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DNE FARTHING PER WORD PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Adver tisemenis can be inserted under the following headings at a Farthing per Word. "Name and address counted, and odd farth- ings not charged. Three consecutive insertions for one and a half times the price of one. Six consecutive insertions for twice the price of one. Thus: — Words. Once. Three times. Six times. :2 3d 4id. fxl. 18 4j<i. 6gd. 9d. 24 Cd — 9d. l1t. This Scale does not apply to trade advertise- MEt* or public notices. Stamps may be sent in payment, half-penny ttamps preferably. Cheques, Postal and Pcst-offiee Orders should be crossed, and made payable to Mr. D. WATKIN THOMAS. Advertisements are received at the follow- ing places — CHIEF OFFICE "EVENING EXPRESS" OFFICES, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. "Express Office, Tredegar-place Newport. "Express" Office, Castle-street Swansea. "Express" Office, Victoria-street Merthyr. "Express" Office, 4a, Taff-street.Pontypridd. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not AllLwed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initialt or Fictitious Ntmes at avy Past-office. Letters ad- dressed to Initials or Fictitious Names mutt bear the address of the advertiser or one of the office* 8f the Western Mail.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. ENTWISTLE.—On Christmas Eve, at The School, Monmouth, the wife of Johnson L. Entwistle, of a daughter. HAWKINS.—On the 27th inst., at The Limes, Llan- iehen, the wife of W. F. Mortimer Hawkins, of a daughter. MOORE —On December 27, at Stanley House, Gorse- lane, Swansea, the wife of Wm. Walford Moore, of a son. TIvF.ATT.—On Christmas Day, at 6, Nevem-road, Earl's Court, the wife of R. Court Treatt, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. GRAY—HARDY.—At ciwauage Congregational Church, on the 26th instant, by the Rev. T. R. Steer, Percy Hayman Gray (of the Town-cierk's Office Cardiff) to Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr. W. M. Hardy, Contractor, Swanagc. McCONOCHIE- DUNNING.—On the 27th insfc., at the Presbyterian Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. J. Douglas Walters, 11.A., Charles McConooliic to Annie Elizabeth (Bessie) Dunning, both of Cardiff. ITICHOLAS—MORGAN.—On the 26th insfc., at Saint Martin's Church, Caerphilly, Alfred Rodney, eldest son t'f J. It. Nicholas, Esq., Llanishen, to Jennie, eldest daughter of Mrs. Jane Morgan, Olive Hotel, Caerphilly. fNORTON-EDW ARDS.-On December 26th, at All Saints' Church, Penarth, by the Rev. — Heath- cote, vicar, Herbert John, only son of Mr. John Norton, of Richmond-road, CfejxWT, to Fannie Martha, youngest daughter of Mr. John Edwards, Wisbech. No cards. DEATHS. itOTtOAN.—Oil ChrisfcmaA Day, lit her residence, Lkndati Vard, Ann Morgua, aged 41. Deeply regretted. SIMS.—On December 26th, at 7, Westbourne-road, Penarth, William Sims. Funeral on Monday, at Ah:-relate Cemetery. Private. No flowers. FERNON.—On December 12, at Havre, Mons. Frede- rick Ternon, in his 71st year, for many years a resident in Cardiff and Swansea. JHLLIAMS.—On December 25th. at Cwmneol Inn, Cwmaman, Ann, widow of the late John Williams. Funeral, Saturday, 28th. Friends, please accept this intimation. WILLIAMS—On December 26, at TVntvla 'Farm, Ystrad Rhondda (very suddenly), Lewis Williams, aged 28, Funeral on Monday at 1.30 o'clock, for liebo Chapel, Heolfach. Friends kindly accept this Intimation. Mr. Macphail and Miss Thomas, of Carmarthen, desire to return their best thanks to all those kind friends who sent letters, cards, and wreaths in their sad bereavement, and regret they are not able to answer peraonal'y.

