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f PREJUDICE DIES HARD, BUT THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF ROYAL WELSH WHISKY IS .CAUSING IT TO YIELD. AND ORDERS ARE COMING IN FROM QUARTERS HITHERTO CLOSED. ABSOLUTELY PURE MALT. GUARANTEED SIX YEAR OLD. 42s. PER DOZEN CARRIAGE PAID. Distillery: Frongoch, Bala. Obtainable through *11 District Offices: Wine & Spirit MerchantC 19, Nelson-street, Bristol. 1175 District Offices: Wine & Spirit MerchantC 19. Nelson-street, Bristol. 1175

pipping pottos. jCsfor CARDIFF AND BORDEAUX. r 1 ) The CARDIFF STEAMSHIP ^TP A MVS FIRST-CLASS SCREW STEAMERS wiil sail as follows, circum- Itances permitting:— „ „ DORDOGNE .Cardiff for Boraeaux Dec. 9 ELY Bordeaux for Cardifi Dec. 6 With goods and passengers. For Rates of Freight, &c., apply to Mr A. G. Todd, Acent 31. Ouai des Chartrous, Bordeaux and to b W. B. CORFIELD, Telegraphic address, Exchange, Cardiff. I Wclconibe." National Telephone, No. 154. 10 1 Fare Single, £2 10s Return. £4. CUNARD LINE. FIVE AND A THIRD DAY PASSAGES. ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS ji FROM LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN. FOB NEW YORK. F.°'\?V-°TS.T0NV> O LUC ANIA .Sat., Dec. 11 CEPHALONIA .Dec. 9 ETRURIA .Sat. Dec. 18 CATALONIA.Th.,Dec. 16 A.URANIA .Sat., Dec. 251 SYLVANIA.ih., Dec. 23 SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION at moderate fares tor FIRST and SECOND Class Passengersalso through to CHINA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA. Steerage Passengers to all parts of America and Canada at low rates; those by Boston steamers booked to New York without extra charge. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITLD, 8, Water-street, Liverpool; OR TO THEUT AGE"TS, Samuel John Davies, 9, Edward-place, Crockherbtown, Cardiff; W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks, Cardiff; Messrs T C Howe and Co., Cardiff; D. S. Thomas, School- master, Llandovery D. T. Davies, 42, Upper Thomas- Street, Merthyr J. Roberts, Pontypridd; W. Han- sock, 2, Downing-street, Llanelly; J. H. Lambert. Porth; Joseph A. Williams, 23, Woodfield-st., Morris- ton; Mr J. L. Bowen, Llanelly. 1121 YOJDR T~~K E R I C A N LINE SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK JgMgSSL SERVICE, LINE SERVICE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK DIRECT, EVERY SATURDAY. Highest Class of accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin Passengers. Steerage outfit free. LIVERPOOL-PHILADELPHIA SERVICE Every WEDNESDAY. LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA, Calling at Queenstown every Thursday. Steerage outfit free. Passengers and Goods are landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Penm- sylvania Railroad, which has the Shortest and most Direct Route to all places in the Western States. 1016 Apply to Richardson, Spencer & Co., Southampton or Liverpool; or to S. J. Davies, 9, Edward-pl-,Queen- Btreet; W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks C. J. Cudhpp, Castle-road, Cardiff; Mason and Co., 2, Mount-st., Swansea; Austin and Silcocks, Swansea; I. H. Austin, Neath-road, Landore D. S. Thomas, British School, Llandovery W. Hancock, Downing-st., & J. L. Bowen, Lakefield, Llanelly H. Lewis. Bndge-st., Neath; W. Milton Locke, 3, Commercial-street, New- port Mon. D. L. Jones, 23, Villiers-st., Briton Ferry, J. Roberts, Pontypridd; D. T. Davies, 43, Upper Thomas-street, Merthyr; Rhys Roberts, 92. Wood- Beld-street, Morriston M. D. Price, 54, High-street, Ferndale A Tilney, Steam Saw Mills, Abertillery W. Edwards, Blaina A Davies, 14, Merchant-street Pontlottyn D. W. Hughes, post-office, Tredegar; J D. Thomas, Seven Sisters. Neath. PALGRA VE, MURPHY, AND CO.'S J[. REGULAR LINE OF STEAMERS FROM HAMBURG TO CARDIFF AND CARDIFF TO HAMBURG. City of Amsterdam, I City of Hamburg, City of Belfast, City of Lisbon, City of Bristol, City of Liverpool, City of Cadiz, City of Malaga, City of Cork, City of Oporto, City of Dortmund. City of Rotterdam. One of the above First-class Steamers is intended to leave HAMBURG for CARDIFF, and CARDIFF Jor HAMBURG at regular intervals. For particulars apply to PAX#GRAVE, MURPHY, AND Co., 17, Eden Quay, Dublin; or to J. T. DUNCAN & CO., CARDIFF. Agent at Hamburg-D. FUHRMANN. 1124 JpfeT pALGRAVE, MURPHY, & CO.'S LINE OF STEAMERS. SWANSEA TO HAMBURG. CITY OF CADIZ .Captain Connor CITY OF DORTMUND Captain Codd CITY OF OPORTO Captain Hoare One of the above or other steamers of^e same bne Is intended to leave Swansea for Hamburg every len Freights, &c., apply to the owners, Palgrave, *» —-hJina Cn 17 Eden Quay, Dublin, or to the K?/ BURGESS & CO.. Swansea Agent at Hamburg-D- FUHRMANN. 2586 LONDON TO CARDIFF & SWANSEA. WEEKLY SAILINGS. The London and South Wales Steamers are in- tended to Sail every THURSDAY from London (King and Queen Wharf, Rotherhithe, S.E.(, carrying Goods only for CARDIFF and SWANSEA, as follows FitzWilliam ss,ljondoiJ to Cardiff Swansea.Dcc. 2 Bugin S8, »» », M Dec. 9 For further particula.rs apply to Matthews and LWf, Sussex House, 52, Leadenhall-street, London, E.G., F. H. Tucker and Co., Swansea; or Matthews and uff, Vienna Chambers, Cardiff. 1143 i^ITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET CO., i; LTD.-CORK, NEWPORT, and CARDIFF.— WEEKLY SAILINGS. From CORK every MONDAY, From NEWPORT every TUESDAY, From CARDIFF every WEDNESDAY, Carrying goods at through rates to Limerick, Trale Mallow, and other places in South of Ireland. Passenger fares between Newport, Cardiff, and Cork:-Cabin,17s 6d; Deck, 10s. Return Cabin, 25s. available for two months, to return from Cork to Newport, Cardiff, Southampton, Plymouth, or Liver- Dool. For rates of freight and other particulars apply to the Agents, James Maddock, 109, Dock-street, New- port, Mon.; E. C. Downing, Bute Docks,Cardiff, or to the City of ^j^LA^JGLANDS & S< >N6 STEAMERS. REGULAR STEAM COMMUNICATION FORTNIGHTLY BETWEEN ABERDEEN, NEWCASTLE, HULL, and CARDIFF Calling, wnen inducement offers, at Sunderland, Middlesbrough, or West Hartlepool For Freight, &c„ apply to E. TAYLOR & CO., 1153 BUTE-CRESCENT CARDIFF- LOWEST FARKS —America £5, Aus- JU tralia B13 13s, Canada S5 5s, Buenos Ayres and Rio £ 7 10s. India £ 15 15s, Ceylon £ i:I 15s. £ 13 13s, and reduced rates to Cape. HEIHERIMJ TON'S. 163a, Strand, London. Insurance. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. HEAD OFFICES: 24, 25, 26, CORNHILL, E.C. BRISTOL OFFICE: 21, CLARE-STREET. CAPITAL FULLY SUBSCRIBED, £2,500,000. LIFE FUND IN SPECIAL TRUST FOR LIFE POLICY HOLDERS, £1,909,707. TOTAL INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £4,000,000 TOTAL ANNUAL CARDIFF BR ANCH: 22, ST. MARY-STREET. D GRIFFITH OWEN, LOOAL MANAGER. 2738 APPLICATIONS FOR AGENCIES INVITED. FURNITURE AT WHOLESALE PRICES, JJOWN AND 0 N FOR GOOD SUBSTANTIAL I FURNITURE, JgEDSTEADS JgEDDING, QARPETS TT INOLEUMS, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF HOUSE FURNITURE. STEAM CABINET WORKS :— 221, HIGH-STREET AND MORRIS. LANE, SWANSEA. The Largest and Cheapest Steam Cabinet Manufactory in South Wales. Illustrated Catalogues Free on Application. IMMENSE STOCK TO SELECT FROM Much Cheapen than London or Bristol Houses, Garriatre Paid on all orders a.bove £10, or delivered ° Free in our own Vans. Established nearly half a, century. 1283 No NAME OINTMENT. l\l This Ointment is confidentially recommended '<* "» *» « "p'Lb'L. the Trade Mark: L.bd on each pot. XTO NAME PILLS. JNl For scrofula, scurvy, ulccratedlegs.erysipelas, blotches on the face, eruptions on the y» P fistula., glandulfLr swelling! &c., &c. They may be taken by persons of either sex^ we tonic and invigorating, and, acting "ifier tions, they are a truly valuable blood e may be used in conjunction with the No jn Ointment in any of the above diseases. Sold in pots and boxes by all chemists. Price ^a. Is 1 J4d and 2s 9d each. No family should be without BOLE PKOPRIETOE :— J. WHITEHOUSE, 194 DERITEND, BIRMINGHAM. Agents wanted in every district. 