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FOCHRIW. ORDERS for Printing of every description may be left with Mr. J. C. Payne, 7, Railway- terrace, the local representative of the "Mer- thyr Express." MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Master John Elias Davies, Martin-street, Fochriw, has gained his element- Martin-street, Fochriw, has gained his element. ary certificate, and Miss Martha Thomas the imemediate certi.acate, of the Tonic Sol-fa Col- lege, London. APPOINTMENTS.—The Glamorgan Education Committee have appointedMrs. Edith C. Jones, headmistress of the Fochriw Infants' New School. Mis. Jones is now headmistress of Pen- vbank School. Miss Elizabeth Jones has been I appointed headmistress of the Pontlotyn In- fants' School. She is now headmistress of the Bedlinog School,. 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 Vestry on Thursday eve-iiing week. Excellent stories were given by the following: — Sister Bronwen Ballard, Sister Maggie Griffiths-; Bro. Thomas Thoma?; and Bro. William Griffiths, and were greatly enjoyed. The officers were, installed by Bro. Charles Payne, L.D. A vote of condolence was passed with the widows, families, and relatives of the victims of the Darran Colliery explosion. Chief Templar Bro. James Williams presided. FUNERAL.—Tho funeral of Mr. Evan Prosser, one of the victims of the Darran Colliery x- plosion, took place last Friday. Deceased was 65 years of ago, and of a robust constitution, He came to the neighbourhood from Brecon- shire, forty-ono years ago, and worked at tho old Cwm Level, near Darran. He kept the Cwmllwydrew Farm for twelve years. The eer- vice at the house was conducted by the Rev. D. Hughes Jones. after which the solemn cor- tf.ge wended its way to Penwyn Churchyard (the place of interment), joining the funerals of the five other victims of the explosion from Deri at the corner of Davies's-row. The prooes- s'on now numbered about 2,000 people. The service at the g-rave was conducted by -the Revs. D. Hughes Jones. Fichriw; J. R. Salmon, Pontlottyn: — Jones, C.M.. Bargoed: and Thomas, Baptist minister, Deri. The following hymns were sung at the graveside with great effect: "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau" and "Mae 'nghyfeillion adre'n myned." The chief mourn- ers were :-?vITB. Prosser, widow; Mr. and Mrs. James Davies, Cwmllwydrew Farm, nephew and niece; Mr. and Mrs. Sims, B-adlinog, nephew and nieoo; Mr. Evan Prosser, Absr- dare, nephew; Mr. John Prosser, Bargoed, nephew; Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Gurnos Farm, Builth, cousin Mrs. Williams, Aberaman. cou- sin; and Miss Walters, Ffosyrhebog Farm, cousin.

Miners' Federation Meeting. —— A meeting of the Executive Council of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held at Cardiff on Monday, Mr. W. Abraham, M.P. (M&bon), presiding. Mr. W. Brace, M.P. (vice- president), Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P..secre- tary), and Mr. Alfred Onions (treasiireV) were also present. On the motion of Mr. W. Abraham, a vote of sympathy was unanimously passed with the relatives of the sufferers at the colliery disasters at Darran, Tareni, and Penrhiwoeiber.—It was also resolved that the Secretary should call at- tention of the Home Office and the Chairman { ? Royal Commission to the entire absence of safety and rescue appliances and other pre- pairations at the collieries for dea-ling with dis- asters of this kind. The General Secretary was also apnointed to attend the Darran inquest at Bargoed. A deputation attended from the Ebbw Vale district, consisting of Mr. Evaji Davies (the chairman) and Mr. Percy Clarke (the secretary), oS? ma1<^e an application for lock-out pay for 280 workmen who had been given notice by the Ebbw Vale Company to terminate their con- tracts at the end of October, and were still idle, work being refused them, it was alleged, unless they consented to work double shift.—It was resolved that Mr. W. Harris and Mr. W. Brace should investigate the matter in dispute. TJle General Secretary reported that the fol- lowing nominations had been received as candi- dates for the Parliamentary division of East Glamorgan, namely, Messrs. Thomas Andrews, Trelewis; T. J. Mardy Jones, Mardy; Alfred Onions, general treasurer; C. B. Stanton, Aber- dare; and Albert Thomas, New Tredegar. It was resolved that the nominees be communicat- ed witn, and in the event of more than one de- siring to contest, a conference be called to make arrangements for a ballot.

