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ESTABLISHED 1858. Auction Mart, Court Street, I MERTHYR TYDFIL. MKSSRS. H. W. Harris <& Son (Mr. WFNDHAM J. PRICHARD. Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), BEG to direct attention to their CONVCNIR^IV" situated AUCTION MART, where l.hav carry ON Business A* AUCTIONEERS. VALUERS, ana GENERAL AGENTS, „ HI. fioods Consignments of all kinds of MarketAKJ ME received for Sale, and disposed of as eJ.p,cdit advantageously AS possible. f-»nnent Sales of Household Fnrnituro are held at FVI* J Periods, and special facilities offered for the disposa of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. Sales of Property conducted. ion Mart. Court-street. Merthyr Tydnl. SALË NO. 359. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5th, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR* 8ALI? OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANO, PIER GLASSES AND EFFECTS, consigned for S31e. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son (MR. WTXDHAM J. PRTCHARO, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), WILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious and convenient AnrMntz \isrt, IAR(RE FIRST WTSPXRASDAT IIN i?VERY MONTH, A large and varied assortment of very SUPERIOR —•»*« HOUSEHOLD Furniture AND Appointment.. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every 5are taken to give satisfaction.. th The Sale will commence at Two o'clock in ME Utemoon. Panctnal attendance is respectfully reqnestea. FI.nctioreers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr TRD" J. L. CUNNINGHAM AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Speciality—MORTGAGE LOANS SHORT NOTICÐ1 10, Union Street, Merthyr Tydfil. SALE OF VALUABLE HOnsWHOU) FURNI- TURK AND EFFECTS. Mr. J. L. Cunningham MAS been favoured with INSTRUCTIONS FROMTHE Owner, who is leaving the town, to 1SU^ TTPT ICI AUCTION, at the above Address, on MoxnAy. May 3rd, 1909, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising first-clasg piano by noted MATERS, par- lour suite, overniantles, musical box, B: £ K and fire irons, superior tea set, marble ^OGK.^P^ bronze ornaments, valuable fea ana tnents, two pairs Worcester yases plated TEA^AIIA coffee set, mangle, SKIS CO ?P chest of bedstead, large mahogany wardrobe, ^CHESC^OI drawers, clock, two fenders, bedbte VETL Chairs, treses, overlays, Pembroke table, kitchen cnairs, tables, couch, and numerous other articles. On view morning of Sale. Auctioneer's Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. ESTABLISHED 1875 U. LLOYD ATKINS (Fellovr of the Auctioneer* Institute), AUOTI ONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER. GELLlFAELOG COTTAGE, DOWLAIS Valtu>.ti'm« !or Probate, Administrations, and Mart wee* fti«> for Transfer or Hotels, lams, <ic Aerent for the White Star and American Lines SbeaKips. Also the Doimmon Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED. F. A. PHilLIPS, AUCTIONEER. ACCOUNTANT, VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Ánll for the chief Life, Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. nwrrra* 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TONG XcOBON, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GUAGERS BROKERS, &0. HEAD OFFICII:— Auction Chambers, Brynmawr. P.O. 18. tfades of every description arranged for with prompt) settlement. Valuations for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage expeditiously completed. LICENSING Btrsnrass A SPGCRAURR. MR. E. THOMAS^ AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT, TREDEGAR. 4 Office: Cartrefle, Sirhowy. Rents and Debts Collected. Mortgage Iioans, negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. Preparation of Bankrupt Statement of Affairs. Probate, &c.» &0. INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EFFECTED It ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan I. Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, SURVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. SALES conducted of House Property, Shares. Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trado Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Head Office— CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed WHITE STAR I, I N E ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. '-ARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING So^THAMPT0N-CHERB0URG- aov k QU^E,N«T0WN- NEW YORK. PALLID, A,NRV TX,TER> STATES MAIL SERVICE, k at Queenstown Westbound, and Plymouth tairoNic Wed., MayS5B|°AnRTATic Wed., May 12 T Ti7T*T>T?,AJHsruI*rI-v Thereafter. Tn™vP £ 0L vi» QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW \ORK. TO BOSTON. BALTIC Friday, May 7 | CVMRIC Sat., May 15 a*ABic Friday, May 14 CYMRIC Sat., June 12 And Regularly Thereafter. WHITE STAR—DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE. LIVE RPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL N LARGEST Steamers in Canadian Trade. DOHtsios, Thur., May 6 I VANCOUVKR, Thur., May 20 <*WAWA, Thur., May 131 CANADA Thur., May 37 IA ■?n>I"RT'LER particulars applv to Local Agents; or 3KW>MAY. IMPvIF, & CO., 30, James-street Liver- W^LLSPNTHAMPTON: 1, Cockspnr-street, S.W., and ^J_F<LENHAL|.street, London. E.C. CtJNARDLINE ROYAL MAIL LAnOE STEAMERS. L*«NANL> FASTMT VESSELS IN THE WORLD FIT 8T AND FASTEST STEAMERS TO BOSTON. LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. CAMPANIA *OUK. TO IIOSTON. LusUania SAT., May 1 | Saxonia Tues., May 4 CAjji SAT., May 8 | Ivernia Tues., May 18 For FNRTH FAST ROPTE SPSCIAL RATES. ♦0 T"1- (-'L*N^RAI{YIJ,?RS APPL.v to Local Agents-, or PVERPOOL, STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LTI> -p-. AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs. J. M. RERRY and SON. May 7—Leasehold Properties at Merthyr. Mr. J. L. CUNNINGHAM. May 3—Furniture, 10, Union-street, Merthyr. May 2S—Furniture at Market Hall. Merthyr. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. May 5-Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Mr. D. O. MORRIS. May 5—Leasehold Dwelling-houses at Pontiottyn. 1 Mr. DAVID PRICE. May.—Public-house Fittings, &c., at Brecon. Mr. ISAAC WILK8. May 4—Household Furniture at Merthyr. — FAIRFIELD, The Quar, Brecon Rd.; BRYNEITH I N, and Tem- perance Street, Merthyr Tydfil. IMPORTANT SALE OF MSIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCES; ALSO COTTAGES AND FREE- HOLD GROUND RENT. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son (MR. H. SF.TMOUR BF.RKY, A.A.I.) HAVE received instructions to SELL BT PUBLIC AUCTION, at the GLOBE HOTEL, MERTHYR, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of MAY, 1909, atS p.m. (subject to the Common Form Con- ditions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society), the following Valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, NAIIKLT LOT I.-All that valllahld Villa Residence, stand- inv in its own grounds, known as "FAIRFIELD," The Quar, Brecon-road. Merthyr Tydfil, together with the large Garden adjoining', now producing a clear annual rental of 210. Vacant possession will be given on completion. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years, from the 1st November. ISifi, subject to the annual ground rent of 4:2 4s. 6d., the Garden Land adjoining being held for a term of 47 years, from 1st November, 1898, subject to the annual ground rent of £1 5s. LOT 2.-All that valuable recently erected De- tached Villa Residence, standing in its own grounds, and known as Bryneithin, near Y8gU- bornewydd Farm. Merthyr Tydfil, and now let to Hill's Plymouth Co., for a term of years expiring 30th April, 1914, subject to the annual rental of £ 34. These Premises are held for a term of 09 years from the 1st day of May, 1906, subject to the annual ground rent of Y-5. LOT 3 —All those Dwelling-houses and Premises known as No. 7, Temperance-street, and 12, Garden- street, Merthyr Tydfil, now in the occupation of monthly tenants, at rentals amounting yearly to IE24 14s. These Premises arc held for a term of 99 years, from the 1st day of May, 1842, subject to the annual ground rent of 17s. 8d. LOT 4.—All that Freehold Ground Rent of £ 8 2s. 7d., secured upon four Dwelling-houses and Shop' in Upper North Street, Penydarren, held under an Agreement for Lease, granted to Mr. John Thomas James, for a term of 999 years from 25th March, 1908. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers' Offices. 30, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or as to Lots 1 and 3, to Messrs. GRIFFITHS & THOMAS, Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; as to Lot 2, to Messrs. THOMAS & DA VIES. Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; as to Lot 4, to W. R. EDMUNDS, Esq., Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil. By Order of the Mortgagees for absolute Sale. PONTLOTTYN, Glamorganshire. [ SALE OF VALUABLE !Leasehold DWELLING-HOUSES. | Mr. D. O. Morris HAS been, favoured with instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the BLAST FUR- NACE HOTEL, PONTLOTTYN, on WEDNKSDAT, thb 5th day of MAY, 1909, at 7.30- p.m, (subject to the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society s Condi- tions of Sale) in the following or such other Lots as may thcu be determined i (-T I.-All that Leasehold Dwelling House and Premises situate and known as No.15, Sohool-sttreet, Pontlottyn, now in the occupation of a Monthly Tenant, and producing a Rental of 24s. per lunar month. lot 2,—All that Leasehold D welling House and Premises situate and known asNo.16, School-street, Pontiottyn, now in the occupation of a Monthly Tenant, and producing a Rental of 21s, per lunar month. The above Premises are held upon Lease for a term of 99 years, from the 1st day of May, 1907; Lot 1 subject to a Gronnd Bent of £ 1 Is. Od. per annum; Lot 2 subject to a Ground Rent of £1 Is. lOd, per annum. THE MINES AND MINERALS ARE RESERVED. The Auctioneer begs to call the attention of In- vestors and others to these recently-erected and well-built Properties, situated in the best letting nart of the town. ^pvvo-thirds of the purchase money will be found, if necessory, upon Mortgage at 5 per cent, per aDForfnrther particulars apply to the Auctioneer, nt" The Mart" Rhymney, or Mr. R. H. SPENCEB, Solicitor, Town Hall. Tredegar. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, POST OFFICE LANE, MERTHYRr Mr. Isaac Wilks mTrriLL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION on Tpes Vy DAY. May 4th, a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS. Sale to commcnce at 2.30 p.m. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO INNKEEPERS AND OTHERS. VICTORIA INN, BRECON. Mr. David Price, F.A.I., 0 4 HAS received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC M AUCTION in MAY as follows ihogany Top Counter, with door, shelves, ana fnr,4ft. lin- by 3ft. 4in. by 2Hin. Bar Fitting, 10ft. oln bv 7ft. Sft. by 1ft,, with shelves and drawers and class-panelled back. Six-pull Beer Engine, with piping, unions, and interchangeable taps: two-pull ditto 12 white and gold Spirit Barrels, nlated taps, cork drawer; 2 heavy cast-iron irlwiprs • Smoke-room and Bar Tables round deal d other Tables; glass pints and half-pints; Beer EDWARDS BROS., D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, AND CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STOKES, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr Office. "CHARLES M. DA VIES, BUILDING SURVEYOR AND VALUER, (Licensed 20 Years) i MORGAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OFFICES 112, HIGH STREET. bTAUB SPECIFICATIONS. AND QUANTITIES, appraisement FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Surveyor to the Merthyr New and Improved Build- ing Society, the Merthyr Working Men's Building and tho Star-B«wlcett Building Society. AKiuRIN REYNOLDS, Late Jonathan Reynolds, Coachbuilder and Wheelwright. Established 70 years. Heavv and Liyht Vehioles Built ard Repairpd. Only TWt Materials used. Waterproof Covers, Lamps, and Rubber Tyres of ail sizes and prices fitted. MOTOR CAES Repaire'3 Pain(-ed. 1. Old Church Place, Merthyr Tydfil. Grocers', Furnishing Co.'s, Greengrocers' and Contrac tor*' TiD»insr Carts, 1 Pony Wa;'on, and Hooded Cee Spring Gist, and 2 Milk. Floats for Sale cheap. THE "Jev/ol" Fountain I'm. fitted with 14-earat sold ivii, i.idiMi.' tiyi'ftd. 8/6 post hee.