The Merthyr Express

MANCHESTER HOUSE. IMPORTANT NOTICE. JOHN JONES & SON, Beg to announce that their Spe:C31I SHbao'ssr OF SUMMER GOODS Commences FRIDAY NEXT, April 22nd, 1910, And will continue till the Whitsun Holidays. Our Stock will be found replete with the most Beautiful and Charming Creations and Effects for the coming Season far surpassing anything we have previously had the pleasure of submitting to your notice. All that is Latest and Best have been purchased from all the well-known Fashion Centres with that keen dis- crimination and care which allows us to offer the Highest Possible Value at the Lowest Prices. The Favour of a Visit cordially Solicited. L 102 & 103, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. BUTTER-MILK TOFFEE is the greatest success we have handled. Repeat Orders follow wherever introduced. Be sure you stock the right make, viz :— -"WATSON'S" the Original a.nd BEST, to be obtained only from the Agents for Merthyr and District: HOWFIELD & MERTHYR TYDFIL. P TO BE WELL AND COMFORTABLY DRESSED TRY THE BESPOKE TAILORING -OF f MORGAN BROS., 136, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. MERTHYR TYDFIL. SPRING AND UMMER Are now Ready UITINGS .———— The Cutting and the Making of a Suit are equally important- The Liaing, the inter-lining, and the Trimmings all require attention to meet your particular wishes. We measure you and note your special wants. AN EVERY-DAY SUIT FROM 35/6 A FROCK-COAT SUIT „ 83/- LADIES' TAILORING—A Special Line. I HATS AND CAPS. These are attractive at this Season, and we keep a thoroughly Up-to-date Stock. 1 > SMART TIES. COLLARS, GLOVES, HOlE, CYCLING AND MOTORING OUTFIT8. i Agvirts tar J. PECK & Specialities for Butcher* aM Prevision Dealers. f j|^T m m ] I' PIANOS. ORGANS. MUSIC. | I THOMPSON & SHACKELL, F j Xdmited, I | 114, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, | JI And ART Cardiff, Swani^A, ABO., AC. i; — SOLE A,GENCY it SOLE A,GENCY it FOR MOST OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED MAKERS: (i Bechstein, Brinsmead, Broadwood, Collard & Collard, i> <' Challen & Son, Erard. Rud Ibach, Hooff & Co., J. & J. Hopkinson, Ernst Xaps, Sames & Co., Gors i Kallmann, and the Estey Organs. | COTTAGE PIANOS FROM 10/6 MONTHLY ON THE i NEW HIRE SYSTEM. > S LARGEST DISCOUNTS FOR CASH OR EASY TERMS ARRANGED. I ¥ AU Pianos warranted and exchanged if not approved. Old Instruments taken in exchange. 11 • TUNERS sent to any part on the Shortest Notice. <' T N.B.—A Beautifully Illustrated Catalogue Sent Free on Application. .4 j'i\ JELLEYMAN j j ARCADE MUSIC SHOP, i I I • # <> Holds one of the 9 FINEST STOCK OF PIANOS, ORGANS, <[ and all kinds of Musical Instruments ..in the District. > AU the Latest Music Stocked. POST ORDERS CAREFULLY { t. Tuning and Repairing a Specialty. ATTENDED TO. f .= Olympia Skating Rink Park Place, Penydarren Road MERTHYR. One of the Largest and Finest Rinks in Wales. Superb Maple Floor. Lighted throughout by Electricity. Expert Lady and Gentleman Instructors. NOW OPEN DAILY. SESSIONS, 10.30, 2.30, 5.30, 7.30. Admission free to all Skaters. Ladies free Morning and Afternoon. Hire of Skates and use of Floor, Is. FIRST-CLASS BAND EVERY SESSION. Tea and Smoking Lounge, Cafe and Promenade. Afternoon Teas provided. ø- LOOK OUT FOR GRAND SPORTS MEETING. ALSO THE CENTRAL SKATING RINK WELLINGTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. 10.30 to 1 Reduction of Prices. 