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alts bl1 Auction. AUCTION APPOINTMENTS. • Messrs COOKE & HANSON- B JG MACHINES, &c.T at Cardiff FE Sale NF Messrs J. J. DAVID Sc. CO. LG of House, at Cardiff •Xv'^v R„„. Mr CHARLES EDWIN DOVH. FFIB VIERY Property at Cardiff •••••;•• "VpF.ii.R Y. Messrs GOTT WALTZ. BOWRING. ANDF Feb. 2i *WW»hold Property, at Cardiff /REB 26 to 29 5>?™it £ re. Pictures, etc., at Cardiff-M 3 & 4 |r°of ^hings and EngravingsL at Cardifl Household Furniture, at PE"^L,,pirf>X & Co. Messrs GRAHAM. HITTHCOX V,O. 9- 0 Co. Messrs H. HILL AN .Feb. 17 leasehold Properties. at Swansea Feb. 17 bwOUing-houses at-Swsllsea 24 .Freehold BuUdio" I,a.nd, I\.t Ca.rdIff. Feb. 28 Messrs G. MADDOX SON. «TA»it>ire. «U.J« MORGAN: 4 20 Feb- Horses, at Cardiff. • • ■■■■■■ Feb. 25 Mr W. HARRY REES. Timber, etz., at Neath Feb. 19 Theatre Royal. at Swansea PEB 20 Messrs WM. SANDERS & SONS. Villas, «fcc., at the Mart, Cardiff F<»V> 9S Messrs STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER Leasehold Properties, etc.. at Pontypridd ^Feb. 19 FAMILY Residence, at Pontypridd KPH 19 leasehold Premises, at Pontypridd Feb. 19 leasehold Properties, at Cardiff Feb 21 Pbat and LLFLNH-ND Mater'al*. AT Machen Feb. 25 giant and Machinery, at Port Talhot, — J. R. T HOMAS, (For 10 years with Stephenson and Alexander, Auctioneers, Cardiff), AUCTIONEER, VALUER & LAND AGENT, ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Sales of LANDED and RESIDENTIAL ESTATES, freehold and Leasehold Properties, Colliery Plant tod Machinery, Timber. Contractors' and Quarry «ant, Trade and Farm Stocks, Household Furniture, *C., Ac., conducted upon reasonable terms; and valuations thereof for Mortgage, Probate, Administra- tion, Transfer, &c., carefully prepared. Compensation Cases arranged and Dilapidations Valued. Estates Managed and Rents Collected. 8295 OFFICES :-2, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. 1895 C. No. 111. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, CHANCERY DIVISION, MR JUSTICE NORTH. THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER BANK (LIMITED) THE RUDRY MERTHYR STEAM AND BOUSE COAL WLLIERY AND FIREBRICK COMPANY (LIMITED). tO COLLIERY PROPRIETORS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. 'BALE OF VERY VALUABLE COLLIERY AND OTHER PROPERTY. TO BE SOLD Pursuant to an Order of the High Court of Justice made in the action of the County of Gloucester Bank (Limited) against the Rudry Merfchyr Steam and Honse Coal Colliery and Firebrick Company (limited), 1895, C. No. Ill, with the approbation of I4r Justice North, by T\/F R CHARLES EDWIN DOVEY J-TJL (of Messrs Clarke and Dovey) appointed by flhe said judge, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Park fltotel, Cardiff, on MONDAY, the 24tli February, 1886, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, as a going concern, All that very desirable Property known as the RUDRY MERTHYR COLLIERY AND BRICK WORKS, Kituate at Rudry, Glamorgan, producing both Steam *ad House Coal, together with the Machinery, Plant, Buildings, etc. The estimated quantity of coal underlying the pro- perty is about 15,000,000 tons, and the average royalty Under the four mineral takings amount to 5YAD per ton. The house coal is of superior quality, and the steam eoal semi-bituminous, both commanding a ready sale the Cardift (10 miles from collieiy) and Newport 48^ miles from colliery) markets. The freight charges to both ports amount to 9%d per Iton, and with careful management the output can be considerably increased.. The brick works consist of three kilns and two drying Sheds well equipped with the iiecassary machinery, are cln tow regularly and properly worked, and producing 9.bout 100,000 bricks per month, and there is a supply •f excellent fireclay underlying the property. Particulars and conditions of Sale, plans, and orders to view may be had of William Thomas Itees, mining engineer, XWdare of Messrs William Adams and VacheH, mining engineers, Cardiff and Newport, Mon.; ef the vendors' solicitors, Messrs Vachell and Co., Cardiff; Messrs Riddell, Vaizey, and Smith, of 9, John-street, Bedford-row, London, W.C. and of the Auctioneers, Messrs W. C. Clarke and Dovey, Cardiff. IMPORTANT SALE. MESSRS WM. SANDERS and SONS have been iustructed to SELL by AUCTION, 04-t-he Mart, Bank Buildings, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, TUESDAY, 25th February, 1856, at seven o'clock in JPHE evening (subject to conditions to be there and then duced, and in the following or such other Lots as ■AY be arranged) the following valuable Leasehold VILLAS & DWELLING-HOUSES, viz. :— LOT I.-No. 43, CLAUDE-ltOAD, ROATH. Lor 2.—No. 20, WELLINGTON-STREET,CANTON. LOT 3.-Nos. 70, 72, and 74, WELLS-STREET, CANTON. LOT 4.-No. 15, MANSFIELD-STREET, CANTON. LOT 5.—No. 26, GOUGH-STKEET. CARDIFF. LOT b.-No. 27, 'l'RJWEG/lR-STREET, CARDIFF. LOT 7.-No. 83, MOY-ROAD, ROAl'H PARK. A considerable portiou of the purchase money in wach case may remain on mortgage by arrangement With the Auctioneers. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, at their Offices, 28, St. Mary-street, Cardiff or as to Lot 1 TO R. Y. Evans, Esq., Solicitor, St. Mary-street, Cardiff; 2 to Messrs Ensor, Ward, and Gill IN#, Solicitors, High-street, Cardiff and as to the remaining lots to Messrs Merrils and Ede, Solicitors, 111, St. Mary- street, Cardiff. 8349 FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND IN CANTON, M CARDIFF. R LEWIS HOPKINS is favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION at THE Angel Hotel, Cardiff on FRIDAY, the 28th day of February. 1896, at 3 o'clock p.m., subject to conditions EALE to be then and there produced, all that valuable Piece of FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, «raate IN Penhill-lane, Canton. Cardiff, forming ""HOST A corner site to Con way-road. It has a frontage Penhill-lane of 174 feet, or thereabouts, with a uepth of 173 feet 6 inches, or thereabouts, and contains an area of 3,300 square yards. „ For further particulars anply to Messrs Grover and trover, Solicitors, 87, Queen-street James Morgan, Solicitor, 89, St, Mary-street or to the AUCTION- EER. at his Offices, 10, Queen-street all of Cardiff. 8314 THE DUKE-STREET AUCTION ROOMS, CARDIFF. THE WEEKLY SALES of TUESDAY and THURSDAY, February loth and 20th, 1896, Will consist of a large assemblage of superior well- Will consist of a large assemblage of superior well- made moderu HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, removed to the Rooms for absolute sale, including 3 dining-room suites, upholstered in leather and Persian saddlebags, 2 drawing-room suites, covered in high pile Velvet, 2 massive 6ft. sideboards, St. and 6ft. dining tables, oval and octagon ditto, squares of best Brussels and tapestry carpets, walnut and inlaid rosewood cabinets, walnut overmantels, bookcases, 4 4ft. solid Wood bedroom suites, 8 massive French bedsteads, spring and wool mattresses, handsome duchesse toilet Jables and marfcle-top washstands to match, off, and 4ft. wardrobes, chests of drawers, sets of ware, etc., •TC. On view day prior to and morning of each day's ■» which will commence precisely at 2 o'clock. ■ENTRIES may be made for these sales. 1111 G. MADDOX AND SON, AUCTIONEERS. SALE OF LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES AND PREMISES IN ST. THOMAS AND TOWN OF M SWANSEA. ESSRS H. HILL & 00. have received instructions to SELL> by PUBLIC AUCTION Isubject to conditions of sale which will then be read), at the Cameron Arms Hotel, High-street, Swansea, on MONDAY, FKBRUAHY 17th, 1896, the following LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, Viz. LOT I.