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FURNITURE FOR QUALITY FURNITURE THAT WILL WEAR FURNITURE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FURNITURE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS FURNITURE THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COUNTRY FURNITURE SOLD RETAIL AT WHOLESALE PRICES y TO GET ALL THIS GO TO THE ATLAS FURNISHING CO., .J HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF.

KEBTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND IN MEMORIAM. Notices apnearing under them headings are charged si the following rates:- If inserted in the EVENING ZIPRESS," WJCS. TEBN MAIL," and WEEKLY MAIL," 3s. for M Words Rnd Id. for each Additional Word. Merted in the EVENING EXPBZW and '*??Z_BKLY MAIL only, Is. for 30 Words and Id. f?T <y Two Extra Words. ??" ftuem of this description will be lumbed 1UIlœ authenticated by the name and address of the sender Telegramg or telephonic messages cannot be acted on untü COnfirmed in writing.

AUGUSTINE J. STONE, (Late STONE BROS.I, "nraKAL FtTRNISHER & FtnfEBAIj BUDEOTOE. Personal Supervision to All Orders.. 7silL '!el.: No. 704 Barry Doaks. Jto. ffl. Post Qaioe Tel, Ko.. 612. Cardiff. STONK BROS., Cardiff.. STOKE BROS., Barry Docft g w ORKING-ST, QARDIFF, And %-J lDl. BAIMY DOCD. J. MARSH & CO.. JTBNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ST. MARY-STREET, And 3, FREDERICK-STREET. Price List on Application. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rl%MATRE JJOYAL, CARDIFF. :Lea.e. and Manager.Mr. ROBERT BEOTOED. TO-DAY, at 2 and 7.30, LAST TWO PERFORMANCES. THE MUSICAL PLAY, COUNTRY GIRL. lIT01f Playing to crowded Houses at Daly's Theatre, London. Next Week: PRORUARY 26th. 27t, and 28th. THREE NIGHTS ONLY, JJfa. AND MRS. KENDAII. AND THEIR COMPANY. r Box Offloe at Theatre, Ten to Fire. Nat. 362; 8016161 JEATRE JJOYAL, c AILDIFF. 'JSDAY, FEB. 26. THREE NIGHTS ONLY. R. AND MRS. KENDAL I AND THEIR COMPANY. lir day, Feb. 26.STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. T'ay, Feb. 27.THE ELDER MISS BLOSSOM. fday, Feb. 28, for the First Time in Carliff, ew Play in Three Acta, entitled" MRS. nTON,g SILENCE," adapted from the tan of Felix Philippi, by Jane Wilson. To 'nciude ?? "HOW TO MAKE HOME dt/?P?op?y? Pricœ: -Reserved Seats: Dress  le, ?-? Orchestra Stalls, 48. Seats may BS? be booked. a!6197 ^-JEATRE OYALI £ JARDIEE. JO&rdiff Amateur Operatio Society Second Annual Performances NDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY. ft February 23. 24, and 25, 1903. OTL]BERT and SLTLLIVAN'S OPERAS. By Permission of Mrs. D'Oyly Carte, IOLANTHE," Pre"-edsd Each Evening at 7.30 by TRIAL *»n BY JURY." 'ceeriT .CbO8 and Augmented Orchestra. Pro- ,?? ain aid of the National Society for the p.R?'%? of Cruelty to Children. "?* OMee at Theatre. Ordmary Prices. aA6163 QRAND rpHEATKE. Leasee.A Manager, Edward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, AT 7.30. LAST NIGHT OF [N [ÐD CHARACTER, Jith Magnificent Scenery and Effects, Clee& from 6d. to 15s. Time as usual. ShBox Office at Messm. Thompson and ,,cken's, 24, Queen-etreet. Next Week: THE FRENCH SPY. S*Bpl8 PARK-HALL, CARDIFF. satubday, FEBRUARY 21st, and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1903, Tlr P-ME CONCERTS will be Given by the Celebrated BLACK DIKE BAND (Viuutr of the I,MGninea, Challenge Trophy & the Crystal Palace, 1902, and innumerable i £ other Prizes), assisted by Mi*. GERTRUDE WEDLAKE (CardiS). SoprM? :&ft. HAROLD GREEN (QarditM Tenor; and pMi* GWEN THOMAS (CardiS), Pianist. gramme will be completely Changed for Each Concert. p. r- Prices: -Saturday Afternoon at 3, d Ev-enine at 8: Balcony (reserved and num. ber,ed) 28.: body of Hall, front seats Is.; ad 'on 6d. Sunday Evening at 8.15: Bal- c, *8*' admission 6d. Doors open 45 es before Concerts commence. Ian of Hall may be seen and seats booked .M:r8. R. J. Heath and Sons, Music Ware- t 76, Queen-etreet, Cardiff. Particulars Secretary, 9, North-road, Cardiff. a.16050 -719 not in mortals to command success, but *e'U do more—deserve it."—Addison. TLFFI CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. X-UUMC Director -oswALD ITOLL. TO-NIGHT. Girl Audiences fall over head and- ears in love with- ?. HAPPY FANNY FIELDS, "??erty. Laughing, Delightful Little Ameri- ^Datch Girl who Talks, Sings, and Dances everybody into good humour. ENO, f Ithnim The Reflex of many -Stars." THE GREAT SANDOR TRIO of HERCULEAN GYMNASTS. of Grand Physique. Patterns for Athletes. «. 6 ARGENTINE IDOLS, Ladies in Singing and Dancing. t_ COLLINS TRIO, !n RACHEL LoWi Oate of the X?e of New York" Co.). in their Latest Comedbetta, entitled A PRIVATE SEANCE." ALEXANDRA DAGMAR, Premier Burlesque Artiste. PETRAM'S MARVELLOUS FANTOCHESi trnarionette Circus in Miniature. The Most *"we and Cleverly-contrived Exhibition of its kind in the World. NED GRAYDON, Musical Entertainer. LOCRHARRS FOUR COMICAL AND WONDERFUL ELEPHANTS. Entertainment in Themselves. ?cyoles Stored Free of Charge. ??o Performances Nightly. Early one b,tween 7 o'cl-k and 9; late ?? between 9 clock and U. S,t,x £ y ^f)ii in open daily (with exception of "S"aS????y n ?'?' to 6 P-?- and 7 to 10 p.m. ?r?ays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. L18i!? .1 .o?f G?rand (? ??rc!e.1!0 Booking Fees. NEWPORT. NEIUORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, :Jb. CHARLES-STREET. *va_n„ a«i. ng Director .OSW ALD STOLL. Th^G5^! and Bijou, Duettists. The Theresa Du?. The Three Sensational Sisters KIOO. Frank Seeley, Comic Singer. Cruik- ø Ilk. The Twins and Misses Wood and xb-iVi?' Alfred Hurley, Vocalist. 'Iho Pan, in their Grand Specialty ??VEN?TJA? '° ?"' ??°? Sl^ty CARDIFF'S PBN^T^A ?o^lNc«iY. LADIES, have you *-9A\ the Pre- Processes at this ROATH SANITARY STEAM L AUNDRY, MARM)ROUGH-ROAD. ROATH PARK? It. not, please call (Take electrio tram to Wellfleld-road). LAUNDERING UNDER MODERN AND SA MTTARY CONDITIONS. SUPerior Work. Private Family Trade. Regular Collections. Accurate Returns. Van. to all parts of Cardiff' and Penarth juaily. Environs within a radius of Ten Miles iwiee Weekly. Send Postcard for Full Par- tlcl&r.. A-10683  GENTLEMEN, It will pay you to TRY a pair of our SPECIAL 10/6 BOOTS. I s SQUIRE'S 610967 BOOT STORES, 14, WOOD-STREET, WUT 58, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. SALES BY AUCTION. ON TUESDAY NEXT. lifESSRS. GOTTWALTZ and PERRY will SELL by AUCTION, at Roath Market, on TUESDAY NEXT, 24th February, 1903, at 11.30 p.m., 10 PRIME FAT STEERS, From Mr. Thomas, Michaelston-re-Pit. and others. Furtaer Entries are Solicited. al6190 JHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1903. fR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by AUCTION, at his Rooms, at above date, absolutely Without Reserve, a Large Quantity of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Other Miscellaneous Effects, comprising several suites, overmantels, 2 pianos, cabinet, sideboard, bedsteads, Ac. Sale at Two o'clock. 3331p23 CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF MR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by XTJL AUCTION, on THURSDAY NEXT, Feb- ruary 26, 1903, a Large Quantity of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE And Other Miscellaneous Effects, Removed from various residences for Absolute Sale. Commence Two p.m. sharp. 