The Merthyr Express

Merthyr Express Diary. All fixtures advertised in the" Express" will be included in the diary free of charge. Friday, JUNE 4. Theatre Royal, Merthyr—"Und-er Two Flags." Palace, Ebbw Vale—"No Wedding Bjells" also on the 5th. Sunday, JUNE 6. Dowlais Male Voice Choir Concert—Drill Hall, Merthyr. Monday, JUNE 7. Theatre Royal, Merthyr—Variety Programme. Saturday, JUNE 26. Eglwysilan Sports. Monday, JUNE 28. Tredegar Horse Show and Parade. Thursday, JULY 1. Swansea Horse Show. Monday, JULY 5. Bedwellty Park, Trdegar-Fete and Gala. Penlan Park, Llandilo—Grand Eisteddfod. Monday, JULY 19. Pontlottyn Chair Eisteddfod. Monday, JULY 26 to Saturday, AUG. 7. National Pageant of Wales at Cardiff. Tuesday, AUGUST 3. Annual Library Eisteddfod at Abertysswg. Wednesday. AUGUST 4. Competitive Concert, New Hall, New Tredegar Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 29. Senghenydd Chair Eisteddfod.

Notice to Subscribers. Three editions of the "Merthyr Express" are printed every week one for the Aberdare Val lev from Hirwain to Abercynon; one for the Bot ough of Merthyr Tydfil and East Glamorgan; and one for West Monmouth, inclusive of the Rhymney Valley. Subscribers in one district desirous of obtaining the edition in another district can be supplied with it through their regular agents by sending a post card to the publisher, Glebeland- street, Merthyr, intimating their wishes and nam- IHC1 the agent.

RE-ASSEMBLING OF PARLIAMENT. PARLIAMENT resumed its duties after the brief Whitsuntide holiday on Thursday, and the most arduous portion of the session is that now begun. During the holiday the Chancellor of the Exchequer has, with his usual happy tact, contrived to get through a round of pleasure and business combined. He began by spending a couple of days at Llandrindod, a couple more in his native county, and finished up by touring through the Principality to Aberdare, on Wednesday, where he became the guest of his distinguished fellow-countryman, Sir W. T. Lewis, who, on Thursday, gave him an insight into collieries and mining, which must have been an entirely new experience to the right hon. gentleman. We may be quite, sure that this visit to Aberdare was of a. non- political character. tAt the same time, it, may be legitimately inferred that it was an oppor- tunity which, if not directly sought by the Chancellor, would most certainly be taken advantage of to acquire from the unrivalled knowledge and experience of his host some trustworthy information about coal and coal- mining that will stand him in good stead in debating the section of the Finance Bill which relates to the taxation of lajjd values, unde- veloped mineral estates, and unearned incre- ments. 5,jr. Lloyd George has exhibited a singularly healthy broad-mindedness as a minister responsible for dealing with so many national interests, in being ready to gather facts from any quarter capable of yielding the needful information for working out a measure which shall be just to everyone. IN the same spirit is he going to act toward"; the Friendly Societies which may b3 affectec: it by the new-proposals for compulsory insurance • in certain trades. This is the season of the year j when these great organisations hold their annual CQaforejcea. and at such cojWfrepg&s! we obtain collective expression of the sentiments I prevailing amongst the mass of the members. Only one of these societies has pronounced a decidedly hostile attitude towards the scheme, and that is the Oddfellows. At this society's A.M.Ç. there were many expressions of opinion that the reform proposed would infringe upon the proper sphere of Friendly Societies, and result in grave injury to them. On the other hand, the Hearts of Oak and the Shepherds were warmly in favour of some scheme of the nature of insurance, and, believing it possible to formulate such a scheme to bring in with State aid a very large class of workmen whom the societies failed to get hold of, they were ready to give it a benevolent reception. But the f Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. Winston Churchill have already stated that, ^before elaborating the details of their project, they will confer freely with the Benefit Societies and all other bodies likely to be affected, and endeavour to remove every objection which can be urged as affecting these societies. The aim and purpose of the measure is really to fill up the voids that the Friendly Societies do not and cannot cover, and, by co-operation with them, to extend the blessings of their own thrifty habits to hundreds of thousands who are now drifting on a tempestuous sea, in which the slightest disturbance of economical conditions suffices to submerge them. The societies have nothing to fear fiom a well. digested scheme of compulsory insurance.

