The Merthyr Express

MERTHYR ELECTION. TRIUMPHANT PROCESSION OF THE LIBERAL MEMBER. Immediately the result of the poll was de. clared at M-erthvr last Thursday, Mr. Edgar Jones the Liberal member, accompanied by Alderman D. W. Jones, president of the Mer- thyr Liberal Federation, and Councillor Isaac Edwards, secretary of the Federation and elec- tion agent, entered into a motor-car in waiting, and made a tour of the constituency. A second car contained Mr. Arthur Daniel, Troedyrhiw; Mr. D. M. Richards, who acted for Mr. Ed- wards on the Abardare side of the mountain and Mr. W. R. Edmunds, chairman of the Merthyr Liberal Club. The cars passed up through Penydarrer to Gellifaelog, and thence to the top of Dowm-Is, and back through Union-street, Dowla.is, to Pcntmorlais. Crowds lined the streets en route, and Mr. Jones was cheered to the echo as ho passed along. At several points, brief halts were indulged in, and Mr. Jones briefly addressed the enthusi- astic crowds, and intimafcod his intention to leave by an early train in the morning to carry a personal message from the colliers of the Merthyr Borough to the quarrymen of Carnar- von, in support of Mr. Lloyd George, an inti- mation which was received with enthusiastic cheering- by tho cro^rd. At the top of Pont- morlais, another detour was made, and a run through Brecon-road, past Cyfarthfa Castle, bore the party to C-efn, where Mr. Jones was accorded a most enthusiastic reception. He briefly addressed tha hn-re crowd that had gathered round him, making the main street impassable until his address was over. The motors then turned back, and ran along Brecon-road, then down George-street, over the Iron Bridge, through Bethesda-street, down High-street, and thence along the main road. in the direction of Troedyrhiw. A detour was once more made to Pentrebach, where the member met with a cordial reception. After a brief address, the cars moved forward, and a ehort speech at Troedyrhiw ended the proceed- ings in th-3 Merthyr side of the Borough. Having run down to Merthyr Vaie, Mr. Arthur Daniel, Alderman D. W. Jones, and Mr. W. R. Edmunds returned, but tho other members of the party proceeded in the first car, which bad been lent by Mr. John Evans, grocsr, Msr- 1 thyr, who accompanied the party to Aberdare. IN THE ABERDARE VALLEY. When the party reached Abercynon, they were met by another car, which earlier in the day had motored over from Merthyr to Aber- dare to pick up the Aberdare contingent. This car contained Messrs. D. Williams, Blaen- gwawr House; E. H. Evans, who had been in charge of the Aberdare Central Liberal Com- mittee-room during the campaign; Fred J. Caldicott, secretary of the Aberdare Liberal Association and of the Aberdare Liberal Club; Councillor E. Morris, Penrhiwceiber; and Mr. Morgan Jones, the newly-elected member's brother. Before reaching the confines of the Borough, Mr. Ruther met the party in his motor-car, accompanied by Mr. J. H. Morris. ) At Penrhiwceiber the first halt was made, and a brief address of thanks delivered to the vast crowd which had gathered. This was repeated at Miskin and Mountain Ash, at two stopping places, and again at Abercwmboi, where a very large number had assembled. As the party left th9 village of Abercwmboi, they were met by a brake, which bore the Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A., the president of the Aberdare Liberal Association, and a number of the members and committee of the Aberdare Lib- eral Club and the Liberal Ward Committees, and the precession rapidly made its way to Aberdare. The streets in front of the Aber- dare- Liberal Club was found to be impassable, and the motor-car in which the member rode inade a detour to reach the Club through Duke-street, Commercial-street, Canon-street, High-street, Victoria-square, and Bate-street, en- tering through the Bute-street entrance. Here tha scene was well-nig^ indescribable, the new msmber being cheered to the echo, and the whole of the members endeavouring to shake him by the hand. He was at last able to make his way slowly through the dense crowd to the committee-room, and thence on to the balcony, where his appearanco was the signal for a further outburst of cheering from the thousands who filled the street and the bottom of Vic- toria-square. Coun. Isaac Edwards, the election agent, briefly addressed the crowd, and thanked the Liberals of Aberdare, and especially the mem- I bers of the Aberdare Liberal Club and th various Ward Committees for the splendid manner in which they had thrown themselves into the work (loud applause). It had bn a brilliant victory, one of which they might all be proud. Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., whose rising was greeted with vociferous cheering and the sing- ing of "For he's a jolly good fellow," thanked them for the great honour they had conferred upon him by returning him a member for the Merthyr Borough, which had been represented by Sir J. J. Guest, Lord Aberdare—(applause) —Mr. Henry Richard—(renewed cheering)— and Mr. D. A. Thomas, now the member for Cardiff-(loud and long continued applause).— The fewness of the voters who plumped indi- cated the overwhelming preponderance of the Liberal sentiment in the constituency (hear, hear). It indicated, too, its emphatic endorse- ment of the policy expressed in the Budget, and of the rising confidence of that constitu- ency, a great Labour constituency, in tho pre- sent Liberal Government, and of the Welsh people especially in their great and honoured fellow-countryman, Mr. D. Lloyd George (loud applause). He pointed out that out of 21,634 electors who recorded their votes in the con- test. only 4,756 votes were cast against the Budget, leaving a clear majority of 16,816 for tho Budget and against Tariff Reform, vniich was one of the main issues in the contest. He a?ain thanked them for their support (ap- piauss). Mr. Jones then visited the various rooms of the Club, passing up to the private rooms of the manager, where he had an opportunity