The Cambrian

BEN EVANS & Co.'s GREAT CLEARANCE SALE I TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) I JULY 22ND. [PLEASE SHE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 4.] I-

TELEPHONE 17. TTAVING PURCHASED RECENTLY VERY LARGE PARCELS OF CEYLON SIFTINGS before the late advance, I am still offering at is. Id. per lb., or 6 lbs. at Is per lb. These Teas cannot to-day be obtained on the London market wholesale at the above prices. ISAAC GALE, 18. HIGH-STREET. SWANSEA. — ——— NO HOUSE EQUALS DOWN &-SON FOB RELIABLE F U KNITIJR E. THETH1VE ?HE MOST ^^RETJ^VE^S'IXX'K^TO^E^ECT'^FROM^ANI) GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. ESTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CENTURY. HIGH STREET & MORRIS LANE. SWANSEA. THE SWANSEA CLOTHIERS. D. JONES & CO.. LTD.. 2 and 3, HIGH STREET, ARE NOW MAKING A LARGE SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. LADIES' and GIRLS' TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES a SPECIALITY INSPECTION INVITED. D. JONES & COMPY., LTD. THE VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN THE PRINCIPALITY BY 1 HENRY A. CHAPMAN. ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, M BEST TR Improvements and Additions. PRICES :-3 for 2s.; 6 for 3s. 12 for bs. oa. 235, HIGH-STREET, Swansea. THOMAS, WATKINS & CO., LTD BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, BRUNSWICK-STREET, SWANSEA, PAINTERS, DECORATORS AND PAPER-HANGERS, ECCLESIASTICAL DECORATION & LEAD-LIGHT A SPECIALITE. PLUMBERS, ELECTRIC BELL-HANGERS, HOT AND COLD WATER U AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. AGENTS FOR MESSRS. J. B. WHITE AND BROTHERS' CELEBRATED PORTLAND CEMENT. ESTIMATES given for every description of Ready-made Joinery and Builders work Experienced Workmen sent to any part Of the country- CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. JOHN JONES & CO.. CARRIAGE BUILDERS. &c., promptly attended to. Patent ()raers for New Work, General Repairs, Painting, Trimming, e Building supplied. India Rubber Tyres, end all the connected with Carrial{e Building supplied. CAMBRIA CYCLES. LIMITED. [ESTABLISHED 1879] OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA, & MARKET-STREET, LLANELLY, LARGEST AND CHEAPEST CYCLE DEALERS IN WALES. NEW GUARANTEED LADIES' and I GENTS' CYCLES from R7 7s. SOLE AGENTS FOR HUMBERS SINGERS QUADRANTS | SWIFTS ENFIELDS HUDSONS ■: AUSTINS OSMONDS CALCOTTS PREMIERS RALEIGHS RAPIDS RAGLANS BEESTONS ARROWS. — Cycles Exchanged, Hired, Repaired and Built to Order. RIDING SCHOOL ON OUR PREMISES, OXFORD STREET, SWANSEA. Price Lists and, Particulars Free on Application. CAMBRIA CYCLES. LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR, MR. JOHN S. BROWN. SECRETARY, D. G. MORGAN. A JOHN S. BROWN, H GENERAL and FURNISHING HJ IRONMONGER, Nf OXFORD-ST.. /p'/ tHf FOR PRICES SW ANSEA. SEE WINDOWS LARGEST N SELECTION. ^) —— JOHN S. BROWN. THE SWANSEA FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED, 16, GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES FROM X3 TO 2500 Immediately to all Classes of Householders on NOTE OF HAND, &c. REPAYMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. NO PEES, BILLS DISCOUNTED. STRICTEST PRIVACY ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED. [1056 YSTALYFERA.—THE CAMBRIAN MAY BE I OBTAINED OF MR. DAVIES, STAMP OFFICE, AND I MR. SAM BAKER, NEWSAGENT. I .w.=-==- LANDILO.-Copies of the "CAMBRIAN" may be obtained of Messrs. W. H. SMITH and SON, at the Railway Station. SALES BY AUCTION. ) By Messrs. James & James. I PARISH OF OYSTERMOUTH, WEST CROSS, MUMBLES. IMPORTANT SALE of Two Beautiful SEMI- DETACHED COPYHOLD VILLAS, with Pleasure Grounds, Garden, Stables, &c., and a very VALUABLE COPYHOLD FIELD abutting upon the main road at West do-a, I and having an admirable building frontage thereto. MESSRS. JAMES & JAMES are favoured with instructions from Mrs. Chas. Davies F to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the ROYAL HOTEL, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, JULY 25th, 1899 (subject to such conditions of sale as shall then and there be produced), the undermentioned IMPORTANT and VALUABLE COPYHOLD PROPERTY, known as BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS, and the adjoining COPYHOLD FIELD, with its extensive frontage to the main road, eminently suitable for Building Sites. The whole of the property contains an area of about 3! acres, and is situated in one of the most charming situations in the Mumbles district, commanding a choice view of the far-famed Swansea Bay, Mumbles Head and Lighthouse, exceptionally convenient to the main road, trams. Bay, &c., and yet the houses are as secluded as if they were situated in the heart of the country. The property will first of all be offered in one lot, and if not sold in that way, then in the following or such other lots as may be decided upon at the time of sale, viz.:— LOT I.