The Cardigan Observer and General Advertiser for the Counties of Cardigan Carmarthen and Pembroke

THE RAILWAY.—At a meeting of the local ex- tension committee, held on Tuesday evening last, it was decided to renew the efforts in furthering the object, as only one good pull" and a pull altogether" was necessary to secure the amount required prior to commencing operations. CARDIGAN ART CLASS.—We are authorised to state that Capt. A. W. Mackworth, R. E., Inspec- tor of Science and Art Schools, will meet the Art Class Committee, and will visit the Art Class on Friday, February 22nd, at 7 P-NI. It is trusted that all the students of the day and evening classes will be present on that evening. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—We are requested to state that on the above day a grand dinner will be given at the Guild-hall, intended as a social gathering of the Rifle Corps, tradesmen, farmers, and others, of the town and neighbourhood. A meeting to pro- mote this object was held at the Town-nail last night, and was adjourned until next Monday eve- ning, when the attendance of tradesmen, and others generally, is invited. It is said the gathering has no political motive, but simply a mutual demon- stration of loyalty. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—At a petty session held on Monday last, at the Council Chamber, be- fore the Mayor and Alderman Davies, P. C. John Richards charged William Phillips, labourer, Tre- forgan-fach, Llangoedmore, with being drunk and incapable at Eben's-lane, on Saturday night, the 9th inst. Discharged on payment of costs. P.C. David Jones (28) charged David Davies, haulier, Pendre, with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart. Discharged on payment of costs on condition that he became a total abstainer. For the next offence he Would be sent to prison without the option of a fine. THE BIBLE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT.—A very successful concert, in connection with the above School, was given at the Guild-hall, on Wed- nesday night last. The chairman was the Rev. W. C. Davies, vicar of St. Mary's, who introduced the programme with some pertinent remarks rel- ative to the school and its object, viz.Bible teaching. The programme was then gone through as follows :—pianoforte duett, Misses Nicholas and Rowlands; solo and chorus Please give me a penny, sir," Children's choir; solo "The slave mother," Mr. Pryse Mitchell; glee" Ffynon fach," Penpark party; duett Convent bells," Misses Mitchell and Harper; chorus Cydgan y morwyr," Mr. D. G. Phillips and party; solo "The birds will come again," Master Heale; duett The larboard watch, Messrs. J. Evans and 0. Thomas; part song "Dos ato Ef," Children's choir; glee Haf," Mr. Morris and party; chorus "Mulliganguards," Master Heale and party; part song "Norah, the pride of Kildare," Penpark party; duett "Gipsy Countess," Miss Thomas and Mr. Phillips; part song Sleep, lady sleep," Mr. Morris and party; song "Bradwriaeth y don," Mr. Jenkin&, Penpark; part song "Sleep, gentle lady," Mr. James Evans and party; song The man of many names," Mr. Ethel Lowther; "Sleighing glee," Children's choir; finale "God save the Queen." The whole of the programme was well rendered, and where all ac- quitted themselves so creditably it would only be invidious to make any special remarks. Before the national anthem was sung, a vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr. Mitchell, and sec- onded by Mr. Smith, and the Rev. gentleman briefly responded. The audience densely packed the hall, and a good sum must have been realised towards the above excellent institution. BURIAL BOARD. An adjourned meeting of this board was held on Tuesday last, at the Council Chamber, for the pur- pose of considering any claim against the board. There were present—Messrs. T. Davies (chairman), L. James, James Williams, J. Lewis, and Stephen Davies. CLAIMS. A bill from Messrs. Jenkins & Evans, of £3 4s. 4d., for professional services rendered, was pre- sented. The Clerks also presented a bill for jE21 148. 5d., for professional services rendered to the board, together with the cost of books, and a transfer stamp. The Clerk said that the duties performed by him were very onerous since the formation of the board, and such that could not have been performed by any but a solicitor. The professional charges were the lowest possible that could be charged and as regards his general duty as a clerk, he would leave that entirely in the hands of the board. He would be quite willing if they gave him nothing for his services as clerk; but he did not think that the public expected him to do so. The question of salary having been considered in the absence of the Clerk, it,.was agreed that the sum of jE30 be given the Clerk in discharge of his bill, and in consideration of general services ren- dered up to the close of last year, the chairman re- marking that the clerk had steered them clear of many difficulties since the formation of the board. A cheque was also issued in payment of Messrs. Jenkins A Evans' bill. The Clerk thanked the board, and said that he would be contented if they had witheld from him any consideration for services as clerk, as he had taken great interest in the matter from the com- mencement. ;— CARDIGAN TOWN COUNCIL. The quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Council Chamber, on Saturday morn- ing last, presided over by the Mayor. There were present—Alderman Davies, Councillors Asa J. Evans, L. James, John Lewis, Lewis Evans, W. Woodward, Stephen Davies, 0. P. Davies, and Rev. W. Jones. COVERING THE