Evening Express

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PUBLIC AMTTSEHUSirrS. CARDIFF. ■JIHBATifB IJOYAL. Lessee and Manageress ..Mrs. EDWARD FLETCHER. ON CHRISTMAS EVE, DECKliBER 24th. 1896, And until Further Notice, will be produced tte GREAT PANTOMIME, INDERELILA, Written by Wm. Wade, on a scale of Splendour never before attempted in South Wales. LOVBLY WOMEN! FUNNY COMEDIANS! CHARMING SCENERY! EXQUISITE DRESSES! DELIGHTFUL MUSIC I And, above all, FUN! FUN!! FUN! The whole Show under the Direct Supervision of the King of Pantomime Producers, JIB. J. PITT HARD AISRE, of the Comedy Theatre, Manchester. EVERY EVENING AT SEVEN O'CLOCK. DAY PERFORMANCES:— SATURDAY Decem- ber 26; MONDAY. December 28; TUESDAY, Decem- ber 29; NEW YEAR'S DAY; SATURDAY. January 2; and EVERY SATURDAY until Further Notice. 49376 GRAND MHEATRE W The Premier JL Theatre of Wales. Leasee and Manager Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES. CLOSED UNTIL XMAS EVE, DEC. 24th. When will be produced, on a scale of COSTLINESS, MAGNIFICENCE, and SPLENDOUR never before attempted in the Principality, Mr. Sounes' THIRD GRAND CARDIFF ANNUAL, for which he has secured Mr. H. Ornwby Trench's MAMMOTH, GRAND, and GORGEOUS FAIRY PANTOMIME. Entitled- SINBAD THE SAILOR ks OR, THE LUCKY IO OOF BIRD. Early doors open at Six; Ordinary, 6.45; Commence Seven. Box Office open daily at Theatre from Ten to Four. Telephone, 725. Prices from 6d, to £ 1 Is. Eariy Doors Extra. MATINEE Boxing Day, December 26th, I Monday, Dec. 28, and Every Wednesday and Saturday. Doors open 1.30; Commence Two. 49385 ARIC'S GRA-ND WAXWORKS, D" ST. MARY-STREET. CARDIFF. OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY. The Madame Tussaud's of Wales. Great Holiday Attraction. See the Queen holding a Reception, surrounded by Oourt Dignitaries, all attired in correct Court Costumes a Tableau in Wax equalled by none out of Ixrndon. Everything new, including a (few Room of Horrors, with Deeming and his victims, Jack the Ripper and victims, Milsora and Fowler and victim, &c., Arc. Admission, 3d.; Children. 2d. 3399z22 CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS. CARDIFF AND COUNTY FISH, \? FRUIT, AND POULTRY COMPANY (LIMITED), 91, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. xI A 1, 1896. THE CARDIFF AND COUNTY FISH, FRUIT, AND POULTRY COMPANY (LIMITED) Call particular attention to the following: — 1,600 TURKEYS, 1,000 GEESE, 1,000 CAPONS, AND 2,000 DUCKS, which have been fecured from the best English Poultry Farms. 5,000 PHEASANTS, 1,000 HAKES. GROUSE, WOODCOCK, WILD DUCKS, PARTRIDGES, From the finest preserves in the United Kingdom. VENISON, From Windsor Park and Dunraven Castle. BARRELLED OYSTERS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. (EST WHITSTABLE AND DEKP-SEA NATIVES Of fine quality and flavour. I Special Supply of all Kinds of FISH In Season. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO FIRMS FOR XMAS PRESENTS. CAREFUL ATTENTION. PROMPT DESPATCH. GRAND SHOW DAYS: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th met. Kindly Address:— THE CARDIFF AND COUNTY FISH, FRUIT, AND POULTRY CO., LTD. 49550 PRIVATE YMAB CARDS WITH YOUR OWN NAME AND ADDRESS I JtlNTED ON A ROUND CORNER GILT-EDGED CARD, WITH MOTTO AT HEAD (Stamped in Gold), e. d. 35 3 0 50 5 0 100 7 6 TO BE HAD ONLY FROM WESTERN MAIL L IttITED, CARDIFF. ORDER EARLY. 49279 .?- PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. Tie not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deaerve it." T H E E M P I R E | Mr.naging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT t And Every Evening except Imu Night. FOUR PERFORMANCES ON BOXING DAY, TWO IN THE AFTERNOON L and TWO IN THE EVENING respectively at Two o'clock. Four o'clock, Seven o'clock, and Nine o'clock, the doors opening half an hour previously. A Fanciful, Funny Frolic for Xms I rJTHB ENCHANTED pALACE Or the Luck of a Millionaire. Principals: KATE REEVES, MAUD MONTGOMERY. GRACE BOND. ALEC. G. PEARSON, EDMUND H ALBYN, and EDWIN KEENB. Auxiliaries: TWELVE CHARMING LADY DANCERS. New and elaborate Scenery with brilliant Electric Effects. GRELl, and GREY, JESSIE LINDSAY, LESTER KING. GEORGE AYTOUN, the MACDONALD TROUPE, GEORGE KINGSTOWN, and HARRINGTON and BURNS. FOUR PERFORMANCES ON BOXING DAY. PHILHARMONIC-HALL AND STOLL'S PANOPTICON, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. THREE WEEKS Commencing Dec. 21st, FOURTH ANNUAL XMAS AND NEW YEAR 0ARNIVAL On a Scale of Magnificence and Completeness never previously attempted. ILLUMINATIONS of 1,000 LIGHTS in ELECTRIC RAINBOW COLOURS, installed by Messrs. Clay Bros., Electricians, Cardiff. A GRAND XMAS rpREE Laden with 350 Beautiful Toys. These Toys will be Given Away to the first 350 Children entering the Carnival on Christmas Eve. 3,000 PKiSEIfTS IN A LUCKY BAG. All Children entering the Carnival upon the Opening Day and Every Day After, except Xmas Eve and Box- ing Day. may have a Dip in the Lucky Bag. Don EVEREST'S Incomparable FLYING TRAPEZE MONKEYS. THE QUAGLIENI. Troupe of Marvellous Acrobats. HANVARR, whose Performance with Clubs 18 an exhibition of wonderful dexterity. GEORGE ARVEY, The most Extraordinary of Jugglers. THE ASHLEY TEAM OF COMIC SKATERS, Introducing the Jumbo Policeman. ERSKINE, the Marvellous CartocmogT*phe. Life-like Pictures of Living Celebrities under Royal and Distinguished Patronage. SUSANNA SCHAFFER. BON BON AND RINVAIII Will appear on December 28th. Incidental Entertainments at Small Extra Charges. An Extraordinary Novelty- THE CLOCK-EYED LADY. Mr. A. BROADHURST, the Mian with the Marvellous Beard— A BEARD SEVEN FEET LONG. Trilby Cbttagm I The Phonograph I Merry-g-o-Rounds I In the Rooms Upstairs, R. L. Aldridge's GREAT PICTURE OF THE TICHBORNE TRIAL. The Tichborne Claimant himself will explain the Picture to all who patronise it. THE CRYSTAL MAZE Of Countless Lights and Golden Pillars t THE JUNGLE! Optical IllUllion8 I Mechanical Novelties 1 Refreshments I MONS. AND MADAME ELVIRA, The Wonderful Phrenologist*. Admission to the Carnival, Sixpence. Children Half-price on all days, except Xmas Eve and Boxing "Day. Boxing Day and Monday, December 28th, Poors open at Ten a.m. Other days at 1.30 p.m. Continuous Programme from Opening Time. ■NEWPUIIX. rp H E M P IRE Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT t J>OWERFUL. XMAS PROGRAMME. FOUR PERFORMANCES ON BOXING DAY. First at 2 o'clock Second at 4 o'clock Third at '4. 