Evening Express

'HOMOCEA' TOUCHES THE <Z £ RJR SPOT its a P»iii-K«li«vtH^, Swothi ng and ConitiTe Lamricant. Xko.#Ikocev I itas no equal in the "¥io,'lci or healin remedies. Its a.ct&like magic, instantly touching tbø apr't aSlicted with Faoo-Aclie, Bruises, Spraiiis, Burius, CMMains, Piles, Boils, Ulcers, Ch:ips, and allldndred nh and Complaints. All wholesale houses stoek Homoce*. Of an Cheuiiats and othure, price for 3d. and 3s. from the Wholesale Agency, 21. Hamilton Square, Ririrenhead¡

(S •EXPRESS" FARTHING PER WO RD ADVERTISEMENT SCALE. Apartments Wanted, Furnished Rooms to be Let and Wanted, Situations Wanted Servants Wanted, Public-houses Wanted and for Sale, Horses and Carriages, Miscel laneous Wants, Personal, Articles Lost or Pound, Sale and Exchange, and other Adver fcisement? of a similar character can be inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS for GINE FARTHING PER WORD. The Name and Address to be Counted. Three in ertions will cost half as much again as One Insertion, and Six insertions twica the price of ene. Odd Farthinga are not charged. Thus :— eNoJt. THBBJ5 TIMES. SIX MMKS. 12 werds 3d. 4§d. 6d. 18 „ 4|d 6 £ d. 9d. 24 w 6d4 9d ls. 30 „ 7|d lid Is. 3d. These charges, which must be prepaid, apply only te consecutive insertions. The abeve scale dees not apply to trade advertisements or to announcement a uianatmg from public bodies. Cheques, Postal, and Past-office Orders should be oresaad and made payable to Mr D. W. THOMAS. In cases where Postal Ordera cannet be obtained advertisers are requested to send Halfpenny Stamps. Advertisements may bA received at the following places :— CHIEF OFFICE ;—WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS. CARDIFF. Western MAM. OPPICE Newport. WESTERS MAIL OOTFICB. Swansea. WESTERN MAIL OFFIOE. Merthyr. Ms. W. H. KEY, Ta-S-street.Pentypridd. MR. C. HUTCHINQR, Queeu.street.Nea.th. :per £ oitau A DVEBTISERS are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Irii'ials or Fictitious jjJames at any Post-office. Letters at\ f.ssed to initials or fictitious names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail "O 740.—What can it be? Think what this srus- JO' r^e must be to one whose happiness sorely dei«,r. onjoiira. Cannot rest. Do come. Best days jVlr ji\ and Tuesdays. e3376p24

