The Merthyr Express

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE -r- We jjnarantee that our 1/- Backache Pills are equal to any sold at 2/9. Try them. TilE BKST way to take Cod Liver Oil is with Extract of Halt, 1/3 and 2/6 Jars. A air of 5/6 or 7/6 Snectacles will assist your sight and give pleasure in reading; the news of the day. Note the addrss-T. JKNKINS, Chemi,t and Optician, Pont- morlais. The Best Shop for New Garden Seeds. J. T. DOCTON, Plumber. Gasfittcr. House Decor- ator. PajjerhaiiRiiijc Warehouse. 138, High-street, Merthyr. All Repairs attended to at the hortst notice. A Staff of Experiencrd Workmen regu- larly employed. Estimates free. Paperhansings from 2d. per piece; numerous job lots greatly under rost price. THFRK'.S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound, Hard-wcarinp: Materials, combined with Ele- gance and Exclusive Style in every pair of Boots or Shoes you purchase at W. R. W'ILT.IAMS' BOOT DFPCT, Hiprh-strrct (opposite Lipton'sl, Merthyr. Sole Asrcnf. for "K." "Dr. Jaeger's," "Queen," and "Lot liS" Boots and Shoes. Hri,T,0A Here we are again, and (although times aroJiard. tend thiw^s ate ronvh, a«d tv^fvthiirjy is -risin," ^lew-RS. E. SIRDIJK and SON, Pawnbrokers, Jewellers, Out- fitters, &o 25, Pontmorlais, Meithyr Tydfil, have decided to hold their half-yearly genuine Sale, to commence on Saturday next. As usual we shall offer the immense stock oi Watches, Rin™s, Jewellery, CUthincr, Boots, Bendinsr. &c., at greatly reduced prices. Workmen, workwomen, and others-we ask you to pay a visio to the premiine establishment where you can get a genuine article at a price you pay elsewhere for an inferior oneq Don't miss this opportunity. Call early and secure the best bargains. See our windows. P.S.-We also lend most money on all kinds of Watches, Jewellery, Cloihinsr, and all kinds of miscellaneous Goods. The address is well-known, E. SIKDLI: and SON, 25, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil. MKSSRS. E. SIEDI,R and Row 31, High-street, Merthyr. Annual Sale of Clothing1, &c., including Men's and Bovs' Suits, Jackets and Vests. Trousers, Caps, Shirts, &c. All prreatiy reduced to clear. Also quantity of Atuffler-, Hose, Half-Hose, Braces, &c.. at popular prices. SaJe com- mence* Saturday. February 19.th. for 21 days only. FISH FOP. LENT.—Kindly place your orders early with OLIVER A. BOWN. Fishmonger, 36, High-street (fgtir doors below Howfield's). Satisfaction guarn.ntced. FIREWOOD. — Leonard and Raymond, Merthyr Timber Yard and Saw Mills, Plymouth road, are now prepared to receive orders or large or small quantities. Your favours will receive prompt attention. MAGNETISM.—I continue to treat NeuraJgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Paralysis, etc., with Magnetism. Thirty years' experience in the treatment of these distressing complaints.— W A. Jones, 62, Brynhyfryd, Pcnydarren. M19 JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH, PENTREBACH.— Mr. G. H. Bibbiugs will officiate on Easter Sun- day morning, at 11 o'clock afternoon 2. 30; evening 6.15 p.m. GOOD PRIDAY.W.. Toomey, fishmonger, begs to inform his customers that ho will have for Good Friday a large supply of Fresh Fish, all of prime quality, and lowest market prices. Order early. HIGH-STREET BAPTIST CnURCH.-Preacher. next Sunday, the Rev. James Baillie, of Bristol, formerly of Trederarville nhajrel, Cardiff. Mr. Baillie is well known to Merthyr congregations, and a treat is in store for those who will Le able to hear him. VIGORAL FREE.—You can be entertained and refreshed free of charge at Messrs. William Harris's famous stores, 144. Hirrh-screet, Mer- thyr, by listening to the Leautiful whistling of the nightingale and enjoying a cup of the most invigorating be\erage, "Vioral." You are invited to call and taste Vigoral serred in dainty little cups, when Miss F,\enden will tell you in a very interesting way its valuable properties. Hand-painted cups are given away with capsules from Vigoral jars. MERTHYR ADULT SCHOOL.—A new departure is being made this year by holding a hyacinth show and having a coffee supper in connection with the annual meeting. Friends who have hyacinths in pots or glasses and are willing to lend them for the purpose of showing during the evening, are asked to communicate with any of the members or either of the following :-A. Young or T. W Edwards, Y.M.C.A. PERSONAL.