The Merthyr Express

LOCAL INTELLIQENGE; ONE Shttlinjr Bottle of JEKKINS s Lung Mixture j completely took my cou £ h away. J. T. DocTOX. I'iumber, Gasfitter, House Decor- ator, l'dpcrhanging Warehous., 133, Hiyii-street, M^rlhyr. All Kepiiirs attended to at the shortest notice. A Staff of Expfriefccd Worknu-n regu- larly employed. Estimates free. Paperhansrings from 2d. i.,er piece; numerous job lots greatly under cost price. GET rid of. that backache to-day bytakihg JENKINS' Is. Bnckache Pills. Fos indigestion and wjnd in the-stomach, there is nothing like JENMys' Digestive Pdlets.-ls. Tins.—Address Chemist. Pontmorlais. AT 31, Ui;h.%reet, Mevthyr, you'll find erreat bargains in all kinds of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing. On Saturday next SIKUI-H, the Working-mail's Clothier, com- mences their hilf-yearly Sale, when the great Stock will be reduced to prices that must command a quiek Sale. If you call you can see their br.rg4ius. Working Clothes of all kinds. Pee their Show on Saturday next. Any article takm from the window or Ioor. Any article changed if not what required. You can put any artii-le one side until you have the money at !SIBDI<E'B, High- street. MERTHYP. THURSDAY FOOTBALR, CLUB.rhe, annual whist drive and dance will be held at the Drill Hali, on Thursday, March 18th, 1909. Dance commencing at 8, whist commencing at 8. Ladies, 2s. gents., 2s. 6d. double ticket, 4s. Mr. Gwilyrn Lewis's band. Tickets can be obtained Irom members of Club and dance com- mittee, oji from bon. see., Mr. J. Jones, 20, Park-place. M 13 HIGH STREET BAPTIST C.H-u-ftcp-Preach-.r next Sunday, Rev. W. Hussey Griffiths, of Newcastlc-on-Tyne. Services at 11 and 6 o'clock. HILL'S PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC CLUB.-The annual meeting of the Hill's Plymouth Cricket Club will be held at, the headquarters, on Wednesday evening next, at 8 p.m. MERTHYR DISTRESS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Borough Distress Committee was held oa Tuesday, the Mayor presiding. Thirty reports of sub-committees' meetings were pre- sented, showing how the giving of work to the unemployed was carried out. Twenty-six per- sons were employed at a time, each man being allotted two days' work, married men with families having first consideration. Altogether 372 men had been employed by the sub-com- mittess, many being engaged at Tkomastown recreation ground. THE LATE SiR LEWIS MORRIS.—Rev. D. Eurof Walters, M.A., B.D., of this town, has a most I interesting article on the late Sir Lewis Morris 1 in Ceoiiien Gwyl Dewi" the special number of the GenineD for St. David's Day; and in the same number the Rev. John Thomas, of Zoar Chapel, writes in his own racy, style am. the late Rev. 0. H. Owen, Liverpool (late of Glandwr). COMMITTED TOP, TRIAL.—On' Saturday night Michael McGuire ent to the Old King's Head Lodging-house, at the bottom of the town, and paid eightpence far two nights' lodgings. Later on he returned to the house and demanded the return of his money, but was" informed that I one-- beds had been booked money could not be returned. The man went outside, picked up half-a-dozen large stones, which he threw through the plate-glass window, valued at £ 5 De., and smashed glass bottles worth f3. At an occasional court, on Monday, Albert Jarvis, manager of the lodging-house, and his daughter, Florence, gave evidence to this effect, and P.S. Scott, who arrested the prisoner, said that he found 5s. in the man's pockets.—Prisoner was committed for trial. CONCERT.—At the weekly meeting at Zion Baptist Vestry on Saturday evening, the chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas Humphreys. The programme was as follows :—Recitations, Miss May Griffiths; dialogue, Msssis. Lewis Williams and Wm. Williams; solo, Miss N anjt Price; solo, Mr. Edward Evans; recitation, Mrs. Gwen Griffiths; impromptu dialogue (competition), Messrs. Lewis Williams and Wm. Williams; impromptu speech, Mr. Lewis Williams. During the meeting Mr. J. Bunyan Davies, Dowlais (formerly of Mountain Hare), was presented by Miss Blodwen Phillips, on behalf of the class, with a well-executed photo of the Sunday school class of which Mr. Davies was teacher for many years whilst Miss Fanny Davies was also presented with a handsomely bound hymnal, as a token of esteem and respect, and also as a slight recognition of the many valuable services rendered to the church by the family. Eulogistic addresses were given by j several present, and the gifts were euitably;, acknowledge4 by Mr. Davies- The meeting concluded with the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau by Mr. T. Morgan Jones, in which the audience heartily joined. I^IRTII AND DEATH RETrRNS.