The Merthyr Express

Auret vxjwiud 1 » Tho«sa»4» of pe*»le bwe leant how to reduce their expenditure oa { & dress witbostsaeriOeittf appearascea. Tke secret lies ia tke fact that if jr they have discovered the valve of the « I Johnson Patent Processof Dry Cleaning$ S They have iheir various articles of attire cleaned again and a(»u— 8 C every time they return looking like new. # f Call at oar local branch and see the specimens of (antenti which have keen 3r dry cleaned. We avoid shrinkage or alteration of shape, whilst reviving the & # colour and smartness, so that yoti experience afresh the felieity of wearing C new clothes. 3 We elean BLOUSES from 1/3, DRESSES tf COSTUMES from 4/9. « GLOVES from 2d. GENTLEMEN'S SPITS. 4-/g, TROUSERS, 1/- 4L I Johnson Brothers, if 101a. HIOH STREET, MERTHYR 8b. TAFF STREET, PONTYPRIDD; S 49b, COMMERCIAL ST., ABERDARE; 12, ANGEL ST., NEATH. JK WE 10 not, lfiim to be able to perform miracles, as the ff-r these are past, but we ccrtainly can lay ;iaim lo a great number of marvellous cures, as ;estified to by a multitude of people who have used viz., The !< MANN IN A" HERBAL OINTMENT l'lie cures range over a Held of many and varied diseases, as instance, Cancer of the breast, lip, etc.. Tumours, Lupus, Erysipelas, Carbuncles, Abscesscs, Ulcerated and poisoned wounds, Sarcoma, Piles. Psoriasis, Scalds Burns, Kr/ema. Ringworm, Ro- dent Ulcers of the hands. Chapped ditto, Chilblains. Scurvy, Sprains, Swollen Feet, Rheumatism, etc. And we confidently invite the most thorough inves- tigation of these our various statements with re- gard to the merits of our Remedy. Presuming that yon are readv to take us at our word, and wish to lest "MANNINA" for yourselves, see that you ob- tain the right thing. "MAUN IN A" (Trade Mark) is made up in three jfifferent strengths, as No. 1. Full, Cancer, etc., care, at 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 8s. 6d. per pot. As No II., Medium. fcr all poisonea wounds, at Is. lid., 2s. pd., and 4s. bd. per pot. As No. III., Mild, for all skin diseases, at Is. ild., 2s. 9d., and 4s. fid per pot. The "Manniaa" Ointment is sold by the follow- ing Dispensing Chemists, viz. :—Messrs. V. A, Wills, 3a, Victoria-street, Mertbyr; T. Da vies. Forth D. E. Davies, Treorchv Emrys Evane, Aberdare; Oliver Davies, Mill-street, Pontv- E:idd; Mr. D. George, Dispensing Chemist, 153, ute-street,Tveherbert; Mr.T.Thomas,M.R P.S., Consulting Chemist, Cash Drug Stores Co., Treharris; Mr. D. Williams, M.P.S., Dispersing Chemist, Commercial-street, Mountain Ash, &c. tr can be obtained direct from the Sole Proprietor: Pie Mannina" Herbal Ointment Co., Main Street, FISHGUARD. PLBASE WRITE FOR FREE BOOKLET. ■ — ■ Fare linen /|i needs pure soap; its BL name .Soa»cra Only nPf 9! household 8 r ~ib Olire Oil Soap, | 5J" therefore cannot harm i ZHOHAB, Brlrtol. ■ 1BACKED]}-™I 11™6 bwtishI ¥ n%r A 1 i'WATGH'-MEHl TBY A If STAWDll i 1 Eg FIR Ma B [NAT! 011 9 iTh^wlwIeWateh' g Am i ■ mm JJ Peopls are up 9 In support of £ § fPURSER'SS Ithe great British jeweller's, campaign Eg | against tols middle profits & low valuesM J 3 UCCE-S—immediate and complete 9 11 has at>9nderl the opening: of allfl H their great Welsh centres. B ijSUYERSare NEVER in DOUBT if from the moment they set foot In |j Purser's handsome, comfortable 9 M and richly stocked shops— 9 jfYOLI REALISE IN A MOMENT! THAT EVERYTHING IS BETTER 9 MATERIAL-WORKMANSHIP-VALUE. 9 FROM FACTORY DIRECT AND PRICES LESS THAN HALF We have A MONTH'S FREE TRIAL I °*toyrael"°9 s°K^,SS"'Si: 12/6 S3 tO raise ter than 25/. values elsewhere lvalues "FmT Silver-Plated Din- Q /Q H Eg&nd Ctlt ner Cruet. Usually 616. w/ U 9 away big? Solid Gold, Diamond r /ft |3 profits, ?"d ,,Rubv Rinss- 0/0 9 and fear no |competition. 9fl. J««« reward Solid silver „ sent l ri .^e« Hall-marked J/J SAME m&C 30ES3 Cm' Alberts /W DAY. SB PLRSEWS j 2$^ 'pUtC~TRAIN~PAfm I-AICP. W Cardiff-2, Qaeen-st. (St. John s-sq. corner). B Newport (Mon.)—25, High-atreet. TO ■ Swansea—84, Oxford-street. m SERVANTS can easily bo obtained by the use of a small Want Ad. in these columns. State your requirements, and ifou will be eure to gret suited at once,

THE YNYSFACH MURDER. LEAVE TO APPEAL REFUSED. In the Court of Appeal on Wednesday—be- fore Mr. Justice Darling, Mr. Justice Bray, and Mr. Justice A. T. Lawrence—William Jo- aeph Foy (who was not present, but was repre- sented by Mr. Ralph Sutton, instructed by Mr. J. T. Vaughan, Merthyr) applied for leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence of de&tn for the murder of Mary Ann Rees, on Christmas Eve in last year. He was sentenced to death by Mr. Justice Brav at the Glamorgan j Assizee at Cardiff on March 30th. Mr. Ralph Sutton made the application on behalf of the prisoner. Counsel said prisoner was a collier and labourer who had cohabited with the woman, who was living -a life of immorality with him. He described the case as a some- what remarkable one because, except on one point, the whole of the evidence against the prisoner relied upon by the prosecution consist- ed of his own statements. On December 23rd the prisoner, the dead woman, and another man and woman went to sleep at the old fur- nace. There was a. quarrel between the pri- soner and Rees, and afterwards the woman was sa.id by Rees to have been shot down the hole. At the trial accused said they had a struggle, and she fell down the hole Counsel submit- ted the confessions only amounted to causing her death and not murder. Continuing, coun- sel said the probability was there was a. strug- gle, and he was ill-using Rees when she fell down the sh.aft. and that was made more prob- abie by the fact that prisoner had her "turn- over," or shawl, in his hand. Mr. Justice Lawrence raid if it was an acci- dent it was a strange thing that the prisoner did not call for assistance. Mr. Justice Darlinpr said there was the fact that after tie prisoner made his statemeit to P.C Hunter, and thev looked down the hole with lighted taper and not seeing her, the pri- eoner suggested that a bucket of fire should be thrown down. If he had reason to believe it was only an accident, and the woman was Alive, that was most caiious. On the other band, if he knew she was dead. it was not con- with some of his statements.. The evidence was then read at considerable lciigui, as also Mr. Justice Bray's summing up. Mr. Justice Darling, in giving the decision of the court, said that everything possible had bcr: done in this case to say what could be said for the prisoner Upon the prisoner's own statements at the time there could not be tlie slightest doubt about his guilt. It was an intentional and most deliberate murder, com- mitted at a time when, according to the evi- dence. the man was perfectly sober. The learn- ed judge told the jury it was a case of acci- dent or murder a.nd the jury found the onlv verdict they could on the evidence and in the dis- charge of their duty. It was not necessary to ay anything more than that the leave to ap- peal would be refused. The date of the execution was originally fixed for the 20th inat., but was postponed pending the appeal. Upon inquiry at the Under Sher- iff's office at Swansea on Wednesday afternoon it was stated that the date of execution had not -yet been fixed.