1160 E W P O R~T O FFICES OF IHS M SOUTH WALES DAILY NEWS,' 18. BRIDGE-STREET. alts bji Ruction. AUCTION APPOINTMENTS. Messrs BAILEY & GILLER. Ladies' Jackets and Costumes, at Cardiff .Dee. 6 & 7 Messrs BRUTON, KNOWLES & Co. Fat Cattle, at Gloucester .Dec. 13 Messrs W. C. CLARKE & DOVEY. Ship Chandler's Stock-in-Trade, at Cardiff .Dec. 7 Messrs H. S. DAVIES and MORGAN. Leasehold Property, at Caerphilly .Dec. 16 Mr MICHAEL DA VIES. Stock and Machinery, at Bridgend Dec. 6 Freehold Fully-licensed Hotel, at Bridgend .Dec. 11 Messrs GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, & PERR1. Christmas Fat Stock, at Cardiff Dec. 14 Household Furniture, &c., at Llandaff Dec. 6 & 7 Fat Cattle, at Cardiff Dec 7 Desirable Residence, at Cardiff Dec. 6 Furniture, at Salerooms.Dec. 9 and 10 Important Premises, at Cardiff — Messrs WILLIAM GRAHAM, HITCHCOX & CO. Coppice Woods, at Newport Dec. 15 Mr J. G. HEDGES. Shop Premises, at Pontypool .Dec. 6 Freehold Farms, at Pontypool .Dec. 6 Mr JOHN HOWELL. Fat Beasts, at Abercwnboi Farm, Aberdare .Dec. 13 Messrs J. G. MADDOX & SON. Household Furniture, at Rooms.Dee. 7 & 9 Messrs J. & J. MARSHALL. Colliery Plant, at Bankend .Dec, 9, 10,16,17 Messrs NEWLAND, DAVIS, & HUNT. Household Furniture, at Newport.Dee. 7 Christmas Fat Stock, at Newport .Dec. 15 Mr SETH PHILLIPS. Dwelling-houses, at Crumlin Dec. 8 Mr J. T. SAUNDERS. Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff .Dec. 6 Messrs STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER. Chemical Works, near Hereford.Dec. 9 Leasehold Properties, at Cardiff Dec. 10 Household Furniture, &c., at Cardiff Dec. 10 Stock-in-Trade, at Pontypridd Dec. 14 Lease in Perpetuity, at Pontypridd Dec. 15 Valuable Property, at Pontypridd Dec. 15 Plant, Railways, Buildings, etc., at Taff Vawr..Dec. 16 House Property, at Pontypridd Mr J. RICHARD THOMAS. Christmas Fat Stock at Cardiff.Dec. 14 Mr LEWIS THOMAS. Farming Stock, &c., at Marshfleid Dec. 7 Messrs S. M. WILKINSON and CO. Valuable Properties, at Cardiff .Dec. 7 Mr HOWELL WILLIAMS. Fat Stock, at Llantwit Major .Dec. 6 LLANTWIT MAJOR. (Vale of Glamorgan Railway). IMPORTANT SALE OF CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK, 4c. "1/TR HOWELL WILLIAMS has re- XwJL ceived instructions to SELL by AUCTION at the White Lion Hotel on MONDAY, December 6th. 1897. 60 GRAND FAT BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, &C., 100 PRIME FAT LAMBS AND WETHERS. CHOICE BACON PIGS. PORKERS, &c„ The property of Messrs. Rees Thomas, Boverton Place; John Thomas, Boverton Court; John Thomas, Tile House; David Thomas, Great House, Llanmaes T. Wilde, Park Farm, St. Donat's Evan Williams, Penmark Matthew Dunn, Monkton E P. John. Down Cross John James, East Monkton; Robert Lisoombe, The Downs Farm; Edward Thomas, Sutton Hugh Watts, Llantwit; Edward Thomas, St. Donats, &c. Several useful Saddle and Harness Horses will be offered after Fat Stock Sale. The Vale of Glamorgan Railway, which passes through Llantwit Major, is now open for passenger and other traffic, and Trains leave the following centres for LlantwitCardiff, 9.20 a.m.; Pontypridd, via Wenvoe, 8.51 a..m. and Bridgend, 10.56 a.m. Arrangements have been made for keep to suit purchasers, and facilities will be afforded for trucking stock at Llantwit. Luncheon will be provided at the White Lion Hotel at 11 o'clock. Sale to commence at 12.30 prompt.. The Auctioneer has much pleasure in stating that all the fat stock has been fed expressly for the Christmas Market, and entries from such well-known feeders will be a sufficient guarantee that the quality of the different lots will be beyond question. 3028 Auctioneer's Offices, 15, Dunraven-place, Bridgend. Under Deed of Assignment. 13, GEORGE-STREET, CARDIFF DOCKS. TO SHIP CHANDLERS, GROCERS, IRON- MONGERS, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS. AND OTHERS. MESSRS W. C. CLARKE and DOVEY LtjL have received instructions to SELL by AUC- TION, at the above premises, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of December next, and following days if necessary, commencing at 11 a.m., the whole 0 the STOCK-IN-TRADE of a Ship Chandler's Business, comprising, amongst other things, a quantity of tinned mcats, fish, fruit, butters, several cases dry bread, masthead and cabin lamps, mats, oakum, cotton waste, shovels, portable smith's forge, chain links, large assortment of iron- mongery, paint3, vamih, enamelled ware, bass broom heads, zinc plates, boiled and other oils, several cases trimming candles, tar brushes, deck 8crubbeYs, clip hooks, tackle hooks, cut, rose, and wire iiails, manilla rope, cutlery, field glasses, earthen- ware, large quantity lamp glasses, fish hooks, &c., &c. The Auctioneers will Mao offer for sale a quantity of Bonded Goods,lying at No.land other Bonds, Car- dill, consisting of a quantity of Coffee, 18 boxes Raisins, Tobacco in lib. and 7£lb tins, Cigars, about 30 Gallons Whisky, a few cases Brandy, 1 cask Aquavit, 3 cases Vermouth, 3 cases Geneva, 3 cases Limejuice. The whole of the above will be on view the day before the sale. Sale commences punctually at 11 a The Auctioneers are prepared to receive offers for the whole of the stock in one lot up to 4 p.m. on Friday, the 3rd December next. All further information may be obtained at the offices of the Brokers, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff. Dated this 29th November, 1897 3008 Sale No. 5,115. On TUESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, December 7th and 9th, 1897, commencing at 2 o'clock precisely; MESSRS J. G. MADDOX and SON will SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at their Salerooms, 25, Duke-street, Cardiff, on the above dates, an immense assemblage of very superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, sent in for absolute sale, including 2 magnificent pianofortes, 7 dining and drawing room suites, rose- wood and walnut cabinets, massive 6ft. and 5ft. side- boards, bookcases, dining and occasional tables, divan and occasional chairs, bronzes and clocks, carpets and rugs, walnut and gilt overmantels, 6 superior bedroom suites in various woods, fenders and brasses, 6ft. and 4ft. wardrobes, with pairs of toilets to match, 8 iron and brass bedsteads with usual bedding, &c., in all 400 lots each day. On view days prior to and mornings of SalMj. These old-established Salerooms are always operPfor the reception of large or small quantities of Furniture, Pianos, &c., to be included in our next weekly Sales. Cash advanced on goods sent in for absolute sale.1100 IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, MOORLAND- ROAD & CLAUDE-ROAD, CARDIFF. MR J. T. SAUNDERS is favoured with instructions to SELL by AUCTION at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on MONDAY, December 6th, 1897, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening (subject to con- ditions to be then and there produced) the following Valuable LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES MOORLAND-ROAD. LOT I.—All those two substantially-built HOUSES known as Langum House and Plymouth House, Moorland-road, iet at 10s per week each, held under lease from Lord Tredegar for a term of 99 years from March 25th, 1892, at the low annual ground rent of £ 2 10s each. N.B.—These may be offered singly. CLAUDE-ROAD. LOT 2.—All that substantially-built and com- modious VILLA RESIDENCE, No. 25, Claude-road, held for a term of 99 years from March 3rd, 1890. at the annual ground rent of .£4 15s. Further particulars as to Lot 1 may be obtained from Mr W. Bradley, Solidtor,3, High-street, Cardiff; as to Lot 2 from Messrs. Ensor, Ward, and Gilling, Solicitors, High-street Arcade Chambers. Cardiff; or as to the whole of the lots upon application to the Auctioneer, The Cardiff Chambers, 29. St. Mary- street, Cardiff. 