The Merthyr Express

JOHN JONES & SON, MANCHESTER HOUSE = Special Show of New Goods and Novelties FOR THE COMING SEASON O o jar. flow on Show all the LATEST DESIGNS and CHOICEST PRODUCTIONS in Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery. Dainty Styles, Copies of the Latest Parisienne Models at Strictly Moderate Charges. Charming and Stylish Novelties in LADIES' BLOUSES in all the Newest Materials. New and Original Styles and Designs in (LADIES' COSTUMES in all the Latest Shades. A Splendid Collection of Exquisite Novelties in Made-up and Piece LACE GOODS. Newest Shades and Styles in LADIES' GLOVES. All the most reliable makes in Lace, Lisle ftnad, Kid, Suede, &c. All the Latest Productions in BLOUSE AND DRESS MATERIALS. All the Newest and most Charming Effects and Colours in the Fashionable Fabrics for the Coming Season. A Choice Assortment of LADIES' UNDERSKIRTS in Silks, Moirette, &c. LADIES' & CHILDREN'S LONGCLOTH, NAINSOOK FLANNEL & FLANNELETTE UNDER- CLOTHING a Speciality. j )DAILY DELIVERIES YOU CAN ALWAYS DEPEND A VISIT OF OF UPON SEEING THE INSPECTION NEW GOODS. NOVELTY OF THE MOMENT. WILL OBLIGE. 102 & 103, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil SOLID SILVER and ELECTRO PLATE FINEST of QUALITY and DESIGN. i A grand selection of Solid ^LARGEST Silyer and Silver Plated Articles, suitable for Wed- ^SELECTION ding Presents and Presenta- i IN THE. tions now shown in windows. }DISTRICT. ¿s tllEWEST j ONLY I DESIGNS. ONE QUALITY— PRICES RIGHT. THE BEST. S *<$S&SSt!tgSSu. 49, PONTMORLAIS CIRCUS, MERTHYR. TeL P.O- T A717ø4 SETS (Upper lnd Lower) From £2 2s. Od. up to £10 10s. Ode 2/6, 3/6, 5. and 7/6 per tooth according:to material selected. In Merthyr find.;[District ALFRED N. NATHAN depends on the recommendation of each patron. There is not more complete place of the kind in Wales, and DC) place where Lower Charges are made. ESTABLIHED 15 YEARS. ESTIMATES FREE. ATTENDANCE 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily. n Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Q' IOPPOSITE ST. CHURCH, 112, High Street, Merthyr. FOR S;SOP-FRONTS & FITTINGS. | Geo. Couzens & Sons, I í COMPLETE SHOP-FITTERS, I I City Road Works, I tt«.w:<<t. i mt<)'MJ«m'. UOWFIELD & SON, Tfce Merthyr Confectioners, | > FOB BAKESæONE CAKES IN GREAT VARIETY t FINEST ASSORTMENT AND BEST VALUE IN Toffees, ¡' Chocolates, and Sweets OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. — I WIRE BLINDS. 1 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE FOR WIRE BLINDS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IS W. K. LEE & Co/s, 89, Cardiff Road, Aberdare I j ESTABLISHED OVER 6<) YEARS. j I > PIANOS. ORGANS. MUSIC. THOMPSON & SHACKELL, Limited, i' 114, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, And At Cardiff, Swansea, &o,, &O. A <> SOLE: AGENCY J; FOR MOST OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED MAKERS: (> FOR MOST OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED MAKERS: (> Bechstein, Brinsmead, Broadwood, Collard & Collard, (| Challen & Son, Erard, Refed & Bach, Hooff & Co., J. & J. Hopkinson, Ernst Kaps, James & Co., Gors & i> Kallmaun, and the Estey Organs. COTTAGE PIANOS FROM 10/6 MONTHLY ON THE |! NEW HIRE SYSTEM. ], LARGEST DISCOUNTS FOR CASH OR EASY TERMS ARRANGED. All Piaao3 warranted and exchanged if not approved. Old Instruments taken in exchange. (( TUNERS sent to any part on the Shortest Notice. {> N.B.