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MERTHYR FLOWER SHOW, JULY 19th, 1866. ALL ENTRIES must be made on or before SATURDAY, the 14TH. All Specimens must be in the Market House before Nine o'clock on the morning of the Show. [5552 THE LIBRARY PIC-NIC. THE ANNUAL PIC-NIC of the Members of the Merthyr Library is appointed to take • place on the old ground near MORLAIS CASTLE, on THURSDAY, the 5th August.. Persons desirous of having the privilege to supply Refreshments, will be pleased to send their Tenders to the < Secretary by Eight p.m. on Tuesdav next. Merthyr Library, July 10th, 1866. [5551 PONTYPRIDD LITERARY INSTITUTE. < DISTRIBUTION OF VALUABLE PRIZES IN AID OF THE LIBRARY. JTHE Committee of the above Institution direct public attention to the following list of Valuable Articles which, with many others, amounting together to upwards of TWO HUNDRED PRIZES, ] from 40 Guineas to not less than Five Shillings, will be publicly Drawn for in the presence of several influential Gentle- ] Ben, at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEW INN HOTEL, on TUESDAY, the 9tb of October, 1866. It is intended 1 also to exhibit the Prizes on the Monday previous to the Drawing. LIST OF PRINCIPAL P R I Z E S FIBST PRIZE—A HANDSOME FINE-TONED NEW ROSE-WOOD PIANOFORTE, VALUE FORTY GUINEAS. VALUE. VALUE. VALUE. PRIZE GUINEAS. I PRIZE GUINEAS. PRIZE GUINEAS. 2nd—A fullsizeci Harmonium by 7th-Good Silver Lever Watch 5 15th -Good Pair.of Blankets Ii Alexandre 20 8th-Saddlea,ndBridle. 5 16th—Elegant Gold Pin 1 3rd—Valuable Gold Watch 15 9th —Case of superior Wine 4 17th—Time-piece 1 4th—Musical Box in handsome 10th—Handsome Paisley Shawl 4 18th—Moderator Lamp 1 inlaid 5 Ilth-Good Silk Dress 4 19th-Set of Vases. 1 5th—Mahogany Chest of Draw- 12th-Rich Lace Shawl 3 20th-Stereoscope with set of ers 5 ISth-ALady's Work Table. 2 Slides 1 6th-Elegant 8-day Clock 5 14th—Easy Chair 2 The Committee guarantee the articles stated above, and all the other Prizes to be of the full value. AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN AND DISTRICT. The List of the successful members will be published in the MERTHYR TELEGRAPH, Cardiff Times, and Gwlad- garwr, of the 13th of October. Bgr TICKETS, SIXPENCE EACH. Appointed Agents in every Town and District. G. GRIFFITHS, R. C. HUNTER, I J. GRIFFITHS, fHon* Secretaries. 5511] J. COOMBES, ) RHYMNEY ART UNION PRIZE DRAWING, In aid of Funds to be raised for Educational Purposes, and for improvement of School Buildings at Rhymney. ^T^HE DRAWING will take place at Twtncabno SCHOOL ROOM, the Third Week in Sep- tember, in the presence of S. Buchan, R. Bedlington, J. Matthews, H. Trump, J. Prosser (Chemist), and T. Pritchard, Esqrs. The following valuable Prizes will be drawn for:— FIRST PRIZE.—A MAGNIFICENT GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN, VALUE FORTY GUINEAS. VAlUE. VALUE. VALUE. PRIZE GUINEAS. PRIZE GUINEAS. dRrZE GUINEAS 2nd.— Handsome Fine-toned 10th.—Handsome Mahogany 18th—Good Iron Bedstead 1A Pianoforte in Wa'nut 25 Couch 4 19th.—Pair of Good Blankets l| 3rd.—Lady's Gold Watch and llth.-Gold Albert Chain. 3 20th.- Telescope. Ii Chain 10 12th.—Weather Glass 2^ 21st.—Flannel Dress lj 4th.—Eight-day Clock 6 13th.—Silver Watch 2% 22nd.—Perambulator 1 5th.—Double-barrelled Gun 5 14th.-Galvanic Battery. 2 23rd.-Silk Umbrella 1 6th.-Silver Lever Watch 5 15th.—Gentlemen's Elegant Dres- 24th.-Spring Balance, to weigh 7th.—Chest of Drawers (ma- sing Case 2 3001bs. 1 hogany) 5 16th.-Lady's Elegant Dressing 25th.—Electro Plated Cruet 8th.—Rich Black Silk Dress 4 Case 2 Stand. 1 9th.