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BIBTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND IN MEMORIAM. Notices appearing under these headings are chargei at the following rates:- If Inserted in the "EVENING EXPRESS," "WES- TERN MAIL," and "WEEKLY MAIL," 38. for 30 Words and Id. for each Additional Word. If inserted in the "EVENING EXPRESS" and WEEKLY MAIL" only, II. for 30 Words and Id. for every Two Extra Words. No notices of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telegrams or telephonic messages cannot be acted on until confirmed In writing. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS DEATH. OSBORNE.—October 30th, at 10, Welford-street, Barry, Mrs. Mary Ann Osborne, the affectionate wife of Mr. Henry Osborne, inspector, Barry Railway, aged 52 year*. Funeral Tuesday, leaving the house at three p.m., for Merthyr Dovan Cemetery. No flowers. AUGUSTINE J. STONE, (Late STONE BROS.), FUNERAL FURNISHER & FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to All Orders. Nat. Tel.: Cardiff, No. 704; Barry Docks, No. 37. Post Office Tel. No. 612, Cardiff. Telegrams: STONE BROS., Cardiff. STONE BROS., Barry Docks. g WORKING-ST., CARDIFF: And -101. HOLTON-ROAD. BARRY DOCKS. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rjlHEATRE JJOYAL QARDIFF. Lessee and Manager .ROBERT REDFORD. TO-DAY AT 2 AND 7.30, LAST TWO PERFORMANCES OF MR. WILSON BARRETT, After an absence from England of two years, SUPPORTED BY HIS CELEBRATED COM- PANY. in rpHE JglLVER JJTNG. Prices this Engagement for Booked Seats are: Dress Circle — 5s. Orchestra Stalls .— 4s. NEXT WEEK: GEORGE EDWARDES' COMPANY IN "THE MESSENGER BOY." Box Offiee at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 362. a15242 GRAND rr* HBATRJS. Lessee & Manager, Edward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, at 7.30, rjVHE JJLACK jyjASK. Next Week: THAT WRETOH OF A WOMA]\ 6317441 ^NDREWS' JJALL, CARDIFF. For A Limited Number of Nights only, Commencing MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. Mr. HORACE LIVERMORE (of Livermore Brothers) has much pleasure in announcing to the Inhabitant* of Cardiff and District the First Visit of the JJOYAL JTALIAN (JIRCUS. The Only Exhibition of its kind in the whole World. NOTICE.—A Fall-size Ring will be laid down in the centre of the Andrews'-hall, and con- venient Elevations and Galleries, erected-in fact, the Building will be most handsomely fitted Up as a high-class Continental Circus. The Royal Italian Circus comes direct from the great Curzon-hali, Birmingham, and has recently concluded long engagements at the Royal Hippodrome (late Hengler's), Glasgow, and at John Henry Cooke's Circus, Edinburgh, where they have appeared nightly to crowded and enthusiastic audiences. Read the Edinburgh Press Opinions:- "The Scotsman," April 5th, says:—The Pro- gramme includes probably the most marvel- lous Performances by animals ever witnessed in Edinburgh. "Tbo Edifijiirgli Evening Ntws," April 22nd, says:—The Entertainment is the best of its kind ever seen in Edinburgh. This is an Entertainment that must be seen to be believed! OVER 100 TRAINED ANIMALS. 50 MONKEYS, 60 DOGS, 25 BEAUTIFUL PONIES, TRAINED BEARS, GOATS. Ac. Absolutely the Largest and Best Animal Circus in the World. ITALIAN MILITARY BAND. GRAND ILLUMINATED DAY PERFORMANCES ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. Doors open at 2; commence at 2.30. Prices :-Reaerved Seats (numbered), 2s. 6d.; Unreserved, 2s. and ls. 6d.; Second Class, la.; Third Class, 6d. Children under ten years half-price. Doors open each evening at 7.30; commence at 8. Early Door open each evening at 7 o clock; 3d. extra to all parts. Plan of Reserved Seats and Tickets at Mesers Thompson and Shackell's Music Ware- house, 24. Queen-street. Cardiff. al5266 "Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deserve it."—Addison. THE CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. LONDON'S N Ew FA VOURlTE, LOOKING US UP! THE COMEDIAN IN COMIC DISTRESS! JJARRY FORD, IN SONGS FITTED TO HIS QUAINT STYLE. SISTERS GARGIA, Balancing Trapeze Artistes. BROS. ARTOIS, Quaint French Clowns on the Bars, ALBERT CHRISTIAN, A FINE VOCALIST, The Original Singer of "Soldiers of the Queen" and Death or Glory Boys." CORA CASELLI, Paristenne Comedienne and a Dexterous Dancer, JOSH DIXON, The New Eccentric Comedian. "MY FANCY," In Marvellous Sand Dancing. KATE COHEN, Vocalist. THE ALBERT AND EDMUNDS TROUPE, in the Farcical Absurdity, THE LOCKET." Bicycle Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early One between 7 o'clook and 9; Late One between 9 o'clock and 11. Box Office open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle. No Booking Fees. NEWPORT. rriHE NEWPORT EMPIRE, CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! Arthur Lennard, an Actor and an Artist. Big Ben Brown and Little George Le ClerQ-" Black Justice." Georgie May, Songstress. Horaoe Wheatley. Comedian, Singer, and Dancer. Arrival of H.M.S. Terrible at Portsmouth, &c., on the American Bioscope. Rose Harvey, Burlesque Actress and Vocalist. Liazie Fletcher, a Popular Singer. The World- renowned Selbini Troupe of Acrobatic Bicyclists. Head Balancers. etc BEECHAM'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS, I CONSTIPATION STCK HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA. And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. I ]a E E C H A M'S PILLSI REMOVE WIND and PAINS In the STOMACH, AROUSE SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS, PROPER ASSIMILATION of FOOD, STRENGTHEN the STOMACH. JJEECHAM'S pILLS LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, and KEEP Well, BK1SKIN Pimples BLOTCHES on the LAY the foundation of GOOD HEALTH, SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. JJ E E CITa M'S piLLS PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY, ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, in their action, REMOVE the result of OVER-INDULGENCE, CURE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. BEECHAM'S p I L L S Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and ,4 T I.ME NTS COMMON to FEMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION, REGULATE the SYSTEM. BEECHAM'S PILLS hae stood the test of over SO years without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. E E C R A M'S P. ILL S. j PUBLIC NOTICE. I CARDIFF RACES AND STEEPLE- OHASES. — Wednesday and Thursday, November 5 and 6. Cheap trains from all parts. Prices of Admission:—To the Ground, One Shilling. Carriages free. but 18. each occupant. Tattersall's Enclosure, 10s.; Ladies, 58.; Public Stand. 28. el0619 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. E. NELSON & CO., TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS 160, QUEEN-ST., 1 70, ST. MARY-ST,. CARDIFF. 94, ST. MARY-ST., J 9, HIGH-ST., PONTYPRIDD. 170, COMMERCIAL STREET NEWPORT. THE LARGEST RETAIL TOBiiCCONISTS IN WALES. <8012 NAISH'S, THE JJOYAL STORES, 17. THE HAYES, FOR PURE SWEETS & CHOCOLATE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHOPS SUPPLIED. ftweet-making Every Saturday Evening, 7 to 10. Tree Admission. 810095 "1TESSRS. S. H. BROOKS and CO., -A-™ Auctioneers, Valuers, House, Estate, and Commission Agents, Hotel Brokers and Fire Loss Assessors, Brokers and Diamond Merchants, 95, ST. MARY-STREET, and 37. WESTGATE- STREET, CARDIFF. Telegrams: "Brooks, Auctioneer, Cardiff." Nat. Tel. No. 1281. Bankers: Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Have Several Houses for Sale and to Let. Rents Collected upon Reasonable Terms. Valuations of every description made in Town or Country. Sales Conducted on Reasonable Terms. Sales by Auction of High-class House- hold Furniture, Ac., Ac., Mondays and Thurs- days at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., at the Coronation Auction Mart. 37, Westgate-street (opposite General Post-office). Entrance also 95, St. Mary-street. All Goods on View daily. el0582 OUR "TRONCLAD" MODEL pIANO, UPRIGHT GRAND OVERSTRUNG. Tone Rich and Equal. Touch Perfect and Unfailing. For Prompt Cash, £28 (Carriage Paid) c Or may be had on extended payment system for small sum monthly. CATALOGUES POST FREE. DALE, FORTY CO. 