-All that comfortable Leasehold Double-front DWELLING-HOUSE and PREMISES, situate and known as No. 7, Short- treet, St. Thomas, containing? rooms, scullery and offices, yard and back entrance, now in the occupation of the owner, and in excellent condition. LOT 2.—All that Leasehold DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining the above, and known as No. 5. Farm-lane, I corner ot Short-street, containing 6 rooms, scullery and offices all in good state of repair, and now in the occupation' of Mr Fletcher at 7s per week. The above are held under one lease for a term of 999 vearTf rom 25th March, 1880, at „ ground rent of j?4 which will bfi apportioned as follows Lot 1, a ground JENTOF £ 2 5S and Lot. 2, a ground rent of Lot All that Leasehold HOUSE and PREMISES, All that Ithoridda-street, containing ttfcuate and being ^,thVoom and is held for a term "looms, scullery and bathroom, a .nn of 99 yea is from 29th September, 1888, at an appor- tioned ground rent of £ 2 13s 6d. Sale to commence at 3 o'clock attentioil of JN.B.- The Auctioneers beg to „aT. iMv. investors to the above property, as the o eserve jng Swansea, and wul only put a nominal For further particulars apply to Jenkin Solicitor, Usher-street, Swansea; or to the AUETI'• ft their Offices, 10, Castle-street, Swansea. — BALE OF LEASEHOLD COTTAGER IN THE TOWN MOF SWANSEA. ESSRS H. HILL and CO. have been instructed by the Mortgagee to SELL by PUB- UC AUCTION, at the Cameron Arms Hotel, High- ■treet, Swansea, on MONDAY, ihe 24th (lay of Febru- ary, 1896, at 3 o'clock punctually, the following LEASEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES AND j PREMISES (Subject to conditions of Sale which will then be read), All those five Leasehold Dwelling-houses and Premises situate and being Nos. 21 to 25, l<'Uiu Mill Row, Upper Strand, Swansea, and now let to respectable tenants at rents amounting to £11:1 3d a week. Sale to take place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. N.B.-T)ie Auctioneers beg to call the attention of purchasers to the above as a good investment, as the property is well situated for lectin" For further Auctioneers or to Messrs E. Witchell and faons, Solicitors, Stroud. 8283 PLAS-Y-DDERWEN, PONTYPRIDD To BE SOLD by AUCTION, on MON- DAY NEXT, February 17th, at the above Address, sufficient of the Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITLRE AND EFFECTS to satisfy an Execution issued through the High Sheriff the County of Gfcunorgan against Mr Wiliiam Merchant and A. Merchant. On view the dfiy of the Sale, which will commence punctually afc 2.30 p.m. 11(1 31, Queen-street, Cardiff, February 11th, 1896. 8560 ^AMUEL, HAYES BUILDINGS, THU HAYES, CARDIFF. AUCTIONEER, VALUER. HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, Sales conducted at; lowest inclusive charges, with prompt settlements. Cash advanced on Goods consigned tor sale. | Bents Collected. Book Debts Bought. Only Address- 314e 7300 J SAVES BUILDINGS, THE HAYES, CARDIFF. Haba bp SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY IN THE CENTRE OF CARDIFF. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY have received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on MONDAY, 24th February, 1§96, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions of sale to be men a.nd there produced, the following VALUABLE PROPERTY LOT 1.—ALL THAT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, No. 110, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF, tor many years in the occupation of DR. CHILES EDWARD HARDYMAN, and which is held for th of a term of 99 years from 2nd February, 1820, except the last three days thereof, subject to the of £ 150 and to the Lessee's covenants. Queen- The property has a frontage of 68 feet to <*ueen street, with a depth of 209 feet or ther COACH- LOT 2.—All THAT MODER^V-BUILi MAN'S HOUSE, bemg No. 5a, EDwAK CARDIFF, together with a fiwt-ctes^ swo modating three horses, coachhouse with Iare well-fitted saddle-room, and la g the rear 0f entrance from Edward-place, situate ao Lot 1. ivA rA«idue of a term of 99 The property is held for t theannual years from 25th Marcn, ioo, tQ the j^ggee s JSSS55 £ 2,S"'K C'RDLFC BICHiBD WYKBHAM waUAMS. 5030 8, CBABLEii^TREET, CABDIgF. WITHOUT RESERVE. SATURDA Y, 6TH, 27TH. 28TH, AND Z9'rH FEBRUARY, „T„„, v IMPORTANT SALE OF MAGNIFICENT HOUSMOLD rOHxN'ITORE A»D APPOINTMENTS, FUSS OTRASSSSF f^Shed regardless of cost a few years ago m tSZ Tan outlay of several thousand^ pounds, the Residence and premises not bdna ad^te^/°[ a sale, anci situate several miles from a Railxcay Station, THE VALUABLE PICTURES IN OILS AND WATER-COLOURS, i Including many rare and signed works by kuiiy, Nasmyth, David WUkie, David Cattermole, Copley Fielding, Murillo, Oslade, Web- ster, and other renowned masters. ster, and other renowned masters. j i- THE BILLIARD ROOM lurnished andfittedby Messrs BURROUGHES AND WATTS with a FTTLL- SlZK MAHOGANY BILLIARD TABLE with Cues, Marking Boards, Ivory Balls, and complete acces- THTCO'SSIS The CONTENTS of 'I'HIRTEEN BEDCHAMBERS, comprising A SUPERB SPANISJH MA HO^AN^ AND GILX BEDROOM SUrrE with 7ffc Wardrobe and Pedestal loilet Tables TWO VERY ELEGANTLY DESIGNED LARGE SIZE BEDROOM SUITES in Burr Walnut, Massive Mahozanv Wardrobe. Four Smaller Bedroom Suites, VFRTKTDSOME BRASS AND PEARL BED- STEADS with Bedding, VALUABLE ANTIQUE TWI W ARDROBE aud Chests of Drawers. V^Y CHOICE DBAWING-ROOM FURNITURE ■ i.0Qi,fifiillv carved and inlaid Mahogany and i? BEAUTi ,"?h o macnificent Suite, Cabinet, Over- Rosewood with a mag.nUcen^LB ^ARVED' GILX F 'L'ABLE with Marble Top and lofty Pier S?Nh0«™iv £ laid Maraueterie Take, a SET OF COSILY SOLID OMOlI" ORNAMENTS of Time- COS11.Y candelabra, luxurious Chairs and piece HIGH-CLASS COTTAGE PIANO- FORTES b^OLLARD and COLLARD and other A fiL.t:GË In;S. PIUCELESS COLLECTION OF ORNAMENTAL CHINA AND BRIO A BRAO, including rare old specimen* of Swansea, Na^t^,rw% Crown Derby, Worcester, and Dresden. A GRAND OAK SIDEBOARD in richly 7n rpal MorMco plate-glass back with a Massive Suite m reaLMoroMO, Dining Table, and the other Appointments, of Dining- room, all made to match. r), A mn THE FINE OLD SHEFFIELD I^ECIRO PLATE. VALUABLE OLD SILVER, ABOUT 1,350 (DUNCES. RICHLY CARVED ELIZABETHAN OAK LIBRARY FURNITURE Includes a handsome bookcase, large sideboard, sets of chairs, writing and library tables, A WELL-SELECTED LIBRARY OF CHOICE BOOKS. handsome set of richly cut table glass, elegant dinner, dessert, and tea services, and the contents of cbina. and glass pantries THE CELLAR OF WINES, kitchen effects, garden roller, lawn tennis appliances, MESSRS ^GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY are instructed to remove and iTiL and PERRY are instructed to remove and SELL by AUCTION, at their Salerooms, 11, HIGH- STREET, CARDIFF, on WEDNESDAY, THURS. DAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th February, 1896, at 11 e'clock each day, WITHOUT RESEUVE, the above 8264 MAGNIFICENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, removed as above, and comprising In the BEDCHAMBERS.