The Cambrian

SWANSEA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1897. THE POOR FARMER. There is no doubt that agriculture in this country is in a parlous state just now. Whether it will improve in the near future, or at all, it is difficult to say. That there are many and varied causes for the present condition of affairs, many of them due to the neglect and lack of foresight of the farmer, is generally acknowledged. It is probable the prosperity of ten years or so ago would have been maintained had the Euglish tiller of the soil adapted himself more promptly and energetically to modern requirements. When the recent phenomenal rise in the price of wheat took place, it was asserted that the misfortunes of the farmer in the past would be compensated for by greatly enlarged profits. Such would unquestionably have been the case but for the vagaries of the weather. For the past month we have had little else but rain, lowering clouds, and cold winds, all militating against successful and profitable harvesting. All this is very disappointing to the farmer, especially as he had built up such fond hopes. There exists a very strong impression that an attempt is being made to create a great corner in the world's stock of wheat, and to tax the consumers of every land for the profit of a few American millionaires. The rise iu the price of wheat is not a natural move- ment, and the people who will reap the chief benefit from it are not the farmers. Modern farmers, particularly in America, frequently sell their crops in the spring, almost before the green stalks are above the ground, and taking a minimum price for the possible yield. The buyer takes the risk and reaps the profit. There is now being carefully engineered in Chicago a movement for the control of the world's corn. It is not the first time, by any means, that such a thing has been attempted. In 1882 the price was was raised to$131 per bushel in July, and in 1888 the price was actually forced up, in September, to$2 a busheL Only four years ago one man, Mr. John Cudaby, succeeded in cornering twenty million bushels of wheat. But up to now, as a general rule, these wheat" corners" have not proved beneficial to the men who started them. They require such enormous capital, and the supplies that can be drawn on are so great, that any ordinary group of millionaires is sure in a few weeks to reach the end of its tether. The present campaign has an air of mystery about it. No one can surely tell the people who are at the back of it. The buying has been chiefly done, it is said, through a young broker, who a year ago Wr.s a clerk in a railway office, and he has influential backers in America. Mr. Armoiw the celebrated pork packer and millionaire, stores his grain for him, and declares that Mr. French has all the money he wants for his work and it is certain that the erst- while unknown broker is able to pay cash for as much wheat as he can secure. Up to a fortnight ago, the corner" headed by him must have had control of nearly twenty million bushels of grain, of which one-half is wheat. The profits earned on wheat alone by Mr. French aud his backers must have come to at least £jOO,OOO. These are the men to whom the working-men of this country have to pay a tax of a half-penny or a penny a day in the increased price of their bread. We cannot wonder at the recent proposal of the Canadian Board of Agriculture to make all such "deals" in farming commodities illegal.

FUTURE OF ANTHRACITE COAL TRADE. SWANSEA THE GREAT CENTRE. The anthracite coal trade is developing at a rapid rate. Those competent to judge declare it will play a. very important part in the future prosperity of the town and port of Swansea. The demands for the coal are increasing and extending to all parts of the world. Some of the largest sailing vessels in the world now come to Swansea to load this coal for San Franciso and elsewhere. A well-known Swansea merchant said the other day, There is no limit to the possibilities of this trade. Swansea has practically the monopoly of it, and with judicious enterprise' and honest, straightforward dealing, it is bound to become our chief export. It is an exceedingly fine coal, and is growing in favour by leaps and bounds." In another column we publish some interesting information concerning the anthracite coal trade, culled from a little book prepared by Mr. Law, harbour superintendent, for tr.o journalists who favoured us with a visit v Saturday last.

SWANSEA SCHOOL BOARD. BAPTISTS AND NEXT ELECTION. DR. GOMER LEWIS A PROBABLE CANDIDATE. The Baptists are making preparationo for tht forthcoming Swansea School Board option. A meeting was held on Tuesday evening, at Phila- delphia Chapel, Ha'od, when a plan of campaign was discussed. The Rev. W. P. Williams announced his intention not to again place his services at the disposal of the ratepayers, and a resolution was proposed and seconded that the Rev. Mr. Richards, Brynhyfryd, should take hip place. This gave rise to an interesting discussion, some of those present feeling that English Baptists were not adequately represents at the meeting, and also that the latter ought to run a candidate of their own. Eventually, it was decided to postpone the matter unLil nt £ t week, in the hope that there would be a larger attendance of English Baptists. Dr. Gomer Lewis, of Capel Gomer, and Alderman Gwilyro Morgan will probably be selected as two of the three which the denomination again intend for. There is an uncertainty as to wh the other candidate. A hope is expres Aid. David Harris (chairman of the Schol" ft will use his influence on behalf of • le candidates. Mr. Harris ia a BaptisL, n, tends running as an independent. >

