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Barddoniaeth. i'r Beirdd .r Llenorion eyfeirio en JfeWMfoian fel hym: T DABONWY ISAAC, Treorky. EMYNAU HOFF EI FAM. (Sylfaenedig ar hanesyn). Yn ymyl ffryiliau oerion iach, Gorphwysai'r milwyr enyd fach Ar ol blinderus daith. Adroadai rhai hanesion mad, Cellweiriai rhai yn ffol; Meddyliai ereill am eu gwlad Adawsant fiwyddi 'nol. "Dowch, rffynd, cysurwch ni a Chan," Erfyniai swyddog cun, Gofynwyd hyn i Gymro glan Ddifyrai wrtho'i hun. "Digrifol gan, ni feddaf fi, Enyna'ch nwydau'n fflam, Ond pery'n hyfryd yn fy mron Emynau per fy mam." "Datgenwch un o honynt bWY," Medd garw lais o'r Uu, "Mae enw mam yn anj?1 1 Gan galon milwr cu." < Cyfodi wnaeth y milwr lion, j cyweiriai n fwyn ei gan, Tra taflai gwylder dyner don 0 wrid i'w rddiau glan. cMaen hyfryd meddwl ambett dro Wrth deitliio anial Ie, 1 Ar ol ein holl Rnderau dwys Cawn orphwys yn y ne' Teimladau gwrol wyr y gad A doddwyd erbyn hyn, Gwrandawent ar ei beraidd gan Yn adsain yn y glyn. Oyduno wnaeth y milwr Hon, Fel hyn mewn anial hynt, I ganu hen alawon mad Eu hanwyl gartref gynt. Darfyddai'r gan, ond hyfryd hedd o _fewn eu bronau lam; Fob un a'i galon sydd yn llawn Adgofion am ei fam. tmtve, Gwernogydd. Y DDEILEN OLAF. Yn yr ardd ar ddechreu gwanwyn Gwelid pren yn farw wyw; Yn yr ardd mewn ysbaid wed'yn Gwelid fod y pren yn fyw; Lledai ei gangenau allan, Oil yn hardd mewn gwisg o ddail; Bloilau ar bob caine yn gwenu Mewn prydferthwch heb ei ail. Fel y pren yn nyddiau iengctyd. Minau a flagurais gynt; Plygais hefyd lawer adeg Fel y dail o flaen y gwynt; Blodau dyndod, ffrwythau oedran, Welwyd ornaf yn eu tro- Ambell un a gofir eto- Llawer wedi myn'd o'r co'. yn yr ardd ar ddiwedd Hydref Gwelid pren yn farw wyw; Pren heb ddim ond deilen aJIlO, Bono wedi gorphen õyw; Awel nos wrth fyned helbTo Chwythodd ar y ddeflen grin— Hithau fel ei holl chwiorydd Syrthiodd i'r dyfnderoedd blin. Dyddiau Hydref ddaeth i minau, Barug welir ar fy ngwallt; Gwanaidd ydynt fy aelodau- Anhawdd ydyw dringo'r allt; Gwyntoedd oerion gauaf henaint ChwytEant araaf farwol glwy"— Minau fel y ddeilen olaf Syrthiaf ac ni chodaf mwy. R. J. Derfel. t PWY YW DY GYMYDOGP Nid yr arglwydd yn ei balas, Nid penadur yn ei lys, Nid segurwyr annefnyddiol Sydd yn byw heb waith na. chwys; Nid y mawrion mewn awdurdod, Rhai ymffroatiant yn eu hach,— Nid oes eisieu gwen na chymorth Ar y mawrion moethus, iaoh. Nid yr enwog a'r dysgedig, Anrhydeddus wyr y byd; Nid y foneddigea brydferth, Yn el haddurniadau drud; Nid y cryf a'r iach na wyddant Ddim am boen na grudd sydd wleb,- Nid oes ar y rhai llwyddianus Bisieu gwen na chymorth neb. Weli di y Uanees acw, Unwaith oedd yn eneth dlos? Carpiog yw ei gwisg, a gwelw Yw ei grudd, oedd gynt fel rhos; Llances wedi syrthio ydyw, Gwrthodedig gan bob un,- Hon-acw ydyw dy gymydog, Teimla drosti fel dy hun. Gwel y bachgen, adyn truan, Bron a suddo dan y don, Wedi colli hunan-feddiint, Yn ei warth yn marw bron; Saint y byd, rhag ofn ei gyffwrdd, Frysiant heibio bob yr un,- Hwn-acw ydyw dy gymydog, Teimla drosto fel dy hun. Acw, wele fam yn wylo Dagrau heilltion bron yn nant, Am ei bod beb dad nac ymborth I ddiwallu rhaid ei phlant; Pen y teulu wedi marw, Hithau bron a nw.rw'¡ hun,- Hon-acw ydyw dy gymydog, Bydd drugarog wrtTi y fun. Dyma blentyn gwir amddifad, Ileb esgidiau am ei draed; Dim ond carpiau am ei gorphyn, Oerfel tost yn fferu'i waed; Gwelw yw ei wedd gan eisiau, Anolygus yw ei lun,- Dyma iti wir gymydog, Cymorth ef os wyt yn ddyn. R. J. Derfel. TY KILSBY. .Wrth droed y mynydd sertE, rhedynog, Ar Ian yr Irfon chwern a thrystiog, y saif ft.