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ESTABLISHED 1858. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son (Mr. WYNDHAM J. PRICHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), EEG to direct attention to their couveniently- sitnated AUCTION MART, where they carry on Business as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and GENERAL AGENTS. t „ d Consignments of all kinds of Marketable Goods are received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditiously and advantageously as possible. Sales of Household Furniture aro held at frequent periods, and specia! facilities offered for the disposal Of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. Sales of Property conducted. Auction Mart. Court-street. Merthyr Tydnl. SALE NO. 360. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. BALE OF RELIABLE AmTSOTIND HOUSEHOLD PIJRNITURE, PIA NO. PTRn. GT.ASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son (ME. WINDHAM J. PRTCHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), WILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious and convenient AueM/X. Mart, as above, the FIRST WEPNRfi,>AT Ii"» LIVERY MONTH, a large and varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointments. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every eare taken to give satisfaction. The 8ale will commence at Two o'clock in the Afternoon. Punctual attendance is respsctfully requested. Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil ESTABLISHED 187{¡- J. LLOYD ATKINS (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, fcEUHFAELOG COTTAGE, DOWLA13 Valuations !or Probate, Administrations, and Mort gages, also for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, &c Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED DOWLAIS. SALE Of DESIRABLE LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES. Mr. J. Lloyd Atkins (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute) IS instructed to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the MOUNT PLEASANT INN, DOWLAIS, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH, 1909, at 7.30 p.m. (sub- ject to such Conditions of Sale as shall there and then be read), the following PROPERTIES: LOT I.-All that Leasehold Dwelling houic, Garden, and Premises, being No. 20. Berry-square, Dowlais, now in the occupation of tho Owner. These Premises are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years from the 2nd of August, 1854, subject to the annual Ground Rent of 15s. 6d. LOT 2.—All those Two Leasehold Dwelling-houses Gardens, and Premises, being Nos. '244 and 245, Lower High-street, Dowlais, now let to weekly tenants at rentals amounting yearly to £ 18 Is. LOT 3.—All that Leasehold Dwelling-honse, Garden, and Premises, being No. 24H, Lower High- street. Dowlais, now let to a weekly tenant at a rental amounting yearly to B)2 7s. Lots 2 and 3 are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years from the 1st of November, 1888, subject to the annual ground rent of Bl 8s. 2d., which will be equally proportioned between the respective Lots. LOT L— All that Leasehold Dwelling house, Garden, and Premises, being No. 36. Greenfield- terrace, Gellifaelog, Dowlais, now let to a monthly tenant at a rental amounting yearly to E13. LOT 5.-All that Leasehold Dwelling-honse, Garden, and Premises, being No. 37, Greenfield. terrace, Gellifaelog, Dowlais now let to a monthly tenant at a rental amounting yearly to £ 13. LO$ 4 and 5 are held under two Leases for terms •> veara from the '59th of jgepfcean'^i* 1899. is-Uy^et to il. arnual v* -Kmi i each houstj. For further particulars, as to- Lots i, 2, and 3, apply to W. D. ROBT. LEWIS, Esq., Solicitor, Dowlais and Bargoed and as to Lots 4 and 5. to JOHN THOMAS JONES, ESQ., Solicitor, Dowlais or, as to the whole of the Lots, to the Auctioneer, Gellifaelog, Dowlais. DOWLAIS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A LL those TWO LEASEHOLD DWELLING- J\ HOUSES and PREMISES, with Gardens, nituate and being Nos. i8 and 19, Berry Square, Dowlais. These premises produce the yearly rental of 121 9s. Od., and are held under a lease for a term of 99 years from the 2nd of Avigust, 1851, subject to the annual ground rent of El is. 3d. Further particulars from Mr. J. LL. ATKINS, ? Auctioneer, &c., Dowlais. ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan I. Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS. HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, (SURVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. 'SALES conducted of House Property, Shares. Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Hea4 Office- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed TONG & COBON, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GUAGERS BROKERS, &a. HEAD OFFICE:— Auction Chambers, Brynmawr. TEL. P.O. 18. Sales of every description arranged for with I prompt settlement. Valuations for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage I exped;tiously completed. LICENSING BUSINESS A SPECIALITY. (SUMMER TOURS To GLASGOW, FIRTH OF CLYDE, Y SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, BELFAST, I PORTRUSH, NORTH OF IRELAND, ISLE OF MAN, From BRISTOL, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, 9 and NEWPORT. E CIRCULAR TOUR to Glasgow, Edin- I burgh, London, &c. A Guide Book and all particulars Free from ALSX. GBKGOK, 13, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. WHITE STAR LINE I* R°YAL MAIL STEAMERS. tiAKQF.STSTE AMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING nrTwA%S,TON-CHERBOURC}- RF>VAL YNRF UV,IOWN-N1-W YORK. rllHne atOnE.nl? STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Queenstown Westbound, and Plymouth Lasthomid. — M'SSiteX,-w,d-,uoe 2 LIVERPOOL via Weknstown. COTRIO Friday, May 28 CVMRTC° F°S™T'" June 12 BALTIC Friday, .June 4|CVMRIC.. YAR juiv 10 And Regularly Thereafter y WHITE STAR-DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade CANADA Thur., May 27 j DOM.NIOS, Thur!, June l0 LAURKNTIC. Thur., June 3 MKOANTIC, Thur., JUNE 17 Por further particulars apply to Local Agents; or to ISM AY. IMK1E & CO., 30. James-street Liver- pool; Southampton*. 1, Cockspiir^street, S.w.