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Merthyr Union Assessment Committee. EX ALD. D. EVANS AND THE OVERSEERS. RATING OF DOWLAIS GAS WORKS REDUCED. HOW SHOULD COLLIERIES BE ASSESSED? I The monthly meeting of this Committee was held at the Board-room, Workhouse, on Satur- day. There were present, Messrs. Rees Rees (chairman), Dd. Evans Merthyr), Wm. Harris, J. Rogers, Dd. Hopkins. Dd. Hughes, E Edwards, Dd. Evans (Hirwain), H Jones, and T. Andrews, with Mr. F. T. James (clerk), Mr. J. L. Morris (deputy clerk), and the assistant overseers. At the outset. Mr. Dd. Evans questioned the right of the Committee to hear appeals, as. he contended, there were no overseers for the borough of Merthyr.—The Chairman interrupt- ed the ex-Alderman, but Mr Evans continued Oh, I am in order. and perhaps if I go to Aber- dare I may find the same state of affairs (laugh- ter).—Mr. D. Hopkins: The old overseers are in office to-day.—Mr. Evans: They never were in office. I take objection against anything and everything you do. You don't understand the question (laughter).—The Clerk said that as he understood it the appointment of the overseers by the Corporation twelve months ago was in- valid.—Mr. D. Evans: Certainly.—The Clerk: Ergo, every rate made since that period is bad. But that does not concern this committee. Yo.u are a statutory committee dealing with appeals. And it seems to me, whether there is any basis in law or otherwise for Mr. Evans's contention that you cannot deal with the appeals before you, it is not for you to settle the question of validity of the overseers. Mr. Evans may, of course, object to vote on any questioD.-Mr Evans: It is a dangerous situation.—The Clerk: I do not say it is a dangerous position.—Mr. Evans: But you feel it (laughter).—The Chair- man We will take your objection, and now al- low us to go on. Later on, Mr. Evans ascertained that there were six overseers for the parish of Aberdare, that they were appointed by the District Coun- J cil.—Mr. Evans: Is there an order to elect six. —The Assistant Overseer: Yes, four overseers and two churchwardens.—Mr. Evans: I am pleased at that. It is a very important matter to me. Aberdare is in the same position as Mer- thyr.—The Assistant Overseer for Gellygaer said that six overseers were appointed there also, but he did not know of any order authoris- ing such appointment.—Mr Evans There are no overseers there. So practically the whole union i3 permeated with the same disease. — The Clerk: What's that, talkativeness'^ (laughter). —Mr. Evans next ascertained that four over- seers were elected for the parish of Vaynor, and he said this was the only parish right in law.— Mr. J. Rogers: Why didn't you raise the I question when you were an Alderman?—Mr. Evans: Everything comes in its time. DOWLAIS GAS WORKS. Aid. D. W. Jones, with whom was Mr. J. Lloyd Atkins, appeared in support of the ap- psal of the Dowlais Gas Company against their gross, and £1,100 rateable.— Aid. Jones said the facts upon which he relied were that in 1901 the total make of gas was 45 million cubit feet. of which they sold 36 or 37 millions.—Mr. D. Evans (Merthyr): How do you account for the difference?—Aid. Jones: You always get an enormous leakage of gas (loud laughter). The leakage in Dowlais is probably more than in other places on account of the heavy traffic in the works—a great number of our mains go through the works. The books of the Company proved his figures, he continued, and they had been accepted by the committee's expert. In 1908 they made 42 million cubit foet, and sold 33 millions.—Mr. Evans: And how do you account for that?—Aid. Jones: Wo are unable to account for it. Probably the older the mains are the more leakage we get. The Committee knew that gas was not now as popu- lar as it was, on account of the introduction of electricity, and the Traction Company were extending their mains all over the borough. The Corporation were adopting that light: they did not seam to care how much they paid for Ir, so that the consumption of gas for public lighting was a great deal less than hitherto. No alteration had been made in the price of gas, except that Messrs. Guest, Keen and Net- tlofolds paid a higher price under the Gas Company's new Act of Parliament; prior to that they used to get preferential treatment. —The Chairman: Is there any difference in your receipts for gas?—Aid. Jones: Very little. The revenue account is similar to the year be- fore. We charge 3s. 6d. per 1,000.—The Clerk said the point C was the large quantity of gas unaccounted for, which Aid. Jones put down to bad mains.