GOSSIP. Cyfarthfa Park and Castle will be formally opened to-morrow (Saturday) at five o'clock, and given fine weather, ratepayers in all parts of the borough will, doubtless, avail themselves of the privilege of making a tour of the grounds. The Mayor and Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. Wilson) have issued invitations to. members of the Corporation and other public bodies to take part in the ceremony. Councillors and guests will assemble at the Town Hall, and then proceed to the Park, which will be opened by the Mayor, Afterwards Alderman Wilson will entertain the Members of the Corporation and J friends to tea at' the Castle, and the Cyfarthfa I and Merthyr Municipal Band will be in atten- dance. In addition to the programme of musio, Mr. Israel Price, of the Temperance Hall, Merthyr, has kindly consented to provide, gratuitously, tho services of several variety artistes. A crisis has arisen in the Scottish coal traAe. The Conciliation Board having failed to agree respecting their demand for a reduction of wages, the owners have decided to withdraw from the I Board, and to take steps to enforce the proposed reduction. Nearly 80,000 miners are involved in the dispute. ) In my note upon the controversy over the income and expenditure of the Dowlais Roman Catholic Schools last week, I remarked that if the Education Committee, after a very material augmentation of salaries, makes a profit upon the working of the schools to-day, the inference was that a larger profit was made under the former regime, before the schools came into the Council's hands. Canon Lucan, the princi- pal manager, writes in another column to say that there is no justification for this inference, but that when the schools were entirely con- trolled by the managers, who were responsible for the expenditure, not only was there no profit made, but mostly a loss. I should be sorry to impute a state of things that did not exist. On the face of it, i. ^ces seem strange that with a lower scale of salaries the managers, in sole control, were unable always to make the income cover the expenditure yet, with higher salaries, the Education Committee contrives to make a substantial profit on the schools. Canon Lucan, however, offers to submit the school accounts to vouch for what he says, and the exploitation must be sougnt in the schools earning under the Corporation much more than they did previously. Speaking at the conference of Ancient Shepherds, at Worcester, on Monday. Chief Shepherd Brother Mackio referred to the question of lapsed members. This was not due, he said, to industrial depression, but rather to the young men being wholly absorbed in sport, and having no thought for the day of sickness and death'^ar ahead. Even where they had that thought there was a growing feeling that the state would do what was necessary. I In another column a correspondent draws attention once more to the necessity of widening the throttle-valve," at Pontmorlais. As readers are aware, the Corporation have obtained powers to carry out this improvement, and I powers to carry out this improvement, and I believe it is the intention to take the work in hand next year. « The Rector of the village of Bunwell, near Attleborough, is in a bad way over the Budget. He says that in consequenceof renewed taxation and increasing rates, he will be obliged to reduce all his subscriptions by half, and his annual gifts to the poor at Christmas. The gross income of the living, according to Crockford s Clerical Directory," is £527, while the net income is £345 and a house. It would be highly interesting to have a statement showing the actual extent of the parochial benefactions of this clergyman, and the amount of increased taxation which he will be called upon to bear. We should then be able to' judge whether the cry of distress is genuine, or merely one of political spite. The police cells at Merthyr were full at the beginning of the week. At an occasional court, on Monday, no fewer than sixteen persons were remanded until the following day. Several of them had been imbibing too freely, and six were charged with assaulting the police. # Delightful weather prevailed over the holidays, and both old and young appear to have en- joyed themselves. The sports and gala, at Penydarren Park, attracted large numbers of people to Merthyr. Other similar functions in various parts of the district also received a fair measure of support. It has been suggested that the oificials of the Sunday Schools in the town ought to consider the question