3492p26 TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. TENDERS are Invited for Deepening and Walling a 15ft. diam. Winding Shaft, about 100 yards. For Particulars apply to the Naval Colliery Company (1897), Limited, Penygraig. ell090 PUBLICATIONS. AMUSING. AND INSTRUCTIVE EPISTLES FROM WILLIAM BANTER, THE MODERN-DAY PHILOSOPHER, APPEAR EVERY WEEK IN THE WEEKLY DISPATCH." elIO49 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. T?ESSRS. S. H. BROOKS *nd CO., PA,u?tioneere, Val uer8, Home, Estate, I and Commiaaion Agents, Hotel Brokers and Fire Loss Assessors. Brokers and Diamond Merchants, 95, ST. MARY-STREET, and 37, WESTGATE- STREET. CARDIFF. Telegrams: "Brooks, Auctioneer, Cardiff." Nat. Tel. No. 1281. Bankers: Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Have Several Houses for Sale and to Let. Rents Collected upon Reasonable Terms. Valuations of every description made in Town or Country. Sales Conducted on Reasonable Terms. Sales by Auction of High-class House- hold Furniture, &c., A-c., Mondays and Thurs- days at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., at the Coronation Auction Mart, 37, Weatgate-street (opposite General Post-office). Entrance also 95, St. Mary-street. All Goods on View Daily. al0582 NAISH'S, THE JJOYAL STORES 17, THE HAYES, FOB PURE SWEETS & CHOCOLATE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHOPS SUPPLIED. <«8weet-makhig Every Saturday Evening, 7 to 10. Free Admission. el0095 Kernick's Vegetable Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES! Kernick's Vegetable Pills ARE VERY SMALL! Kernick's Vegetable Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES! These pills are easy to swallow, being very small. aud are a proved remedy for HEADACHES, LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLES, DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, and all kindred com- plaints, also Bheumatisin and Tie. Taken in time they will break up & Cold, ?L,?e"ent Influenza or La G?.ip eck Fever, regulate the functions of the body, and Cure Sick Headaches. Of all Chemists, Ae? in ld. & 2/9 boxes, or direct from KERNICK & SON (Limited), I DH1JGGISTB. M BRIDGE-STREET, CARDIFF. BEECHAM'S v PILLS CUBJ: BILIOUS AND NEBVOW8 DISOBDBBB, CONSTIPATION, SICK HEADACHE, INDKHSSTION, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. gEECHAMl Jp ILLS BBMQVE WIND and PAINS In the STOMACH, ABOTB5E SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVBRS, UNSURE PROPER ASSIMILATION ef FOOD, STRENGTHEN the STOMACH. BERC H A M'g pILLS MAKE you LOOK WBLL, FEEL WELL. and KEEP wittil. REMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES ea the SKIN. LAY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. B E E C H A M'S PILLS PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCuisy r. ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, in their action. ILEMOVE the resnlt of OVER-INDULGENC*. CUBE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. B B E C H A M'S pILLS Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FKMALCfl. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM. BEECHAM'S PILLS have stood the Met of over 50 years without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. B E F, C H A M'S P I L L S. MONEY TO LEND. rnHE CHARING CROSS BANK. JL Established 1870. 119 & 120, Bishoptf?tt-st. Within, E.C., aad } T 28, Bedford-street, Charing Cross, W.C.. ) Assets ?512,475 0 9 Liabilities £209,475 0 0 Capital and Reserve £303,000 0 0 LOANS of L30 to E2,000 granted at a few haan' ) notioe, in town or country, male or female, oil mortgage of furniture, farm and trade stock, plant, erops, 1;0-, without removal, and to assist persons into business. Also cr: deeds, policies, and reversions. Dis- tance zt- abject. Efcsy payments. Special facilities to all requiring banking accounts. Deposits of £10 and upwards received as under:- 5 p.c.per aD., subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal. .6 p,c. j)t.r an., subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal. 7 p.c. per an., subject to 12 months' notice of withdrawal. Special term for longer periods. Interest paid quar- terly. Write -or call for prospectus. Tho Terminal Deposit Bonds pay nearly 9 per cent., and are safe investment. A. WILLIAMS. H. J. TALL, Joint Managers. CASH Advances on Approved Note of Hand, in town or country, quickly and ct.p. Re-payment scale includes principal and interest, Jtd may be arranged to suit borrower. £ 5 re-payable 3/- weekly or 12/- monthly. ;cio „ 5/- „ or 20/- il5 „ 7/6 „ or 30/- „ 420 10/- or 40/- „ C30 to L500 on Special Terms. Apply—The Swansea Finance Co. (Limited), 12, Taff-embankment, Penarth-road, Cardiff, and 18, Goat-street, Swansea. e4831p20 SUMS FROM £ 20 to £ 3,000 ADVANCED AT t3 SHORT NOTICE On Approved Note of Hand,. Personal, or Other Securities. Charges arranged before Transactions are Completed. Mortgages on Property Effected at Current Bates of Interest. Tourists' and Season Tickets Purchased and Arranged for Clients on the Payment Principle. Money Advanced on Second Mortgages. Apply I. W. LLOYD, Manager, FIELDINGS (LTD.), HAYES-BUILDINGS. THE HAYES. 8933 CARDIFF. » THE old-established Provincial Union Bank con- tinues to lend immense sums daily, frum JEIO to £ 5,000, on not" of hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Easy instalments. Special rates for short periods. Largest and most honourably conducted business in the Kingdom. Thousands of our regular customers have expressed their entire satisfaction in repeated transac- tions with us. A gentleman from bank will wait upon you at once with cash.—Call or write in confidence) to Manager, Stanley Dowdlng. 1, Queen-square, Bristol. el0094 SUMS of MM and upwards Advanced on Mortgage; )3 re-parmanu spread owr 10 or 124 year3,-PwUcw lars of Tomkim-and Capper, Mortgage Brokers, Aber- „ jfBTenay. 81118 PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are Inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:- THREE SIX ONOIC. TIMES. TIMES. 8. D. B. D. S: D. 12 words or less 0 3 0 6 09 13 to 19 words. 0 5 010 13 20 to 26 words. 0 7 12 19 Ewh extra 7 0 2 0 4 0 6 COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Advor- tisements in the WESTERN MAIL" and "EVENING EXPRESS I:- WORDS. ONCR. THRKK S1X TIMM. TIMRS. B. D. 8. D. S. D. 12 or leu 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 a 0 20 to 26 14 2 8 40 E "OTT7 T7 WON. ;Ip. all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. SCHOLASTIC. sPANISH.-Students rapidly prepared by native Spe- Cialist.-T. A. Blogg and Co., Cardiff School of Commerce, 44, Charles-street. elnp26 WANTED, infants' certificated Mistress for Llan- W deble National School.-Apply, stating salary, Vicar, Llandebie. e95p2I SHORTHAND, Bookkeeping, Mathematics, Penman- k3 ship, Languages, Typewriting, &c.; individual inatruction.-Cardiff School of Commerce, removed to larger premises, 44, Charles-street. Prospectus, T. A. Blogg and Co. el2p21 LOST AND FOUND. IF J. D. does not claim parcel In a days from 19, Ply- JL mouth-road, Barry Island, it will be sold for expenses. e97p21 PREVENTION is better than cure. You will not lose your keys jf ycu Woar a Key Chain, price 18.- Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardifl. il8Nd HOUSEKEEPERS, &c. AS Working Housekeeper to gentleman or lady, by elderly, good plain cook; 3 years' reference.—C 21, Evening Express, Cardiff. elOlp23 LADIES' Year Book and Housekeeper's Diary for 1903; a systematic method -if keeping household accounts; price, Is. 6d.-8tatior.cry Department, Wta- tczu M:ul. Cardiff. ,Viso DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED immediately, good Housemaid.—Apply Miss Jones, Westernmoor, Neath. ell4p26 WANTED, experienced Cook-Geueral; family of 2.- TT 15, Victoria-road, Penarth. el02p26 GOOD General; plain cooking; small family.—White- iield, 5, Howard-gardens, Newport-road, Cardiff. el03p26 EXPERIENCED Cook seeks situation where kitchen- Emaid kept; aged 45; wages, £ 26 to &M.—Mrs. Coombe, Hardwick Registry, Chepstow. el08p20 WANTED at once, General Servant for housemaid's wwrk.—Mrs. Bloomer, Penpont, Clydach. elpni w ANTED, a General Servant; aged 18; no washing. W—15, Albert-road, Penarth. e98p25 WANTED, an experienced General -t-Apply fV to John Evans and Co., D. Pontypridd. e82p25 WANTED, Cook-General or General; 3 In family.— Yv Apply, after 6 p.m., 108, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. eS2p24 PARLOURMAID seeks Situation; t&U; good refer- ences; wages, E26-L28.-Robius, Uwendeage Park, Boncath R.S.O., South Wales. e94p25 WANTED, Cook-General and Housem?td-Wtutresa.—  State age, wages, &c., to Berk.y, Uandrindod Wells. e87p25 WANTED, for neat Cardiff, a superior Girl, to train as cook; housemaid kept; small family; quiet, easy place; fare. paid.-Apiky B 98, Evening Express, Cardlfr. e83pt GD-ïiiux:wanTéd in small family; good ref-ow Grequired.-Apply. nemagø, Cathe- dral-road, Cardiff. e7Op2O WANTED, trustworthy Girl as Nvttt; aged 20.-20, yV Oakfiel-i-street, Cardiff. e51p24 W ANTED, good General; fond of children; help VY given.—Morris, 248, Newport-road, Cardiff. e50p24 WANTED, good General Servant for farmhouse; WgoW milker; small family; good wages.—Mrs. Powell, King's-hall, St. Bride's Major, Bridgend. e61p24 WANTED, a Girl to come to America, to a Cardiff v T family; passage paid; wages, lOdol. W month; plain cook and laundress; best of references.—Write A. J. Nella, 66, Main-street, Montreal, Canada. HOUSE-Parlourmaid wanted at once.—State particu- JjL lars Mrs. Purncll, Oaklands, Penarth. e4S93p21 MRS. Edwards recommends single-handed Housemaid where parlourmaid is kept; wages, £16 to £18.- Pwllywrach, Cowbridge, Glam. e498Sp21 ALL aboot CookeI1', by Mrs. Ibe1la Bmton; a col- Alectina of practical recipes; 29. M., post tMt.