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It U 1»1.kk1- GEORGES PILE & GRA\ EL I ILLS. purifying and JNcne-SJtrengthciiiug i! is, therefore, AM, Wli WANT. These World-renowned Pills are sold everywhere, in Boxes, 1/1 J, and 2/9 each. By Post, 13 and 3 PKOPJJIETOK — J. E. G !0J1GE, M.R.r.8., HIRV7AIN, GLAM. CAUTION When purchasing" PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS," see that you get GEORGE'S all others are Imitations. The Genuine PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS have the Maker's name, J. E. GEORGE," on the Government Stamp around each Box. ( EST A n L r I! E I' 1 066 i. GEORGE AND J.OJfBS, COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHERS, "\ND BEG to tkink ti'iu PaWlic of Alx-rdiiro and District for (!>:■ ^iippurt aecordc;! to them in past year-, and to state that they are now in a position to supply all UrfpnMtcs for Eunerak at a Lower I'iicc than any other Eirin in the- Valley. Proprietors of Funeral Cars, Hearses, Shellibeers, and Coaches of the latest designs. PRICE LISTS AND ESTIMATES FOR JiRICKKF) GI.'AVKS < )\ A PI'LTOATM >X. 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Breaks for pleasure parties upon the most reasonable terms, ° ADDRESSES:- CASTLE HOTEL LIVERY STABLES BUSH HOTEL LIVERY STABLES, MERTHYR. ■ HAYMAN'S BALSAM THE OLD WELSH REMEDV For Cough, Cold, Influenza., Bronchitis, &c, Ofton unable to lie clown, lmt h;id to sit in ckii^at^ni'.rht' 'n^Vy^ured y°UI' Bal"iUU four da>'s a«° 1 am already "GEO. JiEAGLEY, Shollcrmifl, n»*kmer< Dec, 3rd, 1894," SOLD EVERYWHERE. PRICE, is. 1^„ and 2. d. "GEO. JiEAGLEY, Shollcrmifl, Dec, 3rd, 1894," SOLD EVERYWHERE. PRICE. is. 1^„ and 2. d. Ipubltc Bnnouncemcnte. MOURNING CARDS' MOURNING CARDS! MOURNING CARDS NOTICE. "VTOL are respectfully solicited to call and make an inspection of our stock of the above cards which is a large and varied one, embracing the latest design*. The best and cheapest assortment in town. I ENVELOPES TO MATCH. EST1MAT10S FREE. GFVK THE Times Printing Company a trial, and you are sure to be pleased. FOR *;sn]Y HAIR. Pnoi'Essou BLANCHIvS Ai.Nt'TKNK is the greatest scientific invention of modern times, it having entirely surpassed the old- fashioned, dangerous, and useless so-c.dled dye. It stains Grey Hair in a few hours to any desired shade without staining the skin, and is totally devoid of the unnatural tints produced by common preparations advertised. WALNUTENE leaves the hair glossy, cannot wash off, and is clean, economical, absolutely harmless, no trouble, no dirty sediments, does not retard the growth, is in one liquid. Guaranteed to contain no lead or sulphur, and is not an injurious, transparent caustic dye. Read what our great Analyst says A nalytical Laboratory, 11 and 12, Great Tower-id l'ect, London, September 24th, 1894. 1 have submitted to a very careful chemical exami- nation a sample of Walnutene as prepared by Professor Blanche, and from the results obtained I can express a very favourable opinion as to its suit- ability fur the object intended. After tho application of carefully applied tests, I was unable to discover the presence of any undesirable admixture, and T am firmly of opinion that it is an effective and usefutpre-i pantion. Gii.wvii.u-: H. Sn.uii'K, F.C.S., Late Principal of the Liverpool College of Chemistry. Walnutene is sold in bottles at 2s. 6d. and 5s., and will be sent pest free, secretly packed, for 3d. extra. Post amount direct to Professor Blanche, 258, High Hoi born, Loudon. "Hints on Hair Dyes," post free. Chemists and Iiairdiessers.