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_-0- Illll.II lUl IMUHM ||TiMWWl?ifia?<MLWWIiMVIFMrTflJ I' li J — "EXPRESS" FARTHING PER WORD ADVERTISEMENT SCALE. Apartments Wanted, Furnished Rooms to fee Let and Wanted, Situations Wanted Servants Wanted, Public-houses Wanted and for Sale, Horses and Carriages, Miscel- laneous W ants, Personal, Articles Lost er Found, Sale and Exchange, and other Adver tisements of a sitoilar character can be inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS for ONE FARTHING PER WORD. The Name and Address to be Counted. Three in artions will cost half as much again as One Insertion, and Six iiisertions twice the arice of one. Odd Farthings are not charged. Thus :— •WCB, THREE TIMES. SIX TIMES. 12 words 3d. 41d. 6d. 18 „ qd. 4d 9d. 14 „ 6d M Is. 38 „ 7jd lid, Is. 34. These charges, which must ba prepaid, apply enly to consecutive insertions. The above scale dees net apply to trade advertisements or to announcements maaating from public bodies. Cheques, Postal, and Posfc-oifico Orders should be crossed and made payable to Mr D. W. THOMAS. In cases where Postal Orders cannot be obtained advertisers are requested to send Halfpenny Stamps. Advertisements may be received at the following places:— CHIEF OFFICE WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. WESTBBN MAIL OFFICE Newport. WKSTEKN MÁIL OFFICE Swansea. WESTERN MAIL OFFICII Merthyr. Ms. W. H. KEY. Taff-streot Pontypridd. MR, C. HTJTCHINOS, Queen-street Neath.

