The Merthyr Express

Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P., on the Political Situation. IS AN ELECTION IN JULY INEVIT ABLg Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P., was the principal speaker at the Rhondda I.L.P. May-Da} de- monstration, held at Trcalaw on Monday night. Dealing with the political situation, Mr. Hardie said a General Election in July seemed inevitable. He had never bsen able to understand why there should be a second elec- tion this year, since everybody a-ssumsd -that the veto of the Lords was; as much an the January election as the Budget itself. the Government grasped their nettle firmlyl, whan Parliament met, no second election wouJqT have been neoaasaty. It went without' saying1 that powerful influences were at work to !c-t over the necessity for a second election th; year. Nobody wanted it, but th.3 d ffic,,zlq, to see how it could be avoided. A suggestion had been made which had his entire ryrnpathv —it was to the effect that the Bill d with the veto should be dropped on the ■ stand- ing that the veto resolutions should be accepted by tha House of Lords. He had always been doubtfuJ about the wisdom of Mr. Asquith'j proposal for embodying the veto issue in an Act of Parliament. The old constitutional practice under which the rights and liberties of the House of Commons had grown, and those of the King and Peers correspondingly curtailed, had been that of the resolution. He had something like a mortal fear of a paper constitution, the workintr of which in the Unit- ed States of America and in our own Colonics had shown how reactionary such a document could become. An Act of Parliament gave no more guarantee of permanency than did a reso- lution, since the one could be repealed as easily as the other. "The chances a:e, however, sud Mr. Hardie, "the fight will go on, and uie ,■ election take p'ace, and it appears as though the Unionist Party in end to fight from behind the shelter of the Throne."

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE _J'- WE guarantee that our 1 Backache Pills 3re equal to any fold at 2/9. try them. A N?I'—Those in want of Colours, 3d. in thels. discount. All 4d. tubes 3d.—E. M. THOMAH, 18, Park-place, lierthyr. Tm: BEST way to take Cod Liver Oil is with Extract of Malt, 1/3 and 2/6 Jars. A Pair of 5/6 or 7/6 Spectacles Vill assist vour sight and give pleasure in reading the news of the day. Note the address—T. JENKINS, Cnemi>t and Optician, Pont- mortals. The Best Shop for New Garden Seeds. J. T. DOCTON. Plumber. Gasfitter. House Decor- ator, Paperhanging Warehouse. 138, High-street, Merthyr. All Repairs attended to at the shortest notice. A Staff of Experienced Workmen regu- larly employed. X&sUmatcs free. Paperhangin^s from 2d. per piecc; numerous job lots greatly under cost price. TAKER'S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound, Hard-wearing Materials, combined with Ele- gance and Exclusive Style in every pair of Roofs or Shoes you purchase at W. R. WILLI VMS' BOOT I)EPOT, High-street (opposite IJpfon's), Merthyr. Snlc Asrenf, for "K." "Dr. Jacffcr's/' "Que-en,M and "Lotus" Boots and Shoes. PORTHCAWL. Send for official Illustrated • Guide, post free.—Ball, '"Treco," Porticawi. SEED POTATOES AND GARDEN SEEDs.-Tlio best varieties, suitable to thi" district. Quality right; price right. Gilleland & Sons, Brecon- road Merthyr. BEAN AND PEA STICKS.:—Send post card, or call personally, and order your sticks in time at Leonard & Raymond's Merthyr Timber Yard and Saw Mills, Plymouth-road. Large stock of-various designs-IN garden- borders. DRINK AND MUD.—On Saturday night there was a great disturbance at Ynysgau, the MAIN cause Iteing the hebaviour of Annie Kell-- f no fixed abode. Annie was run in 1 was helplessly drunk and covered with On Monday, at an occasional court, she was fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment. CYFARTHFA LILIES' CRICKET (LUB,- The annual meeting of this club was held at the Miners' Arms, when the following officers were elected :—President, the Mayor vice-presidents, Messrs. H. B. Thomas and L. L. Berni; captain, Mr. L. Philips; vice-captain, Mr. J. Jones; secretary, Mr. J. Jones; treasurer, Mr. R. E. Lewis; committee, Messrs. L. Phillips, J. Jones, T. Davies, J. Llewellyn, D. John. This season the club has joined the Aberdare and District Cricket League. FORCING LAND INTO MARKET.—Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., speaking at a conference of North Wales quarrymen, on Monday, said he hoped that legislation would be forthcoming to compel the selling of land at the price arrived at under the land tax clauses of the Budget. He in- stanced .cases in which landlords had thwarted industries in South Wales, and he also advocated the taking over of railways by the State. YP- YMOFYNYDD."—The May number of Yr Ymofynydd," the monthly organtof the Welsh Unitarians, contains a very interesting article from the pen of Parcwyson," tho Aber- dare park inspector, on the late J. Hathren Davies, and also a letter from the Rev. D. C. Jones, now of the Borough Congregational Church, London, at one time pastor of Bethesda Congregational Church, Merthyr, giving his impressions of the deceased, whom he had been actively engaged with in various public work while he lived in Merthyr. The other articles in the Magazine are mostly of denominational I interest. I A SAD CASE.—On Sunday EHen Jane Hopkins, a middle-aged woman, living at Riverside, Merthyr, was found begging in Stuart-street, Merthyr, and was taken to the police-station. On Monday she was brought before two borough magistrates (Mr. Sandbrook and Mr. Howfield), charged with begging. She said her husband was in constant employment at New Tredegar, and earned 6s. 3d. a turn, and he did not give her a penny. She had two children, one being in the Aberdare Industrial School.—The Bench were told that there was a reason why the husband did not, support his wife, and the woman was ordered to pay 5s. and costs, or go to prison for seven days. A DEAR VISIT.—John Davies and David Davies, living at Porth, had an outing to Merthyr, on Sunday. As bona fide travellers they entered several public houses, and became intoxicated. At seven o'clock in the evening they were seen to be staggering and knocking against people opposite Ynysgau Chapel, and they were escorted to the police-station, where they remained until they were sober. A bottle containing rum was found on Davies. These facts were told Mr. Sandbrook and Mr. Arthur Howfield, at an occasional court, on Monday, and the defendants were ordered to pay 20s. 1, and costs each. I AN IRISH CHRISTENING.—There were some 1 lively times in the vicinity of Georgetown, on í Saturday night and Sunday morning, and it i transpired at an occasional court, on Monday, that the cause was an Irish christening. omelius O'Reilly and Jeremiah Casey were the first to step into the dock, summoned for being drunk on the Sabbath. They put the blame upon the christening, but were told to pay 20s. and costs j each. On Sunday afternoon P.S. Clinch, of I, Cyfarthfa, saw Annie Luke staggering along Nantygwenith-street, and in her possession he found a tin jack" containing beer, and a I pop bottle half-filled with rum. This case also was connected with a christening, and a I similar penalty was imposed. SHILOH MISSION HALL.—The special service held in this hall last Sunday evening was attended by a layge congregation, and was much appreciated by all present. Madame Kate Morgan-Llewelyn sang two solos in her charac- teristic style, and with much effect. Few others can sing the Gospel as Madame Llewelyn can do, and on this occasion her singing moistened the eyes of many in the congregation. Mr. F. A. Phillips occupied the pulpit and delivered a sermon much enjoyed by all present. It I teemed with advice and warning, especially to young people, and was delivered with much impressiveness. The Mission Band rendered good service and the singing by the congregation was hearty throughout. IF TOTT HAVE DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT, consult the most experienced Eyesight Testing Expert m Mer- thyr. Mr. HENRY M. LLOYD, Ophthalmic, Optician and Chemist. Merthyr (opposite Market doors).

