Evening Express

k w CADBUR,Y'S COCOA. The Typical Cocoa of English Manufac- ture, Absolutely Pure."—Analyst. NO CHEMICALS USED As in tke so-called Pure Foreign Cocoas. e321lT

-EXPRESS" FARTHING PER WORD ADVERTISEMENT SCALE. Apartments Wanted, Furnished Rooms to be Let and Wanted, Situations Wanted Servants Wanted, Public-houses Wanted and for Sale, Horses and Carriages, Miscel- laneous Wants, Personal, Articles Lost or Found, Sale and Exchange, and other Adver tisemenis of a similar character can be inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS for ONE FARTHING PER WORD. The Name and Address to be Counted. Three in Rertions will oesfc half as maoh again as One Insertion, and Six insertions twice the price of ene. Odd Farthings are not charged. Thua :—- 0NCE. THREE TIMES. SIX TINES. 12 words 3d. 4|d. 6d. 18 „ 4!d. 6jd 9d. 24 „ 6d. 9d lB. ■& „ 7^d lid. Is. 3d. These charges, which must be prepaid, apply only to conseoutive insertions. The above scale does not apply to trade advertisements or to announcement aaansttiag from public bodies. deques, Postal, and Post-office Orders should be crossed and made payable to Mr D. W. THOMAS. In eases where Postal Orders cannot be obtained advertisers are reauooUd to send Halfpenny Stamps. Advertisements may be received at the following places:— CHIEF OFFICE WESTERN MAIL BUILDINGS, CARDIFF. WESTERN MAIL OFFICE Newport. WESTERN MAIL OFFICE Swansea. WESTERN MAIL OFFICE Merthyr. MB. W. H. KEY, Taff-street .Pontypridd. MS. C. HUTOHINGS, Queen-street Neath. 9er £ 4mau ADVERTISERS we Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office. Letters addressed to initials or fictitious names mast bear the Address of the advertiser or one of the offices of the Western Hail

3Sirtt)g, jHarnngeg, anft 3Beatl)S BIRTHS. GBIFFITH.—On the 13th inst., at Brynderwen Villas, Navigation, the wife of A. J. Griffith, Surgeon, Ac., of a son. DEATHS. EVANS,—On the 16th inst., at Oxford House, Ely-road, Iilaitdaff, Bdith, eldest daughter of William Evans, Grocer, Llandaff,, ayed 20 years. Funeral at two •'clock Friday next, at Llandaff Cathedral. GOULD.—On the 17th inst., at the Bridgend Hotel, Pentre, Francis Lewis, aged two years, only son of Frederick George and Mary Elizabeth Gould. LLEWELLYN.-On the 16th inst., at 8, Clive-road, Penarth, John Llewellyn, formerly of Pontlottyn. Funeral on Saturday next, leaving Cardiff for 12.20 Bhynmey Railway for Hengoed. Friends will please accept this the only intimation. No flowers. Psion.—On the 15th inst., at Caerphilly, Benjamin Price, Draper and Grocer, aged 51. Funeral Friday, two o'clock. No wreaths. G. A,, STONE AND CO UNDERTAKERS, ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEA At the Old and Only Address— 10, 11, AND 12, WORKING-STREET, CARDIFF, I UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF | MISS STONE, | Assisted by an Efficient Staff. jjj Telegraphic Address—"STCNN," Undertaker, I CARDIFF. 21505 -1 tmmmm—turn i n ii i>1 i i«mam.jJii»»mr-ii~w»i«iyi«Miii»° iSatrmtmHaU MATRIMONY ^Gentleman (40), with over £ 1,000 yearly, Wishes to Marry will settle valuable re- version of £ 400 yearly photo and full particulars strict Spnfidence.— Address Box 194, Correspondence Office, Bristol. e3207i24 A/T ATRIMONY.—Lady (Orphan), living in rural dis- trict, having freehold land, household property, and £ 5,000.—Miss Address Huntington, Advertiser Office, ffioultrg, fftgemtg, I^WO Minorca Cockerels price 5s. 6d. or Exchange JL for Pullets.— 37, Fitzhamon-embankment, Car- <Mff. e31%i23 ^porting* a UN for Sale.—Double-barrel Breech-loading Gun, with all the latest improvements; price 50s., on •ggoval^^gglyJohn^enkin«^onrhii^Mx>ji^J|ei24^ "~1sugine^ig tor IBtejpogaL OBACCO and Fancy Business for Disposal through A illness stock at valuation splendid position.— Apply 107, Glebe street, Penarth- e3187i23 ISannngT MBS. GEORGE'S Private Quadrille Class every Tuesday at Colonial-hall; ladies 6d. gents 9d.; f-U b.d; grand floor. 3179J20 ORRIS BROS.' CYCLF, WORKS, PONTY PRIDD.—Over 100 Cycles to be Cleared Regardless •f Cost— Send for special lists, pos' free.—Repairs of all hinds executed in a superior manner promptly. jJ8ogS. rS Sale, thoroughbred retriever Dog, 10s.—Apply 71, Shakespeare street, Cardiff. i!9 LARGE, Black, Curly Retriever Dog, 2% ytars; goo guard; clean, and accustomed to indoors j 30s.— wards I, Church street, Blaunt. Mon. M1741l: i^lonrp* £2 to £200 Advanced Dafly. Apply to J. WALLACE, M6, LOWER STATION TERRACE (Opposi teT.Y.R. Station), CARDIFF. Surplus Stock Bought for Ready Cash. ONEY Advanced Daily from £ 2 to £ 300 at a few hours notice.—Apply to the Imperial Advanoe 9, Senghenvdd-road, and 1, Mundy-place, Cathavs, jjardiff. e2983 ^apartini irts, $cr. EATH, 41, Pulteney-street.—Furnished Apartments to be Let; highest references. e3199M3 TWO Young Gentlemen Require Apartments near Roath Park; terms molerate.—R 47, Express Office, Cardiff. e!78.T17 "PWEIILING-HOUSEfc TO BE LET OR SOLD. WANTED to Purchase House, Riverside, hot and cold water bftth and w.c.; neighbourhood Des- •eaoer-eflxdens preferred.—State full particulars to S 21, Western Mail, Cardiff. e3193i27 bUTE DOCK.—Dwelling House to let.-Apply to .0 Johns, No 1, Patrick Street, Bute Docks, Cardiff. e3185i20 *PO Let, House and Shop.—Apply No. 12, Rutland JL street, Saltmead, Cardiff. 3176il9 eMuckn place, Riverside, Cardiff, at 12s. 6d • weekly, tenant paying water rate, ansi und^rtakin. *ot to sublet, and to keep same in present good condi •ion.—Apply Mrs. J. C. Harry, 27, Park terrace, Tonda iBisrf Han tons* BRESS Suit for Sale no rensouable offer refused.— S 48, Express O/flee, Cardiff. el369i26 "fc^IREWOOD.—Sawn Blocks, Is 6d.; ready chopped, 1a. 9d. per cwt., delivered.—J. Banbury. 8, Ooremiy ftreet, Cardiff. e3206i24 COMIC Papers, back numbers, cheap.—Miss Morgan, close to Bridge. James BALE'S Gold Medal Dubbin makes Boots andllar ness waterproof, so £ fc, and wear three times longer •flows polishing: 17 highest awards —Sold by Boot ^^kers,LealherseHers, &e., tins 2d.. 6(1., and Is. [E29 Sale, Oil Painting, View of Old Cardiff, The *• Ten Aere Field," bv Wilson.—Roberts, 35, Roya *g»de. Oardiff. 3189i22 A DVERTISER Requires good Second-hand Overcoat, Height, 5ft. Jlin.; chest, 38in.—Particulars Coat Office, OarrlLT e3180il7 J) RADFORD p -f -v House offers good Commlsnion for South Waler.; experience absolutely necessary. ^Addreas Denton, Lund, stud Co., Bradford, fe3i72i26 ONE of the Drawing-room Suites in Monmouth shire, price £ 15 15s., cost £ 55, not soiled; also •Utne Clock, £ 3 3s.; IK Grandfather Clocks, from £ 1 —Edea' Old Curiosity Shop, Newport. e3I71il8 ANDFATHElVS Eight Dav Clock, Yalio,-any Inlaid Case, in thorough going order, for Sale — Jg'Ply, any evening after six, at 17, Richards-street, r^uays, Cardiff. TIDE TABLES, at Miss Morgeii's, Stationer, Close James street Bridge (late Pier Ex- ^^8e). Orders for books promptly attended to. All regularly supplied. Agent for Perth Dye arks* e3l63i23 ''SCOTCH Whisky.—A Sample Bottle of Fine Old ^™S?more Whisky forwarded, carriage paid, on of poeial older for 3s. 6d. "Ono of the finest Scorland produces."—Vide Press.—T. C Sgyaek, Portobello, N.B. jf%. If- 8. Hand-cut Virginia, fragrant and lasting in •fan ti i!e p0- be had in loz., 2oz., and 4oz. Tins ^«_Tobaoconistg E191d -_C.. TO Grocers.