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J PUBLIC AMtTSEMEKTS. I CARDIFF. rjlHBAT RB ROYAL Ussee and Manager Mr. EDWARD FLETOTER. LAST PERFORMANCE OF Int. MORELL S and ME. mouiLLOIrS COMPANY, ia the Greatest financial aud Artistic Suceesa the GAIETY THEATRE, LONDON, has ever kaown, THE SHOP GIRL All the Old Favourites in New Songs, Dances, &c. Time and prices a» usual. Half-price at Nine. Booking Offices at Messrs. Thompson and ShaekeH's (Limited), Queen-street, from Ten till Five. Telephoue No. 521. THEATRE ROYAL. ON MONDAY NEXT, FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY, For the First TIme in Cardiff, If B. MILTON BODE'S COMPANY, In the Highly Successful Musical Oomedx, I GENTLEMAN JOE (THE HANSOM CABBY). Originally Produced at t-he Prince of Wales' Theatre, LONDON. Mr. FRANK DANBY aa Gentleman Joe." Ifiss EMMELINE ORFORD m "Emma." Supported by, a Strong Company and Powerful Chorus. Seat# can now be booked at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited). f i RAND THEATRE, G The Premier Theatre of Wales. Lagee aad Manager .Mr. CLARENCE SOCSES. SATURDAY, Last Night of the Most Startling Drama Ever Seen, entitled- THE RATTLE KING. JAMES H. WALLICK as THE OATTLE KING. See the Acting Horses. open at 7; commence 7.30. Box Office open at llieatre daily, 10 to 4. Telephone 725. Prices 6d. to £ 1 Is. MONDAY NEXT, MAY 18th, Special Return Visit of "THE PROFESSOR'S LOVE STORY." 44821 THE EMPIRE $UEEN-STREET. Mafiaging Director—OSWALD STOLt». SPEffAL NOTE.—The highest praise emphatically •xpreeeed hu been cenerally aceordejl to our aew Rstablishmest. TO-NIGHT, THE t-UMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE, THE ORIGINAL-NOT A COPY. Voder the direction (If MONS. TREWEY. Vhese living photographs, presented at the EMPIRE, LONDON, have attracted the elite of the Metropolis. The C&nematographe will exhibit at each of the two Porfonnaoces every evening, and aJ80 dailj at 2.30, 3-0, 3.30, aad 4.0 o'clock. 1 THE WEBB BROS., Continental Musical Comedians. LIZZIE VALROSE, Ballad and Light Comedy Vocalist. ABEL and WELSH, Laughable Gymnasts. ETHEL DOVE, Impersonator of Coater (Character. WALLIS and LANGTON, Comedians. ARTHUR ROSEDON, Comedian in Song. PAUL LANGTRY. The Black Came Back. NEXT WEEK: Ten?; Wilson and Clown, Rose Hamilton, Tom Leamore, &C. Sox Office Open Daily Eleven a.m. to Four p.m. >>*n of Boxes, Fauteuils, and Grand Circle. PHILHARMONIC JJALL AND ^TOLL'S JpANOPTICON. Managing Director OSWALD 8TOLL. TO NIG)ST. at Eight o'clock. SATURDAY, at Three and Bight o'clock. JJOBERTON'S j^ENTUCKY MINSTRELS. Pronounced by aH who have seen it the best Troupe of Christies ever in Cardiff. The Prices of Admission are unexampled in their moderation—Is., 6d., and 3d.—just half what this Company ever appears to. LAST WEEK. LAST WEEK. hesember their former visit, which was a record success. SAORED CONCERT ON SUNDAY NEXT. NEWPORT. H E M P I R E Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! HARRY CHAMPION, The Quick and Quaint. THE THREE SISTERS WYNNE, Divinely tall, and moefc divinely fair." Ziobe, Paul, Oajrie Joy, Horace Warde, The Oscars, and FRANK COYNE. *<ext Week:—The Great, Only, and Unprecedented CAICFDO on the Wire. BELGRAVE DTEWORKS CARDIFF. DECEIVING OFFICE FOR ROATH PARK AND CATHAYS ON: CRWYS. ROAD BRIDGE. e5291 ? Jf«i O AHfk to be Lent OH Note of to »v7vj V./ Hand without fees, sure ties, publicity, or delay. Town or Country. Strictly Private.—Repayments to suit borrowers' convenience. ~~Trade bills discounted.—Central Advance Bank, 40, "*od-sti«et, Cardiff. S. Harris, manager. e5296 Tt/r ONEY TO LEND. IMY, Repayments. Reasonable Interest. Strict Privacy. THREE POUNDS TO A THOUSAND. Gall of write to R. PKILLIPS, 18, eHUROH STJLKET, e98?7d CARDIFF. These in Want ef Gasn are Recommended to Apply to the Provincial Union Bank, 1, Queen-square, Brit tel. or to the District Agent, E. W. Weber, 3. Worltinyjtfeet^CiardiB^^j^j_e4550^ THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER THOMPSON'S BURDOCK PILLS ÐYercome the worst forms of diseases and the foulest state of the Blood, Stomach, Liver and Kidneys; they 1.'0 to the core of every disease, where no other "dedicme has power to reach. In Boxes, at Iø. 14d all(} 2s. 9d. each. Sold by all Chemists, or from the Burdock Pill Manufactory, 44, Oxford street, Swansea PUBLIC NOTICES. CARD IFF EXHIBITION, 1896 PATRON: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. OPEN D A I L T From 10.30 a.m. till 10.30 p.m. FINE ART GALLERY (Containing 800 Pictures). MACHINERY IN MOTION. GREAT DISPLAY OF WORKING MODELS. WORKING GOAL MINE. MODEL GOLD MINE. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. LAKE and CANAL, with ELECTRIC LAUNCHES and GONDOLAS. BAND OF 2nd KING'S SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY. Will Perform Twice Daily in the IMPERIAL GARDENS—from 2.30 p.m. till Five, and 7.30 till Ten p.m. THE OLD WORLD BAND (From Amsterdam) Will Perform on Hand Stand in Imperial Garden from 1.30 p.m. till 2.30 and from 5 30 till Seven. PANOKAMA OF WATERLOO. GRAND WATER SPECTACLE AND OPEN-AIR OPERA, "SANTIAGO)." WITH A CHORUS OF 150 VOICES ON STAGE AND LAKE. THE WHOLE OF THE GROUNDS WILL BE BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED NIGHTLY BY 10,000 FAIRY LAMPS. IN RESPONSE TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS, THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HAVE DECIDED TO ACCEPT PAYMENT FOR SEASON TICKETS BY THE FOLLOWING INSTALMENTS, NAMELY:— ON APPLICATION, bs. (Including Cost of Photo- graph), and THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS of 5". EACH, PAYABLE at ONE. TWO, and THREE MONTHS AFTER DATE of APPLICATION. Applieations for Season Tieketa will be reeeived at the Exhibition. 