.J NOTES AND XOTK It is by doing that toe learn, to do f'J coming that 1ec learn to overcome; bye}. reason and conscience that tee learn to ol every RIGHT ACT tC/ttC/t we cause to of pure principl s, whether by authority, pr'k x,, or example, will have a greater weiyht in the formation of character than all the theory in world.—MORELL. The masterly ina-etivity" of the Mumbles D.strict Council is, by reason of its J,ration, becoming quite unbearable. The monthly meetings are marvels for brevity. Mr. D, R. Stephen is an excellent chairman. What no does is thoroughly businesslike and decisive, and the agendas are very often disposed of ill less than ten minutes. Despatch and brevity are very commendable attributes, but they are carried to extremes by the Oystermouth administrators. It is all very well to talk largely about the rates being kept down, and the finances beiii^ better manipulated now than by the old Local Bjard Improvement schemes are needed, and even in what is now being carried out there exists grave canses for reform. Tbe members of the C• >uncii should be awakened to a sense of their outy to the ratepayers. How? A weli-att !cded meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall and some str u/t talkin" would, we have no doubt, secure the much- desired result. The natural beauties uf Mumble.- and distri t are almost unequalled in Great Britain. The journalists who, under the gni lance of the Worshipful Mayo. vi ited the p!e on Saturday, declared the .-cenery to be idylli-, ard expressed much surprise that nothing is done to add to the attractions already in existence. One experienced and much-travelled pru-sinan caid "If tb's place were anywhere in England it would SlJOll bj transformed into a fir^t-class pleasure resort. What are the people here thinking about that they eflect no improvements Brighton and other popular South Coast j?.^rin<- places are not to be compared with Mai^ beauty and variety of scenery. Real jr;> short-sightedness and indolence f;dl litt'e criminal." The resolution of the Mumbles Cotiu regard to its obligations to provide If:" precautions at Langland is really too furXft appears that Mr. Beck was instructed to v' the Press to correct an erroneous impression. Mr. Beck did write, but as we pointed out at the time, the letter went to strengthen our opiniuii that t'.ic Council had seriously neglected a moral duty. It is c ildish now to contend that they have no legal right to do what the maj irity of people think they ought to do. If the position taken up be correct, why, we ask, dtd the Council engage boatman Smith to watch over bathers? Was i* not because they felt it to be their duty r J. matters not whether they were acting within their legal rights or not. They recognised th, had a moral duty to perform. But how n„ they carried out that du'y. It would be more dignified were the Council to admit their mistake, instead of putting forth a weak and foolish defence. JI The 150 odd journalists who wen in on Saturday last will not soon forget the': From the moment they stepped on t) the r at the Rbondtla Railway station, until they stepped back ir.to the train on their return journey, they were the recipients of the most constant attention, the most delightful courtesy, and a hospitality that came very riear to being princely. The Worshipful Mayor did the honours handsomely, while his geniality and anxiety to make everyone feel at home left in tHe minds of the visitors a highly favourable impreö:iÍtm-an impression very rarely and deservedly created. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P., Mr. W. Law, Mr. Schenk, and Mr. Griffith Thomas, on behalf of the Harbour Trust, also came in for encomiums by reason of their warm hospitality and thought- fulness. The arrangements were admirably carried out by Air. Law aud Mr. Schenk, who found in Mr. Griffith Thomas a valuable hench- man. Iu short, everything was done to ma' visit of the journalists pleasant and memo-~uie The luncheon at the Albert Hall was a prelude to a most happy day. Tne menu was as choice itS it was sub-tantial, the wines were of the b0; the catering was carried out by Mr. Fitt. Om) Hotel, who was practically given "n and the speeches wera brief, happy, and humoured. The time to spare at the Albei was limited, otherwise the speeches proba'jly have been less humorous— too humorous — and more But time a'.d tide wait foi no not even f.,r the journalist. The Brigl was waiting to start on the channel craisf the Mumbles train was timed to leave Rutland- street at 2.15 p.m. Therefore, the Albert Hall was left in somewhat of a hurry. The el cruise was most enjoyable, Sir John Jenkins and Mr. Law again being most 31 in their attentions to the visitor^. Tho I took charge of the Mumbles contingent, pr himself a very capable and entertaining philosopher, and friend." And very thong too. When the party arrived at Langla. invited them to join him at tea in the Lar Bay Hotel, and to the number of forty th down to a tea which tbia fine hotel kut

