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-EXPRESS" FARTHING PER WORD ADVERTISEMENT SCALE. Apartments Wanted. Furnished Booms to be Let and Wanted, Situations Wanted, Awrants Wanted, Publio-honses Wanted and for Sale. Horses and Carriages, Kisoel. janeons Wants, Personal, Articles Lost or Found Sale and Exchange, and other Adver. Haemente of & similar character cmi be inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS for ONE FARTHING PER WORD. The Name and Address to be Counted. Three in wertiona will cost half as mnch again as One Insertion, and Six insertions twice the prioe of one. Odd Farthings are not charged: Thus OKCK. THREE TIMES. SIX TIMM. 12 words 3d. 4Jd. 6d. 18 4Jd 6jd. m MI 9d. 24 n 6dL 9cL m. ».« Is. 30 w • 7jd. lid. Is. 3d. thMe charges, whioh must be prepaid, apply only to oonsecntiTs insertions. The above scale does not apply to trade adrertisemeats or to inneunoeaaenta •mutating from public bodies. Cheques, Postal, aad Post-office Orden should be crowed and made payable to 2fr. 8>. W THOMAS. In r where PosW Orders cannot be obtained aarerasers are requested to send Half peony Stamps. Advertisements may be received at the following places CHIEF OFFICE :—WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS. CARDIFF, Western MAIL 0»*ic* Newport s Wmtebn MAJL Orrea* ■»»■•Swajiaea. WHTIIN MAII. Omoi Merthyr. KA. W. 1L KtY, TafE-street Pontypridd, Ma. C Hutchinos, Queen-street.Neath.

$irU)S,iJftarnaffts,aiU> Jltatoø BIRTHS. j CORY.—On April 27, at Druidstone, Castleton, Mon., Mrs. Herbert, B. Coiy, of a son. MABMENT.—On April 27, at Peth6rton House, Onk- field-street, Cardiff, tlie wife of C. Marment, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. GRIMSHAW—WILIS.—On April 25, at the Pariah Church, Hythe, Kent, by the Rev. T. G. Hall, assisted by the Rev. H. B. Cartwright, Conway j Osborne, eldest son of O'Donnell Grimshaw, of Belfast, to Helen Stringer, Becond daughter of] George Wilks, of Hythe. DEATHS. DA vrEs.-On April 27, Roser Daviee, of theTvnewydd Inn, Treherbert, aged 62. Funeral Thursday, Glyntav Cemetery, Treforest. No flowers. EVANS —Ann Evans, beloved wife M the late Bees Evans, of Penrhiwfer, and mother of Mr. Dan Evans manager of the Glamorgan CoUzenes, I/lwynypia, passed away at noon on Wednesday, April 24th, 1895. Funeral leaves the re«idpncp of Mr. Jno. R. Evans, Post-office, Wil- hamstown, on Tuesday next 2.30 p.m for Carrnel T^ligh Baptist Chapel, Pontypridd, No wreaths. Hxiuiis —At Ely Schools, on the 26th wst., Margaret, toe beloved wife of John R. Harris, supenntendent Funeral leaving Ely for Cowbridge at Eleven. o clock on Wednesday next. Friends please accept this the only intimation. HARDWICS"—OnnApril 27, at Kerwee Villa, Aberdare Junction", John W'dwick, late of 41st Regiment, aged 68. JA^KS-On April 27, at 63, Talbot-street, Cardiff, Ann relict of. the late Rev. David James, Iilan- eurw'. Funeral will leave for St Mellon s, at two p.m.Wednesday next. No wreaths. Tr^PEBYS —On April 26, at Laugharne, Carmarthen- shire, Thomas Jefterys, late of Meltaham, Wilts, in his 81st vear. Deeply regretted. No cards. PHILIPS —On April 26, at Fernlea, St. Clears, Mrs. Anna Phillipps, late of the Swan Hotel, aged 69 years. Funeral (a public one) at two p.m. en Tues- RKYNOLDS .—On April 25, at Maesyllan, Neath Abbey, Neath, Morgan Reynolds, aged 58 years. Funeral striotly No wreaths. R^nsSf-On SrU1"?, at 1, Church-road, Canton, after a long and painful illness, Mary, widow of the late Captain Francis Richardson, of Cardiff formerly of Scarborough, Yorkshire, deeply regretted. No wreaths, by request.

