Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

TUB BJSST AND CHOICEST CIGARS are sold by "lias Oeppen, of Merthyr, who has taken orer Mr. 'cake's wholesale and retail tobacco and cigar business Commercial-place, Aberdare. Good Cigar, five or Ueyen for Ie. All Tobaccos are sold at moderate Prices. Walking-sticks, Pouches, Cigar and Cigarette ^?ses, Pipes of a hundred different kinds, Fancy "'pes, ana other useful articles, suitable for Christmas *nd New Year's Presents. Don't forget to give a call. Commercial-place, Aberdare. [3096 ,,CwtcKRT.—A grand concert was held at the New i ublic Hall on Monday night in connection with the ^'Hfuborwen Band. «TN>S MAOCAB.BCS" at the Drill Hall, Merthyr, pPril 16th. Don't fail to hear the new tenor, Mr. ^'oyd Chandos. EMPIKR THKATRK.—The annual benefit concert in S^unection with the Empire Orchestra was held on _londay night. The augmented orchestra took part, "Listed by local and other artistes. ABERUARK STARS.—We are requested to state that Aberdare Stars Cricket Club will be pleased to *fr»nge fixtures with other teams in the district.— res3, Mr. Caldicott, secretary Al)erdare Stars ^•C., Aberdare. V.^bITCART.—We regret to announce the death of v'.r8* Rebecca Nicholas, widow of the late Mr. Evan •cholas Evans, late collier}7 manager, Gadlys, at the *t%°* years. The funeral took place on Tuesday St. Fagan's, Aberdare. T, SACRED CONCERT.-A sacred concert was held at Public Hall on Sunday night in connection the Aberdare Orchestral Society. Professor R. couducted. The Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., ^Upied the chair. There was a small attendance, y Y0iX"NTKKR3.—We are'informed that the Aberdare will parade on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. for fell*?* in the neighlx>urhood of Caerphilly. The «'owing are on duty this week —Lieut. Gregor, Lanman, Corpl. Arnold, and Bugler Coombes. "HADWH." — We have received the April |»o iF °f this magazine, published bj' Mr. Jenkin Wi«T Aberdare. The contents include a biography, *ti ^>or^ra't) of the Rev. W. P. Williams, Landore lf|fii~>no' "Awel Seion poetry, children's Scripture Sunday School lessons, &c. lrtNEItAl,Un Friday last the funeral of Miss j 9ra'nger George, eldest daughter of the Rev. pj George, Unitarian minister, Cardiff-street, took Cemetery. A large number of The H a^ended to pay the last tribute of respect. tes^c<!Med, who was 34 years of age, was highly in the town, and her death is greatly *OCI»TERART SOCIETT.—The weekly meetii.g of this in~ Wa? held at Bethania Vestry on Friday even- The chair was occupied by Mr. John Mills, WrlC?Treaident- The debate, Which is the most by tw 0 j town or country life ? which was opened T Principals last week, was continued by Will, ™ Evans (secretary), Walter Morgan, john'r^i.. ans» Sam Davies, Tom Da vies, J. Davies, {j.^vhristmas, Gwilym Christmas, John Davies, and Miss Jones. Mr. James Thomas, who the debate on behalf of country life, and Mr. the »-~lVan?' the champion of town, having replied to re»iin arguments, a vote was taken, with the fa»_ "at 18 were lovers of the country, and 10 in is ■« Jx.of to*n- The subject for next week's debate v. Burial.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. —Before Stipendiary North, Messrs. R. D. E. Williams, W. Thomas, D. Davies, Jnd Dr. Davies. —Several persons were fined for drunken- ON LICENSED PREMISES.—Ree* Jones, for Hotel vl!luk on ]jeen8ed premises, viz., the Boot tel aulu. was fined 10s. and costs. in» ^i^knck.-—Reea jones was summoned for keen- i*™ STA«ogTS'i«r" "vAs Pummined f,)r drunkennew.-Afr. ou had better take the pledge. Mr T) V^vmv = AnWrw CAB.Wi7-«°An.-William Jenkins, yrocker, and John Garland, three young ^Ow.?L?re ?'ltnlnoDed for the above offence.—The >*aid that several people had to leave the ?• «.ay consequence of the defendants.—Fined each. .LICKNCK. —For keeping a dog without a licence, »aj^ y. Davies, Cwtnbach, was fined 10s.—Defendant tVter f l10 had intended "rising a licence." *imil• j nKin8, Cwmbach, was similarly charged and Kicu yf fined; and so was Alfred Cooper, loan K\iw ^°hn Flower, William Williams. itor, N'T 01 LICENCE. Mr. Phillips, r. applied for the endorsement of the licence of Tho»«?!* ?,l,dge from Sir. John Morgan to Mr. Rees ,nj' R°y»l Oak. Mr. Phillips also applied for ft erido tnent of the licence of theltoyal Oak X*8 j ea Thomas to Mr. Stacev.—The foriner 5v*Hs h 'mt ^he latter was adjourned. Mr. Hyal'(> i!C1 »or' for the endorsement of the Mr, ft -f > Aberaman, from Mr, Thomas Jones to li -Granted. *'> show AN,) Win:Rees Morris was summoned mainf"'86 why he should not contribute towards 'or th« nce of his wife.—Mr. Kenshole appeared ?"fendanfC°n^ainant> aild ^lr* ^vans for the v'Og tt ViT. raPlainant Haid t,iat yhe had been ?tr«et A! J16* husband in lodgings at Pembroke- f0lioiL:^r.lre- He behaved very cruelly to her "laatJ i 1 with a jwker, and ill-used her. He her, and had contributed nothing since }lei. ier HUPport.—Cross-examined She had not .itr!ke her husband. She had struck him *hat was to defend herself. She had not ?°^(lai, ir husband down. She never pulled his v WB* er)- She drank an occasional glass of beer; ^JSinri dru^k. She was not aware that her Jofclto d advertised in a newspaper that he would hari7X)I1!i''J'e for her debts.—By Mr. Kenshole: vot^ oeen very cruel to her, and had burnt her °!le occasion.—In reply to the Bench, !lvfcd on u- Sa'd tliat her husband had projjerty and h, s. nieans.—The defendant said that he had }t,*ttijuJ*rried to complainant 13 year?, but the ^ss not a happy one. She contracted debts of •' ,and d id not behave properly to hi m. She was 1 oue 'lu^.and had used bad language towards him. ^i^sion she threw a glass of water over hun ill-t.p had also thrown him down on the floor • Per w him.—^Defendant was ordered to pay et*k towards his wife, and costs.

