The Merthyr Express

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rOOTBALt. t With the idea. of strengthening the front line of the local eleven for to-morrow in the match at Penydarren Park against Crewe Works, Pemberton and W. Davies will play on the left wing in place of Fisher and Whittaker. The form shown by the left wingers in recent matches has left much to be desired; the dash so necessary for success, especially in cup- ties, has been sadly lacking. The team will turn out as follows: Lewis; Bedford and Wal- ton; Kelly, Llewellyn and Churchill; Savage, Morris, D W. Davies, Pemberton, and W. Da- vies. The kick-off is fixed for 4.30. The Merthyr Northern Union team are due at Runcorn to-morrow, and the team will be selected from the following:—Back, Read; three-quarters, Ponty Thomas, T. Thomas, Syd James, W. Davies, and Swathridge; half- backs, Harris and Rhys Rees; forwards, D. B. Davies, Dan Lewis, Bevan Hughes, Norris, Palmer, Griffiths. The team will leave Merthyr on Saturday morning at 8.15. The draw for the first round of the Work- shop Competition will be made at the, bridge Artns" 6ri GffilM5 vn re- quested to send in their entries at once. Amongst the teams entered are the following: Cyfarthfa Juniors, Abercanaid, Dowlais Works, Castle Pit Rovers, Merthyr Juniors, Hill's Plymouth, St. IUtvd's (Dowlais) i SOUTH WALES SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL > ABERDARE'S GOOD-BYE. Treharm and Aberdare met last Thursday ■ at Mountain Ash in the semi-final for the South I Wales Senior Cup, but as tho ground was unfit for playing a cup-tie it was declared off, a | friendly being- played instead. Tho game was ordered to be played at Penydarren Park yes- terday, and attracted a large number of specta- tors, fully 5,000 being present. The weather was ideal, and the ground being in perfect con- dition a last game was witnessed. The teams lined up as follows: Treharris: Goal, Bailiff; backs, Smart and Griffiths; half-backs, Martin, "Tagg" Williams, and Owen; forwards, Bar- low, Abley, Phillips, W. Jones, and Hawkins. Aberdare: GoaJ, Roderick; backs, Lewis and ■ Goodwin; half-backs, Parker, Farringdon and Cox; forwards, Tippett, Bradbury, Tosswill, Hoskins, and T. D. James. < Aberdare won the toss, but Treharris were the first to be aggressive, the ball going out in a promising attack. Play was quickly trans- ferrod to the opposite end, Griffiths stopping a dangerous rush. The Aberdare forwards com- j bined well, and kept play in the Treharris half, j but their efforts near goal were weak. Play was fast, each eni being visited in quick time, but the defence prevailed. Trebarris were hav- ing rather more of the play, "Tagg" Williams doing yeoman service for his side. By pretty combination the 'Darians worked their way into the Treharris half, but their efforts in front of goal lacked sting. Tippett was given a good chance, but after a neat run, shot wildly over the bar. Treharris showed up better. "Tagg" Williams giving Phillips a nice pass in mid-field, from which he broke through the Aberdare de- fence, and put up the first point for Treharris. From the centre kick the Treharris men made straight for goal, where Barlow got in a shot that beat Roderick, making them two up, the second goal being scored within a minute of the first. Treharris kept up the pressure for some time, the Aberdare goal having a near shave. The 'Darians were somewhat disorganised, and but for the grand defence of Goodwin and Lewis further disaster would have overtaken them. Tippett showed good form, and had he been better supported, the eooro would pro- bably have been different. Treharris were the smarter team in the opening half, but failed to add to their score, and at half-time they led by two goals to nil. Owing to Barlow having his shoulder dislo- cated, Treharris had to resume with only ten men, but they put up a, good fight, their de- fence being very sound. Aberdare were play- ing a better game, but shot badly when near goad. The pace was well maintained, and from a dangerous raid on the Treharris goal, Brad- bury put on a goal for Aberdare. The half- back play on both sides was the chief feature of the game, the forwards appearing to be unde- cided at the critical moment. Aberdare had A full share of the game, interesting play taking place in the Treharris half, Bailiff saving luckily a hard shot at the expense of a corner. Towards the end the paoe slackened, but neither side oould add to their score, Treharris running out winners by two goals to one after a well-con- tested game. The defence Qf poth sides was good, both sots of forwards being in good trim, and put in effective work. The forwards never got into their-*propor stride, Tippett and Bradbury, for Aberdare, and Hawkins and Phillips, for Tre- barris, being the pick. MERTHYR V. TON PENTRE. THE PROTEST NOT SUSTAINED. Ton Pentre laid a protest against Morris, of Merthyr Town, as not being eligible to play in the South Wales Senior Cup matter came before the Association on Thurs- day night, but the protest was not sustained, and the tie will be replayed at Mid-Rhondda groand on Monday next.

