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THE DERBY MURDER—RESPITE OF MAINWARING. The Secretary of State has felt warranted, under all the circumstances, in advising her Majesty, in the case of the convict Mainwaring, to commute the capital sentence into one of penal servitude for life.
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NEW SCALE OF CHARGES FOR PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ONE THRKE INSERTION INSERTIONS, I 20 Words 6d. 1/3 j 28 Words 9d. 1/9 36 Words. 1/. 2 3 44 Words. 1/3 2/9 52 Words 1/6 3/6 The above charges apply only to the following classes of small advertisements, and must be PREPAID, or former rates will be charged. SITUATIONS WANTED. SITUATIONS VACANT. APARTMENTS TO LET. APARTMENTS WANTED. HOUSES TO LET. EXCHANGES. ARTICLES FOR PRIVATE SALE. MACHINERY AND TOOLS FOR SALE. BUSINESSES FOR SALE. LOST OR FOUND. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. TRADE SPECIALITIES. One Penny per Line charged for each insertion under this heading, PREPAID for not less than 13 weeks. STEEL PENS-Sample box, ild., post free, 2id. 9 different sorts. Prices from 8d. per gross, HUGHES, Stationer, Pontypool. COPYING PRESSES-21s. all iron, japanned and marbled. HUGHES, Pontypool. CHEAP PRINTING, without delay.—Bill Heads, cream laid paper, 10,000 for 29s.; Memo. forms, 5,000 for 215. HUGHES, Pontypool. J. E. BUNSTON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, George Street, Pontypool, (Next Door to the Full Moon), For 16 years with Mr D. Evans, Commercial St., BEGS respectfully to inform the Clergy, Gentry, and jD Inhabitants generally of Pontypool and Neigh- bourhood, that he has just COMMENCED BUSINESS On the Premises lately occupied by Mr Wir. JOXES, Draper, and formerly by Mr GOLDING, Watchmaker, and trusts by careful attention and moderate charges to merit a share of public patronage. Repairs promptly executed on the Premises. M. WINTERHALDER, Watchmaker & Jeweller (Opposite the Croicn Hotel), GEORGE -ST., PONTYPOOL, DEGS to return his sincere thanks to the Inhabi- 1) tunts of Pontypool and neighbourhood for the liberal patronage which he has received during so many years, and will use every possible effort to give complete satisfaction to all who favour him with their custom. to A LARGE STOCK OF Clocks of various kinds, Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver Chains and Alberts, Brooches, Lockets, Rings, Studs, Ear-rings, Scarf Pins, Sleeve Links, Solitaires, and numerous other articles of Jewellery suitable for Ladies and Gen- tlemen, at most reasonable prices. Spectacles & Eye Glasses to suit all Sights. .Repairs neatly and expeditiously executed on the Premises.—CHARGES MODERATE. j _n NOTIOKr •sons found in search of W killing Grouse other Game upon the Blaendare Es- » Prosecuted as the law directs. 'igned) DAVID LLEWELLIN., Pontypool, Jaly, 1879. '4tø.3 OTIOE, ersons found Trespassing on the rm and Lands connected there- .ecuted to the utmost rigour of (Signed) DAVID LLEWELLIN. Pontypool, July, 1879. 4ta3 J-KIST MILL TO LET. TO BE LET, with immediate possession, the GRIST Mllili, worked by water power, situate on the Avon Llwyd between Pontypool and Pont- newynydd, opposite to the Osborne Forge. For further particulars, apply to the Pontypool Iron and Tinplate Company, Pontypool. House and Shop to Let. FIRST-CLASS POSITION near Club Building, Pontypool. LARGE SHOP, 20 feet by 20 feet; double front, plate glass, with store room of same size beneath. HOUSE contains eight good rooms, china pantry, outhouses, and usual offices. Private entrance from new road.—Apply to Mr HASKINS, Music Ware- house, Pontypool. Building Land, Pontypool. ELIGIBLE SITES for BUILDING, situate near the British School, to be Let on Lease for 99 years. Apply to Mr W. H. ROSSER, Albion Road, or to Mr DAVID DAVIES, Civil and Mining Engineer, Park Ter- race. To Drapers and Others. TO LET, a commodious SHOP & PREMISES, situated in the Market Place, Pontypool, admirably adaptt-d for business.-Apply to Mr DAVID DAVIES, Civil and Mining Engineer, Park Terrace, Pontypool. ANTED.-20 Boys, of good character; W special terms to those of 13 or 14 years of age. Apply to William Brown Witchell, South Wales Boot Manufactory, Abersychan. WANTED.—A good plain Gardener, who will make himself generally useful. Single man preferred. Honesty, sobriety, willingness, and thorough respect- ability indispensable.—Apply to A. B., care of Hughes and Son, Stationers, Pontypool. 2ta2 T>ONT¥POOL.—To be Let, a Ready-money GRO- -L CERY BUSINESS, situate in George-street; with or without Stock.-Apply on the premises, or to J. WHEELER, Blaenavon. lmpl TO LET, a first-class HOUSE and SHOP, at Griffithstown, with double plate-glass front; best situation-, moderate rent.—Apply to B. and W., Free fress umce. ita BRIDGEND BEERHOUSE, Pontnewynydd, to LET.—Apply on the Premises. 2mpl TO LET, MOUNT PLEASANT INN, Crumlin- street, Pontypool.—Apply to William Bunning, Trosnant Stores. 3mp3 TO BE LET, SHOP, DWELLING HOUSE, and PREMISES, in Crane-street, Pontypool, lately in the occupation of Mr T. PROSSER, Grocer.—For particulars and to view apply to Mr E. H. DAVIES, Ironmonger, Pontypool. TO BE LET, and entered upon immediately, the CROWN BEERHOUSE, near Pontnewynydd Iron Works.—Apply to J. H. WAINWBIGHT, Club Cham- bers, Pontypool. 4mp3 FOR SALE.—Two pairs of Roller Skates, one pair for lady and one pair for gentleman small case of surgeon's Dissecting Instruments; japanned Sketching Ca&e by Rowticy, containing 24 moist water colours i and splended Case containing Stuffed Fox.—Apply to C.D., Pontypool Free Press Office. ta ———————————————— —————————————— A FIRST-CLASS HOUSE AND BUTCHER'S SHOP to Let, at Griffithstown. Business already established. Rent low.—For terms, &c., apply W. H. j BROWY, Griffithstown. FOR SALE, Prime Thatching Straw, Buckle Stuff, Poles for Fencing, Stakes for Dahlias, or Roses.—Apply to HENRY KNIPE, Coedygric, near Pontypool. MUSIC, FRENCH, GERMAN, and LATIN.—Mrs CLARKE (Diplomee), Railway Terrace, Pont uewynydd, RECEIVES PUPILS in tbe above. Sales ty JUtcta. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. PONTYPOOL, MON. MESSRS. WAITE & SON HAVE been favoured with instructions to SELL t1 BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at an early date, a VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY SITUATE AS ABOVE. Further particulars will appear. Auctioneers' Offices, Clarence-st., Pontypool, August 6, 1879. SHORT NOTICE OF SALE. Olarence Sale Rooms, CLARENCE STREET, PONTYPOOL. WAITE & SON WILL SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises as above, on MONDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1879, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, A QUANTITY OF Household Furniture, TRADE UTENSILS & EFFECTS, (Taken under Distress for Rent, and removed for convenience of Sale,) Comprising mahogany, dining, card, occasional, and other tables; couches, in leather; corner cupboard, with glass front; French polished, mahogany, oak, arm, and other chairs; 8-day case and other clocks, spoons, mats, engravings, mahogany French, iron, wood, and other bedsteads, palliasses, beds, bolsters, pillows, sheets, blankets, quilts, old oak-carved linen chest, mahogany chests with drawers, trunks, plate rack, clothes flask, fenders, fire irons, tripods, flat irons, bird's cage, spark guard, trays, ornaments, iron boiler, riddles, axe, capital 4-pull beer engine, tea canisters, steel yards, billiard cues and rests, 2-knife chaff ma- iebine, chair back, lot of quartering boards, door and I window frames, gas fittings, and various other articles too numerous to mention. GOODS ON VIEW THE MORNING OF SALE. NO RESERVE. COMMERCIAL ST., PONTYPOOL. Extensive Sale of Surplus Stock. Mr. J. H. WAINWRIGHT HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr JOHN ALLEN, China, Glass, and Earthenware Dealer, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the above Premises, on MONDAY, the 18th AUGUST instant, and Five following days, a large and well-selected ASSORTMENT OF I Modern China, Glass, Earthenware, ORNAMENTS, And a variety of other Articles, consisting of CHI1TA Tea, Coffee, and Dessert Services; Old Coal- port and other China. GLASS. -Cut and moulded decanters, claret decan- ters, cut and engraved jugs with goblets to match, celery glasses, pickle jars, finger glasses, bouquet holders, salvers, hyacinth glasses, fruit and flower epergnes, oval and round glass dishes, sugar and cream jugs to match, butter dishes, salts, cruets (complete), water bottles and glasses, soda and tumbler glasses (cut and moulded), goblets, tall ale glasses, champagne, claret, hock, port, and sherry wine glasses, custard and jelly glasses, honey pots, glass baskets, ice pails, wine and spirit bottles, comports, biscuit jars. EARTHENWARE.—Dinner and toilet services, sets of Parian terra-cotta and majolica jugs with bottles and flower pots, hot and cold water jugs, bread and cheese trays, salad and punch bowls, fish drainers, soup and sauce tureens, vegetable dishes and sundry dinner ware, tea pots and basins, terra-cotta water bottles and stands, London stone-figured jugs, bottles, and jars, cream pots, starch pans, butter pots, milk bowls, spirit barrels and chums, spittoons, bed, stool, and slipper pans, stew puts, foot warmers. A large and well-selected assortment of lustres, vases, jug stands, toilet table services, fancy flower pots candlesticks, tobacco jars, spitts, match strikers, fish globes, candle ornaments, meerschaum, briar, broseley, and other pipes, brooches, jet drops, brushes, combs, India rubber toys, together with nume- rous other ornaments in great variety. The AUCTIONEER begs to call particular attention to the above superior and well-selected Stock. The Sale will commence on each of the above-named days at 6 p.m. punctually. Club Chambers, Pontypool, Aug. 6th, 1879. Brynmawr House, Broad Street, BLAENAVON. To Drapers, Parties Furnishing, & Others. Mr. J. H. WAINWRIGHT HAS been favoured with instructions from the Trus^ tee of the Estate of JOHN WILLIAMS, a Bankrupt, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises, as above, ou MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1879, all the ou MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1879, all the NEAT AND USEFUL Household Furniture, Trade Fixtures, AND OTHER, EFFECTS, Comprising mahogany, dining, pembroke, and centre tables, mahogany sofas and easy chairs, hair-seated, Windsor, rocking, and cane-seated chairs, mahogany sideboard, book cases and corner cupboards, Fine-toned Pianoforte (in Walnut Case), By Brinsmead and Son birch half-tester bedsteads, iron, French, and half-tester bedsteads, straw palliasses, roillpuff mattresses, feather and millpuff beds, bolsters and pillows, sheets, blankets, counterpanes, table cloths, towels, &c., carpets, drug- getting, oilcloth and mats, mahogany and painted chests I of drawers, mahogany and painted washstands and dressing tables, chamber ware. pier glasses (gilt and osewood frames), toilet glasses, toilet sets, lustres, vases, and other ornaments, cut glass decanters, water jugs, wine glasses, tumblers, salts, cream jugs & sugar basins, Z3 el celery glasses, &c., china tea service, dinner service, electro-plated tea and coffee pots, breakfastand tea ware, dishes, plates, jugs, basins, stone jars, jam pots, &c., counters, with drawers, nests of large drawers, show tables, window stands and fittings, shelving, large mir- rors, &c., set of brass-mounted harness, saddle and bridle, a quantity of books, four-legged and round dial tables, dish covers, knives and forks, tea, dessert, and table spoons, cruet stands, bread tins, roasting jacks, meat tins, cullinders, gridirons, fry pans, pots kettles, saucepans, fire irons, dust preventers, fenders, washing boards and tubs, pans, baskets, boxes, and other effects too numerous to mention. NO RESERVE. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Club Chambers, Aug. 13, 1879. Abersychan, near Pontypool. CAPITAL VILLA RESIDENCE AND DWELLING HOUSES. ITI O BE SOL BY AUCTI0X, Mr. J. H. WAINWRIGHT At the WHITE HART INN, ABERSYCHAN, on TUESDAY, the 19th day of AUGUST, 1879, at 3 for 4 o'clock in the Afternoon (subject to conditions of Sale to be then and there produced), THE FOLLOWING Valuable Properties, VIZ. ■.— LOT I.-All that capital and substantially-built de- tached Villa Residence, known as Glanavon House," situate at Abersychan, in the county of Monmouth, for many years in the occupation of the Rev Stephen Price, and now of the Rev Richard Jones, and comprising drawing room, dining room, sitting room, four bed- rooms, and dressing room kitchen, pantry, and large cellar, together with the lawn and garden thereto be- longing and occupied therewith. LOT 2.—All those Two Dwelling Houses adjoining the last mentioned premises, with the gardens thereto belonging, in the respective occupations of Mrs Eliza- beth Howells and Mrs Elizabeth Rogers. LOT 3.-All those Two Dwelling Houses and Pre- mises, situate at Abersychan aforesaid, near the Goods Station of the Monmouthshire Railway there, and now in the respective occupations of Joseph lies and Thos. Davies. All the above Premises are Copyhold of the Manor of Wentsland & Bryngwin they are in a good state of repair, and are so well situated as to command ready tenants. Further particulars may be obtained upon application to the AUCTIONEER, Club Chambers, Pontypool, or to Messrs. GIlEENWAY & BYTHWAY, Solicitors, Pontypool. Freehold Land, near the Lime Kilns, PONTNEWYNYDD, NR. PONTYPOOL. I To PARTIES FURNISHING, HOUSEKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. Mr. J. H. WAINWRIGHT HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr J. WILLIAMS (who is leaving the Country) to SELL BY AUCTION, on MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1879, all the NEAT AND USEFUL Household Furniture AND EFFECTS, Comprising mahogany Pembroke, dining, and round tables, mahogany Windsor and cane-seated chairs, arm chairs, sofas, square and round deal tables, mahogany corner cupboards, 8-day and American clocks, silver patent lever watch, sewing machine (Singer's) with stand, mahogany and deal washstands and dressing tables, chamber ware, toilet glasses, night commode, linen chests, boxes, half-tester and French iron bed- steads, feather and millpuff beds, palliasses and mat- tresses, sheets, blankets, counterpanes, carpets, drug- geting, oil cloth, mats, mahogany chest of drawers, towel rails, engravings in gilt and maple frames, family Bibles, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and a quantity of other books, work boxes, baskets, tea caddies, tea trays, cruet stands, knives and forks, spoons, tea, breakfast, and dinner ware, glass salts, jugs, glasses, cut decan- ters, vases, and other chimney ornaments, sugar basins, cream jugs, dishes, &c., fenders, fire irons, ashpans, tripods, pots, kettles, saucepans, washing tubs and boards, beer, water, and wash casks, benches, pigs' troughs, garden crops, &c., paraffin lamp, brass and iron candlesticks, &c., pianoforte by Broadwood Sons, home-cured bacon, and other effects too numerous to mention. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock.—No Reserve. Club Chambers, Pontypool, Aug. 6, 1879. PONTYPOOL, MONMOUTHSHIRE. Desirable Beerhouse, Shop, and other Pro- perty for Sale. Mr. J. H. WAINWRIGHT WILL OFFER for SALE BY AUCTION, at the MONTAGUE HOTEL, PONTYPOOL, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of AUGUST, 1879, at 3 o'clock in the After- noon precisely (subject to the conditions of Sale to be then and there produced and read), THE FOLLOWING Messuages and Premises; LoT 1.—All that Messuage, Shop, Warehouse, and Premises now used as a Beerhouse and Grocer's Shop, called or known by the name of the Wellington Inn," and situate at the Trancb, Pontypool, aforesaid, and now in the occupation of Sarah Harris. LOT 2.—All those Two Cottages and Premises near Lot 1, and in the several occupations of Mrs Morgan and Mr John Griffiths as monthly tenants thereof, at an aggregate yearly rental of £ 10 8s. per annum. The properties are of Copyhold tenure, holden of the Manor of Wentsland and Bryngwin, and are exceptionally well situated for business pur. poses. To view, apply to the respective tenants and for far. ther particulars to the AUCTIONEER, Club Chambers, Pontypool; or to MR T. WATK1NS, Solicitor, Pontypool, SHORT NOTICE OF SALE. Hanbury Hotel, Griffithstown, NEAR PONTYPOOL. To Parties Furnishing, Housekeepers, and Others. Mr O. lMINOR HAS been favoured wirh instructions from Mr T, H. Rickard and others to SELL BY AUCTION, on the Premises as above, on MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1879, the remaining portion of Household Furniture AND EFFECTS- Comprising mahogany sofas and couches in hair and leather, easy chairs in ditto, pembroke, round, square, and other tables; cane-seated, arm, rocking, and other chairs; 8-day and 30-hour clocks and timepieces, lithographs, oleographs, perambulator, carpets, drug- geting and hearth rugs, mats, cradles, bassinettes, ornaments, pier glasses in gilt and rosewood frames, walnut desks, lot of good books, bookcase with glass front and cheffioneer bottom, wardrobe in maple, cor- nice poles with rings and fittings complete, walnut whatnot, mahogany and painted chests with drawers, iron, wood, and brass-mounted bedsteads, patent sanitary spring mattress (by Rowcliffe), palliasses, wool mattresses, feather and millpuff beds, bolsters and pillows, painted and polished washstands and dressing tables, chamber ware, towel rails, commodes and pans, work and other baskets, fenders and fire- irons, concertinas, accordions, &c. The Sale to commence at Four o'clock sharp. NO RESERVE. WESLEYAN CIIAPEL, PONTYPOOL. THE ANNIVERSARY OF the above place of "W orship will be held on SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1879, when the REV. PETER M'KENZIE, OF LEEDS, Will preach in the Morning at 11.0 a.m., and in the Evening at 6 o'clock. Collections will be made in aid of the Trust Fund. On the following Evening (August 25th), at the same place, the Rev. PETER M'KENZIE will deliver his POPULAR LECTURE On JOB, THE PATRIARCH OF UZ HIS TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS." Chair to be taken at Seven o'clock. Tickets, Is. Gallery, 6d. Pontrhydyrun Sunday School. THE TEA PARTY in connection with the above School will take place on MONDAY, AUGUST 18th, at 4 o'clock.