The Merthyr Express

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE WE jrnarantee that our 1/. Backache Pills are equal to any sold at 2/9. Try them. THy. BEST way to take Cod Liver Oil is with Extract of Malt, 13 and 2/0 Jars. A Pair of 5/6 or 7/6 Spectacles will assist your sight and give pleamire in reading the news of the day. Note the address—T. JKNKINS, OI>em/«t and Optician, Font- morlais. The Best Shop for New Garden Seeds. J. T. DOCTON. Plumber. Gasfitter. House Decor-j ator, Paperhanging Warehouse. 138, High-street, Merthyr. All Repairs attended to at the shortest notice. A Staff of' Experienced Workmen regu- larly. employed.. Estimates free. Paperhanginjrs from 2d. per piece; numerous job lots greatly under cost price. THTRK'S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound. Ifard-ivcarins: Materials, comhined with Ele- xance an.,l Exclii,ivf- St.Ie- in- every pair of Boots or 'Shoes you purchase at W. R. NVILT-TAMS' BOOT HRPOT, Hisrh-strcet (•opposite )Tertliyr. Sole Ajrenf. for "K." "DT Jaezer's," "Queen," and "Loins': Boots and M !i^Iire*(we.rtre af»ain, and (altjtmisrl^time* arts Hard; and .things are rolleh, and'everythftsf is fTsiny), Messrs. E. SIFDLB and SoK, Pawnbrokers, Jewellers, Ovit- Messrs. E. girDLP and SON. Pawnbrokers, Jewellers, Oil t- fitters, &c 25, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, hare decided I to hold their half-yearly jrenuihe Sale, to commence on Saturday next. As usual we shall offer the immense stock of Watches, ltings, Jewellery, Clothing, Roots. Beddinj, Ac., at greatly reduced prices. Workman, workwomen, and others—we ask you to pay a visic to the genuine establishment where you can get a genuine article at a price you pay elsewhere for an inferior one. Don't miss this opportunity. Call early and secure the best bargains. See our windows. P.S.-We also lend most money on all kinds of Watches, Jewellery, Cloihine, and all kinds of miscellaneous Goods. The address is well-known, E. SIKDLK and SON, 25, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfii. Missus. E. SITOLK and SON. 31, HiCh-street. Merthyr. Annual Sale of Clothing, &c., including M*n'« and Bovs' Suits, Jackets and Vests, Trousers, Caps, Shirts Ac. All srreally reduced to clear. Also quantity of Mufllere, Hose, Half-Hose, Braces, &c., at popular prices. Sale com- mences Saturday, February 19th, for 21 days only. MAGNETISM.—I continue to treat Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Paralysis, etc., with Magnetism. Thirty years' experience in the treatment of these distressing complaints. W A. Jones, 62. Brynhyfryd, Penydarren. M19 MERTHYR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, LTD., BETHESDA-STREET.—General dealers. FIREWOOD. Leonard and Raymond, the Merthyr Timber Yard and Saw Mills, Plymouth road, are now prepared to receive order* 1 or large or small quantities. Your favours will receive protnpt attention. RECEIVING OitropiL-A. receiving order has been made against Edward Davies, 21, Rhydy- car, Merthyr Tydfil, colliery rider. THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Hill's Plymouth Cricket Club will be held on Friday next, March 11, at Hill's Plymouth Institute, at 7.30 p.m. REFUSE TIPS.'—The Corporation only received one tender for the risht of going to the refuse tips and taking things away therefrom, that of B. Morgan, Mill-street, whose offer was accepted, viz. :—1st year, £ 10 2nd year, £ 11 and third vear (it is a three year's contract), Y.1 2. GLAMORGAN YEOMANRY.—There are a few I vacancies in the Merthyr and Aberdare troop of the Glamorgan Yeomanry. Anyone wishing to join must apply at once to W. T. Jones, 50, J High-street, Merthyr. TAFF TRAIN DELAYED.—On Monday morning the Taff Vale train, due at Merthyr at 10.15 ¡ was delayed at Pentrebach for over an hour, owing to the enpine of a coal train having gone off the line near the Mardy crossing. There were several people in the train who should have been at the police court, and the cases had to be adjourned. COUNTY BOROUGH, AND COUNTY ADJUST- MENTS.—At the Finance Committee of the County of Glamorgan, held on Tuesday, it was decided to defer the conference between the two authorities for financial adjustment Until the adjustments with Cardiff and Swansea were completed, but Merthyr is to be asked to suggest names for the choice of an arbitrator. MAGISTRATES' CLERK'S SALARY.