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DISTILLED IN WALES (THE DEW OF FRONGOCH). GUARANTEED 6 YEARS OLD. WELSH WHISKY. A SPLENDID MATURED SPIRIT. ASK FOR IT EVERYWHERE. ALL WINE AND SPIRIT ME" CHANTS IN WALES. IF ANY DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING KT, WRITE US WHOLKSABE AGENTS J. R. P H I L L P g (LIMITED), SIM NELSON STREET, BRISTOL.

pipping Motias. f^ARDlFF AND BORDEAUX ygff^r/\y Tile CARDIFF STEAMSHIP JfittHKrCOMPANY'S FIRST-CLASS SCREVV STKAMERS will sail as follows, cireura ltances P'H'l1Jltting DORDOGNE.. Cardiff for Bordeaux ..Dec. 10 GARONNE ..Bordeaux for Cardiff .Dec. 7 With goods aiul passengers. For Rates of Freight, &Ie,. apply to Mr A.G. Todd, Agent, 31, Quai des Cliartrous, Bordeaux and to W. R. CORFIELD, Telegraphic address, Exchange, Cardiff. Welcombe." National Telephone, No. 154. JJ E lfTSTAND gl a SGO W. First-class Steamers are intended to sail as under :— CARDIFF to BELFAST every MONDAY p.m. tide. „ to GLASGOW every THURSDAY p.m. tide. SWANSEA to BELFAST and GLASGOW Every WEDNESDAY p.m. tide. NEWPORT to BELFAST and GLASGOW fUESDAYS, DECEMBER 1st, 8th, & 22nd, p.m. tide. BRISTOL to BELFAST anll GLASGOW Every MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING. Fares Belfast—Cabin, 17s 6cl Steerage, 10s. Glasgow „ 20s „ 12s 6d. j Sailors, 10s Return Tickets, fare and a half. Rates of freight and all further particulars from M. j loaes and Bros., Swansea R. Burton and Son, New- JtOn; M. Whitwill and Son. Bristol or E. TAYLOR and CO., 10X4 9, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. Asfor CCTNAKD LINlli. ASTirrrKs-FIVJD & A THIRD DAY PASSAGED ,fmdMjg £ i> OYAL MAIL STEAMERS XV FROM LIVERPOOL CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN. FOK NEW YORK. Koit BOSTON. J8TRURIA ..Sat., Dec. 121 CARINTHIA..Th, Dec. 10 CAMPANIA..Sat, Dec. 19 ) PAVONIA .Tli, Dec. 17 AURANIA Sat. Dec. 261 ;SYLVANIA ..Th, Dec. 24 SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION at moderate fares Jor FIRST and SECOND Class Passengers; also ihrough to CHINA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND and AUSTRALIA Steerage Passengers to all of America and vDanada at Jow rates; those by Boston SteameTl ked to New York without extra charge. VIlE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water-street Liverpool OR TO THBIE. AQKNTS, framuel John Davies, 9, Edward-place, Crockherbbown Cardiff; W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks, Cardiff Messrs J. C Howe and Co., Cardiff D. S. Thomas, School- master, Uandovery D. T. Davies, 43, Upper Thomas- street, Merthyr W. M. Locke, 3, Commercial-street, Newport; J. Roberts, Pontypridd W. Hancock, ?, Downinc-st Llaneliy J. S. Lambert, Portk W. J. Barry, 39, Woodfleld-street, Morriston. 1185 A M B R I C A N LINE FI3TRRL\ SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK 4HBSUL SERVICE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK DIRECT, Every SATURDAY. Highest Class of accommodation for Saloon, Second Sarin Passengers. Steerage outfit ftee. LIVERPOOL—PHILADELPHIA SERVICE Every WEDNESDAY. LIVERPOOL T'0 PHILADELPHIA CaUing at Queenstowu every Thursday steerage outfit free. Passepgers and Goods are landed at Philadelphia on the What of the Penn- sylvania Railroad, which has the .Shortest and most inrect Route to all places in the Western States. 1016 Apply to Richardson, Spence Co., Southampton or {Liverpool or to S.J. Davies .9, Ellwards-pl., Queen dtreet; W. J. Trounce. Bute Docks; C. J. Cudkipp, Castle-road. Cardiff; Mason and Co., 2, Mount st)., Swansea Austin and Silcocks, Swansea T. H. Austin Neatli-road, Landore; D. S. Thomas, British School Llandovery; W. Hancock Downing-st., & J. L. Bowen Lakefield, Llaneliy; H. Lewis, Bridge-sc., Neath; W Milton Locke. 3, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. D. L. Jones, 2o, Villiers-st., Briton Ferry J. Roberts, Pontypridd n. T. Davies, 43, Upper Thoma.s-st., Mer- tbyr; Rhys Roberts. 92, Woodfleld-st, Morriston M. D. Price, 54, High-st, Ferndale; A. Tilney,Steam Saw Mills, Abertillery; W. Edwards. Blaina: A. Davies, 14, Mer- chant- Pontlottyn; D. W. Hughes, Post-office, Tredegar; J. n. Thoiniis. Seven Satyrs, Neath. jj_>ALGRAVE,^ MURPHY~1 CO.'S LINK OF STEAMERS. SWANSEA TO HAMBURG CITY OF CADIZ c~Captain Connor CITY OF DORTMUND.. Captain Codd CITY OF OPORTO ..Captain Hcare One of the above or other steamers of the same Line intended to leave Swansea for Hamburg every Ten Q&ys. For Freights Ac apply to the owners, Palgrav*, Mnrphy 4r. Co. 17. Eden Quay, Dublin, or to AKente. BURGESS & CO., Swansea Agent at Hamburg D. FUHRMANN. 4980 LONDON TO CARDIFF & SWANSEA, WEEKLY SAILINGS. The London and South Wales Steamers are intended to Sail every THURSDAY from London (King and Queen Wharf, Rotherhithe, S.K), carrying Goods for CARDIFF and SWANSEA, as tollows :— Pitzwilliam s.s., lA>ndon to Cardiff & Swansea ..Dee. 10 Hugins.s., .Dec. 17 For further particulars apply to Matthews and Luff, Sussex House, 52, Leadenhall-street, London, E.C. • F. H. Tucker and Co., Swasea; or Matthews and Luff. Vienna Chambers. Cardiff. 1214 CilTY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO., J LTD-CORK, NEWPORT, and CARDIFF.— WEEKLY SAILINGS From CORK every MONDAY, From NEWPORT every TUESDAY, From CARDIFF every WEDNESDAY, Carrying goods at through rates to Limerick, Tralee, Mallow, and other places III South of Ireland. Passenger fares between Newport, Cardiff, and Cork Cabin; 17s 6d Deck. 7s. Return Cabin, 25s, available for two months, to return from Cork to Newport, Cardiff, Southampton, Plymouth, or Liver- pool. For rates of freight and other particulars apply to the Agents, James J.\Iaddock, 7.09, Dock-street, New- port, Mon. E. C. Downing, Bute Docks, Cardiff or to the City of Cork Steam Packet Co., Ltd., Cork. 5257 ^ubkeatiom. THE ARCHITECT AND CONTRACT t. REPORTER. Established nearly a Quarter of a Century. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER bas a large and influential circulation amongst Archi- tects, Builders, Contractors, and the wealthy classes of public, and ha.s bee J found to be a very valuable medium of publicity. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains a larger number of Tenders and Contracts Open than any other paper. lie ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains the finest and most beautiiul Architectural and Art Illustrations of any paper published in any part of the world. WEEKLY, PRICE 4d. PUBLISHED BY P. A GILBERT WOOD, 175, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. 