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ESTABLISHED 1858. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MESSES. H. W. Harris & Son CMr. WT.VDHAM J. PRI CHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), BEG to direct attention to their conveniently- situated AUCTION MART, where they carry Dn Business as AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and GENERAL AGENTS. w t Consignments of all kinds of Marketable Goods are received for Sale, and disposed of as expeditiously asd advantageously as possible. Sales of Household Furniture are held at frequent periods, and special facilities offered for the disposal of Miscellaneous and Surplus Effects. Sales of Property conducted. Auction Mart. Court-street, Merthyr Tydfil. SALE NO. 360. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1909. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. BALE OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, PIER GLASSES and EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son (MR. WTNDHAM J. PRICHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers Institute), WILL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious and convenient AueMofi Mart, as ahove, the FIRST WEDNFSDAT li* EVERY MONTH, a large and varied assortment of very superior Household Furniture and Appointment.. Included in the above Sale will be a quantiby of Picture Postcards, Fancy Jewellery, and Fixtures seized under execution by the High Sheriff of Glamorgan. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every eare taken to give satisfaction. The Sale will commence at Two o'clock in the Afternoon. Punctual attendance is respectfully requested. Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil ESTABLISHED 1875 J. LLOYD ATKINS (Fellow of the Auctioneers, Institute), AUCTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER. GElXJFAEIiOG COTTAGE, DOWLAIS Valuations !or Probate, Administrations, and M ort gages, aiao for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, &c Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED DOWLAIS. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A LL those TWO LEASEHOLD DWELLING- J\ HOUSES and PREMISES, with Gardens, situate and being N o. 48 and 49, Berry Square, Dowlais. These premises produce the yearly rental of 12199. Od., and are held under a lease for a term of 99 years from the 2nd of August, 1851, subject to the annual ground rent of Sl Is. 8d. Further particulars from Mr. J. LL. ATKINS, Auctioneer, &c., Dowlais. j F. A. PHILLIPS, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT., VALUER & HOUSE AGENT. Public Auditor under the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893. Agent for the chief Life, Fire, and Accident Insurance Companies. OFFICE ———— 34, Victoria Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL. L. CUNNINGHAM \'t AUCTIONEER, ACCOTJNTAHT, VALUER & FINANCIAL AGENT, 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Spttiality-MORTGAGE LOANS ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES (Evan 1. Phillips, Assoc. Auctioneers' Institute) AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGENTS, HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS, SURVEYORS U the Largest Buildinc Societies in the Kingdom. BALES conducted of House Property, Shares, Land- ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Trade Stocks, and Household Furniture. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. Head Office- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BARGOED. Telephone-P.O. No. 59 Bargoed J. GRAY & SON, FLORISTS AND rSEEDSMEN, MERTHYR, "FIRST PRIZE WINNERS at MERTHYR and TROEDYRHIW for BEST WREATH, BOUQUET, and LADY'S SPRAY.. A large variety of fA R T I Fie I A J. WREATHS From 5s. upwards; also a good selection of FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS in Stock. ) B Y S E A SUMMER TOURS To GLASGOW, FIRTH OF CLYDE, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS, BELFAST. PORTRUSH, NORTH OF IRELAND, ISLE OF MAN, From BRISTOL, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, and NEWPORT. CIRCULAR TOUR to Glasgow, Edin- burgh, London, &c. Guide Book and all particulars Free from ALEX. GREGOB, 13, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. WHITE STAR LINE ROYAIv MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING SOUTHAMPTON-CHERBOURG— QUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK ROYAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Queenstown Westbound, and Plymouth Eastbound. TBCTOMC Wed., June 2 ADRIATIC Wed., June 9 And Regularly Thereafter. LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. BALTIC Friday, .June 4 j CYMRIC Sat., June 12 AftAti* Friday, June 11 CYMRIC Sat., July 10 And Regularly Thereafter. WHITE STAR-DOMINION CANADIAN SERVICE.. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL Largest Steamers in Canadian Trade. LACRENTIC, Thur., June 3 I MEOANTIC, Thur,, June 17 DOMINION-, Thur., June 10 | OH-AWA Thur., May 27 For further particulars apply to Local Agents; or to ISMAY. IMRIE & CO., 30, James-street Liver- pool- Southampton: 1. Cockspur-street. S.W., and 38. Lcadenhall-street. London. E.G. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS TO BOSTOX. VROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWM. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. Lneitaniiv Sat., May 29 Saxonia — Tues., June 1 Mauretania Sat,, Jane 5 I Ivernia Tues.,Jnnel5 CANADA FAST ROUTE SPECIAL RATES. For further particulars appi.v to Local Agents; or U THE CUNARD. STEAMSHIP COHPAOT, WI}., 1Jv..rI., 1 AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs. J. M. BERRY and SON. June 2Propert;ies, Aberfan and Merthyr Vale. Messrs. EDWARDS BROS. June 14—Leasehold Premises at Merthyr. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. June 2-Furniture at Auction Mart, Merthyr. Moy Road, Aberfan. and Sarah Street, Merthyr Vale. SALE OF LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son (Mr. H. SEYMOUR BERRY, A.A.I.) H A V E received instructions to SELL by jTjL PUBLIC AUCTION at the ABKRFAN HOTEL, Aberfan, on WEDNESDAY, June 2nd. 1909, at 7.30 p.m., subject to the Common Form Conditions of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society, the following valuable Leasehold Dwelling-houses, NAMELY :— LOT I.-All that Dwelling-house and Premises known as No. 9, Moy-road, Aberfan, now in the occupation of a monthly tenant, at a rental amount- ing yearly to £ 14 (is. (tenant paying rates and taxes). These Premises are held for a term of 99 years, from the '29th day of September, 1902, subject to tne annual ground rent of £ 1. LOT 2.—All that Dwelling-house and Premises, known as No. G, Sarah-street, Merthyr Vale, now in the occupation of the owner. These Premises are held for a term of 99 years, from the 1st day of May, 1884, subject to the annual ground rent of 7s. 6d. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers' Offices, 36, Victoria-street, Merthyr Tydfil; or to WM. REES EDMUNDS, Esq., Solicitor, Merthyr TydfiL EDWARDS BROS." I D. H. Edwards-Isaac Edwards, Auctioneers, Accountants, AND Estate Agents, CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, DOWLAIS, AND CENTRAL CHAMBERS, OVER GUNSON'S STORES, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthys Office. MERTHYR TYDFIL, SALE OF THE OLD ARMOURY, WELLINGTON STREET. Messrs. Edwards Bros. (D. H. EDWARDS-ISAAC EDWARDS, A.A.I.) ARE instructed to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the COWBRIDGE ARMS. Mer- thyr Tydfil, on MONDAY, 14th June, 1909, at 8 p.m., subject to the Common Form Conditions of Sale of the Merthyr and Aberdare Incorporated Law Society and such conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, all that Leasehold Building and Premises, known as the OLD ARMOURY, Wellinsrton- street, Merthyr Tydfil, held upon lease for 99 years from the 1st May, 1842, at an annual ground rent of .£6 17s. lid. The Premises have an area of 331 square yards, with a frontage to Wellington-street of about M feet, and an average depth of about 50 feet, with a front entrance to the yard from Wellington-street, j and also a cart entrance to the rear. The House accommodation is as follows:— Basement: EJcchen, fitted with range and wa.,h. up: pantry; two large storerooms, each 20ft. 9in. by lift. lWn. Ground Floor: Large Assembly-room, parlour and sitting-room, with vestibule and long passage. First Floor: Three bedrooms. Yard: Match-boarded storeroom, coalhouse, and usual conveniences. For further particulars apply to Messrs. F. JAMES and SONS. Solicitors, Merthyr Tydfil; to Messrs. BELK, COCHRANE & BELK, Solicitors, Post Office Chambers, Middlesbrough; or to the AUCTIONEERS, Cambria Chambers Dowlais. and Central Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. MR. E. THOMASY AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT, TREDEGAR. Office Cartrefle, Sirhowy. Rents and Debts Collected. Mortgage Loans negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. Preparation of Bankrupt Statement. of Affairs, Probate, &c., &c. INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EFFECTED TREDEGAR VALLEY. THOMAS JONES, Accountant, Auditor, House and Estate Agent. ,I 'I Tradesmen's Books Posted and Audited. Rents i and Debts Collected. Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs. Arrangement with Creditors. Agent for the Chief Life, Fire and Accident Insurance Companies. Secretary to the Tredegar and Dis- trict Permanent Money Society. Office-86, Commercial Street, Tredegar WI T. ONES, 50, High Street, Merthyr, Auctioneer & Accountant, HOUSE, INSURANCE AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT. TRADESMEN'S Debts Bought or Collected. JL Rents Collected. Arrangements with Credi- tors. Preparation ef Bankruptcy Statements ef Af- fairs. Traders' Books Posted and Audited. Agent for Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. CHARLES L. STEWART ACCOUNTANT and AUDITOR, VALUER, HOUSE and ESTATE AGENT MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER Tradesmen's Debts Bought or Collected, Rents Collected. Accounts Regularly Posted by Special Contract. Profit and Loss Accounts and Income Tax Claims Prepared, Quarterly and Annual Audits Undertaken, Bankrupts' Statements of Affairs, Arrangement with Creditors, Valuations for Probate, etc. Agent for the Chief Life, Accident, Fire, and Plate Glass Insurance Companies. Offices :-MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. "CHARLES M. DAVIES, BUILDING SURVEYOR AND VALUER, (Liceused 20 Years). MORGAN TOWN, MERTHYR. OFFICES :-112, HIGH STREET. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND QUANTITIES. APPRAISEMENT FOR PURCHASES. TRANSFERS AND DILAPIDATIONS. Surveyor to the Merthyr New and Improved Build. ing Society, the Merthyr Working Men's Building Society, and the Star-Bowkett Building Society. r«nO the Stationary Trade, .Special Lines. Lyons' IUr. I ink, Id. bottles 8d. perdea,^H,Wi Sowtfw*$&>n»s The Licensing Act, 1904. NOTICE OF PRINCIPAL MEETING. COUNTY BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Principal Meeting, to be held pursuant to the Licensing Rules by the Compensation Authority for the above area, will be neld at the TOWN HALL, Merthyr Tydfil, on MONDAY, the 21st day of June, 1909, at 10.30 m the Forenoon.. And NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Compensation Authority will at the Meeting be prepared to hear with reference to the renewal of the Licenses of the several premises specified in the subjoined'list all these persons to whom, under the Licensing Act, 1904. they are bound to give an opportunity of being heard: that is to say, the person interested in any licensed premises in question, and, unless it appears to the Compensation Authority unnecessary, any other persons appearing to them to be interested in the question of the renewal of the License of those premises. LIST OF LICENSED PREMISES. Name and Situation of Premises. Nature of License. Licensee. 