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PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. THEATRE ROYAL. Lessee and Manageress.Mrs. Edward Fletcher. Theatre Telephone, 362. THE ANNUAL "ROYAL" 17TH PANTOMIME. The Theatre will Remain CLOSED until FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1897 (XMAS EVE), When Mrs. EDWARD FLETCHER has the honour to announce THE GORGEOUS XMAS pAN TOM I K E. Written exclusively, entirely, expressly, and completely for the THEATRE ROYAL, CAR- DIFF, by Messrs. GEORGE TIIORNE (the inimitable Comedian of the D'Oyly Carte Optra Companies) and F. GROVE PALMER, entitled— ROBINSON QRUSOK MORNING PERFORMANCES MONDAY. Dec. 27 (Boxin2 Day), TUESDAY, Dec. 28, 1897, SATURDAY, Jan. 1. 1898, And Every Saturday until further notice at Two p.m. I';arly. Doors at 1. Ordinary at 1.30. Additional Matinees will be announced ill daa course. The Company includes the following well- known Pantomime Artistes:- Miss Florrie Robina Mr. Tom Wallace (Miss Barry Eldon Mr. William Benson Sisters Maude and Mr. Walter Stanton Lydie Montrose Mr. H. M. Clifford Sisters Kitty and Mr. J. W. Bradbury Jessie Burnett Mr. Carl von Benzon Miss Ernestine Walters Wee Johnny Miss Annie McBlane Mr. Arthur Ricketts Miss Charlotte The Evremond Troupe Hamilton Miss Nellie Sheffield And Specially-selected Chorus of 50 Trained Voices. Specialities by the Rose and Royal Quartettes, Atalanta, Skatinella and Delilia, Sibb and Sibb. the Lavender Troupe of Bicyclists, the SISTERS NELSON, Lady Acrobats (first appearance in Knpland), &c. KDISOVS PROJECTOSCOPE. the latest triumph of science, showing LIFE-SIZE Living Pictures of Local and General Interest. The Pantomime produced under the Stage Direction of Mr. E. EDMONDS, the Entire Pro- iuction being under the personal supervision of Mr. EDWARD FLETCHER. NOTICE.—During the Pantomime Season the Curtain will rise at 7 precisely-Overture at 6.45. I Prices as usual. Early Doors Open at 6.0, 6d. Extra. Doors Open 6.30. Commence 7. Booking Offices at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street, from 10 till 4. -Telephone 521. 57249 RA N D THEATRE Lessee A- Manager. MR. CLARENCE SOUNES I 'C NOTICE. The THEATRE will be CLOSED until BOXING DAY, December 27. when will be Produced MR. CLARENCE SOUNES' Fourth Grand Xmas Annual JJOBINSON CLTUSOE, -JLW By the ORIGINAL LEOPOLDS And Their GRAND DOUBLE COMPANY of PANTOMIMISTS, making the strongest com- bination ever seen in the Principality. Pantomime prices of admission: Grand Circle, 3s.: Stalls and Balcony, 2s.; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d. Half-price at Nine o'clock. Early Doors extra. Doors open 6.45. commence 7. Early doors' 6. Box Office now open at Mr. R. Lane's, 3, Duke- street. 57389 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." THE E M P I B E. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! THE DA.IRY MAID, A Comical, Musical, Rustic Sketch enacted by IIgS GRACE BOND. MISS M. MONTGOMERY, MISS KATE REEVES, ALEC. G. PEARSON, WALTER EMRO, EDWIN KEENE, And 12 CH MIMING LADY CANCERS 12 PERMANE'S COMIC BEARS, Animals of Remarkable Entertaining Powers. PROFESSOR DUNNING, I Ventriloquist. THE WEBSTERS, Comedy People. KENNEDY AND FOY, Two American Comedians, whose jokes go down. MISS NELLY NAVETTE, A Dancer of Exceptional Skill. DUNNING AND KAHN, In Manifestations of Magic. the Inimitable FRANK, WILLIE. and ALBERT BOISSET TROUPE, In THE BRICKLAYERS." Next Week:— "JOLLYBOY'S JUBILEE," A Xmas Rib-tickler. Box Office open daily from 10 to 4; Saturdays, .10 to 1. Also from 7 to 10 each evening for book- ings for subsequent dates. Two Complete Performances Every Evening between 7 and 9 and 9 and 11. NEWPORT. THE E M P I Do E. lianaging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! A SPANISH BULLFIGHT AND PANORAMA OF JERUSALEM On the S.O. OINEMATOGRAPHE. PALLES and CUSSICK. The Laughable Burlesque Men. MDLLE. EMMY'S FOX TERRIERS On Electrical Apparati. Varieties by other Artistes. YCEUM, NEWPORT Proprietor MR. CLARENCE SOTJNES THIS EVENING, AT 7.30. ARIZONA JOE'S COMPANY. rpHE JJLACK HAWKS. Prices 6d. to £1 Is. Box Office open Dally Ten to Four. Telephone 158. Nat. Next Week: The Successful Comic Opera, "LA POUPEE." 55694 THE BEST TYPEWRITER. CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS. MAS pRESENTS WHAT MORE USEFUL PRESENT THAN A SEWING MACHINE, WASHING MACHINE, WRINGER, MANGLE, MAIL CART, PERAMBULATOR, I BABY'S FOLDING CHAIR, FOLDING CRADLE, or COT? WHAT COULD PLEASE THE CHII DREN BETTER THAN A DOLL'S PERAMBULATOR, DOLL'S MAIL CART, ROCKING HORSE, TRICYCLE HORSE, EXPRESS WAGON, WHEELBARROW, Or SWING? A nice Rug fcr the Perambulator or Mail Cart wouid be a very acceptable present at this time of the year. All these are to be obtained in great variety at SPENCER'S BABY CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE, gT. JOHN'S £ JHURCH-gQUARE C AR D IFF II A VERY JMPORTANT QUESTION Is where to Lay your Furniture! There is so much rubbish sold in these degenerate days that the greatest care should be taken in selecting the Firm from whom you purchase. Now. How ARE you t> know upon whom you can rely? We submit that the experience gained by the trading of nearly half a century points most conclusively to the fact that no Firm on Earth can serve you better or cheaper than "gEVAN AND COMPANY v (LIMITED*, who to-day are beyond aty question the largest Furnishera in South Wales and Monmouthshire, and they defy any competitor to disprove this itatement. WHA.T JgjTRONGER J3ROOF can be adduced to show that by entrusting your orders to this large and old-established Firm yon will not only have the advantage of an immense selection, but that, both with regard to Quality and, prices, you will receive the very highest satisfaction ? All goods are delivered free by rail or own vans, and the rjiRAiN JURE pAID of all cash purchasers of a reasonable amount. Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bedroom Suites from Three-and-a-Half to Fifty Guineas per suite. Bedstead, Wire-woven Mattress, Wool Overlay, Bolster, and Pillow complete for 27s. 6d. Organs and pIANOS JJALTT pRIOE. Carpets, Litioleums, and Fioo.' Cloths of newest designs, and every requisite for furnishing throughout at efinally low prices. • B EVAN AND 0OMPANY, < 21, DUKE-STREET, And 97, ST. MARY-STREET, £ JARDI"FF 97, WIND-STREET, gjWANSEA; OPPOSITE TOWN-HALL, EWPORT; CLARENCE-STREET and HANBURY-ROAD, pONTYPOOL. AGLNTS WANTED IN EVERY DISTRICT. el876 PUBLIC NOTICES. c ARDIFF FOOTBALL CLUB. OXFORD UNIVERSITY v. CARDIFF, WED- NESD A Y, December 22nd. Kick-off 2.30. Gates open Two p.m. e57406 SALES" BY AUCTION. T SAMUEL, AUCTIONEER RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. Sales conducted at Moderate Rates. Prompt settlements and cash advanced upon all goods or property consigned for sale. Rents and debts efficiently collected on a low scale of commission. 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The boxes provided for answers to advertise- ments appearing in the "Evening Express" are not intended for any other purpose whatever, and cannot be alio ved to be used for the distribution 01 printed or written advertising circular or announcements of any kind. The above charges aply only to consecutive insertions of thp iollowing class of advertise- ments:—Situations Wanted or Offered, Apart- ments. Money Wanted, Partnerships. Lost and Found. MisreHn-'onus Wants. Businesses. Houses. Shops. Offices to Let or Sell, Specific Articles for Sale Privately. Nome and Address to be counted. Orders sent through the post, to be accom- panied by Postal Order or Halfpenny Stamps Advertisements are received also 1.1 the following sub-oSBces:— NEWPORT .L. TREDFOAR-RTRFtfT SWANSEA CASTLE-STREET MERTrlY R VICTORIA -STREET. FONTYPRIDD 4a. TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES: CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET. POULTRY. POULTRY.—If you want your birds to pay vou write for prices and samples of food to Noah Rees and Son, Hay, Corn, and Seed Merchants. Cardiff. e6115 BICYCLES. SPECIAL Clearance.-Six Solid Safeties, C? 38s. 6d.; 4 Cushions, 50s.; 4 Pneumatics, £5; cash only.-Morris Bros.. Cycle Works, Ponty- pridd. Repairs, Plating, and inameHing promptly. el947 DRESSMAXINCt. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies' Tailor-made and Braid Costumes, Wedding and Evening Dresses, Mantles. Ac., Made in the Latest Style; fit guaranteed.—Address Lewis and Evans. 78, Wyndham-crescent, Cardiff. eo836 MISCELLANEOUS. rpGBACCONISTS Commencing.—See Illustrated J. Guide (259 pages;, od,—Tobacconists' Out- fitting Company. 186. Euston-road. London. Hairdressers fitted. Manager, Henry Myers. el0566d EARTHENWARE and China.Seconds £ 2 Crates; best £ 3; or will send 15 dozen Seconds Articles for 17s. 6d. Write for Lists.- Webbe and Co., Longton, Staffordshire Pot- teries. o6034 IS Your Watch Wrong? The Best, and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, English or Foreign, is 38. Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir, for ten years with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4209 PUBLIC.HOUSES FREE Hotel Restaurant for Disposal; F licensed: situated centre busy seaport town; comprising two well-furnished and fitted dining-rooms, commercial-room, bar; good kitchen and cellars, with twelve bedrooms fully furnished for letting; long. free lease at low rental; doing £ 1,600 return, with amateur management; easily doubled by practical man, as scope unlimited for increase; premises in good repair; business in full working order; cash required about JS850. part can remain.— Address L 54, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. z28 CARDIFF.—Fully-licensed House, in Busy C and Leading Thoroughfare; lease about 14 years; cash required, £ 750; unusual oppor- tunity for business man.-Powell and Co., Borough-chambers, Cardiff. 2565z27 .AGENTS, etc., WANTED. NOTICE to Cyclists—Insure Yourselves: £ 1 a week for accidents for the annual premium of Is.; agents wanted.—Apply 10,- Eyre-street, Splott, Cardiff. el0569z21 CANVASSERS.-Wanted. a Few intelligent, C well-educated Men, principally for Evening Wcrk-Apply. by letter, or between nine and ten a.m., to S. Hern, 94, St. Alary-street. Car- diff el0571z27^ DVERTISERS are Cautioned that ?ost- A. masters are Not allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials or Fic- titious Names must bear the address of tho Advertise.. or one of the Offices of the Western Mail. WOOLLENS.—Messrs. John Fisher and Sons, W Huddersfield, are Open to Engage Repre- sentative for South Wales and Part West of England.—Address first place Norton Pearce, Aberthaw House. Barry. 2641z23 W" ANTFiD. an energetic Agent who Under- W stands the Business, and is in touch with Principal Confectioners and Buyers, to Represent Us in Cardiff, Newport, and Dis- tricts.