Hygienic Dress Cutting. DEMONSTRATIONS AT MERTHYR. Yesterday (Thursday) at the Town Hall, the Mayoress (Mrs. James) presided over an inter- esting meeting1 of ladies who had met to see the new European Hygienic system of cutting and fitting, which was introduced to Merthyr for the first time pablioly by Madame Lowther Knight, the inventress. Mrs. James gave some account of the com- mencement of the work, and mentioned that the Queen, when Princess of Wales, accepted and acknowledged one of Madame Knight's first system, and that Princess Christian had also given her name as a patron (both letters were in the room). This, she thought, greatly in the lecturer's favour. She presided because she thought it was a good thing to know how to cut-out and: fit, and that whether it was for home use or professional some system was necessary. If Madame Kmght could prove her two points, simplicity and fit, she, for one, would like to learn such a delightful method, and her daughter, too. She thought she could not do better than ask Madam Lowther Knight to giige her demonstration. Madam Knight at once complied, and ask- ed for a lady to measure. In a few moments the measurements were taken, and each part of the pattern drawn entirely from the chart. It seamed incredible when the perfect fit was on that it could have been produosd by one piece of board. The utter simplicity was proved by the fact that Miss Williams, of the "Tyst" office, who had her nret lesson on Monday last, bad finished the full course by Wednesday, and was there to draft from the chart without re- ferring to the book. She had in three lessons learnt how to fit any ordinary figure. In proof of this statement she drafted a pattern much to the astonishment and pleasure of all present, who were naturally proud that Merthyr leads the way in South Wales for one of the quickest and best pupils Madame Knight has taught. We understand that a class has been formed and will commence to-day (Friday), at Mil- bourne Buildings, Glebeland-street, where Mme. Knight will attend from 10 a m. to 12, and from 3 to 6. Residents who need' such valuable information should take this, the only oppor- tunity possible, of learning from tOO actual inventress. As Madame Knight is on tour, she can only devote a limited time to each town. —

Taff and Cynon Miners. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, at the Public Institute, Mountain Ash, under the preaidenoy of Councillor Wm. Jones, Tre- harris. There were present Messrs. Wm. Lewis I (in the vice-chair), John Powell (secretary), Peter Gardner (treasurer^ and Alderman E. Morrell, agent. Mr, T. Andrews, Treharris, was HJAA present as a representative of the West- minster Palace Hotel Conference, held last weok, and he gave a report on the proceedings of that Conference. Ho pointed out that a resolution was passed to the effect that Mr. E' Edwards, M.P., Mr. Ashton, the secretary, and Mr. R. Smilie assist the Welsh leaders in their negotiations with the employers. Alderman B. Morrall supplemented the above report by a few remarks, and pointed out that aconference with the employers in the South Wales coalfield was shortly to be held. The total receipts for the day amounted to £354.

