The Cambrian

*B. EVANS & COMPANY'S GREAT WINTER SALE WILL COMMENCE To-Morrow (SATURDAY), January 8. 1881, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH. CATALOGUES for the Guidance of Purchasers will be laid on all the Counters. B EVANS & COMPANY, 1, 2, 3 and 4, Temple-street, 5, Oaer-street, and Temple-lane Swansea. ESTABLISHED 1830. EDWIN POOLE, Dyer and Cleaner, 2, Fisher Street, Swansea. DAMASKS, REPS, TABLE CLOTHS, DRESS MATERIALS, SILKS, SATINS, and VELVETS DYED on the Shortest Notice, and for Colour and Finish will equal any house in the trade. Gents' Clothes Cleaned, 3s. 9d. per suit Lace Curtains Cleaned, 18. per pair Feathers Dyed and Cleaned equal to the London Factories Furs Cleaned, Altered, and Relined. N.B.—All Work: done on the Premises. 94, OXFORD STREET, & 5, PARK STREET' SWANSEA. JANUARY, 1881. D. T. EDWARDS'S GREAT H ALF-YEARLY SALE. I beg to inform you that I shall Commence my usual WINTER SALE, Prior to Stock-taking, (TO- O Ti JR O "W ) SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, When I shall be prepared to submit for your kind Inspection, in each of the Departments, LARGE AND VERY IMPORTANT STOCKS, CONTAINING THE LATEST NOVELTIES PRODUCED THIS SEASON, And witu a view to effect a decided CLEARANCE, as I have heretofore done, the Stock will be entirely RE-MARKED in RED and PLAIN FIGURES, so that the Customers will be able to judge for themselves, before making their Purchases, the VALUE OFFERED. The additional attraction I shall during the Sale offer will be the accumulations of MERCHANTS' AND MANUFACTURERS' STOCKS (all fresh Goods and daily in demand), which I purchased at a GREAT DISCOUNT OFF MAKERS' PRIME COST, previous to their Stock-taking at the close of the past year. I may add they are the Cheapest Goods I have ever bought. Full benefit will be given to all customers during the Sale. The Stock complete will be found well assorted and very clean, best possible attention will be paid to all customers, and all Goods delivered the day they are bought. Suggesting the advisability of a morning visit, to prevent the great zn rushes in the afternoons and evenings, thanking for past favors, and soliciting future patronage, Your obedient and obliged Servant, D. T. EDWARDS. 94 Oxford Street and 5, Park Street, Swansea. Closed this day, FRIDAY, the 7th, to prepare Stock for the Sale. BEFORE PURCHASING CALL AND INSPECT JEZ CD O J=\ JR & OO.'S LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF SPECIAL NOVELTIES IN PRESENTS, FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. Hooper & Co. Toys., Puzzles. Wools. Jewellery. Vases. Bags. Dolls. Albums. Scraps. Cosaques. Bon Bons. Purses. AND ONE THOUSAND AND ONE OTHER FANCY ARTICLES. Note the Address- —————"—— HOOPER & CO.'S., Fancy Repository, Dillwyn-street and St. Helen's Road. N.B.—The Choicest Stock of Christmas and other Cards in the Town. Hooper & Co. TO GAS CONSUMERS. WE, the undersigned, GAS FITTERS, of Swansea, endorse the remarks of a GAS ENGINEER, in last week's Cambrian, respecting GAS BURNERS, and are prepared to 3UPPLY a simile of BRONNER'S PATENT BURNER, with Holder, Opal Globe, Coronet, and Top, for Three Shillings, complete; or the Burner only for Ninepence each. E. STEVENS, Prospect-place. BONNET and SON, Fisher-street. JNO. LEGG, Nelson-street. WILLIAM LEGG, 25, Oxford-street. P. SYMONS, Union-street. W. HOLMES, College-Btreet. SIDEBOARDS. .(- DINING-ROOM SUITES. DINING TABLES. LEWIS, LATE BENNETT, FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. 19, HIGH STREET, SWAIN SEA. THOMAS HEARD, Proprietor. W. WILLIAMS, WATCH AND'CLOCKMAKER, JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c., 29, Castle Street, Swansea. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. CLTJTTERBUCK & COMPANY, "The Original Swansea Clothiers and Tailors," ARE THIS WEEK MAKING A SPECIAL SHOW OF CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES. SMOKING CAPS, HATS, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, TIES, SCARFS, GLOVES, SHIRTS, &c. (Suitable for Presents), IN GREAT VARIETY; ALSO A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF WOOLLENS OF THE NEWEST PATTERNS. Gladstone Bags. Portmanteaus, Railway Rugs, &c. SOLE AGENTS IN SWANSEA FOR Cooper, Box, and Co's World-falned Waterproof Tweed Overoats. 2 & 3, HIGH STREET, SWANSEA. MUSIC HALL, SWANSEA. MR GILBERT LEGGE (Organist and Choirmaster of St. James's Church), has the honour to announce that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND EVENING CONCERT, On THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th, 1881. ARTISTE S— SOPRANO: MISS ANNIE MARRIOTT, Of the Royal Albert Hall, Crystal Palace, Exeter Hall, Covent Garden, Sacred Harmonic Society, &c., Concerts (her first appearance in Wales,) MEZZO-SOPRANO. MISS G E R T R U DEL E WIS. Of the Covent Garden Promenade and Principal London Concerts. TENOR: MR. VERNON RIGBY. CLARIONET LAZARUS. HARP: The World Renowned APTOMMAS (His first appearance in Wales since his recent prolonged Continental tour.) PIANO: MR GILBERT LEGG E- Admission-Area Reserved Stalls, 6s. Family Tickets, to admit four, One Guinea to admit six, One Guinea and a Half Side Area Reserved and Balcony Reserved, 4s.; Balcony Unreserved, 2s.; Promenade and Gallery, Is. Rimmel's Patent Jardiniere-Fountains will play during the Evening. SWANSEA HOSPITAL BALL. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL BALL WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MUSIC KC ALIj, ON THURSDAY, THE 20th JANUARY, 1881, f(Instead of on the 5th|J January, as previously announced^, í PATRONS: J. TREVILLIAN JENKIN, Esq., High Sheriff, Glamorgan. C. R. M. TALBOT, Esq., M.P., Lord-Lieutenant. J. JONES JENKINS, Esq., Mayor of Swansea. HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT.! THE MOST HON. THE MARQUIS OF BUTE. THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF JERSEY. THE RIGHT HON. LORD ABERDARE. H. H. VIVIAN, Esq., M.P., Parkwern. L. L. DILLWYN, Esq,, M.P., Hendrefoilan. HOWEL GWYN, Esq., The Duffryn. GRIFFITH LLEWELLYN, Esq., Baglan Hall. J. T. D. LLEWELYN. Esq., Penllergare. JNO. C. RICHARDSON, Esq., Pantygwyder. W. GRAHAM VIVIAN, ESQ-, Singleton. STEWARDS: H. H. VIVIAN, M.P. CHAS. BATH. H. DE-LA-BECHE DILLWYN. CHAS. GOLD. CAPTAIN W. E. HUGHES. MATTHEW T. JONES. DR. PADDON: HERBERT RAKE. W. W. RICHARDS. F. J. C. SCOTT. EDWARD STRICK. JAMES STRICK. B. A. TUTTIETT. F. E. WILLIAMS. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. I-. I J. TREV. JENKIN, High Sheriff, Cha.irman. j I D. C. JONES. MATT. T. JONES. CHAS. BATH, Vice-Chairman. L- I HERBERT RAKE. B. A. TUTTIETT. F. E. WILLIAMS. I Dancing to Commence at 9.30 TICKETS, including Refreshments, Supper, and Wine-Gentlemen, One Guinea; Ladies, Half-a-Guinea-to be obtained of the undersigned, or of any Member of the Committee. BALCONY-Seats Reserved and Numbered, 3s. each. „ Unreserved 2s. „ A Plan of the Balcony may be seen at the Secretary's Offices, 23, Gower-street, where Ticket may be had and places secured. F. J. CLOUSTON SCOTT, Q JNO. W. MORRIS, [Hon. Sees. DA VIES & LAMB OIL. GREASE, COLLIERY BRATTICE DOOR CLOTH, <b FLEXIBLE AIR TUBING MANUFA CTURERS, MANUFA CTURERS, I STRAND] SWANSEA MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, MONTANA AND WASH- INGTON the vast and fertile region now being opened to enterprise and settlement in the North West of the United States. Information free on application to the NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AGENCY, 20, Water- to the NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AGENCY, 20, Water- street, Liverpool. ¡y 18 & 19, CASTLE STREET, SWANSEA, Autumn, 1880. SIR,— IN submitting our biannual Fashion Plate for the present and ensuing Seasons, we avail ourselves of the earliest opportunity to