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_c. i Winners (MPenod) Crosfields' Two Great Soaps full weíOht full weiht 1,Ib.Tablet I.lb. Tablet £ 10.000 Competition. Thsre being no accurate foreea.it the £ s. 4> —0. F. Brett, 8, Hjiidman Grove, Ruby £ s. d. Mrs. E. Noden, S7, Well Street, Winsford, £ fl. First Priie of £ 1,000 is divided Street, Old Kent Road, S.E. 5 0 0 Cheshire J ° between the two nearest competitors: -A. E. Bell, .58, Radcliffe Iload, Bolton 5 0 0 Arthur Win. Oxford 1, Leah Read, Leeds 6 0 0 „ s n.%tiins a U Saints Green.Norwich 5 0 0 Mrs. G. Piumps. 9, The Poplars, Staveley. — M. Puller, Pulford Rectory, Chester 500 0 0 Mrs Croekfo'rd 52 BlenheimGdns .Reading 5 0 0 nr. Ohesterfield 6 0 0 St" 803 BOO 0 0 W: ™; 1* St MaTgarefs Place Lancelot (J. Parker, 157, St. Vincent St, ReaaSsh, Stockport &wi u 0 Bradford 5 0 0 Ladywocrt, Birmingham 6 0 0 The following 17 competitors divide — F. Oawood, 2, St. Thomas' Street^ John Passraore, Ivy Stores, Aberavon 6 0 0 F,965 0s. 8d. equally between them J Swiimovv, Stanningiey, Leeds 5 0 0 Tom Partington, 18, Brook Bank, Har- Hilda Bridgwater, 71, Ormesby Boafi, — H. Dutfield, 142, Leytonstone Road, wood, nr. Bolton 5 0 0 Midd.lesboro' £ 6 15 4 Stratford, London, E 5 0 0 — J Potts, .M>, Linden Avenue, Stockport AJf. Percival Browne, 26, Brookifeld St., J. Davison, 1, Doris Road, Norwich fI 0 0 Bond, Altruuham 5 0 0 Park Road, Oldham 56 15 4 E. Donnelly, 21. Bright Street, Aston 5 0 0 Mrs. Edward Pierce, Die View Cottage, Mrs. A. Cail, 39. Chester Street, Cargo T. Dyke- 74 Gorton Road, Reddish, Norti,ol) 5 0 0 Fleet, nr. Middlesboro' 56 15 4 Stockport 5 0 0 — A. Rcberte, 14, Pool Lane, Carnarvon 5 0 0 Mrs. W.K. Duncan, 35, Coltman St., Hull 56 15 4 F. L. Daiiiel, Ilivii St.. Tunstall, Staffs. 5 0 0 Amy Rowson, o7, Ohurch Road, Higher Mr. James Davison, 32, June Road, — M. Eastwood, 310, London lid., Hazel Tramnere. Birkenhead 5 0 0 Tuebrook. Liverpool 56 1..5 4 Grove, Stockport b 0 0 Mrs. Stegog, 11, iemple Street, Basford, Mrs. Annie Eld, 139, Hyde Rd., Gorton, A. Evati.,i, "Giciimore," Grappenhall, Stoke-on-Trent 5 0 0 Manchester 56 15 4 fir. Warrington S 0 0 Mrs. Stanley. 6. Harcourt Bd., Altrincham 5 0 0 Mrs. Freeman, 284, Mill Rd., Cambridge 56 15 4 M. Ftiller, Ilulfor(I Rectory. Chester 5 8 0 Mrs. M. H. Simpson, 2, St. Thomas Place, — Gould, 98, High St., Tunstall, Stiffs. 56 15 4 — A. E. Freeth, 2, Edward Street, West Stockport 6 0 0 — A. P. Gadd, Inglewood, Bloxridge Bromwich 5 0 0 Lionel St ringer, 1, Thurston Road, Anfield, Btreets Langley, Birmingham 56 15 4 —A. Fleming, 68, Ronndhay Road,Leeds 5 0 0 Liverpool ■" ••• ••• 6 0 0 — A. Hening, 54, Oxton Road, Poulton, — M. Gould, 98, High St., Tunstall, Staffs 5 0 0 Mrs. Sheffield, Red Hill, Fillongley, nr. B Seacombe. Cheshire 56 15 4 — A. It. Gadd. Inglewood House, Blox- Coveiitry 5 0 0 B —A.Jarnell,G,VilliersSt..Stock,n-on-Tee3 56 15 4 ridge St., Langley. nr. Birmingham. 6 • 0 — W. H. St. laul, 46 Mount Pleasant, i | Mrs. A Low, 20, Wards Road, Seven Miss M. Grayson, 147, Mottram Road, St. Houley Hill Ashton-under-Lyne. 6 0 0 | King, Tlford 56 15 4 Stalybrid'ge 5 0 0 Mrs. StnnpM.ow, Park House, Eccleston I Mr. Wm. Riley, 42. Forest Range, Mrs. Guite, 146, Lanjfsett P^ad. Sheffield 5 0 0 rark, Prescot — „ 5 0 0 B Levenshulme, Manchester i6 15 4 Mrs. J. Hng-ett, 8, G-een Lane, Parley Mrs. Steward*™, 57, Bridge Street West, W. Southward, 14, New Street, Dale, nr. Matlock, Derbyshire 5 0 0 Birmingham 6 0 0 Lower Hoptou, Mirfield 56 15 4 Mrs. A. Heaton, 3, York Street, Wigan 5 0 0 Mrs. Townley, 17. Burgoyne Road, South — AO. Wright. 228, Walsall Road, Amy Heath. 270, Oxford Rd^ Manchester 0 0 0 Norwood, sumy 5 0 0 Darlaston. Staffs 56 15 4 — H J. Judd, 6, Half Moon Crescent, — J. Wal'vinu Belle Vue, pxford Street, — J. S. Wilson, Teesdale Street, Barnsbury Road, London. N. 5 0 0 1 5P^l 6 0 0 Thornaby-on-Tees 56 15 4 Mrs. Gertrude Jackson, Wembdon," — A. C. Walsall Road, Dar- Mr. Leonard J. Wyatt, 13, St. John's Oheadle, Stoke-on-Trent 5 0 0 laston. talf. 500 Church Road, Hackney, N.B. 56 15 4 Miss A. W. Jone,. r.. Snowden Street, Port — A. 0. 228, Walsall Road, Dar- *fa<W Xnrfli Wales 5 0 0 la?ton. Starts & 0 0 The following 72 competitors divide £ 36" :81 ImiPrwie'k Koa'd, A. C, Wri^.r, 228, Walsall Road, Dar- equaUy between them: Jlornoy, London. N. 5 0 0 laston. SUftj I) 0 0 — I. Astou, Wood Green, Wedneshury. 5 0 0 Mr. Dcakin Lambert, 33, Rowley Street, Mrs. Elizabeth Va*ker, 94, Padgate Lane, —F.Austin,72,College Rd. Saltley,B'ham 5 0 0 Trafalgar Street, Burnley 5 0 0 Warrington 5 0 0 Miss Bradbrooke, "Southridge," Box- — M. E. Long, 15, Vernon Rd., Sonthport 5 0 0 J. IVood, uaiclea, Buttershaw, Brad- moor. Hemel Hempstead, Herts. 5 0 0 Nellie Latbbtiry, Church Rd, Stockingford 5 0 0 ford ••• 5 9? — W. A. Banning, Bridge Mount, Mrs. Mitchell, Green Lane, Timperley, —E. Paynton, 400 Si 402, High St,Leyton o 0 0 N Grappenhall, nr. Warrington 5 0 0 Olieshirc •' 0 £ 2,325 0 8 H S. Bates, 13, Chapel Street, 5 0 0 T. L. hfawdsicy, 37, Viaduct Street, List of winners' names and addresses 9 Levenshulme, Manchester .5 0 0: Barlestown, Ijtncs 5 0 0 of the following will be supplied to I Mra. Jane Bottomiey, 25, Pully Street, Miss M. Meredith, Kings Nordley, Bridg- anyone sending stamped addressee I Higher Broughton, Manchester 5 0 0 north, Salop 5 0 0 envelope to Joseph Crosfield M R Mrs. Battersby, 31, Moscow Road, Mrs. G. Mawce, Manchester House, Mid- Sons, Ltd., Warnneton | Bdgeley Park, Stockport 5 0 0 dlewich 6 0 0 266 competitors receive £1 5 8 each 341 7 4 a -k. Brown, 12, Far Boyds Street, Leeds 5 0 0 O. I. Maynard, The Porches. Rainhill 813 competitors receive E I each 813 0 0 E B. J. Bartlett. 