ABERDARE CYCLISTS. gave three exhibition rides against the t" 'Sat> i'le Agricultural Hall, London, last week. I^k tl y.ni8ht he made a creditable attempt to Mutoi, le ex>sting live-mile cycling record. Arthur ei»tr s«W°U the 24 houls' l'ace"' Boraquin, of France, c°nd. Artliur was in fine form.

FE^DARE HARRIERS' ATHLETIC A CLUB. iueeting of the Aberdare Harriers' i U'J Was held at the Red Lion Hotel, on SeaR^ay evening in last week, when officers for i *n8r tMere appointed, Mr. Arthur B. Manning « to° captain. It is the intention of the Hold*ecure grounds for training purposes and of Ulg sP°rts during the summer months, the it is contemplated holding at an j A the Anyone wishing to become a member jC*ub should apply to the hon. sec., Mr. °Qes, 9, Dean-street. =:-

"THE LORD OF GOLD" AT A ABERDARE. W pfci'furinanco of The Ltord of Gold," n was given by the Trinity Eng- fUbli„aj]lllistic Methodist Choir at the New Aberdare, on Thursday evening, Wis c|, "th, towards liquidating the debt on There was a crowded audience, toa e Understand that the proceeds amounted iu eta sum- The performance, which was *u<Uen Cter» was an excellent one, and the ^ppiauCe flowed their appreciation by frequent «antab?e* Each of the three parts of the (o, ^as gone through well, and the choir splendid renderings. The dramatis ^heir were as follows, and all sustained l011) Martr 'n an a^e inftliner :—King of Baby- M. x/r- John Jones Queen of Babylon, Miss Mr, -yy80^ 5 Daniel, Mr. G. Phillips Herald, ones Edna, ii Jewish Maiden, Miss ^altov^'1 mother uf Edna, Miss M. J. D Three Jewish Rulers of Babylon, Mr. i • M118' ^r' «'ind ^r- E. 1141, p esscnger, Mr. E. Hopkins; Baby- j^ul (m ri^ees, Governors, Captains, People, l of Judali, members of the choir. ^r<lift F Wei'e conducted by Mr. D. Jones, s *street, who is to be congratulated upon *ls° tof?vS'S a^Hincd. The following orchestra ti°D Part, and were an additional attrac- violins, Mr. H. C. Mellon (leader) H^'iev u Minett 2nd violins, Mr. W. Ji'.L „ 'r< T. Erricker viola, Mr. F. Arnold e °» Mr. W. E. Thomas flute, Mr. T. »tr. } > oboe, Mr. T. 15. Bees ckriunot, 8SoVIwriH: 1 Mr. T. Prestwood » le Intto ''iliips, organist of Trinity. »Ure< -r oM'i>tlenian also conducted the over-

DEATH OF AN ABERDARIAN. On Sunday morning Mr. D. Davies, proprietor of the Rliondda Valley Printing Works, Treorky, and a native of Aberdare, died at his residence after about a period of three months' illness. Deceased, some years ago, started a newspaper in the Rhondda, but the enterprise had to be aban- doned. The deceased was 48 years of age.

MR. D. A. THOMAS, M.P., AND THE ABERDARE GROCERS. The Aberdare Grocers' Association have passed an unanimous resolution condemnatory of Agricultural Produce (Marks) Bill. They communicated their decision to Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., and the honourable member has replied expressing his readiness to accede to their wishes to oppose the Bill. The association met on Tuesday, March 24th, and passed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. D. A. Thomas.

POOLE'S MYRIORAMIC REALIZA- TIONS AT ABERDARE. Mr. Charles W. Poole and his interesting enter- tainment is always welcomed in South Wales, especially in the hill districts. On refeience to our advertising columns, it will be seen that the myriorama will commence a fortnight's entertain- ment at the Temperance Hall, Aberdare, on Mon- day, when two performances will be given, and we predict a splendid success. Mr. Poole has just added to his splendid show a realistic tableau representing the Transvaal and the dating doings of the now famous Dr. Jim." In addition to the beautiful array of scenery, there is a capital amal- gamated variety eompanv, and a powerful com- bination of bands ably conducted. Mr. Poole will afterwards go to Merthyr, where the same recep- tion awaits him as has been accorded him in the past.

