Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

THE "PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS' IS SOLD BY TIlE FOLLOWING AGENTS ^BERSYrriAM F*Mr BRAIN, Post Office. KSYCHAN. |Mrs Th0MAS) nr< Rail. Station A8ERTILLERY Mr HIGGS, Stationer „ f Mrs REES, Post Office "LAENAVON « Mr PROBERT, Stationer N T MR I. MORGAN, News Agent ^WMBRAN Mrs SAMUEL, Grocer, J^ULNDIFFAITH Mr CHAS. HERBERT MLLFFITHSTOWN Mr H. PEACH, Gen. Dealer ^ONTNEWYDD Mr FRANCIS, Bookseller. FONTNEWYNYDD {"COFFICE ✓ Mr H. HUGHES, Bookseller Messrs JONES & EDWARDS, ^NTYPOOL Booksellers Mrs FARR, High-street \Mr H. JONES, Trosnant *ALYWAIN Mrs STONE, News Agent DISPATCH OF MAILS TO AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA. The dates giren are those of the mails being made ttPin London. It is recommended to post letters in tho tountry a day or two before, and to write the route on 116 envelope distinct from the address. AMERICA-UNITED STATES. Letters Registered åoz. newspapers. EvoryjTuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. 21d. Id. 4os. „ CANADA. JSrery Thursday 2 £ d. Id. „ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. llg. 1 Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tas- mania (via Brindisi) 8d. 2d. „ » Queensland, New South Wales,New Zealand (via Brindisi and Melbourne 8d 2d. „ PONTYPOOL POST OFFICE. DELIVERY OF LETTERS, &C. About 8.0 am., 10.15 a.m., and 4.15 p.m DAILY MAILS FROM PONTYPOOL. rOt" London & all parts.11.0 a.m, 4.30 p.m, 7.0 p.m With additional stamp 11-10 4.40 „ 7.30 or Pontypool and neighbourhood 9.0 „ MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS. Prom 9.0 a.m to 5.0 p.m TELEGRAMS. Prom 8.0 a.m to 8.0 p.m. Sundays, 8.0 a.m to 10 a.m SAILINGS OF THE WELSH PRINCE FROM NEWPORT t July 25 (to Bristol) 8.30 morning July 28 „ 10.30 morning July 30 1.30 afternoon ITJPM BRISTOL July 26 (to Newport) 10.30 morning July 28 (to Weston) 12.30 afternoon from Weston.. 8.30 afternoon July 29 (to Newport). 1.30 afternoon July 31 3.30 afternoon TRAINS. From Crane-street Stion, M. R. & C. Co. n To Blaenavon, at— ( Sunday 8-*5 12.45 I 3.45 | 6*5 | 9.0 | 10.0 8.45 An extra train on Saturday only at 8.45 to Abersychan. To Newport, at I Sunday .50. 11.28 2.3 ) 4.5A J J.40 | 8.8 J 5.10 ■JICXLIII IRAITI OH s>atUrtiuj J.JJ. An extri *rain on Saturday only fjm Newport at 1.50, ar- ve at Pontypool 2.20 and stop. Prom Pontypool Town Station, Trosnant. G.W.R. Co. e e. To Crumlin, at— I Sunday 8'5* 2.16 | 6.1 I 8.57 | 6.13 1. To Pontypool Road, at— I °>l6 | 1.44 | 5 43 I 11.8 I 9-1* Prom Pontypool Road. To Hereford at- ) .4() 10.SO 1 1129 2.10 I 3.43 I 6.,5 8.45 I 6.5 An extra train to Abergavenny at 11.23 a.m. To Monmouth, at— '•15 | 11.35 | 2.15 I C.10 To Newport, at— ■ 8*33IU.17|12.25|2.0 |3.50L5.52! 6.1018.35/9.3 | 11.18 | 0.26 'the only DIRECT Line of Steamers to PHILADEL PHJA is the AMERICAN LINE UNTTED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. I I LIVERPOOL TO PITILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY, !aUing atQuEEKsTOWK every THURSDAY LIVERPOOL TO PITILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY, LALLINGATQUEENSTOWNEVERJ'THURSDAV First-class, full-powered Iron Steam- p ships are appointed to all PENNSYLVANIA.. Jnly 23 J ILLINOIS Aug. 13 ;Y OF BRISTOL July 30 j *BRITISH EMFiREAug. 16 ^OUD CLIVE Aug. 6 | INDIANA Aug. 20 /(0 Intermediate Passengers carried on voyage marked thus* ..The only TRANS-ATLANTIC LINE sailing under the UNITED STATES FLAG, and carrying the American j\aft8 for saving life, besides the usual complement of lifeboats and an extra number of Life Preservers. The 10POramodation for all classes of passengers is equal to \ny of the European Steamship Lines. Every Steamer tarries a Surgeon and Stewardess. Passengers and goods are landed at Philadelphia on *i?- ^^arf of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, ^hich has the shortest and most direct route to all PUces in the Western States. Passengers by this Line can pass direct into the Rail- toad Cars without leaving the Landing Wharf, and lnder the same roof, there are REFRESHMENT ROOM, J^ited States Letter Box, Telegraph Office, Exchange and Baggage Express Office. 4 CABIN PASSAGE, 12 to 18 Guineas. Return Tickets, It. reduced rates. STEERAGE PASSAGE as low as by any other FAST 14el including an ample supply of Provisions. Steerage °*8sengers are forwarded to New York or Boston with- 0,1t additional charge. INTERMEDIATE PASSAGE, including Beds, Bedding, Ild all necessary Utensils, and separate table, L8 8s. p Apply in Philadelphia, to Peter Wright and Sons, Agents, 307, Walnut-street; in Queenstown, N. & J. Cummins & Brothers and in Liverpool, to RICHARDSON, SPENCE, & CO., 17 and 19, Water-street. J. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. W. H. BANKS, Blaenavon. THOS. H, THOMAS, High-st., Tenby. JNO. THOMAS, Church-st., Tredegar. ALLAN LINE £ \_SHORTEST OCEAN PASSAGE TO AMERICA. Halifax, Canadian, and United States Mail. COMPOSED OF TWENTY FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS. paving LIVERPOOL every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY for HALIFAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND, & BALTIMORE. Through Jackets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADEL- HIA, and to all points in CANADA & the STATES. Low Fares and excellent Accommodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving li0ine are met at the Railway Station by an appointed Agent of the Compdny, who takes charge of them until ey go on board the steamer. THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT grantt ASSISTED PAS- SES by the ALLAN LINE. ,Jtir Write for the Pamphlet "LORD DUFFERIN MANITOBA." Apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or Londonderry, or to J. R. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. Epps's GLYCERINE JUJUBES.-CAUTION !-These Effective and agreeable confections are sold by most Chemists by others, however, attempts are often made at substitution. We therefore deem it necessary o £ &ution the public that they can only be obtaincdi n j^xes, 6d. and Is.; labelled JAMES Errs and Co., jlomoeopathic Chemists, 48, Threadneedle Street, and Piccadilly, London. PIANOFORTES, By COLLARD & COLLARD, KIRKMAN, and other Best Makers, at 20 per Cent off their List Prices, FOR CASH. THE BEST and CHEAPEST PIANOFORTES and 1 HARMONIUMS IN THE WORLD can be obtained at W. H. HASKINS* MUSIC WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL STREET AND CLUB BUILDINGS, PONTYPOOL. Price Lists free by post on application igg" Send for List, and compare prices with those of other Houses. 7-octave Pianoforte,in solid walnut I case 1 j 19 SuineaS* The Royal Pianoforte (7 octaves), 4ft. high by 4ft. 6in. wide, in fine Italian walnut,with ivory-fronted | ° n keys, and warranted for 10 years ) Harmoniums from 24. W. H. HASKINS, AGENT FOR MESSRS J. BRINSMEAD & SONS' GOLD MEDAL PIANOS, And for MESSRS. NEUMEYER & Co.s DOUBLE OVERSTRUNG IRON UPRIGHT GRANDS; Also for MESSRS GEO. WOOD & Co.'s AMERICAN ORGANS. These justly-celebrated Instruments are always kept in stock, and may be obtained on very advan- tageous terms. Instruments tuned, regulated, and repaired by skilful London workmen. PIANOS LET ON HIRE, TAKEN IN EXCHANGE, AND SUPPLIED ON THE THREE YEARS' SYSTEM. Great Bargains in Second-hand Pianos—which have been let on hire and but little used-at very little more than Half-price. JOHN BERRIE, Dyer, French Cleaner, AND FINISHER, 14, OLDHAM STREET, MANCHESTER. AGENTS FOR PONTYPOOL-W. R. WILLIAMS & Co., Drapers, London House. ABERDARE-D. Williams, Draper, 5, Commercial Place. CHEPSTOW—John Reynish, Clothier, &c. PONTYPRIDD-T. S. Jones, Draper, Albion House Every description of LADIES itnll OEl'fT:EMEN'tj DRESS, CURTAIN FABRICS of all materials, CHINTZ, CRETONNE, and DIMITY CURTAINS and COVERS Cleaned or Dyed, with the most complete and most recently-invented Machinery. SPECIAL ATTENTION Is called to the DRESSING of LACE CURTAINS, at ONE SHILLING PER PAIR, producing an INCOM- PARABLE FINISH whereby they hang much longer than by the usual method. The Most Extensive English Dyer WILLIAMS & CO., LONDON HOUSE, PONTYPOOL. COEDCAE, PONTYPOOL. C. LAWRENCE, New and Old Iron Merchant, METAL & MACHINERY BROKER. Bars, Plates, Sheets, Brass and Lead, also Old Rails Tyres, Axles, and every description of Scrap. Also, for Sale, Portable Forges, Lifting Jacks, Punching and Shearing Machines, Smiths' Tools, Taps and Dies, Injectors, Colliery, Turntables, Lea- ther and Rubber Belts, &c. GRATE ORNAMENTS ARE now being SOLD OFF at the prices quoted below, in consequence of the lateness of the season; 2s 6d for Is 3d Is 6d „ 9d Is „ C, d HUGHES & SON, PRINTERS, STATIONERS, &c. &c., PONTYPOOL The Oldest Wholesale* and Retail Provision & Family Grocery Trade, CRANE-STREET, PONTYPOOL, (AND GRIFFITHSTOWN,) ESTABLISHED 1787. JOHN DAN I E L, Late DANIEL 4" JONES. MONEY. NO LAW COSTS.