—At the meeting of the Finance Committee of the Glamorgan County Council, held on Tuesday, a recommendation from Sir Marchant Williams that the salary of Mr. Tom Elias, the recently- anpointcd Magistrates' Clerk, for the stipendiary district of Merthyr, should be paid as from the date of Col. Lewis's death, instead of from the day of his appointment, was agreed to unani- mously. SEATS FOR THE PUBLIC.;—At a meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Corporation, on Tuesday, a letter was read from the Treharris Chamber of Trade asking the Council to place seats along Forest-road. It was agreed, on the motion of Councillor Lloyd, to reply that seats were given the Corporation, and that they would be prepared to accept offers from Tre- ha"is.-The Chairman (Councillor Isaac Ed. wards) said that some of the seats at Dowlais, presented to the Corporation, were in bad repair, and the Surveyor was asked to report upon the matter. THE WALK.—At a meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Corporation, on Tuesday, a plan of seven villas proposed to be erected off "The Walk, for the Gwaelodygarth Estate, was disapproved.—Councillor F. S. Simons said there was a good deal of feeling in this matter, owing to the right of closing or otherwise an old pathway.—Alderman D. W. Jones said it was proposed to build a new street, and a proper plan showing the street should be submitted.—The following were appointed a sub-committee to view the site Alderman J. Harpur and J. Evans, Councillors H. M. Lloyd, Ed. Edwards, R. P. Rees, D. J. Lewis and David Jones. CHANGE RR.NGING.C On Sunday evening, February 20th, a quarter-peal of grandsire triples" (1,260 changes) was rung by the following, in 42 minutes:—W. Morgan 1, W. Roberta 2, A. E. Setter 3, F. Chave 4, W. 0 r Short (conductor) 5, E. Thomas 6, F. Stedman 7, and J. Simth 8. Such good results having been obtained it was decided to try and keep Mr. Short, the instructor, another week. This was done, thanks to the generosity of a few gentlemen. The result was some very good touches were rung during the week, and also a splendid quarter- peal on Sunday morning last by the following —W. Morgan 1, W. Roberts 2, E. Thomas 3, F. Chave 4, W. Allen 5, F. Stedman 6, W. Short (conductor) 7, and J. Smith 8. « SAD CASE OF SCALDING.-OU Saturday a little boy named Wilfred Eric Moss, whose parents live at Gwaelodygarth, died at the General Hospital from scalds sustained on Monday, 21st February. An inquest was held on Monday morning, before Mr. R. J. Rhys, Borough Coroner, and a jury. Mrs. Moss said the child was seized with a fit of convulsions, and she put its feet in a pan containing hot water to revive him. The water, however, was not hot enough, and she applied more boiling water, the child's feet being accidentally scalded. The little one was conveyed to the Hospital, and died on Saturday. The jury expressed sym- pathy with the mother, and returned a verdict of Death from a fit of convulsions, aggravated by scalds" PRESENTATION.—For over forty-five years Mr. George Williams, 3, The Avenue, Merthyr, late secretary of the Merthyr Tydfil Gas Co., has served his employers both faithfully and well. As a token of the esteem and regard in which he waa held by all classes of the community Mr. Williams was presented with a handsome* silver spirit frame, at his residence last week. Mr. Taylor (foreman of the fitting department) made the presentation in appropriate terms. Eulogistic addresses were also made by Messrs. William Thomas, Dyke-street (collector), J. O. Evans (clerk), and John Sullivan (foreman of the works department). Mr. Taylor stated that Mr. Williams's genial presence would be greatly missed amongst the employees. After such faithful sevrice he hoped Mr. Williams would be able to enjoy his well-earned rest. Mr. Williams briefly responded, and thanked them all for the sentiments expressed. He had only tried to do his duty, and he wished the company and employees every success in their future efforts. IF YOU HAVE DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT, consult the most experienced Eyesight Testing Expert in Mer- ,thyr, Mr. HENRY M. LLOYD, Ophthalmic Optician and Chemist. Merthyr (opposite Market doors).

