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himself, has no doubt forgotten Me, the more so as he has very clearly failed to keep the first part of his promise. He is singing operas, instead of acting noble tragedies. What folly!" One day, however, and that was five years a?o. Benevolo, who lived very humbly in a garret at Naples, received the following llines — Come and see me forthwith, my old friend; bring the trunk and the sand. I will redeem it; here are 500 francs for your travelling expenses. Luidgi, Rue Richelue, 102. Paris." Benevolo was astounded and delighted. He started with the trunk and soon arrived) at Paris, where his old cameuian received him d'bras ouverts. "Here, old friend," said Luidgi, whose person had assumed enormous rotundity, here is a deed that secures you an annuity of 1,200 francs; it is the ransom of my Salerno luggage." So much money!" exclaimed the ex- manager. "I dare not accept it." Take it, take it; my fortune has kept paoe with tmy embonpoint." "Well, well, then, I will; one thing only mars my happiness, and that is, that you are a singer instead of a tragedian, which you had promised me to be. Excuse this weak- ness in an old tragedian." You think, then, that I have not kept my word ?" To be sure I do." "If that is the case, here ia an order for the Italian Theatre. Go to-night; you will see me, and we shall sup together afterwards." On that very evening Benevolo was seated in a stall at the theatre and filled with emotion and deilght. Luidgi played the Doge in Othello." At the part where he curses his daughter Benevolo shouted with admiration. After the performance ho walked to the stage door, and when Luidgi came out and asked what he thought of his acting, all the dramatic veteran could utter was, "Tiagico! — oh, Tragico!" At supper Benevolo clasped Lnidgi's hand and said, "Friend, to this day I have in- quired little about your family, but. now that you are a celebrated artiste, toll me your name, in order that I may remember and convey it to friends in Italy. What is your name V' Lablache replied the singer, with deep emotion.

FOR SAILORS FRIENDS. Arrivals and Movements of Local Vessels. Marv Arming left Alexandria for Boston (U.S.) 14th. Free Is nee left Villare.il for Nantes 13tli. Stokesley arrived St. Malo 14th. Llic arrived Port Said from Cardiff 14tb. diaries Mitchell arrived Havre 14th. Rrtglsui left CJai-ston for Cardiff 12th. Kos arrived Bilbao 13th. Tirtern Abbey arrived Bilbao 12th. Melrose Abbey arrived Dieppe 12th. Fountain* Abtey arrived Middleaboroiiffh 12th. Easby Abbey If ft Dunkirk for Blytli 13th. Red Jacket left Odessa for Rotterdam H: h. Kartburn arrived Bilbao f:-om the Tees 12th. Oledholt arrived Bilbao from the Tees 12th. Roxby arrived Colombo from Cardiff 13th. Hardwick arrived the Tyne from Santander 13th Presfe«.>u left. Odessa for Conetantiuople for orateM 12th. Malthr left Akynb for Port Said for orders 13th. Elton passed Port Said 12th.

STRANGE RESCUE. AN A UQTRALIAN BUSH STORY A strange story of a rescue from the hm'h is reported in the Sydney papers. A lad who had gone out on a sho-oting expedition and was camping on the Hawkosbury River failed to return. Two black trackers were engaged to look for him, and, though they did not ind tihe missing lad, after keeping on tracks which bliey believed to be hi*, tliey found a poor old man who had beon lost in the ranges and who had hid down to die after having subsisted on water and grcwa for four days. The man had covered his face with his handkerchief, and was quietly awaiting his end when dis- covered. \\Y¡'h atiorton L., recovered, and was tuken c. ita his destination.

