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BEN EVANS & (JO., I LTD. 35 PIECES REAL JAPAN SILK (Ivory White only), suitable for LTD. (Ivory White only), suitable for BLOUSES & CHILDREN'S DRESSES, 23, 27 and 36 inches wide. 1/01. Illf)i and 1,1111 per Yard. [PLEASE SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 4.1

TELEPHONE 17. JJAVING PURCHASED RECENTLY VERY LARGE PARCELS OF CEYLON SIFTINGS before the late advance, I am still offering at Is. Id. per lb., or 6 lbs. at Is. per lb. These Teas cannot to-day be obtained on the London market wholesale at the above prices. ISAAC GALE, 18. HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. NO HOUSE EQUALS DOW-N & SON FOR RELIABLE FURNITURE. THEY ARE THE LARGEST MAKERS BY MACHINERY IN WALES, HAVE THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK TO SELECT FROM, AND GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. I ISTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CENTURY. HIGH STREET & MORRIS LANE. SWANSEA. THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS. D. JONES & CO.. LTD.. 2 and 3, HIGH STREET, ARE NOW MAKING A LARGE SHOW OF NEW (JOODS 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 Best Studio in the Principality for Best Work at Moderate Prices. All the Latest Improvements and Additions. PRICES :-3 for 2s.; 6 for 3s. 12 for 5s. 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 fLU AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. AGENTS FOR MESSRS. J. B. WHITE AND BROTHERS' CELEBRATED PORTLAND CEMENT. FSTIMATES given for every description of Ready-made Joinery and Builders LSTlM.Ai.iiiO given Workm £ n sent to any part of the country. [25 CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. JOHN JONES & CO.. CARRIAGE BUILDERS. p„w Noiseless India Rubber Tyresg and all the Specialities connected with Carriage 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 £ 7 7s. SOLE AGENTS FOR HUMBERS SWIFTS AUSTINS PREMIERS RAGLANS SINGERS ENFIELDS OSMONDS RALEIGHS BEESTONS QUADRANTS HUDSONS CALCOTTS RAPIDS ARROWS. ,'mono Cycles Exchanged, Hired, Repaired and Built to Order. RIDING SCHOOL ON OUR PREMISES, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. Price Lists and Particulars Free on Application. TAMBRIA CYCLES, LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR, MR. JOHN S. BROWN. SECRETARY, D. G. MORGAN. A JOHN S. BROWN, S' 0 j^H GENERAL and FURNISHING MS j IRONMONGER, Hf OXFORD-ST.. SFE/ WB FOR PRICES |W| SWANSEA. SEE WINDOWS Ht SELECTION. JOHN S. BROWN. THE SWANSEA FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED, 16, GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES FROM £3 TO X500 Immediately to all Classes of Householders on NOTE OF HAND, &c. -.= REPAYMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. NO FEES. BILLS DISCOUNTED. STRICTEST PRIVACY ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED. riO56 STALYFERA.-The "CAMBRIAN" may bp YSTALYFERA—The CAMBRIAN "may bp I obtained of MR. DAVIES, Stamp Office, ana I Mr. SAM BAKES, newsagent. J LLANDILO.—Copies of the "CAMBRIAN" may be obtained of Messrs. W. H. SMITH 1 and SON, at the Railway Station. SALES BY AUCTION. Bv Messrs. Beynon & Meager. MONDAY, JULY 10TH, 1899. COUNTY BOROUGH OF SWANSEA, PARISHES OF OYSTERMOUTH & BISHOP- STONE, COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN. IMPORTANT SALE of VALUABLE LEASE- HOLD RESIDENCES at ROTHERSLADE. LANGLAND BAY, UPPER KILLAY and SWANSEA. MESSRS. BEYNON & MEAGER have been favoured with instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA, on the above date (subject to conditions to be then and there pro- duced), the following VALUABLE LEASEHOLD RESIDENCES, viz.:— LOT I.-All that SEMI-DETACHED VILLA RESIDENCE, being part of ST. CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, now in the occupation of the Rev. F. E. Scott, at an annual rental of £ 50, tenant paying all outgoings, containing on the Base- ment-2 kitchens, scullery and larder; Ground Floor—entrance hall, 2 front sitting rooms, large dining room and back sitting room; First Floor- 5 spacious bedrooms, bathroom, w.c., &c.; Top Floor-4 large bedrooms. Held for the unexpired term of 96 years from September, 1890, at an annual ground rent of £ 7. LOT 2.