Evening Express

FURNITURE FOR QUALITY FURNITURE THAT WILL WEAR FUBNITURE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FURNITURE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS FURNITURE THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COUNTRY FURNITURE SOLD RETAIL AT WHOLESALE PRICES TO GET ALL THIS GO TO THE ATLAS FURNISHING CO., HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. DEATHS, AND IN MEMORIAM. Notioea appearing under these headings are charged at the following rates:— If insertel1 In the EVENING EXPRESS," WES- TERN MAIL," and WEEKLY MAIL," 3s. for 30 Words -tud Id. for each Additional Word. If inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS and "WEEKLY MAIL only, Is. for 30 Words and ld. for grery Two Extra Words. No notices of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telegrams or telephonic messages cannot be acted or. until confirmed in writing.

AUGUSTINE J. STONE, (Late STONE BROS.), JTTNERAL FURNISHER & FtfKERAL DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to Atl Orders.. Vat. Tei.: Cardiff, No. 704; Barry Dock8.31.. Post Office To Ke. 612. Cardiff. Telegrams: S'WNE BROS.. Cardiff. STONE BROS., Barry Bocks. 5 ^rOBKING-ST. QARDEPF, And 101. HOLTON-ROAD, BAJtRY DOCKS. J. MARSH & CO.. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ST. MARY-STREET, And 3, FREDERICK-STREET. Price List on Application. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rjTHEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. Lessee and Manager Mr.*ROBEP.T REDFORD. TO-DAY, at 2 and 7.30, LAST TWO PERFORMANCES. THE MUSICAL PLAY, Ä. fjOUNTE-Y QIRL.J Now Playing to crowded Houses at Daly's Theatre, London. Next Week: FEBRUARY 26th, 27th, and 28th. THREE NIGHTS ONLY, ]JJR. AND MRS. KENDAIJ. AND THEIR COMPANY. Box Office at Theatre, Ten to Five. Nat. Tel. 362. a16161 rjlHEATRE JJOYAL, CARDIFF. THURSDAY, FEB. 26. THREE NIGHTS ONLY. MR. AND MRS. KENDAL AND THEIR COMPANY. Thursday. Feb. 26.STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. Friday, Feb. 27.THE ELDER MISS BLOSSOM. Saturday, Feb. 28, for the First Time in Cardiff, a -N-ew Play in Three Acts, entitled" MRS. HAMILTON'S SILENCE," adapted from the German of Felix Philippi, by Jane Wilson. To conclude with "HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY." Prices: -Reserved Seats: Dress Circle, 5s.: Orchestra Stalls, 4s. Seats may now be booked. a.16197 THEATRE PCOYAL, CARDIFF. The Cardiff Amateur Operatic Society Second Annual Performances MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, February 23. 24, and 25, 1903. GILBERT and SULLIVAN'S OPERAS, By Permission of Mrs. D'Oyly Carte, IOLANTHE," Preceded Each Evening at 7.30 by "TRIAL BY JURY." run Chorus and Augmented Orchestra. Pro- ceeds in aid of the National Society for the .-Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Box Office at Theatre. Ordinary Prices. a 16162 C2 R A ND rrHEATRE. Lessee A Manager. Edward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, AT 7.30, LAST NIGHT OF BA" C HARACTER, With Magnificent Scenery and Effects. Prices from 6d. to 15e. Time as usual. Box Office ■ at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's, 24, Queen-street. Next Week: TFE FRENCH SPY. V8pl8 PARK-HALL, CARDIFF. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st. and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1903, THREE CONCERTS will be Given by the Celebrated BLACK DIKE BAND (Winner of the 1.000-Guinea Challenge Trophy at the Crystal Palace, 1902, and innumerable other Prizes), assisted by Miss GERTRUDE WEDTAKE (Cardiff), Soprano; Mr. HAROLD GREEN (Cardiff), Tenor; and Miss GWEN THOMAS (Cardiff), Pianist. Programme will be completely Changed for Each Concert. Popular Prices: -Saturday Afternoon at 3, and Evening at 8: Balcony (reserved and num- bered), 2s.; body of Hall, front scats Is.; admission 6d. Sunday Evening at 8.15: Bal- cony, Is.; admission 6d. Doors open 45 minutes before Concerts commence. Plan of Hall may be seen and seats booked at Messrs. R. J. Heath and Sons, Music Ware- house, 76, Queen-street, Cardiff. Particulars from Secretary, 9, North-road, Cardiff. al6050 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deserve it.Addison. THE (JARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSW ALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. lie Girl Audiences fall over head and ears in love with- HAPPY FANNY FIELDS, The Merry, Laughing, Delightful Little Ameri- can-Dutch Girl who Talks, Sings, 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, Including Miss RACHEL LOWE (late of the Belle of New York" Co.). in their Latest Musical 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. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early one between 7 o clock and 9; late one between 9 o clock and 11. Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1,18863 l iauof Grand Circle. No Booking Fees. NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT E -111 P I R E, CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director .a OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! Bella and Bijou, Duettists. The Theresa Duo. The Three Sensational Sisters Klos. Frank Seeley. Comic Singer. Criiik- shank. The Clayton Twins and Misses W"od ""? Willis. Alfred Hur)ey. Vocalist. The 1-amoua Kellinos, in their Grand Specialty Act, VENETIA." L18864 CARDIFF'S PREMIER LAUNDRY. LADIES, have you seen the Premises and Processes at the ROATH SANITARY gTEAM J AUNDRY, MARLBOROUGH-ROAD. ROATH PARK? L 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- tial la rs. E106S3  GENTLEMEN, It wfll pay you to TRY a pair of our SPECIAL 10/6 BOOTS. SQUIRE'S 1'10957. HOOT STORES, 14, WOOD STREET, j and at ')fè. QliEEiVSTKKET. CARDIFF. SALES BY AUCTION. ON TUESDAY NEXT. MESSRS. GOTTWALTZ and PERRY XT-i- 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, Michaelaton-le-Pii, and others. Further Entries are Solicited. al6190 H'?CH.-??TkEF,???ALBROOMS CARDIFF. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 23. 19,03 MR. A. SETCHFIELD 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, &.c. Sale at Two o'clock. I 3331p23 CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF. I li/TR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by XJ-a- AUCTION, on THURSDAY NEXT, Feb. rnary 26, 1903, a Large Quantity of Superior ruary 26, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE And Other Miscellaneous Enecta. Removed from various residences for Absolute Sale. Commence Two p.m. sharp. 