Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

T. BOWliN JONES & CO. W (j flcjrfi Sf*!e Agents in this district for the Coloolia )tani4 Ceylfln Tw. All our other Teas are T. B. J.'s «WB WTOOS. We boy BO up-to-date" Londoa Wends, Wended Wy Modern Tea Bleeders." whe are sidKcdeatiy Bcteatmcte utilise in fiheir blendB Tea rfriBt a4 dirt sweepings ef the Tea (hardens with f stauBted tea leaves collected from the alop basin's of Lemion Ccwksbops and re-dried. The sore you think of it the less you like it. A baal of the London Tea Blenders was made last neath, and brought before the magistrates; the full penalty incurred being over £ 36,000. Their teas made a pod brew. We buy none, we pell none but what we can drink ourselves. Even our Tea at Is. {)Ct lb. is perfectly clean and sweet. We recommend finer teas such as b. 4d. and Is. 8d. SCO AILS CHEAPER THAN EVER. T. BOVVEN JONES & CO., 2, MARKET SQUARE, MERTHYR.

&u9ine00 announcements. CLOTHING BEST AND CHEAPEST. ONE TRIAL is sufficient to prove the Superiority #f MASTERS AND OO.'S CLOTHING. Goods to Order on the Shortest Notice. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. MASTERS AND COMPANY. NOTE THE ADDRESSES 1, Hutat Bonding., j 124 and 114, High Street, I .r'1ili.l .t- W. T. L E WI S. COACHBUILDER, CASTLE STREET, MERTHTR, (Who has carried on Business in the Town for 18 Seiral, HAS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE 1 WAGGONETTE (with head, not removable), To carry eight inside. SstC* Str#KJ S SECOND HAND WAGGONETTES. 2 SHEW DOG CARTS. 2 SECOND HAND DOG CARTS. 3 SECOND HAND WHITECHAPEL CARTS. 2 SACK CARTS. 1 LIGHT TIPPING SPRING CART. 2 LIGHT PHAETONS. 1 SPRING HAND TRUCK. ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CARRIAGE LAMPS THE TRADM SUPPLIED WITH EVVT REQBISITI. AN INSPECTION INVITED. t1'" ,°- '<- .< ".Tr-v.' ï1" "Y Ddrnig Goch a ddyry gychwyn." JOHN LEWIS, Music Warehouse, PENYDARREN. MUSIC DEPARTMENT. MACHINE DEPARTMENT. ANOS, AMERICAN ORGANS,and all kinds of Best and Largest STOCX of CYCLES uk the MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS on Easy Terms. District. INSTRUMENTS REPAIRED, Renovated, or SOLID-TYRE SAFETIES from 62 tlpwarit. taken in Exchange. CUSHION-TYRE SAFETIES fro.. SL — PNEUMATIC-TYRE SAFETIES bum All IGFC TUNING by Yearly Contract or otherwise. District Sole Agent for all the btart IfafcOTfr. ill'PlCAL INSTB1.Wm on HIRE to, u2E« to Concerts, &c. the World; guaranteed to yew tlftW ttlios fslfi, Largest Passible DISCOUNT allowed for Cash. moleskin 4 fold. It will pay you to call and Inspect my Varied STOCK before going elsewhere. All 6rOOB8 DELIVERED FREE to any Part. Y Gwir yn erbyn y byd." W. MORGAN DAVIES (LATE AT J. S. DAVIES'), CLOTHIER, OUTFITTER, HATTER, &e., 115, HIGH STREET, DOWLAIS, Has the Best Selections in the Neighbourhood of Men's, Youths', and Beys' Suit;. HATS, CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, CUFFS, HANDKERCHIEFS, SCARVES, As., k*. THE NOTED SHOP FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' MACKINTOSHES. TAILORING DEPARTMENT- Suits Made to Measure From 26s. Trousers Made to Measure From 8s. 6d. NOTE TM ADDKESS.— W. MORGAN DAVIES, 116, HIGH STREET (Bottom of Horse Street), DOWLAIS. 'ViI IT "il' <M 172 AWIU18, HIGH STREET, YI DOWLAIS. J. S. DAVIES & CO., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MILLINERS, AND WELSH FLANNEL MANUFACTURERS. INCANDESCENT GASLIGHT, Equal to the Electric Light, at One-seventh th. Cost. SOLE AGENTS FOR MERTHVIJ BOROUGH- THOS. THOMAS & SONS, IRONMONGERS, MERTHTH. 154-205. GRAND EXTENSION OF PREMISES. 