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S^New Work on BUTTERFLIES & OTSS, with COLOURED PLATES. In Monthly Parts, price 6d. European Butterflies and Moths. By W. F. KIRBY, Assistant Naturalist in the Museum of Science and Art for .Ireland. WITH FACSIMILE COLOURED PLATES, specially prepared for this Work. BUTTERFLIES and MOTHS will be written in a man- aer clear, simple, and attractive, so as to interest the ordinary observer as well as the youngest student of fj[atural History; at the same time, the Work will have r*e advantage of the most recent information, and will based upon the researches of the highest authorities, ^U9 forming a comprehensive, accurate, and reliable Account of the structure and habits of the various species of European Butterflies and Moths, with full directions or their collection, rearing, and preservation." I Orders for PART I., price 6d., are now received by all Booksellers. FULL PROSPECTUSES at all Booksellers, or post free Oil application to the Publishers, CASSELL PETTER & GALPIN, Ludgate Hill, London. NEW BUNYAN (large Quarto), with COLOURED PLATES. Just commenced, in Monthly Parts, price 7d. & std. Cassell's Illustrated Bunyan. With Original Coloured Plates prepared for this Edition. [ e., PROSPECTUSES at all" Booksellers, or post free from I CASSELL PETTER & GALPIN, Ludgate Hill, London. I Just commenced, in Monthly Parts, price 2 s. 8d. The Scripture Gallery of Illustration Carefully printed on SUPERFINE PLATE PAPER, Imperial Quarto size, 15 in. by III in. Con- sisting of Two Hundred and Fifty Beautiful Engravings, selected from the Drawings by GUSTAVE. DORt, of Scripture Subjects which have appeared in the DORf BIBLE and other Books. With An Essay, Critical and Historical, on Sacred Art, by EDMUND OLLIER. V SPECIMEN PAGES AT ALL BOOKSELLERS. Cassell Petter &* Galpin, London and all Booksellers. THE THREE MAGAZINES. 1. Monthly, price 7d. Cassell's Family Magazine. CASSELL'S FAMILY MAGAZINE consists of numerous short articles on subjects of general interest, sometimes not exceeding 411ae page, and rarely extending over three pages. This rule of brevity produces excellent results. While the varied interests of the domestic circle are fairly represented, there is a marked absence both of sensation and of sermonising writing whicb we cannot sufficiently commend. The continuity of the monthly dumber is preserved by novels of more than average merit."— Academy. 2. Monthly, price 6d. The Quiver, for Sunday Reading. THE QUIVER is widely known as one of the very best of lnaguines. The subjects are well varied, the illustrations are and good. The devotional or expository papers are thoroughly scriptural."—Record. THE QUIVER contains a rare variety of tales, essays, poems, *ad sketches—a body of right good reading and wcfl-executed PIctures. "-N#1IÇIJ1I/-úl. 3. Now ready, price 6d. Little Folks Magazine. "LITTLE FOLKS.—An excellent monthly."—Times. II LITTLE FOLKS.—A capital little work for small people."— therueum. "LITTLE FOLKS is the perfect ideal of a magazine for the young. "-Glasgow Maü. "LITTLE FOLKS defies competition. Its tales are the best we have ever seen for children.' —Derby Mercury. Cassell Petter &* Galpin, London; and all Booksellers. Now ready, price 2s. 8d. The First Part of the Continental Portion of Picturesque Europe (viz., part 25), containing an exquisite Steel Frontispiece —" ORTA "—by BIRKET FOSTER, and nu- merous Illustrations on Wood from Original Drawings. Cassell Petter Galpin, London and all Booksellers. FISH FOR SALE. MR. W. I. THOMAS, of Noyaddwilym, will offer for sale, at his Shop, No. 15, High-street, Cardigan, on SATURDAY NEXT (To-morrow) a large 1 supply of Salmon, Sole, Dried Haddocks, and other Fish; also native and other Oysters; and is at present making arrangements for a continuous Supply of the above for the town and neighbour- hood. ^February 22nd, 1878. MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY IMMEDIATELY ADVANCED to Householders, Farmers, Cow Keepers, Car and Cab Owners, Tradesmen, and others, without :Y kind of sureties. Distance no object.—Apply L. ROUSE and CO., Financial Agents, 3, Kirlcgate, Huddersfield. N.B.