2947 CRUMLIN. SALE OF VALUABLE COTTAGE PROPERTY. MR SETH PHILLIPS will offer for SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Viaduct Hotel. Crumlin, on WEDNESDAY, Decem- ber 8th, 1897. at 6 p.m. punctually (subject to the general conditions of Sale of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society, and special conditions incorporated therewith), all those SIX DWELLING-HOUSES AND PREMISES, situate and being Nos. 1 to 6. Llandevaud-terrace, near Gas Works, Crumlin. The Property is held for various terms, renewable until the full term of 99 years (less days) shall be made up, at the yearly ground rem of £9. Jto. 1 is let at JS19 per year. No. 2 is let at JE14 6s per year. Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are each let at £13 13s per year. The Minerals are reserved. Al. j one Share in the Crumlin Workingmen's Building Club. upon which the sum of £31 7s 9d has been paid. The house alloted to the holder of this Share adjoins the cottages above mentioned. A portion of the purchase money may remain on mortgage if desired. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer at hIS Offices at Pantycelyn, Pontllanfraith to Mr W. T. Mo"gan, of Oriental Villa, Crumlin or to Messrs POWELL and HUGHES, 3076 Solicitors, Ebbw Vale CANADIAN & AMERICAN HORSES BY AUCTION SALE EVERY TUESDAY BY AUCTION SALE EVERY TUESDAY Throughout the Year. CRUIT'S REPOSITORY, 317—319. PRESCOT-ROAD, STANLEY, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. Largest Horse Importers in the World. Telegraphic Address: Sulkev, Liverpool. DOUGLAS H. GRAND, 2739 Manager and Auctioneer. NURSERYMAN, CARDIFF. FOREST AND FRUIT TREES, ROSES, THORNS, ETC., ETC. Cardiff Flower Show, 1897.—1st prize Bouquet, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Buttonhole. Newport Flower Show, 1897.—1st prize for Cross, 1st prize for Wreath, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Button- Swansea Flower Show, 1897.—1st prize Wreath, 1st prize Cross, 1st prize Ladies' Spray and Buttonhole, Silver Banksian Medal for Herbaceous Plants and Dahlias. „ Cardiff Chrysanthemum Show, 1897.—Two 1st prizes Bouquets, 1st prize for Cross, two specials for Wreaths. Gold Medal for highest aggregate number of points in the above exhibits, Gold Medal for Collection of Roses and Dahlias. 1894 Newport Chrysanthemum Show, 1897.—1st prize Ladies's Spray and Buttonhole, Gold Medal for Mis- cellaneous Exhibit of Bouquets, Roses and Dahlias. CARDIFF ADVERTISING, BILL POSTING, AND CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LIMITED. OFFICES: CASTLE CHAMBERS, 21, CASTLE STREET, CARDIFF. SECRETARY: FRANK H. SIMPSON. Best Permanent Posting Stations in Cardiff and Neighbourhood. Contractors for all descriptions of Adertising, Circular Distributdg, &c. 13200 All orders promptly attended to. 1044 alts 1tdíl1n. SALE OF DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN ROATH. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY have received instructions to i by AUCTION, at their Sale-rooms, 11, High- street, Cardiff, on MONDAY NEXT, 6th December, 1897, at half-past Seven o'clock in the evening ALL THAT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE known as 130, RICHMOND-ROAD, ROATH, CARDIFF, Now in the occupation of Mr John Fergnseon, at a rental of £ 36 per annnm. Tbe house has the following accommodation :— Two sitting-rooms, five bedrooms, bath-room with hot and cold water, w.c., kitchen, and scullery. There is a good garden with an entrance from the lane to the back. The property is held under lease for 99 years from 2nd February, 1875, at the apportioned annual ground rent of £4 2s. Further particulars may be had of the Auctioneers, or of Messrs HARRY COUSINS and CO., Solicitors, 2972 Western Mail" Chambers, Cardiff. SALE ON MONDAY and TUESDAY NEXT, 6th and 7th DECEMBER. THE DEANERY, LLANDAFF. SALE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, LIBRARY OF VALUABLE BOOKS, AND EFFECTS. Tl/FESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, 1 and PERRY are favoured with instructions from the EXECUTORS OF THE LATE VERY REV. DE. C. J. VAUGHAN, Dean of Llandaff, to SELL by AUCTION, upon the Premises, at the Deanery, Llandaff, on the 6th and 7th December, 1897, u,t 11 o'clock, the HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, &c., LIBRARY OF HARE AND VALUABLE BOOKS, Including the complete series of Classics, valuable Ecclesiastical Works, the Lieetures, Sermons. and other important Works by the late Very Rev. Dean, and valuable Commentaries, mostly bearing the autogyaph signature of the late Dr. Vaughan. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, Cardiff; or of Messrs BEACHCROFT, THOMPSON and CO., Solicitors, 2744 9, Theobald's-road, London, W.C. ON TUESDAY NEXT, at 11 O'CLOCK. "Tl/fESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING i.fj_ and PERRY will SELL by AUCTION, at Roam Market, on the above date, the property of Mr W. Baker. Forest Hall, 10 VERY CHOICE FAT CATTLE. 3088 ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY NEXT. DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH. A MOST IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF THE WHOLE OF THE CONTENTS OF A LARGE RESIDENCE, HIGH-CLASS FURNI- TURE, supplied by Messrs SCHOOLBRED, MAPLE and CO., MARSHALL and SNELL- GIOVE, and other first-class houses a FULL- SIZE BILLIARD TABLE, with appointments, by BENNETT. VALUABLE PIANOFORTES and other Musical Instruments. Also THE WHOLE OF THE VERY ELEGANT AND WELL MADE HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, uiUU ieeently xigedina, LADIES' RESIDENCE in PLYMOUTH-ROAD, PEN ARTH, and now removed from MESSRS S. ANDREWS & SONS' WAREHOUSE, for absolute unreserved sale. EXCELLENT FURNITURE, PICTURES, and ORNAMENTS, from a residence near PORTt TALBOT, by order of a Gentleman who has lch the district. THE CONTENTS OF THE GREENHOUSES, REMOVED FROM BONVILSTON HOUSE, NEAR CARDIFF, BY ORDER OF TUDOR CRAWSHAY. ESQ. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY have received instructions to JSEIJU by AUCTION, at their Salerooms, 11. High- street, Cardiff, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, 9th and 10th December, at 11 o'clock punctually, the above FIRST-CLASS FURNITURE, CONTENTS OF GREENHOUSES, &0., Removed as above, including a NOBLE AND HIGH-CLASS DESIGN WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE with beautiful decorations, bold t'edestal Toilet rahiM, Lady's and Gentleman's Wardrobes, Chimney Glass, <fec. (supplied at a cost of 250 guineas); a FIRST-CLASS ROSEWOOD BEDROOM SUITE with 7ft. Wardrobe and Pedestal Toilet Tables, an American Walnut Bedroom Suite, a. BEAUTIFUL HUNGARIAN ASH SUITE for small size room, and the contents of ten other Bed- chambers, comprising HANDSOME BRASS BED- STEADS with horsehair and raring mattresses, Feather Beds and Bedding, TWO LARGE SIZE MAHOGANY WINGED WARDROBES, massive mahogany Toilet Tables, Chests of Drawers, pitch pine and solid ash Bedroom Furniture, a HAND- SOME BURR WALNUT SUITE with 7ft. Ward-" robe, Pedestal Toilet Tables, a FINE OLD PARISIAN WARDROBE, handsome Toilet Ware, &e. In the Reception Rooms, a RECHERCHE DRAWING-BOOM SUITE, the frame of rosewood and the covering of costly silk a CHOICE INLAID ROSEWOOD CABINET, elegant white enamelled occasional chairs, gilt chairs and tables, a PAIR of NOBLE SEVRES VASES, 34IN. HIGH, with ormolu mounts a beautiful Boudoir Suite, tables and small articles to correspond; LUXURIOUS SETTEES and Chairs, Chippendale Cabinets, Florentine Tables, choice Oriental and other China Ornaments, valuable COTTAGE PIANOFORTES by HOLLING and SPANGENBSRG, and Sames, with metal frames and all the latest improvements a. SET of TWELVE MOST SUPERIOR POLLARD OAK DINING- ROOM CHAIRS, including Carving Chairs in morocco; a HIGHLY-FINISHED POLLARD OAK SIDE- BOARD of noble proportions and exceptionally line wood, solid oak Dining Table, Oak Bookcase, fin EXCELLENT WALNUT BREAKFAST-ROOM SUITE with high-back Chairs in green morocco, a LARGE WALNUT SIDEBOARD, a dining table and dinner waggon to match, a 7ft. WALNUT BOOK- CASE, a pair of bronz cande abra, curious Indian Bronzes, a CONVERTIBLE BILLIARD DINING TABLE, pair of rich Satsuma Vases, pair of fine old Oriental Bottles. 