The Merthyr Express

Mountain Ash Weddings. At St. Margaret's Church, on Whit-Mon- day, three weddings were solemnised, and on the same day one was also solemnised at Dar- -road Wesleyan Chapel. AUSTIN-EVANS. Mr. George William Austin, son of Mr. Charles Austin, Royal Oak Hotel, Llanwonno- load, was united in the holy, bond of matri- mony to Miss Annie Evans, Gordon Cottage, Penrhiwceiber-road, at St. Margaret's Church. The church was fairly filled with friends and well-wishers. At half-past nine the ceremony commenced, the bride being given away by her uncle, Mr. Evan H. Evans. She was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses Owen and Cein- wtiii Evans (sisters to bride), and Misses Katey and Beaty Austin (sisters to bridegroom).. The best man was Mr Charles Richard Austin (brother to bridegroom). The-bride was taste- attired in a dress of white silk, trimmed v. lth a delicate shade of mauve. A picture hat to match was much admired as a finishing grace to abeautiful costume. A shgwer bouquet of white flowers gave additional beauty to a pretty scene. The bridesmaids wore dresstes of pale blue trimmed with white, and all carried bouquets of flowers. Picture hats matching with dresses were worn by all. A reception was held at the home of the bride's father, when forty-five guests were present, a,mong the number being: Mr. and Mrs. Vine, Car- diff; Mr. and Mrs Evans, parents of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Austin, parents of bridegrodln; Mrs. Tom Richards and Miss Richards, Foun- dry-terrace Mr. Dd. Richards, Foundry-ter- race; Mr, and Mrs. Henry Morris, Aber- aman; Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans, brotber-in- law and sister of bride; Mr. and Mrs. Jen- kins, cousins of bride; Mr. William and Mr. Richard Gardener, Tredegar, uncle of bride- groom; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mountain Asb Mr. Evan Morgan, Aberaman; Miss Moms, Aberaman; Mr. Ted James, Mountain Ash; Mr. Tom Williams, Commercial-street; Miss Anthony, Aberowmboi; Miss Jones, Mountain Ash; Miss Lewis, Mountain Ash. A large number of useful and beautiful pres- ents were received by the happy couple. Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., officiated. STEPHENS—WELSH. The second marriage at St. Margaret's Church was that of Mr. Frank Charles Ste- phens, 29, Albert-street, Miskin, lay reader at the new church, St. John's, Aliskiii. aii4 Miss Alice Louisa Welsh (better known as Nurse Welsh), of 49, Consort-street, Mountain Ash. The bride was given away by Mr. Leonard Neafchev, «nd was attended as bridesmaid by Mrs. Mary Jane Ciouter. The bridegroom s best man was Mr. Fred Cloftter, and the cere- mony was gone through with great solemnity by the Rev. D. E. Roberts, St, John's, Mis- km. Navy blue costumes were worn by both the bride and her maid, and picture hats gave a very genteel effect to the soane. Pretty sprays of white flowers were very effectively displayed in the circle eurrouoding the happy pair. A breakfast was prepared for the com- pany at the bride's residence, and w^s attend- ed DV a circle of intimate friends of both bride And bridegroom. Among those present were: Rev. D. E. Roberts, M.A., officiating clergy- man Sergt. Bolton, Miskia; Miss Bethel, Oonaort-etreet; Mrs. Williams; Miskin-terraee; Miss SoIfty Glyn, Gwyn-etreet; Mrs. Jones, Post-office; Mrs. Benny Howells, Baflay-atreet; Mrs. Trott, ArnoldWeet;. GRIFFITHS-* MEARS. The third couple united at St. Margaret's was Mr. Job Griffiths, 22, Stifand-street, New- town, and Mios Harriet Mears, 27, Lower Fforast Level, the service being conducted by the Rev. D. E. Roberts. The bride, who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. lL Mears. Newtown, is very weO-knowi) and respected. Mr. Thomas William Jeffries gave her away, and Miss Lyddiat attended her as maid. TTTLEY—STONE. At the Wesleyan Chapel, Darran-road, on Monday, the wedding was solemnised of Mr. Jack Titley, Gertrude-street, Abarcynon, and Miss Gertrude Stone. Upper Gertrude-street, Aberoyaon. The bride was attired in a subtle shaded dress of belio hue, and was attended as bridesmaids by Miss Edith Sto., and Miss Davies, both of whom wore dresses of white. A page boy, also dressed in white, added in- fce rest to the marriage ceremony, in which the pastor of the churcL Rev. Hugh Allan Ro- berts officiated. The honeymoon is being spent at Weston. ■

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT TOTSSDAT.—Before Dr. E. P. Evans (chair- man) and Mr. John Charies. REJCANDKD. George Williams, Richard Oven, George Dunford, Joseph Edwards^ and James Williams, were charged with stealing a side of baeon, value £ 2 Me., the property of James Edward Jones, groeer, Pryce-etreet, Mountain Ash. — P.S. CSynch gave- evidence to the effect that Geo. Williams and Richard Owes were brought to the court on another charge, and when he went to search their houses he found the bacon, produced in court. —There were other charges against defendants, and a remand was asked for, and granted. STEALING MOMM.-Wi.lli&M Chapman was charged with stealing monies, the property of Charles Hiscox, Phillip-street, Mountain Ash. Prosecutor stated that he and Chapman were working together in the colliery JBe had to go to camp last July. He left defendant in charge of his stall, and his dOcket, .An ar- rangement was entered into between prosecu- tor and defendant that the tatter ehould get the money from the office and give-the baJance ( £ 2 Sa.) which was due to Hiseqek; to Mi*. Hiscock. He had not seen him siaoe,—P-C. John arrested defendant at -Tradegar.-IDefend- ant pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for 14 days. POTATO pon A WATCH.—John ^Griffiths, 4, Aberpennar-street, was charged with stealing a gold watch, the property of -PoIiy Whistanoe Smith, now living at 9, Rjchteond-terrace, Aberdare.—Prosecutor said that she stayed at defendant's house for ten days.. She left last Sunday, and went to, Aberdare- On opening her box, in which she had placed her purse, she discovered that a gold watoh had been removed, and a potato 'placed, there in its stead. The watch was valued at £ 1 39s. Other articles were missed, and had been returned by post that morning, including- « pair of eye- glasses and a silver spoon. Tho^ goods were also iff- the box, but she had hot pissed them. —P.O. David Jones said that he reoovered the watcn in defendant's bedroom. At 10.30 on Monday night, he arrested defendant at his house. In reply to the charge, he said, "I do no* know what tempted me to do it I have never done such a. thing before."—In court de- fendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s. STRAWNG BEER. — John McCaffrey WAS charged with stealing" a. Ucon of beer from the Duffryn Hotel, the property of Henry Andrews. Ajadrews said that about S p.m. an the 16th inst., he saw defendant in the vaults. He asked for a pint of beer, and was refused. Witness saw him leaving the taults about five minutes' later with vomething under his coat. —Ernest Daviev barman at the Duffryn Vaults, stated that he saw the defendant in the kr on Monday evening, He for beer, hut was not served, 4s he appeared to have had enough alreadv. In consequence of what Mr. Andrews told witness, the bottles were counted, and one was missing. The bottle produced was a similar one to those «dd^—P.C. IJsnebury gave evidence of arrest, -In oourt, defendant pleaded guilty, and was tllQt to prison for 14 days.