"HORTON'S ORIGINAL Females. BENEDICT PILLS Female I in a tew days correct all irregularities and remove all obstructions; also euro Anaemia, and cause no in- jury; to the married or single are invaluable. By post, under cover, for Is. lid. or 2s. 9d., from G. J5. Horton late Chief Dispenser from Birmingham lying-in II spital). Dept. 20. Aston Road North. I Birmingham. Said over 40 years, SUPrLIL'L5 DIRECT ONLY. I ,I.f r(. EVEr:. FAIL. I)

TERRITORIAL FORCE. ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING II MAY 1ST, 1909. 5TIt BATT.. THE WELSH REGIMENT. Merthyr Detachment.—Monday (Merthyr): Rechiits drill and class of instruction for N.C.O.'s, C p.m.: recruits drill for night men, 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dowlais): Company drill as for Merihyr; marching order, 8 p.m.; night men recruits and trained men, 10 a.m. Wed- nesday (Merthyr) Company training, 8 p.m. dress, marching order. Inspection by Company Officers Wo complete equipment, etc, where missing. Night men at 10 a.m. Thursday (Dow- lais): Recruit urill, 3 p.m. Friday (Dowlais and Merthyr): Recruits drill, 8 p.m.; recruits drill, 10 a.m. For duty: Capt. D. C. Harris; Col.-Sergt. J. E. George; Corpl. B. Biill; Bu- gler J. MeMurrav. Next for duty Lieut. H. 11. Southey; Sergt. W. M. Macdonald; Corpl. W. Parnall; Bugler If. A. Jones.— D. Harris, Capt., for Captain and Hon. Major, V.D., commanding Merthyr Detachment, 5th Batt., the Welsh Regiment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. Cefn (G Company).—Monday: Recruits drill, 7.30 p.m. Tuesday: Recruits drill for night mon, 10 a.m. Wednesday: Company drill, 7.45 p.m. Thursday Company drill for night men, 10 a.m. Friday: Signalling class, 7.30 p.m. All N.C.O.'s and men who have not yet drawn their new clothing and equipment, are re- quested to do so as early as possible. All mem- bers should return all old equipment at once. —C. Hore Ruthven, Captain, officer command- ing G Company, Brecknock BattaLion. J i

TERRITORIAL NOTES. Recruiting has been quite brisk lately, and if there are any young men who want to join they should hurry up, so as to be able to go to camp this year. It is very gratifying to know that forty promising recruits have come for- ward, and are making rapid progress under the careful training of Col.-Sergt.-Instructor Gre- gory, who is assisted with commendable self- sacrifice by the Territorial Sergeants of the Detachment. It is important that all the men at present serving who re-engaged last April for twelve months should re-engage at once if they desire to do so. If they wait until the ex- piration of the twelve months before signing on again, should they want to continue, they will have to re-engage on the four years' basisi If they do so at once they can engage for one, two, three, or four years at their own option. A very good start was made at the Drill Hall, Merthyr, in company training on Wednesday night. The men took an interest in their work, and moved with precision and energy. The parade was a very encouraging one-all the men turned out smart and clean On Sunday morning last, the Merthyr De- tachment marched to Dowlais Church for divine service. There was a fairly good muster, the men turning up well dressed, and in a soldierly manner. The Detachment was headed by its splendid band, under Bandmaster Hanney. Major F. T. James was in command, and the following officers were present:—Capt. D. C. Harris, Lieut. H. H.' Sout.hey, and Second Lieut. T. Evans. The Rev. Llewelvn Williams, R.D., Rector of Dowlais, officiated. There was a large congregation, and crowds lined the whole route on the return march to Merthyr. Next Wednesday there will be a heavy marching order parade, when it is hoped there will be a good muster. If any man has any difficulty about rolling his coat or fixing up his kit he should ask one of his Sergeants to show him how it is done. or get some old soldier to help him. Col.-Sergt.-Inst. Gregory will gladly help the rtecruits out of any difficulty, and put them on the right track for turning out smartly if they apply to him in time. A class of instruction will be held on Monday night at 8.30; all N.C.O.'s are expected to attend. The class arranged for to-night (Fri- day) is cancelled, and the work will be gone into on Monday night. <

Merthyr Bakers' Association IMPROVED CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. A joint conference of employers and em- ployees of the Merthyr bakery trade was held on Tuesday at the Wellington Cafe, Merthyr, to consider wages and labour conditions. Mr. T. E. Jones (president of the Master Bakers' Association) presided. Concessions were made by both parties, and after a full discussion an agreement was come to which will mean a great improvement in wages, hours, and general con- ditions of labour, especially to second and third hands. The new agreement will come into force on the first Monday in June. Mr. H. Williams, district secretary, thanked the chair- man and other employers present for the cour- teous manner in which they had received the men's representatives, and trusted what had been done wou!!Pl prove beneficial to both parties.

1 Merthyr Education Authority's ] Scholarships. We are asked to remind teachers and scholars in the borough of Merthyr that the last day for sending in applications for scholarships, etc.. is on May 1st next. Some of the day-school teachers will take advantage of Barry Summer School, and the scholarships are for mining tours, Science School, Cardiff; surveying course at Penarth, and an engineering course at Sheffield.

The Tragedy of Woman's Life. WHY WOMEN AGE FASTER THAN MEN. ANEMIA AND BILIOUSNESS CURED. What is there in life more tragir. than the young woman who soon after marriage begins to fade and prematurely shows the signs of age, while her husband keeps his youthful health and vigour. The careworn wife and the youthful hus- band are to be seen every- where. There is something besides the work of the family res- ponsible for the wife's con- dition. That languid tired feeling is caused by w y m a n 1 y weakness and lack of nutri- tion. The grati- tude of- a woman who had suffered is strongly illustrated in the case of Mrs. Webb, 30, Thomas Street, Rnsliolme, Man- chester, who praises Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, and says she would not be without them. Mrs. Webb writes as follows ;—" I have had severe attacks of Anajmia and Biliousness and tried different remedies that failed to cure me. Some time ago I came across a bobklet of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills and I decided to try a bottle of them, and have found great relief ever since I have been taking them. I would not on any account be without them in my house as I am thankful to say I have not had the slightest return of my old complaint. I shall never cease to most earnestly recommend them." Women who value health should never be without Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. They are invaluable taken daily in doses of I from one to three Pills until relief is obtained. They purify the blood, remove obstructions, promote a free and regular condition, and assist in the digestion and assimilation of food, thereby nourishing the body with new blood, rich 'and red, which circulating through the veins gives the skin a beautiful and clear appearance, glowing with the tint of perfect health. Sold by Chemists and Stores, pricc per bottle, or The W. H. Comsock Co., Ltd., 21, Farringdon Avenue, LoaUou, 1;C. j

