The Merthyr Express

II I H The help of helps for all quick house work. In the laundry H it softens the water, helps the soapt bleaches white clothes, 8 v-os. »4»f brightens up colours and saves the rubbing. Carbosil the water for greasy pots and pans, washing up H dishes and cutlery. Carbosil in the bucket for whitening floors, H scrubbing tables, shelves, etc. Carbosil waste water to cleanse ■ and purify sinks and drains/ H Carbosil is a powder containing no soap; far stronger, ■9 handier and more effective than the old-fashioned lump soda. III -&d. and Id. tjfVS 4,268 PRIZES-AS,000 CASH-FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. i Kw For users of II Perfection" and II PiDkobolic" Soaps and w^yrfNte mil Carbosil "-send stamped addressed envelope for particulars. BlFACHllBf "OSEPH CROSFIELO a SONS, LTD., WARRINGTON. SODA Mr. E. T. Davies, F.R.C.O., Condu obor Merthyr and District Choral Society, Honorary Examiner and Local Representative Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, Member of Council of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, Local Secretary Trinity College, London; Music Master Merthyr County School, etc., etc., GIVES LESSONS IN Singing1, Organ and Pianoforte Playing, Harmony, Counterpoint, Orchestration, &c. PUPILS PREPARED FOR THE R.C.O., R.A.M., AND ALL RELIABLE EXAMINATIONS. Recent successes of Pupils include:—A.RC.O., L.R.A.M. (2), Advanced Honours Aesooiated Board R.A.M., R.C.M. Senior and other Certificates Trinity College, London; First and Special Prizes Royal National Eisteddfod, &c., &c. J5S1 oLnSSaon8 Fine 3-Manual Organ. ror Terms ST" CARTREFLE, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MR. W. J. WATKINS, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (PIANO) (Organist St. John's Parish Church, Conductor Dowlais Male Voice Party, Member Incorporated Society of Musicians, Solo Pianist and Accompanist), GIVES LESSONS IN- Singing, Organ and Pianoforte Playing, Harmony, Counterpoint, Musical Form, &c. -7 Engagements accepted for Organ Recitals, Concerts, Eisteddfodau, &c. For Terms apply 13, MORLAIS STREET, DOWLAIS; or at BURR'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, MERTHYR. Abercynon visited Mondays-3, Mountain Ash-road. I Burr's Music Warehouse, Merthyr, Tuesdays iyr"p TTT t PWTC (Organist and Choirmaster Market Square Church, ■A-TAXii# • JjXU V7 Local representative: London, College of Music. College of VI" iA late Conductor of the Merthyr Orchestral Society.) GIVES LKSSONS nt Violin, Organ and Pianoforte Playing, Theory, &c.. FOB TEBMS APPLY- Mr. W. Lewis, 35, Thomas Street, MERTHYR. D. W. DAYIES, F.T.S.C., A.R.C.O. PIANIST, ORGANIST, CONDUCTOR AND ADJUDICATOR, ORGANIST OF BETH ANT A, DOWLAIS (Successor to Mr. HARRY EVANS', TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, SOLO SINGING, HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, INSTRUMENTATION, &c. Pupils Prepared for all Merthyr Vale, Mountain Ash and Reliable Exams. Rhymney visited Weekly. Address GLASFRYN, PENYDARREN, MERTHYR I f I HAVE A TERRIBLE HKAOACHES AND AM SO BILIOUS AND SICK THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. There are thousands of Men and Women of all ages suffering so, making Life a burden. it it was known how effective HUGHES'S BLOOD PILLS are. no one would delay tt vnoment before taking them. These Pills act like a charm, and give immediate relief in the most severe attacks of HEADACHES, BILIOUSNESS, INDIGES. TION, DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS, IRRITA- BILITY. By acting on the Blood as "Eliey do, they remove the cause of Inactivity of the Liver and Kidneys, and cure BACKACHE CON- STIPATION, WIND. PILES, and all SKIN RASH. Read a few extracts from .letters re- ceived I cannot speak too highly of your "Hughes's Blood Pills. rney cured me of a severe Sick Headache, fous Biliousness, and Foul Stomach in a verv abort time.—C. James, Wigaa. I have been in a very weak state for months; severe pains in the Kidneys, Rheumatic pain in all my limbs, Headache, J? Stomach, with Wind and Indiges- my 'wholensystmbt Yo^ P°"°nin8 Blood JPill* pifmhrnkVTv' V*ry ort time.-W. Jones, Pembroke Terrace, Ponfcypool 1 have been a great sufferer'from Pain in the Head and Back with Wind and Indi- gestion. I was induced to try Hughes's Blooa Pills' They did me an extraordinary amount of good. Now I am quite well.^g&r&h PV.il. Iina K1 m Street. Ferndala. 1 I "r' -7 fhese Pills always do good, When buying see that this TRADE MARK, a Heart, —thus—is 08 each box, with- out which none is genuine. ASK for I Hughes's Blood Pills,' and take no Substitute. Sold by Chemists and A v qlp c. Stores at Is. lid., Zs. Vd. is. oa-, or senti vatas in P.O. or Stamps to Maker JACOB HUGHES M.P.S., L.D.S., Llanufacturine Chemist. PENARTH. CARDIFF, Have you anytninff to Sell? Advertise In our Want Columns, and it it aa vooti SO sold.

