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ESTABLISH EiD 1853. i Auction Mart, Court Street, METtTHYR TYDFIL. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son fair. WY.VDVIAM J. PRJCHAHD Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), BEG to direct attention to their convenientiy- simated AUCTION MART, where the, tarry on Business as AUCTIONEERS, VALLERS. GENERAL AGENTS. Consignments of all kinds of Marketable Goods are received for Sn1e. and disposed of as expedit y and advantageously as possible. *«nuent Sales of Household Furniture are held at frequent periods, and pecial facilities offered for too disposal of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. ales of Property conducted. Anetion Mart. Coiirt-strect, lkierthyr Tydfil. B ALFrNoT359 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5th, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. BALK OF RELIABLE ÃÑi) somm HOUSEHOLD PURNITTTRE. PIANO, PIER GLASSES EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. )1E3STS.. H. W. Harris & Son (MR. WVNDKAM J. PRYCHARD. Fellow of the Auctioneers Institute), WtT T OTTT T5Y AUCTION at their spacious ILL SELL, N Y AUO-I the « Si! 3 SVERY MONTH, a large and "arid assortment of very suprior HouGehold Furniture and Appointments. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every care taken to give satisfaction. k *».» The Sale will commence at Two o clock in ™ Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil EDWARDS BROS., D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards. Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, AXB CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'8 STORES, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr L Office. DOWLAIS. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD HOUSE AND SHOP PREMISES, SEINII-DETACHED VILLA RESIDENCE, AND GAS STOCK. Messrs. Edwards Bros. Messrs. Edwards Bros. (D. H. EDWARDS. ISAAC EDWARDS, A.A.I.) A RE instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLI Al AUCTION, in the ROYAL EXCHANGE hot Dowlais, at 7.30 p.m.. WRD^D^Ytonditiins ot 1909, subject to the Common Form Coiiditiois Sale of the Merthyr and Law Society, and such Special be then and there produced, and in the following or such other Lots as will be then and there deter. mined upon, the following Leasehold Properties, viz. s J. -All that modern Fronted Shop, with tached, known as 38. Lower Union-st,reet, Dowlais, 66nd now in the occupation of the Vendor, Mr. W. O. Williams, Grocer and Provision Merchant, street' The latter is let to a monthly tenant at an annual rental of £ 9 2s. Od. T ^ry, o All that commodious and well flttea Tinnble Fronted Shop and Dwelling-house, situate jK»inJl9 I^iwer Union-street, Dowlais, now in ? £ d Hrn of Mr J C. Freedmanas a Tobacco and Jewellery Stores, and held on a sub-lease for; ^years fromDecember 1st, 1906, at a nett annual ,.i>u o.f £ 20 0*. cd. t>IA Premises comprised in Lots 1 and 2 are held iindef a? Lease dated 15th December, 18o2, for a term of Three Lives and to complete W years from 1st August, 1842, at a yearly ground rent of £3 9s. 6d. „ -ff-n+inn is drawn to the useful Shop Special attention^earauent bmaengm afc 33, ^^M^^ion-^reet^ sam^comprism^^storerooms washhm.se four bedrooms, bathroom, and inside conveniences to the house. t o vn 6 in the Caeracca Building VIULLA'e^Il)ENT^ 't;ARDWYN/'KCae^ca-1 Share, on the 31st December, 1908, the sum 0 £ 150 17s. 2d. t „ Tho^nticipated'Cerection at an early date of js XFfKEsste locality. Also the following GAS STOCK LOT 4.—Sixty One-pound Shares in the Dowlais Gas and Coke Company, Limited. Dowlais- V For further particulars apply to Messrs. LEWIS and JONES, Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfll; or to the AucTioNzizR.s, Cambria Chambers, Dow- bis, and Central Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. TREDEGAR, MON. Mep-trs. Tomkiiis & Chad wick 4 RE favoured with in^ructions from Me^. A The Hereford and Jrf^ION, aVthe Limited, to offer for SALE by A. THITRSDAY, TREDKGAR ARMS HOTEL, Iredega valuable 29th April. 1909, at Three.p.m., all thosevaiti and extensive Premises situate in C hurcn street* Tredegar, and hitherto known as the TREDEGAR BREWERY, with commodious Dwelling-house, Offices, and Sa7SO ^private Dwelling-house, situate and being Fnrtb^r Up1^tic^ars^nayg obtained of the AUCTIONEERS, Frogmore Chambers, Abergavenny, or of Messrs. WARD, PERKS & McKAY, Solicitors, 85, Gracechurch-streefe, liondon, E.C. ESTABLISHED 187a J. LLOYD ATKINS (FeUow of the AuctiosseK- InatituteX > /AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER. OEItLIFAEIiOG COTTAGE, DOWLAIS Valuations !or Probate, Administrations, and Mort gages, ftiso for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, &c Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED RATS'SINS ARE MANY BUT IiODJNE RAT POISON slaughters millions of Rats. Certain death. Extermination sure. Aost like magic. Never fails. Prices-6d., Is., 29., 3e, 5s.; post 2d. — HARLEY Chemist, Perth. AgentT. JENKINS, Chemist, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. WHITE STAR LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING SOUTHAMPTON-CHERBOURG— QUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. 20YAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Queen&totvn Westbound, and Plymouth E&sthound. ADRIATIC Wed. April 14 MAJESTIC ..Wed.,April 21 Anil Regularly Thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QCJEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. «EABIC Friday, April.16 CYMRIC Sat., Apl 17 CKLTIC Friday, April 23 CYMRIC Sat. May 15 And Regularly Thereafter. WHITE STAR—DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE. .L LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC MONTREAL. Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade. CANADA, Thur., April 22 j DOMINION, Thur. May 6 LAURENTIC. Thur., April 29 I Ottawa, Thin- May 13 For flintier particulars apply to Local Agents'- or to ISMAY, IMRIE & CO., 30, James-street Liver- pool; Southampton: 1. Cockspnr-street, S.W.t and 38. Leadenhall-itreet, London, E.C. and CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL U STEAMERS. Largest AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LMt8EST AND FASTKsr STEAMERS TO Boston-. 1t1r.OM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW TOItK. TO BOSTON, i-ucitan'.a Sat., April 17 Ivernia Tues., Apr. 20 "•anretaoia Sat,, April 24 Saxonia Tues., May 4 CAN* A DA FAST ROTTTK SPKCIAI. RATES. ^n^TH i'uther particulars apply to Local Agents: or fi.wifwi UU s™'8"1.?™?# Lij), AUCTION SUMMARY' I ) Messrs. J. M. BEHitY and April 20—Leasehold Dwclliiig-bouses at Trefores^i. April 21—Leasehold Properties at Merthyr. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. April 28—Furniture at Market Hall. Merthyr. Mess is. Kl) WARDS BROS. April 21—Leasehold Properties at Dowlais. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. May 5—Furniture at Auction M* r Merthyr. Mr. F. A. PHILLIPS. April 21.—Leasehold Properties at Merthyr- Messrs. TOMKINS and CHADWICK. April 29-Brcwery Premises at Tredegar. DRUID'S TERRACE, TRK FOREST. f IMPORTANT SALE OF TEN VALUABLE COTTAGES. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son (Mr. H. SEYMOUK BlmlY. A.A.I.) AVE received instructions to SELL by PUB- tH LIC AUCTION, at the BUSH HOTEL, Tre- forest, on TUESDAY, April 20th, 1909, at 7.30 p.m. Isubiect to the Common 1' orm Conditions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society), the following valuable Leasehold Dv/eSling-houses, In such Lot or Lots as shall be determined at the time of Sale, namely — All those Dwelling-houses and Premises known i\,¡:; Nos. 1, 2, 3, i, 5,6, 7, S, 9 and 10, Druid's-terrace, ] Treforest, now in the occupation of monthly tenants at rentals amounting yearly to £ 14 6s. each. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of January. 1856, subject to ] the annual ground rent of £ 7 14s., which will I be apportioned if sold separately at the time of f Sale. ] The Auctioneers are prepared to arrange for three-fourths of the purchase money to remain on mortgage if necessary. < For further particulars apply at the Auctioneers j Offices, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or to Messrs. THOMAS and DAVIES Solicitors, Graham-street, Merthyr Tydftl. Garth Street and Brecon Road, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Trrmnrtnnt SALE of VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES and COTTAGE PROPERTIES. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son (Mr. H. SBFMOUR BERRY, A.A.I.) HAVE received instructions to SELL by PUB- J LIC AUCTION, at the COWBKIDGK ARMS HOTEL. Merthyr Tydfll, on WEDNESDAY, April 21st, i 1909 afc 7.30 p.m. (subject to the Common r orm Conditions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incor- porated Law Society, the following valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, NAN,IELY LOT I.-All that Shop, Dwelling-house and Pre- mises known as No. 2. Brecon-road, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation of the representatives of the late Mr. D. C, Thomas. These Premises are held for a term of 60 years from the 1st day of May, 1900. subject to the annual ground rent of £ 2 12s. 2d. LOT 2.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises II known as No. 2, Garth-street, Morgantown, Mer- 1 thvr Tydtil, now in the occupation of the repre- sentatives of the late Mr. D. C. Thomas. These Premises are held for a' term of 60 years from the 1st day of May, 1900, subject to the annual ground rent of It. LOT 3.—All those Dwelling-houses and Premises known as Nos. 81 and 82, Brecon-road, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation of monthly tenants at rentals amounting yearly to £ 16 18s. These Premises are held for a term of 90 years j from the 1st day of May, 1826. subject to the annual ground rent of Cl 19s. 2d. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers' Offices, 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil or to Messrs. THOMAS and DAVIES Solicitors, Graham-street, Merthyr Tydfil. FTA. PHILLIPS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Aet, 1896, and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agent for the chief Life. Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. OFFICE 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. MERTHYR TYDFIL. District Street, Penydarren; David Street, Morgantown BALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. Mr. F. A. Phillips, fTAS received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC O AUCTION, at the COWBRIDGK ARMS HOTEL, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 1909, at 7.30 o'clock in .the (subject to the Common Form Conditions or bale of the Merthyr and Aberdaro Incorporated Law Society), the following VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES: LOT 1. -All that Dwelling-house and ^mises situate and being "BRON „ street, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfll, now let at a monthly rental amounting yearly to £18 is- These Premises are held under a Lease tor a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1902, at an annual Ground Rent of £1 38. LOT 2.-All that Dwellinsr-house and Premises being "CAMBRIAN HOUSE." Districtreet, Penydarren, Merthyr.Tydtil. now let at a monthly rental amounting yearly to £ 15 12s. These Premises are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years from the 25th day of March, 1902, at an annual Ground Rent of £1 4. 5d. LOT 3.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 6, David-street, Morgan town, Merthyr Tydfll, now let at a monthly rental amounting yearly to £13- LOT d.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 7, David street,Morgantown. Merthyr Tydfil, now let at a monthly rental amounting yearly to;Ell Us. T „T 5,—All that Dwelling-house and Premises situate and being No. 8, David-street, Morgantown. 9 Merthyr Tydfil, now let at a monthly rental amounting yearly to £ 1114s. Od. Lots 3, 4, and 5 are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of November, 1846, at an annual Ground Rent of £ 3 8s. 6d., which will be apportioned at the Sale. For further particulars apply to 1 Messrs. THOMAS & DAVIES, Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil or to the AUCTIONEER at hia Offltes, 31, Victoria- street, Merthyr Tydfli. JTLTCUNNINCHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. I Speciality-MORTGAGE LOANS MARKET HALL, Wellington Street (At Extreme End of Electric Car Terminus), MERTHYR TYDFIL. 1 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th, 1909. (Last Wednesday in Every Months pAr. J. L. Cunningham WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at .his VUCTION MART as above, large consign- ments of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Including Superior PIANO. On view morning of Sale. Sales to commence at 2.3ft and 7 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: 19, Glebeland-street, Mer- Aucw" Nat. Tel. 24o. thyr. RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. nnflOMAS DURHAM, Gray? View, Rliymney i wishes to inform the Public that he has .muointed Rent and Debt Collector for phrmnev and District, and holds a Certificate under the Distress Acts, All Business promptly attended to. TO GROCERS. Butchers. Butter Merchants, etc.