The Merthyr Express

C. M. & R CUNSON, 0 Family Grocers, Tea, Coffee & Italian Warehousemen WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS., ALE AND PORTER BOTTLERS. 67 and 68, High Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL.

ESTABLISHED 1858. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. H. W. Harris & Son (Mr. WYSDHAM J. PRICHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers'Institute), BEG to direct attention to their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, where they carry Wi Business as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and GENERAL AGENTS. t ut ,a Consignments of al! kinds of Marketable yoons are received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditiously and advantageously as possible.. Sales of Honsehold Furniture are held at frequent periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. Sates cf Property condncted. AncHon Mart" Court-street, Merthyr Tydfil. SALE NO. 361. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7tb, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. BALE OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO, pmR GLASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Salo. MESSRS. H. W. Harris Sc Son (MR. WYNDHAM J. PRICHARD. Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), WILL SELL BY AUCTION lit their spacious t and convenient Aucf,1,3L WLar-t, a ;1 hove. the FIRST 1:' iJVERY MON Til, a large and varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointments. Included in the above Sale will be a quantity of Picture Postcards, Fanny Jewellery, and Fixtures seized under execution by the High Sheriff of Glamorgan. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every eare taken to give satisfaction. The Sale will commence at Two o'clock in the Afternoon. Punctual attendance is respectfully requested. Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil ESTABLISHED 1875 J. LLOYD- ATKINS (Pellovr of the Auctioneer*' Institute), AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, tJEIilJFAEIiOG COTTAGE, DOW LA I S Valuations Tor Probate, Administrations, and Mort gages, also for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, Ac Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED DOWLAiS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. ALL those TWO LEASEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSES and PREMISES, with Gardens, situate and being Nos. 48 and 19, Berry Square, Dowlais. These preiuises produce the yearly rentai oi £ 21 9s. 0d., and are neld under a lease for a term of 99 years from the 2nd of August. 1851, subject to the annual ground rent of Bl Is. 3d. Further particulars from Mr. J. LL. ATKINS, Auctioneer, &c., Dowlais. J. L CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speci?lity— WORTGAGE LOAMS FOR SALE BY TENDER. "ïO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS, IRON MER. CHANTS, AND OTHERS. GLYNMIL POND LEVEL, mEAR GLYNMIL FARM, TWYNYRODYN, MERTHYR. TENDERS are invited for fcho purchase of about 10 tons of 141bs. STEEL BRIDGE RAILS, 11 COAL TRAMS. Cast Iron PARTINGS, Old WEIGHING MACHINE, and quantity of sundry Scrap and Cast IRON. Tenders to be in the hands of the undersigned (from whom full particulars can be obtained) not later than the first post on FRIDAY. June 11th, 1909. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted, j L CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer. 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr* F. A. PHILLIPS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agent for the chief Life, Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. O^FXCK I ——— 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYD FIL ANEURIN REYNOLDS, Late Jonathan Reynolds, Coachbuilder and Wheelwright. Established 70 years. Heavy and Light Vehicles Built aud Repaired. Only Best 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. Grocers', Furnishing Co.'s, Greengrocers' and Contrac tors' Tipping Carts, 1 Pony Wasron, and Hooded Cee Spring Gig, and 2 Milk Floats for Sale cheap. Mr. J. W. BAKER, I IFrincipal Violin in Mr. GWILYM LIWt. Orchestra) jjjBivos LESSONS on Violin Playing At own or Pupil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OR OTHERWISE FOR CONCERTS, ETC. I?OK TERMS, ACDRISS 17, PONTMORLAIS WEST, MERTHYR (Near Drill Hall). {SUMMER TOURS: B To GLASGOW, FIRTH OF CLYDE, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, BELFAST, Y | PORTRU8H, NORTH OF IRELAND, I ISLE OF MAN, mg. From BRISTOL, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, 3$j and NEWPORT. ST CIRCULAR TOUR to Glasgow, Edin- burgh, London, &e. A Guide Book and all particulars Free from ALEX. GREGOR, 13, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. W" HITS STAR LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING SOUTH A MPTON—CHERBOURG— QUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. ROY AL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling atjjueenstown Westbound, and Plymouth Kasthound. ADEIATIC Wed., June 9 MAJESTIC Wed., June 16 And Regu!arlv Thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. Amiio Friday, June 11 CYMRIC Sat., June 12 CELTIC Friday, June 13 CYMRIC Sat., July 10 And ilegulirly Thereafter. WHITE STAR—DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE. LIVERPOOL—QUEBEC—MONTREAL, Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade. DOMINION. Thur., June 10 I OTTAWA Thur., June 24 MBOANTIC, Thur., June 17JCAXAM Thur., July 1 For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or to I^MAY, 1MRIE & CO., 30. James-street Liver- pool; Southampton: 1, Cockspnr-stveet, S.W., and 38, f.eadenhall-street, london. E.C. UNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LARGEST