The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

) SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. Morris, Marshall & Poole _———————-—_ BULL HOTEL, WELSHPOOL. MESSES MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE have received instructions from the Trustee of the Estate of the Church Stretton Hotel Company, in Bankruptcy, to sell by Auction on Thursday & Friday, Dec. 16th. & 17th., the whole of THE VALUABLE FURNISHINGS of the above Hotel, comprising: The contents of Entrance Hall, Ear, Smoke Room, Sitting Room, Commercial and Coffee Rooms, 12 Bedrooms, Market Room, Vaults, Kitchens, Larder, Pantry, Store Room, and Cellars. Catalogues now in preparation and may be ob- tained nine days prior to the Sale from the Auctioneers, Chiibury, and Welsbpool. (578) CAERSWS CHRISTMAS AUCTION. USi" Friday, December 17th. MESSRS. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE JjLL will hold their Annual Sale of PRIME FAT STOCK, As above. Prize Schedules on application. Further entries solicited which should be made at once either to Mr D. K. Thomas,, Caersws, or the Auctioneers, Chirbury and Newtown. (506) I SCHOOL HOUSE, KERRY. MESSRS. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE are instructed by Mr S. Sylvester, who is leaving, to Sell by Auction on the absve premises, On Thursday, December 23rd, r The Whole of his Serviceable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, comprising Wal- nut Frame Dining Room and Rosewood Frame Suites, Walnut Bedroom Suite, 8-day Clock in carved case, Kitchen and other tables, 2 Iron and Brass Bedsteads, with woven wire spring mattresses, and other Bedroom Appointments; about 100 Vols. Well-Bound Books, Coalport and other China, Glass, Dinner, and Tea Ware, Culin- | ary Utensils, and numerous other effects. Catalogues from the Auctioneers, Chirbury. 574 = NOTICE TO STOCKBREEDERS & FEEDERS. Pea Meal and Peas. Bean Meal and Beans. Barley Meal and Barley. Wheat Meal and Wheat Indian Meal. Round Flat Corn. Best Middlings & Thirds Best Germs add Bran. Crushed Oats., Beans. Scotch Oatmeal, Grotes Old Oats and Mixed Feed, Hay and Straw (cut and in bulk). Fowl and Pheasant Corn, 100 lbs., 8/- Sound Good Flour, 31/6 per 2801bs. }*EW HOPS AND MALT. f Bovine, Dibby, and Ayre Bros. Cream and Milk Equivalent, Lancaster Calf Meals, and all kinds of Feeding Stuffs. Linseed, Linseed Meal, Linseed Cake, Etc. f SEED WHEAT Direct from Chalk District. BYE AND VETCHES, f, OLD RED STRAW. GOLD DROP. SQUARE HEAD, &c., &c. 1, AGENT -OR HATFIELD'S MANURES. iDAVID EVANS, 'jjjjjj PEOPLE'S SEEDSMAN, NEWTOWN. COMMERCIAL STREET MONUMENTAL WORKS, NEWTOWN, MORRIS BROS., 4Wonumental Masons, Soulptors & Engravers, « fn execute Work in Marble, Granite, AM prepared to leet st ,6 Li8t on Artificial Wreaths a Speciality. TO CONSUMERS OF COAL JOHN EYANS, Wholesale & Retail Coal Merchant, NEWTOWN, for Quantities of Best CANNOCK ^ac^HANWOOD, AND RUABON COALS 4t^Book Mom Prices, and is prepared to give PTTBCHASBBS THE BENEFIT. T»mTT?rPTAL MANURES Pure Dissolved .A1RTIL2rpbo8phates Basic Slag, Kainit, Jkme, Stipe P V & always m Stock. Agricultural Salt, to ftny station ( NO MORE Sp^Nights r So MORE Distressing Coughs. »• rrir,.r» rnTTGH MIXTURE for COUGH BAVffiS S COUGH ^xtuee for COLDS DAVlEg § POUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA' DAVISf i TOUGH MIXTURE for BRONCHITIS 'DAVIES S MIXTtJRE for HOARSENESS TOUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DAVIESS OTJGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT 5A22la'S COUGH MIXTURE—^iost Soothing COUGH