Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

THE PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS' IS SOLD BY THE FO LLO WING AGENTS: AfiPP^vrniw ("Mr BRAIN, Post Officc. ABiiRSYCHAN. • • • | Mrs Thomas> nr. Raii. Station ABfiRTILLERY Mr HIGGs, Stationer {Mrs REKS, Post Office Mr PRO BERT, Stationer Mr I. MORGAN, News Agent CWMBRAN Mr SAMUEL, Stationer CRUMLIN Mr LUCAS, News Agent GARNDIFFAITH Mr CHAS. HERBERT GRIFFITHSTOWN Mr H. PEACH, Gen. Dealer PONTNEWYDD Mr FRANCIS, Bookseller. ( Mr CHAS. HERBERT PONTNEWYNYDD j Mrs JONES, Post Office ( MRS JENKINS. HUGHE9 & SON, Booksellers Messrs JONES & EDWARDS, PONTYPOOL Booksellers Mrs FARR, High-street ,Mr H. JONES, Trosnant PONTYPOOL ROAD, MESSRS W. H. SMITH & SON TATVWATW Mrs STONE, News Agent Mrs EDMUNDS, Post Office DISPATCH OF MAILS TO AMEBIC A AND ATJSTR^IJA, The dates given are those of the malls bein, The dates given are those of the malls being made up in London. It is recommended to post letters in tha country a day or two before, and to write the route on he envelope distinct from the address. AMERICA-UNITED STATES. Letters Registered ioz. newspapers. Every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. 2 £ d. Id. 4oz. CANADA. Every Thursday 2|d.. • Id. „ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Oct. 16. Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tas- mania^ ia Southampton) 6d. Id. „ „ Queensland, New South Wales, New Zealand (via S.ampton$Melbourne) 6d. Id „ PONTYPOOL POST OFFICE. .V" DELIVERY OF LETTERS, &C. About 8.0 am., 11.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m TIMES FOR POSTING IN PONTYPOOL. For London & all parts.11.0 a.m, 4.30 p.m, 7.0 p.m With additional stamp 11-10 4.40 „ 7.30 For Pontypool and neighbourhood, up to. 9.0 „ MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS. From.9.0 a.m to 5.0 p.m TELEGRAMS. From 8.0 a.m to 8.0 p.m. Sundays, 8.0 a.m to 10 a.m SAILINGS OF THE WELSH PRINCE FROM NEWPORT October 10 (to Bristol) 10.30 morning October 13 2.15 afternoon October 15 3.45 afternoon October 17 5.15 afternoon FROM BRISTOL October 11 (to Newport) 2. 0 afternoon October 14 4.15 afternoon October 16 5.30 afternoon October 18 7.30 afternoon TRAINS. From Crane-street Station, M. R. & C. Co. To Blaenavon (Old Line) 1040 2.45 8.15 To Brynmawr (New Line) 7.40 1.0 4.45 On Sundays 10.0 a.m. 8.45 p.m. An Extra Train on Saturdays only at 9.0 p.m., for Pont" newynydd and Abersychan only. Tg N 91;7 W.4,7, 2.57 1.52, 6,,52 .Tt.,J, l.i7 ,Zl,o t)ii i?ys. 8. 2 a. 3.12 pm. From Pontypool Town Station, Trosnant. G.W.R. Co. To Crumlin, at— I Sunday 8.57 2.16 | 6.1 | 8.57 | 6.13 To Pontypool Road, at— I 10.16 | M4 | 5.43 | 11.8 I 9-H From Pontypool Road. To Hereford at— I 7.40 10.30 | 11 29 | 2.101 3.431 6.5 | 8.45 | 6.5 An extra train to Abergavenny at 11.23 a.m. To Monmouth, at- 7.45 I 11.35 2.15 f 6.10 An extra train to Usk at 8.40 a.m. To Newport, at— .35]11.17J12.2512.0 |3.50|5.52| 6.10|8.35|9.3 | JJ.is | 9.26 The only DIRECT Line of Steamers to PHILADEL- PHIA is the AMERICAN LINE TTNTTTTCn STATES MAIL STEAMERS. I LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY, Calling atQuEENSTOWN every THURSDAY First-class, full-powered Iron Steam- ships are appointed to Sail: *BRITISH CROWN Oct. I B 'S'lEmPIRF Nov. 5 I :Ll.T. Gouaii..Nov. 12 ILLINOIS Oct. ',1.2 *LORD CLIVE. Oct. 29 OHIO Nov. 19 Saloon Passage, 12 to 21 Guineas. No Intermediate Passengers carried on voyage marked thus The only TRANS-ATLANTIC LINE sailing under the UNITED STATES FLAG, and carrying the American Rafts for saving life, besides the usual complement of Lifeboats and an extra number of Life Preservers. The accommodation for all classes of passengers is equal to any of the European Steamship Lines. Every Steamer carries a Surgeon and Stewardess. Passengers and goods are landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which has the shortest and most direct route to all places in the Western States. Passengers by this Line can pass direct into the Rail- road Cars without leaving the Landing Wharf, and under the same roof, there are REFRESHMENT ROOM, United States Letter Box, Telegraph Office, Exchange Office, and Baggage Express Office. CABIN PASSAGE, 12 to 18 Guineas. Return Tickets, at reduced rates. STEERAGE PASSAGE as low as by any other FAST line, including an ample supply of Provisions. Steerage Passengers are forwarded to New York or Boston with- out additional charge. INTERMEDIATE PASSAGE, including Beds, Bedding, and all necessary Utensils, and separate table, X8 8s. Apply in Philadelphia, to Peter Wright and Sons, General Agents, 307, Walnut-street; in Queenstown, to N. & J. Cummins & Brothers; and in Liverpool, to RICHARDSON, SPENCE, & CO., 17 and 19, Water-street. J. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. W. H. BANKS, Blaenavon. THos. H. THOMAS, High-st., Tenby. JNO. THOMAS, Church-st., Tredegar. LLAN LINE SHORTEST OCEAN PASSAGE TO A AMERICA. Halifax, Canadian, and United States Mail. COMPOSED OF TWENTY FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS. -weaving LIVERPOOL every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY for HALIFAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND, & BALTIMORE. Through Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADEL- PHIA, and to all points in CANADA & the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accommodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving ome are met at the RaiLway Station by an appointed Agent of the Company, who takes charge of them until they go on board the steamer. THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT grants ASSISTED PAS- SAGES by the ALLAN LINE. 4W Write for the Pampblet LORD DUFFERIN IN MANITOBA." Apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or Londonderry, or to J. R. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. THOMAS PUGH, Panteg Station FREDERICK SMITH, Shipping Agent, Bridge Street, Blaenavon. PIANOFORTES, By COLLARD & COLLARD, KIRKMAN, and other Best Makers, at 20 per Cent off their List Prices, FOR CASH. IIE BEST and CHEAPEST PIA-,N70FORTES and T HARMONIUMS IN THE WORLD can be obtained at W. H. HASKINS' MUSIC WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL STREET AND CLUB BUILDINGS, PONTYPOOL. Price Lists free by post on application 1W Send for List, and compare prices with those of other Houses. 7-ogtave Pianoforte, in solid walnut 1 « ft. ~-6ase -Ji tv J 19 guineas. The Royal Pianoforte (7 octaves), 4ft. high by 4ft. 6in. wide, in fine ( OK Italian walnut,with ivory-fronted I guineas, keys, and warranted for 10 years ) Harmoniums from £ 4. W. H. HASKINS, AGENT FOR MESSRS J. BRINSMEAD & SONS' GOLD MEDAL PIANOS, And for MESSRS. NEUMEYER & Co.s DOUBLE OVERSTRUNG IRON UPRIGHT GRANDS; Also for MESSRS GEO. WOOD & Co.'s AMERICAN ORGANS. These justly-celebrated Instruments are always kept in stock, and may be obtained on very advan- tageous terms. Instruments tuned, regulated, and repaired by skilful London workmen. PIANOS LET ON HIRE, TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, AND SUPPLIED ON THE THREE YEARS' SYSTEM. Great Bargains in Second-hand Pianos—which have been let on hire and but little used-at very little more than Half-price. RODERICK'S RHEUMATIC CORDIAL, Price ls. lid, An Effectual Remedy for Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, AND ALL KINDS OF RHEUMATISM. HIS Preparation has been highly esteemed for many T 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 arp mild ip their foperafcion,' 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 \d., and 2s. 9d. each. Bayley's Family Pills do not contain ene particle of Mercury, Antimony, or any other mineral ingredient —— PREPARED ONLY BY T. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool, And Sold by most Chemists and Medicine Vendors. PURSES! PURSES!! RUSSIA, MOROCCO, AND CALF LEATHERS, IN GREAT VARIETY. Special Value in 6d. and Is. Purses. HUGHES & SON, STATIONERS, &c., PONTYPOOL. COEDCAE, PONTYPOOL. C. LAWRENCE, New and Old Iron Merchant, METAL & MACHINERY BROKER. Bars, Plates, Sheets, Brass and Lead, also Old Rails Tyres, Axles, and every description of Scrap. Also, for Sale, Portable Forges, Lifting Jacks, Punching and Shearing Machines, Smiths' Tools, Taps and Dies, Injectors, Colliery, Turntables, Lea- ther and Rubber Belts, &c. The Oldest Wholesale and Retail Provision & Family Grocery Trade, CRANE-STREET, PONTYPOOL, (AND GRIFFITHSTOWN,) ESTABLISHED 1787. JOHN DANIEL, Late DANIEL 4- JONES. MONEY. 0 LAW COSTS.-LoansfromXlOtoL2OOO N granted daily to Farmers, Householders, Trades- men, Gentlemen, and others, on their Stock, Crops, Household Furniture, &c., repayable by easy instalments to suit Borrowers.—Apply by letter, or personally, to W. H. LLEWELLYN, Accountant, &c., 1-1, Flannel-st., Abergavenny. ASH ADVANCED IN A FEW HOURS' NO- C TICF, !-The Monmoutbshire Loan &Discount Co. advance money daily, from ;C2 to 12,000, to Trades- men, Farmers, Mechanics, and others, on their Stock- in-trade, Furniture, &c., without removal or incon- venience in anyway; repayable by easy instalments; distance no object; all applications punctually attended to; strictly private.—Apply personally, or by letter, to The Cross, Pontypool; or Abbey Row, Cwmbran. MONEY ADVANCES, from £ 10 to £ 1000, can now be obtained at a few hours'notice. No law costs- strictest secrecy. For particulars, apply to Mr. A BLOOM, Pawnbroker, Jeweller, &c., George-street Pontypool LOANS Granted, on Personal Security, at 10 per cent, per annum, by the Somerset Finance Co. (Limited). Apply to O. H. STEED, Agent, Victoria Hall Chambers. Newport. FITS.—EPILEPTIC FITS OR FALLING SICKNESS.—A certain method of cure has been discovered for this dis- tressing complaint by a physician, who is desirous that HB sufferers may benefit from this providential disco. very it is never known to fail, and will cure the most hopeless case after all other means have been tried. Full particulars will be sent by post to any person free of charge.—Address: Mr WILLIAMS 10, Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, London. THE Pontypool General Furnishing Warehouses, I CLARENCE-STREET, PONTYPOOL. JOHN BE VAN respectfully announces that Purchasers will find in his New and Spacious Warehouses a very large Stock of Dining, Drawing, and Bedroom Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Spring & Millpuff Mattresses, Feather & Millpuff Beds, & every description of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Pianofortes, Harmoniums, Carpets, Matting, Floor Cloth, Door Mats, Hearto Rugs, Cntlery, Diun«r Tea, and Toilet Sets, Cooking Utensils, &c., &c. .a' A large proportion of Goods being Home-made, the quality may be relied upon. No effort is spared to give entire satisfaction. Goods delivered per Cart or Covered Van, free. of expense. Cw R F4 A TOUAIUYIPTWT STOCK, Re J. HARRIS, of Regent Street, Swindon, in Liquidation; and the Stock of Mr. CROMWELL, Commercial Street, Newport. E. FOWLER & SON, PONTYPOOL, I Ost, will offer the IE[aving purchased the above at a Discount of 49' per cent. off c same at EXTRAORDINARY PRICES, TO ENSURE AN EARLY CLEARANCE. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRAPERY, READY-MADE CLOTHES, HATS, CAPS, &c. ptenibe 131h, a?id wid coiiti?ime Sale to co?iznience on S,4TURD,4Y, Se r until the whole is cleared. AUTUMN Sf WINTER FASHIONS T. EDWARDS, COMMERCIAL STREET, PONTYPOOL, Begs to announce that his NEW SHOW ROOM, ON THE GROUND FLOOR, IS NOW OPENED, With an Exhibition of the Newest and Choicest Goods, suitable for Autumn and early Winter. "VVV'VV" 1., -Tilt SHOW CONSISTS OF— French and English, Millinery j FLOWERS Feathers; Birds; Ornaments; &c., &c. i I A CHOICE 'STOCK OF- German and Seal Jackets; Ulsters, &c.; The New Trimmed Beaver and Plush Hats and Bonnets; TRIMMED SEAL, VELVET, AND THE NEW "POMPADOUR" HATS SUMMER SEASON 1879 CLARETS?FOR"? RV-DAY USE ? F-VE 1 0 PURE, WHOLESOME, BEVERAGE WINES 01* FRANOE Shipped by W & A Gilbey direct from their Establishment in the Medoc to .,t1e1r Stores in Londoa, and sold by their Agents throughout the United Kingdom; v ",Qv Per]Dozcn Castle A CLARET,t? These four Clarets were bought by %V & A 12/ ?Gil I/ 'urzo- the estates of the Medoc. Although remar at such moderate prices they are of Castle B CLARET 1/3 15/ kable quality and value, and are a? pure and wholesome as the choicest Clarets Castle C CLARET produced. They arp -suitable either for use at meais,. diluted with 11'6 water or for eneral ?onsumption, aid have bee,,& ;?wz ds Castle D CLARET xis battle. 2/ 24/ N?- 130KIft chuged 11 per dozen, vhlch is allowed when returned, W & A Gilbey have accumulated on their estate of Chiteau Lotdeniie in addition to the f the estate, from g,ooo to zo,ooo hogshead,; of Claret, representing all the various growths of tKe ?ledoc district. Loudenne offers the e xceptional advantage of direct communication between the most favored wine = and this being situated in the neighbourhood of some of the finest vinelard. f th -producing districts of France ver Gironde, and e 1VIedoc, on the ri Bordeaux and the rea, so that wines can be shipped almost d?,ect from the various estates without having first to incur the expenses of transport iip to Bordeaux, and the charges incideptal to ]..ding, storing, and re-shippilig from thence. 'I'he stores erected at ioudenne by W & A Gilbe3,, with the adjoining buildings, are among the most striking objects on the Gironde, and are of a magnitude and completeness not hitherto attempted in any win?-producing country ?-hbil b he above arrangements W & A Gilbey have placed the English const?rner in a better position than even the ,s of ha ?? y Paris, or any of the larger towns of France, for procuring pure, genuine, and nioderate-priced Clarets. SPARKLING BRUT-SAUIvIUk CIE[AMPAGNE: FROM FR,4NCE-FIRST QUALITY ME?T S?HIPNE?NT R?ECMV?ra Ili? MAR?CII, 1879 It meets for invalids a want that has long been felt by the -edical profession, but which perhaps previously has not been witnn general gras? viz., that of a, light, Fure, sparkling, and moderately stimulating beverage at a reasonable price. The man in perfect healt may drink which he ikes best, without fear of the small quantity of sugar in the ordinary wine; but if he prefers a drier wine, here it is. We will only add that the importers of this Sparklirg Brut-Saumur are the same wine, merchants who originally introduced the ordinary Sparkling Saumur NVines into England, viz.-Messrr. W & A Gi bey, of the Pantheon-, Oxford Street. "-Afedi?al Tiiiies 4- Gdelte, Marci 29, 1879- BIUI-Z]3 ON CORR. iN CASES Per Dozen rer Dozen P.ASTLE Bottl.s Half-Botdo ',BRUT' Castle l'BIZTJT-SAtT=R "-A pute, light, and moderately j f. SAUMUR s!imulating Sparkling Wine, entirely free from added saccharine 33/ 18/() since the completion of fermentation, and especially suited for invalids from its peculiar dryness and tonic qu.