strtfrs, jUarnageg, Bratfts, BIRTHS. Km^lakd.—On February 3, at 33, Park-place, Cardiff, the wife of Richard England, of a son. „ DEATHS. BAVijiS.On February 1, at J he New Inn, Treherbert, Ma.ry. the beloved wife of William Davies. Funeral on 1 uesday n^xt, starting at 3.30 p.m. for Carmel Chapel, Treherbert. JANP-s--On Febrilary 3, at Ffynonwen, Whitchurch, three 94. Funeral Wednesday, at J°vearrw^^Tday 4, afied 32 years, Mary Anne, the beloved wife of Mr J E Hendrefadog House, Tylorstown'. TELMRA^LSFS, £ "SI F I3°"J tMs intimation. Frien(is Please accept K IRK H° T; s E .—On February 3 Margaret Kirkhouse ■Skewen, aged 78. Private fumeral on SuSdav next, at two o'clock, for C&doxton. TAORGAN. Ola February 2, at Plaeteg, Cattord, Richard Aneurm Morgan, aged 46 years flate of Richard Evans and Co., Watlingr-street, London No flowers, by request. 1 »n'1111 1111 m iw—iininiiiMiMiiim-_— A,4, STONE AND co TTNDBRTAKBRS, a ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEüS, K At the Old and Only Address- i ESTABLISHED OYER 30 YEARS. At the and Only Address— 10, 11, AND 12, WORKING-STREET, CARDIFF, ANB UNDER THE MANAGEMENT MISS STONE, Assisted fey an Efficient Staff. Telegraphic Address— "ST^NE," Undertaker, 1 B CARDIFF, g ANB UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MISS STONE, g Assisted fey an Efficient Staff. H Telegraphic Address— "ST^NE," Undertaker, 1 g CARDIFF. 21505 | r gf g. ?lf be > t o tb. Car na grg TpOB Sate, useful Pony New Harness, and Flat Cart" ipeSt^as £ dii8 the lot-6- Eistedd^rt. -uce-town, Cardiff .3266p9 '^BtcpSe^ M°Smnn CYCLE WORKS, PONTY JiUDD.—O'ci-100 Cycles to be Cleared Regardless or MJst.—send f9r spscial lists, pes', free.—Repairs of all lrinds executed in a superior manner promptly. aiib fiottiti). T| f^S.^Beward.—Lost, Between Cardiff and Penarth, ir V "!L,, Centre Second Stop Watch, No. 136,411.— ° TTT rnrnMl hJl^ll SoMjiauilgLuSB _JSpartmtnts, Rousts, kt. TTNwH5i?ISaKD,Ap'u"tmellte' Hamilton-street; suit ^BCe.iC^ffmarried C0T1Ple Address Q :SflO1\tP.. jg2 to £200 AdvaiKied^Daj^. Apply to «, LOWER STATION TERRACE eopposi toT.V.R. Station), CARDIFF. burplns htoek Bought for Ready Cash. A to the Imperial Advance C^dife e iS I5Tdd"r0Rd- an^ !> Mondy.placo, Cathays, $$cn ne^Crabeiicrs, &u THERE are Several Vacancies for steady, ener"etic Travellers in a well-established Firm of Horse" and Cattle Condiment Makers, to .Represent them in South wates good references indispensable; liberal terms and guaranteed income to suitable men.—Address 5, Piercefleld place, Cardiff. e3271h6 AGESTS.—Money Easily Made by Selling Spc cialities to Trade,smeu.—Send stampfor jjarticulars a^Borough^ road.. I. e3274p? It-tolls. /1J.BRANIUMS and Chrysanthemums.—Cuttings from Ta?1etitl? 9d- and 1»- dozen.—Apply, Cardiff clock, 61, Wyndham crescent, Canton, — e3277pl2 c;oi,i Medal Dubbin makes JBooteandHar, worr three times lon*er ^iiuws polishing 17 higb«gt awards — SrVtri >»v atakerg.Leathersellers, ,;c., tins 2d.. &L, and is. ?B WOMAN'S Ftiend.- RayneR' Special Mixture, the most powerful and effectual^ m^Mne knn™ one recipe of a famous French phvsiciai? and certain. Never fails to relieved"s!wft. how caused. Post-free to any address for^s Sd nt-^M wn bottle. Full instructions with eaoh.-G. W R^ynS' ite«on?rS (opposite Penarth Dock and Cogan e3250p8 SCOTCH WhiBky.—A Sample Bottle of^Fii^l^ Craipmore Whisky forwarded, carriage paid on receipt of postal order for 3s. 6d. "One Of the finest Whiskies Scotland produceE."—Vide Press —T r Boyack, Portobello, N.B. R. LM5'T'land"C" VLr*ini5'. and lasting in Iuay bo had m loz' 2°*-4tj^r Acarlf fl8'0 "5°,°Tn sSlary street, residence for Sale. cent CongolTat^e from a Duke's F°\we!ve Worle. APPiy John Baker, Farmer, TMPERIAL Sale Rooms, 73, St Marr Rti-o-t r< -f- —Notice.—Times of Weekly Reiw I Cardiff. Auction, Mondays, Thursdays, Frid»yS^wd w P m" C!°me t0 » —4^1 e3269p9 ( FOR Sale, Passage to New Zealand (gteerft^i price £ 9.—Apjdy Y 35, Western Mail o^ce' Clerits; mxb i^lajtagers. WANTED, for Constitutional Club, Pontypridd"- T < lkf with testimonials, by letter to r J M C^ine. Pontypridd. 27440 "\X7"Secretary for Barry Dock Workine Men's Club and Institute salary, 30s. per week • 't oniy those with good references need apply.—Address Committee, 94, Bolton road, Barry Dock. 25'<«tp7 A SSISTANT Clerk. Wanted for Works near Bute Docks.—Apply, stating age, experience, and salary 'sood references required), to Y 30. Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 2634p8 WANTTil) a Clerk, with experience in the Shipping VsJ- ■"Iok?v2:srtf Department.—Address X 32, yew cam Mail, Cardiff. 27430 "\VT ANTED, .good Shipping Clerk for a Coal Jler- A.-ij, chant sOfRce. mnst have had experience.— Auui ess x 16, Western Mad, Cardiff. 27419 ™0 Parents and Guardians—An estabhshed~Firm of i^„Ufio"e"3, a3n'i Surveyors in Cardiff Have ■^CrWT>01 Articled, Pupil premium required salarv y811 X 10, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 2236p7 "WJ A-KTED immediately, Improver for PogtarTele"- n<#rapS Work indoors.—Apply X 14, Western Cardiff. 2265p7 LBOTRI;CA.IJ Engrineering.—Messrs. Sydney F #av" Vs«rr,eJ 9?'' Ca'*difE Electrical Works, Cardiff for TT.~O Articled Pupils. 2482pl0 once, rn at'A"H'e' Smart Boy for Shipping- Office,- Address X 47, Western Mail Wee. Car- 27455 WANTED, Youth for Office; not under 10; know: m a TTi M mS'fend reqnired.-Apply, between 9 and -0 a-j^oant Stuart square, Cardiff. 2460p6 W'fknowu!^ for Counting Hour.e: must ,a tvn"wriWSejP £ ^orth!in<i; sold opportunity f? 'f 'onv 4 St To^ii'e y the Sincrer Manufacturing Company, 4, at. John s square. Cardiff. 2449P9 WANTBD, Youth for Coal Exporter's OfficT7-ms- few?k?»"°T^d9 p^th^nowled?e of shorthand.— Morgan 1 Co., Mount Stuart square, Car- diff- 2542pl0 WANTED at On«e, 'rwo Gentlemen's Sons (just left school prefer- ed) m Merchants' 0»ce M C«ce Boys good chance leaxn t rench.—Afuply A. H- Tapson and Co., Exchange! Cardiff. 247?DW ■■ ■\TTANTED, well-educated Youth, aged about 16, as Vv Junior Clerk.— Apply Hicks and Co. (Limited), Queen street, Cardiff. 2629p8 A^JTED, an immediate Engagement as Colliery Manager or Deputy by a Young Man of seven years' experience in mining; holding a first-class certificate; highest references.—Address Y 32, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2642pl3 SIEMENS or Bessemer Steelworks Manager Dis- engaged practical and scientific training; engineer and chemist; first-class references.—Y 33, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2644pl2 ACCOUNTANT'S Clerk, 22, five years' experience, Desires Engagement with Firm of Accountants.— Apply Y 12, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2548p7 YOUNG Frenchman, knowing English, Spanish French, Shorthand, Typewriter, well no for Genera Office and Correspondence Work, Wants Situationvas Clerk good references.—X 24, Western Mail, Cardiff. [\3 IF you Want Copies written with Typewriter, aflj work very well made, at Lowest Prices, apply X 23, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2535p8 YOUNG Lady Wants Engagement Postal and Tele -jL graph Duties (S.N.) can take entire charge.- Apply, stating terms, X 13, Western Mail, Cardiff. rp7 YOUNG Man, 20, desires Situation good writer and arithmetician excellent references.—Apply X 7, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 2245p7 ENGLISHMAN,, 24, as Frenoh and Spanish Cor- JU respondent (Shorthand 120), Desires to Enter Coal Exporter's (XBce.—Xl, Western Mail, Cardiff. [2164p6 WANTED, by respectable Lad leaving School, Situation in an Auctioneer's or Collierv Office.— ADDRW^4^WESTEMJV5ADJOIFFCE^ABERDAR^2KLPLO "iI!!t.IfI Obo43 GROCERY and Provisions.—Wanted, a good Junior Hand Welsh outdoor personal application preferred.—Apply to Geo. Evans, Grocer, M'orris- ton. 2298p7 DRAPERY.-Wafited, an experienced Young Lady D for the Millinery and Mantle Sales—Personal application to Griffiths and Sons, Drapers, New- port. 2358p8 DRAPERY.—Wanted, Two experienced Young Men for Dresses and Furnishing good window-dressers Welsh; referenoes indispensable.—Evans, Bradford House, Llanelly. 2504p7 DH.APERy.-Wanted Smart Junior Hand for Man- D chester Department good window dresser.— Apply to J. Jones, Castle road, Cardiff; 2423p6 WANTED, an experienced Man for General Drapery; »!<;« Junior— Apply j'oues, 82, Queen street, Cardiff. 2893pl2 YEO and CO., the Neath Drapers, Neath, Have a Vacancy for a smart Junior (Welsh); also a Youth as Apprentice. 2273p7 WANTED, smart Junior (Welsh). Gents.' Mercery Department. Apply, with full particulars in first letter and photo (personal application preferred), John Lewis, Commerce House, Carmarthen. [2216p7 MODEL Clothing Company, Barry Dock.—Pushing Salesman and Window Dresser (junior) Wanted immedia.tely must be well up in shipping trade — Apply, with references, at above address. 2381p8 WANTED, Young Lady for the Stationery; must be experienced in the trade and good reference. Statesalary, Reesand Co., Pontypridd. 