The Merthyr Express

Merthyr Mourns. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION. The funeral observanoer in Merthyr were of a singularly striking and impressive character. All the shops were cloeeu throughout the day, even the costers refrained from making their accustomed rounds or this, one of their busiest days, and all licensed houses were closed from 12 till 3 o'clock; indeed, many landlords did not open their doors till late in the evening. from early morning the bell of St. David's Church was tolled, and PA intervale the bells of the old Parish Church rung muffled peals. The Town Hall—both the interior and exterior —was draped with black and royal purple, and a portrait of the late King was plaoed in a Conspicuous place just under the balcony out- side the Town Hall. The staircase and rails Inside the Hall were similarly treated, while the Mayor's chair in the Council Chamber, and the Mayoral bench, were also deeply draped, He worked being carried out by the employees of Messrs. R. T. Jones and Co. Flags Boated half-mast from the Town Hall, the Parish Church, Cyfarthfa Castle, and many private and business houses; business premises were shuttered or had blinds drawn, and thou- sands of people showed their sympathy by wear- ing black, while many ladies also wore black rosettee. The day was truly one of deep mourning in the loyal borough. CORPORATION'S SYMPATHY. Jost after 12 o'clock a special meeting of the Corporation was held The Mayor (Coun. V T .James), who wore his scarlet robe and chain of office and a black rosette, presided, and there were also present Ald. J. Harpur, Enoch Morrell (chairman of the Education Authority), J. M. Berry, T. J Evans, Ivor Abraham, D. W. Jones, R. Evans, and Andrew Wilson, Councillors R. P. Rees, A. W. Houl- Non, J Davies (Dowlais), Isaac Edwards, W. Griffiths, W. Lewis (Penydarren), J. W. Lewis, H. M. Lloyd, Dd John, F. Pedler, J. Davies (Cyfarthfa), F. S. Simons, D. Phillips, Dan Thomas, D. J Lewis, N. F Hankey, L. M. Jones, Thomas Williams, W. T. G. Marsh, D. Jones, W. Jones, E. Edwards, W. Lewis (Tre- harris), with the Town Clerk (Mr. T. Aneuryn Rees), who wore his wig and robe, Mr. J. E. Biddle (deputy town clerk}, Mr. W R. Harris (borough controller), Mr. T. F. Harvey (bor- ough surveyor), Mr E. Stephens (clerk to the Education Authority), MT. W. Probert (deputy rierk), Dr. Duncan (medical officer of health), Mr. Isaac J. Williams (director of Evening Sohools), and other officials. The Mayor, after referring to the sad tocasion, moved the following resolution:— "The mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, moved with the most heartfelt grief at the death of their beloved Sovereign, his Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII., Emperor of India, do herewith convey to his Most Gracious Majesty the King, Queen Alexandra, and the Royal Family an ex- pression of deep and sincere sympathy in their great affliction and irreparable loss, and they do record their admiration of the exemplary reign of his Most Gracious Majesty and their appreciation of the innumerable benefits he has bestowed upon the British Empire by his wise and benefi- cent rule." The Mayor said: The King, during his short, but eventful reign, by his gxeal qualities of mind and heart, commanded the rospect and admiration of all nationalities, and also earned the undying gratitude and affection of his people by his constant endeavours to forward all movements which had for their object the amelioration and advancement of his subjects. As Welshmen we shall ever remember the interest, the late King took in tho creation of a University for Wales. I venture to think his name will go down to prosperity as the greatest peacemaker among nations. Aid. Enoch Morrell briefly seconded the resolution, and :t was passed in siienre, all die members present rising to their fees. The Mayor took advantage of the mournful occasion to refer very fittingly to the terrible pit disaster at Whitehaven, and, in moving a vote of sympathy and condolence with the be- eeaved families, intimated his intention to apen a fund, rbJcb he said he would head with a subscription of five guineas (hear, hear). This vote wat. also seconded by Alderman Morrell, and carried in silence, the Council agtsin rising A wreath was sent to Windsor in the name at the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. It was composed of laurels, surmounted on op- posite sides, with sprays representing the Welsh harp. One spray was composed of GBes of the valley, harvest liberty roses, woton leaves and choice foliage, and the other of large hiphetos roses, violets, smilax, and aspuxagus fern. The wreath was surmounted with the Royal Crown, composed of the lilies af the valley, orchids, and white roses. The ones-bars of the wreath at the base was composed of harvest roses. In the oentre of the wreath, the Merthyr Borough coat of-arms stood out conspicuously, the whole being a triumph of floral art. The following inscrip- tion was placed in the oentre: "A tribute from the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the loyal Borough of Merthyr Tydfil."