1 Heath Arms, Bridge-street, Treedyrhiw Alehouse Samuel Jones 2 Llwynyreos, Abercanaid ••• — — Alehouse David Bevan 3 Plantation Inn, Pontyrhun. Trobdyrhnv • — -fjehouse David Jones 4 White Hart, Quakers Yard Alehouse Thomas John Morgan 5 Boot, Sand-street, Dowlais •" gecrhouse HenryJarman 6 Devonshire Arms, High-street, Dowlais — — •* Beerhouse — Job Williams 7 Parrot, Quarry-street, Merthyr Tydfil Beerhouse Alfred Parry 8 Plymouth Arms, Plymouth-street, Merthyr Beerhouse Samuel Gater 9 Royal Arms, Penydarren-road, Merthyr Tydfil Beerhouse > John Edwards Pnce 10 Stag and Pheasant, George-street, Georgetown Beerhouse Thomas Davies D. REES LEWIS, Clerk of Compensation Authority. Dated 24th May, 1909. County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. HAY AT CEFN AND FFRWD CEMETERIES, THE Council invite Tenders for the above. The person whose Tender is accepted must cut and remove the Hay. Tenders, marked Hay." must reach the under- signed not latet than Saturday, the 5th Juue, 1909. T. ANEURYN REES, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, 21st May, 1909. —. in To Builders. TENDERS are invited for carrying out Alter- ations and Repairs to Cefn-y-Forest Farm, near Treharris. Drawings and Specifications can be seen at the office of the undersigned. Sealed Tenders endorsed Cefn-y-Forest Farm to be sent to L. I. KEMPTHOKNE, Esq., Solicitor, Neath, on or before June 9th, 1909. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. EDMUND REES, Architect and Surveyor. Gernant, The Walk, Merthyr Tydfil, May 28th. 1909. To Building Contractors. fTHENDERS are invited for making ALTERA- I TIONi and ADDITIONS to BETHANIA CHAPEL, DOWLAIS, and erecting New Schools &c., in connection therewith. Plans and Specification may be seen and Bills of Quantities obtained at the OFFICES of the under- signed, on payment of a deposit of Two Guineas, which will be returned on receipt of a bona-tide Tender. Endorsed Tenders to be sent to the Secretary, Mr. GEO. HICKS, 25, Victoria-street, Dowlais, not later than June 15th. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. E. A. JOHNSON, F.R.I.B.A., Architect, Merthyr Tydfil. May 25th, 1909. To Architects, Engineers, Builders, ie. IF you require a perfect DAMP-PROOF COURSE for foundation Walls, &c., use pure BITUMEN or ASPHALTE. Made in rolls and all widths ready for uee. Carriage paid to any station. Samples and prices post free. POOLE BROS., READING. To Builders and Contractors. BEFORE Placing your orders for Best WELSH ROOFING SLATES drop a card asking for prices to W. J. DAVIES, Slate Merchant, 10, The Square, Blaenau Festinfag, fterfh Wales BRIGHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, CLIFTON, BRISTOL. BO A TfniNG-House for Boys. Healthy situation, H close to Downs; 270 feet above sea leveL Larsre and airy rooms. Modern Principles of WhfrtaKnn Individual attention. Fees moderate. Hnmfi Pnmforts. Recent Successes and Illustrated Prospectus from the Principal, C.M. PARKS, B.A. The South Wales High School for Girls. Summerfield Hall, MAESYCWMB13SR, Cardiff. Principals, Mrs. T. NEWMAN-MARKS and P Miss FOWLER. A THOROUGH HIGH-CLASS EDUCATION. Preparation for Cambridge Local, London Matric., and Royal Academy of Music Examinations. Physical Culture, Tennis and Hockey, Care of Health, Boys' Preparatory Class. HALF TERM COMMENCES JUNE 7th, 1909. For Prospectus apply to the Principals. University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff. COLES PRHTATHROFAOL DEHEUDIR CYMRU A MYNWY, CAERDYDD. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. ALL Classes are open to both Men and Women Students who may spend Three out of Five Years of their Medical Curriculum at this ^Special Courses arc given in preparation for the Examinations for Diplomas in PuDlic Health, and for the Certificate of the Central Midwiv-es Board. A Class is held for Sanitary Inspectors. Information regarding Fees, and a Prospectus of the School, may be obtained by application to DAVID HEPBURN, M.D., C.M., F.R.S.E., DEAN of the Faculty of Medicine, or to J. AUSTIN JENKINS, B.A., Registrar. NOTICE. The Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Registered Office POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. AftTrwiT/RAL MEETING of the Society, will be held at the Registered Office, on Tuesday evening, the 1st June next, at 7.30 o'clock. The Meeting is ^Ued for the purpose of appoint- ing a Trustee in place of the late William Jones. JAMES LEVER, 26th May, 1909. Secretary. dAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT. INSURANCE BROKER AND EMIGRATION AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Agent for the principal Steam- ship Lines. Passages booked to all parts of the world. OFFICE POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. ~THTmerthyr MUTUAL INVESTMENT & LOAN SOCIETY (Registered as a specially authorised Society under the Friendly Societies' Act.) PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and PROVIDES A SAFE