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Parents and Students are cordially invited' to Call for Information. 893 SANITARY INSPECTORSHIP.S-Classes in Phsiology, Public Health and Ilygenie for these examinations are conducted in Ferndale, by Dr K. Datta, of Gravs Inn, on Wednesdays and Fridays. For further particulars, apply at the Surgery, High Street. 761 FOR SALE. (CARTRIDGES.—Cartridges for rabbit shooting the best and farthest killers astonish your friend black powder from 6s per 100 smokeless, 7s per 100 5C0 carriage paid list free.—Wanilow, Chippenham. a3'25e FOR SA.LE-Tiii,kisli and Vapors Bath. -f Grand remedy for Rheumatism, Lum- bago, and like ailments. Splendid thing for health and strength- Batiks costs only I I (I. per 2 time. Write for particulars.—A. C, Cobley, 76, Inverness Place, Cardiff. a360e "pISH—lOst kits cod, ling, haddocks, plaice, fresh herring's, 10s finnys, 3s stone bass selected fish, 2s 6d.—Lacy and Son, Fish Docks, Grimbsy. al8d G UN for Sale (bargain)-Double Breach Loader, quite new, warranted sound, 12-bore central fire, top lever, rebounding locks, left-choke barrel, pistol-grip stock, extension rib, automatic fore-end, approval 38s,— Sportsman, 1, Tudor Street, Merthyr. a338f U ERB Worm Pills for dogs; easy to give safe, sure cure. sample box, with directions 6 stamps- Thwaites, Stockton-on-Tees. a17-1 RUBBER. SURGICAL APPLIANOES STORES.—Write ■ for 44 page Catalogue; post free.-Address, Mr. or Mrs. ATKINSON, 56, Hill-street, Middlesbrough, a347j MIDLAND SADDLERY WORKS. mo Horse Dealers and Saddlers.—Melton Driving-Reins sewn two runs, all brown, 8s 6d pair, retail at 14s Carriage aprons, blue lined, 5s 6d red seal lined, 7s 6d fancy seal, 8s; best 25s apron for 15s 6d 1 set of heavy cab harness, 13s 4d, traces chain ends 1 inch reins, best wear can be got for £ 5 7s 6d, brass nits, worth 98 cob harness, brass nits, 72s 6d; pony harness, 65s, all very good wear, don't need better heavy cart gears. a 10s, capital wear, cheaper harness for dealers if required.—6, Rushall Street, Walsall. 565 — MUSICAL. pIANOFORTE.—A genuine 50-guinea Schreiber, with patent resonator attachment, only .£27 10s.; returned from hire in splendid condition.—Thompson & Shackell, eet, Pontypridd. S26td ORGANIST and Choirmaster desires ap- pointment. Long experience 11 Pedal Organ," first class references,-Apply "Leader" Office, Tonypandy. a361g MONEY. QHEAP LOANS on Note of Hand, from £ 5 to £ 500 on furniture without removal, Life Polices, &c., at Snort notice, with absolute Privacy, on the following rUjS of Repayments— £ 5, repayable 3s weekly, or 12s monthly £ 10, „ 58 20s £ 29, „ 10s 40s £30, 15s 608 P-50, „ 25s „ 100s „ p „ £ 100, „ 50s „ £ 10 „ or write to 149, Penarth-road, Cardiff; The Swansea 'nance Company, J. R. Rimer, Manager. a340h MISCELLANEOUS ARRIED LADIES !-Information and advice of p. priceless value (free)—Send stamped envelope. (ease name paper. Mrs Lawrence, St. Elmo, Egremont, wverpool a321e ISTRY, Phrenology. Professor Proctor, cotmul- tations daily. 17, Wharton Street, Cardiff. Con- uential advice, marriage, health, and business. Send Photograph, Letter, from Is. a354p OAFES.—Stocktaking Sale of Safes by well- KJ known makers, clearing at cost prices, Levy's Safe Co., 55, Frederick-st., Sunder- jgntl a357r WHITE HOUSEHOLD CALICO. Remnants 2 to 4 yards long, 36 inches wide, 12 yards, 3s, carriage °r Post 3d. extra. All one Superior Heavy Quality, sample Free if desired.