South Wales Daily News

—f TEER WEST END T AMORB, IN DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF, WILL FORWARD PATTERNS "— OP THE NEW POST WINTER SUITINGS to Measure at 42s, 45s, 50s. NEW TROUSERINGS at 10s 6d, 13s, 16s, 21s. NEW OVERCOATINGS at 35s, 37s 6d, and 45s. LADIES' COATS and SKIRTS to Order from 93 3s. True Fit and Style Guaranteed. Telegraphic Address" Revolution," Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 8J4

pipping ottces. Y^KR^T^ARDIFF AND BORDEAUX. The CARDIFF STEAMSHIP WT<*Vn)hsL COMPANY'S FIRST-CLASS SCREW STEAMERS wiil sail asfollows.oirciim- (taiices permitting DORDOGNE .Cardiff for Bordeaux.Dec. 5 USK Bordeaux for Cardiff .—Dec. 8 With goods and passengers. Fer Rates of Freight, &c., apply to Mr A G. Todd, 4eent, 31, Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux; and to W. R. CORFIELD, 151e Telegraphic address, Exchange, Cardiff. "Welcombe," National Telephone, No. 154 Fare :-Sinmle. JE2 10s Return 14. 1071 BELFAST AND GLASGOW. First Class Steamers are intended to sail as under:- CARDIFF to BELFAST every MONDAY p.m. tide. -CARDIFF to GLASGOW every Monday & Thursday SWANSEA to BELFAST every Wednesday p.m. tide. SWANSEA to GLASGOW every Wednesday and Friday. NEWPORT to BELFAST and GLASGOW. TUESDAYS, 13th and 27th December, p.m. tide. ;rarea-Glasgow, Cabin, 20s; Deck (Sailors), 10s. Belfast, Cabin, 17s 6d; Steerage, 10s. Best route to North of Ireland and all Scotland. For rates and further particulars apply to ALEXANDER GREGOR, 9, Bute-crescent, Cardiff. R. BURTON & SON, LD., Newport. M. JONES & BRO., Albion Chambers. Swansea.1014 CUNARD LINE. FIVE AND A THIRD DAY PASSAGES. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FROM LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN. FORNEWYOBK. I „.??S.TT?ASmONr\ c LUCANIA .Sat.. Dec. 10 CATALONIA, lu, Dec. 6 ETRURIA .Sat., Dec. 17 I SYLVANIA .Tu. Dec. 13 A URANIA .Sat., Dec. 24 PAVONIA.Tu. Dec. 20 Superior accommodation at moderate fares for first, second and third class passengers. Through bookings to China, Japan, New Zealand, and Aus- tralia, also to all parts of United States and Canada, Including Klondyke, &c. Third class passengers by Boston steamers booked to New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore without extra charge. Third class JHB'CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water-street, Liverpool OR TO THEIR AGENTS, Bamuel John Davies, 9, Edward-place, Crockherbtown: Cardiff; W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks, Cardiff; Messrs r. C. Howe and Co., Cardiff; Charles Stewart, 35, Mountstuart-square, Cardiff; D. S. Thomas, School- master, Llandovery; D. T. Davies, 43, Upper rhomas- street, Merthyr; J. Roberts. Pontypridd, W. Han- cock, 2, Downing-street, Llanelly J- S- Lambert, forth Joseph A. Williams, 23, Woodfield-st, Morris- ion J. L..Bowen, Llanelly; D. W. Hughes, Ttedegar, W. P. Thomas, 19, Market-street, Abertillery r.. W. Lewis, "Telegraph" Office, Haverfordwest; Collins ■gros., Barry Dock; W. T. Collins, Abergavenny. 1121 Xry^yT A MER1CAN L IN E UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. "•jl'l ■ ■ SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK SERVICE. SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK DIRECT. SATURDAYS, at Noon. Highest Class of accommodation for Saloon. Second ain and Steerage Passengers LIVERPOOL-PHILADELPHIA SERVICE Every WEDNESDAY. LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA, Calling at Queens town every Thursday. Passengers and Goods are 'andedatPhiladelpma pu the Wharf of the Pennsylvania Railroad, wnicn fras the Shortest and most Direct Route to all places jn the Western States. Apply to Ricnardson, Spence & Co., Southampton ji Liverpool; S. J. Davies, 9, Edward-pl., Queen-st., W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks; C. Stewart &Co.,>SS, ldountstuart-square; C. J. Cudhpp, Castle-road, Cardiff; Mason & Co., 2, Mount-st.; Austin ana gilcocks, Swansea T. H. Austin, Neath-road, Lan- dore; D. S. Thomas, British School, Llandovery; W. Hancock, Downing-st., & J. L. Bowen, Lakeneia, rianelly; H. Lewis, Bridge-st., Neath; W. Milton r.0cke, 3, Commercial-st., Newport; D. L. Jones, Villiers-st., Briton Ferry; J. Roberts, Iloatypridd; n T. Davies, 43, Upper Thomas-st., Merthyr Rhys Roberts, Woodfield-st., Morriston M. D. Price, 54, K-st. Ferndale; A. Tilney. Saw Mills, Aber- K 'W. Edwards, Blaina D. W. Hughes, Post- 'Tredegar J. D. Thomas. Seven Sisters; Wallace j Ton|15 Davies-st,. Brynmawr; T. H. romkins, AbergaveDDY. 1016 ■ ALGRA IVE, MURPHY, k CO.'8 ■ "pALGRAVE, MURPHY, k M MIDJETEIC. LINE OF°STEAMERS. ■ SWANSEA TO HAMBURG. ■ -Tfnv nif OADIZ Captain Connor I CITY OF DORTMUND Captain Green ■ SEES XT, OPORTO Captain Murphy ■ C f X „ bove or other steamers of the same Une I ^enL'd toaie°ave°Iwansea for Hamburg every Ten I ^or Freights, &c., apply to the owners, Palgrave, I M^hy and Co.. 17, Eden Quay, Dublin or to the ■ BURGESS & CO., Swansea. I Agen; at Hamburg-D. FUHITMANN. 7839 | T>ALGRAVE, MURPHY, AND CO.'S ■ J\F REGULAR LIN1S OF STJEAMEBS H froh I HAMBURG TO CARDIFF AND I CARDIFF TO HAMBURG. I Cttjoftojt.ta.m gigSffiS,"8' H City of Belfast, city of Liverpool, ■ City of ^rlf.to1 city of Malaga, ■ City of Cadiz, cifc of oporto, ■ City of oork, Citv 0f Rotterdam. I ■ Jo leave HAMBURG lor CARDlia. and CARDIFF ■ for HAMBURG at regular intervals. ■ 1 T>.T«RIVE. MOBPHT, AND H For particulars apply to PaloR* ■ Co., 17, Eden Quay, Dublin; or to ■ J. T. DUNCAN &cCO&IFF ■ Agent at Hamburg-D. FUHRMANN. I XTEW ZEALAND SHIPPiNG I fENERIFFE, CA^I 0% ^ANIA, ■ AUSTRALIA (VIA HOBART), AND NEW ZEALAND. ccomm0dation. H Monthly Service. Kxcellent Bound ■ Low Fares. Special terms to Famines, H the World Pleasure Tours. m Jan. 5 ■ RAKAIA -Dec. 8| PA!PANHV'iieadenhall- ■ Apply to J. B. Westray & Co., 1». g j Dayiea street, London, E.C. m Cardiff t j in o Edward-place, C. J. Cudlipp, 32, Casuero H Swansea, to R. Perkins, 11. Somerset-place.—— I ALLAN LINE ROYAL ■ A. STEAMERS to CANADA and tbe |teeragei H galoon fares from £ 11; Second Cabin, fc<« £ 5. Sailing from Liverpool:— TiaiUa-s Dec. 10 ■ £ s. Siberian, for St. John's,N.F., and:fali CANADA.—Handbooks, maps, BBOTHEK3 ■ particulars free on application Gilchrist ■ & Co., 19, James-street, ^iverpool or to «DavieSt ■ & Co., Consulate Chambers, Bute-road fj ScoUj) 47t 9,Edward-place, Cardiff- W. J. Trounce, Cathays-terrace, Cathays, Ca Stuart-square, ■ Bute Docks; C. Stewart, 35 Mount^ Car- Cardiff; E. Rees, 133, Keppocli stre Wales ■ diff; C. J. Cudlipp, Roath J. Roherts^aoMasonand Emigration Office, Pontypridd, J. Hrvnmawr.; ■ Co. Swansea; W. J. Tong, 15, »a™es^VrKTydfil: ■ E. Davies, 43, Upper Thorns-street, Mertby, y^^ H or to W. Milton Locke, 3, Commercial-street, port, Mon. 1TV OMINION LINE ROYAL MAIL I/ STEAMERS. „„I1_nnr1 "PASSENGER SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL- Dec. 8th, Canada, for Boston. „ „ Dec. 10th, Scotsman, for Halifax and St. John, JN.c. Throucli tickets issued to all inland points. Kiondvke.