2.30 to 5 ADMISSION, with use of SKATES, 6d. 7 to 10 ,°. A LARGE STOCK S Garden" Goods j II 'I AT LOWEST PRICES. ft THOMAS BROS., fjj) I I Ironmongers, i II II j ——— MERTHYR TYDFIL. 1 < — — j| FLOOKS' LUCKY WEDDING RINGS Should k« wornj&fcy ALL BRIDE8 who wish for Everlasting Happiness. I =' I "<p1 I :f. I O I < Joys are bidden—joys untold In these little hoops of geld, So remember, charming fair one. When the right time comes to wear one, Hovers love with fairy wings O'er FLOOKS'S lucky wedding rings. If a suitor you have found, To FLOOKS'S quickly take him round, In the window you'll behold Plain but beauteous hoops of gold, Then you've only got to say, "Take me in, I'll name the day!" And when you become his wife, You'll remember all through life, How upon your hand you wear Lucky gold to ward off care, Love as well for ever clings To FLOOKS'S Lucky Wedding Rings. ^StS0 < | 4 Jk PRIVATE ROOM AND ENTRANCE FOR FITTING. a | USEFUL PRESENT GIVEN WITH EACH WEDDING RtNG. f 72,' Tali" Street, Pontypridd. 9 & 50^' Pontmorlais ft rcu^ 1 Tel. P.O. *a. J A Go to I J. GRAY & SON, 7 FLORISTS & SEEDSMEN. j For j WREATHS, CROSSES, HARPS, ANCHORS, ic., made op on the premises, of Choicest White j Flowers and Maiden Hair Fern. I From 3/6, 5I-, 716, 10/6. 12/6, 15/ 18/ 21/- and upwards. Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, and a large stock of ARTIFICIAL WREATHS. Good variety of ROSE TREES and SHRUBS. Telegraphic Addrm-Boulton, Merthyr. Nat. Telephone, No. 122. I Dead & Disabled Horses & Cattle PROMPTLY REMOVED. Ja Boulton sons) LICENSED Horse Slaughterers, TREBEDDAU FARM, MOUNTAIN HARE, MERTHYR. BRANCHES AT Sirhowy Inn Stables, Sirhowy, AND Castle Inn Stables, Aberaman. R. COUND JENKINS, C.E., ARCHITECT & SURVEYOR, I' ASHVILLE, CEFN COED. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, BILLS OF QUANTITIES AND ESTIMATES ACCURATELY(PREPARED. R.C.J. was for 14 years Engineer and Surveyor to the Vaynor and Penderyn Rural District Council. j Nat. Telephone—0170. 1 Telegrams—" Qpnad Jenkins. Oefa Ooed. -=- HOW TO SAVE MONEY! ESPECIALLY FURNITURE BUYERS. HERE 18 YOUR OPPORTUNITY » No paying fancy prices. Come to the People's Shop, toe Largest in Monmouthshire. All Goods sold for casfi. You get sterling value. I ova HARRIS'S EMPORIUM, The Market Hall, Newport, and 3, 4, 5, 6, Market Buildings. ALSO Market Arcade, Dock-st., Newport. Solid Oak Dining-room Suites, £ 4 15s. Od. Solid Oak Bedroom Suites, S4 15s. Od. Solid Oak Sideboards. £3 15s. Od. Dining Tables, solid Oak, 29/6. Mirrors, solid Oak Frames, 22/6. Massive Bedsteads with bedding complete, 22.109. Handsome all Brass Bedsteads, JE2 12s. Od. You can see why the People come to Newport.. Money Saved is Money Earned. All Goods- delivered free. You do not pay fancy prices. Harris' Emporium do not employ Agents. No Bad Debts or Loasec. You get highest value every time. Prompt Free Delivery by Motor to your door. Mr. J. W. BAKER, (priiacipal Violiu in Mr. GWILVM Lswie. Orchestra) Gives LESSONS on Violin Playirig At own or Pupil's residence. ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED AS SOLOIST OR OTHERWISE FOR CONCERTS, ETC. lot TraMs. ADDKISS 17, PONTMORLAIS WEST, MERTHY (Near Drill Hall). T. PRICE DA VIES, (Late W. Price and Davies.) I BONE-SETTER, HAS REMOVED TO 8, PARK PLACE (3 Doors above I Theatre Royal), MERTHYR. 1 MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS SATURDAYS, at th" sbovo address ,,1" stt; MAHiirr TAVKU.N% A IDCKDABE, every TUES- DAY from 10 30 a.m. tn 4 j».*<« aud CARPKSTKKS ARMS Pqhth, eveiy huksDax {row 11.30 a.r». to 5.30 p,tu..