—As will be seen by advertisement in another column, Mr. R. Cotind Jenkins, of Ashville, Cefn Coed, for 14 years engineer and surveyor to the Vaynor and Penderyn Rural jVistrict Council, has opened business for himself, and will 1 e pleased to reply to enquiries. Mr. J«uvi.3 will visit all parts of the counties of Ci«nior"a,i and Brecon, where he has had con- sidera >)« esper'«j»ce. A Vr.r. v JTJEXT FRAUD."—" You are a man of considerable ability, and you had the eS'iOTii.v? to address the jury with statements the police knew nothing against you, when yen kne-x. -me you knew I knew, to the contrary. it is a very impudent fraud," So said Lord Coleridge to William Evans (35), horsebreaker, who was sentenced to nine months' hard labour, -'en at the Giamo-cran Assizes, for stealing a horse entrusted to hm care by Geo. Thomas, at, Merthyr. CYFARTHFA CASTLE EXHIBITION.—Up to this week no fewer tÍlan 15,600 visitors patronised the art exhibition at Cyfarthfa; Castle. New pictures are constantly being added to the collection, thanks to the enthusiastic interest of the secretory, Mr. Isaac J. Williams, who is ever on the look-out for gifts or loans of works of art. On Weslnesda.y night next the Merthyr Municipal Band will rive a grand promenade concert, assisted by several artistes of repute, and the proceeds will go to the fund for the purchase of pictures, works of art, etc. The concert will commerced at 7.30: MERTHTR COUNTY ASSESSMENT.—At a meet- ing of the Finance Committee of the Merthyr Corporation on Tuesday. Councillor Thcs. Williams presiding, the Borough Controller (Mr. W. R. Harris) reported that the County Rate Assessment Committee had given notice that they had decided to alter the basis for county rate as regarded the parish of Merthyr from 9271,462 to £ 279,960, and that, they would report this alteration to the County Council at their next meeting. The Controller reported that the costs of prosecutions charged against the borough of Merthyr for cases tried at the Assizes now being held at Cardiff amounted to nearly £300, one case alore costing £110. The sum- mary of the Council's finances showed a balance in favour of the Corporation of £ 4,073 2s. 7d. ABERMORLAIS EVEXING CLASSES.—A success- ful social evening was spent at Abermorlais Schools, on Friday, to cclebrate the closing of the evening schools carried on with great success during the session, under the headmastership of Mr. Thomas Thomas. No fewer than 120 pupils attended. Refreshments were provided, and the entertainments included games, dancing, songs, etc. Mr. Thomas was assisted tn the arrangements by Miss J. Lewis, Miss E. Jenkins, Miss Edwards, School Nurse Davies, and Messrs. L1. Thomas, W. Lewis and A. G. Recs, while Miss H. M. Davies presided at the piano. In the whist drive the ladies'prize, a silver-mounted purse, was won by Miss A. Watts, and the gent's prize, a pocket case, was won by Mr. Terrence Thomas. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Thomas for organising such a pleasant gathering. The Abermorlais shorthand classes are not yet closed. ST. TYDFIL'S WELL DEBATING SOCIETY.—The meetings of this society held at the Norman- street Schools, continue to be well attended, and keen interest is taken by the members in the papers and discussions. Last Thursday the Misses Parry gave a very able paper on Bazaars not being desirable for getting Church Funds," the subject being treated in a very forcible manner, whilst the other side was championed in an equally good way by Mr. Hill; Mrs. Prothero, Mrs. Evans, Miss Price, Miss Edwards and Messrs. R. Williams, Taylor, Tom Parry, Robt. Jones, W. Evans, W. Williams Thomas (Cyfarthfa Castle), Lee, and the presi- dent taking part in the discussion that followed. The result was an overwhelming majority in favour of That Bazaars and other devices were not desirable." Credit is due to the hon. secretary, Mr. W. J. James, and the treasurer, Mr. Tom Parry, for the success of these meetings, which are undoubtedly doing much good amongst the young people of St. Tydfil's Well Church. IF YOU HAVE DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT, consult the most experienced .Eyesight Testing Expert in Mer. thyr Mr. HENRY M. LLOYD, Ophthalmic Optician and Chemist. Merthyr (opposite Market doors).

