The Glamorgan Gazette

MIT' '—: —— ■— — Trade Addresses. JOHN AND CHARLES SANKEY, TEA DEALERS, I FAMILY GROCERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS I DUNRAVEN PLAOE, I THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GROCERS IN BRIDGEND. ESTABLISHED 1865. AGENTS FOR —————— W. & A. GILBEVS WiNEs AND SPIRITS. BASS AND ALLSOPP'S BURTON ALES. DEVENISH AND CO'S WEYMOUTH ALES. AND GUINNESS DOUBLE STOUT (in Cask and Bottles). ( SCHWEPPS AND SUMMERS JOINER AL WATERS., SPECIAL LINES: PINE APPLES, 3LB. TIN, 9D. FINEST QUALITY. J. & C. S. guarantee all Goods sent from their Establishment to be of the very Beat Quality obtainable, and at the Lowest Possible Prices, and Customers may rely upon all Orders (per first post) being Executed same day as received. Any Article required and not in stock, can be procured at the earliest possible moment. 5203 STRIKING CLEARANCE SALE AT J. MORGAN OWEN & Co. (PREVIOUS TO ALTERATIONS), CONSISTING OF ZEISTOIE^MOTTS STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTHS', AND BOYS' CLOTHING, OUTFITTING, AND GENTS' MERCERY, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES. GENUINE BARGAINS! Special offer of Men's Tailor-made SUITS, to measure, at 35/- J. MORGAN OWEN & Co., THE COUNTY CLOTHIERS, 12, Oxford Street, PONTYCYMMER. Sale Commences Saturday, February 9th, and Continues for 28 Days. 1355 1555 NEW NOW ON GAT SEED AND DRUG STORES, ABERA VON. I MAESTEG BILL-POSTING Co., J AS. DU PP LA "V", SECRETARY. I, WE HAVE 31 LARGE POSTING STATIONS IN PROMINENT POSITIONS. fc m- ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED; 1427 r BACON 1 SWEETHEARTS' ]][AMS! THE FINEST MEAT IMPORTED. 5D. PER LB., BY THE SIDE. IgWEEgHEART'S JJACON1 gWEETHEARTS' HAMS, | 6D. PER LB., WHOLE. fSOLD BY:- J. LEAKE & Co., THE MAESTEC SUPPLY STORES, MAESTEG. 1450 NEW GROCERY, SHOP & WAREHOUSE, CROSS STREET, BRIDGr E TST D. J. W. ROBERTS, TN thanking his Friends and the Public -— for their kind support during the past Thirty-five Years, begs to inform them that he has REMOVED HIS BUSINESS, AS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, To the above Address. He trusts by strict attention to business, and careful selection of the best quality Goods, to merit a continuance of public patronage. Sr NOTE THE ADDRESS:- CROSS STREET, ADJOINING" SHIP HOTEL." 1174 Trade Addresses. -I WHEELER'S PURE SEEDS! POST FREE. Wheeler's Selected Brussels Sprouts. Produces large and very fine flavoured Sprouts in abundance. Per pkt., 1/- Wheeler's Imperial Cabbage. This splendid early Cabbage maintains its position as one of the best in culti- vation. Per pkt., 1/ per oz., 1/6 Wheeler's St. David Leek. This is one of the finest Leeks in cultiva- tion, being of great size, blanches freely, and is tender and excellent. Per pkt.. 1/- igg" On every Packet of Wheeler's Seeds is affixed a Stamp, bearing new Trade-mark. WHEELER'S PRICED LIST OF VEGE- TABLE and FLOWER SEEDS will be sent Gratis and Post Free. It comprises all the choicest and best varieties both for exhibition and for general use. J. C. WHEELER & SON, Seed Growers, GLOUCESTER. 1411 1411 NEW GARDEN SEEDS! D. JENKINS9 CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWINGS, Of first quality, and at Reasonable Prices. Nettleship Prize Early Long Pod BEANS At 6d. per Quart. PEAS AND SMALL SEEDS, OF BEST SORTS, At Equally Low Prices. 4, WYNDHAM STREET, BRIDGEND. 1397 Notices. GRAND EISTEDDFOD A. T EASTER MONDAY, 1895. CHIEF CHORAL: "Thanks be to God," .