Alleged Stabbing Affray at Miskin The people of Miskin were horrified late on Wednesday nicht to learn that a serious fob- bing affray had occurred in Glyn Gwyn-street, It appears that several people were drinking in the house, and a quarrel arose concerning a wornazi named McCar- thy. Two men, Higgin and Alfred White, went out to the back to fight, end in the course cA a soufFle, Higgin exclaimed, "I am stabbed." White ran away, but was arrested immediately afterwards, while Higgin was conveyed to the hospital, where his injuries were attended! to. H». ja A upKgfaw }

DRAUGHT NOTES BY T. BENNETX SOLUTIOHS. Problem No. 74.—By F. Nun:1, Cardiff. Black men on 3, 7, 11, 21 kings on 13, 17. White men on 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30. White to play and win. 18—15 15—10 26—23 23—27 11—18 1 8—23 31—27 28—32 14- 9 11—15 23-18 19-23 7—14 23—27 27—32 32-28 12-.8 15-19 18-15 27—32 3—12 27—32 32—27 28-24 A24—19 10— 6 15—11 32—28 18—22 32—28 27—32 24—19 6—2 6— 2 11— 7 23-16 13- 6 28—32 32—28 12-19 J 2-25 2— 7 7— 3 22-18 17—14 32—27 28—32 31—25 25—22 7—11 3— 7 28—32 14-10 27-32 32—27 19-24 22—18 11—15 7—11 18—15 10- 6 32-28 27—32 25-30 18-15 15—18 11—15 15-19 6— 9 28-32 32—28 24-28 15-11. 18—22 15—18 19—23 i 9-14 32-27 28—32 I 19—15 30—26 18—23 14-18 27-31 32-28 White wins. A, If 24-20, then 18-22, 6-2, 13-6, 2-25, 17-14, 25,22- 14-10, 22-18, 12-16, 20-H, 10-15 draws. PROBLEM NO. 75.—By C. T. Jones, Mertiiyr. Black men on 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, io, 19, 20 king ov, f-u. i White men on 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 28. ""1> < king on 11. Black to play and win. 2— 7 18—11 5—14 28—19 H_ 2 9—25 17—10 23—14 26—23 2- 9 19-24 White wins. PROBLEMS. No. 76.—By A. Champkins, Hucknell. Black men on 1, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 kings on 11, 26. White men on 5, 12, 29, 32; kings on 4, 17, 28.1 Black to play and win. As good a stroke! problem as we have seen for some time. I No. 77.—By Mr. Dufficy, Wigan.—Black j kings on 13, 19. White men on 14, 18, 22. Black to play and win. A neat and instructive ending. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. ] J. Hanson.—Your move for this week is 11-16, to which I reply 25-22. Send next play along. J. Cartry.—Certainly, I shall be pleased to publish the correspondence game with Mr. Hanson when it is concluded. Will examitw your problem.

ABERCYNON. The MBETHYR EDITION of the "Merthyr Ex- press" is on sale at. Mrs. Richards, Newsagent, Station-street, every Friday morning. R.A.O.B.—At the Cynon Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, hold at the j Ynysrnourig Hotel on Wednesday evening, five j brethren were Taised to the second degree, and {I two to the third d-egree of the Order. Tho raid- ing to the second degree was performed by W- H. Harrison, K.O.M., P.G.P., Aber- oynon, and Provincial Grand Lodge ofBcora. Tho brothers raised Bros. Adyas, Morgan, Woodley, Simkins, and Hamlott- The third degree raising took place in a minor lodge. The ceremony was again, conducted by Bro. W Harrison, K.O.M., P. W.P., assisted by the officers and Knights of the Chapter of too Pro- vince; and Bros. Charles Thomas and George Ferguson were raised to the third degree of tihe Order. Addresses were given by Bros. Price OweD. K.O.M., Merthyr; T. W. Jones, K.O.M., Abarcynon; Frank Evans, K.O.M., Merthyr; and Sir D. Hughes, Aberdare. The following added to the ha.rmany :-Bro. Dr. McCormack, Aberdare; Bro. Rowlands, Trehartris; Bro. P. Bedford, K.O.M.; Bro. I. N. Zetteretrom, I K.O.M., P.G.See., Merthyr; Bro. C. Thomas, C.P., Merthyr; Bro. Beswick, C.P., Aberdare. Bro. Thomas, C.P., Treharris, presided at the piano. Mast of the lodges is tho district were represented. SINGING FESTIVAL—A very successful dril- dmn's festival in connection with the Welsh Methodist Churches of Abercynon, Ynysyboeth, Ynysybwl, and Llanwonno was held at the Tabernacle Church on Tuesday. Theme was a very large number pnoaant, and the children did their work excellently. The conductor was Mr. Evan Elias, Ynysybwi. Mr. John JenSins, Aberoynon, catechised the children. The presi- dents of the meetings were: Afternoon, Mr. Edward Jones, Abercynon; evening, Mr. D. J. Edwards, YnysybwL The following tunag were sung: — "Madaeuant," "Imu, Gwrando Fi," "Mae Oyfaill i Blant Bychaan," "Gwerithiwn droe yr Iesa," "Pwysa ar Ei Fraich," "Ym- deithgan Dirweetol," "Gweddi y Plentyn," "Y Oyfaill FfyddJawn," "Djrwedwch fwy ant vr I<MU," Coron gan yr Iesu," "Mao'n fy ngharu, "Ieeu Grist yn dorbyn plant," "Agor i dy Geidwad mawr," and the anthem "Budd- ugotiaeth." Recitations were givien, by Miss E. Evans, Abercynoo, and Miss Jonoa, Ynysybwl; whilst ftodos not contributed bY Miss Williams, Ynysybwl, end Miøa 0. M. Jenkins, Abercynon. The accompanists were Miss E. G. Edwajrds, Ynysybwi, and Mr. T. Humphreys, Abercynon. Between the aeo-vicee, tea WM prepared at the "BxJPrs"' TBEAT.—The second MBI^ ohil-. dren's treat was held at tho Hall on Whit-Mo&» day, in connection with tne Cynon Lp<Jg» of tl» R-A.O.B., and the children did amSb justiok' to the nioe things provided. An excellent pro- gramme had been arranged, and Bro. John Sutherland occupied the chair. The following contributed to the harmony of the evening :— Action song, the Navigation Boys; step danoa, Master J. Griffiths; action song, "The Tall Top Hat," the Navigation Boys; recitation, Master W. Lloyd; action song and drill, the Navigation Boys; selections by the Mandoline Band (Signor GaJlani, Messrs. W. Jones, R. Grainger, W. Dwyer, Con Silm, and Madam Griffiths at the piano) comic duett, Messrs. J. Griffiths and Con Silas; Mr. J. Meadows rendered several comic eongs; Miss Lily Jones contributed ex- cellent solos; while Mr. D. T. Theophihis played several violin solos. Mr. Con Silas rendered "I shy for the silver moon" (illustrated), and received an encore. Master Harold Lewis gave a clog dance. Mr, James Lewis (Irish comed- ian) rendered some songs,, accompanied with his American banjo. Some excellent pictures of "Snowdonia," specially sent by the London and North Western Railway Company, together with other pictures, were shown on the bio- scope by Mr. Jack Griffiths. Aftep the enter. tainment, the children were given chocolates and oranges. A social was also held for the adults and friends. The most interesting inci- dent of the evening was that of presenting Miss E. Gould with1 a brooch. Bro. Con Silas, to- gwther with the officers and knights in full regalia, entered the hall. Bro. Silas mferred, to the manner in which Miss Gould had asaiated the Cynon brethren in their minstrel troupe as accompanist, and that evening they were giving honour where honour was due. Bro. D T. Theophilus then presented Miss Gould, A.L.C.M., with a gold brooch (suitably inscrib- ed), as a token of respect and acknowledgment of her valuable services. Bro. Lloyd thanked the Cynon brethren, on behalf of Miss Gould. Dancing was then indulged in until 2a. At intervals, pictures were shown on the bioscope. Bppe. Fred Kathrens, H. Lanwern, and John J. Griffiths, K.O.M., P.G.C., acted as M.C.'s. The pianists were Mira. Griffiths, Miss Gould, and Messrs. Grainger and Ward. Mention should be made of the pictures of Snowdonia, which were much appreciated by everyone.. Mr. Jack Griffiths attended to the bioscope. Every one who took any part deserve every, praise and congratulation upon their efforts

