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PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. THEATRE n OY AL. Lessen and Manageress -Mrs. Edward Fletcher. THE VIRTUE OF EXCELLENCE I Satisfaction Expressed by All! Such Absolute Unanimity of Opinion Has Never Before Existed in the Principality. Spltodour Surpassed! Magnificence Excelled! IN THE ROYAL PANTOMIME, JJOBINSON CRUSOE, "f AT I NEE TO-DAY AT TWO. Early Doors *L Open at One. EVENING, Early Doors Open at Six, ordinary 6.30; com- mence Seven o'clock. MATINEE EVERY SATURDAY AT TWO. gpecial EXCURSIONS from ALL. l'ARTS. Booking Offices at Messrs. Thompson and >uackell's (Limited), Queen-street, from 10 till 4. feJephojne_521J_ a84 |_J_K A *1 D T H EATKE Lessee ana per. MR CLARENCE S0UNK5 THE TALK OF SOUTH WALES. GO ANl) SEB. TO-LAY AT 2 AND 7.15. The Funniest, Rip-Uollicking Pantomime. It k)bl.NboN ^IKUSOE, BY THE ORIGINAL LEOPOLDS. Must positively be withdrawn Saturday, Jan. 22. \fATINEE TO-DAY. SATURDAY. AT TWO. 7~" Doors Open 1.50; Early Doors. 1. J. antomime prices:—From 6d. to 11 Is. Cliil- dren Half-price. Second price at 9 o'clock. rarly doors extra. Doors open 7; commence early doors. 6.15. Box Office at Mr. if. Lane's, 3, Duke-street. 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." J1 H 15 E. Ai P IRE. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. A LION ON 1TTORSEBACK. PJENJE'S LION, HORSE, and DOG, In their striking performance. THE BROWNS, The Monopedes. SHE LUMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE, In a New Set of Pictures, under M Trewey. WALTER KINO, Comiqne. The Nightingales. WERNER AND RIEDER, From the Empire, London. JENO, the Popular Mimic. THE GAERTNERS, Musical Comedians. JAPA and JAPO, On the Wire. THE THREE BLOSSOMS, IN "A HOT HOTHOUSE." Also from the Empire, London. Week-THE AMERICAN BIOGRAPH. with the Sensational Train Picture, from The Palace. London. Office open daily from 10 to 4; Saturdays, 4 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. TilE E M F 1 B Managing Director OSWALD STOLL TO-NIGHT. CLOWN ZERTHO'S INCOMPARABLE DOGS. TOM STUART. Mimic. THE BEAUTIFUL FLYING ALMA on the Incandescent Globe. J. H. liURST. Oomiotue. JENNION'S MARIONETTES. "Aid Needham, Songstress. Coda and Cary, ^oniediang. And Charles Seel. Eccentric Sinew. LY-CEU M, NEWPORT L Proprietor ME. CLARENCE SOUNEd THIS DAY. AT 2 AND 7.30, THE gIGN OF THE CROSS MATINEE THIS DAY AT TWO. prices, 6d. to £ l'ls. Telephone, 158 Nat. Box Office Open Daily. 10 to 4, at Lyceum Only. Next Week— [55594 "DRIVEN FROAf HOME." SWANSEA. A LBERT HALL, SWANSEA, LAST DAY POOLE'S OF LAST POOLE S POSITIVELY CLOSING DAY. SATURDAY, JAN. 15th. TO-DAY AT THREE O'CLOCK, AND TO-NIGHT AT 7.43. 57446 LLA NELLY. MONDAY, 17th -=-===- "FORTIFY YOUR CONSTITUTION AGAINST DISEASE BY TAKING OWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE BEST REMEDY OF THE AGE For NERVOUSNESS, INDIGESTION, WEAKNESS. CHEST AFFECTIONS, LOW SPIRITS, LOSS OF APPETITE, MELANCHOLY. BLOOD DISORDERS. LOW SPIRITS, LOSS OF APPETITE, MELANCHOLY. BLOOD DISORDERS. GWILY3JL EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. What are its effects? 1. It assists and promotes Digestion. 2. It strengthens the Nerves and Muscles. 3. It cleanses and Purifies the Blood. It Enlivens the Spirits. 5. It removes all Obstructions and Impurities from the human body. 6. It gives tone to the whole system. 7- It strengthens and Fortifies those parts which have been Weakened by Disease. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE B-TTERS. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. Sold in 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. Bottles. See the name "Gwilym Evans" on Stamp. Label, and Bottle. This is important, as there are numerous imitations. SOLE PROPRIETORS: QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED), LLANELLY. SOUTH WALES. 26185 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. SOLD IN BOTTLES, Is.; BY POST, Is. Id. OOT14ACtiE a/lk < a Lf a n 0 14 flhli I, -=Erl j II p DAILY TESTIMONIALS OF THIS GREAT CURE ARE BEING RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING: — FOR TOOTHACHE, FOR HEADACHE, FOR NEURALGIA, INFLAMED GUMS, FOR BOILS, SORE THROAT, CHAPPED HANDS, AND SORE LIPS, AND IT WILL CURE ALL KINDS OF PAIN IN FACT, A REALLY GOOD PAIN KILLER. AGENTS:- Cardiff; Anthony and Co., Chemists, St. Mary, street. m Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Queen street. „ Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Duke-street. .1 Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists Cowbridge-road, Canton. „ A. J. Bellamy. Chemist, 61. Paget- street. Grangetown. m Messrs. Duck and Sons, Chemists, St. Johns-square. „ E. Edwards. Chemist, 2, Mackintosh- place, Albany-road. „ F. Millward. Chemist, 60, Wcodviils- road, Cathavs. R. Mumford, 60, Castle-road. Roath. „ K. Mumford. 