to shake hands with a number of ard-ent lady workers who had helped him during the con- test in a material degree. AT THE MARKET HALL. Meanwhile, a message reached the newly- elect'd membsr that a mass meeting was wait- ing for him in tha Market Hall, and had brj-sn there for some hours. Mr. Richards proceeded to the Market Hal1, and explained that he had communicated with Mr. Jones—(applause) who was at the moment addressing a huge crowd in front of the Liberal Club, and he was delighted to tell them that Mr. Jones would arrive in a few minutes and would thank them personally (applause). Tile Rev. James Grif- fiths, Caff aria, also spoke a few words, and at the close of his addrsss, the audience sang "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau." A few minutes later, Mr. Edgar Jones, ac- companied by the Rev. J. Morgan Jones. M.A., Councillor Isaac Edwards, and others arrived, and were accorded a most enthusiastic receution. The Rev. J. Morgan Jones said it was a proud moment in their lives to welcome their victorious champion-(applause)-and he was delighted to have that chance of introduc- ing him to them (loud applause). Mr. Edgar Jones said that it was very good of them to come together in such grcat num- bers, and to wait for such a long time in or- der to give him such a triumphant reception. He was that evening prouder than ever of the people of Aberdare and Merthyr (hear, hear). They had achieved a victory BO overwhelming that it would in the morning ring through the length and breadth of the land (loud cheers). I They might not be aware at t-lie moment of the greatness of the victory; they had done better than they knew. They had done better for Liberalism in that Borough than they had ever done before (loud and long continued ap- plause). When they sat down to read the fig- ures and to study them, they would find that they had achieved a feat that would astonish the country. It was the most momentous re- sult in the whole country; they had given him the biggest majority of any Liberal member in the British Isles (cheers). He had told them in speech after speech that they would lead the way, and th-ey had done so. Later on, Mr. Jones was escorted by a torch- light procsssion to Blaengwawr House., where he was staying. It was a great disappointment to the resident? of Trecynon, who had brilliant- ly illuminat.ed their houses, as well as the res:- dents of Cwmdare, Llwydcoed, and Hirwain, j *W. ho wa§ unable to get as far that evenipg; J but arrangements are being made for a num- ber of meetings at these places as soon as Mr. Jones, who is this week working energetically on behalf of Liberal candidates in other con- stituencies in Wales, can ba relieved from these pressing engagements.

Mr. Hardie on the Result. The result of :ho contest was received on the Aberdare s d of the constituency with considerable satio tion. Mr. Hardie was given a rousing r.jption when he addressed a large crowd on Thursday night. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hardie, Miss Hardie, and his son, as well as several of his supporters. Mr. Hardie said that the result had proved a great victory for Labour (cheers). He wish- ed to thank those who had voted for him and who were not members of the Labour Party; they had all worked well together. They had fought a clean fight, and Labour had triumph- ed in this, one of the vilest campaigns. Liter- ature had been circulated which had polluted their homes during tho contest. He had seen the cheque which had paid for the literature. The result of the election was a proof that the electors would not be a party to foul play. The result of the election would resound throughout the world. The news had already been flashed all over the world that he—who had been so malig-n-ed-had been returned with a greater majority than ever. Mr. Hardie proceeded to Aberaman and paris of the constituency, and was well rccoived in all places.

No Analysis of the Voting. Asked on Tuesday for an analysis of the vot- ing in the Parliamentary Borough, the Town Clerk said it was absolutely impossible to give an analysis. The work of getting out the fig- ures would take several days. Besides, he said, all the papers w.ere now in London. "Is it true," asked our representative, "that Mr. Keir Hardie asked that an analysis should not be worked out?" "Yes," replied the Town Clerk. In reply to further questions, the Town Clerk said that a candidate had no power to prevent an analysis being prepared, and the reason why it was not got out v: a" because of the time it would oxupy. The number of plumpers for the trespective candidates was made known.

MERTHYR POtJCE COURT. FRIDAY.—Before ii T. March&nt Williams (Stipendiary), Messrs Piewri. D. Prossor, T. Andrews, Thomas Rowland Evans. No LIGHT.—Thomas was summoned for not having lights 1 I!: c.-¡- after dark, at Merthyr.—He was Sued 5s And costs. MAN AKD WiifE.Msn.-n.ret Rogers was sum mcned for assaulting" Rogers, her hus- band, at Gas-row, Dom.?JS —The ccuple quar- relied in court, the wife ^Ueging that she waco beaten and kicked.— -The case was dismissed. ASSAULT.—Dennis was summoned for assaulting Hannah Kenne* at Caepantywyll. and was fined 20s. and cost- or a month. THEFT OF TROTTOKIXG. • Alfred Downs and John J. Evans, youths, rag and bone collectors, were charged with stealing iron troughing, value 5s., from Caexacca Farm, Dowiais, the property of George Williams, mason, Dowiais* —P.S. R. Jones arrested the defendants at Ivor Works.—They were sent to prison for seven days. ON THE RATES. William Green, colliery haulier, of Pentrebach, for neglecting to main- tain liis wife and family, who had become chargeable to the rates, orvlored to repay the money to the Guardians, or go to prison for a. menth. ASSAULT ON A DOWLAIS POLICEMAN. Thomas Owen and Wiiliaro George Weale were charged with being drunk and disorderly in Iror-streefc, Dowiais, r. Friday, and also with assaulting Timothy lawtor. The officer said that Weaie etruck him a blow on the left eye. Both mea si-tacked kicking him about the ;£1;3, arid strikiap hits mouth, which bled. He struggled with them for trn minutes, and was thrown to th. ground. He was kicked about the body.