DOGS. Dogs.—Grand Ail-edale Bitch; suit lady or gentle- man; quiet with children game at anything; sell etieap.—Apply 154, Cowbridge-road, Canton, Car- diff. e8675z26 PARTNERSHIP. Partner Required (Sleeping or Active)— £ 300 to £ 500— :n Wholesale Business; rapidly increasing; co-xi prospect of making money.—Apply E 31, Western Mail, Ca,rdifI. 58013 BICYCLES. New Cycle Lock, with Key, Post Free Six Stamps; Repains, Plating, and Stove Enamelling promptly and cheaply at trade prices; no job too difficult, flon^too^maJL^^fom^^ros^^ontg^idd^elM? MISCELLANEOUS. Is Your Watch Wrong-? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, English or Foreign, .is 38. Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), bv James Keir, for ten years with Mr. Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4202 WMEM——B——MKHMM—————Ml—NWMB> LOST AND FOUND. Lost, on Monday, lady's Pnrs-j, containing irom £4 io P,5 in cash,"gold earrings, &c.-Finder will be hardscmely rewarded by returning stme to the Chief Poiire-stat.ion, Card ff. ef-6P0z30 10s. Reward.—Lost, Saturday Evening, 21st Decem- ber, Lady's Fur Boa, between High-street and the Market—Anyone returning same to 3, Claude-road will receive above reward. 8695z27 AGENTS, TRAVELLERS. Wanted, Help.—Reliable Men in every locality (local or travelling) to introduce a new discovery and keep our show cards and advertising matter distri- buted throughout town and country. Steady em. ployment. Commission or Salary £10 per month, and expenses up to 10s. 6d. per day. Money deposited with bankers when started.—For particulars write to the World Medical Electric Company, Temple- •HaMMMnmunanMMaiaaMaHiBMHMMMMBnKMMi MONEY. Those in Want of Cash are Recommended to Apply to the Provincial Union Bank, 1. Queen-square, Bristol, or to the District Agent, E. W. Weber, 3, Working-street, Qwdiff. e4550 RE MONET BORROWING. Messrs. WALL*CSG and CO., 98, QUEtN STREET, CARDIFF, Make Monetary Advances to all Classes at the lowest rate of interest. Sureties are Dot necessary. Harmful and objectionable inquiries are not made. Ail transactions conducted in a business-like and equitable scanner. N.B.—Entrance first door at side. e8304d CLEHKS AND MANAGERS. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitiotis Names f- t any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names qjnst bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Wanted, an Office Boy for Merchant's Office at the Docks—Apply, own handwriting, E 38, Western Mail, Ou-diff. 604z31 Wanted immediately, in Small Engineering Works, Cardiff, Manufacturing a Speciality, First-class- Book- keeper. Qishier. Cost Clerk. Storekeeper, 'J'ime- keeper, Shorthand Clerk. Typist.-Apply, particulars, qualifications, salary expected, Box E 41, Western Mail. CUrdiff. 630i3_ Taw.—Wanted immediately, a Junior Shorthand Clerk, preference given to one with a. knowledge of costs; Ftate experience and salary required—Address t: 39, Western Mail, Cardiff. 613i3 Office Bov Wanted.-Apply Frank H. Siirpfon, Br-cretairy. Cankf flill Posting Company (Limited). 21, OsUe-streat, Cardiff- 601z31 Wanted iromedi.-vtely. Junior Clerk, with Knowledge of News Agencv Accounts; also shorthand and type- writing.—Box E 34, Western Mail, Cardiff. 590z31 Wanted, a Manager for Co-operative Stores. Cwm- tillery; must have good experience of oo-operative general stores —Apply, stating age. experience, and wages, together with testimonials, to Jno. Brown, 1, Palaoe-row, CVmUHerx R.S.O., ilou. 42016 » r MAN AND WIFE. I Wanted, Married Couple-Man to Understand Rough Shooting and Work Under Bailiff; Wife to Undertake Private Laundry with Daughter or Helper; young children objected to.—Apply J. C. Richardson, Esq., Glanbrydan Park, Manordeilo, Carmarthenshire. 42037 MUSICAL. A Bargain.—Upright Iro l Grind Pier ^foite wal- nut case; latest improvements; guarantied; crjsh, '20, hin-estly worth double.—71, Bangor-road, Car- diff. e8679z27 Melodeons.—A selection of First-class Instruments; warranted; from 5s to 21s.Keir, 38, Castle Arcade. 1'86597,26 PREMISES. Premises To Let, suitable for Stores; James-street, Docks.—Apply 45, George-street, Docks, or 34. Brook- street, Riverside, Cardiff. e8686z30 To Let, Sketty Hall Mansion; gardens; entrance lodge; adjoining Swant-ea Bay; two miles from Swansea and three frtm the Mumbles; immediate postei sion rent moderate; land if required.—Apply L. D. Nitiholl, 4, Trinity-place, Swansea. e8688z31 APARTMENTS. Married Couple Require Sitting and Bed Room; bath and w.c. terms moderate.— £ 29, Express Office, Cardiff. e8693z28 APARTMENTS TO LET. Two or Three Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms to Let; every convenience; trams pass door —Apply 349, Oo\vbridg»jroa4, Oantonl • e8570z30 Respectable Aparttments, with use of piano, Wanted by Young Man.-Apply, stating terms, &e., to D 11, Express Office, Cardiff. e43",7 MATRIMONIAL. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-oflice. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Gentleman (Widower), 44, affectionate, Desires to Correspond Spinster or Widow, with means—view, Early Manage; honourable.—E 00, Western Ma41, Ou-diff. 567z2fL Matrimony.—A Young English Lady, who 1lr.S recently been left an orphan, Wishes to Marry a. steady arid enterprising- Welshman; advertiser has a small fortune of £ 5.000.—Address Mise Fairfield, 36. Bath- sheet" City road, London. 540il Lady, with large means and capital at com- mand, Desires Marriage; genuine; strictest con- fidence.—Address Box 67, "Advertiser" Office, Bris- tol. 413z28 71777:= MISCELLANEOUS SALES. For SaJe, at Cover's, Wharton street, Cardiff, New, Strong, Spring Trolley, New Hauling Cart, Nearly New Business Cart. e86911,30 Christmas Cards, New Games, Books for Children.— Miss Morgan, close Bridge, James-street, Docks. z28 Four Seats, with Backs, reach over 40ft.; bargain for cash.—Apply 349, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. e: £ 0 1,000 Business Cards. Memorandums, or Billheads, 3s. 10,000 Useful Handbills, 8s. 6d. samples free.— Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, Bris- tol e4419 BED QUILTS, BED QUILTS, Direct from the Manufacturer*, Handsome Designs, F«et Colours. Largest size, suitable for the Cottage or the Man- sion. Everyone should see these beautiful Qu'lts. Only 2s. each. Carriage paid on two or mrre.— Dawson's, 229, Collyhurst, Manchester.—Please men- tion this paper. e8649z26 ■——— ? ¡¡, ?W1I8Ø HOUSE. KEEPERS. HOUSEKEEPERS. COMPANIONS, &c., WANTED. Wanted, respectable Middle-aged Country Woman Housekeeper; girl kept; private house; single gen- tleman; good wages.—Evans, Farmers' Arms, Aber- dare. Fb0z30 Wanted at once, clean, trustworthy Person ae Work- ing Housekeeper; not under 25.—State salary and refe- rences 73, High-street, Barn-. 452z30_ Wanted, respectable, Middle-aged Country Woman -.1- ^r/ pr.v.ii-fc li'^sc ^*JU- tleman; good wages.—Evans, Farmers' Arms, Aber- dare. 42025 Wanted, Beginning of January, good Plain Cook- General wages S15 state reference three in family. -3, Victoria-square, Penarth. 45*1 z30_ HOUSEKEEPERS, COMPANIONS. &c., WANT PLACES. War; ted, Situation as Housekeeper or Companion to Elderly Lady; aged 30; thoroughly experienced; good cook; disengaged.—Add) ess E 32, Western Mail, Cnidiff. 531i3 SCHOLASTIC TEACHERS WANTED. Alderman Davice's Girls', Neath.—Wanted imme- diately, Trained Certificated Assistant, lioper Stan- dards tonic sol-fa; disciplinarian; salary, £ 65.— Address Mistrere. 441z30 Wanted, at. Farm-house, Nurwv Governess or Mother's Help: good needlewoman.—Apply, with particulars, to Mrs. John, Broomhill, Narberth. (1,28 Wanted, Teacher for Maesmynis Board School; falarv £ 50 and house—Apply to Rector, Maesinvni*, Builth. 