=:?- MOURNING Upon receipt of Letter, Telegram, or Message competent Assist-siity ;jent< to all parts for orders r for every requisite in Mourning and i uiierai Orders, at the dame moderate PJic £ s as c*argwi» Shop. THE MOURNING WAREHOUSE, 9 Castle-road, Cardiff. John Smith, Proprietor. « — J"or IBigpogal. "investment for £100, showing return of over 15 per cent., Leasehold Premises, near centre of Cardiff (to be Sold subject to Mortgage).-Full partic-ulars of B.. 18, Strathnairn-street, Carduf. eo/3^no grapery end Millinery Business for Dis- mal through death in family been established 25 vegis.- Ilv Y 30, Evening Express, C^sdttt1__et29_ ¡trtmtsrS to 1Ltt, &t. Villa to Let; bath (hot and cold).—Apply 23, Lueknow-street, Cardiff. e6747h2 House to Let; 68, Stacey-road, Roath.—Mr. Thomas Jones. Consulate Chambers, Bute Docks, Car- dig. e6748hl^ To be Let or Sold, Waunypwll Residential Estate.— lev. Carne Williams, Chepstow. e6Y44s30 To Let Villa in Broadway; also Two Houses in Bradley-street, Broadway, recently renovated.— Apply 185, Pearl-street, Roath, Cardiff. e6734a21.. JfclOlWP. MONEY LENT at 5 PER CENJ. from £ 5 TO £ 2,000—WHY Pay More when a Pri- v*t*. Gentleman is prepared to grant advance to Male or Fem-ile, upon their PROMISSORY NOTE ALONE, in any part of England or Wales, without Loan Office formalities. NO BILL OF SALE OR SURETIES REQUIRED. The advance can be paid back by easy instalments, or can remain out from one to fifteen years by paving the interest only. Call or write to the actual Lender—CECIL G. COllRTENAY, Esq., 11, Stroud Green-road, Seven Sisters-road, London, N. e9064 jffefltcal. Spring Medicine; best. you can get; cheap, too: Sarsaparilla Compound Clears the Skin as nothing else will: price Is.; by post, ls. 3d.-Trimnell, "The Herbalist," Moira-terrace, ohrd:ff. e6737s>29 It is not nasty; children ake it readily. Do you need it? If your Wood m impure, then you do. Blood-purifying Herbs; the result of many vears' experience. Begin now. Price Is.; post free, Is. 3d. Trimnell, "The Herbalist," Moira-terrace, Car- diff. e^9._ Cough Herbs, Indigestion Herbs, P-le Herbr,, Kidney Herbs, Composition Powder, Blood Purifying Herbs, puritv guaranteed.—'TWmnell, "The Herbalist," Moira-tern.ce, Cardiff^ e6739s29 iiTsrHlanrDus ^>aifs. Gu Heating andl^Iinc Stove (Belmer's Patent) for Sale, cheap: Sausage and Potato Warmer, Towel and Glass Rail, Electro-plated Mounts; have not yet been used' great acquisition to any bar.—Address Z 37, Western Mail, Cardiff^ e6753h3 One-h.p. Vertical Engine and Boiler, al6o "Little Giant" Sand Blast Machine, for Marking Bottles, ftc., practically equal new;, cheap.—I one, Market- building, Newport. e6749h2 Welsh Cocker Pups, 7a. M. each.-Rev. carne Williams. Wolves Newton Rectory, Ohepstow. [e830 Po- Sale, at Cover's, Wharton-steeetTTj^TffrNew Spring Trolley, &c., cany three tons; strong New BhmUBK Cart. efl731aZ9' T-Ifl)rltcy. A Pew Solid Tyre Bicvcles at 15s. each left; good riding order.—Send P 0: for sample ahd full addreef to Mnrris Bros., Cycle Works, Pontypridd. el947 New Cycle Lock with Key Sent post free Six Stamjw, with lamp lighting table and other items.—Morris Bros.. Pontypridd. elM7 S.'nn Twelve Stamps for New ;^yren Road-cleaner, must r-ttractive invented: all the rage; sundries at lowest prices.—Morris Brop., Pontypridd. el947 Repairs, Plating, and Stove Enamelling promptly and cheaply at trade prices; no job too difficult, one too small.—Morris Bros., Pontypridd. el947 Cushion Tyre Safety, Diamond Ft'ame, Humher Pattern; cradle saddle. ball bearings throughout; high gearer; cash, £ 4 18s. 6d.—53, De Burgh-street, On ton. Cardiff. e6728s29 Sunbeam Bicycle; latest 1895 "Duniop" tyres and improvements; easv te»ms to reliable pur- chaser.—H. B. Crouch, 16, St. Mary-street. Car- dift e6732s29 Dreesmaking.—Wanted, Firet Hand to Manage Small Workroom; one who can guarantee fit and style.—C. Wilkinson, Blenheim House. Pont.ypool. 2242629 Millinery.—Wanted, FirstTHand^ApplyTwith^full particulars, C. Wilkinson, Blenheim House, Ponty- pool. 224b29 Dressmakers* —Experier.ef-t Bn,lioe Hand Required —ApplV. personally, to Miss Bicknell, Morgan and Co.. The Hayes, Cardiff. 2232h2 Milliner.—WH iiiecl, an experienced Hand.—Full paF- ticulars to Mattock and Son, 18, Queen-street, Car- diff. 2174hl Dresfiiuakers.—Wanted, experienced Young Lady to Manage Small Workroom; good fit and style.— Apply, stating particulars, to Jas. Jones and Co. Tonypandy. 1960*29 Drensnaaking. — Wanted, indoor Improvers, sko Apprentices for good-class Buaiaeas.'—Applyi 8. York- N place, Newport, Hon. 1627d He-f;h^-ag< [rient as First In Eftahlithtnent excellent references.—Apply 124, Rwk—■-i-^wd. Oardilfe aiSjW, iflisceuaneous ^ituattons SITUATIONS VACANT. ??_ Wanted, Sirart Young Man for Soliciting Orders on Board Steamers on Arrival.—Apply A 8, Western Mail, Cardiff, stating age, experience, and wages re- quired. e6761hl Wanted at once, an Apprentice for the Tailoring Apply 13, Inverness-place, Cardiff. e6740s30 As Groom-Coachman; thoroughly experienced; excellent character; aged 37 married; no family.— B. G., 10, Llewellin-tsrrace, Llwynpia. e6750s29 Wanted, a Bov that can Feed Cylinder or Platen Machines, in Printing Office.—Apply Date and Buston (Limited), 7, Mount Stuart-square, Car- dill eo756h3 Plasterer Wishes Situation as Improver at Slating and Lathing.—A 2, Western Mail, Cardiff. e6757r50 Wanted, an experienced Warehouseman for the Tonypandy Co-operative Society; to drive out when required.—Applv, stating age, wages, and references, with particulars of last employment, to Chairman, not later than Wednesday, May 1. 36871 CiviFServic^Appointments.—Clark'a CM1 Service Annual for 1895 contains the Latest and Most Valu- able Information, with Specimen Papers, Solution* Thereto, Prospects of Civil Servants, kc.; 400 pajes, 2s. post free; a Few 1834 Copies Is. 3d.—Clark's Civil Service College, 2, Chancery-lane, London. 467ort Saddlers.—Wanted, good General Hand at once; well up with riding saddtas; constant employment to steady man.—Hennet^ey, Saddler, Usk. 2339s30 j Gcod Flain Bread Baker; iill spare tuue grocer's vai-ehousc-man. lie generally sef iate wages and references Fred Evans, St. Atlian Cowbridge. ;hl Wanted, a Young Man to Look After Horses, Able to Milk; indoors.— Apply Mrs. Smith, Grocer, Beach- street, 2266b2 Boy Wanted to Drive and Deliver Goods; must be smart and honest.-Apply 59, Tudor-road, Car- diff. 2234e29_ Wanted, a Machinist Used to Spindle and Tenon- ing Machine.—State wages and experience Z 20, Wes- tem Mail Office, Cardiff. 2171s27 Twelve Masons Required.—Apply to T. Kennedy, 213, Plantation-row, Ebbw Vale, Mon. 36805 Men, Youths, All Classes, Requiring Any Employ- t ment write at once situation guide free busy time hundreds suited; don't delay.—Tanner and Co. (Box 113), 112, Newington-causeway, London. Men late Army, Navy, also write. 2194h2 Wanted, experienced SWind-rt Collir- Ironers imme- diately, also Fancy Hands; hand laundry.—Mrs. Finch, 33, Grove-terrace, West Cottages, Penarth. [hi To Butchers.—Wanted, a thoroughly good Slaughter- man uugt be of sober habits; personal, application preferred.—Morgan's, Canal Head, Aberdare. 2137hl EUe<;triCal Engineering.—Messrs. Sydney F. Walker and Co. have a Vacancy for an Articled Pupil.— Cardiff Electrical Works, Cardiff. 1974s30 "Brickmakem—Wanted, good Slop-mou!der.—Apptv John Probert, Nag Farm, Abergavenny; 1963s29 Gwceiy.—Wtnted immediately,-a Yo-rag Man, Welsh; drive out and make himself generally use- ful.-State salary (outdoors) Gwilym Da vies, Aber- dare. 1903s29 £ 30 a Month Can be Made with £ 10.—For particu- lars address Cansig, 154, Leadenhall-street, Lon- don. 1443hl 12s. 6d. a Week Salary Offered to Male and Female in Town and Country for their Evenings or Spare Hours.—For particulars of appointment apply, en- closing addressed envelope, to T. Smith and Co. (F 132), St Helen's-gardens, North Kensington, Lon- don, W. L11665 Wanted, Single-handed Manservant for a Country Place.—Apply, stating full particulars, to Mrs. Morris, Coomb, Llangain, Carmarthen. 2416s30 Wanted. a steady Young ManTas Groom-Gardener; to make himself generally useful and to milk one cow. —Apply, with references, to Dr. Vernon Pegge, The Elms, Briton Ferry. 2410h4 Wallted, a. Lad. about 16, to AMuet in Stable; one having had twelve months' experience required.— Apply, stating references and wages required, to Lloyd and Thomas, Auctioneers, Carma.rthent 36882 Wanted, Man (indoors) as Groom and Make Himself an a I& Generally Useful on Farm.—Apply The Deri Farm, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 2328h3 Wanted, a Man (indoors) to Attend to Cows. Horhe, Trap, Garden, and be Generally Useful.—Mrs. Thomae, Boverton Place, near Cowbridge. 2335h3 Wanted, by Bassett, Maesllech Farm, Kadyr, Two Plcughmen (indoors)—one about 20 years of age, other about 17 years of ag-e.. 2124hl Wagoner Wanted at May: good ploughman; cottage and garden close to work.—Morgan, Great Trilev, Abergavenny. 2093Jil__ Wanted, Groom; must be able to ride and drive well; first-class reference required.—State age, wages, &c., to Pryse, Lodge Park, Glan Dovey R.S.O.2086111 "Wanted, Man en Farm to do All Farm Work, Milk also Boy (15) Deliver Milk; indoors.—E- Hoshard, Killav Farm, Killay. 196ô629 "Man Wanted (indoors), to AttendTttT Cows, Pigs, and Poultry, and Make Himself Generally Useful; not under 30 years of age, and must have lived in gentleman's service; wages, £ 26, all found, except beer and washing.—Write, giving name of last em- ployer, W 34, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. [36577 Waiters (10s.), Billiard Marker (Lad), Chef (25s.), Grooms .'7s., 5s.), Boots (Billiards), Butler (Wife Cook), Platelayers Wanted.—Davies's, 44, Charles-street, Car- (liff. 247os29 Wanted, Lad, not under 16, for Ui'-Jar i roc.-ri — Appl} Proprietor, Great Western Hito' Car- diff. 24C7hl Apprentice Wanted iu Kigh-ciass Hotel and Res- taurant Kitchen; would be taught all branches of cooking; moderate premium to suitable vouth.— Address Z 30. Western Mail, Cardiff. 36811 Wanted at once, a Second Waiter.—Apply* to West- gate Hotel. Newport, Mon. 2263s29 Wanted, Handv. Steady, and indiwtrious Sirigle Man (to live indoors) Who Can Do Brewing and Gardening useful and careful about premises—Apply Mrs. Bond, Carpenter's Arms, Khiwdervn, Newport-on- Usk. 2298h3 Wanted, strong Young Man able to drive and ni*k^ himself useful; personal application pref»red.— Tvlor's Hotel, Tylorstown. 2276h3 Wanted, Boy Able to Mifli Make Himself Generally Useful.—Miskin Inn, near Pontyclutt. (s29 Wanted, a Young Man. ueed to Quick Counter Trade; lave indoors.—Apply, with particulars, Z 23, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 2209h2 Required immediately, Billiard Marker (indoors), and Assist Boots; good player.—Apply to Mr. Saryis, Castle Hotel, Merthvr.. a52hl_ Wanted immediately, Young Man to Garden, Look After Horses, and Make Himself Generally Useful in the HoMe.—Junction Hotel. Walnut Trep." 1978,40 Wanted, a Billiard Marker; able to wait at table occasionally and make himself generally u-erful — Apply Bush Hotel, Swansea. 1950«2 J SlVlJATiONS WANTRD. Hairdressers.—First-class Gents* Hand Wants Situa- tion outdoor.—Applv A 13, Western Mail. Car-' diff, 2479hl_ Millwright mid Engineer, making, repairing, and superintending the working of engines, boilers, machinery, Desires Permanent Appointment, home or abroad.—A 3, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2445h4 Wanted, by Younj Woman, Light Warehouse Work or OfHce Cleaning; go'xl references.—Apply L. B., 24, Millicent-street, Cardiff. 2439hl Bakers.