1224 THE MINING MANUAL, BY WALTER R. SKINNER COB tains full particulars of all Mining Companies bown to the Exchanes of London and the Provinces. Separate sections are devoted to Australasian and South African Companies. A full list of mming directors is also given. The particulars given of each Mining Company in- clude the directors and other officials, date of estab- lishment, seat of operations, description of tbe property with the purchase consideration, details of eapital, calls, dividends paid, and the latest financial 8ition as disclosed by the accounts. The Last Volume (for 1896) was published in June, 1896. Price, 15s, post free. LONDON 26. NICHOLAS-LANE, LOMBARD- STREET. LONDON, E.C. 1205 CARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEW PORT SHIPPING GAZETTE. Published every Monday Morning. Price 21s per annum, or by Post 25s. The CARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEWPOR1 SHIPPING GAZETTE contains a complete record ol the Shipping business of Cardiff Swansea, Newport Bristol, Neath, Briton Ferry, Burry Port, <fcc., and cir sulates among all the Merchants and Brokers of the Bristol Channe iPorts, and generally throuhout the various ports of the United Kingdom. It is filed at Lloyas, tbe Lombard, and most of the Chambers of Commerce, and is also sent to the leading Foreign Ports CHIEF OFFICES :-105, St. Mary-street. Cardiff Just Published, for Two Stamps, Bv J. A. BARNES, M.D. (U.S.) a Treatise, entitled HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH moab N t valuable Book on the Laws Governing Life, and the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of all Viseases depending on Nervus Debility, Mental and 1 bysical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart, Noises iu the Head and Ears, Impaired sitfiitand Memory Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, &c. Sent post, free on receipt of Two Stamp — A <UU<sss :— Messrs BARNES, 48. Lonsdale-square, Tiiovnhill-i oail. London.N. 1165 -jjryp-TO DATE SPECIALITIES TRY OUR 428 OVERCOATS TO MEASURE. A MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS AND QUALITY. Silk Velvet Collar and Plaid Lining. BISHOP AND CO., JAILORS, 50, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. (Opposite The Empire.") 492 NOW THAT THE FESTIVE SEASON IS APPROACHING, AND OUR YOUNG FRIENDS CONTEMPLATE MARRIAGE, THE ROATH J^URNISHING £ J0., 42. CASTLE-ROAJ), AND VERE-STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF, Would again remind them thai they are still to the fore in the manufacture of their renowhed furniture, and that they can offer far icore acceptable terms than other firms in the town. We have jnst received a large consignment of AX MINSTER, WILTON, BRUSSELS, AND OTHER CARPETS, which we make and lay free of charge to the purchaser. Our Stock of DRAWING, DINING, and BEDROOM SUITEs, uf our own manufacture, are second to none South Wales. Terms to suit all coinors :— Worth of Furniture ior Is 611 Weekly. JE5 „ 2s 6d B10 „ 3s 6d >< £ 15 5s £ 20 >t 6s >» And Larger Amounts in Proportion. "■Wsthated CATALOGUE ruST FREE ON APPLICATION. I All Goods Delivered Carriage Free. our only addtess in Cardiff ROArlf jJKJRNISHING CO., 42, CASTLE.ROAD AND VERE-STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF. WMtMa-WARWICK STRENT, LONDON. 1260 Saks by JUtdi0n. AUCTION APPOINTMENTS. Messrs ALEXANDER, DANIEL, SELFE & CO. Licensed and other Properties, at Cardiff Dec. — Messrs BAILEY and GILLER. i Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff Dec. 15 j Messrs W. C. CLARKE and DOVEY. I Leasehold Premises, at Cairdiff Dec. — Messrs TREGERTHKN DUNN & CO. Screw Tug, at Cardiff .Dec. 10 Messrs EVANS and HUGHES. Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff Dec. 10 Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff Dec. 10 Messrs GOTTWALTZ. BOWRING, andPERRY. Art Treasures, at Cardiff Dec. 10 A 11 Conservatory & Greenhouse Plants, ac Penarth Dec. 11 Christmas Fat St-ock, at Cardiff v.Dec. 13 Rose and Fruit Trees and Shrubs, at Cardiff ■ .De°- 14 Christmas Fat Stock, at Cardiff .Dee 15 Household Appointments, at Cardiff— —Dec 17 and 18 Mr J. E. GUNN. Leasehold Property, at Cardie. Dec. ]4 Messrs HERN & PERTWEE. Household Furniture, a.t Penarth Dec. 15 I Messrs JOHN M. LEEDER & SON. Plant, Machinery, at Heolddu Colliery December 14 Machinery, Plant, &c., at Swansea ."ec. 15 Plant, Machinery, etc.. at Penclawdd ■ • Dec. 17 & 18 Messrs HENRY LEWIS a.nd SONS. Farming Stock, at Uanwonno.Dec. 10 [ Mr THOMAS LEWIS. j Freehold Farms, at Abergavenny •••••■••• -Dec- 8 Messrs J. G. MAD DOX. and SON. Household Furniture, at Ca rdiff Dec. 8 and 10 Stock of Carpets, &c., at Cardiff. Dec. 14 Messrs NEWLAND, DAVIS, and HUNT. Cattle, Sheep, <fec., at Newport .Dec. 16 1C' M(Ts'sr3 PARSONS and ROBJENT. Leasehold Properties, at Newport .Dec. 16 | Messrs PHILLIPS and PEDRICK. Horses and Carriages, at Cardiff .Dec. 15 Mr DAVID ROBERTS. Household Furniture, at Mumbles Dec. 8 Messrs STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER Fat Lambs, at Cardiff — — .Dec. 8 Plant, Buildings, etc., at Cardiff.. Dec. 9 Timber, at Newnort —Jan. 13 Residential Property, at Card iff .Jan. 14 uilding Estate, at Bridgend Contractor's Plant, at Cardiff — Messrs STRAKER and SON. Freehold Property, at Chepstow Dec. 8 Mr J. RICHARD THOMAS. Fat Bullocks and Fat Sheep, at Cardiff ..Dec. 14 Farming Stock, Ac., at LlaniBhen .Dec. 10 Mr C. H. TUCKER. Grocery Stock, at. Aberdare .Dec. 11 SALE THIS DAY ROATH MARKET. SALE OF CORN FED FAT LAMBS. MESSRS STEPHENS iN and ALEX- ANDER have been instructed by W. Thomas, Esq. Hayes Farm, Sully, to SELL by AUCTION, at Roath Market, Cardiff, on TUKSDAY, December 8th, 1896. at 12 o'clock noon, punctually, 5670 60 CORN FhD FAT LAMBS. SALE TO-MORROW CARDIFF FINE ART, INDUSTRIAL, AND I MARITIME EXHIBITION, 1896. SALE OF VALUABLE PLANT, BUILDINGS MATERIALS, &C. ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 9TH. MESSRS STEPHENSON and ALEX- ANDER are instructed by the Executive of the above Exhibition to SELL by AUCTION, on the Premises. Cathays Park, Cardiff, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1896, Commencing 11 a.m., The following PLANT, BUILDINGS, AND MATERIALS Used in connection with the Exhibition PLANT, MACHINERY, AND MATERIALS. 6,000 railway sleepers, 110 yards 3ft. ornamental garden fencing, 50 yards oft. expanded metal fencing, 200 yards 5ft. unclimbable fencing, 150 yards 6ft. steel fencing, two oil engines by Priestman, quantity of various size steam piping, 200ft. steel shafting, I pulleys, brackets, and plumuier blocks, brass wheel valves, reducing valves. The dairy appliances, con- sisting of churns, cream separators, butter workers, and a large assortment of dairy utensils. An electric railway, with the whole of the motive power, electric cables, cars, etc., about 800 yards of concrete paving, 6 iron columns, 56ft. high, suitable for suspending four arc lamps, with raising and lowering gear aud guide ropes, 1 friction clutch, 70tt. 4in. steel shafting, collars, pedestals, pulleys, tfce. BUILDINGS.. The Building fitted up and used as a Ladier Club, with drawing-room, lavatories, etc. 8ft. high to eaves verandah and galvanised iron roof, 30f t square. The Building used as the Working Dairy, vntn thatched roof, 56ft. by 36ft. joists, verandah, etc., complete. „ Band Stand near to the Indian Bazaar. Single Span Ornamental Building, 30ft. by 25ft., suitable for any pm poses, but particularly for golf, tennis, or football pavilion timber frame covered with best Welsh terne plates. MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. About 300 cane-seated and other chairs, about 60 garden seats and tables, various sizes and lengths, and a quantity of office furniture, counters, etc., and a large assortment of miscellaneous articles. Detailed catalogues may bo had upon application to the Auctioneers, 5, High-street, Cardiff, on and after Tuesday next, the 1st December. 4972 BEVERLEY, CHURCH-ROAD, PENARTH. SALE OF PORTION OF CONTENTS OF RESI. DENCE. MESSRS S. HERN and PERTWEE are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on TtJEg. DAY, the 15th December, 1896, at 130 p.m., at the above address, a uortion of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ¡ including handsome mahogany sideboard with plate- glass back, drawers, and cupboards oval pier glass I with black frame, choice oil painting, Snowdon, I by Smith Leslie brass rail fender, fire steels, walnut what- not, walnut loo table, small dining table, gilt pier glass, carved frame, mahogany and birch toilet tables and glasses, washstands, rosewood couch, chairs, ward- robe. chest of drawers, corner cupboard, office table, bronze and other chandeliers, gas stove, iron bedsteads, cupboards, shelves, pots. tools, water cask, and other effects not particularised. On View morning of Sale. Auctioneers' Offices, 94, St. M iry-street, Cardiff. 