— A Beautifully Illustrated Catalogue Sent Free on Application. ► ,4 DOUGLAS MOTOR CYCLES ARE SECOND TO NONE. Sole District Agency— ARTHUR DANIEL, TROEDYRHIW. Also RUDGE WHITWORTH and ether Cycles. NEW GRAIG LEVEL. HOUSE COAL A TRIAL ORDER SECURES YOUR CUSTOM. PER 9.82s. TON. DELIVERED. Send Postcard to— WATKIN MOSS, EASTFIELD TERRACE, PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR. GREAT OFFER WONDERFUL OFFER igrAfl:ci;iIe Only. THE STAR PORTRAIT CO., MERTHYR will at the Dowlais Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. also at the Merthyr Market from 10 a.m. Daily, ■■GK LIFE-LIKE PORTRAITS aa follows' 20 x 16 Solid Oil-Painting for 30.. Usual Price 65s. 15 x 12 Solid Oil-Painting for 259. „ 50a. 20 x 16 Black and White for 21s. • • • „ 50s. The above framed in Massive Solid and Well Polished Oak and Gold Flat inside Glass 4!in. Wide. 20 x 16 Black and White for 15s. 6d. worth 30s. In Best Dark Carved Mouldings and Gold Flat, 4iin. Wide. 20 x 16 Black and White, Framed 2-in. Solid Oak 12s. 6d. 20 x 16 „ 12 x 10 „ on 20 x 16 MouQt, Framed » 3in. „ „ 10a. 6d. 12 x 10" II ,» » Best Work only and done from any old Copy. We are a Local Firm, and do your work without delay. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. READ THIS TESTIMONIAL Merthyr Tydfil, Feb. 3rd, 1909. To the Star Portrait Co. Please accept my best thanks for the Black and White Portrait you did of me some time ago. I am very pleased with it, and also the Oil-Painting loth of which I consider are very life-like and to have been exceedingly well executed.—I am, yours faithfully (Rev,) B. G. BARKER." —— Send Post Card to CHIEF OFFICE- 16, GWENDOLINE STREET MERTHYR, cimens. Dr.Lever's jlpjpr. JPHOSyiTA THE KING OF TONICS. REMOVES MENTAL DEPRKSSION, W A!1' OF TONE AND NERVE POWER. 1/9 and 219 per Bottle, post free. ;j j Sole Depot for Walee- Henry M. Lloyd M.P.S.. Dispensing Chemist, VICTORIA STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. (OPPOSITE MABKBT DOORS.) r YOUR CLOTHING NEEDS Can undoubtedly be best supplied by the BESPOKE TAILORING 01' MORGAN BROTHERS, 136, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Thfc is oar Busiset Season of the year and we satisfy every want in Fashionable Materials for Spring and Summer. SUITS TO SUIT MEN WHO ARE DIFFICULT TO SUIT. THAT IS WHERE THE ART OF TAILORING COMES IN. > A HOLIDAY SERGE SUIT from 50/- A SPRING RAIN COAT from 35/6 LADIES' TAILORED COSTUMES. Yon can select the Style of HAT or CAP you need from our large Stock. That Iii one reason why this is a good place to buy SHIRTS, TIES, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c. Sole Agents for J. pJtQX & Co's Outfitters, Specialities for Butchers and Provision Dealers Agents for ROVER AND HUMBEft. u -————————————-——— H IRE.. /A JrV j °r PURCHASE J CASH. '? _————— i THOMAS BROS Merthyr Tydfil.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE ONE Shilling Bottle of JENKINS'S LUNS Mixture completely took my cough away. J. T. DOCTON. l'lumber. Gasfitter. House Decor- ator, l'aperliaiigins Warehouse. 133, lligli-street, Merthyr. All Uepairs attended to at the shortest notice. A Staff of Experienced Workmen regu- larly employed. Estimates Iree. Paperhangings from 2d. per piece; numerous job lots greatly under cost price. GET rid of that backache to-day by taking JENKINS' Is. Backache Pills. FOR indigestion and wind in (he stomach, there is nothing like JENKINS' Digestive Pellets.s. Tins.—Address Chemist. Pontmorlais. AN INTERESTING DISPLAY.