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Scholarships FOR PUBLIC ele. MENTARY SCHOOLS. The following paper was read by Mr Hugh Owen at a meeting of teachers and other gentlemen interested in Public Elementary Education in North Wales, held at Rbianfa on the 18th October, Capt Verney, R.N., in the chair :— It has been my privilege to be connected with education in Wales, in one form or another, from the year 1843 to the present time. During the thirty-seven years that have elapsed, the progress ef libimntary Education has been remttrkable Thirty-seven years ago Wal?s was most scaulily supplied v. ith day schools; but now the number in proportion to the population is fully equul to that in England. The number of board schools in Wales, i" proportion to the population, in fact, exceeds tb., number in England: while the nunber of children in average attendance does not fall short in Wales, as compared with England, Neither in the progress of Welsh children in learning less 9atis- factory thnn that of English children. During the period referred to, Walts h.'a made provision for the train- ig of teachers for her schools by the establishment of colleges for the training of masters at Carmaith«M, Carnarvon, and Bangor; and of mis- tresses at Swansea. We may, therefore, regard the provision that at present exists ii ales, so far as Elementary Education is concert q fairly com- plete. Wllat seems now to be w. i the means ef bridging over the chasm that a the Ele- mentary bchool from thw Hifc'hei dchuol-in 0 -Irl other words, of assisting clever L pass on from the one school to the other, in or extend their education, and in some instance* rsparing them to compete for the priz- s offered colleges and universities. The question which I am now permitted to sub- mit for coi- iideratiori is this:—How we can best effect this obviously desirable object. Or, as the "programme'' before theA meeting states the ques- tion to be-The advancement 01 education in Public Eletiu-ntiuy Schools in North V/by'the award- ing of scholarships or exhibitions to boys and girls of exceptional merit. Tr,e scholarship* to be teiiuble in Higher Grade Schools, c r in colleges. The t,t,,1 number of nhildren in average ntten dance in daj school" in North Wales is stated to be 60,548. Tbehmitetaxeotcandidatts for scbolar- ehips is proposed to be fixttd at from ten to fourteen. But regard wil! be had also to the stan- dard reached by tha children. Generally, the candidates? will practically be restricted t.. those who have reached the sixth standard and it is be- lieved that the number < f ciiididates cannot exceed 10 per cent, uj on the children in average attendance, or about 5,OOU possible candidates from all the Public Elwrneinlary Schools in North Wales. At this rate the Anglesey schools would furnish 448 candidates; and the Carnarvonshire schools 1,318. I would suggest that the following sources may be relied upon to S'u.ply the funds required for the purposes of the propased scho)arship!t :— 1. The Subscription of the children-say Isa year, or Id per month,—a sum ,0 small aa to be within themfansofthepoortst. It is well known that a cona del-able proporiion of those attending day achools in Wales are not the poorest but are the children of farmers, tradesmen, and artisans, who may reasonably be expected to concur cheerfully in the proposal that their children should become subacriber-i to a fund formed for their own benefit. If one half only of the children in average atten- dance were to subscribe the sum mpntioned. the total of fh-e subscriptions for the schools in North Wales would amount toX 1,263 per annum or, it we take Anglesey and Carnarvonshire separately, the, nmourt for the former would be £ 1 12, and for the latter £ .'129. Happily it accords with the habits of the Welsh people to depend, in K- reglt measure, upon themsalvea to secure the advantages which they feel tb* need of. They do not. ns a rule, look to others to do for them wbat they can do for themselves. I cherish much confidence that this source is one that iiiay safely be relied upor. But the hearty co- operation "f the teacher is assumed, that being an element essential to success. 2. The annual subscriptions and donation of School Managers and others.-I would suggest that the minimum annual subscription and donation ■qualifyirg he subscriber or donor tomemberehip of an association, should be fixed at the low sums of 5s. per ari turn subscription, and £3 donation in order to secure the interest and co-operation of the many. Tbis s.>urc« is cipable of any amount of extention, and ought to produce not less than £ 5 on the average for each of the ol-f schools in North Wales, or a total of £ '2570; or if we deal with Angelesev and Carnarvonshire ssparatily, where we have 53 and 117 school, the amount will be for Anglesey S.265, and for Carnarvonshire £ 585. 3. Scholarships founded by individuals.