0 H VL, OOKS, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SILVERSMITH, 49, PONTMORLAIS CIRCUS, MERTHYR, BEGS to thank his numerous customers and friends for their very kind patronage during th« past nine years By their support he has been enabled to extend his premises, and he now holds th* BEST AND FINEST SELECTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT. t:O AND SEE THE GRAM) SHOW OF PLATE, CUTLERY, MARBLE AND GILT CLOCKS, BRONZES, &t. GOLD AM) SILVER WATCHES OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS. EVERY WATCH WARRANTED. GOLD AND SILVEJR RINGS OF EVERY DEscEfrnoy. Ø" NOTE-Side Door and Private Room for Wedding Ring Customer. COME AND INSPECT ont STOCK BEFORE GOING ELSEWHERE- [2600 Books, Sermons, Pamphlets, Tracts, Magazines, Newspapers, Periodicals, and all General Work EXECUTED In' THE •TIMES" PRINTING COMPANY, MERTHYK. Educational. THE COURT GIRLS' SCHOOL, MERTHYR TYDFIL. pRiNcipAi. MISS EDWARDS. The course of instruction ia preparatory for the' Oxford or Cambridge Local Exammations, and the school is examined once a year by a University Graduate nominated by the <ontb Wales University College. The School will re-open Tuesday, January 22, 1895. Prospectus, 'irith terras, etc., may be had on applica- fcion to MisB Edwards. 154-66 SCHOOL OF MUSIC. MISS POLLIE JONES, Aaseciate of the London College of Music, Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, GIVES LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE, THEORY, HARMONY.; Ptxpils prepared for Local Musieal Examinations. j Pfxrgpeetus me-y be had on application ASKRDASE JUSCT. VISITED EVEBT TUESDAY. ADDRESS j 46, RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR. MERTHYR HIGH SCHOOL j PRIMROSE HILL. Master: Mr. HARRY DEWDNEY, B.A. Second Master Mr. E. R. WHALLEY, B.A., Durham. DrftVing Master, Mr. G. HARRIS, A.C.T. Singing Master, Mr. TOM PRICE, G.L. School hours from 9.30. SOtrND PRACTICAL EDUCATION iii all usual English subjects. Special attention to Mathe- matics. French and Drawing. Pupils prepared for Oxfora and Cambridge Local Examinations. Prethn- insry Medicine and Law College of Preceptors, fcc Drill. Games. Boarder-vaeaueies for next term m&y now be filled. Private Address: 5, CocRTLAfn TERRACE. .;j auctioneers, &c. J. LL. ATKINS, F.A.I., AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT, Md GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Offices: Gellyfaelog Cottage and 20, Upper Union- Street, Dowlais. Agent for the Liverpool, London, and Globe Insnr- Mee Ce., the United Kingdom Temperance and Prorident Inetitution, and the Ocean Railvray Aeci- deal Co. Also for the White Star Inman, and American Steamship Companies. r DAVID EVANS, ACCOUNTANT AND AUCTIONEER, Si, Gwaelodygarth Terrace, MERTHYR. i ENGLISH AND WELSH SALES ATTENDED. EVAN LEWIS, AUCTIONEER, j 41, MARY STREET, DOWLAIS, Is optt to conduct Sales in any pari of the Priaei- pality in both English and Welsh. Tnvft: Strictly Moderate and Prompt Settle- iftents. b. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT I George Griffiths Jones, (For more than twenty years Clerk to Messrs. Frank James and Sons, Solicitors, at Aberdare and Merthvr) begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he will shortly commence the business of an AUCTIONEER, VALUER, AUDITOR, Accountant an Estate and House Agemt And he hopes that by careful and prompt attenticm • to all matters which may be entrusted to him to merit their kind patronage and support. ADDRESS:- 50, Gloucester Street, Aberdare. Business announcements. "Christendom Astray from the Bible," first printed thirty years ago I as Twelve Lectures," by the Editor of the c, Christadelphian." THIS book has circulated in many thousands of copies, and has revolutionised the religious convictions of great numbers of people. It is designed to show that the Bible is not; responsible ror the vienrs and tenets of Christendom. Its appeal is to the Devout but Distressed, whom popular theology bewilders, Atheism revolts, alid scientific Agnosticism chills and blights. Price in paper, 2s. 2.id., post free. Address, R. ROMBTS, 139, Moor Street, Birmingham. [147-50 BEIRNSTEIN'S :1 NEW WEEKLY PAYMENT SYSTEM, yS IN THE POUND DEPOSIT, and INSTALMENTS of 1/- per week in the Pound. No Traveller or Collector calling. Private. The Largest Stock of CLOTHING, DRAPERY, AND JEWELLERY Kept in Stock. 