—Apply. giving full particulars, to Baker and Co., Wholesale Manufacturing Confec- tioners, Cork. 2614z24 N energetic Man, with some spnfe time, is J\. Wanted; a good and constant income is assured to suitable man.—Address L 45. Wes- tern Mail, Cardiff. 2572z27 VGENTS Wanted Everywhere, Canvassing A Shops, Hotels, and Principal Families, in Town and Country; liberal commission and salary; good reference.—Apply, by letter, U 12, Western Mail Offices. Swansea. 2498z23 WANTED, by a Firm of Brewers, a good yv Traveller, with experience in Carmar- thenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Cardiganshire Districts; good salary; references required.- Address L 31, Western Mail, Cardiff. 57315 APARTMENTS TO LET. A DVEHTISEK8 are Cautioned ihat Post- J\. masters 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 Western Mail. WANTED, by Gentleman dining out. Sit- ting-room and Bedroom, with U*e of Piano and Bath; permanency if suited.-L 50, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2609z28 LARGE Front Sitting-room, One or Two Bed rooms, wi;h or without board; close to town and stations.—9, Park-place, Cardiff. z24 OO Charles-street. Cardiff.—First-class Apprt- meats; central, near stations, trams; good cooldng and attendance. 2514x24 FIRST CIass- Apartments—Drawing-room and F One or Two Bedrooms.-56, Cathedral-road (close to Park Entrance), CardiS. 2491z23 PENARTH.—Lansdowne Private Hotel; exten- sive Channel view; superior accommoda- tion; moderate charges; special terms to per- manent boarders. 2803d" MISCELLANEOUS LALBS. FOR Sale, large-sized Kennel, in excellent con- dition. cheap; can be seen any time; no use to present owner.—Apply A 1, Evening Express, Cardiff. e6546 1 000 Business Cairds, Memorandums, or Bill- 5 heads, 3s.; 10,1)00 Useful Handbills, 2s. 6d.; samples free.—Fishbr and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, JJristoJ. e44l8 IREWOOD at dardiff Union Workhouse, S per Cwt.; delivered in any part of the borough.—Orders to Master. Workhouse. e5574 LARGE Assortnidjpt Oi Christmas Cards Now on View.—Stationery Department. Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. I e50430 TDABLOUR Games, ls., post free; Obstacle *p Race. Quoits, Japanese Billiards, Chinese Bagatelle, and the Latest Nove'ty. "The Penalty Kick Table Football.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e50430 Co Thick Buff Copying .Sheets; extra strong; w specially adapted tor typewritten letters; letter-size, 2s.: foolscap. 2s. 6d.—Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 SIXTY Years a Queen.—Part I. Now Ready; 6d., postage 3d.—Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. INVOICE and Letter Files. All the leading styles.—"The Sequence File," "The Warwick File," "The Standard File," "The Common- sense File "—Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. 50430 SAVF Time" Letter Cards, 25 for 4id., oos7 C3 free: an improvement on the Govern- ment card.-Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 THE "Handy" Book Marker, 3d., post, free- Stationery Department, Western Mail., r^diff 50430 1LB. Cream Notepi'Tier and 100 Envelopes. Is., in Two Sizes, Private or Commercial.— Stationery Department, Western Mail, Carditr. MILKSELLER'S Delivery Book! ls.- Ktationery Department, Western Mail, Ca-diiT.. 50430 THE New Game, Table Football, Is., nost free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff 50430 ADHESIVE Linen, Tape for Repairing Music, ,*c., 3d., nost free, uer roll.—Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 AUTOMATIC Constant Level Inkstand; Is. 2d., A post free.—Stationery Department. Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. 50430 1 000 Page Letter Conving Book; half bound .• calf. 5s.; special line.—Western Mail Sta- ticrery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. rTOHE "Tryoograph" Copying Apparatus: pro- jL duces thousands of copies from one hand- writing or typewriting.—Price list on applica- tion to Western Mail Stationery Department, Cardiff'. 50430 STYLOGRAPHIC Fountain Pens.s.. post fiee; invaluable to every business man.— Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. TAKONARDS, for addressing boxes, &c.. id. and 2d. per packet.—Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. 50430 STONE'S "Universal' Portfolios for Letters, Price Lists, &c.. Ac.; from 4d. each.—Sta- S Price Lists, &c.. Ac.; from 4d. each.—Sta- tionery Department. Western Mail. Cardiff, A D JUST ABLE Drawer Partitions, Is. per box. jiY —Stationery i»epavtment. Western Mail. "DATENT Automatic Office Paperweight and JL Monthly Calendar for Four Years, ls.- Stationery Lepartmellt; Western Mail, CardiS'. THE Latest Improved Letter File, 'the Morden" File; 4s. 6d.—Stationery Depart- ment, Western Mail, Cardiff. l|>ll_l<a_IMI>l| Ml e50430 "'V ,411 CLERKS, etc., WANTED. ADVERTISERS are Cautioned that Post- masters 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 ttie Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Western Mail. JUNIOR Clerk Wanted in Office at Docks; i must write a good hand and be quick at figures.—Address, stating age, present employ- ment, and wages, to L 53, care of Lennox. Docks, Cardiff. 2626z23 POSTAL Telegraph Clerk (Female) Wanted, for January 1st; understand single needle; live in,-L 52, Western Mail, Cardiff. 262Jz23 OFFICE Boy Wanted; must be able to write well.