South Wales Daily News

ROYAL WELSH WHISKY AS SCTPWIBED TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ANtf H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALE& ABSOLUTELY PURE MALT. SIX YEARS OLD GUARANTEED. 42s'. PER DOZEN CASE CARRIAGE PATtk Distillery: I Frongoch, Bala. Obtainable through all District Offices. Wine & Spirit Merchaott 19. Nelson-street, Bristol. 16149-1175

j00tic^s. rsr/r /CARDIFF AND BORDEAUX. JpffiZh The CARDIFF STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S FIRST-CLASS SCREW ,srfEAMBrlS will eaie as follows, circum- Ttances permitting :— GARONNE Cardiff for Bordeaux Dec. 2 DORDOGNE .Bordeaux for Cardiff.Dec. 2 With goods and passengers. For Rates of Freight. <fcc„ apply to Mr A. G. Todd, '„pnfc 31 Quai des Chartrous, Bordeaux and to Agent, ai, w w Telegraphic address, Exchange, Cardiff. A Welcombe." National Telephone, No. 154. tO 1 Fare Single, £ 2 10s Return, £4, TTTE L F A S T A N D n G L A S GO W. First-class StJeamers are intended to sail as under:- CARDIFF to BELFAST every MONDAY p.m. tide. to GLASGOW every THURSDAY p.m. tide SWANSEA to BELFAST and GLASGOW Every WEDNESDAY p.m. tide. NEWPORT to BELFAST and GLASGOW. TUESDA YS.Nov. 9th, at 6 p.m.; 23rd. at 5 p.m BRISTOL to BELFAST and GLASGOW EVttry MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING. Fares Belfast—Cabin. 17s 6d; Steerage, 10s. Glasgow „ 20s; „ 126 Gd. Sailors, 10s; Return Tickets, fare and a half. Rates of freight and all further particulars from M. Jones and Bros.. Swansea; R. Burton and Son, New- port; M. Whitwill and Son, Bristol; or E. TAYLOR and CO., 1014 9, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. CUNARD LINE. FIVE AND A THIRD DAY PASSAGES. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FROM LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN. Fas NEW YORK. FOR BOSTON. CAMPANIA.Sat. Nov. 27 I PAVONIA .Th.. Nov. 25 UMBRIA Sat., Dec. 4 CARINTHIA.Th., Dec. 2 iiUCANIA .Sat., Dec. 111 CEPHALONIA .Dec. 9 SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION at moderate fares for FIRST and SECOND Class Passengers; also itaough to CHINA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA, Steerage Passengers to all parts of America and Canada at low rates; those by Boston steamers booked to New York without extra charge. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. 8, Water-street, Liverpool; OR TO THEIR AGENTS, Samuel John Davies, 9, Edward-place, Crockherbtown, Cardiff W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks. Cardiff; Messrs T. C. Howe and Co., Cardiff D. S. Thomas, School- master, Llandovery D. T. Davies, 42, Upper Thomas- street, Merthyr; J. Roberts, Pontypridd; W. Han- cock, 2, Downtng-street. Llanelly; J. S. Lambert, Porth; Joseph A. Williams, 23, Woodfield-st., Morris- ton Mr J. L. Bowen, Llanelly. A ME RICAN LINE /NZJRTRLRJ\. SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK fffrrl^ffwr SERVICE. ,l" UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK DIRECT, EVERY SATURDAY. Highest Class of accommodation for 8a.loOl1, Second Cabin Passengers. Steerage outfit free. LIVERPOOL—PHILADELPHIA SERVICE Every WEDNESDAY. IilVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA, Calling at Queenstown every Thursday. Steerage outfit free. Passengers and GooéJI are landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Penni- Bylvania Rjiilrosul, which has the Shortest and most Direct Route to all places in the Western States. 1016 Apply to Rictiarason, Spencer & Co., Southampton or Liverpool; or to S. J. Davies, 9, Edward-pl-, Qp^en- street; W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks; C. J- Cudlipp, Castle-road. Cardiff; Mason and Co., 2, Mount-st., Swansea; Austin and Siicocks, Swansea; T. H. Austin. Neath-road, Landore D. S. Thomas, British School, Llandovery W. Hancock. Downing-st., & J. Ii. Bowen, Lakcifeld. Llanelly H. Lewis, Bridgft-st., Neath W. Milton Locke, 3, Commercial-street, New- port, Mon.: D. L. Jones, 23, Villiers-st., Briton Ferry; J. Roberts. Pontypridd; D. T. Davies, 43, Upper Thomas-street, Merthyr; Rhys Roberts, 92, wood- field-street, Morriston M. D. Price. 54, Hlgh-stroet, Ferndale A Tilney, Steam Saw Mills, Abertillery W. Edwards, Blaina; A Davies, 14, Merchant-street Fontlwttyn D. W. Hughes, Post-office, Tredegar; J D. Thomas, Seven Sisters. Neath. /kfcr "OALGRAVE, MURPHY, & CO.'8 LINE OF STEAMERS. SWANSEA TO HAMBURG. CITY OF CADIZ Captain Connor CITY OF DOttTMUND Captain Codd CITY OF OPORTO.Captain Hoare One of the above or other steamers of the same line is intended to leave Swansea for Hamburg every Ten D^r Freights, &c., apply to the owners. Pal^ave, Murphy and Oo.. 17. Eden Quay, Dublin, or to the Aeente BURGESS & CO., Swansea. Agent at Hamburg—D. FUHRMANN. ALGRAVE, MURPHY, AND CO.'S REGULAR LINE OF STEAMERS FROM HAMBURG TO CARDIFF AND CARDIFF TO HAMBURG. City of Amsterdam. City of Hamburg, Ctty of Belfast, City of Lisbon, City of Bristol. City of Liverpool, City of Cadiz, City of Malaga, City of Cork, City of Oporto, City of Dortmund, City of Rotterdam. One of the above First-class Steamers is intended to leave HAMBURG for CARDIFF, and CARDIFF for HAMBURG at regular intervals. For particulars apply to PALGRAVE, MURPHY, AND Co., 17. Eden Quay. Dublin; or to J. T. DUNCAN & CO., CARDIFF. Agent at Hamburg—D. FUHRMANN. 1124 NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING _l\ COMPANY. TENERIFFE, CAPE TOWN, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA (VIA HOBART), AND NEW ZEALAND. Monthly Service. Excellent accommodation. Liberal cuisine. Low Fares. SpeciaJ terms to Families, and Round the World Pleasure Tours. TONGARIRO .Dec. 9 RUAHINE Jan. 6 Apply to J. B. Westray & Co., 138, Leadenhall- street. London, B.C. in Cardiff to J. A. Scott, Emigration Office, 47, Cathays-terraee, or S. J. Davies 9. Edward-place, C. J. Cudlipp, .32, Castle-road or in Swansea, to R. Perkins. 11, Somerset-place. 1181 OLD. KLONDIKE. GOLp, LfVEBPOOL DIRECT TO YUKON RIVER By Magnificent Full-powered Steamship GARONNE. Fares from 35 guineas upwards. Apply to Owners—P. IREDALE & PORTER, Shipowners, Mersey Chambers, 2686 LIVERPOOL. JgTG0LD KLONDYKE. All who desire information respecting KLONDYKE and the GOLDFIELDS of ONTARIO and BRITISH COLUMBIA should write to ALLAN BROS. & CO., 19. JAMES-STREET, LIVER- POOL for their Maps and Leaflets regarding the above'and the AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES OF CANADA, which are s- nt FREE. 16156 1190 T ONDON TO CARDIFF & SWANSEA. WEEKLY SAILINGS. The London and South Wales Steamers are rn- tended to Sail every THURSDAY from London (King and Queen Wharf, Rotherhithe, S.E.(, carrying Goods only for CARDIFF and SWANSEA, as follows :— Fitzwilliam ss,London to Cardif f& Swansea. Dec. 2 Bfncin ss, •• ii m Dec. 9 For further particulars apply to Matthews and Luff, Sussex House, 52, Leadenhall-street, London, E.C.; F. H. Tucker and Co., Swansea; or Matthews and Luff, Vienna Chambers, Cardiff. _1145_ iTIITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO., LTD.