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FUENTTUEE FOR QUAUTY FUENOTTEE THAT WILL WEAR FUR191TUBE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FUEJUTUBE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS FUENITUEE THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COUNTRY FURNITURE SOLD RETAIL AT WHOLESALE PRICES < TO GET ALL THIS GO TO THE 'J ATLAS FURNISHING CO., j HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF.

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AUGUSTINE J. STONE, (Late STON"E BEOS ), WTNEBAL yumqwHIEUk PCHERAIj DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to All Orolers.. Vat. Td.: CaoKff, No. 104; Baary Docika, ST.. Post OAce T6I, NR. 612, Cardiff, Tdognma: STOW IS BROS., CaediC. 8TOSB BROS., Barry Dock*. 5» WORKIN, (jAIWmr Aa,d *?EL, BM?TM?BOAD, BARKY POCK8, J. MARSH & CO.. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ST. MARY-STREET, And 3, FRMERICK-STREET. Price List on Application. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. fJTHEATKE ROYAL, CARDIFF. Lewee and Manager ..Mr. ROBERT REDFORD. TO-DAY, at 2 and 7.30, LAST TWO PERFORMANCES. THE MUSICAL PLAY, fj £ fjOUNTRT QIBL. Now Playing: to crowded Houses at Daly's Theatre, London. Next Week: FEBRUARY mh. 27th, and 28th. THREE NIGHTS ONLY, JMTR. AND MI-LS. KENDAIJ. AND THEIR COMPANY. Box Office at Theatre, Ten to Five. Nat. Tel. 362. 3,16161 THEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFlf. THURSDAY, FEB. 26. THREE NIGHTS ONLY. MR. AND MRS. KENDAL AND THEIR COMPANY. Thursday, Feb. 26.STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. Fnday, Feb. 27.THE ELDER MISS BLOSSOM. Saturday, Feb. 28, for the First Time in Cardiff, a New Play in Three Acts, entitled "MRS. HAMILTON'S SILENCE." adapted from the Oerman of Felix Philippi, by Jane Wilson. To pelade with HOW TO MAKE HOME ?PPY— Priem: -Reserved Seat: Dress Oircle, 58.; Orchestra Stalls, 48. Seats may now be booked. a!6197 THEATRE JJOYAL, £ JARDIFF. The Cardiff Amateur Operatio Society Second Annual Performances MONDAY, TUESDAY. and WEDNESDAY, February 23. 24, and 25, 1903. GILBERT alld SULLIVAN'S OPERAS. By Permission of Mrs. D'Oyly Carte, "IOLANTHE," Preceded Each Evening at 7.30 by TRIAL BY JURY." Fun ()b*-s and Augmented Orchestra. Pro- edl In a?d of the ational Society for the 'p reyeu Cmelty to Children. Box O&ce at Theatre. Ordinary Prices. &16162 R A 9-D T HEATRE. G I*sfte &Manager, Edward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, AT 7.30, LAST NIGHT OF rA aJiAD ICHARACTER, With Magnificent Scenery and Effects. rTices from 6d. to 15s. Time as usual. Box Offfte at Messrs. Thompson and Sbactell's, 24, Queen-street. Mest Week: THE FRENCH SPY. 84PJ8 PARE:-HALL, CARDIFF.I SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1903, THREE CONCERTS will be Given by the Celebrated 3LACK DIKE BAND (Winner of the IMO-Guinea Challenge Trophy At the Orntal Palace, 1902, and innumerable other Prizes), assisted by ,r GEBraTJDE WEDLAKE (Cardiff), Soprano; Mr. HAROLD GREEN (Cardiff), Tenor; and Miss GWEN THOMAS (Cardiff), Pianist. Protrramme win be completely Changed for Each Concert. PoPular Pri*M:-S-a'tnrday Afternoon at 3, wW EvORiDg at 8: Balcony (reserved and nnm- beped), 2s.; body of Hall, front seats is.; admimion 6d. Sunday Evening at 8.15: Bal- cooy. l&; admiMion 6d. Doors open 45 =?tes before Concerts commence. Plan of Hall may be seen and seats booked a.t Messrs. R. J. Heath, and Sons, Music Ware- house, 76, Queen-street, Cardiff. Particular* from Secretary, 9, North-mad. Cardiff. al6050 Tig not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it.Addiwn. THE CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSW ALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. The Girl Audiences fall over head and ears in love with— JtAPPY FANNY FIELDS, The Verry, Laughing, Delightful Little Ameri- can-Dutch Girl who Talks, Singe, and Dances everybody into good humour. ENO, Mimic. The Reflex of many" Stars." THE GREAT SANDOR TRIO of HERCULEAN GYMNASTS. Men of Grand Physique. Patterns for Athletes. 6 ARGENTINE IDOLS, Charming Ladies in Singing and Dancing. COLLINS TRIO, Ineluding Mias RACHEL LOWE (late of the .Belle of New York" Co.), in their Latest ItuBical Comedietta, entitled A PRIVATE SEANCE." ALEXANDRA DAGMAR, Premier Burlesque Artiste. PETRAM'S MARVELLOUS FANTOCHES! A Marionette Circus in Miniature. The Most Unique and Cleverly-contrived Exhibition of its kind in the World. NED GRAYDON, Musical Entertainer. LOCKHART'S FOUR COMICAL AND WONDERFUL ELEPHANTS. An Entertainment in Themselves. Jtieyeles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early one eeu ° clock and 9; late one between 9 o cl, ock and 11. Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. SMcBdayt to a.m. to 3 p.m. L18863 Plan of Grand Circle. No Bookin Fees. NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, 7" CHARLES-STREET. M,anaging Director .OSW ALD STOLL. T TO-NIGHT! Bella and Bijou, Duettists. The Theresa Duo. The Three Sensational Sisters Kloo. Frank Seeley, Comic Singer. Cruik- ???t,r.?? Clayton Twins and Misses Wood shankW. illis. Alfred Hurley, VocaUst. The Famous KelIinos, in their Grand Specialty Act, VENETIA. L18864 CARDIFF'S PREMIER LAUNDRY. LADIES, have you seen the Premises and Processes at the ROATH SANITARY STEAM L AUNDRY, MABLBOROUGH-ROAD, ROATH PARK? 1J not, please call (Take electric tram to Wellfield-road). LAUNDERING UNDER MODERN AND SANITARY CONDITIONS. Superior Work. Private Family Trade. Regular Collections. Accurate Returns. Vans to all parts of Cardiff and Penarth Daily. Environs within a radius of Ten Miles Twice Weekly. Send Postcard .for Full Par- ticulars. E10683 GENTLEMEN, It will pay you to TRY a pair of our SPECIAL 10/6 BOOTS. SQUIRE'S «1B57 BOOT STORES, 14, WOOD-STREET, xad at 58, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. t- SALES BY AUCTION. ON TUESDAY NEXT. MESSRS. GOTTWALTZ and PERRY will SELL by AUCTION, at Roath Market, on TUESDAY NEXT, 24th February, 1903, at 11.30 p.m., 10 PRIME FAT STEERS, From Mr. Thomas, Michaelston-le-Pit, and others. Further Entries are Solicited. al6190 JHUECH-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1903. IFYTR. A. SETCHFIEI,D will SELL by AUCTION, at his Rooms, at above date, absolutely Without Reserve, a Large Quantity of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Other Miscellaneous Effects, comprising several suites, overmantels, 2 pianos, cabinet, sideboard, bedsteads, Ac. Sale at Two o'clock. 3331p23 CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS. CARDIFF MR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by -LTA AUCTION, on THURSDAY NEXT. Feb- ruary 26, 1903, a Large Quantity of Superior ruary 26, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE And Other Miscellaneous Effects, Removed from various residences for Absolute Sale. Commence Two p.m. sharp. 3492p26 TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. ^TIENDERS are Invited for Deepenmg and Walling & 15ft. diam. Winding Shaft, about 100 yards. For Particulars apply to the Naval Colliery Company (1897), Limited, Penygraig. ell090 PUBLICATIONS. Am USING AND INSTRUCTIVE EPISTLES FROM WILLIAM BANTER, THE MODERN-DAY PHILOSOPHER, APPEAR EVERY WEEK IN THE "WEEKLY DISPATCH." ell049 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. TLfESSRS. S. H. BROOKS and CO., Auctioneers, Valuers, House. Estate, and Commission Agents, Hotel Brokers and Fire Loss Assessors, Brokers and Diamond Merchants, 95, ST. MARY-STREET, and. 37, WWRGATF,- STREET, CARDIFF. Telegrams: Brooks. Auctioneer, Cardiff." Nat. Tel. No. 1281. Bankers: Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Have Several Houses for Sale and to Let. Rent. Collscted upon Reasonable Terms. Valuations-of every description made in Town or Country. Sales Conducted on Reasonable Terms. Sales by Auction of High-c)-ass House- hold Furniture, Ac,, &c., Mondays and Thurs- days at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., at the Coronation Auction Mart. 37, WeAgate-street (opposite General Post-office). Entrance also 95, St. Mary-street. All Goods on View Daily. al0582 -Kl A I SH'S I rpHE ROYAL STORES 17, THE HAYES, FOR PURE SWEETS & CHOCOLATE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHOPS SUPPLIED. 