The Aberystwith Observer

PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ^E&GELDIE HOUSE, VICTORIA TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. MEDWARD ELLIS hes been favoured with in- structiona from Mrs. Julian, who is leaving the JTAV' to ^ell by Public Auction, on |TUESDAY, 31st, 1888, and following days, the whole of T, superior ^USEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c. ^^THER particulars in Posters and Catalogues. P. & W. GORNALL, ^MBERS, GASFITTERS, PAINTERS. PAPERH AN GERS, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATORS. (U Sizes of IRON and LEAD PIPES, l-[NTS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES, &c. 44TIiEN CLOSETS, FROM 28 9d EACH. TJTE A LARGE "*OCK OF PAP ERHANGINGS To select from. -P. & w. G. have just received a Consign- OF T* RON BEDSTEADS oae of the Largest Manufacturers in the World 10a 6d each. MA. f TtlfiSiflS from 8s 61 each "ORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. °*STERS OYSTERS OYSTERS Jj^ESH Supply daily. Natives, Dutch, and other kinds. Wholesale and Retail. J. FEAR, QUEEN'S ROAD. L- NOTICE TO VISITORS AND OTHERS T. GRIFFITHS, tION TEA WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Gogarddaa Arms and Lion Hotel, Aberystwyth, *JTEA AND COFFEE JqEALER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. ALWAYS_IN STOCK:- REAL WILTSHIRE SMOKED BACON AND HAMS, (Branded CHAS. HARBis &Co., Calne) AND HOME-CURED. FRESH BUTTER AND EGGS IN DAILY. I WM. ROWLANDS & SON, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS. POLISHERS AND UNDERTAKERS, :it ESPECTFULL Y announce that they hav I REMOVED their Business from Bridge-stree to the commodious premises adjoining the Victoria -1lote1, in BAKER STREET, where they hope by let atteation to Business to merit a continuance or the favours hitherto bestowed upon them. REES REES, BILL-POSTER, &C., LITTLE DARKGATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, BEGS to inform the Public that he leases the most prominent Posting Stations in Aberystwyth. ldr(lers for Town and Country strictly attended to. Ji. R. begs to inform the Public that he is a Mem- of the United Kingdom Bill Posters Association. EDWARD ELLIS, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER, HOUSE A GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, -Office and Auction Rooms and General Repository, 18, PIER STREET & No. 1, NEW STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. Valuation for Probate and Transfer. Register of Property to be Sold, Houses and Pre- mises to be Let, Businesses to be disposed of, Sales by Auction of Household Furniture, Farming Stock, Shipping, Mining Machinery, &c. Sales of all descriptions undertaken, with prompt -ettI.ements. Advances made upon all goods con- kned for positive sale by auction or private treaty. Parties desirous of obtaining particulars of Estates And Houses, furnished or unfurnished, or Apartments to Let will have them forwarded on application. Household Furniture, Stock-in trade, Second-hand Books, and other passable Property, purchased. Consignments made daily. Furniture and Stock in. spected with view to purchase without charge. Rents collected, Properties sold by private treaty, Mortgages and general business negotiated. All business communications will receive punctual attention, addressed E. ELLIS, B, Pier-street, Aberystwyth." D. PHILLIPS, CORNER OF NORTH PARADE, & 3, MAEY ST., ABERYSTWYTH, TEMPERANCE and Eating House. HORSB8 and CARBIAUSS FOB HXBS by the day or hour. Trips made to Devil's Bridge, Plynlimon, Llyfnant Valley, Monk's Cave, and other places of interest in the neighbourhood. Good horees; steady drivers ? ad reasonable prices. THE JUBILEE TEA STO RES A. MORGAN AND SON, 6, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, TEA & COFFEE MERCHANTS, NOTED FOR Horn CUBED, SMOKED, & WILTBHIBS BACON AT LOW PRICES. Good Strong Flavoured Tea from Is Sd. Chojoe election of Christmas Fruit. Wholesale Egg Merchants, liberal prices given. Dealers in English nd Spanish Onions. Fresh Batter and Egga in Daily. RATE, CHEQUE. RECEIPT and other BOOKS, numbered and perforated, may be obtained at the Observer Office, 1, North Parade. CARDIGANSHIRE. I EPIPHANY QUARTER SESSIONS, 1888. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next Gen- eral Quarter Sessions the Peace will be held and kept at the Town Hall, in the town of Lampeter, in and for the said County, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of January next, at Eleven o'clock in the fore- noon, at which time and place the Court will proceed to the adoption of the provisions of the several Acts of Parliament relating to the assessment, application, and management of the County and Police Kates, and will pass all Bills examined and approved of by the Finance Committee, after which all other County Business will be proceeded with. The Court will proceed to the appointment of a County Treasurer, in the room of Mr Arthur Johnson Hughes, resigned. Four Conservators will be appointed for the Aeron Fishery Board, The Court will be moved to appoint a Committee for the purpose of preparing a new Basis or Standard for County Rates. Two Justices of the Peace will be appointed Visit- ing Justices on behalf of this County of her Majesty's Prison at Carmarthen. The re-appointment of the Public Analyst will be made. And Notice is hereby also given, that after the dis. posal of the county business the court will proceed with the other business of the Sessions, in the follow- ing order:—Firstly, Trials of Prisoners secondly, Trials of Traverses; and thirdly, Hearing of Common Motions and Appeals. And Notice is hereby also given, that all Appeals and Traverses to be tried at these Sessions mast be entered with the Clerk of the Peace at the opening of the Court, and all Grand and Petit Jurors, Baliffs of Hundreds, and persons bound by recognizance, must attend and answer to their names, and the several Magistrates of the said County are requested to cause all depositions taken before them, relating to Felonies and Misdemeanours, to be prosecuted at the said Ses- sions, to be transmitted to the Clerk of the Peace on or before the 27th day of December instant, and in all cases arising subsequently immediately after being taken. And Notice is hereby also given that all persons having any claim against the County must send in their Accounts te the Clerk of the Peace's Office, at Aberystwyth, on or before the 14ch day of December instant, and must attend before the Finance Com mittee of Magistrates on the 15th day of December instant at the Town Hall, Lampeter, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of having their claims audited, if required, otherwise they will not be paid. Dated this 5th day of December, 1887. F. R. KOBE KTS, Clerk of the Peaee. OVKB ONE THOUSAND TESTIMONALS have been received from Medical Men. COLEMAN'S LIEBIG'S EXTRACT OF MEAT & MALT WINE Is a Delicious Beverage and ToBic made from Port Wine, Liebig's Extract of Meat and Extract of Malt; Nutritious, Strengthening, Stimulating, Flesh-form- ing, and Health-restoring; suitable for the Robust in Health as well as the Invalid. Strongly recommended by the Medical Faculty. Important unsolicited Testimonial From E. HOPKINS, Esq., L.R.C.P., L.F.P.S. 54, Aston Road, N., Birmingham, Dec. 17th, 1886. DEAR SIRS,—I beg to acknowledge receipt ot sample of your Extract of Meat and Mait vVine," also one you sent a short time back. I have now Quite Twenty Patients taking it. and as a flesh-forming, and strength producing agent, I consider it second to none, being equally useful in all forms of debility. Yours faithfully, EDWARD HOPKINS, Messrs Coleman & Co. L.R.C.P., L.F.P.S. Sold by all Druggists, Wine Merchants, and patent Medicine Vendors iu the United Kingdom, in Bottles 2s 9d and 4s 6d each. Ask for Coleman's Liebig's Extract of Meat and Malt Wine, and "see that you get it." If there is any difficulty in getting the Wine, write direct to the Manufactures who will forward Sample Pt. Bottle free by Post on receipt of 33 stamps. „ Dozen „ II Rail 30s. SOLE MANUFACTURERS: COLEMAN & CO., Limited, St. George's, Norwich, and 3, New Loudon Street, London, E.O. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, STATION- ERY & FANCY GOODS DEPOT, CHELTENHAM HOUSE, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. E. RTOTDE BEGS to intimate to his many Customers that while devoting his entire time and energy to the production of HIGH CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY both Portrait and Landscape—his Stationery and Fancy Goods business is now under efficient manage- ment, and in all departments will be found well stocked with carefully selected goods, from among which he would call special attention to The Shilling 5 quire packet of Highly-Glazed Note- Paper, the Is. 6d. 5 quire packet of extra Superfine quality. The Romaneque" having an agreeable finish Is. per quires. The Papyrus rough finish specially suited for broad nibbed Pens, Is. per 5 quire packet. Mourning Note-paper all width borders. Correspondence Carost Envelopes Is. and 6d. per box, A carefully selected stock of PRAYER* HYMN BOOKS, BIBLES, &o., in Padded add Limp Russiv Morocco and Calf. ALBUMS, the newest designs in the Market in all varieties of Binding. Amongst others specially worthy of mention is the "GEM" which is un- doubtedly one of the finest ever published. ALBUM SCREENS quite new both in Cabinet and Carte de Viaite, Hand-painted. Calf embossed and other varieties of leather. All prices. FRAMES—A beautiful assortment in all shades of plush newest designs in oxydised metal- The Rotary Frame- rhe Swing Frame, Ac. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes in separate cases i embossed and Russia leather. PURSES. E. R. Gyde has for many years paid special attention to this item of his trade and for a well assorted stock feels sure he is not to be sur- passed. Revised priee list for Photographs may be had on application. GAME AND RABBITS. G. WILKINSON, NORTH PARADE, ITS open to buy any quantity of GAME and A RABBITS. Best prices. A choice Selection of best Fruits and Vegetables. Also Mild Bloaters, Haddocks, and Kippers, always on hand. WHOLESALE EGG MERCHANT. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, INSURED AGAINST BY THE jgAILWAY JpASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY. Income .£246.000 Compensation paid for 118,000 Acoidents, £ 2,350,000. Moderate Premiuma-Favourable Conditions. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. Chairman. HARVIE M. FARQUHAR, Esq. West-End Offioe r-S Grand Hotel Buildings. W.C, Head 01!ioe :-W, Cornhill, London, E.O. W. J. VIAN, Secretary. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are required for Building a new Baptist j- Chapel at Aberystwyth. The Plans and Specifi- cation can be seen at the old chapel. Tenders, sealed and endorsed, to be sent to the Rev J. A. Morris, Aberystwyth, not later than the 19th January, 1888. The committee does not pledge itself to accept the lowest or any tender, nor can it be held responsible for any costs incurred by contractors in preparing tenders. T. E. MORGAN, Architect. 2. Market-street, Aberystwyth. AMENDED NOTICE TO MARINERS. ABERDOVEY HARBOUR. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in connection with the Line of Steamers now running between Waterford and Aberdovey, a. White Light flashing every 5 Seconds, will be exhibited occasionally from a structure which has been erected on Dovey Head, 117 feet above High Water of Ordinary Spring Tides. It will show North, round seaward to South, and will be visible in clear weather for a distance of 15 miles. To avoid the Patches when appoaching from the Southward, Vessels should not bring the light to bear to the North of East by North F North, and to avoid Sarn Bwch when approaching from the Northward the Light should not be brought to bear to the South of South East i East. By Order, (Signed) J. CONACHER, Cambrian Railways Company, Secretary. Oswestry, September, 1887. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.