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OVER THE NUTS AND WINE QUIPS AND CRANKS FROM BOTH HEMI- SPHERES. A Selection of Jokes and Funny Anecdotes for the Mental Recreation of Old and Toung. ^nend: tried some of that perfume to which you gave the testimonial, and it is lovely. Achess: Is it indeed? I must try seme my- self. "Do you desire the peace of Europe?" Chorus of Great Powers: "That depends ou which of us g*ete the biggest piece. Mrs. Brown (with deep curiosity): Oh, Mrs. Jone;, do tell u.e about Mrs. Flightly's soan- dal, wO,j.'t you? Mrs. Jones: It is not r.early so dr&idful as you hope. Teacher: Suppose you were a king, Tommy, what would you do? Tommy: I'd never wa-sh my faoe any more. The Hypnotist: Yes, by making a few passes, I can cause a man to go to ajiy part of the city I choose. Railway Magnate: I caa-i do the samo thing, and send a man from Chi- cago ho San Francisco. Maria: I tell yeu, .Joshua* this its the kind of men thet I like to see elected.—Joshua Hovd'is <that ?—•Saria: Weill, instead of cavortin' raound teliin' what he'd deu, the papetf says fee just stayed to home and mended his feaoes. I took out 10,000 dols. insurance on my life to-day," said the meek man. "I suppose you will live for 60 or 70 years now," said his wife in an aggrieved tone. "Talk of man roared the female emanci- pator. "What baa man ever dona for wo- man?" "Furnished a model io her to imitate," said a voico in the rear of tho hall, and then an awful quiet reigned. llif.y were talking a'.xiut the various methods of celebrating the passing of the old Yf';¡,r aiid the coming of the new. "Did you ever dance the old year out and the new yea.r in?" he asked. "Yes, indeed, scores of times," was the reply. And then she. was sorry efte epoke. Wiggles: How did you know that that man came from Chicago? Waggles: Oh, ho said that it wasn't surprising that there were so many rich people in the Back Bay district in Boston, considering that beans have always I been so cheap. Manager of Crematorium: Madam, we have both the English and Itatlian system; which would you prefer for the iato lurtinted? I Widow: Oh, the English, of course. My poor husband always hated Italian cooking. Mrs. Brown: I had to cook that fish at! once, Iwas afraid it would'nt keep. Brown: Great Scott' 1111 go straight down to the market and give that man a piece of my mind. Mrs. Brown: Stop a minute, my dear; it was the fish you caught yourself this afternoon. In a certain district in the Highlands the bellman one day made the following pro- clamation 0 yes. 0 yes, and 0 yes and that's three times I You il all pe tak' notice, that wil"; pe no Lords day here next Sabbath, peoause the laird's wife wants the kirk tu dry her washing in "My face has been paining me very much to-day," she observed. It comes from the toothache." "Too bad," he murmured, sym- pathetically; "but then-er-if your face is painful to you, Miss Srnilax, I assure you it's not painful to anybody else. He proposed successfully that evening. On the Cunard Line.-Ver;sopht (who has been cleaned out at poker six consecutive nighte): I don't think it can be much plea- sure for you to play cards with me. There's no uncertainty about it for you. Sharp (raking in the coins): Oh, yes, there is I never know how much money you have with you. "I <*ee John m 'back from school." "Yes, so I observe." "I* ho finished?" I "No, but hie daddy fc," Ha s-aid she had' magnetic ways, That drew her to all men Learned he that her magnetic touch Was always good for ten. Jack and Ji'l neat up the hill, Witit merry shouts and laughter Jack swept down and through the town, And Jill came "scorching" after. An Irish soldier, serving our Queen in the 81, Regiment of Foot, was one day on parade at the Curragh Ca.mp. Larry Louergan was every inch a goldier, but paid scant attention to eirartness of appearance. His hoots gene. rally suffered most, the front and back of L&rTy's pedal harnese bearing no comparison. Th9 sergeant Oil duty did not fail to notice this. "Lon<ergai!, fall out!" the sergeant roared, "What do you mean