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BEN EVANS & Co., LTD. SPECIAL. 100 DOZEN CORDUROY VELVET SHIRTS, with Self Turndown and Guard Collars; also Linen Sets (12 new shades) PRICE—2/ll £ EACH. [PLicksit SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 4. J

TJlLEPHONE 17. FRESH BUTTER. YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY ON THE GOLDEN COWSLIP BRAND. PRICE — — Is. Id. PER LB. FRESH CREAM AND CREAM CHEESE ALWAYS IN [STOCK. ISAAC GALE, 18. HIGH-STREET. SWANSEA. NO HOUSE EQUALS DOWN & SON FOR RELIABLE FURNITURE. THEY IvI ? £ MO^T ^KCTENS^E^S'I^TO^JE^LECyr 4*l\ROM^ANX) GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. I XSTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CENTURY. HIGH STREET & MORRIS LANE. SWANSEA. THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS. D. JONES & CO.. LTD.. 2 and 3, HIGH STREET, ARE NOW MAKING A XJARGE SHOW OF NEW (J-OODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. LADIES' and GIRLS' TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES a SPECIALITY INSPECTION INVITED. D. JONES & COMPY., LTD. THE VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN THE PRINCIPALITY BY HENRY A. CHAPMAN. ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, The Best Studio in the Principality ftlr Best Work at Modera.te Prices. All the Latest Improvements and Additions. PRICES :-3 for 28.; 6 for 38. 12 for 58. 6d. [20 235, HIGH-STREET, Swansea. THOMAS, WATKINS & CO., LTD BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, BRUNSWICK-STREET, SWANSEA, PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND PAPER-HANGERS, ECCLESIASTICAL DECORATION & LEAD-LIGHT A SPECIAL I TE. PLUMBERS, ELECTRIC BELL-HANGERS, HOT AND COLD WATER AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. AGENTS FOR MESSRS. J. B. WHITE AND BROTHERS' CELEBRATED PORTLAND ESTIMATES given for every description of Ready-made Joinery and Builders w<j^ iibillilAIXib given Exper.ence/ Workm^n aent to any part of the country. [25 CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. JOHN JONES & CO.. CAMBRIA CYCLES. LIMITED. [ESTABLISHED 1879] OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA, & MARKET-STREET, LLANELLY, LARGEST AND CHEAPEST CYCLE DEALERS IN WALES. NEW GUARANTEED LADIES' and ¡- GENTS' CYCLES from R7 7s. SOLE AGENTS FOB HUMBERS SINGERS QUADRANTS SWIFTS ENFIELDS HUDSONS AUSTINS OSMONDS CALCOTTS PREMIERS RALEIGHS RAPIDS T?AGT,ANS BEESTONS ARROWS. Cycles Exchanged, Hired, Repaired and Built to Order. RIDING SCHOOL ON OUR PREMISES, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. Price Lists and Particulars Free on Application. CAMBRIA ^YCE¥S. LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR, MR. JOHN S. BROWN. SEORETARV, D. G. MORGAN. TJOHN S. BROWN, GENERAL and FURNISHING IRONMONGER, OXEORD-ST.. FOR PRICES SWANSEA. SEE WINDOWS SELECTION. JOHN S. BROWN. THE SWANSEA FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED, 16, GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES FROM V3 TO t,500 Immediately to all Classes of Householders on NOTE OF HAND, Ac. REPAYMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. NO FEES. BILLS DISCOUNTED. STRICTEST PRIVACY ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED. fl056 -m YSTALYFEBA—The CAMBRIAN''may be obtained of MB. DAVIES, Stamp Office, and Mr. SAM BAKER, newsagent. IT LANDILO — Copies of the CAMBRIAN } I 1 may be obtained of Messrs. W. H. SMITH | and SON, at the Railway Station. SALES BY AUCTION. By Messrs. John 14. Leeder & Son. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Highly Important Sale of Choice FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND at the MUMBLES and NEWTON; a well-situated FAMILY RESI- DENCE in GROUNDS of about 3 acres and well-secured FREEHOLD GROUND RENTS. MESSRS. JOHN M. LEEDER AND SON have received instructions to offer for SALE BY AUCTION, early in SEPTEMBE R, the FREEHOLD PROPERTY known as the CBAIG- T-MOR ESTATE, delightfully situate, adjoining the beautiful Bays of Bracelet and Limeslade, within five minutes' walk of the New Pier and Railway Station at the Mumbles Head, and six miles from the Town of Swansea. The Property comprises the RESIDENCE kt:own as Craig-y- mor," with 3 acres of well laid-out PLEASURE GROUNDS also about 35 acres of choice FREE- HOLD BUILDING LAND, situate on the Cliffs, immediately overlooking the Sea; also about 7 acres of eligible BUILDING LAND at NEWTON, MUMBLES and FREEHOLD GROUND RENTS arising out of Properties situate at NICHOLLS- TOWN, MUMBLES. Auctioneers' Offices, 46, Waterloo-street, Swansea. [13150 By Mr. A. B. Davies. SALE BY TENDER. TO IRON MERCHANTS, METAL BROKERS, &c. MR. A. B. DAVIES has been tnstructed by the Owners to SELL BY TENDER the whole of the PLANT and MACHINERY, con- sisting of engines, boilers, pulleys, shafting, fly- wheels, stone planing machine, stone travelling saw benches, trams, rails, cranes, and all machinery and iron work connected with the TRWYNLLWYD SLATE QUARRIES, near FISH- GUARD, Pembrokeshire. The whole of the Plant can be inspected at any time, and Tenders will be received by the Auctioneer up to WEDNBSDAY, August 23rd, 1899. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Auctioneer's Office, 58, Wind-street, Swansea, August 10th, 1899. [13149 By Messrs. Gottwaltz, Bowring & Perry* CARDIFF HORSE SHOW SALE, MESSRS. GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING AND PERRY will hold a GREAT SALE OF 200 HORSES By AUCTION, in the SHOW GROUND, on FRIDAY, 15th September, 1899 (the day following the Cardiff Horse Show), at 10.30 a.m. This Sale is not confined to Horses exhibited at the Show. Entries are solicited and should be made at once, as positions in catalogue will be strictly in accordance with date of entry. Conditions, terms and form of entry can be had from the AUCTIONEERS, 11, High-street, Cardiff. [13111 By Messrs. Driver, Jonas & Co. TO SHIPBUILDERS, IRONMASTERS, ELECTRICIANS, &e. Unique SITES for DOCKS and SHIPBUILDING, extending from Chepstow Station to River Wye. MESSRS. DRIVER, JONAS and Co. beg to announce that they are honoured with instructions from his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, to SELL BY AUCTION, at the BEAUFORT ARMS HOTEL, CHEPSTOW, on THURSDAY, the 5th day of October next, at 10 30 a.m., in one lot- =40 ACRES OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND, similarly situate to the Llanarth Docks, Newport, Mon., having a frontage of about half- a-mile to the River Wye, and forming the entire block between the river and the Great Western Railway. The Chepstow Station is on the Property, which has direct access from the town by the fctation-road, and is especially suited for new Docks, Shipbuilding' Yards, Engineering Modern Manufactures, or other large industrial enterprise, for using the tidal power, here the second highest in the world, the exceptionally favourable circumstances of which are seldom found in large ports. It includes the CHEPSTOW CATTLE MARKET, BONDED YARD, LAND. ING STAGE, and Rich MEADOWS, all let at £ 140. Printed Particulars and Plans may be obtained of Messrs. WILLIAMS and JAMES, Vendors' Solicitors, Norfolk House, Thames Embankment, London, W.C.; of JAMES GRAY, Esq., Solicitor (Messrs. Pemberton, Cope and Gray), 5, New. court, Lincoln's Inn, London, W.C. of S. H. COWPER COLES, Esq., Estate Office, Troy, Mon- mouth and of Messrs. DRIVER, JONAS and Co., Surveyors, Land Agents and Auctioneers, 23, Pall Mall, London, S.W. [13144 By Mr. W. M. Jones. PENLAN FARM, PONTARDULAIS (Within 1 Miles of Pontardulais Railway Station). PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SALE of the ENTIRE HERD of PEDIGREE SHORTHORN and other WELL-BRED CATTLE, CART HORSES, HACKNEYS, SHEEP, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, &e. MR. W. M. JONES has been favoured with instructions from R. H. Sampson, Esq., who is giving up Penlan Farm, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above place, on FRIDAY, September 22nd, the whole of his Valuable STOCK. Further Particulars in future Advertisements and Catalogues. Tirydail, August 12,1899. [13145 CALCUTTA TEA. Agents in