—Loans from £ 10 to £ 2000 granted daily to Farmers, Householders, Trades- men, Gentlemen, and others, on their Stock, Crops, Household Furniture, &c., repayable by easy instalments to suit Borrowers.—Apply by letter, or personally, to W. H. LLEWELLYN, Accountant, &c., 14, Flannel-st., Abergavenny. il' FITS. EPILEPTIC FITS OR FALLING SICKNESS.—A certain method of cure has been discovered for this dis- tressing complaint by a physician, who is desirous that uti sufferers may benefit from this providential disco- very it is never known to fail, and will cure the most hopeless case after all other means have been tried. Full particulars will be sent by post to any person free of charge.—Address Mr WILLIAMS, 10, Oxford Terrace Hyde Park, London. CASH ADVANCED IN A FEW HOURS' NO- TICE !—The Monmouthshire Loan & Discount Co. advance money daily, from JE2 to L2,000, to Trades- men, Farmers, Mechanics, and others, on their Stock- in-trade, Furniture, &c., without removal or incon- venience in any way repayable by easy instalments; distance no object; all applications punctually attended to strictly private,-Apply personally, or by letter, to The Cross, Pontypool; or Abbey Row, Cwmbran. "DIRMINGHAM GOODS, Jewellery, Watches, -D Furniture. Agents Wanted. Wholesale Book and Auctioneers' Job Lot" Circular, post free-HENRY DAY, Birmingham. THE Pontypool General Furnishing Warehouses, CLARENCE-STREET, PONTYPOOL. "VVv'V\ Jo HN DEVAN respectfully announces that Purchasers will find in his New and Spacious Warehouses a very large Stock of Dining, Drawing, and Bedroom Suites, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Spring & Millpuff Mattresses, Feather & Millpuff Beds, & every description of I HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Pianofortes, Harmoniums, Carpets, Mattinp-, Floor Cloth, Door Mats, Hearth Eugs, Cutlery, Dinner Tea, and Toilet Sets, Cooking Utensils, &c?, &c. A large proportion of Goods being Home-made, the quality may be relied upon. No effort is spared to give entire satisfaction. ——————————— ) Goods delivered per Cart or Covered Van, free of expense. SUMMER SEASON 1879 CLARETS FOR EVERY-DAY USE, PURE, WHOLESOME, BEVERAGE WINES or FRANCE Shipped by W & A Gilbey direct from their Establishment in the Medoc to their Stores in London, and sold by their Agents throughout the United Kingdom Per Bottle Per Dozen Castle A CLARET These four Clarets were bought by \V & A\ >tt \j 12/ I [ Gilbey on the estates of the Medoc. Although f-1 .1 U CT A RFT i quoted at such moderate prices they are of J f/*> IK/ V^aSUc O LiAfvCi 1 1 remarkable quality and value, and are as f A/O AO/ < pure and wholesome as the choicest Clarets > Castle C CLARET i produced. rtr f.ir 1 1/ Q 18/ j f at meals, diluted with water, or for general 1 /~i .1 t\ rir i n -rim V consumption, and have been upwards oj a^-ear ] — n m > Castle D CLARET \mbottie. 1 2/ 24/ f Bottles charged 1/ per dozen, which is allowed when returned, W & A Gilbey have accumulated on their estate of Chateau Loudenne, in addition to the produce of the estate, from 8,000 to 10,000 hogsheads of Claret, representing all the various growths of the Medoc district Chateau Loudenne offers the exceptional advantage of direct communication between the most favored wine-producing districts of France and this country, being situated in the neighbourhood of some of the finest vineyards of the Medoc, on the river Gironde, and between Bordeaux and the sea, so that wines can be shipped almost direct from the various estates without having first to incur the expenses of transport up to Bordeaux, and the charges incidental to landing, storing, and re-shipping from thence. The stores erected at Loudenne by W&A Gilbey, with the adjoining buildings, are among the most striking objects on l^e Gironde, and are of a magnitude and completeness not hitherto attempted in any wine-producing country while by the above arrangements W&A Gilbey have placed the English consumer in a better position than even the inhabitants of Paris, or any of the larger towns of France, for prol-uring pure, genuine, and moderate-priced Clarets. SPARKLING '^BRUT-SAUMUR" CHAMPAGNE FROM FRANCE — FIRST QUALITY FIRST SHIPMENT RECEIVED IN MARCH, 1879 It meets for invalids a want that has long been felt by the medical profession, but which perhaps previously has not been within general grasp, viz., that of a light, pure, sparkling, and moderately stimulating beverage at a reasonable price. The man in perfect health may drink which he likes best, without fear of the small quantity of sugar in the ordinary wine; but if he prefers a drier wine, here it is. We will only add that the importers of th* Sparkling Brut-Saumur are the same wine merchants who originally introduced the ordinary Sparkling Saumur Wines into England, viz.