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will pw- dr£1 WA oll I 7 40 All past records of trading thrown to the winds. Sensational Increase in Burfnet*. ^J\ ^I W. L. EVANS & Co.'s Milliners have scored another big succesc, Daily crowds of Customers. VO\\ I Thousands of Hats Sold. ^a\ f-< £ 1 c!l I P vll I flll'i'l ^1^1 8 W. L. EVANS & Co. again reinforced with an IMMENSE j d^i.* A v 1. J. lL^u\H.l A 1^71 LI \J II. ||a B Wholesale Stock of Beautiful Hew Hats. Wf « • | u « 1 u J 1 u..„ af ^=LJI ful and energetic labours in the interests of public and \T\ /$M ,J j;- ft/W l\w 1 Our New Millinery makes a pleasing Show, and it also proves that clever hands have been at patrons alike. » \v N. Sui/ "•* 1 «f IV 1' 1 work, for more fascinating and becoming styles could not be wished for. If you want to follow the r 9 « ^fMS 1W t' I HU 11 i 1 fit -atest fashions in HATS, you can do so at little cost, if you choose it from our selection* EVERY DEPARTMENT is at the moment at the high- jy^y ? »| lj'4 ||. jl j 1 S 11 water mark of efficiency. For months preparations have Vk X^JjI) \ff%,y ';■ J i\ Sill jjlli I 1 '• g§ 1 W. L,. EVANS & Co. ]W 111 inafV Uof! H fi 11Q l»t PfQ nf Mpfthvr *8 been going on unseen, and to-day may be seen a Ware. -jfcjL& M\||lK||l'| I I is the Recognised l»IlIllH6Ijr noaul|UaI LI51 b U1 ifl^l tlljl ♦ e9 house stocked from floor to ceiling with all that is best in i II Ij l|| |1 jl R Business more brilliant than ever. The very best proof of the public the fashionab fj- hjj B 11 I appreciation of our untiring efforts and enterprise. J r V\T, L. EVANS & Co. are now overflowing with ||||i' Ia|.m|[j, i II jiW' jb** EVERY SUMMER NOVELTY. luMV^lpliwi \l\ 1 fik When you ask the question, where .n you are cordially invited to inspect the Magnificent Stocks of 'I V\l||»^/M|! "Wl III Hi Merthyr can I see the () (> the Prettiest and most Fashionable Coats, Costumes, Blouses, l\\111 'Iftjp |; JmM || Mil | 1 TTKTO t Blouse Robes, Princess Robes, Underskirts, and the large and .1. i l\|I || J Ifif if! fklS Hull <-y V jtvJu/X lilibl aIAXm varied Stocks in the Children's Section, &c., &c. 11 i ii ii ^#i 11 iw a nli fl Never before have Styles been so enticing, nor the materials in <their |\ \1 '111' I f/i f Hi I )// h *N k h exquisite colourings so charmingly beautiful, nor has so much thought H\lM|llK llullM MM H \l/B 1 j a ever been expended upon careful selection of only the most exclusive i\|rllf|\ 111 llSi I wm Km JIM | I B J Gf6&tcst V3fi6ty «{sa HIGH STREET, .f;L.. j. '}IV",

BARGOED EISTEDDFOD- A VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETING. FINE WEATHER AND LARGE ATTENDANCE. The fifth annual Eisteddfod was held at the tiew Hall, Bargoed, on Monday, in connection with the Workmen's Fund for the erection of feading rooms and institutes in the district. The officers of the committee were:—Councillor Walter Lewis (chairman), Councillor J. Acre- inan and Mr. E. W. Jon-es (vice-chairmen), Mr. J. Edmunds (treasurer), and Mr. W. Wilkams ^secretary); whilst the Rev. D. F. Walters, feev. D. L. EvaJis, and Mr. J. D&vies were lAiainQen of the Musical, Literary, and Am- bulance Committees. Each had worked hard to make the meeting' a success. Mr. Williajn Williams, the secretary, was very enthusiastic, and much of the credit for the success of the meeting was due to him. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a large attendance. The Rev. George Griffiths, pastoi of Penuel, Rhymncy, was the conductor of the proceedings, but, unfortunately, Sir Alfred Thomas M.P-. was not able to attend the gathering as itfl president. Councillor T. M. Jones Bargoed, was also unable to be present to give an address, owing to the meeting of the Gellygaer Council at Hcngocd. The Eis- teddfod, therefore, passed off without a presi- dential address.. The adjudicators were:—Mnsio, Mr. D. W. Lewis, Brynamman, and Mr. I. J. Hughes, Llwynhendy poetry, literature, and recitations, Rev J Dyfnallt Owen, Pontypridd, assisted by the Rev. T. Davies, Bargoed; ambulance competitions. Dr. J. Richa-nis (Hengoed), Dr. T. Ucwellyn. Dr. D. J. Thomas Dr. C. Reidy, and Dr. E H. Bowen, Bargoed. The accom- panists 'were Mr. C. Davies, Rhymney; Miss R Edmunds. Bargoed; and Mrs. J. Weaver, feargoed. M rs. H. J. Morgans. Bargoed sang the Eisteddfod song. and Mr. Dan Griffiths the fthairing song. Mr. T. D. Marthews was super- intendent of the ambulance competitions. Mr. {Tackson Withers, the proprietor of the New Hall with his characteristic kindness, lent the hall free of charge. THE AWARDS. Boys' Solo (15 entri.