Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

Claeap Scale of Charges for PREPAID v Advertisements, of the" Wanted," For Sale," and "To Let Class. ■" ONE THKJUi KfSBBTMDN rXSKRTIONS 90 Wtrds W. Is. 3d. 38 Words- W. Is. 9d. 36 Words | Is. 2s. 3d. 44 Words is. 3d. 2s. 9d. fie Words. Is. 6d. 3s. 6d. A — ""f"J; SSantea. WANTED, a PORTER not under 18 years of age.—Apply to D. W. SIMPSON, Pon- typool. ta L WANTED, a Snflart YOUTH, as an Appren- tice to the Outfitting (live out).—D. W. Si MPSON, Outitter, Pontypool. ta WANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT, strong, -willing, clean, and experienced good wages.—Apply to Mi-s. EVANS, The Vicar- age, St. James's, Pontypool. rta WANTED, a strong Girl, as GENERAL SERVANT.—FOKGE HAMMER HOTEL, Blaenavon. rtaim WANTED, a Good GENBRAL SERVANT. —Apply, witii references, Mrs. PHILPOT, Mfttrket Tavern, Biaenav»n. rim MRS. JONES, Pontymoil Shop, is in Want of a General SERVANT must be an early riser. r3 WANTED, Good Piain COOK; must be experienced, and have good reference.— Apply, Mrs. JONES, Snaichwood House, Ponty- pool. rcp WANTED imaitdiateiy, several APPREN- TICES for Fu,ucy Drapery and Millinery. —For terms, &c., apgiy W. J. DAVIES, Draper, &c., Broad-st. and iving-st., Blaenavon. pSa NOTICE, WANTED, 1,000 MEN to call upon DAVIES, Draper and Clothier, bot- tom of Broad-street and King-street, Blaenavon, to see his new autumn patterns of SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, &c. A selection of over L000 Patterns. SUITS from 25s. to 75s. TROUSERS from 7s. 6d. to 21s. A perfect fit guaranteed. Your patronage solicited.—Note toe address W. J. DAVIES, bottom of Broad- street and King-street, Blaenavon. uta WANTED, a PLUMBER'S LABOURER, to whom constant employment would be given must be well recommended.—Apply to the MANAGER, Pontypool Gas and Water Offices. August 20th, 1891. eta WANTED, General SERVANT, country girl, who can milk good wages given.— Apply, WOODWARD, Gelligaer. 27p "TTT" ANTED, an experienced GENERAL SERVANT.—Apply to Mrs. PHILLIPS, "Careen Lawn, Panteg. 821cp RESS AND AIA.N,TLE MAKING.— I WANTED at once, good Hands.—E. FOWLER, Pontypool. 821ta YOUNG Lady accustomed to teaching would be glad to Receive MUSIC PUPILS; terms moderate commencing September.—Mr. DICKS, Grocer, Blaenavon. 828cp ..4>- WANTED, SIX GIRLS, to work in Bolt Factory at Crumlin.—Apyly, VIADUCT WORKS, Cruralin. 821ta WANTED, a respectable well educated YOUTH as an Apprentice to the Iron- mongery.—Apply, DAVIES & SANDBROOK, Pon- typool. ta Q (NpARF, HOURS. — Book-keeper offers his Services; books kept; carefully audited; balance sheets prepared; rents and debts col- lected.—" SCRIBE," Office of this Paper. ta "t:=' NOT ait. i O Ai ORMONDE CUSHION-TYRED loi/l SAFETY FOR SALE (Cheap); Balis Everywhere List Price, 16 Guineas.— Apply, EDWARD PRICE, Bell Inn, High-street, Pontypool. 28p ARRANTED WATCHES. Our Watches W at 9s. 6d., 12s. 6d., 15s., 17s. 6d., and 20s. are accurate timekeepers. A written warranty with each watch.—A. ALLMARK, 2, Crane-street, Pontypool. 4p ARRANTED WATCHES. Our silver full-plate LEVER WATCHES at 37s. have solid silver cases and a two years' warranty. ALLMAKK. 4p ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES. Our 70s. ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, in extra heavy silver cases, gold balance wheels, jewelled movements (four sizes) are not equalled.—ALLMAKK, Crane-st., Pontypool. 4p IOR 4 -Apply, SALE, GG. ,)-oNI-I ETREHDAITTi:iC, HThINe CG cuSiT-t; RFAarWm,. nea. Pon typool. 49cp I^OR SALE, FAIR MOUNT VILEA, a good Dwelling-house, situated on one of the inest spots, having its frontage facing the town of Blaenavoa.