— A consignment ef Grease-pro«f Paper just re- Special prices for quantities, single quirea I -W. S0DTMX 4 Sftr t'jfcp.nse*'4 0*s»4 GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. FIFTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT BUILDING LAND PURCHASED, FOR DEVELOPMENT, BY i)AN DAVIES, ESQ., OAKLANDS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. THIS Estate has now been planned out by the Owner for Buildine t)iof« end "if invited for sites. Special Features Excellent Frontages Easy access to Merthyr and Dowlais- lJ."JCI\ Plot to r Aach Site; Low Ground Rents; OPTION TO PURCHASE FREEHOLD; Stone can be supplied from Quarry on Site; Building can commence immediately; a fifce belectioti of Sites suitable for COTTAGES OR VILLAS, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES; 9R TERRACE BLOCKS. A rare opportunity to Erect Houses FOR OWN OCCUPATION or TO RENT. Terms to suit Individuals or Building Clubs. For particulars apply- EDWARDS BROS. (D. H. EDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS), Estate Agents. < CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, D.OWLAIS and "EXPRESS" CHAMBERS, Jt. Merthyr Tydfil Gas Company. [ncorporated by Special Act of Parliament, 31 and 32 Vic. Cap. 77. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an EX- TRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of tiegistered Proprietors of the Company will be :ield at the GAS OFFICES, GAS WORKS, PICTON- 4TREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, on THURSDAY. the L3th day of May, 1909, at Three o'clock in the After- noon, for the purpose of submitting at such Meet- ng a resolution authorising the Directors to raise additional Capital by the issue of Consolidated Jrdinary Stock, under the powers conferred by ;he Merthyr Tydfll Gas Company's Act, 1906." By order of the Directors, GEORGE WILLIAMS, Secretary. Gas Offices, Gas Works, Merthyr Tydfil, 8th April, 1909. Apology. WE, MARY KILEY and MAGGIE KILEY, both of Number 3. Lewis's-court, Peny- iarren, Merthyr Tydfll, DO HEREBY withdraw the slanderous expressions which we have uttered and jireulated about Mr. and Mrs. JOHN BROWN, of Number 313, High-street. Penydarren, Mcrtnyr rydfil, and we hereby publicly tender our sincerest ipologies for the annoyance caused to them. Dated this 13th day of April, 1909. The mark of MARY X KILEY. 5IAGGIE KILEY. WitneSS-JOHN T. VAUGHAN, Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. CYFARTHFA CASTLE AND LANDS. APPOINTMENT OF PARK SUPERINTENDENT,. APPLICATIONS are invited for the Appoint- ment of Park Superintendent of Cyfarthfa Park and Gardens. Applicants must be between the age of 30 and 40 pears, and have a thorough practical knowledge of general gardening, including trees and shrubs and the laying out of grounds. Salary ki 12s. 6d. per week. increasing annually by 2s. 6d. per week to Y,2, with uniform and dwell- ing-house. A list of duties may be obtained from the undersigned. Applications, stating past experience and present employment, age. height, and number in family, alecompanied by copies of three testimonials, mutvt reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock noon on Monday, the 19th instant. Canvassing the members of the Council—either directly or indirectly-will be deemed a dis- qualification. T. ANEURYN REUS. Town Clerk. Town Hall, Merthyr TydffL 8th April, 1909. Tredegar County School rpHE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMI- J NATION and the Examination for selection of Probationers will be held at the vbove School on FRIDAY, 11th June, 1909, commencing at 9.45 a.m. L.—SCHOLARSHIPS OUT OF SCHOOL FUNDS. These Scholarships cover Tuition Fees, and are awarded for one year in the first instance, but are renewable from year to year in cases where the holder makes satisfactory progress. Candidates must now be. and must have been for not less than three years, in a Public Elementary School, and must not be over 13 years of age on 1st July. Candidates should obtain Application Forms (on the back of which will be found the Regulations) at the CLERK'S OFFICE, to which the Forms must be returned by 8th May latest. 2._WORKMEN'S INSTITUTE AND LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIPS. These Scholarships cover Tuition and Stationery for three years. Candidates, who must not be over It on the day of the Examination, should obtain a copy of the Committee's Regulations as well as the Application Form from Mr. TOM WILLIAMS, 5, Gladstone-place, Tredegar, to whom the Forms must be returned by 8th May latest. SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION. Dictation, Composition, Arithmetic, and any Two of the followingEnglish Grammar, Geography, History, Algebra, Welsh, Domestic Economy. C. DAUNCEY, Clerk to the Governors. Park Chambers. Tredegar. April 13th, 1909. Merthyr Tydfil Borough Police. fENDERS FOR SUMMER CLOTHING. TENDERS are invited for the supply of Police Cloth- insr for the above Force. Patterns of Articles of Clothing can be seen and Tender Forms obtained upon application to the Chief Constable, Merthyr Tydfll. Tenders, endorsed "Police Clothing," addressed co the Chairman cf the Watch Committee, Chief Constable's Office, Merthyr Tydfil, must be delivered on or before the 26th April, 1909. iAMES A. WILSON, Chief Constable. Proposed New Y.M.C.A. Buildings at Merthyr. CONTRACTORS desirous of Tendering for the C above are requested to send their names to the undersigned before April 28th, 1909. together with £ 2 2s. Od. cheque deposit, for Bills of Quantities, which will be returned on receipt of bona-fide Tender. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted^oR J0NES & PERCY THOMAS, Architects and Surveyors, 18, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Rhymney Urban District Council. rilHE above Council is prepared to receive TEN- 1 DERS for the following No l — The HIRING of a lO-TON STEAM ROLLKR and SCARIFIER for about three months. Tenderers to supply Living Van, Driver, Flagman, Notice Boards, Water Cart, Coal, and all Stores. No Q -About 2,000 tons of Clean Limestone, broken" to a gauge of 24 inches, delivered as f°Rhymney R-R* and B- & Stations, about ^Rhymney Bridge L. & N.W. Station, about 500 Tons. No. 3.-About, 300 Tons LIMESTONE GRAVEL, (leRhymneySR0R°and B. & M.R. Stations, about 250 "^Rh'ymney Bridge L. & N.W. Station, about 50 1 Samples to be sent to 61, High-street, Rhymney. No 4. HAULAGE of LIMESTONE and GRAVEL per Ton, including filling from truck and stock on grounds. No. 5.-HORSE, CART, and MAN, Daywork., TPr,^»~ on Forms to be obtainedfrom the under signed, se'afed and endorsed "Tender No^l.2. M or 5" ALK the case may be), must be sent or de- livered to LL. REYNOLDS, Esq., Solicitor, Milbourne Chambers. Merthyr Tydfil .not; later than Twelve Noon on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May, 1969. The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. By Order of the Council, W. LLOYD MARKS. Surveyor. 