-l, Master Thomas Jenkins Mountain Ash; 2, divided between Masters' Henry J. Richards, Ystrad Mynach, 4od Albert Ganderton Bargoed. Welsh Recitation, "Y Ddafad Benllwyd" (7 entries).—Mr. Walter Jones, Gilfach. Pianoforte Solo, "Elfin Revels" (12 entnes). .Miss Florence John, Pontypool. Violin Solo, "Love Song" (7 competitors).- Master Willie Rees, Newbridge. Girls' Solo "The Guiding Star" (27 entries). I, Miss Winnie Rees, Llandaff; 2, Miss Gwen E. Smith, Ely. Cardiff. 'English Recitation, "Go, Go" (11 entries).— Miss Florrie Edwards, Cardiff. Best Love Letter.—Seven papers were sent In, the prize being awarded to Mr. Henry Morgan?, Bargoed. Pianoforte Solo, "Jasmine 14 entries).— Miss Gwen Griffiths, New Tredegar. Contralto Solo, "Within the Gates of Light" (19 entries).—Miss Maggie Davies, Ynyshir. Tenor Solo, "The Old Minstrel" (24 entries). —tMr. William Thomas, Cwmaman, Aberdare. Essay on "Socialilin. "-Five papers were sent m, but the adjudicator said that the competi- tors did not come up to the standard he had anticipated. The prize was divided between Mr. George Jones (Madoc Fychan), Brecon. and another competitor, whose name did not transpire. t Pianoforte Solo, "Chansonette Villanette" (15 eompetitors).-Miss Susie Hopkins. Ystalyfera. Open Recitation, "Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" (28 competitors).—The prize was divided between Miss Florrie Ed. wards, Cardiff, and Mrs. E. Owen, Pontlottyn. Essay on "The Best Method to Solve the Problem of Unemployed."—Eight papers were sent in for a prize of JE2. The Rev. J. Dyfn- alit Owen, in making his award, paid a high tribute to two papers—one in English and one in Welsh. That of "Never Idle" he had re- read several times, because of its fine outlines; whilst the writer of the Welsh paper had fore. shadowed many of the points included in the Budget. He suggested to the committee of the Eisteddfod, or the committee themselves, they ehould have the two papers printed and dis. tributed throughout the country, as a means of dispelling wrong impressions upon the un- employment question. The prize was divided between the Rev. W. P. Roberts. WesJeyan minister, Bargoed, and Mr. R. H. Davies, Ton Pientre. Tenor Solo, "My Childhood's Days" (21 en. tries).—Mr. Anthony Jones, Mountain Ash. t Boys' Choir. — For the best rendering of .Tiger, Tiger." the committee offered prizes of ~5 and £ 1- Only two choirs appeared; Darran Las did not turn up. The first to sing was Bethania'Boys (Mountain Ash), conductor, Mr. Albert Jones; and second, Merthyr Vale Boys' Choir, conductor, Mr. Idris J. Jenkins, A.C. In giving his award, the adjudicator said that in former years boys were allowed to sing very much as they liked, but thanks to the modern education in every phase, this was now chang- ed. Choir No. 1: The tone was very good, and voices well balanced; but in the first part,' they

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Bargoed May Day Show. VERY SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. ALL ANTICIPATIONS EXCEEDED. Bargoed presented an animated appearance on Monday, two big events, the May Day Show and the Eisteddfod, contributing to bring thou- sands from all direotions. The show surpassed all the expectations of the committee, both in the merit of the exhibits as well as in the atten- dance, which ,&t one part of the day, was com- pud at between six and seven thousand. The money takings at the gates amounted to iluo. The weather was all that could be desired. The exhibits were exceptionally numerous and exceptionally fine, and with careful manage- ment, the Show Committee can scarcely fail to realise that the Bargoed May-Day Show gives promise of becoming a. really big thing. The