PARTRIDGE SHOOTING REASON, 1897. Ben Evans & Co. Beg to announce that they are now showing in their A SPORTING DEPOT, 46, Castle Bailey-street, A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF HIGH CLASS GUNS. -U HAMMEELESS GUNS, £ 8 10-. Od. to £25. HAMMER GUNS, £210". Od. to .£15 10s Od. CARTRIDGES. CARTRIDGES. SMOKELESS CARTRIDGES, loaded with SPECIAL SMOKELESS CARTRIDGES- Schultze E.C. or Amberite" loaded with U-, S*.hultze and Powders in Eley's or Kvnoch's gas-tight "Amberite' Powders, 4 held wads l £ oz. olZT shot< in Elev 3 Pe £ amo:d or Kynoch 8 per- 8s. per 100- fectly gas-tight cases, 10s. per lOO. FARMERS' CARTRIDGES—12 b->re. green. loaded with 3 drams Curtis's and Harvey's n > treble s'ron- powder, ljoz. hard shot. NoT-Ca-tndges are loaded and sent on ° ° receipt ot order, and are therefore absolutelv 5s. 6d. per 100. fresh. CARRIAGE PAID. Cartridges sent Carriage Paid to nearest Railway Station on orders of 500 and upwards. GOLF.-A splendid Stock of GOLF CLUBS by "Forgan", "Carruthers" and other well-known makers. Best N0S.-4 and Ai SILVERTOWN GOLF BALLS, ios. per dozen. PRACTICE BALLS, from 5s. 6d. per dozen. ^OOTBALL.—RUGBY and ASSOCIATION FOOTBALLS of all descriptions. A GRAND SELECTION of IN and OUT-DOOR GAMES. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. REPAIKS. —Guns, Rifles, Golf Clubs, &c., Repaired on the Premises by Practical Workmen. BEN EVANS & Co.. LTD., SWANSEA. W. WILLIAMS, JEWELLER, &C 29, CASTLE STREET. SWANSEA THE LARGEST SELECTION IN" SOUTH WALES. XO HOUSE EQUALS DOWN & SON FOR RELIABLE FURNITURE. THEY ARE THE LARGEST MAKERS BY MACHINERY IN WALES, HAVE THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK TO SELECT FROM, AND GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. ESTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CENTURY. [908 HIGH STREET & MORRIS LANE. SWANSEA TELEPHONE 142. ——————- J. H. NOTT. ST, HELEN'S ROAD AND QUAY PARADE, SWANSEA, FOR INCANDESCENT GAS BURNERS AND FITTINGS CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. JOHN JONES & CO., CARRIAGE BUILDERS. ALL ORDERS for New Work General Repairs, Painting, Trimming &c., promptly attended to Patent Noiseless India Rubber Pyres, and all the Specialities connected with Carriage Building supplied. 0 ~J{EPAIRIXG JYJUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. In this Department I can guarantee the greatest efficiency, compatible with economy, having due regard to the value of thn Instrument. Many valuable Instruments are often spoiled through being intruste-i to persons unskilled in their mechanism. ESTIMATE OF COST AND ADVICE ON ANY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. PIANOFORTES ENTIRELY RENOVATED. HARMONIUMS & AMERICAN ORGANS TUNED & REPAIRED. CHURCH ORGANS TUNED & REPAIRED. VIOLINS & ALL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS THOROUGHLY REPAIRED. STRINGS & FITTINGS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS PIANOFORTES TCXED at 3 0 or 10/6 PER AXXL M Pianofortes on the Three Years System, from 10/6 per Month. I American Organs, from 5s. per Month. Harmoniums, from 5s. per Month. SCHOOLS AND PROFESSION SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. PRICE LISTS POST FREE. CTWYNNE H. BRADER, PRACTICAL PIANOFORTE TGKEH & REPAIRER, 17, HLATHFIELD STREET. SWANSEA. THE SWANSEA FINANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, 16, GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES FROM X3 TO £500 Immediately to all Classes of Householders on NOTE OF HAND, &c. REPAYMENTS TO SLIT BORROWERS. NO FEES. BILLS DISCOUNTED. STRICTEST PRIVACY ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED. [1056 1T3LEASE ASK YOl-K GROCER 1 FOR SUNRISE PACKET TEA. Once von try it, vou will always buy it. SOLD AT Is. 8d., 14., lOd. AND 2-=. FKR :— ESTABLISHED 1839. F. BOXXETT & S 0 BUILDERS, PLUMBERS, GAS, HOT WATER and SANITARY ENGINEERS HOUSE DECORATORS, &c., Are REMOVING to No. 49, OXFORD-STREET, 79] (Late 32, Fisher-street), SWANSEA. STIFF'S STARCH. Sold in lib. Picture Boxes Sold in 51b. Packets. ^TIFF'S STARCH. Trade Mark—Queen Bess. o filiform Quality. koTTFFS STARCH Warranted Pure, • Most Economical. STTin?'<3 Imparts an Exmiisite Gloss JLI** o fcsiARCH. Makes Linen Look like New. „ for Collars. ^TIFF S STARCH. Wristbands. KJ For ohirt Fronts. TIFF'S STARCP.. For Capsties- TIFF'S STARCH. fZ U" o For < TIFF'S STARCH. For Muslins. For Curtains. TTPr'C STi RPH For Table Clot lis. ^iTIFF S STARCH. ^sk for Stiff's starch Note the Caution Label t < TIFF'S STARCH. Observe the Trade Mark W SeeDr. KasaaH'?Testimonial STIFF'S STARCH. Sold by Grocers. ^TIFF'S STARCH. Sold by Druggists. Sold by Oilmen. Established 1818. Wholesale-STIFF & Co., RBDCLIFF-STREKT, BRISTOL. 