The Merthyr Express

HOW TO CURE PIMPLES. It is truly remarkable how Cadum, the new gkin remedy, causes pimples to disappear. The very worst cases are frequently cured in a week and often in even less time. Cadum causes pimples to dry up and fall off. leaving the 5kin as soft and smooth as a baby s. Pim- ples are a disease of the skin, and are not caused by bad blood, as many people suppose. Cadum cures these annoying and disfiguring facial blemishes because it can be applied direct to the trouble, and its soothing, antiseptic and iiealing powers stop the itching at once. Cadum is iust as efficacious in other skin troubles, suob as blackheads, blctches, rash, eruptions, acne, eczema, etc- Many remarkable cures have been reported, and on investigation have proved thoroughly genuine. The success of Cadum is, indeed, most marked. Every chemist is now selling it, and finds an «j„Yar jjacrewing demand.

Rhymney Valley Echoes. (By 'rfiECOIlDES."] The question of the right-of-way by the Great Western Railway, near CylJa Bridge, came before the Geliygaer Council on Monday. It will be remembered that a case was reported in the "Merthyr Express" a fortnight ago of a boy being summoned by the Railway Company for trespass there. Mr W. B. Lloyd had that day taken his seat for the first time on the Bench, and strongly upheld on that occasion the right-of-way. Whether there is a right-of-way there or not, a pathway and roadway across the Gxaig to the road by tha* bridge is most necessary, and is becoming more so in view of the develop- ments taking place. It is to be hoped the Clerk's communication with the Railway Com- pany will lead to some arrangement by which the convenience of this pathway shall be con- served, or an equivalent for it provided. Some of the evidences in favour of its having" been a right-of-way prior to the existence of the railway may be found in the fact of the path- way across the Graig itself, reaching to the railway bank in a, slanting direction, as though intended-foe a short, direct cut to Ystrad M v n., ack< Church., of th*. pathway running alohg looks like: deviation from the con- sistent, coifrse of thepa^th, and fliea off at a sharp 1e.. Thst-v* natural, for if the original direc- rA be&D,. -nia;ntaived,- it would have neces- sitated those using the path to cross right over the line; but by the deviation of the path in the direction of the bridge over the ordinary roadway, there is no need to cross the line. This arrangement strikes me as though it might have been some concession on the part of the Railway Company for the part of the pathway taken in by them, and to prevent peo- ple from crossing the line. If this pathway is lost to the public, or its equivalent or substitute is not provided it will be & very grea' inconvelaence to thousands in the future. The Rhymney Railway Company, at the commenoement of the month, issued poster.9 notifying certain alterations in regard to their train service; but one importan* item was ap- parently omitted from the bills. Consequently, many passengers have received a rude awaken- insr when travelling up to Rhymney by the 9.50 motor from Ystrad Mynach. On arriving at Pontlottvn each morning this week, passen- gers have been surprised to hear the officials ehouting "All ehang? ThU motor, for some reason or other—not obvious to the maji in the street—now proceeds no further than Pontlottyn, and so those hav- ing busines-s in Rhymney must walk. This change also affccts Rhymney people who nec-d to go down by the motor to catch the connec- tion at Hengoed for the. Great Western. They must now walk to Powtlott.yn to do so. It alio affects those at New Tredegar who have travelled to Rhymney in order to catch the 10.50 train for Merthyr. It is to hoped that thip raconvenient wrange- men,, will not lasi beyond the present month. A good main road with motor- buses running along it is faat becoming a necessity for the travelling public, and such mal-adminiatraiion as this will, one hopes, serve to bring it about. The tree3 of the Rhymney Valley are striving hard-in iipiio of the icy winds and night frosts —to put on their vernal attire. The lower parts of the valley, although not so forward as one would expect, are yet more advanced than the upper parts. I spoke to a man on the subject of the cold winds at this tinrte of the year a short time a.go, and he remarked that it was wonderful that things grow a1- all. I ventured to observe that it was not because of the sun, but simply because it was the time. He quite agreed, and repeated, my remark two or thre-c times with satisfaction "It's not the gj|g, but teSWJte fe't tim-:V"