attendance was a record one, and thus the fourth annual show has become the first in or- cter of merit- The Fleur-de-lis Silver Band, under the conduciorship of Mr. L. Evans added to the general enjoyment, and discoursed the following selections of music: Grand march "Claremont" (T. Brookfield); fantasia, "Ravensdale" (J- ,mA-TT Greenwood); waltz, "Spring Blossom" (T- H. Wright) ? selection, "American Beauties" (Greenwood); schottische, "Pleasant moment" (A. Bourne); overture, ,,p "Les Martyrs" (Donizetti); valsette, "Love s R?qu»«t" (Maurice Rayner); selection, "Harry Lauder's Songs" (J. 0rd Hume); fantasia, "V H- lage Carnival" (Maurice Rayn-er); processional march, "Edina" (J. Oi-d Hume); ba.rn dance, "Two and Two" (A. Bourne); selection, Old Memories" (W. Runnier); polka, "Ring of Roses" (A. Bourne); waltz, "Will o' the Wisp" (A. Bourne); selection, 'Old; Favourites (W. Rimmer)- lancers, "Pageant" (Warwick .Wil- li ato); quadrilles, "In the Park" (A. Bourne); finale, "God Save the King." JUDGES AND OFFICIALS. The in the various competitions were: -Horses: -EIr Dow, M.R.C.V.S., Pontypridd; Mr. J. Maddocks, Rhymney, Mr. J. Williams, Sealand near Bridgend; Mr. Chas. Amery, Osbaston near Monmouth. Timbering: Mr. W. T. Bowen, Bargoed; Mr. D. Lewis, Pen- gam; Mr G. Yorath, Penrhiwceiber; Mr. Wal- ter Jone.s Aberbargoed; and Mr. G. VVatkins, New Tredegar. Boring: Mr. W. T. Bowen, Bargoed; Mr. D Lewis, Pengam; Mr. G. Yor- ath, Penrhiwceiber;, Mr. Walter Jones, Aber. bargoecl. Mr Enoch Winston, Bargoed; and Mr. G. Wat kins New Tredegar. Novelty: The Prea dent, Chairman, and Secretary. Fire Bri- gades: Cpt. D. Tiiley, Cowbndge; Capt. A. E. Webb Brynmawr; Capt. W. H. Fisher, Rhymney Capt. E. Brooke, Pontypridd; Lieut, John T. Edwards, Pentre; Lieut. F. Baulch, Pontypool Timekeepers: Messrs. H. J. Hi les, Bargoed; Thomas Rees, Bargoed; and T. W. Evans. Aberbargoed- OfficialsPresident, Councillor W. B. Lloyd vica presidents Messrs. 'D. F. Pritchard, A. Buchan and Co., The Rhondda Valley Brewer- ies Co., Ltd. W. J. Drain, Ben Newton, E. E. George, T. *R. Giddings, Thomas and Evans, A. J. Withers Dr. Dan Thomas, J.P., Dr. L. Llewelyn Dr. C. Reidy, Messrs. Gus Jones, D. M. Yorwertb, D. S. Jones, Reg. NNTilliams, L. P. Edwards, Percy S. Phillips, W. Williams and Sons, John Davies, M. Thomas, David Phillips, James Ward, Jenkin Morgan, W. Green, Evan Phillips, Mrs. Walters, and Mrs. Powell. Committee.—Mr. D. M. Yorwerth (chairman), Mr. Gus Jones (vice-chairman). Mrs. T. J. Jones, J. H. Todd, T. L. Bowen, C. Jenkins Ed. Evans. H. F. Hiles, S. Win- ston, Reg. Bovt, E. Morgan, John Thomas, Thomas Rees, V. Lanjre, T. R. Ccddinga, Reg. Williams, J. A. Williams, E. Winston, Capt. T. Jones, Mes, L. Jenkins, T. W. Thomas, T. Edwards G F. Carver, J. Davies. Thomas Jones (haulier) G. T. Woodward, Ben Newton. W. J. Drain Evao While, E. E. George, P. Williams, F. D. Watkins, W. Haydon. F. G. Bird, A. Bates E. J- Jones, A. Shears, and W. Ebswort'h; hon. secret,w Mr. E/G. Stapleton; assistant secretary, Mr. Alf. Thomas. The Eisteddfod too, was a financial success. Although the takings at the door are said to have been less than last year, the number of tickets so!d at the collieries was considerably .2, more, and it is anticipated that, on the whole, the profit will work out at something like £80. PRIZE WINNERS. Eor best pair of cart mares or geldings and cart, wagon trollev or van, tho property of a merchant or contractor.—I, William Whiting. Aberdare: 2. Giles and Harrap. Brewery, Merthyr; o. Henry Griffiths, Treharris. Best pair of cart mares or geldings, as above, whoso owner livpj within a riadius of two milts of the Junction Hotel, Bargoed.-I, Thomas Jones. r Bargoed; 2, F. G. Finner, Bargoed. Best cart mare or gelding and cart, wagon or trolley, the property of a builder or coal merchant. -1, F. U. Finner, Bargoed; 2. James James, Mer- thyr. Best heavy mare or gelding and cart or wagon, suitable for a wine and spirit merchant, bottler, or any other trade.-l, Giles and Ilarrap, Brewery, Merthyr; John Evans Koyal Stores. Merthyr; 3, Thomas Thomas, Dowiais. Best light mare or gelding and cart or float, suit- abie for any trade.