Memorir Services. Several memorial v <oes were held in the town, the Mayor and Corporation attending that at St. David's Church. A prooession, marshalled by Mr. Wilson (Chief Constable), was formed in Castle-street al 12.30, an march- ed through Castle-street, past Ynysgau Chapel, along Victoria-street, and up High-street to the church. First came the Merthyr Detach- ment of the 5th Batt. Welsh Regiment, headed by the Battalion Band, under the command of Lieut. H. Hartley Southey (Major F. T. James being with the Corporation); then followed a good muster of the Borough Police, under the command of Chief Constable Wilson and Chief our part and duty as the great King did his _1 as the head of the family in England King Edward was so well known to all busses of society that he had won their hean..• :K! affections. One or the greatest tributes iii.,Lt could accordoii to any man was paid to King Edward in Parliament by the Labour Member who said there were thou- sands of the masses of the people, men, women, and children, who had learned to honour and love King Edward. That was a magnificent tribute to the highest in the realm. He reached down to those in the humblest positions in life and merited their affections. Are we not to learn something from this? We have, indeed, one prominent lesson, namely, his honesty of purpose, his great sense of duty, and the magnificent way in which he performed it Although great as he was he was often tired and worn out with the affairs of State, and on many occasions he would seek relief and relaxation by attending the theatre or some other festive gathering It was a great help to him, and he was wise to have recourse to such relief and relaxation But the great lesson of his life was his deei. sense of duty, he did his duty honestly and fearlessly for the sake of his pouple. He never allowed himsoif to be connected with cliquism. He was neither a Liberal nor a Tory. He was the same to all, and he sought the welfare of his people. Although he is no longer amongst us as the great potentate, the great guide and leader of his people, we cannoi forget him, and we are the inheritors of hi.- great example. Let us try to learn something from his life and example, and above all give thanks to God for having given us so great a Sovereign, to cultivate the spirit of resigna- tion, and say "Thy will be done." At the close of the address the Rector announced that a collection would be taken on behalf of the relatives of the victims of the Whitehaven disaster, and he appealed for a generous response. The offertory was taken during the singing of the hymn -r _0 After the singing of "Now the Labourer's task is o'er," the organist (Mr. Wm. Lewis) played the Dead March in "Saul," the con- gregation standing meanwhile, and the service closed with the benediction pronounced by the I Rev. J. M. Jones. THE SERVICE AT PONTMORLAIS CHAPEL. MERTHYR. The Welsh memorial service at Pontmcyrlais Chapel was quiet but none the less solemn- a sincerely mournful spirit pervading the whole edifice. A large congregation was present. The proceedings were conducted by the Rev. John Thomas (Zoar), and there were also pre- sent --The Revs. H O. Hughes, Shiloh; W. A. Jones, Zion, Twynyrodyn; D G. Evar D. L. Jones and W R. Jones, Tabernacle; T. Williams, Ynysgau, and W. Evans, Sal The Rev. H. O. Hughes having read a pori of Scripture, and the Rev. W. Evans nay*; engaged in prayer, the Rev. J Thomas said 11. vas very appropriate for them to meet there ind bow before Almighty God on the occasion of the burial of King Edward VII., and to pay the last tribute of respect to the mortal remains of one who had won by his numerous acts of mediation the title of "Tangnefeddwr" (Peace- maker), and one who had undoubtedly the cause of humanity at heart. The Rev. D. G. Evans then addressed the meeting. He detailed the many kind and noble actions of the late King, how he went, when Prince of Wales, on a tour through Canada, and thus welded the bond of affection between the two countries; and then to India, after the mutiny of 1857, going from village to village, amidst the plaudits of the populace, which un- doubtedly had a salutary influence in stemming the evil effects of that great rising. But the country had, in a great measure, prepared, as it ware, the Prince of Wales for his accession to the throne as King, and which had had an effect for good afterwards^—a sure sign of the increasing growth of intelligence and improve- ment in the country. fully taxed, and the members of the Dowlais 1 Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, together with the following officers, attended in uniform: Major D. T. Jenkins, V D. (in command); Chief Surgeon Dr. H Lewis- Hughes, J.P.; Supt. Treas. T. R. Nicholas; Supt. Secretary \rthur Lucas; First Officer McMurray, and '-ond Officer S. Jones. They were joined ah by a smar* contingent of the Boy Scouts, ar.iivd in regulation kit, who had been previously drilled in the Central Schools Yard by Major D. T. Jenkins. The service throughout was deeply impres- sive, and the musical portion, under the direc- tion of Mr. B. R. S. Frost (choirmaster), was a bright and inspiring feature. In addition to special Psalms, Myles Foster's elegy, "The Souls of the Righteous are in the Hands of od"—the soprano solo being beautifully sung Master A. H. Williams-was rendered with ill chorus, together