—Rich Paisley Shawl 4 17th.-Doz. Ivory Handled Table Knives and Forks. 2 26,27, Concertina, 15s. each 28, 29, Workbox, 15s. each 30, 31, Microscope, 14s. each; 32, 33, Portmanteau, 14s. each; 34, Case of Mathematical Instruments, 10s.; 35, Gold Scarf Pin, 10s. Also a Choice Selection of other Articles of the value of not less than 5s. each, making the total number of Prizes upwards of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY.-All Prizes to be delivered Carriage Free. US" TICKETS, SIXPENCE EACH. The Drawing will be on the principle of the Art Union, and the successful members will be published in the Cambria Daily Leader, MERTHYR TELEGRAPH, The Byd Cymreig, and Banner Cymreig. A list of Winning Numbers will be forwarded to any person who will send a Stamped Addressed Envelope for the same. Treasurers—JOHN HAVARD, Esq., and DAVID P. MORGAN, Esq. Hon. Secretaries-Messrs. J. GRIFFITHS, Albion House, D. B. JONES, Upper Shop; D. B. OWEN, Twyncarno E. DAVIES, Vulcan Cottage; D. Lewis, British School, Twyncarno. Auditors-Messrs WM. EVANS, Draper JAB. EVANS, Grocer D. MORGAN, Draper, Pontlotyn. [5510 TABERNACLE, MERTHYR. THE SECOND ANNUAL GREAT EISTEDDFOD Will be held at the above Chapel on CHRISTMAS-DAY, December 25th, 1866, WHEN there will be awarded a large number of Prizes, including the following:- To the Choir, not under 40 in number, that will sing best—" Mor fawr ydyw dyfnder," from Mendelssohn.- See Cerddor Cymreig, Nos. 33, 34, and 35 jEla To the Choir of one congregation, not under 30 in number, that will sing best the congregational tune Aberdare." -See leuan Gwyllt's Tune Book £2 To the Band of Hope Choir, each singer under 15 years of age, not under 30 in number, that will sing best— Gweddi'r Publican."—See Owain Alaw's "Sunday School Tune Book," £ 2 P.S.—A conductor and two bass singers will be allowed with the Band of Hope Choirs. PRESIDENT. REV. J. EMLYN JONES, M.A., LL.D., (Pencerdd). ADJUDICATOR REV. W. HARRIS, Trecynon. TREASURER Mr. D. DAVIES, Grocer, Glebeland. For further particulars, &c., see Programmes, which may be had of the Treasurer, or of the Secretary, Mr. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, 6, Pleasant View, Grawen Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil. July 3rd, 1866. [5535 J. D. WILLIAMS, WATCH MANUFACTURER, RESPECTFULLY invites the 'attention of intending Purchasers to his Stock of LEVER WATCHES. Having devoted much time and attention to this important branch of his business, he flatters himself that for quality and elegance of style, his Watches cannot be excelled, every Watch being carefully examined on the Premises under his own supervision, he feels the greatest confidence in recommending them. A warranty and a trial of two years allowed with each Watch. Silver Levers in Strong Cases, from S4 4s. Od. to JE10 10s. Od. Gold do. Ladies' Size from X8 8s. Od. to JE16 16s. Od. Golfi do. Gentlemen's Size from £ 10 10s. Od. to £ 31 10s. Od. GENEVA WATCHES. Silver Cases from £1 Is. Od. to X3 10s. Od. • Gold do. from .£3 3s. Od. to JE10 10s. Od. A Choice Assortment of Gold Guards and Alberts of the Newest Designs, always in stock. 