—It is hoped tha' persons of means muy be found desirous of adopting this mode of advanciog education among the working classes in North Wales. The individual 'vl <doing this would connect his name with an act, the benefits flowing from which would be enjoyed from year to year to distant ages. 4. Charitable Endowments that may be author- ized to be applied for the purposes of Scholarships ia connection with Elementary Schools. When the proposal ow before us is in actual and successful operation, there is gleat probability thai the Charity Commissioners will fcel themselves at liberty to mutboriz" endowments under their control to be applied in the manner suggested. It is believed that these several sources may fairly warrant the attempt to give effect to our proposal; but the creation of some form of organ- isation lor the purpose is essential which to be effective must be simple and it is submitted that an association of which the following is an outline would eombine the requisite qualities to ensure ..ceesl An Aa-'ciation to be formed, t* be designated The El-iii, tary Schools Scholarships Association of North Wales. The qu .nca"on of Membership to be an Annual bu icription of not less than 5s, or a donation of not less than £ 3 or in the case of a Teacher, tb" collecting of a sum of Hot less than St. annually for every 10 Children in the school. A School in which the Children shall contribute aanaally in the proportion ot not lets than 5s for every 10 of the number, to the Funds of the As- sociation, to be deemed an affiliated School. The Association to have a President, Vice- Presidents, and an Executive Council, consisting of 20 Members, 10 of whom shall be Teache.fli, Domi- nated by the teaohers of the several affiliated I Schools. The executive Council to ba elected annually by the Members at their Annual Meetiog. I Every affiliated School to be coastituted aa Auxiliary Association, with a committee composed I of the Managers, together with any others that they may think fit to elect, who shall arpoint a Treasurer and Secretary for the Auxiliary. This committee I to assist in furthering the object or the Association. fipeeially in the matter of Funds. The Executive Council to appoint a Trpasurer and Secretary or Secretaries,—to appoint Exami- ners,—lo fix upon the place and time for holding the Examination,—10 determine the amounts of the Schotarship" and Exhibitions,—tbe period during which they may be held,—the Schools or other Institutions in which they shall be (enable,—and to do all such other acts as may be necessary for the oerrying out of the object of the Asscciation. The Executive Council to present to the Members an Annual Keport of their proceedings. Snch is the outline of the organization which I take the liberty of proposing. The Ext-cunve Council will probably limit their operations in the first instance to the counties of Anglesey and Carnarvon; and proceed grad uaIly to deal with the other counties under the guidance of the experience which they may thus acquire. The executive Council will find it necessary at an early date to consider, among others, the follow- points, viz., 1. The amounts of the scholarships; 2. The period during which they may be held; and b. b 3. The schools at which they may be held. As to the first point, the amounts of the scholar- ships must be governed a good deal by the amount of the scholarship fund, and alrfo by the numbers of successful canditates. As to the second point, I would suggest that the scholarships should, as a rulp, be held for « period of four years'. It we assume that the scholarship is fixed at .e25 a year, and -n tenable for four years; and if We assume further that we shall have two scholars every yem I Anglesey, and six in Carnarvonshire' the two scholars annually elected in Anglesea Would require in the first year £ 50; the geeOJld £ 100; the thirri, £ 150; the fourth, JE200, and the like sum in every future year. And th" six scholars annually elected in Carnarvonshire would require in the first year, £ 150; the second, £ 300; the third, £ 450; the fourth, £ 600, and the like sum in every future year. As to the third point, which is one of the utmost importance, namely the selection of schools in which the scholarships may be held, I would sug- gest that for the present scholars should be placed in such of the enduwed grammar schools; or other schools of Wales as may offer the greatest ad- vantages,—liberty being given to any scholar, whose parents may desire it, to hold the scholarship during a portion of the period in other than the school in which he may have been first placed. Although the wishes of the parents will be consnlted in the selection of the school in the first instance, or in the transfer of the scholar to another school or to I a college, the school or college must in every case have the approval of the council, who, will, doubtless, think it essential that the efficiency of the school or colle ge is satisfactorily attested by ex- aminers unconnected with the institution. It will interest the friends of this movement to learn the extent to which Wales is