I G. W. R. EXCURSIONS. I I LUDLOW RACES. j Thursday and Friday, April 21 & 22# 1 DAY TRIPS TO BKOM FIELD I (FOR THE RACECOURSE). i Leave Aberdare 8.56 a.m., Merthyr I tain Ash 9.6. Pontypool (Clarence-street) 9.58: 8 Pontypool Road 11.10, Abergavenny 11.25 a.m. | Return at 5.10 p.m. I Final Tie (Association) English Cup at Crystal I Palace, NEWCASTLE UNITED v. BAR.VSLET. j Friday Night (Saturday Morn.) April 22 I TO LONDON I FOR 1, 2, or 3 DAYS. ■ Dep. a.m. DAY TRIP. | Aberdare mm a Mountain Ash 2.20 I a j S Merthyr 2.0 f 8 /m | Quakers' Yard 2.40 details sco bills or send postcard to | •tations or offices. i'ontyiiool Road Station, | 1 Telephone, 192 Telegrams, Upstone, Ponty- 8 fy pool Road." 9 II JAMES C, INGLIS, General Manager.

torth Glamorgan Welsh Cojrgresationalists. DECREASE IN MEMBERSHIP On Monday, the quarterly meetings of the North Glamorgan Welsh Congregationalists were held at Rhigos. On Monday evening preaching services were held, the Revs. R. T. Williams, Ynysgau, Merthyr, and E. Olwern Evans, Bediinog, preaching to large congre- gations. Oh Tuesday morning, the annual conference was held, presided over by Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Sbilo, Aberdare, and amour; those present were:—Revs. E. Wern Williams, Nebo, Hirwain, secretary; T. W. Jones, Aber- cynon H. P. Jenkins, Saron, Aberaman J. Bowen Davies, Abercwmboi; Thomas Anthony, Abercurwboi; James Jones, Cwm. dare; J. Grawyn Jones, Ebenezer, Trecynon J. D. Reesi Salem, Robertstown; E. Aman Jones, B.A., Merthyr Vale; J. T. LI. WiHiams, Ebenezer,- and Jacob Thomas, Tabor, Cefn- I coedcymmer; E. Olwern Evans, Bediinog; Peter Price, B.A., Bethania, Dowlais; M. R. Rees, Brynsion, Dowlais; J. D. Jones, Aber- ¡ canaid; William Evans, Salem, and R. T. Williams, Ynysgau, Merthyr; Isaac Bevan, Miskin Jeremy D. Jones, Soar. Mountain Ash T. Thomas, Nbddfa, J. T. Rhys, Bethany, and J. Henner Thomas, Godreaman, Cwmaman; T. B. Mathews, Penydarren; Sam Williams, Penrhiwceiber; J. R. Salmon, Pontlottyn M. Irwyn Thomas, Libanus, and David Phillips, Tabernacle, Treharris; D. Ffrwdwen Lewis, Trelewis; H. R. Howells, Ynysboeth; H. A. Davies, Tudor-terrace, Aberdare W. J. Row- 1and, Mount Pleasant, Hirwain Messrs. R. Morgan, Aberdare, treasurer; Rees Evans, John Jones, David|Davies, W. Thomas, Morgan John, Aberdare; J. MacArthur, Bargoed; T. Morgan Castell, Rhigos: Councillor Isaaq Edwards, Deputy Mayor of Merthyr; Coun- cillor John Davies, Dowlais; D. D. Williams;" Merthyr ex-Inspector John Evans, Aberaman W. E. Thomas, Trecynon; Ishmael Harries, Mountain Ash; J. Roberts, Penrhiwceiber; James Evans, Yay3ybwl, &c. Rev. Peter Price, B.A., Dowlais, introduced the service. Rev. J. T. LI. Williams, of Cefn- cocdcymmer, was received a member of the Association on a letter of transfer received from the Liverpool and Manchester and District Congregational Association. Rev. Peter Price, B.A., of Dowlais, introduced to the meeting Mr. W. Meurig Thomas, a young roan who had commenced to preach in his church, and Rpv. T. Thomas, Noddfa, introduced Mr. PhilJip Jones Nicholas, who had commenced to preach at his church. Both young men were heartily welcomed to the meeting. Letters of transfer were granted to the Revs. D. Eurof Walters, late of Merthyr, on his removal to Swansea tc become representative for South Wales of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and to J. T. Rhys, Bethany, Godreaman, who is about to leave to take charge of the English Congre- g^ipnal Cbur<?hHat Rfr^&ngs, Sw^asea. Mr.