-Op:m for inspection to all, or apply to Mr. Thcs. PRICE, Green Hill Villa, Blaenavon. FOR SALE, a bargain, 2 Tons of New 'lo'L SMITH IRON, together with Shoeing Irün.-Fol'/]?articllL.rs, apply. E. CABLE, 40 and 80, George-street, Pontypool. 826cp .11" SALE, 1 Ton DRIPPLE ROVE JT CART 1 Spale Cart: suit horse 14 hands. —Apply, POWELL, Wheelwright, Pontypool. 288mp rr-sO SOLD by Private Treaty that very JL desirable FREEHOLD DW'ELLING- FOUSE and GARDEN called Wynuham Cot- tage, SebastoDol. containing 1.2V' square vams. —APPLY to J. WAI.TEKS. P=:Kg Steel J\ OLTO. .Il'j,c.j.c;o. i o FASHIONABLE Pony and "Cob-Size X JL TRAPS also; Pony and Cob-size Crank MILK CARTS, &c.—ROSSES, Herbert-street, Newport. 21cp -v. I PLANTS -r,or Sale, of the following JL rjorts — Vetches, Autuma Cauliflower, CeLery plants, Brocoli, Savoys, Curly Greens, Wheeler's Flat Dutch, Ac. also very prime Taafccldng Straw.—Apply Hv. KIPE, Coedy- gric Farm, GrinithstowH. ta X?OS SALE.—A new BREAK, capable of X* carrving about 16 persons also a nice p :-T A ETON • suit cob 13-2. and a Yarmsned DOG CART, nearly lie at ike Car- riage Works, Pontypool. ta *RL!-HOLD BUILDING LAND FOR ^ALE and on lease, in lets, for cottages and villas Machine Meadow. Pontnewynydd.— J. DANIEL, Abersychan. ta f t-s XUilLLilNT Fire and Bui* -proof SAFE, f-*j ouiy Seventy Shillings. — Bgv\n and COMPANY, Linnvc?, r°ntypofei. ta _=; t (; fit i.tt. flT1' > LET, near the Catholic School. Poaty- 1 -ool^ Workman's COTTAGE, with small wa-, —-Apply, Mrs. BELL. Hawthorn Vilhs SfeV i^. 'ta k PARTMENTS TO LET. Osbome-road, J\ Polity-pool. — Apply, '• H. PRTS* P. ypool. r n"" or FOR SALE—GROCERY and 1 PEOYISI N B USINESS: double vi^nted gV'-i-i r n.l d*.vslUug-uouse, with G00 square wirus of garden pleasantly situated in a tr-iving I i-t, rent £ 2d.—Appsy, by letivji' ?uly, u R," OSce of this Papar. "T *>'RTMENTs'to Let (Froat SITTIInG "and BEDROOMS) moderate: quiet a •• boarho(p- PiY,X.Y.Z., p, druce. v 4p 4 t-odrfngs, J\. •in respectable locality vait t^o xr-eads. —>!y, MVS. B\ikan~, p Tyrvdd. unp ;1' 28, Ciareri<»*treet, PorJy[.»>ol, '.i'O LiiJ'f. J3I —Apply, W. COH^ER, Boot and Shoe U: -actaver. -7P IWtscellancoui. GLOBE HOTEL, Pontypool (Proprietor, Mr. W. Williams).—Shepherds' ANNUAL DINNER, Monday Next, at 5.30; Fee, 2s. 6d. Friends invited. rta MPORTANT NOTICE.—The DRAWING CLASSES held in the PARK TERRACE BOARD SCHOOLS will RE-OPEN on SATUR- DAY MORNING NEXT, August 22nd. Subjects Freehand, Model and Geometry. Fee 2d. per Lesson. Teacher, Mr. F. E. FRENCH. GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD- FELLOWS, Pontypool District, Hope of Llanvihangel Lodge, No. 3309. All communi- cations in connection with the above Lodge should henceforth be sent to me, T. LINDSAY, Secretary, Sebastopol, Nr. Newport, Mon. rta BLAENAVON (Thursday) FOOTBALL CLUB would like to ARRANGE MATCHES with good teams.—Address, F. H. PHILLIPS, 21, Broad-street. rta WM. THOMAS, PRACTICAL TAILOR, late of Pontypool, begs to announce that he has taken to the Business lately carried on by Mr. BEN DAVIES, High-street, Aoersychan, and trusts bj"strict attention to Basiness and Mode- rate Charges to meet a continuance of the patronage oestowed on his predecessor. Style and fit guaranteed.—Address, 27, High-street, Abersychan. rep T JAMES WOOLFE, hereby give NOTICE that I will not be Responsible for aay DEBT or CLAIM transacted by my WIFE, Mary Ann Woolfe. 29p OTICE. MMLLNEP-Y AND STRAW N WORK.—Hats and Bonnets Cleaned, Dyed, and Altered to the Latest Ladies' Old Trimmings Renewed, and done up at the shortest notice.—E. HALL, 33, Nicholas-street, Pontypool. 288mp CI O A L. — ORDERS taken for RED ASH, J at 15s. 6d. per ton, delivered in Poatypool.