The Cardiff Times

}, ■ fjablu: Joftas. STRAYED, seven head of Cattle, rising two years old,— viz., Sis Hereford, one short, horn, red and grey steer. Whoever will give such information as will lead to their re- coverv, to the owner, Mr. Morgan Thomas, Sheepcourt, Bon- vilstor.t'. will lie rewarded. 723 ndZE FOR THE BEST FAT PIG. SUBSCRIPTION PRIZE of £ 5 will be given to the .Exhibitor of the best FAT DEAD PIG, bred and fed by he Exii'.iii'or (living within four miles of Cardiff), at the Cardiff Mai ket-house, on Saturday, Dec. 22, 1866. 649 TO BAKERS. TENDERS are required for the supply of BREAD, for a Giocer, to be delivered at Ystrad Station free of charge, "JVndei s 1.1 be to Mr. J. H. Davies, grocer, Ystrad. 559 TO BUILDERS. THE Cmirnittee of Llantri-arit National Schools are pre- pared to receive TENDERS for their ERECT ION. The Plans and Specifications are deposited at the Vicarage, Lian- trisant. The d.)n"t bind themselves to accept the lowest or ai.v tender. The Tenders are to be sent to the ■under-siencd not later than JANUARY Sth, 1867. J. PuWELL JONES, in 9 Secretary of the Committee of the Schools. TO ARCHITECTS. PLANS, Specifications, and Estimates are required for the ERECTION of a NEW GIRLS' SCHOOL for the Parish of St. John, Cardiff, to accommodate 170 Children, at a cost not exceeding £ 1,51)0. The Ground Plan may be seen at the Vestry of St. John's Chinch, from 12 to 2 p.m., daily, during the week commencing Decerni.er 10th. Plans to be sent in before the 1st of January, 1867. A Premium of Ten Guineas will be given to the successful competitor. 620 TO SINKERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. THE Ll an twit Main Colliery Company are prepared to receive TENDERS for the SINKING of a PIT, to the Jlaesmswr Four-feet Coal on Gwain Miskin,near Llantiisant. Specification, with farm of tender, may be seen at the Office of the Company's Engineer, Mr. L. T. Lewis, Victoria- street, MerthyrTydiil. The tenders to be sent in on or before 31st December, 1806. 669 TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. THE Overseers of the Parish of Llanwonno are prepared to receive TENDERS for the erection of PAROCHIAL OFFICES, &c., in the town of Pontypridd. The plans and specifications can be seen, on aad after the 19th inst., on application to Mr. L. Howard, surveyor, Mill- street, Pontypridd, to whom the tenders are to be sent, not later than Tuesday, 20th inst. The Overseers do not bind themselves to accept any HINDER. Bv order of the Overseers, L. HOWARD, Surveyor. Pcntypridd, December 12th, 1866. 670 The Estate of Mrs. JANE ATKINSON, of 34, Scott-street, Temperance-town, Cardiff, widow, deceased. "XTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all persons having CLAIMS against the above Estate, must send parti- culars thereof to the undersigned, on or before the 1st day of Jimuary, 1867, or they will be excluded from participating in the division of the assets. Dated this 18th day of December, 1866. 7110 W. H. PHILLIPS & CO., Accountants. THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861. In the County Court of Glamorgansbire holden at Cardiff. IN the matter of JOHN ROUCH, of tlie West Bute Dock, in the town of Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan, and formerly of No. 12, London-square, in the said town of Car- diff. then nf No. 4, Sophia-street, in the said town of Cardiff, and now of No. 2. Mount Stuart-terrace, in the said town of Cardiff, ship smith, formerly carrying on business in co- partnership wi' h John Richards, under the style or firm of •• Roneb & Co. adjudged bankrupt on the 19th day of Octo- ber, 1"6G. An order of discharge will be delivered to the barikiupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, un- less an appeal he duly entered against the judgment of the court, and notice thereof be given to the court. Daudthis 20th day of December, 1866. JOHN DANIEL THOMAS, 7?,ti High Bailiff. THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861. In the County Court of Glamorganshire holden at Cardiff. IN the matter of JOHN JONES, formerly of the Crown Inn, Mill-lane, Cariiff, carpenter and publican, after- wards "f Union-street, Cardiff, carpenter, afterwards of Cat- hays, Cardiff, carpenter, afterwards of the Dinas, near New- bridge, breaksman on the Taff Vale Railway, afterwards of Hill's-terrace, Cardiff, carpenter, afterwards cf Ivor-street, Cardiff, carpenter, and now of the Cowbridge Arms, Cardiff, publican and carpenter, adjudged bankrupt on the 11th day of October, 18GG. An order of discharge will be delivered to the bankrupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, unless an appeal be duly entered against the judgment of the lourt., and notice thereof be given to the court. Dated this 20th day of December, 1866. JOHN DANIEL THOMAS. 737 High Baliff. DARE VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY. Fif h Call of j62 per Share, making £10 per Share paid up. TifLE Directors "of this Company have made a CALL of £ 2 per Share on the shares of this Company, to be paid on the Utl, January, 1867, at the National Provincial BaLk, Lon jon, .Brlst ,1. or Cardiff. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum will be charged upon all calls paid after the said 14th day of January. DAVID ROBERTS, Secretary. Cardiff, 19th Dpcpmhpr. lRöG. 720 PENARTH HAPJOUH, DOCK AND PAILWAY. LOANS ON DEBENTURES. THE Directors are prepared to receive snms of Money for three years, at the rate of Five per cent, per annum, to replace Loans felling due. The interest is payable half-yearly, and is guaranteed in perpetuity, by th Tail Vale Railway Company. App ications to be addressed to the nn ersigned, BOOTH BACON, Secretary. Cardiff, Dee. 12th. I RM. TAJF VALE RAILWAY. NOTICE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 25th, RETURN JOURNEY TICKETS, at Fare and Half Fa>e, will be issued at the Stations of the Tuff Vale Railway for all distances exceeding seven rnik-s, available to Return by either of the Passenger Trains of that day. The To-and-Fro Tickets issued on the previous Saturday Evening will bo available for the return journey by either of the Passenger Trains on Monday, December 24th, Tuesday, -December 25th, ajr Wednesday, Decmbev 2<kh. GEORGE FISHER, General Superintendent. Cardiff. December ] ihb, IbiiO. 701 TAFF VALE RAILWAY. v HL I \&b^NG.ER TRAINS. NOT! 0 !oj, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ml, a SPECIAL PAS- SENGER TRAIN' will leave Ca-diff Sution it 8h. 30m. evening for Aberdare Juncioii Station, returning from Aber- dare J un.: turn Station m-Uh. ;j.jrn. evening for Cardifl Station, and will stop at ill! intermediate Si rations, both up and down, and will com ev Hi sr, second. and third class passengers. On TU F.SDAY, DECEMBER 25th, a SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Cardiff Station at 8b. 3Um. evening for Aberditre Junction Station, returning from Abrrdare Junction Station at Oh. 35m. evening for Cardiff Station, and will stop at all intermediate Stations, both op and down, and will con- vey first, st-c>nd, nnd third class passengers. For further put tier,lavs see the printed train tables. GKORGE FISHER, General Superintendent. Cardiff, December larh, 18(16. 702 CARDIFF LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. "VTOTlt'E If? HXBEBY GIVEN that the Local Board ol: Health f,»r the district of Cardiff intind, at a meet- ing to be holden at the Town Hall in the said district, at eleven o'clock in tho ibrenojn, on Friday the 28th day of December, 18*50, to make a GENERA^ DISTRICT RATE on all properly within the saiddistrict (hereto. AKT> NOTICE IS HEKKKY FCRTHEK GIVEN that a sta.te ment of Uie proposed rate, with an estimate of the money required pu* the purposes-' 11J respect of which the rate is to be made, the several snrm; t q 'ied for each of such purposes, ih- rateable value of [ f ') assessable, and tho amount oi' rase which for such t >«es it is necessary to make upon each pound of such \l-.i(. vill be deposited at the office of the Clerk to the d jjax-d, near the Town Hall, on after the 2Cth December, isS6, and will bn open to public inspection during office hours thereat until the said 28th December, 181"6. (By order) T. WATKINS, Clerk. C'ardiii, 13-h December. 1856. 700 SCHOOi, FOR DEAF AND DUMB—LLANDAFF BUILDING FUND, UNDER TRUSTEES. M ■ ,£2U(.. 0 0 J ,i M v, 10 0 o R v fi Ti<- i ilvn. Sec 5 0 D Txv.. /,<• It-Mi* 0 0 0 A i i:v, 1 0 0 D I1Pi'1I C,¡,;dilf' Tillt' 0 10 0 "A HUf,f,l a r.ti)d," :ru:t or p iv- cuftse Gaiden 10 0 0 £ 800 add.ij-inal is required to free the premises from ill- cuaoiRTice. the benevolent Public of Cardiff and neighbourhood Irt.niily asn«tn< tn make permanent this Heme for the d"*f and .Inro'b, whw em they can be taught the know- ledge of the Savir.it r, ami be nmue useful members of society? ('ontributii-ns will be very thankfully received by Rev. D. KOWFXL, Hon. See. and Trustee, St. John's Vicarage, Cardiff; OR bj Mr. ALEXANDER MELVILLE. F Nu Salaries for Management, 719 JJuMix Iffftites. CORONATION OF GEORGE IV. MONS. D'ARC'S SPLENDID WAXWORK EXHIBITION, WOODEN CIRCUS, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. GRAND NEW ADDITION of the greatest Work of Art ever exhibited in Cardiff, THE CORONATION OF GEORGE IV! His Majesty is seated in St. Edward's Chair, surrounded by the A chbishops of Canterbury and York, Duke of York, Duke of Wellington, the Lord Mayor, and a brilliant assembly of Peers. This extraordinary work of art was modelled from life by the celebrated artist, Lucius Gahagu, under the patronage of the abot-e personages, and occupied him three years. It has been just purchased by Mons. D'Arc at an enormous expense, and added to his already splendid collec- tion of Wax Figures. All the portraits are correct, as well as the magnificent, costumes worn on the occasion. Mons. D'Arc trusts that the gentry and inhabitants of Cardiff and neighbourhood will rtnder their hearty support to this grand spectacle. The building has just been beautifully decorated, and scented by Rimmell's Patent Vaporiser. No extra charge for admission. Ladiesancl Gentlemen. 6d.; children, 3d.; Working Classes 3d. 458 S T U ART HALL. THE Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Cardiff are respectfullv informed the above hall will be Opened for the CHRIS i MAS HOLIDAYS, under the direction of MR. E. VILLIERS, Who solicits their support for an entertainment he feels assured (from the great success it has met with in the princi- pal Halls and Lecture rooms of England), will be acceptable to the residents of Cardiff and its neighbourhood, and during the week (Christmas Day excepted), A CHARACTER CONCERT, Commencing with OFFENBACH'S ROSE OF ST. FLEUR, Selected from the Repertoire of the celebrated Bouffes Parisiens," supported by MR E. YILLIERS, MR. REYNALL, Baritone; T enor MISS WALMSLEY, Soprano. Song-" Between the two I'm undecided." Song-" This pretty saucepan new." Song—" This pair of shoes." Duetto-" When