The Merthyr Express

OWEN & GEORGE, IRON BRIDGE BREWERY, MERTHYR. BOTTLERS OF WORTHINGTON'S India Pale Ale OAKHILL'S Invalid Double Stout MURPHY'S (Cork) Invalid Stout. The above are Bottled in their natural state, and guaranteed to be always in good condition. Price List on application. Special quotations for large quantities.

Established over Half-a-Century. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL> 'WYNDHAM J. PRICHARD, (Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute). Auctioneer, Valuer and Estate Agent, PROPERTY SALES CONDUCTED. VALUATIONS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION # MADE. AGENT FOR ALL THE PRINCIPAL IiIFE, FIRE, ACCIDENT ASD BURGLARY INSURANCE COMPANIES. SALE NO. 369. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 2nd, 1910. Auction Mart, Court Street, MERTHYR. OF RELIABLE AND SOUND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PTANO, PIRR. GLASSES and 1. EFFECTS, consigned for Sale. MESSRS. H. W. Harris & Son [ (MR. WTTOHAM J. PKTCHARD, Fellow of the Auctioneers' Institute), 1"^nrriLL SELL BY AUCTION at their spacious T ▼ and convenient Auction Mart, as :ooove. the (TIRST WBPNESDAT I* EVERY MONTH, a large and varied assortment of very snperior Household Furniture and Appointment*. Goods packed or stored free of charge, and every tfcare taken to give satisfaction. The Sale will commence at Two o'clock in the afternoon. j Punctual attendance is respectfnlly requested. 'Auctioneers' Offices. The Mart. Merthyr Tydfil ESTABLISHED 187o J. LLOYD" ATKINS (Fellow of the Auctioneen" Institute), j^TJOTIONEER, VALUER, ACCOUNTANT HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT & INSURANCE BROKER, TGEXJilFAEIjOG COTTAGE, D O WLA I 8 rYaluations !r Probate, Administrations, and Mort L* gages, aiM for Transfer of Hotels, Inns, Ac Agent for the White Star and American Lines Steamships. Also the Dominion Line to Canada. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS ENSURED. J. L. CUNNINGHAM f AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, VAUJEB & FINANCIAL AGENT,7 19, CLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. r peciality-MORTGAGE LOANS EDWARDS BROS., tB. H. Edwards—Isaac Edwards, '.Auctioneers, Accountants, > AND f r- Estate Agents, I CAMBRIA CHAMBERS, ¡ DOWLAIS, AlØ CENTRAL CHAMBERS, j OVER GUNSON'S STORES, v. HIGH STREET, f. MERTHYR TYDFIL. Please Note Change of Address of Merthyr 1 Office. J!?* ESTABLISHED 1899. PHILLIPS & JONES jEvan L Phillips, Aseoc. Auctioneers' Institute) rt AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, t ACCOUNTANTS & ESTATE AGBNT8. HOTEL VALUERS & GAUGERS. fcFBVEYORS to the Largest Building Societies in the Kingdom. MALE8 condacted of Hoase Property, Shares, Land* ed Estates, Machinery, Agricultural and Txade Stocks, and Household Furniture, PROMPT SBTTLEMBNTS. ■ Head Oftice- CENTRAL CHAMBERS, HIGH STREET BAR GO ED. Telephone-P.o. No. 59Bargoed iq TONG & CaBON iStTCTIONEERS, VALUERS, GAUGERS BROKERS, &C4 | r HEAD OFITCE:— Auction Chambers; Brynmawr. TEL. P.O. 18. iSa!e» of. every description arranged for with prompt settlement. ftlo&tiona for Transfer, Probate, or Mortgage expeditiously completed. LICENSING BUSINESS A SPECIALITY. i MR. E. THOMAS,- I AUCTIONEER AND ACCOUNTANT, TREDEGAR. fnffice: Cartrefle, Sirhowy. •Jlents and Debts Collected. Mortgage Loans 1 negotiated. Distress for Rents undertaken. Preparation of Bankrupt Statement of Affairs. Probate, &o., &c. ^INSURANCE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION EFFECTED P* ltA., LLAN LINE TO CANADA. i A UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTRACT FOB CONVEYANCE CANADIAN MAILS, EXPRESS TURBINE STEAMERS. LIVERPOOL Virginian Mar. 4 LONDON (Via Bane) Sardinian Mar. 16 Weekly Service from Liverpool at Low Rates, all classes; also from London 2nd and 3rd Classes only. Unsurpassed accommodation. i, Apply ALLAN LINE. 19, James-street, Liverpool; ft. Pall Mall, S.W., and 103, Leadenhall-street, London, Kc-; or Local Agents. WHITE STAR rINE YY ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD BUILDING Newest. Largest AND FASTEST STBAMM TO BOSTOK. SOUTHAMPTON—CHERBOURG— i OUEENSTOWN-NEW YORK. f aOYAL and UNITED STATES MAIL SERVICE, Calling at Queenstown Westbound, and Plymouth Eastbound. Adriatic Wed., Mar. 2 And Regularly Thereafter. American ;Line Steamer. llverpool —Queenstown. I Liverpool-Queenstown New York. I Boston. BALTIC Saturday, Mar. 5 I MEOAKTIC Tues., Mar. 15 LAURKXTIC. Saturday, Mar. 19 | CYMRIC Tues., April 5 And Regularly Thereafter. CANADA. WHITE STAR-DOMINION SERVICE. LIVERPOOL-QUEBEC-MONTREAL. Largest Steamers in the Canadian Trade. DOMINION Thur.. April 21 i LAURENTIC Sat., April 30 DOMINION LINE. LIVERPOOL—HALIFAX—PORTLAND. "CANADA Thur., Mar. 17 For further particulars apply to Local Agentfe; or te 1SMAY, 1MRIE & CO., 30. James-street Liver. pool; Southampton: 1, Cockspnr-street, S.W., and 38, Leadenhall-street, London. E.C. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. .LARGEST AND FASTEST VESSELS IN THE WORLD. No STEAMER FRANCOIA." Twik-KCRIW, 18,000 Toxs GIWSg, NOW WILDING. LARGEST AND FASTEST STEAMERS TO BOSTON. VROM LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN. TO NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. Irasitania Sat.. Feb. 26 j Ivernia Tues.. Mar. 1 Campania Sat., Mar. 5 ) Irernia Tues., Mar. 29 CANADA FAST ROUTS SPECIAL RAtES. For further particulars apply to Local Agent*; or It THE CUNARD STBAM&HlP, COMPANY, LTD., AUCTION SUMMARY. Messrs. J. M. BERRY and SON. Mar. 1—Freehold Farms at Tregaron 2—Freehold Inn and Lands at LIaTidyssul. „ 9—Leasehold Properties at Merthyr. „ 10—Properties at TroedyrTUw. Messrs. H. W. HARRIS & SON. Mar. 2-Furniture at Auction Mart. Merthyr. Messrs. J. M. Berry & Son's :SALE FIXTURES include:— I%fAT-tCY1 ] sT, 1910.-Dolau Farm. Esgerfawr Farm, Ynysfach farm, and Fields called Cachos, all situate in the parish of Lledrod, in the County of Cardigan, to be Sold at Talbot Hotel. Tregaron. Vendor's Solicitor J. W. Lewis, Esq., Merthyr. MARCH 2ND, 1910.-Llanmorllwyn Inn. and cer- tain Fields, all situate in the parish of Llandysilio- COKO, to be Sold at Porth Hotel, Llandyssul. Vendor's Solicitor J. W. Lewis, Esq., Merthyr. For Sale or To Let. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE with Orna- mental grounds, commodious and well-arranged, fitted with gas, hot and cold water, Ac., known as Stafford Hpuse, Tredegar, within a few minutes walk of Tredegar Station.—For further particulare apply, to Messrs. TONG & COBON, Auctioneers, Brynmawr; or to Messrs. SETH PHILLIPS & SON, Auctioneers, Pootllanfraith. PRELIMINARY, froedyrhiw. Messrs J. M. Berry & Son WILL SELL BY AUCTION on THURSDAY, March 10th. 1910, at Troedyrhiw, Nos. 43, ii, 45, 46 47 and 48, WYNDHAM STREET. Also Two Cottages behind Nos. 43 and 41, Wynd- ham-street, Troedyrhiw. Lease 99 jrears from February 2nd, 1856. Ground Kent £ 5 3s. 8d. Vendor's Solicitor- W. REES EDMUNDS, Esq. TROEDYRHIW. Messrs J. M. Berry Son WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at an early date in Mfcrch, the following Properties at Troedyrhiw: Nos. 17,18,19, 28,29 and 30. Elm-street. NOs. 6, 7, 8 and 9. Tydfil-terrace. No. 13, Pleasant View. All at Troedyrhiw. Also No. 2, Victoria-street, Merthyr Vale. Vendor's Solicitor, \VM. REES EDMUNDS, Esq., Merthyr. I Mountain Ash Urban District Council. TO TEAM WORK AND HAULAGE CONTRACTORS. mHE Mountain Ash Urban District Council JL invite Tenders for the following-named purposes for Three Years, from the first day of Scavenging of the Ynysybw! Ward. (2) Team Work, Ynysybwl Ward. (3) Scavenging, AbercynOh Ward. (t. Team Work, Abercynon Ward. Specifications may be seen and Forms of Tender obtained on application to Mr. W. G. THOMAS, Surveyor, Town Hall, Mountain Ash. Contractors will, be required to pay their work- men the recognised Trades Union rates of wages. Sealed Tenders, prepaid and endorsed with words denoting what work is tendered for. to be settt to me so that they may be received not later than id o'clock in the forenoon of TUESDAY, the 8th.d*y of March, 1910. THFE Council do not bind themselves to accept thelowest or any tender. Tne tenders for each purpose must be enclosed in separate envelopes. By order, H. P. LINTON, Clerk to the Council. Town Hall. Mountain Ash, February 15th, 1910., Mountain Ash Urban District ,ol t Counoil. TO HACLAGH mum Mountain Ash Urban District Council X invite tenders for the following-named pur- Jioees for one year from the first day of April, 910 (1) Supply of broken Mountain Limestone and Gravel. (2) Supply of broken Natin Stone. A$) Ratdaffe of btoken Mountain Limestone and and Dfoken Native Stone* Speoiflcatiofii mat be Been and Forms of Tender obtained oh application to MR* W. Gt* THOMAS, Surveyor, Town Hall, Mountain Ash. Contractors will be required to pay their work- mentke recognised trades union rates of wages. Sealed tenders, prepaid and endorsed with words denoting what item is tendered for, to be sent to me so that they may be received not later than 10 o clock rnjoe forenoon of Tuesday, the 8th day of March, 1910. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the ldwesfc or way tender. The tenders for eaoh purpose must be enclosed in separate enveldpee. By order, 1L P. LINTON, Clerk to the Council. Town Hall, MoUfltAlb Ash, February 15th, 1910. Ø- Vaynor and Pendferyn Rural District Council. milE above Council require the Services of a X Competent Person to act as Clerk of Works in the carrying out of a Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Works at Cefn Coed, near Merthyr Tydnl. The selected candidate must have had previous experience in similar Vrorks. Wajfres, £ 2 IOS. od. per 'freek. Applications, stating age and experience, and acodfnpanled by not more than three recent testi- monials, to be sent in to the undersigned, on or before Monday, the ltth March, ldio. BJ 'FE-K T. JAMES, Clerk, 134, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. v To Builders. TENDERS are invited for the BUILDING of a Shop and Dwelling-Souse at; Plymouth- street, Merthyr. Plans, &c., at the .Office of Mr. C. M. DAVntfc, Ha, Highrstreet, Merthyr, until the 2nd March, when Tenders are to be delivered to Mr. T. YoftATH, Ernest-street, Merthyr. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES LEVER, ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, MORTGAGE and INSURANCE BROKER, FINANCIAL and GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT. Secretary to the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society. Lioensed Agent for the Principal Steamship Lilies, o o Office: Post Office Chambers, Nat. Tel. 116. MERTHYR TYDFIL The Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society, (RSGISTSBKD ONDBB THE FBIENDLY SOCIETIES ACTS). (MUTUAL AND CO-OPERATIVE). Provides a Safe and Profitable Investment of from Is. to 20s. weekly. Loans made to Tradesmen, Artisans and others at lowest cost, repayable by easy instalments. Prospeotus and full information to be obtained from the,Secretary, JAMES LEVER, RIGI8TKBKD O^KIOKS POST OFFICE CHAMBERS, MERTHYR TYDFIL. Merthyr Tydfil and So-uth-' Wales Permanent Building Society. Incorporated under the "IBuildilig Societies Acts." IBfMEDIATE ADVANCES ON PROPERTY in South Wales and adjoining Counties. EAST REPAYMENTS. FATB CONTOMONS. Investment Shares, laterebt 3? and 4 per cent. Prospectus on application to thi Secretary— JAMES LE V mR, POST Orfioa Ckaubbbb, MiMttTK StDrit. PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON BRIDGE, E.C. Summary of ANNUAL REPORT for the Year ending December 31st, 1909. In presenting the accounts for the year, the Directors have pleasure in calling attention to the fact that a very satisfactory advance in the business of the Company has again been redorded. The increase in the income is less than last year in consequence of 53 weeks returns being included in the acconnts for 1908. It is very gratifying to be able to show that during the last five years the income Of the Company has increased by nearly 50 per cent. while the assets are practically doubled. INCOME. ASSETS. 