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ONE FARTHING PER WORD PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Advertisements can be inserted under the following headings at a Farthing per Word. Name and address counted, and odd farth- iap not charged. Three consecutive insertions for one and a half times the price of one. Six consecutive insertions for twioe the price of one. Thus — Words. Once. Three times. Six time6. 12 34 4 £ d bd. 18 4kl b^d 9d. 24 fcd.' 9d b. This &?ale does not apply to trade advertise- ments or public notices. Stamps may bo sent in payment, half-penny stamps preferably. Cheques, Postal and Post-office 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 Postmaster? are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initial* or Fictitious N-twes at apy PDst-cflice. Letters ad- dressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must hear the addreas of the advertiser or one of the cfficet of the Western Mail. UiiSl-

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. CMHFFt'FES —On Sunday, 15th inst., at Manordeifl iootorv. the wife of the Rev. B. Parry OriSifchs, ot a daughter. HOOD.—On December 12th. at Nolcon Court, Bridg- IÐd, Mrs. Archibald Hood, of a son. DEATHS. EBWARDS.—On Sunday, the 15tb inst., at PantyR- •swen Farm, Newbridfre, Mon., Dinah Edwards, toe widow of the late Will;am Edwards, in her 70th year. Funeral (private) on Thursday, the 19th inst. to be buried at Beulah, Newbridge. No wreaths. HAINES.—On December 13th, at Bank House, Rifca. after a Ion? illness, Joseph Jones Haines, aged 41 years. Will be interred in Eisea Cemetery this day (Wednesday), at Three p m. JONES.—On Sunday, 15th inst., at the residence of her son in-U'W, the Rev. W. Evans, Cross revs, Mrs. Ann Jones, of Oakland House, L'an^unider, widow (,f the kite Mr. Joshua Jones, Timber Mer- cha.nt, in her 76th year. Public Funeral, Oil Friday. leaving Cross Keys hy the 8.44 a.m. train for Abergavenny, arriving at Llangunider about one p.m. No "wreaths. Friends please accept this, the only, intimation. MORGAN.—Monday, Thomas Morgan, Cattle Dealer, Tynewydd, Trecynon, aged 65. Publ-i'; Funcral Thursday, starting by road to Coychurch, via Pontypridd. Nuie o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation. SNELL.-ún Tuesday, the 17th, Ann, the beloved wife of W. Snell. permanent way inspector, Caer- philly, aged 61 Funeral at three p.m., Friday next, at St. Martin's, Caerphilly. No wreaths. WAIT.ES.—At 13, Tankerville-terrace, Newcostle-on- Tyne. Edmund Frederick Wailea, of the Firm of Wa:lec. Dove, end Oo., rawed peacefully away at i 4.13 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17th. ——————