G. W.R. EXCURSION. COLWALL RACES INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FOOTBALL IRELAND v. WALES At Lansdown Road, Dublin, MARCH 12. FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH UTH. To DUBLIN (via. Fishguard and direct Boat to Kingstown), for 1 or 3 days; and to DUBLIN (via. Fishguard and Rosslare), for 1,3, 4, 5. 6 or 7 days. Leave Abergavenny 93Q, Pontypool Road 8.55, Pontypool (Clar- ence-street) 9.0, Crnmlin H.L. 9.15, Quaker's Yard 9.45. Mountain Ash 9-55, Aberdare 10.5, Merthyr i).45, Hirwain J0.20 p.m." DAY FARE, 12s. ■ MONDAY, MARCH 14TH. • DAY TRIP TO COI,WALL &- MALVERN from Aberdare 8.56, Mountain Ash 9.(>, Merthyr 8.57; and to HEREFORD, COL- \VALL- ANJ) MALVERN leave Pontypool (Clarence-street) 9.58. Pontypool Road 11.7, Abergavenny 11.30 a.m. For details see bills or send posteard to 3 '•-tRtions or offices, l'ontypool Road Station, I Teieplioue. 19^ Telegrams, Upstone, Ponty- j I fi,ool Road." I I JAMES C. IXGLIS, General Manager. | i

—j> Indigestion makes life miserable. Arc you dizzy at times Does your head swim | Have you a poor appetite n Do you suffer from stomach ;> N Sour liquid rising in the tUlJOat v.v AYind belching ujf after food Constant "Headache Constipated bowels Short of breath at times I These symptoms all arise from Indigestion. ZD No remedy gives such speedy relief and, a lasting cure as Cockburn's Pills. A few doses bring the stomach, liver • and bowels back to a healthy state.* 1' < 1, ¡ II Cockburn's i 'ills strengthen the in- ternal organs, regulate the bowels, give renewed vigour and energy by. per- fecting the digestion and assimilation.. — Kvery dissatisfied pur- (jU^rantee -{Chaser has his money V, returned. Boxes of 25 doses I/I £ 75 doses 2/9. Trial box 7.3d., from BOOTS LTD., and at all Chemists, Drug and Co- operative Stores,' or Post Free from Cockburn & Co., Ltd., Glasgow.

It pays you to bake at home with Paisley Flour —the sure raising powder The cost is Less than shop made, and you know that all the in- gredients are sound and good. By mixing i part Paisley Flour" with 8 parts ordinary flour you I have a perfect baking flour, much more economical than cake mixtures.