43944 CHARLES-STREET C0NGREGA. TIONAT. SUNDAY SCHOOL.-42nd ANNIVEli. SARY, SUNDAY, MAY 17th. Sermons by the liev. J. MORGAN GIBBBOX, of Stamford Hill, London—Morainsr, at Eleven lUll., Chsirtes-etreet; Evening, at 6.30 p.m., Park-hall. e5359 EST GROVE CHmlCfiT 1" NEWPORT-ROAD, (UNITARIAN FREE CHRISTIAN). The Rev. Geo St. Clair, Sunday, 11.0 and 6.30. Evening. "What Heaven is JAke. II e5361 BITS IKE 9S ADDRESSES. EXHIBITION OF M AIL CARTS AND pERAMBULATORS CONSIGNMENTS ARRIVING DAILY, IN ALL THE VERY LATEST DESIGNS. V "hammock woooekstte* • \^g^^j^gjMra«n .MwcETT ft c;r*rEmr ira Largest Stock in Wales to Seleet from at SPENCERS RENOWNED BABY CARRIAGE WARE- HOUSE, 1ST. JOHN'S CHURCH SQUARE, CARDIFF. Repairs in all Branches by Experienced Workmen.- HE LARGEST EXHIBITION OF GENUINE HAND-MADE LEATHER GOODS OF ANY MANUFACTURER, REQUISITES FOR TRAVELLING, RIDING, DRIVING, &c. Note :— How to get Attention at Railway Stations. How to get Best Accommodation at Hotels. How to be Happy when Travelling. How to Save Money. How to Produce a Gentlemanly Effect when Travelling. By Using BISHOP'S PATENT KIT BAG. Sole Maker ami hrvfiritor !FF. BISHOP, 24, DUKE-STREET, OAkDiiF. Several C.)bs for Sale. Also Several Second-hand London-made Carts, cOnlplete. i MANUFACTURER. Horsforth, Offers hie iTi. Own Goods direct from the Loom at Mill Prices, viz. :— Serges, Fancies, Cashmeres, Bieges, Meltons. Mantle Clothe. Pattern sent free on applioa>tion. Save all intermediate profit Special Lot of Dress Meltous, all snakes at per yard. Address —M ANUFACTURER, HORS- FORTH. LEEDS BUSINESS ADDRESSES. CARDIFF EXHIBITION ADMISSION FREE! WITH TRAIN FARE PAID! The enormous and constantly expanding business done by BEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED), REGISTERED AS THE CARDIFF FUiiNISHERS Enables them not only to continue to supply every description of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE At about half the prices usually charged by some of their competitors, but to present to all cash customers at each of their branches during the holding off the Exhibition a Ticket of Free Admission, with train fare pa/id, as follows. To cash buyers of £ 2 worth—Free admission. 25 worth—Free admission, with train fare one way up to twenty-five miles. jBlO worth-Free admission, with train fare both ways up to twenty-five miles. £ 20 worth-Free admission, with train fare both ways up to fifty miles. AS THE LARGEST FURNISHERS In South Wales and Monmouthshire, they are in a position to serve you far and away below the prices charged by their competitors, whilst the uninterrupted trading of forty-six yeaa-s affords the strongest possible proof that the quality of all goods may be fully relied upon. DINING, DRAWTTSnj.. AND BED ROOM SUITES, from 3t to 50 Guineas* PIANOFORTES from 10 to 45 Guineas. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES GRATIS! DELIVERY FREE 1 BEVAN AND COMPANY CARDIFF, NEWPORT, AND PONTYPOOL. :t, BREAKFAST-SUPPER, E P P S'S GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. COCOA BOILING WATER OR MILK. HORTON'S ORIGINAL For Females C "> For Females Orly i BENEDICT PILLS. J Only, rff THOUSANDS of Testimonials kave 8 been received from all parts. Females of aU ages should take them. They at once remove all obstructions, no matter how obstinate or from what- ever cause arising. In boxes 7id., 18. lid, and 2s. 9d. Sent Poet Free, under cover, Id. extra, direct by the proprietor, Q. D. Horton, M.P.S. (from the Birming- ham and General Lying-in Hospital), Aston House, Aston-road. Birmingham—Agents: Oardi!? A. Hagon, Chemist, 39, Bridge-street, and 11, Bute-street. Mer- thyr—Wilis.. Chemist, Georgetown. Swanaea—Lfloya, Chemist, Oxford-street, Newport—Young, Che- mist, High-streat Cannot be had from other Chemists. N.B.-None genuine unless bearing G. D. Horton," in red across each label. Letters aaswered free. eó4 THE EVENING EXPRESS CONTAINS MORE NEWS THAN ANY OTHER EVENING PAPER IN WALES. Crafct Notices. yRT DECORATORS. DAVIS AND SON TVW POINTERS, GLASS, OIL, AND PAPER-HANGING MERCHANTS, 11. QUEEN-STREET. DYEWOBKS, ETC. XF YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHES NICELY CLEANED, GO TO HOBBS. DYER, 1. NELSON-TERRACE. TTrENITTTEB. EVAN & COMPANY. LIMITED THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," ST. MARY-STREET AND DUKE-STREET. u. OABDEJST SEEDS. WE. WALKER, 5, Queen-street, and 10, North-street, Cardiff.—Agricultural, Garden, and Flower Seeds, and Seed Potatoes in all varietiw. E5119 GiEOCEBIBS. AVID JONES & CO.. LIMITED THE PEOPLE'S FOOD PROVIDERS, The Finest Butter, lOd. per lb. Call at Wliarton-streei. HATS. ATS.—PARSLEY'S, Arcade, for Haad- made Hats.—40, Caroline-street, 15, Wyndham-ajeftde. Buy from the maker. HHETTKlATIC CURE. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO PHIL PHILLIPS, 24. ST. MARY-STREET. TEA. fAAVID JONES and CO. Limited I J FOR FINEST TEA IN THE MARKET. CALL AT WHARTON-STREET. WHERE TO LUNCH. rrVHE SCOTIA" RESTAURANT L LUNCHEONS, TEAS, DINNERS ,5. DUKE-STREET. TYPEWRITING. ANIELOWEN AND CO. (Limited) Legal Work, Specifications, Estimates, and all Branches of Typewriting executed on the Shor est Notice. Terms on application. WESTERN MAIILjUniinijilI§i- £ £ IlI-I!L— HOTELS. 0 L I F T O N JJ 0 T E L CLIFTON-STREET, ROATH, JAMES N. DOBBS, PROPRIETOR. BILLIARDS. Wines and Spirits of the Fiaest Quality. e5290 SEASIDE AND COUNTRY. APARTMENTS. UXTON,- HADDON GROVE HYDROPATHIC AND WINTER RESIDENCE.— Si»cioub accommodation; reon^atiou, billiard, and smoke rooms: tennis lawn, ke. thorough treatment for rheumatism, gout, &c. dark-room.