—A BEAUTIFULLY IN- LAID ANTIQUE FRENCH MARQUETERIE WARDROBE, two valuable inlaid Chests of Drawers, a SOLID SPANISH MAHOGANY AND GILT BED- ROOM SUITE, with 7ft. wardrobe fully fitted and enclosed by bevel-edge plate-glass doors; pedestal toilet tables and accessories en snite, a VERY ELE. GANT BUKR WALNUT BKDROOM SUITE with long side dressing glasses and cheval toilet tablu a 6FT. BREAKFRONT PEDESTAL BEDROOM SUITE OF SPARE BEDROOM, and five smaller suites in satin walnut, ash, mahogany, and painted woods; THE VERY SUPERIOR ALL BRASS BEDSTEADS in French and Italian styles, with handsome draperies and appropriate bedding feather beds. blankets, and a. J&rge quantity of wd linen: a NOBLE AND WELL-MADE MAHOGANY DOME.TOP WARDROBE, with plate-jrlass doors and toilet tables to match superior bim w-Jnutand other chests of drawers, a RICHLY CARVED CIUP- PENDALE MAHOGANY WARDROBE, with two bevel-edge plate-glass doors; hanging wardrobes enclosed by silk panelled doors, easy chairs, box otto. man, and costly toilet services. „ In the superbly furnished DRAWING-ROOMS, a. fine old inlaid upright secretaire, a grandfather hign- back settee, and a pair of easy chairs to match, up- holstered in tapestry, a very CHOICE INLAID DRAWING-ROOM SUITE splen«^dly upholstered in rich silk plush, a LOi TY and BEAUTIFULLY INLAID CABINET and ornamental en suite, a MAG- JOTI^NT MARQUETERIE CENTRE TABLE pro- fusely inlaid with flowers on massive carved claws, a pair OF marnnaterie RDTL I])D>BO £ II&Y FTFIUCNTWRSI A HANI/* SOMEand SPLENDIDLY CARVED GILT CONSOLE SlE With marble top and LOFTY PIER GLASS OVER, a cheval lire screen, a pair of carved Indian ch&irs and a J?ETTEA to M&tch, A of COFFEE tables, 3.11 ELEGANT BUREAU WRITING CABINET in Chippendale mahogany. „ THREE HIGH-CLASS COTTAGE PIANOFORTES by Collard and Cmlard and Schumann in rosewood and inlaid cases, Chippendale and other music cabinets and ottomans, a well made revolving bookcase, LUXURIOUSLY UPHOLSTERED CHESTERFIELD SETTEES and chairs, a pair of handsome statuary pedestals, corner cabinet, brass music stand, a pair of CHOICE PARISIAN MIRRORS in carved gilt frame. inlaid rosewood cylinder-front writing Itable. a massive SOLID ORMOLU GARNITURE DE CHEMINEE of tiropiece, and a pair of candelabra. THE COSTLY ORNAMENTAL CHINA, Selected with great care and judgment, includes a. variety of valuable specimens—AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF LARGE CHELSEA GROUPS, Dresden basket with ram's head handles, A PAIR OF CAPO DI MONTI VASES, large Dresden china clock, exqui- site cupa, saucers, and vases in Vienna china, superbly decorated NOBLE VASES in Coalport, Dresden, and Satsuma; CHOICE ROCKiNGHAM CENTREPIECE, candelabrum and groups of figures in Old wown Derby and Worcester. The Dining-room Appou .ments comprise A GRAND OAK SIDEBOARD, Finely carved, with massive and lofty plate-glass back A MAGNIFICENT SUITE OF FURNITURE, upholstered in morocco, with extending dining table, overmantel, and dinner wagon, all made to match COLOSSAL BRONZE VASES and FIGURES large timepiece, surmounted by a group of real bronze figures; all-brass fender, a pair of convex mirrors, and a. valuable lamp. „ THE RICHLY.CARVED ANTIQUE ELIZABETHAN OAK LIBRARY FURNITURE. A sot of Handsome Chairs, IMPORTANT SIDE- BOARD, TWO SPLENDIDLY-CARVED BOOK. CASES, pedestal Writing Table, Octagon-shaped Tables, Chimney Glass, peciestal of Drawers, a pair of Celestial and Terrestial Globes. MAGNIFICENT CARPETS, all recently mID and in excellent condition. THE COSTLY WINDOW DRAPERIES in silk and tapestry. THE VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS AND WATER- COLOUR DRAWINGS by J. M. W. Turner, R.A. i Cattermole. Zuccerelli. Copley Fielding. David Wilkie. Murillo. David Cox. I Ostade. P. De Wint. Webster. Adrian Brawer. 1 Starke. G. Armfield. And many other renowned Artistes. A FULL-SIZE MAHOGANY BILLIARD TABLE, BY BURROUGHES AND WATTS, with slate bed and low cushions, sets of billiard, pool, and pyramid balls in ivory, cues, marking board, rests, and o-light gasalier. SUPERIOR SETTEES in mah- ogany, covered in velvet, with platforms, easy chairs, and longes handsome chimney glass, with bevelled plate, in carved gilt frame valuable prints, members of the Jockey Club, with kev, masters of hounds, with key. The CONTENTS of BREAKFAST-ROOM in WAL- NUT, and the Furniture of Morning-room, House- Sitting-room, ifcc. OLD FAMILY SILVER PLATE, ABOUT 1.350OZS. Massive antique cruet-stand, antique teapot, presenta- Msalt cellars, spoons, forks, &t\ 1 HE FINE OLD SHEFFIELD ELECTRO-PLATE. A large venison aish and cover, elegant tea and coffee service, pair of candlesticks, a pair of candlebra with scroll broaches, a service of spoons, forks, <fec., in oak_ cabinet, handsomely chased urn, egg ftame, and liqueur stands <fce., nearly all supplied by MESSRS ELKINGTON. THE LIBRARY OF CHOICE BOOKS, handsomely # bound, and including the Waverley NOVELS, poetical works of Scott, Cowper, Hood, Eliza Cook, Burns, Wordsworth, andTennyson, Shakespeare's Works, Impenal Dictionary ot Universal Biography, Enclish Illustrated Magazine, Encyclopaedic Die- ADM. and8C0 (mINA AND 01,S8 Comprising a Handsome Blue and Gold Copeland WoTestefoSert Se%ce. and El^anT TeTlnA CARVED OAK BAIX chairs, rich Axmimtcr dav Carpet and brass stair roda, lartce DEER'S Head and AND^WSFII A COLLECTION OF OLD ABMOLR AND ARMS, the Kitchen appliances door Effects, Garden Roller, Lawn Mower by Sutton, Garden Seats, Lawn Tennis Nets, Ksts and fittings ON VIEW TWO DAYS PRIOR 10 SALE. Catalogues may be had on application to the Auctioneers, 11, High-street-, Cardiff. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. CRAIG-YR-AW EL, CLIVE CRESCENT, PMNABTH. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE HIGH-CLASS HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, sold on account of the owner leaving the district. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY are favoured with instructions to SELLby AUCTION, upon the premises. Craig-yr-Awel, Clive Crescent, Penarth, early in the month of March next, the whole of the VALUABLE HOUSEHOLDFURNITURE Further particulars will be given in future advertise- ments, and catalogues obtained one week prior to sale of the Auctioneers, 11, High-street, Cardiff. 8031 SUITS bp INDIAN. BEM? BDBr.»T. IM ? C The ^ld-established Art Publishers, of ?7t Strand W.C. (Established 1760), who are m Stranu,. • {vtlleil. guest stock for partner- realising a Pfrt %a Mr John Brooks, deceased.) ship purposes. (Re Mr the newest and 01 *bicb bave only just been published. A CataJegue of high.class modern PROOF^ETCHINGS & ENGRAVINGS, PHOTOGRAVURES, &c., embracing well-known examples of Sir E. Landseer, R.A. I James Hardy. Alma Tadema, R.A Se/X°d Hardy" Samuel Cousins, R-A. Cl w A Rosa Bonheur. Marcns_ S.onp, R.A. Birkett Foster. F^A63' Briton Riviere, R.A. T. L. Atkinson. Peter Graham, R.A. Thomas Blink3. J. S. Noble. G- Burton Barber. George E. Holmes. Corot. Yeend King. Strutfc. Sir J. E, Millais-, R. A. LasIett J. Pott. A.. Gravier. ,R ^ader, R.A, and other eminent artists. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MESRS GOTTWALTZ. BOWRING & J[M. PERRY, at their Rooms, 11, High.street, Cardiff, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, March 5rd and 4th, at 12 o'clock each day. Catalogues may be obtained at the office of the Auc- tioneer. On view, Monday, March, 2nd. oooo ALTERATION OF DATE OF SALE. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, Instead of the 18th, as previously advertised. THE CORPORATION HORSE REPOSITORY, CARDIFF. MR ALFRED PHILLIPS begs to announce that he will hold his next SALE of about 50 HORSES at the above Repository on TUESDAY, February 25th, 1896, The present Entries wclnde :— 4 HORSES, property of a Gentleman. 3 HORSES, property of Mr Hopkins, Aberdare. 2 HORSES, property of a Fanner. Also HORSKS from Sir Shirley Salt. Bart., B. Richards, Phillips, Lewis Roberts, Mrs Hughes, Henry Herne, F. G. Thomas, Esq., and others. ALSO SEVERAL CARRIAGES. Further particulars to follow. Gentlemen desirous of entering Horses for this Sale are requested to communicate with the Auctioneer, 139, Severn-road, Cardiff, as soon as possible. Total expense on horses not sold8- BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. No. 2, KINGSLAND-ROAD, CANTON. CARDIFF. MESSRS J. J. DAVID & CO. have been instructed to SELL by AUCTION (subject to the conditions to be then produced). at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on TUESDAY, the 18th February, 1896, at 8 o'clock p.m., No. 2, KINGSLAND-ROAD, CARDIFF, now in the occupation of Mr Gillett. Held under lease for 99 years from the 20th December, 1894. Ground rent, £459 per annum. For further particulars apply to David Rees, Esq., Solicitor, 21, High-street, Cardiff, or to the Auc. tioneers, St. Johiva Chambers, Cardiff. MODEL AUCTION MART, NORTH-ROAD, CARDIFF. SHORT NOTICE OF SALE. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. MESSRS COOKE and HANSON are JUJL instructed to OFFER by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TUESDAY NEXT, February 18th, 1896, 1 GAS ENGINE with TANK, 1 PAINT MIXING MACHINE, I MORTISING MACHINE, 1 sugar cutter, 2 gas stoves, 1 portable forge. 1 crab hoist, 3 hand trucks, also a quantity of machine oil, lampblack, linseed oil, oak varnish, &c. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. To be sold without reserve. 8363 SWANSEA. SALE OF THE THEATRE ROYAL. MRW. HARRY REES is instructed to J3'JL SELf. bv AUCTION at the Mackworth Hotel, Swansea, on THURSDAY, 20th February, 1896, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (subject to conditions of sale to be then produced) che important LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, Known as the THEATRE ROYAL, sitaate on the corner of Temple-streec and Goat-street, Swansea. Printed particulars and orders to view may be obtained of Mr W. Harry Rees, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, NMth; or of Messrs W. Robinson Smith and Son, Solicitors, Swansea. 8314 alts bU CONTRACT. SALE THIS DAY. IN THE HALL, 100, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. "jV/TR J- SALMON (an expert of 30 years' J- experience) will continue his GRAND SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY of OBJETS D'ART each day until WEDNESDAY NEXT, FEB. 19th, No reasonable offer refused to effect a clearance (the premises being let on lease). Those who have mot already paid him a visit are respectfully asked to do so, and obtain some raro and choice specimens of REAL FLORENTINE BRONZES, ANTIQUE CHINA, CARVED IVORIES, MINIATURES ON IVORY, LIMOGES, AND BATTERSEA ENAMELS. FRENCH VERNIS MARTIN CABINETS. 200 VALUABLE AND ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS, Guaranteed to be Examples by the following and other Masters :— T. S. Cooper, R.A. J. Stork. E. J. Niemann. Van der Bos. J. B. Pyne. F. R. Untenberger. John Linnell. J. Both. W. Holyoake. Domiriicho Pazodi. Arthur J. Meadows. John Linglebach. AN INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. Catalogues free, and prices to be obtained on appli- cation in the Hall, 100, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 849 COLLIERIES FOR SALE. AS A GOING CONCERN. TO be SOLD the PILLOWELL, HOW- BEACH, and PILLOWELL ENGINE COL- LIERIES, in the FOREST of DEAN, GLOUCESTER- SHIRE, containing about 5% millions tons of coal suitable for household, ga.s, and steam purposes, and comprised in the following seams ;— Yorkley, thick Whittington, 2' 9" Coleford High Delf, 4' 0" „ Trenchard Z b" „ The whole of the properties are beld from the Crown under the usual Forest of Dean tenure at aggregate dead rents of £230 per annum, merging into low royalties of 2d or 2d per statute ton. The Collieries are fitted up with machinery, plant, waggons, &c" capable of dealing with a large output, and there is adjacent to one of the Collieries a com- pletely equipped Briquette Works, where excellent patent fuel is manufactured. By their joint Severn and Wye Railway, the Great Western aud Midland Railway Companies connect, the various Collieries with the slapping ports of Lydney, Sharpness, Newport, and Cardiff. Easy and advantageous terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to Messrs Johnson and Co., Solicitors, 36. Waterloo-street, Birmingham or to Mr Illtyd Thomas, Mining Engineer, Auctioneer, and Valuer, 17, Quay-street, Cardiff. 8290 HATES LIY tttnbtr. 3, QUEEN-STREET ARCADE, CARDIFF. SALE BY TENDRK. TO TAILORS, WOOLLEN DRAPERS, AND OTHERS. MESSRS W. C. CLAHKE & DOVEY .IM. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE by TENDER the whole of the STOCK AND EFFECTS, at the above Premises, lately belonging to Mr George Hill, Tailor. Inspection of the Stock may be had on inquiry at the offices of the Brokers, 31, Queen-street, any day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., up to 13 o'clock at noon on the 14th insc. Tenders for the purchase of same must be lodged with the Brokers on or before noon on the said 14th inst., at their said office, and marked, Tender re George Hill." The Brokers do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender. All further information from Messrs W. C. Clarke and Dovey, Dated this 10th day of February, 1896. 8296 THE CASTLE BRICK WORKS, CHEPSTOW. TO BRICK AND TILE MANUFACTURERS AND OTHERS. SALE BY TENDER. MESSRS W. C. CLARKE & DOVEY have received instructions from the Pro- prietors of the above Brick Works to OFFER for SALE by TENDER the LEASE of the BRICK WORKS and PREMISES granted for 25 years from June, 1894, at B15 a year, and a LEASE of the PITS for 21 years from the 24th of year dead rent merged in a Royalty of Is 6d per thousand bricks together with the whole of the Plant, Kilns, Brick Manufacturing Machines, Winding Gear, Drying Sheds, etc., etc. The Machinery consists of a Vertical Boiler, lift, oin by 5ft. 6in., complete with fire bars, stack, and fittings; one 24in. by 16in. Horizontal Engine, com- plete with fly wheel, pump, and governors one latest designed Brick-malnng Machine, by Richard Soho- neld, and latest accessories. The Works are situated on the bank of the River Wye, and a wharf has been erected where vessels may be loaded and-carried to Cardiff, Newport, and other ports. Tenders to bo lodged at the offices of the Brokers, > Queen-street, Cardiff, on or before 12 o'clock Tt?i?n ,ou t''le 19th tiay of February, 1696, and endorsed « r? Caatle Brick Works." Ine Brokers do not bind themselves to accept TBE highest or any Tender. All further information and orders to view may be obtained from the Brokers from Mr D. E. Davies, Solicitor, Cardiff and Francis Davis, Timber Mer- chant, Chepstow. W. C. Clarke and Dovey, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff, 8th February. 189o. 8289 UY the CARDIFF TIMES & SOUTH WALES WEEKLY NEWS.—ONE PKNN. Itnbü, gatirts. METROPOLITAN BANK (OF ENGLAND AND WALES, LIMITED). SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL-viz., 94,000 Shares of £ 50 each £ 4.700,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL-viz.,94,000Shares £ 5Paid „ £ 470 000 GUARANTEE FUND » 2 OOD. DIRECTORS SIR THOMAS LEA, BART., M.P.. Chairman. J. SATCHELL HOPKINS. ESQ Deputy-Chairman. JAMES TERT1US COLLINS, Es«., LORD ERNEST J. SEYMOUR, ROBERT FORREST, ESQ., WALTER EVERS WARDEN, Eso.. SIR JOHN J. JENKINS, KT„ M.P. CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, ESQ., ABRAM CRESWICKE RAW1.INSON, ESQ., MORGAN B. WILLIAMS, Esq „ x FRED. WM. NASH GENERAL MANAGER. F. J. HUGHES, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER. JAMES SMITH WOOD, SECRETARY. JOHN MENZIES. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT. HEAD OFFICE 60, GRACECHURCH-STREET, LONDON, E.C. FREDERICK NALDER, LONDON MANAGER. THOMAS THOMSON, LONDON SUB-MANAGER. BRANCHES. ABERDARE D. J.:G%VYNX LEAMINGTON G. C. LAKE ALCESTER J. H. HENDERSON LLANBERIS J. OWEN JONES BANBURY J. FINGLAND LLANDUDNO A. EVANS BANGOR WM. THOMAS LLANDYSSUL GWYNNE DAVIES BARMOUTH J. RICNARD PRICHARD LLANELLY. W. GBIFFITHS BAURY DOCK F. GREENSLADE LLANGEFNI EVAN M. ROBERTS BATH A. T. PERKINS LLANRWST W. BLEDDYN LLOYD BETHESDA JOHN JONES MERTHYR TYDFIL G. WOOD DAVIES BILSTON J. E. BRIANT MORETON-IN-MARSH S. F. HUNSTON BIRMINGHAM MUCH WENLOCK F. SARJEANT DENNETT'S HILL A. G. SAMPSON NEATH C. E. s. THOMPSON MARKETS T. GRIMLEY NEVIN R. W. HUMPHREYS BLAENAU FESTINIOG JOHN PARRY JONES NEWCASTLE-EMLYN GWVNNE DAVIES BLAENAVON THOS. COOKE NEWPORT, MON. A. E. WILLEY BLOXWICH W. PRECEY OXFORD G. HUGHES BRIDGEND FRANK MOON PONTYPRIDD W. D. HODGES BRIDGNORTH R. PILKINGTON (Acting Manager) BRIERLEY HILL J. FINNEY PORTMADOC J. RICHARD PRICHARD BRISTOL J. BERRY-WHITE PWLLHELI ROBERT JONES BROMSGROVE D. LAING READING A. McNEIL CADOXTON P. GREENSLADE REDDITCH F. H. JOSCELYNE CARDIFF A. E. OLD SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR J. H. ) TANS CARDIFF DOCKS J. MARSHALL STOURBRIDGE H. JAMES CARDIGAN J. W. NICHOLAS STOURPORT A. W. GABRIEL CARNARVON. RoBERT WILLIAMS STRATFORD-ON-AVON C. E. MARTIN CHEPSTOW ARTHUR PRICE SWANSEA, HIGH STREET T. W. SSLAY YOUNG CHIPPING NORTON T. H. BURRIDGE SWANSEA, WIND-STREET T. W. ISLAY YOUNG COLWYN BAY. W. O. HUGHES TREDEGAR G. J. TUCKFIELD CONWAY DAVID JONES WALSALL, THE BRIDGE W. PRECEY COWBRIDGE FRANK MOON WALSALL, PARK-STREET J. J. SHEDDEN DARLASTON H. E. PROCTOR WARWICK H. L. SOWDON DUDLEY P. NJ. BAKER WEDNESBURY E.C.RICHARDSON HAVERFORDWEST JOHN SHETTLE WEST BUOMWICH H. A. PiticH HEDNESFORD C. W. BULLIVANT WILLENHALL W. JOHNSON (pro tern.) WITNE) C. E. DAVENPORT HENLEY-IN-ARDEN J. E. TURNER WOLVEfiHAMPTON W. S. ROWLAND KIDDERMINSTER E. C. NEWMARCH WORCESTER ,p" F. R. LAunrE SUB-BRANCHEso ABERGWYNFI Sub to BRIDGEND MOUNTAIN ASH Sub to AKERDARE ACOCK'S GREEN BIRMINGHAM 'NEWBOROUGH „ LLANGEFNI AMLWCH „ LLANGEFNI PENRHYN-DEUDRAETH „ PORTMADOC BLAENGARW „ BRIDGEND PENTRE PONTYPRIDD BRITON FERRY NEATH PENRBIVVCEIBER „ ABERDARE BROWN HILLS WALSALL PENYGROE-1 „ CARNARVON (THE BRIDGE) PONTYCYMMER „ BRIDGEND BRYNSIENCYN „ LLANGEFNI PoRTH » PONTYPRIDD BRYNMAWR BLAENAVON PORTHCAWL „ BRIDGEND BURRY PORT „ LLANELLY PORT TALBOT „ NEATH CRADLEY HEATH — „ STOURBRIDGE SALTLEY » BIRMINGHAM CRICCIETH PWLLHELI STUDLEY. REDDITCH DOWLAIS MERXHYR TYDWL TAL YSABN CAR?>ARVON EBBW VALE TREDEGAR TONDU & ABERKEN- EBENEZER BETHESDA FIG BRIDGEND FERNDALE „ PONTYPRIDD TONYPANDY „ PONTYPRIDD FESTINIOG „ BLEANAUFESTINIOG TREFACH NEWCASTLE EMLYN GILFACH GOCH „ BRIDGEND TREHARRIS „ ABERDARE GLYN NEATH. „ NEATH TREHEBBERT PONTYPRIDD LLANFECHELL „ LLANGEFNI TREOBKY LYE „ STOURBRIDGE 'fYN EWYDO. BRIDGEND MAE8TEG „ BRIDGEND YSTALYFERA „ SWANSEA MORRJSTON „ SWANSEA AGENCIES. BAMPTON (OXON) G. W. DUTTON I CHARLBURY T. D. SMITH BRAILES A. ELLIOTT KINETON C. F. BANCROFT CANNOCK A. WiTHlNGTON | SflIPTON-trNDERrWYCHWOOD..J. J. DANGERTIELD The Shares of B50 each are paid up to the extent of B5 only, leaving a reserve of B45 per share, or £ 4,230,000 in the aggregate available to meet the liabilities of the Company, in addition to the Guarantee Fund of £ 350,000. By the Articles of Association £25 per share—in other words one-half of the subscribed capital of £ 4,700,000—must always be left uncalled, for the security of depositors. The Bank issues drafts on the principal towns in the United Kingdom, also upon the Continent, the United States, Canada, Australia, aud New Zealand. The Bank collects Bills, Cheques, Coupons, &c., receives Dividends, undertakes the Purchase and Sale of Stocks, establishes Credits at home and abroad, and transacts generally the usual branches of Banking business. Current Accounts are opened on favourable terms. The Bank receives sums of S10 and upwards on deposit repayable at call or upon 14 days' notice, allowing liberal rates of interest. Customers can arrange to receive money at, or pay money to, any of the Bank's Branches, or have money paid to any of the Bank's Correspondents and advised for their credit. Strong Rooms are provided, free of charge, for the custody of Deeds and other property lodged by the customers of the Bank. The Directors have to report that the business of the Bank, except so far as it has been affected by the low value of money, has been satisfactory and progressive. The net profits for the past year, after making ample provision for bad and doubtful debts and allowing for rebate on bills current, amount to £ 60,630 14s 8d, to which have to be added Income Tax paid for Shareholders, £ 1,958 6s 8d, and the amount brought forward from the previous year, £5,037 2s lid, making a total disposable sum of £67,626 4 3 Which has been appropriated as follows Dividend of 12 per cent. per annum for the half-year ended 30th June, 1895.. £ 29,375 0 0 Dividend of 124 per cent. per annum for the half-year ended 31st December, payable on the 8th February next 29,375 0 -0 Income-tax paid for Shareholders 1,958 6 8 Bank Premises Redemption Fund—being £1,000 and F,770 5s 7d interest on the Fund transferred from the profits of the past year 1,770 5 7 Balance carried forward to next year 5,147 12 0 j £ 67,625 4 3 BALANCE-SHEET, 31ST DEC^BER, 1895. LIABILITIES: £ s. d. £ s. d. Duo by the .Bank on Current, De- CMhin hand and at the Bank of posit, and other Accounts 6,418,620 17 10 England 630,853 8 10 Seven Day and other drafts 21,779 18 6 Cash at Call and at Notice 859,354 13 4 £ 6.440,400 16 4 £ 1,490,205 2 2 PROPRIETORS' FUNDS Investments, viz. :— Paid-up Capital. P,470,000 0 0 British Goveru- Guarantee Fund 350,000 0 0 ment Securities. £ 335,897 0 0 Bank Premises Re- Colonial Govern- demption Fund. 27,255 5 ? ment Securities, Dividend- Corporation Payable 8th Feb- stock and De- ruary nexb 29,375 0 0 benture Bonds.. 318,958 0 0 Balance carried for- 654 855 0 0 ward to next year, 5,147 12 0 Bills of Exchange 850I298 3 10 881,777 17 7 £ 2,995,353 6 0 Due to the Bank on Current and other Accounts 3,916,877 5 0 Goodwills' Ac- count, after cre- diting balance of SuspenseAccount 111,500 0 0 Bank Premises, and Furniture at London, Birm- ingham, and 114 Branches 298,443 2 11 i J 1 £ 7 322173 13 11 B7,222,178 13 11 FBEU, WM. NASH, General Manager. AUDITORS' REPORT. We have, &a osttfti, Vi§ilM ail the Bfanches of this Bank, and have examined the Balance Sheets thereof, as well as the foregoing Balance Sheet* and find the latter is a correct statement of the Company's affairs as shown by the Books of the Company. The ordinary profits of the year 1895 Are separately stated in the Profit and Loss Account submitted to us and bear no part of the losses notor estimated in respect of the purchase of the National Bank of Wales, j oed' a over certain assets thereof, Which the Directors and General Manager show in the Report aud Statements they have had prepared) Will be well covered by the sum of £ 120,009, which in these accounts has been transferred from the Guarantee Fund for that purpose. We have examined the Securities held against the money at call and short notice, and those representing the Investments of the B«mk, aud have satisfied ourselves of the correctness of tho Cash Balances. r TURQUAND, YOUNGS AND Co., Auditors. London, <ilsfc Januarv, 1886. 8328 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS. 1 WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCA- W TION ACT, 1889. BRECONSHIRE COUNTY SCHEME. THE School at a salary of £ 120 per annum, with a Capita- tion payment of £ 1 for each pupil, with the privilege of keeping Boarders. 