The Cambrian

OTEL JUETROPOLE SWANSEA. L_- MAGNIFICENT PUBLIC ROOMS. 100 BEDROOMS. TABLE D'HOTE:— LUNCHEON 12.30 to 2.30 DINNER 6.30 to 8.30 GRILL ROOM. GEORGE DIXON, Ma n a er.

XMAS Fllt-UITSO ISAAC GALE begs respectfully to announce that he has a Splendid Assortment of First-Class Fruits, both Kitchen and Dessert, for the coming season. As there is so much rubbish in Currants on the market at the present time, customers are advised to avoid lower grades, as they turn out so very unsatisfactorily. Show-room for Crackers, Bon-bons, and Fancy Goods will be OPENED on 3rd DECEMBER, when an inspection is respectfully solicited. 18. HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. TELEPHONE 17. Scale Df Charges TOR CONSECUTIVE WEEKLY INSERTIONS OF SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS (WHEN PREPAID ONLY). ONE THREE SIX WORDS. INSERTION. INSERTIONS, INSERTIONS 24 6d Is Od Is 6d 32 9d Is 2a 6d 40 Is Od 2s Od 3s Od 48 Is 3d 2s 6d 4s Od 56 Is 6d 3s Od 4s 6d And so on at the rate of THREEPENCE for every additional EIGHT words. THREE Insertions for the price of TWO. SIX for the price of FOUR. The foregoing Scale applies only to APARTMENTS AND HOUSES To LET or WANTED; SITUATIONS VACANT or WANTED; HOUSES, OFFICES, PROPERTIES and SHOPS to LET or SELL LOST and FOUND MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE WANTS and SALES; but not to any advertisement of a Trade nature. TRADE SPECIALITIES, &c (WHEN PREPAID ONLY). ONE THREE SIX WORDS. INSERTION. INSERTIONS. INSERTIONS 24 9d Is 6d 2s 3d 32 Is Od 2s Od 3s Od 40 Is 3d 28 6d 3s 9d 48 la 6d 3s Od 4s 6d If a Voucher Copy be desired, an extra Three Halfpence per insertion should be added to above cheap prepaid rates. Unless prepaid the Advertisements will be cbar-od by the Business scale. Advertisements from Public Bodies are not inserted at the Prepaid Rate. The Postmaster-General does not aliow letters ine fictitious names to be addressed to miUals or gQ gent addrensed to any Post Utti h the Dead are returned to the senue a HvArtifiprs bv letter Department » to initials, &c., or otherwise, y n(j if "THE CAMBRIAN" Office free of for. Btamps are sent to cover postage, will be Warded to the advertiser's own address. "THE CAMBRIAN" Advertisement and Inquiry Office at 58, Wind-street, Swansea, is open on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., g a.m. to 1 p.m.; other days (except Sundays), u a.m. to 6 p.m.. Remittances under 5s. may e ma' Halfpenny Postage Stamps or hostel <Or-deris. °cS, fSNt s™»». Address all communications to THB CAMBRIAN NEWSPAPER, SWANSEA. HOUSES TO LET. T ANGLAND BAY.—FURNISHED HOUSE Wl to LET for about 5 months close to sea Altered from cold winds; 2; sitting rooms 7 bedrooms, bath (hot and cold water).-MRS. WiLLiAms, Rotherbank, Langland Bay. fl444-4-1 APARTMENTS TO LET. m1ur^,We —TO ALL HAVING advertisement inserted districta) whicheach oulated in London buDuroau Swansea, year send thousands of T18 Swansea and Mumbles, Gower, the Wells, the Swansea^ Carmarthen Bays seaside ^^rsa_Leyton, Wales generally. Names of pape Woogord J3ilSS^»!wVFs*SSl.ISKS SITUATIONS VACANT. "X^pPRENTICES.—WANTED, at once, a A strong, intelligent LAD (not under 14) for Composing-room; also one for the Mach^- room A first-class opportunity for smtable boys.-Apply, MANAGER, The Cambrian News- paper Offices, Swansea. DOMESTIC SERVANTS WANTING SITUATIONS. HIGH-CLASS REGISTRY FOR SERVANTS. -m/riSS LEWIS begs to inform the Ladies ot M SWANSEA AND DISTRICT ^T SHE HAS REMOVED TO No. 18, CASTLE STREE1, (over MASTERS & CO.,) SWANSEA. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. ITT FILM ENT OF PROPHECIES.