1- w. Ro WHITSUN EXCURSIONS. From MERTHYR to LONDON WEST OF ENGLAND. CORNISH RIVIERA, BRKST (BRITTANY), SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST COASTS, NORTH & NORTH-EAST OF ENGLAND, MIDLAND COUNTIFS, NORTH I WALES, SCOTLAND, IRELAND, ke. Day Trips: I LIMITED DAY TRIP to DOUGLAS (Isle of Man), I Via Fishguard and G. W. R. Turbine Steamer. I 12t HOURS IN DOUGLAS FOR 10/6. Whit-Sunday Night, Merthyr, dep. 9.1S p.m., Return 8.45 p.m. Whit-Monday Night, BOOK EARLY. Day Trip to Bristol, We«tof England. Swansea, Col wall (Races.), Pontypool Road, &c. rf Express and Local Services will be altered J during the holidays- | for derails see bills or send postcard to H s.acious or offices. | JAMES C- INGLTS, General Manager. i

60000 FAHRENHEIT. A kit At this tempera- stbal ture the various parts of the new "WELDED" Section of Welded Joint, show- PREMIER in* th>t by th« Piemior new Dtoc«« th. two memixn Frame are j< >! tied become one aolid piete. together, steel to — steel, so com- I pletely that the resulting frame is just one solid piece of steel, of | immense strength. Tests showthat fi the new "Welded joint is practi- 1 cally indestructible, the tube giving I way before the joint. Lugs disap- | pear, the joints being perfectly S) flush. The new PREMIES '0)?'_iJ. )¿_I PREMIES I WELDED g BICYCLE I Eq-uipped with Sturmey-Archer B 3-Speed Gear, costs only S £ 9:9:0 | Write to-day for special "Welded" Book- g let and Catalogue to P Premier Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry. | a ,e9: 9 0. | E Write to-day for special "Welded" Book- g let and Catalogue to P S Premier Cycle Co., Ltd., Coventry. | | Local Agents: | i "*■ | /j Arnold. Porth. | E/P0;^dP0nt5" 8** Evans & Son, J It Aberatnan. 8 yS w. H. Powell, Bar- 8 Station of B iDe th-i Br'1-" whirh f"onotct. two members. !i

Merthyr May Show* The annual May Show of horses, ponied harness and vehicles of all descriptions, will b< held on Thursday next, in Penydarren Park. The tradesmen of the borough are making great preparations for this show and competition i* likely to be keen in most classes, so that a very fine exhibition is anticipated. After the shoW there will be competitions in raring and jumping, and altogether £ 150 will be awarded in prizes. We hope the weather will be favourable, at the success of these outdoor shows so largely depends upon good conditions in that respect. These shows are productive of an immense amount of good in many ways. They lead M a good deal of employment for workmen in different branches of trade, and they encotirL96 the growth of kindness for animals, which, naturally, brings about more careful and intelligent treatment, to the benefit of anifuala and owners.

THE CUCKOO.—This welcome visitor made ) its appearance in Merthyr on Sunday, May 1st. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday John Crowley, aged 70, of no fixed abode, expired very suddenly I the Canal Lodging-house, Dvncvor-strect. HIGH-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preacher next Sunday the Rev. D. Bryn Jones, B.Sc., Birkenhead. Services at 11 and G o'clock. MOTOR ACCIDENT.—Late on Saturday night Morgan Williams, collier, Ann-street, Cilfynydd, was knocked down by a motor car belonging to the Mayor of Merthyr (Councillor F. T. Jarn.-s), near Treforest. Williams was at once •■{ricked to Caitiff■ Infirmary. iHi had r^n^fr^VeVe fh'jift&s*# the face, arms, ■and logs, and died on Monday. It is understood that inqd?ftes'Kfcurttfe by" the Cardiff and Glamor- gan County Police go to show that the motor car was being carcfully driven, and that the driver made. every effort to avoid the accident. The M.-«-or, interviewed, Raid that his son and several friends had been to the Theatre at Cardiff and were returning home. NEW HIGH-CONSTABLE.—The appointment- of High Constable for Caerphilly Higher is now shorn of all interest. Since the granting of a charter the duties of high constable have been taken over by the Mayor, and on Tuesday, e„t the police court, the cx-Mayor, Alderman A. Wilson, formally resigned the position, and the present Mavof, Councillor F. T. James, took over the -duties.—Mr. J. Plews, the presiding magistrate, said that if the Bench did not continue to appoint the Mf'yor, the office would lapse. The Bench, therefore, had pleasure in asking the Mayor to accept it. The Mayor thanked the Bench for conferring upon him the ancient and honourable office. At present, he said, the ofScc might he described as a sinecure, but he remembered the time when it was not so. Before the town received its charter he held the office for two years in succession, and found that there was a great deal of work to be done to fill the ofiico properly. But now the onus of conducting public affairs fell upon the Mayor. Notwithstanding this, they did not wish to lose the ancient appointment, and he therefore had great pleasure in taking over the duties.