possessed of Endowed Grammar Schools. A paper read by Dr Harper, at the recent Church Congress held at Swansea. shows that there are from 25 to 30 such school. in Wales and Monmouthshire. The endow- ments of some of them are large. The gross in- come of the Monmouth Foundation is £ 4,500 a year Beaumaris, Brecon, and Caerleon, which in- cludes Elementary Schools, have each more than £ 1,000 a year Bangor, Gelligaer, Haverfordwest, Llandovery, Llanrwst, Ruthin, and Swansea, have educational endowments, exceeding £ 500 a year each, and for some of these considerable increase is anticipated, if not assured. Abergavenny, Bala, Bottwnog, Llanegryn, Llantilio, Crosseny, Kuabon, Usk, and Ystrad Meurig, are eeveraliy endowed with monies varying from £150 to £400. The paper referred to further shows the amounts of the scholarships attached to some of these Grammar Schools. Llandovery already provides 20 scholar- ships Brecon is to provide 24 of d620 each Ystrad Meurig, 10 of JB12 each; Haverfordwest, 12 of £10 each Bt-aumariø is to give £200 a year in exhibitions of the value of .620 or £ 30; Caerleon and Llanrwst are each to assign t200 a year and Ruthin £ 30 a year to be competed for in the first instance by boys from Elementary Schools, whilst in all cases gpvernors are to provide scholarships exempting bltYs from the payment of the whole or part of the tuition fees, and are auhorized to pro vide scholarships of greater value if their funds permit. The number of endowed Grammar Schools in Walws, their ineomes, and the scholarships attached to them, are matters of considerable importance in view of an effort to assist boys to proceed from the Elementary School to a Higher Grade School and so also is the existence of the University College of Wales, which is specially designed to advance higher education in the Principality, and which provides a number of Scholarships,-its expenditure for that purpose during the last seven years amount- ing: to < £ 2,830. With respect to girls who may gain scholarships, it is earnestly hoped that arrangements may be made for their admission into the Howell's Charity School for Girls at Denbigh the Dolgelley En- dowed Scheol for Girls; or the Anglesey or Car- narvonshire Endowed School of the future for Girls. I venture to submit that this brief outline points to a scheme simple and wolkable, and is not un- deserving of the attention of the present meeting. We cannot estimate two highly the advantages that may accrue from any plan that shall enable boys and girls in our Elementary Schools, who show special aptitude for acquiring learning, to continue their education in bigher grade schools. These advantages must reach not the children only, but also parents, fellow-scholars, teachers, and possibly even society at large. The teachers under whose care these privileged scholars are placed will ever be anxious, while seeking to advauce their mental culture, so to mould their character as that they shall become generous, un- selfish, truthful, and eminently good, The réading of Mr Owen's paper was preceded by an address by the Chairman, and was followed by a discussion in which the following gentlemen, among others, took part, vix., the Dean of Bangor, Mr Glynne Williams, M.A., head master of the Friars Grammar School Mr S. D. Orme, M.A, head master of the Beaumaris Grammar School Rev. D. Rowlands, M.A., and Mr John Price, principal and vice-principal of Piangor Normal Collfge Rev. Warren Trefor, M A.; Rev Mr Ivitctiine, Portsmouth; Mr H. Bulkley Price Mr T. M. Williams, B.A., Londoa School Board Air W. Cadwaladr Davies together with the fal- lowing head masters of Elementary School, viI. Mr John Mathews, Amlwch Mr Hugh Pritchard, Llaoerchymedd Mr Ebenezer Morris, Menai Bridge; Mr Richard Davies, Llangefni, Mr ii Grifliths, Llanrug; and Mr J. J. Paul, Bangor. Ultimately the following resolution, proposed by the Rev D. Rowlands, and seconded by Mr Giynne Williams, was unanimously adopted That the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to Mr Hugh Owen, for his lucid and interesting state- ment on the subject of intermediate education, and that this meeting further cordially approves of the scheme propounded by Mr Owen, and appoists the following gentlemen to consider its details, and prepare a report to be submitted, together with Mr Owen's paper, at the meeting of the Car- narvonshire teachers on the 25th inst., viz., Mr Hugh Owen, Captain Verney, the Dean of Bangor. Mr Bulkeley Price, the Head Masters of the Friar- and Beaumaris Grammar Schools, the Rev. Daniel Rowlands, and Mr John Price, of the Normal Col- ledge, the Presidents and Secretaries of the Angle- sey and Carnarvonshire Associations of Teachers, Mr W. Cadwaladr Davies, and Mr John Thomas, B.A." During the discussion Captain Verney announced, amid loud cheers, that be and Mrs Verney would contribute £100 to the fund, and the Dean of Bangor and Mr Bulkeley Price stated that friends of theirs were prepared to help the movement in a very substantial manner. The proceedings were brought to a close with votes of thanks to Captain and Mrs Verney for their hospitality, and the warm interest they manifested in the movement.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELEMENTARY…