'a PIANO & ORGAN MERCHANTS, I CARDIFF. Also at Cheltenham, Birmingham, Ac. e9141 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A AND G- TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. have finally REMOVED from the Crown Court, Duke-street, to their NEW PREMISES, which has been specially built for them in the DUKE ST ARCADE CARDIE. SEE SHOP WINDOW. el0556 TIlE LONDON QITY FPAILORS. MANAGER, MR. W. LINDSAY From MESSRS. WHITAKER A CO.. High-class Gents.' Tailors, Bond-street, London, W. AND MESSRS. J. R. DALE A CO., LTD., High-class Ladies' Tailors, Regent-street, London, W. Both Departments Specially Provided for. LATEST WINTER SUITINGS From 45s. LATEST WINTER COSTUMES From 3 Guineas. LATEST WINTER OVERCOATINGS From 35s. EVENING DRESS SUITS A SPECIALITY. PRICES EXTREMELY MODERATE. ONLY ADDRESS; CHARLES STREET (4 doors from Queen-street), CARDIFF. No Branches or Travellers in Wales. 'Phone, 01089. Wire, London City Tailors, Cardiff. E10551 JASTLE ARCADE TOOL STORES 28, CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF. NAT. TEL.. 01349. J. T. AVERY A CO. t ri ES tMN TOOLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Warranted and at Lowest Possible Prices. Send for Illustrated Price List Free. Imrtediate Attention to all Orders by Post. e9044 0000000000 o PING-PONG. I 0 BEST VARIETY AT I O NORTON'S, ■ fi 126. Queen St.. Cardiff. ■ SETS COMPLETE, NN OR BATS, BALLS, NETS, POSTS, H BB can be had separately. HH BUSINESS ADDRESSES. X T UDOR WILLIAMS' X pATENT JJALSAM OF JJONEY IS THE BEST FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND ALL DISORDERS OF CHEST AND LUNGS, A CERTAIN CURE! "Oh! dear me, I forgot to give TUDOR WIL- LIAMS' BAL-SAM OF HONEY to my children before they retired to bed. I am certain they will COUGH ALL NIGHT WITHOUT IT. There is nothing on the face of the earth equal to it; thoroughly up-to-date." j o 8 damp an(i changeable climate Coughs and Colds are almost certain at some time during the winter to visit every household in the land. It would, therefore, seem only a wise precaction to keep on hand a bottle of TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY ready for immediate use. Pleasant, soothing, healing, and a splendid tonic, it is certainly without an equal for the prevention and cure )f troublesome coughs and in all throat and itmg affections. Moreover, it does what no simple cough remedy will do—it promotes appetite, aids digestion, increases weight, and builds up the health and strength generally. It contains no opiate or other narcotic, and is perfectly safe even for the youngest infants. I am constantly receiving reports from all parts of the kingdom attesting its remarkable rower to relieve and cure troublesome coughs. IT IS PRESCRIBED BY THE MEDICAL PRO- FESSION, and USED in the LEADING HOS- PITALS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. BALSAM OF HONEY Contains PURE WELSH HONEY and on essence of the purest and most efficacious Herbs on the Hills of Wales, being gathered in the proper season, when their virtues are in full perfection. A STIPENDIARY AND A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY OF GLAMORGAN REMARKS: — I feel it my duty to inform you that I have been using your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey in my family, which is a large one, for many years, and have proved its great value, having used nothing else for Cough during Measles, Whooping Cough, and Bronchitis, and can highly recommend it to all parents for such complaints." Try it- you will not regret it. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE. TUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. BRITISH OFFICERS PRAISE IT. Sir.-Your Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey cured me of a stubborn cough and tight chest, which prevented me from attend- iug to my drills. T. FOXHALL, S.M.R.A., Devon Artillery, Devonport. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in Is., 2a. 6d., and 4s. 6d. bottles. Sample bottle sent (podt paid) for ls. 3d., 3s.. and 5s. from the inventor. D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, L.S.D.W.E., MEDICAL-HALL, ABERDARE. J. LEWIS & CO.'S GIGANTIC CLEARANCE SALE IS NOW ON. And offers a rare opportunity to secure GRAND BARGAINS IN FURNITURE. SPECIAL ATTENTION Is drawn to the following lines, which are offered at prices never before heard of- 82 LOVELY FULL WEIGHT and SIZE FEATHER BED SETS. well worth 50s. each, cut down to 35s. 112 SOFT PURIFIED WOOL BED SETS, usual price 18s. 6d.. reduced to clear 9s. lid. 86 ASSORTED SIZE WOOL MATTRESSES. regular price 14s. 6d. to clear at 11a. 6d. 128 ASSORTED SIZE ROCK SPRING MATTRESSES, usual price 18e. 6d., lo clear at 10s. 6d. WOOL PILLOWS at lljd. FEATHER PILLOWS, 2s. lid All Rerjding Warranted Pure. 500 BEDSTEADS to clear from 10s. 6d. eoucim If*, fcl. DINING. DRAWING, and- BEDROOM SUITES, KITCHEN FUBNI- I TURE, CARPET RUGS. FLOORCLOTH and LINOS. Cutlery. Dinner and Tea Sets, Mangles, Pianos, Perambulators, Clocks. and Ornaments. The whole of the immense stock hay been re-marked and prices re- duced to effect a speedy clearance. J. LEWIS and CO. will PRESENT EVERY PURCHASER with a. HANDSOME PRESENT, According to the amount of their purchase. All Goods delivered Free and promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. Country buyers, rail fare One way paid. Send for SPECIAL SALE LIST. It will save you time and money. Note only Address carefully, and see you come to the Old Teadinir, Firm- J. LEWIS & CO., 65 AND GG, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. (Near Park Hotel). el0467 for HORTON'S For Females ORIGINAL Female only. BENEDICT PILLS. only. The Proprietor has received thousands of testimonials from all parU. Females of all ages should never be without a box. as they at once remove all irregularities, and are in no way injurious, which is the case with many advertised pills. In boxes Is. lid. and 2a. 9d. Sent Post Free, under cover 2d. extra, direct by the proprietor, 0 D. Horton (late Chief Dispenser from the Birmingham General and Lring-in Hospital), 63, Aston-road, North Bir- mingham. Agents: — Cardiff: R. Mumford, Chemist. &c.. Meteor-street, Splotlands. Mer- thyr: Willis. Chemist. Georgetown. Swansea: Lloyd, Chemist, Oxford street Newport: Young. Chemist, High-street. Cannot be had trom other Chemists. NB-None genuine unless hearing "G. D. Horton' in red acrow mch label Letters answered free. eta I FURNITURE. WHO'S -mr (p F. JAY AND CO. WHAT'S T ? CREDIT FURNISHERS AT CASH PRICES. WHERE'S Jc% HIGH-STREET, NEWPORT. r and HIGH-STBEET, SWANSEA. J? 75 and 76, High-street, Newport, and JpAY & CO., 34, High-street, Swansea., fAY 4 CO. guarantee all goods sold. J"AY & CO. Is the safest house for Credit Purchasers. J"AY & CO. allow Cash Purchasers a liberal discount. JAY 4 CO. employ no Agents, Canvassers, or Col- lectors. JAY 4 CO. deliver their Goods la private vans if desired. JAY 4 CO. allow Return Railway Fares on all orders over £ 20 within a radius of 100 miles. JAY 4 CO.'S Stock is the most modern and up-to- date in the district. JAY & CO.'S Stock is worthy of inspection. JAY & CO.'S terms are made to suit the purchaser's convenience. JAY 4: CO., HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA, and NEWPORT. 82385 WORKS OF ART AND UURIOS GEORGE Pearce, Fine Art and Antique Dealer, 115. Queen-street, Cardiff G Pearce is open to buy antique furniture, cornel ^cupboards, old china, old coloured engravings. DO not fa'l to look through the collection of Paint- lags and Drawings by ancient and modern masters. JgSTIMATES given for all kinds of Picture Framing. FOB sale, Secretaire Book Case; Oak and Mahogany Bureaus, Grandfather's Clocks, 4c. GILDING done at private residences without removal by experienced workmen; distance no object. ryou want antique furniture renovated send post- JL card to George Pearce, 115, Queyen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and looking glass frames re-gilded equal to new: estimates free on application. 