—Friday and Saturday, December 23rd and 24th, Cheap Excursion Tickets will be issued to Dowlais and Merthyr leaving Aberystwyth at 8 a.m. Fare, there and back, 8s, from Aberystwyth and all intervening stations to and including Aberdovey from Machynlleth and intervening stations to Carno 7s tid. Passengers can return from Dowlais at 12.5 p.m., and Merthyr at 12,10 p.m., on any date up to and inclusive of Monday, January 2nd, 1888, except Christmas Day and Sunday, January 1st. EISTEDDFOD MEIRION, AT DOLGELLEY. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1888, CHEAP Return Tickets will be issued from Machyn- lleth, Penmaenpool, Pwllheli, and intermediate sta- tions to Dolgelley, by trains due to leave Machynlleth at 8.20 a.m.; Barmouta at 9.50 a m. and 12.35 p.m Pwllheli at 6.30 a.m. and 10.55 a.m., and calling at all intermediate stations. Passengers for Penmaenpool, Machynlleth, Port- madoc, return by special train from Dolgelley at 10 p.m. same day. Passengers for Criccieth, Afon Wen, and Pwllheli return by ordinary train from Dolgelley at 6.15 p.m. same day. GRAND FOOTBALL COMPETITION AT CARNARVON. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1887, CHEAP Tickets will be issued to Carnarvon, from Port- madoc at 7.5 a.m. and 10.43 a.m.; Criccieth at ? is a.m. and 10.53 a.m.; and Pwllheli at 7.15 &-In- and 10.55 a.m. u Passengers return by ordinary trains from Carnar- von at 4.40 p.m. and 8.0 p.m. same day. For full particulars see Company's Bills. J. CONACHER. Secretary. GREAT ACCELERATION AND ADDITIONAL SAILINGS BETWEEN ABERDOVEY AND WATERFORD. ON AND AFTER MONDAY, 24TH OCTOBER THE SWIFT AND POWERFUL SCREW STEAMER "MAGNETIC" Will commence to sail three times each WAY per week carrying Passengers, Merchandise, and Live Stock' in connection with the Cambrian Railways at low through rates from and to the principal English and Welsh towns. The "Magnetic" leaves Waterford on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday returning from Aberdovey on Tuesday, Thursday,and Sunday. For times, see sailing bills. PASSENGER FARES BETWEEN ABERDOVBY AMD W ATERFOltD Saloon 10s Single. Return Tickets available for one month, 158. Second Cabin, 5s Single. Return Tickets available for one month, 9s. Children under three years of age, Free; above three and under twelve, Half-price. Through Tickets are issued between Aberdovey and all parts of England and Wales. The Passenger Accommodation on the Magnetic is of a superior description, and ,the Vessel is fitted throughout with the Electric light. A Steward and Stewardess on board. Passengers may go on board or leave the Steamer at Aberdovey at any time after the arrival or before the departure of the corresponding trains. Full particulars may be obtained at any of the Company's Stations, or Booking Offices, or on appli- cation to the undersigned, J. CONACHER, Secretary. Company's Offices, Oswestry. TO VISITORS AND OTHERS C. M. WILLIAMS Wishes to draw the attention of Visitors and others to his Stock of Millinery, Straw Hats and Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers, Fancy Wings, Ribbons, Laces, Frillings, Silk Squares, Hosiery, Gloves, Silk Umbrellas, Sunshades, &c. Gents' Newest Shapes in Summer Hats and Caps Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cuffs, &o. The well-known house for Real Welsh Flannels Whittles, and Shawls in all colours, warranted to wear and not to shrink. Every article marked at lowest Cash Price. C. M. WILLIAMS, 10, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. THE ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER AND MERIONETHSHIRE NEWS. FAMILY NEWSPAPER, AND AN EXCELLENT ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR ALL CLASSES. Serial and short Tales also appear in its columns. Published every FRIDAY Afternoon, for Saturday PRICE ONE PENNY. Offioe,—1, North Parade, Aberystwyth WINDOW BILLS, This House to Let," may be obtained at the Oiterver Offioe. price one penny eaoh. THE ABERYSTWYTH COMMERCIAL & GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER MR THOMAS OWEN, C.M. (In Honours of the London University, and late Senior Scholar of the University College of Wales.) PUPILS are prepared for Commercial pursuits, the Civil Service, the Learned Professions, the Universities, and for the various Training and Theo- logical Colleges. LADIES' COLLEGE, GOAT STREET, HAVERFORDWEST, (ESTABLISHED 60 YEARS.) Labor Omnia Opera." PRINCIPALS: THE MISSES LLEWELLIN, WHO are assisted by a staff of Visiting Masters, and highly certificated resident English and Foreign Governesses iucluding Higher Cambridge Local with Honours, Exhibitionerland Gold Medalist, Intermediate Examinations Ireland, German Gover- ness Diplomerte Lehrerin French Master, Musical Governess Royal Academy of Music, Licentiate of Trinity Jollege, London; Singing Mistress, Miss Llewellin, pupil of Madame Sainton Dolby. During the past three years the pupils of this College have been most successful in obtaining cer- tificates and honours in tke Oxford and Cambridge local examinations, senior and junior 1st class college of Preceptors, senior and junior Trinity College, Practical and Theoretical Kensington School of Art Certificates. 75 certificates gained. Prize Essays, &c. The health and comfort of the pupils receive the constant personal supervision of the Priiacipals. Patrons: Lady Phiiipps, Picton Castle, Pembroke- shire, Sir Frederick Milner, Bart., Bo wen Rowlands, Esq., M.P., Q C. ABERrSTWTTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Founded in 1812.) Trustees :-The Rev J. H. PBOTHEBOE, Sir PRYSE PBTSE, VAUGHAN DAVIES, Esq., Col. WILLIAMS, Rev J. PUGH, and T. W. BONSALL, Esq Head Master: EDWARD JONES (Jasper House), n Mathematical Honours, London. Second Master JAMES ALLAN, Esq., M.A., in Classical Honours, Aberdeen. French and German Lecturer Dr SCHOLLE. Mr WHBATLEY (Music). Sergeant DALLISON (Drill and Swimming). IN addition to the staff of Teachers on the Classical and the Modern aides of this School, the Head" Master has opened a JUNIOR DEPARTMENT for gentlemen's sons between the ages of seven and ten, under the superintendence of a Trained Elementary Teacher. For reports of Examiners, successes, &c., apply to the Head-Master. School re-opens on Tuesday, the 24th of January. Boarders return on the day previous. The Headmaster receives at 7, Laura-place, eighteen Boarders these will have the exclusive use of Laura Place Garden for Lawn Tennis, &c. THE OLD BANK SCHOOL ABERYSTWYTH MASTER: D. SAMUEL, M.A., LATE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR AND PRIZEMAN OF CLARE COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, AND WRANGLER, 1879. RECEIVES BOARDERS. School re-opens Tuesday, January 24th, 1888. TERMS ON APPLICATION. CAERLEON HOUSE. PRINCIPAL.—MISS TRUBSHAW, Asisted by Masters, and Resident Foreign and English Governesses. Pnpils prepaed for the Oxford and Cambridge Local examinations. For Terms, Ac., apply to the Principal. The School year consists of three terms, beginning respectively January 20, April 30, September 20 j but pupils can be received at any time during the terma. MR AND MRS McKAY, 11, GEORGE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, DESIRE to inform the Public that they giv Lesssons in FRENCH and MUSIC, on reason- able terms. CHRIST COLLEGE, BRECON CJIX House Scholarships will be competed for in January next, of the annual value of £ 30. For further particulars, apply to Rev D. Lewis Lloyd, M.A., Headmaster. NID BTD, BYD HEB WYBODAETH." LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. PRINCIPAL Mrs RUSH. HEAD MASTER Mr RUSH, B.A. HEAD MISXBESS Miss RUSH, T Holder of 1st class University Honours. HIS School offers the best kind of Intermediate and High-school Education and pupils can be prepared for the University Local Examinations, for the University Colleges of Wales, for London Matri- culation, &c. The teaching is marked by clear and thorough explanation and illustration of principles. and the greatest care is taken that every pupil