The Cardiff Times

CIYNATI-MI. THE DUTIES of MISSES MAEKS' SCHOOL J. we¡;e .D.u .MED on the 22nd ult. VA-NC:?3 For boarders. References to parents of pupils. HARROW House, Dumfries-place, Jan., 1S73. 1314 LANSDOWNE HOUSE, TEEDEGARYILLE, CARDIFF. MR, H. SHEWBROOKS, B.A. (Lond. Univ.), con- ducts a Select School at the above address. The course of instruction includes all the subjects of a thorough English Education, Modern Languages, Mathe- matics, and Science. T Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cambriag'e Local, "the CIV ilSenice, the London U niversity Examinations, &c. References to parents of pupils. Terms, &c., on application to the principal 4534 PARK-STREET COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, CARDIFF. ■"PRIN^UAL Mr J D. SUIPSOX, Certificated Teacher (First Class). A LL the usual branches of a sound English Education, ANCl I'rench. Reference, Rev. Canon W. _L. Morgan. Terms moderate. Further particulars at 15, Windsor- place. Next Quarter commences Jan. 13th. 117 15 WINDSOR-PLACE, CROCKHERBTOWN, CARDIFF. MRS. SIMPSON, CERTIFICATED TEACHER (FIRST CLASS), CONDUCTS a School for Young Ladies, and Pre- \7 paratory Class for Young Gentlemen. References-Rev. Canon W. L. Morgan, M.A., Rev. D Howell, Rev. Dr. Thomas, and Miss J. L. Reynolds, Lady Principal of St. Mary's Hall. Cheltenham. Accomirodadon for boarders. Terms cn application. 4557 MIDDLE CLASS SCHOOL. LONGCHOSS SCHOOL, CASTLE-ROAD, ROATH, CARDIFF. HEAD MASTER Mr. J. H. PHILLIPS, Member of the College of Pre- ceptors, London. PROFESSOR OF FRENCH, GERMAN, &C. D. J. BRUNO BANCKEN, Ph.D. PUPILS are prepared for Professional and Commercial JL pursuits, for the University Local Examinations, Civil Service, &c. A Class for Navigation and Nautical Astronomy. 438O COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, 33, ADAM-STREET, CARDIFF. ESTABLISHED 1S56. PRINCIPAL MR. REES LRWIS. FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL EDUCATION given to all bovs en-ermg the School. Candidates PREPARED for the Civil Service Examinations. Music taught. For further particulars at>ply to Mr. Rees Lewis, 3;3, Adam-street. 2921 MISS RICH TON, ASSOCIATE AND MEDALLIST OF THE LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC, (Pupil of Sir Julius Benedict and Dr. Wyldc), PROFESSOR OF THE PIANOFORTE, '< CROCKHERBTOWN, CARDIFF. 3215 4_ VLUSIC ROOMS, CARDIFF. MR. J. H. RIG H TON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, VIOLIN, &E., 74, CROCKHERBTOWN. j PIANOFORTES, By COLLARD & CO. PIANOFORTES, By KIRKMAN & CO. HARMONIUMS, By ALEXANDRE & SON. MASON AND HAMLIN'S "I" T CABINET ORGANS. Music hrJf-price. Po.t free. Tuning promptly attended to. 142 — *-■*•* — MB. G. F. DAVIS, (12 years instructor to the late Jlr. G. A. Davis), TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE,1 WORDSWORTH-STREET, ROATH. 1053 ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL, CARDIFF. Private Tuition 10s. 6<L per Quarter. A # Mli F. BOWEN, Member and Associate of the ColIege of Preceptors, author of Key to the Acts," Life of St. Paul, Upper Class School Arithmetic," Ensl.sli Parsing and Analysis," &?. 4814 ■ 1 1. ———— GOOD WORDS. Sixpence Monthly. Illus- Illustrated. EOIi'IIB BY the Rev. DONALD MACLEOD, one of He Majesty's Chaplains. THE JANUARY and FEBRUARY Parts (beginning the NEW JL VOLUME) are now ready, and contain the following among otter Important Contributions :— 1 NPHE PRESCOTTS of FAMPHILLON a Serial Story I. CHAPS. I.—VI. By the author of Dorothy Fox. 2..TH- GULF STREAM. Two Papers. By Dr. W. B. J|_ Carpenter, President of the British Association. 3. J JOURS on LOCH ETiVE. By Principal Shairp. t. RICHARD HOOKER. By A. P. Stanley, D.D., Dean of JPL Westminster. 5. 0 GR ANCESTORS. By Lady Yernev. i. TAEYOTIONAL READINGS. By the late ^Norman I 9 Macieod, D.D. 7 TIlE SCIENCE OF HEALTH. By the Rov. Canon X Kingsley. 8. JJAGANINI. Two Papers. By the Rev. H. R. Haweis. 9. T ADY BELL a Story of Last Century. Chaps. I. —VIII. I J By the Author of '• Citoyenne Jacqueline." 10. T71AIRS a.nd PILGRIMAGES in INDIA and RUSSIA. Two JJ Papers. By George Smith, LL.D., Editor of "The Friend of India." 12. THE FAITHFUL SAYINGS of the PASTORAL EPISTLES. F Two Papers. By J. S. Howson, D.D., Dean oi Chester. 12. LOST LAMBS. By Mrs. Lynn Linton. 13. \XTINTER in the ROCKY MOUNTAINS. By Mise f" Kingsley. Edited by Canon Kingsley. 14. POEMS. By the Author of John Halifax," Charles J [Tennyson] Turner, Frederick Locker, W. H. Simcox, Dora. Greenwell, Austin Dobson, C. C. Fraser-Tytler, and others. THE MARCH PART of GOOD WORDS will contain Con- tributions by Sir Wliliam Thomson. Sir Walter Crofton. The Author of John Halifax." The Author of Dorothy Fox." Professor Piumptre. Miss Kingsley. The Author of "Citoyenne Jac. I' Walter c. Smith, D.D. queline." M. Betham-Edwards. The late Norman Macieod, D.D. and others. 56, Ludfrate Hill, London, and all Booksellers. 4652 Just published, price One Shilling, CAPITAL AND LABOUR; with Suggestions for a Fresh Organisation of Labour, and the Prevention of Strikes a.nd Locksout. By THOS. H. TEKRELL, County Court Judge, Cardiff E. Dobbin, 1, St. Mary-street. 4610 BEST ADVERTISING PAPER IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. NOTTINGHAM DAILY GUARDIAN, A First-Class Daily Newspaper, price One Penny, HAS the largest circulation of any Daily Paper in Nottinghamshire and adjoining counties. Satur- day's Issue over 20,000. A most valuable medium for ad- vertisers. Rates of charges and copies of the paper sent free on application to the Proprietors. THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE GUAPJHA.N. Published every FRIDAY. Price (with supplement) TWOPENCE. Has a large and high-class circulation, and is acknowledged the great advertising medium for Nottinghamshire, Derby- shire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and neighbouring counties. OFFICES SHERWOOD-STREET, NOTTINGHAM 3971 TWM SHON CATT1 (alias Thomas Jones, Esq., of JL Tregaron), a Wild WAG of Wales, A full account of his comical vagaries, by the late T. J. Llewellyn Pritchard, will be sent post free to any part for 2s. 9D. in penny stamps, by John Pryse, Printer, &c., Llanidloes. j,:J8t COURTING, MAKUYIXG AND LIVING. — The Rev. Rhys Gwesyn Jones's Lecture on these im- portant matters will be sont in English or Welsh, post free for 7 stamps, by John Pryse, Bookseller, Llanidloes. 