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To-day's Short _StoryI
To-day's Short Story I ONLY A CHORUS GIRL. I She -was only a chorus girl. In the fiTSt insfcamce, she was engaged for her figure. But she was altogether a. very pretty girl—such peachy cheeks and lustrous eyes, and she had a. straight nose, and a. bust that wae simply ravishing. Her name was Maggie —Maggie Maple—just nineteen, impulsive and warm-hearted where she liked and a tigress where she hated. Her nature was far too good to be wasted as a chorus girl, sofme said; but she was a. wilful youag woman, and a. cantankerous old grandmother, who was always prophesying that her dead daughter's drild would go to the bad, had been the means of driving Maggie from her little -village home to the temptations and wicked- cess of London. The fact is Maggie was very fond—too fond —of being flattered, a.nd when oae of the yoking gentlemen up at. The lowers took notice of hei", she imagined, foolish girl, that he wanted to ocurt her in earnest, Maggie was as innocent as a seraph, and the young squire's attentions were strictly proper—on her part. One day he talked about elopement and fine clothes and theatres and excitements, but nothing mow Maggie taxed him on the subject of marriage. He laughed at her. "Nonsense, Maggie; you know what I mean. f I'll furnish a house for you, and you ehall shave everything you want." "But no "marriage?" ".Marriage, of course not. What the deuce kdo you mean?" "That you are a hcund. You call yourself *a gentleman, and would ruin me. I wish I noould ruin, you." In an instant her eyes fell on a broken "though en the ground, and in another instant tie young squire was lying stunned on the ground, with the bleed spurting out of a cut on hi.s head. Maggie had heard that London was a city, I fit not literally paved with gold, at any rate "where gold was to he had almost for the asking. Naturally, she wanted to go on the I .stage, but toot being so green as heroines of fiction are supposed to be, she did not fall into any of the numerous traps that are areneralby reported to be always yawning for country girls to tumble into. There is no need to enter into particulars of the diiftculties she encountered in getting an engagement; suffice it tha.t she did succeed Sin convincing a chorus mistress that she I Wsould sing, and she was engaged forthwith at tt,he Fig-Loaf Theatre at the magnificent sum of fifteen shillings weekly. Her modesty iTeeeived a rude shock when she was told that ishe would have to wear mostly nothing and a pair of tights, and when at the dress reheal"$i11 she appeared .in pink fleshings, she was fearfully shy. Seeing the stage crowded with others in like case, however, she grew courageous. After all, what did it matter? .r.;gad, Hiss, you've got a lovely shaped Iftgnre," aid the stage manager; "no padding there! What's your na.me? You must be in the front row." There were many things that puzzled aiaggie. She could quite understand that the leading actresses might be able to afford seal- skin jackets, but ahe could not understand how the chorus girls c-ouid do likewise, and ■be able to drive up in swell broughams as well. She was a very simply girl, so she Bought information from one df the girls to whom she had taken a fancy. Then she was initiated into the mysteries of "gentlemen friends," and was so greatly shocked that she half decided to leave the profession alto- gether. She had, however, signed for the run of the burlesque, so she thought she woutid not break her contract; besides, there wa« one gentleman who seemed to know everybody, who always spoke so kindly and fl"eSpect.fully to her at the wings every night, teed she was beginning to like him, though whe knew it was very foolish to do so. One night this gentleman asked Maggie if ehe would not like to have a sealskin, jacket like the other girls. She said at once that •she should, but that she could never pay the price that they paid for theirs. They got very chatty and confidential quite like ilbrother and sister, you know, and next day they met by appointment, and Maggie had iher jacket as a Platonic gift. Henceforth $hey ware always great friends, and he never omcc presumed upon their friendship, or did laughit to offend Maggie. Actually one day lie told her that he really loved her, that he was ,• entirely dependent upon his father for his ;,d-iberal income, and that for him to marry his consent would mean renin. Bat uorne day, when the old man kicked the bucket, he would marry her, and meanwhile •would she net let him fit up nice apartments her, and they could be eo happy together, amd he would never desert her, and would always treat her as his wife, until they could be married? He pleaded very hard, and <Maggie was very fond of him, and ro, after a ■ great deal of persuasion, Maggie consented. For a twelvemonth. they were very happy t together. She was faithful, and loved him better, perhaps, than she would have loved a husband, and he was ever kind and attentive. •But a rival came on the scene. One of the nmost persistent frequenters of the Fig-Leaf Theatre was heir to an earldom and vast restates. He was rather a blase young man, what he did not know about town was not worth knowing. He was fond of pretty faces, and as he had plenty of money and epent it freely, the pretty faces professed to be fond of him in. return. His lordship was an insufferable boaster, a.nd was fond of bragging of his power over the sex, and that every woman had her price. Long had he cast covetous eyes on Maggie, but all his inducements and arguments to accept pre- sents from him she had. listened to without, heeding. Her lover was everything to her, and she was not to be tempted in any way. One night, my lord, a trifle elevated, declared that he could buy any girl at the Pig-Leaf. Maggie's lover vowed that he would guarantee Maggie Maple's honesty and faithfulness as being impregnable. There was a general laugh at this. His lordship said. "We shall see," and the matter passed off. A couple of months elapsed, when, quite in casual way, his lordship eaid to his frjend, as they stood smoking cigarettes at tie theatre bar: "By the way, you remember our conversa- tion about the girls and price?" "Oh! yes, perfectly; are you goring to give in?" inquired Maggie's lover. "Because, I intend marrying Maggie on the quiet, shall take her off the boards, and chance what the governor says. "More fool you. my dear fellow." "Ah! you djcm/t know her." "Oh, yes, I do. Jusk a.sk her where ahe got hex snake garters from." That night in their apartments at supper, the lover said: — "Maggie, you have a pair of snake garters Irith diamond eyes. Where did you get them?" "They were given to .me by his lordship. He gave a pair to "Maggie. Stay a moment. Did he fasten 1Jhe garters round your legs?" "Yes—yes, but let me explain—it was only la fun." "People don't do such things in fun. You I1(eØd not wait up for me." And before Maggie could realise what was happening, her lover had gone out and ilammed the doer. It was only in fun, but it cost her a husband, and soon after the death of the old man was announced, the son came onto all the property, and was entirely his own master. When Maggie realised that her lover "doubted, her, her rage knew no bounds. She 1100 accepted the garters in a foolish freak ► with another girl in the green-room, and his lordship had fastened them round her knees, tbut it was when. ahe was dressed in her tights and waiting for her cue to go on There was no harm in. that, as the other girl. was there all the tiixn-e, and had also accepted a pair. It was in satisfaction of a bet with ihis Lordship, and Maggie won and lost at the same time. She had intended explaining- the whole matter, but his lordship had forestalled fher confession by implanting suspicion and telling his own version of the incident. When her passion- cooled down she wrote and told her lover of the whole affair, but months parsed, and she never received a reply. Then she became indifferent to every- thang, herself in.dadoo. and entered upon a very fast mode of life. And it was not long before it was known that the carriage in whinh Maggie rode and the house in which ahe lived were paid for by lUB lordship. Then his lordship began to tire of Maggie, as* as he was getting hopelessly involved, his only chance of extrication seemed to lie in hie marrying an heeæ. Anyhow, he soon ?fter proposed to a. young beauty, who was owaesr of half a county, and was accepted. She wanted the title, he wanted her wealth. His lordsihip no longer kept up two estab- lishments in town, and Maggie no longer rode in a carriage. She had gone from bad to wt>rse, and had taken to drin.king brandy very heavily. Not long after her baby was bcrn, and in one of her drunken fits, she met her former lover in the street. He would have passed on had she not caugfot hoid of ht9 coat aJid called him by name. They retired to a quiet pahlic-houee, where they talk uninterruptedly. Then she learned it was his lordship who had poisoned her •lover's mind a.eainst her. and told him many )-<!ra?l things—un.just t)hi'ng?-?boTK. herself, ? his lordship, ?nd those t?rr?ty unfortunate ??trt?B. 0? course, all wa? ov?r betwæn her J ??c?w a.nd Maggie, considering her conduct. ¡ tbeax parting. He wa#-wry aocry, save L j
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her a five pound note, and returned home to l his wife in the country. Revenge was now Maggie's resolve. Revenge upon his lordship. On a bright summer morning a month later his lordship and the young beauty of the London season were to be joined together in holy matrimony. All the fashionable world had turned out to see the ceremony, and a bishop was to tie the knot. The bishop had got to the words and read, "Therefore, if any man can show just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him speak, or else hereafter hold hifi peace," when a woman rushed up to t.he altar with a. dhild in her arms, and exclaim ed: Yes, I can. I, the mother of his child- this child which I plane in your hands— declare that the marriage ought not to take p<laoe!" To say that there was a commotion would be to put it very mildly. The excitement and noise were terrific, and the church was in a ferment. Presently a voice above the din shouted: Seize that woman But that woman had disappeared, and tlhe I bishop held the baby in h;3 arms, at wh;c.i the irreverent laughed cons,umedly-alheit quietly. I
PAUPER WITH CONSOLS. I
PAUPER WITH CONSOLS. Mr. Fraser, solicitor to the St. George's (Hanover-square) Board of Guardians, ap- plied to Mr. Curtis Bennett, a London magi- strate, yesterday, for a summons against Joseph Stourton, an inmate of the Fulham- road Workhouse, for neglecting to maintain himself. I It was stated by Mr. Fraser that Stourton was entitled to the interest of £ 1,266 invested in Consols, and in August last he was sentenced to a term' of imprisonment for withholding information. He had been in the workhouse many years, and for the whole of the time had drawn dividends. He obtained the usual order from the relieving officer by asserting that he was destitute. Sinoo his release from prison he had received dividends, but had made no payment to the guardians. Mr. Curtis Bennett granted process.
