The Merthyr Express

I ?iSj M ?' 1 fence I \A and Milk •», I I *tm—n V<' iiTi iiVtr«i^^iy ■ IYHII iiP^m» f^,i# ■ r ail I OFTEN milk itself is indigestible, and children do not thrive on f it as they should; add a ff little Lemco, and nine times out of ten the digestion difficulty is Jy, overcome. m But more than that, tl,i »$i, combination will be found to ri add new strength, to bring colour to the cheek, bright- \Z ness to the eye, and vigour to M the body in a way gratifying ►$, and unmistakable. Lemco I'll mixed with milk is good for ►«< the aged and invalids as well. Y>Y A Lady writes:— "My little girl had Lemco regularly until ,$, ibe-turned two years, often lakujjf two ,rf. 40Z. j-irs in a week. Now she is a big strong girl of st. so Ull and strong, she is M often taken for 7:- V:> Lemco and milk should be A\ given daily, ft to i teaspoonful I emcn to hall pint hot mHk. 'ft' Lemco, 4. Lloyd's A»enue, London. f- C iTy ■f HOOPING-COUGH I" CROUP The Celebrated Effectual Cure without Internal Medicine. ^OCJt-ISS'S HERBAL EMBROCATION. Will also be found very efficacious in cases of BRONCHITIS, LUMBAGO, and RHEUMATISM. Price 4s. per Bottle, of all Chemists W. EDWARDS & SOX, 157. Queen Victoria ■Street, London, J5ng. READ THIS It will interest you. If you suffer from pains in the back ? Is the urine cloudy or gravelly ? These are the symptoms of Kidney complaint. Be wise ia time and attend to your trouble. I will send a bottle of my marvellous remedy FREE OF CHARGE to every applicant during the next two weeks. DONOVAN'S KIDNEY DROPS. A sure cure for Backache, Congestion of the Kidneys, and all disorders arising from Kidney disease. Send a P.O. for 6d. to cover cost of Postage and packing (nu stamps) to Sole Pro- prietor, ALFRED DONOVAN, 14, Mervyn Street, Aberfan, South Wales. ^gf\ There's many a little one lost who would be here to-day if their Mothers had not neglected them. Their pitiful screams and restless- ness by day and night denote /»ipain which can be stopped an(* danKcr removed by JgByL^ JONES' RED DROPS myaHBaBpC Vg|||| The Famous Specific for BffirWJ Wind, Gripes, Convulsions fipKf etc. They are invaluable Btrf&VM L !!«$§ as a soother and healthglver. BSK&tl* I Where there's a baby there ISR&uwit « kSkM should be Joues' Red Drops MmiM '$/ tmira t0 Save and Sorrow- mil Sk flsfft 1/1J per Bottle from the Emmt M.erthyr, Mr. V. A. WILLS, H B Chemist, 3a, Victoria St. A Rnr.u rn H Dowlais, Mr. EVANS, BACKWARD N Ghetr-ist' Union street. B Troedyrhiw, Messrs. J, D, ■T» JS J0NES & SONS, Canton vr House. 1 vr House. i^eaufort Mr. Price, Post-office. n J>argoed Mr. Pritchard, Chemist. II ^aerau Maesteg Mr. Ilowells, Chemist. H| £ °ntypridd From all Chemists. H ^onypandy -Mr. Emrys Kichards, Chemist. 9 Llwynypia ..Mr. J W Richards, Chemist. ■ Jfeorchy .Mr. Prothero. Chemist. B Treorchy. Mr. Davies, C'uemist. H Ferudaje. ■*•Mr. Burgess, Chemist. B S Tylorstown. Mr. W. R. WiltiamQ, Chemist. B Abercynon—Mr. W. C. Williams, Chemist. §8 Mountain Ash. Mr. Williams, Chemist. 19 B Mountain Ash Mr. Jones, Chemist. §9 l'orth From all Chemists. w JONES & SONS, Manufacturing g Chemists, LLANIDLOES. A ■inn & ^Lakke's r.a piut,s (fA tJ> cons,j?rranted to cure, in either sex, all acquired or Gravii 'ona' Discharges from the Urinary Organs, curv '-t^d Pains in the back. F»ee from Mer- <s Established upwards of 40 years. In boxes VenrtT each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine stairmS ,ttlroughout the World, or sent for sixty Con, rs b.v the makers, The Lincoln and Midland "'es Drug ComRany, Lincoln. I HAVE A TERRIBLE 3D A. €3 X3T 35! AND AM SO BILIOUS AND SICK TRAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. T*h Hi] a.re thousands of Men and Women of it \,g8S suffering' so, making Life a burden. If as known how effectivo HUGHES'S BLOOD PILLS fW,-0J0 °n* would delay a moment before taking liiir These Pills act like a charm, and give relief in the most severe atueks of frdv ^ACIIES, BILIOUSNESS, INDIGES- ^LTVv .I0N 0F SPIRITS, IRRITA- tley • By acting on the Blood as tBey do, ir,d r^OT* cause of Inaetivitv of the Liv«r ^H>Kdney«, and cure BACKACHE, CON- ASK WIND. PILES, and all SKIN Read a few extracts from letters re- I cannot speak too highly of your ^ghes's Blood Pills. !!ity cured me of a severe Sick Headache, 8}j 1(?Uspess, and Foul Stomach in a very l't time.—C. James, Wigan. »H0 *|ave been in a very weak state for &h« • pains in the Kidneys, -lldell!'na.tic pain in all my limbs, Headache, ti0n ?u' Stomach, with Wind and Indiges- t&v ue no doubt to Bad Blood poisoning system. Your ^^ghes'a Blood Pills. in a very short time.—W. Jones, I i rQke Terrace, Pontypool. the frVe be«n a great sufferer from Pain in ead and Back, with Wind and Indi- j{ n- I was induced to try BloOfl Pills J* i Rood I? 1111 extraordinary amount of Upa Pi I am quite well.—Arab Phil- • Street. Fern dale. k'8- &lways do good, ^Ar>pU*lrne 860 t^5a'; ^hUs Ji. MARK, a Heart, 6,'<t w}7T'? 00 e&ch box, with- t\rth none is genuine. ^U§fhvS S Bl00d Pil,S'' > ioicj4 no Substitute. ? Chemists and q -p I ) r P (~i 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., or send value PLiuj.ij.ij or Stamps to Maker — JACOB L.D.S., U^mjfagturing PENAiOJH. f54T»JUTri& p

RUPTURE Staaft Flaater-Pad Co., CS-67, Sbo. Lu" London. E.C. NOT. II, 1909. DeoIr Sira,—It 10 nlmost !mp«*ilbl« te m« to 48ICrlbe thl* wonder(1I1 relief which the PtiASTKR-FADS ray. me •ftat tulferlm wUh ft oroel rupture tor oror eicht T«*r«- I in rl«d C* my that I do not (Ml the illflutit more- fttU ef the rupture era when Mtubiag « kOTrlifttii.tii I (MlconiaMtkit 4- .4 1) N I i the PLASTBR-rADS lmvo eueeeeded where trussei and brna treatment* Tleue tue thh letter for the btntBt o £ othor suftreF&-Gr"eully r&nrt, CHARLK8 COUCHMAN. diffomt from the STUART'S PLASTER-PADS painful trnu, and j beim* ^elf-adhwire they hold the Kinp f«l*ure In plaeo without etrayo, ■ HIvlSniP^KW baoklM, or iprinjr*—cmnnet ilip I VI *° 0lkan*t ekafe or area afainit Wjflr ot J" I the palTie hose. Tne padacoa- Mn 1 tun a wonderful Medicine which flBL, fccP* constantly in contaet, thereby ourine the moat obetinato I <*asea. Thousand! have kucc»m- I »«TeurcnV fnUy treated thvnielvea without L rAtcnitu 1 hlndranoefrom work and i:i the priTac* of tho NOV, ♦, I heme Soft ai TelTet—eaur to apply—inezpan* I aive. Write to-day, and Trial ireAtment," IBuor TMATMwr £ SriirTr 99, Cli «M7, Luim n,c. t