7 Ahreet-ma-king Every Saturday Evening, 7 to 10. Free Admission. el0095 Kernick's Vegetable Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES I Kernick's Vegetable Pills ARE VERY SMALL!; Kernick's Vegetable < Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES! These pills are easy to swallow. being very small, and are a proved remedy for HEADACHES, LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLES, DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, and all kindred com- plaints, also Rheumatism and Tie. Taken in time they will break up a Cold, prevent Influenza or ba Grippe .check Fever, regulate the functions rf the body, and Care Sick Headaches. Of all Chemists, Ac., in I&A. & 2/9 boxes, jr direct from KERNICK & SON (Limited), DRUGGISTS. 85, BRIDGE-STREET, CARDIFF. BEECHAM'S PILLS OUBl: BILIOUS AND NBBVOTT8 DISOBDSBS, CONSTIPATION, SICK HEADACHE, INMOBSTIMT, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. B E B C ]Ei A -X'S PILLS BEHOVE WIND and PAIN8 fit the STOMACH, AfiOOEE SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVRBS, UNSVBE PROPER ASSIMILATION of FOOD, STKBKGTHEN the STOMACH. gEECEAM'S. pILLS MAKB you LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, and KEEP WELL. REMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES an the SKIN. I,AY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOTTNG. ]EIEECH A M'S P I IL L 8 PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY, ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, in their action. REMOVE the result of OVEB-INDULGENC*. CUBE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. B B E C H A M'S pILLS Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FSMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM. BEECHAM'S PILLS have stood the test of ever 50 yean without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. B E F, C H A M'S pILLS. MONEY TO LEND. rf\HE CHARING-CROSSBANK? X Established 1870. U9 & 120, Bithepts?tte-st. Within E.C., and "> 28, Bedfcrd-street, Charin? COiS; W.C.. ) LeMe)t. Assets .512,475 0 < Liabili ti es t2Og,475 0 0 I Capital and ReMrre E303,000 0 0 LOANS of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a few hours' 1 notice, In town or country, male., female, on mortgage of furniture, farm and trade ateek, plant, crops, tc., witliont removii, and to assist persons into business. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. Dis- tance no abject. Easy payments. Special facilities to all requiring banking accounts. Depoeits of £10 and upwards received as under- 5 p.c. per an., subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal. 6 p.c. per an., subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal. 7 p.c. per an., subject to 12 months* notice of withdrawal. Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid qnar- ferly. Write or call for prospectus.. The Terminal Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent., and are a safe investment. A. WILLIAMS. H. J. TALL, Joint Managers. CASH Advances on Approved Note of Hand, in town or country, quickly and Œ4"p. Re-payment scale includes principal and interest, ^td may be arranged to suit borrower. JC5 re-payable 5/- weekly or lzl- monthly. 910 5/- -„ or 20/- £15 „ 7/6 „ or 30/- £ 20 „ 10/- or 40/- £ 30 to L500 on Special Terms. Apply-no Swansea Finance Co. (Limited), 12, Taff-embankment, Penarth-roaid, Cardiff, and 16, Goat-street, Swansea. e4831p20 r-MB FROld £ 20 to £ 3,000 ADVANCED AT o SHORT NOTICE On Approved Note of Hand,. Personal, or Other Securities. Charges arranged before Transactions are Completed. Mortgages on Property Effected at Current Bates of Interest. Tourists' and Season Tickets Purchased and Arranged for Clients on the Payment Principle. Money Advanced oil Second Mortgages. Apply 1. W. LLOYD, Manager. FIELDINGS (LTD.), HAYBS-BUILDINOS, THE HAYES, 8933 CARDIFF. THE old-established Provincial Union Bank con- fT?HE old?stabMshed Provincial Union Bank con- to £5,000, on note of hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Ecffly instalments. Special rates for short periods. Largest and most honourably conducted business in the Kingdom. Thousands of our regular customers have expressed their entire satisfaction in repeated transac- tions with us. A gentleman from bank will wait upon you at once with cash.—Call or write (in confidence) to Manager, Sfanley Dow-ding. 1, Queen-square, Bristol. el0094 S-OM a- £ JOO and upwards Advanced on kWAwAge; ?OM?oF?.'CO aud upwardt AdTimesd CM Moftgra?e7 lars of 'tVuikiita and (Aippei-, Mortgage Brokers. Abar- £ »ve>nny. ttMez PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS" at the following rates:- ONC*. 'I'HItER six ONC! TINTS. TIMES. S. D. S. D. 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. 0 7 12 19 EiLch extra 7 '1 0 -;7 words ? 0 ° COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in tho WESTERN MAIL" and EVENING EXPRESS" WORDS. Owes. TITRUIC SIX TIMES. TIMES. S. D. S. D. R. D. 12 0r lws 0 8 14 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 a 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 4 0 Each extra 7 0 .4 0 8 < 10? Each extra. 7 0 4 0 8 1 0 words In all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. SCHOLASTIC. SPANISH.-Students rapidly prepared by native Spe- clialist.-T. A. Blogg and Co., Cardiff School of Commerce, 44, Charles-street. elUp26 WANTED, infants' certificated Mistress for iTlan- W debie National School.-Apply, stating salary, Vicar, Llandebie. e95p21 SHORTHAND, Bookkeeping, Mathematics, Penman- k3 ship, Languages, Typewriting, Ac.; individual InDt-ctiOU.-C-rdiff School of Commerce, removed to larger premises, 44, Charles-street. Prospectus, T. A. Blogg and 0:1. el2p21 LOST AND FOUND. IF J. D. does not claim parcel in a d.Lym from 19, Ply- J. mouth-road, Barry Island, it will be sold for expenses. eSTpSI PREVENTION is better than cure. Yon will not lose JL your keys if you wear a Key Chain, price Ie.- Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. e7896d HOUSEKEEPERS, &c. AS Working Housekeeper to gentleman or lady, by eideriy, good plain cook; 3 years' reference.-C 21, Evening Express, Cardiff. el09p23 DIM' Year Book and Housekeeper's Diary for JU( 1903; a systematic method *< keeping household acoojints; pricc, Is. Sd.—Stationery Department, Wu- torn Mail. Cardiff. eSS60 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED immediately, good Housemaid.—Apply w Miss Jones, Westernmoor, Neath. ell4p26 WANTED, experienced Cook-General; family of 2.— w 15, Victoria-road, Penarth. elo2p26 GOOD General; plain cooking; small family.-W??ite- Giteld, 5, Howard-gardens, Kewport-road, Cardiff. elo3p26 EXPERIENCED Cook Mtks situation where kitchen- Emaid kept; aged 45; wages, ?36 to "Mrs. Coombe, Hardwick Registry, Chepstow. ei06p20 WANTED at once, General Servant for housemaid's W work.-Mrs. oomèr, Penpont, Clydach. eipzi WANTED, a General Servant; aged 18; no washing. W-15, Albert-road, Penarth. e98p25 WANTED, an experienced General Senrant.-Apply W to John Evans and Co., DrWrs, Poatypridd. e82p25 WANTED, Cook-General or General; 3 in family.— WAPPIY, after 6 p.m., 1M, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. e52p24 PARLOURMAID seeks SituaHm; tall; good refer- p ances; wage8, ?26-JE28.—BoMm, KUweadettge Park, Boncath R.S.O., South Wales. e94p25 WANTED, Cook-General and Housemaid-Waitren.- w State age, wages, Ac., to Berkeley, Uandrindod Wells. e87p25 WANTED, for near Cardiff, a superior Girl, to train v W all oook; housemaid kept; small family; quiet, easy place; fare paid.—Apply B 98, Eveilinjg Express, Cardiff. e83p21 GENERAL wanted in small family; good MtereD- Gx.quired.-4ppiy, e?niae? 7, D?B<?)tMet, Cathe- dral-noad, Cardiff. ONP20 WANTED, trustworthy Girl as Nurse; aged 20.—20, VV 0*t6eH-?reet, Cardiff. e514 lel_l__Lreet, Cardiff. e5l 4 ANTED, good General; fond of children; help w gi?en.—Morfis, 248, Newport-road, Cardiff. e50p24 WANTED, good General Servant for farmhouse; w goed-milker; small family; good wages.—Mrs. Powell, King's-hall, St. Bride's Major, Bridgend. e61p24 WANTED, a Girl to come to AmeTica to a C?r<M' W family; passage paid; wages, 10det. per BM?th; plain cook and laundress; best of reference*.—Write A. J. Nella, 66, Main-street, Montreal, Canada. e4977p20 HOUSS-Parlounn&id wanted at cnce.-State particu- JLJL laM MM. Pumll. OaMands, Penarth. e49?p21 MRS. Edwards ommen4o single-handed Houmnaid M where p&rt<MmnaM is kept; wagm, BH to L18.- Pwilywrach, Cowbridge, Glam. e4889p21 ALL ,bout COOkerY, by Mrs. ImbeRa BaeMx; & col- Alection of practical recipes; ?a. 94., pest-ftee.—St?- tionery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e8550 MRS. Beeton's Cookery Book, Is. 3d., post free- m "Iokery Department, Wevftm M?, Cardiff. I e9550 LAUNDRESSES. WANTED, by experienced lanndress?Family'? Wash- w ing; country—Chestnuts, Whitchurch-road. e5p21 LAUNDRY.