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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. DEERE.—On Friday, the 27th iust., at Primrose Cottage, Llaiitwit Major, the wife of John Deere, jun., of a son. HANDFORD.—On December 27, at Monkleigh, Clytha-square, Newport, the wife of J. Peard Handford, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. BC'UGHTON—LANG.—On December 26th, at Strange- wsya Unitarian Church, Manchester, bv the Rev. Dr. Rees, B.A., David Albert, youngeeh son of Cap- tain Boughton, of Cardiff, to Miriam, fourth daughter of Thomas Lang, of Manchester. SQUIRE-CHAFFDL-On Sunday, 29th, at St. Margaret's Church, Cardiff, by Rev. F. J. Beck, Edward Squire to Mary Jane (Polly) Chaffin, Car- diff. TOKATHS. RTCKARD.—On the 27th December, at Oscar House, Maindee, Newport, Laura Rickard, aged 67, beicved vife of Thomas liiokcns Rickard. Devoted wife and mother. Her end was peace, perfect peace. SIMS.—On December 26th, at 7, Westbourne-road, Penarth, William Siinfl. Funeral on Monday, at Aberdare Cemetery. Prhate. No flowers. WILLIAMS—On December 26, at Tyntyla Farm, Tstrad Rhondda (very suddenly), Lewis Williams, aorrl 33. Funeral on Monday at 1.30 o'clock, for Nebo Chapel, Heolfach. Friends kindly, accept this intimation.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. Wanted, a Medium Second-hand Iron Safe.—Apply Dayies, 14. Richards-terrace, Cardiff. e8703i4 DOGS. For Sale, Black Retriever Bitch Pup sacrifice for 10B., or exchange for pair Pekin ducks.-37. liussell- street, off "JalItle-road, Cardiff. e86977..31 1. "JI I. LOST AND FOUND. L-oet, on Monday, Lady's Purse, containing from E4 to B5 in cash, gold earrings, &c.—Finder will be lip i cur-mely rewarded by returning sune to the Chief Police-station, Card-ff. eF690z30 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), by James Keir, for ten years, with Mr. Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxen Cleaned and Repaired. e4202 &. ?.fI8t.A" MISCELLANEOUS SALES. For ScJe, at Cover's, Wharton sti-eet, Cardiff, New, Strong, Spring Trolley, New Hauling Cart, Nearly New Business Cart. e86blz30 -?- Four Seats, with Backs, reach over 40ft. bargain for cam.-Apply 349, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. ee,() 1,000 Business Cards, Memorandums, or Billheads, 3s. 10,000 Useful Handbills, 8s. 6d. samples free.— Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, Bris- tA)I. e4419 SHOP ASSISTANTS. To Butchers.—Wanted, Young Man to Mat.age Branch Shop; must have good references.—Hawkins, Tredegar 713i4 I Grocery.—Wanted, sma.rfc Young Man, 17 to 20, for Warehouse and Delivering; no stable work; must know the work.—Give references and state wages (indccrs), Thomas and Evans, Portli. 685i4 Wanfed, smart, pushing Man to Manage Retail Corn. Fruit, snrt Potato Stores; none need apply unless thoroughly understands the same g'Ood cha- racter and security required.—Address E 51, Western Mail, Cardiff. 42070 Ironmongery.—Good Junior Wa,nted at once.— Apply, giving references, &c., E. J. Williams f,nd Co., Ironmongers, Tonypandv. 707il Pegler has Openings for Three or Four smart Welsh Juniors and Afmstants. -Apply, stating full particu- lars, Pegler and Son, Pontvpool. 672i4 ""ri'ocery.—Wanted at once, an Assistant for the Order Counter.—Apply Straraglian and Stephens (Limited), 9, Castle-street, CYoxiifF. 638x31 Tea Trade.—Two sharp Juniors, also Three good Improvers, Wanted; accustomed to soliciting; speak Welsh.—State age, salary, references, and when disen- gaged, Beehive Tea Company, Forth, Glgm. 621i3 Tea Trade.—Experienced Branch Shop Manager, with Security, Waited; speak Welsh; total abstainer. —State age,"salary, references, when di8engr.ged, and if mMTied or single, Beehive Tea Company, Porth, Glam. 620i3 Evans and Co., Royal Stores, Ferndale. Have a Vacancy for Two smart Assistants, who thoroughly understand their trade. Welsh. 572z3l Wanted, a good, steady Lad as Apprentice to the Grocery Trade.—Apply fivans and Co., Royal Stores, Ferndale. 571%51__ Grncerv and Provisions.—Wanted, a smart Junior; outdoor.—Apply, personally. 10, Splotfc-road, Car- diff. 586z31 APARTMENTS. A PA UTMRKTS WANTgD. Wa.nted, Furnished Apartment#, by Married Couple, with one little girl, in respectable part of Cardiff; easily accessible to university.—Terms E 60, Western Mail, C ardiff. 723il Young Married Lady Requires Board and Apart- ments in Mumbles Neighbourhood.—Particulars and inclusive terms E 59, Western Mail Office, Car- diff. 722i4 APARTMENTS TO LET Lodgings.—Mr. and Mrs. Rawei, "New Zealand Bivangelists," who are leaving Cardiff, recommend verv comfortable Apartments. 19, Craddc-ck-street, Cardiff. eS698i3 Two or Three Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms to Let; every convenience; trams pass door 349, Cowbridg-e-roatj, Gantonl. e8570z30 Respectable Apartments, with use of piano, Wanted bv Young Man.—Applv, stating terms. Jfcc., to D 11, Express Offloe, Cardiff. c4327 Comfortably Furnished Apartnaents to Let in Dum- fries-place piano and every conveniences.—Address E 45, Western Mail, Cardiff. 656i4 Apartments for :10 Gentlcmw in Well-appointed House, Cathedr.'il-road.—Apply E 47, Western M vil, Cardiff. 664i4 33, Charles-street, Cardiff.—First-class Apartments Now Vacant; good cooking and attendance; bath- room no children; near stations, trams. 1,57i4 Furnished Sitting and Bed Room to Let; hot and cold bath.-16. Cogan-terrace, Senghenydd-road, Cut- hays, Cardiff. 661i4 30, Glynrhonddarstreet, Cardiff.—Well-furnished Front Apartments; baths: near college, town, stations; no children; pood cooking and attendance; terms moderate. 609i3 Pen&rth.—WelI-furnMhed Apartmenta to Ijet—Front or Back; piano end every convenience; 'busses pass the door.—Kempthorne, Selwood House. Windsor- road, Cardiff. 488z31 "Superior Front SBttmg-rocm, with Bed and Bath Boom eh suite; convenient to atation and town; moderate terms.—20. 01 Yn rhondda" street, Car- diff. 4880d ('(•earth.—Ijansdowne ? Private Hotel; extensive Channel view; superior accommodation; moderate Mmjsmi qt«eial t*nM to ywwweitt ce«<ip»w, .147094 MEDICAL. Situation Wanted immediately, Chemist's Assistant or Doctor's Dispenser, by One who has Served Three Yea.rs with Chemist; speaks Welsh.—E 57, Western Mail, Cardiff. 72li4 „ atld Co. (limited), Chemists, Queen-street, Cardiff, have a Vacancy for a Weli-educated Youth a* Apprentice. 485z31 MUSICAL. Wanted, for New Public-hall and Theatre, Aberdare, Manager pianist preferred; salary, 35s. per week; prospects of increase upon profits.—Applv, on or before January 9th, Secretary pro tem., 'Mr. W. J. Harris, 31, Weatheril-strev;t, Aberdare. 726ii W anted, a Young Lady Pianist for a Public-house; comfortable horn.?. -Apply M 16, Western Mail Office, 635i3 •MAN AND WIFE. Indoor Servants—Man, Cows, Pigs, Poultry, Gar- den; Wife, Cook—Manage Small Farm. Also, Waitress. Barmaid Disengaged.—Servants" Home, Wellington-terrace Cardiff. 0 742il Wn:.ted, Man-ied 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. Rie'iardson, Esq., Glantrydan Park, Manordeilo, Carmarthenshire. 42037 PREMISES. Piemises To Let, suitable for Stores; James-street, Docks.—Apply 45, Gconre-street, Docks, or 34, Brook. street, Riverside, Cardiff. e8686z30 To Let, Sketty Hall Mansion; gardens; enhance ledge; adjoining Swansea Bay; two iriles from Swansea and three from the Mumbles; immediate po^etsion; rent moderate; land if required.—Apnly L. D. Ni^holl, 4, Trinity-place. Swansea. e8538z31 MATRIMONIAL. Advertisers are Ctvuticned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addreosrd to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed toO Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Young English Lady, who IK* recently been left an orphan, Wishes to Marry a steady and cnterprisincr Welshmen; advertiser lias a small fortune of £ 5,000.—Address Miss Fairfield, 36, Bath- atit et, City road, London. 540; 1 HOUSE.KEEPERS. HOUSEKEEPERS. COMPANIONS, kc., WANTED. Wanted, Working Housekeeper for One of our Rrrneli Shop;—Apply, stating time in last situation, W. Pegler end Son. Pontypool. 673i4 Working Housekeeper Wanted at once, to Manage in Business House. Also Nuiw, not Dlder 20.— Apply W. Thomas,' Draper, Pontypridd. 691 i4 Wanted, respectable, Middle-aged Countrv Woman Housekeeper; girl kept: private house; single gen- tleman; good wages.-Evans, Farmers' Arms, Aber- dare. c'2323 Wante<l at once, clean, trustworthy Person as Work- ing Housekeeper; not under 25.—State salary and re'e- rences 73, High-street, Ban-y. 452z30 HOUSEKEEPERS, COMPANIONS, &c., WANT PLACES. Wanted, Engagement, superior Working Houne- kecjier, to One Geutleinr.n or Lady; asjed 32.—Miss K., 14, Nottingham-street, CVinton, Cardiff. 8702:4 'iiluaticn vs Useful Help or Housekeeper; expe- rienced good needlewoman; business house not objected to.—Finch, Holmwood, Ninian-road, Car- diff. 738:1 Wanted, by steady, trustwoithv Person, Situation as Housekeeper to Gentleman; good cook highest reference.—M. R., 14, Green street, Cardiff. i4 Wanted, Situation as Housekeeper or Companion to EldeMy Lady aged 30; thoroughly exporiencfd good cook; disengaged.—Address E 32, Western Mail, Cardilï. 531i3 SCHOLASTIC TEACHERS WANTED. Penboyr National School, Velindra, Llandyssul.— Wanted, March 1st, Infants' Mistress (Certificated or Provisionally Certificated); Welsh; average 52.— Apply, stating salary required, with testimonials, to Master. 705i4 Alderman Davies's Girle'. Neath.—Wante<l imIJJø- diatelv, Trained Certificated Assistant, Upper Stan- dards tonic sol-fa; disciplinarian; salary, £ 65.— Address Mistress. 441z30 Wanted, Teacher for Maesmvnis Board School; palaiT £ 50 and house—Apply to Rector, Maesmvnii, Builth. 4667.3D Wanted, Mister or Mistress for Abercyeh Mixed School; salai-y B40 and half the grants.—Apply Rector, Manordeifl, Beneath. 41892 TEACHERS WANT EMPLOYMENT. Re-engapemcnt Required as English Governess in School (25); usual subjccte; experienced; highest references.—B., 17, Market-street, Haverfordwest. 675'1 A Lady Desires Engagement as Nursery Governess or Mother's Help; experienced small salary.—Mi»s Warren, Newton House, Westbury Park, Bristol. 701z30_ Wanted, at or near the Mumbles, Re-engagement as Morning Governess; English, music (Cert. RA.r.I.), elementary French and Latin.—Address Miss nees, 3. Bay-street, the Mumbles. 692i4 To Grocers.—Principal of High-class School in West of England has Vacancy for Pupil, of about 15 years of age, to be Trained for Teaching; appointment guaranteed when qualified; preparation for univer- sity locals; liberal diet; extensive grounds; gooda received instead of Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 42C29 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. SITUATIONS WANTED. Wanted, respectable Boy for large Fl-ih ,;i:d Fiuit Business; able to solicit.-Apply, in own hand- writing, to E 63, Evening Expiess, Carditt. e8701il Wanted, Situation as Poiter; ag« 33; abstainer; ten years' chancier.—Apply Smith, 13, Richard-street, Cardiff. e_8599 Gtoom (indoors), Gardener (El). Coachman, Pair (23), Canvassers. Collectors, Warehouseman, Several Boys.—Davies's, 45, Charlee-stieet; Servants' Home, Wellington-terrace, Card'tf. 741il Wanted, goo<l Gardener (married); charge of two cows; to live in lodge.—J- Humfrey, Esq., Llanwen- iiir.ii House, Govilcn, near Abergavenny. 689:4 Wanted, Working Farm Bailiff; indoors; small fa;m; one fond of garden aud pouiUy Address E 37, Western Mail, Cardiff. 606z31 Wt,nted, Useful Working Man as Gardener; Wife a good Laundress; no fhlllJIy; two cuws and poultry. -F. 16. Western Ma.il. Car'l'.ff. 447z3" Wanted at once, tl>oroughly-reliable Gardener; able to milk, attend to horse, and make himself generally useful. Wife to Do Laundry Work.—Apply, stating age and references, Webb, Hafod-y-Ddol, Nantyglo, Mon. 463z30 Wanted, by the 2nd January, trustworthy Man to Look After Cows, Pigs, Poultry, and a Few Acres of Land; must be a gootl milker live indoors wages 10s. a week and all found, except beer and washing.