every village are appointed to sell delicious Calcutta Tea at 7jd. per ilb. Buy only Calcutta Tea. The most liberal presents over given are offered with Calcutta Tea. GIVEN AWAY. The most liberal presents are given with Calcutta Tea, retailed by Grocers and Agents in every town and village at nd. per lIb. Buy no other. Applications for Agencies in South Wales can be made to FRANCIS NEWTON AND Co., 27, Custom House-street, Cardiff. Write at once for terms and particulars. LL. & T. BULLIN, HEATHFIELD AND FFYNONE MEWS SWANSEA. Beg to state that they have added to their Business New Funeral Carriages completely. Telephone No. 65. [43 EDRYCHWCH YMA DARLLENWCH HWN! SWYDDFA'R "CAMBRIAN" YW'R LLE GOREU YNG NGHYMRU AM WAITH ARGRAFFU o BOB MATH, CYMRAEG A SEISNIG, AM Y PRLSLAU MWYAF RHESYMOL YN UNOL A THESTLUSRWYDD A PHER FFEITH- RWYDD Y GWAITH. Danfonir Estimates yn rhdd—Uofier y Oyfeiriad- "Y CAMBRIAN," 58, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. PONTARDULAIS-The CAMBRIAN may JL be obtained of MRS. REES. Newsagent; MR. DANIEL OWENS, Bookseller; or ME. WM. LEWIS, Golden Cottage. Items of news and advertisements may be sent direct to the "CAMBRIAN" Offices, Wind-street, Swansea. 'D.C.L.' YEAST MAKES EVERYONE HAPPY. Anyone can make nice sweet Bread, appetising Tea Cakes, &c., by using it. Write to us for Booklet of Instructions and Recipes. Sole manufacturers: The D/mtlltorm Co., Ltd., Edinburgh. Maker* of the well-known -A D.C.L" Malt Extract. EDUCATIONAL. CIVIL SERVICE & NAVIGATION SCHOOL, 22, NEW OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Candidates Successfully Prepared for CIVIL SERVICE and MARINE BOARD EXAMINATIONS. Numerous first trial Successes, both in Civil Service and Navigation. PITMAN'S SHORTHAND rapidly taught to speeds of over lOOwordsaminute. Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Sanitary Inspectors, &c. J. and B. HARRIS, Honours Certificated Teachers MUMBLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOB BOYS. The TERM will commence MONDAY, SEPT. 18. MR. C. G. MUSCHAWECK, Late of King's College, London, and formerly Tutor to the Earl of Durham and Brothers, will prepare Young Boys for the Public Schools. Terms Moderate No Extras. For particulars apply to 2a Victoria Avenue, Mumbles. PENDEEN COLLEGE, LANGLAND BAY. MODERN HIGH-CLASS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, IQISS 1. M. NETTELL, A.C.V. AND MISS C. M. NETTELL, A.C.P., (Daughters of the late J. T. Nettell, General Works Manager of Messrs. Vivian & Sons). REFERENCES The LADY SWANSEA. LADY MORSHEAD, Forest Lodge, Binfield, Berks. MRS. WILMOT, Audley Sidmouth, Devon. Miss EDEN, The Bryn, Sketty, Swansea. LADY JENKINS, The Grange, Swansea. REV. SECRETAN JONES, M.A., late Vicar of Oystermouth, South Wales. Pupils are prepared for London Matriculation, University Locals, Associated Board (Royal Academy and Royal College of Music), Trinity College, College of Violinists, Diploma (Teachers) and other examinations. IJANGLAND COLLEGE, (2 & 4, HARTFIELD SQUARE), EASTBOURNE. PATRONS: Right Honourable Lord Aberdare. Eight Rev. Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Sir Douglas Galton, K.C.B., F.R.B. Sir John Llewelyn, Bart.. M.P., I'.R.S. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P. Charles S. Boundell, Esq. And Others. PRINCIPAL— MISS M. E. VINTER. Seven years Head Mistress of the [Swansea High School, Giils' Public Day School Company. Four years Chief Mathematical and Science Mistress, Kensington High School. Senior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. Intermediate Science. Lon- don University, First Division. Certifi- cated Student in Honours and Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge. Associate and Amott Scholar of Bedford College, London. Well-fitted Gymnasium. French, German and English Resident Governess. Visit- ing Masters. rl1229 GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, ST. HELEN'S LODGE, BRYN-Y-MOR ROAD, SWANSEA. PRINCIPAL-MISS GARLICK, A.C.P., Assisted by Certificated Resident French and English Governesses and Visiting Professors. Pupils Prepared for all Public Examinations. The House is well situated, five minutes walk from Beach and Parks. School Duties will be Resumed TUESDAY, SEPT. 12. RYN HAULOG, LANGLAND-ROAD, JD MUMBLES, DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS A PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL FOR LITTLE BOYS. Conducted by the MISSES POTTS (Daughters of a Clergyman). Pupils prepared for all Public Examinations. Highest References. Terms on application. TERM COMMENCES September 18th. Boarders Return September 16th. LANGLAND BAi. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL BELLEVUE, LANGLAND NEAR SWANSEA. PRINCIPALs-The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Resident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill, and overlooking the sea. [6412 PONTARDAWE. TANYRALLT SCHOOL. Preparation for all examinations. Next Term begins MONDAY, SEPT. 18, 1899. Special attention to backward boys. Healthy situation. Home comforts. Good diet. Moderate terms. Excellent references.—Apply to MR. ASTLEY SAMUEL. CLIFTON, BRISTOL. MARLBOROUGH HOUSE GIRLS' SCHOOL IA 23. WHITE LADIES ROAD. Established 1868. Principal:—MRS. E. E. HOBBS. INCLUSIVE FEES for Board, English, French, Music, Harmony, Drawing, Bookkeeping and Shorthand, 30 GUINEAS PER ANNUM. Pupils prepared for all Examinations. More than One Thousand Certificates obtained by Pupils of this School. NEXT TERM begins TUESDAY, 19th Sept. TAUNTON SCHOOL, Fonnerly INDEPENDENT COLLEGE. A HIGH-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS, HEAD MASTER :—C. D. WHITTAKER, Esq., M.A. & L.L.M. (Catub.), B.A. AB.Sc. (London). A THOROUGH COMMERCIAL & CLASSICAL EDUCATION. SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS. FEES FROM Lll PER TERM. Next Term commences September 14th. ALBERT GOODMAN, Secretary. SCHOOL SHIP, "CONWAY," s LIVERPOOL. For Training Young Gentlemen to become OFFICERS in MERCHANT STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS. FEE—60 GUINEAS. Apply to Captain A. T. MILLER, R.N., as above. 12429 BOROUGH OF SWANSEA. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION. The Technical Instruction Committee offer a SCHOLARSHIP for One Year, value X30 (re- newable for a second year in case of satisfactory progress and conduct) for open competition amongst candidates who possess the following qualifications, I.-Are children of ratepayers of the Borough of Swansea, or have resided within the Borough during at least the twelve months ending July 31ft, 1899. II.—Are not less than 17 nor more than 22 years of age on the same date, July 31st, 1899. The examination for awarding the Scholarship will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sep- tember 5th and 6th, 1899, at the Municipal Technical School, Mount Pleasant, and wiil be confined to papers of a fairly advanced character. Full particulars of subjects and forms of ap- plication may be obtained on application from the undersigned. Applicationii must be received by the under- signed not later than August 26th, 1899. L. COLLWYN LEWIS, Seoretary, Mmuicip 1 Technical School, Swansea. • I EDUCATIONAL. ILL AN DO V ER Y COLLEGE. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. 1 The Examination will begin at Three p.m., in the School Hall, on TUESDAY, September 19th, 1899. Three grades of papers will bo set:—Senior, for boys under 18 years of age intermediate, for boys under 16 years of age junior, for boys under 14 years of age. CLOSE SCHOLARSHIPS. THB GOLDEN GROVE SCHOLARSHIP, zC25 a Year.—This Scholarship is limited to natives of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire under 15 vears of age. THE LLEWELYN SCHOLARSHIP, 425 a Year.— This Scholarship is, im ted to boys under 15 years of age who are the sons of parents resident in the dioceses of Llandaff and St. David's. THE BENJAMIN EVANS SCHOLARSHIP, .£25 a Year.—This Scholarship is tenable for 3 yeaars, and is limited to boys under 15 years of age being the sons of parents who have been for the previous 5 years resident in the Borough of Swansea or in the County of Carmarthen. THE YSTRAD SCHOLARSHIP, P,10 a Year.