— L'.li. Da.vies said he was called to P.C. Lawron's assistance. ihe constable was on the grouud, cne man having hold of his legs and the other man kicking him. The officer's clothes were covered with mud, and blood ran from his face. Two other officers had to assist to get the defendants tc the police station.—Both men had previously been fined for assaulting the police. — Wcale alleged that the police gave him a. black eye when he wa.s in the oeli. He added that "no botanist has yet been able to say the seed from which black eyes germinate" (laughter}.—Asked what he had to say in defence, Wealo replied, "The majority of the people c? Dowlai., Mer- thyr, a.nd Penvdarren, and everybody who knows Sir Marchaat will agree with me that the magistrates know no more about adminis- tering justice than a pig knows of putting on a clean shirt."—A woman in court, applauded the remark and clapped her hands, and she was quickly ejected.—For being drunk, defend- ants weTe fined 10s. and costs, and for the as- sault they were sent to prison for two months. SETTLING A CASE OUT OF COURT. ALLEGED THEFT AT TROEDYRHIW. Elizabeth Wharton was charged with stealing six yards of cotton lace, value Is. 6d., the pro- perty of Sarah Jane Elliot, Cardiff-road, Troed- yrhiw.—Prosecutrix said the defendant cami to the house selling laoe. She bought Is. 6d. worth, but later on missed it. She said that the defendant had given her 10s. to settle the case.—The Stipendiary said that was a serious matter, and ordered the money to be given back.—Sir Marchant then dismissed the case. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT MERTHYR, LOCKETS, BROOCHES. BANGLES, WATCH, CHRISTENING CUP, WHISKY, AND CHAMPAGNE MISSING. Robert Edwards was charged with breaking and entering the house of Tom Owen. of 41, Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr, and stealing there- from articles to the value of £32 19s. od., on the 10th of January.—Mrs. Owen said she lock- ed up the house on the 10th of January, and went to Pant. On the following Thursday she was called back by P.S. Thomas. The "front door had been burst open, and all the cup- boards and drawers were opened. She missed two sheets, two counterpanes, two blankets, two lockets, two bangles, four brooches, a sil- ver watch, a silver christening cup, and a silver ash tray; also a bottle of whisky, and a bottle of champagne from the front room; also two shirts, a vest, pair of pants, and an overcoat, belonging to her husband, a pair of boots, total value, JB32 9s. 6d. She identified all the goods now in court, with the exception of a shirt, pair of pants, a vest, and a pair of boots. Prisoner and his wife lodged in the house two years ago.—Thomas Horton said the prisoner came to him on the 10th of January and asked him to buy a quantity of jewellery. Witness bought the goods. On the following day, de- fendant told witness he was starving, and asked him to buy an overcoat, which he did. These wero some of the stolen articles now produoed. —Detective-Sergt. J. Thomas said that a.t two p.m. on Thursday, 13th inst., he received in- formation that the front door of the prosecu- tor's house was open. He proceeded there and II found the door partly open, and the lock-receiv- er was broken. In the passage there was a I large quantity of spent matches, and also in the front room. On the table was a bottle of claret and a glass. The cupboards were open, and the contents disarranged. On going up- stairs he sawall the drawers open. On a bed in the back bedroom he found a jemmy; cloth- ing had been thrown about on the landing and in tho bedroom. He sent for Mrs. Owen, and later arrested defendant at 4 Monumental- terrace, Cefn. He replied, I know nothing about it." Witness said he would search his house, when defendant said, Yes, I've got them. I will fetch the lot to you now." De- fendant brought the goods produoed from up- stairs, and he was weannff a. shirt and vest. He had the jewellery in his pockets, and the and champagne bottles were in the pantry, both empty.—Defendant was committed for trial. ———

For the past quarter the dea.th rate at Hast- ings was only 11.4 per thousand. A gold watch and chain, a silver watch and chain, £4 in gold, and a bank book showing a. deposit of £90, have been found in an old mattress at Stonehouse, Devon.

NEWSPAPER SPACE. "Every line in a- newspaper costs its publish- (Irs something. If it is to benefit some individual he may fairly expect to pay something. You do not go into a grocery and ask the proprietor to hand you out ten pounds of sugar for noth- ing, even though the grocer may be a personal friend, and even though the gift might not be a large one. "If the beneficiary of advertising does not pay for it, the proprietor has to settle the bill. Nevertheless maay people cannot seem to learn that a. newspaper pays its expenses by renting space and that it is just as much entitled to collect rent for every day that space is occupied as you a.re for the house you rent to a tenant. "Most newspapers expect to treat religious and philanthropic enterprises liberally, yet in. spite of this many of these enterprises expect tho newspaper to give them space rent free. while they carry their job printing to some other shop. The place for them to look for sup- port is the place they patronize. "Religious organisations, we are sorry to say, are the worst offenders in this line that we have to "deal with. We believe that we are just as good Christians and are just, as generous ae the average merchant on tho street. e, therefore, cannot understand why we are repeatedly be- sought to give away space, by ps-ooiCi who would never think of asking the p'tk to give them cream for a church soon/ grocer to hand over the ne^de-j sup;y v-f _or the j gas man to furnish the i^ght *<••• uotbing.—j "Gouverneur (N.Y.) Free Press. j