— Address E 11,_We#tern Mail, Cardiff. 41955 Wanted, Gardener thoroughly experienced wngle- hauded; in and out; state age, wages required, family, when free, references.—Apply D 77, Wesiern Mail, Cardiff. 239z31_ Butcheis.—Waited, an Assistant; able to slaughter and serve in shop; indoors.—State wages, reference*, ThoDlAS. Butcher, Llwv-nvpia. 744il "Grocfry.—Wautcd immfdiateiy, Haulier and WanT- hcuseinan; Welsh; Al references; total abstainer preft rred.—Apply J. P. Williams, Welsh Market, Ton, Pentre. 74614 —Win, Docker, Sausage Manufacturer, 287~Clifton- street, Cardiff. Has a Vacancy for an Apprentice to Leam Pork Butchering throughcut; premium re- qiiired. 724i4 Wai ted, a steady Foreman in a Hosiery Mills with 40 hands; firm disciplinairan.—Apply E 55, Western Mail, Cardiff. 713il Wanted immedMteIy. a Wrst-class Roll Turner for Tinwcrks state salary required and when can com- mence.—Apply E 50, Western Mail Office, Swan- sea. 42068 To Pork Butchers. —Wanted at once, Young Man; well up in all branches; good wages to suitable man; good references required. -RUSSell, Swansea. 639i3 To Colliers and ltepairerl'Wanted, Colliers and Repairers.—Apply George, Drym Colliery, Onllwyn, or Mr. George, Llr.asa.mlet. 634'3 To Cuttere.—Wanted ur.mediatelv, good Cutter.—Apply, with referencas, to Mr. Alfred Taylor, 31 and 32, High-street, Newport, Mon. 624z31 Respectable Canaan Wanted; must be sober and industrious.—Apply Mr. Jones, Watkins and Son*, Brewers, 94, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 593z31 Wanted, a strong and intelligent Youth as Ware- hevseman.—Apply, in own han<}\vriting, stating expe- rience, age, salary, &c.. to E 35, Western Mail, Car- dilf. 593z31 Bakers and CotifecttonMtt.—Wamtpd at once, a. steady Young Man as Second or Third well up in bread and smalls —Apply, with references, to Jones and Rees, Victoria, Mon. 56813 'ButcheF—Wanted, &'steady Young Man.—Atpiy Jones, Bridge-street. Tonypaildy. 481z30 ""Wanted~sie'uly Young Mm to Look After Horxes. Deliver Goods, and Be Generally Tjreful; married preferred.—Edwin Jones and Co., Llandilo. [533il_ SITUATIONS TAOANT. Situation Wanted as Groom or Groom and Coach- nan; can drive single or pair; good stableman; single; aged 24; good reference.—F., care of Elliott, Pantihiwgoch, CastJeten, Oardiff^ 679i4 ~0~diIleniaTi"Csn Highly Recommend his Gardener (Single-handed or Otherwise): married, one child leaving for no fault.—Caple, Darran, Neath. 697i4 Ga7daier~(27i Suigle) Wanti Sitauation, Single- iTitded; experienced inside and out.-Addrees S. Wilee, 30, Evam-road, Melincrythan, Neath. 693il As tborough Oroom; used to hunters, or break few young horses.—Address ivy. Cottage, Blosse-road^ IJandaff^ 641z31 Coachman or Groom-Ooae.hman; ride and drive single or pair; good character; single; aged 5* — Rees, 23, Mansel-street, Pembro^H 468z30 NURSEMAIDS, SERVANTS, AND BARMAIDS. SERVANTS WANTED. Wanted, a good Cook, Wiling to Assist in House- work housemaid and boy kept.—Apply Tatham Thompson., 24, Winrteor-plaee, CfavdSff. e87C0il Wanted experienced Nurse.—Apply Mrs. Williams, H«athfield (near Mill), Llat daff. e86S £ z31 After Christmas, Wanted Good Servant as Plain Cook; age, wages, particulars to Mr. Reginald Pearce, Grosvenor House. Cathedral-road, Cardiff. ez31 Wanted, by the 2nd of January, an experienced Housemaid; must he experienced.—Apply, with full particulars, to MM. Carr, Cwrt-yr-VU Penarth. [41954 Wanted, Beginning of January, good Plain Cook- General; wages jE15 state reference three in iamily. —3, Victoria-square, I'erarth. 4a4i4 Wanted, bv the 8th of January, Middle-aged Woman a« General Help.—Mis. Da vies," rglwysbrewis, near Cowbridge. 714j4 Servants'-Homes-J, 5, Wellington Cooks, Kitchenniaids, House-Parlourmaids, Generals, Nurses.—Apply Davies's Private Registry, 45, Charles- street, Cardiff. 738i.1 Wanted at once, good General Servant; small family.—Apply Penderyn, Fields Park, Newport, [il ply Penderi,n, Fie -Want«l, aiTexperienced Cook-General (B18), and :n experienced Housemaid-General ( £ 16).—Apply, two p.m., Nursing Association, Barry Dock. 745:4 Wantedr»" good Cook, Willing to Assist in House- work; housemaid and boy kept.—Apply Tatham Thompson, 24, Windsor-place, Cardiff. 666il wanted, good PIa-in Cooks. House-Parlourmaids, General Servants; stamp.—Evans' Registry, Elm- street, Cardiff. Disengaged, Jobbing Cocks, Young Servants lodgings found. 680i4 Nurse Wajited, to Take Charge of One Child must be used to children.—State particulars R. Jeremiah, Royal Stores, .Nr^v Tredegar. 68314 Wanted. Cook ( £ 32), Housemaid (S16). Parlour- maid ( £ 18), Ritchenmaid £ 16), Cook ( £ 20), Laundry- iraid (E10), Nurse ( £ 16).—Write Mrs. Coster, Registry, Gloucester. i4 "Wanted"immediately, a Parlourmaid; must under- stand her duties; country.—Apply, stating age, wt.ges, and references, to Miss Harries, Llananwas, Solva, R.S.O., Pembrokeehire. 67414 ^Wanted, thoroughly competent, trustworthy General Servant; good plain cook for family of three no washing; good wages to suitable person.—Apply, first place, 17, Wordj worth-avenue, Roath, Car- diff. 504il Wanted, respectable General Servant, Able to Cook must be clean and tidy worker, with g.iod references; good wages to suitable person. Wanted, al-o, a Nursemaid of experience; able to sew.—Apply 29, Park-place, Cardiff. 42082 Laundry Woman; widow with daughters to assist preferred: gentleman's place in country cottage and garden.—E 61, Western Mail, Cardiff. 42079 Wanted"immediately, an experienced Chambermaid. —Apply Dr. Kice Morgan,_ Morrisbm. TOQi^ A Young Girl Wanted who Uiiderstaiids Milking and Farmhouse Work; another girl kept,—Address E 49, Western Mail, Cardiff. 6^3i4 Wanted, a clean, respec'sib'e Girl, alxmt, 17, a« Hcuseniaid; a-nochei* kept; lmist h:^ve a. good lef rcnce.—Mrs. Tlion-w, Cog Fiiim, Sully. 663i4 A good Housemaid Wanted immediately.—Apply 16, Plymouth-road, Penarth. 694i1 Wanted, Two good General Servants also efficient Housemaid.—Esse,idene, Mf-rine-pa 'KJe. Penarth. j 14 "Good PIojiTOook Wanted immediately for London; wnail family fat- paid.—Appiv 1, 1'embroKe-tei nu'e, Cardiff. 42-62 ? Wanted, an expeiienced Honsema'd; must be ex- perienced.—Appy to Mrs. France, ilyrtle Hill, Car- marthen. Wanieti, Servant, aged from 15 to 18; Welsh p:-3- ler-ed.—Apply Rees. Pen.vlan, Rosth, Cardiff. 66214 Wanted, go<d Genersil Sfrvan't; used to piam cooking.—Apply 81, Commercial-roed, Newport. ri3 Wanted, for Llandaff. a thorough Housemaid; must be experienced; good p: rwonal .character iivh'prn- sitble, aged 25-30 years.—Apn'.v, in first jnsiance, with full particulars, E 33, Western Mail, Car- diff. 578ii lit u^e-Parloimniid Wautod at once thoivugb'y exjierienoed w.tg«. £ 15.—Apply, with references, to Mrs W. Mullock, King's Acw, Fields Park, Newport, IIi 627z31 V. c-j'ieii" at oi'ce. experienced General Servant.— Apply, with references, to 23, Bryn-road, Swan- sea. 63:3i3 Wanted, strong, clean Girl, 15 to 17, as Kitchen- rnaid.— Price, Bryncothi, Nantgaredig, South Wales. [i3 "Waited, a Girl as Nurse and Housemaid.—Apply 9, Albert-crescent, Tenarth. 591»41 Wmted, good Qeueral Servant; ''mati fam''y.— Apply 18, Park-place, Cardiff. will Wanted, a good Housemaid.—Apply 9, Richmond- terrace, Park-place, Cardiff. 587z31 "Wanted good Welsh Girl, from the Country, as General Servant—Apply, giving full particulars, to Mrs. Evans, Royal Stores, Ferndale. 5'4i3 Quiet Country Place, near Penarth.-Wanterl, good Cook (kitchennriid kept). House-Parlournui d, and Young Housemaid.—Address E 40, Western Mail, Cardiff. 42043 Wanted immediately, a Pla'n Cook for Business House.—Apply. Mrs. Mander, Aberdare. 616i3 Wanted, experienced Kitchenmaid or Plain Cook; wages BIB. Also Under Kitchenmaid; wages £ 14.— Apply 164, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. 623:3_ Wanted, a tliorough Housemaid for Country by January 9th.—State {,ge, references, wages, Mrs. Alien, St. Hilary, Cowbridge, Glamorgan. 619^3 ~W"arited7a Young Girl, about 18, to Assist in General Hcvsework.—Address S. T., Western Mail, Car- diff. 42024 Wanted, in January, Hovse-Parlouimaid, under stardmg plate, glass, lamps; good waitress and needlewoman gent leman's family country.—Llwyn- celyn, Llangibbv, Monmoutlishlre. 557z30 Gr>od Cook Wanted; trustworthy, and good mai-fger; aged 30 to 40; wages £ 25; washing and all found, except beer: kitchenmaid kept.—Apply Mrs. Montagu Leeds, lIafod-Xeddyn, LJandilo. [z31 Ptspectable Housemaid, about 19, Wanted imme- diately for Small Family.— Appiy, pcisontUy, 41, Newport-road. Cardiff. 530il Wanted, a House Parlourmaid for Two m Family.— Apply, wikh full particulars, J. R., Western Mail Office, Swansea. 532«1_ Booth's Registry.—Wanted. Generals, Pa.rlourtuaids, Housemaids, Nurse. Kitchenniaids. Disengaged, good Cooks. Beds for Serva,uts.-4, Frederick-street, Cardiff. Ladies Suited. Stamp. 552i1 Wanted, good Plain Ccok; also House-Parlournia-id, I in Gentleman's Family; personal character required; all found, except befor.-Apply Mrs. Stockley, Holly 1 odge. Crocs-y-Ceiliog, lieir l'ontypool. 451/30 "Wanted, experienced Housemaid single-handed.— Apply, stating age. wages required, and references, to Mrs. Jones, Llanfair Grange, Llandovery^499z31_ WantedTexperienced Noise.—Apply Mrs. Williams, Heatherfi.ild (Near Mill), LUmdaff. 508z31_ Wanted, First Week in Jar.nary, a thorougliiy- expeiienced Nurse for Young Children; able to do plain sewing aged 25 to 30.—Apply, with references, Mrs. Edgar Webb, Hafixl-v-Ddol, Nantyglo, MMhJx30 -g ""AVanted, January 4th. an experienced Honse- Parourmaid; country; aged about 25; good refe- rence.* required; Churcitwcman preferred.—Mrs. Griffiths. Llansannor House, near Cowbridge, South Wa'es. 41756 Wanted at once, a Housemaid aged about 22.— Applv to Housekeeper, Westgate Hotel, Newport., Mon. 734i4 Bat-maids (Two), Cardiff Waitresses, Chambermaids, Cr-ok, Kitchfnmaid (JB20), Laundress, Pages, Wanted. —Davies's, 45, Charles-street; Servants' Home, 4, 5, Wellington-terrace,_ Cai-diff. 740ii "Wanted. Young Lady as Second Bannaid; of good appearance and t'ddress; aged 17 to 18 years. —Apply Albion Hofcel. Peuarth. 743il_ —Wantecl7as soon us possible, a smart Young Lady as Barmaid; must be reliable and used to quick crinter trad?.—Apply, by letter only, enclosing references and stating age and salary required, to Mrs Antbouy, Wine Vaults, Georgetown, Mer- thyr. 737i4 Wanted, Young Laay to Ta-ke Charg* of Bar; also One, not necessarily experienced, to Assist.— Adrb ess replies to E 54, Western Mail, Car- diff. 7J 7i4 Wanted, experienced Young Lady for Hotel Bar, Corporation Hotel. Also experienced Young Lady for Ship and Pilot Hotel Vaults, Bute Docks.—Apply, with references, between six and nine p.m., Corpora- tion Hotel, Cardiff. 67011 Wanted, good Cook for Hdel and Restaurant.— Apply County Hotel, Pontypridd.. 676i4^ ~Wahted7 1st Jan jary, experienced Barmaid; make herself generally useful; send photo, reference, and state salary required.—Apply Pontyeymmer Hotel, renlycymmer. 678i4 cmlllediately, an experienced Young Person, of good appearance, for Quick Counter Trade.—Applicants munt forward references, stating age. heigrtt, and salary cxpected, E 52, Western Mail, Cardiff. 703i4 Wanted at once, respectable Young Girl, 15 to 17, to Assist in Housework and Maike Herself Generally Useful.—Mrs. Lloyd, King's Head Hotel, Pentre. [il Waitress, for The Dorothy ^experienced, and of the highest references), Required.—Apply, after seven, T. Stevens, 122, Queen-street, Cardiff. 647il Wanted, a General Servant, with good references; boy kept for rough work.—Apply Four E:ms Hotel, Roath, Cardiff. 610i3 Wanted, a. General Servant able to Do Plain Cooking. -Apply, with references, to Swansea Arms, Swan- sea." 631i3 "Wanted, r. good Chambermaid.