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)f tQlW FINE ART MAGAZINE. essrs. CASSELL PETTElt & GALPIN will publish, price 7d. Monthly, The MAGAZINE of ART. ttiLTJSTRATBD. |( PART 1 now ready, price 7d. the MAGAZINE OF ART will be given from *orlr K° montk most attractive examples of the F^nd ifat "^rt *s doing f°r world in our own day, V first a* s^\e h35 done in times past. Artists of the rank will supply the subjects and the drawings, a s Authors of the highest repute, and possessing ^h £ lfla* knowledge of the branches of Art upon ar^j j they write, will endeavour so to pen their butC 1 he not merely descriptive text, to c)i Car* brilliant, readable essays, calculated alike intJ?antl sense and to afford matter of enduring ,< and instruction. renj feature of excellence will be wanting to WJ.?ER the MAGAZINE OF ART worthy of ranking expensive works of its class, the high price of ^/ch confines them mainly to the wealthy. '—Extract pectus. The following will form some of the most attractive features uf the early numbers of THE MAGAZINE „ of ART:— T5.E GENERAL'S HEADQUARTERS." From the hibition *>ETT,E' f°r the Royal Academy Ex- PAIR MAIDENS." An Original Drawing on Wood •<N?Y !• E. MILLAIS, R.A. MIGHT HAVE BEEN." From the Picture in tlw JJudley Gallery by LOUISE JOFLINC, drawn on Wood by «« •j.I'J* Artist. *°M STONE TO LIFE." From the Statue by W. •< MARSHALL, R.A. ^WVOCATION." From the Picture for the Royal "0WapSSSO!,1cy M""is'ARA' S(R FRANCIS GRANT, P.R.A. F. LEIGHTON, R.A. S. M, WARD, R.A. With Portraits and Copies of some of their most character* works, forming the first three papers of a series—" Our At>-k'X>"g Artists." "ST§- HAUNTS. A Series of Papers on favourite Tfttfetching Grounds, illustrated by Original Drawings. PARIS EXHIBITION. Papers thereon, with Views of the Buildings and Illustrations of the most remarkable ft, inhibits. t ROYAL ACADEMY. 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With Fac-simile Coloured Plates. .The work is produced in a style which leaves all rivals far "•nd."—Southampton Observer. ^Cissell Petter <&* Galpin, London; and all Booksellers. Now publishing in MONTHLY PARTS, price 6d. familiar Wild Flowers. By F. E. Hur.ME, F.L.S., F.S.A. With Coloured Plates. coloured figures are exquisitely beautiful; they are more nished paintings than Magazine. J-assell Petter .&- Galpin, London; and all Booksellers. Just commenced, MONTHLY, 7d. and 8$d. Cass ell's Illustrated Bunymi. With Coloured Plates. This new edition, in quarto size, with coloured plates, is ^9*ight out at such a price as will place this fine illustrated ^"tion within general reach."—Nonconforntist. Now publishing, in MONTHLY PARTS, price 7d. CASSELL'S HISTORY OF 1!he Mttsso-Turkish War. its': The narrative is written with clearness and vivacity, and J* interest is much increased by the numerous and well-designed ^Sravings which illustrate it."—Scotsman. Now publishing, in MONTHLY PARTS, price 7d. Great Industries of Great Britain. Such a work was much needed."—Mining World. Cassell Petter Galpin, London; and all Booksellers. THE THREE MAGAZINES. -?• Monthly, price 7d. Gassell's Family Magazine. J,. CASSELL'S FAMILY MAGAZINE has ever been one of the • °st entertaining of our serials. A large part of its contents ji °f a pictorial nature, well selected and diverting, but then it Is0 contains a good deal of useful information in regard to !j"\ny subjects of domestic interest, such as articles on cookery f household economy and management, dress, gardening, all valuable, especially to lady readers."—Scotsman. 2. Monthly, price 0d. Quiver, for Sunday Reading. THE QUIVER is widely known as one of the very best of ,f>3fines."—R ecord. I HE QUIVER contains a rare varietv of tales, essays, poems, w'? sketches—a body of right good reading and well-executed ^es."—Nonconformist. :1. Monthly, price 6d. little Folks Magazine. LITTLE FOLKS is always a welcome arrival both in the ^■sery and the school-room. Many of the woodcuts are really charming little works of art."—Academy. LITTLE FOLKS defies competition."—Derby Mercury, \asseii Petter &> Galpin, London; and all Booksellers. Now ready, Part 6, price 7d. Science for All. lit" SCIKNCE FOR ALL takes the every-day incidents of j.,eand the commonest objects which surround Wi, and in simple and clear laneuage the scientific, prin- ij]Wes which underlie them, and whofe operation they titrate. The flame of a candle serves as a text on ta k to treat °f combustion—from a dead leaf are .Sht the principles of vegmnble construction and life growth—by the markings in the marble which j^arrients our chimney-pieces is elucidated the geo- Va^'Ca' formation from which it has been dug, and the ha processes by which it and kindred formations Ve been produced and so on through every depart- some familiar object or some well-known fact is eked out, and from it the particular branch of science £ which it belongs is illustrated and explained."