(,,Jd-dy od ei adeiladwaith, Lie trigai gynt gwych wron ymnelllduaeth; Kab natur oedd, ac fel ei fam yn union, 0fn arw'r ain; ei ddawn a'i ymadroddion Yn ffrydio allan o'i ystor feddyliol, Fel dyfroedd cefnfor Duw drwy ffrydlif greigiol. Fan hon y treuliodd ef ei brysur ddyddiau, I wella Cymru wen mewn dysg a moesau; I ymladd brwydrau Rhyddid yn ddiflino, A gwneyd i'w hunan enw nad a'n angho'; Och! beth yw liyn, yn ddrylliau aeth fy nhelyn, Mae'r ty yn wag a Kilsby nid yw mwy; Mae ef yn fud fan draw dan droed ei elyn, Hr cysegredig eglwys facfa y plwy'. T. J. Powell. Y BEDDFAEN. Y Beddfaen yw'r maen dymun,cl-a gaf Yn gofeb arosol; Uwch y fan, i'n rhan ar ol, Un fwriwyd i'w le'n farwol.. Dowi Ogle. YR BNLLIBWR. O! y lleban, enlfibwr-ie, brawd O'r un bru a'r bradychwr; Taw a gwel, ti yw y gwr Aflan a drwg ei gyflwr. Iorwerth Trillo. StOM. Dios gwaelu'n dysgwylíàd-a wna siom Clwyfa'n serch a'n teimlad, Ac i'n natur yn gur gad Annedwydd gyfnewidiad. 7 GOLEUDY. Y Goleudy gweledig—i'r morwyr, Iffirain was arbenig; Yn y nos mae'n dangos dig Y glanau trwy'r gwawl unig. Carw Cynon. BEDDARGRAFF. Dafydd alwyd, ei fedd wyllaf,—ei barcb. I'r byw a fynegaf; Enw y sant hwn a saf Hyd ddiluw y dydd olaf. Carw Cynon. CYFAILL CYWIR. Gwir gyfaill hawddgar gofia-yn dyner Am danom ni phalla Dyfanwad ei deimlaa da- Yn geJonog iawn glyna. Vsbrw Cynon.

Colofn y Cyrriry. [DAN OLVGIABTH T. D.ISAAC.] A YDYW Y GYMRAEG YN MARW? Dywed Mr J. E. Southall, o Gasnewydd, fel hyn ar y pwnc uchod. Er gweled yr ysgrif yn gyflawn cynghorwn ein darllenwyr i brynu "Y Geninen" am Hydref:- "A chymeryd yn ganiataol fod nifer y rhai a eiaradant Gymraeg wedi lleihau, y mae yn hollol eglur fod y lleihad yn un araf iawn. Pan feddyliom am yr holl rwystrau a'r anhawsderau sydd wedi bod ar ffordd y Gymraeg ac yn gwan- ychu a lluddio ei llwyUdiant, y mae yn syndod ei bod yn fyw o gwbl. Ni thelid unrhyw sylw iddi gan y tirfeddianwyr mawrion, gydag ychydig eithriadau anrhydeddus; ac hyd yn ddiweddar edrychai yr ysgolion ami fel rhyw- beth anfanteisiol i addysg dda. Anwybyddyd hi drachefn yn hollol gan y Llywodraeth; ac y mae olwynion masnach gan mwyaf yn troi yn y Saesonaeg, ac yn tueefdu i eangu terfynau yr iaith hono. Wrth ystyried pobpeth, y mae yn syndod, ac i mi-fel Sais yn sianad wrth Gymry nad ydynt, o bosibl, yn llwyr amgyff- red yr hyn sydd yn myned yn mlaen o'u cwm- pas bob dydd, imi y mae yn syndod mawr fod y Gymraeg yn meddu cymaint o fywyd ag sydd heddyw. "Wrth reswm, nid wyf chwaith am geisio honi y medr y Gymraeg, mwy nag unrhyw iaith arall, wneyd llawer o gynydd tra y parhao y fath ddylanwadau gwrthwynebol a gelynol i weithio yn ei herbyn; eithr mater arall yw el Had yn hollol. Bu Hawer dyn yn glaf cyn hyn, ac yn agos i angeu; ond cafodd wellhad, Nid oedd y diweddar Henry Richard ymhell o'i le pan y dywedodd, ychydig amser cyn ei farw- olaeth, 'fod yr hen iaith yn ddiogel eto am rai canoedd o flynyddau.' Golyga hyny 200 mlyn- edd o leiaf, a dichon ragor. Yr hyn geisiaf fi ddywedyd yw, pan yn cyfaddef lleihad y Gy- mraeg mewn rhlQ. parthau, fod achosion y cyfryw leihad yn gyfryw ag sydd o fewn gallu cenedl y rymry i'w rheoli, i raddau mawr; Y12 enwedig mor bell ag y mae a fyno peidio defnydclio Cymraeg fel rhan o gyfundrefn addysg a'r mater. Y mae gallu yng nghadw, nad yw y genedl hyd yn hyn wedi prin el ddefnyddio. Llais y bobl yn cael ei adseinio drwy eu cy. nrychiolwyr yw y byrddau ysgol, pwyllgorau sirol Addyag, a Llys y Brif Ysgol yn bawlio cyinhwysiad (modification) o'r trefniad presenol, roddai i lenyddiaeth Gymreig gylch lluosoch o ddarllenwyr, a chylch a barhaai i liosogr. Wrth reswm, rhaid i addysg yn yr ynysoedd Prydein- ig, i radlau mawr, fod yn un Seisnig; eithr ni ymddengys dim i mi i'w rhwystro i fod yn un ddwy-ieithog yng Nghymru, os dewisa y bob! hyny; ie, dros yr holl wlad, hyd yn oed yn y parthau Seisnig, gydag amser,—ac nid dwy- ieithog yma a thraw, fel y mae ar hyn o bryd. Yr ystyriaeth nesaf ddaw I'm meddwl yw al gwell gadael i'r dylanwadan Seisnig i ddefn- yddio eu holl alluoectcr yn ddiwrthwynebiad P A fyddai hyny yn ffordd ddoeth ac iachus i fyned yn mlaen a phethau? Os byddai, dylem a." unwaith ymdrechu troi' yn ol y llanw cryf o Gymreigiacth sydd yn dylifo i mewn yn raddol, ond