61. High-street, Rhymney. To Builders, TENDERS invited for the Ereofcion of three Shops for Mr T P WHITE, Hill-view, Maesycwmmer, where Plans knd Specification may be seen. Tenders sent to the al>The loweS'oranyTender not necessarily accepted. To flrchitecis, Engineers, Builders, cc. rF yon require a perfect DAMP-PR005? J COURSE for foundation Walla, &c.,use pine BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and f.tl widths ready for use. Carnage paid to any ■•Wiiou. Samples and price,, pose free. fQQLi BROS* BS&HNCti Merthyr Tydfil Union. J CHILDREN ACT, 1908. INFANT LIFE PROTECTION. NOTICE TO PERSONS RECEIVING INFANTS FOR REWARD AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The following provisions have effect on and after J. the 1st April, 1909:- NOTICES TO BE GIVEN BY PERSONS RECEIVING INFANTS FOR REWARD. A person who undertakes for reward the nursing and maintenance of one or more infanta under the age of seven years apart from their parents or having r.o parents, must, when an infant is received for more than 48 hours, give to the Board of Guardians within 48 hours from its reception, written notice thereof stating truly the name, sex, and date and place of birth of the infant, the name of the person receiving the in- ,rant, and the dwelling within which the infant is 2fin& kept, and the name and address of the person from whom the infant has been received. The entering into such an uudertaking in respect ani?fanfc already in the care of a person without reward is treated as a reception of tnc infant. W ritfcen notice of any change of residence of such person must within 48 hours be given to the Guard- ians and where the new residence is in the district of another local authority, the like notice as re- spects each infant must be given to that authority as on the first reception of the infant. On the death or removal of any such infant writ- ten notice must within 48 hours be given to the Giiardian8 stating in the latter case the name and address of the person to whose care the infant has been transferred. Written notice must also within 24 hours of the KV, i J Si ven to the coroner, and an inquest will i1- ^less a certificate cf a duly qualified meaical practitioner who attended the infant dur- ing its last illness is produced to the coroner speci- « v3 cause of death, and the coroner is satis- nea that there is no ground for holding an inquest. Where on the 1st April, 1909, any infant is under tne care of any person who has, before that day undertaken its nursing and maintenance under such circumstances that if its nursing and main- tenance had been undertaken on or after that day he or she would have been required to give notice to tne Guardians, he must, within one month after tnat day give the like notice as above mentioned, nut no new notice of the reception of an infant is required^ where notice under the Infant Life Pro- etion Act, 1897, was given. Every notice may be sent by registered letter UNION OFFICES, 134, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil, or in the case of a notice to a yoroner, to the coroner, or may be delivered at such union Offices, or, in the case of a notice to a coroner, at his office or residence. t'°r use by persons receiving infants are obtainable at the Union Offices free of charge. NUMBER OF INFANTS WHICH MAY DU KEPT. The Guardians may fix the number of infants under the age of seven years which may be kept in any dwelling in respect of which a notice has neen received by them, and a person must not keep any infant in excess of the number so fixed. PERSONS WHO MAY NOT RWEI"% CHILDREN FOR REWARD. An infant in respect of which notice is required Rf given must not, without the written sanction of the Guardians, bo keptv- <A) By any person from whose any intuit nas been removed under the provisions men- Ca) By any person from whose care any infant has been removed under the provisions men- tioned below, or the Infant Life Protectton Act, 1897 or 4b) in any premises from which any infant has been removed by reason of the promises being dangerous or insanitary (see below), or has been removed under the Infant Life Protec- tion Act. 1897, by reason of the premises being so unfit, as to endanger its health; or (c) by any person who has been convicted of any offence against any statutory .provisions for the prevention of cruelty to children and young persons. VISITATION OF INFANTS AND PREMISES. It is the duty of the persons appointed as infant protection visitors or otherwise authorised by the guardians, to visit from time to time any infants rer<?I"fed to in any notice given to the Guardians, and the premises' in which they are kept, in order to satisfy themselves as to the proper nursing and maintenance of the infants or to give any necessary advice or directions as to their nursing and main- tenance and it is an offence to refuse to allow any such visitor or other person to visit or examine the infants or the Premises. A warrant may be granted by a Justice author- ising a visitor or other person to enter premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether any offence has Deen committed, and the occupier or any other person must not obstruct the execution of such a warrant. a warrant. • ^Y £ ere any infants have been placed out to nurse <? the Union by any philanthropic society, the uuardians may, if satisfied that the interests of the infants are properly safeguarded, authorise the society to exercise as respects those infants, the powers of infant protection visitors. Any par- ticular premises which appear to the Guardians to be so conducted that it is unnecessary that they should be visited may be exempted by the Guardians. REMOVAL OF INFANTS IMPROPERLY KEPT. If any infant, in respect of which notice is re- quired to be given as above, is kept,— (a) in any premises which are overcrowded, dangerous or insanitary; or (b) by any person who, by reason of negligence, ignorance, inebriety, immorality, criminal conduct, or other similar cause, is unfit to have care of it; or (c) by any person or in any premises in contra- venfcion of any of the above provisions an order may be made by the Guardians or a Jus- tice directing the removal of the infant to a place of safety until it can be restored to its relatives or beothervrise lawfully disposed of. It isan offence to refuse to comply with such an order upon its being produced and read over, or to obstruct its execution. LIFE INSURANCE OF INFANTS KEPT FOR REWARD. A person by whom an infant in respect of which notice is required to be given under the above provisions is kept, must not directly or in- directly insure or attempt to insure the life of such an mfant, and a Life Assurance Company, or any other company, society, or person, must not know- ingly issue, or procure or attempt to procure to be issued, to or for the benefit of such a person or to any person on his behalf, a policy on the life of such an infant. PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS. Offences are punishable on summary conviction lbyiznpriisonment fora term not exceedingfi months or a fine not exceeding £ 25, and the Court may order any infant, in respect of which the offence was committed, to be removed to a place of safety. A person failing to give notice of the reception of an infant is liable also to forfeit any lump sum re- ceived for its nursing and maintenance. EXEMPTIONS. The above provisions do not extend to any ceived for its nursing and maintenance. EXEMPTIONS. The above provisions do not extend to any relative (see below) or legal guardian, or to any person who undertakes the nursing or maintenance of an infant under the Poor Law; or to hospitals, convalescent homes, or institutions established for the protection and care of infants, established for the protection and care of infants, or to hospitals, convalescent homes, or institutions established for the protection and care of infants, and conducted in good faith for religious or charit- able purposes, or boarding schools at which efficient elementary education is provided. Relatives mean—grandparents, brothers, sis- I ters, uucles, and aunts, by consanguinity or affinity; and in the case of illegitimate infanta the persons who would be so related if the infant wero legiti- mate. By Order, FRANK T. JAMES, 131. High Street, Clerk to the Guardians. Merthyr Tydfil,, 13th April, 1909. THE ART UNION OF LONDON. 