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:="- PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. fjl H B *■ T R E g O Y A L. Lessw aTld ^nar5^eM" Mrs- Edward Fletcher. rpO-DAY. AT TWOanD°OES OPEN ONE, rpO-^IGHT' AT SEVgfx" DOORS OPEN AT THE PANTOMIME OF WALES. Both Pr«s» ",JL £ 0^!P Unanimous that the SEVENTEENTH ROYAL PANTOMIME, ROBINSON CRUSOE, ECLIPSES ALL PREVIOUS EFFORTS IN THE PRINCIPALITY I JJEECULEAN CAST. Morning Saturday at Two. Doors Open at One. Children Half-price. Early ♦ commence at 7. Booking 9?, in essrs- Thompson and Shackeli'» (Limited), Queen-street, from 10 till 4, TLOOK OUT f° £ SPECIAL ?.xcursion from Swansea on y 13tl1- Also from Sur- rounding TwgjL. a!8 "it A N D THEATRE TO J>A^rTw"EaS"SlfM S00',B THE FWW^SO^n^MPtTOPICAl, XMAS "OOiiliSiSOW QRUSOE, •oy the OAiJGlNAL LEOPOLDS and y grajxd DOUBLE COMPANY MaTINEE TO-DAY (SATURDAY"), VT TWO A Doors Open 1.30; Early Doors.i pnc(«: Grana Circle, 3s.; Stalls and Balcony, 2s., Pit, Is., Gallery. 6d. Children ^Second P"c? at ° c^oc^- Early doors extra. Doors °Pen a*fC\rJ'^r' Tarly.doors 6.15. Box Office now open at Mr. R. Lane g, 3, Duke: ttreet. — al& »' Tit not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." rpHB ~\j\ M p I B E. Bring Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT 1 N THE ROYAL JIEEORKY CHOIKt Prior to their SECOND APPEARANCE BEFORE H.M. THE QUEEN Knloista: Mr. TODD JONES. Tenor; Mr. G. P Soloiaw. WILLIAMS. Bass. | )(iJ8 MAUD ROSS. Songstress and Dancer. CLARK AND GLENNY. Comedians. TINT ARNOLD. The Little Prodigy. The Mysterious CROWLEY. "Divinely tall and most divinely fair." WILL MITCHAM, The Laughing Musical Songster. THE LEVAINE TROUPE Of Instrumentalists. Another New Sketch by the "Jollyboy's Jubilee" Company, entitled « THE CHARITY GIRL," By Edwin Keene. THE KEENE-REEVES COMBINATION. Miss Grace Bond, I Mr. Alec. G Pearson. Mi«« Monte jmery, and | Mr. Walter Emro, and Kate Reeve* Mr. Edwin Keene. with TWELVE YOUNG LADIES. Charming Vocalists and Dancers. Next Week:—-A Lion on Horseback. •Ro* Office open daily from 10 to 4; Saturdays. «n 1 Also from 7 to 10 each evening for book- Sgs for Bubseanent dates. Two Complete Performances Every Evening between 7 andjandj and ll. NEWPORT. m H E M P I R E. J- • „ iwctor OSWALD STOLL. ^nrnm-A LION ON HORSEBACK, TO-NIGH1 Z7~. g_ and Dos in a Novel Act. rr^TnvTnd FPY, Comedians; THE WEB- STERS JcoraiC Duo; THE WELSH PRIZE ru r 'srvrFRS (Miss Rachel Thomas, Miss GLEE <JS £ wyn Thomas, Mr. Marsh w ii TFR KINO, Comique; The LESTER Jones); WALTER.CINJ3MATOGRAPHE. TRIO, and the titii* t rJarfnl Doet3 Chas Next WeekZertho s Wonderful voga, onaa. Seel. J. H. Hurst. Ac. —————- Y O E U MT NEWPORT P^oprletof. ftOUMj; SOJNES TO-NIGPT. at 7.30, and Dunngthe Week. MY jjlRIEND THE PRINCE, MATINEE TO-DAY, AT TWO O'CLOCK. Prices, 6d. to jEl Is. Telephone, 158 Nat. Box Office Open Daily, 10 to 4. [ 644 Next Week. 55 "THE SIGN OF THE CROSS." Matinees Thursday and Saturday, at Two. SWANSEA. A LBERT HALL, SWANSEA, POOLE'S LAST FEW DAYS LAST OF SEVEN J> O O L E S DAYS. POSITIVELY CLOSING SATURDAY, JAN. 15th. Each Evening at 7.45; Wednesday and Satur- day at 3 o'clock 57446 LLA NELLY, MONDAY. 17th NOW READY. SECOND EDITION, THOROUGHLY REVISED r AND ENLARGED. QBSERVATIONAL ASTRO NOMY A PRACTICAL BOOK FOR AMATEURS, To which is appended a Memoir of the Bev. PREBENDARY WEBB, by ARTHUR MEE. F. R. A. S. (Member of the British Astronomical Associa- tion. Member of the Societe Astronomique de France), assisted by a number of eminent Astronomers. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED. I 2s. Sd.. Postage 3d. extra. WESTERN MAIL LIMITED, CARDIFF; and 82. FLEET-STREET, LONDON. 57323 PUBLIC NOTICES. SEVENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY s OF THE CARDIFF MERCIFUL SOCIETY. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) TWO SERMONS will be preached on behalf of above Institution in WESLEY CHAPEL, Charles-street—by the REV. T. S. KNOWLSON in the Morning at Eleven, and by the REV. W. T. LEE in the Evening at 6.30. Collection at the Close of Each Service in Aid of Sick Poor Fund- 3431i8 1 A VEBY JMPORTANT QUESTION Is where to Iray your Furniture! There is so much rubbish sold in these degenerate days that the greatest care should be taken in selecting the Firm from whom you purchase. Now. How ARE You t> know upon whom you can rely? We submit that the experience gained by the trading of nearly half a. century points most conclusively to the fact that no Firm on Earth can serve you better or cheaper than JJEVAN AND COMPANY (LIMITED), who to-day are beyond all question the largest Furnishers in South Wales and Monmouthshire. and they defy any competitor to disprove