J. JEREMIAH, Plumber. Gas Fitter, and House DOWLAIS. 1 Decorator, 5, North-street, Dowlais. Lowest prices compatibla with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. Also open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. Note the address. 5, North-etreet, Dowiais.. GREAT SHOW OF CLOTHING for Summer Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES. 115. High-street, Dowlais. Youths', and Men's Suits in great variety. ¡ An inspection invited. Hats, Caps, etc.. in the newest shapes. ■TOHN GREENER, Gwalia Stores, Dowlais. Agent for the" Double Crown" Tea. Noted for Welsh Bacon and Home-made Bread and Cake. JOHN GREENER, Gwalia Stores, Dowlais. TKFRF'S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound. Hard-wearing Materials, combined with Ele- gance and Exclusive Style in every pair of Boots or Shoes you purchase at W. R. WILLIAMS' BOOT DKROT, High-street (opposite Lipton's), Merthyr. Sole Agent for "K." "Dr. Jaeger's," "Queen," and "Lotus" Boots and Shoes. N.S.P.C.C.—The sum of JE18 2s. 3d. has been sent to this society by Mrs. H. Lewis-Hughes (hon. sec.), as the result of subscriptions collected by Mrs. Peter Price and Mrs. W. M. Davies. The Society is grateful to these ladies for their kind efforts on its behalf. MUSICAL.—Mr. J. T. Williams, Ifor-street, Dowlais, has successfully passed in the 1st stage musical and verbal expression, at the examina- tion of the Tonic Sol-fa College, London, held February 26th, 1910. He was also successful in the last November examination, in the 1st stage harmony analysis. PREACHING SERVICES.—The annual preaching services of Bryn Sion Chapel commenced on Saturday evening last, and continued over Sunday and Monday. The preachers were the Revs. J. Edryd ,1 "T1""S, Garnant, and D. Rees, Rock, Cwmafon. F.yr-nllent sermons and large congregations ruled throughout. LEAGUE OF Youtfo LIBERALS.—-All Liberals are invited to attend the conversazione, to be held in the Dowlais School, on Wednes- day next, 13th inst., in connection with the Dowlais Branch of the National League of Young Liberals. Tickets may be obtained from members of the branch, at 6d. each. Music and refreshments provided. FOOLISH MAX.—On Saturday Timothy Drip- coll, of Dowlais, tried to get into the Dowlais Works whilst in an advanced state of intoxica- tion. At Merthyr, on Monday, he was ordered to pay 10s. and costs or go to gaol for 14 days. Inspector Lamb told the Bench that the defendant, when at the police station at Dowlais, caught up a poker and threatened the officers. They had to put him into the cell by force. FIRE.—An alarm of fire was taken to the Dowlais police station last Friday, by a resident of Regent-street. On the arrival of the police at the spot it was found that there was a fire on the roof of Mrs. Morgan's house, 9, Regent- street, but, with the assistance of the police and Mr. Richard Jones, house agent to Messrs. Guest, Keen & Co.. Ltd., a hose was attached to a tap, and the fire was soon put out. No one can account for the existence of the fire. The damage amounted to several pounds. BRYN SEio^ --The Literary Society closed its successful series of meetings on Thursday week, when an excellent repast was partaken of. The tables were attended to by the following ladies :—Mrs. Evans (Brynseion-street), Mrs. Davies (Vaughan-street), Mrs. Pugh (Russell- street), Mrs. Morgan (Walter-street), Mrs. Davies (Blaen Dowlais), Mrs. Dan P. Davies, Miss Williams (Catholic-row), and Miss Davies (Penrhiw House), assisted by a host of willing helpers. Praise is due to the treasurer, Mr. D. W. Davies (Muriel-terrace) and the secretary, Mr. W. J. Davies (Pembroke-place), Penydarren, upon whom much work fell during the session, which was carried out most satisfactorily. MR. C. R. JOHNSON, 16. David-street, Dowlais, S. Wales, writing on the 20th March, 1910, says :—" I claim to ha.ve used Dr. Tibbies Vi-Cocoa for the last twelve years, as a rule, twice a day. I have tasted others in the meantime, which J have not found so nice to the palate or so refreshing as Vi-Cocoa, which I always use and never trouble now about any other." Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa promotes tone and vigour to those who use it, and brings back roses to the cheeks. The tired, languid feeling, which is the result of nervous exhaustion and brain fag, disappears when Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa a. packet of which can be obtained for sixpence) is daily used. This is owing to the great sustinent and vitalising powers which Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa so readily gives to those who use it regularly.. YOUNG LIBERAL LEAGUE.—The young folk of Dowlais and Penydarren districts are uniting for the fostering of Liberal principles, and the formation of a branch of. the League of Young Liberals in Dowlais is heartily welcomed. On Wednesday next there is to be an attractive gathering in the Dowlais Schools, where several prominent local artistes have been engaged to sing. The ladies' committee have been very busy during the week arranging for the tea-table aspect of the entertainment. Mr. D. Rowland Thomas, who has won for himself signal honours in connection with the work of the Liberal Party in London, is announced to address the meeting, as well as others representing the sphere of operations in the South Wales district. All interested workers resident within a reasonable distance are invited to attend this meeting and support the League. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SociAL.On Thurs- day afternojon, a. social tea and entertainment, got up by the members of the-Elizabeth-street Y.P.S.C.E., was held. A high tea was the first Kart of the programme, and a number of young tdies attended to the wants of those who c$me. Later on a very good programme was gone through, and Mr. T. Thomas, Caeharris, made an excellent chairman, while Miss Mabel Rees, High-street, acted as accompanist to the soloists. The programme was as follows solo, Miss Beryl Jones; recitation, Miss E. Dawkins solo, Miss Beatrice Thomas recit- ation, Mr. D. B. Williams; solo, Mrs. E. II. Musgrove competition, unpunctuated reading prize winners, Messrs. Archie Evans and Watkin Jones; recitation, Miss Rosie Williams; solo, Mr. Percy Rees; competition, impromptu speech Master Alun Williams solo, Mr. Trefor Cartwright; recitation, Mr. T. Thomas solo, (French), Miss Enid Hughes. Votes of thanks proposed by Mr. E. H. Musgrove, and seconded by Mr. Benjamin Williams, concluded the meeting. OBITUARY. An old inhabitant of Dowlais in the person of Mrs. Diana Morris (the Library) passed away on Wednesday week at the ad- vanced aged of 74 year3. Deceased, who was the relict of Mr. John Morris, the librarian appointed to the Institute at its opening in 1862, survived her husband about 25 years, and therefore had resided at the Institute for the long period of forty-eight years. Mrs. Morris was a sister of Mr. Evan George, Graig- terrace, and came to Dowlais from Tregaron fifty-six years ago. For the whole of this time she had been a member of Bethania Church, being at her death the oldest member. The deceased lady enjoyed fairly robust health up to about two- years vago, but had, since, suffered from a chest affection which groved fatal. In her younger days she enjoyed much reputation as a needlewoman, her services ?being in much request for charitable objects and her kind disposition made for her a host of friends. The interment took place on Saturday at Pant cemetery, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The Rev Peter Pried (Bethania) and the Rev. H. D. Jones (Hermon) officiated. DOWLAIS.—Under the auspices of the Literary and Debating Society and the Singing Class of this Church,, a farewell tea and meeting were held on Tuesday evening, to wish bon voyage to Mrs. Rummins, who is leaving for a few months' visit to America. The table-holders were:—Mesdames Powell (West End Stores), Z. Williams (Spring-street), A. Jenkins (Overton- street), A. Morgan (Broad-street), S. Jones (Penywern) and T. Roderick and the waitresses, Misses E. pewell. A. Powell, J. Williams, Tyd. Williams, A. J. Jenkins, M. Morgan and M. Davies; and Mrs. Daniel and Mrs. Morgans. The meeting was presided over by Mr. D. Williams-Jones, and speeches with regard to Mrs. Rummins' usefulness and capabilities in church matters, together with all good wishes, were delivered by Messrs. D. W. Jones, W. Richards, C. Fenwic G. Price, Theo. P. Rice, S. Jones and Mrs. Isaac Davies. Mr. Dd. Jones (Alma Cottage) handed Mrs. Rummins a beauti- ful Calv. Meth. O.N. tune book and a Bible, both, suitably inscribed. After Mr. Jones had dwelt 'on the recipients' good qualities, etc. Mrs. Rnmjnins emotionally, responded. Mr. D. J. Davies gaye a. thrilling rendering of "Be thou faithful." and Master D. Edward Jones, the popular powl&is elocutiofust, gave an excellent recitation. Mrs. Bosher Jones was the accompanist. Walters, New Tredegar, a sister of the recipient, and an old member of Libairus, was brought to the notice of the gathering. The officials were :—Chairman, Mr. W. Price; secretaries, Messrs. T. Roderick and D. Henry Daniel; treasurer, Mr. S. Jones. SOIREE.—A very succeesful soiree and concert were held at the Wimborne Hall (kindly lent for the occasion) on Saturday evening, in con- nection with the DoWlais Mining Class. A good number sat the tables, which were tempt- ingly laid ont, and nieely decorated with flowers, &c. The following ladies presided and assisted at the tables ;-Mis3 M. J. Davies, Miss E. A. Lewis, Mrs. B. Jenkins, Miss M. Morgan, Miss H. Jones, Miss E. Hindley, Miss B. Watkins, Miss B. Davies. Assistance was also rendered by Mrs. Wm. Jar'•.•„••• T-'rs. Wm. Jones, and Mr. J. G. Jones.. toe WAS,superintended by-Mrs. Wm. Jones, J5.<yti-C»vyu, Pant. The tça was pre- -=:='==-=-='=; sided over by Councillor Chas. Griffiths, who spoke very highly of the teacher, Mr. Wm. Jones, Penywern, and also of the workmen who attended the night classes. Councillor John Davies, miners' agent, wished the teacher inu dents success. The programme was as follo*vs jontr, Mr. Sohn Williams; duett, Moss, J. Willi?.is and Wm. Williams song, Mr. W. T. Williams, A.C.; song, Mr. D. R. Williams; song, Mr. Tom James; recitation, Master D. E. Jones, Penvwem duett, Messrs. D. Rhys Williams and W. T. Williams recit- ation, Mr. J. G. Jones. The accompanist was Mr. George Bowen, and Mr. John Davies supplied the decorations. After the custom- ary votes of thanks, the company joined in singing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau," led by Mr. D. R. Williams, who secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. Joe Davies. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—The quarterly meeting of the Dowlais district of Oddfellows was held at the Mount Pleasant Inn, on Thursday last, P.P.G.M. William Price was voted to the chair owing to Prov.G.M. William Jones- not being able to attend. The officers and rele- gates represented 624 members, with a capital of £8,174 15s. 9d. P.P.G.M. William Jones, Prospect of Hope lodge, and P.P.G.M^ ohn Williams, Thomas Merthyr lodge, were ap- pointed receivers of cash, and the amount received was £32 6s. Id. It was decided that the annual subscription of two guineas eafth to the Porthcawl Rest and Merthyr General Hospital be continued; that the bills paid tluirng the quarter be confirmed, and those presented for payment be paid, amounting to £33 lis. 3d. that P.P.G.M. Arthur Davies and P.P.G.M. William Price bo the delegates to the South Wales and Mon. Conference, to be held at Swansea on May 7th that P.P.G.M. Arthur Davies, Prov.C.S., be the delegate to the Southampton A.M.C. that the centenary celebrations be held oil Tuesday, August 2nd, 1910; that the district take over the funeral liabilities of the six oldest members of the Cartrefle Ifor lodge; that the delegates take back the suggestions of the G.M. and Board of Directors to their respective lodges that the annual subscription to the South Wales and Mon. Conference be paid. Perm. auditor P.G. James Jones gave his report of the last audit, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks The apology of the treasurer, P.G. D. W. Huggins, for being absent, was accepted, and the C'.S. was authorised to act in his place, j A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the district officers, &c., for the able manner in which they carried out their duties at the meeting.