-¡. DOWLAIS. Buy your .Jewellery and Take your Repairs to M. WKHRLFT, 4. .Wwioundland-terrace, Merthyr M. M travels the iicishboarins tov.ns every week. EIJZ/MJETH-.STRKET Y.P.S.C.E—On Thursday week, the Y-P.Ss.C.E. of Elizabeth-street Presby- terian Church held a soiree, which passed off very successfully. The tables were served by Misses CartwrighvM. M. Itees, Violet Rees, N. Davies, Elsie Evans, and Messrs. J. S. John and Archie Evans, while Mrs. Bowen (president) superin- tended. After the tables had been cleared the young people enjoyed an evening of games, con- ducted by Miss Malml Evans (Regwnt-street) and Mr. J. S. John. Prizes were awaid^d to Miss Nellie Davies and Mr. John Evans (Muriel- terrace) for the best short story, and to Miss Cissie John (Aberystwyth University Collcg.) and Mr. T. S. John for the best auswers to a series of questions and connuudrums set hy the Pastor. At the weekly gathering on Monday evening, Mr. Thomas Thomas (Caeharris) gave nn excellent address on Tho Conversion of Saul.' Several other elders of tho Church also took pari.

Property Sale at Dowlais. Mr. Isaac Edwards, A.A.I, (of Messrs. Ed- wards Bros., Cambria Chambers) conducted a sale of leasehold properties. etc., at the Royal Exchange Hotel. Brecon-street, Dowlais, on Wednesday evening. Comprised in one lot, which was knocked down at £700 to Mr. G. F. Williams, Dowlais, wai the fo.i^wing leasehold properly :—The commodious and modern dou- ble-fronted shop, together with dwelling-house attached, known as 38. Lower Union-street, Dowlais and now in tho occupation of the vendor. Mr. W. O. William.* grocer and pro- vision merchant, together with the cottage ad- joining, viz.. 13, George-street. The latter is let to a monthly tenant at an annual rental of £9 2s. also tho commodious and well fitted double-fronted shop and dwelling-house, situate and being 39, Lower Union-street. Dowlais, now in th occupation of Mr. J. C. Friedman as a. tobacco and jewellery stores, and held on a sub-lca^e for 14 years from December 1st, 1906, at a. nctr annual rental of £20, the whole of the premises being held under a Wase dated Dee. 15th. 1852. for a term of three live*, and to complete 09 vears from Aug. 1st. 1C42, at a yearly around rent of £3 9.. 6d.—Share No. 6 in the Caeracca Building Club, representing aU that somi-deta/chfd vii'a residence, "Afdwyn," Cae'eoea-torraoe. Dv'ais. thsre due to the Trustees of the Coeracea Buildinc: Club to the sum o" £1[10 17s. 2d., wa- withdrawn, the reserve price not being reached. — Sixtv £1 shares in the Dowlais Gas and Coke Co.. Vel., Dowlai. fetched 20". 9d. each, the buyer beinir Mr. Jam->s. Ponydairen. Messrs. L.wis and Jones, solicitor Merthyr, acted on behalf of the vendors.

Oddfellowship at Dowlais. A special summoned meeting of the officers and members of the "Loyfd City of Refuge" Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows was held on Wednesday evening at the Clarence Hotel, East-stieet, "to receive the recommenda- tion of the committee appointed to consider the last valuation report" and a130 "to leceive P.P.G M. R. P. Rees's notice of motion as to remunerating the lodge secretary (P.P.G.M. D. B. Thomas) for his past servicer. N.G. R. Griffiths presided, and there was a large atteud- ance. The reeommendatien of the Committee, which was unanimously agreed to, was that application be made to the Board of Directors of the Order, giving the necessary Deimission to utilise a sum of j3800 out of the lodge funds for the following purposes ;-£6.50 to go to redeem future contribu- tions of members of one year's standing and up- wards at December 31st, 1907 £100 towards the Management, and tho remaining JS50 towards the Distressed Brothers. Owing to the lodge having now attained to a membership of 200, P.P.G.M. R. P. Rees brought forward his notice of motion to consider the ad- visability of remunerating the secretary, as he regarded the occasion most opportune and appro- priate. Reviewing the great progress and success which had marked the career of tho lodge since P.P.G.M. D. B. Thomas took office, 18 years ago, some remarkable figures were submitted by the brother. At that time the membership was 113, and from January, 1891, to December, 1905, 213 had been initated. Thelo?s through death was 37, secessions 90, clearance 1; making a total of 198. whichJlad since been increased, so that over 200 members in full compliance were on the books of the lodge. Turning to the financial aspect, P.P. G.M. R. P. Rees said that the contributions per member had nearly doubled, from J382 lis. 2d. in 1891, to :£154- is. 8d. In 1908; whilst the interests received at those periods were £60 3s. 2d. and JS169 8s. 6d. respectively. A notable fact was that the total contributions received, £2,159 5s. 10d., oxceeded by some £15, the total interest, £2,143. The total assets had increased enormously, from £1,860 Is. ld. in 1891 to £4,219 (M. Id. in 1908-ngures that spoke for themselves. During the period dealt with, two previous applications had been made success- fully to the Unity for sums of £350 and J6500 respectively, with the object of redeeming the future contributions of members, and £42918. 5d. had been transferred from the two redemption funds thus formed, apart from balances of appropriation, which had been paid to the relativea of deceased members. The valuation report for the quinquennial term ended in 1907 showed a surplus capital of £1,720. P.P.G.M., R. P. Rees (trustee), referred in eulogistic terms to the faithful and conscientious labours of the Secretary. P.P.G.M. John Williams (truetee), P.P.G.M. David Evans, P.G. David Jones, P.P.G.M. John Evans, and N. G. Griffiths amongst numerous speakers, also paid a high tribute to his services, and the perfect book-keeping, whereby the duties of the auditors, were factlitated. The Lodge then unanimously resolved to recognize forthwith in a tangible way the services rendered by P.P.G.M. D. B. Thomas as secretary for 18 years, and to further consider the question later. 'LIXSEVD COP()UND. for Coutrhs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of Chemists 'only. 9id. 1/14. 2/9.