-All that desirable SEMI-DETACHED COPYHOLD RESIDENCE, known as No. 2, BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS, containing: On the Ground Floor-Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, back do., pantry and coal-house. On the First Floor—5 bedrooms, box room and w.c. On the Second Floor-3 rooms; and in the Basement—2 kitchens, 2 cellars, pantry and coal-house. An outside w.c. and conservatory, together with the whole of that well laid-out garden on the right-hand side of the drive leading up to the house the excellent stable erected at the lower end of the garden, containing a loose box, 2 stalls, coach- house, saddle room, and a good loft over. The house is now vacant, and with the garden and stables as arranged in this lot, is estimated to be worth a rental of 980 per annum. LOT 2.—All that desirable SEMI-DETACHED COPYHOLD RESIDENCE, known as No. 1, BAY VIEW VILLAS, WEST CROSS, containing: On the Ground Floor-Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, library, breakfast room, and china pantry. On the First Floor-6 bedrooms and w.c. On the Second Floor-3 rooms (undivided); and in the Basement—Kitchen, back do., 2 oellars, pantry, and a coal-house; together with a portion of the adjoining field, about 1 acre in extent, as shewn by the plan prepared for this sale. This lot, with the excep- tion of the portion of the field allotted to it, is in the occupation of the Vendor, and is of the estimated rental value of 975 per annum. LOT 3.—All that PORTION of the COPY- HOLD FIELD, adjoining the last lot, having a frontage of 162 feet or thereabouts (calculated from the stoneyard end towards the weighbridge), to the Mumbles Road, directly opposite West Cross Station, offering an unique and profitable Building Site, with ample space for 4 semi- detaohed villas facing Mumbles-road, after allow- ing for a 40 feet roadway from the said road right up the field, and for 14 dwelling-houses facing the new roadway. The whole of which when covered would produce at least an estimated total ground rent of £40 per annum. The two villas are approached by a nice carriage drive leading up to the front doors. They are excellently drained, and admirably supplied with water from a spring on the premises. Each house is fitted with a storage tank of 1,500 gallons capacity, from which the water is laid on throughout the house. The property may be viewed any day during the morning. Sale to commence at 3.30 o'clock p.m. Detailed particulars and plans are in course of preparation, and may be had from the AUCTION- EERS, at their Offices, Arcade Chambers, Goat- street, Swansea; or from Messrs. AERON THOMAS & Co., Solicitors, York-place, Swansea. By Messrs. W. C. Clarke 8; Dovey. BRITON FERRY AND NEATH, GLAMORGANSHIRE. To RAILWAY AND OTHER CONTRACTORS, MACHINERY AND METAL BROKERS, &C. EXTENSIVE and UNRESERVED SALE of HYDRAULIC and OTHER PLANT, MACH- INERY, MATERIALS, BUILDINGS, &a., used in connection with the Neath Harbour and Docks Contract. MESSRS. W. C. CLARKE and DOVEY are instructed by Gwyn Lewis, Esq., the Receiver in Chancery, to SELL by AUCTION, without reserve, at the Lock, in Neath Harbour, situate near Giants' Grave, Briton Ferry, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st and 2nd, 1899, commencing each day at 12 noon punctually, the PLANT, MACHINERY, MATERIALS, BUILDINGS, &c., Comprising-Pair of nearly new hydraulic engines and 3 Cornish boilers by Armstrong, hydraulic lifting plant, hydraulic pipes, 5 locomotive engines, vertical engine and boiler, horizontal ditto, 5 vertical boilers, 5 portable engines, pair of air compressing engines, air compressor and receiver, about 300 tons of rails, from 65 to 701bs. per yard as laid with points, crossings, chairs, fish plates, wood sleepers, &c.; 2 steam travelling cranes, 6 mortar mills, steam winches, pile drivers, timber cranes, various pumps, about 150 pairs of wheels and axles, 2 girder bridges, latticed girders, rail- way wagons and bogeys, iron tugs, W I tanks, C I mooring posts, wrought iron plates, bands, girders, Ac., comprising dock gates, hydraulic plant for working