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Editorial Notes. Arbitration is in the air, and it is snowing Treaties. Ail thanks to white- winged Peace for that blessing I The Treaties in question are of limited scope; they deal only with minor disputes, and they provide no absolute finality. But minor disputes, unless settled betimes, glow sometimes into larger; and it is a step gained, moreover, to, bring the nations to the habit of arbitration. The latest Treaty of the kind is not the least acceptable; it is the one which will soon be signed at Washington by Sir Mortimer Durand and Mr. Hay on behalf of Great Britain and the United States respec- I tively. Mr. Choate said the other day that when he made the suggestion at the Poreign Office, Lord Lansdowne hat the concurrence of tins rg0 it went without saying.' 1u^nvernraent loes, for in 1897 the British » -ccepted the Treaty, signerd ? weiit Jauncefote and Mr. Olney, w one, nfinitely further than the pie hltratioB t was a Treaty to submit to the all questions in difference bet8 wo countries. Thus univeisa 0i ;cope, arbitration was also, m nost disputes, to be j it. VVe American Senate would not ha lotice that at the dinner of tnej^r. )f Commerce in New York, at jay, Vloriey was entertained the 0 j re- Mr. Olney returned to the charg rjjitr»" ifiirmed his plea for some larg€' x m :ion Treaty. Meanwhile we tru rjireaty, :he case of the present hmite^ witJi- the consent of the Senate will >ut saying." Mr. Henry Norman, M.P-> the in the World's Work, ar witi1 recent danger is over, what Russia would have meant: gUnk To begin with, we should the or captured any of the vest; in Baltic Fleet which did not great reaching a neutral port. \,aibo^> N avy might have retired t n0yjiiig since there would have bee else for it to do. We should oSSible to despatch as quickly aS Joan 200,000 men to India. A ne\ of £ 100,000,000 would have °edrop of nexit step, accompanied by -^ould ten points in Consols. ,p indus* have fallen off to a point oae 01 trial classes would have suffer einory; the blackest winters of e could There is no point at which deal Russia a vital blow. J If no other country had interV war, in Mr. Norman's opmiw > v-ctory have dragged on without possiD Jrad for either side. If any other nation. ts intervened, there is no tellin-S t»eel1 to which the struggle might H expanded. that" it seems to Mr. Norman probable that" under such circumstances, Russi ,aid have made terms with Japan: beell The Russian Army would the conveyed in due course bac.k, newly Siberian Railway, thence by„ Orel1' opened line, 13,000 miles, ij" 1 mill" burg to Tashkent, the capital ^ence tary focus of Central Asia, a11. olirs W to Merv, which is thirty-six b)r rail. From Merv it is U0 gigb^ rail to Khusk Post, which 1 Qeuefa' miles from Herat. Moreover,. better I Kuropatkin knows Central e\-e)'y than any soldier living, a aSPed at Russian private would have last what he was fighting f01 the dazzling plains of India- jylr- When we had finally won, wha > Norman, should we have S8"1?,0}sha-1'a' victory? "Perhaps a slice of ,.lstei'ecl Is Free Trade Hall to be rec g0 Retaliation Army Barracks. lU sfl' Henry Campbell-Bannerman asl,,eu gall- dressing a great Liberal meeting a ut hIS chester. The form in which m.iate question was the more appr°" ^oJ. Wal cause elsewhere the Secretary iiiu1' was at the same time making .jyjig tant speech in favour of e tf01' retaliatory warfare against coVnUlt\ Every country in Europe fp across the Atlantic were," said /pur]?0? Forster, deliberately and of s cJ £ Ciu<l doing all they possibly could tfiw British manuiacturers." We", juno11. possibly could does not seeixi sti to much, for British manufa tufl6, r manage to get in, to the 236 millions a year. Mr. Ai'» # confesses that he cannot unde gtan^g state of things. It was „ miracle to him," he said, tha of the country had continued. ,&t I it had." He, seems to think tQ bav Chamberlain's eloquence oU^v.ut fl^rtfr. spirited it all away long ago. -P.. ;te]l or not, it stands; and we w & r\a Arnold-Forster why. It is, apeei>s ^°r J Campbeil-Bannerman said in tai'$s because we have fought host1 ,er iree imports. Mr. Arnold-i ts. p to begin attacking the, free itnportsbafliiJJg as Sir Henry added, it n(j ij doctrine that a blow spiritedly delivered against oneself was oi with crushing effect on the competitor." Mr. Winston Churchill Save,vl|j be lent address to what we eSteiV vg future constituents in ^iaUth-. v is made a very happy retort to j^i'W g- proud boast that the Unionist dlSCtlSS not for sale. Mr. Churchill 1 nig the Licensing Act, and de j be a scandalsaid .