Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

Cheap Scale of Charges for PREP AID Advertisements of tltp, W anted, "For Sale," and To Let," Class. ON E T YI R 1". P. INSERTION INSERTIONS 20 Words 6d. ls- 3d. 28 Words 9d. Is. 9d. 36 Words Is. 2s. 3d. 44 Words Is. 3d. 2a. 9d. 52 Words. la. 6d. 3s. 6d. ante o. TOWN SCHOOL PONTYPOOL —Another Assistant MISTRESS is wanted for Lower Standard, as our number keeps increa.sing.- Apply. The MASTER. rp ~V\TANTED, a General SERTANT.—Apply ▼ T to Mi'S PRATT, Suimy Bank, Pontnew- ynydd. rp BOOT Trade.—Wanted respectable GIRLS ard BOYS, 14 years of age.—Apply, South Wales Boot Works, Abersychan. ta WANTED, a good General SERVANT, one accustomed to plain cooking and washing; good C'aamter.-Apply Mrs WILLIAMS, Church Farm. Panteg. 62p WANTED by June 1st, a General SER- VANT must be a good Cook. Also, a NU-F SE who is fond of children.—Apply to Mrs W. H. PITTEX, Welsh Back. ta WANTED, HOUSE (3 bedrooms), in Pontv- pool. by 25th June.—Particulars to H., Harrinjay Villa, Brecon-rd, Abergavenny. 26mp WANTED, good General SERVANT for of June, aged 20—25.—Apply, Mrs HAKDIE, Bridge Villa, Lower Race, Ponty- pool. rp WANTED, a good general SERVANT, for London, where boy is kept to clean knives, boots, &c.; wages, about f 14: fare paid up good character indispensable.—Apply," B," FreejPress Office. Pontypool. 62p ANTED, APPRENTICES to the Dress- making.—Apply, Mrs EDMONDS, Sebas- topol, near Pontypool. 205mp CLUB AGENTS Wanted, to form Clubs for Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Silver Plate, Opera Glasses, Musical Instruments., &c. Mem- bers pay ls. per week. Terms, Catalogues, &c., KENDAL & DENT, 106, Cheapside, London. Splendid value. Great success. Mention paper, Ladies' and Gent's Silver Levers 42s., worth 70s. 19bcp AGENTS WANTED ia Pontypool to start .fjL Watch, &c., Clubs for the supply of watch clocks, jewellery, plate, and other articles, ou easy terms.- Apply for full parti- culars to J. W. BENSON, originator of the Club System, 62 and 64, Ludgate-hill, Londoa, E.C. 6ta WANTED, srood AGENTS, to represent the W ell-known firm of JOKES & JONES, Porth. Pontypool district, Eastern and Western Valleys, to take orders on their New Easy Terms for Pianos, Organs, Harmoniums, VtoliDs. Banjos, and all kinds of String and Brass In-tiuments, Watches, Clocks, Sewing Machines. Mangles. Washing Machines, Family Biblt:, Pilgrim's Progress," Cutlery ana Electro Plated Goods, &e. Splendid opportunity for good, honest, energetic men. A good weekly income may be easily secured. Good references an; required. lilustmted catalogues and full EtrticuJa; iru«y be had by applying to W. J. fcwis.'District Superintendent, 16, High-street, 2 PontmorUis. Merthyv Tydvil. 526p flFot Jbale. \\T AGONETIE (nearly new) to carry eight; If removable head; fitted with shafts, cushions, lamps.—Apply Llansoar, Llandegveth, near Caerleon. 236p BARR-IS, The Market.—Mahogany Bedroom jn Suit*, L-5 15s; capital Dining Suite, jE5 5s Bedstead and Bedding, full size, £ 1 15s. -market, Newport. 265p HAiil? IS.—Harmouiuifi, g&xt tone Haho- gany 15* Bnky <Wisgr aco -VV.—entering, not3 u&me, Market, Newport. 62p Suite, in saddlebags ti walnut Overmantels, bevelled plates; Ct nut Table, En: Fender, Brasses, &c. f.12 106; incp ction invited. p265 P*OR SALE, efce ip, the "'Matfckm RANGE l?r. cooking purposes, a» good as new; a bargain.—Apply, PuiLLirs, 15, Georgo-street, Po 13 typeol. pta F')ri A L}], MO FT 1'AK, MILL, 6 foot pan, •md < H For1 Engine. — Apply, Pu.NSI'UR.' B)U;S., Saw Miiis, Newport, Mon. ta -J r. .& BASKET > of every <'Useription ia Stock cr uia ie to order. Lhaiis re-seated with twig or cane.—J. NAISII'S, Pontypool. 526p IF you BOOTS or SHOES of the best quality. ;>t lowest pi ices, for Whitsuntide, go to l-i. NK'HM:.S..Jubilee Buildings, CrHne- St. -,V ta .I" SALi- Pruw Kiiiney BEAN STICK* JL i a 'T 1ILKS.—Apply H. IVNIPE, Coed- F; Gritl-lt hstown, near Newport, ta EXCELLENT shorthorn COW, with CALF JL three <:i.ys old FOR SALE.—Apply, W. B WITCBILL. Brvnderwen, Abersychan. ta FOR SALE, SAFETY BICYCLE (SOLID tyre) with lamp, bell, and other accessories*. —21. Ujtper Bridge-street, Pontypool. 19p FOE, feALE, a very large BADGER price 3 guinea.—Apply, PENTWYN TAVERN, Aberv sycir. rp AS.PLLNDID Trotting DONKEY FOR SALE.