—All that SEMI-DETACHED VILLA RESIDENCE, being part of ST. CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, now in the occupation of the Rev. F. E. SCOTT, at an annual rental of 240, tenant paying all outgoings, containing on the Base- ment-2 kitchens, scullery and larder; Ground Floor-entrance hall. 2 front sitting rooms, large dining room and back sitting room First Floor- 5 spacious bedrooms, bathroom, w.c., &o.; Top Floor—4 large bedrooms. Held for the unexpired term of 96 years from September, 1890, at an annual ground rent of 27. The above houses have a frontage of 35 feet each, and the ground extends back to the New Road. The Auctioneers desire to call attention to the above substantially-built and beautifully-situated residences, where the climate has been pro- nounced by the best medical authorities to be equal to that of the South of France. This affords a rare opportunity to persons desirous of acquiring a Marine Residence or of establishing a superior class of Lodging or Boarding-House in this increasingly popular neighbourhood. Both houses are connected with the water mains. LOT 3.-All that LEASEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSE and PREMISES, situate and being No. 39, SINGLETON-STREET, now unoccupied, formerly let at X19 per annum, containing parlour, kitchen, scullery, 4 bedrooms, shed and back yard. This property, with other premises, is held by lease for the term of 99 years from September 29th, 1840, and will be sold by way of underlease for the remainder of the term less the last three years, at an annual ground rent of X2. LOT 4.—All that Desirable Substantially-built LEASEHOLD DETACHED VILLA RESID- ENCE, known as FAIRWOOD HOUSE, KILLAY, in the Parish of Bishopstone, now in the occupa- tion of the owner, containing 2 front parlours, kitchen and dairy and 4 bedrooms. The out- buildings comprise large stable with loft over- head, cowhouse, &c. Also large yard. The kitchen garden is well stocked. The house with curtilage stands on about 1 acre. This property is held for a term of 1,000 years from the 24th day of June, 1895, at the yearly ground rent of X8. Sale to commence at Three p.m. sharp. For further particulars as to Lots 1 and 2, apply to Messrs. J. AERON THOMAS & Co., Solicitors, York-street, Swansea; as to Lots 3 and 4, to Messrs. BEOR & PLANT, Solicitors, Temple-street, Swansea; or as to the whole, to the Auctioneers, Victoria Chambers, Swansea. By Messrs. James & James. PARISH OF OYSTERMOUTH, WEST CROSS, MUMBLES. IMPORTANT SALE of Two Beautiful SEMI- DETACHED COPYHOLD VILLAS, with Pleasure Grounds, Garden, Stables, &c., and a very VALUABLE COPYHOLD FIELD abutting upon the main road at West Cross, and having an admirable building frontage thereto. MESSRS. JAMES & JAMES are favoured with instructions from Mrs. Chas. Davies to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, JULY 25th, 1899 (subject to such conditions of sale as shall then and there be produced), the undermentioned IMPORTANT and VALUABLE COPYHOLD PROPERTY, known as BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS, and the adjoining COPYHOLD FIELD, with its extensive frontage to the main road, eminently suitable for Building Sites. The whole of the property contains an area of about 3h acres, and is situated in one of the most charming situations in the Mumbles district, commanding a choice view of the far-famed Swansea Bay, Mumbles Head and Lighi house, exceptionally convenient to the main road, trams. Bay, &c., and yet the houses are as secluded as if they were situated in the heart of the country. The property will first of all be offered in one lot, and if not sold in that way, then in the following or such other lots as may be decided upon at the time of sale, viz.:— LOT I.-All that desirable SEMI-DETACHED COPYHOLD RESIDENCE, known as No. 2, BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS. containing: On the Ground Floor-Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, back do., pantry and coal-house. On the First Floor-5 bedrooms, box room and w.o. On the Second Floor-3 rooms; and in the Basement-2 kitchens, 2 cellars, pantry and coal-house. An outside w.c. and conservatory, together with the whole of that well laid-out garden on the right-hand side of the drive leading up to the house; the excellent stable erected at the lower end of the garden, containing a loose box, 2 stalls, coach- house, saddle room, and a good loft over. The house is now vacant, and with the garden and