Evening Express

I BENGERS J FOOD I for INFANTS, INVALIDS, and the ACED. KUCIDV"VTRITIVE-DISESTIOLF- gold kkdal awaedbd, health exhibit-on. lokdoh. Recommended by Tht Lancet, British Medical Journal-, Londvrt Mcaical Record, and the whole of the Medical Press.—Vide j reports with cock -in, I Bender's Food is sold in tins by Chemists. &c., everywhere. 1

BERTHS, MAERIAGES, DEATHS, AND IN MEMOBIAM. Notices appearing under these Readings are cliarged et the following rate*.— If inserted ia the EVENING EXPRESS," "Wes- TERN MAIL," and "WEEKLY MAIL," 311. for 30 Words and Id. for ench Additional Word. If inserted iir the "EVENING EXPRESS" and "WEEKLY MAIL" only, Is. for 30 Words and Id. for every Two Extra Words. No notices >f this description will be inserted ucless authenticated by the Mine and address of the sender. Te'.egranm cr telephonic meteages cannot be acted 0.. until confirmed in irntm* PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. THEA THE ROYAL, CARDIFF. Leesee and Manager ROBERT BEDFORD. TO-NIGHT. at 7.30, THE NEW UP-TO-DATE COMEDY. THE IVARSITY BELLE. Next Week: THE COMPTON COMEDY COMPANY. Eal3747 Bqx Office at Theatre, 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 362. R ^SEA¥KE ^OYAL, QARDIFF. MONDAY. MAY 12th, SIX NIGHTS ONLY. WELCOME RETURN OF MR EDWARD COMPTON AND COMPANY. Monday THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Tuesday THE RIVALS. Wednesday DAVY GARRICX. Thursday EDMUND KEAN. Fridav A REFORMED RAKE. Saturday DAVY GABBICK. Seats can now be booked. al3769_ Grand theatre, Cardiff. Lessee & Manager—EDWARD QCIGLEY. TO-NIGHT, at 7.30, HTVHE QILENT U"OUSE. JL O A1 e658hl0 Popular prices. Next week. "The Fatal Hour." 'Tia not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it."—Addison. THE QARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! "BOUSA." "DOLLY GRAY." "THE DANDY." GEORGE LASHWOOD, The Oelebrated Actor.Vocalist in his Latest Soccessfnl Songs. 20th Century Swells' BURNS AND EVANS, In their Original Speciality. "Funnabalism." Bewitching, Melodious LILY LENA, A Charming Comedienne. Pretty as a Picture. FRED W. MILLIS, The Australian Ventriloquist, in his Unique Entertainment. "MIRTH. MUSIC. AND MIMICRY." SJrill is the Child of Patience and Industry. HENRI HUMBERTI, THE WORLD'S CHAMPION JUGGLER, From the Palace Theatre. J GILWART AND BISTON, Comic Cyclists. AMY ALLNUTT, Character Vocalist. FRED AND LILLIE HARRISON, Speciality Lancers and Character Duettists. C H U N T H A N The Armless Wonder! Jjnthan can do more with his feet than many can do with their hands. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early One "between 7 o'clock and 9; Late One between 9 o'clock and 11. All Artists appear at each • Performance. Box Office Open Daily (with exception of Saturdays), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Gfrcie. No Booking Fees. L18863 I~ NEWPORT." HFXEWPORT EMPIRE, T HE CHARLES-8TBEET. Hanagrin? Director _11SW.tLD STOLIv TO-NIGHT! AustinKoddf Come- dian. Miss Gertrella. depicting Beauties of Light and Colour in Aerial Grace. The Two Rees. Duettists. Harry Champion. "Quick nnd Quaint." Billy Tucker with the Box in s Ball. Paul Mill. Character Comedian. The Three Bennies, Contortionists. Emma Don, Come- dienne. G. W. Hunter. Comedian and Racon- teur. L13864 UAl, -%TEWPORT. j^Y~c~ETTn ^Wport: Proprietor A Manager..Mr. CLARENCE SOUNEa This Week—ROYAL CARL ROSA OPERA CO. TO-NIGHT, 7.30. TO-DAY, MATINEE at Two, "FAUST." TO-NIGHT, 4'CARMEN. Herr J. WALTHER. Miss LUCILE HILL. Booking Office Open Ten to Ten. e9960 BEECHAMS PILLS CONSTIF KTION. SICK HEADACHE, INDIGESTIOX. DT3PEKMA. oil arnMAOHlC TBOPBLE3. TJ EEC HAM'S ILLS REMOVE WIND and PAINS in the STOMACH, »pnnw SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS. ENSURE IROPER ASSIMILATION of FOOD. STRENGTHEN the S'l QMACjk.^— JGEECHAM'S piLLS MAKE you LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL. and | KEEP WELL. REMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES on the LAY^the foundation of SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG- BF, E CHAM'S pILLS PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY. ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, REMOVE the result of OVER-INDULGENCE. CURE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. E C H A M p I L L S Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES ^and AILMENTS COMMON to TMPROvf3THE COMPLEXION. PFOT^ATE THE SYSTEM.. ^EECHAM-S PILLS have stood toe test of oTe?50?ears without the publication of testi- mollials, as they TD THEMSELVES. RF,COMMIE Is PILL$ JJ E E C H A M S P 1 It ANNUAL SHOW, Qg AND QUEEN STREET- SPRING, 1902. THE CORONATION SUITE, IN HONOUR OF THE KING- CALL OR SEND FOB. A DESIGN. Dining. Drawing. Bedroom. Dining. Drawing. Bedroom. Dining. Drawing. Bedroom. 300 IN STOCK TO'SELECT FROM. Carpets. Curtains. Linoleums. Carpets. Curtains. Linoleums. Carpets. Curtains. Lino!eums. MILES READY TO LAY ON YOUR FLOORS. AN EXHIBITION FREE OF CHARGE. Furniture Re-upholstered. Bedding Re-made. P. E. GANE THE ART FURNISHER, 38fnd 41 > QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. | "RIP'S" CRICKET CARICATURES. | ™EAY4 SALES BY AUCTION. 172 AND 174, CLARE-ROAD. CARDIFF. SHORT NOTICE OF SALE. TO DRAPERS, SHOPKEEPERS, AND OTHERS ME. A. SETCHFIELD has been 7" instructed by Air, E. W. Hosking (who has suddenly been called upon to relinquish possession of abo nremises) t.o SELL bv AUCTION, on TU. r'.Y and WEDNESDAY, May 13th and 14th, 19" the Whole of his STOCK, Consisting of men's, youths', and bovs' suits, trousers, shirts, plain drapery, Oxford shirt- ing, hosiery, lace embroidery, and ladies' and children's underclothing, Ac. Sale Each Day at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. respec- tively, and Thursday at 7 p.m., if neces- saTy- 4528hl4_ CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE. HFR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL bv AUCTION, on THURSDAY NEXT, May 15, 1902. a Largt' Quantity of Superior HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, removed from Charles-street and other Residences for convenience of Sate. consisting of 6ft. walnut and mahogany sideboards, leather dining and drawing room suites, two pianofortes. several walnut overmantels and gilt glasses, all-brass curbs and brasses, clocks, bronzes. vases, very nice selection of paintings, engravings, and etchings, carpets and rixgs of various descrip- tions. octagon, occasional, and other tables. tea and dinner services &c.. three bedroom suites in varioos woods, heavy brass and iron Parirtian and othtr b.<ifftead8, wire spring mat- tresses, wool overlays, beds and bedding, to- gether with the contents of three servants' bed- rooms; also the usual kitchen requisite, com- prising two mangles, ohairs. tables, crockery ware, &c. Owing to the uumerous Lots, this bale will oora-nence at Twelve o'clock Noon sharp. 4762hl5 PUBLIC NOTICES. NNOWN-HALL, CARD IIT (bv kiDd per- 1 mission of the Mayor). WEDNESDAY, May 14th. 1902. MONSTRE PING-PONG TOURNAMENT AND CAFE CHANTANT. Entrance Fee, Is. 6d. Entries to Mr. Dowor Baker, 16. Charles-street. Cardiff, not later than Twelve Noon Tuesday. May 13th. Twelve Valuable Prizes. Doors Open at Three p.m. Admission. Is. e766710 <P RANGETOWN PARISH CHUR,CH. -PING-PONG TOURNAMENTS, in Iron Room. Bromsgiove-street (One Minute from Trams). Open and Local (Ladies' and Gentle- men's) Competitions. Good Prizes Given. Wed- nesday. Thursday, and Fridav in Whit Week. 21st., 22nd., and 23rd. May, 1902. Open and Local Championship Prizes presented by Alder- man S. A. Brain and Councillor Sessions. Full Particulars and Entry Forms can now be obtained from Secretaries, 27, Clive-street, Grangetown. e9972 i BETHANY CHAPEL, ST. MARY- STREET.