The Merthyr Express

BUNS! BUNS!! BUNS! ■ 14 lor 1/- SSSSum Our EASTER CAKES Are the Best, for which we have — ———— been Awarded ist Prize, 1909. SIMNEL CAKES, 8d. per Pound. Note Address- T. jej. jones, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFECTIONER, • .j: 10, PONT»iORLAIS, MERTHYft T YDFIIft^ ■! V ?-TI.or f The most delicious Sweetmeat is BUTTER-MILK TOFFEE, I 2 oz. a Id. THE BEST THAT IS MADE can be obtained Wholesale or Retail from Howfield's, The Merthyr Confectioners, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. FOR SHOP-FRONTS & FITTINGS. Geo. Couzens & Sons, | COMPLETE SHOP-FITTERS, 1 City Road Works, § Ntt.Tel:ML -tMSr B TeLAdd.: interceptor. a :II ^MBHavnnanRnBBnmHHminsannBnai 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 Ippt TTI K QT'TT'TI? fffffl ,r^J/a.?JL riJlv Comes early this Year | It is a favourable time for trying the J BESPOKE TAILORING I I I 4 I I k i I OF ol m MORGAN BROS., 11 ■ 136, HIGH- STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. I SPRING PATTERNS are earlier, and all the NEW MATERIALS ARE NOW READY. We guarantee a fit in the Latest Fashion. Come and choose from our full range of CLOTHS, TWEEDS, SERGES and CASHMERES. Tweed or Cashmere Suit from 42/ LADIES' TAILORED COATS & SKIRTS. HATS AND ") All tie New Spring Styles. You will be sure to CAPS. ) find one to suit you our Stock of SHIRTS, NECKWEAR and HOSE contains many thinsp I you want and must have-A good choice also of GLOVES, TUDS, UMBRELLAS, &c. i | Sale Agents for J. PECK & CO.'t Specialities for Butchers and Prevision Dealers. 11 T N ]! PIANOS. ORGANS. MUSIc. I )' THOMPSON & SHACKELL, {l Xilmited; > 1149 HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, j | And at Cardiff, Swansea., Asc., &o. '[ j aOLE AGENCY |! OLE AGENCY FOR MOST OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED MAKERS: Bechstein, Brinsmead, Broadwood, Collard & Collard, i» ( Chalien & Son, Erard, Rud Ibach, Hooff & Co., |[ >• J. & J. Hopkinson, Ernst Kaps, Sames & Co., Gors & Kallmann, and the Estey Organs. i> j COTTAGE PIANOS FROM 10/6 MONTHLY ON THE I! 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If a suitor you have found, To FLOOKS'S quickly take him xoupd, In the window you'll behold Plain but beauteous hoops qf gold, Then you've only got to say, "Take me in, I'll iyime the day I" And when you become his wife, You'll remember all through life, How upon your hand you wear Lucky gold to ward off care, Love as well for ever clings To FLOOKS'S Lucky Wedding Rings. m I j, i ell; II f PRIVATE ROOM AND ENTRANCE FOR FITTING. j USEFUL PRESENT GIVEN WITH EACH WEDDING RING. '$ -7A, Lt V&. } t Branches-7^SfrhJrereTp^yprYdd. 49 & 50. Pontmorlais Circus, Merthy? <' J Tel. P.O. 4a. LATEST NOVELTIES IN PRESENTS See it Express Office. Windows, Olympia Skating Rink Park Place, Penydarren Road MERTHYR. One of the Largest and Finest Rinks in Wales OPENED ON SATURDAY MARCH 19th, 1910, By His Worship The Mayor (Frarvk T. James, Esq., J.P.) Superb Maple Floor. Lighted throughout by Electricity. Military Band ateverySeSsion. Lady ;Jštr"ds. b?-i~ v' S j vatic br-jor ten Wj G. raid *«; :• Si-; i 10-30 to 1 Admission 6d. I OPEN DAILY. 2.30 to 5 Skates and use o 7.30 to 10.30 Floor, 1/ Special Session for Learners and Children 5.30 to 7. Admission & Skates, 6d Only Richardson & Winslow Skates used. Tea and Smoking Lounge, Cafe and Promenade. Afternoon Teas provided. Skaters arriving by train will be admitted Free to any Session on productiou of Return Railway Ticket of current issue. Not available on Holilays, Carnivals and special occasione. NOTE.-The Rink will be open on Good Friday, the 25th March, as usual. ALSO THE CENTRAL SKATING RINK WELLINGTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. 10.30 to 1 Reduction of Prices. 2.30 to 5 ADMISSION, 3d., SKATES, 6d. 7 to 10 I R JELLEYMANl I ARCADE MUSIC SHOP, — ( k Holds one of tJae # FINEST STOCK OF PIANOS, ORGANS, j J and all kinds of Musical Instruments ? in the District. f i» An the Latest Music Started. p0SI 0RDJ!RS R,RKFt,t„ i Tuning and Repairing a Specialty. ATTENDED TO. j e I THOMAS BROS., A LARGE STOCK OF Gas, Coke, and Oil Heating Stoves AT LOW PRICES. IRONMONGERS, Merthyr Tydfil. JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER, FINANCIAL and GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Licenced Agent for the Principal Steamship Lines, Office: Post Office Chambers, inat, Tel. 116. MERTHYR TYDFIL- The Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. (RLGISTERED UNDER THB FBIKNDLT SOCIETIES ACTS). (MUTUAL AND CO-OPERATIVE). Provides a Safe and Profitable Investment of from Is. to 20s. weekly. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans and others j at lowest cost, repayable by easy instalments. Prospectus and full information to be obtained from the Secretary, JAMES LEVER. RFOISTKBKD OFFICES POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Merthyr Tydfil and South Wales Permanent Building Society. Incorporated under the "Building Societies Acts." IMMEDIATE ADVANCES ON PROPERTY in South Wales and adjoining Counties. EAST REPAYMENTS. FAIR CONDITIONS. Investment Shares, Interest 3 and 4 per cent. Prospectus on application to the Secretary- JAMES LEVER, POST Orriez CHAMBERS, MEKTHYB TTDFIL. THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT I Permanent Money Society Registered tinder the Friendly Societies' Act. T m no can be obtained by Tradesmen and other J-iOallo persons in Regular Employment upon a Promissory Note on Kasy Terms, namely :— s. d. For a tio Share the Repayments are 1 2 weekly P-20 £ 30 • » 52 N £ 40 n m f ? 2 £ 50 5 2 Applications for Loans received at any time by tb« Applications for Loans received at any time by the Secretary THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Branch Office: 35, BERTHCAR TERRACI. EBBW VAL I 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 the Chief Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Companies. Secretary tfi the Tredegar and Dis. trict Permanent Money Society. Offloe-86, Commercial Street, Tredegar Mr. J. W. BAKER, (Principal Violin In Mr. GWILYW Lewis' Orchestra) Olvio LESSONS on Violin Playing At own or Popil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OR OTHBRWISB FOR CONCERTS, ETC. Von Tnlfl, ADBIMS 17, PONTMORLAIS WEST, MERTHY (Near Drill Hall). RAT RABBLE- Quickly dispelled by Rodine Rat Poison; Rats oan't reeist it, eat it greedily, die in- I IHcanfcly, dry up, leave no smell, entirely ■ eradicates rats. The swiftest and most | deadly rao oilier, cd., Is., 2s., 3s., 5s. Poet e 2d.. Harley, Chemist, Perth. Aprent:— T. JENKINS, Chemist, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. 1 deadly rao oilier, cd., Is., 2s., 3s., 5s. Poet e 2d.. Harley, Chemist, Perth. Aprent:— T. JENKINS, Chemist, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. "now 0 EDWARDS BROS., D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards Auctioneers, Accountants. I AND .Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS9 v tX9 CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STORES. HIGH STREET, HIERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr Office. CHARLES L STEWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER Tradesmen's Debts Bought or Collected, Rents Collected. Accounts Regularly Posted by Special Contract, Profit and Loss Accounts and Income Tax Claims Prepared, Quarterly and Annual Audits Undertaken, Bankrupts Statements of Affairs, Arrangement with Creditors, Valuations for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES :-MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Mr. R. Cound Jenkins, C.E., ARCHITECT SURVEYOR, ASHVILLE, CEFN COED. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, BILLS OF QUANTITIES AND ESTIMATES ACCURATELY PREPARED. R.C.J. was for It years Engineer and Surveyor to the Vaynpr and Penderyn Rural District Council. Nat. Telephone-0170. Telegrams—"Cound Jenkins, Cefn Coed." Go to J. GRAY & SON, FLORISTS & SEEDSMEN, For WREATHS, CROSSES, HARPS, ANCHORS, &c., made up on the premises, of Choicest White Flowers and Maiden Hair Fern. From 3/6, 5/ 7/6, 10/6. 12/6. 15/ 18/ 21/- and upwards. Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, and a large stock of ARTIFICIAL WREATHS. Good variety of ROSE TREES and SHRUBS. T. PRICE DAVIES, (Late W. Price and Davies.) BONE-SETTER, HAS ^REMOVED TO 8, PARK PLACE (3 Doors above Theatre Royal), MERTHYR. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, at the sbove address also at MARKET TAVERN, ABEBDABB, every TUES- DAY from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and CABFBNTBBS ABHO, POBTH, every THURSDAY from 11.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Venetian Blind Works, THOMAS BROS., .11 & IZ, Tudo-, Lane, CARDIFF. k NAB Xel. 2053. Pttics Litow Flay.

