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LOCAL WILLS. MS. DAVID DAVIES, CARDIGAN. Mr. David Da vies, of Penyganol, Troedyraur Cardigan, who died on the 25th of Novem,ber, left estate of the gross value of JE624 and probate of his will has been granted to his brother. Mr. Evan Davies, of Penybryn. MRS. ELIZABETH WILMOT, PENHOW Mrs. Ellizabeth Wilmot, of Park Seymour Penhow, who died on January 26, left estate of the gross value of JE772, with net personalty £ 747, and probate of her will has been granted to her son, Mr. Edwy Henry Wilmot, of the same address. MR. DAVID JONES, LLANFYNYDD. Mr. David Jones, of Marohoglwynfaeh, Llanfynydd, Carmarthen, who died on January 16, left estate valued at JS891, with net persomalty £ 495, amd probate has been granted to Mr. Daniel Jones and Mr. John Evans, both of Carmarthen. ME. E. W. JONES, TENBY. Mr. Evan William Jones, of Upper' Frog- street, Tenby, who died on February 2 last, left estate valued at JB915, and probate of i his will has been granted to his daughters, Mrs. Sarah L. Owen and Miss Edith Annie Jones. MR. J. 0. WHITE, MERTHYR. Mr. Joseph Oakey White, of Merthyr, soli- citor, who died on the 15th of February, left estate of the gross value of £ 11,502. with net personalty £U,458, and probate of his will dated the 24th of June, 1903, has been granted to his brothers, Mr. Henry Lewis White and Mr. William Lewis White, both of Merthyr to whom he left the whole of his estate' absolutely. MR. WILLIAM JAMES, LLANGrELEE Mr. William James, of Brynhyfryd Llan- geler, Carmarthen, grocer, corn merchant and miller, who died on October 26 left I estate of the gross vstlue of £5,386, with net personalty £ 599. Probate, with a codicil of September 18, 1$07. has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Sarah James, and his son, Mr j John Owen James, corn merchant The testator left his residence qnd one-third of his business to his said eon, and he left the residue of his estate to his widow. MR. JABEZ LONG. MOUNTAIN ASH. Mr. Jo-bez Long, of 58 and 60. Commercial- street, Mountain Ash, grocer, wine and spirit merchant and provision merchant, who died on the 6th of February, aged 67 years, irft estate of the gross value of £ 3,313, with net personalty £3,172, and probate of his will da.ted the 20th of January, 1904, has been granted to his son, Mr. Harry William Long, of Maesycoed, Aberdare-road, Mountain Ash provision jnerchant, and Mr. George Waited Mills, of Oxford-street, Mountain ABhfbSeT The testator left his household and personal effects to his son Harry and his daughters Edith and Jessie, and he left the goodwill of his business and his business premises to his ea-id son, and the residue of his estate he left upon trust for his said two daughters Edith and Jessie, and their issue. MRS. ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, CHELTEN* HAM. Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, of FOUcouberg, Bays Hill, Cheltenham, who -died on February 16 last, widow of Mr. Thomas Phillips, of Kemerton Court. Gloucester, and late of Newport, left estate of the er™« vialue of £ 3,047, with net personalty £ 2 924 and probate of her will, dated March 29 1902' with a codicil of July 29, 1906, has been granted to her sons, Mr. Edward Phillips of Newport, brewery director, and Mr. Walter Clifford Phillips, of Newport, solicitor. The testatrix left the property over which she had power of appointment under the will of thej 1«te Ann Smith to her daughters-in-law, s Nellie and Mabel Phillips, and she left oertain jewellery to each of her daughters Amy Beaumont, Ethel Devereux. and Mabel Conlman, £ 25 to each of the executors of her ffwlu mf25 her ^achnnan, William Slnrton. The residue of her estate she left to all of her children im equal shares.

FAIRS FOR MARCH. The following list of markets and fairs u supplied by local correspondents, and eve™ care has been taken to ensure aocuracv vn responsibility can, however, be accepted tor errore. Readers are invited to send addi lions or corrections, eo as to make the lint useful as possible. u Tregaron is] Penderyn „ Carmarthen Crow inn 5? 16 Newcastle Saiiyn £ Pontardawe ie Llanwneo Letterston 17 LI-Y-ddYfri 23 Abergavenny 17 Qroas Inn „ Zi Tregaron 17 Cowbrldge i\ Pont-neath-Vaughan 17 Llandovery i. Haverfordwest 17 Gellygaer « Whltland 17 Talybont (Car.Y P B«ncath 17 Neath fl 13 Gower Ina .i" « J8 Llangyfeiach V. 30 Nar berth 21 Crymmych t, Newcastle Emlyn 25 Tregaron 51

———————='='————B* LOCAL COMMISSIONS. RETIREMENT OF MAJOR WILLIAM KENNEDY. The "London Gazette" on Tuesday nieht contained the following:- S MILITIA. Carmarthen Royal Garrison Artillery — Captain and Honorary Major Wij lam Kennedy retires, with permission toretain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform- dated September 5. Lieutenant William J H Hughes to be captain; dated January 1. MILITIA INFANTRY 3rd Battalion the South Wales Borderers The undermentioned second-lieutenants to be lieutenants, dated February 19 :-John D D Evans and John C. Lloyd. 3rd Battalion Welsh Reeim«™t — J^keley, V&XK wS^^f. ment, to be adjutant, vice Oantain Lewie, Essex Regiment; dated February*27 VOLUNTEER RIFLES. 2nd Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regi- ment. Surgoon-lieutenant-colonel Hepburn" M.D., is granted the honorary rank of surgeon-colonel; dated February 12. IMPERIAL YEOMANRY Gloucestershire (Royal, Gloucestershire Hussars).-Honorary-lieutenant in the Army Algar Henry Stafford Howard, late cantaiTi RoyaJ Garrison An?S (Militia), to tre second-lieutenant; dated January 1. Supernumerary-second-lieutênánt the Hon. Hugo F. Charteris is seconded under the cond'^ons of Paragraph 410, Imperial Yeoananrv ^regulations; dated January 1. VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. 2nd Glamorganshire.—Captain W. Lewis to be major; dated December 10. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (VOLUN- „ TEEES). 1 South Wales Border Bearer Company — lieutenant John O'Sullivan, from the Man- Chester Companies, to be lieutenant; ^ated December 19. December 19.

LOCAL WEDDING. EEES—JOHNS. The marriage took place at Oapel Als, Llanelly, on Tuesday of the Rev. Gwilym Kees, B.A., Llandyssul, eon of Mr. Wm Rtfs Blaengwynfl, to Miss M. K. Johns, B.A., only daughter of the Rev. lir. Johns. The cere- mony was performed in the presence of & large gathering by the father of the bride assisted be the Rev. W. Arfon Johne, brother of the bride; the FAT. J. Mardy Jtees. Loijdon, brother of tbo bridegroom, and the Bev. fhrifHth. Evajis, B.A., Ogmoire Vale.

LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES. MISS WILLIAMS, ABERDAltE. Miss Martha Williams, headmistress at the Town National Schools, Aberdare, for many years, died an Saturday. Miss Williams had been ailing for some time, but had to give un her scholastic duties only about a fortm^ut lady was a saster of the late +L Williams, who was headmaster of the same school. She was highly esteemed throughout the district. FUNERAL OF A BUIUEH WELLS LADY. One of the largest funerals witnessed at Builth Wells for some time took place when the remains of the late Mrs. Isabella Morris, wife of Mr. John Morris, J.P., chairman cf the urban district council, were laid to rest in St. Mary's Churchyard. Nearly every home in the town and immediate neighbour- hood was represented. Prior to proceeding to the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel the Rev. H. C. Percy conducted a brief service at the house. At the chapel" 0 rest in the Lord was played by Mr. Sydney Phillips as the cortege entered, and "I know that my Redeemer liveth" as it left. The Philhar- monic Choir attended, and the singing of the hymns, Brief life is here our portion and Hark, hark, my soul," formed a very impressive portion of the service. The Rev H. C. Percy, assisted by the Rev. Lewis James officiated at the chapel and graveside. MR. LYN HARDING S FATHER DEAD. Much regret is felt at the death of Mr Richard Harding (farmer), late of Church House, St Bride's, who passed away at Treherbert. Deceased was 64 years of age, and had been ill only a few days. He was father of Mr. Lyn Harding, the e-ele- brated actor, and of Police-constable Wil- liam Harding (Cardiff), whilst a sister of these two is Mrs. Sheppard, of the Claude Hotel, Roath. MISS KNOTTS, LLANELLY. The death took place on Wednesday after- noon of Miss Knotts, of New Dock, Llanelly, after a brief illness. The news of lier demise came as a shock to her numerous acquaintances, among whom she was held in the highest esteem. The deceased lady who was the daughter of the late Captain Hayten, was for several years a member of the Llanelly Board of Guardians.

A WELSH FUNERAL IN BRITTANY. Sympathy will be felt by many in Wales with the Rev. W. Jenkyn Jones, Presbyterian pastor of Quimper, Finisterre, Brittany, in the loss he has sustained of his younger daughter. Emilita Antoinette, who died from measles on Wednesday, February 26, at the age of nine. The funeral took place on February 28, hundreds of people being present from Quimper and the district round it. A service was held first at the Evan- gelical Church, conducted by the Rev Monsieur Kissel, of Lorient, and the proces- sion then followed the coffin to the Pm testant cemetery, headed by some of the little one's school-fellows, who carried numerous floral tributes. The scene at the grave, where M. Kissel again officiated was ver/ affecting, and testified to the respect and affection in which Mr. Jones and his famiiy are held. The Eev. Mr. Jenkins, pastor of Morlaix, was amongst those present.

WELSH COLLIERY OOMPANY IN LIQUIDATION. The London Gazette on Tuesday night contained a notice which states that at an extraordinary general meeting of members of the National Animal Medicine Company (Limited), recently held at the Castle Hotel, Shaftesbury-street, Newport, it was resolved and duly confirmed that the company be wound up voluntarily. Mr. U. C. Parsons, 95, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, has been appointed liquidator, to whom creditors are asked to send their claims before April 8. A further notice states that a general meeting of the Cynon Colliery Company (Limited) will be held at the offices of the company, 3, Gloucester-place, Swansea, on April 14, at four p.m., for the purpose of having the liquidator's accounts showing the manner in which the winding-up has been conducted and the property of the com- pany disposed of, and of hearing any explanation that may be given by Mr. James of Lowick, the liquidator. The creditors of the Isca Coal Company (Limited) are required before April 30 to send Particulars of their debts or claims to Mr Harold Wood, of Westgate-chambers, New. port (Mon.), the liquidator of the company Another notice states that the creditors of Cnchton, Perrine. and Co. (Limited) (in Y* S? f<r^ liquidation) are required before April 11 to send in their claims to Mr R a Noel, of Victoria.-chambers, 18, Queen-street, Cardiff, the liquidator. The Gortlamd Steamship Company (Limited) has been wound up voluntarily Mr J E dator' °f Cardiff' haS b6en aPP0inted liqui-

WELSH TRADESMEN'S TROUBLES The "London Gazette" states that receiving orders have been made against the (follow- ing — John Morgan, of Tynewydd Farm, Llwyd- coed, Aberdare, farmer. Edward William Harding. 130, Holton-road, Barry, family and shipping butcher William Alfred Speed, of The Carlton, Vic- toria-road, Penarth, confectioner Mosgrove C. R. Wood, 25, High-street, Llandaff, hairdresser and newsagent David Goodman, of Garth Stores, Merthyr Tydftl. grocer and draper,

WESTERN MAIL HOLIDAY SCHEME. A Fortnight's Free Trip on the Continent for 6 Lady Readers. The fair Tourist must be of not Ieee t'han 18 Yeve of w, and must be UMlnted on the form given below. wmmated on The 6 nominees who receive x on the Coupons which will appear^T\» daily in the "Western Mail" until Next will be entitled to t £ » TH» 30 The Coupons should be sent in in w„v neatly fastened together with wSfched stating the number about once a receiyed after FRIDAY 3rd, 1908, and the award will be on FEIDAY, JULY 10th. Only one Nomination Form is neoeaiarv each Candidate. necessary for Readers who prefer to send in their Sub- scriptions in advance at the usual mtL ^n wul6d to following exJT VoS which they may give to any person or pere^S y ^n^ated, by writing to the Editor. If delivered by a Newsagent • 3 Months, 6/6, 250 Extra Votes • f. AM: If posted:— 3 Months, 9/9, 250 Extra Votes; 6 Months. 19/6, 500- Extra. V otee; 12 Mont;1Is. 39/ 1,000 Extra V oteø.. SUBSCRIBERS can ofthop tonil UA thoy prefer, pay their reSui?* °r' ,f asrent In advance. In which the newsagent's receipt murt accompanied by a addressed envelope for ita an intimation as to which »«r5-' and th. «ote.«."Si,cohr.^5a«"« The Winners may select the Place or Places to be Visited and the Dates. They wceive First-ciass Boat and Railway ml at L. f,or Expenses, and £ 5 W Theatre Tickets. Gratuities. Ac., the total expense to be limited to £ 30 per head. There will be no obligation for the Tourist! to travel together, or to go as a party or at any particulax time, but ehOUld any Winner ♦ £ ,Join a Personally-conducted party hi* e oompany arrangements will be made accordingly. byA hirn€h™i/eSlrea be accompanied arrant lady may rhird cla^ travelliD^ second or expensesff&c 7 economiei^ on hotel If any question arieaa ae to, the tion, the Editor's dec.Won will be final. «1Wie "•

