The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

PURE COFFEE —A LUXURY- BEAUTIFUL FLAVOUR, DELICATE AROMA A SPECIALITE AT 1/8 PER LB. ORDERS BY POST RECEIVE SPECIAL CARE HOPKINS & CO., TEA AND COFFEF SALESMEN, 4, GREAT DARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. SSfcitltb. A TRADESMAN in an old established busine-s in the district; wishes to borrow about A:200 on good personal security. Good internet paid.-Apply, "J.B. Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. m5S ADVERTISER desires situation in or A mar to Aberystwyth. Good commercial •experience—m-r'jhant and manufacturing. Age forty.—"D. Cambrian News Office. Aberystwyth. A YOUNG Fren-di Lady wishes to g;ve Lessons in French. Terms moderate.— Address, Mdle. Cambrian News Office, Aber- ystwyth. u-1 MORGAN, Draper, &c., 16 and 18. Pier-fttreet, have a vacancy for a well- educated youth as appreniiee to the general and fancy drapery. ulû DRAPERY Apprentices, youths of good education, smart appearance, for north west London trade, comfor able home, close *t 2! <>n London trade, comfor able home. close pt 2 on Thurs(lays.-Nortis and Beal, 246, 248, 250, 252, 303, 305, Kentish Town-road, Loudon. u 34 EATHERS Cleaned, UuriedTDyed. Lacs cleaned pinking. Liberal allowance to the trade.—M. L. Booth, 11, Sea View-terrace, Aberdovey. u43 OUSE WAN'rEDT^ear Aberystwyth t'iree good bedrooms if vvitli smad field attached preferred.—Address,with full particulars, E-T. D. Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. ASSAGE isgiveu and ]<\s-on.M in Wood- carving.—Miss Sundelius, 17, Sou*h Marine- terrace, Aberystwyth. u8S REPORTING.—Wanted, a well educated youth to he apprenticed as reporter. — Apply at the Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. TAILORS WANTED, only experienced men need apply.—J. Richards and Co Market-street, Aberystwyth. u94 \X7ANTED, respectable Lad, age fourteen W or fifteen, for stable make himself useful in house and garden and live iri.-Apply, I Silverdene, Aberystwyth. uH: WANTED, Wait resH .usemaid, and Kitchenmaid for Hotel, ;>lso Honsenranf- waitress and General Servants for Private Families. —Mrs Mackenzie's, Registry, Pier-street, Aber- ystwyth. "97 ANTED, Nurse for one child—in- valid.—"A.B," Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. u96 ANTE D.kberystwyth (Juil(,), un- VV furnished F ome, five bedrooms, small garden. No children, r.o lodgers for permanency. -Apply, "P. 491, Coventry-road, Birmingham. ANTED, youth with some knowledge of Book-keeping.—Apply, stating wages, to 572, Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. AN'I ED, North Wal-s Hot* Young Lady, 18 to 20, for Bar; previous experi-nce not necessary; must understand Welsh; comfortable home; statefalary, &c.Hoèel," Cambrian News, Aberystwyth. u42 ANTED, North Wales Hotel, young Vt man to ttike out orders. Must understand bottling and able to speak W(Ish. -Apply, "Hotel," i't Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. u41 WANTED, four respectable boys VT between 14 and 16 yeari of age for the Car- digan Artillery Band. Boys with musical t- aiding preferred. Pay (including lodgings) one shilling a day, free clothing and rations. Apr,ly, personally or by letter, Adjutant, Barracks, Aberystwyth. ANTED, Ga,ne Terrier, very short W legs, about five inches eibow, ten inches shoulder; approval.—L. Rose, 78, Fairholt-road. Stoke Newirgton. u65 WANTED, near Sea or Fishing, nice ?n w cottage, moderate rent; with small quantity of land for poultry.—Mrs Aldusey, Post Office, Ipswich. u 81 WANTED, a Dressmaker, to take charge of small workroom.—Apply, stating experi- ence, reference, and aslary, to live in, to John Edwards, Post Office, LlanOrynmair. u 74 ANTED, a General Servant, in sm-dl family no children good home washing sent out—Apply to "H.C.S. Cambrian News Office, Aberystwyth. "82 ANTED, in Mav, experienced General Servant; comfortable home; three in family.—Apply, "M. Cambrian News Office. WANTED, at once, young man (Welsh), used to Grocery and Flour trade. — Applica- tion, with testimonials and salary required, to be sent to Henry L-wis, Tower House, Machynlleth. ANTED, at once, a thoroughly good General Servant no washing. Also a Strong Boy, age about 17, smart and willing.- Smith's Hotel, Aberystwyth. "83 CHAPEL REEFERS WANTED. YN eisiau Gwr a Gwraig i lanhau a gofalu am Gapel Siloh, Aberystwyth yn aelodau uvda'r M.C.—Ymofvner am fanylion gyda Mr Daniel Thomas, Draper. &c., Little Darkgate. street. A gofynir i'r c-deiadau am y swydd fod yn ei law ef. Mawrci 31ain, 1898. u75 LEFX-OFF CLOTHING. LEFT-OFF CLOTH GENERAL HALL, ABERYSTWYTH, MRS. JAMES PILOT, of Newtown, still con- tinues to give the Highest Price that can be btained for Left-off Clothing. Personal calls at private residences made if required. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS. 659S be -Net CRICCIETH.—To bo Let or Sold, Aber- eistedd Villa; newly built; standing in its own ground pleasantly situated on the Marine- terrace, Criccieth commanding extensive view of mountains and sea.—Applv> A. R. Roberts, LIyõ Caradoc, Crieciet-h. t983 ~(~TAET%WYN FFYNON to be let from J March 25th, 1898, yearly or otberwise.-Ap- ply, Messrs Smith and Davies, Solicitors, Aberyst- wyth. U3° TO BE LET, Furnished, Lurhne House, Queen's square, containing drawing room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, 7 bedrooms. Electric light, gas cooking stove.—Apply, Mrs Frank Fear. 55, Terrace-road. Aberystwyth. ul7 10 LET.—House, Shop, and Bakehouse to Let, No. 1, St. James's-square, from May 12th.-Apply, 2, Laura-place, Aberystwyth. u45 TO LET, seven-roomed House, situated on Llanbadarn-road has garden, back, and front; immediate possession.—Apply, Ede, Kmg- street, Alnrystwyth. u44 mo BE LET, from Lady-day next, Gelly- I llog Farm sheepwalk mostly enclosed good arable and pa-ture farm rent, 1:72 additional meadow if requ'reir.—Apply, by letter, E. H. Tbruston, Esq Pennal Towers, Machynlleth. ul5 ^0 be ^olb. BED QUILTS. BED QUILTS. Direct from the Manufacturer. Handsome Designs, Fast Colours. Largest size suitable for the Cottage or Mansion. Everyone should see these Beautiful Quilts. Only 2s. each. Carriage paid on two or more. -Da,,x son' Collyhurst, Manchester. Please mention t'is paper. u5 CLOVER nd Grass Hay, X4 08 Od per ton Prime Meadow Hay, f3 15a Od per ton Do. New Wheat Straw, E3 5s Od per ton Prime New Barley and Oat Straw, E2 10s Od per ton Pheasant Barley, 8s OClts, Old, 7s per 105; Potatoes, to £ 4 per ton. Quantity empty Sacks, 4d each. Hay, machine pressed, free on rail, Ruthin Station. Samples on application.— Apply, Hughes, Castle Street, Ruthin. tl66 FEATHERS! FEATHERS! FEATHERS! FOR SALE, in large or small quantities, at 5d. per lb. Warranted dry and sweet. Carriage paid (28 lbs. and upwards) to any Railway Station. Orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O.O., payable to Stedman, Feather Merchant, Shrewsbury. t620 FOR SALE, Slate Cistern to hold 230 gallons equal to new.—Apply, Hoskins and Miller. Aberystwyth. u87 ADY',S BICYCLE for Sale, cheap I J equal to new.—Apply, Glynpadarn, Llan- badarn. u92 RIVATE TREATY.—TO be Sold, a valuable oil painting by D. Teniers. Parti- culars.—Apply, William Rowlands, Auctioneer, Towyn. u79 gales bg faction. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION MART, MILL STREET. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c. &c. MR J. E. JAMES will SELL BY AUCTION at the above Mart, On an Early Late, A quantity of Household Furniture and other all an Early Late, A quantity of Household Furniture and other effects. Full particulars will appear shortly. N.B.—Persons wishing to dispose of a portion of their Furniture should communijate with the Auctioneer as soon as possible, so that their fur- niture might be included in this next Sale. Offices-12, North-parade. u91 CEFNLLWYNPIOD, ABERMAIDE. SALE OF LARCH RAILS, WIRE POSTS, AND FIREWOOD. MR J. E. JAMES has been instructed to Sell by Public Auction, On WEDYESDA Y, 23rd MARCH, 1898, The following lots of TIMBER 100 LOTS LARCH RAILS, 50 LOTS FIREWOOD, 200 SAWN WIRE POSTS fit for use (in lots), ALSO A quantity of Small LARCH fit for Beansticks, and Hazel and other branches fit for Peasticks. Sale to commence at Cefnllwynpiod Wood at three o'clock. Terms :—Credit on Conditions. u95 $itsinx0s ^bbresscs. 'pXyjD^" puuaJPS^ CARRIAGE PROPRIETOR, TERRACE ROAD. BEGS to cail the attention of the public to his HEARSE, CLOSED CARRIAGE; and LARGE BRAKES with COVERS. TEKMS—REASONABLE. -ESTABLISHED 1800. -NIORRIS' POkSTI-,N-G ESTABLISHMENT. 'rjpl MORRIS <fc SON wish to call JL o attention of their numerous customers, and the gentry of the neighbourhood to the arge assortment of conveyances for hire, viz Landaus, Waggonettes, brakes, dog- carts and Private, Busses for Concerts, Balls &c. Weddings and Funerals contracted for, Orders to be left at WATERLOO HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. 56 p apartments. ABERYSTWYTH. 'ILIFF VIEW BOARDING ESTAB- U LISHMENT. Best end of Victoria-terrace. Splendid sea view. Sheltered from the north and f-est winds. Lighted by Electricity. Every modern convenience. Terms from 31s 6d per week each person.—Apply for Tariff to Mrs FDGAR ATWOOD. s946 PUBLIC and Private Apartments. Good Accommodation for Visitors. Close to the Railway Station.