—Sta- tionery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e9550 M RS. Beeton's Cookery Book, It. 2d., poet free.- JYJL Stationery Department, Weaten Man, Cardiff. e9550 LAUNDRESSES. WANTED, by experienced laundress, Family's Wash- Vy ing; country.—Chestnuts, Whitchurch-road. e5p21 UNDRY.-Wanted at once, good Ironers.-Windsor Laundry, 256, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. e57p24 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS GROCER'S Haull"Young Han wanted imme- G&Mely, (outdoon)).—Appiy D. Jones, Maerdy, Glam. ell2p26 I MAN and wife, without encumbrance, seek Situation; J[]u. man to look after cattle, horses, or poultry; wife as laundress, general, or cook; live tn-Apply J. Blewett, Foat-oatoe, Aherian, Merthyr Vale, Glam. e96p23 IW- ANTED, by respeetahle woman, Offices to clean, VV or take home Washing.—Address B 96, Evening Express, Cardiff. e81p21 PRINTERS.—Wanted at once, Improver; Welsh.- I Apply E. Lewis, Printer, Treherbert. e34p23 AILQRS and Tailoresses wanted.—Head Cutter, TGnfUbs add Sons, Comm-zW-od, Newport. e77p25 DRAPERY.—Wanted, experienced young Lady for Di5howroc'm sales; WeJsh.-State full pMticuIa« Wil- liam Isaac, Draper, Maeeteg. e71p24 ?' ?MOCEBY.?-WaBtedimmed&ety. Improver or GApprentice.-Thomm, Cambrian Stores, White- street, Dowlais. e31p23 DRAPERY.—Wanted, a thorough, experienced Man Dior dress deparlmeat.-Apply E. Fowler, Lion House, Pontypool. e30p23 W. ANTED, useful Boy; page's duties.—48, New- VY port-road, Cardiff. e40p23 MINERAL Water Maker required; must be good worker; sober; permanency.Jamee Williams, • Narberth. e4460p20 DRAPERY.—Wanted, jnnior young Men. Also smart Dyouth Apprent1ce.nes and Co., Peatypridd. e4996p21 GROCERY.—Capable Assistant required; Welsh indis- Gpensab,le. Also Lad to deU?er.—Uoyd, Aberdare. e4994p21 'Y?T'??TED. Groom-Gardener; must understand gar- W" ten; ride and drive; smart appearance; single; references; coachman kept.—B 41, Evening Express, Car- diff. e4992p21 GROCER'S Houller.-Wanted, a steady young Man \JT as Under Haulier; must be a careful driver.— State age, wage, with last reference, Daniel, Pontypool. e4996p21 "TITTANTED, respectable Lads to sell the "Evening Y\ Expfe?s" nighUy.-Apply to Manager, Evening Express Office, lligh-street, Newport- el0220 WANTED, Farm Labourer; must be sober, good W general hand; married or single.—B 70, Evening Express, Cardiff. e45p24 SANITARY InspectorshIp., £100 to jMSO.—Several hundred vacancies annually; postal lessons now commencing for Cardiff examination (July); experience unnecessary; 300 successful candidates.—Mushens, Science Teacher, Sunderland. e11047 DRAPERY.—Wanted at once, an experienced young DMan; must be good window dresser; outdoors.- Apply, stating full particulars in first letter, to Lewis Lloyd, Pontypridd. e32p23 WANTED, situation Foreman Bricklayer;'thoroughly Vf experienced building acid and basic steel furnaces; also experience in ramming bottoms of basic fur- naces, &c.-Apply B 91, Evening Express, Swansea. e86p25 3USTWORTHY Man, of active habits (aged 25 to 40) is wanted to take up responsible and remunerative outdoor position, part time.-Write, in first instaftce, stating age, occupation, &c., C 3, Evening Express, Car- aUf. e89p25 IN-Plate Liner and Packer seeks employment.—Tin- liner, Evening Express, Swansea. e76p25 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DRESSMAKING.—Wanted at once, few experienced DBodic(g Hands.-AppIy, with full particulars, to Lewis Lloyd, Pontypridd. e33p23 'DRESSMAKERS.-Wa.nted, sty!;sh young lady as Second Hand.-Apply, giving full particulars as to experience, age, salary, references, enclose photo, to E. Hughes. London House, Bridgend. e62p20 I "| HESS MAKING.—Wanted, an experienced Skirt Hand.—State age, experience, and salary to John Evans and Co., Drapers, Pontypridd. eglpgs "TI XI .RBS8MAKINGW anted^ Apprentices 8Dd Im-j ? '? nnwn-J '?em* 34, Wlndaor-vlace, Cart?!fj\ CLERKS, MANAGERS, &e. WANTED immediately, in a small colliery, a com- W petent certificated Manager, with knowledge of working coal by electrical plant; none but experienced men need apply.—Letters to B 56, Evening Express, Cardiff, stating experience, qualifications, references, and salary asked. eII079 O0s. Weekly.—Spare te employment everywhere 0 otbred either sex who can write.—Send addressed envelope F. Iewis (Dept. C.), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don, W. ell094 X 1 Daily.—Easy evening employment anywhere offered anyboly who writes legibly.—For terms send addressed envelope North (Dept. 8E), 6, York-buildings, Adelphi, London. e4987p21 T-YPEWRtTING.-V aooy for PupH; moderate fee.? TApply Manageress, Typewriting Department, Wes- tern Mail Limited, Cardiff. ellC77 OFFICE Boy wanted; aged about 15; shorthand and typewriting an advantage. Apply, in own writing, 17, Quay-street, Cardiff. e41p24 W- ANTED, a smart Junior Clerk, about 16, for order office,. brewers and wine and spirit merchants.- Apply, stating age, wages, and experience, to B 86, Evening Express, Cardiff. e67p24 3 Weekly.-Persons wanted everywhere for address- ing circulars.—Send addressed envelope for proposal, Manager EB, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e4985p21 TRAVELLERS, AGENTS, &c AGENT'S wanted, whole or leisure time; the work Als well paid and entails no outlay; V&YU?ars will be sent on application.-Addrem C 25, Efesisg Express, Cardiff. eU091 WINE and Spirits.—Young Man wishes an engage- w]nont to a good firm; to represent South Wales; good references and oecwky.-B 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. e60p24 APARTMENTS. TO let, Residential Rooms, C%-ark?s street; low Trental.-D 48, Evening Express, Cardtff. e13p21 TJTERIOR Apartments, about the end of February, to k 3 let.—64, Richmond-road. e66p24. OMFOBTABLE, Furnished Bedroom to let; lady or gentleman.—Apply 9, Hamilton-street. elOpBl I.liiONT Bedroom and Sitting-room to let; near Roath 1 Park; every convenience; good cooking; close to cars.—Apply to A 65, Evening Express, Cardiff. e69p26 PREMISES. MESSES. S. HERN AND PERTWBK, J??. AUCTIONEBES. VALUERS, SURVEYOPS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold see Western Mail daily. Printed Register free. Offices, el- I st. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. rlet, glod Dwelling-house, No. 3, Duckley-place, Stuart-si IW4, Docks, Cardiff. el05p26 TO let, Chšworth Villa, Conway-road; 3 reception Tand 6 bedrooms.—Apply to I. Home, Suffolk House, Llandaff-road. eMp24 QUEEN-street, Cardiff.-Shop and Basement to let, Ic-se; rent on application.-Gottwaltz and Perry, 11, High-street, Cardifi. e49u3 GOOD, large Dwelling-House to let; 8 rooms.-21, GPatrick-strect, Docks, Cardiff. e55p24 T 0 let. Sunny Bank, Court House-street, Pontypridd; desirable residence, standing in own grounds; close T. V. R and Barry Railway Station.—E. Lloyd, Bryn Ooleu, Llantwit Major. e59p24 HOUSE Rent Saved—If you pay rent you are wast- il ing your money.-Further particulars, showing how you can invest to your advantage the money now wasted, will be sent post free on application (mentioning this paper) to L. White, Esq., 3, Bru5hfield-street, London, E.C. clIM2 SOLICITORS and Owners having Property to sell or let shou!ü forward particulM'S to the Cardiff and Western Counties Register, published by R. Penrose Kernick, House and Estate Agent, &c., Edgcumbe- chambers, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. Insertion five. ell088 WANTED, Furnished House, Cardiff or neighbour- Wh..d, for 6 to 12 months, with 3 reception,. 5 bed rooms; garden preferred.—Write full partiewars to C 6, Evening Express, Cardiff. e9Cp25 TO let, 7, Northcote-?treet.—For particulars apply 4, TGordon_rftd, Cardiff. 615pzs rlet, 252, Newport-road, March 25.-Apply, even- JL ings, 8, Howard-Terrace, Cardiff. e68p24 O be let or sold, Hebble House, Old Cadoxton Village, TB&rry, standing in own ground; containing drawing, dining, breakfast, and smoke rooms on ground floor; eight bedrooms; bath, with w.c.; lumber-room; washhouses and outhouses; basement; 2-stall stable; coachhouse and saddleroom; orchard; moderate renl- Apply Mr. Phillip E. Hill, Surveyor, 23, St. Mary-street, Cai1f. el1n78 BERGAVENNT.—Bxeelierit Bs«ittng Sites for a? .xx posal; on cash terms or deferred payments.-Tem- kins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavenny. e44p24 ABERGAVENNY.—A few choice Residential Proper- ties, with immediate POBHssion.-Particulars from Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Abergavenny. e43p24 ABERGAVENNY.