4382 OSCOW POLYTECHNIC EXHIBITION, 1872. LYONS EXHIBITION, 1*72, (GOLD MEDALS). First Prl;2S awarded to LIEBIG COMPANY'S EX- TRACT nF MEAT for best quality. CAUTI :N. —None genuine without Bnron Liebi'G's, the inventor's, -^NATURE. Ask for LK-big Company's Extract 141 MRS. BLENKINSOPP, (Late Gaisford, Church-street), FRENCH STAY AND CORSET MAKER, 1, VICTORIA-PLACE, HAYES, BEGS to thank the Ladies of Cardiff and the Neigh- bourhood for their liberal support during the last five years and hopes by strict and prompt attention to business to merit a continuance of their patronage. All orders by post attended to with dispatch. M A LARGE STOCK OF NEW GOODS ON HAND. Note the Address— 1, VICTORIA-PLACE, HAYES, CARDIFF. 4409 GIISHTCSS H. SWEETING, HAIR DRESSER AND PERFUMER, 13, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. ",iT ANUFACTUHEH OF WIGS, SCALPS, 1Y.1. FRONTS, CHIGNONS, FRIZZETTS, PLAITS, &c., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. WIGS FROM JEl Is. Od. TO £3 5s. Od. NOTICE, H. SWEETING begs to state he has had great experience ia the best houses in London and the provinces also a member for two years of the French Ladies' Hairdressing Academy; and as the highest wages are paid to the assistants, ladies and gentlemen may rely upon everything being done to their entire satisfaction. The saloons are fitted with every convenience for Hair- dressing, Hair Brushing by Machinery, Shampooing, &c. THE PRICE FOR ATTENDANCE AS FOLLOWS :— SALOON. I PRIVATE ROOMS. s. d. 8. d. Hair cut and brushed by For hair cutting 0nly 0 6 machinery 0 6 Dressing 1 0 Shampooing 0 Ii Singeing. 1 0 Singeing I) 6 Shampooing. 1 0 Shaving & hair brushing 0 6 Dressing in fancy Dress Curling hair 0 6 or poudre 7 6 Gentlemen's PRIVATE room 1 0 HAIR DYEING ROOMS. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO TOILET CLcn. Gentlemeu. £11s.¡ Ladies £228. THEATRICAL WIGS FOR LOAN OR SALE. The Largest Stock of Hair Brushes, Cloth, Tooth, Nail, and Shaving Brushes in South Wales. Customers would find it to their interest to buy their Perfumery and requisites at this Establishment. 10 per cent. cheaper than any other House. GLOVES AND SCARVES IN GREAT VARIETY. 4825 SEWING MACHINES SOLD BY HENRY THOMAS, GENERAL DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, CAR D IFF. Strong Treadle Machines, on the Wheeler and Wilson principle from 5 Guineas. The Belgravia," on the same worlcl- renowned principle, with many patented improve- ments, by Bradbury & Co. from 7 Guineas. Elias Howe's Strong Treadle Machines, from 7 Guineas. Newton Wilson's Grover & Baker, from 7 Guineas. Newton Wilson's "Princess of Wales" Hand Lock-Stitch Machine 4 Guineas. Newton Wilson's Queen of England" Hand Lock-Stitch & Herringbone Machines, 5 Gs. The « Little Wanzer" Hand Lock- stitch MACHINE 4 Guineas. With Treadle 5 Guineas. Howe's "Express" Hand Lock-Stitch Machine 4 Guineas. Howes Swiftsure" Hand Lock-Stitch Machine 4 Guineas. Weir's Chain-Stitch Machine £ 2 I5S. The" Guelph" Chain-Stitch Machine, £:3 Os. Also, Machines for TAILORS and SHOEMAKERS. All these Sewing Machines warranted, and will be ex- changed after one month's trial, if desired. LESSONS GIVEN GRATIS ON THE PREMISES. BLACK and FANCY SILKS and other DRESS MATERIALS in great variety. CORNE RHO USE, No. 1, SAINT JOHN-STREET, CARDIFF. 4444 SPECIALITIES FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR IN WOOLLEN GOODS, VESTINGS, &c., SHIRTS, HOSIERY, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, &c., AT J NEWTON'S, 1:3, C R O C K H E R B T 0 Vi N, CAn D IFF. THE CRITERION TROUSERS, 14s. 6d., CASH ONLY, in Materials suitable for Autumn and Winter Wear. Made to Measure. J. NEWTON, Tailor, Woollen Draper, Mercer, Hosier, &c., 13, Crockherbtown, Cardiff. 2778 OBSERVE. THE SECOND CONSIGNMENT OF BACON, IMPORTED DIRECT FROM NEW YORK CUREP.3, By EVANS AND CO., Is now being dried ready for the Counter. Families desirous of selecting PRIME QL ALITY at I LOW PRICE should at once procure a moderate stock ;0 keep supplied until next arrival. CHOICE CUTS—CUMBERLAND, STRETFORD, AND PRIME LIGHT BELLIES, All at Sixpence per lb. 3, HIGH-STREET, IND 15, BUTE-STREET. 4678 ro BUILDERS, PAINTERS, & PAPERHANGERS. To BE SOLD, at No. 7, BUTE-STREET, J- CARDIFF, 50,000 PIECES OF PAPER-HANGINGS, Newest patterns and every variety, at Manufacturers' Prices. LARGEST STOCK IX SOUTH WALES. 4673 JAMES MOORE, Proprietor. MR. PETER PRICE, AGENT TO THE SUN FIRE OFFICE. SUN OFFICE, 3, CROCKHERBTOWN, CARDIFF. 115 FORTY-EIGHT SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE BILLIARD TABLE. FULL SIZE BALLS a.nd CUES, SOLID RUBBER JP CUSHIONS. ABBOTT AND NICHOLLS, 26, BATH-STREET, BRISTOL, AND 95, LIBERTY-STREET, NEW YORK, U.S. LONDON AGENTS :—S. FISHER, 188, Strand; PAR- KINS & GOTTO, 25, Oxford-street. DIAGRAM FREE. 4256 FAMILIES REMOVING Are respectfully requested to employ the STAR" FURNITURE VANS, The best and largest vans in Walea. OFFICE—1, THE HAYES, CARDIFF. 147 W. H. DAVIES & CO., PROPRIETORS. JOHN KENT, CARRIAGE BUILDER, QUAY-STREET, CARDIFF, SOLICITS the continuance of orders from HI3 numerous patrons. Established 1827. 4459 J. M. H A I M E, COAL MERCHANT. LARGE HOUSE COAL, THROUGH-AND-THROUGH DITTO, LARGE LANTWIT, SMITH'S COAL, LARGE STEAM COAL, NUT STEAM COAL, SMALL STEAM COAL, No.3 COKE, DELIVERED IN ANY QUANTITY AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. OFFICE— BRITANNIA BUILDINGS, DOCKS. RESIDENCB— No. 1, EAST GROVE, TREDEGARTILLE. Orders received at above addresses immediately attended to. 4023 WEST DOCK FOUNDRY, (Opposite No. 6 Tip, West Side of West Dock), CARDIFF. B. C. IDAVIES, ENGINEER, IRON 6i BRASS FOUNDER, BRASS FINISHER, SHIP SMITH, GALVANIZER, &c. MAKER of Crab Winches, Windlasses, Ships' Pumps, Capstans, and all descriptions of Castings for En- gines, Collieries, Shipping, Building, and Agriculture, an«l Ship Stoves. All kinds of Machinery repaired. 4543 BUSINESS GIMRESSFS- CASH YERSU" CREDIT. WILLIAM KORNES, THE CARDIFF HOSIER, 27, 29. AND 31, ROYAL ARCADE, AND 182, BUTE-ROAD, CARDIFF, T)EGS to inform the inhabitants of Cardiff and the U neighbourhood that all WINTER GOODS have been REDUCED 15 per cent. this day, in order to clear them, to make room for Spring Goods. Over 400 FLANNEL SHIRTS, most our own make. Over 300 OXFORD and ABYSSINIAN SHIRTS. A large quantity of Gentlemen's Lamswool, Merino, Flannel, and heavy Cotton PANTS, DRAWERS, UNDER VESTS, and SHIRTS. A Choice Assortment of Ladies'and Gentlemen's plain and fancy SCOTCH and LEICESTER HOSE. Ladies' and Gentlemen's SILK, ALPACA, and ZANELLA UMBRELLAS of the best description. Gloves, Wrists, Fronts, Cuffs and Collars, &c. LARGEST STOCK of SCARFS and TIES in SOUTH WALES. SHOPKEEPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. N.B.—All (roods Warranted of Genuine Quality, at reasonable prices, for cash only. W. Korner's celebrated Dressing Gowns, at 21s., sent to any Railway Station on receipt tlJf P.O.O. If not ap- proved of the money will be returned. These garments can be highly recommended to clergy- men, medical and professional gentlemen, invalids, and others. 