— U^fiBLK READINGS," 3S. ''DANIEL'; and » REVELATIONS," IS., 71446-21-12 Post Office, Oystermouth^vvansea. T^^TT^NAiri^OVEm SAUSAGES, 8 Flying and Electric; roars of laughter; excruciatingly funny ld-_IJ^GGS n434.2i.i2 street and Gorse-Ia-ne, Swansea. LI434-21-12 T^ANARIES—Direct from BelKium. Matched i Pairs 7s 6d.: Cocks, 6s. 6d.; Hens, zs. MAGGS BROS., Importers, Wind-street ^Gorse- lane. Swansea. 1 ^ErScAJhBon»»of l.Se»d .tapped addressed envelope for particulars C HAS ^IBSON AND Co., Tea Merchants, Cathays, UN FOR SALE (BARGAIN). DOUBLE G BREECH-LOADER, quite new .warranted Bound, 12-bore, central fire, top lev » exten- locks, left-choke barrel, pistol JF1** pOR'TSMAN, sion rib, automatic fore-end 38s. i3593.28-I2 The Cambrian. k WHATT-"CARRIAGE lamps, safety Handles, 8s. 9d. pair; CART LAMiJ, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 9d. pair; sent on Cheapest in Wales. SADDLERY COMPANY, Alexandra-road, Swansea. Telephone PMOLYNEUX, Fish Merchant, 126, High- • street, Swansea. Cheapest Shop in town for Fish of all varieties; wholesale and retail. Trial solicited. 106Ls LADIES' Gents' and Children's LEFT-OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT; Gents' Dress Suits and Fancy Costumes on Hire. Letters attended to.-3, LOWER WATERLOO-STREET Swansea. 13448-26-10 WAR.DROBES.-LADlES', GENTS.' and VT CHILDREN'S WARDROBES Bought by MRS. BARNES (daughter of the late Mrs. Morgan), 33, WATERLOO-STREET, Swansea. ■rONDERFULLY CHEAP BEDS!! EASY, HEALTHY, COMFORTABLE BEDS! BEDS FOR THE MASSES AND THE C FUR & FEATHER BEDS FOR THE MILLION. Let all who believe in a good vyght'B r?st *fter a good day's work order a fur and feathe I JOHN THOMAS, LONDON HOUSE, LLANDEBIB. Send Post Card for full particulars. SHIPPING." I IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. SWANSEA TO GELFAST AND GLASGOW. First-class Passenger STEAMERS are intended to Bail from SHED No. 1, SOUTH DOCK BASIN, SWANSEA, To Belfast every Wednesday p.m. tide. To Glasgow every Wednesday & Friday p.m. tide. FARES: Belfast Cabin, 17/6 Steerage, 10/- Glasgow „ 20/- „ 12/6 Return Tickets,Fare-and-a-half, available for Six Months. SPECIAL SUMMER RETUBN FARES Belfast 20/- available for 1 month. Glasgow 25/- 11 14 days. The Best Route to Portrush, Giants' 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. PUBLIC NOTICES. B LACKPILL NURSERIES, NEAR SWANSEA. JAMES HARRIS Has to offer a very fine Assortment of CHOICE ORNAMENTAL TREES and SHRUBS; also ROSES, FRUIT TREES, &c. A very large Assortment to select from, at most reasonable prices. Trees well acclimatised, and varieties suited to locality. GARDEN SEEDS direct from the growers. WREATHS, CROSSES and other FLORAL DEVICES, at the shortest notice, and from home grown Flowers. CUT FLOWERS for all purposes. Address as above. Catalogues and special quotations for large quantities on application. VALE OF NEATH PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1857. Regist ered under Building Societies Act, 1874. Chairman MR. WALTER WHITTINGTON. A Reduction in the Rate of Interest to 5 per cent. per annum under new rules recently approved by the Registrar of Friendly Societies, will enable members to borrow on moderate terms, and repay principal and interest by easy instalments over periods from 5 to 16 years. A large sum of money now ready to be advanced on Mortgages, upon approved security, in amounts varying from .£50 to £ 5,000. The Society is one of the eldest in the Principality. Since the formation of the Society, the Bonuses paid to members up to 1892 were X4,138 7s. 6d. Further information may be obtained from the SECRETARY, ELLSON ALLEN, 05321 2, CHURCH-PLACE, NEATH. H. STONE, I WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NEATH AND SWANSEA. Detailed Price List on Application. Telegraphic Address: U STONE, NEATH." pENDRY & CO., LOW LEVFL SOUTH DOCK. BEST ANTHRACTTF. HOUSE AND STEAM] COALS c ALWAYS IN STOCK. Telephone No. 143. Price list on application [13496 1 PATRONISED m BY ROYALTY