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Telephone 17. CRATED WATERS AND SUMMER DRINKS OF BEST MANUFACTURE. FOR BEST TERMS APPLY- ISAAC GALE, 18. HIGH-STREET. SWANSEA. NO HOUSE EQUALS DOWN & SON FOR RELIABLE FURNITURE. THEY ARE THE LARGEST MAKERS BY MACHINERY ,IN WALES, AVE THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK TO SELECT FROM, AND GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. ZSTABLISHED NBABLT HALF A CENTURY. j HIGH STREET & MORRIS LANE. SWANSEA. THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS. D. JONES & CO.. LTD.. 2 and 3, HIGH STREET, ARt NOW KAKINO A LARGE SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. LADIES' and GIRLS' TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES a SPECIALITY INSPECTION INVITED. D. JONES & COMPY.. LTD. THE VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN THE PRINCIPALITY BY HENRY A. CHAPMAN. ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, Winner of several Medals and First Prizes for Photographs and Oil Paintings. The Beat Studio in the Principality for Best Work at Moderate Prices. All the Latest Improvements and Additions. PRICES :-3 for 2s.; 6 for 3a. 12 for 5a. 6d. [20 235, HIGH-STREET, Swansea. THOMAS, WATKINS & CO., LTD BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, BRUNSWICK-STREET, SWANSEA, PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND PAPER-HANGERS, ECCLESIASTICAL DECORATION & LEAD-LIGHT A SPECIALITE. PLUMBERS, ELECTRIC BELL-HANGERS, HOT AND COLD WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. AGENTS FOR MESSRS. J. B. WHITE AND BROTHERS' CELEBRATED PORTLAND CEMENT. ESTIMATES given for every description of Ready-made Joinery and Builders' work Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the country. [25 CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. JOHN JONES & CO.. CARRIAGE BUILDERS. lfoirwlesB India Rubber Tyreø, and all the 8peeJAhtiea connected mth Carnage Building supplied. CAMBRIA CYCLES. LIMITED. [ESTABLISHED 1879] OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA, & MARKET-STREET, LLANELLY, LARGEST AND CHEAPEST CYCLE DEALERS IN WALES. NEW GUARANTEED LADIES' and GENTS' CYCLES from X7 7s. SOLE AGENTS FOR HUMBERS SINGERS QUADRANTS SWIFTS ENFIELDS HUDSONS AUSTINS OSMONDS CALCOTTS PREMIERS RALEIGHS RAPIDS RAGLANS BEESTONS ARROWS. Cycles Exchanged, Hired, Repaired and Built to Order. RIDING SCHOOL ON OUR PREMISES, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. Price Lists and Particulars Free on Application. CAMBRIA CYCLES. LIMITED. "MANAGING DIRECTOR, MB. JOHN S. BROWN. SECRETARY, D. G. MORGAN. £ JOHN S. BROWN, Y/ H GENERAL and FURNISHING ■JL IRONMONGER, NW OXFOBDST.. ■■F F0E PEICES jjj|| SWANSEA. SEE WINDOWS) i I SELECTION. rcV- JOHN S. BROWN. THK SWANSEA FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED, 16, GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES FROM V3 TO X500 Immediately to all Classes of Householders on NOTE OF HAND, Ac. REPAYMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. NO FEES. BILLS DISCOUNTED. STRICTEST PRIVACY ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED. fl056 -r.n_. YSTALYFERA.—The CAMBRIAN" may be obtained of MR. DAVIES, Stamp Offioe, and Mr. SAM BAKEU, newsagent.] LLANDILO.—Copies of the CAMBRIAN may be obtained of Messrs. W. H. SMITH and SON, at the Railway Station. SALES BY AUCTION. By Messrs. John X. Leeder & Son. TO CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS. SWANSEA, GLAMORGANSHIRE. MESSRS. JOHN M. LEEDER AND SON have received instructions from the Directors of the Swansea Gas Light Company to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the ROYAL HOTEL, High-street, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, September 5th, 1899, at 2.30 for 3 o'clock precisely in the afternoon, 220,000 NEW ORDINARY STOCK and £ 6,000 3* PER CENT. PER- PETUAL DEBENTURE STOCK. of the SWANSEA GAS LIGHT COMPANY, being part of the additional capital of the Company authorised to be raised by the Swansta Gas Act, 1898, and pursuant to the provisions and conditions therein contained. Purchasers of the New Ordinary Stock, 1898, will be entitled to three months' interest at 5 per cent. per annum as from the let October, 1899, payable on the 6th April, 1900; and purchasers of 3 per cent. Perpetual Debenture Stock, 1898, to three months' interest due and payable on the let January, 1900. Particulars, with conditions of sale, containing all necessary information, may be obtained on application to the Secretary and Manager of the Swansea Gas Light Company, Oystermouth-road, Swansea or to the Auctioneers, at their offices, 46. Waterloo-street, Swansea. By Mr. David Roberts. BY ORDER or THE MORTGAGEES. LANDORE, SWANSEA. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO- PERTY AND POLICIES OF ASSURANCES ON AGED LIVES. MR. DAVID ROBERTS has been instructed to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the LANDORE INN, LANDORE, on TUESDAY, Septem- ber 5th, 1899, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to such conditions as shall then and there be produced), the following desirable PROPERTIES AND POLICIES OF ASSURANCE:- LOT 1.—All that commodious DWELLING- HOUSE, GROCER SHOP and PREMISES, known as Nos. 1 and 2, FORBES-STREET, LANDORE, and now in the occupation of Mr. Benjamin Roberts, at the estimated rental of 7s. 6d. per week. LOTS 2 to g.-All those Eight MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, situate and being Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, FORBES-STREET, LANDORE, now in the occupation of respectable tenants, at an aggregate rental of £83 17s. per annum. Lots 1 to 9 are held under and by virtue of an Indenture of Underlease, for the term of 96 years, computed from the 23rd day of June, 1874, at an annual ground rent of X16, which will be apportioned equally at the time of sale. LOTS 10 to 16.-All those Seven MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, situate and being Nos. 64. 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70, CALLAND- TBRRACE, DINAH-BOW, PLASMARL, and now in the occupation of respectable weekly tenants, at an aggregate rental of X78 13s. Od. per annum. Lota 10 to 16 are held under and by virtue of an Indenture of Underlease, dated the 25th March, 1858, from the day of the date thereof and three lives, for a term of 63 years, at the yearly ground rent of X2 8. 10d.. which will be apportioned equally at the time of sale. LOT 17.-All that MESSUAGE or DWELL- ING-HOUSE and PREMISES, situate and being No. 13, CALLAND-STREET, LANDORE, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Hopkins, at the low weekly rental of 5s. 3d. This Lot is sold subject to the life interest therein of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, now aged 71 years or thereabouts, she paying the apportioned annual ground rent of 12s. 6d. LOT Ig.-All that MESSUAGE or DWELL- ING-HOUSE and PREMISES, situate and being No. 14, CALLAND-STREET, LANDORE, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Jones, at the low weekly rental of 5s. 3d. Lots 17 and 18 are held under a Lease for the term of 63 years, from the 24th June, 1868, at the low ground rent of £1 5s. Od. per annum, which will be apportioned equally at the time of sale. LOTS 19 and 20.—All those Two MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES and PREMISES, situate and being Nos. 4 and 5, HAMILTON- STREET, LANDORE, now in the occupation of Messrs. J. Summers and Charles Eley, at the low weekly rentals of 4s. each respectively. These two Lots are held under a Lease for a term of 99 years. from the 25th March, 1874, at the low ground rent of t3 4s. Od. per annum, which will be apportioned equally at the time of sale. LOT 21.-All that MESSUAGE or DWELL- ING-HOUSE and PREMISES, known a* No. 12, HAMILTON-STREET, LANDORE, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Adamson, at the low weekly rental of 4s. 6d. Tbe Premises ooonpied in this Lot are held J under a Lea-e for tbe term of 99 years, from I the 25th December, 1869, at a ground rent of 91 5s. Od. per annum. This Lot is old subject to the payment of the sum of Is. per week, in the proportion of 81. per week to Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, now aged 71 years or thereabouts, for her life and 4d. per week to one Esther Davies, now aged years or thereabout s. LOT 22.-All that Valuable POLICY OF ASSURANCE on the life of one William Williams, now aged 73 years or thereabouts, in the Pruden- tial Assurance Company, for the sum of X200, effected on the 20th day of August, 1891, at an annual premium of £198s 4d. LOT 23.-All that Valuable POLICY OF ASSURANCE on the life of one Richard Williams, now aged 71 years or thereabouts, in the Pruden- tial Assurance Company, for the sum of C50, effected on the 6th day of August, 1891, at an annual premium of £ 4 5s. 8d. LOT 24.—All that Valuable POLICY OF ASSURANCE on the life of one Elizabeth Morgan. now aged 71 years or thereabouts, in the British Workman's Assurance Company, for the sum of Lloo, effected on the 7th June, 1893, at an annual premium of R10 2s. 7d. LOT 25.