—Sitpation wanted as Single or otherwise; used to both branches and patent ovens; good refe- rence^—Apply Vicktry, Clarendon-road, Rhymney. [h4 To Master Bakers- and Confectioners.—Wanted, by. the Advertiser, a Situation ae above; good refe- rences.—Address A. B., Station-road, Llanelly, Car- martiienshire. 2420hl Butcliers.—WantedT_by respectabii~^foung Mw. a.ged 25, as Slaughterman or Shopman; five years' good character; disengaged.—W., 7, St. Paul's- road, Southviile, Bedminstar, Bristol. 2421s29 Wanted, for Lid of sixteen, to thoroughlv Learn the Carpentering-or Wheelwriffht.—Apply W. H., Michaelstone-y-Vedw, near Cardiff. 24291il Young Man Seeks Situation as Porter or Ware- houseman; used to hemes; good refererwm. -Apply J. Bend, 30, Arthur-street, Roath, Cardiff. 2343s30 Respectable Man Requires Job, Warehouse, or Position of Trust; wages no object as to perma- nency security.—88, Minny-street, Cafcbays, Car- diff; 2284h3 Foreman Platelayer Wants Situation.—Address L. Rawlings, 82, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. 2239h2 Ycung Man (26), Scotch, Desires Situation; dra- pery preferred.—W., 2, Jufedlee-terrace, PenArth-road, Awdia. Sllltal gjjartment0, APARTMENTS TO LET. To Let, to respectable People, Part of a House.— 28, Penarth-road, Cardiff. e6751s29 Young Men wanting a Happy Home and Good Company should go to the Y M.C.A. Home, Cathe- dral-road terms very low.—Apply at the Home. e6735s29 Weston super Mare —Francis' Private Board.ng- houfre, overlooking Anchor Head and Prince Contort Gardens; near pier, woods every comfort.—Terms on application. 36886 15, Front Sitting-room, One or Two Bedrooms; bath; tear trams and town; term* moderate 2466h4 rol d eceived in good House, facing sea; private furnished rooms —Apply G. Brind, Estate Agent, Porthcawl. 2464h4 "^Funiisiied-Apartments in Albany-road close to ptrk and 'bus; hot and cold l>atli.—Address N. Thcmas, Newsagent, Clifton-street, Cardiff. 2438h4 Nicely-furnished Front Sitting-room and Bedroom: suit gentleman or two friends; no children-every comfort.-19, Alfred-street, Neath. 2411h4 Clieerful, we! 1 -furnislied Front Booms. convenient to trams and stations; highest recommendations.-• 20, Glynrliondda-street, Cardiff. 2422h4 —PenarthT—Lansdowiie Private Hotel and Boarding Residence; opposite railway station extensive Chan- nel view; two minutes' walk from pier; daily n.arine excursions; moderate charges; special terms to per- manent residents 2275^3 "Superior Front Sitting-room and Bedroom to Let, at moderate terms, to a Gentleman.—Apply 124, Rich- mond-road, Roath, Cardiff (near railway stations), jlil "A GenHeman leaving his rooms, 1, Alexander Villas, 215, Castle-road, Cardiff, Wishes to Recommend Them as lJeing comfortable. 2088h1 Clerks; anu iiiartagfers* Accountant's Clerk.—Wantefl, smart Youth for Post- ing and Checking; good handwritng and accurate at figures.-— A 9, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2377h4_ "Railway Rates Clerk Wanted; one accustomed to the arrangement of through rates and diversions be- tween companies; work required need not be hin- drance to present employments—Apply, stating expe- rience, to Z 41, Western Mail, Cardiff. 36875 foi, Temporary Engagement in Solicitor's Office, Shorthand, and General CleTk.—Apply ? I.e Bracseur and Bowen, Gloucester Bank-chambers, New- port, Mon. 2353^30 Clfrk Wanted; must write a good hand; knowledge of grocery trade preferred; indoore.—Apply to Gunsons. Grocers, Merthyr. 25oo.soU "OMdtn Stock Exchange —Wanted. Clerk capable of Undertaking the Duties of Secretary salary £ 50.— Apply, by letter, stating age, experience, and enclosing testimonials, to Secretary, Stock Exchange. 2274629 Wanted, a Tewpoi-ary Clerk in an Insurance Office age! not under fcixteen.—Address Z 42, Western Man, Cardiff. 2314e30 Wanted, sharp Office. Boy; preference given to one who can write shorthand.—Address Oymro, South Wales Daily News, Cardiff. 2318h3 Clerkships Under GoTernment.—Numerous Vacan- cies males, 14-30; females, 15-20; Men Clerks, Boy Clerks; 50 Excise, 40 Male Sorters Customs Female Clerks; rapid preparation by the most successful system; passed 3.030 recently; details free.—Mr. Skerry, M.A., 67, Chancery-lane, London. 2289h3 Wanted, an energetic Young Man, <xf good appear- ance and address, to Manage a. Branch Corn, Seed, and Manure Business; good references ind-spentaole. -Apply, stating experience and salary required, by letter only, to Z 34, Western Mail, Cardiff. 5b819 "Wanted, Junior Clerk, about 16; been in timber merchant's office preferable; reference and naming wages with application.—Lewis, Timber Merchant, Pontypridd 2036830- ~Ca*Her Wanted, Wholesale Provision Merchant's Office: either sp.-X.-Apply, with particulars. Y 44, Western Mail Ofifce, Cardiff. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANT PLACES Evening Employment Wanted by useful and trust- worthy Man as Clerk or Otherwise.—Y 39, Evening Express Office, Cardiff. e6741s3Q _K Clerk (20), leaving present situation, Seeks Re- engagement as Ancounta.nt. Book-keeper, or Col- lector satisfactory references; S100 guarantee.— A 4, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. e6759h3 Clferk Wants Re-engagement.: t.ge 19; 5 years' experience; shorthand, typewriting, book-keeping; good references; wages, 17s. 6d.—Thomas, Western Mail, Swansea. e6730s29 Advertiser (2b) Desires Permanent Appoiutmenfc Draughtsman, Surveyor, Leveller, or Similar Position 24 years last engagement; excellent references.— Y 11, Western Mail, Cardiff 2494h4 — CnnVcvuncing, General, and Shorthand Clerk- ship Reqairef bv oomsetejit. draughtsman witli ttiorough tar-round legal exp^riencr; bignest refe- rences aged 30.—A 15, Western Mail, Cardiff. [h4 "Advertiieir (18) Seeks Situation; knowledge of book- keeping, correspondence, shorthand, typewriting, &c. moderate i-alarv; good references.—Z 12, Wes- tern Mail, Swansea. 2460h4 Type-writing and General Copying Office, 8, York- nlace, Newport—The Misses Morgan and T?vler. Prices on application. 2356b3_ Gentleinan (301, well-ediicated, Wants Employment; salary not so much an object as permanency.—Addreea K. T.. Western Mail, Newport. 2147hl Builders' General Assistant Desires Re-engagement; twelve years' experience shops, office, and manage- ment on works; competent book-keeper: knowledge quantities and estimating; excellent references; salary moderate.—Address Z 14, Western Mail, Car- diff. 2130bl Iron Ore.—Gentleman, well known in, and tho- roughly acquainted wit i. the Bilbao mining district, is Open to Undertake Management of Mineral Busi- ness in England for a First-class House or Works.— Address Y 47, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2063s30 "Advertiser (19) Seeks Situation M Lfdgeror Junior Clerk; well acquainted with book-keeping, and some knowledge shorthand excellent references moderate salary.—Write Y 46. Western Mail, Cardiff. 2034s30 "Yrung Man (23) Wants Situation as French Corre- spendent and Ii.-oice Clerk; knowledge Spanish five years with present, t ILployers: salary 33s. weekly.— Address Y 42, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2024s3Q Youth,16, just left school, Seeks Situation in Office; good writer; knowledge book-keeping and shorthand, &c.—Apply X 4, Western Mail, Car- diff. 1635b2 &f) ou^ggigtantg. SHOP ASSISTANTS WANTED. Grocers.—Wanted, a Young Man Used to Jointing Meat and Salting Pigs; must be practical.—Apply ti William Lewis, Grocer, Aber.syclian. 2334h3 Wanted, Several experienced Young Ladies for Fancy and Show Room; Welsh.-D. J. Meyler. Swan- sea. 2366ii2 Drapery.—Wanted, pushing Young Men; good window-dressers.— Apply, with full particulars, Morris and Co., Clifton-street, Cardiff. 2283h3 Drapery.—Wanted, an experienced Young Lady.— Enclose photo and particulars W. Jones, Mansel- street and Page-street, Swansea. 2296h3 Grocery.—Wanted immediately, Assistant; Welsh; outdoors.—Apply, stating wages and references (per- sonal application preferred), Co-operative Stores, Neath. ?. I. 2254s29 Grocery.—Wanted immediately, smart Junior; well up in provisions.—Apply Griffen and Davies. Barry Dock. 2215h2_ Gents.' Mercery.—Wanted', experienced Assistant; must be good windew-drepsor.—Apply James. 60, Queen-street, or 205, Bute-road, Cardiff. ? 2228h2 Drupei-v. -Wanted at once, sharp Young Man as Improver four or five years' experience.—Full par- ticulars Davies, 82, Tudor-road, Cardiff. 2131s29 "To"l}i:ocers.—Wanetdr smart ASistant; well up grooerv and pro/isions (good appearance and addre.-s), for good-class suburban trade.—Address Z 22, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2192829 "Draper}'-—Wanted immediately, smart Junior Dresses; also Young Lady for Hosiery and Gloves.— Apply, full particulars, Lewis Jones, Draper. Black- wood, Mon. ? ?_ 2210h2 Draperv.—Wanted, an experienced Young Man for the General Drapery.—Apply, with full particulars, to J. Daviee and Co., Commerce House, Aber- dare. __?_ 2168b1 Lady Wanted to. Manage 'Artiste' Materials and Fancy Goods Business, bighly respectable and ex- perienced.—Apply Wake, Gwaelodygarth, Mer- thyr. 1971s29 Drapery.—Wanted, a thoroughly experienced Young Lady for Trimming Department f must *peak Wel«h. -Apply Thos. Yoiutli, Draper, Swansea. 1952s29 "Outfitters —Wanted. Bmart Young Man, with seven or eight years' experience; good window dresser.— Apply to Jas, Jones and Co., Tonypandy. I961s29 Drapery.—Wanted, by 1st of- May, experienced Young Lady for Show-room, Sales, and Junior; also Junior for Fancy Counter. Also Young Man for Dresses; used to good-class trade.—Apply, full Par- ticulars, Y 24, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1941s29 "I)rai)erv.- -\Vanted, Young Ladies for Show-room and Fancy Counter, and Young Man well up in the Fancy Trade.—Apply Jones, Haves-building*. Car- diff. 1933s29 ? SHOP ASSISTANTS WANT PLACES Required by Young Lady, Situation in Mantle or Millinery Showroom; thoroughly understands the departments; good references; in or near Cardiff.— A 1, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2444h4 Groceiy and Provisions.—Wanted, hy Young Man. thoroughly experienced at both oounter?: agE'.t 24 Cardiff preferred.—A 12, Western Mail, Cardiff 24051il "Boot Trade.—An experienced Manager with prac- tical Knowledge of the Trade Will Shortly be Disen- gaged firet-etass references can be liad from some ml the best firms in the trade.—M., Western Mail Office, Newport. 2425hl Grocery-and- PtovMiom.—Situation Required by Young Man, aged 24, as First or Second; ten years' experience town and country; well up at both counters, soliciting; good references.—Address W., Wef taria Cottages, Ivybridge. 2325s30 Grocery.—Wanted, by Young Man, Enga^rement as Mai-ager"or,Oounter Hand; sixteen years' experience; PoO reference.—Address Grocer, Post-office, Ponty- mister. 2290s30 Drapery.—Young Lady Seeks Situation as Improver in Fancy"; will give first three months.—Apply A., 71, Phillip-street, Mountain ^Ash. 2167hi Drapery —Wanted, Situation as Improver three and half yeai-s' experience; good references; aged 22.—N. 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'? 2486h4 No Fees (Unless Suited).—Wanted, Cooks, Kitchen- maid, Generals, Nurses, House-Parlourmaids, Butler (Wife Housekeeper), Housekeeper Wanted.—Day ies's, 45, Charles-street, Cardiff. 2478h4 Wanted, an experienced Parlourmaid; aged not under 25.-Apply Mrs. Alex. Ware, Brier Bank, Penarth. 2432h4 Wen ted, good General Servant- at once.—Apply 99, Stacey-road, Cardiff. _? 24401il Wanted, an experienced General Servant; able to do plain cooking. Also a Nurse-Housemaid (One Babv; good references required.—Apply No. 1. East- grove, Tredegarville, Cardiff. 2452bl Wanted, competent Nurse (Single-handed) for Young (Baby; also Young Servant betwter. House and Kitchen.