The Merthyr Express

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

& ESTABLISHED 1858. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. I MESSRS. < H. W. Harris & Son (Mr. Wy oh AM J. Prichakd, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), to uirect attention to their n sitnated AUCTION MART, where they carry r>nBvJ8i,,ess as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and {i GENERAL AGENTS. rnn(i, Consignments of all kinds of Marketable Gooas «I^jreceivec' for Sale, and disposed of as expeditions y H e ,ac*vantageously as possible.. i of Household Furniture are hela at E» »2°3' anc' special facilities offered for the disposal | »i Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects, Sales of Property conducted, Anciion Mart. Court-street, Merthyr TyanL SALE NO. 359! Auttion liart. Court-street. Merthyr Tydfi1. SALE NO. 359, I WEDNESDAY, MAY 5tb, 1909. j Auction Mart, Court Street, j MERTHYR. i !OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD J ^DRmture PIANO, PIER GLASSES and 1' EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. 1, MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son I; (Mr. Wymdham J. PRICHARD, Fellow of the f ~tr_, Auctioneers' Institute), h W"ILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacfons V Vioex convenient Auctioa Mart, as i^ove, ft In* WBDNE-SD*7 12* EVERY MONTH, a large assortment of very superior a Gn^eho,<s Furniture and Appointment*, f caT» f ? Pac^cd or stored free of charge, and every f Than? to B've satisfaction.. AfUrr. will commence at Two o clock in the "'lernoon. S lnrti1^1 attendance is respectfully requested _AoctiODaerR. QfficeSj The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil. ESTABLISHED 1875 ESTABLISHED 1875 d. LLOYeT ATKINS h (Follow of the Auctioneers' Institute), j A-tJQTlONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT S HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, ^^UiBPAELOG COTTAGE, f j D O WJLA 1 S p Valuations Tor Probate, Administratioum, and Mort A ea^ea, ai80 for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, Ac A s £ f,or the Whit* Star and American Lines r k "^Qisliips. Also the Dominion Line to Canaaa. X PnolipT SETTLËMËNTS ENSURED | ICDWAltDS BITOS., I | D. H. EdwfÁlrds-Isaac Edwards, > Auctioneers, Accountants, | AND Estate Agents, | CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, r DOWLAIS, Al-D CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STORES, HIGH STREET, t MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr Office. W. T. JONES, j 190, High Street, Merthyr, j Auctioneer & Accountant, HOUSE, INSURANCE AND GENERAL BUSINESS ACENT, I, Jwb. Preparation #f Bankruptcy Statement* »f Af- **irs. tairs. Traders' Books Posted and p .Agent for Chief Life, Accident, Fire, ana fiat# ulas Insurance Companies. ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES US van I. Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS. ? HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS. f PURVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in Bales conducted oV* H«nseKP*ep«rty, Shares. Land- ed Estates] Machinery, Agricultural and Trade | Stocks, and Household Furniture. I PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. [ Head office- central CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET I BARGOED. Telephone-P O. No. 59 Bargoed TONG & COBON, ¡ AtTCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GUAGERS t BROKERS, &0. HKAD OFFICE:— "uction Chambers, Brynmawr. TEL. P.O. 18. Sales of every description arranged for with Hj.. prompt settlement. Valuations for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage expeditiously completed. Licensing AJCSINKSS A Spbcialitt. 11 Late Jonathan Reynolds, j ANEURIN REYNOLDS, Coachbuilder and Wheelwright. Established 70 years. Heavy and Light Vehicles Built and Repaired. Only Se!,t Materials used. Waterproof Covers, Lamps, and «uhber Tyres of all sizes and prices fitted. MOTOR CaRS Repaired and Painted. r I Old Church Place, Merthyr Tydfil. » ^roners' Furnishing Co.'6, Greengrocers' and Contrac -5pr6' Tipping Carts, 1 Pony Wazon, and Hooded Cee 1 "Mng Gi?, and 2 Milk Floats for Sale cheap. I MR. E. THOMAS, AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT, TREDEGAR. Office Cartrefle, Sirhowy. CLuts and Debts Collected. Mortgage Loans negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. ^reparation of Bankrupt Statement of Affairs. Probate, &c., &c. INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EFFECTED i Xkthite STAR LINE 1 »V ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. I LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING SOUTHAMPTON—CHERBOURG*— QUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. ROYAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at (Jueen^town Westbound, and Plymouth c, Eastbound. Ocjamu Wed., April 28 | Tkotonic Wed., May >5 And Regularly Thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. Cbdrio Friday, April 30 CVMRIC Sat., May lo Baltic Friday. May 7 CYBaic Sat., June 12 And KeguUrly Tliereatter. WHITE STAR—DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE. LIVE RIIOO L-QUFBEG -MONTREAL. Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade. i Laurk^ic, Thur., April 291 OTTAWA, Thur., May 13 | DoMfjiioN-, Thur., May f> Vancouver, Thur., May 20 t For further particulars apply to 0 r'«0r ISMAY. IMRIE & CO. 30. Liver- •500I; Southampton: 1, Cockspur-street. S.W., and I>cadenha'l-strect. London, h.t*- P"UNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD Largest AND FASTEST Stbamkrs TO BOSTON. LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. Maurotani.v"Iw TfcJVK° Anril 9* 1 Saxonia Tuts., May 4 Caror.ia | lvernia Tues., May 18 CAN'ada: PAST Rodtk SPECIAL RATB3. For fin u;er nartipnlars aDDlv to Ix>cal Agents; or \o. T U C ONAPRO COMPANY. LTD., n II' AUCTION SUMMARY. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. April 28—Safes and Piano at Merthyr. April 28—Furniture at Market Hall, Merthyr. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. May 5—Furniture at Auction Mart. Merthyr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, GLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speciality-MORTGAGE LOANS MARKET HALL, Wellington Street (At Extreme End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. 353 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th, 1909. (Last Wednesday in Every Month). Mr. J. L. Cunningham W ILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at hi& AUCTION MART as above, large consign- merits of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Including Superior PIANO. 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. 245. MARKET HALL, Wellington Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Mr. J. L. Cunningham WILL SELL BY AUCTION at His MART as above, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, APRIL 28th, 1909. SIX FIRE-PROOF SAFES and SUPERIOR PIANO. SALE AT TWO O'CLOCK. Messrs. Thompson & (Jliadwick BEG to announce that the Sale of Property at Tredegar, fixed for Thursday, the 29th inst., has been withdrawn for the present. Auctioneer's Offices, Abergavenny. F. A. PHILLIPS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial -v and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agent for the chief Life, Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. OFFICE ———— 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. CHARLES M. DA VIES, BUILDING SURVEYOR AND VALUER, (Licensed 20 Years) MOIvQAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OFFICES 112, HIGH STREET. MANS, SPECIFICATIOKS, AND QUANTITIES. APPEAI8KMBNT FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Surveyor to the Merthyr New and Improved Build- in* Society, the Merthyr Werking Men's Building Society and the Star-Bowkett Buildins Society. CHARLES L. 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 and Loss Accounts and Income Ta-r Claims Prepared, Quarterly and Annual Andits Undertaken, Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs Arrangement with Creditors, Valuations Ana for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES :-MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TEEDEGAB, VALLEY. THOMAS JONES, Accountant, Auditor, House and Estate Agent. fTrarfesmen's Books Posted and Audited. Rents <?nrf Debts Collected. Bankrupts' Statements ot Affairs. Arrangement with Creditors. Agent for ♦ hi Chief Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Jv»mnanies. Secretary to the Tredegar and Dis- gffSrmanent Money Society. office-860 Commercial Street, Tredegar SEEDS. E. W. HARRIS, Dispensing Chemist and Seedsman, 128, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR. Seeds. Seeds. GARDEN SEEDS supplied at this Establish. ment are all FRESH and of the FINEST QUALITY, carefully selected from one of the best Seed Establishment!, Messrs. Carter & Co., London. THE ART UNION OF LONDON. 112, Strand, W.C. EvwnY Subscriber of One Guinea becomes entitled to an impression on India Paper of a CHARMING ETCHING (r0in amonfr the many fine Kngravings and Etchings previously issued by the Society, and also to the chance of A PRIZE IN THE ANNUAL DRAWING. For full particulars apply to the local agent, ISAAC WILKS, 14, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. RATSTSINS ARE MANY BUT RODI^E RAT POISON slaughters millions of -OOF, certain death. Extermination sure. Acet like N^TC Never fails. Price9- ód., 1:3., 28., s., Ss.; post iid. — HARLEY Chemist, Perth. Agent;-T, JENIUNS1 Chemist, Poatm«rlais, Merthyr GELLJFAELOG ESTATE. "a'- 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 each Site; Low Ground Rents; OPTION TO PURCHASE FREEHOLD; Stone can be supplied from Quarry on Site; Building can commence immediately; a fine Selection of Sites suitable for COTTAGES OR VILLAS, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, OR TERRACE BLOCKS. A rare opportunity to Erect Houses FOR OWN OCCUPATION or TO RENT. Terms to suit Individuals or Building Clubs. For particulars apply- EDWARDS BROS. (D. H. EDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS and ''EXPRESS" CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. Glamorgan County Council. Breconshire County Council. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1894, Proposed Alteration in the Number of Representatives of the Parish of Gelligaer on the Board of Guardians for the Merthyr Tydfil Union.' "VT'OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a MEETING of the Joint Committee of the above-named Councils, appointed under Section 60 of the Local Government Act, 189-1. will be held at the DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFICES, HENGOED. on MONDAY, the 2th day of APRIL, 1909, at 1.30 p.m., to consider a proposal to alter the Number of Guardians repre- senting the Gelligaer Parish, and make any conse- auential alterations in the Constitution of the above Board, at which all persons interested may attend and be heard. DATED this 21st day of April. 1909. T. MANS EL FRANKLEN, Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council. Glamorgan. THE LICENSING ACTS, 1S72 TO 1904. TO APPLICANTS FOR CONFIRMATION OF NEW LICENSES. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant N to the Standing Orders of the Glamorgan Quarter Sessions, made under the above Acts, persons applying'for CONFIRMATION of NEW LICENSES must send to me, before the 2#th day of April. 1909, full particulars of the size, position, and also a plan of the house and premises for which a license is sought, the population of an area within a radius of half-a-mile from the pro- nosed house, and the number of licensed houses within such area, with their distances from such house, and the license sought to be confirmed, if it is in the possession of the applicant, but duplicates of any plans or documents deposited with the Licensing Justices need not be sent. This Standing Order does not apply to applica- tions for confirmation of off-licenses. T. MANSEL FRANKLEN, Clerk of the Peace. Glamorgan County Council Offices, Cardiff, April 17th, 1909.1 Tredegar County School. HE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMI- J) NATION and the Examination for selection of Probationers will be held at the above School on FRIDAY, 11th June, 1909, commencing at 9.45 a.m. L.-SCHOLARSMPS OUT OF SCHOOL FUNDs. These Scholarships cover Tuition Fees, and are awarded for one year in the first instance, but are renewable from year to year in. cases where the holder makes satisfactory progress. Candidates must now be, and must have been for not less than three years, in a Public Elementary School, and must not be over 13 years of age on 1st July. Candidates should obtain Application Forms (on the back of which will be found the Regulations) at the Clkivk's OFFICE, to which the Forms must bo returned by 8th May latest. 2 —WORKMEN'S INSTITUTE AND LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIPS. These Scholarships cover Tuition and Stationery for thrPB TMirs Candidates, who must not be over 14 on the da of the Examination, should obtain a copy of the Committee s Regulations as well as the Application *orm from Mr. TOM WILLIAMS, 5, Gladstone-place, Tredegar, to whom the Forms must be returned by 8th May latest. SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION. Dictation, Composition, Arithmetic, and any Two of the following-English Grammar. Geography, History, Algebra, Welsh, Domestic Economy. C. DAUNCEY, Clerk to the Governors. Park Chambers, Tredegar. April 13th, 1909. The COURT SCHOOL TROEDYBRYN, MERTHYR TYDFIL PUPILS are PREPARED for the OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION. Prospectus, Reports, may be had on appli- cation to MISS EDWARDS. SCHOOL RDSUMES^^ MERTHYR COUNTY SCHOOL. ot- THE SUMMER TERM WILL brgin ON TUESDAY,' APRIL 27th. The Headmaster will be at the School to see Parents, and to attend to School business on MONDAY, APRIL 26tb, Morning and Afternoon. BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. BOARDING-House for Boys. Healthy situation, close to Downs; 270 feet above sea level. Large and airy room*. Modern Principles of Education. Individual attention. I< ees moderate. Home Comforts. Recent Successes and Illustrated Prospectus from the Principal, C. M. PARKa, B.A. The South Wales High School for Girls. Summerfield Hall, MAESYCWltIMER, Cardiff. Principals, Mrs. T, NEWMAN-MARKS and Miss FOWLER. A THOROUGH HIGH-CLASS EDUCATION. PrenaraKon for Cambridge Local, London MaEfc and Royal Academy of Music Examinations. Physical Culture, Tennis and Hockey, Care of Health, Boys' Preparatory Class. NEXT TERM COMMENCES APRIL 30th, 1909. B^.°r^.r^i»ri'° th. Principals. ABERDARE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. THE SUMMER TERM COMMENCES ON WEDNESDAY, 28th APRIL, Parents desiring to enter their children may obtain Forma of Application for admission and full particulars from the Head Master, who will be in attendance at the School for that purpose on Tuesday evening, 27th instant. ABERDARE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE. PRINCIPAL J. MARSHALL, F.Inc.S.T., F S.C., ftu. NOTICE. A BRANCH of the above School baa now beea C-AL opened at the CSNTRAL COFFEE TAVERN, High-street, Merthyr. The Classes commence at 7.15 every Wednesday Evening. c All those desirous of an expert coach for Schol- astic, Civil Service and Commercial Examinations, should call at the above address, or write to the Skcrktakt, School of Commerce, Abordare, who will be pleased to give particulars and advice to intending ttudente4 ( County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK OF WORKS. APPLICATIONS are invited from persons hav- -L3k. ing a practical experience of building con- struction to supervise the Erection of 38 Workmen's Dwellings at Danyderi, Merthyr Vale. Wages .6d. per week. Applications marked "Clerk of Works stating trade, age, and experience ac- companied by copies of three recent testmonials must reach the undersigned by Wednosdaj-, the 28th April. T. ANEURYN REES, „ „ Town Clerk. Town Hall, Merthyr TydfiL 21st April 1909. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. TO MARKET GARDENERS AND OTHERS. THE Council invite tenders for the Letting of whole of the celebrated Cyfarthfa Gardens from the 1st May next A plan of the Gardens, with full particulars, can be obtained from the Borough Surveyor, Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, who will also arrange for an inspection of the Gardens by intending applicants. tenders for (a) from the 1st May, 1909, to the -3th I< ebruary, 1910, (b> from the 1st May, 1909, to the 28th February, 1911, respectively, en- dorsed Cyfarthfa Gardens," must reach the undersigned not la.ter than 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday next, the 28th iost. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender T- ANEURYN REES, Town Clerk. Town Hall, l\Ierthyr Trdfil. 2"2nd April. 1909. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. TO PAINTERS. TENDERS are invited for Painting work at the various Cemeteries. Particulars can be obtained from the Deputy Surveyor, Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil. Tenders marked "Painting" must reach the undersigned not later than the 8th accepted west or any tender not necessarily T. ANEURYN REES. TT Town Clerk. Town Hall, Merthyr TvdfiL 21st April, 1909. 7 County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of two Covered Playsheds, at Abermorlais School, Merthyr. Particulars can bo obtained on applica- £ n ?i. e.pufcy Surveyor, Town Hall, on and after the 27th inst. Tenders to be delivered to me not later than noon on Tuesday, the 4th day of Mar. accepted°WCSt °r Tendot fnot necessarily „ E. STEPHENS, Clerk to the.Sducation Committee. Proposed New Y.M.C.A. Buildings at Merthyr. /lONTRACTORS desirous of Tendering for the ,y above are requested to send their names to •.uToa before April 28th, 1909. together with £ 2 2s. Od. cheque deposit, for Bills of Quantities, which will be returned on receipt of bona-fide Tender. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. IVOR JONES & PERCY THOMAS, Architects and Surveyors, 18, St. Mary-street. Cardiff. Rhymney Urban District Council. THE above Council is prepared to receive TEN- DERS for the following No. I.- The HIRING of a 11)-TON STEAM ROLLER and SCARIFIER for about three months. Tenderers to supply Living Van, Driver, flagman, Notice Boards, Water Cart, Coal, and all Stores. No. 2.-About 2,000 tons of Clean Limestone. broken to a gauge of 2! inches, delivered as follows:- ^1 £ mney R R. and B. & M.R. Stations, about 1,500 Tons. Rhymney Bridge L. N.W. Station, about 500 Tons. No. S.-About 300 Tons LIMESTONE GRAVEL, delivered as follows •— Rhymney R.R. and B. &NI.R. Stations, about 250 Tons. Rhymney Bridge L. & N.W. Station, about 50 Tons. Samples to be sent to 61, High-street, Rhymney. HA.ULAGK of LIMESTONE and GRAVEL per Ton, including filling from truck and stock on grounds. NO.5.-HORSE;, CART, and MAN, Daywork., Tenders, on Forms to be obtained from th<f under signed, sealed and endorsed Tender No. 1, 2. 3. i or 5" (as the case may be), must be sent or de- livered to LL. Reynolds, Esq., Solicitor, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, not later than Twelve Noon on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May, 1909. The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. By Order of the Council, W. LLOYD MARKS. Surveyor. 81. High-street, Rhymney. To Builders. TENDERS invitfed tor the Erection of three Shops for Mr. T. P. White, Hill-view, Maesycwmmer, where Plans and Specification may be seen. Tenders sent to the above before May 1st. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. THOMAS DURHAM, Graig View, Rhymney wishes to inform the Public that he has been appointed Rent and Debt Collector for Rhymney and District, and holds a Certificate under the Distress Acts, All Business promptly attended to. To Architects. Engineers, Builders, &c. JF you require a perfect DAMP-PROOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &c., use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use. Carriage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. 171RESH CONSIGNMENT of Artistio Novelties; all useful lines Trays, Trinkets, Liqueur Stands, Tea Cosies, etc. Come and see then.-SOI.TITEY & SONS. THE Playing Card series of Japanese Serviet tesfor use at Progressive Bridge, Whist, Hearts, and all card parties, containing fifty, price Is.; also boxed in 25, price 6d.; postage 3d.— H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. mHE Beltrravia" twopenny packets of embossed lace 1_ dessert papers, containing seven papers, size 91- inch; containing nine papers, Si-inch.—H. W. Southey aud Sons, '• Express Office, Nterilbyr. D. Packets of 25 beautiful Round Lace Desert Papers 6 postage lid., extra.—H. W. Southey & Sons, Ex- press" Office, Merthyr. ONOTO Fountain Pens, self-fillinfr, 10/6. rj^HE Belgravia embossed Dish Papers, six dozen, X size 13^-inch by 10-inch, Is., postage 2d. extra.— H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. rpHE Excelsior box of tlne-qualit,y dish papers, 6 J doz. assorted sizes, 9d. the box, postage 3d. extra. —H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office. Merthyr. MOURNING Cards sample book of designs sent on receipt of 2s. 6d. refunded on return of books. Orders executed immediately.—H. W. Southkt and Soks, Express Office, Merthyr. the Stationery Trade. Special Lines. Lyons' Red X Ink, Id. bottles, 8d. per rioz.— H.W. Southey & Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. W" ORCESTER CHINA.—Splendid assortment of ele- gant designs at moderate prices, at Socthet & Sons. Express Office, Merthyr. Come and see them. POPULAR Card Games. New pattern book of latest designs in Stationery for round Games, Progressive Whist Invitation and Scoring Cards, Progressive Bridge, Golf Whist, "Afternoon Tea" Gam# Cards, 'Press Letter" Flower Romance, Primroses, Pansies, The Game of Ases," etc. The Invitation and Scoring Cards are boxed in dozens, and can bo supplied iu sniall quau- tites as required from 1 /• per dozen. —H, W, Bets*, • ISxpren OJ