—Apply Mrs. Mcliryde, Castle Hotel, Swansea. 42051 Wautcd at onie, Two clean, resjiefttable Girls— Stillroom-mtid Hnd Third Housemaid; good references. -Apply Shaftcsb;iry Temperance Hotel, Newport. 622z31 Wanted, good General Servant.—Apply Greyhound, Bridge-street, Cardiff. 579i3 Wanted, General Servant in January; good refe- rences required.—Vulcan Hotel, Dock-street, New- port. 527z31 Wa.nted immediately, experienced Barmaid; used quick counter trade first-class references required — Apply Freshfield, Secretary, Licensed Victuallers' Association, Newport. 41991 FEMALE SERVANTS WANT PLACES: Wanted, by respectable Young Person, Situation as House-Parlourmaid; three years in last situation; aged 23.-Apply M., Christchurch, near Newyport. 733i4 Wanted, Situations Together as Cook a.nd Parlour- maid, by Two experienced Persons.—Apply R. E. W., Post-office, Pontardulais. 727i4 Situations Wanted as General Servants for Several Country Girls; various ages-17 to 21.—Mrs. Coster, Registry. Office, Gloucester. 686i4 SALES BY AUCTION. I SALE TO-MORROW. I 12 CUSTOM HOI SE-STREET, CARDIFF. MESSRS. TAYLOR AND SON will JL?IL SELL bv AUCTION on TUESDAY, Decem- her 31, 1895 (under Distress for Rent), a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Bedding, Drapery, &c. Sale at Two. 698z31 SALE TO-MOKROW. 61 PVGET-STBEET. GRANGETOWN, CARDIFF. M ESSRS. WEBBER AND WILKIX- Nu SON will SELL by AUCTION, under powers of a Bill of Sale, on TUESDAY, December 31st, 1895, at 2.30 p.m. punctually, the whole of the Superior and well-made FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, AND EFFECTS, At above Residence. On View Morning of Sale. 42018 PUBLIC NOTICES. NOT I CE.-14. W Y N DRAM- J? ARCADE. TRIPE SUPPER EVERY FRIDAY FROM 8 P.M Orders Taken for Our NOTED MINCE PIES. [z -0 ATIONAL SICK AND BURIAL N ASSOCIATION. BRANCH No. 104. PRIZE DRAWING for the Benefit of E. OOAKER Has been unavoidably POSTPONED till J AX CAR V 25 1895. Winning Numbers will be Published in "Western Mail" and "Express," January 27, 1896. e8698z30 JJIANCY DRESS BALLS WI3S, COSTUMES, &c., Supplied on Hire, and all Necessary Make Ups. W. B. DUNFORD, 33, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF. e4873 TRADESMEN'S FANCY DRESS BALL. JANUARY 1, 1896. Ijfldie-J and Gentlemen Attending Above can be Phetigraphed up to Ten p.m., at THE FLECrKIC LIGHT STUDIO, 4, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. Fiist-clftss results. Moderate cliaigee. e4976 G RAND THEATRE SERYICE8. (In Coimx'.ion with the Y.M.C.A.) NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 5. Admission Free. Dress and Upper Circle, 2d. -?-?-?- ?JlUII?- CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARDIFF. JS X M A s T R E A T' FOR fI 0 R S E S. Aji. T- EWIS'S CLEANED HOUSE CHOP -UJL t) "I Four Packets of Horee 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, j CARDIFF. (Opposite the Castle). HAY, CORN, SEED, AND IMPLEMENTS FREE DELIVERY. e4968 BICYCLES. New Cycle Lock, with Key, Post Free Six Stamp8; Repairs, Plating, and Stove Enamelling promptly and cheaply at trade prices; no job too difficult, none too small.—Morris Broe., Pontypridd. elS47 ?mwr r 1 ? 1-W- .11:" MONET. Those in Want of Cash are Recommended to Apply to the Provincial Union Bank, 1, Queeu-aquare, Bristol, or to the District Agent, E. W. Weber, 3, Working-street, Cardiff. e4550 ?. RE MONEY-BORROWING! Messrs. WALLACE and CO., 93, QL'EKN STREET, CARDIFF, Make Monetary Advance." to all Classes at the lowest rate of interest. Sureties 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 ¡ao.Jl?I'" -? AGENTS, TRA VELLEiRS. advertisers are Cautioned that Posttrxisters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-otfice. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the oflicjs of the Western Mail. Brewers' Traveller and Bookkeeper.—Wanted iisine- diately, by a Finn of Brewers, an experienced Tra- veller, who understands book-keeping; must be able to speak Welsh, and be well acquainted with public- liout:e:i and hotels in the Rlionuda and Aberdare Val- leys, and have knowledge of the trade; to travelling three days a week, and remainder i week in office; security and good references abso- lutely necessary.—Applv, stating experience, connec- tion, and full particulars, to E 58, Western Mail, Cardiff. 42078 Experienced Travel lei's Wanted to Canvass for Sewing M ;ehines, Jewellery, &c.; to good men salary and commission.—Apply Atlas Furnishing Company, Hayes, Cardiff. 42uoo High-class 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 be able to show satisfactory returns; security and undeniable references required.—To save time, only those having filled similar past recently need apply, with tjrms and full particulars, to D 54, Western Mail, Cardiff. 461z30 Jones and Jones, Porth, have Vacanoiea for a Few smart Men (in the coming New Year), in South Walts and Monmouthshire, as Canvassers for their Well- known Goods, viz., Watches, Clocks, Sewing Machines, Family Bibies, Pianos, American Organs, and other Useful Articles; liberal terms to capable men good references and security indispensable. 41690 -?'?'- CLEjttKS AND MANAGERS. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANTED. I Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictit. ous Names it any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Maib Drapers' Clerk.—Wanted, a smart Junior as Enter- ing Clerk.—Apply, wit.h full particulars, to Ben. Evans and Co. (Limited). Swansea. 702il — Wanted, Manager for Ynvshir and Wattstown Co. t f 17 Nv? operative Society, Ynyshir, for their Drapery, Grocerv, Provision, and Boot Stores none but expe- rienced hands need apply; applications to be en- dorsed, "Manager."—Apply, stating age, references, security, and salarv required, to Mr. Edward Lewis, Secretary, No. 8, Brewery-terrace, Pontygwaith. near Pontypridd. 42067 Wanted, an Office Boy for Merchant's Office at the e a.t. the Docks -Apply, own handwriting, E 38, Western Mail, Cardiff. 604z31_ Wanted immediately, in Small Engineering Works, Cardiff, Manufacturing a Speciality, First-class Book- keeper, Cashier, Cost Clerk, Storekeeper, Time- keeper, Shorthand Clerk, Typist.—.Apply, particulars, qualifications, sahuy expected, Box E 41, Western Mail, Cardiff. 630'3 Low.—Wanted immediately, a Junior Shorthand Clerk, preference given to one with a knowledge of costs; state experience a.nd salary required.— Addi-ese E 39, Western Mail, Cardiff. '618i3 Office Boy Wanted.—Apply Fwnk H". STmpsonT Secretary, Ca-cliff Bill Posting Company (Limiteti). 21, Castle-street. Cardiff. ?. 601z31 Im —Wanted immediately, Junior CIerk~with~ Knowledge of News Agency Accounts also shorthand and type- writing.—Box E 34, Western Mail, Cardiff. 590z31 Wanted, a Manager for Co-operative Stores, C, tillery; must have good experience of oo-opei-ativ° general stores —Apply, stating age, experience, and wages, together with testimonials, to J<ju Brown, 1, Palace-wr CwmtiUerj R.S.O., Mow 42016 J PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rjn H E A T E E ROYAL Lcet.ee and Manager .Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER. Now Playing to Crowded Houses Every Evening, at Seven o'clock p-m., the Gorgeous Christmas Pantomime, THE FORTY rjlHIEVES. 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. Prices as usua, Early Doors, 6.15. Doors Open at 6 45; Commence at Seven. Bcoking Office at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's CUd.), Queen street. Telephone, No. 521. 42057 d RAND THEATRE \TT The Premier Theatre of Wales. Lessee end Manager .Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES. INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS OF THE GRAND, GORGEOUS, SPECTACULAR COMIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, LITTLE DICK WtlITTINGTON, Under the Direction of Mr. JAMES KIDDIE. To-night and Every Evening, at 7.30. Doors Open Seven. Early Doors, 6.30. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES NEW YEAR'S DAY (WEDNESDAY), January 1st, SATURDAY, January 4th, MONDAY, January 6th, and Every Sftrrday. Doors Open 1.30, Commence Two o'clock. Earlv Doors, One. Children Half-price to All Parts. Box Office Now Open at the Theatre, from Ten to Four. Telephone, 725. Prices from 6d. to 21 Is. 41988 1; H E pi M P I R E 1 TO-NIGHT. TWO PERFORMANCES. THE EMPIRE PROGRAMME. THE EMPIRE PRICES. TRANSFERRED FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY TO TUE PHILHARMONIC HALL, ST. MARY-STREET, DURING THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW EMPIRE BUILDINGS, Now being erected on the Enlarged Site of the Old EMPIRE. TO-NIGHT, at the PHILHARMONIC-IIAJLL, ST. MARY-STREET, The following Empire Company:- The KEENE and REEVES COMBINATION, in "A RUN FOR A WIFE," A Furcical Funniosity, enacted by Mifs Kate Reeves, Mr. Alex. G. Pearson, Miss Maud Montgomery, Mr. Edmund St. Albyn, Miss Grace Bond, Mr. Edwin Keene, and The Mascotte Quartette of Dancers and Burlesque Actresses. MISS JENNF LYNN. Serio Comedy Songstress and Dancer. T. };. FAYME, A Comic Songster. S A B L E FERN, The Fair American. MAX HILL's FIVE BEARS, In thcir Humorous Antics. FRED PERCY, Etl'opian Enterta'ner. T N AF 0 U R V A M P I R E S In "A Cockney's Visit to France." THE MARVELLOUS HOWARD BROTHERS, In Second Sight }1altiie.tatic,u.> Empire Programme Empire n-ioes I Two Performances Nightly I "^rSTlls ] HP H E A ZTECS. 0j» _H The Only Survivors of this 9TOT T i Powerful Ruoe. PANOPTICON, [ The Mon of ElAAtic OPEN ALL DAY. I bki THE CRYSTAL MAZE, I A Blaze of Jblectncity. Gilded Admission, pmars and Mirrors. 3d. J Admission jd. Open ad Day. rt, osigBERY n ALL, CANTON MARKET, COWBRIDGE- ROAD, CARDIFF. MR. J. L. KERPEN'S FIRST MONSTRE NEW YEAR'S £ JARNI_VAL AND "YY'ORLD'S F AIR. GIGANTIC SUCCESS OF THIS COLOSSAL ENTERTAINMENT, OPEN ALL DAY I NO WAITING ROOM FOR 10,000 PEOPLE! TRAMS PASS. A GENUINE PROGRAMME AND THE BRIGHTEST TALENT. COME AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF! FRIGHT, WARM, AND HOMELY IS THE VERDICT THOUSANDS. SEE THE SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR IHIS WEEK:- On WEDNESDAY ("NEW YEAR'S DAY"), 2,000 Tovs and Picture Books to be Given Away to the Firi-t 2,000 Children Entering the Hall. Special Afternoon Performance for the Children. No Extra Clmrge' On THURSDAY, Dancing in the Railed Enclosure to Music bv the Glamorganshire Artillery Band of 40 Performers. No Extra Charge! SAME DAY, Waltzing Competition for Vaittble Prizes. Free to Our Patrons. CHEAP EXCURSIONS ON ALL RAILWAYS ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. SEE BILLS. REFRESHMENTS IN YE OLD DRUIDS' ARMS AND THE JAPANESE TEA PALACE. TWELVE HOURS' AMUSEMENT FOR OLD AND YOUNG. ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. Mr. J. L. Keroen Sole Director. Manager I — — Mr. T. R. Gannon. Ll2623 DURING THE HOLIDAYS W. JJANTKR AND SON'S. RENOWNED WORLD'S FAIR, TUDOR-ROAD, NEAR WOODSTREET BRIDGE (One minute's walk from St. Marv-street), WILL BE OPEN EACH DAY. ADMISSION FREE. ADMISSION FREE. e4974 NEWPORT. rjl H E |JiIPIBE. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. VERNO AND VOYCE, MARIE RAY. FRANK DAVIS AND LILIAN GEROME, LAWRENCE BARCLAY, THE AVONE BROTHERS^ FRANK HALTER. MAX STERLING, AND THE MACDONALD TROUPE. Prices as Ueual. "y I CTORIA THEATRE Mr. MAURICE 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. Time and Prices as usual. e42049 PONTYPRIDD. R)YAL CLARE NT' £ THEATRE, PONTYPRIDD. Proprietors Messrs. TRENCHAJtD and JONES. TO-NIGHT. Enormous Recaption of the Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, The Proprietors will feel obliged if their Patrons in Pontypridd a.nd the Rhcndda will be kind enough to apply ae early as possible for Seats, 88 the Panto- mime cannot be prolonged after Saturday, January 4. Children Half-price to Pit and Circles. Booking Office, Messrs. Hiompsoo and ShackeII's Music Warehouse, Taff-street. Prices as usual. f41689