—SUNDAY, MAY 11th, 1902, NINETY SIXTH ANNIVERSARY. — Preacher, W. E. WINTfS. F.R.A.S. (Pa?tor).—CoJlec- ticiM in aid of Chapel Funds. e9974 HOTELS AND HYDROS. SWAKSEA. j JJOTHERSLADE JJOTEL, LANGLAND BAY, Near SWANSEA, FULLY-LICENSED HOUSE. EVERY COMFORT FOR VISITORS. SPECIAL WEEK-END TEEMS. 79443 iw—tmmmmmam——— SUNSEARAIN SERGE (Regd.) ISUMSEARAIN SERGE (Regdo SUNSEARAIN SERGE Regd.) Warranted to stand the SUN, SEA, OR RAIN. SUIT TO MEASURE, 5GS. SOLE AGENTS: STEWART & STEWART THE CASH TAILORS, 27 j CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. «MtO P I A NOS By All Leadine Makers, including RICHD. LIPP and SOHN. STUTTGART (Sole Agency), BKINSMEAD, COLLARD, CRAMER, &0. ORGANS Bv MASON and HAMLIN, WEAVER (Sole Agency). FARRAND (Sole Agency). Also SOLE AGENTS for the CECILIAN PIANO SELF-PLAYER, The moet perfect yet introduced. Our Registered Model Pianos, including the FAMOUS COLLEGE" MODEL, For JE16 16s. prompt cash. Full Illustrated Lists Free. Gaeh and Hire Purchase Terms. DALE, FORTY, AND CO., HIGH-STREET. CARDIFF. Also at Cheltenham, Birmingham, Ac., Ac. Nat. Tele. 1103. e9141 j the motto adopted and VJv/UU carried out in our sue- cessful and constantly- increasing Boot Business. The selections of lines for JUPvJ'vJ JL >0 this summer have been made with increased care. and the result is. we /T^TMrTTJ A T-k believe, the best aasort- ) j~g A | ment of good Boots and Shoes in the district. LADIES' HIGH-GRADE Glace Kid, Box Calf, And Patent Leather WALKING SHOES. 5/11, 7/6, 8/11, 10/6, 13/6. LADIES' HIGH-CLASS WALKING BOOTS. Button and Lace, in Glace Kid and Box Calf 7/11, 8/11, 10/6, 13/6, 16/6, 20/ GIRLS' SCHOOL BOOTS, very Durable and Stylish, in Glace Kid and Box Calf, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, 8/6, 10/6. BOYLE & CO., 2, HIGH STREET 17. CHURCH-STREET, 10. CH URCH-STREFT. 28. ST. MARY-STREET. I And Branches. CARDIFF. «9851-2 I i-'nr HORTON^S For™ Females ORIGINAL Females 'I only. BENEDICT PILLS. only. The Proprietor has received thousands of testimonials from all parts. Females of all ages should never be Without a box. as they at once remove all irregularities, and are in no way injurious, which is the case with many advertised pills. In boxes Is. lid. and 2a 9d Sent Post Free, under cover 2d. extra, direct by the proprietor, G. D. Horton (late Chief Dlllpenøer from the Birmingham General and Lying-in Hospital), 63, Asion-road, North Bir- mingham. Agents: Cardiff: R. Mumford, Cnemist. Ac., Meteor-street, Splotlands. Mer- thyr: Willis, Chemist. Georgetown. Swansea: Lloyd. Chemist. Oxford street. Newport: Yoring, Chemist. High-street. Cannot be had from other Chemists. N B.—None genuine unless bearing "G. D. Horton" in red acroaa each label. Letters answered free. etc. 10 Uni«l A toiSWS*1 FAMILY TBABK EOATH SANII'ABT STEAM LAUNDRY, ^0^ IfjfttfiBflEOTJQH'ROAD, B»^S:T5 TJunWfl 4 gXJPEKIOR WORK, r IMGUL,&N ooijECTTON, cathats cathats ^V^STEAM LAUHDBY, ■at DYEING, and CLEANING nu. W0EX8, MINNY-STREKT, CATHAYS. ^o° *<S rb$y CCBTAIN CLEANINO. WTWDOW CILKARINO. ^%<OV r X STEAM OAAPET BBAIWO. CH1MNBY SWESPINQ. YV X AND GENERAL HOUSEHOIJO BBNOTA11MO. _14V X YANS AND WWCKB TO ALL PABT1* D&ZLY. V X VTB3XY OBWSR BK3HTM MKHCPT ATTBWH0B. P0IT.OAHB. PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid AdTertisemente are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:— ONCfq. TI-I KKK SIX j TIMKS. TISTKS. f S. D. B. T). S. D. 12 words or less 0 3 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 0 10 1 3 { 20 to 26 words. 07 12 19 Each extra 7 i 7 177 words. OOMBINED SCAIiE for Sciall Prepaid Adver- tisemcnta in the 44 WESTKEN MAIL" and "EVHNIJfG EXVKESS TOBDS. OKCK. THBKr SIX TIMKR. TIMTCS. S B. S. D. S. P. 12 or lesa 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 3 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 4 0 Each extra 7 „ words 0 4 0 8 10 In ail cases the name and nddreaa ere counted as part of the advertisement. SCHOLASTIC. A Business Kdueatton.— Cardiff School of Commerce, 1, St. Johii 8-flQuare, ccrner of Qneen-street, ahovo Messrs MMteH.—IndiTidu&i instruction Penmansliip, bhorthand. Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Matheniaties, Iifinjiusgefi, icc.; day and ereningr school.—Prospectus, T A. and Co. e655d DOMESTIC SERVANTS. yS Rood QeLcral wanted at once; no fam.iIy.—Davie! .1\. Holiuealeieh, Barry Island. e736hl4 A respectable Orrl wanted for general work.—Apply Boaiiily-road, Barry. COOK-Gentral wanted.—Apply 52, Plymouth-road, __PenartU. e6S6h!2 DA1L1Kespectabie Girl, 15. wanted; reference.—5, Giynrhondda-streftt, Cardiff. e724hl0 EXPEK]ENCED slngie-hsnded Housemafd required; 12J gentieaian's country house.—Y^ugh&n Prrse, Maes- cru^ian, Soutb. Wales. €^74Shl2 TTlXPESIEXCJBI) Kitehenm&id (21), warned; country! r housekeeper; £ .16.—Evans, Llwynarthau, C astlet.oa, Cardiff. e7a8hl6 I^Xi'ElUENCKD Ueaeral required; good wages; no waj!ling; nply 54, Clivc-road, Penarth. e737hl5 G°PD. °,f;apra' wanted: comfortabl,:> home.—ArbT- iacd, 6, Bryngwyn-road, Clyiha l'ark, Newport. t6 £ 4hl2 GOOD General wanted; small family; plain cooking. ~'vm!an"'s, 75, TUci]iqond-road. Cardiff. e694hX2 GENERAL Ser\ant. Also a iJuTEomaid.—Apply~158, Catheclrai-road. Cardjg. efl70hl0 \XTAKTED immediately, in good class dairy buainet-s, T y domesticated youn? Person as Iirlp; assist in busi- ness whon requtiired.-Apply, with reference, stating salary. s. Pcmlcanna-stropt, Cardiff. e759h!2 WANTED, experienced General; not under 227— Apply Plant and Taft, 00, Queen-street, Cardiff. e721h14 WANTED, Cook-General; 2 in family.—Apply, between 6 and 3, 140, Jfewport-road, Cardiff. e693h12 WASTED, a good General Servant.—Apply to ""tron, Cottaga Hospital, Motmtato Ash. e726h!0 WANTED, situation ss Cook; small fTnTiTy; country.—Apply H 58, Evening Express, Cardiff. e725h!4 WAMED, Cook-Getieral <*irid House-Parlourmaid.- Apply, ^tattnsr age, height, wages required, and rcfergnn&a, Mrs. Thomas. Ashf.eld, Bridgend. c7S2hl6 WANTED.a, wotWag Hooffekeoper' for business house ia cblllery district.—Apply, stating full par- ticulars, to If 20, Evening Express.- Cardiff. eS82hl3 J V tU^ilars, Mrs Lyttlc, Duadeia, Cilfjuydd, Ponty- '1' V Duxdete, CHfynydd, ponty- prldd. e674hl2 WANTED, (ijok-GeneriU; also Housemaid-Waitress for apirtment house.—Apply to Mrs. Ankers, 30, Marine-ttrrace, Aberystwith. e699hl3 WANTED immediately, strong Housemajdf~and General; rsferencea necessary .-215, Newport-road, Cardiff. e676hl2 WANTED, good Plain Cook: small family.—Miss Thomas, Cleviston, Newport-rocd, Cardiff. e673hl0 WANTED, experienced Housemaid; needlewoman; YY assist wait table ;pari«°;n:iaid kept.—Mrs. Hcdley, Pontardswe., e753hlS Tit.^ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Mrs. Tliomaa, fV BiEhopston House, 25, Richmond-road, Cardiff. e715h13 HOTEL SERVANTS. j BABMAXDS! Bartoaids!! Barnnaids-—Never had so many vacancies; now is your chance.—Davies's. many vacancies; now Í8 your KITCHEN MAID, ?s., Cardiff; 3piendid chance to improve In cookory.-Davies's Begistry. COOKS, 10s., 15s.; vacancies pfenttfuf; MMon or C permanent.—48, Charles-street, Cardiff. CHEF (second), 15s start, £ 1 if suitable, wanted for lltracom be; ItaUan prefcrrfd.