Evening Express

YOU WILL NEVER IMAGINE What an immense selection of Household Furniture, Pianofortes. Carpets, Linoleums, and every requisite for Furnishing throughout is held by BE VAN & COMPANY, LTD., Until you call to inspect their Stocks at 21, DUKE-STREET, And the enormous Stores of four floors 140 feet in depth, 97. ST. MARY-ST.. CARDIFF. BEST VALUE IN THE KINGDOM. ALL GOODS MARKED IN ?-i.AIX MCT-RE?' DELIVERY FEEE.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND IN MEMORIAM. Notices appearing under these headings are charged at the following rates:- If inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS." WEB- TEEN MAIL," and "WEEKLY MAIL," 3s. for 30 Words and Id. for each additional VVord. If inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS and WEEKLY MAIL only, is. for 34 Words and Id. for every Two Extra Words. No notices of this description will be inserted unless authenticated -by the namo and addless of the sen-ier. Telegrams and telephonic messages cannot be acted on until confirmed ia writing. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS DEATHS. HUZZEY.—On 30th ult., at Melingriffith, Edmund, the beloved husband of Fanny Huzzey, aged 53. Funeral Wednesday, at 3 p.m. RUSSELL.—July 51st, at Russell House, Whitchurch- rcad, Cardiff, Evan Russell, Marine Engineer, beloved husband of Sarah Russell (daughter of Noah and Margaret Lewis, Tyrhas, Cilybebyll, Swansea Valley). Public funeral Thursday, Four o'clock. Friends please accept this invimation.

AUGUSTINE J. STONE I (Late STONE BROS.), FUNERAL FURNISHER FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to All Orders. Nat. Tel.: Cardiff. No. 704; Barry Docks, No. 37. Post Office Tel. N. 612, Cardiff. Telegrams: STONE BROS., CARDIFF. STONE BROS., Barry Docks. 5 WORKING-ST., CARDIFF. I And ?- 101. HOLTON-ROAD, BARRY DOCKS. r J. MARSH & CO.. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, REMOVED, 9, FREDERICK STREET, and 41, WESTBOURNE-PLACE. Price List on Application. | WW,T%t, iio.nal Tel. No. M5. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. T HEATRE ROYAL, 0ARDIFF Lessee and Manager.ROBERT REDFORD. EVERY EVENING, at 7.30, Mr. LOUIS CALVERT'S COMPANY (By Arrangement with Mr. FRED TERRY and Miss JULIA NEILSON) Will Present the Most Successful Play, entitled SUNDAY, As Played at the Comedy Theatre, London. Next Week: WHITE WASHING JULIA, By Henry Arthur Jones. Box Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel., 362. a1782 K ING'S fJIHEATRE, CARDIFF. Sole Lessee A Manager.FRANK BATEMAN. Business Manager.ROBERT SAWIN. Grand Holiday Attraction Every Evening at 7.30. MATINEE, MONDAY. at Two p.m. THE GOLDEN CHANCR. Booking Office, Theatre, Daily 11 to 2. Tele- phone, 01393. See the Great Railway Scene. al624 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it.Addison. THE 0ARDIFF JJ M P I R E QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director.OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. The Clever Daughter of Willie Edouin, MAY EDOUIN, And the Favourite Comedian, FRED EDWARDS, tn their Crisp Little Playlet, entitled, "A BACHELOR'S DREAM." CHAS. AUSTIN, the Eccentric One. THE STAVORDALE QUINTETTE of Lady and Gentlemen BanjoiSts. CHAS. FLANNING, with Humorous Patter and Songs. THE TRIBUNE TRIO! in their Grotesque Eccentricity "THE CHEERFUL IDIOT." THE KING'S VISIT TO SWANSEA Vividly Pourtrayed by THE AMERICAN BIOSCOPE. MISS FLORENCE ESDAILE, A Talented Vocalist. TENNYSON AND WALLIS, Comedians. A Tramp at the Piltno- JAMES STEWART. It seems a Funny Place for a Tramp to be, but he's a Funny Tramp. WERNER-AMOROS TROUPE, European Pantomimists, Jugglers, and Comedians, including PIERRE AMOROS, the only Juggler wfffi accomplishes the Feat of Juggling Nine Balls. Presenting an Origi- nal Pantomime—"AN ARTIST'S STUDIO." GEO. ROBEY IS COMING. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early One between Seven o'clock and. Nine; Late One between Nine o'clock and Elevep. All Artistes Appear at each Performance. Box Office Open Daily (with exception of Saturdays), Ten a.m. to Five p.m. and Seven to Ten p.m. Saturdays, Ten a.m. to Three p.m. Plan of Grànd Circle. No Booking Fees. L18863 NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director .OSW ALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! Horace Mills and W. H. Rawlins, "Mashing the Missus." The Langdons. The Smythsons. The Three Missouris. Booker and Narbis. Madame Emmy's Pet Fox Terriers. Alix Lukos, Pictures in the Fire." The Black-faced Comedians, Brown, IJØ Clerq, and i Co., in their Screaming Absurdity, A Dark Night Before Us." L18864 WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. BEECHAMS PILLS. A medicine of which the people have long known the remedial value in BILIOUS AND LIVER DISORDERS, SICK-HEADACHE, FAILING APPE- TITE, LANGUOR, AND WANT OF TONE caused by depressed conditions of l the nervous system. Specially 1 suitable for females of all ages. In all such cases it is not too much to say that the benefit to be derived from a judicious use of B"CHAM"S pILLS is pI actica lly known all over the world. Bold everywhere in boxes, price Is. lid. (56 pi'ls) and 2s. 9d. (168 pills). elo4 DALE. FORTY. & CO/S PIANOS & ORGANS THE NTCW f The Moat Artistic. I Easy azd Perfect ANGELUS control of Time and ANGELUS -< ) Exprmsion. 1ST A VA T>T v U>U I Structural Adantages PIANO PLAYM (Bn?rin? Dur?bi:ity. Also SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL, LIPP PIANOS, CROWN PIANOS, CROWN ORGANS, WEAVER ORGANS. Call and inspect or write for Catalogues to the Sole Agents for this District. BEST TERMS FOR CASH OP. EXTENDBD PAYMENT SYSTEM. PIANOS AND ORGANS BY ALL LEADING MAKERS IN STOCK. JALE, FORTY, AND CO., CARDIFF. Cheltenham* Birmlnriiiueu and BLaewhwe. t i EXCURSIONS t? AND A. CAMPBELL ?LIMITED). P. Sailings from CRDIFF and PENARTH, (Wied, weather, Md eircumsunce* permitting.) CARDIFF AND LEAVE CARDIFF I Tues., 2 12.30, 1.0, 7.15, -7.3Gl, *9.15, 9.30 pm Wed., 3 8.30, 9.30, 10.45, 111.45 1 am, 1.45, 7.15 .7.45, 9.15 P- Thurs., 4..S 15, 9.30, *10.30, 11-45 am, 12.30, 2.15, 8.30, 8.45 P-1 „ Fn., 5.. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30 am, 12.0 noon, *1.15, 2.15, 3.15, 9.15 pm Sat., 6.. 9.0 9.30, 10.0, 11.30 am, *1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.15, 9.30 pm Mon., 1..6.15 am, 12.0 noon, 1.0, 3.0. 5.0 pm RETURNING AT *12.0 6.0, 6.30, 8.15,8.30, r-10.0, *10.15 pm 9.30, 10.30 11.45 am, 12.50, 6.30, 3.15, 8.45, 10.15 pm 9.15, 10.30, *11.15 am, 12.45, 1.30, 7.15, 7.30, 9.50, 9.45 pm 9.30, 10.30, J*11.30 am, 1.0, -2.0, 8.0, 8.15, 10.15 10.0, 1-11.0 am, 12.30, *1.45, 3.15, 9.0, 9.15, 9.M, 10.30 pm 11-30 1 2.0, 4.0, r n a 11 nm CARDIFF AND CLEVEDON. '.nl1.. 2 al2.30, 1'8.1 pnal Wpd.3 2.0, e8.0 pm Thurs., 4 2.32 l I pm 10.10 am, ?: ?? a6.30 nm CA-BDIFi AJND BRISTOL. 'rum, 2 C8.1i> pm,| Wed., 5 ee.O Pm 8.0 am CARDI* AIMJ JITN-FIT-P.A-n Tuest, 2 I Wed., 3 9.30 atn Thurs., 4 10.0 am, 2.0 pm Fri., 5 9.30, 11.0 am, 3.0 pm Sat., 6 9.30, 10.30 am, 2.45 pm Mon., 8 6.0 am, 1.15 pm i 6.45 pm .I' ::g = 11.45 am, 6.15 pm 12.45, 7.0, 7.30 pm 1 12.15, 7.30 pm .1 ll.O am 5-0 DM CARDIFF. LYN.MUUi-.ti. AND ILFRACOMBE. lues., S I Wp?" t9.30, 11.0?, Thurs., 4 19.SO ara Fri., 5 f9.30 am? 1.0 p^ Sat., 6 f9.30 am, 2.45 p^ Mon., 8 *?_ ?. t6.30 ar? 4.45, 5.15, 5.30 pm I 5.0, 5.15 pm I MS pm 66 pm I 8.0 am, 5.45, f7.30 pm I 9.30 am WEDNESDAY, AUnn?? PORTHCA?VL. MUMBl? ?7rrdd? and STACK ROCKS_-Cardi? 