—CORK, NEWPORT, and CARDIFF.— WEEKLY SAILINGS. From CORK every MONDAY, From NEWPORT every TUESDAY. From CARDIFF every WEDNESDAY. Carrying goods at through rates to Limerick, Trale Mallow, and other places in South of Ireland. Passenger fares between Newport, Cardiff, and Cork:—Cabin, 17s 6d; Deck, 10s. Return Cabin, 25s, available for two months, to return from Cork to Newport, Cardiff, Southampton, Plymouth, or Liver- pool. For rates of freight and otherparticularsapply to the Agents, James Maddock, 109, Dock-street, New- nort Mon.; E. C. Downing, Bute Docks, Cardiff; or to the City of Cork Steam Packet Co., Ltd., Cork. 2842 jyj- LANGLANDS &S<)Nrf STEAMERS. REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICATION FORTNIGHTLY BETWEEN ABERDEEN, NEWCASTLE, HULL, and CARDIFF Calling, wnen inducement offers, at Sunderland, Middlesbrough, or West Hartlepool For Freight, &e., apply to E. TAYLOR & CO., 1153 BUTE-CRESCENT CARDIFF. LOWEST PARKS —America £5. Aus. tralia. B15 13s, Canada S5 5sJ Buenos Ayres and Rio £ 7 10s, India B15 15s, Ceylon £11 15s, Transvaal 8)3 13s, a.nd reduced rates to Cape.—HETHERING- TON'S. 163a, Strand, London. 1188 No NAME OINTMENT. l^J This Ointment is confidentially recommended as an old. tried, and successful remedy for scurvy scrofula, glandular swellings, ringworm, old wounds, ulcerated legs, scald heads, blotches on the face and body, St. Anthony's are. burns, chilblains, bruises, fistula, rheumatism, bunions, &c. It will soon faeal ug the most obstinate eruptions of the skin of ^Please note the Trade Mark Label on each pot. XTO NAME PILLS. l\j for scrofula, scurvy, ulcerated legs, erysipelas, blotches on the face, eruptions ou the body, piles, fistula, glandular swellings, &c., &c. Thev mav bo taken by persons of either sex, are ionic and invigorating, and, acting upon the secre- tions, they are", truly ja bto,! purifier, and s £ K pot..i.<I braes by .B Is l%d and 2s 9d each. No family should be without *hein' aoLii PROPRIETOR :—• J. WHITE HOUSE, 194 DERITEND, BiRMINGHAM. Agents wanted in every district. WILLIAMS' IPONTARDAWE) X*7" ORM LOZENGES. For over Thirty Years this highly valuable Remedy has met with the greatest success. The effect npon Weak. Delicate Children (often given up as mcoraDiej Is like Magic. Getting rid of his tormenting pests by taking these lozenges, the thin, pale-faced, in animate Child becomes strong, healthy, and lively, the pride, instead of the anxiety, of his guardians. Sir,—I have for some time used your Anthelmintic or Worm Lozenges in my family, and find them a very speedy aad efficacious cure for ascearides, and their agreeable and convenient form is a great recommen- dation for children.—W. HUTCHINSON, Vicar of Howdon." Sold at 9d, d. and 2a 9d per box, by most Øtemists. or for 14 or 34 stamps from J, Davies, Chemist, 30, High-street, Swansea. A list of testi- ':ll'l. i-'C., on application. 1156 aIts by Ruction. AUCTION APPOINTMENTS. Messrs W. C. CLARKE & DOVEY. Brickworks, Colliery. &c., at Cardiff Nov. — Leasehold Premises. at Cardiff Dec. 2 Mr C. E. DOVEY. Shoo and Warehouse, at Cardiff Dec. 2 Messrs GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, PERRY. Household Appointments, at Cardiff Nov. 26 Christmas Fat Stock, at Cardiff Dec. 14 Household Furniture, &c., at Llandaff — Important Premises, at Cardiff Messrs WILLIAM GRAHAM. HITCHCOX & CO. Timber, at Usk Dec. 2 Mr J. G. HEDGES. Shop Premises, at Pontypool .Dec. 6 Freehold Farms, at Pontypool .Dec. 6 Messrs HERN & PERTWEE. Properties, at Cardiff Nov. 30 Messrs HOWARD and KING. Shop and Premises, at Mountain Ash Nov. 26 P Mr JOHN HOWELL. Fat Cattle, &c., at Aberaman Nov. 30 Messrs J. G, MADDOX & SON, Superior Furniture, Noy* Mr SETH PHILLIPS. Houses, Business Premises. &c., at Newbridge.. Dec. 1 Mr J. T. SAUNDERS. Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff .Dec. 6 Messrs STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER. Chemical Works, near Hereford JDec, 9 Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff 5ec" ,9 Stock-in-Trade, at Pontypridd Dec. 14 Lease in Perpetuity, at Pontypridd.Dee.15 Plant, Railways, Buildings, etc.. at Taff Vftwr.JDec. 16 Leasehold Premises, at Cardiff .— House Property, at Pontypridd Mr J. RICHARD THOMAS. Fat Stock, at St. Athan, near Cowbridge.Nov. 29 Christmas Fat Stock at Cardiff Dec, 14 Messrs S. M. WILKINSON and CO. Valuable Properties, at Cardiff Dec. 9 SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY AT PONTYPRIDD. 1%/TESSRS STEPHENSON and ALEX- IW| ANDER have received instructions to SELL bv AUCTION, at an early date, the following valuable PROPERTY :— All those Two SHOPS and PREMISES, No. 81, Taff-street, Pontypridd, comprising an area. of 370 square yards or thereabouts. This property is held under a lease for 99 years from the 1st day of November, 1836, subject to an annual ground rent of JE3 2s. There is a side road 8 feet wide extending the whole length of the northern boundary. The property is sitnate in a prominent part of Poptypridd, near to the premises recently taken by Mr'Lipton. For further particulars apply to Messrs Walter Morgan, Bruce, and Co., Solicitors, Pontypridd or to the Auctioneers, 5, High-street, Cardiff. 2946 IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. MOORLAND- ROAD & CLAUDE-ROAD, CARDIFF. 11/fR J. T. SAUNDERS is favoured 1VB with instructions to SELL by AUCTION at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on MONDAY, December 6th, 1897, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to con- ditions to be then and there produced) the following Valuable „™„ LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES:— MOORLAND-ROAD. LOT 1.—All those two substantially-built HOUSES known as Langum House and Plymouth House, Moorland-road, let at 10s per week each, held under lease from Lord Tredegar for a term of 99 years from March 25th, 1892, at the low annual ground rent of £2 10s each. N.B.—These may be offered singly. CLAUDE-ROAD. LOT 2.—All that substantially-built and com- modious VILLA RESIDENCE, No. 25, Claude-road, held for a term of 99 years from March 3rd, 1890. at the annual ground rent of £ 4 15s. Further particulars as to Lot 1 may be obtained from Mr W. Bradley. Solicitor, 3, High-street, Cardiff; as to Lot 2 from Messrs. Ensor, Ward, and Gilling, Solicitors, High-street Arcade Chambers. Cardiff; or as to the whole of the lots upon application to the Auctioneer, The Cardiff Chambers, 29, St. Mary- street, Cardilf. 