IITALIAN -SELF-HELP.I
ITALIAN SELF-HELP. An amusing situation was witnessed when three Italian hawkers of roasted chestnuts were summoned at Scarborough yesterday for causing an obstruction iill. the main thoroughfare. Antonio Citroni, the first defendant, was fined 15s., and as his two com- patriots could net spooik Engldeh. he was requisitioned by the court to act as inter- prater. This office he discharged faithfully, and they were both fink-d. Then. to the amusement of the court, he paid one defen- dant's fine, and duly received his own fee as interpreter.
STARTLING THEFT OF DEEDS
STARTLING THEFT OF DEEDS An extraordinary case of theft of impor- tant family documents is reported from Kil- tarlity, near Beauly, Inverness-shire. A labourer, named Macaskill, who figured in the famous Lovat claimant case, aud who was known to possess documents of great importance relating to the litigation, received a telegram requesting his presence at. a neighbouring school. Shortly after he had left home four men, dressed as policemen, called at the house, read a bogus search warrant, ransacked the building, and secured the documents. Mao&s- kill's wife, on the truth being known, lost her reason.
For Women folk I
For Women folk I HOMELY MINTS AND DAINTY DISHES To clean fly marks from gilt frames use cold water and half its quantity of vinegar; ilub this in with a small brush, and after- wards dry with a soft duster. To cleaoi a wash-leather, wash well with soap and warm water, afterwards rinse with clean soap and water. Squeeze. but not w-ring it out, and allow it to dry slowly, and you will have a leather equal to new. po not rinse in plain water or you will have a (hard, dry leather. To Keep Apples and Pears Cover shelves with dry straw, bore holes through for air, dry the fruit before storing, lay them in rows on tiers of laths one above another, so that air can circulate. Spaces above cupboards with a thin curtain before it will do. Cover lightly with the straw, I which must be kept dry. Keep from frost; examine them now and then. If sound when stored they will keep a long time. Lemon Mincemeat I c-ut tour lemons in halves and squeeze cut the juice. Place in a saucepan of boiling water, and boil the lemone until they are reduced to pulp, changing the water twice in the course of cooking, so as to pirevent them from being too acid. Then pound the pulp in a mortar, add the lemon juiœ, 21b. caster sugar, ?Ib. currants, l?lb. beef suet chopped very fmely, spiœs, lib. candied orange peel cut up very sroaail, and 21 b. apples, peeled, cored, and minced. Mix well together, stirring until all the ingredArmt.3 are well mixed, and them store in jaie, and tie down tightly till required.
—»I Passing Pleasantries-I
—» Passing Pleasantries I From a religious weekly:— 1 WA.Vi^-D— Strong donkey, to do the work of country clergyman. "That, sir," said the jeweller, trium- phantly, is a magnificent s'peoimen of the elockmiaker's a.rt. That clock will go for eight weeks without winding." And how long." asked the fatuous idiot, "will it go with winding?" "I see," he said, that coal has gone up again." 44 Has it?" she replied. And they're raising rents," he continued. Well," she exclaimed, flaring up, if you wish to have our engagement broken off, say so. I always hate to have people beat about the bush in a case of this kind." The main objection I have to a canoe like this," commented the young, man in the stern, is that if a fellow tries to kiss a gdrl in one he is almost sure to upset the boat and land them both in the river." "Mercy!" shivered the girl. Then with a confident, if not expectant air, she added, I am so glad that I am a good swimmer." I
I THE FOREIGN MAILS I
I THE FOREIGN MAILS I To be despatched from London to-morraw, Dec. 23- OUTWARD.—Evening:— I To Constantinople and Smyrna, parcel malls, via Liverpool, per s. Arabian. MONTIAY, DECEMBER 2.4. Mornlng- To Egypt. by Italian packet. I Supplementary mails to Seychelles, Madagascar, and Mauritius, by French packet. ) Evening- I To Martinique, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Panama, I, Colombia, Pacific, &c., by French packet. INWARD.—Due To-morrow- T^rom Australia and Ceylm. via Naples. ??MotMt&y— Went Iwbtti M4'Y\aSnnt"
LAST NIGHT'S MATCHES.
LAST NIGHT'S MATCHES. CARDIFF LEAGUE, DIVISION 1 I Adamsdown Conservatives. A. Ponting..5 4 4 4 5 4 5—51 G. Player .44 5 5 3 5 3—29 J. Stewart..4 4 4 5 4 3 5—29 C. Gaites .4 4 4 4 4 5 4-23 K Smith .5 3 3 4 3 4 5—27 T Gillard ..4 4 4 5 3 3 4—27 R Evans.5 5 4 5 3 3 4—29 W Clinch ..5 4 5 4 4 5 4—31 L. Thomas..4 4 5 5 5 4 4-31 J. Morgan ..3 5 4 4 3 3 4—25 A. Collins ..4 5 5 2 3 4 4—27 J. FrIeze. 4 4 3 4 4 5 4-28 Total.344 .GrangeOV\"Il Conservatives J. Raj bould..4 5 5 4 3 5 4—30 C. Pearson ..4 5 4 5 4 3 3—28 D. Bradford..4 5 5 5 4 4 4-31 T. Carter .3 4 4 5 4 3 4—27 J. Dainton .,4 4 5 4 4 4 4-29 J. R. Hendnson43 3 3 4 3 3-23 M. Evans 245 3 44 5-27 J. Williams..4 4 5 4 5 5 5-32 B. Harris.4 4 4 5 4 5 4-30 W Horwood.5 4 4 4 4 4 4-29 W. Wiggins.3 5 4 5 4 4 4-29 Total. 343 Central Conservatives. W. Bant .4.. 4 5 544-30 F. Palmer ..2 4 5 4 4 4 4—27 .J. Cook .4 4 3 4 4 4 4—27 W. Hoare .4 5 4 4 4 4 5—30 W Reynolds 4 3 5 4 4 5 5—30 J. Kcghes ..3 4 5 4 4 5 4—29 W. Tranord 4 5444 44-29 P. If arris ..4 4 5 4 5 4 4—30 D. Steels ..4 5 5 5 3 4 3—29 G RovvesweH 4 4 4 5 4 4 3-30 H. Davies ..4 5 4 4 5 4 4—30 H. Cranch ..3 4 5 4 4 5 4—29 Total 34S •Loyals, Newport. A. Dav 5-31 E. ra;e;k¡ 1 t: A. Coleridge.4 5 5 4 4 3 3-25 H. Williams.4 3 3 4 5 3 4-26 J. Hughes ..4 4 5 3 5 3 5—29 F. Wheeler..4 4 54354-29 H. Weaven..4 4 4 4 4 4 3—27 A. W. Price. 