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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE CONTINUED
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE CONTINUED MEP.THYR ADTLT SCHOOL.—At the meeting last Sunday morning, at Shiloh Mission Hall, a very interesting address on Goals was given fey Mr. T. Jenkins, Merthyr. THE Rev. Dr. Cynddylan Jones. Whitchurch, d the Rev. M. P. Morgan, Blaenerch, will officiate at Pontmorlais, Saturday evening, at 7 Sunday. 10.30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday evening at 7. SEION CHAPEL, TWYVYRODYN.—Miss Maggie Sevan, Caerphilly, will pay a return visit to the town, and will preach at the above place, on Wednesday and Thursday next, November lith and 18th. Meeting to commence at 7 p.m.—A cordial welcome extended to all. PKVYDAREEN XEW INFANT SCHOOL.—By reference to advertisement in anothet column It will be seen that the Chairman'of the Educa- tion Committee, Alderman E. Morreil, J. P will open this fine new school on Tuesday after- noon next, at 3 o'clock, when the premises will He or en for inspection by parents and friends. MAYOR'S BUNDA Y.-All old volunteers and reteran3 of the regular service arc cordially Invited to attend the parade on Sunday next, and form a special company. It is requested that all men in possession of medals will wear them for the occasion. They will assemble fit tho Drill Hall, at 10 a.m. COLE.—This game appears to have taken a rm hold in the town. as, in addition to the Morlais Castle links, new links are to te pre- pared at Cilsanws, for which a new club will oe fc-rmcd. A Meeting will be held at the Bush Hotel, on Saturday, November 20th, at 8 p.m.. for this purpose, when all interested are invited to attend. MR. SAJI JENKINS, the renowned evangelist, paid a flying visit to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 2, N'orman-terrace, on Wednesday, and in the itternoon, in company with Mrs. Jones. visited I she General Hospital and entertained the patients to a number of beautiful solos. Early in the New Year Mr. Jenkins will sail for Patagonia, for a twelve-months* tour. ) SUCCESS.—Nurse M. M. Jones has passed I fticcssfully the examination held by the Central Widwives Board at Bristol last week. She is the j ridest daughter of ?he late Rev. W. M. J ones, of f A.didam, Merthyr was. trained at the Merthyr Infirmary under the care of Dr. Ward, and now 'lolds tiiree cert ilk'ales for full three years' trai ling in medical, surgical and midwifery Eon; CKUBCH Yovsa PEOPLE'S O'CTLP.—At \1 a well-attended meeUng of the Roc-ie!y. held on Jut- lay night. Mr. T. David gave a lelure on Lear." With the aid of weU-hosen I axtrr-ts the lecturer succeeded in ghing the lut:i(s:;ce a very vivid idea of the different types of 1 aracier contained in what he described as Shakespeare's masterpiece.
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St David's School Site.
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St David's School Site. The Mayor has given notice to move iii, the monthly meeting of the Merthyr Corporation on Monday that steps be taken to procure a provisional order to purchase compulsorily the site on which St. David's School now stands. Saen by one of our representatives, the Mayor said: "If the Council get the Order, they can make up their minds whether the best policy would be to buy this site or the Castle ftsld. My impression 18 that St. David's site is the best, because there would bo no excavations to be made, no roads to be constructed, and it ad- joins the Town Hall. At the present moment, the Council have not a single room they can call a committee-room, and the whole of the business is done in the Council Chamber. There is not even a retiring room fcr councillors who coma from a distance, nor a cloak-room. St. David's would be an admirable site for a cen- tral free library, education offices—the education staff are now working in a corrugated iron building—police, and many other purposes"
IWHY I LOST MY JOB.
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WHY I LOST MY JOB. REASONS WHY THOUSANDS LIKE ME CANNOT SATISFY THEIR .EMPLOYERS. I believe my fate is not unlike that of thousands of other workers who daily lose their places for reasons they do not know, I and probably would not believe. When their last pay envelope comes along, it is usually Your services no longer required.' If the truth were known, the reason for their un- ceremonious removal would probably be that their usefulness was destroyed because of some mental worry, bodily ailment, or general indisposition. fi'hese things, as we all know, j are the most fruitful causes of failure in all walks of life. The battle of Waterloo was lost because of a headache. In this quick age our minds must be clear, rapid, active, I and free from outside influence or worry, or else we go down to failure with the throng of floaters who go from one place of employ- ment to another, giving no satisfaction to others or to themselves, constantly growing older and less useful, with no ambition, no will-power, and no hope. Every man requires from every other man the best that is in him. But no man can use or get the best that is in himself until he is first free from all fretful indis- positions and worries. "That was my trouble. I was full of troubles. That's why I lost my job. My stomach, in the first place, was always out of order, and I was worrying about it, and my mind grew cloudy and slow. I made mistakes and grew grouchy. That was the end, There are thousands like me going about with wolfish faces, dyspeptic manners, and repulsive atmospheres. No employer wants such men's services. "Take my advice. A healthy stomach is half the battle, for it keeps your mind clear and your face rosy. 1 have a healthy stomach now and hold a good position, and my employer is satisfied and so am I. I started to take Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, which I was told were good for the worst cases of indigestion. The first two tablets made a wonderful difference in my condition." One ingredient of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digests 3.000 grains of food. The stomach doesn't have to work at all. The tablets do all the work, no matter how heavy your meal. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure brash, eructations, burning sensations, bloat, irrita- tions, loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn, lack of energy, loss of memory and dyspepsia and indigestion in their very worst forms. No ether little tablets in the world can do so much. You should carry them with you wherever you go and take them regularly after meals. Then you will realise what it is to be freed from stomach torment, and have a clw mind, a quick memory, a happy disposition, comfort and rest. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can be had of any chemist x/tj. 2/9 and 4/5 a package, orsend your nama and address for trial package, free, Address F. A. Stuart Co., 80 Clerksnw;ll Uosul, Londgo, E. £ j Uosul, Londgo, E. £ j < „ w ..J f f f' f
--Merthyr Education Authority.