I strike." Duetto-" Oh, good Heav'ns." Trio-" At the fair the other day." Dnettö-" I'll marry you." Finale-" How happy we'll be together, all friends merry and gay." An interval often minutes between the first andaecond parts. Solo on the Violin, by Mr. Spillane, Conductor of the Orchestra, from the Theatre Royal, Hay- market, and Crystal Palace. Comic Song. Mr. F. Callingbam. After which an Optical and Mus cal Entertainment, entitled WHAT IS IT? As performed in the principal Concert Halls and Royal Poly- technic Institution upwards of 200 nights; characters and mediums by Mr. Frank Bell and Mr. Edwin Villiers. During this entertainment the celebrated SPHINX, Or the Head without a Body, as performed by the late Col. Stodare. PROTEUS; Or, We're Here and We're Not Here All the patented Optical Illusions are performed by per- mission and arrangement with Professor Pepper, of the Royal Polytechnic Institution. Prices of admission-Front Seats, 2s.; Back Seats and Gallery, Is.; Promenade, 6d. Doors open at half-past Seven, performance to commence at Eight o'clock. Conductor Mr. D. Spillane. 713 THEATRE ROYAL" CROCKHERBTOWN, CARDIFF. DIRECTOR Mr. GEORGE MELVILLE. THE CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, On MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, Dec. 24th, 26th. 27th, 28th, and 29th; and Every Evening until farther,notice, DAY PERFORMANCES OF THE PANTOMIME, WEDNESDAY, DEC 26th, and SATURDAY, DEC 29th. Doors open at Half-past One, commencing at Two o'clock, The attention of Heads of Families is respectfully directed to the DAY PERFORMANCES, as being specially convenient for the vists of Juveniles. ON MONDAY, and during the week (Tuesday excepted), will be presented a PETITE COMEDY, Concluding with the Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled, WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT! Or Harlequin King Kollywobble, the Genius of Good Humour, and the Fairies of the Glittering Valley of Ferns. Harlequin, Mr. W. H. Holland; Columbine, Miss Hol- land Pantaloon, Mr. John Dewar; and Merry Clown, Mr. Charles Wilstone. Admission Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Upper Boxes, I s. 6d.; Pit. Is.; Gallery, 6d.—NO HALF-PRICE. 735 READ THIS READ THIS GREAT RUSSIAN CIRCUS. THE public of Cardiff are respectfully informed that this gigantic Company, with Forty highly trained Horses and Ponies (pronounced by the public and the press to be the handsomest Stud in England) WILL OPEN THE NEW AMPHITHEATRE, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF, DEC. 24th, With a host of Equestrian Novelties,, f-elected from the two hemispheres, and never before concentrated in one Enter- tainment. tainment. JuNATHAN JACK! JONATHAN JACK! JONATHAN I JACK THE IH1SH DWARF Unquestionably the greatest Equestrian and Terpsichorean Novelty in the world. On each appearance of this Miniature Artiste, the audience is kept in a roar of laughter until m .'Ices his perilous escape. First appearance of Mdlle. BLURINI, from the Cirque Napoleon, Paris. First appearance of Mrs. ETHAIR, on her Flying Steed Beauty." Firstappearance cf the BROTHERS GRIFFITHS, and the mirth-provoking Clown, Mr. JOHN GRIFFITH S. First appearance of Mr. WYNN, the Great Vaulter and Double Somersault Thrower. First appearance of Mr. TOM BARRY. the Musical Hibernian Clown. First appearance of the Original ''BILLY BUTTON," and his sagacious Mare, I' F ,NNY." Together with those ever welcome old and established Favourites, Mr. TOM FILLIS, Shakspearian Clown; Funny LITTLE AlISTIN, Grotesque, Inimitable; Mr. ALMONT, ilie Spineless man Mr. CHARLES ETHAIR, the Premier Horseman Mr. F. WATSON, the accomplished and daring Trick-act Rider. MR. B. BOORN, AND HiS TALENTED FAMILY (Six in number), And the rfd Cardiff friend snd favourite, MR. J. HOLBROOK. GRAND OPENING NIGH r, CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC. 24. On MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, L-st Day of the Old Year, the GORGEOUS NEW-YEAR'S PANTMOMIME Will he produced, and a rap,a succession of EQUESTRIAN SPECTACLES, exceeding in brilliancy and splendour all former productions, will be brought forward. Doors open at Seven o'clock, performance commence at Half-past Seven precisely. I Admission—Private boxes, 2s.; side ditto, Is. 6d.; pit and promena Je, h. gallery, 6d. Half-price to boxes, promenade, and pit at Nine o'clock. Proprietor, Mr. B. Bonrn; Ring Master; Mr. M'Dowall; Stud Groom, Mr. Butcher; Leader of the Band, Mr. Collins. j 726 ROYAL AMPHHHEATRE AND RUSSIAN CIRCUS. N 0 l' 1 OE f\ FULL, GRAND, FASHIONABLE A DAY PERFORMANCE, ON BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26th, Commencing at Half-past Two w'clock doors open at Two. Carriages may be ordered at Five. JONATHAN JACK AND BARRY THE CLOWN WILL BE THERE. 727 Public goitres. CARDIFF CATHOLIC POOR SCHOOLS. PRIZE DRAWING (On the Art-Union principle), IN AID OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, Where Fifteen Hundred Poor Children are Educated, many of whom are Orphans, or children of destitute Widows, while many more are growing up in ignorance for want of greater School accommodation. THE DRAWING OF PRIZES WILL take place at the Boys' School-room, St. David- street, Cardiff, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 1866, in the presence of the Clergy, the Committee, and other Gentle men. LIST OF PRIZES. I.-A New English Patent GOLD LEVER WATCH, value Twelve Guineas. 2.-A Silver English PATENT LEVER WATCH, value M 3s. 3.