The Merthyr Express

GO FOR YOUR HOLIDAY by the —' I ^01 Holiday Line.' ——————————————.—— i EXCURSIONS for a fortnight of less, etc. ( Pamphlet {jiving fall particulars of holiday I Excursions obtainable at stations or offices free. JAMES C. INGLIS, General Manager. PADDINGTO.N ST A R ION, W. -1 j PADDINGTO.N ST A R ION, W. -1 —m—mmmJ

Bad News for Merthyr. Merthyr is faced with a gloomy outlook, for it is stated that Cwm Pit, which form one of the Cyfarthfa Collieries belonging to Messrs. Craw- shay Brothers (Limited), is to be closed at the end of the year, the coal having practically been worked out. Several hundred men will that be thrown out of employment. It is stated, however, that ere long a new shaft will be ready to work coal on the side of the hill at Abercanaid, which will more than compensate for the closing of the Cwm Pit, and give employment to many more men.

F ^■% <» « *» <«. «. «» ■»• | JOHN WILLIAMS| I FOR THE DAINTIEST OF I Xmas New Year Presents I .1«' | The Lucky Wedding Ring Depot, The Arcade, Merthyr. ij .a" GOOD CLOTHES! e foa A COLD SWAP dUBING THK BESPOKE TAILORING -OF- MORGAN BROTHERS, 136, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. i ..8ay Good Clothes.-Have them made for yon.—The other sort don't satisfy while you wear them. and they don't laat.-All the advantages are in favour of GOOD CLOTHES. Warm Oy«vooat« • from 37/6 Extra Warm Salts 45/ ALSO —————— WE ARE LADIES' TAILORS I FOB FASHIONABLE COATS & SKIRTS. 3EIntrag and Caps- Make Excellent Presents for Gentlemen. We have a choice which is all that's new in design* and all that's good in quality. I WARM FLANNEL SHIRTS AND UNDERWEAR. GLOVES. HOSE, I TIES, COLLARS, HANDKERCHIEFS, MUFFLERS, Etc. 0 tele Agents Mr J. PECK & 00.'t Socialities tar Butchers and Prevision Dealers. f .L HOWFIELD & SON, THE MERTHYR CONFECTIONERS, Are now showing in their Wholesale Department a Fine Assortment of I I FILLED NOVELTIES FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL. r FOR PRIVATE. CASH ADVANCES APPLY TO ALBERT E. CASH, I, UPLANDS CRESCENT, WALTER ROAD, SWANSEA. LOANS GRANTED upon BORROWERS' OWN NOTE OF HAND, without Sureties or Bill of Sale. MONEY SOCIETIES I are all very well in their way, but Borrowers from these Societies must be prepared to find two, three, or more Sureties. So "by the time a Borrower has asked his friends and relations if they ■will sign with him for a Loan, and by the time the Officials and Committee hare considered his Application, whether he obtains the Loan or not, he may as well hare sent the Crier round the town to tell the people he has been trying to, or has, borrowed money, as the case may be. Vi But there are some people with a certain amount of self-respect, who do not care about having their private affairs discussed generally. They will say If I cannot have a loan upon my own Mote of Hand, I will not borrow at all." This is the class of Borrower I want. The Borrower ,Who will try and find two or three Sureties I do not want. I am prepared to lend to any respectable person any sum, from £ 10 upwards, upon his own tiimature, and without Bill of Sale. All matters are kept absolutely private. I trade under my own name, and give all applications personal attention. FUSTWR, PLRTxcrLARs Fiazz. ALBERT E. GASH, 6, Uplands Crescent, Walter Read, Swansea. ¥ FIRST IN 1842.. FOREMOST STILL. THOMPSON & SHACKELL, Limited, Are, therefore, the right people to see when you want a PIANO or ORGAN, More than 50,000 Instruments have been sold by us, with satisfaction to onr customers and credit to ourselves. Any make of instrument supplied. Half-a-jjuinea, and a similar amount monthly spread over ajjeriod to suit own convenience will secure the delivery of a reliable LONDON-MADE HANO. 114, HIGH STREET, MERTHYR, I And at CARDIFF. SWANSEA. NEWPORT. PONTYPRIDD. LLANELLY » BRIDGEND. THOMAS BROS. IRONMONGERS, 130, High Street, Merthyr. "< £<fJ, ,'LJ?!¿:r" ;1 ;> III,' .