( an<j Leadenhall-street. Loiid^on. E^C. PUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL U STEAMERS. LUST AND FASTEST VES&ELS IN THE WORLD LARGEST AND FASTKST STKAMERS TO BOSTON. .aOM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. „ TO MKW YORK. T0 BOSTOX. J^,nPariia Sat., May 221 Saxonia lues., June 1 Tues., May 25 | Ivemis Tues., June 15 CANADA FAST ROUTII SPECIAL RATES. L.vsiseflj, AUCTION SUMMARY. Mr. J. LLOYD ATKINS. May 2S—Leasehold Properties at Dowlais. Private Treaty-Leasehold Premises at Dowlais. Messrs. J. M. BERRY and SON. Sale of Licensed Slaughterhouse. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. May 26—Furniture at Market Hall, Merthyr. Messrs. EDWARDS BROS. May 24-Household Furniture at Dowlais. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. June 2-Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Mr. D. W. HOWELL. May 26—Leasehold Premises at Treharris. Messrs. STEPHENSON & ALEXANDER. May 22—Freehold Mineral Property at Llanfabon Mr. E. THOMAS. May 24-Leasehold Dwelling-House at Tredegar. Business Premises for Sale. FOR SALE, MODERN LICENSED SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Knacker's Yard), in the Parish of Gellygaer, long lease. Owner giving up owing to illness. Centce of Colliery District. Splendid opening, profitable business. Full particulars from J. M. BERRY and SON, Auctioneers, Merthyr Tydfil. EDWARDSVILLE, TREHARRIS^ IMPORTANT SALE OF LEASEHOLD PREMISES NEAR QUAKERS' YARD STATION (on the Junction of the Great Western, Taff Vale and Rhymney Railways). Mr. D. W. H- OWPM, A.A.I., HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the GREAT VVESTKRN HOTEL, Edwardsville, Treharris, Quakers' Yard Station, on WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH, 1909, at 7.30 p.m. (subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society) the following desirable Leasehold Dwelling-Houses and Premises, situate at TREHARNE-ROAD, TREHARNE- TERRACE and TYNYBAN WEN-ROAD, ED- WARDSVILLE, TREHARRIS, as under:— LOTS 1 TO !i.-An those four Dwelling-houses known as Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, Treharne-road, all in the occupation of fortnightly tenants at 12s. 6d. per fortnight each. LOT 5.—All that Dwelling-house known as No. 8. Treharne-road, in the occupation of a fortnightly tenant at 13s. per fortnight. LOT 6.-All that Dwelling-house known as No. 9, Treharne-road, in the occupation of a fortnightly tenant at 13s. 6d. per fortnight. The premises comprised in Lots 1 to 6 inclusive are held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1905, subject to the aggregate yearly Ground Rent of JE3 lis. 4d., which will be apportioned at the time of sale. LOT 7.—All that Dwelling-house known as No. 1, Treharne-terrace, in the occupation of a fortnightly tenant at 13s. per fortnight. LOT 8.—All that Dwelling-house known as No. 2, Treharne-terrace, in the occupation of a fortnightly tenant at 12s. 6d, per fortnight. LOTS 9 AND 10.—All those two Dwelling-houses known as Nos 3 and 4, Treharne-terracft in the occupation of fortnightly tenants at 13s. per fort- night each. LoT II.-All that Dwelling-house known as No. 5, Treharne-terrace, in the occupation of a fortnightly tenant at 12s. 6d. per fortnight. The premises comprised in Lots 7 to 11 inclusive are held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1905, subject to the aggregate yearly Ground Rent of Z4 Os. 6d., which will be apportioned at the time of sale. LOTS 12 to 15.—All those Four Dwelling-houses, known as No. G, 7.8, and 9, Treharne-terrace. in the occupation of fortnightly tenants at 12s. 6d. per fortnight each. LOTS 16 and 17.-All those Two Dwelling-houies, known as Nos. 10 and 11, Treharne-terrace, in the occupation of fortnightly tenants, at 13s. per fort- night each. LOTS 18, 19 and 20.-All those Three Dwelling- houses. known as Nos. 12, 13 and 14, Treharne-ter- race, in t he occupation of fortnightly tenants, at OfU. f*. ■■"?? foi+.rii'flr'it■ IA>T vu.—Ail that Dwelling-house, known M No> 15, Treharne-terrace, in the occupation of a fort- nightly tenant at 13s. per fortnight. The premises comprised in Lots 12 to 21 inclusive are held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1905, subject to the aggregate yearly Ground Rent of £6 8s. 2d., which will be appor- tioned at the time of sale. LOTS 22 to 25.-All those Four Dwelling-houses, known as Nos. 1, 2. 3 and 4, Tynybanwen-road, now in the occupation of fortnightly tenants at 12s. 6d. per fortnight each. LOT 26.-All that Dwelling-house, known as No. 5, Tynybanwen-road, in the occupation of a fort- nighly tenant at 13s per fortnight. The premises comprised in Lots 22 to 26 inclusive are held for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March. 1905, subject to the aggregate yearly Ground Rents of 43 6s. 4d., which will be appor- tioned at the time of sale. The houses are all substantially built and in the occupation of goed tenants. Thcv are within one minute's walk of Quakers' Yard Station, and are conveniently situated for all workmen's trains up and down the lines. The Sale affords an excellent opportunity for tenants to become owners of their own houses, as two-thirds of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. It is also a good opportunity for invest- ors to invest their money on a good security, as the property is all well built, well let, and quite new. For inspection of the property apply to Mr. Edwards, Great Western Hotel, Edwardsville, Treharris. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at his offices, Windsor Offices, Mountain Ash; or to Mr. WILLIAM REES EDMUNDS, Solicitor, Central Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. J. L. CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, 0 VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, GLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speciaiity-MORTGAGE LOANS MARKET HALL, Wellington Street (At Extreme End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26th, "1909. (Last Wednesday in Every Month). Mr. J. L. Cunningham WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at his AUCTION MART as above, large consign- ments of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Including Superior PIANO. On view morning of Sale. Sales to commence at 2.30 and 7 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: 19, Glebelaud-street, Mer- thyr. Nat. Tel. 245. CHARLES L. STEWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER Tradesmen's Debts Bought or Collected, Rents Collected. Accounts Regularly Posted by Special Contract, Profit and Loss Accounts and Income Tax Claims Prepared, Quarterly and Annual Audits Undertaken, Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs, Arrangement with Creditors, Valuations for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES :-MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. W. TTJONES, 50, High Street, Merthyr, Auctioneer & Accountant, HOUSE, INSURANCE AND GENERAL BUSINESS ACENT. TRADESMEN'S Debts Bought or Collected. Bents Collected. Arrangements with Credi- tors. prepai"atlon of Bankruptcy Statements of Af- fairs. Traders' Books Posted and Audited. Agent for Chief Life, Accident, Fife, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. CUTLET FRILLS. Boxes of 3 doz., best quality, 6d. »er box or separately at 2d. per doz.