TROEDYRHIW. LADIES' I-loup MISSION UNTOX.—The annual tea. and entertainment in connection with this Union in the Parish of Pentrebach was held at St. John's Hall, Troedyrhiw, on Monday night, the 17th inst., and were very successful. The large hall was packed with a most appreciative audience, and the entertainment was very much enjoyed. The first dialogue, "Enery Brown," a pathetic and humorous story, por- traying two coster girls and their sweethearts, was very cleverly dono by Miss Ermync Rees and Miss Neet Cresswell. They were excel- lently got up, and their acting was good. Thry had got hold of the Cockney accent very well. Master Reggie Morgan gave a comic song in good style; he was very popular with the aud- ience, who loudly applauded his efforts. Mr. Hannay followed with a horn solo, well ren- dered and received. Mr. George Davies, of 1e Cardiff, brought down the house with his comic songs. Madame Gwent Thomas gave a solo in her usual good style. The proceedings con- cluded with a comedy, entitled, "The Old Story." This an amusing piece on the trials of a lonely o'd bachelor in the country, and the schemes of his female friends, includ- ing a wily widow. All did their parts well, but the palm must be given to the ladies, who all did their characters excellently. "Waverley Brown," a fus-y old bachelor, was taken by Mr. A. Pertwee. lie L-al a very heavy part, and carried it through with crcdit. "Thomp- son," a barrister, was portrayed by Mr. Percy Jones, arid the part oF "Can'.a'n Kootoo" was taken by !&r. W. Green, with energy and dash. The lattE-r also took the part of the waiter, "Wilkinson." "Nathaniel Jon-s," a poet with a pathos, wa-, represented by Mr. W. Jenkins. "Fritters," a ma;d, was very nicely played by M'ss P. Jones. "Mrs. Deadset," a fascinating widow, was cleverly portrayed by Violet Reec, and "Scupel," a spinster, was well instanced by Miss G. Williams. "Lucy," old Brown's daughter, was charmingly represented by Miss Ermyno Rees. "Crichett," .1. spinster who carries off the poet instead of Brown, wa.s taken with credit by Miss A. Williams. The, Plymouth Orchestral Band, under the leadership of Mr. Evans, play- ed selections of music during the evening. The following ladies kindly assisted at the tea tablesMrs. Bevan, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Turner and Mi*s Turner, Mrs. Estopp, Miss Zina Evans, Miss Jones, Miss Ada Jones, Mrs. Bodger, Mrs. Dauncey, and Mrs. Taylor also rendered valuable assistance. The arrange- ments were under the superitendence of tho I two secretaries, Mrs. W. W. Green and Mies Williams. I "THE GAEDWT."—At St. John's Hall last I Thursday, a performance of "The Garden" (Dr. I Rogers) was given by Saron Congregational Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. Herbert Llewelyn, A.C. (late conductor of the Moun- tain Ash Male Voice Party). The principals were: Soprano, Miss Doris Simpson. A.R.C.M., [London: tenor, Mr. Ivor Walters, R.C.M., j London bar, Mr. Joseph K. Ireland, R.C.M., Leeds; accompanists, Mr D. Richards, Troed- yrhiw, and Mr. Richard Howells, Aberdare. Mrs. Edmunds, Plasycoed, presided. A gar- den surrounding an ancient. hall is the favour- ite resort of "Brian." "Violet." and "Cyril." Violet, the only child of Bria-n (an artfst), watches and tends the flowers while her father devotes himself to art. Cyril lingers near them, hoping to win the love of Violet, and to make her his bride; but. though site returns his love, her affections are rooted in her father and home. The artist values his daughter's devo tion, but gently urges her to wed Cyril, know ing in his' secret heart that his own death is near. The lovers are betrothed, and Brian re- joices with the villagers in the garden; then, at close of day, he dies under his favourite plane-tree: and, after mourning for his loss: Violet and Cyril are united, and henceforth cherish the garden as his grave. The part of "Violet" was sustained by the soprano; that of "Cyril" by the tenor; and that of "Brian" by the bass. The musical numbers were as follow: —Chorus. "Life is blissful while we sing" duett (Violet and Cyril), "Pour thy radiance, golden sun" recifc. and solo (Brian), "All nature calls to rest"; recit., chorus, and trio, "Corn", wish the happy lovers well"; wng (Cyril), "The run on us his beams bestows"; short mtenr.esro (Brian is found dead, sitting under one of his favourite trees); chorus, "Rest, artiet hand'' recit. and solo (Violet), "Ah the sunny day has fled"; chorus, "Peace, 6ighing winds"; duett and chorus, "Life is boundless still to me'' and chorus, "Life is boundless still to me'' "Wedding March"; chorus, "Through the pur- pie heather we will tread." The second part of the programme consisted of the following Items:—Pianoforte solo, Impromptu in A Fiat, Op. 90, No. 4" (Schubert), Mr. David Richards; pari; song, "Song of the Vikings" (Faning), the Choir; Freebooter songs, (a) "Song of Mine." (b) "The Rebel' (WaJlaoe), Mr. J. K. Ireland; song, "My Dreams" (Tosti). Mr. Ivor Walters; song, "The Jewel Song" (Gounod), Miss D. Simpson; <™ett, "The Two Beggars" (Wilson). Messrs, yVa.ters and Ire- í land; part song, "Those Evening Bell." (Llew- elyn), the Choir; song, "Dream o Day" (Ger- I man), by kind permission of Mr. Robert Court- neidge, Miss Simpson; song,^ _^<>selL' (Adams). Mr. Ivor Walters; song, The Trumpeter" (Dix), Mr. J. K. Ireland; duett, The Keys of Heaven" (Traditional), MiM SImpson and Mr. Walters; part song, "Good-night, Beloved" (Pinsuti), the Choir.

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Mias Gertrude Lavery, a young typist, was j suffocated in a fire which gutted a drapery establishment at Belfast on Monday. t Dargarvel House, an anciebt Scottish man- j sion, 12 miles from Glasgow; was on Saturday j L aitrost pitted by fire, the damage rmeuntirig to several fhc-'isam! pounds. The oldest portion of the house was erected in the fii'taecth CC:J- tury, and on ons occasion sheltered Prince k Charlie for a night.. v 1 .rp'J.