2947 ARERSYCHAN, MON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY "H/fR J. G. HEDGES, at the Crown W I Hotel, Pontypool, on MONDAY, the 6th day of December, 1897, at 3 for 3.30 o'clock in the After- noon (inter alia), all that valuable SHOP, DWELLING-HOUSE. & PREMISES, known as London House," situate and being Nos. 37 and 38. Union-street, Abersychan, in the County of Monmouth, with the appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mrs I. E. Hedges. The premises contain on the ground floor, large shop, with plate-glass windows and doors, fitted with counters, shelves, drawers, and gas fixtures, also two commodious sitting-rooms; on the first floor, five large bedrooms; in the basement, large cellar with lock-up pantry and well-lighted kitchen; in the back, washhonse, wood shed, and w.c. Suit grocer or draper, for which there is a good opening at Aber- sych¡¡,n. To view and for further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, or to Messrs Bythway and Son, Solicitors, Pontypool. 2838 fSmtfmtg øridít5. RINCIPALITY PERMANENT INVESTMENT JJUILDING SOCIETY. rt per cent. on DEPOSITS] A per cent. on PREFERENTIAL SHARES. :> per cent. on SUBSCRIPTION SHARES. APPLY FOR THE 37TH ANNUAL REPORT and Prospectus to W. SANDERS & SONS, Managing Sees., 28, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. AGENTS—Newport: Mr J. M. WOOD, 24, High-street. Penarth: Mr D. H. EDMUNDS, Windsor-rd. Barry: Mr D. H. EDMUNDS, Market Buildings. Ebbw Vale: Mr J. A. DAYIES, Ida-place. 1023 7422 THE MONMOUTHSHIRE AND i SOUTH WALES PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. H. J. PARNALL, Esq., J.P., Chairman. RESERVE & CONTINGENT FUNDS :-£9.030 3s 7d ADVANCES On Freehold or Leasehold Securities at 5 per Cent. interest. INVESTING OR PAID-UP SHARES (interest 5 per cent, per annum and bonus). DEPOSITS and DEPOSIT SHARES at current rates of interest. F. J. HEYBYRNE, Secretary. HEYBYRNE & BROWN, 1, Friar's Chambers, Newport; 1231 And 21, West Bute-street, Cardiff. =? rjpOWER TEA—New Seasons 1897-8. rjlOWER TEA—Absolutely Pure. rjpOWER TEA—A Daily Treat. rjlOWER TEA—The Choicest Pickings FJIOWER TEA—Of the New Crop. rjlOWER TEA—New Seasons 1897-8. TOWER TEA—Wholesome Tea at Is. rjlOWER TEA—Excellent Tea at ls4d. TOWER TEA-Powerful Tea at Is 6d. rrOWER TEA—Delicious Tea at Is 8d. rjlOWER TEA—New Seasons 1897.8. rjlOWER TEA-Superfine Tea at 2s. rjlOWER TEA-Fine Darjeeling at 28 Bd. TOWER TEA-Trade Mark. rjlOWER TEA—" Tower of Strength." WHOLESALE OF TOWER rjlEA, LIMITEDt SKILLED BLENDERS TO THE TRADE 5, JEWRY.STREET, LONDON, B.C. AGENTS IN THIS DISTRICT. J. ANDREWS, King-street a.nd Queen-street, Car- marthen. G. PHILLIPS, 3, Hall-street, Carmarthen. W. LLOYD, 12, Lammas-street, Carmarthen. j. WESLEY JONES, Stepney-street, Llanelly. D. C. PARRY, Grocer, Llanelly. A. JONES, Queen's-square, Llangadock. EVANS & MAY, Water-street, Aberavon. GRIFFIN & DAVIES, Cadoxton-Barry and Barry Dock M. MITCHELL, Grocer, Caerphilly. R. J. PItlCE, Grocer, Caerphilly. PHILIP LEWIS, Grocer, Whitchurch. E. H. MATHEWS, Grocer, Aberkenfig. D. EVANS & SON, 3 and 4, Fore-street. TreharriS JAMES THOMAS, 216, High-street, Treorky. J. R. EVANS, Williamstown, Penygraig and Tonypandy. 263Z J. TREHARNE, The Stores, Penygraig. THE SCHOLASTIC TRADING CO. JL LTD. 7, ST. JOHN'S.SQUARE, CARDIFF. PRIVATE XMAS BOOK OF SPECIMENS, NOW READY. DIARIES AND CALENDARS FOR 1898. WE ST W A YD HO." BY KINGSLEY. Is 9d CASH. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL BOOKS FOR THE SCIENCE CLASSES KEPT IN STOCK. MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. Drawing Paper, Rubber, Leads, India Ink. &c. INDIAN CLUBS AND DUMB-BELLS. SHORTHAND BOOKS AND PENCILS. 171816319 ——— 335e 7, ST. JOHN'S-SQUARE. RJLHE WORLD'S HAIR GROWER C. ASTRINGENT, the best Hair Producer of the age. Never fails to make the hair grow; an infallible remedy for weak and thin hair; the one and only core for premature baldn^s; pun- gent and pleasant to use; non-greasy. No one having weak hair should be without it. Is. 6d. per Bottle; worth a guinea. Try it. Prepared by C. McCASKIE. Hairdresser, &c. TEMPLE-STREET, SWANSEA. 2854 Proprietor of the Celebrated Electric Hair Dye BUY THE CARDIFF TIME S K SOUTH WAI.ES WEEKLY NEWS.—ONE PENNY. altz bg Jhiriicn. SALE TRJS DAY (FRIDAY), AT 11 O'CLOCK. A most Important, Highly Attractive, and Absolute Sale of the SUPERB HOUSEHOLD APPOINT- MENTS, removed from the residence to the Sale-rooms, 11, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF, in consequence of the permission of the ground landlord to hold a sale upon the premises being withheld. l,200ozs. OF SILVER FAMILY PLATE, including some rare and unique specimens of Queen Anne and the Georgian Era. OLD SHEFFIELD ELECTRO-PLATE, embracing many important items, presentation plates, exhibition prize cups. valuable dish covers, and epergnes. A GALLERY OF OIL PAINTINGS, including choice and important Works by Leslie, S. Haller, Hardy, Mclntyre, Leader, Morland, Ker- mann, A. Vescovi, Paully, B. Werner, G. Thompson, and other celebrated Artists; and other pictures decorating he apartments in oils and water- colours. Several choice etchings and engravings. The Household Furniture is absolutely without blemish, and quite equal to new. ABOUT 1,500 CHOICE HAVANA CIGARS. LL/TESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING & JjUL PERRY are instructed to remove, catalogue, andSELL by AUCTION, at their Salerooms, as above, This Day (FRIDAY), 26th November, 1897, commencing REMAINDER OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND APPOINTMENTS Removed as above. ORDER OF SALE :— FRIDAY.—Valuable Old Silver, Electro-plate, Pic- tures, Cigars, Remainder of Furni- ture, Basement and Outdoor Effects. Catalogues may be had from the Auctioneers. 2645 Hates btr tnbtr. ROMILLY ESTATE, NEAR BARRY. TIMBER FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about 21 ACRES of CD very fine LARCH and strong SCOTCH and SPRUCE FIRS suitable for PITWOOD, COGS, etc., known as the MIDDLETUN PLANTATION, which Is very conveniently situated adjoining the Weycook Road, and within 1% miles of Barry Station. Application to view to be made to the Bailiff, Mr D. Powell, Cwm Barry Cottage, Barry. All Tenders for same to be addressed, not later than the 4th proximo, to Robert Forrest, Esq., St. Fagan's. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 2917. Insurance INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS OF ALL KINDS. ACCIDENTS AND DISEASE. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANB FIDELITY GUARANTEE. RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY. LOSSES PAID, &3,800,000. 64, Cornhill. London. 1192 A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS :—Mr W. Hulin, Station-master, G.W, Railway and Messrs Tregerthen Dunn and Co., 12- Mountstuart-square, Cardiff Mr W. Thompson, DTL sonal Superintendent's Office, G.W. Railway, Oaroin (^Duration. CARDIFF. HARROW HOUSE SCHOOL, NEW- JjL PORT-ROAD, CARDIFF. KINDERGARTEN, under Trained Certificated (Froebel) Mistress. Transition and Upper Classes with preparation for examinations if desired. Open Classes for Drawing, Painting, and Dancing (juveniles). Vacancies for a few Boarders. For Prospectuses address U62 PRINCIPALS, THE MISSES MARKS. ._u_ PONTYPOOL. WEST MONMOUTHSHIRE SCHOOL PONTYPOOL. This School, erected by the Haberdashers' Company, the Estates Governors of William Jones's Founda tion, will be OPENED in JANUARY NEXT. Healthy and bracing situation in grounds of six acres. Chemical and physical laboratories; a gymnasium and covered swimming hath in course af erection. Splendid accommodation for boarders. An efficient staff of Resident Masters, Scholarships and exhibitions of the value of £ 350 a year. For prospectus and information apply 2777 J. H. PRIESTLEY, B.A., Headmaster. HATH. TTOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, JLjL KENSINGTON, BATH. PRINCIPALS—The Misses WILTSHIRE and MAGGS. Healthy situation. Careful tuition and home com- forts. Tennis, &c. Holidays optional. Moderate terms. Good references. 