The Aberystwith Observer

£ alr0 lip Huctton. SMITHFIELD, ABERYSTWYTH. Monthly Sales of LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c. 1V,fR. G. T. SMITH begs respectfully to announce IVI that he will hold Monthly Sales of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Agricultural Implements, Carriages, &c., in the Smithfiehl, Aberystwyth, on the FIRST MONDAY IN EVERY MONTH, at Twelve o'clock at noon. Entries for the SALE ON I -NDAY, JANUARY 1st, respectfully requested. To be sent in at least a week previous to Sale, to be included in advertise- ments. Terms-2t per cent. on amount sold and a small fixed entry fee for unsold lots, to meet expenses. Settlement on Thursday after sale. TOWN OF ABERYSTWYTH AND VILLAGE OF LLANBADARNFAWR, In the County of Cardigan. MR. G. T. SMITH has been instructed by the Mortgagees to offer for Sale by Auction, On FRIDAY, the 5th day of JANUARY, 1877, At the Belle-vue Royal Hotel, Aberystwyth, subject to conditions, at Three o'clock in the afternoon (im- mediately after the Sale of Leasehold Premises advertized to take place at the same place at Two o'clock), the following very desirable and well-situated LEASHULD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY, in Aberystwyth and Elanbadarn, namely: All that commodious Leasehold Dwelling-house, No. 26, NORTH PARADE, in tie Town of Aber. ystwyth, with Area entrance, large Yard an i Ware- houses communicating with Moor-street, and contain- ing Five good Bed-rooms, Drawing-rooms, Dining room, and good domestic accommodation, now in the occupation of Mr. Richards, chandler. Also, the Three well-built and convenient COT- TAGES at the back of the last described Property, and communicating with Moor-street, all let to res- pectable tenants, and each containing good Kitchen, Living Room, Two Bedrooms, and proper modern Sanitary requirements. Also, all those Two Freehold COTTAGES AND GARDENS, situate on the Turnpike-road leading from Aberystwytn to the Village ot Llanbadarniawr, opposite tne Vicarage, now in the occupation of Mrs. Anne Jones and Mr. Thomas Davies. The various Properties will be offered in such Lot or Lots as may be decided at the time of Sale, and will be parted with at such rates as to be nearly without reserve. Further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. Hugh Hughes & Sons, and Messrs. Atwood & Son, Solicitors or the Auctioneer, all of Aberystwyth. TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. Highly Important and eligibly situated LEASE- HVLD P-tCO-fjiiRi' i, consisting of the extensive Range of Buildings adjoinin-, Mussrs liu- b s J? ur- niture Show Rooms, and now use as R>tabiing, Granaries and Coach-houses, togeuier with large enclosed Yard, with frontage to Terrace-road, oi nearly 70 leet, forming one of the most valuable sites in Aberystwytn, in tne leading thoroughtu,re from the Runway Station to the Marine terrace, and admirably stuteu for trie erection of snops oi other premises ior kl.e carrying on Oi any aesenp- tion oi ousmeos. M±i. G i. cjMiiH has been instructed to offer this valuable property tor Saie oy Auction, at tile Bene Vue Koyal Hotel, Aueryotwyin, on Eriday me 5tii day of January, 18/7, at two o ciocK. in tlie afternoon. Further particulars may be obtained of RiCHAriii JAM £ «, Esq., Solicitor, Laanrwst, and of Meosro HUGH liUSiiNs, and SONS, Solicitors, or tne Auctioneer, Aberystwyth. CARDIGANSHIRE. Very Desirable and Valuable FREEHOLD E A li M FOR SALE. MR, GRIFFITH GRIFFTHS has received in- structions to seiioy r'uoiie Auction on lujfits- DAY, JANUARY the yra, 18/7, at 2 o'clock in the atternoon (suuject to sucu conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced), at the I aibut Hotel in the town of Tregaron, all tuat Cretinoid rami and Lands called Urnicippiii, situate in the parisn 01 Llanoadarn Odwyn. Containing by admeasurement about" lW Vo-I"v UXl.;eU.cnt i*l«u.doTr, Arable and Pasture .Lauds (witn a Cottage thereon), all in good state of cultivation. The above farm is situate within a mile and half of the Tregaron Railway Station on the Manchester and Milford Railway. Tne whole larm commands a south aspect. For further particulars apply to the proprietor, Mr Thomas Jenkins, Bryncippiil, near Tregaron, to Mr. F. R. Roberts, solicitor, Aberystwyth, or to the Auctioneer, Aberaeron. Abera,eron, December, 9th, 1876. PERTHYGWENIN, LLANON. IMPORTANT iSAEE OF TIMBER.' THOMAS GLASFRYN JONES wil sell by Auction On Thursday, December 28th, 1876, as above, 200 lots ot Larch, Ash, Sycamore, and Alder of large dimensions, and a quantity of Firewood. Also part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Tables, Chairs, Beds, splendid Market Car with Lamps, Saddles, and other articles too numerous to mention. Credit on conditions. The sale to commence at One o'clock precisely, the whole is to be sold in one day. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS, ABERYSTWYTH. It is intended to hold, on FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 & 30, 1876, In the NATIONAL SCHOOLS, A CHRISTMAS T R E E and B A Z Z A A R For the sale of Useful and Ornamental Articles, On which occasion Refreshment and Music Will also be Supplied, THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY Will issue Cheap Return Tickets from Machynlleth and intermediate stations to Aberystwyth by ordinary trains, available on day of issue only. THE MANCHESTER & MILFORD RAILWAY Co. Will also issue Return Tickets from Lampeter and intermediate stations on the above day, at Single Fares for the Double Journey. The proceeds to be devoted to the Schools. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. Session-1876-7. A Course of Fourteen PUBLIC LECTURES ON GERMAN LITERATURE In the 18th and 19th Centuries, Will be given in the EXAMINATION HALL OF THE COLLEGE, At Eight o'clock OR Wednesdays, BY PROF. HERMANN ETHE, Ph.D. The First Lecture will be given at 8 o'clock next Wednesday, November 1st. The Fee for the Course is 2s. 6d. Single Lecture, 6d UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. j EVENING CLASSES—SESSION 1876-7. A Course of Lectures on PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY WILL BE GIVEN, In the EXAMINATION HALL Of the College, By MR. R. D. ROBERTS, B.A., B.Sc. The course will consist of Eight Public Lectures and Eight classes. LECTURE, Tuesdays j at 8 p.m. CLASS, Fridays ) Fees for the Course,—Lectures, 4s.; Lectures and Classes, 5s. AUCTIONEERS' SALE BILLS AND CATALOGUES, with the utmost ex- pedition. ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER OFFICE. DUbhr 4ROtirro. EPIPHANY QUARTER SESSIONS, ( 1 8 7 7. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace will be held and kept at the County Sessions House, in the town of Aberaeron, in and for 'he said County, on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of JNunary next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, nt which time and place all County Business will commence and be proceeded with. And that at thirty minutes after One o'clock in the afternoon on that day the Court will proceed to the adoption of the provisions of the several Acts of Parliament relating to the assessment, application, and management of the County and Police Rates, and will pass all Bills examined and approved of by the Finance Committee. AND NOTICE is hereby also given, that all Appeals and Traverses to be tried at these Sessions must be entered with the Clerk of the Peace at or before Eleven o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, the 3rd of January next (the second day of the said Sessions), and on the said 3rd day of January, at the hour last mentioned, all Grand and Petit Jurors, Bailiffs of Hundreds, and persons bound by recog- nizance, must attend and answer to their names, and the several Magistrates of the said County are re- quested to cause all depositions taken before them, relating to Felonies and Misdemeanours to be prosecuted at the said Sessions, to be transmitted to the Clerk of the Peace on or before the 26th day of December instant, and in all cases arising subse- quently immediately after being taken. Application will be made for a sum of Money for defraying the share of the Expences of this County for Building an additional Wing to the Female side of the Joint Lunatic Asylum at Carmarthen. AND NOTICE is hereby also given that the Court will proceed with business on the 3rd day of January next, in the following order:—Firstly, Trials of Prisoners; secondly, Trials of Traverses; and thirdly, Hearing Appeals of Common Motions. AND NOTICE is hereby also given, that all persons having any claim against the County must send in their Accounts to the Clerk of the Peace's Office, at Aberystwyth, on or before the 26th day of December instant, and must attend before the Finance Committee of Magistrates on the 2nd day of January next, at the County Sessions House at Aberaeron aforesaid, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of having their claims audited, if required, otherwise they will not be paid. Dated this 11th day of December, 1876. F. H. ROBERTS, Clerk of the Peace. | ''HE Honourable EDWARD COURTENAY -L VAUGHAN, Deceased.—Pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Victoria, cap. 35, in- tituled, "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees," Notice is hereby Given, that all CREDITORS and persons having any claim or demand against the Estate of the Honourable EDWARD COURTENAY VAUGHAN, late a Cap- Lain in the Ritle Brigade, and oi No. Ijü, St. James'- street, in the county of Middlesex, and heretofore of Crosswood, near Aberystwyth, in the county of Car- digan, deceased (who died on the 3rd day ot October, 18/6, and whose will was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's Higii Court 01 Justice on the ord day ot November, 1876, by Edmund Mallet Vaughan, ot Lapley, in tne county of Stafford, Esquire, and Foster Wilfred Procter, of 36, Ijincoln's-inn-tieids, in the county of Middlesex, solicitor, the executors therein named), are on or ueiore the 6th day of February, 18/7, to end in particulars of their debts and claims to the undersigned; and iwmediatlcy after the said 6th day ot Feurun-y, 1877, the executors will proceed to dis- tribute the assets of the said Edward Courtenay Vaughan, deceased, among the persons entitleu thereto, having regard to the claims only of which they shall tnen have notice. And all persons in- ueuted to the said executors are requested forthwith to pay the amount of their respective liabilities to us, the undersigned, on isehaif of the said executors. Dated this and day ot December, 1876. i'ATHAM, PROCTER, TATHAM, & PROCTER, 36, Lincoln s-iun-fielus, Solicitors to the said Executors. JOHN WILLIAMS, deceased. PURSUANT to an Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the law of Properts, and to relieve Trustees, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims, or demands upon or against the estate 01 JOHN WILJJIA.MC>, 1",te ot Aberdovey, in the county of Merioneth, Wales, Clerk in Holy Orders, deceased (who died on the 2nd day of January, 1876, and whose will was proved on the 9th day of March, 1876, in the principal registry of the probate division of Her Majesty s High Court of Justice by Eleazar Williams, William Joseph Williams and Thomas Worsfold Mayo, three of the executors therein named), are hereby required to send full par- ticulars in writing of their debts, claims, or demands to us, the undersigned solicitors to the said executors, at our offices. as hereunder mentioned, on or before the 1st day of March next, and notice is hereby also given that after that day the said executors will pro- ceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled there to,having regard only to the debts, claims, or demands of which the said executors shall then have received notice, and that they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose debt, claim,or demand they shall not then have had notice, and all persons indebted to the estate ot the saiu deceased are hereby required to pay the amount 01 such debts forthwith to us the undersigned. Dated this 5th day of December. 1876. RANDALL & MAYO, Wilton, Salisbury, Solicitors to the said Executors. DAVID ROBERTS PUGHE, DECEASED PURSUANT to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd JL and 23rd Vic., cap. 35, intituled An act to further amend the law of property and to relieve Trustees." Notice is Hereby Given that all Creditors and other Persons having any claims upon, or de- mands against, the estate of the said David Roberts Pughe, late of Machynlleth, in the county of Mont- gomery, surgeon, deceased (who died on the 18tli day of October, 1876) and whose will was proved on the 6th day of December, 1876, in the principal registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, by Mr. Owen Daniel, of Towyn, in the county of Merioneth, land agent, one of the Ex- ecutors therein named, are hereby required to send in particulars in writing of their Debts, Claims, or Demands, to the undersigned, the solicitors to the said Executor, on or before the sixteenth day of Feb- ruary, 1877, after which day the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the said testator among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Debts, Claims, or Demands of which he shall then have had notice, and that the said Executor will not be answerable or liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any per- son of whose Debt, Claim, or Demand he shall not then have had such notice as aforesaid. Dated this 12th day of December, 1876. HUGH HUGHES AND SONS, 24, Pier-street, Aberystwyth. Solicitors to the said Executor QUEEN'S HOTEL, ABERYSTWYTH. NOTICE. REPORTS having been circulated that the QXJEEJST'CJ IIOTl?r JDlfPvaTlVTTH ia closed, I beg to inform the public and all conceu>cù that there is no truth whatever in such statement. The Hotel is OPEN and will REMAIN OPEN, and the Business will be carried on as hitherto. W. H. PALMER, Proprietor. r NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY, Established 1797 — Re-organised 1821. DIRECTORS. George Durrant, Esq., President. H. S. Patteson, Esq., Vice-President. WalesChristopherHotson,Esq Henry Back, Esq Charles Edward Tuck, Esq Captain Frank Astley Cubitt. William Robert Clarke, Esq | S CJ Buxton, Esq Colonel James Cockburn ) E C Bailey, Esq Thos. Beevor, Esq F E Watson, Esq Secretary—C E RIGNOID, Esq., Surrey-street, Norwich. The rates of this society are the same as other offices, whilst Periodical Returns ha.ve been made to the parties insured by Participating Policies amount- ing to 492,055t. This office is distinguished by its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, 3,207,2881. having been paid to Insurers for Losses by Fire. In proof of the public confidence in the principles and conduct of this Establishment, it will suffice to state that the total business amounts to 125,000,000J. No charge made for Policies. Insurers, whose Premiums are due at CHRISTMAS, 1876, are reminded that payment should be made within 15 days of that date. AGENTS FOR THE COUNTY :— Aberystwyth Mr Philip Williams. Cardigan Mr James Williams. Doc. 2Sth, 1876. REPORTS AND BALANCE SHEETS ABERYSTWYTH OBSERVER OFFTCF.. TO SOLICITOBS.