—H. W. Southey it Sons. Express Office. Merthyr. 171RESH CONSIGNMENT of Artistic Novelties; all > useful lines; Trays, Trinkets, Liqueur Stands, Tea Oasiegj 1 EDWARDS BROS., .1 D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, AND CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STORES, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Mertbyt Office. DOWLAIS. A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTIES FURNISHING. GENUINE SALE AT SHORT NOTICE OF VALUABLE Household Furniture and Effects, the Property of Parties who are giving up housekeeping. Messrs. Edwards Bros. (D. H. and ISAAC EDWARDS, A.A.I.) A RFJ instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUC- .1: TION in the ODDFELLOWS' HALI. ASSEMBLY ROOM (where the Goods have been removed for the greater convenience of Purchasers), on MONDAY, May 24th. at 2.0 p.m., the following :— Handsome Drawing-room Saddlebag Suite in nerfect condition, nine pieces strong lath-backed wnd other Kitchen Chairs; Giant Armchair Three Brass-rail Bedsteads, also strong Iron Bedstead Feather and Millpuff Beds: Brass Mantel Rod; Cane-seated Bedroom Chairs; Leather-seated Couch handsome Centre Table Leather-covered Table; Box-spring and Wire Mattresses; fine Walnut-stained Bedroom Suite; Three Occasional Tables; Brass Stair Rods; handsome Overman ties; Two Kitchen Tables; Fancy Rocker: well-made Dresser: Comfortable Old-fashioned Hair-seated Armchairs, Couch, and Parlour Chairs Mahogany Cheffonier; handsome Brass Fender with r Fire Brasses and Tidy; Oak Chest of Drawers J.:ino- leum; Night Commode Dressing Table Wash- stand, with Set of Ware Oval Swing Glass; Towel Rail: handsome Mahogany Wardrobe in excellent condition; Iron Fender; massive Brass Kitchen Stand; Oil Lamp: Kitchen and Pantry Utensils Alarum and Ornamental Clocks; China and other Ornamental Figures Vases, Cruets, Fruit Dishes, Dinner and Sea Sets Mirrors Curtain Poles Pictures in handsome Frames; Whatnot; and various other Articles. Goods on view 12 to 1 Morning of Sale; to com- mence 2 30 p.m. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Cambria Chambers. North-street, Dowlais, and Central Chambers, Merthyr Tydiil. I 1 MR. E. THOMAS, AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT. TREDEGAR. Office Cartrefle, Sirhowy. Rents and Debts Collected. Mortgage Loans negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. Preparation of Bankrupt Statement of Affairs. Probate, &o„ &o. INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 1 EF FECTED TREDEGAR, MON. SE OF A DESIRABLE LEASEHOLD 1 DWELLING HOUSE. Mr. E. Thomas HAS been favoured with instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the CASTLE HOTEL, Tredegar, on MONDAY, MAY 24TH 1909, at 7 o'clock in the Evening (sub- ject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced), all that LEASEHOLD I Dwelling-House and Premises, Situate at and being No. 7. James-street, Tredegar, now in the occupation of Mr. William Miles, at a rental of 6s. per week, containing Front Parlour, Middle Room (used as a Kitchen), Out-Kitchen, three Bedrooms, and usual Offices, together with a good Garden Ground at back of house, leading to to a road used for conveying coal, &c.. to the pre- mises. These Premises arc held under a Lease from the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company, Limited, for a term of 99 years, fromme 25th day of March, 1891, at a yearly Ground Rent of £ 1 9s. 3d. THE MiNus AND MINERALS ARE RESERVED. For further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, at his Office, Cartrefle, Sirhowy, Tredegar; or to MLT. T. W. E. PHILLIPS. Solicitor, Town Hall, Tredegar. F. A. PHILLIPS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial V and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agent for the chief Life, Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. OFFICE ————- 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TAFF'S WELL. TEPID MINERAL SPRINGS. The only Tepid Springs in Wales are now open for the Summer and Autumn Season. Bathing in the above celebrated Well is the best remedy for Rheumatism. The Proprietor will send Photo and full part- iculars Free to any address. ^BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. BOARDING-House for Boys. Healthy situation, close to Downs; 270 feet above sea level. Largo and airy rooms. Modern Principles of Education. Individual attention. Fees moderate. Home Comforts. Recent Successes and Illustrated Prospectus from the Principal, C. M. PARKS, B.A. The South Wales High School for Girls. SnmmeifieW Hall, MAJESYCWMMER, Cardiff. Principals, Mrs. T. £ 1?WMAN-MARKS and Miss FOWLER. A THOROUGH HIGH-CLASS EDUCATION. Preparation for Cambridge Local, London Matric., and Royal Academy of Music Examinations. Physical Culture, Tennis and Hockey, Care of Health, Boys' preparatory Class. HALF TERM COMMENCES JUNE 7th, 1909. For Prospectus apply to the Principals. ABERDARE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE, CIVIL SERVICE Ii CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE. MERTHYR BRANCH. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Owing to the Enormous Sueces3 of the above Branch, the Classes will bo held in future at the WAVERLEY TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Glebeland Street, Merthyr, commencing on SATURDAY* MAY 8th, 1909, at 6.30 p.m. All those desirous for an expert coach in Short- hand, Book Keeping, Scholastic, Civil Service and other Departments are reor.^ssed to !),ly G the Secretary, Mr. T. J. I;L'V.): for au\ .0-. i School Tea-alleys are VJ to i\J/t"¡ A;.9¡ftut!i I Tredegar Urban District Council. THE above Council invite applications for the JL appointment of a Junior Clerk in the Ac- countant's Office, Bedweilty House, Tredegar. Salary. 