—Messrs. W & A Gilbey, of the Pantheon, Oxford Street.Medical Times 4- Gazette, March 29, 1879. BRAND ON CORK IN CASES ACTI r Per Dozen Per Dozen vMv I L« CM Bottles Half-Bottlej BRUT Castle BRUT-SAUMUR "—A pure, light, and moderately d- SAUMUR stimulating Sparkling Wine, entirely free from added saccharine ( 33/ 18/6 L vgi J since the completion of fermentation, and especially suited for j 'nva''ds from its peculiar dryness and tonic qualities. SPARKLING SAUMUR CHAMPAGNES The introduction by W & A Gilbey of these /"Sctl o C A TT"R/rTTT» I Champagnes from the vineyards of Saumur, long ] OR. l/tltt v^ctbUc On. U J.YA U K. Silver Foil 1 known for producing genuine wine in abundance, f < has, owing to the favorable opinion of the Medical > m fntitlp 51ATTTV/TTTT? c- 7 1 Profession as to their excellent quality, and W & A i 30/ 17/ V^asue OAU iVI U K Gold FoU I Gilbej;.s arran?cments for offering them at very ) V low prices, led to an almost unprecedented demand. Sample Bottles or any quantity bearing w It A Gilbey"* Seal. and Labell can be obt&Msll from their AGENT- F. PHILLIPS, Grocer, Commercial Street PONTYPOOL -w Panteg & Llanvrechva Permanent Building Society. SHABES from 2s. a month upwards. Deposits received at 5 per cent, interest. Money ready to advance on mortgage. Shares may be taken, de- posits made, and further information obtained, at the regular subscription meetings, between the hours of 7.30 and 8.30 p.m., on the first Tuesday in the month, at the Town Hall, Pontypool, and Me- chanics' Institute, Griffithstown; or daily at the following addresses :—W. G. DOWDEN, Blaenavon Iron Works, Blaenavon; G. W. JONES, Agent, Cwmbran; and B. H. MADGE, Secretary, Panteg Steel Works, Panteg. Manchester Corporation Concen- trated Manure, COMPOSED of Urine and Solid Excrement, mixed with Blood and Bones and Dried Animal Matter, over 65 per cent. of which is soluble. Price, £ 3 per ton at any Railway Station.—Applications for Agencies to be made to Mr WHILEY, Town Hall, Manchester. 6-4 P. FEILING, JUN., HAYING taken to the premises lately occupied by his Father, situate in George St., Pontypool, begs to announce that be has Opened them with a WELL. SELECTED STOCK OF NEW & SECOND-HAND CLOTHES, At the Lowest Prices. To the Gentry and 7radespeople of Pontypool and Neighbourhood. P. F. is prepared to Buy all kinds of Ladies and Gents' Left-Off wearing Apparel. The same will be waited upon at their own Residence, if required. The Florentine Electric Hair Brush ALL PURE BRISTLES (NOT WIRES), IS guaranteed to Cure Headache and Neuralgia in from 2 to 5 minutes. Independent of its valuable properties, it is really a Cheap Hair Brush. No. 1, 2/; 2,2/6; 3, 31; 4,3/6; 5, 4/; 6, 4/6. SOLE AGENT FOR PONTYPOOL & NEIGHBOURHOOD H. FOX, Hair Dresser, Perfumer, and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer. LADIES' COMBINGS made up in any Style. THOMAS CORNER, Auctioneer & Appraiser, 42, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEWPORT. RENTS COLLECTED. Experienced Bailiffs employed for the Recovery of Rents, Bills of Sale, &c. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS, IMPORTANT to the PUBLIC. MR. ALEXANDER, THE celebrated American Aurist, at the earnest re- quest of his many friends in Great Britain, has established a Depot for the sale of his far-famed "Virginia Elixir," A sure cure for Deafness and Singing in the Ears, no matter of how long standing. Thousands of Testimo- nials from all parts of the world prove the wonderful efficacy of this Elixir, which has never been known to fail in effecting a cure in a short time. A member of the Malvern Club (who had been as deaf as a post for 15 years) writes to say he was induced upon the advice of a friend to give Mr Alexander's Elixir a trial, which completely cured him in six weeks, after spending hun- dreds of pounds to no purpose in consulting all the cele- brated Aurists in Great Britain and on the Continent. A single bottle (which will prove its value) will be for- warded, free of post, upon receipt of lo or 29 Stamps, In bottles of Is. Ed. and 2s. 6d., to be had of all respect. able Chemists.—See that each bottle bears the Govern- ment Stamp.