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ESTABLISHED 1358. Auction Blart, Court Street, MERTHYE TYDFIL. MESSES. H. W. Hn-rls Son (Mr. WR.VDHA.N J. PRICIIAF.D, A.A.I.) BEG to direct, attention to their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, where they carry n Rainess as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and GENERAL AGENTS. Consignments of ail kinds of Marketable Goods tre received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditionsly tnd advantageously as possible. Sales of Household Furniture are held at frequent periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal If Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. Sales of Property conducted. Anrtion Mart. Conrt-street, Merthyr Tydfil. SALE N6T358. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7tb, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. SALE OF RELT f, HLB AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO. PIER GLASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MJ5SSHP. H. W. Harris & Son (MR. Vv'YNDflA M J. PRICHAIID. A.A.I.) WILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacioos and convenient Auctio., Mart, as above, the FIRST WF?>NESDAT IA fiVERY MONTH, a large and varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointments. Geeds packed or stored free of charge, and every tare taken to give satisfaction. The Sale will commence at Tr.-o o'clock in the \.jiGrn"on. Pnnctoal attendance is respectfully reqnested. Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil TO NG&COBO N, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GUAGERS BROKERS, &c. HBAD OFFICE Auction Chambers, Brynmawr. TEL. P.O. 18. Bales of every description arranged for with prompt settlement. Valuations for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage exped'tiously completed. LICENSING BUSINESS A SPECIALITY. EBBVJ VALE. g SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. Messrs. Tong & Cobon HAVE received instructions from the repre- it jtatives of Mrs. Louisa Jarrett (deceased). to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the COUNTY HOTEL. EBRW YALg, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th, 1909, at 6.30 for p.m. Subject to the Common Form Conditions of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and euch special Con- ditions as may be embodied therewith), the follow- ing Valuable Leasehold Properties, viz.: Lor 1.—All that Shop and Premises, formerly two Dwcllins-hquses, occupied by Mr. Alfred Jones, bein-r No*. 26 a 24, Armoury-terrace, Ehhw Vale, ftlso known an Armoury Shop. Rent, a year, tenant paying rates and taxes. LOT 2.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises, known as No:!9, Armoury-terrace. Ebbw Vale, occupied by Mr. Taylor, at the weekly rental of 9s. LOT 3.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises, known as No. 20, Armoury-terrace, Ebbw Vale, occupied by Mr. John Skinner, at a rental of 2Ss. per calendar month. LOT 1.-A11 that Dwelling-house and Premises, kno ■.vn as No. 21, Armoury-terrace, Ebbw Vale, occupied by "Mrs. Ann Griffiths. The above Properties are held under Leases from the Ebbw Vale Company for 9H years from 29th September, 1588, except No. lfI, on which the term is 99 years from 2otli March, 1874. The ground rents areas follows-No. 1!J. £1 Os. 7d. Nos. 20,21,22, 23. £312s. (to be apportioned in respect of each Lot); No. 24. £1 lis. 7d. The Mines and Minerals are reserved. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at their Oflices, Brynmawr, Tredegar, and Aber- gavenny or to— Messrs. VAUCFHA.N A HARRIS, Solicitors, Kbbw Vale aud Brynmawt. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. j TREDEGAR, MONf l BALE OF VALUABLE VILLA RESIDENCE, Messrs. Tong & Cobon I A RE instructed to OFFER FOR SALE BY .A PUBLIC AUCTION at the CASTLE HOTEL, TREDEC.R, on THURSDAY, March nth, 1009, at prompt (subjectto Conditions of le, copies vi which be obtained as hereinafter men- tioned), all tlit..t DESIRABLE SEMI-DETACHED VILLA Called "DROMORE." now in the occupation of Mr. D. J. Vaughan. This charming residence has been recently built, fend is replete with every modern comfort and decoration. It is situated in a corner of Tredegar Park. and commands extensive views of the same and of the Sirhowy Valley. The accommodation is: On Ground Floor— entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, break- fast room, kitchcn, scullery» pantry, &c.; on First Floor-three bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, lavatory, and it.C. on Second Floor—two attic bedrooms; and in. the Basement there Ave two small cellars. The Premises (not including the slip of land recently added) are held under a Lease from Lord Tredegar for the residue of a term of 99 years, which commenced on the 24th June, 1900. under the yearly rent of £3.. For further particulars, orders to view, and copy Conditions of Sate, apply to the Auctioneers, Brvnmawr; or to Messrs. KITE, BROOMHEAD, & KITE, Solicitors, Taunton. EBUW VALE. VALUABLE BUSINESS & OTHER PREMISES FOR SALE, Iessr. Ton and Cobon TTAVE been instructed to offer for SALE by -3 PUBLIC AUCTION at the COUNTY HOTEL. Ebbw Vale, on WEDNKSI>AY, the 17th day of March. 1909, at 6.30 for 7 o'clock in the Evening (subject to the Common Form Conditions of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and to certain special conditions to be then and there read), the following PREMISES LOT 1.—All that valuable SHOP. STORES AND PREMISES, ituats and being No. S. Market-street, Ebbw Vale, cow in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Pritchard, the owner. The Premises are held under an Indenture of Lease dated the 3rd day of May, 18M. and made between the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and-Coal Company. Limited, of the one part, aud Edward Prior of the other part, for a tenia or 99 Yea. computed from -the 29th day of September, 1S83, at the yearly ground rent of £1 fc- ad. LOT 2.—All that Leasehold Villa. Residence known a*- .< c^LYFF ARD HOUSE." eituate-at Bethcar-street, and now in the occupa- tion of Mr. John McLelland at a yearly rent of £39. payable Quarterly, the tenant paying rates and The premises arc partly held under an Indentnre of Lease dated the 21?.V-1.ay of Dcccmber, 1905, for a, term of 99 years pu ted from the 25th day of March, 1905, at the yearly Ground Rent 2s., and asrliy under an Indenture of Lease dated the 3ht day Of August. 