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r PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. FJLHE ATRE JG O Y A L Lessee and Manageress ..Mm EDWARD FLETCHER. TO-NIGHT AT SEVEN, THE ROYAL PANTOMIME, CINDERELLA. WE LEAD, OTHERS TRY TO FOLLOW. LOVELY WOMEN FUNNY COMEDIANS! CHARM ING SCENERY! EXQUISITE DRESSES, DELIGHT- FUL MUSIC! and, above all, FUN! FUN!! F U If i I Making it the Finest Pantomime Produced out of London. Public delighted. Hundreds Turned Away Nightly. The "Western Mail" says:—Cinderella' is a gigantic invention to a good Xmss laugh, with gorgeous scenery and dresses. Mrs. Edwafd Fletcher »Bd Mr. Pitt Hardcore are to be thanked for such a merry production, and His all ,th'; more so as the fun is secured without the faintest suggestion of vul- garity." The whole Show under t.he Direct Supervision of Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER and Mr. J. PITT HARD ACRE. of the Comedy Theatre, Manchester. DAY PERFORMANCES. EVERY SATUIM' :.t Two, Doore Open at One Early Doors 6. mlin&ry Doora 6.45, Commence at Seven. Prices 6,1. to £ 2 '2s. Children Half-price, tío Seats Guaranteed Booking Offices: Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street, from Ten till Five. Tele- phone, 521. 49470 BAND M H E ATRE T The Premier _JL Theatre of Wales. Leasee and Manager Mr. CLARENCE SOUNES. GRAND AND MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS. TO-DAY AT TWO AND SEVEN. 31r. SOUNES' THIRD GRAND CARDIFF ANNUAL, for which be has secured Mr. H. Onwsby, Trench's Grand Mammoth Fairy Pantomiillc- SINBAD THE SAILOR s OR, THE LUCKY k_7 OOF BIRD Produced on a Scale of Costliness, Magnificence, and Splendour never before attempted in the Principality. UPWARDS OF 100 ARTISTES. PUBLIC AND PRESS UNANIMOUS. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST EVER SEEN IN CARDIFF. Early doors open at Six; Ordinary, 6.45; Commence Seven. Bnx Oflic, occ-n daily at Thfiatre from Ten to Four. Telephone. 725. Prices from 6d. to £1 lB. Early Doors Extra. GRAND DAY PERFORMANCE TO-DAY (MABON'S DAY), at Two (by Special Desire). Also Every Wed- nesday and Saturday. Doors Open 1.30; Commence Two. 49606 D'ARC'S GRAND WAXWORKS, ST. MARY-STREET. CARDIFF. THE MADAME TUSSAUD'S OF WALES. See the Queen holding a Reception, sur- rounded by Court Dignitaries, ail attired in correct Court Costumes a, Tableau in Wax equalled by none out of London, including a New Room of Horioie, with Deeming and his victims, Jack the Ripper and victims, Milsom and Fowler and victim, Ac., &e. Admission, 3d. Children, 2d. 4028i4 • 'Tw not in mortals w command success, but we'll do mere—deserve it." THE EMPIRE Managing Director .OSW ALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! THE COLIBLilS, THE NINE LILLIPUTIAN WONDER,,O OF THE WORLD. (The tallest 37 inches )iis'h the shortest 21 inches.) Vccalist-s, danceix, actors, imti-umentalista, wire walkers, acrobats, ladder gymnasts, and pantomimiste. They also introduce Divarf Elephants, Pcnies, and Carriages. The performance is unique in the history of tntf-rtitinnients. Sse notice below respecting Afternoon Performances. A new Rustic Comedy Sketch, "THE DAIRY MAID," by the Keene Keoves Company of eix principals and Twelve Lady Dai.ctrs. New Scenery, dresses, gongs, situations, anisic, awl dances. THE LESTER TRIO, MILLIE HERBERT. TOM LLOYD BROS. FOLKESTONE, and TU BROWNS. NOTICE i AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES will be given on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and SAT'JiU) \Y at Two o'clock (curtain rising at 2.30), when !)i- entire Pro- gramme of Two Hours' Duration wt.I consist of THE C'CLIBIUS' COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT. NEXT WEEK- MR., SIMS REEVES. Th-i F amoris Tenor, will sing on MONDAY WEDNESDAY, and" FRIDAY; MRS. SIMS REEVES On TUESDAY. THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. Box Office, with Plan on View, open daily for Advance Booking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdavs, 10 to 1 o'clock. Two Performances Every Ev-ining. Early Performance between Seven o'clock slid Nine. Late Performance between Nine o'clock and Eleven. MR. SIMS~REEVES~W:XT'W^K at The Empire. MRS. SIMS-KKEVES NRXT WEEK. at The Empire. MR. AND MRS. SIMS REEVES~NEXT WEEK at The Empire. AND STOLL'S PANOPTICON. PHILHARMONIC-HALL ST. MARY-STREET. STOLL'S CARNIVAL. THIRD WEEK. GRE VC SUCCESS. STOLL'S CARNIVAL. TAKE THE CHILDREN. (Children Half-price.) STOLL'8 CARNIVAL OPENS AT TWO O'CLOCK DAILY. STOLIPS CARNIVAL T-; Illuminated wict 1,000 COLOURED ELECTRfO LIGHTS, STOLL'S CARNIVAL. V AIMETY ENTERTAINMENTS, ORCHESTRAL BANDS. SHIH: SHOWS. MERRY-GO-ROUNDS. ADMISSION SIXPENCE. Children Half-yrioe! JNBWPUKX. rjl H E M F IRE liaikaging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT: THE RHONDDA VALLEY OCTEITE OF VOCALISTS. LESTER KING. THE MACDONALD TROUPE. THE LAVENDER TROLTE. MILLIE WALTON. HARRY TOWERS. GRELL and GREY. THE WEB3TERS. Next Week: — THE COLlBRIS. THE NINE MLLirUTIAN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. Craitt Notices* ).XT DECORATORS. DAVIS ANl) IS ONS • POINTERS, GLASS, OIL, AND .PAPER-HANGING MERCHANTS 11. QMEEN STREET. DYIWOBKS, ETC. IF YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHES t NICELY CLEANED, GO TO HOBBS. DYER. 1. NELSON-TERRACE. FtrBNTTTTBB. EVAN & COMPANY. LIMITED "THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS/' ST. MARY-STRE KT A N] > DUKE-STREET. SATS. ARSLEY'S HAND-MADE HATS, ail JL. the Latest Shapes, 2s. 9d. and 3s. 9d.— 15, Wyndha.m Arcade and 40, Caroline-street. Every Man to his Trade. e5255 BHEU3B.ATIC OUBE. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO PHIL PHILLIPS 24. ST. MARY-STREET. WHERE TO L UXCR. HE SCOTIA" RESTAURANT LUNCHEONS. TEAS. DINNERS 5. DUKE-STREET. THE EVENING EXPRESS Can be obtained Every Night of the following Local N'ewMgenta: — CENTRAL: SEYMOUR, WOOD-STREET. MRS. DENISON, 7, WOOD STREET. HELLIER, BRIDGE-STREET. J. JAMES, 31, BRIDGE STUEET. E. GILLARD, 5, CAROLINE-STREET. BAKER, THE ES. J. HOGG, QUFEN-STKEET. CANTON: EVANS, LOWER CATHEDRAL-ROAD RIOARDS, LOWER CATHEDRAL-ROAD. DOWN. POST OFFICE, CLARE-STREET. REES, 55, COWBRIDGE-ROAD. DOWN, POST-OFFICE, COWBRIDGE-RD. Hl'GHES, 64, OOWBRIDGE-ROAD. HUGHES, 102, COWBRIDGE-ROAD. CARR, 132, COWBRIDGE ROAD. BAKER, 174, OOWBRIDGE-ROAD. WILSON. 