9.30' am .Tenby 5.15 pm. Mumbles 7.0, Porthct? 8.0. Special fares, Stack Rooks 6s. OLEVEDON. Cardiff 2.0 pm, clevedon 5.45. Fare, 16 6d. ,r Fare, la 6dT. IIUMDAY, AUGUST 4th BOURNEMOUTH, via Weston, for 1 and 12 Day&Cardiff 8.15 am, train ieaves Weston 10.5; return torne^h 6.0 pm, steamer loaves Weston 9.30. t ares. 1 Day 56 6d, 12 Days (to return on Angust 15 tb) 11s. CI,OVF,LLY,-Cardiff 9-30 am, Clovelly 5.0 pm. MINEHEAD.—Cardiff 2.0 pm Minehead 6.15 pm. Fare, 2s 6d. CLEVEDON.—Cardiff 2,33 pnit Clevedon 6.30. Steamer does not caif^-penart-n t Cheap Route to D?vo? and Cornwall. a Via Weston. b Penarth 20 mnu} earlier. d Single only, c Pena.rth 25 minutes ?rlier e Penarth 30 minutea ?rl?r: f Does iiot call at Lynmouth. Not.-Cheap tick<-ts are 188ned daily from Cardiff to C?eddaTa.n? ???g aleo from all Taff Vale and Bhym?y Stations to We.ton an d IIf racom oe. W GUY. r™70iar. rBi^ntee^gttf?%1 aQc frs- Tickets AcTapply  ?O&?Bute?tf?? Cardiff &S54 SUMMER HOLli) AYS i COOK'S CHEAP TIRKJits CARDIFF TO AND FRO, P IS, 42, BrneMls. 34s. 6d.; Oetend.30a_ DlepPk' 3^^ Glasgow or Edin. 6d., 17a Kill?rney. 256. 6d.; O?atend, 29s. ZOS ie riey I22s Bournem<)uth, Ma of MM, 20& _)?y ? Bournemouth, 139. 6d.: ? 6d.; mouth. 156.; Newcastle, 223- > Aberystwith, 13s. 6d.: Barmouth, 13s. 6d.; i,]???f}no. 14s. 6d.; Tenby, 10s. 6d.,3. Switzerland, including hotel. 5cs. 1 orway T?? 10gs- Sea Cruise3, &c.-Programmes anj Tiket8 for all Rail- ways and S?ametn? pr? Tichpt? for aH Ba.i!. and Bute h? Cardiff. Wires: Son ? Cardin-. Te? ?? ?). ??57 Troanoe. ard al357 PUBLIC NOTICES pUBLlC -=- NOT ICE. GUN PRACTICE \\TILL TAKE PIjACE from Penarth Battery Otl FRIDAY NEXT, 5th inst. By Order (Signed) C. ^^ELIVOWS, Lieutenant, R.A., Adjutant m. 06nd y A Severn Defences. L726 SALES BY AUCTION. CHURCH-STREE'J1EROOMs, CARDIFF MR. A. SETCHpj??p will SELL by AUCTIO> on THURSDAY N EX ?, .A1Mug- usHt 4O. USEHOLD AFsortment of superior AugusHt 4O. USEHOLD A?ortment of superior Removed from v4rious residences for conve- nience of Sale, C"-Priging Dining and Draw- ing Room Suites, to-i-nr-o RoorooJ11 Suites, Side- boards, OvermaQtels, Oarpet." Rugs, Curbs, boards, Ware, All Brass and other Bedsteads, Toilet AcNo Reserve- -gala at Two o'clock. ew3 -= TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. TENDERS are Xnv^ed by D. Davis an d JL Sons (Limits for the Sinking of a Pit 19ft. in dIameter to a depth of about 563 yards at Tj?sto? Glam- Particulars may yards l?t ?e obtained M the Colliery Office, Ferndale. Tenders (ro:l Tender for Sinking ") to be sent to '?Secretary of the Company. 7, Bute-cre5{)en C?r?? on or before the 13th August. i?be C<)-Pany do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. al814 HOTELS AND HYDROS. fjHEPSTowBUSH HOTEL.  for CATERING LARGE or SMALL PARTIS Taut6 on La.? ??? ?tdoor Aecommodation. e13192 W. G. OLIVER. Prop FURNITURE. FURNITURE. THE LARqEst STOCK TO SELECT FROM. TIlE BEST IN QUALITY, [JHE CHEAPEST IN PRICE. FOR cash OR ON EASY TERMS. TO GET ALL THIS GO TO THE ATLAS FUltNISHING CO., I L 4 G CO., II A YES, CARDIFF. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. FOR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RING,9, FLORIDA, 9, NEW ARCADE, NEWPORT. JJSSPECT WINDOW. GRAND ASSORTMENT OF PRESENTATION GOODS ALWAYS ON VIEW. THOUSANDS TAKE; NO OTH¡ BUT Solo BY ALL CHEMISTS <SSTORES in 7i, & 2/Q BOXES. PREPAID SCALE. COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Advertise- ments in the WESTERN MAIL and EVEN- ING EXPRESS WORDS. T THRFP, SIX wo?. ONCH. TIMES. TI3I1CS. S. D. S. D. S. D. 14 words 0 8 1 4 2 0 15 to 22 words 1 0 2 0 3 0 23 to 30 words 1 4 2 8 4 0 E wo-dsXtr* 8 0 4 0 8 1 0 wor-ds  Small Prepaid Advertisements are Inserted in the "EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:- THRKK SIX ONCE. TIMKS. TIMES. S. D. S. D. 14 words 0 3 0 6 0 9 15to22worda. 05 010 1 3 23 to 30 wordg 0 7 2 1 9 Each extra .I 0 2 wordg In all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. LOST AND FOUND OUND, Plack and White Sheep Dog.—Appiy Home- wood, Andrew's-Toad, Cogam, IVaarth. e4088w5 SCHOLASTIC. 'E_X__PERIENCED Govemo-s, Musical Teaching, Music, fj A. French Latin, Dr.;?ig, Euclid, Geometry, requires lie-engagement as Resident.—F 36, Evening Expires, Cardiff. c40C5w3 S liOltnIAND, Book-keeping. Commercial Arithmetic; i") private tuition.—Prospectus, Stanton, 92, Lewis- street, Newport. e3999w9 HOUSEKEEPERS, &c. SITUATION Quired as Working Housekeeper; k3 highly rc-commended by present employer.-F 42, Evening Express, Cardiff. e4079w5 Hou ceper, look after youth, husband, TT aud invalid wife; temperate.—E 94, Evening Express, Cardiff. o3989w2 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. GENERAL Servant wanted at once; experienced; Gone able to milk preferred; references required.— Apply Mr3. Packer, Aldergrove HouM,Porth.?w2 ~— Lyn- \\TANTED, uaefuilSraijout17.— Mrs. Neale, Lyn- wood P3.rk-rcad Penarth. e4o98w6 ? '?i.7'AN'TED? -good¿cn;)r;l country girl preferred.— T T Address U. G. Evening Express Office, Swan- sea. e4060w2 GOOD General, over ?0; plain cooking; family two. ? ??6?S? John's-road, Maindoe, ?ewrort. ew4 Tf.?_T_I'ANTED, a ?oocTG?nerid ant fwFarmhouse; wable to do washing and milking.—BreakwcU, Monmouth. e4041w4 WANTED, goOderal Servant; must have good W.,I??lariicter. -Apply n Graving Dock-street, Barry. e4089w6 NURSE-Housemaid wanted by August 29th, 18 to 20, 11 for two children (Si ami 4 years).-Mrs. Clay, 21, Oskficld-street. Cardiff. c960 WANTED immediately, situation as Cook in hotel; t experienced.—Apply Cook, 8, Mariner-street, Swansea. e4003w2 "\Xic\NTED, enced Cook-General; good wages  to reliable person—Apply 19, Windsor-Mp?nade, Cs'?S e4090w6 'Y/?'???D. Housemaid  and Cook-General.—Apply, wwith ?ferencea, stating wages Miss Bickerton Edwards, Tany-fron, Seven Sisters. e3S91w2 WAN!ED, good Cook-General. Also Hcusen?id.?- Apply, with references, Mrs. Lewis, The Grove, Lansdowne-road, C«OK. Exper.enced Cook wanted; five in family-— C Apply Mrs. ltedshaw, London House, Newport. e4020w2 COOK-GeneraJs^ HouBa and Parlourmaids, N'ur, experienced. Gray's Registry, City-chambers, adjoining Empire, Cardiff. e4015w2 ANTED immediatelygood Cook-General; house- yy maid kept.—Apply Mrs. Gwyn, Ynysycynon, Aberdare. e3773w2 WANTED, a Hou»-Parlo^55 chiefly fM' h; ?y work, 4 maids kept—Apply, stating ago, Icugth of service, all particulars, to MJS. Edward David, The Hendre, Llandan, Cardin. A.^97n3 Q^ATtON Inured "S" "uSSTgS^Taidr^r b Second of thr.-BISho.p, West End, Cowbridge.  e3B46w4  45, Nintan- Groad, Po,,Lh Park. C?nTaiff. C13316 HOTEL SERVANTS. H°SI=S *1 expe!ieD.ced Com.mer Wa.¡tre.Apply F 48, Evening ExprOOll, Car- e4O87w3 ",X7 ANTED, ? young ??? as Bar maid; ?-p?rien??d; good ?ef-rences__Jam, Clyd,ch VMe Hotel — e4040w4 WA ^Ta ^^la<Jy' W ANTED, a r?-spe:(?labl.th good refercr?", as Barmaid; Pemual application preterred; good wages to suitable peTSon.-Harril's, Mardy Hotel, Mardy, Glam. e4068w2 e4068w2 -T-?-?rAKTED, 2 good Ge?roa s^msT^bMlo^a^ W in bar; C( ierv dlrIct; good wim g ~Ai pp .v Harries Hotel, Seven s7i$ten-. e)w MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS w ANTED, Trustworthy ManT mu be good packer W" and capable of giving estin^tc^Cplv fuli particulars, Evaa. Jones, 1, Senghenydd-road, Cardiff — e4075wS WANTED, Groom-Gardener, able ^o" W motor-car.