01 D oil paintings Lined and Restored. IF you want Swa»isea~and~ Nantgarw China- go to George Pearce, 115. Queen-street, Cardiff. MEDICAL REMEDIES. CHILLS induced by uncertain weather or seveie climatic changed will be rendered harmless by a prompt recourse to Kernick's Vegetable Pills, 7Jd. 13jd., and 2i>. 9d. per box, of all Chemists. al4079 ERCULOID8! Herculcids!! Herculoids! Nature's "free"-phosphorus tonic for Nervous Weakness. Exhausted Vitality, whether in youth or age, may be obtained of the following agents :-Jones, Chemist, Roath; Greaves, Chemist, Canton; Harries, Queen- street; Williams, James-street; Loveluck, Aberavon; Jones, Neath; Oswald Davies, Arcade, Pontypridd; Harries, Newport; Davies, Tonypandy: George, Pentrs. OB Liver Complaints, Biliousness, or Indigestion try Kemick's Vegetable Pills. They aro boons to busy øwa. TbOUPDdI use no other medicine si4079 PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are Inserted In the EVENING EXPRESS" at the following ratP8 THRKR SIX TIMKS. TIMKS. S. D. S. D. S: D. 12 words or less 0 3 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 0 10 1 3 20 to 26 words. 0 7 12 19 E*i<rtra..7. °4 COMRIKED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements In the WESTEBN MAIL" EVENINC. EXPRESS :— WORDS. ONCK. THR":K STX TIMKS. TIMES. S D. S. D. S. D. 12 or less 0 8 14 2 0 13 to 19 l 2 0 i 0 20 to 26 14 2 8 4 0 Each extra 7 words 0 4 0 8 1 0 In all cases tha name" and address are aounted as part of the advertisement. LOST AND FOUND, £ 10 Reward.—Lost in Govt re Parish, small white fox- terrier dog, iittle lemon marking on ears; answers to name "Spring"; anyone bringing same to Station- master, Nantyderry, G.W.B., will receive above reward. No further reward will be offered. el0552 LEGAL. 'LAW.ranted, Shorthand and Engrossing Clerk; 'L acquainted with costs and county-court work.- Apply, stating age, wages required, and experience, to Cory and White. Solicitors, Cardiff. e51C>;d4_ MEDICAL and Surgery Attendant wanted imme- ~f diately.—State salary (in or out doors), references and capabilities, Dr. Mason, Pontypool, Mon. e3141dl MRS. E. A. Bowers, certificated 'MaterniNurseT facial and general masseuse.—3, Northcols-street, Cardiff. Telegraphic Address, "Bowers," Cardiff. dl2 MATERNITY' Nurse wanted for fortnight; locum work; must be L.O.S.; two guineas per week; rooms_and_attendance.—Dr. Griffith, Abercynon. d3 SCHOLASTIC. YPEWBITING.—Vacancy for Pupil; very moderate T premium.—Apply Western M&U Offlco. St, Mary- street, Cardiff. e8550 FR Pupils and Teachers.—Compass and Divider, with re-fill leads, Is., post free.—Stationery Depart- ment, Western Mail. Cardiff. «7898d FBENCH taught by native, two diplomas, at own pupil's house, daytime or evenings.—L 27, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3160d6 WANTED immediately, owing to death, Headmaster T T for Fishguard National Boys' Schoo!; discipli- p I- narian; Churchman; young; L100 and partly furnished house.-Vicar, Fishguard. e3154d3 HOUSEKEEPERS. ALL about Cookery, by Mr*. Isabella Beeton; a colliection of partcical recipes, 2s. 9d., post free. -Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. DOMESTIC SERVANTS. GOOD General wanted; small family; work light7— K 46, Evening Express. Cardiff. e3049dl ALL Servants win do wril to study Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book. Is. 2d., post free.—Stationery department, Western Mail. Cardiff. e7896d WANTED good Servant^). L. Short, Grocer, Bee Hive Shops, Treurky. e3075d3 NUBSE (experienced) wanted.—Apply, evening, IS? Newport-road. Cardiff. e10656 WANTED, experienced General; small family; goo. wages. —Mrs. Thomas, Llwyn-on, Cymmer. e3058dl EXPERIENCED Cook-General; small family; house- maid kept.—Mrs. Strawsoa, Oakwood, Lower Cwrt-y-vll-road, Penarth. eI0671 WAN1ED at once, good General; able to wash and iron; no cooking.—Apply MJS. Duckworth WANTED, a capable Cook; small family.—Apply 50, Park-place, Cardiff. e3091d3 WANTED, a General Servant; able to wssh and milk good references; state wages.—Apply Mrs Thomas, Montenach Farm. Bridgend. e3077d3 OOK-General wanted in small family; housemaid kept.—Mrs. Percy Oliver, Ravensworth, 4, Ply- mouth-road, Penarth. e3138d6 WANTED, experienced Cook-General; two in family.—Stewart, 26, Windsor-terrace, Penarth. e3168d6 NURSE (capable) wanted for 2 children; aged 7 and 2 years.—Apply Mrs. Clay, 21, Oakfield-street, Car- dtg- e5060dl WANTED, respectable General, able to wash; tho- roughly clean' and domesticated.—51, Gadlys-road, Aberdare. n3l47r31 WANTED at onoe, a good General.—Apply to Mrs. Dr. Cochrane, 192. High-street, Forth. e3132d5 COOK-General wanted; small family; good wages; C no knives, boots; big wash put out; comfortable place.-Apply Mrs. Hayles, Maindee House, Ppnt- newydd, near Newport.. eS131d5 WANTED, clean, strong woman as Kitchenmaid; been such before, or general; knowledge of cook- ing, doing baking; elderly cook and parlourmaid kept; wages, JE12 to £ 14.—Edwards, Llangan Rectory, Bridg- end- e3057dl WANTED at onjo, Nurse-Housemaid; able to sew. —K 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3105d4 WANTED, good Plain Cook-General; wages, 7s. 6d. weak; no commercials.—Apply Mrs. Sheppard, Claude Hotel, Roath, Cardiff. e3l64d5 WANTED, a strong and experienced General &er vaat.—Apply 39. Claude-road, Cardiff. e3104d4 WANTED, good General Servant; aged about 20; must have good references.—Apply Mrs. John, Brynheulog, Trealaw. e3094d4 HOTEL SERVANTS. "TTALLETT'S" Licensed Victualler's Trade Book, XI showing takings and expenses for 3 years; 6s. 3d., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Car- diff. WANTED at once, young lady as Relief Barmaid; must be good needlewoman and assist generally.— State salary Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. el0650 as Baxmaid immediately; thoroughly experienced; excellent references,-L 3, RE-ENGAGEMENT as Barmaid immediately; Evening Express, Cardiff. e3124d5 WANTED, young Man, about 18, for general hotel work; one with knowledge of billiards preferred.— Gower Hotel, Cathays, Cardiff. e3048dl MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS AN-TED, respectable Lads to sell the Evening f f Express nightly.—Apply to Manager, Evening Express Office. High-street. Newport. el0220 COMPOSITOR wanted.—Apply Joseph Williams, Tyst C Office, Merthyr Tydfil. e3080d3 YOUNG Women Canvassers wanted; deliver samples; live in.—L 14, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3143a3 UTCIIERING.—Wanted immediately, good Hand; well up in smalls and make himself generally use- ful.-Apply, stating experience, age, wages, and refe- rences by Tuesday next, Co-operative Society, 2, Pit- street, Aberaman. e3149d3 GOOD *Viiemen wanted.—Apply, stating experience, age, and wage, to R. Alger and Sons, EUctrica' Engineers, 160, Dock-street, Newport. e3166d7 ANTED, Wheelwright's Smith. Also Wheel- wright constant employment.—Apply Lewis and Son. Aberayron. e3155d6 ERSONS, either sex, wanted; pleasant, profitable home employment; no canvassing.—Send addressed envelope J. A. S. Company, Maiden-lane, London, W C. e!0674 PLASTERERS wanted at New Barracks, Pembroke Dock.—Apply Foreman, on the job. e3151d6 WANTED by a middle-aged man, a situation as Stockman on a gentleman's farm; life experience in the management of all kinds of stock, milking and rearing of calves.-K 81, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3i22al H TAN wanted; look after horses; to deliver goods, &c.—Bacon Factory, Llandaff. el0665 ANTED 2 good Plumbers and Hot Water Fitters. -Apply H. J. Wheeler, 2, Cross-street, Aber- tillery, Mon. eS106r5:l u\pj]RS Wanted, a Saleswoman for showroom; JJ must have over six years' good experience.—May- berry Williams, Pontypridd^ e3079d3 IF you are desirous of securing an appointment which will in a short time produce a good income and ensure you an increasing remuneration year by year, with an excellent prospect of promotion, address L 7, Evening Express, Cardiff. eI06TO WANTED, Woman to take a small family's washing. K 54, Evening Express, Cardiff. 