7 o'clock Fourth at 9 o'clock Doors open half an hour earlier respectively. GRYLLS'S (GRYL-LONA) is a FREE AND EASY FURNITURE POLISH. For Cleansing and Reviving Cabinets, Chairs, Tables, and all Polished Woods. Directions for Use.—Apply with Flannel or BRUSH, well rubbed, and polished with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Sold by all Grocers. Patented Registered and Prepared by WM. IONA GRYLLS, St. Mary-street, Ordiff. e5814 HORTON'S ORIGINAL For Females ? For Fcmalee Only. BENEDICT PILLS. Only. ri THOUSANDS of Testimonials hare i been received from all parts. Females of all ages should take them. They at once remove all obstructions, no matter how obstinate or from what- ever cause arising. In boxes 7 id., ix. lid., and 2s. 9d. Sent Post Free, under cover, Id. extra, direct by the proprietor, G. D. Horton, M.P.S. (from the Birming- ham and General Lying-in Hospital), Aston Houee, Astra-road, Birmingham —Agentu Cardiff—B. Mum- frrd, Chemist, &c., Meteor-street Splotlands, and CWlo-road, Roath. Merthyr—Willis, Chemist, Georgetown. Swansea—Lloyd, tfihemist, Oxford- rtreot. Newport—Young, CTiemist-, High-street. Cannot be had fscm oiher Chemists. N.B —None genuine unless BARING "G. D. Horton," ia red RCTOM each label. J>tter« answered fice. e2967 GENTLEMEN DON'T CHOOSE until you see our Splendid Set of Tweeds, Barges, Vicunas, and Worsted Suitings from the looms of Bradford. We make an All-Woo' Vicuna Suit, to measure, for 35s. 6d., and you can't buy the name thing from any Tailor under 50s. Send for our patterns, post free, and see for yourself. THE WOOLLEN CO., BRADFORD. etff4b =- MONET. WALLACE and CO., 98, QUKEN-ST., CARDIFF, ACCOUNTANTS. £ 5 to £ 1,000 ADVANCED DAILY. PROMISSORY NOTES ACCEPTED AS SECURITY. TOWN OR COUNTRY. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. N.B.—Look for name on windows over shop. AND Friends Depart when you are short of Ready Money.—Then write or call cn Wallace and Co., 98, Queen-street, Cardiff. MONEY LENT REASONABLY AND PRIVATELY, FROM X3 TO £500. To all classes of responsible person*, re-payable by Easy Instalments. Terms and particulars free, on application, personally, or by letter, to R. PHILLIPS, 7, PEMBROKKTERRACK, CARDIFF. e5721 MR L. REED, 56, Railway-street, Moors, Cardiff, Advances from £ 2 to £ 20. Borrowers receive courteous and prompt attention. « e5672 £ 250,000 to Lend.—Thote in Want of Cash in Sums of 210 to £ 500 are Recommended to apply to the Provincial Union Bank. 1, Queen-square, Bristol; or to E. W. Webber, 3, Working-street, Cardiff. e6595 ESTABLISHED iabo. BEVAN AND CO (LIMITED), I REGISTERED AS THE CARDIFF FUltNISHERS Are without doubt far and away THE L ARGEST, B EST, AND c HEAPEST FURNISHERS IN THE PRINCIPALITY. SAVE TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. BY DEALING WITH THIS WELL- KNOWN FIRM. DELIVERY FREE. CATALOGUES GRATIS. BRANCHES: — 21, DUKK STREET, 97, ST. MARY STREET CARDIFF. 169, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT. 7, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. HANBURY-ROAD, PONTYPOOL. CLARENCE-STREET, PONTYPOOL. el876 t H.NUFACTURER, Horsforth, Offers his Own Goods direct from tha Loom rt Mill lriot». viz. :— Serges, Fancies, Cashmeres, Bieges, Meltons, Mantle Cloths. Pattern seat free on application. Save all intermediate profit. Special Lot of Dress Meltons, all shades ait per yard. AddreM: —M ANUFACT URKR. BORS- FORTH. LEEDS PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS THE EVENING EXPRBSS" ONCJS. THREE I SIX TIMBS. TIMES -.?- 20 Words 0 6 10 16 30 Words. 0 9 1 6 2 3 40 Words 1 0 2 0 3 0 60 Words. 1 1 3 2 6 3 9 Notice to Adrertisere. IMPORTANT.—Advertisements to be classified must reach this office by 10 30 a.m but they ean be Inserted up to 4.45 p.m. under beading of TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. The boxes provided for answers to advertisements appearing in fhe •' Evening Express" are not intended for any o'her purpose whatev;: and cannot be allowed to be used for the distribution of printed or written advertising: circulars or announcements of any kind. "Apply at the E\«ning Express," means that the address of the advertiser can be obtained at the Evening Express" Office on personal application. If required to be sent by post, two stamps must be en. closed. The above cltarges apply only to consecutive in. of the following clues of advertieemente:- Situations Wanted or Offered, Apartments. Money Wanted, Partnerships. Lost and Found, Miscellaneous Wants, Businesses. Houses, Shops, Offices to Let or Sell, Specific Artie-lea for Sale Privately. If the insertions be not c^ct ecutivc, or if payment lie not made previous to publication, the credit rates will be charged. Name ana Address to be counted. Ordcm sent through the post to be accompanied by l'oftal Order or Halfpenny Stamps. ehequet, Fottel and Post-office orders should be crossed tnd rede pa; le to Mr. D. Watkin Thomas. Advertisements are received also at the following sub-offices: — NEWPORT TJ5EDE6AR STREET. SWANSEA CAST! .E-STREET. MBRTHTR V1CTORIA-STPJ3ET. PONTYPRIDD 4&, TAFF-STREET. HEAP OFFICES CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET. BICYCLES. Morris Bros., Cycle Works, Pontypridd.—Immense Bargains to personal callers. We must shift the stock for new arrangements. dome and See. Repairs as usual. New Maps and Lasts, 4d aton XISCHI/LANJSOTJS WANTS. ladies' and Gentlemen's Left-off Oofhiing Pur- chased; good prices given —Mrs. North, 14, Oarolmer gtieet, OarJiff. DRESSMAKING. Dr smaking.-IAdies' "Costumes, ETening Dresftea. Capes &c.. Made in the Latest Style. Fit s-uitrr-n- teal Arldre6B Lewis and Evans, 133. Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. 5m IUSCELLANEOUS SALES. Carriage Lamps, with patent gaiety handles, the cheapest houee in Wak-s for all kinds of Saddlery and Harnees.