—Apply, between 10.30 and eleven to- dav (Tuesday), at Western Mail Office, Car- diff. 57390 THE South Wales and Monmouthshire Clerks' Association Ensures Members against Loss through Want of Employment, Sickness, Old Age, and Death, and Introduces to Employers, Free of Charge, Clerks of good Business Capa- city and Character. Every Clerk, whatever his position, should be a Member of the Associa- tion—Send for particulars, Secretary, 1, Dock- chambers, Cardiff. 53815 4 Pupil Wanted in the Office of Civil and AMining Engineer.—Apply L 43, We-tern Mail. Cardiff. 2575z27 WANTED, Surveyor or Engineer for a Period of Three Months to Take Levels and Pre- pare Plans and Sections for Pipe Sewers; pre- ference will be given to one accustomed to sewer work; salary X2 per week.-Applications. stating age and qualifications of applicant, and enclosing testimonials, to be received by the 28th inst., L 41, Western Mail, Cardiff. 57367 ANTED, for Oliice at Docks, Clerk with W Knowledge French and Shorthand.- Apply, with references, experience, and salary required, U 13, Western Mail, Swansea. z24 WANTED, a Junior Clerk; knowledge of shorthand and typewriting.—Apply A. F. Lowry, Neath. 57295 p-j.—An Income of 12s. 6d. to £ 1 per Week dwJL Can be Earned in Spare Hours or Even- ings 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-gardens. North Kensington, Lon- don, W. L12562 CLERKS, etc., WANT PLACES. P.AUGHTSMAN. good engineering expe- JLJ' rience and highest references, Disengaged after Christmas; moderate salary.-L 37, Wes- tern Mail Office, Cardiff. 2517z21 DVERTISER Wishes Re-engagement as jLX. General Clerk (knowledge of shorthand and book-keeping) in Solicitor's in Cardiff: highest references.—L 28, Western Mail, Cardiff. z22_ I ADV Typist and Shorthand Clerk Seeks J Situation, Newport or Cardiff, latter pre- ferred has had excellent experience; at present engaged London counting-house— Address L 17, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2374z21 i

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NURSEMAIDS AND SESVANTS WANTED. ADVERTISERS are Cautioned that Post- imasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials cr Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to Initials 01 Fic- titious Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or one of the Offices of the Western Mail.. WANTED, 3rd January, a General Servant with good knowledge of cooking; three in family; house-parlourmaid and boy kept; washing put out; wages £ 16.—Mrs. L., care of Miss Jones, Dark Gate, Carmarthen. 2640z21 WANTED at once, General Servant; aged about 19.—Mrs. Harrington, 216, Mackin- tosh-place, Cardiff. 2643z23 TXT ANTED, Cooks, Housemaids, Parlour- VV maids, Great Many General Servants, Nurses immediately.—Mrs. Pedler's Registry, 17, Pembroke-terrace, Cardiff (late of Charles- street). 2644z28 EXPERIENCED "General Servant Wanted. J After Christmas; able to cook, wash, and iron.-Apply. with references, Mrs. Richards, 23, Parade, Barry. 2621z28_ ANTED, Cook-Geiieral and Housemaid for w Small Family, about middle January; good references required; good wages-—Apply Mrs. Pearson. Brunswick House, Bradford- place, Penarth.. 2623z23 XNTEix General; good plain cook: over 20; no children; references.—Apply Mrs. Williamson, 15. Glynrhondda-street. Cardiff. z23 WANTED, Beginning January, good General W Servant for Small Family; nurse kept: good wages to capable girl.—Bellingham. Wood- lands Villas, Swansea. 2632z23 WANTED immediately after Christmas, a respectable and experienced General Ser- vant -17, Howard-gardens, Cardiff. 2625z28 ANTED, after Christmas, experienced Cook-General; good wages.—Apply Mrs. Wilson, Heathcliff, Piymouth-road, Penarth. 2563/27 HOUSE Parlourmaid Wanted, in January, for Country Situation; state age, wages; must have good references.—Mrs. Brain, Caerau, near Cardiff. 2569z27 WANTED, experienced General, not under 25; plain cooking, little washing, quiet country place; family two.—Mrs. Davies, Goytre Rectory, Abergavenny. 257lz27 REQUIRED at once, experienced General Servant; must have good references; aged not under 25.-Apply, wages required', 85, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. 2539z24 WANTED, good Parlourmaid, for Country House.—State age, wages, and refe- rences to Mrs. Pryse, Lodge Park, Glan Dovey. R.S.O. 2522z21 WANTED, good Housemaid; house-parlour- maid kept; two in family.—State age, wages, and length of service, Mrs. Oosens, Bron- padarn, Aberystwith. 2524z21 TTTANTED, thoroughly reliable Nurse- VT Housemaid, for One Child; needle- woman: good references required.—Apply stating Wages, to Mrs- Francis, The Bulwark, Brecon. 2530z21 GENERAL Servant. Wanted for January 2nci, not under 20. Able to Do Plain Cooking: housemaid kept; large washing out: wages £16. —Mrs. Jones, 28. Victoria-road, Penarth. z22 ANTED, Cook-General; able' to do plain W cooking; housemaid kept; good refe- rences required.—Apply Miss Thomas, 223, New- port-road. Cardiff. 2431z21 HOUSEMAID; family three; £ :s0; parlour- maid and boy kept. Also Plain Cook; early dinners; £ 25; young kitchenmaid kept.- 71, Park-street, Bristol. 2421z21 WANTED, General Servant; housemaid W kept; references required.—Apply Mrs. Cordey, The Grange, Stow Park, Newport. z2l ANTED, January 13th, Useful Maid; good 1 V plain needlewoman; lamps; assist house- work; thoroughly good character.—Mrs. Jones, Penyrock. Llandovery. 2389z21 WANTED, a good General Servant; able to do plain cooking: must have good refe- rences.