869 PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS of the following classes, namely :— Situations Wanted and Vacant. Apartments Wanted and to be Let. Houses, Shops, etc., to Let and to be Sold. Specific Articles for Sale. Money Wanted and to be Lent. Miscellaneous Wants. Articles Lost and Found. One Three Six Insertion. Insertions. Insertions. s. d. s. d. s. d. 12 Words 0 6 1 0 1 9 18 Words 0 9 1 6 2 6 24 Words 1 0 2 0 3 6 30 Words 13 2 6 4 0 36 Words 16 3 0 5 0 42 Words 1 9 3 6 6 0 When not prepaid the ordinary rates will be charged. Remittances may be made with Half- penny Postage Stamps or Postal Orders. WANTED. ANY PERSON giving such information that will lea'! to thj di-eovery of the heirs a d re- covery of t :f Estate of BENJAMIN WILLIAMS. formerly of S juth Wales, supposed lost at sea ab mt 80 or 90 years ago, will be well rewarded for their trouble and information.—Answer all letter- to J.J.W 42, Apsl-y-road, South Nor- wood, Surrey, Eng. 10821 HIGH-PLASS REGISTRY FOR SERVANTS. IADIES can be quickly and well suited with J all clas-es of good Servants by applying to MRS. LEWIS, 9, Castle-street (over Western Mail), Swansea. Disengaged Cooks, Parlour and House Parlour-Maids, Generals, Nurses and Governesses. SELECT REGISTRY OFFICE, BRYNMILL POST OFFICE, SWANSEA. MISS JONES h as vacancies for Parlour- maids, Cooks, Generals, Dairymaids, &c. TO LET. TO BE LET, DRUM MA ISSA, B1RCHGROVE, SWANSEA M VALLEY. This commodious an I des ra'de country Resi- dence, beautifully situated in its own grounds, will be to let on the 29th September next. It contains 4 rec 'ption rooms, 12 bedroems, and complete domestic offices stables and coach- house, conservatory and vinery gardens, lawn tennis court and pleisure grmnd- entrance lodire and cottage; and about 20 acres of gra s and arable land at d orchard., Apply to WALTER LEWIS, Ci^il and Mining Engineer, Swansea. r10816 1 BROOKLANDS-TERRACE, TO LET I (or Sell). Uninterrupted view; sunny position rent, £ 26.—Apply 50, MANSEL-TER- RACE, Swan-ea. 10837 O LE r, l'WO OFFICES (first floor), No. 5, GLO'STE K-PLACE. Rent moderate.— Apply to M. JONES & BROS., Swansea. [10836 TO BE LET or SOLD, 71, MANSEL-TERRACE. Immediate po session.—Applv Mr. W. RICHARD GLYN THOMAS, 64, Wind-street. Swansea. il0835 FARMS near London: rents from 6s. acre. Pr ices £ 10 acre. List two stamps.—RUT. ERR, 5. New Brid-re-sfreet. L >ndon. GRASS FARM (Cneap Freehold) near London. Residence, Farmery 140 acres free ingoing. TANKERTON," Palace-road, Tulse Hill, Lon- don. (Stamp.) YSI'ERMOUI'H. Gentleman's Detached RESIDENCE, 1he style and character of 0 RESIDENCE, the style and eliaracter of a. mansion commodious stabling low rental or sell, close to Mumbles Railway.—OYSTERMOUTH, Cambrian Offi 'P, Swansea. [10802 TO LET, "SOUTH VIEW," SKETTY. The above VILLA RESIDENCE to L^t, with immediate possession stable, coach-house and large garden.—Apply to A. PATON, 21, Castle- street, Swansea. STABLE and COACHHOUSE TO LET.— Vacant early in September. Situated back of Northampton Vida-.—Auply JOHNSON and BURGESS, Strand, Swansea [10554 aOWER—FOR SALE, or TO BE LET Furnished or Unfurnished, as may be agreed, a nice HOUsE, standing in its o.Vt; grounds, with about eisrht acres of first-class Meadow Land, beautifully situated in one of the p ettiest parts of G >wer, within two miles of Railway Stations, Church anl Post Office.-Apply Gower." Cambrian Office, Swansea. [10499 SEASIDE AND COUNTRY, WESTON-SUPER-MARE. —HOUsES (fur- W nished and unfurnished), Businesses, Sh >ps. Printed lists free from LALOXDE BROS., Hon-e Agents and Removal Contractors, Weston- super-Mare. BOARDING HOUSES AND HOTEL PRo'- f'RIETORS desiring to attraet Visitors from the Midland Counties should advertise in the Lichfield Mercury, the Tamworth Mercury, the Cannock Chase Mercury, the Rugeley Mercury, and Sutton Coldjield Mercury, the best family papers in the Midlands, and the only papers printed and published in the Lichfield Division. 20 words 6 i. fo- tie h >libiy season, 4 6 prepaid. —Offices 36, 38, and 40, Bird-street, Li-hfield. ON SALE. TYPEWRITER for SALE.—Caiigraph No. 2. Apply Cambrian Office, Swansea. EARTHENWARE and CHINA Seconds, X2 E crates Best, £ 3: or will send 15 dozen see nds articles for 17s. 6d.—Write for lists WEBB & Co., Staff jrdshire Potteries, Longton. ^lAFETIES, SAFETIES.—Important notice to 1^5 everyone coneerned. Before purchasing your Mount for sea-on 1897, write for Warrilow's New Catalogue. Post Fre- any address in the World. Compare his prices with others. Largest Stock of Machines in the West of England. Large discounts given. Ag.?nts wanted everywhere. 1.000 Machines ready, New and Secondhand. Cash only. Ladies' Safeties a speciality. Ladies an 1 (.rent Pneumatic Safeties from £ 6 10s. each.—Lists post free from W. R. WAEKILOW, Cycle Manufacturer, Regent-street. We3ton-super-Mare. [10310 DALE'S GOLD MEDAL DUBBIN. Stakes Boots and Harness waterproof as a duck's back ami soft as veivet. Adds three times to the wear, and allows polishing. 19 Exhibition Higbest Awards. Tin5, "2d., 6d., Is., and 2s. (5d., of all Boot makers, Saddlers, Leatl erseilers, ltc. ITS TRIAL WILI. BETTER PL BLI31I ITS COMMKXDATION THE HELCAM E LL BRICATING OIL COMPANY" S(-P LY on APPROVAL RELIANCE" NOV. CORROSIVE LL BKICANI'S (which," through their super ority, have the largest sale in the world), viz Undine, Cyli der and Machinery Oils Hid.; Marine Engine Oil, Is. «' Man tie Cylinder 0:1, is. 6J.; Gas En.'ine and Dynamo Oils, Is. tsd. French Burning Colza Oil, Is- 9<1. per galloli; barrels f!ee and carriage paidRELIASCE LUBRICATiyQ OIL COMPAXY 1-20, Water-lane, Great Tower-street, London, E C. Depots at Liverpool. Bristol. Hull, Glasgow, and New- cast lc.