— T. BROWN, Grocer, High street Post-office, Pontypool. 828«p A Private Gentleman has MONEY to LEND from £ 5 to £ 500, to Farmers, Market Gardeaers, Householders and Public generally, in strict confidence and without publicity; no preliminary fees asked for.—Apply to JOHN SULLY, 11, High-street, Pontypool. n30p COLT BREAKING by WHo NEWMAN, Aber- syohan. Ladies and Gentlemen taught Riding and Driving. Horses bought and sold on commission. Clipping and Siageing. ta butéltíDna 1. PONTYPOOL HIGH SCHOOL, PARK-TERRACE. (PARK-TERRACE SUNDAY SCHOOLROOM.) SPECIAL PREPARATION for the Highest PLACES and most Valuable SCHOLAR- SHIPS at the Entrance Examination of the West Monmouth School also for the Universities, Professional Examinations, Civil Service, and Commercial Life. Hours of Attendance-From 9.30 to 12.30, and from 2.30 to 4.30. Tuition Fee-From Two Guineas per term. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION FOR BOYS ATTENDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, In any subject desired, on Wednesday and Satur- day Mornings, from 9 to«l. Tuition Fee-From One Guinea per Term. Each School Year consists of Three Terms. EVENING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, In any subject desired.. Tuition Fee-For Two Lessons each Week, One Guinea per Quarter. Pupils may join these Classes at any time, as the course of Twenty Lessons is reckoned from the Date of Entrance. The CHRISTMAS TERM commences on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER THE 21ST. ROBERT FARQUHAR McKERROW, White House, Pontypool. Principal. ABERGAVENNY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. BOARDERS RECEIVED BY THE HEAD MASTER. Healthy Locality, Comfortable Home, Thorough Education, Moderate Fees. During last Nine Years ALL CANDIDATES have passed Cambridge Local Examination—75 per cent obtaining Honours. Special Distinctions in LATIN, FRENCH, MATHEMATICS, &c. Term Begins 15th September. CAERLEON. LULWORTH HOUSE SCHOOL OF i j MUSIC AND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (Boarders and Day Pupils). PRINCIPAL MRS. ALFRED MORRIS t (Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music). Assisted by the following:- German, Latin, and Algebra Dr. Berlin. English and Arithmetic Miss Messervy. (1st Class C.O.P., with Honours). French .Madlle. B. Galin (Paris). Violin Mr. E. G. R. Richards. Drawing, Painting, and Geometry .Miss Wells (Assistant Teacher School of Art). Pianoforte, Solo and Class Singing, and Harmony, Mrs. A. Morris. Great Success at Examinations. Preparation for Cambridge and Oxford Locals also College of Preceptors. Special Advantages for Girls desiring a Musical Education. Those not con- nected with the School can have Lessons in any of the Subjects Taught. Recreation Ground, One Acre. Tennis. Next Term, September 10th. For Prospectus apply to Principal. GIRLS' PREPARATORY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ALBioN ROAD, PONTYPOOL. j THE AUTUMN TERM will Commence on TUESDAY, September/ 22nd. A few Vacancies for Daily Pupils. The Lessons in Dancing will be resumed on the Wednesday fol- lowing the re-opening.ot School. M'ss LLOYD, Principal. SUMMER DRINKS!! HERB BEER IN PERFECTION. TRY FORD'S BOTANIC EXTRACT. HERB BEER, REFRESHING & HEALTHY. USE FORD'S BOTANIC EXTRACT. HEKB BEER, TONIC AND APPETISING. BUY FORD'S BOTANIC EXTRACT. ASK rOUR GROCER FOR IT. ,,<f Sold Everywhere in Bottles.