by being on parade with boots in this condition' I must I report this "Be aisy nhow, sargint," re- torted the imperturbable Larry- "Did ye evir khriow a goal soljer tc show a 'clane phair of heel*?" Larry fit not reoorted. khriow a goal soljer tc show a 'clane phair of heel*?" Larry fit not reoorted. Clerk: As I am about to got married. I came to aak if you would not give me an increase of salary? Employer: My dear sir, that is not necessary. You know a young man ailways saves xnuU-y by martyiug." The Pastor (a dyspeptic, taking dinner ? ple 4:1 with the family): Thank you, Mrs. Biovt.. I'd like to have another piece of pie, but I will have to say no. Willie Browo (in surprise): Goodness me Did your moth or tell you not to take a second piece, too?" Mr. B.; Bobby, did you eat that II^Ia mince pie your mother ma le ior you yester- day? Bobby; No, air. I gave it to my teacher. Mr. B.: Did she eai; it? Bobby: I fancy so. There wasn't aay school to-day. "Whatever drove you to marryirg fourteen wives?'' asked the Judjye, regardirg tho pri- soner with mere than ordinary interest. "Thir- teen wa* such an unhieky number to gtop at, ■your honour," answered the penitent prisoner, wiping his eyes with liis coat sleeve. He: Then I am to understand that you absolutely reject my offer? She: There is really nothing else for it. He: Weil, I think it very selfish of you:! Here I hwe actually gone and purchased a guide to Mar- gate for our honeymoon. "The little dear is loss again," ebe said, sv soon as 1 "■ get home. "Oh, that pug:" "Yes, that PU2', if you must talk like a brute, and I want you to advertise {'1l: him." ALd this is the advertisement as it appcered: — "Lost—a sausage-shaped yellow dog, answering when hungry to tiie came of Baby. A r-ward will ba paid for his return to No. 37, Bku.k- etreet, dead or alive." A now well-known actor, who some years ago was very poor, one morning received an account from his tailor with a note that, as it was "much overdue, a cheque for the amount would oblige." He threw ib across the table to his wife, saying, "Well, this is the latest! I wonder what new dodge they'll try next to get my autograph 1" Ajdent Lover: If yen ronld see my heart, Belinda, you would know how fondly Up- to-date Girl (producing camera): I intend to see it, Hiram. Sit still, please. Watts: Tliat is a pretty good story you tell, but it won't work.—Weary Watkins Course it won't. Do you 'spose I'd bo travelin' around with it if it did ? ''Mamma, honest, it wasn't me nst up all that cake—it was Bobby." "Well,, Dick, bring me the cathoal kodak and I'll see at once which one of you is guilty." He was a flirt, and the girl know it- He had been saying tender things and looking unutter- able ones for week*. And every timo he opened his mouth he put his foct in it. At last he ame to the point. "I have lost my heart," he said to her in that way which every woman know3 so well the interpretation, of. She looked at him searchingly. "Science," she responded, "says that nothing is lost." He was about to reply, but lie caught himself. Then ho got out of the presence of the girl, for he knew in his soul that she Wall science, and that in her opinion his heart was nothing. Kind-hearted' Old Gent: Your etory is. in- deed, a *ad one. And how did you lose your husband ? Applicant for Relief: Pleaee, for, he wor killed while testiu' a life-savin' apparatus. -?-?- Father: Look hare, Maud, I think it's bi^h time that you married.—<Ma<ud Why, Dad! What have I done. Hans had climbed up into the cherry three to gather cherries. Meanwhile a stc^m caiae on, and the father c-aliled out ta vho lad: "Come dawn, Hans, r. is beginning to thunder. There's no need, father," shouted the boy, "I can hear it where I am." "William," she said, "YOll need a new hat." "Do I?" "Yes. And a new overcoat"I have .-mpected that." "And your umbrella is shockingly shabby." "I know it. ''What ar-a you going to do about ;:tS?'! "I 4a-"eft, c any idea," he .espouded, gloomily. And tluu, with the animation which comes with a happy thought, he added: "You ;iiij<fr' yive tea."