1908, for the term of computed from the 29th day of September, 1907, at the yearly Ground Rent of lis. 9d. LOT 3.—All those two Leasehold Dwelling-houses and Premises situate and being Nos. 43 and 45, Mount Pleasant road, Ebbw Vale, aforesaid. No. 43 is let to Mr. J. T. Davies at a rental ol 10s. per Week. No. it is occupied by Mr. Evan Thomas. The premises are held for a term of 99 years (less the last day) computed from the 23th day of March. 1884, at a yearly Ground Rent of £2 3". 6d., reserved by an Indenture of Lease dated the 25th day of July, 18S4, and made between the Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron and Coal Company, Limited, of the one part, and Evan Thomas of tho other part. The Mines and Minerals are reserved in respect Of each Lot. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at their Offices, Brynmawr, Tredegar and Aber- gavenny or as to all Lots. to— Messrs. POWELL & HUGHES, Solieitors: Ebbw Vale and Brynmawr; cr as to Lot 3, to— W. M. WILKINSON, ESQ., Solicitor, Leeds. WHITE STAR LINE YY ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING CANADA. LIVERPOOL-QU EBEC-MONTREAL. Largest Steamcrp in Canadian Trade. TAI'MXTIR. Thar., April 2tJ I LALRBNTIO, Thnr., June 3 SOUTHAMPTOK-CHERBOURG- QUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. ROYAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling lit iiiiieeiistoxvn Westbound, and Plymouth East"cu..ù. IBI'TQMC Wed., Mar. 10 ADRIATIC Wed., Mar. 17 And regularly thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. BALTIC Friday, Mar. 12 CTWRIO Sat., MM. 6 CELTIC Friday, Mar. 26 Cviuuc: Sat., Apl. 17 And regularly thereafter. For further particulars apply to Local A?entss or to ISMAY. IMRIE & CO.. SO. James-street Liver- pool; Southampton: 1, Cockspur-street, S.W., and 38. Lsadenhall-street. London. L.C. /Tu N A RD LINE ROYAL MAIL U STEAMERS. •LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD. LARGEST, FINEST AND FASTEST SINRS TO BOSTOX. FROM LIVERPOOL, VIA QUEENSTOWN. •ro NF.\? TORT; TOMSTOK. Cairipania Sst., Mar. 13 Ivernia Tues., Mar. 23 CANADA: FAST ROUTE; SFBCIAL RATUS. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or i* THE CUNAUD STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LTD., Lttefpeoi. AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs- BEIiRY aud SOX. Mar. 15—Leasehold Properties at Troedyrhiw. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. Mar. 9—Furniture at Market Hall, Merthyr. Mar. 9—Roll Top Desks and Piano at Merthyr. Messrs. EDWARDS BROS. Mar. 16-ITouschold Furniture at Dowlais. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. April 7—Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Mr. I). O. MORRIS. March 11. LcaHchold Property at Pontlottyn. Messrs. PHILLIPS and JONES Mar. 10—Leasehold Property at Bargoed. Mr. ARTHUR J. THOMAS. Mar. 10.—Horses, Carriages, Harness, &c., at Blatna. Messrs. TOMKINS and CHADWICK 1 Mar. 2t-Hotel at Abertillery. Messrs. TONG and COBON. Mar. 10-Leaschold Properties at Ebbw Vale. Mar. 11—Villa Residence at Tredegar. Mar. 17—Business Premises at Ebbw Vale IN THE COUNTY COURT OF GLAMORGANSHIRE, HOLDEN AT MERTHYR TYDFIL. IN EQUITY. PLAINT No. M.7792. la the Matter of the Estate of HENRY JONES, Deceased. Jones v. Williams. SALE OF DESIRABLE COTTAGE PROPERTIES. Mr. H. Seymour Berry (Of the firm of Messrs. J. M. BERRT & SON), the person appointed by the Court, WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the W G la ntaff HOTEL, Troedyrhiw, on MONDAY, March 15th 1909, at 7.30 p.m., pursuant to the order of the Judge made in the above matter in the undermentioned Lots, and subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr and Abér- darj Incorporated Law Society, and to such other Special Conditions as shall then be produced, the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES: LOT I.-All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 13, Church-street. Troedy- rhiw. now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £8 9?. LOT 2 —All that DweLling-liouse and Premises situate and being No. 14. Church-street, Troedy- riiiny, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £ 3 9s. LOT 3.—All that Dwelling-houso and Premises situate and being No. 15. Church-street, Troedy- rhiw, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to Q; 9". LOT -I.-All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 16, Church-street. Troedy- rhiw, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £ S 9s. LOT 5.-All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No, 17, Church-street, Troedy- rhiw, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly to £ 8 9s. These Premises are held under an Indenture of Lease for a term of 90 years from the 25th day of March, 1851, subject to the payment of an annual retitel 10s., which will be apporiiioned. For further particulars apply at the Auctioneers' Office, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or to Messrs. THOMAS & DAVIES, Solicitors, Graham-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or to M. J. WALTERS, Esq., Solicitor, Treherbert. ESTATE OF LLEWELLYN THOMAS, DECEASED. Pontlottyn, Glamorganshire. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES. Mr. D. 0. Morris HAS received instructions to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the BLAST FUR- NACE HOTEL, Pontlottyn, on THURSDAY, March 11th, 1909, at 7.30 p.m.sharp, subject to the Common Form Conditions ot Sale of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and such Special Con- ditions as shall b^ then read, and in the following or such other Lots as may then be determined on, the following very valuable Business Premises, situate in Merchant-street, the main Business Thoroughfare in the Town of Pontlottyn. LOT 1. -All that Dwelling-house, Shop and Pre- mises known as 11. Heol Eran Wynne, Pontottyn, in the County of Glamorgan, now in the occupa- tion of Mr. E. K. Robson, at a rental of 9-11 1-3., per annum, the tenant paying rates and taxos; together with the Lock-up Shop and Premises adjoining, let to Messrs. J. 1C. Thomas and Co., Boot and Shoe Dealers, at a rental of £ 2S 18s. per annum- The portion of the Premises occupied by Mr. Robson will be sold subject-to and with the benefit of an Indenture of Underlease for a term of five years from the 13th July, 1908 (terminable at the tenant's option at the end of the third year), granted by the late Mr. JJlew. ellyn Thomas to Mr. Robson. LOT 2.