—Admission for Visitors, 6d each. Imp THE CONSECRATION OF ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, PONTNEWYNYDD, Will take place on TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 1879, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. FURTHER PARTICULARS NEXT WEEK. The IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD ALES PALE ALES, AND STOUT. IMPERIAL HEREFORD BREWERY. These well-known HOUSEHOLD ALES are unrivalled for purity, delicacy of flavour, and excellence of quality and value combined. Mild Ales: 10d., Is., Is. 3d., and Is. 4d. per gallon. T>_1_ »?. /"C A# A light, tonic, bitter, of pleasant A die Atv I w.Ot J • flavour, Is.per gallon; firkins, 9s; kilderkins, 18s. Crystal Pale Ale • 10s. 6d.; kilderkins, 21s, Golden Mild Ale: 10s. 6d.; kilderkins, 21s. Export Mild Ale • 12s.; kilderkins, 24s. Watkins's Hereford Stout (X.S.) Nutritious. The favourite brand; firkins, (9 gallons) 12s; kilderkins,(18 gallons) 24s. Delivered Carriage Free, in the West of England, in 9, 18,36, and 54 gallon casks, direct from the brewery, or through the District Agents. Each Cask bears the Brewery Label Trade Mark-An EAGLE, and name, WATKINS, HEREFORD." WM. PEGLER, JUN., PONTYPOOL, Appointed SOLE AGENT in Pontypool for these cele- brated Ales and Stout. Brewery prices, with liberal cash discount. The Pale and Mild Ales, at Is per gallon, are generally acknowledged to be the best in the Market.-Full Price List on application. Globe Hotel, Pontypool. MR. G. NEWTH, of the Bruce Hotel, Aberdare, begs to inform his friends and the public gene- rally that he has REMOVED to the above commodious premises, where he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit the patronage of his friends, whose I admiration will be excited by the living curiosities. New Zealand & Australia. ^PECIAL ADVANTAGES are offered to persons O booking passages to any New Zealand or Australian ports, through FREDK. SMITH, Bridge-st., Blaenavon, Local Agent for the following Lines- New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), New Zealand Passengers' Line, Orient Steam Navigation Co., Green's Blackwall Line of Packets. For Fares, and other information, apply to the Local Agent. EIGRATION. TO prevent Disappointment, Delay, and Extra Expense, EMIGRANTS Are advised to Secure their Berths before leaving home. The only Authorised Agent in Pontypool For UNITED STATES & CANADA By all Lines from Liverpool, London, Glasgow, and Bristol, and for NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA By the Orient, Green's, and the New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Lines, is A GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. NOTICE. COTTAGE COMPOSITES MAY NOW BE HAD At 15 per cent. Reduction in Price, AT THE ONLY MANUFACTORY IN SOUTH WALES JOHN HAVARD, Rockfield House, Pontypool. GuaranteedFirst-class Illuminating Power. F. I. WALL, Auctioneer and Valuer, MARKET ST., PONTYPOOL. CASH advanced prior to Sale upon all kinds of Pro perty consigned for Absolute Disposal—Ail Sales settled for same or following day-Manager for the Commercial Loan and Discount Company, 77, Com- mercial-road, Newport, and Market-street, Pontypool- Cash advanced from X5 upward, to Farmers, Tradesmen, Househo'ders, and others, upon their Stock-in-Trade, Furnivre, and Effects, without publicity.—Address as above. Igjjp All kinds of Household Furniture, Surplus Stock, or Job Lots, bought for cash, TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. RICHARD JOKES, GROOER AND BAKER-, Trosnant Street, Pontypool, DESIRES to return his thanks for the kind and liberal patronage received by him during the many years he has been in Business; and begs to announce that, having failed, through ill.health, to attend to Business for a long time past, he has this day Transferred his Business to his Sons, JOSEPH and JOHN JONES, who will in future carry on the same under the name of JONES BROTHERS. July 6th, 1879. JONES BROTHERS Respectfully solicit a continuance of the support so liberally bestowed upon their Father, and beg to assure their Customers that every effort will be made ou their in ordef to.gi.ye full satisfac- tion touching the "quality of their Goods, and in the execution of all orders with which they may be favored. 2tal To the Overseers of the Poor and the Constables of the Parish of Llanvihangel Llantarnam, and all whom it may concern. I ANN WATERS, now residing at Ton Saunders, in j the Parish of Llanvihangel Llantarnam, in the County of Monmouth, Widow, and for Six Months last past having resided at Ton Saunders, in the said Parish of Llanvihsngel Llantarnam, Do hereby give Notice that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Police Station, Caerleon, on the Fourth day of September next ensuing, for any of the Excise Licenses that may be held by a Publican for the Sale, by Retail, at a house situate at Cwmbran, known by the name of the Great Western," of Intoxicating Liquor, to be consumed either on or off the premises, and which I intend to keep as Inn, Ale- house, or Victualling House. Given under my band this 8th day of August, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Nine. ANN WATERS. LADIES' SCHOOL, PONTYPOOL. MISS HOME, (Educated at a Ladies' College in Paris, and certificated,) HAS now OPENED a SELECT DAY SCHOOL for a limited number of Young Ladies. Music, French, Drawing, Sfc., will be Taught on Moderate Terms Apply at Mrs. UOWBEBRY'S, Lower Crane Street. S. VINER, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER, 4, Park Terrace, Pontypool, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Pontypool and it8 vicinity that she has just COMMENCED BUSI« NESS as above, and hopes by strict attention and punctuality, combined with MODERATE CHARGES, to merit a share of their support. THOMAS CORNER, Auctioneer & Appraiser, 42, COMMERCIAL STREET. NEWPORT. RENTS COLLECTED. Experienced Bailiffs employed for the Recovery of Rents, Bills of Sale, &c. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS, RODERICK'S RHEUMATIC CORDIAL, Price Is. 1-id. 2 An Effectual Remedy for Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, AND ALL KINDS OF RHEUMATISM. THIS Preparation has been highly esleemed for many years, and its great demand is chiefly due to the personal recommendation of those who have been bene- fited by it. BAYLEY'S TONIC, APERIENT, AND PURIFYING, FAMILY PILLS, FOR THE LIVER AND STOMACH. Are prepared with great care, on the most approved principles, of choice and well-proportioned ingredients; they are mild in their operation, and, from their pure composition, are easily digested by the stomach they thoroughly eradicate those humours, which, when ne- glected, lead to serious and often fatal results, and by their direct action on the blood, renovate and invigorate the whole system.-Sold in boxes, at 7!d., Is. 1 id., and 2s. 9d. each. ff" Bayley's Family Pills do not contain one particle of Mercury, Antimony, or any other mineral ingredient —— PREPARED ONLY BY T. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool, And Sold by must Chemists and Medicine Vendors. To Ooal Proprietors. THE PONTYPOOL GAS AND WATER COM-, PANY are prepared to receive TENDERS for the supply of best LARGE GAS COAL, for their Gas Works, for One, Two, or Three Years, commencing on the First day of October next. The coal to be delivered free on the Mon. Railway Company's Siding at Crane- street, Pontypool, or the Great Western Railway Siding, Trosnant, Pontypool, in such quantities and at such times as may be requited. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Manager. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of the Company, endorsed, Tender for Gas Coal," and de- livered at the Company's Office, Mill-road, Trosnant, Pontypool, not later than the 31st instant. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. (By Order), ANDREW HAIR, Secretary and Manager. Pontypool Gas and Water Offices, August 6th, 1879. J. H. WAINWRIGHT, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, ESTATE, HOUSE, COMMISSION, AND INSURANCE AGENT, RECEIVER & TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY. OFFICES:— Club Chambers, Pontypool. J. H. WAINWRIGHT having commenced Business as above, trusts by exercising a strict, careful, and punctual attention to all matters with which he may be favoured, to merit a share of public support. GRATE ORNAMENTS ARE now being SOLD OFF at the prices quoted UL below, in consequence of the lateness of the season: 2s 6d for Is 3d Is 6d 9d Is „ 6d HUGHES & SON, PRINTERS, STATIONERS, &c. &c., PONTYPOOL The Florentine Electric Hair Brush ALL PURE BRISTLES (NOT WIRES), IS guaranteed to Cure Headache and Neuralgia in from 2 to 5 minutes. Independent of its valuable properties, it is really a Cheap Hair Brush. No. 1, 2/; 2, 2/6; 3,3/; 4, 3/6; 5,4/; 6,4/6. SOLE AGENT FOR PONTYPOOL & NEIGHBOURHOOD H. FOX, Hair Dresser, Perfumer, and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer. LADIES' COMBINGS made up in any Style.
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= STOCK AND SHARE LIST. Supplied by Messrs. THACKERAY & SAYCE, Stock and Share Brokers, 1, Pearson-place, Cardiff. RAILWAYS. Paid Prices Stock Great Western ZCIOO 93:1 931 „ London and North Western 100 .140 141 Monmouthshire 100 .151 152 Rhymney 100 .153 155 Taff Vale 100 .215 216 PREFERENTIAL. Stock Monmouthshire 5 per cent. 100 .120 122 12 Do. New. convertible 6 lli li-L Stock Taff Vale No 1 100 .215 216 Do. 4! per cent 100 110 112 Do. 5 per cent 100 .120 121 GUARANTEED AND LEASED Stock Rhymney, 5 p. c. guaranteed 100 .121 122 50 Aberdare, 10 per cent 50 118 120 20 Coleford Mon., & IJsk, 5 p.c. 20 23 23-21 Stock Great Western 5 p. c. (guar) 100 .128 129 „ Hereford, Hay, & Brecon 100 94 95 21 Do. do. Pref. 100 95 96 DEBENTURE STOCKS. Stock Hereford, Hay, and Brecon 5 per cent 100 .123 124 „ Great Western 5 per cent. 100 .127 129 „ Taff Vale 4 per cent 100 .103 105 BANKS. 20 BristolWestof England,Lim. 7-21 7 7! 2 100 Glamorganshire Banking Co. 100 .140 145 10 Glamorganshire 10 13 14 10 London & Provincial, Lim. 5 101 lOf x.d f 50 National Provincial 21 68 69 20 National Provinciat 12 ..38 40 10 North and South Wales 10 27 271 20 Swansea (Limited) 7. 7-jj 7i GAS. 10 Aberdare 10 10 11 Stock Bristol 100 .173 174 „ Cardiff A 10 per cent. 100 .178 182 Do. B 8 per cent 100 .140 145 25 Do. Shares 7 per cent.. 25 30 33 10 Llynvi Valley 10 10 11 Stock Newport A 100 .175 180 11 Do. B. 100 .130 135 20 Do. C. 17 19 20 25 Swansea 10 per cent 25 25 Swansea 71 per cent 25 GAS AND WATER. 10 Bridgend 10 9 10 Stock Do. Deb. Stock 100 .101 102 „ Pontypool (Max 10 p. c.) 100 .135 145 12 Do. ( do. ) 12 15 17 10 Do. (Max. 7 p. c.) 10. 9 11 10 Ystrad 10 20 21 WATER WORKS. 25 Bristol 25 63 64 Stock Cardiff 100 290 300 Do. 1860 100 .180 190 10 New 6 13 15 Stock Neath 10 p. c. Guaranteed 100 .190 195 10 Do. 5 per ct. Preference 10 9 10 10 Newport 10 18 20 10 Do. New 7 13 15 Stock Pontypridd 5 p. 0. Preference 100 107 112 MISCELLANEOUS. Stock AlexandraDook,6p.c. Pref. 100 .110 120 i" Ditto 8 p.c. Pref. 100 ..120 130 10 Bristol and South Wales Wagon Co., Limited 4 6} 6| 23 Ebbw Vale 20 1 2 100 Nantyglo and Blaina Iron Works, Preference 100 14 16 10 Newport Abercarn Colliery 10 4i 41 5 Do. Tramways 5 2} 3 20 Patent Nut and Bolt, Lim. 14 18 19 50 Rhymney Iron, Limited 50 12} 13} 15 Do. New 15 31 41 25 South Wales Colliery. 24. If 2t 50 Tredegar Irou&Coal, A Lim. 24 11 4 13 25 Do. do. B Lim. 25 16 18 Bank Rate 2 per cent. (since 10th April). BUYERS:- Rhymney Iron Shares, large and small; also, Debentures Rhymney Railway, 6 p. c. of 1864, at 141 p. c. Taff Vale Railway Stocks, all classes Milford Dock Shares at 3. Great Western Colliery Shares at 21s London and Provincial Bank Shares at 1016 THACKERAY & SAYCE, CARDIFF, August 13, 1879.
I CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. The Proprietor does not hold himself responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. The columns of this paper are at all times open to the ex- pression of opinions on subjects of a public character. Correspondents are requested to write on one side of the paper only, and to avoid personalities; and must enclose with the letter their own names and postal addresses, not necessarily for publication (unless intended by them), but for the satis- faction of the Editor.
To the Editor of the Free…
To the Editor of the Free Press. Dear Sir,—Will you kindly inform me, if yon can, at what hour on Sunday evenings the members of St. James's Choir are supposed to be in their seats, as I have noticed very frequently of late that some few of them make it a practice of walking in from five to fifteen minutes after the service has commenced. I am sure it must be a source of no small annoyance to the clergyman officiating, as well as to a great many of the congregation, of whom your correspondent signs himself ONE.
THE FOUR SHILLING RATE.
THE FOUR SHILLING RATE. To tlte Editor of the Free Press, Dear Sir,—Permit me through the medium of the PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS, as a ratepayer in this district, to ask the Chairman of the Pontypool Local Board to be kind enough to answer in your next week's issue the following three questions Firstly. Is the rumour correct that some of the mem. bers of the Board are personally interested in the levy- ing and collecting of the above rate, inasmuch as they are to receive a considerable portion themselves, one at least to the extent of some scores of pounds, for services rendered in connection with the recent law suit- Masters v. the Pontypool Local Board ? Secondly. If the rumour referred to be a well-founded one, would the Chairman be kind enough to publish, -for the information of my fellow-ratepayers and myself, the particulars of the services rendered in each case, and detail the amounts charged ? # Thirdly. Is it not directly antagonistic to the spirit of the Public Health Act that any persons should under such circumstances become or remain members of any Local Board, and especially so, to assist in making or confirming a rate ? I am, faithfully yours, QUERIST. Pontypool, August 13th, 1879. "Knowlcdge is power." Not always; the boy that gathers up his nshing-tackle and empty basket as the sun is sinking in the west knows that his mother stands watching and waiting for him at the garden gate, and the knowledge that the kindling wood re- mains uncut is such a source of weakness to him that to march along and whistle, What is Home Without a Mother r is an utter impossibilit_
Family Notices
43irtbs, -Marriages. ani) Deatljs. DEATHS. Aug. 4, at Sebastopol, aged 16 years, James, son of Mr Patrick Murphy, labourer. Aug. 6, at Pontyinoile, aged 17 years, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Richards, puddler. I Aug. 10, at Vicar's Cottage, Pontymoil, aged I 16 years, William Lewis, the second son of the late Mr Thomas Jones, of the Estate Office. Aug. 12, at No. 2, Spring Vale, Cwmbran, aged 77 years, Mrs Mary Williams, widow. Aug. 12, at 16, B-row, Blaenavon, aged 52 years, Mr Thomas Daniels, forge carpenter. Aug. 72, at New Inn, aged 67 years, Mary, wife of Mr Edward Holloway, woodward. Aug. 12, at Peutwyn, aged 66 years, Mr Stephen Stephens, engine fitter.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 1879.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 1879. WHAT may be the .ultimate result of the con- tinued efflux of our working population from the shores of their mother country cannot as yet be known with any degree of certainty; the subject presents to our understandings a problem, for the solution of which at the present time we should require an almost prophetic range of vision. That working men are availing themselves-and in very large numbers—of the cheapened rates at which many of the steam companies convey pas- sengers to those parts of the world where labour is in extensive demand, is an indisputable fact. The countries differ in their climates or produc- tions, but those who intend making them their future homes have but one end in view when they leave Old England, and that is to improve their outward circumstances, which the glowing ac- counts of prosperity in those countries lead them to believe can be much more speedily done there than in England. Better by far to seek a foreign clime and make a comfortable living abroad than starve at home. What better course can a man take who has been striving hard to make both ends meet, and cannot succeed in doing so, than that of leaving his troubles behind him, and stretching forward to grasp the prosperity which may so easily be his ? THE learned Judge of the County Court, on Wednesday, made an observation full of signifi- cance, in reference to the distress existing in the neighbourhood through the falling off in trade. On a commitment order being asked for against a man who had failed to comply with an order of the Court, his Honour said it would be useless to make one. It appeared that the man was earn- ing but 2s. a day, and that he was only engaged three days in the week, and upon this he had a wife and six young children to maintain. The defendant's wife gratefully thanked the Judge, but was met with the sharp rejoinder, Don't thank me, but thank your poverty; I would make you pay if I could." There is the difficulty. A period of unprecedented depression has unhappily fallen upon the country, and it cannot be doubted that this neighbourhood suffers quite as keenly as any other. In times of prosperity men were able to discharge their liabilities, but when work be- came scarce, and wages also were reduced, less money was consequently in circulation; the result has been not only an increase in County Court plaints, but a considerable addition to the number of applications for commitment orders. Pauper- ism, again, has assumed a really startling phase, and the Board of Guardians have difficulties to meet which must oft perplex their minds, and puzzle them as to how they can best economise the money of which they are the trustees, and at the same time do their duty to the poor of whom they are the guardians. When it is shown that a man does his best, while struggling for the maintenance of a large family, to pay his instal- ments, but, through an unforeseen event, he has been deprived of a large portion of his weekly income, it is hard to send him to prison, which is a reflection upon him for life, and increases the burden upon the ratepayers, for his family, being deprived of his support, consequently become chargeable to the rates. It is a sign of the times, but it is a sad thing to have to thank poverty for salvation from a prison. Well may we join in the hope that the dawn of brighter days is in the immediate rather than the distant future.