idhs, fjfarriag«fi atifr grafts. ( The Charge for Advertisements under this Heading is Is. for 20 words, and tid. for every additional 10 jaords or eortion of MARRIAGES. LEWIS—Seakgeant.—On 21st April. at St. Mary's Church, Aberga venny, by the Rev. T. Theophilus, R.D., Vicar of Tredegar, Charlfts 1). Lewis, eldest son of the late Mr. John Lewis, Tredegar House. Tredegar, and Mary Louise (Dolly), fourth daughter of Mr. Henry Seargeant, Glencibi, Abergavenny. DEATHS. JONES—On Saturday, 10th inst, at 58, Thomas- street, Merthyr Tydfil. Mostyn Llewelyn, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Jones, aged one year. Interred Cefn Cemetery, Tuesday, April 13th. MATTHEWS April 20th, at 83, Brecon-road, Merthyr, Ann, dearly-beloved wife of Edward Matthews, aged 67. Funeral to-day (Friday), leaving house 2-30 for Cefn Cemetery. WHITING.-On Sunday, 18th inst., at Worcester- street, Brynmawr, George Whiting, tailor, etc, aged 62. Interred at Brynmawr Cemetery, on Wednesday, 21st. IN MEMORIAM. WILLIAMS.-In loving memory of Elizabeth, wife of Zeb. Williams, who passed away April 25th, 1895. "Until we meet again. p UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL Arrangements.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

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FECIAL NOTICE.—Applicants sending replies for Advertisements addressed to initi Is or fictitious names, at this Office, are requested not to send original testimonials with their applications, but to enclose oopics only. PERSONAL. PERSONAL.—Will the person who borrowed ths vook entitled "Vida"' from the "Express" Library, please return it without further delar. NOTICE.—I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, BESSIE WILLIS, after this date.—Sifrned, ROBERT WILLIS, Brecon Cottajre, Fleur-de-lis. Witness, Heribrt DAVISS. 16th April, 1909. m, I HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, RACHEL LEWIS, of 9, Heolgerrig, Merthyr, after this date.—Pawnbrokers and others are hereby cautioned against receiving on pledge any of my property.—Signed, WILLIAM LEWIS, April 8th, 1909. A 24 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED at once, Housemaid for Barrv. good wages given references required.—Apply Mrs. BRAT, "The Hollies," Barry Dock, or Mrs. DCNSTAN, "The Woodlands," Merthyr. M 8 WANTED a Girl for washing, on Mondays.—Aoply MRS. WAITS, 26, Dane-street, Merthyr. WANTED, a General Servant; reference required.— Apply, TEMPLE BAR., High-street, Merthyr. A?4 WANTED.—Strong Girl as General.—Apply, Mrs. MCDONALD, 50, Thomaa-street, Merthyr. A 21 WANTED, Good General first week in May; early V V riser; references.—Mrs. Grerneb, 3, Muriel- terrace, Dowlais. A 24 WANTED, Experienced gereral Servant: reference required.—GRANT, Plough, Dcfc Vj'm.. WANTED, clean day Girl, about 16, reference W required. Mrs. HANSARD, Courtlawt-terrace, Merthyr. A 24 WANTED, Young Girl as Nurse and piake herself generally useful. — Mrs. POWELL, 12, Vayiior- villas, Cefn-Coed. Ml WANTED, good General Servant, also Girl used to nursing.—Apply, Mrs. TRURAN, 1, Muriel-terrace, Dowlais. M 1 ENERAL Servant by first week in May. Apply, with TT references, Mrs. JONES, Tir-Bacb, Cefn, 'M 8 SITUATIONS VACANT. WATJNFARP.EN Swimming Baths.—Wanted Care- T taker for above Baths during coming season.— Applications with testimonials to be addressed to (not later than May 1st) E. EDWARDS, 113 High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. M 1 WANTED, steady Ycung Man to assiet in Keeping Books and Timekeeping.—Applications in own handwriting, stating age, salary, &c., to Pentdarben BRICK & COAL Co., LTD., Merthyr. A 24 CREDIT Drapery. — Wanted, energetic, trustworthy Man abstainer.—Apply, No. M 58 Express Office, Merthyr. M 29 MART and Intelligent Boy Wanted.—Apply C. H. kj FLOORS, Jeweller, Merthyr. A 17 WANTED, a man to look after Garden at Cefn.— Apply R. EDWAr.ns, Draper, Merthyr. A 24 APPRENTICES WANTED. RT. JONES & CO., Drapers, Merthyr Tydfil, have • several vacancies for girls as apprentices. A 24 CARPF..NTER.-Wagted an Apprentice or Improver j N. Moss, Mill-street, Merthyr. M 1 APARTMENTS TO LET. 2 OR 3 unfurnished Rooms to Let.—13. Danvparc, Merthyr. M 8 FRONT Room and Two Bedrooms suit gentleman or friends. Near Station.—20, Union-street, Merthyr. M 8 TWO Unfurnished Rooms To Let for respectable people.—21, Danyparc, Merthyr. _M 1 TO Let, in Troedyrhiw, a comfortably furnished Bed JL and Sitting-room, suitable for lady or gentleiuan. Apply M 52, Express Office, Merthyr. A 24 HOUSES TO LET. PART House to Let to married couple without en- t. cumbrance (workman prefe"edN-Apply CcrKNiNe- HAM, Auctioneer, Glebeland, Merthyr. A 24 A HOUSES RANTED. WANTED to purchase, four-roomed Cottage in Merthyr.—State full particulars and price "M 5^" Express Office, Merthyr. A 24 BUSINESS PREMISES REQUIRED. WANTED, a small Shop in Merthyr, main thorough- fare, low rental.—M 56, Express Office, Merthyr. A 24 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. BAKEHOUSE to Let, With Toft; steam oven, good condition utensils on premises good opportunity to beginner with small capital; very low rent: three sacks per week to start; very little opposition: public baking.—POWELL, Grocer, Sunclad Stores, Cefn-Coed. A24 TO LET, with immediate possession, desirable corner JL Shop with Dwelling-house, Nos. 39 and 40, Victoria Street, Dowlai?.—Applv Messrs. D. W. JONM and Co., Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil and Dowlais. M 7 GLAN-V-NANT Workshops to let, very suitable for warehouses, plenty of room.—Apply DAN DAVIKS, Oaklanda, Herthyrksdffi. M 1 TO LET.—Shop (recently in the occupation of the late Mr. T. J. Davies, grocer) No. 34, Wellington-street Merthyr Tydfil. Could be made suitable for Office. Also Bake-house at the rear.—For particulars apply on the premises. A 24 GRAZING LAND. GRAZING LAND, &C,. to let as from IstMay proximo, namely :—Penrheol Farm, Mountain Hare, Merthyr Tydfil, with about 8 acres of Und. For further particu- lars and terms apply to GWILnl )AMU, CHARLES and DA VIES, Solicitors, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. A 24 AGENTS WANTED. LAGER BEER. Travellers calling upon the licensed Trade may add to their income by taking up an Agency for Lager Beer.