The Merthyr Express

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Aberaman Horse Show and Parade EIGHTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION. .The attention of readers is drawn to the above exhibition (particulars of which will be found in our advertisement column), which is to take place at the Aberaman Park on Mon- day next. The exhibition promises this year to be one of the best shows ever seen in South Wales. The entries far eclipse those of prev- ious years, and the quality of horses will be considerably higher than in exhibitions of the past. Amongst other entries already in hand are the celebrated "Heathfield Squire," "Mel Valley, "Spring Chicken," "Massev Dot," "Naughty Naiad," "Cornhill Creation," "New Creation," and "Easter Creation," these being eome of the finest hacks in South Wales at the present day. The colliery and underground classes far excel in quality those of past- years, and it is anticipated that keen competition will take place in this class, as-the majority are ex- ceptionally' heavy horses. The jumping classes Veing a feature of the show, Messrs. Glencross Bros., of Somerset, have been induced to bring their celebrated "Blink Bonny." Other jump- ers from the shirea of Monmouth, Hereford, m Glamorgan. Brecon, and even Worcester, also figure in the list. This department in itself will be worth while going a long way to see. The Yeomanry class is being patroni-ed better than evef, which speaks well for the patriotic spirit now pervading the 'country. In the pro- cession, which has always been an outstanding feature of the show, the yeomanry will as usual attract a great number of sight-aeer*. In the heavy harness classes, there are horses which cannot fail to command admiration; and several well-known taftdems will also appear. The novelty competifionis being anticipated with great interest. The oream of the South Wales sporting fraternity have entered their horses in the trotting ahd' galloping section, it being recognised that the Aberaman show ring is a most excellent place to test the speed and activity of the steed. The Aberaman Show is I now attaining great proportions, and it is oer- tainly well worth a visit. The committee have succeeded in securing excellentjudges, the hack judge being Sir, R..D.Greene-Price. of Radnor, the others being Mr. J. R. Bache, of Newtown, and lr. J. H.' Yeomans, of Hereford, who figured so prominently at the Cardiff Show a few years ago. The Aberaman Silver Band will play- selections during. the daiv. Refresh- ments will be provided on the grounds, and granted a fine day, it is expected that the show will eclipse all others. The secretary, Mr. Tom Reeg, Broad Oak Inn, has worked hard to make the exhibition a success, and he has been aided by » strong and influential committee.

ABERDARE COUNTY COURT.1 TUESDAY.—Before His Honour Judge J. Bryn Roberts. CLAIM FOE GROCERIES.—John Owen George, grc-cor, Hirwain. sued Richard Jones for £ & 2s. 6d., goods supplied.—Ths case was partly he-ard at the last court, and as Hie defendant did not appear, judgment was now given for plaintiff, CLAIM FOR GROUND RENT.—GwenlJian Jen- kins and another, for whom Mr. C. Kensholo appeared, sued Hannah John for JB7 10s. for 2j years' rsnt on land let to the defendant.—Mr. W. Thomas, who appeared for the defendant, •?aid the land was intended for building a house on it. and the Glamorgan County Coun- cil prevented her doing so, the Council claim- ing a portion of the land.—His Honour said it would be well to hear the particulars.—The de- fendant said she was a widow residing at Hir- wain-road. Her husband, who died on January 10th. 1906, had arranged to take a pieco of land, and after his death she met the owner Mr, D, Powell Jones, of Crickhowell, on the spot, and he plotted out the ground; and she saw Messrs. Gwilym James and Co., Merthyr, who prepared the lease, and instructed Mr. I David Rees. the builder, to proceed. She then received a paper from the County Council Sur- veyor, to stop her building. She tried to get I the lessors to give her another plot. but they refused.—Cross-examined: She had the foun dation dug and th° hedge removed and the building material taken on the ground. The County Council required a 60ft. road. An offer to her to surrender the lease wa-s accepted on her behalf. They asked her to put. the land back in order, and paid B5 153.His Honour said that the lessors were very hard. They granted her land which she could not use, and if they had any conscience they would let her off.—Mr. Kenehole undertook to lay His Hon our's view before the owners of the land, and on this- understanding the ease was allowed to stand over. The Lletty Shenkin Dispute A POOR LAW GUARDIAN AS DEFENDANT. A CM8 taken in the judgment summons list was one in which Mr. A. J. Prosser (Messrs. I C. and W Kenshole, Aberdarc) applied for the committal of Idri- Davies, Cwmbach (a Poor- Law Guardian). Herbert Dawkins, Dd. Lloyd. and Samuel Narbett for the non-payment of It will be recalled that at th? March Court, the defendants, all of whom work at the Lletty Shenkin Collier, were summoned for in terfering with the working at the colliery, and that judgment went against them.—Evidence was given that the earnings of the defendants were as follow Herbert Dawkins, £1 3s. 4d. a week; Idris Davies, JE1 19s. lOd. David Lloyd. £2 lis. 4d.; Samuel Narbett, £1 14s. 3d.—His Honour made a reduced order againit each of the defendants as follow: Herbert Dawkins, 2s. 6d. a. month; Idris Davi-es. 10s. a month; David Lloyd, 15s. a month; and Samuel Nar bet, 7", a month,

Disembowelled by a Coal Cutter. Mr. George Lewis, Harlech-pla.cc, a married man, 27 years of age, met his death on Tues- day afternoon at the Llwynhelv Colliery, Cwmdare, Aberdare ,in a distressing manner. Deceased, who, with John Price and Idris Da- vies, was working in a thin seam in the colliery ooal cutting with the aid of the Pickwick bar coal cutting machine, was caught by the ma- chine, which is driven by electric power. The machine having gripped him, dragged him against the 'face," literally ripping him open. and partially disembowelling him before the machine could be stopped. When the ma- chine was stopped it was found well-nigh im- possible to get deceased from its grip, and Dr. E. J. Trevor Jones was sent for. When the doctor arrived the unfortunate man was still in the grip of the machine, and in great agony, but perfectly conscious, and priven directions to those around him how to liberate him. When he was liberated he had been so fearfully la- cerated, and had lost so much blood, that he died almost immediately. He leaves a widow and one child.