—Wanted at once, a good Junior must be good salesman sober and obliging state reference and salary, indoors. Cule, Pentre Rhondda. 890i20 GROCERY.—Wan ted,an Improver.—Apply Richards, Grocer, Ebbw v'ale. 946i23 TEA Trade.—Assistant Wanted; must be good, experienced hand.—Apply Victoria Tea Company, St. Mary street, Cardiff. 964il9 { TARAPERY.—Wanted, a sharp Youth as an Appren- X/ tice; no premium.—John Price, Draper, Pont- ottyn. 752i20 DRAPERY.—Vacancy for good Junior Window Dresser serve through spsak Welsh.—Full par- ticulars, in first letter, Wynch's, Waterloo House, Llallelly. 811i20 DRAPERY.—Wanted immediately, an experienced Young Lady for Show-room and Sales; also an experienced Young Man.—Apply, stating particulars, George Jones, Waterloo House, Pembroke. 740i20 CLOTHIERS. — Wanted, February 5th, sober Young Man (married preferred) to Manage Branch; character must bear strictest investigation Welsh.—Gibbon, Pontypridd. 719i20 A WNBROKING and Outfitting—Assistant Wanted immediately outdoors.—Apply, with references and salary, to H. Isaacs, Dowlais. 881i22 READY-MADES. — Wanted, Stock-keeper (small department). — State age and salary to S 16, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 873i18 BOOT Trade.—Boyle and Co., Cardiff, Require a energetic Salesman, about 20. State salary, refe rynce; enclose photo. 871i22 B.OOT Trade.—Manager Wanted; married good window-dresser and salesman.—References, Sic., to S 18; Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 916i22 STATIONER'S Assistant.—Wanted, a Male Assistant of Experience; thoroughly conversant with trade arid accounts.—Apply, with references, Mr. Southey, Merjthjrr. 554il8 WANTED, well-educated Lad, about 15, as Apprentice.—The Scholastic Trading Company, 7. St. John'g^square, Cardiff. 27027 WI-NTED, quick, pushing Hand to Manage Small T V BranchiShop in Newport.—State fuUparticnlars No. 6659, at Locke and Phillips* Advertising Offices, Newport. 907i22 GROCERY and Provisions.—Experienced Hand Seeks Situation in the above; highest references.—Ad, dress Williams, 120, Castle-road, Roath, Cardiff. 700i20 WANTED, Re-engagement by experienced Person to Take Charge of Small Business, or any Place thorou me ed.-Apply R., mrt5t.1maktr5, rriO Parents and Guardians.—A High-class Private JL Dressmaker, in London, doing a small select busi- nesR, Wishes to Meet with a Young Lady who would Assist Her in the Morning with Domestic Duties, and the Afternoon in the Workroom an excellent opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the business, and a comfortable. quiet home.—Apply to Wm. Jones, 6, Duke street, Cardiff. 1053i24 APPRENTICE Wanted to the Dressmaking first- class business taught premium moderate to live in.—Apply Miss Yeowart, Dress-rooms, 14, Great George- street, Liverpool. 623il8 MILLINERS —Wanted at once, a stylish-Milliner to take own orders Welsh preferred.— Apply, stating full particulars,1 to A. Cule, Pentre. 891i22 MILLINER Wanted; Welsh, and able to serve state reference, salary, experience, fcc. Also Young Lady as Apprentice.—Morgan Evans, Ystaly- fera. 718i20 UJJ Clerks; anft jHanagerg. TO POSTMASTERS, &•<• — An experienced Lady seeks a Situation asTelograph andPostal Clerk; a.b.c s.n., and good knowledge of eounder; best offers; goed references.—Address Postal, 12, George street, Ponty- pool.. [il9 WANTED immediately, Clerk, Well Up in Dissec- tions in Draper's Counting-house.—Apply W, Edwards, 94, Oxford-street, Swansea. 113Si24 WANTED, energetic Young Man, accustomed to W the trade to Act as Secretary and Traveller to a Welsh Flannel Factory just started in Monmouthshire. —Apply, statins; wages required, to Secretary, Western Mail Office, Newport. 1120il8 CLERK Wanted, to Collect Rents, Keep Books, &c.— Write fully, and mention qualifications and salary required, R 43, Western Mail, Cardiff. 733i20 WANTED, respectable Young Lady of good appear ance and address, as Book-keeper and Manageress of Bread and Confectionery Business; must be experienced and produce undeniable references; state when disengaged.—Address R 34, Western Mail, Cardiff. 27036 LAW.—Wanted, a Junior Shorthand and Engrossing L Clerk, aged 19 to stating references, age, and salary to Colborne, Ward, and Colborne, Solici- tors, Newport, Mon. 674i19 CLERK Wanted, Used to Timber or Building Trade, good Writer and Book-keeper.—State salary, ex- perience, and where employed, R 31, Western Mail, Car- diff 959i20 WANTED, smart Office Boy; good writer.—Apply 59, James-sfcreet, Cardiff. 868il8 LAW.—Wanted, active Office Lad good writer.— L Williams, Solicitor, 119, St. Mary street, Car- diff. 944il9 LAW.—Wanted, smart Office Lad.—Apply Park chambers, Westgate street, Cardiff. 836i22 WANTED, respectable Lad, about 15, in Coal Exporter's Office.-Address P. H. Coward, Bute Docks, Cardiff. 1014il9 MECHANICAL Draughtsman, 32, experienced blast M furnaces, iron and steel works, Desires Engage- ment.—S 44, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 1122i24 A Gentleman well connected in the coasting line at Newport is Open to Ship a good, bright House Coal on Commission.— Apply Henry, Western Mail Offices, Newport. 1119i24 BUILDER'S Clerk (experienced) Seeks Re-engage- ment; draughtsman, quantities, accounts, Sic. references.—8 22, Western Mail, Cardiff. 952i2.3 IRONMONGERS' or Builders' Storekeeper and Clerk thorough knowledge of the trades; moderate salary.—Apply R 48, Western Mail, Cardiff. [846i22 ( 4 for Permanent Situation as Book-keeper full qualifications; £ 5 bonus under 21s. week, £10 over.-R 28, Western Mail, Cardiff. 639119 LAW.—Wanted, General Managing Clerkship in L Small Office; ten years' experience; nearly seven years last office, thorough knowledge Kain's book- keeping, costs, drafting; can attend to cases with slight supervision.—Apply Griffiths, Brynawel, Gran- ville-terrace, Mountain Aih. 566H8 OOK-KEEPER, Shorthand or General Clerk.— B Wanted, Re-engagement as above; tin-plate works experience; good typist; first-class references.- R 9, Western Mail, Cardiff. 525il8 WANTED, by Young Lady, with thorough know- ledge o? Postal and Telegraph Work (S.N.),Situa- tion in or near Cardiff; would assist in business.- Apply Miss Williams, Post-office, Cardiff. 710i20 WANTED, by Young Person, used 21, Situation in Any Business, or as Cashier; good reference.— S 34, Western Mail, Cardiff. 105i24 "\T7"ANTED, Situation as Collector, Timekeeper, TT Storekeeper, Weigher, or any Place of Trust by Young Man 27 good references.-14, Western Mail, Porthcawl. 1005i23 NGLISHMAN (24) as French and Spanish Cor- respondent; shorthand 120; desires to enter Coal Exporter's Office.—R 41, Western Mail, Cardiff. 735i20 COMPETENT Shorthand Clerk, Typist, Book-keeper c atit' French Correspondent Wants Engagement salary 256. good reference3.-R 35, Western Mail, Car diff. 713i20 ANTED, to Place Lad of 17 with an Auctioneer, V* Estate Agent, Accountant, or Architect in whose office he would have plenty of work and super- vision, in Exchange for which Advertiser would Take another Youth for a Like Purpose.-Addreas, in contl- dence, 8 40, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1103i24 ~3gennf £ Crabrliers;, TO Hat Travellers.—A thoroughly competent and experienced Man, with good connection, liberally treated with.