with the hymns, "Chri6t will gather in His own," "Now the labourer's task is o'er," and the late King's favourite, "O God, our Help in Ages Past." A selection of choice organ musio was effectively played by Mr. W. J. ^Vatkins, F.R.C.O., as follows: Be- fore the s vice, "0 IW in the Lord" and Chopin's "Marche Funebre"; during the ser- vice, the "Dead March" in "Saul," the congre- gation remaining standing with bowed heads; I and after the Benediction, Guilmant's "Funeral March." I WELSH FREE CHURCH SERVICE. Under the auspices of the Council of the Evangelical Free Charohes, two memorial ser- vices were organised. The Welsh gathering in Hermon C.M. Chapel was conducted by the Rev. J. Myddfai Jones Calf aria, Caeharris (president of the Council), who occupied the chair. In his introductory address^ the rev. gentleman, referring to the melancholy event I which had caused them to assemble that day, said that our Empire and the whole civilised world had been moved by the death of the I King to deep sorrow, mangled with praise. "I beloved Principality, in its educational and commercial welfare, he displayed an unvarying deep affection. We honour him and love him for his philanthropy, and for his warm per- sonal support of every form of charitable en- deavour. In this he was representative of the nation's best. He fulfilled in his own measure the great prophecy of the Psalm—'that he shav judge the poor cf the people, he shaU save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.' As an ambassador of peace, he evinced his true sympathy with men for war and international jealousies spell ruin on every hand. Cases of national calamity always drew out his tenderesf solicitude. He mani- fested a genuine interest iD the work of the Christian churches throughout his Dominions, and he came into direct association with many religious movements. Our thoughts are not lvh-Jiy with the dead. The Queen-Mother is near our hearts to-day. She stands at the grave, in inexpressible grief-& woman who has i lost awhile the one who had been her nearest; and dearest for 47 years, and the touch of sorrow has made her kin to all her subjects.; Another also, with his Consort, claims our thought and prayer-King George V. We wel- oome him sincerely to the Throne of England,; and we rejoice tnaf as the son of the most i famous monarch the world has seen, he has declared that it will be his great aim and am- bition to follow in King Edward's steps. He has been suddenly called to & position of grandeur, albeit a position of responsibility. It needs both a wise and a good man to sus- tain the dignity and honour of the Throne on which Victoria. the Beloved and Edward the Peacemaker have sat. Therefore, with you and with his subjects unto the furthermost bounds of the Empire, T ^av this day, and from this plaoe in the Ch h of Christ—God save the King'" At the olose, Mi B. King (organist) played the "Dead March n "Saul," and as the as- sembly dispersed, Beethoven's "Funeral March." The other voluntaries rendered by Mr. King were: "0 Rest in the Lord" (from

KING EDWARD VII. MEMORIAL SERVICES. SCENES AT ST. DAVID'S CHURCH, MERTHYR, ( Inspector Phillips. They were succeeded by the Mayor ana Corporation (the names are given in the report of the meeting of the Coun- I cil), P.S. Gwilym Davies carrying the goid < mace, which was draped with crape. Next came the representatives of the Loyal Uam- brian Lodge of Freemasons (No. 110), as fol- lows:—Bros. Coi. J J. Jones, W.M.; P.M.'s: W R. Harris, Duncan Macdon&ld, S. Sand- brook, R. R. Davis. John Morgan, J. Prag, EL Gittelshon, D. C. Evans, Chas. W. Jones, T Nibloe, A. I. Freedman, Bros. R. T. H. Gittelshon, D. C. Evans, Chas. W. Jones, T Nibloe, A. I. Freedman, Bros. R. T. Jones, M. D. Goodman, John Rogers, J. E. Kenshoie, M. Goodman, F A. Phillips, Ed. Jones, J. C. Freedman, Henry Bailey, W. White, H Jones, W. Francis, J Francis, T. B. Greene, Arthur L. Jones, W. G. Howell, W. G. Stone, J. Holland, W Packham, T. S. Edwards, W. G. David, Theo. Jones, D. Ca.meron, A. H. Brown, E. Humphreys, W. R. Cohen, and Henry Owen; also Bro. F. W. Pool, No. 2357, Barry; and Bro. W. Lewis, Carmarthen They were followed by the representatives of the Merthyr Chamber of Trade; members of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, in- cluding Bros. J. N. Zetterstrom, K.O.M., P.G. Sec.; P. J. Owen, K.O.M., P G.Treas., Tom Pritchaid, K.O.M., S. J Whitbread, K.O.M.; A. T Smith, K.O.M.; Osborne Williams, C.P.; W Billingsley, K.O.M-; C. Seymour, C.P., F. Hunter, C-P H. B. Taylor, C.P., and others. Then came Mr A. Gay, postmaster of Merthyr, and the postal staff; members of the Merthyr Borough Ambulance Brigade, in charge of Chief Officer Daniel Davies, and afterwards the general public The band did not play en route to the march, but on arrival at the sacred edifice, the Territorials and Police opened out, so as to give precedence of entry to the Mayor and Corporation, the band playing Chopin's "Maiche Funebre." AT ST. DAVID'S CHURCH The service was announced to begin at one o'clock, but long before this hour crowds of people had assembled in High-street. The doors were opened at half-past twelve, and the side aisles and gallery were quickly filled. For the Mayor and his entourage the centre aisles had been reserved. The procession reached the church shortly before one o'clock, and as the Mayor