3492p26 TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. TENDERS are Invited for Deepening and Walling a 15ft. diam. Winding Shaft. about 100 yards. For Particulars apply to the Naval Colliery Company (1897), Limited, Penygraig. etIO90 PUBLICATIONS. AMUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE EPISTLES FROM WILLIAM BANTER, THE MODERN-DAY PHILOSOPHER, APPEAR EVERY WEEK IN THE WEEKLY DISPATCH." fcH049 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. MESSRS. S. H. BROOKS and CO., Auctioneers, Valuers, Honee. Estate, and Commission Agents, Hotel Brokers and Fire Loss Assessors, Brokers and Diamond Merchants, 95, ST. MARY-STREET, and 37, WESTGATE- 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. Rents Collected upon Reasonable Terms. Valuations of every description made in Town or Country. Sales Conducted on Reasonable Terms. Sales by Auction of High-class House- hold Furniture, &c., Ac., Mondays and Thurs. days at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., at the Coronation Auction Mart. 37, Westgate-street (opposite General Post-office). Entrance also 95, St. Mary-street. All Goods on View Daily. a10582 NAISH S, THE ROYAL STORES 17, THE HAYES, FOR PURE SWEETS & CHOCOLATE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHOPS SUPPLIED. -Sweet-making Every Saturday Evening, 7 to 10. Free Admission. el0095 Kernick's Vegetable Pills (JUieg HEADACHES! Kernick's Vegetable Pills ARE VERY SM-ALLII 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 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 La Grippe,check Fever. regulate the functions of the body, and Cure Sick Headaches. Of all Chemists, Ac., in 13id. A 2/9 boxes, or direct from KERNICK & SON (Limited), DRUGGISTS. 85, BRIDGE-STREET, CARDIFF. BEECHAM'S ,< PILLS CUBE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS. CONSTIPATION, SICK HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. B E E C H A M 8 p I L L S REMOVE WIND and PAINS in the STOMACH, A-ROTME SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS, ENSURE PBOPBR ASSIMILATION of POOD, STRENGTHEN the STOMACH- JG ELTCLEI A M'S P ILL S MAKE you LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, and KEEP WELL. BEMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES on the SKIN.. IY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. B E E C H A M'S p I L L 8 PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY, ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, in their action. REMOVE the result of OVETl-INDULQENCE. CURE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. I ,gEECH A M'S p I L L S Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FEMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM. BEECHAM'S PILLS have stood the test of over 50 years without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. B E E C H A M'S pILLS. MONEY TO LEND. rTUIE CHARING CROSS BANK. JL Established 1870. il9 & 120, nisloptsg.t?-?-t. Within" E.C., ud ") LondOIL 28, Bedford-street, Chaiing Crew W.C.. 5 Londœ. Assets £ 512.475 0 « Liabilities £ 209,475 0 0 Capital and ReeatTe ;CW,MO 0 0 LOANS ot LSO tc £ 2,000 granted at a few hMM' J[? motiee, :n twn 0/ country, male or female, on mortgage of furniture, farm and trade utock, plant, crops, &c.. without removal, and to assist persons into business. Also cc deeds, policies, and reversioas. Dis- tance no sbject. Etsy payments, fpcciai facilities to ill requiring banking accounts. Deposits of £10 and upwards received as under:- 5 p.c. per an., subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal. 6 P.c. ptr an., subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal. 7 p.c. per an., subject to 12 months' notice of withdrawal. Special terms for louger periods. Interest paid quar- tern. Write or call for prospectus. The Terminal Deposit Beads pay nearly 9 per cunt., 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 ci:. Re-payment scale includes principal and interest, add may be arranged to suit borrower. £5 re-payable 3/- weekly or 141- monthly. £10 „ 5/- or 20/- £15 or £ 20 10/- or 40i- L50 to L500 on Special Terms. Apply-The Swansea Finance Co. (Limited), 1Z. TaiT-embaufcnient, Penarth-road, Cardiff. and 16; Goat-street, Swansea. e4 £ 31p20 T^MS FROM. £ 20 to £ 3,C00 ADVANCED AT SHORT NOTICE On Approvtd Note of Hand,. Personal, or Other Securities. Charges arranged beforob Transactions are Completed, Mortgages on Property Effected at Current Rates of Interest. Tourists' and Season Tickets Purchased and Arranged for Clients on the Payment Principle. Money Advanced on Second Mortgages. Apply I. W. LLOYD, Manager, FIELDINGS (LTD.), HAYES-BUILDINGS, THE HAYES, 8933 CARDIFF. THE old-established Provincial Uftion Bank con- tinues to lend immense sums daily, frum Rio to L5,000, on notet of hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Easy instalments. Special rates, for short peiiods. 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 onee with cash.—Call or write (in confidence) to Manager, Stanley Dowding, 1, Queen-square, Bristol. ( <10094 -_H .U-n__ l!MS et J;OO igid Uy.u'U Advanced on Ifofigzg, O «*■ qt"4t!l 1)1..d osej;. 10.or l?'? yean"'artj.>lI- Urs ,¡f '('vwkins and r«i.|>i?r. MurtKi«e h",k, b'-f itivV/iili ?j IVW? PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:— ONCIC. THREK SIX ONCJ1:. TlilBS. TUUtS. 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 o 2 TTTT COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in the WESTERN MAIL 11 and "EVENING EXPRESS WORDS. ONCB. THRRK SIX TIMKS. TIMES. S. D. S. D. s. D. 12 or less. 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 o 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 4 0  i. ?hextril 70 4 0 8 1 0 wor I. ¡ In all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. SCHOLASTIC. SPANISH.—Students rapidly prepared by native Spe- C3 ci?tist.—T. A. Biogg and Co., Cardiff School of Commerce. 44, Charles-street. n elllp26 WANTED, infants' certificated Mistress for Llan- TT debie National School.—Apply, stating salary, Vicar, Iandebie. e95p21 SHORTHAND, Bookkeeping, Mathematics, Penman- k3 ship, Languages, Typewriting, &c.; individual instruction.—Cardiff School of Commerce, removed to larger premises, 44, Charles-street. Prospectus, T. A. Blogg and Co. el2p21 LOST AND FOUND. IF J. D. does net c;aJm parcel m d days from 19. Plr- JL mouth-road, Barry Island, it will be sold for expenses. e97p21 PREVENTION Is better than cure. You wiU mot :use your keys if you wear a Key Chain, price 1s.- Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardin. e7836rl HOUSEKEEPERS, &c. AS Working Housekeeper to gentleman or lady, by IA elderly, good plain cook; 3 years' reference.—C 21, Evening Express, Cardiff. el03p23 LADIES' Year Book anl Housekeeper's Diary for 19C3; a systematic method "f keeping household accounts; pric". Is. 6d.-Statior:cry Department, Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. e95S0 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. -n. WANTED immediately, good Housemaid—Apply Miss Jon?s. Westemmoor, Neath. ?114p26 WA TE:Î)'xi::rí-nc("ook-Gel1ërl;-I;-fami¡ÿOf2:=' W16. V,ctoria-road, Pearth. rl02p26 GOOD General; plain cooking; small family.—White- field, 5" Howard-gardens, Newport-road, Cardiff. lo3p26 EXPERIENCED Cook se'ks situation where kitchen- Emaid kept: aged 45; wages, L26 to L30.-Mrs. Coomb, Hardwick Registry, Chepstow. el08p20 WANTED at once, General Servant for housemaid's Wli..rk.-M?s. Illcomer, Penpont, Clydach. elp! -WANTED a G2neral Servant; aged 18; no washing. TT -15, Atb'Tt-roa?. FEnarth. e98p25 w ANTED, an experienced General Servant.