—Steward, eaddler, Cardiff. e9747«26 Ovsters. Oysters: Mumbles Oysters. Ppeoial qi^tiitv now on sMe on board the J. M. M. 20 for je —West Bute Dock. e875us22 EZ will buy a quantity of White Coral, also various size Fancy Sheels, and Two Healthy Young Cocoa- nut Trees.—Apply Chief Officer SteampehipSurre 1 ?7 Lircena, Penarth Dock. e9758z28 Poiiitry.-It you want your birds to pay you write for prioes and samples of food to Noah Rees and Son, Hay, Oom, and Seed Merchants, Cardiff. e5229 1,000 BusineM Cards, Memorandums, or Billheads, 38.; 10,000 Useful Handbills, 2s. 6d.; samples free. -Fisher and 00., Machine Printers, Broad mead, Bristol. e4419 jsoBmasr—■ 11 mj |i i KISCELIiANEOTTS. Tobacconins Comm^nrinc see lild. Guide and Cata- logue tZ-)9 pages), 3d. —Tobacconists' Outfitting Co., 165, Euston-road, London. Manager, Hy. Myers. e5792 Aristotle's Works, Complete, Coloured Platen (genuine edition), 30 stamps; Paris by Night, or Gay Iiife in Paris," Illustrated, 30 stamps, post free. —E. Bewker, 27, Renshaw-street, Liverpool. Patronise the old Aim. Established 1832. e5691 Is Tour Watch Wrong? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every dfscription, English or Foreign, is 38. Castle Arcade, (third shop from Oastle-streefc), by James Keir, for ten years with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Musio Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4209 APARTMENTS. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are not allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Tetters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the Address of the Advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Two Musical Studenis Require Apartments, with good-toned pianoforte, near the University College.— Reply, with tenas, to X 52, Evening Express Office, Cardiff. e5939 A large Front Sitting-room, One or Two Bedrooms; with or without board; close to town.-9, Park-place, Cardiff. 3370729 Comfortable and Wen-furnished Apartments in a nice, healthy neighbourhood; convenient to town, trams, and stations; terms moderate and inclusive. —Y J, Western Mail. Cardiff. 3260x27 Fimt-class Apartments—Large Front Sitting-room, One or More Bedrooms; bath; central -33, Charles- street., Cardiff. 3147z22 Penarth.—Lausdowne Private Hotel; extensive Chansel view; superior accommodation; moderate charges: special terms [o permanent residents. 3983 SHOP ASSISTANTS. 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 must bear the Addreos of the Advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Roberts and Co., Cash Clothiers, Neath, Require a smart Junior by January 9th; Welsh; good window- dresser; state references, &c. 3395z22 Grocery.—Wanted, smart Junior; must be accus- tomed to ready-money trade.—State salary (outdoors) Walters and Son, St. Thomas, Swansea. 3391z22 Ironmonger's Assistant; one having a knowledge of workshops preferred.—Apply Y 25, Western Mail, Cardiff- 3372z24 Drapery.—Ben Evans and Co. (Limited. Swansea, Have Vacencies for smart Young Men. Full particu- lars or personal application. 3317x22 Tea Trade.—Oood Assistant. Wanted. <o Manage Branch Shop.—State age, references, and stiam (out- doors), Peehive Tea Company, Porth, Glam. 3315z26 Wanted immediately, an-experienced Hand for the Grocery Counter; state full particulars.—Address W. Powell, Rotunda-buildings, Bridgend. 3294z22 Drapery.—Rd. T. Jones and Co., Drapers, Market- square, Merthyr, have a Vacancy for a respectable Youth aa an Appi entice. 3243:23 LAND. For Sale, 36 Acres good Land, Houss Buildings, 2850. Freehold Residence. 12 rooms, 10 acres, beau- tiful grounds, near Newport, Sell or Let. Freehold, well-built, semi-detiched six-roomed Cottage; quarter-acre splendid garden; pleasaat, healthy situation near station suit workman plenty work £130; easy terms—Particulars Arthur, Hanllys Vale, Newport 3282z24 AGENTS AND TRAVELLERS. AGENTS. &c.. WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are No* Allowed tc Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Ni.mes at 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 Mail. Wasted, a Welsh.-spea.king Traveller tor West Wales—Flour, Com, and Potatoes.—Apply, stating terms, X 78, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3145z22 Agents Wanted to Retail Ceylon and Other Teas in Packets, from Is. per lb. cash terms pushing people meaning business will please send envelope for price list to Select Ceylon Tea Agency, 39, Lime-street, London. L13735 Agents Wanted, to Sell our celebrated Packet Teas, French Coffee in Tinu, and Cocoa; particulars free.— Oliver Oliver, r.nd Co., 283. Soutbgate-rood, Lon- don 1401d PREMISES. DWELLING-HOUSES WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Psstanasters are net allowed to Beliver Letters Addressed to Initials er Fictitious No"es at any P«at-«ffice. Letters addressed to iirtials or Fictitious Names must bear the Address ef the Advertiser er .lIe of the offices of the Weitera Mail Wanted (March Quarter), Small, compact House in good neighbourhood, Cardiff or suburbs; Penarth pre- ferred.—F. O. Williams, 129, High-street, Merthyr. 3319z22 DWELLING HOUSES TO BE LET. To Let, 24, MargareA-sircet, Docks.—Apply Fox, Old Sea Lock Caidiff. e9766z28 Kyvielog-street (off Cathedral-road).—Commodious House; six bedrooms; key at No. 10.-Apply Ven- ning, 59, Mackintosh-place, Cardiff. 3394z29 To Let. excellent Family Residence, No. 33, Park- place, Cardiff; immediate possession.—Apply S. Hern and Pertwee, Auctioneers, Cardiff. 3384z24 Oa&field-street.—To Let. Commodious Residence, with or without stables; three reception, ten bed rooms; rent moderate.—Hem and Pertwee, Car- diff. 3384z24_ Fitzalan-.place, Cardiff (close to Taff Vale Railway- Station).—To Let, convenient Residence; rent £ 45.— Apply Hern and Pertwee, Auctioneers, Cardiff. z24 Cathedral-road, Cardiff.—To Let. exoelletit House three reception and six bed rooms; rent £ 50.—Apply Hem and Pertwee, Auctioneers, Cardiff. 3384z24 St Pierre Estate, Monmouthshire.