-F,1r the first-time in many years the staffs of office were not produced in court. WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS.—The Great Wes- tern Railway Company have now issued their programme of excursions covering the Whitsun- tide holidays. HqJidny makers arc offered special cheap facilities to the pick of the holiday haunts in thirty English and Welsh counties, and excursions will also be run to Ireland, Channel Islands, Brest (Brittany), etc., etc. Facilities for travel to the Cornish Riviera, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, are on the usual generous scale, and the popular resorts in these beautiful counties wijl no doubt prove a magnet to a large number of people. The excursion trains run over the Great Western Railway, system this Wliitsun will he greatly accelerated, ( and the time occupied on various journeys being much shorter this year than last year. Pamphlets giving particulars of Whitsuntide excursions, week-end and Saturday to Monday j tickets, tourist-programmes, etc, are obtainable free at the Company's stations and offices. ST. YOUG MEN'S-SOCIETY, i —On Monday evening, under tho chairmanship of the president' (Mr. J. Crowley), a concert was.. given by Max Wehrley's Party, in the society room, proceeds being in aid of the fund for decorating* the rooma. An excellent pro- gramme was provided, and greatly enjoyed. -The following took partOverture, Mr. Gwilym Lewis; song, Max Wehrley comic song, Mr. J. McMeekan spng, Mr. Ballenger whistlingj solo, Mr. Dai Davies; song, Miss Davies; musical recitation, Mr. Chas. Swash; 'cello solo, Mr. Rhys Lewis; song, Mr. George Daniels; comic song, Mr. George Jenkins; musical trio, Messrs. Lewis and Mr. J. Baker; comic sketch, Mr. Dai Davies song, Mr. Ballenger 'cello solo, Mr. Rhys Lewis; comic song, Mr. George Jenkins • song, Mr. George Daniels song Miss Davies comic song, Mr. J. McMeekan; recita- tion, Mr. Chas. Swash. God save Ireland. WILLIAMS' MEMORIAL CHURCH, PENYDARREN. —Last Sunday the half-yearly meetings were] held at this Church. The Rev. W. Dyfodwg Davies, of Moniston, delivered excellent sermons J to appreciative congregations. The subject, of his discourse in the morning was Come unto Me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and 1 will give you rest. Take my yoke upon ( you, and learn of Me." In the afternoon he preached from the words, The shadow of Peter healeth the people," and showed the effect of a good life. In the evening he based his sermon on the words, "1 live, but not I, but Christ liveth in me." All "ilje services were well attended, and. the sermons of Mr. Davies, who is an Ynysgau boy, were greatly appre- ciated. Miss Jenkins, of Cardiff, rendered a solo in a very pleasing manner, while the orchestra, under, the lead of Mr. Sam Edmunds, gave selections from the "Hymn of Praise." Mr. W. J. Edmttnds conducted, and Mrs. Edmunds presided at the organ. SMOKING CONCERT.—A successful smoking concert was held at the Court Arms, on Thursday night, when medals were presented to the winners of a bagatelle tournament, held at the above inn. The prize winners were:—1st, Mr. Urias Vaughan; 2nd, Mr. Sewell; and a special prize was given to Mr. C. Berry, for the highest break- The chairman was Mr. Wally John, and the following contributed to the harmony of the evening:—Mr. Ned Harris, Mr. Rees Thomas, Mr. J. Ayers, Mr. Geo. Jenkins, Mr. Bert Hughes, Mr. U. Vaughan, and the host, Mr. Dai Jenkins. Miss G. Lankett was the accompanist. THROAT GUT.—On Tuesday night James Henry Binks, a labourer, aged 33, living at High-street, Penydarren, was found in his house bleeding- 'from a wound in his throat.— P.S. Jones and P.C. Skinner were called in and rendered first-aid, and later Dr. Cresswell and Dr. Brenan were summoned. They found two wounds. in the throat, which had been inflicted with a razor. The doctors stitched the wounds and ordered the man's removal to the Infirmary, where he remains in a somewhat critical condition. INSPECTOR OF MIDWIVES' REPORT.