2529 LANGLAND BAY, SWANSEA. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, \3f BELLEVUE, LANGLAND BAY, 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. The Second Term began Tuesday, May 4ch. 1242 SOUTHPORT. NIVERSITY SCHOOL, SOUTHPORT. !U A most successful BOARDING SCHOOL for BOYS.—T. ISHERWOOD, M.A., LL.L> Principal. JESSE WILLIAMS' SPECIALITY. jyR. JgROWN'S £ JOUGH GOTTLE Is the best of all Cough Cores. The very first dose scems to do good. It's so comforting. J^R. JgROWN'S COUGH BOTTLE Warms the Chest* cuts the phlegm, and lubri- cates the throat. For a tickling throat) a hack- ing cough, or a cold 011 the chest there's nothing half so good as Dr. Brown's Cough Bottle. JJR. jgROWN'S COUGH BOTTLE Is prepared from the choicest drags mttmey can buy. If we were to give you the recipe yoti would find that if you were to take it te any first-class chemist,&. man who could be depended upon to use nothing but the best, and at the same to have the necessary skill to blend the various ingredients properly, it would cost you about twice the money we charge for it. DR. B ROWN'S COUGH JgOTTLE Is composed of Honey, Horehound, Aniseed, Squill, Ipecac, Chloro- dyno.Paregoric.and Tola. It is therefore no experi- ment. Its annually in- creasing sale testifies eloquently to its sterling worth. It is not now necessary to publish any testimonials,since nearly every man, woman, and child know something about it. DR, JJROWN'S COUGH JgOTTLE In recommended, ne the hame implies, fc rCoughs and Colds. It frequently gives great relief in Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption. It allays that irritation or tickling Of the throat which bothers you so much. It Softens the congealed phlegm so that it can be coughed up. DR. JgROWN'S COUGH TJOTTLE Is sold in beetles at Is, 2s 9d, and 49 6d, by the proprietors, Jesse Wil- liams and Co., Chemists, Park Hall Buildings, Cardiff, and by nearly all the Chemists in Car- diff and the Neighbour- hood. Threepence extra Will bring any size by parcels post to any address in the Kingdom PAINE'S BILL PORTING J SYNDICATE For Aberdare, Hirwain, Mountain Ash, and District. Z. ANDREWS, SECBETABX. 23990 Offiobs: 1205 NEW THEATRE, ABERDARE. fettors auii Contracts. ORTH WALES COUNTIES ASYLUM, DENBIGH. ASYLUM, DENBIGH. WATER SUPPLY. The Committee of Visitors of the above Asylum is prepared to receive TENDERS from competent Con- tractors for the supply of 720 tons of CAST-IRON WATER PIPES, in accordance with the Specifica- tion, Quantities, and Form of Tender, copies of which may be obtained on and after the 1st day of December, 1897, at the office of the Engineers, Messrs Wood & Brodie, 3, Cook-street, Liverpool, on the deposit of £3, which will be returned after the receipt of a bona-fide Tender, with the quantities and schedule of prices fully priced out, and the return of all documents. Sealed Tenders endorsed "Tender for Casfr-iron Pipes" to be delivered at my office, The Asylum, Denbigh, before 12 o'clock noon on the 31st day of December, 1897. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. WM. BARKER, Clerk to the Visiting Committee. 20th 2937 NORTH WALES COUNTIES ASYLUM, DENBIGH. WATER SUPPLY. The Committee of Visitors of the above Asylum is prepared to receive TENDERS from competent Contractors for EXCAVATING TRENCHES, and LAYING, JOINTING, &c., about 13,200 yards of CAST- IRON WATER MAINS, Constructing a Dam, Filter Beds, Service Tanks, &e., in accordance with the Specification, Quantities, ahd Form of Tender, copies of which may be obtained on and after the 1st day of December, 1897, at the Office of the Engineers, Messrs Wood and Brodie, 3, Cook-street, Liverpool, on the deposit of J53, which will be returned after the re- ceipt of a bona fide Tender with the Quantities and Schedule of Prices fully priced out, and the return at all documents. Sealed Tenders endorsed Tender for Laying Mains to be delivered at my Office, the Asylum, Denbigh, before 12 o'clock on the 31st day of DECEMBER, 1897. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. WM. BARKER, Clerk to the Visiting Committee. 20th November, 1897, 2938 LLANTWIT LOWER SCHOOL N BOARD. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of NEW SCHOOLS at Herbert-road, Melincrythaa, near Neath. Accommodation for 617 children. Plans and Specification may be seen at the Offices of the Architect, Mr J. Cook Rees. St. Thomas Chambers, Church-place, Neath, from whom Bills of Quantities may be obtained upon payment of two guineas, which amount will be returned upon receipt of bona fide tender. All Tenders must reach the undersigned on or before 12 o'clock noon on the 8th of December in a sealed envelope, endorsed Tender for Melincrytfaan School," and must be accompanied by the names and addresses of two sureties for the completion of the work in case Tender is accepted. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. CUTHBERTSON & POWELL, Clerks to the Board. 58, Water-street, Neaith, 20th November, 1897. 2907 PENYBONT RURAL DISTRICT JL COUNCIL. COITY HIGHER WATER SUPPLY. TO PIPE FOUNDERS AND CONTRACTORS. The above Caunci1 are prepared to receive TENDERS for the following works of water supply, viz.:— (1) The SUPPLY and DELIVERY of about 4,900 Yards of 3in. CAST IRON WATER MAINS with the necessary irregular pipes. (2) The LAYING and JOINTING of same. Drawings and Specifications may be seen and Forms of Tender obtained at the office of the Engineer, Mr Jesse Hurley, 10, Bridgend-road, Tondu, on and after the 27th November. 1897. Tenders must be sent in on the forms supplied, endorsed as directed therein, by Friday, the 3rd December, 1897, to me. 2927 B. HARMAR COX, Clerk. Union Offices, Bridgend, November 23rd, 1897. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. JJAMPSON AND CO" DUMBALLS ROAD, CARDIFF. STEPS, HEADS, COPING STONE, LANDINGS (Large Size), SAWN STONE KERBS, CHANNEL CROSSINGS, SETTS, WALL STONES, HEARTHS, and FLAGS as laid in Queen-street, High-street, and St. Mary's, Cardiff, direct from our Quarries, Clare, Ireland, and Shepley, near Huddersfield. 800e U93 ALBERT GILL, Manager. THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE BRICK CO., LIMITED, CAKE MORE BLUE BRICK WORKS, BLACKHEATH, STAFFS. ALL KINDS OF BEST BLUE PAVINGS, COPES FACING BRICKS, BULLNOSE, PLINTHS, &0. Prices and Samples on application. 