5s. per week. Applications, in Candidate's handwriting, stating age. accompanied by copies of three recent Testimonials, must reach the under- 1 signed on or before the 30fch instant J H. J. C. SHEPARD, Clerk to the CounciL Tredegar, 19th May, 1909. ¡ County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. J EDUCATION COMMITTEE. WANTED at the end of May, a Caretaker for each of the Dowlais Roman Catholic Boys' and Girls' Schools. Wages, £2 per calendar month. Applications (on forms to be obtained at the Education Office) to be sent not later than Friday morning, 28th inst to THE CLERK, Education Office, Town Hall, Merthyr. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. HAY AT CEFN AND FFRWD CEMETERIES. THE Council invite Tenders for the above. The person whose Tender is accepted must cut and remove the Hay. Tenders, marked "Hay." must reach the under- signed not later than Saturday, the 5th June, 1909. T. ANEURYN REES, ™ TT nr Town Clerk, Town Hall, Merthvr Trdfil, 21st May, 1909. County Borough of Merthyr Tyd iCl. TO PICT UK K FP AMERS. TENDERS are invited for Framing Complete about 840 Children'*? Certificates-«ize. lOin. by Sin.-similar to sample which may be seen at the Office. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Certificates," to be sent to the Clerk, Education Office, Town Hall, by the 11th June next. Merthyr General Hospital. rjRENDERS are requited J^" the following Sup- Pheets. Galatea (Plain and Striped). Nainsook. Apron Calico. Dusters. Pillowcase Calico. Twilled Sheeting. Apron Linen. Unbleached Calico. Curtain Net. Huckaback. Ticking. Roller Towelling. Blankets. Coloured Welsh m Fla,Mc!- Coloured Quilts. Tablecloth Material. Dowlas. Floorcloth (Scour- in £ )- Brown Canvas. Forms of Tender may be obtained upon applica- tion to the Secretary. Tenders, with samples of quality, to be sent in on or before W ednesday, June 2nd. to the Hospital. To Builders. ?re invited for Building One Hundred and Thirty Houses, Making Roads and Sewers, at Gellifaelog, Merthyr Tydfil, for the Gellitaelog Building Company, Limited. Sewers, at Gellifaelog, Merthyr Tydfil, for the Gellitaelog Building Company, Limited. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Architect s OfSce, 1, Glannant-street, Aberdare. Sealed and endorsed Tenders to be sent in to the Secretary, Mr. H. Seymour Berry, 30, Victoria- street, Merthyr Tydfil, not later than May 27th, 1909. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. ALEC S. CAMERON, Architect.. To Builders. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Gardener's Cottage at Fairfield, Aberdare, for Rees Llewellyn, Esq J.P., C.C. Drawings and Specification may be seen at my oinces. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Gardener's Cottage, Fait-field, to be sent to my Offices not later than the 24th inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ac- icepted. J. LLEWILLUN SMITH, M.S.A., Architect, Aberdare. 11th May, 1909. To Builders. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of (1) New Farm House at Tir-Ergyd, Llwyd- coed, Aberdare, (2) New Farm Building# at Tir- Evgyd, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, for the Trustees, Hamlen-Wllliams Estate. Drawings and Specification may be seen and Bill of Quantities obtained at my Offices on deposit of £1 Is. Od. Sealed Tenders, endorsed "New Farm Buildings and arm House Tir-Ergyd," to be sent to my Offices not later than the 24th inst. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. J. LLEWELLIN SMITH, M.S.A., Architect, Aberdare. 11th May, 1909. To Builders. re TENDERS are invited for carrying out Altera- tions, &c-, with Heating Apparatus at the Mardy yV esleyan Church, Mardy. Glam. Drawings and Specification may be seen at my Office and at No. 43, Oxford-street, Mardy. ^Sealed Tenders, endorsed "Alterations Ac., Mardy Wesleyan Church," to be sent to the Secre- tary, Mr. George Doolan, No, 43, Oxford-street, Mardy, not later than 5 p.m-. M!ay 29th. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. J. LLEWELLIN SMITH, M.S.A., Architect, Aberdare. 19th May, 1909. Tenders. r [TENDERS are invited for Repairs, Painting, and i Papering to the Vanguard Inn, Merthyr. Copy of Specification and Schedule can be obtained on payment of a deposit of £ 2 2s. (return- able on receipt of Tender; at the Offices of the undersigned, to whom endorsed Tenders are to be sent not later than the 28t,h inst. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. E. A. JOHNSON, F.R.I.B.A., Architect, Merthyr TydflL May 19th, 1909. To Contractors. rjlENDERS are invited for Excavation Works L and Construction of Stands, etc., at Peny- darren Park, for the Merthyr Athletic Club. Plans and Specification may be seen and Quan- tities obtained at the Office of the undersigned. Tenders, endorsed "Athletic Ground," to be de- livered to W. T. JONES, Esq., 50, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil, before the 25th inst. O. P. BEVAN Architect and Surveyor. Express Chambers, Mertbyr Tydfil. To ipchiiects, Engineers, Buiiaers, ie. IF you require » perfect DAMP-PROOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &c., use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use. Carriage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. Cyfarthfa and Merthyr Municipal Band. YOUNG Men resident in the Borough, with a JL knowledge of Brass Band Instruments, are invited to join the reserve list of the above Band. Applications to be made at the BANDROOM. Brecon-road Hospital, on MONDAY or WEDNESDAY nights between 8 and 9.30 p.m. W. BATTY, Secretary. 14th May, 1909. TREDEGAR VALLEY. THOMAS JONES, Accountant, Auditor, House and Estate Agent. Tradesmen's Books PosW and Audited. Rents and Debts Collected. Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs. Arrangement with Creditors. Ag'ent for the Chief Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Companies. Secretary to the Tredegar and Dis. trict Permanent Money Society. Office-86, Commercial Street, Tredegar AHEURIHREYflOLDS, Late Jonathan Reynolds, Ooachbuilder and Wheelwright. Estiblishcd 70 yeavs. I Heavy and Light Vehicles Built and Repaired. Only Bept Materials used. Waterproof Covers, Lamps, and Rubber Tyres of all sizes and prices fitted. MOTOR CARS Repaired and Painted. 1, Old Church Place, Merthyr Tydfil. Ivors', Vjn-aisliing Co.'?, Ctutrac c»!•><«, 1 Pony ;V!;1, .1.:1 lioeded Coe Ùll' AMI 2 JJ9!_e I .I,L.