— This Scholarship is limited to natives of Carmar. thensbire under 16 years of age. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. BLOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS.—Four of .£15 a year e.ch four of £10 a year each. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS.—Six of 28 8s. a year each. N.B.—During the Examination Candidates may board and lodge at the college free of charge. In the year 1896 the School gained 9 Scholar- ships and Exhibitions at Oxford and Cambridge and 28 Higher Certificates from the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board, with 38 "distinctions in 1C different subjects, being the largest number of "distinctions gained in that year by any public school, and in the year 1898 it gained 7 Open Scholarships at leading colleges of < Oxford and Cambridge (including one at Balliol and one at Trinity, Cambridge, and covering the 4 subjects—classics, mathematics, science, and history), being the greatest number of Open Scholarships gained in that year by any school in proportion to its number of boys, and only 8 of the largest public schools gaining a greater number while the Junior University Mathe- matical Exhibitioner in 1897 and the Junior University Mathematical Scholar in 1898 were Llandovery boys, the latter gaining his scholar- ships mainly on his school work, having been in residence at the University only one term. For Particulars, apply to the Warden College, Llandovery. [13088 GUY'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCHOOL The WINTER SESSION will BEGIN on MONDAY, October 2. Entrance scholarhips of the combined value of £ 410 are awarded annually, and numerous prizes and medals are open for competition by students of the school. I The number of patients treated in the wards during last year exceeded 6,500. All Hospital appointments are made strictly in accordance with the merits of the candidates, and without extra payment. There are 28 resident appointments open to students of the Hospital annually, without payment of additional fees, and numerous non-resident appointments in the general and special departments. The Queen Victoria Ward, recently re-opened, will provide additional accommodation for gyncceological and maternity cases. The College accommodates 60 students, under the supervision of a resident warden. The Dental School provides the full curriculum required for the L.D.S. England. The Clubs' Union Athletic Ground is easily accessible. A handbook of information for those about to enter the medical professson will be forwarded on application. For the Prospectus of the School, containing full particulars as to fees, course of study advised, regulations of the College, &c., apply personally, or by letter, to the Dean, Guy's Hospital, London- llridge, S.E. [13147 TRADESMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. NOTIC E. MR. ALFRED HALL Begs to inform his friends that he has joined the Old-Established Firm of MESSRS. MORRIS AND CO., LIMITED, WINE MERCHANTS, BRISTOL. Fishor Street, Swansea, July 1st, 1899. THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK, s LIMITED, 18, PARK-STREET, SWANSEA. £3 TO 2500 CASH ADVANCED to all Classes of Tradesmen, Professional Men, and respectable Householders, upon their OWN NOTE OF HAND and all kinds of Securities. PAYMENTS to suit Borrowers. Applications promptly attended to by 65) H. B. JONES. MANAGICB. H. STONE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NEATH. Detailed Price List on Application. Telegraphic Address: STONE, NEATH." TIFF'S STARCH. I TIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. gTIFF'S STARCH, gTIFF'S STARCH. STIFF'S STARCH. QTIFF'S STARCH. gTIFF'S STARCH. ^TIFF'S STARCH. gTIFF'S STARCH. Bold in lib. Picture Boxes. Sold in SIb. Packets. Trade Mark-Queen Bess. Uniform Quality. Warranted Pure. Most Economical. Imparts an Exquisite Gloss Makes Linen Look like New. For Collars. For Wristbands. For Shirt Eronta. For Necktic. For Caps. For Cuffs. For Lace. For Linen. For Muslins. For Curtains. For Table Cloths. Ask for Stiff's Starch. Note the Caution Label. OH-erve the Trade Mark. See Dr. HassallV Testimonial. Mark what Dr. Griffin says. Read Pro. Herapath's Report. Bold by Grocers. Sold by Druggists. Sold by Oilmen. Established 1818. Wholesale—STIFF & Co., REDCLIFF-STREET BRISTOL. 