—Jl, W« Sfuihey 4 §(ji.s, GELLIFAELOG ESTATE. FIFTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT BUILDING LAND PURCHASED, FOR DEVELOPMENT. BY DAN DAVIES, ESQ., OAKLANDS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. THIS Estate has now been planned out by the Owner for Building plots, and early applicatit/n is invited for sites. Special Features Excellent Frontages Easy access to Merthyr and Dowlais • Good Garden Plot to cach Site; Low Ground Rents; OPTION TO PURCHASE FREEHOLD; Stone can be supplied from Quarry on Site; Building can commence immediately; a fine Selection of Sites suitable for COTTAGES OR VILLAS, SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, OR 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), Kstace Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWTAis and ExpItEss,, CHAMBERS, MErtTilylt. Tredegar County School. ¡ THE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP EXAMI- NATION and tho Examination for selection of Probationers will be held at the above School on FRIDAY, nth June, 1909, commencing at 9.45 a.m. 1.-SCHOL.4.RSIHPS 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 lass 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 OFFTCE, to which the Forms must be returned by 8th May latest. 2.VORKMEN'S INSTITUTE AND LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIPS. These Scholarships cover Tuition and Stationery for three years. Candidates, who must not be over 14 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. U. DAUNCEY, Clerk to the Governors. Park Chambers, Tredegar, April 13th, 1909. TheCOURT SCHOOL TROEQYBRYN, MERTHYR TYDFIL. PUPILS are PREPARED for the OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION. Prospectus, Reports, &c., may be had on appli- cation to MISS EDWARDS. SCHOOL RESUMES: MONDAY, MAY 3rd, 1909. BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. BOARDING-House for Boys. Healthy situation, close to Downs; 270 feet above sea level. Large and airy rooms. Modern Principles of Education. Individual attention. Fees moderate. Home Comforts. Recent Successes and Illustrated Prospectus from the Principal, C. M. PARKS, B.A. The South Wales High School; for Girls. SuinmerfieM Hall, MA^J&YCWBIMER, Cardiff. Principals, Mrs. T. NEWMAN-MARKS and Miss FOWLER. A THOROUGH HIGH-CLASS EDUCATION. Preparation for Cambridge Local, London Ma trie., and Royal Academy of Music Examinations. Physical fitflfciare. Tennis and Hockey, Caro of Health, Class. NEXT TERM COMMENCES APKIt 'SWHI, Boarders return April 29th. For Prospectus apply to the Principals. ABERDARE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE. PMNOTPAV. y. MARSHALL, F.Inc.S.T., F.S.O., &u NOTICE. A BRANCH of the above School has now been opened at the CENTBAI, COFFEE TAVERN, High-street, Merthyr. The Classes commence at 7.15 every Wednesday Evening. All those desirous of an expert coach for Schol- astic, Civil Service and Commercial Examinations, should call at the above address, or write to the SBCRETART, School of Commerce, Aberdare, who will be pleased to give particulars and advice to intending students. -m -_c_- University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff. COLEG PRIFATHBOKAOL DEHEUDIR CTMRU A MYNAVY, CAKKDYDD. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. A LL Classes are open to both Men and Women J\. Students who may spend Three out at Five Years of their Medical Curriculum at this College. Special Courses are given in preparation for the Examinations for Diplomas in Public Health, and for the Certificate of the Central Midwives Board. A Class is held for Sanitary Inspectors. Information regarding Fees, and a Prospectus of the School, may be obtained by application to DAVII) HEPBURN, M.D., C.M., F.R.S.E., DEAN of the FiLcvxlty of Medicine, or to J. AUSTIN JENKINS. B.A., Registrar. WANTED Babies and Children h Under 9 years of age TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED FREE On MAY 4th 5th and 6th. between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3pm daily ONE CABINET FKEE (2d. charged fev postage) to advertise our Speciality. Note Address— QUEEN STUDIO, 39, High Street, Merthyr. Op.)0sit» High Street Baptist Church. WTJQNES, 50, High Street, Merthyr, Auctioneer & Accountant, HOUSE, INSURANCE AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT. 1T iST'fc&S: tors. Preparation Bankruptcy Statements ef Af- fairs. Traders' T!nnV<? Posted and Audited. A pent for^hfef Life, Accident. Fire, and .Plat* Glass Insurance Companies. Glass Insurance Companies. c CHARLES L. STEWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, I VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT, MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER Tradesmen's Debts Bought or Collected, Rents Collected. Account" Regularly Posted by bpecial Contract, Profit and Loss Accounts and Income Tax Claims Prepared. Quarterly and Annual Audits Undertaken. Bankrapts Statements of Affairs, Arrangement with Creditors, Valuations for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. OFFICES :-MIl,BOtTRN F: CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TREDEGAR VALLEY. THOMAS" JONES, Accountant, Auditor, House and Estate Agent. Tradesmen's Books Posted and Anditei. Rents and Debts Collected. of, Affairs. \rran(?enient with Creditors. Agent for the Chief I ife Fire a,)d Accident Insurance Companies. Secretary to the Tredegar and Dis- trict Perrnaneut M«oey feisty. j Office—88, Commercial Street, Tredegar j -IÎE 7: i'-T¡;F::¡-i:r;I-BJe; f perfect I'"1, 2k inches Ion*. w«« ht in a iad> spm-se. 3 & ;>"■ r ftev —II. wj ft Office,; (tywityri I Glamorgan County Council. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. SUMMER SCIENCE SCHOOL. AUGUST, 1909. THF, Glamorgan Education Committee will hold X ita bummer Science School at the UNIVKR- SITY COLLBGE, CARDIFF, and the COUNTY SCHOOL, PENAHTH, for three weeks during the month of Allgut next, commencing on the 2nd. Subjects taken Surveying, Mechanical and jUeetncal -Engineering, Practical Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Metallurgy. Specxaii arrangements have been made for a Teachers Course in Science. For full Particulars as to Scholarships offered. syllabuses, tees, &c., apply to the Chief Education Official, 35, Partz-place, Caidiff. 28th AprIl, 190\1.. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. l^?5T1n0 Compensation Authority for the Borough of Merthyr Tydfll intend ap- P?1? 60 report to them upon the values he c°unty Borough referred for Compensation. mnsty se £ d°nanishing to aPply for fch? appointment ™vfh,pr" aPPlication in writing marked stating his terms for Valuing and Re- §ay of May 1I09 n rsigned on or beforo the 19th D. REES LEWIS, Merthyr Tydfll. Qer* t0 Auth0rifcy' April, 1G09. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. EDUCATIOXCÓMMITTEE. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of two l.overed Playsheds, at Abermorlais School, mertnyr. Particulars can be obtained on applica- h,^ Surveyor, Town Hall, on and after the 27fch inst. Tenders to be delivered to me Slay noon on Tuesday, the 4th day of accfrpted°WeSk °r ailY Tender not necessarily E. STEPHENS. _Clerk to the Education Committee. To Building Contractors. fl^END^RS are invited for Building a North Aber^viennye,5try' etC- 60 H°ly Trin"y Chnrch' o^inHHVodJv.?e?ifleafcions maybe seen and Bills of b^lned on payment of a deposit of tt tttSvt !? on receipt of a bona-flde Tender) at the Arch^ct's Abergavennv Offices. b f^ R^eT 0necl North Aisle, ctc. to be sent to the Rev. J. R. PHTLLFPS, R.D., Abcrgavenny, not Jater than May 15th. beTacccpted.St °C any ^ender %riU not necessarily E. A. JOHNSON, F.R.I.B.A., Merthyr, April 29th, 1909. Archlte0fc' The Urban District Council of Tredegar. TO HORSE DEALERS AND OTHERS. T^aWe Cottncil require a Scavenging Horse ilPf 16 handshigh and aboti^ 3 yaars of age, and invite horse dealers and others to bring nn Ti™m, „ horses to Bedwellty House, Tredegar, 2" T^SDAY, the nth day of MAY, 1909, at 2 p.m., by Council and examination by their Veterinary Surgeon. H. J. C. SHEPARD, H. J. C. SHEPARD, Clerk to the Council. Tredegar, 28th April, 1909. Dowlais Gas and Coke Company. rpHE Directors are prepared to receive Tenders f ?r Haulage of Coal, Coke, Tar. Ammoni- ?u, J(V10r' eto- 'or the period of One Year from the 1st June, 1909. Fu'l particulars and Form of Tendor to be f a e OFFICE, Gas Works, Dowlais. acceptedCSt 011 au^ Tender will not necessarily be » JOHN REES, April 28th, 1900. Secretary. To Architects, Engineers, Banners, ic. XF you require a perfect) DAMP-PROOF for foundation &o., we pure KlTUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for use. Carnage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. K TAFF'S WELL. TEPID MINERAL SPRINGS. The only Tepid Springs in Wales are now open for the Summer and Autumn Season. Bathing in the above celebrated Well is the I best remedy for Rheumatism. The Proprietor Will send Photo and fall part- iculars Free to any address. SEEDS. =- -df E. W. HAH8IS, Dispensing Chemist and Seedsman, 128, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR. Seeds. Seeds. =- GARDEN SEEDS supplied at this Establish- ment are all FRESH and of the FINEST QUALITY, carefully selected from one of the beat Seed Eatabliabmentt, Messrs. Carter & Co., London. THE "Excelsior" box of Dish Papers, containing six dozen assorted sizes, 9d., postage 2d. extra.—H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express Office. Merthyr. STATIONERY 15«binetiCir lartfe variety of sizes and style*.—H. VV. Southey and Bona, "Express Office Merthyr. fTUfe TY finest Crepe Paprr Serviettes, only 6d., per box post**# 2d. II. W. Southey & Sons, "Express', Office, Merthyr. REY RAIP. p,.rmane#ltiy and t;peedi],N* restort,(i to Jr its orilinal co!our by using IIARRISONS HAIR COLOUR RESTORER. It is not a dye, but by natural iueaDS acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious, and is beneficial to the growth and betuty of the Ilair. In bottles, price 1 '6 (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer —O. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist, Heading-. Agrent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 El)DrN(il:ard7; a aulwi]frbook at the latest de signs (prices to suit all) can be sent c,u receipt cf 2*. £ ■-( v.hich will be immediately r-fvuidcd uhen book; i!) i ^turned.—U, VV, S9VWW «Mi ttySh

!Jidgs, Illarrhtges anir taíg's. The Charge for Advertisements under~this Heading; is Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 words or portion of 10. -_v. BIRTHS. WTI,LTAT,IS.-Oti April 2a, at 49, Pontmorlais-circus, to Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Williams, a son. DEATHS. DA VIES.—April 29th, Mrs. Jane Da vies, 13, Stuart- street, mother of the late David Davies (Cy fart-hfa fitting shop). Funeial iMonday, May 3rd, for Cefn Cemetery at 3 p.m. Oentle/nen only, JON'KS.—On April 26th, at 77, Thonnvs-street, Mer- thyr, Stanley Alfred, dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jones. Aged 3 years. THOMAS.—On the 23rd inst., at 27, Bridge-street. Troedyrhiw, Ann, passed away .suddenly in her 89th year. Caretaker of G irlz' School for over 40 years. Greatly missed. THOMAS.—On Monday, 26th inst, at 9, Gwynne- street, Merthyr Tydfil, Kate Thomas, the beloved wife of Detective-sergeant Thomas. Aged 36 years. IN MEMORIAM. VVATKINS.