-All that Valuable POLICY OF ASSURANCE on the life of the said Elizabeth Morgan, in the British Workman's Assurance Company, for the sum of £100, effected on the 26th of October, 1891, at an annual premium of RB 12s. 8d. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, at his Offioes, 19, Heath field-street, Swansea or of Messrs. R. and C. B. Jz mxxwo, Solicitors, 4, Fishor-street, Swansea. L13157 TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD COTTAGE PROPERTY. MR. DAVID ROBERTS has received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION at the ROYAL HOTEL, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBBR 5TH, 1899, the following valuable FREEHOLD COTTAGES, COMPRISING:— LOT I.-All that valuable FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, situate and being No. 69, Cw. LEVEL ROAD, BRYN- HTFRYD, SWANSEA, containing 5 rooms, and now in the occupation of Mr. Davies at a rental of 15s. per lunar month. LOT 2.—All that valuable FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, situate and being No. 70, CWM LEVAL-ROAD, BRYN- HYFRYD, SWANSEA, containing 2 rooms. and now in the occupation of Mr. George Griffiths at a rental of 8s. per month. LOT 3.—All that valuable FREEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, situate and being No. 71, CWM LEVBL-ROAD, BRYN- HYFRYD, SWANSEA, containing 2 rooms, and now in the occupation of Mr. Jos. Williams at a rental of 10s. per month. The mines and minerals are reserved. Sale to oommence at Three o'clock in the afternoon. Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, at his Offioes, 19, Heathfield-street, Swansea; or of Messrs. LLOYD and THOMAS, Solicitors, 16, York-Street, Swansea. [13156 i — — — -*■ ■*■*■ -*■■1 "D.C.L." MALT EXTRACT i At Ideal Food for Children, Nursing Mothers, Invalids, and Persons of Weak Digestion. | i Palatable, Nutritious, Digestible. > S*ldm Battles by Chcmisis & Gt'iceri at iJ- //?, T SOI.E MANUFACTURERS < The DISTILLERS Co., Limited, Makers of the Celebrated "DCL." Yea.vt. J SALES BY AUCTION. Bv Messrs. Beynon & Meager. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 1899. I GOITRE WEN FARM, LLANON, NEAR PONTARDULAIS. 2 miles from Pontardulais; 2 miles from Llatt- gennech 2 miles from Llanon, and 4 miles from Llauelly. IMPORTANT SALE of PEDIGREED CALVES, SHORTHORN and CROSS-BRED CATTLE. HIGH CLASS HORSES, PIGS, CROPS, and MODERN AGRICULTURAL IMPLB. MENTS. MESSRS. BEYNON AND MEAGER ATI* favoured with instructions from Mr. Juhu Evans La wis, to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on the above Date and Place, tho undermentioned Valuable Live and Dead i FARMING STOCK, CROPS, IMPLEMENTEC., &c., viz.:— ;r HORSES.—Black yearling horse colt, bV° Silver King chestnut yearling horse colt, bj • Comet III bay yearling horse colt, L- Touchstone"; bay yearling horse colt, bjr Uomet III"; bay yearling horse colt, bj^ Silver Kiiaz strawberry roan two-year-old filly, by "Honesty' roan cart mare "Star" five-year-old, 15-2 n.b., stanch and reliable in all harness. CATTLE.—Red bull calf by "Cardinal"; red bull ca.f by "Cardinal" dark brown bulf calf; black bull calf; red and whstj two-year- old heifer "Octavia," believed to calve in March; red and white two-year-old heifer, "Agnes, belilved to calve end of March; red three-year-old heifer "Llanon," believed to calve with second calve end of March; white and red three-year-old heifer "Rose," believed to calve with second calf end of March roan two-year- old heifer" Tyrallt," believed to be in calf; red and white three-year-old heifer "Mary Jane," believed to calve second calf in March next; brown Glamorgan cow "Wern," with calf at foot; black Castle-Martin cow Penallt" in full profit, and believed to calve end of April; black Castle-Martin cow "Sweet Carnarvon," believed to calve in April; red three-year-old heifer Abergwilly," believed to calve in December red yearling pure shorthorn bull. FIGS.-Two pure three-months-old Yorkshire boars; five three-months-old Yorkshire gilts. CROPS.—Four acres of wheat; 19 acres of grand black Tartarian oats, 1 acre of Magnum Bonum potatoes. IMPLEMENTS.