE and others are warned that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife. MARY HANNAH JOKES, 15, Graig, Dowlais, late of 32, Edward-street. Caeracca, after this date. (Signed) HENRY JOIUI JONES. Witnsss Charles Davies. February 3rd., 1909. F 27 I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I will not be respons- ible for any debts contracted by my wife MARY JANS EDWARDS, of 10, The Grove, Aberfan, after this date, February 6th, 1909.-Signed, MORGAN EDWARDS, 2, Hart- well-villas Aberfan. Witness, John D,tvies. F 20 DANIEL SULUVANTTlT^oid^reet, Dowlais^ 9 hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, THERESA SULLIVAN, after this date, February 2nd. 1909,-Si,-ned, DANIEL SULLIVAN; Witness, William Sullivan, 22, Lloyd-street, Dowlais. F 22 PR!ZE DRAWINGS. INNING NUMBERS of Prize Drawing for the v v benefit of the widow and family of the late w. Griffith-, 47, Wyndha.m-street. Troedyrhiw.—505, 891, 3914, 2016, 1000, 1245, 836, 1424, 3111, 5899, 4097, 2730, 3534, 4303, 3021, 3598, 2007, 1747, 51, 893, 1833, 436, 3252, 1422, 2725, 1363.-J. Lewis, Secretary. F 20 E J. Blatchford's Prize Drawing, This is to give JL*; notice that the above Drawing has bsen postponed until March 3rd.—R. IL WILLIAMS, Secretary. F 20 SERVANTS WANTED. A SERVANT Girl wanted age 17 to 20, able to cook —Mrs. DAVIES, Reyston Villa, Dane-terrace, Mer- thyr. M 6 WANTED iirunediatelv', clean respectable Girl about lfi, make herself generally useful references re- quired.—SWEET, Penry-street, Merthyr. F 13 quired.-SWERT, Penry-street, Merthyr. F 13 WANfED Good General.—Apply Mrs. HAMIIS, v v Brynonen, The Walk, Merthyr. F 26 I ANTED, Experienced General, for private part of houee.-Applv. Mrs. MORGAN, Queen's Head, Dowlair. F 27 WANTED, Respectable Girl, must understand all cooking good wages given reference required, —Apply, Mrs. SAMUELS, 12, Gwendoline-street, Merthvr. F 20 CLEAN, respectable girl wanted as General, age about 18.—Apply Mr. Gus JONES, Jeweller, BARGOED. F20 F 20 F 20 CLEAN, respectable girl wanted as General, age about 18.—Apply Mr. Gus JONES, Jeweller, BARGOED. F20 WANTED, Good General, 17-18 fond of children V T Mrs. POWELL, Bunclad Stores, Cefn Coed, Merthvr. F 20 APPRENTICES WANTED. WANTED, a respectable Boy as Apprentice to the Picture Framing.—Apply, M. SHATZ, Arcade, Mertbyr. F 27 • SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, Strong Lad, to deliver parcels, at Aber- t' fan Station.-Applr. W, P. POWELR, t- Co., Ltd.. Hirwain. M 6 APARTMENTS WANTED. -1 SINGLE Gentleman requires two unfurnished rooms in Merthyr; moderate rent.—M 30, Express"! Office, Merthyr. F 20 I WANTED, Unfurnished Apartments for young married couple in pood localitSrJBouUiyr terms moderate.—M Express Office.Alerlhy" F 20 TWO Unfurnished rooms wanted Merthyr, moderate rent.—Apply. M 26, "Express Office, Mertltfr.flS WANTED, Sitting-room and two Bedrooms, Bath- room convenience preteried.—Aoplv, M. 26, e. Express" Office, Merthyr. F 26 BEDROOM and sitting-room required by Gentleman JjL) moderate terms; to dine out-Apply, M 23, Kx- press Office, Merthyr. F 20 I BUSINESS FOR DISPOSAL. BUSINESS FOR DISPOSAL. FIRST-GLASS Ironmongery, Plumbing and Oas-fitting Business for immediate disposal; close to Collieries, splendid position, ooa opportunity for business person. —Apply. OWILTU jy2iUr,$ SvHcitorj Bank r,H*nibei"s' ¡ I .NP)¡.P. Attht APARTMENTS TO LET. J LODGINGS for a resectable young Lady with quiet couple.—Apply, 14, Danyparc, Slerthyr. M 6 COMFORTABLE Amrtwr-ts.—Yo ;tig Man wanted to C share with anc'Li: Poa.'kU »VV,rks»-, fmis iiiod 23, "Express" Ouice, Merthyr. M 6 O.NiFOI".TABI,P,Rootiist e suit one or two Gentle" COMFORTABLE Rooms to T,et. suit one or two Gentle" men friends.—Apply, 24, Mount Pleasant-street- Dowlais. p 27 CCOMFORTABLE Apartments to Let for two voim* ) men. —9, Stuart-street., Merthyr. F 27 ° SHARE of comfortable rooms ior respectable ycung man; good board.