-Apply F 17, Evening Expre? c,^ —— e4O52w3 WANTED, Gro.m-Coachn?;?_ ''e40:2w! t be  n? active, and energetic, and good character- rete- I ?rence,s.-Apply Dr. Davies, The Ash Grove, Vom pridd. ———— e4097w8 PAINTING and Labourers for washing- pafntwork j T (indoors).-Appl-v 12, Station-road, Treherbert Iihondda. e5897w2 -tT?TANTEDr ?pho?tefy Work; daily ?mploym?o,. w piaco of trust.-Address E 90, Evening Expre? Cardiff. ew2 1-^0 Confectioners.—Wanted, young Man about with experience, for smalls only —Apply U. A.; Evening Express, Swansea. e4002w2 ANTED, situation as Rabbit and Mole Catcher; W no objection to work on farm.—Write Box P. R. Evening Express Office. Newport, Mon. e4048w4 TRAVELLERS, AGENTS. -WRY M3soIjapaneso War (-Ubscri?lio11 edit?ion?. HIS rt Man required; old-established London ,-al u:e', to solicitor orders; good terms.-F M, publ1shm" 10. C rd'ff e4054w4 Eyening Express, a "XTTT ANTED, M Advertising Canvasser, one who W know" south Wales well, to obtain advertisements l t kn?w and proRrammM. &c.-APP!v, by letter, to flJr curtalJlS ani dT"ain Advertising Company, Borough the Theatnc" I e409lwl Th?tre, Itratf.,d. e4094wl_ VV A Kl^rr Hands: showing samples, booking orders  ANTED, district for latest patents, useful house- t' m OW'l J. us kinds; all immediate applicants hold 'rtideg; van? c;' whole or spare time; good pay; illustrated I m ? samples Is. ?- post free; pay; illustrated IS 9 only tr^PitchcT, 177, WhalleVroX Clayton-Ie-Mocrs. e-tOljw^ J\. 200  A.B.C.  to open an account with Elo TA .?B.C?. Gr,u?id6e ttoo? Stock Exchange. 1_ 904 ?E.d?i.t..ion (14th). A 200 I-?? account with JB10 upw?as; A ?B.C. of ?,i ?? ptioM; selections of ?oeks. fluctuations, and P?-?g: ?.B.C of Stock Excha?e; methods cf ?.,?at? m- t?Pe quotations; ?re?A? ?li? ??————?n- el329S CLERKS, MANAGERS, &c ookkeepl'r in Wholes.31c R EQUIRED, Correlflonder??Bt ,ok)-,?eeper Evemng _tli Business.—State salary req F 33, Evening I ]',XDre??- Cardiff. e4064w2 PIVU, Servicech Matric., ()xrom an Vy Cambridge Exam. UJ tereds Accounts'. Cambridge PreUms.? Typewriting, and Medical, and Banks. Shorthand, l?? succes>es I?ngu?es; Mpert tuition; _?MSt. backWard at all 'btc;;t exams.; pecl a"f^erry.s College, pupils.- "¡rite or c?Il the cc e40S w 24, Trinity-trcet. Cardiff. —— f»0 Weekly .-Perrons want,. pvervwhere JOT 93 Addressing Circulars, &,C.Seud ddrcsscd "nvetopa for prcpo?I, Manage, 3?, El rn L-oigO, Southall, Middlesex. r—r WANTED, OutsMe'-Work?Manager ??'? VV Wo'kF, n?r Swa.sea; four mi Us, Wa^ ^pi=y circle, ternc-pbtes, tin-plat?; appUc..? ??? thoroughly up to date and oompcttnt undertako "ntire out3ide management in every departm^ Evnjng Express, Swansea. 4oolw2 EXPERIENCED Accountant desires work to fill up spare time; ifrst-class ?reuce.-ApP?? Evening Express, Cardiff. e4o3ew4 SHOP ASSISTANTS, MILLINERS GROCERY and ?ro7ision.).-Wanted. ? sm?rtAM?- 'Ur ta.nt; able to mMa?e br&nch must have ?° renc?.-?Apply  U n? Evening r?,xpre-, ew4 OUTF'ITlNGandGCnt's MM'ccry.-Wan;edegman. ? young Man; must be good ?oc)[kecper, Mfsman? :'? window-dresMr.-AppIy. ?Mting a?e. Miarv ait previous situation, J. P. Pi?gb and Co., Builtl, N?ells. 4065w2 (??CET?Y?WM'ted?mmed?tdyT??? G to SD!Icit ard m?e himself useful; ablo to !zpe, Z22JS* ''?"?"? requ'red.-W.tkiM, ??? AIJercra\'e. .ith ?ROCER??-tcd'?rocer-s"A?tant; one w'th knOwledgo of post-office work P e4077W  GROCERy.-Wnted immediately, AssIstan 4101w6 _Newpo_ D0^ Cdmpton House, Aberdare have 01fS for two experienced young 1?.die6 as IEI0' rd I" each ? their Mantle and L.O. DeP^^ L mmeea^ts a (Wetah <eMatJal).-pMttcn?e, AfIt leU"r, ?* SHOP ASSISTANTS, MILLINERS Continued.1 GROCERS. ^>\ anted, an experienc-ed Provision Hand, used to soliciting; live out.-Apply, stating fullest particulars, TVilliam Harris. Grocer, Merthyr. e4099w6 GROCERY and Provisions.—Wanted, thoroughly ?JT experiM?ed Hand; good family trade. Also good Junior to solicit (Welsh).-Randell and Soa, Llanelly. e4070w2 _'r_tOCKSEILIXG, Stat_ ionary, F?ncvTrade.—Expf- Brien?4ed I?ady Assistant wanted?—Appiv, enclo,?- ing photo, to E. and J. Griffiths, 11, High-street, Swansea. e4074w2 APARTMENTS. FURNISHED Apartments, married couple, with atten- _r dance, 8s.; or young ma.n.-39 Gienroy-street, Roath. e4050w4 COMFORTABLE Sitting, single or double-beddedj room gentleman Or two friend.-I08 Richmond- road, Cardiff. e40S6w4 WANTED, by Single Man, Apartment in Farm- t T house or Cottage for six mouths; close to sea, by end of August; Gower coast; no children; terms moderate. Apply F 40, Evening Express, Cardiff. ew5 BOARD-Residence.—Comfortable Hoase offered to ladv Bar gentleman, or two ladles, at Lanfland Bav; £2 2s. weekly,-U. F., Evening Express, Swansea. e4044w4 PORTHCAWL.—To Let, Furnishea, Sker Villa Vic- toriaroad, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception.—Mrs. Thomas. c947 rro Let, for this month of August and September, 1 JL Sitting and three Bedrooms, with use of kitchen, &c.; no attendance.—Jenkins, Mount Pleasant Farm, Monk yagh, near Bridgend. e3992w2 ITTUtONT Sitting-room, one or two Bedrooms; beau- Jf tiful view; terms inoderate.-2, Brigstock-terrace, Ferryside. e4004w2     PENABTH.—Apcrtments, 2 gentlemen; iront bed- I room, bath, piano; 29s. inclusive.—E 14, Evening ExPregs Office, Cardiff. e3807w2 LONDON.—Superior Apartn?ht: for visitors by day or week; moderate terms; board optional; mutral. Write requirements, Manageress, 41, Bernard-street, Russell-square el3299 PREMISES. MESSRS. S. HERN ANDPERTWEE 1Y? AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. SURVEYORS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to ba Let or Sold see "Weztern Mail" daily. Printed Register free. Offices. 93, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. WANTED, for six months, small Furnished Cottzge w easy l?ch CardiS.—F 51, Evening Express, Car- diff. c4102w5 LET or Sell, 23, Daviot-street, off Mackintosh-place, Roath, Card;ff; house, stabling, yard, and work- shops; four bedrooms; h. and c. bath; suit any busi- ness; cheap to immediate purchaser.-Apply 11, Kim berley-terrace, Whitchurch-road; or 73, Inverness- place. e4104w COTTAGE or small House (furnished), immediately; vicinity coast or near.—F 49. Evening Express, Cardiff. e4095w3 AUGUST and September, to approved tenant.-Country AR,widenc?e, arti?,tic y furnished; railway ten minutes walk: ten minutes from Cardiff; elevated situation amongst hills; 4 reception, 5 bedrooms, dress- ing and bathroom; croquet and tennis lawns; beautiful grounds, fine views.—F 39, Evening Express, Cardiff. c967 PORTHCA WL.-To Let or Sold, Henllven, South- road modem conveniences; coachhouse, stable.- Apply Occupier. e4080w5 IjlOR Sale, or to Let, Chastleton, No. 112 (on the J_ east side), Cathedral-road, C-ardiff.-Apply to Mrs. Thomas on the premises. e4058w5 rilO Let, 31, Glynrhondda-stieet, Cardiff; excellent condition, -Apply -No. 29, next door. e4019w2 A Residence, Kin:g s-roid; three bedrooms; good condition; low prico to immediat-o purc-,hr-,cr.-IV. Sanders and Sorts, 28, St. Mary-streot, Cardiff. e4035'.v3 TWO Houses for Sale, cheap to immediate pur- chMcr; owner going abroad-38, Tewkesbur?'-place 7 rooms and hot and cold bath, back entrance: 98, Arabella-street, Roaih, 7 rooms; both in good condi- tion.