—All communications strictly private and Confidential. IF you want PRINTING of any description done neatly, expeditiously, and reasonably go to ^he OBSERVER Office, No. 1, Eben's Lane,(op- Posite the Black Lion Hotel), Cardigan. Old Sores and Old Skin Diseases. wJTheseeda of these disorders are effectually expelled by this £ TJngnent, not only from the superficial parts, but the internal tissues like-wise. Any case, even of twenty *"■*» standing, sp#»dily yields to its influence. A Certain Cure for Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, I Asthma, &c. Oess sore throat, diphtheria, bronchitis., asthma, tight- alonp n c*lest, and pain in the side—which instant treatment Ointrr,Pr?Vents degenerating into more serious maladies, this »)0_R~en'; has the same powers over chest complaints as a blister VaHrt66?! 'Without causing pain or debility. Old asthmatic in- ^'1 derive marvellous ease from the use of this Ointment, health brought round many such sufferers and re-established after every other means had signally failed. Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Sores, and Ulcers. trat By rubbing the Ointment round the affected parts, It pene- OQ -n to the tissues beneath, and exercises a wonderful power nS. kl°°d flowing to. and returning from, the diseased intoi The inflammation diminishes, the pain becomes less ill 1 erable, the matter thicker, and a cure is soon effected. In lis ij^-atanding cases, Holloway's Pills should also be taken, body. ey Will thoroughly expel all depraved humours from the Gout, Rheumatism, Stiff Joints. •ffeefcS?*' and Rheumatism arise from inflammation in the parts PW d. To effect a permanent cure, adont a cooling diet, driuk { Z.?1 ?ter,_take six of Kolloway's Fills night and morning, 'IfiWiri Ointment most effectually twice a-day into t! e ^tim, w^.on used simultaneously, they drive all inflam- *nlaro-n+"kpession from the system, subdue and remove all ^Sntractei6 anc* *eave sinews and muscles lax f "&0f7t the Ointment and Pills should be used in the I ^ad r ^allowing complaints:— f Breast* S?rns (Soft) Sca'113 Fistulas Sore Throats i onions Oout Fkin Disen^ca f ol^^laina Glandular Swellings Scurvy r< at>Ded Lumbago Sore Heads £ ',es Tumours Stiff Rheumatism Ulcere Sore ijipicg Wounds n?odo PAlls are soW 'at Professor HOLLOWAY'S wS? ^Dertil i' Oxford Street, London; also by nearly J?or Medicine throughout the Civilised 4 and Boxes, at Is. l £ d„ 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., lis., 22s., ■& ourmo •' « i ?v sma"est Pot of Ointment contains one c l* Wnte^ e sma"eit Box of Pills four dozen. 4,11)6 had in^^ions are af^xed to each Pot and Box, and "ny languaee, even in Turkish, Arabic. Armenian. Persian, or Chine.-c. G'Y KHE-1R pob niath 0 ARGRAFFW AITH, am rdi1fS1'a,^r^iesyui0^ ac yn y modd destlusaf, yn a r Observer, 1, LÔi1 Eben, Aberteifi. BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, 42, St. Mary Street, Cardigan. BBADY-MADE~BOOTS Sc SHOES. DANIEL DAVIE S, FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, BEGS to solicit an inspection of his Newly-received Stock of Ladies, Gentlemen* Children's Ready-made ■WINTEB BOOTS, in all the latest designs, from the most noted Manufacturers, the whole of which are marked at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. Gentlemen's Fishing arid Shooting Boots. Ladies' Gloue Kid Button Boots. THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT still continues to receive D. D. 's special attention, experienced workmen only being employed, and the best materials used. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. CEREDIG EVANS' COHPOUN DOUZNINE PILLS THESE Pills, prepared from the recipe of an eminent Physician, who has for many years prescibed them for his patients with unerring success, are now publicly introduced, in order that the mass of the people may become acquainted with a Medicine, the efficacy of which has been proved beyond doubt in the treatment of all disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, such as Indigestion, Wind, Flatulency, Loss of Appetite, Sense of heaviness after Meals, Colic, Stitch in the Side or Back, and habitual Constipation. They combine the tonic and strengthening properties of Quinine, with those of a mild aperient, thereby removing all obstructions to the healthy performance of the functions of digestion without causing depression of the system. For females these Pills will be found most valuable in restoring and invigorating the constitution, and may be taken with perfect safety by all ages. ø The Proprietor has received numerous testimonies to their efficacy, and has every confidence in recommending them to all who are subject to the above complaints. PREPARED ONLY BY f. CEREDIG