-All that Dwelling-house, Shop, and Pre- mises known as No. 1, Merchant-street, Pont- lottyn, in the occupation of Messrs. M. Jones & Sons, butchers, at a rental of £ 2 8s. per lunar month, the tenants paying all rates and taxes. LOT 3.—All that Dwelling-house, Shop, Bake- house, and Premises, known M No. 2, Merchant- street, Pontlottyn, now in the occupation of Mr. George John, at a rental of £2 4s. per lunar month. LOT 4.—All that Dwelling-house, Shop, and Pre- mises, known as No. 3. Merchant-street. Pont- lottyn, in the occupation of Miss Emma Walker, at a rental of B2 per lunar month, together with the Stable and Cart Shed at the rear thereof, now let to Mr. Harry Owen, at a rental of 8s. per lunar month. These Premises are held with other Premises under a Lease, dated 1st August. 1855, and made between William Llawellvn Williams, Esq., of the one part, and John Griffith Davies and Alice Davies of the other part, for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of May. 1837. and arc subject to an apportioned yearly rent of £ 317s. 9d.. which will be further apportioned between the Lots at the time of Sale. The Auctioneer wishes to draw the particular attention of business men to this unnsal oppor- tunity of acquiring Business Premises in the best position in the town. F or further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, at The Mart, High-street. Rhymney r or to Mr. W. H. TRUMP, Solicitor Rhymney. IMPORTANT TO BREWERS, LICENSED VICTUALLERS, & INVESTORS GENERALLYI ABERTILLERY. MON. Messrs. Tomlciiris & Chadwick (Members of the Auctioneers' Institute) HAVE been favoured with instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION (subject to the Common Form Conditions of the Mon- mouthshire Incorporated Law Society, and certain Special Conditions to be incorporated therewith), at the BUSH HOJ KL, ABERTILLERY. on WEDNES- DAY, 24th March, 1909, at 3 p.m., all that VALU- ABLE AND WELL-POSITIONED FREE FULLY LICENSED HOTEL situate at Penybont, Abertillery, and known as the "NEW BRIDGE-END HOTEL," in the occu- pation of Mr. 1. J. Lamb, as yearly tenant. I The accommodation mpri,-es: In the Base- ment: Excellent beer cellar, with tramming capacity for 18 barrels and rolling-way from yard. On Ground Floor: Entrance lobby, hall, bar, tap- room, bar parlour, kitchen, scullery, larder, and usual offices.. On First Floor: Landing, capacious clubroom, with shutter partition communicating to committee-room, private sitting-rooto. fire bed- rooms, boxroom bathroom (h. and c. w.) and w.c. Outside are stabling for four horses, coach-house, wash-house, coalhouse, greenhouse, and large garden. Also under same roof as Hotel premises Two THREE-ROOMED COTTAGES, in the respective occupation of William Samuel and Sidney Young, us monthly tenants, at rentals amounting in the aggregate to Sh) 10s. per annum. To each of the above cottages a good garden is assigned. The above Premises are held with other pro- perty adjoining for an unexpired term of 62 vears from the 1st February, 1904, under an Indenture of Lease, dated 1st March, 1904. The apportioned Ground Rent of this property is £5 per annum. Tiik MINES AND MINERALS ARE RESERVED. Plans and further Particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneers, at their Offices, Frogmore Chambers, Abergavenny, or of Messrs. COLBORNE, COULMAN & LAWRENCE, Solicitors. Newport, Mon. CENTRAL AUCTIOFTTODMS, ,56, CASTLE-STREET AND POST OFFICK LANE, MERTHYR. ISAAC WILKS, AUCTIONEER AND HOUSE FURNISHER, j Whole or part Houses of Furniture, Surplus Stocks, &e., Bought for Cash or Sold on Commis- sion. riortnighiy Sales are held at the Anotion Rooms, on FIKST and THIRD Tuesdays in every month. Goods on view daily and sold privately if desired, Mrs- J. vww. BAKER, (Principal Violin in Mr. GWILYM Lewis' Orchestra) Gives LESSORS on I Violin Playing At own or Pupil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OR OTHERWISE FOR CONCERTS, ETC. FOR TERMS, ADDKISS 17, PONTMORLAIS WEST, MERTHYR (Near Drill Hall). GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. { I FIFTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT BUILDING LAND PURCHASED, FOR DEVELOPMENT. nv DAN DAVIES, ESQ., OAKLANDS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. fTIHIS Estate has now been planned out by the Owner for Building plots, and early application is X 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 on Site; Building ca-n 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 BROS. (D. H.EDW ARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS and I- Expnzss,, CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. NEW HOUSES. ALL persona 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 R300 to R350 per house and (b) A TERRACE OF COTTAGES to cost about £ 200 per home, are tequeeted to please communicate with EDWARDS BROS. (D. H. & Isaac Edwards) ESTATE AGENTS, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, and CENTRAL CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan I. Phillips, Assoc, Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, SURVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. SALES conducted of Hcuse Property, Shares, Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Head Office" CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed J BARGOED, GLAMORGAN. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD MAIN STREET PROPERTIES, VILLAS AND DWELLING-HOUSES. Messrs. Phillips & Jones ARE favoured with instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the PLASNKWYDD I HOTEL, Bargoed, on WEDNESDAY, March 10th, 1909, HOTEL, Bargoed, on WEDNESDAY, March 10th, 1909, at Seven o'clock in the Evening (subject to such conditions of Sale as shall be produced and read thereat), the following very Valuable Leasehold Main Street Properties, Villas and Dwelling-Houses, Viz.:— LOT 1 All that substantially-built Shop, Dwel- ling-house and Premises, situate and being No. 63, Cardiff Road, Bargoed. in the occupation of Mr. W. Thomas, at the rental of £ 25 per annum. The Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of November, 1902. at an apportioned annual ground rent of £ 1 14s. 8d. LOT 2.—All that substantially-built main street Dwelling-house and Premises adjoining Lot 1, and known as No. 54, Cardiff-road, Bargoed, in the occupation of Mr. R. Spinks, at the lunar monthly rental of Pl igs. The Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of November, 1902, at an apportioned annual ground rent of Al los, LOT 3.