466z30__ Wanted, Master or Mistress for Ahercyeh Mixed School; salary B40 and half the grants.—Apply Rector, Manordeifi, Beneath. 41392 TEACHERS WANT EMPLOYMENT. -?- -? -? To Grocers.—Principal of High-class Schoa' in West of England has Vacancy for Pupil, of about 15 years of age, to be Trained for Teach ir-r; appointment guaranteed when qualified; preparation for univer- eity locals; liberal diet; extensive grounds; goode received instead of fees.—E 43, Western Mail Office, rardiff. 42029 SHOP ASSISTANTS. Grocery.—Wrmted at once, a.n Assistant for the Order Counter.—Apply Straraglian and Stephens (Limited), 9, Castle-strwt,Carditf._ 638z31 Tea Trade.—Two sharp Juniors, al?o Three good Improvers, Wanted: accustomed to soliciting; speak Welsh.—State age, salary, references, and when disen gaged, Beehive Tea Company, Perth, Glyin. 621 i3 Tea TradeT—Experienced Brancli She;) Manager, with Security, Waited; speak WeUli; total abstainer. —Stfcte age. salavy, references, when disengaged, and if mra-ricd or single, Beehive Tea Company, Porth, Glam. 620:3 Evans and Co., Royal Stores, Femdale, Have a Vacancy for Two smart Assistants, who thoroughly understand their trade. Welsh. 572z31 Wanted, a good, steady Lad as Apprentice to the Grocery Trade.—Apply Evans and Co., Royal Stores, Ferndale. 571z31 Grocery and ProvimoM.—Wanted, a smart Junior; outdoor.—Apply, personally, 10, Splott-road, Car- diff. 586z31 Wanted-immediately, an Assistant; well up in furnishing; Welsh indispensable.—Preece, Iron- monger, Porth. 57713 Gi oct ry.—Smart Assistant Wanted at once know- ledge of district preferred; indoors.—Apply, full par- ticulars, Price and Co., Eagle Stores, Merthyr. 565x30 —Tobacconist—Wanted at once, thoroughly-respec- table end competent- Young Lady Assistant: hours, from nine to nine, one hour t.nd half to dinner, half day eff in week; nc. Sunday work.—Apply 5, Great Western Approach, Cardiff. 531il Experienced Assistant for Retail Boot and Shoe Trade; must be good salesman, stock-keeper, and repairer: outdoors: personal application preferred; only steady men need apply.—Manager, Co-operative Soeietr. Abertillery. 546il ■■iiiiwiiiMa—»ottrah*'——————»wm— MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. SITUATIONS WANTED. Wanted, Situation as Porter; age 33; alwtainer; ter. years' character.—Apply Smith, 13, Richard-street, Cardiff. e85S9 arrtJATioNS VACANT. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names ?,t any Past-office. Ivetter-s addr-jssed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail To Pork Butchers.—Wanted at once, Young Man; well up in all branches; good wages to suitable man; good references required —Russell, Swans-a. 639i3 ? To and Repairers.—Wanted, Colliers and Repairers.—Apply George, Drym Colliery, Onllwyn, or Mr. George, Llansamlct. 634;3 To Cutters.—Wanted immediately, good General Cntter.-Apply, with references, to Mr. Alfred Taylor, 31 and 32, High-street., Newport. Mon. 624z31 Respectable Carman Wanted; must be sober and industrious.—Apply Mr. Jones, Watkins and Sons, Brewers, 94, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 599z31 Wanted, a string and intelligent Youth as Ware- lKi'Sfman.—Apply, in own haiKflvriting, stating expe- rience. age, salary, &c., to E 35, Western Mail, Car- diff. 593z31 I Bakem and at once, a steadv Young Man M Second or Tlv'rd; well up in brrad and smalls—Apply, with references, to Jones and Kees. Victoria, JMon. 568i3 Butcher—Wanted, a steady Young ply Jones, Bridge-street, Tonypandy. _48Iz30_ Wanted, ste-tdv Young M in to Ix-ok Af^- Horses. r>cli\er Givxls," Mid Be Generally Useful; married preferred.—Edwin Jones and Co., Llandilo. [333il Electrical Engineering.—Messrs. Sydney F. Walker ard Co.. have ft Vacancy for an Articled Pupil.—Or- di '■"k-l.ricA! Works. Severn-road, OardilY. 396z28 The Pontypool Flour Milk and Bakery Company (limited) are in Quest of a First-class Baker; well up in the best and fancy cakes and ic.iug.—Applica- tion hv letter, <s> the ita'C address; otate vrage* required, and send tcsumoniala. 41S44 BXO a Month Oa" be Made with £ 10.— For particu- lars address Cansift 154, Lcadeithall «keet, Lon- don. 402A NURSEMAIDS, SERVANTS, AND BARMAIDS. SERVANTS WANTEB. Wanted, experienced Nurse.—Apply Mrs. Williams, Htttthfield (near Mill), Llat daff. e86S9z31 After Christmas, Wanted Good Servant as Plain Cook; age, wages, jiartieulars to Mr. Reginald Pearce, Grosvenor House. Cathedral-road, Cardiff. ez31 Wanted, by the 2nd of January, an experienced Housemaid; must be experienced.—Apply, with full particulars, to Mrs. Carr, Owrt-yr-Vil Penarth. [41954 Wanted, good General Servant; used to plain cooking.—Apply 81, Commercial-road, Newport. fi3 Wanted, for Llandaff, a thorough Housemaid must be experienced; good personal character indispen- sable aged 25-30 years.—Apply, in first instance, with full particulars, E 33, Western Mail, Car- diff. 578i3 Hi-uf.e-Parlourmaid~W:n\yl at on<-e; thoroughly experienced; wages £ 15.—Apply, with references, to Mrs. W. Mullock, King's Aciv, Fields Park, Newport, Mon. 6271.4 Wiicted a.t once, experienced General Servant.— Apply, with references, to 23, Bryn-road, Swan- sea. 633i3 Wanted, strong, clean Girl, 15 to 17, as Kifcchen- nia'd.—Price, Bryncothi, Nantgaredig, South WalesL [i3 Wanted, a Girl ae Nurse and Housemaid.—Apply 9, Atbcrt-cr'-sceut, lenarth. 591z31 Wanted, good General Servant; small family.- Apply 18, Park-place, Cardiff. 589:3 Wanted, a good Housemaid.—Apply 9, Riehmond- terrace. Park-place, Cardiff. 587z31 Wanted good Welsh Girl, from the Country. as General Servant.—Apply, giving full particulars, to Mis. Evans, Royal Stores, Ferndale. 574i3 Quiet Country Place, near Penarth.—Wanted, good Cook (kitchenmiid kept), House-Parlourmaid, and Youn«- Housemaid.—Address E 40, Western Jfail, Cardiff.. 42045 Wanted' immediately, a Plain Cook for Business House.—Apply Mrs. Mander, Aberdare. 616L3 Wanted, experienced Kitchenmaid or Plain Cook; wa.res B18. Also Under Kitchenma.id; wages fll4.— Apply 164, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. 623i3 Wanted, a thorough Housemaid for Country by January 9th.—State age, references, wages, Mrs. Allen, Sr. Hilaryi Cowbridge, Glamorgan. Wanted, a Yoiing Girl, about 18, to Assist in General Housework.-Address S. T., Western Mail, Car- diff. 42024 Wanted, in Januarv, Hovse-Parloumiaid, under star ding plate, glaes, lamps; good waitress and needlewoman gentleman's family; countoy.—Llw.vu- celvn, Llangibby, Monmouthshire. 557z50 "Good Cook Wanted'; trustworthy, and good mai fger; aged 30 to 40; wages £;25; washing and all found, except beer; kitchenmaid kept.—Appiv Mrs. Montagu Leeds, Hafod-Neddyn, Llandilo. [z31 ^Mrs Sketch hes ou List Governesses, Cook-Generals, Nurses, Housemaids, Laundress, and Supply ^rrants. — ilickmamroad. Penarth. 539228 Servawt.-Want.ed at once, clean, respectable Girl as General; two in family.—Apply 41, Chepstow-road, Newport. 5.51228 After Chvistmas. —Wanted, good Servant rs Plain Cock-— Age, wages, particulars, to Mrs. Reginald Pearse, Grosvenor House, C^thediaJ-road, Car- jiff. 529z28 di ff. 529z28 P^pectable Housemaid, about 19, Wanted imme- diately for Small Family.—Apply, personally. 41, Newyiort-road, Cardiff. 530il Wanted, a House Parlourmaid for Twc\inJFam,1y TT Apply, with full particulars, J. R., Western Mail Office, Swansea. 532i1 Un Booth's Registry.—Wanted. Generals, Parlourmaids, Housemaids, Nurse. Kitchenmaids. Disengaged, good Cooks. Beds for Servants.-4, Fredenek-ptreet, Cardiff. Ladies Suited. Stamp. "Wanted, good Plain Cook; alio House-Parlourmajd, in Gentleman's Family; personal character reqniwt; all found, except beer.