The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

E:: PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. The Charges for the insertion of PREPAID ADVERTISE- MENTS referring to HOUSES TO BE LET, HOUSES WANTED, SITUATIONS WANTED, SITUATIONS VACANT, APARTMENTS WANTED, APARTMENTS TO BE LET, MISCELLANEOUS WANTS, ARTICLES LOST AND FOUND Are as follows 3 Lines (seven words to a line) 1 0 4 and 5 Lines (seven words to a line).. 1 6 Ditto, Three insertions. 3 6 Ditto, Six insertions 6 0 For each additional line over five lines, when there is one inser tion. 4d. when there are three insertions, or more Sd. Hemittances may be made in Postage Stamps; Halfpenny Stamps preferred. No Credit Advertisement is chargei not less than Is 6d. WANTED. WANTED a HOUSEKEEPER for a Hotel, must be able to take the sole management and capable to superintend cooking.—Apply, stating age, salary re- quired, with references, to Mr. E. S. ROBERTS, Four- -crosses, Festiniog. TO BE LET. TO LET, a Compact, Well-Furnished HOUSE, containing sitting-room, two bedrooms, dressing- room, two kitchens, attic, &c., very complete, within two minutes' walk of the station, and five of the sea. Terms, three guineas per week.—For further particulars apply to T. and W. BUBB, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth. RO,NOLEU, BARMOUTH.-HOUSE TO LET, containing five entertaining rooms, 18 bedrooms, all modem conveniences, with 10 acres at good pasture land if required. -Apply, R. D. RICHARDS. TO 3E LET, ready furnished or unfurnished, WATERLOO HOUSE, No. 26, Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, with immediate possession.—Apply to Mr. W. H. 1 HOMAS, Solicitor, Aberystwyth. RICCIETH.-TO LET, 10-roomed Detached C VILLA, half mile from station.—Further particu- lars, G. GRIFFITHS, Emu, Criccieth. LAMPETER. TO BE LET, a HOUSE and SHOP, with large m- plate glass windows, situated in the best part of the town, lately carried on as a grocer's shop.—Apply to D. D. EVANS, Dresden House. FURKISHED APARTMENTS in Llanidloes. Sitting-room and two Bedrooms in a retired part of the town.—Address DELTA, Combrian News Office, Aberystwyth. LLANYBYTHER, CARMARTHENSHIRE. TO BREWERS AND INNKEEPERS. TO BE LET, with possession at Michaelmas next, the old-establshed Commercial INN, known as the Black Lion Hotel, situate at Llanybyther. Con- siderable additions have lately been made to the house, which now contains two parlours, sitting room, waiting room, commercial room, bar, two kitchens, cellars, eight bed rooms, lavatory, w.c., and store rooms. The out premises comprise a coach house, stabling for 15 horses, loose boxes, brewing house, dairy, farm build- ings, and market hall, together with about 17a. lr. 3p., of excellent Meadow, Pasture, and Arable Land, on the banks of the river Teify, celebrated for its salmon and trout fishing. For particulars, appla to C. C. HOKNE, Esq., Littleton, near Staines, and to Mr. DAVID DAVIES, Surveyor, Uanybyther. April 8th, 1879. EVENING PARTIES, BALLS, &c. s. N. COOKE Has a large assortment of- FANS, from 1/- to 21/- each. FAN GIRDLES, 6d. to 5/- each. LACE COLLARETTES, 1/6 to 12/6. Long and Short LACE MITTS. Fancy Colours in SPUN SILK ROBE, 4/11 per pair. Two-button KID GLOVES in new Shades, 2/- per pair. LACE and other Frillings for Dresses, &c., from2d. per yd. 35, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. THE BEST BOOTS FOR MONEY ARE MORTON Ladies'- BROTHERS'. MORTON 3s. 9d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 4s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 5s. Od. BROTHERS'. MORTON 5s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 6s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 7s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 8s. 6d. BROTHERS. MORTON 9s. 6d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 10s. 6d. BROTHERS. MORTON Gentlemen's BROTHERS. MORTON 7s. 9d. BROTHERS'. MORTON 8s. 6d. BROTHERS- MORTON 10s. 6d. BROTHERS. MORTON 12s 6d. BROTHERS. AND (aI""7.T BOOTS OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION AT PRICES NOT SURPASSED. NOTE THE ADDRESS— 39, GREAT DARKGATE-STREET, (Oppositethe Lion Hotel,) ABERYSTWYTH. '= NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS! S. N. COOKE TS now showing a large variety of FANCY ARTICLES, suitable for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. Also New Designs in Fancy Needlework. BASKETS, WORK-CASES, ALBUMS, &c., &c. .A.n allowance of 7 per cent. will be made on all Ready Inoney Purchases for Bazaars or Fancy Sales. 