—Davies'-t. errfid. PARLOURMAID, £ 28; Bath; high-class place; foot- p man kept.—Davies's, 48, Charles-street. Cardiff. DISENGAGED.—All classes male, female; good refe- rences.—48, Charlca-st., Cardiff. Telaphone, 01384. eS899 WANTED, good General; also Barmaid; good refe- reiices.—Mrs. Lawii, Railway Hotel, Penarth. cC81h!2 WASTED, experienced Cook-General.—Apply Claude f f Hotel, Roath Park, WANTED, active Mm for general and cellar work. —Arply Royal Hotel, Csdoxton. eS884 "TTTANTED, 2 General Servants. Also youns Man W us porter; refer^uc^ reqnirod.—I/angliam Tem- perance Conimeucial Hotel, Penarth-ro«d, Cardiff. c597h!3 WANTED, respectable young Girl as general; fond of children.—Mrs. Dancer, Adelphi Hotel, 183, Bute-road, Cardiff. e133h12 WANTED, good General Servant.—Red Cow Inn, Wellington-street, Canton, Cardiff. References required. e733h15 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. A Youth seeks situation in office; 6 months' expe- Hence.—H 28, Evening Express. Cardiff. e3Slhl2 BUTCHERS—Wanted immediately. Salesman; prac- B tical cutting up, scales, and booking Apply, stating age, experience, references, wages, by Tuesday next, Co-operative Society, Absraman. e9969 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. [ Continued. BOV required for cas.li desk.—Apply 'Ci-oss Bros.. Kt~. Mury-strcet, Cardiff. e729hl0 D'ESSMAKERf?.—Wanted, exiierienced Bodice and Skirt HasdE.—Whither and Joaes, Westbourue- crescejit, Cardiff. e707hl5 DRESSMAKING.—Wanted. Improvers and Apprea- tices; no premium.—Mrs. BagDbam, Moasow- street, Monmouth eC,t.5bl2 }7^NERGETIC Man of good appearance wanted, to .121 solicit business for well-established firm; special terms to capable man.—Address H 35, Evening Express, Cardiff. e9967 HAIRDRESSERS.—Good Junior wanted (gent's).— Ingram Bees, 64, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. e€79hl2 STEAM Laundry.—T wo good Ironers wanted.— Address Manageress, oteam Laundry, Aberdare. e722hl4 rpHE British Westinshouse Electric and Manufac- X taring Company (Limited) require the services of a smart, weH-cducatcd young IIIan as clerk in their local office—Applications must bo made in writing, end addressed to W. Walter Hughes, Royal Hotel, Cardiff. 03975 rr,RA YELLER required for Foreign i'lcor Trade; to X work Swansea district on commission.—Apply, stating experience and rcfcrenco, to H 73, E' ening Express, Cardiff. e744hl2 TO Bakers.—Wanted, trst Hand; well up in bread cake.—Apply to F. Jaiiias, Pontypool. c7601il2 THE British Westinghouse Electric and Manufac- turing Company (Limited) require the services of well-educated young Lady as typist and shorthand writer.—Applications must be made in writing, and addressed to W. Walter Hughes, Boyal Hotel, Cardiff e9976 "VT^A-NTED, qualified Chemist; sole charge colliery » X district; Welsh preferred.—England, Senghonith, Cardiffl e755h 15 WANTED, Steward for club; without encumbrance preferred; £ 50 deposit; good references.—Apply immediately Secretary, Conservative Club, Treherbert. e9975 WANTED, Partner with jHCO or S400 to join another in aerated water worktl at Swansea; splendid op] ortunity for business man.—Address "Tenum," Evening Express, Swarsea. teSSitK WANTED, young Lady for general fancy; good saleswoman.—Full particulars John D. Gwyther, High-streef, Tenby. e747h15 WANTED, a working Housekeeper for business house in colliery district.—Apply, stating full par- ticulars, to II 20. Evening Express, Cardiff. ef¡82h12 WANTED, in large coal exporter's offico, Clerk; thoroughly proficient shorthand, typewriting, and French correspondence; knowledge Spanish; recommen- dation.-H 97, Evening Express, Cardiff. e761hl3 WANTED, good Painter; used to painting and let- tering trucks; must be good at lettering; con- slant job to suitable man.—Apply, stating wages expected, with references, to II C6, Evening Express, Cardiff. e9978 ANTED, middie-^Red^Woman, able to~speaFweIsh, w v to keep house for working man, 1 child.—Apply, with references, to W. Bowon, 11, Garn-road, Ma^steg. e745h12 TTfrAN'i'ED, young Man, good references, for milk VV delivery, Ac.—Green, Albany-road, Cardiff. e665hl0 TtTTTANTED, Under Gardener; single; able to use V, scythe.—The Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron, and Coal Co.. Ebbw Vale, eo98hl5 OTJNG Man-seeks situation as warehouseman or Y assistant in Cardiff; good references.—Apply H 48. Evening Express. Cardiff. e711h!3 £ 3 Weekly.—Genuine p- ening employment everywhere offered anybody able to write.—For proof send addressed envelope Manager, Dept. 5a, Elm Lodge, Southall, near London. "9350 02s. 6d. Weekly.—A salary of 7s. 6d. to 22s. ed. offered /j to either set (who can write) for their spare moments; work may be done evenings—Particulars sent free to anyone sending addressed envelope to M. Trust- cott and Co., 6a, Glendower, Torquay. eG53h12 PREMISES. J MESSRS. S. HERN AND PEKTWEE, m JLUCTIONMEES. VALUERS, SURVEYORS. HOUSF, AND ESTATE AGENTS. For List of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold see "Western Mail" daily. Printed Better free. Offices, 93, St. Mary-atrect. Cardiff. Established 1849. — _9780_ 'irrH-T (i #. i'. Saimdare, Auctioneer and Kstate .A Agent, 29.' St. Ma:-y-street, Cardiff. for following properties to let: Daisy-street, 78, Saltmead-road, 6s. 6d.; 50. Court-road, 8s. 6d.; 43, Wyndham-crescent, 10s. 6d., fee. c9944 A" PPLY Co-operative Supply Store*. North-rood, Car- diff:—Several houses, 2, 3, and 4 bedrooiM e»ch; lents, 5fI. 3d., 6s. 6.1-, 10& baths, gardenn. See.; near Blactweir and Park-place 'bns terxninns. c401<J FOR bale, St. Eadigunds, Radyr: charming country residence; delightfully situated, standing in its own grounds of about 2 acres; close to T.V.R. Station, and within 5 miles of Cardiff; hocise contains S recep- tion-rooms, large hall, 7 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, w.c.'s, kitchens, larder, and flower gardens; stables, coach- houses, &c.; also coachman's cottage, itc., additional at a merely nominal rent could be obtained, if required. -Apply Mr. Tregerthen Dunn, 27, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff. e657h!0 FOR sale, well-built House, Bawden-plaoe, Canton.— Apply 16, Ryder-street, Cardiff. e7iehl3 HOUSE and Shop to lei »t Sensrhenydd, Abw Valley. jLl 88. Commercial-street; best position in the place.— Apply Jenkln Jones, Park-lane, Aberdage., e785hl6 PENAKXH.—Arcot-etroet, two 9 roomed Hoiw»a for p sale.—Apply 64. Windsor-road. Penarth. aMU O let, St. Jfartin's-road, Caerplrflly, end of Jane, 9 roomed House; conservatory; bot and cold bath; lavatory; large garden; healthy neighbourhood.— Davien, Fir Grove, Caerphilly e6S7h!2 mO lot, remainder of the Lease of Commercial Hotel, X Co<vbridge, immediately, with posting, piggery, and garden; doing good business.—Apply on Premises. eS97hl3 LET, 22 aad 26, Cleredon terrace, Eoatli, Cardiff! 7 and 8 roomed houses; hot and cold water through- out.—Apply 22. e9980 rpo let, 33, Stacey-road—Apply Williams, K"JiJaH I. Huse, Plymouth-road, IYnarth. e664hl0 out.-Apply 22. e9980 rpo let, 33, Stacey-road—Apply Williams, K"JiJaH I. Huse, Plymouth-road, IYnarth. e664hl0 TO be let or sold, House facing Howard-gardens.— Apply 102, CHve-street, Grangetown, Cardiff. e68BIII2 TO let, 20, Pembroke-terrace; 11 rooms; centre ol town: convenient to railway itatiorvs.—Apply W. Jones. 202, Newport-roftd, Cardiff. c902d WANTED, a good Beer House or smf.ll Full Licence; country preferred; strict investigations; moderate ingoing.