-on-Ty ne. Tetegrams. "nbastra). London A.B.C. Code Used, o Telephone Xo. Avenue 5,8 i. [10574 RATS, MICE, MOLES, and BEETLES Doomed bv using HARRISON'S Pcliable Rat Poison. Dowser Cats won't toucii it. e' inin dry up and leave no smell. ;S. d., 2s. 3d., a."I jS. 8d. Harrison, Chen-.ist, Reading. Agent tor Swansea, N. M. GROSE, Chemist, 8, Temple-street. •;PI £ EN"T'S PILLS givti speedy a d permanent relie in all cases of Xeur Toothache* vous Headnclie, D°iatiru, and all Nerve Pains. Is. lid., 2s. 'dd., 4s. 6,1, a-. W. Harrison, Chemist, Reading obtainable from all or the Hat Poison A-ent, as above. r, liti THE GENERAL EXPRESSION that the best Lamps are sold by JENKINS IS being supplemented by anúther- that JENKINS' prices are the lowest. Buth have always been true, and represent the conditiou of the Ironmong-ery Trade in Swansea at present. However, a visit of inspi etion, and a comparison of our prices will more quickly convince you of the desirability of buying Lamps here. JENKINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, 89, OXFORD-ST., 9 and 10, PARK-ST., SWANSEA. LLANDOVERY.—The "Cambkian" may obtained at W. H. SMITH & SO Bookstall, Railway Station. EDDEBSHAW'S ¿-' FURNITURE. NEWEST DESIGNS. 19. HIGH. STREET. SWANSEA. PIANOS AND ORGANS. FOR THE VERY BEST CLASS OF INSTRUMENTS, AND VERY BEST PRICES FOR CASH OR CREDIT, J. BRADER & SONS-EXCEL. ONLY ADDRESS-9, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. FSTABLISHED—1840.] =- [10648 EXCURSIONS. GR!tAT WESTERN RAILWAY Excur-ions will run as under :— SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, to CARMAR- THEN, TENBY, PEMBROKE DOCK. NEW MILFORD, & for 3 days, leaving Port Talbot at 5.15 p.m., Neath 5.25, and SWANSEA at 5.35 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 18th, to LONDON, fur 2, 5, o;- 6 days, leaving LLANELLY at 11.30 p.m., SWANSEA 11.50 p.m., Neath 12.25 and Bridgend at 1.15 a.m. (Sunday morning). MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 20th, to MALVERN, WORCESTER, BIRMINGHAM, WOLVER- HAMPTON, SHREWSBURY, BAEA, BAR- MOUTH, CHESTER, LIVERPOOL, MAN- CHESTER, RHYL, LLANDUDNO, BANGOR, &c.. ieaving LLANELLY at 7.55 a.m., SWANSEA 8.40, Ne,tth 9.0, and Port Talbut at 9.15 a.m. For Excursions from other stations, week-end bookings, lodging lists, &c., see bills and pam- phlets. 10840-: J. L. WILKINSON, General Manager POCKETT'S BRISTOL CHANNEL p STEAM PACKET CO., LD. •*1 *jk Pleasure Sailings by the Mag- nificent Passenger Steamship "BRIGHTON," (Classed Al at Lloyd's) From POCKETT'S WHARF, South Duck Swansea. SATURDAY, SEPT. 11th, 8.15 a.m., ILFRA- COMBE, LYNMOUlH and PoRLOCK. Leaving Porlock at 3.0 p.m., Lynmouth 4.30 p.m., and Iiiracombe at 6.0 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 6.30 p.m" CHANNEL CRUISE. Fare, Is. MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 13th, 8.15 a.m.. to ILFRACOMBE, CLOVELLY, and LUNDY ISLAND. Leaving Lundy at 2.45 p.m., Clovelly at 4.0 p.m., and Ilfracombe at 6.0 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 8.0 a.m., to ILFRACOMBE and TENBY. Leaving Tenby at 4.30 p.m., an 1 Ifracumbe at 7.0 p.m WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 8.15 a.m., to ILFRACOMBE and CLOVELLY. Leaving Cioveliy at 4.0 pm., and Ilfracombe at 6.0 p-Lu- THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16th, 8.15 am., to ILFRACOMBE and LYNMOUTH. Leaving Lynrnout i at 4,0 pm" and Ilfra :omb<> at 5.30 p.m THURSDAY, 8.0 p.m.—GRAND MOON- LIGHl CRUISE. Fare Is. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 8 15 a.m., to ILFRACOMBE, CLOVELLY, and LUNDY ISLAND. Leaving- Lundy at 2.45 p.m., Clovelly at 4.0 p.m., and Ilfracombe at 5.0 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18b, 8.15 a.m., to ILFRACOMBE, LYNMOUIH, and PORLOCK. Leaving Poriock at 2 30 p.m., Lynmouth at 4.0 p.m., and Iltracombe at 5.30 p.m. EXCURSION FARES (returning same day):- Ilfiaconn e, Best Cab.n, 3s. 6d. Fore Cabin, 2s. 6J. Clovelly, Luudy Island, or Lynmouth, Best Cabin, 4s. 6d Fo e Cai-iii, 3s. 6d. ORDINARY FARES :—Ilfracombe, Single, Best Cabin, 4i. 6d. Fjre Cabin, 3s. Return (avail- able for one munth), Be-t Cabin, 7s. Fore Cabin, 5-. Three days, Best Cabin. 5s. 6d. Fore Cabin, 3s. 6 1. All Tickets issued subject to the conditions printe 1 on the Company's Monthly Sailings HilI" Refreshments of all kinds suptlied on uoarJ at moderate charges. SHIPPING. -lurrfL EM1GUATI0N' ln3cwmp ALL who desire information about THE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES OF ANADA, THE NORTH-WEST TERRITORIES, AND BRITISH COLUMBIA, and of the GOLD FIELDS ii* ONTARIO AND BRITISH COLUMBIA, should write to ALLAN BROTHERS, 19, JAMKS STREET, LIVERPOOL, for their Handbook and Pam- phlets, which are sent FREE. fl0164 BELFAST AND GLASGOW. L^IHST-CLASS Steamers. carryi°8 Goods and Passengers, 8ail, unless prevented tiy circiiuistunce.s, i- FKOM No. 1 SHED, I lllMWWl SOUTH DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA- To rielfast Jt tiliisgow, every WEDNKSDAY, p.m. tide. Goods should be alulIgside-learller Wednesday morning. CHEAPEST ROUfE FROM SOUTH WALES to North of Ireland a> d to all p"rts of Scotland. Through Rates ijuoted as required. FaRks: Belfast — Cabin, 17/6 Steerage. 