Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

-=| DAVIS BROS, ^r- ARE OFFERING A FINE FULL-FLAVOURED V_ -—^ TEA, .to IK 6-lb. PARCELS at At 1/4 per lb. is. sa. SOLE AGENTS FOR The UNRIVALLED MAZAWATTEE BLENDS. High-class TEAS of Standard Execllence and Quality, at Is. 10d., 2s., 28. 4d., 2s. 10d., and 4s. per lb. GEORGE ST., PONTYPOOL. (NMAN LINE llogal Mail Steamers to New York. -NM A1S A>;D INTERNATIONAL STEAM SWT? COMPANY, LIMITED. 1hout. LIVERPOOL Every WEDNESDAY, If Otiling at QueenBtown every Thursday. MCderoe Saloon and Second Cabin Fares Steerage M low as by any other First-clabs Line. Through Bookings to ANY L»rt of the STATES or,CANADA, including Manitoba AND North and Smth-weet Territory. Apply to RIOHAIII>SON, SPBNCB, tCo, 22, W ater- street, or to JasfHotean, Foet-oflice, Pontypool. ag, Rqbeit-It-itc,(,y, G.W. "Railway Station, Cwmoran HETEP-BWI-N, POSTMASTER, Abersychan. iixip. gevan, 23, King-street, Blaenavo$r.'V:% Taos. t*?«b» Jt'ost-office, Crumlin. Tlomas YenJall, Pioneer Stores, BISCA. Mr A. H. Tb<N»as? News Agent. &c- "laina. j 4 ALLAN LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS TO UUTTKLV STATES & CANADA U«der contract with the CnOadian Government for conveyance of the Canadian MailtO. Carthaginian..For Halifax and Portland -Jan.2« xmgoiittn Per ITaliiax AND portli-nd Feb. 9 Knmidian For-Halifax and Portland ..Feh. 23 Lanrentian. For Ilalifitx and Portland. Mar. Carthaginian. -• -For Halifax (dircet) Mar. 16 j I«ARES FOR OCEAN PASSAGE. Saloon, M to 18 ONINEA*; Second Cabin t7 7a Steerage, £5 5s. Through Tickets to all Sf atiolla at Special Rates, ftwaengera are landed on the ra-Jroad wharf and trans- on-ed from ship to TWIN without any inconvenience and EXPEND. THE COMPANY'* apeoial oonduotor so- N—ifinninn West-boond passengers. GGR NOTE.—TINS Line PROVIDES the cheapest and MMT CONVENIENT MATE to all parts of Canada, Maoi. toba, and the North-West Pro- in ces, British Colombia, AND the Western States of America. A ^hatintiju Government Bonns for families taking inWinitoht the North-West Territory, and CohmiVia. free Land Grants of 160 acres. To TO&RlFiS, i>FOJi and others.- Bonnd Trip TicVets combining EJECTIONS to Niagara MLE.the wonderful scenery and Sporting Districts Of the Rocky .Mountains aud BRITISH Columbia and Other places of interest in United States and CANADA. Programme of tonrs on application. British delegates new repor s and aU the latest maps and pamphlets free. Direct service from Glasgow to New York and Boston 8.Dcl Philadelphia aU the year round. a FTALL particulars on application to I ALLAN BROTHERS 4 CO., Rj James Street, LIVERPOOL. I JAMES R; MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. Xa BRAIN, Post-office, Abersychan. I Nit A. B. THOMAS, News Agent, &C., Blaina. JAS. ROBERTS, Graigf POST Office, Pontypridd. FEED. ALLEN, '28, St. Jobn's.squaxe, Abergavenny I AMERICAN LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. L I AGFC R LlVBRPOOLtoPfliLADKLPfllA I EVERY WEDNESDAY. < First-class, fall-powered iron Steamships. ■ Accommodation for passengers, equal to any Iturtlpeau Lie. Paesengers and goods landed It Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania KAILRFIGD. Second Cabin Passage, eG 68. THIS Is the SHOKTKT and BEST RoUT. to the WJTST-—Apply to RICHARDSON. SPENCE, and Ce., 19 a&& 22, Water Street, Liverpool. Local AGENTS: J. MOKOAK, POlltypool. H. A IN, Poet-office, Abersychan. I&- A. H. THOMAS, NEWS Agent, Ac., BJ|IT Blaina. MM THOS. BEVAN Blaenavon. K J. TKOVAF, Conim«rcial-ro»D '1' f>I' Hi t .i.i .1. J' ■" ■■■ ^K. THE B PONTYPOOL FRF-F, pRESS IS THE BEST METDHTM FOR ADVERTISERS, AYD HAS A ■ I t.ARGEl\ AND CIRCULATION I Than any other New.Vaper published I B in }ronmouthshjl': ■ r-j I Offices OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL. AMERICA. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. FROM LIVEBPOOt VIA QUEENSTOWN. 10 NEW IORIE To BOSTON ETRURIA. Rat. Jan. 21 CATALONIA, Thur,Jan. 26 SERVXA Sat., Jan. 28 PAMAIRI,& ..Thur., Feb. 23 GALLIA Sat, Jan. 21 PAVaIA ..Thur., Feb. < SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION at moderate fares for FIRST and SECOND Class Passengers; also-throtigh to CHINA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA. STEER AGE.-Certfiin descriptions of steerage passen- gers will be carried. For particulars apply to local agents. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water Street, Liverpool; OB TO THKIB AGENT, JOSEPH R MORGAN. Pos# Office. Pontypool. T. BEVAN, Blaenavon Awarded First PRIZE MEDAL, Adelaide Jnbilee Exhibition, 17 and Sydney Centenary ExhibitSots, 1888. TO PICTURr^FRAMK MAKER," AND DECORATORS rCGEAfEIT in London for fgtwlzsh ud Foreign Vf Hiotute Kot/ii 'lU tuu ¡,t Two affJltioa fe»t always in »toc>. Veneertd II Farcv Wood Mooldib^ti, fco.; Picture Vrames 6t ever3 lew-riptioz;, Oleoefaphe, Ac. Funbei reduction in prioim. WTjolosale Oajrrer and Gilder. Every rajnisite for the trade had exportation. Bperialattentioc to Costly Ordtrfl. pvtll particulate in New Pattern book anil Ciktaloguem (8a pages 4to Dway o revioad tot 18911 for three penny stamp#.—H. MORELL, 17 and Orwt *t. An«♦*«■» Street, Itloomsbury, London.— Stook Lists Mid Pnmm 01 Gllil! sooniniy, tree on gwrliambea. W-ar- Plm^e P.tAt hp A-J(trlw- l'w'1 Pontypool Permanent BUILDING SOCIETY, PONTYPOOL. ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION SOLVED. EVERY MAN HIS OWN LANDLORD. WHY PAY RENT. WHEN YOU CAN PURCHASE A HOUSE OF YOUR OWN By Small Monthly payments ? "EpVERY Working Man should Join this Society, BECAUSE: He will get an advance without any trouble. His rent alone will purchase his house. He shares in the profits of the Society No arrears to pay on joining. There are no Surveyor's fees. Solicitor's fees small and fixed MONEY NOW.READY TO BE ADVANCED Apply at once for terms, &c., to the Secretary JOHN WALTERS, IVEMYS STREET, GRIFFITHSTOWN. gTIFF'S STARCH Q -IPP'S STARCH STIFF'S STARCH is sold in 41b., lib., £ lb and Jib. fancy STIFF'S STARCH IJoxes also in Paper Packets containing abont Gibs. each. K very: Box er Packet bears OTI1* F S STARCH the Trade Mar)E. "Queen Beis. l1 Thi3 Trade Jttirk has boenrep- r\Ti VU-' 'A STAlt( »W i*tcre.L aad is ^gTOnwtee that VJIih j» the eontent8 of the Box or U Packet are geuoing. UTIPP'S STARCH A good deal Of Starch is sold 0 loose—that is, fperely wrapped -P in Paperor neloseclizi paper IFF'S STAMIEE bl-Ag& starche OuPPlieain tilis L/ ?