Evening Express

I TEETH. CONSULT — MORGANS, DENTISTS, LTD. 56, QXJEEIS-ST., CARDIFF, AND 30. HIGH-STREET NEWPORT QUALIFIED DENTAL SURGEONS ALWAYS IN ATTENDANCE. Sets from £1 Is. Painless Extraction by Gas, 5s. -IL

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND IN MEMORIAM. Kotices appearing under these headings are charged at the following rates:- If inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS," WES- TERN MAIL," and WEEKLY MAIL," 3s. for 30 Words and Id. for each Additional Word. If inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS and WEEKLY MAIL only, Is. for oO Words and Id. for tTery Two Extra Words. No notices of this description will be inserted unlesi. authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telegrams or telephonic messages cannot be acted on until confirmed in writing. AUGUSTINE J. STONE, (Lat." STONE BROS.), FUNERAL FURNISHER & FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to All Orderi Vat. Tel.: Cardiff, No. 704; Barry Docks, No. 37. Post Office Tel. No. 61z, Cardiff. Telegrams: STONE BROS., Cardiff. STONE BROS., Barry Dock*. 5 "r°RKING ST (3AliDrFF: 1C1. HOLTON-ROAD. BARRY DOCKS. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. fpHEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. Lessee and Manager.Mr. ROBERT BEDFORD. BOXING DAY, AT 2 AND 7, "ROBERT REDFORD'S AND MILTON BODE'S FOURTH ANNUAL PANTOMIME, SIN BAD THE1 SAILOR. MATINEES EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. al5646 -Box Office at Theatre, 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 562. THE TALK OF THE TOWN. ANDREWS'-HALL, CARDIFF, FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. DAILY FROM ELEVEN A.M. TO TEN P.M. I The Big Stwcees of the Great St. James's-hall, Manchester. Visited by nearly 100.000 people in Four Weeks. THE Ai-HANTEE VILLAGE. 300 NATIVES, MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN, 100 Direct from the Gold Coast, showing the ARTS, TRADES, and INDUSTRIES of their County. WAR SONGS AND TOURNAMENTS. The Most Wonderful Exhibition ever produced in this Town. Huge Novelty! Absolutely Unique! Eleven Hours' Continuous Amusement. Admission, Sixpence. Children, Half-price. a!5665 pARK HALL, CARDIFF. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26th, GRAND MALE VOICE PARTY COMPETITION. TEST PIECE: "DESTRUCTION OF GAZA." Prize, 50 Guineas and Silver-mounted Baton to the successful Conductor. President: T. H. Stephens, Esq., J.P., Cardiff. Adjudicators: T.. Glyndwr Richards, Esq., Daniel Evans, Esq. ("Eos Dar"), and W. T. Samuel, Esq. Doors open at ten o'clock Competition to. commence at Eleven. Admission: One Shilling. SATURDAY. December 27tli. Monster BRASS BAND CONTESTS. Three Sections, under the Sales of the S.W. and M.B.B.A. Test Pieces: First Section: Le Domino Noir"; second, "Gems of Welsh Melody"; third, "Crown of Victory." Prizes to the aggregate value of nearly £100 offered. includ- ing Two Challenge Cupe. President, J. Henry lies, Esq., London. Judge: E. Swift, Esq., Huddersfield. Doors open at One o'clock. Contests to com- mence at Two o'clock. Admission, One Shilling. Arrangements have been made to complete the Male Voice Party Competitions so that Parties can compete on the same Test Piece at Aberdare Eisteddfod on the same day. Further Particulars from Secretary, 9, North- goad. Cardiff. — 'Tie not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deserve it.Addison. THE CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! The Sweetest Singers that Have Ever Charmed Your Ears. THE FOUR BLACK TROUBADOURS, With Voices Orchestral in Richness and Music. From the London Hippodrome.—THE BULL FIGHT PARODY by the CAVALLINI BROTHERS and Auxiliaries. The Tramp at the Piano, JAMES STEWART. It Seems a. Funny Place for a Tramp to be, but He's a Funny Tramp. SLADE MURRAY, „ Of Balaclava and Far, Far Away Fame. THE ARLEYS, Comic Cyclists. Laughs are the Food they live on. DAN CONROY, Comedian. PRESTON AND BALMAINE, In Illustrated Songs. SMITH AND DORETO. The So-So Millionaires. ROSE ELLIOTT, A Singer of Songs. MDLLE. YVETTE'S HIPPODROME In Miniature. A Smart, Bright, Amusing Number. NOTICE. The Seven o'clock Performance on BOXING NIGHT, December 26th, will commence at 6.40 P-m. There will be Early Doors for this Performance Opening at 5.15 p.m. The Prices at these Doors will be 6d. extra to Fauteuils, Grand Circle, Stalls, and Pit; 3d. extra to Ba.lcony. and 2d. extra to Gallery. DAY PER- FORMANCES FRIDAY December 26th (Boxing Day), and SATURDAY, December 27th, at Two o'clock. Doors Open at 1.15. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early One oetween 7 o'clock and 9; Late One between 9 o'clock and 11. Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle. No Booking Fees. L1883 NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. To-night.-Morritt. Mabel Hind, Palles and Cussick, Yags and Mary, the Alary Trio. Jules Keller, Harry Bancroft. Burton's Acrobatic Comedy Dogs.-Notice :-The Seven o'clock Per- formance on Boxing Night. December 26th. will commence at 6.40 p.m. There will be early doors for this performance, opening at 5.15 p.m. The prices at these doors will be 6d. extra to Grand Circle, Stalls, and Pit; 3d. extra to Balcony and 2d. extra to Gallery. Day Performances Friday. December 26th (Boxing Day), and Satur- day, December 27th, at Two o'clock. Doors open at 1.15. L18864 PREMISES. ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. SPACIOUS AND CONVENIENT OFFICES. Nine Rooms, Two Strong Rooms fitted with lslate shelves and divisions. Deed-room. Store Closets. Lavatories, &c., lately in the occupa- tion of Messrs. Cousins, Botsford. and Phoenix. Electric light in all rooms. Heated partly by steam radiators and partly by fireplaces. All on the ground floor. A rare opportunity. To be Let en bloc or can be divided to suit requirements. Can be seen and Particulars obtained on application to Mr. E. H. Orafter, Western Mail QCBces. Cardiff. el0775 BEECHAMS PILLS CURE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS, CONSTIPATION. SICK HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. 13EECHA AT p I L L S REMOVE WIND and PAINS In the STOMACH, AROUSE SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS, ENSURE PROPER ASSIMILATION of FOOD, STRENGTHEN the STOMACH. JjTE E'C H A M'S pTTTTs MAKE you LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, and KEEP WELL. REMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES on the SKIN. LAY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. EEC HAM'S piLLS PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY, ARE MILD. but EFFECTIVE, in their action. REMOVE the result of OVER-INDULGENCE. CURE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. "g^E~C~H~Air! S pILLS Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FEMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM. BEECHAM'S PILLS have stood the test of over 50 years without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. JJ EE CHAM'S pILLS. IJIYPEWRITINGT ALL BRANCHES OF COPYING EXECUTED. Architects' Work Accurately Copied oy Experienced Operators, Cheapest Sale*. TypeWrltioc Tanght. WTUEX- XAH/ IIMMA CASBOT. CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS H U G H E S EIGHTH ANNUAL TJ A Z A_ A T\ Of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR C A R D S I IS OPEN AT gl QUEEN-STREET, QARDIFF (Close to Empire), FOR WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE. NO OTHER ADDRESS. His Usual Immense Assortment is consider- ably increased. and is Carefully Selected from the Choicest Cards from the Leading