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. The proposal of Mr Hugh Owen for the found- ation of scholarships at elementary schools in North Wales was discussed at a meeting of the Carnarvonshire Teachers' Association, at Bangor, on Saturday. According to Mr Hugh Owen's es- timate, the scholarships are to be tenable for four years, the value being fixed at £ 25 annually. He proposes that two scholars shall be elected every year, m Ang.esey, and six in Carnarvonshire, the •mount required to naeet the expenditure when the scheme is in full working order, being X200 for Anglesey and £ 000 for Carnarvonshire. Captain and Mrs Verney have promised to subscribe £ 100 towards the movement, which has the support of Mr Joha Roberts, a nd other prominent Welshmen. An influential committee, including the Dean of Bangor, was formed to work the scheme.
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With the American Traveller of Saturday, the 25th ult., is given away a portrait Miss Victoria C. Wood- hall, together with a biographical sketch of that clever and—what is more, if the portrait is to relied npon— beautiful lady. The Committee of the Sunday School Union pur pose brmging out their present serial, Kind Words' as a penny weekly for boys and girls, under the title of Young Enyland. The first number will be ready before Christmas. LE MONDE ELEGANT OR THE WORLD OF FASH- ION.—London Published by Messrs Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., 4, Stationer's Hall Court E.C. This justly popular ladies' monthly magazine, for the month of November, contains, as usual much useful and instructive matter for the fair sex. There are five exquisite plates of tbe latest fashion* designed by the most distinguished Parisian artistes' to which are appended full particulars. There are two full-sisf-d patterns presented with this number the Marabfclla costume "-tullic and under skirt, with moderate train, and a Princesse Dress for a cbild." The letter-press is written in such a I ttanner that it cannot fail to be read with intereat by those for whem it is intended.
LL A NFIHANGEL-Y-CRETJDDYN.
LL A NFIHANGEL-Y-CRETJDDYN. CONFIRMATION —The ceremony of confirmation was celebrated on Thursday morning, October 23rd, at 11.30, at Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn church, by the Lord Bishop of St. David's. There were candidates from Llanfihangel, Liautrisant, Llauafan, Eglwya Newydd, &c. The Rev John llees, vicar of Capel Bangor, read the litany, and the Rev Jacob Lloyd, vicar 01 Llanafan, the preface to the confirmation service. Two hymns were sung. The Bishop very appropriately addressed the candidates before and after confirming them.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH.—Present Mr Richard Gillart, chairman, the Rev Canon Griffiths, Mr C. F. Thrunton, Mr Richard Jones, Messrs John Jones, D. Lewis, Morgan Edwards, J. J. Humphreys, and David Evans, clerk Relief.-Amount of out-door relief administered during the past fortnight :—Machynlleth district, per Mr Thomas Thomas, .£:10 Is 10d to 155 paupers; Pennal district, per Mr John Jones, .£37 4s lid to 181 paupers Darowea district, per Mr Daniel Howell, £ 51 3s 6d to 268 paupers.—The Master re- ported the number in the house to be 48. Vagrants relieved, lOti; last year, 84. The Late Towyn Collector In the case of the Towyn collector the clerk was directed to take legal proceedings for obtaing the money, if it were not paid by the next meeting of the board. The Relief of Vagrants.-At a previous meeting of the board it was agreed to relieve tramps through the agency of the police. Accordingly the clerk wrote to the chief constable, asking him if he would allow one of the police officers at Machynlleth to act as assistant relieving officer, The following letter WHS received in reply Dear Sir,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 11th inst., in which you wish to be informed at what remunera- tion one of the police officers at Maehynlleth would act as assistant relieving officer, and in re- ply to inform you that some few years back several of the police constables were appointed to act as assistant relieving officers, but instead of decreasing vagrancy it tended to the increase. The justices also directed that the police should discontinue to act as assistant relieving officers. There is also another serious objection, viz., if police officers were allowed to act in the above capacity, it would materially interfere with their duties.-I am, &c., J. Danily, chief constable.— Mr Tbruston thought it was a very weak letter he suggested that they should attend the next magistrates' meeting and ask their opinion.—The Clerk said in the county of Montgomery, a commitfee of magistrates had been appointed at the last court of quarter sessions to consider the question of vagrancy throughout the county.