The Merthyr Express

.¿-_ .a.-=-=- II ,or'. -=""J" 'r: *fr gag* m u imca.DE; 11 4 £ *1J&J^K3L 1& THROUGHOUT. 1 w, o Folding Perambulator. J N A Perfectly Built .1 Carriage. easy tn Run. f i7 Folds ino a sacc of I., 6 inclies. i and down Stairs j JOmW l^ESWHS, [ 89, PONTMORLAiS & PENYDARREN, | R. || 1 R. || 1.1 & J Imw. 'J l In!el.Ð.ø:rH;' 1 HL __n- Tobacconists Wanted J64i m TO JOIN THE MERTHYR, DOWLAIS and DISTRICT TOBACCONISTS' ASSOCiIA TION. Fall particulars of membership and price lists on application to— J. A. WHITING, Hon. Sec., 52, PONTMORLAIS, MERTHYR. CHARLES M. DAVIES, BUILDING SURVIVOR AND VALUER, (Licensed 20 Tears) MORGAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OFFICES :-112, HIGH STREET. FTANS. SPECIFICATIONS, AND QUANTITIES. APPRAISEMENT FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Snrveyor to the Merthyr New and Improved Build- ing Society, the Merthyr Working Men's Building Society and the Star-Bowkett Building Society. TDMMBAfi TDMMBAfi .t\ .,} 0 <I Hot and Cold Water Baths I SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS have been made for an experienced trained Nurse to be in attendamce on Tuesdays (ladies' day). W-. JOHN PORTKR has had over 20 years practical experience at some of the best establishments in the country, and is making arrangements for the Naupein Treatment, in addition to Sulphur Brine, Pine, Sulphur Vapour, Pin« Vapour afid Plain Vaponr Baths At reasonable charges, Plain Vaponr Baths At reasonable charges, LADIES' DAY, TUESDAYS. Please Note Address— Below Parish Church ~WHY PAY HOUSE RENT WHiiN YOU CAN BECOME YOUR OWN LANDLORD, Tor particulars apply to the MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS BUILDING SOCIETY. Loans advanced in sums from £ 100 to JB10000 Easy Repayments. Favourable Redemption Terms. Utmost Secrecy. Loans on Buildings in course of construction. No Management charges. Chairman JOHN PLEWS, Esq., J.P. Secretary Mr. DAVIDDAVIES, Glebe- and Pooae, Merthyr Tydfi LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WAJfTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, Coder Friendly TVf f 7WT C* "V7 Co-operative. Societies' Act. i-T_I_ System, to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay- ments. 1/2 per week repayaloan of £1(\. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No INTEREST AND 110 FINES TO PAT." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last annual balance Bbeet to District Agent, E. HARRY REUS, Tredftrar. 20, jslwyn Terrace and Temperance Hall. Mondays 7 t0 9 p.m THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. T r\Qcan be obtaihed by Tradesmen andothe JJUCbllo pereon8 in Regular Employment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely R. d. For a Lio Share the Repayments arc l 2 weekly £ 20 „ „ „ 22 £ 30 „ M 32 m « £ 40 „ „ „ 4 2, £ 50 „ „ 5 2 lications for Leans received at any time by the Secretary THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Branch Office: 25, BKRTHCAB. TSRRACK, EBBW VALE /t" 11 i—wwfn iiM»i»aiwwaMWMPww»ii» 1I'8lJ: I

Theatre Royal, Merthyr. The fare at the Theatre' continues to be of the very best, this week's piece being the sue cesefui comedy in throe acts, entitled. "My Wife." The story is a mo t amusing, though distinctly improbable one, and illustrates the dilemma a too indulgent guardian got himself into bv allowing himself to be cajoled "into marrying: his ward "for a few months," as part of a daring scheme on her part to attain The husband of hpr choice, and evade the hus- band of her parents' choice. Fate, however, is very kind to both of them, and the story has a most satisfactory conclusion. Mr C. H. Croker- King excellent as the bachelor guardian. "Oeral<ffEversleigh." and Miss Mary Carnegy mak's a delightfully capricious "Trixie." Mr. J. is very successful in the part of "Gibb.v."

THE BELLE OF NEW YORK." On Monday next we are to have another visit, and the last one, of the ever-ptf^ular "Belle. It is now thirteen years since this great musical comedv- wa = first produced at the ShafV-sbury Theatre, London, and from its first appearance till to day. it has lost none of its charm. The present company includes many of the old favourites who were -with it on its last, visit, The London Company includes the fallowing distinguish: arfi.tes:—Mr. Arthur R'ckeHs* Mr. William Bxingle, Mr. Harold Wardnber, 1\h Joseph Tl. Tate, Mr. Alfred Sasv'on, Mr. Buy L. Cody Mr. J. Brian Ridont, Mr. Ranald Edwards 'Mr. John Sandhook B~owno, Ali-e Florence .Hersoe. 1\1i, Aiites Roberts, and Mi s Nixon.

Merthyr Police Assault-at-Arms. We would remind our readers that this inter- esting event will take place a.t the Drill Hall on Thursday next and those who have not yet booked seats wilj be well advised co do so with- out The concert be in aid of the Police Benevolent Fund. TIi3 object a ■mosJ; deserving one, and warrants liberal patronage. A rnenstre prog^amms has been arranged, and the solo artistes will in- M'ss Elizabeth Hail-{soprano)Mr. Tora Bonne! Pent-re (tenor); Mr. Ck-o. T. Llewelyn. Per! Talbot (bass), riinnr of the silver medal at the Queen's Hall, London, etc. Inspector Arthur J. Phillips will put squads of men (who are mostly Army men) through va-rious movements, including bayonet, word, and single stick exercises, and there will be duels with the lance and sword. Seats may now be booked At the Pol ICQ Siatioc,