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Merthyr Education Authority. PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT PENTREBACH. The monthly meeting of this authority was held 011 Wednesday night. Alderman E. Morreil (Chairman) presiding. There was a full atten- dance of members, including Mrs. M. A. Edmunds. The Evening Schools Committee reported that arrangements had been made for twelve evcning continuation schools and 94 technical 'classes in the borough. The list of subjects taught was very comprehensive, and calculated to meet the requirements of all classes of students. All the new classes sanctioned were successful. The exhibition recently held at Cyfarthfa, Castle had more than justified its object by the enthusiasm shown by new students in the technical classes. The intro- duction of domestic courses for women had met with the approval of the women, as a far greater number of women had enrolled them- selves this year than last. Applications were received from students for musical classes to be held at Abeifan and Treharris, but the same were not entertained. The School Attendance Committee reported that 22 children had attended school full time for three years, 17 had lost only one half-.day each year in the same period, and 30 had lost only one day each year in the same time. The Committee recommended that, a bronze medal be presented to each scholar, and recom- mended that in future all who made complete attendance for five consecutive years be awarded a silver medaL-This was agreed to. The School Attendance Committee recom- mended that henceforth the 1st November in each year be regarded as a general school holiday, to impress the children with the importance of the day's events.—Alderman D. W. Jones said that children should be kept away as much as possible from the turmoil of the elections. They did not want electioneering introduced into the schools, but whether that remark could be applied to some teachers was a moot point.— Councillor Isaac Edwards: It is not right that the children should learn to take sides. This great day can be better celebrated by lessons in school than by allowing the children to run about the streets.—Alderman Berry Give a holiday on the 5th November.— Councillor D. J. Lewis Train up a child in the way be should go, and when he is old he will know how to vote (laughter).—Therecommendation was lost. The Sites and Buildings Committee cerom- mended that a shower bath be provided in the Gcllifaclog School buildings-Councillor Isaac Edwards moved that the recommendation be sent back to Committee. He did not think a school the proper place for a shower lath. Parents should bath the children at home He _1_1 .t '1. WOUIU support me erccuon 01 swimming catn. with shower baths attached. To estallish baths in the schools would encourapc parents to be neglectful.—The Chairman said he hoped a trial of the shower bath would c made at this school.—Alderman D. W. Jones supported the report. Children attending Gcllifaclog School lived in the poorest part of Dowlais, and it was difficult for them to get a bath.—Coun- cillor A. \V Houlson said that every child could not stand a shower bath, and he asked who world discriminate. — Dr. Duncan said that in London the County Council had established such baths in the schools.—Councillor Houlson There are a good many weaklings who cannot stand a shower bath. [Dr. Duncan So there are in London. ] Alderman Jones, it seemed to him, wished to shift parental reiponsibilily on to the shoulders of the Authority.—Alderman Wilson said the best thing wouLd be to establish swimming baths in different centres. The Gellitaelog old school could be converted in toa a fine swimming bath, arid be used by children in the morning, and by adults later in the day. Councillor F. S. Simons suggested that a shower bath would cost only 4:5 or £6, but Mr. Thackeray, upon being appealed to, said the cost would certainly not exceed £ 30.— Councillor Marsh Better lay on a hose pipe that's the cheapest (laughter).—Upon a division 13 votes were .given each way, and the Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of the shower bath. It was agreed that children living at Trccdy- rhiw and other valley schools who had passed Standard VI., and who desired to attend the advanced elementary school, be allowed their train fares.—In reply to Councillor L. M. Jones, the Chairman said this would include children living at Pentrcbach.—Councillor J. Davies (Dowlais) We ought to pay tram fares from Dowlais as well. A sub-committee reported having visited New Brighton (pentrcbach), and had an inter- view with the officers of Jerusalem Chapel relative to the suggested sale or hire of their promises for school purposes. The officers stated that they were prepared to sell their building for £ 1,050, or rent it for Y,25 per annum- exclusive of fuel, light and cleaning. The Committee leeommended that a wood and corrugated iron building to accommodate 200 children be erected in Now Brighton for the infants of that district. The Deputy Borough Surveyor stated that he had communicated with the landowners, and they were willing to negotiate with the Committee provided their valuer's fees were paid by the Committee. The Deputy Borough Surveyor was instructed to inquire what the valuer's fees were; (2) Thai; the Clerk ascertain from Messrs. Hill's! Plymouth Company the terms upon which they will allow the Committee the use of their large public hall for temporary school purposes during the alterations to the mixed department. —Councillor L. M. Jones said the Council had exceeded their duty, as it had already been decided to build a school.—Alderman Rowland Evans said the Council were told that the life of Abercanaid and Pentrebach would not exceed 25 years, and after that time the village and the schools could be thrown on the scrap heap. -Councillor L. M. Jones I have looked into this matter, and have had it from the highest authority of the Hill's Plymouth Company that that is a deliberate untruth. There arc to-day 32 million tons of coal on the plans of the Plymouth Collieries unworked, which on an average output of balf-a-million tons per annum will last for 64 years.—Councillor W. Lewis (Treharris) said the Committee felt that they were not warranted to recommend that £ 3,000 of £ 4,000 be spent in a village, the life of which would not, it was estimated, exceed 25 years. Some time ago it was given in evid- ence that they would not be warranted in look- • ng forward to a future for this district.—The Chairman ridiculed the report, and said that he heard it stated in the House of Commons that there were seams of coal between Merthyr and Troedyrhiw which would take a very long time to work out.—Alderman Berry also said that the Committee were told that coal at Plymouth would not last more than 25 years. —The report was referred back tp Committee. Miss E. Attwood, head-teacher of the Town Infants' school, Miss Laura Lewis, head-mistress Webster-street school, Treharris, and Miss Janet Richards, T.C.A., Troedyrhiw school appeared before the authority as candidates for the post of head-mistress of Gellifaelog Infants' school.—In the first vote Miss Attwood secured 12 votes, Miss Lewis 9, and Miss Richards 5. In the final vote Miss Attwood received 17 votes, and she was appointed. Miss M. F. Smith, Cardiff, was appointed assistant at Treharris Girls' school. Mr. Harry Evans, B.A., was appainted teacher at the evening certificate classes.