(» ci"1 oi- The Government, in vie^ election, made certain ol 0f u vote by disregarding tne> aI1d « g0 son, moderation, and J^sti > ail of ieceuoy ana' pubUo,<<1 they refused the tiuie-lwi1 ^gb ana passed the Bill by ux. of the executive power .&o0tb, free discussion, and then, i aJlCi s Balfour went to Edinburgh, jiot The Conservative Party tb sale." No; he could no twice over. f0lloW Exactly—though it does no be the Unionist Party may 110 a different sort of tied h° pioDeer other proprietor, as yet only missionary. The revival movement hasfeverbet1 places in the Rhondda reac | t lCts and from nearly ail the di^j imports of intensely emot peCl lli uere at which a rich harvest is in- verts. This revival has *)e?fhnndda'.1 and for some time. In the pears to have started at u alld rapidiy increasing m magnx a it seems to have reached a in^n ffre orchy, where the whole' fervo"1;' j-e- with a huge wave of relig1 arid 0^' effect cannot. be but for 9()0. suit is apparent in many ejlll ticularly in the lessening^
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ALBERT CHEVALIER NEXT WEEK, Bicycles stored Free of Charge. wo Performances Nightly. Early one between 7 o'clock and 9; late one between 9 o'clock and 11, All artistes appear at each performance. Box Office open daily (with excepi ion of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p mi Plan of Grand Circle. No booking fees. 873 The place to spend a pleasant hour! D ARC'S GRAND WAXWORK EXHIBITION ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF. The Madame Tussaud's of Wales. When visiting Cardiff don't miss the above Exhibition. Grand New Additions and Larger than ever. Open daily from 10 a.m., to 10 p. m. ADMISSION Adults, 3d. Children, 2d. All the Latest Novelties constantly added. Others too numerous to mention. PALMISTRY. Madame De MAISENER, The Well-known Society Palmiste, from the Crystal Palace, London, Consultations daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 1061 EVAN JONES, Orosswell House, LLWYNYPIA. —O—— Bottler of BASS' PALE ALE & GUINESSIS EXTRA DUBLIN STOUT. Agent for Whittbread's Ale & Stout, Oakhill Celebrated Stout, Wrexham Lager Beer and Miller's Bristol Dinner Ales. BEER IN CASKS, Cheltenham, Crosswell's, Ind Cope, and Bass'. All the Best Brands in Whisky, Brandy, Rum, Gin and Wine kept. Orders by post promptly delivered to any part of the Rhondda Valleys. 2163 POOLE'S OPERA HOUSE TREHERBERT. Proprie tors. Messrs. POOLE Manager Mr. J. GUNN Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 12th, 13th and 14th, 1904. Special and Important Engagement of the Celebrated Actor- Mr. J. H. CLYNDES From the Adelphi, Princess's and Drury Lane Theatres, London, and his entire Company, presenting with New and Splendid Scenery, Costumes, &c., the New High-class Romantic Play, in Five Acts, entitled- A ROYAL REVENGEJ By ADRIAN CONNEL, J. Fox, and EUGENE MCCARTHY. The original Music Composed expressly for this play by LOUIS LA RONDELLE. Look Out for Great Christmas Attraction. Poole's Popular Prices—Gallery, 6d. Entire Floor, Is. Balcony, Is. 6d. Balcony Stalls, 9s. Doors open at 7-15, commence at 7.45. Early Doors at 7 3d. extra to all parts. Half-time at 9 o'clock (except to Gailery). Bal. cony Seats may be booked at the Ha I at Early Door Prices during day. Seats not guaranteed unless booked. Bicycles Stored Free of Charge. Late Trains leave Tre- herbert for Treorchy, Ystrad, and all Stations to Cardiff at 10.50 every night during Season, and for Blaengwynfi and Cymmer every Saturday Night at 10.39. 