The Watts-Hughes Voice Figures. INTERESTING LECTURE AT DOWLAIS. On Thursday last week, as announced in the Merthyr Express," Mr. John W atts, of Bowes Park, London, delivered his scientific lecture on the above subject, at Bethania Chapel, Dowlais. The unique subject of tho lecture, coupled with natural pride and intensity of I interest always taken in the name and life of the late Mrs. Watts-Hughes, proved sufficient to attract a large and interested audience. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Peter Price, Councillor Isaac Edwards (Deputy-Mayor) pre- sided. After a suitable introduction by the chairman, I who referred to tho Bethania Church as being the spiritual birthplaco of Mrs. Watts-Hughes Mr. John Watts, with the eloquence and skill 1 of an accustomed lecturer, quickly charmed the audience, who listened with rapt attention. Appropriately, the lecturer prefaced his re- marks with a short biographical sketch. Old readers of the Merthyr Express," doubtless with rapturous delicrht, will recall memories and incidents in the life of one. who shone with remarkable lustre throughout the diversified character of her life work. Mr. John Watts the youngest brother of Mrs. Hughes' (who also bears the same relationship to Mr. Thomas Watts, Mount Pleasant-street, and Mr. William Watts, BryAheulog), during the course of the I lecture, evinced perhaps excessive diffidence in speaking of the qualities and work of his sister, but, happily, panegyrical effusions, by some of the Itlost celebrated of the Victorian era, in the personages of Tennyson, Browning and Watts, have been preserved, and will appear in the forthcoming work- of her biographer, who is already engaged in the work of collating for what, most assuredly, will proved an interest- ing volume. Mrs. Watts-Hughes was born at Dowlais, in 1847, and, as a child singer, attracted I considerable attention. Assisted financially by the old No. 1 Temperance Choir, at the age of 16 she studied at Cardiff. In 1869 she became a student at the Royal Academy, under the tuition of Manuel Garcia, and was the holder of the King's Scholarship, and the possessor of a remarkable, voice and musical talent amounting to genius. She was a friend of the world-renowned Jenny Lind, who wrote of her in the following terms:—" I have never met anyone so related to me in the art of music. Two sisters only have I in the art-Madame Schumann and Mrs. Megan Watts-Hughes. Although thus. gifted Mrs. Watts-Hughes has not found that place in the roll of musical fame ascribed to her contemporaries, a fact accounted fot in a duality of obstacles, briefly summarised, Mrs. Hughes' indifferent health, and in the endowment of a deep religious nature. The concert platform became repugnant to her, and almost at the very outset of her musical career she practically ceased public singing, always excepting religious gatherings and matinees, and also the slums of the East End of London. To such work her lUe was given with whole- hearted devotion and consecration. In 1872 her marriage took place with Mr. Hugh Lloyd Hughes, a proficient linguist, who also was a devoted religious worker. Of a creative bent of mind, much of her leisure was occupied in scientific investigation. A friend of Professor Tyndal, she became, through him, interested in the science of sound. The study of sound had a fascination for her. She seemed to live in a world of sound. For her there was music in the wind,.the rustling of the leaves, the ripple of the water, the rain, thunder, and even, the vehicular traffic of the street seemed to convey music to her soul. Whilst reading on the subject of sound she was first introduced to Chladui's figures. The frenchman discovered that sand placed on a plate and the bow of a violin drawn across- the edges, the vibration caused certain definite forms to appear. Chaldui however, never got beyond the elementary stages, as may be seen on comparison with the figures of. Mrs. Hughes. Both specimens are exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Experimenting with the human voice she discovered it possessed a wonderful power for directing movements of disc, above comparison with any other musical instrument. She also found that the singer can create notes of various pitch and strength, and can also shape, colour and" modify these, and cause them to convey a definite meaning. Through the instrumentality of the Eidophone" and membranes, with the relentless perseverance of twenty years of experiment, Mrs. Hughes was able to produce forms of infinite character, which were the admiration of scientists, musicians, painters and poeu" the same having been on two occasions exhibited at the annual meetings of the Royal Society. In this aspect of her work Mrs. Hughes' was greatly impressed with the idea that even as she produced these beautiful forms by the sound of her voice, might it not be that the world itself was formed by the sound of God's voice at that time when the earth was without form and void and darkness was over the face of the earth. The lecture was illustrated by a powerful lime-light lantern and by actual specimens. The pictures were truly described as wonderful and unique, and each set of figur were demon- stratively received, with much cheering. Votes of thanks to the lecturer were proposed and supported by 'Mr. John Jenkins (Spring- street), Mr. Cymbryd Hughes, and Mr. David Morgans (Morlais-etreet). The lantern was manipulated by Mr. Isaac Edwards, assisted by Mr. Cynfelin Hughes and Mr. J. Steveii Davies. J_

