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t PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. THE A T R E OY AL. JL F? Leasee and Manageress ..Mrs. EDWATU) FLETCHER. MONDAY, Dec. 14th, Important Engagement of Mr. R. ITOYLY CARTE'S REPERTOIRE COMPANY— TO-NIGHT (MONDAY) AND TUESDAY, Messrs. GILBERT and SULLIVAN'S Celebrated Japanese Opera, THE MIKADO. WEDNESDAY— THE GONDOLIERS. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY— THE GRAND DUKE. Prieee, 6d. to J;2 2s. Early Doors, 6.30. Commence 7.30. Half Price at Nine. Seats Not Guaranteed. Booking Offices at Meagre. Thompson and Shackell's, (Ltd.), Queen-street. Telephone No. £ 21. NOTICE. The THEATRE will be CLOSED MONDAY, TUES DAY, and WEDNESDAY, December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, in order to prepare for the production of Mrs. EDWARD FLETCHER and Mr. J. PITT HARDAORK S Sparkling Up-to-Date Pantomime- c INDERELLA, Which will take place on THURSDAY (XMAS EVE), December 24th, at Seven o'clock. Preparations have been going on for the past nine and the Management have no hesitation in saying that this year's Annual will surpass anything ever witnessed in the Principality. Box Plans Now Open. 49235 > i RAND IT! HE A T R E \J The Premier X Theatre of Wales. Lessee and Manager Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES. TO-NIGHT 1 Important engagement of Mr. Leonard Pagden's Company in the powerful emotional Drama, I Z P A H A roma.ice (f the "Mizpah" Ring. Doors open at 7; commence 7.30. Box Offioe open at Theatre daily 10 to 4. Telephone 725. Prices 6a to El Is. XMAS EVE. Dec. 24th Mr. Clarence Sounes' Third Grand Xmas Pantomime, SINBAD THE SAILOR, Will be produced by Mr H. Ormesby Txench on a scale vf costliness, magnificence, and splendour iwver before seen or attempted in the Principality 49242 'Tie not in mortals to command success, but we'U do incre—deserve it." THE M P I R E Ifcnaging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NICHT t Once &gain at great expense. The original, unsurpassed, unequalled L UMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE, From the Empire, London, Under the direction of M. Trewey, with another series of brilliant and interesting scenes, absolutely true to life in precision, proportion, aad motion, comprising:— 1. Towenskay, in Moscow. 2. Children, Cat and Dog. 3. The Disappointed Artift. 4. Burmese Dance at the Crystal Palace. 5. Hamburg Bridge, Germany. 6 Soldiers' Parade. Madrid. 7. Concorde Bridge, Paris. 8. Lancers in Stuttgart. 9. Artillery in Barcelona. 10. Fire Brigade Ball, London. 11. Cavalry Charge in France, and a remarkable Picture. 12. Tofcogganning in Switzerland. Miss SABLE FERN, Descriptive Vocal Actress. Pantomime: "A Oocknev in France." The FOUR VAMPIRES. The Ladies on the Silver Ladders, The THREE KEZIAHS, From the Olympia, Paris- Beauty. Novelty, Ability. Miss FLO D'O&VILXiE, Comedienne. ATLAS and VULCAN A, Athletes. Miss ROSA BELL, Comedienne. The Laii of the Magicians I The celebrated SERVAIS LE ROY, In his unique and absorbing Entertainment. NEXT WEEK:- THE J]NGHANTED "Palace, OUR CHRISTMAS SKETCH. TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY EVENING. Early Performance between 7 o'clock a-nd 9; Late Performance between 9 o'clock and 11. ADVANCE BOOKING. Plan on view 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Booking may be done by Post and Poetal Orders. PHILHARMONIC- HALL AND STOLL'S PANOPTICON, St. Mary-street. BRO ADHURST,, A liun with a beard 7ft. long. ALDRIGE'S PICTURE OF THE TICHBORNE TRtAL. Interpreted bv THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT IN PERSON. THE CIjOCK-EYED LADY. Maze. Jungle, Phonograph, &c., Arc. OPEN ALL DAY. .NEWPUKT. rp H E |jj M p i R E Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! THE DAYTON FAMILY. THE BROTHERS HOWARD. KOOKER AND N ARB IS. THE QUACUENI TROUPE. NELLY OEDENE. GERACKTY AND GILLIGAN. ZIMO. ATHAS AND COLLINS. Next Week :—Thc Five Jees in "The Musical Smithy." ? ? HOiVl'ON'S ORIGINAL For Females For Females Only. BENEDICT PILLS. Only. THOUSANDS of Testimonials have been riwlved from all parts. Ftmales of aM ages should take them. They at once remove All obstructions, no matter how obstinate or from what- ever cause arising In boxes 7id., In. l^d.. and 2s. 9d. Sent Post Free, under ccver, Id. extra, direct by the proprietor. G. D. Horton, M.P.S. (from the Birming- ham and General Lying-in Hospital), Aston House, Aarton-road, Birmingham —Agents Cardiff-it. Mum- Icrtl, Chemiat, Meteor-street Splotlands, and G">Uc-ioad, Roath. Merthyr—Willis, Chemist. Georgetown. Swansea—Lloyd, vtiemist, Oxford- street. Newport—Young. Chemist, High-street. Cannot be had fsom other Chemists. N.B.—Nono genuine unless bearing "G. D. Horton," in red fc-ooe each label. Letters answered free. e2967 PUBLIC NOTICES. NDKEW'S-HALL, PENARTH- On TUESDAY, December lotti, at 7.30. Great Meeting will be held on behalf of the CHIIv DREN'S HOME (Dr. Stephenson's). Performances by our Military Band, our Gvmnastic Squad, our Hand- bell Ringers, under the direction of Sergeant Elstou, M.B.C.P.E. Also Vocal Selections by our own Choir of Bovs. At the Piano: Mr. William W. Rhodes. Mr. Win. J Forster, M.T.S.B.. will give an address on the Work of the Homes. His Worship the Mayor of Cardiff (supported by the Mayoress and other friends) will preside. Front Seats, 2s.; second seats and Balcony, Is.; Back Seats, 6d. Tickets may be had of Mr. J. W. Mayne, St. Augustine's-road; Mr. J. P. Hitohings, 30, Stanwell-road. 49221 GEECHAM'S PILLS. JJEECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS. Wsrtli a Guinea a Bot. BEECHAM'S PILLS. For Bilious ttacks. BEECHAM'S PILLS For Nervous Disorders. EECHAM'S PILLS. For Indigestion in all its forms. EECHAM'S PILLS. '-? For Wind and Fans in the Stomach. EECHAM'S PILLS. For Sick Headache. EECHAM'S PILLS Have Saved the Lives of Thousand*. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? For Giddiness. EECHAM'S PILLS. B For Fulness and Swelling a.fter Meals. BEECHAM'S PILLS ■ive Worth a Guinea a Box. FEJHAM'S PILLS. Wonderful Medicine for Females of all A^e EECHAM'S PILLS Are Ada.ufced for Old aud Younsr. Craftt ftottmi VET DECORATORS. DAVIS AND SON w < PAINTERS, GLASS, OIL, AND /PAPER-HANGING MERCHANTS 11. Q JE*:N STREET. DYKWOBKS, ETC. XF YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHES NICELY CLEANED, GO TO HOBBS. DYER. 1. NELSON.TERRACE. FURNITURE. EYAN & COMPANY, LIMITED "THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," ST. MARY-^TRFET AND DUKE-STREET. HATS. ARSLEY'S HAND-MADE HATS, all P the Latest Shapes, 2s. 9d. and 3s. 9d.— 15, Wyndham Arcade and 40, Caroline-street. Every Man to his Trade. e5255 Z- RHEUJI..A.TIC CUBE. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO PHIL PHILLIP S 24. ST. MARY-STREET. THERE TO IiUarCH. HE SCOTIA RESTAURANT LUNCHEONS. TEAS. DINNERS 5. DUKE-STREET. READY DECEMBER 16. yjyf ESTERN MAIL Â LMANAO AND Year BOOK FOR 1897, ALMANAC, EN CYCLOPAEDIA, ) TN r\NE. ANT) DICTIONARY$JL A SPLENDID WORK OF REFERENCE, WITH A COMPLETE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON MATTERS STATISTICAL, OFFICIAL, HISTORICAL, CHRONOLOGICAL, POLITICAL, AGRICULTURAL, LOCAL, FOREIGN, DOMESTIC, ? SCIENTIFIC, ATHLETIC, RECREATIVE, AND GENERAL. NUMEROUS DIAGRAMS A WORLD OF ANECDOTE. 10,000 SUBJECTS DE A LT WITH. NEARLY 600 PAGES. ONE gHILLINGr. POSTAGE EXTRA. TO BE OBTAINED FROM ALL BOOKSELLERS AND NEWSAGENTS. 48873 THE GREAT BLOOD i URIFIER THOMPSON'S BURDOCK PILLS Overcome the worst forms of diseases and the fouieet state of the Blood, Stomao' ,iver. and Kidneys, they go to the core of every disease, where no other medicino has power lo reach. In Boxes, at Is. lj<L and 2s 9d. each Sold by all Chemists, or from the Burdock Pill Manufactory," 44, Oxford-street, Swansea ?-? BUSINESS ADDRESSES- FURNITURE AT MARVEL L0 US PRICES SAVE YOUR MONEY By Purchasing your FURNITURE, BEDDING, CARPETS, and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of BEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED), REGISTERED AS THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS Whose immense Cash Purchases enable them to Sell all Goods fully 20 per cent. below the pricea usually charged by other firms. 1,500 IRON and BRASS BEDSTEADS always in stock, from 7s. lid. each. HUNDREDS of DINING, DRAWING, and BEDROOM SUITES, From 3i to 50 Guineas. Call and inspeot. our immense selections before Purchasing elsewhere. Large Illustrated Catalogues Gratis. Delivery Free Throughout Wales and Border i Counties. BEVAN & COMPANY. 21, DUKE STREET, 97. ST. MARY-STKEET CARDIFF. 7, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. OPPOSITE TOWN-HALL, NEWPORT. OLARENCE-STREET and HANBURY- ROAD, POM T Vf POOL. E1876 "LET THE HILLS RESOUND WITH SONG I" Sole Agency for Cardiff and South Wales THOMPSON AND SHACKELL (Limited), QUEEN'S MJJSIO WAREHOUSE, CARDIFF. Also at Swansea Merthyr, Llanedy Newport, Ponty- prirld. Bristol. Barry Dock. Pndjjend, Ac., Ac. LARGEST STOCK IN THE KINGI OM. NEWEST DESIGNS. Illustrated Catalogue Free on Sk$SHic«lion to THOMPSON AND SflACKELL (Limited), 'iUEISN'.S-iilTlLDlNOS, CAKDiFF, Or any of the Company's Numerous Branches. • CfiM?.R»?.»TED "ERTEY" ORGANS, from 5e. Monthlv. on New Hire System fI532a 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. Marv-street, Cardiff. 'e5814 IF YOU WANT THB LARGEST AND BEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE PROVINCES, BUT THE w EEIKLY MAIL WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THB "NgWS OF THE WEEK," GENTLEMEN DON'T CHOOSE until you see our Splendid Set of Tweeds. Serges, Vicunas, and Worsted Suitinjrs from the loons of Bradford. We make an All-Wool Vicuna Suit, to measure, for 35s. M., and you can't bu, the same thin^ from any Tailor under 50s. Send fo: our patterns, post free, and see fcr yourself. THE WOOLLEN CO., BRADFORD. eS746 ESSIONS AND SONS, LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Timbers, Plates, Joiner- Cement, Chimney-pieces, Monuments, Lavatories, Baths, Ranges, Grates, and ail Building Materials. PENARTH-ROAD. CARDIFF. Largest Show Rooms in Wales. BTTSINTESS AB^RCsSES jj^T J. HEATH AND g ONS INSTRUMENTS RETURNED FROM THE EXHIBITION AHE NOW OFFEUED AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES COME EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN. Sole Agents for South Wales for the Piano Resonator Company (Limited) London. Resonators Can be Fixed to any Pianoforte, producing a much improved tone. Price- from £ 5 upwards. pIANOFORMS by BROADWOOD JL Collard, Kirkman, Brinemead, Erard, rieyel, Schiedmayer, Blubhner, Steinway, Bechstein, Neumeyer, &c., &o. ORGANS by MASON and HAMLIN Bell. Smith. Carpenter, Sterling, Story and Clark. Doherty, Kara, &c., Ac. HARMONIUMS by ALEXANDER lfl Ac., Ac. THE FULL-SIZE GRAND PIANOFORTE USED AT MADAME PATII S CONCERT FOR HIRE FOR RECITALS. *a LARGEST POSSIBLE DISCOUNTS FOR GASH. EXPERIENCED TUNERS VISIT ALL TARTS OF SOUTH WALES PERIODICALLY. REPAIRS OF ALL KINDS EXECUTED BY FIRST. CLASS AND EXPERIENCED LONDON WOKhHEN. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR PLACES OF WOUSHiP, INSTITUTIONS, AND SCHOOLS. Before Purchasing do not fail to send for our Price Lists and Verdict of 900, and Comjwre our l'noel and Terms with Other Houses. SHOWROOMS- 51. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF; 70, TAFF-STREET, PONTYPRIDD AND 31, WINDSOR-ROAD, PENARTH. MANUFACTORY: LONDON. AGENCIES AT ABERAVON CADOXTON-BARRY, CAERPHILLY, BRIDGEND, MAESTEG, &c., See. CANVASSERS WANTED IN ALL PARTS, ON MOD COMMISSION. 000^ THINK OF THIS.—.F YOUR COMPETITOR IS USING A TYPEWRITER. SO MUST YO!]: WE ARE PREPARED TO PROVE THAT THE DENSMORE WILL SUIT YOUR PURPOSE KHST LEARNT IN A FEW HOURS. YOUR OFFICE BOY CAN USE IT. DROP US A OARl: AND WE WILL COME AND SEE YOU. I rjl H E "D 1?1 N s M O JR E SOUS AGENTS FOR SOUTH WAIJSS AND WHO WILL FURNISH FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. WESTERN MAIL, LIMITED. ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF, TBX "DENSMQUE" CAN TiE SEEN WORKING DAILY IN THE "WESTERN MAIL OFFICE. 43158 c YOLES £ jYCLES! QYCLES J^UDGE.r HIT WORTH (LTD.) Beg to announce that ihev will shortly OPEN a BRANCH DEPOT at 108, ST- MAEr-STREET CARDIFF. A Large end Varied Assortment of their World- famous Productions will be on view, including the sensation of the late Stanley Show, the R U D G E HIT WORTH COMPANION B ICYCLE. ? JL? AGENTS throughout South Wales should alply at once for this valuable Agency for 1897. JTJUDGE- HIT WORTH (LTD) 108, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. eM49) T. GIBBON BROOKS, Manager. TF1HE SOUTH WALES STONE WARE, RED WARE, AND TOBACCO PIPE MANUFACTORY. Established 1857. G. JpRIEST. PROPRIETOR. All kinds of SPIRIT JARS. STONE GINGER BEER BOTTLES, etc., Made cn the Shortest Notice. All PATTERNS of TOBACCO PIPES kept in Stock. Write for Price Lists and Illustrated Sheets. All Kinds of GARDEN FLOWER POTS kept in Stock. Note the Address— 15 and 27, WYNDHAM-CRESCENT, CANTON, CARDIFF. e5643 MANUFACTURER. Borsforth, Offer. hi. i?LM. Own Goods direct from the Loon at Mill It-rice*, viz. Serves, Fancies, Cashmeres, Bieyes, Meltons. Mantle Cloths. Pattern sent free on application. Save bli intermediate profit. Special Lot of Dress Meltons, all shades M per yard. AddressMANUFACTURER, BORa- FORTH. LEEDS BUSINESS ADJ>P-ESSES. Waterproofs Bepaired Q* While You r Q\^ Wait" 8, ^) V Queen St., n CARDIFF. ANDERSON, ANDERSON & ANDERSON, Ltd., ("86, Bt. Paul's Churohyard, 1 Warebeuses I 37> ftue#n viotsria Street, ^LONDON. Works: I Sow Road. ) UP-TO-DATE SPECIALITIES TRY OUR IS"OVERCOATS TO MEASURE. A MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS AND QUALITY. Silk Velvet CVjliar and Plaid Lining. BISHOP AND CO., TAILORS 50, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. Opposite The Empire PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS 9 THE Evajrijre EXPRESS" OSCK. THREE J SIX TUtKS. TIMES 20 Words 0 6 10 16 30 Words 0 9 1 6 2 3 40 Words io 2 0 3 0 50 Words 13 I 2 6 3 9 Notice m Advertiser*. IMPORTANT.—Advertisements to be classified must reach this office bv 10 30 a.m but they can be Inserted up to 4.45. p.m. under heading of TOO 1.ATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. The boxes proviiisti tor answer to advertisement* appearing in the Evening Express" are not intruded for any other purpose v.-Jwtevsr, and cannot be allowed to be used for the 'lisOibution of printed or written adverb'fcinij circulars ot announcements of any t'ncl. "'Apply at the Evining Express," means that the ttudrees of the advertfcer can be obtained at the. Evemug .Expft M" Office on personal application. If required to be sent by pest, two stamps must be en- closed. 1 The above charges apply only to consecutive in- of the f()1!uW;11.g' class of advertisements: — x v,nations Wanted Offered, Apattments, Money Wanted Partnt:r.iliij)fli Logj, and Foi:r.d, Miscellaneous Want/ Business, Houses," Shops, Offices to Let or Sell, Specific Articles tor Sale Privately. K the insertions he not cncL-ecutivc, or If .payment be not made j.revious to publication, the credit rates will be charged Name anu Address to be counted. Orders sent through the post to be accompanied by 1'Qftal Order or Htjfpenny Stamps. Cheques, Postal aiid Poat-offici; orders should be crossed and mode payable to Mr. D. Wat-kin Xhomae. Advertisements are received also &t the following sub-oflves: — NEWPORT TREDEGAR STREET. SWANSEA CASTLE-STREET. HFIITHYR .VICTORIA-SI PEET. PONTYPRIDD 4a, TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET. MISCELLANJSOTTS WANTS. Ladiee', Gentlemen's, and Children's Wardrobes Purchased good prices j»iven, f.ll orders promptly attended to.—Mrs. North, 14, Garoliiie^trect. C-ar- ditI e9'120&17 L: ,?.x, ,) 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 Lists, 4d ptatnjpe. 1- DRESSMAXING. Dressmaking.—Ladies' Costumes, Evening Dresses, Caj es, tcc.. Made in the Latest Style. Fit guaran- teed — Afldrees Lewis and Evans, 133, Cowbndge-road, Cardiff. eb89t aid ff. Cardiff. e5896 llUSCELLANEOUS SALES. Poultry.