24C6p9 T° Drapert. Wanted, by a Young Lady, Situation in T° Drapert. Wanted, by a Young Lady, Situation in General Drapery.—Apply R. Lewis, Yew Tree Cot- tage, Gilwern, near Abergavenny. 2220p7 GROCERY and Provisions.—Assistant Seeks Per- manent Situation London and provincial expe- rience distance no objeot.—J. Blades, Roseland terrace, Mumbles, Swansea. 2536pl0 WANTED, Situation in the Grocery and Provision ,v v Trade well up at both counters 15 years' expe- rience first-class references.—Address X 9, Western Mail, Cardiff. 223Sp7 WANTED, Situation as Shopman in Butcher's Business or Manage Branch.—Apply X 46, Wes- tem Mail, Cardiff. 2419p9 WANTED, Situation as Junior Assistant in the Ironmongery 3J j'ears' experience soeak Welsh.—Apply Williams, 35, Argylc street, Cymm»r Porth. 2338p £ VO"ANTED, by experienced Young Lady, Situation^ v V in Cardiff, hi Fancy, Hosiery, or Underclothing Department.—Address Florence, 23, Keppoch street, Cardiff- 'T 24 plO IBres^mafters;, &C. WANTED, experienced Milliner; servo through when required.—Martin and Co, New Tredegar. e5273p!9 WANTED, an experienced Milliner as Second ifand —D. J. Meyler, Swansea. 2463p9 APPRENTICES.—Young Ladies Wanted early in A March as Apprentices to the Milliilery, Miintle- making, Showroom, and Fancy Drapery.—Wm. Morton and Co., 83, Queen street, Cardiff. 2549p10 DRESSMAKING}!—Wanted, Indoor Improvers for D Good-class Work. — Apply Thomas, 53, Bridge street, Newport, Mon. 2556p10 WANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking and Mantle-making; high-class trade.—Messrs. Eyre Milsom street, Bath. 2401p9 DRESSMAKING. — An experienced First Hand Dressmaker Wanted; must be stylish, good fit, and taste indoors.—State full particulars Box Y 34 Western Mail Office, Cardiff. :2657p 12 WANTED, Situation by experienced Young- Lady, as Dressmaker; first-class references.—Apply B. M., 26, York place, Newport, Mon. 2361pg efianrous^ AT the Union Training School, Aberdare, a Female Industrial Trainer, to instruct Girls in Needle- work, cookiug, ire., and to assist matron generally. salary £ 20 a year, with rations, washing, and lodging.— Apply, stating age, to., by letter, with original testimo- nials, to Mr. Frank T. Janies, 134, High street, Merthyr Tydfil, on or before the 14th February, 1894. e3233 WANTED, a Single Man as Coachman and Gardener, able to milk.—Apply, stating age, wages (indoors), and references, with all particulars, H. Kirk- house, Brynbedw, Tylorstown, Pontypridd. e3218 T Weekly Salary Offered either Sex for Spare Time Everywhere work may be done evenings. Address (enclosing stamp) Humphreys, 10, Tennyson street, Battersea, London. e3275p!2 T^TANTED, Kitchen Porter experienced.—Apply y J W1.th references immediately, Exchange Restau rant, Docks, Cardiff. e3212 FITTER/WantCll, experienced General Fitters, F competent to make and fix all sort of engines an' machinery (small power ohiefiy).-State age, wages qualifications, and references to G. Davies, Lion Workd Abergavenny. e2155 QUALIFIED Huntsman Wanted for Pembrokeshire Otter Hunt.—State terms and forward recent testimonials to T. Aneuryn Rees, Mvrtle House, Ten by. • 27508 WANTED at once. Working Farm Bailiff married; witnout children; aged abont 40 highest refe- rences required. G-addarn, Pickett Farm, Cleinenstone, Bridgend, 2317pB WANTED, a Working Gardener; must understand W flowering plants, and moke himself generally usefuL-Apply Mr. Evans, Pwllmeyric Lodge, Chep- stow. 2646p8 WANTED, a Young Man, 18 to 20 years of age, as Assistant Ostler must be good, steady driver, accustomed to carriages and harness, able to milk, and willing to do any work that is require d.-Apply Win. Harris, 144, High street, Merthyr. 2182p6 WANTED, a Young Man to Work in Garden and Athena Pony, Apply, with full particulars, to KUwards, Maegydderwen, Swansea Valley. 2503p7 WANTED, Young Man, 18 to 20, to Milk and "Make Himself Generally Useful on Farm must be early riser total abstainer.-Applv John Ball, St. Andrew's, DinasPowis. 2297p7 WANTED, respectable Lad, about 17, to Deliver J V Milk and Make Himself Useful; must have good character suitable lad will find comfortable home and good wages.—Walker, Whitehall, Rumney. 2367p3 WANTED, a Country Boy to Deliver Milk and Used to Cowa.— Apply Wm. Thomas, LlandaS Fields Dairy, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 2426p9 \\7-ANTED, Boy (16), Look After Horse, and Make Himself Useful in House.—Apply Mr*. Thomas, J-ne Cottage, Nantymoel. 2455p6 WANTED, an active Lad, Accustomed to Horses, to Help in the Stable; he must be able to ride nortes in their exercise, and groom well.—Apply, stating age, wageg required (indoor), and address of last employer. Dr. Nannton Davie*, Bridgend. 27487 \KTANTED, by Single Man, Situation as Kitchen Hardener; willing to make himself useful.— Address Y 36, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2138p6 ^JJ_ARDENER (Head Working) Requires Situation excellent references as to character and ability married. Ivondal. Glanogwr, Bridgend. 2532p7 as Second Gardener, where three or mo3r v v kept; in and out two years' good reference.— Osborne, Wenvoe Castle, Cardiff. 2517pl0 /liARDENER; married, no family; experienced in all branches; 16 and years' reference.—-Gardener,. Watkjae s Aftvejrtj'wut,Offices, Mai^dee. Eyf, YOUNG Man Seeks Situation as Groom, where JL Coachman is kept; twelve months' good reference. j Apply Hirginson, No. 2, Llando Cottage, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. 2518pl0 WANTED, Situation as Groom-Coachman; nine years' experience; good references.—Janies Lewis, S, Broad street, Hay, Brecon. 2334p5 WANTED, Situation as Groom; 2i years' good character aged 21 leaving through change of establishment.—Address P., Western Mail, Mer- thyr, 2300p7 WANTED, Situation as Groom or Under Groom understands horses thoroughly ;.gedl8.—Appf J. Tetley, Shir-enewton, Chepstow 2112p6_ TO Printers.—Wanted immediately an Improver; good opportunity.—Apply, with references, Advertiser Office, C3.rdigan. 2576pl0 P" APERHANGING and Painting —Wanted Man few days; how much hour.— Address i 29, Western Mail. Cardiff. 26351"8 TO Picture Framers.—Good General Hand Wanted must be steady and trustworthy; able to cut mounts,-Knorr, 11, Cardiff street, Aberdare. [2165p6 WANTED, Young Man as Polisher, Trimmer, and to Attend Funerals.—Apply Marc); and Co., Undertakers, Cardiff.' 2559pl0 TO Colliers.—Wanted, Two Celliers and One Mining Mechanic for Venezuela, South America two years* engagement; liberal wages and fres passage out and home to suitable men; practical experience in working steep measures essential.—Applications by letter, stating age and experience, to Guanta Company, 19, Birchin lane, London, B.C., before February 8. L10887 1TS7ANTED immediately, Colliery Weigher, able to VV Look After Top of Pit and Screeuer wages, 27s. week —State age, experience, fee., Box 51, Post-office, Swansea. 27472 rpiMEKEEPER.-Wanted, an intelligent Time- JL keeper, and to Make Himself Generally Useful, for Large Quarries; must understand management of men. — Particulars to Rees, Contractor, Merthyr Vale. 2466p9 ANGERS Wanted for Sewer Work; good wages given.—Apply, with references, to Sewerage Works Office, Lion street, Chicester, Sussex. [2314p8 AIRDRESSER Wanted immediately good gents', H hand must be sober and trustworthy.—State age and wages. Mear, Newbridge, Newport, Mon. [p6 'WANTED, Man, Accustomed to Fruit and Potato tV Trade, to Drive Horse in Trolly good character indispensable. — William Young, Rotunda-buildings, Cardiff. 24S0P7 WANTED, respsctable Youth for Corn Warehouse, to Serve, Deliver, acd Make Himself Useful state wages and references.—Gray, Miller, Caer- leon. 2604pl2 HAY-CUTTER WMited to assist also in general H store work good references and abstainer.—Apply J. Bow Henday, Merchant, Neath. 2508^10 ROCERY—Wanted, a Young Man as Haulier; indoors.—Apply, with reference and salary required, Thomas and John Richards, Pentre Rhondda. [2575pl0 IKS. Weekly Salary Offered Either Sex for Spare A O Time, Everywhere work may be done evenings. -Address, enclosing stamp, Humphrey's, 10, Tennyson street, Battersea, London. 2606p8 APPOINTMENTS by Competition (salaries £ 109 to £ 500), Open to Both Saxes.—For particulars, see the Mascot, all Newsdealers, or 3, Adelaide street, Strand, London. L10874 WANTED, by experienced Engineer, Re-engage- ment a3 Manager or Working Foreman; thoroughly experienced in manufacturing of mineral water; first-class testimonials.—J. W., 55, Bromehead street, Commercial road, London. 2530p8 ANTED, Situation as Foreman, or Leading Hand in Boiler or Iron Shipbuilding, or Repairing Shop or Yard over 20 years' experience ab.ttMM! T. H. Colensa, 29, Bar terrace, Falmouth. 2495pl0 WANTED, by Engineer of seventeen years' ex- perience, Situation to Look After Engines and Boilers (Mechanic); can produce nrst-elass references abstainer.