£ irtJ)g, jUarnages;, 1Ðtatb!). MARRIAGE. LIVINGSTONE-WATSON.-At Renfield Free Church, Glasgow, on the 21st inst., by the Rev. Win. M. MacGregor, M.A., assisted by the Rev. J. Irving, M.A., Innellan, and the Rev. T. Crerar, M.A., North Leith, John Livingstone, M.D., Barry, Glamorgan- shire, to Mary Evelyn Bissett, second daughter of J. Watson, Esq., Cluaiter, Junella., Argylesiire. DEATH. HARRIS.-On February 22, Edward Harris, of Gold- croft, Caerleon, aged 80 years. Public funeral Sunday afternoon. ) G. A. j^T0NE AND UNDERTAKERS, I ESTABLISHED OVER 31 YEAJRS. | | At the Old and Only Address— i W, 11, AND 12, WORKING-STREET, E jP> CARDIFF, i-ND UNDER THE MANAGEMENT ♦ MISS STONE, Assisted by an Efficient Staff. Telegraphic Address—" | CARDIFF. 215*5 —aasiBMAB.iiiiwuii iiimmw—1————wag mammsi&Tzyr.'xsarswem, i.o £ t anii jfminUu FOUND, Spaniel Bitch if not Claimed within Three Days '.rill to: Sold to defray expense*.—41, James- utrest, Poets -iEmmBBS!Bamreaa*ea*«eSsa premises* TO Let, 46, Queen street, with immediate possession.— Apply Parry and Co., on the Premises. e3367p6 Canams CANAJtJES.fuLt. Mountain Boilers, Marvellous > Variation of Song, 9s. and 10s. 6d.; also Yorkshire and Korwich.—Stamp Reply, Baker, Empire Hair. dreseing Saloon. Frederick-street. Cardiff. e3374nl MawwiTimin n» j——wwp——wmwhmmb flarrDts?. P A.RROTS.-Talking, healthy, faultless pets; bar- p gains superb Amazon, 3tJs.; clever Indian and cajye beauties, only 15s. both particulars to good homes. Addressed envelope; safe delivery. — 8. Hamilton, mmits. OR Sale, Safety BicTcte cushion tyres,ball bearings £ 4.-19, Quay street, Cardiff. e3371p24 ORRIS BROS?1 CYCLE WORKS, PONTY m PRIDD.-Over 100 Cycles te be Cleared Resrnrdless of Cost.—Send for special lists, pos* free.—Repairs of all kinds executed in » superior manner promptly. jfcr Disposal. FOR Disposal, Lodgine-house, either weekly or as may be agrreed; good business; incomer can take plant.—Apply C 5, Express Office, Cardiff. e3362p27 TWO WorkSen's Houses for Sale, by Private Con- tract; desperately cheap excellent condition.—Mr. Rupert. 10,| Albert-street. ^Llanelly. | | |3364|)27^_ f^idrrllaiTrou^ Wants;^ WANTED, all kinds of Furniture or Surplus Stock, for Cash.—Apply Bradley and Son, Quay street, Cardiff. ■ e3352p26 Yo«ng "Woman Wishes Work, Washing, Cieo-ningr X\. M.^enfrased Tuesdays, Fridays: good references.— Wni/i AjW-Jg_^ £ rgas_Office,| Cardiff. f:)ûrstø,libt ^tork,Carnage IPOR Sale, Pony, 13 hands, splendid roadster and fast also Trap and brown harness; sold together or Be], ely.—Apply John Bingham, The Back. Chep- e3372p28 Sale, a good Landau, Horse, and Harness, cheap. .JL -291, Coworidge road, Cardiff. e3366p21 FOR Sale, one iron grey Pony; 12 hands three year old warranted sound; price £10; also Bay Pony 4even price £14.-3,PeuvIjlèel-road. [e»2 apartments, \\T ANTED, by Two Young Men, comfortably Fur- nished Rooms; town end of Cathays preferred. —Stat« terms, must be moderate, to B 40, Express Office, Cardiff. e3354p26 'jiO be Let, Taunton Villa; nine rooms; bath, l:ot and -L cold water; rent, 13s. 6d., clear.—Apply John Ballet,t. Caerphilly.. e3346p24 (^^■BnnaBMbKiQKMMBnedHnsQBaMn&nanMMHaBMasnMHi iMonrp^ THE CHARING CROSS BANK (Established 187t—23 Years), 28, Bedford-street, Charinj-cross, London W.C. Capital, £ 300,000. Reserve Fund, £ 100,009. LOANS GRANTED, £ 30 to £5,000. Town or Country, en approved Prorr>K«ory Notes, Mortgage of Furniture, Trade and Farm Stock, Life Policies, Reversions, Plate, Jewellery, Stocks, Shares, Freehold and Leasehold Pre. perty, &c. Special facilities to all requiring banking- accounts. Three per cent. interest allowed on current accounts on the minimum monthly balances when not drawn below 20 pounds. Deposits of .ElO and upwards received as uDder £ per cent, per annum, subject to 3 months notice of withdrawal „ „ >, « „ "< „ „ „ 12 Special terms for larger amounts. Interest paid luarterly free of Income-tax. Write or call for pro- ipectus. LIG47 A. WILLIAMS, Manager. 2 to L200 Advanced Daily. Apply to J. W ALtACE, t, LOWER STATION TERRACE (Opposi teT.V.R. Station), CARDIFF. Surplus Stock Bought for Ready Cash. MONEY Advanced Daily from £ 2 to £ 300 at a few hours notice.—Apply to the Imperial Advance Bank, 9, Senghenydd-road, and 1, Mundy-place, Cathays, 0*rdif £ e2983 MM—I ■ ■■ ■■■ HM III Ml UliMlP II Mil III II >i II iBisnUanrouB^ BALE'S Gold Medal Dubbin makes Boott andHa;, ness waterproof, soft, and wear three times longer Allows polishing; 17 highest awards -Sold by Boot makers.Leathersellers, Sc., tins 2d.. 6d., and Is. [E LADY wishes to Sell Parcel of Baby's First Clothes, superior quality; never worn; very cheap.— Mr- L„ 18, Jjancaster-road, Fallowfleld, Mau- thester. c3365p27 SCOTCH Whisky.-A Sample Bottle of Fine Old OCOTCH Whisky.—A Sample Bottle of Fine Old lO Craigmore Whisky forwarded, carriage paid, on reeeipt of postal order for 3s. 6d. One of the finest whiskies Scotland produces."— Vide Press.—T- 0 Boyack, Portobello, W 1'. BL. S. Hand-cut Virginia, fragrant smd lasting in • lie Pipe. May be had in loz., 2oic., and 4o*. Tins lit 1M: P 0 R T A N T TO MEN. ALL DISEASES QUICKLY CURED. '.pply to PROFESSOR FRTCE, 270, BUTE TKEET, CARDIFF. e9037 XTEWS OF THE WEEK. JL* ensaf_v,pjaai iHtsiallaneoud FOR Sale, Garden Frames, Counters, Dressers, Ken- nels, Ladders, Boards, etc.—Blake, 31, Llanbleddian Gardens, Cathays, Cardiff. 3360p26 LOVELY PARCBIJ.—Plugh, Velvet, Satin, Brocade One, Is. 6d.; Two, 2s. 3d.; Large Bazaar Parcel; splendidly assorted, for charitable purposes, 5s.; 200 Crazy pieces, 2s 6d.—Madame Worth, 102, Godolphin- read, London, W. e3370p28 MANUFACTURER'S Stock.-2,700 Parlonr Kitchen, 1: and Bedroom Chairs, New, 2s each; Couch, in leather, 16s 6d Dining-tabie with drawer, 8s 6d.—Edes, Old Curiosity Shop (two doors from Newport Bridge), Newport. e334Bp24 SOME of the best quality and most expensive Dining and Drawing-room Suites that are made, to be Sold at half their value, from £ 3 3s to 916 16s.—Edes, Old Curiosity Shop, Newport. e3349p24 RANDFATHER'S Clock (Valuable), with brass face; chimes the Westminster chimes; eight-day; Chippendale inlaid case. Also one with carved old oak case; to be sold bargains,-Edes. Old Curiosity Shop, Newport. e3347p24 POTATOES! Potatoes! Potatoes!—Fine quality Magnums or Braces delivered at the Railway Station in bags of not less than Two Ton lots at follow- ing prices per tOIl:- Newport, 99s. Cardiff, 60s. Bridgend, Neath, or Swansea, 63s; cash with order.— Colonel Raikes, Ragley Estate Office, Alcester, War- wickshire VALUABLE Cutlery.—A real Silver-mounted Presen V tation Service (12 large and 12 small table knives) cost six guineas, never used; £ 115s accepted approva met free before payment.—Rev. Banks, Kitkenzie," Den mark road, Woodside, CtoycLon. e3304pZ4 jMisreUanenug Situations, ADVERTISERS are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initiais or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed te initials or fictitious names must bear the aidress of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail, ENERGETIC and trustworthy Man Required to Manage respectable Lodging-hsuse bulk of work, which is light, in evening.—Apply C 4. Bulk, Express I Office, Cardiff. e3361p27 HOME Employment—^Writers Wanted. Easy, either sex. Book agency correspondence (no canvassing, no book-buying). Instructions alone, 3d.; copy, with instructions, 9d. Returned if writing not plain. Good income.—Chamney, 26, Beaumont-road, London, N. [pd TO Master by a Young Man,, aged -L 30, Situation as bread baker; good references.— Apply 11 Pascoe, Barton Cottage, Monmouth. 3v1285 WANTED, Groom-Coachman; unmarried; abstainer preferred must have good character country place —Colonel Gray, Stone Hall, "VVolfscastle, Pem- brokeshire. 4182u2 WANTED, trustworthy Man on Farm must be able to milk, and married.—Address G. Thorne, Grocer, Maindee, Newport, Mon. 4142p26 WANTED immediately, Gardener.—Apply, stating age, wages, and references, to Mrs. Rees, Glan- dare, Aberdare. 4086p29 WANTED, a Gardener well up in vines, flowers, and orchids.—State age, wages expected, and where last employed, C 28, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 4117ul WANTED, Man to Work on Farm, Wife to Look After Poultry, Pigs, and Milk.—Apply Davies, Upland, Carmarthen. 4070p28 WANTED, Single-handed Gardener; good character and experience married aged 30 one cow not objected to.—John Merry, Malpas, Newport, Mon. rp24 WANTED, Groom-Gardener, with good references. —Apply T. Cordey, Stow Park. Newport. [p27 A sharp Lad for the Stables.—A. Phillips, 139, Severn- road, Cardiff. 3900p26 GARDENER Wanted (experienced), where help is given, for a large Garden cf Fruit, Flowers, and Vegetables no glass at present single man preferred. -Apply, full particulars, Priory Rouse, Aber- gavenny. 3863p2o WANTED, active Working Farm Bailiff; Wife must be a good Dairy and Poultry Woman.—Apply Gower, Western Mail, Swansea. 3788p24 WANTED, practical Man for Garden and Take Charge of Horse and Trap.—E. Jenkins, Glan- rhyd, Sketty road, Swansea. 3758p24 WANTED, a Coachman and Gardener good cha- racter.—Apply Blardy Park, Abergavenny. [p24 WANTED, an experienced Gardener, without encumbrance; Wife as Laundress cottage found.—Apply Franklin Thomas, Radyr, Cardiff. [p24 WANTED, Young Man to Look After Pony and Trap and Small Garden; good refarences re- quired.—Apply, personally, nfter six p.m., The Grove, Whitchurch, near Cardiff. 3902p27 A Gentleman Wishes to Recommend a Young Man as Footman under a Butler, or Single-handed Foot- man; aged 21; height 5ft. 7in. town or country.-Apply W. R. Basset, Beaupre, Cowbridge, South Wales, [ul COACHMAN (good Working) experienced hunters harness horses; good driver, pair, single excel, lent references; married; aged 34. V ousden, Eastwood Lodge, Matherne, Chepstow. 3985p28 WANTED, a Single Man to Look After a Horse, Cow, Kitchen Garden, Generally Useful.—Apply Rector, Bedwellty, Bargoed, via Cardiff. 4043p28 IN Want of a Situation Look After Pony and Trap, Kitchen Garden, Or Milk Round Work.—Thomas Gardener, Caerleon Village. 4044p28 GARDENER, thoroughly experienced; highest refe- G rence married, one child.—Apply Gardener, care of F. Bowman, Postman, Caerleon. 4004p24 N industrious, smart Lad, who Understands Stable xt\. Work well, and is Generally Useful; 17 years old 6j. a week (indoors).—Can be highly recommended by Dr. Naunton Davis, Caedre, Bridgend. 27816 GARDENER (Head Working) thoroughly expe- rienced in all branches aged 37; married, small family; good reference.—Hyatt, 44, Devon-place, Grange- town, Cardiff. 4027p28 YOUNG Man, aged 25, Seeks Situation could take charge of horse and trap, and do garden work accustomed to dairy work; abstainer.—Apply Rev. H. Lloyd. Manordeilo, Carmarthenshire. 3922p27 TAT ANTED, a Situation as Groom, or Groom and ko-jchman age, 23; g:ood reference.—Address T. Hunt, 1, P -n-y-pound, Abergavenny. 3859p26 thoroughly experienced all Branches. V* seeks Re-engagement; can grow for market if required; married; good references.—B 37, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3832p26 Gentleman is Willing to Recommend his Working A Bailiff, who knows his work thoroughly in all its branches trustworthy abstainer wife good dairy and poultry woman.