—Aid. Jones said that up to 1907 the Company d:d not have an up-to-date meter. The books, he said, were bound to be correct. It, was within knowledge of some members that Messrs. Guest, Keen and Co. were extending their electric light.—On the motion of Mr. Ed. Edwards, the rating was reduced to £1.640 nrross and £1.000 rateable.—Mr. John Rogers; Mr. Evans did not vote (laughter). OTHER APPEALS. Mr. J. B. Evans, fruiterer, appealed against the rating of his shop at. 95. High-street, Mer- thyr. It was explained that the appellant's lease on the premises expired eighteen months' ago, and that he now paid £20 a year rent.— The assessment was based upon that figure. Mr. John Barry, Crawshay's Arms, Caedraw, was the next appellanfc.Th0 Assistant Overseer said he had visited the house, and according to the particulars supplied him the rating should be J637 gross and £30 rateable.—Mr. Barry said he paid Messrs. Buchan and Co. £20 a year rent. 30s. 6d. per barrel for two "X" beer, and £2 2s. a barrel for golden hops.—The figures were reduced as mentioned. Mr. Dd. Richards appealed against the rat- ing of his house and shop at Fox-street, Tre- harris, £20 gross and £6 rateable.—Miss Rich- ards said the rent was £1 10s. a month.—It was pointed out that the rates were in accordance with the rents, so that no reduction was made, —Mr. T. Andrews said that a. month ago this appeal was adjourned, and in the meantime the rate department issued a summons against Mr. Richards, which cost another 2s. 6d. He thought that a bit too smart, especially in view of the fact that an appeal was pending.—It was explained that the rates were paid when an appeal was made, and relief was given in the next rate. Mr. W. R. Price, Lamb and Flag, Aberdare. had given notice of appeal, £120 gross and JB96 rateable. Mr. Price did not appear, and the figures wers confirmed. RATING OF DOWLAIS WORKS. Mr. W. Harris gave notice of motion that a. valuer be appointed to re-value the Dowlais Works. He said that a few weeks ago he read that the Dowlais Works in Cardiff were double the rateable value of the works at Dowlais, and he thought if Dowlais Works were put upon a. just basis the local rates would not be so high as they were to-day. The Company paid half a million in profits, and they should pay their just share of the rates.—Mr. J. Rogers: Dowlais is only a small portion of Messrs. Guest, Keen and Nettlefold's undertakings.— Mr. Harris: It is a very big small portion. When it suits Guest, Keen and Co. they don't own certain works.—Mr. D. Evans: That is a matter for the overseers.—The Clerk: But you abolished them (laughter). THE RATING OF COLLIERIES. Mr. Augustus Davies urged that the time had arrived when all the collieries in the Union should be revalued, special regard being had to the price obtained for small coal.—The Clerk said he would obtain figures from other Unions. —Mr. W. Harris said that small coal was sold at 9s. and 10s. a ton.—Mr. John Rogers: No- thing of the kind.—Mr.-Davies said that when a certain collierv in Aberdare worked a thous- and.tons 600 would be paid for and 400 went to the Company, who got two or three sorts of coal out of that again.—Mr. Dd. Hughes said the cost of production was considerably more than formerlv.—The Clerk said that some commit- tees adopted a system of tonnage, but that was not a legal basis. Whenever the Committee had raised the assessment of collieries the companies affected appealed, and put in as one of their pleas that the Committee's basis was illegal, and experts were called who went into receipts and expenditure, which they said was fhe principle laid down by the courts. Every committee in the kingdom was handicapped be- cause they no knowledge, until witnesses were called by the other side, what the cost of the collieries were, as they had no power to inspect books. It was full time. said Mr. James, that the Government introduced a Bill giving a basis upon which collieries should be assessed —either upon receipts and expenditure, ton- nage or the royalty paid upon coal. The present. basis was most anomalous, and was not fair to the other ratepayers. RATING OF TELEPHONES. The Clerk said that the Board of Guardians had passed a resolution authorising the Com- mittee to appoint a valuer to value the tele- phones throughout the Union, but he mentioned that in 1911 the Government would take over the National Telephone Co.'s opbeern.—It was stated that in Aberdare the Company were rated (net) 15s. 1d. per mile. and in Merthyr £1 per mile.—No action was taken. SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION LISTS. Gellvgaer. total increase, £4,64$; Aberdare, decrease, £3,069 chiefly on coal (185,000 tons): Merthyr, total increase £4,529, of which 15s. was upon new property, and £2,11? upon the ooal • Vaynor, Rhi- gos, £134 5s.; Penderyn, £55 5s.