Dirfe, glarrraps anir tatgs. e' The Charge for Advertisements under this Heading is Is for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 words or Dortion of 10. BIRTHS. PRICK-On May 16th, to Mi-. and Mrs. D. Price, 7, Morlais-strcet, Dowlais, a daughter. DEATHS. JAMES.—On Tuesday, May 18th, William James, Undertaker, 92, Twynyrodyn. Funeral on Mon- day, May 24th, 3.30 p.m., for Cefn Cemetery. Gentlemen only. PETERS.—Rees Peters, High-street, Cefn-Coed, senior deacon Moriah Church. Burial 4.30 p.m. Monday, 21th. Public funeral, POWELL.-At Cwmbargoed, on May 18th, Edward Powell, aged 55 years. Funeral Saturday. Pant Cemetery, leaving Cwmbargoed Station 3.30 p.m. Gentlemen only. WILLIAMS.—On May 16th, after brief illness, at Nant Morlais Villa, Caeracca. Dowlais. Anne Williams (the beloved wife of Thomas Williams), aged 66 years. Interred at Pant Cemetery, May 20th, 1909. IN MEMORIAM. EDWARDS.—In loving memory of my dear wife, Mary Edwards, late of Corner House, Merthyr, died 23rd May. 1906. Your place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of David John. dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, 7, Baltic-place, Penydarren, who ac- cidentally met his death at Penydarren Park on Tliursdry, 21st of May, 1908. A bitter grief, a shock severe To part with one we loved so dear; Our loss is great, well not complain. But hope in heaven to meet again. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. BRYER. _Iolice-,Sergt. T. J. Bryer and famliy, Police Station, Penrliiwceiber, desire to express their sincere thanks to their numerous friends for their kind letters of sympathy and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement. DA VIES.—Mr. and Mrs. DAVIKS, 8. Lancaster- terrace, Mcrtbyr, wish to sincerely thank all friends for their kind letters of sympathy and condolence during their severe trial; also to those who were so kind in sending wreaths and flowers. EVANS.—Mrs. Evans and family, Landeg Villa Aberdare-road, Mountain Ash, beg to thank those who sympathised with them in their recent bereavement. WILLIAMS.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams and family, of 91, Caeharris, Dowlais, desire to thank- fully acknowledge ail expressions of sympathy shown them in the sad loss of their dear son, George Dykins Williams; also thanking his fellow-workmen of South Tunnel Pit, who pre- sented a beautiful wreath in his memory. UNDERTAKING AND FCNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

Advertisement1* Tariff ROR SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. THREB six WOKD8. ONCI. TIMES, TIMES. s. ct. s. d. iR- d. 16 W orcle 0 6 10 16 24 Words 09 if 23 32 Words 10 80 30 40 Words 13 3 6 3 9 48 Words. 16 3 0 4r) These Charges apply only to the classe* of adver- tisements specified below. And arc strictly confined to those which are ordered for consecutivft insertion and paid for previous to insertion; if eithe of these conditions is not complied with, the advertisement will be charged as double the above rate. APARTMENTS WAKTSD. HOUSES WANTED, APARTMENTS TO LET, MosEY W ANTICO. BUSINESSES FOR SALE, Mts. CELLANEODS SALES, BCJIXFS^S WAXTID, PAttTfBMBtrt WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WASTSP- PRIZE DRAWING and PERSON AL NOTICES aN charged at double the above rates. ADVERTISERS using this office as sn ;ujdr</ss for A receiving replies to their advertisementfl under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarder. PERSONAL. NOTICE.—After May 21st, I '!1 not be resj.c nuible for any debts contracted l;v rny wife, KMMA Wii/LUMS.— Signed, ALFRED Win.7A.MS, 2, Pi'ospect- place, Ebbw Vale. J 5 I HEREBY give notice that 1 will rot b- responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Jar-.(; Levis, after this date. May 14th. Signed, H*r\v f. Nwtj- gwenith Street, !■ 3!) PERSONAL.—Will the perspn who borrowed the book entitled Vida fron\ tho Express Library, please return it without further delar. ON behalf of Officers and Sternberg of Noddfa Chapel, Penydarren. we beg to publicly thank Mr. S. LAVIN, of The South Wales Gas Fitting Co., of 24, Pontmorlais (next door to Mr. Sicdle, pawnbroker), for the very able way in which he has carried cut the contract for the incandescent lighting of the Chapel.—Signed, JAMBS SAMTJZII, THOMAS JONES. M 22 PRIZE DRAWINGS. |t E Prize Drawing for TOM JOKTSS, Grawen, Merthyr. Winning Numbers are 577,1921. 1355, 26, 593, 1663, 1202, 823. 808, 1759, 1174, 897, 1198, 829, 1493, 208, 657, 1187, 1997. All Prizes not claimed within seven days from date of issue will be forfeited.—P. PHILLIPS, 24, Saxon-street, Merthyr. M 22 INNING Numbers of Prize Drawing of Mr. JOB v v FAT, 40, Penyard, Merthvr.—247, 538, 131, 326, 79, 105, 303, 157, 41, 118, 274, 74, 286,165, 147, 312, 123. ARTHUR MOBOANS, 46. Brynhyfryd, Penydarren. M 22 WINNING Numbers of the New Tredegar Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Prize Draw- ing.—1416, 3539, 2898. 356, 639, 2144, 2397, 4159, 1011, 2634, 1019, 3182, 4305 1801, 2051, 988, 1656. All prizes to be claimed within 14 days. M 22 intWM.—Wra. Savorv's Drawing.—58ft. 1133, 1276, 876, 1443,1876, 53, 1436, 648,156, 13, 733, 98, 923, 1533, 715, 855. M 22 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED immediately, good Washer-womain.- W Coedcae House, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr. M 22 GENERAL Servant wanted referanceg.—Apply, Mrs. J. M. Edwards, 2, Overton-street, Dowlais. M 22 WANTED, good General Servant; references re- quired.—Apply, Mrs. KEBFE, Holly Bush Inn, Merthyr. M 22 SITUATIONS VACANT. WELSH Miners receive best information on mining in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Farm workers, both sexes, guaranteed work at good wages in Canada, and assisted passages to Australia and New Zealand; also Domestics. Information on Argentina. Lowest fares by all line?.—Apply, JoBN CRAiamm). in Strand, London, W.C. M 22 M AKTYouth. —Apply ADAMS and BSLHAM, 5o7Glebe- land-street, Merthyr. M 22 AN exceptional vacancy occurs for smart Youth as Apprentice.—Apply, Oris Institute, Thorneycroft, Penydarren. J 5 RESSMAKING.—Wanted good""Improvers and ex- perienced hand, state wages (indoors) references and enclose photo.—DRESS COMPAKY, 25, St. Albans-road, Rhyddings, Swansea. M 29 WANTED, good Ironers; piece work constant em- ployment.—Apply, Manager, Laundry, Aberdare. M 22 CREDIT Drapery. — Wanted, energetic, trustworthy Man; abstainer.