—i, David Jones, Mountain Ash; 2, Thomas Brothers, Macsycwmmcr; 3, Thomas li. Jerman, Dowiais. For best mare or gelding and baker's Cobnrg or covered cart.—1, James" John, New Tredegar; 2, Co- operative Society, Bargoed- reserved, E. A. Lewis, Bargoed. I Fqr best mare or gelding or butcher's cart.-I, John Evans, Merthyr- 2 Henry Griffiths, Trehar- ris: 3, Thomas Thomas,'Dowiais. For best mare or gelding, and fishmonger s or greengrocer's cart.—l Jack Collins, Merthyr; 2, James Bryant, Dowiais; 3, Thomas Williams, Tree lewis. is For best hackney colt or fiUy, two years old.— 1, with-held; 2, W. J. Williams. Glyndyrus, Mer-. tbyr. For best care mare or gelding, suitable for agri- cultural purposes.—l, W. Whiting, Aberdare: 2, Giles and Harrap, Merthyr; 3, Bees Price, Bar- goed. For horses, 16 bands and under, to be driven.- 1; Dr. S. Cromwell Jones, Merthyr; 2, Griffith Phillips, Ferndale; 3 John Evans. Merthyr. For speed and action 16 hands and under, first prize, silver cup.—i T Vaisev, Pontypoot, Wetsh Kitty"; 2, Jack Collins, Merthyr. lor best mare, suitable for posting only.—1. with- held; 2 W. H. "Mills, Bargoed. For best milkman's turn-out 1, David Jones, Mountain Ash; 2 W. j. williaras. Glyndyrus, Merthyr. V For best cob, 15 hands and under, to be ridden. -1. Dr. S. Cromwell Jones, Merthyr; 2. Griffith Phillips, Ferndale- 3, John Evans. Merthyr. For best mare or gelding, suitable for under- ground work l and 2 John Davies and Sons, Maes- ycwmmer, "Mabon" 'and "Bival Turk"; 3. Bees Price, Bargoed. For best mare or gelding, which has worked underground three months prior to May 10th, 1909.— 1, L. P. Udwards, Bargoed, "Norman"; 2, L. P. Edwards, "Silver." For best pony, 13 hands and under, to be ridden.— 1, James Millward Merthyr: 2, W. J. Davies, Aber- bargoed; 3, R. Morgan. Gellygaer. For best and most novel turn-out representing any local indtistry.-I w. J. Davies, Bargoed; 2. Thos. David, Bargoed. For best fancy dress in parade, mounted on horse. -1. "Emperor of Koine"; 2, "Duke of Suffolk." For most novel in parade, on fooL-I. "The Bud- get"; 2, "Darby and Joan." Timbering (colliers).-l. George Jones, Bargoed; 2, Richard Evans, Crumlin. Timbering (timbermen).-l, George Nash, Cwm- bran; 2, John Messer, Bargoed; 3, Arthur Will- iams, Crumlin. Boring (hammer and drill).—1. Ilarry Bitt, Bar- good; 2, Morris Williams. Bargoed; h c, William Arnold, Bargoed. Fire Brigades.—One man manuaL—X, Newport, 2, Brynmawr; 3, Brynmawr. Two men manual.—1, Cwmbran; 2, Bargoed; 3, Bargoed. Four men martual.-I, Cwmbran; 2, Newport; 3, Abersychan. Hose carL-I, ewmbran- 2, Brynmawr. Hose cart (confined to Gellygaer Urban District Council Fire Brigade).—1. Pengam Squad; 2, Bar- goed Squad; 3, Trelewis Squad. Hàye you anything tQ Sell? Advertise in our Want Columns, and it is as srood as sold.

MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS. ALL PRAISE DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. The daughter who has a mother's advice to guide her through her early married life is fortunate indeed. Many a pain is softened and much of the mystery of life is revealed to a daughter that otherwise would have to be learned by bitter ex- perience. Mrs. Marlor, whose statement is published below, tells in a few words what she thinks of Dr. Morse's Indian Root PiUs. She has tried them and speaks from experi- ence, as well asherdaugh- ters' experi- ence. They all praise them and are grateful for the beneficial results de- rived from their use. "I am pleased to say," writes Mrs. Marlor, of 23, Carlisle Street, off Ward Street, Manchester, thatl have received great benefit from Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, suffering as I did from Constipation and womanly weaknesses. They are a most excellent remedy, from the fact that they are gentle and mild in their action, and are just what this kind of medi- cine should be. My two married daughters take them with the same beneficial results, and we would not be without them at any price." Sold by Chemists agd Stores, price 1/1J per bottle, or The W. H. Comstock Co., r* Ltd., 31, Parnnedon Avenue, London, E.C.