.0_ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE WE guarantee that our 1/- Backache Pilla are equal to any told at 2/9. Try them. TRY. BEST way to tal;e Cod Liver Oil is with Extract of Malt, 1/3 and 2,/fi Jars. A Pair of 5/6 or 715 Spectacles will assist your sight and give pleasure in l-eartinp: the news of the day. Note the aJdress-T. JKNKINS, <Ji:iemi.t and Optician, Pont- morlais. The Best Shop for New Garden Seeds. J. T. DOCTON. Plumber, Outfitter. House Decor- j ator, Paperliangiiig Warehouse. 138, High-street, Mr.rihyr. All Kcpairs attended to at t!ic shortest notice. A Staff of Rxperienc.eU Workmen regu- larly empioyed. Estimates free. PApet-liaiitziilos from 2d. per piece; numerous job lot.s greatly under cost price. THERE'S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound, Nard-wcaring Materials, combined with Ele- gance and Exclusive Style in every pair of Boots or Shoes you purchase, at W. R. WILI.IAMS' I'OOT I)¡.POT, Hih-Rtr('et (opp<¡"itc Lipton'R). Mcrth'r.. Sole Acnt for "K." "Dr. Jaeger's," "Queen," and "T^tus" Boots and Shoe?.. FIREWOOD. — Leonard and Raymond, tfc«>j Merthyr Timber Yard and read, are now pre^ared^'to or small quantities. Your favours will receive prompt attention. HIGH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—ProarLcr next Sunday, the Rev. T. Hafren Pavics M.A., Pontygwaith. Services at 11 and 6 o'clock. SEED POTATOES AND GARDEN SEEDS.—The best varieties, suitable to this district. Quality right; price right. Gilleland & Sons, Brecon- road Merthyr. MR. JOHN CORY'SWILT,Fram enquiries made it is expected that the will of the late Mr. John Cory, J.P., D.L.. of The Duffryn, will be proved within the next day or two. It is believed that the estate will not exceed 91,000,000 in value. "WESTERN MAIL" MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP.— Will all those interested in the candidature of Miss Annie Rees kindly send all coupons No. 11 to D. B. Evans, 40. Bronhoulog, penydarren, before Thursday next,.March 31 sfc. As the light is getting so keen will everybody please make a special effort. THE LATE JUDGP. GWII-YM WILLIAMS.—It has been arranged that the unveiling of the memorial to the late Judge Gwilym Williams, which is already in position in front of the Cardiff Law Courts, shall take placo on Friday, the 15th of April, at 3.30 p.m. Tho Lord Lieutenant of the county (the Earl of Plymouth) has consentod to perform the opening ceremony LATE REV. CORNELIUS GRIFFITHS.—Rev. Charles Davies, of Cardiff, has a most interesting article on the late Rev. Cornelius Griffiths (who was at one time the minister of Zion Baptist Chapel), in Coninen Gwyl Dov. i," the special number of the Geninen" for St. David's Day. LOOKING FOR BREAKFAST.—On Sunday morn- ing James Kelly and William Millar were seen going from door- to door in Thomastown, begging. As the police had received many complaints, and constables had been put on duty in plain clothes, the men were arrested. They said they came from Birmingham, that they had no supper on Saturday night, and that they were looking for a bit of breakfast. Defen- dants proraised to leave town at once, and were discharged. A FINE DAY.—Several men took advantage of the fine weather, on Sunday, and walked over to Rhymnsy Some of these tourists, however, made too many calls, and in the even- ing they returned to Penydarren in «a state of intoxication. John Lewis, one of the men, summoned for being drunk in High-street, Dowlais, had a pint bottle of beer in his pocket, and Patrick Durrah had a small bottle of whisky. At an occasional court, on Monday, both were fined 20s. and costs each. LECTURE BY MR. EDGAR JONES, M.P.—Mr Edgar Jones, M.A., M.P., gave an interesting lecture at "Bethesda Chapel, Ton Pentre, on Saturday evening, on The Welsh pulpit from a layman's standpoint." Dr. Edward Hughes presided. The lecturer dealt largely upon the characteristics of the old giants of the Welsh pulpit, and added that the new school were greatly influenced by their University education, ancl did not produce the same effect upon the sentiments of the Welsh people of to-day as during the old days. FLOWERING THE GRAVES.