1 The Head Mistress to pay S20 per annum for house accommodation for herself and boarders Probable number of pupils, 50. Thirty copies of applications (stating qualifications, etc.) and testimonials to be sent in add essed to the undersigned not later than Thursday, February 27th • and applicants are requested to state what technical subjects (such as cookery, dressmaking, or laundry work) they can themselves teach Copies of the scheme, -iving full part-iculars, may be obtained from the price ód. It is PrTsed togen in May. No canvassing. G. GARNÜNS Clerk of the County Governing Body, 8Z68 St. John's Mount. Brecon. JPEMBREY SCHOOL BOARD. WANTED immediately, an ASSISTANT MASTFR" for the Copper Works Boys', and for the Twll. and Trimsaran Mixed SchooL Salary, IN each case I>er annum. Applications, stating age, and QTFJIFI^ ffinsTfio to be sent. on or before the 24th inst., to Llanelly, 11th February, 1896. W' B' C°X' C1|^ LLANGANTEN URBAN DISTRICT JLJ SCHOOL BOARD. WANTED, a MASTER or MISTRESS Certificated for Glanynis Board SchooL near Buikh Averaee attendance under 20. S^RY, £ 60^R A4U £ MR HENRY LLOYD, 8217 Pulrose, Builth Wells. WHEN YOU GET MARRIED BUY YOUR GLASS AND CHINA AT.' M. F. SPARKS. Ill, QUEEN-STREET (Next door to the Queen-street post Office), CARDIFF. 7973 TJLEETH J ~|~YKNTISTRY! FJIEETH Restore Mastication, Digestion, and Beauty I M R R E A L L, SUEGEON DENTIST £ X§?me^e' 30 Years in Swansea), 199, HIGH-STREET, S W AW SEA (Just ERN RAILWAY Station* same side), ?AN PRODUCE a perfectly fitting Set of Teethi in ono clear day. The very best workman- FHLPA^^HW> R?AII?LESLJ Dentistry by Gas, also by COCCAINE and Ether Spray. P 5s per Tooth. Upperor Lower Sets from Two Guineas. R U.F. J, TESTIMONIALS. TO a LEL^R ADDRESSED to Mr Keall by Dr E. J. Slade S Member of the Boyal College PKYSLUFC?S> London, he remarks I have every confidence in your skill as a Dentist, and I have had Dental S^GERY^IES witnessing your successful TESTIMONIAL from the late Sir John Hesketh Leth- bndge, Bart. :— Sir John Hesketh Lethbridge can confidently rwommend Mr Keall as a Dentist. Sir John and Lady Lethbridge most heartily wish Mr Keail every possible 4wrthly success.' 4e—1038 TMP9RTANT to THOSE WHO SUFFER. J_ One Box of Horton's I.X.L. Pills are guaranteed to cure sill complications. Also gravel and pains in the back. Post free for 4s from G. D. Horton, M.P.S. (from the General Hospital), Aston-road, Birmingham. AgentsCardiff—A. Hagon, Chemist* 39, Bridge-st., and 11, Bute-st. Merthyr—Wills, Chemist. Swansea Lloyd, Chemist, Oxford-st Newport—Young, Chemist, High-at. N.B.—-Has never been known to tail. Let' ters Awwered five. Please name paper. 4373- (fettrsioits. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 15th, and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19fch, a CHEAP HALF-DAY EXCURSION to BRISTOL (for PANTOMIMES, etc.) will leave Cardiff at 3.10 p.m., Newport 3.35, and Severn Tunnel Junction at 3.55 p.m. Tickets, bills, and information as to Cheap Week- end and other Excursions can be obtained at the Stations. CHANNEL ISLANDS, via. WEYMOUTH. QUICKEST AND BEST ROUTE. SHORTEST SEA PASSAGE. Weymouth to Guernsey in about 4% hours. Guernsey to Jersey in about 1% hours. Powerful Fast Steamers, fitted with Electric Light and every latest improvement, leave Weymouth, weather and circumstances permitting, at 2.15 a.m. DAILY (Monday mornings excepted), for Guernsey and Jersey. Last Train in connection with the Boat leaves Cardiff at 9,33 p.m. 7682 HY. LAMBERT, General Manager. ORIENT COMPANY'S YACHTING CRUISES by the Steamships LUSITANIA (3,877 tons register) and GARONNE (3,876 tons register), from LONDON as under MOROCCO, SICILY, PALESTINE, AND EGYPT. The GARONNE will leave London 20th February for a 57 days' cruise, visiting TANGIER, MALAGA (for Granada), PALMA, VLLUA FRANCA (for Nice. &c.), PALERMO, TAORMINA, SANTORIN, BEY- ROU r (for Damascus), HAIFA (for Nazareth), JAFFA (for Jerusalem), ALEXANDRIA (for Cairo), MALTA, ALGIERS, GIBRALTAR, arriving at Plymouth 16th April and London 17th April. Passengers leaving London on or before the 3rd March can overtake the steamer at Villa Franca. Cruises to follow For SOUTH OF SPAIN, GREECE, CONSTAN- TINOPLE, &c.. leaving 31st March, returning 16th May. For SICILY, VENICE, CORFU, ALGERIA, &c., leaving 22nd April, returning 30th May. String Band. Electric Light. High-class Cuisine. GREEN & Co. Managers J ANDERSON. ANDERSON. & Co. HEAD OFFICES FENCHURCH-AVENUE. For-particalars of the above and of later cruises, apply to the latter firm at 5, Fenchurch-avenue, Lon- don, E.C. or to the West End Branch Office, 16, Cockspur-street, S.W. District Agent—W. Milton Locke, 3, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon. 6470 P. F REEDMAN AND CO., ENTIRE HOUSE FURNISHERS, NEWPORT, SWANSEA, AND N,EW TREDEGAR, Have A very Large Selection of HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, &c., suitable for Apartments, Houses, and Hotels, which can be sup- plied on their well-known EASY PURCHASE SYSTEM. General terms subject to alteration to suit customers conven ence. £ 5 worth, 1/6 PER week, 6/- monthly. £ 10 „ 3/6 „ 12/6 £ 15 „ 5/- „ 20/- „ £ 25 „ 7/6 „ 30/- „ £ 50 „ 15/- „ 60/- £100.. 27/6 100"- Witbont any Special Payment or Security THE OLDEST FIRM IN THE TRADE. PIONEERS OF THE HIRE SYSTEM. £ 50,000 OF STOCK TO SELECT FROM. PROSPECTUS FREE. PRIVATE DELIVERY. NOTE ADDRESSES— 21, BIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. Zl25 3 <? MARKET BUILDINGS, NKWPORT, MOIT ELLIOTSTOWN. NEW TREDEGAR 60e SWANSEA THEF F I c E, tO OF THE SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS," No. 2. COLLEGE-STREET. PUBLIC Antustmtttts.- CARDIFF. rp H E A T RE 0 Y A LESSEE AND MANArzR MR ED. FLETCHER. TO-DAY (SATURDAY), LAST TWO PERFORMANCES of the ENORMOUSLY SUCCESSFUL PANTOMIME OPt I rjpHE JpORTY T IIIEVES, SA.TURDA Y AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, Special Per. formance for Schools. Half-price—Pit, 3D; Gallery, 2d. Evening at 7. •MONDAY NEXT, FEB. 17TH, Special Engagement of Messrs GRAY and STEPHENS' CO. In the five-act Drama, SIGNAL LIGHTS. Prices, 6d to B3 2s. Doors open 6.15. Commence at 7. Booking Offices, Messrs Thompson aad Shackell's, Queen-street. Telephone No. 521. GRAND THEATRE. THE PREMIER THEATRE OF WALES. LESSEE & MANAGER Mr CLARENCE SOUNES< TO-NIGHT, LAST NIGHT OF THE JJELLS OF JJASLEMERE. Doors open at 7; commence 7.30. Box Office open AC Theatre day 10 to 4. Telephone 725. Revised Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 28 6d Upper Circle, Is 6d Stalls. 2s Front Pit, Is Pit, 9d Gallery, 6d. Early doors extra. Second price at 9 o'clock to all parts. MONDAY NEXT, Feb. 17tb, THE LUCKY STAR. pAR K H A L L The PUPILS of the HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL will repeat the Cantata, "THE CHILDREN OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY," 7.15 TO-NIGHT. 7.15 Tickets Balcony, Is 6d Area, Is Side Area, 6d. Proceeds to be given to College Building Fund. 8356 RS ROSKELL'S CARDIFF CONCERTS." TOWN HALL, CARDIFF. SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15TH, and MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 16TH, AT 8 O'CLOCK. HERR ELDERHORST'S LONDON STRING QUARTETT. FIRST CONCERT.—Artistes First Violin, Herr E. K. Elderhorst, Leader of the Royal German Opera, Covent Garden. and Drury Lane. Second Violin, Mr W, H. Eayres, Principal of the London Philhatmonic Concerts, Viola, Herr G. Berzon, formerly Leader of the Opera at Cologne and Solo Violinist of the late Sir Charles Hallo's Orchestra. Violoncello, Mr W. Squire, Solo 'Celloist of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Harden. Pianoforte, Herr Alfred Reisenauer, the Great German Vi tuo-o. Vocalist, Mrs Helen Trust, of the Monday Popular Concerts. Subscription for the two Concerts, 10s 6d; Double Ticket for First Concert, ICs 6d Single Ticket, 7& 6d. Tickets at Mr Wm. Lewis, 22, Duke-street, Cardiff, and Mrs Roskell, 4, Manchester-street, Manchester- square. London. 