—Mowing machine (by Adriance Buckey), grist crusher (by Smith and Grace), set zig-zag harrows, three horse rakes (nearly new), large water butt, three large collars, and a quantity of smaller articles too numerous to mention. '.l'he whole of the Valuable Stock to be offered at this Sale is such that the Auctioneers can, with every confidence, recommend to intending purchasers. The Horses are a grand lot, being young, well-bred, sound, of good characters, and by well-known sires. The Cattle are mostly crossed with a Shorthorn." The Pigs are tv- pical Yorkshires. The Crops are well-harvested, and the Implements are by well-known makers. N.B.—The corn will be sold in field mows, and the Potatoes in lots to suit Purchasers. Luncheon at 11 a.m. Sale to commence immediately after. Six months' credit will be given upon approved seourity on sums of £ 5 and upwards, or discount for cash at the rate ot 5 per cent. per annum. Auctioneers' Offices, Victoria Chambers, Swansea. By Messrs. Gottwaltz, Bowring & Perry. CARDIFF HORSE SHOW SALE. I MESSRS. GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING and PERRY will hold a GREAT SALE OF 200 HORSES GREAT SALE OF 200 HORSES By AUCTION, in the SHOW GROUND, on FRIDAY, 15th September, 1899 (the day following the Cardiff Horse Show), at 10.30 a.m. This Sale is not confined to Horses exhibited at the Shovtf. Entries are solicited and should be made at once, as positions in catalogue will be strictly in accordance with date of entry. Conditions, terms and form of entry can be had from the AUCTIONEERS, 11, High-street Cardiff. (13111 By Mr. W. M. Jones. PEN LAN FARM, PONTARDULAIS I (Within 11 Miles of Pontardulais Railway Station) I PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SALE of the ENTIRE HERD of PEDIGREE SHORTHORN and other WELL-BRED CATTLE, CART HORSES. HACKNEYS, SHEEP, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, Ac. MR. W. M. JONES has been favoured with instructions from R. H. Sampson, Esq who is giving up Penlan Farm, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place, on FRIDAY, September 22ud, the whole of his Valuable STOCK. Further Particulars in future Advertisements and Catalogues. Tirydail, August 12, 1899. [13145. By Messrs. Barrett ft Perrin. THE ARCADE, ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON. TO FANCY DEALERS AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE FREE- HOLD SHOPS AND PREMISES. MESSRS. BARRETT & PERRIN WILL OFFER for SALE by AUCTION, at the ROYAL CLARENCE HOTBL, ILIRRACOMBE, on THURSDAY, 14th SEPTEMBER, 1899, at Three o'clock p.m. (if not previously sold by private treaty), all those Six newly-erected spacious SHOPS, SHOW- ROOMS, DWELLING-HOUSE over basement, and PREMISES, all adjoining, situate and form. ing the entire west side of the Arcade, Ilfracombe, as recently occupied by Messrs. Harding and Son, jewellers and fancy dealers. The premises are capable of easy conversion into and may be used as lock-up shops, and an extensive private hotel or boarding establish* ment, to which there is a private entrance and- staircase. They command excellent sea views. The Arcade is situated in the heart of Ilfra- oombe, and forms an approach to the Capstone Parade from Fore-street, and is much frequented. Possession will be given on completion of the purchase. For further particulars and plans upply to G. C. SMYTH RICHARDS, Esq., Surveyor, Barn* staple the Auctioneers, Barnstaple and Ilfra- combe; or to the Solicitors, BLAIR & W. B. GIRLING, Wool Exchange, London, E.C. [13155 INSURANCE. £ 4,000,000 Have now been paid in respect of RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, ALL ACCIDENTS, WORKMEN'S ACCIDENTS, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, By the T-D AILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE ill COMPANY, 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary. LOCAL AQBNT: Mr. E. Post, 63, Gorse-lane, Swansea. Agents required in unrepresented Districts. CUPISS' CONSTITUTION BALLS Art an unfailing remedy (write for pomp/det) TESTIMONIAL. Russley Park. I have used Cupias' Constitution Balls for the last 10 years, and have much pleasure in testifying to the good effects they have had in improving the con- dition of Horses in training, particularly in the Spring and Autumn months. MAT. DAWSON. For HORSES, 'for Grease, Swelled Leg, Craoked Heels, CoqgJHi, Colds, Staring Ooat Influenza, giving <x>ne and vigour, and keep, ing high-fed Horses in Health, &a. For CATTLE & SHEEP in oases of Hove or Blown, Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite, Dis. temper, Epidemio, &a. For Scouring in Calves they are almost infal-1 lible. I Prepared upwards of 50 years by the late FRANCIS Cupiss, M.R.C. V.S. SoM in Packets, is. go. and 8a. ed. eacb, 7 small 10a. 6d., or 7 large 21s., by Chemists