17, Meteor-street, Splot- land. j. (j, Clarke, Chemist, 2, Coburn- street, Cathays. Howell Phillips. Chemist, 253, Butc- street. „ R. Prusfc, Chemist, 14, Broadway, Roath. .J Jesse "Williams and Co., Chemist., Queen-street. D. Thomas. Chemist. Penarth-road. Aberavon: Mr. Thomas Nicholas, Central bnppJy Stores, water-street. Aberdare: Mr. Tudor Williams. Dentist, Medical Hall. Abergwynfi: 'Richards And Son, Grocers Abertillery; Morgan Bros.. Carmarthen Butter Stores. Barry Dock; Hicks and Co Chemists Blaenavon: Messrs. D. Davies and Co 130 Broad-street. Blaina: Thomas Jones, Liverpool Stnrps Brecon: Mr. W. Tudor. Chemist. Brvnmawr: Messrs. H. Connop and Sons. Grocers. Carmarthen: C. E. Davies, Chemist, 10 Ring- street. Penarth: Stranaghan and Stephens tLimitPitt Pembroke Dock- F. J. Tallett, 14, Diamond- street Pontypridd: Mr Isaac Prothero. Grocer, Ac. Chemist 7' The Pe°Ple's Porth: Messrs Thomas and Emus The People's Stores. Porthca-wl: Mr. T. Langdon, Grocer, Johu- street. Swansea: Messrs. Taylor and Co. (Limited1, W md-street • l'ondu and Aberkenfig: Co-operative Society (Limited). 3 Trtdegar: Mr C. -T. l>ric», Manchester House. Treherbort: Mr. Enoch Davies. The Storm Troedyrhiw: W. Morgan and Co Cheltenham* Mr. J. James, 5. Promenade Clarbeston Road: Robert Reid, Grocer, New Shop. Cowbriclg": Mr, <L G. H-rold Bird. EbbW Vale: Mr. David Hughes, Grocer Victoria-street. Hereford: Messrs. Clarkson and Son, 9, High- rerrare. Llantwit-Major: Mr. William Cummings. Llanstephan: Evan T. Davies. The Emnorinm Merthyr: Messrs. G. M. and R. Gunson, 67 and M High-Street. Morriston: Mr. L Bevan, Medical Hall. Neath: Mr. C. Hutchins, Clierniit. Newport: Messrs. T. Cordey and Co., High-street Newport: Phillips and Son, Drug Stores 92 Commercial-street. Sole Manufacturer:- pHIú PHILLIPS. 21, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. g EATH AND g ONS piASOFORTES AND ORGANS BY ALL MAKERS. ENORMOUS DISCOUNTS DURING SUMMED MONTHS. Send ror Catalogue and Verdict of 900. free. Monthly. Gna. a. d. WALNUT CASb. FULl, COMPASS, ptinel front. 3it. lOin. high 18 10 6 Similar Model, superior quality 20 U 8 VANUEUUOLT NlODiiL, iron frame, full compass, trichord, check action, machin) covered hammers. 3ft. lOin. high 24 14 0 HENRY MODEL, tin. higher, supe- rior quality 26 15 2 EWT-TRE MODEL. ruJI compass, iron frame, full trichord, check action. plaled bolts, sconces, marqneterie and srilded nanel trusses. 4ft high 30 17 to BOARD SCHOOL MODEL, as sup- plied Card iff. Penarth. &.c., Inter- mediate and Board Schools 34 19 10 ^<3er>nT»TTON MODEL. 4ft. 2in. high, bnrr wslnnt. prize medal dpsitpri with all the most modern <rrrnrnT<»menN 38 22 2 ALEXANDER SfODEL.diUo. 4ft. 4in. 45 26 3 68. in tb..e DISCOUNT for CASH. ALL (lOOnS SENT CARRIAGE PAID. ORGANS FROM £ 5. PIANOFORTES 1w BROADWOOD. COLLARD Md COLLARD ICIRKTVTAN. ERARD. Ac.. Ac. Now is the opportunity for r.cqniring a snlendid instrnment at th-;iowestt)o«sib)e Price. either for Onsh or on the approved Hire System, from 5t Monthly CALL Å N n srconnE K BARGAIN. SHOW ROOMS — 51. QUEEN-STREET. 170. TAFF-STREET. CARDUP PONTYPRIDD; And 31. WTNDSOR-ROAD. PENARTH MANUFACTORY LONDON. Agencies at Aberavon. Cadoxton, Bridgend, Maesteg," Ac. Canvassers Wanted in All Parts on Good Comraission. e53407 BUSINESS AD^RESSJS. A VERY JMPORTANT QUESTION Is where to buy 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. inrow ARE you t) know upon whom you can rely? We submit that the experience gained by the trading « £ nearly half a century points most conclusively to the fact that no Firm on Earth can serve you better or cheaper than JJEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED). who to-dtty are beyond all question the largest Furnishers in South Wales and Monmouthshire, and they defy any competitor to disprove this itotement. yjyHAT jgTRONGER J>ROOF can be adduced to show that by entrusting your orders to this large and old-tstablished Firm you will not only have the advantage of an immense selection, out 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 FARE 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 JJALF pRICE. Carpets. Linoleums, and Fioor Cloths of newest designs, and every requisite for furnishing thrciighout at equally low prices. JJEVAN AND COMPANY 21, DUKE-STREET, And 97, ST. MARY-STREET, ARDI'FF | • 97, WIND-STREET, jgWANSEAi OPPOSITE TOWN-HALL, NEWPORT; CLARENCE-STREET and HANBURY-ROAD, pONTYPOOL. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY DISTRICT. SCOTCH TWEEDS FROM THE FACTORY TO THE WEARER DIRECT, SAVING ALL INTERMEDIATE PROFITS. #qk I -j I HAVE YOU WRITTEN US? If not, do so at once. for patterns of our Bar- gains in Suiting; and Trousering. Speciality. our Famous "Ee(or(i Reign Tweed." Choicest des'gns. lattst novelties; fast colours. Patterns aent fiee. Any leng'h Carriage paid. THE <1EVIOT TWEED COMPANY, HAWICK. NB. e6379 PREPAID ADVERTISEMENT. "EVENING EXPRESS." I nvri THRM SIX .7 TIMES. TIMBS 20 Words 0 6 1 0 | 1 6 -'1-1- 30 Words 0 9 1 6 i 2 40 Words 10^2 0 3 0 50 Words 3 3 0 3 6 Notluo to Advertisers. IMI'ORTANT.