4811 NOTICE. THE OLD GLOBE TEA WAREHOUSE, N\9. 24, D U K E-S T R E E T, Has been re-opened by MESSES. PIKE AND MITCHELL, KAISOW, MONING, & OOLONG CONGOU. PINGSNEY & MOYUNE GUNPOWDER. CANTON & FOOCHOW PEKOE. A Fine Sample of YOUNG HYSOX. COSTA RICA, PLANTATION, AND EAST INDIAN COFFEE. Fromage de Brie and Fromage des Camemberts WEEKLY. GRUYERE AND PARMASAN CHEESE. 4354 BEDINFIELD'S Twelve years in the steamers between Southampton Send for his Illustrated and Havana, Price List. Intimate acquaintance with BEDINGFIELD'S the FINE BRISTOL BIKDSEYE, T TAVANA markets Sold only in packets. JLJL of this A very varied assortment of samples celebrated on receipt of 5s. place. Tebacconists, Wine Merchants, Grocers, Chemists, &c., supplied with the CIGARS, finest Bristol Tobaccos. V_^ PRICES ON APPLICATION. Wholesale Dualer in Tobacconists' Goods. BROAD-STREET AND PARK-STREET, BRISTOL. 4309 [A CARD.] JJ D W A R D WHIFFEN, TOBACCO MANUFACTURER, CARDIFF REGISTERED WELSH SMOKING MIXTURE, Manufactured from the Finest Selected Leaf. Also CARDIFF BIRDSEYE. 43G0 0_ ARTIST S' REPOSITORY, 17, HIGH-STREET, 17, CARDIFF. THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC VIKWS OF CARDIFF AND WALES GENERALLY, By FRITH, BEDFORD, and Others, including a NEW S E R I E S, Published by F. W. LANE, CARVER AND GILDER. 17, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF (Corner of Church-street). THE LARGEST STOCK OF PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND. 4186 THE ONLY SHOP FOR SCOTCH PROVISIONS. CHOICE ROLL BACON, 8t.. PER POUND. EVANS AND COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF. GENERAL ENGRAVING AND PRINTING OFFICES. FOR FXRST-CLASS WORK, GO TO GLASS AND CO., ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS, LITHOGRAPHIC, COPPER-PLATE, AND GENERAL PRINTERS, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF. Every description of Engraving and Printing executed. A trial order is respectfully solicited. 4781 PRESENTS. A large assortment of WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES, CADDIES and other goods suitable for PRESENTS. LOOKING GLASS AND GENERAL WAREHOUSE. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT IS CHING'S, THE HAYES. 4450 SHIRTS! SHIRTS!! SHIRTS! A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. WHY wear slop- made shirts? when you can get hand- VV made to order, equally as cheap, by giving your orders to M. BRUKEWICH, SHIRTMAKER, 86, BUTE-STREET, DOCKS, CARDIFF. A very large assortment of Fancy Flannel and Oxford Shirting always on hand. Umbrellas of the best quality. Every description of Gentlemen's Hosiery at moderate prices. 4431 DANIEL EVANS, TAILOR AND BREECHES-MAKER, 3, HIGH-STREET, CARDIFF, BEGS to call the attention of his Patrons to his well- selected STOCK FOR THE SEASON. THE WATERPROOF FABRIC for HUNTING OVERCOATS, &c., the only Establishment in the Prin- cipality where it can be obtained. 4419 S. CHITTENDEN, CHINA AND GLASS ESTABLISHMENT, 8, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF. (Opposite the Town Hall). ALL KINDS of GLASS and PLATED GOODS LENT ON HIRE for BALLS, DINNER and PRIVATE PARTIES, &c. 4829 HUTCHINSON AND TAYLEURE'S GRAND CIRCUS, CARDIFF. GREAT SUCCESS & LAST APPEARANCE OF MADME. FRAULIEN LAURA, In her Great Sensational Performance on the Lofty Wire! Last Representation of THE GREAT STEEPLE CHASE! SATURDAY NEXT—GRAND SPORTING NIGHT. More Important Engagements. Numerous Fresh Arrivals ON MONDAY, MARCH 3rd. First Appearance of the World-renowned ETOILE TROUPE OF FRENCH ACROBATS. Great Oddfellows' DEMONSTRATION A BENEFIT in aid of the Widows'and Orphans' Fund, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, MARCH, 5, under the patronage and presence of his Worship the Mayor (H. BOWEN, Esq.), the Members of the Corporation, and the Consuls of the Port. MID-DAY PERFORMANCE EVERY SATURDAY. VICTORIA CONCERT ROOMS, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF. SOLE PROPRIETOR F. W. HOFFMAN. Every Evening during the WPJK GRAND CONCERT AND CHARACTERISTIC ENTERTAINMENTS. CHANGE OF ARTISTES EVERY WFEK. REFRESHMENTS AT THE BAR. Admission—First Class, Is.; Second Class, 6d. Doors open at Half-past Six, to commence at Seven. Satur- day, half an hour earlier. 2373 public JTlotice. CARDIFF PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. 1,OFFICE8-No.3, CROCKHERBTOWN, CARDIFF. TRUSTEES. WM. ALEXANDER, ESQ. (Alderman). CHAS. W. DAVID, ESQ. (Ex-Mayor of Cardiff). CHAS. HENRY WILLIAMS, Esq. (Roath Court.) DIRECTORS. J. N. FLINT (Chairman). I J. SANKEY, Angel-street BOOTH BACON, Tredegarville J. SLOPER, Duke-street J. T. BARKY, Duke street W. P. STEPHENSON, Queen- W. DAVIS, Smith-street I street D. DUNCAN, Crockherbtown D. RICHARDS, High-street E. JENKINS, The Hayes J. J. WEST, Duke-street W. li. HARVEY, Charles-st. CONSULTING ACTUART. ARTHUR SCKATCHLEY, Esq., F.R.S. AUDITORS. W. R. HARVEY. EDWARD CROSS. BANKERS. THE NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND, SOLICITOR. SECRETARY. ROBERT W. GRIFFITH. PETDR PRICE. EXTRACTS FROM THE SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. THE financial position of the Society may be clearly JL and accurately ascertained from the Balance Sheet of Assets and Liabilities, and the Schedule of Mortgage Securities—the former showing its profitableness, and the latter its security. The interest for 1873 and 1872 amounted to £687 3s. 3d.. and the surplus profit for same period amounted to £636 12s. Id., making a total of nearly 10 per cent. profit. The end of this year being the period for the Consulting Actuary's triennial investigation, his opinion will then be taken upon the appropriation of this surplus. Assuming ho will again advise that two-thirds be carried to Mem- bers' Accounts, and one third to the Guarantee Fund, there will be—for devision as bonus (in addition to 5 per cent. interest already credited), £.124 8s. (nearly three per cent.); and for addition to the present Guarantee Fund of £98 10s., £212 4s. Id. The ample security held by the Society for its invest- ments is apparent from the Schedule of Mortgages, from which it may be seen that £22,790 5s. 3d. has been advanced upon the mortgage of 94 leasehold and freehold properties which have been valued by the Surveyors at £32,7ô7. There is the further security that the Borrowers immediately commence the repayment of the principal, and, as appears from the same schedule, the balance now owing upon these advances is reduced to £ 18,742 9s. N.B.