—19,Newcastle-street, Merthyr F 20* BED and s'tting room to let, use of bath, h. & c.—12" Fair View Terrace, Merthyr. F 6 COMFORTABLE furnished sitting-room and bedroom ) to let, suitable for 2 ladies or gentlemen.—M 12, "Express" Olfice. Merthyr. F20 OFFICES TO LET. OFFICE in Post Office-lane, lately occupied bv Mer- thyr Guardian."—Apply, 130, High-street, Merthyr M 13 HOUSES TO LET. A Seven-Roomed House, bathroom h & c, in Llewelym street, Mertbyr, good garden, select position can be seen by appoiiitment. -Apply, *M" 27,' "Express" Oflce, Merthyr. Iki 6 COMMODIOUS Villa in The IVnlk, as from April Ist.- Apply, GILBERT EVANS, The Walk, Merthyr. M 27 TO Let or for Sale, "Ardwyn," Caeracca Villas, Dowlais.—Apply to Mr. R. II. Runs. f 27 COTTAGES.—Two, three rooms, and two six-roomed houses —Apply, WILLIAMS, 36, High-street, Cefn n C.ed. F 27 _n_ BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. MERTHYR.—House and Shop just completed, next door to Express Office excellent position suit any business; rent moderate.—Apply, DAN DAVIES, Oak- lands, Merthyr. M 6 BUSINESS PREMISES FOR SALE. SHOP and House to let. or for sale, established green firocer and fish business.—Apply, D. JONTCS, 73 Brecon-road, Merthyr. F 27 HOUSES ANDJ.AKD FOR GALE. HOUSES for Sale in Gladstone-terrace, Plymouth- street.—Apply THOMAS, 130, High-street. Mer- thyr. M 27 O'Zt SAT,E by Pri vate Treatv, Cottag.-e known as 13, 1 Francis-street, Dowlais.— For particulars, app!y. 9, Alma-street, Dowlai. M ó ROYSTON VILLA, facing King Edward-street, for 14-11, SaIC.-Aliply PUOTHEROE, 26, The Avenue. Merthyr. M 6 FOR Sale privately, a dwelling-hou*e and premises in- ILI Tivynyrcdyn, Merthyr.-Apply A. T. SMITH, House Agsnt, etc., 4, Castlc-street, Merthyr. F20 HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. NEAULY new Stylish Oob Gigr. 410; useful Baker's or plecsure rubber-tyred Trap, with removable cover, V four-wheel Dogcart, £ 4. All kinds Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, &c.; new Corn Crusher, £ 2.— BRBESE, Red Cow, Merthyr. M 6 TWO Wagonettes, seat 6 or 10 persons. £ 16 and £ 14 Phaeton, upholstared complete, £ 8; Butcher's Cart, three spring, practically new, £12, cost £20.- Applv, VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 READING Cart, h!?h whoels, suit hawker, recently repaired, painted, £ 8 10s. Grocer's Sack Cart, light, carry 16 cwt., suit cob 14.2, £ 9; Baker's Coburg, in good order, suit strong horse, screw brake, £ 9 10g.— Apply to VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, 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 02, taken in exchange, accept £19; Shellabier, glass panels seat 8 persons, excellent condition, cheap—Apply, VICTORIA CARRIAGB WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 SEVERAL light Hand Carts, suit grocers or any k.) tradesmen for parcels delivery, new, SA 17& (xl: Lamps! lamps 1! largest stock in district; Tradegnieng; square lamps 8/6 and 10/3 per pair, sold elsewhere 12 and 16f.App]y, VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil. F 20 W71UNERAL Stock, Second-hand Hearses 230, 20 new t > patterns, Landaus f.40, Hansoms tg-O, Brakes. IWy terms; Catalogues, MAWSTON'S, Bradford-street, Birmingham. STABLING TO LET. j O,TABLE to let at Castle^ sbreec,. i>cwlais.—i; ijkj| ^Bryntii-ion-stregi;. STABLK, t wi-stall with Loft in Alhertr-etreet, jkwu/yr. Apply THOMAS, 130, High street, Merthyr. M 13 DOGS. DOG (Black Retriever) for Sale, about 12 months old.—Apply PHILLIPS, Grocer, Merthyr. F 27 BICYCLES FOR SALE. BOY'S Bicycle, rim brake, free wheel, equal to new, 50s.; Gent's Cycle, 30.?.