The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

SHIPPING NOTIOES. AMERICA. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. The Steamers of this Line have an unequalled record of half a century for safety and comfort, and take specified courses according to the seasons of the year. FROM LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN To NEW YORK. TO BOSTON. TJMBRIA .Sat., Feb. 21 PAVONIA Thur., Feb. 19 SERVIA .Sat., Feb. 28 SCYTHIA Thur., Feb. 26 ETRURIA Sat., Mar. 7 CATALONIA Thur., Mar. 5. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION at moderate I fares for FIRST and SECOND Class Passengers also through to CHINA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA. STEERAGE PASSENGERS to all parts of America and Canada at Low Rates those by Boston Steemers booked to NEW YORK without extra charge. THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, 8, Water-street, Liverpool. OR TO THEIR A<JENT— D. S. THOMAS, 551] Schoolmaster, Llandovery. AMERICAN LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA, EVERY WEDNESDAY. First-class, full powered Iron Steamships. Accommodation for passengers, equal to any European Line. Passengers and goods landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. THIS IS THE SHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE TO THE WEST. Apply to RICHARDSON. SPENCE & CO., 8] 19 and 22, Water Street, LIVERPOOL. FEMALE DOMESTIC SERVANTS from 17 to JP 35 years of age obtain FREE PASSAGES BY STEAMER TO QUEENSLAND, where they are greatly in demand and receive good wages; only pay- inents-El for ship kit, and fare to depot in London. ASSISTED PASSAGES are also granted to labourers whose labour is connected with the land, such as FARM LABOURERS, GARDENERS, I MINERS, QUARRYMEN, &c., and to approved females, such as DRESSMAKERS, TRAINED NURSES, &c. An experienced Surgeon and Matron accompany each steamer, and on arrival passengers are received into the Government depot, free of charge. Forms of application, rates of passage, handbooks, and all other information may be obtained on applica- tion to THE AGENT-GENERAL FOR QUEENSLAND, Westminster Chambers, 1, Victoria Street, London, S.W. All persons who pay their own passages to the Colony, should apply for LAND ORDER WAR. RANTS before embarking. Forms and particulars to be obtained from the Shipping Firms booking the passengers, or from the Agent-General for Queensland. Warrants will not be issued to persons applying after they have left England. [230 PUBLIC NOTICES. Telegraphic Address: GALLOWAY, CARMARTHEN. J. J. GALLOWAY, 3, QUEETF STREET, CARMARTHEN, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PASTRY COOK AND CONFECTIONER. NOTED for superior Cake, not to be equalled at the price. Schools and Meetings supplied with quantities to any Railway Station within 30 Miles, carriage paid. LIST OF PRICES No. O.-A cheap Cake 3d. per lb. 1.—School Cake, 4d. 2.-A really good Cake 5d. 3:-A superior Cake 6d. 4.-Extra super 7d. Others at 8d., 9d., 10d., and lid. per lb. TESTIMONIAL. Waunifor, Maesyerugiau, R.S.O. "Mrs Charles Lloyd begs to thank Mr Galloway for the excellent way in which he executed her order, all the cakes, &c., being so fresh and good." A CARD." C. MORGAN, M.R.C.V.S., L., VETERINARY S URGEOV, 13, King-street, Carmarthen. [5 BANN WHISKEY. WHERE really pure and matured Irish Whiskey of the old-fashioned type is desired, there is no Whiskey (at a reasonable price) to approach BANN and if constant Good Quality be borne in mind, there is no better at any price. BA.NN WHISKEY-one quality onl!J- THE BEST. JAMES WILSOX & SON, Ltd., Belfast. AGENTS FOR CARUARTHEX- BRIGSTOCKE & SON, 54, KING STREET. Price, 458. per dozen, less 3s. per dozen allowance for cash payments. [533 Ho HORSESHOE LE CATTLE E) SPICE IT PAYS BREEDERS And Farmers to use HORSE SHOE CATTLE SPICE with the food they give their cattle, as it rapidly improves the condition of the animals, brings up their weight, and increases their market value. The HORSESHOE" CAT- TLE