AND PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans, and others, upon promissory note with easy terms of repayment. Write or call for prospectus. Registered Office: POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TTDFIL. Branch Office: HAVARD'S RESTAURANT, ABXB FAN CRESCENT, ABERFAN. Secretary—JAMES LEVER Mr. J. W. BAKER, ^Principal Violin in Mr. Gwiurn Limi" Orchestra) Gives LESSONS on Violin Flayimg At own or Pupil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OB OTHERWISE FOB CONCERTS, ETC. Poll VEUMS, Aoujits-— j 17j PO&TMOKJUAls WEST, MERTHYR j k ,lNeat P'iil Halli; t Board of Education (WELSH DEPARTMENT). NOTICE. In the Matter of (1) The National School at Penfcrebach, foundecl by Deed of llth March, 1905; (2) Anthony Hill's School Foundation, being that part of the Endowment of Anthony Hill's Charity; founded by Will dated 22nd December, 1858, and regulated by a Scheme of the High Court of Justice of 16tli July, 1884, which was determined to be held for educational purposes by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners of 13th October, 1903. In the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil; In the Matter of the Charitable Trusts Acts, 1853 to 1891; and In the Matter of the Board of Education Act, 1899, and the Board of Education (Powers) Orders in Council, 1000 to 1902 By direction of the Board of Education. Notice is hereby given that an Order is proposed to be made by them after the expiration of one calendar month from the date of this Notice, establishing a ScHt,MK for the administration of the above-men- tioned t oundation. Any objections or suggestions respecting the proposea Scheme may be made to the Board in writing within one calendar month from the date of this Notice addreEsed to The Secretary, Welsh Department, Board of Education, Whitehall, London, S. W. A Copy of the proposed scheme may be inspected free of cost on each week day during the 30 days from the aate of this Notice between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Town Hall, and at the Office of the Board at Whitehall. A copy can be obtained on application at the Head Post Office, Merthyr Tydfil, or at the Office of the Board at W hitehall. Dated 17th May, 13091. ALFRED T. DAVIES, Permanent Secretary. Bwrdd Addysg (ADRAN GYMREIG). HYSBYSIAD. Gyfta (1) Yr Ysgol Genedlaethol ym Mheutrebach a syfydlwyd trwy weithred dyddiedig y Meg o i Fawrth 1905' (2) Sefydliad Ysgol Anthony Hill, sef y rban honno o waddoliad Elusen Anthony Hill (sefyd- leaig ti-wy ewvllys ddyddiwyd y 22ain o Rhagfyr, 1858, a rheoledig gan Drefniant y Brif Frawalys, dydcliedig y 16eg o Fehefin, 1884) y penderfynwyd el fod yn perthyn i amcanion adaysgawl gan y Dirprwywyr Elusena,u trwy Drefniant dydd- iedig y 13eg o Hydref, 1903. Yn MwrdeiRdref 24erthyr Tydfil. Gyda golwg ar Ddeddfau Elusen, 1853 hyd 1894; a Chyda golwg ar Ddeddf Bwrdd Addysg, 1889, a Gorcnmynion y Cyfrin-Gyngor (Galluoedd Bwrdd Addysg), 1900 hYd um. Trwy gyfarwyddyd y Bwrdd Addysg, Hysbysir trwy hyn fod y Bwrdd yn bwriadu, mewn un mis calendar ar ol dyddiad yr Hyshysiad hwn, roddi gorchymyn i wneyd Trefniant i i-eoli gweinyddiad y Sefydliad uohod. Gellir anfon tinrhyw wrthwynebiad neu awgrvm ynglyn a'r Trefniant mewn bwriad mewn ysgrifen o fewn nn mis calendar ar ol dyddiad yr Hysbysiad hwn, wedi ei gyfeirio i The Secretary, Welsh Department, Board of Education, Whitehall, London, S.W." Caiff unrhyw un weled y Trefniant mewn bwriad yn rhad unrhyw ddydd gwaith o 10 o'r gloch y bore hyd 4 o'r gloch y prydnawn o fewn 30 diwrnod o ddyddiad yr Hysbysiad hwn yn Neuadd y Dref, Merthyr Tydfil, ac yn Swyddfa y Bwrdd yn Whitehall. Gellir cael copf o hono yn Llythyrdy Merthyr Tydfil, neu yn Swyddfa y Bwrdd yn Whitehall. Dyddiedig y 17eg 0 Fai, 1909. ALFRED T. DAVIES, Ysgrifenydd Parhaol. READ Every Man's Own Lawyer BY A BARRISTER. 6s. 8d. saved at every consultation. LORD BACON says I wish every man knew as much Law as would enable him to keep out of it and it cannot be doubted that LoRD 13ACON would have advised you to purchase "EVERY MAN'S OWN LAWTBR." He would have extolled it as "A COMPLETE EPITOME OF THE LAWS OF ENGLAND." 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PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS (Vecal and Instrumental Music) will be held in ¡, MERTHYR, ¿: About JULY 5TH, 1909. Last-day of Entry-MONDAY, JUNE 14TH, 1909. Regulations, Official List of Pieces, Entrance Forms and Information on application to the Local Secretary- MR. E. T. DAVIES, F.R.C.O., Cartrefle, MERTHYR TYDFIL. TAFX 0 ELL. TEPID MINERAL SPRINGS. The only Tepid Springs in Wales are now open for the Summer and Autumn Season. Bathing in the above celebrated Wen îs-the best remedy for Rheumatism. The Proprietor will send Photo and full part- iculars Free to any address. MOURNING Cards saniplt book of designs o.i receipt of 2s. 6d., refunded on return of bocks. Orders executed immediatelyWi SWtSBX Jlttd