1475 27, THE ARCADE, PONTYPRIDD. A LARGE SELECTION OF Welsh Books, Welsh Songs, and Male Voice Music, at TOM ROBERTS, 27, The Arcade, PONTYPRIDD. 2164 YOUNGS MEAT & POULTRY MARKET. The primest quality at rock bottom prices always can be had at Young's' COMPTON ROAD, TONYPANDY. 2126 J. TAYLOR, Umbrella Manufactory. Umbrellas Recovered equal to new, from 2/6 iw HI REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED -:0:- STICKS MOUNTED and ENGRAVED. 7, Morgan Arcade, CARDIFF. Orders per Parcel Post receive prompt attention. 2117 QRUSS BROTHERS SOUTH WALES AGENTS ror Mabbot's Chip Ranges from 14 Potato Peelers from 11/9. Cutters from 5/11. SPECIAL SHOWROOMS Splendid Selection Always in Stock! Our Scale Department Or All the Latest and Up-to-date Designs now on view FOR ALL TRADES. SCALE REPAIRS by our own Workmen-a speciality. You cannot get better value than at Cross Bros., The Cardiff Ironmongers 3 & 4, St. Mary Street. YOUR EYES GET YOUR EYES TESTED BY J. 1ZV. RICHARDS, CHEMIST, AND OPTICIAN, PANDY SQUARE, TONYPANDY. Ask for his STCHT" BOOKLET and get the truth about your eyes. Given gratis Booklets in 4 numbers, written in familiar language. Booklet No. I-A few words to those with AGED Sight. Booklet -No. 2-A few words to those with LONG Sight. Booklet No. 3-A few words to those with SHOHT Sight. Booklet No. 4-A few words to those with ASYMMETRICAL Sight, YOUR SIGHT SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED And all errors of refraction corrected. PRIVATE ROOM FOR SIGHT TESTING Fitted with the latest appliances. No charge is made for Testing the Eyes. Steel, Aluminene, Gold-filled Spectacle Frames stocked. Ordinary Spectacles and Eyeglasses, with Spherical Lenses, 2/6 and 3/6 Aluminene Spectacles and Eyeglasses, with Spherical Lenses, but made to measurements, 5/6, 7/6, 10 6 and 12,6 per pair. Gold-tilled Spectacles and Folders from.10,6 per pair. REPAIRS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION UNDERTAKEN. finest and most up to date Selections of Xmas and New Yean Cards in the Valley, now on view at prices ranging from £ <1. to (is. 55 Sales by Auction. Duke Street Auction Rooms, Cardiff. In TUESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, Dec. 13 and 15, 1904, commencing at 2 p.m. prompt. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES FURNISHING. MESSRS. J. G. MADDOX AND SON will Sell by Public Auction, at their Old Established SALE ROOMS as above, an immense assemblage of very Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE! (Removed from various residences for absolute sale), including :—Valuable Pianofortes, 6 ft., 5 ft. and smaller Bedroom Suites, 6 ft,, 5 ft. and 4 ft. Wardrobes, Pairs of Handsome Toilecs, All Brass and other Bedsteads, Wool and Spring Mattresses, Turkey, Axminster, Brussells and Tapestry Carpets, Skin and other Hearthrugs, Brass Curbs, Fenders, Brasses, Superior Drawing and Dining Room Suites, Rosewood, Chippendale and Walnut Cabinets, 6 ft., 5ft. and 4 ft. Sideboards, Bookcases, Dining and Occasional Tables, Walnut, Chippendale, Rosewood and Gilt Overmantles, Chests of Drawers, Hall Stands and Chairs to match, Roll-top and Pedestal Desks, Safes, Office Chairs, Lounge and Occasional ditto, Oil Paintings, Etchings, Marble Clocks, Bronze and China Ornaments, Ottoman and other Couches, Stair Carpets and Rods, Sets of Toilet Ware, Dinner and Tea Services, together with the usual Kitchen Effects, &c., &c., in all about 800 Lots. On view day prior to and mornings of Sale. N.B.—Arrangements can be made by Country buyers to have their purchases packed and put on rail. Goods can be purchased pri- vately if desired. Established 1860. 