— Xtract from Prospectus. ^Cassel/ Puler 6> Galpin, London and all Booksellers. Now publishing, in MONTHLY PARTS, price 7d. 1:h.e Sew Its Stirring Story of t Adventure, Peril, and Heroism. tile A marvel of cheap literature. The letterpress is excellent, type good, the illustrations numerous and weB executed, y and Aavy Gazette. ^seilPetter Galpin, Louden and all Booksellers. ■^o-.v ready, VOLUME 2, price 7s. 6d. Cotm tries of the World. l1y ROBERT BROWN. M.A., Ph.D., F.L.S., „ F-R.U.S. with about 130 Illustrations. •1|st'ti 'S a caP'ta' ^"ook for young people, while for literary 'Hvji Ss.' lending lib aiies, and the like, it will be found quite N.B tle lhlU- •^Part 21, now ready, price 7d., forms th^ First c Part of VOLUME 3. as*ell Fetter Galixn. London and all Booksellers. Y FRIDAY, price 3d.; post free, 3id. LIVE STOCK JOUKHAL and FANCIEK'S GAZEXT 2, AND X^UtVTRY GENTLEMAN'S CHRONICLE, been the recognised Organ of all Live Stock &_7fTests. It contains the Fullest and most Critical of TP.E SHOWS and important STOCK Atfrw' and LEADIXG ARTICLES by the IIIGHSST upon ail s.uV.,iects bearing directly (JgY^fdirecfy upon the pur?nits of the Country ^ernan, Agriculturist, and Fancier. "wishing Office and Office tor A aTertisement VV^BBLLE SAUVAGE YARD, LUDGATE HILI., E.C. better lie Galpin's COMPLETE containing a LÙt of Seve,al Volumes, consisting of BIBLES and RE- s WORKS. 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ALSO, Dissolved Bone Manure Concentrated Manure Superphosphate Soluble Guano THE Corn Manures arc designed especially for the production oi fine quality combined with large yield, in which respect they excel other well known fertilisers (see pamphlet, pages 2 and 3), and samples of corn grown with these Manures have fetched the highest market prices in past seasons. The Root Manures are designed, not only to give the young plants a good start, but to support them through every stage of their growth. Attention is drawn to these points as some Manures are only partial in their action, and, though forcing at first, fail to bring the crops to perfection. — Works-Ipswich & Bramford. Head Offices-Eastern Mills, Ipswich. AGENT: WILLIAM JAMES, Ironmonger & Implement Agent, 0-A.KIDXGKA.3Sr. ur Warehouse CAMBRIAN QUAY. BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT, 42, St. Mary Street, Cardigan. BEADT-MADE BOOTS & SHOES- DANIEL DAVIES, FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, BEGS to solicit an inspection of his Newly-received Stock of Ladies, Gentlemen, and Children's Ready-made WINTEE BOOTS, in all the latest designs, from the most noted Manufacturers, the whole of which are marked at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. Gentlemen's Fishing and Shooting Boots. Ladies' Gloue Kid Button Boots. THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT „ still continues to receive D. D.'s special attention, experienced workmen employed, and the best materials used. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. CEREDIG EVANS' COMPOUND QUININE PILLS THESE Pills, prepared from the recipe of an eminent Physician, who has for many years prescibed tliem for his patients with unerring success, are now publicly introduced, in order that the mass of the people may become acquainted with a Medicine, the efficacy of which has been proved beyond doubt in the treatment of all disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, such as Indigestion, Wind, Flatulency, Loss of Appetite, Sense of heaviness after Meals, Colic, Stitch in the Side or Back,, and habitual Constipation. They combine the tonic and strengthening properties of Quinine, with those of a mild aperient, thereby removing all obstructions to the healthy performance of the functions of digestion without causing depression of the system. For females these Pills will be found most valuable in restoring and invigorating the constitution, and may be taken with'perfect safety by all ages. ø The Proprietor has received numerous testimonies to their efficacy, and has every confidence in recommending them to all who are subject to the above complaints. PREPARED ONLY BY E. CEREDIG EVANS, Chemist, Cardigan, And sold in Boxes at Is. lid. each. GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. Patronised