-All those two well-built Villas, situate and known as Nos. 5 and 7. Park-road, Bargoed, in the respective occupations of Messrs. Bowen and Horler, at a lunar monthly rental of £ 110s. each. The Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of May, 1906, at an annual ground rent of JM 4s. 2d. LOT I.All that well-built Villa, situate and known aa No. 9, Park-road. Bargoed, in the occupa- tion of Mr. Matthews, at the lunar monthly rental of 11 10s. The Premises are hetd for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of May. 140. at an apportioned annual ground rent of 41 2ts. LOT 5.—All those three substantially-built Dwell- ing-houses and Premises, situate and known as Nos. S, S and 10, Francis-street, Bargoed, in the respective occupations of Messrs. Shannon, Bailey- and Qusjitick, at the lunar monthly rental of 4153. each. The Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of December, 1892, at an annual ground rent of 0 116. Od. For farther particulars apply, as to Lots 1 and 2 to L. ARNOLD WILLIAMS, Esq., Solicitor, Bargoed; as to Lots 3, 4, and 5 to Messrs. SPICKETT & SONS, Solicitors, High-street, Bargoed; or as to the whole of tho Lots to the Auctioneers, at their Offices, Central Chambers, High-street, Bartrocd. To Architects, Engineers, Builders, ac. H"F you require a perfect DAMP-PROOF X COURSE tor foundation Walls, Ac., use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use. Carnage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. EDWARDS BROS., D. H. Edward-Isaa.c Edwards, Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, A,1 CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STORES, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please, Note Change of Address of Merthyr Office. Messrs. Edwards Bros. (D. H. Edwards—Isaac Edwards, A.A.I.), H Auctioneers and Estate Agents, AVE foe SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY the folio wins: Building Club Shares, viz. (a). One Share in the Bronheulog Building Club, Pen- ydarren, Merthyr TydBl. Six roomed house. Vaca.nt possession. (b,). Two Shares in the Brynglas Building Club, Peny- darren. /jl' ^ne Share in t hePenybryn Villa Club, Penydarren. (a). Two Shares in the Caeracca Building Club, Dow- lais. (e). One Share in the Woodlands Building Club Quakers Yard. (f). One Share in the Cylla Cottage Company, Ystrad M.vnach. Please address all enouiriee to either of their offices: CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, or CENTRAL CHAMBERS (over Gunson's), MERTHYR TYDFIL. DOWLAIS. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. Messrs. Edwards Bros. m. H. Edwaxds-T-qaae Edwards, A.I.I.) DESIRE to annonnce that they are instructed to remove from No. 30, Pant-road, Dowlais, and also from another residence in Dowlais, to the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS a large Quantity of Furniture and General Household Goods, I which t.hsy intend on TCJKSDAY, 16hh MARCH, 1909, SELLING BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Thei Goods to be sold comprise an OIL PAINTING (by Vernet), Brass Rail Bedsteads. Spring Mat- tresses, Palliasses, Milpuff and Feather Beds, Bedroom and Kitchen Ware, Night Commode. Dressing Tables and WaRhstands, Swing and Mantel Glasses. Cane-seated Oak and Kitchen Chairs, Arm Chairs, Sijc Dining-room Chairs, Three Sewing Machines, Hair-seated Couch, Oak, Mahogany and Deal Tables, Mahogany Chest of DRAWERS, Gent's Travelling Bag, GRAND- FATHER'S CLOCK, IN CASE, in excellent condi- tion; FOUR STRONG, FIRE-RESISTING SAFES. TWO GENT'S 2iin. CYCLES, ONE TWO- SPEED RUDGE-WHITWORTH GENT'S CYCLE, a number of Magazines and Books of great educational value, including Theological works by our leading Divines, together with sundry other goods. All on vie W 12 to 1 day of Sale. Sale to commence 2.30 p.m. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Cambria Chambers, Dowlais, or Central Chambers, High-street, Merthyr Tydlll. -.0- The Mews, Gladstone St., Blaina. TO POSTING MASTERS AND OTHERS. Mr. Arthur J. Tliomas "ir>Y instructions from Mr. CHARLES FTCLLCVWES JO (who is giving up Posting), will SELL BY AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, 10TH MARCH, 1909, at 3.30 p.m. prompt, all the Horses, Carriages, Harness, &c. Used in connection with the Business. For full Particulars, see Posters. I Auctioneers' Offices, Crickhowell and Gilwcm. I University College of South Wales I and Monmouthshire, Cardiff. COLEG PRIFATHROFAOT. DEHEUDIR CYMRTJ A MVNWí, CAKKDYDD. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, ALL Classes are open to both Men and Women Students who may spend Three out of Five Years of their Medical Curriculum at this College. Special Courses arc given in preparation for the Examinations for Diplomas iu Public Health, and for the Certificate of the Central Midwives Board. for the Certificate of the Central Midwives Board. A Class is held for Sanitary Inspectors. Information regarding Fees, and a Prospectus of the School, may be obtained by application to I DAVID HEPBURN, M.D., C.M., F.R.S.E., DEAN of the Faculty of Medicine, or to J. AUSTIN JENKINS, B.A., Registrar. REFUGE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. CHIEF Or, FICR, :-OXFORD STREET, MAN CHESTER. EXTRACT FROM THE ANNUAL, REPORT, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 190S, ORDINARY BRANCH.—The number of Policies issued daring the year was 27,144, assuring the sum of £ 2,029 498, and producing a Premium Income of £ 126,921 7s. 5d. The Premium Income for the year was £ 7K4,4H 3s. 0d-, being an increase of K61,9»4 Is. 0d., as compared with tho previous year. 1 he amount paid in respect of Claims was £ 310.71813s. Jd. c_, INDUSTRIAL BRANCH.—The Premium Income for the year amounted to £ 1,702,728 4s.S±, baing an increase of £ 65,229 5s\ 4d. over the previous year. The amount paid in respect of Claims was The aggregate Premium Income of both Branche# for the year was £ 2,467,103 7s. 5d., showing an increase of £ 127,129 0s. 7d. over the previous year.. The total amount of Claims paid in both Branches since the establishment of the Company is The^totftl funds of the Com nan y amount to £ 6,180,291 8s. 0d., representing an incnease during the year of £U5,785 lis. ed. General Balance Sheet of tha Refuge Assurance Company, Limited, for the Year ending 31st December, 1803. LIABILITIES. ASSETS. £ s. d. INVESTMENTS £ s, d. pet-t,N Shareholders' Capital, paid up 3011.000 0 0 Mortgages on Property 1,143.223 9 11 Ordinary Branch Assurance Fund. 4,261,087 14 9 Loans on Municipal and other Rates 961,830 10 11 Industrial Branch Assurance Fund 1,619,205 11 3 House Property aud Land 824,138 ,5 0 Colonial Government Securities 113,702 4 4 Foreign Government Securities 254,808 12 6 Railway and other Debentures and Debenture Stock 2,036,914 13 0 ¡ Do. do. Stock and Shares, Prefer- ence and Ordinary 210,203 11 8 I Chief Rents 28,639 8 11 Loans on the Company's Policies within their Surrender.Value 224.505 0 0 Furniture and Fixtures. 