The Merthyr Express

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

ESTABLISHED 1853. Auctior! Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MESSR. H. W. Harris & Son CMr. WY.VDHAM J. PRICHAF.D. A.A.I.) ft EG to direct attention to their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, wieni thcy carry Business as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and "ENERAL AGENT8. Consignments of all of Marketable Goods ■*« received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditiously *»d advantageously as possible. kales of Household Furniture are held at frequent Periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal M Miscellaneous and Snrplns Effects. Sales of Property conducted. ^Anetion Mart. Court-street. Merthyr Tydnt. SALE NO. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. SALE OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD JPURKITTrRE PIANO. PIER GLASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Rale. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son UVIR. WYNDHAM J. PRICHARD, A.A.I.) \X7"ILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious j 7 and convenient AncMo- *1S5?T WEn\'|;8n»7 i; EVERY MONTH, a large varied assortment of very superior household Furniture and Appointmente. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every ^re taken to give satisfaction. 4v 4?h« Sal« will commence at Two aclack in the A*ternoon. "nnctoal attendance is respectfully requested. wAuctioneers' Offices. ThcMart. Merthyr Tydfil TONG&COBOM, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. GUAGERS BROKERS, &c. HEAD OFFICE:— Auction Chambers, Bfynmawr. TEL. P.O. 18. of every description arranged for with prompt settlement. Valuations for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage exped'tiously completed. LICENSING BUSINESS A SPECIALITY. EBBW VALE. VALUABLE BUSINESS & OTHER PREMISES FOR SALE. Messrs. Tong and Cobon MAVE been instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the COUNTY HOTEL, W Vale, oo WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of ch, 1909, at G.30 for 7 o'clock in the Evening tptibject to the Common Form Conditions of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and to fertain special conditions to he then and there tead), the following PREMISES:— LoT L—All that vajuable SHOP, STORES AND PREMISES, nituatc and being N.8. Market-street, Ebbw Vate, Pow in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Pricchard, •he owner. The Premises are held under an Indenture of Lease dated the 3rd day of May, 1884, and made between the Ebbw Vale Steel. Iron and Coal Company. Limited, of the one pa.rt, and Edward Prior of the other part, for a term of 99 years, computed from the 29h day of September, 1883, at the yearly ground rent of £1 6s. 5d. -LOT 2.—All that Leasehold villa Residence known as— CLYFFARD HOUSE," situate at Bethoar street, and now in the occupa- on of Mr. John McLelland at a yearly rent of £39, payable quarterly, the tenant paying rates and taxes. The premises are partly held under an Indenture of Lease dated the 21st day of December, 1905, for a. term of 99 years computed from the 25th day of March, 1M15, at the yearly Ground Rent of B2 28., and partly under an Indenture of Lease dated the 31st da.y of August, 1908, for the term of 96 years, computed from the 29th day of September, 1907. at the yearly Ground Rent of 11s. 9d. LOT 3.—All those two Leasehold Dwelling-houses And. Premises sitnate and being No?- 43 and 45, Mount Pleasant road, Ebbw Vale, aforesaid. No. Davies at a rental of 10s. per Week. No. 45 is occupied by Mr. Evan Thomas. The premises are held for a. term of 99 years (less the last day) computed from the 25th da.y of March, 1884, at a yearly Ground Rent of E2 3, fJd., reserved by an Indenture of I .ease iated the 25th day of July, 1884, and made between the Ebbw Vale teel, Iron and Coal Company, Limited, of the one part, apd Evan Thomas of the other part. The Mines and Minerals a.re reserved in respset M 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; >r as to Lot 3, to— W. M. WILKINSON, ESQ., Solicitor. ^IMPORTANT TO BREWERS, IJCENLSeeEdDs. I VICTUALLERS, & INVL^TORO GENERALLY ABERTILLERY, MON. Messrs. Tomkins & Qhadwiek (Members of the Auctioneers' Institute) RA Vg been favoured with instructions to JJL OFFER FOB SALE Bv AUCTION (subject Eo tho Common I<"orni Conditions of tho Mop- blouthshire Incorporated La w Society, and cerfaun Special Conditions to be Incorporated therewith). at the BUSH HOTEL. ABERTILLKKT.on WET)NLo- DAY. 24th March. 191):1. at 3 p.m.. all that VALU- ABLK AN)) WELL-POSITIONED FREE FULLY LICENSED HOTEL] situate at Penvbont, Abertillery, and known as the "NEW BRIOGE-END HOTEL," in the occu- pation of Mr. T. J. Lamb, as yearly tenant. The accommodation comprises:— In the Base. ment: Excellent beer cellar, with tramming capacitv for 18 barrels and rolling-way from yard. On Ground Floor: Entrance lobby, hall. bar, tap- tooiri, bar parlour, kitchen, scullery, larder. and nsual offices. On First Floor: Landing, capaciolt., clubroom, with shutter partition communicating to committee-room, private sIM/ing-voom, five bed- rooms, bonoom, btthroom Ih. and C. Wi) 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, as monthly tenants, at rentals amounting in the aggreg?.te to £It 10s. per annum. To each of the above cottages a good garden is assigned. The above Premises arc held with other pro- perty adjoining for a.n unexpired term of 62 years from the 1st February, 1904, under an 'Indenture of Lease, dated 1st March, 1904. The apportioned Ground Rent of this property is per annum. THE MINES AND MINERALS ARE RESERVED. Plans and further Particulars may be obtained nf the Auctioneers, at their Offices, Frogmore Chambers, Abergavenny, or of Messrs. COLBORNE, COULMAN & LAWRENCE, Solicitors. Newport, Mon. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, 56, CASTLE-STBEKT AND POST OFITIOB LAN*, MERTHYR. ISAAC-WILKS, 1 AUCTIONEER AND HOUSE FURNISHER. Whole or part Houses of Furniture, Surplus Stocks, &0., Bought for Cash or Sold on Commis- sion. Forfcnighly Sales axe held a.t the Aaction Rooms, on FIBST and THIBD Tuesdays in every month. Goods on view daily and sold privately if desired. "BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. *>OARDING-House for Boys. Healthy situation, 1> close to Downs; 270 feet above sea level. Large and airy rooms. Modern Principles of Education. Individual attention. Fees moderate. Home Comforts. Recent Successes and Illustrated Prospectus from the Principal, C. M. PARKS, B.A. Next Term begins JANUARY 18th, 1909. HITE STAR LINE n ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING CANADA. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL. Largest St.eJ.\lJer3 in CaD3.dian Trade. T.iURBNTic. Thur., April 29 LAUtHTrio. Thur., June 3 SOUTH AM PTON-C H ERBOURG- OUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. ROYAL and maTED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Queeuatown Westbound, and Plymouth Eastbound. ADRIATIC Wed., Mar. 17 I MAJESTIC Wed., Mar. 24 And regularly thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. CELTIC Friday, Mar. Z6 Crime Sat., Apl. 17 BALTIC Frid.w, April 9 CTMRIO bat.. May 15 And regularly thereafter. For further particulars apply to weal Agents; or to ISMAY. IMRIE &-CO.. 50. Jaraes-street Liver- Southampton: 1, Cockspnr^straet, a.W., and 38. Lca<Jer.hal!.st.reet. London. E.C. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL U STEAMERS. JIARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LARGEST, FT .VEST AliD FASTEST SHIPS TO BOSTON. FROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QCEBNSTOWN, TO KBw TORK, TO BOSTON. J3aaiPln'a Sat., Mar. 15 1 Iveniia Tue»., Mar. 23 Lusitania Sat.. Mar. 20 Saxonia Tues., Apr. 6 CANADA: FAST ROUTS SPKCIAI. RATES. For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or te TUh CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD., Liyeip«*U AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs. BERRY and SON. Mar. 15—Leasehold Properties at Troedyrliiw. Mar. 17—Leasehold Properties at Merthyr. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. Mar. 30—Furniture at Market Hall. Merthyr. Messrs. EDWARDS BROS Mar. 16-Household Furniture at Dowlais. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. April 7—Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Messrs. PHILLIPS and JONES Mar. 17—Properties at Brithdir and Aber-Bafgocd. Messrs. TOMKINS and CHADWICK Mar. 24-Hotel at Abertillery. Messrs. TONG and COBON. Mar. 17—Business Premises at Ebbw Vale IN THE COUNTY COURT OF GLAMORGANSHIRE, HOLDEN AT MEBTHYR TYDFIL. IN EQUITY. PLAINT No. 1\1.779'2. In the Matter of the Estate of HENRY JONES, Deceased. Jones v. Williamsc SALE OF DESIRABLE COTTAGE ¡ PROPERTIES. Mr. H. Seymour Berry (Of the firm of Messrs. J. M. BERRY & SON), the person appointed by the Court, WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the GLANTAKK HOTEL, Troedyrliiw, on MONDAY, March lath, 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 Aber- dare 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 Of. LOT 2.-All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 14, Church-street, Troedy- rliiw, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amounting yearly tofs 9s. Lo'r 3.—All that Dwelling-house 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 18 9s. LOT 4.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises I situate and being No. 16, Church-street. Troedy- rbiw, 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- rJúw, 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 rent £ 1 10s., which will be apportioned. For further particulars apply at the Auctioneers' Office, 30, Victoria-street, Mertbyr Tydfil; or to Messrs. THOMAS & DAVIES, Solicitors, Graham-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or to M. J. WALTERS, Esq., Solicitor, Treherbert. Gwynfa," The Walk, and Morgan Town, Merthyr. SALE OF A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, ALSO COTTAGES AND FREEHOLD GROUND RENT. Messrs J. M. Barry & Son (Mr. H. SEYMOUR BERRY, A.A.I.), HAVE received instructions to SELL by PUB- LIC AUCTION at the GI.O^E HOTEL, on WEDNESDAY, March 17th, 1909, at 7.30 p.m. (subject to the Common Form Conditions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society), the following valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, namely LOT i.-AD that valuable Residence, known as "GWYNFA," The Walk, Merthyr TvdfLt, now in the occupation of the owner who is leaving the district, and vacant possession will be given on completion. The House contains: Ground floor-dining-room drawing-room, kitchen, scullery, pantry, &c. First ftoor-three bedrooms, bathroom (h and c), lava- tory. Second floor—large bedroom partitioned, with boxioom attached. There is a side entrance. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of May, 3897, subject to the Annual Ground Rent of £1 16s. 4<L LoT 2.—All those Dwelling-houses and Premises krown as Nos. 6 and 6, Echvard-street, and 14, Sand-street, Morgan Town, Merthyr Tydfll, now in t,he occupation of monthly tenants at rentals amounting yearly to £ 3S 8s. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of November, 1846, subject to the apportioned annual ground rout of £ 2. J..aT t.J.lI that Freehold Ground Ltent of £ 19s. 2d. per annum, secured upon the Dwelling-houses and Premises known as Nos. 13 and H, Bethesda.-street, MerthvT Tydfll, now held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1845. Forfurther particulars apply to the Auctioneers, at their Offices, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfll; or as to Lot 1, to Messrs. THOMAS & DAVIES, As to Lot 2, to W. KNIGHT-SMYTH, Esq., As to Lot 3, to „ W. W. MEREDITH, Esq., Solicitors, all of Merthyr Tydfll. rrr^WN h A M AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speciality-MORTGAGE LOANS IIARKET HALL, WELLINGTON STREET (At Extreme End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. TUESDAY. MARCH 30th, 1909. Mr. J. 1. Cunningham r TAS received instructions from a big Firm erf J~1 Manufacturers to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at his AUCTION MART as above, a large consignment of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On view morning of Sale. Sales to commence at 2.30 and 7 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: 19, Glebeland-street, Mer- thyr. Nat. Tel. 245. TABLISmrn 181b J. LLOYD ATKINS (Fellow of the Auctioneers- Institute), AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, GEIiLlFAEIiOG COTTAGE, DOWLAIS Valuations !or Probate, Administrations, and Mort gftgeo, aieo for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, &e. Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS RNflURlm GHARLETL. STEWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER Tradesmen's Debts Bought or Collected, Rents Collected. Accounts Regularly Posted by Special Contract, Profit ana Loss-*Acconnts and Income Tax Claims Prepared, Quarterly and Annual Audits Undertaken, Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs, Arrangement with Creditors, Valuatious for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES —MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL Mr. J; W. BAKER, ^Principal Violin in Mr. Gwibvii Levis' Orchestra) Olres LESSONS on Violin Playing At own or Pupil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OB OTHKRWISB FOR CONCERTS, ETC. toft TERMS, ADBBISS 17, POUTMOftLAIS WEST, MERTHYR Drill Ralll. A 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 early application is invited for sites. Special Features:— Excellent, Frontages Easy access to Merthyr and Dowlais; Good Garden Plot to cach Site; Low Ground Rents; OPTION TO PURCHASE FREKHOLD; Stone can be snpplied from Quarry on Site; Building can commence immediately; a tine Selection of Sites suitable for COTTAGES OR VILLAS, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, OR TERRACE BLOCKS. A rare opportunity to Erect Houses FOR OWN OCCUPATION or Tu RENT. Terms to suit Individuals or Building Clubs.. For particulars apply- EDWARDS BROS. (D. H. EDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agents. CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS and "EXPRESS" CHAMBERS. MERTHYR. EDWARDS BROS., D. H. Edwards -Isaac Edwards, f Auctioneers, Accountants, AND 2 Estate Agents, a CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, I DOWLAIS, AND CENTRAL CHAMBERS, I, OVER GUNSOU'n STOKES, < HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. j Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr 1 O'fice. DOWLIU. J SALE, OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. Messrs. Edwards Bros. ] (D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, A.A.I. ) j DESIRE to announce 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, which'thev intend on TUESDAY. 16th MARCH, 1909, SELLING BY PUBLIC AUCTION. t The Goods to b< sold comprise an OIL PAINTING (by Vemet), Brass Rail Bedsteads. Spring Mat- tresses, Palliasses, Milpuff and Feather Beds, i Bedroom and Kitchen Ware, Night Commode, Dressing Tables and Washstands, Swing and Mantel Glasses. Cane-seated Oak and Kitchen Chairs, Arm Chairs, Six 'Dining-room Chaiis, 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-RFSLSTING SAFES, TWO GENT'S 24in. 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 view 1- 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 Tydfil. ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan L Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS k ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGEBS, SURVEYORS to the Largest -Buildins Societies in the Kingdom. SALES conducted of Heuse .Property, Shares. Land- ed Estates Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Head Office- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET B A R G 0 E D. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed j Brithdir and Aber-Bargoed. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. Messrs. Phillips & Jones A RE instrnc:.««! to SELL by AUCTION at the GKORGR HOVKI.. Brithdir, on WEDNESDAY, March 17th, 1909, al t;,4,5 o'clock in the Evening (subject to conditions of Sale), the following valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, in separate Lots. ) LOTS 1 to 6.-All those Six Messuages or Dwell-: ing-hou.ses, known as Nos. 13, 14. 15,16,17 and.18, sStation-teiTace, Brithdir (Glani.), in the respective occupations of Mr. J. Daves, Mrs. Langman, Messrs. David Lloyd, Seth Miles, E. Ores well, and G. Hewett, at "inoilthly rentals of I if! 16s., I?! 17s.. 16s., and 17s. respectively. The Premises oompHsed m the above Lobs are held for a term of 99 years from May 1st, 1867,1 subject to the yearly ground rent of £ 4 0s. lid. Lots 1 and 8.—All those Two main-street Dwell- ing-houses known as Nos 17 and 19, Commercial- street, Aber-Bargoed (Mon.), in the respective occupations of Messrs. Wiliiam Forey and M. Fcnnell, at tho lunar monthly rentals of £ 1 5s. each. The Premises comprised in these Lots are, with others, held under an Indenture of Lease for a each. The Premises comprised in these Lots are, with others, held under an Indenture of Lease for a term of 99 vears (less three days) from Decern- ber 25th. 1891. subject to an apportioned yearly ground rent of £ 4 18«. 7d. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers ground rent of £ 4 1St!. 7d. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at Central Chambers, High-street, Bargoed, or to Messrs. C. and W. KENSHOLE, Solicitors, Aberdare. To Architects, Engineers, Builders, Sc. rF yon require ft perfect DAMP-PROOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &cM use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use.. Carriage paid to any station. Samples and pnces post free. POOLE BROS., READING. 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. Merthyr General H apital. I TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD of the MERTHYR GENERAL HOSPITAL request TENDERS for the SUPPLY of FKE&H MEAT, TEA, I FKE&H MEAT, TEA, I GENERAL GROCERIES. II BREAD, POTATOES, I MILK, For the ensuing SIX MONTHS from March 31st. iiXO. to September 30th. 1909. Also fol' the SUPPLY OF ALL LARGE STEAM COAL, delivered at the Hospital. All the supplies to be weighed on the Town Machine. Tenders to state QUALITY AND SEAM. Forms of Tender to be had on application to Mr. R. R. DAVIS, Hon. Sec., 113, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Tenders and Samples must be received not later than SATURDAY, March 20th, 1909. Caerphilly Urban District Council. SCAVENGING. STRËËT WATERING. AND S SUPPLY OF BROKEN LIMESTONE. THE Council are prepared to receive TENDERS for Scavenging, Street Watering, and the supply of Broken Limestone in the various Wards within then- District, from the »■. £ day of April. 