-dities. SPARKLING SAUMUR CHAMPAGNES The introduction bv W & A Gilbey of these k?hampa nes from. the'vineyards of Saumur, long own Castle SAUMURsitv,F,,it or producing genuine wine in abundance, 14/6 has, owing to the favorable opinion of the Medical Profession a., to their excellent quality, and W & A SO/ 17/ Castle SAUMUR c.,td Fit Gilbey's arrangements for offering them at very low prices, led to an almost unprecedented demancl Sample Bottles-or any qwntlty bearing W A Gilboy's SealI and Labels can be obtained from tbetf AGENT- FREDERICK PHILLIPS, Grocer, Commercial Street. PONTYPOOL F. I. WALL, Auctioneer and Valuer, MARKET ST., PONTYPOOL. AS]ff advanced T)rior to Sale upon all kinds of Pro C perty consigned for Absolute Disposal-All 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 £ 5 upward, to Farmers, Tradesmen HousehoMers, and others, upon their Stock-in-Trade' FurniVi-e, and Effects, without publicity.—Address as above. gr All kinds of Household Furniture, Surplus Stock, or Job Lots, bought for cash. THOMAS CORNER, Auctioneer & Appraiser, 42, COMMERCIAL STREET. NEWPORT. RENTS COLLECTED. Experienced Bailiffs employed for tberecc-ery of Rents, Bills of Sale, &c. FROMPT SETTLEMENTS, WINNING HORSE HOTEL, MARKET ST., PONTYPOOL. GEORGE JEREMIAH'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GOOSE CLUB. G.J. yielding to the wishes of several of his friends, and to meet the exigency of the times, will estab- lish an Annual Christmas Goose Club, to consist of an unlimited number of members. Persons desir- this easy method of obtaining a GO9D FAT GOOSE,(weighingnotlessthan 9-lbs.)" A pint bottle of the BEST PORT OR SHERRY WINE, and half a dozen GOOD CIGARS, (or any other liquor sold on the premises, in lieu of cigars,) may do so by paying Is per week for 12 weeks, com- mcncing on Saturday, Oct. 4, ending Dec. 20,1879. .Pei-so)i8 dc. of withdi-atei??gfro)), the Clitb withi)i, 7 -ftel' 'its COIIII)lc)lccg)tcilt, ca?t Ittevc thei?- iiioiiey that has bec)ipctidi)i,2'et?ti-)dedtothe))i. -4?lyoiiewisli- i)i.q to heve aiiy othe), ki)icz ofl)oult),y i)istvad of a goose, c(t)t do so bY special a?-a,iqc;iieiit 4 iceek8 efoi-c the Close. G.J. begs to call the attention of the Public to the superior quality of his Wines and Spirits; he is ^UsoPP's Pale Ale in kils., barrels, and hogs eads, from Is. per gallon upwards. Globe Hotel, Pontypool. R. G. NEWTH, of the Bruce Hotel, Aberdare N begs to inforni his friends and the public gene- rally that he has RE MC)VED to the above coniniodiou, premises, where he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit tile patronage of his friends, whose admiration will be excited by the living ?uriositics. ENJOY fOUR BIEALS WITH FURLOW'S New Arrowroot Cake FURLOW'S New Rice Cake FURLOW'S New Kinloc Cake FURLOWS Rich Pastry FURLOW'S Savoury Pies FDRLOW'S Pound Cake; and FURLOW'S Wholesome Bread CRITERION, CRANE ST., PONTYPOOL. JAMES ELLIS, OF WEST PLACE, PONTYPOOL, OST respectfully begs leave to inform hisfriends 3 I and the public generally, that he has TAKEN' THE SHOP LATELY OCCUPIED BY Mr T. PROSSER, next door to Messrs. Davies & Sandbrook, — CRANE STREET, for the purpose of Selling GOOD AND GENUINE BREAD, AT THE SMALLEST LIVE-AND-LET-LIVE PROFITS ALSO, CONFECTIONERY AND GROCERY IN LIKE MANNER; and he will feel thankful for any patronage with which he may be favoured. Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments provided at the shortest notice. Comfortable Rooms and well-aired Beds for respect- able persons recommended by friends. September 3rd, 1879. 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. 2d., and Is. 4d. per gallon. N 1 A-I /-« T} • A light, tonic, bitter, of pleasant lrale /XIC flavour, Is.per gallon; firkins, 9s kilderkins, 18s. Crystal Pale Ale: lOs.Gd.; kilderkins, 21s, J Golden Mild Ale: 10s. 6d.; Kilderkins, 21s. Export Mild Ale: 12s.; kilderkins, 24s. J 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 5 gallon casks, direct from the Brewery, or through the District Agents. Each Cask bears the Brewery Label Trade Mark-An EAGLE, and nanie, 11 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 a ,vplication. DUBLIN EXTRA STOUT, 3s per dozen. ————————————————————————————— Panteg & Llanvrechva Permanent