3067dl ANTED by farmer's son, situation as General Keeper; good knowledge; aged 30; good references.—Apply L 5, Evening Express, Cardiff. d5 G"—oOD Navvies wanted; good wages given; sub. dailv —Apply on works, new railway sidings, G.W.R., Clynderwen. -Y-ttt-atERPROOFS and Showerproofs.—A smart, in- YV duptrious young Man wanted; to take charge of department, under supervision.—Apply Ralph Green and Company, Vsrtilina Factory, Docks, Cardiff. e510 £ d5_ CLERKS, MANAGERS,&c. i-fc2s. 6d. Weekly.—A salary of 7s. 6d. to 22s. 6d. offered •/ to either sex (who can write) for their spare Jnoments; work may be done evenings.—Particulars sent free to anyone sending addressed envelope to M. Trustcott and Co., 6a, Glendower, Torquay e3054d2 S. Weekly.—Spare time employment everywhcre Oil offered either sex who can write.—Send addressed envelope F. Lewis (Dept. C), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don, W. 3 Weekly.-Persons wanted everywhere for address- ing circular5.-Send addressed envelope for pro- posal Manager, 8 B, Elm Lodge, SouttuOl, near London. o3O55d' CLERKS, MANAGERS, Continued WANTED immediately, smart Assistant Book- keeper; good writer; quick at figures; wages, 2015.; age not under 18.-State age, experience, refe- rences by Tuesday next, Co-operative Society, 2, Pit- street, Aberaman. e3150d3 NrE Trade.—Gentleman, agpd 32, desires position V\ as Manager; 12j years' exDeriencc in all branches, wholesale and letail trade; highest credentials.—K. A. Trotmad, 'Nor nanhurst, Gljucesier. e316Sd4 Trotmad, 'Nornanhurst, Gljucesier. e316Sd4 £ 1 Daily.—Easy evening employment anywhere offered anybody who writes legibly.—For terms send addressed envelope North (Dept. 8 E), 6, York-buildings, Adelphi, London. e3056dl WANTED. Shorthand Dissecting Clerk.—Apply, with full particulars, Jones, London House. Bryn- arnac. e3085d3 T RAVELLERS,AGENTS,&c WANTED, Representative to sell patent lamp sleeve burner; men in hardware line preferred.—Apply Lock, Brook-street, Penygraig. e3133d5 PARINERSHIP. ARTNER (sleeping or active) wanted, with £ 1,000 or more capital.—Apply K 48, Evening Express, Cardiff. e3053dl ¡, MILLINERS. MILLIXEK wanted's stylish; serve and keep stock; obliging.-t-Wj' Edwards, Bridgend. c3073d5 PREMISES. MESSRS. S. HERN AND EERTWEE. 11 AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. SURVEYORS. HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For List of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or sold see "West*ft Mail" daily. Printed Register free. Offices, 93, St. Jlsty street, Cardilf. Established 1849. 0 1 t, Imedlate possession, good Residence; large TO let, immediate possession, good Residence; large garden, weS stocked; renovated; every con. venience; 375, Cambridge-road, CarditI.-Apply 164. e3092d4 OFFICES to let in the new Western Mail premises at 178, Fleet-street, London.—Apply Edgar Fifoot, at the above addrem. el0311 at the above addrem. el0311 HE Law of Landlord and Tenant; Is. 2d., post free. —Stationery "'Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. TO let, on exceptional terms, fine Residence, with stabling, in Newport; fifteen minutes' walk to station; nominal rent; mutual arrangements for selling or letting at omaiary rental.—Mr. Young, 54, Caerau- road. Newport. e3020d6 WANTED to rent, small Cottage near Cardiff —K W 59, Evening Express, Cardiiff. e3073d3 LET or for sa!fr, Shop and Residence; large ware- house cellarage and stable for 6 horses, with con- venient back entrance.—■Apply Davies and Son," 4, Bridge-street, Newport. e3032d3 ORTHCAWL.—Furnished House to let for winter P months; very low rent; bath, gas, h.c. water.—11, Esplanade, Porthciwl. e3129d5 rpO Let, Fleece Hotel, Cinderford; ingoing by valua- X tion.—Apply Arnold, Perrett, and Co. (Ltd.), Lydney. e3156d6 APARTMENTS. 1 Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms to let.—Apply 8, Raven-street, Cardiff.. e3070dl GENTLEMAN requires Board-Residence Monday afternoons to Friday evenings.—Terms to Pen-y- bryn, Belle Vue-gardeffl, Shrewsbury. e3083d3 YOUNG gentleman requires small Bedroom and Sitting-room, with or without board; near Taff Station.-State terms L 20, Evening Express, Car- diff. e3152r31 BUSINESS FOR DISPOSAL. HAIRDRESSING~and Tobacconist's for disposal; no H opposition; abroad cause of disposal.—L 12, Evening Express, Cardiff- e3140dl TO Let (through owner retiring), small, well-furnished Temperance Hotel snd Restaurant, situaled in prosperous district in Mid-Glamorgan; excellent situa- tion; in main thoroughfare; near railway station and market; good coarcercial business during week; pro- f-table restaurant business cr, Saturdays; good opportunity for eaergetlc couple with capacity for busi- ness incoming (furniture included), about £ 200.—L 23, Evening Express, Cardiff- e3157d6 [JOTEL to Let, situate in important colliery district, iJL and doing a," very large trade; cash, about £ 1,200. —Apply to Tomkins and Capper, Auctioneers, Aber- gavenny. V e3158d6 FARMS AND LAND. WANTED to rent a Farm from 50-100 acres; must have goad water supply and buildings in good .EXP'!<'$;Q, Card.ff- .e51!:S<ML BICYCLES, &c. EPATRS 11 sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor J_ Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul. enamol, and re-plate for 25s. if sent at once. Accessories to trado at wholesale factors' prices. CABD Case and Diary, with insurance for £ 500—cyclist £ 1 per week if disabled by accident; Is. Id., post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. e7696d A number of seco id-hand and stop-soiled Machines are now on offer at the Rudge-Whitworth Depot at extremely low prices to effect immediate clearance before the enl of the season. All second-hand machines are carefully overhauled and the tyres, &C" repaired. A few free wheel Macines, fitted with two brakes, can now be picked up at very low prices. Call and inspect, or send for list.—Rudge-Whitworth (Limited;, 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0666 MUSICAL SALES. PIANO.—The School Board Model, only £ 19 19s. cash; full compass, with complete check action; in P cash; full compass, with complete check action; in handsome walnut case; best value ever produced; generally sold at 30 guineas; hundreds supplied to schools throughout the country.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea; 29, Victoria-street, Merthyr, &c., &c. IAN.O. -Beautiful Collard and Collard, in handsome rosewood case, with every modern improvement, only jEH 10s. quite equal to new in every respect; lovely tone and unrivalled finish.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. LANO.—A lovely Upright Grand Schreiber, Tn elegant rosewood and marqueterie, with patent duplex resonator attachment; beautifully finished and free from blemish; a really handsome drawing-room instrument; offered for £ 31 10s. an unrivalled bar- gain.—Thompson and ShackeU (Limited), 24, Queen- street, Cardiff. PIANO, by Broadwood White, returned from hire, only £ 15 cash; full compass and excellent tone and finish; an exceptional bargain.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. e9701 ALE, Forty, and Co.'s Specialities in full compass, iron framed Pianofortes. "COLLEGE" Model; cash, £ 16 16s; (class A) solid walnutwood esse. "10LLEQE" Model; cash; £ 18~18s.; (class B) solid wilnatwcod case. ""ITIDUCATTONAL" llodel; cash, £ 22 JOs.; handsome fj wilnutwood case. FLEXIBLE" Model; cash. £23 10s.; full size, upright piano; vertical stringing. "TRONCI AD" Model; cash, f 237 small upright grand, X overstrung; see special advertisement. "TT ISZT" Model; cash, £ 31 lOe.; magnificent value; I J overstrung. "72"AISER" Model; cash, £ 42; a full upright concert |\ grand. ALL above Models can be had on our Hire Purchase System for a small sum monthly. Call and inspect above specialities if seeking a good and reliable Piano at a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co., Piano and Organ Merchants, High-street and Castle Arcade, Cardiff. A magnificent short drawing-room Grand Piano in cbonised case.