2Sin. high, handsome marble clocks, two chime clocks, a Library Suite, Bookcase Cabinet, and Table, three UEAL TURKEY CAR- PETS, eight costly Axminster Carpets, Axminster Stair Carpeting, Wilton Pile and best Brussels Carpets, three suites of beautiful window hangings, side brackets, brass and similar fenders with dogs anANbrEXCELLENT FULL-SIZE SLATE BED BILLIARD TABLE BY BENNETT, with full appointments, billiard-room settees and chairs, Axminster billiard-room carpet, an ELA- BORATELY-CARVED ANTIQUE SIDEBOARD and overmantels to match, a set of beautiful chime bells, ? SO air musical box, hall fittings, a WORCESTER DESSERT SERVICE, a LARGE DINNER SER- VICE. contents of China pantries, HIGH-CLASS. ELECTRO-PLATED ENTREE DISHES, CRUETS, Candlesticks, Trays, Spoons, Forks, &c., by ELKING- TON, kitchens, and miscellaneous articles, with THE CONTENTS OF THE WHOLE OF THE GREENHOUSES AT BONVILSTON HOUSE. ON VIEW TWO DAYS PRIOR TO SALE. Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneers, 11, High-street, Cardiff. ON TUESDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 18973 GREAT ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE OF CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK. MESSRS GOTTWALTZ, BOWRING, and PERRY will hold their Annual SHOW and SALE of CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK at Roath Market, Cardiff, on TUESDAY, 14th Decem- ber, 1897, of about 200 GRAND STALL-FED CATTLE and 200 PRIME SHEEP AND PIGS. Present Entries include :— 30 CATTLE from Mr William Baker, Forest Farm. 15 CATTLE from Mr William Thomas, The Hayes. 15 CATTLE from Mr Christopher Williams, Holmer, near Hereford. 21 CATTLE from Mr William Emerson, Sweldon. 20 CATTLE from Mr T. D. John, Chaldeans Stud Farm. 25 STEERS and HEIFERS from Mr T. G. Williams, Pengam. „ 20 CATTLE from Mr John Lewis, Brigam, Cowbndge. 10 CATTLE from Mr Henry Jenkins. 8 CATTLE from Mr Thomas George, Whitchurch. 8 CATTLE from Mr Hier Evans, Radyr Court. 6 CATTLE from Mr Lewis Shirley, Red House. 4 CATTLE from Mr Henry Griffiths. 3 CATTLE from Mr John Rees, Ldanishen. The usual amount in Prizes will be given, and Prize Schedules maf be had on application. Early Entries are solicited to the Auctioneers Offices, 11, High-street, Cardiff. 2745 ABERSYCHAN, MON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR J. G. HEDGES, at the Crown Hotel, Pontypool, on MONDAY, the 6th day of December, 1897, at 3 for 3.30 o'clock m the After- noon (inter alia), all that valuable SHOP, DWELLING-HOUSE, & PREMISES, known as London House," situate and being Noa. 37 and 38, Union-street, Abersychan, in the County of Monmouth, with the appurtenances thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mrs 1. E. Hedges. The premises contain on the ground floor, large shop, with plate-glass windows and doors, fitted with counters, shelves, drawers, and gas fixtures, also two commodious sitting-rooms; on the first floor, five large bedrooms; in the basement, large cellar with lock-up pantry and well-lighted kitchen in the back, washhouse, wood shed, and w.c. Suit grocer or draper, for which there is a good opening at Aber- svchan. To view and for further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer, or to Messrs By thway and Son, Solicitors, Pontypool. 2838 CAERPHILLY. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. lVll ESSRS H. S. DAVIES & MORGAN Iwi have received instructions to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Railway Inn, Caerphilly, on THURSDAY, the 16th December, 1897, at 6.30 p.m. (subject to such conditions as shaJl then and there be read), the Iol5™^ABrjE PR0PERTY. LOT I. All that valuable Leasehold DWELLING- HOUSE situate in Orchard-terrace, Cardiff-road, Caerphilly, now in the occupation of Mrs Jane "These Premises are held on lease for the term of 99 years from the 1st May, 1876, at the low appor- tioned yearly ground rent of £11s. By Order of the Mortgagee. LOT 2.-All those Two HOUSES in Bartlet-street, Caerphilly, in the respective occupation of Messrs Harcreaves and Morgan. Held under a lease for the unexpired term of 99 years from the 4th day of Octo- ber 1893 at a ground rent of £2 19s per annum. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Town Hall Chambers, Pontypridd, or to Mr JOHN MORGAN, Solicitor, 3054 1, Frederick-street, Cardiff. LOUCESTER GREAT CHRISTMAS W-ir MARKET. MONDAY, 13th December, 1897. 504 GRAND FAT CATTLE, 1,050 CHOICE FAT SHEEP. Sale at 10 punctually. BRUTON, KNOWLES, AND Co., 3077 AUCTIONEERS, GLOUCESTER. GOLD. SILVER, NICKEL, OR BRASS PLATING. E. J. MORGAN, PLATER AND GILDER. EXCELSIOR ELECTRO-PLATING WORKS, SPTTAL-SQUARE (NEAR T.V.R.), CARDIFF. Morgan's Cycle Plating and Enamelling is the Acme of Perfection. Cycles enamelled any colour. Electro- Silver Plating of Cruet Stands, Spoons, Forks, &c. a Specialite. nice List Free. Satisfaction Guaranteed, 1322 Saks by Ruction. NEWPORT. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1897. ATTRACTIVE SALE of VALUABLE MODERN HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, PICTURES, CHINA, and EFFECTS, being THE CONTENTS of a LARGE RESIDENCE FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, TOGETHER WITH THE FIRST-CLASS APPOINTMENTS REMOVED FROM RESI- DENCES in CHEPSTOW-ROAD and STOW- "TI/L,. MESSRS NEWLAND, DAVIS, & HUNT ars instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at their SPACIOUS SALEROOMS, 19, Commercial- j street, (adjoining Town Hall), Newport, on TUES- DAY, December 7th, 1897, at 11 o'clock prompt, the IMPORTANT AND ATTRACTIVE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including handsome bedsteads in all brass, iron, and brass, with dranpries and bedding, Brussels carpets, rugs, a VERY HANDSOME BURR WALNUT BED- CHAMBER SUITE, with noble wardrobe, Queen Anne dressing-table, handsome washstand, etc. 2 ELEGANT 4PT. BEDROOM SUITES in_soUd MAHOGANY and SATIN WOOD and HUN- GARIAN ASH, suites in satin walnut and other woods, mfthoganv wardrobe, Ottoman couch, settees, easv chairs, toilet fittings, etc. In thewing-rooms an exquisite and COSTLY LOUIS ^^INA CABINET, beautifully inlaid; a HANDSOME DIVAN SUITE in splendid condition, several very elegant occasional chairs, choice ChippendaJe octogan .shaped and round lables. walnut china cabinet, music do., a. FULL COMPASS TRICHORD COTTAGE PIANOFORTE and one other, asmall col- lection of ornamental china for cabinet and wall decoration. The DINING-ROOM FURNITURE in m;.k comprises HANDSOME 6FT. SIDEBOARD with high glass back, HANDSOME SUITE UP- HOLSTERED in real MOROCCO LEATHER, DINING TABLE opening to 8ft. AND A LOFTY OVERMANTEL all to match, walnut pedestal writing table, brown oak American roller desk, Wilton Pile, Brussels, and other carpets, with bordered rugs, coal vases, curb fenders, PLETE SET OF WALNUT FURNITURE, com- Sg NOBLE SIDEBOARD, SUITE in LEATHER, DINING TABLE, DINNER WAGGON, &c.; a choice service of glass and electro-plated articles. The HALL FURNITURE.—Superior stair carpets, soJid walnut hat stand and hall chair to match, mahogany hat stand, barometer and thermometer, pair of carved oak chairs covered in real Bunalo hide, pictures, &c.; the kitchen requisites and other eflects. On view Monday, December 6th. Catalogues may be obtained of the Auctioneers, 19, Commercial-street, Newport, and at Chepstow. 