SUNSHINE AND SNOW. We are again in the month of pitfalls, the month when the unwary spurn the faithful old fnends of a' short time back, discarding coats and woollens in the alluring brightness' of the spring sunshine. Pro- bably no season of the year has been the. topic of rgore warnings against precipitous changing- of raiment than the present, yet there are a multitude Who disregard them. Even the careful are not proof against the. weather of April and May. At the begin- ningof spring bodily vitality is at its .lowest; we are without energy or vigour, and com- paratively easy prey to influenza and other jlls in season." The secret of maintaining. good health, and buoyant strength is in counteracting the bodily weakness by taking into the system some invigorating and nourishing tonic such as the ever-valuable Wincarnis. disinterestedness of medical men so mucn as the way in. which they, advise people to takeWincamis and to ,avoid. illness and keep down doctors' bills.—Grand Magatine. Sample will be sent free on receipt of 3d. to cover carriage. Address: COLBMAK cc Co., I,id., 298, \V«iirirni$Works Nor- j W|h, and nyne this pager. jj

Poor Law Reform. j LECTURE AT DOWLAIS. Uuder the auspices of the local branch of the A.S.R.S., and the Welsh National Com- | mittee for the break up of the Poor Law, a j lecture was arranged to take place at the Parish Hall, Garden-street, Dowlais, on Thurs- day week, on the Minority Report of the Royal Commission. The Rev. Ll. M. Williams, Rector of Dowlais, was m the chair, ind in his opening remarks regretted that the attendance was so small, owing chiefly to counter attractions and the fact of the important meeting of the miners being held at the same time. The subject to be dealt with' by the lecturer, he said, was so far-reaching in its proposals, and of the greatest importance, that he would like to have seen the ) hall full. Speaking as a Poor Law Guardian, he was of opinion that there was no work so vital or pressing to his mind, and steps should immediately be taken in the-reformation of the administration of the Poor Law. Locally they had and were taking steps in the direction suggested by the Minority Report. They had cottage homes for the children, sanatoria for consumptives, and they were considering steps to be taken towards purchasing Pantyscallog House, Dowlais,. for the sick and aged. Mr. E. Denny, of the Cardiff University Settlement, then spoke for over an hour, dealing with the many suggestions contained in the Minority Report. He said he was pleased to find so many Poor Law Guardians present. He was also pleased to learn that locally the repre- sentatives were doing their best in endeavouring to reform the Poor Law system, in carrying out the several objccts outlined by the chair- man in his opening remarks. The recommenda- tions contained in the Minority Report repre- sented an endeavour to destroy the present unsatisfactory system, but it in no way con- demned those who were acting as representatives. One fact that stood out foremost in the Minority and the Majority Reports was that both agreed that the present system stood condemned. Under the present system, before a person coud obtain relief, he must be brought down to the lowest depths of degradation. The vital difference in the machinery which the Minority Report suggested and the present system was that the root causes which at present brought a person down should be removed (applause). They should get at the causes which brougnt about poverty and destitution, and remove them. He next referred to the various methods adopted by different Boards of Guardians in granting indoor and outdoor relief, an< g^"e many interesting and amusing instances o e questions put to the poor seeking relief, and the several degrees of character which some Boards adopted in deciding the amount to be granted. In Sheffield they had four degrees of character. If the person had an excellent character they granted 5s., then, in lesser degrees, 4s., 3s., and 2s. 6d. This disparity in granting relief wou.d be removed by adopting the report of the minority. The Minority Report suggested the destruction of the present system, and in its place relegating the duties of the present Boards of Guardians to the County or County Borough Councils, with an instruction to distribute the work among the existing com- mittees-the children to the Elation Com- mittee, the sick and infirm to the Health Com- mittee, the mentally defecti-o to the Asylums Committee, the healthy aged to the Pensions Committee. He considered that this was no revolutionary step to take, but was a tep urgently required, so as to prevent the serious overlapping of the present system with the several public bodies engaged in the work. The lecturer also referred to many other interest- ing parts of the Minority Report and its recom- mendations. Several questions were put to the lecturer and answered, after which the following reso- lution was moved by Mr. John Collins, the local secretary of the A.S.R.S., and seconded by Mr. John Edwards, Inspector G.W.R., and carried unanimously :—" That this public meet- ing supports the Minority Report Bill, which is to come on for second reading in the House of Commons, on the 8th April, and earnestly requests the Parliamentary representatives for this constituency to be in attendance on that day, and to give their votes for the second reading of the Bill." Votes of thanks were accorded the lecturer and chairman, and the hope was "expressed that the lecturer would pay another visit to Dowlais.