3 3 3 5 4 4 4-26 G. Pico 3 4 4 3 5 4 4-27 C. Watson ..4 4 4 4 4 3 4—27 W. Coward ..5 5 4 3 5 4 5—31 F. Vowles ..4 5 5 4 4 5 5—32 Total 337 Elv. J. Danks .4 4 4 3 3 4 5—27 A. Darran 3 3 5 3 5 4 3-26 C. Webb .4 3 4 3 4 5 5—28 K. Thorn 4 3 5 5 3 3 3— W. Harford..4 535454-30 W. Pritchard4 4 3 3 5 3 5—27 J. Williams..4 5 45344-29 T. Cook .4 4 5 4 5 3 4—29 T. Levchon.4 5 43534-28 G. Page 2333434-2z W. Vokes 3 4 4 4 3 5 5—28 E. Williams..4 3 3 5 4 5 5-29 Total 328 Corporation. A. Edwards 4 3 3 4 3 3 2-22 J. Norrie .4 3 3 5 4 5 4-28 W. Price .4 5 5 4 2 4 J—iS W. Martin ..3 3 4 3 243-22 B. Yorath ..4 4 4 4 5 4 4-2-9 W. Richards 3 3 3 4 3 4 3—23 II. Potter ..43 4 3 4 4 3—25 A. Pow.5 4 5 4 5 4 4-31 n. Walter ..5 4 4 5 3 4 5—39 A. Court ..353 4 4 5 .i—27 C. Charles. 5 3 4 4 4 5 4-29 J. Stewart 5 j 4 4 3 3 4—28 Total. 3221 ♦Oddfellows. W. Jones 4 5 4 5 4 4 4-30 M. Phillips 3 3 3 3 34 4-25 W. Moore ..4 4 4 5 4 5 5—31 J, Hu?hes ..4 5 5 5 4 4 4-31 A. Griffiths 4 5 5 4 4 i 4-31 F. Cuawell 3 3 4 2 3 3 4—22 R. Hughes ..4 4 4 4 4 4 3-27 E. Sawyer ..4344453-27 5s. Milner ..5 5 3 4 345—23 C. Fletcher 5 4 4 5 4 4 4-õu F. Williams 4 3 4 3 4 4 4-26 Total. 333 Canton Conservatives. R. Martin ..5 3 4 3 5 4 5—29 J. Sellwood ..5 5 4 4 C 5 Z-6 C. Tollev ..4 3 3 5 4 4 4—27 W. Williams 4 4 5 3 5 3 5—29 T. Davios ..5 4 4 3 4 5 4—29 H. Chappie 4 4 4 5 5 4 4—30 J. Ilartlintf 3 0 3 5 4 4 3-22 W. Davies 4 3 5 3 4 5 4-28 C. Cook .4 3 4 4 3 0 3—21 F. Tollev ..3 4 5 5 5 4 =-31 R. Tolley ..0 3 3 5 4 5 3—25 J. Talbot ..3 5 3 3 4 4 5—-3 Total 324 T. Fry 4 4444 3-Z7 W. G^Wiils 4 4 4 5 4 5 ^0 A. Lee 4 3 4 3 4 4 5—27 G. Gunning 4 5 5 5 4 5 4—32 G. Brown t 4 4 4 4 4—25 L. Frv 3 4 4 4 4 4 4—27 W. Le 3 5 4 i 4 4 4—29 H. Riddell ..4 5 4 4 4 5 4-30 T. Jenkins 5 5 4 4 3 4 2—27 W. C'ooke ..4 4 4 4 4 5 3—28 P. W. C. Wills 4 4 4 5 5 4 5-31 Total .343 Cadoxton. H. Williams 4 4 4 3 3 3 5—26 W. Winch ..4445444—23 A. Drew 4 5 4 4 4 4 3—28 A. Harda^a 5 4 4 4 5 5 3—3u T. Williams 3 5 4 5 4 5 2-28 T Donoghua 3 4 2 3 4 5 4-25 T. Butler ..5 4 3 4 5 4 4—29 D. Duffy 3 55 5 43 4—29 H. Sheuerd 3 5 5 5 5 5 4—32 ¡ W. Ltua .4 4 4 3 3 4 3?-3 A. RucHey 4 5 4 5 4 5 3—30 ?. Griffiths 5 4 4 5 4 5-1 Total 542 •Stags. T. Raynor ..3 4 4 4 4 3 4—27 W. Jones ..3 4 4 3 3 4 4—25 G Chadwick 3544534-23 W. S>aunut-rs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4-28 J. £ mith .4 5 4 4 4 3 5—29 G. hhepton 5 4 J 4 3 4 4—27 C. Harding; 4 4 4 5 5 5 4—31 J. G-)u!d ..4 3 4 4 5 3 4—27 J. Hume .45 4 4 4 5 4-30 W. Bargery 4 5 4 4 4 5 4-30 J. Taylor ..534 3 5 5 5—30 Total. 339 Caledonians. C. Fmmpton 5 4 5 4 4 4 4-a W. Jeuno .5 4 4 3 4 4 4-)6 D. Davies..3 4 5 4 444-23 A. Staple ..4 4 5 3 4 3 5—28 W. Bull 4 5 3 4 4 4 4—28 C. Cowaji ..5 3 4 4 3 4 4—27 W. Smart ..5 4 4 5 5 5 4—32 T. Evans ..354454 r ¡;r g tl A. Keegan ..524433 4—25 W. Squire ..5 4 4 5 5 4 5—32 A- Mathtas 5 5 4 3 5 4 4—W Total 346 Atlas. T. Parkin ..5 5,4 5 5 5 4-33 J. France ..4 5 5 4 54 5—32 G. Aldrige ..4 3 4 4 2 4 4—25 G. Morris..3 3 4 455 -29 W. Thomas.3 5 4 4 433-203 F. Lush .3 5 4 5 4 5 4—50 G. Allen 4 4 4 4 5 4 5—30 C. Paje .545445 4—31 E. Williams..3 4 5 4445-29 W Davies 5 5 3 4 5 5 5—32 D. Davies 44 5 4 5 4 8—31 W. Smith 4 4 3 5 4 5 4—29 Total. 357 •Canton Liberals. H. Witliers..4454454-30 W. Gwvnns..4 4 4 5 4 4 4—29 J. Toogood..4 4 4 0 4 4 4-24 T. Willis .4 4 4 4 4 4 4—28 C. Bird 4 4 54 4 4 4-29 G. Webber ..4 4 5 4 3 4 5—29 W. Wright ..4 4 4 3 34 5—27 R. Walters..4 4 4 4 5 5 4—30 F. Bobbins ..3 3 4 4 4 4 3—25 G. Hi<tgings..4 4 4 4 3 3 4—23 A. Lanprey.4 5 4 5 5 5 4-32 A. Summers.5 4 5 4 4 4 4-30 Total 339 *Splott Conservatives. E. Evans 5 4 4 3 5 4 5-30 R. Low-Is .5 4 4 4 4 4 4—29 G. Pratt 54 4 4 3 5 5—30 H. Prict). 4 5 5 4 4 4 5—31 A. Tamplin..4 4 4 4345-28 W. Ferrier ..4 4 4 4 5 4 3—23 F Hooper..4 3 3 5 4 4 4-27 U. Parsons..4 2 4 4 4 4 4—26 Alf. Daw ..4 4 5 43 5—29 A. Tipper..4 4 5 3 4 4 4-28 P. Parfitt .4 4 3 4 5 4 4—28 Ji Simmonds.4 4 5 4 5 5 4-31 Total 345 Alberts. Tom Jones.4 4 4 4 4 5 5—30 W. Jones 4 3 4 4 4 5 5-23 U North.4 2 3 3 4 4 4—24 T. W. Jones.5 3 4 4 4 4 4—23 Fairweather .5 3 54 3 3 5-27 H. Howell ..3 4 4 4 5 4 5—29 T. Hollyman.5 3 4 3 4 5 5-29 G. Wilson..4 3 4 4 4 43-26 D. Barry .4 4. 4 4 454-29 E. Edwards..3 4 4 5 4 4 4-28 C. Smith .5445454-31 G. Turla 5 5 4 4 3 5 3.-25 Total. 335
RHONDDA VALLEY LEAGUE__I
RHONDDA VALLEY LEAGUE •msKin. W. S. Fell ..5 4 4 5 5 5 3—31 Geo. Lee 4 4 4 5 4 3 4-28 A. Griffiths..5 4 5 5 5 4 4—32 E Thomas..4 D. Lewis.5 4 5 5 4 4 4-31 E Baynham.5 5 4 3 4 4 4-29 C. Whattey..4 4 4 4 4 5 4—29 C. Wright..4 4 3 3 544-27 S. Jones .43 3 5 4 4 3—26 Ike Edmunds4 4 4 3 4 4 5—23 W. Mortimer.4 3 3 5 3 4 3-25 T. Lewis .4 4 45 4 3 4—28 Total .341 (jamDnan. J. Evans 3 4 4 4 5 4 5—29 J. Davies 3 4 4 4 4 4 4—27 W. nitchings4 3 3 3 3 4 3-23 F James 4 4 4 3 4 4 5—28 1:. Evans.4 3 4 4 3 3 5—2b E. Jenkina ..5 3 3 3 4 4 3-25 W. James ..5544444-30 T. D. Jones..3 4 5 4555-31 T. Thomas ..3 4 3 44 4 3—25 J. Evans, jn.55 2 5 4 4 5-30 J. Pric,3 5 3 5 4 4 4 3-29 F. Hill 5 4 5 4 4 5 4-31 Totat. 333 Tynewydd Pioneers. R. Hammond4 5 4 5 5 5 4—52 H. Emlyn ..5 4 4 5 4 5 3-30 D. J. Rees..3 3 4 4 4 5 4-27 W. J. Eees.,4 5 2 4 3 5 4—27 Alf. Bye .4 34 5 3 4 3—25 Evan Rees ..4 4 5 5 3 4 3—28 I G. Pickings..3 3 5 4 5 4 4-23 1. Thomas.4 3 5 4 4 5 -1—29 J. Williams.,5 5 5 3 4 4 3-29 E. W atkins ..5 53 5 43 3—23 T. Price.4 4.3 4454-23 J. S. Evans.4 4 4 5 4 3 5—29 Total 341 .Park. T. Williams..4 5 5 4 4 5 3-30 Jenkin Bees..3 3 4 5 4 5 3-27 Wu. Pryce..4 4 3 4 5 2 3—25 M. George ..5 4 34 3 5 "—23 John Evans..3 3 4 5 4 4 5—28 D. J. Boavan4 5 4 5 4 5 4—31 Ted Jones ..4 3 5 3 44 4-27 M. Cox .4 4 3 2 34 4—24 E. Edwards..4 2 5 4 4 4 4—27 .J. Middiewn.5 3 4 5 3 3 W. Abraham? 3 3 3 4 5 1-.27 R. Fudge .4443544—?8 Total AM I -Pride Ot th, Valley. L. Smith .-5 4 4 5 4 4 •$—30 A. Hints ..5 3 0 4 5 4 3—24 E. Jenkius 4433334-24 S. Owen .33 4 4 3 4 5—26 3. Jones .4 4 5 3 3 4 3—26 R. Evans ..34 3 3 4 4 3—24 T. Ev.-uis ..5 3 5 5 3 3 3— £ 7 L. Evans ..4 4 3 4 4 3 4—26 D. Evans ..5 453544—30 H. Evans .5 4 3 53 4 4—28 E. Lloyd -.3 5 4 4 4 4 5—23 li. Prc-oca ..3 3 4 4 3 5 4—2S Total. 320 Colliers, Trealaw. W Alexander 4554554-32 J. O'Leary.4 4 5 4 3 3 3-20 G. Fry .4 4 3 5 4 E 4-28 J. Daro .4 5,2 4 4 3-26 M. Williams 3534433-25 G. Price .4 44 4 5 4 4—29 G. Patfiold 4545445-31 W. Webht>f 2 4 ¿ 4 2-22 T. Harwell.. 5 4 5 4 5 4 3-i6 ,el: t= D. Harry .3 4 5 4 4 5 4—29 E. Pugh 5 3 5 4 4 4 4—29 Tot.tl. 736