1909, to the 31st day of March, 191c. i- Specifications can be seen aud Forms of Tender obtained at the COUNCIL OFFICES. Caerphilly. Sealed lenders, endorsed "Scavenging," "Street- Watering, and "Limestone respectively, must be addressed to the Chairman of the Council, and delivered tty the-c Offices on or before TUESDAY morning, the -3rd instant. By order, ALFRED O. HARPUR, Surveyor Council Offices, Cardiff-road, Caerphilly, March. 1909. To Builders. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Twenty (or morel Setrii-Debached Houses at Cwm- gwrach, near Glyn-Neath, for the Dunraven Build. mg Clu l). Pvawingsand specification be seen at my office. Scaled renders, endorsed Housss — Dunraven Building Club." and addressed to the Trustees, to nc sent to my office not later than 5 p.m. the 29th inst. Tho Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. J. LLEWELLIN SMITF, M.S.A., Architect, Aberdare. 10th March, 1909. fo Builders. fj^ENDERS are invited for the Erection of a De- 8_ taohed House at Cwmgwrach, near Glyn- Neath, for Mr. TnoMAs JONHS. Drawings and Specification may be seen at my office. Scaled Tenders, endorsed Fiortse-Mr. THOMAS JONES." to be delivered at my office not later than 5 p.m. the ->9th inst. l'he lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. J. LLKWELLIN SMITH. M.S A., Architect, Aberdare. 10th March, 1909. Bedwelly Union. COOK. THE Guardians invite applications for the ap- )e pointment of a female Cook at the Workhouse Infirmary, Tredegar. Salary, £ 20 per annum, with rations, apartments, uniform and washing. Applicants must be single, or widows without encumbrance, and be between the ages of 21 and 45 years. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Poor I.a\v Officers' Superannuation Act. 1896. Applications must be made upon forms which, with lists of dnties, may be obtained by forwarding to nio a stamped addressed foolscap envelope. Applications mast be received by me by Tuesday, the 31st instant. Canvassing the Guardians will b deemed a disqualification. H. J. C. SHRPARD. Clerk to the Guardians. Tredegar, 10th March, 1909. Merthyr Y.M.C.A. New Buildings. SIX WEEKS CAMPAIGN for £ 500 to meet £ 500 kindly promised by Mr. John Cory, J.P., Cardiff. I s. d. Amount previous acknowledged up to Wednesday, March 3rd. 00 1 0 Thursday. 4 M 4 0 Friday, 5 98 1 2 Saturday, (I „ 100 1 2 Monday, 8 102 3 2 Tuesday Wednesday, 10 103 4 2 Will friends who have promised kindly assist the Secretary by forwarding the donations to the Office. Church Street. EXCEPTIONAL VALUK. The" Edelweia" Cabinet X-Ij of Table Stationery, cOlltllinin: -2 doz. dish papers, 8J by 63 3 doz. ditto, 10J by 8i doz. ditto, 13j by 10; A-doz. ditto, 15 by Hi 1 doz. outlet frills 1 doz. pie collars 1 doe, 6^-in. plate papers; 1 doz. 7}-in. ditto; 1 doz. Bi-in. ditto 1 cloz. 9t-iu. diUo.-ODIY Is. the box, cheap but pood, postage 4d. extra.-H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON BRIDGE, E.G. Summary of ANtWAl REPORT for the Year ending December 31st, 1908. Although there has been serious depression in trade throughout the country during tho past year, the Directors are very glad to be able to place before tho Shareholders, accounts showing a most gratifying increase, both in the income and in the savings, beyond those recorded in the operations of the previous year. Seven and eight years ago respectively, the income and assets of the Company reached, for tho first time, the sum of One Million Pounds. The figures below indicate the satisfactory progress achieved since. INCOME. ASSETS. INCOME. ASSETS. 3901 £ 1,005,988 1900 £1,200, 1908 £1&02,516 1908 £ 4,297,028 A Valuation of the business as at December 31st last, has been submitted to the Company's Consulting Actuary, R. M- Moore, Esq., who reports a surplus of £ 403,025 after providing for all liabilities. INCOME. The Total Income for the year amounted to Gs. 2d., being an increase of 2148,476 18s. 3d. over that of the previous vear. This includes 179. lod. income in the Ordinary Branch, which i« £ 30.t'24 10s. lOd greater than the previous year. The number of Policies issued during ihc year in this Branch was 14,114, assuring the sum of £ 1,219,(590 0s. 0d., and producing a New Annual Premium Income of *ol,405 36. 8d. PREMIUMS (DECEMBER. 1908). The new Policies issued during the year number the Premium Income on the Policies in force on the Company's books now amounts to £ 1,854,143 as. 3d. CLAIMS. The Company ha? paid 83,856 Life Claims. Grants and Matured Endowments during the year, amounting with Bonuses, to £ 607,072 8s. 3d., which added to the sums previously paid in claims since the establishment of the Company, make a total of 1.6,.>98.009 14s. Zq. ACCUMULATED FUNDS. The Total Funds, with Capital paid up, now amount to £ 4,297,026 IBs. 4d., showing an increase for the year of £ 516,6S4 19s. Sd. This is the largest annual increase to the funds yet recordod by the Company. By order, JAMES ROLL-, Chairman, m ■■■■■■- 11 Wanted, additional representatives in all districts. To good business men liberal terijis and certain success, -Apply to the District Superintendents— J. R. RICHARDS, Angel Buildings, High Street. Merthyr Tj dfllj J. JENKINS, 8, Mountain Ash Road, Abercyttonj D, EVANS, 12, CAPEI Strett* Barsroed, C&tdi^ J