stables as arranged in this lot, is estimated to be worth a rental of £80 per annum. LOT 2—All that desirable SEMI-DETACHED COPYHOLD RESIDENCE, known as No. 1, BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS, containing: On the Ground Floor-Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, library, breakfast room, and china pantry. On the First Floor—6 bedrooms and w.c. On the Second Floor-3 rooms (undivided); and in the Basement-Kitchen, back do., 2 cellars, pantry, and a coal-house together with a portion of the adjoining field, about 1 acre in extent, as shewn by the plan prepared for this sale. This lot, with the excep- tion of the portion of the field allotted to it, is in the occupation of the Vendor, and is of the estimated rental value of £ 75 per annum. LOT 3.-All that PORTION of the COPY- HOLD FIELD, adjoining the last lot, having a frontage of 162 feet or thereabouts (calculated from the stonnyard end towards the weighbridge), to the Mumbles Road, directly opposite West Cross Station, offering an unique and profitable Building Site, with ample space for 4 semi- detached villas facing Mumbles-road, after allow- ing for a 40 feet roadway from the said road right up the field, and for 14 dwelling-houses facing the new roadway. The whole of which when covered would produce at least an estimated total ground rent of C40 per annum. The two villas are approached by a nice carriage drive leading up to the front doors. They are excellently drained, and admirably supplied with water from a spring on the premises. Each house is fitted with a storage tank of 1,500 gallons capacity, from which the water is laid on throughout the house. The property may be viewed any day during the morning. Sale to commence at 3.30 o'clock p.m. Detailed particulars and plans are in course of preparation. and may be had from the AUCTION- EERS, at their Offices, Arcade Chambers, Goat- street, Swansea; or from Messrs. AEROX THOMAS & Co., Solicitors, York-place, Swansea. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK, O LIMITED, 18, PARK-STREET, SWANSEA. 23 TO £ 500 CASH ADVANCED to all Classes of Tradesmen, Professional Men, and respectable Householders, upon their OWN NOTE OF HAND and all kinds of Securities. PAYMENTS to suit Borrowers. Applications promptly attended to by 5651 H. B. JONES, MANAGER. DAVIES' BALSAM OF HONEY for Cough?, Colds, Asthma, Tightness of the Chest, &c.- Prepared only by J. DAVIES, M.P.8., Dispensing Chemist, 30, High.street, Swansea. Til 1 SALES BY AUCTION. f By Messrs. Chinnock, Galsworthy BJi. Chinnock. ON FRIDAY NEXT. BY ORDER OF THE RIGHT HON. THE LokD SWANSEA. OYSTERMOUTH, NEAR SWANSEA VALUABLE FREEHOLD ACCOMMOD- I ATION AND BUILDING LAND, situate in this picturesque and increasingy- populous and favourite village about 20 minutes' ride by rail from the important town and port of Swansea, and midway between the Mumbles and Langland Bay, lying high and mostly commanding fine st-4 views, the whole comprising about 43 acres, J at present let to Mr. R. Woollacott on a yearly tenancy. C HINNOCK, GALSWORTHY, and CHIN- NOCK will SELL by AUCTION at the ROYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA, on FRIDAY, JULY 14TH, at 2 for 2.30 o'clock precisely the above valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES, com- prising a compact area of about 17a. 2r. 7p. f Pasture, Arable, and Wood Land, extending fro> Rock-terrace on the north to Thistleboon-lane f a the south, valuable for accommodation purpose' with some portions ripe for building operations, houses in Rock-terrace having already been bui t up to this property. A valuable enclosure of ARABLE Ott MARKET GARDEN LAND, comprising about 2a. 3r. 20p., situate at Lewin-hill, on the north side of Thistleboon-lane, and within easy reach.)f the Mumbles. A prominent range CLIFF AND ARABLE LAND, comprising about 23a. Or. 5p., abutting on the foreshore midway between Langland Bay and the Mumbles, known as Ram's Tor, having an extensive sea frontage, lying high, with approach from Thistleboon-lane. The new road from the Mumbles is being extended in this direction and the adjoining lands gradually devel- oped for building purposes. Particulars of Messrs. HUNTERS and HAYNIOS, Solicitors, 9, New-square, Lincoln's-inn, London W.C.; of E. UPTON STRICK, Esq., 14, Wind- street, Swansea and of Messrs. CHINNOCK and Co., Land Agents and Surveyors, 11, Waterloo- place, Pall-mall, London, S.W. ON FRIDAY NEXT. BY ORDER OF THE RT. HON. THE LORD SWANSEA GLAMORGANSHIRE.