ABERDARE. MUSICAL. At Trinity Chapel on Sunday evening, Miss Edwards, the Australian soprano, sang "With Verdure Clad" (from Haydn's "Cre- ation") in finished style. Mr J. Arkite Phillips accompanied on the organ. SUCCESS.—Mr. S. James and Mr. Ben Lewis (local sanitary inspectors) have successfully passed an examination of the Royal Sanitary Institute in London, and have received the con- gratulations of the Dista-ict Council. BALL.—On Monday evening, at the Memo- rial Hall, a ball was held under the auspices of the Aberdare and Aberaman Thursday Se- lect Dancing Class. There was a good atten- dance, and the affair proved a success. The M.C. was Mr. 0. Davies. Music was provided by Mr. W J. Walters's Quadrille Band. ST. JOHN'S BiBLE CLASS.—A meeting of the above was held on Sunday afternoon at the Town National Schools. The chair was oc- cupied by Rev IL J. Riddlesdell, St. Mi- chael's College. Mr. T J. Thomas, Cwmdare, read a paper on "Is the State Church consis- tent with Holy Scripture?" PERSONAL.—Master Taliesin Morgan, son of Mr. Howell T Morgan, Tunnel Head House, the National Eisteddfod prize-winner on the harp, has received an invitation from Lord Aberdare and the Earl of Plymouth to play t the annual gathering of the Welsh Industri-s j Association. This is an honour for such a young player. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESSES.—Among the most re- ¡ cent successes gained by pupils of the Aber- dare Intermediate School are the following:— Irene F. Pratt has been awarded the Caroline Williams' scholarship of the value of JB25 per annum for three years, tenable at the Univer- sity College, Cardiff; Trefor J. Reynolds has won an entrance exhibition of the value of £10 per annum, and Gwladys John a similar exhi- bition of the value of j65 per annum, tenable at the same institution. Muriel E. Stephens has secured an appointment as female learner in the Post Offiee, coming out first out of 10 candidates. CARMEL (B.).—The Sunday School Anniver- sary services, in connection with the above chapel, were held on Sunday. The presidents for the respective meetings were Messrs. J. Roach and R. Shaw. In the evening, the church choir, under the conet-actorshipp of Prof. T Jones, L.R.A.M.. «RA-<FO a performance of the sacred cantata, ..Tb Kin; of Glory." Miss .Vgnes Davies was tho accompanist throughout. On Monday, the annual tea in connection with the church was held. An entertainment was held in the evening, over which the pastor, Rev. A. B. Kinsey, presided. The Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. J. Minnett, gave a' performance of the cantata, "Parliament at School." The principal characters were: "Speaker," Sydney Bowen; 'Prime Minis- tor." Alfred King; "Leader of the Opposi- tion," R. Abraham; "Leader of the Nation- alist Party," May Francis; uM.P.'e," B. Smith, Sadie Walters, Jasper Coaidrey, Irene Jones, Katie Jones, Gertie Davits, J, Hopkins, E Baugh, A. Price Violet Enoch Edith Jones, j and Bessie Jenkins; "clerks," G. Williams and D. Minnett; "Sorgeant-at-Arms," Enxrys Da- vies. SERVANTS can easily be obtained by the use of a small Want Ad. in these columns. State your requirements, and you will be surt-e to get suited at once.

PENRHIWCEIBER. SUDDEN DrATH.-On Monday morning, Mrs. Hughes, the widow of the late David Hughes Dilwyn-street, died suddenly after a stroke. "CWRDDAU MAWR."—The annual "Cwddau Mawr" of the Welsh Methodists, at Penrhiw- oeiber, took place on Sunday and Monday. There were crowded congregations throughout. The Revs. S. T. Jones. Rhy., and Dr. Cynddy- lan Jones, Cardiff, weiia the preachers. INQUEST.—An inquest w&s held before Mr. Rees, coroner, at the Leo un Saturday last, touching the death of WiUiaiu Reynolds, of Rheola-street, Penrhifroeiber. Inspector Trump was present. There wore also present Mr. Thomas Phillips, manager, aiid Mr. TTa.Il, mechanic. Daniel Bryant stated that deceas- ed worked in his "gang." In the morning of the 7tb inst. they were working on the inline railway of the refuse tip, when the journey of trams ran back upon them. He and some of the others managed to get out of the way in time, but some of the trams passed over Reynolds, almost cutting off his legs.—David Davies, foreman, stated that he examined the rope every morning. The chain, which had snapped, was guaranteed to bold twelve tons, while the weight at the end of rope when the accident took place was only 21 cwts. There was aflaw in the link.—The jury returned a verdict of 'Accidental death," and passed a vote of condolence- with deceased's relatives.— The funeral of deceased took place on Mon- day morning. A large number of sympathisers accompanied the ooffin to the G.W.R. station, deceased being conveyed by the 9 a.m. train to Tenbury for interment. The Vicar offici- ated at the house and again near the station. The coffin was covered with wreaths, the tokena of namerous friends.