—Emden & Co. (R Dept.), Manu- facturers, Levenshulme, Manchester. a336f HOIiTONS' ORIGINAL FOR SBENEDICTV FOR FOR SBENEDICTV FOR I FEMALES. FEMALES. a few days remove obstructions, no matter how obstin- do no injury; to the married or single are invalu- able. By post, under cover, in boxes 13 £ d and 2s 9d «ach, from G. D. HORTON, (late Dispenser from LYING IN HOSPITAL), 68, ^ston-road North, Birmingham. Sold over 40 years. Only sent direct. 489 HORTON'S I. X. L. PILLS Are warranted to cure all private cases, Discharges and complications of the Organs, also Gravel and Pains in the Jjack. Free from Mercury. Sold in boxes 4s. each, sent by the Proprietor.—Prepared only by G. D. «ORTON, (late Chief Dispenser from the Birmingham w hospital), 68, Aston-road North, Birmingham. Established 40 years. Supplied only direct. N.B.—Have never known to fail. Letters Answered. 490 ¡ PROOF SAFES by Well-known Makers, clearing below Auction Prices!! 1 List free.—Levy's "Me 00., Frederick Street, Sunderiand. a375r CYCLES FOR SALE. FREE. ia -0 I ( -1 A CYCLES CYCLES! Marvellous Bargains 2800 Cycles, Motors and Ac- cessories. Bargains in Eadie's and B.S.A. Mach- ines. FREE to any ad- dress, the most interest- ing 50 Patre Catalogue in i-ne trade. Second-hand Cycles from 80s. 2000 New Mach y}es1*rom £ 2 17s 6d. Plated Rims, Rim Brake, Free-wheel Machines from £ 4 10s each. Every class of Machine in nth Accessories half-price—50 per cent, cheaper than otners. Marvellous Bargains; Agents wanted trade supplied. Don't buy before you have seen our new 50 page uustrated Catalogue, which will be an eye-opener and « to all interested in the Cycle trade. This t0 all'->VAfUUL0W & Co>' West°nQ CORNS! CORNS!! CORNS! INDIAN Corn Cure, is the only certain cure on the Maiket, and will cure when all others fail. There is nothing like it, and nothing just as good. After trying every- thing else without relief. Send P.O. 1/2, only from Slater, 63, Essex-road, London, N. a359g Telegrams Nat. Telephone, Treseder, Florist, Cardiff. 597. ■yiyiLLIAM rjUiESEDER, THE NURSERIES, CARDIFF. S EEDS.-Garden and Flower of the Finest Quality. FOREST TREES.-Larch, Scotch, Spruce, Pines, &e. Fine, healthy Stock to Offer in large quantities. ROSES, HYBRIDS, AND TEAS.-All the latest Varieties up to date. FRUIT TREFS.-AI)ples, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, &c. THORN QUICK—Immense Stock to Ofter. Bouquets, Wreaths, Crosses, Cut Flowers, &c. Latest Award Silver-gilt Banksian Medal, Royal Horticultural Society, Drill-hall, Lon. don. Catalogues on application. 856 DRILL HALL, PENTRE. Under distinguished patronage— Open to the World! 11 A Grand Competitive Concert Will be held at the above place on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1902. Chairman Dr. E. W. Thomas, Ystrad. Conductor: W. P. Thomas, Esq., Treorchy. Adjudicators Music—T. Glyndwr Richard's, Esq., Mountain Ash; Recitation—"Bryn- fab,' Pontypridd. Accompanist: Mr. J. T. Jones, L.R.A.M. List of Prizes I.-For the best Male Soloist (own selection), A:2 2s. and a beautiful Silver Cup (kindly given by D. Thomas, Esq., Ironmonger, Treorchy). 2.—For the best Female Soloist (own selection), £2 2s. and a handsome Silver Cruet, given by D. Hughes, Esq., Treorchy). 3.-For the best Soloist (Male or Female, own selection), confined to those who have not won a prize of over 21s. before, £ 1 Is. and a Black and White Portrait of Winner, (kindly given by D. J. Ryan, Esq., Photographer, Treorchy). 4.—Any Pianoforte Solo (under 16 years of age),Cl Is. and a Gold Medal, kindly given by A. Pralit, Esq., Jewel- ler, Bute Street, Treorchy. -A-,iy Recit- ation, £ 1 Is. itnd a Marble Clock, (kindly given by Spencer Lloyd, Esq., Draper, Emporium, Treorchy). 