^ay may ba a cheap and very SfPTTU" Q, flrP A pnir interior article, possibly of for- II** » » « Aatn eignmaDtjt?ctUfe, and of little use for l;tundi-<f purposes. Con- CTIFF'S STAflCF s?mers, therefc^p, when pnr- 0llr chasing £ tiirs Starch, should Sget it in a Box a' Packet, and TIFF'S STARCH ?ote the Trade M>irk printed in lied Ink on outside. R IFF'S STARCH ?9, RE^cli^ STSEBT, BRISTOL v'■ f. "I fJAAMEMO. FORMS to order, ruled,Cream Paper, 6s. "1 AAABILL HEADS to ord^r.redoash column iuvvCrean Laid Sftper, assorted, 5^ in., 8 in and 11 in. lorke, 6d. ^000BILL ab^cassorM, BvtmmWqoy* P()1,p()œ T. FREDERICK, CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND CARPET FACTOR, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, NEWPORT, MON. THE LARGEST MANUFACTORY AND SHOW ROOM IN SOUTH WALES. Special Delivery of CARPETS and FLOOR CLOTHS! Special Delivery of Carpets and Floor Cloths, in the Latest Designs, for the Present Season. FUBNITURE MADE TOO R D E R. Every Article Warranted. Prices for good, substantial Furniture not to be equnlled. AU Goods Delivered Free of Charge, in Spring Vans, to Pontypool a, d District. — FURNITURE EE MOT ED. OPPOSITE 8r. PAUL'S CHURCH, COMMERCIAL-STREET, NEWPORT, MON. I PROFESSIONAL. I MR. EDWARD LITTLE DENTAL SURGEON, ATTENDANCE EVERY MONDAY A AT MR. WOOD'S (CHEMIST), CRANE-STREET, PONTYPOOL. MESSRS. OSBORNE, WHITE if 111 TLB, 1 DENTISTS, 106, DOCK-BTRMT, NEWPORT -I | ARTHUR COE, AUCTIONEER, HOTEL, AND GENERAL VALUER. OFIrIC195 26, CASTLE STREET, CARDIFF, AND CLARENCE HOTEL, PONTYPOOL H f PHILIP MORGAN, (Lat. POOLB" MORGAN), STOCK SALESMAN AND GENERAL AUCTIONEER, PUBLIC-HOUSE, FT RNITURE, STOCK, and other Valuations undertaken.. LIFE, FIRE, ACCIDENTAL AND OTHER INSURANCE AGENT. MONEY LENT on MORTGAGE. Advances made on Sales. Payment on Eve of Sale wMly made if required. P. M. bold "ales of Fat and Store Stock in Abergavenny Market every Tuesday, and at Usk the First and Third Mondays in each Month also other Markets, when instructed. Officet — CLUB CHAMBERS, PONTYPOOL 87. MAKVa CHAMBERS. AFOA* #?. ABRQAva. > HE BAL PILLS, COUCH, n NEAVE, LIVER 19" U" APEWENT, T0.ZSL PER I BO*' AHTIBIUOUS, INOTDESTION, ■ WIND AND WATER, BEAD T STOMACH, PURIFYING BLMB, COMPOUND RHUBARB, COMPOUNO GAMOWLE COMPOUND CASTOR OIL, COMPOUND DANDELION. Carefully prepared from the purest ingredients. the largest sale. Sold by Grocers, General Dealers, 4sc. Ask your own shopkeeper for tbem. Wholesale of W. TRIMNELL, "IO,T«SSrT,,T' Window Transparents, amd Counter Bills supplied. BIRtfS" CUSTARD POWDER SUPPLIES A DAILY LUXURY. The-Choicest Dishep and the Richest Custard. Dainties in Endless Variety. No Eggs Required. W. E. VAUGHAN & CO., STEAM-POWER DYERS, FRENCH CLEANERS, &C-, LLANDAFF ROAD, CARDIFF. BRANCH Establishments: 82, Qceen-street 248, Bute-street, Cardiff; 11, Windsor-road, Penarth; 53, Commercial-street, Newport; S3 High-street, Merthyr; 27, Castle-street, Swansea Parcels Received and Forwarded Regularly to the Dye Works by the following District AgentsAbercarn, Air. D, Jones, Anchor House; Blaenavon. Mr. J. Harris, Londoi House; GrifHthsbown, Mr H. Peach, Post Office; Trehanig Mr. Lewis, London Heuse; Uek, Mr. Jones, Grocer, fou* street. Pareels amounting to five shillings sent direct to worka win be returned carriage paid one way. Trade books and pxioe ists sent free on application. W. E. VAUGHAN & CO., DYERS, A1"e CELEBRATED for CLOTHES and Dress Cleaning by t'KENCU. PROCES tS, producing permanent colours superior finish. moAaratecharges, aal proaipcadM 01 dis- not-on A WONDERFUL MEDICINE BEECHAM'S PILLS A RF 'universally wimitted a Guinea a Affx for Bilious and NerwM^sordew,such a« wind and pain in the stomach, sick headache, giddiness, fnl- nefcs and swelling