-Apply 98, Arabella-street. e4033w3 TO Let, No. 11. Tudor-road, Cardiff, fourteen rooms, JL bath, &c.; 111 good repair; rent Ll per week Inclu- give. Apply Mr. E. R. Crafter, Evening Express, Car- diff. eI500G OFFICES. OFFICES to Let; commoaious and well-lighted; most central part of Cardiff.—E. Nelson and Co., 3, St. John's-square. (.13173 ST. Mary-street, O.rriifT.-S^veraTweiflighted rooms, 0 singly or in suites, in Western Mail-chambers; passenger lift: electric lighting; laratory on each floor —Apply Mr. E. H. Crafter. Western Mail, Cardiff. NEWPORT, Mon.—Westem ?tatFchambersr 22, High- ? street, to Let as Offices, together or separately; one or two splendid rooms on first floor; recently ren? vated and fitted electrically throughout; small room on second floor; also large room top floor, suitable for stock- room.—-Apply to Local Manager, on premises. el3007 T -0 Auctioneers and Others.—To Let, Suite of Rooms T on ground floor. Western Mail-chambers, Cardiff- rent very moderate.—Apply Mr. E. H. Crafter, Evening Expres3, Card1Jf. el3004 THREEVerYlarge rooms on ground floor, St. Mary- street, Cardiff, suitable for solicitor, architect, auctioneer, estate agent, &c.; rent t45.-Apply Mr. E. H. Crafter, Evening Express. Cardiff. el3005 I PUBLIC-HOUSES. ULLY-licensed House; Bristol; maln' thoroughfare; F in?omg, £ 40C. Also Beerhouse, Newport; £85.- Apply Jenkins and Bristow, Steam Facket-ehajnbeTs Dock-street, Newport. e4100w€ OLDEN Lion Hotel, Abergavenny.—To Let, with immediate possession, this well-known ull- licensed Agricultural House, with extensive stabling; ingoing by valuation; about £ 250.—Apply Jenkin and Capper, Abergavenny. e4095w5 SO^Beer house, splendid living for Industrious d L couple; books show takings trade increases dally; reason disposal, windfall of property.—Write Adams, Templegate l'ost-office, Bristol. e4062w5 ULL-Licensed House at seaside port; no goodwill; Flow rent; easy ingoing; popular sailors' house.- Apply Usher, New City Brewery, Bristol. e4053w4 WORTH immediate Notice.-Village Fully-licensed Tf House, near Bath; rent only £10; garden, stabling, piggeries; ingoing at valuation, about Elio, including domestic furiliture.-Apply Tebbs, 76, Victoria- street, Bristol. ?HOBOUGHLY sound, profitable Beerhouse, situate Tin one of the most populous parts of Bristol; under favourite Bristol brewers ales only; corner premises; two bars, jug and bottle department, sitting-room, three rooms upstairs; rent only £ 20; present tenant three years; takings approach JE18 weekly: ingoing £ 230.— Apply Tebbs, Valuer, Victoria-street, Bristol. e4061w5 ri>0 Let, the Britannia Inn, Union-street, Dowiais; A single licence.-Apply to Taff Vale Brewery, Merthyr Tydfi'. e4050w3 LS.-For Sale, a Free, Double-licensed Inn; -LVj. copyhold.—Apply, in first mstance, X A, Post- office, Dunn's, Mumbles. e4037w5 PULLY-Licensed House, Bristol; under f11xcurjte brewers ales only; all counter trade; averages about C50 weekly; rent £ 60; ingoilig £ 1,200; costly luriiiture extra; if desired ;C200.-Apply Tebbs, Valuer, ^^m^reet^ristol A ^ACTIVE Ful1y-licensed House, principal main thoroaghfare Bristol; all counter trade; ingoing '— ?Mh). M. probably, less would be accepted. Tebba, Bristol. IR?f?'?'???ed J^^ouse, Bristol; genuine trade;  insttPnant 33 years; ingoing 2125.-Tebbs, BriHol. —  Hotel, attractive premises?omersEtshire; c *ll,"Ildlolliely fitted and furnished; returns LI,200; ingomg £950.-Tebbs, Bristol. C??? ?°,??Somprsc' about twelve miles from about twelve miles from taki?g about ElOo monthly; orchard, T?bbs Brstol ingo;ng, fuJiy i?nished, ?700-Apply -bout ec' douse, near lklidsomer Norton, taking ^V1 abjogu? g£ a12 uCv7^iBklefvSf'SrtlffXa and 'F?-,??-??"? ?? ?M.-Tebbs, Bristol. C ??ners?'?.. ???I??u?days;-? C i-k-iT  J!:?: JI?? .E170.-ApT.ly Tebbs. F. saloon;r sXrlt8'eenbam: biUiard s?i<)Oll; sour?d, ?liab!o trade; ingoing £450.-  d F REE Ilan-,ity ? ?Ld COmrncrcial Hotel, G]oucesteThire: F ^vtil advance; ingo!n £ 2,750.-Apply Tebbs, Bristol. FULL^-Licensid~Ho«^p,1, ™^ '— ri?tol; oo?red yard and :PA t?,blin-9 rOr 50 liors?s E3W ca-h.-Tebbs. ^77 ,7^ TT 10*1 ,r so, re,a e S clasp; returns L25 weekly; Ingoing L350 cash.- Tebbs, BTistal. weeKly; Ingoing ?:M cash-   HoteJ Clifton Bristol' s? SOlaS£ 550-Tebbs- "TTILLAGE Beerhouse 'frr v6? fTOm Br!sto1; ^ar" V den; pasture land?' ?,?"" ?? BDstoI; gar- BrIetol. 8ta.ol!ng; ing?g JBieo.-Tebba, VILLAGE Beerhouse, Som^rseTsh^rc payTnent9 £ 5° V monthly; garden ?dst?'?' ingoing £ 170.— Apply Tebbs, Bristol, :o.n ?bhng; <ngomg ?170.-  Pubii c nn T? ?a ?:——7—?————— 1, ?. J res land; present V tenant. 31 ye^k_^i ? '?; Present -5TILLAGE Hotel7CT;S<iar -VaiK"?-?——————— V ITJ.AGL Hotel,&h d?,,r ?-V,,i F-Y, t-k?- about L18 L50O.-T'ebbs. orchardm??; ga.r en; stabling; ingoing -rTILLAGE Fully-licensed Rou.o ??,?—————- £ 12 weekly; rent BIS; orchid. ??'?' ?'"?S inking L325; tied ales on w? notice.-Apply TebbS. 100. pp )' B-,A TH. Fl.IlJy-Hœnsed HoiiseT7-. — i?b?90? cheap—Apply Tebbs, Bristol 39rv;ng BEER-Englne Manufacturer; Counter* .Fi- xtures; Bmmp:ele Hotel Furnisher—w Vautjhan, Ebenezcr-strœt. Cardiff. Vau?han, elsi8e BUSINESS PREMISES F'O'? s, a. e' & weii-ilw e 1 buli?ilitt ffr?,hld .L' l31.k, situate M top of C;ty-road H fordwMt; the situation is such where a '? could be conducted.—For full particulars a.nd to apply to Mr. John Stonemas?Ha?rior? west-——.————— e40e6w? PHOTOGRAPHER'S Studio, centre of S" immense traffic all day.-E. Nelson and n 3, St. John's-squaro, Canl'fr. '"? cl?lM' — — — €13174 LARGE, lofty Room, 18ft. by ?6fr' ?mt.h,.— ?,Dufactiirer's stock-room and o<Beo tn-?,,? fi()o; Western Mail-chambers, St. Mary-street,'?duT A ?' other R? s en same floor. Apply Mr. E. ^er, Western Mail, Car-lMt. ?- el273S O Let, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, M«erSeaTLoHrr Shop, suitable for jeweHer. tobaccoul3t home., ? -Apply Mr. L B. Crafted WeMem M?u C.. ,1^ BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL TTAIf?DR??-?SRl:'S, Tobaccom?t, and Fa.nc): BU8inc8 H for Immoolate ??a!e; retiring owmg to mdlfferent health; excellent position a prospect for barber; main thoroughfare; lock-up shop.—Apply Morgan, Tobaeconst, Llaneily. e4092w3 COMMANDING-Corner Refreshment Business, Bris- tol; present tenant s'xteen years; protHs C5 weekly; rent £ 40; ingoing £ 300 Anply Tebbs, Valuer. 7G, Victoria-gtreet, Bristol. COJIMEJtCIAX, Hotel and Restaurant, free beer and wine licence, centre Bristol; returns approach £ 20 weekly; valuable inventory, ingoing R&Apply Tebb6, Bristol DIKING.Room. centrally situated, Bristol; present _L? t,?ant 16 years; barga:n for £lO.-Aly Tebbs. DELIGHTFULLY-SAtuated Refreshment Btsincs, csntre Bristol; genuine baTgain for £ 40.—Apply Tebbs. RESTAURANT and Comrnfcial Hotel, one of best- J\, known in Bristol: am business; fifteen, bed- rooms; house completely fujnlshed; last tenant 33 years; ingoing, as it stands, £ 325.—Applv Tebbs, Valuer, Bristol. TEMPERANCE Hotel, favourite seaside resort, Somer- setsliite; returns approach £ 700 per annum; enor- mous profits; fullY-furnished for £800; sound concern.— Apply Tebbs. Bristol. NEWSAGENCY, Sweets, Tobacco, suburban thorough- .r fare, Btol; takings L12 weekly; ingoing .SIM.— Apply Tebbs. Bristol. NEWSAGENT, Stationery, Tobacconist's, Bristol; JJ\ takings about JE8 weekly; price, including stock, £ 55.—Apply Tobbs. DAIRY BUsiness, Slld. WiItÆhire; -mf.rt-ble J? house and thoroughly genuine trade; ingoing everything. £ 140—Apply Tebbs. PORK, Eggs, Butter. main thoroughfare, Bristol; taking £50 vreekly; ingoing £ 250.