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^a—UMMgj.itu.iji—iwiiii miwiiwiMiiii—HUiiBiiwimiiiiwiiinnmiinil mi 111 iirTmnmnnMinnir— [ I. E. THOMAS, M.P.S., I I Ohemisi I and t ^JS £ SSr W "J t 11 !.j II J ø U pthalmic | Optician I 1 Medical Hal!^ Abemman, I Sight Scientifically Tested. | No Fee for Examination. Attendance daily. -Ç.#Ø< The Bwlch Colliery Co., Ltd. y House Coal I& lff Nantmelyn Graig The best House Coa! in the District. Prompt delivery to any part of town on receipt of post card to Bwlch Colliery, Hinwain, or Nantmelyn Graig Colliery, Cwmdare, or D. O. Jenkins, 18 Windsor St., Trecynon. B" See that you get Nantmelyn Graig. NAT. TEL., 105 ABERDARE. NAT. TEL., 200 HIRWAIN. —— ANNUAL —— FURNITURE SALE NOW ON AT HALL & SONS, THE LEADING FURNISHERS, 9 Cardiff St., Aberdare. Genuine Reductions. Immense Stock. Inspection Invited. J. HOPKINS, IRONMONGER, 4 Canon Street, Aberdare. For all class of Ironmongery at lowest prices. Colliers' Tools a Speciality. We have been requested to insert the following WARNING for the protection of the Public:- The public are hereby warned against ignorant men calling at people's houses, falsely representing themselves to be Dentists, or Agents for Dentists, and offering to extract Teeth to obtain orders for False Teeth. Such men have had no Dental Training; in almost all cases they are quite ignorant of Dentistry, and without any fixed address, so that people they injure cannot trace them. In addition to this, extortionate charges are made for rough, common False Teeth. On no account should the Public have anything to do with them, many persons having been cruelly treated and defrauded. People allowing strangers to interfere with their teeth expose themselves to MANY DANGERS. Blood-Poisoning, Hemorrhage, Disease and life-long 6 Disfigurement often result from the dirty instruments and ignorance of travelling teeth quacks. For their own safety, the Public are strongly advised not to allow anyone, except established Dental practitioners, to interfere with their teeth, and only to patronise respectable practitioners known to them. Persons requiring any dental operation should have nothing to do with men who canvass or those employing them. WE PRINT, PRINTING! PRINTING YOU PROFIT. i L Coloured Posters a Speciality. ——i—■—i^——mmmm—a "Leader," Printing Works, Market Street, Aberdare. RING UP 136 NAT. | I Latest in Millinery, [ am now making a Special and Attractive Show of all that is Newest and Best in Millinery, Straws, Flowers, Featheps, &c., For the Early Spring Season. I cordially invite a visit of inspection. Joseph Thomas, 1 & 2, IVjargaret St., Trecynon. W. T. EVANS, Carmarthen Dairy, Aberdare, Has taken NEW AND SPACIOUS jPREMISES,|viz. Corner of Seymour St. and Whitcombe St. and OPPOSITE MEMORIAL HALL, which will be opened shortly as a Dairy. Guaranteed New Laid Eggs, Fresli Butter & Cream Deliveries twice daily. A. J. PADDOCK, Plumber, Gasfitter, Sanitary Engineer and Electrician. Large Assortment of Sanitary and Gas Fittings kept in Stock. Prompt and personal attention to all orders. Estimates Free. 24, Cardiff Street, ABERDARE. NAT. TML. 147. Merthyr Tydfil Union. APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR OF POOR RATES. NOTICE is hereby given that the Guardians of the Poor of the Merthyr Tydfil Union will at their meeting to be held at the Board Room, Workhouse, Merthyr Tydfil, on Satur- day, the 30th day of April, 1910, appoint a Collector of the Poor Rates for the Parish of Rhigos. Salary, X45 per annum. The person appointed must be fully competent to keep the various books and accounts appertaining to the office, and will be required to perform all the duties prescribed by the General or other Orders of the Local Government Board in force for the time being applic- able