139. Bath St., Glasgow 5 0 0 Road, Rainhill 5 0 0 2.239 competitors receive 13s. 7d. each 1,520 13 1 Mrs. M. A. Bennett, 7, Bridgewater Rd., Amy Nightingale, 71, Balfour Street, ) 1 Walkden, nr. Manchester 5 0 0 Holdemess Road, Hull 5 0 0 I asasai WE CERTIFY THE ABOVE AWARDS TO BE CORRECT. FranUin Wild ic Co., BroAd Street Avenue, London^ E.CS. t s pu)i instructions with crinted forms, and any fn- J IvCNfnri ii ill 11 is formation required, will be forwarded to anyone The Second V^l j|-»v .'liliVjH* sending by post to Joseph Orosfield &Sons, Ltd, „ #' 7 Warrington, one complete Perfection" (blue) Period Ol tn.e 1i LM or" Pinkobolfo" (red) Soap Wrapper, along with Jl JL VIUO their name and full address. ,MOM* "mmimmpl

Double Wedding at Merthyr Vale. A unique event took place on Thursday last It the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Merthyr Vale, two weddings being solemnised at Ule lame time. The contracting parties wore 5Jr. Herbert Bertram Dobbs, second son of the (ate Mr. George Dobbs, Cardiff, engineer to the Rhjmney Railway Company, and Miss Ann ilames Myfanwy Rees, eldest daughter of the ■.to Mr. Evan Rees, Hong Kong Stores, and Thistlecroft, Aberfan; also Mr. Gomer Llew- ellyn Rees, youngest son of the lat6 Mr. Evan Rees, of Hong Kong Stores and Thistlecroft, Aberfan, to Miss Gertrude Annie Llewellyn, third daughter of Mr. Llewellyn, Brooklands, Troedyrhiw, under manager at the Castle Pi;s. It is interesting to note that one of the bride- groom's (Mr. G. L. Rees) also on the same day reached his majority Great interest was taken in the event, all the famiiics being well known and highly respected in the neighbourhood. A large number of friends assembled outside' the brides' homes early, endeavouring to ob- tain a view of the brides and their maids. The wedding parties were conveyed to the chapel by seven cabs, decorated for the occasion. Mr. Sam Dix, with Mr. Wilson, did the posting. The chapel was prettily decorated, the approach being carpeted, and a bower of flowers forming an arch over the gateway. Inside, a suitable motto was prominent in front of the pulpit ("Welcome to the brides") Miss Hannah Ed. wards, Merthyr. played the "Wedding March" on the organ as the parties entered and left the chapel. A very large congregation assem- bled to witness the ceremony. The brides wer,e handsomely attired. Miss Rees wore a dress of white silk and lace, also a bridal veil of silk, with a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Rees, Bister of bride; wore a white princess gown, worked with silk flowers, a white picture hat (rimmed with a wreath of pink roses. The Misses Dolly and Elsie Andrews (cousins of the bride) wore silk embroidered dresses, with wreaths of roses in hair, and carried baskets of beautiful flowers. The bride carried a bou- quet of lilies, roses, and tulips. Miss Llewellyn wore a white silk Empire gown, trimmed with Maltese lace and insertion, ornamented with tabs of pink silk roses, also a bridal veil and a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Evelyn Llew- ellyn (sister of bride) wore a white Empire silk gown, with white picture hat trimmed with tea roses. Miss Gwen Llewellyn wore a white hand-made embroidered dress, and wore a wreath of roses in her hair. The Rev. W Andrews (pastor) conducted the marriage ceramony of the first pair, viz., Mr. H. B. Dobbs to Miss A. J. M. Rees. The bride was given away by her grandfather, Mr. W. Andrews, of Cefn Mawr, Newtown, Mon., who, by the way, is 84 years of age, and is en- joying good health. The bridegroom was at- tended by Mr. Archie Parry, Quakers' Yard. The Rev J. M. Davies, Aberfan, assisted by the Rev. Redmond, Llanbradacb, conducted the marriage service of Mr. G. L. Rees and Miss G. A. Llewellyn. The bride in this case was given away by her father, while the bride- groom was attended by Mr. T. Edmund Rees, architect, Gernant, The Walk, Merthyr. After the service, the party were entertained to the wedding breakfast at the Central Hotel, Merthyr, about 50 guests being present. The tables were most artistically laid out, and the decorations were much admired, and the Host. (Mr. Marshall) is to be congratulated upon the arrangements. The Rev. W. Andrews offered prayer, and the party afterwards did ample justice to the good thmgs provided. The toast list which was gone through included "The health of Brides and Bridegrooms," "The families," "The clergy," "The guests," etc. The party were photographed in the breakfast room by Mr. Owen, the Arcade, Merthyr. After the breakfast the wedding party proceeded to Thistlecroft, Aberfan, where a home reception was held. Mr. Gomer Llewellyn Rees, with his wife, left for Sketrv to spend the honey- moon amid the best wishes of all. The travel- ling costume of the bride was biscuit