Inflamed Sores & Scabs. A MOTHER'S EXPENSIVE WORRlES' WITH CRUDE HOME-MADE SALVES. #4", ONLY ZAM BUK COULD CURE HER CHILD. Mothers, do you realise what a great boon Zam-Buk really is amongst your children, and how many thousands of parents have been relieved of intense aDxiety by the wonderful cures it has performed? Read how Mrs. Rebecca Harrison, of 5, Upton Heath, nr. Ches- ter, satisfied herself there was nothing like Zam-Buk. "Gertie, aged three years, was considered a healthy child," said Mrs. Harrison to a Press interviewer, "bat one day on her complaining of irritation in her head I found inflamed patches on the scalp, which later broke into mattery sores. Besides, similar sores appear- ed on her chin and chest. A dirty-looking scab gradually formed over the sores and mat- ter was constantly running out. I tied the child's hands in bandages to stop her tearing her skin to pieces; but even then she manag- ed to rub the itching plaoes. This made the inflammation worse. "I first tried home-made remedies but they proved altogether too crude and useless, and then I took my child to the dispensary. I followed the treatment they recommended, and also used their ointments, but there was never any sign of improvement. I had to cut all Gertie's hair away at the back of her head. Looking through my 'Green Book' one day I read of a cure by Zam-Buk in a case very like Gertie's. Til try this Zam-Buk that every- one speaks so highly about,' I thought, and so got a box of the balm. "I eoon learned how much better Zam-Buk was than mere ointments, and why people praised it so much. Gertie liked Zam-Buk, too, for it cooled and soothed, her inflamed tores as cheap salves had never done. She became less irritable as I persevered with this rare balm. I also used Zam-Buk Medicinal Soap to cleanse the sores and scabs before applying the balm. This treatment was very successful, the sores drying up. Zam-Buk worked through the thick crusts of scabs on Gertie's head and also removed those on her chin and chest, until the child was complettly rid of the painful sores, and has to-day a beautiful head of hair once more."

r LLWYDCOED. HOREB.—A tea. was held on Whit-Monday, the prooeeds being in aid of the funds. A competitive meeting was held in live evening, over which Mr. J F. James, Abemidwr. pre- sided. The adjudicators were Messrs. W, K-. Thomas. Trecvnon, and John Griffiths, Pari. Schools. The winners in the various solo com- petitions were: Miss Annie Thomas, Masters D. Emlyn Evans and Ralph H. Harris, Messrs. D. W. Jones and Daniel Walters; violin solo, Mr. W, Rees; recitations, Miss Annie Thomas and Miss Evolve Davies; lecture on "The Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, M.P. Mr. Rees T. James. The chairman of the committee was Mr. Richard Howells, treasurer, Mr. Benjamin Harris; secretary, Mr. Jenkin Rees; and the committee, Messrs. W. Hopkins, W Jones, and David Griffiths. THE LATE MRS. Pur.H.The funeral of Mrs. Pugh, Pentrebach House, Llwydcoed, widow of the late Mr. William Pugh, for many years manager of the Llwydcoed Collieries, took place at Aberdare Public Cemetery on Friday after- noon. The funeral was well attended, among those present being the following :-Messrs. W. T. Williams, schoolmaster, Heolgerrig; T. Lewis, Caeharris; William Jones, Dowlais; Dd. Morgan, D. G. Jones, Elias Jones, Rhymney; R. J. Rhys, coroner; W. R. Edwards (solicitor), Tudor Edwards, and Arthur Edwards, Fedw- hir, Llwydcoed; Rev. W. S. Davi<\s, Horeb, Llwydcoed; Mr. David Daniel, Llwydcoed House; Mr. D. W. Price, Trecvnon; Mr. John Griffiths, Park Schools; Mr. and Mrs. E. Ogwen Williams, Messrs. Edward Griffiths (Pantglas), B. James, M. J. Harries, E. L. Humphreys, Trecynon; Ald. Rees Llewelyn, Mr. M. Llew- elyn, Bwllfa; Messrs. David Edwards, H. H. Evans, M.E.; Rev, T. Powell, Gobaith, Cwm. dare; Messrs. J, Walters and W. Walters, Nant- melin; Richard Buxton, Cwmdare, Messrs. L. N. Williame^ Caecoed; William Thomas, Oak- hill; J. Bentham, J. Nevin, T. Thomas, Aman Schools; William Griffiths, A be man t Schools; John Hughes, Standard Colliery, Ynyshir; David Davies, Cwmbach; Richard Erasmus, Penrhiwceiber; and D. E. Pugh, schoolmaster, Cardiff. A short service was conducted at the house by the Revs. Peter Price, B.A., Dow- lais, and W. J. Williams, Hirwain. At the graveside, the Rev. W. J. Williams officiated The Revs. H. T. Stephens, Carmcl, and John Morgan, Bryn Sion, also assisted. Appended is a list of the mourners:—First coach: Messrs. Edward Pugh, John Pugh, PontlottyD: Lewis Pug-h, Cork; and William 1. Pugh, Pengam (sons). Second oooch: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones, Dowlais; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davie-, Llwydcoed, sons-in-law and daughters. Third coach: Mrs. Price, Miss Watts, Rhymney, sis- ters; Miss Annie M. Pugh, Llwydcoed, grand- daughter- Fourth coach: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Prioe, Rhymney; Mr. Henry Prioe, Whit- church Mr. Joeeph Price and Mr. Tom Price, Rhymney, nephews and niece. Fifth coach: Miss Alioe Charles, Mr. J. P. Charles, and Mr. William Charles, Trecynon, niece and nephews. Sixth coach: Revs. W. J. Williams, Hirwain; John Morgan Jones, M.A., Merthyr; and Mr. Roger Rogers, attendance officer. Seventh coach: Rev. and Mrs. Peter Price, Dowlais; Mrs. Gwennie Davies and Mr. T. D. Davies, Llwydcoed. Eighth coach: MTO. D. Price, Mrs. R. Erasmus, Pernrhiwceiber; Mrs. E. Jenkins, and Mr. Daniel Daviee, Llwydcoed. The car- ri.age of Dr. Banks (deoeased's physician) was also present Beautiful wreaths were sent by the following :-Children of deceased Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Powis. London; Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner; Messrs. W. R. Edwards, Hirwain; Tudor Edwards and Arthur Edwards, Fedwhir; the Misses Thomas, Oakbill; ReVs. and Mrs. D. E. Lewis, Andley Lodge, Newport; Mrs. Baker, Cajion-street, Aberdare; Mr. and Mre. Josiah Bentham, Wigan. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Messxs. John Mor- gan and Son (Ltd.), Aberdare*.

WOMAN IN LONDON ALMOST MAD WITHJSUFFERlNa., 4rJ: suffered for twelve months with had dry eczema. My face, hands and neck were covered with large sores. I was very bad. I had large patches on my face and felt I was going mad with the irritation. I went to the hospital for some time and then had a doctor at home. At the finish I had to have another doctor. Neither of them gave me medicine, only ointment, and it did' not do me any good. I could not do my housework and had to pay to have it and my washing: ctorr. My husband thought I would have to go to the, infirmary. One evening he bought. rne. a box of and, that made it worse. I was, crying an the- time with paim I could get no relief at all until I got a box of Cuticura Ointment. After using that I found instant relief and it stopped all irritation. I used three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and a cake of Cafcfcura Soap and; was completely cured. I have reoommerKied Cuticura to several people whom I know. Mrs. Alice Miners, 30, Ernest Road,-Canning TowN.,I-n dmi, P-i Jan. 5, 1910.