—HOW "K" Boots are made, and what they are made of. We arc exhibit- ing in our windows a choice selection of fine skins of black and brown leather, as used in the manu- facture of "K" 1,wis and Shoes. Note Address, W. It. WILLIAMS, 51A. High-street, Merthyr. GOOD NEWS for Working Men of Merthyr and District. E. SIEDLE & SON, il Iligh-strtet, Mer- thyr. has just received all theii new goods for the season at all the old prices. Jyst call and see their fine show on Saturday next. New Suits, all colours, men's, youths, and boys. Finest house in Wales for Working Clothes. They are making a special show for Whitsun, so if you have no money call and see their goods. Yell can put any article one side until you get the money. Don't forget next Saturday. The topic of the day is Mr. Lloyd George's Bud- get, but what we want the topic to be is the Mar- vellous Value we can offer you in Watches. Chains, Rings, and all kinds of Jewellery Men's, Women's and Children's Clothing, Bedding, Boots, and other articles too numerous to mention. Wedding llinjrs and Keeper Rings at very low prices. Call and see our windows at E. SIEDLE & SON. Pawnbrokers and Jewellers, 2o, Pontmorlais. Merthyr. We also lend most money on all kinds of Watches. Jewellery, Clothing, and other valuables. Special contracts made to suit customers' convenience. For Motor Goggles, Shooting Glasses, Field Glasses and the special "Territorial" Telescope. at lowest prices, go to HENRY M. LLOYD, Chemist and Oph- thalmic Optician, Victoria-street, Merthyr (opposite Market Doors). OPEN AIR CONCERT.—The Municipal and Cyfarthfa Band will give a concert at the Thomastown Recreation Ground on Monday evening, at 7.30. MEBTHYB SUNDAY SCHOOL UKION.—The annual meeting of this Union will held on Sunday next, May 16th, at Market-square Church, at 2.30 p.m. ST. DAVID'S CHURCHWARDENS.—To-night (Friday, May 14th), at 7 p.m., the Lord Bishop of Llandaff will visit Merthyr to administer the Holy Rite of Confirmation in S. David's Church. All candidates to be in Church at 6.45. TEACHERS' SALARIES.—For the month of April, the salaries of teachers under the Cor- poration amounted to £3,134 7s. 1 td., and those of the pupil teachers' centre to i69 11s. 3d. The cost of taking care of school premises during the month was E141 18s. 7d. ANTHRAX IN INDIA."—This is the title of an article in the May number of The Vet- erinary Record," from Capt. W. Cecil Lo-e, A.U.C. The mater should prove interesting reading to all interested in horses, as some very valuable hints are given. The article is illus- trated. Capt. Lowe is the son of Mr. W. Lowe, of Merthyr. COLD WATER CURE.—There were only a few ca,scs of drunkenness at Merthyr Police Court on Friday. One of the defendants said 1 he had a drop to drink because he had had I rheumatic fever, and suffered from rheums in the head."—Sir Marchant Williams, in imposing a small fino, said that cold water cure was the best. OUTBREAK OF FIRE.—On Tuesday morning, just after four o'clock, a fire was discovered to have broken out in an outhouse belonging to Mr. D. W. Evans, fruiterer, Pontmorlais. P.S. Cwilym Davics and Acting-Sergt. Jones, with a number of constables, hurried to the place with hose and reel, and found some boxes of straw on fire. The flames were extinguished before much damage was done. FORFEITED HIS RECOGNISANCES.—At the Merthvr police-court, on Tuesday, Martin Marr, who had been bailed out, failed to answer when his name was called. As is required by law, the Magistrates' Clerk called out three times, Martin Marr, come forth, or forfeit your recognisances," but the defendant did not appear. The charge against him was that of being drunk and disorderly. SIMPLY SLIrPFD.On Saturday night a man named James Davies was seen in High- street, Merthyr, in a state of intoxication. He fell upon the pavement, and was assisted to his feet by an obliging police officer, who, how- ever, did not wish Davies "good-night" without procuring his name and address. On Tuesday, when summoned for being drunk, Davies gave the Bench a polite smile, and apologetically told the Magistrates that he simply slipped down. This little slip cost Davies 10s. MEBTHYB MINXES' MEETING.