-Apply W to John Evans and Co., Drapers, Pontypridd. e62p25 WANTED, Cook-General or General; 3 in family.— W Apply, after 6 p.m., 108, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. e52 p24 PARLOURMAID seeks Situation; tali: good refer- ences: wages, £28-£28.-R.cbins, Kilwendeage%»ark, Boncath R.S.O., South Wales. e94p25 WANTED, Cook-General and HouMCMid-Wattrees.— State age, wages, &c., to Berkeley, Llandri&dod Wells. e87p2 5 WANTED, for near Cardiff, a superior Giii to train W. as cook; housemaid kept; small family; quiet, easy place; fare paid.—Apply B 98, Evening Express, e63p2t G ENERAL wanted -in small family; good references wqwtr«ll:iJ1JAppty;"fev'eiiTllgs, 7, Dogo-streel, Cathe- dral-road, Cardiff. e70p20 WANTED, trustworthy <5irl as Nurse; aged 20.—20, f f OIl.]¡fieH-trcet, Cardiff. eSlp24 W ANTti), good General; fond of children; help giHn-Morris, 248, Newport-road, Cardiff. e50p24 W ANTED, good General Servant for farmhouse; 'f" good milker; small family; good wages.—Mis. Powell. King's-ha1f. St. Bride's Major, Bridgend. egip24 WANTED, a Girl to come to America to a Cardiff family; passage paid; wages, lOdol. per month; plaia cook and laundress; best of references.—Write A. J. Nella, 66, Main-street, Montreal, Canada. e4977p20 HOUSE-Pariourmaid wanted at once. ?tate partiiu- _tt lars Mrs. PnmeU. Oa?ands. Penarth. e4993p21 MRS. Edwards recommends single-handod Housemaid where parlourmaid is kept; wages, £1& to £18.- Pwtlywrach, Cowbridge, Glam. e4989p21 ALL ;itout CooKerj', by Mrs. Isabella &eton; a coï. Alection of practical recipes; 3s. post freo.-Sta- tionery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e9550 MRS. Beeton's Cookery Book, Is. 2d., pœt frce.- ?.L Stationery Department, Western M*H. Ctrd!n. e9560 LAUNDRESSES. WASTED, by experienced laundress. Family's Wash- ing; country.—Chestnuts, Whitchurch-road. e5p21 LAUNDRY.—Wanted at on, good IroncK.—W?ndaor Lauia&y, 256, Cewbridge-road, Cardiff. e67p24 [MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS 'GOOCER'S HllltÙier.-Young Manwtnted?me- Gdiately (outdoors).-Appiy D. Jones, Maerdy, Glam. ell2p26 I MAN and wife, without encumbrance, seek Situation; JML man to look after cattle, horses, or poultry; wife as laundress, general, or cook; live In.-Apply J. Blewett, Post-office, Aberfan, Merthyr Vale, Glam. e96p23 W. ANTED, by respectable woman, Offices to clean, W or take home Washing.-Address B 95, Evening Express, Cardiff. e81p21 P P.IKTERS.-Wanted at once, Improver; Welsh.- Apply E. Lewis, Printer, Treherbert. e34p23 TAILORS and 'Niloreeses wanted.-Hd CuiLE?r, JL Gri&tha and Sons, Commercial-road, Newport. e77p25 DRAPERY—Wanted, experienced young Lady for Dsho,6?room sales; Welsh.—State full particulars Wil- liam Isaac, Draper, Maesteg. e71p24 Ro(-Elty '-Wanted immediately, Improver or Apprentice.—Thomas, Cambrian Stores, White- street. Dowlais. eSlp23 DRAPERY.—Wanted, a thorough, experienced Man Dior dre? department.—Apply E. Fowler, Lion House, Pontypool. e30p23 WANTED, useful Boy; page's duties.—48, New- Vf port-road, Cardiff. e40p23 1NERAL Water Maker required; must be good worker; sober; permanency—Jamee Williams, Narberth. e4G6Op2O ttAPBRY.—Wanted, junior young Men. Also smart Dyouth AppreaUce.-JoDCB and Co., Pontypridd. -u_- e4996p21 rS?OCEBY?-C?paMe Assistant required; Welah?ndts? Gpewable. Also Lad to deliver.-Lloyd, Aberdare. e421 W- ANTEi>Groom:G&r,Ïenér; must understand ?ar? W ten; ride and drive; smart appearance; single; references; coachman kept.-B 41, Evening Expire, Car- diff. e4992p21 G- ROCE R"SuHaulier.-WiIonted, a steady young Man as Under Haulier; must be a careful driver.— State age, wage, with last reference, Daniel; Pontypool. e4996p21 TnrjrANTED. respectable Lada te sell the "Evening VV Eipxess" nightly.—Apply to Manager, Ersniug Express Office, High-street, Newport. el0220 WANTED, Farm Labourer; must be sober, good Vy general hand; married or single.-B 70, Evening Express, Cardiff. e46p24 SANITARY Inspectorships, Lloo to £ 360.—Sevpral hundred vacancies annually: postal lessons now commencing for Cardiff examination (July); experience unnecessary; 300 successful Candidates.—Mushens, Science Teacher, Sunderland. 611047 DRAPERY.—Wanted at once, an experienced young DMan; must be good window dresser; outdocrs.- Apply, stating full particulars in first letter, to Lewis Lloyd, Pontypridd. e32p23 W ANTED, 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 T-RUS'TWORTHY Man, of 2?tive habits (aged 25 to 40) hI wanted to take up responsible and remunerative outdoor position, part time.-Write, in first Instance, stating age, occupation, Ac., C 3, Evening Express. Car- ant. e89p25 T IN-Plate Liner and Packer seeks employinent.-Tin- J_ liner, Evening Express, Swansea. e76p25 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DRESSMAKING.—Wanted at once, few experienced DBodlee Hands.-Apply, with full particulars, to Lewis Lloyd. Pontypridd. e33p23 DRESSMAKERS.—Wanted, stylish young lady as j_? Second Hand.—Apply, giving full particulars as to experience, ape, salary, references, enclose photo, to E. Hughes. London House, Bridgend. f>62p20 DRESSMAKING.—Wanted, an experienced Skirt Hand.tate IOg ?-xp-r nm and salary to John Evans and Co.. litapesrs. Politypridd, eíllp2!i nkBHHMAICl>i«i. AWM'fUtK'M and In,- If lirnvw*. K. i trOJhJie, inii.H.M Cardiff. | I -1/tJ1;J' CLERKS, MANAGERS, &0. WANTED immediately, in a small coiltery, a com- 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 offsred either sex who can write.-Send addressed envelope F. Lewis (Dept. C.), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don, W. ell094 I Daily.—Easy evening employment anywhere offered anybody who writes legibly.—For terms send addressed envelope North (Dept. 8E), 6, York-buildings, Adelphi, London. e4987p21 TYPEWRITING.—Vacancy for Pupil; moderate fee.-I TApply Managerss. Typewriting Department, Wes- tern Mail Limited, Cardiff. ell077 OFFICE Boy wantd; aged about 15; saonhand and ty?xwriting an advantage. Apply, in own wrltmg, 17, qtay-street, Cardiff. e41p24 WANTED, a smart Junior Clerk, about 16, for order r" office, brewers and wine and spirit merchants.— Apply. stating age, wages, and experience, to B 86, Evening Express, Cardiff. e67p24 £ 3 Weekly.—Persons wanted everywhere for address- ing circulars.-Send addressed envelope for proposal, Manager 8B, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e4985p21 TRAVELLERS, AGENTS, &c AGENTS wanted, whole or leisure time; the work Alo well paid and entails no outlay; par.ïculars will be sent on application.—Address C 25, Evening Express, Cardiff. ell091 WINE and Spirits.-Young Man wishes an engage- ment to a good firm; to represent South Wales; good references and security.—B 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. eSOp24 APARTMENTS. To let. Residential Rooms, Charles-street; low rental.-B 48, Evening Express, Cardiff. el3p21 SUPERIOR Apartments, about the end of February, to let.-64, Richmond-road. e65p24. COMFORTABLE, Furnished Bedroom to let; lady or gentlernan.