"WESTERN MAIL" HOLIDAY NOMINATION FORM. [To be forwarded to the Editor, W«t^« Mail," Cardiff.] w«tern I hereby Nominate Hiss or Mrs. of — and certify that she is not less than 18 yeaiB of age, amd is a. respectable person. Name HooeeihoMer. Address Please write name and address of Nominee 4 in full. Publir ;R.ottCtS. pRUBENTlAL ASSURANCE OOM. PANY (LIMITED). CMetf Office; HGLBORN BARS, LONDON. SUMMARY OF THE REPORT PRESENTED TV/- MFTY-N'INTH ANNUAL MEiET- ING, HELD ON 5TR MARCH, 1908. ORDINARY BRANCH-The numiber of policies issued during- the year was 86,08u assuring the sum of £ 8,156,865, and producing a new annual premium income of £ 466,3t>7 L.Pr?7U11JJlrifi received during the year were iH.w.o/ being an increase of £1¡j9,406 over the year 1906. The claims of the year amounted to £ 2,430,117. The number of deaths was 8,243, a-risd 12,328 endowmeiLt assur- ances matured. JrPilniimber in force at the end of the year was 643,206 BUaXCII.—The premiums received during the year were £ 6,661,631, bemg a.n inarease of £ 162,603. The claims of the year amounted to £ 2,663,090. The number wa« 281,990, and 4,494 endowment assurances matured. The number of free policies granted during the year to those policyholders of five years' standing and upwards who desired to discontinue their payments was 128,429, the number in force wh?r?h 1h?°'75S' 01 tTee Policies 321M becam« claims during the year was Tne total number of policies in force at tne end of the year was 17,469.835; their average duration exceeds eleven years. 1'he assets of the company, ill both ™ Is .sh0'wn Baliance-siheet, are L68,006,284, being an mcreaee of £4.119.279 over 'I of 1906. pursuance of the policy indicated in the last; report, a scheme was approved by the mootinlgs held in July last In-dustrral Branch policyholders, Superin-tendents, Asedsrtiaut Superin- tendents, and Agents to specified shares in the profits of the Company. The Dirootors axe pleased to announce that in the Ordinary Branch a reversionajrv bonus at the rate of Li 12s. per cent, on the original sums assured has agiain been added to an classes of participating policies issued since the year 1876. w In the Industrial Branc/h a botmus by waw of addition of 5 per oenit. to the sums assured will be paid onallpoliciee of over five years' duration, which become claims either by i ?? maturity of endowment from the 6th of March, 1906, to the 4th of March, 1909 bo^h_dategi inclusive. General Balance-sheet of the Prudential Assurance Company (Limited), being the • Summary of both Branches, on the 31st December, 1907. LIABILITIES, Kr^fi °apit'al = 1.000,000 K«^rve funds 2,550,000 0 0 liiie a&suranee funds fA 9rr 11; z Claims under life poMoies ad: 13 3 mitted 126,995 10 0 acc*™™ £ 68,006,284 3 1 ASSOETS. 8. d.1 British Government securities. 3,415,855 16 fl Indian aiiid Coloniail G'oveTTb- ment securities 6,250,929 14 8 Railway and other debentures and debenture stocks, and and debenture stocks, and gold and sterling bonds 8,623.412 10 4 Loans on County OoaBtcul, Mumi. cipal and other rates 14 850 29Q a m Freehold ground Feiits and 810 Scotch feu duties 4,759 434 n Freehoild and leasehold pro- perty 3,628 927 19 11 Mortgages on property within tihe United Kingdom 8,687 757 9 n Railway, Gas, and Water Stocks 7,237.407 18 11 Suez Canal shares 162.19^ 1^ o Telegraph and other shares 97 207 4 a Metropolitan and Loudon County Consolidated stocks, and City of Landion bonds 251 059 9 9 Metropolitan Water Board StOCiiS Arc flwr 7 <«a *t Bank of Iteigiand stock 202'754 7 m Indian, Colonial and Foreign 10 corporation sitoc&s 1.770 "520 1^ 1 Foreign Government securities 1,899,'039 19 6 8 6 r:== 'l-s g 8 Outstanding premiums and agents baliances 551 979 3 5 Outstanding interest and rents 558,679 5 9 Cash-iM hands of superinten- ■deiljts 7C »7QT Jr Ditto^—On deiposit, on cutrrent accounts, and in hand 438.482 2 3 £68.006.284 3 3 SCfHCOLING, > T A. C. THOMPSON ( Managers. D. W. STABLE, } T „ J. SMART, S Jcant Secretaries.. H. A. H ARB EN, Chairman. THOS. C. DEWEY, t r« W. T. PUGH ( Directors. We have examined the Cash transaotions (reoeip-ts and payments) affecting the accounts of the Assets amd Investments for tihe year ended December 31st, 1907, and we i. j same in good order and properly vouched. We have also examined the Deeds and Securities, Certificates, &c., representing the Assets and Inveatmemfts set out in the above account, and we oecrtify tibat tlhey were in possession and safe custody as on Deoeimber 31fit, 1907 DElLOITTE, PLENDUIE, GRIFFTPHS, MMl CO., Gbaxitexed Aooou.nta.nts. 17th Feibrttary, 1908. Any further infoirmiataon can be obtained from J. Howarth, Esq., J.P., Inspector, and Messrs. J. Morcom, J.P., and J. Randell, PrudeiLtiaJ-butIdmgs, St. Mary-etireet, Cardiff. feottls, Jjparos, 8c asoarUtitg (Establishments. -77- GLASGOW. DRINK. HUNDREDS RECLAIMED BY JJAGEY mREATMENT. 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l)trth5, ilarrtageg, Beatte, lit iHtmonam,$ct. NOTICES appearing under these headings are • charged at a minimum rate of Is. Od. for 20 words and ?d. for each additional 10 words or part of 10 words, and must be prepaid. This charge secures in- sertion in both "WEEKLY MAIL" and "WESTERN MAIL"; for an additional payment of 6d. the notice will also be inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS." No notice of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telegrams or Telephonic Messages cannot be acted on until oonfirmed in writing. BIRTHS. BERNSTEIN.—On the 7th instant, at 37, Oakfield-street, Cardiff, the wife of Haas Bernstein, a daughter. COX.—On the 10th instant, at Fernleig-h, Millbrook- road, Dinas Powls, the wife of Alfred Cox, of a son. CRATCHLEY.—On the 6th instant, at Fermain, Staji- well-road, Penarth, the wife of F. R. Cratchley, of a daughter. CROFT.—Oil Shrove Tuesday, a.t The Vicarage, Cwm, the wife of the Rev. J. Ll. Croft, of a eon. DAVIES.—On the 8th inst., at Maesyllan, Neath Abbey, the wife of J. Howell Davies, of a daughter. DILLWYN.—On the 7th instant, at Craig-y-mor, Mumbles, the wife of R. M. Diliwyn, of a daughter. JAME:S.-On 6th March, at London House, Ynysmudw, the wife of Joseph James, of a son. LAA i_^IESTER.—On the 9th Inst., a.t Sta.verton, Moseley, Birmingham, to Mr. and Mrs. George Lan- chester, a daughter. RICHARDS.