-Wanted at once, good Ironers.-Windsor Laundry, 256, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. e57p24 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS ROGER'S Haulier.—Young Man wanted imme- Gdiatdy ?outdoors).-Apply D. Jones, Maerdy, Glam- ell2p26 MAN and wife, without encumbrance, seek Situation; JM, man to look after cattle, horses, or poultry; wife as laundress, general, or cook; live m.-Apply J. Blewctt, PofcW)ffioe, Aberfan, Merthyr Vale, Glam. e96p23 WANTED, by respectable woman, Offices to clean, W or take home Washing.-Address B 95, Evening Express. Cardiff. e81p21 ItINTEM.-Wanted at once, Improver, Welsh.- Apply E. Lewis, Printer Treherbert. e34p23 TAILORS and Tajtoressesw?nted?HeadCutter, JL Gridhs and Sons, Commercial-road, Newport. e77p25 DRAPERY.—Wanted, experienced young Lady for Dahowroom sales; Welsh.-State full particulars Wil- liasaac, 'Drar,&" e71p24 GROCERY.—Wanted immediately, Improver or GApprentioe.-Themas, Cambrian Stores, White- street, Dowlais. e31p23 DRAPERY.—Wanted, a thorough, experienced Man Dior drees departt.-AppIY E. Fowler, Lion House, Pontypool. eMpZS WANTED, useful Boy; page's dutles^48, New- YT port-rood, Cardiff. e40p23 INBRAITWater Maker required; must~be good worker; sober; permanency—James Williams, Narberth. e4960p20 T?BAFERY?—Wanted, junior young Men. At? smart Dyauth Apprentice.—J?nes and Co., Pmttypridd. J»4896p« GROCERY.—Capable Assistant required; Welgh indis-  ,bl.* Alsa Lad to <Mtver.-Hoyd, Aberdare. e<99?)gl W- A-D:Groom:Gäldener; must undersiand gar- W,t,-m, ride and drive; smart appearance; single; references; coachman kept.-B 41, Evening Exprm, Car- diff. e4992p21 y?BOCER'S Haulier.—Wanted, a steady young Man Gas Under Haulier; must be a careful drier.- State age, wage, wtth last reference, Daniel, Pontypool. e4996p21 YXTAKTED, rwpeetvble Lads to sell the "Evening W BxpfCM" nightly —Appty to Manager, Evening Express OM-?e, nwh-street. Newpwt. elM20 W AN-MD, Farm Labourer; must be sober, good W general hand; married or single.—B 70, Evening Express, Cardiff. e45p24 SANITART Inspectorships, ?100 to ?360.—Several hundred vacancies annually; postal lessons Aow commencing for Cardiff examination (July); experience unnecessary; 300 succossful candidates.h Science Teacher, Sunderland. eHO? DRAPERY.—Wanted at once an experie n ced young DMau; must be good v.,ipd?w dresser; outdoors.- Apply, stating full particulars in first letter, to Lewis Lloyd, Pontypridd. e32p23 WANTED, situation Foreman Bricklayer;' thoroughly experienced building acid and basic steel furnaces; also experience in ramming bottoms of basic fur- naces, &c.-Apply B 91, Evening Express, Swansea. e86p25 fTTRUSTWORTHY Man, of active habits (aged 25 to 40) X is wanted to take up responsible and remunerative outdoor position, part time.—Write, in first instafice, stating age, occupation, &c., C 3, Evening Express, Car- diff. e89p25 TIN-Plate Liner, and Packer seeks employment.—Tin- liner, Evening Express, Swansea. e76p25 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DP.ESSMAKING.-wanted at once, few experienced _LF Bodice Hands.—Apply, with full particulars, to Lewis Lloyd, Pontypridd. e33p23 DRESSMAKERS.—Wanted, stylish young lady as DSce,ond Hand.-&ppiy, giving full particulars as to experience, age, salary, references, enclose photo, to E. Hughes, London House, Bridgend. e62p20 DRESSMAKING Wanted, an experienced Skirt DHand.-Q.tate age. experience, and 9&Lvy to John Evans and (Jo., Drapers, Pontypridd. e81p25 DRESSMAKlItfU.-Wanted, AppfenUce!) amd ? Im provMS.—K Thomati, 4, -.Wkidm"lac-, Cardiff. 1 e99jj?5 CLERKS, MANAGERS, &e. WANTED immediately, in a small colliery, a com- TT petent certificated Manager, with knowledge of working coal by electrical plant; none but experienced men need apply.-Letters to B 56, Evening Express, Cardiff, stating experience, qualifications, references, and salary asked. ell079 30s. Weekly.—Spare time employment everywhere off?red either sex who can wrM.-S4&nd addressed envelope F. Lewis (Dept. C.), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don, W. ell094 X 1 Daily.—Easy evening employment anywhere offered anybody who writes legibly.-For terms send addressed envelope North (Dept. 8E), 6, York-buildings, Adelphi, London. e4987pBl TYPEWRITING.—Vacaacy for Pupil; moderate fee.- TApply Manageress, Typewriting Department, Wes- tern Mail Limited, Cardiff. ell077 OFFICE Boy wanted; aged about 15; shorthand and typewriting an advantage. Apply, in own writing, 17, Quay-street, Cardiff. e41p24 WANTED, a smart Junior Clerk, about 18, for order Wogzce, brewers and wine and spirit mereb"t Apply, stating age, wages, and experience, to B 86, Evening Express, Cardiff. e67p24 £ 3 Weekly.—Persons wanted everywhere for address- ing otmulars.-Send addressed envelope for proposal, Manager BB, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e498Sp21 TRAVELLERS, AGENTS, &c AGENTS wanted, whole or leisure time; the work AJ.3 well paid aM m ils no outlay; pM-UouiaH will be sent on sPiAl-ti-Addrem C 25, Evening Express, Cardiff. ell091 WINE and gpfrits.-Young Man wishes an engage- VT ment to a good firm; to represent South Wales; good references and security.—B 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. e60p24 APARTMENTS. rlet, Residential Roms, Chaaies-stroat; low 1. rental.-B 48, Evening Express, CardXT. e13p21 SUPERIOR Apartments, about the end of February, to i3 let.—64. Richmond-road. e65p24. COMFORTABLE, Furnished Bedroom to let; lady or gentleman.—Apply 9, Hamilton-street. el()p21 |KONT Bedroom and Sitting-room to let; near Roath _l Park; every convenie"e; good cooking; clo to cars.—Apply to A 65, Evening Express, Cardiff. e69p26 PREMISES. MESSES. S. HERN AND PRRTWU, m AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYOE6, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Said we Western Mail dally. Printed Register free. Offices, 9,. fit. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. rpO let, No.S, Dudley-place, X Stuart-s fwl, Docks, Cardiff. el05p26 TO !et, Cha?sworth Villa, Conway-road; 3 reception Tand 6 bedrooms.-Apply to I. Herne, Suffolk House, Llandaff-road. e63p24 QUEEN-street, Cardiff.—Shop and Basement to let, lease; rent on application.-Gottwaltz and Perry, 11, High-street, Cardiff. e49u3 OOD, large Dweiftg-House to let; 8 rooms.—21? GPatrick-street, Docks, Cardiff. e55p24 TO let, Sunny Bank, Court House-street, Pontypridd; Tde-irabie residence, standing in own grounds; close T. V. R. and Barry Railway Station.—E. Lloyd, Bryn Goleu, Liantwit Major. e59p24 HOUSE Rent Saved.-If you pay rent yeu are wast- Hing your money.—Further particulars, showing how you can invest to your advantage the money now wasted, will be sent post free on application (mentioning this paper) to L. White, Esq., 3, Brushfieid-street, London, B.C. O11092 OLTCITORS and Owners having Property to sell or let should forward particulars to the Cardiff and Western Counties Register, published by B. Penrose Kernick, House and Estate Agent, &c., Edgcumbe- chambers, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. Insertion free. ell088 I WANTED, Furnished House, Cardiff or neighbour- Whood, for 6 to 12 months, with 3 reception, 5 bed rooms; garden pretormd.-Write full particulars to C 6, Evening Express, Cardiff. eIIOp25 rlet, 7, Northcote-Street.-For particulars apply 4, J.. rdon-road. C ?ardiff. e15p23 T 0 let, 252, Newport-road, March 25.- pply, even- JL ings, 8, Howard-terrace, Cardiff. eMp24 rbe let or sold, Hebble House, Old Cadoxton Village, r Barry, standing in own ground; containing drawing, dining, breakfast, and smoke rooms on ground floor; eight bedrooms; bath, with w.c.; lumber-room; washhouses and outhouses; basement; 2-stall stable; ooachhouse and saddleroom; orchard; moderate rent.— Applv Mr. Phillip E. Hill, Surveyor, 23, St. Mary-street, Catdiff. el1076 ABERGAVENNY.—Excellent Building Sites for dis- AP.'Ml; on cash terms or deferred paymemt?—'BMn- kins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavwmy. e44p24 ABERGAVENNY.—A few choice Residential P-per- Aties, with immediate poS8e8sjon,-Patticulars from Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavenny. e43p24 ABERGAVENNY.—Select list of furnished and un- Afurnishad Residences sent on receipt of requirA??- ments.—Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Aberga- venny. e42p24 rlet, 32, Gough-street; rent, 8s.