—This document is too long for an advertisement, but may be obtained on application to the Secretary. STATEMENT OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30TH NOVEMBER, 1872. LIABILITIES. To Members for Subscriptions to 30th Nov., 1873 £8722 9 5 Depositors for Money at Interest 7996 13 11 Realised Shares at Interest 305 13 8 Due to Depositors for Interest (warrants not presented) 143 19 9 Due to Shareholders for Interest entered to their accounts 1014 9 3 Due to Ditto for Bonus entered to their accounts 173 0 0 Cash Oil hand for Guarantees 2 0 0 „ Unclaimed Cash 18 0 Cash owing on Cheque not presented 10 0 „ Guarantee Fund. 98 10 0 „ Sundry Creditors. 99 9 8 Balance (being the surplus profit of the last two years, after crediting each Shareholder with compound interest at 5 per cent. per annum 636 12 1 £19195 5 9 I ASSETS. By Balance unpaid of advances £ s. d. £ s. d. made on Mortgages, interest calculated to 30th Nov., 1872, per schedule annexed 19423 2 5 Add for arrears due from borrowers 65 0 6 19488 2 11 Less borrowers £ s. d. paid in advance 155 13 4 Less balance in hand due to bor- rowers 423 9 4 Less property in hand 166 11 3 — 745 13 11 18742 9 0 By Cash in National Provincial Bank 261 15 6 Property in hand 1G6 11 3 Sundry Debtors 10 10 0 Offices, Furniture, and Stationery •• 14 0 0 L19195 5 9 Audited and found correct, W. K. HARVEY, Director's Auditor. EDWARD CROSS, Shareholder's Auditor. j Applications for Loans, Shares, or Deposits, should be sent to the Seeretary. PETER PRICE, Secretary, 4S16 January 20th, 1S73. CARDIFF PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. BSTAILISHBD 1S65. TRUSTEES: Wji. ALBXANDKR, ESQ., CHA«. W. DAYID, ESQ., (Alderman,) (Mayor of Cardiff,) CHAS. HBNJIT WILLIAMS, ESQ., (Roath Court.) DIRECTORS J. If. FLINT (Chairman,) J. T. BARRY, Duke-street, J. SANKBY, Angel-street, W. DAVIES, Smith-street, JOHN SLOPER, Duke-street, D. DUNCAN, St. Mary-street, W.P.STHPHENSOET, Queen-st E. JBNKINS, The Hayes, D. RICHARDS, High-street, W. R. HARVEY, Charles-st. J. J. WEST, Dulce-stre«t. Consulting Actuary: A. SCKATCHLEY, F.R.S. Auditors: W. R. HARTEY and EDWARD CROSS. Bankers: THB NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK OF ENGLAND. Solicitor: ROBERT W. GRIFFITH, B.A. Secretary PurER PBICB. MONEY ADVANCED in Sums from jE25 to £;3,000. N.B.—The only Local Society which aubmitsita Ac- counts to periodical examination and valuation, by an independent London Actuary. Mr. Scratehley's valuation .f tho Assets and Liabilities of this Society may be obtained on application. Subscription Evenings :—The First Tuesday i. every Month, from Seven until Nine o'clock. Intending Borrowers should send in applications for ad- vances on or before the first day of the month. Shares may be taken, and Copies of Rules, Actuary's Reports, Balance Sheets, and all information may be ob- tained daily, at the Society's Office, 3, Crockherbtown, Cardiff, 0r of any of the Society's Agents. 3959 PETER PRICE, Secretary. imwivALiTY^pJdAmm BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED, 1860. OFEICE:-8, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF- THIS is the OLDEST and CHEAPEST Society [in the J_ neighbourhood. INVESTORS have realised nearly 12 PER CENT, PER ANNUM, having been paid more than £3., as Bonus. BORROWERS who have made their full repayments have been paid so large an amount of Bonus as to REDUCE THEIR INTEREST TO 3i PER CENT. PER ANNUM. DEPOSITS are taken, fer which 5 per cent. per an- num interest is paid without deductions.—Shares may taken, and Deposits made daily, at the Office as above. 591 WM. SANDERS, Secretary. "TAUNTON AND WEST OF ENGLAND PERPETUAL BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY, JL 3, HAMMET-STREET, TAUNTON. ESTABLISHED 1857. Money lent on mortgage at 5 per cent., repayable by instalments, and redeemable at a*y time, without loss of interest. jE60,000 and upwards already advanced in Glamorgan- shire. Its security offers a good and safe investment for de- positors. 4-h per cent. (without any deductions) allowed en sums of £5 and upwards, interest payable half-yearly. Investing shares may be taken also, with liberty to withdraw at a month's notice, with 5 per cent. interest. This old-established Society has no connection with any other recently started at Taunton. For particulars apply to Mr. Wm. Strode Bragg, Man aging Director Mr. Albert Geodman, Secretary; or to MR. THOMAS WEBBER, District Secretary, Royal Arcade, 110 Cardiff. THE eECOND BUTE DOCKS TERMINATING BUILDING SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED, 1872. According to Statues 6 and 7, William IV, Cap. 32. SHARES, £131 BACH. FORTNIGHTLY Subscriptions, 5s. per shara payable every alternate Wednesday evening from H to 9 o'clock at the British Schoolroom, (back of Bethel Chapel) Mount Stuart Square. Next meeting night, March 5, 1873. This is truly the Working Mans' Seciety all profits are equally divided amongst its members, the working expenses being exceeding small, compared with Permanent Societies. After paying all expenses for two years in the No. 1 Society, they declared 28 per cent. profit. Further information to be obtained of T. H. Stephens, Esq., Solicitor, Docks; or, John Cousins, No. 2, Eleaner-street, Docks. See prospectuses. 43 55 H I T X I N G X O N L 11<E ASSURAN C E COMPANY. VV COMPANY. Chief Offices—37, MOORGATB STRRET, LONDON, E.C. Established 1855. Capital, £ i00,000. TRUSTEES.—Sir Frederick M. Williams, Bart., M.P., Goonorea, Cornwall; Thomas Horatio Harris, Esq., Fins- bury and Hildenborough, Kent; Thomas Lambert, Esq., Short-street, Lambeth, S. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE COMPANY. The Guarantee of an ample subscribed capital; carefnl selections of lives economical management. Policies payable during lifetime without extra prenaium. Invalid or Second Class Lives assured at tabular rates on a safe and equitable plan. Loans granted on the security of Policies which have ac- quired a surrender value. Agents wanted where the Company is not represented. 4'93 ALFRED BOWSER, Manager. CAftDIFF POLlCE CLOTHING. rniiE Watch Committee of the borough of Cardiff, are JL prepared to receive TENDERS* for POLICE CLOTHING, similar to the Metropolitan Uniform, such Tenders to be transmitted to the Town Clerk's Office on or before the 3rd day of March next, endorsed Tender for Police CII)thiL" Particulars and form? of Tender may bo obtained of the Superintendent of Police, Cardiff. GEO. SALMON, Town Clerk. Cardiff, 14th February, 1873. 