to the office of Collector of the Poor Rates. The appointment is subject to the provisions of the Poor-Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896, and the per- son appointed will be required to give security in an approved Guarantee Society in the sum of X200. Applications, in candidates' own handwriting, together with copies of three recent testimonials, must be made upon forms which can be obtained upon application at my office, or by forward- ing me a stamped directed foolscap envelope, and must reach me not later than 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, April 28th, 1910. By order, FRANK T. JAMES, Clerk to the Guardians. 134, High Street. Merthyr Tydfil, 19th April, 1910. The Urban District Council of Aberdare. Education Committee. CWMDARE COUNCIL SCHOOLS. WANTED Clerk of Works to super- intend the erection of the above New Schools. Salary X2 5s. per week. Applications in the candidates own ¡ Handwriting, stating past experience and tge, with three recent, testimonials must each me on or before Saturday, the 30th Ipril, 1910. Canvassing is strictly prohibited. JOHN MORRIS, Director. Education Offices, Aberdare, April 15th, 1910. E zvm E ¡ fA. I iM If,jt I' Should sensS 2 stamps for oar 3 a gaas ili'istr&d fcoc* | containing valuahlginfci-rsMiic.'i few all Irregularities | and Suppressions may be entirely avoided or removed Q bysimpSo means. Recommeiisisd byemtnent physicians 1 as the anl;/ Safe, Sure and Gsnuins Remedy. Never J Fails. Thousands of Testimonials. Established 1862 | .P. The Urban District Council of Aberdare. Education Committee. TENDERS FOR PRINTING, &c. THE Committee invite Tenders foi JL Printing, Stationery, Advertising &c., for the year ending 31st March 1911. Form of Tender, Specimen of Notices. &c., may be seen at the Education Offices. The lowest or any Tender not neces- sarily accepted. Envelopes marked Tenders for Printing, &c. to be in the hands of the undersigned not later than Saturday, the 7th day of May, 1910, JOHN MORRIS, Director, Education Offices, Aberdare, April 19th, 1910. -0 MRS J £ ELLY Gives the best price for all kinds of LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S Cast-ofl Clothing, Boots, Shoes, &o. Letters and Orders .promptly attended to Distance no object. 23, DYFFRYN STREET, GODREAMAN. Parcels may be left at 34, Canon Street, Aberdare. flow ready for 1910. THE Social -Calendar I; i': "Ir¡Z!60,rJ.Mt\7_. A guide to the Social Functions of the Year, Edited by Mrs. Hugh Adams and Miss E. A. Browne. Crown 8vo. Cloth, with rounded cornerB, 2s. 6d. net. Full Leather, gilt edges, 3s. 6d. net. The Billiard Year Book Officially approved by the Billiard Association. Edited by Herbert S. Oakley and W. Wilson Ruttle. Crown 8vo., Cloth, la. A. & C. BLACK, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W. f ladies SHOIS10 K»GW t I BlaneMfs Apiol & Steel Fills j | have obtained the largest sale at any medicine for | Womsn. Merit atone made this record possible. j f 1/1* per boa Jram ail Chemists, or post free "j Apology. I beg to apologise to Mrs Williams, 12, i Mount Hill street, Aberaman, for having, when under the influence of drink, used language calculated to injure her character. < (Signed), THOMAS CARRY, J. BOSHER, House and Estate Agent. Rents Collected, Monthly or Quarterly settlements. 25 years experience in col- lecting. ADDRESS :— Over 38 Victoria, Square, and 8 Brondeg Terrace, Aberdare. Prespixid Snmil Advar-tSssmes-stia. Inserted at the following specially low rates. One week 4 wks. 18 wks 6. d, a. d, e, d SO words 0 3 n. 1 6 8 6 28 0 9 0" 2 8 5 3 88 „ 1 0 8 0 7 0 liemittances may be made by Postal Orders or half-penny stamps, If not prepaid double rate will bo charged. Advertisement and Publishing OSocs. Market Street, A.berdare, SITUATIONS VACANT. AN office boy. One used to type- writer preferred.