ABERCANAID. OBITUARY.—We have to record the death of Mr. W. D. Jones, of the Central Hotel. Llanon, Aberystwyth, in his 40th year. Deceased, prior to his removal to Aberystwyth, resided ai Wernlas, Pentrebach, and was employed at the Hill's Plymouth Company's Offices for mary j years. He suffered for many years from con- sumption, and was for some time at the Sana- torium. He leaves a wife and one daughter with whom much sympathy is expressed in their bereavement, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Mr. Samuel Jones of the Barlev Mow Inn. Merthyr- DEML SERVICES.—The children of the Demi Baptist Chapel Juvenile Choir had their annual soiree last week. and they all appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The following ladies presided at the taMes Miss Lizzie J. Evans (Dyffryn), Miss Mary Harris. Mrs. Rose Llewellyn Morgan, Miss Rhoda 7[vani>. Miss Rachel Mary Beynon, Miss Mary Jane Williams and Miss Maggie Williams. The arrangements were earned out by Messrs. David Samuel and Asaph Jenkins. The Demi Men's Christia;. Association held their soiree on Thursday evening last. The following ladies assisted at the tables :—Miss Maggie Rees, Miss Catherine Rees, Miss Sarah Evans, Miss Rhoda Evans, Miss R. M. Beynon, Miss Magpie Samuel, Mrs. Beynon and Mrs. Griffitbs. After tea a short entertain- ment was held, when the following programme was gone through :—Pianoforte solo. Miss Lydia Rees; song. Mr. John L. Thomas; recitation, Mr. James Williams; sons, Mr Richard Watkins; duet, Mr. Ben Davies and Miss Mary Davies song Miss Mary Harris. The Y.M.C.A. is in a very nourishing condition.

TROEDYRHIW. LLOYDS BANK.—A branch of this old- established Bank has been opened at Bridge- street, Troedyrhiw. The hours of business are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. M29 I.L.P. MEETING.—Mr. Joseph Burgess, Par- liamentary candidate for Montrose Burghs, will speak at Belle Vue Square, Troedyrhiw, on Monday next, May 24th, at 7.30 p.m. TARIFF REFORM.—An open-air meeting was held on the shew-ground, on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Tariff Reform Federa- tion. A very good gathering had assembled to hear Mr. H. V. D. Wilkins and Mr. J. Mann (President; of the Merthyr Ratepayers' Associa- tion). The Chairman, Mr. C. J. Price, invited questions, but none were forthcoming, a.nd the meeting concluded with the usual votes of thanks to the chairman and speakers. SOCIAL PRESENTATION.—Last Monday evening a very successful social tea was held in connection with the Ladies' Choir. The object was to organise funds to defray the ex- penses of the choir to the forthcoming National Eisteddfod. The tables were presided over by the following ladiesMrs. H. Lewis. Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. E. Phillips, Mrs. T. James, Misses S. Jones, N, Williams, M. A. Thomas, Mrs. Tovey. After the tea a meeting was held, when Miss Hannah Edwards, Merthyr Vale, the choir accompanist, was presented with a handsome silver tea- service. The choir was taken by Mrs. Edmunds, who also presented the choir with a guess cake," which was the great novelty of theevening Songs w ere rendered by Rev. E. H. Carston, who sang verses, composed for the occasion, and 11iS8¡ Maggie Howells. The presentation was made by Miss Kate Jones, conductress of the choir, who spoke of the excellent qualities Mrs. Edwards possessed as an accompanist.—Miss Edwards having responded, speeches were madj by Dr. Jackson, Mr. William Edwards. Mr. David James, etc.

Alleged Theft of Hay at Troedyrhiw. Thomas Henry Morgan and Evan Morgan were charged at Merthyr on Tucedaj with en- tering a hayloft at Troedyrhiw, the property of J. Edward Jone". grocer, and stealing there- from a quantity of hay.—Mr. F. P. Charles was for the defenoe.—Prosecutor said he had a load of hay put in the stable, and later he missed two trusses of hay and two of clover.—P.C. Lovas said that, at three o'clock in the morning he saw Evan Morgan climb over the stable wall, go to the stable loft, and throw a quantity of hay out on to the road. He was in the act of locking the door when witness came from his hiding place. Morgan jumped over the wall and bolted, and witness save chase. Later on he called at defendant's house, and saw Mor- gan behind the door. There was hay in the back kitchen.—Cross-examined, witness said he was secreted in the bake-house from 11.20 p.m. to 3 a.m.—P S. Lewi; said he went to the ac- cused's house with the other officer. In the back kitchen they found two trusses of hay and two of clover, wrapped in canvas. When charged with stealing them. Evan Morgan re- plied. "I will say nothing." Thomas Morgan said "Absolutely nothing,Defendants were committed for at quarter sessions. They were offered bail in two sureties of £50 each.