2980 NEWPORT GREAT CHRISTMAS MARKET, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15TH, 1897. MESSRS NEWLAND, DAVIS & HUNT will hold their ANNUAL SHOW and SALE cf CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK As above. Upwards of 350 GRAND FAT CATTLE, 200 PRIME FAT SHEEP, Including 26 grand fat crossbred poll and shorthorn bullocks, chcico ma.iden heifers and cows, sheep, and pigs, the property Right Honble. Lord Tredegar; and 11 grand Scotch three-year-old bullocks and 4 shorthorn bullocks from Col. the Honble. F. C. Morgan, M.P. Further Entries solicited to the Auctioneers^ 19, Commercial-street, Newport. _p-3 TY-MAWR FARM, MARSHFIELD, Five miles from Newport, Mon., and six miles from Cardiff.) IMPORTANT SALE OF 25 CART AND NAG HORSES AND COLTS, CATTLE. 50 WELSH WETHERS, PORKERS, CARTS, TRAPS, AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS. Ifc/fR LEWIS THOMAS has been IVfi favoured with instructions to SELL the above by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TUESDAY, December 7th, 1897, at 1.38 p.m. sharp. For further particulars apply Auctioneer, Beehive House, Newbridge, Mon.; and 15, Queen-street, Cardiff. ^12 JENKINS'S YARD, BRIDGEND. SALE OF ENGINE AND BOILER, SHAFTING. PULLEYS, SCREW-CUTTING MACHINE, ENGINEERS' TOOLS. MR MICHAEL DAVIES has received instructions from Mr John Corns (who is giving up the business) to SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY, December 6th, 1897, the whole of his STOCK AND MACHINERY. For particulars see posters. u- 3040 IMPORTANT TO BREWFRS, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND INVESTORS GENERALLY. PENCOED, GLAMORGANSHIRE. SALE OF EXCEPTIONALLY VALUABLE FREE FREEHOLD FULLY-LICENSED HOTEL, PREMISES AND LAND. MR MICHAEL DAVIES has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, at the York Hotel, Bridgend, on SATURDAY, the 11th day of December, 1897, at 3.30 p.m., subject to particulars and conditions to be then and there produced, all that valuable HOTEL AND PREMISES, known as the Britannia Inn, Pencoed, having a large frontage to the public road and abutting for a con- siderable distance upon the railway station premises of the Great Western Railway. The house consists of a bar, taproom, back parlour, commercial room, kitchen pantry, on ground floor On first floor-long room, two bedrooms, and bagatelle room. Second floor-four bedrooms. The outbuildings contain brew-house, stable, and coach-house, two piggeries, two w.c's. Below the premises is a well-drained cellar. There will be included in the sale a SHOP, now used iis a grocer's shop, and let at the exceedingly low rent of £ 8 a year; also a Butcher's Shop, let at £ 5 a year, and a piece of ground at the back of the premises, all of which would be available for an extension of the premises. The area of the property is just over half an acre. The House is situated in an improving neighbour- hood, having in the vicinity a colliery employing 400 men, brickworks employing 100 men, engineering works employing 45 men, and a now freestone quarry just opening, with a prospect of these and other industries being developed. The house has two strong Friendly Societies meet- ing there, and is situated adjoining an important railway station, from which thirty thousand passen- gers booked during the past year. The house affords a unique opportunity for invest- ment, being freehold and absolutely free from any tie in trade whatever. It is not probable that many such opportunities will be in the market for years to come." For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Nolton-street, Bridgend or to S. H. STOCKWOOD, 3091 Solicitor, Bridgend. alts im tetfor. TO CONTRACTORS AND BRIDGE JL BUILDERS. TENDERS WANTED for PURCHASE of FIVE New Best Steel COMPOUND GIRDERS, 22ft. to 24ft. long, 14in. wide,18in. deep will carry safe distributed load of 100 tons. Not required on a job through alterations. Neither the lowest nor any Tender will necessarily be accepted. Girders may be seen at the Works of ARCHIBALD D. DAWNAY (Limited), 3064 East Moors, Cardiff. IN BANKRUPTCY. RE H. LAWRENCE. TO be SOLD by TENDER in the following Lots:— 1.-The ATLANTIC ENGINEERING WORKS, near Alexandra Docks, Newport, Mon., with Machinery, Effects, and Loose Plant, held under lease for an un- expired term of about 49 years, at a ground rent of £19 Is 8d per annum. 2.—The PROVIDENCE FOUNDRY, Courtybella- terrace, Newport, Mon., Dwelling-house and Offices, Railway Siding, Machinery, Goodwill, Effects, Loose Plant, and existing Contracts, held under leases of which 42 years, or thereabouts, are unexpired, at ground rents amounting to -041 Ils 8d per annum. 3.—The BOOK DEBTS to be taken at the option of the purchaser. 4.—The COURTYBELLA WAGON WORKS, Courtybella-terrace, Newport, Mon., Railway Siding, Wagons, Plant, existing Contracts, &c. Held under leases for terms of which 414 years are unexpired. Annual rent, £ 41 5s. The book debts to be taken at the option of the purchaser. Schedules may be inspected and information ob- tained of O. B. Cuvilje, Esq., 2, Stuart-street, Cardiff, and from whom permission to view the Works may be had. Tenders marked Re H. Lawrence," will be re- ceived at the Offices of the Trustee, Mr O. B. Cuvilje, 2, Stuart-street, Cardiff, up to 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, December 8th, 1897. The highest or any Tender not necessarily ac- cepted. Further particulars from the Trustee, or Messrs J. D. PAIN & SON, Solicitors, Newport. Dated November 30th, 1897. 3053 1897. D 1331. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, CHANCERY DIVISION- MR JUSTICE WRIGHT. IN RE DAVID JONES AND CO. (LIMITED)- CARR v. DAVID JONES AND CO. (LIMITED). TO be SOLD by PRIVATE TENDER, pursuant to an Order of the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, dated 12th August, 1897, the GOODWILL AND STOCK-IN-TRADE of the Business of Butchers, Grocers, Cake and Pro- vision Merchants of David Jones and Co. (Limited), now carried on at Wharton-street, Cardiff, together with the electric lighting plant, horses, rolling stock, fixtures, fittings, utensils, office furniture, and other chattels and effects, the Business being one of the largest of the kind in the neighbourhood. The Purchaser is to have the option of taking the Busincsri Premises now occupied by the Company at Westminster Buildings, Wharton- street and Baker's-row, Cardiff, upon lease for 21 years (determinable at the option of the Lessees at the end of the first seven or fourteen years of the term), at an annual rent of if,50, or in the alternative of purchasing the whole of the Premises for the sum of £ 9,000. The Premises, which are of the estimated rental value of R$79, are held for the unexpired terms of 611 years, at ground rents amounting to 1213 per annum. Tenders are to be sent to Mr Registrar Hood, Room 66, Bankruptcy-buildings, Carey-street, London, W.C., not later than SATURDAY, the 18th December, 1897. Particulars and Conditions of Sale and forms of Tender may be obtained from Messrs Riddell, Vaizey, and Smith, 9, John-street, Bedford-row, London, W.C., Solicitors Messrs Ward, Bowie, and Co., 7, Ling-street, Clieapside, London, B.C., Solicitors; Robert Edington, Esq,, Newport, Mon., Solicitor; G. S. Barnes, Esq., Senior Official Receiver and Liqui- dator, 33, Carey-street, Lincoln's Inn, W.C.; and Mr Charles Edwin Dovey, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff, Receiver and Manager. Dated this 26th day of November, 1897. 3048 H. J. HOOD, Registrar. <- WILLIAMS' (PONTARDAWE) W ORM LOZENGES. For over Thirty Years this highly valuable Remedy has met with the greatest success. The effect upon Weak, Delicate Children (often given up as incurable) is like Magic. Getting rid of his tormenting pests by taking these lozenges, the thin, pale-faced, inanimate Child becomes strong, healthy, and lively, the pride, instead of the anxiety, of his guardians. Sir,—I have for some time used your Anthelmintic or Worm Lozenges in my family, and find them a very speedy aad efficacious cure for ascearides, and their agreeable and convenient form is a great recommen- dation for children.—W. HUTCHINSON, Vicar of Howdon." Sold at 9%d, 13%d, and 2s 9d per box. by most Chemists, or for 14 or 34 stamps from J. Davies, Chemist, 30, High-street, Swansea. A list of testi- monials, eymptons, &c., on application. 