DOWLAIS. J. JEREMIAH. Plumber, Gas Fitter, and House Decorator, 5, North-street, Dowiais. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. A!so open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. the address, 5, NortU-street. Dowiais. GREAT SHOW or CLOTHING for Summer Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES, US. liigh-street, Dowiais. Boys', Youths', and Men's Suits in great variety. An inspection invited. Ilats. Caps, etc.. in the newest shapes. 'J'HKRE'S A BCDCKT of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound. llard-wearing Materials, combined with Ele- gance and Exclusive Style in every psur of Boots or Shoes you purchase at W. R. WILLIAMS' BOOT DUPOT, lligh-street (opposite Lipton's), Merthyr. Sole Agent for "K," "Dr. Jaeger's," "Queen," and "Lotus" Boots and Shoes. NEW BUSINESS DEPARTURE.—FOX ,jral reno- vations of Household Furniture, go ta TDCKEl EVANS. Ilome-made Tables. Kitchen Dressers, and Bookcascs, at competitive prices. Solid oak Dress- ers from £4. It-epolishing, lie-upholstering, and Funeral Furnishing arc specialities. Terms cash.— TUCKER EVANS, Walter-street, Dowlais. JOHN GREENER, Gwalia Stores, Dowlais. Agent for the "Double Crown" Tea. Noted for Welsh Bacon and Home-made Bread and Cake. JOHN GREENER, Gwaiia Stores, Dowiais. LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Tuesday night, the members of the Bryn Seion Literary and De- bating Society had tho pleasure of listening to two excellent papers read on "Y Dyn Ieuanc Cartref" ("The Young Man at Home"), by Mr. D. J. Harris, and "Y Dyn Ieuanc Oddicartrcf" ((The Young Man from Home"), by Mr. D. Jeremy, Caeharris, and a native of Carmarthen. Mr. D. T. Evans acted as chairman. LITERARY AXD DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Friday evening last, at the fortnightly meeting of the above Society, an excellent paper was read by Mr. A. J. Perman, M.A., on "Doctor John- son." The reader sketched the life and work of the "immortal doctor" in an able and in- structive manner, and the humorous allusions made captivated the audience. Mr. Perman's visit to the Society was of a stimulating na' ture, the attendance being good and much en- thusiasm was manifested. The meetings for many weeks past have suffered owing to sev- eral prominent members being engaged in elec- tion work. Now that the excitement and stress are over, a revived interest in the Society's work is anticipated. A gratifying feature is that the membership is being continuajly aug- mented. IRISH MEETING.—A joint meeting of the Merthyr and Dowiais Branches of the United Irish League' of Great Britain was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Dowiais, on Sunday, Mr. J. O'builivan in the chair.—On the motion of Mr. D. O'Sulliva.n, seconded by Mr. Troy, and sup- ported by Mr. J. Coleman, the following reso- lution was proposed and carried unanimously: "That we, the working committer of the Mer- thyr and Dowlais Branches, heartily thank the Irish electors in the Borough for the loyal way in which they carried out the mandate of tho Irish leader, Mr. John Rmond, in helping to put the two Home Rule candidates at the top of the poll.—Mr. Joseph Caughiin gave a very eloquent address on the duty of Irishmen to their native land. He said that no party in the House of Commons could be trusted to fight for the rights of Catholics in this country except the Irish Party. They had shown their worth to the Catholic cause in the past, and had baen publicly thanked by bishops and priests. In the future they would stand up for the religious rights of their fellow-countrymen in Great Britain. No Irishman should be out- ride the fold of the national organization; they should band themeetlves together for faith and I Father'and. I BET'LAH.-—On Tuesday evening, an instructive I "illustrated pcem" entitled. "The Closing Scenes in the Earthly Ministry of Christ," composed by Mr. J. Bosher, Aberdare, super- intendent of the Prudential Assurance Com- pany, was given at the above plaoe. The poem was recited by Mr. Bosher, who is to be con- gratulated on his work: he maintained the in- terest of his audience throughout. The poem contains over 1.100 lines, and was beautifully illustrated by about SO well-chosen and appro- priate lantern views, which included photo- graphs of the works of the best-known artists. Among the views shown were those of Jeru- salem, where the Lord's Supper was instituted in the upper chamber, the Mount of Olives, scenes -in the Garden of Geth-emane, the ar- rest of Jesus, His trial before Annas and Caia- phas, the Sanhedrim, Pilate, and Herod. Many of the events leading up to His crucifixion were well brought out. The closing scenes were very impressive, depicting Calvary, the resurrection, and the ascension of Christ. Hymns appropri- ate to the subject were sung bv the audience. Mr. John Oriel presided, and Mr. John Oriel presided, and Mr. Ben King was the organist. The lantern was lent by Mr. Havard Jones, Penydarren. and was manipulated by his son, Mr. Willie Jones. OBITUARY.