POSTMEN'S CONCERT.—A concert will be "iven at Tydfil Hall, Pontmorlais, on Wednes- day night.next, ia aid of the Post Office Widows' and Orphans' Fund. A first-class programme has been prepared. DANCING.—The continuation of the Merthyr Quadrille Class will be held at the Lesser Drill Hall, on Tuesday ev eninc, MaTi h 8th. Old members h ear til j invited. (Late of Central Hotel.) APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of the General purposes Committee of the Corporation, on Friday afternoon, the Mayor presiding, Mr. Douglas S. Twigg, Town Clerk's ottice, Rother- ham, and Mr. J. Ransford, Town Clerk's office, Wolverhampton, selected candidates for the post of clerk in the.. Tpwn 'were interviewed.—Mr. Twigg was appointed. Thew were 47 Applicants. FULL, OF BEER,—'Tis not often a man iirll of bcer, especially when in the presence of the magistrates. At "n occasional court, on Monday, however, Charles McGill, who was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in High-street, on Saturday night, made this admission. I did not com- mit any offence in the way of being disorderly," said the defendant, but I admit that I was full of beer."—He had to pay 10s. and costs, with the alternative of 14 days. IN THE DEN.—On Saturday night David John Richards took too much to drink, and whilst intoxiacted he went three times to the Central Police-station, in Graham-street. Inspector Phillips sent him away each time, but Richards became offensive, and threatened to smash all the windows in the police-station, so be was accommodated with a bed in the cell. On Monday he was brought up before Mr. J. Plews and Mr. A. Howiield.—" I was not drunk that's all I have to say," was Richard's plea, but he bad to pay 10s. and costs, or go to prison for 14 days. ST. TYDFIL'S WELL CHURCH DEBATING SOCIETY.—A well-attended meeting of this society was held at Norman-terrace Schools, on Thursday last, under the presidency ot Mr. David Davies. Mr. Rice gave a very interesting paper on Tariff Reform. He dealt chiefly with the large amount of foreign foods shipped into our country yearly, which, he said, was the cause of the greater part of un- employment in England. The follownig took part in the discussion :—Messrs. Taylor, Roger Williams, J. Lee, T. L. Parry, G. Hill, W. J. James, W Evans, Robert Jones, W. Williams and Thomas (Cyfarthfa Castle). Mr. Rice having replied, a resolution in favour of Tariu Reform was carried. WELSH LADY FACTORY INSPECTORS.—Mr. Edgar Jones, M.P., asked the Home Secretary on Monday, which of the lady inspectors of factories and workshops was responsible for the inspection of the South Wales and North Wales districts respectively, and whether they had a competent knowledge of the Welsh language. Mr. Churchill South Wales is visited by latfv inspectors from headquarters, North Wales .by lady inspectors attached to the Midland division. None of the lady in- spectors, I am informed, speak Welsh, and no suggestion as to any necessity for their doing so ha, 110 far as I am aware, even been made. The number of w6men employed in factories and workshops in Wales is very small. The staff of men inspectors stationed in the Welsh districts include, of course, several who speak Welsh. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC.—The final examination for free open scholarships took place on Wednesday and Thursday, 16th and 17th February, 1910. The number of candidates throughout the United Kingdom applying to attend the preliminary examinations was 410. Of these, 29 were disqualified on various grounds, and 23 were absent from illness and other causes. The remainder were examined by the honorary local examiners at 70 centres, on January 26th, and reduced to 145. Of these 8 subsequently withdrew, and the remaining 137 attended the tinal examination at the College in London, in the following Composition, '2; singing, 71; piaiv.te, 20; organ, 7; violin, llí; violoncello, 3 flute, 5 hautboy, 1 trombone, 4 trumpet, 1 harp, 4 double bass, 3 total, 137. MEMORIAL TO THE LATE ME. JOHN GUNTER.— The following paragraph is culled from the Narbeth, Whitland, Clyndevvven Weekly News" —A memorial of a most chaste design has been erected in St. Issell Churchyard on the grave of that grand old educationist, Mr. John Gunter (father of Mr. T. Gunter, Victoria- street, Merthyr), who for a long period had the train ng of the young in this district. He was a man whose life we admired and whose passing away we lamented. To know him was to love him. The, inscription on the memorial reads as follows :—" In memory of John Gunter, who was connected with St. Issells"Church for 52 years as schoolmaster and clerk, and was laid a.t rest on August 17th, 1908, aged 73 years. The righteous shall be in everlasting remem- brance.' LOCAL LIBEL ACTION.