—If you want your birds to my you write for prioes and samples of food to Noah Rees and Son, Hay, Corn, and Seed Merchants, Cardiff. e5229 Firewood for Safe, 2s. per cwt., delivered in any paxt of the borough. -MRster, Workhouse, Cardiff. e5653 1,800 Business Cards, Memorandums, or Billheads, 36. 10,000 Useful Handbills, 2s. 6d.; samples free -Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, B readme ad, Bristol. e4419 .?? —f>M1WW—W—P—l!W-Wf> MISCEI/LANEOTTS. Tobacconists Comnjeneing' see flld. Guide wid Cata- logue (259 pages"). 3d.—Tobacconists' Outfitting Co., 185, Euston-road, Ixi:dcn. Manager, Hy. Myers. e5792 Aristotle's Works. Complete, Coloured Plates (genuine edition), 30 stamps; Paris by Night, or Gay Life in Paris," Illustrated, 30 stamps, post free. -E. Bcwker, 27, Renehaw-street. Liverpool. Patronise the old fimi. Established 1832 e5691 —is You- Watch Wronp? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, English or Foreign, is 38. Castle Arcade, (third shop from Okie tie-street), by James Keir. for ten years with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4209 CLERKS AND MANAGERS. Clerk Wanted; aged about 17; shorthand and accounts.—6, Duke-street, Cardiff. e9742zl8 At Home Employment (genuine); either sex; whole or spare time; envelope and postal wrapper ndclrees- isg; book ci names and full instructions Is. 2d., returnable with flret work.—Moult, 87, Safe Dejioeit, Manchester. e9740/.17 An Architect, Land Agent, and Surveyor in Cardiff has Vacancy for Architect Pupil.—For terms apply X 54, Western Mail. Owdiff. 3027ete Messrs J. P. Jones, Richards, and Budgen, Archi- tects, 18, St. Mary-skreet, Cardiff, will Have a Vacancy in their Office after Christmas for au Articled Pupil; premium required. 2998z18 Wanted, in Merchant's Office, a Youth for Short- liand and Typewriter.—Apply, stating age, expe- rienee. and salary required, to X 36. Western Mail, Cardiff. 2975zl5 Wanted, smart Youth: must thoroughly under- stand trook-keeping; wages 18s. per week.—X 37 Western Mail, Cardiff. 2972x15

r The Battle of the Sites ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD-

NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS. Wanted, a General with knowledge of Washing. Also Housemaid.—Applv, stating ages and wages to W 90, Western Mail,_CardifT. e-9?29zl4 Wanted lamprtiatety. experienced General Servant; state age and wages!—Apply R. Leonard, Mardy House, Merthyr. 3063zl3 Wanted, early in January, for a Country House, fcur niilps from Tenby, Two Gen-jral Servants, as Cook and Housemaid; good personal references in- dispensable.—Apply Mrs. KendUl, Elm Grove, Penally R.S.O., 1'embroke/hi: e. 3048zl9 Useful Help Wanted; Southsea; naval officer's family; no nursery; comfortable situation; plain cocking.—Wood, S. Athan Rectory, Cowbridge, Gla- morgan. 3056zl6 Wanted, First Week in January, General Servant who understande plain cookinghousemaid kept.— Apply, stating age, wages, references, Bron-v-Garn. Maesteg. 3045il9 Wante<l, a good General Servant (a country gffl preferred) at once.—Apply 104, Queen-street, Car- diff. 2032zl9 Wanted immediately, SO General Servant*, Plain Cooks; stamp.—Mrs. Evans' Registry, Elm-street, Cardiff. Disengaged, Jobbing Cooks, HouM-Partour. maÚJø, Sewingmaids. 3010*18 Weeded immediately, f/ood Plain Cook; small family.—Apply The Cedars, Llanishen. 29747.15 Wanted immediately, experienced General Servant; not under 25; two in family; good references. —Apply 8, Glynrhondda-street, Cardiff. 2984x1b Wanted, Geresal Servant; good plain oookf~family of two; large washing out; wages £ 15.—Mrs. Jones, Mayhurst, Stanwell-road, Penarth. 2806zl5 Wanted immediately, experienced Housemaid, also Young General; early risers; state age, references.— Apply Mnt. Phillips, The Gaer, Newport, Mon. 1*17 I Wanted First Wfek in January, good Chenmtt Ser. t vant small family.—Apply, stating age, experience, wages, Mrs. Cooper, The Kims, Lower Yenarth. *17 Wanted immediately, experienced House-Parlour- maid —Mrs. H. J. Bath, Westbrook, Swansea. rl4 Wanted, thorough General Servant; good cook; small family; nc children; no washing; good wages.— Apply 13, Hickman-road, Penarth. 2937zl7 Wanted, a trustworthy General Servant on 15th of January; between 30 aiid 40; one in family; good references required.—Miss Smith, St. Ronan's, Wood- land-place, Perarth. 2944zl6 Wanted, a good Plain Cook.—Apply, stating full particulars, to Miss Lee, Malvern House, Tenby. zl7 Wanted immediately, good General Servant.-Apply 73, Newport-road, Cardiff. 2955zl4 Wanted at once, House-Parlourmaid; housemaid kept; eountrv; gentleman's family; Chaixshwoman; £ 16.—X 23, Western Mail Office, Cardiff 2901zl6 _u Wanted at once, House-Parlourmaid; about 18; two other sewants kept; needlewoman.—Apply Mrs. Williamf, Greenfield House, Llanelly. 2878zlo Wanted, on the 4th of January, ?n experienced Cook-General; housemaid kept; wages £ 16 a yew.— Box 105. Post-offlc», Swansea. i'S55:;15 Wanted, Gentlenun"- Flanilly ODuiLtrv, superior, well-tnuined Housemaid active early riser highest references.—R. S. O. 20, Western Mail Office, Swan- sea. 28777.16 Wanted, a clean, respectable Girl, above 15; good home.—Apply 6, Keppoch-street, Cardiff 27927.15 Nurse Wanted immediately; country; munt. be a good neadlewoman.