—Apply, THOMAS PRICE, Monks- wood. trp FOR. SALE, the useful Galvanized PRE<- "JCl^FS, on the Osborne-road, recently used as a PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.—For price and paxficci&rs, apply to E. W. DOUGHTY, Cli- rerce- trcet Studio. Pontypool. 62r 41-R SALV, 3-year-old BILLY GOAT: Jt. S wiss breed excellent temper.-Apply W -I W-N-, AN, Union-street, Abersychan. ta HARMONIUMS, lull compass, organ-shaped jLl esse?, ucd wan-acted for ten years, from £3 :7.. 6d only. — BEVA & Co., Limited, Farnishsrs and Music Warehousemen, Poiiy- TAORBLE-.U/i ION HARP for Sale, by 1 Erat; lately re-giUted, in perfect condition; cash price, £ 35, or may he had by easy payments. •••—BERTRAMISAACSON'S 14 Bargains" Warehouse, 30, High-street, Newport, Mon. ta IE Old VIOLIN, A;nau copy bow, case, JJ resin, and extra set of sti-ings worth i4 a few to be cleared at 25s. 9u. the sec complete suitable for rich or poor.—BERTRAM ISAACSON'S Music and Piano Warehouse, Newport. ta HOB ART SAFETY; uaiL everywhere cushion tyres £ 6.—WiLLiAMS,Trosnant Wharf, Pontypool. ta SPRING CLEANING. —PAPERHANG- INGS—Hundreds of patterns from 2!d, per piece. Our old of lamps and paper-hangings to be eleu'eu at cost price. IRONMONGERY—Boilers, Kccties, Saucepans, .Frying-pans, etc., etc. The that money can boy, at wholesale prices for cash. Household -requisites of all klnds.-thIIT,(' Little Gem,' Abersychan (opposite Mr. Wm. Lc;vus Grocer). Come Early. ta SEED, SEED, SEED POTATO ^.—Over- stocked 2s. 9d. per cwt. Bess Eating, 3s. per cwt. Also good Flour, 5>. per bushel second to none.-J. G. RICHARDS, Grocer, Tranch. Pontypool. 145mp SMALL GAS ENGINE, suitable tor chatf or saus;ig^ machine. Will tix and guarantee.— JONES, Market Buildings, Newport. 69p O.N T. E W Y DD. FOR SALE, Two Free- P hold HOUSES, Avenue Place Two Lease- bold HOUSES, Lowlands Terrace.—For parti- culars, apply to Mr J. POULTON, Ponrnewydd. 196ta CIRCULAR KNITTING MACHINE for c Sale; quite new and latest iiuMt(■v.-mems werth E9 Kite. will take £7 lOs. and teach pur- chaser.—Apply. D. W. JONES, Udi-marrhe-i House, Pontypool. pta FOR SALE, BICYCLE.—A cushion-tyred Safety first-class condition good maker; balls ail over; bargain, f6 10s. Apply F. CHARLES, 26, High-street, Abergavenny. 62p SAFETY BICYCLE for Sale; ball bearings s to all parts; patent spring head £ 4.— Apply W. FURLOW, George-st., Pontypool. cp62 FOR SALE. Removable STUDIO,in Osborne- road, Pontypool, 32ft. by 12ft.—Apply, E. CABLE, 56, George-street. ta WEDDING RINGS.—A solid Gold Keeper vT given away to every purchaser of a Weddimg Ring at ALLMARK'S, 2, Crane-street, Pontypool. ta FOR SALE (by private contract), Nos. 15 and 16, Pembroke-terrace, Osborne-road, Ponty- pool.—Apply, Mr. James Reece, 21, Clarence- street, Pontypool. ta A GOOD SUPPLY of NEW MILK twice daily at 36, Nicholas-street, PontypooL ta t^OR SALE.—COAL.—Best Clean House Coal, delivered to any part of Pontnew- jnydd, 10s. per ton Pontypool, lis. D. BUCK, Old Lion, Abersychan. ta FOR SALE, Commodious HOUSE and SHOP, in colliery district in Monmouth- shire, where successful business has been carried on for 40 years. Also the present occupier of above (chemist) is prepared to treat for tne Sale of his Business as a going concern.—Apply-J. G. HEDGES, Auctioneer, and Property and Business Broker, Bank Chambers, Pontypool. ta SOLID SILVER GENEVA WATCHES, almost new 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d. each Old Watches taken in part exchange.—ALLMARK, 2, Crane-street, Pontypool. ta /i N entirely new and choice selection of Silver XJL and Gold BROOCHES, Watckes, Clocks, Spectacles, Silver Scarfpins, from 3d. each. Old Gold and Silver bought.—ALLMARK, Crane- street, Pontypool. ta GROUND MORTAR, from well-burnt boiler ashes, delivered in district.—For terms apply, A. J. BCRGOYNE, Trosnant Mortar Mill, 'PontypooL ta RICKARD BROS. & CO, Cycle and Nickel- platiug Works (facing Athletic Grounds), Newport, are now shewing their 1893 Machines. Call and inspect the "Referee" new patent cycles strength combined with lightness. Order at once to ensure early delivery. Send for lists Referee, Whitworth, B and A, Wenham, Cen- taur etc. Machines exchanged. Stove enamel- ling, repairs. Nickel-plating done on the premises. Cycle parts, harness work, spoons, torks, etc. Send for list and specimens. Every- thing guaranteed. Agents for Premier Gas Engines (gold medal) most simple and economical in the market. Every engine warranted. Cash or deferred payments. go fre let. BLAENA VON.