CENTRAL SPACE IN THE MARKET. Mr. John Lewis produced a plan and specifica- tion of the work OF covering the central space in the market. The additional space afforded there- by would accommodate 207 persons, and would be an improvement as well as an enlargement. He did not wish to enforce his own plan, but thought the space was wanted for the sake of the market people, and the good of the town. The work of covering could be done complete for EW, but it would cost another dE50 to roof the top with glass and slates. The whole work could be done com- plete for H100. In four years it would pay £30 per annum to the revenue of the Corporation, and not £25. Alderman Davies thought the matter should first be well considered before it was determined upon. They could scarcely enter into the matter then, and he suggested that a committee of five or six be appointed to digest the matter thoroughly. Some ratepayers out of doors were already loud in their dissent against the proposal, and it should be re- membered also that the buildings have some pre- tensions to architectural beauty. They could not be too cautious in the matter, as it would involve an outlay of JEIOO, and should have some consider- ation at their hands. They should not also aban- don the idea of the lower market being darkened, which would render it apparently valueless The buildings were designed for market purposes, and they should not lose sight of this, by doing any. thing that would occasion inconvenience at any future time, should the lower market again be re- quired for market purposes. Mr. Woodward thought it a step in the right di- rection. He believed it would be advantageous to cover it, as he could not see the utility of having the space there. In case of the lower market fal- ling back to its original use, he could not see it would be.,disadvantageous. Mr. J. Lewis was prepared to answer the ques- tion about the light. TFhey could put glass win- dows in, which would give ample light. He could not see it would be much darkened. Mr. Woodward seconded the appointment of a committee to consider the subject, and it was agreed it should meet the following Tuesday after- noon. "9 THE CARDIGAN BRIDGE. A letter was read from Mr. W. Vaughan James, Haverfordwest, calling attention to the state of the approaches on the Pembrokeshire side of the bridge. THE WATER WORKS SCHEME. The Mayor said the committee appointed to con- sider the above matter were desirous of consulting a Civil Engineer, so as to be satisfied with the ef- fectual working of the scheme, as it would involve a great outlay. Mr. L. James had recently been talking with a person from Haverfordwest, and the gentleman they consulted on the subject down there was Mr. Szlumper, of Aberystwyth; and as Mr. Asa Evans had seen Mr. Szlumper, perhaps he could give them some information. Mr. Asa J. Evans: I met Mr. Szlumper lately at Conwil, and in consequence of what Mr. James told me, I mentioned the matter to him at once, and asked him would he come to Cardigan at a moderate charge, to consider the levels and alti- tudes in connection with the new reservoir, and to give his professional opinion on the scheme., Mr. Szlumper said he would do it for five guineas. The Mayor: Mr. Szlumper is an authority on the question, and his terms are moderate. Alderman Davies said that Mr. Szlumper was an Engineer fully qualified to do the work. He did not see they should go further, and perhaps not get one so good. Mr. Szlumper came down here occasionally in his capacity as county surveyor to inspect the bridge and Mr. Szlumper was the en- gineer of the Railway extension, but whether it would come or not, he did not know. IT was therefore resolved that the Mayor should write to Mr. Szlumper, and specify the terms which he had promised Mr. Evans to do the work for. THE RATES. The Mayor said the case which had been pre- pared on the question of the rates had been sub- mitted to Mr. Picton Evans, for his perusal, and had now been returned. As it was an important case, it was only proper that each legal member of the Corporation should examine it, and if there VAS any amendment made, to re-submit it again to Mr. Picton Evans, before obtaining counsel's opinion thereon. Mr. T. Davies seconded the proposition, and added that the draft should then be handed over to Mr. Asa J. Evans, and by him to Mr. Smith. APPLICATION FOR THE GUILD-HALL. An application was made by Major Evans for the use of the Guild-hall, during the Assize week, to hold a concert in connection with the Volunteers. Granted, on the usual terms. UNSOLD CORPORATE PROPERTY. The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Griffith Davies, Warring, asking whether the field he held under the Corporation was to be let to him for the ensu- A.Tderman Davies here asked whether the pur- chases of the Commons property were completed yet. Messrs. Davies Brothers had been speaking to him on the matter, and he should continue to repeat the question, at every meeting, until they were completed. The Town Clerk handed in a letter, received that morning from Mr. Smith stating that through illnesslle had been unable to attend to the deeds, but would do so the following week. After a little discussion, it was resolved on the motion of Alderman Davies, seconded by Mr. L. James, that the field referred to be again let to Mr. Davies, until the 29th September. THE OLD CORPORATE SEAL. Mr. Asa J. Evans wished to know why the old seal of the Corporation had not been deposited at the Aberystwyth University Museum, m accord- ance with the resolution passed. The business then terminated.