—Apply, stating all particulars, Mrs. Philip J Dunn, Crofta, Llantrisant. 2804zlj Wanted, anout December 16, experienced General Servant; wages, £ 12 to £ 14; part washing out. Also Nurse-Housemaid.—Apply 13, Clvtha-square, Newport. 2831z15 \V)mt<d, Co k-General.—Apply Mrs. Edward Jen- kins, 164, Chepstow-road, Maindee, Newport. 2830zl5 Wanted, oa the 4th of January, an experienced Cook-General; housemaid kept; wages £ 16 a year.— Box 105, Swansea. 2855zl5 Wanted, First Week January, experienced House- Parlourmaid; well recommended; aged 20 to 25 State wages and reference, 5, Victoria-square, Ponarth. 2744zl4 »~SMAi.fi SgUV .\NTS WANI "l.ACE.* Disengaged, General (21), plKn cooking, waah, iron, two years' reference ( £ 12); Others ( £ 6— £ 12), Cook- Gererals, Coc'ks ( £ 14— £ 20), Housemaids, Kite.hen- maid; long references; list free.—British Agency, Aberd#.re Junction. Stamped address. 3053zl9 Wanted, Situation -M Housemaid or House-Parlour- maid in a Gentlema-i's Family; aged 32 experienced; good reterences.-Apply. Morley, Chronicle Office. Pcntypridd. 3058*19 Situations Wanted as General Servants for Several strong Country Girls: hundreds of ladies suited; testimonials free.—Mrs. Oocter, Registry, Glouces- ter. 3037zl9 Ladies Suited with All Classes ci Servants; Situations Secured for Servants. Fee, Is.—Miss Walters, 30, Page-street, Swansea 2916zl7 Situation good Plain Cook eight yean as kiteben. maid, two as cook; excellent character; <>ood-claM country servant.—Bessie, 20, Stokee Croft, Bria- tol. 2814zl5 PREMISES. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to IniLais or Fictitious Names at any Poet-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictiiiius Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Western Mail j To Let, 30, Sandon.place-Apply 27, Metal-street, I between 6 and 6.30 p.m. e9734«14 To Let, 4 and 6, Turner-road, containing seven rooms, hot and oold bath; all papered; rent, 8s clear.—Aooly ITiomaa Edmunds, 53, Queen-street, Cardiff e9738z!6 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS Good WalwF Masona Wanted for Railway Work.— Apply on the Por.t Talbct Railway at rort Talbot, ajid 1-etween Llangonoyd and Ponlyihyl -S. Pearson and San, Contractors. e5850 Wanted, respectable Married Couple to Adopt all Infant; reasonable compensation paid.—Apply, with references, to X 6, Evening Express. Cardiff. esl5 Wanted at- once, experienced Cutter and Ability to Make Up Garments; single; living indoors; total abstainer; state salary required.—Address X 60, I Western Mail, Cardiff. 3064zl4 Wanted, competent Man to Work Small Planing Machine —Write, stating wages required and expe- rience, to Jenkins, Saw Mills, Merthyr. 3007zl8 Good Waller Masons Wanted for Railway Work I Apply on the Port Talbot Railway at Port Talbot, and between Llatigonoyd and Pontyrhyl—S. Peavson and Son, Contractors. 49198 Son, Contractors. 49198 Wanted, a Haulier at once; indoors.—Apply, per- sonally, A. Price and Co., Eagle Stores, Mertaiyr zl7 Wanted, a Married Couple (no children) for Yard and Generally Useful; good horseman; no other piwracal: wages, ft per week, and house—Apply Evans. 22, Aft^d-street, Neath. 2915xft Tinman and Plumber Wanted at once —State wages per hour and experience, Brown and Williams. Iron- m'mgere. Bridgend. 49116 Wanted at once. 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(.Limited), Stokes- croft Brewery, Bristol, ate Prepared to Appoint Pur-1 chasing Agents in Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea for their Celebrated Prize Medal Ales and Stout in Casks, from 4 £ gallons, muct be in established busi- nesses and good localities; liberal terms to large buyers.—Apply M above; to the Cardiff Stores, Albion Brewery, Bute-street; or to Mr. Jackson, 40, Han- over-street, Swansea. 44216 Wanted, smart, respectable Young Man must have had thorough experience in soliciting, and to assist in warehouse; state wages required —X 38, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3973zl8 Crrrmioaon sad Part Expenses Offered to those who can Command immediate Sale of Condiments and Animal Medicines to Fanners and Hoieekeapers in South Wale*: men of strict integrity, with first-class references only (with view to permanency).—Tippers, Veterinary Chemical Works, Birmingham. 2991r.l5 Wanted, Retail Coal Trade Canvasser.—State age and experience X 7, Western Mail, Cardiff. 49145 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. 19, DUKE-STREET. ?????M?? 'k?"' ????i?? =' gym WU)TEMINLM Room= CARDIFF. COAL NORTH'S COAL iM NORTH'S COAL Wvndham Red Ash," noted for its durability and cltanlinest.. Maesteg Deep," double ocreened and economical. Cribbwr Red Ash," free burning, recommended for DraMug-rooms Washed Steam Nuts and House Nuts always in Stock. Apply to the Agents—PARK COAL COMPANY D. BEYNON, Manager, SALISBURY-ROAD. CARDIFF. Branch Office—65, Conwav-road, Canton. Telephone, 599. e5773 XMAS CARDS, XMAS CARDE The LARGEST SELECTION ever seen in Cardiff is Now cn View in the Vestibule of the "Western Mail" uftioe in St. Mary- street. THOUSANDS OF CARDS TO SELECT FROM. XMAS CARDS. jj XMAS £ JARI>& Don't fail to View this Enormoue Stook before buyinig. You are invited to walk in 4. and inspect the 6toek. v| XMAS ^JARDS. yMAS CARDS At any price from id. to 5s. Now is the time to Purchase for sending to friends at a distance. Specially light cards for foreign postage. AS CARDS. x It A S CARDS a. d. Box of 50 Assorted Cards, Post Free 1 3 12 Choice Selected Cards, Post Free 1 0 Box of Eight Autograph Cards and Envelopes, Post Free 0 7 Box of Ten Autograph Cards and Envelopes (Better Quahty), Post Free 1 2 Box of Eight Autograph Cards and Envelopes (Very Superior Quality), Post Free 2 2 The Largest Stock Ever Seen in Cardiff NOW ON VIEW At the WESTERN 1\1 AlL" OFFICES CARDIFF. 