Dowlais Chamber of Trade. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. ACTION OF THE CHAMBER JUSTIFIED. The monthly meeting of this Chamber was held on Tuesday evening, when the following were present:—Mr. D. H. Edwards, president (in the chair), Messrs. Rees Morris, J. Picton, W. M. Davies, T. S. Evans, S. Schwartz, J. Rees, H. Hicks, Arthur Evans, and Edward Roberts (solicitor). A letter was read from the secretary of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Federation of Chambers of Trade (Mr. Isaac Edwards), informing the Chamber that the next meeting of the Federation would be held on Thursday, tho 5th of May, and the president stated that the place of meeting was likelY to be Merthyr. The officers, together with Messrs. W. Morgan Davies and John Evans were appointed as delegates to the meeting. The President welcomed Mr. Rees Morris (treasurer) back to the Chamber after his Recovery from his recent serious illness. The 'President gave a full and interesting report on the proceedings at the Board of Trade Inquiry regarding the overhead wiring. He stated that the action of the Chamber had been fully justified.. At the inquiry they learned for the first time that no scheme had been laid before the Corporation, and the plans which were placed before the Board of Trade inquiry had never been submitted to the Corporation or their officials. The agitation of the Chamber had resulted'in the Traction Company agreeing to light by underground cables all the narrow streets, the narrowest street in which overhead wiring would be fixed being 22 feet. The Borough Engineer had also agreed to submit the Traction Company's scheme to the Chamber for their inspection before the same should be approved.—The Presidentwa.s thanked for his report, and after other members of the Chamber had spoken it was resolved, upon the proposition of Mr. Rees Morris, seconded by Mr. Wm. Davies, that the best thanks of the Chamber be given to Alderman D. W. Jones and Mr. Thomas Lloyd for their assistance to the Chamber at the inquiry. In bringing forward his notice of motion re improper treatment of children trayelling in street cars, Mr. W. M. Davies stated that since the date when he gave notice to raise this question he had noticed that there had been considerable improvement on the part of the Traction Company, and he would now move that the Traction Company be communicated with and asked to place an indicator on the school car in order that the same should be recognised, and also that the children travelling by the cars should receive better treatment from the conductors. This was seconded by Mr. John Evans and supported by Mr. Rees Morris, and carried unanimously. In accordance with notice, Mr. T. S. Evans moved that the secretary communicate with the Rhymney Railway Company, and ask them to grant cheap fares from Dowlais to Cardiff, by the morning as well as the afternoon trains, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Mr. Evans stated I that this privilege was enjoyed by Bedlinog and other towns near Dowlais, and he saw no reason why the same should not be extended for the benefit of the people of Dowlais. After a discussion, in which Messrs. Rees Morris, J. Picton and H. Hicks took part, the motion was carried unanimously by the Chamber. Messft. W. J. Canton (solicitor) and Arthur Evans were appointed auditors. The next meeting of the Chamber will be the annual I meeting, and will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd.