Theatre Royal, Merthyr. Mr. Alec Hurley and Company have this week been giving their smart musical turn, "The Cockneys in Japan," supported by a strong combination of variety numbers. A splendid show. Two houses nightly. "THE ARCADIANS." On Monday next, March 21st, the above musi- cal comedy, which has been described by the leading Press as the greatest, latest, and fun- niest show ever produced, will visit the Thea- tre Royal, for six nights and matinee Saturday. The scenery in this play is very beautiful, and rarely if ever has anything finer been seen in Merthyr. The first act presents a scene such as could only be associated with the free and ha.ppy dwellers in Arcady. Leafy dell, shin- ing rivers, mossy slopes, and flowering verdure j are here, and amid the peaceful surroundings of this woodland scene tho nymphs and shep- herds disport themselves. The second act, laid at Askwood, the fashionable racecourse, is an- other charming set, its foliage and green lawns form a back-ground to many exquisite dresses smart people. Act 3 ie the-Ar- e fountains, "clustering vines, and boweringr blos- r Misfi SYBIL TANCMSM AS "SOMBRA. I soms, where the guests are served with the simple meals of Arcady. The cast, is a very powerful one. It includes Miss Sybil Tancredi, Miss Molly Hclntyre, Miss Gertrude Alyward, Miss Violet Roberts, Messrs. Chas. A. Stephen- son, Alfred Beers, Arthur S. Macdonald, Ar- thur Maim, Wallace G. Court, Cyril Lane, T. R. Norbury, Frank Trevelyn. John Montague, R. Lempreire, A. Tregonwell. A brief resume of this most successful play will be of interest to our readers, who should make an early application at the Box Office for seats. The real Arcadia, it appears, was not AOTHUS S. MAODORAID AS "JACK MEADOWS." I ,the land of Areas in Peloponnesus, but a much older country out off from the rest of the world in the Glacial Period when the change of the Gulf Stream's course surrounded it with an impenetrable continent of Arctic ice. Arcadia, in short, is situated at the North Pole, where the Arcadians, forgotten by time, had preserv- ed their youth and innocence unimpaired until this present year of more or less grace, when a voyage of discovery by the Great Sea Serpent, an Arcadian survival from the days of the mas- todon, attracted the notice and excited the re- membrance of Father Time; a visit from Father Time led the Arcadians to entreat a glimpse of the "Monsters" inhabiting the outer world; and in response to their request Time raised a gale which brought to Arcadia. an undirigible airship oooupied, very unwillingly, by Mr. Smith, of London. Mr. Smith, the well-known Leviathan caterer, had left home, partly owing to financial embarrassment conitected- with his latest enterprise, the Hotel and Cafe do Luxe, and partly owing to conjugal differences with his very moch better half, Maria. Finding Arcadia a land of peace and plenty, and the Arcadian nymphs very simple and attractive, Mr. Smith ie disposed' to buy the place and make it his permanent residence, but his care- less freedom from moral bias brings him into speedy conflict with the prejudices of the Ar- cadians, who dip him into the Well of Truth to cure his inveterate habit of "Telling the Lie." This baptism effectively transforms Smith's out- ward aspect, and under the impression that he is now as simple as themselves, the Arcadians re-name him Simplieitas. But when they pro- pose to send him back to his own people to con- vert London to the love of truth, and when two of the nymphs, Sombra and Chrysea, pro- pose to accompany him, Simplieitas displays no enthusiasm for the good cause, and is only per- suadecj to depart by the forcible intervention of Time. The second act brings us to the Askwood Racecourse, where Mrs. Smith's niece, Eileen, is being wooed by two rivals in love and sport; Sir George Paddock and Jack Meadows, whose horses-Bella the Virgin and the Deuce, are the chief competitors in the Corinthian Cup. Here, in the interval before the big race, the fashion- able throng are startled by the sudden appari- tion of the Arcadian nymphs and Simplicitas in the unusual garb of Arcadian shepherds. Sim- plieitas, seeing his wife, tries to escape, but is eventually run to earth bv the lady, and then discovers to his infinite relief that she does not recognise him. On the contrary, she is so fas- cinated by his youthful beauty that she entreats him and the nymphs to take up their abode at the Hotel de Luxe, and Simplieitas, struck with the idea that Arcadianism might mend the for- tunes of this unfortunate enterprise, eagerly accepts the invitation. His plan of impressing Society is helped by an accident. Jack Meadows, who was to have ridden the Deuce himself, is thrown by the horse in a pre- liminary gallop. He invokes the services of the Deuce's stable boy, Peter Doody, but the Deu, prejudiced against that very unsuccess- ful jockey, eavagee him as he is preparing to mount. In this emergency, one of the Ar- cadian nymphs, who has been talking to the horses, after the primitive fashion of her coun- try, reveals the fact that the horses habitually arrange the results of races between them- selves, that the Deuoe is heartily ashamed of his misconduct, and that to atone for it he has arranged to win providing that somebody- anybody—undertakes to ride him. Under these circumstances, Simplieitas, who has never rid- den a horse in his life, is persuaded to under- take the task, and though he is considerably discouraged when he meets the dilapidated Doody returning from his encounter with the horse, he is pushed, on to mount and actually wins the race. This event completely establishes the fame of the Arcadians in England, and when in the third act, the unsuccessful Cafe de Luxe is re- opened under the name of "Arcadia in Lon don," all London flocks to its frugal but costly banquets. Mrs. Smith's prosperity is marred only by the unsatisfactory conduct of Sim- plicitas, who leaves all the work of the restau- rant to the two nymphs, while he revels in the dissipations of London life. To excuse him- self to her, and to the anxiously inquiring nymphs, he induces others to offer explanations which he is barred from offering in person, be- cause he knows that if he tells a lie his Arcadian youth will disappear, and his wrinkles and whiskers return. One of the vicarious instru- ments of his falsehood is poor Doody, who has taken a place at the restaudant under the im- pression that here he will find relief from his enforced fasting as a jockey, and finds to his disgust, that Arcadianism implies a dietary of • nuts and fruit. Another of the wily Simplici- tas's proxies in deception is Jack Meadows, who is thereby involved in serious misunder- standings with Eileen. Finally one of the Arcadian nymphs, realising that Arcadianism in London is only a sham exploited for hie own advantage by Simplieitas, reveals the story of Smith's oominct to Arcadia. Mre. Smith and- Doody, suspecting the truth, lay a. trap for Sita- plicitaa, who is driven at lags TO tell a lie. In*- mediately his wrinkles arte! vmiik.ra -ctttns, and after the Arcadians Iitjo ^o^ciied SUs^a and Jack, they depart lot Arsr-dia, Simplieitas defonte)?*3 ta thfe ttteroiea- of hjb

DOWLAIS. LIB ANUS.—Under the auspices of the Libanus Literary and Debating Society, a very inter- esting paper on "Ambulance Work" was read by Mr. Nicholas Hughes, White-street, Mr. D. W Jones presiding. SCOTT'S CIRcus-A FIRST-GLASS SHOW.— Scott's circus which visits Dowlais, on Easter Monday, is a first-class shovr. There are few such circuses on the road, and the performances are not equalled outside large centres of popula- tion. Since Mr. Scott was honoured by the patronage of Royalty, he has gone on improving i his show, and now it is in an eminent position; indeed. The circus is spacious and handsome, and there is an excellent orchestra. One of the drav. s of the show is the remarkable jumping, turn by Mr. Joe Hastings, the world's greatest^ and most scientific jumper. He has brought his performance to the point of high art, and his displays have grace, finish and style. His, praises have been voiced by the great fiondon' daily papers, and he has been interviewed and; illustrated in "Sketch." A wonderful wire-; ••w^lliina: displav is ^iyen by other performers, and"; remarkable and clever. The various athletes' give fme displays. One of the features of the show is the troop of clowps. They are all good, each having his own style. Whimsical George is a fine and witty entertainer, and Poor Billy is a wonderful performer and a funny man. The horsemanship of Mr. George Scott is first-class,1 and unsurpassed by any circus performer pastl or present, and the trained horses are of great interest. These are not all the attract ions of the show, which we can recommend as being well worthy of a visit. The bioscope '41 first- ciass one, and tho pictures excellent.