48996 MONET. ALLACE & CO., 98^ QUEEN-3T., CARDIFF, ACCOUNTANTS, II B5 to £1,000 ADVANCED DAILY. PROMISSORY NOTES r ACCEPTED AS SECURITY. TOWN OR COUNTRY. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION KB —Look for name on windows over shop AND Friends Depart when you are short of Read]) Money.—Then write or call on Wallace and Co., 98, Queen-street, Cardiff. MONEY LENT REASONABLY AND PRIVATELY, FROW £3 TO <= £ 500, To all classes of responsible persons, re-payable bj Easy Instalments. Terms and particulars free, or application, personally or by letter, to R. PHILLIFS, 7, PEMBROKE TERRACE. CARDIFF. e5721 MR. L. REED, 56, Railway-heet. Moors, Cardiff, Advances iron* £ 2 to £ 200. Borrowers receive courteous and prompt sKentioo. e5672 £ 350,000 to Lend.—Tlioee in Want of Cash in Suma of jElO to jSSOO are Reooinmsmded to apply to the i r Pro\;ncial Union Bank, 1. Queen-square, Bristol; or to E. W. Webber, 3, Working-street, Cardiff. e559S

-=' OUR SHORT STORY 0 MAPLEWOOD MYSTERY. It was called Maplewood. There were 150 "('1'1..> in the estate—100 acres of la.nd and 50 of water-in a beautiful lake upon the r.()fi'ih?rn shore of which, backed by a forest of huge maples, stood the mansion. Cap: am Ralph 8everna had lived in the n'a!i.»icn until he died. He had never married or, at least, he had never had a wife in this -ountrr—and the only meirvbera of hits house- aolcl whom he had admitted to share at all in lis companionship had been Setib and Hester Dabney-the two servants who had been with hin. from the boginning1. Upon his death bed, contrary to general ex- pectation, Captain Ralph had remembered a Biater, and to this sister and her heirs he had willed his estate. She was a widow ramed Atherton. She oame to Maplewood, bringing with her an only daughter. But Mrs. Atherton did not remain at Maplewood a Bjfcnth. She got frightened at strange thingt wfcidi happened there, and moved away, and ere long she died. A<nd 80 Maplewood came to be the property LiUie Atherfco^, her daughter. But Lillie wonld not go there to live. She let old Seth and Heater Drf>ney hold the place in oharge, "0 find tenants of powfible. Partfea came and hired the maMion, but they did not remain. Captain Severss had been deed three years, tad fully a of people had tried to feve at •Maplewood and had failed, when my attention attracted taJto taputM qf th* pi^ had just come home, and had promised my wif j that I would try and settle down. My wife and Miss Atherton were friends, and it was partly through this friendship that I was led to Maplewood. Ijillie shook her 'head and advised me not to go. She told mo candidly that it was haunted. She had herselt seen and heard most fright- ful things there. But I was determined to make the trial And eo, with a letter from Lillie, we pre- sented ourselves at Majplewood. I found old Dabrjey to be a man of 60, or thoreaibouts, and ibis wife of tihe same age. They were meek and humble, and seemed very anxious to serve me. In fact, Seth was alto- gether too meek. He had evidently schooled himself into the character. His face was cun- ning and sinister. Besides Seth and Hester I found dwelling at Maplewood Peter Dabney and his wife. Peter waa a young ma.n of 25, ..nd his wife was an I inaooent-looking woman, with the appearance of a household drudge. Old Dabney shook his head with mysterious solemnity wthen I told him I had hired the place, and said he hoped I might be able to do what others had not done. I asked Seth how he and his wife had managed to remain there; and be replied that he had bound himself by an oaAlh to Captain Ralph that he would remain and oare for thq mansion while he lived. < "And how," I asked, "doee your son and his r wife mamage to stand it 1" I "My boy," answered Seth, with a sigh, "stays for his poor mother's sake." I Cculd I have had my own way, under the impressions which forced themselves upon me, I should have turned old Dabney and hia family out before I moved in; but that could not be done, as it had been a condition of Captain Ralph's will that Seth and Hester should find a home beneath the roof while they lived. So the Dabneys were permanent fix- tures. On our first night at Maplewood we kept On our first night at Maplewood we kept up until very late. It wae almost midnight! before our beds had been set up, and while the sarvants were at work in that department my wife Molly and myself worked at our library. The clock had just struck twelve when Peter's wife—her name was Lucy—looked in and informed us that the chamber was arranged. I was hanging a picture, and wished to finish it before I left it. Molly's dressing-case was in a small room upstairs, and she said she would run and get it. She took a candle and went. I had finished my work, and had just folded up my eter-laddter when my wife came rushing in, with her candle extinguished, and as she dropped her dressing-case upon the floor I caught