10/- Glasgow— 20/- 12/6 Sailors, 10s. Return Tickets. Fare-and-a-half. Rates of freight and all information from M. JONE8 & BRO. Albion Chambers, Cambrian-place, Swansea. TENDERS. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS- TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of MIXED SCHOOLS at RKSOLVEN, having accommodation tor 528 children, for the Resolve11 School Board. Plans and specification may be seen at the offices of Mr. J. COOK REES, Architect, &t- Tiiomas Chambers, Cnurch-place, Neath, from wh .m bids of quantities may be obtained upon payment of X2 2s.. which amount will be re- turne 1 upon receipt of a bona tide tender. S.aled tenders to be sent to the undersigned, not later than 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY, tile 20th day of SEPTEMBER next, endorsed Tender for Resolven School." The lowest or any tender not necessarily ¡1C- cepted. CUTHBERTSON & POWELL, 1st September, 1897, Clerks, 58, Wat- r-street, Neath. ? ANCHOR TEA. ANCHOR TEA. ANCHOR TEA. Y NCI IOU TEA THE BEST VALUE MONEY CAN BUY DRINK NO OTHER. AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN IN WALES. For Agencies, apply to The Anchor Tea Com- pany, 40 and 41, Great Tower-street, London,JE.C. 19955 CHEAPEST HOUSE IN WALES TO BUT HAND-SS^WN HARNESS, RIDING SADDLES. BRIDLES, WHIPS, SPURS, CARRIAGE APRONS, LAMPS, BANDAGES, KNEE-CAPS. SPECIALITY.—SOLID NICKELENE BITS, STIRRUPS. Cannot rust. Inspect our Stock before Buying. Cheapest House in Swansea to Repair Harness. SADDLERY COMPANY, 8548] ALEXANDRA-ROAD, Swansea. LLANDILO.—The "CAMBRIAN" may be obtained at W. H. SMITH & SON'S Bookstall, Railway Station. f LANELLY.—The "CAMBRIAN" may be L obtained at W. H. SMITH & SON'S Bookstall, Railway Station PUBLIC NOTICES. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK, o LIMITED, 18, PARK-STREET, SWANSEA. £ 3 TO £ 500 CASH ADVANCED to all Classes of Tradesmen, dt,,rs "RUTES^IONILL Men, and respectable Householders, upon their OWN NOTE OF HAND and all kinds of Securities. PAYMENTS to suit Borrowers. Applications promptly attended to by 10565J H. B. JONES, MANAGER. JUBILEE FUND. — S WANSEA U HOSPITAL NURSES' HOME. „ £ s. d. ^UP.SU"PTIONS already acknowledged. 780 1 9 Collection, PER Canon Smith 5 5 OI Mr.L E. KOW«E 0 10 6 ™ ~HARLES Williams 0 5 0! MR. D C. Jones 110! Rev R. x. Williams, Argvle, 1 1 01 Mr. AUGUST Lewis, H.M.I.F. 110, Mrs. Richards, Brynymor 110 Subscriptions may be sent to his Worship the Mayor, Guildhall; ur may be paid into t ie local Banks. [10522 LLANSAMLET HIGHER SCHOOL L BOARD. WANTED immediately, for the Birchgrove .BOA^D MIXED school, an ASSISTANT MASTER (EX-F.T.)^ Drawing, Music, &c, Salary £ 50, with annual advances according to the scale of the Board. Apply, with copies of three recent testimonials, not later than 30th September, 1897, to ABRAHAM THOMAS, T1 Cierk to the Board. L.lansamlet. R.S.O., 8th Sept., 1897. [10838 ^.LAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. The GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL is DTTN0US appointing a QUALIFIED person as T^UBLIC ANALYST under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875, ,u'ject to the approval of the Local Governme'T Board, and as DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ANALYST under the fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, subject to the approval of the Board of Agriculture. The same person will be appointed to both offices. I he person appo:nted will be required to provide for him-elf all appliances necessary for the proper performance of the duties of his offices ANRRN^° at:end the County Committee quarterly. The remuneration, in addition to a fee of 10 guint-as for the quarterly and annual reports, will be In accordance with the following scale :-For the fir-t 200 samples submitted by the County Inspectors in any year 15-. per sample, for each SAMPLE above 200 up to 400 12s. 6d., for each sample over 400 up to 600 10s., ar.d for each sanipl.; above 600 7s. 6d subj ct, however, to the following exceptions in the case of drugs and spirits, viz. :-For ea'.h acditioruil sample of drugs over 200, 15-. for each additional sample of spirits over 200, 7S. 6d. All samples UIl ier the Food and Drugs Act submitted by private purchasers to BE analysed for the statut ry fee of 10s. 6d., without further charge to the County, but the County will pay in accordance with the above scale for analyses of Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs duly submitted by private purchasers, less a fee of 5 per sample to be paid by them. Candidates are to. send in full particulars of their qualifications for the offices, stating the I situation of their laboratory, and if they desire it, copies of not more than three testimonials, to this office by the 14th day of September next. Personal canvassing will disqualify. T. MANSEL FRANKLEN, Clerk of the County Council. County Offices, Cardiff. AUGUST 23rd, 1897. [10801 c OUNTY CF GLAMORGAN. WESTERN DIVISION. T^L £ £ ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that HOWEL H^ TYS, E-q., and WILLIAM DENMAN .ON, Esq., Barristei s-at-law, the