—Stite ages, wages, references, Cilwendeg, Boncath. 2462h4 (ieneral Servant Wanted; women assistants; good wages to competent girl.—Avondalo (opposite Howells' Set-c-ol), llundaff. 2431hl Wanted, Third Week in May, good, reliable General Servant; must do plain cooking and some washing. 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Car- diff. 2375h4 Wf.cted, a *go«I Nurse; two childrr;ii, 3 and li; able to take baby from the month; assistance given. —Mrs. Roberts. Penywcm, Aberystwyth. 23941x4 Wanted, a respectable and experienced Piain Cook; also a HC'ise-Parlourmaid.—Mrs. Williams, 12, Hallam- road, Clevedon, 2395hl Wanted immediately, a good Cook in Gentleman's F?n ily; good wagesi.—Address Box 44, Post-office, Swatsea. 2360h3 "Wanted, for Small Fami 1 y. General Servant where Others are Kept; good character indispensable, Others are Kept; good character indispensable, country place.—C., Llangwm Vicarage, Usk. 2326h3 SERVANTS WANTED (Continued.) Wanted immediately, Cooks, Kitclienmaids, House- maids, Parlourmaids. Gocd Barmaids' Disengagrr'. Generate and Kurses Wanted.—Mrs. Bull, Park Regis- try, 4, Frederick-street, Cardiff. Stamp. 2342h3 "Wanted! Girl as Geneiul ServanL-Apply Mi-s. Hilditeh, lr6, Albany-road, Cardiff. o636C» Wanted immediately:, strong Girl for Laundry and Small Dairy.-Apply Mrs. James, The Grauge, Cow- bridge. _?? 36821 Wanted at once, in the Country, House-Parlourmaid; must understand her duties; good character indis- pensable.—State age and wages Mrs. Edwin Price, Ynyslas, Glyn-Neath. J 2297h3^ "WaiitetT good-Plain ti*k; early riser, strong, active 2.16; washing sen if out; no beer; good charac- ter indispensable.—Moloney, Gunfort, Tenby. í2295830 Wanted immediately, Cook an4 House-Parlourmaid wages B20 and £ 16.—Apply Mrs. W., Pias-vn-Llan, Whitchurch, Cardiff. ?_ 2308h3 Wanted, an experienced1 Parlourmaid—Apply Mrs Edwards, Springfield House, Queen-street. Car- diff. 2507h3 Wanted, a. thoroughlv-cxjperienced General.— Apply 14, Newport-road, Cardilt. '?3001i3 Wanted, gocd General Secant; two in family com- fortable home; good rcfereAtos required. -.Ap ply Mrs. Dnmlin, 67. 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'Edwards, Southerndown, Bridgend. 1898829 General Servant able to wash.—Mrs. I.evrisi Biyn Cynon, Blackwood, Mon, 22o5h2_ Nurse Wanted; Englislt; youngest child fix; Churchwoman not i hder 3&; thorough needlewoman and good dressmaker; wi good reference.—Write, stating age, experience, afyd wages, to Bishopsfon Rectory, Swansea. -?- 2096hl Wanted immediately, experensed Plain Cook in Small Family whire housf-parlourmaid and nurse kept.—Apply L. B., Winchester House Newport, Mon 2095h4 Wanted, on May 18th, experienced Parlourmaid; a little houstwork and sewing: gocd reference re- quired.—Apply Mrs. Hartley, Larkfield, Chepstow. 2693hl Wanted, General Servant j good home; housemaid kept.-Rockside, Dyna« Po#js, Cardiff. 2117hl Wanted, respectable Pert&n to Assist Generally in a Farm-house; small family; liberal salary.—Apply Pentre, T,Iand(lewi Hhvddf reh, Abergavennj'. 2099hl WcEted, Plain Cook.—Apgly Mrs. Pain, Gianwem, Newport, Mon. 206bs3J Wanted, a good Cook; aged about 24; wages £ 20. -Apply Y 21, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 191*829 J "Have you got Half-an-Hour I j to i I |ges!" j ? ——=======——— ? | Then read carefully throngn | 1 Our Advertising Columns, jf ill II n 11 ■ MM T ¥ BB1 TOT31CT X f fJttbItt gmuStmtnts. CARDIFF. fjHE ATRE ROYAL. LKSSKK AMAIUGEK MB. EDWARD FLETCHER MONDAY, April 29, 1895, and During the Week, Messrs. Dottridge and Longden's Loudon Company in the New and Powerful Melo-Drama, entitled A LION'S HEART. „ NOTE.—The French Government, in order to colonise the Islands of New Caledonia, has been accustomed to select from among the Convicts such as were of good behaviour, and grant them a ticket- of-leave, apportioning to each a plot of land and afterwards, when they had made some sort of rough home, they were permitted to take wives from among the female convicts of the penal settlement. When they came down from the country to report them- selves to the prison authorities it was usual to allow them to hate interviews with the women, and to select from among them the ones they preferred, and to give notice of this choice to the governor, who, upon receipt of official authorisation from head- quarters, allowed the marriage to take place. Prices fed. to zE2 2s. Doors open at Seven, com- mence at 7.30. Booking Offices at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street from Ten till Four. Telephone No. 521. MONDAY, May 6th, Return Visit of the LADY SLAVEY, a Go-as-you-please Musical Piece, written by George Dance, Music by John Crook. Tour under the personal direction of H. Cecil Beryl (represent- ing the Nottingham Theatre Company (Limited). The Greatest Success of the Day."—Vide Press. Powerful Company of Popular Favourites and Full Chorus. 36868 T R E E M P i R E- Manager OSWALD STeLL TO-NIGHT! THE MISSES GRACE & SYBIL ARUNDALE, Two particularly Charming Young Ladies, warm favourites in the Metropolis. FRANK FOLLOY and the HARVEY BOYS, In McGinnis's Kitchen." Walter Tilbury, Comedian. Jove and Johnny-The Frog and Lizard. The Sisters DE CASTRO and MAUD STONEHAM in "HIS LORDSHIP." ERNEST TROWBRIDGE, Character Vocalist. MISS FLO MORTON, Serio-comic Vocalist and Dancer, and BICKLEY and BARRON, the mock melo-dramatic Actors. Two most original comedians, distinctly novel in their method. NEXT WKEK.—T. E. 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LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. MELODRAMA AT THE CARDIFF THEATRE ROYAL. Mess re. Dottridge and Longden's London compa.ny will appear a.t the Theatre Royal this week in the new and powerful melodrama,, A Lion's Heart." The plot is of a sensational character, and the play abounds in scenes of thrilling interest. The first portion of the story is told at an English farm. From there the scene changes to the terrace of the Hotel de Ville, Monte Carlo, and the latter portion of the plot is worked out at the French convict settlement in New Caledonia. The company is a strong one, and the piece is under the personal direction of Mr. Charles H. Longden. As a guarantee of the exciting nature of the play it may be mentioned that A Lion's Heart" is the joint production of Arthur Shirley and Benjamin Landeck, the author of "The Grip of Iron," which recently attracted large audiences at Mr. Fletcher's popular house. GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. Those acquainted with dramatic events will readily re-call the unequivocal success achieved by the celebrated burlesque opera, "Little Christopher Columbus," at the Lyric Theatre. The provinces have since ratified the verdict of Metropolitan playgoers, and the visit of Mr. Wm. Greek's accomplished company to the Grand Theatre during the present week should prove a very popular one, for the pro-, duction is far superior to most entertainments of its ciLn-s, The -libretto,4s by Mr. G;<* R. Sims and Mr. Cecil Raleigh, and in the sub- ject of Columbus's adventures and discoveries they found congenial scope for the exercise of their powers of travesty and humour. Little Christopher, represented, of course, by one of the fair sex, has the customary difficulties of a hero to pass through, but they are conceived in a spirit of true merriment, and serve as the peg on which to hang some very diverting and exhilarating incidents. The music, from the graceful and facile pen of Mr. Ivan Caryll. is uniformly bright and fascinating, some of the solos possessing a degree of melody which commands unreserved praise. Mr. Greet, who is invariably discriminating in his selection of a company, has organised a combination who do the burlesque all possible justice. The burlesque, splendidly acted, cannot fail to secure great local popularity. THE EMPIREb. CAKDIFF. Those who take a pleasure in witnessine "the novel" should pay a visit to the Cardiff Empire this week, where they will be sure to see a performance which will afford them boundless amusement in the contortional exhibitions given by those wonderfully clever artistes Jove and Jonny. The pair, dressed in costumes which represent the wearers as frogs, go through an exceedingly sensational performance which is quite out of the common. The pro- gramme also bears the names of the Misses Grace and Sybil Arundale, who are charming duottists and dancers Walter Tilbury, comedian Bickley and Barron, dramatists a novel sketch entitled His Lordship," in which the Misses De Castro and Maud Stoneham take part; Ernest Trow- bridge, vocalist: Flo Morton, serio-comic vocalist and dancer; and Frank Folloy and the Harvey Boys, in the comical farce M'Ginnis's Kitchen." NEWPORT. A very attractive programme has been arranged this week by Mr. Stoll for the New- port Empire, the leading feature of which is the announcement that Lieutenant Frank Travis, the well-known ventriloquist, will be seen on the boards of the popular Charles-street house. After affording much amusement at the Cardiff Empire, the Fred Williams Sketch Company will appear in their sketch, Will Tell," which abounds in amusing situa- tions and comicalities of every description. The programme, quite up to the usual excellence, also includes Flo Clarinder, serio-comedy songstress; Charles Deane, who hps become quite famous for his repertoire of drinking songs; the Belle Quartette of dancers and vocalists; the Edgar Brothers, comedians; Miss Jenny Haynes, vocalist; and Harry Wenburn, comedian. SWANSEA. After creating quite a furore at the Cardiff Empire last week, Florrie Gallimore will appear for the ensuing six nights at Mr. Stoll's Palace of Varieties, Swansea. This charming lady, than whom there is no more popular artiste on the music-hall stage, has introduced a repertoire of entirely new songs since her last, visit to South Wales, which, however, includes that old favourite, An Old Brass Locket." Needless to say, Miss Gallimore is sure to meet with the hearty wel- come which the patrons of the Swansea Empire are always ready to accord to those who are so successful in providing for their enjoyment. The Brady-Johnson combination appear in a yery funny sketch, entitled Little Bull Pnp," whioh -and it is no exaggeration to say it—places the audiences under the spell of 30 minutes' roars of laughter. Besides the above-mentioned artistes, the following will occupy the stage :—Nan Twi- bell, serio-comic vocalist and dancer; Frank Coyne, the eccentric character singer Griffin and Langan, eccentric comedians Kate Chard, soprano vocalist, and Deane Brand, baritone vocalist, both of whom have figured prominently in some of the leading opera companies and Miss R. Vera, serio-comic songstress and dancers, THE PANOPTICON. At the Panopticon this week She Dante Bros, will make their first atppearance in Cardiff, and will give a performance which is claimed to vindicate the belief in the mythical fire-gods- Their entertainment, which is about the most sensational ever seen on the music-hall stage, proves both .the brothers to possess an extraor- dinary power over fire, the flames, which they literally aippear to "handle, seemingly having no power to haoin them. Those who have witnessed the performance ■admit the truth r. of the assertion that the performers are, in fact, conjurors both of fire and electricity. The programme of the staige performance in- cludes the names of the Bros. Hadley, come- dians Mr. George Bastow, vocalist; and Harry Foster ventriloquist. In addition to the above, there are also to be seen numerous attractions in the curiosity balls, which axe more than worth a visit. -?-