Dishonest Abertysswg Boots. SMART CAPTURS At Tredegar Police Court, on Monday, Ernii Halford, 21, a, stableman and boots, employed at the McLaren Hotel, Abertysswg, was charg- ed with stealing a. suit of clothes, the property of Alfred Burridge, billiard marker at the hotel, and a gun and several pairs of boots, the property of the proprietor, Mr. W. Con- stance Price. The articles were identified by the owners, Mr. Price stating that the gun was hanging up in the kitchen, and one of the pairs of boots was taken from his private room, The suit of clothes was taken from a drawer in Burridge's room. Prisoner, according to the evidence of Mr. Price, mugt have "watched him going to bed, and made off with the things in the early hours of the morning.—P.C. Brace (stationed at Abercarn) said he saw the prisoner carrying a. sack across his shoulders, and stop- ped him. Prisoner put the bag down, and sat on it. The offioer asked him if he was changing his "diggings," and searched his batr. On put- ting his hand into the bag he felt the gun and prisoner said it was a walking stick, but on pulling it out, he found it to be a gun. Prisoner then said, "Oh, yes. I have been a soldier." Halford then admitted stealing the articles from the McLaren Hotel, and witness took him into custody. Previous convictions at Coleford, and Lydney were proved, and prisoner was committed for three months with hard labour.—P.C. Brace was highly commended by the Bench for the smart manner in which no captured the prisoner without previously helv- ing received any information

BLACKWOOD POLICE COURT. FBIDAY.—Before Mr. John Green (in the chair), Mr. T. P. White, Mr. J. D. Thomas, Mr. Lewie Jones, Mr..Lewis Mifca. Mx. E J. Morris,d Mr. Seth Phillips. COAL STEALING.—Emma Beerr and Thomas ..Henry Beerr, two little children, were sum- moned for stealing a quantity of coal, value 6d., the property of Bargoed Coal Company, on the 7th of April.—The police officer stated that he saw the children with the coal, and he saw their mother, who admitted that she sent the children for some coal, adding that they had ordered a load of ooal, but it had not been delivered.—The mother was ordered to pay the costs, 10s.-Anne Freeman, married woman Argoed, was fined 5s.' for stealing a quantity of coal, value 6d., the property of Bargoed Coal Company. IJNTENANTABLE HOUSES.—The Abercarn Ur. ban District Council made an application for an order upon the trustees of Llanover Estate to close some old houses at Pant-row, New. bridge, which had been reported as unfit for j human habitation.—Mr. H. S. Lyne, Newport. consented, on behalf of the trustees, for an order to be made, stating that the lease had expired, and the people continued to occupy the old houses.—An order was made. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. Septimus Griffitfip, collier, Newbridge, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly, and refusing to quit the Beaufort Arms, Newbridge, on the 21st of April.-—Colin Garley, the landlord of the Beaufort Arms, was summoned by the police for permitting drunkenness, on his licensed pre- mises.—Mr. H. S. Lyne, (solicitor, prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr. Corner, barris- ter, Hereford (instructed by Mr. T. C. Grif- fiths), defended. Septimus Griffiths said he went to the Beaufort Arms about 10.30 in the morning, and had two bottles of stout. Then he had some rum, and ,got so drunk that he -had no recollection, of anything after. He was told that he was turned out about 1.40. He spent 4s. there.—Mr. Lyne said Griffiths had teen drinking at the house from 10.30 in the morning until 1.40, when he was ejected by the police, in a helplessly drunken state.-p C Baker, stationed at Newbridge, said lie was called to the Beaufort Arms at 1.40 p.m., and saw Septimus Griffiths staggering drunk. The landlord said that he came there drunk and refused to go out. Witness asked the landlord if he supplied him with any drink, and ho said "No." The following day he served Griffiths with a. summons for being drunk at the Beau- fort Arms, and Griffiths !;Jiid he had been drink- ing at the house. He went there about 10.30 in the morning, and got so drunk that he did not remember what happened, only that he had two bottles of stout when he went there, and then had some rum. He (witness) afterwards saw the landlord's wife. who said that she was going to Newport by train that morning, and she saw Griffiths conling from the direction of Abercarn, drunk. On her arrival at Newport she sent a message back to her husband.—The barman said Griffiths came in drunk, and the landlord told him not to supply him with any- thing nor allow him to pay for anybody there. -Griffiths was again called, and he said he was a collier, living at 51, Greenfield-terrace, New- bridge. On Wednesday, April 21st, he went to the Beaufort Arms about 10.30 in the morn- ing, and he called for a bottle of f-tout. which was served by the barman, who served him with another bottle of stoirt. He also had some rum. He had no drink in any other bouse that day. Mr. Comer addressed the Bench on behalf of the landlord, pointing out that if their Worships decided to convict him. he would be a ruined man. as the house belong- ed to a brewery. He urged their Worships not to believe a word of what Griffiths had raid. and called several witnesses, who gave quite a different version of the case.