AND FASTF.SI STBAMKRS TO BOSTON. TROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. TO sw YOltK. TO BOSTOX. Mauritania Sat,, June 5 I Ivernia Tues., June 15 Carman:a Tues., June 3 I Saxonia •••• Tues., June29 CANADA: FAST ROUTE SrsciAT, RATES. For further particulars apply to Local Agents-, or ta THE CUM AUD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD., Liverpool, _R r AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs. J. M. BERRY and SON. June 2—Properties, Aberfan and Merthyr Vale, „ Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. Colliery Plant at Merthyr. Messrs. EDWARDS BROS. June 14-Leasehold Premises at Merthyr. June 16-Stock-in-Trade and Utensils at Merthyr. Messrs*. H. W. HARRIS & SON. July 7—Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Messrs. STRAKER and SON. June 22-Residences and Land at Abergavenny. EDWARDS BROS., 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 Merthyr Office. MERTHYR TYDFIL. SALE OF THE OLD ARMOURY, WELLINGTON STREET. Messrs. Edwards Bros, I (D. H. EDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS, A.A.I-) ARE instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the COWBRIDGE ARMS, Mer- thyr Tydfil, on MONDAY, 14th June, 1909, at 8 p.m., subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society and such conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, all that Leasehold Building and Premises, known as 'the OLD ARMOURY, Wellington- street, Merthyr Tydfil, held upon lease for 99 years from the 1st May, 1812, at an annual ground rent of £ 6 17s. lid. The Premises have an area of TJI square yards, with a frontage to Wellington-street of about 54 feet, and an average depth of about 50 feet, with a front entrance to the yard from Wellington-street, and also a cart entrance-to the rear. The House accommodation is as follows :— Basement: Kiwhen, fitted with range and wash- up pantry; two large storerooms, each 20ft. 9in. by llffc. lOin. Ground Floor: Large Assembly-room, parlour and sitting-room, with vestibule and long passage. First Floor: Three bedrooms. Yard: Match-boarded storeroom, coalhouse, and usual conveniences. For further particulars apply to Messrs. F. JAMES and SONS. Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil to Messrs. BELK, COCHRANE & BELK, Solicitors, Post Office Chambers, Middlesbrough; or to the AUCTIONEERS, Cambria Chambers Dowlais, and Central Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. UNDER A DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. Sale of Grocery and Provisions. Mr. ISAAC EDWARDS, A.A.I. (EDWARDS BROS.), WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION on the PREMISES, on WEDNESDAY, 16th June. 1909, all the Stock in Trade and Utensils, now at 12, LOWER HIGH ST., MERTHYR TYDFIL. The Goods to be Sold compriseA large number of tins of Fruit, Milk. Syrups, Salmon, Sardines, Tongue. Mutton and Corned Beef, pots of Jams and Pickles, Sauces, Cocoas, Rice, Ginger, Baking Flours and Powders, Jellies and Custards, Teas, Washing Soaps and Powders, Starch. Matches, Candles, Blacklead, Polish, Paints. Furniture Cream, Peas, Salt, Pepper, Linseed, Currants, Raisins, Butter, Bacon, Biscuits, Flour, Oatmeal, Crystal, Brown and Castor Sugars, Coffee, Beans, Potatoes, Onions, Colliers' Tin Food Boxes and Tea Jacks. Galvanised Buckets, Washboards, Sweep- ing, Lime and other Brushes, Pick and Hammer Handles, Baskets, two Counter Scales with Marble Slabs and Brass Weights, Potato Scale and Iron Weights, Counter Knives, Meat Saw, two Hand- trucks, two Pairs of Steps, Medicine Show Case, Coffee Mill, two Oil tanks, a quantity of Packing Paper and Bags, and sundry other goods, the bulk of the Stock being in first-class condition. Sale to commence at Two p.m. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Cambria Chambers, Dowlais, and Central Cham- bers, Merthyr Tydfil. K. E. TKOMASj AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT, TREDEGAR. Office Cartrefle, Sirhowy* Rents and Debts Collected. LNIortgage "U" negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. Preparation of Bankrupt; Statement of Affairs. Probate, &c., to. INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EFFECTED TREDEGAR VALLEY. THOMAS JONES, Accountant, Auditor, House and Estate Agent. Tradesmen's Books Posted and Audited. Rents and Debts Collected. Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs.. Arrangement with Creditors. Agent for tho Chief Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Companies. Secretary to the Tredegar and Dis- trict Permanent Money Society. offlee-06, Commercial Street, Tredegar Spiritualist Council of Wales opened permanently at TREVETHICK HALL, MERTHYR, SUNDAY NEXT, JUNE 6th, 1909. Afternoon 3 and Evening 6.30. Mr. T. H. ESSARY (Trance Speaker), MERTHYR CLAIRVOYANT. MONDAY, AT 8 O'CLOCK, MERTHYR PSYCHOMETRIST. THURSDAY NIGHT, JCNK 10th, SPEOiAt. MEETING. Mr. PAT CONNELLY, The great Irish Medium, Clairvoyonce, and Psychometry. "TAFFS 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 beat remedy for Rheumatism. The rropL-iator will send Photo and full part- icular* to any attotwtt 1897. J878. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. CHANCERY DIVISION. MR. JUSTICE EADY. RE RICHARD JENKINS, Deceased. JENKINS v. JENKINS. PARISH OF LLANFOIST. NEAR ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTHSHIRE. Valuable Freehold Residences and Land for Sale. Mr. JAMES STRAKER (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute, and a Member of the firm of JAMR3 STRAKER and SON, Limited). with the approbation of Mr. Justice Eady, the Judge to whom this action is attached, will SELL by AUCTION at the ANGEL HOTEL, Abergavenny, on TUESDAY, 22nd day of June, 1909, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, the under- mentioned valuable FREEHOLD RESIDENCES and LAUND, comprising LOT I.