DANCING. Dtncing Taught Select Classes Every Even;ng.-2, <JiiStle-road, corner Newport-read. e8662z23 BICYCLES. New Cycle Lock, with Key, Post Free Six Stamps; Reoaire, Plating, and Stove Enamelling promptly and cheaply at trade prices; no job too diificu'.t, none. too small.—Morris Bros., Pontypridd. el947 MATRIMONIAL. Medical Gentleman, bachelor, 38 years old, prac- tising in country, within easy distance of large town, Would L'ke to Correspond with a Lady of Means, Desiring Marriage.—Strict honour assured.—D 62, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1397,18 SECOND-HAND FURNITURE. -9?7 Grand Old Spanish Mahogany Dining-room Suite, comprising Table, 12ft by 4ift., 4 extra insertions double patent screw: Sideboard, 6ft.: Suite in 8 tk Plush, real Turkey Oirpet, 16ft. bv 12ft.. from the residence of the late Sir George Elliot; splendid lot-, together or separate; ba.rpuaa.—Ede' t Old Curiosity Shop, Newport. e8545z!8 i—6—wiiwnw—iwi^ww——w——— LOST AND FOUND. Lost, on Sunday Evening, between Wesley Sunday School, Charles-street, and No. 40, Charles-street, Car- diff, a Purse, containing coin.—Finder will he suit- ably rewarded on taking same to Cardiff CentraJ Police-station. e8664):23 Lest, between St. John's square and the Western Mail Offices, on Thursday niomii'g, the Top of a Gold Pin. inlaid with a peart finder rewarded.—Apply S. Jenkins, 33 Treherbeit-street, C'afchavs, Cardiff. —am—— 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, Cardiff. e4550 RE MONEY BORROWING. I Messrs. WALLACE and CO.. 98, QUEEN STREET. CARDIFF, Make Monetary Advances to all Classes at the lowest rate, of interest. Surebies are not necessary. Harmful and objectionable inquiries are not made. All transactions conducted in a business-like and equitable manner. N.B.—Entrance first door at side. e8304d MISCELLANEOUS. What very bad weather for the family washing day. Cannot gret the clothes dry. Try Spencer's 298. 6d. Wringer and Mangle; it will soon remedy this great inronvenierice -Srencer's, St. John's-square, Car- diff. e4916 Xmas Novelties for our Boys and G;r'.i! at Spencer's Bnhv Carriage Warehouse, 81. John's-square, Oar- diff. e4916 What more useful Xmas Present, than one of Spencer's N"w High Arm Hand Sewing- Machines, with walnut cover and full set of appliances, for -22 18s. 6d. cash? Money returned if not approved Best value in Sewing Machines.—Spencer's Domestic Machine Depot, St. John's-square, Cardiff. e4916 Is Your Watch"Wrong ? The Bert and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, Ensrli^h or Foreign. is 38. Castle Arcade fthird shop from Castle-street), bv James Keir. for ten years with Mr. Spiridion. Clocks and Mnsio Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4202 APARTMENTS. APARTMENTS T9 LET. lodgings for Two RefpectaMe Men: sitting-room, bath, close to trams; or would let cne, two. or three rooms; terms motivate.-172, Craddoek-street, Riverside. e8660721 Two or Three Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms to T/pt; every convenience; trams pass door Apr'y 349, Cowbridge-road, Canton. e8570rJ> Wanted, by a Gentleman, lodpinfa or Apartments. —Address D. 66, "Evening Express." Cardiff. 721 Respectable Apartments, with use of piano, Wanted bv Young Man.—Apply, stating terms. Sc., to D 11, Express Office, Cardiff. c43?7 Two Gentlemen; front sitting room, two bedrooms, bathroom, piano.—Apply Chorley House, Bradenbani-place, Penarth. 26QJI24 ~33t—Chliries-sttect-. Cardiff.—First-class Apartments Now vacant: grwl cooking aDd attendance; liath- icrm no children; near PtiLtyoLa, trump. 180x23 First-class-Apartments Vacant.—4, Fitzalan-ro«wi, Roath. Cardiff. ? ? 157*18 30 Glvnrhon(tlaTsbreet, CJanilff.—W'ell-ftirnished Front Apartments; baths; near town, college, sta- tions good cooking and attendance; no children. Terms moderate. 142z21 T.adv Offered Comfortable Home (Aberyst.with) in Return for One Hour's Duilv Tuition and Small Weekly Payment.— D 61, Western Mail. Cardiff. f»2l_ V/el 1 furaished Apartment* to Let in Dumfries- place hot and cold bath.—Address D 51. Western Mail, Cardiff. 16,19 Comfortable Furnished Apartments; ruititble for one or two men terms moderate.—Apply 121, Jting's- road, Canton, Cardiff. 4961glB Well-turnished Sittinf-room, One or Two Bedrooms; hot and oold bath; good cooking and attendance.— _Clo»e to_U'wn. 4939zl8 -roo-, Superior Front IJitjUug-room, with Bed and Bath Boom ta suite; convenient to station and town; jnodasate tenet.—TO, Olynrhoadda stmt, Car- > 'flc. 4880d MAN AND WIFE. Situation Wanied by Mr.rried Couple wife as cook bufcbi'ud, gardener or place of tn.st; good referances. —Address, Bradshaw, Arlingto j, Fairford, Gloucester- sfere- «'8655z21 PERSONAL. NOTICE I—The Old, Original Cardiff Punch and Judy Show has been patronised by the Marquess of Bute. Attmldr. all Christmas Parties, Schools, &c, &c., accompanied by clever dog Toby. —Address 25, Grtcc street. Canton, Cardiff. e8 £ S8z21 PARTNERSHIP. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allcwed to Deliver letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious names at any Post-offlce. Letters addressed to initials or fictitious names must bear the address nf the advertiser or one of the offices of of the "Western Alsil." Sleeping Partner Required in Old-established Brewery, in rising district; capital, jSl,500 to E2.000 principals only treated with, when every investigation will be invited.—Acply, in first instance, to D 63, < Western Mail, Cardiff. 140z21 SCHOLASTIC Wanted. Master or Mistress for Abereyoh Mixed School; salcrv B40 and half the grants.—Apply Rector, Manordein. Beneath. 41892 Abertillery National School)!.—Wanted jmmpdiately, Asaistant-Mir,trass; Standard II.; Churchwoman; Art. 68, £ 30! cx-P.T., £ 40.—Apply Vicar. 5000x19 Frencth Lessons, Elocution and Literature, by Parisian Gentleman; any time; terms moierale; proficiency guaranteed.—Monsieur Jaittscn, 27. Fit z- hapion-emhankment, Cardiff. 243z24 I DRESSMAKERS. Dressmaking.—Waited. Improvers and Apprentices at once.—Mrs. Roe. 13, Newport-road, Cardiff. ezl8 Dressmakerc.—Wanted immediately, thoroughly ex- perienced Bodice Hands; outdoor; none but compe- tent workers required.—Apply, personally, Samuel Hal!, High-street, Cardiff. 69z29 MUliner.—Wanted, in Janua-ry, an experiencFd, stylish Milliner for a Good-class Trade; also to Assist in the Showroom.—Apply to D. C. Jones, 7, Oaotle- square, Swansea. 84z20 Wanted, Milliner: able to serve.—Humphreys, 187, Penarth-road, Cardiff. 4981zl9 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. Four Seats, with Backs, reach over 40ft.; bargain for cash.—Apply 349, Oowbridge-road, Cardiff. ez20 Christmas Otrdt)—Ijateet Dttcgna at Mi's Morgan's, Stationer, close bridge, James-street, Docks, Car- diff. e8647zl9 Gentleman Wishes to Dispose of his thoroughly good Dress Coat and Vest, having got too stout for same.— D 41, Express Office, Cardiff. e8644zl8 1,000 Business Cards. Memorandums, or Billheads, 3e.; 10,000 Useful Handbills, 8s. 6d. samples free.— Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, Bris- tol. e4419 BED QlITLTS, BED QUILTS. Direct from the Manufacturer; Handsome Designs, Fast Colours. Largest size, suitable for the Oottasre or the Man- sion. Everyone should see these beautiful Quiits. Only 2s each. Carriage paid on two or more.— Dawson's, 229, Collyhunst, Manchester.—Plea-e men- tJion this paper.e8649z26 MUSICAL. Grand toned Old Violin (dated 1721), case, and bow, worth £ 10; take £ 5; also splendid banjo in case, suitable for Christmas present;.—12, Rydtr-ati-e-it, Canton, Ca.nliff. e8656z21 Melodeons.—A selection of First-class Instruments warranted; from 5s to 21s. —Keir, 38, Castle Arcade. p8659x26 An experienced Lady Teacher Has Vacancies for Two or Three Pupils.—Address, 108, Pembroke-road, Canton. e3587z24 Piono; spfcndid iron-framed Upright Grand; must be sold at once; ch&ip for oash.—Apply 54, Partridge- road. Cardiff. e8663z23 Organist and Choirmaster.—Appointment Desired in Cardiff or Neighbourhood; highest testimonials; thercrgh Cb .irchman College of Organists' Diploma. —Ar'plv D 58, Western Mail, Cardiff. 135z13 Msjidoiine (Italian Model), fitted with Machine Head, Eight Wire Strings, in case; complete, 24s.; approval anywhere.—D 67, Western Mail, Cardiff. 176723 HOUSE-KEEPERS. Mother's Help or refined Nurse for Two Small Chil- di-tii owa rooms to keep clean.—Address M 10, Western Mail Office, Swaiisox. 234zlg Wanted, a Working Housekeeper, Without Encum- brance, for Medical Man (Bachelor); Work Found for Husband.—Apply D 61, Western Mail, Car- diff. 138zl8 Wanted, Working Housekeeper, Gentleman, two children comfortable home.—State age, salary, and experience, to D 40, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4940zl8 Widow Wants S'tuaUon aa Housekeeper thoroughly experienced; economical; excellent cook, needle- woman, and laundress: can furnish owa rooms, references.-D 76, Western Mail, Cardiff. 238z23 anted, Situation aa Housekeeper or Companion; aged 2G; good cook; thoroughly experienced; dis- engaged.—D 68, Western Mail. Cardiff. 182z23 Good Cook-Housekeeper Disengaged; thoroughly reliable; aged 45; well recommended.—Apply, first ir.stance, Mrs. Thomis, 4, Guildford-crescent, Car- diff. 154z21 Lady (42) Wan*s Situatien as Houeokeeper to Bachelor or Widower; good plair cook needlewoman excellent references.—§20. Oastle-road, Cardiff. z18 SHOP ASSISTANTS. Grocery and Provision Trade.—Wanted. an Apprentice; must know Welsh.