—Elizabeth-street Church has lost during the past waek one of its most devoted and useful members in the person of Mrs. Nellie Martin (nee Evans) at the age of 24 years. It is only about two years ago that she was mar- ried to Mr. J. W. Martin, tinplate maker at Dowlais Works, who has also been a member of the same church for some years. Mrs. Mar- tin was a native of Hirwain, and was fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Evans, Gelli- tarw Cottage, in that town. She had resided in Dowlais some time, and her membership was transferred to the above church, where she made herself almost indispensable. She was a Sunday School teacher for some years, and took the greatest interest in the Christian Endeav- our Society, and whatever she undertook to do she did it with all her might, and she was one of those who would not refuse to do what she 11 could. Mrs. Martin was taken ill on Friday week, and died suddenly on Tuesday before her many friends had heard of her illness. All that could be done for her was done by her medical attendant, and by the members of her family. The funeral took place on Saturday, and a large number of friends from the chu^li, her neighbours, in addition to members of Mr. and Mrs. Martin's families, attended. The Rev. T. Bowen, pastor of Elizabeth-street, officiated at the house and at Pant Cemet-cry. The fol- lowing were the mourners:—Mr. J. W. Mar- tin (husband); Mr. and Mrs. Dd. Evans (par- ents) Mr. J. Martin, of Workington (father- in-law); Mr. and Mrs. J. Evans, Hirwain; Mr. and Mrs. W. Bevan, Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. B. Phillips, Swansea; Mr. and Mrs. W. Grif- fiths, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen: Mrs. S. Evans, Hir- wain; Master Tom and Miss Lillie Evans, Hir- wain (brothers and sisters); Mr. and Mrs. Meth Jones, Clydach (uncle and aunt); Mrs. T. Mor- gan, Abercarn (aunt); Mr. Monty Morgan, Abercarne (cousin); Mrs. Brown, Briton Ferry (aunt); Mrs. Evans, Tredegar (cousin); Mr. W. S. Hill, Briton Ferry (uncle); Mr. Zac. Evans, Mr. Jim Evans, Miss R. Evans, and Mrs. Dd. Morgan, all of Fleur-de-lis (cousins); Mr. W. Jones and Mrs. M. Williams, of Clydach (uncle and cousin); also many friends from Hirwain. Wreaths were sent by the following:—Mr. John Martin (husband): Brothers and Sisters; Mr. and Mrs. Forest, Liverpool (brother and sister- in-law); Y.P.S.C.C., Elizabeth-street Church, and friends; Mrs. Cornish. Hirwain; fellow- workmen of Mr. Martin; Mr. Martin (senior), father (Workington); Mrs. Bailey (Hirwain); Mr. and Mrs. Llew Lloyd (Aberdare), and a large quantity of cut flowers from many friends. On Sunday morning a memorial service to the deceased was held at Elizabeth-street Church, Rev. T. Bowen, pastor, preaching an appropri- ate sermon; special hymns were also sung, un- der the leadership of Mr. T. S. Evans, precen- tor, with Mr. J. Rees, organist. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Mr. Tucker Evans, Walter-street. OBITUARY.—We have to record the demise* of Mrs. David Davies, of 24, Regent-street, which occurred on Friday morning, after a protract- ed and painful illness Mrs. Davies was a. mem- ber of a very old and respected Dowiais family; many of her acquaintances will recollect her as Miss Jane Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Price, who were pioneers in the musical life of Dowlais Nonconformity, back in the fifties. She served her apprenticeship at the Dowiais Girls' School as a pupil teaoher, even- tually becoming assistant mistress to Miss Oli- ver. The deceased was the relict of the late Mr. David Davies, who for many years was a prom- inent member and officer at the Gwernllwyn Welsh Congregational Church, and was employ- ed at the offices of Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds, Ltd. Up to eleven years ago, Mrs. Davies enjoyed good health, but the shock caused by the sudden <Jteath of Mr. Davies whilst spending a vacation at the Wells, impair- ed her health to a serious extent. She bore the burden of a painful and insidious malady with Christian fortitude. She proved to be a de- voted mother and has left a family all of whom are highly respected in their various spheres of usefulness, giving evidence of the training of a worthy Christian parentage. Sympathy is .ex- tended to tho Misses Davies. to Mr. Daniel Rhys Davies, the only son, who is secretary to the Dowiais Free Church Council; to Professor Daniel Price, of the Royal College of Music: Mr. David Price, headmaster, Kenfig Hill Schools, and Mr. William Henry Price, now of South Africa, the three surviving brothers of the deceased, and to Mrs. Edward Williams juid Mrs. Llewellyn, Dowiais, her sister. The in- terment took place on Wednesday at Pant Ce- metery. The Rev. Edward Jones, formerly of Gwernllwyn Church (now of Rhyl) officiating, assisted ly the Rev. D. E. Williams, New- bridge, and J. H. Hughes, Penywern. Floral tributes were sent by professor and Mrs. Daniel Price, London; Mr. David Price and family, Kenfig Hill: Mrs. Thomas. Brunswick-terrace, Merthyr; Mrs. Thomas, Maesteg; Miss Da- vies, Cromwell-street, Merthyr, and from the staffs of the Dowlais Infants' and GejHfaelog Schools. Mr. Robert Evans. Tv-newydd. Ynys- ybwl, and Mr. Price, jtin., of Kenfi Hill, were amongst the mourners. Mr. Frank Evans, Wal- ter-street. conducted the funeral arrangements. A CHANGE IN THT. PROGRAMME.-—It is always so-a. change! A change in politics, a change in the weather—oven-thing changes: but now a change in the programme. J. S. Davies and Co., the Dowlais drapers and clothiers, have a change in the programme as it appears weekly in thq "Merthyr Express." inasmuch as they announce a great sale of clot-hine for men, youths, and boys at 118, High-street. It is de- termined to clear the whole of the winter stock, all of which is offered at extraordinarily low prices. The sale of winter goods in the drap- i erv departments at 172. 173. 175. High-street, is I still going strong, and will not bo withdrawn just yet. r; T)K?FJ~:TTVF TyKSir.Trr, consult the; iJ Kwiirht Test ing Expert in Mcr- j thyr. :o.r r. Vtyvax ii- LLOYD. Ophtlmlmic Optician j and Cjxefflijt, Merthyr (oposito Market doors). j