I RHYMNEY VALLEY LEAGUE I
RHYMNEY VALLEY LEAGUE I .Farmers, Rhymney. W. Troilope 2 5 3 4 4 4" 4-26 T. James .>3 2 3 5 3 22 J App!e??te 3 5 3 4 4 3 5-27 IT. Butler ..3515545-31 D Owen 5 2 4 5 3 4 4 27 W. Walking 4 4 5 4 5 4 3 29 M. Rers 5 3 3 3 3 2 32 S. Powell ..2 2 2 3 24 2—17 Total 201 Constitutional Club. T. Honey ..4 3 3 5 3 3 3—24 R. Powell ..0 J 3 5 4 3 0—24 G Baker .5 4 4 4 0 5 4—26 W. Rees .3 4 4 3 5 2 3—24 S Bailey .3235244-23 H. Hirons ..3 4 3 4 4 3 3—24 J. 051 en .3 3 5 4 5 4 4-30 A. Total. 18 farmers. W. Trollope 3 4 5 4 3 2 5-26 D. O'ven 4 4 4 5 5 4 3—29 M. Rees 0 5 3 4 3 4 3—22 \V. Nicholas 4 3 3 3 5 3 4-25 W. Watkins 4 3 4 4 5 4 5—20 D. Morgan ..3 4 4 4 5 3 4-27 G. John 5 4 4 3 33 3—25 T. James ..5 4 23 4 5 5—23 Tobl 211 *rc n t lot tyll IV'rnen's Ciub. E. Davies ..4 4 4 5 3 2 3-25 F Humphries 3 4 4 5 4 3 5—26 A Jenkins 5 4 4 4 34 3-27 W. Lewis ..3.4 3 4 5 4 4—27 J. Calver ..3 3 4 2 4 2 3—21 W. Scribly ..2 3 3 4 5 5 4—25 A. Phillips 4 5 4 3 5 5 5—31 II. Morgan.. 3 3 2 3 5 3 3—22 Tot.al .205
I FRIENDLY MATCHES
I FRIENDLY MATCHES Llandaff City. D. Cuinan 4 4 5 3 4 4 4-28 R. WedHke 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 27 \V\ Dav is ..3 3 3 4 5 3 4—25 W. Wc<?lake 4 4 3 5 5 4 4—23 T. Rcdcliff ..4 4 4 5 4 4 5—30 J. Ainge .3 4 4 4 4 4 4—27 J. Evans .4 4 4 4 4 4 4—2c F. Hopkins 5 5 5 4 4 5 4-32 B. Denton.. 4 4 4 4 5 4 4—29 G.' Roberts. 4445444-29 P. Yokes '5 C. 4 4 4 1 4—30 W. Thomas 4 4 4 4 5 4 4-29 Total ;42 *Romilly. J. Dawson 4 5 5 5 4 4 5—32 A. Coombs. 55 -1 45 -1 4-31 R. Lang 4 5 5 3 5 4 4—30 T Thornbun 2 3 3 4 3 4 3-2.2 W Llewellvn 4 5 4 3 4 4 3-27 A. BoswelL. 34 5 -1 5 4 4-2.9 J. Nora .4 4 5 4 5 4 4—30 E. Rowe .3 4 5 4 4 4 5—29 W. Canter ..4 3 3 4 3 3 3—23 G. Westlake 3 4 3 3 4 4 4—24 F. Donovan 4 4 5 4 4 5 4-30 T. Lister ..3 4 3 34 4 3—24 Total. 332 •Moira. F. Prickett 4 4 3 3 3 4 5-26 W. Lester ..4 4 4 4 3 3 4-C3 S. Evan3 ..3 3 3 5 4 3 3—24 J. Sandifotd 5 5-3 4 4 5 4—30 Williamson.. 3 3 5 5 3 4 3-26 w. Broom ..354433 4-2ö J. ..5 4 4 5 3 3 5-29 T. Prrtchard 3 3 3 4 3 3 4—23 II. Brown ..4 4 3 4 4 4 5-23 F. Sandiford 3 3 3 3 4 3 3—22 H. Prickett 4 3 5 4 5 4 5—23 A. Dainton 4 4 4 3 4 4 4-27 Total. 315 Adelphi. J. Wells .3 3 3 3 4 34—23 R. Davies ..4 3 3 5 4 4 3—26 A. Twining 5 4 4 5 433-21 J. Roberts ..3 443353-25 A. Keen .3 3 3 3 23 3—20 W. Taylor..0 0 3 4 4 4 4—19 S. Painter.4 5 4 4 4 55-3L C. Bannister 4 3 2 3 4 3 4-23 L. Borinerttl 4 5 4 4 5 4 5—31 T. Howe 3444544-28 D. Jaues ..4 4 4 5 4 4 5-30 W. Wells ..4 5 44 4 5 5—31 Tot31 315 Steam Packet, Newport. W. Coward ..5 5 4 4 4 5 4-3! G. Jones 5 3 5 3 3 4 4—27 W. Edwards.5 3 4 5 4 4 3—^3 S. Harris, jn.4 4 5 4 4 4 4—29 E. Moran ..5 4 3 5 4 4 5—30 F J. Perrett.5 4 4 4 4 4 4-29 F. Talbot ..5 45 4 4 5 4—31 H. Bailey..5 4455 5 4-3 A. Richards..4 5 2 4 4 4 4—27 P. Harris, sn.3 3 3 4 4 4 4-25 E. J. Perrett.3 5 4 3 4 4 5—28 W. Lilliard..53 3 5 4 4 2-23 Total. 343 -George and Dragon. C. Matson 4 4 3 4 5 5 2-27 T. Stoneman.4 5 3 3 2 3 4-24 E. Marshall.4 4 4 4 4 4 3—27 A. Williams..5 2 4 3 4 4 5—27 G. F. SmiOi.4 5 4 4 4 5 3-29 R. Jones .4 3 44344—26 A. Cooke 5 2 3 5 2 5 2-24 G. O. Pries ..4 4 4 3 4 4 4-27 W. Bell 3 43 45 2 5—26 J. G. Phillips44 5 3 4 5 5-30 E. Edworthy3 4 4 4 3 4 3-25 W. Rogers ..4 4 5 3 4 3 3—26 lbtal 313 Coach and Horses, Six Bells J. Corp .4 5 3 5 5 4 3—29 V hittingh'm 5 4 4 4 5 4 4-30 (T, Rees .4 5 4 4 4 4 5—30 T. Sulway.3 4 4 4 5 4 3—27 Pilinnamoro .5;) 4 5 4 5 4-30 .T. Trilla.3444445-28 W. Mason.. 2 4 4 4 5 4 3-26 P, Powell -.3 3 5 3 4 3 4-25 D, Davits 4 4 4 5 2 4 3—26 W. !4; g ¡ t: T. Newberr>"4 3 4 5 3 3 5—27 W. Roberts ..5 3 5 34 5 5—30 Total 332 •Lamb Inn, Abertillery. G. HiUard ..4 5 5 3 4 4 4—27 G. Mitchell..4 3 4 34 4 5—27 '%N hittingh'm 4 3 4 4 4 5 4—2J P. Cornick ..4 4 5 3 5 5 4—30 A. Twitt .4 4 2 4 3 4 4—25 J. Paningtou3 3 4 4 3 3 3-23 T. Martind'le2 2 3 3 2 3 3—13 T. Thome ..44 4 3 3 4 3—25 J. Priel} .3224454-24 J. Jones 4 3 5 3 4 4 4—27 J. Davies 3 4 3 3 4 3 5—25 —. Goss 5 44 2 4 4 4—27 Total. 303
IMINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING…
I MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING I Welsh Association League I I Newport. J. Pitt 65 W. J. Milner 62 W. J. Sweet 64 C. J. Fr ?ncls 61 A. S. Wallace 64 C Uarvey. 59 P. T. Clift 64 W. Gregory 59 B. F Stockham 62 W. H. James 57 W. Parker. 60 J. H. Mogford 57 H. Stockbam 59 D. Jones 56 A. E. Johnstone 57 T. W. Francis 53 Tot?t. 495 Total. 4641 TM uteriek (*) àenoteø where the match took place.
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Northern Union Poaching1
Northern Union Poaching 1 ABERAVON CAPTAIN CAPTURED I Tommy Thomas, captain of the Aberavon tefrm, on Friday accepted the offers made to him to play for Wigan. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas and his brotther, 1. Thomas, who is also a promising player, travelled to Cardiff on Friday, when the negotiations with the representatives of the "VVigan club were con- cluded. It is stated that the terms are that Thomas receives f,149 down, and JE2 10s. for eadh match won and £2 for a draw, there being also other promises. When it became known in Aberavon that Thomas had left doxiety became very acute, and every subsequent train for Cardiff was mot by a number of footballers. 1. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas returned by the 10.10 train, and it was then ascertained that the negotiations had been i concluded, and that T. Thomas will play for I Wigan next Tuesday. The news caused great disappointment in the town.' Thomas, who has been playing centre for Aberavon, is wanted by Wigan for the outside half posi- i tion, which was filled for some time by Jolhnny Thomas, a Maesteg man, who has recently been attacked by illness. In con- Bequence of the Aberavon captain's action the team was re-arranged for to-day's match, Rees Richards being broug-hit in ,to take the pilace of Thorn r.s.
Round Cardiff Shops.