-Bankruptcy Forms, Affidavits, &c., printed and sold at the Observer Offic IN h Parade, Aberystw I u. ÐubLit Noticro. THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANDED ESTATES BY DRAINAGE, INCLOSING, CLEARING, Ac. THE LAND LOAN AND ENFRANCHISEMENT COMPANY, J (INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL ACT OF PARLIAMENT), ADVANCES MONEY 1st—To the OWNERS of SETTLED and OTHER ESTATES, for the erection of FARM BUILDINGS a*d COTTAGES, and for the DRAINAGE, IRRIGATION, ENCLOSING, CLEARING and GENERAL IMPROVEMENT of LANDED PROPERTY in any part of the United Kingdom.' j 2nd—To the Owners of SETTLED ESTATES in ENGLAND, for the erection or completion of MAN- ( SIONS, STABLES, and OUT-BUILDINGS. ¡ 3rd—To Landowners generally, to enable them to subscribe for shares in Companies for the CONSTRUC- < TION of RAILWAYS and NAVIGABLE CANALS which will beneficially affect their Estates. 4th—To INCUMBENTS for the improvement of their GLEBE LANDS by DRAINAGE, and the erection of FARM BUILDINGS and COTTAGES. j 5th—To COPYHOLDERS, for the ENFRANCHISEMENT of COPYHOLD LANDS. j Tho amount borrowed with the expenses would be charged on the estate benefited, and repaid by a rent- charge terminating in TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. ) i NO INVESTIGATION OF THE LANDOWNER'S TITLE IS NECESSARY. Forms of application and all further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. RAWLENCE and SQUAREY, j 22, Great George-street, Westminster, S.W., and Salisbury; of Messrs. ASHURST, MORRIS, & Co., 6, Old Jewry, London, E.C. of Messrs. GILLESPIB and PATERSON, W.S., 81-A, George-street, Edinburgh, Agents | for the Company in Scotland and at the Offices of the Company, as below. Land Loan and Enfranchisement Company, T. PAIN, Managing Director ) I 22, Great George-street, Westminster, S.W. EDWIN GARROD. Secretary\ tiuøinl'øø 1Enùrrøørf). WINTER GOODS, VERY CHEAP, AT D. JEN ICIN S\ ^yHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER, 36, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. A LARGE quantity of Blankets, Flannels, Winceys, (Shawls, &c., for Charities, much uuder the usual Price. NEW GOODS in every Department. 600 YARDS of BLACK SILKS, bought before the Advance, will be sold at old Prices, for Cash only. FOR CIIRISTMA8 PRESENTS, OR NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, The Latest Novelity, THE FLOWERS OF MELODY.I A Series of Popular SONGS, PIECES, and DANCE MUSIC. The Music clearly Engraved, with handsome frontis- piece and Picture. Each number, in envelope, post free, to any address for 13 stamps, from W. K. WHEATLEY & SONS, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. WK. WHEATLEY & SONS, manufacturers • of the Cambrian Model Harmonium," 8 Guineas. Good Organ Tone, in Oak or Mahogany Case. The''Church Harmonium," 16 Guineas, 8 stops. Piano Forte Tuners from Messrs. John lhinsmead & Sons, who have carried off the ONLY PRIZE MEDAL for British Pianos at the Philadelphia Exhibition. A Choice Stock of Pianos, Harmoniums, and American Organs. Musical Instruments of all kinds, and New Music at Halt Price. THOMAS GARNER, Pastry Cook and Confectioner, FANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, 21, TERRACE ROAD, ST. DAVID'S HOUSE, 63, TERRACE, ABERYSTWYTH, BEGS to return his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, Glergy, Visiters and Inhabitants ol Aberystwyth and Neighbourhood, for their kino support, and hopes, by strict attention to all orders entrusted to his care, to merit a continuance of their favours. T. G: begs to call attention to his Pure Welsh Digestive Bread, and his superior Pastry, of tbt very best quality, in rlam and Veal Pies Ornamental Sponge Cakes Chicken Pies German ditto Raised Pies Seed ditto French Pastry School ditto] Fruit Dies, from 9d. each Jellies PatLH Creams Custaid.i Ices Rich Wedding Cakes Iced Puddings Chri tening ditto Maringues Mould Sponge ditto Gatteaus, &c., &c. Blanc Mange Hot Rolls, Twists, Tea Cakes, and Buns, fresh ;very morning.—Sweets in every variety.-Peek. Srean & Co .'a tendon Biscuits.