38,481 18 2 Superintendent's flajaneeq 27,621 lo 6 Outstanding Premiums 127,483 1 1 Outsta.nding Interest and Rents 27,201 4 8 Bank Deposits for fixed periods 224,750 0 0 Cash at Bankers$8,170 10 ."> Cash in hand 15,617 19 (j I £(j:80_!u_{j 0 £ >>,180,294 6 0 R. WM. GREEN" ^Joint General Mar&feis. JAMES WILCOCK. Chairman, JOHN W. PROCTOR, t JQlut Genera HENRY THORNTON, i, Director, ROBERT MOSS, Secretary. WILLIAM_AI>AM?| AVe have examined the foregoing Balance Sheets and Acconntp. alicl in our opinion such Balance Sheets at-e full and fair Balance Sheets containing the pa-otictilitrs required by the regulations of the Company, and are .properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the Company's affairs as shown by the books of the Company. Wc Certify that all our requirements as Auditors have been complied with. We have also satisfied ourselves that the securities representing the Company's Investments are in perfect order. ¡ RICHARD WHITA.KER,) Manclicrttr.lMi Fcbruary, 1003. JOHN HOLOATK, f Auditors. Merthyr District Ofikc. tG, Thomas street, Mr. JOHN HOLLAND. Superintendcnt, 1 Treharris „ M Forest Houae, Edwivda-ville, bir, WILLIAM JONES, uperintelldent. J. L. CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, GLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. I Speciality-MORTGAGE LOANS KARKET HALL, WELLINGTON STREET (At Extreme End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. TUESDAY, MARCH 9th, 1909, Mr. J. L. Cunningham £ TAS received instructions from a big Firm of _OL 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-street, Mer- thyr. Nat. Tel. M. Market Hall, Merthyr Tydfil. Mr. J, L, Cunningham WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at the above Hall, on TUESDAY, MARCH 9th, 1909, 2 Oak Roll Top Desks and Superior Upright Cottage Piano. Sale at 2,30 o'clock. Merthyr Tydfil Union. THE Guardians invite TENDERS for the supply to the Workhouse, Merthyr Tydfil, the Training School and Cottage Homes, Aber- dare, and the Cottage Homes, Bargoed, of I Sides of Beef aud Legs cut close to the rump, Joints for Officers, Mutton, Pork, and Suet, Fish, Bacon (Cumberland Cut), Bread, Flour (Leathertie), Oatmeal (Scotch), Groceries, Potatoes and Onions, Building MateriaJs, and Coal. Out-door Supplies at Merthyr, Dowlais, Hirvrain, and Aberdare Beef and Mutton (best quality). Foreign Meat must NOT be tendered for. The above Tenders to be for six months only. viz., from the 27th March, 1909, to the 1st O oher, 1909 (both inclusive). Tenders are also invited for Milk, Cream, Straw, Earthenware, Ironmongery. Books, Printing and Stationery, Drugs, Oils, Paints and Glazing; Haulage, Coffins and Funerals. Horsing the Ambulance, Drapery, Rug Wool, Canvas, Stc., I Boots, Shoes and Slippers, Nurses' Out-door Uniforms, Suits (Men's and Boys'), Materials for Tailoring, and Materials for Shoemaking. These Tenders are to be for Twelve Months, viz., from 27th March, 1909 to 25th March, 2310 (both inclusive). Samples may be seen on application to the MASTER at the Workhouse and SchooL s-nd of Books and Stationery on application at my OUlco. Payments quarterly but Butchers and O ers may draw on account oneo the -tftZj > quarter. t Prints oi-ruc, of Tender, received, and which contain, the boadsatinf of Contract, may be obtained, together with envel- opes. in which the same must 1;>c returned, on c application to the MASTER at the Workhouse or p the SUPERINTENDENT at the Aberdare Training School, who will furnish all other particulars. Goods not in the above list can be seen in the Forms of Tender, Tender, with samples (where required) to be sent in on or before FRIDAY, March 12th, 1909, those for the Aberdare School on the Blue Forms, for the Workhouse on the White Forms, and for the Bargoed Cottage Homes on the Pink Forms. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, and reserve to them- selves the right of accepting the whole or any portion of any Tender as they may think fit to select, and to accept a Tender in respect only of a portion of the quantity required of any article. The Forms of Tender must be strictly adhered to. Tenders unless received by FRIDAY, March 12th, 1909, at 6 p.m., will not be opened. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 131, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, 21th February, 1909. Merthyr Tydfil Union. 1 TO ARCHITECTS. THE Guardians of the Merthyr Tydfil Union 8. propose to erect several pairs of Cottage Homes for Children within the Parish of Aberdare. and invite applications from Architects for the work of preparing Plans, Specifications and Quantities, and supervising' the crection of the buildings. Sealea applications, endorsed "Architect," should I reach me by the lath March. 1909, and should state the terms upon which the applicants are prepared to undertake the work. Such terms should include the cost, of preparing the necessary copies of the Bills of Quantities for Contractors desiring to I tender. The Guardians do not bind themselves to employ either of the applicélnt". By Order. FRANK T. JAMES. 134, High Street, Clerk to the Guardians. Merthyr TydfiL 2(th February, 1909. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. THE Corporation invite applications from quali- fied veterinary Surgeons for the appoint- ment of VETERINARY INSPECTOR of DAIRY COWS, at a salary of £2;) per annum. The duties will consist chiefly of a quarterly inspection of all cows housed in Dairies supplying milk within the Borough, and further particulars of such duties may be obtained from the Medical Officer of Health. Applications, endorsed Veterinary Inspector," must reach the undersigned not later than the 13th March. T. ANEURYN REES, Town Clerk. Town HaU. Merthyr Tydfil. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. TO PAINTERS. &c. TENDERS are invited for Painting and Colour- washing at Dowlais Police Station. Particu- lars can be obtained from the Deputy Surveyor, Town Hall, Merthyr, on and after the 10th inst. Tenders to be delivered to me not later than:the 20th inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By order. T. ANEURYN REES. Town Clerk. I To Contractors. t TENDERS are invited for the Erection of fnr- ther Business Premises at Brynmawr for Mr. A. T. Watkins, Butcher. Plans and Specification may be seen at the Office A. T. Watkins, Butcher. Plans and Specification may be seen at the Office of the undersigned, to whom Tenders, sealed a endorsed, arc to be sent on or before the 24th inst. Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily ac- cepted. HY. WATERS, Architect. Market Chambers Ebbw Vale. March 3rd. 1W. To Builders. | TENDERS are invited for the Erection of "0 HcnsesatGroesfaen, near Bargoed, for Messrs. The Rhymney Iron Company. Limited. The Rhymney Iron Company. Limited. Drawings and Specifications may be seen at my Office. Sealed Tenders, endorsed Tender 30 Houses," to ( be sent to the Rhymney Iron Company, Limited, Rhymney, Mon., not later than March Sth. The Company does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. J. LLEWELLIN SMITH. M.S.A., Architect, Aberdare. 18th Feb. 1909. South Wales & Mon. Truant School < TO CLOTHIERS. TENDERS are invited for 90 SUITS of strong Blue Serge Clothes for boys ranging from 8 to < 14 years of age. j.1 Samples may be seen at the School at Quakers- Yard. Sealed Tenders, with sample of cloth or article intended to be supplied, to be sent to the SUPER- 5 rvTENDENT of the School on or beforo the 24th March nest. 1 rvTENDENT of the School on or beforo the 21th March next. E. STEPHENS. Uerk. 1st March, 1908. I

irtgs, Kforraps antr The Charpe for Advertisements under this Heading is 'eme I' Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 words or portion of 30 'W,W' BIRTHS. JONEs.-On Saturday, 27th February, Pen-y-Bryn, Merthyr, the wife of Mr. J. Griffiths Jones of a daughter. DEATHS. BOULTON.—On Tuesday, the 2nd. inst., at Trebeddau Farm, Mountain Hare, Merthyr, James Boulton, in his 47th year. Funeral, Friday, at 3 p.m. for Cefn Cemetery. Gentlemen only. IN MEMORIAM. BENJAMIN.—In loving memory of Emily Benjamin, died March 3rd, 1907. Ever remembered by hus- band and children. Her end was peace. EVANS.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Sarah Evans. Grocer. Plymouth Street, Merthyr, who died March 4th, 10.05. "WithChrist which is far better." JONEs.-In loving memory of our dear son David James Jones, who died at 64, Brecon-road, March 6th, 1899. "To memory ever dear."—FATHER and MOTHER. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.—The family of the late Mrs. Mary Davies, 6, Lethbridge terrace, Victoria. Ebbw Vale.desire to thank ail who sent letters of sympathy in their recent bereavement and ask .their kind accept- ance cf their acknowledgments. LOCICYEK—Mrs. Lockyer and family, 63, Quarry- row, Merthyr, desire to thank all w'ho sent letters of sympathy in their recent bereavement and ask their kind acceptance of this acknowledgment. their kind acceptance of this acknowledgment. WOODS.-Tlie parents and relatives of the late bugler. George Woods, desire to thank the officers and comrades of B Company, Territorial .Army, for the admirable manner in which they showed their respect and esteem of the above comrade by their presence at his funeral, also thanking all others for their kindly sympathy in the hour of trouble and sorrow. UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and I equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

D. CHRISTMAS THOMAS, DECEASED. ALL Persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the above-named Deceased, late of Brecon-road, Merthyr Tydfil. Butter and Cheese Merchant, are required to send particulars •f any such claims or demands to the undersigned, on behalf of the Administratrix, on or before the 31st day of March, 1909. Dated this 4th day of March, 1909. THOMAS AND DAVIES, Solicitors, 3. Graham-street, Merthyr Tydfil. Re JOHN BURNETT, Deceased. PURSUANT to a Judgment of the Chancery Division of the Hisrh Court of Justice, made iu the Matter of the ESTATE of JOHN BURNETT. Deceased, and in an action, Richard Burnett, George Burnett, and Cath- erine Harris (wife of Daniel Harris) ajjainst John Burnett '1237, B. No. 5,151), the creditors of John Burnett, late of Cross Keys, Gcorp-e Town, Merthyr Tydfil, in the county of Glantorjran, Beerhouse-keeper, who died on the 2nd October, 18%. are. on or before the 17th day of I March, 1909. to send by post prepaid to Mr. Rowland Edward Griffiths, of Milbpurae-chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, nforesaid, of the firm of Messrs. Griffiths and Thomas, of the same place, the solicitors for the plaintiffs in the above-named notion, their Chirstian and surnames, ad- dresses, and descriptions, the fuil particulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts, and tho nature of the securities (if any) held by them, or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said judgment. Every creditor holding any security is to produce the same at the Chambers of Mr Justice I Warrington and Mr. Justice Parker, the Royal Courts of Justice, London (Room No. 252), on Tuesday, the 30th day of March, 1900. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, being the time appointed for adjudicating on the claims. Dated this 18th day of February, 1909. GIBSON and WELDON, 27", Chancery-lane, W.O., A gents tor Griffithsand Thomas. Mi'bourne-Cham- bers, Merthyr Tydfil, Plaintiffs' Solicitors. Re Francis Pius Rose, Deceased. PURSUANT to the Law of Property Amendment Act JJL 1859 (22 and 23 Vict, c 351 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons and creditors having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Francis Pius Rose late of All Saints Church Ebbw Vale in the County of Monmouth deceased (who died on the 26th day of November 1908 and whose will was proved by Silvester Rose of 13 Station Road Rotherham in the Couuly of York aforesaid the Execntor therein camed Oil Iht. lZ-h day of Januwy 1909 in the Principal Probate .Ee^i-i ry i, Majesty's lnh Coprt of Jtnttoi) are hereby qwx: j ,.<snG in the particular. oi .?vv •* and '-viinnl-j :j ( 9e unuertiyncd tue SoBriisor « £ e>kia f o-t «?