SPICE is a highly feeding condiment for Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, &c. Proprietors— THE BRITISH CATTLE FOODS CO. (LIMITED), LONDON. WORRIED FARMERS Who read with anxiety the state- ments of scientists that earth is losing its fertility and yielding poorer produce year after year, are assured that the HORSE- SHOE" CATTLE SPICE supplies the natural salts deficient in the herbage through loss of the Earth's fertility. Vide recent correspondence in The Times. "HORSESHOE" CATTLE SPICE AGENT WILLIAM JONES, CORN, FLOUR, ALE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, CANTON STORES, LLANDILO. (BRANCH AT AMMANFORD). [341 LLOYDS BANK LIMITED. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 173,750 SHARES OF £ 50 EACH. £ 8,687,500. CAPITAL PAID UP. £ 8 PER SHARE. £ 1,390,000. RESERVED FUND £ 850,000. DIRECTORS: THOMAS SALT, ESQ., M.P., CHAIRMAN. JOHN SPENCER PHILLIPS, ESQ., DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN. CHARLES EDWARD BARNETT, ESQ. GEORGE BRAITHWAITE LLOYD, ESQ. BERNARD TINDAL BOSANQUET, ESQ. RICHARD BORRADAILE LLOYD, ESQ. EDWARD GEM, ESQ, SAMPSON SAMUEL LLOYD, ESQ. EDWARD BRODIE HOARE, ESQ., M.P. JOHN CHARLES SALT, ESQ. c1 JOHN JAFFRAY, EsQ. RICHARD VASSAR VASSAR-SMITH, ESQ. JOSEPHSCRIVENER KEEP, ESQ. GEORGE DUNBAR WHATMAN, ESQ. J. ARTHUR KENRICK, ESQ. WILLIAM DE WINTON, ESQ. ROBERT WOODWARD, ESQ. GENERAL MANAGER-HOWARD LLOYD. J STATEMENT 0F LIABILITIES AND ASSETS ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, 1890. LIABILITIES— Subscribed Capital (being 173,750 Shares of £50 each) 0 0 Capital called up, viz., 173,750 Shares at £8 per Share £ 1,390,000 0 0 Heserved Fund £ 780 000 0 0 Ditto (added from Premiums on Shares) 40,000 0 0 820,000 0 0 ——————— 2,210,000 0 0 Debts owing to sundry persons by the Company- On Bills or Notes accepted or endorsed. 339,378 4 11 On Deposit, Current, and other Accounts 19,277,245 1 1 Liabilities in respect of Customers' Loans to Biokers, fully secured £ 435,000 0 0 Liability in respect of Guarantee re Baring Bros. and Co £ 250,000, 0 0 Profit (including 29,030 lis. 3d. brought forward from last year) £ 284,626 0 0 Less Interim Dividend for Half-year ending 30th June, n n at 15 per cent, per annum *"J' >oUU u u Income Tax on Dividends and Bonus for the year. £ 5,912 10 0 103,412 10 0 £ 181,213 10 0 Balance, proposed to be appropriated as follows In payment of Half-year's Dividend to 31st December, 1 i n A at 15 per cent, per annum *|1U4'4,U u 0 In payment of Bonus of 4s. per Share 34,750 0 0 To be added to the Reserved Fund 30,000 0 0 To be carried forward to next year 12,213 10 0 181,213 10 0 £ 22/ 07,836 16 0 A SSE TS- Cash in hand, with Bank of England, at Call, and Short Notice. 24,378,996 9 8 Bills of Exchange. 2,583,651 14 9 Consols and other British Government Securities £ 2 958,921 8 10 Indian and Colonial Government Securities, Corporation Stocks, English^ Railway Debenture and Preference Stocks, &c J 1 4,841,744 1 11 u „ 11,804,392 6 4 r • i5v^s rV^18 "ro™,ssory Notes, and other Securities and Properties 9,450,307 19 8 labilities of Customers for Bills accepted or endorsed by the Company 339,378 4 11 Bank Premises and Furniture 413,858 5 1 222,007,836 16 0 HOWARD tiLOYD, GENERAL MANAGER WE HEREBY CERTIFY that we have examined the Accounts of the Company, and that the above Statement correctly sets forth the position of its affairs on the 31st day of December, 1890. G. A. HARRISON, BARRATT, WEdT AND THORLEY, ) CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, PRICE, WATERHOUSE AND CO., f AUDITORS. PLACES OF BUSINESS. HEAD OFFICE BIRMINGHAM. REGISTERED OFFICE 72, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, E.C. „ — — LONDON WL^VL2' L°S,BA«D TTREET' A C WEST KENSINGTON .