—To Let. from the 2nd of February, 1897, the Leech Pool Farm; one mile from Portskewett Station and three from Chepstow; containing aorcs.—For iiarticulai-s apply C. E. Lewis, Moynes Oourt, Ohepstow. 3382z29 117, Crwys-road; healthy situation; 15 minutes from town; near trans; eight rooms, bath, lavatory, w.c. other convemenres; newly renovated; low rental; immediate possession.—Apply 138, Caetle-road, Cardiff. 3355z28 Penarth.—Houses to Let or for Sale, in all parts of Town and Neighbourhood.—Edmunds, Estate Agent, Windsor-road, Penarth. 3329z28 To Let, 58, Loudcun-square; also 17, George-street. -r-Applv Mrs. Williams, Pembroke House, 1, Conway- road, Canton, Cardiff. ? 3287z26 To Let, 25, Gord<m.road.—App!y M, Llantwit- street, Oathays, Cardiff. 3303z26 Turner-road, Canton—To Let, Nos. 17 and 23; immediate possession hot and cold bath in splendid repair; close to cars and park; rent, 8s. per week. —D. L. Smith, House and Estate Agent, 10, Queen- street, Cardiff. 3255z24 Tetford-atreet, Riverside.—Viflas in good repair, 10s. per week, clear.—Charles Carke and Co., Estate Agents, Cambrian-chambers, Cardiff. 3228z23 To Let, convenient House; seven rooms, bath, w.o.; five minutes front town or docks.—Apply 127, Penarth-road. Cardiff. 3143 22 To Let, 29, Gljmrhondla-street; in good condition modern conveniences -Apply J. Evans, Deslwvn, Newport-road, Cardiff. 3144z22 The South Wal?s, Monmouthshire Property Regis- ter for Dec. Free on Application or Post.-Hem and Pertwee, House Agents, Auctioneers, Valuers. &c., Qaidiff. 28813 PWELLIN'G-Hf pSES TO BE SOLD. Roath, Cardiff,—For Sale, No. 4, Woilifeid-road; four bedrooms, bath, lavatory, &c. -For particulars apply at the House. c378z29 Penarth. Marine-parade.—F]or Sale or to Let, weeef- lent Residence; three recention, eight bed rooms; stable, coach-house.—Apply Hern, Cardiff. 3u84s54 PcrtH.—For Sale, Two Semidetached Houses; seven rooms each and other conveniences excellently eitusted, and well constructed.—E. Jours, Architect, Porth. 3232z28 For Sale, superior Dwelling-liouse, in Longcrons- place. Roath, Cardiff.—Apply Y 13, Western Mail, Cardiff. 5323z28 BUSINESS PREMISES WANTED. Wanted, in Cardiff or Barry, Small Warehouse, with Loft; one with stable preferred. -Particulars to ?6, Belvedere-road, Taunton. 3393x29 Wanted, to Purchase Property, 999 years Lease, in or nelLr Bridge-street, Cardiff.—Particular". Evans and Hughes, Borough-chambers, Cardiff. 32S0z26 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. Salisbury-road.—Excellent Shop and Divelliiig- house stabling; immediate possession.—Apply Y 23, Western Mail, Cxrdiff. 3375?29 Merthyr.—Commodious Shop to Let for Few Days; in main etreet.—Shop. Mail Office, Merthyr. 3354z23 To Let, Three-storied Warehouse, Trade-street; within three m'nutes" walk of Cardiff Station (G.W.R.); size of each floor, 36ft. by 25ft. would suit for furniture store.—Apply D. Davies, Builder, Trade- street, Cardiff. 5327z28 59, Paget-street, Chrdiff. -Excellent House and Shop; would suit chemist or other good business.— Address Y 11, Weetem Mail, Cardiff. 327S/.24 Good House, Shop, Bakehouse, and Stable to Let.- Apply G. and F. Couzens, Tudor-road, Cferdiff. z30 Extensive Business Premises in best part Cow- bridge-road; suit any business; every rc-commoda tion; immediate possession; rent low.—Apply Mor- gan Morgan Auctioneers, Albert-chaml-ers. High- street, Cardiff 3185z22 Shops and Dwelling-hcuses, with large, dry cellars, in Moira-terrace, facing Howard-gardens, Cardiff.— Apply Mr. Farrell, 1, Arcade-chambers, St. John's- square. Cardiff. 3081f' Warehouse in New-street, cheap.—Apply Flint Bros., Ouatom House-street, Cardiff. 49118 OFFICES TO LET. Good Roomy Offices to Let, Castle Arcade Bal- cony.—For particulars apply to Mr. Ivor J. Roberts, Chartered Accountant, Caledonian-chambers, Crrdiff. 49395 STABLES TO LET. Stable and Coach-house !n Park-lane; rent B10, ? tenant paying rates aDd taxes.—Charles Clarke and Co., Cambrian-chambsrs, Cardiff. 32631'24 ? W AREHÕCSEs. To Let, Three-storied Warehouse. Trade-street; within three minutes' walk of Cardiff Station (G.W.R.); size (t. each floor, 36ft, by 25ft.; would e suit for furniture store.—Apply D. nance, Build-v, Trade-street, Cardiff e9743zl9 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. Waterproofs Bepaired £ While You f)Y* Wait- Queen St., CARDIFF. ANDERSON, ANDERSON ft AJTDERSOV, Ltd., ( 36, St. Paul's CknrshyaH, ] Warehouses: J 37, ftue#n VUUria 8treat, ^LONDON. Works 1 I Bow Road. J UP-TO-DATE SPECIALITIES TRY OUR 42s. OVERCOATS TO MEASURE. A MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS AND QUALlTT. Silk Velvet Collar and Plaid Lining. BISHOP AND CO., TAILORS 50, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. Opposite The Empire PARTNERSHIP. 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 must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices Ðf the Western Mail. wo Two Partners Required, with Capital, to Develop a Machinery Business recently introduced into this country by a gentleman; great satisfaction given; larga orders now on hand; exclusive right of sale in North and South Wales guaranteed.—Apply W. Howells, Esq., Solicitor. Llanelly. 3343z28 Good Permanent Situation and good salary Offered Lady having B50 to E100 to Invest in good, paying, Old-established Business; opportun'ty sc'.dom met.— Particulars X 84, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3167z22 _0- -.+" '+.?_?._?. CLERKS AND MANAGERS. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are not allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-ofllce. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the Address of the Advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. -?- ? -?_ Messrs. J. P. Jones. Richards, and Budgen. Archi- tects, 18 St. Mary-street. Cardiff, will Have a Vacancy in their Office after Christmas for r-n Articled Pupil; premium required. 3369e29 Wanted (temporarily), good General dark; short hand preferred.—Apply Geo. H. Fox, 3, Hope-street, Cardiff. *379z22 Wanted, a Shorthand Clerk; used to Caligraph.