—The ^following ap- peared in the Schoolmaster" for February 26th :—" In July of last year a writ for libel was issued against Mr. W. Harris, of the Abermorlais Boys' School, Merthyr Tydfil, an ex-president of the Merthyr and District Association. It appears that exception was taken by the complainant, Mr. John Mann, president of the Merthyr Ratepayers' Associa- tion, to some comments Mr. Harris made at a teachers' meet ng upon Mr. Mann's criticism of the salaries of the teachers and the staffing of the schools at the annual meeting of the Ratepayers' Association. The case was sent up to the law committee, who gave the general solicitor instructions to'defend the action. It was fully anticipated that the case would come on at the Assizes, in November, but the Assizes closed without any sign of action on the part of the prosecution, and the general solicitor there- fore obtained an order dismissing the action for want of a prosecution, the costs to be paid by the plaintiff to the defendant. Mr. Harris is a candidate for the for'heoming Guardians election, and there appears to be an impression in the locality that he is responsible for the withdrawal of the case. however, is not a correct view of the matter, as Mr. Harris was not onlv ready but anxious to have the matter fully dealt with by the court-?." MR. KEIR HARDIE ON TIH. SITUAT ON.—At a public meeting held on Monony night at Penydarren, under the aust>i. es of the I.L.P., and addressed by Mr. T. Itussell Williams, a letter from Mr. Keir Iiaid e, was read, in which the hon. member snid You will remember that after the election I warned Liberals that there was a surprise in store for them when Parliament met. The events of the past ten days have more than justified this warning. This morn ng it is announced in the press that the Government at length has been forced into falling back upon the veto plan, and leaving the reform scheme for future considera- tion. This, however does not carry us very far unless it has also been decided to get the guarantees Asquith spoke of before the Budpet is passed. Any other course alienates the Irish vote, without which the Government cannot go By following this cour-e we get both the Budget and the veto. We shall probably know on Monday evening whether the Cabinet has at length mustered sufficient courage to carry out tho mandate of the country in the only way open to it." SOIREE.—As a result of the excellent per- formance of The Creation," by the Zion Choral Society, Twynyrodyn (conducted by Mr. T. Morgan Jones), a few weeks ago, a soiree was given the choristers on Thursday evening last, at Zion Schoolroom. Delicacies of all descriptions were temptin,dy; arrayed on the tables, and they were greatly enjoyod. Among those who assisted at the tables were the follow- ing :—Mrs. Job Williams, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Timothy Davies, Mrs. David Williams, Mrs. W. Thomas, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Francis, Mrs Samuel, Mrs. J. Thomas, and Mrs. Jones. Assistance was also rendered by Messrs. Hotter Vaughan, W. T. Jones, Wm. Thomas (secretary), and Joseph Evans (Plymouth-street). During the evening addresses were given eulogising the choir for their efforts. A solo was well rendered by Miss Cobner (Mr. David Williams being the accompanist), and the customary votes of thanks concluded an enjoyable gathering. THE PONTMORLAIS SQUARES—A meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Merthyr Corporation was held on Tuesday night, Coun- ci lor Isaac Edwards presiding. It was reported that the Merthyr Bill-posting Company had not yet settled terms with regard to taking over the Pontmorlais squares for advertising purposes.—Councillor fl. M. Lloyd said he thought the Council should retain the control of the squares, write to large firms, and get the whole of the profit.—Councillor Dan Thomas favoured the matter being referred to a small committee. If they did as suggested by Mr. Lloyd they would have to appoint an advertising committee, and the work would devolve upon the office staff.—Alderman D. W. Jones moved that if the Bill-posting Co. did not close the matter in seven days the committee should take other steps to let the squares.—Councillor Dan Thomas seconded, and this was agreed to.— A sub-committee reported having approved of the terms of the contract with the Merthyr Electric Traction Co. for the lighting of Dowlais, and recommended that the same be forwarded to the company for their approval. Also that six months' notice be to the Dowlais Gas Company to terminate their present contract for the lighting of Dowlais.'—This was agreeed to without discussiou. 4

