The Merthyr Express

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CWMBACH. BETHANIA.—At the meeting of the Young I People's Society on Tuesday, an admirable paper was read by the Rev. Joseph James (pas- tor) on "Helen Keller," one of the most pecul- iar and unique characters that ever in America, The meeting terminated with p a.vc by Mr. Dan Owen. The chairman Air. Warriotte Owen. BRYN SBION.—At the Mutua.l Improvement Society's meeting en Friday night, thf> Rev. Tegwedd Davies, Pontvpi gave a lecture on "Tho Future of Nonconformity," which was treated upon Jll an interesting manner through- out. Comments were made at tin close by Mr. William Roes, Godrea and Mr. Sam- uel Lloyd. The Rev. R. If. Davies presided. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The quarterly meet- ing was held on Wednesday night. It is inter- esting to note that the Society, which is the premier one in Wales, is now approaching its jubilee—having been formed by the late Mr. John Rees and other pioneers on the 11th of March, 1860. For the three months ending December 25ih, 1909, the sales reached the total of £78,253 2s. 4d. This amount, together with the productive sales at the slaughf- house, farm, and bakery, make a total ti over of £Ð2,970 15s. 4d. The share capita the mom'jers, including interest, now sto at £f03,978 15s. 9d., being an increase over the previous quarter by £4,031 12s. 2d. This work., out at an averag-o share for each member of £18 8s. Among the claims upon tho profit for last quarter are: £1,124 12s. intercut on share capital; JU483 10s. lOd. towards deprcciaticn of buildings £4 for scholarships at the Aberdare County School £ 10 to Porthcawl Rest; £ 11 5s. to the it'n Wales District Co-operative As- sociatio £ '10 Co-operative Union; and £ 2 2s. to the errlare Fire Brigade. After paying the abov. and all incidental expenses, there is a surplus of £12.928 7s. 9d. available for dis- posal at 3s. 3d. in the £ to members, and Is. 7d. in the £ to non-members. Provision has been made for the Educational Fund and .Jubilee Celeberation Fund. It was reported that the following had been elected directors and audit- ors ;—Cwmbach (two required), Thomas Lloyd and Meth. Davie?; Aberaman (two required), David Bowen and George Davies; Cwmaman (two required), William Isaac and Tom Lloyd; Mountain Ash (one required), David Lewis. Chairman, Rees Phillips. Cwmaman; vice- chairman, John H. Longman; auditors (two required), William B. Jones and Evan Phillips.

CWMAMAN. OBITUARY.—On Monday morning, Mrs. H. Probert, 14, Brynhyfryd, passed away after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and one child.

LLWYDCOED. FOOTBALL.—Llwydcced eleven entertained tSe Trecynon United on Saturday afternoon, when a ,cry interesting r-ame was nla.ycd. Lh¡ydcocd opened upfield, and were early aggressive. Af- ter a few minutes' play H. J. Davies put through for the homesters. Soon afterwards, W. Jones and D. T. John added to the score, and Llwvdcoed won by three goals to nil. BIDLE SOCIDTT.—At Horeb Chapel, on Sunday morning, Rev. D. Eurof WaJters, of Merthyr. preached. A meeting of the local branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the evening, when Mr. Walters delivered an address on the work done by the Society. Mr. W. R. Davies, the secretary of the branch, sub- mitted a report upon the work which had been done locally. Mr. David Thomas, the chairman, also spoke.

PENDERYN. SOAR.—A good number of friends met at Soar Chapel, Pendsryn, to bid farewell to Mr. Wm. Williams, late of Pwlihuan, Penderyn, who is leaving the neighbourhood for Resolven, where he intends spending the remainder of his days with his sister. The meeting was presided over by the Rev. R. Derfel Roberts, Hirwain, and he and the Rev. E. Wern Williams, Hirwam, together with Mr. John Harris, Trebanog Farm, spoke eulogistically of Mr. Williams, who had been a member of Soar Chapel for upwards of 35 years, and who was one of the chief pillars of the church. On behalf of the church and a number of friends, a purse of gold was presented him by Mrs. Rachel 011,. vies, the eldest member of Soar. Mr. Williams fellingly responded. CONCERT.—A concert was held at the C.M. Chapel, Penderyn, on Thursday evening last. The chair was taken by Mr. David Jones, schoolmaster, Hirwain. Friends from Hirwain had arranged to assist in making the affair a success. Selections were excellently rendered by the Hirwain Choral Society, conducted by Mr. John E. Richards and Miss Annie Jones. The following also took part in a capital pro- gramme, vlz. :-Son¡;, Miss Katie Mosely (en- cored) songs, Mr. William Walters, Mr. Car- adog Davies, Miss Jones, and Mrs. Gomer Jones; duett, Messrs. T. Roderick and Caradog Davies; recitations by Messrs. David Williams and James Thomas; quartette, Mr. Wm. Wal- ters and friends; trio, Mrs. Jones and friends; violin solo, accompanied on the piano, by Mas- ters Johnson. A vote of thanks was proposed to the choir and to the Chairman by the .Kev. E. Price, seconded by Mr. Matthew BeLl, and carried unanimously.

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ABERCWMBOI. BETHLEHEM.—At the meeting of the M.L Society on Friday evening last, Miss Nlary II. Evans occupied the chair and papers woro read by Messrs. Jam Williams and Dan Isaac. The former treated upon Tho Essentials of a True Character," and enumer- ated the following points:—1, An energetio qu st for true knowledge; 2, humility; 3, sympathy: 4, modesty; 5, integrity; and 6, wisdom. The second paper by Mr. Dan Isaac dealt with the renowned "Samuel Roberts, Llanbrynmair." "S.R. as he was always known among the iiterary fraternity, was ono of the ablest, writers of his day, and con- tributed a great deal to the Welsh journal "Y Cronic! He also did great service on behalf of Wales. Nonconformity, and tho Gospel of Jesus Christ. The following tonic part in the discussion: Messrs. Joseph Witfams, John Evans, Isaac Isaac, Henry Williams, the Rev. J. Bowen Davies, Mrs. Dd. Jones, and tho chairman (Miss M. tL Jones).