—One doz. fine SHERRY, 15 years old, value £3. 4.—A good Silver Geneva WATCH, value X2 10s. 5.—A Fancy German CLOCK, very handsome, value £ 2 2s. 6.—A Gold PIN, set with India beetle, very fine, value .El. 7.—Fancy CLOTH, to make a Gentleman's Coat and Trousers. S.—Elegant Turkish LADY'S SLIPPERS, ornamented with tinsel gol -1 9.—An excellent RIFLE GUN, value X- I 10s. 10.—A beautiiul Model CLIPPER SHIP, full rigged, value £ 1 5s. 11.—An old English Vertical SILVER WATCH and Chain, value £ 1 Is. 12.—A Gold SEAL, with engraved Cornelian Stone, value ZI Is. 13.—A beautiful South American LADY'S FAN. 14.—A good CHINA TEA SERVICE, value 103. 15.—A very fine WAX FLOWER VASE and SHADE, value 12s. 6d. WITH ABOUT 150 OTHER PRIZES, many of which are more valuable than the above. TICKETS, SIXPENCE EACH. President of the Committee, Mr. THOMAS CALLAGHAN, 30, Bridge-street, Cardiff. The Winning Numbers will be published in the Cardiff Times, the Cardiff Chronicle, and the Cambria Daily Leader of January 14th, 867. 286 OYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. NEWPORT AND MONMOUTHSHIRE BRANCH. PATRO". The Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Llandaff. PRESIDENT. The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar. VICE- PRESIDENTS. Sir George Walker, Bart. Rev. Canon Hawkins, M.A. The Mayor of Newport. COMMITTEE. Rev. S. Fox Rev. Francis Bedwell Rev. Thomas Lester Rev. Melbourne Davies Rev. J. W. Lonce Rev. P. Darnton Rev. E. Watson Thomas Gratrex, Esq. Capt. Phillips, R.N., J.P. Henry Phillips, Esq. David Harrliy, Esq. Rev. John Williams Rev. Father Cavalli Rev. Father Bailey TREASURER. Thomas Gratrex. Esq. HONORARY SOLICITORS. George Batchelor, Esq., Newport. W. M. Lloyd, Esq., Pontypool. HONORARY SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDENT. Theodore George Woodhouse, Esq. In order to extend to the town of Newport and county of Monmouth, Cardiff, &c., the same agency for encouraging humanity to the lower animals which the Parent Society em- ploys, the committee of this association earnestly appeal to the public 1st.—To contribute to the income of the Association by annual sutscriptions and donations, which will be thankfully received by the Treasurer, Thos. Gratrex, Esq., Bank, New- port, and by the Secretary, T. G. Woodhouse, Esq. 2nd.—To supply early information to the Superintendant of Acts of Cruelty to Animals, 724 GTTSMESS PTOSES. CHRISTMAS FRUITS IN PERFECTION. Finest New Valencia Raisins, 4^d. per lb., VERY CHOICE. Fine ditto ditto 4d. per lb, VERY aosD. Finest New Vostizza Currants, 5d. per lb., MAGNIFICENT FRUIT. Fine ditto ditto 4d. per lb., first-class fruit. } Good Old ditto 3d per lb., good useful fruit. Best New Orange and Leiflpn Peel, 10d. per lb, Best New Citron, Is. per lb. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF FRENCH PLUMS. MUSCATELS, FIGS, NORMANDY PIPPINS, &c.3 &c. WILLIAM HOULT, FAMILY GROCER, &c., CHURCH-STREET, CARDIFF, (Next door to the Post Office.) 244 M. EDWARDS AND SONS, COACH BUILDERS. PARK ROAD, CARDIFF, BEG to thfink their friends and customers for the support received from them and beg to announce that they always keep a LARGE and CHOICE STOCK of bent and and other kinds of English and Foreign seasoned Timber, Coach Ironmongery, Carriage Furniture (plain and in silver), Lamps in great variety, Carriage Trimmings, including mo- roccos, plushes, woollen cloths, laces, ifcc., &c. Every other article used in the trade kept in stock. M. E. & SONS devote their particular and most careful attention to all orders entrusted to them, employing none but first-class workmen, from the leading carriage factories in London and Bath, and so can guarrantee every article turned out by them to be done in the best style, both in workmanship and quality of materials. The greatest care is paid to the REPAIRING Branch of the Trade, which is done in the most expeditious and eeono- mical manner possible. Every new Carriage built for private use warranted for two years; all Carriages built for public use warranted for one year. N.B —THE TRADE SUPPLIED. 226 CARDIFF BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY,; 19, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. J. EVANS, BEGs respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Cardiff and neighbourhood that be has added to his Bespoke Department a large stock of Home-mllde LADIES' KID AND PARAMATTA WALKING BOOTS. HOUSE BOOTS AND SHOES. FELT BOOTS AND SHOES. WHITE KID & MARSALA BOOTS, OVERSHOES, &c, GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT. HOME-MADE DRESS BOOTS. WALKING BOOTS AND SHOES. SHOOTING BOOTS, ANTIGROPELOS, LAGGINGS, OVERSHOES, &c. CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT. HOME-MADE KID BOOTS. LEATHER WALKING BOOTS. PATENT LEATHER SLIPPERS. WHITE KID, MARSALA, AND MOROCCO BOOTS AND SHOES, OVERSHOES, 810. 19, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. 470 ACCIDENTS INSURED AGAINST BY THE NORWICH AND LONDON INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Established 1856. Subscribed Capital, £ 100,000. Over 2o,t)00 Policies Issued, and 7,000 Claims Paid. Equituble Rates.—Full Prospectuses on application. CHARLES R. GILMAN, Secretary. CHIEF OFFICES—NORWICH. AGENTS WANTED.— Respectable Persons who can introduce Business are invited to apply for Agencies. 