—Apply Wm. Harris, 144. High-street, Merthyr. e8643zl8 Ironmongery.—Wanted, an Apprentice Furnishing end Colliery Trade splendid opportunity; outdoors.— Arthur Phillip". Blaino., Mon. 295z24 Drapery.—Wanted, fcv January 1st, an intelligent Boy as an Apprentice (Welsh)—J. Rees Evans, High- street, Swansea. 274z24 Green Fruit Salesman Wanted (Wholesale Trade), Cardiff; must have thorough knowledge of the trade and gocd references.—State saiary required D 80, Western Mail, Cardiff. 245z20 Wanted. Aseistant or good Junior, after Christinas, to Grocery Trade; must produce highest references; ri-liable pcracit liberally treated.—Enoch Davies. Tre- herbert. 223x23 Provision and Grocery.—Smart Juniors; used to quick cash trade.—Full particulars (outdoors) Cooper and Williams, The Kayes, Cardiff. 155zl8_ Wanted, Two smart Provision Salesmen-n.Î1(¡-Ól1ë Order Hand.—D. Rees rnd Co., Hayes Market. Car- diff. 41774 Grocery a.nd ProvMion Trade.—Wanted, an Appren- tice •. must krow Welsh.—Apply Wm. Han-is. 144, High-street, Merthyr. 49*7y.l3 an experienced Salesman, with knowledge of leather goods; able to speak Welsh. —Apply., stating wages and full par- ticulars, to B 10, Western Mail Office. Pwan- aea. 4353zl8 "<j CLE UK S AND MANAGERS. Wanted immediately, a Young Lady as Cashier, with knowledge of book-keeping.—Apply. L. B. Lewis, Morriston. ^243*24_ Law.—Wanted, an Engrossing and General Clerk.— Apply to Messrs. Thos. Phillips end Son, Solictors, Aberdare, giving reference and htaiaiig mior-v. [41895 Clerk.—Good General Wanted for Manufacturer's Office; accustomed to ledgers and correspondence; one with a knowledge of shorthand and coastwise shipping preferred, salary E80 per allnum.-Apply. stating age and fU" particulars. Welsh Tin plate trd Metal Stamping Company (Limited), Llaneliy. 253x20 Law. —Wanted, an experienced General Clerk; shorthand essential. -Apply, stating age, salary re- quired, and other particulars, to Gwiiym C..Tumes, Solic'tor. Merthyr "ydfil. '1890 A Swansea Firm Requires *v experienced Pitwcod Cll rk.-Apply. V. Western Mail. Swansea. K-OZ19 Store wid-Time Keeper~WanteT~for an EngTneering Works must be able to speak French.—Apply Box 17, Bute Docks Post-office, Cardiff 214g.23 Clerk or Traveller; good connection amongst coal merchants and consumers; fmall salary and com- mission on trade introducecl D 60. Western Mail, Cardiff. 137zl8 Wanted, a thoroughly practical Maupgr-ress for & Small Steam Laundry.—Applications, stating salary required and qualifications, to be sent to W. H. Cox, Secretary ,_Mina-street._Llanelly. 42y.20 Surveyors.—Wanted, an experienced Colliery Sur- veyor.—Apply, with particulars and references, to R. Bedlington, Esq., M.E., Gadlys House, Aber- da.re. ? _——— 46::20 Wanted, a well-educated Ycuth for Corn U Mer- chant's OfHee: knowledge of trade preferred.—Apply P. O., Box 31, Newport., MOD. 41763 Young Man (25) Wants Situation as Timekcetwr. Caretaker, Watchman, or Ary Place of Trust.—Apply Williams. 212, Carmarthen-road. Swansea. 2837.24 Experienced Accountant Desires Re-engagement; thoroughly conversant with financial business; good connection; highest references.—Apply E 35. Wes- tern Mail, Newport, Mom 291z24 Typewriting and Shorthand.—Lady Requires II. Situation at the End of January.—Address P F6, Western Mail, Cardiff. 293^20 Gentleman (23) Requires Situation as Clerk and French Correspoudent in Merchants or Shipping Offlee six vrare' excellent character.—Address D 83, Western Mail, Cardiff. 264z24 Timh-r or Builders' Merchants, &c.—Young Man (34), well up in above Lines, Requires Situation iu Clerk or Traveller, has good conneotion in Cardiff and Valleys, or Would Act as Builders' Clerk, well used to abstracting quantities, messuring all kinds of wcod jotnety. or ttoue work prime cost account, ijc.—D 74, Western Mail. CaMiff^ 2107.23 'Yc-' -t"i "Experlwioed Yowng Lady Book-keeper Requires Re- engagement Earlv in the Yetr butchers nrefei rod.- Clara, care of Mr. Moutton, 4, Church-street, Brighton. 24x20 fLcga5ement Wanted-by ~good~General Clerk (21 in Solicitor's or Auctioneer's Office; six j^eaia' re!« i reoc.O 38, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4S2lslS MEDICAL. Sciatica, Rheumatism, and Paralysis Curpd Expe- ditiously.—Houghton's Eiectro-Hydropathic Establish- ment, Stuart House, Edwards-terrace, Cardiff. e8001d Required, about 1st January, Situation as Dis- t penser with Medical Man Cardiff preferred; un- qualified; three years' il'apensing experience.—Jenkins, ( Llandyssul, Cardiganshire. -? 41908 J Wanted, Outdoor Qualified Assistant to Visit, Dis- ( pense, &c., in Colliery Practice, in Glamorgan.— Apply, giving references and salary required, to D 81, Western Mail, Cardiff. 265?.24 Assistantship Wanted; experienced in country and colliery practi -es; midwifery forceps well received; sober.—State terms Crcescastle, New Inn, Rhvd Lewis H.S.O. 'I22z21_ Nurses.—Medical, Surgical, snd Maternity Nurses Supplied.—Apply Nurses' Co-operation, 152. Newport- 1: read, Cardiff. Telegrams: "Prompt, Cardiff." 3678d 1 mmmmmmamm. r AGENTS, TRAVELLERS. A Wanted, Help.—Rei'able Men in every locality j (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 S10 per month, f and expenses up to 10s. 6d. per day. YOIl,'y deposited with bankers when started.—For particulars write to the World Medical Electric Company, Temple- S chambers, London, E.C. e4691 An Old-established Firm o< Manufacturers of Slips' J. Bottom Compositions Require Representative for i Cardiff. -Address D 84, Western Mail Office, Ca/r- d.ff._ 41900 Ex-Railway Booking Clerk Wanted, of busine=s | ability, to Introduce a Book of Reference amongst Railway Offiaals; splendid reP'u;>2r.tt\ve comniie- t eion to first-ciass man.—Apply Aiph, Western Mail, Svaiifea. 80z20 c Wanted, a pushing Young Man to Canvass Orders g from House to House in Paperhangings.—State wages, II Davies. Morgans, Cwmgorse, Gwaun-cae-gurwen. fz20 a High-ciass Wine Trade.—Traveller Required in January, having a sound connection with best private families in South Wales, to Represent an Old-estab- lished Firm must have knowledge of the trade, and I be able to show satisfactory returns; security and 1 urdenab'e references required.—To fave time, only those having filled similar post recently need apply, with terms and fulil particulars, to D 54, n Mail, Cardiff. 52z20 Agents Wanted Everywhere; salary B8 mon.nly t and commission; samples free.—Fuller, 9, Horace- j road, Forest Gate, Loudon. 4935zl8_ JC'ues arid Jones, Porth, have Vacancies for a Few a sniart Men (in the coming New Year), in South Walts j and Monmouthshire, as Canvassers for their Weil- 1 known Goods, viz., Watches, Clocks, Sewing Machines, r Family Bihics, Pianos, American Organs, and other s Useful Articles; liberal terms to capable men; good I refei-ences and security indispensable. 41690 Agency Wanted for Articles in Use-Among 1 Steamers splendid connection; references.—Agent, a care of Bevan, Newsagent, Milford Haven. 41853 Traveler Disengaged January—Hardware"Paints^ Oils, Colours; West of England or Wales; can in- fluence ironmongers, shipbuilders, collieries.—H., 1 Western Mail, Newport. 147z21 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. ? — ——————————————————————————— ,t SITUATIONS VACANT. -?- I Steam Laundry.—Wanted, Shirt, Body Lineii, and d Finery troncrs piecework best prices given.—Apply g Manager, W. E. Vaughivi and Co. (Limited), Llandaff- road, Cardiff. e8667z20 t -Wanted. Working Gardener; must be good vege- r table grower; wages 21s. a week, with house and a coal.—Mis. J. W. Brewer, Highlands, Llanrtough, c near Penarth Deck Station. 200z20 r Wanfixl, a Single Man (iudcors) as Gardener; must a have knowledge of farm work and he a good milker.— Apply, stating rge wage. and references, H. Kirk- S house, Brvnbedw, Tylers'"own, Pontypridd. lz23 Wanted, a Young Man to Take Care of Horse and 2 Trap and Make Himielf Generally Useful about the 1 House; wagts 20s. l,er week; one who understand kitchen gardening preferred.—Apply, at once, to Mr. f T. Roderick, Architect, Ashbrook House, Cliftcn- ( street. Al^rdarc. 41901 Wanted, Gardener thoroughly experienced wngle- haiided: in and out; state age, wages required, fomily, when free, references.-Apply D 77, Vi tstern Slail, Cardiff. 259z31 Wanted, Gardener; thoroughly experienced early and late forcinir. Wife, Dairy. Laundry. No young childiren. Experienced Groom also Required.— Isccetl, Ferryside. 23 Wanted, Youth, about 18, Take Care Morse and I Small Grrdeii. -Apply, stating age, references, and wages, M 9, Western Mail, Swansea. 163z18 Wanted, Night Porter; middle aged pensioner pre- i ferred -Apply, at once, to Mr. McBrvdc, Castle Hotel, Swansea. 41899 Wanted, Billiard Marker for the New Billiard c Saloon (iSvo Tables).—Apply, at once, to Mr. ] McBrvde. Cnstle Hotel. Swansea. 4189R Waiter (Second) Wanted, to Assist withrPIateT 2 indoors.—Apply to West gat 3 Hotel, Newport. Mon. I 229z23 Wanted, a Lad.—Apply Blue Ancuor, St. Mary. street, Cardiff. 209zl9 f Wanted at crce, a Lad, from 17 to 20 (able to mark billiards preferred), to Make Himself Generally J Useful, and to live indoors.-Apply Globe Hctel, Portypooh 218z13 Wanted, a Boots; om who understands billiards.— Apply Proprietor, Mount Stuart Hotel, Docks, Car- I diff. 4964zl8 J Comjositcrs.—Wanted, Next Week, Two competont Young Newi Hands (PieceN; also, good Jobbing Hand.. —Apply by letter to Edwin Davies and Bell, "Brecon and Radnor County Times Office, Brecon. 