£40; £ 1 to each Conductor. MALE VOICE Valiant Warriors," JE20, a Medal to Conductor. JUVENILE CHOIR "Storm the fort of Sin J05- SOLOS, 91 la. DUETS, 92 2s. ar CHEAP TRAINS FROM ALL PARTS. Programmes, by post lid., from the Secretary :— EDWARD HOWELLS, 11, Gaen Street, 1244 BARRY. rpOWN HALL, M AESTEO. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD Will be held at the above place, On Mabon's Day, April 1st, 1895. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION "Thanks be to God." Prize, JBIS. (Choirs not to be under 70 in number), For the Drum and Fife Band that will best render "Morfa Rhuddlan" and "Caerphilly March" (Peters). Prize, JB3. ADJUDICATORS -.—MUSIC- MR. REES EVANS, Aberdare. POETRY, RECITATION, &c.— REV. CEULANYDD WILLIAMS. The Programmes may be had from the SECRETARY—T. KING DAVIES, 1324 Bridge-street, Maesteg. THE GLAMORGANSHIRE ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH WILL BE POSTPONED TO Wednesday, the 20th day of March. Entries will be received up to the previous Saturday. 1464 JOHN MORGAN, SECRETARY. TOWN HALL, BRIDGE.ND. (UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE). A GRAND EVENING CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN On Wednesday, March 27th, 1895, BY THE RENOWNED PONTYCYMMER MALE VOICE CLEE SOCIETY (92 IN NUMBER) Assisted by the following Artistes :— SOPRANO: MISS MATTIE DAVIES, CARDIFF, Assistant Conductor of the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, and winner of National and other Eisteddfodic Prices. TENOR:—Mp. W. T. DAVIES, Winner of the Tenor Solo at the Pontypridd National Eisteddfod, 1893. BARITONE AND BAss :—Mp. D. HENGOED AND MR. JOHN ISAAC. CONDUCTOR MR. TOM RICHARDS. ACCOMPANIST :-MISS C. THOMAS. Doors open at Seven o'clock, to commence at Eight. Carriages may be ordered for 10.15. ADMISSION :-Reserved Seats, 3s. Second, 2s. a limited number of Is. Tickets will be issued. KST Plan of the Hall may be seen, and Seats Booked, at Messrs. Thomas and Shackell's, Wyndham- street, Bridgend. A SPECIAL TRAIN will run from Bridgend to Pontycymmer at 10.30 p.m.. Stopping at all Intermediate Stations. Cu-r See Bills. 1460 To Farmers, Contractors, and Others. THE GARTH ENGINEERING WORKS, MAESTEG, R.S.O., Glam. THE REPAIRS of all kinds to Agricultural Implements, Contractors'Machines, Tools, &e., &c., undertaken at moderate terms. New and Second-hand Steam Engines and Boilers of all sizes Agricultural Implements, Contractors Machines, Tools, &c., by the best makers, supplied at short notice, and at reasonable prices and terms 1356 PURE-BRED BERKSHIRE BOAR to SERVE; sire, Llanharran dam, "Miseltoe Bough. Llanharran is by Longstop (No. 2819 Berk- shire Herd Book), whose stock have been very uccessful in the English show yards. Five Shillings o be paid at time of serving.—Apply, Mr. Daniel a, Village Farm, Colwinstone. 900 Notices. rjlOWN JJALL, JJRIDGENJD, A LECTURE Will be Delivered in the above place, On Friday, March the 15th, 1895, BY THE Rev. W. PEDR WILLIAMS, London, SUBJECT :— "Russell Lowell-Poet. Patriot, & Prophet." Chair to be taken at 8 p.m. ADMISSION:-ONE SHILLING. S3T Proceeds in aid of the English Congregational Church. 1462 NOTICE. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD WILL BE HELD AT PISGAH BAPTIST CHAPEL, PYLE, On Saturday, April the 27th, 1894. iSgP" Further particulars later. E. T. ESAIAS, SECRETARY, 1443 Prince Road, Kenfig Hill. GLAMORGAN HUNT POULTRY pUND. COMPENSATION Paid from January 1st, 1894, to February 1st, 1895. 1894. £ a. d. January 2nd, W. Hopkin, Colwinstone. 0 8 0 „ 8th, Evan Griffiths, Pendoylan. 14 0 „ 18th, T. David, Molton 1 14 0 T. Bowen, Colwinstone. 