-All that valuable and desirable Freehold Residence and Laud situate in the Parish of Llan- foist. near Abergavenny. in the County of Mon- mouth, and known as DAN-Y-BLOR1CNGE," the residence being now in the occupation of the Rev. Frederick Young, as yearly tenant; the land being in hand. The house contains cellars in the base- ment, entrance hall, three reception rooms, six bedrooms, dressing-room, and the usual domestic ofiiccs. There are also two-stall stable, coach- house and other useful buildings, together with neat pleasure grounds, good kitchen garden and meadow land, the whole covering an area of about 9a- 2r. 8p. LoT 2.-All that valuable and desirable Freehold Residence and Grounds, also situate in the Parish of Llanfoist, in the County of Monmouth, adjoin- ing Lot 1, and known as "THE LAURELS," now in the occupation of Mr. G. H. Jones, as yearly tenant. The house contains entrance hall, two reception rooms, five bedrooms, dressing-room and the usual domestic offices. There are also stable, coach-house and other useful buildings, neat lawn, and good kitchen garden, also a substantially-built and commodious Malthouse and Premises, now in hand. This Lot comprises an area of about 3 roods and 23 perches. The existing fence partly dividing Lot 2 from Lot 1 belongs to Lot 2, and the Purchaser of Lot 2 shall forthwith erect and for ever afterwards main- tain a proper fence to separate the remainder of Lot 2 from Lot 1. The above Properties adjoin each other, are close to the Village and Parish Church, and within one- and-a-half miles of the Borough town of Aber- gavenny. N.B.-The entire Property will in the first instance be offered in one Lot, and, if not sold, will then be offered in two Lots as above described. Detailed particulars, plan and conditions of Sale may be obtained at the place of Sale, or of the Auctioneer, Market-street Chambers, Aberga- venny. Messrs. CJWILYM JAMES, CHARLES & DAVIES, Solicitors, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil; Messrs. SCHULTZ & SON, 12. South-square, Gray's Inn, London, W.C.; MESSRS. SMITH & HILLIS, Solicitors, 27. Chancery-lane, London, W.C.; or T. WALTERS, Esq., Solicitor, Carmarthen. BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. BOARDING-House for Boys. Healthy situation, 13 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. SnrnmorfieM Mall, MAKSYCWMMJ&R, Cardiff. Principals, Mrs. T. NEWMAN-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. READ Every Man's Own Lawyer BY A BARRISTER. 63. 8d. saved at every consultation. LOBD BACON says 1 wi8tl every man knew as much Law as would enable him to keep out of it and it cannot be doubted that LORD BACON would have advised you to purchase "EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWTER." He would have extolled it as "A COMPLETE EPITOME OF THE LAWS OF ENGLAND." SELPON says :—Ignorance of the Law excuses no man. Every man must be taken to know the Law"; and he would seriously have warned you of the necessity of having the Law at your finger-ends. This (without enormous expense) you can easily and quickly obtain from "THE UNFEE'D LAWYER." The 49th (1909) Edition of this invaluable work, con- sisting of 838 large orown 8vo. agTS, is now ready. It deals with the Law on the following: points Landlord and TeDant-Vendor,3 and Purchasers- Contracts and Agreements—Conveyances and Mortgages —Joint-Stock Companies—Partnership-Shipping Law- Dealings with Money—Suretyship—Cheques, Bills and Notes-Bilis of sile-Bankruptcy-Muters Servants and Workmen—Insurances—Copyright, Patents, Trade Marks, etc.—Husband and Wife, Divorce—Infancy, Custody of Ohildren-Trustees and Executors- Taxes and Death Duties-Clergymen, Doctors and Lawyers —Parliamentary Elections—Local Government—Libel and Slander Law-Game Laws, Ga.ming-Innkeepers-Old-Age Pensions, Ac., &0. It includes Forms of Wills, Agreements, Notices, &a.; A CONCISE DICTIONARY OF LEGAL TERMS, and THE NEW LEGISLATION OF lUGS. 1909 Edition. 6s. 8d. net. Postage 5d. extra. London: GROgGY LOCKWOOD & SON, Y, Stationers' Half Court, E.G. AND OF ALL BOOKSELLERS. TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC" LONDON [Instituted 18721 LOCAL EXAMINATIONS- n X MERTHYR CENTRE. PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS (Vocal AND Instrumental Music) wilt be held in MERTHYR, Abonti JULY 5TH, 1909. Laafc day of Entry—MONDAY, JUNJn 14TH, 1909. Regulations, Official Liat of Pieces, Entrance Forms and Inforw&tiotf on application to the ,Local Bearetary- MR. I.T. DAVIES, F.R.C.O., Cartrefle, MERTHYB TYDFIL. CHARLES M. DAVIES, BUILDING SURVEYOR AND VALUER, (Licensed 20 Years), MORGAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OnICKS :-112. HIGH STREET. PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS. AND QUANTITIES, AYRKAISEMBNT FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Surveyor to the Merthyr New and Improved Build- ins Society, THE Merthyr Working Men's Building Society, and the Star-Bowkett Building Society. TONG & COBON, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GUAGERS BROKERS, &c. HBAD O"ln:- Auction Chambers, Brynmawr. TEL, P.O. 18, Sales of every description arranged for with prompt settlement. Valuation* for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage expeditiously completed. LICKING 13PSIKKS3 A SPECIALITY. rjpHK Ej-celsior" Vox ol flne-q-aul.ty dish papers, Ó 1 I dos. «UMorted «<«*, 9d the box. jj>v,uge 3d. extra, RB. W, SVVRTHEY K SEW?, WA«F. Bedwellty Union. CONTR \CTS FOR SUPPLIES. TENDERS are invited for the supply