1 |The "WELDED" PREMIER & IA NEW IDEA IN | CYCLE CONSTRUCTION. 1 £ ^An entirely new method H of frame construction is Sj A employed in the PRE- MIER "WELDED" MODEL- By the new K and exclusive Premier SKIW process of welding each Tube to the other, an lISfwM steel frame with in- destructible joints is W^lltisSSl Pr°duced, Unsightly ff/ lugs and brazed joints are discarded, al Altogether, the Weld- OWjf j ed" model is lighter, M i stronger, and of smarter 'WL Jk appearance, than machines made on the old method. Without doubt, the new M. model, which is finished in green and S lined in 22 carat gold, will bereceived a with interest by all cyclists. ■ The price of this jnodel, equipped with 9| Sturmey Archer 3-Speed Gear, is f| £ 9:9:0 1 Write to-day for »peci*l Welded Booklet B and Catalogue. S PREMIER CYCLE Co., Ltd., 9 •» COVENTRY. i Local Agent, j. LEWIS, 1 High-St., Penydarren, Merthyr. I

Merthyr Education Authority.: COST OF COUNTY AND BOROUGH SCHOOLS. CONVERSION OF CYFARTHFA ÓASTLØ TO BE PROCEEDED WITH. Aid. Enoch Morrell presided at a steetize of this Authority on Wednesday. J A letter was read from the Board of Ed tion approving of the plans and specifica.tion. forwarded to them for the conversion of a por* tion of Cyfarthfa Castle into a secondary scho and urging that the work should be proceed with with all possible despatch.—Mr. T. 4 Harvey (Borough Engineer) said that in tha course of a few weeks everything would W ready for inviting tenders. — The Chairman moved that tenders be invited as soon as Mr* Harvey was ready-The Mayor (Coun. F. T4 James) seconded, and congratulated the Choir4 man upon having carried the conversion schema through.—The proposition waa carried. Aid. Andrew Wilson referred to a statement made by Coun. W. Lewis (Treharris) at t last meeting of the Sites and Buildings Conil mittee as, to the comparative cost of schools the Borough of Merthyr and in tho eountW Mr. Lewis had stated that the schools in thd Borough compared unfavourably with rehoelll under the Glamorgan County Council, and thai education in the Borough cost 25 per cenM mora than in the county. That was not coH rect. Official figures supplied to him, and which were accessible to Mr. Lewis, showed that taking twenty-five modern schools in th4 county, the co3t p?r head was £ 16 19s. 7d., » compared with £14 8s. 7d. in the Borougbj The latter calculation was based upon the cost of seven schools recently, ejected, viz,. Edward^ ville, £ 15 lis. 9d. per b&d, Woodlands, 9s. Id. Georgetown (two schools), £ 14 3s. 2d. | Aberfan, .£14 14s. 2d. Heolgerrig, £ 18 0s. 3d. J Troedyrhiw, £ 12 4s. 7d.—Coun. W. Lewis [611 plied that what he said at the committee wa4 that the difference between a Is. 6d. education rate in the county and a 2s. education rate i4 the Borough was 25 per cent., and that Mer" thyr schools were-more costly than schools uOj der the County Council.—Aid. Wilson said h# „,4»fd proved otherwise. j

RUPTURE Stoart FlMter-Pftd C-. *6-47, She* i fffj D»*r Sirs,—It ftlmoit Impeerihl* for mt to rie*orib« this troBdtrfttl lllfffrj which th« PLASTKU-PADS gart BkJ' after with a aruei raptorc tfnjlSr 2T for oyer eifht team I »m glad to A\ that I Jo not lh* sliffhttot v&ftnt •( the mature «vea when ei-ashiug or hiskrr lifiine,I fes\conTine«d that th. PLASTK1VPADS h dd where aad trti* treatment* failed. Ple»*e thie tetter for 'he htnefitof otM* your*. CHARLES COUCHMAN. STUART'S PLASTER-PADS painful truss, beicg ftelf-adhesire they hold tB* rupture in ptaee without »trat** Imrklea, or tprinffi—cannot I P ,(fr so e%a~>t chafe or preM a*ai»* jy Mf? I the pel Tie bone. The padf ■jMw I tain a wonderful medicine whlcl flSji y-J is kept constantly in coot* 'therebyouring themo*t ob»tin**J I caeee. Thoturandi h*re I BiTcJrnr^ fully treated thems«lvee witHogf L p*'tnrt0 I hindrance from work and in the prifacr o* X NOV, 4, I home. Soft ae relTet—easy to applr—inexf^,# 1 »ive. Write to-day, and "Trial 'l'reateio*»'J» iDlaTTI. — Interesting i0°zZ; ■RIAL OF TREATMENT "TiiAsxaa-p-ui co.,Dl4 kavi Lop" -&Ct. t