—Apply Davies, Chemist, Rhymiiey. z21 "VVTANTED. good General Servant, 20 to 25, n Able to Do Plain Cooking.—Beer. High Mead, near Abergavenny. 2394z21 "VVTANTED, in January next, trustworthy VV General Servant, to Assist in Bar; refe- rences required.—Apnly to A. Delafield. Mon- mouthshire House, Abergavenny. 2379z21 SELECT Registry Office. Brynmill Fost-Office, S Sv* ansea.— Miss Jones has Vacancies for good Servants in All Departments. Lad:e3 Quickly Suitea. 1327d NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS WANT PLACES. A S General (after Christmas); cook, wash, iron, ":1.. wait; btrong and healthy long character; i. 12.—Annie, 9. Radnor-road, Canton, Cardiff. _2557z?t SITUATION Wanted as House or Kitchen O Maid, early iu January; honest. clean, willing; ag"" zO; good reference.—Apply E. David, Post-office, Abergavenny. 2529z24 LADIES Suited with All Classes of Servants; L Situations Secured for Servants. Fee, Is.— Miss Walters. 30, Page-street. Swansea. z23 COOKS, Housemaids. Parlourmaids Kitchen- maids, Generals always Disengaged. Ladies suited daily.—Mrs. Stuart, Queen-street Registry. Z. Frederick-street (near corner Queen- street), Cardiff. 2482z23 GOOD General Disengaged; aged 22; two years' very good character; can cook well; good-class servant.-Maggie, 92. St. Michael's-hill, Bristol. 2474z22 THOROUGHLY Good Plain Cook Disengaged T Early in January; one year and six months' good character; clergyman's family. -F. A., Brooklyn-chambers, Bristol. 2420z21 VV7ELL Educated Young Lady (not oril V befote) Desires Situation in First-class Hotel as Book-keeper (tabular system): Address L 48, Western Mail, Cardiff. 26047,28 ~Y\[ANTED immediately, Situation Barmaid; V T used quicK counter trade; could assist house duties; good references.-A.. Commerce IKM^I^S^INL^HELEN^S-ROAD.^ABERGAVENNY. G21 -418' r PHEM~GES. rpo Let, 68, Stacey-road, Roath, Cardiff; early X possession.—Apply Mr. Thomas Jones. Con- sulate-chambers, Bute Docks, Cardiff. 2627z28 TO L^t. Dwelling-house Portion of Premises facing Parade; persons without children; 7s. weekly.-Apply on Premises, 12, Castle-road, Cardiff. 2624z28_ IT^URNISHED.—'To be Let, Furnished House JL in Penarth, three minutes' walk from station, containing three sitting and five bed- rooms. bath-room (hot and cold water), kitchen, scullery, and out-omces.—Apply L 51, Western Mail. Cardiff. 2626z28 THE South Wales, Monmouthshire Property Register for December Free on Applica- tion or Post.-Hern and Pertwee, House Agents, Auctioneers, Valuers, &c., Cardiff. 28813 TO Let, 201, Newport-road, Cardiff; moderate rent; every convenience.—Apply Latty and Co., 8, Working-street, Cardiff. 2536z24 T LAKDAFF.—Seven-roomed House to Let; on L 'bus route, near stopping-place.—Apply Jabez A. Jones, 10. Partridge-road, Cardiff. z24 CONVENIENTLY Arranged 7-roomed Villa, C situated North-road. Maindy, Cardiff; bay window, bath. lavatory, w.c., gas. blinds: plea- santly and healthily located; frequent 'busses passing; low rental.—Inquire 128, Albanv-road. 2506z23 CATHEDRAL Road.—To Let, convenient C House; three reception, seven bed rooms, bathroom, usual offices, &,e.; rent only £ 50.— Applv Hern and l'ertwee, 94, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. _2492z23_ ^T Pierre Estate. Monmouthshire.—To T«t, O an Eight-roomed House, with stable, necessary outbuildings, orchard and garden; situated within 1-mile of Portskewett Station — For particulars apply John Williams, St. Pierre Farm, Chepstow- 57327 UPNISHED House to Let at Chepstow; ten j- minutes from station; beautifully situated; terms very moderate.—Mrs. Worsley, Upper Hardwicke, Chepstow. 2-136^24 TO Let, 45, Claude-road, Cardiff: immediate T possession; rent moderate.—Apply New- man, Dynas Powis. '24787.23 TO Let, freoda Viila, Whitchurch: nine rooms; bath (hot and cold): large con- servatory; garden.—Apply The Elms, Whit- Church. 2476z23 OQ Park-street (opposite new Post-office).— £ d*J i Commodious House; low rent.—Evans and Hughes, Estate Agents, Wharton-street Car- diff. 2462z22 FRESHLY Papered and Painted. 160, New- JL pert-road Also Smaller Residence near. Both large rooms; sanitary.-Apply 168, New- port-road. Cardiff. 2440z22 TO Let, The Lawns, Usk, a charming Resi- dence on the banks of the river: good stabling and coach-house.—Particulars Young, Estate Agent, Newport,. 2414z21 BOEHOETAN, ("live-place. Penarth.—Seven Bedrooms: modern improvements; good view of the sea.— Apply 101, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. 2375z21 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS VACANT. ~TANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply Evening VV Express Editorial Office.. WANTED immediately, Non-Union Iron Moulders; top wages paid for first-class men —Only good men need apply to Stothert. -and Pitt jjimited). Bath. e6609 rpo Gas Stokers.—Gas Stoker AVanted: used to X engine and exhauster; constant job to good, hand; married man preferred; state age and give reference to last eniployer. App y Manager. Gas Works, Abertillery. 57408 fpo Butchers.—Wanted, Young Man to Do X Round and Assist in Killing; board in, sleep out.—Apply, stating age and salary required, Russell, Swansea. 2630z28 WANTED, steady Married Man as Driver and Salesman: to take charge of horses.— Apply personally halliard, Merthyr. 2633z23 WANTED, Youth as Grocers Haulier; gene- rally useful.—State wage, experience, Fred Evans. St. Athan, Cowbridge. 