MIXTURE Warms the Chest DAVIES b MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm 5A28Kl COUGH MIXTURE for SINGERS DAMS COUGH MIXTURE for Public Speakers COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS CUOGH MIXTURE for COLDS COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA COUGH MIXTURE for BRONCHITIS DAVIESS ^UGH MIXTURE for HOARSENESS 5A^c>? COUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DA33Sa'«i COUGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT S'fSuQ'S COUGH MIXTURE—Most Soothing DAVIEcoUGH MIXTURE Warms the Chest COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm COUGH MIXTURE for SINGERS COUGH MIXTURE for Public Speakers DASli'q COUGH MIXTURE THE SAFE DAVE'S COUGH MIXTURE COUGH CURE. THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. TOUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DAVIESS OTJGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT 5A22la'S COUGH MIXTURE—^iost Soothing COUGH MIXTURE Warms the Chest DAVIES b MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm 5A28Kl COUGH MIXTURE for SINGERS DAMS COUGH MIXTURE for Public Speakers COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS CUOGH MIXTURE for COLDS COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA COUGH MIXTURE for BRONCHITIS DAVIESS ^UGH MIXTURE for HOARSENESS 5A^c>? COUGH MIXTURE for INFLUENZA DA33Sa'«i COUGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT S'fSuQ'S COUGH MIXTURE—Most Soothing DAVIEcoUGH MIXTURE Warms the Chest COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm COUGH MIXTURE for SINGERS COUGH MIXTURE for Public Speakers DASli'q COUGH MIXTURE THE SAFE DAVE'S COUGH MIXTURE COUGH CURE. THE GREAT WELSH REMEDY. and 2s. 9d. Bottles. Sold Everywhere. Sweeter than Honey Children hke it. HUGH DAYIKS. Chemist Maohymietb PROGRAMMES OF THE NEWTOWN VTSTEDDFOD are now ready, and may be • JA nf the Agents of the EXPRESS through- °T^! county, and from PHILLIPS & SON, NOB S and 19, Broad-street. Price, 2d; by post, 2*d. SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs P. Wilson-Jones & Davis. MARINE STORES, NEW ROAD, Newtown, This day, Tuesday, Dec. 7th. SALE of the STOCK-IN-TRADE & EFFECTS for Mrs Williams, who is giving up the business. Sale at 2 o'clock prompt. 531 NEWTOWN CHRISTMAS SALE. MESSRS P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS solicit further entries of FAT STOCK for the above, on Tuesday, Next, December 14th. Several good entries to hand. Excellent demand for beef and pork. J513 in Cash prizes. Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. 532 BERRIEW ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE. Thursday, December 16th. FURTHER ENTRIES of FAT STOCK for JJ the above respectfully invited. .£10 in cash prizes. Good trade anticipated. 533 DOVEY VALLEY HOTEL, CEMMES. IMPORTANT SALE OF MODERN AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE. MESSRS. P. WILSON-JONES & DAVIS have received instructions to Sell by Auc- bion, at the above, On Friday, December 17th. (And next day Saturday, if necessary), JThe whole of the Valuable Collection of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Comprising Contents of Entrance Hall, 5 Re- ception Rooms, and 8 Bedrooms, Kitchens, and Out-door Effects, including several Valu- able Pieces in Oak. Further particulars next week, and from the Auctioneers. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. (534) Tuesday, December 21st. SALE OF PURE-BRED POULTRY Etc., AT BROAD ST., NEWTOWN. Good entries already to hand. (534) Mr. Edgar Hickman. CWMGWYDD, One Mile from Berriew, Two from Montgomery Station, and Six from Welshpool. MR EDGAR HICKMAN has been instructed by Mr Edward Benbow, who has given up the Farm, to Sell by Auction on the above Premises, On Thursday, December 9th, The whole of his LIVE & DEAD FARMING STOCK & EFFECTS J Comprising: 13 HEREFORD & CROSS-BRED CATTLE, 6 SHIRE HORSES & COLTS, A collection of Agricultural Implements, House- hold Furniture and Effects, and Dairy Utensils. X Luncheon (by Ticket) at 11. Sale at 12 prompt, with the Implements. POWELL AND RIDOUT HAVE A FINE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S WINTER COATS, IN THE LATEST STYLES, AT VERY LOWEST PRICES. AUTUMN & WINTER MILLINERY THE LATEST FASHIONS. DRESSMAKING on the Premises BY COMPETENT HANDS. BOURNEMOUTH HOUSE, BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN. OAK CORDWOOD! A LARGE QUANTITY OF FRESHLY SAWN CORDWOOD TP BE SOLD CHEAP FOR CASH. APPLY:— DAVID HAMER, RAILWAY WHARF, NEWTOWN. COALS. BEST VALUE at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE MORRIS AND SON COAL FACTORS, RAILWAY WHARF & PARK-ST., NEWTOWN Are prepared to "quote to intending purchaser for all classes of Coals at lowest possible prices either by the load or truck loads. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. N.B.-Morris and Son having had many years experience in the trade, solicit a trial. rl57 SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs Cooke Bros. & Roberts. GOETREF, in the parish of Trefeglwys, about 31 miles from Llanidloes, Wednesday, December 15th. SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, comprising: 5 Herefoid Cattle, 19 Cross-bred and Welsh Sheep, 3 Draught Horses and Colts, 9 Pigs, 10 Geese, a collection of Agri- cultural Implements, and a portion of the House- hold Furniture and Effects, by order of Mr Evan Davies, who is leaving. Sale to commence at 1. COOKE BROS. A ROBERTS, (573) Auctioneers. Mr. Wallace G. Cottle. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE OF OLD MATURED STOCK. WG. COTTLE begs to inform his vVw Numerous Customers and the General Public that he is making up as usual his ready money SPECIAL XMAS HAMPERS OF WINES AND SPIRITS, which will be sold without reserve, and will prove most appropriate for Gifts or Greetings LOT 1 LOT 2. OFFERED AT 10/6. OFFERED AT 21/ 1 Bottle Whisky 2 Bottles Whisky 1 „ Brandy 2 „ Gin 1 Gin 2 „ Port 1 Port 1 Bottle Brandy 1 „ Sherry 1 „ Rum e 1" Sherry SW The attention of customers is specially directed to the fact that all Hampers and Bottles must be paid for at the rate of 2s. and 3s.; this amount to be refunded on retuin of the same. W.G.C.'s Specialities Include- WHISKEYS: Fellsglen- B neb an an's Black & White-Red Seal —Jno. Dewar -Islay Malt and Glenlivet Blend- Johnnie Walker-The Colonel-Geo. Roe & Co's. Dunville—and the Gleaner. BRANDIES: Normandin'3 1858 Vintage—Hennessey's and Martell's *-Planats & Co.—Durand Freres 5 Star Old Liqueur in large & small bottles. RUM-Very Old Jamaica White. PORT AND SHERRY-Very Old Vintage. BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT-Bass & Co., Whithread's, and Guinness's. Your Orders for Xmas are respectfully solicited, and your satisfaction guaranteed. THE SALE HAS ALREADY COMMENCED. Price List on Application. VICTORIA" VAULTS, Broad Street, NEWTOWN. BUSINESS CAHUS. PROGRAMMES OF THE NEWTOWN EISTEDDFOD are now ready, and may be obtained of the Agents of the EXPRESS through- out the County, and from PHILLIPS & SON, Nos. 8 and 19, Broad-street. Price, 2d; by post, 21d. PROMPTITUDE, NEATNESS AND GOOD Workmanship Guaranteed. Moderate