TOM B ARRON, s ROYAL FLORIST AND BOUQUETIST, 7, OXFORD-STREET. WREATHS, CROSSES, &c., Unequalled in Arrangement.. Composed of Choicest Flowers Fresh Cpt from ( the Gardens at Blackpill. LNSPBCTION INVITED. PLEASE ORDER EARLY Telegramii-11 Barron. Swansea." BILLPOSTING. BLOOR & co., ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS AND BILL POSTERS. I CHIEF AGENC Y FOR WALES. All descriptions of Advertising Circular q Distribution, &e., promptly attended I)ffice :-20, CALVERT-STREET SWANSEA THB SWANSEA & DISTRICT BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING COMPANY OFFICES :-GOAT-STREET, SW ANSEA. THE UNIVERSAL BILL POSTING CO. RENT THB LARGEST POSTING STATIONS In Swansea and surrounding District. In Swansea and surrounding District. ADDRESS -28, LOWER UNION STREET, SWANSEA I TVTEATH & DISTRICT BILL-POSTING J3I COMPANY.—Late T. WALL. OFFICES :-ASSEMBLY ROOMS, NEATH. MANAGER :-J. W. ROBINSON. Lessees and Proprietors of the Beat Posting Stations in Neath and District. THE 4 BERAVON & PORT TALBOT A BILLPOSTING COMPANY BILLPOSTING COMPANY UNDERTAKE BILLPOSTING AND ADVERTISING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. MANAGER P. R. JAMES. LLANDILO. X^TILLIAM WILLIAMS & SONS, BILLPOSTERS & TOWN CRIERS, 4 RHOSMAEN-STREET, LLANDILO. POSTING DONE IN THE TOWN AND DISTRICT. THSELL"^ngAlARTSMiNTS TO^ I&TsemSNT aSdBSnAdy which is the best and cheapest medium for tl is purpose. Prepaid Terms: 24 words, Sixpence; three times for One Shilling. See Scale of Rates on front page. Office, 58, Wind-street, Swansea. PUBLIC NOTICES. UNCLE ROBIN'S FIRST TOY DISTRIBUTION. TOY EXHIBITION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT ALBERT MINOR HALL, SWANSEA. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, The Exhibition will be opened at 1 o'clock by HIS WORSHIP THE MA-YOR. PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED DOLLS, BY SCHOOL-GIRLS, AND FOR HOME-MADE TOYS BY SCHOOL-BOYS. AFTER EXHIBITION, THE TOYS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE POOR CHILDREN IN THE, HOSPITAL. WORKHOUSE, COTTAGE HOMES, ORPHAN HOMES, &c. DOLLS AND TOYS are appealed for, and will be acknowledged in "THE CAMBRIAN." D. SALMON, Chairman of Committee. UNCLE ROBIN, Sec. and Founder of "THE CAMBRIAN" Dicky Bird Society. COLLARD'S pIANOS. CHAPPELL'S PIANOS. J^JONINGTON & ^y^ESTON'S p IANOS. RUSSELL'S TRANSPOSING PIANOS. —— ( JJILTON AND H ILTON'sl NEW jyjODEL PIANOS. BELL ORGANS. ASON & AMLIN ORGANS. PALACE ORGANS. 1 SMITH ORGANS. A GRAND ASSORTMENT of above INSTRU. MENTS at REDUCED PRICES for CASH, or )n the HIRE PURCHASE SYSTEM. PIANOS and ORGANS TUNED and RE- PAIRED, or TAKEN in EXCHANGE; Full 7alue allowed. GRAMOPHONES, GRAPHOPHONES, 5YMPHONIUMS, POLOPHONES, RICORDS. ALL THE NEWEST. PRICE LISTS FROM ONLY ONE ADDRESS JTWYNNE H. BRADER, 17, HEATHFIELD-STREET, SWANSEA. BICYCLES -in J REDUCED. 2 We have ELEVEN BICYCLES (6 Ladies' and 5 Gents.') which we offer at exceptionally LOW PRICES. They are High-Grade Machines-Triumphs, Sunbeams, Royal Eagles, and Rovers-but have become slightly shop-soiled. We have now so Reduced the Prices that they will speedily pass into other hands, and make the purchasers proud of their bargains. W JENKINS & co., is fir Ironmongers f{ Cycle Agents, IIiiF W 89, OXFORD-ST. & 10, PARK-ST. «^T SWANSEA. Telephone 199. CUPISS' CONSTITUTION BALLS c Are an unfailing remedy (write for pamphlet) TESTIMONIAL. Russley Park. I have used Cupiss' Constitution Balls for bhe last 10 years, and have much pleasure in testifying to the good effects they have had in improving the con- dition of Horses in training, particularly in the Spring and Autumn months. MAT. DAWSON. For HORSES, for Grease, Swelled Legs, Cracked Heels, Coughs, Colds, Staring Coat, Influenza, giving tone and vigour, and keep- ing high-fed Horses in Health, &c. For