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I DOWLAIS. J. JEREMIAH, Plumber, Gas Fitter, and House Decorator, 5. North-street, Dowlais. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship and materials. A trial solicited. Also open to negotiate for the sale or purchase of property privately. Note the address, 5, North-street. Dowlais. I GREAT SHOW OF CLOTHING for Winter Wear at W. MORGAN DAVIES, U5. High-stroet, Dowlais. Boys', Youths', and Men's Suits in great variety. An inspection invited. llats, Cap, etc.. in the newest shapes. 'LINSE-VD COMPOUND' for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy. Of Chemists only, Old., l/l. 2/y. SHORTHAND.—On Friday evening a shorthand examination was he'd locally by the Incorpor- ated Society of Shorthand Teachers, and 25 of the students attending the Dowlais Classes, conducted by Mr. Tom Phillips, presented themselves. This is the first time this import- ant examination has been held in South Wales. One of the Dowlais students, Mr. Stanley Jones, sat for a 140 words per minute certificate. MUSICAL.—The following pupils of Ir Mcth Lloyd (Pencerdd Morlais), G. and L.T.S.C., passed successfully at the Periodical Exami- nation of the Tonic Sol-fa College, held at Merthyr:—Mr. W. W Evans, 10, Alma-street, in first and second stages of musical and ver- bal expression; and Mr. Wm. Henry Mor- gan, Gwladys-street, Caeracca., in first stages of harmony anaJvsis and musical composition. OBITUARY. — An old inhabitant of the place passed away on Thursday evening week, in the person of Mrs. Caroline Rees, Bristol House, North-street, at the ripe age of 78 years. The deceased was exceedingly active and alert for her time of life, and was out as recently the previous Monday, when she appears to have contracted a bad cold, to the effects of which she succumbed. A native of Talybonton, Usk. the late Mrs. Rees came to Merthyr to reside with her four sisters, upon the death of her parents. She married the late Mr. John Rees (son of Mr. Rees Roes, Victoria-sirect, Mer- thyr), who established himself successfully as a boot and shoe maker in the old Bristol House, High-street, and predeoeased her eighteen years ago. Her eldest son, Mr. Eusebrus Rees, suc- ceeded to the business, and she Ls also survived by a younger son, Mr. Rees Joseph Rees, with whom she lived up to the time of her death. The deceased was well known and greatly re- spected, and was in faithful membership at Elizabeth-street Presbyterian Chapeil, whose pastor (lk-v. T. Bowen) officiated at the fun- eral on Monday. There was a large and repre- sentative attendance, amongst the relatives being Dr. C. Biddle, JJ* (Charter Mayor of Merthyr), who was a first cousin of tho da- ceased. POPTITAR SATURDAY CONCERTS.—On Saturday night the concluding concert of the winter series was held in Bethania Chapel. In the un- avoidable lbsence of the Rev. Peter Price, Mr. John Rees occupied the chair. A recitation was given by Miss Doris Thomas entitlod pa's Letter," and a Welsh song by Miss Jane Llewellyn. Mr. Tom Phillips &ang "There is a Green Hill," and Miss M. A. Watts "Ora Pro Nobis" and "The Holy City." These items and brief readings were .il lust rated hy limelight dis- solving views. A Welsh dialogue entitled, "Eisieu Achos Seisnig," was effectively render- ed by a party from Moriah Chapel, Dowlais, and very much appreciated by the large number of Welsh people present. Two lecturettes, one on "The history of a pound of sugar from the plantation to the kitchen table," and the other on "The histoi-v of a loaf of bread," from the ploughing of the open field through its various processes until upon the breakfast table, were given by Coun. Isaac Edwards, who also gave a lectuce, illustrated by 50 beautifully coloured pictures, based upon Twain's interesting pilgrimage to the Mediterranean and the Holy Land, as described in his inimitable book, "The Innocents Abroad." There was a crowded at- tendance to hear the Merthyr Tydfil Municipal Cyfarthfa Band, under the eonductorship of Mr. G. F. Livsey, and it need hardly be said that the services of the band were loudly cheer- ed, and there will be an anxious expectance of a return visit. — A vote of thanks to all who had taken part in this work from the beginning was passed. The lantern was handled by Mr. Cynfelin Hughe3, and the accompaniments to the songs played by Mr. Willie PInlHps. ODDFELLOWS.