Cardiff School Board Election I WORKING MAN No, Mr. Secularist, I want my boys brought, up to be God-fearing men, so I'm going to vote for them.

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. "THE FORTY THIEVES" AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. Judging from the reception given to the pantomime of "The Forty Thieves at the s Theatre Royal, Cardiff, since its production on Christmas Eve, there is every probability of a long and suecess&ul run. As u^ual, I opinions 0 differ as to the merit of the play, 1(, but there is a vast majority who consider it t to be one of the best pantomimes, produced in Cardiff. The ma.tinee-t on 1 hm-du.y, Friday, ] and Snturdny were well attended, and in tli ■ I i evenings money had to be relumed. The 1 artistes lwve now settled down to their work, and .vevtntl new features will be introduced I] this week. ? DICK WHITTINGTON AT THE GilAXD THEATRE, CARDIFF. I] The ]):iiuo! ii;iifc of "Dick W hittiuyton," now at the Grand, will certainly b-' a popular o-:e. Sinco the production on Ohri^tmaa Ere several improvements have been jnude. The palucr> 11 scene of the "Emperor of Morocco" was 1 put. on to adva.n-.ag-e all Saturday J light, au.i j a very pretty sight it was, with "a display of some 5,000 electric aights of various colour-. The ti-an.fonna-tion .oene, i-hough a short one, is particularly charming. THE EMPIRES. I CARDIFF. I In order to admit of the new Empire in Queen-street being completed, the performances usually given ac- that popular place of amut*- ment will be transferred to the Panopticon in St. Mary-street to-day (Monday). A fine array of artistes bap been engaged, and the Edwin Iveene and Kate Rt-eves Combination are certain to provide pient-y of comedy in their musical sketch entitled "A Run for a Wife." The Masco-tte Quartette of charming lady dancers; lU is" Sable Fern, a ballad vocalist and danoer; Mr. T. B. Fayme, a comic singer; Max Hill's performing b"ars; James and Andy Howard, in their manifestations cf se<hind- sight sorcery; the Four Vampires, who supply sjme ocmic pantomime scenes, with otliers named in the programme, will be certain to provide excellent entertainment for the audiences. H should not be forgotten that there will be two performances nightly at the Panopticon as at the Empire. NEWPORT. Verno and Voyce, the "fin-de-cycle" bicyclists who were such favourite- at Cardiff last week, appear at the Newport Empire. Among other:, engagtd for that place of enter- tainment are al*o the Macdonald Troupe of five international dancers, who came with a j/ood reputation, and aire the winners of 250 prizes. The French clowns, 'the Avone Brothers, are certain to keep the audiences in good humour, and there are several other "turns" of con- siderafole merit. SWANSEA. At Mr. Oswald Stoll's music-hall in Swan.-ea Lady i\Iari<ei 1 will ocenipv the premier position in the bill, and will be .supported by a host of sp.endm variety entertainers, among them being Phil and Hattie Miilr, two humorous Yankees, wlio ha.ve been v.e'l received at the Palace Theat.re, London. Then there are Dan Kennedy and Lottie Allen, who also Iwil from across the herring pond; PaEae: and Ku-siok, who need no word of introduction Professor Devereux's panforming dcgs, the mysterious Cowley. and others, who fill up an excellent programme. WORLD'S FAIR AT CARDIFF. Mr. Kerpen's successful show at the Rose- bery-hall, Canton, is to be further enlivened during thio'1 week by new and augmented attrac- tions. The vast crowds which during the Christmas holidays visited the great building hav.e unanimously pronounced the fair and carnival a huge ^ucoess, full of genuine en :-er- tainment, bright, warm, homely, and com- fortable. On Wednesday IXew Year's Dav) I Mr. Kerpen announces a distribution of 2.000 toys and picture-books to the first 2.000 children I entering the hall on that day. Special amuse- ments will be provided for the youngsters in the afternoon, and everything possible v ill b." done on this occasion to give them genuine and innocent amusement. On Thursday next a waltzing competition will be held for valuable prizes, the entrance being free. Dancing will also be indulged in in the railed enclosure, to the strains of the Glamorganshire Artillery Band. of 40 performers, under the c leadership of Mr. Paul Draper. On Friday afternoon, from two to five, a special afternoon TI performance will be given, when the admission will be Is. Further particulars of the increase,! attractions for this occasion will be announced la.ter on. At all other hours on Fridav the admission will be, as usual, gixp.ence ouiv. NEW THEATRE, SWANSEA. The grand burlesque, "Little Christopher Cooum'buf!, which TO produced with mr-h success during the Christmas holidays at the New Wind-street, Swansea, is to be presented nightly during the forthcoming week, and wij, doubtless, be awarded all the patro- nage it undoubtedly deserves. "THE MANXMAN" AT NEWPORT. I Newport theatre-goers are promised a treat this- week, when Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann' ong-nial No. 1 Company will ocoupy the boards of the Victoria Theatre and play the drama- tised version of the powerful story by Haill Caine. "The Manxman." To thoo<:E' who have read the book the scenes will appeal with the greatest force, but even now readers will be able to ttlioroughlv enjoy the splendid charsc- terLsation. and the deeply pathetic pictures por- trayed. The piece will be excellently staged, the scenery being most beautiful. I

LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. 'c CHRISTMAS PRESEJJTK—A Choice Assortment of Ladies' and Ciiildmn's Aprons. Pinafore*, Dresses, Collarettes, Bows. Tie*, Gloves. Silk Handkerchiefs: also Indies' and Children's MilUnerv, stylish and at. moderate prices; Coats and Pelisses in all the newest shapes and colours; Ojmrte. Underclotbin/l. etc., etc. An inspection solicited.—Mis WiEiam/l. 25, Arcade. e4943 LINEX LAITNDERRD, Curtains Cleaned. Carpets Beaten, Windows Cleaned. Bed Cross Vans and Ladder. Trucks to all parts daily.—Cardiff Steam Laum.rv, Carpet and Window Cleaning Companv (Limited), Minny-street, OaiMYI", Cardiff. Send Post. "TIt e39609 -?-??-?

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SUICIDE CLUB. THE LATEST VICTIM OF THIS NEFARIOUS SOCIETY. A Dalziel's telegram from New York on Sunday says:—The Suicide Club, whose strange freaks oame prominently before the public in the beginning of this year, has just given another disma.1 sign of its continued existence. Qn Thursday a. young man named Thornafi Milford arrived at the Palace Hotel, Newark, and in the course of his conversation wita the clerk stated that at a meeting of his club he had been selected to kill himself on the 27th inst. The clsrk treated the matter as a st-aie joke, and took no further 11 itice of M-iiford's movements. Early on Friday momiag, however, the hotel watch- man became aware of a strong odour of gas issuing through the door crevices of Milford's room. On opening it the strange visitor was found senseless and dying from the effects of the gas which he had turned on. In his coat pocket were found papers showing that tu iv&s, indeed, a member of the New York Suicide Club, and nad drawn the fatal lot-his death warrant—at its last meeting. The paper was headed by the club's insignia, skull aId c rosso ones, printed in red. with Decaml't"f 27 below. It appears that this is the eighth suicide committed by the mem- bers of the nefarious society. .liilLl1 -HP"1