—X 30, Western Mail Office, Cardin. 2365p8 ANTED, Situation as Coach Painter; eleven years VV experience.—Address G. P., 14, Price's street Newport, Mon. ZllSpi ADDLERS.—Wanted, Situation by Young Man; S general hand and fair cart-collar maker; abstainer s-ood references.—F. Lancaster, Peterchurch, Hereford- shire. 2535p7 TO Bakers.—Young Man seeks Situation Second or good Third; references given; Cardiff preferred. —Address X 25, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2333p8 ECHANIC Seeks Employment as Foreman or Fitter; good references abstainer. —Apply Emrys, 41, High street, Ebbw Vale, Mon. 2160p6 WANTED, for Constitutional Club, Pontypridd, a Manager. — Apply, with testimonial^ by etter. 2;440 rbantsr^atniate, Set. DVERTISERS are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initiais or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to initials or fictitious namas must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Wextern Hail. ANTED, Situation as Housekeeper in a Business or Private House age 33; Good References. Y 5 Western Mail, Cardiff. 326p9 WANTED at once, General Servant; small family.— Apply A. Ward, 15, Bridge street, Cardiff. [ep6 ANTED, Young Girl, about 16, as General; two in family.—Apply, evenings only, Mrs. Osmond, Sneyd street, King's road, Cardiff. e3263p8 WANTED, a strong Girl, as General Servant; musy W be willing and fond of children. from", ountr preferred. — Apply, statin<r full particulars, to Mr. Parker, 65, Pontmanmoor road, uardiii. WANTED, thoroughly good Plain Cook, the end of February; must be an early riser.—M rite, stating full particulars and references, wages required, to Mrs. Lasccllea Carr, C,rt,y-Vil. Penarth. 27490 W' ANTED7 Mrs. Pedler's Registry, 22, Charles "V street, Cardiff, experienced Cooks, Housemaids, Parlourmaids, Laundrymaids, good Generals. Gentle- men Requiring Men-servants; many disengaged reli- able. 21541'6 COOK fgosd Plain), Wanted, first week in March must be able to make good bread an early risci wages dE20, all found but beer—Reply, with particulars and references, to H. S. C., Western Mail, Car- diff. a7489 GENERAL Plain Cook; no beer; washing sent out earlv riser; good references indispensable }^ages £ 15.—Molony, Gunfort House, Tenby. 2*52pb £ 15.—Molony, Gunfort House, Tenby. 2*52pb W" ANTED, a good Plain Cook able to hake wages £ 20; aged not under 25 good references.—Mrs. Mathias, Penally, Pembrokeshire. 2506plO ~C~~TodK-GENER.iL Wanted at 8, Oalcfield street, j Roath, Cardiff housemaid kept; three in family. Apply Stanley House, The Walk, Cardiff. 2488pi0 ANTED at once, a good, strong Kitchenmald.— Apply Lady Morris, Skett.y Park, Swansea. Lpfc O USe"PARLO CRM AID Wanted by February 15 must be thoroughly strong aged 20 to 26.—Apply Miss Bythway, Sycamore House, Pontypool. 2496pl_0 ANTED, a competent Housemaid; groodreferences required.—Apply Mrs. Sessions, 13, Marine parade, Penarth. 2210p7 WANTED immediately, in Gentleman's Small Family, experienced House-Parlourmaid good waitress glass and silver well kept; country.—Nichoi- sou, Llangibby, Monmouthshire. 2124p6 WANTED, Housemaid, where Parlourmaid is kept must understand her duties and good plain sewer. —Write full particulars te C. H. S., Western Mail. Car- diff; 27492 TT6T ANTED, an experienced House and Parlour Maid VV srood references required.— Apply to Mrs. Green, Ty-Celyn, Abercarn, Mon. 2.369p8 WANTED, a Housemaid for the Country good references.—Apply Mrs. George, The Deri, Whit- church, near Cardiff. 2270p7 ANTED, good Housemaid; Church person good reference; state wages.—Apply Miss Morgan- Straford, St. Athan Bectory, Cowbridge, South Wales, 27460 HOUSEMAID 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, CVrt-y-Vil, Penarth. 27491 ANTED, a General Servant — Write to Y 7, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 2516p7 ANTED, a neat and strong Girl for General Housework.—Apply 5, Richmond terrace, Park place, Cardiff. 2475pl0 ANTED, experienced General Servant, 15th February no washing excellent wages; good references indispensable family three.—Mrs. Key, 57, Park place, Cardiff. 2499pl0 GENERAL Wanted, or good Kitchenmaid Who Has VX Been Under a Cook; good character.—43, Ply- mouth road, Penarth. 2498pI0 W" ANTED, good Genera! Servant; able to cook.— Mrs. Harris, 62, Oakfield street, Cardiff. [2591pl2 ANTED, good General Servant (family three).— Apply any time after four o'clock 8, Hickman road, Penarth. 2588pl2 ANTED, an experienced General Servant plain cooking small family. Also Nurse-Housemaid. —Apply, stating age, wages, and references, to Mrs. Marshall, Cowbridge. 2101pl0 ANTED, steady, capable General; good plain cook aged about 30 private family; country- near Swansea wages, £ 16. Also a Young Girl, to Train as House-Parlourmaid good references indispen- sable.—Y 13, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2550p7 ANTEDlmmediately, for a Family of Two, expe- YT rienced General Servant; good plain cook.— Apply Mrs. Cross, 12, Victoria place, Newport. [2535pl0 GENERAL Servant Tor Country House near Cardiff must be good plain cook and understand dairy work another kept.—X 43, Western Mail, Cardiff. [p9 GOODGeneraTServant Wanted.—Apply, after twelve, to Mrs. Sanders, Doncaster Villa, Conway road, Cardiff. 2628p8 ANTED, a thoroughly experienced General Ser- vant, about 30; young girl kept country, near Cardiff; :ood references.J*-Box 52, Cardiff. 2651p3 W ANTED at once, an experienced General Servant W ANTED at once, an experienced General Servant can wash., iron, and do plain cooking.—Emanuel, Sunny Bank, Griffitlistown, near Newport. 26a0pl2 WANTED, a competent and reliable General Ser- vant in Cardiff good references indispensable.— Apply Mrs. Gilling, 48, Westbourne road, Penarth. [p12 WANTED, experienced General; must understand cooking two in family.—Apply Mrs. Hockin, 1, Prospect Villas, Mumbles, Swansea. 2641p12 anted!good General Servant, Used to Children. —Apply Mrs. Morris, 85, Albany road, Cardiff. Tpl2 GOOD General Servant Wanted at once.—Apply 3, Bridge street, Cardiff. 2611p8 XX7 ANTED, in Snlalf Family, good General Servant \v references required.—Apply, after Six p.m., 25, Hamilton street, Cardiff. 2614pl2 WANTED, an experienced General Servant; boy kept,.—Apply Mrs. Thomas, The Cottage, Nantymoel, near Bridgend. 2454p6 WAHTED, respectable Girl, about 18, to Assist and Make Herself Generally Useful.—Apply 16, Albert crescent, Penarth. 2420p9 WANTED, a General Servant good character; small family.—gj, The Parade, Cardiff. 2429p6 WANTED at once, a thoroughly-experienced General; pkin cooking: comfortable home wages, £ 16 small family.—X 37, Western Mail, Car- diff. 2392p3 WANTED immediately, good General Servant comfortable home wages, 16s. per month; three in family.—State experience, X 31, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2564p8 WANTED, a General Servant; two in family not under 20.—App'v S. P., Western Mail Office, New- port. 2278p7 IJIAMILY of Two Require good General Servant or Plain Cook; housemaid kept.—Apply, with particulars, 1, Belgrave terrace, Swansea. 2286p7 WANTED, a General Servant; able to do plain cooking; housemaid kept.—Apply at 45»JPe^a' beelie street, Swansea. 2285p7 WANTED, good General; knowledge oookinf; another servant kept washing put oat.—State a*e, waegs, references. Mjcs. kvgtf, Hastend PeIn^^fJ»■ tteKpi .JL I..anb" to ,<, LANDI LAND!! LAND! VALUABLE BUILDING SITES TO BE LET IN ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. ■ 1 -— The PROPRIETORS of thel-WESTERNiMAIL having decided to carry on their GENERAL PRINTING BUSINESS In Extensive Premises* Erected and now. in course of Erection by them atj the Corner of TUDOR-ROAD, RIfVERSIDEfc Find it unnecessaryl:to: occnpy with: theig New Buildings^they propose',to,' erect for the WESTERN MAIL the Whole,, ofg their^ OLDiSITEIiniST.^MARY-STREET^and have consequently!^instructed m R. J. E GUNN TO LET UPON BUILDING LEASES THE SURPLUS PORTION OF LAND Not required by them, having a. Fronta-ge to St. Mary-streat^injits^ bestjposition of 52ft. and an average depth of 138ft., with a frontage of 50ft.for^thereabouts to the back strea known as the Great Western-lane. .1, j^ -f V M/f/L h I iL jgm > PLOT 3 In V J <5s. TSt' O 5 fv j plot 2. 0)1 I ? *2 ° > leaatarasMaHBBaaemMMMni P. f*'PLOT 4- «i PLOT I 5" H k-S o" .5, > | ? U) I GR £ MT.WZS7VJ/7/V jlrOTEL J r; '<'j,1 The Property is held for an unexpired term of 81 years, and will be let in one o 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 BBSTRICTIVE COVE- NANTS, in the very best position in Cardiff, suitable alike for Shops, Banks, Insurance Offices, or other hisHti-class premises. Plans can be seen at the offices of the undersigned, or at the offices of Messrs. Jones Richards, and Budgen, 18, St. Mary street. All applications as to rent and other particulars must be addressed, Westgate-chambers, J. E. GTJNN. Cardiff, January, 1894. 