—Full particulars forwarded on applica- tion All passengers embark at the Prince's Land- lioitnw Write for handbook of information to Richards Mills and Co., 24, James-street, Liverpool; Hjcnaras, Edward-place, Queen-street: C. 35 Mount Stuart-square Caleb J. Cudlipp, vn«,d • W j- Trounce, Bute Docks Captain J 'i: Scott, 47, Cathays-terrace, Cathays, Cardiff J- Roberts, Pontypridd „ — T ONDON TO CARDIFF & SWANSEA. WEEKLY SAILINGS. The London and South Wales Steamers are in- tended to Sail every THURSDAY from London (King r>npen Wharf, Rotherhithe, S.E.(, carrying Goods Mlv for CARDIFF and SWANSEA, as follows Fitewilliam ss, London to Cardiff <fc Swansea,Nov. 24 Camel ss, ^.jic'njars apply to Matthews and Luff, Forfurthei Ijeade^1f.sbreeti London> B.c.. Sussex Hous Swansea; or Matthews and ^ntty OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO., C LTD -CORK, NEWPORT, and CARDIFF- WEEKLY SAILINGS. AY From CORK TUESDAY, From NEWPORT- From CARDIFF ever? vvx« limerick Tralee, Carrying goods at throu^- Sjt!l 0f Ireland. Hallow, and other places1U, Vrev¥Port, Cardiff, and Passenger fares between return Cabin, 25s, Cork:—Cabin, 17s 6d; Deck, 10.- from Cork to available for two months, to le"| moufch, or Liver- Newport, Cardiff, Southampton, riJ Hcalarsapply »ool. For rates of freight and °^qe r?oCi £ -3treet, New- to the Agents, James Maddock, 109. Qaxdiff or to port, Mon.; E. C. Downing, Bute Docks.^ 8193 the City of Cork Steam Packet Co., Lta-. —_ ^T/t'LANGLANDS & SONS' STEAMERS. REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICATION FORTNIGHTLY BETWEES „4t>nTFF. ABERDEEN NEWCASTLE, HULL, and CAK"^ £ • CaUtae when inducement offers, at Sunderland, Middlesbrough, or West Hartlepool. For Freight. &c., apply to— g E. C. DOWNING, 1153 CONSULATE CHAMBERS,DOCKS, CARDIFP EMIGRANTS & PASSENGERS „ nf all classes to AMERICA, AUSTRA- MA CANADA, SOUTH AFRICA, QUEENSLAND, etc., etc.,are advised Tickets of James Roberts, South ..«s largcBt steamers selected. at the Tarfoua stwnped envelope. Reliabl^and confidential. — rfTHE~CANADIAN STEAMSHIP LINE. |_ SHORTEST ROUTE TO GASPESIA, The splendid fast Screw ste^ MILFOKD to 4000 tons, will be despatched from Lawrence) PASPEBIAC (Chalenr's Bay Gulf of St. Lawrenw), calling at Charlottetown (PnQC Goods taken at on WEDNEfcDA\, Dec. a for all interior toroxigh to Quebec, Montreal, an Great points of Canada from all P01 a a4- throuffh western Railway Passengersboo^ed^t tnrou»n rates to all parts cf Canada. R n-iineas andup- Qarlottetowa andPaspebiac from 8 gam.e aIfd Jards, according to position of (superior dumber of berths. Steerage 4 guineas P.. accommodation and attrition).—^ ih^atreet London., ^tatottsijip Co., Ltd., 65, Gracechurch-st«et, juonaon. EjaT^Pto all Agents of the Great Western Bwl way Op. BU1°- ^QUYTHECARMFF TIMES*SOUTH j) wales weekly UJBWS.—ONE PENNY ^al £ s by AHction^ AUCTION APPOINTMENTS. Messrs. BAILEY, GILLER, & TELFER^ 1? Hunters and Harne-s Horses, at Cardiff Messrs BOWLING BROTHERS. rj«c 12 Offal Wood, etc.,# Pembroke Dock Messrs BSUTON, KNOWLES & CO. 12 Fat Cattle and Sheep, at Gloucester Messrs W. C. CLARKE & DOVEY. & 8 Grocery Stock-in-trade, at Cardiff 1 Mr D. EVANS. 8 Gas Engine and Dough Mixer, at Grangetown.? MessrsFULLER, HORSEY SONS & CASSE^g Old and Surplus Stock, at Deptford .wee. Messrs GOTTWALTZ, BO WRING. & 8 Smoking Room Furniture, at Cardiff -■•••• g g Furniture and Equipments, at Cardiff Dec.» Christmas Fat Stock, at Cardiff -■ £ *? 19 Cottage Property, at Cardiff Leasehold Property, at Cardiff Messrs WM. GRAHAM, HITCHCOX & CO. Timber Coppice Wood, Poles, &c., at Usk Dec. r^Mefisrg H HILL and CO. « Household Furniture and Effects, at Loughor.U0C- Messrs HOWARD & KING. Leasehold Shops, &c., at Pontypridd Dec. Mr JOHN HOWELL. F«.t Stock, Abercwmboi Farm, nr. Aberdare .Dec. Messrs H. C, JOBSON & CO. Shinning and other Shares, at Cardiff Dec. i snipping Megsrs j M LEBDER & SON. Household Furniture, &c.. at Swansea -Dec. o Mr S. N. POWELL. Colliery Plant, at Mr. W. J. BEES. Freehold Building Land, at the Mumbles .Dec. 15 Mr R. T. RICHARDS. Household Furniture, &c., at Pontypridd .Dec. 8 Messrs STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER. Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff De^^ Steam Joinery Works,&c., near Caerphilly ..Dec. 13 & it Mr J. RICHARD THOMAS. Annual Fat Stock Sale, at Cardiff Dec. lo Mr F. E. TUNBRIDGE. Mr F. E. TUNBRIDGE. Househoid Furniture, at Swansea.Dec. 7 Mr HOWELL WILLIAMS. Fat Stock, at Llantwit Major Dec. 12 Mr JOHN YOUNG. Valuable Properties, at Newport Dec. 7 CORPORATION REPOSITORY, CANTON, CARDIFF. IMPORTANT AND SPECIAL SALE OF HIGH-CLASS HUNTERS, HACKS, AND HARNESS HORSES. MESSRS BAILEY, GILLER, and TELFER have been specially asked by many Breeders and Owners of Horses in South Wales to hold an IMPORTANT SALE OF HUNTERS, The majority of which will be the Property of J Breeders from the surrounding Counties, and there will also be included a few HIGH-CLASS HARNESS HORSES AND COBS. The Sale will take place at the CORPORATION REPOSITORY, CARDIFF, On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th. 1898, And, being limited to 75 Lots, early Entries should be sent to the 8083 AUCTIONEERS, 24, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF SALE TO-MORROW. THE HAYES MARKET, CARDIFF. lW DAVID REES & CO., LTD., IN LIQUIDATION. IMPORTANT SALE OP STOCK-pJ-TRADE, IVfESSRS W.SC, CLABKEjfc DOYEY Wednesday THURSDAY, Je 7th and su> STCTCK-IN-^RADE OF GROCERIES PROVISIONS WINES AND SPIRITS on the above premi^es. consistmg TEAS, SUGAR, TINNED MEATS, PICKLES, SOAP, STARCH, &c., &c.. and a large quantity WINES AND SPIRITS IN BOTTLE. Also the whole of the UTENSILS,^Several PLANT, &c., which comprise baker s troughs, several pairs of scales and sets brass bel^. weighs, sieves, currant machine, 2 weighing machines, c A~«—» "■MOP dCThe ^wholTof the stock and Effects will bei on the day before the Sale, which will commence at 11 o'clock a.m. each day punctually. All further information with respect to the above Sale can be obtained at the Offices of J. W. Wood- thorpe, Esq., of Leadenhal.1 Buildings, Leadenhall- street, London, E.C.; or of the Auctioneers, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff, Dated this 26th day of November, 1898. 31, Qaeen-street. Cardiff t NOTE.