DISTRESS AT DOWLAIS. CORPORATION TO PROVIDE WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED. A special meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Merthyr Corporation was held at the Town Hall, last Friday night, the Mayor (Afd. Wilson) presiding. A letter was read from Mr. T. Hennessey, secretary of the Dowlais steelworkers, stating that owing to the depression in trade, particu- larly in that branch dealing with the manufac- ture of rails, a considerable amount of distress prevailed at Dowlais. The rail mill, when work- ing regularly, employed from 400 to 500 men, but for some time past the mill had been at a standstill, and the men, especially those with wives and families, were almost destitute. The Steelworkers' Union had been informed that the Corporation were about to do work in the way of roadmaking, etc., and they asked the Coun- cil to employ some of the men to help them to tide over the winter months. Coun. Isaac Edwards, on behalf of the un- employed, supported the application. Soup kitchens had recently been opened, he said, for the children, and every day 300 little ones were fed. The workmen would rather do work for the Council than beg or loaf. The Council had decided to make roads approaching Cyfarthfa Castle, and he moved that the letter be sent to the Parks Committee for them to consider the proposition.—Coun. A. W. Houlson seconded. He said the men were in want through no fault of their own, and they would be very glad if the Council could give them temporary employ- ment.—Coun. J. Davies (Dowlais) supported the motion. He said that in seven weeks some of the men had worked only nine turns, and they a had to keep wifes and families, pay rent, and live. He knew cases where highly respectable men had had to sell their furniture to buy bread. The Mayor said the Council had under con- sideration the laying of a water main from Vav- nor, and such work would be within easy reach of the Dowlais men.—Coun. Dd. John said he would like the Committee to employ 20 or 30 Cyfarthfa men, for they could not get work any- where.—Aid. J. Harpur supported the motion. —Aid. D. W. Jones, chairman of the Parks Committee, said he hoped it would be under- stood that if the Committee gave men work there would be no complaints later on. Last winter men were employed, and the Committee were blamed for spending so much money. There was certain to be abuse if the Commit- tee gave employment to a large number of men as suggested, because it was impossible to weed out the good and the bad. He was afraid some of the Councillors were not altogether blame- less, and that last year they pushed names of certain persons to the fore ("No, no."). He re- cognised as much as anybody that the Cor- poration should find work for unemployed of a utilitarian kind. Coun. Pedler hoped the laying of the main from Vaynor would be push- ed on as rapidly as possible, as the people on the Heolgerrig side were without water.—Aid. Morrell suggested that men might be put on the road at Aberfan. If the Council employed the fathers it would be better than feeding the children, and would lead to economy.—Aid. Rowland Evans agreed, and Coun. W. Jones said that if the work was properly supervised there need be no grumbling.—Coun. F. T. ou". James: Refer the letter to the Public Works Committee, with instructions for them to give out any public work required.—Aid. Morrell: If the charimen of the two Committees put their heads together they could soon find work. —The Mayor said that Mr. Arthur Howfield and Mr. Gomer Thomas had referred to the need of making a better roadway between Mer- thyr and Mountain Ash- The letter was re- ferred to committee with power to act.