I CARDIGAN COUNTY COURT. The bi-monthly sitting of this Court, was held at the Shire-hall, on Thursday last, before his Honour Judge Beresford. There were 80 plaints entered for hearing, but the majority were disposed of by the Registrar. His Honour the Judge entered the court at 11.30, and Mr. W. W. Mitchell, on behalf of the advo- cates of the court, greeted him on his first appear- ance at the court. Mr. Mitchell said I hope your Honour will per- mit me, on behalf of my fellow advocates at this court, to greet you on your first appearance amongst us. I have been in practice here for about 24 years, and it has been the rule, at all times, to assist the Judge in every possible manner; and we as advocates, are desirous of shewing our kind feelings towards you on the present occasion. I understand that your Honour is an Englishman; but, at the same time, I trust that your Honour will endeavour to acquaint yourself with the Welsh language, to such an extent as to be able to under- stand it for court purposes, which will greatly as- sist you in your duties. Bishop Thirlwall, though an Englishman, mastered the Welsh language thoroughly. I am a Scotchman by descent, and have acquired the Welsh language. His Honour, in thanking Mr. Mitchell for his congratulatory address on this, his first visit, said: When I was first appointed, I made up my mind to study the Welsh language, so as to dispense with an interpreter; but I have been told it would be of no use to me, as the English language was spoken freely everywhere. Hitherto I have not met with any case that required a knowledge of the Welsh language on my part. However, after your remarks, I shall endeavour, though I am in years, to acquaint myself the best I can with the language, especially if I find it will be a help to administer the law. I trust that the advocates will render me every assistance they possibly can, so as to facilitate the work of the court. CONTESTED CASES. Thomas Griffiths, Auctioneer, v. Evan Thomas, Llain, Blaenporth. Mr. Picton George appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant did not appear. This was an action to recover fA 3s., value of lots purchased at a sale. An order for the payment of 5s. a month was made. James Evans, Dinas, v. John Thomas, Newport, Pem. Mr. W. W. Mitchell appeared for the plain- tiff. Defendant did not appear. This was an action to recover a sum of money for work done, and for the maintenance of defendant's wife, from Janu- ary to September last, at 5s. per week. It appears that defendant had left his wife, who is an invalid, and was co-habiting with another woman that he was the owner of a vessel, lately wrecked, but in- sured, and that he had, in order to prevent the payment to plaintiff, placed the insurance money in the name of his lady love. An order for imme- diate payment was made, the same to be paid out of the insurance money. Joseph Harper, Rhydyfuwch, v. Thomas Wil- liams. Mr. Mitchell appeared for plaintiff. An action to recover possession of a dog-cart, from the defendant, who had taken the same away from the premises of one David Davies, whose goods were under an execution by plaintiff. The defendant claimed the dog-cart on the ground that he had lent David Daviea iElO to buy it at Carmarthen, and that David Davies had only the loan of it. Judgment for the plaintift., with costs. Hannah Thomas & Son, Pendre, Cardigan, v. James & Morris, Auctioneers, Fishguard. This was an action to recover the sum of JE20 from de- fendants, due from William James, Bayvil, an ex- ecution debtor. Mr. J. A. G. Evans appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Mitchell for the defendants. The defendants proved that a bill of sale was ex- ecuted on the 28th December, 1876, by William James to them, and that they had to pay JE434 7s. Id., in rent, taxes, &c. The sum realised by the sale fell short of 971 4s. 7d. of discharging their claim. Mr. J. A. G. Evans contended that the bill of sale was