. Theatre Royal, Merthyr.
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Theatre Royal, Merthyr. "WITH EDGED TOOLS." The dramatised version of Henry Seaton Mer- ritnan's novel, and one of Messrs. Armitage and Leigh's splendid productions, is the piece at the Theatre this week, and the reception is in every respect equal to that of the last visit some twelve months ago. There are one or two changes in the personelle of the company, which, however, do not affect the rendering, the most notable being Mr. Hamilton Deane, who plays "Jack Meredith" in place of Mr. William Grant. _M;ss Marie Leonard this time plays "Joeelyn Gordon," while her former part of "Millicent Choyne" is taken bv Miss Margaret Cellier. Mr. Campbell Gqldsmid as "Victor Durnovo," is another favourite, and Messrs. Harry Wren, Henry Nunn. E. Gedds, with Marion Fawcett, Violet Thorold, and Florence Dulhuntly are also members of a notable company. A st,irrin domestic drama, entitled, "The' Old Home," is announced for next week, the scenery and effects of which green an elaborate scale. In another column (pag-c 7) will be found an announcement of a special engagement which the management have been most fortunate in securing for their patrons of the eminent vio- linist, Miss Marie Hall, who will give a concert recital^ on Thursday afternoon, November 18th, at 3 o'clock. We seldom get opportunities such as this for hearing these bright stars in Mer- thyr and when thev do occur every advantage should be taken of them.
MARRIED LADIES.
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MARRIED LADIES. My recent offer of a free sample of Nurse Powell's Popular Pellets met with soch striking success, and enabled so many ladies to prove that they do actually cure all irregularities, that I have decided to repeat the offer. Ladies should write for Free Dox, enclos- ing penny stamp for postage. Delay is often dan- gerous, so write now.—2>urse T. iff Powell, Rep- lingham Road. Wapdiwortb, Loudou, 8 W, *V
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1"1 ^—————«rn I I- PASSING ITV ON. PuWiahed tgr "Ow 'Trade Union, London. -7 Who Pays the Duty in the. T
f-! TERRITORIAL FORCE.
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f TERRITORIAL FORCE. ORDERS FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 20TH, 1909. 5TH BATT.. THE WELSH REGIMENT. Merthyr Detachment.—Sunday, 14th: Mayor's Sunday. The Detachment will parade at 10 a.m. t9 attend divine service at Cyfarthfa Church dress, review order (scarlet tunics and helmets). No khaki uniforms to be worn. Men not in possession of scarlet will apply at Drill Hall, Friday evening, 6.30 to 9. Saturday u to 8. All old Volunteers and veterans of the Reg- 8. All old Volunteers and veterans of the Reg- ular service are invited to attend the parz.de and form a special company. It is suggested that all men in possession of medals will wear them. Friday, 19th: Recruit training, 8 p.m. There are vacancies for a few respectable youn ;r men, apply at the Drill Hall, at 7.30 p.m., on Mondays and Fridays. For duty: Major F. T. James, V.D., Col.-Sergt. S. J Davies, Corpl. B. Bull, Bugler W. H. Lewis. Next for duly Capt. D. C. Harris. Col.-Sergt. J. E. George, Corpl. Jas. Evans, Bugler E. Thomas.—Frank T. James. Captain and Hon. Major, V.D.. com- manding Merthyr Detachment, 5th Bait, the Welsh lleciment. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. BRECKNOCKSHIRE BATTALION. Cefn (G Company).—Monday, 15th The annual shooting competitions will take place on t112 rifle range, commencing at a Wcdncs- day, 17th: 7. Christmas prize competition, com-I moncing 5.30 p.m. till 9 p.m.. in Drill Hall. Friday. 10th: Christmas prize competition, commencing 5.30 p.m. till 9 p.m., Drill Hall. Monday. 21st: Christmas prixe competition, 5.30 till 9 p. m., in Drill Hall Competitors arc reminded that if thev are not on ihe range by 9.30 a.m., they will not he eligible xo fire in the first competition. This order will be strictly car- first competition. This order will be strictly car- ried out. Ruies for competition can be seen at the Drill Hall.—(Signed) C. Hore Ruthven, Captain, Officer Commanding G Company.
I■■PEOPLE WHO NEVER SLEEP.
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■■ PEOPLE WHO NEVER SLEEP. t There are people who are drowsy in the day time, always nodding,' and who drowse through the night and imagine they have slept Such people never really slcev, they start into wakefulness readily, and arise quite unrefreshed. This drowsiness occurs suddenly in the early afternoons or evenings, and goes off towards 1 the late hours, clearly proving that the nerve [centres are drugged into inactivity by "poison- ous bodily secretions. To obtain the sleep which is the real protection against such evi. dences of premature old age,' the nervous forces should be constantly replenished and sustained with Phosferine. In which connection the distinguished Mrs. E. S. White says co Sleeplessness and indigestion quite wore down my nervous system, but two days after taking Phosferine I was marvellously better. Phoe- ferine put new life into me, and has done more good in a few days than other remedies have in months.S, Towmhend Road, Richmond. I
Merthyr Evening Schools.