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¿ 1 ¡ 23 ,o SPENT 4 YEARS GOING FROM HOSPITAL TO H01PIT Ât TO FIND CURE FOR HER BABY'S TORTQRme ECZEMA. zam-BUK PJkSIhJHI BRINGS UNEXPECTED JOY BY REMOVING EVERY SORE. > M T^OR four years Mrs. M. Kawkes, of 131, Guinness Buildings, 3 3 ■*• Brandon Street, Walworth, London, S.E., took her little iff"! 9' 3 V^ child Lily backwards and forwards to London's most nntrH lus*! n m x hospitals in a vain endeavour to get the child's skin cleared of a m^st ^The^ac^ th^ has thor^ In their children. When Lily was eight months old, pimples broke out on her face," Mrs. Hawkes explained to an interviewer. 11 She scratched and made them bleed. In a few days a number of sores and scabs had formed. To To my amazement and despair ,he sores only continued to spread rapidly apidly all over her f2.ce. Other Bores also out on her heacl, legs, and arms, especially in the bends. Our doctor was quite unable to check the disease, so I went' o a Ski:1 Hospital in LeiceGter Square. For some -non,hs I took Lily there every Wednesday, but their treatment seemed to have no good effect. Ithenwentto OHAPPED MAUDS J 8 M Jib? £ %l| the Evelina Children's Hospital, but here again Lily made no improvement. Next I took | BLOOD-POISON. 2 I M f M'j/J her to St. Thomas's Hospital, and when their treatment alsc failed, I tried Guy's Hospital. if your hands are rougli* 1 '$9 By this time Lily wa s in a most pitiable condition. All the sorts mattered shockingly, | dressings with Zam-Buk will ifaj r and I had to keep the child's hair cut very short^ The iloctor told me not to use water, soon restore them to a soft aud best for my child, but her severe case apparently baffled'them all.^ the pain, fortify the raw flesh fil ^isrir "While I was taking Lily t o Guy's, I frequently luard of Z zm Buk's great success against all germ attack (thus In t In curing" skin-digeases. At last I abandoned the hospital treatment, for which, of course, preventing festering and blood- H was grateful, though it failed to touch Lily's case; vnd tried Zam-Buk. Lily was so P°>ion- which are the graat 99 VuMmm Little Lily pleased with the soothing effect of Zam-Buk that she repeatedly asked for more. This kand* *fd EH feWllliil (Waluorth) made rare balm soothed her irritated and inflamed skin, and Lily got better sleep and rest than v. and heal the painful BSB # ssiis? wmmmm *«-«*. | pM face, arms, and legs, and grew new skin on every place that had contained a sore. chapped hands or chilblains if II ^5. ^vsSwiMS&i^ "The change in Lily was so remarkable that my neighbours could hardly believe they use Zam-Buk. the ideal KB she was the same child. There is no doubt Zam-Buk has worked a splendid cure. It skin balm for Winter use— |g| dt PR EE TRIAL. S has been a great blessing in our home." soothing, healing. A aut.sert^ jfj P Commence "tout-own o, I NEVER BE WITHOUT A BOX OF pi^i children's curo^to-day ^by sending j| Zan:-3uJc, the nurett sa/cQuard against fettering and |j|pwjr ™ to'tWTPv returu postage. P j chilblains, Hps, and inflamed patches. Zam-Buk

TREHARHIS. The days are getting darker. If you want your tooms to look blighter, use Bagley's "Y-Goreu" Garniture Paste (which does not finger mark). So!d SVerywhere in Id., 3d. and 6d. tins. One customer MW: "Mr. Bagley, you have no need to advertise PCar paste, It advertises itself." FRIENDS ACROSS THE SEAS will appreciate some dainty reminder of your goodwill this coming Christmas and New Year. Now's the time to pur- chase and post—and the place at which you can J#ake the best selection is R. T. JONES & ^O. S, Market Square, Merthyr Tydfil.. r POULTRY SHOW.—Mr. A. Biddle won the third prize under the head of "any other variety, Md not A. Harrison, as reported. DRAMATIC.—Mr. Robert Perris's No. 1 Com- p&ny in "Taffy was a Welshman," occupied the board of the Public Hall on Monday, '-L'uesday, and Wednesday evenings. The famous Welsli comedian, Tom Jones. performed as "TaFri" to delighted audiences. OONSEBVAWVE ACTIVITY. The Conservative Party are displaying great activity locally as Unionist Association having been formed, president, secretary, and treasurer elected 1're- quent committee meetings are being held, and a plan of campaign has been decided upon. iiiSTSDDFODic rirccESS.—Mr. T. D. lidwards is to be congratulated upon his recent success fct the Sketty Eisteddfod, where he was awarded the musical composition prize in an unusually good and interesting competition. There were Qo less than thirty-four competitors, and the compositions received were highly meritoiious According to the adjudicators' comment. LIBRARY —At the monthly meeting of the Workmen's and Tradesmen's Library Commit- tee, held on Friday night la.st, Mr. J. Evans in the chair, a vote of sympathy and ccndolenca with the families, relatives, and friends of viios.? who had recently lost their lives in the coalfield n general, and the near surrounding districts in particular, was proposed by Mr. J H. Maw- day, seconded by Mr. E. Morris, and carried unanimously.