her in my arms. She was pale and frightened., As soon. as she could: speak I heard har otory. She had gone to tihe room and oet her case, and as sa? reached1 the head of the staircase on her return the had seen upon the landing at her right a female figure robed in white, with blood upon its ashen face, and with dabs of blood upon its drapery. The spectre waved its hand and said to her in an awful whisper: "Woman, there iis a cuxee uoon this house, and KU 1 who follow in the footsteps of Ralph Severns!" Surely this was not a pleasant opening; but I urged upon my wife tfhat she had not been harmea; and, furthermore, that a respectable ghost would have appeared to me rather than to her. "It was cowardly," I told her, "to frighten a woman when there was a man in the house." I And I kissed her and asked' her if she would wait until I had seen the spectre. She said she should not fear wbile I was near her. It was half an hour aifter midbight when we retired. The chamber which we had selected was the pleasantest one in the mansion—a large, square room, with a deep bay window looking down upon the lake. I left a small lamp burning upon the dressing-table, and, being1 very tired, I fel'I asleep soon. How long I had slept I osrinoc say, but I was awakened by my wife, who was clinging to me in fright. As I a-vioke I heard a low moaning, as of someone in distrees; and presently a. Whisper, aa though the apeakei were close to my ear: "A curse is upon this house, and upon all who w4uld follow in the footsteps of Ralph Severns! Beware!" The lamp had been extinguished, and while the foregoing words were being whispered the apartment was pervaded by a sulphurous, waving glare-and presently a female figure appeaired at the foot of the bed. It was surely nothing of buzuan mould, for it stood upon the air, and as I sat up I could see its feet treading empty space OlD a level with the bed frame! Thn figure bowed its head, and melted away into air. As sootn as I oould oollftjt my scaitered censes I broke from my wife's graep and leaped out upon 'the floor, and very quickly lighted the lamp. The doora were faefc—locked—as I had left them; the windows had not been touched the hangings were all intact. If my wife had held the reins of direction we should have packed up in the morning and left; for she was not only convinced that she had seen a bona fide ghost, but she believed I thsut the terrible visitation would be repeated so long as we remained beneath the roof. But I was net to be driven off po easily. The figure which I had seer in our chamber was but vt shadow-I knew that. But. whence came it? My wife thought from the land of spirits; but I did not. In the morning old Dabney made it his business to &!k me how I had rested. I tottd him I had been seriously disturbed; and I gave him to understa nd that if the spirits of Gaptarin Severns's departed vidtdms wished to inha/bit the place I should leave. I could see by the old man's face, M he turned away, that be was satisfied. It was a very alight token which his face gave, but it was a key to the mystery. As soon as I could get away by mysedf I went up into our chamber, taking with me a hammer and a olvael. Around the chamber was a high oaken wains- oot, and this I proceeded to sound with my hammer, and very soon I found a place opposite the foot of the bed which gave a hollow sound. Never mind ihe details of my search. It occu- pied time, but I suoceeded in the end. I found entrance into this last-named place from the cellar, and there 1 found what I had anticipated —a powerful argand burner, with polished concave reflector; two large mirrors set at a proper angle for throwing a. reflection upward; and directly in the line of this reflection was the sliding panel in the1 *oot of my chamber. I also found a long white robe: and it was no i longer a mystery how the ghostly spectacle had j been produced. I found speaking tubes leading I upward, and upon returning to my chamber 1 found a Twint at the head of the bed where the i wall paper was perforated, and upon puttiug my finger through I found the end of the tube! Thus the dreadful whispers were accounted for. I Old Dabney had spent both time and money in perfecting his arrangement for frightening I tenants away from Maplewood, and he had hoped that for a mere nominal sun), he might in time be able to purchase the estate; but his hopes were crushed when I appeared to him with the proofs of his trickery. If he had thought to deny anything, I very soon convinced him that I had seen the wiorld, and that all attempts at further deception would be worse than useless. To save himself from public condemnation, he finally confessed. He show me how he had arranged wooden troughs under the eves, and deep down into the cellar, in which to roll cannon for the production of thunder; and he showed to me other speaking tubes, leading from a point below to various points above, by means of which he could cause the same voice to sound in different parts of the mansion at the same time. He confessed that his wife and his son's wife often appeared to female gueerts in rhostly guise, which accounted for my wife's fright upon the landing. I sent for Miss Atherton, and in the depth of her gratitude for the regained estate she allowed Seth and his family to depart unwhipped of justice; and we heard of them no more.