—In loving memory of James, the dearly beloved husband of M. A. Watkins, Railway- terrace, Merthyr. who died April 29th, 1908. Sadly missed by his wife and children. Freed from all sorrow, grief and pain, Our loss is his eternal gain. WILLIAMS—In loving memory of Thomas Williams, Arosfa. Abercanaid, who passed peacefully away April 24th, 1908.—Sorrowing wife and family. We think we see him still in life, Although twelve months have passed; But in our memory still he lives, And will do to the last. ACKNO WLEDOMItNTS. COLLIEP.The family of Mrs. W. Collier, deceased, wish to tender their thanks to all their kind friends who sent wreaths and messages of con- dolence, and who attended to pay their last trib- utes of respect to our loved one, MATTHEWS—The late Mrs. Matthews, Brecon-road, Merthyr.—Ed. Matthews and the family respect- fully tender their thanks to all friends who have shown their sympathy personally, by letters and wreaths, in their sad bereavement. UNDERTAKING AND FUNERAL ARRANGZMEN-TS- Experience, efficiency, modern methods and equipments.—J. G. JONES and Co., Court-street, Merthyr. Tel. P.O. 50.

Advertisement Tariff FOR SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. IlRtl BIX WORD*. aires. times/ HOTS. a. d. s. d. a. d. 16 Words 06 or. 10 16 24 Words 091 6 2 3 32 Words 1a2 a 30 40 Words 132 6 39 48 Words 16 30 46 These Charges apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly 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 at double the abovp rate. APARTMENTS WANTBD, Houns WANTSB. AfAitrMiHTa TO LET. MONEY WANTED, BOSINBSSES FoR SALB, MIII- CBLLANKOUS SALES, BDSINSSSKS WANTBD. PARTNERSHIPS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES are oharged at double the above rates. RTISER.S usin,- tills otnee aq an address for ADVERTISERS using this office as an address for receiving replies to their advertisements under initials, etc., are reqiitsted to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. -J PERSONAL. PERSONAL.—Will the reason who borrowed the book entitled Vida from the Express" Library, please return it without further delar. OTICE.-I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, BESSIE WILLIS, after thie date.—Sianed, ROBERT WILLIS, Brecon Cottage, Fleur-de-lis. Witness, HvmjisaT DAVIES. 16th April, 1909. M1 I PRIZE DRAWINGS. POSTPONEMENT of Prize Drawing.—The Prize Draw- If in in aid of Mrs. Margaret Beynon, of 73, Nightin- gale-street, Abercanaid, has been postponed from the 3rd May to 31st May, 1999.—ANEURIX MORS AN, Secretary, 3, Agents'-row, Pentrebach, Merthyr. M 1 hYzeTdKAWING in aid of Mrs. Tom Lloyd, Ebbw Vale, postponed until May 29th. Winning num- bet-s published in "South Wales Echo,' Juae 4tb, and Merthyr Express," June 5th. M 1 LOST AND FOUND. IOST, between the Welsh Cbuich, Dowlais. and .j Brynonen, Pant, via Penvwern, a purse co- tai-;in a ring and a coin. Anyone returning iaa ut v1- rison. Pant, wiU be rewarded. ^3 SEttVANTS WANTED. ANTED at once Strong Girt.—Apply with refer- ences to Mrs. WILLIAMS, Wimboroe Institute, Dowlais. M 3 AN"KBD at once, Housemaid for Barry, good wages given references required.—Apply Mrs. BRAT, "The Hollies, S4rry.D«k, or Mrs. DUNSTAN, "The Woodlands," Merthyr. M S ANTED a Girl for washing, on Mondays.—Apply TV MRS. WAITS, 26, Dane-street, Merthyr. WANTED, Experienced several Servant; reference required.—-GRANT, Plough, Dowlais. M 8 ANTED, good~General Servant, also Girl used to nursing.—Apply, Mrs. TRURAS, 1, Muriel-terrace, Dowlais. M 1 ENEKAL Servant by first week in May.Apply, with 71" references, Mrs. JONES, Tir-Bach, Cefn. M 8 SITUATIONS VACANT. C' S WAUNFARREN Swimming Baths.—Wanted Care- T taker for above Baths during coming season.— Applications with testimonials to be addressed to (not later tban May 1st) E. EDWARDS, 113 High-etreet, Merthyr TydSl. M 1 C' REDIT Drapery. — Wanted, energetic., trustworthy Man abstainer.—Apply, No. M 58 Express" Office, Merthyr. M 29 SITUATIONS WANTIED. HOLE or part-time, day or evening Employment wanted in general oflicc work tracing, letter- ing, control of house property, rent and debt collecting qualified in building construction and sanitary engineer- ing pupils coached for technical examinations good penman and arithmetician.-A in first instance to TECHNOLOer, Express Office, Merthyr. jus AGENTS WANTED. 1AOER BEER. Travellers calling upon the licensed Ji Trade may add to their income by taking up an Agency for Lager Beer.-Apply I. PlL8B1UI:Jt," Box 59. Office of this paper M 8 AGENTS, Insurance and others.—Exceptional oppor- tunity to increase income. A London firm of high standing is open to appoint aerents in districts where not represented assisted by extensive advertising good commission; no samples to carry.—Address B.W. Box 57, Express Office. Merthyr. M 8 APPRENTICES WANTED. WANTED, Strong Lad as Apprentice to Carpentry and Joinery.—Apply, GRIFFITH JONRS, Post Office- lane, Merthyr. M15 ARPFNTER.-Wante(i an Apprentice or Improved j N. Moss, Mill-stfeet, Merthyr. 11 1 APARTMEPITS TO LET. TWO furnished Rooms To Let, suit two gentlemen friends.—3, Union-street, Merthyr M 15 ■ j^RONT Rooms to Let. single or double-bedded.—x5, .a. Gwendoline-street, Merthyiv M 15 C~ OMFORTABLE-Lodgings for Two Respectabli Men. —Apply Miss Jones, 10, Penyard, Swansea-road, Cyfarthfa, Merthyr. M 15 TWO Unfurnished Rooms To Let for respectable people.—21, Danyparc, Merthyr. M 1 FRONT Sitting-room and one or two Bedrooms To Let in good position suit one or two young Men. —53, Thomas-street, Merthyr. M 15 O OR 3 unfurnished Rooms to Let.—13. Danvparo, *-> Marthyr. _M 8 FRONT Room and Two Bedrooms suit gentleman or friends. Near Station.—20, Union-street, Merthvr. M8 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, 20, Awelfryn, Penydarren; h and c water, with bathroom and lavatory.—Apply to H. GITTBL- MflN. Dowlais. -F- AIl -'OP emi-, read ENf, D.-To Let, semi-detached Villa. Park-read JtiL modern conveniences, excellent situation.