0 10 0 19th, W. Robb, Rytalog 112 6 „ 22nd, A. David, Ruthin 110 0 February 3rd, D. Bowen, Wallace 2 16 0 23rd, O. F vans, Vistu veil,Wenvoe 0 18 0 9v 28th, E. Williams, Rhyslan, Llan- trithyd 1 1 6 March 5th, Mrs McCarthy, Brynsadler 4 10 0 Mrs Thomas, Turnpath, Col- winstone 4 5 0 „ E. Goulden, Landow. 014 0 „ 6th, E. Hopkin, St. Brides. 512 6 „ „ Mite Williams, Wick. 012 0 „ W. Jenkins, Boverton 2 8 0 „ T. Davies, Whitehall, Llan- harran 3 10 0 „ 7th, Mrs Griffiths, St. Brides. 10 0 Mrs Harris, St. Donatt's 0 18 0 „ 10th, J. Alexander, Penmark. 15 0 14th, The Misses Evans, Pleasant Harbour. 010 0 15th, T. Rowles, Boverton 0 6 0 16th, Mrs C. Gwyn, Llandough.. 4 19 6 17th, E. Blackstone, Wick. 0 4 0 „ 20th, E. Jones, Clay Pits Pottery, Bridgend 0 10 0 „ „ W. Lewis, Pancross, Llan- carfan. 5 0 0 „ 27th, W. Jeffreys, Argoed 4 0 0 „ 28th, Mrs Richards, Landow. 0 7 0 29th, J. Thomas, Lanmaes. 210 0 „ 30th, Mrs Thomas, Stallcourt. 176 April 2nd, J. Lougbor, Aberthaw 5 0 0 W. Thomas, Aberthaw 3 7 6 3rd, Mrs Morgan, Llantrithyd 5 9 0 „ E. Watts, Wernfawr. 15 0 17th, D. Lewis, Llecha, Llan- harry 5 0 0 „ 20th, T. Jones, Watertown, Bridg- end 0 6 0 „ „ R. Davies, Whitney Farm 0 12 0 R. Rees, Newbridge Farm 0 18 0 „ J. Whiting, St. Danatts 0 15 0 May 1st, C. Griffiths, Garwa Farm 310 0 5th, W. Williams, Red Farm, Penllvn 2 5 0 „ 11th, S. Crook, St. Marychurch 10 0 17th, Mrs E. Morgan 1 6 0 June 2nd, T. G. Dunn, St. Athan 2 10 0 „ E. Rees, Darran, Penllyn. 2 0 0 Mrs Morgan, Bwlchgwyn. 1 15 0 Mrs Jenkins, Little Frampton 0 10 0 „ 14th, Mrs Sloper, Aberthaw 2 0 0 O. Thomas, GrairFarm,Wen- voe 1 2 6 „ 15th, S. Harry, Llanvesan, Croes- vane 1 10 0 19th, Mrs John, Tynycaia, Lan- dow 2 5 0 W. Lewis, Penlan, Lisworney 2 10 0 25th, Mrs Williams, Great House, Landow 110 0 „ 26th, Mrs Smith. Trebettin 1 10 0 July 6th, 0. Evans. Fishwell, Wenvoe 0 5 0 „ 1. M. David, Graig, Penllyn. 126 13th, C. David, Flanders, Llan- twit 1 0 0 „ D. Head, Wenvoe 1 0 0 R. Thomas, Homry, St Nicho- las 2 0 0 Sept. 25th, J. Howells, St. Lythians 2 16 0 October 5th, Mrs Sant,/5ryudavod, Welsh St. Donatts 012 0 D. Griffiths, Briniole, Llan- carvan 1 0 0 „ J. Howard, Waterston 1 0 0 „ „ E. Rue, Sevenpath 210 0 „ 23rd, Mrs Head, Wenvoe 3 0 0 30th, Morgan John, Argoed 1 7 0 „ „ D. T. Alexander, Esq., Dinas Powis, in settlement various claims. 13 1 6 Nov. 2nd, Mrs Bowen, Penmark 5 0 0 6th, R. Williams, Craig, Penllyn 1 10 0 C. James, Brynhill Farm, Barry Dock 2 7 0 „ J. Long, Llansannor 2 0 0 „ 13th, J. Phillips, Llaneroh. 0 5 0 „ 16th, C. Howells, Bryn Board Lodge, Wenvoe 2 6 6 „ J. Jenkins, Whitehall, Wen- voe 3 10 0 20th, Miss Thomas, Twympath.. 2 0 0 „ S. Morgan, St. Donatts 3 1 6 W. Hopkins, Bryndersfed 3 6 0 „ D. Jones, New Forest House, Ystradowen 210 0 27th, E. Morgan, Mareroes 13 0 Dec. 4th, T. Arthur. Colwinstone 0 15 0 11th, E. J. Morgan, Culver House Farm, St. Fagans 0 5 0 tt Mrs Roderick, Pendoylan. 0 6 0 „ J. Lennox Llwynchydd 3 0 0 „ 12th, W. Parsons, Ystradowen 3 0 0 18th, Mrs Davies, Mynydd-y- Glw. 0 7 6 „ „ Mrs Edwards, Alfos Farm, Wenvoe 1 1 0 „ D. James, florve Mill 110 0 „ „ F. Flanders. Llantwit Major 0 6 0 D. Davies, Woodlands, Mer- tbyr Dovan 010 0 „ 20th, Mrs Thoroits, Flemingstone 3 0 0 „ 21st, W. John, Muindy 2 15 0 „ 24th, W. Emmerson, Sweldon, Cardiff 2 10 0 ,,27th, R. Thomas, Doghill Farm, 1895. St. Nicholas 3 0 0 January 1st, E. Goulden, Tyfru, Landow 0 10 0 T. James, Oartreglas 3 0 0 Mrs Williams, Church Farm, Ystradowen 5 0 0 3rd, Mrs Gwvn, Llandough 1 12 0 „ 8th, M. Griffiths, OorntownFarm 15 0 „ „ X'. Rees, Whicc Furm, Barry Dock 2 0 0 „ D. Howell*, iSfc Hilary. 0 15 0 15th, Mrs SaTit. Ystradowen 3 10 0 M. Miles, Ystrndowen 1 16 0 „ E. Thomas. Ll wynhelig 1 0 0 „ S. Watta, St Nicholas 10 0 21st, Mrs J. Rawles, Llantwit Major. 