-The magistrates retired to consider the case, and on their re- turn. the Chairman said that they had decided to dismiss the charge against the landlord, and the man Griffiths would be fined 40s., or one month's imprisonment. ASSAULT.-Anne Basham was summoned for assaulting Ann Williams. They are both mar- ried women, Living at Pontilanfraith. -There was a cross-summons against Anne Williams for assaulting Anne Basham as far back as the 4th of Februa.ry.-The magistrates adjourned the that case for two months, in order to give them an opportunity to settle the matter. However, they were as far off as ever.—Mr. T. C. Grif- fiths, Blackwood, represented Basham, and Mr. Mathews, Newport, represented Williams -The Beach decided to hind both parties over, to be I of good behaviour for six months, in the sum I t of £10, and each one to pay her own costs. 1 ASSAULT AND DAMAGE. — William Jenkins, 1 Edward-street, Pengam, was summoned for as- J saulfeing Olenzo Clarke at Eld ward-street, Pen- gam, on the 10th of April; also for assaulting I and beating Mary Lewis at the same time. He was further charged with committing malicious damage to a window, to the amount of 11&. 4d., the property of John Isaac same street.—Mr. Jones (from the office of Mr Spickett. solicitor, Pontypridd) prosecuted, and defendant pleaded guilty, stating that lie lost his temper under great, provocation. Jea.ousy was at the bottom of all ill,:?, because he had opened a small shop in the place.-Defendatit was fined 40>. in each case for assaulting the women, and ordered to pay the damage to the window, and all costs, amounting to £ 4 16s. 10d., or two months, the women to receive £ ] each out of the amount. STEALING MoNm.-Fdwaxd Robinson, one of the tra.mping fraternity, was charged with stealing money from a till at the Railway Hotel. Crumlin, the property of Mrs. Novello Davie?, j —Defendant was committed to prison for three 1 months with hard labour. I A SINK;EE'S THEFT.—Joseph Peach, sinker, was charged with breaking .into a lock-up >õbop at Fleur-de-lis on the 18th of October last, and stealing therefrom twelve clocks, twenty-two ladies' and gents' watches, eighteen seal com- pares,, four dozen pairs of spectacles, one watch-case, .two bracelets, and eome gold "and silver brooches, to the valuo of £ 10, the pro- perty of Phillip Muntz, watchmaker. Fleur-de- lis.—Accused had nothing to say, only that ho was hard up at the time.—He was committed to prison for four months-with hard labour. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. David Davies and Samuel Herlor were summoned for disorderly conduct in Ivor-street, Fleur-de-lis, on the 10th of April.-YTerior was fined IOL-t., or seven days. —Davies did not appear, and a warrant was issued. BAD LANGUAGE.—George Stockdale, of Owin- feliafach, was ordered to pay 20s. for using bad language in the street, or in default fourteen days' imprisonment. THREE MONTHS. Reginald Scardifield was charged with attempting to commit an indeoent assault upon Mary Ann Flower, of Pontllan- fraith, on May 6tli. --Complainant said she and I her sister went to Cardiff, returning with the train due at Hengoed about 9 p.m. They were walking from Maesycwmmer home, and her sis- ter was in front of her. A man came on a bicycle without a light. He went on a bit, and turned back, and took hold of complainant and threw her down. She screamed, and he put his hand on her mouth to prevent her screaming. She offered him all the money she had (11s.) to let her go. Then her sister came on the scene, and a man. Prisoner bolted, leaving his bi- j cycle. They went to the poiioe-station to give information, and took the bicycle with them. Whilst they were at the police-station, -the,man f came to claim the bicycle, and was taken into custody.—Defendant denied in strong terms any knowledge of the offence, stating that he had never seen her before he saw her at the police-station. He left his machine on the side of the road and went to the field, and when he returned his machine was missing. The magistrates did not believe his story, and com- mitted him to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. SClIOOL"CASBS.-The following were summon- ed for neglecting to send their children to school Ui,%m Cobley, Alaesyewmmer, 209.; Samuel Roberts, ditto, John Davies, ditto, 5s.; John Rowlands, ditto, 10s.; Charles A. Preece, Pengam, 5s.; Henry Evans, Pengam, in respect, of two children, 20s.; John Williams, Pengam, 5s.; William Davies, Fleur-de-lis, 5s. Henry Preece, ditto, 5s.; Williams Barnes, ditto, 10s.; William Francis, ditto, 5s.; Wil- liam Newman, ditto, 5s.: William J. Dando, ditto, 5s.; Henry Dyer, df.tto, 5s.; Joseph Hy. Bissett, ditto, 5s.