-Apply 9, Hamilton-street. elDp2l J|P /U{O.NTT Bedroom and Sitting-room to let; near Roath -L' Park; every convenience; good ooo?ing; close to cars.-Apply to A 65, Evening Express, Cardiff. eeglDZ6 PREMISES. "1.f'ESSRb. S. BERN AND PERTWEE, lV.L AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold soo Western Mail" daily. Printed Register free. Offices, e. St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. TO let, fcrood Dwelling-house, No. 3, Dudley-place, Stuart-street, Docks, Cardiff. el05p26 TO let, Chatsworth Villa, Conway-road; 3 reception Ti,id 6 bedroom.?.-Apply to 1. Herne, Suffolk House, Llandaff-road. e6:5p24 QUEEN-street, Cardiff.—Shop and Basement to let, lese, rent on application.-Gotwaltz and Perry, 11, High-street, Cardiff. e49u3 GOOD, large Dweliing-House to let; 8 room.-21, Patrick-street, Docks, Cardiff. e55p24 rpo let. Sunny Bank, Court House-street, Pontypridd; X desirable residence, standing in own grounds; close T. V. R and Barry Railway Station.—E. Lloyd, Bryn Gelu, Llaitwit Major. e59p24 H'- OUSE Rent Saved.—If you pay rent you are wast- ingyour 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, Brushfield-street, London, E.C. e11092 SOLICITORS and Owners having Property to 8ell or let should forward particulars to the Cardiff and Western Counties Register, published by R. Penrose Kernick, House and Estate, Agent, &c., Edgcumbe- chambers, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. Insertion frue. elloeb WANTED, Furnished Holise Cardiff or neighbour- Whood, fir 6 to 12 months, with 3 reception, 5 bed rooms; garden preferred.—Write full particulars to C 6, Evening Express, Cardiff. 6901325 TO let, 7, Northeot?,street.-For particulan apply 4, TGordon-road, Cardiff. el5p23 TO let, 252, Newport-road, March 25.—Apply, even- Ting, 8, Howard-terrace, Cardiff. eS8p24 rpiO be let or sold, llebblc House, Old Catdoxton Village, TBarry stacding in own ground; containing drawing, dining, breakfMt, and smoke rooms on grlz.d floor; eight bedrooms; bath, with w.c.; lumber-room; washlAuses and outhouses; basement; 2-stall stable; coachhouse and saddleroom; orchard; moderate rent.- Apply Mr. Phillip E. Hill, Surveyor, 23, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. ell076 ABERG AVENNŸExcellent Building Sites for dis- posal on cash t"rms or deferred payments.—Tom- kins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavenny. "4];1N ABERGAVENNY.—A few choice Residential Proper- ties, with immediate possession.—Particulars from Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavenny. e43p24 ABERGAVENNY.—Select list of furnished and un- Afurn'?,-Iied Residencs sent on receipt of require- ments.—Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Aberga- venny. e42p24 TO let, 32, Gough-street; rent, 8s.—Apply 27, i.ve- TIOCk-.qtrect, Temperance-town, Cardiff. e4995p21 17V>R sale, House; sunny side Cathedral-road; low ground rent; latest improvements; first-class builder.-B 51, Evening Express, Cardiff. e9p21 42, Richmond-road (near Taff and Rhymney Stations) for sale or to let; 3 reception, 6 bed rooms; good offices; cellars; greenhouse; garden.—Apply on the premises. ellpEl TO let, large Yard (measurement about 1,000 square Tyards). Sheds, Stables, Workshops, Dwelling-house; suit manufacturer.—2, Coburn-street. Cardiff. e2p21 rpHE Law of Landlord &W Tenant; la. 2d., post free. X —Stationery Department, W-tem Mail, Cudilr. rpo let" the 1st of May next, 1 large House, with shop Tand warehouse; outdoor buildings; orchard, and plot of land, &c.; within 3 miles of the supposed Lon- don water scheme.-Apply Evan Powell, Upper Shop, Newbridge-on-Wye, Radnorshire. e4861 p21 17, Pembroke-terrace, Cardiff; central for business or warehouse purposes.—Boyle and Co. e4889p21 EWPORT.-Good Bultes of OMces to let in Western M&il-cba-bers. 22, Hich-straot.-Full particulars on application to Local Manager. on the premises. el0686 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. PLUMBING and Gasfitting.—Old-established Business for immediate disposal in one of the most thriving towns in South Wales; stock at valuation.—B 90, Even- ing Express, Cardiff. e72p25 T~ O sell or let, Coach, NV)wel?.igi t, and General TSmith's Buinuess in South Wales; well estabii8hed; doing regular trade; plant, machinery at valuation.- Apply B 59, Evening Express, Cardiff. e29p25 AKEB'S Business for disposal; best eoutery dis- Btriet; 12 sacks weekly; retail price, Sid.; cake and smalls; present owner's hands ten Years. -Apply A 77, Evening Express, CardW. e4898 PUBLIC HOUSES. WESTON-super-Mare.—Fully licensed House; 1ft W good position, and well fitted; weekly takings, £30 to £40; very moderate ingoing.-Particulars of Mas- ters and Moon, Weston-super-Mare. el8p23 100.—Smart Beerhoom thorough order; High-street; busy town; same tenant years; takings approach £15weeldy.-Hman, Valuer, Newport. £ 200.—Fully ÜœIlse<CHouse;2 refreshment bars; faces station; close promenade; lovely resort; much frequented by Welsh people.-Hillman. el7p23 F- ULLY licensed House,: E«ar Abergavenny Castle; ingoing £75.-Tomktns and Capper, Abergavenny. e93p28 Tf ALLKTTS Licensed 'VictuaUees Trade bwk, l~P 8bowin takings and ?xwnws (or 3 yeam; 18.. post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Car- diff. e1808d LAND AND FARMS. -G- L YNBEDD-Farnî;-Crynälit;-Neatii-=1-¡' let, Lady GDay next this desirable Farm of 373 acres.-Apply W. J. Rees, Swansea. e75p25 C" OEDYGLYN Farm, near Crynant, Neath.—To let, Lady Day next, this desirable Farm of 150 acres.- W. J. Rees, Swansea. e74p25 FARM of 156 acres; suitable house and building; Fpart land arable; rest chiefly puhre.-Atkins, Land Agent, Newport. e4969p20 SPORTING. DWARDS] 64, Comw,?-W-str"t, Newport7 for EAthietic, Fishing, and Shooting Goods. e47p25 GUNS.—12 bore Damascus barrca, nammerhss GUR Gwitii Greenr" cross-bolt, L7 7% splendid value; wa.rranted.ChaIIle, e10642 ARTRIDGES.—Smokeless Cartridges, special line, 6s. 6d. 100.-Chambers, Gunmu. Oirdiff, Bristol, and ShøptOD Mallet. Nat. Tel., 01. e10642 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, <&e. TWO high-stepping Cobs; 14 hands; 6 and 7 years Told; warranted sound; quiet to ride and drive; prices, £2;8 and £18, Also pleasure Traps, with rubber tyres, and Harnees to suit same if required.—Apply Cro",Inu, Canton. Cardiff. e38p23 WANTED, brown bay Cob; 15 hands; sound; quiet Win harness, and free action. pace, quality.—Alpha, Pople's Library, We?gton-suWr-Mare. e84p25 COAL FOR SALE. PARK Coal Co., agents for North's Bed Ash Coals, Salisbury-road, Cardiff; Wyndham Red Ash, dur- able and clean; Maesteg Deep," double-screened and economical; Maesteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for takers. Nat Tel. 569. Established 1885. D. Beynon, Manager. el0919 COALS per ton foe cash on delivery.—Our Special Large at 21s. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanli- ness; Red Ash large, 17s.: Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 158.; other qualities at proportionate prices; please send postcard.—Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, S.R., Crwys Bridge, Cardiff Estd. 1075. el0391 COALS.