§iribs, Sl&rriactfs anb §*atbs. The Charge fir Advertisements under this Heading is Is. for 20 morris, and 6d. for every additional 10 words or portion of 10 w ,'w.n- MARttlA FS. AXHORN*—Ja.vk? On March 10th, at St. John's Parish Church. T>owlois, Rev. H. Morice Jones officiating, ])• I dgar Axhorn, Mount Pleasant- street, Dowlais, to Beatrice, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas James, Tydfil House, Cardiff. DAVIES— MORGAN. — At Wesley Chapel, Ponty- pridd, on Tuesday, March 2nd, by Rev. W. A. Phillips, William Christmas Davies, Oxford-street. Mountain Ash. to Margaret Morgan, widow of the late Rev. John Howells, Llwyn Villa, Allen- street, Mountain Ash. JENKINS—GOODWILL.—On March 8th, at Wesley Chapel, the Rev. H. Garbett officiating. Evaii Thomas Jenkins, grocer, Tirphil, to Kdith Louisa, daughter of Mr. Mark Goodwill, butcher, Dowlais. DEATHS. DAVIES.—On March 8th, 1909. at 43, Wellington- street, Merthyr Tydfil, Thomas J, Davies, grocer, aged Go years, after long suffering, patiently borne. WKSTCOMBK.—On the 5tli inst-. at 8, The Avenue. Merthyr, William AVestcombe, beloved husband of Maggie kV, esteombe, in his 4-tli year. For 27 years at the T.V.R. Station. IX MKMORIAM. HARRIS.—In loving memory of William Harris, F.R.G.S. (late of Dowlais), who passed a way at Llanbleddian Gardens. Cardiff, March llth, 1908. JKNKINS. In loving memory of Coun. John Jenkins, of tho Thoroastown Brick-works, who departed this life March llth, 1839. M.J.L. UNDERTAKING AND FUNKIIAL ARRANGEMENTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G..JONKS and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

D CH RI ST MAS TH 0 MA S r DECEASED. A LL Person^ 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 of any such claims or demands to the undersigned, on behalf of the Administratrix, on or before the 31st day of March, 190; 31st day of March, 190; Dated this 4th day of March, 1909. THOMAS and DAVIES, Solicitors. 3. Graham-street. Merthyr Tydfil. ~Re^ZAB^^POWElLT- DECEASED. ALL Persons having claims against the Estate of the above-named, late of 3<i, Pant-road, Dowlais. widow, arc required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before the 3bt inst. Dated this llth day of March, 1909, EDWARDS BROS. (p. H. Edwards— Isaac Edwnrds) Accountants, Dowlais. Re ANN LEWIS, Widow, Deceased ALL persons having any cwims or demands against the Estate of Ann T^evvis, late of No. 6. Watkins-court, Merthyr Tydfil, widow, deceased, who died on the llth of February, 1909, and whose Will, with a Codicil thereto, was proved at the LlaudafPProbate Registry by Margaret Luke and Timothy Daniel Davies, the Executors therein named, on the 1st of March, 1909, are requested to send ftill particulars thereof to the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said Executors, on or before the 29th inst., after which date the Estate will be distributed. Dated this 8th day of March, 1909. D. W. JONES and Co.. Merthyr Tydfil. Advertisement Tariff FGSL SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. THRU all WORDS. ONC1. tuna. limcil. B. d a. d. s. d. 16 Words 0 6 10 16 24 Words 0 9 16 2 3 32 Words 10 2 0 3 0 40 Words 1 3 26 39 48 Words 16 30 ft I 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 ad. double the above vaie. j APARTMENTS WANTID, HOTISM Wkh~ •;?», Wt- TO LZT, MONSTV WA-XTKB, BnaitKMMS vORn:If. CKLI,A\BOU8 SALES, Bfsikkssks WANTRI), PAarNBicuufs WANTisn. HOUSES TO LET. Situations WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PEItSONAL NOTrCES are charged at double ths above rates. ADVERTISERS using this office M an address for receiving replies to tbeir advertisements under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps, for them to bs forwarded. PEftSONA IIIEUKBY give notice that I will not he responsible for JL anv debts contracted 4y my wife, SARAH ANN BOT.TOS, of 9, Catholic-row, Dowlais. after this date. B laruoixiMKW Tioi YON, of 10, Beddoes court, Dowlais. February 26th, 1209. M13 MISSING FRIENDS- INFORMATION Inquired of the whereabouts or the Jt. addresi of JAMES JONRS, General Draper, late 90, V Monnt Pleasant, Merthyr Vale. Communicate with; M 33, Kxpress Office, Merthyr. M 13 INFORMATION Required of the whereabouts or ad- Jt. dress of CHART.PS Pit icx, Draper, late of Market Hall Buildings. Ebhw Vale.-CommunicAte with M 33, Ex- press Office. Merthyr. M 13 PRIZE DRAWINGS. WINNINCJ Numbers. Thos. Williams, Troedvrhiw, Prize Drawing :-292, 805. 39. 92, 41.952, 521,635, 90. 851, 917. 809. 264. 2535. 7, 2510, 937, 948, 2483. 2734, 2540, 923, 2550, 256. 2501, 2477 2476, 2750. 889, 872. Prizes not claimed in 11 days will be forfeied.-D. WIILUMS, Troedvrhiw. M 13 JBLATCflFORD'S Prize Drawing wirning numbers. • All prizes must be claimed within;seven days.— R. IT. WIWJAMS. 48, Hamilton-street. Pentrebach, Sec. 96. 206, 400, 72, 345, 303, 1219, 973, 1327, 968, 1357, 20ft, 1212, 346. 262. 665. M 13 riTOM MORGAN'S. Bedlinog. Prize Drawing winning 1 nmnbere.—1500. 2f>13, 1661, 865, 1698, 1978, 260, 2009. 37, 1242, 543,1760,1886. 831,62. Prizes to be claimed within 14 days from the Secretary, Rev. E. Ox.wy.ftfc EVANS, Bedlinog. M 13 INNING Numbers for T"os. DAVI". WINNING Numbers for TROS. DAVUSS. Station-street; Tirphil. 5496. 1228, 2807, 5437, 2676, 5501. 775, 5486, 689. 901. 1069, 416, 5566, 389, 1033, 8, 1646, 1660, 5532, 1247, 1761, 118c-. 872.—Ail prizes not claimed in fourteen days becomes the property of Com- mittee W. IIAMMOSDE, Secretary. M 13 .1., LOST AND FOUND. TRAYF,D ynm,-farm, Merthyr, bay mare Pony if not claimed in 14 days will be sold to defray ex- penses. M 27 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED. Good general Servant about 20.—POLICR STATION, Merthyr. M 13 WANTED, clean, respectable Girl as General. References required.—Apply, Mrs. Bayley, 19, Thomas-street, Merthyr. M 27 WANTED, a good general Servant, age 26 to 30 another Uept,—WHEATSHKAF Horst, Merthrr. M 13 GOOD General, small family, comfortable home, good wages given to reliable girl.—Apply, 4, Dane-ter- race, Merthyr M 27 WANTED, experienced General.—Apply, 5 to 8p.m., to Miss DAVIBS, 20, The Avenue, Merthyr. M 13 WANTED, an experienced general Servant, used to children references required.—Apply, BETA, Express Office, Merthyr. M 20 ANTED, Good General Servant, 18-20; fond of VT children; reference required.—Apply, 17, New- castle-street, Merthyr. A 10 WANTED, strong, willing girl for six-roomed bouse, family 4 ana 2 children comfortable home; wages, &8.