-TO LET shortly, commo- JD dious Comer SHOP and Premises, situate in the most central part of Broad-street, and suitable for any Business now in the occupa- tion of Mr Evans, provision merchant.—Apply, THOMAS NELMES, George-street Villas, Blaen- avon. rtajt WMBRAN.-HOUSE and SHOP to Let » best position; plate-glass front; suit grocer.—Apply, WILLIAMS, Draper, Pontypool. ta TWO COTTAGES to Let, with good Gardens, cropped, at Wren's Nest, Pont- rhydyrun.—Appl^Miss CONWAY, The Laurels, Pontrhydyrun. rp /COMFORTABLE LODGINGS for one or! vy two young men, or Furnished Apartments. —4, Forrest-terrace, Osborne-road. rp ■' TO LET, by Tender, Large and Commodious PREMISES, of two floors, in West-street, Pontypeol, suitable for Warehouse, Sale or Auction Room. — Applications to view and Tenders to be sent to E. JONES, Club Chambers, Pontypool. ta HOUSE TO LET, NO. 7, Park-terrace.— Apply at Premises. 526p IGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, with garden, to J Let, near Ponthir Station wnfc 7a tiay w«efc — Apply, LBION ROAD.—ComlortdbleLODGENGS for one or two Young Gentlemen.—Ad- dress G. N., Free Press Office. 526rp TO LET, 8 ROOMS, very suitable for offices or dwelling-house.—Apply to PHILLIPS, 15, George-street, Pontypool. pta TO be LET, in June, a VILLA RESlNCE, _t_ containing three sitting-rooms, fcfcir bed- robins, dressing-room, kitchen, scullery, pantry, and offices within fire miautes walk of Nanty- derry station and the river Usk.-Apply to VICAR, Bienavon. Mon. ta BLACK HORSE INN, Talywain, TO LET. —Apply, DELAFIELD'S Br«wery, Aberga- venny. 266mp PONTYPOOL Hanbury Arcade. — Four commodious aew SHOPS to LET plate- giaes fronts splendid position.—Apply, SECRE- TARY. ta Host. LOST. on Monday last, May 15, between Pontypool Mid Abersychan, via Penygam and Trevothin, a. small Silver LOCKET,, also small Russian Silver Coia attacbed.-Arg. per- son returning pume to R. POWELL, Twynvffrwd,. Abersychan, will loe suitaWy rewarded. rp tÍøuui).. 'r, FOUND; EWE and "LAMB red mark OR, rurap and »ars cut. If not claimed in three- days will be sold to defray erpenses.-Apply,. 44 J.W. Free Frcs* Office. rp 4_- flatsctlianEous W J. EAST'S Eirst Show cf NEW TV GOODS. See wimaows this weak. Special Show of Men's Trouseas in all tie newast patterns- from 4s. lid.. to l 6d. Mcai's Suits, in great varictv. from- 13s. Sid.—EASE'S,. Mon- mouth. House, feroad-atreet, Blaenavon. THE. ANNUAL OUTING of the Hog>e of Pontypi>ol" Juvenile Tfent, I.O.S., will take place on Whit-Tuesday, at Usk Castle. Brakes will start from Crane-street at 9.30 a.m. Visitors, Is 9d each (inclu-jing ta).-Tickets. may be obtaiaed from T- ROWLES (Superintendent) or E. ROSSES (Secretary). rp PRIVATE RATHSi.—H. TANNER, Crown Hotel, to announce that gen tiemen can be accomuiodated with private baths at the above hotel, at ls. each. ta MISS E. HALL, Milliner and Straw Bonnet Maker, Dyer, &c.—Lace Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Feathers Cleaned, Dyed, and Curled. Can also get Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Dyed by one of the most extensive Dyers in England.—Apply 38, Nicholas-st. 519p WHY throw away or waste any Secondhand ▼ T GARMENTS, &c., when you can get a good price for same from LEWIS ORMAN, Dealer, &c., 127, High-street, Abersychan, who is always open to purchase for Cash any quantity of Second-hand Garments, &c., also all kinds of Furniture, and any articles of value. Best price given, and parties waited upon at their own residences. Distance no object. All letters and parcels receive special attention and business conducted quite privately. Postal Orders for all parcels sent same day as received. COLT BREAKING by WM. NEWMAN, Aber- V-/ sychan. Ladies and Gentlemen taught Riding and Driving. Horses bought and sold on Commission. Singeing and Clipping. ta Wf EDDING ST ATIONER Y. — Wedding Y Y Cards in great variety; very latest patterns; printed in the highest Style of Art. Wedding Envelopes, Cake Boxes, from Is. 6d. per dozen. Visiting Ciii,ds-100 Ladies' Cards, printed from Plate, 5s. 100 Gentlemen's Cards and Plate, 3s. 6d. square or round corners. Specimens on a.pplication. H CG RES & SON, Printers and