Round Cardiff Shops. SECOND NOTICE The Direct Trading Company. A plentiful supply of provisions suitable for the season appears to have been provided at the various branohes of the Direct Trad- ing Compamy. I Porter's Show. Umbrellas and walking sticks of all Talues J and designs are made a speciality of at Porter's, 21, Royal Arcade. It is a full shop, and the patronage accorded to it is as large and constant as it is deserved. Ashton's Poultry Market. The Cardiff Central Market is. perhaps, the busiest spot in Cardiff these days, and the but spot in thl market is Ashton's Poultry Show, at the Trinity-sitreet end. Such an array of trussed birds is seldom seen even in Cardiff. Messrs S. Fletcher & Co. In decorating yom- Christmas tables yon should always do so with taste, and Messrs. S. Fletaher and Co., the Borough and County Supply Stores, of 20, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, appear to have a good deal of what is required in fruits, cakes, chocolates, bon- bons, wines, &c. Mr. Sol. Phillips. Mr. SoL Phillips' windows at 41, St. Mary- street, and 43, Caroline-street-, are devoted entirely during the present week to articles of jewellery most suitable as Ch riat mas presents, and there are, undoubtedly, great. bargains as well as good qua-lity to be picked up there. The Scholastic Trading Co. I a. "l.L £"'f_J': 6"1- At dl, bL 1uary-sI.ree; axuj a, me Scholastic Trading Company are fhowing1 a choice stock of Christma cards as a speciality, in addition to their usual display lof leather writing-cases, pocket-books, parlour games, and all the other contents of a well- organised booksellers' business. Mr. Angelo Fearby's. Another enticing show in the Royal Arcade is Mr. Angelo Fearby's at No. 24, where the silver and electro-plated goods, aluminium frames, bags, purses, and general leather goods are of the finest quality, a further advantage being Mr. Fearby's handicraft as ahan-d and electric engraver for monograms. Ac., Mr Godfree, Wharton-street Amongst the shops that will be well patro- nised during tlhe festive season are those of Mr. Godfree, of Wharton-street, Trinity-street, Davis-street, and the Royal Arcade, Cardiff. for they have stocked an abundant quantity of fancy cakes, mince pies, Christmas stock- ings, chocolates, and other delicacies which serve to complete your orders. Mr. W. J. Rogers. Rogers' Ales and Stouts, in cask, bottle, and flagon. have a great reputation, and1 the Cardiff branch, at No. 1, Adam-street, is kept particularly busy just now owing to the unusual call upon them. But no one need fear delay in delivery, for the staff ha-9 been increased to cope with the orders for Christmas consumption. A' W. Spencer, Limited I Who in Cardiff and ddetriot has not heard of Spencer's, St. Johm.'s.wsquare. Cardiff? Messrs. Spencer's establishment is its own advertisement at all timiw, and these in search of toy-a will do weU to call amd ,see the immense stock of toy mail-carts, rocking- horses, tricycles, clocks, dolls, and all kinds of fancy goods suitable for Christmas time, whicih are now being shown on the premiees as special lines. Messrs. Hancock's. I The flagon has become a. most popular vessel amongst those who appreciate a good glass of beer or stout in their own homes, and Messrs. Hancock have done everything possible to cater "for ae public taste. Not only is their system of delivery prompt and exact, but, better still, t.he quality of their beverages is jealously kept at a high stan- dard, and cne ca-nriot. do better than place their orders for "Christmas cheer" in the care of this businesslike firm. Nelson's Tobacco Shops. Mr. Nelson's shops at 70, St. Mary-street, 3. St. John's-square, and 100, Queen-street, are always attractive, owing to their replete- ness in all smokers' requisites, but just now his exceptionally heavy stock of meerschaums and apiher goods merit special attention. There is also a special iine of 7id. briar pipes, which cannot be got in many places for less than ls. 6d. Mr. Nelson recently acquired a manufacturer's stock in the south of France, and is thus able to make this tempting otter during the busy season when presents in the pipe line are sought for. Capital & Labour Clothing Stores. Good workmanship, added to quick despatch, is the motto of the management of the Capital and Labour" Clothing Stores in Queen-street, and when these desiderata. are combined with first-class material the customer cannot but be pleased with his choice of tailor. The suitings and otiher winter goods shown by this firm are of the latest styles, and thorough-iy reliable, and the employment of experienced cutters ensures perfect fitting garments, which carry their own recommendation. Huntley & Palmer's Specialities Messrs. Huntley and Palmers, having long since established their position as manufac- turers of biscuits and cakes of the highest possible excellence, are evidently now bent upon making even more attractive the won- derful tins in which their delicious speciali- ties are stored and which occupy euch an important position on the housewife's Ohrist- m-as list. Surely nothing ever less resembled a tin of biscuits than this re-production of a street pillar-box, or the bookcase filled with most readable-looking books, or perhaps most won- derful of all, the 21-inch model of the globe itself, accurately mapped in proper colours; or the box most artfully wrought to resemble a pile of dinner plates. All these and many other wonderful, attractive caeket9 and baskets are filled with the famous Huntley and Palmers Christmas biscuits. Mr. H. Samuel, Jeweller. I It is claimed, and not without reason, that Mr. H. Samuel's brigh-?y-arrang?d establishment in St. Marytreet, ie the "cheapest market in the world" for gold alberts, guards, betrothal and wed- i ding rings, and a visit to his shop dur-! ing the present week will prove to be an extremely pleasurable one. The crowds that congregate in front of the brilliantly-lighted windows prove the popularity of the show, and a walk inside strengthens it, for the