—Marshall, Abergavenny. M 13 GENERAL Wanted for Cooking, two kept, able to XX. wash and iron; couucry seaside.—Mrs. SIMONS, Horton, Porteynon. M 13 £- SITUATIONS WANTED. d-I ROCERY.-NVante(l, Situation by \oung Lady in y Grocery business, little experience.-Apply, M 33, Express Office, Merthyr. M 20 WORKING Housekeeper.—Mrs. L. JAHKS (widow), age 48, seeks situation as Housekeeper to work- ing-man, practical housewife, fond of children, references. —7, Alma-row, Merthyr. M ]3 EVENING Employment required, Book-keeping. &c.. first-class references.—if. 31, •' Express Office, Merthyr. M13 SITUATIONS VACANT. SITUATIONS VACANT. ANTED, Young Man, aged 18 to 22, to canvass and collect. One used to Draperv and Tailoring preferred. -Apply, with references, to Bex 37, Express" Oflice, Merthyr. M 20 FFlCE~Boy"w"^te«L—AppiyT"L~1X~PRICE, Wholesale 0 Provision Merchant, Merthyr Tydfil. M 13 APARTMENTS WANTED. Unfurnished rooms wanted, respectable locality, by IóJ married couple, one e-hil(L-.Addreu, M41, "Express Office, Mettbyr. M 13 APARTMENTS TO I gT. FiURNISHED Bedroom and Sitting-room for one or I' JT two Gentlemen full or partial board.—18, Union- street, Merthyr. J! 27 SHARE of comfortable front sitting-room and i>edrootu to Let.—Address M 40, Express Office, Merthyr. to Let.—Address M 40, Express" Office, Merthyr. M 21 OMFORTABLK Apartments"to Let for two young men.— 9, S^iart-street, Merthyr. M 20 EAUTIFULLY Fmnisbed front sitting and bedrooms to Let, plsir.rt. Vot and cold bath no children, suH two jlent!eD11: v?ply, 12, Gwendolinc-<,lrrti,r. Mi-rtliyr. y Lt'l'C. INGS for wo ttj.ecial. m*r. SI, W13 OFFICES TO LET. OFFICE in Post Ottice-lanc, lately occupied by Mer- thyr Guardian. '—Apply, 130, iligh street., Merthvr, M 13^ HOUSES TO LET. r|V> LET, 40, Union-terrace, Merthyr, immediate pos- 5 pct>:ion.—Apply J. I. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer. 19, Glebeland-stre' t, Merthyr. M 27 rgr-0 LET Glenciale, College Stret. Aberdare, 7 roomed I. hous, bath (h. and c.), lavatory and scullery.— Apply, D. JAMJSS. M 26 fro be Let. or Sold, No. 5. Caeracca Villas, Dowlais 1 Apply, Mrs. ATKINS, 25, Market-street, Dowlais. M_13 CIOMMODIOUS Villa in The Walk. »f from April 1st- j Apply. G:LBK".t EVANS, The W?H*. Merthyr. M 27 HOUSES HOUSE wanted in Mertu, iistiiot, four bedi'oo»n», garden, rent about £ 28. -M 36. Fxpr«- Office, Merthyr. M 20 HOUSES AND LAND FOR C.)LE. FOR SALE, Leasehold Dwejl<n<bo;i~v; situated in Pleasant-view, Redlir.og six r.~oir,?>. — Apply, ATKINS, Auctioneer and Valuer, Dowla's. M 27 Oli SALE. Yveehold and Leasehold Properties at It Cefti-Coed. — BKRKYMAN, 62, High-street. Cefn. M 13 ^|WO TOTTAGV>S™for~sale~76 amf 77,~Twynyrodvri. H What Offers ?—T. Jones, Grocer, Aberfan', A 17 ONE House in Gorsedd-terrace, ihe Park, facing new extensions.—Apply, NATHANIEL Moss, rlill-street, Merthyr M 27 FOR Sale, or To Let. 21, Lancaster Villas, Merthyi.— Semi-detached villa, consisting: of three rooms and scullerv, jfround flcor and t.hree bedrooms and bathroom, with w.c.. first finor. Modern conveniences, garden, Ac.—Apply on Premises. T S ("COTTAGES.—Two, three rooms, and two six-roon;r j houses—Apply, WILLIAMS, 86, High-street. Cefn Ceed. M 20 HOUSES- for Sale in Glsulstone-terrace, Plymouth- Sl street.-Apply TiiOMAS, 130, lli?b-street, Met thvy. M 27 LIBRARY. %TED Welsh Fooks, PI)N, C:a Nf-*niaters' 6ur- WANTED Welsh Books, any class. Ministers' sur- pIns stock. 1<I!IÜ,h Cd. novels must be cheap; cash or eichauge.—Jo.Nt.fi, 3. John-street Georgetov.u, Merthyr. M6 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. rr»,6" LET. r-'ikiers Yard and Workshop, Morgan- JL town. — Apply, 4, Edward-street, Morgantown, Merthyr. A17 ]%,# ERTMYR.—House and Shop just completed, next jjl door to Express Office excellent position suit an.vbusinens rent moderate. — Apply, DAN DAVIES, Oak- lands, Merthyr. M 27 <> HORSES, TRAPS. HARNESS, &c. NEARLY~New rubber-tvred Pony Trap. £ 11; rubber- tyred Butchers' or Bakers' covered Ca- i. four- wheel Dog Cart. £ 4 six Sets Double Ham a: fro..i £ 2; thirty Sets Single Harness from ql Gent's Sac lies i '.n £1; Lady's Saddle, equal to new, il large Stock of Clothing and sundries Cheap. BRESZB, Red Cow, Merthyr. M 27 ) f^UNElLVL Steck, Second-hand Hearses £30.20 new tT pattfrne. Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes, -'s, B df Easy terms Catalogues, RsvoNrstreet, Birmingham. STABLING TO LET. TABLE and Coach-house to ip- in Nantygwenith- laueApply to Miss EVASS, 6, George-street, Georgetown, Merthyr. M 13 ST< ,"iLK. two-stall with Loft, in A'.be't-street, Merthyr. AK»iy THOMAS, 130, Kijrh street Merthyr. M 13 MEDICAL REIWt-Dl FS ADVICE FREE for Stamp. M- VVATSOK. Lady Specialist, 10, Guinea-street, Mist.ol. M 27 APFWO-R)TS expeiled in few ho:; >, Parttculars and I testimonials tree. — Hiasos, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. Every mother who J) values the Health and Cleanliness of ber child should use HARRISOIN'S IL IRLILIABI,E NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beauiifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4 £ d. and 9d Postage Id.-Gro. W. HARRISON. Chemist, Reading. Aeents for Merthyr, Reef Thoinasind Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredejrar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square Ahercvnon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, n. W Commercial- street; Abergavenny, Shackleton and Co., 9, Uco" '*■: Brynmawr, A. E. l->-ajia. 4.T>, BfE.tiiorvwt.rnet, A ^>. 'A Kirp: tibbw Va>e, A. B. Rv".vn»\ Id-i *V!ace, T. Dougnli, Befchcaestreat; Xtci.o/rls, 'J The Square; Dowlais, R. P. Rees. 177. High-street; Blackwood, A. Enoch; IJanbradach, W. J., Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins. Pontmortais. All chemists. 30-7-09 INSURANCE. COTTISH Legal Life Assurance Society.— £ 4 10s. for sale.-—Apply, B. WILLIAM;, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr. M13 LIVERPOOL Victoria Friendly Societv.— £ 4 IDs. solid Book for Sale splendid opportunity for a good man.—Apply, T. D. JONES, 9, Brunswick-street, Meilhvr. M 26 MUSICAL. WANTED, Lady or Gentleman Pianist fortwonights or every night in week.