—Select list of furnished and un- AfumLghed Residences sent on reeftt of require- ments.—Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Aberga- venny. e42p24 To let, 32, Gough-street; rent, BB.pply 27, nave- JL lock-street, Temperancetown, Cardiff. e4995p21 R sale, House; sunny side Catbedral-road; low .r ground rent; latest improvements; first-class builder.—B 51, Evening Express, Cardiff. e9p21 2, Richmond-road (near Taff and Rhymney St&t1) 4for sale or to let; 3 reception, 6 bed rooms; good offices; cellars; greenhouse; g-don.-Apply on the premises. ellp21  let, large Yard (measurement about 1,000 square JL yards), Sheds, Stables, Workshops, Dwelling-house; suit manufactumr.-2, Coburn-street, Cardiff. e2p21 rwlUX Law of Landlord and Tenant; 18. 2d., post free. X —Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. rJpO let. the 1st of May next, 1 large House, with shop Tand warehouse; outdoor buildings; orchard, and plot of land, &c.; within 3 miles of the supposed Lon- don water scheme.—Apply Evan Powell, Upper Shop, Newbridge-cm-Wye, Radnorshire. e4861p21 17, Pembrofle-terrace, Cardiff; central for business or JL warehouse purposes.—Beyle and 00. 04869pgt EWPORT.—-Good Suites of Offices to let in Western Matt-ohaaabers. 22, Hlgh-street. —Fall particulars on application to Local Manager, on the premises. elOG88 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL PLUMBING and Gastitttng.-Old-estabNehad Business I for immediate disposal in one of the most thriving towns in South Wales; stock at vslmtion.-B 90, Even- ing Express, Cardiff. e72 rpO sellor let, Coach, Wheelwright, and General TSmith's BQMB0M in South Wales; weH established; doing regular trade; plant, machinery at venation.— Apply B 59, Evening Express, Cardiff. 8291123 AKER*S Business for disposal; best comery dis- Btriet; 12 sacks weekly; retail price, $W; cake and smalls; present owner's haads ten year&-Apply A 77, Evening Express, Cardiff. OW PUBLlO HOUSES. WESTON-super-Mare.—Fully UeMtsed House; in W good position, and well fitted; weekly t&Mngs, g30 to to; very moderate lngoJng.-Particulan of Mas- ters and Moon, Weston-super-Mare. el8p23 ma Beerhouse; thorough order; High-street; busy town; same tenant years; takings approach £ 15 weekly.-Hillman, Valuer, Newport. 200.—Fully IIcensoo House; 2 refreshment ban; faces station; close promenade; lovely resort; much frequented by Welsh people.—Hlllman. 17p23 ULLY licensed House,: near Anny Castle; j' ingaft ?TS.—TemMns and Capper, Abergavenny. eMp28 1l~~rl ALLETT*S Llcnøed Vftt=neeo TM?e Boci? rl showing takings and expenm for 3 yea=; 68. 3d. post free.-StationaT Department, WeeteM Mail. Car- diff. e789M LANa AND FARMS. GLYNBEDD Farm, Crynant, Neath.-To let, Lady GDay next, this desirable Farm of 373 acre&-Apply W. J. Rees, Swa.nsea. e75pZS COEDYGLYN Farm, near Crynant, Neath.-To let, Lady Day next, tbls desirable Farm of 150 acres.— W. J. Rees. Swansea. e74p25 "Jfj ]\ABM of 156 acres; eoKaNe house and building; r part land arable; rest chiefly Partun.-Atkina, Land Agent, Newport. e4969p20 SPORTING. T?DWARDS? 64,Commercial-street,Newport? for EAthletic: Fishing, and Shooting Goods. e47p25 GUNS.—12 bore Damascus barrels, nammerless Gun, Gwith Greener" cross-bolt, £ 7 7s.; oplabdid value; warrauted.-Chambers. Gunmaker, Cardiff el0642 ARTRIDGES.—Smokeless Cartridges, special line, Es. 6d. 100.—Chambers, GunmakM. Cardiff, Bristol, and Shepton Mallet. Nat. Tel., 01338. el0642 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, &c. TWO high-stepping Oobs; 14 hands; 6 and 7 years Told; warranted sound; quiet to ride and drive; prices, £ 28 and Lig. Also pleasure Traps, with rubber tyres, and Harness to suit same Jf required.—Apply Cross Inn, Canton, Cardiff. e38p23 W- ANTED, brown bay Cob; 15 hands; Bound; quiet W in harness, and free action, pace, qualtty.-Alpha, Pople's Library, Weston-super-Mare. e84p25 COAL FOR SALE. PARK Coal Co., agents for North's Red Ash Coals, JL Salisbury-road, Cardiff; Wyndham Red Ask. dur- able and clean; Maesteg "Deep," double-screened and economical; Maesteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for bakers. Nat Tel. 599. Established 1885. D. Beynon, Manager. el0919 COALS per ton for cash on delivery.-Our Special Large at 21s. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanli- ness; Red Ash Large, 178.; Cobbles, 13s.; Range Coal, 15s.; other qualities at proportionate prices; please send postcard.—Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, R.R., Crwys Bridge, CardiC Eatd. 1ST5. ?10991 COALS.—6 gu=iiteed good House Coals.-Double- ? ecreened IntentatiM?ai, :2/9; Becon&, 22/ Selected Large, ?0/ Forest Cnbbies, 19/ Large Bed Ash, 18/ Bangs Nuta. 17/- va ton cash delivered. o-n Nuts, Ffaldaa Nuts, 7?ake, Bmafls. No Travellers or AgeDt8 kept. N?td post-=-A direct. PabUc weim. Prompt dolivay. T4dephmb OWK?Wat B? Coal Co., sppo«it* L*WAgkbova% Can$" <MM 'I MUSICAL. COLUMBIA Graphophones and Records.—Inspection invited.—98, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. rnALKJNG Machines from 5s. 6d.; Records from X Is. each at 96, Si. Mary-street. COLUMBIA Records (genuine) from Is. 3d. each; thousands in stock at 36, St. Mary-street. ECORDS to fit all kinds of talking machines; large JH choice at 96, St. Mary-street. COLUMBIA gold moulded, extra loud Records, now Ie. 9d. each at 96, St. Mary-street. DISC Records for Graphophone or GramoPbDns, new D2s. each at 96, St. Mary-street. REPAIRS to all kings of talking machines promptly executed at 96, St. Mary-street. RECORDS exchanged, old ones for new, at reasonable rates.—98, St. Mary-street. COLUMBIA Graphophone and 6 Records for 301., special, at 96, St. Mary-street. ALKING Machine and 6 Records, Its. exty; special cheap line at 96, St. Mary-street. EDISON Phonographs and Records at lowest prices at JfJ 96, St. Mary-street. TALKING Machine Agency (Ltd.), 96, St. Mary- Tstreet, Cardiff, are largest dealers in Wales, ell046 BECHSTEIN Boudoir Grand, in Italian burr walnut case; equal to new; 120 guineas, reduced to £75 cash.—Newman and Sons, Commercial-street, Newport. f-*GJ,LARD and Iollard Boudok Upright Grand, X-) Italian walnut; quite new; 68 guineas, reduced to £ 44 cash.-Newman and Somp, Commercial-st., Newport. COLLARD and Collard new Sun Cottage; in very handsome Italian walnut case, massive panels; 65 guineas, reduced to L52 10s. cash.—Newman and Sons, Commercial-street, Newport. BECHSTEIN Concert Grand Pianoforte; a great bar- Bgain; nearly Déw; only used for concerts; list price 200 guineas, cash price £ 120; ebonised case.— Newman and Sans, Queen-street, Cardiff. BECHSTEIN Pianoforte, Class V., in blackwood; Blist price 58 guineas; only hired for a short time; cash price £ 40.—Newman and Sons, Queen-st., Cardiff. 2RKMAN Walnut Pianoforte; in splendid condi- IC tion; price 68 guineas, special cash sale price L25 log.-Nowmaa and Sons, 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. p OLYPHO',TE.-A great bargain, in walnut case, with 12 tunes, pennf-in-the-slet; price 16 guineas, will take £ 8 cash.—Newman and Sons, 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. el6069 DALE, Forty, and Co.'s SpeaWitka ? MI ampan, Dixon framed PianQforte&. "jpiOLLEGE" Model; "oh, tM M< (clan A) solid ? walnutwood oase. "COLLEGE" Mo18i; CMh, ?M'16a.; (dMa B) solid Vy wainutwood case. "TpDUCATIONAL" Model; CMh, ?22 10s.; handsome 1W walnutwood CMC. "TNFLEXIBLE" Model; CMh, eM 108.; full aiz% X upn?ht piano; vertical stringing. "XX RONOLAD" Model; cash, £ 28; small upright grand overstrung. "T ISZT" Model; caah, :in 10s.; magnificent value; i i overstrung. "T7-A1SEB" Model; CMt, 942; a fun?pri?ht concert l\ pnmd. ALL above Models can be had on our Hire Purchase Asystem for a small suat monthly. Call and inspect above specialities if seeking a good and reliable Piano at a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co., Piano and Organ Merchants, DHigh-strect and Castle Arcade, Card?t. <M598 A- genúinè PhOnOtT&Ph free to every purchaser of 8 AP. C. Records at Is. M. asch.—Martyn Thomas, 1M. Castle-road, Cardiff. el0854 TWELVE shillings will secure you genuine Phonograph J. ard 8 Records.—Maityn Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. el0854 FREE Phonographs may be se.n and heard at 1M, FCastle-road. Otrdin. 10 d?y, only. e10854 -RECOlWS for all machines from 10s. 6d. per dozen.