0 6 0 22nd, S. Noyes. Bunvilstone 210 0 31st, Mrs Jenkins, Lower House, Llantwit 2 0 0 February 5th, W. Young, Evil du, Pen- doylan r. 015 0 Total. J6214 16 0 HERBERT R. HOMFRAY, Secretary Glamorgan Hunt 1452 Poultry Fund. Auctioneers' Announcements. MESSRS. W. THORNE & SON'S ANNOUCEMENTS. SALE NEXT MONDAY. CATTLE MARKET, BRIDGEND. Sale of Fat and Store Stock, &c. MESSRS. W. THORNE & SON will hold their usual MONTHLY SALE on MONDAY NEXT, MARCH 4th, 1895. PRESENT ENTRIES:— 15 PRIME FAT SHEEP, 18 FAT OXEN, corn and cake fed, choice quality, and nice weight; COW AND CALF, 20 WELL-FED FAT PIGS. Terms cash, sale at 11. 16, Wyndham-street, Bridgend. 1465 SALE NEXT WEDNESDAY. DRILL HALL. BRIDGEND. Sale of Furniture &c. "V/f ESSRS. W. THORNE & SON have received -i-vJL instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, MARCH 6TH, 1895, a large col- lection of Superior Household Furniture, removed for convenience of sale, COMPRISING Piano, drawing-room suite, overmantles, sideboards, bedsteads, feather beds, chairs, tables, and a useful variety of household goods, too numerous to particularise. Also grey mare, 2 sets of harness, pony trap, nearly new; brewer's four wheel waggon, crank-axle dray, saddle and bridle, cart, hand-truck, &c. A liberal and punctual attendance is solicited. Terms.—Cash. Sale at 2. 16, Wyndham Street, Bridgend, 1466 SALE NEXT THURSDAY. MAES-ISHA, WICK, (Five miles from Bridgend). Sale of Stock, Household Furniture, and Effects. MESSRS. W. THORNE & SON have re- ceived instructions from MR DAVID PAINE, who is leaving the neighbourhood, to SELL BY AUCTION, on THURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 1895, the whole of his Stock, &c., Comprising very superior bay cob mare. three years old, 14 hands, fast, good action, quiet to ride and drive; 3 excellent sows and pigs, 2 sows in farrow; spring cart, set of brass-mounted harness, chaff- cutter, corn-crusher, pig trough, iron hurdles, large quantity of choice-bred fowls, 4 breeding turkeys, 4 ditto Ailsburv ducks, and the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Terms.-Cash. Sale at 2 p.m. The Auctioneers invite attention to the above, which, on inspection, will be found of the best description, and as Mr Paine is giving up the place, the whole will be sold withouf reserve. 1467 BRIDGEND, GLAMORGANSHIRE. Sale of Valuable Leasehold Dwelling-Houses and Premises situate at White Rock, Bridgend. MR. W. THORNE has received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, at the SHIP HOTEL, BRIDGEND, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of MARCH, 1895. at Three o'clock in the Afternoon (subject to conditions to be then and there read), all those Two Valuable LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES, With the Gardens and Premises thereto belonging situate at White Rock, Bridgend, and now, or lately, in the respective occupations of Sergeant- Major Hill, and Mr John Morgan, at weekly rentals of 5s. each. The Premises are held for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 2nd of February, 1885, at the total ground rent of 24 2s. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, at his Offices, Wyndham-street, Bridgend, or to MR. S. H. STOCKWOOD, Solicitor, 1429 Bridgend. CEFN CRIBBWR, NEAR BRIDGEND. Sale of Customary Freehold Property. MR. WM. THORNE is instructed by the Mortgagee to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Star Inn, Cefn Cribbwr, on THURSDAY, the 21st MARCH, at 5.30 p.m., subject to conditions of sale to be then produced, Customary Freehold Lands, Adjoining the Board Schools, at Cefn Cribbwr, comprising Three Acres or thereabouts in One Lot, or in Building Plots, as may be determined before the sale. For further particulars and plans apply to the Auctioneer, 16, Wyndham-street, Bridgend, or to SCALE AND DAVID, Solicitors, 1432 Bridgend. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. BRYNCALED-FACH, CEFN CRIBBWR. (1 £ miles from Kenfig Hill Station, L. & O. Railway). Sale of Live Stock, Implements, Furniture, &c. MESSRS. W. THORNE & SON have received instructions from Mrs. Morgan, to SELL BY AUCTION, on THURSDAY, MARCH 21st, 1895, as obove. Particulars next week. 16, Wyndham-street, Bridgend. 1428 MR. T. PARKINSON'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. SALE (TO-MORROW) SATURDAY. MAESTEG MARKET HALL. To-morrow, Saturday^ March 2nd, 1895. MR. T. PARKINSON will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, at 3 o'clock in the after- noon, a valuable assortment of useful Household Furniture, consisting of dining and drawing-room suites, wash hand stands, dressing tables, and several full-sized new feather beds, with bolster and pillows complete. Sale to commence at 3 sharp. Terms—Cash. Auctioneer's Offices, 7, Park-street, Bridgend. 1473 VERY SUPERIOR FIRE AND THIEF-PROOF SAFES, (Direct from the Manufacturers, Messrs. Thomas Withers and Sons, of the Phcenix Safe and Lock Works, West Bromwich). To Solicitors, Bankers, Manufacturers, County Councils, Clerks to District and Parish Councils, Tradesmen, and others. MR. THOMAS PARKINSON will SELL BY AUCTION in THE MARKET HALL, MAES- TEG, on SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND, 1895, fifteen special wrought-irou, Fire, and Burglar-proof SAFES, constructed on the latest principle, with both single aud double doors, from 20 to 36 inches high, including double door office safes, 36in. high, 33iu. wide, and 24in. deep, and 30in. high, 50in. wide, and 22in. deep, with separate compartments, suitable for professional gentlemen, jewellers, &c. also extra strong single-door banded safe 36 x 24 x 24, extra strong banded medium-size safes, small safes, suitable for private houses and tradesmen, and fitted with all the latest improvements, to resist the attacks of the most skilled bnrglar, and to preserve the contents from the fiercest ftames. These safes are made and finished in a first-class manner, and can be implicitly relied upon, since the body plates are firmly rivetted together with iron and dove-tailed; the lock cases are fitted with T. Withers and Sons' unpickable locks and dupli- cate keys. The whole of the above safes are consigned for sale bv the manufacturers, Thomas Withers and Sons, Phcenix Safe and Lock Works, West Brom- wich, whose safes are in use in Her Majesty's Government, Post Offices, and various Banks and Corporations in England. On view after 9 o clock on sale morning. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Full detailed catalogues are now ready, and may be had on application to the Auctioneer. 1463 Auctioneers' Announcements. MR. JOHN DAVID'S ANNOUNCEMENTS SALE NEXT TUESDAY. COWBRIDGE MARKET. MR. JOHN DAVID has received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, on TUESDAY Next, MARCH 5th, 1895, viz. :— 100 Fat Yearling SHEEP (corn and cake fed) 4 Fat CATTLE. 4 Bacon PIGS. Alse for E. B. EBSWORTH, Esq., Llandough Castle- 11 Prime Fat CATTLE. Sale at 10.30. 