—The wife of T. E. Richajdfi, Inglewood, Caerphilly, on the 8th instant, of a daughter. SHEEHAN.—On March 1st, at 9, Plasturton-aveoue, the wife of Wm. Sheehan, of a son. WELCH.—On the 10th inst., at 77, Tynewydd-road, Barry, to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Welch, a son. WILLIAMS.—On Friday, March 6th, 1908, at Wynmo 1 House, Pontypridd, to Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym. B. Williams, a son. I WILLIAMS.—On the 6th instant, at Croydon Villa, Porthcawi, the wife of .Arthur Williams (" Rest" Secretary), of a daughter. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—JONES. On the lOth. March, at Argyle Chapel, Swansea, by Rev. A. Wynne Thomas, Edwin Dowland Davies (Solicitor), eldest son of the late Edwin Davies a.nd of Mrs. Edwin Davies, Swansea, to Frances Amelia (Millie) Jones, elder da.ughteir of the late Jonathan Jones and of Mrs. Jonathan Jones, of 1, The Grove, Uplands, Bwan8ea. MORGAN—FOWLER.—At St. James' Church, Trede- gar, on March 9th, by the Per. T. Theophiliis, R.D., and the Rev. G. E. H. Theophilus, M.A., Cuthbert William Morgan (Bert), son of the late Mr. J. G. Morgan and Mrs. Morgan, Tredegar, chief engineer of S.S. Ilwen, and Louie M. Fowler, daughter of the late Mr. J. P. Fowler and .Mr5. Fowler, Beaufort Villa, Tredegar. PROBERT—ELLIS.—Cta March 3M, at St. Mark's, Coventry, by the Rev. L. Wood, James Probert of Swansea, to Gwladys mils, daughter of the late Doctor Henry V. Ellis, Reynoldstone, Swansea. YOUNG—JACOBS.—On Maroh 3rd, at the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Cardiff, by the Rev. Alick Henderson, B.A. (Vicar), Ernest John, second son of Mr. William Young and Mrs. Young' Cardiff, to Gwladys May, youngest daughter of ex-Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs, J.P., and Mrs. Jacobs, Cardiff. At Home, 89, Niniam-road, Roath Park, April 1st and 2nd. MARTEN.—Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Marten will be at Home, at Henstaff Court, Creigiau (Barry Railway), during the first week in April, DEATHS. BIGGS.—On February 27, in Kondagwa Province, Northern Nigeria, of wounds received on patrol, Norman Biggs, Captain, 3rd Welsh, aged 37, third eon of John Biggs, late of Pecoylan, Cardiff. By cable. BOWDEN.—March 4th, 1908, at the Fforohneol Anns, Godreaman, Aberdare, Annie, the only daughter of Mrs. W. Jones, a-ged 21 years. BRAY.-On the 5th inst., at Goginan, near Aber ystwyth, Grace, wife of Capt. Nicholas Bray J.P., in her eighty-third year. Deeply regretted COOK.—On March 5th, 1908, at 37, College-road I Ion daff North, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, in her seventy-fifth year.. DAVID.—Thomas David, Cattle Dealer, St. Mellon's. EASON.—On the 6th inst., at the residence of hea son-in-law, Green Meadow Inn, Llangeinor Garw Valley, Mary Eason widow of the late Reuben Eaion, Butcher, la.tp of Dowlais. EVANS.-On March 9th, at Tugela Villa, Walker-road Splottlands, Cardiff, Sarah Jane, the wife of David Daniel Evans, and daughter of the late William Hum- phreys, Troedyrhiw Funeral Friday (private) GRIFFITHS.-March 5 1^, at 91, Cardiff-road, Aber- dare, Sophia, thp ^loved wife of Richard Griffiths, Great West err! A^rdare' and daughter of Rees Lewis, Cna-im^r, Aberdare HAMLYN.—The death of Mr. Thomas Hamlyn father of Mrs. H. A. I1 opham, 71, Morden-road, Newnort Mon., and Mre. Smuth, 52, Claude-road, CanJifl! occurred at Appledore, Devon, on Monday, the 24th February. HINDE.-lOth inst., Joshua Bryer Hinde, at Bryncelm, Treherbert (the residen-ce of his son, Dr. W. C Hinde) Funeral Friday, Three p.m. HOWELL. On the, 10th inst., at Brynhyfryd, Aber- avon, Kate, wid w of the late Llewelyn Howell. Private funeral. JONES.—March 5th, at Palmiwrst, Camberky, Surrey, Mr. George Herbert Bertram Jones, eon of Mr. George Jones, of Goschen, NeatH, South Wales, aged 32 years. No cards. JUSTIN.—Om 3' J11 Bristol, Samuel Henry Justin, Sen., a^e<1^;7"DeePly regretted by his sor- i-owing Wife and Children. KING.—'March 3rd Merthyr, Annie Sophia, dearly beloved wife of Edward King, late clajence Inn, —Deeply m5>ur2'^ ller sorrowing Children. JENKINS.-Obi March 8 at h« residence, Cartrefle, North-road, Aoerystwyth, Sarah M. Jenkins Deepl; mourned. Funeral FrIday, 13th, at 2.30, for Aber- ystwyth Cemetery. LEWIS.—On Monday. March 6th, F^anoa, Tran^h eldest daughter of Lewis Lewis, of Rhydygwern Farm', Lower Machein- MORRICE.-March 8th, at Dynevor House. Oxton, Cheshire, aged 6f years, Andrew Webster MoKtce. we I.th inst., at 2, CUfton-place, New- port, Mon., Jane Elizabeth, wMow of the late R. H. Nicholas, of the same towjtt, and daughter of the late Bev. Thomas Selkirk,, AT MAXY, Lamoaehipe. lo her nioety-llist year. PORTER.—March 4th, at Bedlwyn-road, Ystrad Mynach, Elizabeth Porter, aged 78, widow of the late Edward Porter. BEES.—March 6th, at Boverton, Liantwit Major, Eran Rees aged 79. Funeral Tuesday, Two o'clock, at Liantwit Major Church. Deeply regretted. ROBERTS.—Francis Henry Roberts, on March llth, suddenly, a.t 6, Bangor-road. Boath, aged 66. RO GSRS.—On the 4th tost., Mary Helen Rogers, youngest daughter of tM laif James White Rogers, Builder, Aberavon, and sister-in-law to B. A. Griffiths, London House, Cwmavon. RUSSELL.—At Cowbridge, on Sunday last, William Russell, Professional Cricketer, aged 37 years. SCUDAMORE —On the 9th inst- a.t Carmarthen, John W. Scudamore, dearly beloved and eldest son of J. B. and S. J. Scudamore, Bute Docks. SHAW.—On March 4th, at PerahUl, Gowerton, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of William Shaw, in her seventy-seventh year. „ THOMAS.—On March 7th, at Tredfi«ar Arms, Cross Keys, Herbert Prichard, youngest son of Daniel and the late Elizabeth Thomas, aged i9 years. THOMAS.—At 30 Albert-street .Aberdare, 0n Monday Morning, MarcH 9th, 1908, William Thomas (Ece Wenallt), aged 55 years. WARLINGTON —On Frida-T. March 6th, M. Oaklands, Bridgend, Llewellyn Wallington, aged 76. WILLIAMS.—On March 7t.b, at Bllte Villa, Aberdare, Martha Williams, Head Mistrees, Town National Schools, Aberdare, aged 53.. WILLIAMS.—On the 2nd of M.a.rch, a4. Penarth, L1.am- gibby, Mon., Julia BUeo. wife of William Charles Addams Williams.. WILLIAiMS.—At New P*1* Fax°1' Maroh 4th, Rees Williams aged 66. Funeral (public) on Tuesday, the loth., for Pyle, at Two p.m. Friemds will please acceipt intimation. WILLIAiMS.—On the 8th instant, at S5, Romilly-road, Barry, Jane Williams, of Aberdare, In her eighty- sixth year. WILLIAMS.—On Thursday. March 5th, at Femhall, Treharris, Henry Willianis Oate Penyhwtoha), aged 68 years.