Twenty-fifth Annua! Cymanfa at Rhymney. On Monday, the twemy-fifth annual "cy- j manfa ganu" of the Welsh Methodist churches was held at Brynhyfryd Chapel. The choirs e,z, f-oni Ebjnezer and Bryiihyfryd (Rhymney). Bethlehem (Pontlottyn), and Bethel (New Tre- degar) attended, and great enthusiasm was manifested by all. Each choir had been well trained, and tIE conductors aro to be congratu- lated on the reailv excellent singing. The com- mittee had rejected twenty-three tunes, some of which were very popular; but th-ero were others which, upon the authority of the con- ductor on Monday evening, mighr, with advan- tage have been left out. Three anthems were also included. The conductor was Mr. E. T. Davies, F.R.C.O., Merthyr, and his timely re- marks and advice were appreciated by all. The chairman of the committee was Mr. D. W. Jones, Schoolhousc, Pontlottyn; while Mr. Dd. Morgan, Rhymney. acted as treasurer, and Mr. Benjamin Probert, Rhymney, as secretary. The conductor of the rehearsals for the seniors was Mr. Tom Jones, Carno; and for the chil- I dren Mr. William Adams, Bethlehem, Pont- lottyn. The accompanists were Mr Davy Jones (Dewi Carno). Rhymney, who occupied the position for the twenty-fifth time; Mr. John Saunders, Pontlottyn; and Mr. Tudor Rees, Bargo?d. The morning meeting, which was devoted to the children, was presided over by the Rev. W.^R. Davies, Carno, and proved a delightful prelude to the day's performances; but eome of the pieces which had been selected were slightly too heavy for tho youngsters, and the conductor tendered friendly advice to the com- mittee in the matter of selection upon future occasions. Amongst the pieces rendered were: -•Wyn Bach Imu Grist," "Iesu, Cyfaill Plon- tyn Bach." "Arglwydd, w!e ni," "Dring i fyny," "Yr Ysgol SuI" (which was the prize composition of last year's festival bv Mr. M. Afan Edwards, Bargoed), 'Mi garwn fod yn Gristicn." At the afternoon meeting, the Rev. J. James presided, and interesting addresses were de- livered by th-e Revs. R. W. Davies (Carno), D. v. Jenkins (Ba.rgoed), and oihers. A large number of hymiH were again sung- in an ex- eellent manner, also the anthem, "Efe a Ddaw" (T. Price).. The spacious building was packed to over- flowing in the evening, a large number of per- sons oeing unable to gain admission. The Rev. D. T. Jenkins presided, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. T. Davies (Bar- /joed), D. H. ILees (Port Talbot-), and others. The rendering of the chorus, "Great and Won- derful," produced an electrifying effect, upon the audience, and the conductor highly com- plimented the choirs upon the performance. During the proceedings, the choirs sang a hymn in memory of the late Mr. David Lewis manager, Bargoed.

Rhymney Doctors Fund. The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Rhymney Doctors' Fund was held at the Work- men s Institute, on Saturday evening, Mr. T. Richards presiding over a large attendance. L pon the question of the appointment of offi-- cers considerable discussion took place. The committee recommended that the power of se- lection should be in the hands of the conimit- tee.—Mr E. Pugh (the secretary) said that the appointments as they werd now made covered the hospital and not the doctors committee. The same officers now controlled the two funds. —Mr. George Jones pointed out that the proposed amalgamation of Pontlottyn in con- nection with the hospital put a different con- strnQtión upon the matter —Mr. Timothy Da- vies moved that the constitution remain as at present for this year.—Mr. Joseph Price moved an amendment, which was strenuously opposed by Mr. D. W. Davies.—Finally, the motion was carried. The Secretary then said that another matter cropped up at the committee meeting with re- gard to the chairman and vice-chairman.—-Mr. J. W. Price said the essence of the proposed agreement was the wards should have equal representation. He proposed that the public meeting should select their officers.—Mr. G. Jones said that the idea of the Pontlottyn men waa that the hospital committee should chose their own officers. He did not see, however, that what had worked so smoothly in the past should be upset now.—Mr. J. W. Price said things worked equally as srnoothiy under the oil regime as the present one.—Mr. J. Jones: Things did not work so smoothly in the old time when only four men represented 1,700 workmen.—The suggestion of the committee was ignored. The meeting then proceeded to the selection of officers. The first position was that of audi- tor, for which three names were submitted; Messrs. Ben Probert, W. Protheroe, Llechryd, and John Walters. The first named was elect- ed with 31 votes.—Mr. W. C. Williams (Lower Ward), last year's -vice-chairman, was unanim- ously elected chairman for the ensuing year. —Mr. J. W Price then moved that the selec- tion of vice-chairman should be made this year from the Middle Ward.-Tlw- Secretary referred to a. public meeting at which it was decided that the haita" should go round the wards irrespective of any ward- in which the secre- tary might reside.—Finally, it was decided to make a selection from the Middle Ward, and John Davies was appointed. The name of Mr. Wm. Protheroe. Llechryd, was submitted for the secretaryship, but he declined to stand, and Mr. Evan Pugh was re-elected" unanimously. Attention was then drawn to the need of a surgery in the Lower Ward. Mr. J. W. Price pointed out that although those in the Lower Ward were the originators of the present sys- tem, they had not got a consulting room there, while in the Upper Ward they had a doctor's house, etc., and a deal more money was spent upon the doctors in that district than the Lower. The consideration of the matter was deferred.

A Rhymney Row. Ann Thomas. 56, widow, Rhymney, was sum- moned at Tredegar, on Tuesday, for wilfully damaging a door to the amount of 10s., the property of James Cullinan, Rhymney, on April 22nd.—Mr. R. H. Spencer, Tredegar, was for the prosecutrix, who lives at H, Clar- endon-road, Rhymney, — She alleged that on April 22nd she went to lock up her fowls, when she was struck on the head by the defend- ant, who was quite a stranger to her. She went to complain to the police, and upon re- turning they had some words, and (7-fendant picked up a stone, and smashed the door with it.—The defendant denied the allegations.- Ethel Bevan and Annie Evans gave corrobora- tive evidence, and the parties were bound over to keep the peace for six months.