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE CONTINUED MERTHYP. FLOWER SIIow.-A meeting will be held at the Town Hall, Merthyr, at 8.3C p.m., on Wednesday, May 19th. All who are interested in horticulture are earnestly desired to attend. UNITED IRISH LEAGTTE.—A meeting of the "Emmet" branch was held on Sunday at Morgantown, Mr. D. Barry i4 the chair. The usual business having been \o-o through, a vote ofsympathy was passed to Mr. P. Guinan. hae having received a serious accident, and also a vote of condolence v>itivtbe relatives of the late Miss Kate Maboney and the late Mrs. Connolly in their sad isereavemont. it was- decided to accept the i.'L.X!, hall for future meetings. MERTHVC SAD THE CARDIFF COLLEGE.—With ihe view of enlisting thtf sympathy and the aid of the people of Merthyr oh,behalf of the Cardiff University College Building Fund, it has been decided to bold a public meeting in Merthyr. in September next, at which a number of well- known ge^.tlenen who are interested in the College will speak. A local con'mittee has been appointed, with Alderman J. M. Berry as con- vener. to make arrangements for collecting subscriptions throughout the borough. n CYTARTHFA DISTRESS.—O'rt Tuesday the eekly tea v-as held at Pantty v, yll Vestry, ..hen no children thoroughly enjoyed them- selves. As things appear at present this will be the last tea. Mrs. Jones, 2, Norman-terrace, vishes to tender her thanks to all friends who have helped her in the good work. in cash and '.ir.d. it is pleasing to note that everything has een given voluntarily, and the ladies I and gentlemen who gave their services helped i-reatly to make the little ones happy. Thirteen loaves have been received from Messrs. Jones, Dickenson, Dowlais, per Mr. Fraiiketty. TOBACCONISTS' ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of tobacconists was held on Wednesday, when it was decided to form a Tobacconists''Association ior Merthyr and district. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:-Chairraan, 1\Ir. B. W. Stream. vi-e-cliairnian, Mr. D. W. Jones, Lowlais; treasurer, Mr. T. Dando: hon. sec., Mr. F. A. Whiting committee. Messrs. iA. R. Archer, A. S. Tboma^ and A. W. Turner, Mertiiyr; L-av-ieff, Penydarren E. A. Cooke and Mertiiyr; La vies, Penydarren E. A. Cooke and D. Evans, Dov.lais; iand Williams, Oaeharris. A pnfe list for the'district was issued. Those in the trade desiroas of joning should appdyi to the secretary. (See advt.) PROPERTY SALE.—At the Forth Hotel, Porth. on W ednesday, Mr. William Jones offered foi sale by auction No. 52, Hannah-street, Porth. now In the occupation of Messrs. Wills and Sons. Limited, clothiers, and held for a term of 21 yaers from the 24th day of April, 1908, at a net annual rent of i-85 for the first 7 years, and a rental of £ 90 for the remainder of the term. These premises are held for a term. of 99 years from the 1st day of July, 1878, subject to an apportioned ground rent of JE2 1s. per annum. The lot was sold to Miss Thomas, of No. 2, Brecon-road, Merthyr, for £ 1,180. Messrs. Thomas and L:avies, Grab am-street; were the solicitors for the endors. ST. TYDFIL'S WELL CHURCH.—The annual Vestry, in connection with this Church, was held on Wednesday. The Curate, Rev. D. Llewellyn Davies, presided, and thanked the wardens and officers for their earnest co-operation. He said they had much to be thankful for in the vitality and efficiency displayed in all the services and work of the Church. He appointed Mr. Rogers Williams as his warden, and Mr. Johnl Ta'ylQr was elected as people's warden, and the following sidesmen were eler ted :-l'dr. J. W. Lewis, Robert Jones, W. Ackland, D. J. Parry. D. Davies, Tom Elias, S. W. Gay, Jenkin Jones, Thomas Davies, Harry Jones, Daniel Eees. II. Steele, Wm. Evans. J, A. Williams, H. Green, J. Shorten, Geo. Phelps, W. J. James, Thos. Davies (The Avenue), and T. J. Rice. The treasurer, Mr. T. Elias, and secretary, Mr. D. Davies. were re-elected; and the auditors, Messrs. Jenkin Jones and Thos. Davies, were also re-elected. THE LATE 1\:1R. W. V. REES.—The funeral of the late Mr. W. V. Rees, ironmonger, Pontypridd, who died at the Mumbles, on Wednesday the 5th inst., took place on Monday, at Cefn cemetery. The corpse was brought from the Mumbles by rail to Merthyr station, and was there met l y a considerable number of relatives and friends. Preceding the hearse was acarriape containing Dr. Arthur Lloyd Jones (Mumbles), Mr. Jenkin Jones (solicitor, Swansea), and Mrs. New (Swansea). The chief mourners were:—Mrs. W. V. Rees (widow), Mr. James Bees, Pentre (brother). Mrs. J. H. Jores. Aberayron (sister), in Mr. J. H. Jones (brqther-m-law), Mr. AJford Rees and Mr. Wm. Rees (nephews). Miss Bessie Rees (niece), Mr. Thos. Rees, Brecon (cousin), Miss Rees, Brecon and: Mr. And Mrs. Thomas. Brecon (cousins). There were also r,resent:- Mr. James, manager, Gelli; Mr. Howeil Morgan, Penarth Mr. W. Hughes, agent, Aberrant; Mr. T. Jenkins, Cardiff; Mr. IthysDavis; Mr. Thos. Jones; Mr. Di'kson Walker; Mr. J. Jenkins. Or eg en a Mr. E* en. James Mr. Comer Thomas, ironmonger; Mr. Charles Da\ies, architect; Mr. R. V. James, draper, Pontypridd; Mr. J. Edwin Jones, draper, Pontypridd; Mr. Joseph Seaton, iroMaoncer, Pontypridd; Mr. Le\Ïs Evans, coal merchant, Pontypridd Mr. Godfrey Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd; together with the employees of Messrs. W. V. Rees and Co., Pontypridd. Wreaths were sent by the follow- ing :—Mrs. W. V. Rees (widow), Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones, Mr. Alford and Mr. Hut ert Rees Dr. Arthur Lloyd Jones, Miss Bessie Pyni. Miss Annie Phillips. Miss Bessie Phillips, Mr. Edmund Bevan, Mrs. Parry Jones, employees of Mrs. W. V. Rees (Merthyr), and employees of Messrs. W. V. Rees and Co. (Pontypridd)