under- stands what she is taught, and can apply the Knowledge she possesses. Terms very moderate. YSTWYTH HOUSE, 19, PORTLAND STREET, ABERYSTWYTH MISS EVANS' DAY Schools for Girls. Pupils prepared for Local Examinations. MISS EVANS (who has studied Art at South Kensington), also gives advanced lessons in Drawing and Painting. PRIVATE LESSONS IN MUSIC. Half Term commenced November 8th. Terms on application. COALS. RHEIDOL COAL YARD. CAPT. DOUGHTON BEGS to announce that he has and intends to keep a Constant Supply ef the well-known SCOTCH COALS at very Low Prices for Cash. NEWPORT COALS always on hand also PETROLEUM OIL Private address, 45, North-Parade. HAIR DESTROYER.—ALEX. ROSS' DEPILA. TORY Removes Hair from the face neck, and arm*, St 6d per bottle; sent by pojt, secretly packed, for 54 stamps. Hair Dye, tor light or dark colours, Cantharides, for growth of hair; Curling Fluid Bloom of roses, for giving beauty to the lip. and cheeks; the Skin Tightener, for furrows; Liquid for black tpecto, each 38 6d, sent by post for 5t fttunpt. Splints for crooked limbs, Sis; Xedicine fer obunity, St Oom- plexion Ptlls, Xs 9(1; Nose Machine for shapening the nose, 10B 84; Bar llachine for outstanding ears. 10.. 8d; Tar Soap, the remedy for the skin, Is; Atex. Ross's Toilet Medicine," Is, all secretly packed fer ltamps.-21, Lambs' Conduit-street, near H el bora, London, and all Chemist*. [ The Tale "NosMB THAN REVENGE" concludes in this issue, and ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1S38, will be commenced A NEW SERIAL STORY, entitled THE BARRIER BETWEEN OR REPENTED UNTO DEATH. The Observer" will be sent by post fer six months for 3s. 3d., prepaid. GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS TO ALL AT THIS FESTIVE SEASON. ANOTHER BIG DROP IN THE PRICE OF MEAT AT FRED. BAKER'S 19, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH, WHO IS NOW SELLING TO THE WORKING CLASHES 3LBS. OF PRIME BEEF FOR Is. An Early Inspection to his show of all kinds of Meat is most earnestly and respectfully invited, which includes Prime Hereford and Finest Welsh Beef, a Choice Lot of Fine Shropshire Down and Welsh Mountain Wether Sheep, a very select Lot of Bason and Pork Pigs; all the above Stock were bred and fed by the Principal Farmers of this and adjoining counties. Home-cured Hams and Bacon, Pork Pies and Sausage, Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, &o., &c., all of the finest quality. PLEASE NOTE THE PRICES Prime Beef from 31 to 7id per lb. 2 Finest Mutton from 5id to 7!d per lb. Choice Pork from 4id to 61d per lb. Pork Sausage, 8d per lb. TERMS-CASH PAYMENTS. PLEASE OBSERVE THE ADDRESS— FRED. BAKER, 19, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. R. SAYCELL. FISH, GAME, FRUIT AND POULTRY WAREHOUSE, CORNER OF NORTH PARADE AND MARY STREET. Palethorp's Cambridge Sausages, Homer's Clotted Cream and Cream Cheese. JOHN ELLIS, IRONMONGER, GUN AND LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, &c., 22, GREAT DABKGATE-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. t E. begs to draw the attention of his numerous o customers to his Stock of BREECH and MUZZLE LOADING GUNS and AMMUNITION. Curtis and Harvey's Gun Powder and Chilled Shot GREEN CARTRIDGES, 10/6 per 100; BLUE Do., 10/ BROWN Do., 9/6 per 100. POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! 2s 6d per Cwt. for Cash, DELIVERED to any part of the Town also all sorts of other Vegetables and Fruit equally Cheap. Also a great variety of Wreaths and Crosses Motalio under glass shades Immortelles for coffins. New Feathers and Beds on Sale. Address-E. P. TAYLOR, Radnor House, Terrace Road, Aber- ystwyth. PICTURE FRAMES PICTURE FRAMES EVERY Description of Pictures and Certificates, &c., Framed at reasonable Prices by D. J. LEWIS, PRACTICAL PICTURE FRAME MAKER, 15, GREAT DARKGATE STREET. LIVERPOOL. Try the Washington', Temper- JLJ ance Hotel, Lime Street. Under new Manager ment. Opposite the L. & N. W. Station, and near Docks and Central Station.