1' A~ ENE^MBe.vi'.NI Wanted; ST&U R' •,va,:B.- IjT ing wages; boy to assist—Apply 47, The Parade, Cardiff. 2230p7 AN experienced General Servant Wanted; good wages; small family.—Apply to Mrs. Jenkins, 203, Newport road, Cardiff. 220%y7 ANTED, a General Servant (aged 20), at once.— Apply 26, Patrick street, Docks, .Cardiff. [2209p7 WANTED, thorough good General Serrant able to plain cook; good character.—Apply, from one to three, 1, Victoria read, Penarth. 2296p6 TirANTED, a good General Servant —Apply 69, vir IV, Llewellyn-strect, Pentre R.S.O., Rhonddt. [p6 ANTED, General Servant plain cooking, wash- ing, ironing another girt kept.—Apply, with 5 references and wages required, Mrs. Warburton, Bryn- fedwen, Treherbert. 2mp6 ANTED, a General Servant, Able to Cook Well another kept; two in family.—Apply Dr. Cromwell Jones, Victoria street, Merthyr. 2181p6 GENERAL Servant Wanted immediatelj good character indispensable housemaid kept.—Apply Mrs. Charles Harrison, 59, Park place, Cardiff. 27386 WANTED, a clean, willing Girl (about 16) for House work.—Apply E. P., 80, Holmesdale street, Lower Grange, Cardiff. 2106p6 WANTED, a strong, active Girl as General Servant washing out; small family.—Address, with refe rence, X., care Mrs. Davis, Cowbridge. 2296p7. W' A N'T I? 1)7 a respectable Woman, not under 40, to Attend an Invalid Gentleman, aud Assist in Light Housework-Address Y 14, Western Mail Office, 2567p7 ANTED. Nurse-Housemaid children all go to school must be good needlewoman.—Apply IT 4, Western Mail, Cardiff. a476p!0 ANTEDI a Nurse Girl, aged 15 or 16 one used to children must have good references.—Apply Mrs. B., 57, Oakfield street, Roath. 2415p6 WANTED, a good, steady, strong Girl as Nurse W must be used to children.—Apply Fern Bank, Eton crescent, Swansea. 2554pl0 ANTED," a Niirsemaid.-1-AppJy 11, Brynmill crescent, Swansea. 2640pl2 ANTED, Young Girl, about 16, as Nurse House- mairl; must have slight knowledge of outies.— Address Y 27, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2636pl2 W~ ANTED immediately, a Laundress or General Servant Who Can Wash and Iron Well.—Apply Mrs. F. James, Grange, Cowbridge. 27488 RS FURNIVALL has Two superior Nurses, good Cook*, and Invalid Nurse Disengaged excellent references. Wanted, good Housemaid.—Select Registry, Cardiff. 2558pl0 ADIES Suited with All Classes of Servants. Situa tions Secured for Servants. Fee Is.—Miss Walters 30, Page-street, Swansea. 2555pl0 ADIES Requiring Servants, Servants' Places, apply Jones, 152, Cardiff Market. Housekeeper, Nursery- Governess, Generals, Barmaid Disengaged. 2307p8 ANTED, Situation as good Plain Cook; good character; disengaged; wages £ 18 to £ 20—P., 16, Jonestown, Clydach Vale, near Pontypridd. T2573p7 ARLOURMAID Requires Situation in Gentleman' P Family highest reference from last place aged 24,-E. Woodhouse, Dixton; Monmouth, 2527p10 W' ANTED, Situation as House-Parlourmaid or Housemaid where Parlourmaid is kept.—M. E., Western Mail Office, Newport. 2180p6 OUSE-PARLOURMAID or Housemaid Required Situation; experienced; good reference —M.H. Tynewydd, Langland Bay, Swansea. 2229p7 CJITUATION Required as Housemaid by a respectable O Country Girl; not been out before excellent character. Address S., Boncath R.S.O., South Wales. 2505p10 "STTANTIID, a Situation as Housemaid, where parlour- W maid or man-servant is kept.—A. Jones, Phila- delphia road, Porthcawl. 2Z74p7 ENTLEMAN Wishes "to Recommend a Young Girl (14) to Assist in Housework m a Small Family small salary.—Apply T 22, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4999d SITUATIONS Wanted as General Servants for J5 Twenty Country Girls; hundreds suited write for testimonials.—Mrs. Coster, Registry Office, Glou- cester. 2497d WANTED, by a thoroughly experienced Laundress, Engagement with Gentleman's Family; cottage laundry preferred.—X 8, Western Mail Office, Car. diff 2242p7 ANTED, respectable Young Woman to Attend to Bar and Make Herself Generally Useful.—Apply, stating' wages, Secretary, Coffee Tavern, Tredegar. p9 BA.RMAIDS, Barmaids (seVerai), Waitresses, Chambermaids, Cooks, Kitchenmaids, Generals, Nurses. Linenmaid, Housekeepers, Laundresses, Page- boys, Billiard Markers, Grooms, &c., Wanted.—45, Charles street, Cardiff. 2660pj.0 WANTED at once, experienced \oung Lady for Bar sleep out.—Apply Manageress, Pier-head Restaurant, Docks, CardifL 2431p7 YOUNG Lady Wanted as Barmaid experience not particularly essential; must have good reference. —Apply at once by letter the Manager, Culley's Hotel, Barry Dock. 2/449 ANTED, Under-Barmaid; used to quick counter vf trade strictly honest; pood referenoe,-X 38, Western Office, Cardiff. 240?p9 ANTED, thoroughly experienced-Barmaid, to Take Entire Charge of Hotel Vaults.—Address X 4, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2174p6 ANTEI>7 a thoroughly-experienced Commercial- room Waitress.—Apply Wyndham Hotel, Lndg- end. 2451p6 ANTED at once, Under-Waitresg, Used to Hotel Work good references required.—Apply Boot Hotel, Aberdare. 2598pl2 OOK Wanted.—State age, wages, reference, Cameron C Arms Hotel, Swansea. 2462p9 ANTED, at. once, good Cook; kitchenmaid kept. —Apply, with particulars, Miss Snoad, Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis. 2403p6 WANTED, a good Plain Cook one who will assist in general housework boy kept; ag;ed over 20 good references*Apply Mrs. Ingram, British Camp Hotel, Malvern. 2540p7 WANTED immediately, experienced Ccok —Applyy stating age, reference, and salary required, Barr, Hotel, Barry, South Wales. 2537p7 HOROUGHLY competent Kitchenmaid Wanted — Apply Porth Hotel, Porth. 2541pl0 WANTED, a good General Servant, FebruaryU Used to Public Business reference required — Apply East Dock Inn, 1, Bridge street, Cardiff. [2589i>12 WANTED, a thoroughly good Kitchenmaid good saiary giv-^ to suitable pergpn.-Apply (Wty aoaws 'jtlbHi 3muSrii»tiUs»* CARDIFF. THEATRE ROTAL LESSEE AND MANASBR ..Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER.. TO-NIGHT and During the Week, Return Visit of Captain H. Pomeroy Gilbert's Com- pany, under the Management of Miss Nina Vincent, from the Princess's Theatre, London, in the Great American Drama, as produced a.t tke Princess's Theatre, London, with all the Original Scenery and Effects, entitled I THE STILL ALARM. The Special Engine-house Scene in Act. III. is a correct copy of the Central Fire Station in New York City, and the Harnessing of the Horses to the Engine and Departure to the Fire is a faithful re- production of the system now in vogue in the Ame- rican Fire Department, a.nd which Captain Shaw, of the London Fire Brigade, has recommended for adoption in London, but which, mainly on the score of cost, has not yet been introduced into England. Prices 6d. to £ 2 2s. Early Doors 6.30. Doors Open Seven. Commence at 7.30. Booking Offioes at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street. Telephone No. 521. SIX NIGHTS ONLY, FEBRUARY 12, THE CELEBRATED A. ROUSBY GRAND OPERA COMPANY. MOINDAY-MARITANA. TUESDAY—GALATEA and CAVALLERIA RUS- TICANA. WEDNESDAY-DAUGHTER OF THE REGI MENT. THURSDAY-FRA DIAVOLO. FRIDAY—Act II. DAUGHTER OF THE REGI MENT and I'PAGLIACCI. SATURDAY MORNING — THE SLEEPING QUEEN and GALATEA. [27475 SATURDAY NIGHT—THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. THE JJ M P I R JS Manager OSWALD STOLl. TO-NIGHT. An Extreme Rarity and a Sight That Should be Seen. The Unique and the Laughable are Incarnate in JJEUBEN jtJAFFIN'S J>ORUINE -^FONDER. From Noah's Ark, Covent Garden Theatre, London. THE EDUCATED PIG, THE JOCKEY BABOON, AND THE GALLOPING DONKEY Are the Liveliest Trio Extant. KRIE -γ-b AY. jyj-ARIE JJAY, A Charming Young Lady Who Sings Sweetly and Dances Gracefully. FARRELL AND WILMOT, Singers, Comedians, and Dancers. Two Artistes of eminence in the variety profession. DORA DESMOND, Tyroleaai Vocalist, &ce. N. C. BOSTOCK, "The Comic King." NITA AND NIKATA, Two symmetrical and agile Athletes. HARRY MELVILLE, The Hibernian Patriot and Humorist. THE COLLINSON SKETCH COMPANY In "THE ACADEMY," A trifle quite out of the beaten track. AL H A M B R A WESTGATE-STRBET, CARDIFF. ALWAYS A GRAND COMPANY. ONE PERFORMANCE NIGHTLY. THREE HOURS AND A HALF CONTINUOUS AMUSEMENT. Grand Circle and Reserved Stalls, la. Stalls, 6d. Pit, 4d.; Gallery, 2d. Boxes, 10s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. or 2s. each person. Sesson Ticket 10s. 6d. for Three Months. GEORGE HARRINGTON, Managing Director. 27503 QvVEN AND £ 10. GENERAL AND FANCY STATIONERS CARDIFF QES SIO NS AND SONS IMPORTERS AND MAN0FACTffREBS 01? TIMBER, SLATES, CEMENT, BUILDING MATERIALS. CHI MNEY PIECES, RANGES, GRATES, &c SHOW ROOMS :— PENARTH-ROAD, CARDIFF. re51 -m.- I ,MPOI?.TANT. TO MEN I ;M P 0 R T A N T- T0 MEN ALL DISEASES QUICKLY CUBED. Apply to PROFESSOR PRICE, 270, BUTE- STREET, CARDIFF. e9730 8t'FW NEWS OF .THE WEEK. JLY BXST WXBKLX vf<*mnr*e*j £