Death of the Rev. Joseph Evans. Great regret was felt at Tredegar on receipt of the intelligence of th-e' death of the Rev. Joseph Evans, Calvmistic Methodist minister, Denbigh, who was formerly pastor of Park- placo Church, in this town. The rev. gentle- man was an excellent preacher, and an exceed inglv popular pastor. Tlv? o'der members of Park-place Church. have veyry happy memories of his pastorate, and deeply .bemoan his death. Mr. Evans v/aa ordained in lo'52, and had held pastorates at Merthyr;' TredSgar, Carnarvon, Swansea, and Denbigh, tlo was actively en- gaged in the work-of the ministry up to eight years ago, whan ho resigned tha pastorate at Denbigh. Mr. Evan.? was the recognisod_auth- ority on the statistical position' cf Calviiiistic Methodism in Wales, having' held the post of senior statistical secretary, to the Genera! As- sembly up to tlie time of' his death. Ho had also served as president-of t-be' English Confer- ence. JTo waa widely rcspected as a 'pastor and pr-eacher, i-nd he rcndereVl va-lvable service to th-2 connexion, especially in busineas and ad- ministrative matters. Mr. Evans was a brother of Mrs. Jones. Manchester House, Merthyr. Deceased was 77 years of age. SERVANTS can easily be obtained hy the use of a small Want Ad. in these columns. State your requirements, and you will be sure fee get suited st ones,

Brecon-road Soup Kitchen. MORE F-UINES REQUIRED. While the committee feel very thankful to all friends for their loyal support and con- tributions during the past six months, they now find that the feeding of over 200 hungry children daily must come to an end, unless lunds are tt costs about £10 per week to feed the children, independent of the labour, coal, lite-si's, etc., provided by the Council. The committee thought that by publishing the balance sLeet each month, as presented to them., friends of the poor children world 1) ave respor ded more readily. The committee point ont tl,,9.1 the names of a large number of r.ell-to do families are missing from the list. Friends arc ,èskecl to communicate villi the treasurer, Mr. T. A- Bowen, Brecon-road, or the secretary. Mr. P. Richards, 13. Hanover-street, Merthyr. The balance sheet for April is as follows:— Rec-eipts.—In bank, April 1st. £ 30 5s. Dowlais Miners' Federation, R5 Miss Harris, Eanybryn, ICs. a friend, per G. Trinder, Is. Steelworks, Cylarthia Lodge, El friend, per Alderman J. T: Evans, 10s. Mr. J. Withers (Theatre Royal), 5 for thin meats, 9d. total, £ 52 Cs. 9d. Expenses.—.One to treasurer, last account, 9s. 2d. T. R. Livsey, coal, ii 8s. J. H. John, grocer, S3 7s. W. Davies, grocer, £2 17s. 6d. F. Servis, grocer, £1 lis. J. L1. IJoyd. grocer; £1 4s. lid. John Levis, grocer, fi Ss. 8id. B. Jones, grocer, 5s. n. Jone?, grocer. 6s. LI. Harris, crocer, 9s. 5d. Jos. Horton. £ 5 4s. 8d. T. E. Joi es. baker. Ll 5s. 1 Ccl; John Roberts, El 14s. 1Cld.; Thos. Luxford, £ 2 4s. 5d. for baking, 1s. W. W. Price, milk, 16s. Callow Park, 3s. 3d. F. Maddockf. butcher, £2 8s. F. Sweet, £ 1 16s. T. A. Bov.-en, il 8s. 1CM. W. S. I vies, 18s. 3 £ d. secretary, postage. 4 months, 12s. Ed. rash at l'arJ" £20 3s. 4d. cash in hand, 9d. total, £ 52 6s. Sd. Gifts in kind:—Mr. Millvard. bulxber, Pont- morlais, meat for one day's soi.T) ore pound's worth of bread from a friend, per Mr. V Harris grocer; Mr. Howfield, High-street. 16 loaves of bread.