—The monthly meeting of the Merthyr miners' district was held on Saturday night, under the presidency of Mr. John Evans (chairman). ilO was voted to the Blainscough (Lancashire) miners, who are on strike, and a similar sum to the men on strike in the Ogmore and Gilfach district. Some of the men alleged to have been victim- ised at the Cwm Pit because they refused to work under price came before the committee, and it was resolved that the agent and the men should appear at the colliery to-day (Monday), and failing a satisfactory settlement that other measures be taken. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ?—Great quantities of small coal are being stacked at the collieries in the Merthyr district. It is estimated that the quantity stacked by Nixon's Navigation Company at Merthyr Vale is 100,000 tons, and by Messrs. Guest; Keen and Company at Merthyr 50,000. Hill's Plymouth Company, Merthyr, have also commenced to stack small coal. It is stated on behalf of the colliery proprietors that the reason for stacking such large quantities is that there is no demand for small coal, but some of the oldest inhabitants of Merthyr, who have seen good and bad times, do not remember so much coal being accum- ulated as during the past few weeks, and regard the storage as a sign of preparation for possible emergencies. LATE JUDGE GWILYM WILLIAMS.—A meeting of the late Judge Gwilym Williams' Memorial Committee was held at the Royal Hotel, Car- diff, on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr. Godfrey L. Clark. Mr. Gcscombe John, R.A., was also present. The hon. secretaries, Mr. Tom Davies and Mr. T. Lloyd Evans, reported that the sum of 1:1,276 19s. 2d. has been received. It was decided to ask the Earl of Plymouth, Lord Lieutenant of the County, to unveil the statue some day in November on a date convenient to his lordship. A sub-committee was named, with the fol- lowing gentlemen to make arrangements for the day of unveiling, viz., Mr. Godfrey L. 'Clark, Mr. J. E. Moore Gwynne, Neath, Col. T. Phillips, Aberdare, Sir Wm. Crossman, Cardiff, Mr. O. H. Jones, Fonmon Castle, and the secretaries. ADULT SCHOOL.—Mr. T. David was present on Sunday last, and gave the first part of a most interesting address on A Chapter in Welsh History." Dealing with the period when such stalwart and doughty champions of religious liberty as Revs. Griffith Jones, Daniel Rowlands, Howell Harris, and Thomas Charles, of Bala, were living, the speaker quickly gained a sympathetic hearing, not alone from the Welsh but also the English portion of his audience. Of great interest to Adult School men was the fact that what some are even now pleased to look upon as an innov- ation is in reality over 200 years old, and thjt an Adult School was held at Dolgelly at 6 o'clock in the morning, and then on account of some difficulty arising, was held two hours earlier, viz., at lour o'clock, and attended by about 80. To-day it is thought little short of miraculous that 60 or 70 can be induced to attend Merthyr School at nine o'clock. The time was all too short, and rather than cut the address down Mr. T. David has been induced to continue it on Sunday next, at Shiloh Chapel.

Death of Mrs. Richard Fothergill. The news has been received with regret in Tcnbv of the death of Mrs. Fothergill, widow of the late Mr. Richard Fothergill, of Ahernant, and Sion House, Tenby, a. one time member of Parliament for Merthyr. Mrs. Fother^ IL passed away in London on Saturday. The body was brought to Tenby, where the interment took place on Wednesday. Mrs. Fothergill ia survived by several children.