Attempt to ufro^Tthe "Express" Off the Line, But the Postmaster-Generars scurvy act proved futile, and the Express" got there all the same-First, as usua). I "^Butthe^Postmaster-Generars scurvy act proved futile, and the "Express" got there all the same—First, as usual. I

CARDIFF FESTIVAL. Making Preliminary Arrangements for 1895. The preliminary arrangements for the second triennial musical festival, to be held in Cardiff in 1895, a.re now so far advanced that the provi- sional committee a.re seeking the assistance of the public in establishing the guarantee fund necessary for the further practical development of the scheme. The committee have appointed Sir Joseph Barnby to be the conductor of the second festival. The following recommendations I first meeting of the guarantors, in whom the executive control of the festival will thenceforth -be vested.

A CLEVER SWINDLE. How Cardiff Licensed Victuallers are Defrauded. During the past week or so an elderly couple (male and female) have been going- round Cardiff hotels and spirit vaults with a very clever swindle, and one which has in many cases come off successfully. A bnsy time of day is selected, and on entering the bar the man calls for a whisky and gin, or other liquids, the value of which does not exceed 6d. He chen puts down a half-sovereign, which the bar atten- dant picks up with the intention of giving change. The woman says, "Don't change that; I have silver," and the attendant naturally places the half-sovereign on the counter. The woman fails to find small money, and the man suddenly remarking, Never mind, take it out of this," hands over a sixpence. The atten- dant, thinking he has been offered the half- sovereign originally put down, gives change accordingly. This ruse has succeeded in many cases, and where it has not it is difficult to formulate any charge against the pair, inasmuch as the money offered in the last instance is sufficient to cover the order. The man is between 50 and 60 years of age, but the woman is rather younger and decently dressed.