-At a meeting of the Health Committee on Wednesday, Dr. Duncan, M.O.H., reported that during the four weeks ended February oth there were notified within the Borough 198 births (113 males and g5 females), giving a rate of 32-9 per 1,000 of the population, as compared with I). total of 1 200 and 35 respectively in the corresponding period last year. During the same period 13'J deaths were registered, giving a rate of of 22-4 per 1,000, as compared with 165 and a rate of 26.8 in the corresponding four weeks last year. The age incidence was;—Under one year, 40; from 1 to 5 years, 18 5 to 60 years, 43 and over 60, 28. Twenty-four deaths occurred i at the Union infirmary, two at the General Hospital, and two at the fever hospital. Deaths from zymotic diseases were:—Whooping cough,! 2; measles, 1 scarlet fever, 2; diphtheria, 2,11 and diarrhoea, 2. During the month there were notified 38 cases of scarlet fever, 3 of I diphtheria, one of enteric fever, five of eiysip-1 elas; total, 48. There were 35 patients ad. mitted to the Mardy hospital, 45 discharged, and 59 remained under treatment.

G. W. Re EXCURSION TO LONDON. SATURDAY NIGHT, MARCH 6 j TO LONDON i For 2, 4, 6, or 9 Days. I J i Two-Day ( a.m. Fare. ,< dep. 1 10\ I Mountain ^sh „ 120 I ^.5 ,JE Merth-rr 110 (|| y/" e Quakers' Yard 1 35 J t c b For details see bills or send post-card to d stations or offices. It JAMES C IGLlS, General Manager. i v-

Merthyr Miners and tlie Wage Agreement. MASS MEETING ON SUI\DAY. On Sunday afternoon a well-attended meeting of the members of the Merthyr District of the Miners4 Federation was held at the Drill Hall, Merthyr, Mr. John Evans presiding. At the outset the chairman referred to the disaster at West Stanley Colliery. Durham; He said "God speed the day when we shall hear tùe\ last of these disasters. It- is time laws were made so that these destructive explosions should not, occur as they do in our collieries. Members of Parliament should promote a But.. dealing with safety in mines (applatise). Ha moved that a vote ox sympathy and condolence be sent to the bereaved. This was seconded and carried in silence, all present standing. At the request of the chairman the audience' sang Aberystwyth." The chairman said that a momentous message was to be delivered to the meeting that after- noon, and he would take a vote as to whether the reporters should remain. There were some matters to be considered that ought not to go out. A motion was proposed to admit the reporters, but an amendment was carried by an over* whelming majority, and the reporters withdrew. At the close of the meeting the following resolution, which was passed, was' handed to the reporters :— "Tht this meeting desires to express its bope that the executive council of the South Wales Miners' Federation will press forward ita lemand for a minimum wage for colliers working in abnormal places it also wishes to express its appreciation of the efforts made by tha council to cope with the out-of-work difficulty, md strongly urges that a vote by ballot be '¡ken of the coalfield for a final decision upon 'he propqsed out-of-work scheme; that we ilso regret the action of the owners in suggesting i. termination of the present agreement in June text.. and believe that such action should be )pposed at any cost." If-

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A FALLEN WOMAK.—Oa Saturday night Detective-Scrgt. Jones was on duty in Cautle- street and observed Annie Edwaias accosiing men. Detective Jones walked along t'ae same pavement, and he also was accosted. He arrested the woman and locked her up, and on Monday she was sent to prison for 14 days. LAME.V i' BADIN& ROOM.—The ladies of the district vr-ii be glad to know that the Free Libraries Commitfco has provided a Reading- room for their us: the Public Library m the Arcade, with a g joJ selection o' periodicals and magazines, las ladies will be able to enter their rooai without going through the general reading room, but if tuey desire to make uaa of the general reading room, they are at liberty to do so. It is the wish of the Com mittee that the ladies will make good us3 of the room. C DESTROYED THE UNIFORM.—Some fcima ago James Bryan joined the 1st Welsh Regiment and donned his Majesty's uniform- After a while he came home to Merthyr on furlough. He overstayed his leave, however, and endeavoured to evade recognition, according to his own admission destroying his uniform on the tips and doning the suit oi a. butty." But he was spotted in High- street on Saturday, arrested on suspicion, and upon his right arm were found marks which established his identity. On Monday an escolt frpm the regiment came to Merthyr, and took him back to barracks. ADULAM CHAPEL.