The marriage of Mr. Richard Da.vies, land- lord of the Old Angel Ion. Merthyr, with Miss Ruth Thomas, manageress of the GiiN, and Shears Inn, in the sanv 'own, was so nised on Saturday ait Zion Baptist Ohapel, Twynyr- odin, the Rev. Mr. Jones, pastor, offciating.

I VOLUNTEER LAW. J IMPORTAJTT POINT DECIDED BY J A CARDIFF CASE. I There were twelve summonses at Worship- street Police-oourt, London, under the Volun- teer Act, against privates of the 1st Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers, for recovery of the Government capitation grant from them, 1£1 15s. in each case, olaimed under the rules of the corps by reason of the defendants having been returned as non-efficients in the I annual return for the Volunteer jear, October 31.-On the first summons 'being called Mr. Cluer drew the attention of Mr. Ward, solicitor, representing the colonel com- manding, to a decision in a case from Cardiff (Reg. v. Lewis, 60 J.P. 376). The High Court had granted a rule on the information of a solicitor at Cardiff, and, on the argument, the question was raised aa to the authority of the commanding officers of Volunteer corps to make such a rule as would enable them to recover before a magistrate the amount of the capitation grant. The Volunteer Act of 1863 (Sec. 24) gave power to commanding officers of Volunteers to make rules "for the manage- ment of the property, finances, and civil affairs of the corps," and such rules, having been properly allowed and sanctioned, had statu- tory force and effect, but the Lord Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Wright, before whom the rule as to procedure was argued, ex- pressed the opinion that the rule making the non-efficient member liable for the amount of the capitation grant which he had failed to earn was bad, as not coming within the words of See. 24 of the Volunteer Act. The rule was, therefore, ultra vires.—The summonses were then dismissed en bloe.

GENERAL BOOTH AT CARDIFF. "General" Booth conducted three "meetings at the Park--hall, Cardiff, on Sunday. At the evening meeting, when the large hall was crowded, the "General" referred to the late Mr. and Mrs. Billups, of Cardiff, between whom and the "General" there had subsisted a warn friendship for many years.

WOMAN SHOT AT HASTINGS. At Hastings on Sunday morning a man named Playford shot a woman named Morris in All Saints' with a revolver. He fired five times and one shot entered the neck and another the head. Playford immediately gave himself up to the police. A singular circumstance was that to the police. A singular circumstance was that the woman was married at the registry office half an hour before the occurrence. Playford had resided with her for fourteen years.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A MINISTER AT CARDIGAN. The Rev. Griffith Davies, Calvinifuc Methodist minister, Cardigan, died suddenly on Saturday morn- ing. The deceased gentleman had cn Friday aftwr- I noor attended the funeral of Mrs. Williams, stationer, ei Cardigan, and then appeared to be in his usual state of health. During the night, however, he oom- Slained of illness, but refused to fllow a doctor to be sent for. Towards the morning, however, biA state becoming alarming, Dr. Stephens was fetched, but his help was then of no avail, Mr. Davies quietly paering away about eight o'clock. He wa* 65 years ef age.

Miss Mary E. Howard, who gained 76 marks i at the London College of Music examination at Newport on the 7th inst.. WM. not a pupil of Miss Watkins, a« stated in the Western Mail," but of Mise Laura H Jamos, Mile En' Hc*se j School. Gavrleou-rovd, isewpor

WELSH DINNER IN LONDON The fifth annual dinner of the Meibktt Debeudir Gwalla was held on Sa-turday at the Halbor Restaurant, London, Mr. Llewelyn Williams in the chair. At the conclusion of the dinner the Chaarman proposed the tout of the evening, "Wales." The toast was enthusiastically received, to the air of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," in which all present joined. Mr. Tudor Rhys responded. Mr. Arthur Griffiths proposed "Welsh M.P. Mr. Jenkyn Howell responding. The "WeLah Press" was proposed by Mr. G. Griffiths, and Mn\ G. P. Evans, of the "London Kelt," responded. Mr. W. Evans proposed "The ChaurmMt, which WM heartily received. All the speeohes wet* in the vernacular. A long musical programme was performed by several of the guests. Mr. Tim Evans sang "The Skipper" Messrs. James and Thomas sang a duet, "The Larboard Watch" and Mr. Ben Thomas sang "Sunshine Above," all with marked success. Mr. Tom Williams matig "O na. byddau'n haf o hyd," a song which the Chairman remarked was typical, both in words and musio, of the high ideal of Welsh poetry. Mr. Evan Her- bert gave a comic recitation, entitled, "The Wail of a Banner-boarer." in very comical style. Mr. J. Richardson gave a splendid exhibition on the flute, Messrs. Reas and Wil- liams sang, "Lle Treigla'r Cewri." Mr. T. M John sang "Darling Mabel," and Mr. Tow Rees sang "Bryniau Aur fy Nc'wlad Mr S. Jcnes also sang, and Mr. J. James sang "Ohwyfwn Faner," which, with the Wefci National Anthem, concluded an extremely pleasant eveiiing. The guesl- were greatly in- debted to Mar. Sydney Williams, who accom- panied, and also contributed :1. pianoforte wolo.

Mr. David Davies, of Glanmvnis, near Llan- dovery, died on Saturday morning at the age of 77 years. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow, two sons, und a daughter to mourn his