cloth. Both parties received a large number of pres- ents. The following is a list of presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Rees:—Bridegroom to bride, srold bajigle; bride to bridegroom, gold ring; Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn (parents of bride), cheque and silver kettle with stand; Misses Evelyn and Elsie Llewellyn (sisters of bride), silver butter dish; Mrs. Rees (bridegroom's mother), cheque and silver tea and coffee ser- vice, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Dobbs (sister and brother-in-law), silver cruet and sugar scuttle; Mr and MJrs. Dan Llewellyn, Pentrebach, marble clock; Misses Nancy and Vera Llew- ellyn Pentrebach, silver button hook; Mr. and Mrs. T. Richards, Troedyrhiw. silver tea pot; Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Troedyrhiw, flower stand Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Penrhiwceiber, fancy cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Davies. Troedy- rhiw, pickle jar; Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, (Troedyrhiw, tea cosy; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Troedyrhiw, golden silk toa cosy Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Llanbradach, silver sugar scuttle: Coun. and Mrs. Charles, Llanbra- dach, silver jam dish Dr. Lloyd. Llanbradn-ch, silver hand mirror Mr. and Mrs. Lanps (den- tist), Bargoed, half-dozen silver spoons and tongs; Mr. T Edmund Rees, Merthyr, flower tta-nd Nurse Charles, Abertillerv, bed spread Miss Bessie Parry, Aberfan, silver cigaretre holder: Mr. Archie Parry, Quakers' Yard, fruit dish on silver stand; Miss A. Cooks: Troedyrhiw. table centre: Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrews, Llanfair-road, Newtown, silver jam spoon and butter knife; Mr. and Mr,. J An- drews, Bovs' Colen, Newtown, silver-mounted sugar bowl; Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrews, Post- office, Newtown, pair of blankets; Miss L. J^idrew1,, Cefn Mawr, Newtown, bronze tea ir*.v and bread fork Mr. I'-i Andrews. Holv- *?*d, Newtown, silver sugar sifter; Mr. arid I.^ W. E. Andrews, Aberfan. table linen; v.1"- Fred Carter, Llanbradach, silver egg stand; Ernest Jones, Aberfan, serviettes; Mr. nir\ ^rs- Sergeant Smith, Mountain Ash, silver j.Unted jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Rowlands, &°V cheque.. CouP'es have the best wishes of a large „ of friends. been ^°.TH*R8.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothin* Syrnp has their rikM over yean? bv millions of mothers for It, «'iii £ ren while teething, with perfect, success. pleasinw i"eve 'he ponr sufferer immediately. It is relieve 7; 0 >*■ Produces natural quiet sleep, by nwak-e« child from pain, and the little cherub Is lid ,bris'|t as a button, Of all chemists, :<1' Per

REVIEWS. We have received from "Black and White" a complete copy of their Royal Academy and New Gallery pictures for 1909. This is a most artistic production, and is well worth the price charged for it—one shilling. There are con- siderably over a hundred reproductions of pic- tures in various tints, and interesting notes on some of the exhibits. "Test-Match Cricket," which will be publish- ed on Friday, May 14th, presents a concise his- tory of Anglo-Australian cricket. Australia's achievements in England and England's deeds in Australia are set forth in tabies which show at a glance the progress of the great contests. In addition there is a chart of all the matches, which is something new in cricket literature. The matches are numbered and the figures ar-* rariged in such a way that the chart is sure to be regarded and preserved as an authoritative record. "Test-match Cricket" has been pre- pared by the Editor of '"Leng's Cricket Book," which is at once a guarantee of care and ac- curacy. The book is published at the price of One Penny. The book of words for the National Pageant of Wales, which is to be held at Cardiff from July 26th to August 7th, has just been pub- lished. It has been compiled by George Proc- tor Hawtrev, Master of the Pageant, and Owen Vaughan (Owen Rhoscomyl), historian. It gives a list of the officers and members of the exe- cutive committee, and there are characteristic introductions by the Master and Historian. They point out that this is a national, not a local pageant; not a pageant of Cardiff, but a pageant of Wales. It deals with a history which is very little known, although the ma- terials for it exist in masses.' Then there is a full programme with the names of the Welsh airs which the chorus will sing. These will all be sung in English, except the Welsh National Anthem. At the end there are notes on the leading Welsh characters who will be portrayed in the pageant. The price of the book, which has been published by the "Western Mail" Company, is sixpence. "The Proverbs of Wales."