278z20 Printers.—Gcod Jobbing Hand (Welsh) Wanted at once; also Turnover, accustomed to machine*.— I Robert Davids and Co., Tonypandy. 269z20 Saddler Want.ro, good General Hand must be accustomed to cut out and collar-making; steady man; good wages.—Apply Thonras, Porth. [222z23 ( Wanted, go Smith; must bf good sheer and wheelwright work steady; married preferred; constant work; state age, wages.—Apply, by letter, J Thomas Roach, Wheelwright, Catsash, near Caer- Jeon. 146a21_ 1 To Bakers.—Wanted at once. Baker: accustometl 1 to smalls; permanency.—Apply T. Williams, 70, I Twynyrodvn, Merthyr Tydfll. 148z18 Eutcbers.—Wanted, gocd SItmghterman. and Serve in Shop' Welsh outdoors.—Apply, stating wages and full particulars, F. Scott,_Ferndale. 106z18 —Wanted, Braes Finisbe<rs, Index Makers, Tin Smiths, Metal Smiths, Drum Makers, Used to Wet and Dry Gas Meter Work.-Apply, by letter, saving wages required and where last employed, Wirral Engineer- ing Company. 76. Hamilton-street, Birkenhead. [z18 £ 30 a Month Can be Made with -"So.—For particu- lars address Cansig, 154, Leadenhall-street, Lou- don. 40z28 Home Employment; profitable; whole or spare time.—Particulars, free, Manager, 5, Garnault-place, Kosebery-avenue. London. 4976zl3 TriT salarv of 12s. 6d. to 25s. per Week Can be Earned in Spare Hours or Evenings by Either Sex Anywhere proof sent free to anyone sending address envelope, in own handwriting, to T. Smith and Co. (F. 132), St. • Helen s-gardens, North Kensington, London, W. L11665 SITUATIONS WANTED. T,) Clothiers, Scotch Drapers. &c.—An experienced Cutter is Open to Cut. Make, and Trim for the Trade style. fit, and finish cuaramteed.—For price ilist address D S5, "We-it-nn Mail," Cardiff. e866iiz24 Wanted, S'luation as Porter; age 33; abstainer; ten rears' charactet.—Apply Smith, 13, Richard-street, Cardiff. e8599_ Wanted, Employmerit as Tin plate Boxer or Maker; I experienced at hoLh; i»?ec^ work prefercd Geor. Evans, Clifford, Herefordshire. e8666zi9 Ccat hman (Single-handed or Otherwise); used to driving pair light-weight; unmamed atred 43. Address .T. Wvlåe, or Sir Owen Scourfield. Bart., Williamston. Haverfordwest 255x24 As gcod All round Garde'ier, by TOwr; under- stands vines, flowers, no encumbrance.—G.. 8, Cecil-V-trace, Caerleop, Mon. 216zl9^ Wanted, Situation ts Groom or Gronrr. and Grrdener. -E. H. Howells, Ashfield House, Tylorstown, Ponty- pridd. 219z23 Wanted, Situating to Look Afier Horse and Car- rioge do. Small (yifd-r. %c-d25: ride or drive good references.—Address T. Williams, Post-office, Rumney, near Cardiff. 181z23_ Servants' Home (Both Sex"e), 4 and 5, Welli/ip- ton-terrace, Bridge-street, Carliff. Farm Bailiff (wife cook, dairy), Groom-Gardener, Generate in Reei- dence 168z23 "Coachman-(experienced) S«.ek» Situation; under- stands hunters. harness ,><- and breaking youngsters; married, no encumbrance highest refe- rences —Howell's 51. Picton-street, Merthyr._149z21_ GardererV 30, single, Wants Situation, Single- handed or where help is given; vines, cucumbers. tomatoes, flowers, and kitchen garden; three years' references.—Address Gardener, care of Mr J. Reed, Windscr-mad, Neath. 102z21 Wanted, Situation, Groom-Coacliman or Groom- Gerden.'r; willing to be useful; aged 28; married; good references.—Co:ichman, 17. Queen-sl.rect. Neath. 114721 ride, (Irve, single or pair good character; single aged 34.—Rees, 29, .ManEflstn-'t. Pembroke. 116z21_ Wanted, as Groom or Groom-Coacliman; one year seven months' good character, two years' previous; aged 23.—Apply Parcel], Cosheston, Pembroke. fzl9 Corchman or Grcom-Coachnsan Seeks Situation; excellent references; fully experienced in all work. —Davies, 29, Bathurat-street, Swansea. 4955zl8 Young Man (aged 25) Seeki; Situation as Barman; well up in cellar work: good character.—C. T.. Swan Hctel. Bridge-Street. Bristol. 286z24 ViVinfAd" SitiTiticn as Second Winter in Hotel; experienced: good references; aged 21.—Address U. Price, Walton, near Kington, Hem-axkhire. 61219 ~WMtedrsitu*tiiin"as"CJeliafman, Generally" Useful; good reference.—Address D 71, Western Mail, Car- diff. 190zl9 Bakers.—WantpV) Si tuition a« First or Single or \No<l Second; good refereuce.—Apply James Young, I Scar Hr-it, Trow'ridge, Wilts. 270z2') "Warocouacniai; Seeks Re-cogag»msnt; had expe- riciice in av^liing; can give good reference*.— Address D 79. Western Mail, Cardiff. 2/?zl8 Psst-r7 Ovoks and Confectioners.—Young Man Seeks j SitualAon as First or Single; understands icing, j pipeing, jellies, fcc.—AppJji Walters. 17, Fryatt. | street, BanJE Dock. 208/23 PREMISES. HOUSES FOR SALE. -?-?- ?. Fenarth, Plassey-street.—Modern House for Sate heap bay window; gas throughout.—For full par- iculars write 30, Neville-street, Cardiff. e8565z20 For Sale, a Bargain. Nos. 55 and 57, Eldon-rood, Cardiff, ixmtaining eight rooms, hot bath. &c.— At.ply t. Edington, Et-q., Solicitor, Newport, Mon.; or J. E. Sum. Estate Agent, W'stgate-street. Cardiff. z24 "Seven WeiFbuilt-Villas, in Inverness-place, Roath £ rk; will pay good return on cash outlay of £ 400. enkins. Coombs, and Co., Accountants, 5. James- treet, Bute Docks, Cardiff. 183z23 -For-Saie:i!ouse' in-Coburn-street; price. £ 200.— .pply J. Burt, 35, Elm-street, Roatb, Cardiff. rz23 For Sale, Large Vill&, 31. Oakfield-street. with long ack garden.—Apply J. Burt, 35, Elm-street, Roath, Jsirditf. 179z25 'C) iiopenham. —T?n' Freehold Cottages for S50 each ents pay 12 per cent.; ripe for conversion bargain. -Powell and Co.above. 204z23 Fishguard-street.—Six Houses; let 6s. 6d.: puce 1148; large portion arranged.—Pov.-ell and Co., .ccoi;ntants, Borough-chambers,_Cardiff. 2047.23 Piria« powls.—Capital Residence for Sale or to Let. -Pcv.ell and Co., Estate Agents, Borough-chambers, t. Mary-street, Cardiff. — jSl™ Two Acres Good Garden; Six-roomed Cottage; free- old; near station; Cottage and quarter acre- for ale.—Arthur, Henllys Vale, Newport. ltnzlo For Sale," 18 and 19. Victoria-street, Cardiff: mw 1 complete repair. inside and out.-Apply W 34, 'rafalgar-place. Swansea. 4936z18 'FoF"Salc or to Let. a Fine Freehold Residence, ithin ten minutes' of Newport Station; three recep- on-rooms, tilliard-room, coach-house, stable, tennis iwn, &C'. electric light.—Particulars Young, Accoun- int. Newport. 3793d Albany-road.—For Sale, No. 41; most suitable for inversion into shop; excellent investment, owing to ? reat demand for busiaess premises in this the main 'i itcry of the Roath Park dist,rict,Particulars on pplication to A 77, Western Mail, Cardiff. 41323 I WAREHOUSES TO LET. Premises to L^t, tuitaHe for Stores. Jamee-street, )ccts.—Apply 45, George-street, Docks, or 34, Itook-street, Riverside. eaoaizia HOUSES TO LET. To Let, best residential position in Cardiff. House; iree reception, seven bed rooms; rent only £ 50.— ewis, 18, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 246z20 I CrurnliiTHall, at a Moderate Rental.—To be Let, for term (Partially Furnished), that most desirable Residence; heated throughout with hot wa,te: and t with electric light. eminently suited either for rivate family, medical man, or for a tjret-class :hool.—Apply for part'culans to Manager, Abertmery ,:i:works, Newport, Mon. -883 "Tlouse to Let7 67 F!tzalan-place. Cardiff; close to iff and Rhymncv Stations.—Apply on Premises or t No. 8. ?42.z24_ Cottage and Garden to Let at Graig Goeh, Pentre. -Apply 81, Wood vi He road ,_C^rd iff. 2Wz24 ""To^I.ttTfNear Park), 118^ Cotterell-road. nine rooms; 15, Strathnaim-street (9s). bay windows, baths; apt-red.—Apply 138, Castle-road, Oiiditf. 174z23 'PontvpndtL—To'Let. with immediate possession, n iraigrf ese Villa, Buw-road. newly papered through- ut: four bedrooms.—Apply Howard, Tevicca-crwent, ontypridd. 166z21 MumblesT—Ilazeldene, Newton-road, to Let. at Lady •av. Detached Villa Residence, breakfast, caring, rawing rcoms. five bedrooms; hot, cold water Lcth; reenhouse.—G. Lee, Mumbles. 115x21 To Let, good Double-fronted House. No. 2, Richai-ds- ;riace, Roalh, ooitaining large drawing-room, dining- :.cm, two kitchens, and wMh-h< use. conservatory. nd out-houses, four bedrooms, bathroom (hot and old), w.c.; separate servants' staircase; the pre- ■iises have just been completely renovated inside nd out; rent E38 per rnnum, tenant paying taxes. -Applv Walter Cook, 93, St. Mary-street, Car- iff. 96r.21 To Let, Skettv Hall (two miles from Swansea), from 5th December," 1895 lend, if desired —Apply I D. Hcholl. 4, Trinity-place. Swansea^ 81z20 I.:t-ge Corner House. 327, Cowbridge-road, donble- •onted, to Let or Sell: six bedrooms rent 12s.— iswsld Coleman. High-street, Cardiff. 456'Jzl8 NURSEMAIDS. SERVANTS, AND BARMAIDS. SERVANTS WANTED. Wanted, experienced General Servant; no v,-ash- at;.—Applv, with references, to Mrs. Hughes, Lynd- lurst, Ebbw Vale. e865 z!9 Wanted, an experienced, respectable Generat; two i (family.—Apply, with references, Mrs. Sam Thomas, 0, Thomts-8treet, Merthyr. Zt2r^A "Wanted, experienced General Servant, with good haiucter.—Apply Mrs. Griffiths, Ynysmeudwy House, 'ontardawe. 276z2* "Nurse Wanted at once for First Baby; aged from 0 to 22.—Apply, personally, if possible, 22, Newport- oad, Cardiff. 281220 W?nted immediately, thoroughly-good Plain Cook w Private Family, two in number; good wages iven references required.-Stepney's Registry Office, Abergavenny. 2Kz24 "Wanted, for Gentfeman's House, Country, Young louse-Pai-lourmaid; two other servants kept—Mrs. ^dnev, Waunypwll, Caerleon. 