—42, HAMMERSMITH ROAD, W. iXrT,i OO i' ST- JAMOS S STAE«R' SW' HAMPSTEAD -13 AND 14, HIGH STREET, N.W. PIMLICO 33, BELGRAVE ROAD, S.W. BIRMINGHAM :— ColmorcRow f Temple Row Aston Road Deritend I Gt. Hampton Street High Street New Street Bristol Street Five Ways Gooch Street Aberdare Cheltenham Hastings Newport (Salop) Stratford-on-Avon Abergavenny Coventry Haverfordwest Northampton Tamworth Atherstone Darlaston Hereford Oldbury Tenbury Barry Docks Dowlais Ironbridge Oswestry Tonbridge Brecon Droiticich Kidderminster Pontypool Tunbridge Wells Bridgnorth Dudley Leamington Presteigne Walsall Bromsgrovc Ellesmere Leominster Ross Warwick Broscley Enfield Lichfield Rugby Wednesbury Burton-on-Trent Evesham Llanelly Rugcley Wellington (Salop) Cannock Folkestone Longton St. Leonards Welshpool Cardiff Gloucester Ludlow Shifnal West Bromwich Do. Bute Docks Great Bridge Malvern Shipston-on-Stour Whitchurch (Salop) Cardigan Halesowen Merthyr Tydfil Shrewsbury Willenhall Carmarthen Handsworth Newcastle (Staffs.) Smethwick Wolverhampton C(iterhai,t Valley Hanley Newport (Mon.) Stafford Worcester SUB-BRANCHES AND AGENCIES. Alvcchurch Cleobury Mortimer Kenilivortle, Mountain Ash Southam Asticood Bank Coleshill Kidwellu Newcastle Emlyn Southborough Bexhill Craven Arms Kings Norton j Oakengates Stratford Road Bidford Dawley Llandyssul Pembrey (Birmingham) Blackwood Eccleshall Malvern Link Penkridge Sutton Coldlield Bloonisbury Fishguard, Maluern Wells Pershore Wenlock (Birmingham) Harborne Montpellier St.Leoit(ilrds-oit-Sea Weoblev Bloxwich Hednesford (Cheltenham) Selly Oak Whitland Br e wood Hirwain Moseley Solihull WITH this Bank have been incorporated, by purchase or amalgamation, the long-established Banks of LLOYDS and Co., and MOILLIET and SONS, of Birmingham BARNETTS, HoAREsand Co and BOSANQUET SALT and Co., of London; STEVENSON, SALT and Co., of Stafford and Lichfield; P. and H WILLIAMS of Wednesbury A. BUTLIN and Sox, of Rugby K. and W. F. FRYER, of Wolverhampton 1. and I C. WUIGHT and Co., of Burton-on-Trent; BECK and Co., of Shrewsbury and Welshpool; PRITCHARD, GORDON and Co. of Broseley and Bridgnorth WILKINS and Co., of Brecon, Cardiff, and elsewhere in South Wales; BEECHINGS and Co., of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, &c. and the following Banking Companies viz., the BIRMINGHAM JOINT STOCK BANK LIMITED, the WORCESTER CITY AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY LIMITED, the WARWICK AND LEAMINGTON BANKING COMPANY, the SHROPSHIRE BANKING COMPANY, and the COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE BANKING COMPANY. This Bank has Correspondents and Agents in most of the large towns in the British Isles as well as in Australia, Canada, the West Indies, Mauritius, and other Colonies, and thus offers to the'public great facilities for transacting Banking business. CURRENT ACCOUNTS are opened upon the terms usually adopted by Bankers. DEPOSITS are received at interest subject to fourteen days' notice of withdrawal, or by speciil, agreement. DRAFTS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT are granted upon Agents and CIRCULAR NOTES payable in all parts of the world, issued. PURCHASES and SALES of Government Stocks effected and every description of Banking business transacted. A DECLARATION OF SECRECY is signed, on appointment, by every person engaged in the Bank's service. [575 COMMERCE HOUSE, CARMARTHEN. ANNUAL WINTER CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON. In the Dress Department will be found several Lots of Goods marked at extremely low prices. A very special line in Black Merino at 2s. 2 Ad. per yard, worth 2s lid A large assortment of double-width Fancy Dress Material, Is. 621-d. per yard, worth 2s. lid. per yard. Special reductions in Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Mackintoshes, etc. All season's Stuffs marked at absolute clearance prices. Blankets, Quilts, Counterpanes, Sheets and Sheetings, and all Household Drapery Goods, greatly reduced. 