The Merthyr Express

Merthyr Olympia Rink. Next Thursday night a grand masquerade wad advertising carnival will be held at the Olymnia, particulars of which will be found in an advertisement on page S. This will be an Interesting night for skaters and spectators. Local tradesmen are giving prizes to the best representatives of their respective wares. Entries should bo. sent in at once. Each Spectator will be given a voting card, so that the audience will be the judges. I

TERRITORIAL FORCIE, I ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 28TH, 1910. STa BATT.. THE WELSH REGIMENT. Merthyr Detachment.—Monday Recruit drill, signallers, and semaphore practice, 7.45 p.m. Tuesday: N.C.O.'s class of instruction, 7.45 p.m. Wednesday: Company and recruit training, 7.45 p.m.: night men, 9.30 a.m.; dress, drill order. Friday: Recruit drill, sig- nallers and semaphore practice, 7.45 p.m. Saturday: Musketry Table, A and B, from 10 a.m. For duty: Capt. D. Harris, Sergt. D. Jones, Corpl. J. H. Cross, Bugler E. Thomal. Next for duty: Lieut. H. H. Southey, Sergt. R. B. Lewis, Corpl. R. M. Fleming, Bugler W. H. Lewis.—(Signed) Frank T. James, Captain and Hon. Major, V.D., commanding Merthyr Detachment, 5th Batfc the Welsh Regiment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. Cefn (G Company).—Friday, 20th: The Company will parade as strong as possible at the Drill Hall, Cefn, at 1.30 p.m., for the pur- pose of attending King Edward's memorial service, which will be held At Ebenezer Chapel, c' Cefn. Band to attend. Dress, Church parade order. The Offioer Commanding the Company hopes that all members of the company will make every effort to attend.—(Signed) E. H. Musgrove, LietiU for Capt^a ooawaaa$ling G Company, —

HIGH-STBEET BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preachcr next Sunday Rev. W. D. Nicholas, Treharris, Services at 11 and 6 o'clock. MAY SHOW.—Mr. Robert Harris, contractor, Merthyr, won the second prize in the class for horse and tipping cart, for general hauliers, builders, etc. BIOSCOPE.—On Sunday last, at the Merthyr Olympia Skating Rink, Haggards gave an excellent show of pictures. This next Sunday special films of the funeral procession of our lato King Edward VII. will be shown. REV. PRINCIPAL LEWIS, OF BRECON COLLEGE. —By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that this gentleman, who conducted the service at Market-square Church a few Sundays ago, with such marked ability, has been asked to repeat his visit on Sunday next. He should be heard. SHOW OF WHITE RHODODENDRONS.—Those of our readers who have not seen this very fine display of blooms in Thomastown Recreation Ground will probably be thankful for having their attention called to it. The flowers are now at their oost,a,lld should bo seen within a day or two. GIFTS TO THE WORKHOUSE.—The master, Mr. D. J. Williams, acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following for the uso of the inmates:—Newspapers and Magazines.—Mrs., J. R. Bay ley, 19, Thomas-street; Mrs. Biddle, 4, Church-street; Mrs. Lee, 17, Tudor-street; Mr. D. W. Huggins, Clarence Hotel, Dowlais. THE PIT ACCIDENT.—Tho funeral of Rees Jones, of 27, Chapel-street, Merthyr, who was killed at Cwm Pit, on Thursday last by a fall of roof, took place at Cefn cemetery, on Tuesday, the Rev. W. A- Jones, Zion, officiating. A large number or deceased's fellow-workmen attended, and among others present was a representative of the Bristol and West of Eng- land Club, of which Mr. Jones was a member. Quorrs.—The opening of the new Taff Vale Quoit Grounds, near Corner House, took place on Tuesday, when a pleasant match was played between Penvdarren Club and the pick of the Merthyr District. Scores :—Penvdarren.—P. Giles, 15; F. Davies, 12; F. Dr.vies, 16; T. Bowen, 21 J. Morgans, 21 W. Jones, 11 J. Watkins, 13 B. Dykins, 12 total, 121. Merthyr District.—J. Thomas, 21 N. Griffiths, 21 E. Griffiths, 21 J. Davies, 15; J. Price, 12; F. Lewis, 21 T. W. Jones, 21 T. Rees, 21 total, 153. SOaBY YISIT TO DEVON.—A correspondent writes:—"On Sunday morning a well-known resideut journeyed to Devonshire with the midnight excursion train. He arrived at his destination at five o'clock. His relatives did not expect him, so the Merthyrian thought it would be unwise to disturb the house at that early hour. But he wished to get rid of his lug- gage. The morning was beautifully tine, so ne dropped his overcoat, umbrella, a new straw ha.t, and a parooi containing cycling shoes and stockings, c. and ties, a new fancy vest, and other tilings on to the lawn in front of the house; an eight drop. Then he took a stroll through some meadows, viewed the beautiful scenery, saw tho lark rise, and enjoyed the fragrant weed. Just before seven o'clock he returned to the house. The articles had vanished, and the local police have, not yet seen a trace of- the ,missing property. It is imagined that someone saw him drop the parcels over the rails, and then fished them out with a. long pole. SALVATION ARMY.—A service in memory of King Edward was held at the Salvation Army Hall, on Sunday evening, and was conducted by Major John RusscL The message from the General was read. This stated:—" The death of Edward VII. (for ten years King of Great Britain and Ireland) is an event which has affected with sincere sorrow the whole civilised world. The feeling of large masses of his own subjects, especially in the United Kingdom, is that we have lost not only a wise Soveregin and an able statesman, but a friend. The King was deeply interested in all that related to the welfare of his people. I had the pleasure of personally knowing something of King Edward. He took a true interest in the Sal- vation Army, and he helped us by his considera- tion and kindness to carry on the work which God has entrusted to us, and of which be said to me. 4 You are doing a great work, General Booth, the success of which I regard as of great importance to my Empire.' And now he has gone. It is a loss to this country. It is a loss to the world. It is a loss to the Salvation Army. But, my comrades, it is a greater loss to Queen Alexandra. I have assured her that we of the Salvation Army will not fail to remember her in our prayers to God, and my assurances brought from her Majesty, on Friday, last, a further expression of thankfulness, which she requests me to convey to you. Here are her words Buckingham Palace, London.—To General Booth.—Please convey to all members of the Salvation Army my heartfelt thanks for their sympathy with me in my great sorrow —Alexandra.' Let us remember King George and Queen Mary. The burden of their respon- sibility is rendered a heavy one. May the wisdom of the King of Kings and the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ descend upon them and upon their children." At the meeting on Monday night a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the victims of the White- haven disaster.