MERTHYR VALE. "SMOKER. "—At the Gordon Lennox Constitu- tional Club, the last of the winter series of smoking concerts was held on Monday. Dr. C. Richardson White presided. Mr. Gwilym Naish (Cardiff), in his character songs, was much enjoyed, being repeatedly recalled; while Mr. Moses Jenkins (baritone). Pontygwaith, Rhon- dda Valley, captivated his hearers. Mr. W. Jenkins (Eos Pennar), Mountain Ash. who was in good vo'ce, delighted the audience with his singing. The old favourite, Mr. John Llewellyn (Troedyrhiw). was in fine form. and plea-ed the audience. An address was given by Mr. A. Lewis. He referred to the wearing or the primrose, a bunch of which flower was worn by all the members, in commemoration of Lord Beaconsfield. He said that after twenty-seven years, the primrose was greater in evidence than ever. Mr. Lewis spoke at length upon the political life of the late Lord Beaconsfield, and it< influence on th? political world, Mr. W. Perkins proposed, and Mr. Reynold Thomas seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. Lewis, which was supported bv Dr. C. R. Whit. who con- gratulated Mr. Lewis upon his able address. The vote was carried unanimously. Mr. Jjewis suitably respord-d.- and. thenmoed It vote of thanks to'the President (Dr. White), which was seconded by Mr. Revnold Thomas, who aaid that it vas a fitf.Lng time to refer to the recent success that the genial doctor hnd achieved ct Glasgow. The vote was carried unanimously. Mr. Arthur Davies (secretary) proposed, and Mr. W. Sape seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the artistes who had entertained them dur- ing the winter, and this was carried. Mr. Young, of Cardiff, was the accompanist. ArrRF IS AKKAYRD in all her glory. Follow 1 ■•-r i'x.1rnp!c and array yourself in smart spring tj;. { 1\1,"('h;¡,,d at the Emporium of Fashion. H. T. JoseS & Jlarkct-sfjuaie, Merthyr Tydfil. ) <

.at- ABERFAN. P.S.A.—The Rev. Jam Thomas, pastor of Mount Hermon Chapel, gave an aadress at the meeting on Sunday last, taking for his sub- ject, "The Simplicity of Christ." Mi-ss Ray Hopkins sang two solos, and Mr. Oliver Jen- kins presided at the organ. Mr. C. M. Kitto presided in the absence of the President.

TREHARRIS. NEW ORGANIST —Mr. T. D. Edwards, A.R.C. M., oro-anist of Salem Baptist church, Porth, and recently appointed conductor of the Ponty- pridd Musical Society, has accepted the post of organise at Brvnhyfryd Baptist L'hnpel, Tre- harr>?, and will commence duties on the first Sunday in DiTARiT'RE. The inhab tanis of Treharris and district will regret to hear of the removal of Mr. J. Irlwyn Price, he having been pro- moted to an assistant supcrintendentship under the Prudential Assurance Company at Fish- guard (Pern.). Mr. Price has associated him- self with everv good movement in the town, especially in connection with mi-son work, whether temperance or r?]igious. For the last | two or three years, he has b?en the teacher of the local Webh class, under the Glamorgan County Council, afterwards the Borough Edu- cation Authority. Mr. Pr;c i n deacon at Brvnhyfryd Baptist Chapel, and one of their Sunday School superintendent;, in ,hieh sphere he worked very diligently. He is also the sec- retary of the North Pit S ck Fund. lie com- menced his new duties last Tuesday. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—On Saturday even- ing, the 75th quartoly meeting of the Industrial Co-operative Society was held at Thomas's Assembly-rooms, Mr. T. Andrews in the chair. There was a. large attendance of shareholders. The report and balance sheet were submitted, and showed that the capital of the Society was £7,183 4s. 2d., nnd the trade transactions dur- ing the quarter had amounted to £n,073 12s. 6¿d,. being an increase of £1,32 17s. d. upon the corresponding quarter of last, year. Af- ter allowing depreciation on fixed stock, build- ings, ek., the profit worked out at £1,035 19s. 9d., which pcrmittd of a dividend of 2s. 3d. in the £ being declared. Twenty new members had joined the Society during the quarter, whilst eight have left the district, leaving tho membership at 662. The Co-opera- five Wholesale Society were re-elected audi- tors the president and secretary were re-elect- ed; Messrs. D. Dav;es, Trelewis, and R. T. Date, Nelson, were rc-elected on the committee of management; and Mr. Alfred Blatchford was elected on the committee for the next twelve months. SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Sunday tho quarterly meetings oi the Brynhvfrvd Joint Sunday School were held. The morning service was set apart for prayer and praise. In the after- noon, solos were rendered by Misses Ceinwen Jones and Maud Stephens. Recitations were given by Masters Emlyn Jenkins, T. J. Grif- fiths, and B. Griffiths, Misses Annie Derrick, Edith Lewis. Sarah Pharaoh, and Annie Grif- fiths. Mr. R. Evans recited a chapter from the Scriptures, and an address was delivered bv Mr. Evan Edwards on "The Bible." Mr. I. Irlwyn Price presided over the meeting. At the evening service, eolos were rendered by Miss Maggie Watkins, Mes-rs. Thco. Thomas and Ted Smith; a. duett by Misses B. and R. Williams trios by Mr. Caleb Davies and chil- dren. and Mis C. Davies, Mrs. L. A. Jenkins, and Mr. C. Davies; recitation-, bv Miss E. A. Evans, Messrs. Nun Harries, William Williams, Re?s Jones, Evan Evans, David Jones, and R. Evans. An address was delivered by Mr. John Williams. The "pe<:a! feature of both services was the sinfrirsr: of the Male Voioo Party, form- ed out of the Sunday School Class of Mr. W. R. Thomas, and conducted by Mr. Ted Smith. They sang a chorus at each service, and by special request were asked to sing "Rhydy- groes" the second time. Mr. W. Griffiths pro- ■sided over the service, and Madame Jennie Lewis-Williams presided at the organ. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday sc'nnight there was a large and interestincr gathering assem- bled at Brynhyfryd Welsh Baptist Chanel, the occasion being a presentation to an old and re- spected inhabitant, in the person of Mr. W. R. Thomas bv the members of t.he church, for ser- vices rendered. Tha pastor (Rev. W. Jones) presided, and letters of regret for non-attend- ance were received from the following: Miss Mary Gwen Davies, Rev. T. E. Williams, Berthlwyd. and Mr. J. Aurelius. Madame Lewis Williams ably presided at the piano. The meeting was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mostyn Jones, of Liverpool. The Rev. W. Jones presented Mr. Thomas with a handsome iluminated address, and said that the recipient was always the right hand supporter of the pastor, and referred to his valuable services as secretary, and to the church generally. Mr. Thomas had also rendered great service to the public, for which he had ^recently olaced on the Commission of the Peace for the County Borough of Merthyr. He hoped Mr. Thomas would live long to enjoy the honour conferred on him (cheers).—The address, which was in the vernacular, neatly executed, and inset were the photos of the church, the pastor, the diacon- ate, and that of Mr. Thomas. It was read by Mr. I. Irlwyn Price, and set forth Mr. Thomas' lonnr connection with the church, which dated back 27 years, 22 of which were as deacon and JO years as secretary. It also referred to his long services to the Sunday School, and to his position as president of the Young People's Society, and to his great influence generally among the young people, and to his connection with all good causes for the uplifting of the community. His services as local preacher were also referred to in complimentary terms. It ooncludcd by asking his acceptance of the ad- dress as a small token of their respect and ap- preciation of his work.—Mrs. Thos. Davies, as the oldest member of the church, presented Mr Thomas with a green onyx timepiece and two beautiful vases, ail suitably inscribed.—Mr. Richard Owen. as treasurer of the church, pre- sented Mr. Thomas with a very serviceable mahogany bureau.—Mr. Thomas, in response, feelingly acknowledged the gifts, which he valued greatly, and thanked tho church colleo- tiveiv for their kind words of appreciation for any humble service he may have rendered. He (Mr Thomas) was too full of thankfulness to say much that night, but he could assure them that he would cherish the gifts as long as he lived, and hoped that they would be handed down as heirlooms to his family (applause).— Addresses were delivered by the following gen- Hemen, all bearing testimony to the good work performed by Mr. Thomas and of the excellent oxample he set by his exemplary character: Revs. W. Walters, Tvlorstown, and W. D. Nicholas, Treharris; Messrs. Evan Edwards, Caleb J. James, Joseph Thomas. D. J. Eynon. Rees Price, and William Griffiths.During the proceedings, eolos were rendered by the following: Miss M. M. Roberts, Newbridce; Mr. H. P. Williams; solo. Mr. D. Wil- liams; quartette, Messrs. James Davies and H. P. Williams, Mrs. L. A. Jenkins and Miss C. J. Davies; recitation, Mr. Thomas Stephens. The secretarial duties were performed by Mr. Williams Griffiths, and Mr. Thomas Davies act as treasurer.