—Andrew Bircher, Leominster. [p24 WANTED, strong Young Man at once as Third Boots.'—Apply Head Boats, King's Head Hotel, Newport. 4137p26 WANTED, Two good, steady Men, for Stable" Work iH good Hotel muvt understand driving single and pair; good references required.—Apply Stepney's Registry Office, Abergavenny. 3862p26 WANTED, Billiard-Marker, to Make Himself Generally Useful.—Apply, stating terms (out- door), to Secretary, Pembrokeshire County Club, Haver- fordwes-t. 3870p26 BOOTS, 8s. 6d week indoors, out; Barmen, 9s. Billiard-marker, 6s.; Pace Boys, 5s. Cowman, 16s., cottafo; Kitchen Porters, Wanted.—Registry, 45, Clerks anft jHanager0» WANTED, a Certificated Under-Manager; one accustomed to work stoep seams, indispensable.— Address C 25, Western Mail, Cardiff, stating experience and salary required. 4095ul WANTED, a Young Man as Assistant General Clerk at Docks; must be neat writer and accurate at ngures wages to commence, 18s. per week.—State re- ferences and experience C 23, Western Mail, Car- diff- 4084p26 A Book-keeper for Steamers' Books and Insurance Accounts.—Address, stating experience and salary required, Pyman, Watson, and Co., Cardiff, [ul OFFICE Boy Wanted; must be good writer.—Apply Lewis Morgan, Solieitor, 24, Duke-street, Car- diff. 4107p26 WANTED, at Colliery near Bridgend, a First-class Certificated Manager, Used to Steep Measures- Apply, stating age, salary expected, and previous exue- rience, to C ll, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4026p28 LL-= CLERK Wanted; must be accustomed to strict N-J double-entry system wages 25s— Address "C 13. Western Mail, Cardiff. 27814 V.\7" ANTED, a General Clerk, to Take Charge of an v v Office at Cardiff Docks must understand book- keeping, and willing to turn to any general work; acquaintance with docks and coal trade iiecessarv Address C15. Western Mail, Cardiff. 4099d24 "fZ~ITT AND CO., 39, Bute-street (left side), Cure in a Few Says ALL DISCHARGES, either Constitutional or Acauired. Kmucv Troubles, Pains in the Buck Without Mur- iaSSul44ition? SNfe till Till L or. ITtTANTED, efficient Manager for Small Brewery.— VV Apply by letter, stating qualifications and salary, o E. Chambers, 21, Bolton road, Newport, a on. 3944p27 SOLICITOR, admitted, with practising certiSeate, O Desires Clerkship experience in general country vork, advocacy, registration hard worker.—C 37, Wes- ;ern Mail, Cardiff. 4162p27 SMART Shorthand Writer, Typist, Book-keeper, French and Spanish Correspondent, Wants Situa- tion; salary 30s.; highest references.—C 30, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4147ul WELL-EDUCATED Young Gentleman Wishes to v I Enter Stockbroking Firm exceptional refe- rences moderate premium.—C 22, Western Mail, Car- cliff. 4039p24 ADVERTISER, middle-aged, muiried, Seeks Situation as Collector, Canvasser, or Any Suitable Empley- A as Collector, Canvasser, or Any Suitable Empley- ment; very willing nine years last employer; excellent references.—Address C 10, Western Mail, Cardiff. [p28 W~ ANTED by Youth, Situation in Timber Mer- chant's Office; two years with large firm in Hull; first-class references from present employers.— Apply C 18, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4013p28 ARCHITECTURAL Draughtsman (neat and quick) Desires Re-engagement, Architect's or Builder's (MBce quantities, details, &c. good references.—B 39, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3852p26 SHORTHAND Writer (21), with Typewriting, En- grossing, Tracing, Correspondence, General Office Work. Desires Situation or Evening Work.—Address B 31, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3810p26 WANTED, Re engagement as Storekeeper; thoroughly understands shipbuilding and engineering stores in all branches; French spoken; 12 years' experience.—Address McGugan, 31, Harriet-street, Cogan. 3831p26 COMPETENT FemaleTelegraph Clerk Requires Situa C tion will give time to learn postal duties, tele- graphy in all its branches.—Address B 32, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3822p26 £ >})op assistants, &t. ROCERY.—Wanted, an Improver for above Welsh indoors.—Apply James Jone*. 5, Wassail- square, Swansea. 4199u2 GROCERY.—Wanted, a strong Lad as an Improver; kX willing to drive occasionally.—Apply to E. Williams, Trecynon, Aberdare. 4203p26 ANTED, smart Young Man for Aberavon ready- mades, kc. live in good salesman, window Sresssr; Welsh,-State wages, Hawkins, Bon Marche, Neath. iffi RAPERY.—Wanted, a Young Lady Assistant, to Serve Through.—Address, with particulars, W. Marshall, Draper, Pcnarth. 4195u2 LOTHING.—Wanted, a. Junior Young Man (Welsh C -John Jones, 47, Llewellyn-street, Pentre. [p26 DRAPERY.—Wanted immediately, Junior Hand Welsh indispensable.—Apply J. R. Jones, London House, Upper Brynamman, R.S.O., Carmarthen- shire. 4154ul DRAPERY.—Wanted, an experienced Young Lady D for the Hosiery Department.-Apply, with full par- ticulars, Evans and Allen, London House, New- port. 4139ul RAPERY.—Experienced Young Man Can Have good Situation in Dress Department; good window dresser; Welsh preference given to good penman.— Apply D. R. Williams, Constitutional Club, Neath, [ul G" ROCERY and Provisions—Advertiser Seeks Re- engagement in good Class Trade; well up both counters; highest reference open for engagement im- mediately.-Apply J. I., Western Mail Office, Merthyr Tydvil. 4134ul DRAPERY.—Wanted, smart Young Man for Man- DRAPERY.—Wanted, smart Young Man for Man- chester Department good door and window dresser.—Apply Howell Bros., Penarth. 4077p26 HOWELL and CO., The Cardiff Drapers, Cardiff, have Several Vacancies for Assistants.—Personal application before Wednesday next preferred; if by letter, particulars of previous situations and salary re- quired must be given. 4105ul DRAPERY.—Wanted, an experienced Young Lady, of good appearance, for Coloured Silk Depart- ment accustomed to serve in dresses personal appli- cation preferred.—Evans and Allen, London House, Newport. Mon. 4058p28 RAPERY.—Wanted, smart Young Man, for Dress Department, as Third ISalesman; accustomed to good class trade. Also a Salesman, for Manchester Department. Personal interviews preferred. Apply Evans and Allen, London House, Newport, Mon. rp28 FURNITURE Salesman.—Wanted, smart Showroom F Hand; must be good window-dresser. — Apply, stating salary, Freedman, Dock-street, Newport. [p24 DRAPERY,-Wanted, good J unior Handfor Hosiery D Ac. also Well-educated Youth as Apprentice Welsh.—Apply Lewis and Co., Neath. 3864p26 DRAPERY.Wanted, a good Junior; also an exp rienced Young Lady for the General Drapery. ApplytoD..Mpr6ran. Brecon. 3797" I^ri)ants,l5armafl)(0, &i. OlJsEMAID Wanted End of February 'must thoroughly understand her duties; good plain needlewoman and early riser parlourmaid kept; wages, £ 16; all found but beer.—Reply Mrs. Lascelles Carr, Cwrt-y-Vil, Penarth. 27491 COOK (good Plain), Wantsd, first week in March mast be able to make good bread an early riser; wages £ 20, all found bat beer.—Reply, with particulars and references, to H. S. C., Western Mail, Car- diff. s 27489 ANTED, good, honest, clean Girl, 16 to 18 family of three.—Apply, with all particulars, Mrs C. Lewis, Pontywaln, Newport. 4054p28 WANTED, good Cook able to make bread must be aa aa.-l> risjr; strong and active age "30.— Apply Mrs. Dave; oodaide, Briton Ferry. 4072p28 WANTED, thorough Upper Housemaid; about 30 plain needlewoman.—Apply to Mrs. T. M. Frank- len, St. Hilary, Cowbridge, Glamorgan. 3924ul WANTED, a good General Servant, for a Small Family.—Apply Mrs. Richards, Frondeg, Cefn, near Merthyr. 3942p27 WANTED, experienced Housemaid.—11, Marine- parade, Penarth. 3931p27 DAIRYMAID Wanted, for Small Dairy (Caerphilly Cheese) also Wash and Iron.—Mrs. Rees, Cogan House, near Penarth. 5894p26 A trustworthy Middle-aged Woman Wanted for Nursery must be experienced with young chil- dren.- Mrs. Rees, Cogan House, near Penarth. [3893p26 WANTED, Housemaid, where Parlourmaid is kept- must understand her duties and good plain sewer Write full particulars to 0. H. S., Western Mail. Car diff. 27492 WANTED, good General Servant (16 or 17) for General Housework.—Apply B 47, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 3391p26 WANTED at once, Nurse-Housemaid; must be VI willing and fond of children.—65, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. 3890p26 WANTED, good Kitclienmaid able to milk small dairy.—State age, wages, and references, Mrs. R. Llewellyn, Baglan, Briton Ferry. 3919p27 U RSE-HOU SEM AID Wanted; must be good needlewoman; youngest child nine.—Apply 66, Oakfield-street, Roath, Cardiff. 3814p26 ~%J^TANTED, steady Person to Do Housework and V V Assist in Business.—Apply, after five p.m., per- sonally 27, Wyndham-street, Cardiff. 3820p26 NURSE Wanted at once, for One Baby, 18 months must be tall, thoroughly respectable, and good needlewoman.—Applv, stating wages, to B 33, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 3827p26 ANTED, useful Maid; experienced; thorough needlewoman; gentleman's small establishment very comfortable situation.—Regina, Western Mail, Swansea. 3842p26 ANTED, a thoroughly-good Plain Cook under- stand baking no kitchenmaid parlourmaid, housemaid, and nurse kept; good references necessary. -Apply, stating wages, to Mrs. F. T. James, Penydarren House, Merthyr Tydvil. 27739 ANTED, for a Small Family, a good General Ser vant Gill.—Apply, personally, between six and eight evenings, Mrs. Davie, 44, Crwys road, Cathays, Cardiff. J 3825p26 ANTED immediately, Housemaid, not under 22, Who has/some knowledge Of waiting at table cook fend lauajury maid kept.—Apply Mrs. Evan Ll. Davies, Groveffild, Penygraig, Rhondda Valley. fp26 WANTEDagood Plain Cook, aged from 25 to 30 also Housemaid-Waitress must have good refe- rences.Apply Stepney's Registry Office, Aber- gavenny. 3861p26 ANTED, General Servant; thoroughly t-xpe rienced; plain cook; two in family; no washing; wages to competent person.—Apply Mrs. Gus Bevan, Llwynon, Pontypool. 386Op26 WANTED, experienced House-Parlourmaid gentle- man's Small Family; good place and wages to jompetent person.—Mater, Western Mail, Swan- lea. 3841p26 TTOOD Plain Cook Wanted, in a Private Boarding- \JC house.—State age, wages, Mistress, Clareinont House, Birnbeck-road, Weston-super-Mare. 3865p26 ANTED, a good Plain Cook.—Apply, stating age wages, with reference, toDr. Leckic, Underwood House, Pontypridd. 3691p24 WANTED, General Servant, aged 17, by the 29th inst.—Apply to Mrs. Thomas, Pentwyn, Lian- iaff. 3693p24 EXPERIENCED General Servant for Penarth plain cook wages £ 16; another kept.—Apply B 20, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3692p24 WANTED immediately, respectable Nurse-House- maid not under twenty.—State wages expected md references, to Mrs. Henry Martin, Dowlais. [27750 QUIET, steady Girl Wanted as House-Parlourmaid; early riser and good waitress small family.—Mrs. ?isher, St. Agatha's, Tenby. 3700p24 ENTLEMAN'S Family Requires a Plain Cook, and G to Assist in Housework.—Apply, with references, i., care of Treweek's, Pembroke. 3736p24 WANTED, respectable Girl as General Servant for Small Family good references required. — 4, Sorthcote street, Roath, Cardiff. 3766p24 WANTED, General Servant (thorough) good refe rences; small family good wages.