Dowlais and Electric Light. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY. On Thursday, Mr. A. P. Potter, an inspector of the Board of Trade, held an inquiry at the Bush Hotel, Dowlais, with reference to the proposed electric lighting of Dowlais, objection having been raised by the Dowlais Chamber of Trade, and also by petitions against overhead 'wires. Considerable interest was taken-in the' inquiry. The matter has been fully reported in our columns on several occasions. Aid. D. W. i Jones appeared on behalf of the Dowlais Cham- j ber of Trade; and Councillor F. S. Simons, solioitor to the Merthyr Electric Traction Com- pany, appeared for that Company. Mr. Potter explained tha.t the Traction Com- panv had applied for the consent of the Board of Trad" to the erection of overhead wines. Tho Corporation had given them consent to the scheme, and had entered into a. contract with the Company. The Chainber of Trade and many other townspeople had objected to the scheme on tho ground that the streets of Dow- lais were too narrow and congested, and that poles and wires would be dangerous and un- sightly, as well as an obstruction to traffic. A petition against overhead wires had been sign- ed by 209 persons, and in consequence the Board of Trade had ordered this inquiry. Mr. T. Lloyd, electrical engineer to the Dowlais Works, called by the opponents of the scheme, said that the climatic conditions of Dowiais wero not suitable to overhead wires. Moreover, Dowlais being so elevated, was swept by violent storms, and the continual swinging of wires might break them. He regarded the proposal as dangerous, especially because the streets were so narrow. ¡ The Rector of Dowlais (Rev. V. M. Williams) 'I said ho considered it would be a very serious matter if poles were fixed in many ot the streets of Dowlais, owing to their being so narrow. Aid. D. W. Jones: What do you think would be the appearnoe of the streets of Dowlais with these poles up?—The Rector: It would be like a porcupine with its quills up (laughter). Councillor Charles Griffiths and Mr. J. G. Rees, president of the Federated Chambers of Trade of South Wales and Monmouthshire, ob- jected to overhead wires. The latter said he thought that if a petition were taken round Dowlais, 95 per cent, of the inhabitants would be against overhead wires. Mr. Rees added that the people of Dowlais were at present in the dark as to the proposals of the Traction Company. Coun. F. S. Simons: We are going to put J'ou in the light (laughter). Mr. D. Davies, J.P., Pant, and Mr. D. C. Evans, J.P., also gave evidenoe in opposition. Mr. Evans said that he had never heard of a town with more housss to the acre than Dow- lais. Coun. F. S. Simons pointed out that a good deal of objection had been made in ignorance of what the Company really proposed to do. For instance, streets had been mentioned in which the Company did not propose to put up overhead wires, while in other streets the cables would be underground. Mr. Dixon, engineer to the Traction Com- pany, said that in the lower portion of Dowlais, electric cables had already been put down, which would be used for lighting purposes. The streets in which there would be overhead wires were 22ft. wide. The Company, he said, in- tended to strictly carry out the regulations of the Board of Trade-with regard to the scheme. The inquiry then closed,

PANTYWAUN FUSKRAL.—On Saturday last, at the Pant cemetery, the remains of Tommy Morgan, the son of Mr. William Morgan, of Pantywaun, were laid to rest. Deceased, who was fourteen years of age, was a very intelligent boy, and his death, after a very short illness cast a gloom over the village, where he was beloved by alL The funeral was attended by a large concourse of people from Dowlais, Fochriw and Rhymney, at which places deceased's father is well known as a successful choir conductor. The coffin was adorned by numerous wreaths among which were those sent by the Pantywaun Evening Classes, the Juvenile Choir, and the inhabitants of Pantywaun. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. Williams, Dowlais, whilst among others present were:—Rev. W. C. Thomas (Hebron, Dowlais), Mr. Miall Williams^Dowlais), j Mr. Daniel Jenkins (conductor of the Fochriw Choir) and Mr. D. Jones (headmaster, Panty- waun School).