this statement. WHAT STRONGER PROOF can be adduced to show that by entrusting your orders to this large and old-established Firm yoa will not only have the advantage of an immense selection, out that. both with regard to quality and prices, you will receive the very highest satisfaction? All goods are delivered free by rail or own vans, and the fJlRAIN FARE pAID of all cash purchasers of a reasonable amount Drawins-room. Dining-room, and Bedroom Suites from Three-and-a-Half to Fifty Guineas per suite. Bedstead, Wire-woven Mattress. Wool Overlay, Bolster. and Pillow complete for 27s. 6d. Organs and JYRANOS "p|" ALF pRIOE. Carpets. Linoleums, and Floor Cloths of newest designs, and every requisite for furnishing throughout at equally low prices. B EVAN AND COMPANY v 21, DUKE-STREET, And 97, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF 07, WIND-STREET, SW ANSEA; OPPOSITE TOWN-BALL, NEWPORT; CLARENCE-STREET and HANBURY-ROAD, PON TYPOOL. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY DISTRICT. gESSIONS AND SONS (LIMITED), MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Timbers, Slates, Joinery, Cement, Chimney- pieces, Monuments, LavatoolEs, Baths, Ranges, Grates, and all Building Materials. PENARTH-ROAD, CARDIFF P LARGEST SHOWROOMS IN WALES. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. SOLD IN BOTTLES, Is.; BY POST, la. Id. fin ^CTRC DAILY TESTIMONIALS OF THIS GREAT CURE ARE BEING RECEIVED FOR TEE FOLLOWING:— FOR TOOTHACHE, FOR HEADACHE, FOR NEURALGIA, INFLAMED GUMS. FOR BOILS, SORE THROAT, CHAPPED HANDS, AND SORE LIPS, AND IT WILL CURE ALL KINDS OF PAIN IN FACT, A REALLY GOOD PAIN KILLER. AGENTS :— Cardiff: Anthony and Co., Chemists, St. Mary- street. Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Queen street. Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Duke-street. „ Hicks and Co. (Limited), Chemists, Cowbridfre-road, Canton. „ A. J. Bellamy. Chemist, 61, Paget- street. Grangetown. „ Messrs. Duck and Sons, Chemists, St. Johns-square. t' E. Edwards, Chemist, 2. Mackintosh- place, Albany-road. „ F. Millward. Chemist. 60, Wcodvilla- road, Cathays. » 5" ^mnrfcn<J- & Castle-road. Roath. R. Mnmford, 17, Meteor-street, Scot- land. 3. C. Clarke, Chemist, 2, Coburn- street, Cathays. Howell Phillips. Chemist, 253, Bute- street. R. Prust, Chemist, 14, Broadway, Roath. ,t Jesse Williams and Co., Chemist&, Queen-street. D. Thomas. Chemist. Penarth-road. Aheravon: Mr. Thomas Nicholas, Central Supply Stores. Water-street. Aherdare: Mr. Tudor Williams, Dentist, Medical Hall. Abergwynfi: Richards and Son, Grocers. Abertillery: Morgan Bros., Carmarthen Butter Stores. Barry Dock: Hicks and Co., Chemists. Blaenavon: Messrs. D. Davies and Co., 100, Broad-street. Blaina: Thomas Jones, Liverpool Stores. Brecon: Mr. W. Tudor. Chemist. Brvnmawr: Messrs. H. Connop and Sons, Grocers. Carmarthen: C. E. Davies, Chemist, 10, King- street. Penarth: Stratiaghan and Stephens (Limited). Pembroke Dock- F. J. Tallett, 14. Diamond- street Pontypridd: Mr Isaac Prnthero, Grocer, Ac. Pontypridd: W. H. Key. The People's Chemist. Porth: Messrs Thomas and Evans, The Peoples Stores. Porthcuwl: Mr. T. Langdon, Grocer, John- street. Swansea: Messrs. Taylor and Co. (Limited', Wind-street Tondu and Aberkenfig: Co-operative Society (Limited). Tredegar: Mr C, J. Price, Manchester House. Trcherbert: Mf. Enoch Davies. The Stores Troedyrhiw: W. Morgan and Co Cheltenham* Mr. J. James, 5, Promenade CJarbeston Road: Robert Reid, Grocer, New Shop. CowbridtM: Mr. J. G. HeroM Bird. Ehhw Vale: Mr. David Hughes, Grocer, Victoria-street. Hereford: Messrs. Clarkson and Son, 9, High- terrace. Llantwit-Major: Mr. William Cummings. Llanstephan: Evan T. Davies. The Emporium. Merthy: Messrs. G. M. and R. Gunson, 67 an<> IiA. High-street. Morristonr Mr. L Bevait, Medical Hall. Neath: Mr. C. Hntchins, Chemist. Newport: Messrs. T. Cordey and Co.. High-strtiet. Newport: Phillips and Son, Drug Stores, p2 Commercial-street. [ Sole Manufacturer:— pHIL pHILLIPS, 24, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. 51540 am TITEATII AND gONS piA NO FORTES AND QRGANS BY ALL MAKERS. ENORMOUS DISCOUNTS DURING SUMMEH MONTH8- Send lor Catalogue and Verdict of 900. free. Monthly. Gue. a. a WALNUT CASE. FULI, COMPASS. panel front. 3lfc. lOin. high 38 10 6 Similar Model, superior quality 20 U 8 V AlVDBRROLT MODtCL, iron frame. full compass; trichord, check action, machine covered hammers, 3ft. lOin. high 24 14 0 HENRY MODEL, lin. higher, eupe. rior quality 26 15 2 EMITRE MODEL. Tull compass, iron frame, full trichord, check action, plated bolts, soonces. marqueterie and frilde<l nanel trusses, 4ft high 30 17 II BOARD SCHOOL MODEL, as sup- ptierJ Cardiff. Penarth. Ac., Inter- mediate and Board Schools 34 19 10 vrroN MODEL, 4ft. 2in. high, bnrr walnut, prize medal dp«icrn with all the most modern improvements 38 22 2 ALEXANDRA MODEL.ditto. 