— Please write for terms and show cards. Over 5,000 Testimonials. Nine Highest Awards. Established 1872. [3141 THE GREAT REMEDY. CIOUT <E3 PILLS FOlt GO IT, RHEUMATISM, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, Nf' "RALGIA The Kxcruciatin' Pain is quickly relieved, and cured in a few 'lays, by these celebrated Pills. SURK, .SAKE, ANT) EKKECTUAL. Sold by all Chemists at Is, 11'1. and 2s. 9d. jier 1.0\, 1171-% For Coughs SNLSAN 0 p A 1AD 1E m Aft POWELLS BALSAM or ANISEED For ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, NICHT COUCH, INFLUENZA, HOARSENESS, AlfD ALL LUNG TROUBLES. SAFE AND RELIABLE. Established 70 Years. See Trade Mark on Wrappers. Beware of ImitatioDlo SOUD BY C'HEMISTS EVERYWHERE, In Bottles, l/H, 2/3, 4/6, and 11/. public announcements. BERRY & CO. S GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OK FURNITURE, CARPETS, BKDSTEADS, GLASS, CHINA, CUTLERY AND ELECTRO-PL AT K, I'KEVJOCS TO STOCKTAKIN* NOW I'liOiCKIHX'; VT 34, Queen-street, CARDIFF. BEDROOM SUITES from £ 3 10: DINING-ROOM SUITES from £3 10s. DRAWING-ROOM SUITES from z4 15s. Hundreds of BEDSTEA DS, all buught previous to the late advance, to be cleared at enormous reductions. COMBINATION BEDSTEAD, with spring wire mattress compile- 16s. 6d. BRASS HAIL FENDERS frllm 4s. 3d. SETS OF EIRE BRASSES from Is. lid SPLEXDJD BASE KOG'lv ING -CI IAIRS, with lirnssel Carpet Back & Seat 9" 1111. OIILDS PATENT TABLE CHAIR, Four Positions 9s. 6d. ALL BRASS KERBS, W Tiled Heafths, from g" 11.1. BERRY AND C().'S iMi'lLNSF STOCK SURl'K ISlvS ALL UK HOLDERS. BERRY AND CO.\S WONDERFUL PRICES ABE CERTAIN TC) STARTLE YOt". BERRY AND CO. ARE THE OLDEST ESTAI'.LISHEI> HUl-SE FURNISHERS IX CARDIFF. BERRY AND CO.'S ANNUAL SALES ARE WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT WALES BERRY AND CO.'S FAIR AND HONEST SYSTEM OF BUSINESS IS THE SOLE REASON OF THEIR WONDERFUL SUCCESS. BERRY ANI) CO. HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A MAXU FACTURER'S STOCK, Consisting of several Tons of China and Earthenware Much below actual cost, and av«' now oJTuring the. same at prices which must astound everybody. TEA SETS from 2s. llid. TOILET-WARE from 3s. 6..1, DINNER SETS from 7S, iid. THOUSANDS OF ART FLOWERPOTS from 5:d. A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF JAPANESE WARE Also included in this Sale, equally cheap and most effective. BERRY AND CO., THE ONLY HOUSE WHEHE YOU CAN OBTAIN EVERY ARTICLE REQUIRED IN THE FURNISHING OF A COTTAGE OR MANSION, AND SAVE FROM 20 TO 40 PER CENT. NOTK OM.Y Annicss:; 34. Queen-street, Cardiff. 04.. t RUPTURE TRLISSES.-Refei-i-ii)- lo the ii.iiiy nmd" by a corrpatxmdent recently in our columns, "the fcllowing extract from the Lnw.ri, August 4, 1894, will be interesting:—"The Link Shell Truss Co., 171, Wardour-street, London, W., have a new truss. It is claimed that by this method of manufacture a truss is provided whidl will be more comfortable than the one in urdinary use, and better able to adapt tself to the various movements of the body, especially if those are of a sudden character. Ttetru-?. is fitted with a hip-joint regulator, by means of which the Pressure is increased or diminished as required, and with a soft shell pad perforated for ventilation. The truss as thus completed is an efficient one. Full par ticulars are sent free by the Link Shell Trt'^s Co.— ('lasf/o-c Ertniwj Newe August 7. 1 £ 94.' 173-P24 _4- A FAIR, BBATIFUT, SKIX. — Sulpholine Soap gives tn natural tint and peach-like bloom ef a perfect Complexion makes the Skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable. 6d. Tablets everywhere. Advt. To OVERCOME WKAKXK.SS.— L'epper's (Juinin and Iron Tonic jrives New Life, Health, Strength, and Energy Insist ou having Pepper's Quinine Advt. SECRETARIES of Churches cannot do better than ire 0 their Printing done at the TIMES PRINTING WORKS, .loux STREET. MKRTUYR. Newest tvne—best workmanship. JOHN MORGAN AND SONS, ESTABLISHED 1863 llUlLDEltS A-NJ) FUNERAL CONTIL\.CT()HS, FURNISHERS. John Morgan and Sons' Latest Glass-Panelled Hearse. DEFY COMPETITION IN QUALITY AND PRICK. Proprietors of Hearses and Mourning Coaches to suit all classes. A large selecUoii of Shrouds and Trimmings kept. Estimates given for Bricked Graves. Note ti, Addresic i 53, MONK STREET, ABERDARE. D. THOMAS, MONUMENTAL SCULPTOR, &c., Biius to draw attention to his Establishment, where he executes all manner