by several tminent Physicians and Surgeons, and Uhivebsaiay held in high esteem. Though you have suffered and despaired for yearl and tried Remedies in vain, be assured there is still a safe and speedy cure for you at a small coat by using GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS, which are now recognised by all as being the best Medicine yet discovered for PILE AND GRAVEL, as well as for the following pains, which, in Ninety-nine Cases out of every Hundred, are caused by these painful Maladies PAIN IN THE BAOK, FLATULENOYGRIPING, OOLIO, A SENSE OF WEIGHT IN THE BACK AND LOINS, DARTING PAINS IN THE REGION OF THE HEART, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS, CONSTIPATION, PAINS IN THE THIGHS, SOMETIMES SHOOTINQ DOWN TO THE OALF OF THE LEG AND FOOT, SUPPRESSION AND RETENTION OF URINE, PAINS IN THE STOMAOH, AND ALL LIVER COMPLAINT8. Thoasands have been cured by these Pills, and many who had been pronounced hopeless hare boen thoroughly restored to health by their use. ONZ BOX WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTICAL OF THEIR EFFICACY. In order to mil ait uho mag be suffering from ONE or SOTW. of thete Maladies, the Proprietor jntpares (nil Vegetable Remedy in the foUomng forms No. 1-GEORGRISPILE & GRAVEL PILLS. No. 2-GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. a-aRORaE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. Important Testimonialt from Doctors, Chemists, and lnvalida, from all parts of the country, will be forwarded to any address on receipt of a stamped envelope. Sold In Boxes, 1& lid. and as. 9d., by all respectable Chemists; by Post, la. 4d. and Ss., in postage stamps. ZTEBT BOX IS PROTECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT STAMP. NOTICE.-The title PILK AND GRAVEL PILLS" is Copyright, and entered at Staeionn" BaU. Proprietor, J. E. GEORGE, N.B.F.S., HIRWAIN. GLAMORGANSHIRE. I The Printing Trade. I N Intelligent YOUTH wanted as an AP- Xjl PRENTICE to the above Trade. A good opportunity offered to learn the different branches | thoroughly.—Apply, Office of this Pvper. ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF 30 YEARS. HENRY DANIEL DA VIES, MANUFACTURER OF "WOOLLEN CLOTHS, FLANNELS, BLANKETINGS, =' Welsh Plaids and Stripes, Hosiery and other Yarns, Priory Street, CARDIGAN. These Goods are manufactured from PURE Wools, and WARRANTED to be unadulterated with SHODDY, or any other INFERIOR Materials. ■ a-« The Hosiery Yarns are in great variety of Colours and Qualities, made up in dmerent size Balls convenient for Retail Dealers' ready sale. x PATTERNS and WHOLESALE PRICES forwarded, Post Free, to Shopkeepers ONLY. I D. R. WILLIAMS, SCULPTOR, Marble Works, LLANELLY. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Crosses, &c., executed in Granite, Marble, and Stone. Designs forwarded on application. Yn awr yn barod, priø Swllt, HYNODION HEN BREGETHWYR 9 CYMRU, Oydaf Hanesiolt dtfyrus am danynt Cyflawnir y gwaith mewn Tair Rhaa. Rhoddir Gwyneb-ddalen a Chynwysiad cyftaW11 gyda Rhan 3. Yn awr yn barod, mewn Llian, pris 2L 6c., OrVTTT A -ISTT Y PARCHEDIG John Jones, Blaenanerch, GAN Y PARCH. JOHN DAVIES, BLAENANERCH. Y Caniedydd Americanaidd: Y 4 Rhan mewn Llian, pris Is.; yn Rhanau, 2c. Wrexham: Cyhoeddqdig gan Hughes and Son; AC AR WERTH GAN Mrs. Williams, Bookseller, Aberteifi. LLAN LINE, Shortest Ocean Passage to MBRIOA, Halifax, Canadian, & United States Mail. Composed of Twenty First-class Steamere. Leaving LIVERPOOL, every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY, for HALI- FAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND, and BALTI- MORE. Threugh Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, and to all points in CANADA, and the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accomodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving home, are met at the Railway Station in Liverpool by an appointed Agent of the Company, who takes charge of them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants Assisted Passages by the Allan Line. Write for the Pamphlet LORD DUFFE- RIN IN MANITOBIA." For Rates of Freight or Passage, apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or London- derry or to the Local Agent, J. C. 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They are indeed, at all ages, the female8 tried Disorders of the Liver with Flatu- lency and Indigestion. Loss or appetite and flatulency are usually the of stomachic disease. These famous Pills exerrtiss the most salutary power in all affections of the liver, and all irregularities of the stomach and bowels; they restore a healthy function to every internal organ, overcome all abstractions, aDd cast out idl impurities- Weak Stomachs.