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE ,r, WK guarantee that our 1Backache Pills are equal to any fold at 2/9. Try them. Tilit BEST way to take Cod Liver Oil is with Extract of Malt. 1/3 ami 2It' Jars. A Pair of 5/6 or 7/6 Spectacles will assist your sight, and give pleasure in reading the news of the day. Note the iidurr-s-T..JKXiaNs, Chemist and Optician, Pont- morlais. The Best Shop tor New Garden Seeds. J. T. DOCTON. Plumber. Oasfitter, House Decor- ;ttor. I'aperlaii,-iii,- I-?, Hish-strcct. Merthyr. All Repairs attended to at the shortest notice. A Staff of Experienced Workmen regu- larly e.nipieyed. Estimates free. Piipcrhangings from ?d. )>er piecc; numerous job lots greatly under cost pi ice. TJTFRK'S A BUDGET of Virtues, Perfection of Fit, Sound, Hard-wearing Materials, combined with Kle- jratu'e and Exclusive Style in every pair of Boots or Shoes' .von purchase at W R. WIT,I.IAMS' IP)OOT !>RPOT, Hifrh-street (opposite Lipton's), Merthyr. Sole Aprenf for "K." "Dr Jaeger's," "Queen," and ."Lotus" Boots anO Shoes „ SEED POTtTOFS AND GARDEJ SSEDS.—The best varieties, suitable to this district. Quality right; price right. Gilleland & Sons, Brecon- road Merthyr. "JUDAS AIACCAB.F.US."—Drill Hall, Merthyr, Thursday 21st, by Park Choral Society. Con- ductor, Mr. Dan Davie;. BEAN AND PEA STICKS.—Send post card, or call personally, and order your sticks in time at Leonard & Raymond's Merthyr Timber Yard and Saw Mills, riymouth-road. Large stock of various designs in garden borders. THE Wor.KHOIISE.—Mr. D. J. Williims, the master, acknowledges with thanks receipt of newspapers and magazines from Mrs. Biddie, 4, Church-street; Mr. Evan Evans, Biyn-street and Mrs. Pragg, 17, High-street. 'CORRECTTO);rr, T. W. Lewis, solicitor, Merthyr and Pontypridd, appeared to prosecute at Mountain Ash police court, last week, in a case referring to damage to property, and not 1 1:1 Mr. Job a Lewis, of Pontypridd, as stated. P.C.'s SUCCESS.—P.C. Idris Davies, of the borough poiice force, has passed the Board of Trade examination for weights and measures. The question of his promotion to a higher grade will be considered at the next meeting of the Watch Committee. INQUEST.—An inquest on the body of John Thomas, of Nantygwenlth-street, Merthyr, found in the canal at Troedyrhiw, on the pre-, vious Wednesday morning, was held on Friday, before Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner. The facts of the cass were reported last week. Thomas was formerly a sergeant in the Manchester police force, and had retired on a pension. For some time past he was a lodge-keeper at Cyfarthfa, but the lodge was closed. The deceased had been on the lookout for light work. On Wednes- day morning he left the house at 5.30, and later his body was discovered as stated. The jury returned a verdict of Found drowned." MRS. PRICE, 14, Castle-street, Merthyr Tydfil, writing on the 27th March, 1910, says We have been using Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa for fourteen years and find it splendid. It is a thing missed at once in our house, and never a day passes without it because my brother does not drink tea, as it, gives him bad head- aches." Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa promotes tone and vigour to those who use it, and brings back roses'to the cheeks. The tired, languid feeling, which is the result of nervous exhaustion and brain fag, disappears when Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa (a packet of which can be obtained for sixpence) is daily used. This is owing to the great sustinent and vitalising powers which Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa so readily gives to those who use it regujfirly. WELSH LABOUR EXCHANGES.—Mr. KeirHardie asked the President of the Board of Trade, on Tuesday whether any decision had yet been come to on the question of establishing a central labour exchange for the mining areas of South Wales. Mr. Sydney Buxton said I have con- sidered the matter, and I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by establishing I a separate central labour exchange for the mining industry, but in the raining, districts where the exchanges, such as those at Merthyr and Pontypridd, may deal largely with miners, I am considering the possibility of setting aside a speciaJ registration room for miners. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the recent examin- ation, held at Cardiff, in connection with the London College of Music, Mr. T. W. Jones, 5, Farm-terrace, Heolgerrig, passed success- fully in pianoforte playing. He is a pupil of Mr. W. J. Edmunds, F.T.S.C., Penvdarreii.; "JUDAS MACCABÆus,On Thusday next, April 21st, at the Drill Rail, Mert-hyr. there wiil be a performance of one of Handel's' most popular works, "Judas Maccabseus," bv the Park Choral Society, under the baton of the veteran conductor, Mr. Dan Davies. Eminent artistes have.. been booked. The( ^oprano is Miss May John, R.A.M., of Cardiff,- who* is one of Mcrthyr's favourites. Madame ClyyS Ham- ,bly Spry,- although unknown to Merthyr [' audiences, is a. vei-y fine contralto, a,nd was a i winner at the London Eisteddfod. Mr. Todd .Jones, who is always very popular, has a very fine tenor voice while Mr. R. H. Humphreys, R.A.M.,is one of the most popular baritones in1 North Wales. No expense has been spared in engaging a first-class ore iiestra, which will lie under the leadership of Mr. Angle. The past record of the choir is a sufficient, guarantee that there is a great treat in store for all music lovers. The-singing is already of a very high order, and it will be advisable to be in early attendance to secure good scats, as the tickets have sold well, and a. crowded hall is expected. SUICIDE AT SWANSEA-ROAD.—On Friday i morning Ann Lewis, a widow, aged 61, living with her son and daughter, at 16, Oellideg, SwanRea-road, committed suicide by hanging. The deceased had for some time suffered from sleeplessness and had a weak heart. On Friday morning she rose early and got breakfast for her son, prior to his going to work. She went back to bed about 6 o'clock, telling her daughter to call her at eight o'clock. At that hour the daughter did as requested, but getting no reply she went to the bedroom and found her mother suspended from a beam by a Sandow developer round her neck, and she was apparently quite dead. At the inquest, on Saturday, the coroner, addressing a witness who ran to Heolgerrig to fetch P. C. Stephens, prior to the body being cut down, ridiculed the notion entertained by .7 many people that a body should not be cut down before the arrival of the police. Prompt action, he said, often meant the saving of life. It was stated that, the Sandow developer was 'used by the deceased's son. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst tecaporariJy insane." 'I -SociAL TEA.-A social tea was held in con- nection with St. Tydfil's Well Church Debating Society, on Thursday evening last, when the lady-members provided the necessary pro- visions. The following ladies took part: I Misses Evans, Jones, Lewis, Edwards, Davies, Protheroe, Evans (Owaunfarren), M. Pryce, E. Pryce, M. J. Parry, M. Parry, M. J. Davies. and G. Williams. Tea was followed by a short entertainment. The president (Mr. David Davies)" who presfded, said he was sony that the class bad drawn to a close for the summer months, and expressed his desire that all I members would turn up again next winter. Mr. Thomas (Cyfarthfa Castle), in a very appropriate speech, pointed to the good resulting from debating classes for the cultivation of knowledge and the bringing out of young men in speaking. Mr. Taylor also spoke. Miss H. A, Davies sang Tit for tat." which was received .with loud r,ppla,use. Mr. Lee, as Bill Sykes, the artful dodger," also delighted the company. Mr. Jenkins sang Good Spirit," and Mr. Fred Lewis recited. Mr. Hill, who sang On Board the liingaroo.' was encored. Mr. Rice and Mr. Robert Jones spoke, after which Mr. Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the secretary, which was seconded bv Mr. Lee and carried. Mr. Roger Williams (the patriarch of St. Tydfil's Roger Williams (the patriarch of St. Tydfil's Well Church) proposed a vote of thanks to the president, to whom, lie said, they, were all greatly indebted for starting the class. This was seconded by Mr. W. J. James and carried with loud applause.