—The quarterly meeting of the Dowlais District of Oddfellows (M.U.) was held at the "Cadair Ifor" Lodge-room, Royal Arm3. Pant-road, on Thursday, and was attended by Provincial Grand Master David Morgan, offic- ers. and delegates —P.P.G.M. Alfred Williams and P.P.G.M. Wm. Jones were appointed re- ceivers of cash, and the contributions amounted to —>24 16s. 7d.—It was decided that the annual subscriptions of two guineas each to the Mer- thyr General Hospital and Porthcawl Rest be continued; that the annual subscription to the South Wales and Monmouthshire Conference be paid; that P.P.G.M. William Price be the deputy to the Bradford A.M.C.; that P.P.G.M. Arthur Davios and P.P.G.M. Williams Price be the delegates to the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Conference to bo held at Cardiff on May 15t.-P.G. James Jones, permanent dis- trict auditor, gave his report, and wa. accorded a. vote of thanks for the same.—P.P.G.M. Dd. Evans and P.P.G.M. William Jones, lodge-book examiners, gave their report for the years 1907 and 1908, and they were accorded a vote of thanks, and it was agreed that they be paid for their services.—A letter of sympathy was or- dered to be sent to the Treasurer and family of the "Cadair Ifor" Lodge, and the hostess of the house in her very severe trial and long ill- ness._—It was reported that there had been paid in sick claims during 1903. £385 4s. 5d., and funeral claims £105; receipts, contributions, in- terest. etc.. £877 17s. 4d.; leaving a surplus of £387 12s. lid.. and a capital of .£7.870 4s. 4d. On other funds, the receipts had been £182 Os. 2d., and expenditure £214 9s. lOd. The Juven. lIe Lodge was started on May, 1606, and the number of members was 87. with capital lodge funds, £.14 3s. 9d. The trustees present were: P.P.G.M. John Williams, P.P.G.M. Dd. Price, and P.P.G.M. W. Morgan Davies. EISTEDDFOD.—Under the auspices of the Lit- erary Society, a very successful Eisteddfod was held at Caersalero Welsh Baptist Chapel on Saturday evening. In the absence through ill- ness of Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., the pres. dential duties were carried out by Mr. Fred Hier. The conductor was Councillor William Lewis, Penydarren. and he kept the audience in excellent humour throughout the evening. The adjudicators were:—Recitations, etc., Rev. T. Morgan, Skewen (formerly pastor of Caer- salom); music, Mr. Ben Evans, A.C., Bedlinog, whose awards met with general approval. The following is a list of the successful competitors: —Boys' solo, under 15, Master Idris Thomas; girls' solo, under 15. divided between Ceinwen Watts and Maggie Williams; girls' recitation, under 15, Maggie H. Davies; boys' recitation, under 15. Evan W. Thomas: tenor solo, Mr. Tom James; soprano solo, Miss Blanche Grif- fiths; bus solo, divided between Messrs. Nash Evans and Enoch Jone*; tenor and bass duett, Messrs. J. J. Lewis and Enoch Jones; for the beat three verses to Mrs. Lewis, Blanohe House, the prize was divided between Messrs. William Jones, Muriel-terrace, and Evan Da- vies, Moriah; translation from Welsh to Eng- lish, divided between Messrs. Evan Davies, Brvnsion, and David Rees. Caersalem; open recitation, "Yr Ystorm," Miss Annie Ruth Price, Penydarren: impromptu speech, divided between Messrs. D. J. Thomas, Bethania. and David Rees: male voice party, "0 mor ber." the Railbank Party, conducted by Mr. J. T. Davies, were awarded the first priza, together with a Rilver medal. The accompaniments were played by Mr. D. B. Evans, Bronheulog The arranecments were in the hands of a committee with Mr. Fred Hier as chairman, Mr. D. Rees treasurer, and Mr. John Ediwards as secretary; and the latter is to be congratulated on the suc- cessful manner in which he discharged his duties.