entered, preceded by his mace bear- er, the congregation rose, and remained stand- ing until all who accompanied his worship had taken their allotted places. They were followed by other worshippers, and soon the church was crowded They were not aD churchpeople; many Nonconformists were present, and the majority were in blaok. The chancel of the church, the pulpit, and reading desk, were draped with black and purple, wreaths and crosses of flowers and evergreens had been placed in the windows; the font had also been draped and evergreens depended from the front of tne gallery. These were only outward signs of the deep sorrow which all felt at the loss of a Sovereign who had won the affections of I all classes of his subjects. It was a solemn service. Although there was such a large con- gregation there was no bustle inside the church, but a very severential air. Grief was depicted on every countenance; even the singing was subdued as befitted the occasion. While the congregation were assembling the organist played a solemn voluntary "Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire And lighten with celestial fire." After this, the following passages were chanted:— "I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in Me, though I he were dead, yet shall he live: and whoso- ever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." "I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God; Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another." "We Drought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Following the opening prayer the 27th Psalm was sung by choir and congregation; then came the Benedictus, after which the Apostles' Creed was said. The lesson was taken from I. Thessalonians, 4th chapter, 13-18 verses, which was read by Mr. Cornish. After this the choir and congregation joined in singing the hymn "King of Kings, Eternal Father, God of Love and God of Might," to the tune "Austria." Prayers followed, sup- plication being made on behalf of the Queen- Mother and all the members of the Royal Family. The hymn "0 God, our help in ages past" was then feelingly sung to the tune "St. Ann," and afterwards thanks were offered to God for the blessings bestowed upon us during the reign of King Bdward, and a prayer said on bahalf of King George, that "Justice, truth and holiness, peace and love, and all those virtues which adorn the christian pro- fession might flourish in his days." LESSONS OF KING EDWARD'S LIFE. Then the Rector (Rev. D. Lewis) ascended the pulpit, and after crossing himself delivered a short address. He said it was not his inten- tion to indulge in any panegyric setting forth the virtues of the late King Edward. The good deeds and noble virtues of the late King had been well expressed by a thousand pens and tongues throughout this country and Europe, and there was little that could be added. King Edward was well known abroad, in some respects as well known as he was in the United Kingdom. Great was his name- he was known as the great pacificator-and his sudden departure came upon all with in- creased sorrow—overwhelming sorrow be- cause of its suddenness. What does it teach us? That death is the mighty conqueror still. Our hearts and the hearts of millions of people in this country go forth now to St. George's Chapel, where one who was great and powerful is now confined to his narrow cell, just as the humblest of his subjects-it may be a pauper iq some little country vil- lage. Death is the great leveller. One recalls the words of the poet who said: "Preach, teach, and study as we will, Death is the mighty teacher still." There we behold the power of death, and it reminds us of the shortness of our sojourn ir» this world. The Great King of Terror comes sooner or later, and it behoves us to 1 learn tho lessons, they will enable us to do 1 "Brief life is here our portion." After the collection "Now the labourer's task is o'er," was sung. This was followed by the Welsh hymn, "O Fryniau Caersalem," after which the Rector pronounced the Benediction. Then the organist (Mr P Birmingham), who had accom- panied the hymns with great taste, played the Dead March in "Saul," the congregation standing meanwhile. The National Anthem was next sung, followed by the Recessional hymn, "Soldiers of Christ, Arise." The musical part of the service was excel- lently rendered by the choirs of St. David's, Tydfil's Well, and the Parish Church, under the direction of Mr Percy Birmingham, F G.O., I.S.M., whose magnificent playing was a rare treat, especially Handel s Dead March in "Saul," and Chopin's "Funeral Marches." Credit is due to the churchwardens, who had made arrangements to accommodate the visitors. It was not their fault that hundreds had to be refused admission. Had the church been twice as .large it would have been filled The ladies had also displayed great taste in draping and arranging the wreaths, crosses, and flowers. The wardens and sidesmen re- sponsible for carrying out the arrangements were: Mr. T. Gunter and Mr. Geo. Hansard, churchwardens of St David's Church, assisted by Mr. Henry Owen, churchwarden at Parish dhurch, while the following sidesmen took up various positions in the church :—Messrs. C. H. Flooks, Dan Davies, T. L. Dancer, Dd. Evans, W W .Meredith, Tom Evans, W. Temby, J Woolands, W H. Roberts, S. D. Gav, Howell Davies, James Davies (Avenue), R. Pick; W