—Address, Mrs Lloyd, Newry House, 2, George Street, Aberystwyth. o996 AVONDALE HOUSE, 13, MARINE TERRACE. APARTMENTS. Modern-built House Newly Furnished Splendid Sea View; Electric Light; Bath (Hot and Cold); Sanitary arrangements perfect. Board b arrange- ments. q988 Proprietress-Mrs OWEN OWEN. BRIGHTON. BRIGHTON-GRAND HOTEL. Centre of Sea Front. Electric Light throughout. Lift to all floors. Bicycle Room Inclusive terms if desired from 10/6 to 15/- per day. for particulars, apply to A. D. HOOK, Man- ag tl98 TALYBONT. I THE LION HOTEL, TALYBONT. FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL. THIS well-known old Establishment has been entirely rebuilt and refurnished, and is now one of the most comfortable Hotels in Wales. The neighbourhood in which this Hotel is situated is very picturesque, and is noted for fishing. Gentlemen staying at the above Hotel have the privilege of fishing in Sir Pryse Pryse's Lakes, the Lerry, and other rivers. HEADQUARTERS FOR THE C.T.C. Proprietor- JOHN MORGAN. Rentes. CORPORATION OF ABERYSTWYTH. HORSE PROVENDER. THE TOWN COUNCIL invite Tenders for Horse Provender. Particulars may be obtained of the Borough Surveyor. Tenders may be sent to me on or before Satur- day, the 12th inst. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. A. J. HUGHES, March 1st, 1898. Town Clerk. u56 TO BUILDER-S AIND CO-NTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the re-building JL of No. 35, Portland-strest, Aberystwyth, for Miss Lewis. Plans and specifications may be seen upon appli. cation to me, the undersigned, to whom sealed tenders are to be delivered not later than Monday, the 28th inst. The lowest or any tender not, necessarily ac- cepted. J. ARTHUR JONES, Piascrug Lodge, Architect. Aberystwyth. u60 TREGARON UNION. CONTRACT FOR PROVISIONS, &c. THE TREGARON BOARD OF GUARDIANS are ready to receive tenders (accompanied with samples where practicable) for the supply of the following articles and materials to the Workhouse from the 25th of March to 29th: of September, 1898, viz. :—Flour (extra superfine Spiller and Bakers), Welsh Cheese, Butter, Tea, Barley Meal, Crystal Sugar, Scotch Oatmeal, Split Peas, Salt, Pepper, Vinegar, Mustard, Treacle, Blacking, Blacklead, Blue, Matches (safeties), Soap, Soda, Starch, Tobacco, Washing Powder, Whiting, Cocoa (Epp's*, Indian Meal, Beef, Clothing, samples of which are to be seen at the Workhouse, Shoes, Coffins trimmed with black lace and breast plate and all burial expenses included. The tender for Milk to be for one year. It is competent for any person to tender for any of the articles separately. The contractor will be required to deliver the goods at the Workhouse free of expense in such quantities and at such times as the said Guardians shall require. Forms of tender may be had at my Office. Sealed tenders must be sent to me on or before 10 o'clock on Tuesday, March 15th, 1898. The Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. J. LLOYD, Union Office, Clerk to the Guardians. Tregaron. u71 alc5 bJ) JUtctum. TWO very desirable semi-detached Villa JL Residences for Sale by Private Treaty, with Grounds and Gardens, occupying a pleasant posi- tion. in close proximity to the town of Aberystwyth. -Apply, Auctioneers, Queen's-road, Aberystwyth. u32 ABERLLOLWYN. (Close to Llanrhystyd Road Station.) SALE OF TIMBER TREES, RAILS, AND FIREWOOD. MESSRS DANIEL, SON, & MEREDITH it have been instructed by G. Jones, Esq., to Sell by Auction at the above place, ON SATDBDAY, the 12th MARCH, 1898. About 30 Lots of splendid LARCH TIMBER TREES, most suitable for Hay and Corn Sheds, Gates, Wire Fencing, etc., about 20 Lots of CAPITAL LARCH RAILS, and about 40 Lots of Fir Trees, etc, as Firewood, also sundry effects, in- cluding a very uselul Washing Machine, Hay Kuife, etc. Sale to Commence at 3 p.m. Terms—Cash. u 58 VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA-TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE AND OTHER EFFECTS. MESSRS DANIEL, SON, & MEREDITH have been instructed by Mr Bridgwater to Hell by Auction on the premises, On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th March, 1898, The whole of the modern and substantial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising the effects of Hall and Staircase, the costly modern appointments of Six Drawing a-d Dming-rooms, the Valuable and complete Furnishings of Sixteen Bedrooms, and the contents of Domestic Offices; and the whole of the Plate, Linen, China, Glass, &c. Sale to commence each day at 2 p.m. Catalogues to be had of the Auctioneers, Aber- ystwyth and Towyn. t957 IMPORTANT SALE OF HUNTERS, HORSES, CARRIAGES, & SADDLERY, TO BE HELD AT GLANDENYS, On MONDAY, MARCH 14th, 1898. THE following valuable Hunters, Carriace Horses, and young Stock, the property of the late William JonfS, Esq., of Glandenys, and regularly hunted from Rugby by Mrs Jones, will be offered for Sa'e :— (1) Father O'Flyn," gr. g., 16 hands, 6 yenrs off (2) Truthful James," gr. g., aged, 16 hands (3) "Oxonian," bay g., aged, 16 hands; (4) "Gladys," black m, a^ed (5) "Lucifer," b. g., aged 16-1 hands; (6) "Goodall," br. g aged, 16 "1 hands; (7) "Mick," br. g., aged, 16'2 hands; (8) Hermit," b. g., aged, 16 hands (9) Protec- tion," b. g., aged, 16 hands (10) Stella," brood mare, served by "Stradford of Denmark"; (11) Bay Colt by Rameses out of "Stella," 4 years, 16 hands. This colt is half brother to "Protec- tion," prize winner at several shows. (12) Black Filly by "Rameses" out of "Grand Duchess," 4 years (13) Bay Filly by "Escamello" out of daughter of "Stella," 4 years; (14) Black Filly by" Lively Bey" out of "Grand Duchess," 3 years. Also from Pantglas-l Bay Colt by "Country Boy" out of "Homeless." Also the following Carriages :—1 Landau, 1 Brougham, 2 T Carts, 1 Waggonette. Also a largt- assortment of Harness and Saddlery, com- pusing, amongst other things, 1 set of Four-in-hand Harness, 1 set of Double Harness, 2 sets of Single Harness, 1 set of Pony Harness, 1 set of Breaking Gear, 5 Lady's Saddles, 4 Gentlemen's Saddles, a very good selection of Horse Clothing. Numberless Bridles and Head Collars in fact, every requisite of a large hunting establishment. For full lists and particulars, apply to D. Davies- Evans, Esq., Pantglas, Golden Grove, S. Wales. u23 JluBtncBS c&birtsseB UAERGOG STJSSERIEA J. WEBSDELL, NURSERYMAN & FLORIST, ST. DAVID'S ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. WREATHS AND CROSSES MADE TO ORDER. BOXES OF CHOICE CUT FLOWERS FROM Is. UPWARDS. CHOICE TABLE PLANTS FOR SALE OR HIRE. VERY CHOICE LOT OF FERNS AND PALMS. TRADE LIBERALLY SUPPLIED. An Inspection of the Nurseries and Glass Houses is cordially invited. AK NF I ELD'S HOME OF MUSIC FOR MUSIC IN THE HOME. DOLGELLEY AND BARMOUTH, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR PYEMONT, ORGANIST AND CHOIR MASTER, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, BARMOUTH. OUR PRICES ARE BEYOND COMPETITION. OUR INSTRUMENTS GIVE UNIVERSAL SA1 ISF ACTION. THE MOST POPULAR MUSIC WAREHOUSE IN NORTH AND MID-WALES. Apply for the numerous Testimonials from the Gentry, Clergy, Churches, Chapels, Intermediate and Board Schools. The greatest care is taken by personally selecting all PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, AND AMERICAN ORGANS so that a Reliable Instrument may always be depended on. Our instruments are on hire by the ROYAL NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, BLAENAU FESTINIOG, and all the LEADING CHOIRS. COMPETENT TUNERS AND REPAIRERS SENT TO ALL PARTS. Publishers of the Popular Song, "STAR OF HOPE" («SEFtEN GOBATTH,") IN C AND F, BY NORMAN McLEOD JONES, A.R.C.M., London. English and Welsh Words. The well-known EASTER ANTHEM "IYFI YK ADGYGODIAD," M. W. GRIFFITH, Mus. BAc. (Hen Nodiant, tic; Sol Ffa, 2c.) English and Welsh words. "CRIST A GYFODWYD," WILLIAM REES, Organist, St. Hilary, Trefilan, (Hen Nodiant, 4c Sol Ffa, 2c.) All communications to ARNFIELD'S, DOLGELLEY. gate bp Ruction. SALES BY MR LEWIS WILLIAMS, AUCTIONEER, DOLGELLEY. March 14th, at Borthwnog Farm, the Farming Stock. March ]6th, and following day, if necessary, at the Cliffe Farm, near Penmaenpool, the Farming Stck. Tuesday, March 22nd, at Gwanas Fawr, near Dolg-Iley, the whole of the Farming Stock. t99Sj In Liquidation.-Re East Darren Mining Co., Ltd. EAST DARREN MINE, NEAR ABER- YSTWYTH. MESSRS JOSEPH HIBBARD & SONS are favoured with instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on the Mine, On TUESDAY. MARCH 15th, 898, at one o'clock precisely, the whole of the Valuable Mining and General Machinery, comprising Dress ing Plant (by GrPEll), Stone Breaker (by Baxter), Five Large Water Wheels and Jiggers, Saw, Benches, Pulleys, Pulley Stands, Steel Rope, thousands of feet of Rail, Water Pipe, and Pumping Rods, Anvils, quantity of Guo Metal, Powerful Turbine (by Gunter), useful Shafting and Jiggers, Large Corrugated Iron Buildings, a large quantity of General Mining Materials, also the Office Furni- ture and other items On view Saturday, March 12ih, and day prior to Sale. Catalogues may be had of Messrs Edwards and Boord, the Liquidators, 81, Grace Church-street, London, E C.; of R. Free, Esq., Solicitor, 40, New Broad-street, London, E.C.; ot the Manager on the Mine; and of the Auctioneers, at the White Horse Bote), Aberystwyth, or at their offices, 9, Wal- br. ok London. E.C. u24 H WALES. IN THE ROMANTIC VILLAGE OF BEDDGELERT. IMPORTANT TO BREWERS, LICENSED VICTUALLERS, AND OTHERS. MR JOHN PRITCHARD will SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the Sportsman Hotel, Carnarvon, On Saturday, 2nd April, 1898, at 1 p.m. for 1-30 p.m prompt, all that Valuable Free Fully Licensed Hotel known as the G E L E R T IN N, in the occupation of Mrs Roberts, having the following accommodation, viz. Basement :—Spacious Cellar with side entrance for delivery of Barrels. Ground Floor -Bar, Dining Room with Bay Window, Large Smoke Room, good Cooking Kitchen. First