-n_ JACKSONS' LIMITED—Messrs. Jacksons Ltd., High-street, have just started a new department. They are now supplying ladies' boots at a uniform price of 10s. (id. PHRENOLOGY.—Spiritual Temple, Tramroad- side North, on Thursday next, at 8 p.m., Mr. J. T. Docton will deliver his second lecture, subject: A study of Heads and Faces (illustrated), concluding with phrenological examinations from the audience. Silver col- lection. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, PENYDARREN.—The sale of work and jumble stall have been post- poned from the 18th inst., to Monday 25th ApriL Further information from the Vicar. HIGH-STREKT BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preacher next Sunday, the Rev. Gray Griffiths, Tredegar- viile Chapel, Cardiff. Services at 11 and G o'clock. SPIRITUALISM.—Reader, you are earnestly invited to attend Mrs. Jennie Crompton's inspirational address, at the Spiritual Temple, Tramroadside North, on Sunday and Monday next, commencing at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday at 7.30 p.m. For particulars see advertisement. PERSONAL:—At the Easter sports, at Brecon, in connection with Christ College, Mr. H. Spenser Davies, son of Mr. Davies, pork butcher, High- street, who is a student at the school, won a gold medal in the steeplechases, coming in a good first. PARISH CHURCH.—On Tuesday a quarter-peal of grand&ire triples was rung by the following members :—W. Morgan 1, W. Allen 2, W. Roberts 2, F Chave 4, F. Stedman 5, E. Thomas n. A. E. Slatter (conductor) 7, and J Smith 8. The peal was rung with the. bells half muffled, as a tribute of respect to the late Air. James Gray, who had been a faithful member of the band since the erection of the peal of bells 'in 1906. STEAM RpLLER OVERTURNS.—On Tuesday the ten-ton steam roller, the property of the Corporation, turned a completo somersault whilst at work between Troedyrhiw and Merthyr Vale, and the driver, Robert John Roberts, had a miraculous escape. Tho engine was working on the main road, on one side of which there is a big dip overlooking the sewerage farms. It seems that a. portion of the road gave way, and without a moment's warning the roller slid over the bank into the field below, turning completely over, and, singu- larly enough, alighting upon its fret." The driver, with great presence of mind, jumped off, and escaped with a severe shaking. So far as can be ascertained no serious injury was done to the roller. PHRENOLOGY.—On Monday last, at the Spiritual Temple, Tramroadside North, Mr. J. T. Docton delivered the first of a series of lectures on phrenology to an appreciative audience. The subject was How to read, character," which was dealt with in a very lucid and able manner, thus showing that the lecturer must have given very careful and earnest investigation to the subject. Numerous illustrations were introduced, showing the different traits of character depicted in the shape of the head, facial expression and general contour of the individual. At the close of the lecture members from the audience were invited to the platform to be phrenologieally examined, several persons accepting the invitation. The public examination gave great satisfaction. CHEAP CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH.—Mr. Edgar Jones, the Liberal member for Merthyr, asked the President of the Local Government Hoard, on Wednesday, whether he could arrange so that'children in elementary schools who are candidates for entrance scholarships of secondary schools might obtain the eheap certificates of birth under the Elementary Education Acts, and whether he could prevent registrars from demanding, as they do at present, a fee of 3s. 0d.—Mr. Burns The statutory provisions on this subject refer to elementary education, and consequently legislation would be necessary to secure the object which my hon. friend has in view. The fees at present paid to registrars are fixed by statute. CILSANWS GOLF CLTTB.—The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Bush Hotel, Merthyr, on Friday last. Mr. Welland, the pro." reported that seven greens had been laid, and before Whitsun three additional natural greens would be playable. Members who have played over the course expressed themselves as very pleased with it, and increased play will bring the turf if to still better condition. The follow- ing matters were discussed :—The desirability or otherwise of having a formal opening of the course, the laying out of the ground attached to the golf-house, and the providing of refresh- ments for members and also lockers for their use at the golf-house. The treasurer (Mr. T. Gilbert Evans) submitted a balance sheet showing a smaller expenditure than was antici- pated, and the average cost per green conse- quently worked out at a. low figure. It is requested that intending members shall send in their applications for membership, with subscriptions (ladies, 15f! gentlemen, £1 10s.) within the next three weeks, to the Secretary, Gwynfa," The Walk, Merthyr. BETHESDA.—On Sunday the quarterly meet- ing of the Sunday School, in connection with Bethesda. Chapel, was held. A programme had been arranged by Messrs. Williams and Joseph Davies. The chairmen were the Rev. J. Jones (pastor), and Mr. Daniel Davies, superintendent of the school. The items were as follows :— Recitation, Edith Vaughan recitation, Islwyn Maddocks solo, Doris May Evans duet, Master John and Harry Hughes: solo, Master Howell Davies; recitation, Phyllis Maddocks; solo, I Lena Davies; recitation, Mr. Daniel Davies solo, Master Islwyn Evans recitation, Rosie England; recitation, Lucy Vaughan; solo, David Jones; recitation, S. Davies solo, Rosie Evans; quartette, Ed. Jones and friends solo, Mr. D. W. Bvans recitation, portion of Scripture, by Mr. Willie Rees solo, Mr. Johnny Evans; solo, Miss Roberts; solo, Mr. Dd. Haman. Testaments were presented to four scholars who had left the church and school to go to Troedyrhiw, for faithful attendance. The recipients were grandchildren of Mr. Thos. Thomas, Penry-street. The financial state. ments of the Sunday School were read by the secretary, and were satisfactory. The accom- panists were Messrs. Gwilym Lewis, D. W. Davies, Dd. Hughes, and Willie Rees. On Sunday evening, at Bethesda Chapel, fifteen young people were received members by the pastor.