-LLETTYRAFEL ESTATE. An Important FREEHOLD AGRICULTURAL, SPORTING and MINERAL PROPERTY, situated in the picturesque Vale of Neath, in the parish of Cadoxton, conveniently plaecd about three miles from the town and station of Neath on the Great Western Railway, 2, miles from Aberdulais Station on the Vale of Neath Railway, and one mile from Crynant Station on the Neath and Brecon Railway, comprising a compact area of about 709 acres, abutting upon the Merthyr Tydvil turnpike road on the south side and extending to the Neath and Brecon Railway and River Dulais on the north, divided into two sheep farms known as Llettyrafel and Abernant, and interspersed with some extensive wood- lands. On Llettyrafel is a modern and substantial stone-built residence, erected by the late owner for the purposes of a shooting- box, on an elevated position, commanding extensive views, and containing three recep- tion rooms, eight bedrooms, and usual offices, with a commodious set of farm buildings at a convenient remove therefrom. In the woods, near the principal entrance on the Merthyr Tydvil road, is another smaller shooting box or lodge, substantially built in an ornamental style, containing seven rooms, with small garden, coach-house and stable, at present occupied by the keeper. Abernant Farm comprises a small homestead and about 57 acres of pasture land, and is let to Mr. Mose< Nicholds at the rent of J630 per annum the remainder is in hand, including about 25 acres of woodlands, which afford excellent cover for the rearing of game. The valuab'e mines and minerals can be included in the sale, and considering that the property has an extensive frontage to the Neath and Brecon Railway, there is every facility for working and carrying the coal which under- lies the property. CHINNOCK, GALSWORTHY, and CHIN- C NOCK will SELL by AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA, on FRIDAY JULY 14TH, at 2 for 2.30 o'clock precisely, the above important FREEHOLD PROPERTY. Particulars may be obtained of MESSRS. HUNTBRB and HAYNES, Solicitors, No. 9, New-square, Lincoln's-inn, London, W.C.; of E. UPTON STRICK, Esq., 14, Wind-street, Swansea and of MESSRS. CHINNOCK AND CO., Land Agents and Surveyors, 11, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London, S.W. ON FRIDAY NEXT. BY ORDER OF THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD SWANSEA. LLANGYFELACH, NEAR SWANSEA. A valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE situate is the parish of Llangyfelach, about 2 miles from the town of Morriston, and four miles from Swansea, comprising about 607 acres divided into numerous farms and small hold- ings, with useful homesteads interspersed with extensive enclosures of woodland, affording good cover for game, also numerous cottages, all let at moderate rents, together with the valuable mines and minerals existing under the property. CHINNOCK, GALSWORTHY, and CHIN. C NOCK will SELL by AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA, on FRIDAY, JULY 14TH, at 2 for 2.30 o'clock precisely, the above-mentioned FREEHOLD ESTATE, com- prising :— Four enclosures of PASTURE or ACCOMMO- DATION LAND at Penybank, comprising about 4a. 2r. 26p., let to Mr. John Phillips. A GROUND RENT of 13 10s., secured on dwelling-house and garden at Pantlasse occupied by Mr. Wm. Davies. The modern-built CHAPEL, known as HERMON, situate at PANTLASSE, with cottage and garden adjoining, and two enclosures of pasture land of about four acres, let to Mr. Thomas and others. Three enclosures of PASTURE and ARABLE LAND, comprising about 11a. 2r. 12p., abutting on the main road, let to Mr. Thomas Thomas. A range of 10 substantial stone and slate built COTTAGES, known as Vivian-row, situate close to the main road, all occupied and let at 9s. 4d. per month each. ODYNFOEL FARM, and about 35a. 3r. 38p., occupied by Mr. Thomas Thomas. Part of ODYNFOEL FARM, comprising about 44 acres, with dwelling-house, known as the old schoolhouse, and pasture, arable and woodlands, extending to the River Llan, let to Mr. John Phillips and Mr. Thomas Thomas. The KEEPER'S-HOUSE, at Gorswen, and 2Co. 2r. 37p. MAES EGLWYS FARM with 119a. 2r. 10p., including woodlands and five cottages at Peny- waunfach. LLETTYMORFIL