A MONTH UNDER WATER. When passing through High-street, Merthyr, the other day, an interested crowd outside the establishment of Mr. H. Samuel. the well- known watch manufacturer and jeweller, at- tracted our attention. Curiosity prompted us to investigate and we found shown in the win- dow a letter from the brother of a man who was drowned last year, off Vancover Island, the body not being recovered until A month after- wards. The writer mentioned the fact that the brother bad in his possession one of Mr. H. Samuel's "Acme" lever watches, and made the most incredible statement that the month's submersion made -no difference whatever and that the watch still kept time to the second. Readers will at once conclude that a watch that could remain under water a whole month without sustaining da-mage must necessarily have been a very expensive one. The cost of the watch that had such an adventurous time is, however, the most surprising thing of all, j and readers onn obtain from Mr. H. Sarauel, a watch exact' ";n:;1ar in every respectfo; the absurdly sr.y.I' cof 25s. This pariicu'v.- j watch ha.' more i.ian 250'00 ic-f.'J- monials from ••al-isfiou 'ou Ho: 'ors. Thc» s already over 1wQ million of there watches in we«; i

T Spring Novelties AT J. S. DAVIES & Co.'s, Drapers, Milliners, Costumiers, &c., HIGH STREET, DOWLAIS. Messrs. J. S. DAVIES & Co. in drawing their customers' attention to the NEW SEASON'S SHOW, desire to point out that every eflort will be made to please their Customers in the future, as in the past. The whole of the Business being under Mr. J, S. Davies's own direct supervision, guarantees the thoroughness of the attempt, and of its accomplishment. THEY ARE NOW MAKING A SHOW OF BLOUSES such as has not been seen in this District before, and of a variety such as are seldom obtainable. BLOUSES in smart Useful Materials, Fancy Flannels, as well as Delaines, Silks and Nuns Veiling. o Their General Stock contains a Selection of STovelties Which consists of the Newest and Latest Productions of the Season. lUILLINERY-New Millinery. Modern Shapes in every Shade and Style. A good start for an Early Spring Hat is by securing one of J. S. Davies & Co.'s. They are the Latest Productions. New Flowors-The choicest manufactures of the Artificial Flower Makers in this country and the Continent. New Trimmings. Feathers, Mounts, Buckles, &c. New Ribbons of all descriptions, Chiffons, and Tulles. J. S. DAVIES & Co. stock 11 Perfexa," Rainproof, and the Peau de Gant finished Tulles, as advertised and recommended in all the Ladies' Fashion Journals. Children's Millinery and Costumes in endless variety. Children's Hats and Bonnets in Straws, Silks, and Combination. In Children's Costumes, Pelisses, and Tunics, J. S. D. & Co. have a choice that is not to be equalled in South Wales. These Goods are in Cashmeres, Lustres, Silks, and Fine Cloths. The Styles are Right The Prices are Incomparable Mantles, Costumes, Coats, and Skirts. This Department is I replete with all that is New and Fashionable. ¡ Ladies' TWEED COSTUMES from 9/11. Ladies' TWEED COATS from 6/11. Ladies' Dress Skirts in Serges, Cloths, Tweeds, and Cashmeres. beautifully trimmed, at moderate prices. Underskirts in White Embroidered Muslins, from 1/111; also in Prints and Moreens. Feather Boas of every description. DRESS & SILK DEPARTMENT This Department is well stocked with all that is Newest from the British and Continental Markets, comprising Mohair and Alpacca Brilliantines, Shantung, Silk Aerolines, Eauolines, Taffetas, Cashmeres and Satins, Venetian CloUy Tweeds, and Pirle finished goods. A large assortment of unmade Hand Embroidered Robe Lengths. A Choice Stock of Blouse Fabrics. J. S. DAVIES & CO., 118,172, 173,176, High St., oIiss. Tram Terminus is opposite the Door. < "All Trams bring Customers to DAVIES'S."

FOCHRIW. OEDEBS for Printing of every description may bs left with Mr. J. C. Payne, 7, Railway- terrace, the local representative of the "Mer- thyr Express." LIBRABIES.—At the meeting of Carmel Lit- erary and Mutual Improvement Society, pre- sided over by the Rev. D. Hughes Jones, a paper on "Libraries" was read by Mr. Thos. H. Llewellyn, which was much appreciated. The paper was highly spoken of by the fol- lowing :—Messrs. Rhys D. Jenkins, Thomas Lewis, Thomas Walters, and the Rev. D. Hughes Jones. A pianoforte solo was given by Miss Annie Evans, and a soprano solo was con- tributed by Miss Mary A. Walters. Mr. Tho- mas Walters presided at the piano. I.O;G.T.-The weekly meeting of the Star of Fochriw Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars was held at the Carmel ves- try on Thursday evening week. After the or- dinary business of the meeting had been trans- acted, the Juvenile Temple provided an ex- cellent programme, which was contributed to by the following -Song, Sis. D. Davies; re- citation, Sis. Mary Hannah Cook; song, Sis. Agnes M. Cook; recitation, Sis. Ceredwen Thomas; recitation, Sis. Evelyn Davies; song, Bro. Cyril Cook; recitation, Sis. Mary Han- tiah Cook; song, Sis. Agnes Cook; recitation, Sis. Evelyn Davies; recitation, Sis. Ceredwen Thomas; song, Bro. Cyril Cook. The meeting was presided over by Sis. Bronwen Ballard, C.T. ST. MARy'8 CHTTBCH.—The annual vestry meeting was held at the Institute on Wednes- day evening, when a good number were pre- sent. The Rev. Thomas Rees, vicar, presided. The accounts were presented by Mr. Joseph Payne, and read by the Vicar. The accounts, which were audited by Mr. F. R. Barker, were considered satisfactory, and were unanimously passed. Mr. Joseph Payne, treasurer, was warmly thanked for his services. The sides- men were thanked for their past services, and the following were elected for this year: Cu- rates: Messrs. Josiah Richards, Percy Pike, and Wm. Curtis; parishioners: Messrs. Wm. Davies, Charles Payne, and Wm. Payne. Mr. Wm. Lewis, superintendent of the Sunday School, was heartily thanked for his past ser- vices and re-elected. The teachers were also thanked. Master Octavius Richards was also thanked for his foithfulne* at the organ, and Miss E. C. Morgan, both of whom were warmly thanked for their services. Thanks were also accorded to Mr. John Williams, A.C. (choir- master) and the choir; also to J.he Dramatic Society for giving performances, the proceeds of which (alxmt £ 130) have been given to the building funa. A vote of thanks to the Vicar for presiding, also to Mr. Robert Jones, curate- in-cnarge, brought a very harmonious meeting to a close. INTERMENT.