112, Strand, W.C. EVERY Subscriber of One Guinea becomes entitled to an impression on India Paper of a CHARMING ETCHING or to select from anions; the many fine Eagravingrs and Etchings previously issued by the Society, and also to the chance of A PRIZE IN THE ANNUAL DRAWING. For full particulars apply to the local agent, ISAAC WILKS, 14, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. >11K ■' nwv. 1-^mitain l'«u, fittad with solid gold nib j JL fm<> medium or broad an tlegant and popular pen' from 10/6, poat tref.-S W, S9Utboy & Sw»»4

§irfbs, Stamps anb tatgs. The Charge for Advertisements under this Heading is Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 cords or portion of 1D:. M_w MARRIAGES. BBYNON—EDWARDS.—On Wednesday, April 14th, at St. John'8 Church, Penydarren, by the Rev, D. Evans, Vicar, J. Garfield Beynon to Eva, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Edwards, Hanipton-plaoe, Merthyr. SIDREY—WILLIAMS. — On April 10th, at Christ Church, Cyfarthfa, by the Rev. H. Kirkhouse, SIDREY-WILLIAMS. On April 10th, at Christ Church, Cyfarthfa, by the Rev. H. Kirkhouse, assisted by the Rev. J. Jones, Curate, Arthur Ernest Sidrey, Streatham Hill, London, to Emily Adelaide, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Brynrield, Merthyr. J- DHATHS. EVANS.—On Good Friday, 9th inst., at 13, Dowlais Top, Willie, aged 18 months, the dearly-beloved child of Elizabeth Anno and David Evans, sudden and unexpected. sudden and unexpected. OWENS.—On the 7th instant, at the Swan Inn, Merthyr, George, youngest son of the late John Owens, hay merchant. < IN MKMORIAM. DAviics.-In loving remembrance of the late George Davies, who died peacefully at Handel House, Dowlais, April 18th, 1906. Sorely missed by his wife and children. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. MORGANS.— Mr. and Mrs. Morgans, 12, High- street, Dowlais Top, desire to thankfully acknowledge all expressions of sympathy shown in their recent bereavement; also Memorial Card sent by Sunday School Class. UNDERTAKING AND Fungal ABRANGKMKNTS.— Experience, efficiency, modem methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. TeL P.O. 50. t m I

Advertisement Tariff FOB 1 SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ttMX SIX VOBDI. OKOI. IIKn. tIMM. 9. d. to d. a. d. 16 Words Ð 6 w 10 if 24 Words 0 9 16 2 3 32 Words 10 a 0 3 0 40 Words 1 3 2 6 3 9 48 Words 16 30 46 These Charges apply only to tho classes of adver- tisnmenta specified below, and are strietly confined to those which are ordered for consecutive insertion and paid for previous to insertion; if either of these conditions is not complied with, the advertisement will be charged aA double the above rate. ¡ APARTMENTS WANTTO, HOUSIS WASTED, APABTMBNTS TO LET, MOSEY WANTSD, BUSINESSES FOB 8*ts, Mis- CBtLANKOCs SALKS, BCSINBSBKS WANTID, PARTNIEIKIPS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WAWTSB. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES are charged at double the above rates. I ADVERTISERS using this office as an address for receiving replies to their advertisements under initials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. FECIAL NOTICE.—Applicants sending replies for Advertisements addressed to initi Is or fictitious names, at this Office, are requested not to send original testimonials with their applications, but to enclose copies only. PERSONAL. "T^T"OTICE.—I, Henry Williams, of 96, King-street, Owm 1. (Mon.), mil not be responsible for any debts con- tracted by my wife, Hannah Maud Williams, after this date.—(Signed) Hbkb-Y WH-LIAMS. April 13th, 1906. A 17 HEREBY Kive_notice that Twill notbeT responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, RACHBI, LEWIS, of 9, Hf-olgerrig, Merthyr, after this date.— Pawnbrokers and others are hereby cantioned against receiving on pledge any of my property.—Signed, WILLUU LEWIS, April 8th, 1909. A 24 OTICE.-I, Tolylor, of 2. Greenfield Terrace, Pentrebach, Merthyr, will not be responsible for any debt or debts contraot.ed by my wife, Jane Taylor,, now residing at 11 Poplar Terrace, Pentrebach, after this date, April 2nd, 1909.—Signed, Archie Taylor Wit- ness, George Taylor. A 17 PRIZE DRAWINGS. T»E DAVID DAVIES' Prize Drawing7~Stoei~Woks, JK, Ebbw Vale.-lOftl, 186L 1785, 4677, 2760,430, 2738, 2761. 2753, 435, 427, 1236. 4655, 20, 2781. 4734. 4M6, 2336, 3833, 1550. 4088/1859, 1235, 2716, 3046,2985, 2S79. Prizes to be claimed within 16 days. PENTREBACH Ambulance Class Prize Dm-winL, Winning Numbers—555, 1017, 952,437, 934,745,163, 876, 1185, 1035, 328, 232, 763, 859, 28, «85, 1124, 394, 171, 605, 1214, 1078, 814. All Prizes must be claimed within 14 days or thsy will be forfeited.—M. MOBAAKS, Sea, 43, days or they will be forfeited.—M. MOBAAKS, Sec.. 43, Chapel-street, Abercanaid, Merthyr. A 17 PRIZES Drawing in aid of 1)1. of t .t-;lV.'fo' P Merthyr, postponed until May 20tb, owing VJ a large number of books outstanding. The committee appeal to all to send in all monies, duplicates, and unsold tickets to the Secretary, on or before Saturday, May LStb. Winning Numbers will appear in "South Wales Echo," May 27th, and MR&TRT% ExritBSs" May 29th. M 17 SERVAJtT3 WANTED. ANTED, Young Girl as Nnrse and make herself generally useful. — Mrs. Paw EM,, 12, Vaynor- vinas, Cefn-Coed. M 1 WAJfTED, a good General, references required.— Apply Mrs. MOEOAN, Queen's Head, Dowlais. M 1 WANTED, immediately, Strong, Clean Day Girl; references required.—Mrs. JILURYMAH, 3, Old Church Place, Merthyr. A 17 WANTED.—Good Plain Cook for large Girls' School, must be respectable.—Apply by letter to Mrs. NRWMAN MAMs, Suumerfield HaD, Maesycwmmer. A 17 WANTED, good General Servtot, also Girl osed to nursing.—Apply, Mrs. TEHRAN, 1, Muriel-terrace, Dowlais. M 1 OOD General wanted at once.—Apply to Mrs. Bonn, T 54, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. A 17 ENERAL Servant by first week in May.Apply, with X references, Mrs. JONES, Tir-Bach, Cefn. A 17 w—.—■w————.——— SITUATIONS VACANT. A N Errand Boy wanted.