— J_'U Martyn 7%omas, 1M. Castle-road, Cardln. el0854 A 8upply of Records free Wfth Columbia Gmphophone. A —M?rtyn Thomas, 104, Castle-md, Cardia. eie8M AETYN Thomas, Plana and Organ Dealer, 104, Dl Castle-road, Cardiff, will give away absolutely free for 10 days only a genuine Phonograph to every pur- chaser fit S P. C. Records at is. 6d. each. el0854 PIANO for Its. -This coint paid monthly for a JL limited period will secure the possession of a really useful instrument, with all modern im_enta. Thousands of homes have been ren bappy since the introduction of the Hire System, 40 years ago. Price list and full particulars free on application:- rpHOMPSON and ShaekaU (limited), Central Plano- X forte Warehouse, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff, or from any ot their branch establiflhmetits-32, Castle-street, Swansea; 23, Commercial-street, Newport; 1, Wyndham- streat, BMdgend; 29, Victoria-street, Merthyr; 146, Westgate-street, Gloucester; 80, Stepney-street, Llaa- eUy; 100, Tafl-etreat, PostmAodr- fI, Tyfaaeiya-Mad, Penygrafg, and M2. NewfunndUBd-road. gristol. PIANO for Tweaty-oM Shillings.—This amount paid J -cowy for a lbuted r*riod will <ecwe the pM- scnatori of a Fitao by Cculird.»iid Conar, Brtnsmead, Neumeyer, Kaps, or any leading maker. Illustrated catalogues and full particulars free on wppncatiazl- Thompson and Sbackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea; M, Stspney-street, Llanelly, ke., Ac. TfclANO. £20, second-hand; returned from hire; Is JL grand condition; by excellent maker; worth double; with all modern improvements; a decided bar- gain. Full description on application, with list of 12 others equally che&p.-Thompson and Sbackell (Limited), 24. Queen-street, Cardiff. &c.. Jtc. e97M FURNITURE. BKYAN and Co.'s special bargains tor e*?.—CMtU? Bf,wawe. Pontypridd, Newport, pontypool. BE VAN and Co. for handsome Tapeetry C*nxft B'-4rdered aad ready for laying, from UI. II& BEVAN aad Co. for grand patterns and excellent Bvalue In Floorcloth and Linoleum. EVAN and Co. for Carpets and Hearthrugs of every J3 description at lowest prices. EVAN and Co. for massive IMH Bednsed8, 2.. BpUlars, from Cl Us. 6d. BEVAN aad Co. for oNeaCd Bead 8H FWt A&-bnn B]Bedstftd,% from t4 4e. BEVAN and Co. for bet value In WU.WOMa Btrewwa, full-éed, from 7s. Ud. EVAN and C?. for fuU-siØd own make FNtthM BBeds, goad Ulw1 ticks, from 3b. 6d. BEVJtS and Co. tor bandwme WaIJa Ad-.rda, Bpla,to glass backs, from C3 199. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for Lmmen" selection Walnut aDd Bother Ov&rmMttels, 5a. lid. to 10 ?uineM. EVAN and Ce. for special Bedroom Suites, chest, Bglam, marble stand, chairs, &c., ? 17s. 6d. BEVAN and Cq. for grand value Satin W*Innt Bad- Bwom Suites, from 10 to 25 guineas. BEVAN and Co. for Chippendale aad other CabtvjeU J[) and Sideboards; great variety. BEVAN and Co. for American OrcM", ery 1Datn- Bment warranted 10 y&tn, from ?7 17a. M. B- EVAN and Co. for Pianofortes, fall QMnpMX, bad- Bsome walnut cases, from gis 158. BEVAN and Co. for handsome 8?4dWaar $Wtes, pad patterns, from 8 to 16 guinm& BEY AN and Co. for the celebrated Kmpieai Phoo, a J) magnificent instrument, 28 guineas. BEVAN a?d Co. for really beautiful Suu. in figmed Bank, from 12 ?uiMeas to 2S neaa. BEVAN and Co. for the King of all PtMM; see it Bbdo" buying elsewhere; W ?uineM. slow BEVAN and Co. (Ltd.), Largest PumtsheM, Cardiff, BSwanna,. Fatypri4d. Newport, _4 Pontypwl. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &o. NEW Trolley, light 4-wheel Wagon, Cranks, Butcher Ncut, Dogcvt.-Letheby, 105, Broadway, Cardiff. e5000p21 WAGONETTE, with pole and shafts, In good order, Wfor sain, cheap; seat 6 Inside.—mbbert. Castle- street, Cardiff. e66p24 RING Up 3x1 Nat. Telephone if you want Harness, JK' Saddles, Bridles, and Saddlery Goods. List free. RING Up 3xl for Bags, Trunks, Portmanteaux. Repairs in all departments. Prica list tree. rNG Up 3xl for Bargains. Our Clearance Stock J[' Sale is now on; send for illustrated price list. RING Up 3xl, and we can supply you with any J? article in the trade; actual makers. el0795 RING Up 3xl. It will pay you. Our Harness aad ROaddlery is a cluB by itself; immense stock. RING Up 3xl. Repeat orders from all parts.- RSteward's HameBS & Bag F&ctory, Wood-st., CMdiC. rREE Broughams, in excellent condition; 3 1. Wagwsrftes; headed Wagonette, by Fullers, Bath, as good as new; Landau, suitable for posting; Liver- pool Gig, Tudor Gig, Surrey Carts, Rustle and Governess Car.—Lewis, Carriage Builder, Clare-road, Cardiff. ell039 OVER 70 Vans, Wagons, Trollies, Carts, &c., t?  every purpose, at J. Norman's Cart and Van bhowrooms.-l, Market-road. Canton. Cardiff. el6731 DOMESTIC ARTICLES, NOW we shan't be long getting our family washing done, because we use one of Spencer's Wringing and Mangling Machines.—Spencer's Baby Carriage Warehouse, St. John's-square, Cardiff. Send post-card for price list. el1012-1 SHELF Paper.—12 yards of artistic Paper for the deco- ration of shelves, dressers, Ac.; easily fixed with brass nails supplied with every box; price, 6d. complete. —Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e9550 /"CONSULT me tM an you want to ow." l][U Cbook that every amily needs; 2s. M., )10M trw -Stationery Departmeet, Western MaU. OMaMt. MEDICAL REMEDIES. DB. Evans's Magic Femoids cure Headaches, Flush- Dings, Bloodlessness, and all Female Ailments quickly and safety.-Sold at Duck's Drug Stores and all chemists evorywhere, 2s. 9d. and 4s. ad. boxes; sample, is. lid. Poet free from Evans's Drug Stores, Cornwall- street, Cardiff. e23p23 EBCULOIDS! Herculoids!! for mental depression, _UJL nerve weakness, impaired vitality, or brain fag induced by business pressure, worry, or other causes are most efficient; sample box, with directions, ld., or full course 2s. 9d.—May be obtained of the following Chemists:-Cardiff: Greaves, Canton; Williams, James- street; Jabez Jones, Roath; Edwards, Mackintosh- place. Pontypridd: Davies, Arcado. Aberdare: Harries. Merthyr: Llewellyn. Port Talbot: Loveluck. Neath: Isaac. Swansea: John Davies, High-street. Or of the Sole British Agents, Kerniok and Son (Limited), 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. el0119 A remedy for little aches and bigger ills. Disturbances of the digestive organs, headaches, backache, and bile quickly disappear after a dose or two of Kernick's Vegetable Pills. EBNICK'S VegetaNs Pills are unique, and thoi- t\ sands take no other medMne.-?otd by all L. chemist*. 744L, md., aad 2a. M. per box. or of Kernick Laai 8m (Haiitsri), a. Baggponsk com. aUOM > BICYCLES, Ac. GENTS Pneumatic for sale; good condition; 43 10s. —Apply 3, James-street, Cardiff. el01p23 GOOD second-hand Bicycle for sale, or make ex- \jr change.—WhiteaeM, U3, Bute Docks. el04p26  James Cycle, lady's or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 A rim brakes or option b?ck pedaUing, hub brake, plated rims, I roller chain, for £10 10s. cash, or 20s. monthly; 2 speed gear fitted 30s. extra; other Models at 12 and 15 guineas. These cycles are built by a firm of 25 years' experience, and both racers and roadsters are famous on the path and road; free-wheeling and back- pedalling Lady's and Gent's Tricycles a speciality.— Write to-day for 1903 catalogues and deferred payment order forms to the James Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. elHm.  Excelsior Cycle, by BayII8s Thomas, Coventry, Alady's or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 rim brakes, plated rims, Clincher A-won tyres, roller chain, hub brake optional; cash, £10 10s., or 21s. monthly; grand value. A Eureka Cycle, same makers, complete with front rim brake, mudguards, steering lock, roller chain, for R,8 8s. cash or 16s. 9Jd. monthly. This is the best working man's machine made, and is fully guaranteed.— Catalogues and order forms from the Excelsior Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 385. ell071  few shop-soiled and second-hand lady's and gent's A Cycles for disposal at very low rates to clear; cash or monthly payments. Repairs executed to all makes of Cycles at lowest rates; largest stock of accessories kept in South Wales. Send your inquiries; prompt attention guaranteed.—Address 138, Castle-road Cardiff. ellOTl LECTRO Plating, Enamemng. Lining. and Over- Ehauling. Don't wait until the man. Send your machine now and have it done by experienced worknim Trade work done.—Josh. Williams, Magnate Motor Car and Cycle Works, Wood-street, Cardiff. ell036 ORTON'S Cycle Depot, 126, qwm-abreet, CardiC.— N1902 new Cycles to clear at great reduction for cash to make room for 1803 stock. All high grade and guaranteed. See following advertisements:- NORTON'S.