Eighteen Years Misery. RHYMNEY COUPLE SEPARATED. Isaac Price. 37, collier, Rhymney, was sum- moned at Tredegar, on Tuesday, for persistent cruelty to his wife.—Mr. R. H. Spencer, Tre- degar, appeared for the complainant, who said she had been married eighteen years, and had four children. During her married life her husband had treated her cruelly, and pushed her about here and there. He was addicted to drink, and she had to leave him several times. He promised to behave himself pro- perly, and on those promises she returned to him, but he did not carry out his promises. A fortnight ago when she left him he threw a knife at her, and struck her in the mouth. He had also told a neighbour that he would put a knife through his wife's heart. Her hus- band earned over £ 2 a week —Defendant said ho would give up the beer if his wife would go back to live with him.—The Clerk: Why did you not give it up before -ir. Spencer: He has promised that many times before.—JfShn Thomas, grocer, Hill-street, Rhymney, said that he brought about a reconciliation between the parties on one occasion, the defendant promising to be a better man, but he did not carry out his promise.—The magistrates made an order for the payment of 15s. a week, £ 3 3s. cost. and court fees.

A NEW ECZEMA REMEDY. PROFESSIONAL NURSE'S PRAISE. ) How She Cured Herself. Nurse Beatrice Good- win, 4H, Fielding Road, Bedford Park, W., says: —" I was for a consider- able time. greatly pained and incommoded in my business, espeoially when I had to missa-ge a patient, by an outbreak of weeping eczema on the inside of my right arm. I applied all the well-known reme- dies, soothinc ointments, I etc., and adopted the treatment professionally recognised as best for eczema.. Nevertheless the eczema spread, and simply out of a sense of duty not to neglect any possible means of curing myself, I tried Cadum. The result was a wonderfully quick and thorough cure, Cadum clearing the eczema &-way completely in a week. In fact, Cadum proved so vastly superior a remedy for eczema, I felt compelled to make my experience of it known to the public." Cadum is a. new medical discovery foi the cute of all skin troubles, including eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, scaly skin, itch, rash, blackheads, pimpled, sores, eruption-, etc. It stops the itching at once, and begins healing with the iirst application. Price 7id., lg; J-jjd

Proposed Rhymney Valley Water Board, > UNITY WANTED. BEDWELLTY AND GELLYGAER. At the meeting of the Gellygaer District Council on Monday, the minutes of the last con- ferenoe of the Rhymney Valley authorities on the subject of forming a Joint Water Board for the Rhymney Valley were submitted.—The Chairman (Mr. W. B. Lloyd) Teiharked that he had seen it reported that the Bedwellty Coun- cil had resolved not to join the Board, and Mynyddislwyn had come to the same decision. —Mr. Ed. Richards said it was hardly fair for the Chairman to prejudice the position by making statements of that kind before the mat- ter was discussed.—The Chairman: I am right in teying the Council what has happened.—Mr. W. Hammond: It is only natural that after agreeing to an engineer h¡ng engaged, that Bedwellty should pay their share towards that expense. Th9 Rev. T. J. Jones (Rector of Gclivgaer) remarked that the Bedw-zllty members said at the conference they had not the" power to do anything except to listen, but whether they (consented to the resolution passed or not, he did not know. He and Councillor Richards re- commended that a suggestion should bo made to the several 'Councils for them to decide whether they would incur that expense or not. —Mr. Ed. Richards moved that the delegates to the conferences be instructed to vota for the appointment of an engineer. That was the most favourable opportunity the Council would probably have for forming a Water Board. If they missed this opportunity, the difficulties in the near future would be much greater, and the cost greatly augmented. Every member of the Council was satisfied, he thought, that water resources of the valley should be in public hands. The Rhymney and Aber vJoni- pany was in the hands of business men, and existed for the purpose of getting the maximum of dividend out of the minimum of capital. Were he a shareholder, he would not expect them to do other than they had done—make as much as they could, and give as little as they could. Before promoting the Bill, it was said, they should compel tho Rhymney and Aber Co. to carry out its obligations under the Act. But it must be remembered there were condi- tions which made it optional to do that, and they would find the Company was not bound to carry out this clause provided they gave a satisfactory supply to the people. They had no right to call upon tbeja to expend- a lajfgje^ sum of money in the-construction of a reser- Air if they had given a. satisfactory supply. And they could not deny that they were giving a satisfactory supply at present- The arrange- ment with Mcrthyr enabled them to do that. The position in Geliygaer was under obligation to supply them with water; they were not bound to them any more than a supply; and Council were not the authority to gay the supply was hot ample. If the construction of Reservoir No. 1 were insisted upon, they would be charged 10 per cent. on the cost. Authorities on the right and on the left were forming themselves into water boards. Sources of supply were being appropriated, and when they went to seek for sources—unless they did so immediately—they would find none avail- able. Then instead of being owners themselves, they would be dependent on some other auth- ority. It is really nccessary for them to take action. Unless they moved, he beJieved the oounty would again promote a scheme in whioh they might not be better off than under that scheme, which cost them so much to op- pose.—Dr. Richards expressed concurrence with th-a proposal. The Rector moved an amendment, in order, he raid, to keep the Council on the lines of consistency. He had always approved of the principle of a Water Board, provided they gbt unity and co-operation in the Rhymney Valley, and he would gladly have supported what was suggested in the minutes, provided that unity was forthcoming. The eloquent spc-eeh Mr. Richard had was not quite, pertinent to the issue before minutes did not deal with the principle of a Water Board. The Question was: would they be better off and have larger and better sources of supply as a Board than now had, and if they had to go outside the present limits to get an adequate source, where were they going? Authorities were laying hold of source. in every direction, and the question was: if- No. 1 Reservoir was going to be inadequate, where- would they get a supply from? He moved his amendment in order that they might be /told by an expert engineer where1 there were sources of supply. When they were satisfied on this point, then lie, hoped the concerts of the valley would go into the matter altogether; but if there were not co-operation, their efforts would be para- lysed.Nlr. George Evans seconded the amend- ment.—Mr. E. Richards thought the effect of the amendment, if carried, would be not to appoint an engineer until every Council agreed with it. That would kill the matter. What could compel Bedwellty to co-operate? They would have to go to Parliament for a Bijl, and with Paxliamentary sailction. all the difficulties would be overcome.—:Mr- Ed. Lewis said he would like the delegates to secure co-operative consent before engaging an Rector said if Bedwellty went .out, there would be more water for Geliygaer. The Chairman expressed his strong objection to going to a conference with his hands tied by a resolution eg the Council. He was of opinion that the thing was premature.—Mr. Hammond said that tho remarks of the Chairman in re. ga-rd to not being bound at a. conference by the resolution of th Council were new to him, and he had a better 1. opinion of the Chairman than to think lie ivanted two, or three delegates to commit the whole Couneil.-The Chairman: I have not said so.—Mr. Rees Jenkins: You have said it.—The Chairman: I shall not go to the conference. I am not going to have my hands tied.—Mr. Hammond said that if they decided on the principle of a Water Board, he hoped they would go into it tooth and nai-I. Mr. Joseph Morgan eaid he was against the idea of going to a conference without the course being marked out by the vote of the Council—Mr. Ben Hughes suggested the pro- poser of the amendment should propose a direct negative to the Water Board. They knew Bedwellty were going out of it, and it would remain to Geliygaer and Caerphilly to look after the water, and. they had only till November to get the Bill through. The Rector finally moved that the report be adopted, and tha.t. provided the co-operation of the Rhymney Valley authorities be obtained, the Council approve of the appointment- of an engineer to report.—Five voted for this amend- ment, and eleven for Mr. E. motion, which was carried. The Rector having announced that he would be unable to attend the next conference owing to another engagement on the 5th of May, Mr. Ed. Richards moved that the Clerk be asked to write to have the conference adjourned for a week.—Mr. J. Edwards seconded, and this was agreed to. SERVANTS can easily be obtained by the use of a small Want Ad. in these columns. State your requirements, and you will be euro to get suited at once.