11709 SADDLERY COMPANY, ALEXANDRA-ROAD, SWANSEA. Holds a large Stook of HARNESS and SADDT.BRY of every description. Horse Clothing, Bandages, Knee Caps. Waterproof Driving Aprons, Carriage Lamps, Bits, Whips and Spurs of every description. Waterproof Horse Cloths, Cart and Waggon Covers, Ropes, Halters, Nosebags, Hemps, etc. All kinds of Requisites for Saddlers' and Coaohbuilders' use kept in Stock. Trade supplied. Inspect our Stock; largest in Wales. Repairing done in all its branches. Carriage Lamps Repaired New Glasses put in. "SILVER'S OIL Stops Irritation Preventsflnffammation; Free of Pain in Five Minutes. SPEEDILT cures Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers, Pile* Sprains, Bad Legs, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Neuralgia, and all aches and pains. Money returned if not satisfied. 9d., Is. 1<1. and 2s. 3d., post free, of Proprietor, JOHN SILVER, CROYDON, ENGLAND, and sold by Sole Ageat JORN DAVIES, DauG STORES. 30, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA LLANELLy.-Toe "CAMBRIAN" may be L obtained at W. H. SMITH & SON'S Bookstall, Railway Station. MUSICAL. DANCING, CALISTHENICS, SPANISH AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES, GEDNEY HOUSE, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD. MISS CRAVEN has her Vacation during the Summer months. Her Classes will be resumed as usual in the Autumn. [18 ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 100, WALTER-ROAD. AIRS. EDWARD FRICKER, MISS FLORENCE FRICKER, A.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., AND MISS MINNIE FRICKER, L.R.A.M. Piano, Harp, Violin, Voice Training and Solo Singing, Harmony, Sight-Singing, Theory of Music, Ac. 2444 MR. ARTHUR HEY, Mus. BAC., F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (Organist and Choir-master St. James' Church), Prepares pupils for the R.A.M., R.C.O., T.C.L., and other Diplomas, and the Certificates of the Assoc. Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. RECENT SUCCESSES A.T.C.L. (1898); A.R.C.O. (1898 and 1899); and Fifteen Assoc. Board Certificates (1898 and 1899). 8, PAGE-STREET, SWANSEA. MR. TOMLINSON, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & PIANO, IS prepared to supply ORCHESTRAS for CONCERTS, BALLS, and ENTERTAIN- MENTS in general. MR. A. TOMLINSON receives PUPILS for VIOLONCELLO. Terms on Application- 25, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, 1086] SWANSEA. MR. DONALD W. LOTT (Formerly Assistant Organist of Lichfield Cathedral), GIVES LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING (both Solo and Accompaniment), VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING, HARMONY, COMPOSITION, &c. (Personally or by Correspondence). MR. LOTT is prepared to give his MUSICAL LECTURES, and to accept Engagements as Conductor to Choral Societies and Choirs. Address: 43, WALTER-ROAD, Swansea. TRADESMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. BBANSBI'S SAMPLES POST CHOSEN FOR THE FREE. L CONNOISSEUR. HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS RIL IJI A RECEIVED. -A. JCJ J\_ > Extra choice carefully selected Teas of the finest grades only. In half-chests, caddy boxes, tins, and lead packets. Specially digestive Tea (No. 4 blend), has won golden opinions. It is mild in flavour and free from acid or thickness, whilst possessing all the stimulating properties sought for in a cup of tea. To be had of first-class Grocers, Confectioners and Chemists, or FRANK BRANSBY, Tea Merchant, Mumbles, R.S.O., Glam. pUGSLEY & SO N 24, WATERLOO STREET, FOR GLASS and pAPERHANGINGS -JL OF ALL KINDS. Telephone No. 211. 