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?- BIG BLAST AT PENRHYN. 125,000 TONS OF ROCK BLOWN INTO THE AIR. On Saturday, in the presence of a great con- course of people, the solitary column of rock which stood in the centre of Lord Penrhyn's famous slate quarries at Bethesda, was blown into the air, as it Was found, through the action ? of the weather, the column was becoming a source of danger to the workmen. Through the foot of the pinnacle a tunnel was carefully bored, with a smaller tunnel branching off each side. At the extremity of the latter shafts were worked to a depth of six yards, ending in a wooden chamber, in which the gunpowder was laid, four tons on one side and three on the other. Both chambers were connected by an instantaneous fusel with the larger tunnel. The services of electricity were dispensed with, four lines of ordinary fuse being laid on to the end of the instantaneous one. These were lighted by one of the workmen, and in about fifteen minutes' j time an immense-explosion occurred, and the column, which represented something like 125.000 tons. was blown into the air, and came crashing to the ground.

RAILWAY SHEDS REMOVED. BHTfiSlNBY TAKE THEM TO CAER- Y FHIFCLY. During last week the directors of the Rhym- ney Railway Company visited Caerphilly, with the view of selecting a site whereon to erect new shedis, and thus dispensing with those now situated at the Docks, Cardiff. The spot t visited is situated on the Caerphilly side of Penyrheol Station. Although this change has been talked of for some years, it appears nqw to be assuming a practical shape. The reason of the change is economy. Land at Cardiff being so heavily burdened, it is anticipated that a considerable saving will be made by the transfer to a site which can be obtained at a low figure,