Tabernacle, Merthyr. The annual Sunday School anniversary oi this Church vas held on Sunday, and proved a great success. The morning was devoted to devotional services, when several mem ,-ers took part. The afi- -on was set- apart- for the young scholars of the Sunday School, tl-f superintendent, Mr. J. D. Price, taking the hair. A good programme of sacred soncs and solos was gone through, with great credit to all who took part, viz. :—Solo, ,Miss Ceridwen Davies; recitation, Master Thos. W. Rees recitation, Master Hy. Bor den: solo, Master John Charles Price; recitation, Master Ber, Bowden duet, Misses Mariona Williams and Sarah Jane Lewis recitations, Miss Maggie Jane Price and Miss Sarah Jane Lewis; hymn tune. Sunday School Choir recitation, Master Geope Griffiths, solo, Master Tom Davies: solo, Miss Macgie Mary Williams; solo, Miss Harriet Bowden solo, Miss Gladys Bowden solo, Miss Mary Owen; solo, Miss Myfanwy Joseph; reci- tations, Miss Sarah Owen, Miss Bronwen Pusih. and Miss Maggie Bov. en; solo, Miss Nellie Harris; recitation. Master Islwyn Davies; solo, Miss Annie M. Morgan; solo, Master Wm. John Bow den; solo, Miss Marionwen Pugh; solo. Master D. Morgan; duet, the Misses Lizzie Davies and Sarah Ann Pearce. Credit is due to the superintendent for the way the children had been trained. The evening meeting was presided over by the adult Sunday School superintendent, Mr Daniel Roderick, and the following programme was gone through :—Recitation. Mr. Rees Price solo, Mr. Evan Roderick; dialogue, Misses- Blodwen Jenkins and Sarah Ann Bow-en recitation, Mr. John Griffiths solo, Mr. Roderick Roderick; recitation, Mr. Wm. Davies; glee. Mr. Hugh Morris and party; dialogue, Miss Maggie Morgan and friends; solo, Miss Mary Owen recitation. Master Rufus Roberts; solo. Mr. Trevor Mor.an and Mr. E. J. John (leuan Dyfed) terminated a very enjoyable evening by a prayer. On Monday the annual monstre tea and concert were held, and proved very successful. The ladies presiding at the tables were:—Miss Jones (Llewellyn-street), Mrs. George Morgan, Mrs. John Rees, Mrs. Bevan (Brecon-road). Mrs. Abraham (Penydarren), Mrs. Harris (Penydarren), Mrs. D. Vaughan, Mrs. Smith (Church-terrace, Quarr), Miss Thomas (Morgan- town), Miss Lewis (Fir Tree House), Miss J. M. Roberts, Miss Roberts (Georgetown), Mrs. George Powell (Hanover-street), Mrs. John Griffiths (Penydarren). Mrs. Viekery (Ynysgau- street), Mrs. Matthew Edwards (Stuart-street). On Monday evening a solo competition concert was held, the singing being noted throughout for its high standard. The adjudicators, who had a big task in hand, but who apparently gav every satisfaction, were:—Mr. David Morris, organist, and another tentleman, from Peny- darren. The secretarial work was efficiently done by Mr. J. D. Price, and Mr. Evan Thomas acted as treasurer. The chairman of the evening was Mr. R. Davies (Hirwain fab). The chapel choir, at the commencement of the proceedings, gave an intelligent rendering of Y Gwlithyn," by W. T. Rees (Alaw Ddu), under the con- ductorship of Mr. D. Morris, and a descriptive recitation, The Shipwreck at Aberafon," I was given by Miss Annie Haines. The competition then took place as f o' lows W. E. Jones. Penrheol, Llwybr yr Wyddfa;" Mr. John Price, Twyn, Eisiau Marw Mr. E. J. Harris. Abercanaid, "Merch y Cadben"; Mr. John Morgan, Heolgerrig, "Arm, arm, ye brave;" Mr. Thomas Davies, Heolgerrig, By Native Worth"; Miss A. Davies, Merthyr, "B'le mae fy mam"; Mr. Rowlands, Ynysfach, "HBll Gerddor Mrs. Sophia Williams, Twyn, Star of Bethlehem;" Mr. Evan Lewis, Penydarren, Hen Gerddor"; Miss Dolly Jones, Merthyr, "The Sky-lark"; Mr. Rd. Owen, Merthyr, Comfort ye, My People Miss Blodwen J 0Des, Flora." The first prize was divided between Mr. Richard Owen, Merthyr, and Mrs. Sophia Williams, Twynrodyn, and the second prize was awarded to Mr. Evan Lewis, Penydarren. The prizes were handed to the winners by Miss Morris, Stii art- street, Mrs. M. J. Price, and Miss 3faggie M. Price, Brecon-road. Mr. Griffiths, G. and L., and Mr. J. Thomas, A.L.C.M., accom- panied. --#

Wterihyr May Show. The MerthyT end District May Horse Show and Parade wiil be held on Thursday next at Penydarren Park. The committee offer E150 in prices for riding, driving, jumping, trottim: and Galloway classes, and assure the public of a 7endid afternoon's enjoyment. The Cefn Territorial Band will play a programme of mr si\ After the parade judging will commence at the Park, about 12.30. Admission Is., enclosure 6d. extra; children half-price. Entries close; to-morrow (Saturday), and schcd- les and- > av- tic. lars may be obtained from Aiv, V;■(<>: 50, High-street.