—Full description and particulars on application by letter to B., c/o. Dale, Forty, and Co., Piano and Organ Merchants, High-street and Castle Arcade. Cardiff el0596 DOMESTIC ARTICLES. ONE of the Wonders of the Age is Spencer's New High Arm Sewing Machine, with walnut cover and full set of appliances, for E2 18s. 6d. cash; money re- turned if not approved; best value in sewing machines.- Spencer's Domestic Machine Depot, St. John's-square, Cardiff. Send post-card for price list. e9453-2 W Griffiths (established 1871), Domestic Machinery • Depot, 146, Windsor-road, Neath, for best com- bined Washing and Mangling Machines, Knitting Machines (all makers, cash or hire, lessons free), Sew- ing Machines (bottom prices, with 10 years' warrantv).- Sgnd_for_lists_ eiQ664 JEWELLERY FOR SALE. LA?P or Gent's Solid Silver Watch aLd Silver L Albert, warranted for two years; 21s.-Abraham- sons, Jcwellera, Newport and Cardiff. el0498 ABRAHAMSON Real Gold Broochcs, 4s. 6d.; gold Dress Rings, 4s. 6d., Gold Signets, 4s. 6d., Gold Scarf Pins, 3s. 6d., post 3d. extra; satisfaction guaran- teed. el0493 SOLID Silver Hair Brush aad sa Comb, 15s.; the pair a splendid present.-Abrabamson, 119, Queen- street, Cardiff, and 22, High-street, Newport. el0498 A BRAHAMSONS, So, Commercial-street, Newport. A BRAHAMSONS, So, Commercial-street, Newport, ~j"\ a„nf Cardiff.—Special offer of Watch> fr 8 days with one winding, 30s., ditto oxydised, 2&L. approval. el049R ABRAHAM^ONSr~30j Commercial-street, 22, High- street, Newport, ana 119, Queen-street, Cardiff. only brand new Goods. Finest make from the t0 the saving 30 per cent, to the purcliatSr. 6 P el0498 A BwAn!^SRin*S ^e'1"know^ l"c*y Guinea Gold ntSS- aU 8izM and widths, from 10s. 6d., Ji'"™ T f,^en wltl» each. Call or send for r*' Queen-street, Cardiff, 22, High- street, and 30, Commercial-atrept Newport. el0498 A Jewellers Silversmiths, 119, Qu"een- I2' ^Ek-street, and SO, Commer- —'— P—- Smart and up-to-date stocks. el0498 real Gold Geneva Watch iU warranted for two years; real Gold Albert to match, 15s.; nice Dre,Pt>( el0498 AB«tH^^N)'STLon? GoTd~Guard, stamped, only dants- real o-nifl SV5 of the newest charms and pen- dants^real gold, from 3s. each. el0438 A nickle Silver Dinner Cruet, of r'M^rn ni iJ j » Immense and choice stock of^ electro-plated goods always on sale. Butter Knives, Sugar POODg' pickle and Bread Forks, all e#CJl' poet ad' «tra. High-street; nice pre^nt.. own SPORTING. DOUBLE Barrel Hammerless Gun, Damascus barrels. Greener cross-bolt; £8 8s. cash, or 12 payments of 17s. 6d. per month.—Bevan, Castle-street. DOUBLE Barrel Hammerless; best English twist barrels; 12 bore; very special value; £ 6 15s., or 10 payments of 15s. 6d. per month. CAPITAL Fnglish-made double barrel Breechloader; 12 bore, left choke, latest improvements; £ 2 12s. 6d. Ditto, extended rib, better finished, £3 12s. 6d.; ditto, with Greener cross-bolt, E4 4s.; same Gun with Greener cross-bolt, Damascus barrels, £5 5s; single barrel con- verted Guns, 12 bore. 15s. 6d,; Remington Rifles, take 22 bore cartridges, kill at 100 yards, 12s. 9d.; Gem pattern Air Guns. 12s. 6d. NEW Imperial 12-bore Cartridges, loaded with Impe- rial Schultze Powder, chilled shot, and best wads; 9s. &d. per 100. ELEY'S Pegamoid Cartridges, 10s. per 100; Eley's Amberite Cartridges, 9s. 6d. per 100; Eley's E"B. Nitro, loaded with Schultze or E.C. Powder, 8s. per 100; Eley's Special Smokeless Cartridges, 7s. 6d. per 100; Special Smokeless Rabbit Cartridges, 6s. per 100; Eley's Rabbit Cartridges, 5s. 9d. per 100. ^00 Smokeless Cartridges or 1,000 Rabbit Cartridge; O delivered free. GUNS, Rifles, Revolvers, Fishing Rods, Cricket Bats Golf Ciubs repaired on the premises, in most case: same day as received.-Robert Bevan's Gun, Cycle, and Sports Depot, 31, Castle-street, Cardiff. 810655 GUNS-12 Boro Damascus barrels hammerless Gun. with Greener cross-bolt. £ 7 7s.; splendid value; warranted.—Chambers, Gun Makers, Cardiff. GUNS.—12 bore double barrel Hammerless; splendid shooting gun left barrel choke £ 6 good value. GUNS.—12 bore top lever Gun; left barrel choke; re- bounding locks; all the latest improvements: a special line.—Chambers, Gun Makers, Cardiff. GUNS.—12 bore single barrel Ejector, 17B. wonderful value.—Chambers, Gun Makers, Card! CARTRIDGES loaded with Imperial Schultze, E.C-, or Amberite Powders, in English gas-tight cases, 8s. 6d. 100.—Chambers, Gun Makers, Cardiff. CARTRIDGES.—Red, White, and Blue Cartridges are the best on the market; loaded with chilled shot; once used always used; 9s. 6d. per 100.—Chambers, Gun Makers, Cardiff. CARTRIDGES.—The Champion Smokeless Cartridges, c 6s. 6d. 100. Guns repaired; best workmanship.— Chambers, Gun Makers, Cardiff, Bristol, and Shepton Mallet. Nat Tel. No. 01339. el0642 COAL FOR SALE. 15s.-Coals per ton for cash on delivery, Red Ash large, 17s.; Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 15s.; our Special large, 21s.-Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, R.R., near Crwys Bridge, Cardiff. el0615 COALS.—Telephone, f 1024: Ffaldau, 26s.; genuine International, 25s. 6d.; Special large, 21s.; rel ash large, 20s.; best. 19s Ocean nuts and smalls.- send direct to Agents, West End House Coal Merchants 2, Wellington-street, Canton. e2011d ARK Coal Cv.. galisbury-road, C&Mtff.-Agents for PARK Coal Co.. Salisbury-road, Cardilf.—Agents for Kerth's Red Ash Coals. Nat. Telephone, 599, e181id BEST House Coal.—To coal merchants and large con- sumers—Best Forest Large, 16s. 6d.; beet Forest Cobbles, 16s. 9d. in trucks 8 to 10 tons.-Austin Brother^ 21, West Bute-street, Cardiff. e3142d5 CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &0. LIGHT 4-wheel Wagon, crank Cart, Butchers' Carts, Dogcarts; pair of Loft Staira.—Letheby, Broad- way, Cardiff. e3061dl WAGONETTE for sale; fitted with pole and shafts; excellent order; will seat 4 inside, 2 outside; most comfortable and easy riding.-Apply Hibbert, Castle- street, Cardiff. e3139d5 HORSES, LIVE SIOCK, &c. PURE bred Silver Kittens for sale.—Broomfield, 17, Machen-place, Cardiff. e3089d3 ANTED, Jersey or cross-bred Cow and -45 Salop-street, Penarth. 8I3B4dl NOTICE.—Dark Bay Mare, 16 hands, five years old, by "County Squire." good action, warranted quiet ride and drive; nearly new spring tip-up Cart, suit grocer or corn merchant, harness to suit above; can be seen and tried any time; no further use.—Price, Butcher, Biaengwynfi. e3159d6 PGE0N3, POULTRY, Ac. GBEY talking Parrot, red tail; warranty fT taikipg; 7 days' trial, my risk; 20s.; genuine bargain; safe delivery guaranteed.—Bleasdale, 34, St. James's- place, Liverpool. e3135d5 0,3 large Geese; also Ducks, Turkeys, and Cardigan- U shire March hatched Pullets.—Write for prices O'Neill, Penypeel-road, Canton, Cardiff. e3137d5 MACHINERY. FB sale, 8 h.p. Oil Engine; equal new; bargain immediate purchaser. Also 6ft. Mortar Pan; new. —K_771 Evening Express, Cardiff. e3093d4 IvnSCELLANEOUS. PALMISTRY.—Madame Proctor has returned to her P consulting rooms, Wharton-street, Cardiff. e313d7 ARTIFICIAL Legs, Hands, Eyes, Trusses, Leg Irona, Crutches, Belt. Children's Rubber Trusses, Elastic Stockings, &c.; repairs or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.—Note only addresses, Alien Pearce, 7, Charles-street, Cardiff, and Broadmead, Bris- tol. el0496 IS ycur Watch Wring? The best and cheapest shop in Cardiff for the repair of Watches of every description (English or Foreign) is 38, Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for ten years with Mr. Spiridion). Clocks and Music Boxee Cleaned and Repaired. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. ARTIST offers for immediate sale 8-guinea pair Entree Dishes. A1 quality; detachable handles, terming four dishes; fashionable cblong pattern; accept 4(ls.; approval, post free, before payment willingly.— Address L 25, Evening Express, Cardiff. &31051d13 ADY offers privately maginficent 10-guinea Cabinet L of Fish Knives and Forks. containing twelve pairs starling silver-mounted Government hall-marked, perfectly new; will sacrifice for approval willingly before paymett.