—Nurse R. A. Thompson; inspector of midwives under the Corporation, has just issued her monthly report, which states that one casp of puerperal fever was notified during last month. Fourteen midwives were visited during the month. All were found to be practising satisfactorily with the exception of two, who failed to notify the Medical Officer of the need of calling medical help. During the month 168 births were notified, 8 -registered and not notified. In- structions were given to the midwives that they were to report all births where they were in attendance, whhin, 36 hours. During the month six horned where consumptives were notified were visited. Two patients were found in a very advanced stage of the disease, and both seemed to be in need of nourishment. The homes were in a clean condition, but showing evidence of poverty. Sputum bottles were given to the patients who did not have one. Advice was given in all cases to sleep alone, and to destroy all sputum as soon as possible. Pamphlets dealing with the hygienic treatment and prevention of the disease were given to all the patients. SONS OF TEMPERANCE.—A conference of delegates of this Order, from the branches in South Wales, was held in Merthyr, on Saturday last, when the Chief Secretary, Bro. Walter Davies, Manchester, and one of the Trustees, Bro. William Huddart, Salford, attended, the meeting being held in Pontmorlais Church Vestry. There was a large gathering of repre- sentatives and inspiring addresses were given, the meeting being presided over by Bro. Wm. Williams, Dowlas, the acting chairman of the district for the current year. The secretary, Bro. E. Loogher, Mertbyr, was responsible for the usual routine wprk, delivering the financial and numerical statements, the ordinary business being very much lessened, in order to give the visitors an Opportunity of delivering their addresses. There- was a change of officers consequent upon the resignation of Bro. W. E. Morgan, Dowlais, the treasurer, Bro. W. Williams, Dowlais, being appointed in his place. This created a vacancy in the chairmanship for the current year, and, in response to the unani- mous request of'the meeting, Bro. Councillor Isaac Edwards (who passed through this chair some ten years Ago, and who is now a trustee for the district) consented to act for the current year. It was explained there were very many serious reforms to betaken in hand, and several important problems to be faced. At the close of the conference, the company adjourned to the Liberal Club and sat down to a sumptuous tea provided by Mr. Williams, of the Waverley Restaurant. After tea advantage was taken of the occasion to present Bro. Dan Thomas, of the Rose of Capabria Division, Merthyr, with a framed resolution of thanks, this being done by Bro; George Phillips, one of the oldest members in the Order. On Sunday afternoon Bro. Walter Daviea officiated at the Radcliffe Hall, Penydarren, and on Sunday evening occupied the pulpit at Beulah Church, Dowlais. At 8 p.m. a Gospel Temperance Mission service was held, under the presidency of Bro. Coun- cillor Isaac Edwards. Bro. Davies and Bro. William Huddart gave excellent addresses to a crowded congregation; Mrs. Kate Morgan- Llewelyn singing a .solo, and the Penywem Male Voice. Party rendering a chorus. W HITS TIN HOLIDAYS without a Camera will be duU. Ask to SEE the wonderful waistcoat pocket camera at HENRY M. LLOYD'S Photo- graphic Department. It in a uurry, telephone ito 44 Nat. Note the address, HSNFJ? M. LXJOTP, CFCEAUIT, Merthyr. 1

THE NEW MATESIAL.—"Tobraico," in Tussor* ('i)loiir, 'Iiite or Tbi? BrithU nuidi Cotton Fabric, a ftel" \v;i>hincr retains a pcrmsnent Silky Finih; easy to laundr.v at home. 9Jd. per yard, 27 inches v. idc. —It. T. JOES i; Co., Market Square, Merthyr. MERTHYR STTNDAY SCHOOL UMON.—The annual meeting of this Union will take place on Sunday next, at High street Baptist Church, when special hymns will be sum:, and tha certificates gained by the scholars of varioua schools in the March examinatioon will be distributed. SUCCESSES.—Mrs. Mary Davies, Getbin-street, Abercanaid, and JIrs. Margaret Owen, Green- field-terrace, Penirel)afli, have been successful in passing the examination of the Centi,4 Midwives' Board, held in London this week. Both pupils were coarhecl by Mrs. Thonipson4 Inspector of Midwives, Mer'thvr. SINGING FESTIVAL.—The annual Congrega- tional singing festival in connection with the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of Merthyr and District, was held at Pontnaorlais Chapel, on Monday. The edifice was crowded at each meeting, morning, afternoon and evening, and the respective chairman were the Rev. J. L Davies (Aberfan), 1" H. D. Jones (Dowlais)i and Mr. D. Frar Troedvrhiw). Profeseol D. Evans, Mus. Bac.. trdiff) was the conductor, and expressed himself highly pleased with th. singing. The anthems were Bydd melui gofio y Cyfammod," and 0, na wyddwn pa le y cawn i ef," and the choruses Dan wawd yn gaeth (" Insulted, chained," by D. Emlyn Evans), and Rise up, arise (Mendelssohn). CONCERT AT CYFARTHFA CAsTLE.