-A Sixpenny Bottle for Fivepenc:, 3 Shilling Bottle for Ninepence. r PItEPAREU BY < E. Pl.,F R°NTYPOOL. COLLIERY STABLES FITTED COMPLETE WITH STONES IMPROVED CHAFF CUTTERS AND CORN CRUSHERS. Free Prices on application to J. S. STONE, MANUFACTURER. CLAHEXC: I LACE, NEWPORT, MON. HARMSTON & Co. MUSIC STORES, Crane St., PONTY POOL, "DESPECTFULLY invite inspection -*— of an entirely new, large, and varied stock of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of every description, now in their Show Rooms, which have been PERSONALLY SELECTED from the leading London warerooms, and comprise PIANOFORTES by Collard, Kirkman, Hopkinson, &c., AMERICAN ORGANS by The Smith Organ Co., Mason, Hamlin, Kam, Bell, &c., and HARMONIUMS by excellent makers, all offered at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES for CASH, and by easy instalments, on HABMSTOIT & Co.'s Hire Purchase System. f HARMSTON & Co. Call the special attention of persons desiring to meet with a good substantial Piano at a moderate price, to their unrivalled "ECLIPSE" PIANO, PRICE 16 GUINEAS, In neat Walnut Case, with Marquetry Panel, and having a complete Iron Frame, nickel-bolted wrest plank Bar, full trichord (3 wires to each note down to the covered strings). Being of great strength and solidity, it is very durable, and places a reliable piano of brilliant and powerful tone and responsive touch within reach of all. Warranted 7 years. Tuned free first year. — HARMSTON & Co. Also desire to invite attention to their new Iron Framed, full compass "EXCELSIOR' PIANO In massive Burr Walnut Case, with solid Panel, Sconces, &c., round, full tone, and easy touch, which may be had on HARMSTON & Co.'s Easy Hire Pur- chase System, at 10s. 6D. per month. Warranted seven years. IN AMERICAN ORGANS As Special Sole District Agents for the famous SMITH ORGANS, And other leading makers, and having on view in their Show Rooms one of the best and largest selections of these charming instruments in the provinces, HARMSTON & Co are able to offer pur- chasers astonishing value and unrivalled facilities for purchase. Unparalleled Discounts are allowed for Cash, and HARMSTON & Co.'s Hire Purchase System Terms are so much easier than the usually adopted scale, as to be practically within the reach of all. HARMSTON & Co.'s GUARANTEED GENUINE REED ORGANS. A large selection of all makes Iconstantly in stock. 16 10s. 5 octaves, knee swell. t7 17s. 6D. 5 octaves, knee swell, 4 acting stops. -14 9 9s. 7 stops, knee swell, &c., in Cabinet Case. £ 12 12s. 9 stops, octave couplers,&c., knee swell and grand organ. CHAPEL ORGANS at unprecedented discounts. HARMONIUMS From 3 GUINEAS and upwards. Best value allowed on second-hand in- struments taken in exchange. ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE. Special attention to TUNING AND REPAIRING of Pipe and Reed Organs, Pianofortes and Harmoniums, by first-class workmen, under the personal supervision of MR. A. E. HARMSTON, (Certificated Tuner.) ESTIMATES OF REPAIRS GRATIS. HARMSTON & Co. I MUSIC STORES, 16, Crane St., PONTYPOOL, AND 7, Cardiff St., A B E RD A 11E, j « » 24, 26, & 26A, COMMERCIAL STREET, PONTYPOOL, AUGUST, 1891. MADAM, I beg to inform you that my Sale of Surplus SUMMER STOCK for CASH commenced on TUESDAY the 18th inst., and continue throughout the month. Finding it necessary to limit this Sale for a fortnight, I have decided to make GREATER REDUCTIONS than ever on all Summer Goods, ? to effect a speedy and entire clearance. Respectfully requesting the favour of your patronage, I am, Madam, v t Yours respectfully. R. W. WOOLLEY. N.B.—No Patterns can be cut, or Goods sent on approbation during sale. FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND To be SOLD, or LET On Lease; situated on the upper road between Pontypool and Pontnewynydd. For terms, apply to Mr. G. J. JEE, Pontypool. FOR SALE, FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND. Near the TOWN nod WORKS, on the 08BORNB ROAD, PONTYPOOL. PECKERSLEY wishes to inform the Public » that he has availed hiooaelf of the Enfran- chisement Act, and has converted his Copyhold to Freehold, and is now OFFERING all those eligible FREEHOLD SITES for BUILDING purposes. TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, AT the BRITISH IRON WORKS, ABERSYCHAN, 400,000 Second-hand FIRE BRICKS. 