of f organising a united demonstration on Whit- Monday or Tuesday. Under such conditions as prevailed at the beginning of this week a demonstration would prove a great success. In some North of England tewns all the school treats are held in Whit-week. Could not this be done here ? If the treats all took place at Whitsuntide, the day schools would certainly benefit. At present the attendance at many of the schools is affected all through the summer, and, of course, a certain amount of grant is lost. This is a matter which certainly deserves consideration. Who will take the initiative, and call a meeting of Sunday School represen- tatives to discuss the question ? The death is announced of the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. T. Price. He was a native of Wales, having been born at Brymbo, near Wrexham, in 1852, and was taught the trade of a stonemason in Liverpool. By sheer hard work and determination he raised himself to the position of Premier of South Australia. # The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Lloyd George) visited Aberdare on Wednesday, and was the guest of Sir W. T. Lewis, at the Mardy. On Tuesday the Chancellor was presented, by his old schoolmates, at Llanvstumdwy, with an illuminated address. On Wednesday he left Criccieth and motored to Aberdare, being met near Brecon by Sir W. T Lewis and members of his family. On Thursday morning the Chancellor visited some of the collieries in the district. At the annual conference of the National Association of Head Teachers, at Leicester, on Wednesday, a discussion took place on the half-time system, and a resolution was unani- mously adopted, asking that the age of exemp- tion should be raised to fourteen years. At a meeting of the Merthyr Watch Com- mittee, on Wednesday, the Chief Constable (Mr. Wilson) reported that he had received a letter from the Chief Constable of. Neath, with reference to the very smart arrest of a man, who had stolen a bicycle from Neath, by P.O. Stubbs, of Dowlais. The officer acted with commendable promptitude, as there was no information that the bicycle had been stolen. The Committee received with pleasure the report, and ordered a record to be made. Is Dissent decaying ? This question is ^siie 1 by a correspondent in this issue. What dv, Nonconformists say ? » Sir Marchant William-i c!.rJ;5céI annoyance at the Merthyr Police Court, on Tuesday, at having received a letter iioaj a minister respect- uyz a i'oupg saan' who was vhfrge^ along' with j several others with assaulting a constable. As the Stipendiary said, it was a most improper thing to do to write to a magistrate. Had the minister attended court doubtless the Justices would have been prepared to listen to anything he had to say on behalf of the young man. To write to a'magistrate looks very much like an attempt to sway him, though the minister might not have had any such idea. It is to be hoped this incident will be a warning to others. POLONIUS

WHITSUNTIDE AT MERTHYR. SPORTS AT PENYDARREN PARK. LARGE CROWDS ATTRACTED T(X) THE TOWN. y Fine weaihsr favoured holiday makers during Whitsuntide. Plenty of amusements were pro- vided for the people;- tire chief attraction at Merthyr being the three days' sports promoted by Mr. Israel Price, of the Temperance Hall. The railway companies ran cheap (by and week end trips to seaside and other resorts, and on Friday and Saturday thousands of workers left the town for a change of scenery and fresh air. There was a tremendous influx of visitors on Bank Holiday, however, and the streets were crowded all day, reminding one of twenty years ago, when entertainments were organised by a committee of local influential gentlemen. On Monday about 8,COO people paid for ad- mission to Penydarren Park, and on Tuesday and Wednesday there were again good crowds. At the Drill Hall a variety company put on a good programme, assisted by the Bioscope. The Theatre Royal was crowded throughout the holidays, the day performance on Monday be- ing especially well attended. At the Temper- ance Hall a bumper programme was provided, one of the chief artistes being Mr Percy Honri, in "Concordia," recognised as the most elabor- ate, artistic and clever act before the public. THE SPORTS. The officers at the sports were as follows:— Judges: Messrs. George Rogers, Cyfarthfa; Ben Evans, Troedyrhiw Charles Leonard and Howey Powell; starter, Mr. Harry Mansell, Cwmtaff; marksman, Mr. Jack Price; stew- ards: Messrs. R. G. Williams, Ed. Baker, A. Felton, W. Wyndeatt. Thomas Davies and W. Baines, handicapper