35, Pier-street, ABERYSTWYTH. MORRIS'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL, MARY STREET (Close to the Railway Station), n ABERYSTWYTH. GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITOBS AND COMMBRCIAL N „ TRAVELLERS. J5eas and Refreshments on most reasonable terms. HORSES AND CARRIAGES ON HIRE.. A break runs to Devil's Bridge and Plynlimon during n j c<i. i,. the season. Good stabling and Lock-up Coach-houses. JAMES PARRY, COACH BUI LDER. 71, Foregate-street, CHESTER, INVITES an inspection of his large Stock of New and Second-hand CARRIAGES. A great number 2* useful vehicles, suited for iiotei or Posting business. Wheels, axles, and other Materials. E. & J. JONES HAVE all immense Stock of Artistic, Substantial, and Inexpensive CABINET FURNITURE- CARPETS. CURTAINS. WALL DECORATIONS. CHIMNEY PIECES IN WOOD. FINING ROOM SUITES IN POLLARD OAK, LIGHT OAK, WALNUT AND MAHOGANY. DRAWING ROOM SUITES. BEDROOM SUITES COMPLETE from C4 guineas to 100 guineas. IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS, 10s. to 20 guineas. BRUSSELS CARPETS, 2s. lid. to 4s. 6d. per yard. A Show Rooms comprise three floors, each measuring nearly 300 feet in length. E. & J. JONES, Ca^INET MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLSTERERS & DECORATORS, OSWESTRY. SALES BY AUCTION. SMITHFIELD. ABERYSTWYTH. MONTHLY SALES OF LIVE STOCK, IMPLE. MENTS, &c. "VFL~R. G. T. SMITH begs respectfully to announce JLTIL that he will hold Monthly Sales of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Agricultural Implements, Carriages, &c., in the Smithfield, Aberystwyth, on the FIRST MONDAY IN EVERY MONTH, At Eleven o'clock. ENTRIES FOR THE SALE ON MONDAY, [MAT 5, Respectfully solicited, To be sent in at least a week previous to sale, to be in- cluded in catalogues and advertisements. TERMS :-2 per cent. on amount sold; and a small fixed Entry Fee for unsold lots, to meet expenses. ø- SETTLEMENT ON THURSDAY AFTER SALE. 38, PIER STREET, ABERYSTWYTH. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. MR. G.T. SMITH has been instructed by the Proprietor to offer for Sale by Auction, On TUESDA Y, the 15th day of APRIL, 1879, At Three o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Gogerddan Arms Hotel, Aberystwyth, the very commodious and centrally situated FREEHOLD HOUSE AND SHOP, No 38, Pier-street, now in the occupation of Mr. Major, silversmith and jeweller. The house, which is a comer one, adjoining the Clock Tower Square, contains on the ground floor large corner double-fronted shop, with plate- glass windows; parlour, and yard. First floor: Drawing, 3 bedrooms, and W.C. Second floor: 4 Bedrooms and on the basement, kitchen, scullery, large baker's oven, pantry, &c. The property is situated in the very best part of the town, and is suitable for any kind of business. Possession may be had on the 12th July next. Further particulars of Messrs. ROBERTS and EVANS, solicitors, or the AUCTIONEER, Aberystwyth. SALOP HOUSE, QUEEN'S ROAD, ABER- YSTWYTH. Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, forming the complete appointments of six bedrooms, drawing and dining rooms, pantries, kitchens, &c., the property of Miss Gough, who is giving up the house and has in- structed MR. G. T. SMITH to sell the same by Auction, On TUESDA Y and WEDNESDA Y, the 22nd and 23rd APRIL, 1879, at six o'clock in the evening of each day. Five months' credit above 25, on approved security. Particulars in posters. m I PURE BRED AYRSHIRE COWS AND HEIFERS Direct from Scotland. MR. G. T SMITH WUL Sell by Auction, On MONDAY, APRIL 28th, at two o'clock in the afternoon, a herd of ten beautiful Avrshire Cows and Heifers, with and in calf, the pro- perty of Mr. Cotterrell, the well known importer, at the Belle Vue Hotel Yard, Aberystwyth. Catalogues on application to the AUCTIONEER, Aber- ystwyth. To BE LET BY AUCTION, BY MR. LEWIS WILLIAMS, (of Dol- gelley), ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 1879, The whole of the PASTURE LAND on RHIWSAESON FARM, in the Parish of Llanbrynmair, dose to the gelley), ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 1879, The whole of the PASTURE LAND on RHIWSAESON FAJTM, in the Parish of Llanbrynmair, CLOSE to the railway station. The Pasture will be Let from May 12th to October 12th, 1879, in Lots, subject to conditions there and then pro- duced. The Letting will take place on the ground at Rhiwsaeson at 10 30 a.m. prompt. SHIPPING. -vv" A- A LLAN LINE SHORTEST OCEAN PASSAGE TO MERICA. HALIFAX, CANADIAN, AND UNITED STATES MAIL. COMPOSED OF TWENTY FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS. Leaving LIVERPOOL every THURSDAY, and LON- DONDERRY every FRIDAY, for HALIFAX, QUE- BEC, PORTLAND, and BALTIMORE. Through Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADEL. PHIA, and to all points in CANADA and the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accommodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving home are met at the Railway Station by an appointed Agent of the Company, who takes charge' of them until they go on board the Steamer. The Canadian Government grants ASSISTED PASSAGES by the ALLAN" LINE. AGr Write for the Pamphlet "LORD DUFFERIN IN MANITOBA." Apply to ALLAN BROTHERS and Co., Lirerpool or Londonderry, or to Or to the Agents- EVAN JONES, Builder, Bala. GRIFFITH EDWARDS, 2, Ael-y-Don, Barmouth. LEWIS WILLIAMS, Auctioneer, &c., Dolgelley. WHITE STAR LINE ROYAL AND UNITED k .I- A iE- STATES MAIL STEAMERS. NOTICE.