194. COWBRIDGE-ROAD. RIORDAN, 212, COWBRIDGE-ROAD. BOUND, 3, KING'S-liOAD. KMITH and CO., ATLAS ROAD. ROATH: EVANS. ALBANY-ROAD. TALBOT, 52, BROADWAY ROBERTS, 2F. BKOADWAY. FLEMING. 61, BROADWAY. WHITE, 120, BROADWAY. REES, 49. METAL-STREET. THOMAS. 3, CLIFTON-STREET. ItOI'KE, ]6. PFARL-STREET. 1) F MORRIS. 209, RICHMOND-ROAD. LOCKE, 8, MACKINTOSH-PLACE. LAWRENCE, 14, CASTLE-ROAD. ROWLEFtGE, 78, CASTLE-ROAD. PADFIELD, CASTLE-ROAD. DAVAGE. CASTLE-ROAD MUMFORZ), CASTLE-ROAD. MRS RING. 7. CATTLE ROAB. ELLrOTT, BANGOR-ROAD. SALTMEAD. JOHN, 22. CORNW ALL-ROAD. CATHAYS: WILLIS, 14, MUNDY PLACE. 1'KEECE, 30, SALISBURY ROAD. STUDDARD, 55, UPPER GEORGE-ST. HOSS 4\ LETTY STREET. C STEVENS, 136, WOODVILLE-ROAD. DOCKS: .A BUSSELL, STUART-STREET. J SAVAGE, 150, BUTE-STREET. TYLER, 38, BUTE-STREET. GRANGE TOWN: SHELDRIOK, 1, AMHERS I'-KTREET. HART, 4:1, HOLMSDALE-STREET. MISS J. FRANCIS, 142. PAGET-STREET. MOORS: C. W. HUTCHINGS, CARLISLE-STREET. FLEMING. SPLOIT-IIOAD. MORGAN, 18, PORTMANMOOR-ROAD. NEWTOWN FISHER, 2 ADAM-STREET. DAVJES, 29, ADAM-STSEOT. RIVERSIDE MRS LONG, ELDOK ROAD. TURNER, 68. ELDON-ROAD. Tm) M AS, TUDOR-ROAD. MATHERS, TUDOR-ROAD. MANUFACTURER. HORSFORTH, OFFERS HIS N OWN GOODS DIRECT from the LOOM at MILL PRICES, viz. Serges, Fancies, Cashmeres, Biegra, Meltone, Mantle Cloths. Pattern sent Free on Application. Save all intermediate profit. Special Lot of Dress Meltons, all shades at per yard. Address — MANUFACTURER, HORSFORTH, LEEDS. A EDUCATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. rjpHE TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF THE COUNTY BOROUGH OF CARDIFF. SESSION 1896-97. The SCHOOL -OPENS on MONDAY, January, 4th, 1897. Copies of the Syllabus may be obtained at the College Buildings, Dun, ;cs-place, or at the Univer- sity; College, Newport-road. J. AUSTIN JENKINS, B.A., Secretary. University College, December 28, 1SU6. 49487 A < CCOUPON PRIZES 1897, FOR J WALES. FIRST PRIZE, A SPLENDID IRON-FRAMED PIANO. Also a Prize for Every Competitor. CONDITIONS. The person sending in tlie greatest number of Coupons to be the Winner of the First Prize. Each Competitor must have introduced SIREN-" to three lady householders and obtained their signa- tures to a written promise to try it. These signa- tures, together with addresses, to be sent in with Coupons. The Coupons, one of which is wrapped around every tablet of SIREN Soap, to he sent, carriage paid, to SIH EN." 10, Victoria-street, Liverpool, not later than 25th JANUARY, 1897. PART 9 NOW READY Important Announcement! + A NEW PICTORIAL ALBUM ENGLAND'S HISTORY As pictured by her famous Painters. Price Sixpence. =-==-=_c:c The Proprietors of the Western Mail" have airanged with Messrs. George Newnes (Limited), for the publication throughout Wales of the above New Work, which is a high-class Art Album and History combined. The series will be completed in about Fifteen Parts, and each part will contain Twenlij Jtigfi-GIass (fisiorical Pictures WHICH ARE Reproductions of Famous Paintings The Texts which accompany the Picture are by Mr. A. G. Temple, F.S.A. The Price of each part will be SIXPENCE To be obtained from any Agent, o at the WESTERJ) MAIL OFFICES. m "LET THE HILLS RESOUXD WITH SONG!" Sole Agency for Cardiff and South Wales THOMPSON AND SHACKELL, (LIMITED), QUEEN'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, CARDIFF. Also at Swansea, Merthyr, L'aneily, Newport, Ponty- pridd, Bristol, Barry Dock, Bridgend, .c., trc. LARGEST STOCK IN THE KINGDOM. NEWEST DESIGNS. Illustrated Catalogue Free on Application to fjjlHOMPoON AND gHACKELL (LIMITED), QUEEN'S-BUILDINGS, CARDIFF, Or any of the Company's numerous Bmnches. The CELEBRATED F.STEY" ORGANS, from 5s. Monthly, on New Hire System. e5322 !.I _I PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS THE EVENING EXPRESS ONCJC. THREli SIX TIMES. TIMES 20 Words 0 6 10 16 30 Words 0 9 1 6 2 3 -"7'1-1'- 40 Words 1 0 2 0 I 3 0 50 Words 1 3 2 6 3 9 Notice to Advertisers. IMPORTANT.—Adv&rt.Wenieuts to be classified must reach this, crtice by 10 30 a.m but they can be inserted up to 4.45 p.m. under heading of TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. Tne boxes provided for answers to advertisement# appearing in the Evening Express" are npt intended for any other purpose whatever, and cannot be allowed to be used for the distribution of printed or written advertising circulars or announcements of any kind. "Apply at. the Evening Express," means that the address of the advertiser can be obtained at the. Evening Express" Office on personal application. If required to be sent by pest, two stamps must be en. closed. The above cliarges apply only to consecutive in- -v,i r,on-; of the following class of advertisements: — SiI;nations Wanted or Offered, Apartments, Money Wanted, Partner,iliipe. Lost and Found, Miscellaneous Wants, Businesses. Houses, Shops, Offices to Let or Sell, Specific Articles for Safe Privately. if~Ihe^Tnsertions be not cnncecutive, or if payment be not made previous to publication, the credit rates will be charged. Name ana Acklress to be counted. Orders sent through the post to be accompanied by Postal Order or Halfpenny Stampe. Cheques, Postal and Post-office orders should be crossed and made payable to Mr. D. Watkin Thomas. Advertisements are received also at the following sub-offices:— NEWPORT .TREDEGAR STREET. SWANSEA CASTLE-STREET. ME RTH YR VICTORIA -STREET. PONTYPRIDD 4a, TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES, CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET. DRESSMAKING. Dressmaking—Ladies' Costumes, Evening Dresses, GSai es, &c.. Made in the Latest Style. Fit guaT"?u- tee(i A(ldress Lewis and Evans, 133. Cowbridge-i uad, Cardiff..5896 LOST AND FOUND. £ 2~Reward?