1156 public JUiias. THE THOUGHT of foolishness is SIN."—Prov. xxiv. 9. Then who can possibly be saved on his own merits ? Tell God from your heart that your past has been all sin and that you believe that although you deserve hell, CHRIST died for you.—Acts xvii. 30; John iii. 36; Rom. v. 8. fARK HALL, CARDIFF.—RECITAL of SACRED MUSIC, SUNDAY EVENING NEXT, at 8.15 p.m. Organ Mr G. H. COLE, F.R.C.O. Mr Angle's String Quartette will render several selections. All seats free (except balcony). 3087-519e REV L M I s I T T WILL PREACH ON SUNDAY MORNING NEXT AT CONWAY-ROAD WESLEYAN CHAPEL. 3080-518e ERTHYR GENERAL HOSPITAL. ANNUAL FANCY DRESS BALL, DRILL HALL, MERTHYR TYDFIL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 5TH, 1898. CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1898. HULLEY'S COUNTY BAND. R. R. Davis, Hon. Sec. 115, High-street, Merthyr Tydfil. 2835 THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE R.A.M. AND R.C.M. FOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. PBESTDBNT K.K.H. the PRINCE of WALES, K.G. THOMAS THRELFALL, Esq., Chairman. The Hon. G. W. SPENCER LYTTELTON, C.B., Deputy Chairman. LOCAL CENTRE EXAMINATIONS. Last day for receiving applications January 24th, 1898. The Board is offering Two Exhibitions in 1898, tenable for two years, one at the R.A.M. for Violin, and one at the R.C.M. for Pianoforte; open to all who, having previously passed a school examination, take Senior Honours in the 1898 Local Centre Examina- tions. See Syllabus A. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. Applications and Fees for Registration of Schools and Teachers for 1898 are due on December 1st, 1897. List of Schools and Teachers registered before December 31st will be advertised in January. See Syllabus B. Copies of either Syllabus, post free on application to the Central Office, 32, Maddox-street, London, W. 1711 SAMUEL AITKEN, Hon. See. T LANDOVERY COLLEGE. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS, JANUARY, 1898. The EXAMINATION will BEGIN at 2 p.m., on FRIDAY, Jan. 21st, in the SCHOOL HALL. NEXT TERM will BEGIN on MONDAY, Jan. 24th -boarders return on Saturday. The following SCHOLARSHIPS and EXHIBI- TIONS have been GAINED SINCE LAST OCTO- BER (1897):— Z100 a year, Mathematics, Trinity College, Cam- bridge. JE80 a year, Mathematics, Ba-Iliol. College, Oxford. JE50 a vear, Mathematics, Jesus College. Oxford. £80 a year, Classics, Wadham College, Oxford. .£5{) a year, Science, St. John's College, Cambridge. X50 a year, History, Magdalen College, Oxford. Bovs are specialised for Scholarships in any one of the four subjects—Classics, Mathematics, Science, or History, which may bo best suited to the natural abilities of each. Apply to the Warden, College, Llandovery. TTNIVERSITY OF LONDON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION for MATRICULA- TION in this University will commence on MON- DAY, the 10th of JANUARY, 1898. In addition to the Examination at the University Provincial Examinations will be held at Mason College, Birmingham; The Merchant Venturers' Technical College, Bristol; Dumfries College (for University College), Cardiff; The Training College, New City-road, Glasgow; The Yorkshire College, Leeds Rutherford College, Newcastle-on-Tyne; The High School, Nottingham The Athenaeum, Plymouth and The Grammar School, Portsmouth. Every Candidate is required to apply to the Registrar (University of London, Burlington-gardens, London, W.) for a Form of Entry not less than five weeks before the commencement of the Examina- tion. F. V. DICKINS, M.B., B.Sc., Registrar. December 3rd, 1897. PHARITY COMMISSION. EN^ THE MATTER OF THE CHARITIES of Mrs GRACE AUBREY and Mrs LOUGKOR, in the Parish of Bonvilstone, in the County of Glamorgan and IN THE MATTER OF THE CHARITABLE i TRUSTS ACTS, 1853 TO 1894." By direction of the Board of Charity Commissioners fo. England and Wales, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an ORDER is proposed to be made by them after the expiration of one calendar month, to be computed from the first publication of this notice, establishing a SCHEME for the AD- MINISTRATION of the ABOVE-MENTIONED CHARITIES. ,Any objections to the proi-iosed Order or suggestions thereon may be transmitted to the said Commis- sioners in writing within 21 days next after the first publication of this notice addressed to The Secre- tary, Charity Commission, Whitehall, S.W." Printed Copies of the proposed Scheme may be inspected free of cost on each week day during a period of fifteen days from the first publication of this notice between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p:m.,at Sheep Court Farm, in the above-mentioned Parish, and between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Office of the Commissioners, where also copies may be purchased during the same period at the price of 3d each. which may be remitted by Postal Order, crossed Bank of England," or, if the amount be less than One Shilling, in penny postage stamps. Dated this 25th day of November, 1897. 3092 D. It. FEARON, Secretary. REGIMENTAL ORDERS by COL. Lt H. OAKDEN FISHER, Commanding 2nd Glamorgan Volunteer Artillery, Cardiff, 4th December, 1897. 1.—Repository Comi)etition.-Tlie Repository Com- petition will take p]a.ce at the Drill Hall, Cardiff, this day. Detachments competing will parade at the Drill Hall at 5 p.m. Undress uniform to be worn by all present. 2.—Parades—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Gun Drill at 7.30 p.m. 3.-Promotions, No. 3 Company—No. 1,282 Gunner A. E. Gould, No. 1,877 Gunner D. Evans, No. 1,997 Gunner J. Williams, to be bombardiers. 4.-Mess Meeting Sergeants.—The usual monthly mess meeting of the members of the Sergeants' Mess will be held on Monday evening next after drill. 5.-Duty Roster-For duty, No. 1 Company. By order, F. WILKINSON DENT, Capt. & Adjutant, 2nd Glam. Vol. Artillery. PENARTH COMPANIES. 1.—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, gun and re- cruit drill at 7.30 p.m. 2.—For duty, No. 10 Company. (Signed) F. S. THOMAS, Major, Commanding Penarth Companies. RD V.B. WELSH REGIMENT. P. R. CRESSWELL, Colonel Commandant. CARDIFF DETACHMENT. For the Week ending 11th December, 1897. Monday and Wednesday—Gymnastic Instruction at 8 p.m., under Sergeant W. Lewis. Friday-Open Gymnastic Practice at 8 p.m. Mms-Ritle No. 1,597 and bayonet No. 1,362 have not yet been returned to the Armoury. The C.O. trust that they will be returned at once. For duty. — Major C. B. Fowler, Lieutenant R. Richards, Col.-Sergeant W. Gilman. By order. (Signed), J. GASKELL, Colonel, Commanding Cardiff Detachment. UuUMng n(idit5. HE IION-AIOUTHSHIRE AND I SOUTH WALES PERMANENT BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETY. H. J. PARNALL, Esq., J.P., Chairman. RESERVE & CONTINGENT FUNDS £ 9,030 3s 7d ADVANCES On Freehold or Leasehold Securities at 5 per Cent. interest. INVESTING OR PAID-UP SHARES (interest 5 per cent, per annum and bonus). DEPOSITS and DEPOSIT SHARES at current rates of interest. F. J. HEYBYRNE, Secretary. HEYBYRNE & BROWN, 1, Friar's Chambers, Newport; 1231 And 21. West Bute-street, Cardiff. (Simcatioii. CARDIFF. ARROW HOUSE SCHOOL, NEW- PORT-ROAD, CARDIFF. KINDERGARTEN, under Trained Certificated (Froebel) Mistress. Transition and Upper Classes with preparation for examinations if desired. Open Classes for Drawing, Painting, and Dancing (juveniles) Vacancies for a few Boarders. For Prospectuses address 1162 PRINCIPALS, THE MISSES MARKS. LANGLAND BAY, SWANSEA. IRLS' BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL, BELLEVUE, LANGLAND BAY, NEAR SWANSEA. PRINCIP ALS- The MISSES PHILLIPS, Assisted by Resident Ceniflcated English and Foreign Governesses and Visiting Masters. Preparation for Local Examination*. The House is pleasantly situated in its own grounds on a hill and overlooking the sea. The Second IVrni bee;m Tuesday^May_4th^l242^_ OME SCHOOL FOR' GIRLS, KENSINGTON, BATH. JlPAXiS—The Misses WILTSHIRE and MAGGS. Healthy situation. Careful tuition and home com- forts. Tennis, &c. Holidays optional. Moderate terms. Good references. 