—The steamers of this line take the Lane Routes recommend- ed by Lieutenant Maury, on both the Outward and Home- ward passages. LIVERPOOL to NEW YORK Forwarding Passengers to all parts of the United State and Canada. These well known magnificent Steamers are appointed to sail weekly as under r carrying her Majesty's and the United States Mails« ADRIATIC Tuesday, April 15 BALTIC Thursday, 24th April BRITANNIC Thursday, May 1 REPUBLIC Tuesday, May 6 GERMANIC Thursday, May 15 From NEW YORK- BALTIC Thursday, April'3 BRITANNIC Saturday, April 12 These splendid Vessels reduce the passage to the shortest possible time, and afford to Passengers the highest degree of comfort hitherto attainable at sea. Average passage 8! days in Summer, 9! days in Winter. Each Vessel is constructed in seven water-tight compart- ments. The Saloon Ladies' Boudoir, State Rooms, and Smok- ing Rooms are amidships, and are luxuriously furnished and fitted with all modem conveniences: pianos, libraries, electric bells, bath-rooms, barber's shop, &c. Saloon Passage, 15, 18, and 21 guineas; Return Tickets at reduced rates. The Steerage accommodation is of the very highest charac- ter, the rooms are unusually spacious, well lighted, ventilated, and warmed, and passengers of this class will find their com- fort caref ully studied, and the provisioning imsurpassed. Stewardesses in Steerage to attend the Women and Children. Drafts issued on New York free of charge. For Freight or Passage apply to J. D. HUGHES, 1, Railway Terrace, Aberystwyth. SIMON BRYAN, Printer, &c., Llanfyllin. ISMAY, IMRLE. AND Co., 10, Water-street, Liverpool, And 34, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, E.C SEASON, 1879. That pure-bred Clydesdale Stallion, ROVER, The property of D. RIDDELL, Black Hall, Paisley. ^NGKT bay, 16-2, rising four years old, Prince of WaU^ » u"?.p'ecedented Clydesdale Stallion to be one of K ,w.^lc^1 18 weH known in all countries nremmm ctreer to breed from in Scotland. His tint his stock h*R £ u*res no comment, and the premiums K wa?eot bv f^6n 18^HOUT Parallel. ''Rover's" • J! 8Te-at Sir Walter Scott," which ffiLukS SoJet^W tW° 3^ in succession; also the Highland society's first premium at Dumfries and many other premiums too numerous to mention All mares tried by this horse are liable to full terms TERMS Mare 0 d Groom £ 0 2s. 6d E.5IG £ T^,S.*PPLJ M" LI»° CARNARVONSHIRE.—EDUCATION. AFTER Easter an English lady offers a pleasant country home for one or two children between the ages of 7 and 14, as fellow pupils with her younger sister. The usual English routine, with French, Music, &c.— Address, for terms, to R.A., May's Advertising Offices, 159, Piccadilly, London. JONES AND LANGLEY, CARRIAGE BUILDERS, OSWESTRY. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL NEW WORK AND REPAIRS. SALES BY AUCTION. ABERYSTWYTH SMITHFIELD. "LLYFTL. E. J. MORGAN, Auctioneer, begs to state i-V-L. that he will have monthly sales of Live and Dead Stock in the Smithfield on Aberystwyth Fair Days. The next Sale will be held on MONDAY, MAY 5, at One o'clock. Entries and applications for terms to be sent to Mr. E. J. MORGAN, auctioneer, Penllwyn. PUBLIC NOTICES. 210 REWARD. MAJOR STUART, Peniarth-Ucha, will pay the above to any person who will bring a conviction against the coward who has poisoned dogs on Caerbyllan and Rhyerfa Farms on the above estate. This disgraceful act has been done to bring discredit on the gamekeepers, who are not allowed to use poison. TOLLS TO BE LET. FESTINIOG, MAENTWROG, AND HARLECH TURNPIKE TRUST. NOTICE is Hereby Given, that the Tolls arising from the several Toll Gates, within the above Trust, will be Let by Auction, for One Year, to com- mence from the 12th day of May next, at the Griffin Inn," Penrhyndeudraeth, on Tuesday, the 22nd day of April next, at 11-30 o'clock in the Forenoon, the Tolls of the following Gates, which produced last year the Sums set opposite each Gate, over the expense of collection, viz. Festiniog Gate 2700 0 Maentwrog Gate 160 10 0 Garreg Gate 27 0 0 Ty Newydd Gate. 15 5 0 Bont Newydd Gate. 12 0 0 Barmouth Gate 67 0 0 Clogwyn Gate 50 0 0 Llechwedd Du Gate 20 0 0 Whoever happens to be the highest Bidder must give Security, with sufficient Sureties to the satisfaction of the Trustees, on the day of Letting the Tolls, for the punctual payment of the Rent, at which such Tolls may be Let. J. P. ROBERTS, Clerk to the Trustees. March 22nd, 1879. THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1869. In the County Court of Cardiganshire, holden at Aberystwyth. In the matter of proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, insti- tuted by John Richards, late of the Three Tuns, Trefechan, Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan, Brewer's Foreman, Innkeeper, and Coal Merchant, but now of 30, Shipbuilder's-row, Aberystwyth, aforesaid Brewer's Foreman. DAVID JONES, of Aberystwyth, aforesaid, JLJ- Borough Accountant, has been appointed trustee of the property of the debtor. All persons having in their possession any of the effects of the debtor, must deliver them to the trustee, and all debts due to the debtor must be paid to the trustee. Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must forward their proofs of debts to the trustee. Dated this second day of April, 1879. J. JENKINS, Registrar. THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1869. In the County Court of Cardiganshire, holden at Aber- ystwyth. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by ar. rangement or composition with creditors, instituted by David Evans, of Bryncrwn, in the parish of Llanychaiarn, in the county of Cardigan, farmer and builder. EDWARD ELLIS, of Little Darkgate-street, -L'J Aberystwyth, aforesaid, auctioneer and valuer, has been appointed trustee of the property of the debtor. All persons having in their possession any of the effects of the debter must deliver them to the trustee, and all debts due to the debtor must be paid to the trustee. Creditors who have not yet proved their debts must forward their proofs of debts to the trustee. Dated this second day of April, 1879. J. JENKINS, Registrar. FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE ROADS. NOTICE is Hereby Given that the General Annual Meeting of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Roads will be held at the Town Hall in Machynlleth, on Thursday, the Fifteenth day of May next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, for the purpose of Examining and Auditing the Treasurer and Surveyor's Accounts of the said Trust, for the period between the Thirty-first day of December, 1877, and the 25th day of March, 1879; choos- ing new Trustees to supply the vacancies in the Trust occasioned by death or otherwise, and transacting any further business relating to the Trust that may then and there appear necessary. DAVID EVANS, Clerk to the Trustees. Machynlleth, 8th April, 1879. MEETINGS. -= LLANYBYTHER. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD Will be held at the above place ON THE 23rd OF JUNE, 1879, WHEN PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AMOUNTING TO NEARLY afilOO. 1st.—For the best rendering of the "Hallelujah Chorus," by Handel. Prize 225; and a Gold Medal value B5 5s. Od., will be given to the Conductor. 2nd.-For the best rendering of "Mor Hawddgar yw dybebyll," by Joseph Parry. £ 8 3rd.—For the Brass Band which will play best Let the Hills Resound," by Brinley Richards. 24 4a. Full particulars and programme, may be obtained for two stamps from the Secretary, W. H. DAVIES, Eisteddfod Committee Room, Llanybyther, LLEYN AND EIFIONYDD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SHOW OF ENTIRE HORSES WILL BE HELD AT PWLLHELI, On the 1st of MAY, 1879, When Premiums will be awarded as follow, viz., For showing the best Stallion calculated for husbandry £40 Second best do Clo Do. do. suitable for saddle or harness R20 The owner of each Stallion exhibited must produce a certificate from a properly qualified Veterinary Surgeon that the horse is free from hereditary unsoundness, and the prize Stallions are not to serve mares out of the district of the Society, or for a fee of more than 91, and 2s. 6d. for the Groom. R. OWEN J ONES, Secretary Hall Place, Pwllheli, 24th February, 1879. Under the patronage of Captain COSENS, Cwm. THE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHORAL SOCIETY Will give their SECOND CONCERT OF THE SEASON At the QUEEN'S HOTEL ASSEMBLY ROOM, On EASTER TUESDAY (Bank Holiday), APRIL 15,1879. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. CRYSTAL PALACE VAULTS, QUEEN'S ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. E. HUMPHREYS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE HE HAS OPENED THE ABOVE VAULTS. A CHOICE STOCK OF SPIRITS, WINES, &c. ALES IN SPLENDID CONDITION. THE "GOAT" COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Peter's-Lane, LIVERPOOL, (Five minutes walk from Lime-street and Midland Railway Stations, and ten minutes' walk from the Landing Stage). J. DAVIES BEGS to acquaint Travellers and Visitors to Liver- pool that he has opened the above noted Welsh House, where the convenience and comfort of all patrons will be studiously attended to. Dinners daily from 12 to 3. Grilled Chops and Steaks, Tea and Coffee, at all hours. WELL-AIRED BEDS. CHARGES STRICTLY MODERATE. ORDERS FOR PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING RECEIVED BY I J. GIBSON, 3, Queen's-road, Aberystwyth. BUSINESS