Charges. HARRY HIBBOTT, Undertaker, Joiner, and Carpenter, Weir Street, Newtown. Carpets laid down, Shops fitted up. Removals attended to. Furniture carefully repaired. CLOGGING —EDMUND HITCHON begs to C inform the inhabitants of Newtown and District that he still continues to carry on the Clogging Trade in all its blanches at Crown Street, Newtown. JOHN A. OLIVER, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist. Appointed Sole Agent by the Manufacturers for Newtown and District of the following Specialities: Messrs Sandorides, Turkish Egyptian, and Virginia Cigarettes; Messrs J. Samuda's Avoca's, Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes also, the World-renowned G.B.D (B.B.B.), an Masta Briar Root Pipes. J.A.O. Keeps a large Stock of Briar and Meerschaum Pipes in Cases, suitable for presentations. All kinds of Pipes Repaired and Re-mounted,—Note Address: 36 Broad-street. Newtown. ORSES AND TRAPS FOR HIRE, with or without drivers, at moderate terms, also Lurrys and Waggons. Char-a-banc leaves Frankwell every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday for most beautiful spots in district (see posters). —Mrs Dalgleish (late Mrs Handy), Frankwell, Newtown. (00) WELSHPOOL. NO BRIDE, HO WEDDING I but in addition to the presence of the Bride, no Wedding in the Borough of Welshpool is com- plete without one of A. E. BOND's Celebrated Wedding Cakes—International Gold Medallist Quality.—Sold at 7 A 8, Broad-street, Welshpool O YOU WANT TO LOOK WELL AND PROSPEROUS P Of course you do, who does'ntP JOHN JONES, Broad-street, Welshpool, will help you by supplying a well-cut Suit of the best material at a moderate price. JOHN ioxre stock of Hats, Collars, Ties, and Gloves is large and up-to-date. If you doubt the veracity of this statement, take the wise man's advice, Proveall things, and hold fast that which is good," by nailing at JOHN JONES', Broad-street. Welshpool LLANDINAM. R SAVAGE, GROCER, LLANDINAM • keeps Thomas Jones & Co., Limited (Liverpool), Teas. The tea for this neighbour hood. Best quality Groceries, Provisions, Ac., at lowest prices. Flour and Corn Merchant. Q513 LLANFAIR. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.-FOR RIDING J. Saddles and Harness (made on the Premises) go to JOHN EDWABDS, Saddler, Collar and Harness Maker, Llanfair. London Whips, Never Rust" Bits, Sponges, Chamois, Embrocation, Ac. Water- proof Knee Rugs. Cloth and Leather Leggings Special Oil and Blacking for Harness. Agent to the Alliance Assurance Co. "'266 Coal! Coal! Coal! CANNOCK, HANWOOD & NORTH .WALES COAL, to Suit all Customers, at Lowest Prices on Railway Wharf in CART LOADS or delivered in TRUCK LOADS to any Station. Write at once for my SPECIAL PRICES for Truck Loads of COAL AND LIME, to JOHN JONES, COAL & LIME MERCHANT, CANAL HOUSE, NEWTOWN. SALES BY PRIVATB TREATY. FOR SALE-A Lady's Tricycle as new, by well-known makers; cost j618 reasonable offer accepted.—Apply, P. Wilson-Jones and Davis, Estate Agents, Newtown. L433 SELL your Business, Houses and your Property through the Empire Business Transfer Co., who have clients waiting to invest. Rents col- lected.—Address, Oswestry. FOR SALE, a good Butchering Business with Town and Country Connection.—Apply to Messrs Morris, Marshall and. Poole, Chirbury, Shropshire. (579) FOR SALE—Chestnut Ceb; 5 years quiet and good worker, with Lorry (as new) and Har- ness to suit, all complete (as used by Bates, fish- monger). Price, .£22; bargain.—Apply, Davis, Auctioneer. (576) FARM SEEDS.