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. e3985w2. FURNITURE. BEVAN and Co., Ltd., largest ?unuahers In dis- Btrict? CardIZ, Swansea, Pontypridd, Newport, PcutypooL B-EV AN'S for really strong and ?reliaMeLeather Bclcrth Dining Suites from &4 19s. 6d- BEVAN'S for the celebrated Empress Bedroom Suites J? wonder?il ?alue, only ? 17.. 6d. SEVAN'S for every mquwte for Furnishing Cottage B- Mansion throughout; behest value, lowe« prices. BEVAN'S for very massive ? zjn. pmar foU-eized all- Bbr.&, Bedst?d?, M 12S. 6d. only. EVAN'S for endless vari«.yacd astounding value JJ in overmantels; these goods cheaper than ever. B.EVAN'S for Floorcloth, Linoleum, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, Matting, l enderg, Fire Irons, Lamps, Ac. BEVV1TS splendid choice of Chippendale Cabinets, Bpr-c?. from &! na. M. to j:M 56.  BEVAN'S for grand array of Saddleba Su1tœ, hMd- some anl durable, from £6 19s. M. EVAN'S for free delivery 'lr dealing, &nd largest B Selection m this prt of the k?ngdom- EV i N'S for grand value In 8*ttn Walnut SWtOs, J[? comp'e'c w?th plate door wardrobe, ?5 17& 6d. BEVAN'S for American Organs at about half muaio warehouse en's usmd priom. t?EVAN'S UEbrcten reeoM of 54 y*m 1« & ?UMantee rof good value gi?-eil BEVAN'S for gracd?how of Pglaa back SMe- J) MaTI!! from 3' tf gui- F,VA--T i?r-iii?- grind ExhIbItion SuttM B" in b]3Ck or r2t!n walnut, ]) .zuineas. BEVAN'S for ?anu eine ? bordered Tap-try C?rpeta, B r-d' for 1, ;,ng, all si" from lis. Ud. BEVAN'S for the Jr.agn.1('ent KIn po, 40 guineas; B tvcry Pl?, Ih.sr delighted. -I.J£VAN'S for sr'endMr?p,,?d silk DMWMG-TOOM J su:t". 12 guinwy; well worth 18 gane.s. BEVAN'S ior th« epiendid Mo?rt Piano, splendid Bca?. 13 years' warranty; 28 guinea& BEVAN and Co., LtdTT The Cardiff Furnishers. Car- Bdiff, gwtrsm, Pontypridd, Newport. PontypooL MUSICAL. J NEWPORT Professional Town Band open for Engage- ments moderate terms.—Secretary, 95, Stow- hill, Newport. e4072w5 PIANO, famous maker, for Sale privately; cost 70 j_ guineas, £ 25.—F 26, Evening Express, Cardiff. I e4051w4 I PIANOS, Piano3, Pianos b. J. Heath and Sons' special offers in iralk-tramed pianofortes, with all the latest modem Improvementa. I k RTISTIC" ModtlF?d'watnut CMO; full compaM; ? CMh Els 16& "T.?UBOrEAN?Mod?; CM oaSS i check action; I Tj trichord, &c., cash, ?K 13? "A' I.EXANDEB"Model;rnU compMa;handaome I ?_ mnrquet.el, &c.; cash, £%3 12s. 0& ][JANDSO!oiR -Pianoforte," JI1 Louis caee; full sire li and compass, rich case and tone; double soonoes; cash L25 4s. I USICTra.dMAsMciatIon"Mod?';marye!lo? JyL value, beautiful rich tone; cash, &!1. ""TVBAWING-Room Model' a perfect instramem for touch, tone, and durabUfty; CUh, ?K 10a. '?'?E hall be PlOwOd to arrange for any of th- ln=rieuta to be obtained on our improved Hre System.—For terms, See., call at R. J Heath and 80ns, 76, Queen-street (cortier of Ctarles-street), Cardiff. Aleo Pontypridd, Penarth, and Port Talbot. elllSS DALE, Forty, and CoPe 'SpeoiaUUM in fuU oompaM Diron-fmir-ed Pianofortes. ¡ COLLEGE" Model; cash, £ 16 16s. (clasa A); solid walnut wood caee. "COLLEGE" Model; cash, £18 18S. (class B); solid \_y walnut wood case. EDUCATIONAL" ModriT^hriffi 10a.; rj walnut wood cam NFLfiXIBLE" ModilT CMhTfiij ioc; full 8IR, upright piano: vertical Otrlnglac. "IRONCLAD" Model; oashT^iTTmau upnyht grMd X overstning. "T I82T" Model; 3 1 1 ft. jznm a' ltr cent value; I J overstnmg 'l"KAISER" Model; cMh, £ 42; a ?mr.pr,?bt concert L grand. ALL a- a Models can be had on ?, ?? P?Lmhme j?. System for a small Mm monthly. C&H and Inspect above specialities if seeking a gnou and reliable Piano ai a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co'?n.?d ?r?B ?erchMta 1? High-?reet and CUUe Ar-de. CanUO. el05M DOMESTIC ARTICLES KNITTING Mwh!nes.-Xh-pest Hov.stT in Wales- J\. lessons free; hire or cash work found; distance no object.—Griffiths, 146, Windsor-road, Neath. el3297 SPENCERT the Universal Provider for Babies, St. k3 John's-square, Cardiff. Provider for Da is PEN(-BR for Latest Des Carriage^ Send for price lists. See his showrooms. SPENCER for Folding and Push Carts, in all the new American and English designs. Inspection solicited. S- PECER for Summer anoPies; the largest a rt- ;h0 lar i es T aKort- men. in the Principality. Ai Inspection is solicited. S PENCER'B £ ath "Ciairs, Invalid Chairs.^Send for list. PENCEirS Wonder of the Age Sewing Machines, )0 complete for 56s. 6d. Send p.c. for lists. PENCEITS Mangling and Wringing Machines, ks Washing Machines. Send p.c. for lists. PENCF,R'S nitting Machines. The Eclipse is the best Knitter in the world. Send p.c. for lists. FENCER for Tcy Mail Carts, Toy Prnmll, Children's Tricycles, and Tncvcle^ Horses^ SPENCER'S only ad roll 23 St. John's Church !? squar? (opposite ChurcM. Car(Ua. el2604 CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. tJT\ tew Landau, Wagonnette, Tudor GIg, small Tudor G't? to suit 13 hands; Governess Oar, Princess cam with rubber tyres—Lewis. Carr.aga BuHder. Cardiff, eliot HORSIES, LIVE STOCK, &c FOR Sale, Donkey, Cart, Harness; quiet to drive: r women or children; no further use; sell, L2 15s— 21, Br;tol-5tr_tr:.ch-r Newport.. e4071w5 OR Sale, wen-matched ppfr of bay Geldings; black r< points; 5 years, 15.2; IteP and go well together; pass all road nuisances.—Apply T. Cook, Bell Lane Mews, Gloucester. 03995w2 SOUTRE Giles' PIg Powders (fattening and curative) and Worm Powders for pigs.—Sold by all Seed Merchants, or direct of Squire Giles Company, Cardiff. SPORTING IrrrKIDGES.—The Cardiff Cartridge, Ts. M peT 100' loaded with Scb'Ite smokeless pow- afr' 7. V^' per 100; mce used always used; samples ^Ve onp?oM! appHMtion; Nobe!'s B?ietlt.. aed per 100. Orders for 1.000 cartridges de.iv.nj Iree ^Supplied only by Cro-9 RrcM, Ca-rdlff. fT^s^liiflesT ^oWOTs; CaM, Cartridge Bags, and (.??- r?s T uHM  eTOMT!, ? ^11 gun accessories at  prices; special atten- tion to all CIBSB of repairs; D?M?b?ret Br?hK?d? Qun?, from 3?s. Od- C itloss Bi-and Ammunition Dealem- GCun5sG, STMS. GS^;RT,N,TION ajtd 4. St. MMy-"tre3t, C.rdia. eiww MEDICAL REMEDIES. ?-TULISS Native H,rbs. "-The one absolute Cure for H all diM?M aris'ng from 'mpunties of the blood. M-v led an' ywhere on receipt of price, 45.-0: J' Davies, 50: Morris-street, Mormton. e4O7G?5 —^VS TITTT^ATT^ecrs an1! HaE<Js: Steels for weak legs; A.pine ■ «twn« EhsUo Tmsees; Lady F^aetic Stockings, BeKs. &c.; Crutches, Si H ?!e, ??? a??.. ??ock; iHu?t? !íst: „ a Allen PeaTce, Charles-st. (off Queen-rt.).Cardl^and Croedmead, Br,?. el=2 JEWELLERY FOR SALE.  y.. Wtch M,r_g? The est and cheapæt shop  SnglUSh S« SR*A»(■for°ten (third h?p f. .= c?&AIO-OLToet), by J-meø Keir (for ton ? ? ? XS. C? ? Mu?.?.. iciMood and nMtert. BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, Ac. Aitw (iict'a standard Rudge- W hit worth, racers and road-racers, various size frames to suit short or tall riders; perfectly reiv machines; ntted free wheel, two brakes, jointless hollow rims, plated, with lined centres and edges: any gear fitted; any pattern handle- bar; rubber or rat-trap pednls; 26in. or 2Cin. wheeis; price £.8 15s., to cl. Also a few good Second-hand Gent's Machines, from 305. upwards.