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J 5 T HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for j any debts contracted by my wife, Jane Lewis, after this date. May 14th. Signed, HUitT LEWIE, 13, Nanty- gwenith Street, Mertbyr. M 29 ERSONAL-—Will the person who borrowed the book entitled Vida from the Express" Library, please return it without further delav. PRIZE DRAWINGS. PRIZE Drawing in aid of DANIEL DAVTJSS, 10, Rees- street, Merthyr. Winning Numbers are ia the following order, 1st, 2nd, &c.:—6554, ?5W, 3306, 3096, 7217, 892. 3735, 8925, 7858, 2996, 613ft V192, 3853, 2343, 3845, 3907, 1278, 3993. 6949. 4741. 8410, =i!33, 4tU6. 6149, 8131, 4345, 6950, 4932, 1714, 1190, 7057, .2134, 797, 7077, 7232, 8784. 1342, 2276, 4551, 7812, 62a, 3731. All prizes must be claimed on or before June llth, 1309, from the Secretary, Mr. T. GARFIELD DAVESS, 22, Gladdtono-terrace, Merthyr Tydfil. M 29 SERVANTS WANTRO, WANTED by June 4th, respectable OneraJ —Apply 14, Courtland-terrace, M 51 29 W' ANTED at once, smart Girl PRICE, Royal Arms, Penydwren. id SITUATIONS VACANT. AD wanted for Bar and General Work also one assist Saturdays and evenings.—POWKLL, Angel, Merthyr. J12 GENERAL, Accident, Fire, and Life Assurance Cor- poration require the services of an additional Clerk. -Apply, in own handwriting, stating salary required, to H, COWIE, District Inspector, "Express" Chambers, Merthyr. J 12 AN exceptional vacancy occurs for smart Youth as Apprentice.—Apply, Oris Institute, Thorneycroft, Penydarreii. J 5 RESSMAKING.Wanted good Improvers and ex. perienced hard, state wages (indoors) references and enclose photo.-DRxu COKPANT, 25, St. Albans-road, Rhyddings, Swansea. M 29 CREDIT Drapery. — Wanted, energetic, trustworthy Man abstainer.—Apply, No. M 68 Express" Office, Merthyr. M 29 SITUATIONS WANTED. ATCHMAKERS.—Young Man, 22, desires situa- W tion as Improver; has served apprenticeship and 16 months as above. Good references.—Apply, OWEN. 32, Penybryn-terrace, Penrhiwceiber. J 5 CAPABLE Man (27) seeks employmont, any oapacity, low remuneration, excellent characters; abstainer. —Address, M. 65, "Merthyr Express," Merthyr. M 29 AGENTS WANTED. INANCIAL AGMTTS wanted in every town and JO village in the Western Counties and Wales, with a population over 500; experience not necessary. For further particulars apply to STANLEY DOWDING, Esq., Manager, Provincial Union Bank, L Queen-square, Bristol. J 12 WESLEY AN and General Assurance Society.—Whole W or spare time agents wanted, exceptional terms for enercetic -en.-Applv, Mr. BOLTER, 39, Cromwell- street, Merthyr, and Mr. Wm. EDDT, 9, Graig-place, Aber- dare.* A 7 APARTMENTS TO LET. SITTING and Bedrooms to Let; suit one or two Boarders.—53. Upper Thomas-street-, Merthyr. J 12 TWO Bedrooms and Sitting-room To Let; suit two young men.—Apply, 31, Cromwell-street, Merthyr. M29 PARTMENTS to suit Gentleman—Apply, 1, Dyke- street, Meithyr. M 29 PARTMENTS for lady or gentleman, bath, w.c.— 4, Cambrian-terrace, Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr. M29 COMFORTABLE Lodgings for a respectable man.— C Apply 16, Rees-street, Merthyr. M 29 COMFORTABLE Apartments for Gentlemen, piano, t C bath, terms moderate. -Apply- M 69, "Express" f Office. J 5 COMFORTABLE Apartments, central, highly recom- mended by gentleman leaving Merthyr.—Apply M. S., Express Office, Merthyr. J 5 "OMFORTABLE accommodation for respectable young man, good attendance, board or otherwise.—19, Newcastle-street, Merthyr. J 12 COMFORTABLE Lodgings for one or two respectable Men.-16, Tanybryn-place, Penydarren, top of Council-street. J5 URNISHED Sitting-room and Bedroom, suitable for two gentlemen (friends), with or without board.— Apply, 18, Union-street, Merthyr. J 5 APARTMENTS WANTED. APARTMENTS wanted for two gentlemen, in Dow- lais.—Apply M 71, "Express' Office, Merthyr. J 5 HOUSES WANTED. WANTED, a House in Avenue. Merthyr, or any good locality.—M 73, Express" Office, Merthyr. M 29 HOUSES TO LET. O LET, No. 2, The Walk, Merthyr.—Apply, 32, George Street. J 5 HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. FOR Sale Eight Houses, Bargain well let 7s. per week; leaving Cardiff cause of selling.—For parti- culars, apply A.M., 24, PeDllyn-road, Canton, Cardiff. J 1 —» < LAND TO LET. J TO LET.—Coronation Park for Sports, Grazing, etc. Members wishing to join Tennis and Croquet Club apply to F. SANDBROOK, 7, Church-street, Ebbw Vale. M 29 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. ] TO LET, a lock-up Shop at Darren View, splendid I position.—Apply, Mis9 ROLLINGS, 33, Stuart-street, Merthyr Tydfil. J 12 1 OFFICES or Stock Rooms to Let, commodious prem- ises, centrally situated, vacant early in July.— Apply, CASH & Co., Merthyr Tydfil. Jy 3 J WAREHOUSE to Let, near Station plenty "of room" rent low.—Apply, DAN DAVIES, Oaklands, Merthyr. M 29 < GLAN-Y-NANT.—Workshops to Let,|very commodioas; j low rent.—Apply, Dah DAVIES, Oaklands, Merthvr. M 29 I < j. I INSURANCE J WHY be without income in the event of sickness, accident or when out of work, wnen 2/6 monthly s insures you £ 1 weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene- j insures You;21 weekly for 26 weeks. All the above bene- < fits are guaranteed by The Self-Help Insurance Com- pany, Limited, Authorised Capital £ 50,000 (Registered i underjthe Companies Acts according to Act of Parliament). Full benefit in three months. Perfect safety for members, Agents wanted in every district. Those employed in col- iering and large works can easily earn £ 4 j Hilary uiivr proved ability.—Apply, Hezid o,- iiig-ll Iluborn, Londou, or to Mr. ThomaSi Di tri, t J iter, 55j AVercj ovn-tQadj Absro^ft^ai > .ii HOLIDAY APARTMENTS, ABERYSTWYTH.-Comfortable apartments, extensive A sea view, situated centre of Promenade. Terms moderate.—Mrs. M. A. RBKS, 57, Marine-terrace. J 19 E71ERNLIA, Wootten Courtenav, Dunstan, Somerset. Pleasant comfortable Rooms with or without board, good cooking and attendance, terms moderate.—Apply, Mrs. G. BCRNELL. Jy 3 ]%/■ UMBLES.—Furnished Apartments; good cooking 1 v B convenient for bays and tram moderate terms.— Castle Hill. J 5 MUMBLES. — Apartments, most central position, close to sea and amusements; from 25s. weekly.— CORNWALL HOUSE. Promenade. Jy 3 LICENSED HOUSES TO LET. HMO LET, Rheola Arms (opposite Gas Works) Merthyr. —Apply, POKTYCATKL BREWERT COMPAKT, Cefn Coed T.S. GARDENING. GOOD sound bean and pea Sticks for Sale, any quan- tity.