YOU'LL ACT WISELY IF. before you make your Spring purchases, you pay our establishment a visit We have an exceptionally fine selection of Spring No- velties marked at exceptionally low figures, Make a point of coming in to see them, please.—R. T. JONES & Co.. Market-square. Merthyr Tydfil. HIGH-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.-—Preacher next Sunday the Rev. Richard Richards, Leeds, formerly of Woodborry Down, London. PARK CHURCTI.—Last Sunday the ordinance of Baptism was admi"is!e.red, when Cfteen can- didates were immersed by the pastor (Rev. J. Lloyd Williams), the sacred edifice being very crowded. Next Sunday evening tHe pastor will deliver his monthly sermon to young people, the subject announced leing Spiritual Athleticism." AT THE CEN TRAI. MID-WIVES BOARD EXAW. ATlON, held recently at the University Collegei. Bristol, Nurse Haines was successful in gaining her C.M.B. certificate. Nurse Haines was trained at the Monmouthshire Training Centre, Newport, and the certificate gained by her at that institution described her work as excellent.. In view of the Midwives Act coming into opera- tion on April 1st next, she has been appointed resident certificated midwife for the locality. HOPE CHURCH.—The pastor (Rev. J. M. Jones), announced on Sunday evening last, his intention of addressing himself to some of the great questions which are, at present, agitating the public mind. For some time remarketj^ felt-that:some one ought to declare the attitude of the Church towards the social and political problems with which men and women are confronted to-day, and he, after careful thought, had determined to devote himself to the task. It was, he continued, a self-denying ordinance, for he felt more at home expounding the Scriptures than deaiing with these probleragibtit he was convinced it was his duty to endeavoar to guide the opinions of the young people of the town with regard to these questions. He would commence the series, on Sunday evening next, with an address on Religion and Socialism." LICENCE COMPENSATION.—At the last meeting of the Licensing Justices Mr. F. P. Charles, ;n U referring to the Stag and Pheasant Inn, George- town, Merthyr,. and the Heath Arms, Troedy- rhiw, said that the parties interested had agreed as to the division of the compensation money (£600 in respect of the former and JE823 for the latter).—The Chairman, Mr. Plews, then said that certain circumstances had arisen which prevented the Justices from coming to a decision, and therefore the consideration of the matter would be ■ adjourned.—Mr. Charles," for the leaseholder and freeholder, and Mr. W. W. Meredith, for the tenant, urged that theie was no necessity for an adjournment, as the parties had agreed as to the division of the money, but the Bench decided to adjourn. At an occasional court, on Monday, Mr. F. P. Charles again" mentioned the matter. He said that with all due respect to the Bench, he did not think the licensee had been treated fairly. The award had been made by the Inland Revenue authori- ties, who had communicated with the licensee. He was aware that that authority had awarded more than the amount asked for, and it might be that the Bench wished to ask them the reason. —Mr. Plews said some correspondence was going on, and the case was further adjourned. SALVATION ARMY SELF-DENIAL WEEK.—The self-denial week of the Salvation Army is perhaps one of the most remarkable examples of the re-casting of oldfashioned ideas in modern, practical moulds. When the old habit of bodily mortification and fasting in Lent had gradually given way to our love of luxury and comfort to such an extent that it was possible to turn even Friday fastings into a new and ingenious form of enjoyment, General Booth hit upon the happy idea of calling for a single week of special self. denial with the new attraction of turning it rather to the advantage of others than to that of one's own poor soul. And the proposal met with an instant and hearty response, even amongst those who had hitherto counted their best days those of almost riotous self. indulgence. How much of the large sum gathered during the British self-denial week of 1909 was produced by the abstentions of its own people during the week and how much of the generosity of others which they prompted cnnnot be precisely known but it is certain that it is mainly by the multiplication of littles, and not by the contributions of large amounts that the Army has been able, so far, to establish and maintain its huge network of missionary and philanthropic agencies throughout the world. The week will be observed this yeaf from the 5th to the 12th March. ■ ,.w—ip