¡ CALL AND INSPECT OUR LARGE STOCK OF LADIES' Dress Baskets, Saratoga Trunks, Gladstone Bags, AND ALL TRAVELLING REQUISITES. I X.OWE*T PRICES. J The Charm of a, Fine Piano is a subtle delight which the musical ear can easily appreciate, but it is impossible to realise it fully until you strike the resounding keys of a first-class instrument. If you drop in here you will easily realise this fascination, for my, Pianos are perfect. Yet their prices are very moderate. Frank Jelleyman, The ARCADE Music Warehouse, MERTHYR TYDFIL. g The New LIeOI I Bouillon Spoons I U Free to users of Lemco I Mfc Users of Lemco, the most highly con- I A centrated form of pure beef in the I mM w.orld, will surely hail this splendid ML offer with unqualified delight. |i| In Lemco you have an ever-Yaluable help in the making of scores of dainty and nutritious dishes, a priceless boon x 2 in the sickroom and, mixed with milk, ffl/yi a genuine help to growing children. Lemco Bouillon Spoons are as excellent in k A their way, as Lemco itself. They are IM|j specially designed by Elkington & Co., TUK Ltd., 22, Regent Street, S.W., and 73, fr. Cheapsi&e, E.C., in Standard Silver Plate. & A and guaranteed for 20 years. The superb ijjuij finish and distinctive pattern of these spoons MBy will add elegance to the most refined table. w To get Lemco Spoons FREE:— USeil 1 Spoon for coupons from x6.ors. Lemco, afid id. 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THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTIONS as they irrive, will be announced between the acts very night next week at the Theatre Royal, Merthyr. HIGH-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.—Preacher next Sunday, the Rev. W. Hussey Griffiths, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Services at 11 and 6 o'clock. SHILOH MISSION GUILD.—A very interesting meeting was held last Tuesday evening. Two excellent papers were read by Miss A. Williams and Miss Lillie Tudor, on Wireless Telegraphy and The Force of Example" respectively. There was a splendid attendance, and both papers were greatly appreciated. MERCHED Y DE.—The town branch of this Union held a successful entertainment last Friday night, at the Caedraw Mission Hall. A delightful programme was gone through, including the following :—Songs, Mrs. J. Beynon, Miss Sandbrook, Mrs. Wm. Harris, Miss Webb recitations,. Miss Williams (Dowlais), jjiss Hughes, Miss Paulette; dialogue, Miss, Jones and party. The chair was occupied by Mrs. Mann, president of the branch. BRECON-ROAD SCHOOL CANTEEN Cosrarrr-EE. —The committee acknowledge receipt of a chcque for f5, sent to the treasurer, Mr. T. A. Bowen, Brecon-road, from the members of the Loyal Cambrian Lodge of Freemasons, towards feeding the children during the Christmas holidays. Any donations or goods in kind will bo thankfully received by the secretary, Mr. Ivor James, 65, Brecon-road, or the treasurer. CURRENT POLITICS.—On Thursday week Mr D. Rowland Thomas, barrister, London (a native of Merthyr) delivered an address at the Merthyr Liberal Club, on Current Politics." Mr. F. A. Jones, President of the Merthyr League of Young Liberals, presided over a fair atten- dance. Mr. Thomas ably dealt with the present position of affairs in the political world, and severely criticised the manifesto which had been issued a few days previously by Mr. Keir Hardie. The Chairman also dealt with Mr. Hardie's manifesto, and said that many of Mr. Hardie's statements were, to say the least, ungenerous. Mr. Thomas was heartily thanked for his address. CTAJELIC LEAGUE CONCERT.—As will be seen from an advertisement elsewhere a concert is being promoted by the Gaelic League. The objects of the concert is to raise funds for the payment of a teacher to teach the Gaelic Language, It would be a great advantage to Irishmen and women to possess an acquaintance of their mother tongue, and to enter into the family of nations with a distinctive language and literature just as other nations have. The League embraces all creeds and classes it is to be non- political and non-sectarian. Star artistes of Ireland will perform at the concert. The president, the Hon. Wm, Gibson, who is an orator, is the son of the late Lord Ashbourn. MERTHYR BRANCH OF THE N.U.T.