—RED Cow, Merthyr. M 6 MEDICAL REMEDIES ROF. J). TIIOITAS, P. Afalluetic Herbal Physician, 27, Park-place, Merthyr Tydfil, above Theatre Royal. Special Female Corrective Herb Pills, 2/- and 2/6. Thousands of testimonials. F 27 ADVICE F14EE for Stamp. — Mrs. WATSON. Lady Specialist, 10, Guinea-street, Bristol, M 27 TAPEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and testimonials tree. — IIIQSON, 46, Matlsck-street, Nottingham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Hits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4 £ d. and 9d Postage Id.-Gro. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Iteading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, n. Williams, Commercial- street; Abergavenny, Shackleton and Co., 9, Oroeg, street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans. 43, Beaufort-street. A. M. Jones, 42, Iiing-street Ebbw Vale, A. K. Evans, Ida- place, T. DougaJl, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas, The Square; Dowlais, R. P. llees. 177, High-street; Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins, Pontmorlais. An chemists. 30-7-09 MUSiCAL. A SPLENDID Iron plated Piano in excellent con- ditiou, beautiful walnut case, maker, D'Altuaine, London, a bargain, £10 10s. to in-.mediate purchaser.— Apply, 5, Lewis-terrace, Penydarren, Merthyr. F 20 ORGANIST and Choirmaster would act gratuitously 0 if found light employment.—STEPHENS, 34, Angel Buildings, Merthyr. F20 DETACHMENT BAND, XTOUNG Men wanted to take up the following Instru- JL mentn :—E. flat Clarionet; B. fiat Clarionet; bass Clarionet Piccolo Cornet; Horn Baritones Bass.— Apply at the Angel Buildings to the Bandmaster, on Tuesday and Friday Evenings. SCHOLASTIC. t^OLLIERYJMansgers' Examinations, Mines' Inspector- j ate, Scholarships, Surveying, Electrical and Mining Mathematics' Examinations. Candidates successfully prepared: lessons by post; 61 out of 62 students qualified last Cardiff Managers' Examination. Write for Syllabus, CAMBRIAN MINING SCHOOL, Glanffrwd, Porth, M 27 WANTED by two ladies, a teacher of Spanish, one evening weekly.—Reply to M 25, Express Office, Merthyr. F 27 O(H0RTHAND.—Lessons given at 19, Glebeland, by £ 3 T. B. G^EENX, Reporter, Express Office, Merthyr EMIGRATION. AUSTRALIA.—Wanted, Farmers, Farm Hands and Domestic Servants assisted passages £ 6 and £ 3. 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 E- MIGRATION-For lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, to 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 Ccok s Fopular Tours. T.S. IWISCELLANEOUS WANTS. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. thyr. T.S. FOR SALE. WALL,PAPERS from lid. per Roll. Any quantity, ( large or small, at Whotesate Prices. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class relaired.-Lept,. 353, TIlE EASACTT WALL PURr. Co., LTD., Manchester. Jy 10 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. Articles for 9s. lid.—Knives, Forks, Spoons, Car- W vers, &c. Whist Drive Prizes and Wedding Pres- ents. Sensational bargain list post free. Send immedi- ately.—Sheffield. Cutlery Direct Supply Companv, whole- sale manufacturers, Century Works. Howard-street, Shcfneld. 51 6 SZ&lfiZzi A unique opportunity! For Sale '-= beautifully carved Oak Clock, polished dark, stands 6ft. 6ins., brass dial, 8-day movement, chimes every i-hour, cathedral chimes on 4 gongs, & plays a tune every 3 hours on powerful musical box. Tunes can be altered at will. A rare chance for those who prefer originality. This is the only clock of its kind in the country, oiinmal cost, £ 30; what Gael's; call and see it; we invite vou.