— Applv Murrell, Surveyor, 34, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff. 49394 Wanted, Book-keeper, Accustomed to Butcher's Accounts sober; must have good references from last -employer.-Apply Davies, Butcher, Porth. z22 The South Wales and Monmouthshire Clerks' Asso- ciation ensures members against loss through want of Employment, Sickness, Old Age, and Death, and to Introduce to Employers, free of Charge, Clerks of Good Business Capacity and Character. Every Clerk, whatever his position, should be a Member of the Association.-Send for particulars, Secretary, 1, Dock. chambers, Cardiff. 49000 To Parents and Guardians.—A well-known Firm of Auctioneers, Valuers, and Surveyors, with extensive agricultural and town practice, liave Vacancy, After Christmas, for smart Youth ae Articled Pnpil; pre- mium required.—Apply Pupil, Westers Mei" Office, Cardiff. 3345z23 Wanted, Assistant Engineer, with thorough prac- tical experience in iron and steel works • must have held a similar position before.—Apply Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron, and Coal Company (Limited), Ehbv Vale. 49371 Wanted, a smart Office Boy.—Apply, in own hand- writing, to Y 15, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. z23 Cardiff P.O.—Vacancies, Eight or more Male Loanieis (14-18); good pay; exam. February; numerous passes.—Write Mole's Correspondence 0-Uege. Memorial-hall, London. 3340z28 Workfl Manager and Forenar. Warred for a l^irge Galvanized Sheet Ifrsn Works in the Midlands; must have thorough knowledge of the above or kindred manufacture, and experience in management of w orkmen good salary and house.—Apply Box 33, Mnndy's Advertising Offices, Birmingham. 3306z22 Wanted, First-class Certificated Working Manager for Anthracite Colliery, working 200 tens daily.— Apply, stating age. experience, testimonials, salary required, Y 2, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3232z23 -Wanted, in CoU'ety Office. Clerk for Cash, Corre- sperdfnee, and Geieral Office Work; shorthand; Newport.-X 31. Western Mail, CHrdiff. 31687,22 CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANT PLACES. Engineer.—Good, All-round Man, Office and Shops, Desires Appointment: no objection to travel; excel- lent iefereneft -Y 18, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3353x28 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are No* Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initial* or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Westeri. Mail Wanted, steady Married Man as Drivei and Sales- man.—Apply, personally, Hantard, Merthyr. 3330/24 Stonebreakers T. Williams, Bro. viskin Lime Works, Pontyclun. 3322z23 Wanted, good Wheelwright; well up in light work. -T Powell. Usk Carriage Works 3300z26 Wanted, Carpenter (young) Accustomed Building and Repairing Wagons.—Apply, with references, stating wages expected, to Y 8, Western Mail. Car- diff. 3261x24 Wanted, for Royal Navy, Stokers (19 to 25), Young Men Roya' Marines (17 to 20), Boys (154 to 163).— Apply Neptune Inn, Caroline-street, Cardiff, or Steam Packet Hotel, Dock-street, Newport. 3208z23 Wanted at once, Some good Carpenters for House Framing.—Applv, stating wages required, to Hurst's Mines (Limited), Glasdir, Dolgellv. 49072 Wanted, Young Man (indoors) Accustomed to Ouvs and Pigs; must be good milker and willing to make himself generally useful; wages j328 all found except beer and washing.—Apply Cwrt-y-Vil, Penarth. 49392 Wanted, Young Footman; slight; single-handed (trained under butler); all found but beer.—State age, height, capabilities, wages Mrs. Lawrence, Chep- stow. 3309z22 SITUATIONS WANTED. Wanted Situation as Single-handed Gardiner or as Engine-driver; understands driving oil engine and dynamo: gooi experience married; eight years last situation; good references—W Freeman, R&dri, Cardiff, 3367z29 Wanted, Situation as Coachman or Stud Groom; experienced with harness Ijorees and hunters; ride and drive well single, pair, or team; good references; total abstainer.—H., Brookglen Cottage, Pendoylan, Cowbridge. 33267.28 Wanted, Situation as Coachman or Groom-Coach- man; disengaged; married; ride or drive, single or rir; life experience; good references.—Coachman, Victoria-place, Haverfordwest. 49293 Wanted, Situation Groom-Gardener; drive well; four years' excellent character; willing to be useful; indoors; wait table, &c.—A. J., 16a, Richmond Hill, Clifton. 3179z22

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PUBLIC NOTICES. 9 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS RACES. BOXING DAY, 26th DECEMBER NEXT. EXCELLENT ENTRIES. CHEAP TRAINS FROM ALL PARTS. 49349 NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS. Wanted, Cottage Nurse for Lampeter Datriet; Welsh and maternity desirable.—Apply, with refe- rences. stating qualifications, age. and sularyo. before 7th January, to J. Ernest Lloyd, Solicitors, Lam- peter. | 3352z24 Wanted, a good plain Cook in a Small Family Early in January.—Mrs. Valentine Rees, Lion-street, Brecon, South Wales. 3161z22 Wanted, by January 9th, thoroughly good Cook; between 25 and 30; kitchenmaid kept; Churchwomau preferred.—Mrs. H. Oakden Fisher, Radyr, near Car- diff. 49Z70 Wanted, by January 9th, Under Housemaid who has been out before' Churchwjman preferred.-Mrs. H. Oakden Fisber, Radyr, near Cardiff. 49271 Wanted, &t Present or immediately After Christmas, good Cook-General for' Two in Family.—Apply M., particulars, Western Mail, Swansea. 3202z22 Wanted, exiperienoed Housemaid; able atse to attend on young ladies Churchwcman; good needle- woman aged over 23.—Mrs. Bishop, Glani-afon, Swansea. 3155z32 Good Cook-General Wanted; family two; £ 18; I no washing or rough woik; plain oookuig; com- fortable, easy situation.—20, Stokes Croft. Bris- tol. 3184z22 Wanted, Lady's Maid; £ 25 if experienced, if not I E20 and raise. Also Required, Invalid Attendant for Lady; good salary.—16a, Richmond Hill, Clif- ten. 3180z22 Wanted, Cook for Lady and Tvo Daughters in Clifton £ 20 Housemaid, £ 16 parlourmaid kept; easy and regular situation.—16a, Richmond Hill, Clifton. 3181st22 easy and regular situation.—16a, Richmond Hill, Clifton. 