—Address L 24, Evening Express, Car- diff e3I62d!3 10,000 Handbills, 8s. 6d.; 1,000 ruled Billheads, 4s.— Fisher and Co., Ticket Writers, Broadmead, Bristol. 63123d5 INCANDESCENT Mantles.-The new Stella (licensed under Welsbach); the most brilliant and durable mantle on the market; wholesale agents wanted.—Write for prices to the Manufacturers, Blackburn Incandescent Gasfittings Company, Clayton-street, Blackburn. Special prioes to large buyers of Jena Goods. el0669 NOVEMBER Elections.—To club secretaries.—For Torchlights and Coloured Fires, send to Bichard- sons, Royal Arcade-chambers, Cardiff. e10545 FOR Sale, Dunnage Boards, Battens, and Scantlings; cheap.—Coles and Son, Top West Bute Dock, Cardiff. 6302046 SAFES.—150 Fire, Thief. half price.-Levy's Safe Co., S Frederick-street, Sunderland el0411 UIT Lengths, 7s 6d., 10s. 'ed., 12s. 6d., 15s., in All Wool, Vicunas. Serges, Tweeds,; patterns free; any length cut; carriage paid.—Albion Woollen Manu- turing Co., 56, Woodhouse-lane, Leeds. el0635 PING Pong in sets, or Requisites separately—bats, balls, racquets, picken-up. Sandow's Dumbells and Developers, Boxing Gloves, &c.-Norton, 126, Queen- gtreet, Cardiff. el0063 FIBEWOOD, in block or cut to proper size, Is. 9d. per cwt., or m bundles, 3s. per 100.—Orders to Master, Union Workhouse, Cardiff. e10549 FIREWORKS.—Send for Wholesale Fireworks List.— F id. goods, Is. 2d. per gross; id. squibs, crackers, wheels, &c., 2s. 4d. per gross; Id. goods, 4s. lid. gross; 2d., 10s 6d. per sross—Richardson, Royal Arcade-cham- bers, Cardiff. 810545 TI^ARPAULINS, Horse, Cart, 4 Rick Covers, Oilskins, X Harness, Saddlery, Tents, Sun-blinds, Flags, 4c.— Fred Morgan & Co.. Manufacturers, Cardiff & Penarth. el0372 MONEY. HPHE CHARING CROSS BANK Established 1670. U9 4 120, Bishopegate-st. Within, E.C., and f 28, Bedford-street, Charing Cross, W.C. 1 Londol Assets £512,475 0 0 Liabilities £209,475 0 0 Capital and Reserve £303,000 0 0 LOANS of £ 30 to £ 2,000 granted at a few houra' notice, in town cr country, male or female, on mortgage of furniture, farm and trade stock, plant, crops, &c., without removal, and to assist parsons into business. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions. Dis- tance no object. Easy psyments. Special facilities to all requiring banking accounts. Deposits 01 £10 and upwards received as under:— 5 p.c. per au., subject to C months' notice of withdrawal 6 p.c. per an., subject notice of withdrawal. 7 p.c. per an., subje::t to 12 months' notice of withdrawal Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid quar- terly. Write or call for prospectus. The Terminal Deposit Bonds pay nearly I per oent., and are a safe investment. A. WILLIAMS. H. J. TALL, Joilit Managers. SUMS FROM £ 20 to £ 3.000 ADVANCED AT SHORT NOTICE. On Approved Note of Hand, Personal, m Other Securities Charges Arranged before Transactions an Completed. Mortgages on Property Effected at Cvrrent Bates ct Interest. Tourists' and Season Ylckets Purohased and Arranged for Clients on the Payment Principle. Money Advanced on Second Mortgages. Ipply I. W. Lloya, Manager, FIELDIHTG8 (LTD.), HAYES-BUILDINGS, THE 8933 CABPTFF. He old-established Provincial Union B»nS con- tinues to lend immense sums dally, from £ 10 to £5,000, on note of hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Easy instalments. Special rates for snort periods. Largest and most honourably conaucted business in the Kingdom. Thousands of our regular customers have expressed their entire satisfaction in repeated transac- tions with us. A gentleman from bank will wait upon you at once with cash.—Call or write (in confidence* to Manager, Stanley Dowding, 1, Queen-square, Brtstol. elOQP* ESPECTABLE Householders in Town or Country who would prefer paying a fair interest on a Loan rather than (rouble their friends should oall or write The Manager, 12, TAFF-EMBANKMENT, PENABTH-EOAB, CARDIFF (three minutes' walk from Great Western Station). The Swansea Finance Company (Ltd.) guarantee privacy and arrange Loans to suit the R6-payIaentll of Borrower, FROM £5 ON APPROVED NOTF, OF HAND, QU2CX&Y ASH) rrrtAP. elGII1
A STABLE MYSTERY. .
A STABLE MYSTERY. By NAT GOULD. Author of The Double Event," Settling Day," In Royal Oolours," Ac., Ac. CHAPTER I. THE FAVOURITE SCRATCHED. "Mr. Catteran Cresley's Blue Blood was struck out of the Cesarewitch at 2.30 p.m. yes- terday. We have not received any particulars as to the reason for taking such a course, but no doubt an ample justification of the scratch- ing of the favourite, almost on the eve of the race, will be forthcoming. For somp time past there has been a 'dead set' made against Blue Blood by certain members of the ring, who were evidently inspired from the proper quarter. The sea-green jacket of Mr. Cresley has hitherto had no stain upon it, and we hope he will speedily give the reason why Blue Blood was struck out. Last night there was much excitement in sporting circles and at the clubs, and severe comments were passed, which, uttered on the spur of the moment, may be undeserved. We are loth to believe that Mr. Catteran Creeley would have adopted such a measure as the eliminating of the favourite I from a great race for purposes of gain. He has, we believe, backed Blue Blood to win a large stake, and, on the face of it, stands to be a heavy loser. When the news arrived that Blue Blood was struck out Dr. Stanley Shortose's Long Tom at once advanced to the position of favourite, at 7 to 1 taken freely." The above startling announcement appeared in "The Turf Daily" the morning before the Cesarewitch. On the way to Newmarket it was almost the sole topic of conversation, and angry backers made uncharitable remarks. "He's worked it with Dr. Shortose," said one heavy loser. "They are great friends, I believe. If Long Tom wins Cresley won't be a loser, you may bet on that." A quiet-looking man, sitting in the opposite corner of the carriage, glanced up from his paper and said— "You do Mr. Cresley an injustice. He is a heavy loser over Blue Blood. I know this from personal acquaintance with him." The previous speaker scowled and said,- "I suppose we shall hear why Blue Blood was struck out. We ought to have that satis- faction at any rate." "No doubt you will, if Mr. Cresley cares to give any reason. If nasty paragraphs appear in the papers he may decline to say anything about it. He cares very little for public opinion when he is in the right." "Do you consider he is in the right in this instance ?" "Yes." This was so emphatically said that the questioner made no further remark. Catteran Cresley, the owner of Blue Blood, was not a rich man, but he was comfortably off, and occupied his time in breeding and racing horses. He had an estate in Fairshire, and a private training ground. Cresley Park had been in possession of the family for several generations. The house was old-fashioned, large, and rambling, and was old-fashioned, large, and rambling, and built in the Elizabethan style. The gardens were particularly beautiful, and in spring and summer were a mass of bloom, and the fragrance of the thousands of old-fashioned flowers, which have long been banished from I more modern residences, gave a dreamy per- fume to the air which invited rest and repose. The stables were some distance from the house and close to. the training ground, a splendid down which generally afforded excellent going. It reminded visitors of New- market with its long gallops up hill and down. and on the flat. Catteran Cresley was popular in the village bearing his name and which he owned, because the people knew him and respected his somewhat blunt, straightforward manner, which was not pre- possessing to anyote not intimately acquainted with him. He was 40 years of age and unmarried, his widowed sister managing his household affairs. Alida Kent was about five years younger than her brother, and had a daughter, Elena, seventeen years of age, her mother having married when in her 'teens. Mother and daughter loved Catteran Creeley dearly, and he was passionately attached to his young