-On Sunday night, at Cyfarthfa Castle, the Cyfarthfa and Merthyr Municipal Band, under the conductor- ship of Mr. J. J. Harvey, the newly-appointed leader, gave the first of a series of concert-si There was a large attendance, and the band rendered the following programme in a praise worthy manner:—March Pontificiale Ro- maine" (Gounod); overture, "The Faithful Shepherd (Adam) duet, Excelsior (Balfe) I characteristic piece, In the Chapel (Eilen. bery) air, Cujus Animam (Rossini's Stabai Mater "); chorus Gloria in Excelsis (Mozart's Twelfth Mass "). SHORTHAND SUCCESSES.—The results of the first speed examination, held in connection with Abermorlais Shorthand Classes, under the rulei of Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, show that there were no failures. The following have been awarded Pitman certificates for the speedi naiped.:—r 140,words ..per minute, Howell IV Davies, Education Office, Town HafI. 100 words per minute, David James Wilts; Surveyors Department; Thomas Rees Davies, Victoria* street, and Edward Gunter, John -street f 60 words per minute, Menry Morris, Town Clerk's Department; William J. Bolter, Sur- veyor's Department; Willie J. Griffiths, clerk to Mr. Frank Phillips. BIRTH AND DEATH RETURNS.-During the four weeks ended 23rd April, there were regis- tered in the borough 246 births (125 males and 121 females), giving a rate of 40 per 1000 of the population, as compared with 222, or a rate of 36.9 in the corresponding period last year, The deaths numbered 137, or a rate of 21.3 per 1000, as compared with 112, or 17 per 1000 in the same period last year. The age incidence was :—Under 1 year, 32 1 to 5, 28 5 to 60, 48 I over 60, 29. The infantile mortality was 130 per 1000. Sixteen deaths occurred at the Union Infirmary, one at the General Hospitaii and two at the fever hospital. The infectious diseases notified wele :-Scarlet fever, 33; diphtheria, 3; erysipelas, 4; puerperal feveri 1; total, 41. During the month 28 patient4 were admitted to the Mardy Hospital, 38 discharged, and 34 remained. i G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION.—The monthly meeting of the Merthyr ;branch was held in the general Waiting room at Merthyr statior4 on Sunday, Mr. J. G. Lucas (president) pre* siding. After the singing of What a Friend we have in Jesus" the chairman offered up prayer, and Miss Williams gave a recitation* Mr. Tiley (junr.), of Troedyrhiw, was that speaker, and he took for his text the wordsi Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." He delivered a stirring address, which was fully appreciated by all present. Misd Morris and Miss Evans rendered a duet. The chairman afterwards gave a report of thø working of the Union throughout the G.W.RJ system, from the conference which was held at the Cory Hall, Cardiff, last month. The chairman and Mr. H. Eden attended on behalf of the Merthyr branch. It has been a prosperous year for the Union, which shows an increase of over 1700, bringing the total number of temperance men on the G.W.R. up to 12,000.1, A vote of sympathy was passed with Mrli Robbins, the secretary, and family, on the j death of Mr. Robbins' daughter. ] WESLEY (HUMU, -'iNIFRTHYK.-On Sunday5 aftrenoon, at the above Church, the first May- day service was held, in connection with the Merthyr Branch of the Young Leaguers' Unions The object of the Young Leaguers' Union (which works in connection with the National Children's Home and Orphanage) is to enlist j the practical sympathy of Christian homes on behalf of their less fortunate brothers and] sisters, the orphan, crippled and destitute. Ther, afternoon service was taken part in by members^ of the local branch of the Union, who rendered) the various items in a very creditable manner^ The first lesson was read by Miss Florence; Berry, after which followed the hymn" Brightly! gleams out banner." Miss Edith England read the second lesson, and also sang a solo' entitled Rock of Ages." This was succeeded by a song from Miss Megan Jones; violin solot were given by Bessie Rowlands and Artiiui Holland Miss Alice Thackeray gave a recitation; Miss Hilda Thackeray a song. An address wa< delivered by the Rev. H. Andrews on the work of the Children's Homes. Other items in the programme included recitation by Miss Maud Kyte; duet by Misses Mary and Margery Ballard. The singing of the hymn, Jesus, High in Glory," followed by the benediction* brought the service to a close. Mr. J. Holland presided. THE PERFECT Coim CURE.—DR. WELLS' Cong SILK. A painless, speedy and certain cure fat the worst corn, 7^d. per packet.-Sole Depot for Merthyr: BLENRY M. LLOYD, Chemist.