Stationers, Pontypool. A AA TO LEND, at 5 per cent., by Hos- dWTrUU pitality Lodge. — Apply, G. E. BARTLKTT, Secretary 7, Lower Bridge-street, PontypooL ta PONTYPOOL & GAltNDIFFAITH. IMPORTANT SALE OF ELIGIBLE DWELLING-HOUSES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR. J. G. HEDGES, AT THE CROWN HOTEL, PONTYPOOL, On Wednesday, May 31,1893, At 3 for 4 o'clock in the afternoon (in the fol- lowing or such other Lot or Lots as shall be then declared, and subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then produced), the following VALUABLE PROPERTIES, Viz., LOT 1. All those FOUR FREEHOLD MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, with the Premises thereto belonging, situate in George-street, Pontypool, two of which front upon George-street, and are occupied by Mr William Cooke and Mrs Prosser, and the other two of which face Railway-paride, and are occupied by Mrs Reed and Mr Dawson, and produce a gross aggregate rental of 238 15s 8d. per annum. Lot 2. All those FOUR FREEHOLD MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, with the Premises thereto belonging, also situate in George-street, Pontypool, two of which front upon George-street, and are occupied by Mr Rees Maddock and Mrs Pritchard, and the other two of which face Railway-parade, and are occupied by Mr J. B. Evans and Mr W. Evans, and pro- duce a gross aggregate rental of f,40 Is 8d per annum. Lot 3. All that Commodious and Capital MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE and Premises thereto belonging, also situate in George-street, Pontypool, and now in the occu- pation of Mr Joseph Birdwood. These Pre- mises have been recently erected, and can easily be converted into a Shop, and contain eight good rooms and there is also an excellent Yard belonging thereto. This Lot is Copyhold of the Manor of Wentsland and Bryngwin. Lot 4. All those NINE FREEHOLD COT- TAGES and Premises, situate and being a por- tion of the property known as "Butler's Buildings," at Garndiffaith, near Pontypool and now in the occupation of Messrs Goulding Furbett, Price, Wall, Morgans, Atkins, Weeks, Pearson, and Miles, and produce a gross aggre- gate rental of JE55 118 6d per annum. Lot 5. All those THREE FREEHOLD CO 11 AGES, Gardens, and Premises, situate near to or adjoining the last Lot, and now in the occupation of Mesdames Rees and Jones, and Mr Coleman, and produce a gross aggregate rental of £ 27 6s per annum. -sa & The whole of the above Properties are brought into the market by reason of the intention of the owner to leave the neigh- bourhood, and being well and conveniently' situated, always command good and ready tenants. Lot 3 has only been recently erected by the present owner, and is ex;- cellently situated either for residential o$> business purposes. J For further particulars apply to the < AUCTIONEER, Bank Chambers, Pontypool;, or to Messrs BYTHWA-T & SON, Solicitors^ Pontypool. May 10th, 1893. ABERSYCHAN, MON. ——— t t: SALE OF VALUABLE SHOP PROPERTY. .j MR. J. G. TTAS been fayonr^d witiMBstroctio*» to S*?I JUL by Auction, at tbe OROWN HOTEL, PONTYPOOL, on WEDNESDAY, i 31st, 1893, at 4 for_5ji'oL*j|t m the Afterneoi (subject to Conditions'^ to- be tl> n and there pro- 4 -"er;ùentiMwél PK 1TIES, viz., All that capital MESSUAGEor DWELLING- HOUSE and SHOP, situate in Broad-street, Abersyehanr in the County of Monmouth, now in the occupation oi Mr John Williams,Chemist, as yearly tenant thereof. The house contains, on. the ground floor, com- modious shop and sitting-rooci on the first floor, large drawing-room, and dining-rcxam, with 7 bedrooms OT«J and in, the basement, large cellar and kitchens. The Property is Copyhold of tha Manor at Weatsland and Bryngwyn. It occu- pies the best situation for business in Abersychan, and a most successful busi- ness has been carried on there for the last 40o years. The purchaser will be required to take the various- fixtures at the valuation of the Auc- tioneer,, a schedule of which will be produced at the tims of sale. To view, apply to the Tenant, and for fuifber, particulars to the AUCTIONEER, Bank Chambers, PontypooL;. oa to Mr. REGINALD HIPPISLEY, Solicitor, 41 Nicholas Street, Bristol. May 16th, 1893. PONTYPOOL. SALE. OF FREEHOLD COTTAGES.. MR. THOS. PARRY TTTILL Sell by Auction at the CLARENCE VV HOTEL, Pontypool, on MONDAY, MAY 29,1893, at 