3181z22 Wanted, General for Elderly Gentleman and Lady; £ 18; woman had daily. Also Plain Cook, Two Ladies £ 16.—71, Park-street, Bristol. 3177z22 Wanted, good-clase General for One lady; no washing; excellent situation; no company kept.— Miss Clarke, 61, Apsley-road, Clifton. 3175z22 Plain Cook Wanted, £ 25, small family, kitchen- maid kept; House-Parlourmaid, £ 20, housemaid kept; excellent, situation; comfortable home.—address 20, Stokes Croft, Bristol. 3183z22 Wanted, after Christmas, thoroughly experienced House-Parlourmaid; good waitress; housemaid kept; gentleman's family; good wages.—X 87, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 3194z22 Wanted, a go-Ge-od neral Servant for Small Family; plain cooking housemaid kept.-Apply Mrs. Richards, Llanfihangel Rectory, Talyllyn, near Brecon. 31632E2 Wanted, for Penarth, House-Parlourmaid; 24 to 30; good knowledge of plain sewing; willing to assist in during lady with disabled ann (not an invalid); no children; cook-general kept; wages £ 16.—X 83, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3170n22 Wanted, Young Person as Bannaid; make herself lItlCful.-Apply. personally, Mrs. Williams, Pandy Hotel. Tonypandy, Glam. 3392z23 Wanted immediately, experienoed Barmiid; sharp counter; early riser.—Applv, with photo, references, and salary expected, Bush flctel, Dowlais. 3312z22 Wanted at once, Sculterymaid.—Apply M. L. Green- way. Manageress. King's 'Head Hotel, Newport. z26 Wanted. Assistant Barmaid in Family and Com- mcrciai Hotel.—Apply, utating igo, salary, and last situation, Hm. Thomas, King's Head Hotel. Mon- mouth. 3296x22 Wanted immediately, House-Parlounnaid (about 24), Family alA ConJne:\iial Hoto.l.—Appij staUuji age, wages, and reference, Mrs. Lewis, Wellington, Brecon. 3292z26 Wanted at once, good Plain Cook, not under 25 ycMti of age.—Apply Mrs. Dobbs, Clifton Hotel. Cardiff. <9312. Wanted, a clean, active, respectable Young Woman a? Cook-General for Hotel.—Apply Miss Sampson, Castle Hotel, Maesteg- 3279z24 Wanted, a good General Servant.-Apply Hen and Chickens Hotel, Abergavenny^ 3207gB2 FEMALE SERVANTS WANT PLACES Advertisers ore 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 must bear the Addrest of the Advertiser or one of the o:Sces of the Weetern Mail. As General (after Christmas); cook well, wash, iron two years last place; fl2. Others ( £ 6— £ 14).—British Agency, Abercynon. Stamped address. 3338z28 Wanted, Situation f»s Cook; good reference; disen- gaged.—M. Griffiths, 51, Windsor-road, Penarth. z29 Ladies Suited with All Claissps of Servants- Situa- tions Secured for Servants. Fee. Is.-}litIB Walters, 30, Page-street, Swansea. 3308226 General Seeks Situation; eighteen months' good character; understands washing; can cook well; early riser; honest, reliable; £ 12.—Annie, 61, Apsley- road. Clifton. 3176z22 Situation General; aged 22; can cook well; over three very good character; country servant.— L. E., 71, Park-street. Bristol. 3178z22 Wanted. Situation good General; strong country servant: eighteen months' excellent chaiacter; early riser; wash and iron; £ 10.—Ellen, 20, Stokes Croft, Bristol. 3182z22 Wanted Situation House-Parlourmaid, two years' good character; four years' previous; gentlemen's families. good waitress and needlewomv.i; £ 14.— Mary, bl, Apsley-road, Clifton. 3174z22 A Young Lady Wants to Take Leeeons in Hotel Book-keeping.—Address Y 26, Western Mail. Qir- diff- 3383z24 To Hotel Proprietors.—Wanted, by Second Week in January, Re-engagement as Manageress; expe- rimced; long reference—Address H., Weetem Mail, Merthyr. 3311z26 Wanted, Re-engagement as Barmaid; thoroughly experienced; used to quick counter trade; good re!e- rence.—Address L., 23, Tudor-street, Abergavenny, j 3198z22 i PUBLIC-HOUSES. To L«t, St. George Hotel, Walters-road, Swansea; doing respectable business; deposit £ 250 to have possession.—Hughes, White Hart Stores, Swan. sea. 3380z29 Licensed Premises for Disposal; Cardiff; one of the best hotels at Docks, doing large and increasing business; exceptional opportunity for mt-i with capital; very long lets?.—Charles Clarke and Co., Cambrian chambers, Cardiff. 3264s24 — 1 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. 19, DUKE-STREET D n I-vilmr_ 711 t ='?" LT"c iT?r ? CARDIFF. B EECHA-M'S PILLS. B EECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS. Worth a Guinea a Box. BEECHAM'S PILLS. For Bilious ttacks. BEECHAM'S PILLS For Nervous Disorders. EECHAM'S PILLS. 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OUR SHORT STORY WHAT HAPPENED. Aunt Patty awoke early with the bright Ipril morning, feeling sure something vsm go-ing to happen. She had heard High Top Calvin; the king of the flook, crow nine timea at midnight; and Lympathy Limp, the lame white pullet, was cackling before sunrise. As the moments passed, and Aunt Patty began putting on the garments that lay no smooth and orderly on the high-backed chair, Ahs felt guxer and surer her convictions would come true. She put one stocking on wrong aide out, the right shoe on the left foot, and skipped three holes in lacing her stays. She tried twice to put both arms into one sleeve Af her dress, and buttoned it by leaving two holes at the top with no buttons, and iwo buttons at the bottom with no holes. She oould still her reasoning no longer, but said, aloud; "Patty Prentice, axe you a fool?" Just as she had got the refractory buttons into place, there camo a prolonged knock at the little porch door below. "Oh, dear me Ae said, "what's coming now? Somebody tttust be dead." Her thoughts and tongue ran 8wjftly as she tried to untie the nightcap "brings, that in her hurry had got into a hard knot. "P'r'aps it's Deacon Hopkins's wife. Belinda Johnson said last night the doctor *lid 4ba couldn't pull through; or maybe it's. Martha James's husband's mother;' she's awfully feeble. Or, what if it should b4 Joe Backus's boy, Jim? He always throws a stone at Sancho every time he passes here. (Sancho is her dear, companionable cat.) They say Jim's likely to get kidled any time." Aunt Patty had conquered the strings, and hung the cap on the bedpost. She started down the narrow stairs, still