ACKNOWJJEDGMENTS. GRIFFITHS.—Mr. Richard Griffiths and Family, GTeat Western Railway, have received so many kind letters of sympathy in their Irreparable loss that they are quite unable to thank individually their friends for the deep feeling shown to them in their great sorrow, also for the beautiful flowers sent, and beg their acceptance of this acknowledgment. PRATT.—Mr. Pratt and Family beg to thank all those who kindly sent wreaths and Byropathy in their lad bereavement. „ „ PRICE.—Mrs. Price and Family, Castle-street, Caer- philly, desire to express sincere thanks to their many friends for the kind sympathy extended them in their recent ead bereavement. TR EJG-A RTH EN.—M rs. Tregarthen and Family, 9 Plaaturton-plaoe, desire to express sincere thanks to their many friends for the kind sympathy extended them in their recent sad bereavement, and far wreaths. WILLIAMS.—Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Williams desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends for the great kindness shown them In their recent bereavement .—Rose Cottage, Llaudough, Cardiff. bereavement .—Rose Cottage, Uamdough, Cardiff.

IN jlEiMORLAM. DAVIES.—In Loving Memory ot my dear Mother Emily Davies, 49, Ciydach-road, Clydach Vale Irtio passed away on the 12th MaTCh, 1906. EVAJSo.—In Loving Memory of my dear Mother Marv Ann Evans, of Homry House, Glynrhondda-street Cardiff, who passed away on the 9th of March 1903* JON.Es._in Loving MeJQOry of Emily, dearly beloved wife of E. R. Jones, Tobacconist, Victoria-street, MeTthyr, who went to rest Maroh llth, 1906. Loving Memory of Charlotte, the widow ot the late Captain David Morgan, of Cardiff, and dearly beloved mother of David John Morgan. Barry who died March 7th, 1898. BUSSELL in Loving Memory of my dear Htnbaxtd, William Hinde Russell, Cardiff, Pilot, who fell asleep in Jegus, 8th Maroh, 1905. THOMAS in Ever-loving Memory of William Thomas, late Superintendent of Police,, of Bnfleld, Bridget,' who passed away March 9th, 1903.. THOMAS.—In Loving Memory of my dear Husband, John Thomas, Wooddde, Overland-road, Mumbles, and late of Merthyr Tydfil, who died on March frth, 1900 aged 80. TIMOTHY—In Loving Memory of Matilda Jane (Tilly), beloved daughter of Thomas and Jane Timothy, who died March 10th, 1897.—God has taken the loved one from our home, but never from our hearts.—Her sorrowing Parents. TOZER.—In. Loving Memory of Mary, the beloved daughter of Thomas and Millie Tozer, of Craigilea, Ton Peotre, who died March 9th, 1907, aged four months.—" Thy will be done."

Mutational 8nno interments pRESWYLFA" HIGH SCHOOL, 11, NEVVPORT-EOAD (near Univ. 0011.). Boardere' Residence, 27, RICHMOND-ROAD (2 minutes from T.V. and R. Railways). Principal Misa Jonee. Pupils prepared for London Ma trie Oxford and Cambridge Locals, Collet of Preoeptors', Civil Service, and Pianoforte and Violin Exa- minationa. Recreation Grcrand, Swimming, Tennis, Sanitary Certificate. Vacancies for 2 Boarders. Term begiiw Jam. 16. Pupils received at any time. Girli' and Boys' Kindergarten. al021 Por Illuminated Addresses wt all kinds and PIt. I ecaaall; I WESTERN MAIL. Lttf., f eardiff. J -I. ,jQl PREPAID SCALES. WEEKLY MAIL. Small prepaid advertisement* are inserted at the rates mentioned below.- — Words. Once. ^hree • Times. Times, s. d, s. d. s, d, 14 0 6 10 16 15 to 22 0 9 1 6 2 3 23 to 30 10 20 30 vsh extra n t n c no 8 Words 0 3 0 6 0 9 WESTERN MAIL AND EVENING EXPRESS COMBINED. Words. Olice, ars|iS,. s, d. s, d, s. d. M 0 8 1 4 2 0 15 to 22 1 0 2 0 3 0 23 to 30 1 4 2 8 4 0 -1- Each extm n n „ t n 8 Words 0 4 0 8 1 0 la all cases the name and address are coauted as part of the advertisement. ir tunfit". MADAME Ada Thomas, Austin Villa, Chepstow-road, Newport; piano, banjo, mandoline, qui tar; singing; private danc- uisr lesecms; eng-agements accepted, balls, daaioas, Cinderelias, &c. wl506 Crabellers;, Agents, æt. A WELL-KNOWN" SEED and NURSE'RY FIRM iis desirous of APPOINTING suitabile ag-EOTS To Sell on Oammissiofii in di&triote where they are not represented.—Ap>ply, with Full Partdculars, S.&eds," O 51, Weekly Mail, Car- diff. W1522 iiltsfctllanfDUg Situations Situations Vacant. WAINTED immediately Experieooicied Stylish Milliner.—Apply, stating- full particulars, Johns, 119, Bute-street, Treher- bert. w506u!4 TTTANTED, Good Hou £ .e-pa.rLourma,id; small V family—Apply Miss Handcock, Tre- leaven, Reotory-road, Penarth. 99wl4 KA WOMEtN DOMESTICS Wauted at on«e for CANADA. Good Wages. Splendid prospects. Assisted Passages. Conducted Parties now being arranged by the SALVA- ^T.ON ARMY.—Ap.ply to Colonel D. C. Lamb,- 122- Queen Victoria-stroet, London, E.C. w!518 Q ANIT ARY Inspectors and Practical Sani- tary Science Examiua-tions, Cardiff and Bristol; preparation by correspondence.— particulars, testimonials, a.pply to Sanitary Association, 25. Baldwin-street, Bristol. 7963 ROYAL Navy and Royal Marines.—Boys and Men, 151 to 25 years of age; eood character e6SJential.-Apply to Admiralty Recruiting Offices, at 5, Park-etreet, Cardiff; 138 b, High-street, Swansea; North Park- street,_Pem1 Dock. 7800 OrtA MEN WANTED for work on Farms and Railroad Construction in CANADA. Good wages. WORK GUARAN- TEED. Conducted Parties now being arranged by the SALVATION AJEMY.—Apply at once to Colonel D. C. Lamb, 122, Queen Victoria-street, London, E.C. wl517 iftetnral ftemefcies. RHEUMATISM iSpeediiy Cured.—Mr. Bairing- Gould, 456, Ca.mden-road, London, very sitrcngly recoimmends Wonderful Cheap Rheu- matism Cure; free information for addressed envelope. 