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Merthyr Evening Schools. The following results of the Science and Art Examinations have been received :-Frcehan(I Drawing in Outline. County School: First Class, Frances J. Bateson; second class, Minnie Tozer, Eliz. A. Lewis, Blanche R. Francis, Florence I. Seal, Tyssul Protheroe, Florence M. Williams, Rachel A. Davies, Annie Fitz- ,?«rald, John Mann (senr.), Evan II Wiiliams, John Mann (junr.), Peggy Lewis, and Jane Prise. Model Drawing.—County School: First class, Tyssul Protheroe, Florence Mary Williams; second class, Evan Herbert WillianM, Mary Jenkins, Margaret J. John, Blanche R. Fran- cis, John Mann (junr.), Ruth Jones, Jane Prica, Minnie Tozer, WiLhelmina M. Edwards, Rachcl Ann Davies, Annie Fitzgerald. Drawing in Light and Shade. County School: First class, John Mann (jun.); second class, Mmnie Tozer, Ellen Timmins. Architecture.—County School: Second class, a'nll John Mann. Design.-County School: Stage I, First class, John Mann. Practical Plane and Solid Geometry.—County School: Stage I., Second class, Alfred P Strat- ford and Daniel J. Powell Machine Construction and Drawing.—Dow- lais School: Stage., Second class, Richard W. Rosser, Evan J. Jones, Bert Rosser, William S. Surridge, and Wm. G. E. Evans. County School, Stage III:, Second class, Edison Lloyd, David James; Stage II., First class, Robert I. French, Thomas A. Bevan: Stage II., Second class, David W. Thomas, Ifor Wiilaims. David W. Williams, William A. Akhurst, William Thomas, Rav Roberts, David H. James, Augu»» tine A. Davies, Wiiliam Andrews, Alan Pert- wee, David S. Thomas, Sidney G. S. Sleeman. Abermorlais School: First Stage, Second class, Charles P. Prosser, Hector 6. Jones, Elwy- Lewis, Isaiah Rees, George S. Nash, Gomer L. Evans. Building Construction and Drawing.—County School: Third Stage, Second Class, Basil G. Jone>; Second Stage, First Class, Ernest A. Morris; Second Stage. Second Class, Evan R. Evans. William S. Prosser. Mathematics.—Dowlais School: Stage I. Second Class, Maggie A Lewis, Rachel H. Wil- liams. County School: Third Stage, Second Class, George O. DoCton Second Stage, Second Class, David T. Williams, Goronwy O. Wil- liams. Abermorlais School: First Stage, Second Class, Harry Bird, Annie Thomas. Jessie Davies. Practical Mathematics. Dowlais School: First Stage, First Class, WTindsor Jones, Hector O. Jones, Robert I French First Stage, Second Clfiss, David L. Morgan. County School: Second Stage, First Class, Tom Griffiths; Second Stage, Second Class. Basil G. Jones, Thomas Morris. Geo. A. Lewis, Rees W. Evans. Abermorlais School: Staga I., First Clas3, LI. O. Richards; Stage I., Second Class, David W. Williams, Ezekiel T. Williams, Mann. Abercanaid School: I., First Class, Dd. T. Williams; Stage I., Second Class, David J. Bodger. Treharris School: Stage II., Second Class, William R. James; Stage I., First Class, Ed. E. Roberts, Idris W. Hughes, David H. James, Thomas L" Hambley Stage I., Second Class, Arthur O. Kuner. John L. Williams, Dd. J. Jeffries, Herbert C. Bailey, Thomas J. George, Wensley T. Evans. Thomas Whiteaker. Applied Mechanics.—County School: Stage II., Second Clast, Alfred J. Saunders, Basil G. .Tones; Stage I.. First Class, William R. Wil- liams, Stage I., Second Class, Donald C. Fraser. Magnetism and Electricity.—Stage I., Second Class, Arthur C. Sussex, Reg. G. Jones, Hector O. Jones, Evan L. Jones. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry. — County School: Stage III., First Class, John E. Davies; 0. Jones, Evan L. Jones. Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry. — County School: Stage III., First Class, John E. Davies; Stage II., Second Cla^s, Henry Evans; I.. First Class, William W. Jenkins; Stage I., Second Class. Samuel William-, Granville Sharp, Ralph Protheroe. Practical Inorganic Chemistry. County School: Stage I.. &«cond Claw, James Davie*; Stage II., First Class, John E. Davies; Stage II., Second Class, Hepry Evans. Geologj.Aherfau Sqhool: Stage I., Second Class, Alfred T. Divies. Principles of Mining.—County School: Hon- ours, Second Class, Evan Jones. William Da. vies, Thomas Morris: Stage III., Second Class. Samuel Daviei; StaRe iL. Second Glass, David Davies, Mordecai Evans, Fredk. 0. Morgan, David J. Bodser, John Bodger; Stage I., Second Class. William Davies. Abermojlftis: Stage II., Seaond Class, John Watkins: Second Class, Rees Davies; Stage 1.. Second Class. n. J. Thomas. Morgan J J Morgan. Martin L. Davies. Aberfan School. Stage II.. Second Class. All. T. Davies: Stasre I., Second Class, David 1. Rogers. Jos. E. Price, Thomas Lon.rr- more. Treharris School: Honours, Second Class, Charles M. Kitto: Stag'e III.. Second Class, Edward Thomas. Thomas L. Hambley; Stage II., Second Class, Idris W. Hughes, Thos. Jenkins. Samjv-on H. Krtto; Stage I., First Class, John T. Morgan, Dav.d C. Morgan, Wensley T. Evans; Stage I.. Second Class. Isaao E. James, John R. Williams, Lemuel Morgan. Hygiene.—County School; Stage II., Second Class, Frederick R. Gral. -.A J-
————_____—. Merthyr's New…