EVANS, Ohemist, Cardigan, And sold in Boxes at Is. lid. each. GLASS & PAPER-HANGING WAREHOUSE, 31, PENDRE, CARDIGAN. OWEN BEYNON EVANS, Painter, Glazier, Paper-hanger and House Decorator, BEGS respectfully to inform the Clergy, Gentry, and the Public generally, that he has commenced JI) Business as above, and trusts, by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage. A choice Stock of Paper-hangings from the best Manufacturers. Chimney and Toilet Glasses always in stock. Plain and Ornamental Glass of every description for Windows, Doors, &c. PICTURE RODS AND GILT MOULDINGS. Pictures framed. Estimates given when required. MANURES! MANURES!! JOSEPH FISON i cO^rIPSWICH, MANUFACTURERS OF I SULPHURIC ACID & CHEMICAL MANURES, (One of the oldest Firms in the Trade). Just Arriued, per S.S. Sea Flower, a supply of the following:— VERY STRONFLY RECOMMENDED. Extra Quality Corn Manure I Special Mangold Manure Special Potatoe do. Special Turnip do. ALSO, Dissolved Bone Manure Concentrated Manure Superphosphate Soluble Guano THE Corn Manures are designed especially for the production of fine quality combined with large yield, in which respect they excel other well known fertilisers (see pamphlet, pages 2 and 3), and samples of corn grown with these Manures have fetched the highest market prices in past seasons. I The Root Manures are designed, not only to give the young plants a good start, but to support them throuqh every stage of their growth. Attention is drawn to these points as some Manures are only partial l heix action, and, though forcing at first, fail to bring the crops to perfection. Works-Ipswich & Bramford. Head Offices-Eastern Mills, Ipswich. AGENT: WILLIAM JAMES, Ironmonger & Implement Agent, iTJT" Warehouse CAMBRIAN QUAY. ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF 30 YEARS. HENRY DANIEL DA VIES, MANUFACTURER OF ■WOOLLEN CLOTHS, FLANNELS, BLANKETINGS, Welsh Plaids and Stripes, Hosiery and other Yarns, Priory Street, CARDIGAN. These Goods are manufactured from PURE Wools, and WARRANTED to be unadulterated with SHODDY, or any other INFERIOR Materials. The Hosiery Yarns are in great variety of Colours and Qualities, made up m different size Balls, convenient for Retail Dealers' ready sale. PATTERNS and WHOLESALE PRICES forwarded, Post Free, to Shopkeepers ONLY. L D. R. WILLIAMS, SOXTLPTOE, Marble Works, LLANELLY. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Crosses, &c., executed in Granite, Marble, and Stone. Designs forwarded on application. I Yn awr yn barod, pris Swllt, HYNODION HEN BREGETHWYR OYMRU, Gydag Hanesion difyrus am danynt Cyflawnir y gwaith mewn Tair Rhan. Rhoddir Gwyneb-ddalen a Chynwysiad cyflawn gyda Rhan 3. Yn awr yn barod, mewn Llian, pris 28. 6c., OOIFXAJSTT 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. POTATOES. IF you require good Table or Seed Potatoes of the very best and choicest sorts, the same can be obtained of A. CHETTLE, who has just imported a quantity, and has opened Stores at PROGRESS PLACE, Mwldan, CARDIGAN. February 20th, 1878. 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. PENSON'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. gENSON'S ARTISTIC ENGLISH CLOCKS, decorated with Wedgwood and other wares, designed to suit any style of architecture or furniture also, as novelties tor presents. Made solely by Benson. From £ 5 5s. BENSON'S PAMPHLETS on TURRET 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. LLAN LINE, Shortest Ocean Passage to MERICA, Halifax, Canadi & 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 lakes charge or them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants Assisted Passages by the Allan Line. Ø" 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. C. Roberts, "Observer" Office. MILK! MILK! MR. W. I. THOMAS, of Swiss Cottage Daily, 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. The Printing Trade. AN Intelligent YOUTH wanted as an AP- PRENTICE to the above Trade. A good opportunity offered to learn the different branches thoroughly.—Apply, Office of this Ptsper. Yn awr yn barod, 144 tudalen, Pris Swllt, WEDROSIA: SEF riWEITHIAU Barddonol a Rhyddiaethol y diw 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. E-rns, Rhydanfach Ceinewydd, ac yn Swyddfa'r Om^rver, Aberte IMPORTANT MEDIOAL 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 oi the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Loss of Energy., the Back, Constipation, Blushing, Hysteria, Timidity, »eu 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 Pauenis. 