in and Out of the Merthyr County Borough Council. [By COUNCILLOR DAN THOMAS.] Cur Mayor, I notice by the daily press, was made High Constable on Tuesday last. This was following-' precedent thac the Mayor should also be High Constable. But the ceremony was a most formal and undignified one. Where were the Mayor's friends and admirers? It was far different at Aberdare. However, I am informed that our Mayor took his new hon- our unblushingiy—to the manner born, as it were—and he took it sitting down. The negotiations for the acquisition of Cy- farthfa Castle and Park have at last termin- ated—I hope happily and satisfactorily to all concerned. There can be no gainsaying the fact that so far as Merthyr is concerned its rate- payers ^hava had a decided bargain, thank;* to Air. \V. R. Crawshay, whoso benevolence in this direction indicates hp has hot banished all thoughts of the district from his mind. The draft. conveyance has at last been settled, and t here only remains its engrossment, executi >n, and the inevitable corollary—paying over £18,500. Residents in the parish will soon real- ise the benefits of the Corporation's wise spec- ulation, and what with delightful music by the L'vfarthfa Merthyr Municipal Band and gon- dolas on the lake, not to mention the other pos- sible attractions, we shall shortly be in an en. viable position amongst the towns on the hills. We must have a formal opening and a re- loic'ng to celebrate the openjng of the Castle and Park to the people of Merthyr, and I think a fitting opportunity is afforded during Whitsun week-say on the Thursday, when an al fresco entertainment, of music and singing might be provided, and a small charge for ad- mission made to establish a. fund to j-uppcrt our Municipal Band. I am not advocating opposition to local enterprise, for with the 1fn mense populations of our surrounding towns, I can truthfully say, there is room enough for all. The Council, represented by its Parks and Cemeteries Committee, has consented to the Band giving, on Sunday evening during the summer months, Sundav concETts and 1he sa- cred music of the band—and I trust vocal per- formances by individuals and choirs will be a feature of the concerts—must have an educa- tive tendency for good. In listening attentively and quietly to such music, and in encouraging the performers there cannot, I imagine, be a desecratIOn of the Sabbath. rhe Libraries CümmiÜee 1£ a pcculiary con- stituted body, as I have in previous notes had occasion to mention—peculiar in the sense that its component parts know little about books., but their assumption is unbounded. Thanks to generous donors they are given opportunities of acquiring knowledge in this direction; they are to decide upon the suitability and propriety of placing such intellectual food as the follow- ing- volumes present for the consumption of Abercanaid frequenters of its reading room: "Penny Comequicks," "Humour Sanctified," "On the Human Understanding" (it was not srated if this was a novel or Locke's master- piece) and a work on "Manners for Men." I am inclined to think the donor of the last work intended to be somewhat satirical. Members from all the wards may be instructed by a study of itslessons.solpurpose taking the first available opportunity of reading the work. Very reluctantly we are learning something about the much discussed, in town if not with- in the Town Hall, Auditor's report. Until the Council's quarterly meeting we had no official knowledge of the receipt of the com- munication. At such an important gathering with' a full muster of members, the report should have been presented, if not read, and referred to some committee or other. As your readers rre aware the Town Clerk said it would, in the first instance, go beforo the Finance Committee, and the Mayor suggested the Gen- eral Purposes Committee. This committee, be- ing constituted of necy member of the Cor- poration, I favour its selection to that of the Finance Committee, 'jor-sntuted, as it is, of a few members. Why unwillingness to mclte public such a public document, I cannot for the present un- derstand. The keeping of it back envelopes the contents with a mystery, and provokes unfavourable comment. The subject was very gingerly approached at the iinance Committee on Monday evening, but the report was not read. Its voluminous character was not, it strikes me, the real reason for further post- ponement of its contents. Surely it should have been read, and if its importance justified such a course, it ought to be printed, so that members might give due consideration to Mr. Propert's conclusions and recommendations, for I understand the report to contain a few. Now a special meeting of the General Purposes Com- mittee to be held prior to Monday's Coun- cil. meeting, is to be he'd. The subject must. then again be shelved, for a hasty perusal and the short time at the disposal of the Commit- tee, will not permit sufficient or due attention riven to the report. A return presented to the Housing Commit- tee in reference to the Council houses at Twyn- yrodyn, is a real eye opener. houses were erected-35 small ones and 15 larger. The builder's contract for the 35 was J3118 10s. j per house, and for the 15 JB159 10s., but the ex- tras on these fifty houses amounted to £335. But there are other common charges which must. be taken into account before one can ar- rive at the cost per house. For instance, the contract for street works amounted to £437 I3s. 2d.; Clerk of Works, £119 3s. 4d. å:nd£53 4s. 9d. sot down as workmen's wages and materials used. This, I conclude, was Council's material and Council workmen's wages, and should be dubb- ed, "Extra No. 2." With legal, lean, and other charges and proposed new doors said letter boxes, an expenditure of £8,605 gs has, or will be incurred—no les3 than £545 9s. in excess of the acquired loan. More borrowing and its attendant expenditure must follow. The cup of misery is still not full, for we hear of sub- sidences and warped doors, and what is far more important, the houses are let not to the people they were primarily erected for—the poor and dishoused—but to tenants who can well afford to pay the rents imposed. As long as private enterprise is thwarted in this way so long will we suffer from a house famine. One of the most important items on the agenda of the Education Committee's meeting, on Wednesday evening, was "Notice of motion by Coun. John Davies (Cyfarthfa)" (this 'dis- tinction being necessary so as not. to confusc the mover with his namesake, the energetic miners' agent at Dowlais). The motion read, "That all head teachers in charge of a. school where a school house is provided be required to pay the annual value of such school house." When members perused their agenda and jn- quired where the proposal emanated from, it was evident the drafter had made a tactical error for unless there was malice in the busi- ness it was a leveling up and not a leveling down that was sought for, and which school teachers invariably try for. No doubt what was in view was the provision of a school house in connection with the Georgetown School, or the rent equivalent in augmentation of salary, so as to be in the same position as other head- teachers. Coun. John Davies, of Georgetown, did not persevere with his notice of motion. I regret his action inasmuch as I intended se- conding his economic and rate-saving proposal. We have a very specious proposal before the Council—one which I trust will not be enter- tained. When the sale of Penydarren estate took place the Corporation sought to acquire a small portion of one of the lots for the exten- sion of the Penydarren School playground. The Committee dealing with the purchase were lead —it is said—to beiieve that the little area re- quired—a spot whereon some three cottages can be erected—would be spared the Council a.t the same rate per yard as paid for the lot purchased. There being no binding contract to this effect, the speculator, or speculators, who acquired the land are now offering the land at building rate, and not at cost price. I hope this will not come off. Included in the list of expensive projects ad- vocated by certain Councillors, is the purchass of the Brecon-road Hospital ground with a view to the demolition of the buildings, and the provision of a playground for children of the locality. I am a strong advocate of open spaces for our little ones, but strenuously object to this site because of its restricted area. It might further be contended that a playground was not required there by reason of the close prox- imity of the playgrounds of the large schools in the locality. Brecon-road children have also the wide roads and paths of Penydarren Park to saunter about. This question prompts me to ask when will the Labour Group members advocate the opening of all schoolyards in the parish. as playgrounds for children I should explain that I am not adverse to ac- quiring the freehold of the land on which the hospital stands. Secured at a. reasonable sum a number of workmen's dwellings could be erected thereon. There cannot be much oppo- sition to such a scheme if we do not take cog- nizance of the disinterested Mr. Rice, of Bre- con-road. Though we have to deplore the want of a general centrnl library worthy of the town, and of an art gallery where çenerotls citizens who are patrons of art can consign lovely examples for the public good, it has occurred to me that something can be done in the way of preparing for this much desired consummation. Mer- thyr should honour her talented sons, and I have no doubt will do so when suitable build- ings are provided wherein to exhibit specimens of their handicraft. Fancy the future central j library of Merthyr without a lifesized paint- ing of our distinguished townsman—Mr. Thos. Stephens, whose "Literature of the Cymry," and other productions have given him a world- wide reputation amongst literati. I appeal.to you, Mr. Kditor, to initiate a subscription list with this object, for there are many of Mr. Stephens's Still living friends, and hundreds of his admirers, who would subscribe for such an object. Until the library the portrait might be given a place in ure Town Hall. The exits frdmhailrswhere children attend performances is a very important question, and has been so recogniscd by the Council. Our Temperance Hall is a building not very suitably placed or arranged in tho matter of exits. Should a panic arise in a crowded hall, or such an event occur when filled with excited child- ren we may anticipate deplorable results. The same may be said about some of our chapels, especially two in Pontmorlais, in which largely attended concerts, "cynnufaocdd," and like gatherings are held. The halls beneath and alongside other chape's in which meetings are 'if-'ip \-bicii little ones assemble in icccc ihould be seoa iu this to:; I.-Uiom j 1