—Send for terms, G. E. HALL, Proprietor. e5348 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. rjlYPEWRIT ING ALL BRANCHES OF TYPEWRITING EXECUTED AT SHORTEST NOTICE. ALL PRICES INCLUDE PAPER. o. d. Authors' MSS. (over 3,0M) per 1.000 words— 1 3 Authon' MSS. (under 3,000) per folio 72 words.. 6 1 Legal and General Copying „ „ „ -0 1 Balance Sheets „ "8 2 Tabular Work „ -.0 2 Specifications, fc< per pare foolscap 0 44 Carbon Copies, each Duplicate Half-price of Original. Higher Numbers of Gopies at a much Cheaper Rate. SHORTHAND CLERKS IN ATTEN- DANCE FOR TAKING NOTTS OF DRAFT AGREEMENTS, INDEN- TURES, BILLS OF QUANTITIES, SPZCI- FIOATTONS, Ac., k.; or to WAIT UPON CUSTOMERS AT OWN OFFICE. WESTERN MAIL LIMITED WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. e6265 W. E. WALKER, BAY, OORN, AND SEED MERCHANT, 5 QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. AND 10, NORTH-STREET, AGRICULTURAL SEEPS, GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS, ALL VARIETIES OF SEED POTATOES. Agent for Lawe's Chemical Maaure Ceinpany. j^ESSIONS AND SONS, LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Timbers, Slates, Joiner" Cement, Chimney-pieces, Monuments, Lavatories, Baths, Baages, Grates, and aJ1 Building Materials. PENARTH ROAD, CARDIFF. Largest Show Rooms in Wales. WHO Mads that Smartly Fitting Coat? Bishop & Co., Queen-street; opposite Empire.

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HEAD c)FFICES:- CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET.. COPIES ONLY of testimonials should be enclosed (not originals') Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Pcet- ofHce. Letters addressed to Initials or Fict.it'ous Names must bear the addreas of the advertiser or cnu ef the offices of the Western Mail The boxes. proYflted fùr answers to advertisements appearing in the "Evening Express" are net intended for any other purpose whatever, and cannot be allowed to be used for the distribution of printed or written advertising circulars or arnouncenient-s of any kind. "Apply at t.he Evening Express," means tliat the address of the advertiser can be obtained at the "Evening Express" office on personal application. If required to be seat by post, two stamps must be ea. closed. N.B.—To avo^.d delay nil letters containing adver- tisement should have the words "Advertisement PUBLIC-HOUSES. To Let, the WiiidiH Arms, Davit-street.—Apply the landlord, or Mr S. A. Brain, Old Brewery. Car- diff. o9375h22 DRESSMAKING. Dretsniskhig.—Wanted Apprentices and Imp) overs r, hours 9 to ".—Apply, 1QQ, Albany-road, Cardiff. 118 Wanted, an experienced Milliner at once; to sleen out.-Apply to E. Hamlctt., 45, Hotmeeda-le-atrcet. Lowerjiarngetown, Cardiff. e9346h!6 LOST AND FOUND. Lost, on Wednesday evening, between Lynmouth and Penttth. in the saloon of the Cambria, So purse, containing money, a second-class T.V.R. pass, and a draper's bill. If finder will return same to the nn =._ he will be kiiitably rewarded. 1"19 -?.?_6_?_ FURNISHED HOUSES. TO LET. Furniflied House to Let; pemi letaolifd: no base- ment in good road miles from London; close to stac:or< and bus five bedrooms, two sitting-rooms l>at'.i (hot and oold); 30s. per week—H. G. Betts, Streatham Comnmn. c.9378hl7 .?. KursiCAit. For Stdo. Seven-string Zither Banjo, BS. and Seven- string Ordinary Banjo, 17& 6d.; also genuine Ameri- can Guitar, 30s.; rare and genuine barons.—Fred G. Barnard, Banjo Studio. 148, Broadway, Cardiff. c937Zh21 PIANOFORTE Iyesiona given by Young Lady to suit pupils after bnsinemt hours; terms mode- rate.—MISS F. EVANS. 24, Oowbridge-road, Oar- diff. e5038 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. American Ice Cream Machines.—Labour and Trouble Saved, every requisite for Cream Business in Stock; instructions in making ice cream free to customers; price list post free.—Address Anglo- American Ice Oreani Company, Judd-street. Euston- road, London. e9362h26 Hameas, Harness, Harness, Black or Brown; pony, cob and full size, from B4 4s: warranted hand- sewn; eecond-hand harness taken in exchange.— Steward, Saddler, Woodstrcet, (Xrdiff. ■ e5336 1.000 Rusiaess Cards, Memorandums, or Billheads, h.: 10.000 Useful Handbills. 8s. od. ssmples free.- Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead. Bris- *1. e4«19 Poultry, Pipeoa, Cape Bird, and Dog Foods.—Write for prices and samples to Noah Bees aad Son, Hay, Cora, aad Seed Merchants, Cardiff. e5229 APARTMENTS. APARTMENTS WANTED. APARTMENTS WANTED. Sitting and Bedroom Required in Cardiff or the Immediate Neighbourhood by a Gentleman out dur- ing the day.—Address Y 20, Western Mail, Oar diiT. e9562h!3 APARTMENTS TO I^ET Sitting-room and two Bed. rooms su:t gentleman or friends; hot and cold bath piano; trams paes dotr; terms moderate.—Mrs. Williams, MemomLbuihUngs, Cowbridge-road. Gar. dirt. e9379h22 Two first-cla«s Unfurnished Rikmus to I<et in centre of Ptentagenev-street, Riverside.—Address X 89, Bvening Express, Cardiff. -,e9347hl6 Well-furnished Rooms, convenient to town stations and exhibitio* terms Koderate.—20, GlynrhonBda- street, Cathay. e9346ad To Let, for Summer SefMon, Furniished Apartments— Sitting-room, Two Bedrooms; near the sea; about six miles from Pembroke; terms moderate.—Apply Mrs. Tucker, Newton Farm, Pembroke. 64h22 Weston-super-Mare.—Furnished Apartments, near sea and Grove Park; large rooms; good cocking; terms moderate.—Apply Proprietress, Amberlev, Lower Church-road. 24h21 Overlooking Tintem.—Well-ifurnislied Country Apart- ments bracing a/ir and charming scenery; terms moderate.—S">uth Bank, Hewelsfleld, St. Bria.vels, Glot'cesterahire. 4987h21 Comfortable Front Bedroom, with Use of Large Sitting-room, to Let in House of French Lady; central, select locality; no children.