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TREMAR-FIIS. BKNEFIT CONCERT.—On Monday night, at the Public Hall, there was a fair attendance at a benefit concert, held in aid of Mr. Reea Jones, Webster-street, who has been ill for five years. Mr. T. Andrews presided. The artistes were Misses Gladys Jenkins, Leah Stone, Jenny Jones, and Messrs. Call, J. Colea Will Jones and J. De Johns. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music and recitations, all the artistes being frequently tneored. PRESENTATION.—Mr. John Jenkyn Parry, of Pengraig-Fargoed Farm, the indefatigable secre- tary of the Gellygaer, Llanfabon and Mcrthyi Ploughing Match Society, is well known foe the energy and enthusiasm he inatils into every movement he undertakes. To mark their appreciation of his ability, his devotion and highly-successful services the members of the Society have presented Mr. Parry with a massive Malacca walking-stick, having a chaste solid silver band with a suitable inscription setting forth the members' gratitude for the efficient services readily and generously given by Mr, Parry to the fanners of the district. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.-The 78th quarterly meeting -of th% Workmen's Industrial Co-oper- ative Society was held on Saturday evening, Mr. T. Andrews in the chair. There was a good attendance of shareholders. The capital of the society stands at £7,590 3s. 10d., and the trade transactions during the quarter amounted to 1:7,270 Os. lid., the profit 011 which, after allowing depreciation on stock, &c., amounted to 1:1,013 4s. GAd., permitting of a dividend of 2s. 6d. in the £ being declarecl The C-operative Wholesale Society were re- elected auditors; Messrs. Frank Every and Daniel Williams were appointed on the com- mittee of management, and Mr. J. R. Jenkina was elected as a new member of the committee. R.A.O.B. FUNERAL.—The interment of the late Bro. Albert Dale took place on Thursday last at Beechgrove cemctery. Deceased met with his death whilst engaged in repairing the shaft of No. I Pit at' the Treharris Colliery, falling down the shaft a distance of over 500 yards. The Pantanas lodge of R.A.O.B. assembled at the Lodge Room, Commercial Hotel, to register, and appointed Bro. HaItY Drew, K.O.M., and Bro. Edwin Phillips, K.O.M., as marsh alls, with Bro. John Davies, C.P., the present S.P. of the lodge, Bro. W. Jenkins, C.P., city treasurer, Bro. E. J. Attwood, C.P. and Bros. P. R. Martin, John Small and George Cridge as bearers. The brethren, to the number of 80, headed by the chaplin, Rev. Llewelyn Davies, Merthyr, proceeded to the residence of the deceased, and joined the cortege, which was one of the largest ever seen at Treharris. Arriving at the cemetery the brethren formed a broken link around the grave when the Rev. Mr# Morgan, curate of Treharris, conducted the usual burial service, after which the Rev. Llewelyn Davies read the most solemn and impressive service of the Order, at the con- clusion of which each brother filed past and dropped a laurel leaf into the grave. The brethren then returned to the lodge-room and were addressed by the chaplain, who said he was surprised at the large muster, and com- plimented the brethren for assembling in such large numbers. The deceased was a most regular attendant at the lodge meetings, and his widow will receive the benefit from the Widows' and Orphans' fund of the Merthyi Province.

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I ABERDARE. ,í ST. ELVANS.—A special service for men and boys was hold on Sunday afternoon at this chapel, wl-eii an address was delivered by Rev. Archdeacon Veriables, of the Llandaff Theolo- -.giea.! College. There was a good attendance and the address was highly appreciated. I i. SUCCESSFUL WHIST DRIVE.-On Friday eVen- in# a most enjoyable whist drive was got up by the staff of the Town Schools, the success of which was largely due to the energy of j Miss A. G. George (Girls' Dept.), Mr. D. G. I Davies, and Mr. Dan H. David (M.C.'s). Some SO to 90 sat down to the whist drive and at the 1 close the following were awarded prizes:— ladies: 1st Miss M. Morgan; 2nd, Miss Evans, Stuart-street, and Miss L. Thomas; consolation j prize. Miss C. Vaughan. Gents: 1st, Mr. Archie Williams; 2nd, Mr. Ivor Bryant; 1 consolation prize, Mr. J. W. Gold- 'I stone. The rooms had been very prettily decorated by the members of the staff, and the Infants' department, being a nice large room, was shown up to advantage. Refreshments i were provided by Messrs. Miles, caterers, Aber- dare, and the table lit up by fairy lights- and candles presented a pretty picture. At the close j of the whist drive some dances interspersed with an occasional solo, were indulged in. Miss Gwiadys Phillips played selections of dance music. Miss Maggie Phillips also gave a solo. B.W.T.A.—The sixteenth annual meeting of the Aberdare Branch of this Society was held on Monday at the English Wesleyan Chape!, under the presidency of Mrs. W. Lloyd. There was a good attendance of members. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Griffiths, who read a por- tion of the Scripture, and Mrs. Williams offer- ed prayer. Mrs. Lloyd afterwards briefly re- viewed the work done during the past year. The secretary, Mrs. Griffiths, also presented a report, which showed that satisfactory progress had been made. Mrs. Hodges, the treasurer, reported that there was a good balance on the proper side. The report of Mrs. Sheppard, the Evangelistic missioner, was read, and this show- I ed that a great deal of good work had been done. It stated 213 meetings had been held; 68 pledges signed: 2,302 homes visited; seven women and children sent to homes. Mrs. Shep- i pard also referred to the work 6he had done as Court probationer appointed by the Aberdare magistrates. In that capacity she had attended I' the court on 4 occasions. Seven juvenile offen- ders had been placed in her charge. Six of tho,s3 had done well so far, but one had unfor- tunately relapsed, and had now been sent to a • reformatory school. The following officers were appointed for the ensuing year: President, .Irs. W. Lloyd: acting vice-presidents, Mrs. (Rev.). J. M. Jones and Mrs. Griffiths; hon. vice-presidents, Mrs. Wilcox, Seymour-street, and Mrs. (Rev.) W. Calvert; Mrs. Hodges Was re-elected treasurer and Mrs. Eddie was ap- vice-presidents, Mrs. Wilcox, Seymour-street, and Mrs. (Rev.) W. Calvert; Mrs. Hodges was re-elected treasurer and Mrs. Eddie was ap- pointed secretary. The mission opened by Mrs. Sheppard at Trecynon having proved a very successful one, and the present Mission Hall being utterly inadequate, it was resolved to negotiate with Lord Windsor for a site for the erection of a new hall at a cost of about L120. EDUCATION SocrETY.On Monday evening, at the Higher Standard Schools, an excellent lecture was given to the members of this Society by Dr. Trow, lecturer on botany in Cardiff University, on "Nature Study." The chair was occupied by Mr. John Griffiths, Park Schools. The first part of the address was taken up with the significance of the term "Nature Study," and what it really did for the child. It was, he said. special training of the hand, eye, and ear. The eye, however, was much neglected. Education was a means to an end, and in this respect Nature study was highly valuable. Nature was boundless; it had an abundanoe of choice; there were thou- sands of insects alone to study. Choice, of pouree. would vary with the locality. No hard and ÍI rules could be set down, but the course adopted in schools should contain the object closest at hand. It was his (the lec- turer'^? belief that in the elementary schools rn',cr -,pie work should be done away with. There was plenty of learn with the n"ed eye, which would be much more beneficial to young children. He mentioned several books dealing with nature subjects suitable for elementary schools, amongst those being Seaton Thomp- son's ITotany" Rudyard Kipling's contribu- tion in "The Mulberry Stories," etc.; and "Jeffrey's Articles." The work, he said, should be largely experimental, and while the nature teacher should have his or her own definite plan, the children themselves should do the majority of experiments for themselves. The habit of collecting specimens was strong in young children, and even by such a pastime as this, the little ones might learn a lot. Similar specimens might bo placed alongside, and names -riven; while even changes of flowers it vases (speci.ally when brought by children) did much to foster a love and interest of tnings around. Plants, fruit trees, etc., afforded an enormous amount of interesting etudy, while there was a wealth of joy to be derived from a study of fossils, insects, and birds in the locality, and shells, rocks, etc., in seaport towns. The two greatest child f.actulties were: (1) Imuiaitiveness and (2) acquisitiveness. One was as necessary as the other, and both in young children should be cultivated. After dealing with a course of lessons which might be taken concerning trees, their foliage, bark,, flows, fruit, etc., some of the most common found around this district were thrown upon the screen. Some exceptionally fine specimens of foliage and fruit, sprays of oak, lime, alder, elm, chestnut, etc., were exhibited, which were followed by slides of the most common field and hedge flowers. The lantern was manipu- lated by Mr. W. R. Williams, of the County Schools. At the close, a discussion was invit- ed, in which several members took part. An enthusiastic vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Trow for his highly interesting lecture. There was a fairly good attendance. DON'T FORGET %M. MORGAN & Co.'s Great Sale. Genuine bargains in millinery and blouses. Children's millinery, etc., half price to clear.-P.d.RIS HOUSE, Dowlais.