of the' undermentioned ARTICLES to the WORK- HOUSE and COTTAGE HOfEs. TREDEGAK, &C., for Three Months, from the 28th June, 1909. Beef, Mutton (English), Flour. Groceries, and House Coal, also Beef and Mutton for Out-door Paupers, upon the Order of the Relieving Officer in the following Relief Districts:- No. 1, comprising Abertillery, Nantyglo and Blaina. No. 2, comprising Ebbw Vale, Waunlwyd and Cwm. No. 3, comprising Tredegar, Argoed and Black. wood. No. 4, comprising Rhymney, New Tredegar, Pengam, and Part of Fleur-de-lis. Groceries, Meat, Fish and Poultry for the Officers of the Workhouse and Cottage Homes. Tenders must, include Free Delivery of the several Articles at the Workhouse and Cottage Homes. Forms of Tender may be obtained at my OFFICE at the Workhouse, Tredegar, where sealed and endorsed Tenders must be delivered before 4 p.m. on TUKSDAV, the 22nd June, 1909. No Tender will be entertained except on the prescribed Form, or unless delivered at my OFFICE by the time stated. Samples of all Articles, as far as practicable, must be delivered at the WOKKTSOUSE before i p.m. on TUESDAY, 22nd June, l'JOl), and Tenders will be opened on the following day. The Guardians do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender, and reserve to them- selves the power of accepting any part of a Tender. NOTICE TO PRESENT CONTRACTORS. The current quarter closes on the 26th June, and all accounts for goods supplied up to and including that date must be sent to me not later than the 3rd July, otherwise payment will be deferred. By Order of the Board, H. J. C. SHEPARD, Tredegar, 29th May. 19K, Clerk. To Builders. TENDERS are invited for carrying out Alter- ations and Repairs to Cefn-y-Forest Farm, near Treharris, Drawings and Specifications can be seen at the office of the undersigned. Sealed Tenders endorsed Cefn-y-Forest Farm to be sent to L. I. KEMPTHOKNE, Esq., Solicitor, Neath, on or before June Dth, 1909. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. EDMUND REES, „ Architect and Surveyor. Gernant. The Walk, Merthyr Tydfil, May 28th, 1909. To Builders. nnENDERS arc invited for ERECTING Pair"of I Semi-detached Villas at The Walk, Merthyr Tydfil. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of the undersigned after the 8th inst. Sealed and endorsed Tenders to be sent to LL. RICHARDS, Jisq., 3, Norman terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, on or before the 22nd inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted, T. EDMUND RRES, Architect and Surveyor. Merthyr Tydfil. ¡ June 4th, 1909. To Building Contractors. TENDERS are invited for making ALTERA- TION;, and ADDIT'OivS to BETHANIA CHAPEL, DOWLAIS, and erecting New Schools Sec., in connection therewith. Plans and Opeciflcacion may be seen and Bills of Quantities obtained at the OFFICES of the under- signed, on payment of a deposit of 'wo Guineas, which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender. Endorsed Tenders to be sent to the Secretary, Mr. GEO. HICKS, 25, Victoria-street, Dowlais, not later than June 15th. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. E. A. JOHNSON, F.R.I.B.A., Architect, Merthyr Tydfil. May 25th, 1909. South Wales and Monmouthshire Truant School. TO BUILDERS. mENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of r a RETAINING WALL at this School, (Quakers' Yard. Particulars may be seen at the Office of Mr. C. M. DavieSJ Architect, 112, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil, until the 22nd June, when Tenders, endorsed Boundary Wall." are to be delivered to E. STEPHENS, Clerk, Town Hall. To Builders. nnENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of JL EIGHT HOUSES at Queen's-i'oad, Merthyr. Plans, Ac., may be seen at the Office of Mr. C. M. DAVIES, Architect, Merthyr, until the 18th instant, when Tenders are to be delivered not later than 4 p.m., to Mr. JOHN JENKINS, Brickworks, Merthyr Tydfil. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily, accepted. To Architects, Engineers, Builders, ie. [F you require a perfect] DAMP-PROOF COURSSJ 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 posts free. POOLE BROS., READING. To Builders and Contractors. BEFORE placing your orders for Best WELSH ROOFING SLATES drop a card asking for prices to W. J. DAVIES, Slate Merchant, 10, The Square, B&enau Festinicg, North Wales ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan I. Phillips. Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, j SURVEYORS fo the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. < SALES conducted of Honse Property, Shares. Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Head Office- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed í i W, T. JONES, 50, High Street, Merthyr, i Auctioneer & Accountant, | HOUSE, INSURANCE AND GENERAL I BUSINESS AGENT. J J TRADESMEN'S Debts Boosht 8r Collected. I JL Rents Collected. Arrangements with Credi. tors. Preparation of Bankruptcy Statements of Af- fairs. < Traders' Books Posted and Audited. Agent for Chief Life, Accident. Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. 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 j 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 :-MlLBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKER AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Steam- ship Lines. Passages booked to all parts of the world. OFKIC; • POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. r WORCESTER CHINA.—Splendid assortment of ele- ( Rant dearie at moderate prices, at Socwrsr & t SONS, Express Office, Merthyr. Come and see them. "IQjOXES of Cruet Papers, Cunta'nii,); 36 papers v/i'h JiJ$for thic« bottles, 7id. tlx bottles, Is.— { u«W|. X.