1449 SALE NEXT TUESDA Y. COWBRIDGE MARKET. Sale of Store Stock. MR. JOHN DAVID has received instructions from Mr Thomas J. Morgan, St. Donatts (who has given up his farm), to SELL by AUCTION at the above Market" on TUESDAY, MARCH 5th, 1895,- 2 milch cows, fat cow, two-year-old heifer in calf, 4 two-year-old cattle, 4 calves, bay cob, four-year- old excellent cart horse, five-year-old, 16 hands. Four months credit on the usual conditions. Auctioneer's Offices, Cowbridge. Notices. Neath Rural District Council. APPOINTMENT OF WATER RATE COLLECTOR AND FITTER, FOR THE DISTRICT OF SKEWEN & NEATH ABBEY. THF. above Council invites APPLICATIONS for the APPOINTMENT of a Qualified PERSON to DISCHARGE the DUTIES of the above OFFICE, which are as follow:- l,-To make and Collect Water Rates. 2.—To have the general supervision of the Water Service, and to carry out work required to be done under the direction of Engineer of the Council. 3.-To repair leakages in main and private pipes and taps. 4.—To lay on branch pipes and taps where required. 5.—To look after the Stores, and to keep a Diary, of the work done. The Person appointed will be required to devote the whole of his time to the duties of the office, and will- be appointed subject to a month's notice. Salary 30s. per week. Applications, stating age, qualification, and experience, with copies of not more than three testimonials, to be sent to the undersigned, on or before MONDAY, the 11th MARCH, 1895. By order of the Council, HOWEL CUTHBERTSON, CLERK. Offices 53, Water-street, Neath, Feb. 20th, 1895. 1426 —— Tenders. Bridgend Urban District Council. TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY and Jt DELIVERY of the following GOODS and MATERIALS, &c.:—Stationery, Tools, Plumbing Work, Cast Iron Street Gratings, and Horse Forage. Forms of Tender and further information at the Surveyor's Office. Tenders to be sent to T. J. HUGHES, Esq., Clerk to the Council, on or before MONDAY, the 11th MARCH, 1895. M. WILLIAMS, SURVEYOR. Surveyor's Office, Adare-street, Feb, 21st, 1895. 1433 Bridgend Urban District Council. TENDERS are invited for the CLEANSING of CESSPOOLS for the Six Months Ending 29th September Next. Forms of Tender and further information can be obtained, on application, at the Surveyor's Office, Tenders, endorsed "Tender for Cesspools," to be sent to T. J. HUGHES, Esq., Clerk to the Council, on or before MONDAY, 11th MARCH, 1895. M. WILLIAMS, SURVEYOR. Surveyor's Office, Adare-street, Feb. 21st, 1895. 1434 To Builders and Contractors. THE C WMDU and LLANGYNWYD HIGHER SCHOOL BOARD (U.D.) invite TENDERS for the ERECTION of ADDITIONAL CLASS- ROOMS, CLOAK-ROOMS, OUT-BUILDINGS, and ALTERATIONS to the OAKWOOD SCHOOLS, at MAESTEG. Plans and Specification may be seen at the Office of the Architect, Mr. E. W. BURNETT, Tondu, near Bridgend. Sealed tenders, form of which can be obtained from the Architect, to be sent to me, the under- signed, on or before the 4th March next,'and en- dorsed, Tender for Additions, &c., to Oakwood Schools." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R, SCALE, CLERK. Town Hall Chambers, Maesteg, Feb. 18th, 1895. 1410 TIMBER. GNOLL ESTATE, NEATH. TO BE SOLD BY TENDER (in convenient Lots), a quantity of VALUABLE TIMBER, Now lying on above Estate, COMPRISING OAK, ASH, LARCH, ELM, &c. The above Timber is all coppice grown, and of good length and quality. Tenders to be sent into GNOLL ESTATE OFFICE, NEATH, on or before MARCH 15th, 1895. The Highest Tender nor necessarily accepted. Timber to be viewed on application, and for further particulars apply to SPENCER T. COLVILE, Gnoll Estate Office, Neath. 