—LoetTSable and White Collie.—175, Castle-road, Cardiff. e9783i2 Lost, in St. Mary's-stieet or Queen-street, on January 2nd. Pearl Kn.-Findsr will be rewarded on retyrning,! LEGAL. Junior Shorthand Clerk Re-quired in a Solicitor's Cnicc must be good writer; aged under 18.-Apply X 77,' Western Mail, Cardiff. i589^_ Mr. H Cousins, Solicitor, Cardiff, Requires a. Short- hand and Tvj>ewriting Clerk experience in a solicitor's office; good longhand, &lM good references essential. Applicants must state age, references, and salary^re- au*red. e5897 ^MaHBgaaaana—B—i»■——i——. BICYCLES. Morris Bros., CvchTWorks, Pontypridd.—Immense Bargains to personal callers. We must shlft the stock for new arrangements. Gome and See. Repairs as usual. New Maps and Lists, 4d stamps. el947 Hvmber Safety (Wolverhampton make). Dunlop Tyres, brake, mudguards, lamp, pump, and swmners complete, £ 7.—4, C(inway-road, Cardiff. e9776i4 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. For SaJe"Cob, CtM-trBMket<6. and Machine for Coal Merchant Business.—C. JIashune. Ruby-street, Roath, Ca'diit. e9761i4 Poultry.—If you want your birds to y.av you write for prioes and samples of food to Noah Bees and Sou, Hay. Corn, and Seed Merchants, Cardiff. ep229 1,000 Business Cards, Memorandums, or Billheads, 36.: 10,000 Useful Handbills, 2s. (xl. samples free -Fisher and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, Bristol. e4419 MIS CELL ANEOXTS. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Poet-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Western Mail. Tobacc onists Commencing see lild. Guide a-nd Cata- logue (259 pages), 3d.—Tobacco lists' Outfitting Co., lEo, Euston-road, London. Manager, Hy. Myers. e5792 Aristotle's Works, Complete, Coloured Plates (genuine edition), 30 etamps; "PMis by Night, or Gay Life in Paris." Illustrated, 30 stamps, poet free. —E. Bowker, 27, Reushaw-street, Liverpool. Patronise the old firm. Established 1832- e5691 ~Is~ Yo'i- Watch Wrong? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every inscription, English or Foreign, js 38. Castle Arcade, (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir, for fen years with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Music Roxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4209 '4. L APARTMENTS. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters ere Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or FictiMous Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear tlife address of the advertiser -» one of the offices of the Western Wail Two Musical Students RCftuire Apartments, with good-toned pianoforte, near the University College.— Reply, with terms, to X 52, Evening Express Offbe, Cardiff. e5939 Large Front Apartments to Let; single or double bedded room; good cooking and attendance terms modemte.—10, Gordon road, Rooth. Cardiff. 3935i8 Comfortable aDd We]) furnished Apartments in a nice, healthy neighbourhood; convenient. to town, trams, and stations; terms moderate.-Y 92, Western Mail, Cardiff. 374416 87, Albany-road. CM'difT.—Comt'or'-aMe Fut-n)"hc<t Apartn'^nts for One or Two Gentlerniin; hot ar.d cold bath; no children; terms moderate 3699:5 A Sitting and Two or Three Bed Rooms to Let, suitable for Gentlemen Friends: or to Board with Family; in Richmond-rcad.—Address Y 75, Western Cardiff. 3b33;5 Penarth.—Lanadowne Private Hotel; extensive Channel view; f^ii,<erior accommodation: moderate charges; special terms to permanent residents. 398? Furnished Apartments to Let; suit married couple or two gentlemen share same roorne.—10, Miskiu- street, Oathays, Cardiff. 3610i4 A large Front .Sitting-room, One or Two Bedrooms; with or without board; close to town.-9, Park-place, Cardiff. 3636i5 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. Waterproofs Repaired 5 While You Q V* WaSt- 8, Queen St., CARDIFF. ANDERSON, ANDERSON & ANDERSON, Ltd., ( 86, St. Paul's Churohyard, ) Warehouses: S zi, Queen Viotoria Street, >L0ND0H. Wsrks: I Bow Road, ) CLERKS AND MANAGERS. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are not allowed to Deliver Let-tea- Addressed to Initials or fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the Address of the Advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Mail. Wanted, sniait Office Boy for Shipbrokers and Coal ExjKirters' Office in Cardltf.-Apply, by letter, stating age, salary expected, &< to A 31, Western Mail. Car- diff. 398116 Wanted, a. thoroughly-practical Man to Superin- tend and Manage Two Siemens Steel Smeltang Fur. naces and Cogging Mill; must be a good smelter.- Apply, giving references and stating wages required, to Melya 'Anwork*, Neath. 4ul2i5 Wanted immediately, efficient Shorthand Clerk and Typist; good handwriting and thorough knowledge of figures indispensable.—Apply De Mattos aM Co., Dow- lais-ciiwiibers, Cardiff. 3970i9 Architect's Assistant Wanted immediately, in Car- diff knowledge ot specifications and quantities; salary. 16s. per week —Apply A 23, W<-stern Mail, Cardiff. 3973i6 Required, at a Foundry, Lad for Office, and be Generally Useful.—Address, stating wages expected, own writing, A 30, Western Mail, Cardiff 3972i6 Wanted immediately, a Clerk writing French short- haud.-Apply A. H. Tapson and Co., Exchange, Cardiff. 49567 Wanted, Junior Clerk; must write good hand and have had experience.—Addrete A 23, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3926i5 Wanted, smart Boy for Cash Desk.—Apply Cross Bros., 3 and 4, St. Mary-"treet, Cardiff. 3872i4 Wanted, Clerk; used to builder's office; good references indispensable.-—\pply, by letter, stating salary, to Chorlev, 43, Wood-street, Cardiff. 3865i7" Wanted, Clerk in Timber Trade, to Fill Up Time Travelling. &c.—State age, references, wages. A 6, Western Mad, Cardiff. 3843i4 Required, by Accident Company, .lumior, with Shorthand; salary £ 15.—Applv A 5, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3846:7 An Architect and Surveyor in Cardiff ha-s Vacancy for Articled Pupil.