—Write or ipply, after six p.m., 7, Richmond Villas, Swansea.[p24 WANTED, good Cooks, Housemaids, Parlourmaids Nurse-Housemaids, Generals, Kitchenmaids Disengaged, Governesses, Housekeepers, Barmaids Sewingmaids.—Mrs. Pedler's Registry, 22, Charles itreet, Cardiff. 3773p24 WANTED immediately, good General Servant, Able to do Plain Cooking.—Apply 135, Richmond -oad, Cardiff. 3776p24 WANTED, a capable Laundress as Second Matron in Children's Home good Churchwoman must had some experience with girls.—Address Sisters' Mission House, Newport, Mon. 4055p24 G1 ENERAL Servant Wanted, Able to Cook, Wash, and I Iron good reference required no children.—Mrs. Davies, 9, Edward place, Cardiff. 3752p24 REGISTRY (Male, Female). — Wanted, Cooks Kitchenmaids, Generals, Nurses, House-Parlour aaids, Mother's Helps, Housekeepers, Temporary lands. Also Male Servants.—45, Charles street, Car tiff. 3772p24 WANTED, Situation as Parlourmaid thoroughly experienced; good references.—Apply C 18, Western Mail Office, Swansea. 4150ul WANTED, by experienced Laundress, Washing, Ironing; one that is first-class Shirt-collar Ironer. -123, Cathays-terrace, Cathays, Cardiff. 3932p27 LADIES Suited with All Classes of Servants. Situa L tions Secured for Servants. Fee Is.—Miss Walters ;0, Page-street, Swansea. 3761 £ >24 SITUATIONS Wanted as General Servants for J Twenty Country Girls; hundreds suited; write for estimonials.—Mrs. Coster, Registry Office, Glon- wster. 2497d AirrED7i_good_G^neMrsirvanr7^ged^_to^ 25~ must understand plain cooking another kept rood wages given.—Apply at once Williams, Bush Hotel; ^antyglo. 4179u2 WANTED, a Barmaid; roust be used to quic counter trade. Apply King's Arms, Commercia oad, Newport. 4059p28 WANTED immediately, thoroughly experienced Head Waitress.—Apply Mrs. Tunbridge, Royal Hotel, Swansea. 3961p27 WANTED, a good, strong Girl as Scullerymaid.— Housekeeper, Westgate Hotel, Newport, Mon. 3947p27 WANTED, General Servant; one who can do plain cooking must produce good references.— Davies, Victoria Hotel, Ferndale. lSoopa> REQUIRED at once, Two experienced Barmaid*, as Sub-manageresses Corporation Hotel, Cardiff, W.E., and Dowlaiil Hotel, Docks, Cardiff aged 25 to 30 capable of keeping baT books, relieving and superin- tending bars, tc. Also Norwegian Young Lady as Bar- maid for Dowlais Hotel.—Reply, enclosing photo' stating references and salary required, to T. D. John and Co., Corporation Stores, Cardiff, W.E. 3835p26 REGISTRy.Wantcd, Barmaids, Waitresses, Cham- bermaids, Cooks, Kitchenmaids, Generals, Nurses, Housemaids, Others. Also Several Disengaged.— Davies's, 45, Charles street, Cardiff. 5771p24 RE-ENGAGEMENT as Barmaid, Under-chamber- R maid, or Waitress seven years' reference from last place.—P. H., 36, Harriet-street, Cathays, Car- diff. 4183u2 AS Waitress or Working Barmaid thoroughly expe- rienced good references aged 25 at liberty.— Y. N., 53, Lewis-street, Commercial-road, Newport. [p2t ANTED, Situation to Assist in Bar and House- work good reference.—Apply A., 19, James- street, Blaenavon, Men. 4089p26 WANTED, Re-engagement as Barmaid; used to sharp counter trade good references.—H. B., 8, Lord-street, Penarth, near Cardiff. 4046p28 WANTED, in Restaurant or any Ligl Business would give time good references.— Address M. Preece, Llangrove, Ross. 3930p27 WANTED, Situation as Barmaid thoroughly ex perienced, and used to quick counter trade good references.-Address L., 35, Tudor-street, Aber. gavenny. 3918p27 RE-ENGAGEMENT Wanted hy experienced Young Lady as Barmaid used to sharp counter trade: first-class references.—Miss Edwards, 30, Park-street, Cardiff. 3872p26 WANTED, a Situation, as Barmaid, by Young Lad; Well used to business tall; slight aged 22 would give short time. — X., West End Villa, Brecon. 37%p26 WANTED, by respectable Young Person, Situation as Barmaid six years' experience aged 22; tall good references.-32, Windsor-road, Cardiff. [p26 REQUIRED immediately, Situation as Barmaid; JH; tall; age 23; good references; thoroughly ex- perienced.—Apply F. E., 6, Blackstone street, Canton, Cardiff. 3779p24 (4 £ rnnfs erao filers, æt. AGRNT Wanted— £ 26 per quarter, paid weekly; splindid opening; experience unnecessary speci- mens frefr.—Address Compo Works, Farnworth. Bol- ton e3356u8 TO Groeers, fee—AtBosfc Valuable Agency, resulting in Enormous Sales and specially adapted for Mining Districts, is Offered to futerprising tradesmen repre. sentative now in this district will close vrith first appli- cants in each town.—Address B 7, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. e3340n2 WANTED, a Norwegian, With good connection amongst captains, fee., to Represent first-class House at Docks.—Apply, stating experience and salary required, to C 29, Western Mall, Cardiff. 4119ul AGENTS Wanted; monev easily made in spare time best agency going; constant income; particulars free, also pocket rubber stamp of your name and address; — Richforde, Snow hill, London. 3807p26 AGENTS Wanted whole or spare time liberal com- missions samples free; manufacturers supplied. Rubber Stamp Factory, Wine Office court. London. 3712n3 AGENTS Wanted, for Rliond 1a, Aberdare, Merthyr, Garw and Ogmore Valleys, to Sell our Celebrated Teas.—Apply, with references, to Manager, London and Glastonbury Tea Company, Pontypridd. 4057p28 T>OOKS.—Wanted, Few Anart Local Canvassers on JLt Blackie's Statf.-Apply Church-street-chambers, Cardiff. 3993p28 AGENTS Wanted salary £ 3 a month and commis- sion samples free; carriage paid.—Address, Fuller, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. 3988p28 AGENTS Wanted; liberal terms; whole or spare time.—Address Finance, 222 to 225, Strand, Lon- t don, W.C. 3707p24 ASSURANCE.— Wanted, pushing Canvasser and Collector in Haverfordwest, to Work Up Connec- tion already formed.—Apply B 25, Western Mail, Car- diff. 3677p24 TO Groeers, &c.—A most valuable Agency, resulting in enormous sales, and specially adapted for mining districts, is Offered to enterprising Tradesmen repre- sentative now in this district; will close with first applicants in each town.—Address B 7, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3575p26 $artnersf)ij)su GENTLEMAN with £ 10C capital Wishes Start good Paying Business smart salesman, traveller some experience auctioneering; strictest confidence.—C 39, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4161u2 ARTNERSHIP in a London Business Open to a P Young Gentleman with JE500 and Fair Knowledge of Accounts; half shMe.—Apply, giving full particulars, to Messrs. Lewis Chatten and Co., 99, High Holborn, London. 4164p<.6 loan]) to ilet* -I LA N D: LAND!! LAN D I VALUABLE BUILDING SITES TO BE LET IN ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. The PROPRIETORS of the WESTERN MAIL having decided to carry on their GENERAL PRINTING BUSINESS In Extensive Premises Erected and now in course of Erection by them at the Corner of TUDOR-ROAD, RIVERSIDE, Find it unnecessary to occupy with the New Buildings they propose to erect for the WESTERN MAIL the Whole of their OLD SITE in ST. MARY-STREET, and have consequently instructed MR. J. E GUNN '.V TO LET UPON BUILDING LEASES THE SURPLUS PORTION OF LAND Not required by them, having a Frontage to St. Mary-street in its best position of 52ft. and an average depth of 138ft., with a frontage of 50ft. or thereabouts to the back street known as the Great Western-lane. j § j T6RN, MjR/L BUfLD/NCS I s? L £ > PLOT 3 U, <t «' •* t hh **■ "■"? fe j$j J <~j -74 j Gj) ""ll PLOT 1 *$#% 53.' e" } 7 2 O' } I h, tr) J GREAT WESTERN JhOTEL J -n< The Property is held for an unexpired term of 81 years, and will be let in one of several plots as may be agreed. Such an opportunity rarely occurs of securing a long leasehold site, unencumbered by buildings and FREE OF ALMOST ALL BSSTRICTIVE COVE- NANTS, in the very best position in Cardiff, suitable alike for Shops, Banks, Insurance Offices, or other hip-h-class premises. Plans can be seen at the offices of the undersigned, or at the offices of Messrs. Jopes Richards, and Budgen, 18, St. Mary street. All applications as to rent and other particulars must be addressed, Westgate-chambers, J. E. GUNN. Cardiff, January, 1894. iu5ITr~3mugeinent0. CARDIFF. rjlHEATRE ROYAL.! LESSEF AND MANASRR.Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER Special Engagement, February 22, of MR. C. W. GARTHORNE AND HIS LONDON COMPANY. Saturday, Feb. 24, the Celebrated Play "IMPULSE" (By Arrangement with W. H. K ndal, Esq.). Prices 6d. to f2 2s, Doors Open at Seven. Com- mence at 7.30. Half-price at Nine. Booking Offices at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street. Telephone No. 521. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, MR. D'OYLY OARTE'S RENOWNED REPERTOIRE COMPANY. Monday Evening PIRATES OF PENZANCE and TRIAL BY JURY. Tuesday Evening .YEOMEN OF THE GUARD Wednesday Evening GONDOLIERS. Thursday Evening MIKADO. Friday Evening PATIENCE, Saturday Morning and Evening H.M.S. PINAFORE and 27745 TRIAL BY JURY. Box Plan now open. AL H A M B R A WESTGATE-STREET, CARDIFF. ONE PERFORMANCE NIGHTLY. THE FLYING DILLONS, Kings and Queen of Gymnasts. POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK OF "BONNIE SCOTLAND," Which will be produced Every Evening, at 8 o'clock Popular Prices, Is., 6d., 4d., 2d. [27503 E« PRIBST £ JO., TAFF VALE IRON WORKS, KING'S-ROAD, CANTON, CARDIFF. f)X? n/v-v ROLLS ROOFING FELT, very Best d'OjUVJU k«. 1, 4B. 6d.; No. 2, 6s. Od. j No. 3, 7s. 61 per roH; 25 yards long, wide; 600 nails free with *».cli roH two rolls carriage paid. 0~QAA 'JONS EOOFING SHEETS; very Best _,oQ"T 5ft. by 2ft. Jin. wide, Is. 4d. 6ft., ls.7d. 7ft., Is. 10d.; art. 2s. Id.; 9ft., 2s. 6d.; 10ft., 2s. 10a tttofa, at Works. QOC fififi YARDS GALVANI8RD WISE NET OOJjUUU TING, Beat; 3in. mesh, 2ft. wld« 38. 6d.; 3ft., 58, 4ft., 6s. 8d. roll; in. mesh, 2ft. Wide 4a. 6d.; 3ft., 6s. IQd 4ft., 9a. roll. GO^Tp. YARDS SlfEHP NETTING, with clUtn UO,i7TO Stand, 3ft. wide, 4in- mesh, lights, 7s 10d; iieavy, 108 4d; strongest and heaviest, 1311 rolls of 5C fards; Cash with order; 50s lot of netting, carriage £ ftid. Nanus paper. TfiR GALVANISED STEEL TANKS.—3,1 I uo Gallon, 12s 6d 40 Gallon, 14s 3d: 60,18s 6d '00, 27s. CarHage paid. THE TJ X P I E S Manager OSWALD STOLL TO-MIGIM I THE SERPENTINE JQANOE IN A JQEN OF T IONS, BY MDLLE. Z ALSKA J A FEAT THAT HAS THRILLED EUROPE. Varieties by the following Artastes :— THE FORREST COMBINATION MASTER PAUL, HARRY ANDERSON, THE PINNELLI CLOWNS, FLORA MORTON, EDWARD IND, CHARLES OSBORNE, And THE CELEBRATED FOUR AVRIGNYS. NEXT WEEJr-" HARVEST HOME," a Little Pastoral Sketch, worthy of Special Notice. B ARNETT'S JfjMPORlUM PAWNBROKERS, JEWELLERS, AND OUTFITTERS CAROLINE-STREET, CARDIFF. SPECIAL SILVER ENGLISH LEVER I WATCHES, 25s., WARRANTED ——— E3251 Loanm above £2 a.t apecialjevr rates. fni?W^ottees~ I SUNDAY AFTERNOON POPULAR K-7 SERVICES. PARK-HALL, CARDIFF, SUNDAY NEXT, at Three p.m. ADDRESS by Rev. C. H. WATKINS. Mezzo-Soprano Solo, "Heaven and Earth." Chotus, Peace, Be Still" (By Desire). Chairman: J. J. P. BURT, Esq. Violin Solo at 2.45 p.m.—fa) Andante from Men- delssohn's .Violin Concerto) (b) Pensee Fugitive (Papini). Grand Organ at 2.30. 28612 DAm-eü OWEN AND CO. GJBNJEJiAL AND FANCY STATIONERS A ruaaurg. i:

Out in the Co Id. A Vision of the Near Future.

RAILWAYS AT CARDIFF. The Branch G.W.R. Line from Town to the Docks NeaHy CoWiplete. In their last annual report the directors of the Great Western Railway Company stated that the Riverside Branch between their main station at Cardiff ;and the Docks would be opened for passenger traffic as soon as the station near the Clarence Bridge had been completed. In order to ascertain how the work was progressing, a "Western Mail" re- porter traversed the line on Friday, and found that there is every probability of trains being run over it within a month or so. With the exception of a few lengths of rails at the Docks eyd, the railway has been completed and signal-box and signals erected. The station near the canal bridge in James-street, which is of a. temporary character, is also well ad- vanced. The platform has been all but com- pleted, and the wooden structure which covers it only needs a covering of tarpaulin, a coat- ing of paint, and the erection of a ticket-office to make it available for traffic. The Taff and Barry Companies have running powers over this branch of the Great Western Railway, but it is questionable whether the former will at present avail themselves of their privilege. The opening of the branch will give excellent facilities to those engaged at the Docks to travel between that hive of commercial in- dustry and the centre of the town.

CASTLES OF WALES. Cymmrodorion hear an Interesting Lecture by Dr. Hughes. The fortnightly meeting of the Cardiff Cym- mrodorion was held at their chambers in St. John's hall, St. John's-square, on Friday even- ing. Professor Powel, M.A., of the "Univer- sity College, president of the society, pre- sided, and there was a large attendance. The lecturer was Dr. Alfred Hughe?, professor of anatomy at the University College, Cardiff, and he delivered an able and interesting address on the "Castles of Wales." He proved that there were castles in Wales prior to the Nor- man period, in which the Princes lived, but that they ,were different in construction to the castles the ruins of which could be seen at the present time. He showed, also, that these latter ones were not Welsh, but built and kept at a great cost to keep the Welsh nation under control. The learned professor singled out one significant historical fact, namely, that whenever a King was dead in England or a Prince in Wales it wa,s taken advantage of to make an attack on the Welsh castles. Gruffydd ap Cynan was the chief: destroyer of these Norman constructions. That chieftain jvas a prisoner at Chester Castle for over twelve years. A Welsh patriot went to iliat city one day to see if he could not do something for his release. As it happened, it was a rejoicing (lay at the castle, and, fin ling all the keepers drunk, he had no trouble to go inside the gates, and suc- ceeded in carrying out Gruffydd ap Cynan in his irons. That Prince spent the rest of his life to destroy as many as he could of the castles of Wales, and no wonder. Dr. Hughes also proved from official documents that many df the Welsh historians, including Giraldus, Pennant, and others, were wrong in more than one respect in their historical accounts of the castles of Wales, and that it was a wise policy on the part of the Welsh Princes to destroy these massive structures. In conclusion-as he knew that would please his fellow-country- men—he said that an eisteddfod was held in Cardigan Castle in 1176, where chairs were given to the best bard, singer, and fiddler.— A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the Rev. John Morgan Jones and seconded by Dr. J. Lynn Thomas.-Several songs were rendered during the evening, Dr. Joseph Parry presiding at the organ, and an announcement was made that the St. David's Dav banquet on Thursday next at the Queen's Hotel would, in all probability, be a grand success.