899 MOU NTAI N ASH COTTAGE HOSPITAL EIGHTH ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD WILL BE HELD ON Easter Monday, March 31, 1902 CHIEF CHORAL, "Ye Nations" ibloo SECOND CHORAL, 0 Foreu Teg," JE20 MALE VOICE, "The Monk's War Song." t40 JUVENILE, The Shepherd's Lullaby" £ 14 BRASS BANDS, Class A, Anber £40. 1. >> Class B. Maria di Rohan" £12 FIFE BANDS, "Gems of Irish Melodies" 920 Duet; 16 prizes for Solos, 2 Recitations, Penillion Singing, Ambulance, etc. NOTICE.-Tlie PIANOFORTE SOLO (not over 16 years) should be 11 Roiidelleto in C" by C. Liddell, and not in "G" by E. Liddell. Programmes 2d. post free. 869 D. T. EVANS. GOSEN, BLAENCLYDACH. THE FOUHTH CHAIR EISTEDDFOD WILL BE HELD AT THE AJIOVK PLACE On Good Friday, March 28, 1902 Chairman-D. JONES, Esq., Assist. Overseer, Llwynypia Conductor—TOM JOHN, Esq., Llwynypia, ADJUDICATORS: Music-W. HUGHES, Esq., Dowlais. Literary-J. JENKINS, Esq. (GwiliJ, Ammanford. CHIEF COMPETITIONS. CHORAL (not under 30 voices), Gwlithyn" (Alaw Ddu). Prize, 28 and a Silver Medal value 7/6 (presented by Mr. J. W. Kinstley, Tonypandy). CHAIR. For the best 60 lines of Poetry on Ymson Herod." Prize, a Handsome Chair (given by Mr. Joseph Jones, Blaenclydach). Quartettes, Duets, Solos, Piano and Violin Playing, Compositions, &c., Recitations and other Competitions. For' further particulars see programmes, now ready, price per post, lid. Jas. Morris, 20, Clydach-rd., Blaenclydach, and Ted Wood, Branch Library, Thomas Street, Tonypandy, Joint Secretaries. 885 J. BROOKS, Hairdresser, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, and Fancy Goods Dealer, Opposite Post Office, Tonypandy. Ladies' Hair Work a Speciality I Under the distinguished patronage of LADY ROTHSCHILD. Combings made up in Tails, Switches, &c., at 1/6 per oz. The Best House in the Yalley for Ping-Pong, or Table Tennis, from 2/6 to 12/- per set. Ageut for Jat^ues & Son, London. 13 Ysgoldy y Bwrdd, Penygnaig. Cynelir Eisteddfod Oadeiriol Yn y He uchod, Ebrill 5ed, 1902. Llywydd— R. THOMAS, Ysw., Cashier, Peuygraig. BEIRNIAD- Y Cerddoriaeth—J. BO WEN, Ysw., Cil- fynydd Yr Amrywiaeth-DYFED, Caer- dydd; Y Cyfeilycid—Mr. D. ROWLAND JAM ES, Penygraig. TESTYNAU— 1. I'r Cor heb fod dan 30 mewn rhif a gano yn oreu Eistecldai Teitliiivr Bliii" (D. Emlyn Evans), Gwobr £3, a Chadair Derw hardd i'r Arweinydd Buddugol. 2. Am y Farwnad oreu i'r diweddar Hen- adur John Jones-Griffiths. Gwobr £ 2 2s. Am yr Adroddodiadgoreu o'r Groes Ddu (Llwch Arian). Gwobr 10s. Am fanylion pellach gwel y Ilhaglen. (Pi-is (lr%y'i- Post, 1 ic.) Pw cael oddiwrth yr Ysgrifenydd, D. E. GRIFFITHS, 907 The Schools, Clydach Vale. IF YOU SUFFER FROM TIC oi NEURALGIA TAKE MY ADVICE and Don't Suffer any Longer, The pain is too severe to bear for amusement and the remedy is to get-at-able for anybody to make themselves Martyrs without reason. One dose of DAVIES' TIC MIXTURE will instantly relieve and cure any of the above complaints. This is not a quack remedy advertised to cure everything, but will cure the Nerve Troubles mentioned above or any belonging to the same family of Nervous Diseases. Mr. HENRY DAVIES, County Mining Lecturer, writes Kindly favour me by forwarding in course of post a bottle of your excellent cure for Neuralgia, I had a bottle which proved r remarkably effective five years ago, and 11 trust this one will be equally serviceable. Mr. D. T, TRUMAN, Cymmer, writes I feel it, my duty to let you know the marvellous effects your Tic Mixture had on my wife, who had suffered for months from severe pains in the head and face. Though she took only one bottle, the pains have not since re- turned 1 can, therefore, sincerely recommend it to all sufferers." Sold in Bottles, at 1/11 Prepared only by T. Davies, Pharmaceutical Ctiemisi PORTH. Sole Agent for Mid-Rhondda 11 J. DAVIES, Chemist TONYPANDY. 