—H S4, Evening Express, 11, Windsor-esplanade; 12 rooms; channel view; healthy situation. Also, 35, King's-road, Canton —Mr. Hallett, 70. King's-road, Cardiff. e713hl3 Q5, St. John's-crescent, Canton; corner house; 5 bed- jCi rooms, large reception-rooms; usual offices; with or without coachhcuse and stable; rent moderate.- Apply 73, Cardiff-road, Llandaff. e647h9 B U SI NESSESFORSALE^ shed Boot Business, with Dwelling-house, for disposal; good connection; best position; satisfactory reason for disposal.—Apply Robert Millett, Blaenavon. e75Ihl4 APARTMENTS. FURNISHED Apartments.— £ ittin>T-r3om, one or two bedrc-oms; batlj. 55, Longcross-^ieet, Cardiff. e"31hl4 HALF a House to let unfurai?hed, with cry con- venience.—23, Lan?downc-roa<l, Cfe.nton, Cardiff. e7E5bIG WA STKr)~ pari iriil Hopes for guests. boaders, invalids, resident patitnts; care chil- dren; apartments; schools.—General Ajeacy, lf-3. Pic cadilly, London e730h!4 MUSICAL. BBINSMEAD Pianoforte,in handsome roeew-ood case; Choice marqueterie panel; iron frame; full tri- chord; best check 1 ANOI^OBTiT"by~WaddiErton; buEr walnut cafe"; trichord; in grand condition; £ 19) 19s.; also Yan- P trichord; in grand condition; £ 19) 19s.; also Van- derbolt, £ 12 12s.—Heath. Cardiff. PIANO FORTE"by cVdty Inwdsomfi Imirr walnut cam; p in splendid conditidÐ; a bargain r. £ 18 18s.; also Ivory £ 13.—H-Kth., Cariiffj ■ by sill makers, from raa, 0 £ 3 17s. 6d. Rfrp^ig in all brancites.—Heath and Sous, 78, Queen-street" a.-clift. e9S47 ARPS bousbt,<o)i ex chanced, Z5 years' expe- rience as harp iej3rer; Erard anjl other makera in stock.- 'Tiller, At Bristol. e9816 IF you want a PJai»->Jr Organ, do nn>t be persuaded by any interested on to purchase until you h e ascertained the extraofcBiiary value "WIB are offerinv.. e., You will save many pdionds, be most liberally treated, and get the easiest possible terms by purchasing from us.—Duck, Son, and Pijjlier, the Great Piano Merchants, Pu!teney Bridge. Bath, ur.d at Eristol. Catalogue and book of advice free. (XIL.E lllis papery el!f,L,B MARTYN Tiioriiag, ji}. Castle-road, iCurdiff, is now clearing his stock o{ Piano* Oigaas, Gra- phophones. &c.. ree^rdiaf* of eost for aish only e4TM PIANO, iron lrame*i| full compass; walnut casa; cheap.—Angle, 13 j'laBtagenet-straet, Cardiff. f e718h!3 PIANO —If you waa# » W''J, '^ite for list of instruments returned from hue, as you can seeur* a Piano bi one of thotl "Great Maifors at a prior than the cheap robtnai now so freely advertised, (ju*rant«ed, and in cases auite «QUai to when new.—Thompson and Sbftkel! (Ltd-). 2i. Quee»-stre»t. Cardiff: 3?. Caatie-ttzef., Swansea. &c., (be. e0701 PIANOFOKTE. ^I9~rl<)s.. the Chwlienge Model; delivered tree to ooy gowanteed for 20 years; *11 modern miproreinents.—Can ooiy be obtained of Thompson and fEtd.), 32. Cattle-street, Swansea, &c.. &c. e9701 IANO by Brosdwoid White, onTy~~ £ l6 10?.; a marvellous bargain,! which fhonki not bw lost; m uplendid orde: and of lovely tone.—Thompson and I Shackpll (Ltd j, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff e9701 PIANOFOKTE, £ 26, ce!tbra;d maker: quite P equal to new in particular; uost double; in hand«ome case, with all improvements; to genuine bar- gain.—Thompson and Siiackell (Ltd.), 24. Queen^treet Cardiff I.e., &:e. e?70l T>I A NOFO HT 1c7-^a {.isaulDe Si-hreib^r, only £ 27 T>I A NOFO HT 1c7-^a {.isaulDe Si-hreib^r, only £ 27 X 10s.; iieted at 60 £ tii*ioasperS^ct in every respect, with Patent Resonator Attachment.—Thomp- son and Sharkell (Ltd.), 33. Cominerciat-etreet, New- port, Mon., ire., ic. e9701 ALKING Machine* Q[ .tU. kinds snppied at 8S. St. T Marv-strnet, Cardiff.. elS42 RAPHOPHONES "iti nogrsphs. and Gratrio- VX phones kept in at q6. st- Mary-street, Cardiff. RECORD'S, Columbia,-jfdi «n. & Gramophouc; thou- sands to choose from at K. St. Mary-street, Cardiff. WE are the larg«st~ talk £ 5 machine dealers in the country. elG42 GREAT Bargains in Machines and Records during our stock-taking s>)e May only. E iiiake hoi- WE luake peasant with our Talking VY MMhinpg; come t$°ur great Emle during May. UB innu^Tstock-lakSale 18 now 00 > cali~or writ« for particulate RECORDS (CoTumbUv Edison) during sala reduced to 7s. per balf dozen. Gthr" sold) during ple.to 4s. each (not less than <U)T thrcs sold) during gnie- I~ALAT Becorclfl~f^n5S»0JPl'0ae reduced to lcs. 6(f per half d-7.en during «alo. HOTEL KcepersThouid'^ee our special sale lines in Penny-in-the-aiot Machtnes. WRITE for cataloguas" call ai T&Sktng Machine Agency, 96, St. M*ry-«treet, Cardiff. cl642 J .A& FURNITURE, &c. A LWAYS open to buy Furniture in any quantities; _iV books boutrht and goods of every description; cash at once.—Woodruff's, 77. Castlc-road, Cardiff. e442d AD VICE Gratis.—Furnish at Harris's, The Market Newport. c9382 BEIXSTEA1>S and Spring Mattreese* complete, from 14s. 6d,—Harris'* Emporium, The Market, New- port a9832 TO Hi>tel Keepers.—Harris's Cork Lino is unrivalled tor public bars; samples free; 12 scuare yards 12s., earriage paid.-E I-. Harris, Market-buildings, Newport, Mon. e9832 FARM AND GARDEN. GAH1>EN Netting Garden Netting. Garden Net- ting Cord Netting, best quality, for covering seed beds, trait tree*. fow, ran*. &c., 16 aquara rsrcbl for lt.—<aTM!<T. 8, Wurkinc-stieet. Cardiff. e9795 BICYCLES, &e. AYIXTYR and 5on«. macufaet <irers of th« wet! known Daisy Cycle. Write fcr catalogue, Daisy Cycles overhauled free of charge tr two years when built to order. One grllde only in Daisy Cycies— highest obtainable. Ladies and Gent'e 1902 models, gold and silver lining. with plated or RomaB rims, will be found an Ideal mount. Daisy Cycles cannot be excelled. Featherweight Kacers, Road Racers, and light Roadsters—ior finish and easy running the moat op-fco-date Cycle in Wales. -Address. Aj liffe and Sons, Daisy Cycle *nd Motor Works. Cardiff and Newnor*. Nat, Tel. 832 Cardiff- <-9768 AYJjIKFE and Son* f^r Platrny and Enamelling Daiey Cycle Work' fi r repairs to ery myke cycle Ayliffe and Sons for 2 speed gear and free wheels. Daisy Cycle Works, Cftrdiff, for Morrow Hdb., and accessories e9768 AS a bird is kpown t-y 'te note, so js a K»-ver Cycle by it* wori<l-T;,de repotaticn. Intendin; purchasers are invited to call aDd inspect this eeits- n's ukde.s. special attention bein? arsr*n to No. Z, i-bich, fitted with free wheel, 2 brakes, plated rims, high grade tyres, for either lady or gentleman at jElQ IN., is undoubtedly the best value ever offered in the annals of the cycle trade.—Robert Bevaiu_C-«;tla-street. Cardiff. e9760 ALL cyclers should °ur stocks of Sunbeems, Rover, Swift, Stal, Barn, and New Hudson's Cycles; prices from L8 10* fnlly guaranteed for two years. A Star Road Racer, fitted with free wheel, 2 brakes, 11 plated rims Dunlcp tyres, £1()8. ifla., or 12 monthly payments of Ri Is l A number of slight *t»op^oi!ed Machines t<i clear cheap; also a great number of really good Second- band Cycles. from £ 2 IOL-Uobeyt Beran, Castle-street. j Cardiff. e976C BICYCLES, Continued. AKH you wondering wnat to do with yocr old Ma<;hine? It 80, write to the Quadrant Cycle 00. (Ltd.), and se. what price they will allow you fer it in exchange for a new Quadrant: second-hand machines^of any make taken in part exchange for a Quadrant. 