—The custom of flowering the graves at the various cemeteries, on Sunday last showed no signs of falling off. At Cefn cemetery, on Friday and Saturday, relatives of the dead attended from long distances to clean the stones and plant flowers, and some elegant wreaths were placed upon the graves. On Sunday morning the cemetery was visited by thousands of people, and by three o'clock in the afternoon the majority of the graves were completely hidden by cut flowers. Very few complaints were made to the sexton, which is highly satisfactory. ST. TYDFIL'S WELL DEBATING SOCIETY.— A very interesting and lively discussion took place at last Thursday's meeting, on the merits of Town versus Country life. Mr. Tom Parry championing the town, and Mr. Thomas (Cyarthfa Castle) the country Both papers were excellent, and the members were highly amused at the quaint and unique way Mr. Parry dealt with town life, whilst Mr Thomas' paper took them out into the green fields and the pure air, that they could almost imagine that they were really amidst the haunt of the owl and the fern-away from the madding crowd, enjoying the peace and tranquility of pastoral life. Messrs. Lee, W. J. James, W. Evans, Hill, Robt. Jones, Roger Williams, W. Williams, W, J. Evans, H. Davies and Acland having spoken, and the writers having replied, a vote was taken, an overwhelming majority being recorded in favour of the "country life." SALE OF LEASEHOLDS.—Mr. J. L. Cunningham offered for sale at the Glantaff Hotel, Troedy. rhiw, the following dwelling houses and premises: -.Nos. 8 and 9, Elm-street, Troedyrhiw, pro- ducing gross rentals amounting to f24 1s. and hold for a term of 99 years from February 2nd, 1857, at an annual ground rent of f2 12s. 6d., were sold to Mr. D. C. Davies, Cardiff-road, Troedyrhiw, for £172; No. 10, Angus-street, Troedvrhiw, held for a term of .99 years from September 29th, 1900, subject to the annual ground rent of il 18. 3d., and producing a rental of El 5 1 2s. per annum, was sold to Mrs. Livsey, Glantaff Hotel, Troedyrhiw, for £165; No. 6, Ash-road, Troedyrhiw, let to a monthly tenant, producing a rental of LIG 5s. per annum, and held for a term of 99 years from September 29th, 1852, at an annual ground rent of £ 1 2s. 6d., I was withdrawn at £ 110.—Mr. Martin Evans, Merthyr, was the vendor's solicitor ADULT SCHOOL.—The annual meeting was held on Tuesday evening, at Shiloh Mission, and in connection with it, the first hyacinth show was also held. There was a nice gathering of members and friends. A musical programme arranged by Mr. Wm. Morris was much appre- ciated, the following items being rendered:— Organ solo, Master N. Young song, Mr. T. W Edwards; duet, Misses Evans and Morris; song, Mr. J. Phillips; Indian club display, Mr. B. Williams; song, Miss Morris; duet, Misses Morris and Evans song, Mr. T. W. Edwards; gramophone, Mr. Geo. Hooking. During the evening certificates were awarded to the follow- ing for making 52 attendances during the year Wm. Edwards, David Evans, D. W. Evans, Thos. Hindley, John H. Pugh, the last-named has established a record by making 84 consecu- tive attendances at school. Certificates of merit were awarded in the hyacinth show to Maldwyn Hughes (first), George Hooking (second); for three best bulbs, George Sheward (first), Norman Young (second), Alfred Young (third); for two best bulbs, diaries Bailey (first), Wm. Morris (second), David Evans (third); f or. siagle bulb. Mr. Wm. Jones, Twynyrodyn, acted as judge for the show. Several testimonies were piven of blessing received in the Adult Schoof, by members, and a very happy evening was brought to a close by snginig and prayer. 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 doliday Line.' EXCURSIONS for a fortnight or less, etc. Pamphlet giving frill particulars of holiday | Excursions obtainable at stations or offices s free. Si JAMES C. INGLIS, General Manager. |: PADDI.VGTON STATION, W. free. Si JAMES C. INGLIS, General Manager. |: PADDINGTON STATION, W.