NEGLIGENT ABERDARE COLLIERS. At Aberdare Police-court, on Tuesday, Francis Lewis, a young collier, living at Ebenezer-street, Trecynon", Aberdare, was summoned for having a pipe in his possession in the mine, and also with smoking in the mine.—Mr. Kenshole prosecuted.— Defendant admitted the oHence.—Mr. Railton, manage, said that he had occasion to visit the colliery. He smelt tobacco smoke, and on searching bhe defendant he found a pipe in his pocket. The pipe was quite warm. In reply to further enquiries, Mr. Railton said that safety lamps were in vogue at the colliery. There was gas to be found there occasionally.—The Stipendiary said that defendant deserved being sent to prison. He would be fined tOs. and costs, but if anybody was brought up from that colliery again on a similar charge he would be sent to prison without the option of a fine. James Pavord, E. E. Jenkins, John Owen, B. Samuel, B. Gwynne, W. Gwynne, J. Mathews, and W. Nicholas, colliers, were also charged with having pipes in their possession at Bwllfa Colliery. —W. Gwynne and J. Mathews were also summoned For having keys in their possession for opening safety lamps, at the same colliery. W. Nicholas was also charged with having matches in his posses- sion.—Mr. Kenshole prosecuted, and Mr. Evans defended.—Mr. Henry Evans, under manager at the Bwllfa Colliery, gave evidence as to searching the defendants and finding the pipes, matches, Mid keys.—Mr. Evans admitted the offences, but pleaded extenuating circumstances.—The Stipen- diary again commented on the seriousness of the offences.—Defendants were fiued 40s. each, and Josts. h-

