15 November 1913  Smoker   A smoking concert was held at the Mount Pleasant Inn, Pentwyn on Saturday evening by the ‘Nibs Slate Club.’ Mr. Stephen Phillips, secretary, and Mr. John Williams, described the occasion as never-to-be forgotten.

30 September 1911  Clothing Club Supper    The annual Clothing Club Supper held by Mrs. Lewis Davies, tailor, Bedlinog, was held at the Mount Pleasant Inn, Fochriw, on Tuesday. After the meal, the members and friends enjoyed themselves with a concert. Mr. A. F. Evans, Fochriw, presided. The programme was as follows: gramophone solo – Mr. Wm. Morgan Davies, Fochriw; songs, Mr. Truran and Mr. Morgan Jones, painters, Merthyr; song, Mr. Morgan Jones; solo, Mr. Wm. Jones; gramophone solo; piano overture, Mr. Edward Protheroe; comic, Mr. Truran; song, Mr. Morgan Jones; solo, “The Farmer’s Boy,” Mr. Slimmons, Song, Wm. Jones; song, David Prosser; imitated soprano solo, “Marguerite,” Mr. Tom Jones; comic, Mr. Truran; gramophone solo, “Treorchy Fair.” Mr. Protheroe, Bedlinog, was the accompanist.

28 September 1912   Supper  At the Mount Pleasant Inn, Fochriw, the annual Clothing Club supper was given by Mrs. Lewis Davies (tailor), Bedlinog. Messrs. Roger Vaughan and George Davies were the caterers. The rest of the evening was spent in song, the accompanist being Mr. Geo. James, Fochriw. A few selections on the gramophone were given by Mr. John Redrick, Fochriw. Mr. John Williams sang ‘Mae hen Wlad fy Nhadau.’

3 October 1931  Clothing Club Supper    At the Mount Pleasant Hotel on Saturday, a happy event was held in connection with Mr. Aeron Parry's Clothing Club. Thirty members sat down to an excellent supper prepared by the genial host, Mr. L. D. Jones.  The tables were laden with good things, the following ladies being in charge: Mesdames Roberts, C. R. Mills, S. V. Jones, and Stanley Jones. Afterwards, a first class concert was given by eminent artistes. Mr. C. R. Mills presided.

11 November 1911  Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society   It is essential that business of a personal financial nature should be transacted quickly, privately, and at low cost. The Society is prepared to grant loans to tradesmen, artisans, and others, at short notice and on most favourable terms, as will be seen on perusal of the prospectus which is sent post free on receipt of your request to the Secretary, at Post Office Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil.

10 February 1912  It Occasionally Happens that a person wishes to make a purchase of some special article or small property. Sometimes bargains in this way are offered to people, but owing to lack of the necessary capital, it is impossible to take advantage of the offer. If you should at any time require temporary financial assistance, the Merthyr Mutual Investment and Loan Society will lend you the necessary money quickly, privately, and at a small cost. Write to the Secretary at Post Office Chambers, Merthyr Tydfil, for a prospectus,

24 February 1912  The Insurance Act   On Friday evening last, Mr. Howell E. James, solicitor, one of the official lecturers appointed by the Welsh Insurance Commissioners, addressed a meeting convened by the local friendly societies, at Nazareth C. M. Chapel. Dr. E. Davies, J. P., presided. The lecturer covered the general provisions of the Act, and dealt with the position of members of friendly societies and of small societies. Questions were asked and answered, and a vote of thanks was passed on the proposition of Mr.