REVIEWS. The February "Windsor Magazine" is an at- tractively varied issue, full of good fiction by •distinguished novelists and. articles valuable and entertaining, lavishly illustrated through- out. The place of honour is given to a long I story, which is included complete in the one number instead of being divided into parts, by Beatrice Harraden, author of "Ships that Pass in the Night." This story, "The First Wife's Picture," is one of the most- moving pieces of work that any novelist has produced fojr some t..me past. Its theme will create a good deal of discussion among people interested in pro- blems of this kind. Justus Miles Forman con- tributes a large instalment of his fascinating new serial, "Bianca's Daughter," in which the I interest mounts steadily higher; Edward No- hl»» tells a thrilling story of the sea; Barry l ain is as amusing as ever in a sketch entitled, A Vicious Circle," and Clotilde Graves con- tributes a ghost story with a remarkably novel plot. The articles include an account of the Banking House of Coutts. with many new photographs, and a football article by W. I. Basset! Fourteen pictures illustrating the reign of Alfred the Great form the instalment of Eng- land's Story in Portrait and Picture." and the fine art section includes a dozen of the charm- ing child-pictures of Mrs. Seymour Lucas, with a coloured plate cf one of the most popular- Altogether a notably attractive number. I >». (" J.

ABERDARE POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Stipendiary (Sir T. Marchant Williams'), Messrs. D. P. Davies, D. W. Jones, L. N Williams, and E. Stonelake. EJECTMENT.—Mr. E. J. Hughes, on behalf of Mr. A. Keast, applied for an ejectment order again David John James, of 18, George-street, Aberaman.—Granted. DRUNKS. — The following were fined for drunkenness:—Isaac Davies, in Hirwain road. Trecynon. 10s. costs; James Ilanley, in Jubiloo- road, Aberaman, 10s. and cost5. ARRKAHS.—William Bennett was summoned by the Merthyr Guaruiaa.s, who were. rcpre- s-em-ed by Mr. 1.1. Richards, for a sum JS6 los. due for the maintenance of his wife, who had become chargeable to the Union in consequcnco of defendant running away from hcr -;Defenda.nt wa.s 0011> to prison for two n";1 ''<><. >LLEGED THEFT OF A HORSE. Edward Willium-, was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Joshua Dunsfan.—Mr T. W. Griffiths prosecuted. —Dunstan said that he lived in Brook-street, Aberaman. He was contractor, and the defendant was in his oy as a haulier. On December 14th lie J orders to the prisoner to take a horee to i'o.i,\pr:dd and keep it at the Butchers' Anns unlil he (witness) arrived, lie went to Ponty- pridd the norct morning, and met prisoner in :ilf\ street, in company with a man named Will'nms was drunk. He said that he ihcs horse, and witness replied that he hiid 11'.1 business to do 50. Kvans ha;d the con, versation, and said he had bought it for £10, and had given a deposit of 10s. In tho even- ing the horse wa-, taken away bv Kvans. The va:ue oí t,h, }¡o;,() w;u; £¡S, Oll- 1h Saturday following he went over to the Rlionddj. where Evans lived, for the purpose of recover- ing th iiorse.—Mrs. Susan Dunstan, the wifr of the prosecutor, said that on the 15th de, fendant called at the house. Her husband was in bed at the time. Williams said that he did not know where prosecutor had told him to lake the horse. Sh, th0fupon went up- stairs, and ascertained where the horse was to be left. lie told defendant that it was the Butchers' Arms, and that he was to wait, there until the arrival of her husband —Jas. Vaughan said that be was at Pontypridd on the day in question. Ho was near the Park Hotel, and heard the prisoner tell Dunstan that he had sold the horse. He produced 10s.. which prose- cutor said was no good to him. Evans pro- duced a receipt, and said that tho horse was his.—Thomas Evans, of Ystrad. Rhondda, said that he met prisoner at Pontypridd. There was a sale near the Park Hotel. Ho asked prisoner to whom the horse belonged, and he replied that it was his. He further said that he came from Aberaman. He wanted £15 for the horse. Over a prlass of beer, defendant reduced the price to £ 10, and witness paid him a deposit, of 10i. Dunstan appeared later and claimed 1h horse, and he replied that if it was his, he should give Williams in charge for tljeft. — Dun- stan (recalled) denied that Evans had told him to give Williams in charge.—P.C. Walsh, Aber- aman, said that he arrested defenrlant at tho County School, Aberdare, where he was en- gaged as a mason's labourer. He charged him, and in reply he said that Dunstan told him to sell the horse for JE15, and to sell it in his own name.—When charged in court, defendant said that he would ypsorvohis defence.—He was sent for trnal at the Assizes. IF YOU HAVE DKFECTIVE EYESIGHT. consult the most experienced Eyesight Testing Expert in Mer- thyr. Mr. HENRY M. LLOYD, Ophthalmic Optician and Chemist, Merthyr (opposite Market doors).