2587z21 WANTED, at Merthyr Steam Laundry, Man W to Take Charge of Machinery and Make Himself Generally Useful; to live on premises.— Applications, with testimonials, stating wages required, to be sent to John Forrester. Secre- tary, by Decoder 22nd. 2583z21 VVTANIED, an energetic Working Foreman wY Moulder Where Four or Five Others are Kept.—State experience and wages to L 29, Western Mail. Cardiff. WANTED, a, yo$ng and actiVe Man as Store- keeper in Ship-repairing Works: must have had previous experience in same position. Also a good Mar. as Donkeyman; one used to tugboat preferred.—Apply, with copies cf testi- monials cnlv, to L 35, Western Mail, Cardiff. 57334 BAKERS.—Wanted, good Bread Baker- witK a Knowledge of Smalls.—Apply, with parti- culars, at once. S. J. M,ules, Castle-street. Swan- sea. 2403z21 WANTED, a Cupola Man and Dresser.— Apply Pengam Foundry, Pengam. 57313 WANTED, for Manchester District, good Non- Society Pattern Makers. Fitters, Turners, Machinemen, and Blacksmiths; to good men constant work and good wages.—Address, stating references and further particulars, to B 75. Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. • 55335 WANTED,, Groom-Coachman; not under 21; must ride and drive well; be well up in his work, and make himself generally useful; live in.-Apply, with references, stating wages. to D., Swansea Club. 2580z27 VVTA~NTED, a Handy Man as Groom and Gar- W dener; to make himself generally useful. —U 14, Western Mail, Swansea. 2561z24 T717"ANTED, Groom, unmarried; thoroughly VV understands horses;* sober'and trust- worthy; willing to make himself usefuL-Apply. stating age. Ac., Ernest Lyne, Caerleon. near Newport, Mon. 2544z21 (1 ARDENER Wanted, Willing to be Generally T Useful; state wages, with and without house. 8.c.; no application considered without fullest particulars of experience, &c.—L 33, Western Mail. Cardiff. 2479z23 BOOTS Wanted immediately.—Apply, stating experience, ^c., Longlands Hotel. Swan- sea. 2612z28 ANTED, for Mackworth Hotel, Under- W Boots.—Apply Mackworth, Swansea, or Central. Cardiff. Letters must contain full particulars. 2611z23 WJ"ANTED immediately, Lad, about 16 years V V of age, to Look After Pony and Trap and Make Himself Useful in House; board in: knowledge of Welsh preferred.—Apply, stating references and wages, Manageress, Commer- cial Hotel.^Fishguard _Scmth_Wale^25'h5^21^ MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS WANTED. mo Bakers.—Situation Wanted by Young X Man; good bread, cake, and smalls; good references.—Apply Z., 25, Maekworth-strcft, Bridgend. 25923:27 TO Bakers.—Young Man Seeks Situation as good Second or Third; well up in bread, cake. and smalls; good references.-Apply A. R., 29, Mackworth-strect. Bridgend. 2586z22 LATE Steward Aberavon Constitutional Club wishes a Situation as Butler, Steward, or Any Place of Trust; first-class references. Lucas, 67, Tydraw-street. Port Talbot. 2647K23 TXyORKlNG Farm Bailiff, married, Seeks l, Situation; life experience ,n all! brandies: plain gardening; buy and L 44, Western Mail. Cardiff. 2574z27 r BUSINESS ADDRESSES. 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"BUlAWAiO J AC K," OR LIFE AMONG THE MATABELE KOPJES. A STORY FOUNDED ON FACT, BY RICHARD. N. HALL, Author of "Gilbert Vince, Curate," "Owen Treadles, Bank Clerk," &c. ■ ■ 2 [All Rigltts Reserved.] SPECIALLY SET FOR WE EVENING EXPRESS. CHAPTER II. THE SERGEANT OF THE B.S.A. POLICE. "How did you know me, then?" asked Fletcher when his guest, having thrown aside hat, Kharki tunic and belt (and unwrapped his blue putties), was seated at the table. "By your likeness given in 'Black and White.' It was a good one," replied the sergeant of Mounted Police, who added, "I should have known you anywhere after once seeing it." "Could you, indeed!" responded Fletcher with apparent carelessness, but inwardly dreading that his actual identity as Ivor James, which he thought well-hidden during the last four and a half years, might become known. For this long period had he succeeded in defying recognition. On the date of his sailing for Pert Elizabeth on the R.M.S. Tarter, when he left his hotel in Southampton, he had des- troyed all means of identification, the initials on his traps were altered from "I. J." to "J. F. he even discarded his signet ring, carefully locked up all papers bearing his name and address, and had taken his berth as a first-class passenger, thinking of coming in contaot with fewer passengers, under the assumed name of John Fletcher. So far he had avoided all places of resort where he might me^t those who could possibly recognise him, and now, after only four years were passed, when he- was considering himself as lost and past resurrection, here was a casual visitor awakening suspicion that, even after this lapse of time, his identity might yet be discovered. Soon they were chatting eagerly, and Sammy was rejoiced to see the bass's appetite was returned to him once more. The stalwart young officer, himself the son of a member of Parliament, repre- senting a county division in the West of England (for in the B.S.A. Co's. Police public schoolmen and graduates and those of good British parentage are plentiful), knew his host to be a gentleman both bred and born, and, feeling an attraction for his manliness, and being aware of "Bulawayo Jack's" exploits in the rebellion, sought to engage him in recount- ing his experiences of those troublous times, and