—12, Walk. Car- diff. 4h21_ Farmhouse.—Pleasant Furnished Rooms to Let for Farmhouse.—Pleasant Furnished Rooms to Let for the Summer b'.gh bracing situation sea. view; near station; dogcart and driver, if required.—Address Y 36, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3h21 CLEAKS AND MANAGERS. A3P>fE11TTSEMENTS inserted under this headiag at the following prepaid 20 words. 1 day, 6J ..3 days. Is. 6 days, Is. 6d. laundry Book-keeper Wanted immediately; thoroughly experienced; capable of taking entire charge of the office.—Apply, Bridgend Steam Laundry, Company, Bridgend. e9368h!6 PREMISES. ADVERTISEMENTS inserted under this heading at the following' prepaid rates: — 20 words, 1 day, 6d.3 days, Is 6 days, 1s. M. For Sale, thoroughly well-built Villa; very plea- santly situated; facing Mackintosh Institute; all latest improvements.-Apply 73, Ecppoch-street. Car- Iliff. e93761122 A Hoiise for Sale in Arran-street Roath, facing Miickintosh Institute; hot and cold bath.—Apply W. Dickson, ala. Clare-road, Cardiff. e9367hl6 To l^et, 8. Moy-road; bath-room.—3, Guildford-street, Cardiff c9354M8 Penarth.—Modern House For Sale, New Plassev- street; bargain.—For full particulars, apply C. H. A^3&?fevUle-strectiC!ar(hfr^ip9285hlS^ MISCELLANEOUS. AI>VFRTISEMENTS inserted under this heading at the following prepaid rates:- 20 words, 1 day. 6d ..3 days, Is. 6 days. Is. 6d. To Amateur Picture Framers.—Mr. Wills, Castfe Arcade, Photojrrapher and Picture Frame Maker, is now prepared to supply Amateurs with highest class English and German mouldings from 6d. to 10s. per lenarth; Fancy Oaks and Waluute a specialty. Call and see Patterns. COlDDle.n!1.ng see Illustrated Guide and Catalogue (259 pages), 3d.—Tobacconists' Out. fitting Ccmpany, 181, Euston-road, London; manager, Hv. Myers. e9335d A. and J. Miicnaughcon, Woollen Manufacturers to the Queen, Pitlochry, Scotland. Novelties in Tex- tile Fabrics. A and J. Macnaugliton. Pitlochry, issue New Patterns—Suitings from 2s. M. Ladies' Tweeds from Is. a yard. A and J. Macnauerhton, Pitlochry, Sell Direct to Wearers Choice Costume Serges, Black, Indigo, and Colours. A. and J. Macnanghton, Pitlochry, supply Tweeds and Serges at Mill Prices. Parcels 20s. Valus Carriage Paid. e5131 Î8 Your Watch Wrong? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of ever* description, English or Foreign, is 38, Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir, for ten years with Mr. Spiridiofi. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4202 Aristotle's Works, complete Coloured Plates; g»ni'ine edition; 30 stumps. "Paris by Night, or Gay Life in Paris" (illustrated), 30 stamps, post free.—E. Bowker, 27, R.CT«Bhaw>-street, Liverpool. Established 1832. Patronise the Old Firm. eolffl MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names rnuat bear the address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. ■ Wanted a Sma.rt Errand Boy.—Apply, a.t Editorial Rcoin, Western Mail. Wanted, Ironmonger's Warehouseman; must have held similar Mtuatiion: no ether applications enter- tained.-Cross Bros., St. Mary-street, Cardiff. eh19 SlRaflt Ijaundrv.—Wanted at once, Blouse. Flnery., and Shirt IroncM constant employment; beat prices t,iven —Apply Man-ig-n-, W. E. Vaughan and Co. (Limited), Llandaft-road. Cardiff. e9373h18 Inmers Wanted.— Experienced Shirt. Blouse, and Finery Hands piece work; best prices and constant employment. Also Dyers, Ironers. good Pressure.— Ar>ply" ilanager, CtwliiT Steam Laundry, Dyeing, Ciiiprt, and Window Cleaning Company (Limited), Ciitliavs. e9351h16 Wonted immediately, Groom-Coachman; good rider and driver, single or paiir, a.nd make himself generally useful.—Apply Penarth House, Penarth, from three to eight. 44923 To Farm Labourers.-—Wanted immediately, respect- able Mhn; must understand gardening make himself jtererslly useful.—E. J Poole, 285, Bute-street, Car- ditf. 69hl9 Want-ed, strong Boy, 14 to 16 (indoors). Attend Small Garden, Mow Lawn, be Generally Useful.—Apply 0 7, Western Mail. Swansea. 16h21 Wanted, Stable Lad; must have served in a gentle- man's stable, and be able to ride and drive.-Apply Dr. Healv. Barracks, Cardiff. llhlS Wanted, Young Lad as Apprentice to the Gar- dening.—Particulars on application to Mr. Williams, the Gardener, St. Donatt's Castle, near Bridg- end. 4792hl8 Wanted, General Workman on Farm cottage and garden found.—Apply Evans. Broadway, St. Nicholas, Cardiff. 4961h16 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers; must be used to good-class work.—Apply at once Ben Evans and Co. (Limited), Swansea. 1211il9 —Wanted, a steady and intelligent Man as Milk Salesman; good chriracter from last place required.— Acplv, personally, Cardiff Milk Supplv, Castle-road, CWdiff. 84h22 To Butchers.—Wanted, a Man. well up to the t Trade.—An ply Smale and Son, Wind-street, Swan- sea 83h22 Mining Captain Wanted for Abroad (healthy climate); must be experienced man, especially in man- ganese.—Address Z. O. A., at Homcastle's, Cheap- side, London. 65hl9 Haird^sser.—Gents.' Hand Wanted outdoors; good references indispensable.—State age and wages required to O 4, Western Mai' Swansea. 4965h20 Wanted, improver to the Body-making and Wheel- ing also Smith 6S above. —Cox, Ooachbuilder, Ljanelly. 4912hl9 Cycle Repairers.—Wanted immediately. Four firat- claw Cycle Repairers must be able to build through- out; constant work summer a.nd winter.—Apply John S. Brown, Cycle Depot., Swansm. 4962hlq Butchers.—Wanted, respectable Young Man, able to Slaughter, Ta.ke Charge of Horse; good character. —Woodward. 213, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. 4834hl9 Wanted immediately, an Improver to the Printing Business (News and Jobbing); good opportunity.