—ScbweppeV Lem Water and Ginger Beer. B JVC O U T 3HE. ODONTALGICA. An instantaneous cure for Toothache. In boxes 7td and Is. l £ d each, free by post S'd and 15d 2 2. n stamps. Mr. Hughes, organist, Barmouth, says-" I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the efficacy of Mr. Rowlings' Odontalgica for the immediate relief of Toothache, having never found it fail. I have likewise recommended it to my friends, and they also have found it most beneficial." Many testimonials to the same effect have been received. DR. NORMAN'S PILLS. (The great nerve tonic). aim lie /the hrst"tiose liimbsx fiva-nimj a,'(-1 L!i7c arrests the pain, and a few repetitions ensure a cure. Thev contain no morphia or any other poisonous or dangerous drug, but effect a cure by direct tonic action on the nervous system. In boxes Is. lid and 2s. 9d each, free by post Id extra. THE CRIMEAN PECTORAL. An infallible cure for cough. The effect is marvellous, the first dose generally giving immediate relief. Write for testimonials. Sold in bottles Is. Hd, 2s. 9d, and 4s. 6d each. Prepared only by F. C. RAWLINGS, Chemist, Medical Hall, Barmouth. ■m'TTT TT mr>TT £ !r*nrrnn W. JHL. JL L DUU11, WATCHMAKER, JEWtLLER, ENGRAVER, &c. 24 TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH, (Next door to the Market Hall,) Begs to announce that he is in Business at the above address, and hopes by strict atten- tion, combined with moderate • charges, to merit a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his late father, James Truscott. Jewellery and the most compli- -.)- catedWatches and Clocks Repaired and adjusted at the shortest notice. 'Kvi- N A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, AND JEWELLERY ■> ALWAYS IN STOCK. RHEUMATISM. ALL those who are suffering from Rheumatism should bathe in the Llanfihangel Well, which is known to have cured a large number of persons afflicted with this painful disorder. The Well is situated close to the. Llanfihangel Gen eu'rglyn station on the Cambrian Railways, and is distant from Aberystwyth about 5 miles, and from Borth 3 miles. I Uuoincoo jlotum E. EDWARDS BEGS respectfully to announce his return from London and is now showing WINTER NOVELTIES t in Millinery and all other Departments. Soliciting the favour of your favour, 8 & 9, PIER-SREET, 1, LITTLE DARKGATE-STREET, ADERYSTWYTH AMERICAN PROVISION, FLOUR, CORN, AND SALT MERCHANT. EDWARD ELLIS, 7 & 8 Princess-street, and Prospect-street. Aberyst- wyth, BEGS respectfully to call attention to the Stock of American Bacon and Cheese he is now selling iit reduced prices. Prime Ice Cured Bacon at 7d., Ymerican Chedder Cheese at 8d. Mr. EDWARD ELLIS begs to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, Agriculturists, Householders, and others, that he holds an Auctioneer and Valuer's Licence. Sales and Valuation of Land, Houses, Livo Stock, Furniture, and other effects, undertaken with care and personal supervision, on the most reasonable terms. DEVIL'S BRIDGE. FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. Three Coffee Rooms, Private Sitting Rooms, and numerous well-appointed Bedrooms. BILLIARD R 0 1M. COLD LUNCHEONS provided,. DINNERS to orde Carriages to and from Aberystwyth daily. Good Stabling in connection with the Hotel. POST HORSES, &c., &c. NOTE.-Luncheon Baskets cannot be takrn within the Falls enclosures. ANDERSON, ABBOTT, & ANDERSON, INDIA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS, 16, and 17, CASTLE STREET SWANSEA, MANUFACTURERS of India Rubber Sheet, India Driving Belts, Gutta Percha Driving Belts, India Rubber Packing for Pistons, Patent Chalk Packing, Patent Plumbago Packing, Cotton Waste, Hemp, Oils, Grease, Tallow, &c., &c. AGENT FOR ABERYSTWYTH MR. GEORGE GREEN-ENGINEER. TEETH! Established 1809. MESSRS. H. M. JONES & SON, M.C.D.E., SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL DENTISTS, 19, NORTHAMPTON-PLACE, SWANSEA, May be consulted on and after Monday, July 3rd, at 26, Pier-street, Aberystwyth. Artificial Teeth fixed frarn one to a complete set, without pain or the slightest inconvenience to the wearer. Children's Teeth carefully regulated and extracted. 26, PIER-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. ltehgíouØ £ ert>ice0* St. Michael's Church, Aberystwyth. THERE is a WEEKLY OFFERTORY in this Church every Sunday throughout the year, and che money collected devoted to the Fund to erect a new English Church in the Parish; the support of the National Schools; the District Visiting Society; the Infirmary; Home and Foreign Missions, &c. Donations towards either of the above objects will be thankfully received and any information readily given by the undersigned, ° The Rev. Canon PHILLIPS, The Vicarage, JOHN WATKINS, 51, North Parade, C Churchwardens. THOMAS' GRIFFITHS Gt. Darkjata-stxeatjJ ¡ tiuøtUtøø ilatirro. IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC •• C. M. WILLIAMS E G S respectfully to inform his Customers, and the Public generally, that be intends REMOVING before the end of December, to these large and extensive Premises known as No. 32, PIER STREET, and has decided upon SELLING OFF AT JA GREAT REDUCTION The whole of his present extensive Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY, In order to reduce the same for convenience of removing. C. M. W. is determined to prove to the Public that all Goods sold during this month will be the I CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED! As they are marked at such Prices that cannot fail to please everyone. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to avail themselves of this exceptional opportunity for making most advantageous purchases, not only in Winter Goods, but in all Departments of General Drapery. COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. Terms as usual-One Price to all, and no Credit. C. M. WILLIAMS, GENERAL DRAPERY & MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT, 9, LITTLE DARKGATE ST., (Opposite the Infirmary,) ABERYSTWYTH. MRS. E. EVANS'S DINING AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS 8, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. HOT Dinners daily at One o'clock. Roast and Bailed Joints, Chickens, Ducks, &c., always ready. Mrs Evans begs to call attention to her Pies, Pud- dings, and Tarts, made daily, or to order. Oyster and Veal Patties, Fruit and Preserve Tarts, Cakes Buns, &c., fresh daily. Tea and Coffee at any hour of the day. ELLIS & OWEN, A BERYSTWYTH pLAIN AND JgNAMELLED SLATE WORKS, ABERYSTWYTH. :ESTABLIISHED 22 YEARS. DAVID THOMAS, OJj Matchmaker, Jeweller, &c. 13, GREAT DARKGATK ST., ABERYSTWYTH. pROSSE & BLACKWELL, Purveyors to the Queen, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, direct attention to the following articles of their manu- facture, which alirays bear their name and llidreu on the labels. pURE PICKLES in MALT VINEGAR. CAPT. WHITE'S ORIENTAL PICKLES an exquisite compound of sweets and sours. pURE MALT VINEGAR of uniform strength and flavour, in Imperial pllJt and quart bottles SA U C E S for FISH, GAME, &c. POTTED MEATS and FISH in fancy tins andjars. VfOCK TURTLE, OX-TAIL, HARE, -J- GRAVY, JULIENNE and MULLIGATAWNY SOUPS I AM S, .]ELLIES, and ORANGE MAR- ^tlALADE made from fresh Fruit and with refined sugar only. pALVES'-FEET JELLY in bottles, Orange Lemon, Madeira and Vanilla flavours. FLAVOURING ESSENCES, distilled from the Fresh Fruits and Spices, Orange, Lemon, Vanilla, Almond, Ginger, Mace, &c., Occ. P"eTOTS E & BLACKWELL'S (4enuine Manufactures alirays bear their name and address on the labels, and may be obtained of Grocers, Chemisis and Italian Warehousemen throughout the World. Coiffeur, Perfumer, Artist in Hair, 24, PIER STREET. EDWARD SAMUEL, THE G-OLDEH BOOT, LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 10, GT. DARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. Obtained a Prize Medal for Excellence of Quality of Roots and Shoes at the Great National Eisteddfod, held at Aberystwyth, September 12, 1865. Ladies' and Misses' Ball and Wedding Boots always in Stock. NOTICE. MR O. DANIEL, Auctioneer, Vainer, and Estate Agent, Towyn, begs to announce that he has OPENED an OFFICE at MACHYNLLETH, and respectfully solicits the patronage of the nobility, gentry, and inhabitants of the town and surrounding country. SALES and ALUATIONS of LAND, HOUSES, LIVE STOCK, FURNITURE, and all other personal Effects, undertaken with care and personal supervi- tion. OFFICES—MAENGWYN-STKJSET, MACHYNLLETH, AND HIGH-STREET TOWYN. Towyn, Jan. let, 1875. ^utUfratioitjK WESTERN MAIL. THE oldest eight-page Daily Newspaper published -i- in South Wales and the West of England, and has a Certified Circulation fov.r times as great as any other daily published in the district. It is distributed throughout eight Counties GLAMORGANSHIRE. BRECONSHIRE. CARMARTHENSHIRE. RADNORSHIRE. PEMBROKESHIRE. MONMOUTHSHIRE. CARDIGAKSHIRE. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. It is unsurpassed as a medium for all classes of ad- vertisements, and is used by all the Local Societies, Auctioneers, Parochial Authorities, Railway and In- surance Companies, County Officials, &c., &c. Price One Penny. Head Offices :-ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF. London OfHces :—MILNERS' BUILDINGS, oppo MOORGATE STREET STATION, and 108, BISHOPGATE ST., CITY. Now ready, A WELSH-ENGLISH VOCABULARY And ABERYSTWYTH HANDBOOK: containing an EXPLANATORY INTRODUCTION to the WELSH LANGUAGE, with FAMILIAR DIALOGU Price 3d. Post free 3td. ABERYSTWYTH: John Morgan, Observer Office, 1, North Parrade at the Bookstall, and of the Booksellers. JOHN BAKER, IRHYDYPENAU FARM, BOW STREET, BY the request of numerous friends has been induced to take a VALUER'S LICENCE and he will be happy to attend to the coamandt of gentlemen leaving their farms or requiring a Valuer's services connected with land or stock. 