HIRWAIN. BBE&EL C.M.—Anniversary meetings, wete held on Sunday and Monday last, excellent ser- mons being delivered to large gatherings by w T. R. Roberts, Aberystwyth, and W. Emlyn Jones, Perth. CRICKET.-—Hirwain team have not started at all well this season. They suffered defeat on Saturday last at the hands of Cwmamaa, who made 46 runs against the home team's 2L On Monday, AJbercanaid visited Hirwain, and after having disposed of the home team for 63, piled on 107 for four wickets. A good gamo was witnessed on Tuesday, when Hirwain were at home to St. Margarers Church (Aberdare), the latter winaing by 13 runs. ANNIVERSARY M=rzNa&On Sunday, the English Wealeyans held their anniversary meetings. Excellent sermons were delivered in the morning ajud evening by the Rev. EL Andrews, Merthyc. In the afternoon a ser- vice of song, entitled "Whispering Angels," was tendered by the choir, under the leader- ship of Mr. Frank Collier. Solos were given by Mrs. Flooks, Miss Taylor, Mm. J. Allen, Messrs. C. Collier, and A. Collier, the organist being Mr. B. Williams. On Monday, a tea was given to the children at the vestry, fol- lowing which they thoroughly enjoyed them- serves m games on a field kindly lent by Ma- jor G. R. Powell for the occasion. DEATHS.—We have to record the cfeaths of four well-known inhabitants, which have all taken place within a week. Mrs. W. Davies, Cynon-terrace, died on Friday last. Deceased had been in a frail state of health for some time past Her remains were interred at Pen- deryn Churchyard on Monday last, the Rev. W. J. Williams (Bethel), of which church she was a member, officiating. -The death of Mr. James Chandler, Pandy, also took place on Friday evening last, and be was interred: on Thursday, at Aberdare Cemetery. On Mon- day afternoon, after a long illness, Mr. Evan Davies, Cynon-terrace, peacefully passed away. Deceased was a member at NetiO Congrega- tional Chapel, and was greatly respected.- Mr. David Davies, Staftion-road, also departed this life on Monday morning, at the age of 83. The remains were interred at Aberdare Ceme- tery on Thursday. On Monday evening last the death took place of Mrs. Aon Jenkins, Chapel-road, Penderyn, at the age of 76 years. She was highly respected in the district, being a faithful member of Soar Congregational Chapel, and took active interest in religions matten. "CTMAOTA GAJTU Bethel C.M. Chapel was crowded, on Tuesday last, when the first sing- ing festival of the Hirwain District Calvinistac Methpdasts was held. Mr. Dd. Evans, MUs. Bac., Cardiff, was the conductor. The child- ren s renderings at the morning meeting were exceptionally good, particularly so was their singing of "Mae'n fy Ngharu" and "Gwneyd y byd yn Nef, the latter being a pretty com- position by Mr. A- Watkins, Hirwain. The morning meeting was presided over bv Mr. v> j vacs- In the afternoon Rev. E Price, t enderyn, presided, and the rendering" of the hymns, "Nioea," "Cynfal," and "Gardd usthsemane," being particularly fine. The Kev. W. J. Williams presided over the even- ing meeting. "Yr Hen Ganfed," "Capel Soion" Imposed by the conductor), and the anthem, Bendigedig fyddo Argiwydd Dduw Israel," being very effective. The singing was of a very high standard, in fact, it was the best festival ever held at BetheL The accompan- ists were Miss Jennet Daviee, Messrs. T. Rich- ards, Dd. Evans, R. Smale, and 4 T. Morgan. LECTURE.—A very interesting lecture was given at Siloa (B.) Chapel, Pendeiyn, on Thursday evening last, the sacred edifice be- ing crowded. The lecturer was the Rev. E. T. Jones. Uanelly, the subject being "George MuUer." The chair was occupied by Mr. Owen George. Hirwain. who in introducing tho lecturer, expressed his gratification to be pre- sent to hear the history and mission of an exceptionally noted character by a world-known lecturer. The rev. gentleman first of all gave a list of the most important characters of the last century, including the one taken for the subject of his lecture, George Muller, of Bris- tol. A very good account was given of hfs early days. Born on September 27th, 1805 in Germany, .he was apprenticed from childhood to the of the Lutheran Church, which flourished at that time in Germany. He was an exceptionally talented young man in all branches of education, although his early davs were spent among a rough class of people. The lecturer then gave a clear account of his English life chiefly bis days at Bristol, even- tually founding the orphanage institution, af- ter very hard trials and struggles, he succeeded in. mAnaging the orphanage in such a way as to accommodate upwards of 1,000 widows and orphans, who greatly lamented his death, which took Place a.t the patriaichial age of 92.

PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. THE CASE OF LADY BROADSTONE, By ARTHUR W. MARCHMONT. Author of "By Rightr of Sword," "A Heritage of Peril," "When I W&s Czar," "A o: Fortune," "By Wit of Woman," &c., &c. 4. Copyrighted in U.S.A. by Arthur W. Marchmont. CHAPTER I CAST-IRON JOHN PETHERBY "I love Eva and she loves me. That's Ir." answer, Mr. Petherby"; and Don Stuart b handsome, frank features flushed as he looked Eva's father in the face, the fearless self- independence of the tone emphasised by the proud upstanding poise of the tall, powerful frame. John Petherby's eyes were like flints, his face as a mask of chilled steel, his voice icy and deliberate. "Cast-iron John," they called him in the hug* manufactory he had founded and developed into enormous pros- perity. He looked thS character aow. "You love my daughter and she loves you. Umph! And that's your reason for turning thief!" Mr. Petherby!" "Hadn't you persuaded her to elope when I caught you? What is it but theft to try and steal her away from her home; and with her, the money you calculate to get- "Not a penny. I don't want your money. Mr. Petherby rang the bell. "Gregson, tell Miss Eva to come to me, and tell Roberts and PlkffigtonI shall want tiuem in five tn.ih.utos—"when I ring." "It's no use, Don. Its no use. Go away, please." 6he cried, her 'voice quivering, and her words broken and scarcely audible, for her sob& "Yau will never see him again, Evangeline. Tell him so," sa'd her father, holding to his purpose with the relentless tenacity which bad given him his great wealth. The instant the words were past her lips, Mr. Petherby rang his bell. "Eva do you see what you are doing? Will you send me away from you without a word of hope? I will not give you up. I swear it. I cannot Come with' me now, dearest, and he pushed forward to go to !K~. Mr. Petherby blocked his waly, -wd the two I. 'Thê t._stDOd glaring,tIt each I, -I '-Xbe tsyd stood gbu'ing, id eu& otbkA, stood glaring at each other—the one ^hot, emotional, resentful; the wiier ocwd, bard, resolute,-& rock of steadiness against which the young man's passion beat itself in vain. The two servants entered. and if be evar presume* to set foot inside the Manor agam, naPR^ceders are that be be thrown out" One other step the stern old martinet toofc. He sent his son away that evening from the Manor and only ro-cailed him, some eight months later, ,a week before Eva's wedding to Lord Broadstooe,, whioh the rich man had arranged in the intm-val.. On the1 eve of the wedding, John Petherby told his prospective son-in-law of the "Don Stuart u the two men at smoking after dinner. • „ ■, "I have told you the truth about Eva and that scoundrel Stoarfe's aft because, in my view, mairrage is a business oontract in which a. matter of the kind should not be con- cealed. And no man ewer kndW John Pletbmby nmbe a contract without disclosing the facta." John Petharby was a judge of men and knsw well enough that the lines on the weak, washy, pnematorety old, but still handsome faoa, had been floored not by time or thought, bat by hard-living, self-indulgcece, dissipa- tion ana wuocy. As a iron John" would not have given frfm twenty shillings a. WIeek in the big factory. But the dispensation of Providence the man a and the f atbor believed bar was doing well to bay him as a eon-in-law., And he pwajaoad to buy the honow. aii be bought all things at & fair price. Fifty thousand pounds in cash to pay ha lordship's present debts; aad half a mil- lion stsrimg settled upon Ev-a to revert to her husband, if thane wwre no clWcboen. That was the pries. And both: sides ^ooondemed it, a fair bargain. "And now," said Mr. Petbaroy, after a pause, "will you meet candour wxtn candourf "Wlhat do you mea.u.Y" asketl licxrd Broad- stone, with a:start of uneasmesfi. "You have no crrtangiflxaants <s any kind?*" "Of oourse not. What do vm as-Y. tbai far?" The answer was irabahly vxkkmu "You were aiway for some years in 'America before your father came into the title five years ago, and these wane rumours "What rumours? What do you meanV- broke in the peer. "That you were married mh there.?* "So I was-bu1; she's dead, Died before*X came home. Isnt that enough for you?" 'He spoke mora angrily than beior». and after jrla-nrting. onoe at Mr. Befchodbrv, slued sullenly down at the tahl& "I thought perhaps thalt, as divorce Is so oasy in the States, you might——" "Look here, I don't eae the good of tbm, broke in Lord Broadstbne. "II- you tzie my word, chuck the <hint; P' i.t., I wa.sn t a saint as a ydim^j. agnw f posed as one. But I out ad t:tt 'H: off like a knife when 1 OSJBB kw.. don't believe me, then S.!IpXk the tblinp » You're looking ait me as i{ I was a "criminal M I the dock, by gad"; and helped himself to an- other glaes of wine; He stood in considerable fear of his host, and only with a great, effort had bo made this speech. An effort prompted by. tampar and not a little alarni.-for be ■- bad many unsavoury secrets. "Cn&-iron John" did his best to smile. "Don't be uneasy. I tako your word If I could not, I should not give you my daughter." As they rose, a L. that a person of j the name of Gardfaer wished to see Lord Broadst.one at once' He was waiting in .the ball as they went out --a sleek, smooth-faaed man, with the unmis- takable air of a weu-trained servant "My cousin Dorrison's man," said Broadsfcone to his host. "What is it, txardiner?" "My master sent me down from London with instructions to give you this letter at onoe, my lord. He is detained in the House of Commons and cannot get down untai to-morrow. Lord Broadstone took the letter, opened it carelessly, and glanoed at the first line. "I have reason to believe your first wife is, still living. I have— With a violent start and turning as white as his shirt front he crushed the letter in his hand and thrust it into hi^pocket, while he /■A.gt a frightened look over pis shoulder to make sure that Mr. Petherby had not seen rn. ¡ CHAPTER II.—MARRIED. NIT, Petherby could not fail to observe ?x>rd Broadstone's confusion. "Anything serious oc- curred?" he asked. Only an investment going wrong," was the reply, given with ob-ious rtriving after in- difference. "Because Dorrison's an M.P., he's always interfering." "Caat-iron John" pulled at his goatee slow- ly. "He's the heir, of course, and can't be ex- pected to like this marriage J' "It isn't about that, protested Broadstone. "nothing at all to do with it," he repeated eagerly. "I have met Gilbert Donciaon twios, I think. I don't know wooillloer you see much of him: but if you do, be on your guar4 I put him in the class labelled 'dangerous. "He's one of the best of fellows." j "Is he?" was Mr. Penberthy's dry rejoinder as he drew the younger man into one of the conservatories. "Does he know anything about 'c Lord Broadstone wriggled uneasily under the piercing eyes. "Certainly not, Mr. Petberbv; of course not. There is novhing to know." "Sure?" Like a surgeon's probe came tha one-syllable question. "On my honour." "Very well"; and with that they went OD to the drawing-room. .t M ■■ « He went down with Lord Broadstone. "Yoa are sure there's nothing you want to tall m?". he asked. "Can't think of anything," was the reply, lightly spoken "ith apparent itidi Sere ace. "That letter from Mr. Dorrison? "Oh, that! That's nothing. Whai can't be cured, you know. Better luck next time. Good night But it was in his thoughts during the short drive to Broadstone Towers; and when he reached home and was alone, ho took out the letter and read it with agitation, intense and I real, in plaoe of the feigned indifferenoe. House of Commons, Monday. My dear Pyercram,- I have rea.son to believe your first wife b still living. I have hid-apme most important news from America to-day, and think it right in your interests—which you know I have at heart—to send you a. wanumg. It i;; too ser- ious for me to write; and most unfortunately I cannot leave the House to-night. But I will be with you the first thing in the morn- ing and will tell you all. Don't inarry Miss Petherby on any account until I have seem you, and the matter is cleared up. Your affectionate cousin, Gilbert Dorrisoa. Lord Broadstone let the letter fall on his I and as ha sat staring gloomily at nothing, Iris thoughts, slipped back to a scene in the past which his cousin's letter had conjured up. A scantily-furnished bedroom in a rough frame house in the outskirts of Helena, Mon- tana, On the common iron bedstead in a cor- ner of the room lay a woman, battling- for life. At a table lay the light of a reeking, smelling paraffin lamp, a man, dressed little than a tramp, had just finished the stealthy perusal of a letter, the reading interrupted by occasion- al furtive glances at the woman. Three years before he had been exiled from England because of his debauchery; a bare pittance had been allowed him, and he had to shift for f. Titan by an accident, and no nierit d his own, he had won the heart of old Jabes Crockett's daughter, Sadie. By a. stupendous effort he tad kept from the drink long- enough to make her his wife—believing her rich father would support him. But, instead, the girl-wifo bad been cast off; and being a brave, clever, independent soul, had toiled early and late to maintain him and keep from the world tho knowledge of their poverty. Only illness had boa.ten her. and their plight grew rapidly des- perate, until they were face to face with siarva- tian* ,At Oxt moment had come the temptation—i tha.Jetter If you are fuse from onambrances-neither wife nor child—you may return and all will be forgiven. ii is rumoured that you are married; if w, look for no welcome bem Cable at once. "IT you affe free! She was dying—sure to die. What basin. then, if- The unfinished thought had driven him out to; tbo saloon where he had muddled his wits with enough whisky to give, hi oouxage to do what an hour before he had no dared to think of openly. "Sadie! Sadie!" The wife stirred, opened her eyes and sniBM. She was still llttie more than a girl, though now drawr. and haggard enough for a woman of forty. "Ah. Bert, I think I'm letter." He hioooughecL 'Tfs time for your medi- cine," he said. "Dear Best, how thoughtful you a,re! I shall sooto be about again and make things easier for you." The girl watched him as he fumbled with the bottle. She thought she knew the reason, and sighed hoavily. "Don't spill it, Bert. It's the last battio we can buy, and it's doing DID so mnoh good. Your hand's shaky." 't speak so much, Sadie. Here yon: am Be held her up in bed and trembled so violently that some of the contents of the glass ware spilt. "Drink it—qui6k!" **Whatte the matter, Bert ?' she asked, put-, ^fcing his hand away with the t&ty impatience of an invyfid, and looking at him ,You won't get better if you don't take it," hie said. ,wim-nie Bert, then rn take it!" He bent and kissed her. "Poor Bert! Your hps are as cold aa ioe and your forehead all wee. You're ill" "Are you going to drink itlfl She let him put tbie glass to her lips and drained the contents. Then a sudden chango cauao over her. "It's not the right taste, Bert J" JØ cried, and caught him by the lapels of his oaa £ Sfcfwagth seemed to come to her sudden- ly, 'oioe grew strong, and her hands beJd 1:) that ho could not get a way "You've the bottles, Bert. What have you given Tale "If3 all iright. Sadie," he said "Let nm M. Til see." Hip voios VVHS hoaose low. But instead of ;cist.ed him: round till the light of the .(n:6p was on his face. "Bert! Bert! for the love of God, have you. poasoned me 1" 'iJ)on't be a foci, Sadie—shouting like ths-t t" She uttered a shrill scream. "You have! You have! Help! help! I see it in vottr fao6-l I 1 Nomore. Rallying his drunken sfceagth, he forced her back and thrust the pilkrw over her. faoCftL Once she got free and looked at him with an cspreBEan of wide-eyed horror thai, was iiko a. look of hell to him. Ho thrust the pilcnp over her again and: held it until she lay stili and quiet With a hurried looic round the place, ha wip- ed tho sweat from his bm-x and 6tood dazed with terror a the awesome siilkteas. Then he turned out the light. thnirt the giass he had used far the poison int his pocket, and stank out-of the house. And now Gilbert Domsan said she was alive. It couldn't bo true. It wss a lie coined to frighten himirom marrying. It was Docrriaon'a plan., to prevent the mairiage, which might cost hin^ the Broadstone tatia.and estates. e if v The bride had gone to change bar dress to leave, when Gilbert Dorrison arrived, and a to- see Lord Broadstone primtcly, "You don't mtean to -v that after my letter you^ have actually married tins girt.? Are vou mad, man V' YOlàe a fool, GMnt! My wife died fiva yrg ago last Marcel in Helena, Montana." Well, this woman loft Helena in June of the Mine year in compLste health aftor a long and dangerous illness." He handed his cousin a photograph. "On the back u' il see the news-, papeir cutting with the d&to." Lord Broadstone siared et the photograph like a man bereft of his 98n-wi-, and turning it over read the paragraph. The room reeled round him; the photograph dropped to the floor, and he fell half-fainting into a .chair. "Hi a faoe wag grey, and his teeth wera chattering- as hei shuddesrecLj For continuation,, of tn-ia thnlSsiv' eSsry, which a.bounds in tense action end vigorous dia- logue, plot, and counter-ploi, :e0 the fMÇt¡m,