KING EDWARD'S FUNERAL. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS. The service at St. David's will be attended by representatives of all public bodies, and it is expected there will be a large demonstra- tion. All. representatives of pubhc bodies who have not yet dono so, and desire to take part, are requested to notify Chief Constable Wilson at once. Those attending will assemble at the Town Hall at o'clock noon. The Terri- torials will marcQtrom the Drill Hall down High-street, and take up a position in Castle- street, where the Borough Police will also be drawn up. The Mayor and Corporation, to- gether with the magistrates, will join the pro- cession from the Town Hall. Chief Constable Wilson will marshal! the representatives of other publio bodies in their respective places. Amongst those who have already signified their intention to attend are the Loyal Cam- brian Lodge of Freemasons, the Ancient Or- der of Buffaloes, the Chamber of Trade, and Ambulance Corps. The route will probably be down Castle-street, round by Ynysgau Chapel, along Victoria-street, and up High-street to St. uavid's Church. A memorial service will also be held at Pontmorlais (Welsh) Church, and Market I Square Church (English). The local members of tho R.A.O.B. wiU I meet at the bottom of High-street, Merthyr, at 12 o'clock, and march to the Town Hall, to join the procession. Members are requested to wear white ties and gloves. The committee of the Merthyr Constitutional Club have agreed to close the club premises the whole of Friday. The Merthyr Chamber of Trade hope all tradesmen will carry out the wishes of the King, and cloee their shops all day to-morrow (Friday). All public-houses will close between 12 and 3 p.m. The costers will not be out selling on Friday, and there will be a suspense of business by all classes. MEMORIAL SERVICES AT DOWLAIS. As a tribute of loyal respect to the memory of our departed sovereign, King Edward VII, servioes have been arranged to be held in the town to-morrow (Friday) at one o'clock, the hour corresponding with the funeral cere- monies. The Rev. Llewelyn M. Williams (Rec- tor) will conduct a special service at St. John's Parish Church, and also preach a sermon ap- propriate to the occasion. As the outcome of a meeting of the local Free Church Council, two memorial services will be held—one at Hermon C.M. Chapel (Welsh) and the other at Beulah Baptist Chapel (English), when the Rev. J. H. Hughes (Penywern), and the Rev. Thos. Bowen (Elizabeth-street) will be the respective speakers, and deliver suitable addresses. The time will be one o'clock, not 2.30 p.m. as pre- viously announced. ABERDARE. Several memorial servioes will be held at Aberdare to-morrow (Friday). The firist ser vice will be that at Bethania (C.M.) Chapel arranged by the Welsh Free Church Council This is to take place at ten a.m. All the ministers connected with the Council are ex pected to take part. At 2.30 p.m. the Eng- lish Free Church Council will hold a similar service at Carmel (Baptist) Chapel. A child- ren's service has been arranged at Tabernacle (Congregational) Chapel at 2.30 p.m. At 1.45, the members and officials of the Aberdare District Council will meet at the Town Hall, and proceed to Victoria-square, where they will be joined by representatives of the various public and semi-public bodies of the town. A procession will be formed, and will go to St. El van's Church, Aberda.re, where, at 2,30. a memorial service will be held. At 4 p.m., in accordance with a proolam- m&tion issued by the High Constable, a meet- ing of the inhabitants of the town will ba held in Victoria-square, to pay tribute to the memory of the late King. The service will be addressed by tho Vicar of Aberdane the Rev. J. Robsrtston, M.A., St. David's Presbyterian Church-, Rev. D. S. Evans, Siloa; and the Rev. J. O'Reilly, R.C. A suggestion has been made that at the various memorial services collections should 02' made in aid of the sufferers from the Whitehaven colliery disaster.

Five hundred London passengers on the steamer "Golden Eagle," who visited Margate j on Monday, were delayed by fog seven hours on return 0' V 7.