MERTSYR VALE. MEMORIAL SERV CE.—On Sunday the Rev. James Thomas preached the funeral sermon of the late Mrs. Roberts, Alberta-street, wifo of Mr. David Roberts, contractor, at Nixon's Colliery, at,Mdunt Hermon Chapel, where Mrs. Roberts had been a very faithful member for many years. Deceased was very well kno-n j' and highly respeoted in the district. FREE CHURCH Coc.cii.—A large public meeting was held on Tuesday, at Bethania Chapel, Aberfan, uader the auspices of the Free ) "hurch Council. Mr. Edgar Jones was to have spoken on the ql estion of the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church of England in Wales, but he was unable to be present. Ad- dresses were given by the Rev. Anian Jones, Rev. H. P. Jones, Rev. J. Thomas and Mr. Owen Jones, in Webh, The following resolution was passed :—" That this public meeting hails with the utmost satisfaction the introduction in the House of Commons of a Bill to terminate the establishment of the Church of England in Wales recognises in the Bill an earnest cSort to meet the first demand of an overwhelming majority of the Welsh nation for civil and religious equality and assures the Government of enthusiastic support in its effort to pass the Bill into law at the earliest possible moment." There was only one dissentient.—The chair was occupied by Dr. C. Edwards, president of [the Free Church Council.

Rechabitism at Merthyr Vale. A public tea. was held on Thursday last in connection with the celebration of the coming of age of the Gobaith Yr Ynys' Tent, No. 1825, Merthyr Vale. The tent room (Lesser Assembly Rooms) had been decorated by the members of the female tent, assisted by the members of the adult tent. Everything possible had been done to secure the presence of the members, and a special invitation had been to all old mem- bers. There was a large attendance. The fol- lowing ladies presided at the tables or assisted in other ways-—Miss Jones (Dan y Bryn), Mrs. R. 0. Thrower, Mrs. J. Hughes (Caraiff-road), Mrs. T. Edwards Mias M. Morgan, Miss J. Morgan, Miss Edith Jayno. Miss T. Evans, Miss M. J. Jones, Miss Williams. Miss Manuel, and Mrs. O. C. Thomas, Mrs. W. Evans, Mrs. Jones. Assistance was also rendered by Messrs. W. J. Hughes, Mr. Fred Wakely, Stephen Evans, and Fred Evans, T Eva.ns and G Evajis. Mr. Jolm Evans was thd superintendent, and he was supported by Mr. n. M. Thomas, R. Owen, 0, C Thomas. E. Hockey, T. Manuel, Puffett, Mrs. R. Evans and Miss Jones. At i the meeting after tea Mr. W. T. Morgan pre- sided, and was supported by Mr. Ii", W. Brett, Cardiff; Mr. D. D. Williams, Merthyr; and Aid. Rowland Evans. Apologies for absence were received from the Revs. W. E. Andrews, H. P. Jones, E. A man Jones, and D. P. Evans, and Mr. C. C. David, Llaneliy. The Chairman expressed his satisfaction with the number pre- sent, the hall being practically fuli, and said it did one good to see so many interested in the noble cause of temperance. He expressed his thanks to those responsible for having placed him in the chair, as he deemed it an honour to occupy the position on an occasion of that kind —the coming of age—as it only happened once in a lifetime. He felt the honour all the more when there were others present equally quali- fied for, and more able io fill the chair. The temperance movement, he believed, through such a noble worker as Mr. Brett and others, had reached the heart of the nation, and in fact had got to Downing-street, a.nd would be the moans of stirring up the national conscience to sense of its responsibility Mr. Brett, add-cssing the gathering, said the Order of R<c.habite=! had been preaching feetotalism for many years, and he was pleased to find that things were iooking brighter. Yet there was room for a good deal of improvement. Their opponents might, however, i-esi, p^sured that they would continue to preach it until they got the people to their way of thinking When they looked around a.nd saw the loss of life, health, strength, and intellect, when saw men brutalised by the curse of drink, be hoped they would, like him, continue to have teetotalism on the brain. They were told that their ca.use was hopeless. They had God on their side, and if they were faithful to Him. He would bless them with a victory that would be one of the greatest witnessed in the cause of relicion, humanity, and social progress.—Mr. D. D Williams followed Wth a very interesting address on t, ste-fistica] amI financial position of the district, and also complimented the Chief Constable (Aid Wilson) and the Bench of Mag- istrates, on their efforts to oope with intem- perance in the borough.—Mr. M. J. Pughe mov- ed a vote of thanks to the speakers, and Mr. T. Emmanuel seconded, and the Rev. J. Tho- mas (Mount Hermon) supported.—Mr. Edwards moved a hearty vote of thanks to the soloists and accompanists, namely, Mr. Ash ton, Mr. J. O. Jones, the Misses Hughes, and Miss Edith Jane.—Aid. Rowland Evans moved, and Mr. Gwdym Evam seconded, a. hearty vote of thanks to Chairroaa. A solo by Mr. John 0. Jones b'c-n.sht a. enjoyable evening to a. close.