—Advertisements to be classified must reach this office by 10.30 a.m.; but they can bo inserted up to 4.45 p.m., under head- ing of TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. The boxes provided for answers to advertise- men's appearing in the "Evening Express" ore not intended for any other purpose whatever, and cannot be alio "ed to be used for th« distribution oi printed or written advertising circular or annonncements of any kind. The above cnarges apply only to consecutive insartjons of th" following class of advertise- ments Situations Wanted or Offered. Apart- ments. Money Wanted. Partnerships. Lost and Found, Wi- n ts. Bus'nesses. Honsea. ShOÐq, Offices to Let or Sell. Specific Articles for Sale Privately. Nome nrd Address to be counted. Orderl~sent through the nost, to be accom- panied by Postal Order or Halfpenny Stamps Advertisements are received also :.t the fonowtnfrsnb-oSces:— NEWPORT TRFDPrt\i?.t5'T''R'PT SWANSEA — .CASTLE-STREET MI'RTHYfc VICTORIA-STREET FONTYPRIDD 4a. TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES: CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STKEET. MONEY. CARLTON BANK (LIMITED).—A cheap and x- e'la^'e Office to Borrow £ 3 to £ 500. Infor- ination free.—Call upon the Branch Manager. ei251 149. PENAPiTH-ROAD, CARDIFF. POULTRY. "POULTRY.—If you want your birds to pay P vou write for Prices and samples of food to Noah Rees and Son, Hay, Corn, and Seed Merchants. Cardiff. e61l5 BICYCLES. SPECIAL C'earance.-Six Solid Safeties. QPf0CL^ C'earance.-Six Solid Safeties. 38s. 6d.; ^Cushions. 50s.; 4 Pneumatics. £ 5: cash onlr-—Morns Bros., Cycle Works, Prnty- pnddlt,Repairs' Plating, and. x-namelling promptly. el947 DRES^JffJLKINJa. T\liESS MAKING.—Ladies' Tailor-made and L-' Braid Costumes. Wedding and Evening Dresses, Mantles, Ac., Made in the Latest Style; fit guaranteed.-Address Lewis and Evans. 78, Wyndham-crescent, Cardiff. G5836 APARTMENTS TO LET. COMFORTABLY-FURNISHED Apartments to Let; conrenient to 'bimes: suitable fori Lady or Gentleman: with or without boe^d; terms moderate; no children.—Apply A 4, Even- i.ng Express Office, Cardiff. e6840 MISCELLANEOme. rpOBACCONlSTS Commencing.—See Llustrated T Guide (259 pages;, -3d.—'iobacconist4s' Out- fitting Company. 186, Euston-road, London. Hairdressers fitted. Manager, Henry Myers eIO566d T^ARTHENWARFl and China.—Seconds £ P L Crates; best X3; or will send 15 dozen Seconds Articles for 17s. 6n. Write for Lists.- Webbe and Co., Lonztibn. Staffordshire Pot- teriea. c6054 I-B Your Watch Wrong? The Best and Cheapest Shop m Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every deWf lption, 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 CLERKS AND MANAGERS. EXPERIENCED Chartering Clerk, also Accoun- tant Required for Shipowners' Office; ap- plications treated in confidence.—Addrffiki Box N 47, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3894x15 JUNIOR Clerk Wanted; accustomed to draper's counting-house, and Habtauio.-serve when required; references indispenssfro?— Apply Eva.ns, Bradford House, Llanelty. 3890i21 ANTED, a competent Collier* Surveyor.— Applicants to state age, exjferience, and salary required to John Henshaw, Secretary, Kingswood and Parklield Collieries, St.wflheorge, Bristol. 3868il5 THE Soucli Wules and Monmouthshire Clerks* Association Ensures Members agaiifet Loss through Want of Employment, Sickness, Old Age, and Death, and Introduces to Employees, Free of Charge, Clerks of good Business Capa- city and Characte,. Every Clerk, whatever his position, should be a Member of the Associa- tion—Send for particulars, Secretary, 1, Dock- chambers, Cardiff^ £ 3815 COLLIERY Manager—Wuntecl, for a Small Houso Coal Colliery, Certificated Manager who has had experience in pillar and stall work- ings.—Apply, stating salary, to N 29, Western Mail. Cardiff. 582Qi20 O Clerks.—Wanted at once. One Used to Large Wholesale Butchering Business; must have good references.—Apply Slimmer- hayes, 40 and 42, West-street, Bristol. 3742il5 WANTED, a Colliery Clerk; able to perform the duties of a secretary, accountant's wcrk, and prepare cost sheets.—Apply, statins age, experience, and salary required, to Messrs. the Gowerton Colliery and Brick Company (Limited). Gowerton 3726119 'TUNIOR Clerk Wanted; must write shorthand «J well.—Apply, by letter only, stating ei- nerience and salary expected. Mr. David Shep- herd. Chartered Accountant, Cardiff. 5675118 WANTED. Shorthand Clerk who can Corre- spond in French and Spanish.—Anply, stating salary required, M 83, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3600117 ANTED, practical Man; thorough know- ledge book-keeping, engines, commercial matters, general work building estate.