5629 SALE THIS DAY. Sale No. 5001. At the DUKE-ST. AUCTION ROOMS, CARDIFF, On TUESDAY and THURSDAY, December 8th and 10th, 1896, largo UNRESERVED SALES of snperio HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS. MESSRS J. G. MADDOX and SON will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, a large quantity of VALUABLE APPOINTMENTS for dining and drawing-rooms, halls, staircases, and contents of six bedrooms, etc.; also two excellent pianofortes. Goods onSriew'jiaornings of Sales, which will commence at 2 o'clock precisely. Further particulars see posters, or apply to the Auctioneers. Entries for these sales can be made up to the day prior to. Cash advances made on goods sent in for absolute sale. Ull TO TUG OWNERS, DOCK PROPRIETORS, AND OTHEBS. MESSRS TREGERTHEN DUNN and CO. have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Exchange, But Docks, Cardiff, on THURSDAY, December 10th, 1896, at 3 pjn., the useful SCREW TUG "MARGARET," Built of iron in 1880 length. 73ft. breadth, 15ft. depth, 8ft.; fitted with compound surface condensing engines of 40 n.h.p. cylinders, 14in. and 26m. stroke, 18in, fitted with new boilers in 1891. This boat is in good condition, and has been well kept up, and is ready for immediate work. She is now in the dock at Port Talbot, open to inspection. For further particulars apply to Tregerthen Dunn and Co., Marine Auctioneers, 27. Mount Statart-square, Cardiff; or to the Harbour Master at Port Talbot. 5596 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CARHIFF.— SALE OF EXCELLENT LEASEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCES, CORNER BUSINESS PREMISES, AND COTTAGE PROPERTY. MESSRS BAILEY and GILLER have JLfJt been favoured with instructions to submit to AUCTION at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on TUESDAY, December 15th, commencing at Seven o'clock, the undermentioned valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, VIZ LOT 1.-AJI those convenient Business Premises, comprising a Shop and Dwelling-house, occupying an important corner position at the junction of Wellfield- road with Banror-sfcreet, and known as No. 2a BANGOR-ROAD, Cardiff, now in the occupation of bIT Elliott at a rental of j360 per annum, and held on lease for 99 years from September 29th, 1890, at the yearly ground rent of £ 5. LOT 2 —All thrt well-built Villa Residence, situate and being No. 3, LOCHABER-STR KET (formerly Brecon-street), Roath, Cardiff, now in the occupation of Mr Ledder at 12s 6d per week. Held on lease from the Marquis of Bute for 99 years from 29th September, 1890, at an annual ground rent of S3 6s. LOT 3.-A similar Lot, adjoining above, and known as No. 5, LOCHABKR-STREET, in the occupation of Mrs Jesson at 12s 6d per week, bela for a like term at a similar ground rent. LoT 4.-A similar Lot, adjoining Lot 3, and being No. 7, LOCHABER-STREEI, let to Mr Pearson at 128 6d per week, and held for a like term at a similar ground rent. LOT 5.—A similar Lot, adjoining above, and known as No. 9, LOCHABKR-STREET, let to Mrs Clarke at 12s 6d per week, held for a like term at the same ground rent. LOT 6 —A similar property, immediately adjoining Lot 5, being No. 11, LOCHABER-STREET, in the occupation of Mr Robinson, at 12s 6d per week, held on lease for 99 years from September, 1890, at a ground rent of B5 10s per annum. LOT 7.—All those two newly-erected commodious RESIDENCES, situate and being Nos. 54 and 56, NEVILLE-STREET, CANTON, both let at j344 per annum each (tenants paying water rates). The houses each contain six bedrooms, fitted bath-room and lavatory, two reception-rooms, two kitchens, Ac., &c., and are held on lease for 99 years at an annual ground rent of B7. LOT 8.-All those two eligible Leasehold VILLAS, situate and being Nos. 132 aud 134, Strathnairn-street (Mackintosh Estate), Cardiff, now in the occupation of excellent tenants at 7s 6d per week, and held under 99 years' lease from 1890 at a ground rent of £ 2 15s 6d each per annum. LOT 9,—All those two well-built Houses, situate and being I Nos. 67 and 69, PONTYPRIDD-STREET, East Moors, Cardiff, let to good tenants at 8s 6d per week, and held on lease for 99 years (97 unexpired) at a total annual ground rent of B5 3s. For further particulars as to Lots 1 to 6 apply to Messrs Leigh and Horley, Solicitors, 96.. Queen-street, Cardiff as to Lot 9, to Messrs Geo. David and Evans, Solicitors, St. Mary's Chambers, Cardiff. Auctioneers' Offices, 3, Castle-street, Cardiff. 5679 FRIDAY NKXT, DECKMBER LLTH, 1896. PEREMPTORY SALE OF GROCERY STOCK, FIXTURES, &C„ CWMAMAN. ABERDARE MR C. H. TUCKER Will SELL by AUCTION, upon the premises of Mrs Herbert, Cwmaman, the whole of the general GROCERY STOCK, Comprising the general stock of a grocer, together with certain fixtures and other effects. Hour of sale will be announced. Auctioneer's Offices, 6 and 7, St. Stephen's-street, Bristol 5702 RNHE CARMARTHEN BILL-POSTING X COMPANY, BRIDGE-STREET, CARMARTHEN, Bitl-peatiiag and Advertising in all its Branches throughout the Counties of CMmtuthen Pe nbroke, and Cardigan. 1182 ft, M JAMES Mftaaget; alt.s Irg Junction. ON VIEW THIS DAY. SALE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NEXT, 10th AND 11th DECEMBER. A MOST IMPORTANT and ATTRACTIVE SALE of VERY RARE and COSTLY JAPANESE and CHINESE ART TREASURES, includingtke choicest specimens ever introduced into this couirfTy, and which. are imported direct to Cardiff by an EMINENT ART COLLECTOR who has spent upwards of 30 years in collecting the j almost priceless works of art which the sale embraces. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY are instructed to exhibit and SELL by AUCTION, at their NEW ART GALLERY, No.1:. HIGH-STREET CARDIFF. on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, 10th and 11th December next, at 11 o'clock^each day, the above SUPERB COLLECTION OF MAGNIFICENT JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART TREASURES, Comprising :— ELABORATELY CARvED CABINETS with panels richly inlaid with ivory and pearl, grandly. carved screens fitted with inlaid panels, beautifully lacquered and inlaid panels. EXQUISITELY CARVED IVORIES AND VERY OLD AND RARE BRONZES, Lacquered and carved tables VERY VALUABLE OLD NINGPO CARVINGS, including a Cabinet and a table, originally the property of the late Honourable Whompoa of Singapore; a duplicate of the table was recently sold for £50; a collection of mounted Malacca. Canes and Mantilla Shells; THE CLOISONNE ENAMEL WARE, representing the finest examples of Japanese works. and amongst which will be found many noble and exquisitely finished Vases. THE COLLECTION WILL BE ON VIEW in the Art Gallery THIS DAY, TUESDAY, AND TO-MORROW, WED. NESDAY, THE 8TH & 9TH DECEMBER, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Full particulars will appear in future advertise. ments, and descriptive Catalogues may be had on application to the Auctioneers. 5285 ON FRIDAY NEXT. GWENTLAND, PLYMOUrH-ROAD, PENARTH. UNRESERVED SALE of Handsome and well-grown CONSERVATORY and GREENHOUSE PLANTS. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING PERRY have received instructions from the Executor of the late Mrs Lewis Shirley, to SELL by AUCTION, at the above Residence, on FRIDAY, Uth December, 1896, at 2 o'clock punctually, the above HIGH-CLASS CONSERVATORY AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS. The costly Household ^Appointments will be sold at the Salerooms, 11, High-street, Cardiff,on THURSDAY and FRIDAY. 17th and 18th December. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, Messrs Gottwaltz, Bowring, and Perry, at their Offices.. 