GO FOR YOUR HOLIDAY by the 0 Holiday Line.' EXCURSIONS for a fortnight or less, etc. I Pamphlet giving full particulars of holiday Excursions obtainable at stations or offices free. JAMES C. INOI.IS, General Manager. (J free. JAMES C. INGU8, General Manager. (J PADMNORUM STATION, I

CEFN COED. CEFN VILLAGE SEWERAGE.—At a Bjeda] meeting of the Vaynor Council, at Merthyr, on Monday, Mr. John Rocors presiding, a vote of condolence was passed with the widow and family of the Rev. J. Hathrcn Davies, a member of the Council, who died suddenly on Saturday. Ten tenders were received for carrying out the new drainage scheme, at Cefn village, one of which was accepted, subject to the approval of the engineer. The Council will meet on Saturday to finally decide the acceptance of the tender. MONEY CurB, DINNER.—The 43rd annual dinner in connection with the Drovers' Arms Money Club was held on Saturday night. Mrs. Davies, the hostess, provided a capital spread, to which full justice was done. Mr. William Robson presided, being supported at the cross table by Mr. James Davies, the acting treasurer and the organiser of the dinner; Mr. John Meredith, secretary, and others. The secretary's report showed the membership to be about fifty, and that last year oyer f200 was paid to mem- bers. Songs were rendered by Mr. Dd. Jones, Mr. John Richards, Mr. Tom Eynon and others, Miss Mary DavleS being the accompanist. Miss Davies also played several selections, for which she was warmly applauded. A vote of thanks to the hostess for. her admirable catering and work' in connection with the club was proposed by Mr. Meredith, seconded by Mr. James Davies L-aad carried Vusei. 4

^PREMIER 1 -Molar Bicycles | Tlie design is commonsmse, simplicity R 1 is aimed at and secured, '"je convenience ■ 8 of the' rider considered. In every way. B All parts are easily accessible, inter- E E changeable, and few in number, while B i ball bearings are used wherever possible. □ J Both the single and twiu-cylinder are | grand machines. J The 3 h.p. single cylinder is of J very smart design, speedy and strong, i | and costs £ 47 10 f O. 1 8 The 3i h.p. twin-cylinder has a B wonderfully balanced engine almost a devoid of vibration, is remarkably J0| flexible and smooth-running, and costs S3 SO Guineas. n In a maiden triat of the A.C.U. a HI Premier machine scored 97 marks out of H a possible 100, defeating 45 competitors. HI Write to-day for Fine Art Catalogue. g B Premier Cycle Co., Ltd., B I COVENTRY, M j Local Agent, J. LEWIS, 1 I High-st., Penydarren, Merthyr ■

The Pontsarn Mystery., AN OPEN VERDICT RETURNED. The adjourned inquest on the body of the man found drowned in the Tatf l'echan river, at Pontsarn, on Sunday, 27th February, was held on Tuesday afternoon, at the Aberglas Inry Lefore Dr. Jones, one of the coroners for Brecon* shire. At the outset the coroner made sympathtfa reference to the death of the Rev. J. Hathrea Davies, of Cefn, who was the foreman of the jury. Dr. Jones said he would like to acknow- ledge the great assistance he had at all time. received from Mr. Davies, and he offered the widow and family his sincere sympathy in their sorrow. At the adjourned inquest, a fortnight ago, Mrs. Recs, wife of the landlord of the Adam and Eve Inn, Pondside, i'< rthyr, said she believed the deceased was Mr. I, "ilry Williams, formerly a hay and corn merchan: "f Treherbert, and late of Cardiff, and a distant relative of Sir W T. Lewis, who had stayed at her house. Sinca then Mr. Williams has written a letter to the Merthyr Express to say that he is still alive. The Coroner, on Tuesday, said the inquesfe had been adjourned for a fortnight for a posft mortem examination, and