710 SeasonablePRESENTS IN GREAT VARIETY AT ISAACS & Go's, 29, Dunraven Street, Tonypandy The CHEAPEST SHOP IN WALES for all kinds of WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY. All the Newest Designs in Stock. To those about to be Engaged or Married, our GUINEA GOLD WEDDING & KEEPER RINGS Are the best value obtainable. A Present Given with each one, Sold. ENGAGEMENT RINGS in SOLID GOLD from os. Each. CLOCKS from Is. Ud. each. WATCHES from 3s. to £25. SPECTACLES MADE TO ORDER TO I SUIT ALL SIGHTS. Old Gold and Silver Bought and taken in Exchange. Inspect our Windows before Purchasing elsewhere. 835 A Talking Machine Is the finest antidote for long winter evenings. iz, AMUSING! INSTRUCTIVE! ENTERTAINING We hold the largest stock of all kinds of TALKING MINES BND MAS outside London. And are authorised dealers in South Wales for the famous Columbia Graphophones AND COLUMBIA RECORDS. LONDON PRICES. Thousands of RECORDS in stock, price, 2/- each. 20/- per dozen. Goods sent to any address, carefully packed, RECORDS EXCHANGED. REPAIRS EXECUTED. Catalogues and all particulars from the an Talking Machine Agency (Headquarters for South Wales), 96| St. Mary St., CARDIFF* ,T. 807 H. PRIEST & Co., King's Road, Canton, Cardiff. WIRE NETTING, 50 Yard Rolls. inch mesh,2ft, 2s lid 3ft, 4s 5d 4ft,5sl0d. 2 inch mesh, 2tt, 3s 7d 3ft, 5s 4d 4ft, 7s Id. 1J inch mesh, 2ft, 5s 4d; 3ft, 7s 8d 4ft, 10s 6d 1 inch mesh, 2ft, 7s; 3ft, 10s 6d; 4ft, 14s. Roofing- Felts—3s 4s 2d 5s 8d per roll. Galvanised Corrugated Best Sheets-Per Sheet, 6ft, Is 2d; 6ft, Is 64d; 7ft. Is nd; ft. 2s; 9ft, 2s 4i:d 10ft, 2s 9rt each. 872 THE LONDON CITY TAILORS CHARLES STREET, Four Doors from Queen Street, CARDIFF, DESIRE THE SPECIAL ATTENTION OF LADIES TO THEIR Ladies' Tailoring Department, WHICH IS NOW OPEN. Ladies requiring the NEWEST MATERIALS and LATEST LONDON STYLES combined with PERFECT FIT AND FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP at a VERY MODERATE PRICE, Are reuqested to favour us with a Visit. All orders receive the personal attention of our Mr. W. Lindsay, whose large experience in the best firms in Londen, inel uding Messrs. Whitaker & Co., Conduit- street. Bond street, London, W., and'Messrs. J. R Dale & Co., Ltd., Regent-circus, and Buckingham Palace- road, London, W., amongst others, will be found of the greatest assitance in this department. National Telephone No. 01089. Telegraphic Address, London City Tailors, Cardiff.' "Please make sure you get into the right Establishment." 686 TOMS' Special Tailoring Establishment 9, CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF (High-street End), Will be found the CHEAPEST and BEST SHOP for Gents' Business Suits at £2 2s. Od., Gents] Trousers 10s. 6d. AND Ladies' Costumes 2-i Guineas. 800. "SALTA," THE NEW WINTER GAME. Opinions of the Leading Journals :— "DAILY TELEGRAPH." SALTA can be played by children or grown-up people with equal expectation of amusement from the game." "DAILY MAIL." Though full of combinations, the charm of the game is in its simplicity." "PEARSON'S WEEKLY." "SALTA is rapidly winning its way to pubic favour." THE QUEEN." SALTA has the merit that it can be learned in half an hour by anyone; hence, probably, its popularity." T. TIMOTHY & SON, 51, LLEWELLYN STREET, Pentre. 2, LLWYNYPIA ROAD, Llwynypia. 