—For terms apply Y 72, Western Mail, Card-ff. 3646i5 £ 1.—A Conditional Salary of 12b. 6d. to El per Week can be Earned in Spare Hours or Evenings by Either Sex who can write.—Proof sent free anywhere to anyone sending self-addressed envelope to T. Smith and Co. (Department 9 B). 79, St. Helen's-rardens, North Kensington, London, W. L12662 Wantod, for Steamship Owner's Office, a nimrt, intelligent Lad.—Apply, iu own handwriting, stating age, Y 59, Western Mail, Cardiff. 357214 Foreign Correspondent Wanted, with a Knowledge of French, German, and Scandinavian, also Coal Ex- port Trade.-Apply Q 38, Western Mail, Swansea. i4 CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANT PLACES. Required, Situation Shorthand Correspondent, Typist, Book-keeping excellent references.— Apply Veritas. Western Mail Office. Newport. 3862i7 Engineer (Young), Workshop and Sea experience, Desires Po.IMcn Manager's Assistant in Marine Engi- neering Works or with Shipping Firm; could intro- duce capital.—G. W., Rosedale, Oldfield Park, Bath. 584117 An experienced French, Spanish, and Italian Corre- spondent Seeks Situation in Coal Exporter s' Office; shorthand., typist; good references.-rAddress Y 76, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3629i5 Engineer.—Good Ali-round Man, Office and Shops, Desires Appointment; no objection to travel; excellent references.—V 61. Western Mail, Cardiff- 3576.4 AGENTS AND TRAVELLERS. TRAVELLERS. AGENTS. &< WANTED. Advertiser"! are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed tc Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or fictitious N:,mes at any Post-office Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the sddress of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Western Alail. Wanted, Traveller Calling on Builders and Con- tractors for Sale All Kinds Building and Paving Stone.-Apply A 27, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4d081 Agents Wanted to Retail Ceylon and Other Teas in Packets, from In. per lb.; cash terms pushing people meaning business will please send envelope for price list to Select Oeylon Tea. Agency, 39, Lime-street, London. L13810 Agents Wanted; money easily made 'n spare time; best agency going; constant income; particulars free, also pocket rubber stamp of your Dame and address.— Richforde, Snow-hill, London. ^0i7i9 Messrs. R. W. Miller and (;0. tLimited), Stokes- croft Brewery, Bristol, are Prepared to Appoint Pur- chasing Agents in Cardiff, Newport, and SwaYL-ieo for their Celebrated Prize Medal Ales and Stout in Casks, from 4 £ gallons, inu&t he in established busi- nesses and good localities; liberal terms to large buyers.—Apply as above; to the Cardiff Stores, Albion Brewery, Bute-street; or to Mr. Jackeon, 40. Han- over-street, Swansea. 44216 Spare Time.-Erwrg-etic Persall. either sex. Wanted to Collect Small Weekly and Monthly Instalments; good commission; applicants must be able to give gcod personal guarantee as to honesty.—Address A 26, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3957i8 Important—First-class Canvasser in Litera-ture witi Find a Congenial Position if he applies H., Western Mail, Swansea. No wasters need apply. 3874i7 Agent (good) Wanted. Canvassing Cardiff and Dis- trict; a good ?Jid permanent im-ome is assured to anyone proving himself competent.—Address A 14, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3879i7 Traveller in Provision ard Tinned Goods Trade Wanted for Rhondda. and Western Valleys on Jan. 1. 1897; must have good connection; abie to prove pales; good wages to a good man.—Address A 8, Western Mail, Cardiff. 383114 Irsurance Canvasser and Clerk Wanted (Life and Accident); Jmust he experienced and weil educated knowledge of Cardiff and district desired; salary 25s. and commission.—Write stating age and qualifications, to Bailev and Giller, -Resident Secretaries, Pioneer Insurance Company, 3, Castle-street, Cardiff. 3772i6 Agents Wanted, to Sell our celebrated Packet Teas, French Coffee in TinM. and Cocoa; particulars free.- Oliver Oliver, and Co., 283. South gate-rood, Lon- don 1401d TRAVELLERS, AGENTS, .tc.. WANT EMPLOY- MENT. Agencv Wanted for First-class Fire-brick Works by Gentleman with good connection through South Wales and Monmouthshire.—Address K 38, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4015i6 Brewer's traveller Could Represent Wine ;w}d- Spirit and Bottling Firm in connection with present busi- 1 ness; commiBMon.—Address Y 81, Western Mail. Car- diff. 3680i5

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VURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS. Wanted, good General, understanding Plain Cooking thoroughly; also Housemaid; ages 22; good refe- ler.ces required.—Apply 44, Oakliold-street, Roath, Cardiff e9781i6 Wanted, experienced General Servant, willing to Assist in Bar previous experience r.ct necessary.— North and South Hotel, Louisa-street, Dock. Car. diff. e9762i4 Wanted, by end of January, good General Servant. Apply at fit-it by letter only, Mrs. Atkinson. Oak- fteld, Komilly-read. Cardiff. f9767i4 Wanted, an experienced General Waitress; good references.—W. S.. Western Mail Office, Newport.. i9 Wanted, a superior General Servant; one who has been as kitchenmaid in gentleman's service preferred; good wages given and references required.—A 36, Western Mail, Cardiff. 4017i6 Wanted, in the Country, Girl as Housenmid.—Miss Williams, Llanfredhfa House. Caerleon. 49601 Wantrd, a superior Nurse; must be able to sew; two children.-Apply, personally, 7, Marine-parade, Penarth. 3969i9 Wanted, Housemaid; wages JB12 not under twenty good reference and experience; two in family.—Mrs. Davies, Alltycloriau, Llanwrda R.S.O. 400019 Wanted, good General, not under 2s vears, for Two in Family; plain cooking. washing, ironing, good references.—Marigerita, Maindee. Newport. 4009i9 Wanted, a good General Sen-ant; references re- quired; boy kept.—Hazelhurst. Llandaff Yard. i6 Wanted, Cook-General for Small Family; nurse- housemaid kept; good referenoes indispensable.