—Apply EDWARDS and Sox, Drapers, Merthyr. A 17 MART and Intelligent Boy Wanted.—Apply C. H. ►O FLOORS, Jeweller, Merthyr. A 17 WANTED, a man to look after Garden at Cefn.—■ Apply R. EDWARDS, Draper, Merthyr. A 24 D' RESSMAKING.—Wanted immediately, thoroughly competent Bodiee Hand.—Apply HUSHES EVANS, Draper, Dowlais. A 17 APPRENTICES WANTED. ARPENTE&-Wanted an Apprentice or Improver j N. Moss, Mill-street, Merthyr. M 1 APARTMENTS WANTED. WANTED, Board Residence or Furnished Apart- W ments. with board, bath, for young man in business; state terms (moderate). Address, M 53, Express Office, Alerthrr. A 17 WANTED, Bed Sitting-room with or without board, bath, by business young man state terms (moderate).—Address, M 54, Express Office, Merthyr. A 17 GENTLEMAN requires rooms in Tredegar state terms, with or without board, to M. 50, Expiess" Office, Merthyr. A 17 APARTMENTS TO LET. rilO LET, double-bedded room and sitting room, bath. JL —IS, Gwendoline-street, Merthyr. a 17 TWO Unfurnished Rooms To Let tor respectable people.—21, Danyparc, Merthyr. M I ^COMFORTABLE Rooms for one or two young men, board or otherwise.—19, Newcastle-street, Merthvr. C board or otherwise.—19, Newcastle-street, Merthvr. A 17 TO Let, in Troedyrhiw, a comfortably furnished Bed and Sitting-room, suitable for lady or gentleman.— Apply M 52, Express Office, Merthyr. a 24 HOUS*E$ HOUSES TO LET■ pO LET, 40, Union-terrace, Merthyr, immediate pos- I session.— Apply to MRS. WILLIAMS, 2, Kenwyn-terrace PoDtypridd. A 17 HOUSES WANTED. WANTED to purchase, four-roomed Cottage in Merthyr.—State full particulars and price M 51," Express Office, Merth.vr. A 24 WANTED, small House or 3empty rooms in Merthyr. —Address, M 49, Express Office, Merthyr.Al7 HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. mWO COTTAGKS foresale, 76 and 77, Twynyrodvn. X What Offers ?—T. Jones, Grocer, Aberfao. A 17 BUSINESS PREMISES REQUIRED. WANTED, a small Shop in Merthyr, maia thorough- fare, low rental.—M 56, Express" Office, Merthyr. A 24 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. TO LET, with immediate possession, desirable corner Shop with Dwelling-house, Nos. 39 and 40, Victoria Street, Dowlais.—Apply Messrs. D. W. Joares and Co., Solicitors, Merthyr Tj^lfil and Dowlais. M 7 GLAN-Y-NANT Workshops to let, very suitable for warehouses, plenty Of room.—Apply DAN DAVTES, Oaldamis, Merth.vr Tyd fil. M 1 rflO LET.—Shop (recently in the occupation"of the late 1 Mr. T. J. Davies, grocer) No. 34, Wellingtoa-street, Merthj r Tydfil. Could be made suitable for Office. Also Bake-house at the rear.—For particulars apply on the premises. A 24 TO LET. Builders' Yard and Workshop, Morgan- town. — Apply, 4, Edward-street, Morgantowo, Merthyr. A 17 INSURANCE BRITISH"WIDOWS^ASSURANCE TEA^OMPANY. Wanted, for Heolgerrig and Troedyrhiw Lady Agents.—Apply by letter only, J. DYRIK PRICB, 108 Brecon-road, Merthyr. a 24 ■ MUSICAL. BRASS INSTRUMENTS.—Euphonium in C or B fta price £ 2 5s.; French Hom, with complete set oi crooks, as new, price £ 3 10s.; one Hawkes' Cornet, silvei plated, gold mounted, engraved, transposing pitch.*Exco;- tior Sonorous, Claros A, with leather case and fittings i-omplete, the latest model, cost £ 16, price jE8 10s. #i Victwia Mertlvr. A 49 GRAZING LAND. GRAZING LAND, tic., to let as from 1st May proximo, namely :—Penrheol Farm, Mountain Hare, Merthyr rydfil. with about 8 acres of Und. For further particu- lars and terms apply to GWILTM IAA[FS, CHARLES and DA VIM, Solicitors. High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. A 24 HORSES, TRAPS, HARNESS, Ac. FOR SALE,—Bay Horse, 16.2hands.—Apply GRIFFITHS, Shoeing Forge, Post Office, Lane, Merthyr. A 17' STUD HORSE.-Breedcrs wishing to breed High-class, k3 Fast Trotting Cobs should engage that noted Stallion Stepping Garubler," 143 W.S.B., the propsrry of Etees, fclangeitho; Winner Lampeter, 1907 and 1808 Welsh National, Aberayron, ate. Will attend Ship and Bell," Merthyr, April 26th, and every other Monday. M22 FUNERAL Stock. Second-hand Hearses £ 30, 20 new JT patterns, Landaus Y.40, Hamoms R,20, Brakes. Easy terms Catalogues, MARSTON'S, Bradford-street, Birmingham. PIGS. W7V3R SALE, Young, Pure-Bred. Large White Yorkshire IP Boars and Sows; also Boars for Service.—For Pedigree and full particulars apply to CHARLKS D. PHiLLtrs, The Gaer, Newport, Mon. A 17 POULTRY. PURE Bred Minorca Eggs, 3s. per dozen. Also cross Minorca and Orpington, 2s. per dozen.—WILKS, Willows, Merthyr. M 1 RUBBER Tyred, and in good condition, Phwton, Pony Gig, Pony Dogcart. Twenty sens Harness, all sizes, from 25a. set. Ten gents', one lady's, two boys' Saddles, kad one racing Saddle, cheap to clear.—BRSESB, Red Cow, Merthyr. A 17 MACHINERY, &e A A H.P. GAS ENGINE for immediate Sale cheap suction or town gas Stockport (new style) seen working all day.—TILNKY. Saw Mills, Abertillery, M 22 GAS ENGINE, horizontal, 44 horse power, makers, Dick, Kerr it Oo., complete with all fittings.— PfEPnsJi DAVIES, Contractor, Dowlais. A 17 BICYCLES FOR SALE. TWO gents' and one boy's Bicycle" free wheels, rim brakes, cheap.—RED Cow, Merthyr. A 17 tjMiONT Room and Two Bedrooms suit gentleman or f:1 friends. Near Station. -Aidre&g, M 55, Express Office, Merthyr. M 1 MEDICAL REMEDIES ADVICE FREE for Stamp. — MRS. WATSON. Lady Specialist Safe and Certain Remedy.—Address, 10, Guinea-street Bristol. Jy. 26 rT^Al'EWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and JL testimonials tree. — Hiaaox, 46, MatJock-street, Nottingham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who values the Health and Cleanliness of her child hotlld use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4. and Dd,, Postage Id.-GEO. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Agents for Merthyr. Rees Thomas and Son, 143 alId 65 High-straet; Tredegtr, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, D. Williams, Commercial- street; Abergavenny, Sbackleton and Co., 9, Cross- street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans. 43, Beaufort-street. A. M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida- plact, T, Dougall, Bethcar-street; Tre barns, T. Thomas, The Sqtuwe; Dowlais, B. P. Bees. 177, High-street Blackwood, A. Enoch Llanbradach, W. J. Williams, liertiyr, T. Jenkins. Pontmorlais. All chemists. 30.7-09 SCHOLASTIC. EMI,B,TANT INSPECTORS OF A Matiagere Exams., Scholarships, and Associate- ship in Mining. Candidates Prepared. Private Lessons by Post, Geology, Mineralogy, Coal and Metal Mining Eogineorinjr, Mining, Mathematics, Electricity, and Sur- veying. Certificates awa.rded. Write for Syllabus. THE CAXBUTA?: MIKING SCHOOL, GIAKWRWD. PORTH. m 8 of-Tki-NIS School, Stapleton, BrlstoL-A Boarding School for Boys IALrge Endowments, Healthy Sit- uation, Spteions Orounds and Gardens, Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Swimming Bath, Carpenters' Workshop, Miniature Itifle Range. Seven Resident Asflstanr Masters; Tuition. Board. Books, Stationery and Clothine, £ 34 per annum. Illustrated Prospectus on application to the Head Master, AKTHOXT FIHN. M.A., L.T..D. SHOHTHAND. —Lessons givea at 19, Glebeland, by T. B. GXBESZ, Reporter, Express Office, Merthyr EMIGRATION. AUSTRALIA CANADA. Immediate demand for Virm Hands and Domestics.