3 p.m, in the following or such other lots as may be determined upon at the time of 8aler-and subject to such conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced (with whisjh will be incorporated the Common Form Condi- tions of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society), the undermentioned Freehold Cottages. Lot 1. All that Messuage situate in or near Crumlin-street, Pontypool, in the occupa- tion of Mr Morgan Davies, at a weekly rent of 3s 9d. Lot 2. All those Two Messuages and Shop, situate and adjoining Lot 1, in the occupations of Mr Thomas Maskelyne, and Thomas W iiliams, at weekly rents of 3s 9d each Lot 3. All that Messuage and Garden in Chapel-lane, Albion-terrace, near Crumlin- street and Albion-road, Pontypool, containing in length 60 feet, and m depth 18 feet or there- abouts, and now in the occupation of William Hobbs, at a weekly rent of 3s 6cL For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, or to Messrs GUSTARD & WADDINGTON, Solicitors, Usk and Newport. Dated—Albany Chambers, Newport, April 25th, 1893. NEWPORT. HORSES.-Large Sale of Valuable HORSES, Wednesday, May 31st. Entries invited before 26th inst.—-JOHN HILLMAN, Auctioneer. CENTRAL AUCTION MART, c 13, New Dock Street, NEWPORT. MR. A. A. WESTON will Sell by Auction, at the above Mart, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, May 24, at 2 p.m., a large consignment of supe- rior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, beds, cutlery, and plated goods, etchings in walnut frames, iron frame handsome pianoforte (Biilon), and other effects. NEWPORT CATTLE MARKET.—Mr. A. A. WESTON begs to inform his friends and the public generally that, he intends holding a SALE of FAT and STORE CATTLE, SHEEP, and PIGS in the above Market every Wednesday, at 10 o'clock. First Sale WEDNESDAY NEXT, May 24. Early entries respectfully solicited. Offices: The Central Anctien Ilart, 13, Aew Dot-k Street, Newport TAILORING AND OUTFITTING. < I). RE ID, DUNBEATH HOUSE, PONTYPOOL, DESIRES to call Special Atteition to the TAILORING DEPARTMENT of his Business, and JL7 to inform his numerous Putrons that he is now Showing the Largest Ranges of SPRING and SUMMER SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, FANCY SERGBS, &e., m the neighbourhood. The steady growth of his Tailoring Trade is ample proof that the Style, Fit, and General Workmanship meet with the appioval of those who have favoured him with a trial. ;j; 'ok ORDERS BY POST RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. LIBERAL DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR CASH. u TRAPNtTL & GANE, v, ¡. HOT 1U »N1SHERS, t r. K 0 T9 (' A. BEG to announce ttiat their extensive Showrooms are now stocked with the most Modern Designs in 11 Ti U R E SUITABLE J X- STYLE AND FINISH FOR •■•••" vojs THE COTTAG ft J THE MANSION I THE VILLA •; Large Illustrated Cri^logues, with Estimates for Partial or Complete Furnishing, Free on application. GABhiAGE PAID TO ALL STATIONS. A '.APNFJ.T. & GANE, 1 162, COMMERCIAL STREET NEWPORT, MON. AND AT CARDIFF AND BRISTOL. CASTLE GROUNDS, ABERGAVENNF OHANJ FRTE Will be held in the above Gr» ur^e, WHIT TUESDAY, MAY 23KD, 1893. THE NEWTOWN BKASSTBAND Wil1'. play Selections of Dance Music duTing ;¡ the day. IBALLOONASCENTS. /~v "It Jf and you will see one of the- \j VJ JML JCi BEST PERFORMANCES' ever witnessed 4 AFTERNOON if -■'< v -s CENT FIRE „ vvRKS, By Messrs. W. & J. WILDER, of Birmingham. 6" GROUNDS OPEN AT 10 A.M. ADMISSION :—S I X P E N C P., EACH, Refreshments supplied on the Grounds. QAERFHILJLY CASTLE, THE SIXTH ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD Will be held in\ Spacious Marquee in the far-mmed Ruins of the above Castle (By the very kind -permission of the Most Noil Marquess of Bute, K.1'-J UN WHIT-MONDAY NEXT, MAY 22nd. Programmes, 1d- each; by post, 1 d, J- D. HUGHES, Secretary. SHARES FOR SALE. TO BE: SOLD (by TENDER) the following SHARES in the BLAENAVON GAS and WATER COMPANY, LIMITED i Lot 1. 