AN EASY LUNCH. « Mare Satisfying than any Shillin/Dinner. Here is a very practical solution of the mid. day meal difficulty set forth by a Preston schoolmaster, who writes :— I am away from home all day, and until quite recently it was always a trouble to decide what to have for lunch in order that I might have a sufficiency without any after feeling of heaviness and disinclination to work. For the last month I have lunched off Grape-Nuts and milk, and am pleased to be able to testify to the great benefit received. Since taking Grape-Nuts I have gained both flesh and vigour, and am no longer worried with that dreadful brain fag to which I was formerly a martyr. In fact, this simple lunch of Grape. Nuts and milk has been a blessing all round, for it costs less, is easily prepared, and gives more real satisfaction than any shilling din- ner." Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., Ltd., 66; Shoe Lane, London, E.C. There is no better emergency meal Grape-Nuts and milk. This simple dish satis- fies the keenest appetite because it is a ccuafiet* meal in itself, containing all. the substances necessary to sustain and energise the human body. Every particle of Grape-Nute feeds, and feeds quickly, for the normal stomach takes only one hour to digest Grape-Nuta. I' This thorough and quick digesfton is the origin of that buoyant feeling that's experienced after a Grape-Nuts meal. Quickly served I, direct from the packet with hot milk, it it a delightful change from oatmeal porridgr, j and much more digestible and sustaining. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuina. true, and full of human interest

HIGH-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preacher next Sunday, Rev. Ishmael Jones, of Clayton- le-Moors, Accrington. Services at 11 and 6 o'clock. I.L.P.—Meetings at the Park, Sunday, May 16th, at 2.30 and 7 p.m. Speaker: Mr. Matt. Giles, Swansea. If wet, evening meeting only at I.L.P. Institute, 7 p.m. 1M 15 Y oua PEOPLE'S GUILD.—The weekly meet- ing of the above guild at Zion Baptist Vesti-y, Twynyrodyn. was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Job Williams (president) in the chair. The subject for discussion was Should the Bible be taught in Day Schools V Mr. G. MeX aught supported the affirmative, and Mr. Rhys Thos. Richards the negative. Addresses v.ere also delivered bjf the chairman, Mr. William Griffiths (sen.), Mr. Morgan Jones. Mr. W. Griffiths (jun.), Mr. Thos. Jenkins, Mr. T. Morgan Jones, and Miss May Griffiths. On a vote being taken, the affirmative secured the majority. FREE LIBRARIES.—A meeting of the Free Libraries committee was held on Monday, Councillor Thomas Williams presiding: it was reported that several volumes of book-s had been presented to Abcreanaid library by Dr. Rice and Mr. J. P. Davies, including V* clsh Political and Educational ^Leaders;' "Stories of Waterloo," Life of Wellington," and "Manners for Men."—Councillor Dan Thomas: Pass the last one on to the Council.—The Merthyr Vale branch of the Social Democratic League asked the Council to place Justice/' an organ of social democracy, in the libraries. —It was explained that the Labour Leader" was already supplied, and on thp motion of Councillor Dan Thomas, sccoucled by Alderman T. J. Evans, it was agreed to allow the letter, which was signed Thine, &c., Frank Honey- bone," to lie upon the table. Another volume presented to the Abercanaul.Library was John Locked On the Human Under,;tanding.N9t one of the Committee was able to give the name of the author, so the volume was referred to a sub-committee to be inspected. BRECON-ROAD BREAD FUND.—The balance sheet in connection with the distribution of bread to the unemployed of Cyfarthfa district by Mr. T. J. Rice and Mr. Davies, of the Puddlers' Arms, has just been issued. From January 20th to March 16th, the total monies received amounted to JL15 18s. 9d., and 868 loaves were distributed. The income as follows:—Mr. H. Parfitt, 9, Park-terrace, £1 16s. 6d. Mr. W. Evans, general manager, Dowlais Works, £1 16s. 6d. Mr. A. W. Reason, Dowlais, 5s. Sir W. T. Lewis, The Mardy, Aberdare, Mr. Cornelius Williams, 6, The Avenue, 3d.; Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., E1 1Gs. 6d. Mrs. Scott, 36, Pcnylan-road, Cardiff, £1 16s. 6d. Mr. D. Lewis, Adelaide- villa, £1 Mr. Hill Jones, grocer, W elington- street, 6s. 6d. Rev. John Griffiths, Darran View, 2s. 6d.; Commercial Tra ellers Associa- tion, 2s. 6d. Mr. James Giilibnd, grocer, 5s Major/Morgan, Bolgoed, per Mr. J. T. Vaughan, f1 16s. 6d. Mr. J. Jenkins, builder, Canal- wharf, f1 16s. 6d.; total, £15 1Cs. 9d.