D. D. Williams, Merthyr, was elected to represent the quarterly meeting on the Board of the y I London Missionary Society. The following were appointed to represent the quarterly meeting on the Welsh Congregatianal Union Committee :Rev. J. Thomas, Soar, Merthyr4 the hymnal committee; Rev. W. Evans, Salemi Merthyr, the literature committee; Rev. J. W, Price, Troedyrhiw, the temperance committee I Mr. D. D. Williams, Merthyr, the Gronfa. On the motion of Councillor John Davies (Dowlais) it was resolved to support the Minority Report of the Poor Law Commission. A letter front the Rev. T. Powell, Cwmdare, in reference to scholarships for the Summer School, on terrk, perance teaching, was ordered to be laid on the table. The Committee on the diaconate and the support of the ministry Nv, "oferred back to the committee to report on further The Treasurer's report was satisfactory, buta unfortunately, the statistical returns were th< reverse. The figures submitted by the Rev. W. B. Mathews, Penydarren, were as follows« Nc. of churches, 57; schoolrooms not attached to chapels, 21; manses, 6; graveyards, 161 number of members, 13,683, a decrease of 448 f deacons, 503, decrease 19 scholars in Sundaj Schools, 12,677, decraese 744; teachers, 132(\ decrease 65; number of adult temperance societies 8, a decrease of 3; juvenile temperance societies and bands of hope, 40, a decrease of 5t The total receipts during the year amounted 1;4 £ 18,447 15s. lid., while £3,535 13s. Ilid. ot the debts on the chapels, etc., had been paid offl There was an increase in the value of the Church property of £7,071 18s. 5d. One new, chapel had been built during the year, three schoolrooms had been erected, one vestry and one manse. The committee which has charge of tha mattef of the late Alderman Williams's will reported that although the case in the Court of Chancery had now been decided in favour of their con- tention, they had not yet realised any of the money. The question was left in the hands of the committee to deal with. Rev. E. Wem Williams, Nebo, Hirwain, waC elected chairman for the forthcoming year, and the Rev. J. Sulgwyn Davies, Siloh, Aberd was appointed to assist him with the secretarial s duties. This close the morning conference, aftes which the ministers and delegates were enter- tained to luncheon by the Church at Rhigos. 4 Rev. J. R. Salmon, Pontlottyn, introduced the afternoon meeting, and an able address on Thomas Llewelyn, of Glyneithinog," was delivered by Mr. James Evans, of YnysybwU Mr. Evans-said that Glyneithinog was situate about two miles from that spot, near Cwm. gwrach. The old house was now a barn, a new house havnig been erected some 63 years agoa In Glyneithinog, too, Rossefc Beynon (Asaph Glan Taf) was born. The paper gave the facta of the history of Thomas Llewelyn, as they are chronicled by Malkin, in his Tours in Wales," and in Hanes Morganwg," by Dafydd Morganwg. He, however, said that the sugges- tion made that Thomas Llewelyn was at one time Rector of Vaynor was not correct, as it was almost certain that he was never ordainedj Although he was licensed to preach by Arch- bishop Grindal, of Canterbury, the ordained ministers of the Established Church objected to his being so licensed, which, of course, they would not have done were he an ordained clergyman. He referred to his presence at the Eisteddfod at Llandaff, in the sixteenth centuryi and quoted some of his englynion. He alao dealt with the question of his translation of thfl Bible into Welsh. i A sermon by the Rev. Sam Williams, Pen* rhiwceiber, on True ideals of God and theit practical effect upon life," followed, and on the motion of Rev. J. Grawys Jones, Ebenezer. Trecynon, a vote of thanks to Mr Evans fof his paper and to Mr. Williams for his sermon was proposed. This was seconded by RevJ H. P. Jenkins, Saron, Aberaman. On the motion of Mr. Ishmael Harries, Mountain Ashj a vote of thanks was accorded to the ehairmaju In the evening Rev. E. Aman Jones, BJL4 Merthyr Vale, and the Rev. W, Evans, Salesty Merthyr, preached.