an,) Medicine Vendors. or from the Proprietor. The Wilder- I ness, Diss, Norfolk, OIl reoeipt of ameant. EDUCATIONAL. CLIFTON, BRISTOL. MARLBOROUGH HOUSE GIRLS' SCHOOL 23. VTHLVJC L vDIE ■>' R JAD. Established 1868. Principal:-MRs. E. E. HOBBS. INCLUSIVE FEES for Board, English, French, Music, Harmony, Drawing, Bookkeeping and Shorthand, 30 GUINEAS PER ANNUM. Pupils prepared for all Examinations. More than One Thousand Certificates obtained by Pupils of this School. NEXT TERM begins TUESDAY, 19th Sept. MUMBLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS. The TERM will commence MONDAY, SEPT. 18. MR. C. G. MUSCHAWECK, Late of King's College, London, and formerly Tutor to the Earl of Durham and Brothers, will prepare Young Boys for the Public Schools. Terms Moderate No Extra*. For particulars apply to 20 Victoria Avenue, Mumbles. PEXDEIN COLLEGE, LANGLAND BAY. MODERN HIGH-CLASS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, MISS I. M. NETTELL, A.C.V. AND MISS C. M. NETTELL, A.C.P., (Daughters of the late J. T. Nettell, General Works Manager of Messrs. Vivian & Sons). REFERENCES :— The LADY SWANSEA. LADY MORSHEAD, Forest Lodge, Binfield, Berks. MRS. WILMOT, Audley Sidmouth, Devon. MISS EDEN, The Bryn, Sketty, Swansea. LADY JENKINS, The Grange, Swansea. RBv. SECRETAN JONES, M.A., late Vicar of Oystermouth, Sonth Wales. Pupils are prepared for London Matriculation, University Locals, Associated Board (Royal Academy and Royal College of Music), Trinity College, College of Violinists, Diploma (Teachers) and other examinations. LANGLAND COLLEGE, (2 A 4, HARTFIBLD SQUARE), EASTBOURNE. PATRON8 Bight Honourable Lord Aberdare. Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Sir Douglas Galton, K.C.B., F.&.8. Sir Johu Llewelyn, Bart., M.P., F.R.S. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P. Chatles S. Ronndell, Esq. And Others. PRINCIPAL— MISS M. E. VINTER. Seven years Head Mistress of the 18wanwa High School. Girle Public Day School Company. Four years Chief Mathematical and Science Mistress, Kensington High School. 8enior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. Intermediate Science. Lon- don University, First Division. Certifi- cated Student in Honours and Scholar of Qirton College, Cambridge. Associate and Arnoti Scholar of Bsdford CoUoge, zondon. Well-fitted Gymnasium. French, German and English Resident Governess. Visit- ing Masters. T11229 GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, ST. HELEN'S LODG-K, BRYN-Y-MOR ROAD. SWANSEA. PRINCIPAL—MISS GARLICK, A.C.P., Assisted by Certificated Resident French and English Governesses aud Visiting Professors. Pupils Prepared for all Public Examinations. The House is well situated, five minutes walk from Beach and Parks. School Duties will be Resumed TUESDAY ,SEPT. 12. BRYNHAULOG, LANGLAND-ROAD, J) MUMBLBS. DAY SCHOOL iror GIRLS & PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL FOR LITTLE BOYS. Conducted by the MISSES POTTS (Daughters of a Clergyman). Pupils prepared for all Public Examinations. Highest References. Terms on application. TERM COMMENCES September 18th. Boarders Return September 16th. LANGLAND BAl. IRIS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL VJT BKLLKVUB, LANGLAND KxAB BWAMMA. PRINCIPALS—The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Resident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The AUTUMN TERM will begin THURSDAY, September 14th. The House is pleasantly situated in its own groundB on a hill, and overlooking the sea. [6412 PONTARDAWE. TANYRALLT SCHOOL. Preparation for all examinations. Next Term begins MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 1899. Special attention to backward boys. Healthy situation. Home comforts. Good diet. Moderate terms. Excellent references.—Apply to MR. ASTLEY SAMUEL. LANDOVERY COLLEGE. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. The Examination will begin at Three p.m., in the School Hall, on TUESDAY, September 19th, 1899. Three grades of papers will be -,et :-Senior, for boys under 18 years of age intermediate, for boys under 16 years of age junior, for boys under 14 years of age. CLOSE SCHOLARSHIPS. THE GOLDEN GBOVK SCHOLARSHIP, X25 a Year.-This ScholarshiD is limited to natives of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire under 15 years of age. THE LLEWELYN SCHOLARSHIP, X25 a Year.— This Scholarship is hu.ireJ to boys under 15 years of age who are the sons of parents resident in the dioceses of Llandaff and St. David's. THE BENJAMIN EVANS SCHOLARSHIP, £ 25 a Year.