'I")< .r- Merthyr Education Authority. ADVANCING TEACHERS' SALARIES, j PLANS FOR GELLIFAELOG SCHOOL. I THE CLAIM OF MR. LL. SMITH. The monthly meeting of the Merthyr Edu- cation Authority was held on Wednesday night. There were present:—Aid. E. Morrell (chair- man), Ald.ermen J. M Berry, J. Harpur, T. J. Evans, Rowland Evans, Ivor Abraham, Councillors J. Davies (Dowlais), R. r. Ree-, Charles Griffiths, Isaac Edwards, Wm. Lewis (Penydarren), J. W. Lewis, H. M. Lloyd, Frederick Pedier, John Davies (Cyfarthfa), D. John, Dan Thomas, David Phillips, L. M. Jones, D. J Lewis. W. T. G Marsh, David Jones, Thomas Williams, William Jones (Tre- harris), Edward Edward?. Win. Lewis (Tre- harris), with Mr E. Stephens (clerk), Mr. W. Probert (deputy clerk), and Mr. Isaac J. Wil- liams (schools organiser). The School Attendance Committee regorted having considered the return of absent teachers for March, and recommended that as M. Pughe and K. L. James had departed from the regu- lation", there be a reduction of salary.—It was stated that the headmaster gave M. Pughe leave to be absent for one day, and he was away two days.—The paragraph was referred back to committee, as it was stated there were extraordinary circumstances. YOUNG CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS. The Staff Committee recommended that ia consequence of the overcrowded condition of Penydarren Infants' School, no new scholars jjndcr the age of 5ve years be admited until the new buildings are ready, and that the Educa- tion Committee consider the desirability of ex- cluding from school all children under the age of five year-.—Coun. D. J. Lewis said such a decision would inflict a great hardship upon a. large section of school children, and also upon parents. Mothers with large families were alad to send children to school at as earl) an age as possible, whIch wa, rIght, because thing; learnt in earlv childhood were never forgotten.— Coun. H. M. Lloyd said he did not agre-e with send ng such young children to school to be huddled together. If they introduced the kin- dergarten system, it would be different. Young children were liable to be attacked by disease. He therefore supported the recommendation of the committee.—The Chairman ruled that the committee should not have made such a re- commendation. This was an important ques- tion, and required serious consideration.—Coun. J Davies (Dowlais) said the committee were told that classes ware very cramped.—Airs. Ed- munds asked whether the children earned grant. —The Chairman replied in the affirmative, but S<1,id that the question of accommodation was the woiv-e serious question.—The paragraphs were struck out of the report, and it was un- derstood that notice of motion would be given to deal with the question at the next meeting 0: tIn Education Committee. STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS. The Staffing Committee made the following recommendations, which were adopted:— Georgetown Infants' School: That the Clerk arrange for the transfer of Miss Agnes Maud Jones, trained certificated. assistant at the Mer- thyr Vale Infants' School, to this r-chooi.— Troedyrhiw Girls' School: That three uncertifi- catod assistants be transferred from this school, and that two certificated teachers be appointed in their place.—Supplementary Teachers: That the engagement of all the supplementary teachers in the Council's service be determined at the end of the pre- ent year; also that the managers of the non-provided schools bo rc- quired to determine the engagement of the supplementary teachers in their service at the same time, and that uncertificated assistants be appointed instead. — Treharris Girls' School: That Miss Mabel Poll it, uncertificated at dist- ant, Woodlands School, b3 appointed to this school in place of Airs. Rosewarne, deceased.— Peritrebach Mix-xl School: That Miss Mabel Lewis, certificated assistant in the Abercanaid Mired School, change places with Miss L. Webber, uncertificated assistant in this school. —Twvnyrodvn School: That the Clerk inquire frc-m Allse Murray, trained certificated assistant, as to whether she had any objection to change p'c-2S with Miss E: Jones, in the Georegtown Girls' School. SALARIES ADVANCED. A sub-committee reported having had before th-cm the letter signed by several head-mis- tresses relative to their ealarias referred for consideration, and recommended that JS110, the maximum salary paid to trained certificated teachers, be regarded as the minimum com- mencing salary wiien such teachers are appoint- ed to the charge of schools, or when certifi- cated assistants are appointed to Grade B school, and that £:100, the maximum salary of certificated assistants, be regarded as the mini- mum salary to be paid to teachers when ap- pointed to the charge of Grade A schools; also that the salaries payable to the following teach- ers be revised in accordance with the above re- commendation, namely :—Trained Certificated Teachers: May Jenkins, Pantglas Infants, £12 iDs. to £117 IDs.: M. G. Evans, Troedyrhiw, £105 to £110; E. C. Jones, Gellifaelog, £105 to £110; Jessie Bond, Pantglas Girls, JB105 to £110; Laura E. Lewis, Webster-etreet Mixed, £105 10s. to £110; E. M. Attwood, Town In- fants, £112 10s. to J6117 10s. A. Morgan, Town to £110. Certificated Teachers: Al. J. Price, Abercanaid Infants, £ 105 to £ 110; AL L. Davies, Aberfan, £ 105 to £ 110; A- M. Alorris. Treharr:s, £J.05 to £110; Emily Denny, Heolgerrig, £ 90 to £ 100; Ada M. Alorris, Dar- rc-n View. £ 90 to £ 100. The Committee alco recommended that henceforth the quinquennial increase provided in the scale of salaries or head teacher- adopted by the late School Board be discontinued, and that a proportion of such increase be paid yearly, that the salary of Mrs. Evans, head teacher of Pant School, bo ad- vanced to £127 10s.. with annual increases until the maximum of the scale is reached; that Miss Gwladys M. Davies (Pantglas Infants School), Miss A. Parsons j[TreharTis Infants' School), and Miss C. Owen (Merthyr Vale Infants' School), be recognised by the Committee as cer- tificated teachers, and paid as such from the 1st of May; that the application of the Rev. Canon Wads relative to the salaries paid to Miss L. Kelly and Miss Wills be not granted: that the salary of Mr. W. 1:1. Ackland, head teacher of Crai.-bcrthlwyd School, be advanced to £90 per annum.—Coun. David John aked why Miss Willi's salary was not increased, as she only appbecl for the quinquennial advanec. —This paragraph was refrred to the Salaries Committee, and the remainder of the report was adopted. THE WELSH PAGEANT. The Clerk said he had communicated with the head teacher, with regard to the letter from the Lord iayor of Cardiff relative to school children attending the Welsh National Pageant at Cardiff on the 27th July, and had received a reply stating that at a meeting of teachers, they heartily endorsed the opinion expressed that the visit would be of material educational benefit to the scholars, and the teachers were prepared to make the necessary arrangements to give the children an oppor- tunity of witnessing the pageant. Eacb child would be conveyed to Cardiff at half the single ordinary fare for the double journey, and 3d. would be charged each one for admission.-—A discussion ensued as to altering the date of the summer holidays, and it was agreed that the schools break up on tha 23rd July, and re- assemble on the 23rd of August, and that permission be given the teacheTS and scholars to attend the pageant in July.—A small com- mittee was appointed to meet the teachers and consider the financial question. ARCHITECT AND GELLIFAELOG SCHOOLS. The next question for consideration was the letter from Air. J. Llewelyn Smith, architect, with regard tcJ the work of preparing plans of the new Gellifaelog School being given to the Deputy Borough Surveyor.—Coun. W; Lewis (Treharris) moved that the letter be not dis- cussed, as tho last quarterly meeting of the Council confirmed the resolution passed some time ago that all new work should be done in the Surveyor's offioe.—The Chairman: It seems to me you wish to shirk discussion.—Coun. W. Lewis: "Nothing of the kind; but after the re- solutions passed, you cannot re-open the mat- ter.—Coun. R. P Rees said he considered that Air. Smith had been treated unfairly, as it was understood he should carry out the work in connection with this particular school. Mr. Smith drew out plans and specifications for a school at Gellifaelog. and the resolution auth- orising him to do that work had not yet been rescinded. This was not new work. — The Chairman said the matter must be settled one way or the other. The whole thing should be fully discussed, or a committee should be ap- pointed to go into it and report.—Aid. Berry moved, and Aid. Abraham seconded, that a committee be appointed.—Coun. Thomas Wil- liams said the Town Clerk had been asked to report upon the legal side of the question, but the Chairman said' that the Town Clerk had not been asked to do -o.—Coun. D. J. Lewis said that motion was lost, but Coun. David John and others maintained that such a resolution was carried.—Airs. Edmunds: I hope you will appoint a fair committee.-—Aid. Berry: There's no one here for or against Air. Smith.—Mrs. Edmunds: It has been shown too clearly to- night.—The resolution was carried, and the following were appointed the committee: Aid. E. Alorroll, J. M. Berry. D. W. Jones. Row- land Evans, Councillors W. Lewis (Treharris), F. S. Simons. Thomas Williams, Wm. Lewis (Penydarren), H. M. Lloyd, F. Pedler, and R. P. Rees. MISCELLANEOUS. Aid. J. M. Berry pointed out that £1 a year, in addition to payment to caretaker, had been charged for the" use of TWljJyrodyn School, bd. per ,meeting, and cleaner's fees, wares charged for Abermorlais. He thought- there should be a soalo fixed.—The Clerk re- plied that in one case .a room only was applied for. and in the other case, part of the premises. —Coun. D. Phillips: Mr. Westlake. of Twynyr- odyn, wishes to get- children to school to keep them out of mischief.—Coun. Lewis (Treharris): Perhaps he's a Socialist (laughter).—The mat- ter wa- referred to committee. A sub-committee recommended that a bath- room. proposed to be added to Merthyr Vale School-house at an estimated cost of £43, be not provided.—Coun. Dan Thomas urged that tho Committee would be going against the health "ynlations of the Council. The Committee! < ".lit to set an example, and he moved that a biill be grpvided at a cost not exceeding £ 39.— (