288zZ4 "Wiin t7dr~iirJanuary, "House-Parlourmaid, under- tanding plate, glass, lamps; good waitress and loedlewoman gentleman's family; country.—Llwyn- ;elyn. Llangibby, Monmouthshire. 255z20_ ""Wanted (Country), good PlaanCook; Churchwoman; our servants kept; baking.—State wages, &c.. Mrs. .ong-Price. Talley House, Llandilo. 254z24 "Wanted, early tn JtiiuM-y, experiHiced Parlourmaid, leighbeurhood of Swansea.—Send full particulsirs Irs. Pond's Select Registry, Heathficld-street. Swan- ea. — 231 z23 "Wanted, good GenCi-ri Servant; able to assist in bar. -Apply 43, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Refeiences re- [uired from last situation. 212zl9 -Wanted, in Januarv. a good General Servant.— Ira. Gay. Cwm Isaf Farm, Llantwit Fardrc. near 'cntvpridd. 197z23 Wanted, Houte-Parlourmaid; tall, and good needie- st man. Also, Ueful Maid; first-rate dressmaker.— Snclcse photo, state wages, references, Iscoed, Feiry- ide. V&tZS Wanted immediately, good Temporary Cock to nstruct another Under-Housemaid willrne to assist n laundi y Churchwomen.—Mrs. Sladen, Rhvdoldog Iq <1- ayader. 198ziM__ "Wanted, good General Servant; no boots or knives weges £ 14.—Apply Mrs. Marment, 52, Oak ti eld- tree t, Cardiff. 205zl9 "Wanted" by January 6. experienced Cook-General; •c-usemaid kept,—Apply Mrs. Hibbert, 1, Park-road, ?enarth. ZLtzl— Servants' Home, for both sexes, now Opened at and 5. Wellington-ten ace, Bridge-street, • .crms 3s. 6d._week: situations found. Wl?,- "WantedrYoung Girl, about, 16, as General; must 1P. clean: small famiiv; business house.-App_v Mrs. Windsor Thomas, 89, Woodville-roafl, Cardiff. 172z18- "Wanted^ Geneial Servant; able to do plain cookinsr: loed about 23; good references raquired.—Apply jolly Bank, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. 150z-i "Good-Plain Cook, Early in January.—Apply. with ull particulars, Mrs. H. J. Bath, 23, Uplands-cresc«n Swansea. A-. —: Wanted, a good Girl, fond of children.-Apply'No .4, Bridge-terrace, Corporation-road. Cardiff. A— -Wanted7 Servant, Churchwoman, where three are ccpt; able to do plain cooking and to make butter, food wages to experienced person.—Mrs. Pryce, Vica- age. Golden Grove. lLrm» Wanted, a good Plain Cook in a House of Business. -Apply W. J. Lewis, London House, Bndgend. Good Cook Wanted, in January, in Cheltenham, in gentleman's family; aged 30 to 40; good character. Mrs. Calcott. Caynham_House, Chelteaham._10ozl8 ""Penarth. -Ccok Wanted, aged 25, for Small Family; if gcod character and oapao^ seivant, wages £ 20 — ipply, first, Sketch, Hickman-nxid. Penarth. Izl8 Wajited. an experienced Hotiie-Pot,lourmaid to ralet and Carve; housemaid kept; aged 30.—State wges Mia Hanbury-Williams, Nan'oer, Aberga- ter.iiv. 121zI8 Mrs. Booth, Park Registry.—Wanted, CocVs and Bentrald. Ladies Suited. Disengaged, Two House- keepers. Beds for Servants.—4, Frederick-street, Cardtff. Siamp. 125ül n- Wanted immediately, clean, hard erf-lrttl Servant, about 18: alto Nursemaid about 15.-Apply Mrs. Bamea, 41, Marden-road, Maindee, Newpor^ [z-1 "Wanted-immediately, Cocks. Scullery-maida. Dor- mitorv-iiriids, Stilir(;om-maids. Parlourmaids, House- Parlourmaid' good '■o-actera.—Dickinson's. Head Office, 73. Winchco^b-street, Cheltennam. Jllz21 ~~Wantcdr"early in January, a good Cook, aeeis- itiT ce uriven* Chnrchwoman.—Miss Lynch-Bloase, 2, The Veen. IJardaff. H7zl8 Hcusemiid Tan ted, after Chriatimas.-A ly 9, R.i'-inifw.d-terrace. I'avk-place, Cs7fliS'. 87z21 Wanted,-by January 6, experienced Cook; general 1.usen'aid kept.-Apply Mrs. Hibbert, 1, Park-road, Penarth. ^z2^ Wanted immediately, a strong, clean, active Girl as Kitchenmaid must be able to cook vegetables; wages S14. aud all found.—Apply, personally, before twelve o'clock, to the Matron, Cardiff Infirmary. 41820 "Wanted" after Christmas, good Plain Cook, or experienced General.—Apply 9, Richmond-terrace, Fark-place, Cardiff 867.21 "Wanted, an experienced Parlourmaid must be a rood needlewoman and thoroughly understand all her duties; wages. JBI8 to £ 20.—Apply Mrs. Bond. Fron- heuiog, Llaielly, South Wales. 43z20 Unrated, good Qeneial Siervant, Last Week in December; clean and willing; with good character. —Carpbrian House. Maindee. 9zl9 Wanted, Eariy in January, experienced House- Parlourmaid.—Apply L. B., Winchester House. New- port, Mon. 10z19 A good General Servant Wanted; wages £ 14 — Apply 14, Richmond-road, Cardiff 14z19 _(3ood—Plain Oook Wanted, in a Oentlemaa's House. -State age, capabilities, and wages, Mrs. Falkener, Glacymor, St. Clears. 4993zl3 General Servant Wanted or after Cbristmat<. Also honest, respectable Woman Tbrte or Four Days a Week; able to wash, iron, and do h(.t:aewcrk thor''ughiy.—A-on<nc. Llandaff. 4933zl8 FEMALE SERVANTS WANT PLACES. Wanted Situation ae Barmaid; would give time to learn; gc-od references.—D 69, Express Office. Car- diff. e8661zl8 ""Wanted as once, a Situarroi for a Girl, 14; wagec 6s. per month; Port-h disVict preferred.—Apply 175, Miskio-road, Trealaw, Rhoodda Valley. e8670z20 PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. THEATRE ROYAL. Lcet-ee and Manager .Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER. NOTICE.-In consequence of the Enormous Pre- parations being made for the Gorgeous CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME of THE FORTY rjlHIEVES (Under the Direction of Mr. H. H. Morell an £ Mr. Fred Mouillct), this Theatre will be CLOSED from DECEMBER 14th till DECEMBER 24th (Christmas Eve), when it will be presented with Unrivalled Spier-dour. THIS PANTOMIME WILL NOT VISIT ANY OTHER TOWN IN WALES. Owing to the urcprecedented demand for seats for THIS Pantomime, the Box Plans are Now Open, at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell'i (Limited), Queen-street. LATE TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. G.W. RAILWAY.—Excursion from Swansea, January 2nd And 9th, 1896. High-street, at 2.10, calling at all Stations, and leaves Cardiff at 10.45 p.m. Newport 10.55 p.m., Bristol 10.55 p.m., Per.arth 11.15 p.m. T.V. RAILWAY.—Cheap Excursion Trains run Mondays and Thursdays and Saturdays, rontvpridd, Porth,"and Merthyr at 10.55 p.m. RHYMNEY RAILWAY.—Rhymney and Main line Stations. 11.0 p.m. (Thursday and Saturday only). HARRY RAILWAY—Late Train 10.45 p.m. [41700 tlRAND THEATRE, W The Premier Theatre of Wales. Lessee and Manager .Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES. Last Night of ths Marvellous Play of the Age, THE JjTANIMAN, By WILSON BARRETT. Box Offiqe at the Theatre from 10 to 4. Tele- phone 725 Doors open at Seven; commence 7.30. Prices from 6d. to £ 1 Is. 41705^ RAND THEATRE. G SPECIAL NOTICE. Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES Begs to notify to his numerous patrons that on oocei nt of the preparations for the production of the GRAND, GORGEOUS, SPECTACULAR COMIC CHRISrV'.c "AVTOMIME, LITTLE jyCK "^yiilTTINGTON, Under the Direction of Mr. JAMES KIDDIE. The THEATRE WILL BE CLOSED from DECEM- BER 19th to CHRISTMAS EVE (December 24), when the First Perfoipiance of this Truly MAGNIFICENT PANTOMIME will be given.-Box Office Now Open at the Theatre. Telephone, 725. rjl H E yji M P I R E Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TCKSTIGHT. 'TJ??n? T. ADY mansel- BURLESQUE ACTRESS AND DANCER. LAURENCE BARCLAY, Comedian. THE MACDONALD TROUPE Of Five International Dancers. Winners of 250 Prizes. MEZZETTI and MORA, Host Wonderful Triple Bar Performers. EVA MAYNARD. JOHN GILMORE, The Quaint Australian. ATLAS and VULCANA, Artistic Athletes. THE BRANTFORDS, Tom, Bt rtie, and the Dog. Next Week- XMAS FUN PROVOKER. "A MERRY QUEEN." IMPORTANT NOTICE! On DECEMBER 30th, the week following Xmas Week, the Business of the Empire will be temporarily TRANSFERRED to the PHILHARMONIC-HALL, to admit of the Completion of the New Empire Buildings, which are already far advanced. ^TOLL'S J>AN OPTICON, PHILHARMONIC HALL AND BUILDINGS, ST. MARY-STREET. LAST WEEK Of rji U T E S jyj INSTRELS. EVERY EVENING AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, And SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THREE O'CLOCK. THE AZTECS in the Ourio Halls PIERRE, the Elastic-skinned Man in the Curio Halle. THE MAZE, a Blaze of Beauty. Prices as usual. CHRISTMAS JJOLIDAYS CARDIFF UP TO DATE. DECEMBER 21st, 1895, to JANUARY 4th, 1896. ROSEBERY HALL, CANTON, CARDIFF. MR. J. L. KERPEN'S FIRST MONSTRE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S CARDIFF CARNIVAL AND ^yy'ORLD'S JpiAIRi FINEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVER PRESENTED TO THE WELSH NATION! OPEN ALL DAY 1 NO WAITING!! ROOM FOR 10,000 PEOPLE CHEAP TRAINS FROM ALL PARTS. 2,000 TOYS AND PICTURE BOOKS TO BE GIVEN AWAY. TWELVE HOURS' AMUSEMENT FOR OLD AND YOUNG. ALL WALES IS COMING It* THE CARNIVAL. COME AND MEET YOUR FRIENDS. ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. MB. J. L. KERPEN, SOLE DIRECTOR. MANAGER FOR MR. KERPEN—MR. T. R. GANNON. L12623 NEWPORT. THE E M P I R E. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. THE SIX TNCOMPARABLE GLINSERETTIS, iE !.0N1X> 11X11,. KATIE JAMES. The two mow important enyairenieut* of the season, both in one week. No Advance in Prices. 'Y'l CTORIA THEATRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1?.X and during the Week,Giand Prcductiou, with entirely new Scenery of the original, rcmant-ic play, entitled THE PRAIRIE FLOWER. NEXT WEEK..BF.N-MY-CHREE. II Admiaaioll -Stalls. 3s.; Pit Stalls, 2s.; Balcony, 11 6d.; Pit, Is.; Gattory, 6d. i toori open at 7.30; commence at 7.45.