—Sole Wholesale Agents, H. BRADY and COMPY., 17, Crown Street, and 2, Little Woolton Street, Liverpool. MONEY ADVANCES, from £ 10 to XIOOO, can now -ij-L be obtained at a few hours' notice. No law costs strictest secrecy. For particulars, apply to Mr. A BLOOM, Pawnbroker, Jeweller, &c., George-street Pontypool COMMERCIAL ST., PONTYPOOL. ESTABLISHED 1825. (Formerly occupied by Mr James Weare, and Mr Jas. Brown.) G -OP G.GORRELL,Saddler, Gig, Carriage, and Cart Harness Manufacturer, BEGS to solicit a continuance of the liberal support he has many years been favoured with, and to assure the Public generally that no effort shall be wanting on his part to maintain the High Reputation for Hunting Saddles, all kinds of Horse Clothing for Summer 4- Winter Wear. PORTMANTEAUS & LADIES' BAGS.-LONDON WHIPS, BITS, & SPURS. LEATHER MILLBANBS FOR ALL KINIJS OF MACHINERY, Oil tlte Sltortest Notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the Country. All Harness made on the Premises, and at Reduced Prices. Globe Hotel, Pontypool. MR. G. NEWTH, of the Bruce Hotel, Aberdare, begs to inform liis friends and the public gene- rally that he has REMOVED to the above commodious premises, where he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit the patronage of his friends, whose admiration will be excited by the living curiosities. J. H. WAINWRIGHT, | AUCTIONEER, VALUEB, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, ESTATE, HOUSE, COMMISSION, AND INSURANCE AGENT, LITOEIVEB & TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY. OFFICES Club Chambers, pontypool. J. H. WAINWRIGHT having commenced Business as above, trusts by exercising a strict, careful, and punctual attention to all matters with which he may be favoured, to merit a share of public support. Fine Art Embroidery. MATERIALS FOR CREWEL EMBROIDERY IX NEW DESIGNS, COMPHISINw— The New Venetian Antimacassars, Brackets (Japanese Injures), "Five o'clock" Tea Cloths, o/c. Doyleys from 3d each, in damask, liuen & oatmeal cloth. Crewels, Is 9d a doz.; Embroidery Silks, 2s a doz. Superior Ice Wool for Crochet, &c., 7 d per ball. Swiss Knitting Cotton in Balls. HUGHES & SON, Stationers, &c., PONTYPOOL. PONTYINIOILE HOUSE, NEAR PONTYPOOL. TO BE LET, that very desirable residence known as "PONTYMOILE HOUSE," containing Dining, Drawing, and Breakfast Rooms, large Kitchen, Dairy, China I'antry, 4 best Bedrooms and Dressing Room, Servants' Bedrooms, and the usual Offices, together with a large Garden and Greenhouse, and (at option), 2 very excellent Paddock of about 8 acres. For particulars apply to II. J. PARKHURST, Ebbw Vale Co.'s House Agent, Pontypool Works. KING'S HEAD HOTEL, CRANE-ST., PONTYPOOL. HENRY GALE BEGS to inform the Public that he has TAKEN the above HOTEL, the ALTERATIONS in which are now COMPLETED. Bottled and Draught Ales WINKS, SIMRITS, LiQuFURS, &C- WELL-AIRED BEDS. THE FOLLOWING CHEAP REMAINDER BOOKS Now on Sale BY HUGHES & SON, STATIONERS, PO SIYRCCL. Published Offered Scrivenor's History of the Iron at for Trade, from the earliest records 10s 6d 2s Od Green's Treatise on Diseases of the Air Passages, including Bron- chitis, Chronic Laryngitis, Clergyman's Sore Throat, &c.. 14s Od 2s 6d Longevity The means of Prolong- ing Life after Middle Age. By John Gardner, M.D 4s Od 2s 3d Orthodox London or Phases of Religious Life in the Church of England. By the Rev C. M. Davies, D.D 14s Od 3s 9d Unorthodox London or Phases of Religious Life in the Metropolis. By the Rev C. M. Davies, D.D. 14s Od 3s 9d Everybody's Pudding Book; or Puddings, Tarts, &c., in their proper Season, for all the Year Round 2s 6d Is 6d A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious Systems of Professed Christians contrasted with Real Christianity. By W. Wilberforce Is 6d Os 9d The Yarnisher's Guide. A Practi- cal Treatise on the Making and Applying of Varnishes, &c. By P. F. Tingray 2s Od Os 9d The Complete Biscuit and Ginger- bread Baker's Assistant. Prac- tical Directions for making all kinds of plain & fancy biscuits, buns, cakes, drops, muffins, crumpets, gingerbread, spice nuts, &c. By George Read 2s 6d Is Od The Songs of Wales. A Complete Collection of the Vocal Melodies of the Principality, with the addition of other Welsh airs and part-songs. Also an account of the bards, bardic institutions, and minstrelsy of Wales. The music by John Thomas, harpist to the Queen 10s Gd 8s Od Common Objects of the Country. By the Rev J. G. Wood. With numerous coloured illustrations 3s 6d 2s Od Common Objects of the Sea Shore, including hints foran Aquarium. By the Rev J. G. Wood. With numerous coloured illustrations. 