-Impaired, Digestion. The wisest cannot enumerate one tithe of the symptoms arising from enfeebled digestion, all of wh:icn may be readily dispelled by these admirable Pills, as they rovs* the stomach, liver, and every other organ of digestion to that healthy tone which fully enables them to convert all i°oa and drink to the nourishment of the body—hence, these Pills are tne gurest strengtheners, and the safest restorative in nervousness, wasting, and chronic debility. ffollorvay's Pills are tke best remedy knonm its tM world for the following diseases:- Agne Headache Stone and Gravel Asthma Indigestion Secondary Syrop- Bilious Complaints Liver Complaints toma Blotches on the Skin Lumbago Tio-Doloreux Bowel Compiaints PUeg Ulcers Debility Rheumatism Venereal Affections Dropsy Retention of Urine Worms of all kinds FemaleIrregularities Scrofula, or King's Weakness from Fevers of aU kinds Evil whatever cause, Gout; Sore Throats &c., &c. The Pills and Ointment are sold at Professor HOLLOWAY'S Establishment, 533, Oxford Street, London, also by nearly every respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout the ^Tnlisea World, in Boxes an# Pots, at Is. ljd., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., lis., 22s., and 33s. each. The smallest Box of Pills contains four dozen; and the smallest Pot of Ointment one oanoe. Full printed directions are affixed to each Box and Pot, and can be had in any language, even in Turkish, Arabic, Anaanmn. Persian, or Chinese. No. 16-3. J. R. DANIEL, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, PAPER HANGER, House and Ornamental Painter, UNDERTAKER, &c., 12, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIGAN. PIANOFORTES For Sale or Hire on the Three-Years System. IF you want PRINTING of any description done neatly, expeditiously, and reasonably go to the OBSERVER Office, No. 1, Eben's Lane,(op- posite the Black Lion Hotel), Cardigan. BENSON'S WATCHES. 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RATIS, a MEDICAL WORK showing VJ sufferers how they may be cured and recover Health and Vitality, without the aid of Quacks, with Recipes for purifying the Blood and removing Skin Affections. Free on receipt of stamp to pre- pay postage, Address—Secretary, Institute of Anatomy, Birmingham. NEW WORK OF VITAL INTEREST. Post Free, Six Penny Stamps, From J. Williams, 22, Marischal-street, Aberdeen. A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE. J\. CONTENTS. 1. Medical Advice to the Invalid. 2. Approved Prescriptions for various Ailments. 3. Phosphorus, as a Remedy for Melancholia, Loss of Nerve, Power, Depression, and Feeble Digestion. 4. On Self Treatment and Cure. 5. The Coca Leaf a Restorer of Health and Strength. MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY IMMEDIATELY ADVANCED .r to Householders, Farmers, Cow Keepers, Car and Cab Owners, Tradesmen, and others, without any kind of sureties. Distance no object.-Apply to L. ROUSE and CO., Financial Agents, 3, Kirkgate, Huddersfield. N.B.—All communications strictly private and confidential Yn awr yn barod, 144 tudalen, Pris Swllt, "W EDROSIA: SEF GWEITHIAU Barddonol a Rhyddiaethol y diw- G eddar Mr. T. WEDROS EVANS, Ysgolfeistr. Yn mhlith ereill ceir y bryddest fuddugol ar y Ffurfafen yn Eisteddfod Crymych, 1876. Ar werta gan -ei fam, Mrs. EVMW, Rhydanfaeh, Ceinewydd, ac yn Swyddfa'r Observer, Aberteifi. HAIR DESTROYER. WELLS'S DEPILATORY IS THE ONLY EFFECTIVE remedy for the immediate and permanent removal of superfluous hair from the face, arms, neck, &c. This preparation effects its purpose almost instantaneously, without pain or injury to the most sensitive skin. Full particulars on receipt'of a directed envelope. Mr. White, Agent, 88, Castle Road, Kentish Town, London, N. W. N.B.—Hundreds of testimonials have been received from the nobility and ladies of rank who have tried this marvellous remedy. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a BAPTIST CHAPEL and PREMISES in Priory-street, CARDIGAN, the same to be sent in (under seal) on or before the 18th day of MAY, 1878, addressed to Mr. DAVID MORRIS, Draper, Cardigan. Plans and Specifications may be seen at reason- able hours on any day in the meantime at the residence of Mr. David Morris aforesaid. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any other Tender, and will require the Contractor whose Tender will be accepted, to enter into a strict contract for the due completion of these works.