Rhymney Valley Dispute. NOTICES SUSPENDED, Ti: notices served on the Rhymney Iron Company by the enginemen and stokers ex- pired on Saturday night, and as a. consequence tha miners employed at the Rhymney Co.'s pits, numbering 1,800, were idle on Monday. The enginemen claim that three shifts si eight hours should be continued at the x\o. 1 Rhymney Merthyr Colliery, Pontlottyn, but the management declare that the tonnage raised does not justify tins course. A meeting of the enginemen was held on .Alond,iv to consider the situation. Mr. Waiter Lewis (Miners' Agent), Mr. Vvooeman (the Enginemen's Agent), and their executive member were present. After the meeting the management were seen, and eventually it was arranged to suspend the notices for a month, and that negotiations be canned on in the meantime. The men, numbering about 1,600, agreed to return to work the same night.

SENGHENYDD. ACCIDENT.—Alfred Jameo (54), collier, of 74, Caerphilly-road, Senghenydd, died on Monday fi-om a fractured. spine received by a tram run- nin over him on the 26th April. I.O.G.T.-The "Star of Senghenydd" Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars met. at St. Cenydd Welsh Church on Friday, when three new members were initiated, and among them 'Rev. T. Jones, pastor of the English Congregational Church, who, after ini- tiation, delivered an inspiring address. The following officers fot the now quarter were elec- ted :—Chief Templar, Sister Palmer; Vioe- Templar. Bro. Parry; Past Chief Templar, Bro. Rev. G. Rees; Financial Secretary, Bro. Ball; Assistant Financial Secretary,- Sister Waters; Secretary. Bro. Waters; Assistant. Sec- retary, Sister Haughton; Treasurer,' Bro. Eph. Jones; Chaplain, Bro. Grinstead; Marshall, Bro. L. Rees; Deputy Marshall, Bro. Pritchard; Guard, Bro. Bennett; Sentinel, Bro. Hillier; S.J.W., Bro. Barnet; E.S., Bro. Parry. The brotfrars were entertained by the sisters.

A WHOLLY NATURAL DRINK. This introduces you to a much nicer, cooler and more refreshing beverage than ordinary lemonades. It i JfreemaaVi Glass Lemon, which is specially manufactured by a new process. It is the too, concentrated lemon, always fresh, and entirely delicious. Freeman's Glass Lemon is a wholly natural and healthful drink, as it invigorates without re-action, and its sparkling brilliancy and natural flavour must endear it to the heart of every lemonade drinker. A child can make it, as no hot water, sugar, or lemon-squeezing is necessary. Sold in Is. and (jd. canisters and Id. packets by C. -Al.-& R. Gunson, High-street; T. Rich & Sons. J High.atrcet; Price Bros, Crown Storç; Ð. lr!V.U!£t- '1'"