ADDRESSES. E. JONES, (Late MORRIS JONES) COACHBUILDER Moor Street, Aberystwyth. CARRIAGES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE TO ORDER Repairs executed by First-class Workmen. T. & W. BUBB, PAINTERS, PLUMBERS, GLAZIERS, GAS- FITTERS, HOUSE DECORATORS, PAPER HANGERS, & GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, Terrace-Road, Aberystwyth, and Newtown. Agent for Broner's BURNERS, and Wright's GAS STOVES. ESTIMATES FOB WORK ON APPLICATION. Agents for Atkins & Co.'s Patent CHARCOAL BLOCK WATER FILTERS. GADD'S PATENT REVERSIBLE HANDLE PERAMBULATORS. ATHS AND PERAMBULATORS ON HIRE. DOLGELLEY. JAMES B. MEE, FISHMONGER, GAME,DEAILER, FRUITERER, &c., &c. Bridge End House, Dolgelley. Constant Supplies of various kinds of fresh Fish, Game, &c. according to Season. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO, And anything not on hand procured on the shortest notice. Ice always on hand, and supplied by the pound and Upwards. ø- Note the Address :— Bridge End House, Dolgelley. MR. CROSSLEY, Organist of the ParishfChurch, DolgeUey, RECEIVES PUPILS. Organ, Pianoforte, Harmonium, Singing, and Harmony. Bank Buildings, Dolgelley. EVANS'S MEIRION HOUSE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, FINSBURY SQUARE, Near the Market Hall, Dolgelley. TEA, COFFEE, AND CHOPS AT ANY HOUR JOHN BAKER, Rhydypenau Farm, Bow Street. BY the request of numerous friends has been in- duced to take a VALUER'S LICENCE, and he will be happy to attend to the commands of gentlemen leaving their farms or requiring a Valuer's services con- nected with land or stock. TO COAL MERCHANTS. CELEBRATED EAGLE COAL! HOT. FREE. CLEAN. DURABLE. To be had only from- J. H. NICHOLS, Sandfield House, Newton-le-WiUows, LANCASHIRE. NOW READY History of the Gwydir Family It \\T ITH numerous valuable notes from the Brogyntyn, V' Wynnstay, and Peniarth MSS., added by W. W. E. WYNNE, Esq., of Peniarth, and never before-published. Printed in quarto, on thick hand-made paper, old-faced type. Illustrated with portraits of Sir John and Sir Richard Wynne, Views or Gwydir m 1604 and 1720; of Dolwyddeian Oastl« 1742, AND jLlanrwst Bridge in I 1781. A copy sent post free to any address in Great Britain or America on receipt of Twenty-one Shillings, by WOODALL and VENABLES, Publishers, Oswestry. From The Globe March 29, 1879. Messrs. Woodall and Venables, of Oswestry, have issued a magnificent edition of the History of the Gwydir Family-a record that throws much light on the state of society in North Wales in the 15th and the earlier part of the 16th centuries. From The Academy, Apr. 6. Sir John Wynne's History of the Gwydir Family stands alone as being the only family history which has reached a fourth edition. The book contains many quaint and interesting anecdotes, which are not to be found elsewhere, and which throw a vivid light on Welsh manners and customs of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. From the Daily News, Jan. 22. The thanks of antiquaries and historical students are due to Mr Askew Roberts, of Oswestry, for his handsome reprint, with many valuable additions (Oswestry: Woodall and Venables), of the old memoir of the Gwydir Family, written by Sir John Wynne in the time of James II., and first published in 1770 This narrative comprises the only known account of the state of society in North Wales in the fifteenth and the earlier part of the sixteenth centuries and its little incidental sketches of the wild, lawless condition of the country, and of the feuds of the different families who in certain districts were always contending for mastery, are curiously significant. The volume is accompanied by pedigrees, and by several interesting old portraits and views reproduco4 in facsimile. From the Chester Chronicle, Feb. 1. The enterprising proprietors of the Oswestry Advertizer have just published, in a handsomely-bound volume, a History of the Gwydir Family The editor—the author of the popular 'Gossiping Guide to Wales,'—acknowledges with gratitude that this edition of the Gwydir history, -the fourth, the first having been published as early as J770 owes its existence to the labours of W. W. E. Wynne, Esq of Peniarth, who placed his 'copy' at the disposal of Mr. Askew Roberts, who in turn was assisted by the Rev. Canon Williams of Rhydycroesau. From The Welshman, March 14. The editor of this beautiful edition, gives the chief credit of the undertaking to Mr. W. W. E. Wynne, of Peniarth, who has collated his copy with the Brogyntyn, Wynnstay, and Peniarth MSS., adding a very large collection of dates from contemporary records, including the Ministers' Accounts in the Public RecordlOffice, in London." From the Shrewsbury Chronicle Mar. 21. The art of Photo-lithography has been liberally employed in reproducing exact fac similes of rare old prints. The work is beautifully printed in old-faced