j Something Wrong with the Works I I EDUCATIONAL: THEORIST "Go through there, my little man; this machine will convert your ignorance into knowledge and make you fit to fight your way through hie!" PRACTICAL BUSINESS MAN Before I engage you I should like to know what sort of a scholar you are. Spell Austria." O-s-t-r-e-a^r." "How many are twice thirteen ?" Forty-two." "Where ia Brussels 1" "In Ireland." —

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. PONTYPRIDD. ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE, PONTYPRIDD. Proprietor* Messrs. TRENCHARD and JONES. Duong the present week this theatre will be CLOSED, For the Preparation of the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, To be presented for the first time on Monday Evening, Deti-mber 23.-Thp New avid Original Book, specially written by WALTER SUMMERS, and produced under the management of Mr. MAURICE E. BANDMANN. Seats msv now he booked at Messrs. Thompson and ShackeL^^iwic^V^rehoug^TaffjStreetj^WB^ -?- SALES BY AUCTION. I SALE THIS DAY. i MODEL AUCTION MART. NORTH-ROAD, CARDIFF. » MEBSR3. COCKE and HANSON J?JL will SELL bv PUBLIC AUCTION, on WED- NESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, December 18th and 19th, a Large Quantity of CHINA* EARTHENWARE, STONE, AND TERRA COTTA, Including DINNER AND TEA SETS, TOILET SETS, &c.. &c. Sale Each Day at Two o'clock. 41861 PUBLIC NOTICES. G RAND THEATRE SERVICES. NEXT SUNDAY, December 22. Admission free. Circle, 2d. e4320 CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARDIFF. COME AT QNCE and Select Your CSiristmas Oarda (Oomie, Chaste, and Special). Large Stock of WRITING DESKS in Wood and Leather. PHOTO ALBUMS. PURSES, POCKET BOOKS. CARD CASES, INKSTANDS, and a Large Variety of Goods Suitable for Presents. The Poets, bound in all styles of leather, from 2s. lid. each. SCRIBBLING DIARY, three-day to a page, with Street Map of Cardiff, Is. A New RAILWAY MAP of ENGLAND, just pub- lished, 10s.; sise 50 x 42. JUVENILE BOOKS and CHILDREN'S ANNUALS. THE SCHOLASTIC TRADING COM- PANY (LIMITED). 7, ST. JOHN'S-SQUARE, CARDIFF. 41765 x M A S T I D E KEEP YOUR. EYE ON THIS. MARVELLOUS VALUE. FOR SIX DAYS ONLY. WARRANTED QUALITY. SEE SHOP WINDOW. Table Knives, 10s. per Dozen. Dessert Knives, 7s. 6d. per Dozen. Also THE CELEBRATED NEVADA SILVER SPOONS AND FORK?. A Beautiful Pure White Metal Throughout. Table Forks, 8s. 6d. per Dozen Dessert Forks, 6p. 6d. „ Table Spcons, 8s. 6d. Dessert Spoons. 6e. 6d. „ Tea Spoons, 3s. 6d. Free bv Post anywhere on receipt cf P.O. Order at JOHN WILLIAMS AND SONS', CUTLERS AND IRONMONGERS, 9, 13, 15, 17, QUEEN-S GREET, CARDIFF, 41894