great profusion of gold and silver goods beggars description. The watch window is absolutely the largest of its kind in the South and West of England, whilst the abundance of silver-plate and presentation sets must total an enormous sum in value. Everything is plainly marked at astonish- rngly low prices, and there is great business being done in every department. Maypole Dairy Company The principal attraction at the annual Christmas display by tlhe Maiypole Dairy Ooan-1 pany is their colebrafted "Maypole" Butter. Every pound is guaranteed pure, and is of the dhoieeet quality. Alongside are pyramids composed of countless packets of Maypole Teas fragrant and delioiously aromatic, at only Is. 6d. per lb. of full 16oz. net weight of the precious leaf itself. There is one article of the people's food about which the moet bigMy-skilled modern doctors and dietists never differ nowadays, and tibat is the cele- bra/ted Maypole Butter Substitute, for all are agreed that it is a pure, moet wholesome, palatable, and economical food alil\e for the middle-aged, old, and young at the family table and at every meal, and that it is un- Nurpa?sed in cookery. The Maypole show in Cardiff are at 1. Bute-street; 2, High-street (A?oade); IM. 0-rY-road; 23, CSIifton-streefc, Booth; M (Sty-road, RoeAh Park; 120, Cow- bmds-roao& Canton i mad 166.. Ocansetown.1
Sensation Expected
Sensation Expected SEQUEL TO SWANSEA BURGLARY Thomas Evans, a labourer, of Maesteg, was charged at Swansea Police-court to-day with breaking and entering the pawnbroker's shop of David Crystol, in Neath-road, on or about September 19, and stealing gold and silver watches, chains, rings, and medals. Defendant is a brother to Benjamin Evans, who was recently charged with 25 burglaries, and who is now awaiting trial at the quarter- sessions. Mr. Crystol said that he locked up the shop on the evening of the 18th, and next morning found that his shop had been broken into, and that 30 gold and silver watches, chains, and rings, as well as £3 in cash, had been taken. Witness identified the articles in the presence of the police. Detective-sergeant Roberts stated that he received prisoner from the Neath police on Friday night. When charged prisoner said, I don't know anything about it." Prisoner was remanded until Monday. It is stated that sensational developments are likely to ensue.
LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL
LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL The New Minor Canon REV. J. A. LEWIS. [Photo Boberts, Llandrindod.
DOCTORS' COURT PRACTICE
DOCTORS' COURT PRACTICE A mistake in the case of a Royal patient may mean something very like professional ruin for the doctor. There is, for example, the terrible story of the untimely death of Princess Charlotte and the suicide of the Court physieian to whose mismanagement of the case it was attributed. Another case of interest, though not 60 tragic iin its consequences, has (" M.A..P." believes) neveT before been, mentioned in print. Queen Victoria selected a. vary distin- guished English physician to a.ttend one of her daughters. He took with him his most skilled and trusted nurse, but, all unknown to him, the woman was a secret drinker, and was found guilty of serious neglect of the august patient. That physician was never again employed at Court, and, though it did not ruin his professional career, it certainly deprived him of the baronetcy to which he mighlt legiti- maitely have aspired.
I -_ERROR CORRECTED
ERROR CORRECTED Mr. R. J. Bihys, coroner, to-diay resumed the inquest at Troedyrijw on the body of William Kay, an oetler, who was picked up dead after falling off a cart, whioh was being loaded with manure at the Taibach stiabtes of the Hill's Plyxmoutlh Company. Mr. G. C. D. James appeared for the company, and Mr. D. W. Jones for the relatives. Dr. Mordannt had given it as his opinion that death was due to heart disease, but the loorOtner was not satisfied, and dirooted a. post-mortem to be made- The doctor now declared that autopsy revealed that death was due to a broken n'eck, amd the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
MEZLEY VICTIMS BURIED
MEZLEY VICTIMS BURIED The funerals took place at Swansea tc-day of the three Frenchmen who had died as the result of the severe injuries they sustained by the explosion on board the Mezley at Port Talbot Docks. The coffins were conveyed in three Washington cars. EadbL coffin was covered with the French flag. G-reait intereat was taken in the cortege as it passed through the streets. -whioh were thronged with people, as is usual on a market day The last rites were performed at the grave- side by the Rev. Fiatlher Gwytiha, Catholic priest.
FOGGED ON THE MARSHES
FOGGED ON THE MARSHES Sergeant Sharpe, an Army pensioner, of Frieston, whilst returning home after a day's shooting on the Lincolnshire marshes, became entirely lost in a thick fog. The tide was risibr;, and Sharpe in his hopeless wanderings fell into a deep creek. He struggled out of this to the bank, but the tide contin-ued to gain upon him until it reached beyond his waist. At this point, for- tunately, his cries were heard by theekipper of a, trawler, and a smack which went out in search of the man succeeded in finding him, after which he was put safely ashore.
"WHAT A COO I"
"WHAT A COO I" At one of the dinners the 1a.te Sir Wilfrid Dawson, gave to his tenants there was the usual display of bottled gas. milk, ginger ale, and euch teetotal delights. One farmer, who knew his landlord, slapped into his jacket pocket a s.maill flask of rum, and dilut-ed his milk with that, pouring at the same time a generous dose into the glase of the farm-er next him, who ha-ppened to be looking elsewhere. In due time the latter lifted his glass of milk, took a. sip, smacked his lips, and then drained the lot without so much as pausing for breath. When he had finished he turned to his neighbour. "Hech! mon," he said, with deep feeling, "what a coo!"