— TKMFLE BAR, Merthvi M 27' DETACHMENT BAND. YOUNG Men wanted to take tip the following Instru- ment.0 :—E. flat Clarionet P. fiat Clarionet; bass Clarionet Pimolo Cornet; Horn: Barilones; Bass.— Apply at the Angel Buildings to the Bandmaster, on Tuesday and Friday Evenings. SCHOLASTIC. t^OLLlERY Vrvnasrers' Examinations, Mines' Inspector- j ate, Scholarships, Surveying, Electrical aud Mining Mathematics' Examinations. Candidates successfully prepared lessons by post; 61 out of 62 students qualified last Cardiff Managers' Examination. Write for Syllabus, CAMBRIAN MIKINS SCHOOL. Glanffrwd, Porth. M 27 SHORTHAND.—Lessons given at 19, Glebeland, by a T. B. GRBKNB, Reporter, Express" Oflice, Merthyr EMIGRATION. EMIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Afrtoo by ..I.:J the. Union Castle Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, and other Steamship Companies, and to Amtralia. Reduced passages to New South Also for trips around the British Islfs and Coast ing Trips. Assisted pas- sages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agriculturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans Navvies, and General I.aboiirem.-Appi,v D. M. RICHAIUW, Wenallt Aberdare, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. FURNITURE, &c.—Wanted to purchs.se. any quantity of second-hand Furniture, highest prices'given, and prompt rash paid by J. L. Cunningham. Auctioneer, 19, Glebeland-street, and Market Hall, Well! ogton-str"t, Merthyr. T.S. MOLESKINS Wanted, any quantity, weli dried and l.l. stretclied best price paid; postal orders or cheques as preferred.—Send by parcel post to J. STASLBT a Sos. Fur and Skin Merchants, 92, Edward-road, Wal- thnrcstow, London, N.E. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JBNKIKS, Canal Wharf. Mer. thyr. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. WALL PAPERS from lid. per KoSi. Any quantity, )ar°re or small, at Whoksals Pr". :es. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Depu 353, Tiifi BARNETT WALL Papkr Co., Lrn., Manchester. Jy 10 f'O Articles for 9s. lid.—Suives Forks, Spoons, Car- Ov/ vers, Ac. Whist Drive Prize* and Wedding Pres- ents. Sensational bargain list i>-ysc. free. Send immedi- ately.—Sheffield Cutlery Direcc, Supply Company, whole- sale manufacturers. Century Works. Howard-street, Sheffield. M 6 SALE SALE A unique opportunity For Sale beautifully carved Oak Clock, polished dark, stands 6ft. 61ns.. brass dial, 8-day movement, ch;mes every i-hour, cathedi*al chimes on 4 gongs. & plays a tune every 3 hours on powerful musical box. Tunes can be ahered at will. A rare chance ior those who prefer originality. This is the only clock of its kind in the country, original cost 4 0: whatoffers; call aod see it; we invite you.—E. R. n. FXKSMAN it SONS, The Cash Jewellers, Tims Works, 7S, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. F 6 MISCELLANEOUS. '/TSTROLOGY.-Fulurc business, Changes, Legacies, J\ Success, Courtship, Marriage, Partner described.— Send birth time, description, P.O., EVANS, 6i, lvimherley-rd, Souihsea. rtfty years expenecce. A 17 MADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren- ologist, &c., whose invaluable advice is without doubt the greatest help to parents with } oun^ children, and to people nnxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, or go abroad, is now receiving at her reception rooms- 13, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. J 5 PROFESSOR MICHAEL, Welsh Merlin, Palmist and Astrologer, Herbal 1'hvsician, Magnetic Healer; ailments in both sexes rapidly disappear under his treat- ment as-by magic nurse in attendance. Lessons, tuition all occult subjects. Thursdays, Victoria Coffee, Rhymnev; daily, 46, High-street, Bargoed. M 27 ECRUITING.-Rerpectable Young Men, of good character, and desirous of joining the Army, or Special Reserves, should apply Sergeant W. MCNBU.t, 5, Graham-street. Merthyr. Excellent prospects in all branches for well-conducted men. M 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 uatural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothiutr injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles, price 1, 6 (postage 3d. extra). Man tifacturer —G. W. HARBISON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais. T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 MOURNING Cards sample book of designs sent on reecipt of 2s. 6d..refunded On return of books. Orders executed iiiimedintely.-H. W. SovTOKr and SONS, Express" Office, Merthyr. ORCESTI,R CHINA.-Splendid assortment of ele- V? gant designs at moderate prices, at SoUTDXY" • "vs. Express" Oiffce. Mertbyr. Come and see them. • f i: w fcwaii Fcuutaiu Pen. fiticd with solid gold nib, j ui<.(i:uu* or hi cad an elegant and popular pen honi 30,6. ] r;> lieeIL W. ^outbej' & JiiD.eft Office, MONEY. MORTGAGES.-—Advertiser (residing in pardift; has 1'1' control of tt-veral sums of money available for in. vesin.edt upon leaseholds -Kend lull particulars oi pro- perties ofi.red as security to M 24, Express Ottiee, Merthyr. M 13 UNL'-Y WITHOUT SECURITY cir.Note U-nd i>10 to £ 1,0(j0 arranged quick, cheap and privately in any part of Wales.—Write THE MANAS MI, lis, Talf Euibankiuent, Caraiff. MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have boughl houses, or require advances upon their properties, snuuid apply to J. U CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has several sum; of uio:ie> from XI (X) up to ±, £ ,1100 for immedi- ate advanoe upon freehold or leasehold >ecuriii-s, at 41 or 5 per cetil- Oriiees, 19, Glebeland-street, Meruiti Xydtii. T DO Mt>RRlS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rfajuuiey lias -everal sums of niouey, amouutiug in all to ",ùOO, to piace out, for ciitiiLs upon Leasehold or Free iioki Securities at 4 per cent, or 5 per cem, T S MONEY.