A Blue Andalusian Hen. At the Hengoed Police Court on Friday, William North, 42, collier, Quakers' Yard, wa.s charged with stealing a fowl, value 5s., tho pro- perty of Thomas Jones, Trelewis, on the 26th March. — The prosecutor stated that he kept fowls, and that, on the day raferred to, he fed them, and shut them up in the fowl-houso at 5.30 p.m., and that when he returned from light- ing the lamps, he found the door wide open, and the hen missing. On the following Friday he discovered the hen at 13, Mill-street, Quak- ers' Yard, the house where defendant lived. He went in and claimed the bird, and notwith- standing that defendant said, "If you take that hen, you will have to bring her back aga;n." he took it. Defendant accompanied him homo and to the police station. He (the complain- ant) put the hen with his other fowls in the field, and the hen was the first to go in the fowl-hous3. and the others followed her.— The hen was produced in court. — The wife of the prosecutor said she identified the hen, and Mrs. Cooper, widow, Quakers' Yard, after minutely inspecting it, said that it was a bird she had reared and sold to Mr. Tom Jones about a year and nine months ago. She had not seen it Eince until then.-P.S. Jones said that on the 3rd April he went -to the de- fendant's and charged him with stealing the fowl, and defendant said he bought the bird about four months ago from a man at Frome, and that he was innocent of the charge. —Defendant adhered to this statement in court, and offered to produce a letter from the man at Frome verifying his purchase of a blue Andalusian hen.—The Clerk said the letter could not b3 received as evidence.—Frederick Evans said he saw the hen at Mr. North's place early in March. He noticed it when he was buying eggs of Mr. North.—Samuel Plummer said he bad callcd at Mr. North's house for eergs, and noticed this particular, hen, and Mr. North told him he bought it of a man near Frome. This was in February or March. He had no doubt about the bird, but it was not a hen it was a pullet, and certainly not any- thing like two years old.—Both the prosecutor and the defendant said it was the only bird of the kind they had.—The Bench were not satisfied that the case had been proved, and, therefore, dismissed it. awarding the bird to the last owner, viz., Mr. North, the defendant.

Aberdare Architect's Motor Kills a Dog. At Aberavon County Court on Wednesday, before Judge Bishop, John Mills, boot and shoe dealer, Pentyla, Aberavon, sued Thomas Rod- erick, architect. Aberdare, for J85 5s., the value of a dog killed by defendant's motor-car.— Mr. E. T Evans was for plaintiff, and Mr. J. Jestyn Jeffreys for defendant.—Plaintiff said that on September 5th last he was going towards Aber- avon, and lii-s dosr, an Irish terrier, was running in front, when defendant's motor-car came along from behind and ran over the dog and killed it. —Mr. Jeffreys contended that the dog ran straight under the car, and that the accident was unavoidable.—W. E. Hunt, chaffeur, said they were going from Aberdare to Porthcawl. and the dog ran at them.—His Honour found for plaintiff for £2. Arc you looking for anything? If 80, "itiit Ad. in our columns will set it for oy.

.F_- Primrose Day Banquet at Aberdare. THE NEXT ELECTION. j PROSPECTS OF A UNIONIST VICTORY. On Monday, being Primrose Day, a banquet was held at the Constitutional Hall. Aberd.Tv, to celebrate the 25tb anniversary of the estab- lishment of the club at Aberdare. Mr. Herbert C. Lowis, of Ilean Castle, presided, and he was supported by Colonel Lewis, Merthyr; Messrs. William Griffiths. Pencaemawr, Mer- thyr; Dr. Evans, Mountain Ash; F. W. Bell, Mountain Ash; R. T. Itees, Glandare; Major Phillips, Thomas Lloyd, A. P. Jones, A. S. Plew]. W. Net-ton, T. Williams, J. jack?on. D. Tudor Williams, Jenkin RJes, ctc. The hall was s-ated to its utmost capacity. The interior of '.he building' had been tastefully decorated with flags and bunches of primroses. Mr. Caunt acted as an admirable caterer, and durinjr dinner Mr. J. Arkit-o Phillips's Band provided a programme of muvic wh'ch was greatly appreciated. the loyal toast had been didv honoured, Mr. William Griffiths proposed "Tlw Forces- Spiritual nnd Temporal," and referred 10 the pnding introduction of tho Welsh Disestablish- ment Bill, which he anticipated would meet with the same fate as its predecessor. In re- gard to tho temporal forces, he urged the necessity of being always in a srat" of prepared- ness both as regards the Army and Navy.—Mr. T. Lloyd responded for tho spiritual forces, payinsr a tribute to Church workers throughout the district. FOOTBALL OR DRILL. Colonel Lewis responded for the temporal forces, and on rising was accorded a mot cordial reception. He prefaced his remarks by recalling thl) magnificent meeting held in same hall after Mr. Herbert. Lewis's great fic.dat in the election, when. although unsucccas- ful, he had such marvellous support that it proved a sort of rallying cry which r-jfulted in a great Unionist victory throughout the coun- try. Col. Lewis then went on to refer to the subject of his toast, and spoke in glowing terms of the prowess of the Welch Regiment and its many heroic de-eds if the face of terrible odds. He considered it most essential that we should have a r-trong Army and Navy, and he thought it the duty of every young healthy per- non to join the Territorial Forces. Thousands of young men spent, their spare time in watch- in football matches and lounging around bars. and it would be better for themselves and for tha country if their epare time was given up for drill so as to be ready at any time to give their services for the defence of the homeland. No doubt in case of emergency there would be no dearth of Volunteers, but untrained would be of but little service aga'.nsi? foreign armies. He therefore urged most stronglv the necessity and the imperative duty of the Terri- torial Forces being fully brought tip to the re- quired numerical standard (loud cheers). The Chairman here proposed "The Memory of Lord Beaconsfield," which was responded to in silence—all standing. Mr. F. W. Bell proposed "The Unionist Party," and quoted from tho "British Weekly," which expressed its anxiety that the Unionists were fat usurping the power of the Liberals, Bell save it as his opinion that a, Mr. Koir Hardie in his last contested election polled votes than Mr. Herbert Lewis polled in 1886. there was a fair prost. given a, strong candidate, of the return of a Unionist for Mer- thyr Boroughs (cheers). TARIFF REFORM. Mr. Herbert Lewis, on rising to respond, was rrceived with great cheering, and he dealt at some length with tho present position and pros- I pects of the Unionist Party. He said that he was not quite as sanguine as Mr. Bell with re- gard to the immediate future, although the ro suits of recent contests went far to prove that the present administration had lost the confid- ence of a large section of the electors. Un- fortunately, there was some div.s'Jfen in the Unionist Party over the question of Tariff Re- form, and in order to succeed, it was absolutely necessary that they should sink any personal differences and stand with a bold united front again,11 the confiscatory tendencies of tho pre- sent Government (cheers). So far as he was concerned, he was a thorough supporter of the principles of Tariff Reform, believing as he did that the trade of the country would h"1 vastly improved by a fiscal change as placcd before the electors by Mr. Chamberlain (cheers). That jrentleman, he was sorry to say, was not now able to oontinue his active propaganda on behalf of Tariff Reform, but the leaders of the pa-ty had warmly espoused the subject; and if petty differences amongst the rank and file were eliminated, he ouite thought that Tariff Reform would lead them to victory (cheers). Mr. Lewis criticised the measures brought for- ward by the present Government, and regaroed the Licensing Bill and the Bill for the Dises- tablishment of the Welsh Church 8;- of a confis- catory nature, and as preludes to further sys- tems oi confiscation which wou'd seriously affect the future stability of the country (cheers). With regard to the Army and Navy, the nation demanded that there should ba no shihy-shally- ing. but that both branches of the service --hould be maintained to the very highest standard, as our very existence depended on our prepared- ness to meet any complications that, might arise and it. would be a bad day for the nation if. when the time came, we would be found lack- ing (loud cheers). MORE COURAGE. The toast of "The Constitutional Club" was proposed by Mr. William Notton, who referred to the past history of the in Aberdare, and the assistance rendered by Mr. Lewis and others in enabling them to put up the present building. At one time. one hardly dared to adopt the name of Conservative within the Borough, but things had considerably changed in the past twenty-five years, and now ther? was a strong body of Conservatives throughout the district (cheers). Mr. A. P. Jones responded, and mentioned that of the original club founded twenty-five years ago, only four or five were member5 at the present time, and three were present that night, namely. Mr. Howell Phillips, Mr. T. Codd. and Mr. J. Davies (secretary). Great changes had taken place in the last twenty-five years, and while members dropped out through death or removals, they still had the club as a continuing organization, and ho was glad to be able to bear testimony to the general good con- duct of the 500 members who be:ongoo to the club at the present time (cheers). In looking around him that night, he could not help feel- ing that the club was being supported by a large body of intelligent people of whom any organisation might well be proud. What they wanted was more political propaganda, and the leaders should take moise notice of such a dis- trict as this. We had a strong nucleus of Con- servatism which might well and easily be de- veloped, as he felt sure there was a very large number of moderate Liberals who would be only too glad of the opportunity of supporting a Conservative rather than an extremist (cheers). Given a good, strong candidate, he thought they would bs able to make a good show when the time came for a general election (cheers). Major Phillips proposed Fhe President" in felicitous terms, and incidentally mentioned that he was one of the original members of the Club.—Mr. Herbert Lewis briefly re-ponded, and said that it always gave him great pleasure to meet his many old friends at the club, and hoped he might soon have the pleasure of again mo-etin them at. such an interesting gathering. Mr. Phillips (Aberaman), Mr. Maderson. and Mr. Paterson (Cardiff) greatly enlivened the proceedings during the evening, and the whole passed off in a manner that was extremely gratifying to all concerned.