THE FEDERATED CHAMBERS OF TRADE. HALF-YEARLY MEETING AT PENAWriff. IMPORTANT QUESTIONS DISCUSSED. The half-yearly conference of the Federated Chambers of Trade of Glamorgan, Monmouth- shire, and Brecknock was hold at the Peaarth Hotel, Penarth, on Wednesday last, Mr. W. R. Edmunds, solicitor, Merthyr, presiding over a very large attendance, the numbers present and interest shown surpassing all previous re- cords. The Hon. Secretary (Councillor Isaac Ed- wards, Dowlais) read copies of letters which had been exchanged between himself and Mr. IT T. Richards, M.P., on behalf of the Miners' Federation in the matter of weekly pays at local collieries, Mr. Richards having written assuring the Federation that as far as the min- ers were concerned, they would be only too pleased to see a system of weekly pays coming into operation. Correspondence which had been exchanged with Mr. Gascoyne Dalziel, secretary of the Masters' Committee of the Coalowners' Association, was also read, in which reference was made to the clause affecting the payment of wa in the existing Conciliation Board agreement. The advisability of taking further action was discussed, several gentlemen present being of the opinion that it would be unwise to interfere while the present delicate negotia- tions were in progress, others being of the opin- ion that now was the best time for laying their views before both parties.—It was eventually resolved that fresh representations be made, drawing the attention of both sides to the great benefit that would accrue to all parties oonoerned, namely, employers and employed, as well as the traders who supplied the various communities with the necessities of life through the workers being privileged to receive their wages week by week instead of at longer per- iods. The question of the proposed removal of the Monmouthshire Assizes and Quarter Sessions tó Newport was discussed, and cowespondence with Mr. H. Stafford Gustard, clerk to the Monmouthshire County Council, duly approved of. Various questions affecting the railway rates and delivery arrangements in the Penydirren district of the Merthyr and Dowlais railway areas, and the inconvenience caused to traders through lack of proper facilities, was next con- sidered, and correspondence and reports of in- terviews with Mr. Upstone laid on the table. It wa-s reported that the action of the Feder- ated Chambers in support of the Brvnmawr e'r Chamber's endeavour to acquire better Post Office facilities had resulted in the Post Office authorities securing a sit-3. and that a new post- office would soon be put in hand. The matter of improved railway facilities on the Great Western Railway between Merthyr and Swansea, and on the Taff Vale Railway between Merthyr and Cardiff. and Merthyr and Abercynon, were next considered, and corres- pondence with the managers of these railways duly read and approved of. In the matter of the reform of the jury sys- tem. Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., had written caving an assuranca that the question was still having his attention, and a resolution of thanks to Mr. Morgan for his kind and continual In- terest was passed. The President, in his report, referred to the visitation of chambers, and congratulated the members upon the new accession of strength and the revival of interest shown by other chambers, who had for some time been showing a lack of interest in the work.. A letter was read from Mr. A. J. Howfield, Merthyr (hon. treasurer to the Federation), re- gretting his absence through indisposition, and a resolution of sympathy with him was passed. —The Treasurer's account was read and approv- ed of, as well as the bills submitted for pay- ment. EXTENDING BORDERS. The Secretary, in reviewing the work done since the last meeting, informed the members in detail of the steps which had been taken to interest the Chambers formerly affiliated with the Federation, stating that at the present moment the Federation consisted of twenty-one chambers. Five new chambers had joined dur- ing the last six months, and eleven other cham- bers were considering the question of joining. Thanks to the interest exhibited by the organ- isers of these chambers and the action of the members of the Executive of this Federation, there was every likelihood of their beinir duly registered before the next meeting (loud cheers). From figure which he had received from the secretaries of the various affiliated (hambN. the Federation had a membership of 1,600 member-, and a rateable value of over £ 90,000, so that. wh.gn a re^olu&oji w$g p&sgcci I by that meeting, it. would havo a strong body of weight behind it (applause). The next business on the agenda was a pre- sentation by Mr. J. Sutherland, Abercynon (past president), on behalf of the Federation, of a piece of silver plate to Mr. George Knill, Cardiff, late hon. treasurer to the Federation, who bad now retired after a period of twenty- one years' service.