1441 Neath Rural District Council. CWMGWRACH AND BLAENGWRACH WATER SUPPLY. I THE above-named Council are prepared to receive TENDERS for the CONSTUCTION of an UNDERGROUND SERVICE TANK (18,000 gallons capacity), the LAYING of 1,774 Lineal Yards ot 3-inch, and 487 Lineal Yards of 2-inch CAST IRON WATER PIPES, together with all VALVES and FITTINGS, in the HAMLET of RESOLVEN. Plans maybe seen, and Copies of the Specification and approximate Bill of Quantitius with Form of Tender, may be obtained at the Offices of the Engineer, Mr. W. E. CLASON THOMAS, Assoc. M. Inst., C.E., on payment of the sum of Two Guineas, which will be returned on receipt of a bona fide tender and all documents. Tenders upon the forms supplied addressed under seal to the Clerk to the Council, are to be delivered not later than 4 p.m. on March 11th, and endorsed "Tender for Cwmgwrach and Blaengwrach Water Supply." The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. HOWEL CUTHBERTSON, CLERK. Neath Rural District Council, 58, Water-street, Neath, South Wales. 1439 HI I M INSURANCE OFFICE X N FIKE) VJ L/ I 1 POUNDED 1710. Sum insured in 1893- £ 396,854,440 For all particulars apply to the following Agents Bridgend: Mr. WK. GLADDISH. Neath: Mr JOHN E. RICHARDS. 1201 WHEELBARROWS.— FOR SALE, 200 W strong and well-made; price 12s. each.—Ch<is. Jenkins and Son, Timber Merchants, Bridgend. [2878 Auctioneers' Announcements. PENLLWYNTEG FARM, KILYBEBILL. 1 mile from the Midland Railway Station, Pontar- dawe, and 4 miles from Neath. Important Sale. MR. DAVID MORGAN has been infctructetf by the Executors of the late Mr. WILLIAM DAVIES to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, with- out reserve, on MONDAY, MARCH 4th, 1 >, the whole of the Farm Stock, Crops, Implements, D&iry Utensils, Furniture, &c. Luncheon at 10 o'clock, sale te commence at 11. Terms-6 months' credit on approved bills, or a discount of 21 per cent. for cash. The whole to be sold without reserve. Full Moon Hotel, Neath. 1469 Notices. PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED, ANNUAL REPORT For the Year Ending December 31st, 1894. Presented at the Thirty.first Annual General Meeting, held at the Offices of the Company, London Bridge, City, E.C., Friday, February 15th, 1895. In presenting the Report and Statement of Accounts your Directors have great pleasure in calling the attention of the Shareholders to the following summary of the results of the labours of your representatives for the year just ended, which maintains the long unbroken line of successes which have characterised the career of the Company from its formation; their pleasure is intensified by the fact that this success has been greater than any previously recorded in the Company's history. The (Directors are pleased to state that a very successful effort has been made again this year in the Ordinary Branch of the Company, resulting in the accession of new. premiums of the annual amount of J610,958 17s Id, and assuring the sum of £ 228,725. NEW POLICIES. 552,388 Policies were issued during the above period, representing a new Annual Premium Income of £ 251,922 2s lid. INCOME. The total income for the year, excluding new Capital, amounted to JB404,619 8s 7d, being an increase of £37.715 Is lid over that of last year. PREMIUMS-DECEMBER, 1894. The Premium Income on the Policies in force on the Company's books in December last amounted to B454,746 4s Od, which, it may be confidently hoped, will be well sustained during the present year. CLAIMS. The Company has paid 20,972 claims and grants during the year. amounting to £ 143,422 14s lid. which, added to the sums previously paid in claims since the establishment of the Company, makes a, total of £1,437.813 lis lid. ASSURANCE FUND. The Life Assurance Fund, with Capital paid up, now amounts to £ 437,164 18s 7!d, showing an in- crease for the year of £ 80,125 12s 2d. STAFF. A considerable