ABERDARE COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before His Honour Judge J. Bryn Roberts. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES.—There was a some- what short list of judgment summonses, in the majority of which the usual order of commit- ment for 14 days, suspended for 14 days, were made. ADMINISTRATION ORDERS.—Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, applied for on administration order in the case of Watkin Lewis, collier, Glan-road, who earned £1 16s. lad. a. week. He said he had five children dependent on him, and he had been il) for four months last year. He owed £43 16s. Id. Mr. Thomas made a like ap- plication in the case of Frederick Price, 38, Lewis-street, Abcraman, a hairdresser. He said he took about 32s. a week. He had a wife but no children. He owed J649 12s. 4d., a.nd offered to pay in full at the rate of 14s. a week. —The applications were granted. CLAIM FOR BROCCOLI.—Charles Davies, for whom Mr. T. W. Griffiths appeared, sued Mr. William Shapland for £2 2s. 6d. for broccoli and empties. Mr. W. Kenshole defended. Plain- tiff proved the delivery. The defendant, he said, did not dispute delivery, and he (plain- tiff) sent in accounts regularly. The defence was that Mr. Shapland had brought the broc- coli from one Albert Jones, who owed money to Mr. Shapland, and that the transaction was settled in contra account. Judgment was given for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. BANKRUPT'S BOOK DEBTS.—Isaac B. Barnett, of Bargoed, sued John Morgan for £3 Is. 9d. Mr. Ormiston appeared for the defendant, and for the Official Receiver, who claimed the debt. Plaintiff said the debt was due for goods sold by Amelia Fine to the defendant. The debt was assigned to the plaintiff. At the opening of the case it transpired that the attesting witness o he assignment was not present, and his Honour held that he jnust be present. Mr. Ormiston said there was another present. In Cross-examination, plaintiff said he gave notice of the assignment to the defendant in May, 1909. That was after Mrs. Amelia Fine was adjudged a bankrupt. On this ground his Hon- our held that as the notice of the assignment was not given until after the bankruptcy it was bad, and that the debt was due to the Official Receiver as the trustee of the bankrupt's es- tate. Judgment was thereon given for the de- fendant with costs. Other cases followed on the same lines. In one of the cases judgment was given for the defendant with costs, and in the other cases a non suit against the plaintiff was entered with cists. CLAIM FOR A GUN.—Mr. David Richards, so- licitor, Aberdare, who was represented by Mr. t T. W. Griffiths, sued Albert Pritchard, Mardy, for j612, the value of a gun lent to him. Mr. Thomas D. Williams appeared for the defend- ant.—Plaintiff produced a receipt for the gun, which was bought in 1900. Defendant, he said, had the loan of the gun on several occasions and returned rt. In July, 1908, he borrowed it again. Defendant called for it at the office, and witness went to tfae house for it, and brought it to the Vulcan Inn, where he handed it to the defendant in the presence of Mr. Menser, the manager. Witness in April last wrote for the return of the gun, but received no reply. In October last he saw the gun at Hundred House in Radnorshire in the possession of the defendant. Witness asked for the gun, but de- fendant refused to give-it up. On October 12tb he again wrote for the return of the gun, but received no reply.—Cross-examined Defend- ant had the loan of the gun in 1901. Witness did not promise to pay defendant's expenses when he went shooting with him. They went shooting together in 1901, 1902, and 1903, and again in 1908. He did not take 18 heads of game from Hundred House on one occasion which he did not shoot. It was not true that he then told defendant "You need not com- plain you have the long gun." There was a quarrel between Dr. Richards, Mr. James and defendant about shooting his dog in October last. Defendant gave him £3 in 1908 to pay for his lioence. It was not true that defendant gave him £2 to send to a gamekeeper's widow. He did not say when challenged, "You ought to be satisfied you have had the gun."—Mr. George Menza, Neath, formerly manager of the Vul- can Inn, Aberdare, said he saw the gun in the house on the Saturday, and on the Monday it was handed to the defendant.—For the defence Mr. Albert Pritchard was called, and he said he Was a hitcher at the Mardy Colliery. About eight years ago he first had the gun, and it was never out of his possession except when he left it at the farm he was shooting at to be taken care of. Once the gun was at Mr. Price's, White House, Aberdare, in July, 1908. Mr. Richards took it away. When defendant hea/d of that he went to Mr. Richards's office and got it back from them. On one occasion he handed Mr. Richards £2 to send for the training of a dog. That was a year ago. Witness had to pay it again. When he spoke to Mr. Richards about it, he said, "You ought to be satisfied as you have bad the gun."—Cross-examined: The gun was left at different farms where he used to go shooting. Mr. Richards paid J61, Mr. James Thomas J61 and witness £1 for witness's letter in 1903. — Mr. James L. Thomas said plaintiff and defendant joined him as guests of his at Trecastle for some shooting. Richards had one gun and he asked Pritchard to buy him another gun. He heard plaintiff repeatedly say, "Al- bert being such a very good fellow, I gave him the long one," meaning the long gun. In Feb- ruary last Pritchard and witness went to Mr. Pritchard's house, and asked him about £2, when Mr. Richards said, "You ought to be satisfied you have had the long gun."—Df. John Richards. Hengoed, said that last year he, Dr. Morris, Mardy, and defendant were shooting at Aberdare. Mr. Richards, the plaintiff, was there also, and he told the defendant, "You had better take the gun I made you a pre- sent of." — At this point his Honour said he was satisfied, and gave judgment for the de- fendant. RETURN OF A DEPOSIT.—Thomas E. Smith, who was represented by W. D. Phillips, sued the Phcenix Manufacturing Company for JB5 being for the deposit paid, and £2 damages. Plaintiff said he ordered a car shed from the defendant company, and 'paid £5 deposit there- on. It had not yet been delivered. Some cor- respondence was read, which had passed between them.—Judgment was given for the £7 claim- ed. with costs. EJECTMENT ORDER —John Williams sued Miss Moss for recovery of tenement.—Evidence hav- ing been given, the order was made possession in three weeks. APPORTIONMENT OF COMPENSATION MONEY. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. W. Morgan. Bruce, Nicholas and iv i rpplied for a further or-j der in the CV-T TTiirrrbelh Morgan, who; had been paid £ 300 !<;? the r.vlif • and Mert'iyr a week for her.icli children was MADE, the payments to cease in i-c.spe:t to on its reaching 14 years of —-Mr. James j made an application for the apportionment of the sum now in court paid by the Powell Duf- fryn Company. Mrs. Thomas said she was the only dependent, her son, aged 19, being now in full employment.—His Honour adjourned his decision to enable the son to assent to the whole mount being paid to the applicant. Mr. W. Thomas made an application on be- half of Diana. Pugh for an increased allowance in respect of moneys paid by tho Powell Duf- fryn Company on the death of her husband. She had one imbecile daughter, and as a son who partly maintained he hari since married, he asked that the weekly payment of 7s. 6d. should be increased. — The order was increased to 10s for the forthcoming twelve months. In the case of John David who claimed compen- to 10s for the forthcoming twelve months. In the case of John David who claimed compen- sation from the Powell Duffryn Company for '\vst.njrmus, the Powell Duffryn Company had coined the Marquis of Bute as third parties, nnd after hearing Mr. A. Prosscr, for the Pow- .1 Duffryn Company, his Honour made an onhyr that the Powell Duffryn Company should pay the applicant, 15s. 4d, a week, and that the Marquis of Bute should pay the Powell Duffryn Company the sum of 5s. lAd. a week, Mr. James applied in tho caf) of Jane How lands for the apportionment of a sum of 19s., paid into court by the Powell Duffryn Company in respect of the death of her hus- hand. She Mid fih was the sole dope' 'qt, and was now 51 years of ace. The amoir as ordered to be paid out to the applicant, his Honour advisinc her not to lend any of the money to nnv one. "Put it into the Post-office Savings Bank." he said, "and make it last out as loner as yen ran. If any of your fricnns want to borrow it and promise 5 per cent. on it. don't let, them have it." The applicant promised to see to that.