dock gates, 3 iron capstans, a large quantity of cast and wrought iron, quantity of chain, piping, pitch pine baulks and other timber, stone built hydraulic house with iron joists and corrugated iron roof, &c., &c. For train service and further particulars see detailed catalogues, which may be obtained from the Auctioneers, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff. [13068 By Mr. David Roberts. PWLLMAWR COLLIERY, LLANSAMLET, NEAR SWANSEA. TO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS, IRON MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. MR. DA"VID ROBERTS has received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above colliery, on WEDNES- DAY, AUGUST 2nd, 1899, the following valuable PLANT, MACHINERY, &c., Comprising large horizontal air compressor engine, steam cylinder, 40in. diameter, air do., 40in. diameter. 4ft. stroke, 16ft. fly wheel with crank shaft llin. diameter and connections com- plete one pair of 25in. diameter horizontal winding engines, 4ft. stroke, drum 13ft. diameter by 4ft. lOin. wide, :orith brake and indicator; 400 yards plough steel wire rope four Lancashire boilers, 30ft., 29ft., 29ft. and 26ft. long respect- ively, by 7ft. 6in. diameter one saddle tank locomotive engine, 12in. cylinder, 6 wheels coupled, 10ft. wheel base; about 100ft. of 6in., 4in. and 2in. cast and wrought iron steam pipes, about 120ft. 9 and 12in. oast iron piping, pit frame, pair of pit sheaves, 16ft. diameter, 2 tiplers, 2ft. 4in. gauge with 2 wrought iron screens, 23ft. by 5ft. and 14ft. by 5ft. ten ton railway weighing machine (Pooley), about 70 tons T head steel rails (50lbs. to yard), point., cross- ings, Ac., about 30 tons cast and wrought iron scrap, Ac. Sale to commence at 11.3G o'clock in the Fore- noon. Detailed catalogues are in course of prepara- tion, and may be obtained of the Auctioneer one week prior tJ sale. Further particulars may bo obtained from Messrs. HOOD & RICHARDS, Mining Engineers, 18, Queen-street, Cart-iff; of Messrs. ABRON THOMAS & Co., Solicitors, York-street, Swansea; or of the AVCTIONSER, 19, Heathfield-street, Swansea. L13070 THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK, O LIMITED. 18, PARK-STREET, SWANSEA. £3 to~ £ 500 CASH ADVANCED to all Classes of Tradesmen, Professional Men, and respectable Householders, upon their OWN NOTE OF HAND and all kinds of Securities. PAYMENTS to suit Borrowers. Applications promptly attended to by 651 H. B. JONES, MANAGER. it SALES BY AUCTION. — By Mr. Arthur S. T. Lucas. l In the matter of the Companies Acts, 1862 to 1890 J and [ In the Matter of ALFRED HALL and COM- I PA NY, Limited, No. 2 of 1898. I TO BREWERS, WINE and SPIRIf MER- ¡ CHANTS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, and OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE of HIGHLY VALUABLE LEASEHOLD FULLY DOUBLE-LICENSED PREMISES, SITUATED in the CENTRE of the COUXNTY BOROUGH of SWANSEA. MR. ARTHUR S. T. LUCAS has been in- structed by the Liquidator in the above matter, to OFFER for SALE by PUBLIC AUC- TION, at the Royal Hotel, High-street, Swansea, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of August, 1899 (subject to such conditions as sliall there and then be produced), in one Lot, as a going concern, all that Valuable FULLY DOUBLE-LICENSED LEASEHOLD PREMISES, known as No, 7, Fisher-street, in the County Borough of Swansea, together with the spacious and commodious Premises at the rear of the same and having a frontage to Rutland-street, Swansea, of 52ft. or thereabouts. The accommodation of the Premises is as fol- lows No. 7, Fisher-street, contains in the base-1 ment, beer cellar, large store cellar, pantries, i &c., and on the ground floor there are two offices 1 with store cupboard. These offices are in the i hands of the Liquidator, who is keeping on the I, business. On the first and second floors there are • five rooms and store cupboard, which are let to Mr. D. R. Knoyle, Accountant, at an annual rental of X30 free of rates and taxes. At the rear of 7, Fisher-street, there is a long garden, and the stores, stables, &c., are built abutting, and hav. ing a frontage to Rutland-street, and consist of the following: Hay, corn, and harness room, 2 stall stable, w.c., small retail bar, spirit room, covered-in yard, bottle washing room, covered-in space with large double folding doors, used for carts, trucks, &c., and large wine and spirit cel- lar underneath, 45ft. by 15ft. or thereabouts. The whole of these premises are held on one lease fora term