Floor :—Sitting Room with Bay Window, Four Bedrooms, Store Room. Out Doors :—Extensive Yard, Wash-house, Ashpit, Privy. The tenure is freehold. No tie or restrictions of any kind whatever. The above property is situate on the main road in one of the best positions in this delightful locality. It has for many years enjoyed a large share of the public patronage during the summer season, and has also a good trade all the year round, and will undoubtedly keep pace with the growing prosperity of this tourist centre. Early possession can be given if desired. Any further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, Bodhyfryd, Bangor of Messrs Gribble, Gouldsmith and Gribble, Solicitors, Small- street. Bristol or of Messrs J. B. Wilson, Dean and McMaster, Solicitors, 22, Lord-street, Liver- pool. u66 Jcntistrp. ESTABLISHED 40 YEARS. MESSRS MURPHY & ROWLEY, SURGEON DENTISTS. Honorary Dentists to the Aberystwyth Infirmary and Cardiganshire General Hospital. ADDRESS 54, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. MR ROWLEY begs to announce that he is now able to undertake Gold and all other Fillings, Crowns, Bridge-work and all the latest improvements in Modern Dentistry. Artificial Teeth in the latest English and American Styles. TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY UNDER GAS. Mr R. visits Machynlleth, Towyn, Aberayron, Tregaron, and Lampeter. Patient can be attended to any day at Aber- ystwyth. All at the most Moderate Charges. Full particulars on application. MR QUINTIN MILLER, L.D.S. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND), LATE or DENTAL HOSPITAL OF LONDON, AND CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL, Honorary Dental Surgeon to the Aberystwyth Infirmary and Cardiganshire General Hospital. LYNDHURSTTNORTH ROAD (Behind the Town Hall). HOURS, 10 to 6. ) SATURDAYS, 10 to 2. TEETH EXTRACTED UNDER GAS. ESTABLISHED 1876. MR A. C. POWELL, L.D.S.R.C.S., DENTAL SURGEON, 24, PORTLAND STREET, ABER- YSTWYTH, Honorary Dental Surgeon to the Aberystwyth In firmary and Cardiganshire General Hospital. MACHYNLLETH.—The First and Third Wednes- day in each month, at Mr Marpole's, Liverpool House, Maengwyn-sireet, from 2 to 5 o'clock, or by appointment. LAMPETER.—The Second and Fourth Fridays in each month, at Mrs Williams, Grocer, Harford Square, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Charges Moderate. Welsh spoken. Consultations Free. s416 MR R EDWARDS, SURGEON DENTIST, PORTMADOC, MAY BE CONSULTED at BAR- MOUTH, the First and Third THURSDAY in c-very month, at Mr Jones', draper, Meirion House (opposite the Barmouth Hotel), from 12 till 6 p.m. BALA, at Mr David Jones', saddler, every SATURDAY and FAIR DAYS from 10 till 5 p.m. PWLLRELI,every WEDNESDAY, at Mr Parry's, watchmaker, 12 till 4; CRICCIETH, at Llyscaradoc, every WEDNESDAY from 4.30 till 7 p.m. CORWEN, first FRIDAY in each month and FAIR DAYS, at Mr Edwards, cooper, from 11 till 5 p.m. n479 ABERYSTWYTH BAZAAR (The Old, Original, Toy Shop) WELL STOCKED WITH THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN ENGLISH AND FOREIGN FANCY GOODS Comprising Dressing Cases, Handbags, Albums, Purses, Baskets, Dolls, Toys, Games, &c. &c. Smokers will find CIGARS AND CIGARETTES all the leading brands. PIPES, TOBACCOS and CASES of all descriptions. N.B.—Show Rooms on Second Floor. a- J. & L. WARD, 8, GREAT DARKGATE ST. alea bU auction. NORTH WALES. MACHYNLLETH, MONTGOMERY- SHIRE. IMPORTANT TO HO rEL PROPRIETORS, BREWERS, LICENSED VICTUALLERS, CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY (with immediate possession), First-class, Fully Licensed, Freehold, Family and Commercial Hotel, known as the WYNNSTAY HERBERT ARMS and UNICORN HOTEL," in the centre of the Town, Spacious Yard, Capital Stabling, Billiard Room, Garden, &c. Excellent Salmon and Trout Fishing in the River Dovey. Sound investment to private purchaser, or to the trade. Intending purchasers should communicate forth- with (and not later than 25h March, 1898) with Messrs GILLART and Sd:S, Auctioneers and Valuers, Machynlleth. u80 LLWYNGWERN (Three miles from Macnyuileth, on the Carris Rail- way). MESSRS R. GILLART & SONS have been instructed by Colonel Morris, who is leaving the n-ighbo.:rhood, to S.d! by Public Auc- tion on the preml"es as above, On SATURDAY. MARCH 26th, 1898, THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, viz. A Powerful Cart Mare f ur Milch Cows two Storf Pigs thirty couples Fowls together with the Farming Implements, consisting of two useful Carts with Ripples, &c. two Iron Ploughs Scuffler; Chain Harrow; Iron Harrow; Chaff- cutter Pulper; Horse P'WI r G-ar Turnip Drill; Iron I,and Roller Patent Sheep Rack Heel Rakes; Pikels Scythes; Grinclséone; Horse Hay Rake Sleighs Stock Corn large quantity Wire Netting Sh< ep Troughs Grist Mill