It is unanimously admitted by all who have given it a fair trial, that there is no ionic preparation yet discovered so unlailins and e.tticaciou« ae Qwilvin EvaJio' Quinine Bitters. Sold ji bottles, 2s. 9d. and 4s. fid. each. UVEll COiMLiAINTK.—Dr. King's Dandelion and Quinine Liver Pills, without. Mercury, are a potent remedy; removes all liver and Stomach Com- r'iiiits, Biliousness, Headache, Sickness, Shoulder o, Heartburn, Indjgestioa. Constipation, -?-

Social and Personal INTERESTING PARS ABOUT INTERESTING PEOPLE. A Column of Gossip and Chatter on an Infinitude of Men and Matters. Bishop Pticival has just laid the foundation stone of the new Cathedral library at Hereford, which is to be buoitt at a cost of £ 4-,COO, the amount of a legacy left by the late Ganon Powell, who wished' that adequate accommoda- tion should be provided for the rare and splendid collection of missals and mediaeval literature possessed by the Dean and Chapter. The valuable chained library is to be dtjposited here. Several of Dr. Jim's officers have been seen a good deal of in Clubland lately, Captain White amongs others. Naturally, chey await the result of the J ame^on case with. great anxiety and interest, it being generally under- stood that if the doctor is acquitted no action will be taken in the way of cashiering any of the officers serving under him. "So numerous are fishermen now," writes tha Marquess of Granby in an articlo on Dry Fly Fishing, "that the fortunate owner of any river that 'carries' trout has a valuable finan- cial asset in his possession, especially if it be within .sy reach of London or any populous centre. For good water within an hour's rail of any large town L100 to £200 a year is easily obtainable for even a short stretch of fishing." To the list of Bibles names after curious typo- graphical mistakes, an important addition is made in a morning contemporary, namely, the go-called "Printers'" Bible, which contains, perhaps, the most strangvly appropriate mis- reading of any—"Printers have persecuted me without a cause" (Psalm cxix., 161), ''Prin- ters" being substituted for "Princes." Considerable astonishment has been aroused in Roman Catholic circles by the announcement that Lady O'Hagan, widow of the late Lord C'hanoelor of Ireland, has cask off her alle- giance to the Papacy and adopted the teaeta of the Plymouth Brethren, her elder daughter participating in thise change of creed. Her ladyship was ooheirees of the late Colonel Towncley of Towneley, with her sisters, Lady Abingdon and Lady Alexander Gordon-Len- nox, and a very large slice of the great Lanca- shire estates, together with Towneley and Bar- croft halls, was settled upon her absolutely when she married, in 1871. It is understood that Lady O'Hagan has given instructions for the sale of the whole of the land and for the pulling down of the convent supported by the Towneley family for many generations. The residences, however, are tc be retired. The present Lord O'Hagan is a minor, and will not coma of age until the close of the century. Nothing is known as to his religious views. (Mr. Reuben Sassoon, with whom the Prinea of Wales has been staying at Brighton, comes of a family which has had a singularly in- teresting history. The Sassoons are of Jewish descent, and emigrated from Baghdad) to Bombay at about the time when British supremacy was being firmly established in the Indian penxnsifhk They have since amassed a great fortune by trade chiefly with the East. On the occasion of the Shah's last visit to England in 1839, he went to Brighton as a guest of the Sassoons, and they organised in his honour the famous entertainment at the Empire Theatre, London. Mr. Reuben Sassoon at tone time ownedi the house, 1, Bel- grave-square, and is said to have spent over £ 50,000 in its decoration, while the fine man- sion overlooking Kensington Gardens, near the oorner of Queens-gate, belonged to Sir Albert Sassoon. There ia an interesting tradition that the Sassoons are descended from one of the Jewish families tarried into cap- tivity to Babylon, and as they had lived from time immemorial in Baghdad before emigrating to India such a. tradition is not altogether so improbable as it might seem to be at Mrst sight. So there is to be a Deputy Commissioner for South Africa—an officer who is to be the dupli- cate of the High Commissioner, ip regions too remote for a man seated at Cape. Town to exer- cise effective personal control. And this deputy is not only to be a civil officer, but Commandant-General of all police forced in Beohuanaland, Matabideland, and Ma-dionaland. The appointment has been given to Sir Richard Edward Rowley Martin, K.C.M.G., and on tho 4th of next month he ie to leave London to take up his dutits. Sir Richard is a son of 'the late Mr. R. B, Martin, of Hemingston Hallt Suffolk. Born in 1847, he served with the Initialling Drcgociis in the Boer War of 1831. The Colonial Office then secured his ser- vices, and he did duty aw an officer with the Btchuanaland Police. In 1883 he