—I | ^JSSSSSUIJ 1H11.1"1 M1J*11"1" 11111111111 rI> 11 L_UJJUJgg ¡ ¡ I i "A" ;í,1j, I> ,1<1; ;1<(1) Do etor e' "a; di ( I'R This Ebbw Vale Cr I Life was lpp e' Saved. by 1 who lives at 17., Fifth Row, New Town, Ebbw Vole, Mon- :willHh}?jIj 1!i "I was out walking one day when a noil in my right boot worked loose and pierced my foot, making a long, jagged scratch. »' ( I bathed the place as soon as 1 got home, but my foot swelled, and nasty, black blood ran from the*wound. The whole foot Was '< Homed and blistered. I applied poultices, and must have used JiW dozens of ordinary ointments and salves. But 1 got no relief. i laid upon the couch in the kitchen for seven weeks, -cem«t pietely prostrated with pain, and unable to put my foot to the f ''ll ground, I thought I should never walk again. The pain and J. -fe" 1 J I IN conversation wkh a "Merthyr Express" reporter, Mrs. Meyriefc, 1 who lives at 17., Fifth Row, New Town, Ebbw Vole, Mon- :willHh}?jIj 1!i "I was out walking one day when a noil in my right boot worked loose and pierced my foot, making a long, jagged scratch. »' ( I bathed the place as soon as 1 got home, but my foot swelled, and nasty, black blood ran from the*wound. The whole foot Was '< Homed and blistered. I applied poultices, and must have used JiW dozens of ordinary ointments and salves. But 1 got no relief. i laid upon the couch in the kitchen for seven weeks, -cem«t pietely prostrated with pain, and unable to put my foot to the f ''ll ground, I thought I should never walk again. The pain and J. -fe" 1 J swelling got so much worse that I had a doctor called in. He told jL J me that my fopfc was poisoned so badly, he feared might H almost drove me mad, while blood and matter ran in streams from the ^ll^y^JllljI? || s>jg hole in my foot, which was just like a piece of raw meat. i I "When 1 was lying groaning on the couch one day, a friend L §1 strongly urged me to try Zam-Buk. The first applications of the „ > P balm eased my pain so marvellously, that I persevered with its use. Mrs. S.A. • §1 The poison was gradually drawn from my foot, the ^welling went J II down, and the maddening irritation stopped. A new, healthy skin then j§ grew over the raw place, and my foot was soo* strong enough to | again bear my weight. Nov/ I walk every day to town and bade— I quite a mile—and do not feel the slightest pain or disco««lfort.^ ^H ""7^ every sufferer in the country, for everybody aiDV'C D1CU f Dl flTOUCC S Ins ancI pain- < 'jf.' 8 beet thing for a tender skin." It willll4ve you money and worry always il| IpT IS* r-t n scalp dittaset. poisoned wounds, festering tores, ring- H 'c. WAMN

Liberal Enthusiasm at Pontlottyn WORKERS ENTERTAINED. The Liberal workers, who laboured so suc- cessfully in securing t-he return of Aid. W. Williams, Pontlottyny /and Dr. Marciu as mem- bers of the Glamorgan County Council for the Pontlottyn Division, were entertained to din- ner at Nazareth Vestry, last Wednesday even- ing. The Rev. H. West, Brithdir, presided, and was supported by Aid. W. Williams, Coun- ty Couns. Albert Thomas (New Tredegar), Dr. Martin (Brithdir), Couns. Ben Hughes, W. Hammond (Tirphil), Revs. R. J. Jones (Aber- bargoed), J. R. Salmon, Messrs. David Bevan (vice-president), and John Rees (secretary Pontlottyn Liberal Association), John Williams (Newtown), W. Collins, W. R. Beddoe (secre- tary Young Liberals League), Dd. T. Williams, Samuel Davies (schoolmaster, Brithdir), James Davies, David Evans, Evan Morgan, W. Miles, John Jones, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Vaughan (Tredegar), E. Vaughan (Tredegar), D. J. Furnall, D. J. Havard, Joseph Thomas, etc. The lady workers were also present, including Nurse Rees, Mrs. Ben Hughes, Mrs. W. R. Beddoe, Miss Agnes Davies (schoolmistress), Misses Susie Richards and E. Jenkins (school- mistress). The room had been decorated for the occasion, the words, "Success to Dr. Martin," being conspicuous in the midst of the bunting. The repast having been thoroughly enjoyed, a miscellaneous programme was opened by Master Trevor Rees, who played an overture in good style. This was followed by Messrs. Edmund Lewis, who was deservedly applauded for his rendering of "The Mighty Se:t." The Chairman, in a felicitous speech, thank- ed Dr. Martin for inviting them to meet him that afternoon.-The Rev. J. R. Jones (Aber- bargoed) seconded, and Dr. Martin, whose rising was received with musical honours, com- plimented the workers upon their conspicuous victory. He looked upon it not as a victory for himself, but a victory for the Progressive cause. He felt glad at the opportunity of meet- ing such a band of enthusiastic workers (cheers). Mrs. K. Vaughan (Tredegar), in proposing a vote of thanks to the workers in the Liberal cause congratulated them one and all for the victory won for her brother. It served as a proof that unity was a strong feature in the election. Dr. Martin said he felt that the excellent result was due to united action (cheers). He was surprised at seeing so much enthusiasm for Liberalism at Pontlottyn, and especially at Newtown. Sobae time ago he applied for an appointment as doctor at Pontlottyn, but he had heard no more about it (laughter). He was very glad, however, to find that he was accepted by them as their County Councillor (hear, hear). Never during his lifetime had he seen such a band of workers (cheers). Mr. D. J. Havard responded, and said he could endorse all the good words said of Dr. Martin and of Mrs. Vaughan (cheers).—Mr. W. It. Beddoe regretted that he was not in the fray on the election day. It was his re- spect for the cause, and for the candidate, that made him rejoice at the result of the contest (hear, hear).—Mr. Joseph Thoma4 recited some stanzas composed by him for the occasion. These were much appreciated. County Alderman W. Williams proposed the success of the Progressive cause. He said he did not claim to be a great speaker, yet he was proud of being a worker. The cause of progress was the worker's cause—(cheers)—and he only claimed to do all he could itf the interests of the people generally (cheers).—Mr. W. Collins said he felt elated on the night of the election. As Irish electors they had work. ed for Dr. Martin. At this stage Mr. Robert Davies recited "The Midnight Cry," which elicited roars of laughter. As an encore, he recited "The Village Choir." Messrs. Edmund Lewis and William James rendered a duet, entitled, "Excelsior," for which they were applauded. At this point the Chairman read letters, apologising for absence from Dr. J. Jones, Coverdale, and Mr. A. N. Williams, secretary to the Liberal Club. Councillor Albert Thomas next spoke, and roused the meeting to enthusiasm. He said they need not be ashamed of the party of progress. It was, and had been, a struggle for the workers and their children (oheers). Men of Dr. Martin's stamp were well worth supporting—he was a man with convictions, and wanted to elevate tho working classes (cheers). Councillor Hammond said he hoped the Pro- gressive Party would close their ranks for the coming contests. Unity led to victory. At Tirphil they asked him why he did not work for the local candidate. His reply was, "He worked for the cause—(cheers)—and not for persons." Councillor Ben Hughes remarked that the Liberal cause at Pontlottyn was very healthy. Liberal cause at Pontlottyn was very healthy. Their schools were being looked after now. The parish, with its 30,000 population, should have its own education authority—(cheers)— and they must work for that end, and move on with the times (cheers). Mr. David Evans followed, with a song. Miss S. Richards also sang "The Enchantress," and was encored. Miss E. Jenkins having spoken a few appropriate words, the meeting closed. Mr. John Rees leading in "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." The accompanist was Mr. John Henry Beddoe.