—Enclose photograph, full particulars, M 65, Western Mail, Cardiff. 5510115 NUBSEJSIAIDS AND SERVANTS WANTED. "TITANTED. General Servant; wages £ 10 to V > £ 12.—Apply The Academy, 154, Severn-read. Canton, Cardiff. et06j.2il7 T\TANTED at, once Girl about 14 or 16.— t ? Granville House Falrwater Urovc, Ely. el0601il8 \t7ANTED, a~gc^d~Graeral"Servant.—Apply 26, 2 Miskin-street, Cardiff, after seven p.m. [il8 ~XTANTED, strong Young Girl" as General at IT once; early riser for country; one child. —Mrs. Bird, Newnham-road. Blakeney, Glouces- tershire. 3967il8 w ANTED^ ;7n exupnei^efr^Hoiise-rarlou?- M maidaged net less 24; good references require(L-Apply Mrs. Morris, 22, Park-place, Cardiff. 3372121 "VfTANTED, a goocf T'lain c'ookra thoroughly t T capable woman, with good references.— Apply Mrs. Davies, Castle Green. Cardigan. i!5 \\TA^TED;t a sood General Servant-Appb- tV Mrs. Hocken. 30 elevedon-terraee toff i Newport-road). Cardiff.' 3847i21 TWO good Generals'Wanted?"one to do pbin cooking.—Apply Arondale, Llandaff-piace, Llandaff. 3853i21 WANTED. 3rd February experienced Cook- General; small faniiiv.—Apply, evenings after cix. 54, Victoria-ioai. Penarth. 5835i 18 RESPECTABLE Girl foV^anuiy~of Three; no Lt children; hght. washing: wages .£10 to £ 11; reference reonired. — Accountant, B. C. w. W.. Rhayader/ 57735 "rANTED at once! good Plain Cook, also » i thorough House-Parlourmaid. — App'y Heard, Lisvane, near Cardiff. 57741 "TTTANTED at once, a good General: able to dj » » plain cooking; must have good refe- rences: wages jei8 to f20- no beer.-Apply Mrs. Mansfield, Kelvin, Dacres-road, Forest Hill. Lon- don. S.E. 577,12 CARDIFF tJnion.—ETySchools.—Wanted at C once. an Infants' Wardmaid; wage3 £ 12, rising to L15, subject to Poor-law rules.—Apply to the Master. a52 WANTEI) "irnrnediately, Cool^General; w^ih^ iron; wages, £ 14; small family; house- maid and nnrse kelf.-N 71, Western Mail. Car- diff. T 5315120 NI"4nted u-,t HOUSEMAID ^Vanted^ mu?t thorougiay understand her duties and have first-class icferences —Apph- to 0 H Jones, Ksq., Fonmon Castle, Cowbridge. 577! 1 WANTED, strong GencralTAble to ^Vash and Iron; also Nurse-Houssmaid.-—Applv Mrs. McGregor, Geliiwastad-road, Pontypridd. _3783i20 T"\rANTED, experienced Nurse, from 25 to 3D V V j ears. Take Entire Clwge o! Baby (healthy child; month (Idl: country residence; wages £ 20—Apply, with references, N ol, Wes- tern Mail, Cardiff. 57715 TTCTANTED immediately a Cook-General.— VV Apply West House.' Penarth. 3321ii7 WANTED, a good^l^in'Cook.—Apply Mrs. t f Lamont Injrleton. Cathedral-road. Car- diff. 3831i 17 WANTED. Cook-General for London; £ 13; rise six months ladv willing teach cook- ing; ten days' holiday yearty- return fare paid. —71. Park-street^ Bristol. 38iKi20__ T.JLAIN Cook Requir^oP housemaid kept.— J. Apply Steyhton. *52, Piymouth-road, Penarth. I17 TTTANTED, experknce<l GeneraI Servant: able fy to do plain cooking; three in family; good references; country preferred; good wages.—Apply 4^, Xinian-road, Cardiff 3741i19 WANTED immediately good Plain Cook — Write Mrs. Gottwaltz, Hillside, Penarth, Cardiff. al09 TX7"ANTED immediately, strong, experienced V General Servant;' cooking, ironing.— Apply, stating age, reference, and .-age; Mrs. Jones, Meldrytn Vicarage, St. Clears. 3740il9 WANTED at ouce, good General Servant, with good appearance: assist in bar when required.—Anply jirs. Bevington. Mitre Hotel, Llandaff. 3720il9 CI OOD General Wanted; two in family.— ~X Apply by letter, stating "eterence, and wages required, N 10, Weetern Mail Office, Cardiff. 5710)19 WANTED, good General Servant, from 24 to 39; assistance given.—Apply by letter, or afier nix p.ra.^to Mrs. Thomas, 8. East- grove, Cardiff.- •. < ■* 3706il9 WANTED. :"n Small Family, reliable! expe- rienced General Servant.—Applv 5, Howard-gardens, ^Cardiff^ 3707il9_ WANTED, good Cook and Kitchenmaid; modern cooking, dairy, and baking.— Apply Pwllywrach, Cowbridge, Glam. 3730H9 WANTED, a respectable General Servant; able to do plain cooking, also plain wash- ing: three in family.—State age, wages, and reference, Mrs. Powell, Chapel House, near Builth. 3751il9 WANTED, a respectable Person to Attend to an Invalid Lady and Do a Little Light Housework.- State age. wages, reference. Mrs. Powell. Chapel House. neotr Builth. 3752i19 WTANTED. ?ood General, with Knowledge of » Waiting Table, for Private Boarding- house; not under 20.—Mrs. Tudor, 5, Catherine- place. Bath. 5745il9 COOK Required, for Centleman's Country House, South Wales; about 30; baking; good cooking; £ 2^; biiiall family; kitchen- Ca d ff maid.— N^i5, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3747i19 R" ESl'l-.CTABLp Girl1 Wanted aTccneral Ser- vant cared about 16.-Aprly 8, Dudley- street. Docks, Cardiff. 3760119 AN WANTED, House-Parlourmaid for Small f Family.—State age and wages Mrs. Lock, Lanfcdowne House, Tenby. 