sicr, dros Gymru. Dylem droi y Gymraeg allan o'r satleoedd bychain y mae eisoes wedi enill yn yr ysgolion elfenol a chanolraddol. Dy- lem ymdrechu a'n holl anu i ddifodi llenydd- iaeth Gymreig mor fuan ag y cawn gan y bobl ddarllen Seisneg; ie, hwyrach y dylem fyn'd ar bererindott i Lanelwy, ac eistedd yn ymostyngol wrth draed y gwr a arwydaa ei enw yn "A. G. Asaph,' a cheisio dysgu oddiwrtho ef wers yn nghylch y ffordd oreu i lwyr ddileu y Gymraeg fel iaith lafaredig; a pha fodd i gadw ei gwedd- illion i'r ieithydd neu yr hynafieithydd fel hy- gloddyn (fossil) mewn ysten wydr! Pa fodd bynag, os na chaniafa ein barn i ni ddyfod i'r penderfyniad i geisio ei difodi, os ydym yn teimlo fod yr iaith yn gitfeddiaeth na ddylem ei thaflu ymaith yn ddiofal neu yn ddiystyrllyd —os ydym yn teimlo, cyhyd ag y byddo yr iaith yn cael ei llefaru gan luaws mawr o'n cyd- wladwyr, y dylem geisio ei gwneyd, nid yn unig yn offeryn effeithiol mewn cysylltiad ag addysg, eiiBr hefyd yn rhwymyn perffaith undeb cenedl- ei aethol. Beiddiaf ddweyd yn eofn na wna dull- iau y gorphenol mo'r tro yn y dyfodol. Rhaid i ni edryeh mwy i'r ysgolion a'r colegau, a rhaid i ni gael derbvniad mwy trwyadl i hawliau yr iaith ynddynt," YMFFROST Y CYMRO. Hen arfcr yw genym ni y Cymry, i hawlio > flaenoriaeth mewn pob peth o fri a phwys yn y byd, Cymro oedd Adda a Chymraes oedd Efa, a haerodd rhai o'n dysgawdwyr, eyn hyn, mai y Gymraeg oecfd iaith y temtiad yn Eden. Y prvd hwnw yr oedd yr hen iaith wemp yn effeitbiol iawn yn y parabliad o honi, a gallasai llefarwr medrus a hyawdl am oesau wedi hyny dori coed en i lawr af ymailrodd deheuig. Y mae gwaharddtad v vl "11 dra dyledus i ymfud- iad y Cymry o fan i fan ar hyd yr oesau, ac nid ooi nemawr ddim da men dim ond a ellir ei olrhain i gyeb^-yniad a phianiad Cymreig! Dar- gi'nnfyddwyd Ammca gaii Gymro o'r enw Madoc a buasal y cbwvldrond o dan lywyddiaoth Wash- ington vu fetbiantr cni buasai Cymro o'r enw Morris, yr hwn a gynaliai y fyddin o'i logell ei hun. Dywed hen drioedd Cymrieg mai yn Mhrydain Fawr y dechreuwyd barddoniaeth, cerddoriaeth, etc., etc., a bu amser pan oedd y brenin Arthur yn frenin ar holl wledydd y ddaear! Y mae rhywbeth dyeitbr yn yr ymffrost gen- edlaethol hon, a rhaid fod rhyw achos gwr- eiddiol iddi. Cymerai ormod o ofod i chwilio i mewn i achos y fath goel ddigrif, ond waeth beth am hyny, y mae yr ymffrost hon a geir ar Ted ein llenyddiaeth, hyd yn nod y dyddiau hyn, yn achlysur cryn ddoniolwch yn mhlfth pobloedd estronol. Byddai ffug hanes seiliedig ar y nod- wedd gymeriadol Gymreig hon yn debyg o guro Don Quixote i'r cysgod! Y mae i bob bai ei benyd, a'r wobr eill y Cymry ddysgwyl am geisio y fath glod eyffredinol fydd gwawd cyff- redinol. DADLWIAD COLOFN COFFADWRIAETH Y DIWEDDAR BRIF-FARDD DEWI WYN 0 ESSYLLT. Mr Gol.Dichon y gall rhai wneyd ymofyn- iad pa beth sydd wedi dyfod o gof-golofn y di- weddar brif-fardd Dewi Wyn o Essyllt, yn ngwyneb hir oediad. Lion genym allu hysbysu y cyhoedd fod y golofn o'r diwedd wedi ei gor- phen a'i gosod uwch ben ei fedd yn mynwent Eglwys Dinas Powis, ac y cymer y dadleniad 1-3 ar y trydydd dydd o Dachwedd, sef dydd I&u nesaf, am mor agos ag y gellir i ddau o'r gloch y prydnawn ar y dyddiad uchod ccfier. Bydd yr Anrhydeddus Farnwr Gwilym Williams, 0 Fiscyn, yn Ilywyddu'r cyfarfod, ac yn dadlenu y golofn; yr hon sydd yn golofn brydferth, ac o wneuthuriad y crefftwr cywrain Mr Thomas Gabriel, Pontypridd. Ar ran y Pwyllgor, yr ydym yn gwahodd pawb sydd yn teimlo dydd- ordeb yn y mudiad, a pharch i goffadwriaeth yr anfarwol fardd o Essyllt, i fod yn bresenol ar y dydd a nodwyd, yn arbenig felly y beirdd, a'u hanerchiadau yn barod, yn nghyda Ilenorion y cymydogaetbau. Mae y gwahoddiad yn un eyffredinol, ao yn croesawu pawb; felly, deu- weh yn Ilu, fel y gellir myned trwy y ddefod o ddadlenu mewn modd parchus ac anrhydeddus, a theilwng o goffadwriaeth y bardd.—Dros y Pwyllgor, R GWYNGYLL HUGHES.