—The funeral of the late Mr John Edwards, 22, Martin-street, took place at Pen- twyn Churchyard, on Wednesday afternoon last. Deceased had been ill for the last two vears and had been confined to his bed for a long time. He was a faithful member of the Noddfa. Baptist Chapel, and was held in high esteem by all. He passed away on Saturday morning last. Deceased was only 28 vears of age, and leaves a widow and two little child- ren. The officiating ministers were the Rev. Moses Solvar Young, the Rev. Isaac Roderick, and the Rev. D. Hughes Jones. The follo-w- ing hymns were sung by the house: "Laus- anne," to the words, "Daeth yr awr i'm ddianc adref"; and at the graveside, "Cofia., f'enaid, cyn it' dretilio," to the tune of "Diniweid- rwydd." The chief mourners were as follow:— Mrs. Esther Edwards, widow; Mr. John Evans, father-inlaw; Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, father and mother; Mr. Percy Edwards, bro- ther; Miss Olwen Edwards and Miss R. Edwards, sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Wyndam Edwards, brother and sister-in-law; Mr. Daniel Isaac Evans, brother-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Master Tom Idrifc Evans, brother-in-law; Mr. and Mr;. Henry Evans, Bargoed Inn, Deri, uacle and aunt; Mr. Evan Jones, uncle; Mr. David Thomas, Mr. Rees Harris, Mrs. B. John, Mrs. Davies, and Mrs. Mills (Rhymney), cousins; Mrs. Jenkins, Pontlottyn, cousin; Mr. and Mrs. Job Davies. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ballard. Mr. Wm. and Mr. David John Jacob and Miss Rachel Jacob, Fochriw, cousins; Mr. William Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Myall Williams, Dowlais, cousins; Mrs. E. Morgan, Tredegar, cousin: Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Ystrad, uncle and aunt. Floral tributes were sent by the following:—Father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans, Bargoed Inn, Deri, and Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis, Fochriw. Deceased's Sunday School class of children;, walked before the coffin.

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) SHARPS AND FLATS. [By "Growder."] A very interesting correspondence is at pr& sent occupying columns of "The British Bandsman, the leading brass band journal, respecting the instrumentation of brass bands. For many years past, musicians have recog- nised that the usual combination of iisstru- ments is a very unsatisfactory one as to tone, colour, and variety.. This'series of letters should help to create a better state of things by the introduction of new instruments, which will make brass band music far more attractive. Other countries have long sinoe adopted changes, and are always experimenting with a view to the improvement of tone colour; but,' with a few exceptions, our bands in true British conservative fashion jog on in the old way,, In this connection Mr. W. H. Baker, of the Merthyr Municipal Band, has written a very interesting letter as to the instrumentation of the new band and of the old Cyfarthfa Band. An ideal arrangement of a standard overture or symphony for a brass band should, as near- ly as possible, reproduce the original orchestral, effect; and, as Mr. Baker points out, this V what was obtained under the old Cyfarthfa regime. Thanks to the splendid arrangements of the late Messrs. D'Artenay and Bawdeo and the excellent conductors and players of the old band, Wagner's music, to take one instance. was well played long before it was known to the English musical public. Few Merthyr people, even amongst musicians, recognise the unusual merit of some of D' Arl- enay s best work. He was one of those mea who just missed being- a genius. Working un- der unfavourable circumstanoes and with few capable of appreciating his talent, be produced a ,m^s arrangements that may fairly be called unique in the brass band world. It is satisfactory to know that this fine library—the joint production of Messrs. D'Artenay and Bawden (chiefly of the former, though the lat- ter's share is also excellent and important)-is now, thanks to Mr. Crawshay's generosity, the property of the Merthyr Tydfil Corporation. In the new Municipal Band, the old arrangement is, to a great extent, adhered to; and under the newly-appointed bandmaster, Mr. Harvey, who is already highly popular with his men, we can look forward to a brilliant future for oiw band. A subject that has always occupied mv mind is the intense rivalry that sometimes exists be- tween choirs and, occasionally, bands. The aim of music is harmony, not discord, and why, therefore, should we have this animosity? The dause, I think, lies in the fact that music being a.n emotional language, musicians are generally more sensitive than other people. When they are mpved, they are quickly excited, and loss a' grip of the relative importance of things. Whether his choir wins or loses makes very littJe material 'difference to a member, but sen- timent really rules the world, and he must get as excited as if his livelihood depended on hia choir's suooess. The only remedy I know for this state of things is a general growth of cul- ture and a broadening of the mind. In dis- putes, people rarely try and grasp the other side's view. "Put yourself in his place" is a veijy good old maxim. It applies equally as well to cnoir squabbles as to colliery disputes between masters and men. Meantime, it is well to refleot that these quarrels are bad for ie c*f'use music, and give non-musical peo- p.e the wrong but natural impression that musicians are, as Carlyle put it, a "windbaggy, conceited lot. Outsiders cannot understand what all the fuss is about. When Handel first carlia to England, he pro- duced operas in opposition to an Italian named Buoneini, and the fashionable world was divid- ed into two parties, one favouring either com- poser. A wit of the time wrote an epirrram, the last line only of which I can quote from memory, but it is very applicable to t.he many local choral quarrels I have seen: "Strange that such difference should be 'twixt tweedle- dum and tweedle-dee."

The colliers at Mountain Colliery. Gorseinon, a.re on strike over the question of the cutting price.

fBETTERTHANRATTRAPSll J like it and come out for the rest. All users say it does really etter. i minate. If YOU are 5 rat ridden try Sanford's Ë tion to-day. Of all ZgJ&B&SaM Sanford Sc Son, Sandy, Beds., boxes 6d. to 5s. R«cemb«j