-The Secretary was instructed to forward the resolution to the proper quarter. EVENING CLASSES.—The evening continuation schools are making rapid strides. Everything is done to make the lessons as interesting as pos- aible. The number continue to increase. On Monday evening, Mr. D. It. Hill, bronze medal- ist in mining, delivered a pleasing lecture "Iliners, Tools," illustrated by lantern views, kindly supplied by the Hardy Patent Pick Co. There was a large attendanca of students. Councillor W. Lewis was present, and expressed delight with the efforts made by the teachers io make the classes successful. I CONCERT.—On Thursday gb'nnight a concert le as held at the Public Hall in connection with Ihe English Congregational Church, Edwards- VilJe, Quakers' Yard, under the presidency of Alderman A. Wilson. There was a good at- tendance Those taking part were:—Soprano, Madam Maud Loveless, contralto, Madam M. pambrook-Jones; tenor, Mr. Cynlais Gihbs; kass, Mr. J. Amos Jones; accompanist, Mr. W. J. Watkins, F.R.C.O., Dowlais. A vote of Condolence with the relatives of thoso recently killed, in various parts of the coalfield was Unanimously passed, the whole audience up- ending. MUSICAL DISTINCTION.—Mr. T. D. Edwards Jthe new organist and choirmaster of Bryn- jjyfryd Baptist Chapel, Treharris, formerly of ^alem Baptist Church, Porth) has been elected *.Fellow of the Tonic Solfa College, London. Holders of this distinction are limited in num- J'or, and the fellowship is conferred by the au- thorities only upon persons possessing compe- tent knowledge of such subjects as the follow- Harmony, counterpoint, musical corn- Ing: Harmony, counterpoint, musical com- Position, double counterpoint, canon fugue, or- cnest/ation, voioe production, the English lan- Kuage, history literature, and general musical knowledge. During the last few weeks Mr. ^•dwards has conducted successful festivals at Aberdare, St. Clears, and Morriston. NON-UNIONIST CAMPAIGN.—On Thursday and Friday of last week, open-air meetings were held by the Treharris branches of the South Wales Miners' Federation, with a view to get- .ll1g the few still outside the organization to fall 111 line with the majority of their fellow-wonk- tllen. On Thursday evening, after a rousing Meeting on the Square, a large number formed a procession at five o'clock, and marched to 8evrar streets, where enthusiastic meetings ^ere held. On Friday, at 5.30 p.m., a march made on Edwardsville, where meetings were again held, with the object of clearing ,the non-unionists from this neighbourhood. The ?Peakers at the various places were: Messrs. y'lliam Evans, S. and G. Morgan, T. Andrews, "• H. Sawday, and M. Sewel'.

Mr. David Thomas, Mus. Doc. OLD DOWLAIS BOY HONOURED. II The many friends of Mr. David Thomas, M.A. Mus. Bac., Swansea, will be glad to know that the title qf Mus. Doc. has been con- ferred upon him by 'the University of Oxford, in recognition of his contribution to musical composition of "St. Cecilia's Day," the highly- praised work that was produced at the National Eisteddfod in London last June. Dr Thomas is a son of Mr. Jenkin Thomas, ;;en? House, Pontardulais, and was born at Ystalyfera, Swansea Valley, in 1873. Thence the family removed to Dowlais, and it was here that young Thomas laid the foundations of his future musical success. He acted as accom- panist to several local choirs, including the fa- mous combination led by Mr. Dan Davies. When only 10 vears of age he won an open tiar- monium solo competition at Cardiff National Eisteddfod in 1883. He studied the pianoforte under Mr. W. Scott, father of the late Miss Meta Scott, of Merthyr, and also studied1 for a short while under the late Dr. Joseph Parry at Swan- sea. The family next moved to Pontardulais, and Dr. Thomas received his education at the local Board School under the late Mr. John Roberts. He afterwards went to Watcyn Wyn's academy at Ammanford, and won an open scho- larship at Llandovery College, and later on an open mathematical scholarship at Exeter Col- lege, Oxford. In due course took his B.A. de- gree with honours, and some years later pro- ceeded to the M.A. degree. Following scholastic appointments at the United Service College, Kingsley's old school at Westward Ho, and other places, Mr. Thomas took up the post of assistant Hnaster at Harrow School under Dr. Buck. It was from Harrow that he took his Mus. Bac. degree. Dr. Thomas now acts as organist to Mount Pleasant Chapel, Swansea. Dr. Thomas was one of the musical adjudicators at Dowlais at the Dowlais Chamber of Trade Eisteddfod last Whit-Monday, Mr. Dan Price, M.R.C.M., London, 'being the other "Dowlais boy." A.