SENGHENYDD AND ABER DEBATING SOCIETY. On Tuesday a meeting was held under the auspices of the Senghenydd and Aber Debating Society, at the Gwern-y-Milwr Assembly Room, Senghenydd. The Rev D. Jones2 B.A., curate, presided. There was an exceptionally good attendance. The subject for the evening was entitled "Workmen's Libraries," a paper kindly given by Mr E. Owen, Cardiff. The chairman, in an excellent address, gave MrOwens a hearty welcome, and called upon that gentleman to address the meeting. Mr Owens said he would read to them that night a paper he had had the honour of reading before the "British Institute of Librarians" at Cardiff. He (the speaker) re- ferred to the excellent work accomplished by the library at Cardiff, which at one time was a very insignificant affair, but which now ranked foremost amongst the libraries of Great Britain. It was in 1858 that a suggestion was made and acted upon to form a library at Oardiff, but now it was a credit to Wales and Great Britain, and it contained the finest collection of Welsh M.SS. known to be in existence. Mr Owens,in his address, referred to the libraries and read- ing rooms that were in almost all the colliery districts of South Wales, and said they had dene a vast amount of good to the poorer sec- tion of the- community, the latter statement being apparent by the fact clearly shewn*, that young men from the colliery districts of Wales took high honours every year at the different colleges. In conclusion, Mr Owens hoped they would persevere in order to get public libraries at both Senghenydd and Aber, as, in his opin- ion, nothing could do more good than such in- stitutions; the paper, which was excellent in every respect, was well received by the meeting. The Chairman spoke in high praise of the papar they had all been eagerly listen- ing to, and Mr M. E. Price, who eagerly listening to, and Mr M. E. Price, who made a splendid address, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Owens, which was secon- ded by Mr Edward Evans (Elfryn), Aber, and carried with acclamation. The next meeting of this class will take place on November 1st, the subject being "Should Capital Punishment be abolished;" Mr Thomas Nicholas, stationmaster, taking the affirmative, while Mr C. Isaacs, Commercial street, the nega- tive. We are pleased to note the success this class has already attained, which we learn has been through the untiring energies shewn by the secretary (Mr M. E. Price), and other members.

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Rational Eisteddfod, 1899. > Inauguration of a United Choir for Pontypridd. A fairly attended and thoroughly enthusiastic- meeting was held at Messrs Heath and Sons' Assembly Room last Thursday evening for the purpose of forming a United Choir in the town and district. Councillor W. Jones-Powell ably filled the chair. Mr R. Bevan, hon. secretary, read a copy of the circular which had been issued convening the meeting, and announced amid cheers that nearly 30 of the leading townsmen of position had consented to become vice-presi dents, namely, Messrs D. R. Evans, W. R. Davies, Richard Rogers, H. S. Davies, George Evans, Rhys Morgan, Charles Richards, Watkin Williams, Hopkin Morgan, John Griffith Jones, L. Gordon Lenox, J.P., Inspector Evans, Dr B M. Lewis, Dr Leekie, Dr Howard Davies, W. Jones-Powell, Josepfi David, Griffith Grif- fiths, 1. Protheroe, William Jones, Charles Morn gan, Fred Edwards, James Roberts, Thomas Evans, Tom Taylor, Alderman Walter H. Mor- gan, Thomas Rowlands, A. O. Evans, and H. Porcher. one of whom, Mr Tom Taylor, had already sent a subscription. The proposal for a United Choir emanated from the Pontypridd Temperance Philharmonic Society, and had been strongly supported by every other ohoir and conductor in the town, some of whom were present that everting. The Chairman stated that he was pleased that the movement had been set on foot, and there was no reason why it should not be attended with every success, as il. was not at all likely that any opposition would be met, It would be very bad gnace in- deed if the least obstacle was put in the way. He firmly believed that Pontypridd would not pr bi found behind other tonws in the matter of unity ,and he was convinced that we had sing- ers equally as good here as could be found any- where. He therefore felt quite confident that the proposition which would be submitted would be passed without any dissent. Mr H. Tafonwy Mills thereupon rose and pro- posed a resolution to the effect that they form a United Choir for Pontypridd and district to compete at the National Eisteddfod at Cardiff next year, and with the view of ultimately es- tablishing a permanent Musical Society. Mr Mills said that there was always need for choral singing in the town. This was so many years ago, when he was a young man, at which time the town was not more than one-third its pre- sent size. He could well remember the town in its infancy in musical matters. This would be from 3 5 to40 years ago, and he could assure them that the facilities for learning in those days were very few. At that time not two out of every twelve could read music, but now there was every facility and advantage, and he would not Be far wrong in saying that the