of horses, Mr. Tom Williams; timekeeper, Mr. Edward Treharne; telegraph steward, Mr. Tom Treharne; secre- tary, Mr. Israel Price, Temperance Hall; assist- ant secretary, Mr. Bert Hudson. Plenty of music was provided each day; on Monday by the Battalion Band of the Brecon- shire Territorial Regiment (conductor, Mr. E. Cunnington); and on Tuesday by the AberdJure Town Band, holders of the Welsh Challenge Cup (conductor, Mr. J. Manley)., and on Wed- nesday by the Cyfarthfa. and Municipal Band, under the leadership of Mr. George Livsey. At intervals entertainments 'were given, the artistes including tho Three Cyclists, comedy and acrobatic trick cycle riders, who could do ,-lmost anything with their bicycles but put them into their pockets; Professor Mauley's Royal Punch and Judy Show, with Dog Toby; tho Richard Trio, comedy acrobats; Lieut. Guard's Dog Circus, a very smart performance; thot Amio Trio, in comedy acts; the Carlsens, who were very smart; the Mezzettis, in their comedy triple bar act, tho Alexandre Trio, who won loud applause for their cluing flying trapeze acts, and last, but not least, Don Pedro, the modern Blondin, high-rope walker, who caused a thrill of anxiety as he ran across the rope, as high as the tallest tree in the park. When in the centre of the rope, Don Pedro turned somersaults, and at times he carried a stove to the centre of the rope, lit a fire, and cooked pancakes. Each night, at 9.30, there was a. grand display of fireworks by Messrs. Milder, and fire balloons were let go at the com- mencement of the display. MONDAY'S SPORTS. Novice Race (first in each heat, to run in semi-final).—Heat-winners: First heat: Nicho- las, Merthyr, second heat: J. James, Merthyr, 19:í yards; third heat, G. Vaughac, Merthyr, 20 yds.; Fourth heat, W. Smith, Merthyr, 18 yds.; fifth heat, W. Thomas, Merthyr, 16 yds. sixth heat, A. Williams, Cefn, 1 yds. seventh heat, D. J. Jones, Dowlais, 18 yds. seventh heat, D. J. Jones, Dowlais, 18; eighth heat, H. Howells, Bedlinog, 20 yds. ninth heat, W. Morgan, Rhymney, 24 yds. tenth heat, Dan Jones, Dowlais, 25 yds.; eleventh heat, Evan Murray, Merthyr. 25 yds. twelfth heat. G. Hunt, Abercynon, 21 yds. Final: 1, H. Howells; 2, A. Williams; 3. Dan Jones. 100 Yards' Flat Handicap (Boys under 16 years).—First heat, D M. Thomas, Merthyr, and W. Edwards, Troedyrhiw, dead heat; second heat, E. Thomas, Penyard third heat, T. Rees, Merthyr, fourth heat, E. Owen, Merthyr. Final: 1, D. M. Thomas; 2. E. Thomas, 3, W. Ed. wards. 120 Yards' Open Handicap, first prize final run on Tuesday.—First heat, W. Thomas, Merthyr, 16 second heat, W. Rees, Mer- thyr, 18 yds. third heat, A. Williams, Cefn, 16 yds. fourth heat A. W. Cole, Ogmore Vale, 12 yds. fifth heat, R. Griffiths, Merthyr, 13A yds.; sixth heat, G. Vaughan, Merthvr, 18 yds. seventh neat. A. Peebles, Edinburgh, 7 yds.; eighth heat, D J. Jones, Dowlais, 15 yds; ninth heat, A. Henderson, Edinburgh, 10 yds. tenth heat, G. Banfield, Pontlottyn, 17A yds. eleventh heat, J. Ingram, Mountain Ash, 13 yds.; twelfth heat, Ted Price, Dowlais, 17g yds. thirteenth heat, II. Howells, Bedlinog, 18 yds. fourteenth heat Tom Williams, Dowlais, 12g yds.; fifteenth heat, F. J. Carey, Cardiff, 17 yds.; sixteenth heat, B. Silvanus, Cefn. 1& yds. seventeenth heat F. J. Manning, Bridgend, 1l yds. Final: 1, A. W. Cole; 2, Rees Griffiths; 3, Ted Price. 600 Yards' Open Handicap.—1, A. R. Hodg- son, Ogmore Vale, 34 yds. 2. H. Cowan, Leven, 23 yds.; 3, W. Bartlett, Neath, 28 yds. Mile Trotting Handicap (saddle). First prize, £ 10.—1, J. Collins, Merthyr, "Little Wil- lie," 360 yds. 2, W. Druce, Aberdare, "Little Tommy," 420 vards; 3, H. Powell, Aberdare, "Betsy," 110 yds. 1 Mile Galloway Handicap (first prize, £7).- 1, J. Matthews, Dowlais, "Little Bess," 490 yds.; 2, T. Richards, Merthyr, "Cwmglo Nan- cy," 420 yds., 3. Jack Collins, Merthyr, "Little Maid," 410 yds. TUESDAY'S EVENTS. 100 Yards' Flat Handicap (Boys under 16 years).—First heat: 1 T. Morgan, Pentrebach 2, D. J. Rees, Caepanttywyll. Second heat: 1, E. Thomas, Merthyr; 2. N. Griffiths, Merthyr. Third heat: 1, J. R. Turner, Merthyr; 2, W. Edwards, Troedyrhiw. Fourth heat: 1, W. R. Jones, Merthyr; 2. Entered on field, no name given. Final: 1, T. Morgan; 2, E..Thomas; 3, W. R. Jones. Novice Handicap.