2741 PAPERHANGINGS 1 PAPER JL HANGINGS 1 GENUINE SALE. ROBERT LEWIS & CO., OP CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET, CARDIFF, Are holding their ANNUAL SALE. Great Reductions from Current Prices. Choicest Designs and Colourings. Ceiling and Wall Hangings. 2392—843e Address—ROBT. LEWIS Co.. Custom House-street, Cardiff. TO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. a —— ARCHIBALD D. DAWNAY, LIMITED, Keeps at the WALES AND WEST OF ENGLAND GIRDER WORKS, EAST MOORS, CARDIFF, A LARGE STOCK OF STEEL JOISTS, FLITCH PLATES, TEES, ANGLES, CHANNELS, Etc. Manufacturers of ROOFS, GIRDERS, BRIDGES, STANCHEONS, PATENT SOLID TILE and CONCRETE FLOORS. OFFICES EAST MOORS, CARDIFF. Telegrams Dawnay, diff." National Telephone, Cardiff, No. 694. 1139 PIANOS AND ORGANS. THOMPSON & gHACKELL (Ltd.) The Finest Display of Musical Instruments ever shown in the Principality. ESTEY ORGANS. Newest Styles. NEUMEYER PIANOS. Latest Models. BRINSMEAD PIANOS. Improved designs KIRKMAN PIANOS. Inlaid Panels. COLLARD PIANOS. Exquisite Finish. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. DELIVERED FREE. OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. All Instruments Supplied on New Hire System if desired, without Extra. Charge, from 10s Monthly. Beautifully Illustrated Catalogue Free by Post on application to Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr, or any of the Company's numerous Branches. SCHOOL BOARD MODEL PIANOS (As Supplied Cardiff and Barry School Boards), ONLY 19 GUINEAS CASH. Usual Price 30 Guineas 1,200 INSTRUMENTS SOLD YEARLY. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Send for Price List. Send for Price List. LIST OF ADDRESSES. CARDIFF .Queen's Music Warehouse, Queen-street. BRISTOL 142, Newfoundland-road, SWANSEA 32, Castle-street. NEWPORT .23, Commercial-street. GLOUCESTER 146, Westgate-street MERTHYR 118, High-street. PONTYPRIDD Taff-street LLANELLY .60, Stepney-street. RHONDDA 81, Tylacelyn-road, Penygraig BRIDGEND 1, Wyndham-street. FERNDALE 37, Strand. BARRY DOCK 49, Holton-road. With Agents in most of the Towns and Villages in the Principality. 1047 WILLEY & CO., GAS ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS TO THE GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND EXETER. OFFICES HAVEN-ROAD, ST. THOMAS, EXETER. ENGINEERING WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRIES, ST. THOMAS, EXETER. METER FACTORIES AND WORKS JAMES-ST., EXETER, & 248, KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON. TELEGRAPHIC ADBRESS— "WILLEY, EXETER. TELEPHONE, 132. 1885 GOLD. SILVER, NICKEL, OR BRASS PLATING E- J- MORGAN, PLATER AND GILDER, EXCELSIOR ELECTRO-PLATING WORKS, SPITAII-SQUARE (NEAR T.V.B.), CARDIFF. Morgan's Cycle Plating and Enamelling is the Acme of Perfection. Cycles enamelled any colour. Electro- Silver Plating of Cruet Stands, Spoons, Forks, &c. a Specialite. Price ListFree. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 1322 mHE DE REES BILL POSTING AND 1 ADVERTISING COMPANY, LIMITED. PROPRIETORS of 150 of the LARGEST STATIONS, NEWPORT PONTYPOOL. msCA. EASTERN and WESTERN VALLEYS. TERMS ON APPLICATION. BRIDGE-STREET. NEWPORT 1009 Jublic Jloiias. GOOD WORKS are evidences Qf, but not aids to, salvation. God's order is, iRepeiit- ance, then faith on His Son, then eternal life and countless blessings, thei good works, the fruit of the Spirit in the new creature—John xv. 5 Rom. iii. 28; Gal. v.15-25; Math. vii. 24-27. WANTED, under BOTTOMRY BOND, the sum of £1,450, on ship freight and cargo in the Italian barque Rosa Madre," 911 tons register. Money required for necessary repairs and disbursements attached to putting into Cardiff Docks leaky. Vessel bound to Cape Town with cargo of coals.—Apply to Captain Lebone, c.o. Italian Con- sulate, Cardiff. 243 ■MJTR L. R. BOWEN (Baritone) is open for 1VI engagements at Concerts, Oratorios, and Adjudicating, also to Teach Voice Production.—All communications for vacant dates at once to Cilfrew, Neath. 215 MORDEY, CARNEY, AND COT, LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SHARE TRANSFER BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from November 25th to December the 9th, both days inclusive. DAVID MORGAN, Secretary. Newport, Mon., November 24th, 1897. 2926 RHYDFELAN. OTICE, All PERSONS HAVING Py GRAVES at EBENEZER, GLANTAF, GitAVEYARD are hereby requested to CLAIM and CLEAN THEIR GRAVES within three months' time from this date, November 22nd, 1897 if not they will lose their claims in the said Graves.—(Signed), DD. REES, Secretary. 2864 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GRAND EISTEDDFOD, PEMBROKE DOCK, EASTER MONDAY, April 11th, 1898. PRIZES TO THE VALUE OF JE105 WILL BE AWARDED. MALE VOICE PIECE, THE CRUSADERS." 1st prise, £40 and Silver Cup to the successful con- ductor 2nd plize, £ 5. Secretaries H. Thomas and T. Morgans, Lower Pen- nar, Pembroke Dock. 379 VALE OF GLAMORGAN RAILWAY The Vale of Glamorgan line from Barry to Bridg- end Station, Great Western Railway, and Coity Junction (near Tondu) will be OPENED for PASSENGER, GOODS, and MINERAL TRAFFIC on WEDNESDAY, the 1st of DECEMBER, 1897, and on and from that date the Company will be prepared to deal with such traffic at the several stations on this line, viz., Rhoose, Aberthaw, Gileeton, Llantwit- Major, and Southerndown-road. They will also be prepared to deal with Jive stock traffic at Aberthaw, Gileston. Llantwit-Major, and Southerndown-road. Passengers for the Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Line from the Llynvi, Garw, and Ogmore Valleys, and also from places on the Great Western Com- pany's Line below Bridgend should change at Bridgend Station. Traffic for the Vale of Glamorgan Line from the Llynvi, Garw, and Ogmore Valleys should be con- signed and addressed via Coity Junction, and from places west of Bridgend via Bridgend For the Vale of Glamorgan line from places north of Treforest traffic should be consigned and add.res8ed via. Treforest Junction and Barry, and from places east of St. Fagan's via St. Fagan's and Barry. W. MEIN, Secretary. Barry Dock, Nov. 25th, 1897. 2940 H £ gai glaftcts. To CHARLOTTE JANE ROCK _t_ CLARKE, formerly of 45, Tudor-road, Cardiff, and recently of the Wessex Hotel, Gloucester, but whose present address is unknown, Spinster. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 19th of November, 1897, a Writ of Summons (1897 L. No. 904) was issued by us out of the Cardiff District Registry of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, in which Harold Leigh, of 21, Bridge-street, Cardiff, was Plaintiff, and you, the said Charlotte Jane Rock Clarke, were Defendant, and whereby you were commanded that within eight days after the service of such writ upon you, inclusive of the day of such service, you should cause an appearance to be entered for you in an Action at the suit of the said Harold Leigh, and that in default of your so doing the said Plaintiff might proceed therein and judg- ment might be given in your absence, and by the indorsement of such Writ it appeared that the said Plaintiff claimed for possession of the Shop, Dwelling-house, and Premises situate and being Number 88, Cowbridge-road, Canton, Cardiff, and for mesne profits, damages and costs. And NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the District Registrar of the said Court has, by an Order dated the 25th November, 1897, ordered that service of the said Writ of Summons upon you be effected by service thereof on H. H. Clarke, of 118, Newport-road, Cardiff, per- sonally, and by advertising the same once in each of the local morning papers. Dated this 25th November, 1897. LEIGH and HORLEY, Andrews-buildings, Queen-street. Cardiff, 2952 Solicitors for the said Plaintiff. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PARTNERSHIP heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, ROBERT HAYES CARRICK, of Bute Docks, Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan; OTTO KRAMER TRECHMANN, of West Hartlepool, in the countv of Durham; ALBERT FREDERICK TRECHMANN, of West Hartlepool aforesaid; and ROBERT MORTON MIDDLETON (the younger), formerly of West Hartlepool aforesaid, but now of Ealing, in the county of Middlesex, carrying on business as Ship and Steamship Owners, Ship and Steamship Managers, Ship and Insurance Brokers, Coal Exporters, and Commission Agents, at Cardiff and Barry Dock, in the county of Glamorgan, and New- port, in the county of Monmouth, under the style of TRECHMANN, CARRICK AND COMPANY," has by MUTUAL CONSENT BEEN DISSOLVED by the retirement of the said Robert Mortou Middleton from the said Partnership, as from the 12th day of November, 1897. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by tho said Robert Haves Oarrick, Otto Kramer Trechroann, and Albert Frederick Trechmann, who will continue to carry on the said partnership business of Trechmann, Carrick, and Company" at Cardiff, Barry Dock, and Newport aforesaid. Dated this 12th dav of November, 1897. O. K. TRECHMANN, A. F TRECHMANN, ROBT. H. CARRICK, 2933 R. MORTON MIDDLETON. CAR D I F2 U N ION. FEMALE NIGHT ATTENDANT. CARDIFF UNION WORKHOUSE.—WANTED, a, FEMALE ATTENDANT to attend upon the Sick at night. Age from 24 to 30. Salary, £20 a year, rising £ 1 each year to £ 25, with board, lodging, washing, and uniform, subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Acts, for which the value of the emoluments is fixed at JE34. Applicants must be single or widows without encumbrance, and be strong and active. A statement of the duties and forms of application may be obtained either from the Master of the Workhouse or from me, and must be returned to me without delay, and in any case not later than 10 o'clock a.m. on Saturday, 18th December, 1897. ARTHUR J. HARRIS, Clerk. Queen's Chambers, Cardiff, 23rd Nov., 1897. 2300 CARDIFF UNION. MALE AND FEMALE LUNATIC ATTENDANTS WANTED. CARDIFF UNION WORKHOUSE.—WANTED, a MALE LUNATIC ATTENDANT, between 21 and 28 salary £27 a year, rising by £1 annually to £35 and a FEMALE LUNATIC ATTENDANT, between 20 and 25 salary, jE18 a year, rising by £1 annually to £22, in each case with board, lodging, washing, and uniform, subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Offioers' Superannuation Acts, for which the value of the emoluments of the Male Attendant is fixed at JE38 per annum, and that of the emoluments of the Female Attendant at JHOper annum. Each officer must be single, or widowed without eJl(}umbrance, and strong and active. A statement of the duties and form of application may be obtained either from the Master at the Workhouse or from me, and must be returned to me without delay, and in any case not later than 10 a.m. on Saturday, 18th December, 1897. 2901 ARTHUR J. HARRIS, Clerk. Queen's Chambers, Cardiff, 23rd November, 1897. LANTWIT LOWER SCHOOL J[j BOARD. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK OF WORKS. APPLICATIONS are invited for CLERK of WORKS to superintend the erection of New Schools at Melincrythan, Neath. Salary, £2 per week. Applications, with copies of three recent testi- monials, to be made on forms to be had from Mr J. Cook Rees, Architect, St. Thomas'-chambers, Neath, and to be delivered, endorsed Clerk of Works," to the undersigned on or before 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, the 8th day of December next. Canvassing the members of the Board will dis- qualify. CUTHBERTSON and POWELL, Clerks to the Board. 58, Water-street, Neath, 20th November, 1897. 2906 T LANGEINOR SCHOOL BOARD. ANTED immediately for MIXED SCHOOL, PONTYCYMMER, TWO ASSISTANT TEACHERS (ex-P.T.'s), Male and Female, Art. 50 or 52. Com- mencing salaries respectively £60 and £45, Apply, enclosing three copies of recent testi- monials, by the 29th instant. CHARLES WILLIAMS, 2951 Ogmore Vale R.S.O., Glam. WANTED at XMAS, HEAD MASTER V t and MISTRESS for the Usk Higher Elemen- tary School. under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act. Salary, £130. Half fees with house and coal.— Apply Fenton Geo. Harris, Clerk to the Managers, Usk. 208 'HE J^AIKST jjISCOVERY SAVE MONEY AND TrME. IS SAVES £1. BIG DEMAND. Users of INCANDESCENT BURNERS can now prevent the Breaking, Splitting, and Blackening of Mantles by using M AGNESLUM- QARBIDE. SOLD IN TUBES AT Is. BY POST, is Id. SOLE AGENTS: JOHN WILLIAMS AND SONS, 1224 IRONMONGERS, CARDIFF. 71e THE CADOXTON AND BARRY t BILL-POSTING COMPANY (LIMITED), VERE-STREET, CADOXTON-BARRY. Secretary, MICHAEL DAVIES. Bes Positions and Largest Connection in the District. public ).mustnunts. CARDIFF. MHEATRE JO 0 Y A L. Lessee and Manageress, Mrs EDWARD FLETCHER. Telephone, 362. Special Notice.—Cardiff is the only Town in South Wales and Monmouthshire visited by this Company, TO-NIGHT AND DURING THE WEEK. Matinee SATURDAY, Nov. 27th, at 2 o'clock. Doors open at 1, ME. WILLIAM GREET'S COMPANY, by arrange- ment with MR WILSON BARRETT, in the SIGN OF THE CROSS, By WILSON BARRETT. Early doors, 6.30. Doorsopen at 7; commence, 7.30. Prices as usual. Seats not guaranteed. Booking offices at Messrs Thompson and Shackell's, Ltd., Queen-street, from 10 till 5. Telephone, 521. Monday Next, Nov, 29th, First Visit of Mr A. A. Barclay's No. 1 Company, in the New and Original Musical Comedy, THE BALLET GIBL, by the Author of The Circus Girl." In Active Preparation, THE ROYAL ANNUAL PANTOMIME, ROBINSON CRUSOE (Up-to-Date.) Written by GEORGE THORNE (of D' ly Carte fame), and which will be produced in a style worthy of the Principality of Wales. GRAND THEATRE, Lessee and Manager.Mr OLABIINCB SOUSES. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF A GAIETY GIRL, Popular Prices :-4d to 103 6d. Doors open 7.10 (early doors 6.46). Commence 7.30. MONDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 29th, MAN TO MAN. Billiard Balls, 10s 6d each, Guaranteed JL) size aad weight. A week's trial allowed.