—Mr R. D. Edwards, Sam, Newtown. District Agent for Clibran's Celebrated Reliable Farm Seeds. Mr R. D. Edwards solicits enquiries, and will be pleased to quote prices and show samples in season. (512) GUN. Double, Breechloader; quite new, latest improvements; finest steel barrels: left choke; well finished and nicely balanced; splendid killer; approval; bargain, 38s.-Sportsman. 13, Newcastle-street, Merthyr. (577) TXT A LL PAPERS from~f £ (3L per Roll. Any ■rm. i Qua5tity (large or small) supplied at Wholesale Prices. Our Stock exceeds 250,000 Rolls of all Classes. Write for Patterns and say what class you require.-(Dept. 284), The Barnett Wallpaper Co., Ltd., Manchester. (80) TYRES, Cycle Accessories—stocktaking Salel- Covers from 3/3, Air Tubes with valves 2/3 each, guaranteed; Wheels, Free-wheels, Saddles Lamps, Bells, etc. Sale List free.—W A. GORT^V' Manufacturer, Wolverhampton. (379) TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY. THE Pleasantly Situated Residence, "Plas- JL Cefn," Buttington, near Welshpool, with the Out-buildings, Garden, Orchard, and Rich Pasture Land, containing in all four acres; close to the main road from Welshpool to Shrewsbury, within five minutes walk of Buttington Station, and three miles from the market town of Welsh- pool. The HOUSE contains Dining and Drawing Rooms, Good Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Pantry, Dairy, Cellar, and five good Bedrooms. The Buildings consist of Coach-house, Stable (one stall), Cowhouse for ten cows with Hayloft above, Two Piggeries, Dutch Barn, and a plentiful supply of Water.. J Also 3 additional Fields near Buttington Station containing 18a., Or., 29p. Rent, .£60 For further particulars apply to Messrs Howell Yeareley, and Reed, Solicitors, Welsbpccl. (438) MORE LIGHT." THE only way to secure More Light" is to J- use our Petroleum Lamp Oil. We offer to buyers of One Hundred Gallons at 5d. per gallon, delivered at Newtown.-Foxall and Co., New- street, Welshpool. 519 TRADE NOTICE. Mrs BIRCH, Market-street, BEGS TO INFORM TFF. TV< ,,3TTWTS of Newtown and District that SHIS WIJLL STILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF BUTCHERING formerly carried on by her late husband (Mr G. E. Birch). Mrs Birch thanks the public for their kind support in the past, and solicits a continuance of their patronage. (809) XMAS PRESENTS! WHERE ? AT H. H. PRICE, HAIRDRESSER & TOILET REPOSITORY Severn Street, NEWTOWN. SAFETY RAZORS, RAZOR STROPS, SHAVING SETS, LADIES' BRUSH CASES, HAND MIRRORS, MILITARY BRUSHES, PER- FUMES, MANICURE SETS, Ac., &c. COMBS. All the Latest Novelties in Combs and Hair Ornaments Suitable for the present Turban Coiffures. Hughes & Roberts. FLANNEL DAY SHIRTS. NIGHT SHIRTS. PTJAMA SUITS. J i ALL WOOL UNDERWEAR. Large Stock of Wolsey Make Always on Hand. GUARANTEED NOT TO SHRINK. 1. J FUR AND WOOL-LINED GLOVES. ( SCARVES & MUFFLFIRS. All Leading Novelties in Neckwear. LATEST SHAPES IN HATS & CAPS. THE EMPORIUM, Bridge Street, NEWTOWN. [LATE E. LBWISJ MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. SAFE BRAND. "Pure English Yeast." MALT. NEW HOPS, lOd. & Is. per lb. HIGHEST PRICE FOR ALL GAME. PURE PICKLING VINEGAR, 3d. per Quart. NEW RED HERRINGS } Farmer's Best (30) j DAVID EVANS, THE PEOPLE'S SEEDSMAN, NEWTOWN. For Scale of Advertisement Charges see Page 6. BEST PRICES given for OLD HORSES. -D Apply :—Huntsman, Kennels, Newtown. WANTED—A Good General Servant.—Apply, Mrs A. S. Cooke, Lynwood, Newtown. 571 CORDWOOD Wanted; State Lowest Price on Truck.—Write, Box 502, 'Express* Office, Newtown. PPRENTICE TO LETTERPRESS PRINT- IN<}. — Respectable, intelligent Youth, wanted at once.