Sunday School Demonstration at Merthyr. ■ ADDRESS BY MR. EDGAR JONES, M.P. On Whit-Monday the first demonstration of teachers and scholars of the various local Sunday Schools took place in Merthyr, and proved a most interesting function. It was j attended with such success that it will be an annual event. Twenty.two schools took part in the procession. The divisions met at Wesley, Pontmorlais, Zoar, Ynysgau, Market-square and High-street Chapels. At each chapel a service which lasted 45 minutes was conducted; the speakers being Revs. Wm. A. Jones, W. I{. Jones, Jacob Jones, J. Lloyd Williams, T. P. Lloyd and Adjutant Davey (Salvation Army). Special hymns were sung in English and Welsh, the service in Welsh chapels being Welsh throughout. Services over the divisions wended their way to Bethesda-street, and, headed by the band of the local Salvation Army Corps, with Mr. Harry Jones as marshallj; the procession then made its way through Dynevor-street, Penry-street, Victoria-street and into High- street, where the band of Troedyrhiw Salvation Army Corps joined in. The scholars then marched past the Hospital along Darren View I and Queen's road to the Recreation Ground, where a mass meeting was held, presided over by Mr. George Reeves (chairman of the demon- stration committee). The hymn" All hail the power of Jesnt Name" was sung with great heartiness, the; singing being led by the massed bands. Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., was present, and delivered a very interesting and inspiring address. He expressed his pleasure at being present, and told how on the previous Sunday afternoon he sat among his own Bible-class, in j his own Sunday School at home, and felt more pleasure than he would on the morrow when he would take his seat in the House of Commons. As a means of combating the lapses which all denominations were now bemoaning, he urged all present who called themselves Christians to go out into the streets of Merthyr and gather up the boys or girls, take them to school, and pledge themselves to take care of them, year in and year out, train them and teach them the Bible, and then they would not have to mourn over lapses from the churches. He felt happy not only because he saw so many children present, but because in imagination he could see; thousands of children from the East End of London and the slums of the big cities who had 1 been able to go out into the open fields to forget their misery in touch with the beauty of nature and to lose their sadness in the sparkling sunshine. A day that did that thing for the poor children and for poor distressed humanity was what its name implied, a real liolyday. The people of Merthyr had made it a holyday in an especial degree by consecrating it to a demonstration such as had been seen. Young boys and girls who, at the age of about fourteen, thought it wa3 time they should stop going to the Sunday School, and instead walk the streets, were making the greatest mistake in then life (cheers). In Wales the Sunday Schools t&uvdit men and women to read before the day school was founded and the result was that, the bnlir. of the older people of Wales wern fathered L. the Sunday ■•ohools. When boys. HHi girls left the Sunday School and ceased to attend they would be lost from the Church as well. (applause) A Welsh hymn, to the tune Over there," was next sung, and entered into with much zest. Next Major Russell was called upon to address the meeting, and he at once gripped the meeting and put himself on friendly terms with the large assembly by his jovial manner and breezy remarks. He emphasised in a very striking way the necessity of teaching the Bible—the Rock which had withstood so many storms and never once shook. The practical teaching of the Bible was illustrated by the recital of a rescue which had been effected that morning of a young woman found in a critical condition by Canal Wharf. Rev. Jacob Jones proposed, and Mr. W. A. Hooper seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. Jones for his address, which was carried with acclamation. The thanks of the meeting were also given to Major Russell for his address. The Major is conducting a 9-days' campaign in Merthyr. The arrangements for the demonstration were made by a committee (of all the schools), of which Mr. J. W. Bolter is secretary, and the way in which the programme was arranged reflected great credit upon him. Mr. Glyndyrus Williams was the precentor. The secretary (Mr. J. W, Bolter) announced that 22 schools,. 2,100 children and 900 adults had taken part in the procession, and he thanked the bands for their help. The president thanked the Ambulance Brigade for turning out, although, be said, all were gtad to know that not a single case had occurred in which their services were needed. Several interesting photos were taken by Mr. W. R. Southey.

ABERCANAID. SUCCESS.—Mr. Thomas Morgan, of Bryn 1 Cethin Chapel-street, won the tenor solo at the Rhymney Eisteddfod on Tuesday last. Ho is the son of Mr. William Thomas Morgan, late conductor of the Demi Baptist Chapel Choir, Abercanaid.

Deafness Cured. A gentleman who baseared i-mr.vjlf after auf. t- iug for 14 years from Deafiaesu MMJ Noises in lined, will:" lie ple&sed to forward full pArticuv»r<- of his Remedy, post free. Write, H. Clifton, bZ, de Loa4w»,W,Q.

CEFN AND DISTRICT NOTES. I [BY "MJ' Y MYNYDD.' It may not be generally known that it wa at Cefn in the year 1850 thw the Welsh poei "Islwyn," carried of hit firs-. prize as an Eis- teddfod competitor I it is as a bard Islwyn's name wil' o. OJWJ U posterity, the prize was not awarded him lo; an ode nor a j lvrie, but for ac esso* o,- Abralram saoWficinr, | Isaac Where the Pitpddfoc; was held, Y not been abl" t, £ ,!■* 1 but from inquirier rnsxie, J find lhav ib- Eisieddfod in those d&vi vrv; ) by and chapel-goo),. sz 1!5: exceedingly o-r rni. institution, and &s> v "i-hai- should hf >flTi»o'.wJ rr-.ther than We may res? fc-ssureo therefore, tha: r. 'ess. • not held in r. plzcr, of worship. At th, ^we, then, the only place available was the prover- then, the only place available was the prover- bial "long-room" of the pubiic v-hem I once the village philosophers to discuss: the various topics of the day r-rov i.beir cans of ale. There is an impression among some people that Islwyn at-tinx-ieo the Rev. Owen Evans' eoboo', but I have r- on reliable j authority thai- taia is incorrect- j A few day- ago I "Talked leisurely up the slopes of the Cilssnws Mountain, and from its i summit reviewed the sy.rroursfj.ing scene. Down in the valley with its gi"<"oe!J foliage of trses j dotted here and there lay tiie village, as »•" sleep. Turn whore I would, :>:y grA& was met by numberless signs of sprinr snri harbingers j of summer. But there is a bJexnisJj in every scene. The Beacons, towering above the | minor mountains, like the lofty cedar towers above the surrounding shrubs, were thinly covered with snow. In the evening the still air was disturbed by the weird, importunate { call of the owL And this in the merry month j of May. ? A woman, busily preparing for the Whitsun holidays, was lime washing the front of her house. It was hard work, no doubt, and when somo of her neighbours came out to admire the result* of her labours, the brush was in- stantly put aside, and a long gossip natural!" ensued. Presently, a mischievous youth cam« along, and at the instigation of women, joined their company. Then the fun began..Jocu- lar remarks were made. Tales were related. in" and all seemed to be enjoying themselves. At last, the youth became the subject of iest-. They teased him, jostled up against him urtiit he could bear it no longer. Like a bull at\i gate he made a dive at one of the women, and sent her reeling backwards. Suddenly she fell, screams were heard, accompanied by the clatter of the rapid departure of hob-nailed boots. The fallen woman was sitting not on the floor, but in the pan of liquid lime. •x- Is it not possible to re-open the path which leads from the Ffwd-road to the finger post, past the old barn known to the older parish- ioners as Ty Daydd William, and through Cwm Waun Newydd, which is a little to the north of Clwydvfagwr. It was until a de- cade or two ago, X am told, a public right of way, and people walked it^ without any moles- tation whatever. This barn, which stands about a hundred and fifty yards from the new cemetery wall, was at one time a house, ten- anted by Taffvdd Williams, who was a minis- ter, and the road leading to its front was of the ordinary width, but from the back of the house to the finger post, it was a narrow path, along which the public walked undisturbed by the railings of the irate farmer. Where it joins the Ffrwd-road, a hedge now grows, in- side of which, of course, trespassers will be pro- secuted. I would suggest that the Vaynor Parish Council should communicate with the Penderyn Parish Council, who, I understand, have jurisdiction over the path. Evidently my notes are not being written in Evidently my notes are not being written in vain. A fortnight ago I asked in this column why more interest was not being evinced in the reading- room and library. My- question, I am told, has been answered by a minister the reading- room and library. My question, I am told, has been answered by a minister of the Gospel. Speaking to his congregation, the other evening, the pastor of the Ebenezer Church declared, if my informant is correct, that the library was mora in the nature of a billiard saloon than a reading room, and con- sequently he thought it would not be a fit and proper place for him as a preacher to enter. Honestly, now, and I ask in no bitter, super- cilious spirit, is not this absurd? Even if the library were a veritable haunt of reprobates, is it not the duty of ministers of Christ to go there to endeavour to eradicate the evil ? When Emerson died, Father Tyrrel was told by an intolerant orthodox bigot, that the great philo- sopher had been hurled into hell, there to re- main for eternity. "If that is true," calmly replied Tyrrel, "the atmosphere there will soon be changed. Emerson will soon see to that." If the atmosphere that prevails inside the library is not pleasing to Mr. Williams, let him certainly try to improve it. Christ not only preached to the converted, but laboured inoessantly to gather all sinners, wherever they were congregated, to his wide and always open fold. That is what I would advise Mr. Williams to do. He being a comparative stran- ger within our gates, for his benefit I may say that when the library was erected, there were five ministers on the building committee, and it was mainly through their instrumentality that it was built. Now, I happen to be a mem- ber of this much-abused institution, and what is more a member of the committee, and when Mr. Williams makes these accusations against it, not only does he, therefore, tarnish my humble, insignificant name, but casts un- due reflection upon all those who have their names inscribed on the membership scroll. I shall probably comment upon "Idwal'e" kind and gentlemanly letter next week.