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INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ABERDARE. THE EIGHTH MNTnUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS YVIU. B 0: i THE YNYf: FIELD, MY kind permission of tat. Atierdare Athletic i Club) THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 26th, 1910, j Commencing au 2 wo o'clock. j ^°kets of Admission (price 6d.) may be had from any Member of St aft or Committee. j v (

MOUNTAIN ASH. can scarch round the whole world, but can Stores'at °ur Prices-~lDRIS Eynon, Miskin Supply j j. 'FTXPBBSS" REPRESENTATIVE. — Mr. E. J. ^Res, 15> Oxford-street, has been appointed Presentative of the "Express" in Mountain All items of news and advertisements folded for insertion in the paper should be orwarded to him 35 early in the week as pos- G. W^^RGLARY.—A plate-glass window, value 25, broken in a boot shop at Cliff-street, on Wesday night, but only two pairs of old fceots, rsfc' > were stolen. Holloway and "stum- ps1' Phillips were in great evidence at Penarth b* Monday, when Mountain Ash Firsts played Seconds. Though the Seasiders are a smart lot, the Mountaineers were T,1'y top scorers. R. F °W HOUSES.—-Mr T. K. Luky is to be con- ^Jated on his successes with Darran Las j|y» "Joey," and "Gipsy"; also Mr. David milk vendor, on his genius for priie- ttlg with "Lady Bang." Look anywhere 5. names figure on the prize list. W.- ITUARY.—We have to record the death of L lss Hannah Griffiths (who was in the fruit at Commercial-street), which occurred *'ednesday morning. The deceased, who Er0 ,°aly reached her twenty-second year, was the 6hop on Monday night, but hemorrhage »h arK* s^e was advised to stay in bed, which 6 did until the end as stated. She was the ugnter of Mr. and Mrs. David Griffiths, too COMET.—Enthusiastic amateur astrono- are making strenuous efforts to gain 5i»u*>S€s °* Halley's comet. To be out on the Ssj^est point of our local range of hills from "light until 5 a.m. shows, an intense desire k_ rtlakes its acquaintance. That i« what is Ppening in Mountain Aab. This week or r*Ver. Our reporter intends joiniag the party night this week. A good telescope and a rapetent guide will make the vigil interest- Pi £ Will you oome?—Seeing a cyclist fall from machine near the Cresseley Inn, our re- dive went to see if he had sustained I, :"Jllj!llY. but he quickly remounted, re- ia answer to inquiries* that he ex- there wouM be many more cycle accj- a Dtv, T^ore the comet came in sight. Was CAPTUKR.—On Thursday night a by ^capture of four thieves was accomplished *ierf police, who have been on the biid fo' some time. In Pryoe-street, about | four men took a fancy for a delect* j ifroc ^le, to wit, bacon. Mr. J. El Jonas, a or had left a big box outside his shop with bacon, which was too bulky to take *<>o j?., and, owing to its weight, i» deemed i "e&vy for tmeves to take <vway. These of toen tore open the box, and cut one side "harij600. 'nto *our pieces, and shared and alike. Then tnev were eurroonded by c^Uol Police, who had silently arrived, and otli them red-handed. They were taken to hior 'ce stafci°n ^d dctaineo. On Saturday fcici ftln8'' another arrest was made on BUS- Bqq?q> lad being taken from work. On *Lje, of the persons pawn tickets were found, tj_.] 011 led to the recovery of nearly all the ar- *abf'Si8to'en from Mr. Edward's outfitting ea- ment- The police aos to be highly oom- ^ed for this capture. Mo ^IS'S ^!AiE Voich PAKrt. — On Wbit- ^oJ!1 party journeyed to Caerphilly to PeHfJ>ete a P"ze of £ 20, the piece for com- ojj] being "Destnietaon. They not *o h j P10Il6y' also (which is much more ^it f.^red) groat praise fos a rendition filled dignity, grace ant* dewtion. The three jild":atore speci^.v ^(B.rt.k-nsd their treat- Sye °J. the words, "His mighty arm," and the *o tk8 Passa £ c- bein^r ftignified and troe coihW sP'm composition. "Excellent by ."Nation of voices, perfect intonation, and tfca best con.:r«*}>i.ion of the piece," was lU, '^twing-up of tlie juderea, who were unan- >etl m ^€'r award. The indefatigable aeo- *red'7'r ^r' Daries, deserves great x or invaluable services. The aocon* j. ist, Mr. Stanley Kliia, is dependable. This m^end competing ut Newtown in four time. It is to be hoped that their' *oc l auSmeotecl by some of the best ^ists in the nleantime, and that the prao- will be attended weli as the time is short v new pieces will have to be learnt. ,ICNTEEB J3AXI).—On Whit-Tuesday, the to* competing at Owmaman. took first pme contest. The piece they played w Brilliant," and apparently the execution ju s brilliant. They also took first prize for hat, ^c"on, "Robin Hood" Against four other that fu adjudicator, Mr. Ord Hume, said the prize winners were unapproachable in exPe their playing. On this same y..they proceeded to Rhymney Eisteddfod, jjj "S there too late to take part in the *Uott i ° oontest, but the first prize was again •rji tbem in the selection, which was ij11 Hood." The adjudicator, Mr, W. (conductoi; ofg Wingate's Temper- &t.^e Band) remarked thlt the rendering was ^Preciablv more excellent than that of any of the competing bands. The conductor *fo<v?e Volunteer Band, Mr. W. G. Gr#en- bere barely 18 months, and ^tt > n^ time he must have been assiduously it fntjVe to his duties as bandmaster, because of + been uphill work to arrive at the results "Willie," as be is affectionately Qf was a bandmaster and soloist at the age years. May fce remain here «a long time always excel. Cw" ■A detachment., 50 strong, of the tKe I^ds Brigade, of Penrhiwceiber, under command of Rev. Mr. Bound, of Penrhiw- with a Lieutenant and four non-eom- >iQned officers in charge, detrained at Houn- tj0 on Tuesday, for a scouting expedi- ijjr" They mounted the crest of the highest j^s and performed creditably a series of evo- the satisfaction of the officers. In j *V)JJ new uniforms they presented a soldierly ^P^arance, and created a good deal of inter- iln the town, a very large number of stay- ^Y°pne makers meeting them at the station, and accompanying them. Why w Oot a company formed at Mountain AaH, ^vr«. we already have such a splendid body of I uts- Tnis company has only been in 'n !ltence for a few weeks in Penrhiwoeiber, 4 they have already donned their uniforms, k^ceabie feature was that each lad wore a Th ,^e to show respect to the dead King. e chaplain, Rev. R. R. Jones, accompanied tns;+ ?• wd he had the efficient aid of Sergt.- ructor J. Webb to conduct a sham fight. fro coipire, Mr. T. Pratt, Westminster Drt- L remarked at the close, that saldom baa been Sr smarter detachment.