—Mr. Sutherland referred to the value of the services rendered by Mr. Ivnill at a time when most of the members present took very little interest in Chamber of Trade woik. In feeling terms, he wished Mr. Kniil life-long happiness te enjoy the esteem of his many friends (applause).—The Secretary also conveyed a message from Mr. John Plews, barrister, Merthyr, who for twenty years was secretary to the Federation, working in harness with Mr Knill. Mr. Plews regretted very Ir much that owing to being detained indoors by indisposition, he was unable to be present to pay a well-deserved tribute of appreciation to his friend and colleague, Mr. Knill.-Mr. J. G. Roes, Dowlais followed, as also did the Presi- dent, who complimented Mr Knill upon the sterling way in which he had maintained his interest by boing present at all the meetings during his term of office, with the exception of two.—In acknowledging the gift, Mr. Knill spoke a few feeling words, and said he would ever remember the kind sentiments expressed towards him (cheers). The question of revis:on of rules was next re- ferred to as a recommendation of the sub- committee, and it was agreed that a special committee be formed to consider the same with a view to bringing the rules up to date. A report of the recent conference in Merthyr in the matter of the suggested fusion of the Taff Vale, Rhymney, and Cardiff Railways- and an account of the subsequent interview with Mr. Beasley. in Cardiff, were read, and a resolution unanimously adopting the recom- mendations of such committee was passed — The President reported that Councillor Isa.-c Edwards and himself had that morning jour- neyed to Penarth from London, and were re- turning that night in order to be present in the House of Lords on the following day to give evidence in the matter of this fusion. NATIONAL FEDERATION. The Secretary gave a detailed report of the visit of tha President and himself as delegates to the National Chamber of Trade Session, held on the 24th of April in Gloucester, referring to the kind Welshman, Alderman Jones, who was president of the Gloucester Traders' Associa- tion, and the reception thev received at tho hands of the local Chamber. The business O¡5 cussed was dealt with in detail, and a ooO"t in- spiring sermon, having special reference to lb* part played by traders in the life of the nation. delivered at the Gloucester Cathedral by Dear. Spence Jones, was dwelt upon in eulogistic terms. A strong declaration was made in fav- our of the establishment of commercial courts to decide technical matters, rather than leave questions requiring a profound technical know- ledge to be discussed by common juries and judges having no special knowledge of com- mercial matters, as is the case at present. With regard to telephones, a committee was appoint ed to represent the small users of telephones, this committee being given instructions to watch the course of events, so that when the period for the surrender by the National Tele- phone Company of their vast business to the Government at the end of 1911 should arrive, it should be seen to that the new rates to be uni versally established should not be oppressive. —A resolution was also passed, approving of municipal telephones, it being pointed out to those members who were opposed .to municipal trading that this was not a question of munici- pal versus private trading, but municipal versus government trading. The experience of the country proved conclusively that municipalities and local authorities could deal with these matters more efficiently and much cheaper than the Government could.—An excellent paper was read by Mr. Thomas, Torquay, upon "Co-oper- ative Stores and Income Tax," and it was de- cided that copies of the paper be distributed among the various chambers.—A long discus- sion took place upon the coupon trade, and the great injustice which was being done to traders by this class of business, and also by the multiple shop system, provident associations. and proprietary clothing clubs, which merely put up shop-5 in districts with a view to getting from such districts all the money they possibly could, without in any form contributing to the benefit of the locality or helping to bear the burdens of public life; the managers of these shops being prohibited from taking an active and living interest in the various localities in Ic which they temporarily resided, their endeav- ours being confined to getting from the locality the maximum of money at the minimum of exp5n;e.—The question of street hawking and pedlars' licences was discussed, and also strong expressions of opinion given regarding the enor- mous increase in the rates imposed by the Board of Education upon local authorities.