5660 LEASEHOLD COTTAGES IN WINDSOR-ROAD, COGAN, NEAR CARDIFF. MESSRS EVANS and HUGHES have been favoured with instructions by the Mortgagees to by AUCTION, at the Hoyal Hotel, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of December, 1896, at 7.30 o'clock in the Evening (subject to the Qeneral Conditions of Sale of the Cardiff and District Incorporated Law Society, and to the Special Condi- tions to be read at the time of Sale), the following valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES LOT 1.—All those Two DWELLING-HOUSES and PREMISES, situate and being Nos. 108 and 110, Windsor-road, Cogan, near Cardiff, held under lease from Lord Windsor for 93 years, from 1st May, 1882, at £4 10s per annum ground rent, and let to respectable tenants at weekly rentals of 7s each house. LOT 2.-All those Two DWELLING-HOUSES and PREMISES, situate and being Nos. 112 and 114, Windsor-road, Cogan aforesaid, held under lease from Lord Windsor for 99 years, from the 1st of May, 1882, at £4 10s per annum ground rent, and let to respectable tenants at weekly rentals of 7s each house. The Lots can be divided to suit purchasers. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Borough Chambers, Wharton-street, Cardiff; or to Messrs Stephens, David, and Co,, Solicitors, 2, Bute- crescent, Cardiff. 5590 NEWPORT GREAT CHRISTMAS MARKET. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th. ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE. MESSRS NEWLAND, DAVIS, and HUNT will SELL by AUCTION, in the Newport Cattle Market, as above, at 10 o'clock prompt, 200 GRAND FAT CATTLE, 260 PRIM 15 FAT SHEEP, BACON AND PORKER PIGS, Including 9 very choice -four year old Scotch bullocks and 13 grand Shorthorn steers and maiden heifers, from the Right Hon. Lord Tredegar grand fat cattle and Shropshire wether sheep, from Colonel the Bon. F. C. Morgan, M.P. ripe fat cattle and sheep, the property of Mr R. Stratton and entries from all the principal feeders of the district. Auctioneers' Offices, Highbury Chambers, Newport, and Chepstow. 5587 VALUABLE LONG LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. HIGH-STREET, NEWPORT, MON. MESSRS PARSONS and ROBJENT thave received instructions to OFFER for SALE by AUCTION, at the VVestgate Hotel, Newport, at 3 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 16th of December, 1896 (subject to the conditions embodying the Mon- moutbshire Incorporated Law Society's Conditions of Sale), all that valuable and substantially built, spacious SHOP, OFFICES, AND PREMISES, Known as No 29, High-street, Newport, Mon., now in the occupation of Messrs J. George Jones and Company, hatters, hosiers, &c. Mr T. S. Edwards, solicitor, and Messrs Sledle Bros., photographers, at improving optional sub-rentals, secured by leases, and now producing a gross rental of £375 per annum. These splendidly-situated premises, having ample frontage to the principal street of Newport, and in the heart of the business quarter of the town, are held under lease for 99 years from the 25th March, 1890, at a ground rent of £100 per annum. The shop, which occupies the whole area of the premises, is lighted throughout by electricity. Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Auctioneers, Newport, Mon., and Bank- buildings, Cardiff or to Mr T. S. EDWARDS, Solicitor, 29, High-street, Newport. Dated—Central Chambers, Newport, December 1st, 1896, 5614 SALE THIS DAY. MONMOUTHSHIRE. IN AND NEAR THE TOWN OF CHEPSTOW. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE. MESSRS JSTRAKER and SON will SELL by AUCTION, at the Beaufort Arms Chepstow, on TUESDAY (Market Day), December 8th, 1896, at 2 for 3 o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions of sale to be then produced, the undermentioned valuable FREEHOIJ) PROPERTY, Viz. :— LOT 1.—All that Valuable FREEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCE, known as The Uplands," standing on its own grounds, with outbuildings, walled kitchen garden, paddock and meadow, comprising an area of about 8 acres, situate on the road from Chepstow to Itton, within ten minutes' drive of Chepstow Railway Station, and occupied by Mr Joseph Rymer as yearly tenant at the low rent of £40. LOT 2.—All that FREEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSE known as Claremont Villa," situate on the road from St. Arvan's to Devaudea, together with the gardea and outbuilding thereto beiouging, and occupied by Mr J. Taylor as yearly tenant at the rent of £10; also all these TWO FREEHOLD COTTAGES, with garden adjoining the last-mentioned limnertrv. and at present in hand. LOT S!—All those TWO FREEHOLD STONE- BUILT COTTAGES situate in Hawker-street, in the centre of the town of Chopstew, in the occupation of Mrs Creese, as tenant, ac the rent of 3s 6d per week, the other cottage being in hand. Also all that BRICK-BUILT DWELLING-HOUSE at the rear thereof, occupied by Miss Ann Jones, at the rent of \3odT« that FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, SHOP, and PREMISES, beiug No. 10, Middle-street, Chepstow, occupied by Mr Walter Perkins, fish- monger, as yearly tenant, at the low rent of £16. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at Abergavenny, or to Mr B. E. HODGENS, 5600 Solicitor, Abergavenny. SALE THIS DAY H EREFORDSHIRE. HAMLET OF FOOTHOG. PARISH OF CWMYOY. TWO VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM'S FOR SALE. MR THOMAS LEWIS has received in- structions from the Executors of the late Mrs Margaret Lewis to offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on TUESDAY, the 8th day of December, 1896, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the following Two Desirable FREEHOLD FARMS AND LANDS, Viz., all that FREEHOLD FARM and LANDS, called or known by the name of The Farm," situate in the Hamlet of Foothog, in the Parish of Cwmyoy, in the County of Hereford, containing by Ordnance measure- ment 48a. 3r. 38p. This Farm is held nnder a lease of 21 years, from the 2nd day of February, 1893, with power. for the Lessee to determine the tenancy at the expiration of the first seven or 14 years, at an annual rental of £ 20. Land tax, 19s. „ The E'arm affords good shooting, and also fishing in the Groyney-fawr Biook, and is bounded on two sides thereof by lands the property of Richard Baker Gabb, Esq., and on another side by lands belonging to lr J. R. Bailey, Bart., and on the other side by the Black Mountain, on which mountain there is a valuable right of pasturaee. „ Also all that FA RM ana LANDS, called "Pentwyn," situate in the hamlet of Foothog, in the parish of Cwinyoy, in the county of Hereford, containing by Ordnance measurement 33a. 2r. 30p. This Farm is bounded on one side by lands belong- ing to Sir J. R. Bailey, Bart,, on another by lands of Mr John Lewis, on another by lands of Mr Addams, and on the other by the Black Mountain, on which there is a valuable right of pasturage. N.B.—Part of the projected scheme for the London Water Supply from the Langorse Lake is to tank up (as a feeder to Lstngorse Lake) the top of Groyney-fawr (in which valley the above farms are situate). This will mean to greatly enhance the value of property in this neighbourhood. The above farms will be sold in two separate Lots. For plans, particulars, and conditions of Sale apply to the Auctioneer, Standard-street, Crickhowell or to Mr E. Greatrex Davies, Solicitor, Crickhowell. 5553 IMPORTANT to THOSE WHO SUFFER. JL One Box of Horton's I.X.L. Pills are guaranteed to cure all complications. Also gravel and pains in the back. Post free for 4s from G. D. Horton, M.P.S. (from the General Hospital), Aston.road, Birmingham Agents :—Cardiff—A. ilagon, Chemist, 39, Bridge-st., and 11, Bute-st. Merthyr—Wills, Chemist. Swansea Lloyd, Chemist, Oxford-st Newport-Young, Chemist. High-st. N.B.