of HEADSTONES, TOMBS, CROSSES, &o., in Marble, Granite, Blue Forest Stone, &c. Estimates given for all kinds of Builders' Architectural and Ornamental Stone Work, Shop Fittings in Marble, &c. TERMS MODERATE. ADDRESS:- [3090 Monumental Yard, Commercial Street, Mountain Ash. J. H. WILTSHIRE, CAB PROPRIETOR, FUNERAL FURNISHER & GENERAL POSTING MASTER, WHILST thanking liis numerous patrons for their liberal support for many years past, begs to invite the attention of the inhabitants of Mountain Ash and district to his large and COMPLETE STOCK OF CABS, HANSOMS, And general facilities for Posting. J. H. WILTSHIRE has very recently added to his Stock SIX CLASSES of HEARSES and FUNERAL CARS, and is prepared at moderate chargcs to give every satisfaction to all parties. A good supply of MOURNING COACHES and WEDDING CARRIAGES kept. Plea3uro Pjii'ties, either large or small, provided upon the most reasonable terms. Distance 110 object. Orders by post punctually attended to 2KR7 X STOP ONE MOMENT; V "OH! DEAR DOCTOR MUST MY I DARLING DIE!" THERE IS VERY LITTLE HOPE, BUT TRY JL UDOR AVILLIAMS' LATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. THERE IS AN ENORMOUS INCREASING DEMAND FOR TrnOlt "WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. HAVE YOU TRIED IT IF NOT, THEN TRY IT NOW, AT ONCE. IT IS INVALUABLE For weak-cheated men, delicate women and children. It cures when all other remedies fail. It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Tight- ness of the Cbest. It cures Thousands of Children of Bronchitis and Whooping Coughs. It cures for One Shilling when Pounds have been spent in vain. No mother should neglect to keep the Infallible Remedy in the house ready for an emergency. Remember that it is wiser to check a slight Cotifjh at the commencement than to allow it to develope into a lingering complaint. READ OX, I COMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. When you are distressed with a miserable cold, nose bunged up, throat sore, limbs aching with a general feeling of -mothering, a few doses of the Balsam of Honey will clear the wretched symptoms away, almost before you know it. There is nothing like it on the market it is thoroughly up to date it trickles into all the system. A true friend, prompt and reliable in its action. RETURNED INCURABLE FROM THE HOSPITA L. I think it right to inform you of the great benefit I have derived from using your grand Balsam of Honey. I write these lines, as matter of fact and experience, that there is no Cough Cure under the canopy of heaven like it. I have suffered from affec- tions of the chest and lungs, also asthma. I have been to London and Liverttoot Hospitals, but found more relief by four bottles of Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey than all medicines that I have taken for years previous.—Yours faithfully, ROBERT M'MUKFIK, King-street, Blackburn." IT IS MORE THAN GOLD TO ME. MJ- wife desires m; to convey her ltest wishes for the success of your Balsam of Honey. It has been of great benefit to our little ones, who suffered from Bronchitis and Coughs during the last two most inclement winters. It gives thelll instant relief. Further, our medical attendant, Dr. JonM. quite concurs in the frequent use of the Balsam when occa- sions requires.—Yours faithfully, JOHN* WALTER MORGAX, Esq., Brynheulog House, llirwain. TIlE JGRITISH ARMY GPEAKS inricHLY OF JT. During the two years that our Regiment were in Pembroke Dock I tised your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey, and found that there was not another Co.igh and Lung Cure on the British market equal to it. Send me oil a case for tny friends at ONCE.—Band- sergt. W. HARDS, lstBn. The Conn. Rangers, Anglesea Barracks, Portsea, Portsmouth. Sold by all Chemists and Stores all over the World in Is., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. bottles. Sample Bottles sent post paid for Is. 3d., or 3s. from the Patentee. Do TUDOR W I J. L I A M S, MEDICAL HALL, ABERDARE.