—Apply, by letter, stating references and salary required, X 14, DaUy Presn Office, Bristol. [27070 MESSRS. R. W. MILLER and CO. (Limited), Btokescroft Brewery, Bristol, are Prepared to Appoint Purchasing Agents in all unrepresented districts for, their Prize Midal Ales and Stouts. Liberal te-rns. These beers have been awarded Prize Medals "d Diplomas wherever shown, and are the finest. values obtainable. 25761 WINES and Spirits in Bottle.—R. W. Miller and Co., Limited, Wine and Spirit Importers, Stokescroft, Bristol, are Prepared to Appoint Agents in all districts fo their Celebrated Brands of Wines and Spirits. Whole or part licence paid, according to arrangement. 25762 FOR Sale, a very good Book Under Royal London Friendly Society in good district.—Further pnr- ticlllars apply Jenkins, Newsagent, Tonypandy. [510n8 BOTTLES.—Wonted, smart Agent, witti good oon: nection, to Sell Foreign Bottles.—State connection jiffísttIlanto us Situations. WANTED, a strong Boy for Warehouse imme- diately.—Williams, 250, Castle road, Cardiff. [ei20 WANTED, a Foreman Smith, Accustomed to Fit- ting Work, to Take Charge of an Ironmonger's Workshop.—Apply Cross Bros., Working street, Car- diff. 319ails WANTED, a Smart Lad for Hotel Work, to mak himself generally useful.—Apply, with reference Dumfries Hotel, Stuart-street, Docks, Cardiff. e3195ie UNDER Boots.—Wanted immediately, a respectabl Young Man as above; good references.—Apply Royal Hotel, Cardiff. e3183u7 WANTED, Two good Carpenters.—Thomas, 108, Richmond road. Yard and workshop at back. e3182il7 TINPLATE WORKERS. — Wanted, at once three good, quick workmen piecework. — Apply, Underwood, Fox Lane, corner of Richards Terrace. Broadway, Cardiff. e3184i20 WANTED, Smart Youth to Look After Horse and Trap and Deliver Orders.—Aply personally Carters (Limited), 77, St. Mary street, Cardiff. e3177i20 I [UTTERS.—Wanted, experienced General Fitters, competent to make and fix all sort of engines an' machinery (small power chiefly).—State age, wages qualifications, and references to G. Davies, Lion Workd Abergavenny. e3155 WANTED by Young Man, Situation in Wholesale Grocery warehouse, or junior in retail grocery hreo years' experience; Cardiff preferred.-Address, R1 Mail. Cardiff. e3168117 W' ANTED, Gardener (unmarried), Country Place- flowers, walled kitchen garden, vinery, &c. wages 18s. per week.-Colonel Gray, Stone Hall, Wolf castle, Pembrokeshire. 814i20 WANTED, Groom Gardener; good in kitchen garden; single: indoors; state wages able to milk preferred.—Apply Miss Ballinger, Clareston, Haverfordwest. 606il9 WANTED, Groom-Gardener experienced attend to cows, and generally useful; wife for laundry. -Apply, giving age and reference, to Mr. Railton, Newport. 1023i23 WANTED, General Farm Man, Who Can Milk Well; single; indoors; aged 20; state wages,—Apply Miss Ballinger, Clareston, Haverfordwest. 607119 WANTED, smart Boy for Indoor Work, must thoroughly know his duties state height and wages.—Apply Homfray, Llannon, Llanelly. [1063i24 WANTED, Re-engagement as Working Farm Bailiff on Small Farm married, no family wife, dairy, poultry; good references last employer given up at Christmas.-Apply Markey, Whitchurch, near Car diff. 605il9 AS Single-handed Gardener, where there is glass two years' good character from large place.—W. T. Shackson. Norton, West Cross, Swansea. 1027i23 AS Groom; thorough stableman; ride and drive well; light weight; aged22; good reference*.— Apply Jefferies, 36, Augusta street, Cardiff. 940i23 GROOM or Groom-Coachman (23) Seeks Situation ride and drive well; good reference.—Apply Poulsom, 5, King's road, Canton, Cardiff. 1104i24 (*1 OACIIMAN; thoroughly experienced; married, no J family aged 36 highly recommended; smart and good appearance.—C. Jones, Wicksted, Leamington Spa. 962il8 WANTED, Situation as Groom, Under Coachman, or Single-handed; well up in stable work aged 20; weight 9st.-W. Smith, Dan-y-Park Stables, Crick- howell. 996il9 GROOM-COACHMAN or Groom-Gardener Wants G Situation; 15 months' good character i ride and drive well.—Coachman, Bryn Bedw, Tylorstown, Pontypridd. 922i22 WANTED, by smart Lad, Situation to Look After Pony and Trap and Make Himself Generally Useful.—Pearson, Clarence Hotel, Pontypool. [901H8 WANTED, Situation as Groom; well up in hunters and harness work; go»d character; aged 21 light weight.-D. D., 103, Robert-street, Ynysybwl. [619il9 BOOTS Wanted for the Crown Hotel, Hay must understand driving and billiard marking, and have good references.—Address Manageress. 1085i24 UNDER-BOOTS.—Wanted immediately, a respect- able Young Man as above; good references.— Apply Royal Hotel, Cardiff. 838118 W~ ANTED, a smart Lad for Hotel Work, to Make Himself Generally Useful.—Apply, with refe- rences, Dumfries Hotel, Stuart street, Docks, Cardiff. 872119 WANTED at once, smart Lad for Hotel Work; to make himself generally useful.—Apply Windsor Hotel, Docks, Cardiff. 997i18 WANTED at once, smart Lad for Hotel Work to make himself generally useful.—Apply Windsor Hotel, Docks, Cardiff. 1117i23 ANTED, a Boy for the Alley and to Make Himself Generally Useful.—Apply Hastings Hotel, Her- bert street, Cardiff. 1109i20 WANTED, Situation at Ostler, Post-boy, or Fore- man of Yard understands duties eight years' good character.-Z., Stamp Office, Abergavenny. fi24 BOOTS.—As Boots aged 23; head or single-handed understands cellar work and billiards.—W. F., The Club, Trowbridge, Wilts. 995il8 BOOTS (Head), by experienced Single Man English; aged 30 two years last hotel.—W. Hoole, 1, Greenfield-place, Rhyl. 522i22 WANTED, good, steady, experienced Printer as Job- bing Fore mail-Apply Daily Post, Swansea. [i20 WANTED, respectable Young Man for the Butchering, To Do Round and Assist in Shop. —^pply Witchell, Butcher, 136, Cliftpii .street^ TO Butchers.—Wanted, a respectable Young Man, used to the above.—Apply S 7, Western Mail, Cardiff. 862il8 rjnO Butchers.—Wanted at once, a good Second must J be a good salesman and obligingstrictly sober state reference and salary expected (indoors).—Cule, Pentre, Rhondda. 776il9 TO Butchers. — Wanted, respectable Young Man (Welsh), good Shop and Slaughter Man, and Generally Useful.—Apply Thomas, Butcher, Mountain Ash. 762i20 SMITH Wanted at Pwllypant for General Work must be steady and first class tradesman.; state wages.—Apply Rees, Merthyr Vale. 5mis SMITH Wanted all Improver; good knowledge of O shoeing and general smithing.—Apply W. Thomas, Coedkernew, Castleton, Cardiff. 709i20 WANTED, a Foreman Smith, accustomed to fitting work, to Take Charge of an Ironmonger's Work- shop—ApplyCrossBros;iW^rkiiigstreot, Cardiff. [il9 FITTERS—Weighing Machine—for Outdoor Work Wanted none but all-round men need apply.— R 46, Western Mail, Cardiff. 835i22 ELECTRICAL Engineering.—Messrs. Sydney F. Walker and Co., Cardiff Electrical Works, Cardiff, have Vacancies for Two Articled Pupils. 1105i24 TO Blumbers.—A good Workman; used to gas and hot water and general work.—Apply George Ball, Windsor road, Neath. 937i23 WATCHMAKERS.—Wanted, an Improver and W Apprentice.—Apply J. J. Thomas, Jeweller, 13, Canon-street, Aberdare. 1040i23 FIVE good Plasterers Wanted immediately.—Newby, Alfred street, Mackintosh. 968il9 WANTED at once, an experienced Cabinet-maker for Good Work.