... THE SHOE TRADE. -The Old Police Station has been taken by Mr. North, whose increase of trade demands larger premises. The manufacture of his celebrated water- tights will now proceed with vigour; the benefit will be felt by several of the sons of Saint Crispin, as some new hands have been put on in the Market-street emporium. IMPROVEMENTS Now GOING ON.— At the Freemasons' Arms, Host J ones ...

... THE PERMANENT E xposiTiON.—Between W and Y. The earliest tubular bridge, the bridge of the nose. What is better than a promising young man ?-A paying one. How do we know that Pharaoh was a cavpontor ? Because he made Joseph a ruler. What is the difference between a baby and a great coat?—One you was, and the other you wear. Prentice says, The only poetry a handsome girl ap- preciates is ...

... THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION. On Tuesday morning the Assistant Boundary Commis- sioners, Lieut.-Col. E. Reilly, C.B., R.H.A., and J. L. Johnstone, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, of the Western Cir- cuit, visited Merthyr, for the purpose of inquiring into the Boundaries of the Borough with the view to ascertain whether the Boundaries should be enlarged so as to in- clude within the limits of the Borough ...

... EBENEZER, TWYNCARNO.—On Wednesday last Thank- giving services were held at this chapel in the morning, afternoon, and evening, which were presided over by the Rev. J. Lewis the minister. They were well attended. PENUEL CHAPEL.—On Monday last Thanksgiving meet- ings were held at this place of worship under the direction cf the Rev. J. Jones (Mathetes), the minister, and were well attended ...

... TUESDAY.—{Before J. C. Fowler and R. H. Rhys, Esqrs.) DRUNKENNESS. James Buckley was charged with being drank and riotous in Commercial-place, on the 3rd of September.— P.C. Evans proved the case, and the prisoner was fined 5s. and costs, ill default, seven days. —— William Thomas, for a similar offence in Commercial-street, on the 3rd ultimo. —P.C. Evans proved the case, and he was fined 7s. ...

... -Be David and James Beynon. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a _L™ Meeting of the Creditors of David Beynon and James Beynon, of the Welsh Harp, Aberdare, in the County of Glamorgan, Spirit Merchants, Brewers, and Beer Sellers, trading in co-partnership, under the style or firm of D. & J. Beynon, who were adjudicated bank- rupts on the 20th day of May last, and the proceedings in which ...

... GREAT WESTERN COLLIEKY. —We understand that, owing to the slackness of trade and the scarcity of orders, a con- siderable number of hands belonging to this pit will be discharged. PONTYPRIDD BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 18G7. The fortnightly meeting was held to-day. Present W. Perkins, Esq., chairman W. Prichard, Esq.; Rev. D. W. Williams; Messrs- Francis, Mail.licks, Peun (vice ...

... THAT the next election will be a severely contested one there are few so bold as to doubt. Not that it is ex- pected that many candidates will come to the poll, for there will, probably, be no more than three or four at the utmost, but the race will be a hotly contested one, and between the second and third it will be very severe. As usual, before such contests, there are many expres- sions ...

... (From the RAILWAY NEWS.) THE NEATH AND BRECON AND BRECON AND MERTHYR RAILWAYS. Wales has been, in the matter of the railways, the great battle-ground of finance companies, and in almost every part of the Principality are to be seen thickly strewn the traces of the late severe monetary crisis, which brought their procedings to so sudden and so lamentable a close. Every finance company which ...

... HENRY RICHARD'S return as the leading mem- ber for Merthyr should occupy the attention and mgage all the plannings of Dissenters, until the election has taken place. During the long even- ngs of the coming winter, the teachers of Sunday whoola, and the most inquiring youths in the rarious congregations, might get up periodical meet- ings for the purpose of enlightening the public in the ...

... ADDRESSED TO THE EDITOR. The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. MR. BRUCE'S BANTLING. SiB,—The above applicable term I have seen used by Archdeacon Denison 11l reference to Mr. Brace's latest at- tempt at legislating on the subject of Education. The term is by no means an unctious one, but most likely it will breathe digust into the breast of Mr. Bruce, and ...

... THE PUPPY'S ELYSIUM.—Barking. What is smaller than a. mite's mouth ?—It's tongue. A NEW READING.—Uneasy lies the head that lacks a crown. I'll drop in as I pass, as the rain said to the open skylight. I'm a'tickler friend to you, as the snuffsaid to the nose. Marriage is like money—seem to want it, and you never get it. Why is the letter T like your noBe ?—Because it goes before you (U). ...