I MERTHYR COUNCIL Wednesday. Presents-Messrs. T. H. Bailey (chair- man), D. W. Jones (vice-chairman), D. James, J. Harpur, J. Owen, II. Gray, V. A. Wills, T. Thomas, Dan Thomas, W. Lewis, J. Lewis, J. Roberts, J. Evans, J. LI. Atkins, T. Jenkins, D. Davies, Mr. Gwilym C. James (clerk), and Mr. Harvey (surveyor). REFRESHMENT BAR AND PROVISION STORES A'f NECADD.—Tondera for the above were received from Mr. Evans, Bridgend Mr. Morgan Davies, Dowlais; Mr. R. Powell, Dowlais Mr. Price, Eagle Storee, Merthvr Mr. John Williams. Torpantau; and Mr. \V. N. Evans, Dowlais. Mr. Harpur proposed that the matter be referred to a committee to be dealt with.—Mr. D. W. Jones said that he was dissatisfied with the tenders received. He thought the matter should be deferred.—Mr. D. Davies thought it very unbusinesslike to defer the matter.—Mr. John Lewis moved that the matter he settled that day, and this was ultimately agreed to.- The tenders of Mr. Price and Mr. R. Powell were voted upon. Mr. Price's tender was accepted at JBM per annum. THE TREASUBERaH! A letter was received from Mr. Griffiths, London and Provincial Bank, resign- ing the post of treasurer. An application for the post was also received from Mr. Thomas, Mr. Griffiths' successor.—Mr. D. W. J ones moved that the matter be referred to the next meeting so ae to give other banks an opportunity of applying.—Mr. Harpur seconded, and Mr. D. Davies suppot ted.— Mr. John Lewis also supported.—It was agreed that the matter be deferred by 8 votes to 7. THE NEW RATE.—The accountant, Mr Harris, produced details of the new rats of Is. 6d., which will be for the next half-year. The seal of the Council was affixed to the Bime. Mr. Harris also reported that the amount of arrears brought forward was JB667 14s. The gross amount assessed on the present rate was j615,459 6s. 6 £ d. The 2s. rate in December 2 brought in a gross amount of £8,975 7s. Id. ANNUAL MEETING.—A letter was received from the Local Government Board stating that the annual meeting could not be held until after April 15th.— Mr. D. Davies moved that the annual meeting be held on April 16th.—Mr. T. Thomas seconded.— Carried. BRIDGES AND ROADS COMMITTEE.- Two meetings of this committee had been held, and various recom- mendations were dealt with. The letter from Mr. F. T. James (clerk to the Gelligaer District Council), with reference to the making of a road between Merthyr and Bedlinog, was discussed, and the Com- mittee directed that a reply be sent enquiring what the Gelligaer Council were doing towards making the same. A letter was read from Mr. John Forrester, auctioneer, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Rees, offering to sell to the Council the land and buildings known a* the Vulcan Foundry for a general purposes yard, for the sum of JB650. The Committee recommended that the Council offer the sum of JB550 for a 99 years' lease, at an annual ground rent of J352 10s. for the ground and buildings, as shown on the plan, with the exception of a plot on the opposite side of the road.— Mr. D. Davies said that he was sot willing to give Mr. Rees such a fabulous price for snch rook- •ries.—Mr. V. A. Wills denied that they were rookeries. — Mr. W. Lewis said that the buildings were dilapidated.—Mr. V. A. Wills said that was all nonsense.—Mr. John Lewis said that, as a member of the committee, he had objected to the excessive ground rent of that place.—Mr. Harpur moved that the report he adopted, with the elimina- tion of the paragraph with regard to the Vulcan Foundry, the latter matter being referred for the consideration of a committee of the whole Board. HEALTH COMMITTEE.—At a meeting of the above committee, held on March 27th, it was reported that Mr. Ricketts attended with regard to the complaint against him of having permitted a mid-wife to lay out the body of a person who died from small-pox. Mr. Ricketts explained the circumstances in detai!. -The committee thought that Mr. Rickette' conduct throughout deserved censure, and that, in the future, he and his staff at the hospital should do what was necessary in similar cases without other assistance. The committee were of opinion that the medical superintendent of the Fever Hospital should prepare a code of regulations for the hospital.—Mr. D. W. J Jnes proposed the adoption of the report.— The report was adopted, and it was decided to send a copy to Dr. Cresswell. THE AUDIT OF THE ACCOl;XTH.-A. letter was received from Mr. Provis, assistant secretary of the Local Government Board, to the effect that Mr. G. L. Gibson, assistant district auditor, had reported to that Board that at the audit of the accounts of the Merthyr Council, for the period ended March 31st last, he had disallowed the sums of JB51 9s. and £1,121 14s., and surcharged the amounts upon Mr. T. Williams, a member of the late Local Board that he disallowed the sums of JB1. £8 9s., and JB45 7s., and surcharged the amounts upon Mr. T. H. Bailey; and that he also surcharged the sum of £58 12s. 9 £ d. upon Mr. T. W. Goodfellow, as collector of rates. FINANCIAL MATTERS.—The Finance Committee referred the question of Mr. Welton's salary (masonry inspector at the Neuadd Waterworks) to the Council. The letter from the contractor, enclosing architect's certificate for JB750, being the first instalment for the Public Offices, was received, and the committee recommended that a cheque be sent for the amount, The committee passed the account for JE52 10s. for charge made by Messrs. Turquard Young and Company, for investigation of Council's books in connection with the negotiations of the loan. Hav- ing regard to the number of canes of general district rate and water rent, which were lost to the Council by the constant changes in the tenants of tied houses, {)yvC9mniittee recommended that a communication Council will, in future, lbba-ilf \'ltt!mA.tUl"" ¡kb}..Ltbe There being heavy arrears due from churches and chapels for water, the committee drew attention to the matter, and considered that some permanent arrangement should be made.—Mr. W. Lewis said that they had a good deal of trouble with regard to the arrears. The arrears of the last rate even amounted to J6320. That was very unsatisfactory. They had collectors, and it did not reflect credit on them as a Council that they should go on in that way. There was one ratepayer alone who owed over £ 50.—Mr. D. Davies said that they must not talk of bad debts.—Mr. Harpur said that there was no one who bad spent more time and trouble with regard to the arrears than Mr. Dan Thomas and the Vice- chairman-and particularly the vice-chairman— and he mi*ht say himself (Mr. Harpur) also. — Mr. Dan Thomas: Hear, hear. — Mr. Harpur said that there was great difficulty in dealing with the arrears. -Mr. D. W. Jones said that he was very glad to support Mr. Dan Thomas' views in committee with reference to water supply for tied houses. With regard to water supply of churches and chapels, there was charged in 1894, 271 9s. 7d., and collected, JB51 5s. 9d., balance owing, J620 3s. lOd. In 1895 there was charged JB71 3s. 9d., and collected, jB49 Os. 3d., balance owing, jB22 3s. 6d. In 1896, there was charged JB71 6s. 7d., and collected, j654 4s,, balance owing, £1728. 7d. So that there was a slight improvement in 1896. The best way to deal with the matter would be not to charge churches and chapels for water. The people who went to the places of worship paid for the water at their private residences, and they should not also hare to pay for the water at their churches and chapels.—Mr. A. Wills "0: must give notice of motion to that effect.—Mr. D. W. Jones No, it is a motion on the action of the committee.—Ultimately Mr. Jones gave notice of motion. THE RETIREMENT OF MH. DAVID JAMES.—The Chairman referred, to the forthcoming retirement of r -u. Mr. David James, whore services on that Council had been much appreciated. He proposed that they accord Mr. James their warmest thanks for his past Bervtce«. —Mr. D. Davies seconded. — The vote of thanks was unanimously agreed to.—Mr. James, in reply, said that he had not expected that vote. He thanked the Council most sincerely for their kindness. RELIEF WORKS.—The Surveyor said that there were practically the same number of men employed on the relief works this week as there had been in the previous week. He asked for further instructious.- Mr. I). Davies asked the surveyor whether there was suitable work available for the men to go on with for the rest of the week.—Mr. J, Evans The Discharge Note is—.—Chairman We have nothing to do with the Discharge Note yet.—Mr. J. Evans said that there were a good many men who could not get any work.—Chairman There are places waiting for them. —Mr. Gray said that if they could not get employ- ment at Plymouth they could get it elsewhere.—Mr. Harpur move-d that the relief work be stopped.—Mr. Evans moved that it be continued.—Mr. T. Thomas seconded.—Mr. Harpur said that there was no doubt there were men working, under the Board who could get work to-morrow. —Mr. J. Evans: And I know of others who can't get it.—Mr. D. Davies said that if the men could get work at the pita as stated, surely they would not work under the Council for 9s. 6d. per week. -The Surveyor remarked that the road from Gellifaelog, on which the men have been employed, had been completed.- Chairman said that there were many men seeking for work under the Council who ought to go back to work at the pit. There were plenty of places ready for the men to go to.—Mr. J. Evans said that only that very morning the men could not get work.—Chairman: But they can get it somewhere else. You don't want to keep the men employed under the Council :'f they can get work elsewhere.—Mr. Evans said that they did not want to do that.—In reply to Mr. J. Lewis, the Chairman said: We are now taking on men (at Plymouth) that were not employed by us at all. There is plenty of work.—Mr. Jenkins seconded Mr. Haruur. — Mr. David Davies moved that j the men be employed for the remainder j of the week, and that a special meeting of the Council I be held on Tuesday.—Mr. J. Owen said that in justice j to the company, and the working men themselves, they ought to go back.- Chairman There are places for the colliers, but they won't go.—Mr. J. Evans said that he had asked for work that morning, and there was none to be had.—Chairman: Whom did j you ask ?—Mr. Evans: Mr. Green.—After some fur- ther discussion, it was decided that the relief work lie continued until the end of the week. DOWLAIS COMPLAINTS.—The Dowlais Chamber of Trade wrote complaining of the water supply being turned off at Dowlais.—The Surveyor said that he hoped to remedy the complaint soon, and get a con- stant supply of water. SURVEYOR'S RXPORT. This report was read. The scavenging contract'! expired on the 30th prox., and he (the surveyor) reccommended that tenders be advertised fur. Plaus of several houses were sub- mitted. An ash-bin was required at Pengarnddu t Dowlais, to take the place of a dilapidated stone reception.—Speaking with reference to Pen- garnddu, Mr. D. W. Jones said that they got rates and taxes from that part, but the Council never expended any money there. The roads were in a shameful condition, and the sewerage was in a bad j condition.—The report was adopted. THE LOAN.—The Clerk said that an instalment of the loan amounting to j6100,000 had been received from the Admiralty and deposited at the London and Provincial Bank. With regard to the loan he (the clerk) had great difficulty in getting it completed before March 24th, and if it had not { been completed then they would not have had it com- pleted for six months. The Clerk also said that the work done by Mr. Harris had helped to facilitate matters. The Clerk also referred to the kindne«s of Mr. Bailey, who had also been of great service in connection with the loan. It was a great advantage to have the chairman in a matter of that < kind.—Mr. D. Davies said that they had got the f money at 3;1 per cent.. which was very reasonable. J6100,000 was, however, a large amount to lie idle, and he thought that the attention of the Finance Commit- tee should be drawn to the matter to see whether they could not make something out of it. He moved that the clerk be instructed to see what could be done.— This was agreed to.—Mr. D. W. Jones did not think that it was right for the clerk to take upon himself such an important matter as that connected with the j Joan without consulting the Council. It was on the j morning of the prev ious Council meeting he had gone j to London. He (Mr. Jones) also thought that all docu- merits- ought to be kept in the Council office, and that all letters relating to the loan should be open for the inspection of the members. He (Mr. Jones) thought i that the Council should be consulted a little more.- i The Clerk remarked that Mr. Jones could have the clerkship if he liked.—The Chairman said that it was at his instigation that Mr. James had gone to London. If there was to be any blame attached at all it was to [ be attached to him (the chairman) and not to Mr. James. He (the chairman) must say that he did not think that lie had seen any man carry out such a j delicate operation as that connected with the loan with such credit to himself and to the town a- Mr. | James.—Mr. D. W. Jones said that lie did not com- | plain.-Clerk Oh yes you do. I can't do enough for you.—Chairman It has been a great pleasure to me to be associated with Mr. James. TOWN CLOCK.—On the motion of Mr. V. A. Wills it was decided to ascertain the cost of replacing the town clock, with or without chimes.