— State age, wages Mrs. John Davies, Hillside, Ponty- pridd. 3448etc Experienced General Servant Wanted for Sniall Family; good. plain cooking; little washing; good references.—Mrs. Thoniaa, Avondale, Faulkner-road, Newport. S950i!5 R( spec-table Girl, about 17, as General; good charac- ter-Apply. between two and three, Monday, 19, Angus-street. Albanv-road, Cardiff. 3S74i4 Cardiff Private PaUante' Hospitil-—Wanted, a good Plain Cook and a House Parlourmaid.—Apply to Mrs. Tatham Thompson, 24. Windsci-place, Cardiff. 49568 Experienced General Wanted; plain cooking.— Apply Williams, 48, Ryder-street, Canton, Carrliff. 3894:3 Wanted. good Cooks, Parlourmaids, General Ser- vants.—Stamp, Mrs. Evans's Registry, Elm-street, Cardiff. Disengaged Valets, Plain Cooks, Kitchen- maids. House-Parlourmaids. 3895i8 Wanted (country), good Plain Cook; wages £ 20; baking; kitcbenmaid.-Apply Mrs. Long Price. Talley House. Llandilo. 3906i8 Wanted, good Plain Cook; small family, four ser- vants.—Apply, stating age, wages, and references, Mrs. B., Island House, Laug-harne, Carmarthen. i5 Wanted, respectable Girl as House-Parlourmaid; aged 22 to 25; country.—Apply, stating age, wages, and reference, Mrs. Powell, Chapel House, near Builtb. 'u_- 3912i8 War-ted, a thoroughly experienced General Servant; two in family.—Apply Gage, 9, Bryn-road, Swan- sea. 3929i8 Warded immediately, in Clergyman's Family, Nuree ag-oo 17; two children; to live near Chester: waeee £ 7.-14, Ruthin-gardens. Cardiff. 3330i8__ Wanted, a Nurse Girl; about 16.—Apply 13, Clmrch- avenue. Penarth. 3870i7^ Wanted immediately, experienced Cook-General: also House-ParV.urmeid —Apply, personally or by letter, to W. Walters, Esq., J.P., Penlan. Svin- sea. 3873:7 Wanted, good Cook-Cenemi; family of two: voting housemaid kept.—Apply, with references, In Vis. S'bbering Jones. Penrhiw. Barry. 38 6754 Wanted, good Genexal Servant-: must be i good plain cook.—Apnlv, with references, to Mrs. T. Dav'os. 2, Mill-street, Pontypridd. 49554^ "Wanted, good Plain Cook: two in family: house- maid kept.-Apply Holme Lea, Llanislien, near Car- diff. 588517 Wanted, thorough General; good plain cook house- maid and man kept.—Mrs. Lloyd, Brvntirion, Neath. 49546 Wanted, experienced Houpe.-Bnrlourmaid; wa^res. £ 18.—Apply Mrs. Leigh. Glaslyn, I.lanisben. 49544 Wanted, good Plain Cook and Breadmaker; over 30 for conntrv £ 20 1st February; assistance given. —A 11, Western Mail. Cardiff. 3859-4 Wvited. an experienced General Servant; help given I and l-oy kept; good home—Apply, with references, 3a"3; Mrs. Hawk'u!, The Limes. Uani«hen. 3853:7 Porthcawl.—Gereral Servant Wranted plain cooking, washing; small family; good wages; references re- quired.—Apply 31. Charles-street, Cardiff. 3857i7 Cook-General Wanted immediately for Penarth; Cook-General Wanted immediately for Penarth; wages £16; no chiMrea family two large washing out.—Apply A 12, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3858:4 Wanted, good General, understanding plain cooking thoroughly; also Housema'd; aged 22; g-oüd refe- letces required.4.pply 44, Oakfield-street, Roath, Cardiff. 3848i7 Wanted. Nurse Housemtud; accustomed to children; one child.—State age, waew, and reference Mre. Coward, 10. Stow Park-gardens, Newport. 3840i7 Experienced General, 20 (o °b: early riser; good plain cook.—Apply, stating full particulars, Mrs. Simmonds, 148, Chepstow-road, Maindee, New- port. 3819i6 Wanted, good General Seivant. aged about IP — Apply 5. Roval-buiidir.gs. Penarth. 3796i2 Wanted directly, strong Young Girl Housemaid in Ladies' School; another servant kept and boy: good referencss.—Mrs. Garsed. Moorlands. Portbeawl. io Wanted immediately, experienced Cook-General; also Housemaid with good references. —Apply Han- delbs.v nou6e. top Newport-L'sad. Cardiff. S790i6 Wanted, experienced House-Parlourmaid in Gentle- man's Family.-AddreS6 Q 39, Western Mail Offices, Swansea-j8()3ib Wanted, Nurse for Two Children, aged ten months and five ye.»rs; must be good needlewoman: wages £ 20, ail found.—Apply X.. care of Mr. John, Criemist, Jjaugrharnc. It Clears. 3763:6 Wanted, a good Housemaid.—Apply Mrs. Speed, Hazelhurst, 2, Plymouth-road, Penarth. 375216 Wanted, by January 21st, experienced General Servant; family, six; washing, plain cooking; pood reference indispensable; wages £ 14 to £ 15.— liiek- leigi), Nhiiaii-road. 3748i6 Warted. for Gentleman's Small Family, experienced Parlourmaid: kitchenmaid end hall boy; very com- fortable situation; good wages.—61, ApsKy-r jud, Clifton. Bristol. 377916 Single-handed Housemaid Wanted. £17. one lady; &ullervmaiJ. £9, general would do; quiet, comfort- able situation; good home.—20, Stokeecroft, Bris- tol. 3781i6 Wanted, Cook-General; situation servant leaving has remained six years. Young General to Assist; £ 7.—Address 71, Park-street. Bris- tol 378316 Wanted, a good Under-Housemaid foi Country Pla<-e; Churcli: good needlewoman.—Mrs. Justice, Casileton. Cardiff. 3719:5 Wanted immediately, General Servant: early riser and good cook.—Appiy Spenoer, I2iivil!e House. New- port, Mon. 3712i5 Wanted, a good Plain Cook.—Apply, stating wages, to Mrs. Ward. Clasdir, Merthyr Tydfil. 370315 Wanted at once, experienced Cook-General.—Apply Mrs. Bradford, Lilleshall, Eaton-grove, Swansea. is Wanted, Cooks, Parlourmaid?, Housemaids. Ijaundiyniaids, Nurses, General Servants, imme- diately good families. Disengaged. Housekeepers, Barnmide.—Mrs. Pedler'e Registiy, 22, Charles street, Cardiff. 3698i5 Wanted, good Cook, Cardiff suburbs; small family": excellent wages; kitchenmaid kept.—Apply, fir:4, Mrs. Furnivall's Select Registry. Cardiff. 3697i5 Wanted, a good General Servant, able to do riain Crt.kjng.—Apply 14, Wellfield-road, Roath, Car. diff. 3642i5 Wanted at once, Oook-Gteneral for the Neighbour- hood of Ohepetcw; small family.—Mrs. C.. Post- office, ChepsWw. 3649i5 J Wanted immediately, good House-Parlourma.1d"; bousema;id kept; wages £ 18.