GAVE HIM A DRESSING-CASE PRESENTATION TO A CARDIFF JOURNALIST. Mr. F. W. A. Fisher, a member of th" reporting fetaif of the "South Wales Daily A cw»- having been appomttd to a position on the sub-editorial staff of the "Birmingham Daily Post," was entertained by his colleagues on the local press at a banquet at tlie Angel Hotel, Cardiff, co Saturday. Mr. W P. Williams occupied the chair, and the company inducLed, besides representatives of the "South Wales Daily News," "South Wales Echo," and "Western Mail," Mr. E. Fletcher, of the Theatre Royal; Mr. Mouillot, of the Theatoe Royal Pantomime Company; Mr. Sounes, of the Grand Theatre, and Mr. Dunckley. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been honoured, the Chairman submitted "The Health of our Guest." He re- fe-rred to iMr. Fisher's professional ability, bore testimony to his conscientious discharge of duty, his solicitude for the interests of his employers, and the high esteem in which he is held by all his colleagues.—Mr. Fishier, in re- sponding, reciprocated the good feeling mani- fested towards him. At a later stage in the proceedings Mr. Fisher was presented with one of Bishop's (Duke-street) patent kit bags and a complete Persian leather dressing-case, the .former bearing a suitable inscription, and the recipient's initials. During the e\enins: Mr. Fletcher favoured the company with two charac- teristic recitations, and Mr. Mouillot made a few congratulatory remarks. The remaining toast? were, "The Health of Me-ssrs. D. Duncan and Sons," "The Proprietors and Our Col- leagues of the 'Western Mail, ard "The Chairman." Me. Kerpen, the manager of the Angel Hotel, provided an excellent dinner, admirably served.