"DELIGHTFUL TREATMENT FOR CURING CORPULENCE. (feneraiiy llitt culA u»*u «\rrd -»• .U no this ana similar terms in reference to Mr. 1". C. j Russell's now popular treatment for corpulency natur- j ally attracts special attention. These terms are to be found in a large number of letters included in the just-issued 18th edition of Mr. Russell's little volume of 256 pages, "Corpulency and the Cure" (Wobnrn House, Store-street, Bedford-square, London, W.C.). These communications are from persons of both sexes, and it is apparent that their number is represented by thousands annually, who have found in this system of treatment a safe, rapid and permanent cure for excessive fatness. This testimony forms in the aggregate, indeed, a wonderful record of rapid reduction of excessive adipose tissue, and those who have pesonal reasons for being inter- ested in the subject should send to the aho\'e address six penny stamps for a copy (post free) of Mr. Russell's notably-suggestive little book. I think the treatment most delightful," writes one out of a large number of equally-enthusiastic correspondents. And number of equally-enthusiastic correspondents. And the expressions Admirable tonic," Splendid stuff," A delicious leverage mixed with mineral waters," are of constant recurrence in this singularly-interest- are of constant recurrence in this singularly-interest- ing correspondence The details given by many of the writers of these letters as to the results of the 1 treatment fully justifies the use of such eulogistic phraser It must certainly be delightful to experience the sensation of losing unnecessary and dangerous fat by pounds per week, and frequently by stones per I month, and that by aid of treatment which simul- taneously increases the appetite and renders its reason able indulgence mocuous. The experience, too, must be still more delightful by the knowledge, which may be gained from a perusal of Mr. Russell's book, that hili preparation is a pure vegetable product, without any admixture of the mineral poisons which are too frequently administered. With a candour which also I ia delightful, Mr. Russell prints in his book the recipe I for the preparation.