—Mrs. Wood, Garden- hurst, Penarth. 3645i5 Wanted, Cook-General; housemaid and nurse kept; wages £ 16.—Apply Mrs. Oliver Sheppaid, O-rtrefle, Bridgend. 3632i5 Wanted, Early in January, good PIam Cnok acred not ever 30; small fanlily.-Apply, by letter, Mrs. Morris, 22. Pa.rk-place. Cardiff. 3674i5 Wanted, General Servant for Small Family; cook, wash, and iron wages £ 12.—Librarv, 79, High-strict, Barry. 3675i5 Cook-General Wanted (Country).—Anplv, stating wages, references, and age, to Bryn Hedydd. near Newport, Mon. 3665:5 Wanted, respectable General Servant.—Mrs. Farmer, '.7. Hovra -d-gardens, Cardiff. 555214 General Wanted: some washing; two in family; wages £ 14.—State age, experience to Y 80, Western Mail Office. Cardiff. 3679i5 Wanted, in Cardiff, an experienced General Servant for Small Family; also Xurse for Two Little Children. —Address Y 77, Weftern Mail, Cardiff. 3654i5 AVartcd, experienced Parlourmaid; tali; good needlewoman. Strong Kitchenmaid. also Laundry- maid.—State full particulars, experience, references, wages, enclose photograph, Iscoed, Ferryside. 3 £ 57i5> (iood Ceck-General Wanted, for Small Family, no children.—Apply, with references, 20, Tlie Parade, Cardiff. 355914 Wanted an experienced Plain Cook baking and small dairy.—Apply Mrs. Lewis, Bryn Rlios, Lianishen, !.le¡,.r Cardiff. 3564i4 Wanted immediately, good Cook-General; also General Servant.—Apply Housekeeper. Mrs. Howell, Grove House, Richmond-ciescent:, Cardiff. 3563i4 General Servant Wanted immediately; must be ahle b cook: wages 91.2 to a suitable g'iii.—Apply \10.5. Mason, Westcroes, Swansea. 653014 Plain Cook; two other servants kept; good references required.—State aga. wages, aid full particulars to Mrs. Thomas, Dyffryu. Vicarage, Neath. 3570i4 Warded, an experienced House and Parlour Maid- Apply Mrs. Mansfield, Westcross R.S.O., Glamor- ga.n. 3585i4 Wanted, experienced General Servant for Small Family.—Apply, stating wages, Mrs. Akers, 85. Caer- leon-road, Newport, Mon. 3613i4 FEMAI.K SERVANTS WANT PLACRg Situation Wa) ted as Nurse tiiree years' reference aged 24; good needkwoman.—Address C. A., Stamp Office, AbM-gavtrny. 3994:6 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. BISHOP'S SALE. We are now offering tlie whole cf cur Stock ftt Immense Reductions to make HOOM FOR NEW GOODS. AN EARLY CALL WILL rAY YOU. BISHOP AND CO., THE CARDIFF TAILORS, 50. QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF (Opposite Empire). e5900 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS SITU AT1QN S ~V A CA XT. Advertisers are Caationed that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Westen. Mall ■Wanted, a Lad. about 17 .'s ears of age, Used to the Butchering.—Apply, with inference and wages, to J. Edwards. Butcher. Ammanford. 4035i4 Wanted, Two first-class Turners must be abstainers. —Apply, stating wages required, A 40, Western Mail Office. Cardiff. 4020i6 Wanted, Driver for Mineral Water Trade must be goci salesman.—Apply, stating wages and references, to A 33, Western Mail, Cardiff. 49599 Wanted, a Young Man as Baker; to Look After a Horse and Serve Customers.—Apply W. E. Jen- kins, Baker, Narberth. 3908io Wanted, for a Works in Monmouthshire, a Traffic Foreman; none need apply unless experienced in the work; pennwieiit situation for a competent man. State wages expected rnd enclose copies of two tes- timonials. one being from last situation.—Address Box 11. Newport Post-office. 4010i9 Men, Youths. All Classes. Town or Country, Re- quiring any Employment, write at once; Situation Guide free; !,usv i'ane; thousands suited; don't delay.—Tanner n.¡1d 00. (late Newington Causeway), H n 115, 84. Alvey-screet. Suii-ev-square, S.E.. London. Men late Army, Navy, Merchant Service, also write. i7 Wanted, a Young- Man, well up in Aerated Waters. -For particulars apply Red Lion, Cardigan. 3914i5 Wanted. Some irood Lathesm"n for General Engi- neering Works.—Prioe and Co Engineers, Neath. 49564 To Colliere.—Wanted. 30 Colliers at once, acquainted with the Brass and Big Sean; tAntiimcite): none but good and steady workmen need apply; colliery to be extended; no dispute; going full swing.—Apply Ðrym C.oŒery, Onllwyn, near Neath, or Mr. George, Llan «ml3t. 49503 Wanted at once, Some good Carpenters for House Fra.ming- —Anplv, stating wages required, to Hursff Mines (Limited), Glasdir. Dolgclly. 49072 1- Wanted, Genem.1 Hand for Stable Work must he able to cut chaff by steam and drive pair horses-; good wages to steady, experienced man -A 34. Wes- tern Mail. Ca'diff. 49600 Wsided, a Male Servant on Farm. able to plough and do general farm work. pply Stoue, Penllwyn, I'entyich. 4025i9 Wanted at once, competent Gardener pony kePt, also pigs.—Apply Eastbrook House. Din-w Powis. i6 i Wanted, a Single Man of from 20 to 30 vears of age as Second Cowman in a Her,- must be a good "nd experienced milkvr. Also Single Man as Second Carter; accustomed in the work. Good refe- rence.—Apply to F. Strati:,n. Machea Plas, New- port. 400216 Coachman Wsnted at once ■ must hi willing to make himself generally useful; if 3,("cu"V.med to management of prize doge preferred.—Apply, with references and salary required, to Mr. J. E. Westgate-ebambers, Cardiff. 119"96 Wanted (indoor), a. ebead" Man as Ham Gar- dener, and Willing to Make Himself Generally Pse- ful; a good character indispensable.—Apply, stating age. wages, and reference, W. Powell, Esq. Chanel House, near Builth. 3913i8 Wanted, a Young Man in the Garden 18s. a wnok — Apply Gardener, Wsnvoe Castle, Cardiff. 3P»<»* War.ted at once, active Lad as Page (Cjpantrv;.— Apply, stating age. wages, reference, Mrs. Hpno- Pr\-c, Tallev House, Llandilo.. 3757i6 Wanted, a good Groom -6-« rden-er.—Appiy kit Bond, Setida-more. Gold Tops. Newport, Mon. 371515 Wanted, experienced Working Stud Groom total retainer; good breaker; light vve'gbt.—State full particulars, experience, references, enclose phof>gtaph, kcoed Ferryside. 365o:5 SITUATIONS WAN"J>JD- To Saddlers.—Young Man (22) Bequiics Si>ciLion as General Hood; seven experience an abstainT. -Apply Saddler. 