3766i19 WANTED. Housemaid for Small ~Fa mil yT one who has experience preferred — Apply. with references, to R. care of Evans, Chemist, Aberavon, Port Talbot. 376"il5 COOK General Wanted for Small Family; another servant kept.—-Apply Mrs. J. K. Stone, Holmeswood, Clytha Park, Newport. i!9 WANTED, experienced Kitchenmaid; scullery kept —Hensol Castle, Pontyclun. Llan- trisant Station. 3780i15 WANTED, good General Servant.—Apply, with references, 185, Richmond-road, Cardiff. 37118 GOOD Plain Cook Required for Penarth; wagas £ 18— £ 20; must have good refe- rences; not under 24.—Apply M 93, Western Mail. Cardiff. 3646il8 GOOD General Servant; nurse-housemaid kept.—Apply 48, W estbourne-road. Pen- arth. 3645i18 WANTED at once, good Plain Cook; small family.—Mrs. Williams, Croome, Stow Park, Newport 5676117 ANTED, Housemaid-, WANTED. Housemaid; one who has been W General not objected to. Also a strong. respectable Girl to Assist with Children.—Appty 59, Plymouth-road, Penarth. 57639 GENERAL Servant.—Wanted immediately, a'- good Girl: about 24 years; wages £ l*perj month.—Mrs. Williams, 13, Ruthin-gardens, Car- diff. 3701i13 X\TANTED. House Parlourmaid.—Address, M stating age, wages, to The Cottage. Mer- thyr. 3698U8__ WANTED, good Plain Cook; three in family; no washing; state age, wages, refe- rences; personal application preferred.—5. Vic-; toria-square, Penarth. 3640il8 WANTED, Cook General small tamib nurse-housemaid keirt; good relerenccs indispensable.—State age, wages, Mrs. John &. Davies, Hillside, Pontypridd. 5624H7 WJANTED immediately, good Cook-General; » » fullest particulars and references; house- parlourmaid kept; good home.—Apply 163, Newport-road, Cardiff. 3498115 j BUSINESS ADDRESSES. IF YOU REQUIRE ANYTHING IX THE WAY OF FURNITURE ON EASY TERMS AT CASH PRICE, GO TO L E W I S 'S IX QUEEN- STREET. This Old-established, well-known, and Popular Firm are determined to maintain their reputa- tion as the LARGEST, BEST, and CHEAPEST FURNISHING WAREHOUSE in SOI TH WALES. and are now prepared to FURNISH HOUSES or APARTMENTS, or Supply any Single Articles, on the following IREDUCED rp E R M S :— -BH/ JL £ 3 worth Is. 6d. weekly. £ 6 worth 2s. 6d. weekly. J510 worth 4s- Od. weekly. £ 25 viorth 6s. Od. weekly. £ 50 worth 10s. Od. weekly. I Or by Monthly or Quarterly Payments or on Terms arranged to suit Customers. PROMPT. FREE DELIVERY in PRIVATE VANS. No Security or Large Deposit required. It will pay you well to inspect our goods before going elsewhere. Note address and call at once to:- LEWIS'S STANDARD FURNISHING WARE HOUSE, 3 A NDREWS TOCILDINGS QUEEN-STREET. (A FEW DOORS FROM PARK-PLACE). AGENTS, etc., WANTED. AGENTS Wanted in all Districts to Call upon Manufacturers of Clothing. Mantles. Cos- tumes, Corsets. Underclothing, and also Bespoke Tailors; good address, energy, and technical knowledge required.—State references, qualifica- tions, and whether whole or what portion of services offered, The Marsden Process Marker Company, Manor-street, Wigan. 57739 4 GENT Wanted, Cardiff District; salary £ 3 V monthly and commission.—Register Com- 'Inv. J ai)'An -crescent Crouch Hill, London. i21 X^riA*a1jL £ jK.—Wanted, \oung Man, ener- getic, Grocers and Chemists, Sundries; commission, 15 per cent.; no salary or expenses; connection made; must be experienced; state positions held and full particulars, ground Gla- morgan, Monmouth. and other counties.—N 42, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3876i17 WANTED, a Few smart, energetic Men as f f Canvassers for Private Beer Trade; salary and commission.—Apply N 2.3, Western Mail, Cardiff. o799il7 WANTED, Traveller in Paper Trad?, with South Wales connection amongst pro- vision merchants. grocers, drapers, Ac.; liberal terms to a suitable man; post vacant at Lady Day.—Address, in strictest confidence. S. W. C., care of Street and Co., 30, Coruhill, London, E.C. L14939 WANTED. Agent, on Commission, for Sale: of high-class Ales to Private Families; references must bear strictest investigation.— N 6. Western Mail, Cardiff. a!12 WANTED" well-connected Gentleman, well- known and with spare time, to Represent Ordinary Branch of Old-established Life Assu- rance Company; excellent terms_ to anyono capable' of influencing business.—N 9, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 3714i15 AN-TF,D. Gentleman calling upon leading W Hotels and Grocers in Cardiff and Dis- trict. to Represent a Scotch Whisky well known in Cardiff part expenses and commission.—Full particulars to .N 13, care j&f the JYeetera Mail, -MISCELLANEOUS BALES. FOR Sale, iarge-sized Kennel, in excellent con- dition, cheap; can be seen any time; no use to present owner.—Apply A 1, Evening Express. Cardiff. e6546 ARGE Assortment o, Christmas Cards Now on View.—Stationery Department^ Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. e53430 tern Mail. Cardiff. e53430 Po. ARLOUR Games, Is., post tree; Obstacle I JL Race. Quoits, Japanese Billiards, Chinese Bagatelle, and the Latest Novelty. "The Penalty Kick" Table Football.