ABERFAN A •••Kf. "Matthew Jones, •vescent-street. pace ?. sp'et! jid paper on the Heformation of Kcmsv" fit the neetin^ last Sunday afternoon. Jr. J. L. Davies sang a solo, and Mr. Oliver Tor kips 1vr::)mpanied oil the piano.—The chair or,:upied by Mr. D. Jones. SIR MARCHANT'S "SHOW."—Richard Price, of Aberfan, was summoned at Merthyr, on Tu-:s day, for allowing five dogs to be on Aberfan- road without collars on the 6th of May.—De- fendant said the animals were under proper control.—The Stipendiary: You cannot take docs out of the house without collars.—Defend- ant said he kept dogs for show purpo-ses. He had a collar for each, but the name was not upon them as that was not allowed in shows.— The Stipendiary: I don't know about shows. This is the only "show" we have—the police- court. Pay one fine of 5s. A MEAN THEFT.—On Thursday, at an occa- .•o:ia! court at Merthyr, James Rochford was charged with stealing half-a-sovereign. belong- to Jeremiah Maloney, haulier. Aberfan, and R i'oid chain, the property of Mrs. Alice Scriv- m, Aberfan. The two men lodged with Mrs. Scrivens, and on th morning of the 10th inst., Moloney went, to his work, leaving the defend- ant in bed. Hanging behind the bedroom door was Maloney's best waistcoat, in one of the pockets of which was half-a-sovereign. When he went to look for the half-sovereign after his return in the evening, it was nowhere to be found. Suspecting the defendant, he went in rearcb of him and saw him drinking in a pub- *-house, but he denied any knowledge of the half-sovereign. The same day the jrold chain was missed from the mantelpiece in the kitchen of the house where the defendant lodged, and when he was arrested by P.C. Skelton, the chain was found in his possession.—The magis- (rates characterised the theft from a fellow- lodtrer as mean, and sentenced the defendant to 14 days' imprisonment.

TREHARHIS. B.W.T.A.—On Tuesday evening a meeting was held at the Square, when Miss Rose Moore, missionary to the gipsies and hop-pickers, delivered a temperance address. TEMPERANCE.—The Rev. Morris Morgan, Swansea, delivered a temperance address at Bethania Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, on Sunday night, after the close of the ordinary evening service. PERSONAL.—Mr. J. D. Thomas, J.P., Sirhowy Horse, Maesycwmmer, the chairman of the Quakers' Yard Truant School Committee, was taken seriously ill while transacting business at the Cardiff Dock last week, and now lies at Miss Featherstone's private hospital, in Rich- mond-road, Cardiff. Mr. Thomas is the manager of the Bute Supply Company, and much sym- pathy is felt for him locally. OBITUARY.—There passed away, on Friday last, after a long illness, an old and respected inhabitant, in the person of Mrs. Maisev, wife of Mr. George Maisey, John-street, at the ad. vanced age of 78 years. Deceased had resided in the district all her life, and was the oldest member of Bethel English Baptist Church. She was connected with some of the oldest families of Treharris, and neighbourhood, and her demise is a severance of a link with the past. Deceased leaves two daughters and two sons,the latter being in America. One of the sons is a well-known musician. The funeral took place on Tuesday, at Treharris cemetery, and was very largely attended. The officiating ministers were the Rev. W. D. Nicholas, Rev. D. Howells (Penrhiwceiber), Rev. W. Jones Rev. T. E. Williams (Berthlwvd), Rev. Frwdwen Lewis (Trelewis), and Rev. D. Phillips (Taber- nacle). CYMAXFA GANLt.—The 17th annual Cymanfa Ganu, under the auspices of the Welsh Con- gregationalists, was held on Monday evening, at Tabernacle, Treharris, under the condnctorship of Mr. Caradog Roberts, Rhos, when the following Churches took part:—Penuel, Nelson; Libanus. Graigberthlwyd; Tabernacle, Tre- harris; Seion, Edwardsviile; Moriah, Bclinog; Bethania.. Aberfan Ebenezer, Trelewis Bryn- seion. Nelson; and Clawr, Ystrad Mynach. There were three meetings, the morning meeting being presided over by Mr. Robert Griffiths, (Tabernacle); afternoon, Rev. M. I. Thomas (Libanus); evening, Rev. E. Aman Jones (Aberfan). The following addressed the meet- ings :—Rev. Ffrwdwen Lewis (Trelewis), Mr. Evan Jones (blind evangelist, Llwynpia). Rev. D. Phillips (Treharris). The organists were Messrs. R. T. Date (Nelson), Elwyn Thomas (Libanus) and Mrs. Kate Powell Davies (Tre- harris). The Tabernacle Temperance Band under the condnctorship of Mr. James Carlick, Treharris: The soloists were :—Mr. Evan Davies (Treharris). Miss Richards (Llanharry), Miss Rachel Ann Williams and Miss Bessie Williams. The tunes of the programme were taken from Caniedydd Cynulleidfa.ol and Caniedydd yr Ysgol Su!, and works of the late Dr. Parry. AlwcOlnpositions by Mr. Tom Griffiths, Aberfan) Mr. W. H. Morris (Bedlinog), and Mr. W. Morgan (Nelson). Two anthems were also sung, viz., Eisteddai Teithiwr Blin" and Teyrnas- oedd y Ddaear." A good programmo was 1 provided, and the singing reflected great- credit on the conductors of the Churches. Refreshments were provided in the Vestry, by the Tabernacle friends, for the visitors. There were large attendances at all the meetings, many failing to gain admission. The arrangc- monts, which were a great success, vrero earned by a committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. Richards, A'oerfan, with Mr. W. Evans (Brynamlwg) as scretary, and Mr. M. I Thomas, junior, as treasurer. k