366 u 14 envelope. 366 u 14 A DVICE Free for Stamp.—Mr. and Mre. Stewart, Herbal Specialists, 9, Grove- place, Swansea. wl472 i*fU5(ellaneous. Miscellaneous Sales. CHEVIOT Suitings, Tennis Flannels, Habit Cloths, New Stripe Suitings, 3/11 drees length; paid; patterns free.—Bradford Dress Warehouse, Bradford. wl510 SPRING Novelties.—Washing dress mate- rials 4|d. yard, carriage paid; Bargain Blouse lengths 1/- each; patterns free.— Birketit's Warehouse, Bradford. wl511 T ADIES' Cashmere Dress Lengths 2/11; f-i Stripe Suitings, Habit Cloths, Dyed rancies, 3/11; paid; patterns free.—Pearson's Dreas Warehouse. Leeds. w1512 "VTEitSlLDA, Shiantungu, Crepes, Zephyrs for Blouses and day. Ac.-50 la 7d.. 100 2B. 9d keepers Parcel, 5s., carriage paid; marve- lous ^alue—llampt/>rx's, 296, Navarino Man- alons, London. wl504 Carriages on Sale or Hire, equal wo eaey term6; hearses eSSs lfnd^i^^Kington cars, coaches, han- fi^• ohar-a-bancs; great stock. ISSSSs;1,Mten- «■ — W1424 A ^S?^SlI0fKoTim1 3md a litUe "Secco- when next somethiifg i^^broken' W^h50^ table or a tea-pot r Wh€ther a china oup, "Secootine" tU or a cheap tubes obtainable ^J^LeVi?ry ngr" In —^uaMe e very where, w 1415—7 FOR Sale by PrivaT^T^r the Maohine^n thIeSty'- the Whole ot now occapied by Alev* Engineering Works (Limited). Town Do^ v Oldham and Sons tion can be mode Mon" boors. ifty during business "7 ——— vrl058 G"M^fee' _A,iGthe information reanir^S^' .containing all the demers; prioe sixrio^? ?or amateur gar- ehiilling net, by olo-a one Stores, Western M??, ^id;,extra.—Stationery -^aii-buildinga, Cardiff. — i 1404 L^revised iliUion."—Second Edition, date, oc itainin:? '?PDIlJa^ed: the Law ap-10 all information f^. »^es, and comprising Is. net, or boun^T ^marv purposes; price 3d. extra —clotl1 Is- net, postage &tore6' Weeicrn^^ii- Ior the Million," by a Family tainine —A Medical Handbook, con- ordinarv 6 information required for —StationJS price Is. net (postage 3d.) Cardiff y Western Mail-buildings. wl405 YyEDDlNG Cards, Latest Designs.—We will a sample book any distance, •arriago paid.—Stationery Stores, Western Mjjl Limited. Oa.rriiff. JV/f 0URN1NG Cards, Choice Designs.—We will Z. een<i a sample 'book any cistance, carriage paid.—Stationery Stores. Western Mail Limited, Cardiff- A TLAS of the World's Commerce, edited by J. G. Bartholomew, F.R.S.E.; a new work of remarkable value. Price 218.; car. Ii.a,ge paid—Stationery Stores, Western Mail Limited. Cardiff. PILLOW Doyleys—ii dozen, assorted sizes, in box. beautiful lace edges, 8!d.; postage ljd.—iStatlonery Stores. Western Mail, Cardiff. t"UFT Y Japanese Serviettes; assorted designs,; very artistic; price 18., postage 3d. extra.—stationery Stores, Western Mail Cardiff. DISH Pa.pers.-The Premier Box, <-iyni-.a.injng six dozen assorted, useful sizes, 6id., postage 2d. 72 Oval Lace Dish Papers assorted sizes, la., postage 2d.—Statioiiery Stores, Western Mail, Cardiff. THE Empress Style Pen: a splendid pen, ± and vpry reliable; 18. 9d., post free — Stationery Stores, Western Mail. Cardiff. SWAN" Fountain Pens, trom 10e. 6d. to C7 428., post free; write for price-list StaUonery Stores, Western Mail Limited Cardiff. ^-mited. \717"ATERMAN Fountain Pens, from ice 6d tT to 50s., post free; write for illustrated £ SS&'•sSS0°<>^), We8l'»,* ONOTTO" Self-filling Fountain Pens, from 10s. 6d., "post free.—Stationery Stores, Western Mail. Cardiff. LORDS Blotting, Paper; in packets con- f taihmg '<> sheets; 9d. )}OISt.a,ge ii#j Stationery Stores, Western Mail. Cardiff. WY, Fountain Pen, fitted witi V Waverley nib, in medium, or broad points: an Elegant peS 3 want; 10s. 6d.st —Stationery Stores, Western Mail, Cardiff. "^ion" Brand; 21s., 3Qs~ 40s., 45s. Stands, 12s., 14s.—Prices a.nA application Stationery Stores Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. "TRiriNG-Oase] in Roan Leather^ 9 x 6 pockets for notepaper, envelopeo' po^-cards, and stamps, gnssetted, biottLne- ^P^t..etr°ng, and useful; 2s. 6d Cardiff oner;5r Apartment. Western VVTRITING-Oase, in Prencli Morocco, with lef,fcher Sap, lock and key, compart- for paper, envelopes, stamps, and blotting-pad; a very useful present; 5a., post free.—Stationery Stores, Western Mail, Oar- diff, A WATCH FOR SKILL. In the Central Square of the Diagram we have placed the figure 5. Arrange the figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and Tin the remaining squares in such a manner that the columns add 15 un 5 and down, across, and diagonally from corner to corner. If correct and you carry out our simple condi- tions in accordance with the generous offer we shall send you, A MAGNI tions in accordance with the generous offer we shall send you, A MAGNI- mmmmmmmmJk FICENT WATCH (Lady's ot G«nt'a) will be sent to you entirely free of ohaige. write your solution on a plain sheet of notepaper, with your name and address clearly written underneath.—Enclose your solution and IItamp for reply to Kent Watch Co. (De>pit. 98) Church Road, Swanscombe, Kent. LADIES We want ail opportunity to convince you tihat B LAN CHAR D'S APIOL AND STEEL PILLS Supersede Pennyroyal, II" Cochla and „ _■ Bitter AoDle. w« Will MBd yob sample free on receipt of Id. stamp tor PØ8taI.. LESLIE MARTYR, Ltd., Chemists, 34i Dalston UiMi London, ————- —" t I The Cure for Gout. Rheumatic Gout and Gravel- The Universal Remedy for Aciditv of the Stomach, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Safest and roos*. )!