28 k 29. BRIDGE STREET, TREDEGAR. NOAKES' THEATRE, MARKET PLACE, ABERDARE. GREAT ATTRACTIONS NIGHTLY. COME EARLY TO SECURE SEATS. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY NIGHT. LOOK OUT FOR THE DAY BILLS. Atk your friends what they think of it. Costly Dresses and Scenery. POPULAR PRICE. MIND AND COWE EARLY. TRUSSES (RUPTURE). The Link Shell Trues is the greatest invention of modern times. Dr. Ptiolin, the eminent physician, writing to the Lancet, says— "It is a truss which I always advise patients to use, It will in very many cases be found an effectual enre." Lancet-, says on August 4th, 1894—"It is an efficient truss for a cure." British Mcdical Journ* OB June 30th, 1894—" It is the most comfortable and secure truss." Mtdipal Times and BozpitiiI Go:rtte, says— It is a sure protection against further prolapse "and cures." Edinburgh Medical Journal says—" It suite exceedingly well for a radical cure. Enylish Spord !tys-" It is the only truss that can be worn by athletes competing in races, when buffering from rupture. (Lord Kinnaird and Dr. Turner contributed.) Worn by the late Sir Andrew Clarke, M.l"). Awarded 19 Gold Medals. Worn by 698 Medical Men. Particulars, one stamp, from the Link Shell Truss Co., 171 Wardour Street, London, W. Co., 171 Wardour Street, London, W. As a safe, permanent, and warranted cure (or Pimple?, S'rofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sore of all kinds, we can with confidcnce recommend CLAitre3 WOBLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE. Sold by Chemists every- where. A FAtS, BEATIFIC SKIS. — Sulpholitte Soap gives the natural tint and peach-like bloom of a perfect Complexion makes the Skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable. 6d. Tablets everywhere. Advt. TUB TIMES EXCHANGE.- The easiest and cheapest Way to make a bargain is to advertise your want in the Timf*. are superior to Balsam of Copaiba, Cubebs or Injections and cure in 48 hours the inconveniencc. 4/6 or all ChemicU. Or post free. WILtox and ('0.. 23"Oxford'lIt .t.ØNDOJ\. u. EBusiness announcements. •• 4 — AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1894. ,w; |. M. EDWARDS, fjJOUSE, JJ J -yiCTORIA gTEEET, I DOWLAIS, || HAS «, LIFIOIOE ASSORTMENT OF THK LATEST AfruMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, 1(; DfOLCDISS FURS, IIANTLKS, VILÕJNDT, DRESS MATERIALS, ît LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S OUTFITS, ke. tJNDElttJwfittNGJ GLOVES, HOSIERY. t <*BKTLEME!?'S 8UITS MADE TO ORDER. 'n J!{;. 0- >. X R. LL. ATKINS, iT-t-r:, mP? 20 t 21, UPPER UNION STREET, DOWLAIS (OPPOSITE THE PARISH CHURCH). UNDERTAKER AND COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHER. .ü1 EFFICIENT STAFF OF WORKMEN KEPT. ORDERS BXECm^8> AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ttMch OSi«~-2%, ^pANTATION STREET, PBNYDARREN, where orders, are alto received. ———— Priee Lists for SHIFELLIBEERS, COACHES, kc., way fee had •» Application to W the abeve Addresses. 