401 Penygra g, Rhondda Valley. IMPORTANT SALE OF VERY VALU- ABLE LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES & BUSINESS PREMISES. MESSRS. E. T. DAVIES & CO, have been favoured with instructions to offer for Sale by Public Auction, at the SWAN HOTEL, PENYGRAIG, on TUES- DAY, the 13th day of December, 1904, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to such Condi- tions of Sale as shall then and there be pro- duced) the following very valuable LEASEHOLD PREMISES: Lot I-All that Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 1, Turberville- row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 2-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 2, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 3-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No 3, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 21s. per lunar month. Lot 4-All chat Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 4, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. y per lunar month. Lot 5-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 5, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot (i-Ail that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 6, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 7-All that Leasehold Messuage 01 Dwelling House situate and being No. 7, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 8-All that. Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 8, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 9-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 9, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 10-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 10, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 11—All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 11, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 12-All. that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 12, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 13—All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 13, Turberville-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lob 14—All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 2, Cross-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 15-All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 5, Cross-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. Lot 16—All that Leasehold Messuage or Dwelling House situate and being No. 9, Cross-row, Penygraig, now let at 24s. per lunar month. The above Premises are held under an In- denture of Lease tor a term of 99 years from the 29th day of September, 1876, and will be sold subject to an apportioned ground rent of £ l 5s. per house. Lot 17-All that very valuable Leasehold Shop and Premises situate and being No. 72, Tvlacelyn-road, Penygraig, now in the occu- pation of Mr. Lenam, and producing a yearly rental of £42 18s. The above is held under an Indenture of Lease for a term of 99 years from the 1st day of June, 1892, at the yearly Ground Rent of £ 13. Lot 18.—All those Two. Leasehold Messuages or Dwelling-houses situate and being known as Nos. 7 and 8, Tynycae, Penygraig, now in the occupations of Messrs. T. Daniel and Rd. Scott, at ren- tals of 22s. each per lunar month. The above are held under Lease for a term of 99 years from the 12th day of October, 1872, at an annual ground rent of £1 Os, 10d.. For further particulars as to Lot 18, apply to D. Roberts-Rosser, Esq., Solici- tor, Pontypridd. The Auctioneers draw special attention to the above Sale as forming one of the very few remaining opportunities in the Rhondda Valley for Workmen to live in their own houses, and as part of the Purchase Money can remain on Mortgage, if desired, the ex- pense attendant upon borrowing through Loan Societies can be entirely avoided. The Dwelling Houses comprised in Lots 1 to 16 are situate in an excellent position near to the Naval Collieries and within one minute's walk to the G.W.R. Penygraig Station. Lot 17 is a substantially built bus? ness premises situate on the main road in a most flourishing district, where there is a good lenIa-nd for such. For further particulars as to Lots 1 to 16, apply to RICHARD HILL-MALE, Esq., Solicitor, Tonypandy. -s.to Lot 17, to T. W. GRIFFITHS, Esq., solicitor, Penygraig or as to all Lots to the Auctioneers, VICTORIA CHAMBERS, 2226 -n- PENTRE. D. M. WILLIAMS, Accountant and Public Auditor, RYN GELLI HOUSE, TONYPANDY Insurance, House and Estate Agent. )eeds of Arrangement, Mortgages and Transfers of Properties negotiated. Bankruptcy and Probate of Will Accounts prepared. Rents Collected, ;l3 Corporation Horse Repository, Cardiff. Jk Sale of High-Class Horses, Cobs, Ponies, and