1904 £ 1,382,368 1904 U £ 2,428,414 1909 ailm,wi 1909 £ 4,830,708 A Valuation of the business as at December 31st last has been submitted to the Company's Consult- ing Actuary, R. M. MOORE, Esq., who reports a surplus of £113,253 after providing for all liabilities. INCOME. The Total Income for the year amounted to £ 1,998,692 7s. 9d., being an increase of 296,176 Is. 7d. over that of the previous year. This includes LU9,771 9s. 9d. income in the Ordinary Branch, which is ,888 lis. lid. greater than the previous year. The number of Policies issued during the year in this r Branch was 15,512, assuring the sum of £ 1,301,455 Os. Od., and producing a New Annual Premium Income of £ 56,081 19s. lid. CLAIMS. The Company has paid 88,938 Life Claims, Grants and Matured Endowments during the year, amounting with Bonuses, to L674,814 14s. 2d., which added to the sums previously paid iu claims since the establishment of the Company, make a total of 17,073,811 8s. 4d. ACCUMULATED FUNDS. The Total Funds, with Capital paid up, now amount to £ 4,830,708 Ids. Od., showing an increase for the year of £ 533,682 2s. 8d. By Order, JAMES ROLL, Chairman, I Wanted. additional representatives in all districts. To good business men liberal terms and certain success,—Apply to tne District Superintendents— Mr. E. E. WILLIAMS, Angel Buildings, High Street, Merthyr.Tydfll { Mr. J. JENKINS, 8, Mountain Ash Road, Abercynon, Glam; Mr. D. EVANS, 12. Capel Street. Bargoed, Cardiff. 1- Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. f PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION, 1910, THE following is a summary of the return re- THE following is a summary of the return re- specting Election Expenses of Arthur Charles Fox-Davies. James Keir Hardie. Edgar Recs Jones, and William Pritchard Morgan, respectively, can- didates at the above election, which returns were received by me on the 23rd day of February, 1910. ARTHUR CHARLES FOX-DAVIES f, a. a. Returning Officer s Charges 143 0 1W Personal Expenses of Candidate paid by himself J.J'V- ..I'J Personal Kipenses of Candidate paid by me „ vt 8 0 by me „ vt 8 0 Received by me for my Services as Election Agent •• -• o Paid to Clerks ••• i« •«. „ Messengers •• •• f » dj „ for Printing and Stationery 19112 6 „ „ Advertising and Billposting 1T1 15 8 Z Postage and Telegrams •- 173 18 Gi „ Hire of Rooms for PubUo Meetings isio0 ( Paid for Hire of Rooms for Committee | Rooms « Miscellaneous Matters •• -• iw 16 a Disputed and unpaid Claims -• — ° J £ 1517 2 6 (Signed) ALAN R- BERKELEY, Election Agent, ) JAMES KEIR HARDIEL FS S. CLE Paid Returning Officer's Charges 1^ 0 1H Personal Expenses of Candidate paid by me Paid to Clerks 15 1; 6 fot Printing 30a 3 0 Advertising 119 1 4 „ Stationery 17 18 Ie. » POSTAGE •* « „ Telegrams • ■ „ o 17 o Hire of Rooms for Public Meetings. 55 I 6 w Hire of Rooms for Committee Rooms 36 6 11 „ Miscellaneous Matters 103 IB 7 Disputed and unpaid Claims 1t 6 0 SM 2 01 fSigned) FRANE SMITH, Election AffCnt. EDGAR REES JONES. S So d. Paid Returning Officers' Charges 112 0 11 Personal Expenses of Candidate paid »y HIMSELF •• 18 0 0 „ „ me 25 o o Received by me for my services as Election Ageat 50 0 0 Paid to Clerks 16 15 7 Messengers 21 12 6 Paid fot Printing" 139 « 11 Advertising 52 7 2 „ Stationery „. 29 3 7 Postages 65 10 6 Telegrams 10 8 6 Hire of Rooms for Public Meet- ings 50 5 5 „ „ » Committee + 11 8 Miscellaneous Matters.. 114 3 3 Disputed and unpaid olaiina1. 35 1 7 £886 7 7 (Signed) ISAAC EDWARDS, Election Agent, WILLIAM PRITOHARD-MORGAN. £ 8# d« Paid Returning Officer's Chjagea 142 0* 10* Personal Expenses of the Candidate paid by himself 9511 3 Received by me for services as Election Agent 150 0 0 Paid to Clerks 105 7 9 Messengers 24 3 3 Paid for Printing •• « 275 14 6 Advertising « 11 14 0 Billposting 49 18 9 Hire of Rooms for Public Meetings 40 7 6 Hire of Rooms for Committee Rooms 49 13 4 Train- Cabs, &C. «. M S8 11 6 = Miscellaneous » M w. 127 10 8 £ 1128 13 44 Signed GEORGE WILLIAM HALL, Election Agent. And I Give Notice that any Voter'is permitted to inspect the said returns and the accompanying declai-ations and documents on payment of a fee of one shilling aJfc the Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfll, at any time during omcte hours within two years next after the said date of the receipt of the same b Dated this 24th day of February, 1910. FRANK T. JAMES, Returning Officer, County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil MARDY ISOLATIONLT HOSPITAL (SUPPLIES) THE Council invite Tenders from locfcl Trades- men for the bDrriii or— Drugs, Drapery, Earthenware, Meat, Groceries, Fish, Fruit, Poultry, &c., Milk, Cream, and Eggs, for a period of One Year from the 1st day of April neForms of Tender, "which maV be obtained on application to the Health Department. Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, miwt rfach the undersigned, endorsed "Hospital Supplies, not later than the l8TheaCouncil do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender, and reserve the right to accent a nortion only of any tender. accept aporv T, ANEURYN REES. Towtt Clerk; Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, 18th February, 1910. To Builders and Contractors,* TENDERS fere Invited for the erection oi Six Semi-detached Villas near the Thomastow n Recreation Grounds. Merthyr. Plans and Specifi- cations can be seen at the office of the Architect, "Idrisville," Queen's Road, Merthyr, after Mon- day. February 28th. Sealed tenders to be sent to Mr. C. L. Stewart, Accountant, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr, by March 10th, lSlO. REES, MORRIS, Architect, To Contractors. I TENDERS are invited for pulling down and erecting new business premises at Brynmawr for Mr. P. James. I Drawing and Specifications may be see, at my oflloe.. Tenders are bo be in hand by the 14th of March. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. HY. WATERS, M.S.A., „. • Architect, Market Chambers Ebbw Vale. 1' 1' To Jobbing Contractors and Decorators. TENDERS are invited for certain Repairs. r'\ novations, Painting and Papering at the Castle Hotel. Blaina. for Messrs. D. F. Pritchard, Ltd., Brewers, Crumlm. Further particulars are obtainable at the office of the undersigned. > j Tenders are to be in haad by the 14th of March. J BY. WATKKS, M.SIA>I I I Arcnitecc* | 1 Market Chancers) Glamorgan County Council Election, 1910 BARGOED ELECTORAL DIVISION. In compliance with the request of a large number of the Electorate of this district to stand for theit interest at the forthcoming County Council Elec- tion, I now come forward as their candidate. I have resided in the district for 38 years, and am well known to all. I am conversant with the varied needs of the division, and to serve it well is a Ritlre and ardent desire with me. Some of the questions which will engage the deliberations of the coming Council are Education, Improved Water Supply, the Housing Problem, Road Improvements, Policemen's Rest Day. If elected, I will do all in my power to further these measures in a manner coiuni8.