was made British Commissioiier and President of the Commission in the matter of the Portuguece- Swazi boundary, and in 18SB he was sent oil a special mission to Tou^alaad. Siiiee 1890 he has been British Commissioner ia Swaziland, and it was chiefly on his reports that Swazi- land was suffered to be transferred to the Boer Government, under the paper conditiolls of the recent convention. He retired from the Army with the rank of colonel six years ago, and ws« made a K.C-M.G., on the recommendation of tho Marquess of Ripon, on the completion of his work in Swaziland. It is rumoured that the yaoht Squadron Association, of w'hich the Prince of Wales is President, and Lord Dun raven one of the two vice-presidents, meditates drawing up a resolu- tion which is to be published as an answer to the New York Yacht Club's resolution expelling Lord Dunraven. It is a remarkable fact that nearly all yachting men in this country defend Lord Dunraven's action. In yacht racing, it appears that the charge of excessive submersion, which the Americans chose to regard as an intolerable insult, is one that is not infrequently made, and no one tbiinks much about it. The action of the New York Yacht Club in expelling Lord Dunraven, when the members were perfectly well awari that he haa sent in his resignation, which, if not received, had been printed in all the American papers, is bitterly resented in English yachting circles, and it is not unlikely that reprisals will occur during the coming season in British waters. The Royal Yacnt Squadron ii placed in a most a\i*ward posItion, for it must be remembered that Lord Dunraven did not take the Valkyrie out to America as a private individual, but as the representative of the great Solent Club. When. therefore, that representative is abruptly expelled by the association to which he was accredited, there arises a serious ques- tion, which will need all the diplomacy of the Prince ot Wales and Lord Ormonde to determine.

HOW TO TAKEI OUT PATENTS Many useful and novel appliances have from time to time been devised which have not been put to praotical use owing to the difficulty ex- perienced by the inventors sn ascertaining how to patent their designs a,l1d put the articles upon the market. We are constantly receiving letters from our readers asking our advice, and, with a view to assisting them in turning their inventions to practical account, have made ar- rangements for supplying full information on the subject. Any of our readers who desire such information should send a stomped enve- lope enclosed to the Patent Editor, "Western Mail," Cardiff, by whom it will be handed to thoroughly trustworthy experts ir, such mat- ters. who will reply fully to our correspondents. 45209

The Swottnu>at Automatic Supply Co. having dis- TOiitinupd to use Carlbnry's Chocolates in their auto* ir.atic machines, those who ptill wiRh to procure Oad- bnry's Ciioco.itU=6 will be able to tiu (to from most of the iffie^hment rooms at the railway station*, and from confectioners. e3435 \Vci;deifu! Medicine.—Kcrnick's Vegetable fills; cure heartaches, indigestion, nei'vo«is debility, &c., 7s<t., Is. lid and 2s. 9d per box.—Sold every- where. e3306 FISHING.—The SOlTTH WAIJSS &;1,t WEST of ROLAND FISHING DEPOT. New Season's GcotU just in. An U»e very b:'3C quality at the Rw;?»t powiblo cash price. Fliee suitable for Hie district. Is. per doz. Send for Price-list to SEPTIMUS UaAMBJtillti, 21, CMstliJ-etreet, CardjiH e5187

A Column for Ladies! FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE BALL-ROOM. I Our Lady Correspondent's Collection of Interesting Paragraphs for The Fair Sex. Cookies for Children. Two cups sugar, one cup of butter or lard, ono cup of milk or water, one teanpaonful of soda, flour to roll; flavour to taste; gyrated lemon flavours nicely; non granulated sugar on top. Sand Tarts. One pound of sugar, ten ounces of butter, I tlureo eggs, one pound flour. Roll very thin and wash with the beaten white of an egg; place I on top broken peanuts, or, if preferable, sugar and cinnamon. The Way to Pin a Veil. Of course, the most modish way is to let the veil liang down from the chin about an inch, then draw the ends loosely to the back of the hat, catch them with a fancy pin, and there I you are! The lace-edged ends will hang in a bunch over the hair. And, equally, of course, all the veils this year have that tiny outline of lace about the edge. Veils are Very Pretty. Veiling of all kinds was never prettier than this winter. Varieties are manifold. The tendency seems to moderate their size and group them much. closer together. This makes a dotted veil more wearable for most people, as the extremely large dot and very coarse me&h were very trying to the majority of women, and oi.ly the most; perfect osmplexions were able Ito don them with impunity. What Constitutes an Ideal Wife. A woman who will adapt herself to the sur- rounding circumstances is one to be rdaoed in high rank. The wife who will brighten the home and cheer her husband and