—The Sale of the Leases and Fixed Fixtures, Fittings, and Electric Light Plant, Sc., has been withdrawn by arrangement. TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. 28, LUCKNOW-ST., GRANGETOWN, CARDIFF. IN BANKRUPTCY.—RE C. O. LEWTON. MR D. EYANS is instructed to SELL by AUCTION on the Premises as above, on THURSDAY, 8th December, 1898, at 3 o'clock p.m., A GAS ENGINE AND A DOUGH MIXER. Auctioneer's Office, 9, Windsor-place, Cardiff. 8198 ABERCWMBOI FARM, NEAR ABERDARE. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK SALE. MR JOHN HOWELL (of the Firm of Howell and Hughes) has received instruc- tions from County Councillor T. Davies, to SELL by AUCTION on MONDAY, December 12th, 1898, about SC1 PRIME FAT CATTLE, 10 Shorthorn Cows and Calves, 200 Sheep, &c., comprising 10 three-year-old fat bullocks, 30 short- horn fat heifers, and 10 exceptionally fine fat Kerry heifers, 1 shorthorn pedigree bull, 17 months old; about 200 fat crossbred lambs and wethers, also several horses. All fat stock will be kept to suit the Christmas market. Terms—Cash. Luncheon, by ticket, at 12 o'clock. Sale to Commence at 1 p.m. 8142 SALE TO-MORROW. CARMARTHENSHIRE. BURRY PORT, R.S.O. IMPORTANT SALE OF COLLIERY PLANT, &C. MR S. N. POWELL has been favoured with instructions from Messrs Elliott's Metal any. Limited, to SELL by AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, December 7th, 1898, the whole of the following COLLIERY PLANT, Including Winding and Pumping Engines, Pnmps, Trams, Rails, &c., &c., at the Cwmcapel Colliery and Old Lead Works, Burry Port. The Sale will commence at 11 o'clock in the Fore- noon at Cwmcapel Colliery, which is situate about 1 mile from Burry Port Station. Terms-Cash. Catalogues are in course of preparation, ana may be had of the Auctioneer, 23, Market-street, Llanelly, Six days prior to the Sale. Llanelly, November 14th, 1898. 8118 i 1 R.J. REATH & SONS. LARGE STOCK OF MAGNIFICENT GRAND AND COTTAGE pIANOFORTES AND o R G A N S, As Bupplied to her Majesty the Queen and iii The Royal Family. THE LATEST CREATIONS of the HIGHEST CLASS MAKERS. The finest that have ever been produced. THE NEW HIRE SYSTEM. ENORMOUS DISCOUNTS FOR GASH, Shippers supplied on the best export terms. 51, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. 70, TAFF-STREET, PONTYPRIDD. 31, WINDSOR-ROAD, PENARTH. 066-2e MANUFACTORY, LONDON. BT TTEATH AND CJONS. J. Jtl 9«1 O 1066 XOHN qMART & ^JOMPANY, (Successor F. J. NICHOLL.) The above firm are ABLE'for^GARDEN TENTS and MARQUEES SUITABLB for GARDEN PARTIES, EISTEDDFODAU, SPORTS, FETES, AND GALAS, &c. Apply to F J. NICHOLL, 41 TALBOT-STREET. CARDIFF PAINE'S BILL POSTING, SYNDICATE For Aberdare, Hirwain, Mountain Ash, and District. Z. ANDREWS, SacBjmsa 113590 OFFICES lub NEW THEATRE. ABERDAREi &al*s bg Ruction. ON VIEW THIS DAY. ON THURSDAY NEXT. SPECIAL NOTICE. JESSES GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, wl onfl PERRY are instructed to include in the ffieto be hetd in their Salerooms on THURSDAY, he 8th VALUABLE AND UNIQUE SMOKING ROOM FURNITURE, WTnrrqtY and HANDSOMELY FRAMED in «ml BUFFALOES' HORNS, and covered l AGh in the skinsof the same animals, %nrising a chimney glass, console table, 3 occa- Sal tables 4 occasional chairs, a couch, a settee, aneasy^chaig^ g o,^ 8100 ON VIEW THIS DAY. i%\j mnTTliSDAY A-ND FRIDAY NEXT. *8PEcSl! IMPORTANT UNRESERVED THE WHOLE OF THE ^RNITURB AND EQUIPMENTS f A LARGE COUNTRyiESroENCE, inc^EMOVED FROM BED- Sofe8FIVE RECEPTION-ROOMS, BILLIARD- STUDY, PIANOFORTES by C0-Ki n^rf^OLLABD and BROAD WOOD SpB, Servants' Apartments, Kitchens, etc., ^^LE'^LLECTION OSVOMAISTIHG8 ■ LLBB^Y OP BOOKS. MELSPI (K)TTWALTZ, BOWRING, OTRTiv have received instructions to sEl^riS at their Salerooms, 11, ffigh- street. ^C^UCllO Y and FRIDAY NEXT, ^fe^fth December, 1898. at 11 o'clock puuc- ^"feE'EQUIPMENTS OF THE IIESIDFNCF-, as ab°; eomprisiBSn, APPOINTMENTS ofi SEVEN- TEEN of NOBLE SUITES in POL- LARD A fumed MAHOGANY and f|SEIEDROO™S? linen by VIGOBan^LES HOKb^, bosdered and •fitted cft^ ohies etchings, engravings, and a multiplicity 0I^|' ctbcedr080m and dressing-room gffccts. The1^VEXING HALL in ENGLISH POL- LARD CARj^^G carTed D ing Chairs two SIDEBOARD of spe«^de,S1^ 12ft. tabK NZJe d overmantel. A FEWFIINE STS Engti massive pedestals, TURKEY The D^^oFlooV^TOOTlfuRE in carved MAH0?TVB SUITfolS XV. STYLE, COMPRISING a c» SILK, with laxanousl.y upliol- stered e^yand y C0STLY LARGE SIZE CABLNEJT p bvW^ smaUer, a VAI*UABIJE PIANpFORTb yj^rs ^maued,coLLARD MuA1^ ^MlNSTViantel, several gilt girandoles IiABGrB A2v Aca/RPKTS. numerous geuuine Oriental rn?A in syfiE MUSIC and ANTEKOOM a costly pier tables, ANY; of easy chehairs, Chesterfield settee cTnTDY and ijiu morocco. The •STUJJ Up}iolsftARY IN CARVED OAK, Be.aiin?V„wes t" 30kcag$in velvet and morocco, writing-tables, B FtJ^FEW pjECES OF RARE AND ANTiyu SOFURE, old swords and Mm0"?:. rprvE OBJE«5 COLLECTION OF DECORATI ffttliera' cl atl(j jjjtic-A-BRAC, two valuable.gr onai STAG?, china and bronze clocks, THE T UNIQJJSM(&D Bi 'FFALO-HORN SR^rp^R and O'rijG-ROOM, DRESDEN,. WORCESTER, qxl# CHINA, old prints, expensive screcn^^ coflert.rjATED ARTICLES, including tea epergnVvics, entree dishes, cruets.dish coveeK> ^ndl sticks &c„ cases of dessert and nsu B< T^^onARTER SI»ARD-ROOM include wxT??frniTABLE, by ST^AHOGANY-FRAME BILLIARD T gft. mah<^NS; massive settees, stags'heads, writing tables, bookcase, five large The LIBRARY^ BOOKS, compris- I ing upwards of 1, totchen <faUy described In 1 Cfw^U« Ld numerous other effects. vlBW TBr Detailed catalogues may he »AY. 11, High-street, Cardiff- the Auctioneers, N.B.—The full-size BilhaiaA, 8001 tised has been sold by private ttlpreviously adver- ,Vell-pri e SWA..SEA AUCTION ROO FURNITURE and other Efi^ HOUSEHOLp of OIL PAINTINGS, CHIN A, U also a quantity from various residences m 1 < £ c., removed convenience of Sale. r ?ubonrhood for 14/TESSRS JOHN M- V, jjVjL SON will SELL by PUBIFIDER and THURSDAY, December 8th, 1898, RUCTION, on quantity of R>MT^TTI e and useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITO The principal items include Dra..c. room suites in oak, walnut and mind dining- Axminster, and tapestry carpets, b% Brussels, fender, fire-brasses, overmantels, and u.on table and patent Miliar* set to fi^y dlnillg mihooinv dminf-roovii cliairs in lcte, oak and mahogany j? i,v jjennett, watt excellent mahogany bookcase oymahogafc0 tables Saratoga traveUmg • three-tiei^Ccasi0Dai chairs m velvetme, massive mahog%r wa £ on office desks in oak, walnut, and ^T ^agon iron bedsteads, box bed £ s^s hair and wool mattresses fea«ie teSt^esses% pillows, satin walnut bedroom &na dressing tables, toilet.glasses, seW^^ands safes by Cyprus Price, Wo ^ites. „ quantity of the usual cuknary re Goods on view morning of sale. Sale to commence at 11-30 P^P^ 'gt Auctioneers' Offices, Goat-^ \v>ow! Swansea. — —\&i' SALE TO-MORBO^y- GEORGE INN, NEAR RAILWAY LOUGHOR. H MESSRS H. HILL AND CU. instructed to SELL ^yJ^-nAY, D^i on the above Premises, on WEDNESU^^ ol)N,. 