Aberdare Miners' Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Aberdare min- ers was held at the Bute Hotel, Aberdare, on Monday morning, under the presidency of Mr Abraham Richards. ^There were present, Mr. C. B. Stanton, agent, and Coun. Illtyd Hop- kins, and delegates representing the various lodges. The Agent referred to the discontent among some of the men employed at the Windber Colliery, owned by Mr. D. R. Llewelyn, owing to the alleged victimising tactics of one of the officials. Certain grievances had arisen at the colliery, and some of the men were stopped, with the result that other men refused to go to work in their places. He had seen Mr. Llew- olyn, 1tnd a meeting had now been arranged, and if no satisrac-tory arrangements could be arrived at the men were determined to strike. Messrs. Brace, John Williams and himself were appointed to visit the Gellideg Seam at Aber- aman, and they mot at Cardiff. Coun. W. Harris, a member of the executive, had been appointed to visit the seam and to report con- cerning the dispute in existence there, after which it was quite probablo that a fair settle- ment would be arrived at. Referring to the Blaenant Colliery tho Agent said that for some time work had bepn at a. standstill owing to the recent fire. Tho men were, however, not allowed to work during the last three days of last week because they declined to work dur- ing tho holidays. Negotiations were now pro- ceeding respecting compensation for the Joss of work on these days. Mr. Watts Morgan had been appointed to investigate the dispute at the Cwmneol Yard Seam respecting clod, but up to the present he had been unable to attend to it owing to other el1ements. Mr. Mor- gan, however, had been urged to proceed with the matter at the earliest possible time. Noth- ing further had been done respecting the Cwm- a-man Red Seam question, and the men were ,¡¡till working on trial, hut a. hope was express- ed that a meeting would be held socn to finalise matters. At the Bwllfa No. 3 Colliery copies of proposed lists hnd bean received from the management, but up to the present they had not been gone into. The Aeent afterwards poss- ed on to deal with the r>o«tion of affairs at the Gelly Isaf Colliery. This (place had been run by a Limited Company but the company had turn been broken up, and the men had not been paid. Mr. Williams, the head of the firm, was dead, which he (Mr. Stanton) and the men much regretted, as he was always very fair to the men. Arrangements were now being made to sell the rails, etc., lying about the colliery with a. view of realising sufficient to pay the men's waires. Mr. Stanton, in conclusion, re- ferred to the unsettled affairs at the Dullas Col- liery, Llwydcoed, and said that in consequence of rumours eirculateù he communicated with the general manager, for the pur- pose of arranging a meeting between the latter and the men. Mr. Bentham agreed to this, and arrangements were made accordingly. The meeting, however, proved a failure. The meeting passed a strong resolution pro- testing against the directors of Ruskin Hall in dispensing with the services of Mr. Denis Herd.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Sir T. March ant Wil- liams (Stipendiary), Messrs. D. P. Davies, G. George and D. W. Jones. JOSTLING IN THE STREET.—Osborn Hughes, John Roes, David George Phillips, and Alfred Cousins, of Cwmaman, were fined each 20s. and for jostling pedestrians in the street, the Stipendiary remarking that the Bench were determined to Pllt a stop to this misconduct. REFUSING TO QUIT.—David Morris Edwards and John Jones were smnmoned for refusing to quit the Mason's Arms. Mr. R. Hughes, the landlord, said that owing to the disturbance freaked in the house ho refused to supply de- fendants, and they became disorderly. He had to send for the constable to eject them.—Fined 40s. and costs. ASSAULT.—John Tasker and John Jones were summoned for assaulting William Evans.—Wil- liam Evans said that he was going for a walk, and he called in the Mason's Arms, when the defendant came up to him and assaulted him. He went out, a.nd they followed him and struck him again.—Fred Davies corroborated, and so did Robert Hughes, the landlord of the Mason's Arms.—Fined 20s. each and casts. A CAT AND DOG CASE.—Walter Davies was summoned for using threats towards Thomas Thomas. Mr. W. Thomas defended.—Complain- ant said that defendant's dog was worrying his cat, when he (complainant) threatened to brain the dog, whereon defendant said he would knock complainant's brains out. — The Stipendiary said there was not, much in the case, and it was dismissed. Complainant was afraid of his own shadow.—Mr. W. Thomas said defendant had assisted the pohcc in some cases, and complain- ant had been annoyed ever since.—Stipendiary This is nothing but a cat and dog case (laugh- ter). MAN AXD W irz:.—Edwin ITowell was sum- moned for persistent cruelty, by his wife, Lily Howell.—Complainant said she was married three years ago. There were no children. Her husband beat her on Monday week, and on the following day his mother turned her out. She had been beaten repeatedly before.—The de- fendant said she hud left him of her own accord.—Stipendiary.: Why? She did not leave you because you were too kind to her, did she? —Defendant: Yes, that is why she left (laugh- ter). He added that he did not want her back as she now was (laughter).—Defendant was or- dered to pay 10s. a week and costs. AFFILIATION.—David Morgan was summoned to show oause, etc., by Anne Powell. Mr W. Thomas was for the complainant. The pater- nity was admitted, and an order for 3s. 6d. a week and costs was made. THEFT OF CABLE WIRE. Soth Ash and Thomas Foley were charged with stealing a piece of electric cable wire, the property of the Powell Duffryn Co.—Joseph Lewis, North View-terrace, Aberaman, said that on Friday last ho sa.w some men near the Aberaman Colliery. They were sitting near a spot from which some wire had been lost before, and he went and spoke to an official about them. —George Fred Thomas, electrical engineer, said he went to see the men, and found the two defendants sitting on the cable. He went into the hut, and watched, and saw them ham- mering the wire with a stone, and they broke it. He sent Mr. Thomas for the police, and while he was away he saw Holly carry the wire away, about 50 yards, and lay it on the tip. He went up to him and asked him what he was going to do with the cable, and he replied, "I have not got it."—Witness pointed it out to him, and ho made no further reply. Witness went to the other prisoner, and found the piece of cable produced in his pail. Witness then called some men, and prisoners, who were walk- ing were stopped, and taken to the of- fice. Charles Henry Thomas, electrician, cor- roborated.—William Stubbs, mechanic, identi- fied the cable produced, and said it was the nroperty of the Powell Duffryn Company.— Sergt. Evans gave evidence of the arrest, and prisoners were sent to prison for six weeks.— A woman in the body of the court cried out, "What will become of his wife and six child- ren? His wife is ill in bed."—The Stipendiary: We cannot help it; it is a very bad case.— The woman cried out, "If vou had a wife and six children yourself you would know better." She was promptly ejected.