—Gent's or Lady's Special Humber free Nwheel cycles; plated rims; beautifully enamelled and lined; usual cash price jE12 12s.; price, Lll 7a. 64., and all accessories included. NORTON'S.—Gent's cross-frame free wheel Humber; Nfree wheel Bee3ton mùc; £16 16s. machine for £15. NORTON'S.—Lady's Featherweight Humber; free Nwheel; Beeston make; L16 16s. for £15. iN uu"'ON'S.-Humber Special Road Racer; 26in. frame; £ 11 lis, cycle for L10. NORTON'S.—Hobart free wheel Cycle; ClO 10s. for N;CS 15s.; fine value. N -ORTON'S.-Beest.Duls Humber Path Baoer; £ 20 for i\ L15. NORTON'S.—Lady's Raglan, fixed wheel; ? 9. Neyele for E7 15s. T?TORTON'S.—Triumph Road Racer, Clipper tyres; N910 10s. cycle for ?9. NÖRTON;S-:=Gt; Ro Racer; components, fit- tings, plated rims; open-sided Dtmlop tyres; fast machine; £10 10s. for jE9 7s. 6d. NORTON'S.— £ 12 12s. Cycle, free wheel, built of I Triumph fittings, £9 9s. NORTON'S.—Gent's free wheel Raglan; £ 12 12s. NCycle for E10 10s. REMEMBER! the above Bargains at Norton's Cycle RDepot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. ell075 JUVENILE Cycles.-We keep all sizes of the Raglan Juvenile Cycles in stock. If you cannot call, send for a catalogue. Best Juvenile Cycles made, from £ 6.— Norton's Cycle Depot, 126, Queeu-e-reet, Cardiff. NORTON'S, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff, for Royal Enfields, Triumphs, Raglans, Singers, Wearwells, Jtc. New catalogues now ready, and sent post free. We have a few 1902 shop-soiled Cycles at special prices. I I uMBER Motor Cycle; perfect condition; only II riddea a few times; £45, for £ 35 cash.—Norton's. el0900 REPAIRS If sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor J? Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, an dre-plate for 25s. if sets a tonce. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' prices. el547 MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES. EXCELSIOR Motor Cycles, world-famed for speed Eand hill climbing; winners of all the principal con- tests; hold world's records; the moat reliable motor cycle made; in 2, 21, and 21 brake horse-power; spray or surface carburettor, valve lifter, rim brakes, and all latest improvements; prices from £45; comparison tests invited.—Catalogues and booklets from Excelsior Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. ell070 C LP.MENT-James's Motor Cycles, by James's Cycle Co.; weight about 701b., latest improvements; price with belt drive, £38, or chain drive with 2 speed gear, £ 42 other Models with special design frame, 2 h.p., £45, 24 h.p. ditto, £ 50. Lists on application.—The James Depot, 1M, CmUe-road, CardW. Nat. Telephone, 395. ell070 SEVERAL Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles for dia-  posal; 21 and 3 h.p.; in nearly new condition; by Perry and Co. (Ltd.), Birmingham; excellent hill climb ore; Bcwden lifters, spare tanks, band brakes, erappier tyree, De Dion carburettors, cellaloM accumu- lators; guaranteed in perfect working order; from LZS each; cost donble; trial allowed to intending purchaser; great bargains; motor castings and complete engines and spare parts in stock; plugs; volt-metres, valves, springs, washers, contact screws, and blades, &c., of all makes. Petrol, &c. Repairs executed. Any make Car or Cycle supplied at lowest prices.-Inquiries Motor Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat Telephone, 395. 611010 WORKS OF ART AND CURIOS GEORGE Pearce, Fine Art aad Antique Dedw. U5, G115, Queen-street, Cardiff. G Pearce Is opeu to buy antique furniture, corner G. cupboards, old china, old coloured engravings. DO not fail to look through the collection of Paint- ings and Drawing by ancient ind modern masters. -pySTlMATES .given for all kinds of Picture Framùag. FR sale, Secretaire Bookcase; Oak and Mahogany r Bureaus, Grandfather's Clocks, &C. GILDING done at private residences without remove Gby experienced norkmen; distance no obiftt. 1:1' you want antique furniture Renovated send post- card to George Pearce, 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and looking-glass frames Re-güded eqsai to new; estimates free on application. OLD oil paintings Lined and Restored. IF you want Swansea and Nantgarw China go to Geerge Pearce, 115, Queen-street. Cardiff. PIGEONS, POULTRY. GOLDFINCH Mule (1st, special), 9s.; MnUng Gold- kY finch, 5s.—Owen, Blom-street, Canton. el27p24 100 grand March-hatched Pullets, 2s. 8d; all layers; car- J. riage paid 30, or take t6 10s. for 50. Also SO grand laying 1901 Pull eta, 2s. 3d. each; take jE5 10s. for lot; grand, healthy birds.-PoWtry Yards, Stocksmoor, Hnd- dsrsiicld. ell5p26 MACHINERY, TOOLS, &e. new 6ft. Mortar Mill for sale; would take old mill part exchange.—Atlantic Engineering Works, New- port. elo6pa MISCELLANEOUS. HEATRICAL Stores, 85, Lower Oxford-etMet, Swan- Twii, supply Dee for Processions, Ac. e88p25 YOUR Future Intended's Photograph, 14 stamps.— JL Anderson, 84, St. Paal's-road, Tottenham, London. e56p24 MADAME Proctor gives Delineations from hana, JM. head, photo.—17, Whartan-strect, Cardiff. el0995 ABTIFICIoX. Legs, Hands. Byea, Trusses, lAC IroM ACrutches, Belts, Children's Rubber Tmem. Elastic Stockings, Itc; repairs or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.-Note, only addresses, Allen Pearce, 7, Charlas-streat. Cardiff, and Broadmead, Bria- tol. elfl87g S your Watch Wrmg? The best and ebapeft shop I in CardiY: for the repair of watches of every description (English or Foreign) is as, Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (tor ten years with Mr. Spiridlon). Clocks aad Musie Boxes Cleaned and Repsir-d. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. 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THE SILKEN REIN, I By NAT GOULD, Author of "The Double Event," "Settling Day," "In Royal Colours," &c., &o. The true way a horse should be held fast in his running." s This shonld be done as if you had a silken rein as fine as a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it.SAM CHIFNEY. I CHAPTER I. I His Deformity. "Humpy! Humpy! Humpty Dumpty had a great fall." How thoughtlessly cruel lada are. "Humpy. Humpy." "Look at him. What's he lit for." A crowd of boys came bounding out of the village school. Apart from the rest stood a very small lad, whose humped-backed defor- mity caused the jeering shouts of some of his schoolfellows. Tears welled up into the little fellow's eyes but he bore the pain manfully, although the cruel words hurt him. "Shut up, you beastly cowards," came in ringing tones from a fine, well-built youth, as he cantered on a smart cob. The shouting, jeering lads slunk away ashamed, and the newcomer, riding up to the object of their derision. said, as he dis- mounted: "Never mind them, Willie, they are brutes. You are worth a dozen of them. You have more in that old-fashioned head of yours than could be crammed into the whole of their bodies." "I'm no good in the world. Master Eddie. I shall never be able to work. It's a cruel shame, and father is so good to me; he denies himself of heaps of pleasures so that he can pay doctors, and schooling, and buy books and so on." "Yes. you are some good-a lot of good-and your father thinks you are the bravest lad in the world. So do I, Willie. You are brave, very brave, and, by the bye, you'll make a name for yourself." Willie Newhouse smiled, and as his face brightened, Eddie St. Ann thought what a handsome lad he would be if it was not for hia deformity. Their positions in life were very different, as wide apart ;-a the poles, but the lads had been friends from their earliest years. Eddie St. Ann was the son of Richard St. Ann, of Glademere Hall, and his father owned the whole of the picturesque village of Glade- mere, and the land for several miles around. He was regarded as the wealthiest man in the county, and hia riches were believed to be untold. Willie Newhouse was the son of Jack New- house, the head gamekeeper at Glademere- hall, and, although he was deformed and small in stature. and could not play games as other boys did, he was a prime favourite with Master Eddie, and was often taken up to the Hall and made much of. Richard St. Ann was a cold and somewhat austere man, and the loss of his wife, to whom be was deeply attached, had cast a gloom over his life he tried in vain to dispel. Much of his time was spent amongst his books, and the Hall boasted a fine library. Eddie St. Ann was allowed to live bis Ufa according to his inclinations. He had a tutor; in fact, several tutors had been tried before the right man was found to control