—Apply 27, Uave- rlock-street, Tempwancetown, Cardiff. e4996p21 J^OR m'e' House; mnuy side Cathedral-road; low ground rent; latest improvements; Arst-claaa builder.—B 51, Bvenmg Exptem. Cardiff. e9p21 ?4 2, BtchmoBd-Toad (near Taff and Rhymney Stations) for sale or to let; 3 reception, 6 bed rooms ¡ good offices; cellars; greenhouse; garden.-AI)ply on the premiees. ellp21 IlT'Olet, large Yard (measurement about 1,000 square r,d,), Sheds, Stables, Wo?kshops, DwelUmg-house; suit manufacturer.-2, Cobnrn-street, Cardiff. «2p21 rTVHE Law of Landlord and Tenant; Is. 2d., put free. JL -Statwnery Department, Western Mail. Caidiff. TO let, the 1st of May next, 1 large House, with shop Tand walÐho_; ouidoor bus&ags; OKAtMd, and plot of land, &c.; within 3 miles of the supposed Lon- don water scheme.—Apply Evan Powell, Upper Shop, Newbridge-on-Wye, Radnorshire. e4S81p21 17, Pembrofie-tenace, Cardiff; central for business or J. warehouse PurPows.-Boyle and Co. e4869p21 EWPOKT.—Good 8uU.ee << OMen to let in W'" NM&g-cbam,bers. 22, H?gh?hr<et.—FwU pMtla?tm on application to Local Manager, on the premises, el0686 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. PLUMBING and Gas!ittmg.—Ot<eataMMM< Business for immediate disposal in one of the most thriving towns in South Wales; stock at valuation.-B 90, Even- ing Express, Cardiff. e72p25 TO M!lor let, Coach, Wheelwright, and General JL Smith's Business in South Wales; well established; doing regular trade; plant, machinery at valuation.— Apply B 59, Evening Express, Cardiff. e29p23 A-KER'S Bustafts for disposal; best colliery dis- trict; 12 sacks weekly; retail price, SioL; cake and smalls; present owner's hands ten years.—Appiy A 77, Evening Express, Cardiff. saw PUBLIC H-OUSES. W MION-super-Mare.-PuIIY licensed House; in W good position, and well fitted; weekly takings, RZO to £ 40; very moderate ingoing.—Particulars of Mas- ters and Moon, Weston-swper-Mare. OIBP23 1Q0.—Smart Beerhouse; thorough order; High-street; busy town; same tenant years; takings approach LiS weekly.-Hillman, Valuer, Newport. £ 200.—Fully licensed House; 2 refreshment bars; faces station; close promenade; lovely resort; much freqnented by Welsh people.-HillmaD. el7p23 Tr??LLY?ticensed House,: Eear Abergavenny Castle; 1 ingoing 275.-Tomkins and Capper, Abergavenny. e93p28 TTALLETTB Licensed Victualler's Trade Book, n showing takings and eIpQIeB tor 5 years; 8a. 3d. post frw-Btatioum Department, Western Mail, Car- diff. enm LAND AND FARMS. G- LYNBEDD Farm, Crynant, Neath.—To let, Lady \J)T Day next, this desirable Farm of 373 aimes.-Apply W. J. Rees, Swansea. e75p25 OEDYGLYN Farm, near Crywmt, )ieath.-To )et, Lady Day next, this desirable Farm of 150 acres.— W. J. Rees, Swansea. e74p25 ARM of 156 acres; suitable house and building; f part land arable; rest chiefly pasture.—Atkins, Land Agent, Newport. e4969p23 SPORTING. E- D WARDS, 64, Commercial-street, Newportfor r? Athletic, Fishing, and Shooting Goods. e47p25 GTJNe!—12 bore Damascus barrels, hammed.- Gua, ?Jf with Greener cross-bolt, JM 7s.; splendid value; warranted.—Chambers, Gunmttker, Cardie. elOM2 ARTRIDGES.—Smokeless Cartridges, special lTne7 6s. 6d. ioo.-chambers, Gunmakew. Cardiff, Bristol, and Shepton Mallet. Nat. Tel., OlWl. el0642 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, &e. TWO high-stepping Cobs; 14 hands; 6 and 7 years old; warranted sound; quiet to ride and drive; prices, £ 28 and £ 18. Also pleasure Traps, with rubber tyres, and Harness to suit same if required.-Apply Cross Inn, Canton, Cardiff. e38p23 ANTED, brown bay Cob; 15 hands; sound; quiet in harness, and free action, pace, quality.-Alpha, Pople's Library, Weston-super-Mare. e84p25 COAL FOR SALE. P ARS: Coal Co., agents for North's Bed Ash Coals, Salisbury-road, Cardiff; Wyndham Bed Ash, dur- able and olean; Maesteg Deep," double-screened and economical; Maesteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for bsksrs. Nat Tel. 599. Established 1885. D. Beynop, Manager. el0919 COALS per ton for cash on delivery.—Our Special Large at* 21m. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanli- ness; Bed Ash Large, ns.; Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 15s.: other qualities at proportionate prices; please send postcard.—Shields Bros, Crwys Coal Yard, B.R., Crwya Bridge, Cardiff Estd. 1675. e.10991 COALS.—6 guaraweed good Hon" Co&13.-Double- .e,??d International, 22/9; Seconds, 22/ Selected Large, 20/ Forest Cobbles, 19/ Large "Red Ash, 18/ Range Nuts, 17/- per ton cash delivered. Ooean Nuts, Ffaidan Nuts, Coke, Smalls. No Travellers or Agents kept. Send post-call direct. Public weight. Prompt delivery. Trtaphoiut 01024.-Wtvt Sad Coal Co., opposite ths W., c.atoa, .10il8 MUSICAL. COLUMBIA Graphophofies and Records.-inspect" invited.-96, St. "-strut, Cardiff. FpALKING Machines from 5s. 6d.; Records from X Is. each at 96, St. Mary-street. COLUMBIA Becolds (genuine) from 11. 3d. each; i tbousanW! in stock at 96, St. Mary-street. ECORDS to fit aU kinds of talking machines; large JL? choice at 98, St. Mary-sueet, I CQLUMBIA gold moulded, extra loud Records, now \? Is. M. each at M, St. XW-strect. DI6C Records for Guphophone or Gramophone, now  2s. each at 96, St. Mary-øtreet. REPAIRS to all Mn?e of talking machines promptly J? executed at 96, St. Mary-street. RECORDS exchanged, old ones for new, at reasonable Iv mes.-?96. St. Mary,gtreet. COLUMBIA Graphophone and 6 Records for 308.1 special, at 96, St. Mary-street. TALKING Machine and 6 Records, Us. o*ty; special Tch-ap line at 96, St. Mary-street.  EDISON Phonographs and Records at lowest prices at Jj 96, St. Mary-street. TALKINGMaObiDe Agency (Ltd.), 96, St. Mary- X street, CardiS. are hu?eet defers in Wales. eH046 BECHSTEIN Boudoir Onmd, in ItMiM burr walnut -D case; equal to new ;'120 guineas, reduced to L75 cash.-Newman and Sons, Commercial-street, Newport. COLLABD and Col lard Boudoir Upright Grand, It-'Man walnut; quite new; 68 guineas, reduced to £44 cash.—Newman and Sons, Commercial-st., Newport. /^OL,l>ART) and CoUard new Sun Co-Ltage; in very V handsome Italian walnut case, massive panels; 85 guineas, reduced to LU cash.-Nownian and Sons, Commercial-street, Newport. BECHSTEIN Concert Grand Pianoforte; a great bar- JO gain; nearly new; only used for concerts; list price 200 guineas, cash price £ 120; ebonised,caw.- Newman and Sons, Queen-street, Caidiff. BECHSTEIN Pianoforte, Class V., in blackwood; T?JECHSTT:IN PiMofoite, Class V., in Mackwood; cash price £ 40.—Newman and Sons, Queen-st., Cardiff. KIRKMAN Walnut Pianoforte; in splendid condi- Ktion; price 68 guineas, special cash sale price £23 10g.-Newman and Sods, 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. p OLYPHONE.-A great-bargain, in walnnt case, with J. 12 tunes, penny-in-the-slot; price 16 guineas, will take ES ca-h.-Newman and Sons, 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. el€069 DALE, Forty, and Co. Specialities in full compass, iron framed Pianofortes. I-rWLLMov, Model; mb, LIS 16s.; (class A) solid walnut wood cam "COLLEGE" Moiel; cash, LIS 18s.; (class B) solid \_J wahiutwood case. "EDUCATIONAL" Model; CMh, £ 22 101.; htt?dMMM jwalnutwood case. "TNFLEXIBLE" Model; e?h, L23 108.; fuU 11ze. X upn?ht piano; verMW stringing. "Y?Mf'?L.AD'' Mca?T ??T?St; "M? upnrh\ era?d overstrung. Tr lSZT"?Model; easb/?lBe.; mafmmmut v?ue? 1 i overstrung. ?TrT'?SBK" Model: cas !E<t: t fuR uplight eMcett XV e"?ct. LL above Models ean fee had on our Hire Purchase ?./]L Syt?em for a small 9"* monthly. Call and inspect above tpeoialitiM if seeking & ?ood and feInMw Piano at a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co., PiMM and Organ Merch?nte, DHigh-otmet and Castte ArMde. CMdiZ. dm6 A- genuine PhonoMph free to every purohaser of 8 Ar. C. Becords at Is. M. ea?.—Mtrtyn ThemM, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. sIGS54 TwELVF6 shillings will sccure you genuine Phonograph J. ard 8 Records.—Martyn Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. el0354 FREE Ftouogmphs mq be _n aad heard at 104, FCastle-road. CaldUl, 10 bYI only. elS854 RECORDS for all machines from Its. 6d. per dozen.- Martyn Thomas, IIK Castle-road, Cardiff. otn54 A supply of Records free with Columbia Graphophone. -Martyn Thomas. I04y Castle-road, Cardiff. slOSM MARTYN Thomas, Pisno and Organ Dealer, 104, 0(t_ Castle-road, Cardiff, ifill give away absolutely free for 10 days only a genabtp Phonograph to every pur- chaser of 8 P. C. Records at Is. 6d. each. el0854 PIANO for 19s. 6d.