CARDIFF ALHAMBRA. Children of the Bonnie SQotland" Troupe are Feasted. The children who for the past five weeks have been engaged under Mr. Selkirk at the Alhambra, Cardiff, in producing the grand spectacular tableaux, "Bonnie Scotland," were on Friday afternoon entertained through the kindness of the directors of the Westgate- street Music-hall to dinner at the Grand Hotel. Mr. Booth (acting-manager of the Alhambra) who, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Har- rington, presided, was supported by Messrs. Clark, John, and Selkirk, and there were also several ladies present, who made it their duty to see that all the wants of the little guests were supplied. Over 60 children sat down to an excellent spread: and after the tables had been cleared they joined most heartily in sing- ing several songs in a style which reflected the greatest credit on Mr, Selkirk and his family, who have trained their voices to such a state of perfection. It certainly would be difficult to choose from any town a like number of youngsters as intelligent and as interested in all they did as those who were assembled to- gether in the Grand on Friday. After the songs had been given, James Reed, 'a little fellow of seven or eight years of age, who has filled the role of "Punch" in the spectacle, was presented by Mr. Booth, on behalf of Mr. Harry Samuels, with a handsome lever watch, on receipt of which he at once mounted upon a chair, and, with the utmost sang froid, thanked. Mr. Samuels for the gift and the direc- tors for their kindness in providing the feast. The Selkirk family this evening bring their performance to a close, and journey to Coventry; ,but we are assured that it will not be long before they return to delight the patrons of the Alhambra with a. production which is to be even a greater spectacular dis- play than "Bonnie Scotland." Mr. Selkirk's next visit will be looked forward to with eager expectancy by the little ones amongst whom he has made himself an universal favourite.