to enable the police to make further inquiries, inasmuch as thera was some suspicion that the deceased might have been connected with the Cefn cemetery outrage, which occurred on the 19tli February, P.S. Davies, Cefn, said that since the last inqu iry several persons had viewed the body, but had failed to identify it. A detective from Scotland-yard, who was accompanied by an inspector of Cardiff police, had also interviewed Mr. Henry Williams. Mrs. Rees. re-called, said that after what she had seen in the papers she was bound to change her opinion. Dr. Webster, who conducted the post mortem examination, said that death was due to drown. ilig. He thought the body had been in the watel for at least ten days. Deputy-Chief Constable Hands, who watched the case on behalf of the Breconshire police. elicited from Dr. Webster that deceased did not appear to have been a man of drunken habits, and there was nothing which would enable him to say whether or not he was a maa whose mind was deranged. The Coroner, in summing up, said he was not at all satisfied of the present existence of Henry Williams. If he were still alive be iriigbthav. attended the inquest to show himself. The jury returned a verdict or "Pound Drowned," and found that the body was that of a person unknown. j j

Will of Colonel Lewis. ESTATE VALUE Lll,258 Is. lid. Mr. David Rscs Lewis, of Pias Penydarren. Merthyr Tydfil, V.D., hon. colonel (V.B.) 5th Battalion Welsh Regiment, solicitor, registrar of the Merthyr County Court, and clerk to th4 Merthyr County Court, and clerk to the Mero thyr Borough Magistrates, who died on thit 31st December last, aged 66 years, left estate of the gross value of £ 11,258 Is. lid., with netj personalty £ 9,345 16s, 7d., and probate of hi4 will, dated 1st February, 1384, has b33n granted to his sisters, the Misses Jemima, Annie, Mar. garet, and Mary Lewis, all of the above ad* dress. The testator left to Louisa Mary Tho4 mas the dispatch box and contents in his bed4 room, directing that she alono. shall open it^ and the residue of his estate he left to his Ris- ers. The lady predeceased the testator, so tb&ft this legacy lapses.

Will of Mr. T. Davies, Pandy Farm ESTATE VALUE, L7,456 3s. 9d. Mr. Thomas Davies, of Pandy Farm, Man thyr, who died on the 2nd Deoember last, left estate of the gross value of £ 7,456 8s. geI., with net personalty £ 6,761 lis. 5d and probate 01 his will, dated 12th January, 1905, has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Emma Davies, and Mr. John Martin, Bassagelie, Dowlais. Tha t?stator kft £ 1,500 upon trust for each of hi8 sisters, Elizabeth and Louisa Agnes, with tha remainder to the children of his sister, Louisa Agnes; £ 500 upon trust few the children of hi4 '6a sister Louisa, and the residue of his estate tq his wife for life, with remainder to the children of his sister Louisa.

In St Mary's-place. Rotherhithe, a dismal slum near the Surrey Commercial Dock, iii a row of ten houses, some of which art occupicd by tenants who pay no rates, and do not even know the name of their land4 lord. The lease, which has only a few years to run, is said to be in the hands of a lady, who has not the means to repair the pro< perty. Bronze medals of the St. John Ambulance Association have been awarded to JameA Andrews, Charles Croean, George Bradford,- Anthony Kir.sei'a, and Walter Gibb3, em* ployed by Messrs. Easton, Gibb and Son, contractors; and to John Aldridge, dock gate* man, and Daniel McCarthy, dock constable, and George Osborne, inspector, employed by, the Alexandra Dock and Railway Company, for conspicuous bravery in the Newport Dock disaster. The men will be decorated by thil Prince at Marlborough House.