given in order to defeat other creditors, and objected to the generality of the assignment. Judgment was given for defendant, with costs. The above were the only contested case*. MANERDIVY AND CAPEL COLMAN » PLOUGHING MATCH. The annual Ploughing Match, limited to the above parishes, was held on Thursday, the 7th instant, on the land of Mr. W. James, Felinwen, being a field belonging to Fachendre farm, in the Parish of Capel COlman. The competitors being 25 in number, were divided into five classes. The following is the result:—■ In the Champion class, two competed, the best was William Lewis, Kilrhue-fach, 208. In the General Class 12 competed,—1st prize, Simon James; Pentre, 20s.; 2nd, David Rees, Cil- fowyr, 18s.; 3rd, John Griffiths, Parkneithw, 16s.; #&, James Williams, Glanpwll-du, 13s.; 5th, Dan Thomas, Clynfiew, 10s.; 6th, John Jones, Pentre, 8s.; 7th, David Griffiths, jun., .Ffosyvicar, 6s.; 8th Evan Jones, Cilgwyn, 4s. In the Junior Class 4 competed—1st prize, Evan Thomas Griffiths, Ffosyvicar, 16s.; 2nd, Ebenezer Richards, Vaynor, 13s.; 3rd, John Jones, Cilfowyr, 10s. In the Single-wheel Plough Class 3 competed- 1st prize, Thomas Rees, Castlemalgwyn, 16s.; 2nd, John Thomas, Kilwendeage, 10s. Four competed in the Extra Champion Class— 1st prize, David Jones, Clynfiew, 20s.; 2nd, Ed- ward Thomas, Clynfiew, 10s. The special prize of 5s. for the best ridge in the field was awarded to Simon James, Pentre. The sum of Is. 6d. was given to each of the nine unsuccessful competitors. The judges were Messrs. Thomas, Yet; Evans, Tyhen, Cilgerran; and Sandbrook, Whitechurch farm, whose awards were very satisfactory. The work was excellently done with the excep- tion of three of the ridges, and the weather was very fine. The subscriptions were liberal, especi- ally from CoL Lewis, Mrs. Saunders Davies, Capt. Saurin, Mrs. Colby (Ffynone), R. F. Gower, Esq., and Rev. H. Jones, rector. The amount collected and distributed in prizes was JE12 9s., for which the committee and the ploughmen are thankful. Mr. W. James deserves thanks for his kindness in placing such a good field at the disposal of the committee; and Mrs. James for her kindness to the judges and others during the day. Mr. James thanked the team owners and ploughmen lor the good work done in his field. D. G.

THE NAVAL RESERVE "ENTERTAIN- MENT." DEAR FRIEND,—It appears that my friends, the Collector of Customs, and the "minister of the little Hope Chapel" do not feel inclined to vindi- cate the part they played At, the above "entertain- ment," and I am in a doubt whether I may take their silence as an acknowledgment that they were on the wrong side. After displaying such bravado and bitterness at the meeting, I thought my friend, the Collector, would be very glad to get an oppor- tunity to chastise through the Press the irrational deacons of the chapels for enunciating anathemas against the meeting and the ungrateful trades- men of the town, for refusing to support the affair. I also fully expected my friend, the minister," would set forth his reasons for patronising year after year the Naval Reserve Cause; but I was disappointed. However, "if the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain," and in case neither of my friends will come out, I shall, in a week or two, trouble the readers of the Observer with a few remarks on the pernicious tendency of vain amusements, and the unlawfulness of warlike entertainments to the disciples of Christ. STEEL PEN. !m

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. DAVIES. -On the 4th instant, at William-street. in this town, the wife of Mr. Robert Davies, fitter, of a son. MARRIAGES. GRIFFITHS—CHARLES.—On the 12th instant, at Capel Mair, in this town, by the Rev. Thos. J. Morris, Mr. Griffith Griffiths, mariner, Pendre,. to Miss Mary Charles, St. Mary-street. DEATHS. GRIFFITHS.—On the 12th instant, at Cilgermn, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John Griffiths, butcher, aged 53 years.