SALE OF THE SEASON!! GRIZAT ANNUAL IG SALE OF CLOTHING AT J. S. DAVIES & CO. 118, lilGH STREET, DOWLAIS, I ON SATURDAY NEXT. J. S. DAVIES & CO. desire to call the Special Attention of their Customers to their Annual SALE OF CLOTHING as this is a. 4 CW" 4 F m,3 M I LM: 13 M 4 gs»J&.llLi3=29 And every Article on the Premises will be offered at I G-reat :B..ed. c'tii <» JI1 S. I The following are some of the LEADING BARGAINS:- Men's TWEED SUITS, from 10/11. ] Youth's Tweed Suits, from glt i. TWO VERY SPECIAL LINES. Men's J Boys' Tweed and Serge Sailor Suits, Brown and Green Worsted Suits,! from i/6 £ i9io Designs, 19/11; usual price, |24? Men.g Trousers, to clear from 2/6* 35 MEN'S TWEED SUITS, 21/ |BoyS'Rugby SmtS'fr0m 5//l1, usual price, 32/6. Boys' Tweed Tunic Suits, from 2/lU Hundreds of Boys' TWEED & SERGE KNICKERS, from 6td. each. ¡ All the remaining Stock of Men's and Boys' OVERCOATS must be sold. I SPECIAL. WORKMEN'S CLOTHING. SPECIAL. 29 Boys' Duck Jackets, 1/3; usual price, 2/9, 46 Men's White and Drab Mole Vests, 2/6; usual price, 3/3. iS Boys' Mole Trousers, 1/3; usual 2/9. 28 Men's Brown and Drab Cord Sleeve Vests, 2/11; usual, 4/6. GENT'S MERCERY DEPARTMENT. IMPORTANT.—68 doz. Men's Real Welsh Flannel Shirts, Sale Priec, 4/8'; usual price, 4/11. Men's English Flannel Shirts, from 1J6!. I Gent's White, Print, and Tunic Shirts, from 1/91-. A Job Line.—Men's Natural Pants and Vests, l/9f; usual price, a/xx. Hundreds of Collars and Fronts (slightly soiled), 5 for 1/- Boys' 44 Varsity" Caps, from 2d. eaph. Men's "Golf" Caps, from 3M. each. Boys' Jerseys, New Designs, to clear from 8Jd. I All Gent's Underclothing, Ties, Gloves, Mufflers, &c., &e., at Sale Priees. J. S. DAVIES & CO., 118, 172, 173,176, High St., Tram Terminus is opposite the Door. "All Trams bring Customers to DAVIES S." -<II:

FGCHRIW. ORDEIL for Printing of every description may be left with Mr. J. C. Payne, 7, Railway- terrace, the local representative of the "Mer- thyr Express." DO:s'T FORGET M. MORGAN & Co.'s Great Sale. Genuine bargains in miliinerv and blouses. Children's millinery, etc., half price to clear.—PARIS HorsE, Dowlais. OBITUARY. -S.V M Path V of readers will go out to Mr. Percy Mantle, Pontwvn, whose child passed away on Saturday last, and was buried at Pant Cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev. D. Hughes Jones officiating. Only three weeks ago Mr. Mantle buried his wife. ,NODDF-k.-The weekly meeting of the Liter- ary and Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday evening, Mr. Williams presiding. An excellent paper on "The Budget parallel with the Bible" was read by the pastor, Rev. Moses S. Young, which proved an intellectual treat, and was much appreciated by all pre- 5ent. The following spoke on the subject:— Messrs. John Williams, Rees Thomas, Walter Walters, and Miss Lilian Williams. CAEMEL.—The weekly meeting of the Carnvel Literary and Mutual Improvement Society was held at the Vestry on Wednesday evening w-eek, presided over by the Rev. D. Hughes Jones. Splendid papers were read on "You and I" by Mr. David Lewis, and "Woman's Place in Christian Societies" by Mrs. D. Hughes Jones. The papers proved very inter- esting, and were greatly appreciated. The fol- lowing took part in the di.cusslon:-Pev. D. Hughes Jones, Mr. George Thomas, Mr Rhys D. Jenkins, and Mr. David Jones. A solo was given by Miss Bessie Ballard, and a duett by Misses Mary A. Walters and Hannah Jones. ENTERTAINMENT.—Another of the aeries of popular entertainments was held at the Church Institute on Tuesday night. The following con- tributed to the pi")gramme:- So "o, Miss Mary Tyler; solo, Master James Sheady; quartette, Misses Gwennie Gough, Nan Prosser, Lydia May Evans, and Mary Tyler; solos. Marter William Thomas. Master Johnnv Cole, Miss Nan Prosser, and Miss Maggie Gough. In the impromptu speech competition cn 'The Clock," the prize was divided between Master Healy and Miss Harriet Lewis. There was also an orange competition, the prize being awarded to Master Vincent Wood. The entertainment was presided over by Mr. Charles Payne. I.O.G.T.-The weekly meeting of the "Star aof Fochriw" Lodge of the International Order of Good Templars was held at the Carmel Vestry on Thursday evening week, presided over by Bro. William Jones. The following wero elected officers for the coming quarter:— Sister Bronwen Ballard, Chief Templar; Sister Beatrice Griffiths, Vice Templar; Sister Cerid- wen Thomas, secretary; Sister Maggie Grif- fiths, financial secretary; Bro. Thomas Thomas, treasurer; Bro. Samuel Lewis, chaplain; Bro. D. Evans. marshal; Bro. T. Lewis, guard; Sis- ter M. A. Lewis, sentinel; Sister Catherine Jones, assistant secretary; Bro. John Walters, deputy marshal. The following hold annual offioes: Pant Chief Templar, Bro. James Wil- liams; Lodge Deputy, Bro. Charles Payne: Electoral Superintendent. Bro. Thtoe. Thomas: Superintendent of th? Juvenile Temple. Bro. Thomas Lewis. After the election of officers, the, remainder of tho evening was devoted to "Questions," and all present took part. LATR MB. LEWIS EVANs.