—On Monday a very enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent j by the children of the Aduiarn Sunday School. In the afternoon the children had a splendid tea and did thorough justice to the good things provided. The young ladies of me Ciiurcn presided at the tables. A miscellaneous pro- gramme was provided for the evening meeting, tne Pastor, tne Rev. F. R. Phillips presiding, Several Welsh chorusra were sung by tne children and Welsh recitations, etc., were given. DEATH or MR. JAMES BOULTOK.—We mudl regret to record the death of Mr. James Boulkm, proprietor of the horse-slaughtering business at YsgybornovVydd, Twynyrodyn, which he purchased a £ e,v years ago from Mr. Aladdin Uibbs. -Mr. Boulton contracted a cold last we:?k, when the sudden severe change in the weather took place, which developed pneumonia, and the attack was of such severity that it terminated fatally on Tuesday. Dec3s.sed was j a strong man, only 47 years o: age, and an j excellent man of business. His unexpected death wiii be lamented by a wide circle of friends besides his own family, to whom we tender our sincere condolences in their great i barcavemeut.. DISORDERLY PVSSEXGEUS.—On Sunday maIn- ing John Jones, Richard Stephens, David Kelly and Benjamin Powell, ot Tonypandy, went on an outing to Carditi. They there took too much to drink, and on the return journey, at 8.30 p.m., became very disorderly. They did not change at Pontypridd, however, and at A be rcy noii, where the mistake was discovered, they insisted upon coming on to Merthyr. At Aierthyr Vale and Troedyrhiw they were cautioned as to their conduct, and a 'phone messige was sent, on to*Merthyr. When the train ran into the station the men, who refused to give their names and addresses, were arrested by a comiable. They behaved in a disorderly manner, and were therefore lodged in the police cells for the night.—Detective Edwards, of the T- V. H. Co., prosecuted the men on Monday for being disorderly in the train, and they had to pay 20s. and costs each. The Mayor said the Bench would put a stop to such disgi-acsiul conduct. DISHONOURED CHEQUES.—Two charges of obtaining money by false pretcnces were investigated at Pontypridd, on Friday, against Robert Lamont, tailor, Merthyr, and who had formerly been in the drapery business in the town. The prosecutors were F. J. Hawkins, licensee of the Ruperra Hotel, and Amos Ash, Horse and Groom Hotel, Pontypridd, who stated that defendant called on them on different dates and alter obtaining some drinks asked them to 'cash cheques for Úti. They complied with the request, but the cheques were dis- honoured by the Metropolitan Bank, Merthyr. Defendant said he had no intention to defraud. Mr. Yates, cashier of the Merthyr Branch, said that six or eight cheques issued by defen- dant had been disnonoured. Defendant, who explained that he iiad now destroyed his cheque book, was fined f3 10s. in eacn case or the alternative of a month's imprisonment. MOTHER OF TSVE>TY-THRE £ CHILDREN.—At a meeting of the Health Committee, on Wednes- day, Nurse R. A. Thompson, inspector of tnidwlves under the Corporation, presented the following report :•—One case oi puerp_yal fever has been notified during the month. The midwife was communicated with, and instruc- tions given in regard to disinfection, and the resumption of her duties. Twenty-three mid- wives have been visited, everything found satisfactory, with the exception of one. This midwife has, been warned, for contravention of Rule 26 of the C M-B. During the month one certificated midwife has been temporarily added to the roll. The homes of 53 children have been visited during the month, theliUle ones suffering chiefly from itch and ringworm. Tn three cgsca the homes were found in a very dirty condition these were reported to the sanitary inspectors, who are dealing with the matter. 1 am informed that one of the families has since removed, while the other two cases are greatly improved. During the month 204 buths nave been notified, and 140 registered had not been notified. The majority 01 these latter cases were attended to by neighbours who are ignorant of the necessity of reporting the births. One home visited at Dowlais showed a glaring case of neglects ft learn the woman to bo a mother of 23 children born alive, with only five alive now, and two of the children were so sadly neglected as to endanger their lives. I cautioned the mother, and have arranged to closely follow up the case. One infant's eyes were found in a bad condition. Seven re-visits have been paid to infants, and I am glad to report improvement in each case. DEATH OF 1R, JOHN 51ORLEY.