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ARGRAFFU A LLYFR-RWYMO. pr Gwneir pob math 0 waith ArgraflEu yn Swyddfa'r Cardigan Observer, I, L6n Eben, Aberteifi. Yn awr yn barod, 144 tudalen, Pris Swllt, BDKOSIA: SEP GWEITHIAU Barddonol a Rhyddiaethol y diw- I eddar Mr: T. WEDROS EVANS, Ysgolfeistr. Yn mhlith ereill ceir y bryddest fuddugol ar y Ffurfafen yn Eisteddfod Crymych, 1876. Ar werth gan ei fam, Mrs. Evans, Rhydanfach, Ceinewydd, ac yn Swyddfa'r Observer, Aberteifi. IF you want PRINTING of any description done neatly, expeditiously, and reasonably go* to the OBSERVER Office, No. 1, Eben's Lane,(op- posite the Black Lion Hotel), Cardigan. GEORQ-E'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. tfUronited by teveral eminent Phyticiant and 8urgeon», and CKITHULIIT held in high esteem. THOUGH you have suffered and despaired for years and tried Remedies in vain, be assured there is still a tmfe and speedy cure for you at a small cost by using E 0 R G E'S PILE AND GRAVEL GPILLS, which are now reco isea bl',a PILLS, which are now recognised by all as being the best Medicine yet discovered for PILE AND pRAVEL, as well as for the following paiQ0> which, u» mnety-mne Cases out of every Handred, are camed by these painful Maladies:— PAIN IN THE BACK, FLATULENCY, GRIPING, OOLIO, A SENSE OF WEIGHT IN THE BACK AND LOINS, DARTING PAINS IN THE REGION OF THE HEART, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS, CONSTIPATION, PAINS IN THE THIGHS, SOMETIMES SHOOTING DOWN TO THE CALF OF THE LEG AND FOOT, SUPPRESSION AND RETENTION OF URINE, PAIN8 IN THE STOMACH, AND ALL LIVER COMPLAINTS. Thousands have been cured by thet* Pilli, and many who had bMn pronotmcM hopeless hart been thoroughly restored to health by their os& a ONE BOX WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTIOAL OF THEIR EFFICACY. In order totuU all who may be ntfertng from ONE or BOTE of tliete Maladiu, the Proprutor prepares Mil Vegetable Bemed* in the fotiototn0 formt No. 1-GEORGE'S PILE & GRAVEL PILLS. Ko. 2—GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. a-GEORGE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. Important TeitimoniaU from Doctors, Chemist*, and Invalids, from all parts of the country, will be foncarisi to any address on receipt of a stamped envelope. Sold in Boxes, ls. lid. and 2s. 9d., by all respectable Chemists; by Post, Is. 4d. and Ss., in postage stamps. EVERY BOX IS PROTECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT STAttP. NOTICE-The title PILK AND GRAVEL PILLS" « Copyright, and entered at St<t<M<Mf<' NeH. Propnetor, J. E. GEORGE, II.R.P.s.. HIRWAIN, GLAMORGANSHIRE. IMPORTANT MEDICAL WORKS. 122nd Thousand, Free by Post, in Envelope, Two Stamps. GUIDE TO HEALTH or, Advice and Instructions for the cure of Nervous Diseases. Gives Instructions and Ad- vice, the result of twenty-eight years' special practice for cure of all diseases of the Nervous System, Nervous Debility Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart! Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Loss of Energy, Pains in the Back Constipation, Blushing, Hysteria, Timidity,. Self Distrust: Dizziness, Groundless Fears, Muscular Relaxation Loss of Sleep, Faulty Nutrition, Loss of Flesh, Weakness 'pimples Diffidence, &c., resulting from Loss of Nerve Power Illus- trated with Cases and Testimonials, with means used in each case. Important Rules to be observed by Patients. Also by the same Author Seventeenth Thousand. Fifty-seven Engravings on Wood, post free for 7 stamps PHYSICAL EDUCATION; or The People's Guide to Health I On the culture of the healthful and beautiful in humanity Fifty-seven Engravings. SubjectsPhysical Education, Laws of life, How to render weak muscles strong, Gymnastics, Prevention of disease Cure of disease, Air, Light, Skin, Diet, Bath, &c Gives in- structions for developing and strengthening the human body. How to regain lost health resulting from loss of nerve nower the effect of overtaxed energies—Over-work, City life Worrv' Brain toil, and Intemperance. How to secure long life and avoid the infirmities of old age, &c. ° DR. HENRY SMITH, No. 8, Burton Crescent, London, W.C. ESTABLISHED 1832. THOMAS WILLIAMS, LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPER, 7, BRIDGE ST., CARDIGAN. Funerals completely furnished on the S hortes notice. BENSON'S WATCHES. Watch and Clock Maker to the Queen