f-lake your Hot Cross Buns at Home with 'Paisley Flour* tt"* sure raising powder. THIS IS THE RECIPE. 2 oz. Paisley Flour. One level tea-spoonful Ground Cilfc* namon. lb. Ordinary Flour. One level teaspoonful Ground Mace. 4 oz. Butter. A pint sweet milk. 4 oz. Castor Sugar. One egg. 2 0z. Currants. tea-spoonful salt. A small piece of Paste. PASTE can be made with 1i oz. ordinary flour and a little milk or water. Make up your fire for a hot oven. Measure out the ingredients. Rub the butter into the flour. Add the currants (cleaned), the sugar, salt. Paisley Floor and spices, and mix well. Beat up the egg and add the milk to it. Mix this into the dry ingredients, making, a moderately 6rni dough. Form into balls. Lay on a greasea baking sheet. Roil out the paste thin. cut out crosses and put on the top. Brush over with milk or egg and dust with sugar. Bake in a quick oven for fifteen minutes. You will find that Hot Cross Buns made in this way are better than shop xnBLdew

THE APPROACH OF SPRING.—Gloirous'summer weather prevailed on Sunday last, and hundreds of local cyclists went for a good spin." SEED POTATOES AND GARDEN SEEDS.—The best varieties, suitable to this district. Quality right; price right. Gilleland & Sons, Brecon- road Merthyr. THEFT.—Joseph Cox (33), collier, pleaded guilty, at Glamorgan Assizes, on Saturday, to stealing two pairs of boots, the property of George Oliver, at Merthyr, and was sent to gaol for four months with hard labour. DON'T FORGET to enter for the Aberdar-e Dog, Poultry, and Cage Birds Show and Am- bulanca Competitions on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Good classification. Ten Cups. Specialist J udg. Further particulars, apply T. J. DAVIES, Hon. Sec. JUDAS MACCABJEUS.—We are very pleased to note that the reserve seats are being booked with great rapidity, and there is every reason to believe that the other tickets will sell equally as" well, a ad thereby ensure, -not rm-ly-H musiea4 Success, but financially, too. The choir and conductor (Mr. Dan Davies) arc making rapid strides with the choruses. RINKING.—The skating public of Merthyr is certainly being well catered for. The Merthyr Select Rink, at the Angel Buildings, will now have to look to its laurels. It has always been a favourite rendezvous for learners, but it is sure to be more popular than ever now, at they have instituted an extra session for ladies and children, while lessons arc given by accomplished skaters free of charge. HOCKEY.—An interesting rink hockey match was played at Aberdare Rink, on Wednesday, between Merthyr Rink Hockey Team and Aberdare Team. The following represented Merthyr :—Goal-keeper, Harry Owen half- back, Harry Taylor; forwards, J. Hayward (capt.), A. Hughes and P. Horselield. The referee was Mr. G. V. Jenkins. The bully off took place at 8.30 p.m., and, after a very keenly- contested match, Merthyr won by a goal to nil. The scorer was J. Hayward. The keen ness with which both teams played was greatly appreciated by the spectators who very much enjoyed the game. COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS.—The police court at the Town Hall is being rapidly con- verted into a court of Quarter Sessions. A large dock has been erected in the centre of the court, and prisoners will enter it from a staircase leading from the cells below. The jury box occupies a space on the left-hand side of the court, while the witness box will be on the right, so that witnesses will face both the Recorder and jury. Ample provision is being made for counsel and solicitors. ALWAYS IN PAWN.—Bridget Scott, of Ynysgau, a well-known figure in the police court, was charged on Friday with stealing a skirt, value 12s, the property of Maggie Donovan, her 1 sister.—Bridget sajd that her mother told her to pledge the garment. The pawnbroker, said the skirt had been pawned at his shop nearly every week for the past two months.— The Stipendiary smiled, cautioncd Bridget, and discharged her. MERTHYR LADY'S WILL.—Mrs. Mary James, widow, of Tygwyn, Church-strcet, Merthyr, who died on January 2nd, left estate of the gross value of £4,319 and £4,155 net. Probate has been granted to Mr. Arthur Perkins Jamec, of Garth House, Tail's Well, and Mr. Frank Treharne James, of Penydarren House, Merthyr, sons. Testatrix left a legacy of £100 to her housekeeper, and divided the residuary estate amongst her sons and daughtcrs. G.W.R. INNOVATION.