—With great regret we have to chronicle the death 01 Mr. Jonn Morley, of Upper. Taff-street, the- well- known secretary of the Robert Emmott Lodge ¡ of the National League of Great Britain, which occurred on Saturday last. The deceased hid been for a great number of years the zealous, and enthusiastic secretary of the above-named lodge. He was an intelligent and wgll-rcad man, especially in the history of his native country and its political relations with Great i Britain. He was an ardent supporter of Home, | Rule, but in his advocacy of that important > measure by no means a rabid separatist. He was for Home Rule for Ireland, under a loyal union with England. Scotland and Wales, for the larger national government of the United., Kingdom and the Empire. He was a faithful honorary servant of his lodge, the members 01 which were loth to lose his assistance in that capacity when his health failed some months ago, and they appointed an assistant to Relieve I him of much of the work. HIS heart and head werer-in tha cause as earnestly as ever, and he was looking forward with great p-easurg to the impending visit of Mr. John Redmond to Merthyr on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th inst. On Friday he felt so unwell tnat he thought it prudent to keep in doors, and his indisposiuon soon became of a serious nature and terminated rapidly in I his death on Saturday evening. CONTINUATION SCHOOLS. On Thursday iie'n-night, at the Town Hall, the Mayoress of Mertnyr (Mrs. A. Wilson) distributed prizes and certificates to the pupils who attended the technical and evening continuation classcsbst session. There was a large attendance of the scholars. The Mayor (Alderman Wilson) pre- sided, and he was supported by Mrs. W. I Edwards, Mrs. M- A- Edmunds, Mr. E. Stephens (Clerk to the Merthyr Education Authority), Mr. W. L. Daniel, Alderman Enoch Morieli, j and Mr. Isaac J. Williams, the organizer of the [ Evening Schools, No fewer than 20{> certificates were presented, and over 100 special prizes for I ] good attendance. The latter came as a surprise 1 to the students, thess prizes being given by the Educatipn Authority at the suggestion of the j 1 organizer in order to encourage pupils to take 1 i greater interest in the work. The Mayor t saiti he bad hoped to see a much larger atten- 1 iance of parents and friends of the pupils. He a referred to the amount of money spent upon the I svening classes, and said he thought it would j be better in the future if the prizes were dis- tributed in the several schools.—Mrs. Edwards spoke encouraging words to the students. She, however, said she did not agree with the Mayor's suggestion, because it would hardly be right to expect the Mayor and Mayoress to tour all the scnools, which were situated so far ipart.—Mr. W. L. Daniel also addressed the meeting, and complimented the organiser upon he zeal he had put into his work. When the Evening Schools Committee took over the work ot the county authority they found many lifficultksin the way, but, with tlie^efssistahce )f the organiser, the work had been harried on luccessfvUyV and the Committee, were fully ware of what was being done.—Alderman E. Vlorrell also spoke, and asked both parents and employers to encourage young men and women o improve themselves by taking advantage if the 'classes.—Mr. W. L. Daniel proposed a Lcarty vote of thanks to the Mayoress for [istributing the prizes.—Mis. Edwards seconded he resolution, which was carried with acclama- ion.—Alderman Morrell proposed, and Mrs. Edmunds seconded, a similar compliment to the kyor, which V, i}1ç eatbusiasUvaJIy SCOTS GUARDS.—The famous Land of the Scots Guards will visit Merthyr. on July 23rd, and give a grand ooo.cerl at the Drill Hall. BuitrDif.-cs AXD UNDERTAKING.—David T. Davtes, son of the lata Ivor Davie' begs to inform the public that he has started businest at 20, Park-place, Mefthyr. Funerals promptly attended to. SALEM CH.VI'SL, HEOI.Cr.nsiG.—The Mutual Improvement Sccicty of this Chapel held iU meeting on Friday night, under the presidency of Mr. Dd..Thomas Davies (Bwthynog). Mr. T. W. Dav ies opened Yitli a solo, and Mr. Edward Griffiths followed with a flute solo, after which an excellent paper was read by Mr. Dd. Nicholas Williams on Napoleon." On the motion of lilT. Dd. Jones, seconded by Mr. Ezekiel Ress, a vote or thanks was passed to Mr. Williams for his paper. Y OUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD.—An interesting meeting of the Young People's Guild was hela at Zion Baptist Vestry on Tuesday eveningr Mr. Job Williams (president) occupying the chair. Pulpit or Press—which had the greatei influence ?" was the subject for debate. Mr. Macnaught urging for. the pulpit, whilst the press was supported by Mr. Tudor Evans. In the discussion which followed, several speakers gave addresses, and the voting resulted io tavour of the press. It was decided that ths papers should be read at a future meeting. ROBBED WHILST AT SERVICE.