2529 .J.. b. CLIFTON, BRISTOL. CLARENDON COLLEGE AND KINDERGARTEN FOR GIRLS, CLIFTON. PRINCIPALS Mrs and Miss MAYNARD. Examination successes (1833-1897): 126 entered for the Oxford, Cambridge, College of Preceptors, Royal Academy, Incorporated Society Musicians, Trinity College, London College; 121 passed, 50 Honours. Gold Medal Cambridge Local Examination Com- mittee. First in England in French and German (C. of P.). A.L.C.M. Degrees gained. Eight extra Centre prizes. Special Classes for Junior or Back- ward Pupils individual attention. Needlework Tennis, Gymnasium. Hygienic Adjustable Chair Desks. Referees: The Bishop of Hull, Revs. R. Glover, D.D., and U. R. Thomas. 1159 PAINE rS BILL P O S T I N G SYNDICATE JT SYNDICATE For Aberdare, Hirwain, Mountain Ash, and District. Z. ANDREWS, SECRETARY. 13590 OFFICES 1105 NEW THEATRE, ABEBDABE. iBubJit ntUstnunts. cijRDaT. THE A T Ii E 0 Y A L. Lessee and Manageress. Mrs EDWARD FLETCHER Telephone, 362. Last Night of THE JgALLET GIRL. Time and Prices as usual. Half price at 9. Booking offices at Messrs Thompson and Shackell s, Ltd., Queen-street, 10 till 5. Telephone, 521. MONDAY NEXT. EAST LYNNE, IiT Active Preparation, The Royal Annual PANTOMIME- JL ROBINSON CRUSOE (Up-to-Date). Written by GEORGE THORNE (of D'Oyly Carte fame), and which will be produced in a style worthy of the Principy of Wales. P*"A N D ^T H E A T R E Lessee and Manager.Mr CnABKNCE SO0NES. LAST NIGHT OF JYR A N TO MAN, Popular Prices ;-4d to 10s 6d. Doors open 7.10 (early doors 6.45). Commence 7.30. MONDAY NEXT, DEC. 6TH, SAINTS AND SINNERS. G R A N D~ T REA T R E, Magnificent Production of HENRY ARTHUR JONES'S GREATEST PLAY— jgAINTS AND gINNERS. HARDING THOMAS as The Minister. ELAINE VERNER as Letty Fletcher. J-^AST SEVEN DAYS. SIR NOEL PATON'S WONDROUS PICTURE, THE MUCK RAKE, POSITIVELY CLOSES ITS EXHIBITION AT MR FREKE'S GALLERY, 12, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF, ON SATURDAY, DEC. 11TH. 436e Hours, 10 till 8. ADMISSION 6d. 2974 A UTOMATIC BALL RETURNER should be on every Billiard Table. An ex- cellent Christmas Gift.—Orme and Sons, Limited, Manchester, London, and Glasgow. 2959 Jttgal liotias. IN BANKRUPTCY, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THOMAS LOCKYER, of Nos. 8 and 10, Vaughan-street, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Draper and General Furnisher, was, on the 1st day of December, 1897, ADJUDGED BANKRUPT by the County Court of Carmarthenshire, holden at Carmarthen. 3085 THOS. THOMAS, Official Receiver. MRS MARY WILLANS, DECEASED. —All PERSONS having CLAIMS against the ESTATE of the late Mrs MARY WILLANS, late of 3, Rock-terrace, Widow, who died on the 25th November inst, are required to SEND Particulars thereof to me at once.—R. W. Dees, 20, High-street, Swansea, Solicitor of the Deceased's Representa- tives. 3068 public Appouttttuttis. pORTH cbUNTY (DUAL) SCHOOL, The GOVERNORS REQUIRE the services of an ASSISTANT MISTRESS capable of teaching Short- hand and Book-keeping as well as English subjects. Salary, JE110 per annum. Applications, with recent testimonials, to be sent on or before December 15th, 1897, to the Head Master, County School, Porth, Glam. 3078 W. T. DAVIES, Clerk. Y) O NTYPOOL UNION. APPOINTMENT OF COOK. The Guardians will, at their next meeting, to be held at the Board Room on the 9th December, 1897, proceed to the APPOINTMENT of a COOK, at a salary of £25 per annum, with rations, washing, and residence in the \V orkhouse (without beer). Candidates must be single women or widows with- out encumbrance, between the ages of 25 and 35, and have had cooking experience. The person appointed will be required to assist and act generally under the supervision of the Matron. The appointment, when made, will be subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers Superannua- tion Act, 1896, for which purpose the value of the emoluments has been fixed at £ 25 per annum, and the age of the appointed candidate must be verified by production of her birth certificate. Applications, in the handwriting of the candidate, enùorsed Application for Cook," stating experience, ü conversant with steam cooldng arrangements, age. and present and previous occupation, accompanied by copies of three recent testimonials, to be Bent to me not later than TUESDAY, the 7th December, 1897, before 5 p.m. By order of the Board, T. WATKINS, Clerk. Union Offices, Club Chambers, Pontypool, 26th November, 1897. 2985 Hotels, jBinmg-rfloma, &c. BOUBNEMOUTBL URLINGTON HOTEL, Cork-] street, W., near Burlington Arcade. BUCKINGHAM PALACE HOTEL, S.W..opposite Buckingham }■ LONDON. Palace and close to Victoria Station. Special Boarding terms. Suites of Rooms facing Buckingham Palace Gardens from 12s a day. > BURLINGTON HOTEL, Boscombe, BOURNEMOUTH, facing the sea. Protected from north and east. Extensive pleasure grounds. A beautiful Winter Garden just added; also a Bicycle Room. Fine passenger lift. East Bournemouth Station. BURLINGTON HOTELS (Limited), Proprietors. Three Hotels noted for excellence and economical charges. Tariff, containing full particulars, free on applica- tion to the Managers. 2036 BEXHILL-QN-SEA. BEXHILL-ON-SEA (THE ENGLISH TROUVILLE).—The Coming Christmas Holidays. The SACKVILLE HOTEL, only hotel on De La Warr Estate (east sea front), adjoining Kursaal cycling boulevard and golf grounds. Highest class hotel without extravagant charges. Tariff on applica- tion to the Manager. 2139 DOVER. A MAGNIFICENT HOTEL AT DOVER IN DOVER BAY. THE HOTEL BURLINGTON. Accommodates 400 guests. Is superbly ap- pointed with all the comforts of a well-arranged mansion at moderate cost. Perfect cuisine. Best of everything without extravagant charges. Brochure and Tariff Free. The Dover Golf Links for use of Hotel Burlington visitors The Finest Coast Hotel in England. IN DOVER BAY, DOVER. 1277 SWANSEA LONGLANDS FAMILY AND COMMERCLAL HOTEL, ST. SWANSEA (Within ten minutes' walk of G.W.R. Station). This magnificent Hotel is NOW OPEN under new management. Every home comfort at strictly moùerate charges. Stock-rooms. First-class Billiard-room.. Tramcaxs from all parts of the town pass the door every five minutes. Tariff on application. 2208 A. FRY, PROPRIETOR. ROYAL HOTEL SWANSEA. This Hotel is being THOROUGHLY RENOVATED and RE-DECORATED, and is now under the Supervision of Mr W. SMITH, late of the Park Hotel, Cardiff, who will be pleased to see his Old Friends and Patrons. 2110 WM. SMITH, Manager. ,.r. WE STON-SUPER-MARE. X\7"ESTON SUPER MARE.—The V GRAND ATLANTIC is the principal and leading Hotel. Stands in four acres of ornamental grorrn<Ï¡. facing the sea. Contains 120 sumptuously- appointed rooms. All the handsome Public Rooms command full Views of the Bay. Hydraulic lift and all modern improvements. Ten minutes' walk from railway station and golf links. Own model dairy farm.—For terms, which are strictly moderate, apply to the Manager. Telegraphic address Atlantic," Weston-super-Mare. National Telephone No. 11.