—Apply toC. STWWART "&'l rt Stuart-square, Carciff, for Govern merit 'rri 'Jsf-ftr ,nfon V r,j « EM iimATIo N-For Lowest Fares to Sonth by j IU the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, and other Steamship Companies, and to Australia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for trips around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted pas- sages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agriculturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans Navvies, and General labourem-Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenallt Aberdare, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. BUY direct from the Manufacturers! Complete dres3 lengths of CosUxme Cloths, dress materials of un- equalled value, 10/6, 12/6, any shade or colour Send P.O. to-day to DRESS COMPANY, Dpt. C., 25, St. Albans- rad, Swansea. A 24 LEATHLEYS Patterns now ready. Special designs in Spring and Snnuner Dress and Blouse fabrics. Advance patterns of 120 varieties, newest productions, sent free on approval, astounding value, 4!d. to 4s. 3d. per yard. Send to-dav.—LCTAS LRATHLET, Summer Dept. 129a, Armley, Leeds. My 1 WALL PAPERS from 1M,. per Roll. Any quantity, large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock exceeds 250.000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Dept. 363, TaB EARNETT WALL PArim Co., LTD., Manchester. Jy 1 0 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. FURNITURE, Ac.—Wanted to purchase, any quantity of second-hand Furniture, highest prices given, and prompt cash paid by J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, 19, Glebeland-street, and Market Hall, Wellington-street, Merthyr. T.S. MOLESKINS Wanted, any quantity, well dried and M stretched best price paid; postal orders or cheques as preferred.—Send by parcel post to J. STANLEY A SON, Fur and Skin Merchants, 92, Edward-road, Wal- thamstow, London, N.E. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any qaantity —Send particulars to JEKKIXS, Canal Wharf Mer. thyr. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS. STP.OLOGY-Future business, Changes, Legacies, A Success, Courtship, Marriage, Partner described.— Send birth time, description, P.O., 1¡.Professor EVANS. 6t, Kimberley-rd, Southsea. Fifty years' experience. A 17 MADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren- ologist, &C-, whose invaluable advice is without doubt the greatest help to parents with young children, and to people anxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, or go abroad, is now receiving at her reception rooms- 13, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. J 5 ECRUITING. -Respectable Young Men, of good character, and desirous of jeining the Army, or Special Reserves, should apply Sergeant W. MCNEU.Y, 5, Graham-street, Merthyr. Excellent prospects in all branches for well-conducted men. My 8 /REY HAIR permanently and speedily restored to VJT its original colour by using HARRISON'S HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but by natural means acta as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair. In bottles, price 1/6 (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer -G. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 WEDDING Cards; a splendid book of the latest de signs (prices to suit all) can be sent on receipt of 2s. M., which will be immediately refunded when book is returned.-H. W. SOUTHBY and SONS, Express Office Merthyr. THE Excelsior box of Dish Papers, containing six doxen assorted sizes. 9d., postage 2d. extra.—EL W. Soutbey and Sons, Express Offioe, Merthyr. STATIONERY Cabinets, a large variety of sizes and styles.—H. W. Southey and Sons, '"Express Office Merthyr. Flf* TY fiuest Crepe Paper Serviettes, only 6d., per box JT postage 2d. H. W. Southey & Sons, "Express', Office. Merthyr. rg^HE Music series of Japanese Serviettes for use at A musical evenings, soirees, dance parties, *0., con- taining fifty, price Is.—H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. BiTRESH CONSIGNMENT of Artistic Novelties all P. useful Jines; Trays, Trinkets, Liqueur Stands, Tea Cosies, etc. Come and see them.—SQUTHBT k Soss. THE Playing Card series of Japanese Serviettes for use at Progressive Bridge, Whist, Hearts, and all card parties, containing ftfty, price Is.; also boxed in ^5. price 6d postage 3d. —H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express' Offioe, Merthyr. npHE Belsrravia twopenny packets of embossed lace deesert papers, containing seven papers, size 9}- inch; containing nine papers, 8i-inch.—H. W. Southey aud Sons, Express 11 Ofrice, Merthyr. f*D., Packets of 25 beautiful Ronnd Lace Desert Papers Hd., extra.-H. W. Southey & Sons, "Ex- press Ofnce. Merthyr. THE" Jewel" Fountain Pen, fitted witiTl4-carat gold ;rdmm tipped. 8/6 post free. —H. W, Southey at sons, Express Office, Merthyr. THE "Tom-Tit. Fountain Pen. Black~or~Brown, perfect Pen, 2J inches long, will fit in a lady's parse. 3/0 post free.—H. W. Southey to Sons, Express" Office, Merthvr. BOXES of Cruet Papers, containing 36 papers with „r '"oe edges, for three bottles, 7id. six bottles. Is.— H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office. Merthyr. THE Go-ahead" Pen fitted with 14-carat gold nib. JL Every Pen is a perfect writing instrument. 5/6 Sost free—H. W. Seuthey & Sons, Express Offioe, lerthyr. SCRAPS.—Relief Scraps in beautiful designs for child- S ren's scrap books. Large varietv. Id. and lid. per sheet.—H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr Tydfil. TS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. The "Edelweiss" Cabinet of Table Stationery, containing —2 doa. di6h papers, 8 by 61; 3 doz. ditto, 1(4 by 81 2i doz. ditto, 12,\ by 10;$-doz. ditto, 15 by lli 1 doz. cutlet frills; 1 doz. pie collars 1 doz. 6-in. plate papers; 1 doz. 7i-in. ditto; I doz. 8!-in, ditto 1 doz. ditto.-Only Is. the box, cheap but pood, postage 4d. extra,-IL W, Iàdl'! t' 11 ç't .1 MONEY. LADIESandGentlemen requiriug Cash accommodatiot) JL<< on their simple promise to repay should apply direct to Mr. RIMER, 12, Taff-erobankr.i»nt, Cardiff. No loan toa large; the strictest privacy observed fullest informatioa free of charge. M g MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought houses, or require advances upon their properties, should apply to J. L. COXNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has several sums of money froLu.1,100 up to i:2,000 for immedi, ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities at 4t or 5 per cent- Offices, 19, Glebelaud-street, Mei-thy* Tydfil. TS DO, MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhyjuney has several sums of money, amounting in all t4 £ 4,000, to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free; hold Seaurities at 44 per cent. or 5 per cent. T S \I ONEY.