—Loaves distributed:—Jan. 20th, 100; Jan. 29th, 112; Feb. 19th, 1 C8; Feb, 4th, 48; Feb. 12th 100; Feb. 26th, 100; March 5th, 100; March 12Lb, 100 March 26th, 100 total 868. Tue balance sheet was audited and found correc t by Mr. F. A. Phillips, auctioneer. PROPERTY" SALE.—On Friday Messrs J. M. Berry and Son oEeredfor sale by public auction, at the Globe Hotel, Merthyr, several splendid properties. The villa residence, "Fairfield." The Quar, together with a large garden, pro- ducing a clear annual rental of i40 per annum, and held for 99 years from 1st November, 1 ö4G, subject to a ground rent of f2 4s. 6d. (the garden land adjoining being held for 47 years from 1st November, 1898, subject to a ground rent of 1 5s.), was withdrawn at £460. A newly- erected detached villa residence, standing in its own grounds, and known as Bryneithin," near Ysgubornewydd Farm, let to Messrs. the Hill's Plymouth Company for a term of years expiring on the 30th April, 1914, at a yearly rental of £34, and held for 99 years from 1st May, 1906, subject to a ground rent of 15, was knocked down to Mr. J. W. Price, Mardy Hotel, for £495. The house contains three bedrooms, bath-room, drawing and dining-rooms, kitchen and scullery. It has also double bay windows, with verandah, and there are fine gardens. No. 7, Temperance-street, and No. 12, Garden-street, let at rentals amounting to £24 14s. yearly, and held for 99 years from May, 1842, subject to a ground rent of 13s. 8d., was withdrawn at £130. The freehold ground rent of £8 2s. 7d., secured upon four dwelling houses and shops in Upper North-street, Penydarren, held under agreement for lease granted to Mr. John Thomas James for 999 years from 25th March, 1908, reached £160, and was withdrawn. The solicitors engaged were Messrs. Griffiths and Thomas, Messrs. Thomas and Davies, and Mr. W. R. Edmunds. QUABTERLY MEETINGS.—The quarterly meet- ings in connection with the Zion Baptist Sunday Schools, Twynyrodyn, were held on Sunday,, and were largely attended. In the afternoon the two schools formed in procession and marched to the Bryn Vestry, Mountain Hare, where the meeting was presided over by Mr. Lewis Williams (secretary of the Church). Mr. Watkin Williams recited a chapter, and Mr. John Rowlands offered prayer. Then followed a duet by Misses Mary Lizzie Evans and Mary Jones. Solos were contributed by Master William Joseph Williams and Miss Ccinwen Williams recitations by Misses May Griffiths, Gwennie Rowlands, Master W. G. Neale, Mr. Edward Evans and Mr. McNaught. The dialogue by Mr. Lewis Williams and Mrs. Gwen Griffiths was also highly appreciated. Several tunes were sung by the children's choir, con- ducted by Mr. Edward Evans. In the evening Councillor David Phillips (treasurer of the Church) presided at Zion Chapel. The pro- ceedings opened with the recitation of a chapter by Miss Gwladys Lewis, after which Mr. Thos. Williams offered prayer. Solos were beautifully rendered by Mr. David Rees Evans, Miss May Morris, Miss Bessie Sandbrook, Miss Bessie Williams; duet, Misses CeinwenWilliams and Maggie Jane Williams; quartette, Mr. John Williams, Mr. David William Jones, Miss M. A. Jones, and Miss Lydia Williams; recitations, Miss May Griffiths, Mr. Edward Evans. and Mr. McNaught. The children's choir (led by Mr. Edward Evans) again sang, and the various items were highly appreciated. Mr. David Williams (orgapist) presided at the organ. Sm MARCHAJST WILLIAMS ON ART.—The dinner arranged by the Cardiff C'ymmrodorion in honour of Mr. Goscombe John, the eminent sculptor, upon his acquisition of the title of R.A., was held at the City-hall on Friday night, when the Lord Mayor (Alderman Lewis Morgan) presided over a company of the distinguished guest's personal friends and admirers. Among those present was Sir T. Marchant Williams, stipendiary magistrate for Merthyr, who, in proposing the health of the visitors, said that they were often reminded that Cardiff and the great centres of population in South Wales were ruled and controlled by men whose favourite expression in life was that" business is business." Happily, there were in Cardiff, and in all the large towns of Wales, men who, while they were successful in the predominant businesses of their lives, found time to devote themselves to thtf culture of art and the study of literature and the higher things. of this world, and he was proud, as a Welsh Nationalist, to see traces of the fact that the spirit of art was spreading itself over the Principality-the land of the birth of the immortal Richard Wilson, of John Gibson, of Penry Williams, of Joseph Edwards, and of Goscombe John (hear, hear). The youngest of those present might yet live to see the time when the Celt of Wales would be known in London, and elsewhere, not only as the successful manager of dairies and draperies, of shipping and shopping, but as masters in the field of art. PLUCKY CONDUCT REWARDED.