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———— _— Merthyr's New Mayor. The election of Coun. Frank Treliarne Jarrel as Mayor of Merthyr for the ensuing year KM given the greatest pleasure and satisfaction V) all sections of rats payers. Mr. James is xreH known throughout South ANal-es as a solicitor U partnership with his brother, Mr. Arthur P James, and the firm is known as Messrs. Franl James and Son*, of Merthyr and Cardiff. Coun James is a worthy son of a worthy sire. I-I-U father, the late Mr. Frank James, was one o< the stouicst champions of Incorporation, :1 r.J pave evidence in favour at the inquiry of 187(1 Coun. Jame; himself most heartily suppoftid both of the last two petitions, and gave e,-4 dance in favour at each inquiry, and the House <;f Lords Committee. In the fir«| municipal, election, Coun. James was return.«( a. one of the represpntatives of the Park Ward lie lias hud a good grounding in public work and the ratepayers will benefit bv his exiem;" knowledge of local government. When h after 48 v<=ar«' tenure, resigned the oflki Oi clerk to the Mtrthyr .Board of Guardians q 1839, Mr. Frank received the reversion of << post, having previously acted as deputy cle* ,r!e succecciccl h:s father a'~o as clerk to Ctiivgaor and Rlr.go; Rural District COUPCSI to the Vav ji and Penderyn Rural Distrwt Council, and to the Gcllygaer School Boanj Gdlvner has recently bC211 vested with mb pow?rs, the cause b.,ing championed by ol(i ed-i,2aiion anthority d the r-ll:1 has Iron supplement id by a cona Cf the C'oun v Council, but the clerkship arc cti'l rciac.iicd by Conn. Jams-. For twt years in succession (1896 and 1C97),' he v.-&, High Constable of CaarphUly Higher. He it treasurer and a past president of the Merthvl Chamber of Trade. and treasurer, vice-pi'esi dent, and a life governor of the Merthyr Gen- eral Tiosp-hal, of which his father Was one oi the founders. He is resident agent of ih. CowtEstah. and under the will of ihe lat4 owner (Mr. R. C. Thpma-), was appointed onl of the trustees. Coun. James is president of the lerth". and Abcrclare Incorporated La* Soe-e'ty, and is ever ready to give a help na hand to his juniors in the profession. Coun James is an enthusiastic Volunteer, and is no major commanding the local detachment of" ih< 5th .Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, of wh'oij his brother is the colonel commandant. Fl4 joined the forc," in 1882. and obtained his com- mission the following year. He holds the covcw* ed Victoria Decoration, and i~ one of the rr-^sA popular Territorial officers in South Wab* Mrs..Ta^rnes is a daughter of the late Mr. \V111, Powell, J.P.. of Hirwa'n. Photographs of tlid Mayor and Mayoress will be found on page 12. A
MINERS' WAGES.
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MINERS' WAGES. APPLICATION FOR INCREASE WITHDRAWN. Tho demand of the South Wales miners for.afl increase in the wage rate of 2 per cent. as and from December 1st next has been formally with drawn. Tho workmen's representatives, %-i I they met the owners' side at the Conciliate JS Board at Cardiff, 011 Wednesday, discovered from the official figures that were tabled that the demand was one which, in the present stat< of the market, could not be sustained. The official report of the meeting stated thai Mr. Bracc introduced the application on h* half of the workmen's representatives, and stalio cd the workmen's case on behalf of the proposed advance. After hearing the facts submitted rA Mr. Heppell in opposition to the proposal th< workmen's representatives retired to furthel consider tho matter, and they subsequently in formed the owners' representatives that in facfl of the facts which had been placed before thers the workmen's representatives would not llO press their application. Consequently the wageS at the associated collieries will remain unaltev cd for the ensuing- three months. Mr. Heppell raised the question as to the de" sirability of the Joint Board entering into no* gotiations for a new wages agreement in vie* of the fact that the period of the present agrc rnent was drawing to a close, and emphasised tho importance of hoth sides entering; into earH negotiations in the general interest of the ce.M TV? fir* Mr. Abraham, in reply, said that the wMk4 men's representatives quite approved of h:f suggestion, and would consider tho question ol taking steps in the matter.
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Weighinu the Mayor & Corporation The usual ceremonies were observed at High Wycombe on the 9tli inst., when Aldermafl Walter Birch was elected Mayor of the Ancient Borough for the third time since 1900. He wa.4 duly presented with the silver stick and rninia' ture mace. After the administration of tilt) usual oathf, -,lie, Mayor and Corporation we. duly weighed on a persona! weighing machine, I kindly lent by Messrs. W and T. Avery, Ltd., of London and Birmingham, in place of the old- fashioned ooal-weighing machine hitherto useq. Miss Dove, who was last year l'ej 2cted as Iady I Mayoress, was also among the number to b<3 weighed. It might be mentioned that thd Mayor, who is head of a large cliair-iniling company, scaled 15 stone o lbs.
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There was a record display of Cheshire cheese at Whitchurch (Salop) Dairy Show ctu Tuesday, the entries numbering 550. Lieutenant Sjiackleton (one of tho knights) has sent £100 to the Dr-eadnough1 Hospital, Greenwich, for sick and injured sea; men, being a portion of the funds dcrivflu from the exhibition of the Nimrod.