-Appll' Pilsenbr," Box 59. Office of this paper M 8 A GENI'S, lnstiranceiiid others. -Exceptional oppor- tunity to increase income. A London firm of high standing is open to appoint agents in districts when: not represent.ed; assisted by extensive advertising good commission no samples to carry.—Address B.W. Box 57, Express" Office, Merthyr. M 8 BRITISH WIDOWS- assurance~TEA COMPANY. Wanted, for Heolgerrig and Troedyrhiw, Lady Agents.—Apply by letter only, J. DYJUN PRICE. 108, Brecon-road, Merthyr. A 24 INSURANCE ROYAL LONDON.—Good Book-for Sale, Merthyr iLiL District, best terms Fire, Life, Endowment and House Purchase Prospectus, -Apply ASHTon, 17, Bruns- wick-street, Merthyr. M 8 WHY be without iucome in the event of sickness*, accident or when out of work, wnen 2/6 monthly insures you £1 weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene- fits are guaranteed by The Self-Help Insurance Com- pany, Limited, Authorised Capital £ 50,000 (Registered underithe Companies Acts according to Act of Parliament). Full beiiefitiiitbreeniontlis. Perfect safety for members. Agents wanted in every district. Those employed in col- lieries and larfre \("1; can ea.i;" earn £ -1 weeklv. Salary after proved abhi y —Apply, Head Offices. 34' High Ifolliorn, London, or to Mr. XiiOUUSi Uistvict Muu- agcr, 55| Ai>er«yo9n-md( Abcwnvni HkS HORSES. TRAPS, HARNESS, &C. STUD HORSE.—Breeders wish'ng to breed High-class. Fast Trotting Cobs should engage that noted Stallion Stepping Gambler," 143 W.S.B., the property cf ,v Rees, Llangeitho; Winner Lampeter, 1907 and 1908 Welsh National, Aberayren, &c. Will attend Ship and Bell," Merthyr, April 2áth. and every other Monday. M22 FOR SALE.-Liverpool Gi.(,. splendici condition, rub- ber tyres, suitable for show purposes; also Dog Dart, good condition.—Apply Jonks, Tir-bach, Cefn. MS RUBBER Tyred, and in good condition, Phaeton, Pony Gig, Pony Dogcart. Twenty sens Harness, all sizes, Eroui 25s. set. Ten cents', one lady's, two boys' Siddies, and one racing Saddle, cheap to elear.-BRExsE. Red Cow, Merthyr. A 17 FUNERAL Stock, Second-hawl Hearses £ 30, 20 new patterns, Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes. Easy terms Catalogues, Marston's, Bradford-street, Birmingham. POULTRY. PURE Bred Minorca Eggs, os. per dozen. Also cross Minorca and Orpington, 2s. per dozen.—Wilks, Willows, Merthyr. M 1 MACHINERY, &c. 4#) H.P. GAS ENGINE for immediate Sale cheap; suction or town gas Stockport (new style) seen working all day.—Tilnry, Saw Mills, Abertillerv. M 22 MEDICAL REMEDIES ADVICE FREE for Stamp. — Mrs. Watson. Lady Specialist Safe andk Certain Remedy.—Address, 10, Guinea-street Bristol. Jy. 26 PinAPEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and X testimonials tree. — Iliesox, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. MPORTANT TO NIOTHERS. Every mother who I 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, 4!d. and 9d.. Postage Id.—Geo. W. Harrison, Chemist. Reading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, 1). Williams, Commercial- 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, Ida- place, T. Dougall, Bet hcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas, The Square Dowlair, Po. P. Rses, 177, High-street Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins, Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30-7-09 EMIGRATION. AUSTRALIA CANADA. — Immediate demand for Farm Hands and Domestics.—Apply to C. Stewart & 00.,35, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, for Govsrnment circulars and information. M 8 EMIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Africa"by the Union Castie Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, and other Steamship Companies, and to Australia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for trips around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted pas- sages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agriculturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans Navvies, and General La.bourers.-Apply D. M. IttcniRDS, Wenallt Aberdare, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. SCHOLASTIC. ASSISTANT INSPECTORS (v MINES. — time Manag^ra' I-xams., Scholarships, and Associate- ship in Mining. Candidates Prepared. Private Lessons by Post, Geol, Mineralogy, Coal and Metal Mining, Engineering, Miii>$f, Mafhcnatics, Electricity, and Sur- veying. Certificates awarded. Write for Syllabus.—The Cambrian Minino S< iiool, Glakffrwd, Portii. M 8 j COLSTON'S School,, Stapleton, Bristol.—A Boarding School for Boys Large Endowments, Healthy Sit- nation, Spacious Gfounc.i and Gardens, Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Shimming Bath, Carpenters' Workshop, Miniature Riflt. Range, Seven Resident Assistant Masters; Tuition, Board, Books, Stationery and Clothing. £ 34 per a main. Illustrated Prospectus on application to the Head Vaster, AxxHoxr Finn, M.A., L.L.D. PITMAN'S SHORTHAND.—Coaching in THEORY and SPEED. Special terms t students Of evening classes (now closed). No quarterly I ls.-T. B. GreErne's Shorthand School, 19, Glebeland-str Merthyr. MISCELLANY" ES. BJY direct from tv omplete dress lengths of Co< *tenals of un- equalled value, 10 r coloar.-Send P.O. to-day to r <25, St Albans- •ead, Swanses A a4 BLOUSE1 .irere—Cashrnerette, 2s. 6< ^.ifihmerc, 4s. 6d.; More iMls, '/e. f jd., 7s. 6d.; Lavn, oi.—all iMls, f jd., 7s. 6d.; Lavn, 1.