4310 I GITWIR ITNIIAS. C O UN TYO FGLAM O KG AN. "TXTTIEREAS, at the Epiphany Quarter Sessions for the F T said county, holdhu at Cardiff, on the Thirty-first day of December, 1872, the Reverend Hely Hutchinson Keating Rickards, Clerk, UTTD Griffith Phillips, Esquire, two of the Visiting Justices of the County Gaol and House of Correction for the said county, at Cardiff aforesaid, duly niade a presentment to the said Court that tho said prison was iasutficient, inconvenient, and inadequate to give eliect to the Rules and Regulations prescribed by the Prisons Act, 1865; and whereas at the same Sessions, Pascoe St. Leger Grenfell, and John Dillwyn Llewelyn, Esquires, two of the Visiting Justices of the Hottse of Correction, for the said county, at SWANSEA, in the said county, duly made a presentment to the said court, that the said last named prison was insuflicient, inconvenient, and inadequate to give etiect to the said rules and regulations. Notice is Hereby Gi\en, that the Justices of the Peace, acting in and for the said county, will at the next General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, to be holden at. the town of Swansea, in and for the said county, on Tuesday, the Eighth day of April, 1873, at half-past twelve of the clock in the afternoon, proceed to take into consideration the said several presentments, and to make such orders thereon as may be then deemed expedient. By order of the court, THO DALTON, Clerk of the Peace. Cardiff, Februnry 20th, 1873. 4^76 DYNASPOWIS HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Highway I\ Board of^ the above District is prepared to receive Tenders for Widening and Re forming a portion of the Highway in the parish of Pendoylan (700 yards in length), Tenders for Widening and Reforming a portion of the Highway in the parish of Pendoylan (700 yards in length), comprising, masonry, excavation, metalling, &c. Forms of tender may be had, and plans and specifica- tions may be seen at the Surveyor's residence, 31, Clive- road, Canton, on and after the 17th February instant, from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The Surveyor will be at the Pendoylan Rectory an Monday, the 24th February instant, at 12 o'clock at Noon, to point out the intended works to persons de- sirous of tendering for the same. Tenders to be delivered, sealed and addressed to Mr. John Morris, Clerk to the Highway Board, No. 20, High- street, Cardiff, on or before SATURDAY, the 1st day of MARCH next. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. By order of the P>»ard. 4719 JOHN MORRIS. Clerk. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of OFFICES and PRINTING WORKS for the "SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS" and "CARDIFF TIMDS," in St. Mary- street and Westgate-street, Cardiff. Plans and specification may be seen at my office, 3, Crockherbtown. Tenders to be delivered to Mr. D. Duncan, 11, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, on or before WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th, endorsed Tenders for New Premises." Bills of Quantities may be obtained at my Office, on or after Tuesday next, on payment of £1, which will be returned on receipt of a bona, Jide tender. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. PETER PRICE, Architect. 3, Crockhe»W*wn, Cardiff, Feb. 27, 1873. TO BUILDERS AND CONTR ACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of NEW PREMISES, and alterations to existing Premises, at Nos. 26 and 27. Saint Mary-street, Cardiff, for Messrs! D. JOTHAM AND SONS. The plans and specification may be seen, and bills of quantities obtained, on application to the Architect, Mr. W. P. JAMES, Arcade Chambers. Cardiff. A deposit of 20s. will be required for each copy of the quantities, which will be returned on the receipt of a bona fide Tender. Messrs. D. Jothani and Sons do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Tenders to be delivered on or before the Sth day of MARCH next, addressed to Messrs. D. Jotham and Sons, and endorsed Tender for New Premises." 4831 TOBUTLDE RS. I GUILDERS desirous of contracting for the Erection of 1 ) a Governor's House, at the County Gaol, at Cardiff, may see the plans and specification at my office, No. 6 Working-street, Cardiff, on and after the 24tli February 1873. Tenders to bo delivered at my office at or before Noon, on the 24th MARCH, 1873. The lowest or any other Tender will not necessarily be accepted. THO. DALTON, 4275 Clerk of the Peace. CARDIFF UNION. TENDERS FOR IRON BEDSTEADS. THE Guardians of the Cardiff Union invite Tenders for the supply of Fifty Iron Bedsteads, 6ft. 3in. by 3ft, with foot-piece. Fifty Palliasses for ditto. Tenders, endorsed, "Bedsteads," to be sent to the Workhouse, on or before FRIDAY, 7th MARCH. By order, W. P. STEPHENSON, Clerk. Cardiff, 20th February, 1873. 4303 THE WELSH FKEEHOLD COAL AND IRON COMPANY (LIMITED). TO RAILWAY CONTRACTORS. THE Directors of the above Company are desirous of JL receiving Tenders for the making and completing a single Line of Railway, about one mile and sixty chains in length, on their Fforchdwm Estate, near Neath, to join the South Wales Mineral Railway. Plans, sections, and specifications may be seen at the offices of Mr. NVm. Snoeke, engineer to the said Company, 6, Duke-street, London Bridge, S.E., any day (Sundays excepted), between the hours of Ten and Four. Tenders to be delivered at his offices, on or before TUESDAY, the 4th of MARCH next, at Twelve o'clock pre- cisely. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be ac- cepted. u- 4298 COALS. THE DOVER TOWN COUNCIL invite TENDEKS for the SUPPLY of 300 TONS of the BEST SMOKELESS STEAM COAL: The Coals to be deposited and trimmed about 6-7ths at the Water Works, and the remainder at the Drainage Werks, in such quantities as may be ordered in writing by the Tewu Surveyor, the Council to be at liberty ttl accept all or any quantity of the Coal. The Ceals to be deliver not later than the 5th"ApriI next. Tenders to stata the price per ton so delivered (including Freight. Cartage, Trimming, and all charges except Diver Local and Harbour Dues), and also to state the name and neighbour- hood of Colliery, and the name of the scura from which the Coal is ploposed to be supplied, and also if the Coal will be large hand- picked or unscreened Hubble, or comprise anyand what proportisns of either. And if any unscreened Rubble, what proportion of dust. On the arrival of a cargo of Coals in the Port, a Cartificate from the Owner or Manager of the Colliery shall be produced to the Surveyor, to prove that the Coals are in strict accordance with the contract. The Surveyor to have power to reject any quantity ef the Coal that may not in his opinion be in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Payment to be made within two months after the date of any Certificate ef the Surveyor. If default is made in the delivery of any of the Coals, the Contrac- tor to be liable to a penalty of £ 1 per day, and the Councli to be at liberty to procure any Fuel elsewhere at the expense in all things of the Contractor, and to deduct the same from the moneys (if any) which may be due to him, or to receive the same from him, as and for liquidated damages. Any person whose Tender is accepted will be required to execute a Contract for the due supply of the Coals and also the bond hereinafter named to be prepared by the Town Clerk at the expense of the Council Healed Tenders, stating the quantity proposed to be supplied, marked Tender for Fuel," are to be delivered at this Office 011 or before WEDNESDAY, the 5th day ef March instant. Each Tender must be accompanied by a letter from one or more responsible persons undertaking to execute with the person ten- dering, in case his tender be accepted, a joint and several bond in one-fourth of the amount of the Tnder for the due performance of the Contract. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. WOLL.4STOST KNOCKER, Town Clerk. Castle Hill House, Dover, Feb. 29th, 1873. 4817 "THE-PR"E"SRYTE RIAN~ CH ULICHR WINDSOR-PLACE, CARDIFF. THE REV. D. D. ROBERTSON, M.A., Of Dudley, will deliver a LECTURE, entitled, -• WANDERINGS IN THE HOLY LAND; Or Recollections of a Four Months' Tour in Palestine, in 1872, At the above Church, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, MARCH 5th, 1873. Chair to be taken at Half-past Seven o'clock. Admission Free. Collection at close, on behalf of School Buliding Fund. 4835 THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1869. In the County Court of Glamorganshire holden at Cardiff. THOMAS JONES, of Clifton-street, in the parish of Roath, in the county of Glamorgan, grocer, was adjudged Bankrupt, on the Twenty-fifth of February, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-three. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the County Court Office, Saint Mary-street, Cardiff aforesaid, on the Thirteenth day of March, 1873, .at Twelve o'clock at Noon. Until the appointment of a trustee, all persons having in their possession any of the effects of the bank- rupt must deliver them, aad all debts due to the bank- rupt must be paid to the Registrar. Creditors must for- ward their proofs of debts to the Registrar. 4821 R. F. LANGLEY, Registrar. fctj Ruction* PARTRIDGE-ROAD ROATH, CARDIFF MR. J. B. DANIEL, will SELL by AUCTION, at the Queen's Hotel, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, on MONDAY, the 10th MARCH, 1873, at Six o'clock in the evening, subject to conditions to be then produced, the undermentioned MESSUAGES or DWELLING HOUSES and PREMISES, in the following Lots, that is to say LOT I.-All those Two semi-detached Messuages or Dwelling-Houses, with the gardens and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in Partridge-road, Roath, Cardiff, known by the name of Stanley-villa, and Birch-villa, bounded on the east by Woodcock-street, and on the west by Lot 2, and now illl the several occupations of Mr. Willavise and Mr. Williams. This Lut is subject to a ground rent of £ 5 15s. Od, a year. LOT 2.—All those Tvo semi-detached Messuages or Dwelling-Houses, with the gardens and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in Partridge-road aforesaid, bounded on the east by Lot J, and on the west by Lot 3 This Lot is subject to a ground rent of t7 2s. 6d. a year. LOT 3.-All those two semi-detached Messuages or Dwelling- Houses, with the gardens and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate in Partridge-road aforesaid, bounded on the east by Lot 2, and on the west by Snipe- street. This Lot is subject to a ground rent of 2.5 10s. a year. The respective Lots are held for the residue of a term of 93 years, which commenced on the 2nd February, 187-2. The tenants of Lot 1 will kindly show the Premises in their occupation. To view Lots 2 shd 3 apply to Messrs. Daltons, Spencer, and Corbett, Solicitors, Cardiff; and for further particulars to the Auctioneer, Kast-street, Taunton; to Messrs. DaRons, Spencer, and Corbett; or to Mr. HENRY CHANNING, Solicitor, Taunton. Taunton, February 19th, 1873. 4299 MU$lUulmu BUTE DOCK FOUNDRY. To Iron Founders, Iron Ship Builders, Metal Merchants &c. MR. W. P. STEPHENSON has teen instructed to SELL by AUCT ION, at the Bute Dock Foundry, west sidti of the WC-t Bute Dock, Cardiff, on THURSDAY the Gth day of MARCH, 1873, the capital MACHINERY, PLANT, &c., on the premises, consisting of one 12-inch vertical steam engine, 24-incli stroke. One 42-inch noise- less disc fan. One egg-md Cornish boiler, 25ft. x 5ft-, with fittings complete, and about 150ft. of steam and feed piping. Ore 10-cwt. steam hammer, by David Joy, of Middlesbro', and appliances. Wrought-iron forge crances with sheaves, one crane weighing machine, to weijfh live tons. One forcing pump, for testing pipes and toilers. One Scott's patent moulding machine (quite new). One store trollies. Moulders' weights and casting ladles. Smiths' plant and tools, including anvils tuyws, drift and swage, blocks and stands, iron tanks (" Boahe.s"), vice, bolt tools, sledges, tongs, clefts, swages, drilts, &c., port- able forges, hand trolly, furnace and hammermen's bring tools. Large levelling or straightening blocks. About 70 tom. of cast iron, including foundry boxes, core bars, and scrap, pig iron, wrought bar iron, blister and sheer steel. In storehouse Rivets, sundry chains, ingot brass, brass mounting and bearings. Copper piping, weijfh beam. scales and weights, large iron scales and weights, and sundries. Patterns in sets, patternmakers' and carpenters' benches, short ends of baulk and waste timber, &-c. &c. Sale SO commence at 11 for 12 o'clock precisely. Catalogues may be had on applications to the Auc- tiorieer, No. 21, Queen-street, Cardiff. 4330 AUClTON MART, CXNT0N~MARKET CARDIFF. MONTHLY STOCK SALES. F R. BODINGTON, M.R.C.V.S., announces his IVi next MONTHLY SACK of STOCK, HORSES, CARRIAGES, &e., will take place as above, on WED- NESDAY, 12th day of MAKCH, Fair day. Entries for this Sale are respectfully solicited. All accounts settled same day. GEO. BODINGTON, M.R.C.V.S, AUCTIONEER. No. 4, Penlline-terrace, Canton, Cardiff 4828 "VLCTORIA ROOMS, CARDIFF. MESSRS. N. LAWRENCE AND CO. have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY NKXT, MARCH 3, 1873, a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and other Effects, having been sent to the above Rooms for immediate sale, consisting of Drawing- room suite, two mahogany dining tables, wardrobe chef- fioneers, chests of drawers, duchess toilet table and glass, pier glasses, hair-Heat couches, sofas, chairs, stands and tables, iron and wood bedsteads, feather and mi.'lpuff beds and mattresses, loo tables, kitchen tables, chairs, cane do., bookcase, decks, commodes, easy chairs, in cloth, leather, and hair-seating whatnot, sets of trays, and numerous other articles. Sale to commence at half-past Two o'clock. Auctioneers' Chambers, Victoria Rooms, St. Mary-street, Cardiff.. 