200,000 do. BUILDING do. 2,000 Tons Good BUILDING STONES. 1,000 Do. do. do. (Dressed). 20,000 Second-hand SLATES. Apply at the WOKKS or of T. P. JONES & Co., Newport. <te- GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSION TRAINS will run as under :— MONDAY, August 24, to BRISTOL (Day Trip)—From Aberdare at 6.55 a.m. Mountain Ash, -7 5 Merthyr, 6.50; Abercanaid, 6.55 Aberfan, 7.5; Quakers Yard, 7.20; Trehama, 7.25 Llancaiach, 7.30 Rbymney Junction, 7-w Tredegar Junction, 7.40 Crumlin, 7.50; pool (Clarence-street), 8.10 Pontypool iioaa. 8.20. On THURSDAY, August 27, a Cheap Day Excur- sion to SWANSEA-Wili leave Usk 7.30 a.m Little Mill, 7.40 Pontypool Road, 7.55 P01^" pool (Clarence-street), 8.5 Ireharns, »•<*> Mountain Ash, 8.50 Aberdare, 9.0 and wain, at 9.15 a.m. SATURDAY, August 29, to LONDON, for 3, 4, 5, or 6 Days—From Aberdare at 11.20 P-m- Mountain Ash, 11.30 Merthyr, 1115 Abercan- aid, 11.20 Aberfan, 11.25; QuaWs Yard,ll-40; Treharris, 11.50 Llancaiach, 11.55 RH#?0 Junction, 12.0; Tredegar Junction, 12.10 (Sunday morning) Crumim ^=jiLeIel» Pontypool (Clarence-street), Pontypool Road, 12.40 Abergavenny, 1.0 a-a. For Full Particulars see Bills. HENRY LAMBERT, al General Manager. ITALIAN GARDENS, PONTYPOOL PARK. By the kind permission of J- C. Hanbury, J Esq., J.P. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1891, SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. TWO VOCALISTS: IR. TREVOR, IR: JAMES, LINCOLN ^AENAVON. The Band of the 3rd S. W. Borderers, con- ductor Mr. S. T. RODERICK, wil play, by desire, the descriptive piece, "THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO," WITH EFFECm CWMCARS. THE FIRST GRAK? ATHLETIC SPORTS, ia connection "Court Cwmcarn, No. 7933, of the Order of Foresters Friendly Society, held m a Field adjoining tne CVVMCARJS HOTEL, CWMCARN, near Abercarn, J?11 MABOJM R\, DAY, MONDAY, September 7th, 1891. PRIZES TO THE AMOUNT OfJ1! ^UIXEAS WILL BE GIVEN n AY. Fk S PROGRAMME or EvBNTS: 130 Yards Boys' Race (under 1).. Stored and handicapped on the ground. First prIZe, l aecond, 7s. 6d.; third, r»s. Entrance, Gd. 130 Yards Boys Race (under ^ered axip handicapped on the ground. First iJrIze, tl second, 7s. 6d.; third, 5s. Entrance, Gd. • 180 irards Open Handicap. FirfcJA-)i me, £ 2 10s.; 2nd, £ 1 5s.; 3rd. l«s. Entrance. ls-J. 440 Yards Open Handicap. FirSu £ 2 10s.; 2nd prize £ 1 5s.; 3rd, 15s. Entrapj H. One Mile Open i oot Race. Fir-t £ 2 10s.; 2nd prize, £ 1 5s.: 3rd, lis. Entrant 220 Yards Old Man's Race (over >'u J age). First prize. 15s.: 2nd. 7s. Gd.; 3rd, ^ce, 6d. Four Mile Bicycle Race (Open ll»I1^caP). First prize, £ 2 10a.; 2nd, 2oS.; 3rd, 15s. E^^ce, u 6d- One Mile Bicycle Race (Open Haa^al>). First prize, £ 2 10s.; 2nd, 25s.; 3rd. 15s. Eii™ce'Is. 6d. J Hiy'h J4ixn]j. Firat prize-. 2nd,- 1 s- ^trance. 6d. pole Jump. First prize. 15s.; 2nct, IVs. Entrance. Three-legged Race. First i.ri^: ,s- 2nd, 2s. 6d. Entrance, 6d. Sack Race. First prize. <s. t'd.; "d. En- trance, 6d. • Donkey Race. First prize. 15s.; 2nd, 58. Entrance ^Bucket Hace. One prize, 7s. Gd. Entrance, 3(j OfReials Haiiclical)per, George Kosser, Judges, the Committee. Entry Forms now ready. Gates open at 12.30 a.m. Sports coillmeuce I 1).In Risca Artillery Band will also be in attendance. Entrance to the Field, Sixpence. „nmt TENDERS required tor STANDING ROOM for Shows, Refreshment Stalls, &c. Entry Forms and all information, apply to CHARLES BAKER, See., Pontywain. near New, Ort.'NLIOU. .4 BASS & co:s CE^IRATED SIXTY SHIL- LING ALE is always to be had on draught, IN excellent .