him; this was Francis Wrexham, a scholar and a gentleman, and calculated to exercise a beneficial influence over his wayward charge. The interview between Richard St. Ann and Francis Wrexham proved satisfactory to the former, who admired in others qualities lacking in himself. The two men were oppo- sites in nearly all their pursuits, except the love of books; but, whereas the owner of Glademere was seldom attracted by outdoor sports, the tutor revelled in them. In this he resembled his pupil, who was never happier than when careering about the lovely country surrounding his home. Francis Wrexham was engaged at a liberal salary, and Riehard St. Ann gave him entire control of his son. At first the evident warmth of the friend- ship existing between Willie Newhouse and iSddie St. Ann struok him as incongruous, and he debated whether it ought not to be stopped. He wu, however, a man who con- sidered well before taking action or maJring a decided move. He watched the two lads, a.nd came to the conclusion that nothing but good to his charge would result from the intercourse. He recognised that Eddie's sympathy for this deformed lad, so far beneath him in position, was a good trait in his character that ought to be developed. It gave him an insight into the nature of his pupil which stood him in excellent stead. As for Richard ft Ann. he was amused at his boy's partiality for the son of his game- keeper. He did not understand the finer feelings which had first aroused Eddie's sym- pathies for the lad, who lacked almost every- thing he possessed. On one occasion Master Eddie had stood up manfully for his little friend, and ad. ministered such a severe thrashing to one of the bullies of the village school that his name had become a terror to evil-doers, and a shelter beneath which Willie Newhouse was safe from harm. When Francis Wrexham heard ot this encounter, from the bully's father, he smiled quietly, and, in reply to a violnnt outburst about "The Squire's son takfcnc a mean advantage of his position," aid: "There was nothing mean about it. Your son was in fault, and deserved all he IOtø- and more." "Oh, that's yonr opinion, is it? PeriKtps you'd like t-o back it up with your fists?" "If you wish it," was the calm rejoinder, which had the usual effect upon such men. Between Eddie 8t. Ann and his tutor a warm friendship existed, and the boy hid nothing from him. "Reoollect one thing," Mr. Wrexham had said to him, "always be open and straight- forward with me. It is my duty to correct you when you do wrong, but do not let that deter you from telling me the truth." It was a great relief to Mr. St. Ann that his son had such a, tutor. "I cannot understand why our tastes are so different," said his father. "You do not care at all for books; I love them." ''I am putting together quite a fine library." replied Eddie, laughing. "You will be sur- prised to hear the bulk of my pocket money is expended on literature." His father looked up incredulously from the book he was reading, and replied: "And where may this wonderful collection be?" "In my room," replied Eddie. "Come and see them," he added, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. His father followed Mm, and Eddie opened the door of his den. This was a room sacred to the young master, and it contained a mis- cellaneous collection that would have delighted the heart of a. sporting bachelor. Mr. St. Ann seldom entered it, but on this occasion he looked around with considerable curiosity and some mtereet. Even his stern features relaxed as he saw the litter about—fishing rods, guns, riding whips, dog chains and collars, baling gloves, a bloyide. actually a jOTiyto 1 issfcsii pwfcee* pestehing ba4 sheet expanders, Indian clubs and dumb-bells, how many pairs of boots he did not atop to oount. Two fox terriers and an Irish terrier growled at him as an intruder. "There are the books," said Eddie, pointing to several open shelves. His father went across the room. stepping warily, to avoid things, and took out a volume. He put it down with a sigh, and selected another. He examined the bulk of the volume, and then, turning to his son, said: "I suppose these are books, but they are certainly not literature. They all have a tendency towards sport. I verily believe, Eddie, you will some day take to racing— what a calamity that would be! Should you prohibit it, father ? The question was asked anxiously, but I Mr. St. Ann failed to notice the tone. No, I cannot say that, if your heart was set upon it, but it's a pity, Eddie, a great Pity. You ought to go in for politics, and make a name for yourself. I have some in- fluence," he replied. "And cannot I combine the two?" asked his son. It is possible. Many men do it. but to my mind the two things do not harmonise." "What do you think of my den?" asked Eddie. Mr. St. Ann shrugged his shoulders, as he replied: "It has a healthy look about it; you seem to take plenty of exercise, and that must be good for young people." And for their elders, too," thought Eddie, but refrained from answering. When his father left the room, Eddie put the books back on the shelves. He had pur- chased a couple of hundred volumes from an old sportsman in the neighbourhood, and had been much interested in them. Some of the works were old and scarce, others modern, but all were connected with various sports, mostly about horses and racing. Already his inclinations were tending towards racing as a pastime, although he had only I been to one or two country meetings with his tutor. Francis Wrexham saw no harm in it, as Mr. St. Ann raised no objections; in fact, he enjoyed the fun almost as much as Eddie. On one occasion Willie Newhouse accompanied them, and the lad had never forgotten the treat. He talked about it for weeks after, until his father, who was seldom impatient with him, said he had heard enough a.bout it. and wished he would change the sub- ject. This is, briefly, how matters stood between Willie and Master Eddie when the scene occurred outside the village school. Eddie St. Ann did not remount his cob, but walked alongside his small companion, with the bridle slung over his arm. Would you like a ride?" he asked. Bobs is very quiet, and it is an easy saddle." Willie looked up at the vacant Beat with longing eyes, and said:- I might fall off; besides. I look such a fright on a pony." Not a bit of it," said Eddie. Up yon get." He stooped down, and lifted the lad bodily into the saddle, Bobs behaving quite respect- ably. There," said Eddie. You look fins up there, I always tell you that the back of a horse is the best place for you." I'm fond of riding," said Willie, but I hate being made fun of." Let me catch anyone making fun of you," said Eddie, "They will not do it a second time." They passed through the village, and, as Eddie led the cob across the green, many curious eyes followed them, and Willie on Bobs was envied by All the lads in the place. Glademere was & picturesque, old-world village. The cottages were many of them thatched, and had small, diamond-paned win- dows. Modern houses had been erected by Mr. St. Ann from time to time, but he had not interfered with the older portion of the vil- lage. Magnificent oak trees etudded the sides of the green, and at the far end of the village was a large pond. There was one inn, the Glademere Arms, kept by Ben Herries, who had been there for many years. There was an air of comfort about the cottages. The gar- dens were well kept, and filled with a pro- fusion of old-fashioned flowers, whose per- fume was fragrantly wafted on the pure country air. The porches were covered with climbing creepers and roses, while the neat paths were lined with box hedges. All round the village large trees towered higk into the air, and afforded a pleasant shade. At the far end stood the lodge and the hall gates, a wide drive up a splendid avenue of chestnuts leading to Glademere. Near here was the head gamekeeper's cottage, a rustic, comfortable home, with a good garden in front, and a paddock in the rear. Peggy Newhouse lived with her brother, and kept home for him, and Willie was her especial care. She was much younger than her brother, and a fine, buxom, comely woman, who could have had numerous sweethearts had she wished for them. She had her preferences, but' as yet had not singled out any special swain upon whom she could lavish her affections. To her brother and little Willie she was devoted, and Jack Newhouse's oottaga was the cleanest and neatest in the village. Master Eddie was a prime favourite with Peggy, and