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Dowlais Catholic Teachers' Grievances. A well-attended meeting was held in the Catholic Assembly Rooms on Sunday evening, Dr. Brennan in the chair. Mr. P. Mansfield stated that he attended the meeting at Merthyr. addressed the previous evening by Mr. Keir Hardie. M.P.. and in formed those present of the bon. gentlemaii'fe reply to the complaint which had been laid before him, a report of which will be found in our other column-s.—This was considered very satisfactory, and it was resolved to thank. Mt. Keir Hardie for his expression of opinion, but hoped to obtain more practicable support frotn him in the near future.—Mr. Wilson (head- master) stated that six out of seven teachers in St. Illtvd's Catholic Schools were members of the National Union of Teachers, and every effort would now be made to have their griev- ances brought fully before the Education Com- mittee. Mr. Couphlin, m a forcible speech, denounc- ed; the action of tha Labour members as un- ed; the action of tha Labour members as un- faithful to their pledgee, and eaid he felt there was nothing- now to do but to organize so as to show an uncompromising opposition to the 1 Labour candidates at any of the forthcoming local elections who were opposed to equal treat- ment to the teachers of all schools without dis- tinction. With this object, he proposed that I thev As Catholics should hold a series of meetings at Dowlais, Merthyr. and Mertnyr Vale, and explain the grievance? which their schools and teachers suffered at the. hands of men who boasted so l™>d!y of equal pay for work. He felt confident that there were large num- bers of broad and open-mihded people outside. who would willingly give them their practical sympathy and support. Many other speakers followed, arid It was then agreed to arrange for the next meeting at Merthyr. For Children's Hacking Cough at rtiarht, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/1, 2/9. OR WEST—KERRY'S BEST, i

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J. S. DAVIES & CO/S COLUMN. I I Easter and Spring = SHOW = THIS WEEK AT J. S. DAVIES k CO, 118, 172, 173, 176, High Street, Dowlais. i11 — IAUR displays of the last few weeks have been the subject of conversation between every two ladies that met. We venture to say This Week's Show will again be the topic, as we are making a Remarkably Effective DISPLAY of EARLY SPRING GOODS. i *• Millinery, Children's Millinery, Mantles, Jackets and Costumes, Infants' Costumes, j Blouses, Ladies' Underwear, Corsets, Ac. Ladies' Millinery j FASHION'S LATEST VERSIONS. A Choice Selection of the Latest Models of Smart and. Up-to-date Millinery, j HATS, TOQUES & BONNETS Representing the Choicest Products from leading Parisian and London Houses. Copies and adaptations of real Parisian Models at moderate prices. Profuse variety of FLOWERS, FEATHERS, TIPS & ORNAMENTS. Ladies' own ideas carried out in best style. The DRESS DEPARTMENT I Is replete with all the NEWEST F ABRI Our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT At No. 118 has been entirely RE-STOCKED since our very successful Sale. If it's new, we have it; if we have it, it's new. J, S. DAVIES & Co., I l>owla;is. j — I Tram Terminus is opposite the Door. "All Trams bring Customers to DAVIES'S.