—J. H. KENT, Fruiterer, Aberfan. J 12 HORSES. TRAPS, HARNESS, &c. SMART Cob Ralli Trap, Z-16; full-sized ditto, B8; Cob Trap, X9 Pony Gig, 410 these are all rubber. tyred. Wagonette, £12; six sets Brown Harness twenty sets Black Harness; new set Sulky Harness; Saddles, I Bridles, &c.. cheap. -BpzicqH, Red Cow, Merthyr. M29 fNUNERAL Stock, Second-hand Hearses £ 30, 20 new 1 patterns, Landaus £ 40, Ilansoms £ 20, Brakes. Easy terms CaUlogues, MARSTON's, Bradford-street, Birmingham. DOGS. XTiOR Sale, smooth St. Bernard Bitch, cheap to good home, age 2 years, highest pedigree also some grand St. Bernard Puppies. -Apply, 3, Old Church Place, Merthyr. M 29 MOT.)R CARS. 4SJL H.P. Humberette Car, quite equal to new with new "2 tyres, Stepney wheel and a large number of accessories. Only reason for sale, death of owner.— Apply, Mrs. J. C. Williams, Sunnybank, Merthyr, M 29 CYCLES FOR SALE. BARGAIN, 4-h.p. Motor Cycle, £ 12 15s. cash, or would exchange for push bike and £ 9.—Particulars, 7, Railway Terrace, Fochriw, Cardiff. J 5 CYCLE Bargain to anyone that wants a Gent's High Grade Coventry Machine; not used six times, must be turned into cash two best roller brakes, bail free wheel, latest improvements high grade 1909 Coventry Cycle, plated vims, best of all things and all accessories lamp and everything, fully guaranteed, worth double I' £ 3 12 6d.: approval willingly before cash sent.—F. j' HANDO, 6, Southbourae-teirace, Weston-super-Mare Jy 17 CYCLE ACCESSORIES. ~S QflO CLINCHEIt, Dunlop and Palmer Tyres, A Q0vers frcm 3s. 6d. Air Tubes with valves) 2s. 3d. Pedals, Chains, etc. lists free maker's prices! —W. A. GORTON, Manufacturer, Wolverhampton. J 19 NIACHINERY, &c. XTIOlt SALE, Horse Raka in good working order.— J? Apply, LaVSET, Georgetown, Merthyr. M 23 FOR SALE, Stcum Motor to carry four persons, six horse-power.—Apply, T. LIVSET, Georgetown Coal-yard, Merthyr. M 29 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. FOR SALE. Piano, antique, fine piece of furniture suit learner only £ 6 10e. 0d.—" Canolfryn," Ei^h- street, Cefn. J 12 street, Cefn. J 12 LIBRARY. NEW and Second-Hand Books. English and Welsh, at greatly reduced prices. Save money by visiting- Second-hand Eooksijtea, 19. Victoria-street, Merthyr.M29 MEDICAL REMEDIES MANY Merthyr residents have been cured of Eczema, Burns, -Scalds, Skin-rash, Piles, Wounds in the Legs, etc., by Pure Healing Balm. Dispels inflammation and heals rapidly. Antiseptic and harmless to the.meet delicate skin a balm for every wound. Manufactured from Herbal Oils by A. DAVIES, 8, Church-street, Merthyr. Every box sealed with the Government Stamp, Price 7jd. A Mother living in John-street, Merthyr, says My child was covered with eczema and running sores. I tried several soaps and ointments, which gave no relief^ One box of your ointment, 'Pure Healing Balm; hea be child completely." -T 19 ADVICE FREE for stamp. — MRS. "V^ATBON. Lady Specialist Safe and Certain Remedy.- Addre 4,10, Guinea-street Bristol. 'y. r. r ;ORMS polled ia few hours. Fa." I tUMlioohicU* i.v■■■. kieeox, 4, .c^es, Nottingham. IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who JjL values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4-d. and 9d., Postage Id.—GBO. W. HARRISOK, Chemist, Reading. Agents for Merthyr, Rees Thomas and Son, 143 and 65 High-street; Tredegar, C. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square; Abcrcynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, n. Williams. Commercial- street Abergavenny, Sbacldeton and Co., 9, Cross- street Brynmawr, A. E. Evana, 43, Beaufort-street, A. M. Jones, 42, King-street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida- place, T. Dougall, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas, The Square Dowlais, R. P. Rees, 177, High-straet Blackwood, A. Enoch; Llanbradach, W. J. Williams. Merthyr, T. Jenkins. Pontmorlaie. All chemists. 30-7-09 EMIGRATION. EMIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, to America and Canada by the Cunard, White Star, American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific, All an and other Steamship Companies, and to Aus- tralia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for trips around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted passages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agri- culturalists. Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans, Navvies and General Labourers. Agent for Barry Railway (Red Funnel Steamers), 1,000-Mile Ticket Boolcs for One Guinea —Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenallt Aberdare. T.S. BRITISH COLONIES,—For all information regarding reduced through fares, work, wages, eta, apply, Post Office Chambers, Merthyr. Passages booked to Canada, United States. South America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and all parts of the world. Short Holiday Tours to Spain, Portugal and the Mediteranean a specialiy. Tourist and Pleasure Parties, School andClub Outings ar- ranged. Full information on application to JAMES LEVER, Post Office Chambers, Merthyr; local agent for the Dominion Express Co. for parcels traffic, conveyance of valuables to Canada, and issue of Money Orders payable in Canada and United States. J 12 SCHOLASTIC. A YOUNG Lady Wishes to acquire conversational French.