thinking of Sancho's persecutor, and repeating: "The Lord gave, and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the Name of the Lord." She crossed the little, low kitchen, and, reaching the porch, moved aside from the door the long wood-box, with its pile of tin pans. Aunt Patty had not the protection of a man in the house, "but tin pans could make as much noise as a man, any time," she said, "and perhaps were as good in protecting." She slid back the little bolt, and turned the wooden button, asking, in an anxious voice: "What is it? What is it?" "Mover wonts you to come right over, Aunt Patty," a childish voice says "She's got unspected company. Don't stop to get any bwe&kfaet. I ain't had none, never." "Unspeotcd company, unspected company," repeats Aunt Patty. "1 wonder if the day will ever corn" when I am not at the beok and oaK of everybody's tuutoected company and the piled-up mending basket." But she reaches down, smooths the tangled hair, and kindly says: 'Well, you oome in, Johnnie, and you can eait eome doughnuts while rm getting ready." Her doughnuts are known to every child in the village; they axe & generous kind, or, as -the children say, "not all hole:" It is a bright gleam of sunshine in her lonely life that children love her, and many childish sorrows and wrongs are soothed by her ready sympathy and the conten. of the never- empty tin box in the little square cupboard. Aunt Patty is soon ready, for she is not a precise old maid who must leave everything at an exact angle. She often says: "There are old maids from choice, and old maids from compulsion, and I am sort of betwixt and between." But many of the village people remember the lover of Aunt Patty's girlhood, and often over the teacups has the prediction been given: "They'll both get tired of living alone, and make it all up. You see if they don't 1" Johnnie feeds the hens, while Aunt Patty puts Sancho's breakfast under the doorstep, with the always added admonition: "Now, Sancho, if you see Jim Backus coming, yon run right under the hen-house." She closes tht, gate, and stops to look at the lilac bush, and thinks of the purple plumes so closely hidden in those bright green buds. "How kind Kaitura io to all Hfe entrusted to its care," she says, aloud, "and it never makes a mih-" ske." She thinks how sweetly the fetrda m/tgi xtti hcv much of life there is in this bright spring morning. She finds herself softly singing: "It it were always May, sweetheart, If it were always May." She stops suddenly, remembering the weight of nearly 50 years. But she cannot: close her eyes to thl swelling buds and sweet awaken- ing that shows at every step along the road- side, They cross the narrow bridge, and Johnnie, growing impatient, runs ahead and calls: "Let's hurry now, Aunt Patty, for mover is waitin' She follows Johnnie into the house, through the long entry, and stops just at the sitting- room door, to leave her bonnet and shawl. She hears the child's voice: "I didn't tell, I didn't tell. Now, Uncle John, div me the candy." Mrs. Hastings meets her at the door, and says, in a glad voice "Uncle John has come back, Aunt Patty, and we want you here for a good long day." She hears another voice speak her name, she feels a warm hand take hers, and like -one fn a sleep she enters the room. She hears the questions and replies, but all sound far away—only Johnnie's happy voice seems real. "You ain't got to do noffin to-day, Aunt Patty; not sew, nor mend, nor noffin. Mover said so—didn't she, Uncle John?" "Unless she will mend a broken life," he slowly answers. "I dess she can," says Johnnie, "for my wocking hoss dot his tadl bowked off, and she stuokt it on jiat as good as ever." Aunt Patty takes the mending basket, thankful for once to busy herself with its con- tents. So the quiet spring day goes on. Neigh- bours drop in to see the wanderer. Talk of travels, Western life, and many changing scenes she hears, but her own heart is tread- ing the path that thirty years have made. Many pictures were dim and almost forgotten, but to-day the fires of memory are all lighted, and every image is shown in truthful outline. The hasty words, the parting, the waiting, and uncertainty, and then the lonely years. The sunbeams have just failed to enter the west window as Aunt Patty folds the last gar- ment, and puts the needles and thimble into the bag. She speaks of gancho and the hens needing their supper, and hurriedly puts on the bonnet and shawl. A tall form waits at the door, and together they walk down the path, cross the narrow bridge, and along the country road. They talk but littJe. Each heart is asking and answering its own questions. They enter tha yard: she closes the low gate, and, turning to the road, they stand and look at the pic- ture. There is the fresh green meadow below, with the winding river, the blue hill. beyond, and all softened with the lights of the spring sunset; She sees it all to-night with a girl's clear eyes of years ago. He speaks her name; she turns, to see him standing with head bowed and hands clasped. "Patty," he says, "Patty, will you repeat the words you said here at the gate thirty years ago: 'You Me all to blame, John Hastings. I will never marry you,' and leave the 'never' out?" Her face shows a startled look that changes to a tender smile, and softly she answered: "I will leave the 'never' out. And that is

THE RAILWAY DISPUTE. Three deputations representing the goods guards, shunters, and platelayers employed upon the North Eastern Railway on Monday waited upon the general manager at York. With respect to the guards and platelayers, Mr. Gibbs stated that their programme would be considered as containing the views of those North Eastern Railway men in the respective grades who are members of the Amalgamated 'Society, but that other deputations were to be received representing the men in the company's employment who are not members of the society. The various questions -aised would be consi- dered and the company's decision given some time in January. 1'0 the shunters Mr. Gibbs commu,nicated the schedule re-arranging the hours.