'ii NOTl*i.ki*ds of WR ATHS and CROSSES kept on the Frercises also i.. CVBRY EQUIPMENT FOR FUNERALS. t -iÇti<r- _0 .:4 f IU.NES' LIVBg ARE SAVED BY USING REUS' FOOD FOR INFANTS, MALTED AND COGIED. Tko imosi Wfiki jutetitnte for Mothers' Milk, therefore the best Food for Infanta. TOUtt BABY SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CONSIDERATION. • Tina 6d. and Is. each. A REAL BLlslsiNG TO MOTHERS Depend upon it Mothera, it wiU five rest to yonr ,i:- wives, and relief and health to your Babies. O§0LINe AHt*S00THlNe MWSERS mwmw F$H ISFASfB. INFANTS' PRESERVATIVE. N. Mother should be wiLmtttem after ane tiest th. child The best and safrgt Medicine for Triad, Gripm Fia> feecBKiefSS bright fiB a Irdttou. AcimtA, Rcatlespncss, PRICE » Is. lid. t PRICE Is. lid. ■ 'ii, ABV »f the ALV N* Rested' IDLL be SAT Post Free, from the Proprietor, on receipt of P.O. or Stamps. PFIBPABED ONIT ST R. P. REES, Dispensing Chemist (BY EXAMINATION), 177, HIGH STREET, DOWLAIS. 10- THE LARGEST FURNISHING STORES IN THE PRINCIPALITY. THE UNIVERSAL FURNISHING STORES, Temple Buildings, Union Street, Dowlais, Are the cheapest as well as the largest in the district for all kinds of FURNITURE, BEDDING, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, PIANOS, &c. EVERY REQUIREMENT FOR COTTAGE OR MANSION. Immense Slunrreoms stocked with Household Goods of every description, at prices which defy competition. INSPECTION IS RESPECTFULLY INVITED. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. ::v ESTABLISHED 1864. W. R. C 0 HEN, PAWNBROKER, OUTFITTER, & JEWELLER, The Furniture Depot," (Opposite the Post Office), 93, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. W. R. COHEN t>r New and Second-hand Guinea Geld Wedding Rings, Keepers, Dress, Signet, and W. R COHEN for New and Second-hind Watches, Gold and Silver Chaias, Ac. W. R. COHEN for well-seasoned Household Furniture. Millpuff and Feather Betfs, Pianos and AwericaTi Furniture Sold for CasTi, or b> Weekly Payments on the Hire Purchase System. Sttde Entrance and Private Rooms for Wedding Riag and Pledge CaStomers MUSICALLY IMPORTANT. 1 MR. EDWARD L A W R A NC E, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Of the celebrated CoHservatorium of Music, Leipzig Honorary Organist Christ Church, Cyfarthfa, formerly (for many years) the Ozyaniat and Choir-master offot, David's Church, Merthyr, Honorary Local Examiner to the loyal Colleje of Music, London, Councillor of the Incorporated Society of Musician*, Jtc. IS ahtajs happy to receive ARTTJNONAI. PUPILS for PIANOFORTB, ORGAN, HARMONIUM, SINGING, HARMONY, and COMPOSITION L*8SONS, |fc. MISS HILDENHAGEN (Niece to Mr. Xdw»rd Liwrauce), continues to receive YOUNG PUPILS, and to carefully prepare them for later tuition under Sir. Edward Lawrance's personal care. For Terms, whieh are Moderate, apply to Mr. EDWARD LAWRANCJC, Professor of Music, TKACTHXIH, 2, COURTLAND TERRACB, MERTHTB TYDFIL. BEST OF CLOTHS AND THE LATEST OF STYLES. IF YUU WAYf VOIR CLOTHES WELL MADE, GIVE YOIR ORDERS TO THOMAS JOSE S, AERON HOUSE, DOWLAIS. BEST OF CLOTHE KEPT; SUITS MADE IN THE LATEST STYLES, AND A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED (PRICES MODERATE, AND DESPATCH SHOWN IN CARRYING OUT ORDERS. CALL lTùX, OR WRITE TO THOMAS JONES, AERCN HOUSE, DOWLAIS. ISuBincss Hnnouncements. MR. HARRY EVANS, A.R.C.O. CONDUCTOR DOWLAIS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY, GIVES LESSONS AT HIS OWN OR PUPIL'S RESIDENCE, IN Organ & Pianoforte Playing, Singing, Harmony, & Theory. Rhymney and District visited every Wednesday. For TERMS, which are very Moderate, apply to BEETHOVEN HOUSE, DOWLAIS. Engagements accepted for Organ Rccitals, Concerts, Eisteddfodau, &e. MANGE, AND ALL DISEASES OF THE SKIN IN HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, CATS, &e., POSITIVELY CURED. The Sfmiinff Life (A August 23rd remarks:— I t is gratifying to