Aberdare Cymrodorion Society. WHAT WE OWE TO THE MONKS. The fortnightly meeting of the Aberdare Cymrodorion Society was held on Friday oven inj; at the Higher Standard School, Gadlye, Mr. D. M. Richards (Myfyr Dar) in the chair Mr. T. Williams, Park Inspector, read a ten minutes' paper on "The Late Mr. David John, shoemaker, Trecynon," for many years the singing conductor at Ebcnezer Congrcg if.umal Church, Mill-street. Mr. John was horn at Kiljjerran (Pembrokeshire) iP 1S23. 110 re- moved with his parents when young to Mer- thyr, and in 1849 to Absrdar The reader delineated his character since advent to Aberdare as a choir master and a conductor, and pointed out that he led his choir to victory three times at one Eisteddfod. An alleged gross act of injustice on the part of an Eis- teddfod adjudicator, however, so disgusted him that ho never afterwards competed at an Eis- teddfod. Mr. Williams then gavo a graphic picture of him a.s a ringing conductor at Eben- ¡ ezer, and especially his power of bringing out the spiritual meaning of the hymn and the tune in congregational singing. His devotional spirit was also dealt with, and a reference made to the fact that Mr. Tom John. M.A., of Llwynypia, ex-president of tho National Union of Teachers, was his son. Mr. John was buried on January 9th, 1894. The Rev. C A. II. Green, M.A., Vicar of Aberdare, then delivered a v interesting ad- dress on "The Monks." He by drawing out very clearly the different, between the hermits and the monks. The hermits, ho said, dwelt apart in solitude, while the monks dwelt, together under the rules of their respective or- ders. After a reference to various theories as to the origin of monasticism in the Christian Church, he said it arose out of the natural as pirations of the human heart for a closer walk with God. It was Christ Him-self who nurtured the seed in urging the disciples to seek for perfection, and His example, without family, without home, led others to follow and k for Christian perfection in that direction. The her- mits existed during the early Christian perse- cution, but the monks arose later in the third century. The father of the monks, though not himsslf & monk, was St. Anthony, of whom the Vicar drew a graphic picture, although he pointed out that his pulpit rather than his cell was tho centre of attraction in his caee. He then traced the growth of monasticism in the Eastern Church, and its introduction into Great Britain, coming here as Christianity did in var- ious waves. He also dealt with tho differcnco between the Norman monasteries and the old Celtic ones. pointing out the result of this on tha monastic life in the Principality. Tho Nor- mans introduced into Wales the Benedictine, their rule being based on silence, humility, and obedience. They arose at midnight for devo- tion, and then spent the remainder of the night in prayer and study, again greeting the dawn with a service of devotion to Almighty God. They ate very little meat, confining themselves almost entirely to vegetables, eggs, and fish. At six in the evening, the labour of the day being over, they retired to sleep. They had no monastery in the Diocese of Llandaff, but had OÐQ for women at Usk, and many small cells and chapels dependent on foreign monasteries. Other orders in Wales were de- scribed as the Cluniae Monks, the Cistercians, the Dominicans, the Franciscans, the Carmel- ites, and other orders. The monks were the great preachers and teachers of the Middle Ages. Mr. Green dealt also with some causes of their failure, and the indebtedness of Wales to monasticism in keeping alive its literature. At the close of the address, tip Chairman expressed a hope that on a future occasion tho Vicar might be induced to give another ad- dress dealing specially with the aspect referred to by him in his closing 6entence of the indebt- edness of Wales to the monk6.—Mr. J. Grif- fiths, Park School, referred to some of the traoes of monasteries, and the roads the monks parsed over in that district.—Rev. J. R. Dewi Williams, the vice-president of the Cymrodor- ion Society, also spoke of recent visits he had paid with the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society to Stata Florida and Talky Abbey, and the part these institutions took in the history of the Principality. Our danger, he said, was to judge monasticism by what it had become at the tome of the Protestant Reformation. The monasteries were not merely religious houses; they were also, in a sense, cities of refuge. Here, too, the poor and the needy ever found succour and help. It was sa-id that at Llantwit Major 100 priests, 100 soldiers, 100 workmen, 100 travellers, and 100 widows were fed daily.— Mr. George Powell, Mr. David Davies, Mr. John Davies, Mr. David Richards, and Mr, W. E. Thomas also spoke.—Thanks Were ac- corded to both speakers.