Jack Fletcher, with manifest reserve where his own actions were con- cerned, related incident after incident, till he feit he was once more fighting in the old Laager Days. Even to this day Bulawayans never tire to recount or listen for the thousandth time to the exciting experiences of the four months in Laager. But though John Fletcher recounted scenes both sad and humorous, every one else's name concerned in these exploits was mentioned, but never his own. Not a word said he of how he assisted Arthur Ingram to lay the dynamite mines which defended the town, or how he proved Sidney Redrup's best hand in carrying out valuable sanitary arrangements to ward off typhoid from those beleagured; or how he accompanied the popular Jack Spreek- ley's column at the "wipe-out" of the niggers on the Umguza, or how he, with Fred Crewe, gave over his horse to a wounded man, or that the sisters at the hospital declared he made a splendid nurse, because he spent spare hours there with che wounded which should have been devoted to well-earned repose, or how he was Colonel Napier's best scout and guide, nor was a word said by him ot his bringing into town some sick and wounded under the fire of the rebel impis, nor of Selous' praise of his deadly aim, nor of Cecil John's, "Well done, Fletcher!" nor of the intense amazement expressed throughout the ccwn when it became known that here as no Victoria Cross for him, who had then by ( his bravery, dash, and pluck earned the cognomen of "Bulawayo Jack." Modestly he covered any narration of his own share in the best remembered exploits by retail- ing Davie Cameron's Laager jokes, especially how Sandy Butters lost the horses from-the fort at Matabele Wilson's, how lie would from Scriptural text find Divine authority for "potting" niggers, how the Dutch patrol one night fired 500 rounds from the Maxim gun at a supposed besieging impi, which on the morrow proved to be two wandering donkeys, neither injured; of Ted Slater's descrip- tions of hanging rebel spies on the trees outside the town by the brickfields and how the Jewish tradesmen with their bundles of valuables scooted with Shylockian expressions of despair into Laager when- ever the alarm ('f the approach of the enemy was given. These and a hundred odd incidents were related with soldierly simplicity, but never a word passed his lips concerning himself. All the time Fletcher was speaking his visitor eyed him closely, and constantly thought to himself. "Well, if this man is not Ivor James, or his brother, or his double, mv name is not David Lloyd." u So convinced was Sergeant Lloyd of his host's identity with Ivor James that he could not avoid putting the question. "Do you know, Mt\ Fletcher, that you greatly remind me of an old Wellingtonian -lvor James. He left college the term after I came, so I didn't see much of him, but everything I can recollect about him seams exactly to suit you. His people believed him dead. Fortunately, his parents died long ago, or it might have killed them." This was the first time such a direct suggestion as to his real name had been put to Fletcher. but his readiness saved him from making any admission, and he calmly replied: "But, sergeant, there are scores of Ivor James's. I've been taken many "a time for other men it's quite an ordinary thing out here to be thought some one other than yourself. See, here is my card, and, look, here is one of my last mail's correspon- dence. Such incidents are very peculiar, and, certainly in many cases, amusing." "Well. Mr. Fletcher," said Sergeant Lloyd, disappointed in his clue, and still convinced there was some mystery to be solved-"well, of course, I don't suppose, lie bears his real name, because-because he was charged with forging a signature to an assignment of a policy of assurance, and taking the money. Of course, he didn't do it, he couldn't be so mean, and nobody believed he committed the forgery. but the evidence was so black that, though he was discharged, it seemed as if he were really guilty. Of course, I know he wasn't. Well, this Ivor James had a great friend with whom he was very thick, and report said he was almost engaged1 to this friend's sister, and when he disappeared it about broke her heart, poor thing! Practically he allowed judgment to go against him by default, but only, it is be- lieved, to screen the guilty party." "Half a minute, piease, sergeant. I must speak to my boy before he turns in." Going to the door he shouted "Jack, woza lapa (come here)! and for a few minutes lie was speaking Zulu to his servant, and giving him unnecessary orders for the next day. But the ruse saved him from discovery, and he had time to control his feelings before meeting his visitor's steady and inquiring gaze. Re- turning to his seat he possessed sufficient self-confidence to reply: "Yes, poor thing! And people say he wasn't guilty, do they? Well, I suppose such instances are not rare either. But, sergeant, we'll go and bathe your mare's foot, if you don't mind. If, as you say, you've entered her in the next Bulawayo flat races against Ted Slater's chestnut, you'll have to take good care of her for the credit of your regiment. Come along!" The bathing operation was soon accom- plished, and both retired for the night, -but not to sleep. The sergeant was busying his brains as to the possibility of a mystery, and of one thing he felt well assured. Jack Fletcher was not Jack Fletcher even were