3s 6d 2s Od The River Jordan: Pictorial and Descriptive. Several beautiful engravings, with border printed ingold. 2s 6d Is 6d Evangeline A poem. By Long- fellow. With 31 engravings by John Gilbert; finely printed.. 7s 6d 3s 6d Choice Poems and Lyrics. Quota- tations from about 140 authors 3s 6d 2s 6d Selections from the Works of Lord Byron. By Swinburne. With engraving of a bust of Byron.. 5s Od 3s Od The Churchman's Family Maga- zine, containing contributions by the clergy and distinguished literary men. Vols. 11 and 12. Strongly bound .in cloth, gilt edges. W. Macintosh. Each 5s Od Is 6d Practical Hydropathy, including plans of baths, and remarks on clothing and habits of life.With about 160 illustrations. By John Smedley. 10th edition. 60th thousand. 2s 6d Is Od Sacred Poetry. By Jas. Edmeston 5s Od Is 6d Ridicula Rediviva: A Book of Nursery Rhymes. By J. E. Rogers. Numerous illustrations in colours. 5s Od 3s 6d Cooling Cups and Dainty Dnnks: A Collection of Receipts for making wines, alcohol, liqueurs and syrups, ale and beer, aerated waters, punch, &c 2s Od Is 6d What to do with Cold Mutton: containing nearly 400 receipts 2s 6d Is 6d Centenary Edition of theWaveriey Novels: Rob Roy, Guy Man- nering, & The Antiquary. Each 3s 6d 28 4d Diary of Mrs Kitty Trevelyn. A Story of the Times of Whitfield and the Wesleys. By the Author of The Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family," &c. 6s 6d 3s Od The Sixpenny Magazine, contain- ing a number of ably-written Articles and Tales; strongly bound in cloth, gilt edges. Vol 3 58 Od Is 6d The Religion of Geology and its Connective Sciences, together with Religious Truth illustrated from Science, with Lectures on Peculiar Phenomena in the Four Seasons. By E. Hitch- cock, D.D., LL.D. 3s 6d 2s 6d St Paul's Epistles to the Galatians. The Text Revised, & illustrated by a Commentary; for the Use of ministers, students &c. By II. T. J. Bagge 9s Od 3s Od The Communicant's Companion Instructions and Helps for the right Receiving of the Lord's Supper. By Matthew Henry Is 6d Os 9d Haydn's Dictionary of Popular Medicine & Hygiene, compris- ing all possible Self-Aids in AccidentsandDisease. 18s Od 9s Od Character Sketches and Develop- ment Drawings of Wit and Humour. By Brough 21s Od 7s Od Figaro's Natural History, & other Humorous Papers By Smiff Is 6d Is Od A Memoir of Michael Wm. Balfe. By Charles Lamb Kenny 15s Od 3s Od Gleanings on the Overland Route. By W. H. Rartlett 6s Od 3s Od Over the Borders of Christendom and Eslamiab, By J. Greah. 2 vols. Being an Account of Travels through Turkey, &c. 25s Od 8s Od Tales and Stories. By Miss Mitfurd 3s 6d 2s Od Wonders of the Yellow Stone Re- gion in the Rocky Mountains. By Jas. Richardson. Illustrated 4s 6d 2s 6d The Works of the Rev Thomas Goodwin. 5 odd vols.each 4s Od Is 6d The Works of the Rev D. Clarkson (1 odd vol.) 4s Od Is 6d Guy's School Geography 3s Od Is 3d The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in Welsh; large type; whole bound. 12s Od 6s Od BIBLES for SCHOOL REWARDS, &c., IN PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL BINDINGS. Teachers' Bibles, different sizes and bindings, from 3/6. Hymn Books-Chureli Services-prayer Books- Birthday and other Text Books. NOTE PAPER AND ENVELOPES, STAMPED IN COLOURS, With Monagram or Address, from the New India-rubber Dies, at fully 50 per cent. less cost than by the ordinary dies. The following are prices of few qualities of NOTE PAPER, Including the Cost of Stamping. t, V, (The Dies cost from 1/G to 3/ and last for an indefinite timej Good Cream laid Note Paper 5 qrs. 1/6 10 qrs. 2/9 Super 5 qrs. 1/10 10 qrs. 3/6 Brunswick (Rough) „ 5 qrs. 1/6 10 qrs. 2/9 Envelopes to match at corresponding Rates. Samples, post free, on application. HUGHES & SON, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, PONTYPOOL. RODERICK'S RHEUMATIC CORDIAL, Price Is. ljd. An Effectual Remedy for Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, AND ALL KISDS OF RHEUMATISM. THIS Preparation has been highly esteemed for many -L years, and its great demand is chiefly due to the personal recommendation of those who have been bene- fited by it. BAYLBY'S TONIC, APERIENT, AND PURIFYING, FAMILY PILLS, FOR THE LIVER ANT) STOMACH. Are prepared with great care, on the most approved principles, of choice and well-proportioned ingredients; they are mild in their operation, and, from their pure composition, are easily digested by the stomach they thoroughly eradicate those humours, which, when ne- glected, lead to serious and often fatal results, and by their direct action on the blood, renovate and invigorate the whole system.