—Apply Mrs. Stockier, Ho y I odge, Croes-y-CeiUog, near Pontypool. Wanted, axperienced Housemaid single-handed^— Apply, stating age, wages required, and references, to Mrs. Jones, Llanfair Grange, Llandovery^ 499z31__ ~W«5tST'«perim"5«r Nurse —Apply Mrs. WiUiams, Heathcrficld (Near MilD. lV.andaff. 5(»z31 "Warded, First Week in Jar.uary. a t.horouirhly- cxuerienced Nurse for Young Cl»ldren: able to do 25 to 30.—Apply, with references, Mrs. Edear Webb, Hafod-y-Ddol. Nantyglo, Mon. [z30 Wanted, cood General Servant able to cook and take care of small dairy: small family, no another servant kept.—Apply Pantygorse, Croes, Pontardulais. — — "Wanted, January 4th, an 'fenced House- Parlourmaid; count>r>T; aced about 25. good r, to icace* Ci-vrttwomcn nriffiths, Llansarmor House, near Oowbndge, South Wales. 41756_ Wanted, a General Servant, with good references; bov kept for rough work.—Apply Four Elms Hotel, Roath, Cardiff. 610\3 Wanted, a. General Servant able to Do Flain Cooking. Anplv, with references, to Swansea Arms, Swan- s«v. 631i5 "WSTited^ r~g^d Chamliermaid.—Apply Mrs. ,d_- good Cqh. Ivrwe-iid.-App McBrvde, Castle Hotel, liu-ansea. 42051 Wonted at on-e, Two clean, respectable Girls— Stillroom-im:d and Third Housemaid good refereiices. -Apply Shaftesbury Temperancc Hotel, ^cwpovt.j Wanted, gcod~Generai"Servant-—Apply Greyhound, Bridge-street, Cardiff. —— CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARDIFF. A. XM AS r £ ,REAT FOR JfJ° R S B S* L EWIS'S CLEANED HORSE CHOP Four Packets of Horse Spice GIVEN AWAY WITH 1 CWT. OF HORSE CHOP. Also One Packet of Poultry Spice with 1 Peck of POULTRY CORN, FROM DEC. 21st to DEC. 31st (CLOSED ON 25th and 26th). WILLIAM LEWIS. 13, CASTLE STREET, CARDIFF. (Opposite the Castle). H AY, CORN, SEED, AND IMPLEMENTS FREE DELIVERY. e4963 SUPPORT HOME INDUSTRIES 0 r Why Pay Higher Prices for FOREIGN MANUFACTURED GOODS WHEN BRITISH GROWN ROLLED OATS AND OATMEAL, Of Superior Quality and Flavour, can be Readily Obtained ? CAREY THOMAS'S ROLLED OATS vGROATFLAKK). Made Solely from HomeGrown Grain, SOLD BY ALL GROCERS IN CARDBOARD BOXEQ OF ILB., 2LBS., AND 3LBS. fe4448 ELECTRIC LIGHT STUDIO PORTRAITS TAKEN from 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. FIRST-CLASS RESULTS GUARANTEED. SPECIAL NOTICE. To ADVERTISE our PORTRAITS taken by Electric Light, we are doing A SINGLE CABINET for ONE SHILLING (for a short period ONLY). Do not misa this chrr.ce. 4, HIGH STREET, CARDIFF. Open on Boxing Day. Mention this paper. e4942 IIORTON'S ORIGINAL For Females I For Or!y i BENEDICT PII-LS. | Uoly. THOUSANDS of Testimonials have THOUSANDS of Testimonials have been received from all parts. Females of all ages should take them. They at once remove all obstructions, no matter how obstiftate or from what- ever cause arising. In boxes 7Jd.. 18. 1 id, and 211. 9d. Sent Post. Free. under .'JOvel', Id. ext;a, direct by the proprietor, G. D. Horteu, M.r.S. (from the Birming- ham and General Lying-in Hospital), Aston House, Afton-i-oad. Birmingham..—Agent#: Cardiff—A. Hagon, Chemist, 39, Bridge-street, and n, Bute-street. Mer- thvr-Wills./ C'nemisi. Georgetown. Swansea—I/ioyu, Chemist. /Kford-sireet, Newport-Young, Choz- mist. High-sbi-eet. Cannot Iks had from oilier Obemitfts. N.U.—None genuine unless beari?;? "G. D. Hcrton," in red acrosw each label. Letter# an«wved [ free. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. 0H RISTM AS JJOLIDATS JJ^OSEBERY JJALL- CANTON MARKET, COWBRIDGE ROAD, CARDIFF. NOW OPEIN. ASSURED SUCCESS OF MR. J. L. KERPEN'S First Monstrc Christmas end New Year's CARDIFF CARNIVAL I AND WORLD'S F AIR. Finest and most comprehensive entertainment ever presented to the Welsh nation. Open all Day. No waiting First-class Refreshments, and Japanese Tea. i'atece Onlv the largest cities in the world can equal this. Room for 10.000 people. Twelve hours' continuous amusement for old and young. All Walee is coming to the Carnival. Remember the date. Come and meet your friends. Cheap Excursions on Great Western, Taff Vale, and Other Railways. See Bills. WRESTLING LION from the Empire of India Ex- hibition, London. J> OSEBERI JLJ £ ALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. ZULIMV Strongest Woman on Earth. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. HESS and LISBON. in the Jumbo Policeman. T> OSEBERT HALL, CANTON, CARDIFF. The ZILETOS Flying through Space. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. The SISTERS WELBY COOKE on the Tight Wire. o S E E E It Y ~gj|^ A L L » CANTON, CARDIFF. The BEACHAMS on the Ro'ling Globe. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST CYCLISTS, the SEINTH FAMILY. OSEBERY FT ALL. 1-J-L CANTON, CARDIFF. ZARO and ARNO. Eccentric Chinese. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. REX FOX the Wonder of the Wiro on Skates and Stilts. J> OSEBEiBlT HALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. BOV/MAN'S COMIC MARIONETTES. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. PROF. ETHERIDGE'S TROUPE of PERFORMING OATS, RATS. MICE, and BIRDS. OSEBERI ALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. THE MYSTIC CAVE. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. THE LATE DR. PRICE AS HE APPEARED IN LIFE AND IN DEATH, AND ALL HIS FAMOUS RELICS. JJOSEBEKY TUT ALL, CANTON, CARDIFF. THE AFRICAN JUNGLE. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. THE ASH ANTI SHOOTING RANGES. The World's Wonder. Prizes Every Night. ROSEBERY Try ALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. PUNCH AND JUDY. RJSttiKtih S CilRIal'MAS UAAMVAL. A WONDERFUL SHOOTING ACT. PERFORMING ELEPHANTS. MONSTRE CHRISTMAS TREE. ROSEBERY ALL, JL? ?LJL CANTON, CARDIFF. 2,000 TOYS AND PICTURE BOOKS to be Given Awav to the Children. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. THE GLAMORGANSHIRE ARTILLERY BAND OF 40 PERFORMERS, R OSEBERY TLr ALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. JAPANESE TEA PALACE. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. Open all day-10.30 a.m. to f.M p.m. KERPEN'S CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL. Opens Saturday, December 21st, 1895. OSEBERY JJALL. CANTON, CARDIFF. Until Saturday, January 4th, 1896. ROOM FOR 10,000 PEOPLE. D OSEBERY TOf ALL. CANTON MARKET. The Red Canton Trams pass the Doors Every Five Minutes. Mr. J. L. KERPEN, Sole Director. Manager for Mr. Kerpen-Mr. T. R. GANNON. 1,12640 PUBLIC NOTICES. XT OTIC E.—14. W Y N D H A M- J3| ARCADE. TRIPE SUPPER EVERY FRIDAY FROM 8 P.1f Orders Taken for Our NOTED MI NCE PIES. [z O SUNDAV AFTRRNOON POPULAR S SERVICES.-PARK HALL. SUNDAY NEXT, at 3.0 p.m.—Address. Rev. W. T. LEE. Anthem, The Lord is King," Blue Ribbon Choir. Selections on the Great Organ at 2.30 p.m. 42047 WES- GROVE CHURCH, NEWPORT-ROAD, (UNITARIAN FREE CHRISTIAN). REV. GEO. ST. CLAIR, SUNDAY, 6.30, "A RE- VIEW OF THE YEAR, AND AN ESTIMATE OF THE OUTLOOK." c4978 FANCY DRESS BALLS, WIGS, COSTUMES, &c., Svpplied on Hire, and all Necessary Make Upe. W. B. DUNFORD, 33, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF. e4873 TRADESMEN'S FANCY DRESS BALL. JANUARY 1, 1896. Lomeli and, Gentlemen Attending Above can be Plictcgraphed up to Ten p.m., at THE FLECntlC LIGHT STUDIO, 4, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. Fiist-class results. Moderate cliaiges. e4976 gplAND THEATRE SERVICES. (In Connoc'ion with the Y.M.C.A.) NEXC SUNDAY, December 29. ADDRESSES AS FOLLOW: — 7.0 p.m.—Mr. T. WEBBFR. 8.15 p.m.-Rev. JESSIE WILSON. YOCAUSW: MRS. PRIEST. MISS L. GRIFFITHS, MR ALFRED JENKINS. Solo VioliD Mil. ARTHUR ANGLE. Orchestra and Choir.