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DOWLAIS. J. JEREMIAH, Plumber, Gas Fitter, and House Decorator, 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. GREAT SHOW OF CLOTHING for Summer Wear at W. MORGAN T DAVIES, 115. High-street, Dowlais. lioys', Youuis'. and Men's Suits in great variety. An inspection invited. Hats, Caps, etc.. in the newest. shapes. AN INTERESTING DISPLAY—HOW "K" Boots are made, and what they are made of. We are exhibit- ing in our windows a choice selection of fine skins of black and brown leather as used in the manu- facture of K Boots and Siioea. Note Address, W. H. WILLIAMS. 51A, High-street. Merthyr. JOHN GREENER, Gwalia Stores, Dowlais. Agent for the "Double Crown" Tea. Noted for Welsh Bacon and Home-made Bread and Cake. JOHN GREENER, Gwalia Stores, Dowlais. THE CANTEE.Th Dowlais canteen, estab- lished for the feeding of hungry school children, costs J61 15s. a week. FEDERATED CHAMBERS' BANQUET.—In the re- port of this function last week it should have been stated that Miss Annie Rees, Mr. T. Ste- phen Evans and Mr. Arfon Jones contributed greatly appreciated vocal solos, ana Mr. Matt DeLacey created the utmost hilarity with his comic songs. DOWLAIS DISTRESS.—The Dowlais Iron and Steel Relief Committee beg to acknowledge sub- scriptions from. the following gentlemen :—Mr. E. P. Martin, C5: Coun. R. P. Rees, £1 Is. Mr. Jno. Evans, £1 Is.; Beulah English Bap- fist Chapei. JBS 16s. 6d.; Mr. S. J. Evans, Os. 6d. Mr. W. Nicholas, 5s. Mr. Israel Price', 5s.; Mr. J. Abraham, 5s. Mr. Cohen, 5s. Messrs. Jones, Dickinson, Ltd., JE1 worth of provisions, also the sum of £10 from the Glid- ing Scale Lodge of the nine hours' branch. FREE CHCBCH COUNCIL.—Under the auspices of this Council, and on the occasion of the annual meeting, Prof. T. A. Levi, B.A., B.C.L. Aberystwyth, delivered an excellent address on the "Ideal of the Free Church," to a large con- gregation assembled at Ilerraou C.M. Chapel, on Tuesday. Mr. D. Oriel, the president of the Council, occupied the chair. Prof. Levi gave a most inspiring address, showing what was so- cially right for the Free Churches to take in hand was also religiously right. The Rev. T. C. Davies (English Congregational) introduced the service, and Coun. John Davies, miners' agent, proposed, and Mr. E. Cartwright seconded, a vote of thanks to the Professor for his instruc- tive address. The chairman was also thanked. ELIZABETH-STREET CHURCH GUILD. Last Monday evening, the inaugural meeting of the Young People's G-uild was held, the President (Rev. T. Bowen, pastor) in the chair. There was a large. gathering in honour of the gentle- man who was to address the first meeting of the winter session, viz., the Rev. J.' M. Jones, Hope Chapel, Merthyr. The subject of his ad- dress was "John Calvin," and he gave this meeting the paper prepared for the Calvin Celebration, which was held three weeks ago in connection with the Glamorgan Presbytery in Cardiff. It was a splendid effort, and aroused the interest and enthusiasm of his hearers. At the close a number of the members and visitors thanked Mr. Jones in Entrlish and Welsh for the treat he had given them, and he was asked to promise to give another lecture on the same subject, which the rev. gentleman promised to do. A.S.R.S.—The Dowlais Branch of the Amal- gamated Society of Railway Servants held a meeting on Sunday, when a deputation was received from the Sliding Scale Distress Com- mittee in connection with the distress in the district, resulting from the unemployment of the steel workers, seeking support. It was unan- imously decided to make a grant of 30s. to the fund. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the deceased and sympathy with the injured in the Darran Pit disaster. A re- solution was passed unanimously suppprting the minority report of the Royal Commission on Poor Law, and appealing to the Government to adopt same, copies of the resolution to be sent to the local M.P.'s, Mr. Arthur Hender- son. M.P., the Right Hon. H. H. Asquith, M.P., Right Hon. Jno. Burns, M.P., Mr. W. Redmond, M.P., and the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, M.P CYMREIGYDDIAN DOWLAIS.