—Particulars, references, to Park and Son, The Cross, Newtown. WANTED, two good Pit Sawyers to cut up some coffin logs (Oak).—Apply James Manuel, Undertaker. Newtown. 529 WANTED by Respectable Person, post as Working Housekeeper; Farm, Business, or Private. Experienced and Trustworthy, good References.—Write Box 557,' Express' Office. STRAYED from Sutton, Montgomery, Two White-faced Barren Hereford Cows, in Milk; 1-^1. 1.3 A ia&sl, uwru or on (Jern Coed All expeni;es.- Apply, Henry Jones, as above. (501) PROPERTIES TO LET TO BE LET OR SOLD, Croesawdy, New- J- road, Newtown. Four Reception, Twelve Bed and Dressing Rooms, Bath, etc; heated throughout hot water radiators; Large Garden. Moderate Terms. May be viewed on application at Croesawddy or through Agent, Mr Pryce Wilson Jones, Newtown. (476) 'T^O LET—33, Park-street, Newtown contain- -L ing Double-fronted Shop, Kitchen, and Scullery; Sitting Room, 3 Bedrooms, and 2 Attics; a Good Cellar in base; also Lock-up Yard.—For particulars, apply to J. Jones, Coal Merchant, or Messrs. Cooke Bros. & Roberts, Auctioneers, Newtown. (480) A LARGE LOCK-UP SHOP, with Fixtures, in Ladywell-street, Newtown, to let at very Low Rent.-Apply, Mr Martin Owen, Newtown. TO LET, St. David's." a charmingly situated Semi-detached Villa Residence, about one mile from Newtown, with immediate possession.— Apply to Cooke Bros. and Roberts, Land Agents, Newtown. (805) TO BE LET from the 25th March next—a very useful Farm of about 134 acres; several commodious dwelling houses and gardens at New- town, Caersws, and Lianidloes. -Apply to Bennett Rowlands, Estate and House Agent, Newtown and Llanidloes. TO LET at Lady Day, Tygwyn, Carno, con- ti-inabcyt 33re^»_ JSrith.Jfirood House and Buildings, In present tenant's oooupation over 30 years; also for Sale Two Desirable Small Farms, known as Pantybegr and Waendowlod, Bwlchygarreg, Llanwnog. Apply to P. Wilsan- Jones & Davies, Land Agents, Newtown. (369) HPO BE LET, from the 25th March, 1910, aH -L that Desirable Farm, together with suitable Dwelling House and Farm Buildings known as Hendre," in the Parish of Llangurig, and about S miles from Hanidloes, oomprising-270 acres of Arable, Pasture and. Meadow Land, and an excel- lent Sheep Walk of about 735 Acres almost entirely enclosed, and now in the occupation of Mr William Evans.—For rental and further particulars apply to Cooke Bros. and Roberts, Estate Agents, Newtown. (572) TO LET IN NEWTOWN. NO. 3, BRYNLLYS—A very healthily situated Modern Residence, containing 3 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Pantry, Scullery, 4 good Bed- rooms and Bathroom, together with usual offices. COMMODIOUS WAREHOUSE in Weir-street. 2 PASTURE FIELDS on the Fron. Apply to— POWELL & JARVIS, (629) Newtown COSTUMES & DRESSES TO ORDER FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING On the Premises by Experienced Hands. FIT, STYLE & FINISH GUARANTEED Patterns and Prices on Application. MOURNING ORDERS Promptly Executed. LADIES' OWN MATERIALS MADE UP. R. & S. MORGAN, Short Bridge-street, NEWTOWN. WHEN YOU BUY YOUR XMAS PRESENTS, If You want VALUE, you will CALL at VINCENT LLOYD'S And make an Inspection the Splendid Range of Presents that he has awaiting You. the Splendid Range of Presents that he has awaiting You. If You are in Doubt What to Give any of your Friends or Relatives, You have only to Look Imaide and You will Soon Decide. REMEMBER that the Best and Most Accceptable CHRISTMAS PRESENT which you can buy is JEWELLERY. YOU HAVE A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM, and you can undoubtedly find the very thing you want at VINCENT LLOYD'S, Bridge Street, NEWTOWN. OF GOODS ARE SUBMITTED ON APPROVAL, so Cuatomera can let their Friends make their Own Choice. RATS PLAGUE PEOPLE, BUT RODINE RAT POISON rapidly kill. .U Rats. They cannot resist it, but greedily eat it and die. Sudden death and absolute exter- mination guaranteed. Millions perish. Prices: -6d, Is, 2s, 3s, and 5s. Post 2d.