(tsu,i»ta with the strictest economy and the A1\1¡o;¡,1. lfare of the Electorate. I My watchwords are the time bcaeurtd ones, ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY ana i'Oiii./CITY,, t am, Ladies ana C- Your obedieat £ crv»at, DANIEL LEYSHGN EVANS. I Merthyr Tydfil Local Education Authority, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 (1) of the Education Act, 1602, that the County Borough Council of Merthyr Tydfll. being the Local Educa- tion Authority for the purposes of Part IIL of that Act, propose to provide a new Public Elementary school for about 500 girls m the Field at Troedy- rhiw immediately north of the Boys' School play- ground, in the County Borough of Merttiyr Tydfil. The School will be «vailable for the following area- TROEDYRHIW AND DISTRICT, E. STEPHENS, Clerk to the Local Ednoatfon Committee, Dated this 17th day of February, 1910. Merthyr Tytffil Local Education r Authority. NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 (1) of the Education Act. 1902, that the County Bbrough Council of Merthyr Tydfil, being the Local Edu- cation Authority for the purposes of Part IIL of that Act, propose to provide a new Public Elemen- tary School for about 250 Infants in a Field at Penferebach, on the west side of Poplar-terrace, and nearly opposite the Athletic Institute, in the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil. The School will be available for the following area :— PENTBEBACR AND DISTRICT. E* STEPHENS, Clerk to the Local Education Committee. Dated this 25th day of February, 1910. Caerphilly Urban District. PRIVATE STREET WORKS ACT, 1192, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Caer- philly Urban District Council, being the Urban Sanitary Authority for the Caerphilly Urban District. in the County of Glamorgan, have in pursuance of the provisions of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, by a Resolution passed on the 15th day of February. 1910. approved of certain Specifications, Plans, and Sections, Estimates and Provisional Apportionments prepared by me in respect of Private Street Works to be executed in Streets or part of Streets known as Wern Crescent, Dynevor Terrace, Llwyncelyn Terrace, and Road Approach from Comniercial Street to New Council Schools, all of Nelson, within the District of the said Council, and that such Resolution is in the following terms, viz.:— That .the said Specifications, Plans, Sections, Estimates and Provisional Apportionments be, and the same are, hereby respectively approved. And that the approved Specflcations, Plans, See, tions. Estimates and Provisional Apportionments (or copies thereof, certified by me) will be kept deposited at the Council Offices, Cardiff Road. Caerphilly, and be open during office hours thereat, for inspection by the owners of the premises shown as liable to be charged in the Provisional Appor- tionments. for a period of one month from the 18th day of February. 1910. during which period they may in pursuance of Section 7 of the said Act, by written notice served on the said Council, object to the proposals on any of the grounds in such Section specified. Dated this Iffth day of February, 1910. ALFRED O. HARPUR, Surveyor, to the said Council, Re ALFRED LEWIS, Deceased. Late of 54, Darren View, Penyard, Merthyr Tydfil. Salt Merchant ALL persons having CLAIMS apainst the ESTATE Of the above deceased are re- quested to send detailed particulars of the same to me. the undersigned, within seven days from this date, and all debts owing to the Estate may be paid to the widow of the deceased, who will henceforth carry on the business. Dated the 25tn day of February. 1910. THOMAS W. LEWIS, Gwynfa." The Walk. Merthyr Tydfil, Solicitor for the Executors. Aberdare and District Cricket League. TEAMS desirious of joining the above League nest Season are requested to send two repres- entatives to a meeting to be held at MILES' RESTAURANT, 11 it Street, Aberdare VULWCTRDAY Evening Next, Feb. 26th, I at 7.30. ( ISA'AC DA VIES, Hon. Secretary. I University College of South Walea and Monmouthshire. COLEG PRIFATHROFAOL DEHfiUDIR CYMRU A MYNWY. EXAMINATION for College Entrance Scholar- 3 IU ships and Exhibitions, Craddock Wells' Ex- hibitions, and County Free Studentships. April 11th, 1910, and following days. The following College Scholarships and Exhi- bitions, and Craddock Wells' Exhibitions will be offered for Competition in April 1910 :— A Drapers' Company Scholarship of Y,3&. a Rich- ard Cory Scholarship of £25, a Caroline Williams Scholarship off.26, a David Da vies Mining Scholar- ship of £ 40, a Brecon Scholarship of JB27. Two City of Cardiff Scholarships in Arts, One City of Cardiff Scholarship in Science, Five Craddock Wells' Exhi- bitions and Twelve Exhibitions of £10 each. By an arrangement with the Countjr Council of Glamorgan and Monmouth. the City Council of Cardiff, and the County Borough Council of New- port, the College maintains GO Free Studentships for students or the Counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth. the City of Cardiff, and the County Borough of Newport. Of these. 25 are allocated to the County of Glamorgan, 15 to the County of Mon- mouth, 15 to the City of Cardiff, and 5 to the County Borongli of Newport. To each of these Free Stud- entships, a Maintenance Scholarship is attached. The Competition for the Glamorgan and Monmouth ) Free Studentships takes place annually at the Scholarship and Exhibition Examination in April. Certain addititional Scholarships will be offered by I the County of Glamorgan for Competition in April. 1910. Further information and Prospectus5 may be ob- < baiaed on application to I J. AUSTIN B.A., I Registrar- 1 University College, Cardiff February. 19ifc