type. From the Wrexham Advertiser, Feb. 22. Mr Askew Roberts has completed the laborious task he took in hand, and the result is a handsome quarto volume, re- flecting great credit on the publishers, Messrs. Woodall and Venables, Oswestry. From the North Wales Chronicle Mar. 22. The work is printed in 4to., on very thick hand-made paper, and the typographical get-up is excellent. It is copiously illustrated, and dedicated to the Right Hon. the Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, the representative of the old Gwydir stock and the owner of the estate. From the North Walex Guardian, Mar. 22. The work is indeed an admirable production. The antiqua- rian will find in it much to admire, the student of Welsh history plenty of valuable information of the date of which it treats, and the reading public much to interest and to wonder at. From the Chester Courant, March 26. The work is admirably illustrated, and will undoubtedly form one of the most valuable contributions which have been made of late to the literature of the Principality. Never Use I WEBSTER'S WRITING INKS AND LIQUID GUMS. "MORRISON'S" OLD MAKE. BLUE-BLACK WRITING FLUID, the best made. BLACK, RED, BLUE and other INKS. ASKEW ROBERTS, WOODALL.& VENABLES, OSWESTRY, and all Respectable Stationers. Unless you Want the Best. RICHARD ELLIS, Unicorn Lane, Dolgelley, GENERAL BILL STICKER, POSTER MESSENGER, &c. Centracts may be made with Auctioneers and Publishers When yon asK. for Reckitt's Paris Blue See thatyou get it, as bad qualItIes are often substituted. f BUSINESS ADDRESSES BARMOUTK FOR YOU TO READ! At the request of numerous customers, I have decided (along with my Ironmongery Business) to keep a TINMAN WORKING ON THE PREMISES. Having all the materials in stock, I shall be able to do all kinds of REPAIRING, such as Soldering Ashpans, Lamps, Brass and Zinc Door-steps, &c., and NEW WORK, at the most reasonable charges and on the shortest notice. DAVID ELLIS, IRONMONGER (Opposite the Police Station), ABERYSTWYTH. ELIJAH FINCH, TAILOR, No. 4, CAMBRIAN PLACE, ABERYSTWYTH. Gentlemen's own Materials made up.—Repairs, Scouring, and Cleaning done on the shortest notice. MUSIC WAREHOUSE, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS FOR SALE OR HIRE. W. K. WHEATLEY & SONS ,A; HAVE now on View (inspection invited) the Pari -Ll Exhibition Model American Organ, by Mason and Hamlin, 13 stops, knee swells, .Price 34 guineas. Hillier's New Model American Organ, nine stops and knee swell 28 guineas, The New Model Walnut and Gold Piano, seven octaves, ivory keys, truss legs, by Dodson, from Collard and Collard's. 35 guineas Walnut Cottage Piano, 7 octaves, by Dodson, from Collard and Collard's 22 guineas. A Stock of Pianos by Brinsmead, Kirkman, Metzler, and other makers, procured if not in stock, at London prices; Alexandre's Harmoniums, and Wheatley and Sons' Organ Harmoniums, from 5 guineas. For Price, Excellence of Manufacture and Quality of Tone Unequalled. INSTRUMENTS MAY BE HAD ON THE HIRE AND PURCHASE SYSTEM OF MONTHLY PAYMENTS. A Large Stock of Ocarinas from Is. 9d.; Concertinas, 3s.; banjos, 5s.; violins, 4s. 6d.; cornets, 25s.; and Musical Instrument Strings and Fittings of every description. New and Popular Music from 3d. a copy; also the popular Copyright Music. Orders for Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuning, within thirty miles of Aberystwyth, Will receive the attention of W. R. WHEATLEY. Teacher and Tuner from Messrs. John Brinsmead and Sons, London. Testimonials for Tuning from Brinley Richards, Esq., and other eminent musicians. HUGH OWEN, GOMERIAN HOUSE, BARMOUTH, PHOTOGRAPHER. BEDFORD'S AND OTHER ARTISTS' VIEWS. WINDSOR AND NEWTON'S ARTISTS' MATERIALS AND COLOURS. STATIONERY. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING. DRAPERY- A GOOD STOCK OF HATS, BONNETS, & MILLINERY Always on hand. R I D E T O K H I V A. BY CAPTAIN FRED BURNABY, Royal Horse Guards. Page 13 says :—" Two pairs of boots lined with fur were also taken; and for physic-with which it is as well to be supplied when travelling in out-of-the-way places—some quinine and Cockle's pills, the latter a most invaluable medicine, and one which I have used on the natives of Central Africa with the greatest possible success, In fact, the marvellous effects produced upon the mind and body of an Arab Sheik, who was impervious to all native medicines, when I administered to him five COCKLE'S PILLS will never fade from my memory; and a friend of mine, who passed through the same district many months after- wards, informed me that my fame as a medicine man' had not died out, but that the marvellous cure was even then a theme of conversation ill TTUE zaar." SEE BURNABY'S RIDE TO KHIVA, page 13. A GOOD FAMILY MEDICINE CHEST, with a prudent use, has saved many a life; and yet we think the idea may be improved upon, and reduced to a more simple