his liking for Willie completely won her heart. She was standing at the door as they came across the green, and her eyes gleamed with pride when she saw Willie on the young master's cob. She looked up and down the village to see if the neighbours noticed this pleasing eight, and it gratified her when she saw several heads bobbing out of the windows and doors, and all turned in the same direc- tion. "I have given Willie a ride home from sohool," said Eddie, "and I can tell you, Peggy, he'll make a good horseman some day." It's very kind of you, Master Eddie," she said, with a curtsey, and I'm proud of the notice you take of him, and all of us." Now, drop that, Peggy You know I don't like it," he replied. "Willie and I are the best of friends, and I am quite as proud of him as he is of me. Where's Jack? "Out in the meadows; he'll not be back for two o rthree hours, I expect," she Replied. Then I'll let Willie ride up to the Hall, if you have no objections," said Eddie. It's too kind of you. I'm afraid your father will not like it." If you talk in that strain I'll never ask him up again." said Eddie. Let me go. I should like to go," said Willie. "Bobs is such a good fellow," he I added, patting the cob's sleek neck. Of course. Peggy consented. She was xnightly pleased to do so, more especially lie the bulk of the village gossips would see them go through the Hall gates. "I will not keep him tonr." said Eddie, M fbsgr. mored _04.- and VWzvms shall drive him back in the pony carriage. Tell Jack want to see him about some rabbiting tor morrow; we are going to make a day of it. and Willie is to come with us." CHAPTER II. An Old Jockey's Advice. On their arrival at the Hall a groom tooll Bobs in charge, and the lads went to Eddie's den. They had spent many hours together in this room, and to Willie Newhouse it was a veritable paradise, a storehouse of wonder- ful things, and on each succeeding visit ne found new treasures. The housekeeper at Glademere was fond of Willie, and invariably had something nice sent into the room for him toregale himself with. She had seen them enter the house. and in a very short .time cakes and pasties and a jug of fresh milk were brought in by one of the maids. Dennis always looks after you well. said Eddie, adding, with a laugh: "I believe she has designs on your father. You will have to warn him." "He'll take care of himself," replied Willie, as he helped himself to the tempting morsels before him. "I have bought a lilt of new books sines you were here," said Eddie. You must look them over. I want to see Fred about one of the horses; he went a trifle lame yester- day. Left alone, the lad finished his repast and went to the bookshelves. He was not tall enough to reach higher than the second shelf, so he got a chair and stood upon it. Several of the books attracted him, and he wished his father could see all the pictures of birds and animals which interested him so much. A curious, old-fashioned book, more of a pamphlet, attracted his notice. Carefully he took it down and read the title, "Genius Genuine," by Sam Chifney. Who was Sam, Chifney? he wondered, and what sort of a book was this old-time, worn little volume, with the canoue title. His curiosity was aroused, and, slipping from the chair, he took it to the window, the better to read and examine the contents. Jack, the Irish terrier, was coiled up in the easy chair, but he knew Willie, and made room for him; it was a. capacious chair, com- forta,ble and inviting, not merely easy in na.me. The lad, young as he was, soon became interested, as he read of the doings of Escape, and the jockey's defence of his riding. Then he became fascinated by Chifney's description of how a horse ought to be ridden in a race. He had heard of Newmarket from his father, who was born near there, and had occupied a position of under keeper at Dullingham. He read half aloud to himself as follows, "The phrase at Newmarket is, that you should pull your horse to ease him in his running. When horses are at their greatest distress in their running, they cannot bear that visible manner of pulling as looked for by many of the sports- men; he should be enticed ro ease himself aoIl inch at a time, as his situation will allow. This should be done as if you had lit silken rein as fine as a hair, and that you were afraid of hnftaJrinj it. This is the true way a. horoei should be held fast in his running.—N.B.—H the Jockey Cflub will be pleased to enw ma two hundred guineas, I will make them 41 bridle as I believe never was, and I fcfltaqi can never be, excelled for their light weight, to hold their horses from running away, and ta ran to order in, ae above mentioned, as Deat as I thus can teach; and it is mncb best for all horses to run in such; and ladies in parti* cular should have such to ride and drive it, a* they not only exoel in holdling horses from running away, but make barses step salfeiy ride pleasanter, and carriage haadgonzer.- The lad olosed the book and seemed lost U. thought, handling it in an abstracted way. "A silken rein." he mattered. "Hold him with a silken rein. That Sam Ohifney rmnrt have been a wciuderful man. Ill aek Master Eddie to lend me this book. I would like ta read it all." "Light weight. I wonder what sort of a (bridle it was he made for them." His face suddenly lighted up, and there was a gleam of hope quickly inspired in his eyee. "I wonder if I could ride in races. I am very small and very light." Then the cloud came again, as he thought:: "But no one would trust suoh horses to a cripple, a hunchback. Humpy, Humpy, they called after me, and that is what I should always hear if I attempted to do anything. I must plod aJong here, good for nothing, ume. less, deformed. It is hard, so hard." The door opened, and Eddie came in. "Been amusing yourself?" he asked. "At the books aigain. I never saw such a lad for reading. What have you got here? Oh, it's "Genuis Genuine." The old gentleman I bought them from said it was the most valua-ble of alL I didn't notice anything very interesting about it." "I like it. Wall 708 lend it me?" aakedi Willie. "With pleasure," laiogfeed Eddie, "but yen* had better take one a trifle more up-to-date, I should say it was & bandred yeaze old." "Listen to this," said W-allie. as he read fts extract quoted above. "That ommdis sensible," said Eddie, with at boyish sir of authority. "1 have neen ziden pull their horses about and lose races in oono sequenoe. I believe there is something in it. A silken rein sounds good, and when a bond is doing bis best it cannot help him to PIft at the bit. I wonder some of the riden <ta| not try it." "I wish I could ride, rd try it," aaad WtUikk "I say, Willie, that's the very tIIIåIc. Wfesa I am of ace Til go in for honas, and ymt can ride them. That will be ssapataL" The lad shook his head ndly. as he safaM "There's no use thanking abcxrfe tibafcf loolt at me. How people wotdd laugh to see nta perched on a. racehorse. "They would not laugh if-yownode VOIL ft4 won raoes." "It would be grand fun," excltummd Willie. The boys were enthusiastic, as boye wiU be, over their soheme, and taJked and planned) as to what they would do in the future, until the pony trap was simounced, as ready. "You have set me thinking," said Eddie. "Take the book home and read it, tWrd them I will do the same. I like the idea e t* silken rein, it sounds delicatoo and: t-bomugiv bred, quite nice for a racehorse." Willie arrived at his father's oottafki ta state, and Peggy was waiting to e*eefcws liiv*. In order to have the Hall trap ooftsitte the gate as long as possible, ehe tempted tfce groom with a glass of ale, and Jack NewJKHase's ale was known to be good. The man wan nothing loath to have a taik with her, aad they carried on a mold flirtation, until a hearty voice from somewhere inside the cot- tage called. "If you keep him there much longer they'll be sending down from the HaJl to see if he's driven into the pond." "I'm coming, Jack," she replied, laughing, and the groom, with a final squeeze of her hand, drove away. Jack Newhouse was a big, powerful man, not much over thirty, and well fitted for the post he occupied at Glademere. He was an ideal head gamekeeper, and the poachers in the neighbourhood both feared and respected him, although he was not unduly hard upon them. One notorious character he won golden opinions from, for the man, who was sent to gaol for three months, when he came out. heard that it was Jack Newhouse who had kept his wifo and bairns from going on the parish. .ûmIeà 9a :IIiaIa Monday},