-CONDITION. at PEACH'S, Greyhound Vaolte, b^t Bass & Co.'si Ales draWn. ta r PONTYPOOL WESLEYAN CHAPEL. ,ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, Preacher, the REV. PETER MACKENZIE. Services to commence, Morning, 11 Evening, 6 o'clock. A Collection will be made at the close of each Service in aid of the Trust Fund. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH, MR. MACKENZIE WILL DELIVER A LECTURE SUBJECT, NEHEMIAH PATRIOT & SAINT." R. GREENWAY, Esq., J.P., will preside at 7.30 o'clock. Tickets—Body of Chapel Is Gallery, 6d.; may be had of Mr. Thos. Williams (Coal Mer- chant) and Mr. Udell (Draper). THE REY. ARCHD. G. BROWN The popular pastor of the East London Tabernacle will CONDUCT SERVICES AT HOPE BAPTIST CHAPEL, CROSS KEYS, On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, AUGUST 31ST, SEPTEMBER 1ST & 21TD. THE OREER OF SERVICES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: Monday Evening, at 7 o'clock—A SERMON. Tuesday Afternoon, at 3.30—A BIBLE READING. Tuesday Evening, at 7.0 A SERMON. Wednesday Afternoon, at 3.30-A BIBLE READING. Wednesday Evening, at 7.0—A SERMON. » Friends living in Newport and the Eastern and Western Valleys will find on reference to the time tables that trains run conveniently for the Services. PONTYPOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. THE MUSICAL COMPETITION In connection with the above Union, will be resumed on THURSDAY NEXT, AUGUST 27th, » in MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 7.30. Tickets of admission 6d. each. Members of com- peting choirs, 3d. each. T. B. SMITH, Hon. Sec. IMPORTANT NOTICE ¡ TO LIBERAL VOTERS. ALL LIBERALS who have received from the Conservatives NOTICES of OBJEC- TIONS to their names being retained on the VOTERS LISTS, will please at once communi- cate with LOCAL LIBERAL SECRETARIES. TREVETHIN SCHOOL BOARD. GARNDIFFAITH SCHOOL. WANTED IMMEDIATELY for this large Tt mixed school, an ASSISTANT MIS- TRESS. Candidates must be competent to teach 4th Standard, and have a fair knowledge of drawing. Applications, with testimonials, to be sent to the undersigned, on or before the 31st instant. GEORGE MILLARD, Board Schools, Garndiffaith. To COAL PROPRIETORS. THE PONTYPOOL GAS AND WATER CpMPANY are prepared to receive TEN- DERS for the SUPPLY of BEST LARGE GAS COL, for their Gas Works, for one year, commencmg on the 1st day of October next. The Coal to be delivered free on the Great estern Sidings at Crane-street, Pontypool, or Clarence street, Pontypool, or the Ebbw Vaie Company's Siding, Pontymoil, in such-quantit.es and at such times as may be required. Further particulars may be obtained on appli- cation to the Manager. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of the Company, endorsed Tender for Gas Coal," and delivered at the Company's Office, Mill- road, Trosnant, Pontypool, not later than MONDAY, the 31st August, instant. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, t. ANDREW HAIR, Secretary and Manager. Pontypool Gas and Water Offices, August 20th, 1891. OXE POUND REWARD. "TlCTHElfEAS, some efil-disposed person h;is V\ been wilfully breaking the SEATS by the side of the path leading to Trevethin Church, THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE that the above reward will be paid to anyone who shall furnish such information to Supt. JAMES as will lead to the conviction of any parson or persons damaging the seats or gates on the said path. By order