THE "NORTHAMPTON MERCURY." 1720-1910. The "Northampton Mercury" was established in 1720, and it claims to be the only newspa- per in the world which has been issued weekly. without a break, during the intervening Î JO years. Its 190th anniversary is celebrated in a special number, which certainly shows tha^ the "Mercury" has health and vigour as weii as age. It is the biggest penny paper ever printed in Northampton, and has a record number of advertisements. Many notable pub- lie men and leading journalists sent messages of congratulation to the "Mercury." Among them was Mr. Edward Dicey. C.B., the vete- ran journalist, and the chief representative of the family which egtablished the "Mercury" in 1720, and conducted it for 165 years. He suggests that the reason for the establishment of the "Mercury" was that his ancestor, Wil- liam Dicey, was a patent medicine vendor, employing many travelling salesmen, and he thought they might as well carry newspapers with the pills and potions. Dicey's par toe r in j thd medicine business was named Sutton, and j it is a remarkable fact that the "Northampton j Mercury" still does the printing for that firm (now Sutton and Co.) and has done it without interruption for nearly two centuries. For 169 years the "Mercury" was issued from the same buildings on the Parade, Northampton, and I the present headquarters are next door to the old premises. The paper has been on the same side in politica during the whole of its t long life, and supported Sir Robert Walpole I just as strenuously as it now supports Mr. A&- quith. The special Birthday Number of the "Mercury" consists of 16 large pages, and is lavishly illustrated. Among the old readers lavishly illustrated. Among the old readers who give their reminiscences is Mr. John Berry, a Daventry gentleman, 95 years old, who has read the "Mercury" regularly for 82 years; and Mr. Silvanus Jones (father of Mr. H. A. 'Jones, the dramatist), whose reoord is nearly as long.

ABERAMAN. ACCIDENT, -Wliil-o following his employment a.t Owmtwoh Colliery, Owmarnan, on Thursday last, William Gibbon, 2, Primrose-terrace, re- oeived such injury that it necessitated takixjfe off one of his arms-

No soul will go to he anD because wept. Smile into a: shadow agd yoa will iUun^ it ifito ik «ya-*ay»

¡ Werfa Colliery to be Closed. We hear upon good authority that Werfa Colliery will soon be abandoned. The colliery id the property of the Court Estate, Merthyr, but was leased originally to the Aberdare Works and Colliery Companies. Upon the termination of that lease the pit was taken over by the Marquis of Bute, who also took over the whole of the affairs of the companies named. The lease terminated five years ago, and has since been extended indefinitely, sub- ject to a months' agreement on either side. Wo l6arn that Sir W. T. Lewis has, owing to the immense distance the coal has to be brought to the surface, and the consequent ex- pense, advised the Marquis of Bute to surren- der his interest.

NELSON. WANTED, a correspondent for Nelson and district-Apply, iii.-riting, Editor, "Merthyr Express," Merthyr.

New Primitive Methodist Chapel for Nelson. The stone-laying ceremony in connection with the new Primitive Methodist Church, at Nelson, took place on Monday afternoon. The Rev. S. Harry pastor) presided, and there was a large number of people present After an address by the Rev. B. Beckerlegge, Moun- tain Ash, stones were laid by Messrs. 'J. R. Leigh Thomas, Jacob Ray, J. R. Thorna4 Car- diff, A. Wiltshire, C. Nicholls, on behalf of the trustees; D. Tucker, on behalf of the church; C. R. Rosser, on behalf of the Sun- day School; Mr. Y. Highnans, treasurer of old church, Mr. W. J. Evans, Miss M. Wit- combe, on behalf of the Christian Endeavour Society; # Mr. J. Thomas, on behalf of himself and architect. A stone in memory of Mr. S. Osborne, who had been choirmaster for 40 years, was also laid by his son, the Rev. G. Osborne, Hereford. After the ceremony the friends adjourned to Penuel Vestry, where tea was partaken oL Later, a public meeting was held in Penuel Chnmh. lent for the OOca- sion, when excellent addresses were given by the Rev. G. Osborne and Rev. T. H. Bryant, Aberdare. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J, Jenkins, Nelson. The church is being built at a cost of 23,000 from the designs of Messrs. Dayidson and. Son* architects, Newcastle-on- Time and London. The builder is Mr. j. Thomas, Nelson. -ç. (

ABERCWMBOI. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death of one of the oldest residents and best charact- ers of Aberowmboi, which occurred on Thurs- day. nigh4 in the person of Mrs. David Jorx-s, John-street. She came to the locality 30 year* ago, and lived an exemplary life, which gain the estieem of all who knew her She lea a sorrowing husband and four children to mourn their loss. The funeral. took place on