Barrows; Barrels; Ladders &c., &e. Also the Dairy Utensil-, viz.. Milkpans, Strainers, Meat Safe, Churn, &< &c. A splendid Waggonette with moveable Top, Shafts, P le, Cushions, Lamps, &c., complete (by Withers, Sdop) a strong Waggonette to carry piht pers n-? a stylish two- wheel Dog Cart a light Donkey Cart two sets silver-mounted Double Harness set bras "mounted Single Harness set brass-mounted Pony Harness with a large assortment of very choice Plants in Greenhouses and Coi'servatuiy, Garaen Frames, Forcing Boxes, &c., &c. Sale to commence at 10 30 a.m. prompt. TERMS—CASH. u48 GWYD D FR YN AIL ] miles from Tonfannau Station, 3 miles from Towyn. MESSRS R. GILLART & SONS HAVE been instructed by Mr Jonn Williams (who is leaving the Farm), to Selt by Public Auction on the premises as above, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29th, 1898.- The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, COMPRISING 26 HEAD OF CATTLE, viz 7 Milch Cows, 6 2 year-old-Htifers and Bullocks, 8 Yearling Steers, and Heifers, 5 Calves. HORSES:—Useful Cart Mare in Foal, ditto Cart Mare aged. PIGS :—8 Store Pigs. SHEEP :-Euglish Ewes in Lamb. Large number of roultry and Ducks, together with the FARMING IMPLEMENTS, viz Waggon, Two Carts, Slligh, Iron Plough, Scuffler, Two Wooden Harrows, Chain Harrow, Harvest Car, Weighing Machine and Weights, Stone Land Roller, Long Ladders, Thil! an 1 Leading Gearing, and a portion of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and DAIRY UTENSILS,&c., &c. Six Months Credit will be given un sums of JE5 and upwardsupon approved Security, or 6d in £ for Cash. Luncheon at 10-30. Sale to Commence at 11-0 a.m. u 49 GWYDDELFYNYDD, Two Miles from Towyn Station. MESSRS R GIlLiLALRT & SONS Have been instructed by Mrs Rowlands (who is retiring) to Sell by Public Auction on the premises as above, On TUESDA Y and WEDNESDA Y, 12th and 13th APRIL, 1898, The whole of the excellent LIVE AND DEAD FARMING STOCK, COMPRISING 69 HEAD OF BLACK CATTLE 10 HORSES and COBS; 9 PIGS together with a choice selection of FARMING IMPLEMENTS. Further particulars in further advertisements. u85 ABERDOVEY. SURREY HOUSE. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MR WILLIAM ROWLANDS has been instructed by the Executors of the late Mr R. Felix to Sell by Aucton on FRIDAY, MARCH ISth, 1898, at 2 p.m, the whole of the Household Furniture, &c. u76 ABERDOVEY WATER WORKS. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. MR WILLIAM ROWLANDS will Sell by Auction, at AN EARLY DATE, The whole of the Plant required for the construction of the above work. u77 4, PIER VILLAS, TOWYN. IMPORTANT SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE. MR WILLIAM ROWLANDS has been instructed by Miss Davies to fell by Auction, early in April, the whole of the substantial House- hold Furniture, &c., &c. u78 public Jlotia. c AMBRIAN RAILWAYS. CHEAP WEEK END EXCURSION TICKETS ARE NOW ISSUED ON EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO "Birmingham, *Wolverhampton, *Walsall, Peter- boro, *Leicester, *Derby, Burton on-Trent, *Staf- ford, "Coventry, Manchester, Preston, Blackburn, Bolton, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wigan, and Warrington FROM Oswestry, Llanymynech, Llanfyllin, Montgomery, Welshpool, Newtown, Llanidloes, Machynlleth. Borth, Aberystwyth, Aberdovey Towyn, Bar- mouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Penrhyn deudraetb, Criccieth, and Pwllheli. Similar tickets are also issued from Absrysfc- wyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Del gelley, Harlech, Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Pwllheli to SHREWSBURY. *Tickets to these Stations are not issued from Welshpool. Passengers return on the Monday or Tuesday following issue of ticket. r83 HOSKING & MILLER, THE ABERYSTWYTH ENAMELLED SLATE & MARBLE WORKS. SCULPTORS AND MONUMENTAL MASONS MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, CROSSES, and MURAL TABLETS executed in bes in GRANITE, MARBLE, SLATE, or TONE at MODERATE PRICES. ESTIMATES FREE Manu actarers or ujiimSEY PIECES,IBATHS. jiSTERNS, and every description oft SLATE GOODS. Dealers in PLASTER OF PARI3, CEMENT BUILDING MATERIALS, &c. OFPIOY AND WORKS CAMBRIAN STREET. public Rotice. NOTICE. THE WOMAN who received a Lady's JL Gold Watch, found by a man in Pier-street three weeks ago, is requested to return the same to No. 10, Marine-terrace, without delay, otherwise further steps will be taken in the matter. u28 RATIONAL CHRISTIANITY^ "IS SALVATION POSSIBLE AFTER DEATH?" Rev J. Paee Hopps. "ETERNAL PUNISHMENT," Rev Stopford Brooke. These and other WORKS on UNITARIAN CHRISTIANITY supplied gratis on application to Miss J. M. LEE, Redoliff, Kinver, near Stourbridge t921 MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ■IJTI next Quarterly Meeting of the Merioneth County Council will be held in the County Hall, at Dolgelley, on Thursday, the 17th day of March, j 1898, at 11 a.m., and the Council will thereupon j proceed to the consideration of the business relat- ing to the Assessment Application and Manage- ment of the County Stock or Rate and all other County Business pursuant to the 15 and 16 Vict. Cap. 81. Dated this 23rd day of February. 