GREAT FIIIE AT LEEDS. HEPWORTH'S CLOTHING FACTORY BTJRNED (DOWN. The most disastrous fire which has occurred in 3,eed's for years broke out shortly after eleven o'clock on Saturday night, when the extensive clothing factory of Messrs. J. Hepworth soid Co., Claypit-lane, was completely gutted. When 'be fite brigade arrived they found the building, which is 80 yards long, 40 ytrds wide. and thrft- s:o:eys high, one mass of name:. Two steaiueiv were quickly got to work, and 3,000 yards of 1Io.>e brought into requisition, but, despite the exertions of the brigade, the roof collapsed within twenty minutes of their arrival. The interior of the building consisted for the most part of pitchpine, which burnt very Sercelv, Fortunately, there was no breeze, otherwise the consequences would have been very serious, as the neighbourhood is congested and swarms with huge manufacturing places- As it was, the flames spread to the adjoining warehouse occupied by Burgh and Co., clotltiers, pnd also dfrnuered a. row of houses in Queen-square, the inhabitants of which were thspwn into a state c-f wild consternation. The brigade, however, managed to concentrate the ire pretty well. thonyh there was never any hope of saving the building where it originated. The damage to Messrs. Hepworth'R property alone is estimated at close upon 280,000, and about 1,000 hands will be thrown out of employment. The pro- perty was insured in several offices. -?

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ADRIFT ON AX ICE-FLOE. EEGHt HUNDRED LIVES IN JEOPARDY. A Reuter's telegram from Yei?k on Saturday savs :—Eight hundred fishermen and 100 pledges, with horses harnessed to them, yes- terday went adrift on an ice-floe in the Sea of Azof. Half of the men have been got off, and the work of rescuing the remainder is now in progress.

A BRAVE QUARRY MANAGER BESTCUE ON A WELSH MOUN- TAIN". An old man nairaed Humiplhrey Jones, 67 years of age. residing at Brytnt-glwys, near Towyn, 'had a narrow escape from being frozen to death on the mountain between Machyn- lleth and Abergyaojwyn on Christinas Eve. In spite of the warnings of friends and the threatening aspect of the sky, he expressed bis determination of crossing the mountain on foot, and re-joining his family. Soon after he started a terrible and blinding snowstorm came on, and he lost hie way. After waiting anxiously for some hours has friends became alarmed, and a search party was organised, under the command of Mr. J. Meyrick Roberts, assisftamfc manager of Bryneglwys Quarry. For lioliz-z they travelled the- mountain roads and paths in vain, and eventu»Hy they separated in t.wo couples, searching the mountains in dif- ferent directions. The snow was blinding and the wind keen and strong, and to add to their discomfiture Roberts and his party discovered t'hat their lights were going out. They heard a splash in a brook ciose by, but their shouting elicited no reply, and their lamps became ex- tinguished. Whilst groping their way jn the I dark Roberts eli-pped and, fell down a ledge, where he found also Jones was lying. Th;> poor man was benumbed with the cold, and almost unoonecious. Restoratives were applied, and the poor fellow was half carried, half dragged to his home. On their arrival at Bryp.eglwvs it was discovered th,at the second party had not returned, and Roberts organised another search party. Thef»e were, however, obliged to return at five o'clock in the morning unsuccessful and worn out with fatigue, having spent the night on the mountain. After a short rest Roberts set out again, and came upon the missing party making their way home- wards. they having discovered themselves in the morn inc. after suffer'-ing terribly from the effects of the storm, near Machvn.leth, where ihev had a short sleep before resuming their homeward journey.

SINGULAR AFFAIR* SHOT FIRED INTO A GROCER'S SHOP AN NEATH. Much exci'tement prevailed at Nea.th on Satur- day night by the report that an attempt had been made to murder a Neath tradesman in his shop. It appears that Mr. John Jones. grocer, who.-e plaoe of business is in Pendre. Neath, was busy attending to his customers on Saturday night. He wa", leaning over his desk, writing out a bill, when a bullet crashed through hi" plate-glass window and whizzed close to hi" head. There were several customers in the s:iop at the time, but, happily, no one was injured. The police were called, and were promprlv 011 the scene. A thorough investiga- tion of the strange occurrence is being made. but up to Sunday night there had not been any clearing up of the mystery. It does not appear that ;'uv report of firearms was heard, and it is suggested that an air gun or strong catapult was ui-ed. --?-

MAGISTRATE IN TROUBLE. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LABOUR OFFICIAL. On Saturday, at Liverpool Police court. William Matkin, J.P. for Liverpool, and secretary to the General Union of Carpenters and Joiners, was fined 20s. and costs for being drunk and assaulting a police-constable, and a CToss-summons charging the constable with assault was dismissed.—Evidence WM sriven that ohe police found Matkin and a woman loitering in the street late at night, and wh°n he spoke to them Matkin asked if the officer knew he was a J.P. He then assaulted the officer, and was taken to the Bridewell and charged with drunkenness and a-z -It. When there he did not. it was alleged, make any complaint, but this Matkin denied, and added that the woman was respec- table and the wife of a chemist. He only re- moved the officer's hand from his shoulder.— Mr. Matkin was chairman of the Liverpool Trades Congress.