7th, 1898 (under distress for rent), tne HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND in comprising mahogany dining-room loc&s,)» walnut pianoforte in good condition, taj,ies,l' nots, ornaments, square and roun" gje V glasses, brass rail and other fenaei > s Fk stuffed fox in glass case, clock under fewaSh5\ pictures, 2 bedsteads, chests of drawe^, > jjer and dressing tables, dressing glasses, c 2 se> unfinished cheffonnier, oak dress<er, g, dou machines, 5 oak settees, scales and we? stindries barrel gun, fishing rod, glasses, jugs, an" Goods on View Morning of Sale. Sale to co gl3 at 12 o'clock. — n __n I SALE TO-MORROW. 4, WOODBURY VILLAS. UPLAND SWANSEA.. ,„T?ONREIK, IVf-R F- E- TUNBRIDGE is fjvo iff I with instructions from Madame Fol is leaving Swansea, to SELL by PUBLIC A 7tb, at the premises, on WEDNESDAY, Decem V 1898, the whole of the well-preserved ^Tjrrg, „ SS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFOTT^G, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND OTHER E, AZGLFTSS K including well-made china cabinet with cSrt*. panel, two dinmg tables with reeded leS3* ^uis 1 Brussels and other carpets, pair of well-made :eI- chairs in Utrecht velvet, timepiece in oak caS .Vpds, glasses, gas fittings, including two chandeliers, pictures, full-compass pianoforte, by Collar _gan I Collard (an excellent instrument); American -je J with nine stops, in walnut case drawing-room Q in black and gold, nearly new Brussels caaj>e^ gar ,j handsome three-bottle spirit stand, oil and y" fnd cruet, copper kettle and stand, occasional chairs tables, Chippendale card table, fenders anfl implements, a small number of books, Indian French ornaments, arm chairs, brass jardinie whatnot, valuable chest of four drawers with ma* a slab and repousse handles, feather beds mattresses, bedsteads, wardrobe, dressing chests and chests of drawers, washstands, dressing tabieb, glasses, ware, and other effects too numerous mention. Also the contents of the kitchen scullery, comprising coper utensils, dinner and tea- ware, &c. On view morning of sale from 9 o'clock a.m. Sale to commence at half-past 11 o'clock in tne forenoon. ,„, Auctioneer's Offices, 19, Gower-street, Swansea, aw • PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, Situate at the Mumbles, near Swansea. MR WILLIAM J. REES has received instructions from the Mumbles Railway and fier Company to OFFER for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Mermaid Hotel, Mumbles, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of December, 1898, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, all that valuable and highly important surplus „ „ FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, -Situate at the Donns and Southend, Mumbles, near Swansea, The Dunns Property having a frontage to the Swan- sea Bay of about 1,430 feet, and to the main road of about 1,430 feet, and containing by admeasurement about 4 acres; The Southend Property having a frontage to the Swansea Bay of about 190 feet, and containing by admeasurement about 1 rood and 25 perches. Full Particular.4 will appear in future advertise- ment. Particulars, plans, and conditions of sale may beobtained on application to Nicholl Morgan, Esq., Solicitor, Budge-row, London, E.C.; Mr David R. Knoyle, Chartered Accountant, 7, Fisher-street, Swansea.: or of the Auctioneer at his Offices, The Laurels, Swansea. 7928 BUY OF THE MANUFACTURERS. HOUSE FURNISHING BY EASY PAYMENTS. FOR THE COTTAGE, THE VILLA, OR THE MANSION. H ROATHFURNISHINGO" 42, CASTLE-ROAD, & VERB-STREET, ROATH, CARDIFF, Is still leading by the advantages oflered to their Customers. One of the largest and best selected Stocks in South Wales, on their own premises, at the lowest possible prices consistent with good workman- ship and sound reliable Furniture. SPECIALITY.—Our Home-made Dining and Drawing- room Suites, which can be made to Customers own Designs and selected Coverings. Furniture, Bedsteads, and Beddings of every description supplied on easy terms. GENERAL TERMS £ 3 to S4 worth, Is 6d weekly. M to L7 worth, 2s 6d weekly. Slo to 912 worth, 3s 6d weekly. jE15 to £20 worth, 5s weekly. Larger amounts at special quotations to suit Customers' convenience. No deposit required from previous Customers. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT allowed to Customers settling their accounts promptly. All Goods delivered free in Town or Country. Carpets made and laid, Floor Coths and Linoleums fitted free of charge. Catalogues Free. CLOSED AT 2 O'CLOCK WEDNESDAYS. No connection with any other firm in Cardiff. Please Note Only Address:- ROATH FURNISHING COMPANY, 42. CASTLE-ROAD, and VERE-STREET, 1163 ROATH, CARDIFF 36e CARDIFF ADVERTISING, BILL POSTING, AND CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LIMITED OFFICES AND WORKs" 1, PARK-STREET CARDIFF SECRETARY: FRANK H. SIMPSON. proprietors of the Principal fitnAi/itia in Cardiff and j HetgbWchood ContractOrs for an descripttons of Adwrtteh3! Circular Distributing. &c. 13200 All orders prornvt^^etnatedto. 1044 Haks ltJ1 fflmiitz, _n IN BANKRUPTCY. Re WILLIAM RICHARDS, 2, STATION-ROAD LLANELLY, GROCER & PROVISION DEALER* TO BE SOLD BY TENDER THE STOCK-IN-TRADE herein, amounting at cost £ 853 10s lOd, full particulars of which may be ob- tained from the undersigned. Tenders must be sent in by 4 o'clock on Saturdav the 10th inst. THOS. THOMAS, Official Receiver, 4, Queen-street. Carmarthen, December 3rd, 1898. 8194 SALE by TENDER, of the STOCK in TRADE of GENERAL DRAPERY, &c belonging to the late Mr J. Randell, London House* Llanelly (Deceased), amounting at cost to £ 1793 Is. 4M. Also the LEASE and GOODWILL of the old-established business. Stock on view on the premises. Tenders opened TUESDAY, December 6th, 1898. Abstracts and particulars on application to Mr GRIFFITH GEORGE, 8136 Drapers' Valuer, Aberdare. fflmiiets suit Contracts. rjlENDERS FOR BRANCH RAILWAY. The EAGLESBUSH (Hughes Vein) COLLIERY COMPANY, Limited, invite TENDERS for the MAKING of a BRANCH RAILWAY and other WORKS, from the Great Western Railway to their Colliery at Eaglesbush, Neath. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Victoria- chambers, Neath, on or after SATURDAY, 3rd inst. Tenders, to be endorsed Tenders for Branch Railway," to be sent to the undersigned on or before WEDNESDAY, 14th December. JAMES GANDY. Victoria Chambers, Neath 8148 The GRAIGOLA MERTHYR CO.Ltd^ Swansea, invite TENDERS for their require- ments in the following STORES and Materials during the Six Months ending 30th June, 1899: Iron- mongery, Files and Steel Bars, Steam Piping and Fittings, Bolts and Nuts, Rivets, Nails, &c Packings Waste, &c., Oils. Grease, and Tallow, Indiarubber and Asbestos Sheeting and Washers, Timber, Iron. Forms of Tender may be had on application in writing to the Company up to the 12th inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 1st December, 1898. 8173 G. W 24 ATTHEW & qO. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AN CONTRACTORS. OFFICES AND WORKSHOPS, WOMANBY-STREET, CARDIFF. ELECTRICAL APPARATUS OF ALL KINDS INSTALLED AND REPAIRED. 7167 FOREST OF DEAN STONE. DAVID AND SANT, LIMITED, of PARKEND STONE WORKS, NEAR LYDNEY have a Special Lot of excellent quality SELF-FACED GREY SILLS, STEPS, PAVING, KERB, COPING HEADS, &c., which they are OFFERING a.t EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES for immediate disposal. A GENUINE BARGAIN TO BUILDERS. CONTRACTORS. AND MASONS. 8107 S- E S S ION SAN D SO N-S- s LIMITED. O Manufacturers and Importers of CEMENT, SLATES, TIMBER, CHIMNEY-PIECES RANGES, GRATES, AND ALL BUILDING MATERIALS. PENARTH T>OAD, /CARDIFF. 83e JLIJ KJ 8191 TO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS. ARCHIBALD D. DAWNAY, LIMITED, Keeps at the WALES AND WEST OF ENGLAND GIRDER WORKS, EAST MOORS, CARDIFF, A LARGE STOCK OF STEEL JOISTS, FLITCH PLATES, TEES, ANGLES, CHANNELS, Etc. Manufacturers of ROOFS, GIRDERS, BRIDGES, STANCHEONS, PATENT SOLID TILE and CONCRETE FLOORS OFFICES EAST MOORS, CARDIFF. Telegrams Dawnay. Cardiff." National Telephone, Cardiff, No. 694. 1139 insurance. THE VULCAN JGOILER AND GENERAL JNSURANCE CO. LIMITED. LATE I THE BOILER INSURANCE AND STEAM POWER CO., LIMITED, j THE ORIGINAL BOILER INSURANCE CO HEAD OFFICE—67, KING STREET, MANCHESTER ESTABLISHED 1859. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £ 375,000 BOILERS AND ENGINES INSURED AND INSPECTED. Rates quoted to meet the WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT, Employers' Liability Act, and Common Law. Third Party Fidelity Guarantee Insurance. Individual Accident Insurance. Upwards of 40,000 Boilers and Engines under Supervision. J. F. L. CROSLAND, M.Inst.C.E. M.Inst.M.E., Chief Engineer. EDWARD HADFIELD, Secretary. Applications for Agencies Invited. 6638 SOUTH WALES SUPEEINTENDENT— E. HUGHES, 35, DOCK-STREET, NEWPORT. MoN ACCIDENT ASSURANCE. n ACCIDENT AND DISEASE iï ASSURANCE. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 1 ASSURANCE. V FIDELITY GUARANTEE. R*T>AILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSUR $0% ANCE COMPANY. Established 1849. Claims Paid, £ 3,850,000. x 64, Cornhill, London. &3 A. VIAN, Secretary. \Wts Mr W. Hulin, Station-master, G.W* -I « pay; and Messrs Tregerthen Dunn and Co., 12;; h Ifttstuart-square, Cardiff; Mr W. Thompson, Divi- (FLCD, Superintendent's Office, G W Railway, Cardiff L ■ €*on:5t0tt5. &JAN TOURS & SOUTH OF »*WE. — Cook's programmes and tickets Wy. Rome, weekly parties, 19 guineas inclu- i^Vpt and Palestine, io., 25 guineas. Canary ^'Algeria, Cape, &c Cook's South Wales Offices for Tourists and Emigrants, Mr iftf" Pier Head, Cardiff. All travelling infor- i^foreignbooKnghMe^ll86^ S^UEL TAYLOR'S 48, COWBRIDGE-ROAD, CANTON, GNJD B A Z A A R. T<^e Palace of Delight! (j \s FESTIVITY SHOW. '< Charming t Bea.utiful I IlrPs OF PRESENTS. u^ '[o Nick-Nacks. Notions. s 13 TAYLOR'S GRAND 3 Z A A R MOST ^NING, MOST DELIGHTFUL! BUN. ()F PRESENTS (■ Fob LAMES MEN AND MAIDENS. TAYLOR, 46^48, C<J.ROAD, CANTON, .r!. I FOR CHBIT^Ew YEAR GIFTS. NO NAMj This Oin^jJ* • as an old, tried, recommended scrofula, glandufi^ remedy for scurvy ulcerated legs, so^igworm, old wounds, body, St. Anthony Riches on the face and piles, fistula, rheu## chilblains, bruises, heal up the most T»s*<fcc- It will soon every kind. f j[arlonB of skln of cT NAME^feNbel on oaebpot. fktche^ onBthe toc £ e^^edleg^e^sipelas, fistula, glandular sWijul" the body, piles, They may be takety Er tonic and invigorati/f either sex, are tions. they are a trul.3 upon the secre- may be used in conjiup1 god purifier, and Ointment in any of th^ itj^e No Name' Sold in pots and box lslj £ d and 2s 9d eacb.jjo»*^sts. Price 7^d, them. be without — y^'ct. 1160 GRAVEL^ ^warranted and all kindred compl*^ tbe BACK, Established upwards of ifmercury, each, of a'i chemists an^jtJ'ij^oxes, 4s 6d throughout the world, or.^t VUie Vendors makers, The Lincoln C*nps by the Company, Lincoln. ties Drug 1 SOUTH WALris J8. BBJDGP Q, -;J Jublic jløtU!fa. CARDIFF INFIRMARY BALLS, The ANNUAL BALL will be held on JANUARY 3rd, and the CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL on JANUARY 4th, 1899, at the PARK HALL. Tickets may be obtained from Members of the General Committee; from Mr William Lewis, Stationer, Duke-street; and from the Honorary Secretary, 22, Newport-road. 8204 ALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S SOCIAL WORK, CARDIFF. On WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, Dec. 7th & 8th, A SALE OF WORK will be held at the HOME, 38, CHARLES-STREET, consisting of a large Assortment of Superior Goods, also Articles suitable for Charitable Distribution and Christmas Presents, made by the Girls in the Home Commencing Each Day at 12 o'clock. N.B.-Orders for Needlework thankfully received promptly and carefully executed. 8202-605e JESUS COLLEGE. SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS. 1899. An EXAMINATION will be held on TUESDAY, April 18th. 1899, and following days, for the purpose of filling up the following Scholarships and Exhib i- tions In Classics, Mathematics, Modem History, or Natural Science— 1. Restricted to candidates who have not completed their nineteenth year on the day of election At least two Open Foundation Scholarships. 2. Without restriction as to age At least two Welsh Foundation Scholarships, one Meyrick Scholar- ship open to aJl candidates eligible for the Welsh Foundation Scholarships, one Meyrick Scholarship limited to graduates of the University of Wales or of St. David's College, Lampeter, three Meyrick Exhibitions. Other Exhibitions (without restriction as to age), both open and Welsh, may be awarded for profi- ciency in any one of the above subjects at the discre- tion of the College. The annual value of a scholarship is JE80, and of an exhibition not less than £30 nor more than £50. For full particulars apply to the Senior Tutor. 