—Apply O. B. LEADER Office. WANTED. GRAND Trades Exhibition, Skating Rink, Mountain Ash, opening May 3 to 14th, wanted apartments for 50 attend- ants.—Apply, with terms to B. Barton. LOST. IRISH Terrier Bitch (brown with white ) feet), last Thursday in Aberaman. Strap round neck. Finder rewarded on returning same to 13 Glanrhyd street, Cwmaman. FOUND. A leather purse containing postal order 20s.—Apply, Wm. Perrow, 23, Wood- land Terrace, Godreaman. FOR SALE. DOUBLE Manual Earn Organ, 18 stops (no pedals), in excellent condition. Very powerful. Suit church or chapel. Seen by appointment.—Apply, C.C., LEADER Office. SHORTHORN Cow and Calf for sale. Splendid milker and quiet.—Pleace, Aberdare. A Perambulator. Nearly new. Will sell cheap.—Apply, at 44, Herbert-street, Aberdare. » TO LET. LODGINGS for one or two respectable young men. No children.-Apply, 235, LEADER Office. TO LET.—18, Hawthorn Terrace, Aber- dare.—Apply Williams, Duke Din- ing Rooms, Duke-street, Aberdare. TO LET.—Two Large Rooms, suitable for offices; excellent position in Aberdare. Apply, Rooms, "Leader" Office. TO LET. Good Bedrooms and Sitting- rooms furnished.—Apply for particu- lars to 14, LEADER Office. FURNISHED or unfurnished apart- ments or lodgings. Healthy position in Aberdare. Bathroom, H. and C.— Apply, 12 3, LEADER Office. TO LET or For Sale. All those large commodious Premises and Shop known as No. 2 High street, Aberdare, and now in the occupation of Mr Handley. A lease for 7 or 14 years can be arranged. There is a side entrance and a very large, dry and light cellar. For further particu- lars., apply, W. Winstone Rees, Auctioneer. TO LET, Comfortable lodgings for two gentlemen. No children.—Apply to W., LEADER Office. MISCELLANEOUS. GRAND Trades Exhibition, Skating Rink, Mountain Ash. Opening May 3 to 14. A few spaces t6 let.—Apply, B. Barton. ADVICE Free for Stamp.—Mrs Stuart's Famous Female Remedy never fails. —Address, 9, Guinea street, Bristol. HEALO.-If you have a Bad Leg, Ec. M zema, Old Sores, Wounds, Ring- worm, Cuts, Burns, Scurf, or any skin affection send to Maurice Smith, Ph.C., F.S.M.C., Kidderminster, for a free sample of HEALO Ointment. It costs you nothing, and you will not regret it. HEALO allays all Irritation, reduces in- flammation, prevents festering, soothes and heals all bad legs. Don't say your case is hopeless without trying HEALO. Boxes Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. Local Agents: Evans, Chemists, Victoria Square, Aber- dare; Williams, Chemist, Abercynon; Chapham, Cwmaman; Jones, Chemist, Penrhiwceiber. WALLPAPERS from lid. per roll. W Any quantity, large or small, supplied at Wholesale Prices. Our stock exceeds 250,000 rolls of all classes. Write for patterns stating what class you re- quire.—(Dept. 147) Barnett Wallpaper Co., Ltd., Knott Mill, Manchester. BAZAAR Goods.—Special, Id. and 6 à _0 Greatest variety and value in trade Wholesale only.—SALMON and MAT THEWMAN, LTD., Plough Buildings Gloucester street, Birmingham. Mention this paper. IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. Every JL Mother who values the Health and Cleanliness of her Child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One application kills all Nits and Vermin, Beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tina, 41d, and 9d. Postage Id. George W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading. Sold by all Chemists. Insist on having Harrison's' Pomade. Agent for Aberdare: Emrys Evans, Chemist, 9-10, Victoria Square; Aber- aman, I. E. Thomas. ( DUtANQBMEHTt OF" THIS URINARY ORGANS I 1 Superior to Copaiba, cwtoebs and Injections. j No nauseating ettects with, these Capsules, Thousands use them with universal success. t WILCOX, 49, Haymatfcet, London. Post