ARBITRATION CASE. THE COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS IN QUEEN-STREET. The claims of Mr. Maggi and Mr. Bradbury against Mr. Solomon Andrews for damages caused by the collapse of their shops in Queen- street came before the arbitrator, Mr. Piokwell, "n Tuesday. Mr. Lewis (instructed by Mr. Harry Cousins) appeared for the claimants and Mr. ,cw;S Morgan for Mr. Andrews.—Several witnesses were examined, and the reference closed.—T.ie award of the arbitrator is expected in a few days.

WELSH PEASANT PROPRIETORS. The auotion market for landwi estate (Myp a correspondent) tha.t. came in this Y';J>f like the I proverbial lamlb is going out like ion. One of the biggest events of the year, the sale of the Brynkir Estate in North Wales, was begun on Monday, and will last till to-morrow (Thurs-' day). There are in all nearly 500 lots to be offered, and indications at present point to a large percentage of these being acquired by the I tenants. Large additions have of late been made to the list of peasant proprietors in Wales.

FOR MEALS AND BETWEEN MEALS There i8 no more refreshing and invigorating Beverag* tl an Cadbury's Cocoa. It is iotimtetv superior to tea or coffee for its nourishing snd strength-imparting suavities, and it is jjeuuine and unadulterated. e3435—1 Remember that Gwllyin Evan*' Quinine Bitters, the Vegetable Tonic, braces the system, and enables it t) resist attacks of cold and various other com- plaints. Sold in Bottles. 2s. Sd. and 4s. 6d. each; sample size, Ie. lid. 41617 TO DARKEN GREY HAIR.-Loekyern Sulphur j Hair Restorer is the quickest. be*t safest, oosts less, effects more than any other The colour pro- duccd is the most natural. Lcclryr's Sulphur is the only English Hair Restoier Universally Relied on. PEPPER'S QUININE Aii^ TONIC, em-! bracing, vivifying, sustainisf ''ispels depression. I cures indigestion, neuralgia, end all aches or paiM. | pepper's, the «nly real tonic. ShilUaj bottles.

I EUROPEAN COMPLIC TIONS. FRANCE AND THE ABYSSINIAN HBOUBLE. The Paris correspondent of the "Times" mites :-It. is long since a question of foreign affairs not directly concerning France has aroused so much interest here as the proceedings of the Italians in Abyssinia. Owing, mainly, to Italy's encroachments upon the precincts of Harar, Abyssinia, which to a Frenchmen is nothing more; nor less than the hinterland of Obok and Jibuti, has all along excited parti- cular sympathy. At present they look to events to enlighten them speedily as to the real nature of the Anglo Italian arrangement respecting the Upper Nile valley. They refuse as yet to believe that England thinks of ceding Zeila to Italy, yet they seem to feel that such a cession would demonstrate the understanding between these two Powers in that region. The presence of Italy there Frenchmen usually attri- bute to the counsel and wmplaisance of Lord Cromer. If England gave up Zeila there would no longer be any doubt in their minds. Not only would Franco consider such ao act un- friendly in itself, but the "Temps" maintains only would France consider such ao act un- friendly in itself, but the "Temps" maintains that it would be directly contrary to the arrangement of February, 1888, whereby I Fraiice and England engaged not to occupy Harar without each other's consent and guaianteed the free passage of caravans between Zeila and Harar. The "Temps" can- not but believe that Lord Salisbury will respect his own convention, as scrupulously as Lord Kimbcriey, whose negotiations with Italy failed on account of that obstacle. Nor does it believe that Italy will expose herself to a re- fural by soliciting a passage for her troops, whioh would be an evasion of the convention end would injure the French colony of Obok by giving her surreptitious possession of terri- tory in dispute between herself and France.

FOOTBALL AND NEWSPAPERS A HEATED ATTACX BY AN EBBW VALE MINISTER. The Rev. '1"- Richards, Congregational minister, Ebbw Vale, in an address on "Setf- Culture" to the scholars of Sirhowv Evening Continuation Glasses, said that football in it- self was, no doubt, a ^plendud means of exer- cise, but football ae it was carried on just now was an abominable nuisance. What evil pass:ona it sfcirred up in the hearts of the people who witnessed it! They bowled and screamed and shouted as if they were a pack of idiots. From one Saturday to an-other they talked of nothing, they tho- gM of nothing, and they even dreamt of nothing, but football. He heard of a young man dn the district the other day who refused to attend the funeral of his own child until a local match, announced to be played that day had been witnessed by him. The secret was that he had staked 5s. on the match. The win- ing of a paltry 5s. was more important in his sight thaa tthe remains of his child—joining in the howls and screams of a frenzied crowd more important than assisting his young wife to the graveyard, and consoling and comfort- ing her in her sorrow That man was an inhuman and brutal wreteli, and football, with its evil associations, made him such. He advised young men, if they scared for their self-improvement, for their success in life, and for the welfare of their souls, to shun the football field, a? it was con- ducted to-day, as they would a snare and a danger. Dealing with reading, Mr. Richards said that of the plethora of newspapers and weekly and monthly very few were of any worth. Newspajpec people catered to the very lowest tastes of humanity. Their chief abject was to make the paper pay, and. the very lowest tastes of humanity. Their chief object was to make the paper pay, and. therefore, it must oontain nothing but those things which were palatable to th-e great :ma.o¡; of humanity. Hence tbev found more promi- nence given to a football match than to a scientific lecture, more spa-ce given to a breach of promise or a divorce case than to an evan- gelical sermon, and more attention paid to gambling and horse-racimg than to philanthropic and charitable movements. His advice to I young people was to spend very little time with the newap&per?, and still less with, many of the weekly and monthly masraziaes.

LANDED TIT LITESPOOL. LOSS OF A CARDIFF-LADEN j' STEAMER. On Tuppdstv rhe Pacific liner Potosi landed at Liverpool 24 of the crew of the steamer r Ir.ehulva. which, on a voyage from Cardiff to j Mexioo last September, struck on a sunken fork, and foundered. The crew took to their j boats, and were rescued and ?ent on to Livor- j pool. The Pot-osi ako landed five of the crew of the wreaked steamer Little Puzzle, wrecked near Vigo, on a voyage from St. John's to near Vigo, on a voyage from St. John's to Cornwall. -> I "?'*?*'?*'?a*Bef'

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A CHRISTMAS HOAX. LLANDAFF RESIDENT IN- UNDATED WITH SAMPLES. "A. H. Llandaff, writes to the "Morning Post" cautioning the public in gereral and I large firms in particular about a new kind of practical joke that is coming into vogue? On Saturdiy (he says) by every post I was inun- dated with samples of all manner of things, such as tea, dress materials, and linoleum, together with catalogues from watchmakers, jewellers, ruanufacuirers of pottery, and others. All the samples are from well-known firms, some of whom have sent large boxes of patterns, accompanied by notes asking me to return them within fourteen days. It is evident that the firms in question are the victims of a hoax which involves both them and me in unnecessary trouble and expense.

TICHBORNE CRAZE. -? CRESSWELL TO BE BROUGHT TO ENGLAND. The London correspondent of the "Western Daily Mercury" says:—I leajn from a friend at Sydney that the Australians are beginning to find the Ticlhborne case another version of Sinbad's Old Man of the Sea. There is no getting rid of it. True, the Claimant hais ad- mitted that he is Arthur Orton., and to the great majority of those possessing a little common eense this should prove the finale of the great cause celebre. But there are others who refuse to be convinced, and among these are those who contend that William Cresswell, who has been for several years an inmate of the Par- ramatta Lunatic Asylum, is the veritable Sir Roger. The Sydney residents who have inte- rested tbeaniseSves in the case have just received power of attorney to proceed in the matter, and in a- few days tihe New South Wales Supreme Court will be asked to grant a writ of habeas oorpus, in order that Cresswell may be brought to London with a view to obtaining his recog- I nition as the long-missing baronet. It is alleged that the links in the ohain of evidence are complete; but, on the other hand, the lunatic asylum officials express their convic- tion that tihe lunatic is William Cressweill, and no other. However, the matter will be thoroughly sifted in the Sydney Law Courts.