4ft. 4in. 45 26 3 'fig. in the £ DISCOUNT for CASH. ALL GOODS SENT CARRIAGE PAID. ORGANS FROM X5. PIANOFORTES bv BROADWOOD. COLLARD ardCOLLARD KIRKMAN. ERARD. Ac.. Ac. Now is the opportunity for requiring ■< splendid instrument at thl lowest possible price either for Cash or on the approved Hire System from 58 Monthly. CALL AN I) SECURE BARGAIN. SHOW ROOMS:- 51 QUEEN-STREET, I 70. TAFF-STREET, CARDIFF PONTYPRIDD And 31 WINDSOR-ROAD. PENARTH. MANUFACTORY LONDON. Agenc-es at Aberavon, Cadoxton, Bridgend, Maesteg, Ac. Canvassers Wanted in All Parts on Good Commission. Commission. e53407 PREPAID ADVERTISEMENT. "EVENING RXPRESS." THREE srx ONCE. TIMES. TIMES 20 Words 0 6 1 0 1 & -0 W d8 ,I: 30 Words o 9 1 6 j 2 40 Words 1 0 2 0 3 0 50 Words 3(30 ¡ J 6 Notibe to Advertisers. IMPORTANT.—Advertisements to be classified must reach this office by 10.30 a.m.; but they can bo inserted up to 4.45 p.m.. under head- ing of TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION- The boxes provided for answers to advertise- ments appearing in the "Evening Express are not intended for any other purpose whatever, and cannot be allowed to be used for Ui« distribution of printed or written advertising circular or announcements of any kind. The abovo charges apply only to consecutive insertions of the following class of advertise- ments :—Situations Wanted or Offered. Apart- ments Money Wanted. Partnerships. Lost ana Found. Misrell J* OOTX5 Wants. Businesses, Houses. Shopq. Offices to Let or Sell. Specific Articles for Sale Privately. Name and Address to be counted. Orders sent tbrengh the post, to be acoom- panied by Postal Order or Halfpenny Stamps Advertisements are received also t.t the following snb-oSlces:— NEWPORT TRETVFC ^■R.CTTIWKT. SWANSEA CASTLE-STREET. MERTHYR .VICTORIA -STREET. PONTYPRIDD .4a. TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES: CARDYFF: ST. MARY-STREET. XONET. CARLTON BANK (LIMITED).—A cheap and Reliable Office to Borrow £ 3 to £ 500. Infor- mation free.-Call unon the Branch Manaeer, i111 149, PENARTH-ROAD. CARDIFF. POULTRY. POULTRY.—If yon want your birds to pay p von write for prices and samples of food to Noah Rees and Son, Hay, Corn, and Reed Merchants. Cardiff. e6115 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. LADIES' and Gentlemen's Wardrobes Bought; L town or country.—Orders promptly attended to by Mrs. Andrews, 28, Thompson-street. Ban'y Dock. • el0602il3 MMWWBM————————A—MA BICYCLES. SPECIAL Clearance.-Six Solid Safeties. k3 38s. 6d.; 4 Cushions, 50s.; 4 Pneumatics, JE5; cash only.—Morris Bros., Cycle Works, Ponty- pridd. Repairs, Plating, and i_namelling promptly. e!947 DRESSMAKINGS RESSMAIKING.-Ladies' Tailoi-made and Braid Costumes, Wedding and Evening Dresses. Mantles, Ac., Made in the Latest Style; fit guaranteed.—Address Lewis and Evans. 78, Wyndham-crescent. Cardiff. G5836 "1 "'IT APARTMENTS Tq, JLET. OMFORTABLY-FURNefHED-Apartments to C Let; convenient to 'busses; suitable for Lady or Gentleman; with or without board; terms moderate; no children.-Apply A 4, Even- c, ing Express Office, Cardiff. 00840 MISCELLANEOUS. TOBACCONISTS Commencing.—See Illustrated T Guide (259 pages). 3d.—Tobacconists' Out- fitting Company, 186, Euston-road, London. Hairdressers fitted. Manager, Henry Myers. el0566d ARTHENWARE and China.—Seconds £ 2 Crates; best JB3; or will send 15 dozen Seconds Articles for 17s. 6d. Write for Lists.- Webbe and Co., Longton, Staffordshire Pot- teries. 00034 Is Your Watch Wrong? The Best and JL Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, English or Foreign, is 38. Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir. for ten years with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned and Repaired. e4209 CLERKS AND MANAGERS. THe Equitable Life Assurance Society, U.S.. arc prepared to Receive Applications from Gentlemen of influence for the Management of their Branch at Cardiff.-Apply, in confidence, to Agencv Manager, 6, Princes-street. Bank, London, E.C. L\4919 YOUTTL sharp and intelligent. Wanted as Junior Clerk; good references necessary. —Apply Fieldings (Limited), Hayes. Car- diff. 3435111 CLERK Wanted; accustomed to book-keeping: good references.—Call, with written appli- cation, Fiedings (Limited), Hayes, Cardiff. THE South Wales and Monmouthshire Clerks' Association Ensures Members against Loss through Want of Employment. Sickness. Old Age. and Death, and Introduces to Employers, Free of Charge, Clerks of good Business Capa- city and Characte.. Every Clerk, whatever his position, should be a Member of the Associa- tion—Send for particulars. Secretary, 1, Dock- chambers, Cardiff. 