he not Ivor James. The master of Somhlegwa crossed over to the second hut. where he intended to spend the night, and opening a double- locked iron box, drew out a letter-case, and from it took two photographs, and gazed at each longingly and intently. For an hour these remained in his hand while his thoughts took long journeys, till at last the candle flickered out and all was dark. A thousand new emotions had been roused in him that night. There was none nigh to mark the sob, the groan, and long-drawn breath of the strong, genereus-hearted man struggling in agony between the rival claims of love and duty. r What brought Ivor James to Somhlegwa ? Simply a wish to bury himself from his old world, because he had permitted a stigma to be cast upon his name, and be- cause he was convinced that the only woman whom he ever loved or could love would not reciprocate his feelings towards her, and the friend for whom he voluntarily suffered was her only brother. He came not to South Africa as others came in a reckless race for wealth, for at home he possessed means better than he might secure in the Colony, but if only he could stifle recollection lie would make money. A partner with a Dutch trans- port rider, he owned several teams of oxen and wagons, and made a considerable fortune when mealies fetched 1;18 a bag and the rate of transport from Mocliudi to Bulawavo rose to over j;140 a ton. But the rebellion once fairly afoot, he sold out, and journeyed post-haste to Bulawayo, to be in the thick of the fighting. The piquancy of excitement and danger alone could drown his sorrow, and in these he exulted. At Bulawayo none asked him who he was nor whence he came. It was only known he was a good shot and brought horses, guns, and ammunition into camp. This was all Bulawayo cared to know concerning him. He won a good name for bravery and daring, serviceable deeds, and when the rebellion was suppressed, except for ioining Laiiig's column in the Matoppa Hill fights, he bought and retired to Somhleewa, a farm of 3,000 morgen, given to Trooper Andrews by the Chartered Company at the conclusion of ¡ the first war. **»♦ 'Twas Sunday mornins when Jack Fletcher rose from-his sleepless bed. lie must dissemble a time longer and play his part, and bravely he was prepared to meet the questioning glance of his visitor. Brighter and brighter grew the gold- streaked sky till the sun blazed forth in the fulness of glory. Outside the hut he strolled in his pyjamas, while Eightpence prepared his bath. A vulture with large square-ended wings hovered over the kopje. He reached his rifle, and the un- sightly bird of prey at the first shot fell heavily into the ravine below. The crack of the rifle brought out the sergeant already dressed, so Sammy laid the break- fast immediately. Fletcher was all life; he joked and laughed and talked as never before, till the sergeant became more mystified than ever. At last the trooper mounted his mare and both went to the Laager gate, whence Eightpence accom- panied the sergeant to put him on the native-track for Hope Fountain. When his visitor was fairly gone Fletcher saddled his own mare and rode off to visit a kraal, to take the temperature of some of his calves, which were being inoculated for rinderpest. The gallop over the veldt in the early morning of what was going to be another glorious day cleared his brain. An intoxicating thrill of life was manifest in all arpund. Though only early in October he noted with boyish delight the gorgeous butterflies and many wild flowers on the wide lonely plains. The scene was in- tensely African. There were the spire-like ant hills, the everlasting bush of mimosa thorn, the parched sun-baked road, the bleached bones of oxen, and the hum and singing of the insect world, and the natives walking along. erect and with noiseless treadi He kept his eyes open for game- spoor on the sand, and as a true sporting man fond of feather he watched the guinea few!, sand grouse, and hush partridges starting up around him. but it was Sunday. and he did not wish to indulge in spoi-t that day. His work ovet he returned to his kopje, and Jackie spread out some skins on the summit of the "look-out" and in the shelter of a boulder. This Sunday nature was both his church and "predikant." Here on the kopje he felt near to the spirit of Nature. There was a solemn, restful hush over all. and his eyes surveyed the country round with wondering and wistful admira- tion. By his side lava Church service purchased in Bulawayo, at Charlie Mad- dock's sale, for his own hooks were losl long ago when crossing the Crocodile River in the rainy season. He picked it up and read portions of the morning service and of the lessons for the day. and somehow he felt strengthened as he read. He was nc "plaster saint." only a common mortal but he strove his best to do the right thing ever and trust to Him who was beyond hit comprehension. "It is sometimes better to be misunder. stood than speak." he murmured, to him. self, "but I will write to Lilian this mail She must not suffer." And as he lay in the shade on the rocky heights of the "look-out" he saw the kopjes rejoicing on every side and almost heard tho valleys laugh and sing. At noon Jack called him to tiffin, and until the sun was almost down he remained within his hut, but his service in Nature'i temple had endowed him with a quiet con fidence and strength of patience. (TO BE CONTINUED TO-MORROW)