—Thljl amount paid monthly for a JL limited period will secure the possession of a really tisaftl ftstrbmant, with all modern improvements. Thousands of homes have; been rendered happy sines the introduction of the Hire System, Vt years ago. Price list and full particulars free on appiic"loa:- rruaOMPSON and ShacfcaU (Limited), Central Piano- X forte Warehouse, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff, or from any of their branch establWunent&-42, Castle-street, Swansea; 23, Commercial-street, Newport; 1, Wyndham- street, B.dgArA; 29, Viotoria-stfeet, Msrthyr; 146, Wesigate-street, Gloucester; 60, Stepaev-street, Llan- cily; 100, Taff-street, Pontypridd; 46.. Tytaoelyn-road, Penygraig, and 142. Newfoundland-rood, Bristol. PIANO for T??nty-ot? Shillings.—This amount paid J. mentMy fer ? !imtted miod wgl "mro the pos- smion of a Piano by C()land CoIrd, BrinNneed, Neumeyer, Kapa, or ?j? tM?tM .M?M. H!ustntted Neumeyer, Ila^ a -fit lie?tx, n-fm <? amnmttm.- fttawgtla and tii I* it, Thompeoa and SbaoioeU (Limited), 24, Quemiozeet, Catdiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea; 60, Stepney-street, Llanelly, Ac., ke. "OIAIFO, £20, Second-hand; returned from hire; h: JL grand oo&dition; by excelleat nMter; worth doable; with alt uWd" Imp.re. a decided bar- gain. Full daecriptlon on application, with list of 12 others equally cheap.—Thompson and Shackeil (Limited), 24. Queen-street. Cardiff, Jfcc., Ac. em FURNITURE. BEVAN and Co.'s special ftnales lor am&Cwftff, JO Swansea. Pontypridd, Newpert, PoatypooJ. BEVAN and Co. for handsome Tapestry ewp-, JO wondered aad ready for laying, from 13a. lid. BEVAN and Co. far grand patterns and excellent JO value in Flfloroloth and Liaojeam. EVAN and Co. for Carpets and Hsorthrugs of every description at lowest prieea. BEVAN and Co. for massive Iroig Bedsteads, 2ia. PMNIII tmm ;cl He. 6d. ?BVAtf Md Co sp*vft Netd ?nd P",W-bmw B-ftdfteal* from :94 4a. BVAX Md Ox for vaw to WiK?M?ot RW. Bfteam, ful"im", from 79. Ud. BEVAN and Co. for I%Wtzed own make Feather D Beds, good limak ticks, frourns. 6d. BEVAN and CO. tor haariwwim Wahaat Sideboards, j) plate glaes hacks, from dE3 19s. 6d. BEVAN aad Co. for imuem Mteotion Walnut *ad Wother OvermoaMs, 9s. IM. to M t?MM. EVAN and Oo. for special Badroam Snltee, claeøt, 1 J) glass, marble stand, chairs, Ac., ts 17s. 6d. BBVAN and Co. for grand value Satin Walnut Bed- room SWtee, from 10 to Z5 guineas. BEVAN aad Co. for C?fpptBdote Md other CabD.*8 and 84aboarft; gre" watWy. BEVAN &M Co. "r Amet?cMt Omce, every &MtM- Bment W&rlwed M ye?M, from <7 Ua. N. EVAN and Co. for Pi=ofo", Ml ooopw, bMtd? Bsome WthMt cam, from ?H IBs. BEVAN and CO. for haudwva %*ddlebeg S?te:, BCT=D ptttM?t, fMm 8 )p Mt teit<?'. TVEVAN and CO. far the celebrated Empress Piaao, a Is magnificent instrunwilt, 2S pfueu. BEVAN aad Co. for?rMUy?eMtifu) Suita in af?red Beilk, ft= 12 guiaess to 25 ruJMu. EVAN and Co. for ths King .of tH p?-, a?e; a JO be?Me buying ebm*w*; 4$ gujbmo. flom BEVAN and Co. (Ltd.), Largest Faraishers, CarcUft, JO Swansea, Pontypridd, Newport, sad Pontypool. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. NEW Trolley, light 4-wheel Wagon, Cranks, Butcher Cart, Dogcart.—Letheby, MS, Broadway, Cardiff. tMMp21 WAGONETTE, with pole Sn4..shafts, in good order, for sale, cheap; seat 6 irigde.-Hibbert, Castle- street, Cardiff. e66p24 EWG Tip 3x1 Nat. Telephone if you want Harness, Saddles, Bridles, and Saddlery Goads. List free. RING Up 3x1 for Bop, Trunks, Portmanteaux. Repairs in all departments. Price list free. RING Up 3xl for BargÑns. Our Crance @tock JU? Saie is now on; send for illu*x"ed price list. RING Up 3x1, and we can Supply you with any Rarticle in the trade; attu?t maka?. elOTM RING Up 3xi. it ;??llpayyou.Our Ha.mtBand RSaddl.ry is a class by itself; immeDse stock. R'. ¡NG Up 3x1. Repe&t ordem from all parts.— Stcward's!larMSS & Bag Factory, wood,t., Cardiff. THREE-\irë)ugháms, In-exoeH;it-cOOd.1tiOn;3 JL Wa?o?Ks; headed Wagonette, by FuUors. Bath, as good as nGw, Lamdtu, suitable for posting; Liver- pool Gig, Tudor Gig, Surrey Carts, Rustic aad Governess Car.—Lewis, Carriage Builder, Clare-road, Cardiff. ell039 OVER 70 Vans, Wagons, Trcglies, Carts, Ac., fvr every purpose, at J. Norman's Cart and Van (showrooms.—1, Market-road. Canton. Cardiff. elOTSl DOMESTIC ARTICLES. NOW we shaa't be long getting our family washing Ndone, because we use one of 8penœr's Wringing and Mangling Machines.—Spencer's Baby Carriage Warehouse, St. John's-square, Cardiff. Send post-card for price list. e!1012-l SHELF Paper,-12 yards of artistic Paper for the deco- it ration of shelves, dressers, Ac.; easily fixed with brass nails supplied with every box; price, 6d. complete. —Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. eV.50 "CONSULT me for an you want to know." rite V^book that every family needs; 2s. 9d., poet free. -Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. MEDIOAL REMEDIES. DR. Evans's Magic Femoids .cù-ÖeadachœFlnsh- Ding-q, Bloodlei?s?um, and all Female Ailments quickly and safely.-Sold at Duck's Drug Stores and all chemists everywhere, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. boxes; sample, Is. lid. Post free fropi Evans's Drug Stores, Cornwall. street, Cardiff. e23p23 ERCULOlDS! Herculoid^n for -tal depresMon? jLl nerve weakness, impaired vitality, or brain fag induced by business pressure, worry, or other causes are most efficient; sample box, .iffth directions, ld., or full course 2s. 9d.—M^y be oot-84 of the following Chem:lsts :-Carditf: Greaves, Canton; Williams, James- Street; Jabez Jones, Roath; Edwards, Mackintosh- place. Pontypridd: Davies, Arcade. Aberdare: Harries. Merthyr: Llewellyn. Port Talbot: Loveluck. Neath: I Isaac. Swansea: John Davies, High-street. Or of the Sole British Agents, Kemick and on (Limited), 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. el0119 A remedy for mUe, aches and bIgger fUs. Disturbances Aof the digestive OrgaD3, headaches, backache, and bile quickly disappear after a dose or two of Kernick's Vegetable Pills. KBRYICK'S VegrtaWo Pills are litilque, ilud ti.oiT- K sauds take iifi oUwr ittbdiciji.e.~Sold Hy all chemists, 7 £ d., 134d., and as. 9d. per box, or Of Keraick SUM «I), 45, Uti4g"ttoot, Cardiff. el0il9 BtCYCLES, Ac. GENT'S Pneumatic for sale; good condition; £3 10s. \jr —Apply 3, James-street, Cardiff. elmpzs GOOD second-hand Bicycle for sale, or make ?x Gchange.-Whitafteld, U3, Bute D?cks. el04p26  James CyCle, lady's or gent's, Hyde free ?beor 2' A rim brakes or option back pedalling, hub brake, plated rims, I roller chain, for £ 10 10s. cash, or 20B. monthly; 2 speed gear fitted 30s. extra; other Models at 12 and 15 guineas. These cycles are built by a firm .of 25 years' experience, and both racers and roadsters aV famous on the path and road; free-wheeling and back- pedalling Lady's and Gent's Tricycles a speciality.— Write to-day for 1903 catalogues and deferred payment order forms to the James Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. enon AN Excelsior Cycle, by Bayliss Thomas, Coventry, Alady's or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 rim brakes, plated rims, Clincher A-won tyres, roller chain, hub brake optional; Cash, £ 10 10s., or 21s. monthly; grand value. A Eureka Cycle, same makers, complete with front rim brake, mudguards, steering lock, roller chain, for £ 8 as. cash or 16s. Iijd. monthly. This is the best working man's machine made, and is fully guaranteed.— Catalogues and order forms from the Excelsior Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 385. e11071 few shop-soiled and second-band lady's and gent's A Cycles for disposal at very low rates to clear; cash or monthly payments. Repairs executed to all makes of Cycles at lowest rates; largest stock of accessories kept in South Wales. Send your inquiries; prompt attention guaranteed.-AAdren 158, Castle-road Cardiff. elllrl1 ELECTRO Plating, EnanMtma?, L?lns. and?C'?er- Ehauhng. Dont wait UBtU Hie rush. Send your machine now and have it done by experienced workmen. Trade work done.—Josh. Williams, Magnate Motor Car and Cycle Works, Wood-street, Cardiff. e11036 NORTON'S Cycle Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff.- N1902 new Cycles to clear at great reduction for cash to make room for 1903 stock. All high pade and guaranteed. See following advertisements:— or Lady's Special Ruinber free A.'i wheel cycles; plated rims; beautifully enamelled and lined; usual cash price Z12 l2a.; price, £ 11 7s. 6d., and all accessories included. NORTON'S.