Barristers appointed to Revise the Lists of Voters for the West rn Division of the County of Glamorgan, will, or one of them will, make a Circuit and hold Courts tor such Revision at the several times and places hereinafter mentioned and every Overseer ot the PO, R iS to attend each Court to be liolden p.r KEVISING the Lists relating to the Parish or e of which he is an Overseer, and bring with ,1 ALL No;ices of Claims and Objections received V 0R he will become liable to a Penalty not exceeding Five Pounds I he several Courts will be opened at the follow- mg tunes and places, that is to say :— ,^OR the Revising District of SWANSEA, FR THE TOWN HALL, SWANSEA, on MONDAY, '?I I DAY SEPTEMBER, 1897, at Eleven 0 c ock in the forenoon, to revise the Lists for the several parishes, hamlets, or places of Bishopston, The Parts of Penderrd Brynau, in the Forest Fach any Oystermouth, T i r d e u n a w Polling Tiie PLtrt of CLA-E Rural! Districts, in the Tirdeunaw Poll The Parts of Cockatt in ing District, the Forest Fach and Ciase Urban, Sketty Polling Dis- fet. John, triots, Ljansamlet Higher, St. Thomas, L ausamlet Lower, Swansea Higher and Swansea Town and Fran- Lower. chise, <3TNV^°R ^IE ^VISING District of REYNOLD- oioae.—At the KING ARTHUR, REYNOLD- 1RQ7NE' 0N TUESDAY^ the 21st day of SEPTEMBER, 1 ''A^ Twelve o'clock Noon, to Revise trie Lists ,?U .P SEVERAL parishes, hamlets, or places of Che I,1 ton, Oxwich, Knelston, penrice, Llindewi, Porteynon, Llangenydd, Reynoldston, Llanmadoc, Rho^sili, W'R}I'^AN LOWER, with Ilston, „• ,A JTERston & Cilebion,' Penmaen, Xieh.-Wtun Pennard. 3.—For the Revising District of GOWERTON. At TTIE POLICE STATION, GOWERTON, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of SEPTEMBER, 1897, ^-T haIt'-past One o clock in the Afterno >ri, to Revise the Lists for the several parishe hamlets, or places of The Part of Penderry Gowerton, that is in the Gorseinon Llandilo-Talybont, Polling District, Llanrhid an Higher, The Part of Cockett Loughor, that is in the Gowerton Polling District. -NA W^°R REVISINS District of PONTAR- DAWE.- AT the POLICE STATION, PONTAR- DJOTE' °N the 24th day of SEPTEMBER, 1897, at Three o'clock in the Alternoon, to revise tLe Lists for the several parishes, hamlets, or places of The Part of Cilybpbyll Blacnegel and Mawr in the Puntardawei (Parish of Llanguicke) Polling District, Ynisymond. Rhynd A<yclydach, 5.-For the Revising District of LLANGY- FELACH.—At the PENLLERGAER ARMS, LLAX- GYFELACH, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of SEPTEMBER, 1897, at Twelve o'clock Noon, to Revise the Lists for the everal parishes, hamlets, or place, of t e Parts of Cla-e Rural, Mawr, and P. nde ry (Parish of Liangyf-dach) that are in the Cross Mor i-ton, and Velindre Polling Dis- tricts. 6.—For the Revising District of YSTALY- FERA. —At the POLICE STATION, YSTALYFERA, on MONDAY, the 27th DAY of SEPTEMBER, 1897, at Twelve o'clock Noon, to Revise th; Lists for the several parisi es, hamlets, or places of so much of Cilybebyll as is in the Ystalyfera Poll- ing District; Llanguioke (except the "hamlets of Blaenegel and Mawr). And at the last of the aforesaid Courts the Lists of all other Parishes, Hamlets, Townships, and Places in the said Division which are not hereinbefore mentioned or referred to. T. MANSEL FRANKLEN, Clerk of the County Council. Cardiff, September 4th, 1897. [10834 PUBLIC NOTICES. GRAND THEATRE, si.NGLaioN-sr., SWANSEA. Mr. MORELL & Mr. MOUILLOT, Proprietors. MONDAY, SEPT. 13th, and every evening during the week. MATINEE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 18th, at 2. "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS." Company of Sixty Artistes. Commence 7.30. Plan at GWYNNE H. BRADER'S, 17, Heathfield-street. GRAND THEATRE, SWANSEA. 'I MRS. LONGSHORE POTTS, Doctor of Medicine, of the Women's Medical College of Philadelphia, U.S.A., will lecture TO WOMEN ONLY, ON "MATERNITY." THIS DAY (FRIDAY), SEPTEMBER loth, At 3 p.m. Doors open 2 30. Admission — 6d., Is. and 2s. LAST AND BEST LECTURE. A Special Series of Limelight Views of Art, Anatomy and Scenery is reserved for this Address. [10833 OYSTERMOUTH COOKERY CLASSES. WINTER SEASON. A COURSE of HIGH-CLASS COOKERY will c immense on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th at 3 p.m., in the CHUKCH SCHOOLROOM, SHEFFIELD-PLACE, MUMBLES, to include the Cooking of Game, Soups, Entrees, D. esoed Vegetables, Dinner and Supper Sweets, &c. Miss LAURENSON will give a Free Demon- stration on MONDAY NEXT the Fee for the full Cou se being Half-a-guinea. [10850 GRAND INTERNATIONAL WATER- POLO MATCH, IRELAND V. WALES, At the SWANSEA BATHS, SEPT. 23rd, 1897. "I ALSO 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP OF WALES ADMISSION—3s., 2s. and lg. DON'T FORGET, NDEPENDENT OHDER OF GOOD t_ TEM PLARS. ENGLISH GRAND LODGE OF WALES. 