— Apply Thomae, Phntere, Cardigan. 4822hl8 To Saddlers.—Yoanj? Man Wanted at once; must be a good Etitcher.-Apply, Sheppard and Williams, J Swansea. 4789MB Bal:ers.—Wanted, steady Yo-inkr Man to Assist in Bakehouse; able to mould: good references.—'Wm. Harris, 144. High-street, Merthvr. 4803hi3 Butchers.—Wanted, Young Man, about 18; to live, indoors; one used to the trade preferred.—Apply Squire, 32, Adam-street, Cardiff. 473?hlo Eteotrical Engineering.—Messrs, Sydney F. Walker and Co. have Vacancies for Two Apprentices,—Oar tiff Electrical Works, Severn-road, Cardiff. 4747hl8 Men. Youths, Boys (All Classes) Re/juiring Em- ployment (Indoors or Out), Write at Once: "Situa- tion Guide" free; busy time hundreds suited; don't delay.—Tanner and Co., Box 113, 112, Newing ton Causeway. London. Men late Army, Navy, or Merchant Service also Write. 4683hl6 To Smithll.-Wantcd. a good General Smith for I country Work chiefly.—Apply, stating wages, Wil- liams, Carpenters' Armo, B rough ton, Wick, Bridg- end. h16 flO.—A Conditional Salary of 12s. 6d. to B10 per week can be earned in Spare Honrs or Evenings, by Either Sex Everywhere.—Proof gent free to anyone sending addressed envelope in own handwriting to Manager (Department 9 B), 79, St Helen's-gardens, North Kensington. London, W. L12662 ADVERTISEMENTS inserted under this headiag at the following prepaid rates: — 20 words, 1 day, M 3 days, 1* 6 days, Is. 6d.

The Cycle Boom WHAT WE SOON SHALL SEE. I Our n&igWboiirs coming from Church on the family machine- Mrs. Jones returning from shopping- I Miss Smith, in her combination cycle- bathing dress, having a. spin on the sands- The police force on wheels.

arVMJCMJLIBN. SERVANTS, AND BARMAIDS. Wanted immediately, good Gensral, with references; plaiu cooking; housemaid kept.Apply' Mrs. Schroe- ter, Pcntyrch. near Cardiff. e9370n20 Wanted, for gentleman's country hou-ie, respectable mddle-aged Cock; "dairy," and rr<i-.»cement of other -Sketch. Hickmv.t-roa.1. Pcna:th. ^2 Wanted, for the Country, a good General Servant; two in family; good character indispensable.—Apply Mrs. Eaglet/m, Bonvilstone, Ca.rdiff. 71h16 Waiited, good Kitehenmaid Wanting First Place as Cook; small family; good wages; assistance; country.—Mrs. Vulliamy, Glaebury House, Glasbury, Ra dncrshire. Cardiff Union.—Ely Schools.—Wanted, an Assis- tant Laundress; wages B16 a year, with board. lodging, and washing.—Apply to the Master. [44854 Wanted, ft trustworthy Nurse must have a good character. —Apply Mrs. Marment, 52, Oakfield-street, Cardiff. 35hl? Wanted, experienced Houeenuud in Gentleman a F»milv in Countly; aged 26 to o0.—M. M., Strana- ghan." Castle-street, J^rdiff. 44h21_ A respectebie General Servant, with knowledge of cooking; comfortable home; referen^ m^ jiensahle.—Apjity Miss l^ewis, Hwmiiey Hill, nearpardiff. r, a Nurse; must be fond of children and have good references.—Apply Mrs. Lewis, 32 Rich- mond-road. Cardiff. 4983h18 Wantro, a respectable Girl, Churchwoman to do some Washing and Help in the General Work of the Hovte; comfortable place.—^Apply Rev. F. Kdmondes, FUzIwhioii Court, Bri<igend. ""WantedTtTgcod Genera Servant; one who know^ scrcething about dairy work preferred. Address Y 33, Western Mail. Cardiff. 4976-iia Wanted, Gent'eman's Family. Country, a sharp, intelligent Girl (17), knowledge of cooking preferred, Wanted, Gent'eman's Family. Country, a sharp, intelligent Girl (17), knowledge of cooking preferred, to Assist Other Servants.—Alpha, Uanstephan Car- marthenshire. 4531,118 An experienced General Servant Wanted; aped about 22.—Apply Mre. j?olle, Holly,Jjan»hen. [11)21 Wanted, strong Girl as Kitchen-maid. -^PP'y Mr*- Randall, Glanogwr, Bridgend. 4MdUhi3 Wanted, good Cocks, House-Parlour. Kitchen Maids. Generals. Ml capacities, Suited immedia.tely.- Stfjnn for particulars london Registry and Letter Exchange Mart. Abergavenny. 4998h!8 Cook (experieneed) Required, Gentleman's FamUy.— Apply Mrs. Jones. Stationer. Usk. 4977hlo Wanted, good House-Parlourmaid must be able to wait wellat table.—Miss Strick, Ham l+oiT House, Swansea. 4954h"^ Wanted immediately, a Cook-General.—Apply S3, St. Andrew"s-c.rescent, Cardiff. 4970hl6 Wanted, General Servant; plain cooking; aaiotlier girl kept; must be thoroughly honest and trust- worthy.-Apply Mrs, Williams, Vicarage, Trosd- yrbiw. 4967hl6 Wanted, TwcTreapecbabfie Girls—General and Nurse; aped about 20: referencei required —Apply Mrs. Jeffreys, Ferndale, CT^ha Park, Newport. 4951hl6 Wanted, good General Servant; Churohwoman.— AddIv Mrs. Jenkins, Oxwich liector\ near Swan- 4928h20__ Wanted, Girl, about 18, as Nurse to Four C hildren. —Applv. with references, to Mrs. Thou-as, Ty Clvd. Hirwain. 4r»3hhl5_ Wanted, good Clook-General for Two in Family: washing, ironing; must be experienced; good character indispensable.—Mariquita, Maindee, New- port, Men. 4903b 19 Wanted immediately, an experienced Cook.—Apply Lady Morris, Sketty Park, Swansea. 4890h19 Experienced ? General Serwnt Wanted after Whit- suntiSe; able to do plain cooking.—Mrs. Nicholas, Farfleld, Llanishen, 1tar Cardiff. 4878hl9 Wanted, experienced Cieneral Swvant; f^}Jr ia family—Apply 9, Windsor-p.ace. Cafd.ff. 4825hl8_ — Wanted, tboroughiy-good Cook, in Gentleman's fi'milv baking and small dairy kitcheiiTnaid kept., Churchwoman.—Mrs. Prichard, Brjutinon, 478li[^" end. Wanted at once, a thorouglily-good Cook; no baking or dairy; good wages given.-C^Ueford, 4791hlS Chepstow. 4791h18 Wanted, an experienced Plain Cook for a BU6ine« House.—Apiily. to Mis. Harris, 144, Merthvr. —rr — Wanted, First-class Shirt Ironers; piece-work, Is. 6d. per dozen; fancy ditto. 3s. per day. Alro Wash-house Forewoman; all constant work.