—Conductor: Mr. G. E. Gfinmon. Adintssicn Free. Dress and Upper Circle, 2d. u—a—»a—anw—wun—■—— SALES BY AUCTION. SHORT NOTICE OF~SAIEl UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT. TO DRAPERS AND OTHERS. "TEMPLE OF FASHION." AB ERA VON. Mil. DANIEL MORGAN will SELL by PUBLIC AUCT ION, at the above Address, on MONDAY NEXT, tlie 3Dth inst.. a Portion of the OUTFITTER'S STOCK-IN-TRADE (Sufficient to cover the above Execution). A QUANTITY OF MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, OVERCOATS, &c. Goods o:. View Morning of Sale. Sale to commcivc at Two o'clock sharp. Por •■nit.ier Partici'l«.-« apply to the Auctioneer, 19, illake-sl- ? 42043 ?_ r.r:-?? i WT KFKLY MAIL AND NEWS OF Iff IMii WEEK. P&IOK Oi\E PENNT. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rjlHEATRE OYAL I/Cf^ee and Manager .Mr. EDWARD FLETCHRR. TO-DAY (SATURDAY), at Two o'clock, and Every Evening, at Seven o'clock p.m., the Gojgeous Christmas Pantomime, THE jpORTY T HIEVES. The Greatest Success Ever Known in Cardiff. See th., Aerial Ballet The Wonder of the World. Produced under the Direction of Mr. H. H. Morell and Mr. Fredk. Mouillot. MORNING PERFORMANCE Every Saturday till Further Notice, at Two o'clock. NOTICE.— During the Pantomime Season the Curtain will Rise at Seven precisely. Prices as usual. E" rly Dooiv, 6.15. Doors Open at 6 45; Commence at. Seven. Bcoking Office at Messrs. Thompson and ShackeU's (Ltd)., Queen-strtct. Telephone, No. sa. 41700 RAND THEATRE vT The Premier Theatre of wlftes. Lessee f.nd Manager Mr. CLARENCE- SOUNES. INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS OF THE GRAND, GORGEOUS, SPECTACULAR COMIC CHRISTM i S PANTOMIME, LITTLE jyoK WHiTTINGTON, J Under the Dirrr-tion of Mr. JAMES KIDDIE. I To-night and Every Evening, at 7.30. Doors Open Seven. Earlv Doors, 6.30. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES THIS DAY (SATURDAY), NEW YEAR'S DAY, WEDNESDAY, January Jot, SATURDAY, January 4th, MONDAY Jcnuary 6a, &ud Every-. Saturday. lk< rs fljpen 1.30, Conur ence Two o'clock. Early Dc>ors, One. Children Half-price to AH Parts Box Office Now Open at the Theatre, from Ten to Four. Telephone, 725. -^Prices from 6d. to Bl 15. 41988 rpHE JgMPIRE Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. The KEENE end REMVES COMBINATION, in a. bril- liant, mudcal, comical, pantomimical, burlesque sketch, entitled A MElt R Y Q U E E Introducing the following artistes: —Miss KATE REEVES, Mise MAUDE MONTGOMERY. Miss GRACE BOND, Mr ALEC. G. PEARSON, Mr. EDMOND ST. ALBYN, Mr. EDWIN KEENE, and THE MAS C ) T E QUARTETTE Of Charming Lady Dancers. Dresses designed by Miss Reeves. Sparkling Music, composed by Edwin Keene and W. S. Kerry. Scenery by Mr. John Watson. PALLES and CUSSICK in Bellicose Obmicalitiea. MARIE RAY, the London Favourite FRANK HALTER, Exponent of Eccentric Character. THE COMICAl. BROS. AVONE, Real French Clowns. KITTY NOLAN, The Emerald. VERNO and VOYCE In Fin-de-cycle Bicyclists." Price* as wma1. Every Performance C-omplete. IMPORTANT NOTICE! On DECEMBER 30th, the week following Xmas We-ck, the. Business of the Empire will be temporarily TRANSFERRED to the PHILHARMONIC-HALL, to admit of the Completion jOf the New Empire Buildings, which are already far advanced. STOLL'S jp AN OPTICON, PHILHARMONIC FFIALL AND BUILDINGS, ST. MAJBY-STREET. THIS W&EK ONLY.-STOLL AND SON'S TIi!JP> ANNl'Af. CHRISTMAS CARNrVAL, A colossal con-rntiou 4 romicalitifs and curiosities. THE ADVERTISEMENTS ARE A TRUE INDEX TO THE ENTERTAIN'- MINI'S. MISREPRESENTAL'ION AND VIOLENT EXAGGERATION ARE; NOT SET AS TRAPS FOR TUB PUBLIC GIGANTIC XM AS j beautifully illuminated bv EXAGGERATION ARE; NOT SET AS TRAPS FOR TUB PUBLIC EXAGGERATION ARE; NOT SET AS TRAPS FOR TUB PUBLIC GIGANTIC XM AS j beautifully illuminated bv elt< tri"-ty l.v C» T»ro«.V ociir-iniT' r)0"i PKKSKNW of some intrinsic value, TO BE GIVEN AWAY to the FIRST 500 CHILDREN entering the Carnival on Friday next, the dav after Boxing Dav I ADMISSION TO THE CARNIVAL- SIXPENCE. Open All Dav from 10.30 a.m. to Eleven p.m. THIS WEEK ONLY. DURING THE HOLIDAYS W. JJANTER AND SON'S RENOWNED WORLD'S FAIR, TUDOR-ROAD, NEAR WOOD STREET BRIDGE (One minute's walk from St. Miry-street), WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY. ADMISSION FREE. ADMISSION FREE. e49T4 NEWPORT. THE JgMPIRE. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. Special Engagament of the Celebrated LADY MANSEL, Burlesque Actress. Vocalist, and Dancer. DAN KKNNEDY and LOTTIE ALLEN, Comedians. MARIE DEVOY, Songstress and Dancer. Mr. HARRY CARSDALE, the Farmyard Mimic and Imitator of all Sounds Heard in Daily Life. The Humorous Yanks, the MILLS—PHIL and H ATT IE, from the Palace Theatre, London. VICTORIA THEATRE, NEWPORT- Mr. MAURICB E. BANDMANN'S ORIGINAL (No. 1) LONDON COMPANY, IN THE GREAT PLAY BY WILSON BARRETT, "THE MANXMAN." COMMENCING MONDAY, DECEMBER 30th, FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY, AND ONE GRAND MORNING PERFORMANCE, NEW YEAR'S DAY, at Two o'clock. lime and Prices as usual. 42049 PONTYPRIDD. R )YAL CLARE NO* THEATRE, JL? PONTYPRIDD. Proprietors Messrs. TRENCHARD and JONES. Enormous Reception of the Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, Hundreds turned away on Boxing Night! The Proprietors will feel obliged if their Patrons in Pontypridd and the Rhcndda will he kind enougu to apply as early as possible for Seats, as the Panto- mime cannot be prolonged after Saturday, January 4. Afternoon Performance Saturday, December 28th, at 2.30. Children Half-price to Pit and Circles Booking Office, Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's Music Warehouse, Taff-street. Prices as usual. 141689 ELECTION ADDRESSES. CARDIFF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen, Ftn 21 years the Unsectarian Party have sought to secure for the "People's Schools"' in this Borough the highest efficiency, with the result that you have the most successful and best equipped schools in the Empire. During the past year the average attendance grants in 41 departments amounted to jB12,675 9s Id. The maximum amount obtainabfe was B12,769 Os 7d. The amount obtainable was only B95 lis 6d more than wan actually obtained, while eighty-six per cent. of ou: boys' and girls' schools secured the fuE grant of 2CK 6d, and one hundred per cent, of tlie infante' schools obtained the full grant of 17s. We appeal to you with confidence not to adlow these schools, so efficient, which are for all cia«es, to be captured for the benefit of any sect. Such a policy has invariably been disastrous to the schools, and ultimately more costly to the ratepayers. Having found the Denominational schools already in existence, we have carefully refrained from attempting to injure them in any way, but have strenuously opposed the proposal to endow any such schools from local rates, wh"eh would be the imposi- tion of another Church rate in a new form The deaf and dumb are trained, the blind are taught by the most approved methods, and the means adopted by the Board for dealing with truants are securing most satisfactory results Tlie children are daily instructed in the Word of God, but dogmatic teaching is not allowed. Through the direct representation os our Board a Day Training College oil a large scale for Teacheis has been established in Cardiff, receiving nearly £ 2,500 per annum in scholarships from the Government. To secure the full benefit of the institution the Board are now building a Day Central School for Pupil Teachers for Board and Denominations! Teachers alike. Such haa been our policy in the jw*t. To continue the same Is our aim in the future. We, therefore, urge you to return us, and thereby secure continued efficiency and freedom from all Sectarianism in vour Public Schools. We are, Yours obedientiv JOHN OORY. S. KATHERINE JONES. W. T EDWARDS. TOM TAYLOR. DAVID JONES. THOMAS WALLACE. JOIIN MORGAN JONES. liKWIS WILLIAMS. LjWber 1895. »41967 1 ft