Building Society. SHARES from 2s. a month upwards. Deposits received at 5 per cent, interest. Money ready to advance on mortgage. Shares may be taken, de- posits made, and further information obtained, at the regular subscription meetings, between the hours of 7.30 and 8.30 p.m., on the first Tuesday in the month, at the Town Hall, Pontypool, and Me- chanics' Institute, Griffithstown; or daily at the following addresss :-W. G. DOWDEN, Blaenavon Iron Works, Blaenavon; G. W. JONES, Agent, Cwmbran and B. H. MADGE, Secretary, Panteg Steel Works, Panteg. WRUYGTON ARMS, (LATE RAILWAY INN,) PONTYPOOL. ps-' 10 il le 310)llnoutkkb-eBailway Stalio?t. E. BEACHAM, N thanking I Ibiis awmerous frends and supporters for their lib 'rill lp t, a re in the past, solicits a con- alice ?t uture support in his ti.ul 6:,7 NEW Es7-^k^ME:NT- BURTON, PALE, Ai^33 °THER ALES. LONDON AND IRISH STOUT, In Bottles and on Draught. COMMERCIAL ST., PONTYPOOL. ESTABLISHED 1825. (Formerly occupied by Mr James Weare, aDd Mr Jas. Brown.) G. GORRElL, Saddler, Gig, Carriage, and Cart Harness Manuf, acturer, EGS to solicit a continu, ince of the liberal ;support B he has many years b,len favoured with, and tD assure the Public generally that no effort shall be wanting on his part to .maintain the High Reputationfor Hunting Saddles, 8f all kinds TVinter Wear. PORTMANTEAUS & LADIES' BTNGS.-LONDON WHIPS, BITS, & SPUR'S. LEATHER MILL BANDS FOR AkL KINDS OF Of-4 Ci ri.?VE,pL y, o)i tl4c 87w?-Iest .il7otice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. All Harness made on the Premises, and at Reduced Prices. NOTIOE. 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. KING'S HEAD HOTEL, CRANE-ST., PONTYPOOL. HENRY GALE BEGS to inform the Public that he has TAKEN the above HOTEL, the ALTERATIONS in which are now COMPLETED. Bottled and Draught Ales WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, &c. WELL- AIRED BEDS. THE FOLLOWING CHEAP REMAINDER BOOKS NOW on Sale BY HUGHES & SON, STATIONERS, PONTYPOOL Published Offered at for Church Service, with the Old Lessons, beautifully b und in velvet,claspandrims. 12s Od 2s 6d Church Service, with the Old Lessons, red Rubrics, strongly bound in morocco leather, two clasps,andcorner-pieces. 13s Od 2s 9d Church Service, with the Old Lessons, handsomely bound in best white ivory, clasps & rims 13s Od 2s 9d Amy Herbert: a high-class tale. By a Lady 2s 6d Is 6d Laneton Parsonage: a tale for children on the practical use of a portion of the Church Cathe- chism. By the author of Amy Herbert." 4s 6d 2s 9d The Student's Manual of Geology. By J. B. Jukes, M.A., F.K.S &c lls Od 7s 6d Zaida's Nursery Note-book. For the use of mothers. By A.L.O.E. 2s Od Is Od Technical Drawing and Design for Students of Architecture and Building. Part 1 contains out- line drawings, describing of scrolls, roofs, arches, groins, &c. Pt. 2 contains ornamental draw- ings, and examples of architec- tural design in various styks.. 3s Od 2s 3d Scrivenor's History of the Iron Trade, from the earliest records 10s 6d 2s Od Green's Treatise on Diseases of the Air Passages, including Bron- cbitis, Chronic Lar ngitis, I y I y Clergyman's Sore Throat, &c.. 14s Od 2s 6d Orthodox London; or Phases of Religious Life in the Church of England. By the Rev C. M. -Davies, D. D 14s Od 3s 9d L northodox London or Phases of Religious Life in the Metropolis. By the Rev C. M. Davies, D.D. 14s Od 3s 9d A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious Systems of Professed Christians contrasted with Real Christianity. By W. Wilberforce Is 6d 05 9d The Songs ot Wales. A Complete Collection of the Vocal Melodies of the Principality, with the addition of other Welsh airs and part-songs. Also an account of the bards, bardic institutions, and minstrelsy of Wales. 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