MERTHYR MAY SHOW. FINE WEATHER, LARGE ATTENDANCE, RECORD ENTRIES. COMPLETE PRIZE LIST. The sixteenth annual Merthyr and District May Horse Show and Parade took place on Thursday in beautiful weather. The president (Mr. W. W. Meredith), vice-presidents, and committee are to bo congratulated upon the fact that they were favoured with King's weather, and in consequence there was a large attendance of spectators, and everything passed off successfully Mr. Henry Owen proved an ideal chairman of the committee, and the same may be said of Mr John Evans as vice-chairman. The committee was composed of Messrs. Thos. Powell, George, Hansard, J. D. Lloyd, Alf. (Davies, Jas. James, Wyndham Thomas, G. V. Jenkins, Percy Jones (The Chase), W. Trailor (Thomas and Evans), G. H. Evans (hay mer- chant), W. J Williams, Harry Warlow, Richard Winstone, \V Davies (coachbuilder), Tom Ro- gers, Stephen Leyshon, T L. Hopkins, A. Rey- nolds, W. R. Lewis, T. Gunter, J. Collins, J. Thomas (saddler), Tom Davies (cattle dealer), W. Millward, Harry Millward, Tom Harris, J. T. Davies, W. Holltun, and Hy Green. Mr. W. T. Jones was the secretary, and carried out his duties most efficiently. As in previous years there was a, procession in the morning, and local tradesmen deserve commendation for the appearance of their stock. All the animals looked exceedingly fit and well groomed, the trade vehicles were gaily decor- ated, and the drivers were suitably attired for the occasion. Headed by the Cefn Territorial Band, under the conductorship of Mr. E. Clin- ninrton, the procession started from the Ca- tholic Church, \-7n down Vulcan-road to Be- thesda-street, and Penry-street to Victoria- street, through Wellington-street, Picton-street, past the Turkish Baths, up through High-street, Pontmorlajs, and Park-place to Penydarren Park, The streets were crowded with specta- tors, tradesmen and others exhibited plenty of hunting, and the town presented a, holiday ap- pearance. During the afternoon the Cefn Ter- ritorial Band played a splendid programme of music. There was a record entry, there being no fewer than 262 competitions, and the judges declared that the animals were among the finest they had seen. The judges were Mr. D. M Storrar, F.R.C.V.S., Abergavenny; Mr. H. Yorath, Talybont; Mr. W. Porter, Ebbw Vale; trotting and galloping, Mr. Geo. Rogers, Cy- farthfa. Great interest was evinced in the jumping and the judges had no hesitation in awarding the first and second prizes to horses from Frome. Somerset. THE AWARDS. Pair oi Cart Horse;, and Trolley or Wagon, open to Brewers, Merchant:, Contractors, etc.. engaged for tradü purposes (1003.1),-1, 2, and groominp Giles and Harrap, Merthyr. Horie and Tipping Cart, general hauliers, builders, and coal dealers.—1, John Williams and Sens, Merthyr 2, James James, Eagle Inn, Merthyr; h c. John Jenkins, Canal Wharf, Merthyr; g, Rogers and Sons, Taff Cottage, Merthyr. llor-e and Cart, Wagon or Trolley, suitable for trade purposes (heavy), within the Corpora- tion area and Cefn (locai),-1 and g., Giles and Harrap, Merthyr; 2, Owen and George, Mer- thyr. Horse and Cart, Van or Trolley, suitable for general trade purpose0. hght (local); double prizes.—1 and g., John Royal Stores, Merthyr; la, Dl. Daviee, '.Vellington Bakery, Merthyr; 2 William Harris, Merthyr: 2a, T. K. Jerman, Dowlais; h c. M. Evan-, Son*, hay merchants; h c ii). T. E. Jones, ?ontmor- lais; g a., John Jenkirs, Canal WhaT. Horse ana Cart, hay, corn, flour, and potato merchants horse to be under 15 handi lIocal); double prizes; 1st given by Mr. W. ?farris; prize for grooming and general appoarancc given by Mr. Owen Watkins, manager of Messrs. W Harris, Merthyr; 2, John Evans, Royal Stores; h c, G. M. and R. Gunson; la" H. V. Reeves, Goitre; 2a., Heard and Sons, Penydarren; h c (a.), Jack Collins, Merthyr; g.a.. Henry Griffiths, Treharris; g., .7. H, John, Merthyr. rft.rso and Cart, or Wagon, tvine and spirit meToh-mts, bottiers, and asratcd water manu- facturers (heavy); local.—1, 2, and h c, Giles and Harrap: g., Thomas and Evan:, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, or Wagon, wine and spirit mcrchanrs. bottlers, and Berated water manu- facturers (light); local.—1, Owen and George; 2 and g., Hansard and Sons, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, or Van (any height); bakers and grocers; local.—1, Daniel Davies and Son, Wellington Bakery, Merthyr; 2, W. Harris, Merthyr; g.. John Evans, Royal Stores. Horse and Van, bakers and confectioners only; grocers not eligible; local; 1st prize, sil- ver cup. given by Aid. J. M. Berry; 2nd, given by Mr. T. Fisher, Newport.—1, T. E. Jones, Pontmorlais; 2, Daniel Davies and Sons; h c, W. Paulett, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, butchers omy; horses to be the property of exhibitor before the 1st of April, 1909; open to Corporation area and Cefn local. 2nd prize given by Mr. A. B. Bull; grooming and general appearance prize given by Mes:»r?. Hodges and &)0.-1. T. E. Jerman, Dowlais: 2, James Havard. Troedyrhiw; h c, Josoph Williams. Waterloo-street, Merthyr: h c, Mrs. E. Morgan. Dynevor-street. Horse and cart, fishmongers and greengrocers, horse to be 14 hands and ever; locaL-I. Jack Collins, Merthyr; 2. James Bryant, Dowlais; h c. A. E. Fisher, Merthyr; g., Morgan Ley- shon, Merthyr. Mare or Gelding, suitable for Agricultural purposes, the property of a tenant firmer en- gaged in farming pursuits only, and residing within a radius of ten miles of the Town Hall, Merthyr; Is prize, silver cup, given bv Mr. J. T. Harrap. -1 and 2, David Williams, Cyfarthfa Farm, Merthyr; h c and g, John Davies, Ynys- gored Farm, Aberfan. Horse and Cart or Van, for drapers, furnish- ers, and ironmongers; local-I, Thomas and Co., furnishers, Merthyr; 2, George Weblev, Merthyr: g.. John Jenkins. Canal Wharf. Mare or Gelding, 14.2 hands and under, most table for underground work; open; 1st prize given by Mr. James Price, Deri.—1, William Harris, Cefn, 2, H. W. Harris, Vaynor; h Co, Henry Griffiths, Treharris. Mare or Gelding, not over 15 hands, most suitable for underground work; open.—1, Wm. Harris, Cefn; 2, W. H. Price, Llwynyreos, Pontsarn. Horse and Cart, fishmongers and gTeen grocers, under 14 hands; local.—1, Geo. Web- ley, Merthyr; 2. Jeremiah Coneliy, Merthyr; h 0, Jack Collins, Merthyr; Ih Stephen Ley- shon, Merthyr. For Horses under 14.2 hands; to be driven; open,-1, T. E. Jerman, Dowlais; 2, D. Rees Jones. Aberdare; 3, Miss G. Millward, Pont- morlais, Merthyr. For Horses, 14.2 hands and over, to be oriven; open.—1, David Richards, Pontypridd 2. OJ. Davies and Son-, Merthyr; 3, Dr. S. Cromwell Jones, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, Van, Trolley or Wagon, for general or special purposes, and not having previously won a prize: local: prizes given by the Chairman (Mr. Henry Owen) 1, Henry Griffiths, Treharris; g., Probert Bros., Court Bakery, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, Van, Trolley, or Wagon, for general or special purposes, and not having previously won a prize local; prizes given by Mr. Henry Owen.—1, W. P. Powell and Co., G.W.R.. Dowlais; g.. E. Davies, Dowlais. For the best Horse and Cab, regularly plying for hire within the Corporation area.—1, R. Winstone, Merthyr; 2, Stephen yshon, Mer- thyr. One Mile Galloway Handicap, for Ponies, 14 hands and under; open.—1, George Williams, B!aenavon, "Little Eva"; 2. G. Richards. Heolgerrig, "Cwmglo Nancy"; 3, Jonathan Mathews, Dowlais Top, "Little Bessie." Horse and Trap not entered in any other classes; local; 1st prize, silver cup, given by Mr. C. H. Flooks.—1, Stanley Evans, Brynteg: 2, John Plews, Merthyr; 3, Dr. S. Cromwell Jones, Merthyr. Horse and Cart, milk vendors who sell milk regularly from door to door; Corporation area only, Cefn, Cwmtaff Fawr, and Vaynor; local. --1, Tom Jones, Galon Uchaf Farm, Merthyr; 2 and g., W, J. Williams, Glyndvrus, Merthyr. Cob, any height, to be ridden properly saddled.—1, D. Rees Jones, Aberdare; 2. D. Richards, Pontypridd; 3, T. E. Jerman, Dow- lais. For the best Saddle Horse, any height, to be ridden properly saddled local.—1, John Evans, Royal Stores; 2. James Havard, Troedyrhiw; 3, M. Warlow. Merthyr. Pony, 13.2 hands and under, used for general trade purposes, and worked regula rly; to be shown in harness (local); 1st prize, given by Mr J. Evans. Roval Stores; 2nd prize, given by Mr. G. H. Evans, hay merchant.—1, W. J. Williams, Glyndy-rus, Merthyr; 2, E. A. Jones Balaclava Stores, Dowlais. Pony, 12.2 hands and under, to be shown in saddle or harness: local.—1. Tom N. Lewis. Pontmorlais, W. Merthyr; 2. W. E. David, The Grange, Ab?rdare: 3. Mrs. E. Morgan, Dynevor-street, Merthyr. One Mile and a Quarter Trotting Handicap: saddle (open). -1, Jack Collins, Merthyr, "Irish Melly" 2, Jack Collins, Merthyr, "Little Willie." One Mile and a Quarter Trotting Handicap; harness (open),-nl. T. H. Davlcq, Aberdare, "Mn.ggie C": 2, Jack Collins, Mertbvr "Irish Molly." Horse to be driven in harness: 13-2 hands and under (open).—1, T. E. Jerman. Dowlais; 2, Miss G. Millward, Merthyr, "Forest Queen" 3, W. J. Williams, Glyndyrus,, Merthyr. Best Jumper over fences, to be decided by the committee (open).—1, Thomas Glencross, Garth, Frome, Somerset, "Blink Bonny"; 2, James Glencross, North End Stables, Frome, Somerset. "Kitty"; 3, Walter Grundy, Wor- cester, "Nomination." THE DINNER. The annual dinner was held at the Castle Ho- tel at night. Mr. W. W. Meredith presided, and he was supported on the cross-table by Mr. W. T. Jones, secretary: Mr. Geo. Rogers, vet., Cyfarthfa; Mr. Hy. Owen, chairman of Com- mittee; Mr. W. Lewis, decorator, Pontmorlais; Mr. E. Jones, treasurer; Mr. J. D. Lloyd" grocer, Brecon-road, and others. After the usual loyal toasts, the Chairman said that Mr. Lloyd George had put an extra, duty on tobacco, but being on the other side of the hedgfe polit- ical'y, he would declare duty "o" (loud laughter and applause). 1 j