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.0 Au OXQ tQaSt. "GENTLEMEN— THE LADIES Bt:lwer Lyttoi.] thatwwnlI < is seldom merciful tq titelinan "who is timid, lie was right, j Woman admires courage, pentle- men, COURAGE. 1.00k"at lTiC. |< I "Am I timid ?_ Not a lit of "it OXQ give", lue courage "in cupfuls — and mori than 1 "courage, it gives me health, j strength and fitness. To the i youngsters it gives Mocxi, bo.c j and muscle, and to a!! of us it I "stands for'all that'll in 4 f healthy beef. You can always "rely on OXU—every ounce of b-ef in OXO cornea from OXO'S own cattle, and is guaranteed fresh end healthy." OXO1 It
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A CARELESS HUSBAND.—Last July Jeremiah O'Neill, a labourer, was sent to prison for a month for neglecting to provide food for his wife and four children. When he c.ame from ■raol he neglected them again, and they have cost the ratepayers ten guineas. At an occa- sional court, on Monday, O'Neill said he had not been away, and that he had just found work. The Mayor told him to take his wife and family off the rates, or go to prison for a month. G.W.R. TEMPERANCE UNION.—The monthly meeting was held at Merthyr station, on Sunday, Mr. J. G. Lucas, the chairman, presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn, after which the chairmdn offered prayer. The speaker was the Rev. W. Andrews, who up. to a short time ago was in the service of the G.W.R. Mr. Andrews, who is a very gifted speaker, had for his subject What Religion is, and what it is not." All present were much taken up with tLe address.— Miss Morris sang a solo. RESIGNATION OF REV. D. E. WALTERS.—The Rev. D. Eurof Walters, who has been appointed to succeed the Rev. Cynddylan Jones, as under- secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society for South Wales and Monmouthshire, has resigned the pastorate of Market-square Congregational Church, and will, at the beginning of next year, take up his residence in Swansea. Mr. Walters' removal from Merthyr will be regretted by a largo circle of friends. ZOAR YOUNG PEOPLES' SOCIETY.-A meeting was held on Wednesday night, when a debate took place upon Would equalising of people's opportunities bring about true brotherhood 1" The affirmative was taken by Mr. Wm. Harris (Abermorlais School), and the negative by Mr. J. O. Evans. No vote was taken, as it was felt that the question was not so thoroughly under- stood as to warrant it. The following also took part:—Messrs. C. Williams, E. Price, G. Roberts, and C. Griffiths. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. John Thomas, pastor., PRESBNTATIOV.—At the afternoon service, on Sunday last. at Ebenezer Welsh Baptist Church, a diploma of honour, beautifully framed, was presented to Mr. Evan Jones, on behalf of the Sunday School Union, for thirty-rive years' arduous work in connection with the Sunday School at Ebenezer. The presentation was made by the Rev. John Thomas, Zoar, who spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Jones's services to the cause. He said he had known Mr. Jones for many years; he was one of his earliest acquaintances in Merthyr. He wished him every success in his efforts in the future. The Rev. D. Griffiths (pastor) also spoke.—The recipient responded in suitable terms, and gave a retrospect of his connection with Ebenezer. A PROMISING POLITICIAN.—Mr. D. Rowland Thomas, who is well-known in his native town, has just begn elected to. the S. Wales circuit. For the moment Mr. Rowland Thomas is par- ticularly active in the political world. He was last week speaking for the Liberal party at Canterbury and Rochester. He is next week speaking at Portsmouth, and he is the same week opposing a motion to be introduced in the Union Society of London (which is connected with the Inns of Court), condemnatory of the public utterances of Mr. Ure. He has also been asked by the Eighty Club to go down to Oxford shortly, to a meeting where he is to deliver an address on the Disestablishment of the Church. MERTHYR FLOWER SHow.-A meeting of the promoters of the Merthyr Flower Show will be held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday night, when Mr. A. T. Smith, secretary, will submit the balance sheet of the show held last August. The receipts included:—Subscriptions, £ 74 1s. 8d. special prizes, £17 13s 6d. caterers, £13 10s. exhibitors' fees, £11 Os. 6 id. taken at gate, £214 18s. advertisements in schedule, E13 tickets sold prior to 3how, L13 1s. 6d. sale of programmes, il 15s. 11 d. hire of chairs, 9s. 2d. objection fee, ICs. total. E360 Os. 3¥!. After payment of overdraft at bank and bank charges (£31 17s.), and meeting all expenses, there is a balance at the bank of fOO 16s. 1 d., which is highly gratifying to the officials. The accounts were audited by Mr. Isaac Wilks and Mr. John y Forrester. BOXISG CONTESTS.—RTHE following resolution on the recommendation of the distriet meeting held at Cefn Coed recently, was unanimously passed at Zion Baptist Church, Twynyrodyn, on Sunday evening last :—That we, as a congregation, express our entire disapproval of the boxing contests which take place at the Pavilion, Mountain Aah, and Merthyr, and which are patronised by persons from this valley. We believe that such contests are detrimental to morality and religion, brutal as physical exercise, and foster low and demoralising influences in human nature. Also, that we bind ourselves to use every effort to persuade our fellow-men to avoid patronising or atten- ding such barbario gatherings." The pastor, Rev. W. A. Jones, delivered an excellent dis- course, and spoke in condemnatory terms of the evils wrought by attending those places. ( ,oN.crRT.