The Trail Left by Christmas

E33,000 WORTH OF PLUNDER MR. STOKES KILLED TO OBTAIN HIS WEALTH. The "Times" correspondent at Berlin tele- graphs:—The "Berliner Tageblatt" has pub- lished three interesting letters from Herr Eugen c Wolf, its special correspondent in East Africa, which supjplement in some particulars the pre- vious accounts of the Stokes affair. Herr Wolf himself examined1 a number of natives belong- ing to the Stokes caravan, and their state- ments entirely corroborate the version which induced the "North German Gazette" itself some time ago to describe the hanging of Mr. Stokes as a "rauibmord"—a murder committed for the sake of plunder. According to the evidence of these natives, whom Mr. Stokes had left behind with the greater part of his effects at Wampane. a Belgian officer came to them one day stating that Mr. Stokes had gone back to Europe, and that he was com- missioned by Mr. Stokes to take over his ivory and other goods. The head native asked the Belgian if he had a letter from Mr. Stokes to that effect, but the Belgian replied that a white man did not need a letter to confirm what he had to tell a black man, and at once caused the head native and twenty others to be seized and bound, while his own men took possession of all Mr. Stokes's goods. They broke open every ease, and the Belgian officer himself overhauled Mr. Stokes's trunks and put on his clothes. Herr Wolf makes a careful tabulation of the value of the different itc-ins oi plunder loU ivory and other gootb ca.rneu away by the Belgians, and domes to the con- clusion that the total value cannot be estimated at less than 665,709 marks, or, roughly, £ 33,000 sterling. Herr Wolf speaks very favourably of Mr. Stokes's character from personal know- ledge. He was not, however, he says, sur- prised at the fate which overtook Mr. Stokes, for the authorities of the Congo States have for years past been given to high-handed action. He quotes especially the behaviour of an officer called Toback, to which he directed the after*. tion of the German Foreign Office as far. back as 1891. -??-?-

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. SECOND GLAMORGAN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY BALL. The annual ball under the auspices of the sergeants' mess of the 2nd Glamorgan Volun- teer Artillery was held at the Park-liall, Car- diff, on Friday evening. The arrangements, as urual, were excellent, and the hilarity and general good feeling evinced between the officers throughout the evening was remark- able. From the moment when Colonel Fisher 1 led the way in the first dance with Mrs. Atwill until the O"uests separated in the early hours of this (Saturday) morning everything went well, and a word of praise on this account should be given to Sergeant R. A. Richards, the hon. secretary, who. with the committee, had charge of the arrangements. Amongst the officers present were Colonel H. O. Fisher, Captain- adiutant Dent. R.A., Major Jones. Captains Stanybraec. Shepherd, R. Ingram, INI. Ingram, Brain, Cooke, and Ensor, Lieutenants Tweedy. Bradley, RovIe. and Vivi->n. Qua.rterma=t<"r Newman (of the Submarine Miners), Lieutenant Jayne (of the South Wales Borderers), and Lieutenants Hooper, Caple, and Newman (of the Submarine Miners). To the strains of a p.ixed band, under the leadership of Mr. Paul Draperi bandmaster of the 2nd Glamorgan, a well arranged programme was gone through- ?-

A RADICAL VICTORY. POLITICAL FOOTBALL AT CARDIFF. A Rugby football match was played on the Tanyard-road Ground, Cardiff, on Friday, between teams picked from the members of the Giangetown Liberal and Conservative Clubs, the proceeds being in aid of local charities. The teams were as follows :—Liberals Back, J. •Tones; three-quarter backs, W. Flynn, A. ilapltson, W. James, a.nd C. M'Carthy; half- backs, W. Jackson and G. W. Parsons; for- wards, T. M'Carthy, C. Harrison, J Taylor, J. Coleman, C. R. Harding, A. E. Harding, F. Cornish, and J. Palmer. Conservatives Back, B. Smith; three-quarter backs, G. Dunn, H. Young, G. Salmoni. and J. Evans; half-backs, F. Smith and C. Fisher; forwards, W. Vokes, J. Spavin, S. Lloyd, T. Partridge, G. Lloyd, J. Harvey, J. Lee, and R. Brind. The game, which was a purely forward one, resulted in a victory for the Liberals by a try and four minors t.1 a minor. Mr. W. T. Morgan proved an efficient referee.

LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. At Oardiff Police-court on Friday morning Arnold Alexander was sent to gaol for a month for aissault.ing a -police-constable on Boxing Night. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—A Choice Assortment of Ladi»<i' and Children's Aprons, Pinafores. Dresses, Collarettes, Bows, 'Res, Gloves, Silk Handkerchiefs; also Ladies' and Children's Millinery, stylish and at moderate prices Coats and Pelisses in all the newest shapes and colours; Consr-ts, Underclothing, etc., etc. An inspection solicited.—Mrs WiKiams. 25. Rovail Arcade. e4943 LINEN LAUNDERED,. Curta:ns Cleaned. Carpets Beaten, Windows Cleaned. R-ed Crone Vans and Ladder. Trucks to all parts daily.—Cardiff Steam laundry, Oar-pet and Window (Meaning Company (Limited), Minnj'-street. Cathays, Cardiff. Send Post- eard. e39609 ?.?-

DRUNKENNESS or the LIQUOR HABIT positively CURED by administering DR. HAINES'S GOLDEN SPECIFIC." It is a powder, which can be given in beer, coffee, or tea, or in food, without the knowledge of the patient. It. is harmless, and will effect a permanent and speedy cure. whether the iratient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Is has been given in thousands of cases, and in every instance a perfect cure has followed. It never fails. The system, once impregnated with the specific, it, becomes an utter impossibility for the "quor appetite to exist 30 page book of particulars on receipt of nostage stamp. Can he had of Hicks and 01., 38. Duke-street, Queen-street, and Paradise-row ;Duck and Sons. St. John'g-square, Cardiff. Trade supplied by Lynch and Co. (Limited), London. Thousai ls of Children die annually from that terrible disease, CROUP All may'be saved bv givi"g them Mortimer's Croup Mixture in time. May b3 obtained of all cheauats at Is. lid. per bottle. [34469

POISONED WITH CARBOLIC. SAD DEATH OF A WELSH LADY. An inquest was held at Bryntirion Hall on Friday (beforb Mr. Simon, dc*puty-coroner) touching the death of Mrs. Bmcroft. wife of Mr. W. G. Bancroft.—Police-constable Wil- liams said he was summoned to Bryntirion Hall, a;nd found Mrs. Bancroft dead in her bed- room. There was a strong smell of carbolic acid in the room —Mr. Bancroft said he found his wife dead in bed- She had on the previous night complained of headache and nervousness. No unpleasantness had occurred, and he never saw the carbolic acid bottle before- His wife had previously attempted td take her life.—Dr. Williams said be had attended Mrs. Bancroft professionally. She was of an exceedingly ner- vous temperament, and had spoken to him of suicide. He advised her to tell her bus- band when these fits cau.e on. The deceased lady must have taken a. great gulp of carbolic acid, and some of it got into her windpipe, causing immediate death. The act was, evi- dently, due to a Fudden resolution.—The jury returned a verdict of "Committed suicide while temporarily insane," and added a rider that carbolic acid and similar poisons should not be sold without proper restrictions. -J! .7

SKATING ACCIDENT. NARROW ESCAPE OF A PRIN- CESS. A Reuter s telegram from Berlin on Friday says :—An alarming accident occurred this morning on the Griebrutz Zee, near Potsdam, on which Princess Frederick Leopold and Fraulein Von Colmar, a lady of the Court, were skating. The ice gave w-ay, and the Princess and her attendant fell through. A workman who happened to be on the bank hastened to the spot, and laid a piiunk over the hole in the ice. The ladies clung to the wood, but before they could be reached a man broke through the ice into the water. He was quickly rescued by his son, who ?ico assisted 'the Princess and Fraulein Von Colmar. Her Royal Highness and the lady in waiting ap- peared little the worse for their immersion, and were able to proceed to the neighbouring- castle of Neu Gleniche.