—This Scholarship is tenable for 3 yeaars, and is limited to boys under 15 years of age being the sons of parents who have been for the previous 5 years resident in the Borough of Swansea or in rtbe County of Carmarthen. THE YSTRAD SCHOLARSHIP, £ 10 a Year.— This Scholarship is limited to natives of Carmar. thenshire ander 16 years of age. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. HOUBB SCHOLLUSHIPS.-Four of X15 a year each four of £ 10 a year each. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.—Six of £ 8 8a. a year each. N.B.—During the Examination Candidates may board and lodge at the oollege free of charge. 10 the year 1896 the School gained 9 Scholar- ship and Exhibitions at Oxford and Cambridge And 28 Higher Certificates from the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board, with 38 distinctions in 1C different subjects, being the largest number of "distinctions gained in that year by any public school, and in the year 1898 it gained 7 Open Scholarships at leading colleges of Oxford and Cambridge (including one at Balliol and one at Trinity, Cambridge, and covering the 4 eubjectalàlIics, mathematics, science, and history), being the greatest number of Open Scholarships gained in that year by any school in proportion to its number of I,oys, and only 8 of the largest public schools gaining a greater number whil« the Junior University Mathe- matical Exhibitioner in 1897 and the Junior Univprsity Mathematical Soholar in 1898 were Llandovery boys. the latter gaining his scholar- ships mainly on his school work, having been in residence at the University only one term. For Particulars, apply to tbe Warden College, Llandovery. [13b38 j | EDUCATIONAL. THE MISSES BONNETT, 48, WALTER-ROAD, SWANSEA, School Duties will be Resumed THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge, Trinity College, and all Public School Examina- tions. PROSPECTUS ON APPLICATION. [13165 CHE PSTOW GRAMMAR SCHOOL, for Successful Work, keeps up its high reputatiou oi many years. A large percentage of Passes last yoar at College and University Exams. Course of thorough ibtudy for Profes- s",nala-.dBasiness Life. tieautitul situation.— G DKWDNEY, B.A.; V. DEWDNBY, B.A. CIVIL SERVICE & NAVIGATION S3HOOL, 22, NiSW OXKuRD-STltKlST, aWASSKA. Candi iates Successfully Prepared for CIVIL SERVICE and MaKINK Board EXAMINATIONS. Numerous first tiial Kucctsti-es, both iu Civil Service and Navigation. PtTMANa SHORTHAND rapidly taught to speedi of over lOUworuaa miuuw. Arithmetic, book-keeping. Sanitary Inspectors, & J. and JJ. HARRIS, Honours Certificated Teachers flOEDFRANC SCHOOL BOARD. For the GIRLS* DEPARTMENT, a TRAINED CERTIFICATED ASSISTANT 1dIS l'H.ESS. Salary zE65 per annum, rising by annual increments of C2 10. to a maximum of .C75. Knowledge of Welsh desirable. Applica- tions, btating age, qualifications, and past experience, together with copies of three recent testimonials, to be sent to the undersigned im- mediately. CUTHBERTSON AND POWEBL, Solicitors, Clerks to the Board, 58, Water-street. Neath, August 16th, 1899. [13167 TRADESMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. NOTICE. MR. ALFRED JJALL Begs to inform his friends that he has joined the Old-Established Firm of MESSRS. MORRIS AND CO., LIMITED, WINE MERCHANTS, BRISTOL. Fisher Street, Swansea, July 1st, 1899. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK, LIMITED. 18, PARK-STREET, SWANSEA. R,3 TO iC500 I CASH ADVANCED to all Classes of Tradesmen, Professional Men, and respectable Householders, upon their OWN NOTI: OF HAND and all kinds of Securities. PAYMENTS to suit Borrowers. Applications promptly attended to by 651 H. B. JONES. MANAOBR. H. STONE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NEATH. Detailed Price List on Application. Telegraphic Address: STONE, NEATH." s TIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. s TIFF'S STARCH. gTIFF'S STARCH. k gTIFF'B STARCH. s Tl"'S STARCH, STIFF'S STARCH. ks Tl"'S STARCH. ks TIFF'S STARCH. QO TMF'S STARCH. ks TIFF'S STARCH. gTIFF'S STARCH. Bold in lib. Ffotura Bona. Sold in 51b. Packets. Trade Hark-Queen Beaa. Uniform Quality. Warranted Pare. Most Economical. Imparta an Exquisite Gloss Makes Linen Look fike New. For Collars. For Wristbands. For Shirt Front*. For Neckties. PorCapa. For Cuffs. For LAce. For Linen. For Muslins. For Curtains. For Table Clotba. Aak for Stiff's Starch. Note the Caution Label. Observe the Trade Mark. Bee Dr. HasMll'sTestimonial. Mark what Dr. Griffin says. Read Pro. Hera path's Report. Sold by Grocers. Bold by Druggists. Sold by Oilmen. BctablUhed 1818. Wholesale-STIFF & Co., REDCLIFF-STRBJST BRISTOL. 