<). for Regular Use- Sour Eructations, Bilious Aliectioiia. Effective AperieM r High value, rich choice, to-date selection and .10. prices are some of the advan- tages a customer reaps by I dealing at H. and the opportunity oftnsuring season's productions bein^ | shown after the recent great sale. A FEW 7HE Gent's Solid Silver IFINEST ALBEPT SELEC riom S, stamped 'accu- 8/6 ,a D!N fHE every li k. i,d e. STRICT. in-I Gold B RACELETS.C# Full-length CALL GOI,D GUARNS. T,q.'IAY. Beautifully engraved Remember that at no other establishment in the O^tSwll Ih „ district can such a disnlay of the latest designs YM M "ACi«' ^/sSS^GoTn 1" °il°fl,ca Sil&er-piate, etc., be seen MM'id i I 8ILYS* t/m Rivr PrSS T » ny InvitQd» and a Month's Willi; LEV«*» 17 Six" purchased. all0Wed wUh MMa 25 Prarh & one Ruby. LQgK (N Tgg «riHD0W3 AND SEE WHAT YOU GET i(J it with FB** fl MONTH'S m m Ammmmmmrnrnrn tritm GIPTJlf I ai H. SAMUEL H IM Bl ■ (OF MANCHESTER), rhooMntta^ I 7, ST. MARY-STREET, ASTHMA ) BRONCHITIS BRONCHITIS f\ TT "TTT Ie a serious malady, not merely in itself, bat I ll Bl IBTT H tb,e comP!iica'tio!ns which, it ie liable to lead \J\J %j{ ijfi |L 10 allowed to run on neglected and unchecked. It invariably opens the door m to ^rioue illness— CROUP,WHOOPING COUGH, HEART DISEASE, ASTHMA, WEAK LUNGS, BRONCHITIS, and CONSUMPTION. ra |%i| i™1 AJI P rj A Cough has been known to send thousand ■ • 1 Wg l» IWI K to the grave. You must overcome Coughfl and Colds in their early stages, or in their later stages they will overcome, ruin, and wreck your life. Many thoughtless peopW, do not consider until too late of the underlying cause. Pernicious and Coughs and Colds are the effects and signals only of dangers and deeply-rooted dic:>eaØ Pernicious Phlegm is the real and undoubted cause and source of the trouble. TM ■ hidden disease may spell death if neglected or tampered with. Mysterious Power over Disease, Pain, Suffering by taking *'■ DEAKIN'S Miraculous CHEST, COUGH, AND LOOSF-Ni3 THE PHLEGM. TFIE GF.EAT TONIC AND LUNG HEALERll THE WOR.L .1 THE BEST LUNG PROTECTOR CAN EpBOml<^p ANO I* I have great pleasure in stating that I have found very satisfactory results by taking Deakin's Miraculous Chest. Cough, and Lung Healer. I had been left with very weak lungs following Pneumonia. I tried 24 bottles of other mixtures, costing me pounds and derived no benefit whatever, but. to my great delight, I pur- chased Deakin's Chest, Cough, and Lung Healer with the most satisfactory results. After taking a few bottles of Deakin's Lung Healer I am pleased to say I am completely cared. It deserves a world- wide saocess., PURCHASERS aTe respectfully requested and warned to NOTICE THE NAME, CT. DEAKIN and HUGHES, on every Label and Wrapper, to prevent substitu- tion, piracy, and fraud. V/">l ID HEALTH, COMEOjpft DEPEND ON DEAKJ £ <Q\ I LrrC heaSSK \L IT HAS SAVED THE PRECIOUS LIVES f' OP THOUSANDS OP SrFFFRERS, ANP HAS PROVED A BOON A-NI) A r ESSlNfl TO FEDERATIONS OF MEN, AND CHILDREN. D E A K I N'S COUQM' ll LUNG HEALEF^/t Will immediately arrest the course of f disease and guard against all ill effects, a 1 Prices, lAi and 2/3, of all Chemists and Stwil If difficult to obtain send direct enclosing v* I 2/6 to the Sole Proprietors; — I ? G. DEAKIN & HUGHES. I The Inflammation Remedies Co., BLAENAVO" I ————————————————————————————————————————.———— WHAT is THIS provlho > p—> ——^ 'STY^S £ 120 9 TobeGIVIN AWA^. pT in CASH PRIZES, & A GCL-Av Jf*IV W below §1 \J[ ,T NEED NOT CO«t W XML#f cMm. %J ¥• vou one pennv. iA S £ ,0° Cash Dostribu^ W Prizes, £ 10 Gold tL a I W Prizes. £ 5 Gold 2nd TifcWimmTnm Prize. JB5 to be divided^^ I Being determined to spare no effort in introducing our Thermo-Silver ware into ry home in K-ingdom, and to lurther the sales ol the same, we have decided to GIVE AWAY ^iOO of the Pr°!trf trora. the sale of these beautiful articles during th's contest in prizes to the persons who send us K0 correct answers to the above Proverb Puzzle, besides £ 20 in Gold in the same way (as extra prized eccourage contestants to talk about us by induc'ng their friends and acquaintances to become our tomers;, comprising an EXTKA PRIZE of £ 10 in gold to the most successful contestant in this way. an EXTRA PRIZE of £ 5 in gold to the next most successful, and 10 PRIZES of 10s. gold each to the ten most successful in the same way. SEND US i OUR ANSWER, and we will notify you a tonce If rect, and then the only condition required is for you to induce one of your friends or acquaintance0 send us 2/9 within ten days for three beautiful pieces cf our Thermo-Silver ware, which they will do,, because they will agree with us that they are a. great bargain. This simple condition is all Un- required of you to be eligible to enter this contest, and claim your prize as soon as it closee. The tubution cash prizes will be payable to the winners on demand at our office at any time between Bnu twenty days afte" the contest closes, which will be duly adveitised in April. All prizes will S awarded to the winners in as fair and just ja manner a-i possible, mid in the event of equality such w> be distributed pro rata without partiality. No employe of this Company will be allowed to >n this contest.' Do not be too late. Try to-day (postcard wi'l do. You have a chance to win a valuable pri** correct answers to the above Proverb Puzzle, besides L20 in Gold in the same way (as extra. prized eccourage contestants to talk about us by induc'ng their friends and acquaintances to become our tomers;, comprising an EXTKA PRIZE of £ 10 in gold to the most successful contestant in this way. an EXTRA PRIZE of £ 5 in gold to the next most