Carriage Harness. MR.PHILIP E. HILL begs to announce that he will hold his next SALE of Horses, Cobs, Ponies, Carriages & Carts, including 25 sets of new and second-hand Harness at his Repository as above at an early date. Entries solicited. Auction Offices, 23, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. H.S. DAVIES 4 PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, VALUERS, &C., Town Hall Chambers, PONTYPRIDD. Insurance, House and Estate Agents. Mortgage and Transfer of Properties negotiated. Probate Accounts made up, &c. 2097 BARNEY'S PERMANENT AUCTION ROOMS 98, Dunraven Street, TONYPANDY. Mr. BARNEY, Auctioneer, respectfully invites the public of Tonypandy and district, before purchasing elsewhere, to call and inspect our Large and Varied Stock, suitable for Christmas Presents, at prices considerably under cost. Also see our Speciality Window on Dec. 1st. We are the Largest Job Buyers & Commission Agents in South Wales. N.B,-Our Piano Sales are still increasing and giving everyone satisfaction. Working classes are saved pounds by purchasing these instruments and receive a ten years' warranty with each. 2111 M PICKENS, Commission Agent, Auctioneer, and Certificated Bailiff, 33, Dunraven Street, TliEHERBERT. For Terms and particulars apply at the above address All business transactions promptly attended to. 1803 J. BROOKS, Opposite Post Office, TONYPANDY, Has a Large Assortment of Fancy Goods Suitable for Xmas trade -+- CIGARS A SPECIALITY, In boxes ranging from 5 to 100. -+- CUII.A PEST HOUSE FOR PIPES, POUCHES, & all Smokers' Requisites. Sole Agent for the Mastar Pipe If you contemplate giving yourself or friend a treat, this is the pipe to give satisfaction. XMAS GIFTS! UMBRELLAS. WALKING CANES, LADIES' FURS, Best Value at KEPflLLS, 80, Queen Street, Cardiff 2124 Public Notices. Maesyrliaf," Trealaw, November, 1904 I beg to inform you that I have severed my connection with Messrs. Crosswells' Cardiff Brewery Ltd., with which firm I have for the past eleven years had extensive and varied experience in Hotel matters. I shall actively resume my professional duties as an Auctioneer and Hotel and General Valuer, and, in asking you for a share of any business you may have to transact, I need scarcely assure you that any matter you may entrust me with will have the full benefit of knowledge acquired by many years' ex- perience. Thanking you in anticipation, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM MORGANj OFFICES—Brewery Buildings, Tonypandy, and at Pontypridd. p Nat. Telephone: 0195 Tonypandy. 2214 Naval Collieries Sick & Accidental Fund, Penygraig. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Fund will be held at the Butchers' Arms Assembly Rooms, Penygraig, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10th, 1904, at 5 p.m. All members are earnestly requested to attend. AGENDA—Amendment of Rules, Valuation. Also to Increase Contributions, or Reduce Sick Relief, as recommended by the valuer of the above Society. By order of 2234 THE COMMITTEE. -u- Important Notice. Change of Address. A GENTS WANTED-Liverpool VICTORIA A Legal Friendly Society. Established 1843. Largest, wealthiest and best Industrial Assurance Society in the Kingdom. Funds 2 £ millions. Life and Endowment Assurance. New Tables just issued. Profits divided among Policy Holders only. Immediate Benefits. Cash Bonuses. Free Policies, Surrender Values. Local Agent—G. ROW- LANDS, 3, Avenue, Pontypridd. Disuiei. Manager—A. C. KIRK, Andrew's Buildup Queen Street, Cardiff. B391¡ J, RHONDDA URBAN jy STRICT I t t I COUNCIL. ■_ a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a 1 Special Meeting of the Council held at ¡he Council Chamber, Pentre, on Friday, the !5th day of November, 1904, at 5 o'clock in he afternoon, the following resolutions were luly passed:- Resolved,—That the Council do apply in 2 ¡he next Session of Parliament for an Act for x jhe following purposes :— ( I.