1898. ROBERT JONES, I u25 Clerk of the Council. I Public Rotitt. BOROUGH OF ABERYSTWYTH, ]^TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1 uoder the Provision cf the Municipal Cor- poration (Borough Funds) Ac% 1872, a meeting will jg !b held on Tues iay, the 15th day of March next, All at eight o'clock p.m., in the Town Hall, Aberyst- jl'* wyth, in pursuance of a requisition duly signed for the purpose of passing a resolution cf Owners and 'Ratepayers of the Borough to oppose the Aberyst- wyth Gas Bill. I Dated this 3rd day of March, 1898. By Order. ARTHUR JOHNSON HUGHES, u61 Town Clerk. BOROUGH OF ABERYSTWYTH. "T^TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday, the 15th day of March, 1898, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon precisely, in the Council Chamber within the Town Hall, Aberystwyth, for I. the purprse of considering and (if thought fit) of ) passing the following Resolution V That the Council do oppose the Aber- ystwyth Gas Bill." Dated this 3rd day of March. 1898. ARTHUR JOHNSON HUGHES, u62 Town Clerk. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. jl CHIEF OFFICE HOLBORN BARS, LONDON. SUMMARY OF THE REPORT PRESENTED AT THE FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON 3KD MARCH, 1S9S. ORDINARY BRANCH.—The number of Poli- cies issued during the year was 65,893 assuring the sum of £ 6,698,755, and producing a New Annual Premium Income of £ 365,996. The Premiums received during the year were £ 2,774,264, being an increase of J:231,062 over the year 1896. The Claims of the year amounted to £ 707,643. The number of deaths was 5,038, aud 656 Endow- ment Assurances matured. The number cf Policies in force at the end of the year was 497,327. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH.—The Premiums re- ceived during the year were £ i,793,591, being an increase of 9214,798. The Claims of the year amounted to £1 ,82,338. The number of deaths was 192,359, and 1,876 En- dowment Assurances matured. The number of Free Policies granted during the year to those Policy-holders of five stand- ing, who desired to discontinue theT payments, was 60,848, the number in force being 549,889. The number of Free Policies which became Claims during the year was 10,716. The total number of Policies in force at the end of the year was 12,546,132 their average duration exceeds eight and a quarter years. The Assets of the Company, in both branches, as shewn in the Balance Sheet, are £;0,438,37, being an increase of E3,379,226 over those of 1896. A supplement showing in detail the various invest- I ments is published with this report. Having regard to the growth of the Company and also with a view to afford relief to the Managers and Secretary, the Directors have made certain re-arrantrements and alterations in the Chief Office Staff. Messrs Dewey, Hughes, and Fisher Nill in future be Joint General Managers, and certain duties of administration have been en- trusted to a number of senior officials whose long and intimate acquaintance with the management has qualified thtm for promotion. The Dirtctors bel'eve that the traditions of management which have produced such successful results in the past will thus be continued in the future. GENERAL BALANCE SHEET OF THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, ON THE 31sT DECEMBER, 1897. LIABILITIES. £ s d Shareholders' Capital 1,000.000 0 0 Ordinary Branch Funds. 15 134,S04 10 3 Industrial Branch Fund. 13,568,033 14 10 Reserve Fund 600,000 0 0 Claims under Life Policies Admitted 135,499 4 7 £304:18,:)37 9 8 ASSETS. £ 8. d. British Government Securities ( £ 3,000,000Cons ds) 2,982,232 16 11 Indian and Colonial ^Govern- ment Securities 2,S14,523 18 3 Railway and other Debentures IS aud Debenture Stocks 2,159,273 7 5 § Loans on County Council, 1 Municipal and other Rates 5,992,665 1 10 I (Freehold Ground Rants and f Scotch feu Duties 2,628,268 9 6 Freehold and Leasehold Pro- perty 1,882,662 5 6 Mortgages 3,155,015 1 3 Railway, Gas, and Water Stocks 4,963,189 13 5 Suez Canal Shares 168,489 5 8 Telegraph and oiher Shares 26,025 11 7 Metropolitan Consolidated Stock and City of London Bonds 363,420 13 6 Bank of England Stock. 