—First heat, G. Va.ughan, Merthyr, 204 yds. second heat T. Williams, Penydarren, 20 ycIs. third heat, W. Smith, Mer- thvr, 18 yds.; fourth heat, W. Thomas, Mer- thyr. 16 yds. fifth heat, W. Rees, Merthyr, 22 yds.; sixth heat, A. J. Bevan, New Tredegar, 21 yds.; seventh heat, Dick Richards, Merthyr, 21 yds.: eighth heat, D. J. Davies, Dowla.is, 21 yds. ninth heat, A. Price, Rhymney, 21A yds. tenth heat, J. D. Curtis, Penrhiwceiber, 21 yds. eleventh heat, Murray, Merthyr; twelfth heat, Ted Price, Dowlais, 18-A yds., thirteenth heat, D. M. Thomas, Merthyr, 25 yds. Final: 1, G. Vaughan; 2, W. Thomas; 3, Ted Price. 300 Yards' Handicap (open).—First hea.t, H. Cowan, Leven, 21 yds.; second heat, W. Smith, Merthyr, 32 yds.; third heat, A. Henderson, Edinburgh, 13 yds.; fourth heat, A. J Bevan, New Tredegar, 38 yds.; fifth heat, E. J. Quin- land, Nantymoel 34 yds.; sixth heat, F. J. Carey, Cardiff, heat, A. Peebles Edinburgh, 16 yards; eighth heat, J. Muir, Leith, 14 yds.; ninth heat, A. Edwards, Mer- thyr, 27 yds. tenth heat, Bertie Thomas, M-er- thyr, 37 yds. Final: 1, H. Cowan; 2, F. J. Carey; 3, A. Henderson. 440 Yards' Flat Handicap.—1, H. Cowan, Leven, 23 yds.; 2, A. Henderson, Edinburgh, 15 yds.; 3, F. J. Ca.rey, Cardiff, 36 yds. 1 Mile Trotting Handicap.—1,- J. Collins, Merthyr, "Little Willie," 360 yds.; 2, T. H. Davies, Aberdare, "Maggie C"; 3, H. Dowell, Pontnewynydd, "Onward," 15 yds. 1 Mile Galloway Handicap.—1, Bert Free- man, Bargoed, "Tally Ho." 420 yds. 2, J Mat- thews, Dowlais, "Little Bess," 490 yds. 3, T. Richards, Penrheol, "Cwmglo Nancy," 420 yds. WEDNESDAY-HORSE SHOW. Wednesday was devoted to horse racing events, and the promoters of the show are to be congratulated upon getting together some of the finest competitors in the country Three championship cups (supplied by Mr. Willia.ms, jeweller. Arcade) were offered for the best ani- mals in certain classes. The principal cup was awarded Miss E. Buraton. 01 Taunton, Som- erset, for "Heathfield Squire," and that lady, who both rode and drove her horse, was loudly cheered all round the ring. Two smaller cups went to Mr. Tom Morgan, Tylorstown, for "Honourable Maid," and Mr, John Evans, Royal Stores, Merthyr, for "King of the South." There was a large gathering of spectators, and the "grand stand" was occupied by the leading ladies and gentlemen of the town. The president for the day was Mr. John Evans, the other officers being: Judges, Mr. H. DY80 Basingstoke; Mr. T. Lloyd Evans, Llanartn; hon. vet surgeons: Mr. Arthur H. Jones, M.R.C.V.S. (Lond.), and Mr, A. W, Oxenham, M.R.C.V.S. (Lond.); handicapper (horse rac- ing), Mr. T. Williams, Llwynypia; starter: Mr. Harry Mansell, CwmtaJI; marksman, Mr. John Price, Merthyr, financial stewa.rd Mr. Israel Price, jun.; secretary Mr. Israel Price, Temperance Hall; assistant secretary, Mr. Bert Herdson. The stewards were: Mr. John Jenkins, Mr. G. Jenkins, Mr Rees Price, Mr. W. Jenkins, Mr. Tom Rees, Mr. W. Lewis, Mi. Steve Leyshon, Mr. John Collins, Mr. G. H. Evans, Mr. H. V. Reeves, Mr. E. A. Jones, Mr Henry Owen, Mr. T. Rogers, Mr. H. Ro- gers. Mr. W. J. Breeze, Mr. Cowy, Mr. H. Powell, Mr. Stanley Evans, and Mr. Alfred Baverstock. The judges were delighted with the quality of the horses exhibited, and agreed that it would be difficult to find better Duality in any county show. A patent notice board showing the re- sults of the competitions was supplied by Mr. J. H. Clark, of Gloster-street, Aberdare. Dur- ing the day the Cyfarthfa and Municipal Band PLEYRFD jgfi JKPORONRUTE ,Drogr$AUNS of {NI&IG. I PRIZE LIST. I Mountain Pony, to be ridden by a. boy under 13 years of age.—1, Frank Saunders, Cardiff, "Edna May"; 2, T. J. Mathias, Cardigan, "Steel Grey"; 3, W. T. Stevenson, Cwmaman, "Dolly." Mare or Gelding. 14-2 and under, to be rid- den.—1, Miss G. Burston, Taunton, "Action Again" 2, D. Rees Jones, Aberdare, "Brom- ley Belle", 3, John Jones, Llandilo, "Lady Lofty." Mare or Gelding, over 14-2, to he ridden.—1 and champion, Tom Morgan, Tylorstown, "Hon- ourable Maid"; 2, John Lewis, Stratford-on- Avon, "Stratford Duchesse"; 3, D. Richards, Pontypridd, "Llanover Reality." Pony, 13-2 and under, to be ridden.-1. T. E. Jerman, Dowlais, "Pindersfield Ruby"; 2, Miss G. Burston, Taunton, "Mel Valley Spring Chicken" 3, Frank Saunders, Cardiff, est Queen." Mare or Gelding, driven in a cart, van, or lorry, for heavy trade purpose^—1, Giles ajid- Harrap, Merthyr Brewery, "Ginger"; 2. John Evans, Merthyr, "King of the South" 3, Tho- mas Thomas, Caeharris, "Marquess." i Grocer's or Baker's Turn-out, horse, cart., or van, and h3,mé any height (two classes, h and 1).—Class h. 1 and champion, John Evans, Merthj-r, "King of the South"; 2, Thomas Thomas, Dowlais, "Marquess" 3, Heard and Sons. Penydarren. "Prince." Class 1 1, Ja- boz Gough, Mountain Ash 2, Joim Evans, Merthyr, "Queen of the South" 3, Daniel Davies and Sons, Merthyr, "Dandie Din- in.ont." Marts or Gelding, driven in a ca rt. foc light trade purposes.