Tonic Solfa system had opened a vast field of the best music, and he had no doubt that to-day 10 out of-12 could read music, A good deal of music was learned, however, in the olden time, but it was done with down right hard labour. He could mention several works of the great mas- ters that had been mastered in Pontypridd, such as the "Messiah." "Creation," Tanymarian's book, etc. And in those days they had to man- age without accompanists for the simple reason that they had none, and he well remembered the time when he carried his little violin of four strings to the choir to keep them in tune a little. Now they had every facility in this re- spect, and there ought not to be any difficulty iu getting up a first class choir. Then again, as to the number of singers. In the past it was a very difficult mtter to get sufficient mem- bers, although for its size (not more than 100) Pontypridd could boast of one of the best choirs in the whole of Wales. He wished the present effort every success, and he had no doubt Ponty pridd woull again give a good account of itself at the naxt National Eisteddfod. Mr T. Rowlands seconded the proposition and said that when a boy he was a member of Mr Mills' celebrated choir, and he could confirm what had already been said as to the difficulties they had to encounter in the past, and yet they had as good a choir in Pontypridd a scould be found iu any part. They had every thing in their favour now, and he felt sure that they had plenty of the best material in the town, and all that was needed was organisation, deter- mination and a good leader. He did not think there would be the least clashing, as he had not heard of any other party coming forward except perhaps a small Glee Party, end he con- sidered that the first in t'tie field had the proper and just claim. He hoped there would be a good muster of the best singers, and in wishing the movement every success he had great plea- sure in now replying to the Secretary's circular by gladly giving his name as one of the vice- presidents. The resolution was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. A draft circular inviting singers was submit- ted and approved suvje-tt to the entrance fees being sixpence all round. The names of the committee were read, and on the proposition of Mr W. Lloyd, seconded b, Mr J. Edwards, it was agreed that the same committee should remain in office for the ensu- ing 12 months. Next came the election of President, and it was agreed that the honour should be conferred ON one of the vice-presidents, and Councillor W Jones-Powell was unanimously elected amid cheers. Messrs John Pring and D. Williams (Llew Llan) and Miss S. R. Thomas, rendered songs during the meeting, the accompanists being Miss Edith Rowlands and Prof. E. P. Mills, L.R.A.M. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes terminated the meeting. Mr W. Thompson is the conductor, and the rehearsals are held at Sardis Schoolroom at 8 every Wednesday evening.

A Boek for Ladies. The information contained in this book ought to be known by every married woman, and it will not harm the unmarried to read. The book is conveniently divided into twelve, chapters. The firft chapter treats on womanhood. The second chapter treats of marriage from a doctor's standpoint; points out the best age for marriage, and furnishes useful information that one can ordinarily get only from an intelligent doctor. The third chapter treats of the marriage of blood relations and condemns such marriages &>. a »■ lo. Certain people believe that women should bring forth in pain and trouble, but the hy^i aic physician says that confinements om be made comparatively easy if certain rules -eyed; these rules are given. The tenth chapter tells how to treat the mother till she is up and about again. The book is full of useful information, and no book is written which goes so thoroughly into such matters. 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OVER TWO THOUSAND Unsolicited Testimonials have been received from Medical Men. IMPOKTANT TESTIMONIAL FROM G. HOTHER, ESQ., M.R.C.S., L.S.A.L. 7, St. John's Terrace, Lewes, October 7th, 1890. ro Messrs Coleman & Co., Limited.. I have been attending a child two and a years old, suffering from Blood Poisoning; the child ivas very ill and refused all kind of nourishment. I hen tried your Liebig's Extract of Meat and Malt ivine Alcoholic, ordered him one table-spoonful every -,wo hours, which he took readily he had nothing else except medicine for fourteen days-the chil is tow recoveringand takes ordinary food. Yours truly, GEO. HOTHER, Surgeon WINCARNIS is sold by all Druggists, Wine Merchants, and Patent Medicine Vendors. Ask for COLEMAN'S "WINCARN IS," or LiEBIG'S EXTRACT OF MEAT AND MALT WINE, and see that the word WINCARNIS is on the shoulder of the bottle. If there is any difficulty in getting the Wine, write direct to the manufacturers who will forward Sample Pint Bottle free by Post on receipt of 33 stamps II Doz Rail II 30s. SOLK MANUFACTURER OOLEMAN A CO., Limited, St. George's & Bank Plain, Norwich; and 3, New London Street, Lon- don, B.C. Sole Proprietors of "Ozmazon," the New Beef Tea, and also Coleman's Crown Imperial Invalid Stout, which is strongly recommended by the medical faculty. Sold by W. H. Key, Chemist; Isaac Prothero, grocer; and Thomas Harris, Grocer, Pontypridd., As a safe, permanent, and warranted cure for Pimples, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Seres of all kinds, we can with oonfid- RICE recommend CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD SiiXTURE Sold by Chemists everywhere. CAUTION—Genuine CHLORODYNE.