<II +]BUY FROM THE GROWI[ZR I !Jj I P) T E A MERCHANT T0 MAJBSTY Q BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT THE QUEEN. ||) LIPTON'S DELICIOUS TEAS HAVE THE LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Hj APPRECIATED EVERYWHERE FOR THEIR DELICATE FLAVOUR AND EXQUISITE AROMA. (D NO HIGHER PRICE. X NO HIGHER PRICE. H This is the Finest Tea \mJ the World Produces. | PER (1/4) LB. —- Rich, Pure & Fragrant. PEE (^ /■ J 8 j T.TPTfYNrV /TEA PLANTER, CEYLON. U rj Local Branches 4, MARKET SQUARE BUILDINGS, MERTHYR, and 19, COMMERCIAL-PLACE, ABERDARE. Q Q BRANCHED KVEUYWHKRE. CHIEF OFFICES CITY ROAD, LONDON. AUKXCISS IHROLGHOIT THE WORLD, (J f*- *< « M t | 1 THE "TIMES" OFFICE Had long been virtually a Society Office. It con- formed with the Association's conditions as regarde :— 1. HOURS or LABOUR, 2. RATE OF WAGES, 3. NUMBER OF APPRENTICE?, And ail other essential points. The cuily change now is that it haa been formally recognised by the Typographical Association 11<1\ a Society Office. No other printing establishment in the Merthyr Valley occupies this position, and we appeal to the public, especially to Trade Unionists, to extend a hearty support to the ONLY SOCIETT OFFICE in the district. What does all this mean It means that, when you send a printing job te the Timfs Office, you have a guarantee that th# re#n who do the work are properly paid for their labour, that the standard limit of time is adherefl to, and that the office does not ewarm with apprentices, who take away the work from qualified journeymen. IX A SOCIETY OFFICE THERE IS NO SWEATING, NO STARVATION WAGES, NO UNREASONABLY LONG HOURS, SO CROWDS OF APPRENTICES. The work i. earried en tø aeeordanee with can litions laid down by the {Printers' own TMKte Union. [his ensures every fairplay for the men. Trade Unionists, it is yeur duty to be lerlll to THE ONLY/TRADE UNION PRINTING OFFICE IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. It is likewise te your mfeereet to patronise the "MERTHYR TIMES" OFFICE, for it is there you get the beet work at the mM reasonable priees. ALL TRADE UNIONISTS SHOULD READ THIS THE « MERTHYR TIMES" OFFICE Is the onW Printing Establishment in the town recognised by the Printers' Trade Union as a SOCIETY OFFICE. t ¡ The following extract from 'THE TYPOGRAPHICAL CIRCULAR (July), the official organ of the Typographical Association, explains itself :— MEKTHTR Tvnnr.. -A deputation from the TRWEA Office waited upon their employers for the purpose yubmitting the rules of the Association. After a perusal of the ?aid rules, the employers came to the conclusion that they would acknowledge them in the htnre, This i* a grand concession for Merthyr. Others we feel confident, will follow th*» example. I -n

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ALLEGED BREAKING INTO A TOBACCONIST'S SHOP AT ABERDARE At Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday, Edward Beavan, James Llewelyn, and William Davies, three young men, were summoned for breaking into the shop of Mr. James A. Bishop, tobacconist, Danon-street, Aberdare, and stealing therefrom a juftntity nf oigar.s. tobacco, and pipes.—J. Bishop, jun., proved missing the .articles. from the shop, ind identified those produced in court as ine articles missed.-In reply to the Bench, one of the prisoners said that he remembered nothing about it"; the other two gave very vague replies.— Sergt. Salter said that he met John and Llewelyn in Glo'ster-street smoking cigarettes. He asked them what they had in their pockets. John said, You can search me." Witness searched Llewelyn and found two cigars, a pipe, and four cigarettes in his pocket. John ran away, but was eventually caught, and on being searched two pipes and case, a pipe, tobacco, and cigars were found in his pockets. He charged the two prisoners with the theft. Llewelyn John made a reply practically admitting the theft. But Llewelyn said that lie had been influenced by the others. Witness subsequently deposed to arresting the prisoner Davies in Dumfries-street. He found a cigar-holder and case and tobacco upon him. Davies practically admitted the theft; but said that Llewelyn -was not in the game. "-Prisoners were then formally charged. John said that he was intoxicated," Davies said that he was in drink," and Llewelyn said that lie did not know they were stolen.—Prisoners were committed to take their trial at the Quarter Sessions at Swansea. Bail was allowed.