Hermon Chapel, Dowlais. SALE OF WORK AND TEA-PARTY. The sale of work and fcea-party held on Thursday and Saturday of last week in the spacious ha.ll and library of Hermon C.M. Chapel, Dowlais, wcro very successful. For several months, the Church Ladies' Guild had been working with praiseworthy devotion in making preparations for the sale; and it is ex- tremely gratifying to record that it is due to the efforts of the lady members and the co- operation of their friends, that the proceeds will amount to upwards of £ 100, which sum will go towards the liquidation of the ehurcb debt. It will be remembered that nearly five years ago a handsome hall was built, the chapel completely renovated, and a new pipe organ added, the total cost amounting to near- ly £ 4,000. The friends at Hermon have been assiduous ever since in their efforts in reducing the debt, and it is to their credit that this ly £ 4,000. The friends at Hermon have been assiduous ever since in their efforts in reducing the debt, and it is to their credit that this enormous sum has been reduoed to the extent of £ 1,600. At the inception of the proceedings on Thursday, the Rev. H. D. Jones (pastor) in- voked Divine blessing. He then called upon Mrs. Lewis, Moriais Villa, one of the members of the church, to formally open the "sale." Mrs. Lewis aid it afforded her very great pleasure to take part that day. Her connection with Hermon Church had bben, for many years a very close one, indeed. Her late husband, Mr. D. R. Lewis, held the position of deacon for many years, and she fervently hoped that every effort of the church would be attended with suocees. On behalf of the Guild, Mrs. George, Glasfryn. proposed a voto of thanks to Mrs. Lewis. The speaker said that they had met under a cloud that day; one who had been of great assistance to them in past efforts of this kind bad been removed from their midst— she referred to the death of Mr. John Davies. grocer, Market--street. Sinc- the last bazaar, four of their hardest-working members had gone to the great majority, and, although they had met under rather gloomy auspices, she hoped that the blessing of Heaven would rest upon them. The vote was seconded by Madam Kate Morgan-Llewelyn, who, with Mrs. I",aac, Elizabeth-street-, acted as secretary to the Guild, and carried. The "sale" was then declared open, and buy- ing and selling was very brisk throughout the day. The list of stalls and holders were as follow:—Plain and Fancy Goods Stall: Mrs. David' Jones, Morlal--Rtreet; Mrs. Short. Miss Tydfil Jones.—Plain Goods and Drapery Stall: Miss L. J. Davies, Mrs. T. Rees. and Mrs. Evan Wiljiams.—Miscellaneous Stall: Mrs. J. Davies, Mrs. Gossedga, Mrs. Thcmas Evans, and Mr. D. W. Thomas.—Doll's Stall: Mrs. J. Evans. Miss L. A. Griffiths, Miss M. E. Evans, Miss R. A. Powell, and Miss Esther Thomas.— Fancy Goods, etc., Stall: Mrs. J. R. Morgan, Mrif.- D. L. Powell, Mrs. J. Powell Mrs. J. T. Williams, and Miss S. A. Davies.—Refreshment Sta.)l: Mrs. J. T. Jones. Mrs. George Davies, Cartatefta; Miss Alice Powell, Miss Hannah Powell; Miss Hannah Morgan, Church-row; and Miss Beatrice Evans. Grocery Stan: Messrs. W. Williams, Aneurin Ashton, and J. Morgan. The usual features, such as the bran tubs and the sweet stalls did a roaring trade amongst the juveniles. Gramophone entertainments were given by Mr. D. Lewis, Elizabeth-street. and interesting lantern entertainments were given by Messrs. S. Argust and John Davies, Penydarren. A number of interesting slides ilWLstfAting the White City, had bren person- ally prepared by Mr. Argust, and those were gristly admired. In the Library, about 600 persons sat down to tei. • The following gave great assistance a.t f.hA tables:—Mr?. Roberts and Mi..s Owen, MAry-fttreet: Mrs. D. Lewis. Mre.. R. Powell. Ml*. Chick, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Roberta. Awelfryn: M Griffiths, Mrs. D. JobeS, VaughAn-street: Mrs. W. Thomas. MT. T." George. fi Williams, Brvnsion-street; Mifes Lewis, Balaclava-road Miss Davies. Over- ton Shop: Miss Esther Davies. and Miss H. BdVKfefi. The "cuttinsf-up" was done by Mrs. ,ftil Mary Anne-street: Mrs. J. Thoma*. Pehjaaafren; Mi*. J. Williams, Mrs. Hannah MArgar, Mrs. Jones, Pant-road; and Mrs. Price, Balaclava-road. Thie "sale" was re-opened on Saturday, and it is satisfactory to report that the stock was practically sold out. The general arrange- ments war* in the hands of Messrs. J. R. Mor- gan and T. Georpe. and much of the success must be Attributed to their labours.

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