4S49 CALLDIFF XUMS-ASSLMBLY ROOMS. To Furniture Brokers and Others. MESSRS. W. II. WILLIAMS & Co have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, under an execution, on TUESDAY, the 4th MAKCH, at the Cardiff Arms Assembly Rooms, the elegant and modern HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, removed for convenience of sale, comprising handsome drawing-room suite, in walnut, covered in rep nearly now; ditto, covered in damask walnut chiffonniere, 5ft. Gin., with plate glass panels and back ditto; loo table, lady's work-table, fenders, irons, oak dining-room suite, covered in morocco Spanish mahogosy bookcase, with secretaire carpet, dining table, with extra leaves mahogany chiffonniere, splendid 6ft. Gin., gilt console table, with marble slab • two oil paint- ings, Spanish mahogany-winged wardrobe, with plate- glass p in els painted ditto, mahogany marble-top washstand and dressing-table, painted ditto, feather beds, spring mattress, wool ditto, rep and chintz curtains and brass cornice, polws, chests of drawers, bedroom chairs, &c., &c. On view from Two o'clock on Monday, the 3rd March, and on the morning of Sale. There will be no reserve. Sale to commence at Three o'clock sharp. 4820

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS AND STATISTICS. Lr.ANDAFF CATHEDRAL SERVICES AND ANTIIEMS.—i-errices at 11, 3.30, aud 7 o'clock Holy CowillUlJion ¡¡US a.llI. 1st Sunday in Lent, March 2nd-Morning. hymns 8L, 205; evening, Sogers in D, "Thy word is a lantern," Purcell, hymn 283; Litany, hymns 026, "290, 810. Monday—-Morning, anthem 71. Tuesday—Morn- ing, anthem 80. W.,ùnesday-IIlorlliui<,anthem n. Thursday- Morning, euthem 74. Saturday—Morning, anthem 713 E. A. Fishbourne, Snccentor. ITAMADETAD HOSPITAL SHIP.—Report for the WEEK ending Fob. 27.—Number of patients remaining last 36, admitted since 7, discharged 4, died 0; out-patients treated 46; remain- ins on board 39.—II. M. Dixon, Medieal :superintendent. 10TH GLAMORGAN I{IFLE Y OLUNTEF.Rs.-Orders for week com- mencing Mar. 3-JHonùay: Company inspection 7.30 p.m., uni- form, bund to attend, march out weather permitting. Wednes- day B»yonet drill at 7.80 p.m. Friday Squad drill nt 7.80 p.m. On duty for the week—Sergt. VI. Paynter, Corporal W. Hawker, Bugler 15. Itees. TUB INFIRMATSY.—"Remaining by Inst week 20, admitted since 12 discharged 0, died 0, remaining in the h.use 32. Number of out patients on the books 403. Medical odicers for the wnek com- niancing Mal". 4.-ConsuJting suryeon, J. H.. Rucee, Esq.; Phy- sician, W.T.Edwards, Esq., M.D.; Surgeon, W.T)tyIor.Esq.,M.D. Geatlemen visitors for the week—Hevsi. A. Tilly and J. Waite: Messrs. Griffith Phillips, Jonas Watson, and James Ware. Pre- sent—Itdvs. A. Tilly and J. Waite, Chas. T. Vac.tiul!, house sur- geon.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC liETUliNS. 1873 1872. Great. Western, week ending Felt. 2 £ 8(!.7!)9 £ 83,-236 London & North Western, week ending Feb. 23 l-iti.423 136,430 Taff Tale, week ending Feb. '26 8,81\3 7,101 Penarth Harbour, week ending Feb. 22 1,6\):;I 1,491 Rhymuay, week ending Feb. 22 1,87 1,671 Jrloiimouthbhire, weekending Feb. 22 3,0-8 3,311 Llynvi and Ogmere, week ending Feb. 22 800 1,152 Llanelly, week ending Feb. 22 1,014 91* Brecon and Marthyr, week ending Feb, 23 10,401 9,459 Somerset dc Dorset, week ending Feb! 23 1,042 891 .-=-=-H'.h# -p

-u_ CIjz (favbift Cimcs. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1373. THE COAL FAMINE. THE COAL QUESTION is undoubtedly the most pressing topic of the day. Before its immense proportions the Irish University Bill dwindles, into nothing the crisis in Spain is of no moment, and the toppling of half a dozen little dynasties down to the ground a thing with which we should take very small concern. When we read of absolute coal famine at Yarmouth, only averted by the accidental arrival of a laden lugger of angry bands parading the streets of Nottingham, carry- ing aloft an empty grate, symbolical of the desti- tution prevailing in so many houses of members of Parliament being hissed for no other reason than that they are coalowners and of public demonstrations around the London Lions and all over the country, protesting against the price of coal—every one must admit that the subject is one of imperial interest, and need not be surprised that it has attracted the notice of the House of Commons. It is too much to expect that any very great good will come of Mr. MUNDELLA'S motion on Monday night.. The House of Commons may inquire how it is that coal is so dear but they are powerless to compel owners or dealers to sell at a cheaper rate, unless indeed they obey the direction given to them by a mob orator somewhere in the North the other day, and buy up and control the collieries as they have bought and control the telegraph system. Parliament cannot limit the profits of Masters, or prohibit the exportation of coal, or increase the output of individual collieries, or make colliers accept lower wages. The only fruit that will grow out of the action of the Member for Sheffield is that a Committee will be appointed which will collect a good many interesting sta- tistics, make inquiries into the abnormal position of the coal trade, and perhaps by directing to that particularly profitable branch of industry a little of the fierce light that beats upon all excitin^ questions^ will cause such consternation in privileged quarters as will conduce to a more p r vi satisfactory state of things for the coal consumer. It has been well remarked, that since the adoption of Mr. MUNDELLA'S motion facts bearing upon the question, both negatively and affirmatively, have bien accumulating with a rapidity which promises rather to embarrass than assist the conclusions of the committee. One by one, every pre-conceived. I theory of the dearth has now been authorialvely | contradicted, and, though the country is paying fifty millions a year more for its coals than it did eighteen months ago, no one appears to be benefiting by it. Colliers deny with mucCa emphasis, and great pa.rade of figures, that the. demands of labour are the cause of the advance statisticians show that it is not due, as alleged by employers, to diminished "output colliery owners declare that the duierenee is certainly not going into their pockets and coal merchants indignantly repudiate the notion that they are making capital out of the public distress, by forcing up prices in the retail market. All branches of the trade are at issue as to the real causes of the famine, but they are unanimous in shifting the responsibility from their own shoul- ders. No doubt the profit made by colliery proprietors has been exaggerated our experience is that most statements are subject to a magnifying process that