63815 \\7"ANTF,D immediately, an experienced » Clerk Who is Thoroughly Acquainted vith Accounts and Quick at Figures; must be strictly sober; good character indispensable; state age and salary required; permanent situation to suitable person.-Apply E. H. Davies and Sons, Furniture and Music Ware- house. Peutre, Rhondda. 3422il3 BEN EVANS and CO. (Limited). Swansea. Want an Assistant Ledger Clerk; must be used to drapers' C.H.; state full particulars. ilO WANTED, experienced Book-keeper (Tabular System^ and Assist in Bar.—Address M 47. Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 3397i13 ANTED, for a Newport Coal Shipping W Office, a smart Junior Clerk; must write shorthand and preference given to one acquainte'l with the business.—Apply, stating previous experience and salary required and enclosing copies of two testimonials, Box 11, Newport Post-ofiice: 3407il0 TTITANTED. Junior Clerk, about 18. who has IN had two or three years' office expe- rience: must hava a thorough knowledge of elementary arithmetic and be quick at figures; shorthand an advantage.—Apply, by letter only. stating wages required, to the Uskside Engineering and Rivet Company (Limited), Newnort. 57628 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. I IF YOU REQUIRE ANYTHING IN THE WAY OF FURNITURE ON EASY TERMS AT CASH PRICE, GO TO LEWIS'S, IN' QUEEN STREET. This Old-established, ^ell'known, and Popular Firm are determined to maintain their reputa- tion as the LARGEST BEST, and CHEAPEST WAPEHOU*E in SOUTH arKl are now prepared to FURNISH HOUSES or APARTMENTS,, or Supply any Single Articles, on the following REDUCED r £ ERMS:— £ 3 worth Is- 6d. weekly. £ 6 worth 2s. 6d. weekly. JLlOworth 4s. Od. weekly. .E25 worth 6s. Od. weekly. £ 50 worth 10s. Od. weekly. Or by Monthly or Quarterly Payments or on Terms arranged to suit Customers. PROMPT, FREE DELIVERY in PRIVATE VANS. No Security or Large Deposit required. lIt will Pay you well to inspect our goods before going elsewhere. -i- Note address and calfiat once to L E W I K'S STANDARD FURNISHING WARE I HOUSE, 3 ANDREWS Brings QUEEN-STREET. (A FEW DOORS FROM PARK-PLACE). AGENTS, etc., WANTED. A Smart Young Man is~WantetI to Give Part or Whole Tune to a Remunerative Kinnloy- ment.—Address M 48, Western Mail, Caruiff. m ^RAVELLFK~Wanted for~V>"ho 1 esa 1 e~~(!7ccery T and Provision Trade, work Cardiff and district; one with connection preferred.— Address M 43, W est-em Mail-. Cardiff. oo67ilQ I^CKERSLE Y Be at herT^O i d h a in, Want FirsF ,■ rateT Agents. South Wales, to Sell their UJdiiam Boiler Fluid to Steam Boiler Owners; excellent terms. 337sil3 AGENTS Wanted; money easily made in spare time; best agency coing; constant income; particulars free, al<o pocket rubber stamp of your name and address —Richforde, Snow hill London. w 3249ill Represent!ATTVE~wiiiTsome,knowie,]^ of Machinery, V/anted, to Travel South Waies. —App.y, stating salary- required, to M 34. Wes- tern Mail, J^ardiff. 3281H1 WANTED Canvasser for t^e Towns and Districts of Cardiff. Merthyr, and TV and Districts of Cardiff. Merthyr, and Swansea, to Push Sales for the Copyright Works publisned by William Mackenzie.—Apph-, with references. to 29, St. Jiaryj^eret. Cardiff. ill BUYING Agenrfof7Bnrton Beers Wanted 15 Aberdare; good terms to good man.—Apply Burton, Western Mail Office, Newport. 3199110 A Young Man of good appearance and address Wanted to Represent a first-class Company; good remuneration and prospects of early promotion to capable man; highest references indi^ppnsable—Address Box At 9 Western M.tiZ Cardiff. 3130i8 MISCELLANEOUS LALES. \\TATiJIT, Silver English Lever (New) for Sale;. » taken for Debt; .price.. £ 3 15s.; worth £ 4 10s.—Address M 57. Western Mail. Cardiff. [ei8 SWEDES, nice qualUt^2s- Per ton, on rail; cash with. *fcrd«7*pa"on> Portekewett, el0591i8 FOR Sale, large-sized Kennel, in excellent con- dition, cheap: c-an be seen any time; no use to present owner.—Apply A 1, Evening Express. Cardiff. e6546 LARGE Assortment Christmas Cards Now on View. —Stationery Department. Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. e50430 -arY, "VTOR^WICH-Canary., gaslight songster, good size and colour. 6s.-0wen, 25, Turberville- Place, Canton, Cardiff. eiB PARLOUR Games, Is.. post free; Obstacle Race. Quoits, Japanese Billiards, Chinese Bagatelle, and the Latest Novelty, "The Penalty Kick Table Football.—Stationery Department. Western Mail. Cardiff; ^50430 tOU Thick Buff Copying Sheets; extra strong; specially adapted for typewritten letters; letter-size. 2s.; foolscap. 2s. 6d.—Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. 50430 INVOICE and ~Letter~Files! aTT"the leading stvles.—"The Sequence File," "The Warwick File," "The Standard File," "The Common- sense File "-Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 THE "Handy" Book Marker, 3d., post, free Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 LB. Cream Noteparer and 100 Envelopes. Is., in Two Sizes, Private or Commercial.— Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardih. ILTCSFTTEP.-S Delivery Book. 1s.- 1\1 stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. 50430 ADHESr/F Linen, Tape for Repairing Music, A Ac., 3d., nost free, per roll.—Stationery Department. Cardiff. ~A" UTOMATIC Constant Level Inkstand"; Is. 2d.. J\ nost free.—stationery Department. Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. 50430 000 Page Letter Co^ving T?ook: half toimd > calf. 5s.: special line.—Western Mail Sta- ticr.ery Department. Western Mail. CarditT. rr*HE ''Trypograph Copying Apparatus: pro- i. duces thousands of copies from one hand- writing or tvpewT'tmg-^—Price list on applica- tion to Western Mail Stationery Department, Cardiff. 50430 TYPOGRAPHIC Fountain Pens. pos. Si fiee; invaluable to every business man.— Staticnery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. TAKONARDSffor addressing- boxes, Ac.. Id. and 2d. per packet.—Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. 50430 STONE'S "Universal' Portfolios for Letters. S Price Lists. &c- Ac.; from 4d. each.—Sta- t'onfrv T>or.nrtment-. western Mail. Cardiff. ADJUSTABLE Drawer Partitions, 1s. per box. Stationerj- Department, Western Mail, 'T A P~ATENT~Automatic Office Paperweight and Monthly Calendar for Four Years, Is — Stationery Tepartment. Western Mail. Cardiff. THE Latest Improved Letter File, Tho Morden File: 4s. 6d.—Stationery Depart- ment. Western Mail, Cardiff. e50430 "C!AVFi Time" Letter Cards, 25 for 4Jd., post O free; an improvement on the Govern- ment card —Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. 5(1430 HE_New Game, Table Football, Is., :>ost free.Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff 50430 SIXTY Years~a Queen.—Part I. Now Ready, 6d. postage 2d.—Western Mail Limited.

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NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS WANTED. WANTED at once, Young Girl as General c-ne from country preferred.—Apply {A, Beauchamp-street, Ca.rdiff. e10601i12 rASTÚi;-b-UZšth. experienced General Ser. Vf vant; able to do plain cooking; two in family; good wages; good references; country preferred.—Apply 47, Ihe Parade, Cardiff. WANTED, good Plain Cook; single-handed; three in family; quiet place.—Ballen Court. Ilminster, "Somerset ■ 5440i3 W~ ANTED, experienced^ respectable Cook- General; aged about 25. Also experienced Housemaid, about 20, for Family House -Mrs. Newtop, Mumble^ 34J6I14_ T^TANTED, End of January, good Plain Cook; VV' about 30; country; no dairy or baking, occasional help.—Mi's. AVynne, Mellaston..Pem- broke. ^'1U GOOD Cook Wanted at oncf; also lender Laundrymaid. — Address Matron, St. Michael s College, Aberdare. South Wales. 111 TJTANTED, experienced Cook-General; must Michael s College, Aberdare. South Wales. ill TJTANTED, experienced Cook-General; must VT have good references.-rApph' Mr^s. Hfitz- rnan, The Holmes. Marine-parade. Penartfc. m WANTED, an experienced General; must understand plain cooking: another mam kept.—Apply 7, Victorfo-squarc^Penarth. il-»_ X\TANTED, a good General Servant; expe- V V rienced, strong, healthy; able to cook. wash, iron.—Apply Mrs. Gibson, G1 end.1 re. Co" bridge. 57643 ANTED, a clean, respectable Girl, about 18 or '20. Able to Do Plain Cooking.— Apply Mr<. Haggett, Butcher, 14Z, Chepstow- road, Maindte, Newport. O4OQH^ ■\7tTANTED. good Cook; general housemaid VV kept,—Apply Mrs. Gunn, Rumney Hill-Car- diff. ^49'14 WANTED, experienced General Servant, with good references: no children: comfor- table home.-Apply. after Seven p.m., Miss Dovey. 58. Cathedral-road, Cardiff. jQtenl Dovey. 58, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. jQtenl IXrANTED,' Cook; London; £ 20; last two VV remained 5 and 6i years. House-Parlour- maid; JB18. Working Housekeeper; busmen house; good salary.—71. Park-street, Bristol. i14 SECOND Housemaid; £ 20; four kept. Head S Nurse; £ 30; two children, two and five years; good nurserymaid kept; excellent situation.—71,_Park-street, Bristol. 3467114 WANTED, a House-Parlourmaid.—Apply Mrs. Latimer, 202, St. Helen's-road, Swan- sea. 3475i14 WANTED, an experienced General Servant, Able to Wash; small family; wages £ 12. 24, Brookltnd-terrace, 8wansea. 3474i14 ANTED, a stiongTclean Girl. as Gensral: w small family.