0 Some very special lines in White Lace Curtains, Hambro Cloths, bleached Damask Table Cloths and Napkins. A large assortment of Oxford Shirtings to be cleared. The few remaining Carpet Chairs and Fancy Baskets marked under cost. Fancy Gipsy Tables, octagon and square, at Is. 21-d. each to clear. A VISIT IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. February 5th, 1891. THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANDED ESTATES. THE LAND LOAN AND ENFRANCHISEMENT COMPANY (Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament) ADVANCES MONEY to Landowners for Drainage, the Erection of Farm Buildings, Artizans' and Miners' Cottages, Trial Pits for Mines, and for the General Improvement of Landed Property; also to TENANTS FOR LIFE, for the ERECTION of and ADDITIONS to ESTATE MANSIONS, STABLES, and OUTBUILDINGS, and their general sanitary improvement; the amount borrowed being repaid by a terminable rent-charge. No investigation of title 13 necessary. Prospectus and forms of application may be obtained at the Company's Offices. 22, Gieat George-street, Westminster, S.W. EDWIN GARROD, Secretary. I MORTGAGE AND GROUND-RENT BRANCH OF THE LAND LOAN AND ENFRANCHISEMENT COMPANY. THE COMPANY'S REGISTER contains various sums of trust and otiber moneys awaiting invest inent on Mortgage and for the purchase of Ground Rents. Further particnlais on application. 22, Great George-street, Westminster, S.W. EDWIN GARROD, Secretary. [115 Established 1854. 1 D. TITUS WILLIAMS, BOOKBINDER, ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL HOUSE, CARMARTHEN, Having taken over the Business lately carr:ed on by his father (the late Thomas Williams), D. T. W begs most respectfully to rettirn thanks to the Public for the kind patronage hitherto accorded his father, and hopes to be favoured with a continuance of their kind support. BIBLES, MUSIC, ALBUMS, and OLD BOOKS BOUND and REPAIRED with the greatest care. SECOND-HAND BOOKS BOUGHT, SOLD, OR EXCHANGED. H. & T. PROCTOR, ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS OF PREPARED BONE MANURES, FOR CORN, GRASS, ROOT, AND OTHER CROPS; ALSO Superphosphate of Lime. WORKS :-CATHAY, BRISTOL. Telegraphic Address: PROCTOR." BRISTOL. ESTABLISHED 1812. H& T. PROCTOR'S PREPARED BONE • MANURES for Grass Lands favour a heavy growth of Grass and improve the quality of the herbage. H. & T. PROCTOR'S POTATO MANURE will profitably increase the crop, and by its use the morbid action of the Potato plant may, to a great extent, be prevented. H. & T. PROCTOR'S BARLEY AND OAT MANURES very much in. crease the yield, and im- prove the quality of the grain. Price List and particulars of Prizes for Root Crops offered in 1891 on application to H. & T. PROCTOR, CATHAY, BRISTOL. [534 PUBLIC NOTICES. PRACTICAL LESSONS in Land Surveying, JL Valuing, &c. given by D. P. Davies, 13, Stone- bridge Park, Willesden, N.W. [556 TAILORING DEPARTMENT I Under the Management of an experienced London Cutter, 16 years in the West End. SPRING & SUMMER PATTERNS NOW REA D YON APPLICATION. D. LITkees, 13A, 14, & 15, GUILDHALL-SQUARE, CARMARTHEN. [547 CHRISTMAS SEASON, 1890. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of FRUITS of all description now in stock at very reasonable prices. Having purchased under very favourable circumstances, I am able to offer EXCEPTIONAL VALUES in CURRANTS from 3'd ner lb RAISINS 3.d. „ SULTANAS oa. Finest Mixed ORANGE and LEMON PEEL 8d. Do. ORANGE, LEMON, and CITRON 10d. „ T. SMITH, 'I WHOLESALE A RETAIL GROCER. PROVISION MERCHANT d: CONFECTIONER, KING-STREET, CARMARTHEN. [365 MR. C. K. W HEATLEY, PROFESSIONAL PIANOFORTE TUNER. PIANOS tuned singly or by the year. Special attention given to American Organs and Har- moniums. All kinds of instruments repaired. Note the Address— 30, TERR ACF, ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. THE PROVINCIAL ADVERTISING, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING OFFICES, LYDNEY, GLO'STERSHIRE. ADVERTISERS should send for Prospectus to jTY. the Provincial Advertising Offices, Lydney. Glo'r,tershire. [6 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE LLANEGWAD AND BRECHFA U.D. SCHOOL BOARD. LADIES AXD GENTLEMEN, I beg to return you my warmest thanks for your kind support to me at the last election. I