niece. Elena was a very pretty girl, full of healthy life and fun, brought about by long residence in the country, free from the con- taminated, stifling air of the large towns. A quaint old village was Cresley, with its thatched cottages, ancient church, and public wells, and Fairshire abounded with such places. The Cresley Arms was the only inn, and it boasted of being one of the most ancient in England. It had not been modernised, and was a queer place, with long, narrow, dark passages, endless stairs, small bedrooms, with a peculiar old-world scent about them, black oak floors and wainscotting, small windows, and on the upper floor large, old-fashioned bays, whose thick diamond- shaped panes kept out the light. It was dull, but hospitable, and the garden amply repaid for the gloom irraide the nouse. It must have been built some hundreds of years, and so substantially that it looked like remaining a landmark of the past for centuries still unborn. There was no scamping, shoddy work done when the Cresley Arms was built. In front of the main entrance was a huge owk tree, which had sheltered many genera- tions of Cresley villagers beneath its spread- ing branches. It was a giant of the forest imprisoned in a village, and when the storms of winter raged its branches moved in angry protest against its isolation from its fellows. A seat encircled the massive trunk, and oak tables were placed out under it in the summer, I' and here the "oldest inhabitants" drank tan- kards of foaming ale and discussed local matters over their long pipes. The village green was on the opposite side of the road, and a large pond, in which numerous ducks and geese disported themselves, and occasional wild-fowl were to be seen. Catteran Cresley did not keep a large stud, and his horses in training seldom numbered more than a dozen, generally less. His trainer, Ben Fitchett, had been at the Park many years. He was well on in the 1 fifties, but had lost none of his skill, although he stuck to old-fashioned notions with a grim determination that caused his master to smile. "You don't believe in the old motto, 'Live j and learn,' Ben," he said. "I've learned as much as I want about train- 1 ing. and new-fangled notions don't suit me," ] he replied. Catteran Cresley let him have his own way, I and the result had so far been satisfactory. 1 The head lad was Tom Burton, a man thirty years of age, married, and living in the vil- lage. 1 He was a taciturn fellow, but well up to his work, and had been at Cresley ten years; previous to this he was at Newmarket. He < married one of the maids from the Park, and Catteran Cresley had furnished a cottage for i him as a wedding present. < Norman King, the sire of Blue Blood, was tltt "lord of the harem" at Cresley, and his < ttoak could all race. J Dr. Stanley Shortose, who lived close to I Oreslojr villsf* in a hooM of hie owJ. was a I friend of Catteran's, and often sent mares to the Park stud. He did not practise his pro- fession, having inherited a considerable sum of money from an uncle in America. Many people thought him peculiar, and not a few mistrusted him. In racing circles he was not over popular, and he had done one or two rather "sharp" things with his horses. Catteran Cresley. however, liked him, and thought him good company, and it was evident the doctor was much attracted by Mrs. Kent, for he was a handsome man, a widower, with. no children, and likely to captivate the opposite sex. Mrs. Kent hardly knew whether she liked him or otherwise; she had not made up her mind. That the doctor admired her she knew, and his preference flattered her. Catteran saw how the land lay, but did not consider he had any right to interfere; in fact, he thought it would be selfishness on I his part to do so. Dr. Shortose's horses were trained at head- quarters by William Angas, who was well patronised, and turned out many winners. Catteran Cresley and Dr. Shortose had frequently discussed the chances of Blue Blood and Long Tom for the Cesarewitch. The former had 8st. 81b. on his four-year- old back, and the latter 7st. 121b., and was an aged gelding. Both horses were considered nicely handicapped, and Blue Blood was favourite, with Long Tom at a few points longer odds. Dr. Shortose was very sweet on the "old 'un's chance." and had made several friendly wagers with Catteran* Cresley that his horse would beat Blue Blood. Both were fond of a gamble in a sporting way, and, becoming heated over an argument about the merits of their horses a week before the race, the somewhat rash wager of a level two thousands pounds was laid by Dr. Short- ose that Long Tom would beat Blue Blood. All went well with the Cresley crack until the Sunday before the race. On Saturday Ben Fitchett had gone up to London on business, and the head lad, Tom Burton, attended to the horses. He boxed Blue Blood up for the night, and the horse seemed in the best possible health. None of the boxes were locked, as no dangp- from outsiders was anticipated at Cresl, They were ranged round the yard in the ff m of three parts of a square, and with a mas- sive entrance gate and trainer's house form- ing the fourth side. The head lad's cottage being in the village, he left for his home as soon as he had seen everything right for the night. The stable boys were housed at the rear of the trainer's dwelling, and their door opened into the yard, so they were always at hand if wanted. Ben Fitchett returned late on Saturday night by the mail train, and went straight to bed, as he had every confidence in his head lad. On Sunday morning he was up early, and went to Blue Blood's box. On opening the door he garre art exclama- tion of surprise and alarm. Something was seriously amiss with the favourite for the Oesarewitqh. Blue Blood was shivering, and had broken out into a clammy sweat. His eyes were dull and heavy, and he seemed listless and disin- clined to move. Ben Fitchett examined the manger, and found the horse had eaten his meal as usual. He could not detect any peculiar smell either in the manger or about the horse's breath and mouth. "This is terrible," muttered Ben. "He looks as though he'd been poisoned or dragged; but who would do such a thing about here ? I wonder what Mr. Cresley will say? It will be a severe shock, and the race is on Wednesday. He'll never be able to run." CHAPTER n. "START PANCAKE." When Catteran Cresley heard the unplea- sant news he hurried with the trainer to Blue Blood's box. There was no doubt about it, the horse was very much amiss, and seemed to be growing worse. "What do you make of it?" asked Catteran. "I think he has been dosed," replied the trainer. "That is hardly likely," answered Oatteran. "Have you examined the corn?" "Yes, but I can detect nothing wronc with it." "Did Burton see to the horses last night?" "Yes." "Then he may be able to explain," said Oatteran. "What do you think is best to be done?" "We might send for Dr. Shortose; he's clever with horses. I have heard it said he knows more about doctoring horses than men and women." said the trainer. "It is a good idea," replied Catteran; "send one of the lads at once." In due course Tom Burton arrived, and when he saw the condition Blue Blood was in he felt "knocked all of a. heap," so he said afterwards. Oatteran Oresley watched him closely and saw he went quite pale, and looked frightened. "You 'did' the horses last night?" said Catteran. "Was anything wrong with Blue Blood?" "No, sir. He was all right when I left him," answered. Burton. "Did you notice whether he commenced to feed at once?" "Oh, yes, he is a good 'doer,' and he was as eager for his meal as usual." "Then you cannot account in any way for his being in this state?" "No, sir," said Burton, still looking at the horse in a half-dazed sort of way. "It is very mysterious," said Catteran, sternly. "There has been foul play some- where, but I will find out who has done it at any cost." Something in his manner of speaking caused Tom Burton to blurt out sullenly: "Surely you do not suspect me, sir. If I thought you did that I'd not stay here another hour." They