FARM, with 80a. 2r. 38p., including woods. BRYNWILACH FARM, with 274a. 3r. 34p., including woods and two cottages. A GROUND-RENT of C4, secured on cottage garden and land at Pont Llan, occupied by Mr. T. Roberts. The valuable Mines and Minerals under the whole of the Llangyfelach Estate. A shaft has already been sunk, and the coal worked by the late owner. The site of the tramway from the Estate to Llangyfelach-road will be included in the sale. Particulars, with plans, may be obtained of Messrs. HUNTERS AND HAYNES, Solicitors, 9, New-square. Lincoln's Inn, London, W.C.; of E. UPTON STRICK, Esq., 14, Wind-street, Swansea; and of Messrs. CHINNOCK AND CO., Land Agents and Surveyors, 11, Waterloo-place, Pall- mall, London. S.W. [12^4 f BLOOR & Co., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS .> AND BILL POSTERS. CHIEF AGENCY FOR WALES. All descriptions of Advertising Circular Distribution, &c., promptly attended to. Office:-20, CALVERT-STREET, SWANSEA T\TEATH & DISTRICT BILL-POSTING -131 COMPANY.—Late T. WALL. OFFICES :-ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEATH. MANAGER:—J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the Best Posting Stations in Neath and District. SALES BY AUCTION. By Xr. David Roberts. SWANSEA. IMPORTANT SALE OF A COMPACT LEASEHOLD RESIDENCE. MR. DAVID ROBERTS has received in- structions from Mr. W. J, BROWN, who is leaving Swansea, to SELL by AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA, on MONDAY, JULY 10th, 1899, all that valuable LEASEHOLD RESIDENCE, Situate and being 3, CALVERT-TERRACE, SWAN- SEA, containing 2 reception rooms, kitchen, scullery and out-house, 4 bedrooms, together with a conservatory and green-house, and lawn in front and back. The gas fittings, window blinds, &c,, will be included in the sale. The premises are now in the occupation of the vendor, but are worth, to let, about X30 per annum. Immediate possession can be given. The property is held on an underlease for 99 years from 23rd March, 1863, at an annual ground rent of JE3 10s. Sale to commence at three o'clock in the after- noon. Further particulars may be obtained of the AUCTIONEER, at his Offices, 19, Heathfield- street, Swansea; or of R. J. LLOYD, Esq., Solicitor, 16, York-street. Swansea. (13010 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF VERY VALUABLE PLANT AND MACHINERY. MR. DAVID ROBERTS has been favoured with instructions to OFFER FOR SALE, early in AUGUST, the Valuable PLANT AND MACHINERY now lying at Pwll Mawr Colliery, Llansamlet, full particulars of which will be announced at a later data. Dated, 19, Heathfield-street, Swansea, July 1st, 1899. [13023 By Mr. A. B. Davies. Re WILLIAM MORGANS, DECEASED. A DESIRABLE INVESTMENT. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. A. B. DAVIES has been instructed to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (subject to such conditions as shall then and there be produced), at the ROYAL HOTEL, Swansea, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of JULY, 1899, the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, Viz.:—All that SHOP, MESSUAGE, or DWELLING-HOUSE and PREMISES, known as No. 23 (formerly No. 10), DYVATTY-STREET, Swansea, late in the occupation of the deceased, but now vacant, and of the estimated gross weekly rental of 8s. The Premises are held for a term of 99 years from the 29th day of September, 1840, less the last day thereof, at the low yearly ground rent of 2158. The Property is situated in a thickly populated district, where houses are seldom vacant, and close to the Cattle Market. Sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon.1 For further particulars apply, to the AUCTION- EER, 58, Wind-street, Swansea; or to Messrs. Moy EVANS and THOMAS, Solicitors, 15, Adelaide-street, Swansea. [13030 INSURANCE. SUN INSURANCE OFFICE. FOUNDED 1710. Sum insured in 1898 exceeds £ 430,000,000. For all particulars apply to the following Agents SWANSEA Mr. Herbert G. Solomon,' 2, Somerset-place. 