had seven plumpers, but for the race I ran so well in the district I am glad and thankful. During the ensuing three years I shall do my utmost to discharge my duties to your entire satisfaction. I beg to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, WILLIAM EVANS. Monachty, Llanegwad, 17th February, 1891. [584 ABERAYRON UNION. I the undersigned, hereby give Notice, that the j AUDIT of the Accounts of the said Aberayron Union, and of the Rural Sanitary District in the said Union and of the several Parishes and Contributory .y Places^ contained in the said Union and District, or in the said Union solely, for the half-year ended 29th September last, will commence at the Board-room of the Guardians of the Poor of the said Union at Aber- ayron, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, at 12 o'clock at noon. Dated the 16th day of February, 1891. (Signed) EDWARD JONES, District Auditor of the South Wales Audit District. [573 SCHOOL BOARD ACCOUNTS. I the undersigned, hereby give Notice, that the y AUDITS of the Accounts of the undermentioned School Boards for the year, as the case may be, ended 29th September last, will severally commence at the place and at the respectives times specified below. Titne appointed for Audit. Name of School Place at which Audit. Board will be held Date: Hour Lianfiban,gel- h II 12 n'n. Ystrad L, ) Llansaintfraed Workhouse, < p. m. Llanllwchairan f Aberayro 4 Llanarth 9.30 Cilcennin J If*eb2o 21.30 Dated the 16th day of February, 1891. (Signed) EDWARD JONES, District Auditor of the South Wales Audit District. [574 DA VID NICHOLAS (DECEASED). Pursuant to the provisions of an Act of Parliament, of and$3 Vict,y c, intituled A it Act to fnrthcr amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees," NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all creditors and persons having any debts, claims, or de- mands upon or against the Estate of DAVID NICHOLAS, late of the village and parish of Llanddowror, in the county of Carmarthen, grocer who died on the 22nd day of September, 1890, and whose will, with a codicil thereto, was proved in the District Registry of the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice at Car- marthen, on the Jbth day of January last, by the Rev. Thomas Jones, of Llanddowror Vicarage, near St. Clears, Clerk in Holy Orders; and Griffith Thomas, of Bishop's Court, Saint Clears, Auctioneer (the executors named in the said will), are hereby required to send in particulars in writinsr of their debts, claims, or demands to me, the undersigned, on or before the 25th day of March next; and notice is hereby further given that at the expiration of such time the said executors will proceed to administer the Estate and distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which the said executors shall then have had notice, and that the said executors will not be liaoie ior tne^ assets 01 trie said deceased, or any pait thereof so distributed, to any person or persons of j whose claim or demand they shall then not have had notice. Dated this 18th day of February, 1891. W. MORGAN GRIFFITHS, Saint Mary-street, Carmarthen, 583] Solicitor for the said Executors. WANTED. > d WANTED, a respectable YOUTH as an Appren- tice to Outfitting and Gents' Mercery. Apply to F. Gladwin, Bridgend. [525 MONEY WANTED. WANTED, Loan of £ 100 for 7 years on Life Policy and good Security. Good Interest.— Apply Journal Office, Carrmathen. [552 GROCERY & PROVISIONS —Wanted, four nice BOYS to learn the Grocery and Provision Trade. No premium.-Apply to W. Pegler & Son, Pontypool. [557 WANTED, good general SERVANT able to do plain cooking.—Apply, stating last place and wages, Mrs Gladwin, Bridgend. [555 NO SALARY.—Wanted, by a Christian Person, situation in a gentleman or lady's family. Adver- tiser is honest, obedient, and attentive. — Apply Caleb," Journal Office, Carmarthen. [549 AGENT WANTED.