—Mr Thruston was of optnion that as Machynlleth was the centre of the county, and as all the tramps passed through tb" town, the board of guardians should write to this committee, stating their view of the matter, which might help the com- mittee in arriving at a decision -The Clerk said he had written to the chief constable on receipt of the above letter, asking him whether he would be pre- sent at the next petty sessions, so that a committee of the board might ditcuss the matter with him, to which he received a reply in the affirmative.-After some further discussion, it was resolved that a com- mittee meet the chief constable at the next magis- trates' meeting. Arrears of Calls.—Tbe Clerk stated that the following parishes were in arrear with their callt —Cemuiaes, Uwchygarreg, and Towyn If the cnlls were not paid before the following Friday, the clerl, was directed to take proceedings against the overseers. A Novel Case.-A case came on for hearing in which a young man, 35 years old, and in go(o)d health, applied for relief. In hearing the case it was»iaied that defendtint had been in tWlt"k on a farm, whore he might have stayed, but he com- plained that the wages were tco low. He then tried for work at a quarry, and then came to the board for relief. In rllply to the board the man said he did not get enough wageg for his work.—The Chair- man said if a person could not get half-a-crown, he had no business to refuse eighteen.pence. Their only alternative was to refuse relief.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. MEDICAL.—Mr H. T. Benson has successfully pRssed his preliminary examination of Faculty of Physicians and Surgeona, Glasgow, held on the 17th and 18th October. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—The harvett services at the parish church were held on Monday evening and Tueiday. The sacred edifice was neatly though not elaborately decorated for the occasion. Vases ot flowers pampas grass and minature sbeavea of corn were placed on the altar. The font was sur- mounted with a cross,oiade of dahlias and chrysntbe- raums. Miniature sheaves of corn were placed ia various parts of the church, to Pymbolise that for the fruits of the earth thanksgiving was given. The liev Parker Morgan, of Aberdovey, preached the English sermon, which was moat eloquent. The singing was remarkably good. The services through- out were well attended. Tbe collections were for the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel in foreien parts. SHEKP DOG TETALS.—The shows which have proved so successful in so many neighbouring plaoes, and the signal success that has attended the dogs of this neighbourhood wherever they have competed, Lave, we nnderstand, induced those who take an active and beneficial interest in the welfare of the place, to resolve themselves into a committee for the purpose of having an exhibition of the sagacity of the numerous splendid dogs that are constantly at work on these circling hills, and, also. of the skill and perseverance of their trainers. The movement is in good hands, and the patronage it has already received ia an almost sufficient guarantee for its su^eess. SCIENCE AND ART.—A meeting of the committee of the Science and Art Clasaea held in coni otion with the Brynarvor Hall School, was held at that institution on the 21st of October, when there were present the Rev J. H. Symmons, chairman; Mr P. H. Hughes, hon. secretary; Mr J. Jones, Bryiidedwydd; Mr J. M. James; Mr J. Roberts, Dysynni House; Mr H. Thomas, Church, atreet; Mr O. Hughea, Penbryn; Mr D. Humphreya, Brynymor; Mr Edwin Jones, and Mr C. Field. Resolutions approving the continuance of the classes were unanimously passed. These classea have been successfully conducted for three years, and Mr E. Jones deserves much credit for persevering in work which has proved of such benefit to the youth of the place, many of whom have obtained certificates of competency in branches ot learning that materially advance their prospect in life. SCHOOL BOARD OF TOWYN AND PENNAL.— A meeting of the above board was held at Newell's Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, the 28th October; present Mr J. Webster, chairman; Mr L. Lewis, vice-chairman; Dr J. F. Jones, Mr P. H. Hughes, clerk; Mr John Owen, attendance officer. Attendance Officer's Returns.—The returns of the attendance at the various schools in the district were examined, and summonses were ordered to be taken out against the old offenders. i inance.—Bills for the salaries of teachers and officers were examined, and cheques for the lame were drawn. Plans and Speciifcations.—The plans and specifi- cations of the proposed alteration to the house attached to Pennal school were approved, and it was decided that tenders for the execution of the work be advertised for. Precepf,Precepta for the amounts estimated to cover the liabilities of the board to the 31st were issued to the Rating Authorities of the district.