—Com- petent hands only apply Managcitas, Dtstnct Slesm Laundry, Cadoxton Barry. 4797nlo Ironers-.—Wanted, expeneoced Shirt. Blouse, and Finery Hands: piece work; best prices: constant en-plcyment. Alf-o Dyers' jroners; good prefers.— Apniv Majiager, Cardiff Steam Taundi-y, Dycillg, C»rpet and Window Cleaning Company (Limited), Catliays. Cardiif. 4752hl8 WantedT Geiierai Servant; four jr. family; no young children.—Apply, after sax p.m.. 25, Hamilton-street, Car.ten. Cardiff. 4744hI8 Wanted, an experienced House-Parlourmaid; Wl. and about 24 veam old: small family; housemaid kept; wagee £ 18.—Address X 97, Western Mail, Car- diff. 4745hl8 Wanted immediafcelv, Ccok.* (aged 33), Housemaids, Kitchf-rniaids, 30 General Servants.—Stamp, Mrs. Evans' Registry, Elm-street, Cardiff. Diseogsged, Sf-winsr-maids. 4733vil 6 i Wanted, a Nurse Girl, between 15—16 years of aire.—Applv Mrs. King, 13, Church avenue, Penarth. 4698hl6 Wanted, thoroughly good Swedish Servant as Genera! for Small Family in Cornwnll.—Apply Mrs H. Sheppard. 20, Weetboui-ne-road, Fcnaith. 4688hl6 Wanted, good General Servant.—Apply House- keeper. 2, Arcade, Itfracomhe. 44812 c?le&n Cirl as S7inlrle- W:anted immediately, strong, clean Girl as Single-' handed Kitehenmaid under cook .-State, acre, where Jived, wares Vickerman, Saundersfoot, South Wales. 4709hl6 SERVANTS WANT TLACES. Ivadiss Suited with All Clasfees of ServanKs Situa- tions Secured for Servants. Fee Is.—Miss Walters, 30, Page-street, Swansea. 474ihi6 Geiw-ral Waiting (plain cooking, waf'iing), long diameter; Cook-Generals ( £ 12— £ 11), Cooks ( £ 14— H(1uI'ekt>epen;BriU¡;h Agency, Aberdare Junc- tjon Stamped address. 4712hj& ? ? BICYCLES. Alldavs' Cycles. Manufactures. Stock, and Depot; Ladif'f<' Machines for Hire: Repairs and Plating a S;>ecisbty: Alldavs' Qyele Riding School. 'Andrews- hall. St. Mary-street. Cardiff; ope" from 10 till 10.— For terms and particulars, apply Alldavs and Onions, Prenmatic Knjrinoenrur Company (Limited), 19, Wi stq^.te-street, Cardiff. fe5309 Abandon Ancient Map* and tr-r.A Four Stamps for up-to-date CycTsts' Rood Map of South Wales, with correct mileap-a to all chief townc, aad 1896 lists, now ready, containing useful hints. latest aoveities, aad special bargains ia Safeties and Tricycles, from 35s. valve or inflator fittings, nuts and sundries, p«r return —Morris Bros., Cycle Works, Pontypridd. el947 REPAIRS.—Ail Go to Morris Bro?., PontypnddT (h) job too difficult, no iob too small. Don't for- get. New Cycle. 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Mr. Piitttt, White Hart Hotel, l'ontypridd, says:— "Year socks cured me of soiaUoa." John Gribble, of St. Mary Church, mea;r Cewbridge, Myg; -"Your Socks and Wristlets done me « lot of good. I am now able to go too work. JJELTS. 10s. 6d. EACH. BEND SIZE OF WAIST NEXT TO THE SKIN. SG3KS, 10s. 6d. PER PAIR. SEND SIZE OF BOOTS. Mr. Evan Lewis, Byas Cot !<•"<>, St. mellon's, sajvr —"I am much better "sines w .n^your Socks." Henry Faulkner, 2, Drrm roAa-sidc, Graig, Quaker"s- Yr.rd. i-ear Treharria, says.—"The Belt I hadt fro« you has taken the pain away, and I am getting much stronger." William Edwards, "MIe Hook, Haverfordwest, says: —■"Your Socks have done me a lot of good. I an now able to get about-" William Scott 33, Bridge-streq, Troedyrhiw, says: —"I have had no Rheumatic since wearing par Seeks." R I S TS, 5 W Send Size of Wrists, I V Send Size of Wrists, HIXNTiREBS OF TESTIMONIALS PAN BE SEES OF THIS WONDERFUL CURE AT rBB ABOVE ADDHESS. AGENTS. The following are duly appointed as a rents for tfe* sale of Phil Phillips's Rheumatic Cure — Mr. J. SHANKLAND, Bridge-street, Kidwelly. Mr. J PRICE, Ctourch-road Station, near Newport. Mr. THOMAS B. NEAL, 45, Mackworth-street. Bridpend. Mr. JOSEPH MORGAN, Main-street, MaesycwmsKr. Mr. D. V. MORGAMBE, 10, Bush-street, Peaataroko Dock. Mr. JAMES LEES, Newland-street, Coleford- Mr. MORGAN PARR, Stationer, 168, Cardlfi CM*, Aberaman, Aberdare. Mr. JOHN D. JONES, 42, Upper High-streeV Rhymney Mr. JAMES P. JONES, Newcastle Emlya. Mr. M. JOHN. Grocer, Ferryside, CaimarthenshirA. Mr. E. J. JONES, Presteirn. Mr. R. PRICE, Penyjrraig. Vr. W. HITCHING, Grocer, Bridgend. 1 Mr W. GRIFFITHS, Clydach, Swansea. Mr. E. T. DAVIES, The Emporium, Llanstepha* Carmarthenshire. Mr W C DAVIES, Llanfellta Farm, Bwlch, K-S.Q. Mr. D. L. JONES, Bookseller, Briton Ferry. Mr S. BA TUS, 3, Park-road, Redditch. Mr. L. BRIGSTOCKE, Haverfordwest. Mr E. SMITH. Avnoid Fann, Little Hereford. Mr. T. D. MEYLER. Chemist, Milford Have*. Mr. DAVID EVANS. 1, Woedlamd-road, Lla»eUy. 408T5

1 "THE MASTER OF TREMLAYS" ?- AN HISTORICAL ROMANCE OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. PART II. CHAPTER IV. (Continued). "What matters it ? I am speaking of one that does. Listen! One day, two months *fter your departure, I was walking alone in the forest thinking of the brilliant parties of "he Count of Toulouse—thinking, perhaps, of when I heard a well-known voice sing- 'OR the plaint of Arthur of Brittany." "The Flower of the Forest," stammered the 'Use Flower of theV Forest," she repeated, emotion; "you know at last whom I apeak. I had not hear for a long time. How ^■Utiful I found her! She ran with open *r*118 to meet in». Sh« took from her honey- basket a bouquet of beautiful wild 'which she fastened on nay bostan, and then 6he spoke of you!" exclaimed Didier. ishe did not name you, but I recognised felt' ^l6r^ sir, very foolish; I 48 my heart would break." <*ptahi timidiy extended his hand to of Alice. said, "I am very ^~Wbit towards you—towards you both, per- '??dø her only, sir," said Alice, foi^fet that you love he* do not forget that she lovep you." At this moment they were interrupted