thank you for the very hearty support received at the hands of our Patrons. Never was so much appearance to be had at so low a price as this Season, and never was our Stock so large and varied as at present, every Department being now replete with an extensive and carefully selected assortment of Goods in the Newest Styles, and at such prices that cannot fail to convince all Purchasers of the fact that every Article purchased of "THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS" is of intrinsic value, that every Article turns out as represented, Stylish in Appearance, the Color Fast, the Work Strong, and the Price the Lowest that is consistent with honest trading. We would very confidently ask an extended share of your favors, and respectfully offer you our best services on all occasions. We are, Sir, Your obedient Servants, MASTERS & COMPANY, "THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS." Terms Cash.-One Price.-Small Proftts.-No Credit. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. MUSIC HALL, SWANSEA. OUST ^OXT-DATSr, FEB. 14, 1881, The following distinguished Artistes will give a Grand BALLAD & OPERATIC CONCERT: MADAME TREBELLI, MISS AKTHST .A. -WIL.XjI-rt.3VCS, SIGNOR VIZZANI AND SIGNOR ZOBOLI. SOLO VIOLIN: Mons. OVIDE MUSIN. PIANIST AND CONDUCTOR: Signor BISACCIA. TICKET S :—Area Stalls, 7s. 6d. Area Reserved, 6s.; Balcony Front, 5s.; Balcony Stalls 4g. • Balcony Unreserved, 3s.; Promenade, 2s.; Gallery, Is. Plan of the Hall may be seen and Tickets secured of Mr. SILAS EVANS, 21, Mansel-st., Swansea. THOS. E-e OWEN GREAT CLEARANCE SALE, Commencing January 12th, 1881. IN consequence of having had such an unusual mild season, I have a Great Surplus Stock of DRESS MATERIALS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, &c.} Left over, which I am determined to sacrifice, in order to make room for SPRING GOODS, and previous to extensive alterations in Business Premises. Every article will be marked at its usual price, but an allowance made as follows, 2d. in the Is. off all Purchases of the following Articles Dress Materials, Velvets, Veleteens, Plushes, Wool Goods, Trimmings, Ribbons, Frilling, Ladies' Jerseys, Corsets, Under Linen, Skirts, Umbrellas 4 Cambric Handkerchiefs, Silk Scarfs, Lace Goods, Winter Gloves, Imitation Seal Cloths, Shawls, Fur Trimmings, Gents' Flannel Shirts, Gents' Suitings, Hosiery, &c. Discount of lid. in the Shilling off—« Flannels, Blankets, Sheetings, 111 Linen Goods, Quilts, I Lace Curtains, Lace Curtains,. I Window Holland, Gents' Mercery, &c. Several 100 dozen of our noted Calico from 2s. lid. dozen yards. Discount of 3d. in the Is. off all Ladies' and Children's Felt, Beaver, and Seal Hats, Boys' Hats, and Caps, Feathers, Flowers, &c. vs Millinery and Mantles, and Costumes marked at Clearance Prices. AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH PURCHASES. THOS. E. OWEN, Mansel-street and Page-street, Walter's Road, Swansea. Legacy and Succession Duties. TO EXECUTORS AND OTHERS. ACCOUNTS MADE OUT, REGISTERED, AND PASSED.—Address J. W. WILLIAMS, Post-office, Swansea. The Morgan Fund. SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly requested, and will be gratefully received, for Mrs. AUGUSTA A. MORGAN, Widow of the late Mr. CHARLES MORGAN, of Cwmamman Collieries, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. Her severe misfortunes are well known to the town and neighbourhood of Swansea. Mr. Morgan died under distressing circumstances at the close of the year, 1876, and she is totally unprovided for. Her friends feel deep sorrow for her and wish for funds to purchase a small annuity, so as to prevent her falling into absolute poverty. The Commmittee in returning sincere thanks to those who have already kindly subscribed, beg further help from a benevolent public. £ s. d. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury 5 0 0 Lord Justice Cotton. 