-The Provincial Union Banli coutiutei to Lend largo sums daily from 1110 to 41500 on Aotc of Hand aiuue. or on any oilier approved :>C. curity, at a leiv hours' notice, to all class in any part of England and Wales, repayable by easy in. stalments. With and ithout securities. ISo good application is ever refused. All Communication* Strictly Private. This business having been ezLAL). fished a great many years, and conducted in an honourable aud straightforward manner, has growrt io be one ot the best known and largest in the king- dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention at our uhicials having gained the confidence and reeum, nipndalions of cftir numerous customers. If desire4- one of our officials will attend at applicant's resi* dence with cash, aud carry out the advance With* oui. Delay. Call or wriie to the Manager, Western Branch, JSir. STANLEY DOWDING, 1, Queen-squarev Bristol; or to the Ixical Agents. Messrs. ARm. srnoNO & FBANCIS, 19. Duke-street.. Cardiff. -+- THE CHARING CROSS BANK ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH: 73 ST. MARY STREET. Hcao oflices: Gö, Bedford-street. Sirand, London, W.CL f & 39, Bishoj'sgate-street Wtthin, t-ondoc, E.C. Bran ■Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. As.>els,ivl,6U7,949; Liabilities, £ 1,236,871; Surplus^5371,071' LOANS of £ 30 to £2,000 granted at a few haartf notice in town or country, on personal security* jl\ 'Iery, precious stones, stocks, shares. and far4 nitu.e, without removal. Stocks and Shares Benght and Sold. ii. per cent, allowed on Current Account Balanew DEPOSITS of £ 10 and upwards received as uatiert Subject to 3 iu'ntbs notice of withdrawal, 5 p.c. per ann* Cubject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per ann« Subject to 12 ni'iitbs' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per an Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly. Or/jng to the nature of Gllr investments, we ant able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost any class of stock or shareholding insuring thik safety of capital. Wo have been established foi 39 years, and our position in the banking world too, day testifies to the success of our business methods, and to the satisfaction of our customers. Write of call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint Maiagaa* .J. THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (RECISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GRANT Loans from £ 5 upwards to res pec tab!* householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc., at m low rate of interest. Forms free. All application* treated in strict confidence. Country applications receive prompt attention. MANACER, 94. PONTMORLAIS 1.. f,5 UPWARDS ADVANCED to respectable householders and others on note of hand alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably arranged. Country applications receive prompt attew tion. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated with strictest confidence. Apply personally or by letter to the MAKASKK, THE STAR LOAN COMPANY,- 12, Newcastle-street- (oear Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil} uiso at 23, Capel-street, Bargoed Attendance—Merthyr 12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8 p. daily. Barsoed Mondave, Wednesdays and Saturday*. THE MERTHYR MU11IAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Arbisans, and other*, upon promissory note with easy terms ot repayment. Write or call for prospectus. fjev'stered Off.ce: mi, HIGH STREET, MKRTHT* I V >iCh Otf 6 ftKKTACBULNT, Al>&i? •' V CXESCiiNT, ABKRFAN. Secretary-J AMES LEVER. The Merthyr and Dowlais Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. The First! The Largest! The Best t MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. LOANS are made without delay to Tradeft people and other Persons in Regular Employment upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow ing easy Terms of Repayment- <- e.d. For&Rio Share the Repayments are 1 2 waejft £20 N 22 £30 h ,» M 32., £40 4 2 n ".£50 „ „ „ 5 2 The following figures show the crowth of the 30 ciety during last year:- 1906. 1907. £ s. d. I ii. fe Cash received 6114 0 11 7129 11 I Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 f Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 C Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 t Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 ft Total Assets 12711 14 6 W457 < ? Number of Members 1020 lilt Applications for Loans received at any time bI1 tbe Sccretary- CHARLES L. STEWART, Milbourno Chamber? (under the Cloche MERTHYR TYDFIL. .1 .i —-—i' ■ 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 L10 to any amount, upon their' own Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bill of, Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying lb Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades under his (,wn name, and not under an assumed name, neither does he trade as a Company, or Otj called "Bank." PLEASE N OTE ADDRESS— 50, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT ¡ Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. T none can be obtained by Tradesmen andotha iJUo/LlD Persons in Regular Employment upon 8 I Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely :— s. d. For a zclo Share the Repayments are 1 2 weekly. £ 20 „ 2 2.. £ 30 „ „ w 3 2., £ 40 „ „ 4 2, £ ^0 „ 5 2 ,,£40 4 2 £50 „ 5 2 u Applications for Loans received at any time by tM Secretary THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Branch Oflice: 25, BJKILTIICAtt TWIRACB, EBBW, VALB ——————————————————————————————————. LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WANTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, Under Friendly "I\lf 1\T E* ~X7 Co-opera! iv«," Societies' Act. i-»A V/ X* Xu JL System, to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay, ments. 1/2 per wee], repays loan of £10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No I.VTHEEST AIM so FINKS TO PAY." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last aantial balanct sheet to District Apent, E. HAERY "RBES, Tredc-sar. 20 151wyn Terrace and Temperance Hall, Mondays7 o 9 p. vn The Merthyr and District Working j;, Men's Benefit Society. A Sick and Death Club and Savings1 Bank Combined. Covering Sickness, Death, Anuuitiet and Profit Sharing, Secretary^ l ALBERT T. S MIT It, 4, Castle Sheet, Metthyr,