— Hearty approval was given to the objects of the Daylight Saving Bill, and support urged for the Territorial Army. In concluding, Councillor Isaac Edwards dwelt upon the im- mense power of the National Chamber of Trade. showing what a force it could be in the country .if all the chambers rallied loyally to its support, and by contributing to its funds enable the, most excellent officials of the National Chamber to carry out effectively the enormous amount of work entrusted to them. The question of the existence of the National 'Chamber was most important. This was a day of combines. On the one hand. they saw the creation of great monopolies and the forming °f trusts; and on the other extreme, the work- ers joining to put up co-operatives stores, which were nothing more than trading societies competing with the individual traders who had ing w Bo strenuously striven to maintain the suprem- acy of the country, and whose ability and ster- hn<r character had made Britain the commer- cial pride of the world. The National Cham- br sourrht to comb.no the individual trader and thre individual chamber into one solid, compact body, ready to fight for the interests of traders. Its growth had been phenomenal, and its potentialities were limitless; and although with barely twelve years of existence, it had Jtn affili- ated membership of over 100,000. The National Chamber was in every sense of the word national, and depended for its existence upon the chambers affiliated to it contributing to- wards its maintenance. The National Cham- ber, and any other similar organization, could no more do its work effectively without proper financial support than a motor-car could move without petrol. The reports were received with hearty ao clamation, and' it was resolved that the Secre- tary procure cSopies of the printed reports of the National Chamber meeting for distribution amonij the affiliated chambers.—Tho Secretary and President were again authorised to attend the meeting of the Executive Council, to be helli in Liverpool.

LOCAL CHAMBERS' RESOLUTIONS. A motion was submitted by the Barr— Cham- ber of Trado re telephone rates as follows:—■ "That in the opinion of this Federated Cham- ber, a reduction of the minimum rate for tele- phones from the present figure of E5 to ES per annum is desirable."—It was decided to refer this question to the National Chamber of Trade for forcing to its logical issue. A motion by the Brecon Chamber of Trade in the matter of shop assistants' legislation was next announced, but as the representative of that Chamber was not present, action herein was deferred. At the request of the Barry Chamber, it was resolved that the assistance of the Federated Chambers be given in thq matter of obtaining tourist tickets to Barry, it being pointed out j what a delightful aeaside report Barry is, and how beneficial it would be for all parts of the country to have ready access thereto. The motion of the Nelson Chamber of Trade, viz., "That the Federated Chambers assist the Nelson Chamber in their efforts to secure the construction of a new road between Nelson ana Gellvgasr." was severely criticised, the Bargoed members saying that to pass this motion would be a ipju^tiog Bar^ued aaU Geliv- j gaer.—It was decided to defer this to the next mooting. It, was resolved that the next meeting be held in Dowlais. The conference concluded with a hearty expression of thanks to the Chairman for KO ably presiding. THE BANQUET. At 6.30 p.m., the delegates were entertained by the members of the Penarth Chamber to a sumptuous banquet in the Penarth Hotel, over 150 sitting down to an excellent repast.—After the parsing of the loyal toasts. Mr. j. H. Lewis, Penarth, submitted "The Federated Chambers of Trade" in very happy terms, referring to the successful working of that body..— Mr. W. R. Edmunds (president) responded, and "ave an inspiring address with a view to arousing new interest in the Federation.—Mr. J. Sutherland proposed "Tho Town and Trade of Ponarth," which war, responded to by Mr. Guy.—Coun- cillor Isaac Edwards submitted "The Penarth Chamber of Trade," thanking them for then- kind hospitality, and referring to the indefati- gable efforts of Mr. T. J. Morgan, their secre- tary. in making everybody comfortable. Mr. Edwards referred to his ideal Chamber, point- ing out the work that should bo dealt with at our conferences, and giving a very lofty idea of th-x duties of members towards organizations of this kind.—Mr. J. T. Walker, president of the Penarth Chamber, responded.—After the reception of the toast of "The Visitors" sub- mitted by Mr. Isherwood, Penarth and re- sponded to in a most, humorous vein by Mr. W. W. Meredith, Merthyr, a very excellent business day was concluded. To MOTHERS.—Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrnphaa been used o*er fifty years by millions of mothers fof their children while teething, with perfect success. It will reliovo the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasing to taste; it predates natural quiot sleep, by felieveinu the child from pain. the littlo cherub awakes "as bright as a fcntten Of all chemists, It will reliovo the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasing to taste; it predates natural quiot sleep, by felieveinu the child from pain. 9-ie the little cherub awakes "as bright as a fcntten ? Of all chemists, is. lid. per bettia.