Mr. Pickard, M.P., secretary of the Miners' International Congress, bag issued a. circular stating that the annual gathering will be held this year

A TALE OF BRUTALITY. Dutch Steward llltreated by the Mate of a Swansea Barque. At Plymouth Police-court on Friday William John Jones, mate of the barque Beta", of Swan- sea, was summoned for assaulting on the 21st of February Johannes Janssen, steward on the same vessel. He was also summoned to show cause why he should not be bound over to l'eep the peace towards complainant, who is a Dutchman. It appeared that the com- plainant was shipped at Rotterdam on the 9th ult. as steward The ship left Rotterdam on the 10th of January on a voyage to Plymouth, which" lasted until Monday last. Throughout the voyage the complainant had been treated with persistent cruelty. On February 21, while Janssen was at his work, the mate stopped him, and ordered bands of hoops to be brought to him, and when lie received them he threw them at the hapless foreigner. On another occasion the mate ordered some bags to be put on deck, and then told the steward to pick them up, but before this could be done he struck him to the deck. On W ednes- day last he was in the hold, when defendant came down and told the crew they could do what tLey liked with Janssen. The mate allowed him to be dragged about by chain hooks, and made no effort to stop it. He was in bodily faar of the mate. lie used to follow him about as if lie were a dog, and constantly struck him with his hand. His food was of the poorest quality, consisting of rice, biscuits, and coffee. When the tug came alongside with coal the mate ordered him to turn out his clothes' bag, and used it as a coal-carrier. On Sundays the mate used to handcuff him to the anchor when he had nothing to employ him at. When he was an the look-out tne mate constantly struck mm on the shins with a rope, because he could not keep his legs, not being a seaman. He had also been ill-treated both by the boatswain and the captain. The latter had kicked him because he smashed a glass chimney.—Mr. Geo. Newman, 5, Watson-place, officer of H.M. Customs, and Mr. William Power, examining officer of Customs, corroborated.- Air. Jones, in defence, said he had always done his best for the steward, and had assisted him in the galley for three weeks.—William Lufooski, a Norwegian sailor, gave evidence for the defence. He deposed that the com- plainant had his hand on Bale, and one of the men struck him a blow. It was not the mate who did it. Whilst in the hold he saw moss litter stuffed into complainant's mouth, and heard the mate say, 1 will bury you, you b On the voyage he had seen the mate catch hold of complainant by the neck and shake him. He had often heard defen- dant say, "I will choke you. you b ."—The Bench fined the defendant E3 and costs, or three weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. —The money was paid.—The summons to keep the peace was dismissed on the defendant pay- ing expenses. Another ease arising out of the above was then gone into, in which the complainant claimed £ 5 18s. 4d. for breach of agreement, wages, and railway fare to Swansea, but it was withdrawn on the captain agreeing to pay £3> 18s. 4d. and the costs of the summons. The Beta arrived at Plymouth on Thursday from Rotterdam. The voyage, which is usually accomplished in tv. o days, occupied twenty days, in consequence oi strong and varying winds and heavy seas. T) e crew's experiences were terrible. Coal and oil ran short, and they suffered from severe cold, to which were added the pangs of hunger. For nineteen d vs they did not take off their clothes to rest, and for six days they had only bread and water as food.

CARDIFF'S PARK AT ROATH. Corporation Committee go Over the Ground and Express Satisfaction. On Friday afternoon a 8pecialmeeting of the parks committee was held for the purpose of inspecting the Roath Park. The chairman of theoommit-tee (Couacillur E. Beavan) was unable to attend, and the deputy-chairman (Councillor Rams dale) took charge of the arrangements. There were also present the Mayor (Councillor Trounce), Alderman Lewis, Alderman Jacobs, Alderman Cory, Coun- cillors Noah Rees, S. A. Brain, and T. Andrews, and Mr. W. Harpur (borough engineer), Mr. Pettigrew (head gardener), Mr. James Allan (contractor), Mr. J. E. Gunn, and Mr. F. S. Lock. The party walked through the several sections of the park, and were thoroughly satisfied with the progress which had been made with the work, Councillor Raansdale, the borough engineer, Mr. Allan, and Mr. Pettigrew coming in for very complimentary references. With regard to the important contract carried out by Mr. Allan, it should be mentioned that the work wa.s completed in a thoroughly satisfactory manner six months before the time stipulated, and that the materials used were even better than those specified for. The work is being pushed forward with as much despatch as possible, to be ready by the 20th of June, when it is hoped the park will be opened by the yoHttg Earl of Dumfries.

WELSH LADiES' IDHOIR AT SWANSEA The interest felt a,t Swansea in the visit of the Welsh Ladies' Choir on Thursday was almost unique. The Albert-hall was filled to overflowing, every reserve seat being taken long before the date of the concert. As re- gards the performance itself, nothing more need be said than that it was in the choir's best style, and the huge audience were so de- lighted that a return visit has been arranged for on Monday evening next.

Messrs. S. Hem and Pertwee sold by auetien on Thursday at the Market-hall, Caerphilly, the leasehold dwelling-house known as St. Martin's Ledge for jE:398 to Mr. W. Evans, of Aberyst- with. Mr Dkvid LewM, Cfle»billx> J&WLJfcf

8,J6 SMASH AT CARDIFF. Liabilities are Said to be About .£40,000. As Messrs. Evans and Williams refuse to give any information in regard to their liabili- ties and assets, it is impossible to ascertain what these are until a statement has been filed. It is currently stated that the liabilities are some- thing like £ 40,000, but for this there cannot, of course, be any authentic ground. As we anticipated on Friday, the failure has caused the greatest amount of surprise in Cardiff. The firm was supposed to be carrying on a sound, old-fashioned trade. Unquestionably its downfall has been caused by larger and more enterprising merchants who recognise the importance of continually keeping their names before the public.

EAST DENBIGHSHIRE. Mr.St. John Raikes Delivers an Address at Wrexham. On Friday night Mr. St. John Raikes, son of the late Postmaster-General, the Unionist candidate for East Denbighshire in opposition to Sir George Osborne Morgan, addressed for the first time a meeting of his supporters at Wrexham. Referrirg to Welsh disestablish- ment, he said lie should oppose that measure with all his strength and ability. With the eight hours movement he sympathised, and when he got amongst the colliers, who were principally interested, he should have the utmost pleasure in discussing the matter. Seeing that the Local Veto Bill was directed entirely against the poorer classes, and would sweep away a great interest without paying any compensation, he was certainly opposed to. that Bill.—A vote of confidence was passed unanimously.

TAFF VALE EMPLOYES. Some Grievances May be Redressed and a Strike is Improbabk. On Friday a "Evening Express" reporter saw some of the men's representatives, who have acted on their behalf in the protracted dispute between employers and employed, and are their accredited spokesmen, and they gave an emphatic denial to the paragraph which appeared in Friday's 'Western Mail" to the effect that a strike was probable. That para-, graph was unauthorised, and had no founda- tion in fact. The feeling is rather better than it was, and strong hopes are entertained that ere long the struggle will have ceased to exist. The refusal of the management to negotiate with, or receive, a deputation from the men's committee has all along been, the chief point, if not the only one in dispute, and although the committee has not yet been formally re- cognised, some of the men have been received in consultation, a fact which seems to point at last to the tacit acceptance of the committee. A list of the grievances complained of was asked for and supplied, and a deputation waited upon Mr. Riches and were courteously received. The result of these deliberations, it is under- stood, affords solid ground for hope that at least some of the grievances will be redressed, that eventually matters will right themselves, and that the relations between masters and men will assume that perfectly satisfactory and cordial character which is so desirable in the interests of both. The last mass meet- ing, it will be remembered, was deferred until the 28th inst. upon the issue-shall there be. a strike or no?—and matters have now taken such a shape that, unless something unforeseen happens, the men, after hearing their general secretary (Mr. Harford), will, at the next mass meeting, reply to that question in the nega- tive. Mr. Beaslev (the general manager) seems to have risen lately in the men's estimation, and why?—apparently because he has just formu- lated a scheme for the formation of a savings' bank, the details of which, after consultation with a committee, he has left to the men to consider; and if the movement is carried through, as there is every reason to believe it will be, then the Taff Vale Savings' Bank should relatively be as successful as similar institutions on other railways.