girths, marriagtS antr geaibs. The Charge for Advertisements under this Heading is Is. for 20 words, and 6d. for every additional 10 voids or portion ot J.D. MARRIAGES. LEWIS—WARLOW.—On February 22nd at the Parish Church, Merthyr Tydfil, by the Rev. Daniel Lewis, rector, Charles Martell Lewis, architect, to Susie, youngest daughter of the late Mathew Warlow, contractor, Bridge House, Merthyr Tydfil. DEATHS. CARTER—On February 6th, at Beulah-villa, Bour- ton, Mrs. Carter, widow of the late Mr. Isaac Carter, of Zeats Farm, Wilts. DAVID.-February 17th. at Sunny Bank. Dowlais, Ann, relict of Morgan David, who passed peace- fully away after a long illness. PRICE;On February 4th, at 35, Walter-street, Dowlais, David Price, late of the Clarence lho, Brynmawr, aged 52 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVID.—Miss David, niece and adopted daughter of the late Mrs. David, Sunny Bank, Dowlais, desires to thank all friends for their kind sympathy. EDWARDS.—Mrs. Edwards, 52, Tramroad-terrace, Merthyr, and family desire to thank numerous friends for kind sympathy and floral tributes upon the death of her husband, Mr. Thomas Edwards, hairdresser. FRAZER.—Dr, R. W. Frazer, Fforest Fach, and relatives desire to thank all their friends for kind inquiries and letters of sympathy sent to them in their recent bereavement. r AL a m • Jill

Advertisement lariii FOR SMALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. HUI iiix WoaDI. MM. liMn MMM. IL a. d. iL d. 16 Wordi jnva & € 1 0 • ■ 24 > ^rds 0 9 16 w fx 32 V.rda 10 w i 0 5 2 ♦0 Words 1 3 V, 2 s w S 9 48 \fords 1 6 3 0 4 6 These Charges apply only to the classes of adver- tisements specified below, and are strictly confined to those which are ordered for consecutive insertion and paid for previous to insertion; if either of these conditions is not complied with. the advertisement will be charged at double the above rate. APABTUINTS WANTID, Honsis WANTID, APABTVIRTa TO LET, MONIY WANTED, BUSINESSES FOB BALI. MIS- CELLANEOUS SALES, BUSINESSES WANTZD, PAITTNZRSXIPO WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. SITUATIONS WANTED. PRIZE DRAWING and PERSONAL NOTICES are charged at double the above rates. C^PECIAL NOTICE.—Applicants sending replies for Advertisements addressed to initials or fict tious names at this Office, are requested not to send original testimonials with their applications, but to enclose copies only. DVERTISERS using this .office as an addrem for A DVERTISERS using this omce as an address for receiving replies to their advertisements under nitials, etc., are requested to call for same, or enclose stamps for them to be forwarded. PUBLIC NOTICE. rjlHE Dowlais Iron and Steel Relief. Fund earnestly A desire that all outstanding notes in the possession of tradesmen be immediately brought in on or beiere Monday, the 7th day of March, for the purpose úf auditing accounts. M a PERSONAL. HEREBY give notice thaTl"^rill not be responsible for any debts contracted by if>v wife. EMZAPVH SMITH, of 23, Clive-place, Merthyr Vale, after this date.- J Signed, JAMBS SMITH, 1, Danyderi, Merthyr Vale. Feb- ruary 25th, 1910. M Ii JAMES WAY, of 21, Aelybryn, Fochriw, hereby gire notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by mv wife. CLARA WAY, after this date- Witness, SAMUEL WAT, 2, Aelybryn, February 25id^l910 PRIZE DRAWINDS. PRIZE DRAWING.—The winning numbers in copnei' tion with the Prize Drawing in aid of the "Flower of Glamorgan ljodge; Dowlais, were 593, 896,197, 774, 1230, 886, 926. 2525. 2533. If not claimed within M days j will be forfeited.—JOHN ROGERS, 64, Blaen, Dowlais. J -vrOTlCE —The following are Winning Nos. Of J3l Ijittle Beaton Art Drawing2445, 1488,2402,117-, ( 1599, 1174, 1197, 1443, 1442, 2279, 2562,242,2356,1156, 799, t 1464. I486, 3046. 1671, 1485, 1641, 125, 2232, 789 2565, 2434, { 2372,3091. | I PRIZE Drawing for flu benefit of the Benevolent ( Fund of the Ebbw Lodge.—Winning i: 7080, 1328, 5561, 1574, 7723, 5«73, S743. 11~' +41. i, 138L 5586, 5042, 3287, 1452, *>579. 1636. 86^ 5753,, jfa.k 1187, 6465, ,5749, 1329, 3993, 5575, 7135, 89, 6029.—L. PARPITT, 56, Mount Pleasant-road, Ebbw Vale. F 26 LOST AND FOUND. STRAYED a dark-brown Horse Colt; star on forehead, about seven months old. It not claimed within 21 days, will be sold to defray eipenseL-Apply, WILUAM WiLLtAHS, 1, Gellifaelog Steps, Penydarren, Merthyr. F26 SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED, good Girl as general servantgood refer- enoes.—Wheatsbeaf Hotel, Mertbyr. F 26 WANTED a good General: references required.— Apply evenings, Mrs. THOMAS, Pendinaa, Twyn- yrodyn. M12 WANTED, dlean. honest Girl, 17 to 18, none chiefly! also light housework.—Apply M 91, Express' Office, Merthyr. F 26 WANTED, a good General Servant.—Apply, Mrs. OSCAR WILLIAMS, 49, Pontmorlais, Merthyr. M12 WANTED, good General Servant, fond of children, references. — Mrs. TRURAH, 1, Muriel-terrace, Dowlais. M 5 WANTED clean Working Housekeeper for public- Vv house ape 40 to 45. Three in famfly.-Apply, M182, Express," Merthyr. F 26 APPRENTICES WANTED. DRAPERY and Millinery.—^Young Lady Apprentices wanted, thorough trainiag in the business.—The BON HAROut; PomJottyn. F 26 OINERY.-WiLnted an Apprentice.—Apply N. Moss, Builder, Mill-street, Merthyr. M 5 HAIRDRESSING.—Wanted, a smart boy as Appren- tice.—MATLOTT, Brecon-road. Merthyr. M 5 GROCERY and Provisions.—An Apprentice wanted, outdoors.—Apply J. O. JONM, Crown Stores, Pant- road, Dowlais. 19 SITUATIONS VACANT. THE Merthyr Select Skating Rink Co. requires young Lady for cloakroom.—Apply on the B^nk. M 12 WANTED, smart Youth for counting house, quick a figures.—J. S. DAVIKS and Co., Drapers, Dowt lais. F INSURANCE. WANTED first-class roan for Cefn district, good reference and security, book vacant, local man prefered also smart young lady for the tea branch at Penydarren and Dowisis.-Bgmsa Woows, OFFICE, Merthyr Tydfil. M 5 ROYAL Liver Friendly Society. 13 Book for Sale. JLt —Apply, F. A. PHILLIPS, Auctioneer, Merthyr Tydfll. M 5 APARTMENTS WANTED. WANTED, two unfurnished rooms in Merthyr by married couple, no children.