-Full particulars on application to Kudge-Whitworth (Limited), 103, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Newport Agency: 74, Commercial- street. e1323 MARVELLOUS Bargain—Gent's high-class Cycle; ll no use to owner; free wheel, rim brakP.D?n)op licensed tyres on silver-plated rims: latest 1904 light roadster; new last month; highly finished and guaran- teed perfect, as new; complete with gas lamp, bell, bag, &c.; sacrifice at £4 12s. 6d. cash, lowest; apprctvai willingly.— F. House, Devon Villa, aJliscote Grove- road, Weston-super-Mare. el3328 RALPH Green and Co., 142, Bute Docks, oorner of Patrick-street, Cardiff, hold large rtocks of Clhiher Tvres, Cambridge Tyres, Edlin Sinclir Tyres, Beaded-adt-e Covers, Flap Covers, Inner Tubes, and an Cycle Rubbers and Accessories, and sell at manufac- ture re" prices. Garden Hose, cheap. For all water- proof and Rainproof Garments their prices cannot be beaten. Inquiries for prices of Mechanical Rubbers, Asbestos, and Leather Goods respectfully invited. Note address; no other in Cardiff. eISM4 BICYCLE S.-It.art ling :Revolution in Prices! Agent*' JD Profits Dispensed With.—'The celebrated "War- wick" Cycles now supplied direct from factory to rider at the enormous re-duction of 33 1-3 per cent.; :Cl^, 123. Models JE8 as., Crabbe front brake. Bowden back brake, any best tyre; £ 9 9s. Models £6 6s., Bowden brake, | Middlemore saddle. Easy payments, reasonable extra. from 10s. monthly. Approval before payment. Two years' guarantee. Send postcard, it will save you Pounds. -Warwick Cycle Company (Dept. G), Co,lege- buildincs, Spring Hill, Birmingham- elZ220 MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES, &c BARGAINS In Seoond-hand Motor-Cycles—3i-h.-p. JD Riley Motor-Cycle, as new; 3-h.p. Rex, 1903 pat- tern; also 2i Kerry; all in first-class order. Appointed official repairers for the Automobile Great Britain and Ireland.—Ayliffe and Sons, Daisy Motor and Cycle Works, Cardiff and Newport. el3238 T- -HE FúUü1"wa.j;s->ío10I Company, Wegate-strt, Tc3rd,iff, are the ??ole "holcale and Retail Agent, for South Wales for Clement-Talbot, Argyll, and Daimler Cars. A fine saiection of !?A Cars always m stock. We can quote manufacturers' prices for any make of car. j T- HE South Wales Motor Company have the Largest, JL and Best Selection of Cars, Motor Clothing, Tyres, and Acocssories in Wales. <1330?. THE Only Agents In Wales and Monmouthshire for j. genuine De Dica Cars, 6, 8, 10. and 12 h.p.; also Rex Cars and Motor Cycles; agents for M.M.C. Cars and Kerry Motor Cycles; any other make cf Car supplied at London prices. We keep in stock good supply of Dunlop Motor Car Tyres and Accessories. Experienced engineers for repairs to cars and motor cycles.—Ayliffe and Sons, Daisy Motor Works, Cardiff and Newport. Write for catalogues. Nat. Telephone £32.. Telegraph address AyliJTe Cardiff. el2394 MISCELLANEOUS. MRS. R?ch, 109^ Castle-road, Cardiff, Wardrobe 1\I.. Dealer; letters punctually attended to. el3326 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS -TTTANTED, Soap Wrappers, anyh:nd? g?,? Id. T T dozen; prompt cash.—2S1, Cowbridge-road, Ca.r- ddzen; Prompt cash.-2ol, Cowbridge-road, Car- MISCELLANEOUS SALES. SPIRIT Labels, Corks, Battles. Tape; list free.- Corcoran, Manufacturer, 99, Clarence-road, Bristol. e4l24w5 FOR Sale, Steam Barque, carrying capacity a.bout 10:1 JL tons; light ratt.-Apply Stone and TiBFOn, Chemical Works, St. George, Bristol. e4C34w5 BILLIARDS.—For Tables, Re-cover??, E?-cu?hioning Ban" ReqUIlt, apply to Proberts Billiard Work? Plymouth. ejar,3 >TO More Broken Mantles—New Incandescent Me?; 1" Mantles (Patent 9.622); practically unbreakaMe platinum; 70 candle power, whits light; 6d. pot! free; 4s. 6d. dozen—Orossleys, 174a, Fountain-road Liver- pool. 4006w2 FOR Marquees, Tents, Rick Sheets, Blinds, Covers J'' and Poultry Pens, write Thomas Pngsley and Co., Newport, Mon. Second-hand Tents for Sale. el3345 PREPARED Oatmeal Powder for GTeasy Skin? and JL Russian Complexion Cream, Is 2d each pest free.- Miss Russell Bowman, Complexion Specialist, 22, Queen- sreet. e4057w4 BASKET of Fm?h F.sh (,Ix,,t 81b.), cleanM, carriage Bpa?d to any address, for 2?. 6d.; hawkers and frv r-? supplied.—Ernest Morris. Milford Haven. el3082 AWNINGS, Sun Blinds of erery description, spring Aa,n,d hook-up, fixed; any dirtance, estimates free — Fred. Morgan and Company, The Makers, Cardiff.  ?1?2: "X OOK, Mun, Look you, now!"—Ice Cream—Ice » J Cream Utensils and Sundries for Freezers; Transfer Pots, Tubs, GIaes, Spoons, Wafer, Cornet, and Boat Holders, Ice Tablets; Ice Cream Carts, the ccle- brated Ice Cream Mixture, Tins of Wafer, Boats, and Cornet Biscuits; Freezing Salt and every requisite in our large showrooms to select from.—dreader and Son, Scale Manufacturers and Complete Shop Fitters fOT all Trades, Caroline-street, Cardiff. Est. 1876. "The Old Firm." Nat. Tel. 1276. el2779 A Veritable Steel Quill Audascript Pen Holder, with reserve pens; will write a letter with one dip; will not spurt or blot; price Is.—Stationary Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. LIST of Useful Office Goods:—Paper fasteners, office paste, electroplated pins, damping-wells and brushes, sponge bowls, stamping pads in various colours always ready for use; paper weights, ebony rulers, ink- stands, inkwells, inks in all colours and for every possible use; erasing knives, paper cutters, duplicate post-card books, letter clips, pen nibs to suit all hands, pen-racks, pen-wipers, &c., &c., on sale at the Stationery Department, Weest ern Mail, Cardiff. TRAYClotJw., drawn thxmd Teveritte Ltnm rapee, JL Maort<d 8! Is. per box ot one dœe; pcett?e 34. Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. HE Tourist's Bank Purse, real seal; prices from 2s. JL M. to 4s.—St&HOMiT Depaftment, Weetern Mail, Cardiff. THE Durable StMnpHtg Ink Pad, ?w&ya ready fcr Tuse may b? had in various oobmrs; price I* Postage gd.-gtatiouwy Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. T STTER Balance, nickel-plated, to welsh lb.; JLj price 6e. M.; postage 5d.—Statkmerx Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. THE "Tattler" Fountain Pen, fitted wttti 14-carat JL gold nib; price 3a. M-StatioDery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. BURGLAB-Proof We; patent lock; juitable M BpapeTs nr jewe!?; an exact model of ordinary large safe; price L2 W.-StiLtionery Department, Wee- tern Mail, Cardiff. THE Gem Aut.oc Dust-Proof Ink Pad, price 39.; Tpostag,i 3d.-St&tloD Dep=tment, Wœtern Mail, Cardlg. SPECIAL value.-Bilk Paper Japanese Serviettes, con- taining 36, price 6id. per packet; postage 2d.— Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. "TjlNQUIRE Within Upon Everything," a most usefnl book; its. ed., post tm.-Station=y Department. Western Midi, Cardiff. COMPLIMENTARY Cards fŒp:rogTve Whist, Bridge, end At Home, 4s. per box of 100 cards; smaller quantities may be had at 9d. per dozen.- Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. MUSIC Paper 13. per packet, 0-we 3d.-Sta- J?JL tionery DcpaTtment, Western Cardiff. 