COLLISIONS AT SEA- THE SCREENING OF SHIPS' SIDE LIGHTS. A memorandum of instruction; has been issued to surveyors by the Board .,f Trade with reference to the screening of side lights. The Board having decided to adopt the following recommendations of the Departmental Com- mittee, surveyors are informal that the mstruc- turns ae to the screening of side lights contaibed in the pre«ent i-we of "Instructions a* to the Survey of Passenger Accommodation, Master's and Crew Spaces," "Lights and Fog-signals," EO far as they have either direct or indirect refe- rence to the lights being screened to an angle of convergence of 4deg. from the outside edge of the wick, ara no longer to be put in force. The recommendations art.(1) Th»t the Order of the Council of January 30th. 1893. be can- celled. (2) That in the case of oil lamps the forwa-d edge of the screen, nr chock on it, should be in, a line parallel to the keel with the inside edge of the wick. (3) That in the case of r-lectric lights there should be a similar screen- ing in regard to the inside edge of the filament. (4) That the bresdth of the wick of oil lamps, and of the filaments in the case of the electric light, should be not more than two inches, nor less than one inch, measuied :¡t right angles to I' the fore and aft line of the ship.

ON A SWANSEA TEADERu I HUNGER AND SICKNESS AMONGST THE CREW. The barque Ancaros, 1.704 tons register, which left Swansea in June last witii wials for San Francifco. rear-hed port on November 24. after a passage of 177 days out. Pveports in the American papers describe the condition of the crew as pitiable in the extreme. Hunger and disease had reduced the crew to a wretched position, and five men were lying helpless in their bunks from scurvy. After the trouble arose about food the crew complain that they were harshly treated by the mate? in consequence, I and one of the seamen—Peter Peters—jumped overboard and was drowned. The quarantine j officer who lioarded the vessel says that the case is orw of the most shocking which has come urder his notice. r —— VICAR-APOSTOLIC OF WALES

INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT BIRKENHEAD. The larsre i.choolroom connected with thr Catholic Church of Our Lady. Price-tercet. Birkenhead, was en Monday evening crowded to excess on the oocasion of a presentation to the Rijrht Rtv. Dr. Mostvn, D-D., late rector of Our Lady's Church, and new Bishop of Ascalon and Vicar-Apostolic of Wale'. Fathf- Barrv, the rector, presided. The gift* which v.-oT." presented to his lordship included an address and purse containing £ 102 fr^ v the .—eyation, a dressing-case and travelling bag '«n th"- ohurch choir, a f«ld-?tool (made by Mr J. B. Delany) from the teachers and school children, and a writinar-caee from the Children of Mary Cu' Id.-Ph- Chairman spoke at length of the way in which his lord- sliip had reduced the debt on the mission durinc the period he was the rector—from £ 5,000 to JB5 900—{applause)—whiixt on his departure he left a sum of jBlOO to go towards th.. further reduction of the debt. (Applause.) —Dr. Montvn made a suitable reply.

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Serving a Life Sentence A BOY 3IIRDERER NOW GROWING OLD. He ha.s Served Twenty Years in Gaol and Made Ma.ny Desperate Efforts to Escape. Jesse Pomeroy, who was once known all over the world as "the boy murderer," has new t-erved nearly twenty years of his life sentence t;) solitary confinement in the Charlestown Prison, America. He was seventeen "vhen Ion was committed; he is 56 now. Yet it :s strange despite these weary years of solitary confine- ment, how the boyish immature looks cling to him. His sallow cheeks may have gained an added pallor, a few pound? have been added to his lanky five feet nine, but a thin moustache is the principal thing that disiinguishes the Char lest own boy from the Charleetown con- vict. His disposition has not improved much under discipline. He hae read and studied enough to be a learned man, and has suffered enough to be a wise one, but he is still rebel- lious, still restless, unable to ao. cept the inevitable as final. His mind is alert and keen and his general health good. Physically be seems to have be- come acclimated to his strange life. He wae the first person in the State to be sentenced to eoiitary confinement for life. He was first sentenced to be hanged, but his extreme youth and the evidence that he was born with a ten- dency to be cruel influenced Governor Gmton to commute the sentence. There was a loud protest against this show of clemency. The whole country had been shocked at the pecu- liar atrocity of his crime. He cut the throat of little Kittie Curran, and hid the corpse in the cellar of his mother's house. No trace of her could be found, but on April 22, 1874, the corpse of four-year-old Horace Millen was fcund in the marshes in South Boston, where Pcroeroy had tied him to a stake, and then had stabbed him to dea-th. The last crime was traced to this murderer, and he then con- fessed to killing the Curran girl. Both bodies were shockingly mutilated. When asked why he killed the Millen boy he said:—"I don't know; something told me to do it." "When you started off to the flate with the child did you intend to kill him?" he wiw abked. "I don't know," he replied. "I think I meant to stick a knife into him, but I don't know whether I intended to kill him or not." Pocneroy wa<. first sent to the prison at Concord, and there made several sensational attempts to escape. He was then transferred to Charleetown. and when the prison gates elcsed behind him they i-ihi:t him from the sight of the Min forever. He was plated in a cell in the "arch" or the "Cherry Hill" Koc-k. where the turbulent prisoners are con- fir,ed for longer or shorter periods. He has a good-sizrd room, 16ft. by 8ft-. with two chinks in the roof, which admit daylight. His bed is a comfortable cne, and the entire room is reat and orderly. He himself is quite careful of his persona": appearand, aaid faae the services of a barber to keep him looking well. He tries various experiments with his beard, but his moustache he wears constantly. But he is always plotting to escape. Hia ingenuity in getting and hiding things which. can assiist him in digging up the floors and wails of his oell is ma«rvellous. No one seee him except his mother, bitrther, a young niece, and the prison officials, yet the most surpris- ing thing* are found in his possession. In 1887 he made a saw out of a piece of steel, and cut off the bars of his oell. He in some way oauped an explosion of gas. 2M was knocked unoonsoious. or he might have reached the corridor. Four years ago he made another saw. and cut off the leg of his iron bedstead and shoved back the bolt to his oell door. He must have been in the cor- ridors before he was discovered. A drill and a saw were found in his cell. He has times now of picking at the walls and floors, but it is believed that he does it more to annciy the oept the inevitable 8.fi final ing. He does not ask many favours. He woua like to go in and out with the rest of the men who work in the various shops. He is not ambitious to work, and what he does is volun- tary. He is given rattan rockers to wind. but he only does about six a week, where other "f>olitaires" in the same corridor do forty. Most of his time is spent in reading and study. He can speak three languages, and knows a great deal of history. He is very sensitive as to what the newspapers say about him, though he never is allowed to read them. His mother tells him of it. and it is for her sake that hr cares. Really, he seems very fond of her, and she is the cne person who lia-s never wavered in her devotion to him. His father is living, but has never come to the prison. His brother has not been there for several years, but his mother, with true affection, comes every two months— as often as the law allows-to visit him. Shut in as he is, he has a wonderful knowledge of what is going on in the prison. His hearing I is abnormally acute.

TOWN COUNCIL OFFICIALS. HAVERFORDWEST'S TCWN-CLERX SURVEYOR, AND ACCOUNTANT. On Tuesday night an important meeting of ihe Haverfoidwest Town Council was held, the mayor ,ir. Thomas Jamesl occupying the chair. For some time the meeting took place in the borough accountant's office, as the members of the school board were holding a meeting in the council-chamber proper.—Mr. John Jame.; moved that the town-clerk, the V-orough accountant, and the surveyor be given rotice on the 25th of this month that their engagements with the corporation will be ter- minated on the 25th of March next.-After some little discussion, this proposition was M carried unanimously.—The gentlemen holding the offices referred to are Mr. Henry Davies, town-clerk; Mr. W. D. Phillips, borough accountant, and Mr. Joseph Gibbon, surveyor. —The Mayor drew attention to certain irregu- larities connected with the sigrJ"}«r of < lVques, *hich received the approval of those pressent. Hie wort-hip also said that he had found fcb«» larities connected with the sigrJ"}«r of < lVques, which received the approval of those pressent. Hie wort-hip also said that he had found fcb«» I' council chamber had never been insured.— wm ordered thai a policy be taken out at once.

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