5 £5 Shares, fully paid up. 2. Ditto Do. 3. Ditto Do. 4. Ditto Do. M 5. Ditto Do. 6. Ditto Do. M 7. Ditto Do. 8. Ditto Do. 9. Ditto Do. 10. Ditto' Do. 11. Ditto Do. „ 12. Ditto Do. The Shares are sold cum dividend accruing for the current year. Sealed Tenders marked "Tenders for Shares," to be sent on or before the 31st May, 1893, to WATKINS & CO., Solicitors, Pontypool. A»d who will on application supply any further particular'' rcqriied. FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND FOR SALE. PONTNEWYNYDD, NR. PONTYPOOL. THE Site is well adapted for Building, has the advantage of a southern aspect, and there now remain about 100 plots of 17 feet front- age, situate within easy reach of Llauerch, Tirpeji- twys, and other collieries, ironworks, &c., and with convenient railway communication. Apply to D. J. LOUGHER, Bank Chambers, Mining Engineer. Pontypool. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES TO LET At Llanithel, in the Western Valley* TiVuavm, CwmfErwdoer, and Tredegar Junction. Apply, GEORGE B. DANIEL, Clarence Chambers, Pontypool. FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND To be SOLD, or LET On Lease situated on the Upp^.r Road between Pontypooi and PoataewjTxydd. For terms, apt/iy tc Mr. G. J. JEE, Pum.ypuoi, PRELIMINARY THE PONTYPOOL RECREATION P 11 ^.ROUNDS WILI; BE OIfENED, ON Mabon's Day, July 3, WHEN A •• I VARIETY OF SPORTS, INCLUDING CYCLING, FOOT PACING, &e.. Will take place; and, by the kind permission of LizuT.-Cm. BRADNZY, the ØAND OF TfcB 3rd V.B 80WH WALE3 :x t x w Unde/lhe feadeflhip Mirl S. will be in attendance, and will peiform a Choice Selection of Dance and otheir Music. Entrance Forms may be had of Mr. HENiff PEACB, Greyhound Hotel. ADMISSION, 6ax; GRAND STAND, Is. 6D. COUNTY OF MONMOUTH. The Standing Joint Committee INVITE TENDERS for the ERECTION el. a POLICE COURT and ADDITIONS to POLICE STATION at Blaenavon. Plans and specifications may be seen on appli- cation to. Mr William Tanner, F.S.L, County Surveyor,, at the County Council Offices, New- port, on and after May 19th, and copy of Quantities obtained on payment of *;El Is., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide tender. Tie lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed tenders mast be sent to the County Sur- yeyor, not later than la o'clock, Friday the 26th inst. (Signed) H. STAFFORD GUSTARD, Deputy Clerk. Newport, May 17th. TBEVETHIN SCHOOL BOARD. I ,TO BUILDERS, &c. rriENDERS are INVITED by the above J- Board for the ERECTION of New CLOAK ROOMS and other ALTERATIONS and ADDITIONS at the GARNDIFFAITH BOARD SCHOOLS. Plans and Specification can be seen at the Office of Mr. E. A. LANSDOWNE, Architect, New- port. Tender to be sent to me. endorsed Garndif- faith School," on or before the 3rd June next. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. HENRY BYTHWAY, Clerk to the Board. Poutypool, May 17th, 1893. TBEVETHIN SCHOOL BOARD. CWMFFRWDOER (MIXED) SCHOOL. WANTED, immediately, an ASSISTANT- MISTRESS (Ex.-P.T.). Applications, stating age, experience (Standards), salary re- quired, with copies of testimonials, to be sent to HEADMASTER, Board School, Cwmffrwdoer, nr. Pontypool, Mon. To BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. THE Pontypool Local Board invite TENDER for Building a New MARKET PLACE under the supervision of the joint architects, Mr Robert Williams, A.R.I.B.A., 17, Effingham- road, London, S.E., and Mr D. J. Lougher, Bank Chambers, Pontypool. Plans, Specifications, Bill of Quantities, and Form of Tender may be obtained on payment of £ l Is., which will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender to be delivered to the under- signed by 10.30 a.m. ON WEDNESDAY, the 31st inst., endorsed "Market Tender." The Beard do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any 'itmlur. By order, E. JONES, r» Clerk. Local Board Officesi Pontypool, 4tL May, 1893. BUILDING LAND. gXCELLENT SITES, ON THE NEW ROAD, GRIFFITHSTOWN, ON LEASE. Apply H. J, PHILLIPS, Kemeys Vacb. CLOSE OF HIRING SEASON. 