by the voices of M. de Vaunoy and the Marquis Beohameil. "I have not told you all," said Alice, hurry- ing away; "we shall see each other again." "Does she still love me?" asked the captain of himself. "To see him again," murmured Alice, burst- ing into tears the moment she was alone. "To once more listen to unmeaning protesta- tions showered upon me by way of consola- tion; to read pity in his eyes, and only be able to raise myself in my own eyes to plead the cause of a riTal!" She took a small brass medallion from her bosom, and, passionately kissing it, exclaimed, "How I love him,! Oh, heaven! how I love him!" Alice loved Ðidier with all the fondness of a girl's first attachment. Until lately she had seen no obstacle in the way of her and happiness but her duty and the will of her father. Now an abyss opened before her. Didier had forgotten her, and transferred his affections to another. Vaunoy, to do him justice, loved his daughter, and wished to promote her happi- ness, but the course of events left no choice. A word from. Bachameil might place in jeopardy his title, his fortune—perhaps his life. Alioe was in some degree aware of this, and had she not known Didier might, perhaps, have sacrificed herself to the repose and safety of her father; but between Bechameil, a frivolous old man, and Didier, the contrast was too great. Alioe had also long suspected that Vaunoy held the rich domains of Trem- lays only by a doubtful and precarious right of possession; that ehe regarded this usurpa- tion as a danger, and not as a crime, because she was ignorant that it prejudiced the legiti- mate proprietor, if any such existed. Her father's character had been for years a per- petual source of uneasiness to her, and her I' short love scenes with Didier were the only real moments of pure joy she had tasted. Vaunoy had repeatedly desired her to forget Didier and favour the addresses of Becha- meil. The poor girl replied that she would endeavour to obey him as regarded- Didier, but that nothing should induce her to bestow her hand upon Bechameil, for whom she had conoeived an unconquerable dislike. Vaunoy had latterly besought her to change this determination. He did not succeed, but he gained time; when the unexpected appear- ance of Didier at the chateau threatened to defeat all his projects. Didier had scarcely recovered from his astonishment at the sudden disappearance of Alioe when Vaunoy and Beohameil made their appearance on the terrace. He advanced to meet them, and, having coldly returned their salutations, took from his pocket a parchment, to which the Koyal seal was attached. With your permission, gentlemen," he said, "we will now proceed to speak of that which concerns the service of his Majesty. Upon the proposition of his Serene Highness the Count of Toulouse, Governor of Brittany, the King has conferred upon me the mission of escorting the funds arising from the impost across this country, which is considered dangerous; and his Serene Highness has given me particular instructions to pursue and destroy, by every possible means, this handful of rebels who bear the name of Wolves. I presume I may count upon your aid, gentlemen, as two loyal subjects of the King ?" They answered, with many protestations of loyalty, .in the aitirmative. "My measures," resumed Didier, "are all taken. The gendarmerie of Rennes have had notioe; those of Laval are at this moment on the march. The police of Vitre, Fougeres, and Louvigne-du-Desert, will second me if necessary. We shall muster altogether three hundred men." "It is not enough," said Vaunoy, "the Wolves are four times as numerous." "I thought they were more numerous still," replied the captain. "We shall be one against four. It is too much, for we shall have all the advantages on our side. You don't imagine, 1 suppose, that I shall attack them in the Wolf Pit? Do not be surprised, M. de Vaunoy, that I am acquainted with the name of their retreat. Thanks to the circumstances, 1 know the Forest of Rennes as well as if I had been born in it." "I am aware," resumed Didier, after a pause, during which De Vaunoy turned pttlbft, "that the position of the Wolves is impr«f £ l8 £ H veeH <9o not intend to run the i ■' chance of attack until his Majesty's money is I placed in security. I must also have fortified positions in the forest; and I demand of M. de Vaunoy, your chateau of Tremlays; of you, marquis, your chateau of La Kose." "I thank you, my dear guest," said Vaunoy, in a tone of most cordial courtesy, "that these measures you speak of form the last part of your plan. Before fortifying yourself, you will, doubtless, be occupied in escorting the money that awaits you at Rennes, for they say the King's purse is empty, or nearly so." "Such, in fact, is my project, sir," re- -plied Didier. "Then in the meantime we will oonvert Tremlays into an inn, where the escort can halt for repose and refreshment," said Vaunoy. "The impost money," replied th<J captain, "is under the guaranty and responsibility of the comptroller-royal, so long as it remains in Brittany. It is, therefore, for him to choose the place where it shall pass the night." Vaunoy anxiously awaited the comp- troller's reply. "My small chateau of La Rose," said the latter, gravely, is not so well adapted to sustain a siege as that of Tremlays. If, therefore, M. de Vaunoy would allow the escort to halt for the night at his house, I would esteem it a great favour, and would, of course, indemnify 'him against all ex- penses." CHAPTER V. Vaunoy acceded to this proposition with an eagerness which surprised the, young captain, who, though he heartily despised him, did not for a moment doubt his loyalty. It was, therefore, definitely