—For Artificial Manures, of all classes, by large manufacturers (Organic Manure C2 per ton). Sold to guaranteed analysis. Liberal terms to responsible energetic man, with good connection amongst farmers. Apply to Hamilton and Co., Limited, the Sovereign Chemical Works, Wands- worth, London. [563 COTTAGE wanted, on or near the coast, next C March. Six or eight rooms; unfurnished. Rent not over 1:20. -Address "L," care of Editor. [567 WANTED, COWMAN wife, servants' washing W good cottage and garden Churchman large family unsuitable. E. Thomas, Esq., Wellfield, Builth. [568 BRICK-MAKER. • Wanted, a foreman Brick- maker for a Fire Brick Works. Must have a thorough knowledge of the business and of brick making machinery.—Address James White & Co., Widnes. [580 WANTED, thoroughly clean GENERAL SER- VANT must be willing.—Apply, with refer- ences, Plasycoed, Troedyrhiw. [572 FOR SALE. EATHERS.-Pure (no mixture of wing and tail J- clippings), fit for use, to be had only of the Sole Agent (for the last 25 years)—William Evans, Stag's Head, near Market, Carmarthen. [404. I^OR SALE, splendid well-trained SHEEP-DOG; must be sold, price moderate.—Apply JOURNAL Office, Carmarthen. [562 ABOUT 25 TONS of good MEADOW HAY for Sale. — Apply, Mr3 Jones, Goitre, Velindre, Handy ssil. [076 TO BE LET. TO LET, furnished APARTMENTS, within 2 miles of Carmarthen.—Apply to Z., care of Mrs Jones, Bronwydd Anns, Carmarthen. [536 rilO BE LET on lease, a very commodious Site for -L a Factory, with an excellent supply of water from two rivers, Gran and Gwen, situated close to Pencader Station, and a most convenient place to have a siding. —For further particulars apply to Mrs Evans, Cwni- gwen Hall, Pencader, Carmarthen. Tenders for above site, with about 5 acres of land 60 years lease, to be sent to the above address on or before March 4th, 1891. Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. [521 TO BE LET (furnished or unfurnished), for a term, CWMFFRWD, about-1 mile from Carmarthen Junction and 1J from Carmarthen Town, containing hall, dining-room, drawing room, library, 6 bedrooms, dressing-room, other offices and conveniences stables, coach-house, and other out-buildings; walled and vegetable gardens and lawn tennis court also land if desired -For particulars apply to John Francis, land agent, Carmarthen. [564 SOUTH WALES.—LLANSTEPHAN, CAR- MARTHENSHIRE. TO BE LET, with immediate jxtssession. for a-term of years, either furnished or unfurnished, an exceedingly attractive and delightfully situated SEA- SIDE PROPERTY, known as "THE COTTAGE," comprising a substantially erected and very com- modious Family Residence, standing in its own beautifully laid-out and well wooded grounds, and "1. M"'V'-l..I..lU., RoJ.J.U commanding magnificent views of Carmarthen Bay, Llanstephan Castle, &c. The house is replete with every con vemeiice. There is a grand billiard room splendidly fitted throughout; the billiard table by Ihurston. The bed chambers are admirably arranged for fa.mily occupation or for the reception of visitors. Excellent stabling for eight horses, coach-houses, &c. Adjoining there are two well-stocked fruit and kitchen gardens, with spacious green, hot-houses, and vineries. gardens, with spacious green, hot-houses, and vineries. and conservatories, and about 15 acres of rich meadow land. Wishing and shooting may be had. For terms and to view, apply to Messrs J. Howell Thomas and Co., Estate Agents, Carmarthen, South Wales. [578 SALES BY AUCTION. CARMARTHENSHIRE. LLAN VBYTIIER COMMON INCLOS-URE M%.TOHN FRA S vIU i 1 ION, at the Black Lion Hotel, Llanybyther, at 2 p.m., on Monday, March 2nd, 1891, in 2 Lots, a j 0? i a"ove Common, situate close to the new road from the south-west to the north-east of the Common, and near Bwlchcaemalwas, being Lots 5 and 11 at a previous sale, containing severally 87a. 1r. ;21}, I and 5a. 3r. 35p., more or less. m J A plan may be seen at the offices of Mr John and 5a. 3r. 35p., more or less. A plan may be seen at the offices of Mr John Francis, auctioneer, land agent, valuer, and surveyor Carmarthen, of whom full particulars can be obtained! I [565 ASSEMBLY ROOMS, CARMARTHEN. Important Sale of valuable Household Furniture, Old China, Paintings, Engravings, Plate, Books, and other Effects. MESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & CO. have received instructions from the executors of the late Mr William Morris to SELL by AUCTION, at the above rooms (where the Goods will be removed to for convenience of Sale), on Thursday, 5th of March 1891, the whole of the valuable HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE, &c., &c., comprising Mahogany loo, card Pembroke, occasional, tea, and other tables, c-heffionier sideboards, couches, easy, folding, rocking, hall, arm and other chairs, pier glasses, secretoire bookcase' secretoire, what-not, glass clipboard, timepiece, maho- gany bat and umbrella stand, barometer, capital 8-day clock in mahogany case, teapoy, window poles, stair and ot^er carpets,- oilcloth, brass rods, oil paintings, engravings, old china, plate, books, a rare collection°of valuable ornaments, hearthrugs, fenders, fire-irons, iron and other bedsteads, palliasses, featherhcrls bolsters, pillows, blankets, sheets, counterpanes, quilts mahogany wardrobe, toilet table with marble top washstand ditto, ware, towel-horses, chests of drawers: dressing glasses, cane-seated and other chairs, kitchen and culinary ware and requisites, and a variety of useful effects. I The Sale to commence at one o'clock punctually. [582 CARMARTHEN. Important Sale of Freehold Houses and Premises, and Shares in the Carmarthen Gas Company. 1ITESSRS. J. HOWELL THOMAS & CO. have i-T-L received instructions from the executors of the late Mr William Morris to SELL by AUCTION, at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Thursday, the 5th of March, 1891, at 12 o'clock at noon, the under- mentioned FREEHOLD HOUSES and GAS SHARES, in the following or such other Lots as may be determined upon prior to or at the time of sale, viz. LOT 1.—The substantially-built Dwelling-house and Premises, situate and being No. 13, John-street, in the occupation of the late Mr William Morris. LOT 2.—The well-built Dwelling-house and Pre- mises, situate and being No. 8, John-street aforesaid, in the occupation of Mr Phillips, at the annual rent of £ 10. Also a stable, with loft above, situate behind the above house, in the occupation of Mr D. Jones, at the annual rent of E5. LOT 3.-Five New Ordinary (7 per cent.) Shares of S25 each in the Carmarthen Gas Company. The above Shares offer special advantages to capitalists and others seeking a sound and remu- nerative investment. Further particulars may be obtained of Messrs G. and R. Thomas, solicitors, Carmarthen or of Messrs J. Howell Thomas & Co., auctioneers, surveyors, and valuers, Carmarthen. [581 WERN-WYNNE, CYNGHORDY, NEAR LLANDOVERY. MR. DAVID FRANCIS has been favoured with instructions from J Lloyd Morris, Esq., to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above farm, on Friday, February 27th, 1891, a large number of very fine LARCH TREES. Sale at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. CBEDIT ON USUAL CONDITIONS. 16, West End, Llanelly. [579 PERSONAL. r- YOUR little game is now played out, and you are entirely at the mercy of those who cannot have pity now. Your two last communications make charges against persons whom I will champion until proved unworthy. An explanation I demand from you at once. Yes, good-bye; hope you are in future hope- less. (561) TO OUR AGENTS AND SUBSCRIBERS. We very much regret that during the last three or four weeks we were wholly unable to uieet the demands made for copies of THE JOURNAL, owing to the increased orders reaching the office too late in each week. Much disappointment will be saved if orders are posted to reach us not later than Tuesday. We take this opportunity of thanking our numerous friends for their kind efforts in our behalf. Will they help us to increase our circulatiom from THREE THOUSAND copies per week, at which figure it now stands, to 4,000 by the end of June next ?—ED.