200,559 18 6 Foreign Government S. curities 692,757 9 2 Reversions and Life Iuterests 473,705 9 5 Loans on the Company's Policies 578,520 8 3 Rent Charges 153,077 17 4 Outstanding Premiums 402,094 18 1 Cash in Hands of Superintend- ents and Ag(nts' balances 49,911 6 5 Outstanding Interest and Rents 231,677 18 7 Csh-On Deposit, on Current Accounts and in hand 520,265 19 1 £ 30.438,337 9 8 THOS. C. DEWEY, ) WILLIAM HUGHES, > Joint General Managers. EDGAR HORNE, Chairman FREDERICK FISHER, HENRY HARBEN, ) n. W. J. LANCASTER, Secretary. ROBERT BARNES, f JJirectors• We have examined the Cash transactions, Receipts and Payments;, affecting the accounts of the 1*. Assets and Investments for the year ended December 31st, 1897, and we find the s%me in good order and properly vouched. We have also examined the Deeds and Securities, Certificates, &c., representing t the Assets and Investments set out in the above account, and we certify that they were in possession and safe custody as on December 31st, 1897. 15th lebruary, 1898. DELOITTE, DEVER, GRIFFITHS, & Co. u 69 CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. EARLY CLOSING EXCURSIONS ARE CONTINUED BURING OPTOBEK, AND UINTIL FUKTHEK NOTICE. 3rd Ciass Early Closing at Day of Week Cheap Tickets Train on For-Fares there Train on Return issued to ward Journey and back. Journey. Same day. -I- MACHYNLLETH THURSDAY GHndovey 0 6 5 25 or 6~36 *orth I I 1 3 5 7 „ 6 22 Aberystwyth „Jj 1 9 4 45 6 0 Aberdovey f ] 1 3 6 17 8 10 Towyn I I 1 6 6 9 7 50 Barmouth \J V 2 6 5 33 „ 7 5 Dioas Mawddwy 1 1 43 1 3 5 20 -1- ABERYSTWYTH WEDNESDAYS Bow Street 12 40 or 4 45 0 6 6 13 or 7 5 Llanfihangel 12 40 4 45 0 8 6 S 7 0 Borth 112 40 „ 4 45 1 0 6 2 „ 6 54 Glandovey 12 40 „ 4 45 1 3 5 45 „ 6 38 Machynlleth 12 40 I i o 5 30 6 20 Aberdovey 12 40 1 y 6 17 Towyn 12 40 2 3 6 9 Barniouth 12 40 3 0 7 33 v'|- DOLGELLEY WEDNESDAYS Penmaenrool j 0 3 6 0 or 7 25 Arthog 10 9 5 45 7 10 Barmouth Jun. 1 0 5 40 7 6 Barmouth 1 45, 1 0 5 33 7 0 Dyffryn 1 6 5 20 f Llanbedr & P'n. 2 0 5 11 i [Harlech ) 2 3 5 1 ) Children under three free, above three and under twelve half-price. The Tickets are not transferable, and will only he available to and from the Stations named upon them and by the Trains specified on this Bill. If used otherwise, they will be forfeited, and full 7 Ordinary Fares will be charged.. < No Luggage allowed. tSTSee Company's New Souvenir Album containing 55 Superb Views of the Gems of Welsh Scenery, if Price 6d..J Price 6d. The Company cannot be responsible for any detention on the line, at the same time every effort will f dbe made to ensure punctuality. f All information regarding Excursion Trains and Tourist arrangments on the Cambrain Railways yj can be obtained on application to Mr W. H. GOUGH, Superintendent of the Line, Oswestry. | C. S. DENNISS, | Oswestry, October, 1897. General Manager. ji t511 GREATLY EXTENDED'ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF WEEK END TICKETS (Friday or Saturday to Monday or Tuesday) TO CAMBRIAN COAST STATIONS AND WELLS, FROM STATIONS IN ENGLAND, Are now being put into operation. They include Bookings from Bath, Bristol, Cam. bridge, Darlington, Durham, Gloucester, Lincoln, Cheltenham, Harrogate. Middlesboro Newcastle. on-Tyne, Nottingham, Norwich, Scarboro, Sunder- land, Tynemouth, Yarmouth, Worcester, &c., &c. Handbills announcing the above-named arrange- ments giving particulars of Trains, Fares, &c., may be obtained from all Stations, or from Mr W. H. Gougla, superintendent of the line, Oswestry. WHERE TO STAY, AND WHAT TO SEE. ANEW AND ENLARGED EDITION of the "List of Hotels and Inns, Farmhouse, and Country Lodgings in the District served by the Cambrian Railways will be issued ready for the coming season. A fee of one shilling" ill be charged for the insertion of any name and address. Names and addresses of Farmers' Hotel Proprietors, and Lodging House Keepers having accommoda- tion to offer should be sent without delay to any of the Company's Station Masters, or to Mr W. H. Gough, Superintendent of the Line, Oswestry, and should be accompanied by a remittance. The Com- pany reserve the right of accepting or rejecting any application. t913 I GRAND FOOTBALL MATCH. NEWTOWN v. WREXHAM ) (Welsh Cup. Semi-final Tie), at Welshpool, f SATURDAY, MARCH 12th. f On the above (late CHEAP DAY RETURN TICKETS | Will be issued to it — WELSHPOOL— t As under Third C'ass Times of Times of Fares there Return From S-arting. and back.Tr'ns from a.m. p.m. Welshpool. Aberystwyth. 8 45 or 12 40) Borth 8 21 or 1 0 2s 6d Glandovey 8 37 or 1 17 ) I Machynlleth 9 35 or 1 43 !n Centimes Road 9 45 or 1 53 V 2s 3d ^p.m Llanbry nmair 9 25 or 2 5 J 1 Carno 9 40 or 2 22 2s Od I Caersws 9 55 or 2 36 la 9d J Llanidloes 9 37 or 2 10 { n „ Dalwen 9 43 or 2 15 | Llandinam 9 50 or 2 22 Is 9d | Moat Lane 10 5 cr 2 30 Is 6d 7 or 9 10 Abermule 2 50 9d p.m. Montgomery.. 3 0 | a, Forden 3 5} J No Luggage allowed. Children under Three years of age. Free above Three and under Twelve, Half-price. First Class Tickets issued at Donble the Third '] Class Fares. u35 t