—Stationery Department, Western Mail. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] [NOW FIRST PUBLISHED. THE CUP WINNERS. By J. HANMER QUAIL, AUTHOR OF "RUTH RAYMOND'S QUEST," "FENTON FRIARS &c. I SPECIALLY SET FOR THe EVENING EXPRESS. I CHAPTER XVI. A STERN RESOLVE. The Jam? in Layton's cottage was burning iow when Ned Ashley opened the door of the X)ttage and walked in, half an/hour after part- ing from Nick Fanshaw. Áince coming to istley Ned had lodged with the Laytons. Jsually he reached the cottage before the family •etired, but this night he was nearly an hour ate. Closing the door behind him, he turned the ight up lind looked round the room with a ttnd of vasue and pre-occupied gaze. He was ttin revolving in his mind the suggestion made to him by Nick Fanshaw at the Crown. Hiat eyes had travelled all round the room, when they rested on a square, white patch on the bottom shelf of the little hanging book-case. Ned Itaw that it was a letter, and knew that it was intended for him. Ruby Layton always Placed his letters there that be might see them on coming in. It had come by the night delivery. He walked to the book-shelf and took down the letter, and held the envelope to the light to note the handwriting of the address. At the first sight of the writing he started. In an instant he had torn the envelope open, and snatched out the note sheet which it con- tained. Standing by the table he began to read in a half whisper:- The Elms, Oakenside, February 23. Dear Ned —Father has given his consent. L hav/m '0 Astley Blues win the Cup you may ha\e me. you don't know how happy I :ltm- tA1 ™fnb tsP 1ttnexpectcd. He really did say it. Do win the Cup; Write as soon as ever you get this, and say that you will. When are you coming ovei- It seenis such a long, long time since you were here. Can you come on Saturday i Do try. there's a dear Ned. Wasn't it good of father? He really meant it. Just think: if oniy vou win the Cup! Do come on Saturday But. write to-night and say for sure that the Blues will win the Cup, so that I can get nia ready. With very, very, very, best love from yours how and forever, OP ACE THURSTAN. Ned Ashley read the letter through, and then began to mid it again. On finishing the second time, lie turned the sheet, over and loaded at it. Thoa he turned it over again a. other side. Then he read once mere in the same half-whisper:- With very, very, very best love from yours, now and forever, GRACE THURSTAN." He picked up the torn envelope, which had fallen at his feet, and re-placed the letter in it. If we get the Cup, 1 get her," he solilo- quised as he walked across to the armchair in the corner. He sat down and thought. He remembered that the Blues were playing a winning game. They had beaten every team for which he had any respect which they had played up to that time. There was only one team they were likely to have to play of which he had any sort of doubt or fear, and that was the Ferndale Rovers. The Rovers were playing as good a game as they were. And there was that mys- terious influence, as patent M it was powerful. which Dan Fielding had over his men. Ned dreaded that influence of Dan's more than any- thing else. He knew that Dan was as true as steel; that he would scout the idea of anything dishonourable, and that he had inspired his men with the same spirit, until they had come to be regarded as invincible ironsides under Dan Fielding, the Cromwell of the Northern clubs. There was one thing which sorely puzzled Ned Ashley. It was that Nick Fanshaw had been so positive that, if an attempt were made to buy the Rovers, some members of the team would be willing to sell themselves. He had even named Dan as one who might be bought. The suggestion was belied by all the knowledge and judgment which Ned possessed. Yet there was the fact. Fanshaw, an old Rover who claimed to be gts well versed in the doingi of the Nor- thern teams as any man. had affirmed that the best players of the team and their exemplary captain himself were purchasable. Baseness or not, the suggestion was full of the profoundest interest to Ned Ashley. The lamp burned low again. It's blender stock of oil was almost exhausted. Ned Ashley still sat back in the armchair. He had struck another train of ideas, and was uneasy in mind. His brow was knit, and deep lines showed about his firmly-closed mouth. Suppose," he thought, the Rovers andthe Blues met in the final"-it was likely they would —" what then? The Blues might win-so might the Rovers. If the Rovers won, where would he I be? There were Burtor. and the team and his ) own credit And Grace, what about her?" I The lines in Ned Ashley's forehead deepened 1 His lips became more compressed. The lamp now gave only a smoky flicker. On the nigtit air canie sounds soft, but plaintive. The church clock was chinjing the third quarter after eleven. Ned rose from the chair. It required a great effort, and there was the uneasy look on his face. "Yes." he said, in a determined undertone, "buy 'em or sell 'em or slay 'em. we've got to get that Cup. An' we will." He bcnfdown and unfastened his boots. Taking them off and setting them in the corner, he turned again t3 the table. Blowing out the last flickering flame of the lamp, he stole softly up to bed. CHAPTER XVII. 