of 14 years, from the 24th day of June, 1888, at an annual rental of 260. The Landlord will extend this Lease for 40 years to an approved tenant at E80 per annum provided £500 is expended upon the property in substantial and permanent work to his approval. The frontage to Fisher-street is 15ft. or there- abouts, and tne whole depth from Fisher-street to Rutland-street is 167ft. or thereabouts. The licence in respect of this property is as follows, and is fully paid up Retail wine, spirit and ale licence, J617 17s. ld. The purchaser of the lot will have to take the whole of the stock-in-trade, trade fixtures, ap- pliances, utensils in trade, and office furniture as per inventories, which will be produced, at the valuation of X213 8s. Id., the amount fixed on the same by the Official Receiver in Company Liquidation. The Auctioneer begs to call the attention of the Trade to this Sale, as it forms a rare opportunity for any or to become possessed of a most highly valuable fully Double-Licensed Premises in the centre of the town, with a good and sound old-established business, having a large trade and family connection throughout the whole ot South Wales, which, if properly and carefully managed, would prove to be a most lucrative business in the wholesale and retail wine, spirit, and beer trade. The sale to commence at 3 o'clock in the after- no on precisely. N.B -Should there be no sale effected of the Premises as a going concern, the Auctioneer has been instructed by the Liquidator to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, on the Premises, on MONDAY, the 14th day of August, 1899, the whole of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, Trade Fixtures, Trade Appliances, and Utensils, together with the Offioe Furniture; when the Lease, with the Licence attached, will be offered in a separate lot. If this sale is necessary, it will take place at 11.30 in the forenoon on the above date. For further and full particulars and for inspec- tion of the premises and inventories, apply to Arthur S. T. Lucas, auctioneer, valuer, and-" estate agent, 6. Rutland-street; or to Mr. J. Ungate, No. 28, Rutland-street; on the premises or to the Liquidator, Samuel Taylor, Esq.char- tered accountant, 3, Tempie-buildings, Swansea; or to William Cox, Esq., solicitor, Adelaide- street all in the County Borough of Swansea. Dated July 18th, 1899. By Messrs. Lowes & Son. NORTON, OYSTERMOUTH. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. MESSRS. LOWES & SON have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUC. TION, at the MERMAID HOTEL, MUMBLES, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th, 1899. all those THREE DWELLING HOUSES AND PREMISES, known as Nos. 9,10 and 11, FORGEFIELD TER- RACE, NORTON. No. 9 contains 8 rooms Nos. 10 and 11, six rooms each. The whole of the Property is let at gross rentals amounting to £ 29 5s. per annum, and ID. held under an Indenture of Lease, dated January 27th, 1898, for a term of 99 years from March 25th, 1897, at an annual ground rent of» £ 4 10S. (which, if the property is sold separately, will be equally apportioned.) The Property is most pleasantly situate, hav- ing cbarmiug and uninterrupted views of Mum bles and Bay, and is well worth the attention of Artizans and Investors as a sound Investment. Sale to commence at 7.30 in the evening. Further particulars may be obtained of the AUCTIONEERS, at their Offices, Dynevor Cham- bers, Swansea. [13087 By Messrs. W. J. May & Son- PHCENIX AND WEST PHCENIX UNITED MINES. IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. TO be SOLD by AUCTION, in lots, by Messrs. W. J. MAY AND SON, Auctioneers, Liskeard, Cornwall, under the direction of the Liquidators, at the said Mines, on MONDAY, the 31st July instant, at 12 o'clock at Noon, subject to such conditions as shall be then produced, the following remaining MACHINERY AND MATERIALS, Viz. A powerful 70-iuch Cylinder PUMPING ENGINE, in good condition, balance bob, &c. A powerful 32-inch Cylinder STAMPS EN- GINE, with five axles, Ac. New 24-inch Cylinder WINDING ENGINE (without main beam). A good 24-inch Cylinder WINDING ENGINE, with double winding cage. 10-ton weighbridge, 1 portable weighing machine to weigh 2 tons, 1 do. 5 cwts., 3 Meldrum furnaces, 130 fathoms of wire rope, 16 water- wheels from 16 to 6 feet diameter, several large wood sheds, galvanized iron roofing, over 300 self- acting frames, a great number of double frames, 2 new patent revolving frames with water-wheel and launders and wood