free, 3/(J. J õ 3————mmmmmammmmin niiiiim wwm inn rrinity Church, Aberdare Hospital Sunday, APRIL 24th, 1910. SPECIAL SERVICE At 11a.m. PREACHER, Rev d. Lewis denkSpsii EVENING SERVICE AT 6, when the address by the Pastor will be to YOUNG MEN. Cordial invitation to all. Collection in aid of Cardiff Infirmary and I Porthcawl Rest. Dress-cutting and Dressmaking Classes in Aberdare on MADAME LOWTHER KNIGHTS' New European Hygienic System. Will Ladies wishing to learn kindly write at once to ANGEL BUILDINGS, MERTHYR. Aberdare Intermediate School The Summer Term will begin on Monday, 2nd May. THERE are a few vacancies for new JL pupils. Forms of application for admission and full particulars may be had from the Head Master at the school, Aberaman Horse Show and Agricultural Society. Y,250 in prizes. Y,250 in prizes. FIVE SILVER CUPS. The Ninth Annual EXHIBITION Under the auspices of the above society, will be held at the Aberaman Park, On Monday, Juno 20th, 1910. Classes for Hackneys, Heavy Horses, Yeomanry, Jumping, Trotting, and Gallop- ing. President: Edward Curre, Esq., Itton Court, Chepstow. Schedules, which are now ready, may be obtained from Mr Tom Rees, Broad Oak Inn, Aberaman. Skating Rink, Lesser Market Hall, Aberdare. The Postponed Grand F% Fancy Dress Carnival Will be held on Thursday, April 28, 1910 When Prizes will be given for Best Fancy Costume (lady), Best Original Costume (lady), Best Fancy Costume (gentleman), Best Comic Costume (gen- tleman), Graceful Skating (Couples), Musical Chairs, Coin picking race, and Bladder Fight. Tickets: Gentlemen, 2s. 6d.; Ladies, 2s. Visitors: Reserved Seats, Is.; Back Seats, 6d. Doors open 6.30. Skating 7 to 12 p.m.
RESURRECTION OF THE BUDGET.
RESURRECTION OF THE BUDGET. On Tuesday last Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced in the House of Commons that despite the financial muddle for which the re- jection of the Budge,t by the Lords was responsible there would be a substantial surplus. He said that the Exchequer had done badly with one tax only, viz., the whiskey tax. There had been a great decrease in the consumption of whiskey, due mainly to the fresh duty and the in- creased price charged to the consumer. With regard to Stamps the Budget estim- ate was -68,250,000 and the actual receipts £ 8,079.000. The rejection of the Budget had caused the forfeit of all the new taxes on stamps. The Post Office had done very well, the actual receipts ex- ceeding what was estimated by £ 630,000. There had been a diminution of 2159,000 on tobacco, but security had been de- posited in respect of CI06,000, and there- fore the real loss was only £ 53,000. Re- ¡' ferring to the Income Tax, he believed that had the Budget not met its doom at the hands of the Lords the whole of this tax would have been realised. There would be a shortage of .about £ 350,000. Nothing had been received from land value duties, but about £ 500.000 was ex- pected from this source. The total ex- penditure for the year was £ 157,945,000. and the total revenue actually received I was < £ 131,697,000. The realised deficit, therefore-, was £ 26,248,000. That, deficit vould be more than made up out of the arrears of revenue which should have been received in 1909, if the course of the Budget had. run smoothly, and would, he Jonfidently hoped, be collected before the j sorrowings became due. As a'matter of < f act, they hoped to collect in respect of I j he taxation of last year the total of £ e30,036,OOO. I I I
--_-_---.:> Primrose Day at…