—6 guaranteed good House COa.18.-Doubl- C scr"Df:d IDterna.t, 22/9; econdi. 22/ SelMted I.arie. 20/ Forest Gobbles, 19í-; Large Red Ash, 18/ Ranye Nuts, 17 vor to cash delivered. OMSK Nutti, FfairUiU Nuts, 'atie. Siaailf. No Travellers or Ageiit. kept. Send IHI!\t-<;&"i dlHCL Public weight. Prompt tlelivory, TdlepilOOJ.I> íJIW4- ftlKl C-oal iV) oyiwsit# I the worktiou". UaBtuSH eJWllI MUSICAL. COLUMBIA Graphophos and Rerds.-Ins¡rectioD  invited.—96, St. Mary-street, CardMf. fALKING Machines from 58. 6d.; Records from A. Is. each at 96, St. Mary-street. C OLUMBIA Remds (ganuine)- from Is. 3d. each; thousands in stock at 96, St. Mary-street. IIZ F,P,ORDS to fit all kinds of talking machines; large JUt choice at 96, St. Marv-strftt. COLUMBIA gold moulded, extra loud Records, now Is. 3d. each at 96, St. Mary-street. DISC Records fOr Graphophone or Gramophone, now D2s. each at 96, St. Mary-street. EPAIRS to all kings of talking machines promptly executed at 96, St. Mary-street. RECORDS exchanged, old oaes for new, at reasonable JH/ rates,-96, St. Marryy- Itt.* COLUMBIA Grapbopho U and 6 Records for Ms., special, at 86, St. M -,treet. T ALKING Machine and records, Us. only; special cheap line at 96, St. Mary-street. EDISON Phonographs atjt-Records at lowest prices at Egg, St. Mary-street. jfc TALKING Machine Ag cy. (Ltd.), 96, St. Mary- Tstreet, CardiC, are largest dealers in Vales. eU046 BECHSTBIN Boqdoir Grand, in Italian burr wainut Bease; equal to new; 120 guineas, reduced to £ 75 cash.-Newman and SODS, Commercial-street, Newport. ?OLLABDandCoUard ?)UdoirUprightGrand, KJ Italian walnut; quite-niar; 68 giiin s, reduced to £44 cash.—Newman and Sonommercixst., Newport. /"BOLLARD and Collard Sun Cottage; in very Vy handsome Italian waleujt case, massive panels; 85 guineas, reduced to £52 1. h.-Newman and Sons, Commercial-street, Newp BECKSTEIN Concert G ad Pianoforte; a great bar- Bgain; nearly new; Iy u3ed for concerts; list price 2CO gulns. cash ice £120; ebonised case.— Newman and Sons, Qiieenmreet, Cardiff. BECHSTEIN PianofovtJ Class V., in blackwood; Bli6t prico 58 guineas; Ii hired for a short time: cash price £ 40.—Newman d Sons, Queen-st., Cardiff. IRKMAN Walnut Pi forte: im? splendid condi- Ktion;, price 68 guin special cash sale price ?25 ICS.—Newman and So 194, Queen-street, Cardiff. OLYPHONK—Agrea t fcargalnT in walnut with 12 tunes, penny-in-thÑlot; price 16 guineas. will take £8 cash.Newman êw.d Sons, 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. el6069 I DALE, Forty, and Co.'s, Speclailtim in full CMMpMt, Dit-)n framed Pianofortes. "/COLLEGE" Model; C16 16* (class A) MUd ? Tndantwood CMt. J "V~10LLEGt; Moiel; c4h, £ 1818e.; (classB) solid walnatwcod cua. | "EDUCATIONAL" 11 cash, t22 IPs.; handsome Ti walnutw-jod case. I "TNFLEXIELE" Model cash, ?22 Me.; full size, JL upnght piano; *a stringing. "TRONCLAD" MOQel; M? £ 26; am&U up.-4ht grand X overstrung. ;;LISZT'MOdëi;ca81iP¡-10a.; ma?nUtcent value; I i overstrung. "T7"A1SER" Model; cartj £ 42; a full upright concert iV grand. ALT- ab,3,?e lwl? can Se had on our Bire Purchase AS ? stem for a ?..Il si^a monthly. Call and inspect above specialities if seek' a gcod and reliable Piano at a moderate cost. I DALE, Forty, and Cc?Piano and Org?n Merchants, DRig?-str?et and Ca<t<? Arcade, Card;g. tiM96 A genuine Phonograph o to every ;mrchuer of 8 AP, C. Records ?at t 1 M. each.-Martyn Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. el9854 TWELVE shillings will secure you genuine Phonograph ard 3 RecordsMaThomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. eloSS4 FBEK Phonographs mbe ??ma and heard at 104, FCastl?-road. Cardiff, fe days on)y. eIO654 R ECORDS for all mach liS from 10s. 6d. per dozen.— H Martyn Thomas, 104. Castle-road, Cardiff. eaOB54 A supply of Records frv^wlth Colombia Graphephone. -Martyr, ThAaE. Castle-road, Cardiff. el0854 MARTYN Thomas, Piwo and Organ Dealer, 104 Castle-road, Cardiff, jJ1 give away absolutely tree for 10 days only a genui A Phonograph to every pur- chaser gf 8 P. C. Records t Is. 6d. each. el0854 PIANO fcr lis. 6d.Th4" amount paid monthly Iter a limited period will se re the pesseesion of a really useful Instrument, with all modern improvements. Thousands of homes hav« been rendered happy since the introduction of the Hiie System, 40 years ago. Price list and full particulars ffte OR application:- THOMPSON and Stxe?u (Limited), Central Piano- Tforte Warehouse, 24, QUCen-$tTeet, Cardiff, 6r'from any of their branch estafclishmeatc—32, C"tle-street, Swansea; 23, eoeyciai. -Newport; 1, Wyndham- street, Bridgend; 29, if?;ria-street, Merthyr; 146, Westgat?-street, GlOUCetl 60, Stepney-gtreet, Haz- elly; 100, ?e street. PontTprMd; 45, 1),Iaeelyn-r"d, Penygralg, and 142. Newffnndland-TOad. Bristol. P. IANO for Twenty-on«^Bhillings.—This amount paid I monthly for a limited period will secure the pos- sesion of a Piano by Croard and Collard, Brinstnead, Keumayer, Kaps; Illustrated catalogues and full particulars free on application.— Thompson and Sbackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, (lastle-street, Swansea; 60, Stepney-street, Llanelly, Ac., &0. PIANO, £ 20, second-hand; returned from hire; In J. grand condition; by excellent maker; worth double; with all modern improvements; a decided bar- gain. Full description on application, with list of 12 others equally cheep.-Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24. Queen-street, Cardiff, tc.. tee. e9701 F.URNITURE. BEVAN and Co.'s special bargains Mr.cMh.—C?u'din', J3 Swansea, PontyprMd? Newport. PODtYPOO:. BEVAN and Co. for handBome Tapestry Carpets, B',ordered and ready for )4ying, from lle. 114. BEVAN and Co. for t'?n? pattenM aBdeuellent Bvalue in Floorcloth and LtMttum. BEVAN and Co. for Cupets *nd Iloanbrup of every Bde-cr;ption at lpivest prioei. BEVAN and Co. for mv=ive boa Bedsteads, 2:n Bplll3rs, from 91 Us. S& -DEVAN' and Co. for sptendm aead Md fact A?-bram BBedsteade6 from Z4 4?. BEVAN and Go. for best T?tue in Wire-woven Mat- Btresees, fUU-liud, from 7s. lid. BEVAN and Cc. for fui?st?ed ,<twe make Feather BBods, good linen ticks, from ?. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for haiuieome Walnut Sideboards, Wplate glass backs, from £3 19w. M. BEVAN aDd Co. for Immense "I*L-tion Walnut and Both- Ovt=,aiitels, So. 114. to 10 tineas. T)EVAjf?nd??7?or?pMuJ??droom??!ites, chest, _D g?as, mtrMe otaod, c¡rs. Ac., £3 Us. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for tM?d value Satin Walnut Bed- Bre,om Suites. from ?O to 26 g\ljn, BE V AN and Co. for OhippeQdals sad other Cabinet* and Sideboards; great variety. BEVAN and Co. for "meneu. Ort" eTm 1Asn-  ment WMraet?d M Jean, frsm S7 17* 6d. STAJf and Go. for F?nofortM, feU compa., haad? some walnut oa_, from £ 15 15s. BEVAN- and Co. fM handsome S"distag S?l-tw, B grand pxtterm, tM?n 8 to ? f?MM. BEVAN and Co. fur the celebrated Empress Piano, a j) !B?Btftc<nt i1lIlti. BEVAN and Co. for reaHy?eauUfurSuitM in a?ure< J) sUk. from 12 ruiv?m to 25 ¡ui. BEVAN and Co. tor the King of all Pianos; see it J) before buying elsewhere; 40 guineas. eldm B EVAN and Co. (Ltd.), Largest Fimiisher^ Cardiff, Swansea. Pontypridd. Newport, and Poatypool. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. \TEW TroUey, light 4-wheel Wagon, Cranks, Butcher Cart, Dogc&rt.—Let?eby, 105, Broadway, Cardiff. e5000p21  with po!e and shafts, in WAGONETTE, with jx>le ?:id shafts, in. good order Wior sale. cheap; seat 6 inside.—Hibbert, Castle- street, Cardiff. e66p24 RING Up 3x1 Nat. Telephone if you want Harnees, Saddles, Bridles, and Saddlery Goods. List tree. RING Up 3x1 for Bags, Trunks, Portmanteaux. Repairs in all departments. Price list free. RING Up 3x1 for Bargains. Our Clearance Stock _[\; Sale is now on; send for Uliiferatad price list. RING C Up 3x1. and we en,wwply ym1 with any arti le in the tr?de-, ?ctu&l makers. elmll RING Up 3xlit .wi1l y you. Our iiwrne-w i?ii RSadd3?ery is a ciaw by itself; immense stock. RING Up 3xi:aëJ-dehom ah parts.— R Steward's HajBMS & Bag F&ct?ry, Wood-et., Cardiff. T- RREjfroughaQIl! in exetUentcondition; 3 TWagonettes; headed Wagonette, by FutIeM. Bath, as good as new; Landau, Buitabl# for posting; Liver- pool Gig. Tudor Gig, Surrey Carts, Rustic and Governess Car.-Lewis, Carriage Bunder. Clare-road, Cardiff. tilIC39 OVER 70 Vans, Wagow, Trollies, Carts, &c., T? 0 every purpose, at J. Konman't Cart and Van shewrooma.-ls Market-road. Canton. Cardiff. el07 £ l DOMESTIC ARTICLES. NOW we shan't be long getting our family washing done, because we use one of Spenoer's Wringing a.nd Mangling Machines.—Spencer's Baby Carriage Warehouse, St. John's-square, Cardiff. Send post-card for price list. 611012-1 SHELF Ftper.—lZ yiF& ot Mtietie Paper for the «hoc- QO Mtion of sheheø, dressers, &c.; easily Axed with brass nails supplied with every box; price, 6d. complete. —Stationary Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e#S50 /CONSULT me for all you want to know." 0 bcok that every ftmUy needs; 2s. 9d., poet free. -Stationery Department,. Western Mail, Cardiff. MEDICAL REMEDIES. DR. Evans's Magic Femoids cure~5e»daches, Flush- ings, Bloodlessness, and all Female Ailments quickly and sofeiv.-Sold at Duck's Ditig Stores and all chemists everywhere, 2s. ad. and 4s. 6d. boxes; sample, Is. lid. Post free from Evans's Drug Stores, Cornwall- street, Cardifl. e23p23 ERCULOIDS! Hareuloids!! for mental depression, nerve weakness, impaired vitality, or brain fag induced by business pressure, worry, or other causes are most efficient; sa.mpte. box,with directions, ld., or full course 2s. 9d.—May be obtained of the following Chemists:—Cardiff: Greaves, Canton; Williams, James- street; Jabez Jones, Roath; Edwards, Maokintosh- place. Pontypridd: Davles, Arcade. Aberdare: Harries. Merthyr: Llewellyn. Port Talbot: LonsJuck. Neath: I Isaac. Swansea: John Davies, High-street. Or of the Sole British Agents, Kernick and Son (Limited), 85, Bridge-street. Cardiff. el0119 remedy for little aches and bigger ills. Diirturbaifcws Aof Ike df¡;tiY8 o?aM, nead.'ø, Mn?ache, and bile quickly disappear _nIT a dQI& or two of Kernick'* VRectabie PtHB. KjSRN 1CK S P&!< are unique and tUiia" t sk,? L- QU,r m..dkjn.iÜh. liy MI chwuiots, "?.. i-tJ, aud 2s. "u. prr b<?T, or of Kerni. and ?••»! ?u, Bridge L!.rditf. el Oily BICYCLES, &c. GENT'S Pneumatic for sale; good condition; £ 3 10s. —Apply 3, James-street, Cardiff. el01p23 GOOD second-hand Bicycle for sale, or make ex- Gehange.-Whitefield, 113, Bute Docks. el04p26  James Cycle, i"8 or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 A rim brakes or option back pedalMng, hub brake, plated rims, g rollev chain, for L10 10s. cash, or 20s. monthly; 2 speed gear fitted 30s. extra; other Models at 112 and 15 guineas. These cycles are built by a firm of 25 years' experience, and both racers and roadsters are 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, 13S, Castle-road, Cardiff. ellOTl AN Excelsior Cycle, by Bayliss Thomas, Coventry, Alad3-' 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, mudguard?, steering lock, roller chain, for £ 8 8s. cash or 16s. 8jd. monthly. This is the best working1 man's machine made, and is fully guaranteed.- Catalogues and order forms from the Excelsior Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. e11071 A- few shop-soiled and second-hand lady's and gent's Cycles for disposal at very low rates to clear; cash or monthly payments. Repairs executed to all makes f Cycles at lowest ratee; largest stock of accessories kept in South Wales. Send your inquiries; prompt attention guaranteed.-Address 138, Castle-road Cardiff. e11071 ELECTRO Plating, Enamelling, Lining, and Over- hauling. Don't wait until the 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. ell036 T?TORTON'S Cyets Depot, 126, QueeD-stt, Cardin.— 1902 new Cycles to clear at great reduction for cash to make room for 1903 stock. All high grade and guaranteed. See following advertisements:— NORTON'S.—Gent's or Lady's Special Humber free wheel cycles; plated rims; beautifully enamelled and lined; usual cash price C12 12s.; price, £11 7s. 6d., and all accessories included. N°:RTON's.-Gent'¡¡ cross-frame free wheel Humber; ,h,,Tl Beeston make; ?16 1&. machine for ?E15 NORToN,¡,LadY's Featherweight Humber; freë wheel; Beeston make; £ 16 16s. for E15. NORTON'S.—Humber Special Road Racer; 26in. frame; ;Ell lis. cycle for £10. N ORTON'S.-Robart free wheel Cycle; L10 10s. for FB 15s.; fine value. NORTON'S.—Beeston's HumhRacer; £20 for r?_ci5_ NORTON'S.—Lady's Raglan, fixed wheel; £9 951 i? ? eyele for ?7 15s. NORTON'S.—Triumph Road Racer, Clipper tyiw; £10 10s. cycle for £9. N'ÕR'fO-s-:=Gei;t'š- Road Eacer; compon S, fit- tings, plated rims; open-sided Dunlop tyres; fast machine; £10 10s. for £9 7s. 6d. NORTON'S.— £ 12 12s. Cycle, free wheel, built of NTriuinph fittings, ?9 ?s. "VfOKTON'S.—Gent's free wheel Raglan; £ 12 12sT Cycle for £10 10s. REMEMBER! the above Bargains at Norton ??Cyc)e PU Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. ell075 JUVENILE Cycl?s.-We tIp all sizes o! the Raglan Juvenile Cycles in stcek. 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 Enfields, Triumphs, Raglans, Singers, Wearwells, 4c. New catalogues now ready, and sent post free. We have a few 190s! shop-soiled Cycles at special price-. HUMBER Motor Cycle; perfect condition; only JLL riddeii a few times; JE45, for jE55 cash.—Norton's. _• elowo REPAIRS if sent to MMris Bros., Cycle and Motor JH? Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, an dre-plate for 25s. if setn a tonce. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' prices. el547 <U ——»—wm*mi .11 MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES. EXCELSIOR Motor Cycles, world-famed for speed JLJ and hill climbing; winnell of all the principal con- i tests; hold world's records; the most reliable motor cycle made; in 2, 2j, and 2i brake horse-power; spray or surface carburettor, valve lifter, rim brakes, and all latest improvements; prices from £ 45; comparison tests invited.-Catalogues and booklets from Excelsior Depot, 138, Castle-road. Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 335. ell070 CLEME:ÑT-Jllma9'8M:otõr (.ycleši)y Jame; Cycle Co.: weight about 70)b., 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, 2i h.p. ditto, ESO. Lisits on application.-The James Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 395. ell070 SEVERAL Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles for dis- posal; 2i and 3 h.p.; in nearly new condition; by Perry and Co. (Ltd.), Birmingnam; excellent hill climbers; Bowden lifters, fpare tanks, band brakes, prappler tyres, De Dion carburettors, celluloid accumu- lators; guaranteed in perfect working order; from £:>5 Mcli; cost double; trial allowed to intending purchaser great bargains; motor castings and complete engines and spare parts in stock; plugs; volt-metres, valves, springs, washers, contact screws, and blades, &c., of all makes. Petrol, ire. Repairs executed. Any make Car or Cycle supplied at lowest prices.—Inquiries Motor Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat Telephone, 395. ell070 WORKS OF ART AND CURIOS GEORGE. Pearce, Fine Art and Antique Dealer, 115, Gllt, Quoen-Btre?., Cardg.  Pearce is open to bsy antique furniture, com<M Go cupbœrds" old china? oK cAWured engravings. DO not fail to look through the collection of Paint- ings and Drawing by ancient snd modern masters. "pianMATES given for all jjinds of Picture Framing. FR sale, Secretaire Bookcase; Oak and Mahogany Bureaus. Grandfather's Clocks, *6. GILDING done at private "residences without removal by experienced workmen; distance no object. Ijf you wan; antique furniture Renovated send post- I. card to George Pearce. 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and looking-glass frames Be-gilded equal to new; estimates free on application. OLD oil paintings Lined and Restored. IF you want Swansea and Nantgarw China go to .L George Pearce, 115, Queon-street, Cardiff. PIGEONS, POULTRY. GOLDFINCH Mule (1st, special), 9s.; Muling Gold- finch. 5s.-0wen, Bloom-Street, Canion. el27p24 100 grand March-hztchcd Pullets, 2s. 8d;"all layers; car- J. riage paid 30, or take £6 10t. for 50. Also 50 grand laying 1901 Pullets, 2s..3d. each; take C5 10s. for lot; grand, healthy birds.—Poultry Yards, Stocksmoar. Hud- dorsfield. ell5p26 MACHINERY, TOOLS, &c. Anew 6ft. Mortar Mill for sale; would take old mill part exchange.—Atlantic Engineering Works, New- port. el06p26 MISCELLANEOUS. s.-I THEATRICAL 8tores, 85, Lower Oxford-street, Swan- ?. sea, supply Dressee for ??-ooessions, &c. e88p25 YOUR Future Intended's Photograph, 14 stamps.- JL Anderson, 84, St. Paul's-toad, Tottenham, London. e56p24 ADAME Proctor gives Delineations from hana, head, photo.—17, Wharton-street, Cardiff. el0995 ARTIFICIAL Legs, Hands, Eye& TnMMe. Le? ]Fz?, A. Crutchæ. Belb, ChildnD'. Rubbsr Trusses, ElMtic Stockings, ftc; repairs or re-oovering dene; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.-Note only addresses, Allen Pearce, 7, Charles-street,. Cardiff, and Broadmead, Bris- tol. C1087?. 8your Watch Wrong? The best and cheapest shop j. in Cardiff for the. repair of watches of every description (English or Foreign) is 38. Castle Arca4e I (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for ten years with Mr. Spirldion). Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaire4. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. 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THE SILKEN REIN, By NAT GOULD, Author of "The Double Event," II Settling Day," "In Royal Colours," &c., &c. I The true way a horse should be held fast in his running." j.. This should be done as if you had a silken rein as fine as a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it.SAM CHIFNEY. I CHAPTER I. I His Deformity. I "Humpy! Humpy! Humpty Dumpty had a great fall." How thoughtlessly cruel lads are. "Humpy. Humpy." "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 cowards," came in ringing tones from a fine, well-built yoxcth, as he cantered on a smart cob. I 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 oould be crammed into the whole of their I 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 4S the poles, but the lads had been friends from their earliest years. Eddie St. Ann was the son of Richard St. Ann, of Glademere 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 be 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 fine library. Eddie St. Ann was allowed to live his life according to his inclinations. He had 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 =i:,r?? 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, except the love of books; but, whereas the owner of Glademere was seldom attracted by outdoor i sports, the tutor revelled in them. In this he resembled his pupil, who was never happier than when careering about 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-! ship existing between Willie Newhouse and 4ddie St. Ann struck him as incongruous, and he debated whether it ought not to be stopped. He was, however, a man who con- j siderad well before taking action or making a decided move. He watched the two lads, and came to the conclusion thai nothing but 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 his pupil which stood him in excellent stead. As for Richard St. Ann, he was amused at hie boy's partiality for the eon of his game- keeper. He did not understand the finer feelinge 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 safe 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 eon taking a, mean advantage of his position," said: "There was nothing mean about it. Youir son was in fault, and deserved all he got- and more." "Oh, that's your opinion, is it? Perhaps you'd like to back it up with your ftstÛ" 'If you wish it," wae the calm rejoinder, which had the usual effect upon such men. Between Eddie St. Ann and his tutor a warm friendship existed, and the boy hid 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. "I cannot understand why our tastes are so different," said his father. "You do not care at all for books; I love them." '1 am putting together quite a fine library." replied Eddie, laughing. "You* will be sur- prised 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 oolleotion be?" "In my room," replied Eddie. "Come 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- cellaneoue collection that would have delighted the heart of a sporting bachelor. Mr. St. Ann seldom entered it, but on this oc-caaiow he Icoked around with considerable curiosity and some interest. Even his stern features relaxed as he saw the litAer about-flabing rude, gmts, rktiiug wbipa. dog .chains^cuiU '«N,ii»rs, bokiri# «rk>vea, x a lIf8w'l) IIJ ""111.11 patent t.UJldl intf' hall. 