— Orme & Sons. Ltd., Manchester, London, and Glasgow. iublitatíøns. NOW READY. Price One Shilling. 0HAMBERS'S JOURNAL CHRJSTMAS NUMBER THE COMBINED CHRISTMAS AND DECEMBER NUMBER. Some of the Con- COMPLETE STORIES tents :— THE STORY OF By THE MAROONS. MEMORIES OF GUY BOOTHBY CHARLES u I BUU DICKENS, By M. Q. HOLYOAKK. To "R TT A frtj THE DOOM OF b. hi. UAHUi, THE AIRrGODt By E. J. ROCKE SURRAGS. J ARTHUR BARRY, MESSAGES FROM THE SEA. By W. ALLINGHAM. ROGER POCOCK, EARLY CONTRIBUTORS TO CHAMBERS'S „TTT „ JOURNAL. Jii. OUlxfcj, Containing unpub- lished letters from John Gait, Thomas IN Carlyle, Thackeray, Thomas De Quincey, and R. L. Stevenson. CHRISTMAS THE PALACE OF GOLDEN DEEDS. NUMBER TREASURE- SEEKING IN OF FRANCE AT THE PRESENT DAY. CtllnrRPRQ'?! .BLACKWOODS: HAM±>H»Kb fc> THE HISTORY OF A PUBLISH- ING HOUSE. JOURNAL. THIS CHRISTMAS NUMBER IS COM- PLETE IN ITSELF. 2942 WINDSOR MAGAZINE. READY TO-DAY. JGLGGEST XMAS NO. ON RECORD. DOUBLE NO. ONE SHILLING. ly^INDSOR MAGAZINE. mHE "IjjriNING 1ITANUAL, BY VIALTER R. SKJSISJKR, Contains full particulars of all Mining Companies known to the Exchanges of London and the Provinces. Separate sections a.re devoted to Australasian and South African Companies. Also separate sections of mining directors and mining secretaries. The particulars given of each Mining Company in- clude the directors and other officials, date of estab- lishment, seat of operations, deacription of the property with the purchase consideration, details of capital, calls, dividends paid, and the latest financial position as disclosed by the accounts. The Last Volume (for 1897) was published in June, 1897. Price 15s., post free. LONDON 26, NICHOLAS-LANE, LOMBARD- STREET, LONDON, E.G. 1136 THE ARCHITECT' AND CONTRACT j_ REPORTER. Established nearly a Quarter of a Century. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER has a large and influential circulation amongst Archi- tects. Builders, Contractors, and the wealthy classes of the public, and has been found to be a very valu- able medium of publicity. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains a larger number of Tenders and Contracts Open than any other paper. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains the finest and most beautiful Architectural and Art Illustrations of any paper published in any part of the world. WEEKLY, PRICE 4d. PUBLISHED BY P. A. GILBERT WOOD, 175, STRAND, LONDON. W.C. 1154 QARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEW- PORT SHIPPING GAZETTE. ublished every Monday Morning. Price 21s per annum, or by Post 25s. The CARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEWPORT SHIPPING GAZETTE contains a complete record of the 8hipping busmess of Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bristol, Neath, Briton Ferry, Burry Port, &c., and cirClùates among all the Merchants and Brokers of the Bristol Channel Ports, and generally thoughout the various ports of the United Kingdom. It is filed at Lloyd's, the Lombard, and most of the Chambers of Commerce, and is also sent to the leading Foreign Pcrts. CHIEF St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Just Published, for Two Stamps, By J. A. BARNES, M.D. (U.S.) a Treatise, entitled -prow TO ENSURE HEALTH most FI | valuable Book on the Laws Governing Life, and the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of aJi Diseases depending on Nervous Debility, Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, &0. Sent post free on receipt of Two Stamps. Addless;- Messrs BARNES & CO., 48, Lonsdale-square, Thornhill-road, London, N. 1110 TWO JpENCE IN THE SHILLING OR OVER THREE SHILLINGS IN THE -α- JpOUND CAN BE SAVED BY BUYING YOUR PROVISIONS mon THE DIRECT rjlRADING 0OMPANY, 286, BUTE STREET (Four doors from Custom House-street). NO OTHER BRANCH IN CARDIFF. 70e 1225 ROSS'S ROYAL »JJELFAST" A ERATED & MINERAL WATERS AND LIME JUICE CORDIAL May be obtained in any Port in the United Kingdom from the leading Ship Store Dealers. ——— 1768 W, ACROSS & SONS, LTD., BELFAST. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS are warranted j to cure GRAVEL and PAINS in the BACK, and all kindred complaints. Free from mercury. Estab lished upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors through- out the world, or sent for 60 stamps by the makers- The Lincoln and Midland Counties DrngComapny, Lincoln. 1023 Puirlir ÀmUSttntnts. CARDIFF. hot in mortals to command success* bat well more-deserve it;" THE E M P I B B. UANAAINO DIRECTOR OSWAMt STOZ>I< TO-NIGHT I From the Palace Theatre, London, and all the chief Continental Establishments, the ParMatig, LES GARDENIAS, in vocal, terpsichorean, and instrumental tit-bit^ REZENE AND ROBINI, The funniest fellows to date. Look at him I MARY LYNNE, Contralto Vocalist. THE 3 KEZIAHS, Three Ladies on the Silver Ladders. FLO. BURRIS, Songstress and Dancer. JOHNNY DWYER, Comedian. THE S.O. CINEMATOGRAPHE. With Panorama of Jerusalem Photographed from the back of a train. Also realistic representation Of a Spanish Bull Fight, which, owing to its popularity on Monday night, will be repeated. F. W. MILLIS, The Australian Ventriloquist. NEXT WEEK— THE PEERLESS SANDOW IN "SANDOW'S OLYMPIA." Box Office open daily from 10 to 4 Saturdays, 10 to 1. Also from 7 to 10 each evening for bookings for subse- quent dates. Two Complete Performances Every Evening Between 7 and 9 and 9 and 11. A 60 YEARS' SUCCESS MUST HAVE MERIT. pHILHARMONIC HALL, CARDIFF. Enormous Success and Third Week of JOSEPH POOLE'S SIGHTS OF THE WORLD, THE RECORD BEATEN, AND WHY ? Because POOLE'S PICTORIAL PRODUCTION and POOLE'S VARIETY CONFEDERATION is undoubtedly the Greatest and Grandest Show in Cardiff. POOLE'S ORCHESTRAL BAND. Every Evening at 7.45; Doors Open at 7.15. Wed. nesdays and Saturdays Matinees at 3. Notice—Early doors at 7 o'clock, 3d each extra to all parts. Manager, J. W. Poole. Sole Proprietor, Joseph Poole. 16360-2583-23e SW ANSEA. THE EMPIRE, _t_ MANASINS DIHBCTOP.—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! POLVERINI'S CINEMATOGRAPHS, With views of THE GREEK AND TURK WAR. THE JONES-AMONDA TROUPE, JACKLEY and FRATELLI, ROSIE MAY. CHARLES DEANE, ADA LONSDALE, SISTERS SANTLEY, and VOLTI and RAY. GRAN THEATRE-SW AN SEA. \3T Mr H. H. MORELL and Mr FBEDK, MOUILLOT, Proprietors. MONDAY, Nov. 22nd, 1897, and During the Week. The latest and Greatest London COMIC OPERA SUCCESS, now playing to crowded houses nightly at the Prince of Wales' Theatre, MONDAY, Nov, 22nd, 271st Performance at the Prince of Wales' Theatre, London. LA POUPEE (THE DOLL). Box Plan at Gwynne H. Brader's, 17, Heathfield- street. To Commence at 7.30. 