-WATER. I To extend the time limited by the j Ystradyfodwg Urban District Council 1 (Gas and Water) Act, 1896; the i Rhondda Urban District Council Act, i 1899; and the Rhondda Urban Dis- i trict Council (Tramways, &c.) Act, 1902, for the purchase of lands and construction of waterworks. To alter and increase the existing rates, rents and charges for the supply of water, and to make further pro- visions in regard thereto. To empower the Council to enter into agreements, &c., with public authorities, &c., for acquisition of lands, &c., for purposes of water-works. 2.—TRAMWAYS, STREET WIDEN- INGS, &c. To extend the time limited by the Rhondda. Urban District Council (Tramways, &c.) Act, 1902, for the purchase of land and construction of tramways, new road, street widenings, &c. To amend, extend, or repeal the provisions of that Act with respect to the terms and conditions upon which the Council may lease the tramway undertaking. 3.—GAS. Power to the Council to erect, &c., further gas works. To make further provisions with reference to their gas undertaking. 4.—STREETS, BUILDINGS, &c. To provide that the approval of plans shall be void after certain intervals. Power to the Council to require the deposit with them and to retain drawings, plans, &c.; to, define future line of streets; to vary the position, &c., of new streets; to require the fencing of vacant land; to prohibit the washing of soil, &c., into streets; to require watercourses on building land to be culverted; dangerous places to be enclosed approval of Council to elevations of buildings yards, &c., to be paved and enclosed; to regulate the level of ground floor of new buildings, and to make provision as to temporary and moveable buildings. 5.—SKY SIGNS, HOARDINGS, &c. Power to Council to control sky signs, hoardings, &c. 6.—SANITARY. To make further and better pro- visions with regard- to sanitary mat- ters, including conveyance of infected persons; carrying on of business by infected person; prevention of in- fected children attending schooi; medical examination of school chil- dren furnishing lists of customers by persons engaged in washing, &e. dairymen to notify infectious diseases amongst servants and furnish list ol source of supply of their milk; cleansing infected houses; removal ot infected persons; and provision of nurses. To make provision as to spread of disease by sale of milk, taking of samples, inspection of cowsheds, &c., and examination of cows. To make provision with regard to registration. of common lodging- houses, &c.. • To empower the Council to make further provision with regard to test- ing of drains; to empower the Council to prohibit blowing of carcases and selling of unsound food; to require the conveyance of offal, &c., in proper receptacles; the drainage of houses by a combined operation, and old drains to be laid open for examination, and to amend the provisions of Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875. 7.—x .UN AN CIAL & MISCELLANEOUS. To empower the Council to borrow money for purposes of intended Act, and to grant and issue mortgages, stock, debentures, debenture stock and annuities. To confer upon the Council all such powers, rights and privileges in refer- ence to the aforesaid matters or other- wise as may be considered expedient. That the costs, charges, and expenses 01 or in relation to the promotion of the Bill for the said Act be charged on the General Listrict Rate, or other the Public Funds or Rates under the control of the Council. Dated this 26th day of November, 1904. WALTER P. NICHOLAS, 2218 Clerk to the Council. f|1RE PRIZE DRAWING for MI^AMES JL MURRAY, of Oakfield-terrace, has been POSTPONED until January 13th, 1905. All Duplicates to be in by January 9th, 1905. WM. E. GIBBY, Sec., B402 18, Glandwr-ter., Lhvynypia. WINNING NUMBEHS of Balnuel W Bowen's Prize Drawing—71, 3204, 3201, 1642, 64, 1638, 2776, 3184, 3195, 70, 629, 1770, 2500, 73, 2947, 1759, 1291, 111, 2955, 503, 1633, 2842, 856, 1162, 5, 1405, 3203, 2505, 605, 1788, 604, 1760, 27, 1613; 938, 3110, 1615, 2916, 2841. W. H. Williams, Sec. B398 Too late for Classification. MADAME BECKETT GREGG, of the ivi London Conservatoire of Music, and late Professeur French Government Schools, gives lessons in French, Piano and Singing. —10, Kenry Street, Tonypandy. B296