and Royal Family, and by special appointment to the Prince of Wales and Emperor of Russia. Old Bond-street, and (Steam Factory) Ludgate-hill, London. DENSON'S WATCHES of every description, suitable for all climates, from L2 to 200 guineas. Chrono- graphs, Chronometers, Keyless, Levers, Presentation, Re- peaters, Railway Guards, Soldiers, and Workmen's Watches of extra strength. BENSON'S ARTISTIC ENGLISH CLOCKS, decorated with Wedgwood and other wares, designed to suit any style of architecture or furniture also, as novelties for presents. Made solely by Benson. From £5 5s. BENSON'S PAMPHLETS on TURRET B CLOCKS, Watches, Clocks, Plate, and Jewellery. Illus- trated, sent post free each for 2 stamps. Watches sent safe by post. Benson's new work, "Time and Time Tellers," 2s.6d. The Printing Trade. AN Intelligent YOUTH wanted as an AP- PRENTICE to the above Trade. A good opportunity offered to learn the different branches opportunity offered to learn the different branches thoroughly.—Apply, Office of this Pfcper. L D. R. WILLIAMS, SGTJIJPTOR, Marble Works, LLANELLY. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Crosses, &c., executed in Granite, Marble, and Stone. Designs forwarded on application. I 'r MATHIAS' Boot and Shoe Warehouse, CARDIGAN. ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF WINTER BOOTS! 10,000 Pairs of Boots to choose from. THIS Establishment is now replete with an entire New Stock of all kinds of Boots and Shoes, and will be found equal to any House in Wales. A very large stock of Summer and last year's Boots will be sold at a GREAT SACRIFICE, to make room for the new stock. Olumped or Treble-soled Boots In Gentlemen's, Ladies', & Children's. Shooting, Hunting, and Sea Boots. Natrotes* and Farmers' Nailed Boots. Leggings, Goloshes, Cork Soles, &c. A large assortment of SERVANTS' TRUNKS. J. R. DANIEL, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, PAPER HANGER, House and Ornamental Painter, UNDERTAKER, &c., 12, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIGAN. PIANOFORTES For Sale or Hire on the Three-Years System. Yn awr yn barod, pris Swllt, HYNODION HEN BREGETHWYR OYMRU, Gydag Hanesion difyrus am danynt Cyflawnir y gwaith mewn Tair Rhan. Rhoddir Gwvneb-ddalen a Chynwysiad cyflawn gyda Rhan 3. Yn awr yn barod, mewn Llian, pris 2s. 6c., OOFIA!N"T Y PARCHEDIG JOHN JONES, Blaenanerch, GAN Y PARCH. JOHN DAVIES, BLAENANERCH. Y Caniedydd Americanaidd: Y 4 Rhan mewn Llian, pris Is.; yn Rhanau, 2c. Wrexham: Cyhoeddedig gan Hughes and Son; AC AR WERTH GAN Mrs. Williams, Bookseller, Aberteifi. FOR SALE, A PORTABLE STEAM CRANE,'with proved Chain for working it. Guaranteed to raise at least Three Tons weight. Apply to Mr. Thomas Edwards, Cardigan. a -C Old Sores and Old Skin Diseases. The seeds of these disorders are effectually expelled by thh penetrating Unguent, not only from the superficial parts, but from the internal tissues likewise. Any case, em of twenty years standing, speedily yields to its influence. A Certain Cure for Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Asthma, &c. For coring sore throat, diphtheria, bronchitis, asthma, tight- ness of the chest, and pain in the side—which instant treatment alone prevents degenerating into more serious maladies, this Ointment has the same powers over chest complaints as a blister possesses, without causing pain or debility. Old MHinmMcim- u • derive marvellous ease from the use of this Ointment, t brought round many such sufferers and re-established bealta after every other tnaana had signally failed. Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Sores, and Ulcers. the Ointment round the affected ft pene- trates to the tissues beneath, and exercises a wonderful power onjR the blood flowing to, and returning from, the diseased The inflammation diminishes, the pain becomes less intolerable, the matter thicker, and a cure is soon effected, in all long-standing cases, Holloway's Mis should also be taken, Witney will thoroughly expel all depraved humours from the Gout, Rheumatism, Stiff. Joints. (Jout and Rheumatism arise from inflammation in the parts affected. To effect a permanent cure, adopt a cooling diet, drink plenty of water, take six of Hollowav's Pills night and morning, and rub this Ointment most effectually twice a-day into the suffering parts; when used simultaneously, they drive all inflam- mation and depression from the system, subdue and remove all enlargement of the joints, and leave the sinews and muscles lax and uncontracted. Both the Ointment and, Pills should be used in the following complaint, Bad Legs Corns (Soft) l Bad Breasts Fistulas Sore Throats Burns Gout Skin Diseases J*"?