children and attend to their various wants is certainly praiseworthy. When the husband oomes home I sorely troubled with difficulties the ideal wife" will smooth his difficulties, attmd to his affairs and will the an unselfish, praying, and loving wife, obeying- aud trusting him in all things. Letter Backs. Letter racks are very pretty when made in I the shape of a triangle. Three different-sized triangles of sardboard are covered with diffe- rent coloured satin or plush, the covering for the smallest triangle having a monogram worked oil it. It is they, laid upon the middle-sized one and attached to it at the 'three corners, with Btar-headed brass pins, and this is simi- larly fastened to the huge triangle, leaving the sides free for letters and cards -to be stuck in A good ribbon, with handsome bow at the top, with which to hang it up, gives a tasty finish Boston Baked Beans. One pint of little white pea beans, carefully picked over and well covered with cold water over night; the next morning drain off tho water and cover with fresh cold water and parboil until ton taking up a spoonful the skins will crack slightly. Drain off water, rinie in clean, cold waiter and turn them in your bean pot (we use a four-quart pgate kettle),cover them I with boiling water, add one tablespoon of mo- lasses, cne-quarter pound of salt pork (score it), cover closely to keep in the aroma.; put them in the oven, watch them that they don't got dry; let them bake slowly all day, adding water as they need it, so that when they are done you oan just see the juice down in the beans. A little experience will soon teach one low to do them properly. Wearing Glass Gowns. Probably the most novel material in use for gowns and bonnets is spun glass, a fabric first devised by an Austrian manufacturer, and since taken up by a clever Venetian. A glass gowc is a ooatly luxury, having the doubtful advan- tage of never wearing out. It may be woven in exceedingly beautiful colours and the finished material has a shimmer and brilliancy surpassing that of silk. A similar material, in vogue in Russia, is made from the fibre of a filamentous stone, ajid is particularly soft and pliable. It has the further remarkable quali- fication of being made clean by a plunge into fire. » Beautiful Women. In Turkey and upon the beautiful Sandwich Islands the test is weight. Only a fat woman is beautiful. In China stump feet, about four inches long, are considered very recherche by the ladies of the aristocracy. Japanese women are required to blacken their teeth when they get married, but the custom is likely to be discontinued. The Hindoo belie who' ze nails are stained with henna expects to have her beautiful hands much admired. Esquimaux women can be distinguished from Esquimaux men by the fact that their leather bloomers have a white (• tripe down the front of each leg. A suit of sky-blue tattooing and a nose- ring are beauty's chief adornment in wnain of the South Se:t Islands. African princesses with teeth filed sharp, like saw teeth, laugli a great deal to nhow them. A hundred years ago a sixteen or eighteen inch waist was considered beautiful by English women. Ladies and the Garter. The ladies dlote on garters, and the men buy them. This is one instance where love and finance go hand in hand. Just now the garter is on the crest of the wave of popularity, for in her inmost heart every girl believes that if she puts a yellow garter en her left leg on New Year's Day, and wears it night and day t'ihe, is sure to be engaged before the year is out. To the engaged girl it is also a guarantee that her matrimonial barque will tnot be oast away on the rocky shores of the Isle of Disagreement. One of the peculiar features of the garter of the present is that it is gradually becoming ornamental instead of useful- The feminine heart delights in its beauty, but not in its unfailing ability to interfere with the circula- tion of the blood and eventually injure the proportions of "She leg. It is rarely that a woman to whom N:itura has been generous wears the garter in preference to the regulation hosa supporter, though she loves the be- jewelled and ornamented elnstio with all her old-time ardour. Thi" is why, if one makes bold to ask a woman if she wears these objects of beauty, she as a rule replies—"No, but I lik3 thiem ever so much." This year the jewelled garter is more than ever a favourite. The designs are unique and costly- One, in particular, which is greatly admired, has a buckle of Roman gold. In the centre is a crown set with small diamonds. Tho edge of the buckle is beautifully chased. This variety is much more admired than pur- chased, for most men draw the line at paying £ 25 for a pair of garter*, regardless of all hints. There is still another buckle, however, even more expensive than the one mentioned. Dia- monds, square cut, and black enamel entirely cover the surface, giving it something the ap- pearance of the checkerboard. If one wiihes I to surrender JE75 she can become the owner I of a pair.