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BUILDING AT ABERAMAN. We understand that thirty new houses are to be j built at Aberaman, and considerable work will thus be afforded masons, labourers, &c., in the dis- trict. The new houses are to be built by the Greenhill Building Club, of which the chairman is Mr. Taliesin James. ABERAMAN CYCLING CLUB. We are given to understand that there will be a run in connection with the Aberaman Cycling Club to-morrow (Good Friday). We are asked to announce that the club will start from the Aber- aman Square at 11 a.m., and given fine weather there ought to bp a good muster. The captain of the club is Mr. B. Llewellyn, and Mr. John Thomas and Mr. A. Butt are vice-captains. Mr. G. Key will be the bugler at the Saturday runs, and Mr. E. Meredith at the Thursday runs. MOUNTAIN ASH EISTEDDFOD. This monstre event will be held on Monday next (Easter Monday) and promises to far eclipse last year's, which was so successful. The entries we mentioned last week have been veiy largely supple- mented: The leading brass hands have entered for the band contest. Grand entries have also been received for the male voice and for the juvenile ohoira' competition. Given fine weather we can pre- diet a huge success. AN ABERDARE JUNCTION EVANGE LIST SENT TO GAOL. In a recent issue of the Merthyr Times we recorded the fact that a man named George Thomas, who was acting as an evangelist at Aberdare Junction, had been arrested on a warrant, charged with embezzling money which he received on account of his employer, Louis Albert Hill, a baker, living at High-street, Acton. It appears that the prisoner absconded in October last, while the prosecutor was going round with him to deliver the bills, and he was not heard of again until he was in custody. The total amount of defalcations exceeded f6. W Prisoner was now brought up at the West London Police-court and committed for three months with hard labour. HER WEDDING DAY AT THE GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. Mr. Charles Harrington's and Miss Ethel Calrow's talented company produced, at the Grand Theatre, Cardiff, on Monday evening, Mr. E. T. De Banzie's new, romantic, emotional drama, "Her Wedding Day." The author has written a work of thrilling interest, which has action for its key- note. Many of the scenes are full of effect and exciting situations, and raise the enthusiasm of ihe audience to a high pitch. The opening scene is laid on the wedding morn of Madge Conway, who is to be married to Harold Saxby. Weedon Kenny- non, a typical villian, here makes his appearance, and tries by means of falsehoods to dissuade Madge from carrying ont her engagement. He is, how ever, unsuccessful in his efforts, and on the evenii g of her wedding day he forces hi-nself into her house, and by further strategy is enabled to part Saxby from her. He then endeavours to carry her away, but she sliootshim with a revolver and is placed under arrest. Kennynon recovers, but this is not brought to the knowledge of Madge, and lie escapes to the house of Madame Maurice, an adven- turess in Paris, whither he is followed by Saxby. A fight ensues, during which Kcimynon is shot a second time, but is not seriously injured, and is brought over to England. Meanwhile the trial of Madge has been proceeded with, and she is con- demned to the scaffold. In the final act Madge is seen at the foot of the scaffold, and is just saved from death by the appearance of her husband. Explanations follow, and she is restored to her husband, while Kennynon meets a just penalty. The piece is excellently mounted, and the scenery is of the brightest, the scaffold scene being very effective. We venture to predict crowded houses 1 at the Grand during the remainder of the week. Mr. Sounes has made special arrangements for Easter week, and on Monday Shadows of a Great City" will occupy the boards. The play is exceedingly attractive, and there is no doubt that the hundreds of visitors to Cardiff will on Monday pay a visit to the Grand. THE DERVISHES AND UGANDA. Reuter's Agency learns from a well-informed i source that the relative positions of the British and the dervishes in the direction of Uganda is as follows: Although the forces in Uganda were strengthened with a view to resisting any possible ( attack from the north, it is now believed that such a j contingency is very remote. The extension of ] the Uganda frontier to the Albert Myanza I at the time of Major Owen's Expedition to f Unyoro renders a southerly move on the part of the t dervishes in the direction of the Protectorate most unlikely. It is pointed out that before the British occupation of Kabarega's country such a step would not bav }, n! t»nrWt with such great difllculty, .n.1 thnt. the dervishes would have gt-. ♦Kare with- ] out opposition, whereas now they would t. J encounter a British force, and would have to effect a ( landing under lire from the advanced foris. The most northerly British position is ut Kibero—the I post on the Albert Lake. This small garrison is supported by a largo fort situated about seven miles distant in the food country. Major Cunning- ham was in command of the advanced posts, but, according to recent n-sws from l'g;n.dit, he had been on an expedition against the Wanandi, a hostile l tribe on the Uganda road. Until recently the British advanced posts we-e garrisoned by 300 Soudanese troops under British ollicers. Having these facts in view, it is regarded as very unlikely that any dervish movement towards Uganda would result from offensive operations taken against them unless such operations came from Uganda itself, a course which is looked upon as out of the question, at any rate until the completion of t he railway. xTlie most southerly dervish post is at J:g af, about 300 miles north of the British advanced posts on the Albert Nyanta. This post has a very poor food supply, aud is near the Dutile Cataract—a very ba 1 one. At Regaaf there are about 2000 dervishes, but it is a centre to which the Khalifa sends men who are looked upon as suspected persons. It. is probable, how-, ever, that in the event of the Khalifa being threat- ened from the norlh these people could be recalled to Oindurman to assist in meeting an opposing force. It is regarded as very improbable that under the cir- cumstances the Ilegaaf post would be reinforced. Any Belgian advance through the Bahr el Gazel would, of course, cut. Kegaaf off from communication with the dervish headquarters at Omdurinan. Recent news from Uganda indicates that all is quiet there, and that, beyond the small punitive expedition against the Wanandi on the borders of the Maeai country, there were no military operations in progress, I