1892-93. HARMSTON & CO.'S GKEATf ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE OF PIANOS, I ORGANS. HARMONIUMS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS. HAVING had a most successful Hiring Season at both Pontypool and Aberdare,we have now a very large selection of Instruments i'returned from short terms of hire, which with others taken in exchange, we are offering at Bargain Prices, to clear out and make room for new stock. AIr instruments are warranted to be as des- cribed, are delivered free, and exchanged if not approved. BARGAIN PIANOS. £ So Burr Walnut Cottage Piano, good tone and appearance cost 30 gns. 13 15 0 Mahogany Piano, by Gwyther (suit beginner) 3 3 0 Rosewood Cottage, by Taylor sweet tone, in good condition 9 0 0 Kirkman steel-framed Piano, in rose- wood and gold case very pure and melodious in tone (nearlv aew) 28 10 0 30-Guinea black and gold Boudoir Piano, check action, iron frame, tri- chord, full compass; perfect in touch, and rich mellow tone (scarcely used) 19 19 0 Iron-framed Cottage Piano (cost £ 25), brilliant tone, in walnut case, with marquetry panel; hired out short time onty 14 0 0 Concert Piano (powerful and brilliant tone), bronzed iron frame covering wrest plank, best check action, full trichord, in strong walnut and gilt case been used for leading con- certs (worth double) 21 0 0 Hopkinson (J. & J.) 42-guinea Italian walnut Pianoforte, complete iron frame, check action, ivory keys, full trichord, &c.; condition its new, warranted 10 years 26 5 0 55-Guinea" Brin8mead" Piano, in burr walnut, with marquetry centre, « stains every improvement; a mag- It P=no, quite new 36 15 0 ltGAIN ORGANS. Full "1it case, with knee swi 4 5 0 Do., 5 5 0 Do., 1 'yw 6 0 0 Do., t *op 6 10 0 Do., lai, s, knee swell s 715 0 Do., in cab.. ith muoic desk, 7 stops (2 coupler, wu ».v levers, solid wainut; maker's priCv,, 16 guineas 912 6 20-Guinea genuine American Organ (by Story and Clark), 4 sets reeds, 11 stops and 2 knee levers, 2iodrrors, and cabinet case ••• ••••' 11 10 0 20-Guinea "Bell &gans, latest design.. 12 0 0 Smith gold medal Organ, 12 stops 6 sets reeds, and 2 knee lexers; very powerful tone (suit chapel), list price 28gudnea$15 15 0 A lwge Se etiou -;e5, E5, -all A Large Selection at £ 2 10s., £ 3, £ ?, £ 5, all makes. Many at one-third cost price; The above prices are strictly for cash, but arrangements may be made for any Instrumens to be paid for by instalment, if desired. Violins, Banjos, Melodeons, Concertinas, &c., at Bargain Prices to clear. COMPLETE LISTS SENT POST FREE TTAJRMSTON & CO.'S • MUSIC STORES, 16 CRANE s TREET, pONTYPOOL AND j CARDIFF s TREET A BERDARE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. PVPSOM R ACES. /^vN WEDNESDAY, May 31 (DERBY DAY), \J a FAST EXCURSION to LONDON (for 1, 4, or 6 days) and EPSOM (day trip only) will leave Aberdare at 4.5 a.m., Mountain Ash 4.15, M6rthyr 4, Abercanaid 4.5, Aberfan 4.15, Quakers Yard 4.30, Treharris 4.35, Llaucaiach 4.40. Rhymney Junction 4.45, Tredegar Junction 4.55, Crumhn 5, PONTYPOOL (Clarence-street) 5.15, Pontypool Road 5.30. For full particulars, see bills. HENRY LAMBERT, General Manager. SEED POTATOES! I SEED POTATOES! LARGEST SELECTION IN TOWN. ARTHUR BOYTT, FAMILY GROCER, BANK BUILDINGS, PONTYPOOL, HAS received a Large Consignment of Prime SEED POi'ATOES of every description at exceptionally low prices. Will Deliver any Quantity to any Part of Town or Neighbourhood. QUALITY GUARANTEED. TRIAL ORDER RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. — — j TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. FOR MUSICAL EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION. INSTITUTED 1872. LOCAL EXAMINATIONS, 1893. THE Regulations, with dates, are now to be had from the local secretary, E. W. PERREN, ESQ., 20, Bridge-street, Newport. GRAHAM W. WHITE. ESQ.. Chairman of Local Committee. THE GREAT WESTERN COLLIERY EXPLOSION RELIEF FUND. By Desire, a Special Performance of the CANTATA, DAVID. THE SHEPHERD BOT, Will be given at the Hanbury Assembly Room, PONTYPOOL, ON MONDAY, MAY 29, By the TABERNACLE CHOIR (assisted by friends), Conductor, Mr S. FISHER, in Aid of the above Fund. Leader of Orchestra—Mr H. J. ENGLAND. PATRONS: T. P. PRICE, ESQ, M.P. E. JONES, ESQ, J.P. W* P* JAMES. ESQ, J.P. BENJAMIN NICHOLAS, ESQ. KEES EMANUEL, ESQ. COUNEIHOJ. DAVID JONES DR. ESSEX COL. BRADNEY, A. A. WILLIAMS, ESQ J.P. W. L. PRATT, ESQ, J.P. JAMES HARDIE. ESQ. W. H. DAVIES, ESQ.. DR. MASON DR. WOOD H. A. CROSS, ESQ. Doors open at 7.15, to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets (Reserved Seats) 2s'; Second Is; Back (limited number), 6d each. May be obtained of Members of the Choir and Committee, or of the Hon. Sec., Mr. E. JONES, Merchant's Hill, Pont- newynydd. rjlABERNACLE SUNDAY QCHOOL PONTYPOOL. THE ANNIVERSARY Will be held ON WHIT-SUNDAY MAY 21, 1893. Sermons will be preached br the REV. H. B. ROBINSON, F.R.G.S., At 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. An