—Apply, No. M 58 "Express" Office, Merthyr. M 29 SITUATIONS WANTED. DAYS to spare for washing or cleaning.—Apply, KATB PMCE, 33, Baden-terrace, Merthyr. M 22 ATCHMAKERS^—Young Man, 22, desires situa"- tion as Improver has served apprenticeship and tion as Improver has served apprenticeship and 16 months as above. Good references.—Apply, OWEN. 32, Penybryn-terrace, Penrhiwceiber. J 5 CAPABLE Man (27) seeks employmont, any capacity, low remuneration, excellent characters abstainer. —Address, M. 65, "Merthyr Express," Merthyr. M 29 AGENTS WANTED. WESLEYAN and General Assurance Society.—Whole or spare time agents wanted, exceptional terms for energetic iiien.-Applv, Mr. BOLTHR, 39, Cromwell- street, Merthyr, and Mr. WM. EDDY, 9, Graig place, Ahpr- dare. A 7 AGENTS.—Our agency brings you 150 percent., every tx person probable buyer samples free.—POSTER & Co., 10, Vicarage-lane, Leicester. M 22 AGENTS Wanted for an investment oompany, best terms in the United Kingdom.—Apply by letter only to Inspector," Express Office, Merthyr. M22 APARTMENTS TO LET. FJIRONT Bedroom and Sitting-room to let, snit two young men.—Apply 31, Cromwell-street, Merthvr. M 22 COMFORTABLE Apartments for Gentlemen, piano. bath, terms moderate.—Apply> M 69, "Express" Office. J 5 BEDROOM and sitting-room, hot and cold bath.—5, Dane-villas, Merthyr. M 22 OMFORTABLE Apartments, central, highly reoom- C mended by gentleman leaving Merthyr.-A pl, M. S.. Express Office. Merthyr. J5 COMFORTABLE accommodation for respectable young c man, good attendance, board or otherwise.—19( Newcastle-street, Merthyr. M 22 ^OMFORTABLK Lodgings"forgone or two respectable j Men.-16, Tanybrytt-place, Penydarren, top of Council-street- 5 P~URNKHED"SittingToOnTand Bedroom, suitable-for two gentlemen (friends), with or without board Apply, 18, Union-street, Merthyr. J 5 APARTMENTS.—Board-residence for two gentlemen, near North-street, Dowlais. — Apply, M 3, Ex' press" Office, Merthyr. At 22 (TNFCR.NISHED Apartments witb use of scutery no J children, baby not objected to; rent 3/6,—M Iii, Express" Office, Merthyr. 2.129 COMFORTABDE Apartments, hot and caid bath, mod- C erate terms.-Apply, 12. Gwendoline-street, Mer- tliyr. 122 1^0 LET. Two bedrooms and a sitting-oom-a second I sittingroom if reouijed.—Apply, Miss WILLIAMS.. 13, Church-street, ilui-iV: M 22 SUIT J. :■ HOUSES TO LET. rilO LET, No. 2, The Walk, Merthyr.— Apply, 32, X George Street. J5 rf^O LET. 10, Union-street, Merth_yr; seven room X (no underground); immediate possession.—Cun- KIKQHAM, Auctioneer. Glebeland, Merthyr. M 22 LICENSED HOUSES TO LET. npo LET. Rheola Anns (opposite Gas Works) Merthyr. —Apply, PONTYCATFI, BREWEP.T COMPANT, Cefn Coed. T.S. HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. POR Sale Eight Houses, Bargain well let 7s. per week leaving Cardiff cause of selling.—For parti- culars, apply A.M., 24, Penllyn-road, Canton, Cardiff. J1 TO LET.—Coronation Park for Sports, Grazing, etc. Members wishing to join Tennis and Croquet Club apply to F. SAKDBROOK, 7, Church-street, Ebbw Vale. M 29 APARTMENTS WANTED. ~^k7"OUNG Mai), collier, seeks comfortable board-res- JL idence with respectable homely people or widow, English, Dowlais or Penydarren.-Address. M 64, "Ex- press Office, Merthyr. M 22 HOLIDAY APARTMENTS. ABERYSTWYTH.-Comfortableapartments, extensive A sea view, situated centre of Promenade. Terms moderate.—Mrs. M. A. RISKS, 57, Marine-terrace. J 19 UMBLES.-Ftirnisbed Apartments; good cooking convenient for bays and tram moderate terms.— Castle Hill. j 5 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. WAREHOUSE to Let, near Station plenty of room v f rent low.-Apply, Din DAVIBS, Oaklands, Merthyr. M 29 GLAN-Y-NANT.—Workshops to Let.ivery commodioas; low rent.—Apply, DAN DA VIES, Oaklands, Merthyr. M29 DOGS. FOR Sale, smooth St. Bernard Bitch, cheap to good home, age 2 years, highest pedigree also some grand St. Bernard Puppies.—Apply, 36, Old Church Place, Merthyr. M 22 HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. STUD HORSE.—Breeders wishing to breed High-class, Fast Trotting Cobs should engage that noted Stallion Stepping Gambler," 143 W.S.B., the property of Rees. Llangeitho: Winner Lampeter, 1907 and 1908; Welsh National, Aberayron, &c. Will attend" Ship and Bell," Merthyr, April 2oth, and every other Monday. M22 FUNERAL Stock, Second-hand Hearses £ 30, 20 new patterns, Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes. Easy terms Catalogues, MAP.ETO.n'S, Bradford-street, Birmingham. MOTOR CARS. 1 H. P. Humberette Car, qnite equal to new with new *2 tyres, Stepney wheel and a large number of accessories. Only reason for sale, death of owner.- Apply, Mrs. J. C. Williams, Sunnybank, Merthyr, M 29 CYCLES FOR SALE. BARGAIN, 4-h.p. Motor Cycle, B12 15s. cash. or o would exchange for push bike and £ 9.—Particulars, 7, Railway Terrace, Fochriw, Cardiff. J 5 CYCLE Barcain to anyone that wants a Gent's High Grado Coventry Machine; not used six times, must be turned into enzit two best roller brakes, ball free wheel, latest; improveiiients high grade 1909 Coventry Cycle, plated run", of all things and all accessories, lamp and everything, fully guaranteed, worth double £3 12 6d.; approval N-i illingly beforu cash sent.—F. J. HANDO, 6, Soutiibounie-terracc, Weston-super-Mare. Jy 17 CYCLE ACCESSORIES. 1 QnQ~CLINCKER. Dunlop and Palmer Tyres, Covers from 3s. 6d. Air Tubes with valves, 2s. 3d. Pedals, Chains, etc. lists free maker's prices. —W. A. GORTON, Manufacturer, Wolverhampton. J 10 t MACHINERY, &c. ijlOR SALE, Hor9e Rake in good working order.— J? Apply, LIVSIT, Georgetown, Merthyr. 11 29 FOR SALE, Steam Motor to carry fonr persons, six horse-power.- Apply, T. LrvsET, Georgetown Coal-yard, Merth, r. M 2S _40 H.P. GASsENGINE for immediate Sols- cheap; suction or town gas Stockport (new i:tyle) seer working all day.—TILNTY, Saw Mills, AbertCIcr'. M 22 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 5».VH i-'Al.i-. r- s itiqno, 'ine fA of f:.rnitPJ J J.' snit learner; ouiy *36 10s. Od. UuioltryD," Hign- street, Cefn. j 12 LIBRARY. NEW and Second-Hand Books, English and Welsh, at greatly reduced prices. Save money by visiting— Second-hand Bookstores, 19, Victoria-street, Merthyr.M29 INSURANCE WHY be without income in the event of sickness, accident or when out of work, wnen 2/6 monthly insures you 4el weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene- fits are guaranteed by The Self-Help Insurance Com- pany, Limited, Authorised Capital £ 50,000 (Registered underithe Companies Acts according to Act of Parliament). Full benefit in three months. Perfect safetv for members. Agents wanted in every district. Those employed in col- lieries and large works can easily earn 94 weekly. Salary after proved ability. -Appli,. Head Offices. 