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TERRITORIAL FORCE. ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 29TH, 1909. 5TH BATT.. THE WELSH REGIMENT. Merthyr Detachment.—Saturday, May 22nd: Parade at Drill Hall, 4 p.m., for tactical exer- cise. Programme of work for sixth week:— Monday, 24th (Merthyr) N.C.O.'s instruction, 8 p.m. Tuesday 25th (Dowlais), Wednesday, 26th (Merthyr). Company and recruit training, dress, drill order, 8 p.m.; night men 10 a.m. Thursday, 27th (Dowlais) Friday, 28th (Mer- thyr) Recruit training, 8 p.m. For duty Lieut. H. H. Southey, Sergt. C. Jones, Corpl. H. J. Lloyd, Bugler H. Wilkshire. Next for duty: Major F. T. James, V.D., Sergt. D. Jones, Corph E. Oliver, Bugler H. A. Jones.—(Signed) D. C. Harris, Capt., for Captain and Hon. Major, V.D., commanding Merthyr Detach- ment, 5th Batt. the Welsh Regiment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. Cefn (G Company).—Monday • Recruits train- ing, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday: Company training, 7.45 p.m. Thursday: Company training for night men, 10 a.m.; recruits training, 7.30 p.m. Friday: Signalling class, 7.45 p.m.—C. Hore Ruthven, Captain, officer commanding G Company, Brecknock Battalion.