SNOWED UP FOR NINE DAYSI
SNOWED UP FOR NINE DAYSI For nine days the Swiss guide Met tier was snowed up in an Alpine hut near Pragel Pass. Surprised by a snowstorm Mettler took' shelter one evening last week. For three days a violent snowstorm lasted, and when it had erased the snow lay around the hut to the height of 12ft. Fortuna.t-ely, Mettler had some bread and cheese with him. When the sm-rch party arrived be was attempting to beaA a path for himself towards the valley.
FELL DEAD IN A SHOP. -I
FELL DEAD IN A SHOP. I A man namoed Thomas Pope, about 50 years of age, has died suddenly at Ross. He went into the shop of Mr. Benjamin, chemist, Broad-street, and asked for a pennyworth of oough lozenges, with which he was supplied. He appeared to have a bad cough, and went into the street as if to expectorate. He at once re-entered the shop, spitting up blood, and Mr. Benjamin put him to sit on a chair, but in a few seconds he fell from the chair, dead.
CHEAP WASHING I
CHEAP WASHING I The following is an advertisement of a Japanese who takes in washing: eob.'tra.ry to our opposite company, we will most oleaftly and carefully wash our customers with possible cheap parices as follows: Ladies, 58. per 100; gentlemen, 3s. per 1CO."
CARDIFF CORPORATION'S VACATION…
CARDIFF CORPORATION'S VACATION I The lord Miayor has fixed the Christmas vacation of tlhe Cardiff Corpora-tion for the I 25th. 26tili. and 27th.
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WHAT SORT OF A JEW? II
WHAT SORT OF A JEW? II It is practically a mystery what the average Irish conception of a Jew might be (says a writer in the "Jewish Chronicle"). An intelligent friend, who is a commercial traveller and covers a deal of ground throughout Ireland, relates a curious etory. One day he was doing business in a pro- vincial town with one of the principal shop- keepers, who is quite a local magnate, with a voice in tlhe oounty council &nd kindred bodies. At the conclusion of the transaction with my friend, his customer drew him aside, and, buttonholing him, begwn Well, tell me this, I know you are a Jew-I heard so—it is true, isn't it? Mind ye, it isn't that I care a. nap, but I'd like you to tell me what eoart of Jew you. ate. Are you a Protestant Jew or a Catholic Jew?"
JERUSALEM'S TALL CHIMNEYS
JERUSALEM'S TALL CHIMNEYS The new suburbs around Jerusalem (says the Builder") are eprea/ding with the rapidity of an important European town. The Plain of Rephaim, a tract of barren stony ground which stretches from Jerusalem half-waiy to Bethlehem, is getting covered with houses and gardens. The supply 01 waiter, which formerly waa supposed to be non-existent, seems now to be sufficient for the purpose. Here the houses are being built in some oases by German workmen, although the majority of the occupants are the indefinable "Levantines." Soon the houses--and amongst them several manufactory ahimneys are visible-will have reaohed the ridge whridh separates Jerusalem and the Plain of Rephaim from Raohel's Tomb and Bethlehem. J,
FELL DOWN THE HOLD I
FELL DOWN THE HOLD I Hans Waas. a Norwegian mate on the steamship Louise, now lying in the East Bute Dock, Oa<rdiff, fell down the bunker- hold to-day, and sustained a tracture of the bue of the skull. He was ooenveyed tQ) the Hamadryad
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kyMl jOHitRj1 f I [ j EVCRTM1ER5 I I /?B?TMATeACH 1 | ? CIGAR B?AT?? TffE I BmRMl?T?ReD?-x H VSTAR BAND 66 s= FOB '"? ?pUMS&COL!? u_se ?y3?y k ??F .&? ????LM!S?AM!??P?? ?y UNSEED COMPOUND"' bme y Is a reliabla old English bcme remody. It softens bard pbJegm, without permitting it to be Mqp?ctot?ted without 8tn.in, ttocthin? themem&HMM«md allaying the irritAUcn 80 oooMto*? ex- perisnoeii. Therein nothing to equal It. Of i all Oherniate at home and abroad. Aa/Mm ths i MMMtf mbrtiiuUe vf+rtd. Price. 9}d., 1/14, £ 9- A :u. v"i'IC.W' r. FOR FEMALES ONLT. Horton's Original Benedict Pills In a few aaya oorroct all irregularity and remove aa glntructioiw; also cure Anamia. and causa no injury; to tbe married or tingle aie invaluabie. By Fort, undot gever, for Illb er 2/9, from 0. D. Hortoa Oete ChM trifnmr from Birmingham Lying-in HcapitaQ, Dept. It, Aftoa-read Knth, Birmingham. "d om it jmn. evreuxD MSjurr mCUT, SKuxm irai ram CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS XMAS TRADE. I, ROGERS' ALES&STOUTS In CASK, BOTTLE, and FLAGON NOTICE TO PRIVATE FA MILIES Customers are respectfully requested to post orders early, to ensure prompt delivery. PRICE LIST IN FLAGON. ALES AND STOUTS. Per case of 4 Flagons. S.P.A. Special Pale Ale.)11/8 H.B. Mild  1/8 Extra Double Stout J Pale ) XXX Special Mild XXXX Special Strong 1 1/6 Bristol Old D.S. Double Stout. Bitter Ale ) Mild Ale 1/4 Stout.J PRICE LIST IN BOTTLE. ALES AND STOUTS. Per Dozen bottles. J-Bottles. S. D. S. D. XXXXX Strong Ale 1 9 XXXX SpecialStrong2 6 1 6 East India Pale Ale 3 0 1 9 "Imperial Mild Ale" 3 0 imperial D'ble Stout 3 0 1 6 "Monarch Ale 2 6 1 6 "Monarch Stout" 2 6 1 6 Special Pale Ale 2 6 1 6 Invalid Stout 3 6 2 0 BRANCHES: CARDIFF: I, ADAM-STREET. Telephone No. 714. SWANSEA: 8, HUMPHREY-STREET, Walter- road. Telephone No. 0484. NEWPORT: COMMERCIAL-BUILDINGS. Telephone No. 297. NEATH: ALFRED-STREET. e3O:53 SEE OUR WINDOWS. C. HENRY THOMAS AND CO. (LIMITED). GRAND CHRISTMAS SHOW OF DOLLS' HOUSES. ROCKER HORSES, From 9a. 6d. to 5 guineas. TRICYCLE HORSES, BOYS' TRICYCLES, TOY MAIL CARTS, PUSH HORSES, BABY CHAIRS, and Grand SHOW OF DOLLS. SPECIAL LINE IN TOY PERAMBULATORS, From Rubber-tyred wheels, reversible hood, fully upholstered, best "I A naish. colour -L?7/0 122. QUEEN-STREET. CARDIFF. e3061 ORDER EARLY. Private Greeting Cards. We have the LARGEST and CHOICEST- STOCK of CHRISTMAS £ JARDS IN SOUTH WALES. Prices ranging from 4id. per Dozen to la. 6d. Each. LEATHER WRITING CASES. GENTS' POCKET BOOKS. PARLOUR GAMES, ALL THE LATEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS, DIARIES, AND ANNUALS. PRESENTS OF ALL KINDS. Scholastic Trading Co., 37, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIF. w1173 r OLDE "N° 10," GWANSEA, THE FINEST WINERY OUTSIDE LONDON. ALL WINES GUARANTEED. (NEAR MARKET AND EMPIRE). e2857 XMAS JJESSERT JPRUITS. XMAS WINES, SPIRITS, & LIQUEURS XMAS CAKES, CHOCOLATES, BONBONS, IN GREAT VARIETY, WITH OTHER CHOICE GOODS FOR FESTIVE SEASON. S. FLETCHER & CO. THE BOROUGH & COUNTY SUPPLY STORES, 20, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. ESTABLISHED 1867. e3054 SEE OUR XMAS SHOW OF POULTRY. IT IS THE TALK OF THE TOWN. ASH T ON'8, CENTRAL MARKET, CARDIFF (TRINITY-STREET END). e3035 WHY BE WITHOUT A COMFORTABLE HOME? WHEN YOU CAN FURNISH AT THE METROPOLITAN FURNISHING CO., 47, ST. MARY-ST., CARDIFF. (OPPOSITE THEATRE ROYAL). ON ANY TERMS to euit your convenience, weekly, monthly, or quarterly instalments? A good recount riven for Cash. PERSONAL INSPECTION INVITED. RAILWAY FARE REFUNDED TO PURCHASER. lfM;"1 Xg ? W ?