roofing, several round buddies, lot of shafting for buddies, calciner, kioves, lathe and tools, 2 double and 3 single crab winches, several treble, double, and single blocks, and a variety of materials and effects in general use in mines. Account-house and Offioa FURNITURE, in- cluding a Milner Safe. The Minee are situated about seven miles from Liskeard, and ara connected with the Port of Looe by the Liskeard and Caradon Railway. Further particulars may be had on application to the AUCTIONEERS or to WM. POLICINGHORNE, ") R. H. WILLIAMS, > Liquidators. CHAS. WM. CLINTON, ) Dated Windsor View, Barn-street, Liskeard, 19th July, 1899. National Telephone 414. -r- THE MONARCH OF ALL w HEATLEY'S TEMPERANCB DRINKS.' Of GROCERS, BOTTLERS. HOP AND WINB MERCHANTS EVERYWHERE. B ITTERS. WHEATLEY AND BATES, LTD.. SHEFFIELD. EDUCATIONAL. J LANGLAND COLLEGE, (2 & 4, HARTFIBLD SQUARE), EASTBOURNE. PATRONS: Right Honourable Lord Aberdare. Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Pir Douglas Galton, K.C.B., F.R.S. Sir John Llewelyn, Bart., M.P., F.B.8. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P. Charles 8. Bouudell, Esq. And Others. PRINCIPAL— MISS M. E. VINTER. Seven years Head Mistress of the rswansea HighSchool, Gills' Public Day School Company. Four years Chief Mathematical and Science Mistress. Kensington High School. Senior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. Intermediate Science, Lon- don University, First Division. Certifi- cated Student in Honours and Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge. Associate and Arnott Scholar of Bedford College, London. Well-fitted Gymnasium. French, German and English Resident Governess. Visit- ing Masters. rl1229 GIRLS* BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, ST. HELEN'S LODGE, BRYN-Y-MOR ROAD, SWANSEA. PRINCIPAL—MISS GARLICK, A.C.P., Assisted by Certificated Resident French and English Governesses and Visiting Professors. Pupils Prepared for all Public Examinations. The House is well situated, five minutes walk from Beach and Parks. [22 BRYN HAULOG, LANGLAND-ROAD, MUMBLES. DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS & PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL FOR LITTLE BOYS. Conducted by the MISSES POTTS (Daughters of a Clergyman). Pupils prepared for all Public Examinations. Highest References. Terms on application. LANGLAND BAI. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL BELLEVUE, LANGLAND NKAB SWANSEA. PRINCIPALS—The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Resident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill, and overlooking the sea. [6412 PONTARDAWE. TANYRALLT SCHOOL. Preparation for all examinations. Special attention to backward boys. Healthy situation. Home comforts. Good diet. Moderate terms. Excellent references.—Apply to MR. ASTLEY SAMUEL. A UNTON SCHOOL. Formerly INDEPENDENT COLLEGE. A HIGH-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS. HEAD MASTER :—J. B. RIDGES, M.A. (Catub.) A THOROUGH COMMERCIAL & CLASSICAL EDUCATION. SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS. INCLUSIVE FEES FROM Xll PER TERM. ALBERT GOODMAN, Secretary. SCHOOL SHIP, "CONWAY," s LIVERPOOL. For Training Young Gentlemen to become OFFICERS in MERCHANT STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS. FEE—60 GUINEAS. Apply to Captain A. T. MILLER, R.N., as above. 12429 PENDEEN COLLEGE, LANGLAND BAY. MODERN HIGH-CLASS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, MISS 1. M. NETTELL, A.C.V. AND MISS C. M. NETTELL, A.C.P., (Daughters of the late J. T. Nettell, General Works Manager of Messrs. Vivian & Sons). REFERENCES :— The LADY SWANSEA. LADY MORSHKAD, Forest Lodge, Binfield, Berks. MRS. WILMOT, Audley Sidmouth, Devon. MISS EDEN, The Bryn, Sketty, Swansea. LADY JENKINS, The Grange, Swansea. REV. SECRETAN JONES, M.A., late Vicar of Oystermouth, South Wales. Pupila are prepared for London Matriculation, University Locals, Associated Board (Royal Academy and Royal College of Music), Trinity College, College of Violinists, Diploma (Teachers) and other examinations. ,)/{\ t '¡;Ê\ L J ST. CATHERINE'S COLLEGE, FOR DAY BOYS AND BOARDERS, LANGLAND BAY, 14BAR SWANSEA. Beautiful Air and Scenery; Climate Mild, but not relaxing; Safe Bathing; Fine Beach and Sands; very suitable for Invalids, Delicate Children, and those born in India. Liberal Diet. Great care Individual Attention. There is a separate Preparatory Department for very little Boys. For Prospectus, &c., apply- REV. F. E. SCOTT, M.A., Oxford, HEAD-MASTER. CIVIL SERVICE & NAVIGATION SCHOOL, 22, NEW OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. Candidates Succeseftilly Prepared for CIVIL SERVICE and MARINE BOARD EXAMINATIONS. Numerous first trial Successes, both in Civil Service and Navigation. PITMAN'S SHORTHAND rapidly taught to speeds of over 100 words a minute. Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Sanitary Inspectors, &,a., J. and B. HARRIS, Honours Certificated Teachers. SADDLERY COMPANY, ALEXANDRA-ROAD, SWANSEA. Holds a large took of HARNESS and SADDLERY of every description. Horse Clothing, Bandages, Knee Caps. OWaterproof Driving Aprons, Carriage Lamps, Bits, Whips and Spurs of every description. Waterproof Horse Cloths, Cart and Waggon Covers, Ropes, Halters, Nosebags, Hemps, etc. All kinds of Requisites for Sadd1 and Coachbuilders* use kept in Stock. Trade supplied. Inspect our Stock; largest in Wales. Repairing done in all its branches. Carriage Lamps Repaired New Glasses put in. NEATH & DISTRICT BILL-POSTING COMPANY—LateT. WALL. OFFICES ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEATH. MANAGER:—J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the Best Posting Stations in Neath and Distriot. THE UNIVERSAL BILL POSTING CO. tj RENT TflB LARGEST POSTING STATIONS In Swansea AND surrounding District. ADDRESS -28, LOWER UNION STREET SWANSEA f4 IMSICAL. J MR. DONALD W. LOT -iJ-'L (Formerly Assistant Organist of Lichfield Cathedral), GIVES LESSONS IN PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN PLAYING (both Solo and Accompaniment), VOICE PRODUCTION AND SINGING, HARMONY, COMPOSITION, &c. (Personally or by Correspondence). MR. LOTT is prepared to give his MUSICAL LECTURES, and to accept Engagements as Conductor to Choral Societies and Choirs. Address: 43. WALTER-ROAD. Swansea. DANCING, CALISTHENICS, SPANISH AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES, GEDNEY HOUSE, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD. MISS CRAVEN has her Vacation during the Summer months. Her Classes will be resumed as usual in the Autumn. [18 ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 100, WALTER-ROAD. MRS. EDWARD FRICKER, MISS FLORENCE FRICKER, A.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., AND MISS MINNIE FRICKER, L.R.A.M. Piano, Harp, Violin, Voice Training and Solo Singing, Harmony, Sight-Singing, Theory of Music, Ac. 3444 MR. ARTHUR HEY, Mus. BAC., F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (Organist and Choir-master St. James' Church), Prepares pupils for the R.A.M., R.C.O., T.C.L., and other Diplomas, and the Certificates of the Assoc. Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M. RECENT SUCCESSES :-A.T.C.L. (1898); A.R.C.O. (1898 and 1899); and Fifteen Assoc. Board Certificates (1898 and 1899). 8, PAGE-STREET, SWANSEA. MR. TOMLINSON, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN & PIANO, IS prepared to supply ORCHESTRAS for CONCERTS, BALLS, and ENTERTAIN- MENTS in general. MR. A. TOMLINSON receives PUPILS for VIOLONCELLO. Terms on Application- 25, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, 1086] SWANSEA. TRADESMEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS. Bl[tANSBY'SL- & SAMPLES POST CHOSEN FOR THE FBEE. CONNOISSEUR. HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS ril T71 A G F,ZCZIVED. TEAS. Extra choice carefully selected Teas of the finest grades only. In half-chests, caddy boxes, tins, and lead packets. Specially digestive Tea (No. 4 blend), has won golden opinions. It is mild in flavour and free from acid or thickness, whilst possessing all the stimulating properties sought for in a cup of tea. To be had of first-class Grocers, Confectioners and Chemists, or FRAKK BRANSBY, Tea Merchant, Mumbles, B.S.O., Glam. JPUGSEEY & SON 24, WATERLOO STREET, IFOR GLAss and PAPERHANGINGS OF ALL KINDS. Telephone No. 211. 8668 PATRONISED m BY ROYALTY. TOM B ARRONI, ROYAL FLORIST AND BOUQUETIST, 7, OXFORD-STREET. WREATHS, CROSSES, &c., Unequalled in Arrangement. Composed of Choicest Flowers Fresh Cut from the Gardens at Blackpill. INSPECTION INVITED. PLEASE ORDER EARLY. Telegrams—"Barron, Swansea." THOS. R. ROBINSON, 15, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, COAL MERCHANT (WHOLESALE and RETAIL). BEST LARGE AND THROUGH HOUSE AND ANTHRACITE COALS, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. DAVIES* BALSAM OF HONEY for Colds, Asthma, Tightness of the Chest, Ac.