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CHILDREN'S WORK.—A wonderful work has lately been done hy children's hands—a work which will, in all probability, gladden the hearts and help to lighten the sufferings of many litt:e weary ones in the Children's Hospitals throughout the country. Early in the present year the proprietors of Little Folks Magazine instituted a prize competition for coloured copies of the Little Folks' Painting Book," the prominent feature of the scheme being that all the books were eventually to be distributed among the Children's Hospitals, as a Christmas present from the young artists. In response to the invitation thus offered to the readers of Little Folks, hands and bruins have been very busy for six months past, and during the closing days of the competition the number of books received by the Editor has averaged as many as 500 copies a day, thus bringing up to many thousands the total number of Painting Books received. As a result, then, thouaanda of beautifully coloured books—more inteiesting than sorap-books, as the pictures are accompanied by amusing letter- prelB-will be available for distribution among the Children's Hospitals. Notwithstanding that numerous prizes will be awarded to the competitors, only a small proportion can of course expect to be re- warded for their trouble, and it satisfactory to think that so many children should have been content to devote many and many an hour throughout the year in the endeavour to provide amusement for their leaf fortunately situated brothera and aiatere,
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OXB BOX WILL CONVIHCB THE MOST SCEPTICAL OP THBI., EFFICACY In order to suit all who may be suffering from One or Both Of, these Maladies, the Proprietor prepares this Vegetable Remedy in the following forms .— No. I—GEORGE'S PILE AXD GRAVEL PILLS. No. 2—GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. 3—GEORGE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. Important Testimonials from Doctors, Chemists, and In- valids, from all parts of the country, will be forwarded to any address on receipt ot a stamped envelope. Sold ill Boxes, Is. 1 £ d, and 2s. 9d.t by all respectable ChemistSj by Post, Is. 4d. and 8s., in postage stamps. EVERY BOX IS PROTECTED BY TUB GOVBRHMENT STAMP# NOTICE.—The title "PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS" i* Copyright, and entered it Stationers' Hall. Proprietor, J. E. GEOKGli, M.R.P.S., HIRWAIN, GLAMORGANSHIRE. FEATHERS CLEANED. FEATHERS DYED. FEATHERS CURLED* BY S. A. GROVES, (Nee Massey) 2, POWELL-STREET, ABERYSTWYTH, In all shades, French or English. Blacks dyed on an improved principle. Country orders promptly attended to. Parties residing in the country can send their feathers through the Tost Office for two«- pence. ALL Obpeks RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY Attended TO THE Same WEEK. John Richards & Co., TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS, 10, MARKET STREET, ABERYSTWYTH,. Most respectfully inform their customers and the public generally that their stock is well sorted foil the present season. PATTERNS ON APPLICATION. MEN'S SUITS MADE TO ORDER YOUTHS' SUITS MADE TO ORDER BOYS' SUITS MADE TO ORDER OVER COATS MADE TO ORDER ULSTERS MADE TO ORDER MACKINTOSHES MADE TO ORDER MEN'S HATS MADE TO ORDER YOUTHS' HATS MADE TO ORDER BOYS'HATS MADE TO ORDER CLOTH CAPS MADE TO ORDER COTTON SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER WOOL SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER LINEN COLLARS MADE TO ORDER WATERPROOFS MADE TO ORDER SEWING MACHINES MADE TO ORDER RIDING BREECHES