It is stated on good authority that the Lords will not reject any of the Government's pro- posals embodied in the Finance Bill. Bishop Gore, of Birmingham, is this week conducting a campaign on behalf of his fund for the furtherance of Church work in the diooese. Messrs. J. R. Parkinton and Co. state that the shipments of port for April amount to 8,923 pipes (Great Britain 2,336 pipes), making 34,840 pipes for four months, against 32,809 pipes in 1908. The sherry shipments were 3,329 butts, making 11,676 butts for four months, as compar- ed with 10,959 butts for the corresponding pe- riod of last year.

DISFIGURED BY HUMOUR On Face-Suffered Six Years-Unfit to be seen-Profeaional Treatment and Even Famous Skin Hospital Utterly Failed- Stubborn Sycosis Cured by Cuticura. In September of 1902 I waa affected with a small eruption on the left side of the face. I took no notice of it and continued to shave, trying simple remedies such as cold creams, etc., but as it continued to spread I went to a local doctor who at first thought it was an eczema but later he found it was sycosis. I was not fit to be seen as it had spread from left to right and it was all red running watery sores. He treated me with ointments at first and then as it did not get better he gave me the high frequency treatment and later used the X-rays on me. But it did not improve so I went to Hospital and was under Dr. 's care. He gave me the same treatment as I was given before. I attended the hospital six months but it would not go. I attendect. the Skin Hospital for several weeks with little or no improvement. I decided to try Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills, and my face is now clear fro m all traces of sycosis. I enclose the Skin Hospital card as evidence of my treatment. My case lasted six years. Robert T. Hiilman, 66, Ruby Place, Kemptown, Brighton. Eng., Jan. 26,

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-It!i -w were inclined to do a little shouting. They also failed to jump from one time to another. Boys were apt to rush away, and unless the conductor was very determined, they -vojd overpower him. Choir No. 2: Very good voices, but of lighter weight and smaller size than the others. They had, however, gooj i'J tonation, excellent time, and were icept under better control. The first prize wouid go to Merthyr Vale, and thy second to Mounta a Ash. Recitation (the successful piece to be sent in as one of the test pieces at the 1910 Kissedc- fod).—Ten papers were received, the S-st being that of Mr. G. Griffiths, Bryngwrion, Mer*hjr. The adjudicator remarked that it v/is far wo lengthy. The subject of the piece was Mr. D.' Lloyd George, Baritone Solo, "Gwalia's Warrior" (30 en- I tr,ie,.s).-Prizo divided between Messrs. J. James Davies, Rhymney, and Dan Griffiths, Bargoed. For the test piece on "The Transfiguration," a prize of two guineas and the chair was offer- ed. Five papers were sent in* three in Wel^h and two in English, the best of the lot being that of the Rev. R. S. Rogers. Rhos, Mountain Ash. The rev. gentleman was chaired in the orthodox manner, a. large number of bards con- tributing to the striking scenes which culmin- ated with Mr. Dan Richards rendering the chairing song. Juvenile Choir, "Sleep, Gentle Lady."—The committee offered two priaas of £ 5 and J61, but only two choirs entered, viz.: Merthyr Vale Juvenile Choir (conductor, Mr. Idris Jenkins) and Mountain Ash Young Choristers (conduc- tor, Mr. William Morris). The adjudicator, in making his award, said the" choir that sang-first did so without any music. The girls gave a splendid rendering, although the altos,were somewhat light to answer the sopranos. The intonation was splendid. and the reading gener- ally good. Occasionally, some of the voices were weak, especially in the lower tones. The time was well maintained and carefully con- trolled by the conductor, who evidently fully understood children's voices. Choir No. 2 sang with accompaniment, which sometimes was an advantage, and at other times-a disadvantage. The cho-ir. too, was a mixed one. The time was very good, and the reading very well done, but sometimes they got, slightly out of control. Ho had no hesitation in giving the prize to the choir that sang first (Merthyr Vale). Soprano Solo, "Hear ye. Israel" (27 competi- tors).—Miss Blodwen Coslett, Pontypridd. Ambulance Competitions.—One man contest: Divided between Messrs. Stanley Budd, Aber- tillery, and David Morgan, Bedlinog. In the team competition, eight teams entered, the first prize being given to Bedlinog No. 1 team (Mr. Tom Thomas, captain), and sncond to Six Bells No. 2 team, Abertillery (Mr. Tom Phillips, captain). Baritone Solo, "Lead Kindly, Light" (28 en- tries).