— Prepared only by J. DAVIES, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist. 30, Higb-street. Swansea. rll 1 COOKING STOVES. What you hear may be pleasing, but when people tell you that onr Stock of COOKING BTOVES is exceptionally One, and that you cannot approach it for price aad quality anywhere in South Wales; but if you want to be convinced you should visit our establishments without delay, and we will guarantee that you will not only be pleased but satisfied. JENKINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, 89, OXFORD-ST., 9 & 10, PARK-ST., SWANSEA H. STONE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NEATH. Detailed Price List on Application. Telegraphic Address: STONE, NEATH." I ALL GOOD HOUSEWIVES Pride tkenualTM on being able to milke nlm swmt Broad, appetising Tsu OKM, &«. Yoncaado itbjr using onr 'D.C.L.' YEAST If yon R.0 net kDow how to use It. write for BOOKLET of Instructions aad Keeiptf U tfe* Sole MiWifacturen— The DIxtltlora Co., Ltd., Edinburgh. Maken of the well-known "D O.L" Malt Extract. r THE COMING LIGHT. JOHN LEGG & SONS. NELSON STREET, SWANSEA, Are the SPECIAL AGENTS appointed for the Sale of the NEW WELSBACH BURNER in Swansea. Callaad Inspect Stock of GAS FITTINGS and compare Prices. ABYSSINIAN TUBE WELLS SUPPLIED. GAS AND OIL ENGINES EXAMINED AND CAREFULLY TESTED FOB EFFICIENCY. TELEPHONE 142. BATHS. WHITE GLAZED SINKS, &c., AT LOWEST PRICES. Also the NEW C.X. WELLSBACH MANTLES of Increased Strength. J. H. NOTT. ST. HELEN'S ROAD, & QUAY PARADE, SWANSEA. C. ROWLAND, CONTRACTOR TO THE SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES, AND HAULAGE CONTRACTOR TO THt MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWAY COMPANIES, '"SSoooffoSrrS?" 17, SOMERSET-PLACE. nm ESTABLISHED 1865. STEAM MARBLE AND MONUMENTAL WORKS. ST. HELEN'S-ROAD, SWANSEA. WILLIAM COPUS. Manufacturer of Monuments, Tablets, Tombs, Grave-stones and Crosses in Marble, Granite or Stone Marble and Slate Shop Fittings, Chimney Pieces, &c. Designs sent on application. rl236 TBLKPBOJIE 1313. A. J. CHAPPELL. FISHMONGER & OYSTER MERCHANT, POULTERER, DEALER IN GAME,&-(-, WIND STREET, SWANSEA, & MUMBLES. Telegraphic Address—" Chappell, Swansea." COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO SHIPPING. IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. SWANSEA TO BELFAST AND GLASGOW. First-class Passenger BTEAMERB are intended to Sail from SHED No. 1, SOUTH DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA, To Belfast every Wednesday p.m. tide. To Glasgow every Wednesday & Friday p.m. tide. FARM Belfast Cabin, 17/6 Steerage, 10/- Glasgow 20/- „ 12/6 Return Tickets,Fare-and-a-balf, available for Six Months. SPECIAL Summer RETURN FARES Belfast 20/- available for 1 month. Glasgow. 25,1. „ 14 days. The Best Route to Portrush, Glante Causeway, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Isle of Man, via Belfast. Guide Book and all information from M. JONES & BRO.. Agents, Swansea. A LLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. To CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. SAILINGS FROM LIVERPOOL s.s. Laurentian, for Quebec and Montreal. July 27th s.s. Carthaginian, for St. John's, N.F., and Halifax. July 29th s.s. Californian, for Quebec and Montreal Aug. 3rd s.s. Assyrian, for St. John's, N.F., & Halifax A»g. 8ih s.s Tainui, for Quebec and Montreal Aug. lOtti Saloon Fare from £ 10, 2nd Cabin £ 7. Bteerage £ b. Saloon Fare from 210, 2nd Cabin 27. Bteerage £ b. Through Tickets to all points at special rates. CANADA.-Handbooks. maps, rates, and full particulars free on application to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., 19, James-street, Liverpool; or to T. W. R. MASOV & Co., 2, Mount-street; W. M. VAPOHAS, Salubrions- place, Wind-sts eat, Swansea. STIFF'S STARCH. Sold in lib. Picture Boxes. Sold In 6lb. Packets. .orrfiWQ oTABfff Trade Mark—Queen Bess. <^TIF± fc> biAliOll. pnJform Quality. Warranted Pure. STIFF S STARCH. Most Economical. Imparts an Exquisite Gloss STIFF'S STARCH. Makes Linen Look like New. Kor Collars. ototts starch. c,TIFF'S STARCH. Sc. For Cuffs. For Cuffs. STIFF'S STARCH. For Lace. For Linen. STIFF'S STARCH. Curtain" O „ For Table Cloths. STIFF'S STARCH. Ask for Suit's starch. Note the Caution Label. TIFF'S STARCH Observe the Trade Mark. JS See Dr. Hassall's Testimonial. *fPTTjptQ QTAPPU Mark what Dr. Griffin says. IJ_c r o £ >1 Ai £ l/Xl. ijead Pro. Herapath'sReport. K-J Sold by Grocers. TIFF S STARCH. Sold by Druggists. O Sold by Oilmen. Established 18XS. Wholesale—STIFF & Co., RBDCLIFF-STREET BRISTOL. 