0901-4 4 hiifh-grade Uuadr:»nt Cyc'e can be obtained fur £ 10 10s. cash, or 12 monthly payments of 21* ao hire agreement to be signed; the machiue beccm»s abso- luteiv rcur own property on payment of first mst3imeut. —WTite for full particulars to The Qnadront Cycle Co. Government ContrEct -rs, 35, Casile-street, Car- èilI door to the Hotel). e9814 A LL Quadrant Cycles are made of the finest material Xjl obtainable, and for durability, excellence of linislv and easy running cannot be bexten • free wheel, hes( tyres, plated rims. &c., from £1r, lOa. eS814 A £ 5 Back of England Note w known evcryhwere, and so is a Ouadisnt Cycle, but remetnber there.1 are imitations cf both. If you want a genuine Quadrant gn to the Quadrant Cycle Co. ll.td.). Government tractors. 35, Castle-street Cardiff, or to one of their! suthoriEed o^cats e9814 4 (jiianraut Motor Cye"'C obtaiued the fiiiheel a»<ird1 x\. st the Crystal Palace Motor Show on February 1 <1th for the combination lever as the best distinctive 1m- yrevenient exhibited; one lever does the work of four; write for illustrated lists.—The Quadrant Cycle Co. (L*d.), Government Cbntra?tors, 35 Cast'e-street, Cardiff 'nr^t, door to *he Angel Hotel!. e9°14 4 few good second-hand and shop-soiied Machines for il sale, all bargains—Write to the Quadrant Cycle Co, (Ltd.), 35. Castle-st-reev, Cardiff (next door to the Hotel). e9814 tt!uL-iiW cf purepasing a nei% AUK you thmking of purchasing a new Cycle th» season ? If 30, write for II catalogue or call at 'he Qv.adrant Cycle T»?pot, 35, Gastie-stnet. Csrdiff. and inspect their large of machines; prices from £:0 I(Is.. easy payments arranged; iilnstrate-d Ikts of cycles and motor cycles post free. eS314 A LI. Cycle retnuis and reriovuti' >ns *end at ouce to Parry and Co.. Sirer. Cycle ana Motor Manufac- turers, MiIl-1Ðn"í!, Cs.rdUf. Free "wheels. Morrow hubs, and rim brakes promptly fitted; lamps, hells, and accessories; lowest prK-os; repairs: stove eWHl!e!1ing. nirke'-ptatios. Cat"1!:uol post free. I-Irl a TJARGAIN.—Gent's Safety: pneumatic; good ccndi- Jy font -C? "s Cd.—19, P'antagenet-strect, Cardiff GENT'S Cycle (Dew), with Clipper tyres, £ 7.— F.lKin^ton. 52a. Penarth-road, Cardiff. eCTlhlO F.lKin^ton. 52a. Penarth-road, Cardiff. eCTlhlO YCLE r-paii- of everv de., -4 CYCLE rtpaire of every description eieraited f.t W. H. Tfco.nas r.ad Co.'a Celt Cycie Works, Mfskin- street. Cathays; cycles built to speciffaation; platers, enamellers; braners; guaranteed workmanship; mode- rate prices. eq79 Coventry crnr.Es Coventry cycles. 3i. 6d. PEIl WEEK. 53. 6<1. PElt WEEK. cyci.es FOR everybody GENTS or LADIES' 1902 MODELS, HIGHEST GRADE. FITTED WITH FREE WHEELS and PATENT Hnf or TYU.T-; BRAKES. DrNLOP- WEIjSH JJCENSED TYREF: </)mplete, with every latest imnmvement; APPLEBY'S half-inch pitch Chains; PLATFD SPOKES, and DUNLOP-WEI.3H ^'ESTWOOD HOLLOW Bins. METALLIC FINISH; Frame beautifully ETtairelled, alld R] bright parts hea^i'v PlsW on Cojroer; made of the )»"rt POSSIBLE MA TERIALS OBTAINABLE, and fitted wjth all aorecories of the befi manufacture, INFI.ATOR and TOOLS, all complete, for 3*- 6d. PER V, EEK for 12 MONTHS. Payments to be sent once ev-.ry month. V, EEK for 12 MONTHS. Payments to be sent once month. EVERY MACHINE FULLY GUARANTEED TWO YEARS. The M^Iiines aTe delivered on Payment of the firet monthly instalment, viz., 15s. 6d., CARRIAGE PAID TO YOER ADDRESS. DISTANCE NO OBJECT. THE MACHINES THEN BECOME YOUR OWN ABSOLUTE PROPERTY. NOT THE HIRE SYSTEM. NOT THE HIRE SYSTEM. NET CASH TRICE fe-I LAI)IES GENTS LIGHT or FULL ROADSTER or ROAD-RACER. £8 8s. each, all complete, WE ARE PREPARED TO SESD A NY MACHINE ON APPROVAL, and PAY CARRIAGE ROTH WAYS IF NOT APPROVED, im we have every confidence d these Machines giving entire satis- faction to EVERYONE. WRITE AT ONCE FOR FULL LIST and ALL PARTICULARS, which will be sent- POST FREE. NOTE THE ADDRESS:— THE COVENTRY SUPPLY CO., CEDMFORD-COURT, MARKET-STREET, MANCHESTER ,.oo?7 FOR sale, Gent's Safety Coventry; free wheel, rim brake. Silver-plated Wcstwood rims: 1902 model; little used: will take £8 8s. lowest; sent on approval. -H. Elstow, Alma Cottage, BrynnrawT. e700hl$ jfresfa Sele-ty Oct entry, trec-, buti ney 1 traie, silvef-pljrted Westwood rmo, genuine A. B. Velox tyres. 1902 guaiaiiteed; costiv machine; quite new; not soiled; sacrifice; £5 10& lowest; will send en approval; genuine bargain.—K. Gill, Waveney Villa, Besch-road, Weston-super-Mare. e515d FR Disposal, Gent's Safety Coventry, free wheel, .r rim brake, silver-plated Westwood rims, genuine A. B. Yelox tyres. 1902, guaranteed; costiv machine; quite new; rot soiled; sacrifice £5 10s. lowest; will send on approval; genuine bargain.—K. Gill, Waverley Villa, Be:Ich-r02.d. Weston-super-Mare. e828d FR sale, Cycle Accessories, Fittings, Tools, f;c.— On view at Messrs. Powell aad Co.'?. Cycle J:' On view at Messrs. Powell and Cycle Enamellers and Eloctro-platers, 1, Guildford-street, Cardiff. e270d C, LNT'S Cycle, grand IxirgBin, ^ost ag new. fitted with X coasting hub, fre" wtieel, back pedalling brake, and riii br-ike, silver-plated rims. Clincher tyres, mud- guards, gold lined: all aoewsories; Coventry machine; not soiled; sacrifice £6 approval.—W. James, 31, Oxford-street. We^ ton-super-Mare -504d LADi"S Imperial Rover; highest grade; 22-inch frame; new condition; Brooks' plated saddle; accessories; £ 6 IPs.—7, Kymm-ternwt?, Penarth. eT39b.12 LADY wishes to «»ll hsr Bearty n«w Safety, not ■oiled, with free wheel, back pedalling brake and front rim brake, plated rims, Clincher tyres, Mack enamelled, geld lined, costly high-class aachhia, with candle lamp, bell, all aocemories; £6 ibil; great sacrifice; will send on approval.—G. Ysacsley, Leacroft Farm, Work- near Weston-super-Mare. e7%d MOTOR-Oar; 3J> li.p watcr-cocicd engine; 3 speeds, electric ignition; seat* 3; good running order; cost £ 200; sacrifice £110; buying larger cor.—Err.eet E. Harris. 12, Cedar-road. Newport, Mon. e9626 REPAIRS if sent to Morris Bros., Cyeie and Motor REPAIRS if sent to Morris Bros., Cyeie and Motor Works. Pontypridd, wways givs sstiefaction. Over- haul, enamel, and re-plate for 25s- if sent at once. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' prices. el947 1902.-YOU want a new Cycle Don't buy nntil vuu have seen the 1902 Humberts. Beeston Humbers are acknowledged to oe the finest cycles tn the wor'.d. Homber OycJts, with free wheel, from £10 1()11. Special Standard free whe-i Hunibers. splendidly finished, £12 lZa. Inspection invited. Catalogues post free. Gradual payments if required. Eumber Motor Cycle* (rorn f-tq.—A E Norton 126, Queen-street. Cardiff AChoiea of Hign-grade Cycles—Singers, Triumphs, Raglans. Royal Eufie'ds, Humbcrs. Icspection Invited Catalogues free. Best bowse for Cyeie >ecea- sories, Free Wheels, Brakes. Tyres, Pedals, tc., tc your cid machine.—Norton, 126 Queen-street, Cardiff. e9650 UP-to-date Cycle; strong (gent's); £ 3.—Lynton Mews, Severn-road, Cardiff. s712hl3 HORSES. LIVE STonK, &c. "TXTANTED, smart Turn-out; complete; pony not V 0,'f,r 14 hands; under age.—Nolton Castle. Bridg- end. e741h!2 FB aa'e. bay Ponv; 12 hands; 5 years.—Taylor. 27, West Bute-street. Cardiff. e745hl2 r JEWELLERY FOR SALE. UNREDEEMED, 3 Gent's 10ct. Gold English Levera; U f.rst-ciass makers; good as new, pnces. £9. £ 13-—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker. Carolizie-st.. Cardiff, e UNREDEEMED. 4 Ladies' Solid Goid Watches, good as new: long warranties; prices, 25s.. 40b., 50s., 63s-—Sol. Phillips, Pawnoroker, Caroline-street, Cardiff. XTNREDEFMED, 4 Diamond PJn-^s, 18ct. mounts, r&re Li bar;rains; prices, -Os., 651' 955.