form. Take some good compound, such as COCKLE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS and we find that the desired end may be obtained with. out scales and weights, or little mysterious compartments or enchanted bottles, with crystal stoppers. Others might be used, but COCKLE'S PILLS, as tested by many thousands of persons, and found to answer their purpose so well, may be set down as the best. -Observer. Cockle's Antibilious Pills, In use the last seventy-eight years for1 INDIGESTION. In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and Us. Cockle's Antibilious Pills, In use the last seventy-eight years for 4 BILIOUS AFFECTIONS. In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lis. Cockle's Antibilious Pills, In use the last seventy-eight years for LIVER COMPLAINTS. In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lis. Cockle's Antibilious Pills, In use amongst all classes of society SEVENTY-EIGHT YEARS, May be had throughout the United Kingdom, In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lis. 18, NEW ORMOND STREET, LONDON. W T ITTERTON, I BILL POSTER, IPORTMAD'OC. J IMPORTANT TO FARMERS NO MORE BIRD BOYS REQUIRED THING'S PATENT CAR- J-V BOLIC DRESSING, for SEED CORN, manufactured solely IbyE. King, Ashley,Newmarket. This ^preparation is suitable forall descrip- tions of Corn. is Derfectlv harmless to he germination of the seed, easily applied, and prevents he attack of Game, Rooks, and Vermin. No other dressing is required for Wheat when this is used. One fallon will be quite sufficient to dress from 16 to 20 Sushels. Price 3s. 6D. per gallon, including the can. 6d. per Gallon allowed for empties. Testimonials from all parts on application. Agents:—Ross, J. Smith, Veterin- ary Surgeon Ledbury, Bennett; Hereford, Chave; Kington, Stanway; Ross, Stafford; Llanelly, A. E. Pridham Carmarthen, D. Jones and J. andW. Francis; Lampeter, Evans & Davies; Aberystwyth, Morgan and Thorpe; Cardigan, Lewis Evans; Llanidloes, R. Hughes; Corwen, W. Williams Newtown, Morgan and Sons; Oswestry, Thomas and Co. WANTED. AGENTS WANTED in different parts of Meri- onethshire, Montgomeryshire, and Cardiganshire, to sell Odam's Nitro Phosphates, Bone, and Chemical Manures. APPLY TO WM. THOMAS, General Agent and Wholesale Merchant, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. Coal, Lime, Glazed and Common Drain Pipes, Ridge and Flooring Tiles, &c., said at Wholesale Prices. EDUCATION. BRYNARVOR SCHOOL, TOWYN. PRINCIPAL :— Mr. EDWIN JONES, M.R.C.P., Assisted by qualified RESIDENT MASTERS for Classics, English, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, &c. BRYNARVOR HALL, commodious and well- D fitted, has been specially erected for the accommoda- tion and tuition of boarders. It is beautifully situated in an eminently healthy locality, with extensive playgrounds, cricket field, and gardens attached, altogether making the finest and most desirable school premises in the Princi- pality. Pupils are prepared for the various examinatians con- nected with the universities and colleges, for the learned professions, banking and commercial pursuits. Classes are held in connection with the Science and Art Department, the examinations being held in May in each sear. The school year consists of three Terms. FOR TERMS, &c., APPLY TO THE PRINCIPAL. Duties will be RESUMED on January 20th, 1879. ARDWYN SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. Head Master-The Rev. LLEWELYN EDWARDS, M.A., of Lincoln College, Oxford, and Graduate in Classical Honours. Second Master-J. F. TYE, Esq. Mr. Tye has recently passed the First Examination for the B.A. Degree in the University of London. Third Master—L. PROSSER, Esq., C.M., M.R.C.P. Fourth Master-W. L. HAWKINS, Esq., A.A. TERMS:— For Boarders from 40 to 45 guineas per annum Day Scholars. 6 8 The next Term begins Sept. 9th, 1878. The Ardwyn School Scholarship of JB20 to be competed for at the next examination of the University College of Wales. Also a S5 scholarship for the best boy who enters. The School re-opens on Monday, January 20th, 1879. DRAWING SCHOOL. QUEEN'S ROAD, ABER- YSTWYTH. FREEHAND, Model Drawing, and the Antique, on Tuesday and Friday forenoons. Painting in oil or water on Mondays, from ten till twelve. Children's classes on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Addi- tional classes may be formed and private lessons given, if desired. Particulars as to terms, &c., on application to Miss VERNON DAVYS. Next term commences on the 13th January, at Hardwicke House, Queen's Road. MAENGWYN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, MACHYNLLETH. Conducted by Mr. J. OWEN, late Inspector of Schools for the British and Foreign School Society and Tutor at the Society's Training College, Swansea. Terms and prospectuses may be had on application. School will RE-OPEN on Tuesday, January 21st, 