— Non-residents are admitted to luncheon, hot and cold collations, at 2s 6d. Table d'Hote Dinner, consisting of eight courses, including dessert, 5s. 1253 MPORTANT to THOSE WHO SUE^QR. JJL Horton's I.X.L. Pills are guaranteed to cure all 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 North, Birmingham. AgentsCardiff—R. Mumford, Chemist, &c., Meteor- street, Splotlands, and Castle-road, Roath. Merthyr— Wills, Chemist. Swansea—Lloyd, Chemist, Oxford- street. Newport—Young, Chemist, High-street. N.B. —Has never been known to ail. Letters answered free. Please name paper, 1171 public ^mus^nuitts. CARDIFF 'Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." THE E M P I R E. MANAGING DEBEOIOR OSWALD BXOLZ. TO-NIGHT I THE PEERLESS SANDOW IN "SANDOWS OLYMPI A." THE BEAUTY OF ADONIS AND THE STRENGTH OF HERCULES Unified in this Incomparable Athlete! THE GERETTOS, I SYD MAY, Mnsical Comedians. | Mimic. THE ROBERT AUBREY TROUPE of Comedians in Anywhere in a Minute." MY FANCY," I BOSIE MAY, Unique Dancer. | Songstress. Mn GEORGE BROOKS, Comic Vocalist; And THE BROS. ETHARIEN, With the Mechanical Horse. NEXT WEEK— THE KABNO "BIG" TROUPE IN "JAIL BIRDS." ALSO TOM COSTELLO. Box Office open daily from 10 to 4 Saturdays, 10 to 1. Also from 7 to 10 each evening for bookings for subse quent dates. Two Complete Performances Every Evening Between 7 and 9 and 9 and 11. pHILHARIONIALL, CARDIFF. MUST SHORTLY CLOSE. FOURTH WEEK OF JOSEPH POOLE'S LATEST AND GREATEST MYRIORAMA SIGHTS OF THE ^YOELD. The Grandest Pictorial Triumphs of the Age. POOLE'S VARIETY ORGANISATIONS. The Largest and Best Touring. Every Evening at 7.45 Doors Open at 7.15. Wed- nesdays and Saturdays at 3. Prices of Admission :—3s, 2s, Is. and 6d. Early doors, 3d extra to all parts. Manager .J. W. POOLE. Proprietor and Originator Mr JOSEPH POOLE. Must Shortly Close, having to open in Swansea for the Annual Xmas Season. 16360-2583-23e SWANSEA. THE EMPIRE, MANAGING DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! The Recherche Parisians, LES GARDENIAS, A popular Quartette, from the principal Continental Theatres and the Palace, London. THE THREE KEZIAHS, Three Charming Ladies on Silver Ladders. SISTERS MONTROSE, JOHNNY DWYER, MARY LYNNE, FLO BURRIS. and REZENE and ROBINI. NextWetk :— Permane's Comic Bears, Spanish Bull Fight, etc. A1 "RAND THEATRE, SWANSEA. Mr H. H. MORELL, and Mr FBEDK. MOUILLOT, Proprietors. MONDAY, Nov. 29th, 1897, and five following nights at 7.30, engagement of Miss Cissy Grahame's Com- pany in the up-to-date Musical Comedy, the success of two seasons, from Daly's and Prince of Wales Theatres— A GAIETY GIRL. Box Plan at Gwynne H. Brader's, 17, Heathfield- street, where seats may be booked, or by letter or telegram. To Commence at 7.30. 1273 „ NEWPORT. THE E M P IRE. _JL MANAGING DIRECTOR—OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! Polverini's Cinematographe with views of THE TURKO-GREEK WAR. JACKLEY and FRATELLI, CHARLES DEANE, SISTERS SANTLEY, VOLTI and RAY. ADA LONSDALE, And the inimitable" HILARITY" Pantomime By the Karnos. Next Week-LOCKHART'S COMIC ELEPHANTS, The Three Keziahs, Rezene and Robini. LYCEUM, NEWPORT. J_J Proprietor & Man&ger. Mr CLARENCE SOUNES. THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE GHOP G I R L. Prices, 6d to £lls. Box Office Open Daily Ten to Four. Telephone, 158 Nat. 496e 1956 NEXT WEEK—ORIENTAL AMERICA. fetiiers autr Contracts. Q^REAT WESTERN RAILWAY. The Directors of this Compwiy are prepared to receive TENDERS for the SUPPLY of about 1,675 tons of FIR PITWOOD for Colliery use. Specification with form of Tender (upon which alone Tenders will be received) may be obtained of the Secretary at Paddington Station, or of the Stores Superintendent at Swindon. Tenders addressed to the undersigned and marked outside. Tender for Pitwood," will be received on or before Tuesday, the 14th instant. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. 3081 G. K. MILLS, Secretary. Paddington Station, London, 1st December, 1897. THE GRAIGOLA MERTHYR CO., LIMITED, SWANSEA, invite TENDERS for the SUPPLY of STORES and MATERIALS for the six months ending 30th June next as follows —Ironmongery, Steam Piping and Fittings, Tiles and Steel Bars, Bolts and Nuts, Rivets, Nails, etc.; Pack- ings, Waste, etc.; India Rubber Sheeting and Washers and Asbestos, Timber, Iron and Steel. Forms of Tender may be obtained up to the 11th inst. upon application in writing only to the Company. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. December 1st, 1897. 3073 TENDERS INVITED by the COM- J)L PANIA TRASATLANTICA, SPAIN, for the SUPPLY of BEST CARDIFF COAL for their Steamers over the year 1898, at the following Ports, and for the following approximate Quantities :— CARDIFF 25.000 to 50,000 Tons LIVERPOOL 15,000 „ 20,000 „ PORT SAID 20,ÜI."().. 25,000 „ SINGAPORE. 20,000 „ 25,000 ADEN 7,000 „ 8,000 „ COLOMBO 5,000 „ 6,000 „ MARSEILLES 5,000 „ 6,000 „ LAS^ PALMAS j MONTEVIDEO ( 2/3,000 Tons each Port. BUENOS AIRES BUENOS AIRES The Tenders for shipment at Cardiff are required for Large Colliery-screened Coal f.o.b., whilst those for Liverpool must be for delivery alongside Steamers in Dock. Tenders for supplies at outports are required for delivery trimmed into bunkers. All tenders are to include fall clause. Payment at 60 days. All prices net. No commission to inter- mediaries. All Tenders to be addressed to "Sres Delegados de 10. Compania Trasatlantica," Cadiz, Spain, must arrive at latest on the 15th December, 1897. The Compania do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. 991 JGUTTINGTON BRICK WORKS. B. M. S. S. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! RED PRESSED FACINGS. RED COMMON PRESSED FACINGS. Prices and samples sent free on application to THE BUILDING MATERIAL SUPPLY STORES, 16a, CHESTER-ST.. SHRE WSBURY. 3084 THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE BRICK CO., LIMITED, CAKEMORE BLUE BRICK WORKS, BLACKHEATH, STAFFS. ALL KINDS OF BEST BLUE PAVINGS, COPES FACING BRICKS, BULLNOSE, PLINTHS, &c. Prices and Samples on application. 2741 PAPERHANGINGS 1 PAPER. j_ HANGINGS! GENUINE SALE. ROBERT LEWIS & CO., OF CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. CARDIFF, Are holding their ANNUAL SALE. Great Reductions fr Current Prices. Choicest Designs and Colourings. Ceilinf cLnd Wall u037-»43e Address-ROBT. LEWTS & Co., Custom House-street, Cardiff. THE SCHOLASTIC TRADxiTG CO. JL LTD. 7, ST. JOHN'S-SQUARE, CARDIFF. J PRIVATE XMAS BOOK OF SPECIMENS, I NOW READY. I DIARIES AND CALENDARS FOR 1898. | It WE ST W A YD HO." By KINGSLEY. Is 9d CASH. J< SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL BOOKS FOR Tin: SCIENCE CLASSES KEPT IN STOCK. MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. Drawing Paper, Rubber, Leads, India. Ink. &0. INDIAN CLUBS AND DUMB-BEL L3. SHORTHAND BOOKS AND PENCILS. 1718 16319 ——— 3354 7, ST. BUY THE CARDIFF TIMES K SOUTH WALES WEEKLY NEWS—ONE PET STF, fSgginess jlftftrrssrs. 1897. CHMSTMAS1897. ■ HOWELL & £ J OMPANT tjjt Beg to Inform their Caetotnen that on NNN) rjlHURSDAY NEXT. JJECEMBER 2ND, 1897, j^H They will open their FANCY BAZAAB <j)! IN TRINITY-STREET, NEXT DOOD TO THE MARKET. rn IIIMCM HOWELL & CO; are this year making ft larger and more varied display of Fancy Articles than in any previous year, and they feel sure even the most fastidious taate tfitl be satisfied. NNt ——— N It woold be almost impossible to ennmenil ail the articles for sale, but the following will give an idea of the different classes of Good* LEATHER GOODS OF ALL DEBOBIP TIONS. jtj DESKS AND WORK BOXES. CLOCKS AND BRONZES. H BOOKS AND PICTURED DOLLS AND BON-BONS: H ELECTRO PLATE. H WOOD AND TIN TOm wtj H PERFUMERY AND SOAP. FANS. fl H WOOD TRAYS AND BOXES, etc., &0. I H pRIVATE "QHRISTMAS CAlms. I I H. a.nd Co. have Cards of the rery Latest Designs to choose from. il A large selection of |gl BOXES OF XMAS CARDS FL t Containing 6, 10, and 12 Cards with BnvelopMU M In addition to the above, H. and Co. would N remind their Customers who are baying l Charity Goods that their Stocks in varions ii departments have never been so large and Ot such extraordinary good value. —. S Most of the Departments have eleariaf lines to offer, such as DRESS GOODS1 MANTLES, JACKETS, COSTUMES, and CAPES. ■$;i MERCEBY 4' DEPARTMENT '< Is full of Job lines in MEN'S OVERCOATS. SHIRTS, PANTS, DRAWERS, TEES. Ac., Ae. .<lj HI I f. .1 H. and Co. would urgently ask their CutoiMK to make their Purchases as early as possible tct. ensure fall satisfaction. Last year hundreds went away unserved during the week previooa to Christmas. u —————— < .< 4 JJOWELL AND COMPANY, § $ THE CARDIFF JQRAPERS," QARDIFFF* m r *■' 'l,1 i