—E. E. O. FREEMAN & SONS. The Cash Jewellers, Time Works, 75, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. F6 MISCELLANEOUS. THL "Swan" Fountain Pen. fitted with solid gold nib, fine, medium or broad ::in elegant and popular pen, from 10/6, post -Ijt W; Soutbey & Sons* •' Express' Meruit jj mil 11 1 111 HI" mil Tun immmmSimmm YOU OAN TELL MAZAWATTEE TEA By its Dainty Fragrance and its Refreshing Effect. Full Weight without Wrapper. Sold by leading Grocers everywhere. MISCELLANEOUS. The Epping Ferest Gipsies are at 10. P The Circle, Tredegar, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Extract from the diary of the late Queen Victoria and the late Prince Victor can be seen at the above address. Genuine. M 6 RECRUITING. —Respectable Young Men, of <ood character, and desirous of jeining the Army, of Spocij.1 Reserves, should apply Sergeant W. MCNEU.T. 5, Graham-street, Merthyr. Excellent prospects in all branches for well-conducted men. M 27 JVJI?, Health, read the Herb Doctor," Id. monthly" JL1 'a's be obtained from THOMAS HY. Timrr, 9, Church-street, Dowlais. F 20 REY HAIR permanently and speedily restored tc VX its original colour by using HARRISON'S HA IK COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but bv natural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair, In bottles, price 1/6 (postage 3d. extra). Manufacture-c I —G. W. HARRISON, Ha.ir Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 14/2 ADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S.L., is again spending 1 XTJL short winter season in Cardiff. This lady certaiw ly surpasses all who hnve ever visited Wales as- a phreno, logist, palmist, &c. Her intuitive powers of getting intf the lives of her clients are marvellous 2 ta 9 daiiy ii Queen-street Arcade, Cardiff. F 57 1 MOWKY. ORTGAGES -Advertiser (residing in Cardiff) hat .J. control of severl sums of money available for im vestment upon le&seholds -Send full particulars of pre* perties offered as security to M 24, "Express" Office, Merthyr. M M°HI5Y WITHOUT SECURITY on Note of Hand £ 10 to £ 1,000; arranged quick, cheap and privately many part of Wales.—Write THE MANAGE* Id, Taff Embankment, Cardiff. MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought houses, or require advances upon their properties, snouid apply to J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer who hu several sums cf money from £ 100 up to £ 2,000 for immedk ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4t or 5 per cent.-Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthj? lyQUi, »p g O- MORRIS, Auctioneer. The Squaw, Rhyrwnfj • has several sums of money, amounting in ali tt t0 .place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free1 no*a Securities at 4 £ per cent, or 5 per cent. TS 1 MONEY.—The Provincial Union Rank to Lend largo sums daily from £ io to £ 5ar 011 iNotc of Hand alone, or 011 any other approved eai curity, at a few hours' notice, to all class in an! part of England and Wales, repayable by easy im stRlnu'iua. \V'ith and 1 ithout securities. No good application is ever refused. All Communication* btrictly lnvate. This business having been estab? lushed a great many years, and conducted in ait honourable and straightforward manner, has grows to lie one of the best known and largest in the kingi dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention at our ofhcialjs having gained the confidence and recoSK mendatious of OTir numerous customers. If desirecL olle of -our cfftcials will attend at applicant's resi4 o l aRd c'i:Ty out tllP advance With* V.1!' i ?'1 or writ° 40 t'10 Manager, LR- DOWDINO, l, Queen-squaret Luatol; or to the Local Agents. Messrs. ARM* STKONQ & FRAKCIS, 19. Duke-street. Cardiff/^ 'r-HE CHARliNG CROSS BANt M1T^TT_ ^ESTABLISHED 1870. .CARDIFF BRANCH: 73 ST. MAEY STREET. Ileitd omcos; æ, Bedford-street, Strand, London, W.C41 & 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.C. BranehMS Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Assets, £ 1,60T,949; Liabilities, £ 1,236,871; Surplus. £ 37L078 LOANS of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a few heurs' notice in town or country, on personal security-, jewi I lery, precious stones, stocks, shares and far? mtu„e, without removal. Stocks and Shares Bonzhe and Sold. Per