3rd September, 1873. A. CANTLE, UPHOLSTERER, FRENCH POLISHER, &c., No. 2, PORTLAND LANE ABERYSTWYTH. NEW FURNITURE and all kind of ofispring a.nd o her Mattresses made to order. Old Sofas, Easy Chairs and all kinds of Furniture Re-covered and Polished equal to new on the most reasonable terms. Carpets laid town Venetian and other Blinds fitted up. J WILLIAMS, Llanfiliangel Enamel Slate Works, LLANFIHANGEL-GENEU'RGLY^N, BORTH. CISTERNS, Chimney Pieces, Tombstones, Monu- C ments, Slates, Sills, Flooring, and every des- cription of Slate Work made to order, on reasonable terms. Enamelled Chimney Pieces always in Stock Marble and Stone Works, SWAN HILL, SHREWSBURY R. D 0 D S 0 N RESPECTFULLY begs to intimate that the Show Rooms contain a large collection Marble, Stone, and Enamelled Slate Chimney Pieces, Marble and Stone Mural Monuments. Cemetery and Churchyard Memorials, Fonts, Fountains, Vases, &e. DAVID J^04BE_RTS & Co., SHIP BROKERS, 15, GOREE PIAZZAS LIVERPOOL. tD. R. & Co., give special attention to the Coast- ing trade. Owners and Captains requiring' Freight from Liverpool may always hear of good charters on application. MUSIC WAREHOUSE. A STOCK OF FIRST CLASS PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS FOR SALE OR HIRE, ON MODERATE TERMS, AT MR. EVANS'S, Organist of St. Michael's Church, o. 7, PIER STREET, AND 11, LAURA PLACE ABERYSIWYTH. Agent for Messrs. Chappel A Co's Prize Medal Pianofortes, mad A3* Sarmoniums. All New Music at Half Price.—Pianofortes Tuned. MRS. QOLQUHOUN, MANCHESTER HOUSE, G, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH,1 MILLINERY & BABY LINEN WAREHOUSE, is appointed Agent in Aberystwyth for MESSRS. G. WRIGHT & SONS, MANCHESTER AND STOCKPORT, ENGLISH & FRENCH DYERS AND CLEANERS. Price Lists and all information to be had at the above address. PARCELS MADE-UP EVERY WEDNESDAY. KESITICTI! CT-LIIA DMFI3UUCE3T,URN; na lTh" the large Shop in Terrace Road at the corner of Newfoundland Street, which he has opened as a SHOW ROOM. In addition to his extensive Stock and choice designs in Paper Hangings from London and Paris, he has also added a large Stock of FURNITURE, comprising Loo and other Tables, Chairs, Couches, Cheffoniers, &c &c., in Mahogany and Walnut; Chimaey and Bedroom Glasses of various sizes and designs. Perambulators, Fancy Baskets, &c., &e. BRONNER'S Patent Gas Burners give 99 per cent. of light as compared with 27 per cent. given by ordinary burners, with equal consumption of gas. —Vide Gas Referees' Report, June, 1869. T. BUBB, TERRACE ROAD SOLE AGENT FOR ABEitYSTWYTH DISTRICT. JOHN ELLIS, IRONMONGER, WHITE AND GUN SMITH AND BELL HANGER, i 11 GREAT DARKGATE STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. For Saie —Locks best Sheffield Cutlery; Brushes of all descriptions; Curtiss & Harvey and Hall's Gunpowder; Elev's Breech-loading Pin & Central Fire Cartridges, and Cartridge Cases; Shot, and Percussion Caps; Wadding, &c. Also Breech and Muzzle Loadar. for bade. j 1 Cartridge* unea to order. ——————— JJ.— 1-. Eburatton. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, EVENINING CLASSES. SESSION 1876-77. Mondays, from 8 to 9 FRENCH (Junior) Prof. Dr. Ethe. Tuesdays, from 8 to 9 FRENCH (Senior) Prof. Dr. Ethe. from 9 to 10 ENGLISH Prof. Ash. Wednesdays, from 8 to 9 FRENCH (Junior) Prof. Dr. Ethe. from 8 to 9 MATHEMATICS (Junior Prof. Grimley. „ from 9 to 10 MATHEMATICS (Senior) Praf. Grimley. Thursdays, from 8 to 9 FRENCH (S#ni«r) Prof. Dr. Eth<. from 9 to 10.. LATIN, Prof. Angus. from 9 to 10.. HISTORY, Prof. Ash. K OTE.-Classes in other subjects will be formed i required. The Fee for any, or all, of the Clause# is 10s. for the Course. The J:<'te must be paid to the Reg-istrar of the uoilege on aunussivn. An Evening- Choral Ci&sb, lor ihu practice of Claau- cal Music will be iormed by i'rol'. Parry. Tke Class will meet every Monoay at 7 o'clock. Tk« Fee for the Term is 5s., which must be paid to the Reiistru on admission. E. P JONES. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. BELSIZE HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH PRINCIPAL, MRS. E. MARIE JONES (F. C. College Glasgow, and wile ol the Hey. E. f. Jones, M.A. Assisted by Masters allU a fctaii ol quaiitied English and Foreign teacners. PUPIl" are prepared foi tne Ox tor a & (Jamuriage local Examinations, and theOiril Service —xhe lie v. J. JJaviaaun, Christ Church, cheater, writes ot tms School "i have mucii pleasure lit ottering my testimony in lavour of Mrs. Jones. 1 navti nan every opportunity tor personally ascertaining ner auuities to teacn her pupils and coihIucl ner sohooi in a manner that oannot fail to win lor her the conhdence and esteem of all who may avail tliemseives 01 cjtia trainiIlg" and education she is so capable of imparting." Prospectuses and testimonials on application. The year is divided mio lour equal terms. Next term commences bth August, ib7U. CAERLEON HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH. MISS TRUBSHAW informs her friends and the puoiie iliat sne has removed her school from A u. 1, Laum to a large and commodious house lacing the sea. school uuties will be resumed (D.V.) on iuonuay, the 31st instant. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge local examinations. A resident ireuch governess. One ec lady boarders can be reoeived. THE ACADEMY, TOWYN, NORTJJ WAJUSS. CONDUCTED BY MR. ED WIN jujS&S, M.R.C.P., And ably assisted hy quaiinedClassiual, Mathematical ana jt orei^n 1 "6. HE course 01 instruction comprises tlie Latin and JL oreeK .Languages ■ .tngusn—urammar an<A Com- position, ijiLcrature, History, (jeograpny, lieading, iremnansinp, ana ir'lionugritpny IVi-atnematlcs —^ -ci-i'iinnieuc, AigeOra, Jbuunu, trigonometry, Juand- ourveying anu. comes ALOdern JLanguages—trermau •jna 1 rencli; JNaLural science Music—Pianoiorfce Harmonium, and binging; urnwmg. Pupils are oarer uny iramea lor commercial and proiessionai pursuits, and spcciai classes are lormed to prepare ior examinations conneeteu witn the 1 ini. versiues oi cxioru, camunuge, juonuon, and Aber. ystwytii, tne Civil toervice, tne Law and Medical Preliminaries. xlie moral and religious training of the pupil* receives special attention. Tne particular require* ments oi eacn pupil win be Kept in view througnout. Special prominence is given to tne study oi English, and every auvantage is auorued tne pupils to become conversant witn tne language. l'ne premises are commodious, and the locality nealtliY. LVer.y precaution is taiien to secure the nealtn and couiiorts 01 tne boarders. The terms are exceedingly moderate. Terms and any lurther information may be had on application to the Principal — iviR, EDWIN jOiN-fcia. The Academy, Towyn, North Wales. Hill House College, HAVERFORDWEST. THE attention of Parents and Guardians ia JL earnestly directed to tne above College for luUiNG JLAJJlES, wluch has been established for more tnan sixty years, and its still cenducted in a tnorougniy emcient manner. Modern improvements are auopted ana appreciated by tlie Principals, who wave resiueu ior many years on the Continent and are .tuconipusiied linguists. Goou principles are care- inly instilled into Lilt: minus ol tiie pupils, wlio re. ceive a reauy cultivated education, capable of ntting cllellllor any spnere or me. niir House college is situated in a most healthy xieignuournood, stiven inuea irom tlie eea, and it ac- commodates nity boaruers it nas extensive grounds to the back. Tne climate Demg mild is well adapted ior delicate girls. An annual Concert is held for the encouragement ut music. on application to Principal. r LANDOVERY SCHOOL. VISITOR THE LORD BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. WARDEN: The Rev. ALFRED G. EDWARDS, M.A., Jeina College, Oxiord. SECOND MASTER CHARLES E. WlLiljiAMiS, Esq., B.A., l&fee Open Scnolar <4ueen s CoUege, Camoridge, M4 JTjrat- classin tiie Mathematical Tripos 18 I$ft ASSISTANT CLASSICAL jlAsnii G. W. GEisT, Esq., B.A., Open Scholar « £ Um<wr- sity College, Oxford, Second-clans Classical Moderation*, ltiiJ, and First-class in Final Classical Honours, 18/6, and 1'roximt cct ss it for the Stanuope riistoncal r*rize, 1011. NATUltAL Science MASTER: CHARLES A. BUcEaIAo XrJii, Esq., B.A., Lincoln College, Oxiord, i? irst-class in ^Natural Science Honours, lb/4, Ceruhcated Teacher of the Art and tocieuce Classes or tile ICensing^ton Museum, and late of the Royal JSciiool oi Mines, London, and Fellow of the Cnemieal Society. French Mr. WILLIAMS. Music and Singing Mr. T. TAiLOR. Drill Sergeant nOBAN. The Honours gained by tms School since 1872 in. elude Two Open Fellowsiups, a oik and a 22nd Wrangler at Cambridge, and Two First Classes and Three Seconds at Oxiord, aud Five Scholarships, and Nine Exhibitions at botn Universities. Boarders are received by the Warden, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Gent. Turius moderate. Full mformatioH misy be obtained Iroyi tlie ttev +.li» W'Hr1"n tv.. I There will be an examination for five scholarships, each oi the value ot X6 8s per annum, ktjitl in the College-hall, on January 20tii, 1877, Subjecta for examination 1. Classics—Cicero's Second Philippic, ch. 1, 25, and Xenopuen's Anabasis, bk. 1, ch. 1-5 Grammara and Prose. 2. Mathematics—Euclid, bks. 1 and 2 Algebra- Simple equations of two unknowns Aritnmetio. 3. Science—ivoscoe s Chemistry, pp. aey—321. 4. Engiisii—First Yo pages Ot b- brOOIL's English Literature Primer. one or ail of tnesetour subjeots may be effered. 5. A scholarship will also be ofisrud for musie, especial weight being given to proicieucy on the organ. Candidates must send in their names and testimo- nials on or before January 12th, to the Warden, the College, 1.1auuovery. THE BEST LUBRICATING OIL EXTANT EXCEPT SPERM. A. B. FLEMING & Co.'s VEGETABLE MACHINERY OIL For 3s. 6d. per Gallon. Casks free and carriage paid for orders of 20 Gallons and upwards. Agent at Aberystwyth: Mr Joh& RoWLAKI? Iron Merchant Chalybeate Terrace. TOWYN, CAMBRIAN HOTEL, TOWYN. THIS HOTEL is replete with every Comfort, fitted up in first-class style, to suit tho convenience of Families and Commercial Getitleman. Posting in all its branches. An Omnibus meets every train. Charges moderate. ISAAC ALEXANDER CA&ROL|^ w v'