-Tl;e first of the series of popular concerts promoted by Zion Baptist Church, was held on Saturday evening, when Mr. W. Walters (headmaster of Twynyrodyn Council Schools) presided over an appreciative audience. The chairman impressed upon all the advisability of spending their evenings in a profitable manner. An excellent programme was con- Iributed to by the following :—Solos. Miss Annie Rees, Dowlais Mr. James Rosser, i lylorstown and Mrs. Willie Morgan, Dowlais iarp solo, Mr. Re-gaie .Jones, .Merthyr; recita w tions, Miss Prico, Dowlais and sices by the Zion Ladies' Choir (conducted by Mr. T. Morgan Jones).Ifr. David Williams (organist) accom- panied with his susual ability. There will be an open solo competition for tenor or bass (own choice) at next Saturday'sconcert. Theconcerts were highly appreciated last season, and augur well for the coming season.—Mr. T. Morgan Jones is the secretary. SHILOH MISSION HALL.—The annual tea and concert were held on Monday. A record number sat down to tea, the tables being in charge of Mrs. H. O. Hughes and Mrs. Edward Humphreys, assisted by Miss Gray. Mrs. T. W. Edwards. Mrs. J. Owen, Mrs. A. Hughes, Miss Maggie Evaii .S, Miss M. J. Jones. Mrs. D. J. Rees, Mrs. W. Powell, Mrs. Evans. Mrs. Morris Evans, Miss M. J. Garnon, Miss Annie M. Jones, Lotty Evans, Lilly Tudor, Myfanwy Tudor, Maggie Rogers, May Evans, Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwards and Miss Phoebe Watkins, Mr. E. Edwards and Mr. Wiliie Jones. The Rev. H. O. Hughes pre- sided at the concert, and the following took partPianoforte solos, Miss Edith Frost Price, Miss Evans; pianoforte duet, Misses Yona and Lona Hughes solos, Miss Mary Hughes, Miss Garnon, Mr. T. W. Edwards; selections on phonograph, Mr. D. M. Hughes recitations, Miss Maggie and Willie Rogers euphonium and trombone duet, Mr. W. Powell and Mr. Jack Stiliivan.-The accompanist was Miss Lona Hughes, FOOTBALL DANCE.—The tenth annual whist drive and dance of the Merthyr Thursday Rugby F.C. took place at the Drill Hall, on Thursday, when nearly 200 attended. All appeared to enjoy themselves. The Footer" dance is always popular, and this one was no exception. There were sixteen tables occupied at the whist drive. The ladies' first prize (a chatelaine bag) was won by Mrs. Jack Jones, and the second prize (a box of chocolates) by Miss L. Jones whilst the gentleman's prize (a handsome pocket wallet) was won by Mr. Ike Williams (Manchester House). Dancing was kept up until the we sma' hours." Messrs. Adams and Bellam had charge of the catering. whilst Mr. Gwilym Lewis's band supplied the music. Mr. Jack Jones, the hon. sec., is to be congratulated for his excellent work in connection with the dance, as also Mr. Owen Watkins and the committee. Messrs. Fry, Hunter and the brothers Baker worked hard for its success. Mr Hy. Baker was the M.C. for the whist drive, and for the dance the M.C.'s were Messrs. W. M. Macdonald, Arthur Lewis, J. J. Hunter, Chris. Jone3, H. G. Pritchard, W. J. Cable. C. Swash, W. H. Phillips, B. Colman, W. J. Cole R. G. Owens, D. T. Davies and Eddie Jenkins. A MISSION TO YOUNG PEOPLE.—A mission to young people has been conducted at Ainon English Baptist Church, by Miss Maggie Bevan. a gifted young evangelist from Caerphilly. The news of her recent successful mission at Cadoxton had preceded her coming. Though only .sixteen years old, she conducted the services entirely herself. The first night she took the Prodigal Son as her subject and dealt with it in vivid touches and telling application. The second evening she held the audience face to face with Pilate's question, What shall I then do with Jesus, which is called the Christ She won her way at once to the hearts of the people by her expositions and perfectly natural manner. Let it be counted to her for righteousness that she is by no means a hot-house plant; in fact she is just a young girl made meet for the Master's use. The first service was succeeded by a second one. carried on on revival lines, lasting for an hour or so, where she gave further evidence of her power and charm. During the two services 47 converts were gathered in. The first night many failed to get into the crowded chapel. The second service was held at Bethel, a larger chapel, but that could not contain the multitude which gathered. The fiftieth birth- day of the Church at Ainon has just been celebrated. For the second period the Church is renewing its youth, and becoming the mother of a numerous family in Zion. HOREB NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL, PEN- YDARREN.—The first series of opening services of this beautiful chapel were held on Sunday and Monday last. The congregations were very large many failing to get admission. Excellent sermons were preached by the Revs. John Thomas (Soar). W. Bowen (Penygroes), D. Eurof Walters (Market-square), J. M. Hughes (Elim), DyfnaIIt Owen (Pontypridd), and Gwvlfa Roberts, of Llanelli. Solos were effectively rendered by Miss Annie Rees, Dowlais. Mr. Lewis Jones (Heolgerrig). and Madame Miles Beynon (Merthyr), which were greatly appreciated by the congregation. The orches- tra, under the leadership of Mr. Ben Evans, rendered vauable aid to the singing, which was of a very bright character.—Mr. D. H. Lloyd, Mr. John Rees Morgan, and Mr. David Williams acted as accompanists. The congregational singing was conducted by Mr. George Lewis. The services throughout were very impressive. and marked with much spiritual fervour. The members of the Church have every reason to feel grateful for the valuable support they received from the surrounding Churches and the public generally during the meetings. The collections also were very satisfactory. OPERATIVE BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS.— The annual dinner took place on Saturday last at Trevanion's Commercial Hotel, when a large number of operatives and friends sat down to a well-served dinner.—Mr. T. E. Jones, chairman of the Master Bakers' Association, presided and was supported by Mr. F. A. Jones and Mr. H. Williams (distriet organiser). After dinner the Chairman delivered an encouraging address. He referred to the good feeling that existed between the majority of employers and em- ployed. He was a firm believer, he said, in Trades Unionism, and the right of men to com- bine for the purpose of looking after their own interests. Referring to the platform of working conditions, he said he was sorry there still remained a. few employers who had not adopted the new conditions. He urged those present to do all they could to bring them into line.