—M 184, Express Office, Merthyr. M 5 APARTMENTS TO LET. ^COMFORTABLE superior Lodgings, two Gentlemen, Gwaelodyearth; bath, every convenience; no children.—M 187, Express Office, Merthyr. F 26 CCOMFORTABLE Home for two respectable working J Men.—22, Nantygwenith-Street. F 26 ■ /I URNISHED, front Sitting-room and Bedroom, suit 17 Gentleman; bath and lavatory; Bryngoleu, Gwendoline-street, near Hospital, Merthyr, II 12 TO LET, comfortable Sitting-room and bedroom; board or otherwise, near station.—53, Up, Thomas- street, Merthyr. F 26 HOUSES TO LET. TO be Let, 40, Union-terrace, Merthyr, vacant March 20th.—Apply MM. WILUAMS, 2, Kenwyn-terrace, Parade, Pontypridd. M12 OUSE to Let, hot and cold bath sell gas and other fittings cheap.—8, Tynycoed-terrace, Penydarren, Merthyr. F 26 HOUSE to Let, immediate possession.—Apply, 114 High-street, Merthyr. M 12 rVO LET, two semi-detaelried Villas, The Grove The Walk, Merthyr.— Apply DAVIBS, 20, Park-place, Merthyr. F 26 :>- —— HOUSES AND LAND FOR SALE. OR SALE.— £ 100 City Life House Purchase Certifl- cate, six years pud £ 18 10s., immediate advance available; sell cheap.—M 190, "Express" OJBce, Mer- thyr. M 12 TO be Sold, by Private Treaty, Not. 69, 71, William- street, and Nos. 7, 11, 13, George-ecreet, Black- wood. Tenders to be sent to Mr. J. GCNTBR, Laburnum, Sirhowy, Mon.. on or before March 7th. F 26 BUSINESS FOR DISPOSAL. SMALL General Business for Sale, Twynyrodyn dis- trict 8tock and Fixtures at valuation low "rent- Apply, C. L. STRWART, Valuer and Estate Agent Mil- bourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. M 5 A COAL business for Sale, doing a first-elaas trade CARDIFF ARMS COAL DEPOT, Hirwain. M 5 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LgflT. HOUSE and Shop, large size, main street, Merthyr Tydfil,—Apply Tiios. WAKB, Atona, Clevedon. it 5 OFFICES to Let at 50, High-street (above Halewood's). Terms moderate.—Apply J. F. THOMAS, 50, High- street, Merthyr. F 26 HOUSE and Shop, 27, Castle-street, Merthyr; good position, excellent large room at rear, formerly used as tailors' workroom. WILLIAJJ8, "Tyst" Office, Merthyr. F26 CASTLE Chambers. Offices to Let.—Very fine room to let as Oltiotl over 191, High-street* Merthyr Apply WiMUmwi — il 'II BUSINESS PREMISES FOR SALE. HOUSE and SHOP for sale at Twynyrodyn, suitable for any business.—Apply, C. L. Stewart, House and Estate Agent, Milbourne Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil. F 26 EDUCATIONAL. LADY (graduate) prepares pupils in evenings for Matriculation, Preceptors, Oxford Locals, English, ITrench, Latin, etc.— M 18c, Express Office, Merthyr. • »- M5 CYCLES FOR SALE. I QTF) Dunlop-Palmer Clincher Tyres, also Covers, 38. 3d. guaranteed Air Tubes 2s. 3d. each Cycle Accessories, 1910 poods. Send for list.—W. A. GORTON. Manufacturer, Wolverhampton. M 26 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. A STRONG Piano (Everard) for Sale, £ 10, a bargain; no use for two.—CARDIFF ARMS, Hirwain. M 5 HORSES, TRAPS, ETC. FOR SALE, Bay Mare, 8 years, 15 hands; sound, and quiet in all harness trial allowed. Price, £ 16.— BREESE" Red Cow, Merthyr. F 26 PICS PIGS given "Gip" escape Swine Fever, keep from Worms. Cramp. Fits Fatten rapidly 3Hbs. Is. 6d.. carriage paid.—HAMLIN, Harcourt, Salisbury. Agent, DAVIS, Chemist. Merthyr Tydfil. M 19 POULTRY. EGGS and day-old Chicks.—White Wyandottes and White Orpingtons, bred from 1st and 2nd prize 12 months, U.P.C. competition winners and trap-nested hens, with records 220 to 245 eggs in 12 months. Eggs 3s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. Chicks 7s. 6d. to 15s. 6d.-Mrs. PREBCE, Crosshill Farm, near Shrewsbury. A 2 UP to £ 80 per annum Hatching Chickens. £ 5 Cap- ital required; easy purchase plan. Copyright explanatory booklets two stamps postage.—GOBBARD'S, St, Mary's-road, Ilford. M 12 GUNS GUN.—Double Breechloader, quite new. latest im- provements, finest steel barrels, left choke, well finished, nicely balanced, splendid killer, bargain, 38s. —13, Newcastle-street, Merthyr. M 26 CUTLERY. Articles for 9S, lid.—Knives, Forks, Spoons, Car- "v/ vers, &c. Whist Drive Prizes and Wedding Pres- ents. Sensational bargain list post free. Send immedi- ately.-Sheffield Cutlery Direct Supply Company, whole- sale manufacturers, Century Works, Howard-street, Sheffield. M12 FOR SALE. nINE Indian Carpet, size 12 ft. 3 ins. by 8 ft. 2 ins. JT perfect condition; bargain, i,4 15s. PJUCHARD, Auction Mart, Merthyr. TS WALL PAPERS from lid. per Roll. Any quantity, LANE or small, at Wholesale Prices. Oar Stock exceeds 250,000 rolls, all classes. Write for Patterns, stating class required.—Dept. 353, THE BARNBTT WALL PArea CO., LTD., Manchester. Jy 16 MEDICAL REMEDIES mEAGUELINE Herbs, wonderful medicine, thousands I of testimonials from grateful sufferers as to relief obtained for Indigestion, Constipation Headache, Back- ache, Liver, Stomach and Kidney Disorders post free, one packet. 104., three for 2s. Illustrated Herbal Bock. 2d. Look! Look a sample packet of Cough and Lung Herbs sent, post free, for 3d.—TEACUP., 23, Station-street, Newport, Mon. A 2 ADVICE FREE for Stamp; Mrs. Stewart s famous Female Remedy never fails.—Address, 9, Guinea- street, Bristol. M 26 MPORTANT TO MOTHERS. — Every mother who values the Health and Cleanliness of her child should use HARRISON'S "RELIABLE" NURSERY POMADE. One Application kills all Nits and Vermin, beautifies and strengthens the Hair. In Tins, 4-ID. and 9d., Postage ld.-GED. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Reading. Sold by Cherniate. Agents for Merthyr, Reea Thomas and Son, 143 and 65, High-street, and J. Francis Tre- degar, O. J. Black; Aberdare, E. E Evans, 9 and 10, Victoria-square Abercynon, W. G. Williams; Mountain Ash, D. Williams, Commercial-street; Abergavenny, Sbackleton and Co., 9, Cross street; Brynmawr, A. E. Evans, 43, Beaufort-street, and A. M. Jones, 42, Kir.g- street; Ebbw Vale, A. E. Evans, Ida-place, and T. Dougali, Bethcar-street; Treharris, T. Thomas,The Square Dow laia, R. P. Rees, 177. High-street; Blaekwocd, A. Enoch; Uacbralach, W. J. Williams; Mertbyr, T. Jenkins, Pont YFK% All CHECIISTA S 24/10 EMIGRATION. EMIGRATION—For Lowest Fares to South Africa by the Union Castle Line, to America and Catfltda by the Cunard, White Star. American, Dominion, Canadian Pacific. Allan and other Steamship Companies, and to Aus- tralia. Reduced passages to New South Wales. Also for tripe around the British Isles and Coasting Trips. Assisted passages to Sydney, New South Wales, for Agri- culturalists, Domestic Servants, Miners, Artisans, Navvies ami General Labourers. Agent for Barry Railway (Red Funnel Steamers), 1,000-MilaTicket Books for One Guinea -Apply D. M. RICHARDS, Wenallt Aberdare. T.S. MISCELLANEOUS. MDME, Elvira, F.C.3., Teacher of Palmistry, Phreno- logy. &c,—This Distinguished and Scientific Lady will shortly be returning to America. Clients who wish to consult her on business, speculation, change, travel,, or health may now have the opportunity. Receptions daily, 2 till 9.—15, Queen-street, Arcade, Cardiff. DRITSKENNESS CURED quickly, secretly, perma- nently, unfailingly, harmlessly, cost trifling trial free; save loved ones-with certainty.—CARLTON CHEMICAL Co., 722. Guildhall Buildings, Birmingham. T S THE Stylographic Pen English make, in Brown or Black, 2/6 post free.—H. W. Sou they H Sons. "Express Office, Merthyr BOXES of Cruet Papers, containing 36 papers with lace edges, for three bottles, 7id.; six bottles, LA.— H. W. Southey and gong," Express' Office Merthyr. MOURNING Cards sample book of designs sent on receipt of 2s. 6d., refunded "on return of books. Orders executed immediately.-H. W. SOOTHBY and SONS, Express Office, Merthyr. CUTLET FRILLS. Boxes of 3 doZe, best quality. 6d. per box or separately at 2d. per doz.—H. Southey & Sons, Express" Office. Merthyr. FW^GE popular box of Table Decorations, 84 pieces. | Contents: Two dozen dish papers, 8J by 6J; one dozen dish papers. 10} bj' 8 one dozen dish papers, 12} by 10; one dozen plate papers, 8J-incb diam.; half-dozen round lace dessert papers, 7$-inch diam.; half-dozen rouad lace dessert papers, 8Hnrh diam.; one docen ham frills, 18 by 4. Is. per box. postage 3d. extra.-H. W Southey and Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. rME I* Tom-Tit Fountain Pen. Black or Brown, a 1 perfect Pen, 2; inches long. will fit in a lady's purse /6 post free.-H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. THE Go-ahead" Pen fitted with 14-carat gold nib" Every Pen is a perfect writing instrument. 3/6 poet fme.-IL W. Southey & Sons, Express" Office, Merthyr. POPULAR Card Games. New pattern book of latest designs in Stationery for round Games, Progressive Whist Invitation and Scoring Cards, Progressive Bridge, Golf Whist, Afternoon Tea" Game Cards, Press Letter" Flower Romance, Primroses, Pansies, The Game of Ages," etc. The Invitation and Scoring Cards are boxed in dozens, and can be supplied in small quan- titiesas required from 1/. per dozen.—H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office, Merthyr Tydfil T.S. THE Very Latest Novelty! 1 doz. honeycomb pie JL collars, assorted colours, la. the box, postage 3d extm-EL W. Southey ASoBs, "Express" Office, Merthyr PIE Dish Collars, best quality, Pink or White, Is. per box of one dozen, postage L^D.—H. W. Southey & Sons, "Express" Office, Merthyr. RPHE "Jewel" Fountain Pen, fitted with 14-carat gold 1 nib, iridium tipped. 8/6 post free.—H. W. Southey & Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. QCBAPS.-Relief Scraps in beautiful designs for child- k-3 ren's scrap books. Large variety. Id. and lid. per sheet.—H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr Tydfil. T S FIFTY illuminated floral serviettes, printed in gold J' and colours, are in great demand for table decora- tions at suppers, teas, picnics, and dance parties. Price 1 Is. per box; also bexed in 26, 6d.; postage 3d. extra. H. W. Southey and Sons, Express Office, Merthyr. ICE Cases three dozen assorted tints, LA. Od. postage 2d.—H. W. 8OCTHBT, K SONS, "Express" Office, Merthyr. STATIONERY Cabinets in every variety of sizes and styles.—H. W. Southey a Sons, "Express Office, Merthyr. TRAY Cloths Is. per box, containing one dozen drawn- thread (Teneriffe) linen paper, assorted sizes, 154neh by 18-inch. 15-inch by 20-ineh, 15-inch by 22-inch, postage 3d. extrsLm-H. W. Southey and Sons, "Express" Office Merthyr. ORCESTER CHINA—Splendid assortment of ele- gant designs at moderate prices, at SOUTHKT & SONS, Express Office, Merthyr. Come and see them. LLANGADOCK RACES EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 28th, 1910. Prizes sloo, including Silver Cup. List of Events and full particulars, apply- J. GRIFFITHS HARRIES, Penybont, Llaogadock. Faf-fecfian Fishing Association. The Season for the above opens 011 the 20th FEBRUARY. TICKETS will be Sold as usual at TYLWR, BONT, ABERCRIBAN and DOLYGAER FARMS, and at Mrs. JENKINS, Pentwyn Inn. RATS INSTANTLY DIE. INSTANT DEATH and absolute extermination sure with" RODINE" RAT POISON. Millions perish. No escape. No failure, mess, or trouble. Prices: 6d., Is., 28., 3s., and Sa. Poet, 2d. HARLEY, Chemist, Perth. Agent; £ Ottsnteti PoiLtmoritAt, Nsrthyt MONEY. CASH Accoiuisiodation, £10 to £1000. Interest 2e. in the £ for agreed period. W. JaCosqs, kS Tudor-road, Cardiff. My 14 ALL persons viio "iLut tc borrow money on a simpl. premll,is::ory note of hand, at easy repayraecls 0* from 18. tQ Ss. per week. from a specially authorjed Friendly Society cot a firm of ruoney lenders) sitouls apply to J. L. CVKNIKGHAK, Secretary, The Borough Money Society, 19, Glebeland Street, Merthyr. MORTGAGE LOANS.— Persons who have bought 1., houses, or require sdvanees upon their propertlc¡¡" should apply to J. L. CUKXINGFULM, Auctioneer, who several sums of money from £100 up to £2,000 for immedfei ate advance upon freehold or leasehold &CCurities, at 4j. and 5 per cent. — Offices, lP, Glebeland-street. MerthyT TydfiL TS O. MORRIS, Auctioneer, The Square, Rhymuey has several sums of money, amounting in ail u £4,000. to place out for clients upon Leasehold or Free bold Seur¡tíe1! at 4 per cent. or 5 per cent. X S ALL who want Money Without Security, Absolute privacy, no delay, Small or large sums. Apply direct to 12, TAFF EMBANKMENT, CARDIFF. MONEY.