Pub- lishers. PRICES FROM Id. PER DOZEN TO So. 6d. EACH. He has also a. Very Large and Choice Collec- tion of Photogravures, Raphotypes, Chromos, and Other Pictures. &15597 C. HENRY THOMAS 11 AND CO.'S CHRISTMAS SHOW OF ROCKER HORSES, TRICYCLE HORSES BOYS' TRICYCLES, DOLLS, TOY MAIL CARTS, PUSH HORSES, WAGONS, BABY CHAIRS. SPECIAL LINE IN TOY PERAMBULATORS. Rubber-tyred wheels, reversible hood, fully upholstered, best finish, any colour,12s. 6d. 122. QUEEN -STREET. CARDIFF. el0878 THE USUAL DISPLAY OF FISH, GAME, AND POULTRY AT HYDE'S, WHARTON STREET, CARDIFF. el0876 XMAS' CARDS AT JJAWSON'S, T IMITED, I THE HAYES, CARDIFF. el0873 rpOBACCOS, CIGARS, AND CIGARETTES. ENORMOUS ARRIVALS FOR THE XMAS rjlRADE I (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL). BY L. K. GRONBERGt NEWPORT ROAD, CARDIFF. The TRADE or the PUBLIC cannot be Better Supplied in the Kingdom. Jl:3738d WHEN "VOU ARE A QUEEN street Xmas Visitor do not fail to see the beautiful COLLECTION OF MODERN CHINA IN ROYAL WORCESTER, CROWN DERBY, DRESDEN, and other Wares shown by M. F. SPARKS, 111, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF (Near Park Hotel). IT WILL PAY YOU. e!0827 FURNITURE: FURNITURE. THE LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM. THE BEST IN QUALITY, THE CHEAPEST IN PRICE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS. To get all this go to the ATLAS FURNISHING CO., COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAYES, CARDIFF. PAY THEM A VISIT. CATALOGUES FREE ON APPLICATION. e!0749 piANOS AND QRGANS BY ALL LEADING MAKERS. Our Registered Model Pianos, including the FAMOUS "COLLEGE" MODEL, For il6 16s. prompt Cash. Carriage Paid. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CECILIAN PERFECT PIANO PLAYER. The Simplest and Best of all Piano Players. May be seen and heard at our Showrooms. Illustrated Lists Free on Application. Cash and Hire-Purohase Terms. DALE, FORTY 4 CO., HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. Also at Cheltenham. Birmingham, &o. Nat. Tel.. 1.103. e9141 "1TESSRS. S. H. BROOKS and CO?, ■^■Auctioneers, Valuers. House, Estate, and Commission Agents, Hotel Brokers and Fire Loss Assessors, Brokers and Diamond 95, ST. MARY-STREET, and 37, WESTGATE- STREET, CARDIFF. Telegrams: "Brooks, Auctioneer, Cardiff." Nat. Tel. No. 1281. Bankers: Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, St. Mary-stnaet Cardiff. Have Several Houses for Sale and to Let. Rents Collected upon Reasonable Terms! Valuations of every description made in Town or Country. Sales Conducted on Reasonable Terms. Sales by Auction of High-class House- hold Furniture, &c., Ac.. Monduys and Thurs- days at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., at the Coronation Auction Mart. 37, Westgate-street (opposite General Poet-office)' Entrance also 95. St. Mary-street. All Goods on View dailr *10532 IF YOU W ANT CARD BOARD BOXES of any Shape, Sort, or Size, IF YOU WANT PAPER BAGS, IF YOU WANT WASTE PAPER, IF YOU WANT CHEAP ENVELOPES -t- AND NOTEPAPER, IF YOU WANT SHOW CARDS, TF YOU WANT GROCERS AND -1 DRAPERS' STATIONERY OF ANY DESCRIPTION, APPLY TO WALKEY rpHOMAS AND CO. (LIMITED). 0AJIDIFF. THE CHEAPEST. THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS, AND THE OBI.IGING FIRM IN THE DISTRICT. AND THE MOST OBLIGING FIRM IN If you prefer to do so, send & postcard, and a Traveller shall wait upon you far wonr Order, OW41 v EXPRESS D.S. MEDAL OFFER BUSINESS ADDRESSES. FURNITURE SALE FOR 21 DAYS ONLY. HYMAN LEWIS'S pURNITUKE EmpoRlum, 8, 9, and 10, 27, 28, and 29, QUEEN'S ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. One Entrance facing St. John's Church, St. John's-square; one Entrance facing St. John's School, Queen-street. NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER FIRM TRADING IN MY NAME. I AM STILL RECOGNISED AS the CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN CARDIFF. Look at the below-mentioned prices and judge for yourselves :— Es.d. Feather Bed, Bolster, and Two Pillows, full size 113 11 Wool Bed, Polster, and two pillows 0 10 6 Wool Mattress full size, well made ani good tick 0 10 fi Wire Mattress, double woven, pitch pice sides 0 8 II Bedsteids, Sin. pillare, full si/.e and brass railj 1 17 0 Dressing Chest, with In vel plate, and marine top Wish-Hand, Tcwel Rail, and two cane chairs 3 10 0 Leather Cloth Dining Room Suite, beautifully upholstered '.nine p/eces) 4 +° 0 Saddlebag Drav. ing Room Suites, lovely pat- terns tniae pieces) 7 0 0 Dining Tables, telescope tops, 5ft. !"iig 2 2 0 Chctfonnieres, in walnut and bevel plate tacks 150 Walaut Hall Stands, bevel plate in b;ick, and six brisd pegs 0 Handsome Walmil or Mahogany Bookcases, with pirtable shelves, beautifully polislieu.. 2 10 0 Sideboards, handsome designs, bevel plates in back, Eft. wide 5 10 0 Pedestal Writing Tables, leather tops, and nine drawers • 2 5 u Eedroom Suites, ,clid walnut mahogany, or satin walnut, con?i?tin2 of Aft. robe, 3ft. Bin. Dressing Chest pair, three cane chairs, and towel rail Walnut Overmantels, from 0 10 6 Loo and Octacron Tables 1 1 JJ Beautifully nnli&hed Chest Drawers, full size., i 5 u HYMAN LEWISS pURNITURE U^MPORIUM, QUEEN'S ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET CARDIFF. X FJUDOR ^YILLIAMS' X pATENT JJAL8AM OF JIGNEY' IS THE BEST FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND ALL DISORDERS OF CHEST AND LUNGS, A CERTAIN CURE! "Oh! dear me, I forgot to give TUDOR WIL- LIAMS' BALSAM OF fiONEY to my children before they retired to bed. I am certainthey will COUGH ALL NIGHT WITHOUT IT. There is nothing on the face of the earth equal to it; thoroughly up-to-date." In this damp and changeable climate Coughs and Colds are almost certain at some time during the winter to visit every household in the land. It would, therefore, seem only a wise precaution to keep on hand a bottle of TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY ready for immediate use. Pleasant. soothing, healing, and a. splendid tonic, it is certainly without an equal for tke prevention and cure of tronVlpsome coughs and in all throat and lung affections. Moreover, it does what no simple cough remedy will flo-it promotes appetite, aids digestion, increases weight, and builds up the health and strength generally. It contain* no opiate or other narcotic, and is perfectly safe even for the youngest iufants. I am constantly receiving reports from 9..11 parts of the kingdom attesting its remarkable power to relieve and cure troublesome coughs. IT IS PRESCRIBED BY THE MEDTCAL PRO- FESSION. and nSED in the LEADING HOS- PITALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALSAM OF HONEY Contains PURE WELSH HONEY and an essence of the purest and most efficacious Herbs ou the Hills of Wales, being gathered in the proper season, when their virtues are in *ull uerfection.. A STIPENDIARY AND A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN REMARKS:- I feel it my duty to inform you that I have been using your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey in my family, which is a large one. for many years, and have proved its great value, having used nothing else for Cough during Measles, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis, and can highly recommend it to all parents for such complaints." Try it- you will not regret I it. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE. TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. BRITISH OFFICERS PRAISE IT. Sir,-Your Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey cured me of a stubborn cough and tight chest, which prevented me from attend- ing to my drills. T. FOXHALL, 8.M.R.A.. Devon Artillery. Devonport. So;d by all Chemists and Stores in Is., 2s. 6d., and 4s. 6d. bottles. Sample bottle sent (poèt paid) for Is. Zd., Sa.. and 5a. from the inventor. D. TUDOR WILLIAMS. L.S.D.W.E., MEDICAL-HALL, ABERDARE. THE QLIVER STANDARD VISIBLE rp YPEWRITER GIVES THE MAXIMUM OF GOOD RESULTS WITH THE MINIMUM OF LABOUR. YOUR WRITING IN SIGHT ALL THE TIME. SIMPLE. RELIABLE. DURABLE. LEAST PARTS. BEST ALIGNMENT. HEAVIEST MANIFOLDER. THE 0 L I V E R. USED BY: TOWN-CLERK. CARDIFF. BOROUGH ENGINEER, CARDIFF. HEAD-CONSTABLE. CARDIFF. SCHOOL BOARD, CARDIFF. AND IN OTHER OFFICES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE DISTRICT. WRITE FOR A MACHINE ON FREE TRIAL TO WESTERN MAIL LIMITED, CARDIFF. SOLE AGENTS FOR SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE FOR THE OLIVER STANDARD VISIBLE fJiYPEWRITER. al5604 THE WEEKLY MAIL, JJEST ^TEEKLY J^EWSPAPEK PUBLISHED IN WALES. 12 LARGE pAGES. ONE pENNY. If you want to keep your distant friends well informed of what is going on in South Wales you can't do better than send them the "Weekly Mail" each week. You can arrange to have the paper posted from the publishing office at the following rates:- Any place in the United Kingdom— 1M. 8d. QUARTER, 3s. 3d. PER HALF-YEAR. ———— 1 PUBLISHERS- WESTERN MAIL TIMITED. C AE D I F F. ENDS WITH THE PRESENT YEAR, AND THE NEW CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE I EVENING EXPRESS" PENNY INFIRMARY FUND PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates THREE SIX ONCE. TIMES. TIJTES. S. D. S. D. S: D. 12 words or less 03 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 010 1 3 20 to 26 words. 07 12 19 Each extra 7 Q 2 4 Q 6 words words"1 COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in the WESTERN MAIL" AND "EVENING EXPRESS":— WOKIW. ONCB. THRKK SIX TIMES. TIMKS. S. I), S. D. S. T>. 12 or less 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 2 0 3 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 4 0 71 Each extra 7 N A n o IN words 0 4.0 8 1 0 In all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. PERSONAL. QOUTH Africa.Genlleman, extensive local know- kJ ledg-e principal labour centres South Africa, would, on receipt stamped addressed envelope, send valuable information either sex desirous emigrating above country.—Write C. H. Church, 5, Ponson by-street, Liver- pool. e4017z23 LOST AND FOUND. FOUND, a Gold Bangle, Gent's Silver Watch, Purses, -L ^c-—APPly Head-constable's Office, between 9 and 5 p,m. e4041z24 CLERICAL. CURATE wanted; bilinguist preferred; stipend, £ 120; title offered.—Apply Vicar, Penygraig, Glamorgan. e4008z26 LEGAL LA W .Wanted, an experienced Shorthand and Type- L writing Clerk.-Apply, stating experience, refer- ence, and salary, T 40, Evening Express, Cardiff. e4005z26 A CCOUNTAXCY, Partnerships, Mortgages, Finances, jts_ Lop.ns negotiated; tradesmen's books balanced; debts collected on commission; finaijcial matters with creditors arranged (without publicity); businesses inves- tigated; business and confidenital inquiries made.- Bioore and Co., Theobald-road, Cardiff. e4033z29 LICENSING Act, 1903.—Secretaries of clubs requiring registration should consult Bloores', Law Account- ants, Theobald-road, Cardiff, who will prepare necessary particulars and returns for clerks to justices; reasonable terms; 20 years' legal experience. eA034z £ 9 SCHOLASTIC. WANTED, for Llanfabon National Schools, certifi- cated Assistant Master; salary commencing £ 85. Also (Art. 50) Female; salary, £ 50.—Apply Correspon- dent. Llanfabon Rectory, Treharris R.S.O. el0659 VACANCIES for 2 Girls in good home school, near Cardiff, for 7 guineas term; great advantages for music, painting, languages, eliminations.—T 50, Even- ing Express, Cardiff. e4029z29 YOUNG lady seeks re-engagement as Governess; music, French, Latin, and needlework; good refer- ences.-Apply T 55, Evening Express, Cardiff. e4040z29 MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE taught by teacher (certificated).— Miss P. Naish, 31, Frederick-street, Caidig. e3737d -I HOUSEKEEPERS. WANTED at once, experienced Housemaid; good needlewoman.—Apply, stating wages, with address for reference, to Lady Shannon, Ciliau Aeron, Cardigan- sn ire. e40C £ 7z26 WANTED, young Housekeeper; small business house; reference required.—T 53, Evening Express, Cardiff. o40a2z.29 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED, good General; milking, washing, ironing; good references.—Mrs. Willie Williams, Maesyrhaf, Wick, Bridgend, Glam. e4018z23 WANTED, good Servant; wages, £ 1 month.—Mrs. Davies, Llwynvreos Inn, Abercanaid, Merthyr. e38S7z24 WANTED, good General and young Girl to help her.—Voluntary Hospital, Barry. e3980z24 WANTED, general Servant; small family.—19, Hick- man-road, Penarth. e39S5z24 H' OUSEMAID wanted by December 27th; also a good General for January Sth, 1903.—Apply Mrs. Bloomer, Penpont, Clydach. e3971z23 "tT7"ANTED, experienced Nurse, baby from month; VV quiet country place; aged from 26.—Apply Mrs. Bowen, Clynfiew, Boncath, Pembrokeshire. e3968z23 LL Servants wK do well to study Mrs. Becton's J\_ Cookery BOOK, Is. 2d., post free.-Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e7896d WANTED, experienced House-Parlourmaid; parlour- maid not kept.—State age, wages, and references Mrs. Stephens, Broomhill, Kidwelly, Cajmarthenshire. e4042z29 HOTEL SERVANTS. HOTEL.-wanted, first week in March next, for one of the principal commercial hotels in South Wales, a Manage, and Wife; must have practical experience in both commercial and family hotel business and catering; be able to keep books and do all work necessary for the efficient management of a first-class hotel with economy.—Address, stating experience, salary required, and references, Box T 36, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3990z24 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS WANTED, energetic Salesman, with proved connec- f tion in South Wales and Monmouthshire, by lead- ing firm builders' merchant?; principal lines slates, tiles, cements; liberal arrangements for really first- class man.—Apply, in confidence, T 44, Evening Express, Cardiff. e4011z26 IRONMONGERY.—Wanted, an Assistant, with seven years', experience; one with knowledge or cycles and motors preferred; Welsh —Apply, with full parti- culars, age, salary required, Davies Bros., Llanelly. ez24 DRAPERY.—Wanted, pushing Junior; Welsh.—Apply, full particulars, William James, Fishgiiard. e4031z31 WANTED, a General Smith; accustomed to colliery work; none but competent workmen need apply.— Stata reference and experience to T 52, Western Mail, Cardiff. 010880 WANTED, strong Lad, 16 to 17, in a builder's yard; f f wages, 9s. per week.-Apply T 47, Evening Express, Cardiff. e4025z23 IRONMONGERS.—Improver and an Apprentice wanted. —Apply Thomas (Limited), Ystrad Rhondda. e4019i27 WANTED, Garden Labourer; married; no family; wife attend lodge; wages, 16s., cottage, and gar- den.—Agent. Dany, Crickhowell. e4002z26 ■ffTryANTED, very respectable married Woman, who, VV in return for rooms, light, and fires, will wait on a doctor.—Apply 161. Holton-road, Barry. e3381z24 RONERS.—Shirt and Finery wanted at once; good I wages to first-class hands.—Apply Manageress, Roath Sanitary Laundry, Marlborough-road, Roath Park. e3975z23 WANTED, respectable Lads to sell the "Evening Express" nightly.—Apply to Manager, Evening Express Office, nigh-gtrect. Newport. e10220 TriAVELLERS, AGENTS, &c ^TRAVELLER.—Wanted, by an old-established firm of wine and spirit importers, a persevering and energetic representative to work and extend existing connection with hotels and publicans in South Wales.