— Mr. H. Evans, the local secretary, and Mr. Williams suitably replied, and assured Mr. Jones that all that could would be done to get the few remaining employers to adopt the platform. —Mr. Leonard proposed the toast of I- Masters' Association," to which the Chairman replied.— Mr. r. A. Jones proposed The Merthyr Branch of the Amalgamated Union, to which the local secretary replied.'—A long musical programme to which the following contributed was gone through :—Messrs. Brinkworth, Hodges, Lewis, Rigwin and Williams.—Mr. W. Evans, who has leen secretary for the operatives for ten ycars. was presented with a handsome was presented with a handsome tiluei?, ol -9- ORGA, RECITAL.—At Hope Church on Thurs- day afternoon and evening a most successful organ recital was given by Mr. Edwin H. Le ma re. the vocalist being Madame Dilys Jones. A full report wiil appear next week. VICE AND DEPRAVITY-.—At Eh"nezer Welsh Baptist Church, Plymout-hslrfet, spec ial ser- vices were held on Sunday and Monday evening. when eloquent sermons were preached to lai-Le congregations by the Revs. Peter Price, Belhania, Dowlais, and Dan Davies. Fishguard. On Sunday afternoon the Rev. Peter e chose as his subject "The Priesthood of the holy Spirit,and commented upon the fact that vice and depravity were worse than ever. Met felt it with greater intensity to day than ever before, and 11,e facts which had been brought to his notice, and which be had himself investigated, impelled him conscientiously not to offer the least apology for his recent statements. The rev. gentleman added that sin had be-ome stronger owing'to its having the aid of education and wealth, which it did not possess in bygone times, and lie prayed for strength to go forward to fight against sin. To destroy had been the aim of sin. and its onslaught still continued. There were men in the land who were not worthy of the notice of society. The Divine l Persons acted graciously towards man, not because of what man is, but what he oup-nt I to be. Every effort should be made to uplift man from the mire into which he had fallen. I The various worldly attract.ions ottered no I solace to him, but through faith in the Almighty much might be accomplished. The destructive agencies of sin demanded greater determination on the part of man to withstand every on- slaught, and he exhorted all to set high ideals for themselves, and thereby become a tower of strength, under Divine guidance.—The sermon left a profound impression upon the hearers,, as did also the succeeding sermons delivered. PRESENTATION TO MR. NOEL EVANS.—Mr. Noel R. Evans, of Penrheol House, who has been for the past few years connected with the Cyfarthfa colliery staff, was on Saturday evening. at the Globe Hotel, Merthyr. presented by the Cyfarthfa colliery officials with a beautifully- designed self-registering barometer (suitably inscribed) upon the occasion of his leaving the district to take up the position of colliery manager under the Cambrian Trust, at Llwyn- ypia. Mr. David Francis, manager of Castle Pit, occupied the chair, and, in his opening ] remarks, said that all present would be glad to hear of Mr. Evans's appointment, and the presentation to him that evening was an appreciation by his late colleagues at Cyfarthfa upon his promotion.—Mr. David Nicholas, overman, in making the presentation, said he had been-intimately acquainted with the recipient's grandfather and father for many years, having been a near neighbour of their's all his life. He hoped that young Mr. Evans would be successful in his new sphere of work and would try and uphold the good name that the Evans family of Penrheol" had always borne.—Mr. J. M. Webber (Gethin Pit), Mr. W. B. Llewellyn (Castle Pit), Mr. George Rogers (vet.), Mr. John Simons (traffic-manager), and other officials also spoke, wishing Mr. Evans every success.— Mr. Evans, in thanking them for their kind wishes, and also for their presentation, said he would also think of the good words of advice given to him that evening, by such old and experienced officials. A good programme of music and recitations was gone through, and an enjoyable evening terminated with the singing of 11 God Save the King," the chairman rendering the solo part.—The barometer was supplied by Mr. C. H. Flooks, jeweller, Pont- morlais. MERTHYR NATURALISTS' SOCIETY.—At the annual meeting Mr. Fleming (president) in the chair, the secretary presented a report of work done by the Society during the past year, as follows :—Papers were read on The Geo'logy of South Wales," by Mr. G. R. Williams; "Numismatics," by the Secretary "A Dis- sertation on Pictorial Art," by Mr. W. W. Meredith "Some Literary Associations of Merthyr Tydfil," by Mr. A. J. Ferman Weigh- ing a World," by Mr. R. H. Pugh Geology, from the point of view of a Merthyr County Borough Naturalist," by Mr. T. H. Kemp and Some Methods of an Enl omologist, with special reference to the Lepidoptcra of the Merthyr District," by the President. Excursions or rambles were made to various localities in the neighbourhood, including Cilsanws Mountain to inspect the site of the "finds" of a burial of the Bronze Age; several visits for botanical research to Pontsarn, Gethin Woods, and Morlais Brook, to the Pontsticill quarry, and the cave6 and rivers at Ystradfelltc, for geology, etc. The Secretary proceeded to describe the discovery and excavation of the remains of an ancient chapel at Abercar Farm, of which, apparently, all records have entirely disappeared. It was from the same farm that the inscribed stone, which is fully described in the WTilkins' I" History of Merthyr," was brought some years ago. The chapel measures, internally, 35 feet I from east to west, about 24 feet notrh to south, the floor is very roughly paved. The south wall still stands, about 6 feet high. and shows the position of the main (probably the only) entrance, as well as one of the windows. It is hoped to complete the excavations next season. The meeting stands adjourned to next Wednes- day, when it is intended to elect officers, etc., for the ensuing year. _m