Juvenile Eisteddfod at Cwmaman On Saturday the third annual juvenile Eis- teddfod was held at the Public Hall, under the auspices of the proposed Cottage Hospital Committee. A large number attended, and there were numerous entries for the various subjects, making the affair a thorough success. The officers of the committee were: Chairman, Mr. C. H. Parr; vice-chairman, Mr. Lowis Morgan; treasurer, Mr. Walter Jones; secre- tary, Mr. David Rees, Godreaman. The presi- dent for the day was Mr. T. L. Davies, whilst, the Rev. D. Silyn Evans, Aberdare, conducted. The adjudicators were: Music, Mr. Tom Price, Merthyr; literature, Mr. John Griffiths, Park Schools, Trecynon, harpist, Master Roger Thomas (the boy harpist); accompanist, Mr. Austin H. John. Rose Villa, Cwmaman. The following were the awards:— Juvenile Choir, under 16 years of age, "Y Gwanwyn Hardcl": 1, Seion Welsh Baptist- Juvenile Choir (conductor, Mr. W. Clay Jen kins). Boys' Choir, under 16 years of age, Casa- blanca." 1. Mountain Ash Young Choristers (conductor. Mr. William Morris).. Action Song, under 10 years old (own selec- tion) 1, Cwmaman Infants' School (conduc- tress, Miss Sarah B. Thomas. Character of song: "Graoo Darling." Duett, under 16 years of age, "Mair a Martha": 1, Misses Gwladys George and Mor- fydd Lloyd; 2, Misses Maudie Evans and Nellie Jones, aU of Cwmaman. Solo for Girls over 12 and under 16 years of age, "Mi garwn fod yn Angel" 1, Miss Maggie Llewellyn, Gl&nrhyd-street; 2, Miss Queenie Williams, Woodland-terrace, Godreaman. Solo for Girls under 12 vears; "Drosot ti 'rwy'n gweddio": 1, Miss Nellie Jones, 1, Morris-street, Cwmaman; 2, Miss Ccridwen Thomas, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd. Solo for Boys over 12 and under 16 years of age, "Master, the Tempest is Raging": 1. Master Robert John Evans. Mountain Ash; 2, Master Evan William Hughes, Aberaman. Solo for Boys under 12 years (own selection): 1, Master David James Llewellyn, Glynhafod- street; 2, Master Stanley Morris, Mountain Ash; consolation prizes, Master Justin Evans, Mountain Ash. and Master Llewellyn Morgan. Pennillion Singing with the Harp for chil- dren (North Wales style): 1. Master Llewellyn Jones, Kingsburv-place; 2, Miss Nellie Jones, Morris-street; consolation prizes, Misses Mor- fydd Lloyd, Maggie Llewellyn, and Master E. W. Hughes, Aberaman. Pianoforte Solo, under 16 years of age, "Rivulet" (Mendelssohn): 1. Miss Morfvdd Lloyd, Snoør-treet; 2, Master Thomas John Evans, Fforchaman-road. Ear Test, under 16 years of age: 1, Miss Maggie Llewellyn, Glynhafod; 2, Miss Gwiadys George, Llanwonno-road. Reading Music at first sight, under 16: 1 and 2 divided between Misses Morfydd Lloyd and Gwiadys George. Violin Solo, under 16 vears of age: 1, Master D. G. Thomas, Pontypridd; 2, Master Idris Jones, Nantgwawr Houses. Aberaman. Answering Six Questions in Sol-h or Old Notation: 1, Miss Morfydd Lloyd; 2. divided between Misses Magfrie Llewellyn and Maggie Mary Phillips, Fforchaman-road. Recitation, over 12 and under 16 years of age. "Dear Old Wales": 1. divided between MiAA Alice Maud Jones, Aberaman, and Miss Madge Williams, Cwrnajnan; 2. Master Henry Morgan, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd. Recitation, under 12 years, "Llythyr Emlyn Bach at Father Christmas": 1. Miss Katie Matthews, Aman-street; 2, E. Thomas, Bryn- Viyfryd; consolation prizes, Miss Agnee James, Hill-street, Aberaman, and W. J. Jones, Kingsbury-place. Essay, under 16 years of age, either of the following characters, "Samuel," "Gideon," or "Samson": 1, Miss Katie Matthews, Aman- street; 2, Miss Maggie Ellen Evans, Mountain Letter Writing, under 16: 1, Miss Maggie May Llewellyn, Glynhafod; 2, Miss Mary E. Evans. Mountain Ash. Freehand drawing, under 16: 1, Master Em- rys Evans, Mountain Ash; 2, Miss Maggie Llewellyn, Cwmaman. The following were the donors of prizes:— Messrs. David Lloyd. David Jenkins, J. Llew- ellyn, Co-operative Stores: Tom Owen, Llan- wonno-road; C. H. Parr. Boot Stores; Walter Jones. Brynteg; James Thomas, Mount Pleas- ant Hotel; T. O. Evans. hairdresser; John Lloyd, Brynhyfryd; Mr. Bryant, Post Office; Messrs. Henrv Evans, ironmonger; William Edwards. W. H. John, Edward Lewis. Howell 1 Owen. Lewis Jenkins, D. Roes, and Joseph Griffiths, Aberdare.