—Captain and Mrs. Moss, prominent members of the Ideal corps of the Salvation Army, attended the usual service at the Barracks, Glebeland-street, lad Sunday night. Oil arriving home, at Garth. terrace, about half-past nine, they found that their house had been broken into. The door. which had been looked, was op an, a window wiis broken, and several (0)18, which had evidently been were left on the floor., It is presumed that the burglars were disturbed) and made oxf, leaving their implements behind.4 Oil examination it was discovered that th< penny-in-the-slot gas meter had been broken open, and the money stolen, and several things in (he house had been upset. Last week was what is known in the Army as Self-denial IVeeko special collections being made, and no doubi the burglar thought of getting the content* of the money boxes. Fortunately, however, Captain Moss had banked the money. THE RECENT SCHOOLS CONCERTS.—The 0r- ganizers of the concerts recently given at the Drill HaD by the children or the Council Schools are to be congratulated upon the success of their eStorts, musically as well as financially. The proceeds realised over £120, E20 of which has been sent to Dr. Baxnardo's Home, and the remainder of the money will be distributed (in kind) among distressed persons by a committee appointed by the teachers in con- junction with others interested in such work at the present time. The town has been divided into five sub-districts, a responsible teachef is at the head of each sub-committee, and there is a central committee to whom reports will he made from time to time. Tickets will be given to needy persons, which will be takenita local tradesmcil, who are requested to see that each ticket is signed by the secretary, tr&.),Sures a;;d distributor. It is expected that £100 will be spent before the end of March- Theaccountif were audited by Miss K. L. Thomas, Advanced Elementary Girls' School) and Mr. J. 0. Thomas, certificated teacher, Twynyrodyn Boys' School. The following acknowledgment has been received from Dr. Barnardo's Home :-18 to 26, Stepney Causeway, London, E., IsCMareh, f309. Deal Sir,-I am much obliged to you for your furthel ietter enclosing on behalf of the Merthyr Branck of the N.r.T.. cheque for Y,20, which amount I have had pleasure in applying, as arranged, towards the support of David Smith, the little crippled boy from Merthyr, who is an inmat4 of our Home for Incurables, at Birkdale, Lan- cashire. EncloEed is my official receipt, and I send it with hearty thanks to your Committee for their helpful assistance. There are 8,327 boys and (Jiris under our care at the present moment, and additions to this great, family art being made every day. That statement a].n. will enaule you to understand to some extent how heavy are the claims on us. With renewed and grateful acknowledgments, and thanking you for your personal courtesy, I am, faithfully yours, WM. BAKER, lion. Director.—To W. T. Williams, Esq., Heolgeriig Mixed School Merthyr. SALVATION ARJIY.—The celebration of Sti David's Day by the Salvation Army took the turn of the distribution of prizes to the children comprising the Army's local Sunday School; Mrs. Roberts is the local officer supervising this part of the work. Preceding the distribution ofkprizes a very creditable programme, compiled by the Junior Sergt.-Major, was rendered and much ap-preciated. Mr. Wm. Jones, Vulcan House, who had kindly consented to give the prizes away, spoke in very high terms of the excellent work the Army was doing in every part of the-world. The Army was respected attf valued by all the best people of the land, frota the King and Queen downwards. Kaug Edward, recently contributed 100 guineas, which wai followed by 50 guineas from the Prince and Princess of Wales'. This sum might not appeal a very great one, but he suggested that they should recognise where it came from. Thefactol this recognition coming from the Royal Family was a great triumph for the Salvation Army in consideration of the opposition the Salvation Army had passed through. 'It was hoped that Merthyr would be able to reach the E100 they were aiming for during the Self-Denial Campaign^ Subsequently some interesting items were given by the children. Three recitations of excep tional value were rendered and greeted with much applause. Flora Hole gave-Children hour," and Siiney Davis Keep your eye on me," much amusement being caused by tho rendering of this poem on account of tha smzJlness of the boy reciting. The boy that kicscs his mother," by Daniel Husband, was the most favoured. The band and songsters lent additional interest to the meeting. The prizes, which consisted of choice books, were thc1;I presented to the scholars. About 45 in all received rewards, which gave every satisfaction to parents and children alike. The Army ia greatly indebted to Mr. J. Morgan, accountant, who presided at a former meeting, and made up the deficiency oi money needed to purchase the books.