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TERRITORIAL FORCE. ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 22ND, 1909. 5TH BATT., THE WELSH REGIMENT. Merthyr Detachment.—Programme of work for Fifth week. Monday. 17th (Merthyr): Signal- lers parade under the Adjutant, 7.30 p.m.; N.C.O.'s instruction, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 13th (Dowlais): Company and recruit training, 8 p.m.; dress, drill order; night men, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 19th (Merthyr): Company and re- cruit training, 8 p.m.; dress, drill order; night men, 10 a.m. Thursday, 20th (Dowlais): Re- cruit training, 8 p.m. Friday, 21st (Merthyr): Recruit training, 8 p.m. Saturday 22nd: The Detachment will parade as strong- as possible for field day at 4 p.m.; dress, drill order, hav- ersacks and water bottles. For duty: Ca.pt. D. C. Harris; Sergt. W. Davies; Corpi J- R. Richards; Bugler a A. Jones. Next for duty: Lieut. H. H. Southey; Scrgt. C. Jones; Corpl. H. J. Lloyd; Bugler H. Wilkshire.—D. Harris, Capt., for Captain and Hon. Major, commanding Merthyr Detachment, 5th Batt. The Welsh Regiment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. Cefn (G Company).—Monday Recruits train- ing, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Company train- ing, 7.45 p.m. Thursday: Company training for night men, 10 a.m. recruits training, 7.30 p.m. Friday: Signalling class, 7.30 p.m. Sev- eral N.C. Officers and men of the Company, not having returned their old equipment, they are again reminded that this should be done without fail not later than the end of this month. These are required for return to head- quarters. All N.C.O.'s and men in possession of great coats will bring them to the Drill Hall on Wednesday for inspection by the officer commanding the Company. Haversacks will also be brought by all.—C. Hore Ruthven, Cap- tain, Officer Commanding Company, Breck- nock Battalion.