Sanitation of Mines. HOME OFFICE INQUIRY AT EBBW VALE. For some months there has been a contro- versy at Ebbw Vale between Dr. J. W. Da- vies, medical officer of health, and the Ebbw Vale Company, with the Ebbw Vale District Council intervening, respecting the sanitary condition of the collieries owned by the Ebbw Vale Company, and whether the alleged insani- tary condition had anything to do with the recent deaths from blood poisoning. It was first of all brought to the notice of the Council at the monthly meeting in February, when Dr. Davies, in his report, stated that a man by the name of John O'Shea had died at the Iso- lation Hospital, to which he had been admitted, on the supposition that he was suffering from typhoid fever. The blood test, however, was a negative, arft Dr. Davies certified that O'Shea died from the effects of blood poisoning. This came to the knowledge of Mr W. Vyce, min- ers' agent, and he requested that an inquest- be held. At the isquest, Dr. Davies gave it as his opinion that the man suffered from "glan- ders"—or what is known as "farcy." As it was one of several fatal cases which has occur- red at different times amongst men working underground in the district, and which were considered to be probably due to the surround- ings amidst which they worked, the doctor ap- plied to the Ebbw Vale Company for permis- sion to visit the pits in which O'Shea had work- ed, but was refused, "and," continued Dr. Da- vies, "as facts were not available as to the cause of the fatalities, I am compelled to give credience to the view current amongst the workmen that points to a great probability that the sanitary conditions prevailing under- ground were of a most unsatisfactory char- acter." He suggested reporting the matter to^-tle Local Government Board, or any other government department, under which it would ecfrhe. Before the Council agreed to this courses, another application was made to the Corfipany to allow Dr. Davies to inspect the workings. Whilst the Company were willing for the Mines' Inspector, and the Nuisance In- spector under the Council, to make any in- quiries they liked, no permission appears to have been given Dr. Davies. The Local Gov- ernment Board asked for full particulars, and Dr. Davies gave details of several cases of workmen who, it was alleged, suffered from the disease "faroy." Mr. Thomas Richards, M-P•> also asked a question in the House of Commons, the out- come of which was that the Home Office ap- pointed a Committee of inquiry to fully in. vestigate the allegations of the Medical Officer of Health. The committee consisted of Mr. J. S. Martin and Mr. C. Robinson, inspectors of mines; Dr. Rocyn Jones, medical officer for Monmouthshire County Council; Dr. Wade, Newport; and Mr. Storrer, veterinary sur- geon, Abergavenny, who is an authority upon "glanders." This committee visited the Ebbw Vale collieries on Thursday, Friday, and Sat- urday, and in company with the managers, made a thorough inspection of the workings. The committee will report to the Home Office, who will then submit their findings to the Dis- trict Council. trict Council.

Pyle and Blaina Works, Limited, SCHEME OF RECONSTRUCTION. The shareholders of the Pyle and Blaina Works, Ltd., have received a circular outlining a draft scheme for the reconstruction of the company. The main proposal is that a new company should be registered under the title of the "Blaina Ferro-Manganese Company, Ltd. to be formed with a nominal share capi- tal of £ 120,000, and a debenture capital of B50,000 in 5 per cent. debentures, to acquire the whole undertaking and asasits of the com- pany. It is intended to exchange M,000 debentures of the new company for an equal amount of debentures in the old company, and to apply the balance for the redemption of the old debentures held by the Bank; and that 100,000 £ 1 (10s. paid) shares should be issued to the shareholders of the old company in the proportion of one new share for each old share held. The issue in this form will give the com- pany an ordinary capital of £ 50,000. It is pro- posed that the new directorate should be not less than five and not more than nine, two of whom shall be nominated by the new company, and that the following be the first directors:— Sir Charles H. Hamilton, Bart., Mr. S. H. Byass, Captain A. G. Barnett, Mr. Isaac Butler, and one other.