—Apply QOLYOFA," Past Office. M 15 PART House to Let to married couple without en- cumbrance (workman preferred).—-Apply Citjjmsq. IIAM, Auctioneer, Glebeland, Merthyr. M 15 w MOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. FOR SALE. Three Houses at Merthyr-st-reet, Peny- darren.— Apply J. T. JAMES. Builder, Penydarren. M 15 FOR immediate Sale by private tre*ty, compact House, In splendid repair, within 50 yards of Town Hall, in the very centre of Merthyr. Two large rooms with sc-ullerv on ground floor; three bedrooms and good attic. Small detached garden 46 years of lease un- expired.—Address Derby," Express Office, Merthvr. !f15 -.0:- BUSINESS PREMISES REQUIRED, LARGE Room wanted in Merthyr Tydfil, suitable for LARGE Room wanted in Merthyr Tydfil, suitable for good Showroom, either gronnd or first floor. Long lease if large enough and in central position.- Apply, Tire OSBORXE-PSACCCK Co. LTD., County Building Cannon-street, Manchester. M 1 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. TROEDYRHIW.—Shops for any business, very best position lock-up, or with house can be fitted to suit.—Apply W. DOWDESWRI.l, Architect, Treharris. M15 BAKEHOUSE to LetTwith loft; steam oven, good sniL-Apply W. DowDEn-ELL, Architect, Treharris. M15 BAKEHOUSE to LetTwith loft; steam oven, good 13 condition utensils on premises good opportunity I to beginner with small capital; very low rent three sacks per week to start; very little opposition: public baking.—Powell, Grocer, Sunclad Stores, Cefn-Coed. M 8 TO LETT, with immediate possession, desirable corner Shop with Dwelling-bouse, Nos. 39 and 40, Victoria Street, Dowlais.-Apply Messrs. D. W. JONBS and Co ) Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil and Dowlais. M 7 LAN-Y-NANT Workshops to let, veiy for, •« \vnf<K-M»bey, > room,—ppiy Dak Davi^B, j GRAZING LANO. W'ANTED. Good Grazing Ground for Cows, near Cefn.—Apply M 60, Express Office, Mertliyr. M 15 HORSES. TRAPS, HARNESS, 4c. FOR SALE, May Horse, 16.1 hands, suitable for farm or cart work.—Apply, GRIFFITHS, Shoeing Forge, •'est Office Lane, MEI thyr. M x SMART Dun Cob. 4 years, I3t hand- quiet saddle and harness, brass Harness, and rubbertv red Gig, £ 30 rubber tyred Phzeton. by Norman, Cardiff, £ 8; rubber tyrad Pony Trap, P.9 rubber tyred cob size Ralli Car, £ 7 Saddles from 17/6 40 sets Harness, all sizes, from 168. a set Lamps, llug3, Head ColUrs, etc., cheap. pit; Cow," MRRTTRITR. M 1 STUD HORSE.—Breeders wishing to breed High-class, Fast Trotting Cobs should engage that noted Stallion Stepping Gambler," 143 W.S.B., the property of Rees, Llangeithe; Winner Lampeter, 1907 and 1908 Welsh National, Aberavron, Ac. Will attend Ship and Bell," Merthyr, April 26th, and every other Monday. M22 ¥TV>R SALE.—Liverpool Gig, splendid condition, rnb- JC ber tvres. suitable for thow purposes also Dog Cart, good condition—Apply JONRS, Tir-bach, Cefn. M8 iT^IJNERAL Stock, Second-hand Hearses £ 30, 20 new patterns, Landaus £ 40, Hansoms £ 20, Brakes. Easy terms Catalogues, MARSTON'S, Bradford-street, Birmingham. POULTRY. PURE Bred Minorca Eggs, 3s. per dozen. Also cross Minorca and Orpingfcou, 2s. per dozen.—WILKS Willows, Merthyr. M 1 PIGEONS. WJ ORKING Homers. Few grand Squeakers for sale VV (R. P. Ring); also a few Stock Birds. Must be cleared (overstocked). Cheap.-F. STCCRHT, Baker, 2, Howell-stteet, Merthyr. M 15 DOGS. BLACK Retriever Bitch (Curly), good House Dog; also 4 Puppies.—What offers.—F. STCCKET, Baker, Merthyr. M15 CYCLES FOR SALE. CYCLE Barsaiu to anyone that wants a Gent's High Grade Coventry Machine; not used six times, must be turned into cash two best roller brakes, hall free wheel, latest improvements; high grade 1909 Coventry Cycle, plated lims, best of all things and all accessories, lamp and everything, fully guaranteed, worth double £ 3 12 6d. approval willingly before cash sent.—F. J: HANDO, 6, Southbourne-terrace, Weston-super-Mare Jy 17 c MACHINERY, &c. H.P. GAS ENGINE for immediate Sale cheap suction or town gas Stockport (new 3tyle) seen' working all day.—TILNBY, Saw Mills, Abertillery. M 22 INSURANCE -"OYAL LONDON.-Good Book for Sale, Merthyr ILI, District, best teniis Fire, Life, Endowment and House Purchase Prosl)ectus. -Apply ASHTON, 17, Bruns- wick-street, Merthyr. M 8 WHY be without income in the event of sickness, accident or when out of work, wnen 2/6 monthly insures you £1 weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene- fits are guaranteed by The Self-Help Insurance Com- pany, Limited, Authorised Capital £ 50,000 (Registered under tha Companies Acts according to Act of Parliament). Full benefit in three months. Perfect safety for members. Agents wanted in every district. Those employee "I col- lieries and large works can easily earn £4 weekly. Salary after proved ability.—Apply, Head Offices, 34, High Holborn, London, or to Mr. Thomas, District Man- ager, 55, Abercynon-road, Abercynon. M G9 MEDICAL REMEDIES ADVICE FREE for stamp. — MRS. WATSON. Lady Specialist Safe and Certain Remedy.—Address, 10, Guinea-street Bristol. Jy. 26 TAPEWORMS expelled in few hours. Particulars and Jt. testimonials tree. HIUON, 46, Matlock-street, Nottingham. MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. Every mother who I values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S RELIABLE NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin. beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4id. and 9d., Postage Id.-Gao. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Blading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abercynon, W. G, Williams; Mountain Ash, n. Williams, Commercial- I street Alwgavenny, SbackletOn and Co., 9, Cross. street; Brynrnawr, A. E. Evans, 43, Beaufort-street, A. M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida. place, T. Dougoll, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Tliomas, The Square; Dowlais, R. P. liees. 