MAN FOUND THROTTLED. A mysterious occurrence is reported from Standi™, near Wigan. On Sunday morning a colliery labourer, named' Michael Bouike. who lodged with Joseph Jones, stableman to the Rector of Siandish, was found dead in the house with a muffler tight-ly drawn round Lie throat and a serious wound on t.he forehead, apparently caused by a poker, which was lying near. Jones and Bourke were together on the previous evening, and- had dr ink together. On Bourke returning to the house towards midnight he found t.he door locked by Jones, who had returned earlier, but he managed to effect an entrance. On Sunday morning Jones, whose family is away, left for the Rectory, and a short time afterwards Bourke was seen by a neighbour lying on the floor, and the polnce," on breaking into the house, found his dead body. Jones afterwards gave himself up to tfhe police, sav- ing he had heard what thev had found in the house. He seemed little concerned.

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Killed his Schoolmate GVX EXPLODED AFTER YEJLBS OF SNAPPING. Lads had often Played with the Musket and no one Knew it was Loaded. The Green point Hangers have been in exis- tence several months. Their headquarters is in a woodshed in the yard of A. M. LuTas house. Xo. 123. Huron-street. Greenpoint. The Rangers number nve:-William Babbingtonj of No. 57, Dupont-street: Christopher Law- less. of No. 130, Huron-street; William GreIS, of No. 125, Huron-street: Walter Williams, "ho lives in the same neighbourhood, and Mr. Lum's eon. Babbington ? twelve years old, Lawless was ten, Gress and Williams are each eleven years old. The name Greenpoint Rangers Ît; proudly blazoned on the woodshed door, and in that modest armoury has been stowed away the Rangers's property, namely, one ancient army musket, one old horse pistol, one venerable sword, one cast-off uniform, once worn by a Union soldier, and one drum. Mr. Lum bought the old musket many years ago in a. junks hop in New York, he cannot re- member exactly where. It is of the pattern of '69, which was loaded with a bullet and fivs buckshot. Mr. Lum does not know wiieo. it was last loaded. He has never loaded it. He has snapped dozens of caps on the nipple, and the gun has never been dia. chiirgvd. Last summer Mr. Lum and hit family went to Plainfield. He took along the old musket that his children might shoulder arms with it, march around, and amuse them- selves. Mr. Lum thought he left, the musket lit Plainfield, but his son carefully took it home with him. The Qreenpoint Rangers ha vie snapped hundreds of caps on it. There were no officers in the Rangers. It was turlli about in command, the boy who wore the uniform, with the trousers and coat sleews turned up, ranking the others. After school the RangeM drilled in Mr. Lum's yard, and sometimes they paraded the neighbouring streets. They were drilling in the the yard the other d&y. Lawless wore the uniform, Babbington carried the gun. Lum flourished th-s sword, Williame brandished the horse pistol, and Gress bed the drum. It was fine sport, but finally they tired of it. "Let's play burglars," cried Lawless, "and I'll be the burglar." Lawl<<ss took off his uniform, for which they all have much -espect. Then, after many twistings and turnings around the yard, after; much mock secrecy, Lawless proceeded to break into the woodshed. While he fumbled about in there the other boye waited for him outaide. Babbington put up the old army musket and drew a bead on the woodshed door. Lawless the daring burglar, found himself caged. H. put his head out of the door to survey the. field before making a phyful dash for freedom. Babbington pulled the trigger. The paper cap fell from the gun nipple. Babbington racked the old musket again and stooped to pick up the cap, for ammunition is dear to a boy'e poo- kfet. As Babbmgfcua leaned forward he aeoee- sarily lowered the muzzle of the musket. A* ] the same moment Lawless tfhrew wide tharj woodshed doer. The hammer of the musket fell on the nipple that had no cap on it. The old musket, which had not been loaded in the memory of its owner, was dis- charged. Its charge tore off the left side ot Lawless's face. He fell on his back, and died' without a groan, while the Rangers ran into tha basement of the house, cowering in fear. Dr. F. M. Burke, of Kjen^street, an uncle of Lawless, was called, and an ambulance came from the Eastern District) Hospital. The boy's body wae taken home. His mother has been ill, and it is feared her eon's untimely death may hurry hers. Babbington was ar- rested by Detective Behten, of the Greenpoint Avenue Station. Babbington is inconsolable. Lawless was his best friend and constant cam- paion. It is supposed that the fulminate in the ca.Ps so often snapped on the musket had formed a sort of fuse leading to the charge that had so long laid in it.

FIRES AT CARDIFF. A GROCER'S SH:OP GUTTED IH CLIFTON-STREET. At half-past one o'clock on Sunday morning Police-constable Fownes. while on duty ii Clifton-street, Cardiff, observed smoke pro. oeeding from No. 120, a grocers shop, ooeupÎeC by Mr. W llham John Wa-ite. Having alarmec the inmates, he reported the fire at the Roati- Station, and the reel, in charge of Inspector Lewis, was at ones despatched to the scene olr the outbreak. It was promptly got to work from a hydrant in the vicinity, but the fire was not got under until 2.20 a.m. The fine had its inception under a stairoase of the shop, where a large quantity of matches w £ re stored. The damage done is considerable, a large por- tion of the stock having been destroyed by fire and water, and the counters, doors. a<nd uta-irca-e were likewise demolished. Mr. Waite is unable to assess the value of the damage done, but informed the poiic-s that the houae and stock were injured. FIRE IN CATHEDRAL-ROAD. Shortly before ten o'clock on Sunday morning a fire was discovered under the hearth-stone of a fire-place in a bedroom at K o. 8. Kyveil.cijjf- street (off Cathedral-road), Cardiff, oocupied by Mr. Frederick Rippon. Firmean Webber, on examination of the floor, found that the out. break had originated underneath the firegrate, which had been used on the previous night, and that some burning cinders had got underneath the hearthstone and set fire to the joists. The flames were extinguished with a few buckets <4 water.

MISS TALBOT, OF MARGAM. The many friends of Miss Talbot and those who have b^en recipients of her generous bounty will regret to learn that she is seriously ill. It appears that she has been in indifferent health for some time. and, a relapse taking place a day or two ago. she was obliged to go to London, in order to be near the best medical practitioners. We are sure we echo the wishes of all who .know Miss Talbot when we earnestly wish for her speedy recovery. ??

Death of Mrs. Bickard, Newport. A lunge circle of friends will regret to be apprised of the death, which took plaoe in Friday night at Oscar House, Main doe, New- port, after a severe attack of pneumonia, of Mrs Rick&rJ. wife of Mr. T. H. Rickard. who has been clcseiy identified with the trade of New- port and the county of Monmouth for 45 years past. Cornish people by birth, they settled «aj"ly m life in Monmouthshire, and have lived in Newport for a long time. A patient, self- sacrificing wife and devoted mother, it it almost impossible to estimate the loss which xuis beon ooeasiomed to the surviving members of Mrs. Riokard's family. Two of the sons jc&tQ drowned by the foundering of the tftesuniship Caerau m the Bay of Biscay in March, 1888, but- friere are etild seven sons and a daughter to mourn theiir mother's de».th. The funeral will take place on Wednesday nen.

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