—Apply M. 67, Express Office, Mer- thyr. j 5 SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTHSHIRE COALFIELD. —Notes on the Geology of the above, with its Out- crops, Faults, Divisions and Seams of Coal with Plan of Six Sections with over Sixty previous Colliery Managers Examinations questions setdurias the labt Ten Years re- lating to this Coalfield. AU candidates sitting at Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Mine Managers Examinations should possess one, as the notes are prepared purely for those candidates. Post free 2s. od. — CAMBRLAR MIKING SCHOOL," Pa th, Glaw. J 6 PITMAN'S SHORTHAND.—Coaching in THEORY and SPEED. Special terms to students of evening classes'(now closed). No quarterly bUis.-T. B. Gzznz's Shorthand School, 19, Glebeland-street, Merthyr. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. FOR SALE, splendid set Buffalo Horns.—Address* M 72, Express Office, Merthyr. J 12 LEATHLEVS Patterns now ready. Special designs t J in Summer Dress and Blonse fabrics. Advance patterns of 120 varieties, newest productions, sent free on approval, astounding value, 4±d. to 4s. 3d. per yard. Send to-day.-LUTAS LKATHLEY, Summet Depi., 129&, Armley, Leeds. J 26 WALL PAPERS from lid. per BoU. Any quantity large or small, at Wholesale Prices. Our Stoc exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patternk stating class required.—Dept. 363, THE BARHBTT WAS,, j PATER Co., LTD., Manchester. Jy 111 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. ANTED, some live, tame Rabbits, any breed. —State price to JJR., "JExpress" Office, Merthyr. M 29 OLD Lead, Brass and Copper bought in any quantity —Send particulars to JENKINS, Canal Wharf, Mer. hyr. T.S. THE "Jewel" Fountain Pen, fitted with 14-carat gold t. nib, iridium tipped. 8/6 post free.-H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. MISCELLANEOUS. MADAME ELVIRA, F.C.S., Lond., Palmist, Phren ologlst, 4tc., whose invaluable advice is without loubt the greatest help to parents with young children, nd to people anxious to change, travel, speculate, marry, jr go abroad, is now receiving at her reception roonig- [3, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. J 5 GREY HAIR permanently aud speedily restored to its original celour by using HARRISON'S HAIR DOLOUR RESTOREJt. It is not a dye, but by uatural means acts as a restorative. Contains nothing injurious. ind is beneficial to the growth and beauty of the Hair, [0 bottles, price 1/6 (postage 3d. extra). Manufacturer: -G. W. HARRISON, Hair Specialist, Reading. Agent for Pontmorlais, T. Jenkins, Chemist. Jv 17 UTLET~FRILLS. Boxes of 3 doz., best quality, 6d. per box or separately at 2d. per doz.—H. W. r Southey & Sons. I I Express" Office. Merthyr. (JIRESH CONSIGNMENT of ArtisUe Novelties; all r ueefullines Trays, Trinkets, Liqueur Stands, Tea Josies, etc. Come and see them.—SOPTHET & Sons. THE popular box of Table Decorations, 84 pieces. Contents: Two dozen dish papers, by 6|; one lozen dish papers. 10i by 8; one dozen dish papers, 12t )y 10; one dozen plate papers, 81-inch diam.; hau-dozen raund lace dessert papers, _7i-inch diam.; half-dozen 01111d lace dessert papers, Si-inoh diam.; one dozen ham yills, 18 by 4. Is. per box, postage 3d. extra.— H. W* ,outbey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. rr^BAY Cloths Is. per box, containing one dozen drawn- JL thread (Teneriffe) linen paper, assorted sizes, 15-inch iy 18-inch, 15-inch by 20-inch, 15-inch by 22-incb, postage id. mrs.-H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express' Office • ilejUsyv. ROCND Lace Dcse;t fa^rs in bcxea of tireee dozen. | .Eesatifuiiy einbosssc;, assorted in useiui sizes Sid. { MISCELLANEOUS. THE" Excelsior box of Dish Papers, contiunin);tix dozen assorted sizes. 9d., postage 2d. extra.—H. W. Southsy and Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. CJTATIONERY Cabinets, a large variety of sizes and styles.—H. W, Southey and Sons, '"Express Office, Merthyr. PlfctTY finest Crepe Paper Serviettes, only 6d., per box j* postage 2d. H. W. Southey & Sons, Express', Office, Merthyr. WDÐING Cards; a splendid book of the latest de- Vy signs (prices to suit all) can be sent on receipt ot 2s. 6d., which will be immediately refunded when booh is returned.—H. W. SOUTHEY and SoNB, Express Office Merthyr. 4 THE "Tom-Tit., Fountain Pen. Black or Brown, a. Jjt_ perfect Pen, 2! inches long, will fit in a lady's purse. 3/6 post free.—H. W. Southey & Sons, Express" Office, Merthyr. ° 11 MONEY. LADIES and Gentlemen requiring Cash accommodation! on their simple promise to repay !!hould apply direct to Mr. RIMER, 12, Taff-embankment, Cardiff. No loan too, large; the strictest privacy observed fullest information free of charge. M 8 M" ORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought; jLTH- houses, or require advances upon their properties., should epply to J. L. CUNNINGHAM, Auctioneer, who has 1 several sums of money from £100 up to for immedi. i ate advance upon freehold or leasehold securities, at 4i1 and 5 per cent. — Offices, 19, Glebeland-street. Merthyr Tydfil. T S DO. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymney has several sums of money, amounting in all to: to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free I: hold Scsurities at 4 per cent. or 5 per cent. T S ~B" ON1SY.—The Provincial Union Bank continent JLTJ_ to Lend large sums daily from £ 10 to £ 500 on Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved Be. curity, at a few hours' notice, to all class in any part of England and Wales, repayable by easy ia* stalments. With and •> Ufrout securities No good application is ever refused. All Communications Strictly Private. This business having been estab- lishod a great many years, and conducted in an honourable and straightforward manner, has grown to be one of the best known and largest in the king, dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attentions our officials having gained the confidence and racoou mendations of our numerous customers. If desired., one of our officials will attend at applicant's resIT dence with cash, and carry out the advance With- out Delay. Call or write to the Manager, Western Branch, Mr. STANLEY DOWDING, 1, Queen-squajpe, Bristol; or to the Local Agents Messrs. Age STRONG & FRANCIS, 19. Duke-street. Cardiff. THE CHARING CROSS BANK ESTABLISHED 1878. CARDIFF BRANCH 73 ST. MARY STREET. Head Offices 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London, W.O. 