433 J^JONMOUTHQ.RAMMAR JGCHOOL ELECTION TO SIX FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. EXAMINATION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH. APPLY TO HEAD MASTER, 8131 E. H. CULLEY, ESQ. TT/TERTHYR GENERAL HOSPITAL. ANNUAL FANCY DRESS BALL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 11TH, 1899, DRILL HALL, MERTHYR TYDFIL. CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL, FRIDAY, JANUARY, 13TH, 1899. Substantial Prizes will be given at each of the Balls for the Best Fancy Dresses worn by a Lady and Gentleman and Boy and Girl. Tickets and all particulars of R. R. DAVIS, Hon. Sec. U3, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. 8080 Notices. THE BANKRUPTCY ACTS, 1883 AND Jt_ 1890. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF MONMOUTH- SHIRE, HOLDEN AT TREDEGAR.; IN BANKRUPTCY.—No. 21 of 1898. RE WILLIAM MARSHALL, of the Model Lodging Honse, Red Lion-square, Tredegar, Monmouth- shire, Lodging-house Keeper. I, CHARLES EDWIN DOVEY, of 31, Queen- street, Cardiff, Chartered Accountant. HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have been duly APPOINTED and certified by the Board of Trade as TRUSTEE of the Estate of the above-named Bankrupt. All persons having in their possession any of the effects of the Bankrupt must deliver them to me, and all Debts due to the Bankrupt must be paid to me. Creditors who have not yet proved their Debts must forward their proofs of Debts to me. (Signature of Trustee), CHARLES EDWIN DOVEY. Date—5th December, 1898. 8205 (Sftttcaitcn. CARDIFF. HARROW HOUSE SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, NEWPORT-ROAD, CARDIFF. PRINCIPALS, THE MISSES MARKS. Pupils prepared for all local Exams. Vacancies for a few Boarders. Home comforts and care. Kinder- garten under Trained (Froebel) Mistress. 1162 BATH. ii-FOME SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, JtJL KENSINGTON, BATH. PRINCIPALS—The Misses WILTSHIRE and MAGGS. Healthy situation. Careful tuition and home com- forts. Tennis, &c. Holidays optional. Moderate terms. Good references. 6306 Emitting ^0 £ «tus. RINCIPALITY PERMANENT INVESTMENT JGUILDING GLOCIETY. .3 per cent. on DEPOSITS 4 per cent. on PREFERENTIAL SHARES, g per cent. on SUBSCRIPTION SHARES. APPLY FOR THE 38TH"ANNUAL REPORT and Prospectus to W. SANDERS SONS, Managing Sees., 28, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. • AGENTS—Newport: Mr J. M. WOOD, 24, High-street. Penarth: Mr D. H. EDMTTNDS, Windsor-rd. Barry: Mr D. H. EDMUNDS, Market Buildings. Ebbw Vale: Mr J. A. BAVIES, Ida-place, 1023-7422 PONTYPRIDD, LLANTRISANT, AND r RHONDDA VALLEYS PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. Great Reduction to Borrowers. EASY REPAYMENTS, 5 to 20 YEARS. No Annual Charge for Management. Mortgage and Survey Fees paid by Society. Redemption on Fair Terms. Advances made Promptly. For Prospectus apply to the Secretary. Mr H. S. DAVIES, 8007 Town Hall Chambers, Pontypridd. HE MONMOUTHSHIRE AND H SOUTH WALES PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY H. J. PARNALL, Esq., J.P., Chairman. RESERVE & CONTINGENT FUNDS :-£9,030 3s 7d ADVANCES On Freehold or Leasehold Securities at 5 per Cent, interest. INVESTING OR PAID-UP SHARES (interest 5 per cent. per annum and bonus). DEPOSITS and DEPOSIT SHARES at-current rates of interest. F. J. HEYBYRNE, Secretary. HEYBYRNE & BROWN, 1, Friar's Chambers, Newport; 5347 And 21, West Bute-street, Cardiff. JgARGAINS IN JpIANOS. IMPORTANT TO CASH BUYERS. fJIHOMPSON & gHACKELL, LTD. QUEEN'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, CARDIFF, Have had retained on their hands, owing to the cessation of work and wages in the colliery district, SCORES OF PIANOS AND ORGANS That must be Sold at a Sacrifice to provide warehouse room for their regular stock, and an opportunity thus presents itself to cash purchasers of securing an instrument for from FIFTEEN TO TWENTY POUNDS Such as is usnally sold at from 36 to 40 guineas. Every instrument guaranteed to be practically equal to new in every particular, and exchanged within three months if not approved. THIS CHANCE SHOULD NOT BE LOST. Full particulars, with Price List, sent free on application to. the Manager, at Head Office, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff, or to any of the Company's numerous Branches. 1947 ROSS'S ROYAL JGELFAST J^ERATED& MINERAL WATERS AND LIME JUICE CORDIAL May be obtained in any Port in the United Kingdom from tbe leading Ship Store Dealers. 7158 W. A. ROSS & SONS, LTD., BELFAST. -+ 4 MARVELLOUS REMEDY DASMAIL'S WORLD-FAMED SPECIFIC, he Only Safe and Effective Remedy on Eartn. Before ordering elsewhere do not fail to send stamped addressed envelope for particulars and jpnees, and then judge for yourselves. Mrs W. S. H., of Cardiff, writes—"This is the THIRD OOOASION on which I have used your speciality with success. and snail always be pleased to recommend it to my mends. 7957 A. PAPMATT-J (Specialist of 30 years' experience). Box aM. Langdale House Walthamstow, London. public Àmustnttuts. CARDIFF. rjlHEATRE JJOYAL, CARDIFF. Lessee and Manager .ROBERT BEDFOBD THIS EVENING AT 7JO, GRAND RECEPTION AND ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF MR GEORGE EDWARDES' COMPANY, IN THE NEW GAIETY MUSICAL PLAY. A RUNAWAY MORNING PERFORMANCE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, AT 2. Next Week— The Princess Play, "HOW LONDON LIVES." New Box Office at Theatre (St. Marv-street Entrance) open from 10 till 5. Seat can be booked by letter, wire, and telephone (No. 362). jOT RAND T H EATRE. Lessee and Manager.Mr CLABKNCI* SODOTCS. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION ON THE RETURN VISIT OF J^ADY Q.ODIVA. Naked and alone she rode through Coventry's streets. Popular prices and time as usual 'ARC'S WAXWORKS, ST. MARY- STREET, CARDIFF. M A R I S K A. LAST WEEK. Mariska The Great AMERICAN LADY Mariska Mariska PALMIST has arrived. Hours 2 Mariska Mariska to 5 and 7 :to 10 daily. Reserved Mariska Mariska Seats may be booked in advance, Mariska Mariska Is. Admission 3d; Children 2d. Mariska tthli'ations.. HIRTEENTH YEARLY EDITION. Price-Home. 5s; by Post, abroad, 6s. « rjIHE HIPPING ^yORLD" YEAR BOOK, 1899, A) With NEW MAP. by J. G. BARTHOLOMEW, Esq., F.R.G.S., F.R.S.E., in colours, giving routes of Steamers and Railways, Products, Ports. Coaling Stations, Coalfields, Forests. Deserts, &c., &c. I.—PORT DIRECTORY OF THE WORLD. II.—TARIFFS OF ALL NATIONS. HI.—LOAD LINE TABLES. IV.—DIGEST OF SHIPPING ACTS. V.—BOARD OF TRADE RULES. ENGINEERING FORMULAE. TABLES OF DISTANCES, MONEYS, WEIGHTS. MEASURES. &c. The Whitaker' of the Merchant Marine." The Times." To be ordered of all Newsagents. Published by THE SHIPPING WORLD, LTD., Effingham House, Arundel-street, 8178 STRAND, LONDON, WC JQ ARLINGTON'S JJANDBOOKS. Sir Henry Ponsonby is commanded by the Queen o thank Mr Darlington for a copy of his handbook." A brilliant success."