after meals. dizand drowsiness, cold chills, flushings of heat, loss 01 appetite, shortness of breath, costiveness, sotirvy^blotches on the skin, dis- tnrbed sleep, frightful dreams, sind all nervens and trembling sensations, &c., &c. xne nret dose will JPye relief in twenty minutes, tsvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of these Pills, and they will be ^°"MC £ TH A eomgA A BOX. For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, a8 few doses o £ them carry off all ^umoarg,ancl bring about all that is required. No fern1he without them. There is no medicine t0, J to equal Beechams Pills for removing any <wt'on or ivregnlarity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box," they will soon restore females of all ages to souud and robust uc&ltii. For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all dis- orders of the liver, they act like "MAGIC," and ft few doses will be found to work wonders upon the most important organs in the human machine. They strengthen the whole muscular system, restore the long- lo-t complexion, bring back the keen edge of appetite, and arouse into action with the ROSEBUD of health the whole physical energy ol the human frame. These are '■ FaCTO testified continually by members of all classes r.f Kfxietv; and one of the best guarantees to the nervous azCl Debfiiiated is BEECOAiea' Pltis htm 'J* ^sui Sulc ofaity JAItOnt AtecUcine itt the World. BEECHAM'S MAGIC GOUGH PILLS. As a remedy for Coughs in general, Asthma, Bronchial Affections, Hoarseness, Shortness 0f Breath, Tightness and Oppression of Chest, Wheezing, &c., these Pills stand unrivalled. They arc the best ever offered to the public and will speedily remove that sense of oppression and difficulty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of rest. Let any person giveBEKSHAJU'S Q0TJGHPIK>S and the most violent Cough will in a short. time ^l^DiMred only, and sold wholesale and retail, by the* wopriett.^ T. BE EC HAM, St. ilelcn'sjianeashire, in Boxes aid, Is ljd .md '2s »d. each. Sold by all Druggists a.nd Patent Medicine Dealers everywhere. K.B.—Full direct* egivdr with earb "p.- W. H. PITTEN, Family Grocer, Wine and Spirit Merchant, OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES. ALL WINES AND SPIRITS ARE GUARANTEED PURE AND GENUINE. QINOLE BOTTLES of all Goods in this List may be obtained at the same rate as per dozen price- The Strength of Spirits is stated upon the Label of each Bottle. BRANDIES-imported from France—from 1/10, RUM—from Jamaica—1/8, 2/3, to 4/. „ GIN—of the tha Finest Quality—1/6, 2/ 2/6. w HISKEY—Lrish—1/8,2/3,2/8,3/ to 3/6. Hollands Gin. 2/4. S^lT^J 2/83/ 8 3'6* PORT-from Spain-1/ 1,3,1/6, to 4/. Glenlivet 3/6 1 (For Invalid,x, 2* 6d, Specially Recommended.) May, 9/6: j Special Qualities SHERRY-from Spain-I; 1/3,1/6, to 3/. Particulars of Old Crusted Ports and Old Bottled Sherries will be sent OR application. Marsala, Madeira, Claret, Satuerne, Burgundy, Still Hock, Saumun, Champagne, Champagnes, and Sparkling Wines, etc., etc. Bottles are charged 1/- per dozen extm-returmble. SPECIAL AGENT FOR WATKINS'S GOLDEN SUNLIGHT ALES AND STOUT. Welsh Back, Market Street, PONTYPOOL. -—j-—-——-—-—-gpp—mmgmmmm ..n^l^PgeggaBeBBBg # WATKINS & SON'S GOLD MEDAL ALES & STOUTS. THE HEREFORD BREWERY, ESTABLISHED 1834. The Ales and Stouts of this Brewery have through a long series of years stood the test of severe competition, and are now placed in the front rank by the British Public for theu Excel- lence of Quality, Brilliancy, and Good Value. ¡ SPECIALITIES ."