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 JL On the culture of the healthful and beautiful in humanity. Fifty-seven Engravings. tt„„. Subjects -Physical Education, Laws of life. How to render weak muscles strong, Gymnastics, PreJeS510?„ot 4lsease, Cure of disease, Air, Light, Skin, Diet, lUtb.&c- Gives jn. structions for developing and strengthening the human body, How to regain lost health resulting from loss of nerve POwer, the effect of overtaxed energies-Over-work, City life, -Worry: 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. NEW WORK OF VITAL INTEREST. Post Free, Six Penny Stamps, From J. Williams, 22, Marischal-street, Aberdeen. A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. XjL CONTENTS. XjL coNTEIqTS. 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. 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. 1878. STEWARDS: Col. LEWIS, Llysnewydd; W. R. H. POWELL, Esq. Maesgwynne. THE TIVY-SIDE HUNT STEEPLECHASES&HURDLERACES (Grand National Ruks,) Will take place on FRIDAY, MAY 3rd, 1878. THE HUNT BALL At the GUILD-HALL, CARDIGAN, on Thursday, May 2nd. W. O. BRIGSTOCKE, ESQ., Parkygors, Boncath, R.S.O., Hon. Sec. CARDIGAN UNION. GENERAL SERVANT WANTED. WANTED, at the Cardigan Union Workhouse, a General Servant (female), aged between 25 and 40; Salary, jE12 a-year, and rations in the House. Must be able to understand the Welsh and English languages. Applications, and certificates of Character, to be sent to Mr. W. G. GEORGE, Clerk to the Guard- ians, Cardigan, by SATURDAY, the 30th day of March instant. Applicants must attend at the meeting of the Board, to be held on the 3rd day of April next, at the Board Room of the Workhouse, St. Dogmells. Cardigan, 6th March, 1878. TO CONTRACTORS. THE EGLWYSWRW SCHOOL BOARD, Pembrokeshire, are prepared to receive TENDERS for the ERECTION of a Schoolroom (for 75 children), Out Offices, Boundary Walls, and Premises, at the Village of Eglwyswrw, in the County of Pembroke. The Tenders are to be sent in to me not later than SATURDAY, 30th day of March next, at my Office, at Cardigan, where Plans and Specifications may be seen on any day (except Saturdays) in the meantime, and the terms of the Building Contract, and every necessary information will be given. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Dated this 28th day of February, 1878. IVOR EVANS, Clerk to the Board. 3, Green Street, Cardigan. GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. Patronised by several eminent Phftieians 11114 Surgeons, and UHIYZMAIXY held in high esteem. Though you have Buffered and de«pair«d for years, and tried Remedies in Tain, be auured there is still a safe and speedy cure for yon at a smaU cost by using GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS, which are now recognised by all as being the best Medicine yet discovered for PILE AMD GRAVEL, as well as for the following pains, which, in Ninety-nine Cases out of every Hundred, are caused by these painful Maladies PAIN IN THE BACK, FLATULENCY,QRIPING, COLIC, 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, PAINS IN THE STOMACH, AND ALL LIVER COMPLAINTS. Thoniandt have been enrtd by these Ptlli, and many who bad btu prOQOKnead hop«lca> hny« bean thoroughly restored to health by their use. ONE BOX WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTICAL O. THEIR EFFICACY. In order to nil all who man be mferint from ONE or BOTJg a/ these ilaMist, the Proprietor preparet Uiit Vegetable Remedy in Vie following fornu No. 1—GEORGE'S PILE ft GRAVEL PILLS. No. 2-GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. a-GEORGE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. Important Teitimonialt from Doetort, ChemisU, and Invalid*, from all parte of the country, will be forwarded to any addrett on receipt of a itamped envelope. Sold in Boxes, 18. lid. and 3s. 9d., by all respectable Chemists; by Post, 11. 4d. and Sa., in postage stamps. EVERY BOX 18 PROTECTED BY THE GOTIRXXKNT tTAHt. NOTZCB-The title PILX AND GRAVEL PILLS" it Copyright, and entered at Stationere1 Sail. Propnetor, J. B. GEORGE, M.R.P.S.. HIRWAIN, GLAMORGANSHIRE. ESTABLISHED 1832. THOMAS WILLIAMS, LINEN & WOOLLEN DRAPER, 7, BRIDGE ST., CARDIGAN. Funerals completely furnished on the shortes notice. FOR SALE, A RICK of excellent Meadow RA.Y, weig&ing about 7 tons. Apply to the Editor. 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.