129, High Street, Merthyr. [5513 BOATING & PISHING AT PENTWYN RESERY0IR. mHE Public of Merthyr, Dowlais, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, and neighbourhoods, are respectfully informed that the Season for Boating and Fishing has commenced at the above-named magnificent lake. TICKETS, for One Day's Fishing, One Shilling each or for the Entire Season, Half-a-Guinea, may be o btained of Mr. F. ATKINS, at High Street, Merthyr; and at Balaclava Street, Dowlais: also, at the Reservoir. BOATS MAY BE ENGAGED AT ALL REASONABLE HOURS AT CHEAP RATES. [5515 GOOD ARTICLES AT THE MOST MODERATE CHARGES may always be obtained at THOMAS PRIQE'S GENERAL DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, I MERTHYR, HOEEOCK'S Long Cloths, Finlay's Shirtings, and every other -tJL description of Cotton Goods at greatly Reduced Prices. (a* A large number of Remnants of Broad Cloths and Fancy Trouserings at about HALF-PRICE. [5519 RHYBUDD. HYN sydd i hysbyau i breswylwyr Abercan- aid, Troedyrhiw, a'r gymmydogaeth, y bydd i pwy bynag a wna ddefnydd o'm henw I mewn perthynas a'm bod wedi cael fy nal mewn cyssylltiad anmhriodol gyda pherson neillduol, ar dir Penrhywonen, yn enwedig ar Mehefin 13eg, 1866, i gael teimlo llymder y gyfraith am eu hanwiredd. MARGARET WATKINS, Furnace Row, Canal Side. Gorph. 9fed, 1866. Hyn sydd i hysbysu i bawb y perthyn iddynt, ein bod ni yn dystion nad MARGARET WATKINS uchod, oedd un o'r cyfryw a welsom ni ar gae Penrhywonen Mehefin y 13eg, 1866. JOHN HARRIS, sincer, Newton-st., Abercanaid, WM. WILLIAMS, sincer, Cardiff-st., Abercanaid. Gorph. 9fed, 1866. [5545 GINNETT'S GREAT CIRCUS 1 rpWENTY-FIFTH Summer Tour of this JL great Circus, known as one of the best Equestrian Companies travelling for giving universal satisfaction to all its Patrons. The Finest and Boldest Riders in the World, Marvellous Gymnastic Artistes, and Noble Stud of highly. trained Horses, will pay a visit to the following places: Brynmawr, Saturday, July 14th Rhymney, Monday, July 16th; Dowlais, Tuesday, July 17th; MERTHTR, Wednesday, July ISth Pontypridd, Thursday, July 19th; Aberdare, Friday, July 20th; Hirwain, Saturday, July 21st. ————— WONDERS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. The evening's Entertainment will conclude with the un- paralleled representation, by man and horse, as performed by this Company upwards of three hundred times, entitled lUliPIN'S RIDE TO YORK; Or the life and career of the famous TOM KING, intro- ducing the best trained Mare in Europe. Dick Turpin (the Notorious Highwayman), Mr. G. Ginnett Engaged at an enormous expense, the following and dis- tinguished Artistes, from the principal Continental and British Cirques Miss AIRIE ABBOTT, Mr. P. BARRA, M. ADOLPHE LYONS. Another extraordinary wonder, the laughable burlesque extravaganza, the GIANT ANARK.—In the course of the evening the Clown will drive his Carriage and SIX CATS round the circle, to the wonder and delight of all beholders. Mr. CHARLES DUCROW. Ducrow's name stands un- paralleled in the history of Horsemen, alone and without a rival. Mr Jackaway Mills, Mons. Carle Popowitz, Francois Bernard, Mr George Ginnett, Herr Louis Smidt, Mdlle. Arabella Zeppe, Miss Rose Carroline, Mons. Henry Fran- conis, Little Funny Dickey, Mons. Julian Retard. In the performance will be introduced a Troupe of ARAB VOLTIUEURS, in the sensational Leap for Lie. TWO EDUCATED DONKEYS, no living soul in the world can ride. TWO GRAND EXHIBITIONS DAILY At half-past Two and half-past Seven. Doors open half- an-hour previous. The Two o'clock Exhibition will be equal, in every respect, to the Evening Entertainment. First-Class Seats, 2s.; Second Seats, Is.; Third Class, 6d. NOTICE.-Great Treat for Children of all denominations (under 12 years of age) who will be admitted to the Gallery at the Afternoon Exhibition for the nominal charge of ONE PENNY EACH. 15553 TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. W ANTED, a well Educated Youth as an ■ APPRENTICE (out-door) to the Bookselling and Stationery Trade.