MERTHYR SCHOOL BOARD. Friday. Present Messrs. W. T" Daniel (ill the chair), I). Davies, Joseph Owen, Henrv Da\ ies. Rev. R. S. Williams, W. M. Evans, A". A*. Wills, Isaac Edwards, Arthur Daniel, Father Pippct, Rev. LI. M. Williams, and E. Stephen (clerk). -,k eliecii-c for £ 43 lt)s. was ordered to be drawn in fannt. of Mr. J. Jones, Glanynant, in respect of re|»irs to tho Dowl;ii-» Rehoob.-The account of Mr. J. P. Lewis for 5,000 Welsh text boftks was ordered to be paid when all tho books were delivered. APPLICATIONS.—Several applications were received for the use of nchoets for various purposes. The Heolgerrig School was granted to Mr. U. Trice to hold a soiree and a distribution of prizes in connection with the evening classes on the 17th. Several mem- bers expressed their intention to be present.—The request of the Dowlais MaleA'oice Party for the use of the school was left in the hands of the clerk to arrange as to terms. -The Aberfan School was granted to tho Congregational Church for one week-night meeting on specially low terms. ITKMS.—Mr. W. L. Daniel and Mr. H. E. Gray were appointed to audit the accounts.—The Clerk was entrusted with the care of the Science and Art examination cards.—The reports of the various com- mittees were received and adopted. -The resignations of Miss Jenkins, Gellifaelog School, and Mif Parry, Abercanaid Infant, School, were accepted.—The appointment of Alits Walk-ins, Caedraw School, to succeed Miss Jenkins at the Centre Classes, recom- mended by tin* School Management Committee, was confirmed. Mis3 L. M. Knight, of Leeds, was appointed certificated a>sistant at the Caedraw Infant School. THE CLEANERS.—Tlic question of the extia charges made by the cleaners arose in ;onneetion with the letting of the schools to outsiders. The Chairman said the Board should see to it that the cleaners do not make excessive charges. t rè was afraid they were carrying their rights to an extreme in some cases, and exacting payments they had no claim to.- Mr. Arthur Daniel was of the same opinion, and characterised many of the charges as extortionate.— Mr. Joseph Owen urged that the cleaners had a lot of work to do at ftet, big mooting.-? and tea parlies, and the principle they should go by was "extra work extra pay." That seemed to him to he only fair.- Mr. WIll" was inclined to agree with the chairman. He never paid more than the shilling charged by the Board for the use of schools to hold his election meet- ings.—The Chairman said there were two classes of meetings held in the M-hools. First, there were the eisteddfodau, concerts, tea parties and so on, in respect of which the cleaners were undoubtedly entitled to extra pay. Then there were the prayer meetings and so on, he'd by the churches, and these, in his opinion, entailed no additional worlc for the cleaners. With all due respect to Mr. Wills' popu- larity, he (the speaker) should say that his election meetings came within the latter category.—Rev. 1.1. M. Williams: WhatMr. Wills' meetings classed with prayer meetings !And in the loud and pro- longed laughter which followed the discussion came to a close. THE TEACHERS En.OGLSEn.—Tho appointment of a new mistress for the Abercanaid Irfant School gave .rise to an interesting discussion, as well as to an im- portant declaration by the chairman.—Mr. Wills pro- posed that the vacancy be filled up fro n the Board's present staff.—Mr. Isaac Edwards seconded, and it was decided to issue a small bill, advertis'ng the vacancy, and post it up in all tho --chools.- The Chairman then rose and said that, nt the suggestion of the School Management Committee, when thirteen members were present, lie had pleasure in making public, with the kiud aid of tho gentlemen of tho press, tho course of policy resolved upon with regard to the filling of vacancies. The committee had had the privilege of going thrvugh the applications and testimonials sent in by candidates for the vacancy at the Centie Classes. They had IK en particularly struck by the high qualifications of three applicants, whose names he desired to make known to the public. They were Miss Harries, Penydarreu Miss Price, Higher Grade; and Miss Watkins, Caedraw. It was very gratifying to the Board to find tkit they had such highly-qualified assistants in their schools, and it was only right and just that these assistants should be given the fullest consideration by the Board in cases of future vacancies. There was no reason why the Board should go outside their own schools as long as they had a suitable supply of candidates, and this was the policy they intended following in future as far as practicable (applause). Mr. Wills hoped future appointments would bo received loyally by the members of the Board. There was a great outciy a.fter a recent appointment, and he was afiaid some of the members had something to do with it.

GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. The Lucky Star delighted a laige and interest- ed audience at"tho Grand Theatre, Cardiff, ou Mon- day evening. The prece, which is powerfully written, is replete with exciting incidents, and is interwoven with interesting and humorous details which, in addi- tion to proving valuable adjuncts to the successful rendering of the play, cause much merriment. The plot turn upon tne daring and under-handed proceed- ings of one Sir Richard Malet, a part which is ably sustained by Mr. Arthur C. Percy. Malet endeavours to possess himself of Constance Weddington, who is betrothed to Philip Esdale, and in order to do so he plans a series of base attacks upon Esdale. The latter J8 forced to tlco the country and joins the Army, being sent for service to the Soudan. Eventually the crimes are traced to Malet, and this becoming known to Esdale he returns home, and finds that Malet has been eudeavouring to persuade Constance to marry him. Malet finally smrender.; and peace is restored. The scenes are all of the brightest description, those depicting incidents in the Soudan War being particu- larly striking. Miss Emma Rainbow, in the role of Constance, plays her part in an exceedingly sympath- etic manner, and/ Mr. Herbert Priucep as Esdale leaves nothing to be desired. A word of praise is due to Madamu Wanda Zaleska for her impersonation of Phcebe, a gipsy girl, and also to Mr. Cecil Morand, who ably interprets the humorous portion of the play. On Friday evening the favourite drama, East Lynne.vill be staged for Miss Rainbow's benefit, and thaWady will appear in her most popular charac- ter- that of Lady Isabel.

A DzLionircL FLAVOCR. — Crsciolfa Areca-Nut Tooth Paste. Thin delicious Aromatic Dentrifries makei the Enamel of the Teeth white, sound, and poll-htd like irorv. It is exceedingly fragraut. Craeroft'el'ut4le now sold in M. rots.

MERTHYR HOSPITAL. ANNUAL MEETING. The auuual gell(ral meeting of the Governors of the Merthyr General Hospital was held ou Thursday evening in the B6ardroom, under the presidency of Mr. J. Plews. barrister-at-law (chairman of the execu- tive). There was a large attendance of governors present.—The Secretary (Mr. R. R. Davit) read the following anuual report of the Executive Board GENTLEMEN,—In compliance with the rules of the institute, we beg to present our annual report for the year ending 31st December, 1895. The Merthyr General Hospital has now Ijecome so well known in the district that no accident, injury, or other afflic- tion requiring skilled surgical aid happens in the neighbourhood, but the hospital is promptly asked for its help and it has, and is progressively proving the great benefits a community derives from this and similar establishments in its midst. The number of patients admitted and discharged cured or relieved during the past year, and the nature of the cases dealt with tiitrgically and otherwise by the medical staff, are carefully and fully set forth in the elaborate and instructive report appended hereto. In the re- port for the year ending December, 1894, mention was made of the erection cf a new laundry and accom- modation for trained nurses and midwife. The laun- dry and nurse accommodation is now complete. The laundry has proved of great service, and was much needed a trained nitr-e and midwife were engaged some months ago, and their services have since been much sought after, and their time has been fully occu- pied, and the result has shown that an institution where the services of a trained nurse and skilled mid- wife can be promptly obtained is appreciated, testified by the calls that have already been made for their services and it may fairly be assumed that the account, to some extent, Tor tne mariceu cunerenee. It is gratifying to the managers to find generous indi- viduals do not forget that gifts of books, periodicals, fruit, flowers, and other things are highly appreciated by nurses and patients, and your Board have to thank 1 Messrs. E. P. Margin. D. H. Lewis, J\ T..Tames, Mr". H arrap, Mrs. Gunn, Mrs. Lipsett, Mrs. Michael, Mrs. Sarvis, Mrs. Thomas (Western Af"it Offices), Mrs. Davies (Aberfan), Mrp. Sibbering, Mrs. Davies (Windsor-place), Mrs. John Harpur (Cefn), Mrs. It. W. Martin and Mr", Cresswell (clothing), and Miss Smith (Aluia-street), for