of the CHI3 RCIIWARDEN8, SHORT NOTICE. No, 2, HAWTHORN VILLAS, NEW INN, NR. PONTYPOOL. ATTRACTIVE SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. ———————— MR. J. G. HEDGES HAS been favoured with instructions from HENRY HOLLAND, Esq., (who is leaving the Neighbourhood) to Sell by Auction, on the above-named premises, on THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 1891, the whole of his Valuable and Well- preserved HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising the appointments of drawing room, dining room, 4 principal bedrooms, servants' room, kitchen, china pantry, and out-door effects, viz.— Drawing Room Superb walnut suite, handsomely upholstered in crimson plush; inlaid walnut loo table inlaid walnut cabinet; walnut and gold overmantel; full compass trichord pianoforte (by eminent maker) in walnut and gold case, with splendidly carved panel fr.,nt; cornice pole and rings walnut work table table and hanging lamps; lustres and other ornaments; pictures and paintings fender and fire brasses carpet, rugs, etc.—Dining Room: Massive suite in leather dining table oak escritoire and book case portable billiard table carpet; rugs fender and fire brasses; pictures ornaments etc.-Hall.. Umbrella and hat stand; hall and stair carpets.-Principal Bedrooms: Handsome brass rail French bedsteads; palliasses and feather bed; duchesse table and stand; black and gold overmantel; set of chamber waro carpet; half-tester brasli and iron bedstead; palliasse; wool mattress and feather bed; massive birch washstand and table mahogany wardrobe mahogany and cane-seated chairs; set of chamber ware dressing glass carpet, &c. three iron French bedsteads palliasses millpufl: beds; chairs; tables and stands; mahogany and other chests. Contents of ser- vants' room. Kitchen: Tables chairs arm chairs sets of tea and dinner ware patent mangle (nearly new) rain water tubs tooking requisites and many other useful L.ltd valuable lots too numerous to particularise. Sale at 3 o'clock iu the afternoon. No Reserve. GOODS ON TIEW MORNING OF SALE. Further particulars of the Auctioneer. Dated, The Pontypool Auction Estate and Insurance Offices (Regd.), Bank Chambers, Pontypool, August 18th, 1891. N.B.-Mr. J. G. Sedges GUARANTEES that all Furniture and Chattel Sales entrusted to him shall be settled for in full within 21 hours of the fall of the hamm,r on the last Lot. Telegraphic Address—"Auctioneer, Pontypool." TALYWAIN, NR. PONTYPOOL. VALUABLE COPYHOLD PROPERTIES To be Sold by Auction by MR. JOHN YOUNG, At the BELL, ABERSYCHAN, On MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1891, At 3 for 4 o'clock in the afternoon (subject Jo conditions of sale to be then declared) the following eligible Dwelling Houses, viz.: All those 7 messuages or dwelling houses and premises thereto belonging, situate and being Nos. 1 to 7 inclusive. Bryn-terrace, Talywain, in the Parish of Trevethin, in the County of Monmouth, and now in the occupation of the Rev. D. M. Davies and Messrs. O. T. Glanville, William Andrews, John Skryme, B. Hughes, J. Jones, and J.Wat- kins, and producing a gross aggregate yearly rental of JE67 58. Od. The Property is Copyhold of the Manor of Wentsland and Bryngwin. The houses are let to very respectable Tenants, and the Property, being situate in the neigh- bourhood of various Collieries and Works, is always readily tenanted, and this affords a Safe Investment to intending Pur- chasers. For further Particulars, apply to the AUC- TIONEER, 7, Tredegar-place, Newport, Mon. or to MESSRS. BYTHWAY & SON, Solicitors, Pontypool or to MESSRS. DARBISHIRE, TATHAM, & WORTHINGTON, Solicitors, Manchester. O GOY T R E Y H A L, Near Nantyderry Station- MR. (WILLIAM ROBERTS has fixed MON- DAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, for the sale of his valuable live and dead FARMING STOCK. —PHILIP MORGAN, Auctioneer, Abergavenny and Pontypool. TREVETHIN SCHOOL BOARD. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1891. -\TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on J3I and^from the 1st day of SEPTEMBER NEXT all the schools belonging to the above named Board will be FREE for the admis- sion of all children between the ages of 3 and 15 yaars. HENRY BYTHWAY, < Clerk to the Board. Pontypool, August 20th. 1891. LLANVRECHVA UPPER SCHOOL BOARD. d ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1891. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on and from the 1st day of SEPTEMBER NEXT the schools belonging to the above named Board will be FREE for the admission of all children between the ages of 3 and 15 years. HENRY BYTHWAY, Clerk to the Board. Pontypool, August 20th, 1891. Uoluruccr 4TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION, SOUTH WALES BORDERERS.- B COMPANY — Company ORDERS for the Week, ending 29th Aug., 1891.-Officer for duty, Lieut. White ser- geantdo., Sergt.Price;corporal do.,Corpl.Fowler; bugler do., Bugler Haddock.—Monday, 24th Aug. 2nd and 3rd class firing from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30p.m. Squad drill at 7.30 p.m.-Tuesday, 2oth Aug.: ? (-rill at 7.30 p.m.—Wednesday,-6th Aug.: Squad drill at 7.30 p.m.—Thursday, 27th Aug Con-pany DrilTin undress uniform at 7.30p.m.; Senior an 1 junior competitions for July and A ust; also 3rd Class firing at 3 p.ra.-niday, 2o Aug.: Squad Drill at 7.30 P.M.-Sat urday, 2 .Aug.: Senior and ]unior competitions for July and August; also 3rd Class firing at 3 p.m. —Memo.: 1. Members who have not already done so are requested to fire their 3rd Class during the week. 2. There will be a Church Parade on Sunday, the 30th August.—(Signed), R. W. WOOLLEY, Lieut, commanding B Company, 4th \7.B., S.W.B. VOLUNTEER BRIGADE OF POSITION ARTILLERY, W.D.R.A. (1st MON- MOUTHSHIRE), Nos. 5 AND 6 BAT- TERIES.—ORDERS for the Week ending 29th August.—Monday, 7.30 p.tn- '• Gun drill and cavalry foot drill f band practice, 8.30 P-ni. Sword drill for non-ssioned officers. Tuesday: Nii. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m.: Gun drill and cavalry foot drill; band practice. 8.30 p m. Sword drill for non-commissioned officers. Thursday: Nil. Friday, 7.30 p-?a-: <*un drill and cavalry foot drill; band practice. 8.30 p.m.: Sword drill fo* non-commissioned officers. On duty: Captain H. Watts; Sergeant-major J. Davies Sergeants "W- H. Piiten (No. 5), S. Evans (No. 6) Corporals A. James (No n) WlVl- Rees (No. 6) Bombardiers J- Parry (No. 5), H. Evans (No. 6); Trum- peter E. Loveless. — D. E. WILLIAMS, Captain, ComraandiDff IHU Station. To FISHMONGERS, HAWKERS AND OTHERS. The herriag season having just opened at Grimsby, M. W. JENNISON is now able to supply daily (for cash) FRESH OR SEA-SALTFD HERRINGS, KIPPERS AND BLOATERS, at lowest wholesale prices, in lots from 12B.- worth upwards, to suit purchasers, and assorted according to order. All kinds of FRESH FISH in season. FINNON HADDOCKS of the BEST cures. Shrimps, Prawns &c., supplied daily, and best value guaranteed. MW. J. having had over 20 years experience • as a wholesale fish merchant, has a mon^gh dge of the requirement of fish- Drovp^h?a°/wr+^classes, and if given a trial will fn'p&cysa„2VQeffAtn^°n b0th in PRICES an .d QUALITY. QT^i8^ sent off same day as cash and order arrive, providing weather is favourable for fishing. Terms strictly cash by P.O. Order with order. Address-31. W. JENNISON, FISH MERCHANT, GRIMSBY.