—Mrs. Clarke. Cardiff-road, Liar daff. 3362i13 WANTED, an experienced General. Able to Wash and Iron; must be an early riser; fond of children; one from country preferred. —Apply, with reference, M 41, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3364i10 TTTANTED^ a steady, capable General Servant. Y for Small Family; family washing out; good home for trustworthy seryant.-7. West- bourne-road. Penarth. 3370i13 WANTED, a thorouglTCook; aged about 30; w kitchenmaid kept.—Apply to Mrs. Dunn, Rowdeford. Deviy.es. 5575i8 WANTED immediately a Single-handed, experienced Laundrymaid; must under- stand her work; good references required.- Stata wages Mrs Wade, Glangwilly, Llanpump- saint, Carmarthen. 3387i13 "f 17"A NTEDr"" Under-Housemaid; experienced, VV strong, and active; good references required. -Apply, with particulars to Miss Evans, Llanguttock Park, Cnckhowell. 3j77j10 ANTED, for Middle of January. Plain Cook; two in family; near Cardiff; Church>voman.—Address M 44, Western Mail, Cardiff. 57631 WANTED, a Cook-General; aged 30—40; wages £ 20. all found; no beer or beer money; two in family.-Apply Doctor, Bladad Library. Bath. 57629 HOUSE Parlourmaid Wanted: aged about 20. I- [jL -Write, stating age. religious denomina- tion, and where last in service, to Mrs. De Ferry. KDymaenlh.yd, near Llanelly, Carmar- thenshire; 338sil0 CARDIFF l'nion.-Ely Schools.—Wanted at j once, an Infants' Wardmaid; wage3 £12, rising to £15, subject to Poor-law rules.—Apply to the Master. a52 NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS WANT PLACES. WAITED. Situation as Ccok; permanency or VT temporary; understands dairy and baking thoroughly.-U., 2, Florence-street, Roath, Cardiff. 3437i14 ADIES' Suited with All Classes of Servants. L Situations Secured for Servants. Fee, Is.— Miss Walters, 30. Page-street. Swansea. 3419i13 CCOK, on the Job: soups, entrees, jellies, creams, ices, baking, and dairy; can teach kitchenmaid eyerytl)ing.-M. M., 4, Havelock- street, Cardiff. 3406i10- WANTED. Situation by respectable Person, experienced Cook or Housekeeper; used to dairy-work; good references.—Address I Stevens. O5. Elm-street, Cardiff. 3339IL2 WANTED, Situation as Scull erymaid or Assist in Kitchen; aged 16.—M„ Wick, Bridgend, Glam: 3375i8_ \\TANTED. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] [ [NOW FIRST PUBLISHED. T HE CUP WINNERS. By J. HANMER QUAIL, AUTHOR OF "RUTH RAYMOND'S QUEST," "FENTON FRIARS Ac. SPECIALLY SET FOR THF EVENING EXPRtSS. CHAPTER XV. S AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE ADVISES. It was a hotly-contested match, but the Blues vron it fairly. The Rangers fought with the determination of men who felt that everything was at stake. They knew that they were In the final last season. It was a terrible dis- appointment to them that they just missed the Cup. but, with true British pluck, they rose suporior to that defeat, and swore solemnly that they would have the Cup this season. And now they were beaten by the Blues by two goals to one. The Rangers were mortified and demoralised. They could not imagine what had ccme over them. nor what had come over the Blues. Since the Blues signed on their new men, two months before, they had carried all before them. It looked as if the Astley team were playing under some lucky star which was going to light them to victory, and give them the Cup at the fiuish. Dave Forrester had gone to the Crown Inn with Miles Prentice and Ned Ashley to talk over the arrangements for the next week's match, They had congratulated themselves on their victory over the Rangers, and had discussed the chances of meeting the Ferndale Rovers in the final. The Rovers were making a record, and so were the Blues, and knowing ones were say- ing that the two teams were fated to meet in the end. There were no matches to be played with any team but the Blues, for which the Rovers had the least regard, and there were none possible for the Blues other than a match with the Rovers which gave the Blues any con, cern. It looked at this time as if fate had ordered that these two teams shftuld remain unconquered to the last, and then fight the grand and decisive battle with each other. Dave Forrester and Miles Prentice talked over th" prospects of such a match with Ned Ashley. They hoped it would come about, for they would have dearly loved to see the Blues and Rovers pitted against each other in the final. But, though Ned Ashley had been wildly eager to meet the Reds and the Rangers, they noticed an unaccountable restate whenever the Rovers were named. lie joined. with them in can- vassing the chances of a. final battle with the Rovers, but showed none of the keen ardour and almost