34, High Holborn, London, or to Mr. Thomas, District Man- ager, 55, Abercynion-road, Abercynon. M 29 MEDICAL REMEDIES MANY Merthyr residents have been cured of Eczema, Burns, -Scalds, Skin-rash, Piles, Wounds in the Legs, etc., by Pure Healing Balm. Dispels inflammation and heals rapidly. Antiseptic and harmless to the most delicate skin; a balm for every wound. Manufactured from Herbal Oils by A. Da VIES, 8, Church-street, Merthyr. Every box sealed with the Government Stamp, Price 7id. 119 ADVICE FREE for Stamp. — Mas. WATSON. Lady Specialist Safe and Certain Remedy,—Address, 10, Guinea-street BristoL Jy. 26 TAPEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and JL testimonials tree. HIØSON, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who JL values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE"' NURSERY1 POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4id. and 9d, Postage Id.-GEO. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Asrents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, D. Williams, Commercial- street; Abergavenny, Shacldeton and Co., 9, Cross- street; Brynmawr, A. K. Evans, 43, Beaufort-street, A. M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida- place, T. Dougall, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas, The Square; Dowlais, R. P. Rees, 177, High-street Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins. Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30-7-09 EMIGRATION. MIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada bv the Cuuard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, Allan and other Steamship Companies, and to Aus- tralia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for trips around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted passages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agri- culturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans, Navvies and General Labourers. Agent for Barry Railway (Red Funnel Steamers), 1,000-Mile Ticket Books for One Guinea —Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenalit Aberdare. T.S. BRITISH COLONIES,—For all information regarding reduced through fares, work, wages, etc., apply, Post Office Chambers, Merthyr. Passages booked to Canada, United States. South America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and all parts of tjhe world. Short Holiday Tours to Spain, Portugal and the Mediteranean a specially. Tourist and Pleasure Parties, School and Club Outings ar. ranged. Full information on application to JAurA LBVER, Post Office Chambers, Merthyr; local agent for the Dominion Express Co. for parcels traffic, conveyance of valuables to Canada, and issue of Money Orders payable in Canada and United States. J 13 AUSTRALIA CANADA. —- Immediate demand for Farm Hands and Domestics.—Apply to C. STKWART k Co.,3J, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, for Government circulars aud information. M 8 SCHOLASTIC. A YOUNG Lady wishes to acquire conversational French.—Apply M. 67, Express Office, Mer- thyr J 5 SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTHSHIRE COALFIELD. — Notes on the Geology of the above, with its Out- crops, Faults, Divisions and Seams of Coal with Plan of Six Sections with over Sixty previous Collierv Managers Examinations questions set during the last Ten Yearj re- lating to this Coalfield. All candidates sitting at Cardiff. Newport and Bristol Mine Managers Examinations should possess one, as the notes are prepared purely for those candidates. Post free 2s, od. — "CAMBRIAN MIMXA SCHOOL," Porth, Glam. J 6 ITMAN", SHORTRA' iD.-Coaohing in THEORY and SPEED. Special terms to students of evening classes (now closed). No quarterly bills. -T. B. GRBENB'S Shorthand School, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. LEATHLEY'S Patterns now ready. Special designs JLJ in Summer Dress and Blouse fabrics. Advance patterns of 120 varieties, newest productions, sent free on approval, astounding value, 4.1d. to 4s. 3d.. per yard. Send to-day.— LVTAS LBATHIIET, Summei Depi., 129a, Annley, Leeds. J 26 WALL PAPERS from Hd. per Roll. Any quantity, large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Slock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns stating class required.—Dept. 353, THE BARKKTT WA PAPER Co.. LTD., Manchester. Jy ILL M ISCELlANEOUa. MADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren- ologist. &c., whose invaluable advice is without doubt the greatest help to patents with young children, and to people anxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, or go abroad, is now rechiDg at her reception tooma— 13, Queen-street, Arcade, Caroiff. J 5 GREY HAIR permanently and Bpeedily restored to its original celour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER, It is not a dye, but by natural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair, In bottles, price 1 6 (postage a). Manufacturer -G. W. HARXT&gn, Huit Spac^'i-At. tttfc&Dg. Agent for _'£4, 'JJi 11 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. WANTED, a good second-hand Perambulator.— W Address Box, M70, "Express 'Office, Merthyr. J 5 OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. L hyr. T.S. THE "Jewel" Foantain Pen. fitted with 14-carat gold t_ nib, iridium tipped. 8/6 post free.—H. W. Southey & Sons, Express" Othcc, Merthyr. MONEY. LADIES and Gentlemen requiring Cash accommodation on their simple promise to repay should apply direct [ to Mr. RIMER, 12, Taff-embankment, Cardiff. No loan too large; the strictest privacy observed fullest information free of charge. M 8 MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought ITi- houses, or require advances upon their properties, should apply to J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has several sums of money from £100 up to for immedi- i ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4i- and 5 per cent. — Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr Tydfil TS MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has several sums of money, amounting in all to to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free hold Sesurities at 4 per cent. or 5 per cent. T S MONEY.