gixijrs, Htarrmps anb The Charge for Advertisements under this Heading is Is. for 20 words, and M. for every additional 10 words or cortion of 10- DEATHS. FLOORS.— On Thursday, June 3rd, at her father's residence, 3, Lancaster-terrace, Merthyr, Ada Emma Flooks, the beloved daughter of Thomas Flooks, aged 51 years. Funeral Monday, June 7th, strictly private. No flowers, by special request. MORGAN.-On June 3rd, at 32, Thomas-street, Mer- thyr, in his 73rd year, John Morgan, J.P., Coal Merchant. IN MEMORIAM. EVANs.-In loving memory of my dear husband, George P. Evans, 20, Railway-terrace, who died June 4th, 1905. Coffadwriaeth y cyfiawn sydd fendigedig." REES.—In loving memory of the Reverend Thomas Reea, D.D., Tynygam, Cefn Coed, who died 8th June, 1908, aged 83 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.—Mrs. Davies and family, Decorators, Mount-terrace, desire to express their sincere thanks to their numerous friends for their kind sympathy and floral tributes in their recent sad bereavement. DAVIES.—Mr. and lIfrs, David Davies, 15, Garden- row, Well-street, Dowlais, desire to express their sincere thanks for the kind sympathy and Moral tributes received in their sad bereavement. STEADMAN. Mr. and Mrs. John Steadman, of Stalbridgc-terrace, Brvnmawr. desire to thank their numerous friends for their kind sympathy in the bereavement of their only son, Wilfred John Arthur, who passed away on May 16th. aged 5 years and 9 months, and was interred at Knighton Cemetery on May 21st. UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.— Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

Advertisement Tariff FOR SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ilaasm six woaDI. ONCI. TIMES. TIMIS. a. d. a. d. s. d. 16 Words 0 6 10 w 16 24 Words 0 9 16 23 32 Words 10 2 0 u. 3 0 40 Words 13 vj 2 6 39 48 Words 16 30 4 6 These Charges apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly confined to those which are ordered for consecutive insertion and paid for previous to insertion; if either of these conditions is not complied with, the advertisement will be charged at double the above rate. APARTMENTS WANTED, HOUSES WANTED, APARTMENTS TO LET, MONEY WANTED, EASINESSES FOR SALE, MIS- CKLLANEOUS SALIS, BUSINESSKS WANTED, PARTNERSHIPS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES art charged at double the above rates. DVERTISERS using this office as an addem for A DVERTISERS using this pfBoe as an address for receiving replies to their advertisements under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Applicants sending replies for Advertisements addressed to initials or fictitious names, at this Oflice, are requested not to seud original testimonials with their applications, but to enclose copies only. PERSONAL. NOTICE.—After May 21st, I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by ray wife, EMMA. WILLIAMS.—Signed, ALFRED WILLIAMS, 2, Prospecv place, Ebbw Vale. J 5 PRIZE DRAWINGS. mHE Prize Drawing in aid of the children of the late J_ Wm, Parry, has been postponed to July 5th, 1909 All duplicates, monies, and unsold tickets to be returned to the hon. sec., E. LEWIS, 15, Vaynor-viDas, on cr before July 1st, if09. Winning numbers will be published in the "Merthyr Express" of July 10th, 1909. J 5 RAWING late TOM Li-orc, Ebbw Vale. Prize Nmn- bers—1716, 1237, 2872, 1902. 2111, 1410, 552, 1445, 303, 2259, 627, 873, 668, 1188, 2500, 1470, 344, 2184, 2090, 2116, 1853, 2588, 1939, 1779. J 5 PRIZE Drawing in aid of Mrs. Beynon, 7: Nightin- gale-street, Abercanaid, lias been postponed until the 7th June, 1909, on account of the holidays. J 6 T~*RIZE Drawing re late Aneurin Evans. WinniDg 1 Numbers as follows.-23-16, 1581, 595, 1933, 1586, 1.31, 1704, 750, 2010, 2516, 2986, 3457, 572, 11, 3467, '2750, 642, 2312.—J. LKWIS, Secretary, 27, Greenfield-terrace, Troedyrhiw. J 5 LOST AND FOUND. LOST, on Whit-Tuesday, between Mi rlaj » Recreation Grounds and Pendinas, 'iwjpyrwJja, Merthyr, a Green Leather Handbag, containing money, etc.—Any person returning same to Mrs. THOMAS, Pendinas, Twynyrodyn, Merthyr, will be rewarded. J 5: 4? 1 REWARD to person finding and returning a grey Persian Cat, strayed from Glenthorae, Merthyr.— HARRAP, Gwaunfarren, Merthyr. J 12 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED at once, general Servant understanding plain Cooking, also Housemaid general, good references.—WniSATSHKAF HOTEL, Merthyr. J 5 WANTED at once, smart Girl about 16 as General.— PRICB, Koyal Arms, Penydarren. J 12 APPRENTICES WANTED. GROCERY and Provisions. Wanted, strong boy as apprentice outdoors.—-Appiy, E. DAVIKS, Victoria- street, Dowlais. J 19 AN exceptional vaoancy occurs for smart Youth as Apprentice.—Apply, Oris Institute, Tho rneycrcft, Penydarren. J 5 SITUATIONS VACANT. LAD wanted for Bar and General Work also one assist Saturdays and evenings.— POWELL, Angel, Merthyr. 112 GENERAL, Accident, Fire, and Life Assurance Cor- poration require the services of an additional Cleric. Apply. in own handwriting, stating salary required, to H. COWIE, District Inspector. "Expresa" Chambers, Merthyr. J 12 SITUATIONS WANTED. ATCHMAKERS.-Yoiing Man, 22, desires situa- W tion as Improver; has served apprenticeship and 16 months as above. Good references.—Apply, OWEN, 32, Penybryn-terrace, Penrhiwceiber. J 5 AGENTS WANTED. SUITS. Costumes, Boots, Watches, Jewellery, Gramo- phones, Musical Instruments, supplied at 4s. per month Agents Wanted spare time.—G. LIVBRSIDGE, Milnsbridge, Huddersfieki. Jy 10 INANCIAL AGENTS warTted~Tn~every town and village in the Western Counties and Wales, with a population over 500 experience not necessary. For Eurther particulars apply to STANLEY DOWDIXQ, Esq., Manager, Provincial Union Bank, 1. Queen-square, Bristol. J 12 W- ESLEYAN and General Assurance Society.—Whole or spare time agents wanted, exceptional terms for enertretic men.