— Those having good, sound connection on the ground, with proved results, satisfactory references, and secu- rity, and desirous of securing permanent appointment, may address, stating age, experience, and salary (no have-beens or lazy men need apply) T 57, Evening Express. Cardiff. e3991z24 LADY Canvassers wanted; Cardiff district; something new.—Address T 35, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3992z24 TINERGETtC Gentleman with connection wanted for E the sale of general stores and works requirements, taking Port Talbot to Llanelly; commission only.—T 54, Evening Express, Cardiiff^S4M7z29^ GLERKST^ANAQERS, &c. QOsl Weekly.—Spare time Employment everywhere O offered either t who can write.—Send addressed envelope F Lewis (Dept. C), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don. ^S86z27 WANTED, experienced Chartering Clerk; also to generally manage shipbroker's business; Cardiff distrjet; good references required.—T 56, Evening Express Cardiff e4059z29 "VTTAN'TED at once, smart Office Boy for evening VV work; hours 5.30 to 11, Saturdays 2 to 6 p.m.— \nnlv 4 p.m., Advertising Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. APARTMENTS. LIFTON (best part), central .—Superior Apartments; with or without board; by day or week.—Lynd- hnrst, 22, Pembroke-road. e4176z27 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. BUTCHER'S Business for disposal; situate in main thoroughfare (busy) near Swansea; well-fitted premises; E15 per week cash trade; fixtures and fittings cheap; Immediate possession.Apply Davis. Anc- tlnnasr, Trstmris. I1Ø85I PREMISES. I MESSRS. S. HERN AND PERTWEE, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYOPS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business PremUes and Houses to be Let or sold see "Western Man" dailv. Printed Register free. Offices. 93. St..Mary-street. Cardiff. Established 1849. NEWPORT —Good Suites of Offices to let in Western Mail-chambers, 22. High-street.—Full particulars on application to Local Manager, on the premises. el0686 OFFICES to Let.—A suite of Three Kooms, a suite 0 of Two Rooms, aLd a Single Room.—Apply to E. H Crafter. Western Mail-chambers. Cardiff. cloces "VTINE Offices, 2 strong rooTns7~aeed-roorj, store-room, J.1 lavatories, SC., lately in the occupation of Messrs. Cousins, Botsford, and Phmnix, at Western Mail-chain- bers, to be let en hloc or divided to suit tenants,-Can be seen and particulars obtained on application to Mr. E H. Crafter, Westlkrn Mail Office. Cardiff. el0774 TO let, February 1st next, at Abertilferv, centraily- situated, adjoining railway station, well-arranged doctor's House; tenanted past 33 years by works sur- geon: most populous growing town of West Monmouth- shire; excellent opening for skilful surgeon: rent, £50 per annum.-Apply E. Jones Williams, Esq., Coediorwg, Abertillery. MUSICAL SALES. Agenuias Phonograph free to every purchaser of 8 P. C. Records at Is. 6d. each.—Martyn Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. el0854 TWELVE shillings will secure you genuine Phonograph and 8 Records.—Martyn Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. el0854 FREE Phonographs may be seen and heard at 104, Castle-road. Cardiff, 10 days only. fl0854 RECORDS for all machines from 10s. 6d. per dozen.— Martyn Thomas, 104, Castie-road. Cardiff. el0S54 A supply of Records free with Columbia Graphophone. -Mart,n Thomas, 104. Castle-road, Cardiff. 1"10854 ARTYN Thomas, Piano~anir_Organ—Dealer, 1M, Castle-road, Cardiff, will GIVE away absolutely free for 10 days only a genuine Phonograph to every pur- chaser of 8 P. C. Records at Is. 6d. each. el0S54 PLVNO.—the School Board-Model, only £ 19 19s. cash; full compass, with complete check action; in handsome walnut cast; test value ever produced; generally sold at 30 guineas; hundreds supplied to schools throughout the .-ountry.—'Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea; 29, Victoria-strcet, Merthyr, fcc., tc. PIANO.-Beautiful Collard and Collard, In handsome rosewood case, with every modern improvement, only £ 33 10s.; quite equal to new in every respect; lovely tone and unrivalled finish.—Thompson and only £33 105.; quite equal to new in every respect; lovely tone and unrivalled finish.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24« Queen-street, Cardiff. PIANO.—A lovely Upright Grand Schreiber, M elegant rosewood and inajtjueterie, with patent duplex itsonator attachment; beautifully finished and free from blemish; a really handsome drawing-room r instrument; offered for £31 log.; an unrivalled bar- gain.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen- street, Cardiff. PIANO, by Brofdwood White, returned from hire, only £ 15 cash; full compass and excellent tone and finish; an exceptional -bargain.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, CardW- DALE, forty, and (JF.'S Specialities in full compass, iron framed PLSA^PRTEE. JR^OLLEGB"-Modal ;%ML^ £ IG 16s.; A) solid Vy walnutwood case. "/COLLEGE" Model; Vash. £ 18 18S.; (gjass B) aolid VY wain1 it wood case, T T? DUCATTONAL" IftaOal; cash, £ 22 10).; handsom* walni'twood caat. j "TNFLEXIBLE" Mod"; CASH, £23 108" full size, S _L upright piaac T Teftical atringing. "TRONCLAD" MED*V;- £ ASH, £ 28T^S>AU UPRIGHT grand I overstrung. jjf "T ISZT" Model; cash, £31 10s.; magnificent value; I I V overstrung. | "T7\AISER" Model; cash, £ *2; A fnU upright eonoert JlVgranf'. ALL above Models can be had oa OUR Hire Purchase System for a Bmall sum monthly. Call and inspect above specialities if seeking A good and reliable Piano at a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co.. Piano and Organ Merchants, High-street and Castle Arcade, Cardiff. el0596 JEWELLERY FOR SALE. OALE.—Xmas Presents: Silver and Electro-plated Goods; great bargains.—Sol, SALE.—Xruas Present": Sil»* Cigarette Cases, s Matcii Boxesi Card Cases;* big reduction.—Sol. Phillips, Cardiff. n_- SALE.—Xmas Presents; Gold Brooches, Pins, and and Gent.'s); 30 per cent, reduction.—Sol. Phillips, 43, Caroline-street, Cardiff. SALE.—XMAS Presents: Gold Brooches, Pins, and Bracelets; great bargains.—Sol. Phillips, 43, Caroline-street, Cardiff. GOLD English Lever, by Russell and Son. Liverpool; new, £ 16; cost £ 25.—Sol. Phillips, 43. Caroline-st. SINGLE Stone Diamond KIN?, £ 15; rare bargaip.— Sol. Phillips, 43, Caroline-street, Cardiff. GOLD Alberts, Gold Guards, at greatly reduced prices. See windows.—Sol. Phillips, 43, Caroline- street, Cardiff. LADY'S Gold Watches, from 20s. warranted correct time keepers.—SoL Phillips, 43, Csroline-street. time keepers.—SoL J'hillip5, 43, Csroline-street. DIAMOND Pendant," forfeited pledge, £ 15; worth double.SOL. Phillips, 43, Caroline-street. Cardiff. WEDDING Rings, Signet Rings, KEEPER Rings, all at reduced prlces,-Sol. Phillips, 43, Caroline-st. e10839 A BRAHAMSONIS Great Jewellery Sale, 119, Queen- .J-A- street, Cardiff. Special opportunity for Xmas Presents. ABRAHAMSON'S hold a choice, dainty, and superior stock of Jewellery for Presents; inspection and. comparison respectfully invited. LADY'S solid gold Ifalf Hunter Watch, usual price £5, reduced to 3 guineas. VINE Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, solid -1.' 