11709 TANGYES GAS & OIL ENGINES Cornwall Works, BIRMINGHAM. South Wales Office: 6, High-st., Cardiff. CALCUTTA TEA. Agents in every village are appointed to sell delicious Calcutta Tea at 7!d. perilb. Buy only Calcutta Tea. The most liberal presents ever given are offered with Calcutta Tea. GIVEN AWAY. The most liberal presentf are given with Caloutta Tea, retailed by Grocers and Agents in every town and village at 7id. per iJb. Buy no other. Applications for Agencies in South Wales can be made to FRANCIS NEWTON AND Co., 27, Custom House-street, Cardiff. Write at once for terms and particulars. COOKING STOVES. What yon bear may be pleasing, but when people tell you that out Stock of COOKING BTOVBS is exceptionally fina, and that you cannot approach it for price and quality anywhere in South Wales; but if you want to be oonvinced you should visit our establishments without delay, and we will guarantee that yoa will not only be pleased bat satisfied. JENKINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, 89, OXFOED-HT., 9 & 10, PARK-ST., SWANSEA THE COMING LIGHT. JOHN LEGG & SONS. NELSON STREET. SWANSEA, Are the SPECIAL AGENTS appointed for the Sale of the NEW WELSBACH BURNER in Swansea. Call and Inspect Stock of GAS FITTINGS and compare Prices. ABYSSINIAN TUBE WELLS SUPPLIED. GAS AND OIL ENGINES EXAMINED AND CAREFULLY TESTED FOR EFFICIENCY. TELEPHONE 142. BATHS, WHITE GLAZED SINKS, &c., AT LOWEST PRICES. Also the NEW C.X. WELLSBACH MANTLES of Increased Strength. J. H. NOTT, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, & QUAY PARADE, SWANSEA. C. ROWLAND, CONTRACTOR TO THE SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES, AND HAULAGE CONTRACTOR TO THk MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWAY COMPANIES, 'LocoioTfylT" 17, SOMERSET-PLACE. flw MUSICAL. MR. DONALD W. LOTT (Formerly Assistant Organist of Lichfield Cathedral), GIVES LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING (both Solo and Accompaniment), VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING, HARMONY. COMPOSITION, &c. (Personally or by Correspondence). MR. LOTT is prepared to give his MUSICAL LECTURES, and to accept Engagements as Conductor to Choral Societies and Choirs. Address: 43, WALTER-ROAD, Swansea. DANCING, CALISTHENICS, SPANISH AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES, GEDNEY ROUSE, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD. MISS CRAVEN has her Vacation during the Summer months. Her Classes will be resumed as usual in the Autumn. [18 ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 100, WALTER-ROAD. MRS. EDWARD FRICKER, MISS FLORENCE FRICKER, A.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., AND MISS MINNIE FRICKER, L.R.A.M. Piano, Harp, Violin, Voice Training and Solo Singing, Harmony, Sight-Singing, Theory of I Music, Ac. 2444 MR. ARTHUR HEY, Mus. BAC., F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (Organist and Choir-master St. James' Church), Prepares pupils for the R.A.M., R.C.O., T.C.L., and other Diplomas, and the Certificates of the Assoc. Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. RECENT SUCCESSES A.T.C.L. (1898); A.R.C.O. (1898 and 1899); and Fifteen Assoc. Board Certificates (1898 and 1899). 8, PAGE-STREET, SWANSEA. MR. TOMLINSON, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & PIANO, IS prepared to Bupply ORCHESTRAS for CONCERTS, BALLS, and ENTERTAIN- MENTS in general. MR. A. TOMLINSON receives PUPILS for VIOLONCELLO. Terms on Application- 25, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, 1086] SWANSEA. TRADESMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. BRANSBY'S MUMBLES. SAMPLES POST CHOSEN FOR THE FBEE. CONNOISSEUR. HUNDREDS OF TKSTIMONIALS ril E A S RRCIKIYZD. TEAKS. Extra choice carefully selected Teas of the finest grades only. In balf-chests, caddy boxes, tins, and lead packets. Specially digestive Tea (No. 4 blend), has won golden opinions. It is mild in flavour and free fiom Mid cr thickness, whilst possessing all the stimulating; properties sought, for io a cup of tea. To he had of first-class Grocers, Confectioners and Chemists, or FRANK BRANSBY, Tea Merchant, Mumbles, R.S.O., Olam. pUGSLEY & gON 24, WATERLOO STREET, FOR QLASS and I pAPERHANGINGS j OF ALL KINDS. Telephone No. 211. 