their gifts of the various articles mentioned. Mr. Whitehouse has also gratuitously given his services in the way of hair-cut- ting and shaving, und thereby saved the institution an annual expenditure of £5. The profits arising from the annual calico ball amounted to £ 76 6s. 9d., and tho amount has Ijeen paid over to the tieasurer. The steps then in progress mentioned in last year's report which had been "et on foot as to erecting an addi- tional ward, to be called The accident receiving ward," have been so far Carried out that a contract was entered into with a builder, and the building is was entered into with a builder, and the building is now fast approaching conclusion. It was hoped that ere this the completion could have been announced, but the contractor lias not made that progress he should have done, and provided for by his contract, but lie is now being pressed to use greater despatch, and it is hoped that in a few more weeks the ward will be ready for use. The retiring members of the Executive Board, in accordance with the rules, are Messrs. David Davies, Charles M. Davies, John Evans, John Rogers, and John Williams, and are eligible for re-election. The meeting will have to elect a president, vice-presidents, treasurer, auditors, and ladies' committee. Tho statement- of accounts showed the following in- come Balance last year, jgZflf lis. 3d. for the maintenance of beds, £ 983 Is. ladies' collections, JM21 16s. lid. ball surplus, JB76 6s. 9d. sundry col- lections, JS150 6*. 7d. Hospital Sundaj', £ 33" 13s. 101. artisans'collection boxes, £ 45 12s. byervices of nurses, B59 5s. 7d. interest on investments, j3222 18s. 2d. a total of £ 1,759 4s. 7d. After payment of expenses, including JE600 for the new ward, a balance was left of J358 18s. lOd. The endowment statement was the same as last year.- Dr. Ward then rearf the medical report. It stated that 186 cases were admit- ted during 1895, bringing the total number treated, since tho commencement of the hospital, to 1,162. Of the 186, 125 were discharged cured, 25 relieved, two from other causes, 17 died, and 16 remained.—The Chairman moved the adoption of the reports, and pointed out that although the institution had paid its way, the balance in then' favour was small and thoy were far from rolling in wealth," as some people seemed to imagine. The medical report was a gratify- ing one, and gave them a good idea of the amount of relief given to cases of accident and otherwise (applause). Mr. T. Williams, J.P., seconded, remarking that in face of the depression in trade the financial position was satisfactory. The report of the medical officers showed what all intense blessing the hospital had been to many homes and families. The motion being carried, the Marquis of Bute, K.T., was re-elected president on tin- motion of Mr. T. Williams, seconded by Me. Rhys Davies. -The v ice- presidents were also re-elected, with the exception of three gentlemen lately deceased.On tho motion of Mr. David Davies, seconded by Mr. T. Thomas, (V- farthfa, the treasurer (Mr. Thomas Williams, J.P.) was re-elected.—The five retiring governors mentioned in the report were also re-appointed, on the motion of Mr. T. 1'. Williams, and on the motion of Mr. D. Davies, seconded by Mr. J. vans, the auditors (Mr. J. Plews, Mr'Rhys Davies; and Mr. A. W. Iloulsm) were again appointed.-On the proposition of Dr. Cresswell, it was agreed that th" following should form the Ladies' Committee -Mrs. T, H. Hailey, Mrs. W. Beddoe, Mrs. (J. Biddlc, Mrs. J. L. Cocker, 'I" Mrs. Colclougb, Mrs. P. R. Cresswell, Mrs. Francis Davies, Miss Mary Da\ is, Mrs. W. Edwanb, Mrs. J. H. Evans, Mrs. Timothv Evans, Miss Goodfellow, Mrs. T. F. Haney, Mrs. W. Harris, Mrs. G. C. James, Mrs. F. T. James, Mrs. L. P.Jones, M rs.Thomas Jones, Miss Jenny Jones, Mrs. E. Lawnoicc, M's. Lipsett, Mrs. N. W. Mai tin, Mrs. T. B. Mount joy, Mrs. Pearce, Mi's. T. Rees, and Mis. LI. M. Williams. —A hearty vote of thanks to Sir W. T. Lewis, Bart., for his generous gift of £ 1,000 towards tho erection of the accident ward was proposed by Di. Cresswell, who stated that the waid was built and aaranged in the latest and most approved manner. Votes of thanks wer± also accorded to the Ladies' Committee, the treasurer, and auditors. The medical staff were also cordially thanked, the speakers refer- ring to them in the highest terms. The minister- of religion were also thanked for the services they ren- dered, and the meeting concluded with a In arty vote of titanks in recognition of the of the chair- lUan and secretary. _a