ABERAMAN. SARON.—The following have been elected officers of the Young People's Society:—Presi- dent-. Mr. William Lewis; preosntor, Mr. John Perkins; secretary, Master W. J- Davies, Hill- street. An excellent programme has been ar- ranged for the year. REHEARSAL.—On Monday evening a rehear- sal of the juvenile choirs of the Welsh Baptist churches of Aberdare was held at Ynvslwyd Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Williams (Twrfab) presided. The churches represented were:— Calf aria, Aberdare; Bethel, Abernant; Beth- ania, Cwmbach; and Ynsylwyd, Aberaman. There was a fair attendance present, and the conductor was Mr. W. Robert Davies, Cwm- bach. Mr. Ebenezer Williams, Ynyslwyd, pre- [ sided at the organ. DRAUGHTS.—Aberamanites figure prominently in the Inter-League team selected to play against Newport League at Mountain Ash. They occupy the 2nd, 4th, 8tb, and 9th posi- tions in the list. The players are:—Messrs. F. J. Evans, Mountain Ash; J. G. Hodge, Aber- airtan; D. Daniels, Penrbiwcaiber; W. Barnett, Abeframan; E. Bloch, Aberdare; E. P. Rich- ards, Penrhiwceiber; Ben James, Mountain Ash; D. E. Davies and Dan Griffiths, Aber- aman and T. Bennett, Penrhiwceiber. LECTURES.—Now that aerial navigation is all the rage, those who are interested in the sub. ject, as well as members of the general public, will have an opportunity of hearing an expert speak on the subject on Friday evening next, when one of the lectures advertised in our columns, and organized by the Public Hall Committee at Aberaman will be given. The lecturer will be Miss Gertrude Bacon, daughter of the late Rev. J. M. Bacon, who was a bal- loonist of note. The lecture, which is entitled. "Signs and Wonders in the Heavens," will be illustrated by oxy-hydrogen views. Mr. T. L. Davies, Cwmaman, is to take the chair. WEDDING.—On Saturday morning last the wedding took place at Saroij Welsh Congrega- tional Church, the RP-v. H. S. Jenkins (pastor) officiating, of Miss Rebecca Sarah Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shadrach Williams, 102, Brook-street, and Mr. Rees Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rees Lewis, 52, Gladstone-street, Aberaman. The bride, who was neatly attired, was given away by her father, the bridesmaid being Miss Evane, Abercwmboi. Mr. Ben Da- vies. AJj&rcwmboi, acted as best man. Among others present were:—Mr. Rees Lewis, father of the bridegroom; Miss Mary Ann Lewis, sis- ter of the bridegroom; and Mr. Abraham James Williams, brother of the bride. # After the ceremony, the wedding party repaired to the bride's. mother's home in Brook-street, where an excellent breakfast was prepared. GWAWR.—On Tuesday night, a splendid com- petitive meeting was presided over b- Mr. John Simon. Mr. T. Job Davies adjudicated upon the musical competitions, and Mr. Mor- gan JoneS, Aberdare. the literary events. In the absence of Mr. Gomar Leach (through in- disposition), the secretarial duties were per- formed* by Ir. Joseph Lloyd. The following were the awards:—Solo for children, prizes awarded to Ruth W'lliams. Aber- aman, and Gwen Hughes and Madge Williams, Cwrnsuman; recata-t-iofi fox I "Dyma w Feibl Anwyl Iesu," prize divided between Mieses Blodwen Jones and Ceinwen Hughes; soprano solo, divided between 1\1 ¡sses Alic-e James and Mary Jane Jones; reading Welsh prose (unpunctuated), Mr. D Francis; bass solo, for those who had not prev;ously won a prize, Mr. David Davies; best r r. John Owen; quoting the largest riu; of place-* names, beginning with the letcer "U," prize divided between Messrs. Gurnos Jones and D. Oavi-os; quartette, divided between the Wood- lands Party (Mr. W. J. Jenkins) and Gwaw: (Mi. Frank Leach). Mr. Gurnos Jones accom- panied on the organ, and Mr. Thos. Poweii was the treasurer. SIIOA.—A miscellaneous and competitive meting was held on Monday evcning. Mr. Henry Harries occupied the chair, and also ad- judicated the literary items. The adjudicator o! music was Mr. Rees George, and the secre- tarial duties were performed by Mr. Tom Parry. An opening duett, "Tho Saviour with me," was given by Misses Agnes Jamps and Alice James. Miss Tegwedd Jones and Bessie Thomas gave recitations, and Mr. D. J. Mitcli*»nmow a solo. "The Lost Picture" was racited by Miss Lizzie Mary Phillips, and Siioa unolr renaercù a choru3. In the recitation competition,' "An Orphan Child," prizes were awarded to Misses Mary Stuart Howells, Alice James, and Louisa Eynon. A song with ac- tions was next, gi.<õ>n by the cboir, in wltich Louisa, Eynon took the solo part. In the s'ng- ing competition for adults, Miss Gwen Hu."hos, Cwmaman, w:is the wjn!1Cr.. A recitation, "Dim lie i'r Iesu," by Miss Alico James, wa followed by tho chorus, "Hom", Swee Home," the conductor of the choir being Mr. Tom Parry. Miss Agnes James recited "Yr Hen Wr Dall," and Miss L. Eynon gave a fine so!o. In the singing competition for children under 14, Miss J3.E.sic Thomas was awardrJ the prize, and fer reading and explaining a Welsh hymn, Mr. Isaac Williams. A solo, "Mi glywaf, lais." was given by Master ldwai George.. The accompanist was Mr. David Evans. SOCIAL AND DANCE.—The Co-operative Hall was throngNI on Monday evening, on thn occa- sion of tho social and danco promoted by the members of St. Margaret's Church. The room presented a gay appearance. There was a special bmd in attendance, comprising the fol- lowing members:—Mr. W. H. Burrows (con- ductor) at tbo piano; Mr. W. J. Walters, vio- linist; Mr. T. Lawrence, flute and piccolo; and Mr. Torn White, cornet. Tho selections played included portions of the' musical comedies, "Florodora," "The New Barmaid," "The Dairymaids," and the operas, "Tho Pirates of Penzance" and "The Belle of Bohemia." Other selections were: "Silver Spangles," "First Love," "The Cuckoo," "Happy Sambo," "Blazo Away," "I lovo you," and "The Em, pire." The president was Mrs. Finney, Ty Ucha, Aberaman. Tho secretarial duties were performed by Miss E. Howell, the treasurer being Mrs. Arthur. The duties of M.C. were entrusted to Mr. W. H. Morris, and the pro gramme of dances was ItS follows: Polka, Waltz, Quadrilles, Schottische, Lancers, Royal Two-step, Do Alberts, Veleta, Caledonians, Barn Dance, Empress Waltz, Brooklyn Schot- tische, Military Two-step, Britannia Waltz, Em- press Barn Dance, and Waltz Cotillion. Teas and refreshments were provided at intervals, and the evening was greatly enjoyed. The members of the general committee who worked up the affair were:—Ladies: Mrs. A. Andrews, Mrs. J. Lewis (Cardiff-road), Mrs. Tom Bur- rows, Mrs. Barnfield, Mrs. W. Hopper. Mrs. W. Morris, M rs. Cannon, Mrs Nestor Williams, Mrs. Beynon, Mrs. W. Morgan, Miss H. Mor- gan, Mrs. Harries, Mis; Coghlan, Miss A. J. Smith, Miss Williams, Mrs. E. Probert, Mrs. Vokes, Mns. Williams (New-street), Mrs. W. Davies (Jubilee-road), Mrs. J. Davies (Wynd- ham-crescent), and Mrs. Evans (Police Station). —Gentlemen: Messrs. W. J. J. Smith. J. Da- vies. W. II. Morris, J. Cumniings, C. Barn- field, R. Williams, Griff. Williams, Ted Prit- chard, G. W. Morgan, T. J. Williams, F. K. Burrows, and J. W. Durham. Miss Wager (Belmont-terrace), Mrs. Brown (Station-strc-st), and Mrs. (Rev.) M. Powell (The Vicarage) as- sisted at the tables, in addition to the ladies already mentioned. Mr. C. Barnfield was in charge at. the doors. The special working com- mittee for the function consisted of Mrs. Ar- thur. Mrs. C. Barnfield, and Mrs. W. Morris, together with the Rev. Morgan Powell, B.A., th genial Vicar. The proceeds are to be de- voted to the Llandaff Church Extension Fund. ?