) THE NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS.—The' National Union of Teachcrs, which now rpnrlers 56 county associations, 510 nsso iitions. i and 67.601 members, will hold its forty-first annual conference at Easter, in Plymouth, by invitation of the Mayor and Corporation of the town. The local representatives are Misses Bond, K. L. Thomas and G. Evans, and Messrs. E. R. Davies and E. Williams. MERTHYR MAN AND GIRL.—Richard Blatch- ford, 19, labourer, was indicted at Glamorgan ASHizes on Monday, for an otTence against a girl under the age of 10 within the last six months, at Merthyr. The evidence showed an attachment between the parties. The Judge said he hoped prisoner would take an honourable course in regard to the girl, and bound him over to appear for judgment at the next Assizes if called upon. He hinted that upon the course he would adopt in the meantime would depend tne action then taken .Not GLLLTV.—Patrick McCarthy <21), collier, at (Jlamorgan Assiz.es uifch »rfj Offence acrainst Marcaret Woods, a pirl under 16 years of age, at Merthyr, on certain dates. —Mr, Vaughan Williams appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Bowon Davies for the rrisoner, The evidence showed that the parties had been keeping company, and the case largely turned on the question whether the piisoner believed prosecutrix to be over 16 years of age. She admitted that ho had expressed his willingness to marry her, and that she stated before the Magistrates that she had told him she was 18 years of age. Ihe jury returned a verdict of Not guilty," and the prisoner was discharged. HIS BIRTHDAY.—David Harris, living at Ynysgau, has on several occasions been cautioned by the local Magistrates in consequei ce of bis conduct when under the influence of drink On Monday he again appeared before the court charged with being drunk and disorderly at Riverside.—Inspector Philips said the last time Harris was charged 11e was let off because he said he ♦as going to bo married. He carried out that promise.—AsVr d why he broke out again, Harris said. It was my birthday. I had been a. teetotaller fc; six weeks, and if you let me off I'll sign the pledge again." A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed, but Harris was informed that so long as he behaved himself the penalty would not be enforced. GELLIDEG DRAMATIC SOCIETY.—For some months past, this Society has been assiduously rehearsing, preparatory to the production of the well-known Welsh drama, entitled, Rhys Lewis, by Daniel Owen. "Rhys Lewis" has become an indispensable portion of our Welsh literature, on account of its or.ginality, and its fidelity to the Welsh character, and to the religious life of our forefathers. This is the third drama performed by the Gellideg Dramatic Society, the members of which may now be said to have mastered the rough work incidental to learning the rudiments of the art of acting. Expectations ran high, and scores of people were unable to gain admission on both evenings on which the drama was produced. A stage (of very limited proportions it is true) had been erected, curtains and scenery fitted up, and flashing footlights provided, for it must be remembered that this small but active and progressive Welsh Church, situated on the mountain side, has recently secured an install ation of electric light. Some of the leading characters in the drama have developed a natural talent for acting which has surprised everyone, and the frequent applause which greeted their efforts testified to the general satisfaction which was felt. Mr. John Jones as Rhys Lewis" showed real ability, and fully justified the action of the Society in selecting him to play the role of principal char- acter. The various episodes in his life, as a boy at home, as a student in Bala, and finally as minister of Bethel, were very faithfully portrayed. Mr. Joseph Edwards inimitably impersonated Wil Bryan," and soon pwoved that he possessed strong histrionic powers. Wil's original advice was always to the point, and he was true to nature," the recital of his adventure with the eight-day clock evoking roars of laughter. Mr. John Davies as Tomos Bartley showed conspicuous ability, his visit to Bala, and his quaint oration before