5J Mr. Travers Walters. Messrs. Lowes & Son. Messrs. H. C. Higtnan & Co., 1, Northampton-place. Messrs. H. J. Goss & Co., 59-60, Wind-street. Aberavon Mr. David E. Jones. Mumbles Mrs. Alice Orrin. Neath Mr. John E. Richards. Briton Ferry H. H. Hunter. Pontardawe David Smith. Port Talbot t, Enoch Thomas. [12450 SHIPPING. IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. SWANSEA TO B ELFAST AND GLASGOW. First-class Passenger STEAMERS are intended to Sail from SHED No. 1. SOUTH DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA, To Belfast every Wednesday p.m. tide. To Glasgow every Wednesday & Friday p.m. tide. FARES: Belfast Cabin, 17,16 Steerage, 10/- Glasgow 20/- „ 12/6 Return Tickets,ffare-and-a-half, available for Six Months. SPECIAL SUMMER RETURN FARES Belfast 20/- available for 1 month. Glasgow 25/- „ 14 days. The Best Route to Portrush, Giants' Causeway, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Isle of Man, via Belfast. Guide Book and all Information from M. JONES A BRO., Agents, Swansea. ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. To CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL s.s. Tainui, for Quebec and Montreal July 13th s.s. Sioenan, for St. John's, N.F., & Halifax. July 18th s.s. Parisian, for Quebec and Montreal July 20th s.s. Laurentian. for Quebec and Montreal. July 27th B.8. Carthaginian, for St. John's, N.F.. and Halifax. July 29th s.s. Californian, for Quebec and Montreal Aug. 3rd s.s. Assyrian, for St. John's, N.F., & Halifax Aug. 8th s.s. Tainui. for Quebec and Montreal Aug. 10th Saloon Fare from 210, 2nd Cabin 27, Steerage £ 6. Through Tickets to all points at special rates. CANADA.—Handbooks, maps, rates, and full particulars free on application t. ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., 19, James-street, Liverpool; or to T. W. R.. MASON & Co., 2, Mount-street; W. M. VAUGHAN, Salubrions- place, Wind-stieet, Swansea. National Telephone 414. H. STONE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NEATH. Detailed Price List on Application. Telegraphic Address STONE, NEATH." s TIFF'S STARCH. s TIFF'S STARCH. s TIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. ^TIFF'S STARCH, s TIFF'S STARCH. ^TIFF'S STARCH. TIFF'S STARCH. s TIFF'S STARCH. TIFF'S STARCH. ^TIFF'S STARCH. Sold in lib. Picture Boxes. Sold in 61b. Packets. Trade Mark-Queen Bess. Uniform Quality. Warranted Pure. Most Economical. Imparts an Exquisite Gloss Makes Linen Look like New. Kor Collars. For Wristbands. For Shire Fronts. For Neckties. For Caps. For Cuffs. For l,ace. For Linen. For Muslins. For Curtains. For Table Cloths. Ask for Stiff's Starch. Note the Caution Label. Observe the Trade Mark. SeeDr. Hassall's Testimonial. Mark what Dr. Griffin says. Read Pro. Herapath's Report. Sold by Grocers. Sold by Druggists. Sold by Oilmen. Established 1818. Wholesale-STIFF & Co., REDCLIFF-STREET BRISTOL. 11709 LL. & T. B U L L IN, HEATHFIELD AND FFYNONE MEWS SWANSEA. Beg to state that they have added to their Business New Funeral Carriages completely. Telephone N 65. f43 I EDUCATIONAL. RYN HAULOG, LANGLAND-ROAD, MUMBLES. DAY SCHOOL FOR 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. LANGLAND BA1. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL BELLEVUE, LANGLAND NEAR SWANSEA. PRINCIPALs-The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Resident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill, and overlooking the sea. [6412 PONTARDAWE. TANYEALLT SCHOOL. Preparation for all examinations. Special attention to backward boys. Healthy situation. Home comforts. Good diet. Moderate terms. Excellent references.—Apply to MR ASTLEY SAMUEL. INDEPENDENT COLLEGE -L TAUNTON. A HIGH-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS. HEAD MASTER :-J. B. RIDGES, M.A. (Canib.) A THOROUGH COMMERCIAL & CLASSICAL EDUCATION. SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS. INCLUSIVE FEES FROM Xll PER TERM. ALBERT GOODMAN, Secretary. PENDEEN 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. REV. SECRETAN JONES, M.A., late Vicar of Oystermouth, South 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. ST. CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, FOR DAY BOYS AND BOARDERS, LANGLAND BAT, NEAR SWANSEA. Beautiful Air and Scenery; Climate Mild, but not relaxing; Safe Bathing; Fine Beach and Sands; very suitable for* Invalids, Delicate Children, and those born in Pndis. Liberal Diet. Great care Individual Attention. There is a separate Preparatory Department for very little Boys. For Prospectus, &c., apply- REV. F. E. SCOTT, M.A., Oxford, HEAD-MASTER. LANGLAND COLLEGE, (2 4 4, HARTFIELD SQUARE), EASTBOURNE. PATRONS: Right Honourable Lord Aberdare. Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Sir Douglas Galton, K.C.B., F.R.S. Sir John Llewelyn, Bart., M.P., F.R.S. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P. Charles S. Roundell, Esq. And Others. PRINCIPAL— MISS M. E. VINTER. Seven years Head Mistress of the [Swansea High School, Gills' Public Day School Company. Four years Chief Mathematical and Science Mistress, Kensington High School. Senior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. Intermediate Science. Lon- don University, First Division. Certifi- cated Student in Honours and Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge. Associate and Amott Scholar of Bedford College, London. ——— Well-fitted Gymnasium. French, German and English Resident Governess. Visit- ing Masters. [11229 GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, ST. HELEN'S LODGE, BRYN-Y-MOR ROAD, SWANSEA. PRINCIPAL-MISS GARLICK, A.C.P., Assisted by Certificated Resident French and English Governesses and Visiting Professors. Pupils Prepared for all Public Examinations. The House is well situated, five minutes walk from Beach and Parks. [22 CIVIL SERVICE & NAVIGATION SOHOOL, 22, NEW OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Candidates Successfully Prepared for CIVIL SERVICE and MARINE BOARD EXAMINATIONS. Numerous first trial Successes, both in Civil Service and Navigation. PITMAN'S SHORTHAND rapidly taught to speeds of over 100 words a minute. Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Sanitary Inspectors, &c. J. and B. HARRIS, Honours Certificated Teachers. ESTABLISHED 1840. J. 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HEATING, LIGHTING, VENTILATING AND SANITARY ENGINEER, NELSON STREET, SWANSEA, Begs to announce that he has taken his two Sons, C. W. and STANLEY LEGG, into- i +2 if °rmer continue to superintend the Heating and Sanitary Department, ana the latter (who, for the last six years, has been associated with Messrs. Fielding & Piatt, ngineers, Glo ster), will undertake the Gas and Oil Engine, Electric Lighting and General Engineering Work. JOHN LEGG & SONS. HEATING, LIGHTING & VENTILATING ENGINEERS, NELSON STREET, SWANSEA. TELEPHONE 142. BATHS, WHITE GLAZED SINKS, Ac., 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 THE MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWAY COMPANIES, f"ToAcoMOT?m's" 17, SOMERSET-PLACE. fl39r ESTABLISHED 1865. STEAM MARBLE AND MONUMENTAL WORKS, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD, SWANSEA. WILLIAM COPUS. Manufacturer of Monuments, Tablets, Tombs, Grave-stones and Crosses in Marble, Granite or Stone Marble and Slate Shop Fittings, Chimney Pieces, &c. Designs sent on application. rl236 A. J. CHAPPELL. FISHMONGER & OYSTER MERCHANT, POULTERER, DEALER IN GAME, &c., WIND STREET, SWANSEA, & MUMBLES. Telegraphic Address-" Chappell, Swansea." COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO MUSICAL. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Tenterden-street, London, W. Instituted 1822. Incorporated by Royal Charter 1830. THE METROPOLITAN EXAMINATION OF Musical Composers, Performers and Teachers. Successful Candidates at which are created LICEN. TIATES OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, and have the sole right of appending the letters L.R.A.M. to their names. The examinations will be held during the Summer and Christmas vacations. Last day for Entry for the Summer examination (latter half of September), 31st July. Syllabus, Entry Forms, and all further information may be obtained on application to F. W. RENAUT, 13022] Becretarv. R. ERNEST RUDDELL, Organist and Choirmaster of Holy Trinity Church, Swansea, VISITS PUPILS FOR ORGAN, PIANO, SINGING, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. ADDRESS: 63. CROMWELL-ST.. SWANSEA. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 100, WALTER-ROAD. MRS. EDWARD FRICKER, MISS FLORENCE FRICKER, A.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., I AND MISS MINNIE FRICKER, L.R.A.M. Piano, Harp, Violin, Voice Training and Solo Singing, Harmony, Sight-Singing, Theory of Music, &c. 2444 M R. 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. (898); 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 supply ORCHESTRAS for CONCERTS, BALLS, and ENTERTAIN- MENTS in general. MR. A. TOMLINSON receives PUPILS for VIOLONCELLO. Terms on Application- 25, ST. 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