CATTLE & SHEEP in cases of Hove or Blown, Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite, Dis- temper, Epidemic, &c. For Scouring in Calves they are almost infal- lible. Prepared upwards of 50 years by the late FRANCIS CUPISS, M.R.C.V.B. Bold in Packets, Is. 9d. and 3s. 6d. each, 7 small 10s. 6d. T 7 large 21s., by Chemists and Medicine Vendors, or trom the Proprietor, The Wilder- ess, Diss, Norfolk, on receipt of amount. LL. & T. B U L L IN, HEATHFIELD AND FFYNONE MEWS SWANSEA. Beg to state that they have added to their Business New Funeral Carria AS completely. Telephone No. 65. [4 THE BEER SCARE. Public Analyst's Report on Beers Brewed by Swansea United Breweries, Limited. Nelson-terrace, Swansea, Messrs. The Swansea United Breweries, Limited, December 13th, igoo. Swansea. GENTLEMEN,—I have submitted to careful chemical examination the seven samples of beer and stout received from you on the 8th inst., marked respectively "x, xx, xxx, S.A., P.A., L.B. and Stout," and beg to state that they are genuine beers, and free from arsenic or any other poisonous metals, whilst the materials used in their manufacture must have been in my opinion pure and of good quality. Yours faithfully, CLARENCE A. SEYLER, B.Sc, F.I.C., Public Analyst for the Counties of Carmarthen, Glamorgan, Pembroke, and the County Borough of Swansea. <1* SWANSEA UNITED BREWERIES, LTD., Brewers, Wine, Spirit and Cider Merchants, Bottlers, and Aerated Water Manufacturers. Brewery & Offices-OH.,t-NGE-ST. & W ASSAIL-SQ.. SWANSEA. AGENCIES- CARDIFF MR. R. G. CUMING, 74, Union-street and Plantaganet-street. SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE—MR. ARTHUR SEATON, Hilton Arms Hotel, Tenby. NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE—MRS. J. R. DA VIES, Railway House, Fishguard.; EDUCATIONAL. I LANGLAND BA1. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL BELLEVUE, IIANQ-JLIAND NKAB SWAXEKA. PRAifciPALS—The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Kesident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses and Visitinar Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill, and overlooking the sea. [6412 ANYRALLT SCHOOL, T PONTARDAWE. High-class Education for Boys. Personal care and attention. Good diet. Healthy situation.) Referen,ces-I CHANCELLOR SMITH, the Vicarage, Swansea. R. D. BUUNIB, Esq., Sketty; &c., &c. Apply-ASTLEY W. SAMUEL. BRYN HAULOG, LANGLAND-ROAD, MUMBLBB. 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. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. GIRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, DUMBARTON, 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 in its own grounds, close to beach and parks. TAUNTON SCHOOL Formerly INDEPENDENT COLLEGE. A HIGH-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL FORIBOYS A HIGH-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOL FORIBOYS HEAD MASTER C. D. WHITTAKER, Esq. M.A. & L.L.M. (Camb.), B.A. &B.Sc. (London). A THOROUGH COMMERCIAL & CLASSICAL EDUCATION. SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS. FEES FROM Ell PER TERM. ALBERT GOODMAN, Secretary. SCHOOL SHIP, "CONWAY," 8 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. 0726 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., R.A.M. Cert., (Daughters of the late J. T. Nettell, General Works Manager of Messrs. Vivian & Sons). REFERENCES The LADY SWANSEA. LADY MORSHEAD, Forest Lodge, Binfield, Berks. MRS. WILMOT, Audley Sidmouth. Devon. MISS EDEN, The Bryn, Sketty, Swansea. REV. SECRETAN JONES, M.A., late Vicar of Oystermouth, South Wales. Pupils are prepared far London Matriculation, University Locals, Associated Board (Royal Academy and Royal College of Music), Trinity College, College of Violinists, Diploma (Teachers) and other examinations. LANGLAND COLLEGE, (2 & 4, HARTFIELD LSQUARB), EASTBOURNE. PATRONS: The Right Honourable the Lord Aberdare. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Peterborough. Lady Gal ton. Lady Llewelyn. Sir John T.^Dillwyn Llewe'.yn, Bart., If.P., F.R.S. Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P. Sir Owen Roberts, M.A., D.C.L. And Others. PRINCIPAL- MISS Mó E. VINTER, B.Sc., Senior Optime, Mathematical Tripos, Cambridge. Certificated Student in Honours and Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge. Associate and Arnott Scholar of Bedford College, London. Riding, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis; Large and Well-fitted Gymnasium. [11229 BBANSBY7^ K UMBLES. SAMPLES POST CHOSEN FOB':A* FR". COHNOISSKUR. HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS T E A S RECEIVED. JRLU KJ • Extra choice carefully selected Teas of the finest grades only. In half-chests, caddy boxes, tins, and lead packets. Specially digestive Tea (No. 4 bleud), 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 FRANK BRANSBY, Tea Merchant, Mumbles, R.S.O., Glam. EDUCATION AL OVERNMENT SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ART, AND ART, ALEXANDRA-ROAD, SWANSEA, In connection with the Science and Art Department South Kensington. Chairman THE MAYOR OF SWANSEA. The Classes of the above School Re-opened on TUESDAY, SEPT. 18th, 1900. Head Master, F. F. HOSFORD, Government and Science Master; Certificated in Art Groups I. and II.; Certificated in Science Subjects I., II., III.; Medallist in Subject 3, Outline Drawing from the Round"; Medallist in Subject 8b2, Shading the Human Figure from the Round"; Medallist in Subject 9a, Anatomical Drawing Human Figure; Medallist in Subject 10, Draw- ing Flowers, Foliage, Landscapes, Details from Nature, highest Certificatea and Medals given. ASSISTANTS Miss B. HBNNINGS, Art Master's Certificate, Group I. Also 3rd Grade Certificates in Principles of Orna- ment, Painting Still Life, Drawing from Antique, Drawing Antique from Memory, Anatomy, Design, Modelling Design, Modelling from Antique, Painting in Monochrome, Design, &c. MR. WM. WILLIAMS, Architect, Honours in Building Construction and Art Class Teacher's Certificate. MR. THOS. L. WATKINS, Certificated by the Depart- ment of the Science and Art, Practical Draughtsman. MR. W. J. RICHARDS. Ala. J. HAUGHTON, Medallist, Sculptor. SUBJECTS TAUGHT; Perspective Elementary and Advanced. Freehand Drawing. Painting in Oil, Tempera, and Water Colours, Objects of Still Life, &c. The Figure from the Antique and the Life. j Anatomy, as applicable to Art. Designing for Decorative I Purposes. Modelling Ornaments, I Figures, and Wood I Carving. DAYS AND HOURS OF STUDY—DAY CLASSES. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, Morning Class from 11 to 1. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, Afternoon „ „ 2.30 to 4.30. SATURDAY, „ a to 4. FEES: All Fees are payable in Advance. MORNINQ CLASSES, Tuesdays and Fridays, Entrance Fee, 5s. and 20s. per term of ten weeks. AFTERNOON CLASSES, same Days and Fees. SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASS, for Teachers and Pupil Teachers of Elementary Schools, from 2 to 4 p.m., 5s. per Session; to all others, 10s. A CLASS for Wood Carving and Modelling will be held on Friday afternoons, 2.30 to 4.30. A Class will also be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings for Wood Carving from 7.15 to 9.15. EVENING CLASSES: TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, from 7 to 9.15. FEES: 10s. for the whole Session from September to the Examinations in May, or 5s. from September to Christmas and 5s. from Christmas to Examinations in May, or 2s. per month. ADVANTAGES: Students attending the above Classes get three nights per week of two hours each, have separate Teachers for each