■' before the 20th day of March next. And Notice is Hereby also Given that after that day the said Executor will pro- ceed to distribute the assets of the ttacwuted amonr: the parlies entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the said Executor shall then have notice and that he will not be liable for the assets olfcany part thereof so distributed to any person of whose debt or clahn he shau not then have had notice. Dated this Zth day of February 1909 J. W. FENOUGHTY Hunter's Chambers. High Street Itotlierham Solicitor of the Executor. Merthyr Y.M.C.A. New Buildings. SIX WEEKS CAMPAIGN for £500 to meet BaOO kindly promised by John Cory, Esq., J.P. Cardiff £ s. d. Saturday, 20 25 0 0 Monday, 22 32 10 0 Tuesday, 23 u hi 10 0 w«1nesday. 24 67 JO 0 Thursday. 25 72 10 0 Friday, 23 73 0 0 Saturday, 27 75 0 0 Monday, 1 80 0 0 Tuesday, 85 1 0 \vcdi;esday, 3 90 1 0 Will friends who have promised kindlv assist the Secretary by forwarding the donations to the Office. Church Street. 1 Advertisement Tariff FOIl SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. j THEEI SIX WOHDS. eNCl. runts. TtMSO. i. d. 8. d. 6 d 16 Words 0 4 „ 1 q 6 24 \Yords 0 9 16 j 32 Words l a so 30 40 Words 13 v.- 2 6 3 9 « Words 16 3 0 4 6 These Charges apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly confined to those Khich 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 æt double the above rate. APARTMJNTS WASTID, HOUSES WANTED, APARTMEKTS ro LET, MONBY WANTED, BDSINEBSES FOR SALZ, MIS- CNLEANNOUS SALES, BUSINESSES WANTED, PARTNERSHIPS WANTED. HOCSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES are charged at double the above rates. -I PERSONAL. I HEREBY give notice that I will not be refcoonsible for any debts contracted by my wif«, SARAH ANN BOLTON, of 9, Catholic-row, Dowlais. after tbis date. — Signed BARTHOLOMEW BOLTON, of 10, Beddoes court, Dowlais' February 26th, 1909. M13 MISSING FRIENDS. MISSING FRIENDS. NFORMATION Required of the whereabouts or the I tL address of JAMM JONBS. General Draper, late 90 Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Vale. Communicate with M 33, Express Office, Merthyr. >1 13 INFORMATION Required of the whereabouts or ad. I dress of CIIARLUS PRICE, Draper, late of Market Hall Buildings, Ebbw Vale.—Communicate with M 33, Ex- press Office, Merthyr. M 13 PRIZE DRAWINGS. POSTPONEMENT of Prize Drawing. William Bevan's (Cwmbach) Prize Drawing is postponed to Julv 14th. All duplicates to be in on ov before June 28th to the secretary E. EDWARDS, 6, Morgan-row, Cwmbaoh. M 6 SERVANTS WANTED. A RESPECTABLE Girl Wanted to sleep out 5 good charaqter.—Apply, 24, Lancaster-villas, Merthyr. I 20 WANTED, a Girl on Mondays or Tuesdays for Wash- ing.—Apply, Mrs. WAITB, 27, Dane-street, Mer- A! 6 WANI t i), ;strong capable Girl, must be quick. clean W and early riser, to live in good reference re- quired.—Apply, 47, Bethesda-street, Merthyr. M 6 WANTED, an experienced general Servant, used to children references required.—Apply, BKTA, Express Office, Merthyr. M 20 I"Xprpss, OtT!ce, Merthyr. M 20 WANTED, a young General Servant; references required.—Hrs. SOLTHET, Haitlands, Penydarren Park, Merthyr. WANTED, young Genera!; must be used to and found of children.—POWELL, Suuclad, Cefn Coed. M6 WANTED, Good General Servant, 18-20; fond of children; reference required. -Al,pl.v, 17, New- ;astle-Etreot, Merthyr. A 10 WANTED, strong, willing girl for six-routried house, family 4 and 2 children; comfortable home; vages, £ 8.—MARSUALL. Abergavenny. JI 13 GENERAL Wanted for Cooking, two kept, able to tjf wash and iron; couutry seaside. -Mrs. SIMONS, rlorton, Porteynon. M 13 A SERVANT Girl wanted age 17 to 20. able to cook, d —Mrs. DAVIES, Royston Villa, Dane-terrace, Mer. thyr. M 6 SITUATIONS WANTED. GROCERY.—Wauted, Situation by young Lady in Grocery business, little experience.—Apply, M 38, Express" Otifce, Merthyr. M 20 WORKING Housekeeper.—Mrs. L. JAMF.S (widow).. v age 48, seeks situation as Housekeeper to work- ug-man, practical housewife, fend of children, references. -7, Alma-row, Merthyr. M 13 EVENING Employment required, first class roi'e.euces.—M. 31, Express Office' lenliyr, H13 'I SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, Ym,mg Man, aged 18 to 22, to canvas and collect. One used to Draperv and Tailoring preferred.—Apply, with references, to Box 37, Express Office, Merthyr. M 20 OFFICE Tioy Wanted.—Apply, J. D. PRICE, Wholesale Provision Merchant, Merthyr Tydfil. M 13 K!STANTED, Strong Lad, to deliver parcels, at Aber- WW fan Station.-Apply, W. P. POWELL & Co., Ltd., Hirwain. M 6 APARTMENTS TO LET. COMFORTABLE Apartments -to Let for two young c men. —9. Stuart-street, Merthyr. M 20 BEAUTIFULLY Furnished front sitting and bedrooms t-i l^et, piano, hot and cold bath no children, sui* two gentlemen or couple.—Apply, 12, Gwendoline-street, Merthyr. M 20 LODGINGS for two respectable young men.—Apply 51, Gwaelodvgartli, Merthyr, M13 LODGINGS for a respectable young Lady with quit# couple.—Apply, 14, Dauvp&rc, Merthyr. M 6 COMFORTABLE Apartments.—Young Man wanted ta C share with another near Dowlais Works; terms moderate.—M 23, "Express" Office, Merthyr. M6 BED and sitting room to let, use of bath, h. & c.—12, l'air View Terrace, Merthyr, F 6 4 OFFICES TO LET. OFFICE in Post- Oflice-lane, lately occupied by Men? thyr Guardian. '—Apply, 150, High-street, Merthji^ 13 i HOUSES TO LET. rl'O LET Glendale, College Street. Aberdare, 7 roome4 I. houss, bath (h. and a), lavatory a Ed scullery.—i Apply, D. JAMES. M 26 TO be Let, or Sold, No. 5. Caeracca Villas, Dowlais. Apply, Mrs. ATKINS, 25, Market-street, Dowlais. M 13 COMMODIOUS Villa in The Walk, as from April lst»—i C Apply, GILBERT EVANS, The Walk, Merthyr. M 9 HOUSES WANTED. HOUSE wanted in Merthvr district, four hwhwim^ garden, rent abont £ 28.—M 36, Express Ofliov Merthyr. M 20 ■ BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. "jVI ERTRYR.—House and Shop just completed, niir M door to Express Office excellent position Rritj any business rent moderate.—Apply, DAN DAVIZS, Oafel lands, Merthyr. M.6 -1 MOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. GARDEN for Sale, complete with summer hou* VJT fowl-house and run (six fowls), rose, fruit trees. ttix} £ 5.—BREEZE, Red Cow, Merthyr. M 6 BjlOR Sale, or To Let, 21, Lancaster Villas, Merthyr. JL' Semi-detached villa, consisting of three room# and scuilerr, ground floor; and three bedrooms amf bathroom, with W.c., first floor. Modern convenienoeaJ garden, &c.—Apply on Premises. T S (COTTAGES.—Two, three rooms, and two six-roomed^ j houses.