11709 LL. & T. BULLIN, HEATHFIELD AND FFYNONE MEWS SWANSEA. Beg to state that they have added to their Business New Funeral Carriages completely. Telephone No. 65. [43 TANGYES I GAS & OIL ENGINES Cornwall Works, BIRMINGHAM. South Wales Office: I 6, High-st., Cardiff. SILVER S OIL Stops Irritation Preyent.tlntlammatlon; Free of Pain in Five Minutes. OPEBDILY cures Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers, Piles O Sprains, Bad Legs, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Neuralgia, and all aches and pains. Money returned if not satisfied. Vd., Is. Id. and 2s. 3d., post free, of Proprietor, JOHN SILVER, CROYDON, ENGLAND. and sold by Sole A gen t JOHN DAV1B8. Dkus STORKS, 30, Hish-SZBKXT, SvrAiwxt THII SWANSEA & DISTRICT BILLPOSTING AND —— ADVERTISING COMPANY OFFICES -GOAT-STREET, SWANSEA JJLOOR A CO., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS AND BILL POSTERS. OHIllP AGENCY zeOR WALES. All description* of Advertising Circular Distribution, AO., promptly attended I Office;—20, CALVERT-STBEET, SWANSEA PUBLIC NOTICES. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH GRAND BAZAAR, AT THE ALBERT HALLS, SWANSBA, ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY A THURSDAY OCTOBER 10th, 11th and 12th, 1899. G RAND TE[EATRE, SWANSEA. Mr. H. H. Morell & Mr. F. Mouillot, Propiietors. MONDAY, JULY 24th, 1899, for Six Nights only, Special and Important Engagement of Douglas Bruce's Specially Selected Company in the Great Play of Modern Times, entitled THE SCALES OF JUSTICE. Commence 7.30. Plan at Gwynne H. Brader s 17, Heathfield-st. Telephone 291. MUMBLES. A HOLIDAY AT THE SEASIDE. THE PLACE TO SPEND A HAPPY DAY. SWANSEA GREAT DOG SHOW (The Premier Exhibition of Wales), To be held on the IMPERIAL ESPLANADE, MUMBLES, BANK HOLIDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1899. Apply fcr Schedules— MR. GEORGE PRICE. Secretary, PRICE'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Swansea. WANSEA MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL. LECTURER IN TELEGRAPHY AND TELEPHONY. Applications are invited for the post of LECTURER to the EVENING CLASSES in the above subject. Further particulars may be obtained on applies, tion from the undersigned, L. COLLWYN LEWIS, Secretary. Municipal Technical School, Swansea. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Wanted, in an Architect's and Surveyor's Office at Neath, an ARTICLED PUPIL; must be well-educated and gentlemanly; premium low for a clever youth. Wanted also an ASSISTANT, well used to details and all-round work; good salary for good maii.-Apply, J. MICHAEL, C.E., A.I.A.S. (Associate of the Institute of Architects "nd Surveyors, London), Neath. LI3081 TO COLLIERY MANAGERS. WANTED, immediately, a COLLIERY MANAGER good salary offered must be well used to steep measures, Steam, Houe and Cannel Coal.—Apply. "A.B.C. Cambrian Office. R- nONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY JL-IO- KAIL WAT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FOURTH HALF-YEARLY ORDIN. ARY GENERAL MEETING of the PRO. PRIETORS of theRHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at the ROYAL EXCHANGE, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, the 8th day of August, 1899, at 12.30 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the General Purposes of the Undertaking. The Transfer Books will be closed from the 26th July to the 8th August, both days inclusive MORGAN B. WILLIAMS, Chairman. H. S. LUDLOW, Secretary. Swansea, 15th July, 1899. [13079 GLAMORGANSHIRE GENERAL U- AG-BICULTCRAL SOCIETY. The SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING for the EXHIBITION of HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS. IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY PRODUCE. HONEY, POULTRY. TIMBERING, ROPE. SPLICING, and HORSE-SHOEING COMPETI- TIONS will be held at PORTH on WEDNES- DAY and THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 26th and 27th inst. The ufusl Public Luncheon will take place in the Showyard at One o'clock the First Day of the Show. The Showyard will be Open to the Public Each Day from Nine a.m. to Six p.m. on payment of One Shilling each person. Return Tickets at a fare and a quarter for the double journey will be issued by the Railway Comtanies. For Particulars see Companies' Bills. W. V. HUNTLEY, Secretary. Welsh St. Donatt's, Cowhridge. rpENTS, MARQUEES, FLAGS, SHIELDS, DECORATIONS, CHAIRS, TABLES, TRESTLES, WATER BOILERS, TEA URNS, FOR SALE OR HIRE. APPLY- THOS. FORD & CO.. PIEB-STKEET. SWANSEA.