passionate longing for the fight which he had shown in the cane of the other clubs. Both Dave and Miles wondered what this change of demeanour meant. The three left the Crown Inn together, and walked on as far as the first turn. "Good night. Xed. Keep 'em all well-in hand. We'll have the Cup yet," said Forrester, as they were about to part- "We 'n mak' a good fight for it, onyway," replied Ned Ashley, compelled to make some answer. Oh, we must have it. choose whatever comes. The Cup s for the Blues this year. There's t' be no mistake about that," said Prentice, with an air of assurance. We'll see. We shan't be far out," Xed answered. He had secret misgivings as to how the Blues would fare if they did happen to meet the Rovers. Oh! blow that! We must have the Cup. There's nobody else for it. It's ours-ours easily," said Prentice again. Well, good-night! We'll see. Goodnight!" said Ned Ashley, turning to go down the back lane. They parted. When Ned had gone a few paces he remembered that there was a pur- chase he intended to make at a shop a little below the Crown Inn. As it was only half-past eight and the shop was but a few yards dis- tant, he turned back and walked briskly along the lane. He had only taken a, few steps when a tall figure appeared to spring out of the hedge at his left hand. Ned started and stopped. Dean be afraid. It's only lile. Nick Fan- s-haw," said a sepulchral voice, as the figure loomed ?.1U oiiiia close to Ned Ashley. It was too dark for him to see the face of the man who had spoken. Xick Fansliaw I know nobody of that name," said Xed, feeling uneasy at this strange meeting. Mellbe not,. I know ymi well enough. It was me as sent Marly'Burton up to Oakenside for you, an' got you joined on to the Blues." "Oh! I weren't aware of that. I never heard :t whisper o' anything o' the kind," Ned replied, wondering what was coming next. Mebbe so. That don't signify, anyhow. That's not my business now," replied the hollow voice. Well, what may your business be?" asked Ned. measuring up the dim outline of what he thought must be a footpad. See, Missr. Ashley. You wanten t' win th' County Cup, doan you?" "I'd like to win it well enough," said Ned Ashley, coolly. "Jus' so. Missr. Burton brought you down t' help win it for th' Blues. I know it* about it, for, as I towd you, I sent 'im for you." Well, what of it¡." asked Ned, growing im- patient. Nctliin' mor'n this. If you want t' win that Cup you'll 'ave t' get out o' Ferndale Rovers. _It s me as knows. Now, see, Missr. Ashley. Jus' you stan' me a pint at th' Crown an' I'll put you up to a good thing." Ned Ashley's first thought was to tell the man to go to perdition. Then he thought that the price of a pint of ale was of no moment, and this man, whoever he was, had made some vague allusions, which had aroused his curiosity. Yo' can 'ave a pint-an' welcome. Come on," said Ned. leading the way up to the door of the Crown Inn- They entered the house together, and Ned I ordered a pint of ale for his companion and a glass for himself. Then he led the way to the snug at the lower end of the bar. "There! Sit down till the drink comes," said Ned Ashley, tnking a SEAT, and motioning-to his companion to do the same. The man sat down opposite to Ned. Now, for the FII'ST- time, Ned had a full view of him. He was tall and haggard, and his coat was little better than that of a, beggar. His high cheek-bones, sunken cheeks, and jaw bones nearly protruding through the skin, gave him a repulsive and skeleton-like appearance. Ned shuddered as he found himself tete-a-tete with such an object. The barmaid brought the tankard and the glass of beer. There you are," said Ned Ashley, pointing to the tankard. 'Ere's lul" The man clutched the tankard and half emptied it at a, gulp. Wen; what have YOU got to^say?'' asked Ned Ashley, eager to hear the man's story. See, Missr. Ashley. My name's Nick Fan- shaw," began the man. I know o' about these clubs, an' I know as tl" Rovers '11 beat you if you aji t' play 'em, if you doan mind." "Yo' thinken they will, do yo'?" o "They will. But I doan want 'em to. Th' Rovers' committee done me a scurvey trick a while ago, an' I owe 'em one for it." Well, what's that got t' do wi' me?" asked Ned Ashley, nettled by the man's garrulity. I want t' see th' Blues lick 'em if they 'avo the chance, an' I tell yo' they will 'ave it. That's th' point." Supposen they'll do )'e th' chance, what then?" Theere's only one way they'll lick 'em, Missr. Ashley, an' I'll teil yo' what it an' Go cn. I'm a listcnin' sdd eli, all atten- tion. Fansliaw took np his tankard and drained it. "Stan' me another nint. Missr. Ashley; jm I another," he gasped, wiping his mouth with