-The first meeting of the session, 1909-10, was held at Hermon school-room, on Thursday evening, November 4th, the first part of the gathering being a tea celebration, at which Mrs. Peter Price. Mrs. Price (Balaclava-road). Mrs. Evan Thomas, Mr Evans, Miss Griffiths, Miss Davies (Penydarren), Miss Morgan, and some others attended at the table, and did other services. Not before 9.30 were the tables cleared, and the after part of the "Ymgornwest" gone on with. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Peter Price (the presi- dent of the Society), who informed the mem- bers and visitors present that a very excellent programme had been drawn up for the session, and he hoped to have the members attending regularly. During the meeting Mr. Tom George gave two items of pennillion singing, with topical and local colourings; Miss Davies (Penydarren) gave two songs; Miss Myfanwy Davies a recitation; Mr. J. Thomas (Penywern) gave a song, and Mr. Dd. Jones (Morlais-street) read an extract from Daniel Owen's "Rhys Lewis." AMBULANCE. The annual meeting of the Dowlais division was held on Friday evening last, at the Dowlais Schools. The Superintend- ent Treasurer of the Dowlais Corps, Mr. T. R. Nicholas, Lloyds Bank, presided, and in a very interesting address pointed out the value of moral courage to members when carrying out their work of rendering aid to the injured. The balance sheet was read by the secretary of the division, Mr. S. Watkins, and adopted. The auditors, Messrs. Emrys Morgan and Nicholas Hughes, gave their report, in which they highly complimented the secretary and the treasurer (Mr. S. Jones) for the way in which their ac- counts were kept. The annual report showed that the strength of the division for the year ending 30th September was 65 members, an in- crease of five on the previous year. During the year the members had rendered first aid in 103 cases of accidents, and the Chairman, in calling attention to this fact, said he thought it would be well if this were brought to the notice of the public, as it more than justified the exist- ence of the division. Of the cases treated it was stated that a good number of them were serious ones. and in some instances it was more than probable that lives had been saved through the efforts of the ambulance men. Also, dur- ing the j'e&r, the ambulance car, which is kept at the public ambulance station, had been used 43 times to convey injured persons to their homes and tho hospital. The report also show. ?d that 42 members of the division were holders Jf the medallion of the St. John Ambulance Association, and six members held the service badge of the Brigade. The meeting unanim- )usly recommended the appointment of first offi- ;er Wm. J. McMurray as superintendent of the livision. Mr. A. Lucas, the superintendent iccretary of the Dowlais Corps, in moving a learty vote of thanks to the auditors and the :hairman said that although the results of the year were good there was still room for further mptovemgat, arid h-q tiuat«d thitIU Wi sip their best to reach and maintain that high state of efficiency which would be worthy of such a great work. CRICKET CLUB.—The annual dinner of Dow- lais Cricket Club was held last Thursday even- ing at the Royal Exchange Hotel, when a capi- tal repast was thoroughly enjoyed by the mem- bers of the club and friends. The tables were tastefully laid and decorated by the Misses Evans (daughters of the host). The post- prandial proceedings were presided over by Mr. W. B. Surridge (Dr S. C. Cresswell, president of the club, being unable to attend). Mr. Sur- ridge was supported by Messrs. S. J. Evans, H. Williams, T. E Morgan, and J. Mulvey — The toast of TI-ie King" was proposed by Mr T. E. Morgan, and afterwards the Chairman called upon Mr Arthur Evans (captain of the Eleven) to present Messrs. J. Lewis and J. Newton with bats given bv the club for the best batting and bowling averages.—Mr. A. Evans stated that the past season was a most successful one, the club having played eighteen matches, lost two, drawn one, and won fifteen In these eighteen matches played, the only losses were against such clubs as Abergavenny Firsts and Crickhowell, these two clubs being among the best in the Monmouthshire Valleys. The success of the club Mr Evans put down to the affiliation of the Dowlais Lillies Cricket Club of Season 1908 (winners of the Merthyr and District League Shield, Season 1908), with the First XI. of the town —Mr. J Lewis thank- ed the club for his bat, and said having won the bat, it would serve as an impetus to greater things next year.