—Has never been known to fail Let- ters ;¡ IIswered free. PIea8e name paper. 2896 iyr E W P O R T OFFICE* OF THE « SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS," 18. BRIDGE STREET Sabs btr jVurtinn. IMPORTANT SALE of COLLIERY PLANT and MACHINERY at the HEOLDDU COLLIERY and EMILY SIDING, LLANS MLET, near SWANSEA. MESSRS J. M. LEEDER AND SON have been instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above colliery, on MONDAY, December 14th, 1896, the whole of the valuable PLANT, MACHINERY, etc., comprising nearly new double 12in. cylinder Roby winding engine, 18in. stroke, with reversing gear, drum. and break complete 40 nearly new steel colliery trams, 2ft. 6in. gauge two iron do. tram weighing machine, by Bartlett 9in. single winding engine, 2ft. stroke, fly wheel 6ft diameter, with drum and geaiing, and about 1,000 yards of lhiD. steel wire rope several tons of tram rails. points and crossings, double rivetted vertical bailer, 14ffc. by 3ft., with four cross tabes special pump by Cameron, Sin. steam, 3in. water cylinders; a quantity of wrought iron piping of various dimensions 2 brass injectors, iron do., a quantity nf brass valves and taps, pit cage, 5ft. by 5ft. by bob, with plumber bloeks.bed plates, etc. pug mill, horizontal wiDdinlt engï..e by Nicholas Williams and Co., Tavistock, 18in. cylinder, 5ft. stroke, 8y wheel 12ft. diameter, with drum complete, double tube boiler, 26ft. by 6ft. double-flued Lancashire boiler, 18ft. by 6ft. about 3 tons of flooring plates, the rails and sleepers on the Emily Siding, about 450 yards in length, with points and crossings, &c. nearly new tram turntable, Ac. tTie contents of the smiths' shop and numerous mis. cellaneous items. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock noon. Catalogues are in course of preparation, and may be had on application to the Auctioneers one week prior to sale. The colliery is about 15 minutes' walk from Llan. samlet and Dynevor Stations on the G.W.R., and adjoins the main road from Swansea to Neath. 5633 Auctioneers' Offices, Goat-street Chambers.Swansea. 3, THE STRAND, SWANSEA, and at the SWANSEA ENGINEERING DKPOT (late Messrs Miles and Co.). THE QUAY. IMPORTANT SALE OF USEFUL PLANT AND MACHINERY of various descriptions, TUGBOAT AND 150-TON LIGHTER. MESSRS JOHN M. LEEDER and SON -ijjL have received instructions from Mr L. B. Barlow, who is giving up the premises owing to ill health, to SELL by AUCTION, at the above addresses, on TUESDAY, December 15th, 1896, a large and valuable assortment of general PLANT, MACHINERY, and MATERIALS, Comprising a pair of 18in. Diagonal Engines with reversing gear Air Compressor with oscillating engine, 12in cylinders, 30in. stroke Portable Double Engine and Boiler (by Poole), Triple Gear Steam Winch Double Gear ditto, Portable Boiler, 4ft. by 4ft. 6in. Back Geared Lathe, 7ft. bed. Bin. centre, with slide rest, tools, and spanners LARGE 16IN. SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE, with chucks and pulleys SCREW CUTTING LATHE, bin. centre, 10ft. 6in. bed, with slide rest, three chucks, tools, and overhead gear HAND DRILLING MACHINE, 9in. LATHE, with screw cutters and pulleys, four cast iron turned pulleys; SMALL HNGINE, Cylinder 4%in. diameter. 7in. stroke, Tangye's hydraulic jack test (to test to 100 tons), large quantity of scrap brass, bolts, nuts, countersunk nvets, 46 new hot saw blades for steel rails, 43in. by ft in., A 150 TON LIGHTER, Two-wheeled Do^-cart, dark bay Cob, 5 years, 14. ? hands, quiet to nde or drive, set of Harness, dec., Also tne clinker-buiit TUGBOAT "BLANCHE." now working in Swansea Bay and Bristol Channel, and adapted for either fishing or towing. The fol- lowing are her principal dimensions :—Length, 83ft. 9in.; breadth, 17ft. lan.; depth, 8ft. 6in. fitted with side lever engines, by J. R. Scott, of North Shields, N.H.P. 30, cylinders, 30in. diameter. 4ft. stroke, with two boilers by Neath Abbey Engineering Co., and donkey engine for feeding boilers, together with trawl I edge nets, &c. On view day prior and morning of sale. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Catalogue" may be had of the Auctioneers, at their I offices, Goat-street Chambers, Swansea. 5624 RE THE GOWER IRON AND TINPLATE COM. PANY, LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION. IMPORTANT BREAK-UP SALE OF VALUABLE FIXED AND LOOSE PLANT AND MACHINERY, STOCKS, STORES, <tC. MESSRS JOHN M. LEEDER and SON have been instructed to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Gower Iron and Tinplate Company's Works, Penclawdd, near Gowerton, Glamorganshire, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, December 17th and 18th, 1896, the whole of the valuable PLANT, MACHINERY, STOCKS, AND STORES In the Forge, Tinplate Works, and Premises appur. tenant thereto. Seme of the principal items of fixed plant are as follows :— In the FORGE :-15 puddling furnaces. 3 balling furnaces, tap furnace, 2 tour-ton steam hammers, 3% ton do., bar mill, with roughing and finishing train, driven by a horizontal high pressure engine 11 iron dolible-flued boilers with 4 Galloway tubes in each tlue; stone breaker, with engine and double fly Cameron double-acting steam feed pump about 85 tons of cast iron flooring plates, about 49 tons of steam and water pipes, &c. In the TINPLATE WORKS 2 modern tinplate mills and 4 pairs of cold rolls, driven by a vertical compound tandem condensing engine, cylinders 26in. and 116in. diameter by 3ft. stroke, entirely rebuilt in 1891, worked two years only 2 tinplate mills, driven by a high-pressure horizontal condensing engine, fitted with automatic cut-off gear, cylinder ,,6io. diameter by 1 3ft. 6in. stroke (this engine was entirely rebuilt il11888 and airanged for compounders when required) 8 heating furnaces, doubiers' and shearers shears, weighiD machine, Huwhin's patent plcklmg machine, annealing furnace (33ft. by 14ft.), a number of water boshes, 16 tinning sets. fitted with 12 roll machines, 3 dusting machines, sorting tables, 2 platform weighing machines, engine for driving tin-house shafting, smith's fires, small steam hammer in smith's shop, fan and engine, self-acting lathe lOin. centre, 36in. double- geared drilling machine, lOin. self-acting shaping machine, 20-ton truck weighing machine by Pooley, 5-ton do. 2 new steel high-pressure Lancashire boilers 30ft. by 8tt. diameter, flues 3ft. 3in. diameter, with 4 Galloway tubes in each flue, by Tinker Bros. Lan. cashire boiler, 30ft. 6iu. by 7ft. diameter, with 5 Gallo- way tubes in each flue; 2 new fueljecoHomisers in perfect working order by Lowcock and Green respectively, both driven by small engine; bar cutting machine with eugine by Cameron, large water tank, gas- making plant in gasworks, Goodbrand's double-acting feed pump, Taugye's special pump completely over- hauled and refitted, 136 tons cast-iron tloonng plates, 64 tons steel rails on sidings, and the cast and wrought iron steam and water pipes throughout the works. The LOOSE PLANT comprises locomotive, cylinders ll%in. diameter by 20in. stroke, recently overhauled and in first-cla<ss working order, Thomas and Clement's patent dusting machine (new and not yet fixed), crab winch, several sets of blocks and pulleys, engineers' and flitting shop tools, ropes, ladders, Kerosine and other lampsj bar cutters' barrows, ash do picklers' and tiubouse do., powerful overbead travelling crane to lift 20 tons, a complete equipment of workmen's tools for beth forge and tinplate departments, con- tents of smithy, smith's tools, iron foige castings, puddlers' tool iron, annealing pots and stands, vitriol, tinplate castings and machinery duplicates, brass bearings, phosphor bronze, old brass, wroujtbt and scrap Iron, c., also the whole of the office furniture and effects. Sale to commence each day at 11.15 a.m. sharp. Full detailed Catalogues are in course of prepara- tion, and may be had on application to the Auc- tioneers seven days prior to Sale. Further particulars may be had from the Liquidator; A. R. KingFarlow, Esq., F.C.A., 4, King-street. Cheap- side, London, E.C. S. F. Isitt, Eq., F.C.A., 6, Old Jewry, London, E.C. Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, Solicitors, Gresham House, Old Broad-street, London, E.C. Messrs Vallance and Co., Solicitors, Lombard House, George Yard, London, E.C. or of the Auctioneers, at their Offices, Goat-street Chambers, Swansea. 5535 SALE THIS DAY. 4, LANGLAND-ROAD, MUMBLES. MR DAVID ROBERTS has received instructions from J. Wallis, Esq., to SELL by AUCTION at the above address, on TUESDAY NEXT, December 8th, at 12 o'clock noon, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising the contents of drawing and dining-rooms, hall, library, bedrooms aud kitchen requisities, includ- ing china, glass, &c. Gooets on view Monday, December 7th, from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Convenient trains leave Swansea 9.45 a.m., 11.15 a.m., anti 1.5 p.m. The PremMes to be Let ^immediate possession.— Apply Auction and Estate Offices, 19, Heathfield- street, Swansea. 5592 GELLILWCH FARM, LLANWONNO, GLAMORGANSHIRE, Distautabout one mile from Ynysybwl Station, and about one and a half miles from Pontypridd Junction Station on the Tag Vale Railway. HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OF SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, PIGS, CROPS, DAIRY UTENSILS, IMPLEMENTS, &c. MESSRS HENRY LEWIS and SONS have been favoured with instructions from Mr Ithel Williams, who is leaving the farm, to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above-named place, on THURSDAY, December 10th, 1896, the whole of the following LIVE AND DEAD FARMING SFOCK, &c., viz.:— SHEEP.—20 fat ewes, 60 fat wethers, 30 breeding ewes. CATTLE.—18 milking cows in calf, all to calve in food season Scows with ^calves at foot, 2 yearling eifei's. HORSES.—1 powerful cart horse, 7 years old, about 15% hands high, suitable for agricultural or under- ground purposes 1 powerful cart mare, aged, about 15.1 hands high, good worker; 1 six-year-old cart mare, about 16 hands high, good worker 1 thorough- bred mare in foal, 1 hunter, known as "Gaper," winner of many races 1 aged cob mare, quiet to ride or Arive; 1 four-year-old cob hoise, quiet to ride or drive 1 six-year-old cob mare, quiet to ride or drive 1 aged mare, 1 yearling cob filly, l cob sucker. PIGS.—1 fat pig. CROPS.—About 20 tons prima meadow hay well harvested, crop of 4 acres of oats in straw, about 4 tons of mangolds. IMPLEMENTS.—2 carts, 2 Irish cars, 1 trap, 1 milk trap, 2 mowing machines, 2 pairs of harrowo, 1 chain harrow, 2 ploughs, 2 scuffle rs, 1 iron roller, 1 turnip drill, 1 pulper, 1 corn crusher, 1 cbaffcutter (1-horse power), 1 sheep rack, 1 galvanised sheep tough, I wheelbarrow, 1 winnowing machine, 1 corn Ibm, 1 bench, quantity of old iron, 3 wash casks, 1 wooden trough, pig troughs, cow chains, rakes, pikes, scythes; sneads, &c. HARNESS.—2 sets of shaft harness, 2 sets of front harness, 1 set of G.O. harness, 1 set of trap harness. DAIRY UTENSILS.—3 cheese presses, 1 butter churn, 1 inilk churn, milk pans, butter prints, &c. Three months' credit will be given on a good approved security to purchasers of £ 10 and upwards, or discount will be allowed for cash at the rate of j25 per cent. per annum. The Auctioneers beg to call the special attention of their numerous friends, farmers, dealers, and dairy. men to the above Sale, the whole of the Stock being young and healthy, the cows being splendid milkers and in prime condition. GeUihir Farm. Nelson, November 28th, 1896. 5683 Å. E. -PRICE, 8, PARK HALL BUILDINGS, NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, FLORIST, AND FRUITERER. Wreaths Crosses, Bridal Bouquets, and Presentation Baskets a Speciality. First Prizes at recent shows taken by bouquets, &c., made by A. E. Price. Growing Ferns in pots, 15 for 2s 6d. Best quality Tobacco Paper, Is per lb, 1248 HE CADOXTON AND BARRY A BILL-POSTING COMPANY (LIMITED), VERE-STREET, CADOXTON-BARRY. Secretary, MICHAEL DAVIES. Best Portions and Largest Connection in the Dis. trict. 1221 aùs Im ttofcr. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, COLLIERY PROPRIE. TORS, CONTRACTORS, and OTHERS. TO BE SOLD by TENDER in one Lob (subject to the usual terms and conditions) about 60 ACRES of COPPICE WOOD, called GRAlG DANYWENALLT, within one mile of TALYBONT STATION, in the COUNTY of BRKCON, consisting of g*od strong pit wood and cogwood, chiefly oak, inclad. fng 42 oak timber trees, numbered with white paint from 1 to 42 inclusive, and 74 oak stores and 1 ash store, marked with a X in white paint. and 1 sYClUDore and 1 wych elm timber tree, each numbered 1 in white paint. AU standards ringed with white paint are reserved. The Vendor has already obtained permission from the Brecou a.nd Merthyr Railway Co. to load the timber into their trucks on Sundays, but the purchaser most pay the said Railway Company for the use of a locomotive. Mr Thomas Jones, Dan y we nail t, Talybont, Brecon* shire, will show the wood to intending purchasers. The Vendor will not be bound to accept the highest or any Tender. Tenders must be sent in not later than Monday, the 21st instant, addressed to Mr W. A. WILLIAMS, Solicitor, Bridgend, from wbom any furtlier particulars may be obtained. Dated 5th December, 1896. 5698 RE JAMES HN, DECEüED. FOR SALE by PRIVATE TENDER, a small ENGINEERING WORKS, complete, situated on the Collingdon-road, Docks, Cardiff, close to the Dock, with every facility and opportunity for doing a large business. The works are specially laid out for Boiler- making, and were those which the deceased con- ducted for many years.—For full particulars and permission to view, apply JOSEPH ROSE & CO., West Bute-street, Cardiff; or to the Solicitor to the Executor, Mr H. COUSINS, 5652 II Western Mail Euildings, Cardiff. alts bn Jrí1fate <tontraå. COPPICE WOODS. OLD FRESCOED LLANBADDOCK. NEAR USK. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, LOT 1—34 Acres of well-grown COPPICE WOODS and OAK TREES. LoT 2-22 Acres of ASH and HAZML COPPICE WOODS. All Oak Trees reserved on this lot. Apply to Mr J. T. Howells, Solicitor, Pwllheli. 617 fitters and Contracts. THE GRAIGOLA MERTHYR CO., Jt LTD., SWANSEA, invite TENDRRS for the SUPPLY of the following STORES and MATERIALS for the six months ending 30th June, 1897 Castings, Timber, Iron and Steel, Wire Ropes. Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Nails, Ac., Ironmongery, Steam and Water Piping and Fittings, Files and Steel Bars, Packings, Waste, &C., Cotton Belting, India Rubber. Forms of Tender may be obtained up to the 10th inst. on application to Mr S. Gregor, at the Company's Offices. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Dec. 1st, 1896. 5599 public JUrtttea. OATH DEBATING SOCIETY, STACEY-ROAD. •IUESDAY, December 8th, 8.15 prompt, an EVEN. ING WITH BEETHOVEN, with illustrations from the works of the Master. Violin, Mr E. T. Roberts Piano, Mr W. A. Richards Reader, Mr W. D. Rees Soloists, Miss Eliza Davies and Mr I. Protberoe. Admission free. Collection at close. 