-801. Phillips, f- P iwnhrolrer. Caroiina-gtr^t. Cardiff. .lTl\J:tED.EE1.iED. 3 Gent's Solid Gold Alberts, Govera- V_ ment stamped; good as new: prices, 5js.. 6Es.. 80s. —-fcoL Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street. Cardiff. UNREDEEMED, 2 Ladies' lone Gold G iards: extra hen y: good as Dew; pr'ccs, 50s.. 30s.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker (established lSSO). Carclim-street, Cardiff. rrNREDEEMED, 13 Gent's Silver English Lever rrNREDEEMED, 13 Gent's Silver English Lever Watchrs: best makers: good as new; long war- rar.ties; 30s. each; worth double.—Sad. Phillips, Pawn- broser. Caroline-street. US litDEEMED, 12 Ladies' Silver V .itches; pretty designs; goo-j as new; lonv- warranties; 10s. each. | —Sol. Phillips. Pawnbroker, Caroline-street. [ I [NREDEEVED. real Diar-ocd and Rub3" Eann-le; j, VJ fry pretty; price, 55s—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-str-et. TyNREDEL^TED, 18ct. Gold Albert; good as new; \J Go-emment stamped; "»ry heavy; £ 8.—Sol. .Phillips. Pawnbroker. Caroline-street. Cardiff. UNREDEEMED, fme siiigle stone Diamond Ring; £ 20; bargain; vs.,up guaranteed.—Sol. Phillips, P2wnl¡mkPf (established 1850>. lact. Goio English Lever; mak«— ,1 Thomas Pussell and Sons. Liverpwl: 25 years' war- *mty; price, £ 12 10s.; worih double.—Sol. Phillips. Jeweller, Cs.roline-st.reet.. Cardiff. Lever, I 1." chroncmefer balance; 25 warranty; maker, TJiomas Russal and Sons, Liverpool.—Sol. Phillips, Je v-ellcr. Caroline-street, (tari ff. Gold Guard; pretty design 2nd i!M iit-cn?; £ 5 10s.—So. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline- street. Cardiff. _1' .TË\V;:Órlin" Rings, 22ct. gold, lowest prices ia Cardiff; handsome presents given.—Sol. Phillips, Jiwellcr, CaroUne-street, Cardiff. EW.-Lagu.g(!meut Rings, b-c-i, with di-&monds, and NEW.—Engagement Rings, sei with diamonds aad oilier ¡JrecioU5 etonof; rare bargaina.—Sol. Phillips, Jf seller, Caroline-etreet, Cardiff. Vj^BW.—Silver Plate aDd Cutlery large assortment; X\ best value in Cardiff.—Sol. Phillips, Silversmith, Car filine-strect. Nfew.—Gent's Silver English Lever, Thomas Russell and Sons; 25 years' warranty; price, £ 3; worth, £ 5 is.—Sol. Phillips, Jeweller. Caroline-street. Cardiff. TVJ pw.—Ladv'3 real Diamond ;:nd 3aby Bracelet, hue i_ x ?tones. £ 4 13s.; bargain.—Sol. Phillips, Jeweller, Caro Une-sireet, Cardiff. —Lady's Goid Watch and Gold Albert, 65s.: •-alue and qua'ity guaranteed.—Sol. l'hiilips, Jeweller, Caroline-street. Jeweller, Caroline-street. ate t V.-S. eeper Rings, Signet Ring?; cheapest in Car- i_N 4iff,—So. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street. e9S65 PH^L Phillips, Pawnbroker and Jeweller, 24, St. .liary-strcet, Cardiff. Specials for this week:— ALTERATIONS Completed.—Lock-up three, bottle liqueur Stand, with glares and drawers, in oak fnroc, for 65s. A LTIERATIONS Completed.—Fine pair handsome Wses (JapsV a bargain, for 60s.; others froiu 5s. i Lil'J2RA.TXON6 Completed.—Handsome present— xV Goat's Shaving and Dressing Case, 25s.; in leather. ALTltiiATlONS Completed.—Set. liall-markea Alberts, in single and double, 45s., 52s. 6d-, 55s., 65s.—At Irhil PI i llips". LTI jSATIONS CompIeted7—9ct—GoTdpH'atch, lever A (s; i'P watch), unredeemed, equal to new, 42s.; warrzntiM 5 years. ALT] tJ&ATTCNS Completed.—Fine Stone Diamond Rihrs. 45s.. 558- 70s., 80s.; all in 18ct. ALTERATIONS Completed.—9ct. long Guards, in diff ta ent patterns, 35s.. 42s., 55s.. 65?. ALTE (RATIONS Completed.—Sliver English Levers, cap J*1 and jewelled, warranted 5 years, 21s., 30a., 3."s. 6d. ALTE1\ ATIONS Completed—Very fine carved wood Musjial Clocks, 15s. 6d., 21s., 30s., 37s. 6d.—At Phil Phil] lips'. A I>TB$t5^0KS™^DeiBpleted.—Sterling Sifvtr, hs.nd- XX swiu ï present, in leather case—i>ajr of Salts, Mus- tard, and iSpooas, 42s. LTER*TIONS Completed.—Private room for Ad- -XAiK2Ti% JMoney W» Sii kinds of iewcUe-y. deed?, snares, Atj.; £ 100 at 6s. 8d. tBtoraM -per month.—Phil Phillips, St. Mary-street. 4 I TEllLt: lIONS Coitpirlod.—Ladies' Engagement j\_ Rings in diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, in latest dasigj|i9. LTERAJi'IONS Completed.—A large assortment of A SterliiRT Silver GOOM. See our prices. ALTERA"! ION8 Completed.—A large assortment of Bazaar Clocks, Electro-platod Goods, Knives and Forks. See tour prices. ALTERA'jfirONS Completed.—For all kinds of Jewel- lery caii and see our prices before purchasing else- where.—24, fcV- Mary-street, Cardiff. e9979 COAL FOR SALE. COAL! Cai Coal!—Go to the Bute Coal Com- pany foil splendid quality at seasonable prices; special line, 4la. per ton cash; try it and judge for yourselves S«* id post-card to the Bute Coal Company, 3, Kewport-roa< Cardiff. e749d COALS.-Fffci dsm, 24a.; Genutno International, 23s. 6d.; Selectod, 21s.; Special Large, 20s.; Ocean Nuts, 2051.; Range Nuts, 19s. per ton delivered; no sgents.—-Sen|. direct to West Cod House OoaJ Mer- chants, Canton,. Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 01024. e4124 COAL, Coal, "Coal!—Get youi Coals direct from the collieries. &|ud for price list to Moms and Lead- Colliery and Agents. 2&. Fittalan- road. Ciwdiff. N'jit. TeL: Cardiff, 1.G26: Newport, 27" 90-lit i.S°3:: Post Office, Newport, EM. e9652 JA. Straw: 1 m. Coal Merchant, dive-chambers, • Windsor-pla Queen-street, Cardiff—Best Honse at current inise. Nat. Tel., 0896. e779d PARK Coal O i Salisbur>-road. Cardiff.—Agents for Nortn's Ret* Ash Coals. Nat. Telephone, 599. e400d TRY the Card:47 House and Steam Coa! Company (Limited) tot"- splendid House Coals; from own colliery in tie Lfctftvi Valley; priccs moderate; delivery prompt. A. MAUIUCE BAttEY. Secretary, e9672 24. Dute-street, Cardiff. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &cT CARRIAGE W, air-, Morrau-street, Poutypjidd. for] new and seco: sd-taand Traps and Carts. e969d FOR sale, new Victoria; painted green; fiDe lined; middle chromB; preen Morococ and cloth; extra light, and highly iinisKed. Surrey Carts; suit 15 hand; a;*o to suit J2 to 13 hands. Four-wheel Dog- cart, walnut body >—Lew», Carriage Builder, Clare-1 street. Cardiff e9843 "VfEW Break, 12; Another, seat 10; Wagon- i_\ ette. seat 9; ijjasbioos, (amps, poie, bars; com- plete.—Ptnmmer. Ca/n.-iage Bui'deT Newport. e965e30 GOOD second-has 9 Landau, Broughams, and Victo- rias also Omi tBws and Two-wheels of all deserfp- tfons.—Jchn Fuller and Company, Coachbuilders, St. George's-road, BristL|» e9615 DENTISTRY. A LL work done by thoroughly experienced dentists. J\. Every case guaranteed. eB982 COMPLETE Sets, one guinea, single tooth, 2s. 6d. Consultations free. eSS62 nORALITE Sets, 2 guineas: single tooth, be.. Qi'.tUi- £ ed dentists in attendance. e9962 PAINLESS Gas Extractions, by Ethol Ch'iorde. z". 6q. e?9G2 PENARTH, Barn- Dock, Aberdarc, Pontypool. An 1- pavenny attended e9962 fTTBETH.—Morgan, Dentists (Ltd.), 36, Queen-street, 1 Cardiff. Set from £ 1 Is. e3S62 TEETH.—Morgan, Dentists (Ltd.), SC. Hiiro-street, Newport. Painless extraction bv gas, 6s. eS362 TEETH —Fares allowed to country patients co ing to Cardiff 01 Newt'Ort. «99S2 MEDICAL REMEDIES. ARTIFICIAi I.-egs, Hf'ids, Eyes, Trusses, Lc« Ircns, Cratches, belts, Cniidren's Rubber Trusses. Eiastic Stockings. &c.: repairs Or recovering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue fretL—Note oniy addresses. Al 'E Pearce, 7 Charies-f treet. Cardiff, and B'oadniead, Bristol. -'AALs,IJ,Pnx Iniiucnza niay be o!- SiLALL-Pns and Iniiuenza may be warded off or k ;m atiaci. m 12, by Kernick's V<*<retable Pi.'ls. ri'HK a)icio!