The election judges have unseaieif Caplaln Guest, the Liberal member for East Dorset, un the ground. of excessive expetyws, acquit- ting kiffi Sfl .u the ejbfrgea. V 1 I

Rhymney Valley. Water Board. ENGINEERS TO BJ" FNGAGED. t, MERTHYR SUPPLY "11-:r rALLEY ? I The fifth conference of the variyr* local au. •, thorities to consider the advisab^fv and prac- ticability cf forming a wafcei .-)&r(I for the Rhymne" Valley was b^id JV, R^ngoed last Thursday afternoat". /x^e folkrcmg represen- tatrvsp vere pressed: Gellygaer, Rev. T J. ■;one3 ('•sctor), Dr. J. Richards, Mr. Ed. Rich- ards, and Mr. B. Jones; Caerphilly, Mr. C. S Goodfellow, Mr. Hubert -Jenkins, Mr. J. R Leigh Thomas, and lT. f', P. Gunn (de- puty clerk); Mynyddislwyry. iTr. W. S. Nash. These were the only authors^represented. Mr. C. S. 'Jood'el'iow again The first himneu" o-' the weetHj? was to The first himneu" oe tbo weetHj? was to consider the term'- oi the oariou* engineers who had been communicating ««r preparing a report on possible further tourcw of supply neoessary to meet the anticipated, fu&rre pop- j ulation of the valley. The Lctor» o £ nbou* J | fourteen engineers were read by the Clwwrmn-n. 1 I and then, on the motion of the :RP."4!" of gaer, seconded by Mr. W. S. Nasfc^ tbeno Tere i reduced to three, the three selected beine Mr, Baldwin Lathom. Major Tullooh ana Mr. "A eaver. and Messrs. W. Willco-r d Raikes. Tic letters of theso three firms "Vere then re- j read and considered, and the Rector of Gelly- saer proposed that, having regard to the great ability and clearness shown by Messrs. Wilcox ] r.nd liaikes in the way they had dealt with the f-ev?erage scheme of tne Rnymney Valley that j this firm bo engaged.—Mr. Ed. Richards se- conded. — Mr. W. S. Nash proposed as an j amendment that, taking into account the long | \< :c<mence of Mr. Baldwin Lathom in dealing )i many large schemes, and the fact that his (co was an inclusive one, he be engaged. This i w-is seoonded by Mr. Hubert Jenkins. On 1 put to the vote, only two voted for the j arrvindraent, and the proposal of the Rector was I carried unanimously. The next point considered was the nature of thft instructions to be given by the conference i to Messrs. WiUcox and Raikes on the lines i upon which their report. was to advise the Council. On this subject the Rector had come provided with five propositions, which were first read out fully, and then discussed seriatim. --On the motion of Mr. Nash, seconded by 1 Mr. Hubert Jenkins, the first resolution was j that Messrs. Willcox and Raikes shall examine and report upon the existing water supply and | service in the Rhymney Valley, and" the Deri, j Cylla, Taff Fargoed, and Aber Valleys connect- ed therewith and upon their adequacy and fitness | for present needs; (b) Also as to what further extent the present supplies may be expected to suffice. (2) To examine and report the utility and advantages of reservoir No. 1, and the ex- tent to which tbat additional storage of it be constructed will serve the district. The Rec- tor explained that he put in this suggestion, having regard to the obligations of the Rhym- ney and Aber Company to construct this re- servoir, as he wanted to find out whether the construction of this reservoir could be relied upon to save the needs of the district, or wnether its construction would be inadequate still to meet the requirements of the future. —The Chairman: Some people say that, if constructed, it will be of no permanent benefit and others say it will be adequate enough. (2) To examine and report as to whether the Merthyr Tydfil authority could continue and increase their present undertaking to supply water in bulk at the northern part of the area.—The Chairman: Mr. D. W. Jones, of Merthyr, spoke to me at Caerphilly about this idea in regard,t? sapplyin- our valley, and promised to write me later regarding sources of supply there, but I have not yet heard from him.—The Rector: There was a scheme in contemplation by Merthyr some four or five years ago whereby they proposed to enlarge their present waterworks, and hoped to be able to supply the surrounding authori- ties in abundance, but there is a question whether new sources would be at a sufficient elevation to supply us; and I do not think they would be. I think the water for this valley comes, not from the main storage, but from a place in the hills at a higher eleva- tion.-The Chairman: Your suggestion would cover that.—Mr. W. S. Nash: At the same time would the engineers—or Mr Spickett— be empowered to ascertain from Merthyr whether they are prepared to supply us, and what are their termis, for their disposition would, perhaps, very largely cover the engin- eers' report. It would be no good the engin- eers reporting^ upon their supply if we can- not get it.—The Rector: I will add that suggestion to this proposition: "And to as- certain the view# of the Merthyr authority on the subject." (4) To examine and report upon practicable and efficient sources of supply which might be resorted to in case the existing supplies at Reservoir No. 1 fail tp meet the neeas of the district.—The Chairman: It might be well to make it more explicit about going outride the coal district (or it will be notioed that Messrs. Willcox and Raikes' letter mentions in the valley).—The Rector: I will add, "and to report on the supply of. water outside the coal district which might be resorted to in case the existing supplies and any future sup- plies are found inadequate for the needs of the district." (5) That the engineers be a$ked to furnish a preliminary estimate of the cost of any new works that might be, recommended, as well as of the value or cost of existing works. These were the proposals made by the Rec- tor, and seconded by Mr. Ed. Richards.—The Chairman said they were much on the same lines as proposals he himself had come prepared to suggest. On being put to the meeting they were unanimously agreed to. Mr. Nash then asked whether Mr. Raikes letter stated that he was prepared to meet the conference. and if so would, it not be well to fix a date for himiio do so I-Tbe Rector.: Have we the power to engage him ?-Mr. E. Richards: Yes. That I think was the resolu- tion of our CounoilMr. E. McLeod, deputy clerk to the Gellygaer Council, was called in and confirmed Mr. Richards's impression.— The Rector: I think he ought to go over the ground first, and then attend- a conference be- fore he makes his final report. Whilst he is investigating the district, and making his re- port he should meet us in conference.—The Chairman: In writing him of his appointment he may be informed that he can give us a week's notice of his desire to meet the mem- bers of the conference, and we can then ar. range for the meeting.—On the Rector's pro- position it was agreed that the interview with the engineer be left in the hands of the chair- man.