DEATH OF DR. HITCEKENS. The Press Association states that the Rev. Dr. Hiles Hitchens, the well-known pMtor of Eccleston-«quare Congregational Churoh, iiel- gravis,, died suddenly on Monday morning, in his 62nd y«ar. Dr. Hitch ens, who laboured in the Went End for 25 years, was widely known through his oloee connection with many philanthropic movements in London. He was trained for the miniwta-y at Western College, Plymouth, and his first charge was at Pd-I ham. He was ai. author of some uote.

"Wet tile flood ill the Lifa"—Clarke's Waid Famed Btød Vixture Î8 warranted to RleaiM the blaecl from all inpqritiei from whatever etIoll" ar-iia irg. For Scrotal*, Scurvy, Eczeaaa, Bad tiega, Skia, and bIo« d diseases, Pimple*, aa daore* of all kinds, ita cU are m&rTeUeua. Thousands of wonderfu' sut a» have been effected by it. Sold ererjrwhere at fa. Id. Bewart of «erthlM« iautatioM. sISIO

NORTH WAXES QUARRIES. ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRADE. A special correspondent of the "Herald Cymraeg" had an Monday an interview with the officials at the Labour Department of the Board of Trade on the question of the delay in bringing together the parties concerned in the quarry dispute at Bethesda, by which 3,000 men have been out of employment for three months. The Board of ^rade emphati- cally disclaim, on their part, any responsi- bility for the delay which has taken place. It was pointed out to them that a fortnight has now elapsed since the men, at the request of the Board oc Trade, appointed a special deputation to meet Lord Penrhvn to discuss in the presence oi representatives of the Board of Trade the basis of a possible settlement of the dispute, but that since then, apparently, nothing further had ltten done. In reply to this, it was stated that the Board of Trade had, under the provisions of the Conciliation Act of 1896. written both to Lord Penrhvn and to Mr. Daniel, the organising secretary of the Quarrymen's Union, with a view to arriving at an amicable settlement. The Board of Trade, however, declined to furnish a copy of the communication, which had been sent in duplicate to both parties. Lord Penrbyn has. through n:, chief agent, Mr. Young, already declared that lie is not re- sponsiMe for the åe'ay. On Monday evening a special Kectipjr of the men's deputation and committee ■* -.s hastily mmr 0000 at Bethesda. The comavvmt' *> frpae ..h., Board of Trade was under ■fr'wwion, and steps were taken to meert 4>° requirements of that body, and to bring the aogefcia+ions to some definite end- mg withc*fc lurtker delay. It is now antici- pated that U2Jc**s so-Tie unforeseen difficulties should arise, or Lor/1 Penrhyn prove un- traceable, the quarry will be re- pened and -the whol » of the men again at work the first week in the New Year.

PANOPTICON CARDIFF. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS. The arrangements made by Mr. fttoll at the Panopticon for the coming Christmas season are of the moat complete character. Trw in- terior fittings of the large Philharmonic-hall have been taken down, and the hall itseli has been thrown entirely open, all the seats with the exception of those on the balcony and gaalery having been removed. Round the hall little kiosks have been fitted up, m which the various attractions—the clock-e>vrf lady, Broadhurs-t, the man with the marvel- lous beard, the magnetic lady, &e.—hold their receptions. Upon the old stage a roundabout has been fitted, and an entirely new stage for the various performances had been erected. Suspended from the roof are large electric arc- lights, whilst garlands of variega.ted electrio nicaaideeoent lights are suspended, not only from the ceiling, but aJso from every other point from which it ifl possible to hang them. Thp cffect is a most brilliant ooie, and the expense of this portion only of the innovations is very large, over 1,000 electrio lamps ard six miles of cable being required. The stage i perrorm:moes, which ar* to be the pri-ioipa.1 features during the season, are of a superior eiatig, and include the famous Ashley team of comic skaters Hanvarr, the marvellous manipu- lator of clubs; Susanna Sch.affar, the wonderfully clever equilibrist: Erekine, a very clever car- toonist; George Arvey, who giT«s an extraor- dinary jug-fling performance; the gymnastic mcnkeyB of Don Everest; and he Ouaglieni Troupe of acrobats in their exceedingly clever performance. The attractions the kiosks, too, should on no account be missed. Then, again, there are in the main hall the phono- graph, the rolling tub, end the Trilby cottages. The ourio halle of the Panopticon will also prove ae attractive as ever. Aldridge's great picture of the Tichborne trial, which the Tichborne Claimant in pereon describee, wiU be found in this section. M. and Madame Kivira, the phrenologists, will give their delineations of character vith their usual accuracy. The crystal maze, the shooting jungle, Galatea, and the waxworks are further art tractions, and yet, again, thtre is the organ, which plays lively musio at intervals, 88 well as the orchestra oi skilled musicians. On Christmas Eve the first 35Q children entering the hall will be presented with toys taken from the monsrtor Christmas troe, which occupies a prominent position. The ex- pense Mr.ytoll has gone to in pr Jvidiii;' this treat is enormous, and his indefatigable manager (Mr. Tetlow) and his staff have been busy for. weeks past.

CHARGE AGAINST A HAVER* FORDWEST TRADESMAN. Frederick Herbert, an ironmonger, carry ing on business in Market-street, Haverford west, was on Monday morning charged at th» Shire-hall, Haverfordwest (before the mayor, Mr. T. James, Mr. Joseph Thomas, and Mr. T. Lewjs James). tvitu having indecently assaulted a little girl named Mary Jane Rk hards, twelve years of age, on the 10th of December. Mr. H«rbe-t Price appeared for ibe complainant, and Mr. W. D. George appeared for the defendant. The prisoner ia a married man, having one little girl, of about the ag; of the girl assaulted.—After his Worship a.sked Herbert if he had anything to t;ay, his solicitor, Mr. W. D George, ad- dressed the bench at some length, in the course of which he said it waa absurd to think that a respecwble nwn would blast his reputation by suvh obiocne conduct. The story had been concocted by the mother and grand- mother. It "'a; an attempt to levy black- mail.—After a sfcort retirement his Worship said: We have decided to leave the cue to the jury. We. therefore, send it for trial 16 the next quarter sessions as a case of indecent- assault.—The prisoner was bailed out by two sureties of £ 25 each--vis., himself enu his brother.—The esse will come oa for trial the fimt week in Jasuarv next.