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.O. Branches; Manchester. Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Â8sets,£1,607,949; LiabiJities,£1,23ó,871; Surplu871,078 LOANS of JE30 to £2,000 granted at a few heurs* notice in town or country, on personal security., jew* Heiy, precious stones, stocks, shares and for- uiltLe, without removal. Stocks and Shares Bought and Sold. 2i per nt. allowed on Curffcnt Account Balance DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received aa underi Subject to 3 m'nt-hs' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per ann. Subject to 6 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per an^* Subject to 12 m'nths' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per ann. Special terms (longer periods). Interest paid quarterly. Owing to the nature of our investments, we are able to pay rates of interest on deposits that will compare favourably with dividends paid on almost* •»ny class of stock or shareholding insuring the •sgiety of capital. We have been established toe years, and our position in the banking world (to. day testifies to the success of our business method, and to th* satisfaction of our customers..Write or call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS and H. J. TALL. Joint MaraMHL THE MERTHYR AND DISTRICT FINANCE COMPANY (REGISTERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT). GRANT Loans from £5 upwards to respectabla \jr householders, farmers, tradesmen, etc., at at low rate of interest. Forms free. All application* treated iu strict confidence. Country applicatiea, lesetvo, pcouapt attention. r. MANAGER, 94, PONTMORLAIS 1 j" v. •? —■— ■ ■ £ 5 UPWARDS ADVANCED tc respectable householders and others on note of banct aloe. Reasonable interest and repayments suitably arranged. Country applications receive prompt atten- tion. Special terms to Farmers. All transactions treated with strictest confidence. Ajiply personally or by tetter to the MANAGER, THE STAR LOAN COMPANY, 12, Newcastle-street (ne&i Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil. 1 Attendance-12 noon to 2 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m. <UB?. • The Merthyr and Dowlais j ipsrart Money Society Registered under the-friendly Societies'Aota. The First! The Largest! The Best I MILBOURNE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR. LOANS are'mada without delay to Trades* people and other Persona in Regular Employment upom a simple Promissory Note, with the follow; ing easy Terms of Repayment :—— '.L For a £1(1 Share the Repayments are 1 2 waektsi £ 28 „ » 2 2 „ 4 •• » •» 3 2 m •> 4 2 £ 50 „ „ 5 2 The following figures show the growth of the ciety daring last year,:— 1906. M07. £ s. i. £ S. 4 Cash received .i 6114 0 11 7129 11 ■ Total Loans 2942 0 0 3447 5 < Matured Shares paid out 2202 15 2 4426 13 6 Dividends declared 1061 0 6 1160 15 e Bonus Credited to Members 222 18 6 242 16 < Total Assets 12711 14 6 14457 9 3 N umber of Members 1020 1UI 4. Applications for Loans received at any time by* the Secretary— č CHARLES L. STEWART, Mil bourn« Chambers (under the CtodcLi MERTHYR TYDFIL. — J For PRIVATE CASH"ADVANCES! Apply to— ¡ ALBERT E. GASHJ or'" At his private house, 30, St. George's Terrace, Swansea.^ Mr. Gash is prepared to advance to respectabJJ persons loans from J310 to any amount, upon theie own Note of Hand, withont Sureties or Bill oIj Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying to) Mr. Grash, have the satisfaction of knowing with I whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades under! his own name, and not under an assumed iiame»i neither does he trade as a "Company" or. as called "Bank." PLEASE NOTE ADDlWIS- t: 50, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE. ;T: WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. j THE MILBOURNE J i PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY, Incorporated under the Building Societies Acta, i i A'-SAFE AND SOUND INVESTMENT' FOR SAVINGS. INVESTMENT SHARES B10 EACR- Payable in Fall or by Instalments. Interest 4 per cent. per annum-Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any time on giving One Month's Notice. L04 NS in sums of £100 to £1,000 are made, to enable persons to bay House Property, or ta persons requiring Advances on Property already in their possession. Re-payable by easy Monthly or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other termc as the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of JB5 and upwards received, at 3 per cent., per annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from th. Secretary, CHAS. L. STEWART, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr Tyd. WHY PAY HOUSE RENT WHEN YOU CAN BECOME YOUR OWN LANDLORD. For particulars apply to the MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS BUILDINd SOCIETY. Loans advanced in sums from £100 to JB10000 Easy Repayments, Favourable Redemption Terms. Utmost Secrecy. Loans on Buildings in course of construction. No Management charsee., Chairman JOHN PLEWS, Esq., J.P. Secretary Mr. DAVIDDAVIES< GlebCt 'tbff l.'lü r. ..co