MADE TO ORDER LIVERIES of every description made on the Premises LADIES JACKETS MADE TO ORDER LADIES ULSTERS MADE TO ORDER LADIES WATERPROOFS MADE TO ORDER LADIES HABITS MADE TO ORDER ONE PRICE ONLY IN PLAIN FIGURES. Goods not approved of may be cxclarged. All orders promptly executed in good ttyle and work. manship. HOLLOWAY'8 PILLS. Impurities of the Blood. These wonderful Pills 'are valued at the humblest hearths a well as in the houser of comfort and wealth They work a thor- ough purification throughout the whole systntn, without disor- dering the natural action of any organ, and eradicate those germ of complaints which consign tens of thousands to an early glav." Debility, Loss of Appetite, Headache, and Lowness oj Spirits. These Pills will, in a few days, effect a truly wonderful change In Debilitated Constitutions (no matter their exciting cause), aa they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove excesa of bile, overcome giddiness, confusion, sick headache, and allo those gloomy forebodings arising from a bad stomach or dis- ordered digestion. The Medicine for Females, Younu and Old. For overcoming all obstructions and restoring suspended seci- tions, there is no medicine, to be compared to thesf PIlls. YR", versally adopted as the one grand remedy tor Cental" o_ these Pills cannot fail, they strengthen tbe ay»te bring about what is required. To femal«s en'?f J?: oman- hood, or at the turn of life, the* areinvl"" t 'ti safe-guard against dropsy, headaches. of the heart and all nervous affections often distress. .t those periods. Complaints Incidental to Children. Whooping cough, measles, scarlatina, levers and all diseases- of the skin, may be immediately checked, and soon cured, by these purifying Pills. No mother should be without them. One, wo, or three (reduced to powder), may be K»ven nightly, witl* the certainty of doing good. Nervous Disorders. Any derangement of the nerves effects disaxtrously both the- body and the mind. To the nervous invalid these Pills are o< vital necessity, as they impart tone end vigour to the internal' organs, and consequently to the nervous system which pervade* and connects them. Hence thsir marvellous cures of hysteria- ow spirits, spasms, fits, nervous twitchings, a-> d other kindrff om plaints. Hollonay's Pilla are the best remedy known in the rcorld the follonxn,j diseastt;— ^Kue Headache Stone and Gravel £ Kthnia Indigestion -Secondary Symp- Bilious Complaints Liver Complaints toms Blotches on the Skin Lumbago Tic-Doloreux Bewel Complaints Pile. Ulcers Debility Rheumatism Venereal Affections- Dropsy Retention of Urine Worms of all kinds Pemal Irregularities Scrofula, or King's, Weakness trora Fevers of all kinds Evil whatever caic Gout Sore Throats | use For eleansing and clearing the blood from all impuritill" cannot be too highly commended. far Scrofula, Scurvy, Skin Diseases, and Sores of all it as never-failing and permanent cure. The Pills and Ointment are sold at Professor HoLMWAfy Establishment, 583, Oxford-street, London also by nearly ev«J £ respectable Vendor of Medicine throughout the Civilised Wo''4^ in Boxes and Pots, at Is. ljd., 2s. M.,4s. M., lis., 22s,,» J 83s. each. The smallest Box of Pills contains four dozen; the smallest Pot of Ointment one ounce. Full printed directions are affiled to each Box and Pot, and, be had in any language, even in Turkish, Arabic, Arsnen Persian, or Chinese. N.B.—Advice can be obtained, free of charge, applying at the above address, daily» between hours of 11 and 4, or by letter. i — hedby J OJlM Printed by Steam Power and ^i jjorth Farad?/ Morgan, at the Observer Office, i, »'•187S-