—Apply, WILLIAMS, 86, High-street, Oe £ & Coed. Mao A Seven-Roomed House bathroom, h& c, in Llewelyn.' street, Merthyr, good garden, select position cant be seen by appoin Lment. -Apply, AI" 27, Fa-prm Office, Merthyr. M 6 HOUSES for Sale in Gladstone-terrace, Plymouth street.—Apply THOMAS. 130, High-street, Met* thyi\ M 27 SALE by Private Treaty, Cottaee known as IjJ Francis-street, Dowlais.—For particulars, apply, 9^' Alnia-strcet, I>ov]ais. M 6 ROYSTON VILLA, facing King FAward-street, ftit Sale. Apply PROTHEROE, 26, The AvenueJ Merthyr. M 6 HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. NEARLY new stylish Cob Gig, £ 10; useful Baker1* or pleasure rubber-iyred Trap, with removable cover, jE9 four-wheel Dogcart, £ 4. All kinds Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, &c.; new Corn Crusher, £ 2.—BT'-ISRE, Red Cow, Merthyr. M 6 FUN Kit At. Stock. Second-hand Hearses S30. 30 ncvi F pa Landaus 140, Hansoms £ 20, Brake& Easy tenr-, Catalogues, MAKSTOS'S, Bradford-street, Eirmingbàrn. STABLING TO LET. STABLE fcnd Coach-house to Let in Nantygwenith» lane.— Anyly to Miss EVANS, 6, George-street^ Georgetown, Merthyr. M 15 STABLE, rwo-stali with Loft in Albert-street, Merthvr* Apply THOJIAS, 130, High street, Merthyr. M 13 BICYCLES FOR SALE. BOY'S Bicycle, rim brake, free wheel, equal to newj 50s.; Gent's Cycle, 30s.—RBD COW, Merthyr. M 6 0 1 E-: S A..V.-IC.' •" :v for »X<«. Wjemar. LO l:,¡1i Specw y 10, Guine:w!rI:t¡:r'ct-i'. M 37 fj cxpeiied in few hours. Particulars anct t. testimonials tree. — HIBSOS, 46, MatAock-streei;i Notting-ham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother w'j« values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4id. and 9d., Postage Id.—GEO. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and oSj High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. ]1:: Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. Williams; Mountain Ash, I). Williams, Commercialk, street; Abergavenny, Shackleton and Co., 9, Cross* street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans, 43, Beaufort-street, A.' M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A E. Evans, Idat place, T. Dougall, Betbcar-street; Treharris, T. ThomasJ The Square; Dowlais, R. P. Rees, 177, Higb-streetl Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. "Williams^ Merthyr, T. Jenkins, Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30-7-CSt INSURANCE. IVERPOOL Victoria Friendly Society.— £ ♦ 10s. solidf Book for Sale; splendid opportunity for a good man.-Apply, T. D. JONES, 9, Brunswick-street, Merthyr .&120 MUSICAL. FINE 12 stop, coupler and knee-swell American Orga4 for Sale, cheap.— £ .9, Brynhyfryd-street, Peny*i dalTen, lIferthyr. M 6. j c DETACHMENT BAND. YOUNG Men wanted to take up the following Instntt ments E. fiat Clarionet B. flat Clarionet; bas^ Clarionet; Piccolo Cornet; I-lom Baritones; Bass.—* Apply at the Angel Buildings to the Bandmaster, oil Tuesday and Friday Evenings. | LIBRARY. WANTED Welsh Books, any class. Ministers' sm4 plus stock. English 6d. novels must be cheap 3! cash or exchange. -Jo.NBs, 3, John-street, Georgetown) Merthyr. M6 SCHOLASTIC. C^OLLlERYjManagers' Examinations, Mines' Inspector y ate, Scholarships, Surveying, Electrical and Mining; Mathematics' Examinations. Candidates successfully] t prepared: lessons by post; 61 out of 62 students qualifiedl last Cardiff Managers' Examination. Write for Syllabus I CAMBRIAN MINIXO SCHOOL, Glaeffrwd, Portb. M 27 } EMIGRATION. i MIGR-TION-For Lowest Fares to South Africa byl .L the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada bV the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Can"ri Pacific, and other Steamship Companies, and to AtutraliaJ Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for triprf around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted pAJtoÍ sages to Sydney, Nsw South Wales, for Agriculturalists-. Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans Navvies, and General. Labourers.—Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenallt Aberdaveo, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. MOLESKINS Wanted, any quantity, well dried anj stretched best price paid postal orders oi] cheques as preferred.—Send by parcel post to J. STANLEYi & SON, Fur and Skin Merchants, 92, Edward-road, Wa thamstow. London, N.E. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity"] —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Met, thyr. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. ALL PAPERS from ]jd. per Roll. Any quantityr' large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all elnsses. Write for Patterns,, stating elass required.—Dept. 353, THE BARNSTT WAU- PAFER Co., LTJt., Manchester. Jy 10 Articles for 9s. lid. —Knives, Forks, Spoons, Car* vers, S.c. Whist Drive Prizes and Wedding Pres- ents. Sensational bargain list post free. Send immedi- ately.—Sheffield Cutlery Direct Supply Company, whole- sale manufacturers, Centurv Wrarks, Howard-street. Sheffield. M 6 J M ISCELLANEOUa. PALMISTRY.—The (Cpping Forest Gipsies are at 10. The Circle, Tredegar, from 10 am. 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. 516 ECRUITING.-Ilespectable Young Men, cf good 11 character, and desirous of joining the Army, or Special Reserves, should apply Sergeant W. MCNBLLV, 5, Graham-street, Merthyr. Excellent prospects in all branches for v. ell-conducted men. 1\:1 27 GREY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye. but by 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). Manufacturer —G. W. IIASHTSON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais. T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jy 17 MONEV. MORTGAGES.—Advertiser (r&siding in Cardiff) has control of several sums of money available for in- vestment upou leaseholds —Send full particulars of pro. perties offered as security to M 24, "Express" Office,, Merthyr M13 ONKY'wITHOUT" SECURITY oiTNote of Hand £10 to £ 1,000; arranged quick, cheap and privately in aav part of Wales.- .AVri!e THE JIANAOKK. 12, Taff Embankment, Cardiff. MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons wiio have bought, 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- ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4J r 5 per cent. ol rices, 19, Gteb:iand-stre?:, Merthvr rydfti. T S DO. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has several sums of money, amounting in all to 5:4,000. to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free hold Securities at 4 per cent. or 5 pr cent, IS