-The funeral of the late Mr. Lewis Evans, of Penvbank Farm, took place on Saturday last. the place of inter- ment being Gellygaer Churchyard. The news of his death, which occurred at h;s residence on Tuesday week, produoed a shock to his large circle of friends, by whom he was greatly es- teemed. Deoe?~s?d was born at the above farm in August, 1825, and had attained the ripe old ago of 84 years. Ho was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Evans, who kept the farm, at which his grandfather and his great grandfather also livfd. It is now in the occupation of deceased's eldest son. William. Deceased lived at the farm until he was sixteen years of age, when h left. with his parents, who went to keep the Peny- garreg Farm, Bargoed. where he remained un- til he hsd1 attained his twehty-third year, when he married Hannah, the dsuehter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richa.Ttk, of Tylaglas Farm, Bed- linog, and returned to Penvbank Farm, where he resided until his death. His wife pre- deceased him fourteen years ago. Deoensed had b?en unwell for the last twelve months, but was only oonfined to his bed for three weeks before his death. There was hardly any department in the public life of his native village in which he did not participate. He was a representative of Gel!ygae<r on the Boa.Td of Guardians, a member of the Highway Board I and School Board, and was for many years a faithful member of tho Gellygaer and Rhirros Rural District Council. D-vea^ed was a Non- oonformist. and a member of C-rm-1 Congre- j cat.ic,nal Chapel, where he attended unt-il his health failed him. Deceased leaves seven grown-up sons to moTrrn his loss. Tho funeral j was strictly private. The service at the house, at the church, and at the graveside was conduc- tod by the Rev, T. J. Jones, Rector of GelJv- traer. The fo]jow;nz wore the b°arers:—Mr. Tyv.vis Fdwartis, fVdlino'r; Mr. E. Watkins, Y-sfrwydrigwyn Fann; Mr. Thomas Kinsev, Colby Farm; Mr. James Davies, Cwm Farm; 1 t

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Theft of a Sovereign. v Wm. John Griffiths, of Fochriw, was charged at Merthyr on Tuesday with stealing a sover- eign from the Can ford Inn, Dowiais, the pro- perty of James Stevens. Mrs. Stevens said she went to the house with h?r husband, and had a drink. Prisoner was there. She took a shilling out of her purse to pay for the refresh- ments, and later on, when she left the house, she missed her purse, which contained a sover- eign and ether money. She returned to the house, and the landlord handed her the purse. The sovereign had been taken out.—Prisoner said he picked up the purse, and gave it to the landlord he denied taking anything from it John Evans, labourer, Castle-strset. said he was in the Canford Inn. He saw prisoner pick up a purse.—The landlord said the prisoner han<f ed him the purse, and another person said he saw prisoner open the purse before he handed it over.—P.S. Isaac Jones said he arrested the defendant, who denied the charge.—A sover- eign was found in his pocket, however, and he wae sent to prison for a month.

A Piac Forest in Every '> disiolves in the month \d' » powerful and valuable medicine u 5j| ji!; breathed directly into the throat, bron- Jfj jj:j chial tube*, and lung*. This unique £ medicine soothes inflammation and irrita- m ?! tion in the throat, loosens phlegm, de- |/Jf t« stroys germs, makes breathing eaty and :iM i~ deep, removes the cause of coughing, iiaf HJ and dispels those chest-racking pains |j|f jrj which tell of bronchitis. ijft Not only is the Peps medicine breathed if* H directly into the lungs, but another strik- S'| jp ing feature about Peps is their absolute f||| ;|{j purity and freedom from harmful drags. ij|?| jjijj With the use of Peps the breathing are all so invigorated and jijj' !|j:| strengthened that your chances ot || jifijj contracting bronchitis or that con- 'Pi Jfi'fi sumptive cough, as the year* creep on, j|| fiiiij diminish rather than advance. i| li'lij hive been rightly called the J? jiijj ideal chest protector; and a bo* of || fe tbese silver-jacketed, opium-free tablets l|| s j;| should always be kept handy and used jjftjj regularly upoa retiring at night and :|g before going out into the cold air. i t v

Mr. Richard Evans and Mr. David Evans, Pee. ybank; Mr. Thomas Lewis and Mr. John Matthews, Fochriw. The chief mourners were: First Coach: Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Penvbank Farm, son and daughter-in-law; Mr. Lewij Evans and Mr. Thomas Evans, Fochriw, eons. Second coach Mr. David Evans, Deri; Mr. J. R. Evans, Penvbank; Mr. and Mrs. ueorge M. Evans, Bedlinog, sons and daughter-in-law. Third coach: Mr. Josiah J. Evans, Gellygaer Village, son; Mr. Thomas Pritchard, Cefn-yr- Uchdir, son-in-law; Mr. W. Watkins, Gilfaoh- main, brother-in-law; and Mr. Lewis Pritchard, grandson. Fourth coach: Mr. W. Evans, Pea- coed, brother; Mrs. A. Davies, Cefnbach, sis- ter; Mr. Lewis Evans and Mr. Watkins, grand- sons. Fifth coach: Mr. D. Lewis, Pontnewydd; Messrs. T. and L. Richards, Malvern; and Mr. George Richards, Mountain Ash, nephews. The coaches were supplied by Mr. T. Saunders, Tirphil.