—Gent's erm-frame free wheel Humber; Nfree wheel Beeston make; ?16 16a. machine for £15. T?OBTON'S.—Lady?sFeatherwetghtHumber;free Nwil?l; Beestom make; £ 16 163. for &1S. NORTON'S.—Humber Special Road Racer; 26in. frame; £11 Us. cycle for LIO. NOa RTON'S.-I%obart free wheel Cy-cle; Lio 10s. for £ 8 15s.; fine value. NORTON'S.—Beeston's Humber Path Racer; £ 20 for £15. NORTON'S.—Lady's Raglan, fixed wheel; £ 9 9!. 1? cycte for 27 15s. NORTON'S.—Triumph Road Racer, Clipper tyree; 1? JS10 10s. cycle for &9. NORTON'S.—Gent's Road Bacer; mmponents, Ct- Ntings, plated rims; open-sided Dunlop tyres; fast machine: £10 10s. for £ 9 7s. Cd. NORTON'S.— £ 12 128. Cycle, free wheel, built of i? Triumph BttiDgB, ?9 9s. NORTON'S.—Gent's free wheel Ragtan??12 123. NCycle for ?10 10s. 'R-EMEMB1!:ii!the above Bargains at Norton's Cycle J? Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. ell075 JUVENILE Cyoles?Wa keep all sizes of the Raglan Juvenile Cycles in stock. If you cannot call, send for a catalogue. Best Juvenile Cycles made, from £ 6.— Norton's Cycle Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. NORTON'S, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff, for Royal JL? Enae!ds, Triumphs, Raglans, Singers, Wearwells, &c. New catalogues now ready, and sent post free. We have a few 1M shop-soiled Cycles at special prices. ■ | UMBER Motor Cycle; perfect condition; only ..£1. riddei a few times; L45, for "5 cash.—Norton's. el0900 REPAIRS if sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor RWorks, Pontypridd, always give imtioactim. Over- haul, enamel, an dre-plate tor 25s if seta a tence. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' prioes. el547 MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES. EXCELSIOR Motor Cycles, world-famed for speed J'j and hill climbing; winners of all the principal con- tests hold world's records; the most reliable motor cycle made; in 2, 2i, and 2t brake horse-power; spray or surface carburettor, vidve lifter, rim brakes, met all latest improvements; prices from £45; comparison tests in,vited.-Catalogues and booklets from Excelsior Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. ellBTO CLEMENT-James's Motor Cycles, by James's Cycle Co.; weight about 70b., latest improvements; price with belt drive, :£38, or chain drive with 2 speed gear, £ 42; other Models with special design frame, 2 h p., £ 45, Za h.p. ditto, £50. Lists on application.—The James Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 395. eUOTO SÉVERAL Motor TricyelM and Quadricycles for Ms- ? posal; 2? and 3 h.p.; in nearly new condition; by Perry and Co. (Ltd.), Birmingham; excellent hill climbers; Bowden lifters, spare tanks, band brakes, [Trappier tyres, De Dion carburettors, celluloid accumu- lators guaranteed in perfect working order; from £351 each; cost double; trial allowed to intending purchaser; great bargains; motor castings and complete engines and spare parts in stock; plugs; volt-metres, valve6, springs, washers, contact screws, and blades, &c., of all makes. Petrol, tec. Repairs executed. Any make Car or Cycle supplied at lowest prices.—Inquiries Motor Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat Telephone, 396. S11070 WORKS OF ART AND CURIOS GBORGB Pearce, Fine Art a,R Antique DeaJer, 1M, G115, Queen-strmt, CaldUf. GPearce n epea to buy antique fur?tture, eoraet G- cupboards, old ebA&, old ootoured ongrawins. DO not Wl to lft* throat *h wue&.ftn of FMM- D-v 'md D-ft by =oW"t <nd ..d. masœrs. ~P^8TIMATES given for all kinds of Pictuse Framing. FOR sale, Secretaire BookCNe; Oak and X"ora" FBurems, Grandfather's Clodts, &e. GILDING done at PÄvate raddewm wftbout removal Gby etpeneaced vorkwu? distance no object. I if you want antique tarsi tare Renovated send post- J. card to George Pearee, llfi, Qoeen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and looking-glass, frames Re-gikied equal to new; estimates free on application. OLD oil paintings Lined aad Restored. IF you want Swansea and Nantgarw China go to j. George Pearce, 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. PIGEONS, POULTRY. GOLDFINCH Mule (1st, special)? 9s.; Muling Gold- tneh, 5s.—Owen, Bloom-stmet, Canton. el27p24 100 grand March-hatched Pullets, Zs. 8d; all layers; car- JL riage paid 30, or take £6 10s. for 50. Also 60 grand laying 1901 Pullets, 2s. 3d. each; take B5 16s. for lot; grand, healtby birds.—Poultry Yards, Stockamoor, Hud- derstield. ellSp26 MACHINERY, TOOLS, etc. A new 6ft. Mortar Mill for sale; would take old mill part exchange.-Atlsntic Engineering Works, New- port. x el06p36 MISCELLANEOUS. HEATRICAL Stores, 85, Lower Oxford-street, Swan- JL sea, supply Dresses for Processions, Ac. egBP25 YOUR Future Intended's Photog-mpti, 14 stamps.— JL Andersen, 84, St. Paul's-road, Tottenham, London. e56p24 MADAME Proctor gives Delineations from hantT, JYL head, photo.—17, Wharton-strect, Cardiff. el039* ARTTFICIAL Len, Hande? By". Trames, J4 iMc? ACrutches, Belts, C?adrtn'a Rubber Truam. BtwUo Stockings, Ac; repairs or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.—Note only acJdtegea, Alien Pearce, Charies-strent, Cardiff, aDd Broadmead, Bris- tol. Is your Watch WrongThe beat and cheapest shop JL in Cardiff for the repair of watches of ovary description (English or Foreign) is 33, Castle Arcade (third shop from Csstls-etrest), by James Keir (for ton years with Mr. Spiridion). docks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. 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THE SILKEN REIN. I By NAT GOULD, I Author of "The Double Event," "Settling Day," "In Royal Colours," &c., &c. The true way a horse should be held fast in his running." i This should be I done as if yon had a silken rein as fine M a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it*'—SAM CHIFNEY. CHAPTER r. His Deformity. "Humpy! Humpy! Humpty Dnmpty had a great fall." How thoughtlessly cruel lads are. "Hnmpy. Hnmpy." "Look at him. What's he fit for." A crowd of boys came bounding out of the village school. Apart from the rest stood a very small lad, whose humped-backed defor- mity caused the jeering shouts of some of his schoolfellows. Tears welled up into the little fellow's eyes, but he bore the pain manfully, although the cruel words hurt him. "Shut up, you beastly cawards," came in ringing tones from a fine, well-built youth,, as he cantered on a. smart cob. 1 The shouting, jeering lads slunk away ashamed, and the newcomer, riding up to the object of their derision, said, as he dis- mounted "Never mind them, Willie, they are brutes. You are worth a dozen of them. You have more in that old-fashioned head of yours than could be crammed into the whole of their bodies." "I'm no good in the world, Master Eddie. I shall never be able to work. It's a cruel shame, and father is so good to me; he denies himself of heaps of pleasures so that he can pay doctors, and schooling, and buy books and so on." "Yes, you are some good—a lot of good—and your father thinks you are the bravest lad in the world. So do I, Willie. You are brave, very brave, and, by the bye, you'll make a name for yourself." Willie Newhouse smiled, and as his face brightened, Eddie St. Ann thought what a handsome lad he would be if it was not for his deformity. Their positions in life were very different, as wide apart us the poles, but the lads had been friends from their earliest years. Eddie St. Ann was the son of Richard St. Ann, of Gladenjfre Hall, and his father owned the whole of the picturesque village of Glade- mere, and the land for several miles around. He was regarded as the wealthiest man in the county, and his riches were believed to be untold. Willie Newhouse was the son of Jack New- house, the head gamekeeper at Glademere- hall, and. although he was deformed and small in stature, and could not play games as other boys did, he was a prime favourite with Master Eddie, and was often taken up to the Hall and made much of. Richard St. Ann was a cold and somewhat austere man, and the loss of his wife, to whom he was deeply attached, had cast a. gloom over his life he tried in vain to dispel. Much of his time was spent amongst his books, and the Hall boasted a fixle library. Eddie St. Ann was allowed to live his lift according to his inclination*. He ~Sad a tutor; in fact, several tutors had been tried before the right man was found to control him; this was Francis Wrexham, a scholar and a gentleman, and