A TERRIBLE AFFAIR. CUSTOMER SAVAGELY MUTI- LATED IN A BARBER'S SHOP. The Central News says :-The little village of Woodburn Green, near Maidenhead, was thrown into a state of great excitement on Saturday afternoon by an extraordinary attempt to murder. The assistant schoolmaster of the village went to the barber's shop to be shaved The barber's assistant, a young man named Abrahams, attended to the customer, and, after lathering his cam, Abrahams suddenly forced back the schoolmaster's head and drew the razor across his throat, inflicting a serious, but not necessarily fatal, wound. Abrahams, who appeared either to be insane or under the in. fluence of drink, was taken into custody.

FOR SAILORS' FRIENDS. FOREIGN ARRIVALS AND MOVE MENTS OF LOCAL VESSELS. Beignon left Nantes for Bay on tie 26th. Dowlais left Villareal for Brest 26th. Tredegar )fft. Bayonne for Newport 26th. Pontypridd arrived Swansea 27th. Barry arrived Alexandria 27th. G. E. Woc-d arrived Oette 27th. Rochefort left St. Malo for Newport 27th. North Devon left Havre for Barry 26fch. Benefactor due Liverpool 29th. Fairniead passed Constantinople 24th. Thordisa passed Cuxhaven for Hamburg 25th. Gena arrived Venice from Cardiff 25th. Thomas Turnbull arrived Sebastopol from Nicolajef 20th. Raglan arrived Goole 25th. Rbyl arrived La Rochelle 25th. Ruperra passed Pera. 25th. James Tucker left Deptford for Antwerp 25th. Corso left Glasgow for Trinidad 27th. Margaret Jones left Port Said for Constantinople 25th. Gorsedd left Djoewaiia for Galle 24th. Eden arrived th-e Tees for Santander 2"ith. Hesleden arrived the Tees for Bilbao 25th. Capetby arrived Rotterdam from Nicolaief 25th. Elpis left Kertch for Taganrog 25th. Preston left Falmouth for Hamburg 26th. Orniesbv arrived Bremerhaven from Baesein 26th. Gledholt left the Tees for Bilbao 26th. Egglestone Abbey left Constantinople for Taganrog 25th. Netley Abbey arrived Schiedam 26th. Tin tern Abbey arrived the Tvne 25th.