-Appiv, Mr. BOLTBR, 39, C-'rornwell- !treet, Merthyr, and Mr. WM. EDDY, 9, Graig-place, Aber. lare. A7 APARTMENTS TO LIT. COMFORTABLE Apartments one or two bedrooms bath, lavatory.—4, Cambrian-terrace, Gwaelody- garth, Merthyr. J 5 "fWO Bedrooms and Sittinar-room to let, suit two young men.-Apply, 31, Cromwell-street, Merthyr. j 19 ''lno LET two Bedrooms and a Sitting-room—a second 1 Sitting-room, if required.—19, Church-street, Mer- lli JH PARTMENTS to Suit Gentleman.—Apply, 1, Dyke- street, Merthyr. J 5 SITTING and Bedrooms to Let 6uit one or two Boarders.—53. Upper Thomas-street, Merthyr. J 12 COMFORTABLE Apartments for Gentlemen, piano, C bath, terms moderate. -Apply, M 69, "Express" Dtflce. J 5 COMFORTABLE Apartments, central, highly recom- C mended by gentleman leaving Merthyr.-Apply M. S., Express Office, Merthyr. J 5 COMFORTABLE accommodation for respectable young %_j man, good attendance, board or otherwise.—19, Newcastle-street, Merthyr. J 12 COMFORTABLE Lodgings for one or two respectable Me».—16, Tanybryn-place, Penydarren, top of Council-street. J 5 FURNISHED Sitting-room and Bedroom, suitable for two gentlemen (friends), with or without board.— pply, 18, Union-street, Merthyr. J 5 APARTMENTS WANTED. WANTED, in Merthvr, unfurnished apartments, for couple without children.—Apply, X67, 'Express' Office, Merthyr, J 58 PARTMENTS wanted for two gentlemen, in Dow- laia.—Apply M 71, Express Office, Merthyr. J 5 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, No. 2, The Walk, Merthyr.—Apply, 32, George Street. J5 HOUSES WANTED. ANTED, house in Merthyr, centrally situated, with batb.—Apply M 74, Express Office, Merthyr. J5 -L. HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. FOR Sale Eight House3, Bargain well let. 7s. per week; leaving Cardiff cause of selling.—For parti- culars, apply A.M., 24, Penllyn-road, Canton, Cardiff. Jl LAND TO LET. TO LET.—Coronation Park for Sports, Grazing, etc. Members wishing to join Tennis and Croquet Club ipply to F. SANDHROOK, 7, Church-street, Ebbw Vale. M 29 LICENSED HOUSES TO LET. 1^0 LET, Rheola Arms (opposite Gas Works) Merthyr. —Apply, PONTTCAFBL BBKWERV COMPANY, Cefn Joed T.S. GARDENING. GOD sound beau nnd pea Sticks for Sale, any quan- Of Wty.—3i 11. KKVJj FvuUsrtr, J 181 HOLIDAY APARTMENTS, ABERYSTWYTH.-Comfortable apartments, extensive A sea view, situated centre of Promenade. Terms moderate.—Mrs. M. A. RRES, 57, Marine-terrace. J 19 BLACKPOOL. — Mrs. ROBINSON, Accrington House, Milbourne-street. Comfortable, homely Apart- ments piano near all amusements, stations and sea; with or without board terms reasonable. Parties catered for. Jy 10 FERNLIA, Wootten Courtenay, Dunstan, Somerset. Pleasant comfortable Rooms with or without board, good cooking and attendance, terms moderate. -Apply, j Mrs. G. BURNELL. Jy 3 UMBLES.—Furnished Apartments; good cooking if I convenient for bays and tram moderate terms.— Castle Hill. J 5 MUMBLES. Apartments, most central position, iTjL close to sea and amusements; from 25s. weekly.— CORNWALL Houaz. Promenade. Jy 3 FURNISHED Apartments to Let, good cooking and attendance.—Mrs. J. G. KING DON, 3, Woodland- villas, Castleton, Mumbles. J 5 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. WAREHOUSE to Let, near Statiou plenty of room rent low.—Apply, DAN DAVIBS, Oaklands, Merthyr. 119 GLAN-Y-NANT.—Workshops to Let,;very commodious; low rent.—Apply, DAN DAVIES, Oaklands, Merthvr. J 19_ TO LET, a lock-up Shop at Darren View, splendid position.—Apply, Miss ROBLLNQS, 33, Stuart-street, Merthyr Tydfil. J 12 OFFICES or Stock Rooms to Lot, commodious prem- ises, centrally situated, vacant early in July.— Apply, CASE & Co., Merthyr Tydfil. Jy 3 HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. FUNERAL Stock, Second-band Hearses £ 30, 20 new patterns, Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes. Easy terms; Catalogues. MARSTON'S, Bradford-street, Birmingham. CYCLES FOR SALE. THREE Gent's Cycles for Sale splendid machines, latest improvements, very cheap.—BREEZE, Red Cow, Merthyr. J 5 T>ARGAIN, 4-b.p. Motor Cycle, £ 12 15s. cash, or O would exchange for push bike aud £ 9.—Particulars, 7, Railway Terrace, Fochriw, Cardiff. J 5 CYCLE Barsrain to anyone that wants a Gent's High Grade Coventry Machine; not used six times, must be turned into cash two best roller brakes, ball free wheel, latest improvements high grade 1909 Coventry Cycle, plated rims, best of all things and all accessories, lamp and everything, fully guaranteed, worth double £3 12 6d.; approval willingly before cash sent.—F. J. HANDO, 6, Southbourne-terrace, Weston-auper-Mare. Jy 17 CYCLE ACCESSORIES. "j Q/~IO CLINCHER, Dunlop and Palmer T es, *y*J*y Covers from 3s. 6d. Air Tubes with valves, 2s. 3d. Pedals, Chains, etc. lists free maker's prices. II —W. A. GORTON, Manufacturer, Wolverhampton. J 19 MUSICL INSTRUMENTS. FOR SALE. Piano, antioue, fine piece of furniture JP suit learner on' v £6 lOs, Od. Cauolfryn," High- street, Cefn. J 12 INSURANCE T^OYAL London. £ 6 10s. book for Sale, district of tXi Aberfan and Merthyr Vale guaranteed saleable value to agent, his executors aud assigns 25 per cent commission and 10 times down. Promotion cause of selliiig, price, eloO.-Apply, W. RATTRAT, Dyke-street, Merthyr. J 19 WHY be without income in the event cf sickness, accident or when out of work, wnen 2/6 monthly insures you -21 weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene. fits are guaranteed by The Self-Help Insurance Com- pany, Limited, Authorised Capital £ 50,000 (Registered under.the Companies Actsaccording to Act a! Parliament). Full benefit iu three months. Perfect safety for membr. Agerus wanted in every district. Those employed in col- ieries and large works can easily earn £ 4 weekly. Salary after proved ability.