— This well- known remedy for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Fever, &c., bears on the stamp the name of the Inventor, Dr. J. Collis Browne. 20 ESTABLISHED IN 1836. FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRADE. 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Circulars distributed promptly and care- fully. For terms, &c., apply to H. ENOCH, CASTLE-SQUARE, CAERPHILLY. 2496 | GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. A MARVELLOUS REMEDY. IT IS MORE THAN GOLD TO ME. IT SAVED MY LIFE.' If you suffer Pain in the Back or Loins or between the shoulders, this remedy will effeetually move it. GEORQE^O PILE If you are troubled with Irritation of the Bladder, Suppression and Retention a fJT) of the Water, Stone, or Gravel, the only SAFE AND EFFECTUAL REMEDY ever ✓T T> A I/PT DTT t o offeree to the World is GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. brJttn. V Jhlu irlLiho If the Water is High Coloured, Thick, and depositing much Sediment, lose no time, procure a Boi of GKORGE'S PILLS, and you will soon be RIGHT ~again. GEORGE'S If you' Kidney8 and Liver are sluggish and out of order, this Remedy will „n gently stimulate these important, organs, open up their clogged passages, and rlJjJS A.At U promote the secretion of healthy bile and other vital fluids. (J. RA VEL If you are a martyr to Indigestion, Biliousness, and Constipation, you have a I T „ SURIC REMEDY in GEORGE'S PILLS. ■* If you suffer from any Bowel disorder, such as Piles, Constipation, Flatulence, Colic, you have here a REMEDY* you can always rely upon. If ou suffer from Palpitation, ard are afraid that your Heart is affected, you will find these pills an EFFECTUAL RKMEDY. GEORGES If you suffer from Headache and Giddiness. GEORGE'S PILLS will remove -piT ~P ANT) these pains sooner than any other known medicine. i~J~ ."(ZZLZ: „TT T „ If y°u have a pain after Eating, and feel Drowsy and Listless, one dose of QRA VEL PILLS GEORGE'S PILLS will act like a charm. ï If your Food turns Sour and rises into the mouth, a few doses of this REMEDY will make your troubles a thing of the past. If you feel Nervoun, Excitable, and Low Spirited a perfect ANTIDOTE will GPO TfG f"S PIT ~R f°und in GEORGE'S PILLS. If you have a disagreeable Taste in the mouth, a single dose of GEORGE'S AND GRA VEL PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS at bedtime will clear the tongue before the dawn P ilis of another day. 1 If Sleep fails to give you Rest, try GEORGE'S PILLS. They will make your bed easy, sleep refreshing, and revive your strength. ■ if yOU feel unfit for Exertion, Weak and Limp, this REMEDY will restore your nuonou-o Energy and Ssrength, and will make labour and exercise the enjoyment ol {xJSUMirli O your life, P7 7"j5» you are troubled with Nausea and Vomiting at the thought of eating, a ■trXljJS Box of GEORGE'S PILLS will make your Meat and Drink both Savoury and avj\ Pleasant. If y°ur Blood is impure, it will keep open all the important outlets of the ClJ> A WT oody, and thus give free exit to all Gross Humours, and no Blood Impurities. r "c,x' will be seen bursting through the Skin in Pimples, Blotches, Sores or Boils. JPJT T .<? thousands of cases it has removed from the Blood, root and branch, Rheu- matic, Scorbutic, Scrofulous taints that have defied all other Remedies. If y°u have a tendency to Dropsical Swellings, this Remedy, by its action upon the Kidneys and Skin, will soon bring relief. nr/iTionid y°u have Difficulty of Breathing, this Remedy will prove a friend to you (xL URfxJyS m the hour of need. It will change yeur constant ailing to Freedom from Pain. PILE W-^ c^an8e the sallow complexion to the Bloom of Health. ,TT. It will change your sickliness to Vigoar; your langour to Activity; and your AND general debility to firmness of sinew and. muscle. GRAVEL If *s Aperient, and therefore removes Constipation. It is Antibilious, and TtTj- 7" o W?J • therefore, correct all the Irregularities of the Liver. It is Diuretic, and RJIZIO will, therefore, keep open the water passages. It is Tonic, and will, therefore, give tone and vigour to the Digestive Organs. It is Blood-Purifying and Nerve- Strengthening; it is therefore, ALL YOU WANT. GEORGE'S PILE Three Forms of this Vegetable Remedy :— .ÂXD No. I.-GEORGE'S PILE AND GRAVEL PILLS. GRA. VEL PILLS No. 2.—GEORGE'S GRAVEL PILLS. No. 3.