—Apply Wm. Meredith, Merthyr Tydvil. 1036i19 SADDLERS.—Wanted, good, steady Men; thoroughly accustomed to colliery work.—Apply John Lis- combe, Newport. 675il9 WANTED, Tender for Boring Six-inch Hole for Water through Marl and Red Sandstone.—Apply to Ferro, Treharris. 662il9 GRAIN Trade.—Wanted, an active Foreman, Capable of Superintending Discharge Vessels and Deliveries ex Store.—Apply, stating age, references, salary required, Hibbert, West Dock, Cardiff. 7Q8i20 WANTED, thoroughly good, steady, Underground Haulier none other need apply wages 4s. 5d per day.-At Pwllgwaun Colliery, Pontypridd. [565H8 WANTED, a strong Boy for Warehouse imme- diately. — Williams, 250, Castle road, Car- diff. 1092i18 rriO Grocers'Hauliers.—Wanted, smart, reliable Man JL accustomed to horses, and willing to assist in ware- house.-Apply A. Nicholas, Maesteg. 1064i18 mo Grocers' Hau'iers.—Wanted, strong, steady Young A Man as Haulier; indoors.—Apply, stating age, salary, Ac., O. George, Merchant, Hirwain. 510ils WANTED, strong Lad, about 20 years of age; been used to horses and to make himself generally useful; 12 months' character required.—Apply, per- sonally, Cardiff Milk Supply Company. 788i20 rpo Cellarmen.—Wanted, thoroughly experienced JL Cellarman as Foreman; must have had experience. -Apply, with references, Box 16, Llanelly. 27034 A respectable Man Seeks Situation as French Polisher and Porter.—G. Young, 14, Broadway, Frome, Somerset. 1075i22 MASONIC.—Will any Brother assist a P.W.M. in obtaining Employment as Timekeeper, Watch- man, Any Place of Trust; good scholar, testimonials and character.—W., Western Mail, Swansea. 919il9 BAKERS. Situation Wanted First, Second or B Single; cake and smalls; abstainer; good references.—Baker, 156, White Ladies-road, Bristol. [i20 STRONG, willing Lad Requires Situation as Im- S prover to the Slaughtering and Make Himself Generally Useful.—Address S 32, Western Mail, Car- diff. 1085i24 ^irbantsV ;j5armaftJ5. &t. GIRLS or Young Women of good character Can Find Remunerative and Constant Employment in most of the Principal Towns in South Wales; must be clean, honest, and active.-Apply for form of applica- tion, enolosing stamped directed envelope, to S 47, Ex- press Office, Cardiff. e3203i20 CI ENERAL Servant Wanted also Housemaid.— J Apply 20, Wordsworth street, Roath, Cardiff. [ei24 WANTED, a good Geueral Servant as Housemaid.— Apply 163, Newport-road, Cardiff. e3192i22 WANTED, good General Servant; able to wash. —Apply 74, Miskin-street, Catliavs, Car- diff. e3193i23 WJANTED, a good General Servant.—Appiy Mrs. T1 Clunas Jones, 10, Canon street, Aberdare. [eil9 GOOD General Servant Wanted at once.—Apply 27, Despenser street, Cardiff. e3170il7 "VSTANTED, Strong Girl, Few Hours Daily not an VT der 16.—18, Llanbleddian gardens, Cardiff, [eil WANTED, General Servant—Apply Mrs. Clarke Ellerslie, Ninian road, Roath Park, Cardiff, [eil WANTED, a Plain Cook.—Apply 52, Plymouth road, Penarth. 963119 WANTED, an experienced Cook; good wages to a suitable person.—Apply Mrs. Bocker, Tube Works, Landore. 1028i19 WANTED immediately, good Plain Cook in a Gentle- man's Family; assistance given.—Mrs. Leonard Davis, Southfield, Frome, Somerset. 825il8 WANTED immediately, a good Cook. — Apply, stating ape, wages, references, and all particu, lars, to Mrs. Kirkhouse, Bryn Bedw, Tylorstown- Pontypridd. 815i20 WANTED, good Plain Cook • dairy of two cows good character house-parlourmaid kept.—Mrs, Jones, Penyrock, Llandovery. 589il8 WANTED for Country, good Plain Cook; £ 20, all found; early riser: good character.—Mrs. Eynon Bowen, Troedyraur, Newcastle Emlyn, South Wales. 595H8 WANTED, good Plain Cook, Gentleman's House good references: one who has been kitchenmaid preferred; assistance given.-A., 11, Terrace, Aber- ystwyth. 618il9 WANTED, Plain Cook or experienced General Servant; also a good Nurse, able to sew well; good wagos offered to competent persons.—Apply 21, Richmond-road, Cardiff. 765i20 WANTED at once, a good Plain Cook four in family.—Mrs. Langley, Peterstone-super-Ely, Cardiff. 567i18 WANTED (Mrs. Pedler's Registry, 22,Charies-atreet, Cardiff), experienced Cooke, Housemaids, WANTED, Plain Cook, Assist in Housework; no washing two other servants kept; wages, £16. Apply Mrs. Williams, Llandaff Mills, Llandaff. [il9 WANTED, thoroughly good Cook help given during afternoon; aged 35 and over. Also Children's Maid; excellent references and experience with children required; aged about 27.-Applv by letter Miss Godwin, Ellenthorpe, Stoke Bishop, Bristol. [27030 WANTED, a Parlourmaid Churchwoman.—Miss Lynch-Blosse, Pendyris, Conway-road, Car- diff. 859i18 PARLOURMAID (£17), House-Parlourmaid ( £ 16)> P Housemaid ( £ 13), Cooks, Kitchenmaids, Scullery- maids, Generals, Nurses, Charwomen. Also Grooms, Gardeners, Porters Wanted-45, Charles street, Car- diff. I009il9 WANTED immediately, thorough House-Parlour- maid good wages man-servant kept.—Mrs. Campbell Cory, St. Pierre, near Chepstow. 1099i24 WANTED, good Housemaid, where Parlourmaid is kept; Church person state wages pood refe- rences. Apply Miss Morgan-Stratford, St. Athan Rectory, Cowbridge, South Wales. 26943 WANTED immediately, a strong Young Girl as Housemaid; able to sew: state wages and reference.Apply Miss Ballinger, Clareston, Haverford- west. 512il3 WANTED, strong, clean Second Housemaid; who knows her work.—Mrs. Peel, Taliaris, Llandilo, South Wales. 615il9 WANTED, a Housemaid; able to sew.—Apply 8, Park grove, Cardiff. 993i23 WANTED at once, a good, strong Girl a* Housemaid aged about 20.— Apply Mrs. Bowling, 286, High road, Kilburn, London, N.W. 1054i20 WANTED, a clean, willing Girl as Housemaid, with good character.—Apply, stating wages required, to Miss Price, Tremains, Bridgend. 1070i20 WANTED, a Housemaid in a Small Family; state wages and references.—Apply Llancaiach House, Llancaiach, near Treharris. 1128i24 ANTED' at once, General with good character wages, £ 14 to £ 16 family of three. Also Nurse" Housemaid wages, £ 12.—State particulars and refe- rences, K 49, Western Mail, Swansea. 1139i24 GOOD General in Small Family another kept.— Apply Avondaie, opposite Llandaff place, Llan- daff. 1055i24 WANTED, experienced General Servant; three in family; early riser good reference; wages £ 12. —Mrs. B. H. Thomas, Glantawe House, Yniscedwyn, Ystradgynlais. 1057i24 WANTED, General Servant for Country House small family.—Apply 12, Queen street, Car- diff. 1060i20 WANTED immediately, a General Servant, about 18; small family.—Mrs. Greenway, 41, Free street, Brecon. 1082i20 WANTED, experienced General Servant; country house two in family good wages good charac- ter indispensable.—Apply Mrs. Hirst, The Poplars, Pontyclun. 1068i22 WANTED, a General Servant Able to Undertake Plain Cooking no washing wages, £ 12 to £ 14 paid to a good girl.—Apply, with reference, to Mrs. L. G. Jones, Tondu. 1069i18 GOOD General Servant Wanted, by February 17; small family.—Address Mrs. Coe, Redclyff, Llan- daff, or apply from seven to eight. 105li24 GENERAL Servant Wanted about 18 years good wages to capable girl.—Apply or address 53, Wind- sor road, Penarth. 1091i24 WANTED immediately, experienced General, no washing. Also Nurse for Three Children.— Apply, evenings, Mrs. Payne, 66, Plymouth road, Penarth. 