—Mr. J. Newton being un- avoidably absent, Mr J Mulvey accept-ed the bat on his bahalf, and spoke eloquently of Mr. Newton, stating that he was one of the finest sporting cricketers it had ever been his privi- lege to play with. Dowlais cricket had lost one of its best supporters, and every member of the team, he felt sure, would bear him out in his remarks.—Mr. A. Evans said that what was Dowlais's loss was Bridgend's great gain.—Mr. T. E. Morgan proposed the toast of "The Dow- lais Cricket Club." and Mr. F Morgan (the secretary) responded.—The vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Mr T. E. Mor- gan. seconded by Mr. P. Mansfield.—Mr Tom Phillips rendered a song and accompanied the incomparable Mr. Mat Delacey. Mr. A. Rich- ards's song was Y.-ry much enjoyed.—Mr. S. J. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the host, and Mr Arthur Evans (son of the host) re- sponded. FRIENDS ACROSS THE SEAS will appreciate some dainty reminder of your goodwill this coming Christmas and New Year, Now's the time to pur- chase and post—and the place at which you can make the best selection is R. T. JONES & CO.'s. Market Square, Merthyr Tydfil. I

Dowlais Parish Church. t SALE OF WORK Tn the early part of this year, at the imita- tion of Mr. Williams, The Rectory, the ladies of the congregation at the Parish Church, Dow- lais, formed a committee, with the view of holding a sale of work, the proceeds of which would be devoted to the various funds of the Church. The movement was enthusiastically taken up, and it was decided that the event should come off on November 4th. Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds were approached, and a request was made for the use of the Guest Memorial Buildings on the occasion. The request was granted, and to the kindness of the company in this respect is due very largely the ultimate success of the project. Last Thursday the sale of work was held, and was attended with results far exceeding the ex- pectations of those who had laboured so assidu- ously in order to ensure success. The committee had secured an influential list of patrons, one of whom, Mrs. Martin, The Hill, -Abergavenny (late of Dowlais), undertook to open the sale. There were two fancy stalls, a flower, fruit, and advertisement stall, refreshment stall, competi- tion stall, and the usual side attractions in the form of hoop-la, bran tubs. etc. A feature of more than ordinary interest was the perform- ance of a troup of Troubadours and the acting of a comedietta, "An Obstinate Woman." The performers, with a few exceptions, were ladies and gentlemen from Merthyr, who gave their services in aid of the movement. The histrionic and musical portions of their work were admir- ably rendered, and added greatly to the success of the whole. At 2.30, the Rector introduced Mrs. Martin to a crowded room, and detailed the objects for, which the sale was held. He paid a tribute to the great zeal, energy, and sacrifice of all the ladies engaged in the work, and referred to the very liberal help given by the Misses Jenkins, of Saltburn bv-the-Sea. Miss Bertha Jenkins had collected £ 25 towards the funds from friends who had b?en at one time or another connected with Dowlais. The names of the donors and the amount of each ch-eque were read out. Speaking of Mrs. Martin, the rev. gentleman alluded to her long connection with Dowlais, her unfailing sympathy and generosity, and her constant desire to help forward every good movement.