-HARLET, Chemist, Perth. AGENTS A. BRCIZI, shemist, Newtown; H. E. ELLIS, chemist, Llanfair; H. PATHS, chemist, Welshpool; H. DAVIES, Machynlleth. IT will pay you to pay a visit to the Music Salon, Broad-street, Newtown. PUBLIC NOTICES. CATHOLIC CHAPEL. WESLEY STREET, NEWTOWN. MASS EVERY SUNDAY, Until Further Notice, 10 o'clock. Newtown Skating Rink OPEN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7th 7-30 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 2-30 SATURDAY AFTERNOON 2-30 SATURDAY EVENING 7-30 Mr, A. J. BIBB.. F R.C.O., (Organist of Newtown Parish Church), HAS VACANCIES FOR A LIMITED Number of Pupils. TERMS Organ and Theory Lessons, 2 Guineas per quarter; Voice Production and Pianoforte, 1 Guinea. Candidates prepared for Musical Examinations.-Address: Cound Villa, New-road, Newtown. (466) WELSHPOOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. PREPARATIONS for the University Locals, Preceptors, Public Schools, Shorthand Certificate, and Civil Service Examinations. OVER 100 PASSES during the last five years in the above Examinations. Thirty Shorthand Certificates gained since 1893. 1 CAMBRIDGE LOCALS. ALL PASSED. HONOURS. ISEBIDENT MASTER, UNIVERSITY GRADUATE. Cambridge Local Examination Class now forming Comfortable Home for Boarders. Moderate Terms. i87 T. F. HILES, Head Master. MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. TEACHERS, as indicated, are REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for the following SCHOOLS ASSISTANTS (Female). Uncertificated-Carno Council, X40. Penybont- fawr C.E. (to teach Welsh and Sewing), .£45. Forms of application may be obtained from We the undersigned, on receipt of stamped addressed foolscap envelope for reply. Canvassing, directly or indirectly, a disqualiifcation. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Education Authority. County Education Offices, Newtown, December 3rd, 1909. (L556) UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituent Colleges of the University of Wales). President: The Right Hon. Lord Randel. Principal: T. F. Roberts, M.A. (Oxon) LL.D. (Vict) THE NEXT SESSION begins on October 5th, T~. I*0*- amber of Jtatraace 8oholar- ships and Exhibitions, open to both male and female candidates above the age of 16, are offered for Competition on Tuesday, September 21st, 1909, and the following days. Students are prepared for Degrees in Arts, Science (mduding the applied Science of Agriculture), Law and Music. Sessional Com- position Fee, .£10, with additional Laboratory Fees for Science Students. Registration Fee, £1. Men Students reside in Registered Lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel. Warden: Prof. J.W. Marshall, M.A. Women Students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women. Warden Miss E. A. Fewings. °r particulars respecting the General Sconce Departments, the Law, Day Training Departments, Tfv fT°Tr the Training of Secondary Teachers, and the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. XMAS PRESENTS FOR ALL. DON'T FORGET to call at C. WOODYATT POPE'S, YE OLDE TOFFEE SHOP, 13, Broad-street, NEWTOWN, And Inspect HIS SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Boxes, Useful & Ornamental Articles, Toys, &c., Filled with the Bait Quality Chocolates, Bonbons, 4c. PRESENTS SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORT- MENT in the Town of all the Best Makes of every kind of Chocolate and other Confectionery. BEST QUALITY AT POPULAR PRICES.