cent, allowed on Current Acconnt EalancM. DEPOSITS of £ io and upwards received as mitari Subject to 3 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, o p.o, per anB> Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.o. per anai Subjoct to 12 m'ntbs' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly^ Owing to the nature of our investments, we ar., abie to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost any class of stock or shareholding insuring thv> safety of capital. have been established fW 39 years, and our position in the banking world too! day testifies to the success of our business methods.; ana to fcno satisiactiou ot owe oif call ior prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALI/, Joint THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REGISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT* GRANT Loans from £ 5 upwards to respectable householders, farmers, tradesmen, at a low rat-a of interest. Forms free. All application* treated in strict confidence. Country application* receive prompt attention. MANAGER, 94, PONTMORLAIS: -4.: I £ 5 UPWARDS ADVANCED to respectable householders and others on note of han4 alorr treasonable interwt and repayments suitably art? Counpry appljcations receive prompt Ptteli. 'w" p«-' « ternix to Farmers. All transactions tnatod l > b srk.ztitv to-ij -'eiice. Apply personally or by letter to the MANAGES, "v THE STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (near Town Hall), Merthyr TydfU 1 also at 23, Capel-street, Bargoed. Attendance-Mertb,,vr 12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m. daily. Bargoed Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. 4 The Merthyr and Dowlais Permanent looey Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Ar- i' The First! The Largest! The Beitt MILBOURNE CHAMBERS. HERTIIYR. LOANS are made without delay to Trades- people and other Persons in Regalar Employmen" upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow- ing easy Terms of Repayment For a £ 10 Share the Repayments are l 2 wceidSL £ 20 „ „ „ 22 » 32 »■ » » „ 5 2 The following Egures show the growth of the Sfr cicty daring last year- 1906. 1907. £ s. d. £ s tt Cash received 6114 0 11 7129 l £ •' Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 «' Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 6. Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 Total Assets 12711 14 6 I"4457 9 Number of Members 1020 ill* Applications foe Loans received at any time b? the Secretary— CHARLES L. STEWART, Milboarne Chambers (under the Cloo MERTHYR TYDFIL. f THE MERTHYR MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, others, upon promissory note with easy terms at repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Secretary—JAMES LEVER, S9, HIGH ST. (above Howfield Is), MERTHYBi For PRIVATE CASH ADVANCES Apply to- ALBERT E. GASH, At his private house, 30, St. George's Terrace, Swansea. Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectable persons loans from £10 to any amount, upon their own Note of Hand, withont Sureties or Bill of Sale. c NTENDINLG BORROWERS in applying to Air. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades undes his own name, and not under an assumed name. neither does he trade aa a Company," or called U Bank." PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS- 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. JAMES LEVER. AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment aud Loan Society. Agent for tbe principal Steam- snip Lines. Passages booked to ail parts of the world. OFFICIO 39. HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Tlie Merthyr and District Working Men's Benefit Society. A Sick and Death Club and Savings' Bank Combined. Covering Sickness, Death, Annmfcier and Profit Sharing, Secretary ALBERT T. SMITH, h Cwtle Streefc, Mrtb