—The Times. Most emphatically tops them all."—Dmily Graphic. EVERY VISITOR TO LONDON SHOULD USE "L ONDON AND JgJNVIRONS." 5s, by E. C. COOK and E. T. COOK, M.A. Twenty-four Maps and Plans. Sixty Illustrations Visitors to Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bourne- mouth, Wye Valley, Severn Valley, Bristol, Bath, Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Malvern, Hereford, Wor- cester, Gloucester, Llandrindod Wells, Llan- dudno, Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Bala, Llangollen, Bettwsycoed, Snowdon, The Isle of Wight, and Channel Islands should use 4770 DARLINGTON'S HANDBOOKS, Is Each. LLANGOLLEN DARLINGTON AND CO. LONDON SIMPKINS, & ALL BOOKSELLERS. Y Gwir yn 'Erbyn y Byd. The PEQPLE'S PROGRESS, &c., by JL the Rev. W. G. DAVIES, B.D., Author of the A B C of Thought. Elliot Stock, 3s 6d. The Western Times Mr Davies has thought his subject out with considerable industry. his conclusions are lucid and pertinent. The Bookman :—The writer's point of view is interesting and suggestive. His style lucid. The Dundee Advertiser Interesting, sugges- tive, and stimulating, and may be read with profit. ORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT. POPULAR HANDBOOK, With forms of Notices, Schemes, Arbitration, and Contracting-out. Also latest information from Home O1Iice and Chief Registrar, by Roberts-Jones, Esg., (Coroner, Counsel for Miners' Provident Society, &c. The Home Secretary :—" A very useful volume." Mr Justice Ridley :—" You have treated clearly a complicated matter." Post free, Is. Booksellers, 61, St. Helen's-road, Swansea. 5662 THE JOINING jft/T AN UAL, BY WALTER R. SKINNER, Contains full particulars of all Mining Companies known to the Exchanges of London and the Provinces. Separate sections are devoted to Australasian and South African Companies. Also separate sections of mining directors and mining secretaries. The particulars given of each Mining Company in- clude the directors and other officials, date of estab- lishment, seat of operations, description of the property with the purchase consideration, details of capital, calls, dividends paid, and the latest financial position as disclosed by the accounts. The Last Volume (for 1898) was published in May, 1898. Price 15s., post free. LONDON 26, NICHOLAS-LANE, LOMBARD- STREET, LONDON, E.C. 1136 THE ARCHITECT AND CONTRACT JL REPORTER. Established nearly a Quarter of a Cextory. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER has a large and influential circulation amongst Archi. tects. Builders, Contractors, and the wealthy classes of the public, and has been found to be 110 very valu- able medium of publicity. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains a. larger number of Tenders and Contracts Open than any other paper. The ARCHITECT and CONTRACT REPORTER contains the finest and most beautiful Architectural and Art Illustrations of any paper published in any p&r*i of the world. WEEKLY, PRICE 4d. PUBLISHED BY P. A. GILBERT WOOD, 175, STRAND, LONDON. W.C. 1154 CARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEW- PORT SHIPPING GAZETTE. Published every Monday Morning. Price 21s per annum, or by Post 25s. The CARDIFF, SWANSEA, AND NEWPORT SHIPPING GAZETTE contains a completerecord of the Shipping business of Cardiff, Swansea. Newport, Bristol, Neath, Briton Ferry, Burry Port, &c., and circulates among all the Merchants and Brokers of the Bristol Channel Ports, and JeneroJly thoughout the various ports of the United Kingdom. It is filed at Lloyd's, the 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 Stamos By J. A. BARNES, M.D. (U.S.) a Treatise, entitled TTOW TO ENSURE HEALTH most B I valuable Book on the Laws Governing Life, andthe Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of ali Diseases depending on Nervous Debility, Mental and Physical Depression. Palpitation of the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Impaired Sight and Memory Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, &c. Sent post free on receipt of Two Stamps. Address Messrs BARNES CO., 48 Lonsdaie-square Thornhill-road, London, N. 1110 rjl H E ITCHENER." THE RANGE OF THE PERIOD IS THE QUADRANT RANGE. CANNOT BE BEATEN. UP TO DATE. CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED OF JOHN WILLIAMS AND SONS. IRONMONGERS, 9,13, 15, 17, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. 8183 WILLIAMS' (PONTARDAWE) VUT O R M LOZENGES. For over Thirty Years this highly valuable Remedy has met with the grea.test success. The effect upon Weak, Dehcate Children (often given up as incurable) is like Magic, Getting rid of his tormenting pests by taoong these lozenges, the thin, pale-faced, inanimate becomes strong, healthy, and lively, the pride, instead of the anxiety, of his guardians. 811'1 have for some time used your AnthelmintIC or W onn Lozenges in my family, and find them a very speedy aad efficacious cure for ascearides, and their agreeable and convenient form is a great recommen- dation for children.—W. HUTCHINSON, Vicar of Rowdon Sold at 9d, 13d, and 2s 9d per box. by most Chemists, or for 14 or 34 stamps from J. Davies, Chemist, 30, High-street, Swansea. A list of testi- moniais, Symplons. Ac., oti application. 1156 THE DE REES BILL POSTING AND ADVERTISING COMPANY, LIMITED. PROPRIETORS of 150 of the LARGEST STATIONS Newport PONTYPOOL, RISCA, EASTERN and WESTERN VALLEYS „ terms ON APPLIAOTION. BRIDGE RBET. NEWPORT. 1900 sJturuc amusements. CARDIFF. II 'Tia not in mortals to command success, but well do more—deserve it." THE EMPIRE. DRASKOB OawAiaD .80IW TO-NIGHT THE MASCOTS OF THE LONDON EMPIRE AND THE CRYSTAL PALACE. THE MARVELLOUS SCHAFFER JjlAMILY WITH THEIR pONIES. THE COSTLIEST, THE BEST, THE MOST UNIQUE ACROBATS OF THE DAY. The novelty, skill, and effect of the act is incapable of adequate verbal description. IT IS HOPED THAT THE IMMENSE COST OF THE ENGAGEMENT WILL BE RECOMPENSED BY ABUNDANT PATRONAGE FROM THE CARDIFF PUBLIC, WHO MAY REST ASSURED OF BEING DELIGHTED WITH THESE ENTERTAINERS. Powerful Variety Programme, headed by MDLLE. DE DIO, as She," in the" Fire of Life." Box Office open daily (with exception of Sattudays) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 aon. to 2 p.m. Plan of Boxes, Fauteuils and Grand Circle. Ne Booking Fees. Telephone No. 625. 