ANTI-GAMBLING LEAGUE. Bill Drafted Against Newspapers and Betting News. In furtherance of their campaign against the publication of betting news and sporting tips, the National Anti-Gambling League have pre- pared a rough draft of a Bill which, but for the congested state of Parliamentary business, would have been introduced into the House of -Commone this session. The particular clause aimed at newspapers rune as follows :— If anyone publishes or causes or permits to be published in any newspaper, book, pamphlet, or other publication any tip, betting odds, or other information or advice as to betting or wagering upon any contingency whatever he shall be guilty ofla. misdemeanour, and shall be liable, if convicted on indictment, to imprison- ment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding three months, or to a fine not exceed- ing £100, or to both imprisonment and fine, and if convicted on summary conviction to imprison- ment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding one month or to atlile not exceed- ing £20, or to both imprisonment and fine."

DANCE AT CARDIFF. A" aversazione m connection with the Cardiff Horticultural Society was held in the Town- hall on Monday evening, and proved to be a most enjoyable function. The first hour was given up to the" concord of sweet sound." Some charming songs were sung- by Miss Daw, Miss Dalty, and other young ladies. Mr. Arnold gave" Jeujah," in character, a sort of comic song, a quiz on Sequah!s' A duet on the harp was much enjoyed. Dancing commenced about 9.30, and was carried on with much spirit. There were some very pretty costumes among the ladies—notably, a rich white moire, with a smart red velvet Louis Quatorze jacket cut low, and edged with silver passementerie. The front of the bodice was formed of a large soft bow of ribbon with long ends floating to the hem of the dress. It was quite the most, admired costume in the room. A soft white bengaline silk, with deep berthe of lace, and long ends of white moire ribbon, became the wearer admirably. A young lady was charmingly gowned in yellow silk, with deep amber velvet sleeves ana epaulettes. A married lady wore a very handsome dress of amber moire, draped with black lace, and embroidered with gold. There were two or three Empire or baby dresses on young girls. Altogether the evening was a most successful one.

CARDIFF CONSERVATISM. The annual meeting of the South Ward Con- servative Association of Cardiff was held at the Windsor Hotel on Monday, when Mr. I. Samuel was re-elected chairman, Mr. W. T. Symonds vice-chairman, and Mr. R. W. Hedley hon. secretary. Mr. M. J. Thatcher and Mr. R. Roberts were re-elected respectively chairman and vice-chairman of No. 5 Polling District Committee, and Mr. Rees Harries hon. sec. Mr. W. C. Lucas and Mr. J. Maodonald were elected chairman and vice-chairman respectively o^ No. 4 Polling District Committee, with Mr. J. Aubin as boa. secretary.

PUBLICANS BLACKMAILED. Cardiff Licensed Victuallers will In- vestigate Our Charges. I The statements in the "Western Mail" of Saturday last respecting the systematic- black- mailing of South Wales publicans by the police have fallen like a bomb into the midst of puh- licans, public, and police a.like. Somethmg very like consternation has been evoked in several quarters, not the least evidence of this being the readiness with which certain Mks disclaim all knowledge of or participation in the practices described. It is pretty evi- dent thai there ha.ve been many searchings of heart and troubled queries Is it I ?" in various parts of South Wales since last Satur- day. Great efforts have been made, in various ways to obtain a clue as to the locale cf the specific charges made in Satur- day's article and yesterday's letters, and a. low otweaeonable people have been in- clined ^'grumble because those charges were not accompanied by names of towns, counties, dates, &o. It is scarcely necessary to observe course, as we stated on Saturday, we should welcome such a method of testing the matter, provided the investigation be conducted on proper lines, and under the conditions indi- cated. The officials of the Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' Association have determined to call a meeting of their members to consider the advisability of investigating the matter from their standpoint, so far as Cardiff is concerned. That meeting will be held to-day (Tuesday), and it is intended to propose that a committee be formed, with instructions to inquire fully into the matter, and ascertain, if possible, whether any blackmailing practices are car- ried on in Cardiff. Confidence is expressed that if such practices do exist there will be found men amongst the licensed victuallers of Cardiff courageous enough to expose them—though that we take leave to doubt-and it is asserted, with equal confidence, that if the committee find that there is any ground for the "Western Mail" allegations in Cardiff they will report accordingly, and make their report public. If the contrary, then they will declare that the allegations of the "Western lIIaál" do not apply to Cardiff. There is a prospect also of the Cardiff Watch Committee taking similar action. Discussing, the matter with a representative of the "Wes- tern Mail yesterday, a member of the Cardiff Watch Committee expressed the opinion that it would be impossible for the committee to pass the matter by. That, of course, is a matter of opinion; and, after all, Cardiff, though an important town, is only a portion of South Wales.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Important Ministerial Whip Issued to Liberal Members. The Central News says :The following im- portant Ministerial whip, dated Saturday, has been sent to Liberal members of the House of Commons :— My dear Sir,- I beg to remind you that the House of Com- mons re-assembles on Monday, February 12, to close the session of 1893, when I most earnestly 'beg you to be in your place without fail, as most important divisions may be expected on pointy of difference with the Upper House.—Believe me, very faithfully yours, (Signed) EDWARD MAUJORIBANKS.

CARDIFF ASSIZE. J

TAFF VALE ACCIDENT. Actions for Compensation to be Merged into One as a Test. A correspondent writes :—The legal proceed ngs which the relatives of those who were killed at the railway disaster on the Taff Vale Rail- way some time since neai Treforest proposed to take to recover damages against the Taff Vale Railway Compamy, as well as claims for compensation by these injured in the same disaster, have been resolved into one, which, by arrangement, will be taken as a test case, the decision in this case to govern the others. The point to be decided is that of liability on the part of the company. The evidence brought before the coroner, including that of the inspec- tor for the Board of Trade, who had examined the engine, freed the company from liability on the ground that the defect was of such a nature that no ordinary care in cleaning the engine would have discovered it. The plaintiffs' case is in the hands of Mr. Cousins, solicitor, Car- diff, and experts—engineers of great skill- have now given a totally different theory as to the cause of the disaster, and which, if estabt lished, will make the company liable. The Taff Vale Company have also plained tha support of several railway engineers, and some of the most eminent engineers in the country will be called for the plaintiffs and defendants. For the Taff Vale Railway Company Sir Richard Webster, Q.C., has been retained, his retaining fee of three hundred guineas having been paid some time since, and it is said his fee for atten- dance is fifty gnmeas a day. Plaintiffs have also retained some of the best counsel on their side, and from the number of witnesses to be called and the nature of the evidence given the case —which, in all probability, will be heard at the next assizes—will occupy three or four days. It would have been brought before the present assizes, but the arrangements by which all who will be affected by the decision—and they are a numerous body —will be called upon to COll- tribute to the cost of the one case were not completed in time for entry on the list. As the decision is one of very great importance to the Taff Vale Railway Company, it is understood that should the decision be against the com- pany an appeal will be entered agninst it, and in the event of the decision being against the plaintiffs they also propose to carry it to a higher tribunal.

WELSH LADY'S SUCCESS. She Takes Two First Prizes at Chicago Eisteddfod. Through some red-tapism which can never be satisfactorily explained, some works of art sent for competition at the Chicago Eisteddfod were only obtained from the American Custom House authorities in the second week in Januilry- nearly four months after the eisteddfod had been held and closed. These works were a pencil sketch and drawing, and they have Len adjudged to be the best sont, in for competition for the two prizes of 50 dollars—roundly, £ 10 each. A fact of local interest is that the successful competitor is Miss Margaret Ann Williams, daughter of the well- known Ap Caledfryn' of Pontypridd. The subject of the pencil sketch is "Golygfa o Ben Moel Gest," and the subject of the drawing is Caerphilly Castle. The adjudicators are warm in their praise of Miss Williams's ability, and speak highly of the boldness and originality of her work and the firm grasp of technique exhibited both in the sketch and the drawing.

BOXING CONTESTS. D. St. John Takes a Benefit at Pontypridd. An interesting series of boxing contests took place in a spacious pavilion in the Butchers' Arms yard, Pontypridd, on Monday evening. There was a crowded audience. The proceeds were a "benefit" for D. St. John, awell-knowa local pugilist, as a lucky" send off for him on his ,approaching departure for London. 'The proceedings were conducted in a most orderly and good-tempered manner, and nearly all the principal professors of the "noble art" in South Wales and Monmouthsbire put in an appearance, each couple having three rounds. There was a splendid exhibition of scientific sparring in some of the sets.