DOWLAIS AN INTKRRSTING DISPLAY —How K" Boots ate made, and what they- are made of We are exhibit- ing in our windows a choice selection of fine ekins o[ black and brown feather, as used in the manu- facture of "K" Boots and Shoes. Noto Address. W. R. WiixiAgs, 51a, High-street, Merthyr. J. JEREMIAH, riuaibor, Gas Fitter, AND Honse DecOMtor, 5. North-street, Dowlais. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. Also open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. Note the address, 5, North-street, Dowlais. GaRu Suow or CLOTH ISO for Spring Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES, 115. lligh-strcet, Dowtai- Boys, Youths', and Men's Suits in gieat variety. An inspection invited. Hats, Caps, etc. in ttifc newest shapes. Yc Housemaids and Wives, why bother year lives Jn rubbing rour tables and ihairsV Your strength do not waste, use BAGLET'S "Y UOREU" paste, ouch labour and worry it spares. By rubbing all day, no wonder you say lour bodies are reeking with 'pain; Now take the advice we give without price- Don t rub without Bagley's "Y Gorcu" again. RESCUE HOMK, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Street Collection on Saturday, May 29th. Look out for the boxes. Please help in this good work. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.—Tho -'London Ga- zette" notifies the dissolution ot partnership of Da,v Id J. Griffiths and Samuel Jones, carry- ing on business as Griffiths and Jones, at Cash Stores, 3, North-street. Dowlais. IILILII to raise the fallen. Street collection for Rescue Home on Saturday, May Hudi, i9oD. OUTING.—The Dowlais Office Statf ot IVIOSRA. Guost, Keen, and Nettlefolds, Ltd., had an en- joyable outing on Wednesday, under the most auspicious circumstances. They journeyed by the London and North Western train to Aber- gavenny (special coaches being reserved by Mr. Bayns, stationmaster), thence by motor to Tin- tern Abbey, where a delightful day was spent. Altogether the party numbered about fifty ORGAN AND PIANOFORTE TUNING.—Mr. Han- del Evans (forme.iy with Mr. W. Burr) has commenced business on his own account as an organ and pianoforte tuner and repairer. Ho has had considerable experience in those capaci- ties, and that fact alone should prove an exoel- recommendation, whilst he is deserving of public patronage as being the only resident townsman so engaged. Communications may be -ddreg--d either to 29, Broad-street, or Beet- hoven House. WELSH CHURCH VESTRY.—At the annual ves. try meeting, the Rev. Ll. M Williams, R.D. .Kector) presiding.—The accounts, which had been duly audited, were presented by Mr. John j66-3' wa/d€n-—Two sidesmen had passed away during the year, and the vestry added Messrs^ William Francis and John Pope to the roll of sidesmen.—Mr. John Rees was reelected war- den, and a vote of thanks to all the Church workers for their labours during the year was passed. ASCENSIONTIDE SERVICES.—Yesterday (Thur&- day) being Ascension Day, services were held at the Parish Church and Mission Churches. The Holy Communion was administered at the Parish Church at 7 and 8 a.m. There were early celebrations also at the Welsh Church and at Pant. Matins were said at 11 a.m., and ser- mons preached by the Rector and assistant 0'«rgy. The evening services were well at- tended. and the continued improvement in the observance of this day is very encouraging. T 1 KMIMOKIAL.—The testimonial fund to Rev. .»iorice Jones is being closed at the end of i-ftjs week, and the presentation meeting will take place on Thursday, May 27th, at 8 p.m., presided over by the Rector of Dowlais (Rev. ft i ii, ^lliams). The committee wish to thank the many friends who have already sub- scribed. and would still be pleased to receive any further subscriptions which may be for- I*?" j treasurer Coun. R. P. Rees. All Vf A subscribers are cordially invited to ^ocu ? Presentation meeting. Already about i-ao nas been received. Mr. Jones is well de- serving of it a]j) an(j more. His la^ official Sun- day duties, etc., at Pant where he will be greatly missed, will be on Whit-Sunday, as he j leaves for Monmouthshire the first week in June. OUDDEN I>EATH.