680 CAB^TCARITAOES, HORSES, &cr S. ANDREWS, CAB PROPRIETOR. ROA.TH MEWS, I WESTGATE MEWS, I DOCK MEWS, Plucca-lane, Cathedral-road, Dudley-street, ROA.TH MEWS, WESTGATE MEWS, DOCK MEWS, Plucca-lane, Cathedral-road, Dudley-street, Cardiff, Canton, Bute Docks, BEGS to inform the public that all kinds of Carriages, Breaks, Phaetons, Dog-carts, and Post and Saddle Horses are always ready at the above addresses. GREYS FOR WEDDING AND PLEASURE PARTIES. Orders bv Post, or otherwise, punctually attended to, and may be left at either of the above places, or at S ANDREWS'S, CONFECTIONER, 51, JAMES-STREET, DOCKS, CARDIFF. 480 POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST HOUSE FOR POTATOES FOR CULINARY PURPOSES, IS F. CASE'S, 23, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. 1 FCASE begs to announce that he has Just Received a • Large Quantity of fine Fluke Kidneys, Warminster Blues, Flour Balls, York Regents, White Rocks, &c., all of which are in first-rate condition, and which be can confidently recommend, at prices challenging competition. All Oiders punctually and promptly attended to, and deli- vered free of charge (over one cwt.) to any part of the town. P.S.—This is the ONLY HOUSE in CARDIFF where a Stock of English Potatoes is kept. 016 JSnshuss J&bnssjes. STEAM DYETXG- ANiJ SCOIIItING WORKS, 248, BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, ALSO 'or 88, PONTAIOELAIS, MEETHYB. WILLIAM E. VAUGHAN, RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Glamorgan and the surrounding Counties, that be has made consi- derable alterations in his premises, and fitted up the same with IMPK0VED STF4M APPARATUS, adapted for CLEANING, SCOURING, »r.d DYEING every description of Fabric, and finishing the same in an exquisite manner. W. E. V. takes this opportunity of expressing his thanks for the extensive and continually increasing patronage received by him, not only from the inhabitants of Glamorgan, but of the surrounding counties; and hopes, by strict personal at- tention, to merit, a continuance of their favour. W. E. V. wishes likewise to intimate that he has all the NEW COLOURS, and most expensive DYES, direct from the manufacturers; and from his experience in the first Houses in London, he can confidently assure his customers that he is able to esecute all orders entrusted to him equal to any house in t'ie kingdom. SHAWLS, DRESSES, MANTLES, FEATHERS, BED AND WINDOW CURTAINS, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES, &c., SCOURED, DYED, AND DRESSED. AGENTS :— Aberdare.—Mrs. Dance confectioner, Commercial-street. Bridgend.—Mrs. Thomas, confectioner, Caroline-street. Newbridge.—Mr. Evans, ironmonger, Bridge-street. Gowbridge.—Mrs. Stibbs, confectioner, Ivor House. THE ONLY STEAM DYEING WORKS IN WALES. 8'I5 GREAT REDUCTiO^i^COTTON GOODS! AT 2, BUTE-STREET, NEAR THE HAYES BRIDGE, CARDIFF, Where the largest and cheapest Stock of Drapery and Clothing out of London is always on view. THOMAS MILES INVITES an inspection of his unrivalled and most extensive STOCK, selected with the greatest care, for the present season, at prices lower than any house in the Principality. An immense Stock of Longeloth and Calicos, just to hand, greatly reduced in price. Some thousands of yards of plain and fancy Linseys and Winseys, much below value. Every shade in French Merinos very cheap. A lot of fancy and plain Alpaccas and Lustres, at last year's prices. Black and coloured Cobourgs equally cheap. Black Glace Silks cheaper than ever. An immense Stock of Flannels—white and coloured fancy patterns for shirts—at last year's prices. A stock of long and square Woollen Shawls and Turnovers, decided bargains. A first-rate stock of Tweed, Sealskin, and other Cloths for Ladies' Mantles and Cloaks, cheaper than ever, and can be made up in the newest style offashion in afew hours. Just received, a large Stock of Blankets, Sheets, Sheetings, white and coloured Counterpanes, blue and green Woollen Quilts, in all sizes, very cheap. A stock of Ladies' Woollen Skirts, Skirtings, and Crinolines, as cheap as ever. An ex- tensive stock of Woollen Cloths, Beavers, Pilots, Doeskins, Cords, and Moleskins in every shade for the season. Shopkeepers and Tailors supplied with cut lengths at Manufacturer's Prices for Cash. A large Stock of Gingham, Alpacca, and Silk Umbrellas, to be cleared oqt cheap. An endless variety of Boys' and Men's Cloth Caps, decided Bargains. The Bespoke and Ready-made Clothing Department is still oflerhig great advantages in Overcoats, Walking Coats, and Monkey Jackets. Gentlemen's Trousers and Vests made in the newest style. Youths and Boys' Clothing in every style and make. All Garments made at the above establishment are warranted to fit. All the newest fashions taken in monthly. An ex- perienced Cutter superintends the Clothing. NOTE THE AnDREss-No.2, BUTE-STREET, NEAR THE HAYES BRIDGE. Established 25 years, and acknowledged by all to be the Cheapest Drapery and Clothing Establishment in the Kingdom. 