notice the decrease of Mange amengst ellr London StaHes, attd we understand this is accounted for by the use of the Mange Liniment, manufactured by the City of London Veterinary Medicine Company of Perry Hill, Catford London." Price for Dogs, Cats, &c., 2 6 per Bottle, post free; Horses, Cattle, &c., 11/6 per Gallon (jar included). M. L. WALTERS & Co., WEST END STORES, ALMA STREET, DOWLAIS, ARE NOW RECEIVING WEEKLY CONSIGNMENTS OF FRESH CARMARTHEN BUTTBR, Of Unequalled Quality, Purity, and Freshness, which they Art Reaili.C tfe Price* which Defy Competition. M. L. WALTERS & Co., ARE NOTED FOR THE SUPERIOR QUALITY OF TDIIt GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, And they make every effort to secure for their Customers the BEST GOODS ONLY, at Prices which cannot be undersold, except at the expense of quality. announcements. f HEALTH. I If you want good health, you must have good digestion, and for an impared digestion you can have j nothing more pleasant and effective, than ) D. C. EV A I' BROWN BREAD. Try a three-half-penny loaf and judge for yourself. ¡ D. C. EVANS, HYGIENIC BAKERY, I DOWLAIS. [152-201 ixo DAVID GRIFFITHS, ¡ (For years liook-koeper to the Ebbw Yale Local Beard, and with the late firm of Messrs. James &. Co., Solicitors, Merthyr, as Estate and General Clerk), begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS AN ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, STOCK AND FIXTURE VALUER, HOUSE, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, and trusts that, by strict attention to all matters entrusted to his care, to receive a share of the rublic Patronage. Rents Collected, Valuations for Probate, kc. Moderate Charges and Prompt Settlements. OFFICE.-EXPRESS INN, HIGH STREET, PONTMORLAIS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. C. J. PRICE, Grocer, TREDEGAR. AGENT FOR ROGERS' CELEBRATED AK ALES AND STOUTS IN LL SIZE CASKS AT USUAL PRICES. W. k A. GILBEY'S WINES AND SPIRITS! JAMESON'S WHISKY, HENNESSY S BRANDY, &< &c. AGENT FOR KINMOND'S HIGH-CLASS TABLE WATERS IN SYPHONS, &c. WEEKLY SUPPLIES OF THE FINEST WILTSHIRE BACON (PALE AND SMOKED). Cheddar, Caerphillv, Gorgonzola, and other PRIME CHEESE. BUTTER SHIPPED DIRECT WEEKLY. MAZAWATTEE TEA AND COFFEE. c. J. PRICED Tiedegar and Brithdir. MERTHYR TURKISH BATHS, LOWER HIGH STREET. rJ¡ THK Proprietor of the above Bath* wishes to draw the public attention to the fact that these baths are re- DOWDed for the cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, and all Colds and Affections of the Chest. Hundreds of unsolicited te$ti- nials can be seen at the Baths. Turkish Bathers are admitted from 9 a.m. to 8.30 p,tl\First-d:>i!! Turkish, 2s. Second- clafs Orithout shampooing), Is. Warm t!alh-<, 6<1. and Is. Swimming Baths, 4d. I,ADIKT>' DAY—TUESDAY. Proprietor and llanager. W. 1'00L. THOMAS DIX, CAB PROPRIETOR, BELLE VUE, ABERDARE. p EROU G H A MS, C A BS, DUG CARTS, GIGS, AND BRAKES Of all descriptions on shortest notice. Wedding Carriages kept in Stock, Special Terms for I'ic-nics. Small or Lur^e Fartiet can be accommodated. T.IROAT IRRITATION AND COCOH.—Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment they are excited ny the act of sucking, the Glycerine in these agreeable con- fections becomes a<-rivcly healing. Sohl only in boxes, 7Jd., tins, 1* 1W., labelled JAWUS Errs £ Co., Ltd., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." Dr. Moore, in his work on "Nose and Throat Diseases," eavs "The (.1.