—GEORGE'S PILLS FOR THE PILES. THESE WORLD RENQWNEP PILLS ARE SOLD EVERYWHERE, IN BOXES, Is ltd AKB 2s tfd EACH. Proprietor: J. E. GEORGE, M.R.P.S., HIRW AIN, GLAM. 22 'i "ij j •„ r, i j C. • A'i The above Photo is that of Professor DESMANE DISEASE SPECIALIST, 23 §TATI0N TKBRACE, pONTYPRIDD Who, about six years ago, came to reside in South Wales, and from a complete stranger his name has now become a household word throughout Glamorganshire, and many to-day are alive and well who might have been living a LIFE OF MISERY but for him; thousands during that time have received his treatment with the GREATEST SUCCESS, and are to-day LIVING TESTIMONIALS of his great skill. His EYE AND EAR treatment is also most wonderful as he has cured in many instances where OTHERS HAVE FAILED Broken Down Systems where persons feel that life is NOT WORTH LIVING are built up and made WELL AND HAPPY. Every description of cases taken in charge and a CURE GUARANTEED. Some idea of his wonderful and SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT may be gathered from the fact that uow he has FIVE CONSULTING ROOMS, where advice is given ENTIRELY FREE. HEAD ADDEESS: 23, Station Terrace, PONTYPRIDD, DAILY. All letters must be addressed here and they will be answered immediately STATE YOUR CASE. ADVICE FREE And strictly private. FERNDALE,—MONDAYS, 18, High Street, 2 until 7. YSTRAD, TUESDAY, Commercial Temperance Hotel, 2 until 7. CARDIFF,—THURSDAYS, 11, Station Terrace, 2 until 8. 4288 X gPECIAL TO YOUNG, MEN. X Just Published, a Medical Work, entitled: "HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH." On the LAWS GOVERNING LIFE, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS and TREATMENT of all diseases depending on Exhaustion of Nervous Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart, Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired Sight and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, Depression of Spirits, Loss of Energy and Appetite, Pains in the Back, &c. Sent post free for two stamps); or by letter post, three Stamps. The Females' Friend and Adviser Witl be sent to any address on receipt of Two Stamps Address Messrs BARNES & Co., 48, Lonsdale-square" Barnsbury, London, N. 4213 EVERY MAN SUFFERING from NERVOUS and PHYSICAL DEBILITY should send for a valuable pamphlet explaining how all nervous and organic derangements may be successfully treated without stomach medica- tion. The method is easy and pleasant, and will effect a perfect and permanent cure. Sent sealed, Post Free. Address- E. NORTON, 59 & 60, Chancery Lane, London, W.C. Established 30 Years. 4085 TO NERVOUS MEN. I HAVE resolved, after much consideration, to give to sufferers who will send me a self-addressed stamped envelope the PRESCRIPTION which CURED ME after 17 years of suffering from Nervous Debility, caused by the Errors of Youth. This Prescription is from my own experience an infallible GUARANTEED CURE for Spermatorrhoea, Lost Manhood, Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decay Youthful Imprudence, Weakness, Despondency, Vjjricooele, Dimness of Sight, Loss of Energy, Brain Fag, Loss of Memory, Melancholy. Blotches on the Skin. Noises in the Ears, Bladder, Gravel, Kidney and Liver Complaints, and all Diseases of the Urinary Organs. It is a SIMPLE, SAFE and CERTAIN CURE. Write to W. H. BROWN, 14, CHESHAM ROAD, BRIGHTON, SUSSEX, ENGLAND. (Name this paper). 4270 HORTON'S I.X.L. PILLS are guaranteed to cure Private Cases, Discharges, and Com- plications of the Urinary and Sexual Organs, in either sex, whether acquired or constitutional, also gravel and pains in the back warranted free from mercury. Sold in boxes, 4s each. Sent post free by the proprietor. G. D. HORTON, M.P.S. (from the Birmingham General Hospital), 68, Aston Road North, Birmingham. Advice and Letters Answered Free. Have never been known to fail. Sole Agent for Pontypridd and District-Mr O. DAVTVS, Chemist, Mill street. 3664 For HORTON'S Original For Females only. BENEDICT PILLS. Females only. AHOUSANDS of Testimonials have been received from all parts. Females of all ages should take them, as they at once remove all obstructions, no matter how obstinate, or from whatever cause arising. In boxes, nd" 13., anal 2s. 9d.; sent posf free under cover, Id. extra, direct by the Proprietor, G: D. HORTON, Chemist (from the Birmingham Lying- in Hospital). Aston Road North. Anton, Birmingham or from my Agent, Mr O. Davies, Chemist, Mill Street, Pontypridd and District. Cannot be had from other chemists. N.B. Nono genuine unless bearing G. D. HORTON" iu red letters acror.a each label. Letters answered free. 3#84 CHILDREN'S HAIR. HAGON'S CLEANSER. T DESTROYS NITS, &c., and MAKES 7% CHILDREN'S HAIR GROW BEAUTI- FUL, CURLY, SOFT t STRONG. A lady MKJHA writes '• I have used HAGGN'S Cleanser KGX3 for the last 10 years for my girls, and they HABJ&SF now have Beautiful GOLDEN HAIR in great abundance." Sold by most Chemists, and any Chemist will obtain it if asked, DMMFIARTFEBUT insist on HAGON'S nothing else will great abundance." Sold by most Chemists, and any Chemist will obtain it if asked, but insist on HAGON'S nothing else will do the work. 6d. Bottles, post free 9d. 2 for Is. 4d. 4280] Sole Maker HAGON, Chemist, CABDIHT A D A M E J-JESMANE'S SPECIAL FEMALE PREPARATION "FEARLESS." THE above Preparation, now named FEAR- LESS," has been sold with the greatest success in South Wales since 1892. It is pre- pared to meet all cases at 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 10s per Bottle. In sending kindly use your own judgment and state which you desire, and I will send off immediately, CARRIN^O paid. If ALL OTHERS hav- hen CiKLESS, do not despair, as "FEARLESS" will rplieve after others fail. "Actions speak Louder than Words." This is proved by the great successes that are daily taking place, N.B.