—A well known and familiar chMacte: in the person of Mr. Edward Powell ("Ned y Gof"), died suddenly on Tuesday even- ing at his residence at Cwmbargoed. The de- ceased, who had been employed as a shoeing smith at Long Work Pit, for nearly 30 years. came to the surface about 11 a.m., in company with a fellow-smith, Mr. Joshua Owen. 'He then complaiend of a slight abdominaJ pain. and later in the day went to bed, although exhibit- ing no symptoms of a serious nature. Shortly before 7 o'clock, however, Mrs. Powell heard a noise, and on proceeding to the bedroom, found deoeased in a state of collapse, and he expired almost immediately. The deceased was about 55 years of age, and a native of Newbridge-on- Wye. In his youth, he was a remarkably skil- ful athlete and sprinter, and won numerous prizes on the track. Even with advancing retained much of his prowess, and in old men's" was a frequent and success- ful competitor. IRISH MEETING. A meeting of the Thoe. Davis branch of the United Irish League of Great Britain was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, on Sunday, Mr. John O'Sullivan (president) in rvu n-1 r- Messrs. Joseph Caughlin, Daniel u oulJivan, and John Tueohig were elected as dele8ates to the annual convention to be held afc. Manchester on May 29th. A strong com- mittee was selected to canvass every fortnight instead of every week as before. A subscrip- j was received from Dr Brennan, and the secretary was instructed to thank the doctor in the name of the committee for the same. Mr. Daniel Hennessy. member of the executive councif., gave a very entertaining Jecture on the progress of the Irish Parliamen- tary Party in the House of Commons, and ex- horted^ the Irish people of Dowlais to join the United Irish League, for it was only by combin- ation and supporting the Irish Parliamentary y that they could ever expect to gam Home K-uie for Ireland. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. PROPERTY SALE—Mr. F. A. Phillips, auc- tioneer etc., Merthyr, held a successful sale of leasehold properties at the Royal Exchange Hotel, Brecon-street, on Tuesday evening. M.T. William Henry, Dowlais, purchased for 2300 J° ii- conslsting of three messuages or dwelling houses known as Nos. 54, 55, and 56, Francis-street, Dowlais, let at monthly rentals amounting yearly to JBol 4s., and held under a a 161,111 99 {rom August 2nd. at a combined annual ground rent of H2 2s 8d. For £ 375, Mr. D. Davies, Merthyr, secured Lots 4 to 10, which comprised two messuages or dwelling houses, known as Nos. 36 and 37, Upper North-street. Penydarren, let at monthly rentals amounting yearly to JB18 4s. and five messuages or dwelling-houses, known as Nos. 149, 150, 151, 152, and 153, Gibson-row, Penydarren, producing monthly rentals amount- ing to £ 55 18s. per annum, the whole of these lots being held under a lease for a term of 99 years from March 25th, 1840. at the yearly ground rent of £ 5 2s. 10d. The solicitors for the vendors were Mr. W. R. Edmunds. Mer- thyr, and Mr. William Thomas, Aberdare. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The quarterly meet- ing of the Society was hold in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday, Mr. H. Jones (president) in the chair. The report stated that the sales amounted to B4,787 63. Id.. an increase of B340 4s. 6d. on the corresponding period of last year. The membership now stood at 508. and the share capital at E2,564 Os. 9id., an increase of gVl over the corresponding quarter of 1908. The net profit after providing for all working expenses and allowing JE44 10s. for depreciation of buildings and fixtures amount- ed to £ 433 16s. Hid., which the committee pro- posed to distribute a8 follows: Dividend to members. JB358 10s.; to non-members, £ 5; to plate-glass insurance, £ 5; horse insurance fund, £ 15; erection of new ovens, £ 30; and to tne reserve fund, 220 fn ll £ d. The reserve fund now stands at £ 651 Is. lid. A donation of El Is. was granted to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and £ 1 Is. to the Orphan Fund of the Amalgam- ated Society of Railway Servants.-A resolu- tion to subscribe towards the Labour Repre- sentation Committee was ruled out of order.— Messrs. John Daviee, J. E. Davies, W. Collins, and George Humphreys were elected on the committee.