ABERCANAID. FISH POR LENT.—Kindly plaoe your orders early with OLIVES A. BOWN, Fishmonger, 36, High-street (four doors below Howfield's). Satisfaction guaranteed. GOOD FRIDAY. — W. TooMEY, fishmonger, begs to inform his customers that he will have for Good Friday a large supply of Fresh Fish, all of prime quality and lowest market prices. Order early. SUCCESS.—Miss Florence Mary Williams, daughter of Mr. John Williams, and Miss Lizzie Webber, daughter of Mr. John Webbar, colliery manager, were successful at the certifi- cate examination which they' sat for in 1909. Miss Webber also passed in .Welah, which was optional. OBITUABY.—Mrs. Ann Rees, wife of Mr.. John Rees, of Pond-row, died on Sunday week. De- oeased was 53 years of a.ge, and was a member of Demi Baptist Chapel, Aberoanaid. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the interment being at Cefn Cemetery. The Rev. Isaac Jamos (Baptist minister) officiated. BAND CONTEST.—On Monday the Plymouth Workmen's Brass Band held a competitive quartotto and Bolo contest at the New Hall, Pentrebach. There was a fair attendanoe. The following were the prize-winners in the quar- tette competition :lst prize (£2 and four gold centre medals), Femdalo quartette; 2, Aber- aman; 3, YnysybwL In the euphonium solo contest, the successful prize-winner was Mr. Fred Hollis, of theF-ernd-ale Band. Mr. John Bailev acted as adjudicator.

PENTREBACH. OBITUARY.—One of the oldest inhabitants of Lower Pentrebach passed away last week in tho person of Mrs. Catherine Sims, of Brown- street. Deceased had reached the ripe age of 72. She was the widow of Mr. William Sims, who predeceased her several years ago. She had raised a very large family, and nearly all have made a home for themselves. The funeral, which was a public one, took place on Monday last, the remains being interred at Cefn cemetery. The Rev. J. D. Jones, Zion Congregational Chapel, Abercanaid, officiated at the house and at the graveside. Deceased was a member of the said church. ======

EXPERIMENTS WITH A i WELL-KNOWN COUGH CURE. BY A LONDON SCIENTIST. Chas. Hyatt-Woolf. Esq., F.R.P.S., F ..R..B.L., Editor of Popular Science Siftings, writes as follows in his new book, Truths about things we live on and daily 1Ue_With a view to dis- covering a form of medicine needed to dimin- ish congestion, aid expectoration, and soothe the respiratory track, I experimented in the laboratory with Vano's Lightning Cough Cure and applied it in practice. I found this remedy contained a variety of matters capable of afford- ing relief in all those cases where conghing is a symptom. Not only this, but it is a distinct nerve sedative and tonic, and ia not only applic- able with advantage in cases of bronchial coughs but also for stomach coughs. It would likewise have & certain value in consumption, it showed distinct ability to abate feverish symptoms, and in all oases to which I applied it, tbe influence of Verio's lightning Cough Core was most marked. This. Cough is %very mealy compounded, so much so that it is even pleasant to take, itq delightful flavour com- mending iti to the most. fastidious patient. It contains 110 opiate jwythmg. «lfia fchat could effect harm. 1"' Take Veno's LIIFLIHSICJJ Cough Ct4 for all t dissaeas of ehast, and lungs -li. ^stosaSfc .•«