-all r "ilaitel. wall, medium, or large iHtaJus Coi\ < n >. aIio«t1, Swansea. W P. V EATHLEY^S PatteriS* now ready. Special designs I A in Spring and Summer Dress and Blouse fabrics. Advance patterns of 120 varieties, newest productions, sent free on approval, astounding value, 41. to 4s. 3d. per yard. Send to-day.—Lutab Leathlst, Summer Dept, 128a, Armley, I.eeds. My 1 TXT"ALL PAPERS from 1-Jd. per Roll. Any quantity, large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock '•tceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Dept. 353, Tde BARNETT WALL Paper Co., LTD., Manchester. Jy 1 0 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. FURNITURE, &c.—Wanted to purchase, any quantity -1 of second-hand Furniture, highest prices given, and prompt cash paid by J. L. Cunningham, Auctioneer, 19, Glebeland-street, and Market Hall, Wellington-street, Merthyr. T.S. MOLESKINS Wanted, any quantity, well dried and stretched best price paid; postal orders or JjfjL stretched best price paid; postal orders or cheques as preferred.—Send by parcel post to J. Starlet & Son, Fur and Skin Merchants, 92, Edward-road, Wal- thair.stcw, London, N.E. LD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to Jenkins, Canal Wharf, Mer. thyr. T.S. MISCE LLANEOUS. ADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren- 1.'1 ologist, &c., whoso invaluable advice is without doubt the greatest help to parents with young children, and to people anxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, or go abroad, is now receiving at her reception rooms- 13, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. J 5 ECRUITING.-Respectable Young Men, of good it character, and desirous of joining the Army, or Special Reserves, should apply Sergeant W. McNeli.y, 5, Graham-street. Merthyr. Excellent prospects in all branches for well-conducted men. My 8 REY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to \X 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. Harrison, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 WEDDING Cards a splendid book of the latest de signs (prices to suit all) can be sent on receipt of 2s. 6d., which will be immediately refunded when book is returned.—H. W. Soothbt and SONS, Express Office Merthyr. THE Excelsior box of Dish Papers, containing six dozen assorted sizes, 9d., postage 2d. extra.—H. W. Southey and Sons. Express Office, Merthyr. STATIONERY Cabinets, a large variety of sizes and styles.—H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express Office Merthyr. PIExTY finest Crepe Paper Serviettes, only 6d-, per box postage 2d. H. W. Southey & Sons, "Express', Office, Merthyr. WHY PAY HOUSE RENT WHEN YOU CAN BECOME YOUR OWN LANDLORD, For particulars apply to the MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS BUILDING SOCIETY. Loans advanced in sums from B100 to 210000 Easy Repayments. Favourable Redemption Terms. Utmoet Secrecy. Loans on Buildings in course of construction. No Management charges. Chairman JOHN PLEWS, Esq., J.P. Secretary Mr. DAVIDDAVIES, Glebe- and House, Merthyr Tydfi THE MILBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY, Incorporated under the Buildtng Societies Acts. A SAFE AND SOUND INVESTMENT FOR SAVINGS. INVESTMENT SHARES £10 EACH- Payable in Full or by Instalments. Interest 4 per cent, per annum—Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any time on giving One Month's Notice. LOA NS in sums of 2100 to £ 1,000 ara made, to enable persona to buy House Property, or to persons requiring Advances on Property already in their possession. Re-payable by easy Monthly or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other terms as the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of J65 and upwards received, at 3 per cent. per annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from the Secretary, CHAS. L. STEWART, Miltatrne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, MONEY. LADIES and GentlOOJen requiring Cash accommodation on their simple promise to repay should apply direct to Me. RIMER. 12, Taff-embanknient, Cardiff. No l"o;;u 100 large; the strictest pr:' acy observed fullest informaiiou free of charge. M 8 .4 MORTGAGE LOAN'S.— Persons who have bought houses, or require advances upon thei? properties, IJhOllid apply to J. L. Auctioneer, who ha9 several sums of money from ;.1:1:)0 up to £2,000 for iimncai- • ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4:t or 5 per cent.— Offices, 19, Glebeland-streel, lierthyr Tydfl). T S DO. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has several sums of money, amounting in all to ..I.A,OOO. to place out for clients upon leasehold or Free hold Seurities aY per c. or b per cent. 1'S MONEY.—The Provincial Union Bank coutinael to Lend large sums daily from ±:io to £ 500 011 Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved se. curity, at a few hours' notice, to al! class in any part of England and Wales, repayable by easy in- stalments. With and ithout securities No good application is ever refused. All Communications Strictly Private. This business having been cstab- joshed a great many years, aud coik acted in an honourable and straightforward manner, has grow a to be one of the best known and largest in the king- dom, tho uniform courtesy and prompt attention of our officials having gained the confiderce and recom- mendations of our niunerous customer.. If desired one ot our officials wiU attend at applicants resi: dcnce with cash, and carry cut the advance With- out Delay. CaU or write to the Manager, Western Branch, Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 1, Queen-square. Bristol; or to the Local Agents. Messrs. ARM. STRONG & IRANCIS. 