- QUALITY QUALITY I AN INSPECTION OF OUR XMAS SPECIALTIES IS INVITED. RAS1NS, CURRANTS, SULTANAS, PLUMS, MUSCATELS, ALMONDS, DATES, FIGS, &c., &c. At the Lowest Possibles Prices. TEAS of the Finest Quality From 1/4 to 2/6. E. VAUGHAN, FAMILY GROCER, 4, Cross Buildings, NEWTOWN. HAVE YOU HAD A COPY of the 2d. Guide to Newtown ?—Write for one to the 'Express Office. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. NEWTOWN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION This (Monday) Evening. THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Eeqi^sted to meet at 8-30 in the i !• HALL, to take into consideration the election of a CANDIDATE to contest the Boroughs in the Liberal interests at the forth- coming Election. CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL, LLANDINAM. MUSICAL SERVICES 8th December. 1909,-2-30 & 6 p.m. Artistes: Miss ELIZABETH MILLMAN (Soprano), MR. EMLYN DAVIES (Baritone) DR. WALFORD DAVIES (Organist). A Collection will be made at the close of each Sjta" the Montnom^hireMrmw, WELSHPOOL FIELD CLUB. A LECTURE By Professor R. C. BOSANQUET, XA., School of Archaeology, University of Liverpool. On the Roman Excavations at Caersws Will be given in the CHURCH HOUSE, On Friday, December 10th, 1909. CHAIRMAN: DR. W. LL. ELLIOTT, President. The Lecture will be illustrated by sneciallv prepared Lantern Slides. ADMISSION Reserved (Numbered) Seats, is; Ditto (for Members), 6d; Unreserved Seats, 6d; Ditto (Members free). Seats may be booked at Messrs R. & M. OWEN'S. Doors open at 7-30. To commence at 8 o'clock prompt. THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS, NEWTOWN. A Musical and Dramatic ENTERTAINMENT Will be Given in THE VICTORIA HALL, On Thursday, December 16th, At 7-30 p.m. GENERAL SELECTIONS will be Given by THE ORCHESTRA, conducted by MR. GITTINS. Doors Open at 7 p.m. Reserved Seats, 2/ Unreserved, 1/ Tickets may be had at the Music Salon, where Seats may be Booked. l545 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A Grand Charity Performance of "OUR BOYS" Will be given by the NEWTOWN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY in the PUBLIC HALL NEWTOWN, On Thursday, December 23rd. (Proceeds in aid of the Building Funds of the New County Infirmary). Seats may be booked at the Music Salon from Thursday next. óS4 NEWTOWN. THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS For 1909, will be held as follows: LIVE STOCK AND POULTRY, Tuesday, 14th December. DEAD POULTRY, Tuesday. 21st December. Ct £ nSrtoWn ",d ""HWlua™ Newtown, Nov. 8th, 1909. Clerk. MARTIN WOOSNAM, BOROUGH OF MONTGOMERY. THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS This year will be held as follovs:- LIVE. POULTRY- Thursday, 16th December, DTSAD POULTRY- Thursday, 23rd December. By order of the Council. __A'.or_- CHARLES S. PRYCE, Montgomery, Town CWv 25th November, 1909. (526) KERRY FLOWER SHOW SPORTS. THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL Will be held Saturday, August 20th, 1910. (555) S. M. BREEZE, Secretary. PROGRAMMES OF tftp EISTEDDFOD are now NEWTOWN obtained of the Agents of fk y> and may out the County, and from P^6 EKSB trough- lout the County, and from PHILLIPS & SON, Nos. 8 and 19, Price, 2d; by post, 2id.