CONSERVATISM AT NEWPORT. The concert season at Newport in connection with the Conservative ward associations will be brought to a close by an immense smoker to be held at the Tredegar-hall on Wednesday evening next, when a big programme will be prepared, and a very large attendance is ex. pected. Mr. E. M. Underdown, Q.C., the Unionist candidate, has promised to attend, and it is anticipated that Lord Tredegar will also be present.

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PRESS BENEFIT SOCIETY. ANNUAL BANQUET AT CARDIFF ON SATURDAY NEXT. As staged in our issue of Saturday, we have received a further large number of acceptances for the annual banquet of the Press Benefit Society at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on Satur- day next. The following gentlemen have pro- riieed to attend:—Mr. Hy. Budgen, Mr. Geo. Bowdeu, Mr. Laacelles Carr, Dr. Naunton Davies, Mr. A. Daisnoy, Mr. C. B. Fowler, Mr. J. C. Goulding, Mr. W. Ham*, Dr. Herder, the Rev. J. A. Jenkitig, Mr. C. W. Kingdom, Mr. Lionel Liudsay, Mr. W. McKtnzie (head-constable), Mr. J. M. Maclean. Mr. T. Morgan (Dowlais), Dr. Richards (Aber- dare), Mr. J. W. A. Stevens, and Mr. F. Vat;gl. sn. We would remind the se who have not yet leplied to the invitations fent out that to morrow (Tuesday) has been fixed as the last da-y for accepting, and it would facilitate ar- rangements for the event if all replies were ia by that date. i

4 KING KODAK." CONGRATULATIONS AT THE LAST PERFORMANCE AT CAEDJPP. With a successful matinee and evening performance on Saturday the visit of King Kodak to the Grand Theatre, Cardiff, came to an end. Every body connected with the produc- tion lias reason for congratulation at the vertiict which Cardiff has passed upon Mr. Branscombe's delightful work, whilst the artistes entrusted with the interpretation have added considerably to their already acknowledged reputations. In response to repeated calls for the author upon the fall of the curtain on Saturday Mr. Brans- combe came to the footlights, and briefly, but with great heartiness, tendered his thanks for the support accorded him and the flattering verdict passed upon King Kodak." He also acknowledged ungrudgingly the loyal support which he had received from every member of his company, and the great assistance given him by the press. He announced, further, that he proposed to produce at Cardiff some time before Christmas a new play, which he was at present engaged on.

LLANDUDNO EISTEDDFOD THE COPYRIGHT OF THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. Mr. John Jones, of Central-buildings, Bangor, presided on Friday night over a meeting of the executive committee. of the Llandudno National Eisteddfod of 1896, when the copy-1 right of the official programme was sold to Mr. Tomkinson, Llandudno, for JB12. It was also decided to accept the offer of Messrs. Darby- shire and Smith, architects, Manchester, to prepare plans and specifications for 35 guineas of a paviliqn not to cost more than JBl-OOO and tc seat from 8,000 to 10,000 people. This >1011 were the architects of the Rhyl Pavilion, and that gave such satis- faction that the Llandudno Committee were unanimous in engaging them to design the pavilion for the 1896 eisteddfod.—The com- mittee also decided to ask Lord Mostyn for the ?y tenant right of a field in Vaughan-street, near to the station, on which to erect the pavilion.— Xjpon the recommendation of the literary com- mittee, it was agreed to add as adjudicators Principal John Rhys, Oxford Principal Qwen, j Lampeter; Principal Roberts, Aberystwith: Mrs. Anna Walter Thomas, late of Stann's, Bangor, and Mrs. John Rhys.—A vote of con-1 dolence was passed with the family of the late "Elis Wyn o Wyrfai,' one of the adju- dicators-elect, who died after his appointment. -It was decided to offer a prize of two guineas for the best englyn, "To Her Majesty." on the attainment of her next birthday. This being the proclamation day, the name of the successful bard will be read out at the Gorsedd on that day.

ROADWAY SUBSIDES. STARTLING OCCURRENCE AT LAND ORE. About noon on Saturday a horse and cart laden with bricks were passing along Neath-road, Landore, and when near the Red Lion public- house a portion of the road and the wall along- side gave way, and horse and cart were precipi- tated into the canal. The horse on being rescued was uninjured. Attention has been called to the dangerous condition of the road- way at this point.

SUNDAY CLOSING. MORE RAIDS BY THE CARDIFF POLICE. On Sunday the Cardiff police made several raids on warrants for the infringement of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act. The houses entered were in Milliewnt-street, Angelina- street, Nelson-street, and Stanley-street. As a result of the raids six ^-gallon oasks, as well as numerous drinking utensils, were seized by the police, and taken to the central station.

CARDIFF BOWLING CLUB. The opening season of the Cardiff Bowling Club commenced on Saturday. The weather being beautifully fine, a delightful afternoon was -spent. It ma.y not be generally known that Cardiff Green, which is so charmingly situated in the Sophia Gardens, is open to anyone who may wish to join. The green is admirably adapted for the convenience of members and visitors. All par- ticulars may be obtained from the indefatigable secretary, Mr. F. G. Arkell. Cardiff Bowling Green, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. CRICKET Septimus Chambers, the South Wales and West of England Athletic Outfitter, 21, Castle-street, Cardiff. Send for Illustrated Cata^ue, -post free* ? ??_?