Subject, and are under the general supervision of the Head Master. They can take any of the Art Bubjects. as well as Science Subjects, I. II. III., XXII., without further fees. 0° One Silver Medal, Two Bronze Medals, and several Queen's Prizes have been obtained by Students of this School in the National Competition at South Kensington; and several of the Students have obtained their Art Master's Certificate as well as A.C.T.'s Certificate; also direct admission to the Royal Academy, Slade, Herkomer and other Schools. Two Silver Medals gained by the Students in the Art Section at the National Competi- tion at South Kensingtou this year, together with a Nationall Book Prize, also in Science two passes in Honours, SCIENCE CLASSES: I. Practical Plane and Solid Geometry Wednesdays, 8 to 9.15; Masters, F. F. HOSFORD and W. J. RICHARDS. II. Machine Construction and Drawing Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7.0 to 9.15; Master, THOS. L. WATKINS, Practical Draughtsman, Certificated by the Department of Science and Art. III. Building Construction and Architectural Draw- ing Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7.0 to 9.15; Master, WM. WILLIAMS, Architect, Honours in Building Construction and Art Class Teacher's Certi. ficate. XXII. Steam: Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8.0 to 9.15; Master, Taos. L. WATKINS, Certificated. Classes in Builders' Quantities, .Architectural Draw- ing, Plan Colouring and Sanitary Engineering. Prospectus and further information may be bad on application at the Free Library, Branches, Secretary, or it the School. 05191 By Order. JAMES W. ROGERS. Hon. Sec. MUSICAL. MR. ARTHUR HEY, Mus. BAC., F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (Organist and Choirmaster, St. James's Church). Prepares Advanced Students for the Highest Diplomas in Pianoforte Playing, Organ Playing and Theory. Pupils have recantly obtained the L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O., and A.T.C.L. Diplomas, and 10 passed the Senior Assoc. Board, Local Centre, at the last examination. 17, WALTER-ROAD, SWANSEA. MR. T. J. DENNIS, A.R.O.O. (Organist and Choirmaster of Bethesda Congregational Church, Briton Ferry), ACCEPTS PUPILS IN PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, SINGING & THEORY. Pupils Prepared for Examinations. 21, QUEEN-STREET, NEATH. HUTCHINS' QUADRILLE AND ORCHESTRAL BAND. G. T. HUTCHINS begs to inform his numerous Patrons that he has this Season added to his Repertoire the Latest Publications of Operatic Selections and Dance Music, comprising Lancers, Quadrilles, Valses, Polkas, Schottisches and Barn Dances, from all the Latest Operas. DANCE MUSIC A SPECIALITY. Balls, Oratorios, Cantatas, Garden Parties, Concerts, &c., attended. Any number of Instrumentalists supplied. G. T. H. ATTENDS PRIVATE PARTIES. Piano only, or extra Instruments to suit any room. Terms and Lists of Mu"ic on application. 13, LONDON-ROAD, NEATH. r067 EVERY facility at the "CAMBRIAN" Office M'J for executing all kinds of Printing. Excellence in Quality and Moderation in Price always studied. Estimates free. MUSICAL. DANCING, CALISTHENICS, SPANISH AND PHYSICAL EXERCISES, GEDNEY HOUSE, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD. MISS CRAVEN'S Classes are held at Home on MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, at 5.0; VVEDNTSDATS, at 2.30; SATURDAYS, at 2.15. Adult Tuition Class, MONDAY EVENINGS, 7.30. Classes also held at Carmarthen, Llanelly, the Mumbles, and Llandovery College. Private Lessons. [18 ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 100, WALTER-ROAD. m RS. EDWARD FRICKER, MISS FLORENCE FRICKER, A.