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[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] HIS OPPORTUNITY. By M. LOUISE CUMMINS, I Miriam h-,d drifted into the afternoon feet- tival concert with the vain hope that here for an hoar might lie forgetfulness. Hardly had she taken her place when it rushed upon her that scarcely a month had passed since Hallet-t and she were sitting almost in that -very spot. They had been late-eveT, the laughing argument in the hall at home which caused the delay came back to her with a new pang- and the slight c-onfusion caused by finding their seats occupied had fixed the numbers in her mind. She looked down at the check in her lap and saw that she sat in identically the same place as she had done then. Her throat felt choking as her eyes tllrnd slowly to the empty chair at her side. Everything inanimate seemed to have entered into LEAGUE with memory against her. Suddenly the dark head reared itself with eyes looking fixedly ahead, their cold blue belied by the swift rash of colour to her TEMPLES and hands closed convulsively upon each other. She would have given all she pos- i sessed on earth to appear entirely uncon- scious of the tall, broad-shouldered ngure which moved up the aisle and quietly took I the place at her side. Quite oblivious of the fact that she held her programme upside down. Miriam studied I it absorbedly, but her fingers shook so that it fluttered from her grasp to the floor. There was nothing in Hallett's manner as he stooped and picked it up, restoring it with a slight bow, to show that he WAS aware of the presence of the woman to whom three weeks before he had been engaged. The eyes of each sought the platform again with appa- rent indifference. I For on Tschaikowski's "beautiful "Pathetic" symphony fell on unheeding ears. Then came the intermission, and with it the oppor- tunity of Archibald Frederic McKenzie. As quiet. as the proverbial lamb, he had sat on his mother's lap right in front of Miriam during what, to him, so fresh from heaven's own music, was a poor confusion of sounds. He owed his pesence at the concert at all to the fact that the same twenty-tliree-year-old mother had that morning her third encounter within a month w:th the last of as many incompetent nursemaids, and indignantly decided to take charge of her small son herself. He had rewarded her by behaving in A way that could not have drawn a frown from the sternest of his long line of Scottish I ancestors. But with t.be intermission he mounted on the small space of chair seat which the drawing aside of maternal skirts left at his disposal, and looked at Miriam with eyes whose rollicking blue said as plainly as words, "Now we can have a. good time!" Plainly entranced with Miriam's beauty he wrinkled np his small nose until the lifted upper lip showed a row of diminutive white teeth. The girl leaned forward, her fa.ce softening involuntarily, and patted the hand which held so tightly to the chair back. As she did so an usher moved up the aisle and EPOKE to the mother. Archib-ild Frederic was immediately set upon his sturdy four-year-old feet. and given to understand that his dream of bliss was over. But the ardent young Scot had no inten- tion of being torn from his divinity so easily. One small hand went out toward Miriam. The protruded under lip heralded unmistakable distress. With all his might and main he resisted the gentle urging of the maternal arm. Let me take care of him until you come back—if you are coming back?" Miriam leaned forward quickly. Oh, thank you! But won't it be too much trouble. Some one wants to speak to me at the door." With a rapid mental picture of having to propel her small eon, resisting, down the aisle, the mother gasped her relief. Archi- bald Frederic had already setttled the matter by placing one hand on Hallett's knee and c-rowding past him to Miriam 6 lap. But once securely perched there his whole attention—with the fickleness of Touth-was immediately transferred to the stern-looking young man next him. He regarded Hallett fixedly for a moment, as though he was a very poor riddle, then leaned forward. '00 mad? o." Hallett's lips twitched. Then he added, Only very sorry." "Wha' fo*? "Bee-am", I quarrelled with some one whom I love very dearly." It was a bold stroke. His heart almost stood still when he had spoken. He did not dare to glance at Miriam. Quarrelled was plainly beyond Archibald Frederic. He pondered over it for a moment, then came back to something he understood. 'OO—bad? Yes." 'Oo say—"on say—'oo Yes." 'Cause 'hen I bad an' I say-I so'y— —Mummy Dee say—she say-" I He looked round, swallowing hard, bringing his small palms together in the effort to express himself as he wished. Suddenly the hands parted, his arms encircled as much of Miriam AS they couid encompass, the soft, red mouth was pressed to her bending face. "Mummy Dee say-t,hat! he finished triumphantly, facing Hallett. Miriam had caught him to her bosom with a choking breath. Where were all :he things which had seemed so iraporta-nt. BO vital, three weeks before? She was letting the beet good of life. with all its tender pos- sibilities. slip from her. and beside it nothing else mattered. The sweet, childish influence was like a breath from God's own heaven in the fa-ces of these two people who had quarrelled, and, because of their very love for each other, hurt each other so cruelly. Hallett turned, his arm across the back of Miriam's chair. • "Perhaps—if you told her I was sorry—" his voice was husky—"that life is like—" he checked himself, remembering the child, for, though his words were to him, his eyes were on Miriam's face—"that it is like death with- out her!" With the unerring intuition of childhood, Archibald Frederic knew instinctively to whom he referred. His hand went up and patted the face above him, coaxingly. "He say-he so'y," he pleaded. As his mother returned, murmuring her thanks and apologies, and lifted him from Miriam's lap, he looked back eagerly. "He say-he so'y," he repeated earnestly. Hallett sprang to his feet. "Allow me to carry him out for you!" "If you will be so kind. I have to catch a c ar- Picking up her train, the mother followed in the wake of the tail man who carried her small son so securely and easily against his broad shoulder. But Archibald Frederic's eyes were still fixed on the top of a dark head, now fast being hidden from his view. "He say-he so"y! H-E—say—he The closing of the door shut out the last word, but Archibald Frederic had had his opportunity, and used it. The orchestra v,ere returning to their places when Hallett came back. "Dearest!" His hand closed over the one beside him, his eyes compelling the tear-wet ones. "Take me out," she breathed quickly. "No one saw what took place when thew. reached the small corridor behind tne stagre— where they had no business to be. as it was intended only for musicians—except a little French violinist, who had lingered to re-place a broken string. Hallett, entirely oblivious of his surround- ings. wa", holding the girl's upturned, quiver- ing face between his hands. "Then—Mummy Dee say that!" He illustrated with much satisfaction. The little violinist considerately turned HU back, in case it might occur again. "Cela se fait lui-rreme lie muttered with a shrug. "Pourquoi est—elle si eharmaiite.