—Th# Provincial Union Bank coutinae* to Lend large sums daily from £ 10 to £ 500 I Oil Note of Hand alono. or on any other approved se- curity, at a few hours' notice, to all class in any, part of England and Wales, repayable by easy in- stalments. \Vith and ithout securities. No good application is ever refused. All Communications Strictly Private. This business having been estab- lished a great many years, and conducted in an honourable and straightforward manner, has grown to be one of the best known and largest in the king- dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention of our officials having gained the confidence and recom- mendations of our numerous customers. If desired. one of our officials will attend at applicant's resi- deuce with cash, and carry out the advance With. out Delay. Call or write to the Manager, Western Branch, Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 1. Queen-square, Bristol; or to the Local Agents Messrs. ASH* STRONG & FRANCIS. 19. Duke-street, Cardiff. THE CHARING CROSS BANK ESTABLISHED 187B. CARDIFF BRANCH 73 ST. MARY STREET. He-id Offices: Zd, Bedford-street, Strand, London, Wa. 1 & 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.O. Br&nclMf Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. .Líahilities,£1,23ó.871; Surpln«71,0^1 LOANS of £30 to £2,000 granted at a. few be notice in town or country, on personal security, jew«'lery, precious stones, stocks, shares and fur- nitu.e. without removal. Stocks and Shares Bought and Sold. 2! per cent, allowed on Carmnt Account Balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received as nndMLi Subject to 3 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, a p.c. per ana, Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per aaa" Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per aau" Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly. Owing to the nature of our investments, we ar. able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost any class of stock or shareholding insuring tba safety of capital. We have been established fon 39 years, and our position in the banking world f40 day testifies to the success of our business and to the satisfaction of our customers..Write 01 call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint Mxiogen^ THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REGISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GRANT Loans from £5 upwards to respectabk householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc.. at « low r^'e of interest. Forms free. All applications treated in strict, confidence. Country application* receive prompt attention. MANAGER, 94, PONTMORLAIS! £ 5 UPWARDS ADVANCED tc respectable householders and others on note of I alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably arranged. Country applications receive prompt atten. tioa. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated j with strictest conUdenee. Apply person dly or by letter to the MANAGER. THB jSTAR OMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (uea i Town Hall), Merihj r Tydfil. j Attendance—12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m. daily. j The Merthyr and Dowlais I Permanent Money Society I Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. | The First I The Largest! The Best! I MiLBOURNE CHAMBERS. MEETS Y?j, jh V AUC wítJ.) tle!os> people and other Persons inKsgalar Em ploy meat upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow- ing easy Terms of Repayment *-1. For a £10 Share tho Repayments are 1 2 weekly. £ 28 „ 2 2 £ 30 „ „ „ SAL £ so il Tho following figures show the growth of the S. ciety during last year.:— 1906. 1907. Cash' received 8114 0 li 7129 il 8 Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 B Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 6 Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 6 Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 i Total Assets 12711 14 6 1"4457 9 Number of Members 1020 lU1 Applications foe Loans received at any time-by the Secretary— h CHARLES L. STEWART, Milbourae Chambers (under the Clock)* MERTHYR TYDFIL. For PRIVATE CASH ADVANCES Apply to— ALBERT E. GASH, At his privabe house, JO, St. George's Terrace, Swansea. Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectable persons loans from B10 to any amonnt, upon their own Note of Hand, withont Sureties or Bill of Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying to Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with: whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades unde"; bis own name, and not under an assumed name, neither does he trade as a "Company I' or ao called "Bank." PLEASE NOTE ADDRESS- SO. ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE. WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. THE MILBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY, Incorporated under the BuHdvng Societies Acts. A SAFE AND SOUND INVESTMENT FOR SAVINGS. j INVESTMENT SHARES £10 EACH— Payable in Full or by Instalments. Interest I per cent, per annum—Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any time on giving* One Month's Notice. LOA NS in sums of £100 to £1,000 are made, to enable persons to buy House Property, or toi persons requiring Advances on Property already in their possession. Re-payable by easy Monthly or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other term's as the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of JB5 and upwards received, at 3 per cent, par annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from the Secretary, CHAS. L. STEWART, Milbourae Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, HOUSK AND ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKER AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Steam* ship Lines. Passages booked to all parts of world. OFFICE: POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYlt. I THE MERTHYR MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and others, upon promissory note with easy terms cf repayment. Write or call for prospectus, Registered Office: POST OI^RRCE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TPOFIL. Branch Office: HAVARD'S RESTAURANT, A b fAX CRliSCEXT, ABEKFAN, Seere to—JAMES LEV FAS