—Mrs. Martin, in declaring the sale of work open, expressed her gratification at being able to meet so many old. friends and assisting in such deserving work. After a vote of thanks had been proposed by Mr. A. Houlson (churchwarden), and seconded by the Rev. E. R. Davies, the serious part of the operations were commenced, and business done until nearly eleven o'clock. All did their duty nobly and well, as was evidenced by the fact that the takings at the close totalled be- tween J6220 and L230. It would be invidious and ungracious to single out any names for praise where all did their part so efficiently and so unbegrudginglv. The result was a fitting reward for the self-denial and strenuous effort. All the arrangements were carried- out by the two honorary secretaries—Miss Cresswell, Hill- side, and Miss Williams. The Rectory—and the manner in which they discharged their onerous duties helped largely to maintain the reputation already established by previous efforts in the same direction in the parish. The following were the stalls and stall-hold- ers:-Fancy Stalls: Pale Blue—Mrs. Cresswell, Mrs. Stuart Cresswell, Mrs. David Evans, Mrs. Rob-on, Mrs. Edward Truran, assisted by Miss Lucy Atkins, Miss Nest Cresswell, Miss Mary Houlson, Miss Gwladys Harrison, Miss John, Miss Ada Jones, Miss Margery Jones. Miss Jessie Martin, Miss Jane Thomas. Pale Pink— Mrs. Ll. M. Williams, Mrs. John Evans, Airs. D. T. Jenkins, Mrs. J. W. King Price, Mrs. Reed, Miss Evans (Bryntetr), Miss B?rtha M. Jenkins, assisted by Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. W H. Price. Miss Lucy Atkins (Gellifaelog Cottage), Miss Bessie Evans, Miss Barbara Jenkins, Miss Phyllis Jenkins, Miss Gwladys Jones Miss Millicent Will iarns. -Flower, Fruit, and Adver- tisement Stall: Mrs. W. M. Davies, Mrs. T. E. Morgan, assisted by Mrs. W. J. Watkins, Miss Lila Atkins. Miss Harrison, Miss Gertrude Houlson, Miss Annie John. Miss Lewis Miss Plumber. Miss Muriel Rees, Miss May Smith.—Refreshment Stall Mrs. Surridge, Mrs. D. J. Thomas, Mias Parry, assisted by Mrs. W.H. Davies, Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. John, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Moses, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Ashton, Miss Ina Edwards, Miss Evans, Miss Ford, Miss Surridge, Mie.s Sweet.—Competi- tion Stall: Miss Cresswell, Miss Williams.— Hoop La: Mrs. Urquhart, assisted by Mis Katie Bennett. Miss Barbara Davies, Miss B. Frost, Miss Maggie Morean. — Bran Tub: Miss Muriel Davies, Mis3 Tydvil Evans, Miss Flossie Ford, Miss Annie Watkins, Miss Dor- othy Williams, Miss Nellie Williams. "An Obstinate Woman." a comedietta in one act, was given by the following:—Lady Marturm (a young bride), Miss Ermvn Rees; Mrs. Macphereon (her sister-in-law), Miss Nest Cresswell; Mary (the parlour-maid), Miss Irene Williams.—The Troubadours were Mrs Charles, Miss Cresswell. Miss N. Cresswell Miss B. Evans, Miss D. Griffiths, Mis:; L: James. Miss M. Jones, Miss M. Pearce. Miss I. Williams, Mrs. J. C. Charles, Mr. T. Evans, Mr. W. Harris, Mr. A. Pertwee, Mr. M' Pulliblank. Violinist, Miss Eira Reea; vocal- ists, Miss Jessie Martin, Mr. E. Bateman Mr. Tom Phillips; accompanist, Mr W j' Watkins.

Drowned in a Bath. The Deputy Coroner (Mr. Jones) at Cardiff, on Tuesday, held an'inquest on Mrs. Annie Davies, wife of Mr. John Thomas Davies, a grocer carrying on business at 106, Donald- street, Cardiff, who was found dead in her bath. It appeared that on Wednesday night Mrs. Davies told her son Ivor that she would take a bath before going to bed. Her husband came in five minutes later. and he and his son stayed downstairs reading for a couple of hours. Then the lad went upstairs to bed, and noticing that the gas was still alight in the bath-room lie opened the door. He saw his mother lying face downwards in the water, and shouted out to his father. "Mother's in the bath: I think she's drowned," A doctor was called, and upon arrival, pronounced life extinct, and said that death bad occurred at about 11 o'clock. It ap- peared that Mrs. Davies, whilst staying at Dow- lais, a month ago, was seized with fainting fits, for which she had been attended by Dr. Cresswell. Dr. Robinson now expressed the opinion that the water in the bath was too hot, that it, caused Mrs. Davies to faint, and that whilst in the faint she was drowned. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death, due to drowing." The body of Mrs. Davies was brought to Pant cemetery to be buried on Monday afternoon last, and a large number of local gentlemen accompanied the funeral cortege. The Rev. LI. M. Williams, R.D., officiated.

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