1093i24 WANTED, experienced General Servant, good refe- rences required.—Apply 69, Stacey road, Roath, Cardiff. H02i20 WANTED, for Country, a good General Servant able to do plain cooking; references.—Mrs. Thomas, Boverton-place, near Cowbridge. 104li23 GENERAL Servant Wanted two in family must have good reference.—Apply 4, WeBt-grove, Car- diff. 1039i19 WANTED, experienced General Servant: able to wash and iron: three in family; good home.— Apply 10, Montpelier terrace, Swansea. 1025i19 WANTED, a good General Servant as Housemaid.— Apply 163, Newport road, Cardiff. 973il9 SITUATION Required, Wait on an Invalid Lady, or Mother's Help where servant is kept.—T., Upper Farm Cottage, Llanishen, near Cardiff. 95li23 WANTED, General: plain cooking. Also House- maid; must wait at table. State age, wages; good references indispensable.-S 31, Western Mail, Car- diff. 1000i23 WANTED immediately, experienced General; must be a good plain cook.—Apply, with references, West House, Penarth. 990i23 WANTED, good General Servant; able to wash.— Apply 74, Miskin street, Cathays, Cardiff. [998i23 WANTED for Cardiff, beginning February, expe- rienced General Servant; must cook well no washing; family three.- S 27, Western Mail, Cardiff. [i23 WANTED, in Small Family, good General Servant; references required.—Apply, after Six p.m.. 25, Hamilton street, Cardiff. 942i23 WANTED, in Business House, a good Country Girl as General Servant; able to do plain cooking; enclose photo.-Apply Mrs. Davies, London House, Sennybridge, Breconshiie. 936i23 ~\XTANTED, by February 5th, good General Servant T V 18 to 20 no washing.—Apply Mrs. Thomas, 5, Ninian rqad, Roath Park, Cardiff. 977i23 WANTED,' General 'S'errtftfF;' must be able to do plain cooking good wages.—-Apply 18, Plymouth road, Penarth. 979i23 WANTED at once, a good General Servant; able to do plain cooking.—Apply Mrs. Hosking, Draper, 30, Holmesdale street, Grangetown, Cardiff. 926i23 WANTED, a thorough General Servant.—Apply 57 Richmond road, Cardiff. 983i23 WANTED, good General Servant; able to do plain cooking, wash, and iron well; early riser good reference.-Mrs. Davies, Brynfedwen, Treherbert. [22 WANTED, experienced General Servant: two in family must be good cook; wages £ 18; re- ferences required.—Alpha, Western Mail, Swan- sea. 897il8 A good General Servant Wanted immudiately.—Apply 34, Richmond-road, Cardiff. 913i22 WANTED, Early in February, General Servant for Small Family good wages.—Only respectable servants need apply 81, Walters road, Swansea [874i22 WANTED immediately, experienced General or Plain Cook.—Apply, with references, Mrs. Nancarrow, Trefula, St. Thomas, Swansea. 877i22 WANTED at once, a good, strong Girl as General Servant. — Apply 91, Stacey road, Roath, Cardiff. 837i22 WANTED immediately, a competent General Servant; from 20 to 25; satisfactory references required.—Apply 15, Windsor place, Cardiff. 828i22 WANTED, a good General Servant for Farmhouse. (V -Apply D. Morgan, 23, Stanwell road, Penarth. 861i18 WANTED, at once, a good General Servant; must be an early riser.—Apply Mrs. Jordan, Barton Villa, Eaton-crescent, Swansea. 793i20 TANTED, thorough General Servant; must be good V V plain cook another kept; good wages small family.-Apply B.ID. Western Mail, Newport. 798i20 PENARTH.—Wanted, a good General Servant; house- maid kept.—Apply The Mount, Marine-parade, Penarth, or 30, Park-place, Cardiff. 764i20 WA'NTED, Two good Servants for Private Family in Clifton-Cook and House-Parlourmaid.—Apply Birchwood, Leigh Woods, Clifton, Bristol. 761i20 WANTED, Young General Servant.—9, Edward's- W place, near T.V.R. Station, Cardiff. 783i20 GENERAL Servant Wanted—Apply 41, Albany road, Cardiff. 27035 EXPERIENCED General Servant Required.—Apply E stating full particulars, Mrs. Ernest Lceder, 16 Uplands-crescent, Swansea. 686il9 WANTED, General Servant; aged about 20.—Apply Mrs. C. Marshall, London House, Holmsdaie- Mrs. C. Marshall, London House, Holmsdaie- street, Grangetown, Cardiff. 638U9 WANTED, an experienced General Servant wages £ 18. Also an experienced House and Parlour maid; wages, £16; good references required.-Apply JYIrs. Morris, 22, Park-place, Cardiff. S99il9 WANTED, General Servant, who can do good plain cooking; £ 16 to £ 18.—Mrs. Scott, Thistleboon House, Mumbles, Swansea. 612il9 A strong, active Woman as General Servant must be good plain cook; houso-parlourmaid kept; two ladies only in family; near Brecon.—R 25, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 27006 WANTED, in Private Family near London, good General Servant from country preferred good wages; fare paid.-8tate age and experience to Mrs Nelson, 50, Mount Pleasant-road, Lewisham. 632il9 WANTED, a good General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Davies, 154, Castle-road, Roath, Cardiff. [il9 GENERAL Servant Wanted; a clean, neat country, girl about 18 family two; business house com-" fortable home.—165, Bute-road, Cardiff. 711i20 EXPERIENCED General'Servant or Plain Cook; two in family; housemaid kept.—Give full particulars, fist application 89, Walter-ro ad, Swansea. 474i18 GENERAL Servant Wanted aged about 21 good reference—Apply 5, Duke-street, Oardiff. [532il8 WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply 41A, Bute street. Cardiff. 542il8 WANTED, a strong Servant Girl; able to bake and wash well.—Apply Thomas James, Park Farm, St. Fagan's. 547il8 WANTED immediately, good General Servant-Cook for Four in Family: mother's help kept.—Apply Mrs. Stanfield, Pentwyn, Malpas, Newport. 562i18 W" ANTED immediately, respectable Little Girl tr Tak3 Baby Out Couple Hours in Morning- Apply 135, Richmond road, Cardiff, Eleven to One.[il8 SUPERIOR Young Girl as Useful Mother's Help for Young Children country Church good needle- woman.—References, salary, W., South Wales Dairy, Tenby. 1065i20 WANTED, respectable, trustworthy Nurse; aged 20; good references.—Apply, by letter, Mrs. Charles D. Phillips, Gaer Fach, Newport. 1118i20 NURSE-HOUSEMAID Wanted for Llandaff who has filled similar situation; aged about 20.— Address, first instance, R 45, Western Mail, Car- diff. 816i20 WANTED at once, experienced Nurse for Three Young Children; capable of taking child from onth,—Apply S 42, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1090i20 WANTED, a strong Girl for Laundry, and to Help a Little in Housework Welsh girl preferred.— A.. 11, Terrace, Aberystwith. 745i20 WANTED, thorough,Laundress to Take Family's Washing in Newport road references required. —Apply S 29, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1013il9 WANTED, experienced Laundress (four days a week) or to take Family's. Washing; references re- quired.—Apply Mrs. Gunn, Tredelerch, Rumney Hill, Cardiff. 1004il8 ADIES Suited with All Classes of Servants. Situa tions Secured for Servants. Fee Is.—Miss Walters 30, Page-street, Swansea. 794i20 WANTED, Situation by good Plain Cook in Gentle- man's Family: kitchenmaid kept aged 46 waffes, £ 25.—M., 131, Western street, Swansea. [1112i24 W' ANTED, by good Cook, a Situation where a Kitchenmaid is kept.—Address A. M., Iilantwit- Major, near Cowbridge, Glamorganshire. 1044i91 ANTED, Situation as good Plain Cook; good character: disengaged shortly; wages £ 18— G„ Gunfort House, Tenby. 