13ct. gold, usual price 7 guineas, reduced to £4 10s. MASSIVE solid gold Curb Bracelet, hall-marked, in lr.1 case complete. usual price 3 guineas, reduced to 42s. LADY'S solid gold Long Guard, hall-marked, massive design, usual price £ 5, reduced to 3 guineas. SET solid gold Links and Studs, hail-marked, in casa complete, usual price 40s., reduced to 21s. FINE 3ingle-stone Diamond Ring, 18ct. setting, usual price 7 guineas, reduced to £ 4. O OLID Geld Brooch, set 2 diamonds and sapphire, O USUAL price 42s, 25s. O OLID Gold Brooch, set 2 diamonds and sapphire, USUAL price 42s, 25s. GENT'S solid gold Kevlcss Lever Watch, gold dial, cx usual price 7 guineas, reduced to £4. ANY of the above Articles sent on approval.— Abrahamsons, Goldsmiths and Jewellers, 119, Queen-street, Cardiff. elOOïO DOMESTIC ARTICLES. XMAS Presents.—A handsome and useful present is The Spencer High Arm Hand Sewing Machine, with walnut cover, complete, for E2 18s. 6d.; money returned if not approved.—St. John's Church-square, Cardiff. XMAS Presents.—Very useful is one of Spencer's Celebrated Baby Carriages; send for price lists; .-i. Celebrated Baby Carriages; send for price lists; free delivery to any part of the United Kingdom.—N.B. The address: Spencer's, St. John's Church-square, Car- diff. XMAS Presents.—Spencer's is the noted house in Cardiff for English-made Rocking Horses, Tricycle Horses, Pole Horses, f*g Horses. &E.: send for price lists; free delivery.—St. John's Church-square, Cardiff. XMAS Presents.—Dolls, Mail-carts, Perambulators, Bassinettes. Spencer has the largest stock for selection in Cardiff, at prices that cannot be beaten.- Spencer's only address is St. John's Church-square, Car- diff. XMAS Presents.—A Chair for Baby. What a useful present is one of Spencer's 13s. 6d. Chairs, four positions-higli chair, low chair, rocker, and go-cart; I carriage paid.—Spencer's, St. John's Church-square, Cardiff. XMAS Presents.—With all this wet weather, you could not give your wife a more seasonable present to lighten her labours at Xmas than one of Spencer's Wringing and Mangling Machines.-St. John's Church- square, Cardiff. XMAS Presents.—A Fur Rug to keep baby warm when in the baby carriage would be a very accept- able present at Xmas. Spencer holds a magnificent stock of these.-8t. John's Church-square, Cardiff. XMAS Presents.—If you visit Cardiff, it will pay you to call and inspect Spencer's Show of Xmas Goods. You will be certain to find something suitable for a Xmas Present.—St. John's Church-square, Cardiff. el0874 You will be certain to find something suitable for a Xmas Present.-St. John's Church-square, Cardiff. el0874 BICYCLES, &c. THE Aero Special Rudge-Whitworth Light Roadster; the greatest attraction of the Stanley Show; com- plete with free wheel, 2 brakes, mudguards, &c.; weight, 24ilbs.; fully guaranteed as usual; price, E16 16s.- Rudge-Whitworth (Limited), 108, St. Mary-street, Car- diff. HE Aero Special Rudge-Whitworth Lady's Bicycle; T fully equipped; weight, 27ilbs.; fully guaranteed as usual.—Rudge-Whitworth (Limited). 108, St. Mary- etreet, Cardiff. THE Aero Special Rudge-Whitworth Road Racer; complete with free wheel and 2 brakes; weight, 23ilbs.; send for illustrated price list and name of nearest agent.—Kudge-Whitworth (Limited), 108, St. 3fary-street. Cardiff. rpHE Aero Special Rudge-Whifworth Path Racer; X weight, 18ilbs; the fastest machine extant; a splendid sprinter; send for illustrated catalogue and full particulars.—Rudge-Whitworth (Limited), lOB, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. EL0666 EEPAIBS J! sent to MOJTM Bros., Cycle ana Motor Works, Pontypridd, ALWAYS GIRS eatisfjetion. Over- haul. enamel, AND re-plate tor ::1)5. if sent at Clnee. Accessories to TRSDO at wholesale factors' prices. *1*47 MEDICAL REMEDIES. 1 remedy lor little aches and bigger ills. Disturbances J\_ of (he digestive organs, headaches, bsekache, and bile quickly disappear after a doge or two of Vegetable Pills, KERNICK'S Vegetable Pill? are unique, and thou- sands lake no other medicines.—Sold by all chemists, 15^d., and 2s. 9d. per box, or of Kejnick and Son (Limited), 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. NERVE depression or weakness induced by business pressure or worry, or impaired vitality in young or old, quickly and surely mastered by Herculoids 13id. per box, full course 2s. 9d.-Of most chemists, or of the sole British agents, Kernick ft Son (Limited), Drur Stores, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. elOllfl CARRIAGES, HARNESS, 4c. XGONETTE for sale; can be used for single and double harness; not worse than new; complete.— Williams. Angel Hotel. Liandilo e3Q72z23 O' VEK 70 Vans, Wagons, Trollies, Carts, ic., for every purpose, a' J. Norman's Cart and Van Showrooms.—1, Market-road, Canton, Cardiff el07El STEWARD'S for Horse Rugs; our immense stock has S arrived: cheapest and beat value in Wales. el0795 OTEWARD'S for Horse Clippers; grand selection; O from 5 6 pair; send for sample; Clark's patents, 10/6. TEWARD'S Carriage Lamps, red back light?; send 10*6 sample pair; Field's carriage Candles, 2/6 packet. STEWARD'S for Harness; save money and buy from S the makers: large stock to select from. Lists free. TEWARD'S.—All kinds Bags, Trunks, Portmanteaux. S Repairs in all departments. Largest Stock in Wales. STEWARD'S.—Call or send for illustrated Price List free.—steward's Harness Factory, Wood-st., Cardiff. HORSES, LIVE STOCK, &0. FE sale. Bay Cob. 14.5; 3 years; unbroken.—Jones, Henstaff, Pontyclun. e4024z27 PIGEONS, POULTRY, &0. (■^ AMK, Fowl, and Fabbits.—Wanted, a weekly Tf supply, either on commission or on charge; guarantee: clean home: 10s. 6d. per dozen for full- grown trap rabbits, and Ss. 6d. for shots.—Apply to Thomas and White, Game, Fowl, and Rabhit Salesmen. 18. Swinion-street. King's Cross-road, London, W.C. CAXARIES (Andreasburg Rollers); marvellously sweet C songsters, quite little" living musical boxes"; 10s. charming presents; approval.—Mrs. Hope, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire. 1'10831 GGsT—Bu-tf and~Black Orpingtons; also Indian game priz? winners, Hereford, Radstock, Pontypool, Chippenham, Warminster, WaHhaIDEtow, Buckington, &c.; the dairy settings. 5s. 6d.; orders booked.-Hope, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire. <10330 SPORTING. DOUBLE Breechloader, latest improvements, thoroughly sound; 12-bore, central fire, top lever: finest steel barrels left choke: bar action rebounding i locks; pistol grip stoek; extension rib; automatic fcrc end; well finished and nicely balanced; splendid killer; approval; 42s.—Sportsman, 1, Tudor-street, Merthyr. e3906z23 ¡ COAL FOR SALE. I COALS per ton for cash on deliver}-.—Onr Special Large at 21s. is noted far heat, durability, and cleanli- ness; Red Ash Large, 17s.; Cobbles, lEs.; Range Coal, 155.; other qualities at proportionate prices.—Please send postcard Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, E.R.W., Crwys Bridge, Cardiff. Established 1C75. el0615 MISCELLANEOUS A RTIFICIAL Legs, Hands, Eyes. Trusses, Leg Irons, Crutches, Belts, Children's Rubber Trusses, Elastic Stockings. Ac: repairs or re-covrring done; ladv atten- dant. Catalogue free.—Note only addresses, Allen Pearce, 7, Charles-street, Cardiff, and Broadmead, Bris- tol. e!0872 tol. 1'10872 PALMISTRY.—Madame Proctor has returned to her consulting-rooms, Wharton-street, Cardiff. el0816 IS your Watch Wrong? The best and cheapest shop in Cardiff for the repair of Watches of every descript'-on (English or Foreign) is 38, Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for ten years with Mr. Spiridion). Clock and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. LADY has for disposal handsome Curb Bracelet in case, 7s. 6d.; Necklet in case, 5s. 6d.; Brooch and j long Neck Chain; new; approval allowed.—T 4S. Even- ing Express. Cardiff. e4023z24 /^H^tlSTMAS Presents.—Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, V/' and Electro-plate: arti.