— The Provincial Union Bank continwl -UJL to Lend large sums daily from £ 10 to £ 500 ou inote of Hand alone, or ou any other approved sN curtty at a few hours notice. to all class in any, part of England and Wales, repayable by easy iltoo stalmcnts. Witil and ithout securities. No goo. application is ever refused. All Communicatione 8trictly l'rivate. l'ilis business having been, estab< lushed a great many years, and conducted in an honourable and straightforward manner, has grown to be one of the best known and largest in the king< uorn, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention oi our officials having gained the confidence and recofcu mendations of our numerous customeirs. If desire<L one oi our ofticials will attend at applicant's resiJ of.t^Vhlv C(€u and cfrry out the advance With* 5 „ C?11 01 wr'te to the Manager, Western itrfjH" IIR- Stanley DOWDING, 1, Queen-square THE CHARING CfiOSSliANK Pll,mnn ESTABLISHED 1878. CARDIFF BRAjNCH 73 ST MARY STltmPP Head Offices 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London, W.G.'l 6 69, Bishopsgate-street Within, J^ondon, E C Brancinai Manct.ister. Uverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Ljabiiities, £ l,23b,871; Surplua, £ 57UaZ8 °(° to -2,000 granted at a few bran^ notiuj m town or country, on personal sxrirrity, i°r3\,pre?M,us stones stocks, shares, aid fS nitu»e, without removal. Stocks and Shares and Solè. allowed on Current Account 0 P- i aQd upwards received ii uiS| Subject to 3 m nths notice of withdrawal, 5 p c peram. Subject to 6 tn'nihs' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c! pa Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. person" Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid Owing to the nature ef our investments, mm any able to pay rates of interest on deposits that wiff compare favourably with dividends paid on aknefiti i of steek or shareholding insorimr the safety of capital. We have been established foe "V yc.a^ .ou^ P°3'tion in the banking world day testj&es to toe success of onr business and to the satisfaction of onr customers. Write <■ call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint M. THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FIKAHQ COMPANY (RECISTEMD BY ACT OF PJUtUAIEV). GRANT Loans from £ 5 upwards to resoeetaMi householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc- at a low rate of interest. Forms free. All application* treated in strict confidence. Country upplicatiene receive prompt attention. MANACER, 94, PONTMORLftlSj &CF "WARDS ADVANCED tc respectable honsehclders and others on note of '"■■■ alone. Reasonable interest .n-i repayments soiM»t arranged. Country applications receive prompt atten- tion. Special terms to Farmers. Ali transactions treated; with strictest confidence. Apply personally or by letter tc the ri« STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, NcwasUe-sttelt fnS Town Ilall), MerttjjT TydliU Attendance—12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to Blxm. daQ. The Merthyr and Dowlas Permanent looey Society Regisetred under the Friwdly E ti Act The First I The Largest! The Besfct MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, IERTHYB, LOANS we made withont delay to Tradefr. pw* and othm Per,am i&Rwul- F-ploy-at upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow* Jug, easy Terms of Repaynaaat i, For *■ £ !• Share the Eepayments axe 'i^ H » a a f30 H 3 3 M » H M 4 2 £ so 5a" follo*'iaj y 7 -Ui v, ,Y of S«r ciciy da T T* 1906. i3iS 42 Z £ 6e Owb' received ill* o li 7129 ll a Total Loans 2942 0 0 5447 56 Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4436 13 « Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 IS 6 Bonus. Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 6 Total Assets 12711 14 6 1'4457 9 l' Number ef Members 1020 ma Applicationa for Loans received at any time try ja»e Secretary— CHARLES L. STEWART, V Milbourne Chambers (under the CloolcJ* MERTHYR TYDFIL. J. For PRIVATE' CASH ADVANCES' Apply to— ALBERT E. GASH, At his private house, SO, St. George's Terrace, Swansea. Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respeefafcaat persons loans from £ 10 to any amount, npon thei*: own Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bj&of Sale. INTENDING BORROv/EES in applying ttt Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing wi&tn whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades undetf his own name, and not under an assumed called1*' Bank "9 tCade 83 NOTB'AOTBKSS—• 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE,' WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA- £ — JAMES LEVER, !»: ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR. HOUSE A WD: ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKKB ANI> EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Stesia-J ship Lines. Passages booked to all narts of Wfind nmpTri? • POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MKirmVK, THE MERTHYR MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Aell.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITAREB^ INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and? others, upon promissory note with easy termsml] repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Registered Office: POST Office Chambers, MKRTHTR TTOFIL. Branch Office: RAvAnVr. RESIAURANT, ÄBJDIt FAN CBESCENT, ABEKFAN. [, Secretary—JAMES L BRITISH COLONIES. For all particulars regarding fares, work, wagM^ wid any information, apply at Post Office Oham«: bers, Merthyr. Passages booked to Canada, United States, AMk. trail a, New Zealand, South America, Africa ancI all parts of the world. Holiday Tours to Spain, Portugal, Egypt. speciality. Write or call-JAMES LEVER, Licensed Shipping Agent, Post Office Chambers, Merthyr lydfil. — — LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS. WANTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, ca £ 2S*S3r MONEY to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repapo mente. 1/2 per week repays loan of £ 10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No IsrsnssT AM* NO FINFs To PPY." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last annual balance T I TO District Agent, E. HARRY RBBS, Tredeear. 20 I slwyn Terrace and Temperance Hall. Mondays 7 o 9 p.a THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act- T.naw g can be obtained by Tradesmen andothe n Persons in Regular Employment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely ;— R. d. For a £ 10 Share the Repayments are l 2 weekls. £ 20 „ 2 2,. £ 30 3 2 £ 40 Z 4 2 £ 50 „ 5 2 Applications lor Loans received at any time by tbf Secretary: THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. Bvwsh Office; _&1ÇA- y YALB