—Apply, Head Offices, 34, High Holborn, London, or to Mr. Thomas, District Man- ager, 55, Abercynon-road, Abercynon. M 29 MEDICAL REMEDIES PURE Healing Biilm, the mother's first aid. No home should be without this soothing ointment. Worth its weight in gold, with which 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 fckin; a balm for every wound. Manufactured from Herbal Oils by A. DAVIKS, 8, Church-street, Merthyr. box seaied with the Government Stamp. Price lid. J G j 'ICE iflvjt: frr »■ W.'wojr, M- Specialist Safe and t)ertain Remedy.—Address, lu, Guinea-street Bristol. Jy. 26 TAPEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and testimonials lree. — HISSON, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. Every mother who I values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4-d. and 9d Postage ld.-Gso. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, D. Williams, Commerciai- street; Abergavenny, Shackleton and Co., 9, Cross. street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans, 43, Beaufort-street, A. M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida- place, T. Dougall, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T.'Thomas, The Square; Dowlais, R. P. Rees, 177, High-street; Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradacb, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins, Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30-7-09 1 EMIGRATION. EMIGRATION-For Lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, 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, Wenallt Aberdare. T.S. BRITISH COLONIES,-For all information regarding JL) 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 the world. Short Holiday Tours to Spain, Portueal and the Mediteranean a specially. Tourist and Pleasure Parties, School and Club Outings ar- ranged. Full information 0:1 application to JAmse LEVER, 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. 112 SCHOLASTIC. A YOUNG Lady wishes to acquire conversational French.—Apply M. 67, Express Office, Mer- thyr. J 5 thyr. J 5 OUTH 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 Colliery Managers Examinations questions set during the last Ten Years 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. 6d. — CAMBRIAN MINING SCHOOL," Forth, Glarn. J6 PITMAN'S "SHORTHAND. Coaching in THEORY and SPEED. Special terms to students of evening classes (now closed). No quarterly bills.—T. B. Gnzwz's- Shorthand School, 19, Glcbeland-street, Merthyr. — -■ — j MISCELLANEOUS SALES. BILLIARD Table for Sale. Full size, all complete nearly new; can be seen.—EVANS, Plough, Dowlais. J 19 rR SALE, Gas Cooker (Richmond), large size, good condition.—WILKS, Furniture Stores, 56, Castle- street, Merthyr. J 19 FOR SALE, splendid set Buffalo Horns,—Address' M 72, Express Office, Merthyr. J 12 LEATHLEY'S Patterns now ready. Special designs LEATHLEY'S Patterns now ready. Special designs in Summer Dress and Blouse fabrics. Advance patterns of 120 varieties, newest productions, sent free on approval, astounding value. 4!d. to 4s. 3d. per yard. Send to-day.— LCTAS LKATHLBY, Summei Depi.,129a, Armley, Leeds. J26 \\TALL PAPERS from l|d. per Roll. Any quantity, large or small, at Wholesale Prioes. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Dept. 353, THE BARNETT WALL PAPSK Co., LTD., Manchester. Jy 10 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. hyr. T.S. THE "Jewel" Fountain Pen, fitted with 14-carat gold nib, iridium tipped. 8/6 post free.— H. W. Southey & Sons. Express Office, Merthyr. MISCELLANEOUS. DISMISS your Landlord. You can spend the money JU to better advantage and live in your own house. See this month's "Home." Send postcard for copy to the Editor. 3, Brushfield-street, London, E.C. Mention Merthyr E xpress." J 18 ADAME ELVIRA. F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren ologist, iic., whose invaluable advice is without i the greatest help to parents with young children, and to people anxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, or go abroad, is now receiving at her reception rooms- 13, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. J 5 REY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to X its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but by natural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious. and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair, In bottles, price 1;6 (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer -G. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 CUTLET FRILLS. Boxes of 3 doz., best quality, 6d. per box or separately at 2d. per doz.—H. W. Southey & Sons. Express" Office. Merthyr. THE popular box of Table Decorations, 84 pieces. Contents: Two dozen dish papers, by 6j; one dozen dish papers. 10 J by 8 one dozen dish papers, 12t by 10; one dozen plata papers, 85-inch diam.; half-dozen round lace dessert papers, 71-inch diam.; half-dozen round lace dessert papers, 8i-inch diam.; one dozen ham frilla. 18 by 4. 1?. per box, postage 3d. extra.—Hi W' Pffise, f < MONEY. < REQUIRED, a Loan cf.f 30. Good interest paid, with security.—FINANCK, "Express" Office, Merthyr. J5 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 boughi houses, or require advances upon their properties, should apply to J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has several sums of money from £100 up to £2,000 for immcdi* ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4; and 5 per cent.' — Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyi Tydfil. T S O. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has senral sums of money, amounting in all to £ 4,000, to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free hold Securities at 4 per cent. or 5 per cem. T S MOInEY.