—Mr. Isaac T. Doughton, Ebbw Vale. For the best Hymn-tune, 28 papers were sent in, the first pPlza being awarded to Mr. P. H. Alexander, Porth; 2, Mr. E. Edwards, Han- bury-road, Bargoed. Congregational Choir, "God, Give Me Thy Grace. "—Only one choir appeared upon the platform, viz.. Glandwr, Llanhilleth (conductor. Mr. David Edwards). The adjudicator said they were well worthy of the prize. Male "Voioo Competition.— Only one party put in an appearance for a prize of £ 21 for the best rendering of "The Reveille," viz., Moun- tain Ash Orpheus Party (conductor, Mr. Henrv bert Llewellyn). Commenting upon their per- formance, Mr. Lewis said^the piece was a most difficult one, owing to the changing of the char- acters- The rendering, however, fully entitled the party to the prize. Welsh Recitation, "Breuddwvd Ola'r Llof- rudd" (12 entries).—Mr. Samuel Owen, Bar- goed. Duett, "Own Selection" {14 entries).—Mr. D. Pennar Williams and Mr. Anthony Jones, of Mountain Ash. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION. Principal interest was centred in the chief choral competition for the best rendering of the "Hallelujah Chorus," for which a prize of jS20 was offered. The choirs took the platform in this order:—(1) Bedlinog United (conductor, Mr. R- Powell); (2) Glandwr, Llanhilleth (Mr. David Edwards); (3) Fochriw United (Mr. Dl. Jenkins); (4) Bargoed United (Mr. David Rob- erts). Mr. Lewis, at the outset of the,adjudi- cation, eaid that he and his co-adjudicator had come to a unanimous decision as to which was the best choir, although there was very little difference between them. Mr. T. J. Hughes. in giving his detailed remarks, stated that they had heard some very good renderings cf that old piece. wh:cb was quite as fresh now as over it was. The competition had been very good. Choir Np- 1 was very good at times. The altos could be a little finer in some parts. On the high notes they were somewhat coarse. They possessed fine voices, but had a tendency to squeak. The balance was good, and the attack was,rather good, especially in the open- ing, where they pronounced their "h's." The phrasing could be better. There was a fault in the breathing; the breath should be taken on the "Lord of—Lords," and not where it was done. "Lord—of Lords." The crescendo could have been improved upon. The conception. too was very good, as also was the tempo. The words., ''Lord Omnipotent," could have been more distinct. There could have been a little more pronouncement dn "Hallelujah," but nevertheless it was a very fine rendering. Choir No. 2: Voices good, sopranos rather soueaky at times, e-pecially on the "F" and "G." Altos fair. There were two or three altos who were rather pronounced. The unison was very good at the opening. The phrasing was rather good. but the crescendo was not worked up to the point. Conception fair; tempo rather too quick, and the choir suffered as the result, and they went "rickety-rockety" for a time. They did not keep strict time. On the whole, it was a fair performance. Choir No. 3: Sopranos good, but not bright, especially on the top notes; tenors not quite clear. They sang the upper notes in perfect unison, and it was evident that some of them were not accustomed to practising together. The tenors were rather weak at times, and other times too pronounced. The attack was fair, but they felt that the voices did not strike to- gether. The phrasing wsn rather good, but the crescendo was not worked up tQ the climax. J iiimai>»"" vl Conception was fair, but tempo was rather slow, with the result that the intonation was faulty. The rendering was fairly good. Choir 0,.ir No. 4: Voioes very good, but possibly the altos could have been more pronounced at sometimes they were rather weak. The attock was fair, but they lacked in unison in the open- ing attack of "Lord of Lords." The phrasing was very good. Conception and tempo very good, but they lacked slightly in steadiness. ( The intonation at the cadences was cloudy at times; they were not out of tune, but they were hardly in unison with the instruments. In the attack and conception, they dm excep- tionally well. The choir gave a very fine ren- dering. but had not the power needed for toe "Hallelujah Chorus." The two choirs which stood out foremost were Nos. 1 and 4 and of these, No. 1 (Bedlinog) were unquestionably the best. The prize was awarded accordingly. Before the cW of the proceedings, the con- ductor called upon the Rev. T. Richards, Vicar of Bargoed, to move a vote of thanks to Mr. Jackson Withers, the proprietor of the Hau. Mr. Richards said he did so with the greatest pleasure. Mr. Withers had again given the committee th« u*e of that magnificent hall at a great inconvenience to h'lraelf, and then- warmest thanks were due to him for th-,8. Mr. Withers was a most excellent gentleman, and that was not the first occasion upon which the hall had been given to the people of Btfgoed. His (the Vicar's) praver was that Mr. Withers mieht live long, and that his shadow would new £ Z E -Mr. W. Williams (the secre- tary) seconded the vote, and three cheers were given for Mr. Withers. -1