125 PATENT WHITE ^|||||^ STONE BRICKS. MADE WITHOUT BURNING! BOD MER S' PATENT STONE BRICK CO., (Successors to Messrs. Bodmer Brothers), BEG to call the attention of Architects, Builders, and others, to their PATENT STONE BRICKS, Plain and Ornamental, and are prepared to execute orders for large quantities. These Bricks consist chiefly of sand and lime, subjected to great pressure in moulds. They improve with time; are not affected by frost, however severe, a property which clay bricks do not possess. They can be highly recommended for their ACCURATE SHAPE, HANDSuME APPEARANCE, AND PLEADING COLOUR—the latter resembling that of FREE- STONE are well adapted for use under water, as well as for ordinary building purposes. Present Prices at the Works at Newport. Net Cash. Plain Bricks 27s. per 1,000 Ornamental Bricks (of several pleasing designs) 50s. per 1,00(¡ All eommttnications to be addressed to the Managing Partner, Mr. MATTHEW JOHNS, at the Works, Courty- bella Terrace, Pillgwenlly, NEWPORT, Mon. Testimonials and Lithograph Sketches sent on application. ORDERS RECEIVED IN CARDIFF BY MR. THOMAS JONES, 42, ELM STREET, ROATH, Where samples of the Bricks may be seen. 173 ARMS, CRESTS, MONOGRAMS, &o. IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE. FAMILIES desirous of knowing their Crests, &c., should send Name and County. Pedigrees traced Arms Quar- tered and Impaled. Plain Sketch, 3s. 6d. Colours, 6s. Arms, Crest, and Motto, beautifully painted 12s. 6d. T G. GLASS, HERALDIC ENGRAVER, &c., 20, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. Crests Engraved on Seals, Rings, &c., from 7s. 6d. Anns, Crests, and Monograms on Plate, &c., in first-class style. T. G. GLASS, PRACTICAL ENGRAVER,&c, 20, St. Mary-street, Caidiff. YOUR CARD, SIR? A Name Plate Engraved, and 100 best Ivory Cards printed and sent post free to any address on receipt of 4s. 6d. T. G. GLASS, ENGRAVER AND PRINTER, 20, St. Mary street, Cardiff. Note Paper and Envelopes, &c., Stamped in Colours, from Dies, in first-class style, at T. G. G LAS S' S, ENGRAVER, PRINTER. AND STATIONER, 2u, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 118 JAMES AND WILLIAMS, 281, Bute-street, and New Arcade, St. Mary-street. rj ORNIMAN'S PURE TEA fl Are EIGHT-PENCE CHEAPER, the DUTY being REDUCED. As a protection from Imitations all Packets are signed HORNIMAN & CO., LONDON. 121 Original Importers of the Pure Tea STARCH MANUFACTURERS TO H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. GLEN FIELD STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY. THE LADIES are respectfully informed that this STARCR i is EXCLUSIVELY USED IN THE ROYAL LAUN. DRY, and Ht'r Majesty's Laundress says, that although sht has tried Wbeaten, Rice, and othe> Powder Starches, she has found none of thein equal to the GLENFIEL1), which is THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. When you ask for CLENFIELD PATENT STARCH See that you iret it, as inferior kinds are often substituted WOTHERSPOON & Co. GLASGOW AND LONDON. 100 V. R AGENTS BY APPOINTMENT FOR HIMALAYA PUKE TEA, GROWN UNDER GOVERNMENT INSPECTION. Slandard 2s. 4d. superior to High Standard China Tea at 8s. 8(1. CARDIFF—Coleman, Chemist, High-street; Davies, 25, St. Mary- street Rusher, 16, Angel-street. AbemtDaE—Pvicbards, 200, Car- Rhyl-llilditch, Chem.,st.. diff-road; Sims, Chemist. Dowlais—Harrison, Chemist. Abersychan — Wood, StMac- Alei-thyr-Smith, Chemist. office. Neath—Hayman, Chemist Abergavenny—Wyke, Chemist. Newport—Clements, Chemist; Bristol—Fardon and Hatch, Jones, Chemist; Bowman, Bedland; Julyan, S, Nelson- Baker, Re- place, Clifton; Field, South- Pontypool—Roderick, Chemist, amption-parade, Be&land. Rhymn«$y~-L>ixon, Chemist. Chepstow—Harris, Baker Usk—Williams, Chemist. Pontypridd—Smith, Chemist. For Agencies apply to THE HIMALAYA TIE A COMPANY, London, E.G. 2'iS JSirshwss gJbfcws&es* PONTYPRIDD. D. T. ALEXANDER, AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, ALL Commissions entrusted to him will be promptly at- tended to. Periodical Sales of Stock, Furniture, aad other Effects will be held ac Pontypridd. 106 THE WEST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE COMPANY. STORES—BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY, NEW CUT, BRISTOL. THESE STORES are NOW OPEN for the SALE OF MEAT BY THE CARCASE on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, from 5 a.m. till 5 p.m., and every Day after 10a.m. for the SALE to the PUBLIC in such Portions or Joints as may be required of all Meat left previously undisposed of. The regulations adopted in the London Markets will be stiictly adhered to. Hay, Corn, Straw, and other Agricultural Produce on sale as usual. H. T. SWAN, Manager. May 14, 1866. 14s MILLINERY, DRESS, & MANTLE ESTABLISHMENT, 64, S'f. MARX-STREET, CARDIFF. MISS ALEXANDER BEGS to infoim theLadips of Cardiff and its vicinity, that JD she has RE-OPENED her SHOW ROOM with a choice assortment of MILLINERY, BONNETS, HATS, and other FANCY GOODS, to which she invites their early inspection. APPRENTICES AND JMPTVOVERS WANTED. 138 EVERY MAN HIS OWN LANDLORD. IMONEY ADVANCED IN LARGE OR SMALL SUMS. THE CARDIFF PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. TRUSTEES. W. ALEXANDER, ESQ., C. W. DAVID, ESQ., 0. H. WILLIAMS, ESQ. NO CHARGE FOR COMMISSION, SOLICITORS' FEES, &c. NEXT SUBSCRIPTION NIGHT, JANUARY 1, 1867. W. H. PHILLIPS, Secretary. Free Library, St. Mary-street, Cardin'. 191 LANCASTER WAGON CO, (LIMITED), RAILWAY CARRIAGE AND WAGON BUILDERS, AND CONTRACTORS. This Company is prepared to execute Orders for RAILWAY CARRIAGES. AND WAGONS, And every description of RAILWAY IRON-WORK, For Cash, or on Deferred Purchase OFFICES AND WORKS LANCASTER. AGENTS FOR SOUTH WALES J. NICHOLAS AND CO., 2, MOUNT STUART TERRACE, CARDIFF. 527 CORY BROTHERS & CO., AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF BROWN, LENOX, AND CO.S (NEWBRIDGE WORKS, PONTYPRIDD) CHAIN CABLES AND ANCHORS, PROVED TO ADMIRALTY TEST, SUPPLIED WITH BOARD OF TRADE LICENSED CERTIFICATE OF PROOF, FROM THE "BUTE" CHAIN, CABLE, AND ANCHOR TESTING WORKS, (OLD CANAL, CARDIFF). Board of Trade License, No. 29. SANCTIONED BY LLOYD'S REGISTRAR OF BRITISH & FOREIGN SHIPPING." Rigging asd other Chains, and Malleable Cast-iron Blocks &c., for Shipping, may be had at the shortest notice. 