arranged that the convoy should leave Rennes the following day, and halt for the night at Tremlays. The party then proceeded to breakfast; immediately after which Vaunoy retired to his private room, and summoned his steward and Lapierre. He spoke a long time to them on a project which had first occurred to him on the terrace while in company with Didier and Bechameil. He had eagerly balanced the chances during breakfast, and had determined on a plan of action. They listened to him attentively, but made no reply. "Have you not heard me?" demanded Vaunoy. "Yes," said Lapierre, "for my part I have heard." "And so have 1" added: Master Alain. "And what say you to it?" said Vaunoy, frowning. But they remained silent. "How?" cried Vaunoy, with an oath, "do you not understand that by this scheme his death will become a casual circumstance, for which I cannot be responsible, and that suspicions will, naturally turn from me?" "Yes," said Lapierre, "I understand that perfectly." "And so do 1," added Master Alain. "Do you suppose, then, that the allurement of 500,000 livres is not sufficiently tempting?" "They would come for a tenth part of that sum," replied Lapierre. "For the twentieth part," said Master Alain, "I would give my soul to the devil; I, who am an old man, and a faithful subject of the King "Now mark," said Vaiinoy earnestly, "it ia absolutely necessary that one of us leave this house on horseback within the hour. I will pay 1,000 livres to him who will obey me." "The dead never return to claim what is due to them," replied Lapierre. "I will pay the money in advance," said Vaunoy, impatiently. Lapierre shrugged his shoulders, and Alain imitated him. 'So you both refuse me?" exclaimed Vaunoy in an agitated voice. "For my part, I refuse," said Lapierre, boldly; but Master Alain made no reply. At the expiration of a few moments Vaunoy appeared to have come to some sudden determination. "Master Alain," he said, "prepare my travelling dress and pistols; Lapierre saddle my horse." They regarded him an instant with astonishment; then hastened to obey orders. Left alone, Vaunoy- sank upon a c-hair. The ruddiness of his oheek had given way to a frightful paleness. His eagerness to rid himself of Didier had determined him to incur great personal risk to rccomplish his object. When all was ready he mounted his horse, and without uttering a word rode away. He set his life upon a cast, and resolved to withstand the hazard of the die. Long before the hour of Herve de Vaunoy's departure honest Jude had quitted the chateau to visit the dwelling of Pierre Rouan, I the charcoal-burner. He could not take a step ir sombre winding roadftits forest without seeing something to revive old re- collections. It was by this path that Nicolas Treme rode, when lie visited, with Master George, his fine manor of Bouexis; at this spot wnere the faithful Job bad forced a famished wolf from his hold; this tangled path led direct to the pond of Tremlays, which, erhaps, was the tomb of the last of the race. In former days Jude remembered to have seen smoke curling from the thatched dwel- lings of the foresters. This was no longer the case. Some of the huts were still standing, others half burnt, but the greater part deserted. Instead of the incessant noise of the adze and the axe, accompanied by the cht-erful songs of the workpeople, a universal silence reigned around. What plague, then, had passed over the Forest of Rennes. What pest had depopulated its glade, formerly so full of life and bustle? "The people of France have passed this way," said the old squire musingly; "under the pretext of imposts they have demanded money or life; and the foresters have had no money." (To be continued). ? -?-

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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. At about ten o'clock on Thursday night, latcher on the "High Sheriff," named JantM M'Carthy, married, living at Sirhowy, WM following his usual employment near the coke ovens, Ebibw Vale, when, by som.. unknown cause, he got underneath the trucks, and wao cut to piece*. The body was terribly mutilated. and some time was occupied in collecting to- gether the numerous pieces of human, tiesh- The remains were conveyed to the public mor- tt-ary, placed in a coffin, and taken home on Fiiday morning. ? On Thursday afternoon a boy. aged ten ? vears, was drowned in Laugharne River, ? half-way between St. Clear's and Laugharne. It appears that four boys were returning home from the National School, Laugharne, three of them entering the river. Thomas, the son of David Bowen, went beyond his depth and was drowned. His young com- panions for some time did not tell the boy 8 M mother what had happened. The body was not recovered at two o'clock on Friday. ( Before the official receiver at Cardiff on Friday the following cases were disposed of: -Daniel Daniel, grocer. Gilfaoh Gooht Joseph Williams, collier: Samuel Amos, haulier, -v Barrv; and L. Wilton, butcher, 52, Georjr £ street, Docks, Cardiff. In the oase of David 'l Yorwerth. farmer, of Buarth Mawr. Wiok, near ? Bridgend, w.ho was stated to lie too ill to ?. appear, Mr. T J. Hughe*, solicitor. Bridgend, *• said that the circunistances of the bankruptcy were suspicious. and the debtor was wilfully keeping out of the way. At) the Official Receiver's office, Newport, on Friday first meetings were held in connection with tjje failure of S. E. Jones, Church-road, Newbridge, grocer (liabilities £ 396 Is. 3d., and assets £ 84- 19s. 9d.), and Evan Pow ell, Crumlitt Hill, Ortunlin (liabilities jei61 Is., assets dBS 14s.). Both were adjudicated bankrupts, and the Offioial Reoeuor r^maios as sruebea. ■ i.i