—In our last issueÄt was stated that on the 27th February several members of the borough police force went to Bethesda-street to arrest William Christopher, a well-known figure in the police court, who is now undergoing six months' imprisonment for wrecking the windows of the Cambrian Inn. A great crowd gathered, and the police were hard pressed, when William Powell, a haulier, who happened to be passing sprang upon the assailants and assisted the officers to get them under control. In the melee one of Powell's hands was severely bitten by the prisoner. Blood poisoning set in, and he was unable to follow his work for three weeks. A few weeks ago Chief Constable Wilson, at the request of a deputation of officers,' headed a subscription list in order to show appreciation of Powell's conduct; nearly ery officer in the force contributed his mite, and about £3 10s. was subscribed. But the police were unable to find Powell. After our last issue, however, and the publishing of these facts, Powell's friends set about finding him, and he was traced to Carmarthen. He came to Merthyr op Monday. At the police-court, on Tuesday, Chief Constable Wilson explained the circum- stances to the Bench, and Sir Marchant W7illiams, in handing the purse of money to Powell, expressed bis gratification that be had been found to receive his unexpected reward. Referring to the assault upon the police, the ) Stipendiary said the officers were violently handled, and complimented the recipient upon his manly conduct. The Mayor (Alderman A. Wilson) also thanked Powell for the manner i k. he assisted the police, and said that ;;ui- for his aid the officers would undoubtedly have received serious injuries.—Powell returned thanks in a few words, and afterwards left the C9yirt, SPIRITUALISM.—Please note, Council of Wales have removed for Sunday and Monday services to Trevethick Hall, which has been recently renovated. Sunday, Mr. E. I Essary. Trance speaker and Merthvr Clair- voyant and. psyehometrist for Monday. MARKET-SQUARE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. —A musical service will be held on Sunday evening, May 16th. when the choir will render the cantata, entitled" Christ and His Soldiers." Book of word.?, 2d. each.—Service to commence at G p.m. WELSH INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION.—A grand exhibition and sale will be held at Hyde-park House, Albert Gate, by kind permission of Lady Navlor Leyland. on Thursday, May 20th, an Friday, May 21st, 1S09. H.R.H. The Princes4 of Wales has graciously signified her intention of Visiting the exhibition. The County Associa. tions will be represented by their respective presidents, including Her Grace the Duchess o! Beaufort, The Countess of DunDonald, the Countess of Plymouth, Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster, The Countess of" Cawdor, and others. The tea and a stall for goods made by Welsh workers in and around London will b* under the direction of the London Central Depots the music each day by the Cymric London Orchestra. Opening ceremony at 2.30 on Thursday. May 20th. by the Marchioness 04 Bute. Admission:—First day, 5s., after 2s. 6(., close at 7 second day, 2s. 6d., after 5, 1s.. close at 7.30; season tickets, 6s. Tickets j and ail information can be obtained from Mrs. Richard Helme (hon. secretary), 22, Princes Gate, S.W. the London Depot, 5a, Belgrave; Mansions, S.W. Social Bureau, 30, New Bond. street; and at the door on days of sale. HOLIDAY GUIDL-Now that Summer is ai>proachirg the railway companies are issuing their holiday guides. We have been favoured with a copy of the Great Western Railway Company s Guide to England and Wales, Southern Ireland and. Brittany." Its object' is to five such information ae will enable holiday-makers to secure a maximum of change, rest, pleasure or sport, at a minimum of expen- diture and fatigue. The guide contains number of maps, and general information, aa to features of interest, with particulars of apartments, boarding establishments, hotels, farmhouses, etc. It is published at threepence. —WTe have also received a copy of the Great Eastern Railway Company's new illustrated Tourist Guide to the Continent," published at the price of sixpence. Among its features arc particulrs of new tours, via Holland, in