5 0 0 Lord"Dynevor. 5 0 0 Rev. F. Paynter 5 5 0 HowelGwyn.Eaq. 5 0 0 J. Budgett, Esq., Stoke Park 5 0 0 H. J. Evans, Esq. 5 0 0 W. Peel, Esq 5 0 0 Robert Romer, Esq. (2nd subscription) 3 3 0 T. W. Richmond, Esq. 2 2 0 James Shaw, Esq. 1 1 0 Mrs. Walters, Llansamlet Vicarage 1 1 0 G. Byng Morris, Esq. 5 0 0 Mrs. Byng Morris 5 0 0 R. Glascodine, Esq., 5 0 0 H. P. Smallpiece, Esq. 2 2 0 Messrs. Stewart, Pattison, & Co. (Norwich) 2 2 0 Editor Surrey Advertiser 1 1 0 S. Smallpiece, Esq 1 1 0 — Flowers, Esq J n J. R. Capnon, Esq 1 J Mrs. F. Bowyer Jin Charles N. Broom, Esq ••• J: W. D. Phillips, Esq j I N Messrs. Mealing and Mills (Norwich) ••• | f- 0 Colonel Turbervill ••• i n 9 — Cortes, Esq. *00 References are kindly allowed to His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palaoe • The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Winchester, Farnham Castle, Lady Dynevor, Warleigh Manor, Bath. The Rev. Canon Williams, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. William Morris, Esq., Pontamman, Llanelly. Subscriptions will be received at Messrs. Haydon and Co.'s Bank, Guilford (to the credit of <l the Morgan Fund "), or by the hon. Treasurers, RIOHARD GLASCODINE. Belvoir Place, Swansea. F. B. BICKLEY, 59. Cjrford Bo.d, „ The Elementary Education Act, 1870. SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF LLANDILO-TALYBONT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the School -1-' Board of the Parish of Llandilo-Talybont have, in pursuance of the Elementary Education Act, 1870, section 74, and subject to the approval of the Educa- tion Department, at their Meeting, held on the 9th day of November, 1880, made and ordained certain Bye-laws, and have deposited a printed copy of such Bye-laws at their Office, No. 7, Rutland-street, in the Borough of Swansea, for inspection by any rate- payer, and further that a printed copy thereof will be supplied gratis to any ratepayer upon application at the Office aforesaid, prior to the said Bye-laws being sub- mitted for the approval of the Education Department. Dated this 17th day of December, 1880. REES HARRIES. Chairman. GEO. SYDNEY DAVIES, Clerk. BOROUGH OF SWANSEA. VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to the N Provisions of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session held in the 35th and 36th years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled An Act to autho ize the application of Funds of Municipal Corpora- tions and other Governing Bodies in certain cases," a MEETING of the Council of the Borough of Swansea, will be held at the Guildhall, Swansea, on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of January, 1881, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to confirm the following Resolution of the Council, adopted at t Meeting held on the 8th day of December, 1880:- RESOLUTION. That in the Judgment of this Council, it is expedient for this Council acting in their several capacities to promote in the next Session of Parliament a Bill for the following purposes, or some of them, that is to say — To provide for the consolidation of the Mort» gage and other debts and liabilities of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of this Borough, acting by the Council in their several capacities (hereinafter re- ferred to as the Corporation), and to empower the Cor- poration to create and issue Stock Debentures and Annuity Certificates for the purpose aforesaid. And that this Council do now resolve that the Borough Fund or Borough Rate and the General District Rate, or either of them, and in such proportions as the Coun- cil shall hereafter determine, or as the said intended Act may prescribe, shall be applied tot he payment of the costs and expenses attending, and in relation to, the promotion of the said Bill. JNO. THOMAS, Town Clerk, Guildhall, Swansea, 6th January, 1881. I