™* Glandular Swellings Scurvy Chilblains Lumbago Sore Heads Chapped Hands Piles Tumours Contracted and Stiff Rheumatism Ulcers Joints Sore Nipples Wounds The Ointment and Pills are sold at Professor HOIAOWATM Establishment, 633, Oxford Street, London; also by nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout the Civilised Wodd, in Pots and Boxes, at Is. l £ d., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d-, lis., 22s., and 88s. each. The gmniw. Pot of Ointment contains one ounce; and the smallest Box of Pills four dozen. Full printed directions are affixed to each Pot and Box, and can be had m any language, even in Turkish, Arabic, AxtnoBiiui, ,T « Persian, or Chinese. 18—I; MILK! MILK I MR. W. I. THOMAS, of Swiss Cottage Dairy, London, who has lately taken Noyaddwillim Farm, has made arrangements to send into Cardigan, every morning and evening, at the resi- dence of all who may require it, any quantity of PURE FRESH MILK. Early orders are solicited to be sent to Noyaddwillim, or to No. 15, High Street, Cardigan, at which latter place a constant supply may be had at all times during the day, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays only ex- cepted. Noyaddwillim, Jan. 31st, 1878. LLAN LINB^ Shortest Ocean Passage to MEEICA, Halifax, Canadian, & United States Mail. Composed of Twenty First-class Steamers. Leaving LIVERPOOL, every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY, for HALI- FAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND, and BALTI- MORE. Threugh Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, and to all points in CANADA, and the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accomodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving home, are met at the Railway Station in Liverpool by an appointed Agent of the Company, who takes charge of them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants Assisted Passages by the "Allan Line. ør Write for the Pamphlet LORD DUFFE- RIN IN MANITOBIA." For Rates of Freight or Passage, apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or London- derry or to the Local Agent, J. O. Roberts, "Observer" Office. NEW WORK OF VITAL INTEREST. Post Free, Six Penny Stamps, iTrom J. Williams, 22, Marischal-street, Aberdeen. { LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. J\_ CONTENTS. 1. Medical Advice to the Invalid. 2. Approved Prescriptions for various Ailments. 3. Phosphorus, as a Remedy for Melancholia, Loss of Nerve, Power, Depression, and Feeble Digestion. 4. On Self Treatment and Cure. 5. The Coca Leaf a Restorer of Health and Strength. MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY IMMEDIATELY ADVANCED to Householders, Farmers, Cow Keepers, Car and Gab Owners, Tradesmen, and others, without any kind of sureties Distance no object.-Apply to L. ROUSE and CO., Financial Agents, 3, Kirkgate, Huadersfield. N.B.-AIl communications strictly private and confidential. ■ ■ M><" SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS are INSERTED in the CARDIGAN OBSERVER at the following rates CLASS I.—Prospectuses of Public Companies, Parliamentary Addresses, Government Notices, &c., 6d. per Line per Insertion. CLASS II.—Notices of Municipal and School Board Elections, Legal Advertisements, Public Notices, &c., 4d. per Line per Insertion. CLASS III.—Sales by Auction, 3d. per Line per Insertion. CLASS IV.—Announcements of Religious and Charitable Institutions, Literary and Competitive Meetings, Lectures, Entertainments, Dinners, Anniversaries, &c., 2d. per Line per Insertion. CLASS V.—PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS, Such as Situations Wanted or Vacant, Apartments and Houses Wanted or To Let, Sales by Private Contract, Businesses to be Sold, Partnerships or Money Wanted, Articles Lost or Found, and Mis- cellaneous Sales and Wants, are inserted at the following rates :-Four lines, one insertion, Is.; three insertions, 2s.; six insertions, 3s. Every additional line in proportion to the above scale. CLASS VI.—BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at very Moderate Rates when ordered for a Quarter or more.