Thomas, D Hopkins, and J. Jones from the Parish Church; and Messrs. D. Davies, Roger Williams and W. Taylor, from Quar Church. The following ladies were responsible for the floral tributes and the draping of the church :—Mesdames C. Wilkins, W. W, Jones, Howfield, and Miss Howfield, Mrs. Griffiths and Misses Griffiths (Pencaemawr), Mrs. J. T. Harrap, Misses G. Lewis, Webster, Hansard, Edwards, Meredith, Astle, A. Price, Jones, C. Williams, Evans, C. Bayley, Jones, Owens, Morgan and Miss May Seal, Troedyrhiw Bryn. The service lasted from one until half-past two o'clock. The band afterwards took up a position in Newcastle-street. The Mayor and Corporation walked back to the Town Hall, His Worship and the aldermen and councillors remaining on the steps as the Territorials marched by, the Mayor standing at the "salute." The soldiers, with the police and postals staffs and band playing martial airs, then marched up Newcastle-street, through Thomastown, coming out near the old Parish Church. The polioe turned off into Graham- street, and the Territorials continued the march to the Drill Hall, where they were dismissed. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL SERVICES. Two memorial services were arranged by the Merthyr and District Free Church Council— a Welsh service at Pontmorlais Calvinistic Methodist Church, and an English service at Market Square Congregational Church. At Market Square Church, which was com- fortably full, the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, pastor of Hope Church, presided, and appropriate ad- dresses were given by the Rev. J. Lloyd Wil- liams, pastor of Park Baptist Church, and the Rev. Jacob Jones, pastor of Bethesda Church. The opening hymn was "0, God, our help in ages past," after the singing of which, the Rev. loan Davies, of Twynyrodyn, read the 90th Psalm. Then the hymn, "Nearer, my God, to thee," was sung, the Rev T. P. Lloyd, of Ainon, afterwards offering prayer. This was followed by the hymn, "From Heavenly Jeru- salem's Towers." An address was then given by the Rev. J. Lloyd Williams. He spoke of King Edward's popularity with all classes of his subjects, and then went on to refer to his wonderful devo- tion to duty. As an illustration of this he mentioned that on the day of his death King Edward engaged in the transaction of Stato affairs, while the dav before he reoeived the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Mr. Wil- liams next referred to King Edward's sym- pathy with all classes and conditions of peo- ple, high and low, rich and poor. Allusion was also made to his late Majesty's interest in the working classes, and particularly in the hous- ing problem. Mr. Williams then touched on Kin? Edward's attitude towards religion, and made special reference to his interest in the Free Churches, pointing out that during his reign Nonconformists were first recognised in Court circles. Not only so, but the late King had built chapels for the Primitive Me- thodists. Mr. Williams also alluded to the late King's practicalt interest in the Salvation Army The hymn, "For ever with the Lord," was next sung. After which, the Rev. Jacob Jones delivered a short address. He said that in our own land, and our great Dominion beyond the seas, men felt themselves bereaved as of a parental relation. Such an event had a message important enough to bring us together even in the sanctuary of God, and what added to the solemnity of the hour was the thought that there was a moment coming when our life would be re-lived on earth. It was now such a moment in regard to our late Sover- eign. Between his last breath and the lower- ing of his coffin into its last resting-place, King Edward lived his life over again in the ,thoughts, affections, and conversations of mil- lions of his subjects. The history of his life, extending over nearly seventy years, the allot- ted time of human existence, was re-told. Gen- erations unborn would pronounce upon him, and upon his reign, a judgment more mature and just than was possible for us to do in the mist of our tears. What that judgment would be we may not care to prophesy, and yet we had a secret conviction that the name of King Edward the Seventh would lose none of its matchless splendour on its way down the ages; his outstanding characteristics were such as would ensure for him an honourable place in human memory for many generations. The late King was so human that he created around him an atmosphere of goodwill and a feeling of comradeship everywhere. He never failed to convince all olasses of men that he was pre. eminently a man of the finest quality and of the noblest type. He was taught and trained I to be such even from his infancy. Nor did he lack any of the qualities essential to a truly Royal and imposing personage. After refer- ring to His Majesty's personal kindness, the rev. gentleman spoke of the fine spirit of toler- ation which be always manifested in his atti tude towards all religious s?cts and creeds, and hig reverence for the Sabbath* "• I u I ihe Rev. W. A. Jones followed, and is Very} eloquent terms went over the life of King Ed-» ward, pointing out the noble traits in his char- i acter and his great love for humanity, wnioh had won for him the respect not only of Eng- land, but the whole world; it was not only England that was in sorrow that day, but the wide world. He instanced