48. Ross-road, Abergive:n:v 3985i9 Cardiff Union.—Ely Schools.—Places Wanted for Two Boys from the above Schools with Shoemaker-, and for Several other Boys on Farms, &c.—Apply to the Master, at tlie Schools. 49575 To Bakers and Confectioners.— loung Man Requires Situation as Bread Cake Bakers; few smàIl8.- J. Eynon, 27, Catherine-street. Swansea. 3302i6 Printer, thoroughly reliable, all-round, 'Welsh- j English. Seeks Engagement; highest testimonials,, could take entire managemeut. -Davies, 14. Clara- street-, Ton Pentre. 3747:6 BUSINESS ADJ> £ ESSES. 19, DUKE-STREET IL04te CARDIFF. MONEY. jyj ONET LENT REASONABLY AND PRIVATELY. FROM to £ 500. To all classes of responsible person-, re-payable by. Easy Instalments. Terms and particulars free, on application, personally, or by letter, to R. PHILLIPS, 7. PEMBROKE TEKKAOK. CARDIFF. e5721 £ 250.000 to I.-end.—Those in Want of Cash in Sums of £10 to :2500 are Recommended to apply to the Provincial Union Bank. 1. >^ueen-.square, Bristol; or to E. W Webber, 3, Working-street, Cardiff. e5595 JgEECHAM'S PILLS. jg EE CHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS. Wor-Cii a Guinea a Box. BEEOHAM'S PILLS. For Bilious ttacks. BEECHAM'S PILLS For Nervous Disorders. For indigestion PILLb. For Indigestion in :111 its forms. F, E C H A i-.VT'S PILLis. 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OUR SHORT STORY THF BASHFUL WOOER. Dorothea lived in those far off days when g1?"b r married for love, and she had of lovers a score. One there was her heart favoured more htan thA resit, though he gtiessed it not, and caused her great uneasiness thereby. Trovers were not then confined to the parlour, kif. wera allowed to join the famiily circle, v?ihere they aat out the old folks a half-hour or co ending up with a. kiss generally before leaving. That is, if the young man was not bashful or afflicted with a stammering tongue. Should he be ao unfort)unate as to possess these qaaliciea. he would undoubtedly spring to his le-t the moment the old folks left tke room, mutter good-uighit, and make a boftt for the door without saying another word; though his heart might be full to buivstin g with the love ae oor'ild noi gipsak. He would sooner face a cannon's mouth than a gleam from her lovely, mocking eyes. Verily, as the poet hath said "He loves indeed who quakes to tell hie loye." Now, this sort of thing had happened once or twice to Dorothea,, and had the timid1 one been any of her devoted swaine but Daniel it might have passed unnoticed but being Daniel it wiag a master to be considered with some deliberation; for, while he did not hesitate to prscs her hand in the dance, and gaze lovingly down, into the depths of her beautiful eyes ,i upon such occasions, he arose with a trepidation painful to witness, and wor.hy of I a better cause, if left a momeaxt alone with her, j 8Aq. »uiling Die twit djown over his ver. would r-lungo out of dcors in a manner fit lo inake one believe he had taken leave of hrs rens'^ —which in fact he had, for the tinis being, at least. Once fuitside the cool air revived him to suoh an extent that his mental extJaniatit i, was "Fool thr.t I tiii I suppose she's laughing at me, and thinks I'm a great uoward—but she dw's not know—oh, she does not know! A folio"- must have an awful good opinion of htmsell" to ask "l!<.>'b a creat are to have hi;t>. for better and for worse, too. It makes. TII» feel nitg-hty mwwi. She has sur,1] little ftfi —God iblftss her!—and ?uch a heavenly smile, thmt somehow she makes me feel 1-kp a worm when she lookx at i!ic, and I'd rather crawl limitr her pret"- feet ar.d be orusa'd to dealh than do anything else in the world-so lielp me, Bob, I would One evening, when Daniel had resisted the desir* to fly the moment 1 is gulden opportunity arrived, he and Dorothea were together in the old-fashioned sitting-room. The logs burnt merrily on the broad hearth, and the kettle hanging over the blaze sputtered and hissed in a terrible hurry, now and then lifting its great iron cover to let. o!" quantitie.s of steam^-clouds that ratpidly disappeared only to make room for oilier*, that k<»pt the lid bobbing up and down continually. The bustliii" manner of the kettle seemed to have some influence on the' young man, for lie arose, cleared hit; throat and coughed, with sun- dry looks ia bar direction, tfr&o. guudbb bad of. the back of a cliair to steady himself, at last dropping it without saying a word. A frown sat upon his strong feature, which, when she glanced at him, as she did slily just then, made Dorothea wonder if lie were angry. They sat on the opposite sides of the hearth —he with his arms folded across his breast, a deep frown upon his brow, and eyes fixed on the tioor. She on the other, her sweet face and bare arms warmed into rosy life by the firelight glow, her hands clasped amid the folds of her chort-waisted, low-necked tire ?, who^e puffed slee-ves encircled! the moulded arms juiit below the shoulder. The bright coil of auburn hair was twisted high upon her head, and held in place by a dainty comb. With drooping- eyes she watched the gloomy figure opposite, thus oomipJeting the picture of a ps.ir of old-fashioned lovers. The firelight flashed around them, and the kettle blew a long puff of steam from its spout as though in angry expostulation at the long t silence; they hep.ru it not. At last Daniel leant forward, his elbows on his knees. "Doroth ea "Yes, DiJ..nÚ,I!" "I want to tell you that—that T'm in love," desperately, and gazing up at the ceiling. "And I—wish you'd kinder take it for granted, you klww-the rest of it, I mean; you understand me, Dorothea? I'm not equa'J to it, you see," emilimg and reddening. Dorovhea locked up with a merry twinkle in her blue eyes. "Oh, y«=," she said. "As I understand you, Daniel, you are in love, and you want me to tell you how to pop the question. Am I right ? Well, I'm not a man, you know-" "Yes, thank Heaven!" "And, therefore, cannot be pupposed to know much about such things. I'll do the best I run for you. howe-vetr. Tell me. before 1 begin* it the young lady worthy of your best love?" "She's a perfect angel, and-" Niever mind," she interrupted, laughing. 