o Cymmrodorion Society. LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE OLDEN TIMES. The last of the winter meetings arranged by the above Sociaty was held on Friday evening at the Higher Standard School, Gadiys. In the unavoidabie absence of the president (Rev. J. Morgan), the chair was occupied by the vice- president (Mr. D. M. Richards). Mr John Davies, attendancs officer, Tre- cynon, read an excellent paper on the "Local Government of Aberdare in the Olden Times." After a brief referencs to the government of the districts in the basin of the Taff and Cynon in Norman times, Mr. Davies dealt with the introduction of the Poor-law system, the Aber- dare Parish being placed in the Merthyr Union, which was formed in 1836. The parish of Aber- ^are was represented on the first Board of Guardians by Messrs. Phillip Taylor, Hirwain Rowland Fothergill. and Richard Williams, of Pantygerddinen. He ajso gave the names of the relieving officers in those early days, and passed on to deal with the management of the county roads under the old turnpike trusts. In this connection, Mr. Daviss gave some interesting extracts from the evidence given bv Mr. W. Wayne, the treasurer of the Aberdare Trust-- which extended from Craig Evan Leyshon gate at Abercynon, then known as the Basin and Navigat:on, to Rhigos, with the roads crossing over the mountain to Merthyr—before the Com- missioners who were appointed to enquire into the state of the management, etc., of the turn- ptke roads in the Principality shortly after the "Rebecca Riots." Leaving these aspects of the question, Mr. Davies dealt with the state of the parish directly before the formation of the first Local Board of Health, and gave reports of the vestrv meetings which led to the enquiry or dored by the Government into the question. There was a mass of interesting matter in th report of the Inspector of the Board of Health who sat on that occasion, the witnesses includ- ing Mr. R. H. Rhys, Rev. Dr. Price. Dr. Wat- kyn Rhys, and Dr. D. Davies, the only one still iY ^r" ^avies then dealt with the election of the first Local Board of Health and the sub- sequent formation of the Burial Board, and tho various improvements carried out in the district by the Local Government Board. Interesting addresses on the subject of the papei- were delivered by Mr. John Davies, 1fr. John Jones, Mr. Davies, Mr. H. Lloyd, Rev, Dewi Williams, and the-Chairman. It was an. nounced that, th? committee were arranging a series of outings to various placcs of interest in the district during the comng summer, when bjief papers will probably be road on the places visited.

Local Bills in Parliament. The Rhymney RailwAy Company have peti- tioned the of Lords to be heard against. alteration in the Taff Vale Railway (Cardiff Railway Verting, etc.) T"!i11. The Merthyr Tydfil Corporation have (1"awn f'-iolr opposition to the Glamo:3an Water Board Bill, 'o.