—The ordinary general meeting of the local association was held on Saturday morning, at Abermorlais Boys' School, under the chairmanship of Mr. Tom Thomas. There was a splendid muster of members. At the outset votes of condolence were passed in silence with Messrs. Alun Williams, Richard Davies and T. D. Williams, in their recent bereavements. After the minutes had been read and confirmed the nomination for the officers of the Union and Executive Members for Wales were taken, with the following result:— Vice-president, Mr. Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon treasurer, Mr. Hamilton Executive members, Miss Hannah Williams (Cardiff), Messrs. Rhys Nicholas (Cwmavon) and Evan Davies (Barry). Mr. T. T. Jenknis moved the following resolu- tion That the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Teachers' Association respectfully asks the Secondary School Committee that one of the examiners at the County School entrance exam- ination be a primary school teacher, working outsido the borough." Mr. Jenkins urged that this request was only fair and just, seeing that most of the pupils were from the elementary schools and therefore any criticism that was passed would be much more effective if one of the examiners were an elementary school teacher. He would well know the difficulties to be contended with.—Mr. R. G. Price seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.—The meeting was afterwards addressed by the vice- president of the Union, on very important topics in connection with the N.U.T. affairs. It was a convincing speech and full of interesting foots. Mr. Kemp moved a hearty vote oi thanks to Miss Cleghorn for her address, and Mr. E. W. Jenkins seconded the motion, which was carried en- thusiastically. CYFARTHFA CLERKS' DINNER.—On Saturday night the clerks at the Cyfarthfa office spent an enjoyable gathering at Pontsarn Hotel. Mr. Rushe, the host, provided a capital spread. Mr. J. E. Gecrge presided, and after proposing the loyal toasts a musical programme was, gope through. Mr. Ralph Livsey played feevdral horn solos, and songs were contributed by Mr. Geo. Daniel, Mr. R. B. Lewis, Mr. D. H. Jones, Mr. Edward Phillips, Mr. Harry Thomas, Mr. William Lewis and others. The visitors in- cluded Mr. Eugene Sullivan and Mr. D. 0, Evans, builders, who responded to the toast of "The Visitors," proposed by the chairman. Mr. Ralph Livsey amused the company by relating quaint anecdotes. A pleasant time was spent,. Mr. E. J. Powell was the accompanist. JUMBLE SALE. Ino Merthyr District Visiting Society's Annual Jumble Sale was held at the Market-square Schoolroom, on Monday. Nearly four hundred people from different parts of the district attended, and were well pleased with their bargains. The members of the Society heartily thank the friends who so generously responded to their appeal, for cast-off clothing and household goods. Mr. Sandbrook, Mr. Gunson, Mr. D. C. Harris, Mr. John (Brecon-road) Mr. Thomas (ironmonger), and Mr3. Rees (High- street) kindly sent carts and men to collect and convey goods to the sale. The following ladies attended :—Mrs, Perman, Mrs. Aubrey, Mrs. Howitt, Mrs. Prichard, Mrs. R. Thomas,' Mrs. Ballard Evans, Mrs. Miles Beynon, Mrs. Dunstan, Miss Austin, Mrs. Roland Lee, Mrs] Richards (Heolgerrig), Mrs. John Davies, Mrs. M. T. Williams, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Wm. Jones, Mrs. Jones (Alma-row), Mr?. Edwards (Courtland House), Mrs. Auckland, Miss Harris, Miss Jones (Bryntirion), Mrs. Berry Jones, Mrs. Hooper. Mrs. Coleman, Mrs: J. M. Jones and Mrs. Wills (hon. secretary). A PECULIAR Ponrr.