PRESCRIPTION FREE I have resolved, after mu'h consideration, to jrive to sufferers who will send me a wlf-a/ldi-wxl stamped envelope, the Prescription vliich fired me after 17 yenn at suffering from Xervoiw Debility. This Pre. scription is, frem my own an infallible (tuarcntepd ctire for Exhausted Vitality, Wealine* Deppohdencv, Varlooele, Kidney ar.d Liver Complaint." '.11.1 all kittled diseases, and I otifl, '•titiy recommend It to all who m suffer. (Name this piper.)—Write to W. H. BROWN, Bsq., 14, Chesham-road, Brighton, 'I, -ro -i, Sussex. e5113 A FAIR REAUTTFUr. SKIN.—Sulpholine Soap givei the natural tint and peach-lilce bloom of a perfect complexion; makes ihe skin Kiiiooth, supple, healthy, comfortable. Tablets everywhere. XHF.UMA't'lC Ct.'RK.—Phil Phillips' "Rheumatic Cure." Sufferers from Rheumatism, Rheumatic (Jout, Sciatica, rind Neuralgia may Obtain Instant Rel'.ef and Certain Cur-i by Using: Ih", l'atent- Applisnuee.— Scokd from 10s. 6d. per Pair, Brits from 10s M. each. Wristlets from 5«. per Pair. Send measure- nitnts, tvifch remittance, to rhil Phillips, Jeweller, 24, Si. Mary-atrcet, Cardiff. e3'70(i2 Delay is Dangerous. 'Hie timely use of Gwiiym Evans' Quinine Bitters wards off chillw and fevers, to 1 which mMiy are so liable at this reason of the yttr. .1Iaûi in hotUm sit 2m. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. rjlOMS AND g ONS 41 and 43, CASTLE ARCADE. Now Showing NEW STOCK WOOLLEN GOODS for SCMMEH. ALL WOOL COVEliT COATS from 30s. ALL WOOL SLITS from 32s. 6d. ALL WOOL TROUSERS from 9s. 6d. WEST END STYLE AND FIT GUARANTEED. Being well-made crarments we guarantee them to be the cheapest in the tiade. SUPPORT HOME INDUSTRIES' ?-" Why Pay Higher Prices for FOREIGN MANUFACTURED GOODS WHEN BRITISH GROWN ROLLED OATS AND OATMEAL. Of Superior Quality and Flavour, can be Readily Obtained ? CAREY "THOMAS'S ROLLED OATS .GROATFLAKK). Made Solely from HomeGrown Grain, SOLD BY ALL Grockrs IN CARDBOARD Boxb of Ilb.. 2LBS.. AND 3lbs. ,re444 jgiSEOHAM'iS FILLS. JgEECHAM'S PILLS, BEECHAM'S PILLS. ■ Worth x. Guinea a Box. EE CHAM'S PILLS. JLF For Bilious ttacks. EEOHAM'S PILLS JD For Neryous Disorders. EEOHAM'S PILLS. For lDdigestion in aU its forms. BEECHAM'S PILLS. JLJ? For Wind and Pains in the Stomach. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? For Sick Headache. BEECHAM'S PILLS Have Saved the Lives of ThOU1!l8.DÕ.II. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL? For Giddiness. BEECHAM'S PILLS. JLF For Fulness and Swelling after Meals. BEECHAM'S PILLS JL) Are Worth a Guinea, a Box. EECHAM'S PILLS. JL-F A Wonderful Medicine for Females of all As EECHAM'S PILLS JL? Are Adapted for Old and Young, DECLARATION OF WAR! 100,000 VOLUNTEERS IRRESPECTIVE OF AGE OR SEX, REQUIRED TO ENABLE BEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED), EGISTERED AS THE CARDIFF FUKNISHERS To Continue to carry out their WAR against the HT. H PRICES charged by other Firms. Save your money by giving this Old- established Firm your Orders, whose business, after the