North Germany, including thcHartz Mountains, and Thuringian Mountains; in South Germany of the less known side valleys of the Rhine; in Belgium, via Antwerp of fresh tours in the Ardennes and old Flemish cities, and a series of Continental maps. A chapter on Tourists' Travel Talk," a vocabulary in English, French and German, has been added. v DEATH OF MR. WM. JONES, BETHESDA-STREET. —The death took place on Monday evening, ol Mr. W m. Jones, grocer, • Bethesda.street, from pneumonia following upon an attack of influenza, in his 63rd year. Deceased was a native oi Builth, but came to Merthyr at an early age. He was a very staunch but broad-minded Nonconformist, and joined the Church at Hope Chapel at its formation, over tifty years ago, and was a deacon for about fifteen years. The late Mr. Jones was one of the oldest grocers in business in the district, and a past-president oi the Merthyr and Dowlais Grocers' Association. He was also a director of the Starr- Bowketl Building Society. Mr. Jones took a lively interest in public affairs, but, although invited on many occasions to become a candidate foi public honours, he never accepted the same. Mr. Jones's only surviving brother is Mr. Tho J et:, New Buildings, Penydarren, who is considerably older, and also one of the founderl of Hope Church. Mr. Jones leaves a large family, viz. :—Mrs. Jones, four sons and five daughters, to whom we tender our sympathy. The funeral took place on Thursday, being largely attended, especially by the grocers ot the town and the members of Hope Church, where he will be greatly missed. The Rev. J. M. Jones (pastor of Hope) officiated. WELSH WESLEYANISM.—The South Wales Annual (May) Synod was held in Aubrey Memorial Chapel, Cefn Coed, last week. This was the first visit of the Synod to Cefn. It is surprising that this is so, especially when tha high place that Cefn holds in the history of Methodism in the Principality is considered. It was here that the Rev. Thomas Aubrey, one of the greatest preachers and statement of the Wesley an Church, was born. On May 13th, 1808. he first saw the light of day in a simple cottage two doors above Mr. Edwards', the stationer. High-street. After travelling North and South Wales, and preaching with great acceptance and power, he ended this life on November 16th, 1867. The last words of this strenuous worker were: "Joyful, joyful, joyf— He entered into the j oy of his Lord before he could finish tha word. It was in Cefn also that the Revs. John Thomas, now of Roma, Australia, and John Price, who travelled as a missionary in the West Indies for some years, now in the Knighton circuit, Radnorshire, were born and nurtured. On Sunday, May 2nd, the pulpits of the circuit were occupied by the younger ministers of the district. Tabor (C.) and Carmel (B.) were kindly lent for the day. Monday, May 3rd, brought the ministerial representatives together. The lirst committeo was held at 3 o'clock in the Church Hail (kindly lent for all committees and sittings), under the chairmanship of the Rev.. Rice Owen, Abercynon, and the Rev. Thomaa, Manuel, as financial secretary. At 7 the same evening, most of the ministers gathered, at the above ball. The Synod proper began on I Tuesday morning. Here inquiries were made respecting ministerial life, w.ork and creed.! Then followed reports of church membership, after which there was a conversation, on the present state of the Work of God in the district. The Synod rejoiced in a slight increase in membership. Wesley Guilds, class leaders and probationers' examinations were reported on. Two candidates for the ministry came forward to be orally examined in Theology, and were passed unanimously to stand before the Welsb Assembly at Llanidloes, and later to face the July Committee. On Wednesday, known as the mixed session, laymen joined ministers in their deliberations, and at this session all financial matters came under consideration. After some helpful talk on the present state of the Church, with spceial reference to the children, reports from the following committees j were considered:—Home missions and chapel,j foreign missions, and many others that affected| the district. On Thursday afternoon the; stationing committee gathered to consider the changes to be sent forward to the Assembly and Conference. Services were held on Monday i evening at Aubrey Memorial, Salem, Heolgerrig Tuesday evening in Aubrey and Clwydyfagwr; Wednesday in Aubrey and Moriah (M.C.). All Thursday's services were held in Ebenezer (C.). Thanks were tendered to all the denominations for their hearty support and sympathy. c;o