j. DOWLAIS. I FEMININE FANCIES.—The extensive and spe- cially selected Whitsuntide show which Messrs. J. S. Davies and Co., High-street, are now making, invites comparison with the leading London houses. No department has been neg- lected, and the interests of their patrons have been studied to the utmost degree—in style and price. Ladies seeking absolutely exclusive creations in high-class millinery will find "just the thing" they require at their establishments. Every model is in charming taste and artisti- cally patterned on the most up-to-date and ap- proved designs.

FOCHRIW. CLOTHING AND BOOTS,- You will find at T, Fine and ('0.'8 the largest and most comprehensive Stock of Clothing and Boots in Wales. Men's suits from Its. lid. to 45* Youths' suits from 12s. 6d. to 26s. lid., well-tailored and well-fitting garments; always something new in Fancy Suits, tor little toys, at moderate prices.-T. FINE ùC CO., Pontlottyi). I.O.G.T.—The weekly meeting of the "Star of Fochriw" Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars was held at the Baptist Ves- try on Thursday evening week, and was presid- ed over by Chief Templar, Bro. Wm. Jones. It being question night, several questions were put, a,nd answered on various subjects. There was a good attendance, and all took part.

CEFN COED. RESCUE HOME, MKRIHYE TYDFIL. Street Collection on Saturday, May 2&th. Look out: for the boxes. Please help in this gpod work. OBITUARY.—We have to record the d-:ath, which happened with tragic suddenness on Sat- urday last, of Mrs. Mary Iteefe, wife of Mr. John Rees, 137, High street. Deceased had complained slightly for a few days previously, and had consulted Dr. Flood, but no one ever dreamt that the end was so near. Air?. Ree-s was of a quiet and very kind disposition, al- ways really to do a favour, and was in conse- quence highly respected by all her acquaint- ances. Great sympathy is felt with the family in their serious bereavement. On Wednesday the remain* were interred in Tabor Burial- ground, the Rev. Jacob Thomas, assisted by the Revs. L. J. Davios (curate) and J. Hathcen Davies, officiating.We also have to record the death of Mr. Rees Peters, High-street, which took place in the early hours of Thurs- day last. Mr. Peters was one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Cefn, having re- sided all his lifetime in the village. He had a very severe illness, but at one time it was hoped he would be able to pull through. In the beginning of the week, however, a turn for the worse sot in, and lie gradually sank. De- ceased was a deacon in the Moriah Methodist Church, where he had been a faithful life-long member. He was one of the peaceful onos of the earth, his voioJ being scarcely ever heard, but he was a weii-read man. and able to convey his thoughts intelligently to his fellow-men. His death will be seriously felt, not only by the member; of his family, but by the large [circle of frisndi outside.