'TWIXT LOVE AND DUTY. Out of deference to the honest and indus- trious people who lived in Oakenside or cherished old memories of it as their birth- place, this little North-country aggregation ot houses and humanity was, by courtesy, called a town. In truth, it was an overgrown and flourishing village, and there was one respect in which it was distinctively like a village and unlike a town. Everybody in Oakenside knew every- body else. and, v.ith the personal knowledge, went an intimate and comprehensive know- ledge of other people's business. It followed. as a matter of course, that OaketL-iq- kxum JLJI about the attachment between Dan Fielding and Fanny Ashley, and that between Grace Thur- stan and Ned Ashley. And. knowing of these interesting relationships, it found a ready and true explanation of the growing friendshit) be- tween Fanny and Grace, in spite of the diffe, rence between their social positions. That such a friendship existed, and was be- coming both strong and ardent, was clear to the most unobservant resident in Oakenside. The two girls were to be seen conversing together on the church walk, every Sunday morning, as regularly as the day came round, and often during the week. they would be seen making a tour of the shops together. Then it was well Tcnown that Fanny Ashley had become a regular visitor at The Elms, and it was a matter of oommon remark that Grace Thurstan was not a.bove visiting the Ashley's cottage. These little interchanges had. indeed, become part of the social life of Oakenside, and had entirely lo-,t their novelty. So when Fanny Ashley, attired in her Sunday best, and with the gold locket and chain wihch Mark Burton had given her resting upon the velvet collar of her new shoulder cape, walked up to the door of The Elms at half-past three one bracing Wednesday afternoon early in March no one wondered. Yet. no such visit could possibly be paiu without receiving its due share of friendly notice and criticism from some of the ever- watchful residents. "Aye, but that wench do think summit o 'ersel' said Mrs. Wrigley to Mrs. Birkett as the two women stood talking together at Mrs. Wrig'.ey's door as Fanny Ashley passed. Hoo do that. It's cooia t' summat when a weaver's girl can swell about a' dressed up wi' satin an' gowd i' tli' afternoon, a tliattens." "Au' ybit tkl quality, too. See yo': lioo's gone in 1-0 Thnrstan's. But aw'd stop that if fer let Ned Ashley 'ave 'pr, th' greet fool. Why It's through Grace, you known. 'E' goin' v Mjitur, Tiumduuv" did na 'e get th' squire's lad or young George Bates or some young felly as is sombry t' tek 'er an' not a felly loilie 'imf" "Aye, sure. But yo' can never tell 'ow people '11 go i' these things. It's a pity, though, fer that wench o' Ashley s. It's rooint 'er. Hoo's that proud an' stuck up there's no abidin' er." So these two good women. of Oakenside descanted in a friendly way upon their neigh- bours' affairs, "anny Ashley and the Thurstan's being for the time the principal subjects of their reflections. I'm so ;;Ind you'e come, dear!" said Grace Thurstan, as she unfastened Fanny Ashley's I cape as the two girls stood by the sitting-room door, after Fanny had been admitted to The Eims. Eims. It's been a rush. Grace, but I've just managed it," replied Fanny, panting heavily. "Ha, ha! Come along, dear. Yeu'll be all right now. I'm -o gttd voa'N-e come." Grace t')ok her by the arm and led her into the front sitting-room. "Sit down there and tell me evsrything. said Grace, pointing to her own rocking chair, and drawing another chair so as to bo very close to her friend. "You do look nice, Fanny. What a pretty chain! And oh! What a lovely locket! Where- ever did you get them from?" Grace 'lhursan was eyeing Fanny with keen rnd ciitical interest. She wns brimming oy",r with girlish verve and inquisiliveness. it was her way. a id Fanny liked it. "It's very nice, isn't it. Grace: said Fanny, raising the chain from her neck so that her fiiend iiiiglitcee the workmanship. "Lovely! What a nice locket! Ikllow who's in that. so there." Giaee nodded significantly. A roguish twinkle playedin her eyes. The colour upon Fa.my Ashley's cheeks deepened. She shook her head without speaking. I "Ob. what a story. I'm sure it's Dan iielding. 