-Apply to WHITE & SONS, Stationers, Merthyr. [5463 LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONIUM, BY Miss CROOK, 17, New Castle Street, Thomas Town, Merthyr. For Terms, apply at the above address- NEW Music supplied at a considerable Reduction from the published prices. Quarter commences July 30th. [5477 SALE BY MR. T. H. EVANS. ABERDARE, GLAMORGANSHIRE. MR. THOMAS H. EVANS WILL SELL BY AUCTION, At the CARDIFF CASTLE HOTEL, in the town of Aberdare, on THURSDAY the 26th day of July, 1866, at Six o'clock in the Afternoon (subject to such conditions as will be then produced), and in the following or such other lots as may be determined on at the time of Sale, THE Undermentioned desirable BUSINESS PREMISES, BUILDING LAND, and COTTAGES, viz :— Lot 1.—A newly and substantially erected Messuage, called Victoria House," with the Shops, Bakery, Lofts, and Out Offices thereto belonging, situate in Whitcombe Street, and now in the occupation of Mr. Witchell, Boot- maker, but is well adapted for a Baker and Confectioner, or for any other business purposes. The House contains spacious shop, with 175 feet plate glass front, parlour, kitchen, underground cellar, large sitting room, five bed- rooms and water closet, and is well supplied with hard and soft water. This lot will be sold subject to an apportioned annual ground rent of £3 18s. Lot 2.—A Piece of Building Land, adjoining Lot 1, con- taining a frontage to Whiteombe Street of 40 feet or there- abouts, subject to an apportioned annual ground rent of B5 4s. Lot 3.-Another Piece of Building Land, adjoining the last lot, containing a frontage to Whitcombe Street of 20 feet. Lot 4.-Another Piece of Building Land, adjoining the last lot, and also containing a frontage to Whitcombe Street of 20 feet. Lot 5.-Another Piece of Building Land, adjoining the last lot, and also containing a frontage to Whitcombe Street of 20 feet. Lots 3, 4, and 5, will be sold subject to an apportioned annual ground rent of 2;4 each. Lot 6. -Three Cottages (with gardens), adjoining each other, and also adjoining the above lots, but fronting Dean Street, occupied by James O'Connor, James Harris, and John Oram, subject to an apportioned annual ground rent of £ 5. Each lot is held under lease from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, for the remainder of a term of 99 years, commencing 25th March, 1854. To view the Buildings apply to the respective tenants, and for all further particulars to the AUCTIONEER, at Aber. dare, or to MR. WILLIAM BBICE, Solicitor, JBp<igw»ter. Dated Bridgwater* iiOtk June, 1866. n.. TO DRAPERS' ASSISSANTS. ] 1-pVAN JONES, Draper, Merthyr, has a Vacancy for a. Young Lady as SALESWOMAN. r Must speak both languages. One accustomed to Trimming and Mantle Making will be preferred. f5537 13 r LLOYD AND EVANS BEG to inform their Friends and the Public ] that they have taken out a LICENSE as AUCTIONEERS AND APPRAISERS, And trust to merit a share of the patronage of the publi of Dowlais and the surrounding neighbourhood. f Money advanced on Goods for Sale. Omce 110, King's Head, High-street, Dowlais. [5529 GREAT SUCCESS OF THE TURKISH ( BATHS AT MERTHYR, IN consequence of thd extensive patronage j bestowed by the Public, on the above Baths, the Pro- « prietors have determined for the future to REDUCE the 1 price of the Turkish Bath from 2s. to Is. 6d., from 8 a.m. < to 2 p.m. Twelve tickets will be supplied at 15s. instead of 20s. The most polite attention shown to all visitors. 5527] BY ORDER or THE DIRECTORS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, ]

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