Afternoon Meeting will be held at 2.30. Chairman: Rev. R. CATER, of Huntingdon. An Address by the PASTOR. Solos and Recitations will be given by the Scholars at each service, and spectal Hymns and Anthems will be sung by the Choir. Collections in aid of the School Fund. ON WHIT-MONDAY A PUBLIC TEA Will be provided in the OLD PENYGARN CHAPEL from 3.30 p.m. Tickets 6d. each. A recreation field for the evening has been kindly lent by Mr. Rees. m OUNT pLEASANT CHAPEL, PONTYPOOL. SPECIAL SERVICES Will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1893. PREACHER: THE REV. J. R. RICHARDS, Whitfield Tabernacle, Bristol. Services to commence at 11, 2.30, and 6 o'clock. Collections in aid of the Church Funds. MR. A. A. WESTON, A UCTIONEEP, AND VALUER, HOUSE AGENT AND MORTGAGE BROKER. Every description of Sales conducted in Town or Country. Fairs and Markets attended. Certified to Levy Distresses under the Law of Distress Amendment Act, 1888. Rents and Debts Collected. Prompt Settlements Public House and Business Broker. Money advanced on all kinds of Property Spacious Salerooms 13, DOCK STREET, NEWPORT. SALES AT ROOMS MONDAYS at 11 a.m., WEDNESDAYS at 2 p.m. Goods received for Sale on Commissioit. v. A- A. WEgTON.-Sal es every Monday at Rooms, 13, New Dock-street. r A BOON TO THE PUBLIC. D. W. JONES BEGS to announce that he is determined to take the lead in WELSH FLANNEL SHIRTS and STOCKINGS for cash only. Shirts Reduced from 8s. 6d. to 6s. 6d. Men'sStockingsatfromls. 3d. to 2s. 4d. Women's „ „ Is. 3d. to Is. 10d. Children's according to size at lowest Prices. Stockings Re-footed on Shortest Notice. Note the Address- D. W. JONES, HOSE MANUFACTURER, CARMARTHEN HOUSE, OSBORNE ROAD, PONTYPOOL. HOME RULE FOR ABERSYCHAN. Anyone bringing or sending the Missing Word to W. EVANS, Abersychan, will be given in charge. No entrance fees. W. FJANS BEGS to Inform the Public of the surround- ing neighbourhood that he is still Carrying on Business as BUILDER. CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AND JOINER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Repairs promptly Attended to. All Work Executed in Workmanlike Manner Estimates Given. Please note the address :— Opposite the Old Police Station ,k-BF,IRS I C-ff AN VOLUNTEER ORDERS. ST MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUNTEER X ARTILLERY, W.D.R.A. No. 3, Battery of Position.—Orders for the week ending 27th May, 1803. Tuesday, 7.30 p.m., Band practice. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m., Carbine drill and foot drill; 8.30 p.m., Sword drill for Non-Commis- sioned Officers. Thursday, 7.30 p.m., Band practice. Friday, 7.30 p.m.. Carbine drill and foot drill; 8.30 p.m., Sword drill for Non-com- missioned Officers. (in duty: Lieut. G. E. Llewelyn, Sergeant C. Jarrett, Corporal G. Ball, Bombardier P. Peach, Trumpeter H.. efferis.- D. E. WILLIAMS, Captain commanding Drill Station. 3RD VOL. BATT. S.W.B.—'A' COMPANY. —COMPANY ORDERS for week ending 27th May, 1893:—Monday, Class Firing from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Company drill at 7.30 p.m.; Wednesday, Squad drill for Recruits at 7.30 p.m.; Thursday, Musketry Instruction and Morris Tube Practice at 7.30 p.m. Friday, Company Drill (in undress uniform) at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, Class Firing at 2 p.m. (2nd Class).—Memo It is requested that every mem- ber of the Company (Band included) will endea- vour to complete his class firing before the Battalion goes into Cainp.-Non-conimissioned officers for duty: Sergt. W. Lloyd; Corpl. J. James; Bugler Gua Harris.—By order, (Signed) JOHN PATON, Captain Commanding A Company. A TH VOL. BATT., S.W.B. B Company.— t Company ORDERS for the Week ending 27th May, 1893. Officer for duty, Lieut. White Sergeant do., Sergt. Price Corporal do., Corpl. Sneen Bugler do., Bugler Haddock. Wednesday, Squad Drill for all Recruits at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, Company Drill at 7.30 p.m. (dress, drill order), Class Firing at 2 p.m.; Friday, Squad Drill for all Recruits at 7,30 p.JTi.; Saturday, Battalion Drill in full dress fit Ponty- pool Road. For hour of parade see oi <k-i boards, -iJfemo. The valise eqiupimji^ of members will be re-issued on Thmsd^y and Friday after parade.—PERCY B. Ford. iéut. Commanding B Company, 4t!! 7,6,