"L- Gwernllwyn Church, Dowlais. DEPARTURE OF REV. EDWARD JONES, M.A., B.D. VALEDICTORY SERVICES. Outside the immediate circle of his direct spiritual influence as pastor of Gwernllwyn Welsh Congregational Church, Dowlais, many sincere and heartfelt regrets will be shared at the departure of the Kev. Edward Jones, M.A., B.D., from the town for another sphere of Christian labour. Just a month has elapsed since the rev. gentleman intimated to the offi- cers and members his acceptance of the invita- tion he had received to the charge of Christ Church, Rhyl, in succession to the late Rev. J. Pandy Williams. During his four years' residence in the place Mr. Jones has won for himself the deep regard and respect of the community generally He came to Gwcrn. II wyn-his first pastorate—with a brilliant aca- demic record, and an enviable reputation as a gifted and cultured preacher, which he has more than enhanced. Indeed, it is felt that the rev. gentleman is destined to achieve still greater distinction. and attain to the coveted eminences of the denomination of which he is so worthy a representative. The rev gentleman's career has been one long uninterrupted run of successes. Whilst a youth at Dinas Cross, Pem., whither he had removed from his native place, Nantines, Car- diganshire, at an early age with his parents, he won a county scholarship. Subsequently he spent twelve months at Carmarthen Presby- terian College. Being awarded a bursary, he was enabled to enjoy a course at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he re- mained for nearly five years. During this pe- riod he not only gained the degress B.A., with honours, and 13. D. (Wales), but the M.A. de- gree of the University of London, with hon- ourj. At the University of Oxford, where he afterwards pursued his studies at Mansfield Col- lege, of which Dr. Fairburn was principal, he also'graduated as B.A. It was during this' pe- riod that Mr. Jones was approached by Gwern. llwyn CSiurch with a view of filling the vacant pastorate. Whilst accepting the call he was unable to enter upon his duties until the com- pletion of his tenure, he.rly twelve months afterwards. On the occasion of the rev. gen- tleman's pastoral oversight, Dr. Fairburn paid a signal honour to his brilliant student by spec- ially attending the service, and himself deliv- ering the charge. On -the happy event of his marriage since coming to Dowlais, the rev. gentleman was made the recipient of a hand- 6ome testimonial from the Gwernllwyn friends, who manifested their esteem and appreciation by the presentation of a roll-top desk and a purse of gold. whilst to Mrs. Jones, who has also gained a wide-spread good feeling, was given b a chaster-designed silver tea and coffee service. In the work of the Free Church move- ment the Rev. Mr. Jones has been actively iden- tified not only in the town and district, but as a speaker at the county and national confer- ences, whilst in other ways his service was ever ready in the interests and well-being of the public. The termination of the Rev. Edward Jones's association with Gwernllwyn Church took place on Surniiv, when the rev. gentle- man preached :i..3 valedictory sermons to very largo congregations, both morning and even- ''l. fiis discourse in the morning was based on the 12th v., i. chap., 2 Cor., "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abun- dantly to you-wards." After a masterly and lucid introduction, he exhorted the congrega- tion to submit, or put to the test, their lives under threo great searchlights: The testimony of conscience, the testimony of public opinion, the testimony of the Day of Judgment; or, in other words, personal, social, and Divine judg- ments. One striking phrase was that "if con- science had power, as it had authority, it would I rule the world." The sermon throughout was listened to with rapt attention. The evening's sermon was based on Mat., 24th chap., and 44th verse: "Therefore, be ve also ready; for in such an hour as you think not, the Son of Man cometh." Not for many years has such gloom been cast over the church owing to the passing hence of so many of its oldest and most prominent elders and members, and a more appropriate sermon oould not have been given. Ernest, intense, full of pathos and suc- cor, and truly can it be said the message de. livered in so worthy a manner, was of the Lord. This brought to a crose a memorable Sunday, and a successful pastorate of over four years' duration. In the after meeting a large num- ber of speakers, with much warmth and tender- ness, referred to the excellent work done during Mr. Jones's ministry, and the beautiful char- acter borne by him—self-abnegation, candour, earnestness and sincerity being traits apparent to all. In response, Mr. Jones feelingly return- ed thanks for the excellent hearing given him Sunday after Sunday, and for the kind senti- ments expressed both with regard to himself and family, and Gwernllwyn Church would al- ways have a warm corner in his heart. In conclusion, he wished the church heaven's richest blessings, and God's guidance in the future. During the day Mr. Jones was the recipient of several choice mementoes as tokens of the esteem and admiration