calculated to exercise a beneficial influence over his wayward charge. The interview between Richard St. Ann and Francis Wrexham proved satisfactory to the former, who admired in others qualities lacking. in himself. The two men were oppo- sites in nearly all their pursuits, etoept the love of books; but, whereas the owner of Glademere was seldom attracted by outdoor sports, the tutor revelled in them. In this he resembled his pupil, who was never happier than when careeringabout the lovely country surrounding his home. Francis Wrexham was engaged at a liberal salary, and Richard St. Ann gave him entire control of his son. At first the evident warmth of the friend- lIhip eswting between Willie Newhouse and Eddie St, Ann struck him ac incongruous, and he debated whether it ought not to be stopped. He was, however, a man who con- sidered well before taking action or making a decided move. He watched the two lads, and came to the conclusion that nothing bat good to his charge would result from the intercourse. He recognised that Eddie's sympathy for this deformed lad, so far beneath him in position, was a good trait in his character that ought to be developed. It gave him an insight into the nature of hie pupil which stood him in excellent otead. As for Richard St. Ann, he was amused at his boy's partiality- for the son of his game- keeper. He did not understand the finer feelings which had first aroused Eddie's sym- pathies for the lad, who lacked almost every- thing he possessed. On one occasion Master Eddie had stood up manfully for his little friend, and ad- ministered such a severe thrashing to one of the bullies of the village school that his name had become a terror to evil-doers, and a shelter beneath which Willie Newhouse was rate from harm. When Francis Wrexham heard of this encounter, from the bully's father, he smiled quietly, and, in reply to a violent outburst about "The Squire's son taking a mean advantage of his position," said: "There was nothing mean about it. Your son was in faalt, and deserved a.ll he got- and more." "Oh. that's your opinion, is it? Perhaps you'd like to back it up with your fists?" "If you wish it," was the calm rejoinder, which had the usual effect upon ouch men. Between Eddie St. Ann and his tutor a warm friendship existed, and the boy bid nothing from him. "Recollect one thing," Mr. Wrexham had said to him, "always be open and straight- forward with me. It is my duty to correct you when you do wrong, but do not let that deter you from telling me the truth." It was a great relief to Mr. St. Ann that his son had such a tutor. hI cannot understand why our tastes are so different," said his father. "You do not care at all for books; I love them." "I am putting together quite a fine library," replied Eddie, laughing. "You will be sur- prieed to hear the bulk of my pocket money is expended on literature." His father looked up incredulously from the book he was reading, and replied: "And where may this wonderful collection be?" "In my room," replied Eddie. "Oome and see them," he added, with a. mischievous twinkle in his eyes. His father followed him, and Eddie opened the door of his den. This was a room sacred to the young master, and it contained a mis- cellaneous collection that would have delighted the heart of a sporting bachelor. Mr. St. Ann seldom entered it, but on this occasion he looked around with considerable curiosity and some interest. Even his stern features relaxed as he saw the litter about—fishing rods, gnas. riding whips, dog chu-iam' aud coUatw. buxiug gluves. t. lacy-ivi*. a patewt pwuehiog WU,»>lK*rt. 1 expanders, Indian clubs and dumb-bells, how many pairs of boots he did not stop to oount. Two fax terriers and an Irish terrier growled at him as an intrudt-r. I "Me- are the books," said Eddie, pointing to several open shelves. His father went across the room, stepping warily. to avoid things, and took out a volume. He put it down with a sigh, and selected another. He examined the bulk of the volume, and then, turning to his son, said: I suppose these are books, but they are certainly not literature. They all have a tendency towards sport. I verily believe, Eddie, you will some day take to racing— what a calamity that would be! "Should you prohibit it, father?" The question was asked anxiously, bnt Mr. St. Ann failed to notice the tone. No, I cannot say that, if your heart was set upon it, but it's a pity, Eddie, a great pity. You ought to go in for politics, and make a name for yourself. I have adme in- fluence," he replied. "And cannot I combine the two?" asked his son. "It is possible. Many men do it, but to my mind the two things do not harmonise." What do you think of my den ? asked Eddie. Mr. St. Ann shrugged his shoulders, as he replied: It has a healthy look about it; you seem to take plenty of exercise, and that must be good for young people." And for their elders, too," thought Eddie, but refrained from answering. When his father left the room, Eddie put the books back on the shelves. He had pur- chased a couple of hundred volumes from an old sportsman in the neighbourhood, and had been much interested in them. Some of the works were old and scarce, others modern, but all were connected with various sports, mostly about horses and racing. Already his inclinations were tending towards racing as a pastime, although he had only I been to one or two country meetings with his tutor. Francis Wrexham saw no harm in it, as Mr. St. Ann raised no objections; in fact, he enjoyed the fun almost as much as Eddie. On one occasion Willie Newhouse accompanied them, and the lad had never forgotten the treat. He talked about it for weeks after, until his father, who was seldom impatient with him, said he had heard enough about it, and wished he would change the sub- ject. This is. briefly, how matters stood between Willie and Master Eddie when the scene oecurred outside the village school. Eddie St. Ann did not remount his cob, but walked alongside his small companion, with the bridle slung over his arm. "Would you like a ride?" he asked. "Bobs is very quiet, and it is an easy saddle." Willie looked up at the vacant seat with longing eyes, and said "I might fall off; besides, I look such a fright on a ppny." Not a bit of it," said Eddie- Up you get." He stooped down, and lifted the lad bodily into the saddle, Bobs behaving quite respect- ably. "There," said Eddie. "You look fine up there, I always tell you that the back of a horse is the beet place for you." I I'm fond of riding," said Willie. but I hate being made nm of." Let ine "tck anyone making fun of you," said Eddie. They will not do it a second time." They passed through the village, and, as Eddie led the cob across the green, many curious eyes followed them, and Willie on Bobs wae envied by all the lads in the place. Glademere was a picturesque, old-world village. The cottages were many of them thatched, and had small, diamond-paned win- dows. Modern houses had been erected by Mr. St. Ann from time to time, but he had not interfered with the older portion of the vil-, lage. Magnificent oak trees studded the sides of the green, and at the far end of the village was a large pond. There was one inn, the Glademere Arms, kept by Ben Herries, who had been there for many years. There was an air of comfort about the cottages. The gar- dens were well kept, and filled with a, pro- fusion of old-fashioned flowers, whose per- fume was fragrantly wafted on the pure country air. The porches were covered with climbing creepers and roses, while the neat paths were lined with box hedges. All round the village large trees towered high into the air, and afforded a pleasant shade. At the far end stood the lodge and the hall gates, a. wide drive up a splendid avenue of chestnuts leading to Glademere. Near here was the head gamekeeper's cottage, a rustic, comfortable home, with a good garden in front, and a paddock in the rear. Peggy Newhouse lived with her brother, and kept house for him, and Willie was her especial care. She was much yonager than her brother, and a fine, buxom, comely woman, who could have had numerous sweethearts had ehe wished for them. She had her preferences, but as yet had not singled out any special swain upon whom she could lavish her affections. To her brother and little Willie she was devoted, and Jack Newhouse's cottage was the cleanest and neatest in the village. Master Eddie wae eu prime favourite with Peggy, and his liking for Willie completely won her heart. She was