—1, John Lewis, Stratford-on- Avon, "Stratford Duchess" 2, Jabez Gough, Mountain Ash 3, David Jones, Mountain Ash, "Lady Bang." Fishmonger's or Fruiterer's Turn-out, horse, cart and harness.—1. Jack Collins, Penry-street, Merthyr, "Little Willie" 2, Edgar Fennell, Cardiff, "Hendre Lad"; 3, Geo. Weblcy, Merthyr, "Tom King" 4. James Bryant, Dow- lais, "Noble Dick." Pony, under 13.2, to be driven in harness.—1, E. Jones, Manoravon. Llandilo, "Greylight" 2, Miss G. Burston, Taunton, "Mel Valley Spring Chicken" 3, T. E. Jerman, Dowlais, "Pindersfield Ruby." Cob. Mare, or Gelding, axceeding 13-2 and not exceeding 14-2, to be driven in harness.—1, Miss G. Burston. Taunt-on, "Action Again"; 2, D. Rees Jones, Aberdare, "Bromley Belle" 3, Tom J. Mathias, Cardigan, "One of Boys." Cob, Mare, or Gelding, exceeding 14-2. to he driven in harness.—1 and champion, Miss E. Burston, Taunton, "Heathfield Squire", 2. E. Jones, Llandilo, "Towy Vale Swell"; 3, Dd. Richards, Pontypridd, "Llanover Reality." Mare or Gelding, any height, to be driven in harness.—1, Jdiss G. Burston, Taunton, "Heath- field Squire" 2", E. Jones, Llandilo, "Towy Vale Swell"; 3, Dd. Richards, Pontypridd, "Llanover Reality." Tandem Team, any height.—1, John Jones, Llandilo, "Lady Lofty." "Lady Grey"; 2, Dr. Cromwell Jones Victoria-street, Merthyr, "Queen Fortunate" and "Lady Duchess." Milk-vendor's Turn-out.—1, David Jones, Mountain Ash, "Lady nan"; 2, Tom Jones, Merthyr, "Black Pearl"; 3. W. J. Williams, Glyndyrus Farm, "Merthyr Comet." Mare or Gelding, in harness (speed and ac- tion).— T. L. Vaisev, Pontypool, "Welsh Kitty" 2, .T3.ck Collins, Merthyr, "Little Willie"; 3, Thomas H. Davies, Aberdaro, "Maggie C." Galloping Handicap for Ponies, not exceeding 13-2 (one mtle and a, half).—1, Joe Matthews, Dowlais. "Little Bess" 2, Tom Richards, Mer- thyr, "Cwmglo Nancy": 3, George Williams, Blaenavon, "Little Eva." Jumping. For the best performer over fences selected by the stewards.—1, T. W. Basil Syers, Chard, "Mystery" 2. James Glencross, Froma- "Blink Bonny"; 3, Thomas Glencross, Frome, "Nomination." Trotter, to be ridden. Distance one mile and a half. Handicnp.1. William Yeo, Swansea, "Little Pet"; 2, Daniel Phillips, Pontardawe, "Butcher Lad" 3, T. L. Vaisey, Pontypool, "Welsh Kitty Lacing Horses on Show Ground, mane and taiL-I, George Williams, Royal Stores, Mer- thyr, 2, John Hancock. Tiger Mews, Merthyr; •3, John Jonea. Tynywain Farm, Dollygaer. AN EXCITING INCIDENT. During the competition in Class 10, cob, mare, or gelding, to be driven in harness, the wheel of Sir Tom Mathias's trap came off, and the horse bolted round the ring. This caused great commotion, especially as the animal da-shed over the ground, flew past the Cyfarthfa and Muni- cipal Band, and came into violent contact with the rails at the exact spot where the Penydarren lad was killed at the May Show last year. Luckily the people saw the danger, and clear- ed away from the rails just in time to escape being injured. It seemed a marvel that, no ono was hurt. The ar'1")- however, had several teeth knocked out.

» "■ ». -■ "*• | Merthyr Sensation. CORPORATION SERVANTS ARRESTED. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. Much commotion was caused in Merthyr on Saturday night, upon its being rumoured that several men had been ancstoo by the police upon the charge of attempting to obtain money by false pretences from the Merthyr Corporation. Enquiry elicited the fact that the accused were Morgan Davies, of Dowlais, a foreman in the employ of the Corporation, who lives in Mary- street John McKay, labourer, of Crystal Palace- conrt, Penydarren and Thomas Edwards, who resides in High-street, Penydarren. The allega- tion is that an effort wasimade to draw wages purporting to be due to a mythical workman at Merthyr Vale Schools. On Tuesday the three men were placed in the dock 'at the police-court, at. the Town Hall.— Mr. F. P. Charles, who appeared for the accused, said that the case would not be heard until next Tuesday. One of the men had been in the employ of the Corporation for a long time, and also his father before him, and he would, there- fore, ask the Bench to grant bail. The amount involved was, he believed, only JE1 4s. 9d. The Stipendiary granted bail in two sureties of f25 each. The Finance Committee of the Corporation sat in private on Wednesday mprnnig, to consider the matter.