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TROEDYRHIW. FISH FOE LENT.—Kindly plaoe yonr orders early with OUTER A. BOWN, Fishmonger, 56, ] High-street (four doors below Howfield's). ( Satisfaction guaranteed. SPECIAL FAsm SHOW of Men's. Youth's, I and Boy's Suits, Hats, Caps, Ties, Collars, t Shirte, etc., this week afb DANIEL DAVIES'S. 15, 1 Bridge-street, Troedyrhiw. M26 £ GOOD FRIDAY. W. TOOMEY, ifshmonger, 1 begs to inform his customers that he will have for Good Friday a large supply of Fresh Fish, t all of prime quality and lowest market prices. I Order early. ? DON'T FORGET to enter for the Aberdare I Dog, Poultry, and Cage Birds Show and Am- 1 bulia" Competitions on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Good classification. Ten Cups. c 'Specialist Judges. Further particulars, apply T. J. DAVIES. Hon. Sec. ] C.E.M.S.-A meeting of the local branch of v the Church of England Men's Society was held r on Thursday last. There was a large attend- i ance, and a very enjoyable evening wa.s spent. i The members sat. down to tea, and after- 1 wards discussed topics of the day. f POLICE STATION.—The Merthyr Corporation I purpose negotiating for the purchase of the t premises in Bridge-street used as a surgery by ] the lare Dr. Drafiin, for the conversion of the ( same into a police station. It is estimated that c the cost of the conversion will be about E215. g GUARDIANS ELECTION.—A meeting was held at the Tabernacle Hall, on Monday, under the auspices of the local branch of the Labour Re- presentation Committee to consider whether to run two Labour candidates for the Board of Guardians election. Mr. David Davies, Aber- canaid, presided, and was supported by Mr. T. T. Jenkins, the Labour member for the ward, and others. It was stated that Mr. N. F. Han- 7 key, Pentrebach, would not seek re-election, and also that Mrs. Edmunds, Plas-y-ooed, Troedyrhjw,, was willing to be put forward as J a candidate. The following =ZOP was car- j ried unanimously: "Tiufcfr tte run it j second Labour candidate for the Merthyr Tyd- fil Board of Guardians election, and that we, I 3 constituting the local branch of the Labour Representation Committee, heartily support the I candidature of Mrs. Edmunds, of Plas-y-coed. in the Plymouth Ward." It was understood that there would be no contest in the Plymouth Ward, and that the retiring member, Mr. T. T. i Jenkins and Mrs. Edmunds, would be returned unopposed. Mr. T. T. Jenkins delivered an ad- dress, and gave an account of his stewardship during his tenure of office for the past three years. Mr. Tom Lewis proposed a vote of con- fidence in Mr. Jenkins for services rendered, and Mr. E. Tovey seconded. Mr. Jenkins re- turned thanks. BATHANIA--The quarterly meetings of the New Baptist Chapel (Bethania) were held at i the girls' school on Sunday last. There were large attendances at all three meetings. Mr. P. Humphreys, Mr. Reuben Griffiths, and: Mr. David Griffiths presided at the morning, after- noon and evening services respectively The following members took part in the proceed- ings Morning-, Miss M. A. Davies, solo; Miss A. C. Broad, solo: Mr. Hy. Griffiths, solo, and Mr. DcL Davies and J. T. Davies, who i read papers. Afternoon: Solo, Queenie Rees; recitation, B. Carston; solo, Tydfil Richards; 1 recitation, Edith Davies; duet. Misses M. Mor- > gan and M. Williams; recitation, Richard Wil- liams; recitation, Jenkin Da vies recitation, W. Hughes; solo, Katie Carston; recitation, I D. J. Edwards; solo, Gladys Evans; recita- tion, E. Parry; recitation, Dd. Richards: Psalm, May Morgan; chorus, Sunday School i Party; recitation, Emrys Jones; solo, Elsie Davies; recitation, G. Jones; solo, Beatrice ( Parry: recitation, Emlyn Davies recitation, T. Richards; solo, Frank Glanville; solo, D. I Richards; recitation, Idris PaTry; recitation, M. A. Williams: recita-tion, Morfydd Parry; I recitation, Haydn Broad; recitation, May ( Williams; duet, Misses Lillian Laura Hughe.s. t Evening: Psalm, Miss Maggie J. Thomas; solo, Miss Maggie Geen; solo, Miss L. Hughes; solo, Mr. W. J. Williams; recitation, Miss L. Hughes; solo, Miss Maggie A. Davies; solo, Mr. Dd. Evans; duett, Misses M. Geen and E A. C. Broad; solo, F. Granville; recitation, ] J. T. Davies; solo, Mr. J. R. Owen (Merthyr I Vale); solo, Mr. Hy. Griffiths; solo and quar- tette, Mr. J. R. Owen and friends; solo, Miss II Sarah Jones (Abercanaid); recitation, Mr. ] Henry Griffiths; solo, Miss A. C. Broad; solo, Mr. Daniel Jones; chorus, The Bethania r Party. Have you anything to Sell? Advertise in our Want Columnsi and it is as food 8 as sold. —— f] 'Ii

Sale of Property at Troedyrhiw. I fe —— it At the Railway Inn, Troedyrhiw, lapt Thurs- day night, Mr. H. Seymour Berry (Messrs. J. M. Berry and Son, Merthyr) sold by auction a ( number of leasehold dwelling-houses in Troedy- ( rhiw and Merthyr VaJe. Great interest was taken in the sale, and there waa keen bidding. The properties were disposed of as follows:— Nos. 17, 18, and; 19, Elm-street, Troedyrhiw, bought by Mr. J. E. Jones, grocer, Troedyrhiw, a for £ 110 each. No. 28, Elm-street, bought by I Mr. Thomas, Pontyrhun Villa, Troedyrhiw, t for 145. No. 29, Elm-etreet, bought by Mra. ] Morris, grooer, Troedyrhiw, for £ 142 10s. No. ] 30, Elm-street, bought by Mr, J. E. Jones, grooer, for £ 140. All these premises are let for a term of 99 years from the 2nd February, C 1856, subject to the annual ground rent of 1 25 la. 8d. to be amwrtionecL ( No. 43 and 44, Wyndham-street, Troedyrhiw, ¡ 1 with two cottages at the back, were sold to Mr. ] J. Brown, Rhodfa-terraoe, Troedyrhiw, for JB90 I ( and £ 97 10s. respective^. No. 45, Wyndham- street, was bought by Mr.; Evans, Co-operative Storas, Troedyrhiw, for £ 87 10s. No. 46, Wyndham-street* was bougiht by Mr. Davies, vie Hairriettown, for £92 10s. Nos. 47 and 48, T- Wyndham-street, were bought by Mr W. Lewie, Woodland-terrace, Troedyrhiw, for JB96 each. All these premises are bald for a term of 99 years from tbe 2nd February, 1881, subject to the total grcrund rent of £ 5 3s. 8d., to be apportioned equally. No. 6, Tydfil-terrace, Troedyrhiw, waa bought by Mr. J. L. Cunningham, MerthyT, for £ 185. | No. 7, Tydfil-terrace, was bought by the tenant (Mr. W, Williams) for £ 187 10s. No. 8, Tydfil- terrace, was bought by the tenant (Me. Charles) for £ 187 10s. No. 9, Tydfil-terrace, was bought by the tenant (Mr. M'Lennan) for £ 202 10s. i Ail the premises ape held for a wm of 99 years from the 1st May, 1894, subject to the animal f ground rent of 16s. each house. I No. 15, Pleasant View, Troedyrhiw, held for a term of 99 years from 1st August, 1904, sal> t joct to the animal ground rent of £ 1 14s., was i sold to Mr. Daniel Lewie, Beech Grove, Tpoad- cyrhiw, for JEI75. 1 No. 2, Victoria-street, Merthyr Vale, held for a'term of 99 years from 1st May, 1884, sub- ject to the annual ground rent of 7s. 6d., was .soldi to ME. D. Lloyd Hughes, Troedyrhiw, for £ 158.. ?C«* £ nHy-paid shares oi £ 5 each UJ tho Mer- 4 £ yf Dowiais Laundry Co., Ltd., were sold -to iL*. a Jones, Ynysgonyd, Merthyr .Vale, i. for &&6. 1 ifr. W. Heto» Edmunds,_