1006i23 WANTED, Situation by experienced Cook where kitchenmaid is kept; thoroughly understands baking and dairy.—Address 8, Gower place, Park street, Swansea. 1030)25 WANTED, Situation as good Plain Cook where assistance .given four years' good reference; aged 32 wages £25.-Stepney"s Registry Office, Aber- gavenny. 1001i23 WANTED, by respectable Person, Situation as Cook understands baking and dairy thoroughly country preferredi kitebgninwd kept.—*«- 10, Crwya-, :i -■ SITUATIONS Wanted as General Servants for I )J Several strong Country Girls; English and Welsh excellent characters.—Mrs. Coster, Registry Office, Gloucester. 724i26 A strong, willing Girl, aged 17, Seeks a Situation in the House.—Apply A., care of Mrs. Jones, Lower Monk street, Abergavenny. 1123i24 WANTED, Situation General or Kitchen in Small Family; aged 19; good character.—Herbert, Wood House, Brecon, S. Wales. 1072il8 WANTED, a Situation as Parlourmaid in or near Cardiff; good reference.—Address S 20, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 934119 LADY Highly Recommends thoroughly respectable Girl as Under-Housemaid in Gentleman's Family; Churchwoman bright, strong, willing.—Mrs. Christie, Tregroes, Bridgend. 610i19 WANTED, Situation as Housemaid or House- parlourmaid in Small Family, in or near Cardiff; good character.—Address R 29, Western Mail, Car- diff. 646il9 YOUNG Girl Seeks Situation as Housemaid—44, Court Herbert row, Neath Abbey. 1113il9 "VST ANTED, Situation as Kitchenmaid where V V Scullerymaid kept; two years' good reference.— Address E., Post-office, St. Hilary, Cowbridge. [921i22 LADY Highly Recommends respectable Young Person as Sewing or Useful Maid; good dressmaker, milliner, excellent needlewoman. Address S 19, Western Mail, Cardiff. 918il8 WANTED, Situation as Nurse (Upper or Single): needlewoman; experienced; nearly four years' good reference.—M. Lambort, Bumgrove, Montpelier road, Weston-super-Mare. 883i18 LAUNDRESS (with Daughter) Seeks Re-engage- ment laundry and cottage preferred.—Address S 6, Western Mail, Cardiff. 832i22 YOUNG Woman Desires Constant Place, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays washing or cleaning good references.—Apply S 14, Western Mail, Cardiff. [8S7i22 BARMAID Wanted immediately.—Apply personally, or write enclosing photo, Thomas, Lower Lion Hotel, Blaina, Mon. 1077i28 BARMAID.—Required at once, anexperienced Young Lady for Hotel Bar must produce good refe- rences.—Mrs. Lloyd, Castle Hotel, Tredegar. [948i25 BARMAID £ 18, Waitress £ 14, Chambermaid (Penarth), Cook, Kitchenmaid (Newport/, Barmaid £ 26 (Rhondda), Barmaid (Neath), Scullerymaid, Generals (Cardiff), Wanted.—45, Charles street, Car- diff 1130i20 WANTED, Young Lady as Barmaid,; good refe- rences required aged 18 to 20.—Enclose photo to Rogers, Pembroke street, Pembroke Dock. [1066i20 BARMAID. — Wanted immediately, respectable Young Lady; slight experience good references comfortable home.—Apply, with photo, references, and salary required, to Phillips, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Haverfordwest. 920ilS WANTED, Under-Barmaid, Used to Quick Counte Trade strictly honeet, with good references.— Apply S 5, Western Mail, Cardiff.. WANTED, a thoroughly experienced Barmaid Used to a Colliery District: references required.—Mrs* Williams, Tylors Hotel, Tylorstown. 684il9 WANTED, thoroughly-experienced Barmaid to Take Entire Charge of Hotel Vaults; good salary and omm ission to suitable person.—Address R 19, Western Mail, Cardiff. COOK, or experienced Kitchenmaid, Wanted for Restaurant; must have filled similar position good references.-Apply Collier's Dining-room, Newport, Mon. 804i20 COOK.—Mrs. Lloyd, Castle Hotel, Tredegar, will C Shortly IRequire an experienced Woman Cook.— Apply, stating references, salary. Sic. 949i23 WANTED, good Woman Cook; soups, entres, pastry, &c.—Apply, stating age, salary, and refe- rence, Mrs. IWebsdale, Belle Vue Hotel, Aberyst- with. %0i20 KITCHEN Girl (experienced) Wanted, at Cameron Arms Hotel, Swansea; state age, wages, refe- rence. 1034i23 WANTED, an experienced Cook; two girls and kitchen porter Kept.—Apply Mrs. Price, Imperial Hotel, Docks, Cardiff. 767i20 ANTED, good General Servant; aged 18 to 20 no washing good references.—The Cottage, St Mary street, Cardiff. 991i23 WANTED, a Servant Able to Do Plain Cooking, and also a Girl as General.—Apply Ship Hotel, Pen- a,rth. 831i22 WANTED at once, a strong Girl as General Servant; good references.—Apply Mrs. Evans, Vulcan Inn, Adam-street, Cardiff. 981i23 WANTED, a good Girl as General Servant; also a respectable Ferson to Help with Housework and Assist in Bar references required.—Apply Beaufort Arms Hotel, Raglan. 616il9 WANTED at once, good strong General Able to Do Plain Cooking.—Apply Workmen's Club, Aber- dare. 592i18 ANTED at once, experienced Chambermaid personal application preferred. — Apply Mrs Price, Imperial Hotel, Docks, Cardiff. 768i20 CHAMBERMAID Wanted immediately, Family and Commercial Hetel.-Apply, with photo, stating age, wages, and reference, Mrs. Lewis, Wellington Hotel, Brecon. 754i20 T>EQUIRED, staid, experienced Person as Head- _IA) Chambermaid. Also tJnder-Chambermaid.—Apply to Mrs. Sarvis, the Castle Hotel, Merthyr. 1035i23 WANTED, experienced Nursemaid, to Take Entire Charge of Children; good needlewoman.— Age and reference, salary required, King's Head, Trede- gar. 7ffii20 WANTED, by a domesticated Yoong Lady, Situation as, R&rmaid aged 24 not been out before Efew port or Cardiff preferred little experience.—Address S 25, Western Mail, Cardiff. 925i25 BARMAID, experienced, Desires Re-engagement accustomed to good class trade good reference —Sherewood, Gwillim, New Tredegar, Mon. 895i22 TIE-ENGAGEMENT Required immediately, in first- JH class Hotel Bar or as Assistant Housekeeper; salary required £ 20; good references.—S 17, Western Mail, Cardiff. 880il8_ WANTED, by in experienced Young Lady, Situa- tion as Barmaid in Hotel; good references.— Apply B.T.7, Western Mail, New ort. pifclic gmustments* CARDIFF. MHEATRE ROYAL. LESSEE IND MJLMAGER ..Mr, EDWARD FLETCHER. TO-NIGHT, January 18th, 1894, and Every Evening at Seven o'clock, THE GREAT PANTOMIME, BLUE BEARD. New Songs, New Dances, New ComicaJities. MISS KITTlE KENWAY, The Charming Serpentine Dancer. The Press and Public say :—" The finest Pantomime ever seen in the Principality." Doors Open at 6.30; Pantomime at 7.0; Early Doors at 6.0. Prices, 6d. to E2 2s. MORNING PERFORMANCES EVERY SATURDAY until further notice at Two o'clock Doors open at One. Special Theatre Trains from Swansea (High-street) on January 18th, 27th. and February 1st. Return train leaves Cardiff at 11.10 p.in. Booking Office at Messrs. Thompson and Shackell's (Limited). Telephone No. 521. THE. E M P IRE. Manager OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT t L E s Q NOFRI! The Great French Grotesque Dancers, for maay months the rage of Paxis. The lady is the Sister of the Celebrated Vanoni. THE THOMPSON TRIO, Including Percy Honri. Laughable, Musicianly, Melodious Sketch Entertainers. MISS LEAH ADELL. The Peerless Soprano Songstress, in a Sympathetic and Seasonable Scena, Cinderella." WOOD AND BEASLEY, Bright and Wideawake Yankee Artistes, Yersatile to the finger-tips. CATA WHEELA, The Cat Cyclist. A quaint and surprising snack. ERNEST TROWBRIDGE, Baritone Vocalist. MISS MINNIE VIVIAN, Vocalist and Dancer. The Sensational STEBBINGS TROUPE Of Marvellous Acrobats. A ReTelation in the Art. L H A M B R A WESTGATE-STREET, CARDIFF. ALWAYS A GRAND COMPANY. ONE PERFORMANCE NIGHTLY. THREE HOURS AND A HALF CONTINUOUS AMUSEMENT. Grand Circle, Is. Orchestra Stalls, 6d.; Pit, 4d.; Gallery, 2d. Boxes, 10s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. or 2s. each person. Season Ticket 10s. 6d. for Three Months. GEORGE HARRINGTON, Managing Director. The Original Association Established 1889 A HANDSOME GOLD WATCH TO BE GIVEN AWAY BY FRANK, "MY" HOSIER, "MY" HATTER, 8, ROYAL ARCADE, FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL RHYME (Of not less than 15 lines) on FRANK, "MY" HATTER, "MY" HOSIER, 8, ROYAL ARCADE. The result to be decided on February 16th by a Committee of the following Cardiff gentlemen]: Councillor W. EVANS, Captain W. OWENS, Mr. F. MARSH. All Competitions must be sent in not later than February 14th to 8, ROYAL ARCADE, ia Wiadow