—See that the Govern- ment Stamp is affixed to every Bottle; none are my Special Female Preparation without. Do not delay, but write at once to MADAME DESMANE, 23, Station Terrace, Pontypridd (opposite upper entrance to Taff Station). Attendance Daily. Advice FRKK and strictly private 4289 g LADIES LADIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE and RELIEF In all FBMALB AILMENTS, IRREGULARITIES. SUPPRESSIONS, and OBSTRUCTIONS can obtain the most valuable Information whereby difficulties are overcome, no matter how Obstinate or Long-standing THIS EXTRAORDINARY MEDICINE has met with immense success in THOUSANDS OF CASES after all others have failed. Read these extracts from Testimonials:— MEXBORO'. Dear Madam,—Kindly send me a bottle of your medicine and pills. I have tried them before; on one occasion they put me right with Friur Doses after Sixteen Weeks, and another time One Dose did me Good.—Mrs L. T. N EWC ASTLE-ON-TTNE. Dear Madam,—My case was a very obstinate one of Eighteen Weeks, but with perseverance and your good advice I am happy to say I got relief.-Mrs M. J. YORK. Dear Mrs Dasmail,—I received the medicine and pills safely. The last I had proved effectual after Five Months' Suppression and Anxiety.—Mrs A. B. The above, and Thousands of Similar Testimonials, Abandon not hope; here you will find a Genuine SPECIALITY & CURE. Failure impossible. Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars to A. DASMAIL, Box 432 Langdale House. Walthametow. London, 8508 TOWLE'S PILLS FOR FEMALES » QUICKLY CORRECT ALL IRREGULARITIES, REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTION?, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes, Ill! and 2/9 (the latter contains ttir-e times the'quantity;, of all Chemists, .t will he sent anywhere, on receipt of 15 or 34 stamps, by tne Maker—E. T. TOWLE, Cliemist, Not- tingham. [4283] Beware of Imitations. il'l,¡"iC'1I< J *■ rthlesx. W OMEN'S k ILIl I, IRREGULARITIES, &c.-A Larl. >MU in vain every advertibed remedy Ii I h,1 (hs- covered a Simple Cure, which wil! N- HOURS, uo matter how stubborn the care. I UA-TINC .cr can get it FREE or CHAHGE by enclosing STUMPED envelope. Don't experiment with Worthless Pills, Mixtures, Cones, and other injurious nostrums. Write at once with full HOPE AND CONFIDENCE to Mrs O. ST. CLAIR, 46, Southampton Buildings, flhan^erv Lanp T 4154 &<M -!¡ Recommended and kntwn by Ladles throughoutthe ) en tire World to be Worth more than its weight inlaid. & LADIES f INDISPENSABLE TO LADIES I I rly those who desire a quick, sate, reliable ))0 n,i(I non-lijitr otis remedy for certainOtatruc- ns and irregularities, a medicine which (usually n a few hours) cases which have m the skill of the best medical men. No j lady need despair, as the most obstinate and » I, OTCICSS cases have been immediately relieved & bv this remedy. It is indeed guaranteed to be 35 11action than any of theTabules, £ » C.onco. Pills, Sc., advertised. g Special Advice given in each case. & This miraculous remedy is seldom & known to fail. One package at 4/6, sent & post tree, is usually sufficient. A guarantee SL is enclosed with each package. ,K Thousands of w*votleIted Testl- 5 monials have been received. No lady W need despair, as the most ob9tinate cases have been immediately relieved by this remedy. r V rs Raundnt. o- sir»tford, write.: •• H>»« tried your rem«dr, « Id »,od <t »ft«Tlhre* month#. Ml- VV* of po<»!» •fritea I received thepackafc til right* 2? MI<1 it hft* riAtu1 m« -ood •• a*n»l, for which I *m «v€r )a Mr« I «v' f, of '"olwyn Bfcy, writw: Aftw taking thru dOMC to* -i* I »o lnr,jr desired, six week*'de»pa:r.M £ r Ur, o.r«!l, of Putney, write, "1 »in more han plelMd to > £ > 111 of joar medicln* brought *bJUt the dMini ia. cfleci I cannot pr*Ue it »efficiently.' I t r Ewitic, E liiilmrgh. writn I «m T«ry h.ppr to tororm \g> ,1' U>«: tile niedici <•»hieh you sent me the oiherd«j'>»« WW* o, ■( »tour «1I could de-ire, »f1Jr three month.' .uspewo." 1 will forfeit £ 5,000 if the above are not v? genuine. Thousands similar to these have >8" .enuine. Thousands similar to these have > been received by me. tj} Guaranteed to have the largest sals in the > £ » ? Kingdom, and is certified by one of the leading •? Public Analysts to contain nothing whatsoever ig> injurious. The most delicate can take it. Ladles nete.—I have been established for jo, many years at my present address the re me- jsL r. dies have stood the test of nearly a century and jg, r, are still tar superior to, and more effective than & m any others. I guarantee them to be per- & 2; fectly harmless. Ladies, send to me ■o at once, and do not be misled by other so- g" called remedies, which are utterly worthless. g* « CONSULTATIONS FREE DAILY. £ < More particulars will be gent on receipt <rf Address. ><? St Don't delay. Write to-day pirvately to | ■ | MADAME FRAIN, | Medical Institute, Hackney Roa?t t<onden, I.E. >g, 5 (Opposite Shoreditch Church.) jL Jf One Package at 4/6. post free, is quite enough yo, S) te prove the wonderful superiority of my remedy 25 jtMy Ladies are inie>d astonished by its effects. I æ "WiijSW'Ú'i¡Js.