130, CASTLE FOUNDRY, CAERPHILLY. TO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS AND OTHERS. EDWARD JONES, MECHANICAL ENGINE AND IRON FOUNDER, IS prepared to undertake the construction of all kinds of PUMPS FOR MINES. Also, the Erection of the same in the Pits, &c. SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES PREPARED. ORDERS FOR BRASS AND IRON CASTINGS Executed on the Shortest Noti. e, and on the most reasonable Terms. TURNING AND BORING DONE. Agent for Briggs's Patent Brattice Cloth and Tubing, for Ventilating Mines. 375 FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, IRON BEDSTEADS, CHILDREN'S COTS, IN THE NEWEST PATTERNS, AT CROSS BROTHERS, GENERAL IRONMONGERS, BAR-IRON, OIL, AND STEEL MERCHANTS, 3, SAINT MARY-STREET, (Opposite the Town-hall). IRON WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTORY: WORKING-STREET, CARDIFF. PRICES greatly REDUCED, and an Immense Variety to select from. PALLIASSES, MATTRESSES, AND BEDDING IF) 4 E. HILLYARD, Agent for Wheeler & Wilson's Lock Stitch SEWING MACHINES. Instruction gratis to all purchasers. HILLYARD'S, for Ladies' Outfitting and Baby Linen. HILLYARD'S, for H Kid and other Gloves. HILLYARD'S, for H Good Plain and Fancy Hosiery. HILLYARD'S, for H Stays and Corsets. HILLYARD'S, for H Best Haberdashery. HILLYARD'S, for H Scotch Yarns, Fleeces, BerlinJgWool, and Fancy Goods. 2, CHURCH-STREET, CARDIFF, Opposite the General Post-office. 124 CARDIFF^ B A T H S. GULLDFORD-STREE r. HOT-WATER BATHS—First and Second Class, always Ready. SHOWER BATHS and TEPID PLUNGE. TURKISH BATH, open from 8.0 p.m. to 10.0 p.m. Gentlemen's Days—Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Morning Admission, One Shilling; Afternoon, Two Shillings; on Saturday throughout the day, One Shil- ling. A SMOKING Rooli is provided for First-class Bathers. Ladies' Days, Turkish Bath, Tuesday and Friday. Admis- sion, 80 to li 0, Two Shillings; 1.0 to 8.0, One Shilling. JOB NOTICE OF RE MO UAL. JAMES WOOD, LETTER-PRESS & LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTER, WORKING STATIONER, &c., RESPECTFULLY announces that he has REMOVED to R larger and more commodious Premises, POST-OFFICE, MOUNT STUART-SQUARE, DOCKS. Where he has at command greatly increased facilities for the execution of all orders. At the same time he begs to thank his friends for tbe sup- port so liberally bestowed, and which he hopes to merit in ) the future. 722 JRAJSS A MOST VALUABLE ACQUISITION TO THE SHIPPING TRADE OF CARDIFF. WEICHERT'S TIME BALL, FROllI TIlE ROYAL OBSERVATORY, GEEEWVICU. 112, R O X II S A Y T E R R A C E BUTE DOCKS CARDIFF. J NUMEROUS complaints having from time to time been JN made by Captains of Ships of not being able to GET a correct rate with their Chronometers in Cardiff, Sir W WLIILCHERT, CHRONOMETER WATCH .and NAUTI- CAL INSTRUMENT M AKER, has remedied the evil by hav- ing a Telegraphic Wire conducted to his Establishment direct from the noyal Greenwich Observatory, in connection with a Ball that talis at Ten o'clock mean time daily, where Musters of Ships will have the privilege never before obtained of securing a correct rate with their Chronometers, and in which they may place the utmost confidence. A visit to this Estab- lishment will satisly any one that all Instruments entrusted to W. W.'s cure will have the utmost skill and attention bestowed upon their repair and adjustment, as everything is manufacturt d and repaired on the premises, by workmen of first-class skill and ability. N.B.—The West End Liverpool. Bristol, and other Time B^lls now fall at the same moment, namely 10 o'clock a.m.. W .WEICBERT invites an inspection to his elegant and well-selected STOCK cf WATCHES, GOLD GUARDS ALBERTS, &c. £ S. £ S# Silver Lever London-made Watches, from 4 10 to 12 12 Gold ditto ditto ditto „ 10 10 „ 80 0 Gold pocket Chronometer. 4.5 0 55 I) Silver Geneva best made Walches 1 1" 3 10 Gold ditto ditto ditto „ 8 10 12 0 Tjvo-day Chronometer, best London-made 33 0 8(J 0 Eight-day ditto ditto 40 0 45 0 All Watches and Chronometers sold at this Establishment will be warranted for four years, and exchanged free of expense during that time if not approved of. Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery carefully repaired on the promises under W. W.'s own personal superintendence. A Lirge assortment of Charts and Kaulicalllooks always in Stock. Royal Observatory, 112, Rothsay.terrace, Bute Docks, Cardiff. 200 TIMBER T R A D E. J. GRANT & CO., TIMBER MERCHANTS AND TIMBER BROKERS, CARDIFF, BEG to return their sincere thanks to their numerous customers, and to announce that they have landed, ex ship Ann Gray," from Quebec, at the north end of the East and West Bute Docks, Ca-diif, about 1000 large PIECES of splendid RED PINE TIMBER, of 47t feet average, which they sell at unprecedentedly low prices, and nearly as cheap as yellow pine timber. Also, Sixty large RED PINE MAST- PIECE S, from 55 feet to 90 feet long. This prime and matchless cargo is far superior to Baltic timber, or to any pitch pine, but especially pitch pine im- ported this year, most of which is quite decayed and uselese having been cut down before the outbreak of the late Ame- rican war, and being throughout, like cotton, under the blockade for several years, and ruinously exposed, by turns, under the scorching heat and deluging rains of South Ame- rica, until lately. J. G & Co. have always an excellent stock of YELLOW PINE TIMBER, &c., on hand, and PINE and SPRUCE DEALS and LATHS of the best quality. Application to be made to J. Grant & Co., at their Office, 23, Orichton-street, near the Cardiff Custom-house. 