675 £ 1ARDIFF NATURALISTS' SOCIETY. A PUBLIC LECTURE Will be delivered in the CORY MEMORIAL HALL, CARDIFF, ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1896, At Eight o'clock p.m., by EDWARD WHYMPER, ESQ., Entitled "MY SCRAMBLES IN THE ALPS," Ulustrated by Lantern Views. Admission to Public, One Shilling. 5697 JJ E N R Y SOMERSET. CORY MEMORIAL TEMPERANCE HALL, STATION TERRACE, CARDIFF, NEXT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, At 7.30. Balcony Seats (Numbered and Reserved), 2s and Is 6d. Ground Floor, Is and 6d. > Plan of Hall at the Office of the Secretary, MR DAVID SHEPHERD, 623e 5706 1, Frederick-street Ifoblir JVpptfiirtmmts. ARDIFF CORPORATION BATHS AND GYMNASIUM. APPLICATIONS are invited for the post of SWIM- MING MASTER and INSTRUCTOR in GYMNAS- TICS at the above institution. Salary, S2 per week. The person appointed will be required to devote whole time to dunes, and to make lumself generally useful in the baths and gymnasium, uuder the supervision of the manager. Applications, in candidate's own handwriting, statmlt e, whether married or single, past and present employment, with copies of two recent testi. monials, to be sent to me on or before the 19th December, 1896. J. L. WHEATLEY, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Cardiff, 4th December, 1896. 5664 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, YSTALY- JL FERA, GLAMORGAN. WANTED ASSISTANT MASTER to teach English subjects and Welsh, bookkeeping, shorthand, vocal music, drill. Salary, £110; also Assistant Mistress: English subjects, needlework, and Welsh, salary, £ 80.—Apply, stating age, with testimonials, to HEADMASTER, before 24th inst. 5686 CWMDU & LLANGYNWYD HIGHER SCHOOL BOARD, UJ). (MAESTEG). WANTED, TWO ASSISTANT MISTRESSES (Art. 50), capable of teaching Sewing. Salary, £4110s. Applications to be sent to me by the 15th December inst., with copies of three recent testimonials. ROBERT SCALE, Clerk. Maes teg, December 3rd, 1896 5640 ANCHOR TEA. ANCHOR TEA. ANCHOR TEA. ANCHOR TEA. THE BEST VALUE MONEY CAN BUY. DRINK NO OTHER. AGENTS IN EVERY TOWN IN WALES. For Agencies, apply to The Anohor Tea Company. 40 and n, Great Tower-street, Lon. don, RO. 4781 jp Jpl REE DM AN AND £ JO.. ENTIRE HOUSE FURNISHERS, NEWPORT, SWANSEA., AND NEW TREDEGAR, Have a verv Large Selection of HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, CARPELS, BEDDING, <fcc., suitable for Apartments, Houses, and Hotels, which can be sup ied on their well-known EASY PURCHASE SYSTEM. General terms subject to alteration to suit customer conven ence. j25 worth, 1/6 per week, 6/- monthly. £10 „ 3/6 „ 12/6 B15 „ 5/- „ 2JJ1- II £25 „ 7/6 30/- II jB50 „ 15/- 60/- £100 „ 27/6 100/- Without any Special Payment or Security THE OLDEST FIRM IN THE TRADE. PIONEERS OF THE HIRE SYSTEM. £50,000 OF STOCK TO SELECT FROM. PROSPECTUS FREE. PRIVATE DELIVERY. NOTE ADDRESSES— 34, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. 3532 3& 4, MARKET BUILDINGS, NEWPORT. MON. ELLlOTSTOWN, NEW TREDEGAR 62e rjlANGYES, IT IMITED, STEAM, GAS, AND HYDRAULIC ENGI- NEERS, BIRMINGHAM. MAKERS OF— PATENT OIL ENGINES. GAS ENGINES OF ALL SIZES, GAS PRODUCING PLANT, Ac. (PINKNBY'S PATENTS). Full Particulars from their gOUTH QFFICE, 6, JJIGH-STREET, ri ARDIFF, Kj 1265 M PAINE. BILL POSTER, AND ADVERTISING AGENT, For Aberdare, Hirwain, Mountain Ash, Penrhiwceiber, and District, 25, CANON-STREET 13500 (Opposite. Now Pablic IWI public ÀtUUStttunts. ZZZZHT CARDIFF. THEATRE ROYAL. Lessee and Manageress.. Mrs EDWARD FLETCHER. Special Engagement of Mr HENRY DUNDAS'S COMPANY, in the Great Drury-lane Success— HUMAN NATURE. Time and Prices ae usual Half-price at 9 o'clock: Seats not ".guaranteed. Box office at Messrs Thompson and Shackell's, Ltd.. Queen-st. Telephone, No. 521. MONDAY. DEC. 14TH, important Engagement of MR R. D*OYLY CARTE'S REPERTOIRE CO., MONDAY AND TUESDAY, THE MIKADO. WEDNESDAY, THE GONDOLIERS. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, THE GRAND DUKE. Box Plan now open. NOTICE.—On Thursday Evening, Dec. 24th, the Management has great pleasure in announcing the production of the 16th Magnificent Christmas Panto- mime, CINDERELLA. Direct from the Comedy Theatre, Manchester, where it enjoyed the longest run. and was pronounced to be the Finest and Funniest Pantomime in the United Kingdom last year. GRAND rji H E A T R E. \3T The Premier JL Theatre of Wales. LESSEE tit MANAGER Mr CLARENCE SOUNES. Enthusiastic Reception and pronounced Success jf the New Play, TWO MEN, By WM. BOURNE, Author of Man to Man." Doors open at 7 commence 7.30. Box Office open at Theatre daily 10 to 4. Telephone 725. Prices 6d tojBlls. MONDAY NEXT, December 14th, Mr LEONARD PAGDEN'S COMPANY in MIZPAH. CARDIFF ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. PARK HALL, CARDIFF. GRAND CON CERT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 1896. VOCALISTS » Miss ADA CROSSLEY, Mr BEN DA VIES. Solo Harp .Mr F. C. BARKER. FUJ.L ORCHESTRA. 70 PERFORMERS. Conductor.. Mr J. E. DEACON. Accompanist. Mr W. A. RICHARDS. Unreserved Seats, 2s and Is. Plan of the hall at Mr Wm. Lewis' 22, Duke-street. Doors open 7.15, com- mence at 8.0. Carriages, 1015. Special trains will leave Rhymney Station, Cardiff at 11 p.m. for Llan- ishen and Caerphilly. String players desirous of ) joining the Society please communicate with the Hon. Sec., Glen Lyn, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. 477e 5488 ISS NELLIE ASHER, R.A.M., SOPRANO VOCALIST, of the London Promenade Concerts, etc., winner of the Soprano Solo at Brecon National Eisteddfod; late Pupil of Madame Clara Novello Da.vies, Cardiff, and Wm, Shakespeare, Esq., London, having com- pleted her Studies at the Royal Academy, is Prepared to Receive Engagements for ORATORIO, BALLAD CONCERTS. <fcc.—For terms, address 53, KEPPOCH- STREET. CARDIFF. 4802 Insurance. ACCIDENTS TO LIFE AND LIMB, RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY, INSURED AGAINST BY THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR. ANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1849. CAPITAL, £1,000.- COMPENSATION PAID, £3.600.000. 64, Cornhill, London. 1292 A. VIAN, Secretary. AGENTS Mr R. Richard, Station-master, G. W Railway; and Messrs Tregerthen Dunn and Co., 12 Mountstuart-square, Cardiff; Mr W. Thompson, Div sional Superintendent's Office, G.W. Railway. Cardiff CARDIFF. HARROW HOUSE, 221, NEWPORT. JLJL ROAD, CARDIFF. THE MISSES MARKS HAVE OPENED A KINDERGARTEN, WITH TRANSITION AND UPPER CLASSES. Certificated Froebel Mistress. A few Boarders can be received. Prospectus on application. 1251 The M sses MARKS are forming an open Juvenile Dancing Class. Saturdays, 3 to 5. Newest dances. Terms on application. Private lessons in Music, Drawing, snd Painting, PORTHCAWL. ORTHCAWL LADIES' COLLEGE. JL STONELEIGH HOUSE. PPINCIPALS The FRAULEIN BRILL. Resident Certificated English a.nd Foreign Gover. nesses and Visiting Masterns. Stoneleigh stands in its owngiounds, and is provided with every comfort—Tennis, Croquet, Golfing, Sea. Bathing. Pupils prepared for Oxford and Cambridge higher locals and the Royal Aca.demy of Music. Excep- tional advantages for acquiring Modern Languages and the study of Music. References to former pupils throughout the kingdom and on the Continent. 5341 SWANSEA. GIRLS BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, BELLE VUE, SWANSEA. Principals—The Misses PHILLIPS. Assisted by resident Certificated English and Foreign!5 Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Exa.mina.tions. The House is pleasantly sitaated in its own grounds en a hill, and overlooking the sea. 1297 CHEPSTOW. CHEPSTOW GRAMMAR SCHOOL.— Vy First-class work by London University men. Beautiful place, in a fane country. Many years' reference to families. GEORGE DEWDNEY, B.A. 3328 CLAUDE DEWDNEY. B.A. JJLLIOTT'S NON-INTOXICATING WINES FOR EVENING PARTIES AND CHILDREN'S PARTIES. 