successful, and 10 PRIZES of 10s. gold each to the ten most successful in the same way. SEND US i OUR ANSWER, and we will notify you a tonce If rect, and then the only condition required is for you to induce one of your friends or acquaintance0 send us 2/9 within ten days for three beautiful pieces cf our Thermo-Silver ware, which they will do,, because they will agree with us that they are a. great bargain. This simple condition is all Un- required of you to be eligible to enter this contest, and claim your prize as soon as it closee. The tubution cash prizes will be payable to the winners on demand at our office at any time between anti twenty days afte" the contest closes, which will be duly adveitised in April. All prizes will S awarded to the winners in as fair and just ja manner a-i possible, mid in the event of equality such it will be distributed pro rata without partiality. No employe of this Company will be allowed to cotaP" in this contest.' Do not be too late. Try to-day (postcard wi'l do. You have a chance to win a valuable p TliERMO SILVER CO. (Dept. 112), 12, FINSBURY-SQUARE, LONOON, 1.0' p ")!))!!)!)! iilcmep* | t>HIL PHILLIPS, Pawnbroker, Jeweller, of 24, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, advances money upon plate, jewellery, deeds, silver, ■work of art, china. Shares and long-life l°w rate of interest. Sums of ±.100 at 163. ou. per month interest. Fire and burg -"tt safes by best makers. A large assort- ment of jewellery of all kinds kept in stock. Money. Mr. H. LEWIS, 2, CHARLES-STREET, Money. H'i. Mr. H. LEWIS, 2, CHARLES-STREET, CARDIFF, Wishes to invest Sums from £ 20 to £ 50,000, not as a Professional Lender, but as a PBIVATE BANKER, to LADIES and GENTLEMEN, at first interview, without objectionable inquiries. Upon NOTE OF HAND. Cheques (post-dated) cashed immediately to any amount at 5 per cent. interest. MR. H. LEWIS makes a speciality of strictest secrecy being observed whether business results or not. DISTANCE NO OBJECT w!43S 20 TO £ 5,000 ADVANCED By Private Lender on Simple Promissory JNotes. No Bills of Sale Taken, and absolute privacy guaranteed. First letter of applies tion receives prompt attention, and intending borrowers are waited upon by a representa- tive who is empowered to complete transac- tion on terms mutually arranged, NO CHARGE being made unless business actually completed. Special Quotations for Short Loans.—Write, in confidence, to wl488 C. WELLS, Corridor-chambers, LEICESTER. FIELDINGS, IP OLD-ESTABLISHED FINANCIERS, ARE PREPARED TO ADVANCE SUMS iitOM jEZO TO £3,000 AT SHORT NOTICE, On Approved Note of Hand, Personal or Other Securtiee. Charges Arranged Before Transactions are Completed. Mortgages on Property Effected at Current Rates of Interest. Property Purchased. Trade Bills Discounted. Annuities and Fixed Incomes Arranged. Deposits Received at 5 per cent. per annum. Apply direct, as we have no agents— HAYES-BUILDINGS, THE HAYES, Nat. Tel., No. 467. CARDIFF. HE CHARING CROSS ~BANjC ESTABLISHED 1870. CARDIFF BRANCH: 73, ST. MARY-STREET. Head Offices: 28, Bedford-itreet, Charing-cross, Londoa, and 39, Biahopsgate-street Within, London, E.G. Branches: Man cheater, Liverpool, Leedi, Bradford Brlato., ke. Assets £ 1,607,949 Liabilities £ 1,236,871 Surplus £<71.n78 LOA.ns of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a lew hour*' notioe, in town or country, un personal security, jew tilery, precloua stones, stocks, uiares, and furattur* (without removal). Stocks and Share* Bought bed Sold. Two-and-a-Half per Cent. Allowed on current Aoceoat Balances. DEPOSITS of tie w" Upwards received as under:— (Subject to 3 months' n, ICe of withdrawal, 5 II.C per am. Subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal, < p.c. per 1..11.. Eubject to 12 months' notice of withdrawal, 7 p.c. p<r tn. Spe al terms for longer periods. Interest paid qut- terly. Owing to the antur,) of our Investments, we are ilble to pay ratet of Interest on deposits that will com- pare favourably with dividends paid on almost any olsas of stock or share-bo id ing insuring the saiety ot capital. We have been established tor 38 years, and our position in the banking world to-day testttaa to the anooess of our business methods and to the nti* fMtloa of oar customers. Write or call for procpeotua. ▲. WSUUIA1CS aad H. 1. TALX^ Jolat Makagera, iHoitfP. -4 THE old-established Provincial Union Bank CjjW to Lend immense Sums daily, from £ 10 tj. jtfJJ on Note of Hand alone or other security. pj inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest- instalments. Special rates for ^iort periods. and most honourably conducted business In dom. Thousands of our regular customers have etj jK their entire satisfaction in repeated JJ U3. A gentleman from Bank will wait upofl L) J? once with Cash.—Call ox write (in confide^^w' Manager, Stanley Dowdiag, 1," QCieen-square, ZMr1 or to Messrs. Armstrong and Francis, Ao"01^^ 19, Duke-street, Cardiff. I CROW 8vo, rLLUfiTBATKIX 'ft. TWENTY-SECOND EDITJO^ i —- PRICE, SIXPENCE, By Post 7Jd. t THS j Maid of Cefn Y df. ENGLISH EDITION. A BEAUTIFUL WELSH LOVE THE EIGHTEENTH CENTUKT. f** Of INTEREST. Of all Newsagents', or -fr,olo Publishers, Western Mail 1*^ Cardiff. j ■' I Printed and Published bv Bobert Willi ^1 the Proprietor* at 68s, St. *• (f I Jamee Norman, Caetle-atreet, fttfiM Williams, Olebeland-etreet, Merthyr Ty jj, County ol OUmargaa, by H. A. r» street, Newport, in th* County °* m W* K at Um Qgkm of Mr. T. A. I BawooB. in the Oounty oi Brecknock- A SA.TUBDAY, MAROH 190°" OKU