of his many-sided quali- ties, and on behalf of the staff of the Gwern- llwyn Junior School, Miss Annie P. Davies, the superintenden4 presented him with a gold scarf pin. The scholars and teachers were deeply touched by the words of thanks express- ed by their pastor. Later another interesting presentation took place at the Gellifaelog branch school. The scholars and teachers had come together in large numbers to bid farewell to the rev. gentleman, and could not let the op- portunity go by without expressing in a tangi- ble form tbeir appreciation of his work among them. On behalf of the school, Mr. David Richards, the superintendent, having referred in kindly terms to the impending departure of Mr. Jones, called upon Mr. David Thomas, the oldest member, to present Eluned, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, with a hand- somely bound volume of Tennyson's poems. Another of the founders of the ecnool, Mr. Mor- gan Williams, in a short and pithy speech, handed Mrs. Jones a choice copy of the English Congregational Hymnal, and lastly Mr. D. R. Davies, in presenting Mr. Jones with a beau- tiful silver mounted walking stick, suitably in- scribed, wished him God-speed in his new sphere of activity. During the meeting touch- ing references were made both by Mr. Jones and others to the loss sustained by the school by the tragic death of Mr. William Davies, Gell- ifaelog House, a most devoted teacher and ex- superintendent ,who was buried on the Satur. day previous. In returning thanks on behalf of himself, wife, and daughter. Mr. Jones was deeply moved, and expressed much satisfaction at the loyalty and kindness extended him at all times. He bade the little children and elder scholars farewell, and the scene was a tuoching one. Mr. Jones was also thanked by Messrs. D. S. Davies and Tom Williams for his excellent gift of books to form the nucleus of a circulating library in connection with the school. The meeting was brought to a close by sinking, "Thy Blessing, Heavenly Father." Mr. and Mrs. Jones have also received numer- ous and valuable present from members of the r hurch, and they both carry with them cordial good wishes for the future. The rev. gentle- man begins his ministry at Rhyl on Whit-Sun- day.

Bicycle Theft at Neath. DOWLAIS CONSTABLE COMPLIMENTED. William Williams, a labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged at Neath on Monday with stealing a bicycle, value L5. the property of Mr. Joseph Campbell, Briton Ferry, from out- side the House of Lords Hotel on the 10th inst. As recorded in our last issue, P.C. Walter Stubbs, of the Dowlais Division of the Merthyr police, saw the prisoner wheeling the bicycle up High-street, and he stopped him and ques- tioned him. The officer was not satisfied with prisoner's answers, and took him to the Dow- lais Police Station. Prisoner said he had bought tho machine at Llanelly, but afterwards admit- he had stolen it from Neath, as he wanted to get to Blackwood that night. Sentence of two months' imprisonment with hard labour was passed. The Chairman of the bench (Mr. W. B. Trick) complimented the Dowlais officer upon his smart capture.

Dowlais District of Miners. MONTHLY MEETING. Mr. John Williams (president) occupied the chair at tho monthly meeting of the Dowlais District of Mines, which was held at the Clar- ence Hotel, Dowlais, on Monday There was a full attendance of delegates, all the constitu- ent lodges being represented. A proposal was raised in favour of the payment for attending evening meetings, and it was agreed to place the matter before the branches, minus the re- commendation of the disttict.-The Secretary (Mr*Dd. Thomas) was authorised to issue cir- culars in reference to increased contributions, the same to be delivered to the workmen on Tuesday morning next, the 25th inst., and these to be followed on Thursday by the distribution of voting papers, which would be collected and counted that evening. Reporting upon the condition of the district, the secretary pointed out that there was still a number of men out of compliance, and in view of this fact it was resolved to call the defaulters to make themselves clear on the books by the end of the month.—An appeal for financial assistance from the Amalgamated So- ciety of Musicians was deferred to the next meeting for corisideratioji.-Tlie lodges who had not yet complied with the request were urged to send in without delay the names of suggested speakers at the annual demonstra- tion, in order that the executive committee might make the necessary arrangements forth- with. With regard to the Miners' Sick Fund it was recommended to the lodges that they em- power the district to convene a mass meeting on an early date, so that the question of con- tributing on the poundage system, or by I means of a fixed sum per head, should be fully discussed and determined. Coun. John Davies (miners' agent), in his report for the month, stated that 43 cases for compensation had been dealt with. Disputes which had not yet fceen settled hll IIrien in respoct to the cutting price at Bedlinog, Little Vein, and Fochriw NOi 2 Red Vgic, and that the men, ojjcaberuig j

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