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., AND MISS MINNIE FRICKER, L.R.A.M. I Piano, Harp, Violin, Voice Training and Solo Singing, Harmony, Sight-Singing, Theory of Music, Ac. 2444 J MR. C. JOHNSON, F.R.C.O., I (ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER ST. I GABRIEL'S CHURCH), 1 SOLO PIANIST AND CONDUCTOR. Pupils prepared for the highest Local and Metropolitan Exams, in the Practice and Theory of Music. Special Tuition for Advanced Solo- Players. Recent successes include Eight R.A.M. and^ T.C.L. Certificates (Seven Senior). Also Senior Prizes at local Eisteddfodau. MK. JOHNSON has a Vacancy for Professional Pupil after Xmas. Exceptional advantages. 10, BRYN-Y-MOR-ROAD. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC, JL SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON, S.W. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1883. President: H.R.H. The PRINCE of WALES, K.G. Director Sir C. HUBERT H. PARRY, D.C.L., t., M.A., Mus. Doc. Hon. Secretary: CHARLES MORLEY, Esq., M.P. Sixteen FREE OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS will be competed for in February, 1901, as follows 2 Composition I 3 Pianoforte 3 Singing 1 2 Organ I 1 Violin ) 2 Clarinet 1 Hautboy 1 Bassoon 1 Horn. The Scholarships are open to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects within the ages stated in the particulars issued to applicants. They entitle the holder to a thorough and systematic free education at the College only, in theoretical and practical music, and are, as a rule, tenable for a period of three years. In some cases grants towards main- tenance are added, but these cannot be decided until after the election of the scholars has taken place. Preliminary Examinations will be held on Wed- nesday, 30th January, 1901, in various local centres throughout the United Kingdom, and the final competition will take place at the College on or about February 23rd. All persons desirous of competing must apply on the official entry forms, which may be obtained from the College, Prince Consort-road, South Kensington, London, S.W. The last day for receiving these forms, which must be accom- panied by an Official Stamp Certificate of Birth, is 31st December 0719] FRANK POWNALL, Registrar. FIRST-CLASS HOTELS. OYAL HOTEL, SWANSEA FIRST CLASS FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL. EXTENSIVE BANQUETING HALL AlqM BALL ROOM. TABLE D'HOTE LUNCHEON DAILY, From 12.30 to 3.0 p.m. MANAGHRB :— MR. AND MRS. FRANK DICKENS. Telephone 56. LONDON Visitors will find an exceedingly JLJ comfortable place within 15 minutes from Paddington Station, at Pantycelyn House," 87, Marylands-road, W. Terms moderate.—Apply D. J. Truscott. [13546-28-13. RIGHTON.-GRAND HOTEL. Centre of splendid sea front. Electric light throughout. Lift to all floors. Sea water swimming bath. Inclusive terms (if desired) from 12s. daily, or 3k guineas weekly. For particnlars apply to Manager. WILLIAM THOMAS, COMPLETE FURNISHING UNDERTAKER, 109, WATER-STREET, -A BEEAV03ST. YOUR INITIALS or NAME STAMPED in GOLD or SILVER On PURSES, WALLETS, DRESSING CASES, BAGS, etc., by E. B. TINSLAY & CO., 23, UNION-STREET SWANSEA. DAVIES' BALSAM OF HONEY for Coughs. JLF Colds, Asthma, Tightness of the Ohest, &c.- Prepared only by J. DAVIES, M.P.B. Dispensing Chemist, 30, High-street, Swansea, T0604 THOSE HAVING HOUSES TO LET OR SELL, or APARTMENTS TO LET, whether in town or country, should send an ADVERTISE- MENT to "THE CAMBRIAN," which is the best and cheapest medium for this purpose. Prepaid Terms 24 words, Sixpence three times for One Shilling. See Scale of Rates on front page. Office, 58, Wind-street, Swansea. b DAVID THOMAS. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, CORNER CASTLE ST. & TEMPLE ST. LADIES' GOLD AND ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES. ENGAGEMENT, KEEPER and WEDDING RINGS a Speciality. SUITABLE PRESENTS FOR THE SEASON AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Shortly will be issued to Subscribers, in One Volume, uniform in size and extent with the "History of Margam Abbey," Large 8vo., Price One Guinea. A HISTORY OF NEATH ABBEY. AND OTHER GLAMORGANSHIRE MONASTERIES. DERIVED FROM THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM H.M. RECORD OFFICE, THE MARGAM MUNIMENTS, ETC. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. By WALTER DE GRAY BIRCH, LL.D.. F.S.A.. OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM, Formerly Hon. Sec. British Archaeological Association Author of the History of Marram Abbey Editor of the Cartularium Sasor.icura" the Liber Vitae," of Hyde Abbey, Winchester, etc. Names of subscribers, which are to appear in the list piven in the volume, should be sec1 to MR. JOHN E. RICHARDS, Journalist, Neath, without delay, as the edition will be limited. > G69S YOEATHS FOR THE BEST VALUE. DRESS MATERIALS, JACKETS & MILLINERY. MANTLE AND DRESSMAKING. Fit, Style and Neat Work guaranteed at Moderate Prices. Inspection respectfully Solicited. YORATH. 228. HIGH ST.. SWANSEA. ESTABLISHED 1854. X. GANZ, GOLDSMITH, JEWELLER & WATCH MANUFACTURER, 231, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. My Purchases for the Season are now complete, my Stock being much Larger and more comprehensive than it has ever been before. I have also an exceptionally Large Stock of DIAMOND JEWELLERY, bought befcre the recent great rise in price, which I am offering at old Prices. Also 9ct., 15ct., and 18ct. CURB and FANCY BANGLES in endless Variety. [0720 NO HOUSE EQUALS DOWN & SON FOR RELIABLE FURNITURE. -=-=-==:=-===-=:=-==- rHE? MO^T^EXTEI^SIVE^STfX^K^TO^EkECTGIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE. CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE. ESTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CEFTUST. HIGH STREET & MORRIS-LANE. SWANSEA. W. C. ROBERTS. PHOTOGRAPHER, 16 & 17, CASTLE-STREET, SWANSEA. HIGH-CLASS WORK ONLY AT MODERATE PRICES. The work needs only to be seen to be appreciated. C. ROWLAND, CONTRACTOR TO THE SWANSEA HARBOUR TRUSTEES, AND HAULAGE CONTRACTOR TO THE MIDLAND AND OTHER RAILWaY COMPANIES. 'ZLBSBAPHIC ADDRESS— I t-r r, „ "LOCOMOTIVE." It, SOMERSET-PLACE. TICLZPHONE IS& A* J. CHAPPELL. FISHMONGER & OYSTER MERCHANT, POULTERER, DEALER IN GAME, &c., WIND STREET, SWANSEA, AND AT NEWTON-ROAD, MUMBLES. Telegraphic Addraaa •' Chappell, Swansea." COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO ESTABLISHKD 1865. STEAM MARBLE AND MONUMENTAL WORKS, ST. HELEN'S-ROAD, SWANSEA. WILLIAM COPUS. TELEPHONE 142. ———— REDUCTION IN PRICE. ID WELSBACH MANTLES. 7P. BURNERS FROM 1/6. JNO. IEI, NOTT, ST. HELEN'S ROAD, & QUAY PARADE. SWANSEA. THE VERY BEST PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN IN THE PRINCIPALITY BY HENRY A. CHAPMAN. ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, the Best Stairs ^Uty ^Be^'w^rk Paintin^- Improvements and Additions. PRICES :-3 for 2s.; 6 for^; 5s. Sd" 235, HIGH-STREET, Swansea. CARRIAGE WORKS, FISHER-STREET, SWANSEA. tiOlEUN JONES & CO.. CARRIAGE BUILDERS. ifoUelees India Babber ^ppted* JOHN S. BROWN (ESTABLISHED 1879). y Electric Light Contractor to the Swansea Harbour Trust, the Swansea Corporation, Grand Theatre, Baroness Patti- Cederstrom, and One Hundred Large Works and < Collieries in South Wales. THE ————— LARGEST TWENTY' YrEARS' EXPERIENCE in STOCK ELECTRIC LIGHT and POWER V ET FCTTtfr INSTALLATIONS. S TTrwrr ————— FITTINGS in SOUTH A Large Permanent Staff of High WALES. Class Engineers and Electric ————— Wiremen. ELECTRIC TELEPHONFS S, and TELEPHONE LINES of any ^4 WJ length in Town or Country NOT HERE TO-DAY AND GONE TO- GAS ENGINES, STEAM ENGINES, MORROW. DYNAMOS, MOTORS, Always in Stock! W HIGHEST QUALITY WORK. LOWEST PRICES. CONSULTATIONS AND ESTIMATES FREE. JOHN S. BROWN9 OXFORD-STREET. SWANSEA.