CHRISTIANITY & MILITARISM. ? A MOUNTAIN ASH CONTROVERSY. •ADDRESS BY REV. GEORGE > NEIGHBOUR. At the Miskin Council School on Sunday evening, the Rev. George Neighbour, pastor of the Brotherhood Church, delivered an address on Christianity and Militarism." The words of the text were « Blessed are the peacemakers, ror they shall be called the children of God," and They that take the sword shall perish by the sword." The rev. gentleman said he was there to speak as the professed follower of Jesus Christ. He was there not only with a consciousness of the duties of citizenship, but also with a con- sciousness of the eternal relationship between himself and God. He was a follower of the Prince of Peace, Who, by His example, nSore even than His words, had brought to them the greatest ideal the world had ever seen. What was true of the individual was also true of the nation, and Jesus had said that those who would gain life must first lose it. The church was a body of men and women who had separated themselves from the world, and the one fundamental fact in their teaching was that the world should be conquered not by carnal but by spitirual weapons. They were in the midst of a scare. They were faced by a jingoism that was fostered bYithe Press, the Stage, and by the representative Churches of Jesus Christ. On a recent visit to Hereford he saw a bazaar in aid of the Young Men's Christian Association advertised by a band of buglers and scouts. He occupied a pulpit that he could use in the freest and fullest sense, and, in the presence of those forces that were fostering militarism in their midst, he thought it was time to make a protest. Militarism was anti-christian. He was not concerned with what Joab said, or even what Joshua said. He had one Master, and he had gone to Him, and His words were those of the text. In view of the fact that Christianity was anti- militarism, the triumph of Jesus Christ meant brotherhood throughout the world. The success of Christianity would mean the over- throw of militarism, for militarism meant ill- will, but Christianity meant good-will. Jesus taught men not even to be jealous of Jerusalem. They wanted fit to limit Christianity to one city or country, but a narrow nationalism was not sufficient, for Christianity meant universal brotherhood. THE STRUGGLE OF NONCONFORMITY. He wanted to remind them, and especially the Nonfouformists present", that Nonconformity had cost them nothing. Their forefathers, however, sacrificed their blood for the religious and civil liberties that they enjoyed. Their forefathers were not concerned so much about self-defence as they were about the progress of right and truth. Some had recently associ- ated national defence with self defence, and had said that even the animals showed this. But he would remind them of another principle in animals and that was their love of life. What would not a man give for his life ? But his appeal was not to the animal within them, but I to the angel within them, and he wanted them to give the angel a chance. In the long struggle of man that lay behind them men had been gradually rising.. The beast in man had been | gradually 0vertThe smuggle Qf te J beast in man meant the dislocation of trade in the South Wales coalfield to-day. He had also heard of the Omnipotence of God, but he was not so much concerned with His Omnipo- tence as he was with His love. God could not save the world by His Omnipotence or by His Almighty power. He had heard that national defence was in harmony with the eternal purposes of God. He would ask, what eternal purposes ? There was only one eternal purpose, and that was the redemption of the world. Was it a question of disarm- ament or further armament ? He was not unmindful of the fact that nations as great as Britain had ceased to Ðe. He knew of Greece and Rome, but was it not true that those who lived by the sword must perish by the sword ? WANTED—A SACRIFICIAL NATION. -The nation that would most used for the evangelisation of the "world" would never be a military nation. He had reminded them of the fact that whot was true of the indiv.dual was also true of the nation, and what wl it profit, a man if he gained the whole world and lost his own soul ? Nothing could compensate them for the loss of their souls. Ministers of the gospel were continually teaching the youth to give up selfishness and live a life of sacrificc, and they must extend that principle to the nations of the world. Their religious and civil liberties were gained by men who had sacrificed themselves. If the nation, tuen, was saved by men who had given themselves for the nation, had not the time come for soma nation to make itself a sacrificial nation for the sake 01 the world ? Jesus had said tnafc those who lost their life should gain it. \V hat were the churches doing to this end ? Was there a church in Mountain Ash, the Brother. hood Church included, that could call itseli a sacrificial-phurch ? How many present lived a sacrificial life? Yet they were called to a Cress. They were not asked to sing about a Cross, but to follow the example of Jesus and and carry a Cross. Unless they took up the Crosc, said Jesus, they could not be His disciples. As a follower of Jesus Christ, he was ashamed that, forces outside the Churches were leading the movement for peace. The Labour Members of Parliament were visiting Germany with this object, and he wanted to know when the ministers were going to follow their example. Much of the militarism of to-day was not love of home or patriotism, but a love of panic by tho ruling classes. When the countries were ruled by the people for the people, they would begin to realise the brotherhood of all meDe When man to* man, the world o'er. Shall brothers be and a.' that." It was the business of the Churches to make that clear. He had majle no reference to the necessity or otherwise of the Territorials. He loved the jolly tar and Tommy Atkins as much as anyone, but he loved them as men and brothers. That was a. very different thing to giving an official recognition to what they represented. Let some trust in chariots and horses, but they would remember the Name of the Lord. Would that the enthusiasm and zeal shown by Members of Parliament for voting for instruments of destruction were shown for peace and for the material benefit of the nation! Christ had called them to live out His Spirit, and Hia Spirit was the Spirit of Peace. t'.

— 1 TROEDYRHIW. CONCERT.—The second annual concert, under the auspices of the Troedyrhiw Constitutional Club was held at the St. John's Hall, on ThurE. day last, and the spacious hall was crowded. Mr. G. Bevan presided, and, in his opening remarks, he stated that the inhabitants of the village were greatly indebted to the committee for providing such treats. The artistes were in good form, and were often encored. The following took part: Messrs. Sam Price, Tre- herbert (baritone), Wm. Jenkins, Eos Pennar, Mountain Ash (tenor), Arthur Evans, Caer- philly (comedian), and Ted Davies, Porth (comedian). The accompanist was Mr. Jenkin Fryer, Merthyr. A vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes, proposed by Mr. Wm. Howells, seconded by Mr. John Davies. COile cludde a very excellent entertainment. GYMANFA.—On Tuesday a Gymanfa Ysgo- lion" was heldj at Nazareth C.M. Chfvpel, when large numbers from Aberfan, Graig (A&ercanaid), Merthyr Vale and Troedyrhiw Methodists took part. It is over twenty years sir.ee the last Gymanfa was held at Nazareth, but, at the ipeeting on Tuesday, it was decided to hold the Gymanf-v Ysgolion again next year, but in one of the other churches in the district. The presidents for the day were Morning, Rev. RttVrrt Davies». Abercanaid afternoon, Mr. David Francis, Troedyrhiw; ecening, Rev. J. M. Davies, Aberian. Tea W.5 provided by the Nazareth members for their visitors.