—By T. R. Rob- erts. (Francis Griffiths, 34, Maiden Lane, Strand. London, W.C. 1/6.) Mr. Roberts (Asaph). who is also the author of "A Dictionary of Eminent Welshmen" and other works, is to be complimented on his lat- est production. Not only has he succeeded in bringing together a splendid collection of Welsh, proverbs, but the English translations are given as well. The volume runs to over ninety pages: and as there are about a dozen proverbs on each page it will be seen that the total exceeds a thousand. Many of them, of course, are well known, but others are rare; they are jewels, nevertheless. In a short but interesting intro- duction, the author refers to previous collec- tions of proverbs. He also points out promin- ent features of Welsh proverb?. In regard to their brevity, he shows that they will compare favourably with those of other nations. He also emphasises the fact that the proverbs are healthv in tone, and in clear and forcible language condemn that which is evil and com- mend that which is good. The book should command a ready sale among those who would become famiiiar with the wk-o sayings of the Cymry of old; while those who possess little knowledge of Welsh will find the collection very useful. "Printers Pic," 1909. Edited by W. H. Spot.tiswoode and Arthur Croxton. Price, one shilling.. The fact that the Prince of Wales is person- ally showing his interest in printing agd its al- lied arts this year by graciously accepting the Presidency of the Printers' Pension Corpora- tion Festival, makes the issue of "Printers' Pio, 1909," of exceptional value and importance. This over-welcome annual, which is edited by Mr. W. Hugh Spottiswoode, assisted by Mr. Arthur Croxton, has already been of remark- able service to the cause of charity, and it seems possible that the Prince of Wales's sub- scription list will this year mark a record. Other charities which benefit are the Booksellers' Pro- vident Institution, the Newsvendors' Benevo- lent and Provident Institution, the Newspaper Press Fund, and the Artists' General Benevo- lent Institution. Among the authors whose con- tributions appear are:—The Duke of Argyll, K.T., G. B. Burgin, Gerald CampbeVJ, Egerton Castle, Lieut.-Col- Newnham-Davis, Austin Dobson, Athold Forbes, H. Hamilton Fyfe, Tom Gallon, Captain Harry Graham, Keble Howard, W. S. Maugham. Baroness Orczy, Barry Pain, Mostyn T. Piggot, Wil- liam Le Quoux, Frank Richardson, W. Pet-t Ridge, Adrian Ross, Owen Seat- man, George R- Sims, J. Ashby Sterry, Katharine Tynan whilst the list of ar- tists includes the names ot Cecil Aldin, G. D. Armour, H. M. Bateman, Lewis Baumer, George Belcher, H. M. Brock, Tom Browne, Rene Bull, Dudley Buxton, Charles Crombie, T. C. Dugdale, Charles Follmrd, Dudley Hardy. C. Harrison, W. K. Haselden, John Hassall, L. Raven Hill: Charles Ince, Gunning King, Ar- thur Lee, Savile Lumley, Thomas Maybank, George Morrow. Norman Morrow, Will Owen, Charles Pears, F. Pegram, W. Heath Robinson, Harry Rountree, tony Sarg, N. Schlegel, E. H. Shepard, E. L. Sta-mpa, G. E. Studdy, Charles Svkes Lance Thackeray, Thorpe, F. "H., Town- send, Lawson Wood. Starr Wood. Last year's edition of "Printers' Pie" was sold out by the publisher three days after publication,, so that orders for copies should be given at once to the bookstalls or newsvendors. "l\'Îr. Opp." By Alice Hegarj Rice (Hodder and StourrinWarwick Square, London, E.C. Sixshii^]., Like "Mrs. Wiggs. Cabbage Patch, by the same writer, "Mr. C-)Pp." should become very popular It i3 a ^nei^r drawn study of life, and cannot fail to both interest and amuse. On t.he very first page, the reader learns that Mr. Opp has a talent for mi^P? things. "I never seen him," says Jirnwy Fall3ws' another cleverly drawn character, "that ho '*• j\16t missed get-tin' a thousand dollar job- or ln" veniin' a patent, or hurt- wnen pa took out a' accident policy. If he did train, like enousrh it was goin the wrong vraft This proves to be a correct deserintion' of ?.Iri Opp, who is a man of ni'fv bur idf>.is, but <i\ ;■ hi-s efforts are attended failr.r- Aft,S roaming about the States as traveller first ir» j ptw Line and they, another, and. a foit -J_ night's engagement as reporter he settles down in his native village, and starts "The Opp Eagle." Not content- with that, ho takes a Eagle." Not content- with that, ho takes a prominent part in the formation of a company, with the obejct of sinking oil wells. He calls into existence a town band, and becomes lead- ing cornet player. Then be is also instrumental in getting formed several committcs for the carrying out of public improvements. Last of all, he fails an love with a Mis- Gusty, one of the most popular girls in the village. But. alas, all his schemes come to naught. He has to dispose of the paper to his rival for Miss Gusty's hand, HiiLard Winton, who eventually marries her. Dis appointment meets Mr. Opp at every turn, but he rarely gives way to despondency. Having sold the "Opp Eagle," he resigns his many other important positions, and lie ir, honoured with a banquet in recognition of his pubhc ser- viocs. In the middle of his speech, in reply to the addresses eulogising him, ho is interrupted by a negro nurse who informs him that his half crazy sister has broken her doll's head, and as nothing would pacify her, they were compelled to fetch Air. Opp from the banquet. He leaves the room and returns home whistling, and so the book closes. Notwithstanding his many weaknesses, Mr. Oppis an attractive character, and dout>i.]»;s truo to life. All the other char- acters are finely portrayed. It is a delightful story; in fact, one of the best we have read for a long time.