360 SELLING BY THOUSANDS. A MARVEL of ingenuity and cheapness. The newly- inve t id Pocket Timepiece, with handsome gilt case, and an elegantly enamelled dial, beautifully interspersed with gold, &o. Sent same Jay, free by post, by sending Six. teen Stamps to G. WOOD, 7, Hurst-street, Birmingham. 71[; SAKS Jucftntt. CARRIAGES FOR SALE. MR. ROCHE will SELL by AUCTION at the Angel Hotel yard, Cardiff, on SATURDAY the 22ud of DECEM- BER, 1866, at One o'clock p.m., precisely, one very superior BRITZBKA PHAETON with hood, aprons, lamps, drag, &c, complete, one new Mail Phaeton, one Whitechapel, one Foui wheel Phaeton, Saddles, Bridles, &c.. &c. 682 UNION STREET, CARDIFF. MESSRS. WATKINS and STEPHENSONareinstruc IjJL to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, the 3rd da JANUARY next, at Six o'clock in the e'ening, at the R Hotel, Saint Mary-street, Cardiff, the under-mentioned V able PROPERTY (subject to such conditions of sale as be then produced) .— All that Single-licensed PUBLIC-HOUSE and PREM 1 known as The Alouldtrs' Arius," situate and being N in Union-street, Cardiff, with the Cottage in the rear. (' premises are let to Mr. John Loosmore, at a month! amounting to £2,¿ per annum. All that DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP adjoint Moulders' Arms Inn, and being No. 33, in the same sti present occupied as a private Dwelling-house, and 5s. 6d per week. All those Two COTTAGES, situate in a Court at t of No. 33, and having a separate entrance from Unio occupied by Richard Morrisey and another, and let A per week. This Property is held for the residue of a term of' from the 25th September, 1839, at an annual grouu ( £ 11 lis. All those Seven COTTAGES, situate in Griffit at the back of The Moulders' Arms" aforesa which is occupied therewith, let at 3s. per week e Court is approached by a Passage leading from G: rick street; it also has a communicatian with the Arms Inn. These Premises are held for a term of 198 yea 20tli December, 1837, and are free of ground ren an annual sum of ten shillings payable in respec sage leading therefrom to Great Frederick-street. The whole will be offered in One Lot in the f and should it remain unsold, it will afterwards Two or more Lots, as may be determined by the' place of sale. Further particulars MAY be obtained on appli 1 Auctioneers, or at the Offices of Messrs. DALTON & SPEN( Solicit Where a plan of the property, showing the prc of the lots, may be seen seven days before the 642 TAFF BARGOED VALLEY, PARISH 0] TYDFIL. TIMBER AND COPPICE WO' MR. H. W. HARRIS will SELL by AU New Inn, Pontypridd, on TUESDAY, JANUARY, 1867, at Four o'clock in the After conditions, the following valuable TIMBER 3 ash, and 1 fir ditto, numbered consecuti paint, from 1 to 71, both inclusive; and a PICE WOOd, extending over an area of 22 years' growth. The whole of this timber is on land calle superior quality, of long lengths, clean adapted for railway, telegraph, and pitwood The whole is situate about two miles ft Station of the West Midland Railway, a lance from Quakers' Yard Inn, and is f situate for conveyance therefrom, To view, and further particulars, appi Adam Lewis, Tynewydd Farm, near QT the Auctioneer, 140, High-street, Merthyr Auctioneer's Offices, December 1st, 186^ TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, CC PRIETORS lND OTE Sale of Oak Timber Trees and Poles, Ala fine plantation of Larch IVfR. THOS. THOMAS begs to anncNS J3JL to SELL by AUCTION, at R| Hotel, Bridgend, on SATURDAY, DEC. o'clock in the afternoon, the yrove of es ASH TIMBER, and a plantation Beech, &C., standing and growing on J hamlet of Peterstone-Super Montem, I. church, about H miles from the from the Llantrissant stations of the (^ay' and within a mile-and-a-half of a sidir E? Railway. To purchasers of timber, p00 this offers a very desirable opportuniti Mr. Thomas D>>vid, the tenant of th1™1" cation, shew the lot to intending pure For further particulars apply to NTFIS offices at Neath and Swansea. CARDIFF SALE OF A VERY CHOICE C( OIL PAINTINGS, HOUSEHOLD MR. J. D. THOMAS has been '^QB/ AUCTION, on FRIDAV, DEC^J> Great Frederick-street, Cardiff, the. HOLD FURNITURE, and a ven { PAINTINGS (by old Masters), thAMITLL» who is removing.. The FURNITURE comprises one n g table, one ditto cheffioneer, six hair Brussels carpet and rug, fender A plated tea service large MALIOGAN^ escritoire, mahogany dining table, JJETTJEG fender and fire-irons, eight-day cads ani &c.; mahogany four-post, French dittd; furniture; mahogany chest of dt mahogany and painted washstandr' her ware, pier and swing-glasse 1 feather and millpuff beds, THE OIL PAINTINGS comprise 3- in good frames, and are the works asters both in landscape and portrait pa The pictures may be viewedIA 01 TJLE Auctioneer on the day previous t Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. The Auctioneer, in calling rE public generally to the above sale, BEGS'PEE^ON conneiseurs of paintings to thisRD P10^UC" tions, and were purchased by rTOR AT M enormous expense. 1 Auctioneer and Valuers Office tions, and were purchased by rTOR at an, enormous expense. 1 Auctioneer and Valuers Office Cardiff, Dec. 20TH, ?40