MERTHYR VALE. ANNIVERSARY.—Anniversary services were held on Sunday, at Mount Hermon Chapel, Aberfan. There were larga congregations at all the services. The morning and evening services were conducted by Mr. William Tre. howen (superintendent), and the afternoon service by Mr. Samson H. Kitto, At the, morning service the following gave 6010s., recitations, etc :—-Masters Frank Trehowen Willie Arnott, Misses Nellie Hamer, Ethel Martin, Rachel Thomas. In the afternoon the choir rendered 0 Lord, on this Thy Holy Day,"j Joy, our Redeemer liveth," and Joy and) Gladness duets were given by Mrs. Simth and) Miss Jones, and Misses F. Brown and M. L.j Jones solos by Misses F. Brown. Edith Davies and Jones recitations by Misses May Trehowen,! Mabel Mayrick, Rachel Thomas, Prudence; Williams, Mary Thomas, Florrie Davies, Kitty Williams and Jones,- and Messrs. Edgar James' and Brynley Cole. At the evening service Hosanna, we sing," Soldiers of the Cross. and "Victory" were rendered by the choir I recitations were given by Misses Nellie Davies, Amy Andrews, Florrie Davies, May James* Evelyn Thomas, Kitty Williams, Clarice Hard- ing, and Master Rowland Cole; solos by Misses Jones, Edith Davies, Ray Hopkins, Nellie Hamer and F. Brown; duets by the Sisters Joynes quartettes by Mrs. Smith and friends.) Collections were taken in aid of the school funda.; On Tuesday the scholars and friends paraded' the main streets, Headed by their beautiful- banner, the choir singing en route. All were afterwards entertained to tea at the chapel.. EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESSES.—The Merthyr Vale Male Voice Party are to be congratulated on their splcnded successes on Whit-Tuesday at the Eisteddfodau. They took premier honours at Cwmaman, a money price oi £20, and a gold medal, their singing of the test piece, Spartan Heroes" being very highly praised by the adjudicator, Mr. J. T. Rees, Aberystwyth. At Llanharran they gained second place, and a money prize of M, their rendering being very: highly commended by the adjudicator, Mr., Caradog Roberts, of Rhos, who experienced some difficulty in distinguishing between them and the Garw Male Voice Party, who were the best choir.. SMOKING CONCERT.—A first-class smoking concert was held on Wednesday evening, a.t the Aberfan Hotel, in connection with the fAncient Order of Foresters. The chair was occupied by Mr. Peter Gardener, who was assisted by the following officers of the Court Province:—Bro. Emry Morgan (dist. sec.), Bro. Burton (dist. treas.), Bros. E. Withers, P.D.C.R., J. Llewellyn, P.D.C.R., Bufton, P.D.C.R., J. H. Ducie, P.D.C.R., J. Thomas, P.D.C.R., (court secretary), W. J. Summers, C.R.—The chairman spoke upon the utility and necessity of belonging to a friendly society. Mr. Ted Davies (Porth) delighted his audience with his first-class comic songs, and had to respond to encores. Bro. Lionel D. Thomas also greatly pleased the company as a comedian, whilst Bro. J. Llew- ellyn delighted' the "audience with his tenor songs. A euphonium solo was given by Bro. Alfred Thoma,e. During an interval Bro. D. J. ThOmftSwas presented with a beautifully- mounted emblfem in a massive frame. The District Secretary (Bro. Emry Morgan) made the presentation. Afterwards the programme was continued, and in addition to the artistes previously mentioned, Bro. Ernest Beach contributed to the harmony of the evening. An instrumental duet was given by the Bros. D. J. Thomas (cornet) and Alfred Thomas (euphonium.) £. v

'(' Theatre Royal, Merthyr. As the title suggests, "The Luck of Roaring Camp" is a most sensational drama, in which cxciting scenes follow each other in rapid suc- cession. The dioe of death, the pistol duel in the dark, daring escapes and plucky rescues are some of the episodes of an interesting story, brimful of incident. The fun is of the fast and furious order. To-night (Friday) the piece will be "Under Two Fla,ge," from. "Ouida's" popu- lar novel. Next week the management announce a va- riety entertainment, and the bill includes the Original Hodgini's Continental aerial gymntio wonders; Herbert Ford and Co. in a surprise' playlet, "Nerve;" Kremka Brothers, acrobats; Monitt, the great magician: Bob Berry, the; champion wrestler, and t £ e lt pictures oni t\!e j'.t! 1<?äP!.t¡- .—