Banquet at Cardiff. I BRilliANT GATHERING AT THE ROYAL HOTEL. Imperial and Local Affairs DeattWith by the Leading Men of the Town. The banquet given by Mr. LeweHen Wood, the able and popular president of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday evening is unique in the his- tory of the town. Many previous presidents have feasted the councils or executive com- mittees of their own association, but it was left to Mr. Wood to extend the invitation to Alderman Lewis propoees "The Ministers of Religion." the members and principal officials of the corporation, and to some of the most prominent residents of Cardiff. The objeot which Mr. Wood had in view was a laudable one. He hoped that, by bringing together at a social meeting the representatives of the town and of the docks, he would be able to establish a unity of interest which would be beneficial to the borough generally. Time was when some elight friction existed between the cor- poration and the ohamber, but during the I Sir E. J. Reed replies for the Navy. I laet couple of years both bodies have worked hiand in hand to obtain facilities to which Cardiff is justly entitled, and we feel certain that the banquet of Wednesday night will assist in cementing the harmony which has recently been established between the two bodies. The chamber of commerce, though it possesses no legislative power, has shown itself capable of bringing a. great amount of influenoe to bear upon the Legislature of the Mr. D. A. Thomas propeses Tke^ Mayor and Corporation of CardifE." Corporation of CardifE." country. It includes a number of energetic and far-eighited gentlemen, and among them there ie no abler than this year's president. It is not going beyond the mark to state tha.t at the banquet on Wednesday night there were gathered together the chief representatives of the commercial life of Cardiff, and naturally the speeches turned more or less on the needs of the town and its future development. Sir Edward Reed had an opportunity of expressing his dissatisfaction with the powers tha-t be at Mr. E. E. Moxey proposes the Dock and Railway Company. the Admiralty, and Sir Edward Hill spoke of the defenceless state of the Bristol Channel, but, with these ex- ceptions, the speeches were addressed almost entireLy to commercial matters. Mr. Wood was prepared with a piece of information which was reoeived with the greatest satis- faction. Ho announced, without any reser- vation, that the Custom House would be removed to the Docks. The advantage whioh this will be to those engaged in the shipping The Mayor's Coming Fancy Ball. SUGGESTIONS FOR COSTUMES. dook a.coommodationalso the president sounded no uncertain note. He referred to the neoessiiy for the construction of a dock which should be set apart for imports alone, and until this is accomplished it cannot be expected that Mr. Lewellen Wood responds. Cardiff will make that progress which is due to its geographical position. It would be diffi- cult to find a better distributing centre than Cardiff, but it cannot, be hoped that the produce of other countries will be imported there, when the vessels carrying that produce have to enter docks which are mainly devoted to the loading of coal. Mr. Wood touched lightly upon the question of a harbour trust. He recognised the fact that he was skating on thin ice, but this did not deter him from ex- pressing an opinion that the Corporation of Oardiff should foster in every possible way Mr. J. B. Ferrier proposes The Press." I —even at a small sacrifice—the development of the docks. Coming from a Barryite, which Mr. Wood frankly admitted himself to be, this advice may be regarded as genuine, and it may have the effect of stimulating the corporation to a. sense of their duty in regard to the future of Cardiff. That further dock accommodation is required is admitted by every colliery proprietor, merchant, and ship- owner in the port, and if the banquet on Wednesday night will have the effect of strengthening the hands of the harbour trust committee, and bringing into closer commu- nion the corporation and the ohamber of commerce, Mr. Wood will deserve the thanks of many generations to come.

DINNER TO CARDIFF POOR. The animal dinner to the aged poor of the parish of Roath, Cardiff, given by the members of the Roath Conservative Club, Cardiff, and their friends, was keld at the club on Wednes- day. There were over 100 guests, the tickets having been distributed without regard to creed or politics, and a splendid dinner, consisting of roa-st beef, mutton, vege- tables, &c., followed by plum pudding, was placed on the tables. After the dinner songs, recitations, &c., were contributed by Miss M'Eiver. Miss Cowley, Messrs. Henry, Salter, Arnold, Yard, Askew, Moore, and Brockenbrew. At the conclusion presents of tea, tobacco, cigars, and snuff were made to the guests, who were all over 60 years of age. Amongst those who assisted were Dr. and Mrs. Treharne, the Rev. F J. Beck, the Rwv. Father M'Cormack, the Rev. T. Nicholson Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Prust, Miss Leon, Captain Lowry, Messrs. P. G. Salter and Leon. and toe directors and members of the club. The arrangements were admirably carried out by the steward of

GOVERNMENT WAKING UP. Seven Millions Extra to be Spent on the Navy. The Central News saysWe are enabled to state that the Government's naval programme, which is to be submitted to Parliament next session, involves an additional expenditure of seven million sterling over and above the norma expenditure. The question of ways and means" ha& been left to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to decide, subject, of ccuree, to the approval of the entire Cabinet.

PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. General Laurie Selected as Conser- vative Candidate. At a meeting of delegates from all towns comprised in Pembroke Borough, held at Pembroke Dock on Wednesday afternoon, the selection of General Laurie (C.) to contest Pembroke Borough against Mr. Egerton Allen, the sitting Gladstonian member, at the nextd election was ratified. Lord Cross has consented to visit Pembroke Dock towards the middle of February and open the new Conservative Club in the town, which is now nearly completed.