'Ii. expanders, Indian clubfl and dumb-bells, how many pairs of boots he did not stop to count. Two fox terriers and an Irish terrier growled at him as an intruder. "There are the books," said Eddie, pointing to several open shelves. His father went a-cross 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 some1 day take to racing- what a calamity that would be! "Should you prohibit it, father?" The question was asked anxiously, but 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 some in- fluence," he replied. "And cannot I combine the two?" asked his son. It is possible. Many men do it, but to my I mind the two things do not harmonise." Wbat do yon think of my den?" asked Eddie. Mr. St. Ann shrugged his shoulders, as he I 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 aa 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; I 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 occurred outside the village school. Eddie St. Ann did not remount his cob, but walked alongside his mnall companion, with the bridle slung over his arm. "Would you like a ride?" ke asked. It 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 sweh a fright on a pony." 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 best place for you." I'm fond of riding," said Willie, but I hate being made fan of." Let me catck anyone making fun of yon," said Eddie. They will not do it a second time." They parsed through the village, and, as Eddie led the cob across the green, many curious eyes followed them, and Willie on Bobs was 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 wae 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 ereepers 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 houee for him, and Willie was her especial care.' She was much younger than her brother, and a fine, buxom, comely woman, who could have bad numerous sweethearts had she 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 oottage was the cleanest and neatest in the village. Master Eddie was a 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 oob. She looked up and down the village to see if the neighbours noticed this pleasing eight, and it gratified her when she saw several heads bobbing out of the windows and doors, and all turned in the same direc- tion. "I have given Willie a ride home from school," 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," he 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 three 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 mightiy pJeaaed to do so. more especially as the bulk of the tillage gossips would see them go throngii the Hall gaw-s. I wiil not hiru I'If," tsud jgdd*, as jiM.vfil "and VI illi.utis oliall 111I,e him back in the pony carriage. Tell Jack want to see him about some rabbiting to morrow; we are going to make a day of it, and Willie is to come with us." I CHAPTER II. I An Old Jockey's Advice. I On their arrival at the Hall a groom took 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 ne found new treasures. The housekeeper at Glademere was fond of Willie, and invariably had something nice sent into the room for him toregale 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 oare of himself," replied Willie, as he helped himself to the tempting morsels before him. "I have bought a It 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 birds and animals which interested him so much. A curious, 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 chair, he took it to the window, the better to read and examine the contents. Jack, the Irish terrier, was coiled up in the easy chair, but he knew Willie, and made room for him; it was a. capacious chair, oom- 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 by Chifney's description of how a horse ought to be ridden in a race. He had heard of Newmarket from his father, who was 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 ie, that you should pull your horae to ease 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 am inch at a time, as his situation will allow. This should be done as 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. hotres should be held fast in his rmuning.-N.B.-If the Jockey Club will the pleased to give me two hundred guineas, I will make them » bridle as I believe never was, and I believe can never be, excelled for their light weigh*, to hold their horses from running awav, and to run to order in, as above mentioned, as aeee as I thus can teach; a.nd it is much best for all horses to run in such; and ladies in parti- cular should have such to ride and drive it, as they not only excel in holdiing horses from running away, but make horses step safer, ride pleasanter, and carriage hamclsomer.11 The lad closed the book and seemed lost in thought, handling it in an abstracted, way. "A silken rein." be muttered. "Hold him with a. silken rein. That Saan Ohifney most ha.ve ibeen a wonderful man. III ask Master Eddie to lend me this book. I would like to read it all." "Light weight. I wonder what sort of a bridle it was he made for them." His face suddenly lighted up, aDd there was a gleam of hope quickly inspired in his eyes. "I wonder if I could ride in races. I arq very small and very light." Then the cloud came again, as he thought: "But no one would trust sunh horses to a cripple, a. hunchback. Humpy, Humpy, they called after me, and that is what I should always hea.r if I attempted to do anything. I must plod along here, good for nothing, use- less, deformed. It is hturd, so hard." The door opened, and Eddie came in. "Been amusing yourself?" he asked. "At the books again. I never saw such a lad for reading. What have you got here? Oh. it's "Genuis Genuine." The old gentleman I bought them from said! it was the most valuable of all. I didn't notice anything very interesting about it." "I like it. Will you lend it me?" asked1 Willie. "With pleasure," laughed Eddie, "but YOll had better take one a trifle more up-to-date. I should say it was a hundred years old." "Listen to this," said Willie, as he read the extract quoted above. "That sounds sensible," said Eddie, with a boyish adr of authority. "I have seen riderij pull their horses about and lose races in con- sequence. I believe there is something in it. A silken rein sounds good, and when a horse is doing hie best it cannot help him to pull at the bit. J wonder some of the riders do not try it." "I wish I could ride, rd try it," said Willie. "I say, Willie, that's the very thing. When I am of age I'll go in for hoiees, and yoq can ride them. That will be capital." The lad shook his head sadly, as he said:' "There's no use thinking about that; look at me. How people would laugh to see me perched on a racehorse." "They would not laugh if you rode well, and won raoes." "It would be grand fun," exclaimed Willie. The boys were enthusiastic, as boys will be, over their scheme, and talked and planned as to what they would do in the future, until the pony trap was announced as ready. "You 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 was known to be good. The man was nothing loath to have a talk with her, and they carried on a mild flirtation, until a hearty voice from somewhere inside the cot- tage called. "If yoa 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 him, 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 mouth's, when he came out. heard that it. was Jack Newhouse wLo had kept, hi* wifc^ :tu4 hairtid lrmù. guiug- <.«<! lb. puilaii. [ CiV uu