—The Provincial Union Bank conti&uV to Lend largo sums daily from £ 10 to £ 500 ] ou Note of Hand alone, or on any other approved ee. curity, at a few hours' notice, to ail class in part of England and Wales, repayable by easy itt- stalments. With and ithoct seeuriiiea No goo4 application is ever refused. All Commanicattont Strictly Private. This business having been estab* lished a great many years, and conducted in aa honourable and straightforward manner, has grown to be one of the best known and largest in the king* dom, the uniform courtesy and prompt attention it our ofiicials having gained the confidence and recoup mendations of our numerous customers. If desire* one of our officials will attend st applicant's resi- dence with cash, and carry out the advance With- out Delay. Call or write to the Manager, Wes- Branch, Mr. STAKLET Bristol, or to Mr. W. JAMES, 168, Richmond-roa.d, Cardial THE CHARING CROSS BANE ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH: 73 ST. MARY STKEEI«_ Head Offices 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London, WXLS & 39, Bishopsgate-street Within, London, E.C. BraDcbe81 Manchester. Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, etc. Assets,£1,6<17,949; S LOANS of £30 to £2,ODO granted at a few hnninr notice In town or country, on personal security, precious stones, stocks, sharte. and fur- nit without removal. Stocks and Shares BoutØ „ and Sold. 2 on Curren Account Balances. DEPOSITS of £10 and upwards received as 1111 fieri Subject to 3 m'nths notice of withdrawal, 5 per aaa. Subject to 6 m'cths' notice of withdrawal, 6 p.c. per Subject to 12 m'nths" notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. per arm. Special terms (longer periods. Interest paid quarterly Owing to the nature of our investments, we attf able to pay rates of interest on deposits that traw compare favourably with dividends paid on any class of stock or shareholding insuring th* safety of capital. W. have been established fat 39 years, and our position in the banking world too: day testifies to tl1. success of our business m^thoeh^ and to the satisfaction of our customers..Write ec call for prospectus. A. WILLIAMS aR H. J. TALL. Joint Mmgw, MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS Permanent Benefit Building Society HE YOUR OWN LANDLORD. LOANS advanced to enable you to bay tbft House yon occupy. LOANS on Buildings in progress. Repayments spread over from 3 to lT yesrs. Loans may be redeemed at any time. No Survey Fees beyond out of pocket expense*. No Management Expenses. Borrow ers Pay No Income Tax. Special Terms for Special Loans negotiated on application. Apply to Mr. DAVID DAVXES, Secretary, Grlebeland House, Merthyr TydfiL MILBOURNE PERMANENT BUILDIHQ SOCIETY, Incorporated under jluildmj Societies Aets.^ A? BATE AND "tOOUND INVESTMENT -,¡- SAT1NU«; .-v ENVEbTMENT S*ABI** £ 10' EACH— Payable in Full or by Instalments. Internet 4 per cent. per annum—Free of Income Tax. Shares may be withdrawn at any tame on giving One Month's Notice. 1/3 ANS in sums of B100 to made, to enable persons to boy Hoose Property, or to persons requiring Advances on Property already in their possession. Re-payable by easy Monthly or Quarterly Instalments, or on such other terms as-the Directors may approve. DEPOSITS, in amounts of £5 and npwaros received, at 3 per cent. per annum. Full Prospectus may be obtained from ih* Secretary. ;'t$ k. L HAS. L. STEWARD$ Milbourne Chambers, Mertbyr'TydSI, FOR 1" « S /c -PRIVATE CASH^ADVANCES F-i' to— AliBEKT^ E.k -At his private bouse, SO, St. George's Terrace, swansea: Air. Gash is prepared to advance to reepectabto persons loans from £ 10 to any amount, upon tbeicj own Note of Hand, without Sureties or Bill of' Sale. INTENDING BORROWERS in applying ta Mr. Gash, have the satisfaction of knowing with! whom they are dealing, for Mr. Gash trades under' his own name, and not under an assumed name, neither does he trade as a "Company'* or 80 called "Bank." PLEASe NOTE ADDREBS- 30, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. THE —. BOROUGH MONEY SOCIETYA Omciss;—19, GLEBELAND STREET, MERTHYR t TYDFI MONEY ADVANCED "0 TRADESMEN. woRn. MEN AND OTHERS upon the security of a Promissory Kate on the fol1on USy terms of repay- merit.•— j £ 10 Share, repayment Is. 2d. per week, j £ 20 „ M 2s. 2d. „ > { £ 30 M 3s. 2d. £ 40 „ Z 4s. 2d, „ „ 5s. 2d. „ Perrons desirous of taking investing Shares in tbII: Society tehould do so immediately, as there is a great demand for these Shares. APPLICATIONS for loana or investing shares must 1m 1 made to the Secretary, — J. L. CUNNINGHAM, _t < ArcnONKKtt, MERTHYR TYDFIL.' i 1 Nat. Tel. iA5. 1 The Sirhowy Valley Permanent i Money Society. ,<; j (REGISTERED UNDER THE FEIENDLI Soonraw' i ACT, 1396). LOANS can be obtained from the above Society 1 at any time on note of hand. Terms of repaIfDleab-£10 share, 1/2 per week. i r, £30 n 3 2 n ? „ £50 M 5/2 „ Subscription night, every Monday, 7 to 8.50 p.m. Applications to be made to the Secretary at the; j Registered Office. i Secretary^ JE. THOMAS, Town HaD. Tredegar. Branches at Ebbw Vale and Blackwood. THE TREDEGAR & DISTillCT' j Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act, Permanent Money Society Registered under the Friendly Societies' Act, T.A9.71C 08,11 obtained by Tradesmen and other uuaiuo Persons in Regtlar Emplovment upon a Promissory Note on Easy Terms, namely :— For a £ 10 Share the Repayments are 1* 2dweekls< £ 20 > N „ 22 W 32 i » £ » tl • 1 Applications for Loans received at any time by tfaC Secretary :— THOMAS JONES, 86, Commercial Street, Tredegar.* i Branch Office: 25, BKRTHCAE TKRRACE, EBBW VAL i LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS J LOANS ON PERSONAL SECURITY. INVESTMENTS WANTED.—Those who require a Loan prompt and f w V private, to apply to the SOUTH WALES EQUITABLE MONEY SOCIETY, >; Under Friendly TVf O T\T tT "V Co-operative. SocieUes' Act. i"- v/ ill Jli X System. 1-.0 lead at low Interest and exceptionally easy repay ents. 1/2 per week repays loan of £10. Share, etc. Don't be misled by those who say, "No IBTBEBST AKD NO FINM TO PAT." Apply for descriptive prospectus and last annual balaao sheet to District Agent, E. HAKKT RBKS, Tredegar. Wwyn Terrace and Tempermnoe Hall. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m