his I coat sleeve. "Doan min' if it'll do yo' ony good. But 'ave n t yo' 'ad enough for now?" asked Ned. shrinking from the pair of wildly rolling eyes within a yard of him- "Boo! A pint's nowt. Stan' me the other piut. Ashley. "A' reet." Ned Ashley rang the bell and ordered the second pint of ale. Fanshaw grasped the tankard as the girl set it upon the ta"ble. Again he half-emptied it at a draught. Well! What else an' yo' got t' say?" Ned Ashley asked, thinking it was time he had done with his queer companion. The man leaned forward, planting his elbows upon the table, the tankard being between them. Resting his chin upon his two hands, he settled into a wild, exultant slare. Missr. Ashley," he began, with an apparent effort to speak in a. whisper. Well." "Tek my word fer 't. Th' Blues '11 'ave t' fight, th' Rovers afore they'n done. There's goin' t' be Rovers an' Blues left for th' final. Min', Nick Fanshaw's said it. An' hearken t' me. He craned over and brought his sunken face Min', Nick Fanshaw's said it. An' hearken t' me." He craned over and brought his sunken face to within A foot of Ned Ashley". Go on," said Ned. See. Missr. Ashley. Th' Rovers is good t' beat th' mUf"i, an' they will, less yo' mind, I' 'Member, I've towd yu'. "Well, well: what about it?" Jus' thiii- Doan yo' let 'em. I doan want t' see th; Rovers get th' County Cup." I "We're not goin' t' let em 'ave it. We're goin'.T' ;rive th' best drubbing they ever 'ad." replied Ned Ashley with feigned assu- rance. I Keaw." drawled Fanshaw. Wi gocd play: '«w else?" Nay, nay. you're not. They're a match for yo'. Yo' may beat 'em, but not that way. 'Ow then?" This road. Yo' mun get at th' soft side o' one or two of Xed started, and his eyes flashed at the sug- question. Fanshaw noticed the effect his words had on him. It's th' only road. I tell YO An' why -houldnt yo ? Ain't it done every day? Sec. Missr. Ashley? Missr. Burton as got qo' to sign on fer th' Blues can do what 'c likes. What yo' want t' do 'is this. Get- 'im t' let yo' offer Dan Fielding, an' Johnny Dorn. an' Jimmy Grice, an' Clem Hardy fifty poun-, or mebbe a underd poun", apiece. It's a' th' same to Missr. Burton. Ask 'in for a 'nnderd po Un for each. Tell 'im they can 'ave a 'underd poun' each if th' Blues win th' Cup. You'll get it that way, an' no 'ow else." Ned Ashley frowned and pursed his lips in disgust. I tell yo' it's th' only way. Offer them four chaps a 'underd poun each. an' Rovers '11 drop out by th' semi-final- You'n see." It ain't my kin' o' thing at a". We mean t3 beat 'em fair," said Ned Ashley, shrugging his shoulders. Then you won't beat em, Missr. Ashley. You won't beat 'eØl. Min', Xick Fanshaw's told you' Ned sat back, thinking. There now. Missr. Ashley. I've put yo' on a good thing. Stan' me another pint, there's a good sowl." Ned remained motionless. "Missr. Ashfey! Missr. Ashley!" persisted Fanshaw. pulling Ned's coat sleeve. Yes, yes! What now?' Stan' me anothor pint-do, fer 'eaven's sake." 'Ere. I'm going. You 'n 'ad enough. Come on! 'Ere's a. shilling for yo' Ned rose from the seat, and led the way out I of the mug. Fanshaw followed him closely. They passed out of the Crown together, and walked along the lane towards the turn. Ere's the shilling," said Ned. taking the coin from his pocket, and handing it to his com- panion Good luck t' yon! Now, do as I tell yo'. Missr. Ashley. You'll get th' Cup if yo' do. If I can 'elp yo' at a' ask for Nick Fanshaw. Yo'll fin' me ere 'r at Ferndale. They n tell yo' wheere 1 am at th' Saddle. "Aw 'reet. Good neet! Be careful!" said Ned. as he turned down the la-ne. Good night an' good luck! Come ba-ck an" 'ave a pint wi' me." Fanshaw made as if he would hare returned to the Crown. "No. no! Go home, now; go home." said Ned. persuasively. 0' reet, Missr. Ashley. Doan min' me. Good night I" Nick Fanshaw walked back towards the inn. Ned Ashley walked slowly down the lane on ths way to his lodgings. He was thinking over the suggestion which Fanshaw had made to him. [To be Continued On Saturday Next.]

PLEASE RING THE BELL. A Welshman walking through a fashionable street in London noticed on a door a bell. At, the side of the bell were these words, "Please ring the bell." He went and rang the bell. In a second a powdered little footman appeared, and asked him what he wanted. "Xothing," said the Welshman. "But I rang the bell because it says so:' "Oh." said the footman, with a smile, "I see you ccme from the country where nanny- goats grow on gooseberry bushes." "Yes," said r he Welshman. "But in London there a.re more wonderful sights. You have only to ring a bell, and a monkey pope out."

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