CORRESPONDENCE. PUBLIC BATHS AT PENYDARREN. Sir,—I am overjoyed to find that the Corpor- ation contemplate Greeting a public bath. Let us hope now that they have taken the matter in hand, the bath will be one worthy of the Borough. Cleanliness, they say, is next to godliness; but it must be a long way behind in Merthyr, judging from the proportion of one • swimming bath to fifty odd chapels. That a clean rnind goes with a clean body is just as i true as the oft-quoted healthy mind in a healthy body; and we want both in Merthyr. So hasten, Bumble.—Yours, etc., NATATOR.

Rhymney Wesleyan Minister's Lodgings. UNSUCCESSFUL CLAIM BY LANDLADY. •At the Merthyr County Court, on Thursday, before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts, Mrs. Ann Griffiths, Bryn Cottage, Rhymney, sued the Rev. Isaac Evans, a Wesleyan Methodist Minister on circuit, for £ 13 17s. lid., balance due for lodgings, money let, etc.—Mr. Pulli- blank appeared for the pbintiff, and Mr. Ebs- worth for the defendant.—The plaintiff said that she was a widow, and that the defendant lodged with her for close npon two years. He came to her in August, 1904, and engaged two rooms, for which he agreed to pay 5s. a week. In addition, he agreed to pay 5s. a quarter for washing. She ?Jso lent him £ 4 10s. to enable him to attend a Wesleyan Conference in North Wales. This money she got from a neighbour to give to the defendant. In June last year the defendant, accompanied by the Rev. Peter Jones, came to her, and asked how much he owed. She showed him a book, in which all the sums owing had been entered, and the de- fendant, who took no exception to me account, paid her 5s., since when he had not given her anything. She had bought a shirt and a pair of boots for the defendant, but the latter had not repaid her.—Cross-examined. The witness said that she could not read, and the entries in the book were made by her son. She denied that the 5s. paid her by the defendant in June last was in settlement of the amount owing. The defendant received his salary every quar- ter, but he did not pay her every quarter.—Mr. Ebsworth Why have you been so long making this claim? The Witness: I thought Mr. Evans, being a preacher, was an honest man, like myself (laughter).—You have been making statements in Pontlottyn and district that Mr. Evans owed you a lot of monev:- Yes,-And you have brought this action to back up those state inents!-TI-ic witness made no reply.—John James, son of the last witness, spoke to mak- ing entries in the book.—Asked to explain why several leaves had been torn out of the book, the witness said that he could not.—The Rev. Peter Jones, Brithdir-street, Cathavs, Cardiff, said that during the time the defendant lodged with the plaintiff at Rhymney he was superin- I tendent Wesleyan Methodist minister of the circuit. In June last year he went with the defendant to see the plaintiff, and asked her what the defendant owed her. The plaintiff produced a book, which was examined bv the defendant, who disputed several items. The defendant gave her 5s., but witness did net, understand that it was in final settlement of the account.—Replying to His Honour, the witness said that, he went to the plaintiff because he had heard rumours in Rnymney that the defendant owed her £ 15.—Mr. Ebsworth said that the defendant's case was that he did not owe the plaintiff anything. When he left the plaintiff he owed her £ 2 5s. He subsequently paid £ 2, and the remaining 5s. in June last, when he was accompanied by the Rev. Peter Jones. The defendant denied that he borrow- ed JS4 10s. from the plaintiff to go to North Wales, and that he requested the plaintiff to make payments on his behalf.—The defendant 2a.ve evidence in corroboration, and denied that he wrote a letter (produced) in which reference was made to money owing.—His Honour, in giving judgment for the defendant, remarked upon the unsatisfactory state of the plaintiff's account book.

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Mr. Hy. Owen, in proposing the toast of < »e' Judges," expressed regret that the judges with the exception of Mr. Rogers, had been obliged to leave the town earlier in the even- ing. All who had attended the show would agree that the judges had had a very onerous duty to perform. It was really a. laborious duty, because the entries in the various classes had multiplied. The committee were determin- ed to raise the status of the show. They did not want Merthyr to take her hat off to any other town; they intended being on top of the poll. They were going up by degrees, and he trusted the townspeople would rally round the committee, and support them (applause).—Mr. Geo. Rogers, in responding, said the other judges told him that the show that day was the finest. May Show they had ever attended. The quality of the exhibits was excellent; the judges agreed that it was not a May Show, but a high quality horse show (applause). They also said that they had very great difficulty in iudging owing to the quality of the animals, because owing to the rules of the Society, they had to take defects—especially soundness—into consideration. He agreed it was time that Mer- thyr held a larger show, because it would be difficult to find a better quality horse than was to be found in the borough applause). Mr. Dd. Jones, Wellfield, Dowlais. proposed "Success to the May Show." He said he took the credit of being one of the founders of the Merthyr May Show. H had attended nearly all the meetings, and he was pleased to find' that the show was so ably conducted to-day (applause). He hoped to be of much sei-vice to the show in future years (applause). He coupled with the toast the names of Mr. Hy Owen, the secretary (Mr W. T. Jones), and Mr T. Powell. Mr. Henry Owen first responded, and he re- ferred as a lover of horseflesh to the quality of the horses they had seen in the show. He prophesied that future shows would be a credit to South Wales. He thanked the president for the work lie had done, referred to the interest taken in the exhibition by Mr. Dd. Jones, and the work done by the secretary.- -These crentle- men responded, as did also Mr. T. Powell. During the evening songs were suns: by Mr. Reece Price, Mr. Mat Delacey, and others, and Mr. Dai Davies, the whistler, also delighted the company.