1 bat will do. I'm satisfied she is worthy of you in that caise. Now you must just imagine yourself a- young lady, Daniel," smiling in spite of herself as s-he thought of that tall form in female attire, "and don't look so mystified, else I shadl think you are stupid." "I am," isnid Daniel, humbly. I You see, my idea is to show you hy acting it all out. Do you understand? I am going to be a young gentleman, very much m love, who knows how to speak out." "Oh, arc you? Please don't," he pleaded, as though he expected some wicked fairy was going to turn lvsr into a- man on the spot. I think I'd much rather have you just as you are." He stood meekly before her, watching every n.fA-trnent with wondering, admiring eye, while she flew to the other end of the room and brought back a dedicate white shawl, which she proceeded to throw over his shoulders. She had to stand on the has-cok to reach up; her soft cheek brushed his lightly as she leant forward to arrange it carefully, and he groaned aloud when she evaded the kiss he tried to bestow upon it. For shame, sir!" she cried, jumping away. That isn't proper; no young lady acts so. I was just throwing this shawl over you to keep you from taking- cold it's the way lovers do, you know." Yes?" And I have a perfoct right to ha.ng over YOIlt A little lovingly, even if I did not intend to Tironose, because I'm a man, you see, and yon nre only a. woman; and you ought to appear not to notice it, oody blush a. little and look frightened—so! That's the way girls do It would be very immodest to try to kiss a nan when he is simply arranging your wrap for you. Think of "t! How disgraceful!" And she shook her head with horror at the bare thought. He folded his haads and gazed at her in dumb ;u»tonishm».:it, wondering what Ae was going to do next. "Now you mu^t take my arm and I'll lead you to a seat. We've been dancing." Have we?" he a -ked, in doubt as to what one miight call such proceedings, there being but ON> conception of the situation in his mind, that he wa*s in Paradise, and he wished ilt might g■; or. for ever. Then thev walked aeroos the room together, making a most ludicrous picture; his tall form, .T-r.iyerl r silk stockings, knee-breeches and vslv^t top coat, was surmounted by the white SI1" W 1. which scarcely covered his ehoulders, and he obliged to stoop a jittle in order to take the pretty white arm held up for him. Dorothea make every effort to appear the lover, and was very solicitous for him, which teemed to Jjavo the reverse effect to that which she desired, for instead of being timid and blushing he acted like a caged lion, and her lover-like reg-ard v,;u interspersed with many unlover- lik^ admonitions to "lteep quiet!" "'behave YOllMeH I" 3ud so on. "There—here we are! Now you must sit dov-ii on the sofa while I fall upon my knees "iNo don't!" "Yes, I wSi—&nd ask you to marry me." "Oh, Dorothea," eagerly, "you must not, detu. I'll take it lor-" ''■No, you will not! Be silent, sir! You're a. young lady, and roar name is Rosamond: do you und-atf/tai* Just imagine bet; anticipating an orfer of marriage and telling him she'll take it for granted. Oh, it's shame- ful! You must play your part, f1-. I demand it! Keep quiet, mow!" He dbeyed reluctantly, dlropped his hands, which he had held out, and looked at her with beseeching eyes while she continued "Surely you must have noticed that T lore you, dearest!" gazing up into his face with a weadth of affection in her eyes. "Rosaiaond -my Rosamond This was toe much for human endurance; he caught her in his arms and smothered he~ with kisees. "God bless you for that. my darling! Oh, Dorothea, you've made me the happiest man in the world! Say it again, dear-sai, it a'ram! 'I love you'—sweeteet words of all!" "Indeed, I will not, sir!" said Dorothea, struggling to free herself from hi tlo-e embrace. "It would be very immodest for me to do so when—when you have never sai^ it yourself," hiding her face. "Allå theu I \13 only acting, you know." "Dorothea savagely, "ch". Vol)" mean 'i? God forbid There waa love in vour eyes when you apoke thegf sweet, precious words I ¡1m sure of it! And T love you, my darling-ah, you will never guess how much Don't tell me you are going to take it aN back—I could not bear it—indeed I could not!" "Daniel," she whispered, dropping her head upon his shoulder, "don't look bko that' I was only acting then, but I love you, really." For answer he held her close to htm .ind kissed her passionately. "'My love, my life, my wH" he mutmurpd. And the curtain faJllø upon this little love drama of yesterday. (The End.)

DUELLING EDITORS. I remember (says a writer in the "Cornhill") calling at the office of a. great Parisian news- paper with a friend who wished to have recti- fied a statement published dn it concerning him. When our business was made known we were ushered into a handsomely furnished room oa the first floor. Seated at desks, without a trace of pens, ink, or paper, or of anything in a literary way except some new novels, together with a few packages of cigarettes, were two gentleman, whose appearance made a. con- siderable impression on me. They were fault- lessly dressed in deep black (the duellist's colour). Bach had the ribbon of the Legion in his but- ton-hole. their long jet-black moustaches were waxed out to a point as fine as a needle's, and there was in their whole manner, their voice, their gestures, and the expression of their eyes and mouths, an indescribable some- thing that proclaims the man who at one time or another has worn a uniform. These were the fighting editors, with whom evidently the pen was not mightier than the sword. They wera eivil, however, and oonsaated to the rectification of the paragraph.

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