-tic designs and good quality. Finest ISct Guinea Engagement Rings in the trade. Our cheap Watches, from 7s. 6d., are marvels of durability and accuracy.—John Elliott and Co., corner of Royal Arcadc and The Hayes, Cardiff. el0856 SAFE, 2ft. high, 50s. cash.—Levy's Safe Co., Frede- rick-street, Sunderland. el0878 OAFE, 28 x 22 1: 21 (Cartwright's Special Fire and S Thief Resisting); in splendid condition; practically new; £8 fÓf cash.—Morgan Bros., 43, Waterloo-street, Swansea. e3967z23 XMAS Cakes.—6 genuine Recipes; postal order Is.— Lloyd, Model Bakery, Tonyrefail. e3939z23 A WNINGS, Sun-blinds. Tents, Flags, Shields, Royal Ciat-of-arms, Cro^iis. Curtains, Carpets, Chairs, Trestle-tables, Coloured Lamps, Lanterns, Tent- umbrellas. Fireworks, Illumination*, Military and String Bands, Vocalists, Conjurers, &c.-Richard30n and Co, Royal Arcade-chambers, St. Mary-street end; Works, Trade-street, Penarth-road. Cardiff. el0545 Tiff-Lengths, 7s 6d., 10s. 6d.. 12s. 6d., 15s., in All Wool, Vicunas, Serges, Tweeds,; patterns free: any length cut, carriage paid.—Albion Woollen Maca- turing Co., 56, Woodhouse-lane, Leeds. el0635 SAFES.—150 Fire, Thief, half price.-Levy's Safe Co., S Frederick-street, Sunderland. el0773 F~ IRE WOOD, in block or cat to proper size, Is. 9d. per cwt.. or in bundles, AS. per 100.—Orders to Master, Union Workhouse, Cardiff. e10542 I-NG Pong in or Requisites separate) y-bats, PING Pong in sets, or Requisites separately—bats, balls, racquets, pickeT8-up. Sandow's Dumbells and Developers, Boxing Gloves, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. el00c3 TARPAULINS, Horse, Cart, and Rick Covers, Oilskins, Harness, Coal-bags, Tents, Sun-blinds, Flae- Ax.— Fred Morgan & Co.. Manufacturers, Mill-lane, Carn.iT. eiOJ72 CARD Case and Diary, with Insurance for £ 500— cyclist £ 1 per week if disabled by accident Is. Id., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Car- diff. e78%d THE Best Table Tennis Net; can be fixed on any table; no screws or clamps; 3s. 9d., post free.— Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Car- diff. e9550 OIAVE Time Letter Cards. 4Jd. packet of 25; postage Id. extra.—Stationery Department, Western Mail I.imitRà. Cardiff. e9550 SET of Private Account Books, cash book, ledger, and day book, 3s. 6d. and Ss. per set; postage 6d. extra.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 ESTERN Mail Football Annual for 1902-3; fixtuTes of South Wales clubs; biographies of players; lid., post free.-Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e9550 INDEXED Letter or fnvojee File, for private or~office use; 2s. 9d.. post free.—Stationery Department, Western Maii Limited, Cardiff. e9550 ABLE Tennis Sets, 3s. 6d., 5s., 7s. 6d.. lOsTY-i.— Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Carditt. e9550 LL about Cookery by Mrs. Isabella Beeton; a collection of practical recipes, 2s. 9d.. post free.— Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. ROLL Top Desks,-Sew Stock now on view.—Sta- tionery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. e7896d HE Law of Lam dlorii and Teiaant; Is. 2d.. post f —Stationery Department, Mäil, Cardiff. ANUSCRIPT packet of l 24 sheets.—Stationery Department, Western Mall, Cardiff. "TX7'ESTERN Mail Dance Album, comprising V T waltzes, polkas, lancers, quadrilles, barn dances, &c. &c.. Is. 611. post free.—Stationery Department Western Mail, Cardiff. A" LL Servants will do well to study Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book, Is. 2d. post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. EW Artistic Lace Sheif Paper, in packets containing 12 sheets, 34 inches long, 7d., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. MRS. Beeton's Cookery Book, Is. 2d., post free.—Sti tionery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e7896d GOLD Bronze Powder, used with water for picture frames, &c., 6d. per packet, post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 Licensed Victuallers' Trade Book, showing takings and expenses for three years; 6s. 3d., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. CONSULT me for all you want to know." The book that every family needs; 2s. 9d.. post free. -StationerN, Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. "VTICHOI.SON'S Favourite Song Book, containing 144 jLpopular songs (old notation), 2s. 6d., post free.— Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. THE Law of Landlord and Tenant; Is. 2d., post free. —Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. CARD Case and Diary, with insurance for £ 500; cyclist, £ 1 per week if disabled by accident; is. Id. post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 THE most u»eful Present is a Swan or Waterman Fountaji Fen; fine, medium, or broad gold nib, 10s. 6d-, pos-, free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. eS550 SPECIAL Line.—-Three-well Inkstand, for office or hL'me use, H 6d. post free.—Stationery Depart- ment, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 rpiHE Handy 0- foot) Boxwood Rule will go in vest J_ pocket, 6d.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited. Cardiff. e9553 TRIPLE Teiegram Books, 2s. 3d., post free.—Sta- tionery Department, Western Mail Limited. Car- diff. e9550 NDEXED Letter or Invoice File, for private or office use, 2s. 9d., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. SPECIAL Offer.—Nine popular Novels. Tile set, as S below, wiil be forwarded, carriage psid, for 65. ALICE, OR THE MYSTERIES. ERNEST MAX.TBAYEBS. JANE EYRE. MARY BARTON. THE CAXTONP. SCARLET LETTER. IVANHOE. LAY'S OF SCOTTISH CAVALIERS. YANITY FAIR. The set of 9 novels, 65-, carriage paid.—Stationery Department. Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 rpHE f avourite steel grey Note Paper, in 2 sizes, 7^d. _L r*r pound packet; envelopes to match, 7 £ d. packet; postage, 4d. extra for the two packets.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 PREVENTION is better than cure. You will not lose your keys if you wear a Key Chain, Tirice la.— Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e7E96d BEGIN ON JANUARY 1st NEXT. MISCELLANEOUS SALES Contd TENASITINE.—A new Cement for repairing glass, T china, &c.; sticks anything and everything; 6d. 1. ry per tube, post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 MACHINERY. TRACTION Engine. 6 h.p., with two 8-ton Wagons, T simple hire.-For full particulars apply the Rhondda Steam Haulage Co., Williamstown, Penygraig. elU851 MONEY TO LEND, THE CHARING CROSS BANK. J- Established 1870. 119 4 120, Bishoptsgate-st. Within. E.C., and ") Taiu))i. 28, Bedford street, Charing Cross. W.C.. j Assets £.512.475 0 0 Liabilities £209.475 0 0 Capital and Reserve £.303.000 0 0 e' LOANS of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a few hours' notice, in town or country, male or female, oa mortgage of furniture, farm and trade stock, plant, crops, &c.. without removal, and to assist persons into business. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. Dis- tance no object. Easy payments. Special facilities to all requiring banking accounts. Deposits of £10 and upwards received as under:- 5 p.c. per an., subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal. 6 p.c. per an., subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal. 7 p.c. per an., subject to 12 months' notioe of withdrawal. Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid quar- terly. Write or call for prospectus. The Terminal Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent., and are a safe investment. SUMS FROM £ 20 to £ 3,000 ADVANCED AT SHORT NOTICE On Approved Note of Hand. Personal, or Other Securities. Charges arranged before Transactions are Completed. Mortgages on Property Effected at Current Rates of Interest. Tourists' and Season Tickets Purchased and Arranged for Clients on the Payment Principle. Money Advanced on Second Mortgages. Apply 1. W. LLOYD, Manager, FIELDINGS (LTD.), HAY'ES-EUILDINGS, THE HAYES. 8933 CARDIFF. THE old-established Provincial Union Bank con- tinues to lend immense sums daily, from £ 10 to £5,000, on note of hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Easy instalments. Special rates for short periods. Largest and most honourably conducted business in the Kingdom. Thousands of our regular customers have expressed their entire satisfaction in repeated transac- tions with us. A gentleman from bank will wait upon you at once with cash.—Call or write tin confidence) to Manager, Stanley Dowding, 1, Queen-square, Bristol. el0094 PRIVATE Advances on Approved Note of Hand, in town or country, guicklv and cheap. Re-payment scale includes principal and interest, ud may be arranged to suit borrower E5 re-payable weekly or 12/- monthly. £10 „ 5/ or 20/- £15 „ or 30/- „ £20 „ or 40{- „ L30 to £5!)O on Special Terms. Apply-The Swansea Finance Co. (Limited), 12, Taff-embankment, Penarth-road, Cardiff, and 16, Goat-street, Swansea. el0862 £5 and upwards Lent; moderate intenst.-Apply Manager, 14, Picton-place, Swansea. e3909 FURNITURE. BKVAN and Co.'s special bargains for cash.—Cardiff, Swansea, Pontypridd, Newport, Pontypool. BEVAN and Co. for handsome Tapestry Carpeta, 'ordered and ready for laying, from 13a. lid. BEVAN and Co. for grand patterns and excellent value in Floorcloth and Linoleum. value in Flcorc10th and Linoleum. BEVAN and Co. for Carpets and Hearthrugs of every description at lowest prices. BEVAN and Co. for massive Iron Bedsteads, 2in. pillars, from £ 1 lis. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for splendid Head and Foot All-trass Bedsteads, from £ 4 4s. BEVAN and Co. for best value in Wire-woven Mat- tresses, full-sized, from 7s. lid. BEVAN and Co. for full-sized own make Feather Beds, good linen ticks, from 32s. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for handsome Walnut Sideboards, plate glass backs, from £ 3 19s. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for immense selection Walnut and JL-> other OvormanteU^s. lid. to 10 guineas. BEVAN and Co. for special Bedroom Suites, chest, glaes, marble stand, chairs, 4c.. £ 3 17s. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for grand value Satin Walnut Bed- room Suites, from to 25 guineas. BEVAN and Co. for Chippendale and other Cabivets and Sideboards; great variety. BEVAN and Co. for American Organs, every Instru- ment warraated 10 years, from £ 7 17s. fid. BEVAN and Co. for Pianofortes, full compass, hand- some walnut cases, from £ 15 15s. BEVAN and Co. for handsome Saddlebag Suite*, grand patterns, from 8 to 16 guineas. BEVA.N and Co. for the celebrated Empress Piano, a magnificent instrument, 28 guineas. magnificent instrument, 28 guineas. BEVAN and Co. for really beautiful Suites in figured silk, from 12 guineas to 25 guineas. BEVAN «od Co. for the King of all Pianos; see it before buying elsewhere; 40 guineas. el0806 BEVAN and Co. (Ltd.), Largest Furnishers, Cardiff, Swansea, Pontypridd, Newport, and Pontypool. PREPARE for Christmas.—Have your Furniture repaired, polished, re-upholstered equal to new; estimates free.—Pinchin, 6, Baneswell road, Newport. 1138821.17 rpUDOR' pRINTTN Q WORKS, CARDIFF. THE LARGEST AND BEST EQUIPPED PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT IN WALES. J^IAJ QLASSES OF PRINTING, LETTERPRESS, LITHOGRAPHIC, FINE A RT, rjWO-COLOUR, fcPEEDILY EXECUTED. GOOD WORKMAN. SHIP GUARANTEED. MODERATE PRICES. COMMERCIAL. COMPANY, and LEGAL PRINTING Receives SPECIAL ATTENTION. SIZE ORDiR IMMATERIAL. Drices and Particulate can be Obtained from the Office, WESTERN MAIL LIMITED, CARDIFF. SIXTH EDITION, WITH RECENT DECISIONS. HANDBOOK On the ^RORKMENS COMPENSATION A IC T, 1897. With Approved Schemes T of Compensation; Statutes Referred to; Notes on Accidents. 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THE CITY OF THE JUST. By THOMAS TERRELL, K.C. OF THE SOUTH WALES CIRCUIT (JOINT AUTHOR OF U LADY DELMAR"). CHAPTER XXI. Justices of the Peace. The ooTtnty magistrates assembled in great foroe to hear the charge of wilful murder which had been brought against Dr. Stephen Ecclee. I It was not a common murder; the posi- tion of the parties and the romantic space I with which it was flavoured took it out of that category. I The police admitted from the outset that the evidence which they had was purely of a circumstantial character, but. still, it was sc cogent ae to warrant the arrest, and, as they submitted, a remand. Evidence was given of the finding of the corpse, and of how it was brought, to the Dynevor Arms; of the admission by Eccles that the knife with which the murder had been committed was his knife. Then Ben o'r Cae was called. He described j how he came upon the murdered man. ajid gave the same acoouiut of the affair that he had given before the coroner. He had recited it to himself so often that it sounded almost like the evidence of a police-constable in a Metropolitan police-court. There was one thins1 which struck the Bench with regaxd to the evidence of "Ben, and that was the care with which he reiterated and emphasised his opinion that the murder could l not possibly have 'been committed by the prisoner. To such an extent was this carried that it occurred to one of the justices to ask whether he could suggest anyone who sould have done it—did he suspect Miss Stepney, for instance? No. some old tramp from the quarries. per- haps. Very likely Dr. Eccles had lost the 1 knife at the operation in the morning. 'Wjfaat more probable? There were plenty of bad characters from over the hills—good-for- nothings. "Poachers, maybe?" asked the justice, look- ing hard at Ben. "Poachers, eh, very like," Ben answered, almost sadly. The rector went into the witness-box. He I wished to make a statement. He had before the coroner given the impression that Dr. Eccles was, in his opinion, the murderer. He had considered the matter einoe. His con- science told him tha.t he had been hasty in passing his judgment. He agreed with the I last witness. He had known the doctor for many years; it was quite impossible that he I should have done such a thing. He wished to apologise to the prisoner publicly for the wrong he had done him. I The rector humiliated himself with the air of a martyr. He thought he had only to say this for it to be accepted as a matter of course. In that he was mistaken. The solicitor for the prosecution wished to ask a few questions. Then they went into detail with regard to the oonnoction between the broker and the rector and "Winifred. The rector admitted that the broker was the rival of the prisoner, I and that he himself favoured his pretensions. I He had told Dr. Eooleø so. The doctor had certainly been very much upset, very excited, when he told him of the proposal of the deoeased. I Had he used any strong language—anything which would lead anyone to suppose tha.t he had oontemplated vengeance? The rector wished to be strictly accurate. I He desired to place Eccles in as good a. light as possible; still he would speak the exact truth, neither more nor less. He hesitated. I am sure. Mr. Stepney, you will tell us I rTrrrthing1 tjBirrt~<V';Tr^>T'Q^ This is, as you must know. very important." remarked the presiding