—A month ago, at Merthyr Police Court, the Merthyr Overseers sued the owners of the Gwaelodygarth Estate for rates amounting to £"1 8s. 4d., including arrears. Mr. Gilbert Evans (assistant overseer) appeared for the Overseers Mr. J. T. Vaughau for the defendants. Mr. Vaughan said the property upon which the rates were levied had been non-existent for very many years. Mr. Evans contended that- the property was a g1;g,ble, gardener s cottage, etc., in the occupation "f Mr. John Plews, barrister. Mr. Vaughan said ihnt was not the property rated. Mr. Plews paid the rates upon all the buildings connected with his residence. Mr. Plews gave evidence and said the appellants would not listen to him, for he had told them that there was no property upon which to levy the rates demanded. The case wa.s adjourned for five weeks, a.nd Mr. Plews said that in the meantime he would take the overseers over the ground, and with the aid of the ordnance map show that there was no property to rate.-J-At the police court, on Tues- day, Mr. Vaughan said that the Overseers had not visited the property, and he was in the same position as before. He cited cases bearing upon the points ra.Í8ed.-The Stipendiary Magistrate after considering the case made an order for payment of the money demanded, but agreed to state a case. SOCIETY OF INCORPORATED ACCOUNTANTS.— A meeting of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire District Society of Incorporated Accoun- tants was held at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, on Wednesday, when. in the absence of the presi- dent (Mr. Walter Hunter), the chair was occupied by the vice-presideirt (Mr. J. J. David), who was supported by Mr. John Allcock (City Treasurer and Controller), Messrs. W. J. Bennett, R. A. Richards, Chas. A. Drinkwater (Cardiff), Mr. Wilson Bartlett (Abertillery), W.O. Price and Fred Reed (Newport) and a large number of members. Mr. G. E. S. Hcybryne, incorporated accountant, Newport, presented a comprehen- sive and technical paper on Printers' costs," in which he dealt with the various stages from the receipt of an order to the completion and despatch of the work to the customer, and the relation of the cost accounts with the financial books. He pointed out the immense importance to all manufacturers and printers in particular, of paying more attention to the matter of their costs, as in consequence of the greater com- petition in trade, it was absolutely impossible to arrive at favourable results from a trading point of view, unless this was done. In fact if an analysis were made of the various bank- ruptcies and liquidations of manufacturers, it would be proved that the larger percentage were due to the lack of proper cost accounts. An mteresting discussion followed, in which there took part •—Messrs. John AHoock," W. O. Price A. C. Evans, R. A. Richards, M. Wilson Bartlett, fJ. H. Walker, and F. A. Fooks, on the various points raised.—Mr. Heybyrae having replied :o the many questions raised during the din- cussion, he was, on the preposition of the shairmac, accorded a hearty vote of thanks. THE MONTH'S WARNING.- OC!C MORNINGS and h;n nights are here Watch your hui^s. ruembsr .LLOYD'S PECTORAL FRUIT BALSAM cures coughs, cUt the phJegro, warms the chest, and j itrengthen* the throat aod bronchia) tub?s. See you ebl it. • Take no imitation, 1/- per bottle. Sole Maker- H. M. Lloyd, Chemist, Victoria Street (opposite Market rs). AINON.—On Thursday evening a miscel* aneous meeting was held in connection with the Ainon Young People's Society. The meeting was well attended and Mr. T. H. Watts pre. sided. ( OLYMPIA SUNDAY CONCERT.—Last Sunday J concert at the Olympia was greatly appreciated by a. large audience. The spacious building was packed. The death-bed scene of Giovanni was a picture and scene never to be forgotten. The pictures were projected in fine style by tW operator (Mr. A. Davies), who never fails to produce the full photographic value of the pictures to the appreciative audience. UNITED MISSION SERVICES.