1273 NEWPORT. THE EMPIRE B MANAGING DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT 1 BARNARD'S WONDERFUL MARIONETTES The most perfect of their kind. MY FANCY." The incomparable Sand Dancer. The BROTHERS ETHARIEN, with the mechanical horse. J. H. MILBURN, the celebrated comedian. H. F. WILSON, Vocalist. The SCHALLERS, Variety Entertainers; and The SISTERS PRESTON, in their latest successes. LYCEUM, NEWPORT. t J Proprietor & Manager. Mr CJUARENCE SOUNES. THIS EVENING, at 7.30, MATINEE THURSDAY at 2.30, TWO LITTLE yAGABONDS. Prices, 6d to £116. Box Office Open Daily Ten to Four. Telephone, 158 Nat. 496e 1956 NEXT WEEK-THE SHOP GIRL. (fsrarstotts. Threat WESTERN RAILWAY. FOOTBALL MATCH.—NEWPORT v. CARDIFF, AT CARDIFF. An Excursion Train will be run from the Western Valleys to Cardiff on SATURDAY, November 27th" For fares, times, etc., see bills. 1 J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager. Paddington. 2941 Hotels, luting-rooms, &x. SWANSEA. JJOYAL HOTEL SWANSEA. This Hotel is being THOROUGHLY RENOVATED and RE-DECORATED, and is now under the Supervision of Mr W. SMITH, late of the Park Hotel, Cardiff, who will be pleased to see his Old Friends and Patrons. 2110 WM. SMITH, Manager. T O NG LTNDIT FAMIL Y AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD, SWANSEA (Within ten minutes' walk of G.W.R. Station). This magnificent Hotel is NOW OPEN under new management. Every home comfort at strictly moderate charges. Stock-rooms. First-class Billiard-room. Tramcars from all parts of the town pass the door every five minutes. Tariff on application. 2208 A. FRY, PROPRIETOR. WILLIAM TRESEDER, NURSERYMAN, CARDIFF. FOREST AND FRUIT TREES, ROSES, THORNS, ETC., ETC. Cardiff Flower Show, 1837.—1st prize Bouquet, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Buttonhole. Newport Flower Show, 1897.—1st prize for Cross, 1st prize for Wreath, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Button- hole. Swansea Flower Show, 1897.—1st prize Wreath, 1st prize Cross, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Buttonhole, Silver Banksian Medal for Herbaceous Plants and Dahlias. Cardiff Chrysanthemum Show, 1897.—Two 1st prizes Bouquets, 1st prize for Cross, two specmls for Wreaths. Gold Medal for highest aggregate numbe: of points in the above exhibits, Gold Medal for Collection of Roses and Dahlias. luj Newport Clirysi nthemum Show, 1897.1st Ladies's Spray and Buttonhole, Go d fr Mi. cellaneous Exhibit of Bouquets, lio s and Dahlias. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. THE JJOATH JjlURNISHING CO" 42, CASTLE-ROAD, & VERE-STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF, ARE ACKNOWLEDGED THB CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHERS IN THE TRADE, FOR CASH OR ON THE EASY PURCHASE SYSTEM. CATALOGUES FREE. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. Our only address in Cardiff- ROATH FURNISHING CO., 42, Castle-roacl, and Vere-street, Roath, Cardiff. 1163 PWLLCOCH NURSERY. CARDIFF, STEPHEN TRESEDER Has a large quantity of STANDARD and DWARF ROSES, the best sorts in cultivation. I Also a large stock of strong LARCH, SCOTCH. QUICKS, and other FOREST TREES; a large quantity of SHRUBS, recently transplanted. FRUIT TREES OF ALL KINDS, true to name. Catalogue on application. 2582 CARDIFF ADVERTISING, BILL POSTING, AND CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LIMITED. OFFICES: CASTLE CHAMBERS, 21, CASTLE STREET, CARDIFF. SECRETARY: FRANK H. SIMPSON. Best Permanent Posting Stations in Cardiff and Neighbourhood. Contractors for all descriptions 01 Adertising, Circular Distributig, &c. 1041—13200 AH orders pronely attended to. 3044 justness AbbrtsSt5. r CAB D I F F t JMPOSJftffT NOTtÖ8 1M ALL CLASSES OF CUSTOMBB8* t HOWELtJ ANI) COMl'An Respectfully invite the Public attention to the following facts, which ehouM net be forgotten:—* TTOWELL and COMPANY are the Owners I I of the Largest Drapery and General Stores in the whole of Wales, and also do the largest returns but not at the largest profits. HOWELL & COMPANY'S present Stock amounts to an extraordinary high figme. Part of it will be Sold to all Customers at LESS THAN MANUFACTURERS' COST, and all other lines at Wholesale Prices. The wretched and bad state of trade throughout all manufacturing districts is well-known, and has given H. and Co. unheard of opportunities to clear immense parcels for Cash. The following ara a few Parcels now on Sale :— LOT 1.—793 LA DIES' COLOURED and BLACK CLOTH JACKETS of the possible shapes, from 6e lid to 60s each. LOT 2.—Nos. 6. 7, 8, 9 MAIDS' COLOURED and BLACK CLOTH JACKETS, at ex- traordinary JOB Prices to suit all classes. A Large and very Beautiful Parcel of LADIES' OPERA CLOAKS. The Newest Style, and at Moderate Prices. LOT 3.-597 BLACK and COLOURED CLOTH, PLUSH, & FANCY MANTLES at very moderate prices. These goods should be seen to be admired (not to be found else- where in Wales). LOT 4.—A very important Parcel of LADIES' t J BLACK, COLOURED, and FANCY TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. Sold ftt less than the actual cost of production. H& CO. Sell all Jackets, Mantles, Dressing jt t Gowns, Costumes, and Shawls at their own Special Prices—NOT at Prices usually charged by small, ordinary Ticketing Ma.n1ú Shops. i H& CO.'S Dress Goods are of the bast value t t possible. Assortment Large, Styles New, and Quality of the Best. NO RUBBISH. Customers should not buy any class of Silk Goods without inspecting H. & Co.'s big stock, which is Pence Cheaper than any other House in the Trade. rrHE UMBRELLA AND FUR DEPART- I MENT is kept well assorted with very Special Lines. H& CO.'S SMALL OUTFITTING DB* PARTMENT is at 18, ST. MARY-STREET, where Gentlemen can be thoroughly rigged ont. GENTS' WOOL VESTS. PANTS & DRAWERS, SHIRTS, GLOVES, TIES, and all classes of HOSIERY can be bought at H. & Co.'s at 15 per cent. less than any other house. DIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, LACES, iX GLOVES, PLAIN and FANCY HAND- KERCHIEFS AT MODERATE AND SPECIAL PRICES. THE MILLINERY AND LADIES' OUT. J[_ FITTING DEPARTMENTS are as usual stocked with the best possible value. REAL SEAL CAPES AND JACKETS. ELECTRIC SEAL CAPES AND JACKETS at Special Prices. ] mHE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT is g full and complete with goods suitable for g full and complete with goods suitable for Charity, especially WHITE BLANKETS, COLOURED BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, REAL WELSH FLANNELS, FLANNEL- ETTES, WHITE AND SCARLET FLAN- NELS, QUILTS AND COUNTERPANES, LINEN TICKS, TOWELS, WOOLLEN CLOTHS, &c., &c., all at Special Prices. inURNISHING DRAPERY DEPART- -1 MENT as of old is full up with most Sa)e.ible tobock for the Season, bought direct from Manufacturers at the Lowest Possible Prices. I I ARPET DEPARTMENT Contains AX- MIN STER, BRUSSELS, and TAPESTRY CARPETS, LINOLEUMS. CORTICINE6, HARE'S FLOORCLOTHS, MATTINGS, RTJGS, &c. All Sold at Wholesale Prices to Retail Customers. Please compare value. 1 3 JJ & CO.'S CABINET DEPARTMENT J J Is the largest in the whole of little Wales or the 3 West, and all prices are foil 15 per cent, less than any other Housev < ] ALL SOLD GOODS DELIVERED CARRIAGE FREE. < ) JJOWELL AND COMPANY. l ) •"THE CARDIFF DRAPERS," [ C,A1r'D'rF', m