standing at the door ae they came across the green, and her eyes gleamed with pride when she saw Willie on the young master's cob. She looked up and down the village to see if the neighbours noticed this pleasing eight, and it gratified her when she saw several heade bobbing out of the windows and doors, and all turned in the same direc- tion. "I have given Willie a ride home from sohool," said Eddie, "and I can tell you, Peggy, he'll make a good horseman some day." It's very kind of you, Master Eddie," she said, with a curtsey, and I'm proud of the notice you take of him, and all of us." Now, drop that, Peggy You know I don't like it," be replied. "Willie and I are the best of friends, and I am quite as proud of him as he is of me. Where's Jack? Out in the meadows; he'll not be back for two o rthTee hours, I expect," she replied. "Then I'll let Willie ride up to the Hall, if you have no objections," said Eddie. It's too kind of you. I'm afraid your father will not like it." If you talk in that strain I'll never ask him up again," said Eddie. Let me go. I should like to go." said Willie. Bobs is such a good fellow," he added, patting the cob's sleek neck. Of course, Peggy consented. She was mightly pleased to do so, more especially as the bulk of the village gossips would see them go through t he Halt gates. 1 will not, keep tiTfor u/ug." n.id t £ «ldie. as they Bkove4 off "aod WTHiaan* wha h drive him back in the pony carriage. Tell Jack want to see him about some rabbiting t<y morrow; we are going to make a day of it, and Willie is to come with us." CHAPTER II. An Old Jockey's Advice. On their arrival at the Hall a groom toox Bobs in charge, and the lads went to Eddie's den. They had spent many hours together in this room, and to Willie Newhouse it was a veritable paradise, a storehouse of wonder- ful things, and on each succeeding visit he found new treasures. rne nouseiteeper at uiademere was fond of Willie, and invariably had something nice sent into the room for him toregaJe himself with. She had seen them enter the house. and in a very short time cakes and pasties and a jug of fresh milk were brought in by one of the maids. Dennis always looks after you well," said Eddie, adding, with a laugh: I believe she has designs on your father. You will have to warn him." "He'll take care of himself," replied Willie, as he helped himself to the tempting morsels before him. "I have bought a I.M. of new books since you were here," said Eddie. You must look them over. I want to see Fred about one of the horses; he went a trifle lame yester. day." Left alone, the lad finished his repast and went to the bookshelves. He was not tall enough to reach higher than the second shelf, so he got a chair and stood upon it. Several of the books attracted him, and he wished his father could see all the pictures of birda and animals which interested him so much. A ourious, old-fashioned book, more of a pamphlet, attracted his notice. Carefully he took it down and read the title, "Genius Genuine, by Sam Chifney. Who was Sam Chifney? he wondered, and what sort of a 'book was this old-time, worn little volume, with the curious title. His curiosity was aroused, and, slipping from the caiair, he took it to the window, the better to read and examine the contents. Jack, the Irish terrier, was coiled up in the eaBy chair, but he knew Willie, and made room for him; it was a capacious chair, com- fortable and inviting, not merely easy in name. The lad, young as he was, soon became interested, as he read of the doings of Escape, and the jockey's defence of his riding. Then he became fascinated hy Chifney's description of how a horse ought to be ridden in a race. He had theard of Newmarket from his father, who wae born near there, and had occupied a position of under keeper at Dullingham. He read half aloud to himself as follows, "The phrase at Newmarket is, that you should pull your horse to eaee him in his running. When horses are at their greatest distress in their running, they cannot bear that visible manner of pulling as looked for by many of the sports- men; he should be enticed'-to ease himself an inch at a time, as his situation will allow. This should be done ae if you had a. silken rein as fine as a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it. This is the true way a. horse should be held fast in his imnning.N.B.-If the Jockey CHub will be pleased to giwe me two hundred guineas, I will make them n, bridle ae I believe never was, and I believe can never be, excelled for their light weight. to held their horses from running away, and to ran to order in, ae above m rationed, aa TMae 8e I thus can teaofa; and it is œIIIIIIIh beat tor all horses to run in such; and ladies in parti- cnlar should bave such -to ride and drive itze they not only excel in holding horses fmm running away, but make horses step safer, ride pleaaanter, and carriage handsomer." The lad closed the book and seemed lost thought, handling it in tut abstracted1 way. "A silken rein." he muttered. "Hold bim with a silken rein. That Sam, Chifney nuift have been a wtonderful man. I'll ask Master Eddie to lend me this book. I would kike to read it all." "Light weight. I wonder what sort of a bridle it was he made for them." His face suddenly lighted up, and there was a gleam of hope qukfely inspired in hie eyes. "I wonder if I could ride in races. I ana very email and very light." Then the cloud came again, as he thought: "But no one would trust such horses to a. cripple, a hunchback. Rumpy, Humpy, they called after me, and that is what I should! always hear if I attempted to do anything. I must plod along here, good for nothing, use- less, deformed. It is hard, so hard." The door opened, and Eddie came in. "Been amusing yourself?" he asked. "At the boob again. I never saw such a. lad for reading. What have yon got here? Oh, it's I "Gemuis Genuine." The old gentleman I bought them from said! it was the most valuable of all. I didn't notice anything very interesting t about it." "I Kke it. Will yon lend it me?" asked, WilKe. "With pleasure," laoghed Eddie, "but you had better take one a trifle more up-to-dBAs. I should say it was a Hundred years old." "listen to this, said Willie, as he read the extract quoted above. "That ooumdo sensible," said Eddie, with at boyish adr of authority. "I have seen r.idere pull their horses about and loee races in con- sequence. I believe there is something ait it. A silken rein sounds good, and when a. boram is doing his best it cannot help him to pail at the hit. I wonder some of the rideee-cbai not try it." "I wish I could ride, I'd try it," said Willie" "I say, Willie, that's the very thing, Whsn I am of age I'll go in for hones, wid yen# can ride them. That will be CIQIIital. The lad shook his head sadly, as he eaidt "There's no use thinking about that) took at me. How people would lattgto to see ztnq perched on a. racehorse." "They would not laugh if you rode well, Mkj won raoes." "It wouM -be grand fun," exclaimed Willie. Hie boys were euthusiaetic, as boys will be. over their scheme, and talked and planned ae to what they would do in the future, until the pony trap was announced as ready. "Yoa have set me thinking," said Eddie. "Take the book home and read it, and then I will do the same. I like the idea of a silken rein, it sounds delicate and thorough- bred, quite nice for a racehorse." Willie arrived at his father's cottage in state, and Peggy was waiting to receive him. In order to have the Hall trap outside the gate as long as possible, she tempted the groom with a glass of ale, and Jack Newhouse's ale wae known to be good. The man was nothing loath to have a. talk with her, and they carried on 11..mild flirtation, until a hearty voice from somewhere inside the cot- tage called. "If you keep him there much longer they'll be sending down from the Hall to see if he's driven into the pond." "I'm coming, Jack," she replied, laughing, and the groom, with a final squeeze of her hand, drove away. Jack Newhouse was a big, powerful man, not much over thirty, and well fitted for the post he oocupied at Glademere. He was an ideal head gamekeeper, and the poachers in the neighbourhood both feared and respected hi-mi although he was not unduly hard upon them. One notorious character he won golden opinions from, for the man, who was sent to gaol for three months, when he came out. heard that it was Jack Newhouse who had kept liia wife aud bairns from goiug un Mta; parish, (Ta be-eoutiuued ou Monday),