SEQUEL TO A ROMANTIC STORY The Westminster Gazette says :-It may be remembered that a few weeks ago a romantic narrative was given in our columns with respect to a soldier finding his mother under very sin- gular circumstances. The attention of the Government authorities was directed to the case, and in order that the mother should not be again separated from her son, whose regi- ment was about to proceed to India, the War Office gave him a free discharge. Work has been obtained for him, and he is doing well.

COLLIERY WARNING. The barometer over the British coalfields is now much higher than it has been for a long time past, and there are some signs that a fur- ther increase of atmospheric pressure is likely to take place, the region of greatest pressure at present being situated south of the English Channel. It is necessary, therefore, to remind miners of the greater liability to explosions under these conditions, and that precautions should be taken aooordingly.

The Rational Sunday. 11 MR. RODDA REPLIES TO CRITIC McKAY. He Deals with Arguments Advanced and Wants Answers te some Pertinent Queries. TO THE BPITOR, OF THE EXPRKSN." SIR,—Mr. McKay meets the advocate of Sunday opening on his own ground and fights him with his own weapons. For this I respect him. His mode of treating the question is, moreover, clever, and the poetical sentiments that fill his second letter carries it to the heart of the reader. But the arguments are poor. In replying to Mr. McKay, it must be clearly under- stood that I do not identify myself with tho Cardiff Sunday Society, and if I can keep the position taken up, which to most Sabbatarians must seem extreme, it will be a reason for the Sunday Society to apply the thin end of the wedge; and I doubt not that after the people have breathed the fresher and more Invigorating atmosphere of a "Rational Sunday" and appre- ciated its opportunities for greater rest and better recreation they will not need the help of the Sunday Society to force the wedge in still further. At the last meeting of the Cardiff Impartial Society, a lady who has been fifteen years on the Continent made a striking contrast betweau the order and innocent recreation of the Con- tinental Sunday and the rowdyism of the Cardiff streets on that day. A different state of affairs would result if halls were open, and music, books, and pictures provided. The educational value of this Mr. M'Kay doesn't question, and he fails to show hew it would interfere with other people recreating themselves according to their several tastes and needs. Restricting the people to narrow paths of virtue and to hypocri- tical conventionalism, kept in existence by the few. only drives the unprovided-for to all forms of intemperance. Are we to understand from Mr. McKay that the non-Churchgoers. a.re quite contented with enjoying the sympathy and peacefulness (always peace ?) of the family circle ? Where is the bachelor's wife to go, and what must the bachelor do who has not a library, or that faculty Mr. McKa.y gives so much importance to—of retreating into himself? Solitude is most helpful to some men, we know; it lends a grander view of life, and yields a wider horizon. The man accustomed to solitude gets longsighted as it were, and doeswt notice the temptations that appeal to his lower nature. But the men who will benefit by solitude are the higher types of humanity, and who are born with an innate love for the highest truth. Mr. M'Kay mentions Moses, Paul, Christ, Carlyle, Fox,Cromwell;Dr. Johnston,and I wouldadd Dar- win, Huxley, Spencer, Comte, and others who have dared to face the cant of their age and 4. search in pain for the truth that to them was t their chief end. But the mass of men, or more particularly the "lout at the street corner"-—' to use the words of Mr. McKay idle- ness will only turn into either an egotist or an Anarchist, and such tendencies fbe Sunday Society s.eefas to counteract by training the mind to think, by instilling a. taste for the beautiful, by incul- cating a ltijfh sppreciation for mental culture, order, and selt-sacvificf>. Why. an hour with the microscope would give a man a mucn better idea of the importance and necessity of self- sacrifice, and a lesson in astronomy with its application to politics, with a view of demon strating the immense va.lue of order in any com- munity, would be far more useful in changing the notions of an Anarchist than all the sermons of the modern pulpit. I would not deprive those good people of their Church whose souls" bloom and blossom" at public worship, but I thoroughly believe that the majority of young men fiud a greater tonic in Carlyle, and it is one of the healthy signs of the age that the sincere Agnostic is considered to have more true teelings of sanctity than the orthodox Sab- batarian. Our greatest men have been great reformers, from Jesus Christ and Zoroaster to Carlyle, and in consequence of the chang.e of thought effected during the last thirty years reforms in our present reli- gions. social, and political institutions are -r L-vitable. I was pleased to know a. few -.ays since that at the Clerken well Public Library the books of the more serious class that have the greatest call are Herbert Spencer's First Principles,"Darwin's De- scent of Man," and Green's Short History of the English People." Mr. McKay puzzles me in persisting that a Rational Sunday" would mean a day of labour. How is recreation to be interpreted as labour P The only work tha.t need be done is that small portion necessitated by increased facilities for recreation, and the labourer, besides having a. day in the week when his opportunities for enjoying himself are in- creased, would have one day's work out of six of a very pleasant kind, e.g., a caretaker of a park, museum, library ,or art gallery,and would be enjoying himself whilst attending to his duties. When Sabbatarians talk so glibly of the ques- tion of increased labour, let them net forget the postman, the pressman, the railway servant, and many more who work hard on Sunday to produce what is found very acceptable on Men- day. I know plenty of Sabbatarians who patronise tobacco shops on Sunday, and I know advocates of Sunday opening who from principle would and do net. Even after we get our "Rational Sunday," which must come sooner or later, it will be, after all, but one good step in the right direc- tion. Sunday will only improve after means of educating the various classes of the community have been adopted during the week. The individual is educated by the work of the week, and on Sunday he finds his level. Those familiar with the ideas of evolution in the study of biological science know well how long it takes to effect great changes, but they know how sure and permanent they are. The domestication of a race of animals is gained by placing the animal in daily and oon- stant touch with surrounding influences which are calculated to bring about the desired change. The method of preaching to a man on Sunday while all the week he is kept in a state of dense ignorance is nearly as bad as reducing the contents of a reservoir by half and occa. sionally throwing in a cupful to make up for the loss. The function of the modern pulpit may be likened to that of a parent who would demand a certain book to be read on Sunday by every member of the family, including those who knew it by heart and those who hadn't learnt the alphabet.—I am, &c., Cardiff, Feb. 5. E. CHARLES RODDA. TO THE EDITOlt OF THE EVENING KXPRB8S.' SIR,—With reference to Mr. McKay's last article on the question of Sunday observance, I would desire to ask him one or two questions. In the first place, does he defend the present orthodox observance of Sunday on religion* grounds, or on secular grounds, that is to say, as a day of rest and recreation ? If he should base his defence of Sunday observance on reli- gious grounds, then I would ask him how siich an attitude as he adopts is compatible with those principles of religicns freedom which a.re fo often on peoples' lips. I can understand Christians of the Protestant persuasion enjoining the necessity of the observance of the Sabbath amongst themselves, but why they should enforce their peculiar religious convictions on other religious sects passes my comprehension entirely, more espe- cially as these same Protestants are very eager on suitable occasions to proclaim themselves as the defenders of religions freedom. On the other hand, if he should advocate what is known as Sunday observance in order to procure for &11 a day of rest and recreation and surcease from the sorrows and toil and burden of life, then I deny without fear of contradiction that tho pre- sent arrangement known at Sunday attains this end. Mr. McKay will not deny, for he cannot, that under the existing system there are hundreds of thousands of people who get no Sunday rest and no rest on aay other day in the week. If Mr. McKay, therefore, advocates a day of rest for all, will he not fee more likely to attain this end by advocating a Bill which shall secure one dav's rest in seven for all workers r-I aa*, &c.. A. C. E. PABB. 189, Richmond-road, Car&2f. February 3.