—Mr. John Beynofl (Mc-rtliyr) addressed,, a large gathering at tW Temperance fptil.. on Sunday evening. Th< chair was occuni^flj* i»y the Rev. Mr. W'lliam1 (Ynysgau), who-* gave some very helpful sen' tences. Maste'i Trevor Morgan very sweetly rendered Why do you wait ?" fron Sanko) collection. The meeting next Sunday will be addressed by the Rev. Jacob Jones (Bethesda), and the chairman will be Mr. Hayward (PO morlais). A polo will be given by Miss Sa.t Thomas, Penydarren. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY.—On day evening, at the Vestry, the president of the Society, Rev. W. Rowland Jones, gave 30 exposition of tlie Fact of Christ," written by the Rev. P. Carnegie Simpson. The was very rich in thought. In the discussio" that followed the following took part Messrs. Wm. William;, Ebenezer Parry, T. j Lewis, Mattiiew Edwards and George J)a.vieØi Hearty thanks were given to Mr. Jones. WILL OF MR. WILLIAM DAVIES.—Mr. WiUianl Davies, of 44, Pontmorlais, Merthyr, grocer, who died on the 7th October last, left of the' gross value of £ 3,400 6s. 5d., with ni>* personalty £ 1,618 3s., and probate, dated l^to June, 1910, has been granted to his wido Mrs. Amelia Davies, and the Rev. JacoD Jones, of 6, Union-street, Merthyr, minister of the gospel. The testator left his watch and chain to his son, David Sydney Davies, and left his household and personal effects to hIS wife for life, and gave his son, John Edgar, the option of taking over his business prelest and he left the residue of his estate to his wif for life, and subject to her interest he left h froeholds, 1 and 2, Cross Keys-street. Merthyr and 75, High-street, Penydarren, to his daughter Gwendoline Kate, and the residue of his cstatf to his children in equal shares. MERTHYR CYMREIOYDDION SOCIETY.—-0° Friday evening, session 1910-11 was inaug^' rated "at Salem Chapel, when two excelle^* papers were read on the two of worthy sons, the late Mr. Rees Lewis, Y Fellteof and Tydfilyn," who half a contury ago wel1 a force in the poetical and literary circles the Principality. The task of doing justio* to theso noble characters was entrusted tel Mr. Ben Jones (Merthyrfab), and Mr. Ebene¡¡;6J Williams (Gwernyfed). Mr. Jones gave • character sketch of Mr. Rhys Lewis, and tracts from his works. Gwernyfed," in lengthy paper, gave instances of the poetical attainments of 11 Tydfilyn." During the even., ing, Madame Miles Beynon and Mr. W. O. Jones, rendered Cymric songs. Thanks the speakers and vocalists were accorded the motion of Rev. John Thomas, Soar, and seconded by 'the genial Alaw Tydfil. Thf president of the Society, Rev. Wm. EyaS, Salem, presided, and the large and appreciate' audience dispersed after singing the Welst National Anthem. GIFTS TO THE MUSEUM.— At a meeting of the Merthyr Miuscums Committee, on Friday, Isaae • J. Williams, the curator, reported that during last month the following gifts had beefl received, and it was agreed that letters of than}." be forwarded to the donors :—Bronze statuette* The Drummer Boy," by Mr. W. GoscoxnW John, R.A., presented by the artist two water* colour drawings and a pencil sketch, by PenrJ Williams, etching of Cromwell, oil painting ° Venice, Florentine bronze of a female head' Japanese bronze fiower-holder, and two carved ivory tusks, presented by Mr. J. H. JameS, Vaynor Cottage valuable Chinese bronze of the Ming Dynasty, and a large Chinese embroidered portiere, by Mr. H. W. Southey etching from Mrs. Harrison Godman, London) a stoat for the Natural History section, from Alfred Lewis, Talybont; a Soland goose, frotf Mr. Battram a white owl from Mr. T. Hort Ruthven, Cefn and a gannetfrom Lord Glanusk' The past month, said the curator, has been qUl a record for gifts. Through County John Morgan, Miss E. P. Hughes, of BarrY" offered a collection, subject to certain conditionS, of Japanese educational exhibits from tM Japanese Exhibition, at the White City, whicb were accepted with thanks. The total numbeJ of visitors for the month of October was 2,371. and the receipts £1 15s. 6d. SOUTH WALES FIRE BRIGADES.