>es -f suiai.-pcx atci lnftuenztt are reu- JL dered baiailess by the. invaluable properties of Kera'ck's V'ejetabie Piiis. Try them. and fe. 9d. per box, of all chemists and stores. SPRING will prove iesp tn :1;1; to most cottstiroricas by an oc-casiopal dr)s.. of Kerriick's Vegetable Pills These don't want advertising—they aaverrise thern- ReIH.1!. and Sd per box, of ail chtmiets and sr,orœ. QAFK Medicine for Worms in r-JJiÚj;n.-K;r;¡¡}¡"5 O Vegetabe Worm Lcienges; 7W- and 13jd. per box. of all chemists, stores, &c. HERCUl.OITiS Katwc's Medicine for Bruin Fag and Nervous Exhaustion or Debility; rut] (<1lT! 2s d. 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PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. THE woraAN OF MYSTERY. By GEORGE OHNET, Author of "The Ironmaster," "Serge Panine," &G. [COPYRIGHT.] I PART I. SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS. Cbaru-r I ( hsch comraeaoed in the "Even- ing Rxpreas" on May 3) opens with the discovery of a tragacly at the house of General de Tremont, a man with a dis- tixt^aished carear. who in later life dabbled in chemical experiment. Inquiry appears to Bbotv that the general was murdered in the grounds of his horse, which was after- wards wrecked by tin explosion. Suspicion faUs it worn iti who Tiaiied the. g-en-eral late op the evening before and a man named HfiUS. whofc ar.*jo v.as fotnid in the ruins. Chapter j I. ininxlwes the reader to Baradier and Graff, and the story of the etormy days of 1870-1, when their friendship with General Tremont began. CHAPTER II. (oontinued). Thus, after two years spent by .Mademoi- selle Graff in one of the best boarding schools in Nancy, Elias, one fine morninsr, found bimeelf in front of her in the garden, whilst waiting for Antoine. He was stupe- fied and completely dazzled. The ohild had become a young lady, tall and graceful, with (htrk c-yes, light hair, ami brilliant com- plexion. lie dared not speak to her, and could only bow ae she parsed. On return- ing home he mentioned the incident to his father, and. with a wealth of biblical com- parison, he depicted the maiden. like Re- becca appearing to Jacob. lie left 'his father in no doubt that he was passionately in love, and that if. as the sliepherd had served La.ban. he should have to serve GTatT. be would submit to it for love of the fair Elise. Old Mbsaa remarked that, being a. Jew. and the Graffs being Christiana, tbeœ wAs no chance of being: aorerpted by them, with- out prejudice to the grievanoee they had manifested against him even since the war. Elias replied that he oould abjure his religion, and by his conversion give great prestige to the Cfetholic faith, that he had earned sufficient money, and that a yotmg fellow of 22 years of agv. who would place 430,000f. on the table when the oontraict wae signed wae not a suitor to be thrown over so easily. Moeea warned hie eon that he was entering upon a perilous negotiation. He did m*t dissuade him from changing his religion. if he found any advantage in each a oouree, but be warned him that, whether M Chris- tian cr Jew, he would not obtain the hand of Mademoiselle Graff, and that be would gain nothing but the shame of his aposbacy. Eliaa. however, had a will of iroai; he astonished the archbishop by his deter- ruination, conciliated him by his piety and generosity, and. with remarkable skill, I brought over to bi6 interests all the high Catholic powers. At a time when Gorman pietism was struggling in the conquered provinces, with a. clergy of purely Protestant tendencies, the conversion of Blias wa-s a poji- tical event. Had Elias not been ao well known he might have become popular. All the same, he met a. thorough refusal a.t the hands of the Graff family, and. as though to intensify the insult offered to him. before six months the beautiful Elise ttarried the former ser- geant, Bajradier. At the same tiiae. a. rumour «proft4 abroad that the CtatAi leaving the town. Antoine followed his step-brother I to Paris, and entered with him into the bank- ing establishment of Baradier senior. It wae too much for Elias. He lost his sleep, and one day. after meeting the Graffs. who were being escorted to the station by all their friends, he returned home, and was taken suddenly ill* Old Moeea, terrified, put his son to bed, summoned the doctor, and learnt that the new convert was at the point of death. A fmrious delirium bad taken pos- session of him; during its course he nego- tiated fabulous bargains with imaginary buyers and sellers. A semblance of reason returned only when he poured forth floods of insults and threats against the Baradiers and the Graffs, whilst hie father calmed him by Baying: "Yes. Eliaa. yo» ffhaal have your revenge I on these. rascals! You shall ruin them! Yoa shall crush them under your beel!" Then a. happy omile came over the patient's I iipt; he slept a few hours. and awoke feeling much better. One may affirm that it was Ui6 intensity of his hatred t-hat I bept him from dying. Plans of revenge haunted bifl fevered brain, and when the doctor, in astonishment, declared that the young man wae convalescent, the first words Elias uttered were: "All the bettes-! Had I died, tbe Baradiers and Graffs would have been too glad!" To tell the truth, the latter paid not the slightest heed to the feelings of rancour they had so violently aroused. They had assumed the direction of the firm, had extended the business. and founded additional woollen fac- tories. Marcel Baradier and his sister Amelie I were born. Oontpiettt bairmony seemed to exist in this happy family when Elias Lich- tenbach, his father ha.ving died, came to estab- lish ljimaelf in Paris. A singular metamorphosis had been wrought in him. The first time Baradier and his rival met at the Bourse the banker did not recog- nise Lichtenbsfccb. He aa-w before him a thin, stooping man. almost bald, with cold. passion- less eyes, hidden behind gold spectacles. His very voice had changed. M. Lichtenbach spoke little, said only what wae absolutely essential, and remained impassive before the most im- pcrtant aewa, A contraction of tbe jwvre »k*e betrayed his emotion, giving to his counte- nance a character of singular ferocity. Lichtenbaoh'a connection with the firm of Baradier and Graff was full of meaning. He caused them to lose 300,0Q0f. in a single morn- ing on a contract for wool, concluded at the Bourse of Troyes. Elias sold wool from Hun- gary at so low a rata that Baradier a.nd Graff, who had speculated on a rise, were obliged to sell out rapidly to limit their risks. It was thi first clear flash from the clond. Hence- forward an enemy, always on the watch, wae ever ready to strike the Baradier firm in Us most vulnerable part. Liohtenbacb's evil intentions, though concealed, were none the less oesrtain. When attacked they ingeniously defended themselves, took needful precautions, and trusted nothing to hazard. Lichtenbach was very powerful and dangerous. Left a. widower, with OIro daughter, whom he had sent to the Sacre-Coeur. there to be brought np according to the principles of the most rigid devotion. Elias was a. type ot the renegade who had become more Christian than the Pope himself. Still, if LjclJi!lh:¡oh wr>s drtsaded, he was received everywhere, and his influence in society was as secret as it was BUre. He ren- dered priceless help to ruined families. Instead of aiming his financial batteries against the established Government, he divided his attempts, placed his hands on