< t '&%[; '*«r "BfL "PerHogd. S. D. S. D. & D. S. D. a D. S» D. G^idoii -Sunlight Mif9 2 2 5J 10 4 v 214* 4% 0 63 a I I w Gcitden Sunlight Pale Ale,2s. 6d. per doz. Imperial Pints. Watkins's Stout, 2s. 6d. per dozen Imperial Pints. The National Ale" (Pale or Mild), Is. per Gallon. Good Dinner Ale lOd. per Gallon Delivered free to any part of this district in 4J, 9,18, 36, and 54 Gallon casks. No extra charge for Pins, or 4i Gallon casks. To ensure Brilliancy and Condition, a Cask of Ale should not be drawn from until it has been on the scantling undisturbed for at least three days. SOLE AGENT FOR PONTYPOOL W. H. PITTEN, PROVISION MERCHANT, WELSH BACK, PONTYPOOL. FURNITURE FURNITURE PARTIES DESIRING TO FURNISH SHOULD VISIT SAUNDERS'S UNIVERSAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, • 32, GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL, WHBRE THEY WILL FIND AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FURNITURE, BEDDING, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, IN GREAT VABIETY DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BEDROOM SUITES OF THE LATEST AND MOST ELEGANT DESIGNS. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS OF CHOICE PATTERNS. Purchasers of Furniture and Bedding will Save 20 per Cent by Purchasing at SAUNDERS'S UNIVERSAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, 32, GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. REPAIRS, PMJSHIN0, AND UPHOLSTERY BY PRACTICAL MEN.—ALL ENQUIRIES ATTENDED TO AND ESTIMATES GIVEN. J COMPLETE HOUSE FUBNISHEB. 9 ABTICUSS, ONLY £4 17s. 6d. I I ALSOP, BROADMEAD, BRISTOL. or. I COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER j 9 ARTICLES, ONLY £ 4 17s. OP. 1 FOWLERS GREAT WINTER SALE OF DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, AND OUTFITTING. Commencing JAN. 14, for 21 DAYS. n FOR CASH ONLY. Sweeping Reductions in every Department. i E. FOWLER, LION HOUSE, PONTYPOOL. ESTABLISHED 1850. BEVAN AND COMPANY, LIMITED, t.. t REGISTERED AS THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," As the largest Furniture, Carpet, and Music Warehousemen in Monmouthshire and South Wales, on account of their Extensive Business, can Buy, and therefore Sell, at prices far below those of their competitors, and their Ever-increasing Trade is of itself the best possible guarantee that the highest satisfaction is given to the many thousands of Customers who frequent their various Branches. i BEY AN AND COMPANY FOR DRAWING-ROOM SUITES f 5 5s. to Z36 BEVAN AND COMPANY FOR DINING-ROOM SUITES £ 3 17s. 6d. to £31 10s. BEY AN AND COMPANY FOR BEDROOM SUITES £ 3 17s. 6d. to 952 IU BEVAN AND COMPANY FOR CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, and LINOLEUMS. BEVAN AND COMPANY FOR MARVELLOUS PRICES. BEVAN AND COMPANY FOR FREE DELIVERY. BEVAN AND COMPANY* THE CARDIFF FURNISHE" CARDIFF, NEWPORT, AND PONTYPOOL. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS J WAREHOUSE. CW t -"TJj¿lli' NOTED FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY 0 A-N D ,rv LOWEST PRICES. iv"v".v Is now Showing the LATEST DESIGNS in DINNER, TEA, & SETS, -O AND ALL (KINDS OF TABLE AND FANCY GLASS. DINNER SETS (56 PIECES) FlioIl WfII. T'JA SETS (40 PIECES CBINA). 81