8121 gtnbers an Contracts. QLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. MAIN ROADS. TENDERS FOR MATERIAL AND HAULAGE. ABERDARE DIVISION. LLANDAFF DIVISION. BRIDGEND DIVISION. SWANSEA DIVISION. The Glamorgan County Council is desirous of CON- TRACTING for the supply of MATERIAL and HAULAGE, for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1897. The County is divided into Four Divisions, namely ADERDARE, the extreme points of which are Neath, Rhymney Bridge. Bedwas, and Pontypridd. BRIDGEND, the extreme points of which are Cow- bridge, Llantwit Major, Llantrisant, and Port Talbot. LLANDAFF, the extreme points of which are MaiDay, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Cowbridgc, Aberthaw, and Ely. SWANSEA, the extreme points of which are Poit Talbot, Neath. Ystalyfera. Brynaman, blorristoid. Pontardulais, Loughor, Sketty, Falrwood Common, and Westcross, Mumbles. Within the above Di isions, Tenders are invited in numerous small lots, any or all of which may be, tendered for. Forms of Tender can be obtained from Mr T. Lloyd Edwards, County Surveyor, Bridgend, on and after the 18th February, by whom the Tenders must be received not later than Saturday, the 29th day of February, 1896, endorsed Tenders for Material," or Tenders for Haulage," and stating Division. Persons applying for forms must state whether they wish to tender for Material or Haulage, or both and for what Division. W. E. R. ALLEN, Deputy Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council. Cardiff, 12th February, 1896. 8A31 G LAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO BARRY DOCK POLICE STATION. The Glamorgan Countv Council is desirous of CON- TRACTING for ALTERATIONS and ADDITIONS to BARRY DOCK POLICE STATION. Contractors will be required to pay their workmen the recognised rate of wage?. Plans ADD Specification of the work3 required may be seen and Bills of Quantities obtained by those desirous of tendering on and after the 10th day of February at these office:i. Sealed tenders are to be delivered to me not later than the 28th day of February next, and should be marked outside, Tender for alterations and additions to Barry Dock Police Station." The Council will not necessarily accept the lowest or any tender. W. E. R. ALLEN, Deputy Clerk of the Glamorgan County Council. Glamorgan County Offices, Westgate-street, Cardiff. 8th February, 1896. 828S mo CONTRACTORS, STONE MER- X CHAN'J'S, IRONMONGERS, COAL AND CEMENT MERCHANTS. The CORPORATION of CARDIFF is prepared to receive TENDERS— „ (1) For the EXECUTION of the following WORKS for a period of one year (a) Pitching, paving, and channelling streets within the borough to such an extent as shall be required from time to time by the Urban Authority also for laying gulley shutes and house drains and works connected therewith. (b) Supplying, breaking, and stacking stones for highway repairs at the several places mentioned in the specifications. (2) For the SUPPLY of STORES to the end of March, 1897. -n 1"0""9" _Au- (O) For tile SLTRJJI or BIMIH WAIJIOR SWUD. rollers for the six months ending September 30th, 1896- (4) For the SUPPLY of PORTLAND CEMENT for 12 months ending Mat March, 1897. Specifications may be seen and forms of tender ob- tained at the Office of the Borough Engineer, Mr W. Harpur, M.I.C.E., Town Hall, Cardiff.^ Sealed tenders, endorsed respectively, Street Works," Stone Supply," Stores," Steam Coal," or Cement," as the case may be, to be sent to me not later than the 25th inst. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be J. L. WHBATLEY, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Cardiff, 13th February, 1896. 8351 HE LLANDAFF PARISH COUNCIL invite TENDERS for improvements to Llandaff Green and fencing same with oak posts and chains. Plans and specifications can be seen and bills of quantities obtained at my office. Tenders to be delivered to me on or before February 22nd, 1896. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN W. RODGER, Surveyor, 8335 14. High-street, Cardiff. ONM O U T HS HI RE CON- STABULARY. TENDERS required for the supply of NEW POLICE CLOTHING. Forms can be baa on application to THE; Chief Constable's Office, Abergavenny. 13th February, 1895. 8354 To BUILDING CONTRACTORS.— JL TENDERS are invited for RE-BUILDING DINAS POWIS CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL. Plans and specifications may be seen at John Howells, Grocer. Endorsed tenders to be sent to the above-named not later than February 29th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 847 JOHN HOWELLS. Sec. rjpo BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of EIGHT HOUSES at Cardiff-road, Cadoxton, for William Scott, Esq., Hazelwood, Cathedral-road, Cardiff, to whom tendera should be sent on or before the 22nd instant. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and Bill of Quantities obtsuned from the Architects. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. GETHIN & WALLIS, Architects and Surveyors. Windsor Chambers, Westgate-street, Cardiff. 8355 Mil JAMIIS W. LEWIS DENTAL SURGEON, Having increased his Staff at the ABBEY DENTAL ROOMS, BATH, In future for the convenience of bis numerous patients in Newport and South Wales-u Heu Wlad Fy Nhadau "-will attend personally EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND SATURDAY, from 10 slih., at No. 56, BRIDGE-STREET, NEWPORT (Having secured the lease of those premises). Mr Lewis's long experience of 22 years in JEJath is a. sufficient guarautse for his skill and ability. ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS IN MODERN DENTISTRY. 7496 .À.. E. PRICE, 8, fARK HALL BUILDINGS, NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, FLORIST, AND FRUITERER. Wreaths, Crosses, Bridal Bouquets, and Presentation Baskets a Speciality. First Prizes at recent shows taken by bouquets, &c., made by A. E. Price. Growing Ferns in pots, 15 for 2s 6d. Best quality Tobacco Paper, Is per lb. 4252 ttblic ^nrasements. CARDIFF. THE E M P I It MANAGING DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. TWO PERFORMANCES. THE EMPIRE PROGRAMME, THE EM!'IRE PRICES, 'TBANSFERRED FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLlr TO THE PHILHARMONIC HALL, ST. MARY-STREET, DURING THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW EMPIRE BUILDINGS, Now being erected on the Enlarged Site of the Old Empire. TO-NIGHT at the PHILHARMONIC HALL, St. Mary-screet, the following Empire Company "DESPERATION," The Laugh o' London, rattled through by MARK MELFORD (Author of "Turned Up") and his Clever Sketch Party. LILLIE VENTO, In her Humorous Dance. THE McKAI-GRANT TWO of Pantomimists. T. C. CALLAGHAN, Comedian. VENTO, Ventriloquist. FLOSSIE ST. CLAIR, Serio-Comedy Songstress. FRED. DARBY, Comedian. The YATES AND EMSLIE 4 "EXCELSIOR" Vocal TABLEAUX VIVANTS. SWANSEA. THE E M P IRE., JL MANAGING DIRECTOR ..OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. The BRUINS, F. V. St. CLAIR, KATE and CORA GODFREY, CARR and WESTON, BROTHER and SISTER POOLE, The MUSICAL CLIFTONS SISTERS BYRNE, and REVENE and ELTON. NEWPORT. rn HE EM jp I R JL MANAGING DIRECTOR os iVALD -STOLL. TO-NIGHT! ROUSBY'S REMARKABLE ELECTRIC DEMONSTRATIONS, Manipulated by MAUD IRVING. An entirely unique and fascinating exhibition. Powerful Programme oC Varieties. Insurance. rpHE BOILER INSURANCE & STEAM POWE RCO., LIMITED JSEAD OFFICE—67, KING-STREET, MANCHESTER ESTABLISHED 1859. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £ 250,000. INVESTED FUNDS, £ 98,000. BOILERS AND ENGINES INSURED AND INSPECTED. 'Employers Insured against Claims under the Employers' Liability Act. oint Policies Issued. Individual Accident Insurance J. F L. CROSLAND, M.Inst.M.E„ A.M.Inst.C.E., Chief Engineer. EDWARD HADFIELD, Secretary. Applications for Agencies Invited. 3584 1i.;øttls, Biiung-rooms, VVC. BOURNEMOUTH. — AN IDEAL WINTER HOTEL. (Avoiding all the discomfort and fatigue of ioieign travel.) THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. SUNNY BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH. Most completely appointed. Every modern luxury. 