MOUNTAIN ASH POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr. W. M. North (stipen- diary), Mr. M. Morgan and Dr. E. P. Evans. EXTENSION OK Hocns.—An extension of one Lout was granted to Mrs. Leyshon. Miskiu Inn, on the J occasion of a supper on March 5th. LEAVING HOUSES UNATTENDED. --Edward Williams, Abordare, was charged with leaving hi" horses Hnd brake unattended in Ffrwd-crescent, on February 7th. --Fi)n;d 20s, and costs, or 21 days. DtuviNCr WITHOUT 1 Lwrx-; Two Lmnrs. -Frank Davies and William Williams, grocer. assistant, weie charged with this offence, and fined 10s. and costs each. NKGMXTINI; CIIII.PKK.N. —- Joseph Morgan and Sarah Ann Morgan were charged with neglecting their children. The defendants reside in Phillip- street, 3Ioiintaiu Ash. Mr. James Spiekett, solicitor, to oil of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. —Evidence was given by Inspector Huff, Ponty- pridd, who stated the children of the defendants were fearfully neglected as regards cleanliness. Ill., Sarah Hodges was called for the prosecution, but nothing material could be gleaned from her.—Mrs. Mary Webb was also called for the prosecution, but she also was very loth to gi\ e any ev idence.- Mr Spiekett, in addressing the Bench, said that seeing the wit- nesses for the prosecution pioved rather hostile, he would leave it to the Bench.—The male defendant was discharged, but the charge against the wife was adjourned for a month. OULNKS.—For this offence William Lewis was fined 5s. and costs Thomas Wright, 5s. and costs Lewis Lewis 10- and eo-ts Thomas Davies, 10s. and costs. SCHOOL BOA it I> CASES.-—Tho following parents were summoned for uot sending their children to school, and the following orders wero made: James Mead, iliiani (.ribbings, James Williams and John Williams were eacit fined 5s. aud costs. WAKHANTS ISSUED. Warrants were issued for the arrest of David ,To:lI," and Thomas Stoley, who failed to attend Io answer charge of oVtructing tho high- way at Penrhiwceiber also for the arrest of Thomas Jenkins for being drunk and disorderly.

A NEW SAFETY LAMP. Mr. William Davies, engincdrivcr, 9, Aigyle-ter- race, Llwynypia, has patented an invention for extin- guishing the light when the safety lamp is being un- screwed or opened. The apparatus, which is very simple in construction, is attached inside at the hot. tom of the case and to the wick tube of the lamp pot. The light is instantly put out when the oil pot is being unscrewi'd. The cost of the mechanism and of fixing it to the lamp is about one shilling. Mr. Davies, it appears, has spent considerable tillle upon his patent during the past couple of years. It would really be most interesting for a man of all inventive turn of mind to see the large number of various safety lamps that have been invented during the past 50 years. There is a most unique_ collection of such lamps in the possession of Mr. Williams, proprietor of the Cam- brian Safety Lamp Works, Aberdare, and some of the lamps exhibit considerable ingenuity.

FAILURE OF A PONTYPRIDD RANK MANAGER. It will surpiise many to learn that a petition in bankruptcy has lpevit mado and a receiving order granted against Mr. Merchant, manager of the Metro- politan Bank at Pontypridd. Mr. Merchant was for many years manager of the National Bank of Wal' s at Pontypridd, and his serv ices in that capacity were retained by the Metropolitan Bank when they took over the business. He has always been held in the highest respect, and possessed considerable influence in the banking world, largo volumes of busi- ness passing through his hands from time to time. Nothing appears to bo known of the causes which have led to his present unfortunate position, lie has been in a precarious state of health for some time, been in a precarious state of health for some time, and Mr. Hodges has been acting for him. A meeting of creditors will shortly be held. and the causes of the bankruptcy will then be made known. Inconsequence of tho proceedings taken, a cale of Mr. Merchant' furniture has been withdrawn.