TREHARRIS. WotiK was resumed at No. 1 Pit Deep Navigation on Friday. A WARNING.—Our readers would do well to j examine their money, as counterfeit two-shilling pieces have been discovered in the town. THKRK is a meeting for young men every Saturday evening at Tabernacle Independent Chapel, with geod result- PEBHONAI.—Miss Elizabeth J. Davies, daughter of Mr. Davies, schoolmaster, Trelewis, has just passed first class on the Queen's scholarship list just issued by the Education Department. Ox SUNDAY hundreds of Treharrisites visited the Quakers' Yard Junction Cemetery and inspected the floral decorations placed on the graves of the departed. PEKSOXAL.—We regret to hear that Mr. J. F. Evans, Fox-street, will shortly leave our town for the Aber Valley. Mr. Evans has rendered signal services as hon. secretary to several institutions in our midvt, and he will certainly be missed. A.S.R.S.—The annual concert in aid of the orphanx of deceased railway men, under the auspices of the A.S.R.S. will be held at the Public Hall on Good Friday, when several well-known artistes will take part, and it is hoped the public will attend in large numbers, and so support a deserving cause. Mr. Alfred Thomas, our M.P., is announced to preside. TRUANT SCHOOI,. — A general meeting of the Quakers' Yard Junction Truant {school Committee was held at the school on Thursday lasft. There were present: Messrs. W. L. Daniel (chairman), J. D. Thomas, N. L. Wilputte, J. Richards, Henry Davies, R. Davies, D. P. Davies, J.P., Dr. Griffiths, Rev. W. Lewis, and the secretary, Mr. E. Stephens. The Rev. W. D. Nicholas officiated there on Sunday last. 0. THE FORWARD MOVEMENT AT TREHARRIS. The opening of the new Mission Hall. Perrott- street, Treharris, in connection with the "Forward Movement," took place on Saturday night last, and c'uring the fortnight which follows (writes our Tre- harris correspondent) meetings will be held every nicht. The Rev. Seth Joshua, of Newport, preached on Saturday night and also three times on Sunday to well-attended congregations, The Rev. John Pugh, of Cardiff, preached on Monday at 2.30 and 7 o'clock in an impressive manner. On Tuesday, Mr. T. C. Thomas, Bedlinog, and on Wednesday the Rev. John Hall, Nebon, preached. To-day (Thursday), and the remaing eight days the following gentlemen will take part in the services Rev. Glandon Davies (English) and the Rev. B. D. Davies, Bethania, Meithyr Vale, in Welsh. On Saturday and Sunday next Evangelist Harris, Elliotstown, and on the following Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the Rev. W. P. Jones, Whit- church, Mr. W. M. Evans, and Evangelist Coleman respectively. We omitted to mention that Evangelist Williams assisted the Rev. Jchn Pugh on Monday. Collections were made at the close of each service towards the Building Fund. On Saturday evening the Rev. Tertius Phillips is expected to attend and deliver a Temperance address. | The Forward Movement was introduced to our town in April, 1894, and, with the exception of a month or so, has been in charge of Evangelist T. R. Coleman during the whole of that time. The meetings were held in the Public Hall up to three weeks ago, but during the summer of 1894, they worshipped in a tent, in which great work was done. The expense of the hall together with the excessive size of the same for so small a body, was found incon- venient, and it was decided to erect a. mission hall. Mr. David Prosser kindly gave a free site, and an eisteddfod was held at the Puhlic Hall in November, 1865, which turned a great success, and realised the handsome sum of JB40 after paying expenses. In December last the founlation stones were laid, at which ceremony close on JB50 was subscribed. The Mission Hall is built with corrugated iron, and is boarded inside with pitchpine, varnished, and neatly executed. It will seat 300 persons, and the vestry which if, attached is so arranged as to admit of anyone inside being able to see and hear all that is going on in the chapel in case of a crush. The exterior and back of the building have also all the necessary and modern requirements to make it com- plete. The total cost for its entire completion amounted to JB587 8s 6d. They have a memliership at present of 40 members, and usually a congregation of about 200. There is a Sunday School in connection with the movement, which is in a very flourishing condition, Tio fewer than 110 scholars being present a few Sundays back. The Revs. John Pugh and Seth Joshua have rendered marked services towards estab- lishing the movement in our midst. The members 6f the "Forward Movement" feel greatly indebted to the mini-ters and members of the various denomina- tions in the town for their kind assistance. It is only fair to state that our Welsh Calvinistic Methodist friends, speaking locally, had a large share in bring- ing the movement to its present flourishing condition. The movement has been very fortunate in securing the services of Evangelist Coleman, who has so successfully brought his flock through the many difficulties and trials by which they have been sur- rounded. A word of praise is also due to Mr. George Blackburne, the indefatigable secretary to the cause. During the ensuing month collectors will visit every house soliciting subscriptions towards the building funds, and we hope there will be a worthy response to their appeals. NELSON. PALM SUNDAY.—On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Isaac Rees, PquKF/uK,;Pre:lched at the Parish Church to i;ougrfegd.nt)ift. decorated, and a Iaive number of people VIM tea lab churchyard throughout the day. THENKW STATIOX.-Canvaesers have been busy the last few evenings soliciting signatures for the purpose of petitioning the G.W.R. authorities against the building of the new station at the Shmgng Bridge. All agree that the present station is inadequate for the population, and that it is rather out of the way but no one seems to favour the idea of having it removed further away from the town. OBITUARY.—We have much regret in recording the death of the late Mr. S. Meredith, butcher. Deceased had been ill for a very long time and died on March 20th of consumption. The remains were interred at Llanfabon Parish Church on Wednesday. The Rev. D. Leigh, rector, assisted by his curates, Revs. Jones and Jacobs, officiated at the funeral. Deceased leaves a widow and seven children, and much sympathy is felt towaids them in their sad bereavement. ELECTION.—The election tor a member of the Urban District Council took place on Monday. The old member, Mr. J. Peters' time being up, he has retired, and there weie two candidates for the seat, viz., Mr. D. E. Jones, Llancaiaeh House and Mr. L. Williams, Tonta.ilwr Farm. There has been but little excitement evinced in the election, but public opinion seemed to favour Mr. D. E. Jones. Voters came to the poll very slowly in the morning, but toward the evening thing* took another turn, and there was more excitement. After the poll was declared closed at eight o'clock, the ballot box was taken to Caerphilly. 1 Counting commenced at ten o'clock last night, and about twelve o'clock it was found that Mr. Jones was successful with the substantial majority of 59.

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