THE TROCADERO. Chevalier Brings an Action Against Manager Didcot. In the Chancery Division on Friday a motion was heard in the action by Mr. Chevalier against Mr. H. J. Didcott. asking for the appointment of receiver and manager of the partnership assets of Messrs. Didcott and Chevalier at the Trocadero Music-hall. Last year the defendant approached Mr. Chevalier, the well-known comedian, to acquire with him the lease of the Trocadero. Plaintiff had advanced £ 1.830. Mr. Didcott, counsel said, bad- paid nothing, but had drawn a considerable sum from the takings, alleging a verbal arrangement, wholly denied by the plaintiff, that he was to have R20 weekly. The music-hall was carricki on at considerable loss, large sums bping owing for arrears of rent. The defendant denied that he was under any obligation to find capital. Ulti- mately, Mr. Justice North ordered the case to be referred for the appointment of a receiver, and granted an injunction against Mr. Didcott engaging artistes on behalf of the partnership.

A WELSH COMPOSER'S NEW WORK. The London correspondent of the Manchester Gumrdian says :-A pianoforte quartette in D minor by the clever young Welsh student, Mr. H. Walford Davies, was played for the first time on Thursday evening at the Royal College of Music, the composer being assisted in the performance by Messrs. Jacoby, Ackroyd, and Ludwig. The same admirable qualities noticed recently in a companion work from the same pen were again manifested, each of the four movements being marked by notable freshness of idea and inventive skill. In this instance the finale prered by far the most ambitious and in- teresting section. It reveals a distinct striving after originality, although, perhaps, the in- fluence of Dvorak ^^ciceoiiblB

He Started Out Naked. -+-- AN AMERICAN'S EXTRAORDI- NARY WAGER. Commencing minus Clothing or Money he Proposes to Belt the World in a Year and Return with sElOOO. On Friday a Boston man begm a novel contest against time and dis- tance. He proposes to make a journey around the world, starting without clothing or money, and returning to the point of departure in one year, fa-ultlessiy attired and £1,000 in cash on his person. The name by which he is to be known while the race is on is Paul Jones, though that is not his real name. He is a prominent ctal member, a graduate of Harvard, was once, captain of the Varsity crew and is quite wealthy. His present wager is the child of a conversation of adventure held some tame- ago in "the Boston Athletic Club Cafe. It was introduoed by Jones, and a lively dis- cussion resulted. Jones thought the task could be successfully accomplished and finally made a bet that he could do it himself. All ar- rangements for holding him to his word were completed on the spot, and yesterday Jones pre- sented himself at tbeclub-houee, entered a room, and stripped to the skin. It is so nominated in the bond that he shall neither ask for nor receive money, but for any services rendered, such as blacking shoes or brushing hats and coats for the club members, he may take what- ever they are inclined to offer. By little services of this kind he hoped to earn enough to buy a bathing outfit or a. suit of hand-me- downs in which to say adieu to the club-house. Once on the street, Mr. Jones proposed te teach the unemployed a profitable lesson in wage-earning by selling papers, running errands or doing anything that comes in his way. For the sake of a start his friends were allowed to put odd jobs in his way, and when money enough has been obtained to clothe him- self and purchase a. ticket for New York, Mr. Jones will feel assured that the hardest pari of the journey will not be before him. Mr. Jones is a very persistent young man. He looks upon j31,000 as a small amount, and in spite of the difficulties to be encountered by a. moneyless man on such a trip, he feels confident that he will be back in Boston one year from the time he started, with every one of the £ 1,000 in his possession. It ffi hinted by some that he hopes to accomplish t-he journey in much less time, -dpd on hw arrival on the Pacific slope eugagwwitii dune museum managers to exhibit hin^felf as the man from Boston who started Maked in a race against time and possibility, and came in a. wliner. But this is only an insinuation and may not amount to anything. By the time Mr. Jones reaches New York it will have been he raided about the cdty that a man with a. real idea. is in town. There he expects to make money enough topayhiswagr to London. Onoe in London he will use his Yankee wits in ah endeavour to add something to his foundation money, and, if possible, get passage to Paris without paying for it. In the same manner will he go from point to point on toward Japan. Mr. Jones is a man of resources. He speaks French, German, Spanish, and enough ltaliu to order his meals. When he strikes Safe Francisco he will begin his dime museuafc career, working an east to Boston, and the con- ditions of his wager require that he shall walk into the fashionable Boston Athletic Associa- tion rooms on February 22, 1895, with £1,000 in his possession, having earned every dollar of it on his way around the world.

MONMOUTH BOROUGHS. Mr. Underdown Gets an Enthusiastic Reception at Monmouth. A largely-attended and enthusiastic meeting of Conservatives and Unionists of Momneath wa.s held at the Rolls-hall, in that tewn, on Friday evening, far tke purpose of heating an1 address from Mr. E. M. Underdown, C&.C., and considering the same as to his candidature Nt the ComsMTative* interest at the next electron | for the Menmouth United Boroughs. The chtbir was taken by Lord Llangfattock, who was loudly cheered, and who was supported by Mr. Underdown, Colonel Wallis (chairman of the Newport Conservative Association), Dr. Prosser. Mi. Grifiui Griffin, Colonel Walwyn, Mr. W. C. A. Williams, Mr. Manley-Power, Alderman Hyam, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. ditypole Smith, and others. Lord LLANGATToCK, who was cordially cheered on rising to open the proceedings, thanked the audience for the very kind and hearty reception he had been accorded. They would, he remarked, see by his rather rongfa attire that he had only just arrived in Mon- mouth by train, after having travelled some- thing like 200 miles, in order that he might be present that evening. He had peculiar gratifi- cation in introducing to them his friend, Mr. Underdown, who had consented to fight the battle for the boroughs. Mr. UNDSRDOWN then delivered a practical and common-sense address upon current politics, on the lines of those which bad won for him so, marked and enthusiastic reception at Newport- and Usk. A resolution adopting Mr. Underdown an the candidate was carried by acclamation, after which votes of thanks terminated the pro- ceedings.

MISS NELLIE ASHER. I Has Won a Distinguished Position in the Musical World. During the recent visit of the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir to Bournemouth they were called ( upon by Atiss Nellie Asher, the Cardiff soprano, who. both in England and in the United States and Canada, has taken such a distinguished position in the musical world. She is now re- siding in the suburbs of London with her mether and stepfather. At Bournemouth Miss Asher, at the request of Mrs. Clara NcivaLta Davies. her former teacher, sang to the dehsated audience at one of the concerts there given by the Royal Welsh Nightingales. We now learn that Miss Asher is engaged to go on a, musical tour as leading soprano with the foUowing artistes, namely, Madame M'llenzie (contralto), Mr. Henry Pierey (tenor), Mr. Charles Copland (bass), Mr. Philip Cathie (violinist), with Signor Tito Mattei at the pianoforte. Miss Asher is a great favourite at the At Homes" and great clubs in the metropolis. She frequently during the recent season took part in Liverpool concerts, and is eng-aeed to sing at the ballad concert there on March 17. being fnrther engaged down to August next. This sweet singer is a nativo of Cardiff, and her great success cannot but give pleasure to the inhabitants of her native tewn. r..&.

FUNERAL OF A WELSH RECTOR. The funeral of the Rev. J. W. Griffith, B.A., rector of Pentraeth. Anglesey, took place on Thursday afternoon at Bettws-y-Coed,T>f wbtx^i he was Vicar prior to his preferment m 1878. Before leaving Pentraetb a service was con- ducted by the Rev. Evan Evans, rector of Llansadwrn, a former curate of the deceased. and the Rev. D. Griffith, curate of Pentraetn. The body was conveyed by road to Bettws-y- Coed, a distance of about. 30 miles. The remains were carried by tbe tenants of deceased to the old church.

Cardiff Brakesman Injured. On Friday a man named Moses Elias, 165, Wood ville-road. Cardiff, a brakesman employed b; the Taff Vale Railway Company, was shuntiu £ > some waarons at Penarth Junction, when lie fell frem one of the wagons and received an Jujury to his bade. On beirt, taken to the Caraiit Ihfirmary