the students creating much amusement. The professor of the college, in the person of Mr. David Lewis, maintained a dignity worthy of his position, while Mr. William Harris played the part of student with marked success. Daniel Owen's hate of everything that savoured of hypocrisy and deceit is well illustrated in the person of Mr. Brown, the curate. This part was ably represented by Mr. William Lewis, who, in in order to more closely resemble in outward appearance Mr. Brown, the curate, had rid himself of thehirsuto appendage which usually adorns his upper lip. The effect produced, together with the clerical outfit in which he was attired, was strikingly successful. Mari Lewis was faithfully portrayed by Mrs. Tydfil Lewis, whoso acting was simply delightful, and who exhibited a feat of memory which was truly wonderful. Daniel Owen, in the incomparable testimony he pays to the memory of Rhys Lewis's mother, is but faintly reflecting his heart's strong love for his own mother. During this scene the audience were in tears and laughter alternately. Mrs. Mary Jones, as "Marged Pitars," was a great success, and her acting showed that she is not a novice in the histrionic art. Bob Lewis" was represented by Mr. Alec. Harris, who played a difficult part with much ability and enthusiasm. The noble stand he made for principle, the sufferings he had to undergo as a consequence, and the agony endured during this period by his mother, Mari Lewis," made this scene a strikingly pathetic one. The remaining characters were sustained by the following very creditably, but space will not allow of individual comment:— Barbara Bartley Miss Sarah Jones; James, Mr. William Davies; Abel Huws, Mr. John Williams; John Powell, Mr. Rees Jones; Morris Huws, Mr David Arthur Air. Strangle, Mr. David Thomas Niclas, Mr. Ananiah Lewis Rice Edwards, Mr. David T. Owens Sergeant Williams, Mr. D. M. Thomas. Mr. William Lewis, who was responsible for the new arrange- ment of the drama, made an excellent stage manager. The musical portion of the drama was under the direction of Mr. Richard Davies, Gellidog, the choir, under his conductorship, contributing materially to the success of the performance. The singing of Hen Wiad fy Nhadau" by Mrs. Mary Jones brought the proceedings to a close.

Representation of Merthyr. N MR. J. KEIR HARDIE, M.P., AND THE NEXT ELECTION. SHALL TWO LABOUR CANDIDATES BE RUN? The annual meeting of the Merthyr Labour Representation Association was held at Carmel Hall, Aberdare, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. D. Davies, J.P., Merthyr, in the chair. The meeting was held in camera, but the press were admitted to hear Mr. J. Keir Hardie's speech. According to the official report there were 66 delegates present, representing 18,986 members. Mr. John Prowle was elected president for the forthcoming year, and the other officers were appointed, the following being elected on the executive committee:— Messrs. Illtyd Hopkins (Aberaman), Isaac Jones (Mountain Ash), W. Bowen (Mountain Ash), Rees Jones (Penrhiwceiber), Enoch Jones and Arthur Griffiths (Aberdare), William Hall, T. J. Evans and Councillor Lewis (Merthyr), J. Williams (Dowlais), D. Davies (Pant) and Evan Jones' (Cefn). After electing these Mr. J. Keir Hardie, M.P., who was received with acclamation, said that his remarks would be very brief, as they still had a great deal of work to do. Through the courtesy of the representative of the "Merthyr Express" he had been supplied with a report to the effect that the negotiations that had been going on between the men's leaders and the employers, in Cardiff, had just been broken off. The conference had adjourned, and no arrangements had been made for a future meeting. He was very sorry to hear that, but there was still an element of hope left. In all probability the Board of Trade would now endeavour to inter- fere to prevent a cessation of work, and, judging by the success which had been achieved by the Conciliation Committee of the Board of Trade in other disputes, unless the employers in South Wales proved more than ordinarily obstinate, a settlement without a strike was still within the balance, of probability, and he was sure they all wished that to be the case (cheers).