1141 22e SWANSEA. THE EMPIRE. JL MANASiNa DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. THE EDISON-THOMAS VITASCOPE, THE SIRDAR COMING HOME. Leaving Calais. Arriving at Dover. His Reception at the Guildhail, London. Gordon and the Sirdar. A Street Scene in Cairo. The Seaforth Highlanders Leaving Cairo. War Correspondents Passing the Sphinx. Panorama of the Nile. Return of the Gnards from the Soudan, etc. POPULAR VARIE- TIES, headed by THE WHEELERS. NEWPORT m H E E M P I R W. JL MANAGING DlREOOR-OSW ALD STOLL. CLOSED FOR REBUILDING upon as enlarged scale in modern style. The Cardiff Empire first performance each evening is conycnient 1145 for visitors from Newport. 25e TY C EITMT N ETW PORT. J Proprietor Manager, Mr CLARK NOP; SOONES. MISS EMMA HUTCHISON'S CRITERION COMEDY CO. TO-NIGHT AND THURSDAY, BETSY." TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), AND SATURDAY, PINK DOMINOES." FRIDAY, THE GREAT DIVORCE CASE." Prices, 6d to £1 la. Box Office Open Daily 10 to 4. Telephone. No. 158 Nat. CWMAMAN. PUBLIC HALL, CWMAMAN, ABER- JL DARE. WANTED GOOD COMPANIES AND ENTER- TAINMENTS. Terms moderate.—Apply Caretaker. 7951 1- &c. MOUNTAIN ASH. THE NEW DU F F R Y N JL COMMERCIAL HOTEL, MOUNTAIN ASH. ONE OF THE MOST MODERN HOTELS OF THE AGE. Long-felt Necessity in the District. The only one in the immediate neighbourhood. Contains Commercial-room, fitted upon the latest principles Coffce'iotnii.-Sfrocfcroom (one of the flxmat in Wales), Billiard-room (2 tables), Smokerooms, and 30 Bedrooms. COMMERCIAL ORDINARY, Daily, from 1 to 2. All the Luxuries and Comforts of a First-class Hotel at VERY MODERATE PRICES. CHOICE WINES AND SPIRITS. 8061 THOMAS MORRIS, Proprietor. LLANDRINDOD WELLS. WALIA HOTEL, LIMITED, \JT LLANDRINDOD WELLS. SPECIAL WINTER TARIFF- TWO GUINEAS PER WEEK. An inducement to try "Gwalia," in the Winter. Hotel, nice and warm, heating apparatus permanently on, day and night. Try it from December 1st to March 1st. 8137 MANAGER—EDWARD JENKINS. PORTHCAWL. TTjlSPLANADE HOTEL, PORTHCAWL 103 ROOMS. ELECTRIC LIGHT. FIRST-CLASS CHEF. SPECIAL WINTER TERMS FOR FAMILIES AND GOLFERS. Southern aspect, sandy soil, mean temperature same as Bournemouth, good drainage and water supply. Extracts from independent Analysts' Reports on Water :— "Porthcawl Water Works Water. We are pleased to report that the result of our analysis of this sample enables us to pronounce it to be a very good water. The almost entire absence of ammonia and nitrogen indicates its suitability for all domestic purposes.-J. RICHARDSON AND Co., Analysts." Above report made by order of the Porthcawl Local Board, May, 1894. "Porthcawl Water. March 5th, 1895. Considered organically the water is very pure, and in this respect is of first-class quality for drinking purposes.— F. W. HARRIS, Analyst, Great Western Laboratory, Swindon." "Porthcawl Water. June 7th, 1897. This water possesses a high degree cf organic purity, and is of excellent quality for drinking purposes.—E. FRANK- LAND, R.C.B., D.C.L LI. D., F.R.S., Analyst to Local Government Board. 3447 jlURNITURE AT WHOLESALE PRICES DOWN AND SON FOR GOOD SUBSTANTIAL FURNITURE, jgEDSTEADS jgEDDING, CARPETS LINOLEVMS, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE FURNITURE. STEAM CABINET WORKS :— 221, HIGH-STREET AND MORRIS- LANE, SWANSEA. The Largest and Cheapest Steam Cabinet Manufactory in South Wales. Illustrated Catalogues Free on Application. IMMENSE STOCK TO SELECT FROM Much Cheaper than London or Bristol Houses. Carriage Paid on all orders delivered Free in our own Vans. Established nearly half a. century. Telephone No. 240. 6532 JjlOR COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, JgRONCHITIS, AND NEURALGIA. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—Vice-Chancellor Sir W. Page Wood stated publicly in Court that Dr. J. CoDIS Browne was undoubtedly the inventor of Chlorodyne, that the whole story of the defendant Freeman was deliberately untrue, and he regretted to say it had been sworn to.—See The Times." July 13,1868. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—The Right Hon. Earl Russell com- municated to the College of Physicians and J. T. Davenport that he had received information to the effect that the only remedy of any service in cholera was Chlorodyne.—See Lancet," Dec. 31.1868. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE.—Extract from the Medical Times," Jan. 12,1866 It is prescribed by scores of orthodox practitioners. Cf course it would not be thns 8Ù1gnlaI:ly popular di it not supply III want and fill III place. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO DYNE is the best and most certain remedy In coughs, colds, asthma, consumption, neuratgia,rheu- matism, etc. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO- DYNE is a certain cure in cholera, dysentery, diarrhoea, etc. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORO^ DYNE.—CAUTION :—None genuine without the words Dr. J. Collis Browne's duorodyne "on the Government stamp. Overwhelming medical testimony accompanies each bottle. Sole manufacturer J. T. DAVENPORT, 33, Great Russell-street, W.C. Sold In bottles, Is ljd, Z8 9d, 49 6d, and lis. 16692 M60 I\U51Utlfí Àbbrt5!tS. 1898. CHRISTMAS. 1898. JAMES JJOWELL AND THE CARDIFF DRAPERS, CARDIFF. GRAND A NNUAL X MAS BAZAAR THIS DAT- AND FOLLOWING DAYS. IN THE CARPET ROOM, IJfRINITY STREET (NEXT DOOR TO MARKET ENTRANCE). J. H. & Co., having determined to surpass all of the previous Xmaa Shows, have this year purchased a larger and better selected stock than in any former year. An immense variety of JJSEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL A RTICLES, IJ1 O Y Q. A M E S, JJOLLS, Ac., &0., fto, ONE JjlAVOUR. J. £ L -aad 00. would earnestly impress upon the public the advisability of making their XIuø purchases as early as possible. This will ensure for them better attention than in the week before Xmas, when the pressure of business is so great. fiYWEL LIBRARY. A few thousand of these Volumes will be clewed at 22d each. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Boxes of Assorted Cards are specially good thIa season and cannot fail to please. The nsnal large assortment of Loose Cards. PRIVATE XMAS CARDS. Orders for these Cards are coming in rJ rapidly. Over ONE THOUSAND Designs. A SPECIAL SHOW OF ETCHINGS, ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGRAVURES. OIL AND WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS Will be made in the Cabinet Department. All kinds of Frames made on the Premises, NOTICE TO BUYERS OF CHARITY GOODS. J. H. Co. hold the Largest Stock of REAL WELSH FLANNELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS SHEETS, &c., of any House in Wales, a.nd a. Prices Lower than any other Honse. J. H. and Co. are also selling a. very large parcel of LADIES' MANTLES, COSTUMES and SKIRTS eonside ra bly under Regular Prices THIS DA*' r JAMES TTOW25LL AND THE OAJIDIIfI DRAPBBS, £ jABDUP*.