.( MERTHYR VALE. EARNEST JONES AND Co. J ?or Suits to measure and all manner of Men's j Nothing.—Commerce House, Aberfan. | DON'T FORGET to enter for the Abetdare I )og, Poultry, and Cage Birds Show and Am- xilanoe Competitions on Easter Monday and Niesday. Good .classification. Ten Cupe. Specialist Judges. Further particulars, apply C. J. DAVIES, Hon. Sec. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Out of 14 competitors at he Blaengarw Eisteddfod, on Saturday last, klaster Elfed Jones, 6, Aberfan-road, son of klr. Thomas Jones, J.P., carried off first prize n what proved to be a very- exciting contest, tfaster Jone6 was very highly praised by the idjudicators for his excellent style and first- lass rendering. DEAlt OUTING.—At Merthyr Police-court on vlonday, Edward Sullivan, of Merthyr Vale, ra.3 summoned. for being drunk outside the ail way station at Mer&hyr on Saturday even- ng,-The Chief Constahie said that men cam,- ip from the lower district and got drunk.—-Mr. r. R. Thomas, who was in the chair, said a me of 20s. and costs would bo imposed. "We vill see if we cannot put down this sort of ;hing," he added. At the game court, Eyan Alvans and Timothy O'Brien, for a similar )ffence, were mulcted in similar penalties. One >f tbe defendants had a bottle of whiskey in his socket*

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TREHARRIS. DoN'T FORGET to enter for thE; Aberdare Dog, Poultry, and Cage Birds Show and Am- bulance Competitions on Easter Monday and ruesday. Good classification. Ten Cups. Specialist Judges. Further particulars, apply r. J. DAVIES, Hon. Sec. GUARDIANS ELECTION.—At a general meeting it Treharris colliery workmen, held at Central Schools, Mr. Thomas Andrews was nominated :or re-election as a Labour candidate at the :or re-election as a Labour candidate at the brfchcoming election. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—Miss Gwen Mary N-ffliams, daughter of Mr. William Williams, rhomas-street, and one of the teaching staff )f the Webster-street schools, has received lumerous congratulations on her success in the ent certificate examination. TBUAJTT SCHOOL.—At the last monthly meet- ng the tender of Mr. Price, builder, Treharris, I was accepted, for a new swimming bath, the jontract price being the lowest of the three received, namely, E361 15s. The Committee I' xeld a special meeting to consider the letter •eceived from the Chief Constable of Glamorgan Mr. Lionel Lindsay), as to whether joint irrangements could be made for the school to I je used as a place of detention for children, under ;he Children's Act.-—Mr. Dauncey, solicitor, a ate member of the Cppimittee, attended, and explained the provisions of the trust deed^r- [t was decided to take no fcptherj&ction in -the patter. r c d PUBLIC P-Anx.-At the meeting of the P&rk^ md Cemeteries Committee, held at the Town lall, Merthyr, on Friday last, a letter was eceived from the agents to Colonel Lockwood's state, stating that they had considered the etter received re the sale of eight acres of land A shown on plan, for a public park for Treharris. rhey were prepared to sell to the Council the, rhole of the land marked on a plan which accompanied the letter, amounting to 13 acres, or a sum of E2,500, the Council to carry out ,he whole of the terms submitted to them in 1908, when the purchase of the land was under :onsideration. A committee was appointed to sonsider the offer and report to the Parks and Cemeteries Committee. ORIENTAL DRAMA--two successful perfor- nances of Gillington's oriental drama (in full iharacter), of Amos, the Cripple were given it the Public Hall, on Thursday and Saturday lights, by the Berthllwyd United Choir, under he conductorship of Mr. Tom Williams (Llew 3erth). The accompanists were.Professor T. D. Mwards, Treharris, and Mr. Idwal Shankland pupil of Professor Edwards). The principal iharacters were sustained by the following :— dr. Tom Williams (Llew Berth), Miss May Price Senghenydd), Miss Lizzie King (Pontllanfraith), diss A. M. Williams (Berthllwyd), Mx. J. D. Sees (A.T.S.C.), Mr. Willie Lewis, Mr. Griffith Griffiths, Mr. William Jones and Madam Powell Nelson), Mr. Wm. Owen, Mr. Benjamin George Berthllwyd), and Miss Jane Evans (Quaker's ifard). Mr. Wm. Owen acted as stage manager. ['here were crowded attendances.