—An arrangement has been made by the Great Western Railway Company, which, when it becomes generally 1 known, is likely to prove a striking success. Parcels can now be taken to any of the Company's stations and booked to the United States, Canada, and all other parts of the world. The] usefulness of this innovation will at once be appreciated when it is remembered that the public are not generally well acquainted with the routine of forwarding parcels to places outside their own country. In future, therefore, senders of parcels abroad will no doubt find it greatly to their convenience to simply hand in their consignments to the neatest Great Western station, where, of course, all information regard- ing rates, together with insurance, etc., charges, can be obtained. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anniversary services in connection with Zion Welsh Baptist Church, Twynyrodyn, were held on Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday evening, when large congregations attended. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Thos. Davies (Moriah, Pentre) and J. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. (Ammanford 11 who delivered excellent discourses. During I the services the solos, Nearer, my God, to Thee" and "Lead, Kindly Light" were rendered in an exquisite manner by Miss Lottie Thomas, Cardigan, who possesses a beautiful, rich contralto voice of excellent compass, and her singing was highly appreciated by the large 1 congregations. The singing was under the conductorship of Mr. T. Morgan Jones (pre- centor) Mr. David Williams (organist) presided at the organ with his customary ability and the Rev. W. A. Jones (pastor) conducted the services. FRED WELSH'S, SISTER MARRIED.—On Satur- day Miss Kate Thomas, sister of Fred Welsh, the famous boxing cha mpion, was married at the Wesley Chapel, Merthyr, to Mr. Horace G. Church, manager of the Renarr Mc'Fadden Health Home, Cheshire, Bucks. The Rev. Richard Garbett, minister, officiated. The bride, who was charmingly attired in a cream silk dress, with hat to match, was attended by Miss Megan Jones, an old schoolmate, who was dressed in pale bluc Miss Thomas was given away by her brother Freddie, who in all his great fights has regarded her as his inspiring mascot." Mr. Will Church, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the wedding breakfast was served at 10, Norman- terrace, Merthyr, the residence of Mrs. Lewis, the bride's aunt, with whom she has made her home, there being present about 25 guests. The newly-married couple left later in the day for London and Brighton for the honeymoon, the brides' travelling costume being of russet green The presents were both numerous and costly. POOR LAW RELIEF CASES.—Up to recently the Merthyr Board of Guardians have sat as a relief committee, to hear special appeals in cases where persons had been summoned to contribute towards the maintenance of relatives. In some cases the orders made by the Magis- trates were reduced, and the sequel was heard at the police court; last Friday.—Mr. Llewelyn Richards, warrant'officer, applied to the Stipen- diary for several contribution orders, and the Stipendiary refused to'grant them.—Sir Marchant said that if the orders which he made were disregarded the Board must take the respon- sibility of making orders themselves. When cases were brought to court they were decided on evidence, and if the Board wished those orders varied the cases should be sent to court again with any fresh evidence. The Board, he added, had no.business to vary the orders after the Bench had made them. THE PARKS.—A sub-committee of the Corpor- ation have of late considered the expense and revenue of establishing bowling greens in various parts of the borough, an exhausive report having been drawn up by the Borough Engineer, show- ing what had been the outlay and income on similar greens in other towns and boroughs. At a meeting of the Parks Committee of the Corporation, on Friday afternoon, the sub- committee recommended that, as an experiment, a green be laid out at Thomastown Recreation Ground.—Alderman A. Wilson, however, thought a greater revenue might be got at the Cyfarthfa Castle grounds, and upon his proposition the Council will be recommended, on Monday next, to establish a green at Cyfarthfa.—Mr. Thomas, park superintendent, reported that the pair of swans presented to the Council by the Marquis of Bute, and the pair of Egyptian geese presented by Mr. W. Pritehard Morgan, had been received. The Town Clerk was, on the motion of the chairman (Alderman D. W. Jones) requested to I acknowledge the receipt of the birds with I thanks. l