The Aberdare Baptist Association THE DISESTABLISHMENT BILL. The quarterly meeting of the Aberdare Bap- tist Churches was held on Wednesday afternoon at Noddl'a Welsh Baptist Church, Trecynon, under the presidency of the Rev. Jas. Griffiths, ¡ Calfaria. There were also present:—Revs. R. E. Williams (Twrfab), Ynyslwyd, G. Llechidon Williams, Godrearnan; D. Hopkins, Noddfa, .1 Trecynon, secretary, J. Frimston, Y nysyboeth M. Jenkins, Abercwmboi, G. Hague, Hirwain; Joseph James, Cwmbach, Glanlfrwd Hughes, I (Jadivs; J G Watkins, Ffrwd, Mountain j Ash, together with delegates from the churched at Calfaria, Aberdare, ltamoth, Hirwain; CWffiJ bach; Gwawr, Aberaman, Mill-street, Tre- cynon; Rhos, Mountain Ash; Abercwmboi; Cwmdare; Cwmaman; Ynyslwyd, Aberaman; G-adlys; Llwydcoed; Penrhiwceiber, Ffrwd, Muntain Aeh; Ynysyboeth, Noddfa, Trecynon, and Godreaman. A letter wa-5 read from the Rev. W. Harris, Aberdare (ex-president of the Welsh Baptist Union), expressing his regret at his inability td be presc-nt, as he had to undergo an operation for a cataract on th? eye. A telegram was also read from Cardiff intimating that the oper- [ ation had been succo=sfully performed, and that the veteran minister, who is now in his 80th year, had borne it welL-A resolution express- ing the congratulations of th meeting at the good news contained in the telegram was passed and ordered to be sent to Mr. Harris. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. D. Williams, chemist. Mountain Ash, the following telegram was ordered to be sent to the Prime Minister on the introduction of the Disestablishment Bin :The Aberdare Baptist Is Conference, representing 5,000 communicants, meeting to-day, offer its congratulations to Mr. Arquith on the occasion of introducing tho long hoped for measure of the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, and relies upon the Government to carry the Bill through all its stages success fully." The committee appointed to draft the re* rule-i presented their report, and the rules WQY. discussed at great length and ultimately adopt- ed, with a few alterations. A standing onl.-¡ was added that no amendment of the rules bet allowed except after sit months' notioe.-If letter from the Rev. Charles Davies, of Cardiff drawing attention to a resolution of the As-ccv ation that an assistant 6ecretarv for the Homtf 0' M ission be appointed in each district %as read, and Mr. John Williams, of Aberaman. was eleo- ted for this district.—It was reported that the Rev. G. Hague, of Hirwain, had,, owing to the ill-health of his wife. decided to return to the United tates, and a resolution expressing re- gret at his departure and wishing him and his family every prosperity in their Far W°st homes was passed.—A vote of sympathy with the Rev. J. Mills, Abernant, in his illness was pa.s-ed; and a vote congratulating Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P.. on his being in a fair way to- wards recovery was passed, on the motion of the Rev. W. R. Jones. Penrhiwceiber, seconded by the Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab).—The re- port of the delegates from the various churchc* on the appeal from the church at Gcdreaman was very favourable, and the matter was re- ferred back to the committee to further con- sider. The Temperance Committee reported that several -uccesstul public meetings had been held during the past three months.—Mr. T. DaYÎèl presented the report" of the Sunday Schoo! Com- mittee showing that last year an increased num- ber of the Sunday schools in the district pre- sented cand:dates for the examination, and that an increased number passed seventeen schools took part as compared with 14 the previous year, and in the various stages the following number passed: 1st stage. 98. against 72 the previous year; 2nd stage, 53. against 40; 3rd, 14, against 6; and 4th, 25 against 23. In the "viva voce" examination. 216 passed, against 86 the preTe ious year. The Sunday schools which did not present any candidates were urged to do so in future.—It was also reported that the commit- tee had decided to present only Welsh books to the successful candidates at the examination.— A paragraph re the certificate was referred back to the committee for further consideration.— The Missionary Committee's report was also presented. Votes of sympathy with ths relatives of the members of the committee who had passed away during the last quarter was passed.—At- tention was drawn to "Enwogion Cymru" by the Rev. T. Morgan. Skewen, and the Sunday School Committee were asked to introduce thj. excellent work as a prize book where it wit found practicable.—It was resolved that the next meeting should be held at Ynysyboetlj, and that the preacher be the Rev. T. Hura phrevs, Cwmaman. At the close of the conference. th ministers and delegates were entertained to a sumptuous meat tea by the members of the church at Noddfa. and a cordial vote of thanks was ac. corded them for their generosity. In the even- ingo well-attended preaching services were held, the preachers being the Revs. R. S. Rogers, B.A.. Rhos, Mountain Ash, and J. G. Watkins, Ffrwd, Mountain Ash.

Miners of East Glamoryan. Mr. John Jones, of Bedwas, presided ovev meeting of the miners of East Glamorgan a.t the Clive Arms, Caerphilly, on Monday morn- ing. A deputation from the Aber Colliery, Ogmore, waited upon the district represents tives to make an appeal for financial help for the 150 workmen who have been out of em- ployment since February.—It was decided ti make a grant of R-5.On the suggestion o tho secretary, Mr. Henry Williams, permis- sion was accorded to the deputation to visf the various lodges to seek further help.—Mr. Hubert Jenkins, miners' agent, reported that » supplementary agreement had been drawn up and signed with regard to putting into force the price list of the Oft. seam at Senghenydd Colliery, York East District. A price list, he said, had been submitted from the Pentwvn, near Machen, and this would be placed before the workmen in duo course for approval or otherwise. With reference to the claim for wa.ge3 by workmen against the Cardiff Steam Coal Company, Llanbradach, Judge Owen had decided to take a special date to hear the case. The date was yet to be fixed.- Mr. Jenkir- said he had made representations to the Lla'" bradach Colliery management in regard to t> working of the bottom coal in the 9ft. seam by a few men, contrary to the provision arrived it at the termination of the recent strike. Tho majority of workmen had shown great resent ment to the action of these few, and were. he said, determined to take steps in the matter The agent had not yet received any reply t his representations. his representations.

The Bag Mystery at Bargoed. CASE DISMISSED. At Caerphilly police-court, on Tuesday, James Roberts was again summoned for steal- ing a handbag and its contents on the 14th April.—The case is reported on page 11 lHr. John Evans, solicitor, appeared to prose- cute; Mr. W. Ebsworth, solicitor, Bargoed, to defend.—The evidence given at the Hengoed Court on Friday was repeated.—It transpired, however, that the bag was given to the defend- ant by Mrs. Newton, the landlady of the hotel, who understood that the bag was his.—T' bag having been recovered, the charge was pressed, and the case was dismissed.

CAERPHILLY HOSPITAL. THE OPENING CEREMONY. It has been decided to formally open the nor Hospital at Caerphilly, erected at a cost approach ing £ 12,000, on Monday next. The ceremoc will be performed by Mr. R. T. Rees, J.P., chaif man of the District Council.

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TROEDYRHIW. BANKING. — The London and Provincial Bank, Limited, have opened an agency at 66a, Cardiff-road, Troedyrhiw. The hours of busi- i ness are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Ml WEDDING.—A pretty wedding took place at, St. Mary's Church, Cardigan, on Easter Mon- day morning, the contracting parties being Mr. G. Brynmor Jones. Canton House. Troedyrhiw, and Miss Maggie Davies, County Stores, Cardi- gan. The bride, who was daintily attired in white, was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Davies (sister of the bride), Miss Annie Allen (cousin of the bridegroom), and Miss Doris May Morris (cousin of the bride). The officiating minister was the Rev D. Bankes-Evans. The duties of best man were discharged by Mr. J. V. Aljen, of Newport' (Mon.) A large number of beautiful presents were rccsivod. OPERETTA.—Two performances of the oper- etta entitled, "Little Wanderers," was given by the Tabernacle Children's Choir, on Wed- nesday and Thursday, at St. John's Hall, to large audiences. Through the unavoidable absence of Aid. D. W. Jones (ex-Mayor), who sent a cheque, the performance was opened on Wednesday by Dr. A. G. Jones, and on Thurs- day by Mr. W. Morgan in place of Mr. D. Francis, the latter being unable to atend. The performances were excellent, the choruses ren- dered by' the little Wanderers and Homesters being delightful. o' the Wisp" and his band of wicked fairies were the tit-bit of the performance. The "Queen" and her good fairies, did their part well, and were greatly admired in their white dresses. The "Gipsies," too were very pleasing. Characters were sus- tained by the following: Soprano, "Queen," Madamo T. Groucott Thomas; mezzo soprano, Miss Blodwen Burrows; oontralto, Miss Nelly Hamer; "Will o' the Wisp," Master Willie Thomas; "First; Herald," Master Willie Barnes: "Second Herald," Miss Tommy Yeo; "Hermit," Mr. James Newman. Accompanists, piano—Mr. George Gould organist—Mr. Hayden Davies violinists—Master Dd. Bur- rows and Miss Morgan. Praise is due to Mr. W. P. Burrows, the conductor, and all who assisted in bringing the performance to such a success. NATURE IS ARRAYED in all her glory. Follow her example and array yourself in smart spring attire purchased at the Emporium of Fasliion, R. T. JONES & C'o.'s, Market-square..Merthyr Tydfil.