1 know he gave you them," went on the garru- lous persecutor. Fanny Ashley smiled. It was a strange. deceptive, half-convicting smile which puzzled Grace Thurstan. Then she slowly shook her head again. "Well, you are a treat! Then show me who is in it. And vou haven't told me who gave you them. If I'd a locket like that I know who'd be in it. Fanny saw her way of escape. "Who, Grace?" she asked eagerly. "Oh, you nasty thing'. As if there could be anyone else than Ned,Grace answered with forced petulance. A shadow passed over the face of Fannv Ashley. "What's the matter?" asked Grace in her impulsive way. Ned had told Fanny that if the Astley Blues won the County Cup he could marry Grace. But if they lost—what? The thought had sped through Fanny Ashley's mmdas she sat there and heard Grace run on in her usual, airy fashion. "What is it ?" persisted Grace, seeing that Fanny was still grave. "'I was thinking about tlio play, Grace," she answered doubtfully. "Whaf!" Don't you think the Blues'll win?" "I don't know, Grace. Suppose they don't, how will it be with you." Grace Thurstan Fat silent. with her eyes fixed on the ground. She was thinking. "Fanny, does Dan think they'll lose?" she asked in a whisper, after a long pause. Fanny rose from her chair and walked to Grace's side. Gently, she passed her arm round Grace's neck, and looked sympathisingly into her eyes. "Are they going to lose?" asked Grace, in alarm, as she saw the-look on her friend's face. "I dott know. Grace. A.good many people say they are. Nobody can tell yet." "What does Dan !OY j "He says the RoN-e-s n Grace became more grave.- Her eyes now [ moved vacantly round the room, For live minutes not a word was spoken. Suddenly Grace brightened. "Fanny." she said, hastily, "would Dan be any different with you if the Roversjost in the senn-nnalp" "I don't think anything would make any dif- ference to him." answered Fanny Ashley, a smile of simple, girlish trust beaming on' her face.. Grace Thurstan became serious again. "Fanny, would you like to have me for a sister" she asked. fixing a pair of tearful eyes uj on Fanny Ashley. "Oh Grace! We're like sisters now." [To be Continued On Saturday Next.]

THE FISHERMAN'S OSLY TROLBLK. —:— An old bed-ridden fisherman at a fashionable watering-]dace was frequently visited during bis last illness by a kind-hearted clergyman, wcar- ing one of those close-tit ting clerical vests which button behind. The clergyman saw the near approach of death one day in the old man's face. and asked him if his mind was perfectly at ease. "Oo ay. I'm a' riclit," came the feeble reply. "You are sure there is nothing troubling your Don't be afraid to tell me." The old man hesi- tated, and with a faint return of animation, said. NVell. there's just one Jibing that troubles me. but J dirma like to speak o't." 'Believe me, 1 am most anxious to comfort you." .replied the clergyman. "Tell me what it is that troubles u." "Weel, sir,' said the old mail, eagerly, "it's just this. I canna for the life of me make but hoo ye manage to get into that waistcoat."

BEY OND HIS POWER. Amongst the first railways built in the Unitei Slates was a little line about twenty miles i» length. For many years it was run In a chea' way. with one locomotive, one engineer, and twe or three freight cars. Finally a new genera, manager wAs appointed. He had not been r office more than a week when he sent for the oft lone driver, who had held the position ever Einc( t;he road was btfili. "1 would like to have yoiijf resignation." said the general manager when the engine driver appeared. "My resigilation," cned the man in astonishment. "Yes, sir: yours." "What for. pray?" "Well. I want to make some changes and get new blood in the line," was the general manager's replv. "1. ,,()tt'{ resign," answered the driver, promptly. "Then I siiall be compelled to discharge you. a step which, ior your sake, 1 had hoped I should be saved from taking. Young man. you will not discharge me. I own a controlling interest in We stock of this railroad, and elect the president aiu board of directors. I .shall have you thruwi out instead."

THE LAW TO THE LETTER. Ill a large park in Chicago tso a remarkable story runs) there is a large bears' den. wliich lies at a lower level than the ground about H. and is surrounded by a railing One day a stranger, while leaning over this rail. lost his balance and fell into the pit. -He struck by the side of a large grizzly bear, which at once seized the man's leg in its month, and completely crushed it. Some bystanders, by the aid of ropes and clubs, succeeded in getting the unfortunate man out ofthe titer. He lay in a fainting condition. At this point a policeman stepped up to him. T place joti Jwuder -irrest-" he _said to he wounded man. "Arrest! What- for' jm- mediately gasped the victim. "For violating the rules of the park. said the policeman. -Don't you see Lhat notice there?" He pointed to a sign over the railing of the bears' den, which read-' Ii- i* fochrhl*n to feed the ammai*