aJI the syndicates of Europe, and by means of the capital he collected caused diverse specu- lations not only to benefit himself, but all his friends in addition. The simplicity of his life was extreme. Be lived in a gloomy mansion in the Rue Barbet- de-Jouy, attended by servants from Lorraine, who spoke German better than French. He never received visitors, whilst a game of whiet Beemed to form his only distraction. It was at his office, right in front of the Bourse, that he received his clients. Although oniy 43 years of age. he seemed to have lost all inte- rest in the fair sex. as though all women were an object of terror for bim. The little Duchess de Bern ay, who, thanks to speculations con- ducted by Elias, had been able to pay her debts, one day said to her friend, the Mar- ohiouess de Premeur: "I moet and out what LWhtenbswfc really thinks After aHV the manner in which be I treats uh is almos (, humiliating." For some eveninfTs, in the presence of all her friends, she ;< tried with Elias. without succeeding in tha-iing him. Then suddenly I she ceased paying ixttention to him. To her companions' ironi^l questions she replied, evasively: "I have loet my tajae. It is no use." I Bat it was not-ioc that her style of living changed; thai sb: t spent kirre sums of I money, and that. -ajeccr-nng :,8 bhc ceased joking with the fi.^auc'er. she became more and more settled ift money matters. Elias, diatant and silent as ever, continued to speculate in the four corners of the ciobe, to advise the Prince, ;manage his journal, and prove to the firm of Baradier and Graff. as j well as to tb >9e in juny way connected with him. that the earn Uy he was nourishing- would be with him as long a« he 13t»ed. I CHAP fER 111. On rea-chiug the fine de Provence, the Minister of War descei tded from his brougham with fho. eagerness of a young man, crossed the court-yard, enter kI the offices, and, in loud tones, asked the o JEce-boy: "Is AL Baradier in?" The office-boy instint (tively stood at atten- tion, and replied: "Yes, G-eneral, I will a wuiounee you at once." The Minister with m tr\'oTis Ertepe strode to and fro in t-he ante-el jamber, behind whose windows the Havas dis patc.hes gave the cur- rent rates of all the 1 tstchangea of Europe. Suddenly a door opened, land a stout man with ruddy complexion enterc fd the room with out- ruddy complexion enterc fd the room with out- strefched arms: "Ah. it is you, GcneraJ\J M-bat trouble you have taken. Just step ii jto this room." The Minister entered, pnd as soon as the door was closed he exclaL jaed: "Ah! My poor friends! Tlow sad it ie!" "We cannot get over the tihock, Baradier and L" said Graff. rolling fo jjward an armcfaair, "but, take a seat. General^" "Who has told you the l jews?" "Baudoin. who was sleej ring here last night, and came in terrified this afternoon with the dismal tidings. What hi is happened down tJtere. Tlte whole cirenmett triod are ere < more serious than the disaster itself. Graff and I have been questioning and discussipg with one another, without succeeding in settling the frightful problem." "If only Marcel were here!" moaned TInote GratT, "he would enlighten us. He is so well acquainted with Tremont's life and habits, his weaknssses." "His weaknesses?" asked the Minister. "A woman? Is that what yon mean?" "Yes, General." "You are taking the paltry side of the metier." said the old soldier. firmly. "It is no question of a mere passade. The affair. before us is far more than a paltry intrigue. The woman, yee, indeed, Rhe has had a role to pi ay. Bnt she has only been the agent, per- haps unwittingly, of an attempt, carefully thonght-out and boldly executed." "With what object?" asked Baradier. "Tell me everything. General; let, us communicate our suspicions to one another, in an attempt to throw light on the affair.' LAh! It is evident tiiat the object of the attack was the discoveries made by Tremont. In this abominable plot, which facts ended in the murder of a man we IcivM, a •-rroarkfvbltt savant. I pee-but. do not let this go beyond ths three of us here present—the hand of the foreigner." There was a moment's silence. Baradier and Graff looked at one another, uneasily, and as though undecided. But the impetuous Bara- dier could not long keep to himself the idea, working in his brain. "We, tc-o. General, seem to recognise in the blow which has fallen on our friend some hate- ful intention against him and againet our- selves at once." "Baradier." fhtervened Graff, yoa are going too fast and too far! How can you rislv such a charge on suppositions aJone?" i "Ah! You still hesitate!" exclaimed Bara- j dior. "Yoa are still bound down by scruples 1 The deuce! I feel there a.re treason and infamy in all this! I—Let me continue! I would j swear that Lichtenbach is at the bottom of it ¡ aJl i "You have no right to speak in that way!- I ecrclaimed Graff, rising to his feet and quiver- ing with emotion. "How can you insinuate I that mala against whom nothing can be I said from either a professional or a moral point of view is a party to a crime simply because he is our epemy? It is abominablet We must give some oiace to justioe!" Baradier, boiling over with excitement, roee in his turn, and began to walk to and fro. speaking in snatches: "For the last two hourB, General. we have been disputing in this way. Graft and myself. and the only reply he can give me is that. I am not just! As though that were a matter of concern when an imperious instinct cries ont to you; there is the culprit. He is not, seen; he is well masked, cunningly concealed, and avpear- in nothing. Probably, be will not be found out. but it ir he all the same who has done the deed. because it was to his interest and hatred ccrrbtned to do it! No' With hit justice, humanity, and philanthropy, you can have no idea how stupid Graff is at times!" In spite of the gravity of the situation, the thrf-e friends barst into a loud laugh, and Graff, bending forward his great body. ex- clrimedt •"Thanks!" The Minister then intervened to give a little or'! Fr to tie debate: "Come. Baradier, explain you-ee^f. As your brother-in-law says, vague presentiments are not sufficient to establish an accusation. Pr?- s-ioipiioiis lead to invest l gat ions, r.nd ifgniit results from information obtained, then, one may proceed. Bestdes, I will observe t.ü you th.-u, the authorities baT!- been notified, an Exarnmtitkvn Las been commenced, and if you have proofs to furnjsh-" interrumie4 Baradier. "'To yoa I have been telling my inmost thoughts; to an examining macrietrafe, I wouid not ra- peat what I have just eaid." "Ab!" triumphed Graff, "What did IteR you ?" "For me to quit my reserve, trncb discoveries ought to be brought to light that the prooîs- moral as they are-upon which I lean, should have material ooincidences. But do not think I am retreating. I will make inquiries, and it I flnd-" "You will not find anything. If your sus- picions are true, we have to deal with those who are stronger than ourselves." "We shall see about that!" The General intervened again: "Is this Licbtenbacb of whom yon speak the great merchant-prince who is allied with the clerico-royalist party?" "Yes. the same man." "And you imagine him capable of a crime-?** "I believe he is capable of anything." "Doubtless you know that be is very inflveis tial with the Ministry and obtains whatever he wishes." "He is very powerfal everywhere, his RTM% stretch in all directions." (TO BE OOMIMUKD OF )fONJ)m