were ill-judged words, and had better have been left unspoken. Mr. Oresley had not imputed any blame to him. "You can attend to your duties," said Oat- teran, quietly, but he had not overlooked his remark. Dr. Shortose arrived, and hurriedly dis- mounting from his horse went to Blue Blood's box. "This is a very unfortunate occurrence," he said. "I sympathise with you deeply. The horse looks in a bad way." "He is in a very bad way," said Oatteran. "Will you examine him and give your opinion?" "Such as it may be you are welcome to it," replied the doctor, who proceeded to look over the horse. He was some time before he arrived at any conclusion, and eventually said: "He has been drugged or poisoned, or both. He'll never be able to run. You will have to strike him out of the Cesarewitch, acd. it will uauB*? a uig Bitia LTr. duuiiww- "Can you form any conclusion as to the nature of the poison or drug?" asked Catteran. "No, that is impossible, I should say, at aay rate, for me," replied the doctor. "I think you had better send for Towle, the vet.; he's the likeliest man to find that out for yoa." Gerald Towle was a. celebrated veterinary surgeon residing at Newmarket, and, acting on the doctor's advice, Catteran sent a tele- gram asking him to come over ss early as possible. It was Sunday, but the telegraph office was open until ten, and the message got through in time. Newmarket was some distance from Oresley. but Gerald Towle managed to catch a train which landed him at a station about six miles from his destination. Here he obtained a. fly and at once drove to Cresley Park. Dr. Shortose had remained at the Park. and the condition of Blue Blood afforded ample I food for conversation. On the arrival of Gerald Towle, Oatteraa saw him alone, and explained what had hap- pened. "Dr. Shortose, myself nd Fitchett all think the horae has been poisoned or drugged, or both, but do not let that influence you," said Catteran. "It is a serious affair then, and seems shrouded in mystery. Poisoning racehorses is a dangerous game to play. Let me see the horse at once, please," said Towle. Dr. Shortose was conversing with Mrs. Kent, and did not join them. Gerard Towle made a more searching exami- nation of Blue Blood than the doctor had. and Catteran watched him. trying to jaiP from hi? face what he thought. "This is very serious," he said at last. "The horse has been drugged, there can bt- ú;) doubt about that, and so heavily that, it ataort amounts to poisoning. His condition points unmistakably to it. The difficulty is to dis- cover what hae been given him in order to counteract the effects. The horse is quite stupefied and deadened. I don't think he is in much pain at present. If there is arsenical poisoning there will be irritation and inflam- mation. I have had cases where aconite has been administered. I'll give him a strong ball and remain here for the night." The veterinary surgeon saw Blue Blood several times during the night, and next morn- ing said he had found traces of arsenical poisoning, and also opium. "The quantities were carefully weighed, I should say, and by a man who understood well the nature of tntb arsenic and opium. The amount given will not permanently injure the horse, but it will be some time before he recovers," said Gerald Towle. "There is no chance of getting him to the post for the Cesarewitch?" said Catteran. "None whatever. You can scratch him at once." The same afternoon Catteran Cresley des- patched a wire to Messrs. Weatherby, striking Blue Blood out of the Cesarewitch. He had previously despatched a telegram to Scotland Yard for an experienced detective to be sent down to investigate a case of horse poisoning. Dr. Shortose rode over early on Monday morning, anxious to hear the latest news. He was sorry it was unfavourable, and con- doled with his friend in having to scratch Blue Blood. I shall not get a ran for my money," said Oatteran. "Have you hacked him to win a largoto stake?" "For me, yes. In round figures about six V>r seven thousand, and in addition your two thousand. I suppose that stands good?" "It is precious hard lines for you," said Dr. Shortose; but as no stipulation was made about both horses going to the post I suppose the bet is on." "If Long Tom fails to win I shall get out of the wager," said Catteran. "One to win, of course," said the doctor; "and now Blue Blood is unfortunately unable to run, I think the race looks a fair tihing- for my old fellow. I'd advise you to get your losses back over him." "He will start at a short price," said Oat- teran. "I think I shall staind my losses; I may have a trifle on him, but not very muph." When Oatteran Cresley saw the numerous paragraphs in the papers about the scratch- ing of Blue Blood it did not improve his tem- per. Vague hints were thrown out that all had not been fair and square, and that "better j things had been expected of Mr. Oresley." a It was openly stated that some bookmakers had never stopped laying Blue Blood at a trifle over the odds, and uw. needed some explanation. "Confound the fellows," growled Oatteran to his sister. "What the deuce do they mean? I cannot regulate the actions of the members of the ring. Do they imagine I poisoned the horse, I wonder?" "They do not know Blue Blood hae been poisoned?" said Mrs. Kent, quietly. "No, of course not. That's quite true, but they might wait until some explanation haa been given before launching out these tirades against me." ouall you write to The Turf Daily* about the case?" she asked. I must wait and hear what my friend from the Yard has to say," he replied. "You have a horse left in the race still," she said. Catteran laughed as he replied. "Pancake. Yes, I have Pancake left in. I forgot to strike him out. He has no earthly chance." "Leave Pamcake in, and start him; he is a favourite of mine," she said. "My dear Ali, don't be ridiculous; I have no desire to see my colours last in the race. when I expected Blue Blood to carry them into first place." "But Pancake has been working with Blue Blood and he only has 6et. 71b., a. featheir- wedght for a five-year-old that was by no means a failure as a three-year-old." "But the old fraud has never won a race, since he was three years old, and he has started over all sorts of courses and distances. Nothing seems to suit him," he said. "He ran one of his beet races at Newmarket over the last mile and a. half of this course," she replied. "Now I think of it, so he did," said her brother. "I'll have Fitchett in and hear what he has to say." In answer to the telephone call the trainer came round to the bouse. "Mrs. Kent advises me to start Pancake is the Cesarewitch. What do you say to tha.tP- he asked. The trainer smiled as he replied: "If Pancake was in his three-year-old form he would romp in with tet. 71b., but I am afraid he's an impostor now, and aJthough he can show good form in a gallop he never runs up to it in a race. It is a forlorn hope, and they sometimes come off, but I shall never believe in Pancake winning a raoe again until I see it." "It will do no harm to give him a run," said Catteran. "I think I will start him." "Start him!" exclaimed Elena, as she came into the room. "Pancake in the Cesarewitch," said her uncle. She laughed merrily as she said: "I am afraid Pancake will be considerably overdone before be gets to the end of his journey." H "You are not far out, Miss Kent," said the trainer. "Do start him. Catt," said his sister. "Very well, if it pleases you. I suppose you do not weunt a. trifle on him?" be added, la.ugh- ing. "He must be at long odds." she said. "A hundred to one at the least. I should say. "Then I will have two pounds on him for luck," she replied with a. smile. "I expect that will be about the only invest- ment in his favour," said Elena. "I would not accept two hundred to one about him." There was a tap at the door and "A gentleman to see yon, sir. I have asked him into your study," was announced. "It must be our Scotland Yard friend." said Oatteran. "Stay here, Fitchett. I may was* you." he added to the trainer. be oontiou^d on Xanlq0,