—The eleYent annjual meeting of the South Wales District 0 the National Fire Brigades' Union was held at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, Capt. D. (Cowbridge) presiding. The annual report snil financial statement, showing a balance in hanJ of £36 6s. 7d. on tho general account, and £15 5* on the special competition account, were adopted There are now 34 brigades, 96 officers, and l men affiliated to the district. The meeting decided to support the Central Council in theÍJ endeavours to get all the districts of the Uoiot represented in lining the streets at theCoronatioft Officers for the ensuing year were elected follows -.—President, Major-General Sir Iv0i Herbert, M.P. vice-presidents, Capt. Lindsay Mr. E. Williams, Mr. J. Colquhoun. Mr. n. S Lyne, Mr. William Evans, and Chief Constable Wilson (Merthyr); chairman, Capt. Till°y I vice-chairman, Capt. W. R. James (AbersychanX secretary and treasurer, Lieut. J. T. Edward^ Pentre hon. district surgeon, Dr. A. Garroo Thomas central council representatives, Capk D. Anderson (Abcravon), Capt. W. JoneS (Ferndale), and Capt. E. Thomas (Forth)» executive and touraament'eommittee, Capt. E-G' Makepeace (Pontnewydd), Capt. J. Davie* (Aberdare), Capt. E. Thomas (Porth), Capt. T. Jones (Bargoed), Capt. T. H. Richards (Ebb" Vale), and Lieut. H. S. Lyne (Newport). F ANCY DRESS CARNIVAL AT OLYMTIA RINK On Thursday evening last a carnival was heM in the spacious Olympia Rink, and credit is du< to the enterprising co-directors, Messrs. DavIe1 and Harris, for the manner in which the) catered for the skaters and spectators. Thl programme was carefully selected by Mr. W. Johns, whose genual personality greatly added to the pleasure of the evening. The programme commenced at 7 o'clock, and consisted of 23 items, made up of 11 arches, two-steps, waltzes barn-dances, competitions and confetti battle The first competition (waltzing) took place ai 8.20 and the prize was awarded to Mies Pric< and Miss A. Hughes. At 9.15 the grand march -took place, and the numerous couples evolved in serpentine formation, whilst the kaleidoscopic ;lanterns threw varied lights on the skaters, and the scene was really charming, being made uJ of picturesque costumes and uniforms. Imme- diately following came the two-step competitions the competitors having to skate in threes, and the prize was won by Miss Price, Miss Williams and Mr. Hunter. The third competition, thai of graceful skating, took place at 10 o'clock, and was won by Miss K. Davies and Mr. A. Harry. The prije for the most handsome costume wai won by Mrs. Pearson, of Thorneycroft, whosa impersonation was" La Cigarette," taken from Onida's novel, Under Two Flags." The most original costume competition was won by Misi Williams, as the Modern Huntswoman." Th. best advertisement competition was won by Miss Jones, as Black and White." The gents' competition far the most handsome costume wal won by Mr. B. Davies, as the Toreador." Mr. Gilbert Pearson won the prize for the most original costume (gents') competition, being attired as a Suffragette." The most humour- out cotsume competition prize was awarded Mr. Metcalf, as a "Scarecrow," His get-up wal really very funny, and deservedly won the prize, as the numerous spectators testified by their vociferous plaudits. The confetti battk concluded this very enjoyable evening's enter. tainment. The band, conducted by Mr. Cunnington, discoursed charming music during the evening, and spectators and skaters were loth to leave, so much had they enjoyed them. selves. The judging was carried out by Messrs. Ruther and Evans. The decorations, which added greatly to the appearance of the Rink. were arranged by the rink staff, and credit Î8 due to them for their artistic taste. Praise is also due to Mr. W. Johns for the excellent programme he provided, and the manner in which he conducted the evening's proceedings, assisted by Mr. W. Weeks. The knleidoscopio effects were skilfully introduced by Mr. Davies, electrician and mechanic. 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