177, High-street "lartwood, A. Enoch; LlanbrSdach W. J, Williams. ¡ Mt-ihyr, T Jpahins. r'nnHr.otlais. chen-ist?. M-7-Cks BMIQWATION. AUSTRALIA CANADA. — Immediate demand for Farm Hands and Domestics.—Apply to C. STRWAITT Co.,35, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, for Govornment circulars and information. M 6 MIGE.ATION-For lowest Fares to South Africa by 1 the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, and other Steamsmp 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, Attisans Navvies, and General Labourers.—Apply D. M. RICHARDS, WenaUt Aberdare, Agent for Cook's Popular Tours. T.S. SCHOLASTIC. SOryrH WALES & MONMOUTUSHIRE COALFIELD. —Notes on the Geology of the above, with its Out- crops, Faults, Divisions and Seams of Coal with Plan of Six Sections with over Sixty previous Colliery Managers Examinations questions set during the last Ten Years re- lating to this Coalfield. All candidates sitting at Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Mino Managers Examinations should ¡ possess one, as the notes are prepared purely for those candidates. Post free 2s. ceparl, C-IIBILi%N MINING ScaooL," Porth, Glam. J 6 A' ASSISTANT "INSPECTORS OF MINES. — Mine Managers' Exams., Scholarships, and Associate- ship in Mining. Candidates Prepared. Private Lessons by Post, Geology, Mineralogy, Coal and Metal Mining, Engineering, Mining, Mathematics, Electricity, and Sur- veying. Certificates awarded. Write for Syllabus.—THR CAMBRIAN MIKINA SCHOOL, CtAxryRwn, PORTH. M 8 COLSTON'S School, Stapleton, Bristol.—A Boarding School for Boys Large Endowments. Healthy Sit- uation, Spacious Grounds and Gardens, Chemical and Physical Laboratories, Swimming Bath, Carpenters' Workshop, Miniature Rifle Range, Seven Resident Assistant Masters; Tuition, Board, Books Stationery and Clothing, £ 34 per annum. Illustrated Prospectus on application to the Head Master, AKTHONT Fixx, M.A., L.L.D. PITMAN'S SHORTHAJSD.—Coaching in THEORY and SPEED. Special terms to students Of evening classes (now closed). No quarterly bills.-T. B. Gzamx's Shorthand School, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. MISCELLANEOUS SALES, ARBLE Counter Slabe for Sale. 9ft. by 2ft. and M 7ft. by 2ft.; condition perfect.—ARTHUR DANIEL, Troedyrhiw. M 15 BLOUSES direct from Manufacturers—Oashroerette, 2s. 6d.; Delaine, 3s. 6d.; Cashmere, 4s. 6d.; Merv Si!k, 7s. 6d.; Jap Silk, 6e. 6d., 7s. 6d.; Lawn, 3e.-all exquisitely trimmed. St^te small, medium, or lirge.— DRESS COMPANY, St. Alban's Road, Swansea. M 8 -IF B THLEY'S Patterns now ready. Special designs JL-A in Spring and Summer 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-dai-LUTAs LBATHLST, Summer Dept. 129&, Armley, Leeds. My 1 W- A LÏ. PAPERS from 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. 353, THE BARNRTT WALL PAPER CO., LTD., Manchester. jy 10 '—————— ————— I MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. FURNITURE, (tc.—Wanted to purchase, any quantity of second-hand Furniture, highest prices given, and prompt cash paid by J. L. CCNNINOHAM, Auctioneer, 19, Glebeland-street, and Market Hall, Wellington-street, Merthyr. T.S. OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. thyr. T.S. LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WANTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, Under Friendly "ftf O IV R "V Co-operative. Societies Act. J- -»-* JLJ JL System. to lend at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay- uients. 1/2 per week repiys loan of £ 10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, No INTEREST AND NO FINKS TO PAY." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last annual balance sheet to District Agent, E. HARRY* RHKS, Tredegar 20 Islwyn Terrace and Temperance Hall. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m JAMES LEVER, ACCOliNTANT, AUDITOR, ROUSE AND ESTATKAGKNT. INSURANCE tnwKER AND IMMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan faociety. Agent for the principal Steam- ship Lines. Passages booked to all parts of the world. OiFicx: POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. THE MERTHYR MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Actl.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and others, upon promissory note with easy terms of repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Registered Offtce: PeST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Branch Office; HAVARD'S i IKNT A IT K ^NT, ABER "AN CkESCENT, A HKft,v.< ,S\ LEVAR MONEY. LADIES andGentlemen requiring Cash accommodation on their simple promise to repay should apply direct to Mr. luflm, 12, Taff-embankmcnt, Cardiff. No loan to<r large; the strictest privacy observed fullest information free of charge. M 8 I MORTGAGE I/>ANS.— Persons who have boughd houses, or require advances upon their properties, should apply to J. 1" CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, ho has 1 several sums of money from £100 up to £2,000 for imiuedU ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at lit or 5 per cent.— Offices, 19, Glebeland-street, Mertbyf Tydfil. T S DO. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has several sums of money, amounting iu all t9 £4,000, to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free, hold Securities at 4J, per cent. or 5 per cent. T 8 M 01*131'.—The Provincial Union Bank ceutinbet to Lend large sums daily from £ 10 to £ 500 on Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved sew curity, at a few hours' notice, to all class in any; part oi England and Wales, repayable by easy in- stalments. With and ithout securities. No goodt, application is ever refused. All Communications Strictly Private. This business having been cstab- lis lied a great many years, and conducted in all honourable and straightforward manner, has grown to be one of the best known and largest in the killg4 dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention our officials having gained the confidence and recom. mendations of our numerous customers. If desired^ one of our officials will attend at applicant's resi* dence with cast), and carry out the advance With* out Delay, C<! II or write to the Manager, Westerlt Branch, Mr. Stanley lJOWDING, 1. Qneen-squaroi Bristol; or to the Local Agents, Messrs. STBONG & FRANCIS, 19. Duke-street. Cardiff. -4r THE CHARING. CROSS BANK ESTABLISHED 1178. I™!FF ,73 ,8T- mARY STREET. ? i»e»a Ouices ^8, I'ctUord-street, Strand, London W.C f & 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.C. Brancheaf Manchester. Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Assets,£1,607,99; Liabilities,£1,236.871; LOANS of £30 to £2,000 granted at a few heurst notice in town or country, on personal security* jew«'lery, precious stones, stocks shares and fnrj mtu.e, without removal. Stocks and Shares Bouzhi and uold. 25 per cent. allowed ou Current Account Balances* DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received as utuiert Subject to 3 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 5 p.c. per ann. Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per annj Subject tQ 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per ana* Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly*' Owing to the nature of onr investments, we ar4 able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almose, any class of stock or shareholding insuring the. safety of capital. have been established fori- 7,9 years, and our position in the banking world to* day testifies to the success of our business mclbods" and to the satisfaction of our customers. Write oil call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint Maaagtra. THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REOSTEREt. BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GRANT Loans from £5 upwards to respectably 'tJT householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc. at low rate of interest. Forms free. All application* treated in strict confidence. Country application# receive prompt attention. MANACEB. 94, PONTMORLAISj £5 UPWARDS ADVANCED tc respectable householders and others on note of handt alone. Reasonable interest and repayments suitable ananged. Country applications receive prompt at ten. tion. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated with strictest confidence. Apply personally or by letter to the MASASRR, THIS STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (neuf Town Hall), Merthyr TydAl. Attendance—12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m. daily. The Merthyr and Dowlais, Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Art. The First! The Largest! The Best I MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR LOANS are made without delay to Trades- people and other Persons in Regular Employment upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow! ing easy Terms of Repayment 8. d. For a £18 Share the Repayments are l 2 weeklsu £ 20 „ „ 2 a £ f' 3 a;: •- » 4 2 *ir' « » » J.00 lOiiSR.rg figures show growth of tne Stk- ciety during last year.:— 1906. 1907. n u • £ S. d. £ s. Cash received 6114 0 n 7129 H i Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 S Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 j Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 <j Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 2 Total Asspta 12711 14 6 1"4457 9 < Number of Members 1028 IUI Applications for Loans received at any time bIt the Secretary- CHARLES L. STEWART, Milbourne Chambers (under the Cloo MERTHYR TYDFIL. For PRIVATE CASH ADVANCES, Apply tQ- 04 ALBERT E. GASH, j At his private house, I 30, St. George's Terrace, Swansei. Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectably persons loans from £10 to anJ amount, upon theiv own Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bill ot Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying Mr. Gash, have tho satisfaction of knowing with whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gasb trades undaf bis own name, and not under an assumed name, neither does ho trade aa or a* PLEASK NOTE ADDRESS— 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. WHY PAY HOUSE RynT WHEN YOU CAN BECOMES YOUR OWN LANDLORD. For particulars apply to the MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS BUILDING SOCIETY. Loans advasoed in sums from £100 to £10000" Easy Repayments. Favourable Redemption; Terms. Utmost Secrecy. Loans on Buildings ini course of construction. No Management chargecut Chairman JOHN PLEWS, Esq., J.P. Secretary Mr. DA VIDDA VIES, Glebe-V and House, Merthyr Tydfi .A THE MILBOURNE ■ V PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. .1 Incorporated under the i. Building Societies Acts, A SAFE AND SOUND INVESTMENT FOR SAVINGS. INVESTMENT SHARES J310 EACH— { Payable in Full or by Instalments. Interest per cent, per annum—Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any time on giving One Month's Notice. LOANS in sums of £100 to £1,000 are made, to enable persons to buy House Property, or to parsons requiring Advances on Property already in their possession. Re-payable by easy Monthly or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other term. as the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of jB5 and upwards received, at 3 per cent, per annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from the Secretary, CHAS. L. STEWART. Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, t-J.. THE TREDEGAR & DISTRICT Permanent Money Society1 Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act. LQATIS 0(1,1 he obtained by Tradesmen andothe Persons in Regular Employment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely :— s. d. For a £10 Share the Repayments are 1 2 weekly, £ 2° m „ 2 2,. £ 30 „ „ 3 2 „ „ 4 2 ft •> -eso 5 2 Applications for Loans received at any time bv the Secretary THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar. SfftQQh Qfito i 2?| &IAXU94A E £ SW YALB