how the residents of the alums of London vied with one another in getting a bit of black to show their respect for their dead monarch. He referred to the pathetic Bcene of King George V. and the Kaiser kneeling at the bier of King Edward the Peacemaker a circumstance which he hoped would have an influence on the future peace of the world. Mr. E. T. Davies, F.R.C.O., then played the "Dead March" in "Saul" on the beautiful organ with fine effect, the congregation up- standing. The Rev. John Thomas here mentioned that they, as Nonconformists, without doubt, owed King Edward a debt of gratitude, and said that on more than one occasion he had pleaded for fair play for Nonconformists. During the Jubilee festivities of the late Queen Victoria, certain arrangements bad been made by the authorities ignoring the loaders of Nonconform- ity. King Edward (then the Prince of Wales) intimated that if those were the arrangements, he would no* attend, and he was very doubtful whether his mother would. He hoped that the affecting scene of King Edward and the Kaiser, previously referred to, would have the effect that, whatever the temptation, no war would ever be waged between England and Germany. The following hymns were sung with great fervour, Mr. E. T. Davies presiding at the organ :Iesu, Cyfaill flenaid ou," "Mor dded- wydd yw y rhai drwy ffydd," "Cofia'n gwlad, Benllywydd tirion," "0 Arglwydd Dduw Rhag- luniaeth," and "Duw Mawr, pa beth a welaf draw?" The Benediction closed a very memor- able meeting. < JEWISH MEMORIAL SERVICK. A service was also held at the Jewish Syna- gogue, Merthyr, which was crowded. loyal Jews attending from all parts of the district. There were many outward signs of mojirning, and many of those present wept during the ser- I vice. A white curtain was drawn in front of the ark, and the reading desk and pulpit were also covered with white, as on the Day of the Atonement. The special form of servioe drawn up by the Chief Rabbi was used, and a sermon was preached by the Rev. Isaac Aarons Tak- ing as his text, "And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord," "Whatsoever the King did pleased all the people, he said: —It would be difficult to recall the time wfhen the death of any man, any king, caused so keen and bitter a sense of personal loss as that of King Edward. He set up a model which others. may try to imitate with benefit His benevo- lent and assiduous attentions to the poor and afflicted were unremitting. His life can be summed up in the words, "And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord." Prooeeding, he said: There is sorrow in mil- lions of hearts to-day, but nowhere is that sorrow deeper and more genuine than amopg the remnant of Israel. Zion hath said, "I am desolate, a captive, removing to and fro"; that is to say, we Jews have been hated, persecuted, and driven from country to country, and God, through Isaiah xlix., 23, declared, "Kings shall be thy nursing fathers," viz.: guardians, pro- tectors. Surely, Isaiah's prophecy refers to our beloved King Edward of blesaed memory. Truly to us he was one of God's messengers, who held "the soeptre of justice in his right hand." To English Jews it may be pardoned if, in the freshness and intensity of our grief, we should think in our bereavement as Rabbi Jehudah, the Prince, thought of the death of Marcus Aurelius, whose intimat-o friendship he enjoyed, and exclaim, "Alas! the sacred bond of true friendship is snapped asunder." The period between Passover and Pentecost is the time when our greatest sorrows happened, and now at this mournful season of the Jewish year, this great trouble has befallen us; for, indeed, we may say of him, "A prince is fallen in Israel." In him all the Jews throughout the world have lost a good friend. We have in no age and under no other ruler enjoyed such peace and happiness as under the benign sway of good King Edward and his pious mother, our late noble Queen Victoria, of blessed memory. Abroad the voice of the Jew has uttered the deep lament at the sudden loss which this great nation has sustained. We, his loyal and loving subjects, deem it our saored duty to make our history record his undying name together with tha.t of his Royal mother. Not only British Jews, but our brethren the world over, knew his worth, and feel his loss, and mourn his death; but the tribute which can be most fitly paid to his dear memory to-dav is, "And all Israel and Judah loved him. He was on intimate terms with the leaders of our com- munity, and honoured those who deserved his honour; indeed, he was our friend, as he was to all his subjects. He was a lover of peaoe and a pursuer of peace, and always did the right thing at the right time. So that we may say of him, "Whatsoever the King did pleased all the people." Such is the epitaph which best befits our late King. His was a glorious life and reign, in which all was peace. Having accomplished every task with energy, his end was peace, and "he died the death of the righteous." Doubtless, he who worked so well on earth is enjoying blessed repose in heaven, and there meeting with a crowning reward of a well-spent life. The rev. gentleman then ex- pressed sympathy with the Queen-Mother and the Royal Household, and concluded with the prayer composed by the Chief Rabbi for the occasion. The Rev. E. Bloom conducted the Hebrew portion of the servioe.