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the Cabinet to understand how things were going, and possibly it was stil) more difficult for one in those secrets (laughter). The situa- tion was a very complicated one, and it had all arisen from the indecision on the part of the Liberal Government, which undoubtedly was due to the want of unity in the inner council of the Liberal party (hear, hear). Let them for a moment consider the position. The Lords hung up the Budget, and thereby forced a dissolution. Looking Lack he now felt that it was a great mistake to have dissolved at the behest of the Lords, but it was done, and everv. one assumed that the House of Commons intended to get at once into close grip with the House of Lords. That, however, had not been the case. The veto resolutions were now promised next week, but they all knew, the whole world knew, that the Cabinet was dividedi and as a consequence a process of disappoint- ment and disintegration had set in, and they were told that if the Lords did not agree to pass the veto resolutions there would be another dissolution. He denounced this in his place in the House of Commons as a temporising and cowardly policy. The Government had been re-elected to pass the Budget, and to break the power of the House of Lords. Everyone knew the Lords would not agree to the veto. and if they threw it out, what would the Government come to the country again for ? They would come upon exactly the same question, without any variation. He did not say it was from want of courage, but it was from fear of the consequences. They were afraid that if the battle were fought out to a finish there would be no House of Lords left, and the Liberal reactionary dreaded that quite as much as the Tory reactionary (hear, hear). TO SAVE THE BUDGET. His position was, that the Budget should not be allowed to pass out of the control of the Commons until the Crown and the Peers had agreed to the proposals to destroy the veto. Those who did not agree with him said that they wanted to save the Budget. He assured them that that was the only way in which the Budget could be saved. There were only two ways of passing the Budget through the House of Commons, cither by the support or withdrawal of the active opposition of the Tories or the Irish parties. Mr. Dillon had told them the previous day, for the twentieth time, that if the Liberals put up a fight against the House of Lords and meant business the Irish party would support them. If not, the Irish party, were determined, and rightly too, in his opinionj to bring the finances of the country into stil. greater confusion. He wanted a fighting policy* The country had been hitherto fed on great expectations, but the speech of the Prime Minister, the previous evening, was a mere rechauffe of what had been said before. It was another bellyful of east wind, which was most unsatisfying. As it seemed to him at the moment, the dissolution was not to take place on the House of Lords, or on the Budget. AS far as he could read the position, the Govern- ment were riding for a fall, and were trying to discover a soft place to fall on (laughter). He would only say that if the dissolution came on any question but that of the veto or the Bndget, it would be a very bad job for the Liberal Government. ONE OR TWO CANDIDATES? It behoved them, therefore, to prepare Tot a General Election, in a few days or a few week81 although it might be averted by a truce between the Liberals and Tories, for no one wanted another General Election just at present. It behoved that organisation, therefore, to docictei and to do"ide soon, whether they were going to run one or two candidates at the forthcoming election (hear, hear). It was not a question to be disposed of lightly, but seriously AS they were aware, the Miners' Federation of Great Britain had Merthyr on its lists of Labour constituencies. The policy of that body in the past had been that of waiting for dead men's shoes (laughter). He thought, however; the events of the last few days in Mid-Glamorgan would teach them that was not a wise, safe, ot prudent one. At the last General Election the Miners' Federation withdrew its candidate. He then said that was a tactical mistake. It was done to save a split in the Progressive party. Now there was to be such a split, not by the miners, but, by the Liberals. Mr. T. J Hughes had explained that he objected to Mr. Hartshorn because he was a Socialist. If they were not to accept any Socialist as a Labout. representative in future their choice would be a very limited one. The next objection was that the selection of Mr. Hartshorn was not a democratic one. Although he was selected by all the miners in the constituency, because his name was not submitted to two or three grocers, an estate agent or two, with a tailor thrown in. it was not democratic (laughter). In that borough that organisation had to decide whether or not they were going to run one or two can- didates. It was a serious question, not so much financially, for two could run nearly as cheap as. one. It would, however, raise an opposition of which, at the moment, they had no conception. It would mean the desertion of those who had hitherto given the Labour party in the borough their sympathy It would create bitter enemies, and the enmity would continue for years. It would mean the dividing of families and the parting of friends. On the other hand, it would give the movement a straight lead (hear, hear). The last election was to him a most unsatisfactory one, and at the moment, on the Navy, for instance, they might as well not be represented at all. He voted against an increase of the Navy, and his colleague voted for it (shame). It was no shamo at all; his colleague had as much right to his opinion as he had, but he wished to point out that in that way one vote neutralised the other. Let them have a straight issue, and let the Merthyr Borough be either Liberal or Labour (cheers). Let them give him a fighting colleague and he would have no fear of the result. It they decided upon that course lot it be by a ballot of ail Trade Unions in the borough. He would say no more on that subject. II., then advocated the celebration of Labour Day in the constituency, and thanked them for theif support at the last election. The Press were then asked to retire, and at the close our representative was informed that the only resolution passed was the That this conference declares that the time has arrived when the sick, aged and infirm poof and the unemployed should be more properly and humanely treated than is now possible under our Poor Law system; and welcome* the introduction of the Minority Report Bill." From another source ho learnt that the question of running a second Labour candidal will be at once considered by the executive, and a ballet of all the Trade Unions in the borough taken.