ON DIT.
ON DIT. BY AN ABERSYCHAN CONTRIBUTOR. IF, as people say, Music is the food of love," what a feast has Cupid been having at the Italian Gardens of late, where, under the leadership of our much-respected neighbour, Mr Sewell, good music has been so liberally dispensed. Go on, Friend Sewell, and may your efforts to cultivate a love for the beautiful and mellifluent strains sent forth by your party be crowned with success. NOTHING succeeds like success," and the volun- teer muster at the Varteg on Saturday last must indeed be considered quite a success. The country's picked men, when in uniform and under arms," generally command the interest of the "fair" sex, whose presence on Saturday contri- buted in no small degree to the liveliness of the scene. I am not a military critic, and therefore, exercising my judgment from a civilian's point of view, I should be inclined to say the field" manoeuvres were gone through in a most credit- able manner. I can, however, confidently affirm that the feeding" operations were performed in most enthusiastic style, the men showing them- selves well practised in "knife and fork" drill by coming to the charge and making the attack" with great spirit, this being followed up with vigour along the whole line, turned the enemy's flanks," and caused a complete rout, his "wings" and "main body" being cut up and almost annihilated; the "head quarters" being at the same time in great danger from lively sharp- shooters who wired in with an effective and well- sustained popping fire during the whole c(h)am- paign." Everything had been so well provided for the occasion by our esteemed neighbour, Mr' D. S. Davies, that it may seem hypercritical even to hint at faultfinding. One serious omission, however, was made in the arrangements-your Abersychan Contributor was not invited to join in the attack—ahem! THE ordinary difficulties and troubles of an editor are prodigious, but when is added an occasional "dig in the ribs from one whose "fellow feeling" 0 should make him "wondrous kind," it would not be surprising to find even an editor's heart to falter. 'Tis true some editors are very hard-hearted and hard-headed, and lose not even the slightest op- portunity to find a hole in a neighbour's coat, which, however small, pauses a longing to enlarge it. One need not therefore be astonished to find a literary bantling" of local repute complaining of your correction-of an error in a recent police report, and clamouring loudly for truth." Judg- ing from the choice and gentlemanly phraseology of the writer, one must infer that his abode was an Elysium, with a superabundance of that much- vaunted characteristic. I pause to sigh, and ex- claim, It is far safer to sin like Lucifer, in wily guise, than simply err and tell the wrong we do."
ARREST OF A SUPPOSED MURDERER…
ARREST OF A SUPPOSED MURDERER AT CARDIFF. On Wednesday, an Italian named Ubaldo Cam- pagnoli, who had worked as a shoemaker at Cardiff for five years, and had married, having one child, was arrested and handed over to the London police for transmission to Italy under the Extradition Treaty, on a charge of wilful murder committed many years ago in Ancona, Italy. The Cardiff police have been watching him some time, having had information that the supposed murderer had gone to Cardiff. The prisoner made no reply to the charge. His wife was terribly shocked. He was to all appearance a quiet, inoffensive man.
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STRANGE FREAKS OF LIGHTNING.—A violent thun- derstorm burst over the north of Ireland on Wednesday morning. At Rathfriland, Co. Down, the lightning struck the house of a small farmer named Peter Clark, and caused some damage to it. Two sons of the farn:er were sleeping together, and one, aged ten years, was struck dead, while the other remained uninjured. Six chickens were under one hen at the same farm, and they were all killed, but the hen was untouched.
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PONTYPOOL PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before Colonel BVRDE (chairman), E J. PHILLIPS, Esq., and C. H. WILLIAMS, Esq. A SCRIMMAGE BETWEEN WOMEN. Hannah Hurley, a married woman, of Blaenavon, was summoned for assaulting Harriet Ellis, on the 26th July. It appeared that defendant and her hus- band had been lodgingwith the complainant, and on the day named left their apartments. At that time 3s 6d was due for rent, and complainant went into defendant's bedroom and tried to prevent her taking a box away until this was paid. A struggle took place between the parties, which was the assault com- plained of.—Defendant denied assaulting the com- plainant, and said the 3s 6dwas owing for beer which had been supplied her in the house. It was an open house for the sale of drink, and anybody could obtain it.—Complainant strongly refuted the imputation, and said if it was in such repute as defendant alleged it was she who made it so.—The Chairman said com- plainant had no right to take the box out of the room before defendant had vacated it. The struggle did not amount to an assault in the eye of the law, and the case wonld be dismissed, each party to pay her cwn costs. Defendant, however, would have to pay the 3s 6d due for rent.—The latter declared her ina- bility to discharge the debt, and took her seat in the prisoner's dock. A GANG OF TRESPASSERS. John Williams, Edith Ann Lacey, Margaret Nield, Elvira Gibbs, Edith Thomas, Margaret Williams, and James Hicks, a group of youngsters, were summoned by the Blaendare Coal Company for trespassing upon their property.—Mr Greenway, who prosecuted, said the Company were sorry to have to bring a number of such young children into Court, but they had really no alternative. Instead of buying coal people sent their children to steal it, and so largely were these depredations carried on that the Company felt com- pelled to use such measures as were open to them to put a stop to it. He did not wish, however, to unduly press the charges.—The defendants, who all pleaded guilty, were ordered to pay a fine of 5s each, or go to the House of Correction for five days. AN ASSAULT. William Lewis, of Glascoed, was summoned for as- saulting John Harris, on the 27th July.—Defendant did not appear, & complainant having deposed to the facts, the Bench inflicted a penalty of 20s, or 14 days hard labour. BOOT STEALING. Joseph Williams, seaman, was charged on remand, and pleaded guilty to, stealing six pairs of boots, the property of Mr Henry Jacob, of Abersychan. On the previous Saturday night prosecutor missed three pairs of boots from the inside of his shop, and while making inquiries about them he saw the prisoner come and take three more pairs, whick could be reached from the street, and walk off.—Sergt. Lewis apprehended the prisoner with three pairs in his possession, and in an outbuilding where prisoner was proved to have been were three more pairs.-Supt. M'Intosh in- formed the Bench that prisoner had been convicted at Newport for stealing a pair of trousers, and this theft was committed on the day he came out of prison.—The Magistrates sentenced him to three months hard labour. STEALING A PLANE. James Griffiths, a wanderer, pleaded guilty to steal- ing a plough plane, the property of C, W. Simmons, of Cheltenham.—P.c. Boyd took the prisoner into custody, with the plane in his possession, at Pen- twynmawr.—Supt. M'Intosh applied for a remand for the production of of witnesses, and prisoner was remanded for a week.