5696 W.E. VAUGHAN & QOMPANY (LIMITED), ART COLOUR DYERS, CHEMICAL CLEANERS, FINISHERS, PATENT STEAM CARPET BEATERS« LAUNDRYMEN, &C. LADIES' DRESSES CLEANED OR DYED IN FASHIONABLE COLOURS. GENTLEMEN'S SUITS CLEANED OR DYED AND TAILOR PRESSED. TROUSERS CLEANED. Is PER PAIR. LACE CURTAINS DYED IN ALL ART SHADES DYE WORKS, LI.ANDAFF.ROAD, CARDIFF. 1000 npms X TJINTERPRISING 1/7 & 2/- JQj per lb. AGE has shown us MANY WONDERS, hot IT IS NO WONDER that everybody likes YUNGTEE' YUNGTEE' 'YUNGTEE''YUNGTEE 'YUNGTEE' YUNGTEE' because)), is the VERY BEST AND CHEAPEST TEA. Ask your Grocer for YUNGTEE 'YUNGTEE' 'YUNGTEE 'YUNGTEE' 'YUNGTEE' AND GENTLY BUT FIRMLY RKFUSK ALL OTHERS. 2802 Sold by Numerous Agents. 576e On receipt of Postal Order for amount, pArcels of 31bs.. 61bs. and upwards at Is 4d, Is 7d and 2s per lb, will be sent carriage paid direct or through nearest Agent. NATIONAL TEA UNION, LIMITED, MINPRIES, E. A SECRET UNFOLDED AT LAST It is a positive fact that no one in the world has been able to put a beautiful pearl-like Gloss on Linen. Cuffs, Collars, etc., so easy alldquick, as by using the NEW DOROTHY LINEN GLAZE. It is the pride of the world. The work of ironing is turned into pleasure. Try 11;. and judge for yourselves. A Child can use it. Sold by Grocers, etc., everywhere, in Id and 3d packets. Manufacturers—G. TURLEY AND CO., 5342 16074 59, Edgbaston-street, Birmingham. ONE BOX B 41 PILLS is warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the Back, and aU kindred complaints. Guaranteed free from I Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout theiHorld or sent to any address for sixty stamps by the Makers The Lincoln and Midlaad Counties Drug Company UKtbk 1003 jlnbUt jXtmtstnunts. CARDIFF. 'Tis net in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." rp H E E M P I R E. MANACUNS DIRECTOR OSWALD SroLL i TO.NIGHT. The Inimitable I •Q A N E NO. PREMIER COMEDIAN OF THE VARIETY STAGE. This universally popular Artiste will be supported b, The DAYTON FAMILY, from the London Empire; The BROS. ALMAO, from the London Empire Miss SADIE JEROMfe, from the Avenue Theatre, London Miss KITTY NOLAN, EVALO and CO., The TWO AUBYNS, and THE CLEVER JEES In "The Musical Smithy." NEXT WEEK:— The LUMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE (The original, unsurpassed, unequalled), Under M. TREWEY, From the Empire, London, With a further Series of Pictures, Including "Tobogganing in Switzerland." ADVANCE BOOKING. Plan on view 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early Performance between 7 o'clock and 9 Late Performance between 9 o'clock and 11. HILHARMONIC HALL )L AND STOLL'S PANOPTICON, St. Mary-street. OPEN ALL DAY. ALDRIDGE'S PICTURE I THE CLOCK-EYED of the Tichborne Trial. LADY, Described and explained A remarkable freak 1 by the Tichborne Claimant A Scientific object lesson 1 Maze. Jungle. Phonograph. Tnlby Cottage. Galatea. THE ELVIRAS, Phrenologists. SWANSEA. THE EM p~l i E~I- JL MANAGING DIRECTOR..OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. THE ORIGINAL LUMIERE CINEMATOGRAPHE, Unsurpassed, Unequalled. Under Mons. Trewey, From the London Kmpire, with a Series of New Pictures more complete and interesting than ever, including TOBOGGANNING IN SWITZERLAND." The Cinematographe and Artistes of the first magni. tude, headed by THE THREE KEZIAHS. NEXT Week.—TheJeesmthe Musical Smithy. NEWPORT. THE EMPIRE. JL MANAGING DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. ALEC. HURLEY, the Coster par excellence. SABLE FERN, ATLAS and VULCANA, FRANK SEELEY, NANCY KETO, GEORGE KINGS ION, THE ROSSIGNOLS, AND SPRY and AUSTIN. NEXT WEEK —Dayton Family, Athas and Collins, Quaglieni Troupe. tyaitlz, Bimng-toants, &c. LIMPLEY STOKE. I M P L E Y gTOKE RESIDENT PHYSICIAN V NP N C. J. WHITBY, M.D. f-f TURKISH & RUSSIAN BATHS, 14 Acres of Beautiful Grounds. NEAR CHARMING SCENERY. TENNIS. New Billiard Room. Late Dinners, Terms From Two Guineas. DATH. ADDRESS: The MANAGERESS. 5118 CLARKE AND JJENDLE, THE CASH DRAPERS, ARt N 0 W JELLING Portion of an ENGLISH MANUFAC- TURER'S STOCK of LADIES' NEW VENTER JACKETS, BEAVER AND FRIEZE CLOTHS, IN MYRTLE, FAWN, BROWN, AND BLACK, At the following Extraordinary Prices :— 4/11, 5/11. 6/11, 7/11, 8/11, 10/11, 12/11. 332 QARMENTS IN ALL. ;0. & GREAT CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NOW OPEN. WONDERFUL ATTRACTIONS. CLARKE & RENDLE, THE CASH DRAPERS, 25, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. 5555 PIANOS AND ORGANS. fJlHOMPSON & gHACKELL (Ltd), The Finest Display of Musical Instruments ever shown in the Principality. ESTEY ORGANS. Newest Styles. NEUMEYER PIANOS, Latest Models, BRINSMEAD PIANOS. Improved designs. KIRKMAN PIANOS. Inlaid Panels. COLLARD PIANOS. Exquisite Finish, LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. DELIVERED FREE. OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. All Instruments Supplied on New Hire System if desired, without Extra Charge, from 10s Monthly. Beautifully Ulustrated Catalogue Free by Post on application to Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr, or any of the Company's numerous Branches. SCHOOL BOARD MODEL PIANOS (As Supplied Cardiff and Barry School Boards) ONLY 19 GUINEAS CASH. Usual Price 30 Guineas. 1,200 INSTRUMENTS SOLD YEARLY. SATIS- FACTION GUARANTEED. Send for Price List. Send for Price List. LIST OF ADDRESSES. CARDIFF Queen's Music Warehouse, Queen-street. BRISTOL 142, Newfoundland-road. SWANSEA -•■•••■S, Castle-street NEWPORT — —— .23, Commercial-street. GLOUCESTER -146, Westgate-street. MERTHYR H8, High-street. PONTY PRIDD Taff-street. LLANELLY Stepney-street. RHONDDA Tylacelyn-road, Penygraig. BRIDGEND 1, Wyndham-street. FERNDALE 37, Strand. BARRY DOCK 49, Holton-road. With Agents in most of the Towns and Villages iu the Principality. 1047 All Shopkeepers visiting Cardiff will be well repaid for a Visit to the Warehouses of J. E COMLEY AND SON, the well known IMPORTERS OF FANCY GOODS AND TOYS, WHOLESALE MANCHESTER WARE- HOUSEMEN, &c. The Largest and Best Selected Stock outside London Oldest Established Wholesale Dealers in Cardiff. Note Address :— 25, MO III A-TERRA OE, CARDIFF, 122e Close to New Infirmary. 1601 THE DE REES BILL-POSTING AND JL ADVERTISING COMPANY, LIMITED, PROPRIETORS of 150 of the LABGEST STATIONS1 NEWPORT, PONTYPOOL, RISCA, EASTERN and WESTERN VALLEYS. TERMS ON APPLICATION, 1008] I gnaimaa I I t h r QHBISTMAS. 1896. 1' ■ I t JJOWELL ANp Co. milh aura I GRAND gHOW j e t, Oti t t FANOY QOODS • r SUITABLE FOI QHRISTMAS JpRESRHTS J. I T H18 Df. Y. ( I I < I THE SHÔW WILL BE MADE IN THBlft t CARPET ROOM, TRINITY-STREET. I H. and Co. invite special attention to their immense Stock of NEW and MOST VALUABLE TOYS, etc., etc. F I 50 Cases of ONE PENNY TOYS. in bona of one dozen each, at 7Vtd per box. ij j i 50 Cases of TWOPENNY TOYS, in boøI I of one dozen each, at Is 3d per box.. 50 Cases of FOURPENNY TOYS, in bosff of one dozen each, at 2» &d pec box. i ■ .!< H |l TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS. j I 12 dozen FOOTBALLS, usually sold at 10s 9d each H. and Co.'s price, 4* 114 each. The NEWEST BOOKS and NOVELS. CHRISTMAS CARDS ab Wholesale Price* HOWELL and CO. hold an immense Stack of DRAPERY GOODS suitable foi Clothing Clubs and Chanties. H. & CO. are also selling a very Grani Parcel of LADIES' MANTLES, CAPES, BLACK AND COLOURED JACKETS, COSTUMES, SKIRTS AND SHAWLS, at Makers' Pnoes., FLANNELS, BLANKETS, COUNTER. PANES, DOWN QUILTS, to. HOSIERY, GLOVES, WOOL SHIRTS, VURS, all at H. and SpeoiaJ êrioO" JfJOWELL A COMPANY, rpHE £ (ARDIFF DRAP", QAXsanrr mt