1879. ABERYSTWYTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. FOUNDED IN 1812. Trustees-Rev. Canon Phillips, Sir Pryse PryBe, Bart., Thomas Bonsall, Esq., Rev. John Pugh, Vaughan Davies, Esq., and George Williams, Esq. Head Master—EDWARD JONES, Government Science Master (in honours of the University of London, and First B.A.) Out of a single class in this school, at an examination held in connection with South Kensington, 6 passed, one only failing, five gained Queen's prizes for mathematics. One of these, direct from this school, was senior Optime in 1878. Another was Wrangler in 1879. Two gained Scholarships of £80 a year, tenable for 5 years, at Jesus College, Oxford; the other came out first in the first class at the Training College, Bangor. For a list of successes at Lampeter and other colleges, the preliminary examinations, the banks, &c., and for reports of examiners, apply to the HEADMASTER, Jasper House, Aberystwyth. The Headmaster receives a few boarders: Terms, 40 guineas a year; no extras. The Head Master receives a few boarders. BRIGHTON HOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH. PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG BOYS. LADY-PRINCIPAL—MRS. H. N. GRIMLEY, Assisted by Resident Masters and Governesses. THE First Term for 1879 Commences on Tuesday, the 21st of January. Prospectuses may be had on application to Mrs. GRIMLEY, Brighton House, Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth. "GWELL DYSG NA GOLUD." LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL ABERYSTWYTH. Principal, Mrs. E. MARIE J ONES, (F. C. College, Glasgow). Pupils are prepared for the Local, the Civil Service and the Training Colleges Preliminary Examinations. Arithmetic, English Grammar, and Analysis-Rev. E. P. Jones, M.A. History, Geography, and Literature—Mrs. Jones. Latin, Bible History, and Domestic Economy-Mrs. E. Marie Jones. French Italian, and Calisthenics—Signorina Chambeaud. Geology, Botany, and Astronomy—Mrs. Jones. Music-Miss Turner and Signorina Chambeaud. Drawing, Painting, and Book-keeping—Mrs. Jones. Elocution-Mrs. E. M. Jones (late pupil of Harcourt Beatty, Prof. of Elocution at Glasgow University). A TRAINING CLASS FOR GOVERNESSES. SEVERN GROVE ACADEMY, LLANIDLOES. A DAY and BOARDING SCHOOL for young ladies and gentlemen. PRINCIPAL: MR. HUGH JERMAN. M.C.P.. C.M. -J Certificated by the Society of Arts and the Science and Art Department, Prizeman and Medalist of the National and other Eisteddfodau, late seven years Master of the Well Grammar SchooL Modem Languages taught by a thoroughly qualified Assistant. The young ladies are in a separate apartment, under Mrs. Jerman's supervision. Pupils prepared for the University, Law, Medical, Civil Service, College of Preceptors, and other Examina- tions. Re-union, January 21st. Prospectuses on application. THE ABERYSTWYTH COMMERCIAL AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Conducted by Ir. T. OWENS, C.M. (in honours of the London University, and late Scholar of the University College of Wales). Pupils prepared for Commercial Pursuits, for the Civil Service, for the learned Professions, for the Universities, and for the various Training and Theological Colleges. Special attention paid to English and Commercial Training at moderate charges. Terms may be had on application. The school opens on MONDAY, SEPT. 23rd, 1878. 16, Queen's-street, Aberystwyth. ABERYSTWYTH.-CAERLEON HOUSE. SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES. P R I N Cl PA L M I S S T R U B SH-A W. Assisted by Masters, and Resident Foreign and English Governesses. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge local ex animations. Duties will be re-commenced (DV.,) on Monday, Jan- uary 27th, 1879. For Terms, &c., apply to the Principal. BORTH PRACTICAL NAVIGATION SCHOOL for Mates, Masters, and Extra Masters.—Con- ducted by J. JONES, Tymawr. EASTER TERM, 1879.-A few vacancies in a -LLf select Ladies School, limited to 14 boarders. Pro- fessors attend. Foreign resident governess. Home com- forts. Terms moderate. Address, A. M., Clarendon House, Leominster. e- g. P LITHOGRAPHY. A SKEW ROBERTS, WOODALL, & VENABLES, LETTERPRESS, LITHOGRAPHIC, t COPPER PLATE PRINTERS BY STEAM POWER, CAXTON WORKS, OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY Are prepared to submit Estimates for every description of PRINTING, ENGRAVING, AND LITHOGRAPHIC WRITING. Invoice and Account Headings Trade Address Cards; Letter, Note, and Memorandum Headings, ensTaved on Copper, or written by experienced Artists, and Printed ana Ruled at the shortest notice, and upon the most reasonable terms. PLANS AND DRAWINGS OF EVERY DESCRIP- TION, PLAIN AND COLOURED. SHOW CARD DESIGNERS AND COLOUR PRINTERS. Bottle and Barrel Labels designed A" £ £ J^GOLD' silver, or one or more colours, and cut to any shape. SAMPLES AND PRICES POST FREE ON APPLICATION