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,m% ABERCYNON. f The MERTHYP. EI ITION of the "Merthyr SA press" is on sale at Mrs. Richards, Newsagent Station-street, every Friday morning. DON'T FORGET to eater for the Aberdanat Dog, Poultry. and Cage Birds Show and Am* bulaxce Competitions CD 'Easter Monday amj: Tuesday. Good c!ss3iiicxition. Ten Cjps*. Specialist Judges. Further particulars, apply T. J. DAVIES, Hon. Sec. NAZAHETH.—On Sunday and Monday. yearly preac-hincr sen-ices of Nazareth Welsh, Baptist Church were held. Excellent serm were delivered by the Rev. J. Jenkins, B.A., (Gwili). Amanford, and the Fev. W. Saunderq Pontycymmer.. HOME MISSIONS.—On Sunday, special home mission services were held at tbe English wesl leyan Church, when sermons were deliverect by Mr. J. Eddy. In the afternoon, solos and recitations \-ere friven by Miss Ethel Howe,j Miss Eva Wright, Miss G. Stone, Miss Beaton, Mr. G. Howe, Miss L. Jortes, Mr. Ai Bradley. Mr. P. J. Piper presided, and Zvtisa L. Howe presided at theorgaxu A public moot. ing was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. A. Bradley presided, and addresses were delivered: on The Home Missions," by the circuit ministers, Rev. W. Calvert, Aberdare, and RcW H. A. Roberts, Mountain Ash.

ABERCYNON POLICE COURT." THURSDAY.—Before Sir T Marchant Wife liams (Stipendiaj-y^and Col. Slorgan. No LICENCBS.—for keeping- dogs without oenoes the following were fined: John. Aiberfl, Morgan, 10s. and oosts; D&vid Pmgle, xlber*, cynon, who had sinoe taken a: liCCIlce out, 7s. 6d., including costs; David Goodman, Thomas Wilt* shire, John Brooks, William Hav&rd, Emanuel. Bachs-rd Mogivid, *nd Albert Panop, Is. 6d.B i&cluding costE ;r Daniel Williams 'aad JorlA Callaghan, Ynysboefch, 10s. and costs; Jolul; Peters, Ynj'syboeth, 7 £ 5cL' ineludicg ,oosia;: William James Taylor, Ynysvboeth, 7s. 6cL,- including costs; Henry Harris, Ynysyboeth, 10s. and coats: George Peters, 76.. 6d, indTid". ing costs; Thomas Morris, Tyntetown, IGs. and costs; John Evans, Ynysybwl, 10s. and,, costs; Evan Davies, Ynysybwl, 7s. 6d., include iDg costs; William Newth. Ynysybwl, 7s. 6d.; including costs; Zethuma Dutton, 7s. 6d. iiwi eluding costs. < ALLEGED ASSAL.LT.—William Davies was sunk4, moned for assaulting John Edward Wililayn 1, Complainant said that defendant came up tØ, him as he was coming out of the river with' a football, and beat hini.—Xiie case was dis- missed on payment of costs.—There was a stun- moos against Williams for assaulting Davies?# children.—Bound over to keep the peace. "HOUP-LA."—Frank Coger, for whom MXW James Phillips, Pontypridd, appeared, was sum. moned for garuing.-P.S. Ang-us gave evidence, that the defendanx was playing "houp-la" in tJ;ael show ground.—The Stipendiary That's a gam».| of skill, is it not?—Witness said that the ringa^ would only go over the squares in certain cases.-? Mr. Creecraft told him that it was a game of) skill, and had been so decided in various piaoos.) —Cross-examined: There was a clock there,? and some of the rings were warped.—Mr. PhaM lips having addressed the Bench, the .Stipeo-j diary held that with the squares used in tiast case the element of chance idredomi -4 A fine of 20s. and costis was imposed. v CAUTIONKD.—William Morris was ch1 wrtb breaking and entering into a house at Kinnard street, and steaiing therefi-om two! chairs. William Mander, a rent collector, said, that William John Bevan Levied a distress fwl rent on defendant's goods at 98, £ Lirmturd-{street.-■ They were removed to an empty house, 95, KLins) nard-street- In the evening he found thev house broken into, and two chairs had .cone.—if Defendant said he was in drink, and :,ihe pendiary dismissed him with a carUtioii. *» COAL STEALIK.G.—Frederick Pugh was charg-J ed with stealing coal, the property of the Pen-1 jhiweeiber Colliery. Mr. W. Sensht; le prdeo^ J -.cuted, and saifll- he had been instructed byr [(the- Company view of the seriousness of theft of ooal FIORI wagons, whereby their CUB-' tomers continually reoeived short weight, to\ press the charges, and to a&k the Stipendiary,! to deal severely with this and other defendants. ? —P.S. Bearle said he found the defendant ooj] a wagon of coal. He was throwing: coal down,' and there were two women on the bank with, buckets ready to receive it. On the 14th 0 £ j January defendant had been fined 20s. for a IiIMt off enoe.-Defendant was sent to prison for seveaj? days. ■> a ■ i

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