THE NEW LINE TO CANADA. The Royal Line (Canadian Northern Steam- ships Ltd.) steam, Royal Edward, left Glasgow on Thursday, and arrived at Avonmoutb on Friday. The vessel received a great welcome at Bristol, whose citizens are displaying the very greatest interest in everything associated with the new line. The occasion was cele- brated by the Bristol Docks Committee by the opening, by the Lord Mayor, of their new pas- senger station at Avonmouth. The facilities provided by this station places the port in an unrivalled position in respect to the easy trans- fer of passengers and their baggage from train to steamer and vice versa. The Royal Ed- ward took a large party of guests round to Bristol, and the trip proved moet enjoyable. Already a large nuinDer of bookings have been made for accommodation by this vessel on her maiden trip, which commences on Thursday, May 12th, from Bristol. There is much specu- lation as to her speed. In shipping circles it is I generally predicted that she will make an easy record passage, and win the blue-ribbon of the Atlantic on the Canadian route. There is, of course, no question that these two Atlantic Royals are the most luxuriously fitted steamers running 'to Canada.

Deafness Cured. A ^t-r.i.T man who has cured lamself aftcf i- 1 4 for 14 yea.rs from Deafness and Noises in the J aJ, will be pleased to forward full particulars of hiB Remedy, post free. Write, H. Clifton, 82,