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CYFARTHFA CASTLE. DRAFT CONVEYANCE APPROVED. PROPOSED WEEK-DAY AND SUNDAY CONCERTS. A meeting of the Parks and Cemeteries Com- mittee of the Merthyr Corporation was held on Wednesday afternoon, Coun. D. Jones presid ing. A sub-committee reported that at present the Brecon-road Hospital grounds were not suitable for a recreation ground for children. They re- commended that steps be takent9 acquire the freehold of the site.—This was agreed to.— Coun. Pedler asked the reason why the ground was not suitable for recreation grounds.—Mr. Biddle (the deputy town clerk) said the walls were in a dilapidated condition. The hospital was now used as a soup kitchen, and the sub- committee thought if children got into .the grounds, furtfiar damage would bo done. Len- der the lease, the Council had to keep the building in repair, and if they acquired the freehold, the hospital coidd be pulled down, and the grounds laid out. A sub-committee recommended that £2 worth of flower se^.d-s be purchased for Thomastown Recreation Ground, and it was stated that ten- ders had been asked for.—Coun. Dan Thomas asked if it was truo that the order had been given to a firm outside the Borough. — The Deputy Town Clerk said that tenders were ask- ed for from local as Well as outside florists.— The report was adopted. A letter was read from the Grapho-Jackson Concert Party, Barnsley. asking whether the Committee would allow them to have a plot of land at Cyrarthfa Park, near the pond, during the summer months, to give al fresco con- certs. Several inland towns had fiven permis- sion for similar concerts. They would pay the Corporation either 10 per cent. of the total takings, or £60 for the season, and they would charge one penny each or twopence for chairs. —The letter was referred to tho Parks Sub- committee. Deputy Town Clerk said tho Band Com- mittee had asked him to mention the matter of allowing the Cyfarthfa Municipal Band to give concerts at the Cyfarthfa and other parks on Sunday nights during the summer, after the churches had closed. — Coun. Dan Thomas moved that permission b9 given. At night, he said, the streets were considerable overcrowd- ed, some disgraceful scenes were witnessed, and people would be able to clear out of the town and enjoy the fresh air and the music.—Aid. Enoch Morrell seconded the resolution, which was carried.—Coun. J. Davies (Cyfarthfa) said he was not in favour of concerts on Sunday nights.—Coun. Thomas Williams: It is better than a prize fight. The Deputy Town Clerk reported that the draft conveyance for the purchase of Cyfarthfa Castle had been approved by Mr. Crawshay's solicitors, and the whole matter would be com- plot-ed by the end of next week. Tenders were- received for painting work at Cefn. Aberfan, and Treharris Cemeteries as follow:—Mr. E. J. Staples, Cardiff, total, £49 (£15 for Cefn); Mr. Shattock, Aberfan, J68 10s. for Aberfan and JE5 for Treharris; Mr. Francis, Danyparc,' Merthyr-Cefn £24 7s. bd., Aberfan £9 1(K, Treharris jB6 12s., total £4Q, 9s. 6d.; W. H. Williams, Brecon-road—Cefn £21. Aber- fan £14 10s., Treharris £16, total £51; Messrs. Canton, Green, and Prosser, Dowlais, total £66. —It was agreed to give the work at Aberfan and Treharris to Mr. Shattock.—The Commit- tee divided as to Cefn Cemetery, and the ten- der of Mr. Williams was accepted. The Chairman said ho had been informed that the houses of the back of the Merthyr Vale Library had been abandoned, and he thought the Town Clerk should negotiate with the owners and try and get the land as a recre- ation ground .—On the motion ci Coun. D. J. Lewis, seconded by Coun. R. P. Rees, this was agreed to.

More than Skin Deep. His Skin Disease originated in Impure Blood. r A reason for the many cures by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The record of Mr. G. R. King, of 29, Wellington Road, Holloway, London, N., proves that to rely upon outward applications for the cure of a serious skin disorder means merely trifling with a disease that can only be cured by treating the impure blood.