FATAL ICE ACCIDENTS. THREE LADS DROWNED WHILST SLIDING. While a number of lads were eliding- on a sheet of ice on Eiige Green. Golborne, on Friday, five of them were thrown into the water. One got out and ran for assistance, while another held on to the ice, and was eventually savisd. The other three—two of them brothers named Heald, and the other named Threlfall—were drowned. ?--

CHRISTMAS DAY. HOW IT IS CELEBRATED PH A WARSHIP. We have received the foKow;ri'g interesting letter from a member of her Majesty's ship Thunderer, now lying as guard-^hip at Pem- broke Dock, describing how Chr:«tmas Day was spent aboard. The writer says:—"Tlie proceedings started on Christmas Eve w:Th decorations of flags, evergreens, and pictures most tastefully disper-ed a'ong the de-is, which, coupled with the €lec:r:c light, had a most pleading effectt. Then came the making of the pud'd'ings, which a gaa'or is cow-tiered quite an adept at. The-e were boiled through- out the night. The materials were supnlied gratuitously by Mr. J. S. Rollings, of Pem- broke Dock, contractor fix the ship's canteen. On Christmas Day the usual Church service was conducted bv the cha.txa.in and a,r«propr,«.:e hymns sung. Then ca/me 'he jocvnditv. Tabhs were mewt enticingly spread with fruit and all manner of i?ood things and. to add to the crood ctheer, P-a-h man wa" presented by 'Mr..T. S. Rollings with a aua-t of beer. ;n addition to fruit, ham. &c. Captain Stanley T. IVsn Pitt, accompanied by Mrs. Dean Pi-fet. and a lady friend, and officers of the ship then visited each nips,, and were invited to partake of fruit. &c.. as they passed the several me-ses, with many expressions of goodwil' and convpl ment-s of the --ea-on Dinne- having hE en par- taken of, the remainder of the dav was most enioyablv spent in sin^ng, danc ng. and every evidence of merriment. It is regretted that, on account of the distance the ship is ly ng from the shore, invitations could not be issued to many friends, who would have had a very haiprpy time, and also tended to have given erven more life to the festive proceedings."

Christmas Tree at the Panopticon. There was a scene of "Teat animation at the Cardiff Panopticon on Friday, when DO less than 500 presents were given away to the first 500 children who visited this popular hal1 of varieties. The pre en-t-- consisted of the tovs (ranginc in value from 6d. to 2". 6d. each) which during the week formed the decorations of the magnificent and electrically-illuminated Christmas tree. This is the third annual Christmas tree provided at the Pan opr. icon, and the number of presents is increased every year. The carn'va.l itself, it may be mentioned, under Mr. Tetlow's able management, has been attended with immense success.

THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER- THOMPSON'S RUR.DOCK PII.I.S purify the faullest blood, and relieve every dispaee of Stomach, Liver, and Kidney*. Pnre Blood S(Vef' Health. Thou- sands have been cured by wonderful Pills where disease could be reached by any other medicine. Sold by aU Chemists, in boxes, Is. lid and 2-. 3d. each. Sent bv rail to anv address. e4050 Remember that the blood, whether pure or impure, circulates through the oxgunt of the human body- Lungs, Heart, Stomach. Kidneys. Brain. If it is laden with poisonous matter it spreads disease on its course "If the blood is diseased the body diseased." In cases of Scrofula, Scurry. Eczema, Bad Legs. Skin snd Blood Diseases. Pimules. and Seres of all kinds the effects of Clarke's Blood Mixture are marvellous Thousands of wonderful cures hare been effected bv it. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere at 2s. 9d. per bottle. Beware of worth lea imitaticns end substitute*. el330

BATLEY MURDERER VISITED BY HIS RELATIVES YESTERDAY. At Leeds Gaol on Friday Patrick Mor ley, the Batley wife murderer, was visited by his brother and sister and two of his distant rela- tives. Morlev, though much moved by the interview, conversed freely, and was quite pre- pared to faoe death, feeling sure that he had been forgiven. He expressed himself full of hope as regarded the next world, and said he had never before experienced such comfort as he had while attending to the ministrations of Father Heaesing and the prison chaplains. The execution is fixed for Tuesday next, at nine in the morning

THE DEATH OF M. LEBAUDY. EXPLANATIONS BY THE FRENCH WAR MINISTER*. A Reiitcr s Paris telegram on Friday says :— In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Berry, of the Right, addressed a question tc M. Oava^Lac (Min-i^ter for War) regarding the ing death of M. Max Le.baudy and the rigorous treatment to which he was stated to have been subjected.—M. Cavaignac protected against the statemei.ts which had been made, and declared that M. Lebaudy had been, granted various in- digencies. RegajxMng the campaign started in the newspapers in connection with M. *rebaudy'o deaibh, he said he would bring the master to the notice of the Minisiier of Justice.

APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC. HELP THE SUFFERERS BY THE LIFEBOAT DISASTER. To the Editor of the "Evening Express." S'r'—:V"other great disaster has befallen the lifeboat serv-ioe, second only in its calamitous reenlts to that which occurred here on the nurhrt of December 9, 18S6. I feel every con- fidence that the same prompt and generous liberality which was then displayed by the British public, and which resulted in adequate provision being made for the widows and Ail- dren of the 26 brave iifeb^aituiBn who lost their nves on that memorable o ocas ion, will be ex- tended in like manner to tiho&e who have been bereaved by the terrible disaster .to the Kings- town lifeboat on Tuesday lafit. It is impos- sible at present to sav how thw disaster lias occurred, but when advocating the claims of the lifeboat-men, as I have done in most of the large cities and towns of the country. I ha.ve frequently pointed out that, although every- thing has been done for their safety that science and experience can devise, no lifeboat has ever bepn built, or is eves* likely to be built, which will be proof a^jainst all the contingencies and terrible risks that have to lie faced bv these intrepid men, who are ever ready to go to the rescue of tho?° in peril on the sea. Notwith- standing the marked success of the Lifeboat Saturday movement, which has not only done nHwh to supply the urgently-needed increase of annual inrerne that was rieoeesarv to carry on this gTeat life-saving service efficiently, but which ha* aJso enabled the committee of the Lifeboat Institution to increase the remunera- tion of the lifeboatmen and double the small grants to the widows of men who lose their lives in the service, until this movement is Generally adopted a disaster of such magnitude as this to the Kingstown lifeboat crew can only be adequately dealt with by a snecial auxiliary fund, and from the experience I gained in 1886 I am convinced that, if subscription lists are promptly opemtd. and the same valuable help as was then rendered bv the press is again given, success will be assured. While deeply sym- pathising with all who have been bereaved through the terrible gales, which have caused so much loss of life among our seafaring popu- lation this year, it should always be borne in n<i"r' that the widows and children of men vho voluntarily face fearful dangers to succour those in peril have a paramount claim on the generosity of the nation. Until subscription lists are opened I sbali be glad to receive con- ts ibutions on behalf of the families of the Kingston lifeboatmen who have lost their lives. —I am, &c., CHARLES W. MACARA. Ardmore, St. Anne's-on-the-Sea, Dec. 2b. LETTER FROM A LOCAL CAPTAIN. To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Sir,—Doubtless everybody has bv this time, read or heard of the fearful calamity which occurred at Kingstown on Christmas Eve, when a lifeboat crew of fifteen men, in making a gallant attempt to rescue the crew of a Russian barque in distress, lost their lives, and left behind them tl.irwer. widows and 34 children totally unprovided for. Believing, as I do, that everyone must be touched bv such a story of the perils of the eea, I write to suggest that a committee should at once be called together in our great sea-port town of Cardiff with a view of deciding upon the best means of tendering some assistance to the families who have suffered so awfully sudden a blow at a time when t-he world is giving itself up to gladness.—I am, &c., J /r (Captain) W. OWEN. Cardiff, Dec. 27.