—Sold in boxes, at 7d., ls. lid., and 2s. 9d. each. nr Bayley's Family Pills do not contain one particle of Mercury, Antimony, or any other mineral ingredient —— PREPARED ONLY BY T. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool, And Sold by most Chemists and Medicine Vendors. S. VINER, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER, 4, Park Terrace, Pontypool, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Pontypool and itg vicinity that she has just COMMENCED BUSI- NESS as above, and hopes by strict attention and punctuality, combined with MODERATE CHARGES, to merit a share of their support. REDUCTION IN PRICE. THE PRICE OF THE PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS IS NOW REDUCED TO Id. IN order to meet the requirements of Local Adverti- sers, a Great Reduction has been made in the rates charged for ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted for periods of 13, 26, or 52 weeks and TRADESMEN and others who desire to Increase their Business Cheaply and effectually, voild do well to avail them- selves of the present oppo tucity, and make their Announcements in the PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS, Which is by far the Best Advertising Medium in the District, As it is also the Largest Penny Weekly Newspaper Pub- lished in the County. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS, Of the kinds detailed at the head of the Small Adver- tisements on our Second Page, are now charged at very low rates, commencing at 20 Words for 6d. Particular attention is requested to the fact that this Scale may be used for the Exchange of Articles or Property of any kind of which the Owners may wish to Dispose, in the manner so successfully initiated in the Exchange and Mart. At the same time, the Publisher wishes it to be understood that he cannot undertake the charge of any Property for Exchange. TRADE SPECIALITIES." Announcements may be made under this heading at the nominal charge of One Penny per Line per Week, But they should be confined to the class indicated, and must be Prepaid for not less than 13 weeks. It is be- lieved these will in time beoome very popular, and Advertisers are assured that their Announcements will appear in the order in which they come in, it being considered that an alphabetical arrangement might be used by some Advertisers in a way that would be de- trimental to others. NOTE-THE Pontypool Free Press IS PUBLISHED EARLY ON FRIDAY MORNING, And Advertisements intended for the current week should be received at the Office NOT LATER than THURSDAY AFTERNOON. PARTNERSHIP. H. HUGHES, PRINTER, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, &c., Commercial-St., Pontypool, DESIRES to return his warm thanks for the kind patronage received by him during the many years (upwards of 36) he has been in busi ness in Pontypool; and begs to announce that he has this day taken into Partnership his youngest Son, DAVID WILLIAM HUGHES, who has for many years taken an active part in the Business, which will in future be carried on under the name of HUGHES & SON. J uly 1st, 1870. HUGHES & SON Respectfully solicit a continuation of the support so long bestowed, and assure their Customers that every effort will be made to secure punctuality, despatch, and attention in the execution of orders for Printing, Stationery, &c., with which they may be favored. WRINGTON ARMS, (LATE RAILWAY INN,) PONTYPOOL. Close to the MOllmoutltshire Railway Station. E. BEACHAM, IN thanking his numerous frends and supporters for their liberal patronage in the past, solicits a con- tinuance of their tuture support in his NEW ESTABLISHMENT. BURTON, PALE, AND OTHER ALES. LONDON AND IRISH STOUT, In Bottles and on Draught. New Zealand & Australia. ^PECIAL ADVANTAGES are offered to persons O booking passages to any New Zealand or Australian ports, through FREDK. SMITH, Bridge-st., Blaenavon, Local Agent for the following Lines- New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), New Zealand Passengers' Line, Orient Steam Navigation Co., Green's Blackwall Line of Packets. For Fares, and other information, apply to the Local Agent. WEAK SIGHT. H^NRY LAURANCE'S IMPROVED SPECTACLES. AIR, E. B. FORD CHEMIST S( OPTICIAN GEORGE ST., BEGS to inform those troubled with defective vision D that he has been appointed Sole Agent for Pont)- pool for HENRY LAURANCE'S IMPROVED SPECTACLES. These Spectacles are clear and cool, never tire the eye, and, whilst subduing all inflammatory symptoms. assist, strengthen, and preserve the sight. Hundreds of testimonials have been received testifying to the efficacy of these Spectacles, which have proved, in many cases, beneficial when all others have failed. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT, 2, Manchester Square, London, W., writes: I have tried the principal opticians in London with- out success, but your spectaclcs suit me admirably, both for reading and walking. The clearness of your glasses, as com- pared with others, is really surprising. 1 shall at all times re commend them." The Ven. Archdeacon PALMER, 17, VictoriaBquate, Clifton, writes:—"Henry Laurance's Spectacles are better than any I have had, especially for reading at night." C. B. RADCLIFF, Esq., M.D., 25, Cavendish-square, London: W., Consulting Physician to the Westminster Hospital, writes "Your Spectacles are highly appreciated by roe, and are a great m provement on my old ones, and suit my sight better." Mr HRNRY LAT. RAI,, CE'S pamphlet, "Spectacles: their 3LTse and Abuse," with a lengthened list of testimonials, can be had GRATIS on application to the Anon: AGENT, from whom these Spectacles can only be obtained. All Spectacles stamped 44 H.L." KINO'S First Visit to Pontypool v fz WILLIAMS 1 CO. LONDON HOUSE, PONTYPOOL, ARE THE SOLE AGEXTS FOR KINO & CO., LONDON, Court, Naval, & Military Tailors, and Habit Makers. A large Quantity of Garments, MADE BY THIS FIRM, Have already been supplied to the Clergy, Gentry, and Nobility of this Neighbourhood through Messrs. W. R. WILLI AMS & CO. W. R. WILLIAMS&Co. Have this week received ANOTHER DELIVERY Of New Patterns of West of England, Cheviot, Scotch, and Chipping Norton Tweeds, Homespuns, &c., at Prices that must command further Increase in the Sale of these Goods. ORDERS ARE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED FOR Kino's 12s 6d Trousers] Kino's 45s Suits Si Kino's 21s Overcoats j Made to Measure Gentlemen waited upon at their Residences. TERMS: Cash on Delivery. WILLIAMS & CO., London House. Pontypool. USK GRAMMAR SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER: BUBQUHAR llEiBOW. Preparation for the Universities Public Schools, and the Civil Service. IN his report upon the School after the Examination recently conducted by him, the Rev. DAVID JONES DAVIES, M.A. (Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cam- bridge), says :—" The majority of your scholars passed a creditable examination in all the subjects they took up. The amount of work prepared in French was more than is usually expected from boys of their age. The translation from French to English was very good The arithmetic was satisfactory." Mr. F. G. Bampfylde, M.A., Classical Assistant to the Head Master of Merchant Taylor's School, also reported favourably last year. The Instruction embraces the following subjects English, French, German, Latin, Greek, Divinity, Mathematics, Drawing. Terms for Boarders: JB48 per annum. No EXTRAS except Music, Stationery, and Books. HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS Of the value of £15- a year are offered to boys passing on entrance, a satisfactory Examination in English' Arithmetic, Euclid, and either Latin, Greek, French,' or German. SCHOOL DUTIES will be RESUMED on THURS- DAY, the 31st of JULY. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. RICHARD JONES, GROOER Sc BAKEB Trosnant St., Pontypool, DESIRES to return his thanks for the kind and JL/ liberal patronage received by him during the many years he has been in Business; and begs to announce that, having failed, through ill-health, to attend to Business for a long time past, he has this day Transferred his Business to his Sons, JOSEPH and JOHN JOKES, who will in future carry on the same under the name of JONES BROTHERS. July 5th, 1879. JONES BROTHERS Respectfully solicit a continuance of the support so liberally bestowed upon their Father, and beg to assure their Customers that every effort will be made on their part in order to give full satisfac- tion touching the quality of their Goods, and in the execution of all orders with which they may be favored. 4ta3 A WORD TO THE NEEDY.—MONEY LENT to all classes without sureties, on their Household Furniture or otherwise, from £ 2 to £500; Re-payments to suit Borrowers.—Apply personally or by letter to M. S. 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