DESTITUTION AT MUMBLES. During the hearing of the relief list at the usual fortnightly meeting of the Gower Board of Guardians on Tuesday, the Rev. John James, Penmaen, presiding, the relieving officer (Mr. Silvanus Bevan, jun.) drew the attention of the board to a shocking case of destitution at Norton, Mumbles, where an elderly man named Edward Jones, a native of North Wales, who had been receiving relief in kind for a short time, died on Sunday night amid the most dis- tressing surroundings. Deceased, who had a wife and three young children, lived in a four- roomed house, in which practically the only article of furniture was a bedstead occupied by him.—It was agreed that the relieving officer provide for the immediate requirements of the family, who, it was pointed out, would require permanent relief.

A Plucky Boy at Melingriffith. A little before twelve o'clock on Tuesday a child, three years of age, named Bird, whose parents live at Melingriffith, fell into the canal near its home. No one was near at the time, and the little unfortunate was carried down by the current. In a short time, however, the child was brought to bank and safely taken home by William J. Jones, aged sixteen, who lives with his parents at Sunny Bank, Melin- griffith. The lad Jones was on his way home, and noticing the child in the water, he plunged in and effected a rescue. It is not long since a brother of the rescuer (Fred. Jones) gallantly saved the son of William Bird, who also had fallen into the canal.

Footballers Robbed at Llanelly. During the progress of the Llanelly A v Danygraig match at Stradey Park on Saturday afternoon, the gymnasium of the football club was entered by some means and the clothing of the players rifled. A large sum of money was abstracted, and one of the players was unfor- tunate enough to lose a watck and chain. The matter is now in the hands of the police.

Presentation to Cardiff's Ex-Mayor. At the next meeting of the Cardiff Council the ex-mayor of Cardiff (Councillor W. E. Vaugban) will be the recipient of an exquisitely illuminated address, as a recognition of the services rendored during his mayoralty. The address, which has been executed on vellum, illuminated with a border of flowers and local views, is suitably framed, and is the work of Messrs. Daniel Owen and Co. (Limited), St. Mary-street, Cardiff. —————aa——

Adulteration at Coedpenmaen. At Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday (before Dr. H. Naunton Davies and Mr. T. P. Jenkins) a grocer named Bowles, recently carry. ing on business at Coedpenmaen. was fined 20s. and costs for selling cocoa which on being analysed was found to contain 25 parts of cocoa and 57 parts of starch and sugar.

Matron Charged With Cruelty. At Coatbridge an Wednesday, the matron of the Airdrie Fever Hospital was remanded charged with ill-treating patients under her j ¡.care.

The Play and Players. GOSSIP ABOUT THE CARDIFF PANTOMIME. Other Theatrical and Music-hall Per- formanees in the Town Humou- rously Dealt With. The one startling, not to say steggeringi thing about the Royal pantomime, is that the more you see of it the better you like it. Tho public, too, evidently view it this way, for they are rolling up merrily and planking down the oofish in a. manner calculated to mate glad the heart of the management. Of course, Mr. Fletcher is wise in his generation, and has made many additions and alterations, not the least important of which, to my way of thinkng, is the opening of the bar. It is most astonishing, sir. and perhaps you may have re- marked it, that a bar makes a big attraction. Without a bar, a thea-tre, to my way of think- ing, loses half ts piquancy. It is, as A were. sir, the difference between snow and pepper, which, as you know Snow is white, and lies in a dike, And every man lets it lie; Pepper is black, and hath a good smack And every man doth it buy. But I will now subside and, meandering into the rain to oool off, as it were, upraise myself on my hind legs and say unto you what I have to say. One of the many new features Mr. Fletcher has introduced is a serpentine dance by a. little local lady that has caught on very wen. True, she is young, and does not employ the little tricks known to many ladies of the greatnmitey professon, but, still, she isa-ohaon- ing, and has cleverness that is appreciated bf the Cardiff public, and as long as that is ft* case it does not matter a hang what anyces else thinks. We are a nation who, sitting down upaII our haunches with our tongues protruding^awa^ for something to happen somehow. Occasionally there is one of us who makes a more for hinV self, and I believe that one has oome along tin week. He writes me under the title of "A Theatrical Vandal," and he aays I MISS HARWOOD (Fatimd). What daring manager win do the kiêYiea: a service by running the harlequinade in front of the panto ? This is a portion of modem pantomime which is only kept alive by the pie* that it is hugely appreciated by the small try, but for some unexplained reason it is always brought on the last, thing, a-t Mt hour when Ml children should certainly be abed. A never sal would allow of children being taken hoaae at a reasonable hour-that is if a harlequinade is at all necessary now-a-days, when it has eimply descended into anadvertising medium." Now, that is the sort of letter tha.t lea imagine would permeate the soul of a theatrical manager with a chilly blast that would give an Esquimaux the dithers. It is the sort of letter that might make Mr. Fletcher sing "fol-de-riidle- ri-jo," cause Mr. Coles to ask for an appoint- ment with this modern vandal with the object of shedding his gore, and Make even the genial Tony shiver and curl up as if a cyclone was knocking around somewhere, and. I MISS CDARB HABWNOTOK yet I don't know but what there is something in it. Certainly, as my my correspondent ad« in a foot note, it has a nice little moral, oarcfoliy concealed maybe, bat still he asamcea it—the moral--is there. I wink, hew- ever, we may loavo it at that, and turn to consider the protoplasms and ttaags that are just now agitating that portion-of "the music-hall world known as Cardiff. I don't know what figurative nioefy Mf. Harrington has been panning out in his hrain in reducing the prices of admission to w Westgate-street house. Perhaps if the Mmo strikes him some day he will explain his reasons to the public at I largo in a transcendental and moving stanza- such as shall stir your very soul. For my own part, I can only tell yon that the way thai house has been filled during the last few weeks beats cockfighting. This week I was attracted by the fairy tale pitched in my ear—after the Alhambra manager's thumb had been inserted for the purpose of showing me a new trick of the Macs — I was attracted, I say, by hearing that one of the Pantzers could turn eleven somersaults and still be considered Aeber. It was hardly so bad, I may point out, M that, hut the Pantsers are top sawyers every time. I know thoee sort of thinsrs look easy enough, but when it comes to standing on your head on the head of another man and playing a few musical instruments in that position, not to speak of somersaults from the back to the head and other such light lIoài airy frivolities, then, sir, I may point out that the Pantzers may gogu doing such things with- out fear of my rivalry. I went .round to have a look at them after the performance, and fine fellpws they are too. Per- fectly developed, with iher*rtiuscle standing out UMO ,hi, Ot$ all over them in great lumpis feltd.knots. Prac- tically, all their life, the elder Mother informed me in broken English, they had been in the pro- fession. They were born in Brussells, and only c&me to England some two years ago. Every day they have to have a couple of hours' prac- tice. whilst to get their muscles flexible they have half an hour's practice just before appearing each evening. Which the same, I would beg to remark that their life is not all cake and mint. All round, the company is a strong ay. Charles Murray, who I remembermade a terrific hit as Soft Tommy in a Devonshire pantomime some three years ago, is, as the programme puts it, truly eccentric, whilst Miss Ethel Victor, with a rollicking football song, gees great guns. An exceedingly clever turn at the Empire this week is that of Weed* and Beasley, the American comedy artistes, who opened, I thought, rather tameW, but were stayers, for they came with a rattle at the finish. They a.re full of whimsical sayings and doings, and were much appreciated. Cata- whoela is surely an appropriate name for a. cat who can do evervthing with and on a bicycle except make it speak. The Stehbings are old favourites with Cardiff audienoes, and always ca.tch on. The dancing of the Onofris is another tremendous attraction. All round the company at the Empire is certainly a very smart one this week. Old playgoers in Cardiff will be glad to loam that Mr. E. Bulmer—a member of a talented and well-known family devoted to the ftage— who managed the Koyal during the first three yea.rs of its existence, is now comfortably in- stalled as stage manager and treasurer of the Theatre Royal. Leeds. yJHfsIiatfl!?-