\ THAT A' C 0 U G R I A dose of TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM. oS HONEY will do it instantly. rjlUDOR ^riLLIAMS' JJA.LSAM OF iq-QNBY* is linowh throughout Britain a* the only safe and reliable remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, and CHILDREN'S COUGH AFTER MEASLES. The ingredients are Nature's beet, gathered on the wild hills of Wales in their proper seaaou. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE. TUDOR ^TILLIAMS' pATENT JJALSAM OF JJONEY, SO MANY IMITATIONS AND FRAUDS. Soli by all Chemists and Stores at lB., 2s. 6d., and ie. Ed. per bottle. Great Savmg in purchasing the large bottle. For Vocalists and Public Speakers it bal no equal; it makes the voice as clear as S bell. Sample bottle sent (post paid) for la. 3d. 2s. 9d., and 5e. from the inventor, D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, R.S.D.L. M ANTIF ACTURER— TUDOR WILLIAMS. M.R.P.S., A.S.Apth., LONDON; Analytical and Consulting Chemist and Druggist by Examination. MEDICAL HALL, ABERDARE. eZ756 Harris' Xmas Bargains. HARRIS'S, in Newport Market, Dock-street Entrance, are showing a fine range of Goods suitable for Xmas Gifts. Come and see the Windows. Oak Tables 5s. 6d., Whatnots 3s. 6d., Fancy Tables Is. 6d., Easy Chairs 8s. 6d., Writing Desks 4s. 9d., Flower Stands 2s. 9d., Mirrors 5s., Pictures 2s. 6d., Pin Photo Frames Is. upwards.—Harris, Market Entrance, Dock-st. Fancy Chairs 5s. 6d., Hearthrugs 3s. 6d., Carpets 9s. 6d. Cork Lino, Stair Cloth, Ac.— Harris, Market Entrance, Dock-street, New- port. Hundreds of Things siiitable for CTlristmafl Gifts at Ha.rris'Padour Suites C2 12s. 6d. Couches 18s. 6d., Overmantels 10s. 6d.-HarTis, The Market, Dock-street. Newport. Bedroom Suites £2 10s., £3 lCs., £ A 103., c5 10s., F-6 10s„ £7 5s., SS 7s. 6d., JB9 10a.-E. E. Harris, Tho Great Cash Furnisher, Market Buildings and The Market, Dock-street, New- port. All goods delivered free. CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.—Now is the time to Furnish and save money. Harris furnishes a workman's home for £7 10s.; marvellous value; Harris's Houses of Furni- ture at 10, 12, 15, 20, and ZESO are excellent value; by paying cash you pay for what you. get and not for that other fellow who skid- daddlcd and won't pa<y the hire man can't lose, everybody contributes a bit-fact. Compare Harris's price, you will be astonished at the difference. Harris's goods are backed up by 55 years' good reputation. -Ha.rris's only address, The Market and Market Buildings, Dock-street, Newport, and —beware, no agents. E. E. Harris,The Market, Newport e3070 BEFORE PURCHASING TOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Go and See PORTER'S IMMENSE SHOW OF UMBRELLAS AND WALKING STICKS. 21, ROYAL ARCADE. e307l HUGHES' 12th Annual Bazaar of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, OPEN AT ¡ 88, QUEEN-ST., CARDIFF, NO OTHER ADDRESS. SPECIAL LINES IN CELLULOIDS FRO- Zd. to 3s. 6d. EACH. PUBLISHERS OF THE CARDIFF ACROSTlO AND SPECIAL GREETING CARDS. a7990 A PIANO for 1016 On Payment ot this Small Deposit A FIRST-CLASS PIANO OF GENUINE ENGLISH MANUFACTURE, Will be sent, "CARRIAGE PAID," to ant Address. And on payment of a simil&f amount, monthly for a given period wiD become the absolute property of the Hirof- THOMPSON & SHACKELfc (LIMITED), 24, QUEEN-STREET, CAILDIR, &nd as I K, Cutle-8t4 Swam?M? I 23, Commer-1.1?t., 8, TttC?t.. Fontypridd. 114. Htch?t.. Merthvr. I 48, rangate-st., (ilou-c- I 140/142, Newtoundlafl(i-io-» Bristol. 1, Wyndham-at., BridgenO* I 60. Stepney-st.. Llanelly. LARGEST DISCOUNTS FOR CASH. I Easy Terms to Suit All Buyers. FULL VALUE ALLOWED FOR OLD pIANlP IN EXCHANGE. Tuning and Repairs a Speciality. THOMPSON AND SHACKELL (Ltd.), For PIANOS and ORGANS. Agents for most of the following:— BECHSTEIN, KAPS, BROADWOOD, 16ACIT, HOOFF, CHALLEN, BRINSMEAD. AJELLO, HOPKINSON, 3TEINWAY, Ac., Ac. QUOTATIONS GIVEN FROM ANY OlfliO MAKER'S LIST. » WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. Sole Agents for the Estey Organs and t leading Piano ^layers" for Bristol a,1JO" South Wales en73 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.  ??. Boys' Footb&Us:—Siz? 1, 2/61 ?<?.?cr??* *?/?? size 2, 3/ size 3, 3/6; size4, JJfT -vOAX *T B'A', 4/ ?? size, 4/9. These are B?'  (7 < toy Footballs, but re31 cow-hld fiLO ) ( ??'  L Footbaiis, fitted with mbf> jfr—?? ??-e?" ?amN?ders. The Junior LM?.e IlBall, 5/9; the Klynker 7? iu ? V—"—'m|ff and the greatest of all F<? ?\ ? I ? ??' balls, the Football Ki?. 10/1 fife/'sf/i' t M\? ?W post free U?f?I Prosed '?' ?°? ??'?- UW;key Prl1j¡So .?'??<?/ ????? Health Exercisers, BoX>*» 'S?????'?B?. Gloves, &c., ?c. Write fo ?'?=??-?? Ca.?o{:ue. post free Fr  Sug? (Limited), 54, gnig-liill Shpmeld; 4. New Stat!0° street, Leeds; 8, Queen-street, CardiS; 12, Lord-st! Liverpool. ??. PURCHASE Your XMAS PRESENTS a/t MRS. WILLIAMS', 28 and 30, HOY AM AROADE, CARDIFF. A Choioe Assortment "i Ladies' and Children's Millinery at Specif* Prices to Clear. Also Silk and Muslin Overa-Ijo and Pinafores, Dresses, Coats, Pelisses, Ha,f)&" kerohiofs, Bilk and Fur-lined Gloves, Fttr Necklets amd Muffs, Feather Ruffles, Gen' and Ladies' Umbrellas, Muslin Aprons, Oa'P' Pinafores, Ladies' Overalls, Newest Blouse*' Also Fa.ncy Goods in Great Variety.. An Inspection Solicited. a t?B? ? )! S! TOUR GUESTS W ?? a M CHARMED WITH N ) ?B?-. ? !H THIS TRULY ?B?B?y"?"' DELIGHTFUL ?BBP'N S.AUCE. N??L M t .j N L——? ? i? t y% I: {// t' "??,?'<" ?''?'?I /7/fdEy-$-at? tWi:i;T' Printed a.nd pn??shf? by i'?omi? Jo nee  the Propriewrs at 68&, St. M.aryUeel in the City of C?diS; by W. Biatobfor6l Ca&Me Bailey-street, Sw?.o?ea.; by B. G. 'V?i" liams, Glebela-nd?treet. Merthyr TY; $* the sop of Mr. Wesley Wiiliams, Brid-Oi —all in the County of Glamorgan: b; j?' I A. Parker, 22. Highgtreet, Newport; &t??? shop of Mr. J P. Caff re y, Monmouth—I in the County of Monmout?; at tnes^Yrf I of Mr. David John. Llanelly, in the Oo??. | of Oanna rthen; and at the omoes of Mr. A. levies. The Bulwark, Brecon, in ■ft County of Brecknock. a