24TH ANNUAL SESSION AT THE ALBERT HALL, SWANSEA. SWANSEA TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT, SATURDAY EVENING, at the RAGGED SCHOOL, Orchard-street. Chairman, Mr. S. WILLIAMS, D.C.T. Speaker, Mr. J. STANFORD, G.C.T. Solos and Recitations by members of the Order. SUNDAY, TEMPERANCE SERMON at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH by the Rev. A. A. MATHEWS, at 3 o'clock. SUNDAY EVENING, at 8.15, at MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, by the Rev. J. WILLIAMS, of Lar.dore. Collections at the close of each service in aid of the Swansea Hospital. EFFINGHAM WILSON'S fj PUBLICATIONS. HOW MONEY MAKES MONEY. A NEW WORK ON INVESTMENT. It is the object of this little book to set forth a plan for the employment of capital which shall safeguard the interests of the prudent investor, while enabling him to ma.ke a maxi- mum of profit with the minimum of risk. The South Wales Daily News, March 13th, pays The Book is a most serviceable guide to Stock Exchange matters. It covers the whole ground of investment and speculation, is written in terse, vigorous form, quite different from the long-winded, carefully-guarded language of some similar productions. No one can tail to be advantaged by a perusal of the contents." HOW MONEY MAKES MONEY. Price, 2s. 6d. nett. To be obtained of all the Leading Booksellers in Swansea and Cardiff. EFFINGHAM WILSON, ROYAL EXCHANGE London, E.C. [105731 C, \Y. J01™8' Phop^TOK, BELGRAVE STABLES, BACK OF ST. JAMES' GARDENS, WALTER'S-ROAD, SWANSEA. Cabs ready on the Shortest Notice. Your fav- ours and recommenditions respectfully solicited, THE|| SWANSEA & DISTRICT BILLPOSTING AND —— ADVERTISING COMPANY. OFFICES GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA. DRESSMAKING & MILLINERY. MRS. NASH, CLIFTON HOUSE, 21, WALTER-TERRACE, WALTER-ROAD. LADIES' own materials made up. Fit and Style guaranteed. Dress re-modelled equal to new. Moderate charges. Mourning orders promptly executed. 9098 THOS. R. ROBINSON, LJ, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, COAL MERCHANT & ACCOUNTANT (Passed 1853). BEST Large FFALDAU, 17s. Od. per ton | delivered. Weight and Quality guaranteed. Merchants' and Tradesmen's Accounts kept or Audited. [979 THOUSANDS SKLLIXGr. MALT Latily Make MALT HOP ALES AND STOUTS, MALTRIN „ -—— tWt Dnicioux, on-Intoxicating Bera- HOP a-gu?., Ilcittlu/, Dunxtiblc, icith t-t N r.lt E TONIC PROPEHTIKS. UuRt- CAKES. ONE FARTHING HALF-PINT. Of Groceis, &c. SAMPLE CAKES make TWO GALLONS-Six Stamps. I BRODRICK'S PATENT, Northlield, BIRMINGHAM. W. HOPI{INS" 8, BRYNSIFI-TERRACE, MOUNT PLEASANT, SWANSEA, "OAINTER and J^ECORATOR- (14 Years with Pugsley & Son). DECORATIVE WORK A SPECIALITY. Good Workmanship Guaranteed. telephone 181. — .w gENNETT BROS., EULL"FIARA'^UILDM§ MERCHANTS, HEATHFIELPjAE?o,CAELTON.TKliKACE. A Large and Varied Stock of General Builders' TVTg/hftrials always on hand, at Reasonable Prices. NGLAND'S GLORY MATCHES. Save I the DOZEN WRAPPERS and send for par- tic alar sof PHIZKS toi S J. MORE LAND and SONS, England Glory Match Works, Gloucester The above brand of matches are made -ntirelv bv BRITISH LABOUR. [10494 TO BUILDERS.—Billheads, Memorandums' J_ Business Circulars and Cards, Time Sheets, Estimate Books, and every kind ofCommercial, Printing at the CAMBRIAN Office, 58, Wind- street. Excels all other Foods for Infants and Invalids. DR. RIDGE'S I PACOOKED FOOD, STRENGTHENING, SATISFYING, NOURISHING, DIGESTIBLE. LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. ESICO SUDORIFIC.—No Blemish!No V Rest! No Cradle! Vesico Sudorific is the most famous remedy in the world for curing Splint, Spavin, Ringbone, Sidebone, Capped i Hock and Elbow, Curb, Windgall, Tumours, Strained Sinews, and for Strengthening Legs of Horses. Price, 2s. 6.J. or 5s., of Chemists, or post free.—GREGORY AND Co., Temple, Bristol. CUPISS' CONSTITUTION BALLS Are an unfailing remedy (write for p'tmpfilet) TESTIMONIAL. Russley Park. I have used Cupiss' Constitution Balls for the last 10 years, and have much pleasure in testifying to the good effects they have had in improving the con- dition of Horses in training, particularly in the Spring and Autumn months. MAT. DAWSON. ,,o N. P^nQr^ J „ For HORSES, for Grease, Swelled Legs, Cracked Heels,Coughs, Colds, Staring Coat, Influenza, giving tone and vigour, and keep- ing high-fed Horses in Health,&n. For CATTLE & SHEEP in cases of Hove or Blown, Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite, Dis- temper,Epidemio,&o. For Scouring in Calves they are almost infal- lible. n R M U K w o OI 50 years by the late FRANCIS Cvviss, M.R.C.V.B. Sold in Packets, Is. 9a. and os. 6 I. each, 7 small 10s. 6d., or 7 large 21s., by Chemists and Medicine Vendors, or trom the Proprietor, The Wilder- ness, Diss, Norfolk, oil receipt of amount. VER Y IMPORTANT TO j^HEEP J1ARMERS. Prevention better than Cure. One Trial only is Requested. THOMAS'S CEUBRATED LAMB DRENCHES. The Farmer's greatest Friend. Has saved tens of thousands of Lambs. Is used all over the country. No farmer should be without it. After its use the flock is safe from the ravages of Red Water, and other diseases so fatal to lambs. In Tins sufficient for 20 Sheep. Price 6d. Prepared only by W. THOMAS, Manufacturing Chemist, MEDICAL HALL, BUILTH WELLS, Breconshire. [10800 PRESERVE YOUR TEETH And teach the Children to do so by using CALVERT'S CARBOLIC rpOQTH pOWDER 6d., Is., Is. 6d., and lib. 58. Tins, or CARBOLIC rjlOOTH TOAPTE. 6d., la., and ls. 6d. Pots. They have l,he Largest Sale of any Dentifrices. At Chemists, etc., or Sample Is. Pot or Tin post free for vain. ——— [9712 F C. JALVERT & Co., MANCHESTER.