uninterrupted trading of nearly half a century, has attained its large dimensions by sending ont none but thoroughly reliable Goods at lowest possible Prices! HUNDREDS OF SUITES THOUSANDS OF BEDSTEADS. MILES OF CARPETS. BARGAINS IN ORGANS. BARGAINS IN PIANOS BARGAINS IN EVERYTHING BEVAN & COMPANY'S ONLY ADDRESSES ARE DUKE-STREET AND ST. MARY. STREET, CARDIFF. OPPOSITE TOWN-HALL, NE WPORT CLARENCE-STREET, PONTYPOOL E HOTELS. PENAKTH. THE £ VUEEN RESTAURANT (Adjoining Station). STANWELL ROAD. First-olase Luncheon from Ie. •, Tea „ 6d. High-class Cakes and Confectionery. NOTED FOR PIC-NIC CATERING. Accommodation for very large Parties. THE QUEEN RESTAURANT, PENARTH. H. R. WTLLIAMS, Proprietor. I MPORT ANT TO LADIES The very LATEST STYLE of SHOES for SUMMER WEAR at wholesale price. Ladies' mMC Kid Shoes, with one bu to button over instep, good leather 801ell, and indiarubber heels, which make them practically noiseless in walking, neatly boxed and sent post free at the low price of 3s. 9d. per pair; usually sold re- tell at 5s. lid. State size of boot when ordering. Send at once to E. Smith, Clifton Boot Factory, Vstalyfera, Swansea. e5158 -?.- MANUFACTURER, Hor*forth, Offers his. ? Own Goods direct from the Loom at Mill l-rices. viz.: — Serges, Fancies, Cashmeree, Bieges, Meltons. Mantle Cloths. Pattern sent free on application. Savs nH intermediate profit. Special Lot of Diess Meltons, all shades ai per vard. Address:—MANUFACTURER, HOR3- JfORTH. LEKD&- c BUSINESS ADDBKSSES. LOOK OUT r o) LINOLEUMS! IMMENSE CONSIGNMENT JXJSf ARRIVED, PERKINS BROS. AND CO c. -.l.Lf. 55, ST. MARY STREET, J J .1 ;1 AND j 2. 4. 6. WYNDHAM AR CA D CARDIFF. ??/?.' _?t get /???.?? ZFI CO^riojix! ?4, QUEEN ST., Cil.RBlf! DAVID JONES & COMPANÝ (LIMITED), THE PEOPLE'S POPULAR FOOD PROVIDERS ARE NOW OFFERING SPECIALLY SELECTED NEW ZEALAND LAMB, IN PRIME CONDITION. NOTE ONLY ADDRESS WESTMINSTER STORES, ;.I' WHARTON STREET PUBLIC NOTICES. ? GRAND FOOTBALL COM PETIT i O PRIZE OF & 5 EVERY WEEK. EVERY WEB^' HOW TO WIN IT. I HOW TO COMPETE. tV On SATURDAY, March 21, the You must fill up the Coupon undert1 following matches will be played: follows: 4" On SATURDAY, March 21, the You must fill up the Coupon under*4* following matches will be played: follows:— 4" swawaF <ho PENARTH v- GLOUCFSTFR 2nd.— itli the actual number of vfy PONTYPRIDD v. LLwfSJfpiA. *Ti!. the teamS >'°U PONTYPRIDD v. LLWYNYPIA. \?'iI!. CONSOLATION PBIZE. t A Puze of One Pound Sterling will be given to the Competitor who, failing to Prize, comes nearest to the correct result. CONDITIONS. I-—Forecasts must be made on the Coupon. J 2.— AM many forecast* may be sent in a desired vr 4rSiif n^ vUSt»arTi?, by Twe3ve midnight every Friday I Football Competition on the outside, addressed the Evening Expresi," LtiS I fcSs«siL»;iLr**redmev"j °<<*• -Evil*p* I "EVENING EXPRESS" FOOTBALL (!0l!P0lV.tfa POINTS POINTS PROBABLE WINNING TEAM. FOR. AGAINST, 1 2 3 4 •• "DO You USE JAMESONS ARSENICAL c SOAP?" I DO; IT HAS MADE AND KEEPS MY COM- PLEXION SIMPLY LOVELY. YOU SHOULD TRY IT."