\ cerinc I,ij,,I" prepared fry Epps and Co.. arc of undoubted service as R curatn or palliat"Teas*!it." while liT, Cordon nolroes. Senior 1'h> ,ir:-iAn to tieSCunieira1 Throat find Ear Infirmary, writes". Aft^r "11 evNaied h*ia), 1 have found your Glycerine 3ujubesof considcr- ablt ben?"it in almost all forms of lrroat disease Ad* t. ffiusincBfi announcement*. Merthyr and Dowlaii BnlHHag Society. CtanwAN: MR. ALDMlil WTLLTAlfS, J.P., Gwaaiedy 00m, Wes*rr ¥yaflL UGAN« ABTJJPOBB W JRJWB MOU £ 140 to m»,m. Bnae tKxmi as tit 7-v p- soft ptr annum. IU>II» For Part»«el*«prifteS(r.7*|BBV1HBitiiSlB# Secretary, Gle1w»f««a jlfffnus jBgpnvyr irte Local Agents throngiioot Sotrth Wales, C^niTru fev* When ofher &Q, « VcfttUtr jtake fteeer&}> £ r to glr«<}p»e, T> ALSAM !*rPOT* ite troaderful pe*w ts» yeur GEORGE'S' E"E mE OMiJaJlI TN-rAXTt- ..tL.1. Ti't¡e, and ether ftey 1: POWDERS eertai* meesfte. A mother's éi8, ¡, help and eooireirt. ts" yACTCETs, Itt. lfi. bacbt. Note.—Read the TemaT'fca'ble and interestiBg testi- monials arotmd each packet and bottle. GEORGE'S POWDERS AND BALSAM '!lre Mid everywhere. Manufactory t-^ENTRE, RSONDB4 GLAMORGANSHIRE. HS .¡. ,11' PHILLIPS' MUSIC WARENNE, Canon Street, Aberdare. Piano by "Brimsmead," List Price, 56 Guiaeas; Cash Price, 25 Guineas. Piano bv "Squire," List Price, 45 Guinea*; Ca.sh Price, £ 25. Piano bv "Selby," Catalogued at 530; for Cash, JE15. "llemyY." Piano Tutor5, Toot Free, Is. 8d. For the next fcrr Tveeks trill send oa receipt ef 12 Stamps, a 4s. Comic Sonp, post free, Half-do«*» (sclccted) at 4a., post free (24". worth of latest Comic Songs. NOTE THE ADDRESS 5, CANON STREET, ABERftAlE. R. J. HEATH & SONS, CARDIFF, PONTYPRIDD, AND LONDON PIANOFORTE k ORGAN MERCHANTS. (From South Wales Daily News, 9th January, 1894.) "VKEOICTOF NINE ITU.Nr)nET). "-Under this title Messrs. R. J. Heath and Sons, Queen-street, Cardiff, pianoforte makers, organ builders, and music ware- housemen, have collected an imposing array of testi- monials and Press opinions relating to the qtmlity of the musical instruments supplied by them. The tinn is so well known in Cardiff, and, indeed, throughout South Waleeand tbe West of England, that it is hardly necessary here to dwell upon its influence and command- ing position. This collection of testimonials serves, however, to do something more than to certify to the excellence of the instruments furnished by Messrs. Heath and Sons. It 6hows, in a sense, how steady is the growth among the general public of a desire for a knowledge of music, and how increasingly numerous, even in the homes of the working classes, are pianos, organs, and harmoniums. The great majority of the letters in this list relate to pianos, and while many of them hav« reference to most costly instruments, con- taining all the latest improvements, supplied to tho well-to-do, the greater number relate to serviceable instruments purchased for the homes of the wage-earn- ing portion of the community. This growing^ love for so refining an art as music is a most favourable bign. For though in the Principality music has for fenera- tions been the chief recreation of the people, it has for the most part been choral music in connection with churches and chapels that has occupied attention. Instrumental music is now, however, receiving its fair share of attention, and all those in true sympathy with the art must trust that the movement will go steadily onward. These testimonials have been received from every quarter of the Principality, while not a few come from other portions of the United Kingdom, and some from Sonto America, India, and other distant countries. Ali speak most fa-* ou-abiv flf M<"ssvs. ] ivath's busineEginethodsa-. well as or the;r instruments. J:. ,I. HEATrfAXD SOKS INVITE INSPECTION. FULL ILLUSTRATED LIST AND VERDICT -,=- POST FREE. IN MEMORiAM CARDS EXECUTED IN THE BEST STYLE /1' lYITH QrICK DESPATCH AT THE rjl M EJS 0FF1C E, JOHN GYFEET, MERTHYR