perform the feat known as making "the round of the papers;" but even if we make allowance for this alleged enlargement of fact," we find good ground for believing that the much complaining coal owners are not so much opposed by ill-fortune as they would wish us to think. The rumour at Liverpool that the proprietor of a colliery had ma-do £100:000 within twelve months, and that another and another have shared the bountiful gifts Ðf Providence to an almost equal extent—are assertions which, even if they be taken cum g ratio sal is, have H- firm foundation in "the eternal verities," and represent cases which it would not be difficult to parallel in the South Wales coal field. It is all very well for colliery proprietors to say that their coal is nearly all absorbed by contracts made before coal rose to its present enormous price. If this argument is to be accepted as worth the time it takes to use it, it should be supported with a statement of the contract price per ton, and the cost of production of the same quantity. Such a schedule, if it were published, would, we are confident, show that even the contract yielded a profit, and that the coal raised over and above that already sold is disposed of at fancy prices, and is no small source of income to our hardly-used friends, the specula- tors in coal. But we are willing to give credit to the colliery owner's statement that he is not responsible for the high rate3 charged to the private consumer. That, purely and simply, evidently and unquestionably, is a matter resting with the middleman—the retail coal merchant. Two of these gentlemen write to the Tirn!1s on Wednesday, flatly contradicting the accuracy of the illustrative facts adduced by Mr. MUNDELLA in support of his motion. It was stated, it will be remembered, that coal sold at the pit mouth at Barnsley at 18s. per ton was being retailed in London at 50s., although the cost of the railway carriage from Barnsley to London was only 8s. 4d. per ton, and, 011 these statistics, it was estimated that the net profit which London coal merchants Wire realising was not much under 24s. per ton, or nearly 100 per cent. upon their gi*o:is outlay The coal-dealing firms who have rushed into print say that the price of the best South Yorkshire coals at the pit's mouth is and has been for some time 30s. per ton of 21 cwt., and the railway rate and truck hire amounts to ns. 4d. more, in- cluding City dues. The price of Wallsehd coals loaded into trucks at the pit's mouth has varied during the past fortnight from JOs. to 32s. per ton, making the cost in London 30s. 4d. to 41s. 4d., and even at those prices no adequate supply could be obtained. The pa.rticula.r coal which was said to be 18s. at the pit's mouth at Barnsley, is quoted 30s., and the carriage to London being 9s. 4d. and not 8s. 4d., brings the cost price up to 39s. 4d. instead of 26s, 4d., whilst the retail price of this particular coal, instead of being 50s., is only 42s. But even if wo were to admit the absolute correctness of these figures, we do not think the coal merchants are doing such a desperately bad business. Although the two varieties of coal named are exceptionally unre- munerative, it will be found on examining the figures, and taking into account the fact that the wholesale trade ton is reckoned at 21 instead of 20 cwt., that the profit at present market prices even on these least remunerative coals must be considerable. It is, however, on other coals, and in other places, on which these good merchants do not touch, that the greater profits are made and as figures can be made to answer any purpose, no combination of numerals that may be put to- gether will assure us that the prices ex- acted from the public are reasonable rates based upon the cost of producing the coal from the pit. It was much the fashion to throw the fault upon the colliers but they share, in an infinitesimal degree, the advances which have taken place of late in the selling price. It is true that they do indirectly give an artificial value to coal by their mode of action. They limÍli the quantity of coal they get they have declined to earn money by a week's labour when they live on. the fat of the land by the produce of three days' work and if they see coal piled up, that sight is. sufficient reason for idleness until the pile has dis- appeared. The consequence is that, as abundant supply can alone secure low prices, and as the work- men, for personal reasons, refuse to provide an abundant supply, prices take an evtravagant leap upwards. To this extent they are implicated in the present crisis but no further, and this fault, so far as South Wales at the present moment ia concerned, no longer exists. The cause of the excessive and, we believe, exceptional prices, is with the coal owner and the coal merchant, and with them we must leave the public to settle it.

THE ARMY ESTIMATES. MR. CARDWELL has presented the Army Estimates to the House of Commons, with the usual expla- nation of their character and amount. He began by stating that the total amount of the estimates was £14,4H),400, exhibiting a reduction of £408,000 as compared with the estimates of last year, and of upwards of a million as com- pared with the year before last and he proceeded to state that, had the prices of provisions, fuel, and clothing remained in their normal state, the retrenchment effected would have been £400,000 more, or twice the amount of the actual reduction. But. even as things stood, the estimates of this year would bear comparison with those of the most favouraole year experienced at the War Office since the Crimean war. In the year when Mr. CARDWELL entered upon his present office the expenditure was £11,972,000. The net amount of the present estimates was £13,239,000, which was about a million and a quarter in excess of the former sum. Half a million of this was to be accounted for by the exceptionally high prices of commodities, and the right hon. gentleman believed the other three-quarters of a million were more than accounted for by the higher training and increased expense of the Artillery and Reserve Forces. The total number of men provided for by the estimates was 482,754, but the actual number of men in the regular army to be voted was 125,004. These figures are at least as favourable as the public could expect under the present condition of our army, but still they are by no means satis- factory. The cost of our army is greater than that of any Continental army in a proportion still far exceeding the higher pay which our soldiers receive and other necessary exceptional expenses. The reduction in the amount of the estimates is a paltry one, and we are yet very far from reaping all the pecuniary saving which we expected from