addition has been made to our staff of Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Collectors during the past twelve months, many of whom have proved themselves very efficient in sustaining and extending the business of the Company. The Directors have to thank the Official Staff of the Company for the great care, Beal, and ability with which thev have devoted their time and attention to the Company's interest during the year. By Order, P. J. FOLEY, MANAGING DIRECTOR. See Reports and Opinions of the Press as to the remarkable progress made by the Company. Wanted additional representatives in all districts. To good business men liberal terms and certain success. Apply to the Managing Director at the Chief Office. or to the District Superintendent- MR. W. DAVIES, 2, Pembroke-terrace, Coychurch-road, 1438 BRIDGEND, GLAM. Wanted. -n. WANTED, a Good GENERAL SERVANT; must have a good character. — Apply. Mrs. Michael Davies, Brynarlais, Bridgend. 1218 WANTED, at once, Good GENERAL SERVANT; washing put out.—Apply, Mrs. Evans, Star Hotel, Bridgend. 1337 DRESSMAKING.—Wanted APPRENTICES and IMPROVERS.—Apply W. C. Edwards, draper, Dunraven House, Dunraven Place, Bridgend. 1365 WANTED, a good General SERVANT for a small family. Good reference necessary. Apply, M. Hargest, Strand, Blaengarw. 1384. WANTED, by Young Man, SITUATION as helper in stable, or to look after horse and trap.—Apply, Anstee, Oddfellows Row, Bridgend. 1392. WANTED, a good GENERAL SERVANT for small family at Porthcawl.—Apply Mrs W. J. Howell, Bridge House, Bridgend. 1398 — ——. WANTED, Good GENERAL SERVANT; able to milk good Wages.—"M. Gazette Office, Bridgend. 1422 WANTED, a GIRL to assist in general Housework comfortable home for a clean and tidy girl. Apply, "M. Gazette Office, Bridgend. 1445 MALE NIGHT ATTENDANT WANTED at the COUNTY ASYLUM, BRIDGEND; must be experienced and married wage to begin at JE60 a year, with night rations.—Apply personally any morning at ten o'clock, to the Medical Superintendent. 1451 ANTED, GENERAL SERVANT.—Apply Mrs. W. Edwards. Grocer, Bridgend. [1455 ANTED, Good GENERAL SERVANT in Farm-house who can milk and do plain cooking.-Apply, Miss Lewis, Brigam, Cowbridge. WANTED, Strong GIRL for HOUSEWORK; not under 18 years of age good character.— Apply, Steward, Conservative Club, Bridgend. [1475 TlfANTED, Experienced LAUNDRESS; TlfANTED, Experienced LAUNDRESS; » T single-handed for gentleman's family in country; Churchwoman.—Apply, full particulars, Mrs. Christie, Tregroes, Pencoed. 1474 WANTED, a Sober Man as OSTLER to live VV in-doors.—Apply, York Hotel, Bridgend. 1476 WANTED, at once, a Good Experienced GENERAL SERVANT; plain cooking and ironing; also, NURSE GlRL used to children. —Mrs. W. C. Edwards, Draper, Bridgend. 1458 WANTED, GENERAL SERVANT, in a VT small family.—Apply, Mrs. Lewis, London House, Bridgend. 1459 WANTED, a MAN and WIFE, without incumbrance, to KEEP HOUSE.—For full particulars apply, No. 3, Adare-street, Bridgend. 1471 For Sale. FOR SALE, Light SPRING TRAP and HARNESS, nearly new suit pony 12 to 14- hands.-Apply, "L," Gazette Office, Bridgend. [1406 FOR SALE, New York HAND SEWING MACHINE perfect order.—Apply, "L," Gazette Office, Bridgend. 1407 EBB'S Black TARTARIAN SEED OATS FOR SALE.—Apply to Hopkin Williams, Stormy, Pyle. 1442 FIREWOOD FOR SALE; cut in short lengf F 1/- per cwt., delivered,-Arthur vbilli^' Steam Carriage Works, Bridgend. li' A REWARD.—The above will be given to X.\r anyone who will give information as to the Persons who STOLE a HORN from the Cart of Mr Hawkin's, Outfitter, Bridgend, on Llanharran Road, on Wednesday last, February 20th. 1447