magistrate. "Oh. yee, certainly. I do not recollect that he said anything about vengeance." "Still, you came to the conclusion that he was angry?" "Yes. he was angry and excited; any man would be under the circumstanoes." "That will be for the jury to say." Dr. Morgan was called with respect to the post-mortem examination. He was very grieved that he should be called upon to give evidence against-his brother practitioner. He bad known Dr. Eccles for many years, and he had always found him a man of honour. and very skilful and learned in his profession. "That is not what we have to consider," remarked the justice who had interrogated the rector. You made a post-mortem examination, we understand. Will you tell us what you found?" Then Dr. Morgan described the wound. and how the knife had penetrated the heart, and had. undoubtedly, caused instant death. Such a knife as this?" "Yes." I understand you to say that it required a very powerful blow?" "Yes; the ribs were partly cut and bruised." Could it have been a case of suicide?" "I cannot conceive it possible." Or an accident?" Strange things happen by accident. I am unable to say ^positively that it could not possibly have been an accident, but I am unable to suggest the sort of accident." "you are acquainted with Miss Stepney; could she-" She would be a very powerful woman if she could. One can imagine that even a I feeble woman, throwing herself violently upon feeble woman. throwing herself violently upon [ a man on the ground, might, with the assis- tance of the weight of her body. exercise great force; still, the chances are so very remote, and this blow was struck at the heart with precision." "We are to take it that you do not consider I that the murder could have been committed I by Miss Stepney?" "Quite so." I The prisoner was remanded for a week. The court adjourned. He had telegraphed to Swansea for a local Eolicitor of repute named Theobald. This gentleman had appeared when the first wit- ness was in the box, and he had hurriedly advised Eccles to say nothing, to ask no ques- tions; there would be plenty of opportunity when the line of defence was decided upon, and this could not be done in a hurry. Mr. and this could not be done in a hurry. Mr. Theobald made notes of the evidence, but, save for bowing respectfully to the bench, 1 took no part in the proceedings. He was too old and wily a bird to commit himself or his client on the first day of magisterial in quiry. ¡ ¡ I "Now," said the lawyer, adjusting his eye- glasses and taking a. pinch of snuff, "you have told me the whole story so far as you know it. Are you sure ycu have omitted nothing?" They were in the prison room alone. "Why do you ask me?" demanded Eccles, I almost roughly. "Because my professional instinct tells me that, although in the main you have told me the truth, still a moment's hesitation con- veyed to me that at one point you were hiding something." Eccles made no answer for a time; he had agreed with Ben to say nothing about the cave and about showing Bob the knife. "I did not wish to bring & certain matter into this, certainly," he answered; "brildes, it is immaterial." "Pardon me, that will be for me to judge. You left the quarry at about two o'clock; at any rate, that is an hour, which it will be eaey enough to prove; from thence you pro- ceeded towards Ystrad. Who did you visit at Ystrad?" "John Williams, and also Mra. Oowan of the Bell Inn, Caerphilly" "Which first?" "John Williams." "What time was it?" "Just getting dark." "It gets dark about a quarter to five. Ton were not from two o'clock to a quarter to five getting from the quarry to Ystrad?" The lawyer had trapped the doctor. He smiled grimly. "Now be frank; what did you do and. where did you go, and who did you see in that time?" "Whatever can it matter what I did then; the murder was committed after that." ''Might have been and might not. Oome, Dr. Eccles, you must tell me, or else I cannot undertake your case." Then Eccles told him about the meeting with Bob, and that the last time he had seen the knife was in the cave. "That is what you call quite unimportant! I really am not surprised that innocent people suffer when they behave in this way." The lawyer was indignant. "It is quite impossible, Mr. Theobald, that Miss Stepney could have committed this crime -and-I naturally did not wish suspicion to attach to her." "I suppose, my dear sir, that you are parti- cularly desirous of getting hanged for a mur- der you have not done. and that you have sent for me to assist in the operation?" "Miss Stepney is as innocent as I am," very firmly. "Very likely, but that is not the point just now; at what time did you leave her?" At about four." "It would take three-quarters of an hour to get to Ystrad. That brings you to John Williams's at, as I said, a quarter to five. How long did you remain there?" "-Not many minutes." to John "Only old Richards driving some cows." "Give me his name and addrem?" This was done, as also was a list of the persons he had seen at John Williams's. "Now when you left John Williams you went to Mrs. CoWên. What time did you get. there?" Five, or perhaps a. quarter past." "Did you stop there long?" "She gave me a cup of tea, and Co-wan came in and offered me his nag to get home, and I said I would walk. I must have been trbere three-quarters of an hour, not more." "That makes it that you were at Oaerphiljyp three miles away from where the body was found, at the time the murder was oommxtited. So far so good. Now did you go straight trcna Caerphilly homewards?" Tes, I came on the Tetrad-road, until I met Ben o'r Cae ronniug towards me." "Did you meet anyone on the road; try and recollect; one oannot have too many witnesms in such a ca.æ?" Yes, I met John Welsh's lads at the crow roade; they were going home." The solicitor took a note. "Well, now, it seems to me that with luck we shall prove a tolera.bly compete alibi. I must go and hunt up these witnesses; mean- time I trust, you will speak to no one." "You think my defence reasonably dear?" "Yes, unless you have concealed eometiirog else from me. See what you would have done had I accepted yoror statement. Yon would I have said that it took you from two o'clock to a quarter to five to get from the quarry to Ystrad. Juøt consider the complexion that would have put on your case. You, might have got acquitted at the Assizes, but you would certainly have been committed for trial." "Will you oommunioate to Mr. Btepmey what you think about my oaae? I should like to relieve his mind. "And—anyone else-?" the lawyer oould not resist the tempta-tion to wink, a contortion ha was on oopaeion somewhat pa,rtiaJ to. The prison regulations forbade the solicitor from being a postman; still, this was an ex- ceptional case, and the conscience of a lawyer is proverbially elastic. Eccles wrote a pencil letter which, considering the tim» it took. Mr. Theobald thought unnecessarily long. He once interrupted to ask if he should call in the assistance of a shorthand clerk, but meet- ing with no response he busied himself with making notes of the persons he should have to see in the morning. This was a sensational case, and Mr. Theo- baJd determined to devote the whole of his personal time and energies to its elucidation. He would not even trust a clerk to see the witnesses; he would call upon them and take their statements himself, so that there should not be the slightest slip. Ultimately he left the prison gates with more love ami kisses in his bag than 'that, sombre article had ever carried before. (To be continued).

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