FOCHRIW. OBDEBS for Printing of every description may be left with Mr. J. C. Payne, 7, Railway- terrace, the local representative of the "Mer- thyr Express." I.O.G.T.—The wieekly meeting of the of Fochriw" Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars was held SA Carmel Vestry on Thursday evening, and presded over by Bro. James Williams, P.C.T. A paper on "How to Become a Man" was read by Bro. James Wil- liams, and was much appreciated. Bro. Tbos. Lewie (deputy ma^nal) presided during the leading of the azid Bros. Thomas Tho- m Jones (chaplain) and Charles Payno. L.D. took part in tho discus- SÍOJ1. AMBUXANCE PABADB.—The Fochriw St. Jobn Ambulanoe Brigade, under the command of Supt. Wro- John Ballard, attended the Noddfa Baptist Chapel on Sunday evening, and present- ed quit* a smart appearance in the uniform. The pulpit was occupied by the Kw. Moses S. Ywing, who preached an appropriate sermon. ..BAZAAR.—A bazaaur is being held at the Goun- od ocqools this week, promoted by-the mem- frs the Noddfa Baptist Chapel, an account 0 « ^^1 appear in next week's issue. .BANQDET.-At the winding-up of the Teoh- rocal Classes for the last session, a banquet was b by the teachers and pupija of the different classes. The mining, the Welsh, aad the art needlework classes, under the tuition of Mr. William Davies, Mr. Rhys Jenkins, and Mrs. I. Roderick respectively, joined to colebra" the success of their classes. Mrs. Edith Cole-Jones was appointed secretary, and Mrs. I. Roderick treasurer. The tables were laid out in an artis- tic fashion. About 100 persons attended, and all thoroughly enjoyed the good things provided by the ladies. The following ladies took au active part at the banquet: Mrs. Captain Jones. Mrs. Maggie Davies, Mrs. T. Roberta, Mm Evans, Mrs. Lewis;, Mrs. Captain Edwards, Miss Ceridwen Thomas, Misses Beatrice Griffdbs, Mary Jane Angell, and S. A. Williams. An ep- tertainment was held after the banquet. Coun- cillor John Jones, who presided, Baia ro trusted the social would be the means of stimulating others to join the classes next winter. He thought they weve giving good mental training to the young people, which would make them useful citizens in the future, Miss Ceridwen Thomas rendered > solo, and Mr. Simon Cole gave selections on the gramophone. Mr. J. D. Jones read a pieoe on 'Sleeping," which canned great merriment. The tnost amusing feature was the compeittion for the beet story. The competitors were: Messrs. J. Jones, J. D. Jones, Moses Solyar Young, Rhys Jenikms, Howell Thomas, Simon Cole, Wilham Davies, and Mrs. Edith Cole-Joaeg. Dr. E. Davies ad- judicated, and the prisse was divided between Mr. Howell Thomas and Mrs. Edith Cole- Jones. The Rev. I. Roderick recited & atajMa (englyn) on the banquet, and the singing of tie National Anthem concluded an excellent meeting. you looking: fop anything? If so, » Wan* Act. in our columns will get It for you

Overwhelmed by Pit Roof Fall. Mr. J. B. WaHord, coroner, held an inquiry at Ebbw Vale, last Friday, on Charles Shore (31), a collier, who was killed by a fall of roof in No. 1 Pit, Victoria, the previous Wed- nesday morning. Deceased had been ill for three week.?, and had only" commenced work on the moraing he wag killed. He was kneel- ing, "holeing'^ the coal when the roof fell and buried him, about a ton of rubbish, including two huge stones, falling on him. Evidence was given that the place had appear- ed to be quite safe, The jury yefcuraed a v f "Aegiclegtal -.l. --=-

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I FUN AND FANCY. 'p. "What are your son's college "Well," answered Farmer Cornsax, figured so strong in boxing and footbaw should say they must be black and blue. A country girl is credited with the to 11°^ reply to a question as to whether ehe had y to the fair "I didn't went, I didn't wa» >j went; and, if I had wanted to went, I coul have gotten to gwine." "Well, here I am," announced the 0it able physician in his breezy way. "And what do you think is the matter with yo tbí "Doctor, I hardly know," murmured fashionable patient. "What 13 new?" Jinxmie: "I see you're fond of the l3"|g^f Uncle Henry: "Young man, l-er- Jimmie: "Get out! There's a fe; figure on this penny you fimmie, an' ma s* you squeeze every penny you get!" .A- "No, Jagway, I'll not go out and drink you. You ought to quit that habit, anyho^, "Wb—wha' for?" "Because it's undermio^ your constitution." "What's. con'stutJ^ b'tween frie'n's? Come on, or fel' 4 "Even if the suffragettes had their said the philosophic person^ "your wife vf0^i come to you, for information before she to rote-' "Yes." answered Mr. Meek#V "she would probably ask me if her hat straight. Landlady (to lodger)-: Arc you in bath, sir?" Voioe (between the splashy "Yes. What jdo^you want?" Landlady: M forgot to tell you I had it fresh painted in^JJ last night, sir, and it won't be dry for or three days." Sevtnour: "Why did you leave Flannag8^ boarding house ?' '—Ashley: "There was much sleight-of-hand work going on." mom: "Sleight-of-hand work?" Ashley "Yes; Mm. Flannagan got the coffee and tea from the same pot. Mrs. Brown: "I used to be fond before I was married." Mrs. Smith: .')J1I i don't you read much now?" Mrs. Bro^l "No; after the tales my husband tells j3^; about why he is so late getting home printed fiction seems so tame and unimagi^' lhf Two merchant prinoes were discussing relative importance of their business. "Why*, said one, "in my firm the clerks use 3,000 &y, Ions of ink a "Oh, that's nothings retorted the otner. "We. saved that much 'j% ia a year by ordering our clerks not to their I'L" "So your daughter baa been to a oooketf. school f "Yes," pnswered Mrs. M'GucU^ I suppose she has helped along the ho^ hold economies?" "Not exactly. She made us appreciate our regular oook so that we have to r4ise her wages every til^ she threatens to leave." ft. ."Wben I was once in danger from a lio?'tf «aid an old African explorer, "I tried sitt^S dwn and Staring at him ae I had no weapon* How did it work?" asked his comparuOIt Perfectly; the lion didn't even offer to-toUc^ ""Steange! How do you account it™ "Well, sometimes I've thought it was cause I sat on a branoh of a tall tree." A party of friends from the North were 00 A route for Cork. The train was late, •"f made frequent stoppages between the stati During one of the stops an official came > examine the tickets. "Where for, L "0>rk," Cork," Cork," "Are you all Cork/ Yes, we are, caned one of the party. "We r* all Cork, and if yer train was the same natf? maybe it would be easier to draw; bii* never «aw each a 'stopper' in my life."