Day of Mourning at Dowlais. I The observance on Friday last as a day of mourning, in aooordanoe with the Royal pro- clamation, was lovally and reverently honoured at Dowlais, the places of business being closed, and employment generally was at a standstill. Religious servioea were arranged in the town, and drew large congregations, whitefc the public pief and condolence were also demonstrated in other ways. SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S. A solemn memorial service, corresponding tn almost every particular with that at St. Paul's, was held at St. John's Parish Church, the Rev. Llrvn-yn M. Williams, R.D. (Rector), who was assisted by all the clergy of the parish, ofticiat- iOf. The cacloitbv. of the sacred edifice was The rulera of the nations and the represents- tives of the people of the universe followed the dead Monarch to his grave, and bowed in silence. No man could tell the extent of our lose, as no man could define the great person- ality oif King Edward VII. His was a strong, winning personality, very humane in all his doings, kingly, indeed, in all his dealings. He knew instinctively the way to deal with varied personalities, to overcome great obstacles with. ease, to apply principles with a pure motive to the happiness of mankind. War had been made less possible, and the assurance of peace made stronger; the march of humanity bad been made easier on the road of progress and perfection. We have lost a great king, a sym- pathetic man, and a Christian. The rich and poor had lost a sinoore friend. "The British Empire," said the speaker in conclusion, "should come out of this great trial lighter in her ideals, stronger in faith, and purer in character to the glory of God. Long live the n«w King!" The ministers who also took part were: The Revs. R. M. Rhys, Bryn Seion, who read a passage of Scripture; Dr. EL D. Jones, Her- mon; and Peter Price, B.A., Bethania, who engaged in prayer. The Rev. J. H. Hughes, Penywetrn, delivered an able address, in the course of which he stated that every king should be a leader. It was the old custom. King Edward was a leader in three senses: (1) In toleration. He stood for fair play for all sects and creeds; he treaded Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Jews, and Nonconformists aJike. (2) In peace-making. He wouid be known as "Edward the Peacemaker." His first act upon ascending the throne was to make peace in Africa, and he followed this up in our European relations. (3) In philanthropic and social mat- ters. He took great interest in all matters affecting the happiness of the people. He was a good landlord, and encouraged temperance on his estates. He took a deep interest in var- ious dharities and hospitals, and in lessening the pain of the suffering. He was ever ready to assist the needy and the helpless. Mr. Hughes concluded by expressing a wish that King George V would follow in his father's steps. During the service, Mr. Tom George gave a powerful interpretation of the solo, "The Trum- pet shall sound," and as the strains of the "Dead March" in "Saul" pealed forth from the organ, at which Mr J. T' Jones presided, the members of the congregation rose from their seats, and stood in silence until the close. In- tense fervour characterised the singing, which was led by Mr. D. S. Powell (preoentor). The hymns included "0! Anfeidrol rym y canad," "Beth sydd imi yn y byd," and "Duw Mawr! pa beth a welaf draw?" A collection was made at the doors on behalf of the families of the victims of the Whitehaven mining disaster The organist also played Chopin's "Marche Funebre" and Mendelssohn's "Funeral March." ENGLISH FREE CHURCH SERVICE. The memorial service of the United English Free Church Services waa held in Beulah Bap- tist Chapel, where Inspector John Edwards, Ebenezer (vice-chairman and treasurer of the Council) presided. Selected hymns were spirit- edly rendered by the congregation, under the preoentoxship of Mr. J. Herbert Harris, and the solo, "Sleep on, beloved," by Mr. Tom Phillips, was a pleasing contribution, greatly appreciated. The Biblical lesson was read by the Rev. C. M. Clarke, Mission Hall, and prayer offered by the Revs. T. S. Davies, lfor, and James Williams, Beulah. The Rev. Thomas Bowen, Elizabeth-street, delivered the "Memoriam Address." He said: —The Scripture words which came to my mind when preparing for this memorial service are those in the Book of Zeohariah, chap. 12, and the lltb verse: "In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning } of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon; and the land shall mourn, every family apart." Ours is no mere formal service to-day. The nation is bereaved; we are solemnised in the presence of death, and we are here to worship the Lord of our life and death. The blow des- cended suddenly, and a wave of deep emotion is eweeping over the country. We are not here simply to pronounoe eulogy either. With much eloquence has the Press, not only of our own country, but of Europe, eulogised the great qualities of our dead Sovereign, and full par- ticulars of his biography have been placed in the hands of old and young, so that "he who runs may read.' Amongst the monarchs of the world, he stood conspicuous. Sufficient testi- mony to that is the historic soene of to-day, wher what is mortal of him is carried to its resting-place. He was taken away from us at a moment when he could least be spared, and tha' fact