8668 PATRONISED BY ROYALTY. TOM BARRON, ROYAL FLORIST AND BOUQUETIST, 7, OXFORD-STREET. WREATHS, CROSSES, &c., Unequalled in Arrangement. Composed of Choicest Flowers Fresh Cut from the Gardens at Blackpill. INSPECTION INVITED. PLEASE ORDER EARLY,, Telegrams-" Bsrron, Swansea." THOS. R. ROBINSON, J 15, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, COAL MERCHANT (WHOLESALE and RETAIL). BEST LARGE AND THROUGH HOUSE AND ANTHRACITE COALS, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICKS. DAVIES' BALSAM OF HONEY for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Tightness of the Chest, &e.— Prepared only by J. DAVIES, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist, 30. High-street. Swansea. ril COOKING STOVES. What you hear may be pleasing, but when people tell you that our Stock of COOKING STOVES is exceptionally fine, and that you cannot approach it for price and quality anywhere in South Wales; but if you want to be convinced you sbonld visit our establishments without delay, and we wiil guarantee that you will not only be pleased but satisfied* JENKINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, 89, OXFORD-ST., 9 & 10, PARK-ST., Sw ANSEA w HEATLEY'S JJOP JGLTTERS, THE MONARCH OF ALL TEMPERANCE DRINKS. OF GROCERS, BOTTLERS, AND WINE MBRCHANTS EVERYWHERE. WHEATLEY AND BATES, LTD., SHEFFIELD. EVERY facility at the CAMBRIAN Office for executing all kinds of Printing. Exoellence in Quality and Moderation in price l alwaye a uaied. THE COMING LIGHT. JOHN LEGG & SONS. NELSON STREET, SWANSEA, Are the SPECIAL AGENTS appointed for the Sale of the NEW WELSBACH BURNER in Swansea. Call and Inspect Stock of GAS FITTINGS and compare Prices. ABYSSINIAN TUBE WELLS SUPPLIED. GAS AND OIL ENGINES EXAMINED AND CAREFULLY TESTED FOR EFFICIENCY. TELEPHONE 142. BATHS, WHITE GLAZED SINKS, &c., AT LOWEST PRICES. Also the NEW C.X. WELLSBACH MANTLES of Increased Strength. J. H. NO T T, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, & QUAY PARADE, SWANSEA. C. ROWLAND, CONTRACTOR TO THE SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES, AND HAULAGE CONTRACTOR TO THE MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWAY COMPANIES, ri"locoMOTiDv^s~ 17, SOMERSET-PLACE. fl397 FJSTABLISHSD 1865. THE COMING LIGHT. JOHN LEGG & SONS. NELSON STREET, SWANSEA, Are the SPECIAL AGENTS appointed for the Sale of the NEW WELSBACH BURNER in Swansea. Call and Inspect Stock of GAS FITTINGS and compare Prices. ABYSSINIAN TUBE WELLS SUPPLIED. GAS AND OIL ENGINES EXAMINED AND CAREFULLY TESTED FOR EFFICIENCY. TELEPHONE 142. BATHS, WHITE GLAZED SINKS, 4c.. AT LOWEST PRICES. Also the NEW C.X. WELLSBACH MANTLES of Increased Strength. J.IIT^NOTT, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, & QUAY PARADE, SWANSEA. C. ROWLAND, CONTRACTOR TO THE SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES, AND HAULAGE CONTRACTOR TO THE MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWAY COMPANIES, ri"locoMOTiDv^s~ 17, SOMERSET-PLACE. fl397 FJSTABLISHSD 18G5 STEAM MARBLE AND MONUMENTAL WORKS, ST. HELEN'S-KOAD, SWANSEA. WILLIAM CO PUS, Manufacturer of Monuments, Tablets, Tombs, Grave-stones and Crosses in Marble, Granite or Stone Marble and Slate Shop Fittings, Chimney Pieces, &c. Designs sent on application. [1236 I*~138 A. J. CHAPPELL. FISHMONGER & OYSTER MERCHANT, POULTERER, DEALER IN GAME, &c„ WIND STREET, SWANSEA, & MUMBLES. Telegraphic Address—" Chappell, Swansea." COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO FFCURAL DISTRICT OF XJLANGYFELACH- AN ABSTRACT OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1899. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN OUT OF LOANS. RECEIPTS. £ s. d. £ s. d. Net Balance brought for- ward from last half-year 1327 8 1 PUBLIC HEALTH AND MISCELLANEOUS- From Overseers-General Expenses 283 0 0 From Overseers-Special Expenses 1359 18 7 From Loughor Town Trust for Loughor Special Expenses 20 0 0 Waterworks Water rents or charges 39 3 9 Waterworks For con- necting private services 7 0 0 Waterworks Hire of Water carts 3 6 0 Other receipts Fees, Fines, Ac. 0 14 0 Other receipts Con- tributions towards drainage 4 10 6 1717 12 10 HIGHWAYS— From Overseers. 