Racing on Wooden Legs p JOLLY SPORT OF THE "TIM- BER-TOED." This is the Newest Parisian Inven- tion, and a Race on Crutches is the Next to be Run. A race between 66 wooden-legged men and one wooden-legged woman was the novel sport- ing event which took place on Starch 10 at Nogent-sur-Marne, a pretty village three miles east of the Paris fortifications. Judging from. the widespread attention which the contest at- tracted and the ardour of the numerous com- petitors, "courses de jambards," or wooden-leg races, bid fair to become epidemic in and around Paris during the coming summer. The novel idea originated in the nimble brain of M. Viard, the one-legged tavern-keeper in thiis village on the River Mame. Business for the purveyors of food and drink—especially drink-has been much depressed of late, and one rainy evening not long ago, after listsning for some time to the boasts of pedestrian prowess made by two of his patrons who were "timber-toed" like him- self, he offered to race them both twice around the large room for a bottle of wine. The inn- keeper won, a.nd wtiile enjoying the fruits of his victory suddenly proposed to the assembled company a similar contest on a large scale. The idea met with instant favour, and a committee was organised for the reception of entries. The 67 who competed responded at the first call, and it was deemed wise not to increase this num- ber until the success or failure of the first meet- ing was assured. A short time before the race took place the competitors filed into M. Viard's cabaret in order to verify their entries and to rt-ceive the numbered armlets which were to serve them for their colours. Some of the names of the contestants were most pict-i> resque. One, a M. Tissot, insisted on being described in this fashion: "The Terrible Cham- oioai of Belleville, widely known as 'Head of Celery'; the professional acrobat, who will per- form to-morrow in one of our grand Parisian cafe ooncerts." The other curious types ranged in years from a. boy of mne to a grey- heard of sixty. There were M. Roulin, who had come all the way from Orleains; M. Jack, a burly Englishman, dret-ised like an undertaker's mute; M. Florent, "a lyric artiste" from the Delassemenet-Comiqwes of Menil- montant, a well-known quarter of Paris, ana the descendant of an illustrious family, M. le Comte de Stock. The one who attracted the most attention, however, was the sole repre- sentative of the feebler but more beautiful sex, Mdlle. Collet, who did not draw back at the prospect of showing her wooden leg. The Com- missary-General in the tavern, who had assumed temporarily the duties of secretary, noted down the a-ge of each contestant—Mdlle. Collet owned up to 26 years—and likewise the cause of his infirmity. One of the odd propositions which M. Yiard had to listen to was that of a deaf man who asked that the signal for starting Tnurlit- be a pistol fired close to his ear. as other- wise he might be It-it he po<$t>. The com- mittee deliberated oil this some time but, as there were no firearms liandy. thev were unable to gramt the request, and the deaf man was forced to bow respectfully to their decision. The wurse wa»s about 600ft. in length, along the road lying between tlur river and the basfe of the viaduct in Nogent-sur- Marne. It was a most picturesque spot, and a large crowd lined both sides of the track. Before the races began the contestants rubbed themselves with all sorts of preparations. Some took a preliminary canter over the course,, while others spent their time in putting the finishing touches to the wooden members. One of the champions even went sc far as to give his a ellnJd scraping. *Fiw ground was moke, and by this means he hoped to diminish the adhesion of the mud. When two o'clock came the starter called the first race through an immense tin speaking-trumpet, but when the contestants lined up an unfortunate difficulty presented itself; there were 65 who had lost their legs at the thigh, and two whose stumps extended below their knees. After much discussion the committee declined tc make any distinction, and a lively storm of protests at once aroee. One of the. runners objected obstinately and retired from the race. Finally, everything having been arranged, the parting signal was given, and M. Rouan. who had the advantage* of a knee, was easily the winner. It was so evident that his leg, having been out below the knee, gave him great supe- riority over the "cuissards." or those who had lost theirs at the thigh, that he was at one* unanimously disqualified. He acknowledged u the decision upon being promised that the papers should mention his victory, and that he should not lose the bets he had made. He took great pride in the fact that his name would thus pass down to posterity as the chain- pion wooden-legged runner of the world, in the "jambard" class. Special raoes then followed, the contestants being matched according to age, those with the right leg gone being pitted against, each other, while those whose left legs were missing raced together. Then there were races between the champions of each class, and finally a consolation race. The weather was threatening, and the track slow and heavy from recent rains, but both participants and spectators were more than satisfied with the results, and there was much laughter as some of the runners went by jumping on all fours and turning cartwheels like new species of kan- garoo. There were several falls, but none of them serious. Towards the end of the contetfc the number of accidents increased owing to the track becoming more slippery and to the con- testants being less able to carry their constantly increasing loads of spirituous refreshment offered by the enthusiastic spectators. After the races were over came the formal distribution of prizes, which wm accompanied by much cheering and popping of corks, and a continual murmur of "A votrt sante, monsieur," "A la votra," which is the French way of saying "Here's looking at you." Paul Roulin carried off the first prize, a bronze statuette of Fame, while the other winners were presented with carved canes, bottles of cham- pagne, pictures, medals, and watches. One of them received a tobacco-box, set in a wooden leg. Thirty-four new pairs of shoes were pro- vided by the committee, so twice that number of competitors went away wall shod and happy. After the prizes had been distributed, every- body adjourned to the Moulin Rouge of th» town. where they enjoyed themselves in danc- ing the Tisual noise of which was much aug- mented by the lively thumping of wooden legs. There was one dark speck, and only one, upon, the whole occasion—Monsieur the President of the Republic had been invited by the com-, mittee, but he had not deigned to reply or to send a prize. The tavern-keepers of Nogent- sur-Marne are full of joy since the success of M. Viard's experiment, and think they have found in it a, short cut to fortune. In the f(.ver of their first success a thousand projects haunt their minds. They are already planning steeplechases for cop-legged men, with jumps over all sorts of obstacles and ditches. Rsoflt between culs-de-jatte, or people who have lost their legs at- the hips, and push them-, selves about with their hands :'n little low carts, are also talked of. A race between crip- ples who are minus both legs and walk oa.; stilts, and also a contest on crutches, wJI lake place early in August.

WELSH DIESTABLISHMENT. DISCUSSION AT MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the ordinary weeklv meeting of the board of guardians of the Merthyr Union held on Saturday the Rev. Aaron Davies moved the following resolution: "That this board peti- tion Parliament in favour of vesting the tithe rent-charge in the county council of the oounty in which the land out of which the tithe rent- charge issues is situate, in accordance with Section 5, Sub-section C, of the Wales Estab- lished Church Bill.—Mr. D. M: Richards seoonded the resolution.—Mr. T. Jenkins, J.P., proposed as all amendment, and Mr. J. L. Smith seconded, the previous question.-In the: course of the discussion which ensued Mr. Alderman Evan Lewis pointed out tha.t, so far as the Glamorgan County Council were oon- oerned, they had declined to have anything to do with the matter.—Upon a division (he amendment was earned by 22 votes to four, several members remaining neutral.

PISHING. Septimus Chambers, the South Wales and West of England Fishing Tackle Depot, 21, Castle-street. Cardiff, Seed for Illustrated ??.8