—Miss Evans, Manager- ess. § ESTABLISHED S3 TEAES D. THOMAS & SON Watchmakers, Jewellers,6LC GREAT DARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. JOHN P. THOMAS, M.P.S., PHARMACEUTICAL AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, (BY EXAMINATION), 5, GREAT DARKGATE STREET. CHRISTMAS FIRES. FOR A GOOD CHRISTMAS FIRE YOU MUST HAVB A CLEAN BURNING AND DURABLE COAL. THEREFORE GO TO R. ROWLAND JONES, COLLIERY AGENT, FOR COPPICE COLLIERY BEST CANNOCK DEEP COAL has a little or no ash; onoe lighted, requires no further attention. SPLENDID COOKING COAL. I HOLLY BUSH (Best Newport), RED ASH very economical. RUABON C. & C.'s QUICK COAL, ABERDARE 1 SMOKELESS STEAM COAL, SMITH COAL, in trucks from 4 to 8 tons. Best American Lamp Oil, Portland Cement, Aber- ddaw and Cilyrychen Lime, Wolesale and Retail* Note the Addre88- LEWIS TERRACE COAL YARD AND WEIGH BRIDGE. To HOT.It AND LODGING-HOUSE KEEPERS.— Wine Lists and Business Cards, printed in the best style. Siaee the reduction in the price of the Aberystwyth Observer" the circulation has increased very considerably, especially amongst the industrial classes. It is therefore an excellent medium of communication between those who require servants and those who want situations. SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTS E M EN f S ADVERTISERS AND THE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that Advertisements are inserted in the Ab'.rystwyth Observer at the following rates :— Parliamentary Notices and Addresses, and Pros- pectuses of Public Companies, &c., 9d. per line per nsertion. Public Notices, Legal Advertisements, &c., 6d. per line per insertion. Notices of Municipal and School Board Elections &c., 4d. per line per insertion. Sales by Auction — Properties, 4d. per lina Miscellaneous, 3d. per liae per msertion. BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS. s d 1 insertion 1 6 per inch. 13 insertions 10 per insertion 26 „ 0 9 52 „ 0 6 „ Across two columns, double the above rates. ADVERTiSEMENTBnn manuscript may be calculated at seven words to a line, and ten lines to an inch. On charging advertisements, however, the lines are not counted, but the advertisements, including large lines and dashes, are measured, and the space occupied charged for at the rate of ten lines to the inch. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Prepaid Advertisements of the classes specified below will be charged according to the subjoined scale:— Apartments Wanted Businesses to be Sold Apartments to be Let Partnerships Wanted Situations Wanted Money Wanted Situations Vacant Articles Lost Houses to be Let Articles Found Sales by Private Contract Miscellaneous Wants Miscellaneous Sales, &c. Lines.) Words. One Three Six Insertion. Insertions. Insertions* 3 21 Is. Od. 2s. Od. 38. Od. 4 28 Is. 3d. 2s. 6d. 3s. 9d. 5 35 Is. 6d. 3s, Od. 4s. 6d. 6 42 Is. 9d. 3s. 6d. 5s. 3d! 7. 49 2s. Od. r 4s. Od. 6s. Od. This scale applies only to consecutive insertions of PREPAID Advertisements. If not prepaid theft Advertisements will be charged according to the Public Notice Scale. RABBITS RABBITS RABBITS WANTED 50,000 Couples weekly also all sorts of Game, for which best prices will be given Note the Address— E. P. TAYLOR, RADNOR HOU>E, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, Late New Market Hall. ABERYSTWY I'H.—Private Lodgings, or Board and Lodgings, on moderate terms during th« Winter, at P ynlnnon House, Victoria Terrace, in the best part of the town.-Apply to Mrs. Pierce. — SHOOTING AND FI:SHI.N,G. rO LET, cheap, the Shooting, Fishing and Sporfc. ing rights over the Sunny Hill estate, near Tregaron, in the county of Cardigan, comprising the right of Fishing in two excellent Rivers, the Tivy and Towy, and the shooting over about 1U,01)0 acres, in 8 parishes, in the counties of Cardigan ana Brecon (subject to ;the reservation of one Gun and Rod). The shooting comprises excellent wild duck and wild fowl shootmg, the fishing being superior tQ any in Mid-Wales. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Griffiik, Jones and Co., soli, itors, Aberystwyth. A :MY SERVICE. YOUNG MEN wishing to JOIN HER MAJES- TY'S ARMY can obtain all information as to the Cofiditions of Service and advantages of the Army, on Application at any Post Office. Great prospects of promotion are offered to eligible Young Men. Applications can-be made, either personally or by letter, to the Ofiicer commanding the Regimental District at BRECON, or to the neartst V olunteea Serjeant Instructor or other Recruiter. R. E. JONES, HORSE & CARRIAGE PROPRIETOR. 19, MARY STREET, (Neairthe Railway Station), ABERYSTWYTH. HORSES and Carnages for Hire by the day or hour: Conveyances to Devil's Bridge, Plyn- limon, and all places jf interest in the neighbourhood on reasonable terms. ABERYSTWYTH. W. JONES THOMAS, 6, MARKET STREET, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, PUBLIC ACCOUNT- ANT, AUDITOR, HOUSE, ESTATE & INSURANCE AGENT, MORTGAGE, STOCK & SHARE BROKER, AGENT for the Reliance Mutual Life AssuranoSi Co., and the Manchester Fire Assurance Co. Sales conducted on moderate terms and prompt settlements made. Books opened, made up and audited. Houses and Estates managed. Mortgages and Insurances of every description effected at satis-, factorily low rates. The purchase and sale of Stocks ¡. and Shares arranged for the usual Commission. WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. J BEECHAM'S PILLS I ARE admitted by thousands to be worth a Ctamnfr ▲ Box for bilious and nervous disorder A, «uch wind and pain ill the stomach, «U.-k headache, giddlneu, fulMB and swelling after meals, diahiesi and drewglbes*, cold chiD^ •u»hln| of hcati, Ion of appetite, shortneM of breath, eariw> oriii, icurvy, blotches on the skin, disturbed sleep, Breams, and all nerrous and trembling sensations, fee. «lfit dose will (ire release in twenty minutes. This Is no •r ther hare done it in thousands of cases. Bvery saflfcrar to esnuilj inTited to try one box of tkeme Pills, and they will In acknowledged to De WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. I per female* of all ages theM Pilla are Invaluable, ai a fW > doMs'of them carry off all gross humours, open all obstrueticat awi bring about all that is required. No female should bswftto- out them. There It no meditine to be found to J BEECHAM'S PILLS for removing any obstruction or irregie- ■ larityof the system. If taken according to the to the diractiMi El Tan with each box they will soon resto • females •( all (|V 1 soutd and robust health. I For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and aiw disorder! f|. the liver, they act like MAQIC," and a faw doaee will luaiAd to work wonders npon the most important organ• in | lamaii Machine. Tnay strengthen tha whole muscular ijitHk .-eatore the long lost complexion, bring back the kaan edge V f appetite, and arouse inft action with the ROSBBUD ot heall^^ 3 the physical ei* Ty or the human frame.—Theaa Ma f 'FACTS" admitted by -boutands, embracing all claasea 4 fteigq, OW one of the best guarantee* to the nerroua eaftf icMUtated is, BBECH.A.M'S PILLS have tkalargeat sals etfnp;. patient aiedieine in the world. 1 BBECHAM'8 MAGIO COUGH PILLS. Are lemedy far Coughs In general, asthma, difficalte M •Teething, shortn»M of breath, t ghtneaa end oppres«.;ea «r j theat, wheeling, etc., these Pills stand unrivalled. ThM £ ■ ] tpeadiiy ramore that sense of oppression and dllSellltJ Wt f erealhing which lightly demira the patient of rest. Let eM| J pereoo give BMCKAM'i CecwN Pius a trial, aad the BMm violent will to a short time be remoTed. 1 CAUTIOK.—The pubbe are Ht^aeeted to nottee that the wellI* "B,trriv'iPiijj. 8t Helens" are OD the < affixed to eeah box of the Pilla. If not on, tk«y are forgery, f j Prepared only and eol4 wbolaaale and retail 07 the pre|ii letBl'i,- j I. Base BAM, ehaealat, St Helena, USSSIUm, in boxes at la. ■ > | aad SsM. each. Sor t post tree from the.froprletorf er IS etlu I stamps.—Bold by »^1 druggists and )iMr» Medlciae Dotted tf <hektag«eiBi J dkwodm an fI. am& tMt. ¡