19. Duke-street. Cardiff. THE CHARING CROSS BANK ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH 73 ST. MAEY STREET. Head Offices 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London W C. J A 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, &Q. Branches" Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Assets,^1,607,949; Liabilities, £ 1,236.871; Surpluaj £ 371,07t LOANS of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a few hours* notice in town or country, on personal security, jew^ lery, precious stones, stocks, shares and fur- 1IItu.e. without removal. Stocks and Shares Bought and SaId. 2j per cent, allowed on Current Account Balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received as undert Subject to 3 m'nths' netice of withdrawal, 5 p.c. per ami. Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 pus. per arm. Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p c. per ann. Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly. Owing to the nature of onr investments, we aro able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost any class of stock or shareholding insuring tha safety of capital. W. have been established foe •ia years and onr position in the banking world to- aay testifies to success of our business methods. and to the satisfaction of our customers. Write or call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint Mstecm^ THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REGISTERED BY ACT OF FttllMHIT). GRANT Loans from £5 upwards to respectalà householders, farmers. tradesmen, etc., at a low rate of interest. Forms free. All application* treated in strict confidence. Country Bpplic&ti*ns receive prompt attention. MANAGER, 94, PONTMORLAIS 1 £5 UPWARDS ADVANCED tc respectable householders and others on note of hand alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably arranged. Country applications receive prompt atten- tion. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated with stric:ti!8t confidence. Apply personally or by letter to the MANAGER, THe STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (neat Town HilIl" Merthyr Tydfi!. Attendance—13 nocn to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8p.m. daiJy. The Merthyr and Dowlais Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. The First! The Largest! The Best:! MILBOUEjNE CHAMBERS, &LERTHYR. LOANS are made without delay to Trades- people &nd other Persons in Regular Employment upom t simple Promissory Note, with the follow- ing easy Terms of Repayment:— t. d. For a dElO Share the Repayments are l 2 weekly. £20 2 2 £ 30 „ „ 3 2 42 „ ,,£50 „ 52.. The following show the growth of the &» during year.. 1904, 1907. £ s. «. £ s. d Cash received 6114 0 U 7129 II a Total Loans i 2942 0 0 3447 5 0 Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 < Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 S Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 < Total Assets 12711 14 6 1'4457 9 3 Number ef Members 1020 1111 Applications for Loans received at any time by the Secretary— CHARLES L. STEWART, Milbourne Chambers (nnder the ClookL MEKTHYR TYDFIL. For PRIVATE CASH ADVANCES Apply to— AliBERT E. GASH, At his private house, 30, St. George's Terrace, Swansea, Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectable persons loans from £10 to any amount, upon then. own Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bill of Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying to Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades under his own name, and not under an assumed name,. neither does he trade as a "Company.I' orvBO called "Bank." PLEAE Notb ADDRESS— 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR. HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKER AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Steam- ship Lines. Passages booked to all parts of the world. OFFICE: POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. THE MERTHYR MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and others, upon promissory note with easy terms of repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Registered Office: PesT OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Branch Office: Havard'S RESTAURANT, ABE< FAN CRESCENT, ABERFAN. Secretary-J AMES LEVER. BRITISH COLONIES. Fal all particulars regarding fares, work, wages, and any information, apply at Post Office Cham' beifc, Mertbyr. Passages booked to Canada, United States, Aus- tralia, New Zealand, South America, Africa and all parts of the world. Holiday Tours to Spain, Portugal, Egypt, a speciality. Write or call—JAMES LEVER, Licensed Shipping Agent, Post Office Chambers, Morthvr Tydfil. LOANS OX PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WANTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, S'S'Lt MONEY "•gsr* to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay* orients. 1/2 per week repays loan of £10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No Intkf.I.oI asC 1\0 FINKS TO PAY." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last annual balanc* sheet to District Agent, E. HARRY REES, Tredegar. 20 I slwyn Terrace and Tempera.nce Hall. Mondays 7 0 9 p.m THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. T,fsarici can he obtained by Tradesmen andothfc peKSOns in i[.>eg-u]ar Employment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely :— s. d. For a £10 Share the Repayments are l 2 weekly. £ 20 „ „ „ 2 2 „ £ 30 3 2 „ „ £ 40 „ 4 2., „ £ 50 „ 5 2 Applications for Loans received at any time by the Secretary THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Branch Office: 25) Bbstucak Tbrracs, EBBW VALH