Following Me all over Dowlais. PENYDARREN MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. At Merthyr police-court, on Friday, Lewis Wilding, a young man, repairer underground, who lodged at the Mason's Anus Inn, Penydarren was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, at Dowlais, on the 23rd April.—Inspector Lamb said that on the day in question the defendant went to Dowlais police-station, and said he wanted to give himself up for running away from his lodgings. Witness asked the man if he had stolen anything, and he replied No." The inspector told him to take a walk, and later P.C. T. Lawton found the man in Market-street, bleeding from a wound on the throat. lIe was taken to the police-station, where a blood. stained razor was found in his pocket, and he had a wound on his throat three inches in length. Defendant said, I may as well do it, because people are running aftef me; they are following me all over Dowlais." At that time, however, the street was perfectly empty. Accused had since been a patient at the Infirmary. At the poliec-court, on Tuesday, Wilding was again brought up, charged with the offence.- Col. Lewis, Magistrates' Clerk, said the doctor had certified that the man was not of unsound mind.—The landlord of the Masons' Arms appeared, and offered to look after the man.—In dismissing him, the Stipendiary told Wilding that he must not do such a. thing again, or he would have to go for trial. Wilding, who appeared to feel his position, promised not to repeat the attempt.

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DOWLAIS. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—On the occasion of the anniversary of Ivor English Congrega- tional Chmvh, tho congregations, largely ei, augmented from other places of worship, en- joyed excellent sermons from the Rev. Ion a M. "Williams, of Llanelly, whoce visit created a deep impression. Mr. Williams preached thrice on Sunday, and again on Monday evening. The •collections towards the Church funds were very satisfactory. PREPARATIONS FOR WHITSUN.—Tha supreme effort of Messrs. J. S. Davies and Co., drapers, milliners, etc., High street, are being concen- trated in preparation for their great Whitsua Show. Whilst every branch in their several and combined establishments is furnished with a euperb and lavish stock of this season's pro- ductions, special attention has been paid to tha millinery department. Never before has the firm brought together from the leading centres of fashion such a wonderful accumulation of beautiful headwear. It is veritably, and in the fullest application of. the term, "a crowning success." WAEN* F .HR.-There was a large attendance- at the first Waen fair of the year, held yesterday (Thursday), on the mountain eminence at Twynywaen but, from a dealer's point of view, the event was disappointing, and consequently business was slow and little money changed handa Five-year-old cols, yearlings, and lwelsh mountain ponies had the readiest sale, large numbers of the latter being afterwards trucked to Shrewsbury and Bristol. There was no call for heavy carters" and colliery horses. The stock of cattle was poor, being limited to a moderate show of cows and calves; but a good lot of pigs fetched substantial prices. SUNDAY SCHOOL REFORM.—The third con. ference in connection with this movement was held on Tuesday evening at Beulah Chapel, Mr. D. Moriel (Beulah) presiding. On behalf 01 the local branch of the Sunday School Union, Mr. W. L. Daniel, Merthyr, explained to the representatives of the Welsh Sunday Schools in' particular, the advantages which would be obtained through affiliation with the parent Union. Several questions were put to Mr. Daniel and answered favourably. Ultimately a resolution was passed that it would be advan- tageous in many respects to the Welsh Sunday Schools to affiliate, and to further ask them tc consider the question within the next few weeks, when a further conference will be held to receive replies.—Councillor Isaac Edwards wrote, ex- pressing regret at his .unavoidable absence.

Dowlais Man with a Party of Card-sharpers. The locking of a railway compartment door, the sudden exit of four men through the othei doorway, and a chase along the metals a< Treforest was described to the Fontypridd Magistrates on Wednesday, when Samuel Davies, bookmaker, Dowlais, was charged with trespassing on the Taff Vale Railway. Mr. Ingledew, who prosecuted, told an exciting story. At TafTs Well, he said, four alleged car- sharpers entered a compartment which was also occupied by Christopher Jenkins, one of the company's servants. The three-card trick was manipulated by one of the party, and, according to Jenkins, two of the passengers lost 5s. each. When the train reached Treforest, Jenkins locked the door and accused the four men of card-sharping. When about to call the guard the four men disappeared through the other door, ran along the metals, and on to the main road, where one was captured, but he gave his wrong name and address. In company with Detectivo Edwards, Jenkins identified Davies when attending the Pontypridd sports. Defen dant, who did not appear, was fined 20s.

Vaynor and Penderyn District Council. The meeting of this Council was held, on Thursday afternoon, Mr. J. Rogers (chairman) presiding. The ether members present were, Mr. J. Price, Mr. David Evans, J.P., Mr T, B. Greatorex, and the Rev J. Hathren Davies. Also Mr Samuel (deputy clerk), Mr. R. C. Jenkins (surveyor), and Dr T. J. Webster. A draft agreement, in connection with the Cefn Bridge, was submitted to the Council, but as a clause inserted in the draft, making the terminus of the tramway in High-street, Cefn, near the Rising Sun, had been struck out, the seal of the Council was not affixed. The Rev. J. Hathren Davies proposed, and the Chairman seconded, that the Clerk of the Mer- thyr Council be written to calling his atten- tion to the striking out of the clause, and ask- ing that Council not to sign the draft in il3 present form.—This was agreed to. Tiie Rev. J. Hathren Davies gave notice of motion that at the next meeting the reappoint- ment of the Surveyor be considered. t

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