200 rooms. Moderate charges. Sheltered grounds sloping to shore. Sea-water to all baths. Passenger lifts. No charge for electric lights or attendance. Magnificent ^O?F Inks. "1*6 tStQttr+^ lrom -NV&toriou, L.8. WYIS* TO I Bournemouth, ifast Station.—Tariffs of Manager also at the Burlington and Buckingham Palace Hotels, London. 7688 LIONDON. SALISBURY HOTEL, SALISBURY- SQUARE, LONDON. E.C.-Ce:itral, and very quiet; Electrically-lighted throughout; Lift, and all modern conveniences Sanitary arrangements re-fitted by Jennings; Telephone, No. 65,062.—Telegraphic Address, Salisbury Hotel, London. 6670 N-B —THE RE-OPENING OF THE QWALIA JpRIVATE JJOTEL, UPPER WOBURN PLACE (Close S c. Pancras Church), TAVISTOCK-SQUARE, LONDON, W.C., Under the personal management of Edward Jenkins, the original proprietor, and the present proprietor of GWALIA HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD WELLS. AULD LANG SYNE The Proprietor begs to inform his numerous friends and acquaintances that his London Gwalia has under- gone thorough repairs and decorations, and that it has been newly furnished throughout. He therefore ap- peals to them for the renewal of their support aud recommendation, feeling sure that they will find it as of old, a Home from Home." POSITION CENTRAL, SPACIOUS RoOMS, SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS PERFECT. TARIFF MODERATE. For further particulars apply to 8273 EDWARD JENKINS, GWALIA HOTEL. UPPER WOBURN PLACE, LONDON, W.C. (EburatijDn. SWANSEA. GIRLS' BOARDING AND DAY \3r SCHOOL, BELLEVUE, SWANSEA. Principals-The Misses PHILLIPS. Assisted by resident Certificated English aud Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examinations. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill, and overlooking the sea. 7890 KNIGHTON. PENRHOS," KNIGHTON, RADNOR- -)L SHIRE.—In association with the London Col- lege ot Music.—Principal Miss Wall, assisted by Certificated Governesses. Healthy situation. Home comforts. Thorough education. Special attention to backward pupils. Liberal diet. Moderate terms. Preparation lor Cambridge, College of Preceptors, Trinity College a.nd other Musical examinations. Great successes in past years. References to Parents of Pupils, Clergymen, and Ministers. 7626 BATH. QROSVENOR COLLEGE FOR GIRLS. THOROUGHLY GOOD EDUCATION AND HOME Rooms Large and Lofty. Excellent Staff (Visiting and Resident.) Prep. for Exams. Matric Class. Vacancies for Boarders (moderate terms.) Also for Governess, Pupil (premium.) Apply MRS LOCK, Principal. 4815 HEREFORD. HEREFORD LADIES' COLLEGE JTi COMPANY, LIMITED. REDUCED AND INCLUSIVE TERMS. I NEXT TERM commences THURSDAY, Jail. 23rd, 1896. Education upon the High School System, combined with home TRAINING and domestic comforts. The work of the School will from this date be examined and reported on annually by a Cambridge examiner. For terms apply to Miss Cust, the Ladv Principal; or to the Secretary, Mr Edward Maadison, Led bury. 1037 WESTON-SUPER-MARE. HOME SCHOOL, ST. ANNE'S, .JUL GROVE PARK ROAD, WESTON-SUPER-MARE. The MISSES MARKS (late Principals of Harrow House High School, Cardiff), will receive a LIMITED NUMBER of BOARDERS. Home-life combined with every educational advantage. Preparation lor public examinations. Resident (English and foreign) and visiting teachers. House beautifully situated. Sanitary certificate NEXT TERM, JANUARY 21ST, 18?6. 4M8 CLIFTON. CLARENDON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL I (CLIFTON), FOR RESIDENT AND NON- ¡ RESIDENT PUPILS. PRINCIPAL: MrsMAYNARD. HEAD MISTRESS Miss MAYNARD. Ages of Girls Seven to Twenty-one. Examination successes (1893-1895): 84 entered for the Oxford, ¡ Cambridge, College Preceptors', Royal Academy, In- corporated Society Musicians, Trinity College, London College 82 passed, 42 in Honours. Gold Medal from Cambridge Local Examination Committee. First in aU England in French and German (C. of P.), A.L.C.M. Degree gained. Fonr extra prizes for Centre. Special I Small Classes for Juniors or Backward Pupils indi- vidual attention. Needlework. Tennis, Gymnasium. Referees The Bishop of Hull, Revs. R. Glover, D.D., U. R. Thomas (Clifton). Hygienic adjustable Chair- Desks (Dr. Roth's Patent in nse. ^JThe^iext^nnijcommencesi><^N^^nd^75^^ J O YOU GET ALL THE MONEY YOUR BILLIARD TABLES EARN ? Hope's Marking-board registers every game, and secures all the earnings tor the Proprietors. Some- times it pays for itself in a month. Price, only :£5. Over 30J sold Write for new descriptive catalogue. J. Hope,8,Suburban-vd.,Anfield,Liverpool. Telephone 363 J MHE CARMARTHEN BILL-POSTING A COMPANY, 13, BRIDGE-STREET, CARMARTHEN, Biu-poK!ng and Advertising in all its Branches tbroughCXlHhe Counties of Carmarthen Penbroke, and Cardigan. 1206 Manager ISttsmisa ^UTFTRISAEG. v i TIOWELL AND QOMPANT, j- I THE CARDIFF DRAP, Are now Selling all JJEMNANTS AND QDDMENTS* i made during the SALE, "t AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, TWELVE JJAYS ONLY. The best made, the most artistic, and the cheapest Furniture in the Trade, at gALE pRICES. 1: The Public are respectfully invited to inspect and compare prices with Houses Bapposed to sell only perfect goods, SECOND-HAND FURNITURE IS NOT OFFERED OR SOLD BY H. & 00. FJIWELVE DAYS ONLY. -x.-—r 11 .EI(. [JO WELL AND COMPANY THE CARDIFF DRAPEBSt CARDIFF. 7TIt PECULAT ION As to the Result of our Troubles with  MERICA; A FRICA, AND A SRANTEE Is filling ML meh's minds to the natural exclusion of all other topics; but as these matters must be left in the hands of our responsible Ministers, we must naturally await developments, end resume our ordinary avocations. N- THAT OF BERRY AND QOMPANYt QUEEN gTEEET, CARDIFF, ] s IS TO SUPPLY THE JpUBLIO WITH ALL li, OUSEliOLD JJEQUIREMENTS i At the Lowest Possible Prices for CASH ONLY. Consisting of DINING, DiAWING, a.ud BEDROOM FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, CUTLERY, and ELECTRO-PLATE. GLASS, CHINA, and EARTHEN WARE. i JMMENSE gTOCK TO SELECT FROM AT PRICES WHICH CANNOT FAIL TO SURPRISE YOU AT THEIR REASONABLENESS. DRAWING-ROOM SUITES IN FIGURED VELVE r, FIWM jM 19s 6d. BEDROOM SUITES, INCLUDING GLASS-DOOR WARDROBE, FROM B4 19s &d. FULL-SIZE DOUBLE-WOVEN WIRE MAT- TKESSES, FROM 10s 9d. ALL BRASS KERB-, FROM ICs 6d. FIRE BRASSES, FROM Is LLL~d PER SET. WALNUT OVERMANTELS. FROM 15s Ud. ESTIMATES FREE. CARRIAGE PATD WITHIN 100 MILES ON-AIÆ FURNISHING ORDERS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED BY JCJERRY AND 0OMPANI, ;7:30 31, QUEEN-STREET. W. E. V AUGHAN & CO., LIMITED. GENERAL MANAGER—J. HENRI MACKINTOSH. WHOLESALE AND JJETAIL ART COLOUR D YERS, FRENCH CLEANERS, FINISHERS, OSTRICH FEATHER DRESSERS, SILK WATERERS, MOIRE ANTTQUERS, UPHOLSTERERS, WINDOW CLEANERS, PATENT STEAM CARPET BEATERS. LAUNDRYMEN. BON TON SHIRT AND COLLAR DRESSERS, DYE WORKS, LLANDAFF-ROAD, CARDIFF. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS 32, QUEEN-STREET, 248. BUTE-STREET, >CARDIFF. 1, CLIFTON-STREET J 42, WINDSOR-ROAD, PENARTH. 126, HOLTON-ROAD, BARRY DOCK. SKANNER-STREET, NEWPORT. 83, HIGH-STEET, MERTHYR. Z7. CAS ILE-STREET. SWANSEA. 19, ARCADE, PONTYPRIDD. UPHOLSTERED SUITES OF FURNITURE French cleaned, without taking to pieces. DISINFECTING AND MOTH DESTROYING in every description of Furniture, Curtains and field- ing, without taking to pieces. All communications to be addressed to the General Manager. 1000 im A R M E JK. S, SAVE YOUR MONEY AND KEEP YOUR HEALTH By having your own Wool made into Cloths, Flannels, Blankets, Stockings, etc Patterns forwarded and Carriage Paid to and irom the Mills on aU orders over ez. TYLER AND COMPANY, MAESLLYN MILLS, LLANDYSSIL. 13607 SOUTH WALKS TI39