Crimean Veteran's Death. THE LAST OF THE LOCAL nYRt-S. On Saturday last a veteran who served in the Crimean War of 1854-56 passed away at his residence at 14, George-street, Aberaman. His name was James Troakes, and by his death the last of the Crimean survivors living in the Par- liamentary Borough of Merthyr and Aberdare has gone over to the great majority. He be- longed to the 17th Lancers ("Death or Glory Boys"), and was able to recount his experiences of the war in a. very vivid manner. He had attained the ripe age of 74 years, and had main- tained a. healthy constitution until a week or two before his death. He was the possessor of a fine physique, being fully 6ft. high, and he retained his military bearing even in his ad, vanced years. A large family had been brought up by him, and his widow, four daughters, and three sons survive hit

HIRWAIN. Are you looking for anything;? If ao, < Want Ad. in our columns will get it for you RAMOTH (B.)—The pulpit of Ramoth was occupied last Sunday by the Rev. Evan Jones, who preached very eloquent sermons, and in the evening baptised four candidates, who were Sunday School scholars. TABERNACLE Y.P.S. — The Young People's Society met on Monday evening, the Rev. R. Derfel Roberts taking the chair. Papers were read as follow: •Un o Wyrthiau Crist," by Trevor G. Thomas; "Ys Yagol Sul," Daniel J. Jones; "Y Dirwestwyr," Ithel Jones; and "Y Diluw," Richard H. Jones. SCHOLASTIC APPOINTMENT.—Miss L. Bowen Jones, daughter of Mr. Isaac Jones, hAs been appointed mistress of "domestic arts" at the Higher Standard School for Girls, Aberdare. Miss Jones has just completed a course at the Technical College of the University of Wales, Cardiff, and has had a most successful career, winning the highest distinctions, viz., three first-class diplomas. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. — A capital pro- gramme was gone through at a meeting held in connection witn'The Council at Nebo Chapel on Saturday evening. The items were as fol- low :—Address by the Chairman (Mr. Rees 01. Davies): solo,"Tyn am y lan," Mr. Joseph J. Dymond; recitation, "Gwenith Gwyn." Miss Gwenllian Morgan; duett, "Larboard Watch," Messrs. William Jenkins and Evan J. Bevan; recitation, "Cariad Mam," Keziah Thomas: solo, "The Promise of Life," Miss Mary G. Williams; recitation, Miss Mary Bevan; solo, "The Warrior's Return," Mr. D. H. Meyler; recitation, "Y Groes Dclu," Mr. John Bryant; solo, "Won't somebody tell them?" Miss Annie Keape; recitation, "Damwain y Glowr," Mr. John Renowden competition — soprano solo, "Llythyr fy Mam," prize awarded to Mrs. L. A, Jones, out of seven competitors. The ad- judicator upon the last-mentioned item was Mr. Rees Jones (Eos Gwrgant), Kirwaia.

THE AFRICAN NEGRO HAS BEAUTIFUL PEARLY TEETH- CLEAN, WHITE. AND PERFECT, WITHOUT A FLAW, EVEN IN OLD AGE. LIVING NEAR TO NATURE, HIS DIGESTIOM IS PERFECT. Dr. Livingstone and, later, Henry Stanley, both of whom spent much time in the ex- ploration of Africa, in their memoirs memioo the fact that members of all the tribes that they came in contact with possessed beautiful white, pearly, sound teeth, and that on in- vestigation they found that this was due to the fact that the digestive organs of the negro had never been impaired, and that they were able at all times to take care of the coarse foods that were taken into the stomach. The negroes' food is of the plainest kind, and is seldom, if ever, cooked. It is eaten as it is found, with but little preparation The cause of unsound and imperfect teetb found among civilised people is due to two important facts—the prevalence of indigestion and stomkeh troubles and the food we eat. In the foods that we eat there is a lack of phosphates and other materials necessary to make repairs and supply the waste in the teeth. Then, again, few people in civilised countries are free from indigestion, which interferes with the whole system and causes trouble everywhere. To have sound teeth, cure your indigestion and eat proper foods, and you will have little trouble with them. A package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets should be kept in the house at all times. They cure sour stomach, indigestion, and put the stomach and intestines in a healthy condition. Thete are many bodily ills due entirely to stomach troubles. If you are ill. ask yourself if your trouble may not be caused by indigestion. This may be the cause of the whole diffi. culty, and to cure it means to have perfect health. You can get Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at any chemist's, I/IJ, 2/9 and 4/6 per package, or send your name and address for free trial package to F. A. Stuart Co., 86 CKRKEU-.WEU oaó, London, E.C. H