only accentuates our poignant sorrow. His reign was short—one of the shortest in the annals of our land. Vastly important, however, were its crowded events, so that it will go down in history as one of its brightest periods. There lis a grandeur and something incomparably im- pressive in a nation's tears. There is in sorrow a sanctifying influence when it passes into a religious sentiment, and when we can say with profound reflection, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord.' Hie record was made unique by one unbroken purpose which he pursued. He ) had to follow an illustrious Queen- Viotoria the Beloved. Through bis prodigious influence, we have learned to set a new value upon mon- arohy. It no longer spells tyranny, despotism, and arbitrary power. Every minister, every philanthropist, every social reformer has had in him an ally and a sympathiser. He was never a partisan. Never did he come into oollision with the people. AU through his reign his influenoe was qxerted with unfailing tact practical wisdom, complote impartiality' humaneness, love of peace. In all the social and public events of the four kingdoms he took kn active and le interest. Towards our I "Elijah") and "Prayer" (by Brnoe Steane). Mr. Edward Roberts, solioitor, the hon. secre- tary of the Free Church Counoil, made the ex- oellent general arrangements for the servioea. AT OTHER CHURCHES. The Roman Catholic .community engaged in a memorail service at 9.30 a.m. at St. Illtyd's Church, the celebrant being the Right Rev. Canon Lucan, O.S.B., and a pronounced so- lemnity and impressiveness marked the pro- ceedings. On Sunday, at the close of the afternoon school, a children's service was held at the Beulah English Baptist Chapel to commemor- ate the death of our late King. The service was opened by a hymn, followed by a prayer. Portions of scripture suitable to the occasion were read by Mr. Rhys Morris, and a short ad- dress on the life and character of King Ed- ward was given by the superintendent, Mr. Edward Williams. The preoentor, Mr. Jno. J Herbert Harris, was responsible for the selec- tion of hymns, and the organ was presided ovar by Mr. I B. King.-A similar service was held at the Beulah branch school, Pantscallog. Ivor Congregational Church Sunday School also held a memorial service to the late King Edward, on Sunday afternoon, on the lines suggested by the Sunday School Union. The superintendent (Mr. Tom WillialWl) was the chairman, and Mr. J G. Rees (Royal Stores) gave an interesting address on the life and leign of King Edward. Mr. W. G. Evans pre. sided at the organ and suitable hymns were rendered.

FOCHRIW A public memorial service to the late King was held at Carmel Congregational Chapel, Fochriw, on Friday, when the Foohriw Ambul- ance Brigade, headed by the Foohriw Brass Band, and followed by the general public, marched to the chapel. FuneraJ marches were played by the band, under the direction of Mr. Mantle. The Rev Isaac Roderick presided at the chapel, and said that they had met to mourn the loss of King Edward VIL, who was one of the greatest monarchs that sat on the British Throne. He had a great regard for Wales. He visited her Eisteddfodau, her uni- versities, and other national institutions in the land.—Coun. John Jones said that King Ed- ward came to the Throne of England during the South African War, when the nations of Europe were pointing their fingers at the Brit- ish flag; but tho King, with his tact and wisdom, united all the nations of Europe in the bond of love and peaoe.—Dr. Davies said King Edward's interest in the welfare of his subjects was very *ide. He was Sovereign Head of the Order of St. John of Jlem-a. department of which was the St. John Ambulance Associ- ation. During his late Majesty's reign, the Association made great strides. His late Maj- esty took great interest in the health of his people. His late Majesty's interest and ex- ample were very far-reaching, and now we mourned for a king who was m full sympathy witii his subjects welfare.—The Rev. Moses S Young also spoke—The "Dead March" was played by the Band, and Mr. T. Walters played an appropriate funeral march on the organ at th* oioee. A collection in aid of the widows and orphans in the Whitehaven disaster was made, and a substantial sum realieec1.

King George's Message to his People. "PROFOUNDLY TOUCHED" BY THE EMPIRE'S SORROW The following letter from the King has been received by the Home Secretary:— Harlborough House, 22nd May, 1910L To my People,— The voice of affection ana or loveug tro/o- tion to the memory of my dear father which has come from every part of the Empire, the outward public demonstratidns, especially those in the Capital during the two stages of his passing to his last resting place, and the pathetic manner in which vast multitudes of his loving subjects patiently and reverently awaited opportunity to pay a last tribute to his memory, have profoundly touched me and my whole family. A sorrow so sudden and unlooked for might well have been overwhelming. But the senti- ments evoked by it have made me realise that it is a loss common to me and my peo- ple: they share it with me: I do not stand alone. With such thoughts I take courage, aDd I hoopefully look into the future; strong jn my faith in God, trusting my people, and cherish- ing the laws and constitution of my beloved country,, _TOKGg. R.I.

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