—The Provincial Union Bank continue to Lend large sums daily from £ 10 to £ 50(1 on Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved f". curity, at a few hours' notice, to all class in part of England and Wales, repayable by easy iik stalments. With and without securities. No'good application is ever refused. All Communication* Strictly Private. This business having been estalJ lished a great many years, and conducted in ,I a; 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 ot our officials having gained the confidence and reoom. mendations of our numerous customers. If desired., one of our officials will attend at applicant's resii dence with cash, and out the advance W iti* out Delay. Call or write to the Manager, Western Branch, Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 1, Queen-square Bristol; or to the Local Agents, Messrs. AniS* STRONG & FRANCIS, 19. Dukc-street. Cardiff. THE CHARING CROSS ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH 73 ST. MARY STREET. j Head Offices; 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London, W.O. t & 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.C. Branche Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. SurplusJ137L071 LOANS of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few heniv notice iu town or country, on personal security. jew«'lery, precious stones stocks, shares and fur* nitu.e, without removal. Stocks and Shares Bought and Sold. 24 per cent, allowed on Current Account Balances/ DEPOSITS of £ 10 and upwards received as radar! Subject to 3 m'nt.hs' notice of withdrawal, 5 p.o. per a-nnj Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per aoa. Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per aoa. Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly* Owiug to the nature of our investments, we ar* able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on a.1moet any class of stock or shareholding insuring thi safety of capital. We have been established fo* 39 years, and our position in the banking world to. day testifies to the success of our business mtbodll.i and to the satisfaction of our customers. Write 01 call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H: J. TALL. Joint Mai«*«ra, THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REGISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GRANT Loans from JE5 upwards to respectable householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc. at low rate of interest. Forms free. All applications: treated in strict confidence. Country applicatiHlf receive prompt attention. MANAGER, 9.tt., PONTMORLAIS — — I £5 UPWARDS ADVANCED tc respectable householders and others on note of hand, alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably arranged. Country applications receive prompt atten- tion. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated with sL .cte!,t ccnfi,leuce. Apply personally or by letter to the MANACBK. THe STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcaetie-street (acmm Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil. Attendance—12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8p.m. daily, j -4J The Merthyr and Dowlais; Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. The First! The Largest! The Best! ¡ ftSiLBOURNE CHAMBERS. MERTHYR. LOANS are made without delay to Trades- people and other Persons in Regular Employment upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow- ing easy Terms of Repayment:— ..41. For a £10 S?"rc tb. Rspayments are 1 2 weekly, M £ 28 „ „ „ 2 2 •ll* » » 5 2,. » '• » » 2 »* M 52 T'I* itonrv W the g."o*rtr Qm <iV ."t last .r. 1906. „ £ s. a. e e. a Cash received 6114 0 ll 7129 n » Total'Laans .2M2 0 0 3447 5 < Matured Shares paid oat 2202 IS 2 4426 13 < Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 ii Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 Total Assets 12711 14 6 14457 (9 a Number of Members 1020 Ilia Applications fot Loans received at any time by the Secretary— CHARLES L. STEWART,\ Melbourne Chambers (under fcfte Oroo^^)., MERTHYR TYDFIL. For PRIVATE CASHtADVANCESI Apply to— ALBERT E. GASH. At his private house, 30, St. George's Terrace, SWlnsea. f Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectabW persons loans from J310 to any amount, upon the own Note of Hand, withont Sureties or Bill <#, Sale, ''4 INTENDING BORROWERS in applying tot Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with] whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades undevi his own name, and not under an assumed neither does ha trade as a Company I' or called "Bank." AD NOTE ADDRESS— 30. ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE# WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA i iTHE MILB0URNE PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY, Incorporated under the Building Societies Acts, A SAFE AND SOUND INVESTMENT FOR SAVINGS. -? INVESTMENT SHARES £10 EAOH Payable in Full or by Instalments. Interest$ per cent. per anuam-Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any time on giving One Monti's Notice. LOANS in earns of £100 to £1,000 are made, to, enable persons to buy House Property, or to* persons requiring Advances on Property already' in their possesaien. Re-payable by easy Monthly] or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other termi .-as the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of j35 and upwards received, at 3 per cent. per annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from the Secretary, CHAS. L. STEWART, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil 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 promiesory note with easy terms of repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Registered Office: POST OFFICE CHAMBERS. MERTHYR TTDFIL. Branch Office: RESTAURANT, ABEB FAN CRESCENT, ABERFAN. Secretary—JAMES LEVER WHY PAY HOUSE RENT WHEN YOU CAN BECOME YOUR OWN LANDLORD, For particulars apply to the MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS BUILDING SOCIETY. Loans advanced in sums from £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. DAVIJDDAYIJES, Glebe- &9WBe,.#ter*byr Tydfi