ii PONTLOTTYN SQUARE. f! TERMS OF CONVEYANCE TO THE COUNCIL. At the meeting of the Geliygaer.. -District Council on Monday, a long discission took place with regard to the draft conveyance of Pontlottyn-squar-e. The Clerk aread a letter from Mr. Gustard, of Newport, the agent of the Maesyrhuddjid Esfeate, in which the latter took exception to the Clerk's expression—as re- ported in the Press—at the time the draft con- veyance was before the Council for considera- tion some weeks ^.gq. Mr. Gustard's letter complained thai, in regard to a certain clause in the agreement, the Clerk thought fit to use rude language towards his (the writer's) client, and stated that the owners of property had no desire to curtail the use of the Squaie fOr any particular purpose that the inhabitants migiht desire its use, but th&t a large number of the inhabitants were known to object to hav. ing the Square used for any cheap show; and that his clients had a perfect right to protect the inhabitants from such things if the Council did not see fit to do so. The Clerk's words will doubtless be recalled when this draft conveyance was before the Council last time, and was referred to Public Works Coounittee at the Clerk's sug- gestion; Mr. James characterised the clause making restrictions in regard to the uee of the Square as one of the meanest he had ever seen. After reading the letter of Mr. Gustard, the Clerk said that he had -replied to it, stating that his expression was his own personal opin- ion at the time, and was so still. He then pointed out to the Council the reasons for this view. Here wm an agreement in regard to a square which was the property of very wealthy I owners, who purposed to make a present of it to the inhabitants of Pontlottyn, and a clause was put in to that if the Railway I Company should take any portion of the Square for widening theix: line. after the Council might spent money on improving it—the owners should be entitled to the purchase money.—Mr, Ben ftughes said that Mr. Gus- tard had been in Pontlottyn, and had had a conversation with him. He said he felt grieved a.t the remarks made by the Clerk, and that it was wrong of the latter to make such remarks concerning his clients, apd that he. (Mr. Oils- tard) felt that they were acting in the interests of the jinhabitants in this matter, and were willing to do whatever they could.—The Chair- man said it seemed to him that he was trying to do all he could for his clients. The Council had had several controversies with them in re- gard to bits of land in Pontlottyn. Sir. W. Hammond; Is it bv the wish of the people of Pontlottyn that this is being done? Have ther,& been any public meetings a.bout it? —Dr. J. Richards:, I think we should support our Clerk, for has been supporting us, and has written in the interests of the Council.— Mr. Ed. Richards said he remembered the meeting when the draft was first submitted, and the Clerk did characterise it as & mean clause, but he (Mr. Richards) felt then, as he djd now, that if the Clerk had not said so, some' member would said so. pro- posed tha,t Council endorse the, Clerk's action.—Dr. Richards seconded. Mr. B. Hughes: They are willing to do any- thing the Council want. I asked Mr. Gustard, whether be would allow ohows, and he said anything people of Pontlottyn required he was willing to Chairman: The letter does not state ihat-riie Clerk: It is probably true that Mr. Gustard has promised to Mr." Hughes these things, but I must go by his letters and draft conveyance, and there are three matters in tfle draft which struck out but which he adheres to; and words which I struck out he has re-inserted. I struck out the prohibition as to shows and entertainments, and also the clause which gives the owners the right to judge what is a nuisance or annoyance. Mr. Gustard. makes a. marginal note that this is a question for the-inhabitants to decide. He also states that the. clause relating to the com. pulsory purchase of. a portion of the Square by tho Railway Company, l*y which all the. pur- chase money shall go to the owners, must stand, and also the clause giving the owners the right to be indemnified, and to enter upon the Square in The Rector of Geliygaer said it was only a few months since the matter fi.rst1 can\e and there was a strong. feeling expressed about dropping the whole thingr- At the Public Works Committee meeting, the subject was fully gone into said it was thought best to leave it an open question, and not to bind the Council to anything.. Someone had suggested erecting a. bandstand, but the clause in the agreement would prevent that. The owners said they were prepared to iraeet wishes of tho people of Pontlottyn, they had heard—so was the Council; and thought the draft as amended by Committee and approved by the Council met the case. He emphasised what had been said already by members that what the CSerk said waa perfectly justified, that it was a. mean clause whereby the owners sought to recover any money which might be realised by sale or otherwise to Railway Company of a portion; He Rector), "had said on a previous occa.sion-and more than once-in reference to this estate, that such treatment as they had received WaA-to use no stronger expreesiort-^very undesirable in the interests of landlordism. The owners were rich, and had a monopoly of this ground, and' lie would have thought they would only have been too glad to have done Something for the inhabitant*. of Pontlottyn in a generous way. The beet thing to do was to ignore Mr. Gus- tard's offensive remark, and consider the draft. —Mr. E. Richard,&Are there any further clauses the Clerk need to advise us Clerk: It is simply a. question of terms, not of law. Mr. Edward Lewis moved that the agiee. ment as amended by the Clerk be adhered to. -Mr. J. Mqrgaai seconded, and thia was agreed to.

GELLYGAER. P BUILDING DEVBI.OI?MBNTS .—The following plans were passed at the Gellygaer Council, o. Tuesday :—Addition; to shop at Bargoed, for Mr. H. F. Hiles; stable at Gilfach, for Mr. David Davies; residence at Pengam, for Mr. J. W. Price; 27 houses at Penallta, for Messrs. Morgan and Davies houses at Hengoed, for the Beech- field Building Club; 23 houses at Gilfach, for the Gwerthonor Building Club. PENSIONS SUB-COMMITTEE.—At a meeting of the Geliygaer Old Age Pensions Sub-Committee, held at Hengped, on Monday altemoon, Mr. Walter Lewis presiding, eights claims were considered. Three were granted a pension of 5s. a week, the others being adjourned for further enquiry. One of these- was the case of Jacob James, who lost a pension on a former application, when it was shown that his income j was Is. a year in excess of the regulation amount. This applicant now submitted amended figures, and so his application v«iS r?|grr«<J to the

„ ): THE BROTHERS JONES., ANOTHER REMAND OF THE EX.GELLYGAER OFFICIALS. J The brothers John and Albert Jones, ex-offl* cials, of the old Geliygaer CounciL were fo** mally brought before Mr. C. H. James, J at the offices of the Clerk to the Caerphilly Magistrates in Cardiff, on Wednesday, in con: nection with charges affecting the accounts oJi the Gellygaer Council. Defendants, who seemed in fairly good splzY its. were taken from the prison at Cardiff by Inspector Canton, but as they walked throug" the streets with the inspector a few yaru- behind passers-by were-ignorant of the faOÔ that they were handcuffed. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. R. Y. Evan3? p ic. intimated that an application had been mad* for .another remand until the 13th inst., a»d this was granted, defendants being detained 1Ø custody. JONES'S DEFENCE FUND. 1 Mr. W. B. Lloyd presided, on Monday nighfo at a meeting held at the Restaurant, Hengoevt to consider what steps should be taken in re I fard to the two brothers, John and ones, in respect to providing for their defend at the Assizes. The\Rector of Geliygaer, Dr*; J. Richards, Mr. H.\ Pittway, and Mr. J Davies were amongst those present. It waf resolved to collect funds for that purpose. A circular has also been issued, sinoe the meeting' stating that "Having regard both to the serious charges against brothers John Albert Jones, and also to their lack of funds provide for their defenee, at a meeting 0' friends and relatives, on May 2nd, it was r0'. solved to form themselves into a committee try^ and provide means whereby John "and be* Jones may not be without such legal ao* vice and advocacy as their unfortunate positi demands The committee, in Submitting t resolution to other friends and relatives of the defendants, are not acting upon any, opinion of their own as to the merits of the case, or seek" ing to commit others to any opinion. The c&»e will be tried upon its merits at the Assizes. Tf10 committee's purpose is simply that of trying. provide the best legal help which the requires for two men who were bred and boro in our midst, but are now in greatest troub Signed, on behalf of the committete, W. Lloyd, chairman; George Seaborne, secretary*. John Davies, treasurer. fSjj Il