8668 PATRONISED BY ROYALTY, r £ lOM JJARRON, ROYAL FLORIST AND BOUQUETIST, I 7, OXFORD-STREET. WREATHS, CROSSES, &c., Unequalled in Arrangement. Composed of Choicest Flowers Fresh Cut from the Gardens at Blackpill. INSPECTION INVITED. PLEASE ORDER EARLY. Telegrams-" -U%rron, Swansea." DAVIES' BALSAM OF HONEY for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Tightness of the Chest, Ac.— Prepared only by 3. DAVIBS, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist, 30, High-street. Swansea. TH THOS. R. ROBINSON, 10, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, COAL MERCHANT (WHOLESALE and RETAIL). BEST LARGE AND THROUGH HOUSE AND ANTHRACITE COALS, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. "SILVER'S OIL Stope Irritation; Preventsflnlfammatien; Free of Pain in Five Minutes. IPIRDILY curm Rheumatism, Nexerns, Ulcers, Piles Is apmius, Bad Lesn, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Neuralgia, and alt aches and pains. Money returned if ■ot satisfied. 9d., it*. Id. and '!». 3d., pns< free, of Proprietor, JOHN Sli-VUL, CKOTDON, SMOLAKD, aad sold by Sole Ageat JOHN DAVIES, Dave ETosEs. afi, Uien-STBICET, SWAUK" SHIPPING. IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. SWANSEA TO gEIFAST AND GLASGOW. First-class paaaenger STBAMERB are intended to Ball from SHED No. 1. SOUTII DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA, To Belfast every Wednesday p.m. tide. To Glasgow every Wednesday & Friday p.m. tide. FARKS Belfast Cabin, 17/6 Steerage, 10/- Glasgow 201- 11 1216 Return Tickets,Fare-and-a-half, available for Six Months. SPECIAL SUMMER RETURN FARES Belfast. 20,1- available for 1 month. Glasgow 251. 91 14 days. The Beat Boute to Portruab, Giants* Causeway, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Isle of Mas. via Belfast. Guide Book and all information from M. IONBS BRO., Agents, Swansea. ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. To CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL s.s. Siberian, for St. John'a, N.F.. ft Halifax Aug. 29tb s.s. Californian, for Quebec aad Montreal. Aug. 31*t e.g. T.inui. fcr Quebec and Moutreal Sept. 7th e.g. Carthaginian, for 8t John's, N.F. A Halifax Sept. 9th a.s. Parisian, for Quebec and Montreal. Sept. Hth 1.1. Assyriab, for St. John's, N.F., tt Halifax Sept. ikk Bavarian, for Qaeeo and Montreal Sept. itlst Saloon Fare from 910, 2nd Cabin AT, Steerage A. Through Tickets to all pointa at apecial rates. (;ASADA.-Handb,)oks, maps. rates, and full particulars free on applicatiou to ALLAN BILOTHMM & Co., 19, Jamee-street, Liverpool; or to T. W. B. liAMl & Co., 2, Mount-street; W. M. VACGHAX, SalabrioUg- place, Wiad-ntieet, Swansea. BILLPOSTING. THE UNIVERSAL BILL POSTING CO. RENT THE LARGEST POSTING STATIONS In Swansea and surrounding District. ADDRESS -28, LOWER UNION STREET. SWANSEA THE A BERAVON & PORT TALBOT BILLPOSTING COMPANY UNDERTAKE BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. MANAGER P. R. JAMES. TH. SWANSEA a DISTRICT BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING COMPANY OFFICES GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA. "YTEATH DISTRICT BILL-POSTING JL* COMPANY.—Late T. WALL. OFFICES:—ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEATH. MANAGER-.—J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the Best Posting Stations in Neath and District. JgLOOR & CO., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS AND BILL POSTERS. CHIEF AGltNCY FOR WALKS. All descriptions of Advertising Circular Distribution, &c., promptly attended t Office:-20, CAr. VERT-STREET SWANSEA T ENTS, MARQUEES, FLAGS* SHIELDS, DECORATIONS, CHAIRS, TABLES, TRESTLES. WATER BOILERS, TEA URNS, FOR SALE OR HIRE. APPLY— THOS. FORD & CO.. PIER-STREET, SWANSEA. LL. & T. BULLIN, HEATHFIELD AND FFYNONE MEWS SWANSEA. Beg to state that they have added to their Business New Funeral Carriages completely. Telephone No. 65. [43 ALEXANDRA-ROAD, SWANSEA. SADDLERY COMPANY, Holds a largo Stock of HARNESS and SADDLRRT of every description. Horse Clothing-, Bandages, Knoe Cays. Waterproof Driving A^rous* Carriage Lamps, Bits, Whips and Spurs of every description. Waterproof Hose Clmbs. Cart and Waggon Covers, Kottes, Halters, Nosebags, Hemps, etc. All kinds of Requisites for Saddlers' and Coachbuilders' use kept in Stock. T-a.d? rui)ltlie,]. Inspect our Stock; largest in Wales. Rl'palr'ng- done in all its branches Carriage Lamps Repaired New Glasses put in w HEATLEY'S HOP w RERS, THE MONARCH OF ALL TEMPERANCE DRINKS. or GROCERS, BOTTLERS. AND WINE MERCHANTS EVERYWHERE. WHEATLEY AND BATES. LTD., SHEFFIELD.