-? LOCAL WEDDING. HA YMAN -GRAY -HARDY. On Thursday morning the nuptials were solemmsed of Mr. Percy Hayman-Gray, of the town-clerk's department, Cardiff, and Miss Ellen (Nellie) Hardy, eldest daughter of Conn- cillor Hardy, of Swanage, Dorset. The cere- mony teok place at the Swanage Congregational Ohuroh, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. T. R. Steer. The bride, who wore a very charming grey travelling costume, was given away by her father, and Miss Minnie Hardy was bridemaid. whilst Mr. George Bussell. of Pristol, acted as best man. There were a large number of relatives and friends present. The presents were numerous, and included a gift of a marble timepiece from the members of the Swanape Branch of the Y.P S C.E of which Miss Hardy was vice-president, and also a handsome clock from the bridegroom's brother officials. Later on in the day the newly-wedded couple left, en route for London, where the honeymoon will be spent.

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Shot Through the Heart A FIERCE BATTLE IN A SPEAK-EASY. Italian Miners Make War on an Ordev to Stop a Song and Mur- der Follows. Luigo Frnttini was shot through the heart. and in the head ailld his skull was battered in during a ferocious fight in a speak-easv. A number of others were beaten and cut. Two men arc in gaol on a charge of murder. The fight was the result of a vendetta between Sicilians and Neapolitans. All the participantl are Italians. Most of them are employed as coal miners in Heidelberg, a lirtle mining town in Scott township, America. The figlit occurred in the house of Mrs. Ra.cl1til Soulman, a two-storey frame structure. Mr*. SouJman is a German, but had a. number of Italians lodging with her. She occupied the upptairs past of the house, and rented the base- ment to Joseph Sunders and another man, whose tiame has not been learned. Sunders is an Italian, and works as a travelling tinker. For many months he and his companion, alao an Italian, have been running a speak-eaey in their basement quarters. They made it a rule to admit only close acquaintances, or peoplf of their own race. and so escaped prosecution. On Saturday night of last week there was f party in rhe speak-ea-*y. About fifteet men and tiiree or four women wet* present. An accordion and hand-organ hai been procured, and they started in for a night of drinking and dancdng. The feeling between the two factions of Italians, both of which were represented, did not make a show until the wine furnished had been flowing for some time. John Genta, a miner, commenced to sing. He was told by one of the opposing faction to shut up. Genta refused to stop. Frattini then said he boarded in the house, and G-enta could not sing. There were more words, and the two men grappled. That started a general fight. Bottles and glasses were used for weapons, and in an instant a battle vms raging. Gents aisd Frattini, locked in each other's arms, reeled out of tiie door into the yard. Peter Spotti, another boarder in the same house, followed the pair into bhe yard, according to his own story, to separate theory Before he reached them someone from behinf struck him over the head with z bottle, knocking him down. The fight was still going on when Spotti regained his feet. He stag- gered around the house, and up the front steps, leading to the second floor, on to the porch. While there, he says, Spotti saw Frattini on the second or third step. Not five feet distant was Genta, with a revolver. Three shots were fired by Genta in nuick succession, and Frat- tini fell. Genta then ran, and the fight WM over. Those who did not have wounds of their own to attend to earned Frattini back into the basement. One bullet, as the per- mortem examination afterwards showed, had struck him in the left side, and passed up- ward and through hds heart. Another hit him 0*1 tl:" ,ht t^rripV, and, ,].).ciT\?. •'tp-ttv* out a short dietanoe abotFB. The tap of his head had been battered in as if with bottles. With all these wounds the injured' man lived for nearly an hour. It was ten o'clock when the shooting occurred, and nearly- mid night before word of the murder reached Carnegie, the nearest, place to find an offioer. Constables Forter and StreiteDbergel- and Jus- tice of the Peace M'Millan started to inveeta- gat? the matter. They took with them Drs. Anderson and Rustler. Frattini was beyond aid, but the doctors were kept busy sewing up cuts. The officers worked all night and trade a number of arrests. Among their pri- soners were John Genta, Bruno Carlos, Joeepip Campasoaro, Peter Vagliona, and Stefamc Aretto. All these men were taken from thei beds and all had outs and bruises on tbei heads. Carlos was the worst injured. Hi scalp was cut open and his cheek laid opet to the bone for several inches. Peter Spott also had his scalp cut open. In addition tc those named a brother of Spotti was cut arrosi the top of his head, on the forehead and temple and the side of his head. In Genta.'s trunk, at his boarding-house, tht officers found a revolver with three empty chambers. It looked as if recently used. A revolver was also found in Vagliona's trunk It did not look as if .used lately. In th< morning Deputy-ooroners Donley and KOtØ low and Deputy-district Attorney John 8. Robb, jun., who is Aurgase ait Carnegie, took a hand in the ca*e, mnd an inquest was com- menced. Daylight showed the officials quite a t-cene in the speak-easy. Broken bottle* and glasses covered the floor, and blood stain* smeared the walls and nearly every articis in the room. Outeide tha trampled and blood-stained ground showed signe of a ter- rible struggle. In the cellar .used IV Sunders seven barrels of grape wine waM found. Sunders and his partner could not b2 found. They had returned to the houst early in the morn;ng. after the constables had been there, packed their satchels, and de- parted. At the inquest conflicting storie8 were told. Genta denied doing the shoo*- intr. It was decided to hold him, with Joseph Compascaro, Bruno Carlos, Peter Vagliona, and Stefano Arivto. for murder pending the conclusion of the inquest. Frattini, the mur- dered man. was a miner, 26 years old, and single. He went to America three years ago,

THE CORK FLOODS. The bodies of Iliree of the five ptrstMi' believed to have been swept awmy by the floods in Cork have been recovered—Kate Lambtr-t, hawker, Tip- peraxy; Edward Regan, flax-dresser, Bel- fast and Michael M'Carthy, pawnbroker'# assistant. All were wayfarers, and not resi- dents of the localities affected by the flood*. On the bodiee of the latter were found bottles of whisky. At the inquest on Friday Terdi088 of "Accidental drowning" v. ere returned. The roads in the city and county have been badly torn up, bridges swept away, and considerable damage done to property.

AN UNFORTUNATE WEDDING. Whilst a wedding parry was being driven fe. Coryton Railway Station, near Plymouth. c't. Thursday night, one of the horeee boflied down a hill and the occupants were thrown out. The driver. William Cox, received serious ittternai injuries. He is in a critical condition. Mr. T. H. Cranch, the registrar, of Tavistock, Was badly cut on the face. and Mr. and Mrs, Lin- tern. the bridegroom and bride, were much bruised, amd sustained slight wound*. ?--

A funeral from a theatre was one of the incongruous sights I came across thie afternoon. It- w-as at the Strand Theatre that- the mourning coaches, behind a funeral car Literally buried under costly -wreaths of white flowers, were taking up mourners. The funeral was that of one of the Swanborough familv. whose name was connected for many years with the palmiest days of the Strand's fame. A great string of carriages showed how revered Wle name still is. Members of the Strand company and other mmmers who would be mourners joined the cortege art the thea-t-re. As woiuau nwir.ed Margaret Worsall. of Feel-street, Cardiff, was stepping from au omni- bus while it was in motion in Portmanmoor- load on Friday evening, she fell and sustained a fracture of the leg. She wa* to the infirmary, where she was detained.