_> Primrose Day at The annual commemoration concert was held at the Constitutional Club on Tues- day evening. Councillor A. P. Jones pre- sided over a large gathering. Every member present wore the simple floral emblem. Mr. Fred Williams gave a bril- liant address on political matters, par- ticularly dealing with the prospects of the party in Merthyr Boroughs. The fol- lowing programme was proceeded with Song, Mr. Tom B,.wen, The Great Pro- fessor t.ong, Mr. Torn Thomas., Some- where song. Mr Chas. Rees, "Love me and the world is .urtje" and "The Veteran and Mr. Whicty Evans comic songs. Reeitai: on, Mr. R. Knight, "Kissing Cup's Race." Mr. A. H Reid's contributions were hugely enjjyfd; thpy included, musical recitation, I evil may cli-re," and a duo of songs, Thora and "Two of grey." Mr. Fred Williams. recited H" Brciviriann's '.Kiiti, and Mr. Grifficis "Vat Sailor) uSh,Ù ma lily." Mr John Luck's contributions,. My old dutch" and Old Kent Road," fairly brougut 'Lnvf! the house. Messrs Rees Williams and Ted Lewis pleased ar- tistes and «ud:e»n'C v 1+. theii espial ac- companiments. Mr. Notton proposed, and Mr. Ifxl Al;e a vote cf thanks to the chairman and speaker, and the. evening' concluded with the National Anthem.
-__--__---------_-FACTS AND…
FACTS AND FANCIES. DELICIOUS CANDLES. The Esquimau's food consists chiefly df GsL and blubber, with occasional venison and game. Blubber, it may be explained, is the layer of oily fat, several inches thick, lying between the skirt. of whale or seal and the flesh. It is described by Dr. Nansen as being not greasy, and tasting.. rather like marrow or cream. Train-oil (" train meaning a tear or drop) is the oil procured from the blubber. The native never eats food hot, but wLen possible he prefers the blubber at least partially cooked. He draws a line, too, at raw dog. Naturally in so cold a country, and in the absence of sugar, fat of almost any kind is the, chief delicacy. Missionaries imvc to keep a, close watch over candles used in c'hurches and schools, and Dr. Nansen tells how they always- saw their native servant take a sip ot two out of the lamp when she filled it too hÚL By way of sweetmeats the children are given the skin of the bright red feet of a water-fowl filled with- reindeer-tallow.
———-—«——.——— THE OLD - TIME…
———-—«——.——— THE OLD TIME PRIMA DONNA. The prima donna, as portrayed in the reminis- cences of Mapleson and other impresarios or conductors, was an eccentric rather than edify- ing type of humanity. Her wardrobe recalled. that of Queen Elizabeth. She was habitually ac- companied by a miscellaneous ILonagerie, in which as a rule parrots figured largely, and she lived principally on bonbons. Her greediness for sweets—and applause—was only equalled by her jealousy, and if she was inclined to malinger, the impresario's trump-card was to threaten to '"bill "a. hated rival. Berlioz spoke of her as a monster, with the reservation that she was often a very attractive monster. Most composers either accepted her as a necessary eVIl. or yielded to her arbitrary requirements. It is to be hoped she has changed now.
« THE RHINOCEROS BIRD.
« THE RHINOCEROS BIRD. The rhinoceros, or c'liukuru," as the- natives in some parts of Africa call him, hae fixed up a wonderful friendship with a pretty grey bird, about as large as 'a thrush, which never leaves its big, ugly patron-in the bird's eyes, though, Rhino may seem a model of heauty-by night or day, save to build her nest and rear her young. It spends its time on the- back of both 'rhinoceros and hippopotamus, rid- ding them of their insect pests. What is more, it warns chukuru of coming danger. Should he, be asleep, and a-hunter draw near, the bird screams in his ear. The huge creature knows well what that cry means, and starts to his feet and bolts -as fast as he can, the bird—perhaps several of them—perched on his back. Whenever a bullet hits its hide, up flies the bird some six feet into the air, with a scream, but only to settle in a minute or two in its wonted place. On* would not think there was so much 'romance about a rhinoceros.