1730 0 0 Glamorgan Connty'Coun- cil—For repair of Llan- gyfelach main road 76 5 0 Glamorgan County Coun- cil—In respect of roads between Lonlas and Glais Bridge & Loughor- road to Loug-hor 109 18 8 L. & N.-W. Railway Co. —For repairs of level crossings, &c. 28 0 0 Miscellaneous 1 10 0 1945 13 8 Grant under Agricul- tural Rates Act, 1896. 165 11 5 Total. X5156 6 O PAYMENTS. £ s. d. £ s. d. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MISCELLANEOUS— Maintenance of patient in Swansea Borough Hospital 4 15 0 Drainage 303 11 7 Removal of refuse 197 17 0 Water supplies 1019 7 1 Disinfecting 25 8 10 Notification of Infectious Diseases.. 21 0 0 Registrars' fees for lists of deaths 2 0 4 Loans—Principal repaid 162 6 3 „ Interest (includ- ing income tax) 129 1 6 Salaries, Ac., of officers 291 7 10 Establishment charges 56 3 6 Contribution to Swansea Port Sanitary Authority 17 4 7 Legal expenses 110 Nurse for diphtheria oases 10 0 0 Repayment of sum paid for water service connec- tion 1 0 0 2242 4 6 £ HIGHWAYS— Maintenance, &c., of Llangryfelach main road 94 15 10 Maintenance, &c., of district roads 1805 19 9 Improvements of district roads 9 2 4 Salaries. &0 of officers 112 13 0 Establishment charges. 33 19 9! 2056 10 8 £ Net balance at end of the half-year 857 10 9i Total X5156 6 Oi Dated 24th day of JULY, 1899, G. B. HAYNES, Clerk to the Rural District Council. Audited by HUGH R. WILLIAMS, Esq., District Auditor, on the 5th day of AUGUST, 1899. and certified as correct by him. [13142 SHIPPING. IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. SWANSEA TO JJELFAST AND GLASGOW. First-class Passenger STEAMERS are intended to Sail from SHED No. 1, SOUTH DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA, To Belfast every Wednesday p.m. tide. To Glasgow every Wednesday & Friday p.m. tide. FARRS Belfast Cabin, 17/6 Steerage, 10/- Glasgow 20/- 11 12/6 Return Tickets,Fare-and-a-balf, available for Six Months. SPECIAL SUMMER RETURN FARES Belfast 20/- available for 1 month. Glasgow. 25/- 14 days. The Best Route to Portrusb, Giants' Causeway, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Isle of Man, via Belfast. Guide Book and all information from M. JONES & BRO., Agents, Swansea. ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. To CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL e.t. Parisian, for Quebec and Montreal. Aug. 17th 1.1. Corean, for 9t. Johu's, N.F.. & Halifax. Aug. 19th I.B. Bavarian, for Quebec and Montreal Aug. 24th S.I. Hberian, for St. John's, N.F.. & Halifax Aug. 29th 1.8. Californian, for Quebec and Montreal. Aug. 31st e.e. Tainui. for Quebec and Montreal. Sept. 7th Saloon Fare from 910, 2nd Cabin SI, Steerage igb. Through Tickets to all points at special rates. CANADA.—Handbooks, maps. rates, and full particulars free on application to ALLAN BROTHERS ft Co., 19, James-street, Liverpool; or to T. W. R. MASOM & Co., 2, Mount-street; W. M. VAUOHAK, Salubrions- place, Wind-stieet, Swansea. TANGYES GAS & OIL ENGINES Cornwall Works, BIRMINGHAM. South Wales Office: I 6, High-st., Cardiff. BILLPOSTING. THE UNIVERSAL BILL POSTING CO. tj RENT THE LARGEST POSTING STATIONS In Swansea and surronndinar District. ABDBBSS -28, LOWER UNION STREET. SWANSEA THE A BERAVON & PORT TALBOT —- BILLPOSTING COMPANY UNDERTAKE BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. MANAGER P. R. JAMES. THE SWANSEA & DISTRICT BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING COMPANY OFFICES :-GOAT-STRFET, SWANSEA. "VTEATH & DISTRICT BILL-POSTING -131 COMPAN5T.—Late T. WALL. OFFICES ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEATH. MANAGlIR :-J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the Best Posting Stations in Neath and District. JGLOOR & CO., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS AND BILL POSTERS. OHIEP AOKNCY FOR WALKS. All descriptions of Advertising CireuQr Distribution, &c., promptly attended t Offioe:-20, CALVERT-STREET SWAN. 4_ T ENTS, MARQUEES, F SHIELDS, DECORATIO' CHAIRS, TABLES, TRESTI" BOILERS, TEA T FOR SALE. O NS, APPLY— THOS. F' JRNS, R H 1 R PIER-S* ORD & 2FEET, SWANSEA