"A terrible skin disease tortured me day and night; one doctor told me my blood was in a frightful state" were the words of Mr. King to a London jour. nalist recently. He continued :— I had felt very ill for a long time, being subject to sudden faints. One day I fell in the street and injured my face. It was a sure proof that my blood was in a bad state when the wound refused to heal, and before long I developed that terrible skin disease, Psoriasis. I applied ointments and bathed the afflicted partsegularly, but the trouble spread like fire, and the sensation was like a continual smarting scorch. The eruption appeared as tiny pimples that developed white caps of irritating scales; these broke out into ugly sores, three inches wide. A doctor did his best to cure me, but the terrible rash spread quickly and covered my legs, loins and back. My shoulders and arms were a mass of sores. The terrible itching was unbearable and I felt as though I must tear my flesh away. At length the eruption appeared all over my hands, and at this stage my sufferings almost drove me mad. Warmth aggravated my tortures, and I could not sleep because of the agony of the bedclothes rubbing my raw flesh. The horror of that time is indescribable. I was under the treatment of a specialist for five months, weak, pale and thin all the time, and unable to take a meal with any zest. However, I happened to read of cases of skin disorders being cured by Dr. Williams' Pipk Pills for Palo People; so I sent for a supply of these pills at once. I was, at this time, a shadow of my former self; frail and pale as death. Nevertheless, two boxes of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills made a great difference, and, my disorder did not annoy me so intensely. I was, of course, far from being well, but I decided to persevere with the pills. After a few weeks' steady treatment I was able to sleep restfully at nights. A few more boxes of the pills gave me a splendid appetite, and gradually the itching left my skin. Then the sores died away, leaving a clear, new skin underneath. I was soon quite well.

"I have enjoyed grand I health since my cure by I Dr. Williams9 Fink Pills, and my skin is quite clear and free from disease." Victims of Impure, Weak Blood, which betrays ikself in various maladies of the Skin, Nerves, and Muscles, should remember that as the trouble is seated in the blood, the cure can j only be effected by renewing the blood. Because ] they make New Red Blood Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured Disorders of the Skin, Anemia, ] Indigestion, St. Vitus' Dance, Rheumatism, After-Effects of Influenza, Lumbago, Sciatica, j Pains in the Back, Neuralgia, Nervous Disorders f and Paralysis; also the special ailments of I women. Obtainable of dealers, or direct from < Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holbom < Viaduct, London, post free, 2s. 9d. for one box. or 13s. 9d. for six boxes. Substitutes do not you must insist at shops on liavirg j WiiUams' Pink Pills, u

DOWLAIS. AN INTERESTING DISPLAY.—HOW "K" Boots are made. and what they are made of. We are exhibit- ing in our windows a choice selection of fine skins of black and brown leather as used in the manu- facture of "K" Boots and Shoes, Note Address, W. R. WILLIAMS, 51A, Iligh-strect, Merthyr. J. JEREMIAH, number, Gas Fitter, and House Decorator, 5, North-street, Dowlais. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. Also open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. Note the address, 5, North-street, Dowlais. GKKAT SHOW OF CLOTHING for Winter Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES. 115. High-street, Dowlais. Youths', and Men's Suits in great variety. An inspection invited. Hats, Caps, etc., in the newest shapes. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORS. — Several Dowlais tradesmen got well "amongst the money" in the open class horse exhibits at the Bargoed I and District May Show, on Monday. Thos. E. Jerman, butcher, wen "a second and •• a third prize: Mr. Thomas Thomas, grocer, took two thirds; and Mr. James Bryant. green- grocer, and Mr. E. E. Gritiiths, butcher, were awarded a second and a third prize respectively. ANNUAL MEETINGS.—The special services of Moriah Welsh Baptist Church were opened on Saturday evening, and were largely attended and most successful. The officiating ministers were the Rev. T. Idwal Jones, Drefach, Car- marthenshire, and the Rev. R.. Griffiths, Beth- abar.1. (Pern.), and they preached with great earnestness and power, their efforts being much I appreciated. At the afternoon service on Sun. day, Mr. Tom Phillips, the popular tenor, was I heard to advantage in a sacred solo, which he rendered admirably. LECTTRii; OK "TANYMARIAN."—A large audi- ence gathered at Penywern Welsh Congrega- tional Chapel, on Thursday evening, to hear a lecture by the esteemed pastor of Ebenezer, Cardiff—the Rev. II. M. Hughes—on the above subject. The alternate humour and pathos which characterised the rev. lecturer's discrip- tions kept the audience intensely interested throughout. The proceedings were varied by songs illustrative of the genius of the subject of the lecture, viz.: "Hen Gadair Freichiau Ardderchog fy Mam" and "Peidiwch gofyn i mi ganu," by Mr. Tom James, Lower-row, Penywern, and Mr. T. P. Jones, Gwladys- street, Caeracca. A vote of hearty thaks, pro- posed by Mr. Thos. Thomas, and seconded by Mr. Hy. Williams, was accorded the lecturer, who, in acknowledging, expressed his keen ap- preciation of the way in which the proceedings had been conducted, and moved the thanks of the meeting to the chairman (the Rev. J. H. Hughe.1?, pastor of the church). The proceeds are to be devoted to the support of Mr. Row- land Pritchard, one of the young men of the church who is now preparing for the minis. try at Bala Bangor College. He bracketed with another at the head of the list at the examina- tiou for entrance, and about the same time passed tho Welsh matriculation examination. These achievements reflect great credit upon the young man's perseverance and application in view of tho disadvantages under which he laboured, having as the elder of a large family, to work as a collier up to within a short time of his entering college.