PONTYPOOL POLICE COURT.
PONTYPOOL POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before E. J. PHILLIPS, Esq. CHARGE OF STEALING A RiNG.-Annie White, a girl, was charged with stealing a gold ring, the pro- perty of John Andrews, carpenter, of Blaenavon.— P.c. Smith deposed to apprehending prisoner, from information received; but, in the absence of other witnesses, she was remanded in custody until Satur- day. DRUNK AND RiOTOUS.-Thomas Smith was charged with being drunk and riotous at Pontnewydd on the previous Saturday night.—P.c. Ford proved the case, and defendant was fined 10s or 7 days.—Paid.
RIFLE SHOOTING FOR A SUPPER.
RIFLE SHOOTING FOR A SUPPER. On Tuesday morning, a friendly competition be- tween two teams of the Hanbury Rifle Corps took place at the Cwmlickey Range. The event is to be celebrated by a supper, the losing team bearicg the expense. From the subjoined scores it will be seen that there was some good shooting, Corporal Purnell's selection winning by 11 points :— SERGT. TRUMAN'S TEAM. 200 yards 500 yards Total Corporal Moxham 24 points 20 points 44 Private Williams. 22 „ 20 „ 42 Private Loeffler 20 19 „ 39 Corporal Davis 23 „ JL5. „ .3#' Sergt. Truman 20 „ 14 34 Private Newth 21 „ 12 „ ..33 Total. 130 100 230 CORPORAL PURNELL'S TEAM. 200 yards 500 yards Total Sergeant Bessent. 23 points 21 points 44 Corporal Edmonds 20 „ 22 „ 42 Corporal Purnell. 23 „ 18 „ 41 Corporal Morgan. 20 „ 19 „ 39 Private M'Vittie 21 „ 17 „ 38 Private Laird 25 „ 12 „ 37 Total 132 109 241
CAERAU PARK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL,…
CAERAU PARK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, NEWPORT. The fourth annual meeting for receiving the report of the examination and distributing the prizes was held recently. Mr T. Gibbs, Mayor of Newport, presided, and there were also present the Rev David Edwards, chairman of the school board, Councillors Benjamin Evans and Enoch Griffiths, Rev D. W. Davies, Mr T. Howell, &c. The report of the head master showed that the school had maintained its full complement of pupils, & that good work had been done during the year. Several of the pupils had again been successful in passing the various prelimi- nary examinations, and by sending one pupil to the last Oxford Local Examination, a beginning had been made in testing the teaching of the school in compe- tition with pupils of other schools. After the report had been read, the Mayor proceeded to distribute the prizes and certificates of merit. Mr Benjamin Evans kindly presented a handsome prize to the boy held in greatest respect by his fellow pupils for his courtesy and uprightness in the play-ground. As this was to be adjudged by a ballot of the boys, much interest was excited as to the result. For the second time (he having won the same prize last year) it was voted by a large majority to A. Winmill. A prize given by Mr Reynolds for the best map was held over, as Mt Reynolds was,prevezited from being present. Kind words of encouragement were addressed to the boys by the Revs. D. Edwards and D. W. Davies, and by Mr E. Griffiths, Mr B. Evans, and the Mayor, waf announced that a special prize would be given next year to the best pupil in tke whole school. Prior to the prize-giving, a play, entitled Ignorance at the bar," had been acted by the boys with much spirit, and the proceedings were enlivened by Mise Bell& Davies singing two songs appropriate to the occasion, "My playmate Jack and I," and The noble boy of truth." Pianoforte solos were rendered by Masteri Mann and Reynolds, and a duet (ftute and .piano) by Herr Suhr and Master L. Lewis. A kind farewell was then taken of Herr Suhr (who is returning to Germany), and the meeting was brought to a close.
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WHALING IN CARMARTHEN BAY.—rThree whales were seen coming down Carmarthen Bay 4tbout four o'clock on Monday afternoon. Thfge hoaU. aufened by six men each, went out from Tenby and lfarpoon. ed them. Nets were not used. One of the whales went away at a rapid pace with the hoat in tow, ."hut was subsequently captured and brouak* tqjthore. Ine three are now at high-water mark. They each mea- sure between 30 and 40 feet, and weigh, about a ton and a-half, There was great risk in the capture, and one boat was nearly upset. The greatest etcitement was manifested by crowds on the shore. The Spiritualists are going ahead in America. A flower medium, who, as her name is Via. Hatch, would be more appropriately classified as an egg medium, has been performing in Chelsea, Mass. Flowers, to the number of 125, were brought by spirit hands and distributed among the audience, and, the gas burners having previously been con- nected with an electric lighting apparatus, Mrs. Hatch and her spiritual attendants sent the elec- tric fluid into the pipes, brilliantly lighting the apartment. Mr. Edison has evidently a deal to learn yet. Another Yankee medium, Mrs. Simp- son, has been lately surprising her followers by fisbino- in spiritual waters. She takes a globe full of water, places it under the table, and after the lapse of a few seconds it contains a fine specimen of old fish! Mrs. Simpson should try for salmon; it would pay her better. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—Debilitated Constitutions.—When climate, age, or hardships, have undermined the health, skin diseases are prone to arise and augment the existing weakness. Hollo- way's medicaments daily prove most serviceable, even under the most untoward eircumstances. This well- known and high-esteemed unguent possesses the finest balsamic virtues, which soothe and heal without inflaming or irritating the most tender skin or most sensitive sore. Holloway's Ointment and Pills are. infallible for curing bad legs, varicose veins, swelled ancles, erysipelas, scaly skin, and every variety of skin disease. Over all these disorders Holloway's remedies exert a quick and favourable action, and, where cure is possible, gradually but certainly arrive at that consummation. They are invaluable in the cure of scrofula and scurvy.