6) AN UNDERGROUND CITY.
6) AN UNDERGROUND CITY. A strange underground city was discovered ing Turkestan some years ago beneath a chain of rocky hills, on the right bank of the Amou Daria. There are streets and squares, and some of the buildings are of two storeys. All the i. -ils found point to a considerable degree of skill and civilisation, whilst some of the coins unearthed, have been found to date back two centuries be- fore Christ. One theory for its being built en- tirely underground is that the inhabitants sought protection from some warlike people. In- gress to the city is gained through certain large,, caves near the present town of Kaaki.
—;1, COLOUR AND WAPMTH.
—; 1, COLOUR AND WAPMTH. Testing the effect of soil colours, an experi- menter at the Montpeliier experimental vine- Iyard, in France, covered the ground with a thin layer of cement, leaving a smali opening for each stem, and then painted portions of the- cement white, black, and Ted. Under the black and red the soil temperature rose much higher than under the white, giving nearly twice as, much growth to the vines. The productive eoilfi of the Midi, it is pointed, out, are mostly Ted- dish, and those of the vineyards of the Chauentes- ■ are black.
* DISCOVERT OF BLOTTING -…
DISCOVERT OF BLOTTING PAPER. Blotting-paper was discovered purely by acei- dent. Some oraunary paper was being made one day at a mill in Berkshire when a careless work- man forgot to put in the sizing material. It may be imagined what angry scenes would take place in that mill, as the whole of the paper was re- garded as being quite useless. The proprietor of the mill desired to write a note shortly after- wards, and he took a piece of wastepaper, think- ing it was good enough for that pi o«e. To his mtense annoyance, the ink spr*. ,n jll over the paper. All of a sudden there fin shed over his mind the thought that this paper would do in- stead of sand for drying ink, arid ho at once ad- vertised his wastepaper as "blotting." There' was such a big demand that the mill ceased to make ordinary paper, and was soon occupied in •making blotting only, the use of which spread to all countries.
OYSTER - SHELLS AS WINDOW…
OYSTER SHELLS AS WINDOW PANES. On the West Coast of India is found a of oyster scientifically known by the name of Placuna placenta, the shell of which consists of a parr of roughly circular plates about six: inches in diameter, thin and white. At present these oysters are collected for the pearls which they often contain, although few are fit for the use of the jeweller._ But in the early days of English rule in Jncxin tii-O shells WOL'G omploy0cJ-- for window panes. Cut into little squares, they produced a very pretty effect, admitting light like frosted glass. When the Bombay Cathedral wa.s built,_ at tno c-egiiiaiug' of the eighteenth century, its windows were .paned with these oys%ershells. In Goa they are still thus em- ployed.
o JAPAN'S HISTOEIC CHEERY…
o JAPAN'S HISTOEIC CHEERY BLOSSOM. No other flower in all the world is so beloved,- so exalted, so worshipped, as sa-kura-no-hanar the cherry-blossom of Japan. It is not only the (national flower, but the symbol of purity, the em- blem of chivalry and knightly honour, the crest of a cult, the vernal celebration of which has < been observed with unflagging zeal for at least 2,000 years. It is Japan's own flower, more omni- present ffhan the chrysanthemum, and indige- nous to the soil of Yamato hillsides and to the noart of th." homo provinces" that surround Nara and Kioto. It did not come from China, where the little white mountain flower is un- honoured and unsung, and it had reigned long in favour before the new religion came over from the mainland, with its lotus symbol and peony As early as ths fifth century, Kiie Jimperor and his Court used to go to the J a co of the Young Cherry-Trees" Nara to view the blossoms and" make boating sxcursions about the cherry-bardered lake. I here were Imperial garden-parties then, when cl winces, priests, knights, and nobles spent their souls in sketchy odes, and tied the poems to the >rtanches. A thousand years, and 500 Yoato nore, have passed away, and the Imperial tea-parties