*>— Dowlais Constable's Smart Capture: The ke*n perspicacity of a member of the Dowlais Division of the Borough Police Force, was responsible for a clever capture this week. While on duty about 7 o'clock on Monday even- ing, P.C. Stubbs (61) observed a. man wheeling a practically new bicycle up High-street. Cer- tain appcarance3 prompted the constable to stop the man, who, when questioned as to the machine, 6aid it was second-hand, and he had bought it for £5. His replies to other inquiries wore very .unsatisfactory, so the man was asked to accompany P.C. Stubbs to tho Police Station. There also he failed to give a satisfactory ac- count of the manner in which he obtained pos- session of the bicycle, but gave his name and occupation as that of William Williams, sinker, and having no fixed abode. P.S. Jones (19) thereupon communicated with Chief Constable Wilson at Merthyr, who immediately instituted inquiries, and found that the theft, between 1 and 2 p.m. that day from outside a publ-c house at Neath, of a bicycle, corresponding in every particular to that in the possession of Williams, had been reported to Cardiff, Newport, Swan- sea, etc.. but not to the Marthyr police. The man Williams was then charged upon suspicion of having stolen the machine, and detained in custody. On Tuesday morning, Williams con- fessed to having committed the theft, and was met at Merthyr by Sergt. John Davies, Neath, whither he wa$ conveyed by the 9.50 o'clock train, and later in the day was remanded on I the charge of stealing the bicycle, which is the property of Joseph Campbell, Briton Ferry. The alertness displayed by P.C. Stubbs in the I circumstances is deserving of the highest com- mendation, and subsequent events proved that his promptitude in acting as he did was thor- oughly warranted. f

Unity Amongst Railwaymen. ¡ MR. WALTER HUDSON, M.P., AT t DOWLAIS. j Under the auspices of the Dowlais Branch t of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- t vants, an "open" meeting was held on Sunday afternoon at the Parish Hall, Garden-street, to hear an address by Mr. Walter Hudson, M.P., Newcastle-on-Tyne. There was a good attendc anoe, including several visitors from Merthyr, who were welcomed by Mr. R. H. Parker (chairman of the local branch) in his introduc- tory address. He further expressed the hope that the railway servants would speedily close up their ranks, so that the day might hasten when they could approach their employees and declare they would not work with non union- ists, as the South Wales miners were able to do through their Federation to-day. Mr. Walter Hudson, who was cordially re- ceived, took for his subject, "Complete Organiz- ation in One Union." He said the question was the most important one that railwaymen had to face at the present time; and until they were properly united under one banner, they oould not rightly estimate their full power and position. He feared that for many years, rail- way servants, both inside and outside of any organization, had been somewhat apathetic in their attitude, and self-composed; and the great changes introduced on the trunk lines must have come as a surprise to a large majority, who failed to realize the great revolutionary work that was going on. The railway compan- ies themselves were seeking Parliamentary powers whereby they might form themselves in- to large combines, ^bigger and larger than any- thing contemplated before in the United King- dom, or to obtain working agreements and un- dertakings which amounted to little less than creating huge monopolies. Combinations of this character would be detrimental not only to the trade of the country, but to the large body of workmen employed on tha railways; and he, with other-?, was fighting the-question in the House of Commons, in the interests of the men as a whole, and not simply for the few,, What were the railway workers themselves go- ing to do to meet the situation? One thing that forced itself upon him, especially when he got away from the North, where they were fairly well organized, was the fact that the men of the different grades, ranks, and departments should be united together in one society. As matters stood at present, with nvalry existing simply for the sake of rivalry, they could not pretend to offer a united front to the enemy, and the impediment should be broken down. It was absolutely essential, in order to accom- plish their purpose, that they should be com- bined in one organization, for, he contended, the existence of several unions amongst railway- men was detrimental to their best interests. Membership in the organization—the A.S.R.S. —was the railwaymen's only solution for indus- trial advancement. A resolution to that effect was submitted to the meeting, and carried.

Funeral of the Late Mr. Enoch I Williams, Dowlais. Many tributes of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Enoch Williams, builder and con- tractor, Wyndham-street, whose demise, under such distressing circumstances, was recorded last week, were paid on Saturday at the funeral ceremony. There was a large and representa- tive attendance, amongst others present being: Messrs. Gomer Thomas, ironmonger, Merthyr; Charles M. Davies, architect, Merthyr; Mr. Raymond, Merthyr; Mr. Perkins (of Messrs. Perkins and Seward, Cardiff); .Mr. Hybert (of Messrs. Robinson and David, Cardiff); Messrs. E. Jones, builder, New Tredegar; W. M. Williams, builder, Dowlais; David Jones,, E. P. Davies, builder, Dowlais; Z. Watkins, decorator, Penvdarren; and J ■ • Davsios, de- corator, Dowlais. The fellow-deacons of the deceased at Gwernllwyn Welsh Congregational Church, where he laboured devotedly for the cause, attended as follows, and escorted the remains to Pant Cemetery, viz.: Messrs. John Morgans, Gwarnjlwyn Fach House; Daniel Griffiths; John Morris; Phillip Williams; Myal Williams; Evan Jacob; D. R. Davies; Thomas James; D. Richards; and D. B. Tho- mas. The members of the family, relatives, and other mourners followed in coaches:—First coach: Mrs. Williams (widow of the deceased); Messrs. Samuel, and Matthew Henry Williams (sons): and Miss Maggie Elvira. wii. liams (daughter). Second coach: Misses May and Bessie Williams (daughters), and Mr. Samuel Williams (brother), and Mrs. Margaret Williams (sister). Third coach: 1\11": and Mrs. David Matthews, Pengam (brother-in-law and sister); Mr. Tom Argus, Pengam (nephew). i Third coach: Messrs. Henry Edwards and Da- vid John Edwards, Cwmaman (nephew): Mr. John Lewis (nephew); and Mrs. Lydia Lewis, k Cwmaman (niece). Fifth coach Rev. Llewelyn ] M. Williams, R.D., Rector of Dowlais (cousin); Rev. Edward Jones, Gwernllwyn Rev. J. H. c Hughes, Penywern, a.nd Mr. Philip Williams, k Elussel-street. The obsequies, which were most impressive, were conducted by the Rev. Ed- j ward Jones, Gwernllwyn, and the Rev. J. JJ. Hughes, Penywem. Several wreaths and other floral tokens were received from sorrowing :riends, and the bereaved widow and family lave been deeply moved by the very numerous sxpressions of sympathy which have reached hem in various ways in their sad trial. At he close of the church service at GwernHwvn >n Sunday evening, Mr. T. D. Morgan (oi-an- j t st) played the "Dead March in Saul" f nembers and congregation roso and remaineii tatudinj as the solemn strain? peeled Co/'1. M

J. S. DAVIES & CO.'S COLUMN. -> j GREAT Whitsnn Exhibition!! THIS WEEK I I AT Jo Be D AVI coo S91 118, 172, 173, 176, High Street, Dowlais. < J. tj Mantle- Department.-Ladies' and Maids' Costumes In never ending variety. Blouse Robes in Zephyrs, Cambrics, Muslins, and Embroidery. W All Garments Beautifully Cut and Tailored. Millinery Department-LADIES' MILLINERY. h: NEW SHAPES! NEW STYLES I NEW IDEAS I. The Choicest Products of the Leading Parisian and London Houses. Immense Variety of Flowers, Feathers, Tips, and Ornaments^ by far the largest choice in the neighbourhood. ti, Maids' Millinery. —We are giving special attention to this branch—usually the Milliner's chief difficulty. Custodiers may always rely upon finding a large assortment, both in Trimmed and Untrimmed Goodp, suitable.- for.-girls,of eight to sixteen. i' Infants1 Millinery & 'Costumes.^ S.i)anes^:Ca, are well-known experts in this class of Millinery^ 4 ■——a——1— _u_ I MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Iii J. s. DAVIES & Co. wish to point out the desirability el their Patrons placing their ORDERS EARLY -IN THE WEEK, as the sukequent pressure of, butiness mtkii lt difficult to cope with their requirements. < t "1'J Blouse and Skirt DepartMent.-Women are connois- seurs when it comes to Blouses and Skirts. If there is one' thing the gentle sex enjoy in common, it is a desireior Blouse- Smartness and Skirt-Beauty. We are now demonstrating how thoroughly prepared we are to satisfy every desire fop becoming garments. An unprecedented assemblage of Ne» £ Creations awaits early inspection. • -av ^5? -Dress DepartM eitto -This. Department is worthy of attention; a profusion of New Goods, New-Fabrics, and New* Patterns are on the counters. "V J Our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, At No. 118, has been entirely RE-JSTOCKEJU, "je' J. S. DAVIES &! Co., Tram Terminus Is opposite the Door. "All Trams bring Customers to DAVIESS. "sewing machines To aait every pocket. New Lockstitch Machines, 42a. Best V.S. Machines, with poli&hed cover, 658" with all the lateat improvements. You may pay double the price, but sannot get a better machine. REPAIRS ALL MAKES; don't be pereoaded that your old machine is worked out, bring it along to JAMES, who will make it work as new, having over 20 years"praotical experience at your, disposal. OILS, NEEDLES, and parts stocked for all' kinds of Sewing Machines. JAMES, 15, North Street,Dowlais. SEASON 1909. "TROTTING RAILWAY 2nd," A Dark Bay Cob, 14-hands 1-in., 5 years old, WILL SERVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF MARES at the ANTELOPE HOTEL DOWLAIS. Terms Moderate. TO LADIES Irregularities, Suppressions, Ac., removed by an entirely new and absolutely certain method without Medicine. No pills, mixtures, or nauseous drugs to take. No useless injections. The greatest discovery of Modern Medical Science. Guaranteed harmless. It is positive, safe, certain, and speedy. Does not interfere with household duties. Every case guaranteed. Do nob experiment with useless remedies. Send at once a stamped addressed envelope for full particulars and testimonials guaranteed., Genuine under a penalty of aooo. Ms. R. S. Brookes, Ardgowan Road, Hither Green, LONDON. (Established over 16 years.) |LA1IES^shoihdISWW J M b»*e obtained ttn l^dtnle rf 'any medicine tor K B Wocaca. Vetft. alaac vm&O this ncont posailile. H OB lMperboxfrcmaUCIttiKiju.orjiamfivx. J nn i i?11!

Rhymney Valley Miners' Agent. RESULT OF THE BALLOT. The streets of Bargoed presented an animated appearance on Thursday night week, when large groups of oolliere, as well as tradesmen, were to be seen discussing the probable results of the ballot for the successor of the late Mr. Evan TTiomas as miners' agont. The counting was done at the offices of the Federation, Han- bury-road, Bargoed. Soon after 10 o'clock p.m., the following figures were announced:— Walter Lewis, Bargoed 3.710 Thomas Eynon. New Tredegar. 2,728 Roes Parker, Tirphil 1,703 Phillip Evam, Skewen 175 J. Brown, Aberdare 269 David Smith, Brynmawr 139 H. Owen, Cilfvnydd 86 This ballot will not be final, as the three top ones mill have to go through the mill again, to set the necessary majority of votes. Mr. Tom Eynon, the aeoond on the list, is well known as m extreme Socialist.

At the conferment of degrees in connection with Liverpool University, a Suffragist, con- cealed under the platform, put a tmestion to ilr. Birrell. In spite of the h-:gli tariff against them, the Salter Typewriter Company, of West Brom- vich, has succeeded in obtaining an order for 61,200 typewriters for Germany. At the meeting of the London Missionary Society on Monday, it was stated that the total leficiency amounted to £ 40,000. The capital und had increased from £ 133,000 in 1891 to 3185,966 at the end of last year. =

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