< CRICKET. I I Saron C.C. (Tredegar) v. New Tredegar lilies CC.—Played at Tredegar, on Saturday. ScoresSaron C.C., 43; New Tredegar Lilies, 30. „ Saron C.C. (Tredegar) v. Cyfarthfa C.C (Merthyr). -Played at Tredegar on Whit-Tues- day Scores- Saron {first innings), 13; se- cond innings, 36. Cyiarthfa C.C. (bxst innings), 41; second innings, 34.

Rink Hockey. TREDEGAR y. IIERTHYR. TredegAr Rink Hockey Team achieved an- other victory on Thursday evening, when they met and defeated Merthyr Team by the decisive margin of nine goals to nil. The play of the Ul I winners was distinguished by splendid combin- ation and brilliant forward piay by E. Jenkins. Immediately on starting, Tredegar pressed, and the Merthyr goal-keeper had a very trying time. The shooting of Brown at length pre- vailed. The onslaught was continued with but brief visits to the heme territory, and goals "•fire added by Brown and Jenkins, until half- time six had been placed to their credit. In the second half, Merthyr played more stub- bornly for a time, but the skilful movements of the homesters were too much for them, and goals were added by Brown, Jenkins, and Job- eon, the letter's score being the result of a wry brilliant individual movement the entire length of the "field." Great tredit ia due to the Merthyr team for their stubborn defence, the gca-1-keeper in particular bringing off many magnificent saves. Final; Tredegar, 9 goals; Merthyr, nil. Mr. Davies controlled the game in a thoroughly efficient manner. Have you anything: to Sell? Advertise in our Want Columns, and it Sa as good as sold. I

TROEDYRHIW. ( GONE WITHOUT PAIN, if you try Dr. Wells' i Corn Silk—the quick cure for hard corns, soft corns, old oorns; 7jd. per packet. Agente: Troedyrhiw Co-operative Society. FANCIER'S SUCCESS.—Mr. Wm. Rolls, Yew- j street, obtained two second prizes at Newport;, Dog Show, on Whit-Tuesday. CONCERT.—A sacred concert was held at St. John's Hall, on Sunday evening, in connection with the ladies' and girls' juvenile choirs, who j rendered the test pieces for competition at the eisteddfod to be held at Rhymney on Whit- j Monday. The meeting was presided over by Mr. W. P. Burrows, and the following took part! in the proceedings:—Mrs. D. Morton (Troedy- rhiw), Miss Sarah Jones (Abercanaid) and Mr. Edward Evans (Troedyrhiw). Chorus, Juvenile I Choir; chorus, Ladies' Choir; test piece, Juvenile Choir; test piece, Ladies' Choir. The accompanist was Dr. Evans, of Abercanaid. BoyS' CHOIP-Å t, (!armel Hall, on Sunday evening, a sacred concert was held in connection with the Troedyrhiv -.oioys" Juvenile Choir. j The chair was oeoonied by Mr. J: A. Daniel, solicitor, and there was a large attendance. The programme was as follows :—Solos, Madame Grocutt-Thomas, Madame Ben Davies and Mr. Chris Evans, all of Abercanaid, Mr. William Williams and Master Frank Granville; recita- tions, Mr. Richard Richards and Mrs. Granville (Troedyrhiw). Miss May Daniol was the accompanist. At the close the chairman referred to the loss the country has sustained by the death of the King, and asked the audience referred to the loss the country has sustained by the death of the King, and asked the audience to sing God Save the King," as a short prayer, i and this was done. EL MDDFODICSu-ccEwEs.-TroedyrWw people were delighted when they learned of the successes of the various choirs, on Monday and Tuesday. The Ladies' and Juvenile Choirs obtained the I two first prizes by rendering" Gentle Spring (Holbroke) and Who is Sylvia 1" (D. T- Evans), respectively, at Rhymney, and netted f25 between them. Miss Kate Jones, the popular conductress, and her choir were given a grand receptiqn on their return. The Boys' Choir competed at Cwmaman, on Tuesday, and obtained two second prizes. The band turned out and met Miss Jones and her choirs, who were the first to arrive,, and escorted her to her home, followed by a large crowd. Afterwards the boys were met, and a grand reception awaited them. Mr. W. Pritchard Gough, the conductor, was heartily congratulated. A very pleasing result was that of a young lad named Frank Granville, who took first prize out of 14 com petitors, at the Cwmaman Eisteddfod, for boys' solo. Master Frank was accorded a special reception. DOWN THE DBEP MINE you get Knocks, Bruises, Sprains, Rheumatism, Backache, etc. The champion remedy for these is LLOTD's Al WHITE OIL. It only costs 1/ Agents: Troed- yrhiw Co-operative Society.