1 Gellygaer District Council. —— SANITARY INSPECTOR'S SALARY. The monthly meeting of the Gellygaer Oiló¡ tnct Council was held at the offices, enco on Monday. There were present: Mr. W IH Lloydi (in the chair), Mr. B. Hughes (vicf} chairman), Rev. T. J. Jones, Messrs. J. Ric^j atds, G. Evans, Jonah Evans, W. Hammon T. J. Williams, Gus Jones, Rees Davies. Re Jenkins, J. Edwards, Ed. Lewis, Ed. Richar Joseph Morgan, Ben Jones, Dd. Hopkins, the Clerk (Mr. F. James), Medical of Health (Dr. W W. Jones), and the S J veyor (Mr. J. P. Jones). A A letter was read from Mr. R. J. Davi<?%' Sanitary Inspector, applying for an increase °.1 salary, the grounds .for this being the fact thA, he has qualified for the duties of meat inspe*! tor, and pointing out that by the arrangeme0"]. made in regard to travelling expenses by tbfj | Council in 1908 his salary had been reduce^ —Dr. J. Richards proposed that the salaill should be raised from £ 130 to £ 150.—This v>af seconded by Mr. Ed. Richards, and support^: by Mr. B. Hughes. — Mr. Joseph Morgafll proposed that the salary be raised by t amount of the train fares, and Mr. W. a mond seconded. The latter said he was agaifl8*! too large an increase because as parish creased assistants would presently be required] and so the salaries would mount up, and would have other applications presently, though Dr Richards had pointed out that h*1" the ealary came from the Countv it all canlo out of the ratepayers. 2140 would, in hll opinion, be enough.—The Rector said that b8 was the originator of inclusive salaries on t.ha body, but m taking off train fare allowanceo he did not intend to inflict any loss and tfcJJV amendment «f Mr. Hammond only made the loss sustained. The wcu; had evidently i1} ? creased, and he knew that it was more effict^ ently done than it used to be. As a meat Jtrr spector, Mr. Davies, had now become rnor-0, useful, and he would, therefore, willingly suK port Dr, Richards's proposal.—Mr. Llovd saJ<J; he supported inclusive p salaries, but did n¡' want to reduce the wages. It was suvprisi"^ that men like Mr. Hammond, who advocate* higher wages, should oppose resolutions lft*i HS-. work had increased, and was mor0\ efficiently done than hefore. Neither did think Mr. Hammond could prove tiie;stateuiell that population was at present at a stan^ still—it was increasing.—It was finally by ten votes to seven that the salary should y° £ 150 per annum from the let May, 'Mr. to buy his own season ticket. Mr. T J. Williams drew attention to th»! fact that not only had the Great Western Rail- way Company declined to grant err-eater travel"1: ling facilities in regard to Bedlinog, but during the present month taken off one of trains, which was a very great indeed.—It was decided that the Clerk communicate with the Railway Company 00f the subject. A letter was read from the Local Goverflj ment Board stating that they proposed to their inquiry into the Rhymoey Vallev Scwef- age scheme on the 23rd tvIaT.. The Medical Officer of Health reported t the birth-rate for tHe month- wag 39.3 per 1,Oöå per annum, and the death-rate 19.6 pr.1, per annum, which latter was rather than it had lately been, and was due large*# to the preTalenceof measles aniong chilØ; There had been improvement in regard to tb° number of cases of infectious disease notified*' Thera-had been 11 cases of scarlet fever. 2 cgseo of erysipelas, and one case of enteric fever. It was decided to offer the County Coun^f the sum of £ 50 for the piece of land for the widening of Trosnant-road, Pengam- The following tenders were accepted: making a branch sewer at Fochriw, Mr, Janles Lewis, Plas Farm, Tirphil, 942 15s. 2d.: 0 making a surface water drain at Pantywau^ Mr. p. W„ Watkins, Pontlottyn, £ 30 10s.; kerbing and channelling Waterloo-terrace Pontlottyn, Mr. Wm. Francis, Fair Pontlottyn, £ 44 128..

MARRIED LADIES. My recent offer of a free sample of Norse Poweltfj Popular Pellets met with such striking success, an» enabled so many ladies to prove that they do actnaHj cure all irregularities, that I have decided to the offer. Ladies should write for Free Box, ing penny stamp for postage. Delay is often «3j\ gerons, so write now.—Nurse T. M. Poirell4 lipgliani London '¡