TIM REGAN'S TREE. By OTHO B. SENGA. It. WAS a Christma-s tree, of course. What other tree has any special interest for a, ten- year-old boy on Christmas Eve? Particularly a boy with two little sisters who had never even seen a Christmas tree, much less shared in the joy of possessing one. Tim had helped the man who sold the trees -holding the horse, running up to the doorg to ask the people if they would buy a tree or some Christmas wreatlf;. and calling at. the top of his shrill, young voice to let every- one know how very cheaply these especial trees and wreaths could be bought. The man had given Tim a tree, in addition to the ten cents promised, for his afternoon's services. The tree was very email, and was qtnte brown on one side, besides being broken almost in two in the middle. But it could be mended with twine, a.nd the- brown side turnefl. towards the wail, and it would be a fine Christmas tree. indeed. And he would spend the whole of that ten cents for presents for Nellie and Xora. In fancy hoe saw the tree bright and gay. almost lik" the big. beauTiful ones he had seen that afternoon in the grarid houses. Vi here he had carried the wreaths. Intent OIl the delightful picture of hia imagination Tim did not observe that he was dragging hi tree directly in front of a tall young man. who was rushing into the Union Station, his gaze directed so anxiously to the big clock OVERHEAD that he quite overlooked the small boy and the dragging tree at his feet. Tim escaped the collision by a hair'. bre? dth. The young man. tripped by the t!"e, 8.um hiNt falling on one knee, but I recovered himsdf instantb-. and rose, while Tim. with true boy instinct, dodged aside, ducking his head to avoid the expected blow. The young man laughed. I'm not going to hurt you," he said, pleasantly, hurry and help me pick up MY things." His suit case had been thrown with sufficient violence to force it open, and several toilet, articles lay scattered about. They both stooped, and the hurrying throng surged to one side for a minute, some scolding at the delay, others laughing. When the silver mounted trifles had been restored to the case the man looked agair; at, the clock, muttering, ruefully, I've lost that train." Mad?" Cjtreried Tim, looking up at the per* plexed. h a n dso m E f ace. Not now; I was, just for a second; but it isn't worth while," adding as if THINKING aloud, "life is too short, and there are too many big things lie stood, looking back at the elevated- station from which he had just come, as if trying to reach a decision. Tim touched his coat, timidly. Say, Mister." he said awkwardly, I'm-I'm dead sorry, yer know." It was the first attempt at an apology he had ever made in his rough, young life; and he didn't quite understand the new impulse. The man looked down- regarding him earnestly; noting the patched garments, the gaping shoes and the broken tree clutched closely by the stem. I'm afraid." he said kindly, "that I'm the one who ought to apologise I've broken your tree." No. yer didn't," cried Tim. -eagerly, it was bruk when the man guv it to me. But. I kin mend it. and I've got ten cents to buy things for it." "Indeed!" and the young man APPEARED ,ni?,nde, -of the F;im. surprised at the magnitude of the sum, I suppose it's for a little brother or & sister,, maybe?" Yer didn't think it was for me grand- children, did yer?" with a street boy's sarcasm. It's for me two little sisters, an' they'll think it's bully. Good-night. Mister. "Wait a minute—what's your name?" "Tim. Wha-tsyours?" Same as yours." "Tim Began?" Not Regan, but Tim—Timothy Fordham. Have you had experience in buying things for Christmas trees, Tim?" Tim paused. He feared his new acquaint- ance might be "jollying him. but the grava fa-ce and kind eyes were re-assuring. "Yer see." he said confidentially. "this'U be the first Christmas tree them two kids ever had. but I've seen A bloomin' lot of trees to-day. and I know I kin fix it." I'm sure yon can. Tiin. but th2r("s nothing like experience to help out. Do ycu live near here" "Yup, 'bout five minutes' walk." "Well. Tim. I've missed my train, and the evening is on my hands. Carry your tree home; I'll wait here, and we'll go together to buy the things. I've had experience." Tim dashed excitedly away. The rest was like a wonderful dream, in which dolls, toys,, picture-books, candy and nuts, and bright- coloured ornaments and "make believe" snow, such as Tim's eager eyes had seen on the fine trees that day. figured extensively. They were both loaded with bundles when Tim led the way to the cheap tenement he called home. "Sh-h-h!" he cautioned; "them two kids ia asleep, and we want to fix the tree 'thout wakin' 'em." Swiftly and silently they worked. Ford- ham's skilful fingers showed "experience," and Tim's heart fairly ached with gratitude. "Ain't it bully?" he whispered, ecstatically. "You bet." answered the other, dropping unconsciously into the slang of boyhood; "wheras your mother?" "She ain't comin' till late; she's gone to clean up Miss Sherwood's studio, after what they call a 'spread. The woolly dog in Fordham's hand dropped to the bare floor with a crash. "Oh, gee!" said Tim, looking over to the 1cl. apprehensively, but no visions of Santa Claus haunted the little sieepers, and they slept on undisturbed. The big fellow grasped Tim by the shoulders, and hurried out into the tiny entry. "Tell me again," he commanded, "where your mother is?" With pity for the other's stupidity. Tim explained carefully, saying the words slowly and distinctly. There's an artist girl—named Sherwood. She has big, grand rooms—called a studio. Mother cleans 'em every day. There's a show there to-night-a spread, she called it. Mother's gone to clean up after the big bugs goes away. SCf>?" Fordham nodded. He had been hurrying awa.y from that st-udio. and from the cold answer of the "nartist girl," when he collided with Tim's tree. He had known Eleanor Sher- wood but a few months. An uncontrollable impulse had that night forced from his lips the love that was in his heart, nd he had been refused—refused decidedly, coldly. "I really believe she classes me with that crowd of fortune-hunters that have followed ?hIer about ever since it became known how wealthy she is. I wish she'd lose every dollar; then I'd step up and say-" His cast'es were overthrown by a woman's voice calling from below, "Timmie, bring the lamp, so Miss Sherwood can see." "It's mother." whisperer! Tim. "Quick! Where can I hide?" exclaimed Fordham. "Round there. Hurry!" Fordham squeezed his stalwart, form into the narrow space, and fairly held his breath, while Tim's mother and Miss Sherwood came up the stairs, followed by Miss Sherwood's coachman. Then he hurried away* "Im glad I missed that train," he thought. "I'm glad I didn't go. There's no use GIVING up like this. It's a. cowardly sort of a- fellow that ca.n't ask a girl a second time. I'll manage someway to convince her tha.t it's the girl, and not the money. I want. Heavens! I've so much of my own that I don't know wha.t to do with it. She can give hers away if she wants to. I wish she would. Why couldn't I have known her when she was poor, before that old Australian unelp-11 He stopped to distribute a generous handful of silver among a little group of belated news- boys. and did not see the Sherwood carriage as it rolled noiselessly by. But it's occnpa.nt had seen him, a.nd her quick eyes had noticed his act. The next morninc a note was brought to Fordham, and his face flushed, and his heart throbbed as he recognised Eleanor Sherwood's firm, beautiful writing. "I thought you selfish, cold, and hard to the poor, and I was poor so long that I know what poverty means. I was at Mrs. Regan's last night. I saw the t,. Tims tree?and yours. I have a. C'bri?tmas gift for you-if you eull care for it. Will you come? l 'KT.TCAKna RHERWOOgj*