MERTHYR VALE. EABNEBT JONES AND CO. For Suits to measure and all manner of Men's- Clothing.—Commerce House, Aberfan. MALE VOICE.-The local male voice party, under the leadership of Mr. F. Ashton, com- peted on Tuesday, at the Rhymney Eisteddfod. Though they did not bring home the prize they came a good second. The party were tinder a little disadvantage as their leader had only just taken over the leadership. MR Dan Evans, Bon Marche, the secretary, made satisfactory arrangements for the journey. CONCERT.—On Thursday a concert, was held( at Aberfan Hall, in connection with the local Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. The artistes were :Soprano, 'Miss Lizzie Jonkins, Cardiff; contralto, Miss Maud Brad- bury, Cardiff; tenor, Mr. William Thomas, Cwmaman; baritone, Mr. Morgan Morgans, Trealaw; comedian, Mr. Ted Davies, Porth; and the accompanist was Mr. George Wilks, Cardiff. Councillor Tom Williams presided. ABERFAN CIIAPF-L--The pulpit of Aberfan C.M. Chapel was occupied on Sunday by tho Rev. D. Cunllo Davies, Machynleth (formerly of Dowlais), who preached two eloqunet. sermons to large congregations. At the evening service he paid a high tribute to the late King Edward as a peacemaker and a ruler. The dead march was played by Miss B. Parry, the congregation upstanding. The dea.d march was also played in most of the other churches. MOUNT HEltMON.-The anniversary of the Mount Hermon Congregational Sunday School, wag w* Xha, morning service was taken by Mr. W. R. Barnett, of Aberfan, his subject being on Naamanjt the Syrian General. The afternoon- and evening were given over to the children who contributed recitations, duets and solos. In the afternoon the Misses Susie and Margretta Williams, of Merthyr, gave two recitations, and the Misses Jayne,.of Merthyr Vale gave a duet. Mr. David Roberts and his quartette party also contributed to the programme. Mr. F. Honeyard and the choir sang several pieces, under the conductorship of Mr. Geo. Cole, senr. Mr. Oliver Jenkins presided at the organ and MissJBessie Arnott at the piano. In the evening Missed Williams again gave recitations and the choir rendered anthems. Both afternoon and evening the church was crowded. On Tuesday the children's anniversary tea was provided in a field at the back of the Grove. After tea numerous games were indulged in. Earlier in the day the scholars, headed by the Troedyrhiw Salvation Army band, paraded the principal streets. The arrangemnets were carried out by the superintendent, Mr. W. Trethowan, senr., assisted by friends.

Merthyr Vale Timbering Competition. The second annual timbering competition for mining students, in connection with the evening school technical classes, under the direction of the organiser, Mr. L J. Williams, was held on Tuesday,at Aberfan, in Messrs. Nixon's colliery yard, in the presence of a large number of people, among whom were noticed several councillors and teachers of mining classes. The first prize, ir), was won by No. 9 contingent, captained by Mr. A. Davies, Aberfan; the second prize,, jES, going to No. 4 contingent, captaiixed by Mr. C. M. Kitto. All the com- petitors are students of Mr. D. B. Hill's classes, Treharris. The adjudicators were Mr. T. Williams, Merthjhr Vale, and Mr. N. Philips, Treharris, who gave their docisiona in detail immediately after, the competititti^w Liter, at a ineofcing of tlie competitors?^'ai||^fheir friends, the chairmah of the Education Qj|l§a&ittee (Alderman E. gave an I and presented the prizes, followed by ä 8 from Councillors Marsh, Williams, Wm. Lewis (Penydarren) and Mr. Phillips.

CEFN COED. DEATH.—We have to record the d-etith of Gwen Mary Wathan, who passed away on Saturday last The deceased, who was only about 17 years of age, was the daughter of Mr. John Wathan, of High-street, and form- erly of Grawen Houses. She had been an invalid Brom childhood. The remains were buried in Tabor graveyard on Wednesday afternoon.

f Cymrodorion y Faenor. The annual meeting of this Society was held at the National School, Pontsticill, on Thursday last, the President (Mr. Thomas Evans) in the chair.—A report of the work done during the year 1909-10 was submitted by the Secretary, which showed that, in addition to the monthly lectures, a very suooessful Eisteddfod was held on New Year's Day, a Children's Reading Cir- cle instituted, and St. David's Day was again worthily celebrated. The number of members is now 32. The balance-sheet showed a satis- factory state of affairs.—The following officers were elected ? President, Rev. D. H. Picton; Vice-preaidents, Mr. Thomas Evans (past presi- dent), Rev. W Llovd, B.A., and Mr. H. W. Richards, Q.C;; treasurer, Rev. R. Morris; sec- retary, Mr. Lewis Evans; Council, Messrs. R. M. Watking, Evan Jones, Silas M. Harris (Sil- fan), Mrs. Richards, and Miss Williams.-It was decided that in future the Society's year should be from May to May.-A resolution was passed requesting the Brecon shire Education Com- mittee to offer scholarships tenable at the an- nual Welsh Summer School.A vote of thanks to the Rector for kindly giving the use of t!he school to the Society, and also to Miss Muriel Rushe for kindly acting as accompanist during the yesuy and to all who had helped the Society concluded the meeting.

The outstanding feature of the railway rettsrns for 1909 is the decline in working expenses, due mainly to economy of locomotive power in re- spect,to goods' trains,

Mr. William Mackenzie, President of to Canadian Northern ltaihray Company, has J..d reoeived a cable from Toronto in tho "follow^? terms :Toronto Boatd of Trade in eou.ø oJ' assembled extend heartiest congratulations inauguration of your steamship service, & n adding another link in binding Dominion r. Motberland. Very proud of your enterpr^: and unite in wishing Mackenzie TVfajm eyst0^ greatest possible success.—-Gage, fteeident- _+- -#- The Cook's Best Friend. I BORWICK'S i ILBAKING POWDER. JK