664 The Seliolastie Trading Co., Ltd., HAVE REMOVED TO 37, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF CHILDREN'S ANNUALS, CHATTER- BOX, &c. BLUE-BLACK INK, 6d. Size for 4d. NOTE PAPER (Rough or Smooth) 6d. per lb. Diaries for the coming year 1902. ENVELOPES, 6Jd. pei 100. Books of all kinds for young and old. Come and inspect the Stock and select for yourselves. 3d. in the Is. Discount off BOOKS. 37, St. Mary Street, Cardiff. 833 IF YOU FIND YOUR EYESIGHT IN ANY WAY DEFECTIVE GO TO M. E. PIESOLD CERTIFIED OPTICIAN (By London Examination), 189, Ystrad Road, Pentre, or at his NEW BRANCH- 89, William St., Ystrad-Rhondda. He will test your sight free of charge, and show you how to improve it. OW- Spectacles made to suit all sights f 782' YOIl, Of anyone else cannot possibly get quicker relief and a more rapid cure for Coughs arid Colds, Asthma and Bronchitis, Throat and Lung Affections—than that which "Richards' Knrakold" will give you. JUST TRY IT ONCE There's not a tncin in the RHondda or any other Valley who cannot get instant relief trctai this marvellous remedy. It acts at once, allays irritation, and urdike other remedies (so-called), makes a cure and leaves the patient strong arid healthy. One Bottle will tell its own story much better than I can, and quicker too. Try it and be convinced of its merits.—In bottles, 1/- and 2/9. ONE WORD MORE. Remember, no matter where you go, or what price you pay, Richards'Knrakold is the best remedy known. Hundreds have testified to its value and so will you if vou try it. Richards' KURAKOLD RICHARDS' NEURALGIC MIXTURE. Nervous Headaches, Neuralgia, Face ache, 1 odthache, Tic, are relieved and cured by a dose or two of this great modern Remedy. In Bottles and 1;9 each. The above remedies to be had only of J. W. Richards, Dispensing Chemist, (From Sijuire's, London, His Majesty's Chemist), EWSAGEXT AXD STATIONER, PANDY SQUARE, LLWYNYPIA, [5 Where also a Fine Display of Sixpenny Boxes of Floral Stationery may be seen If you keep a horse you need a C4a"ff mcutter. PROFITS are made nowadays-on the buying end by saving expenses. A good Chaff. JiL cutter saves horse-feed saves horse-flesh. We keep all sizes of Chaff-cutters IN STOCK. Those to work by hand, by horse-power, by steam. The bests kinds made—those that are easiest to work—that keep in orde* best. Prices from 92 upwards. Catalogues on application. But come in and see them when you are in Cardiff. Gas, Steam and Oil Engines for all Purposes. T. LEMON & SONS,THEHAYESCARDIFFE 7 717 SCIENTIFIC EYESIGHT TESTING FOR SPECTACLES BONNER MORGAN, F.S.M.C. QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN, Has opened rooms in Park Place EXCLUSIVELY for the purpose of Eyesight Testing and Spectacle Fitting by the most modern and scientific methods. ° 6 Mr. Morgan holds the highest Optical Diploma obtainable, and will be glad to advise without charge in all matters relating to .Eyesight and Spectacle*. Eyesight Testing Rooms: Consulting HOUfl3 846 Park Place, Queen St., CARDIFF. I 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m* FOLLICK'S 48 & 50, BRIDGE ST., CARDIFF, The BEST and CHEAPEST FIRM for GOLD & SILVER WATCHES & JEWELLERY, Lady's Silver Watch and real Silver Aloert 15/6, worth double, Silver English Lever, by Wright, of Co entry, £2 2s., cost f5 5s. INF* Wedding Rings and Keepers are our Speciality. Our 19/- Guinea Gold, government stamped Wedding Rings are unequalled. Other prices, 9ct, 5/9, 7/- and 10/6 (very wide); 22ct, 12/6, 19/- and 26/6 (extra heavy). Keeper Rings in great variety from 5/- We have a special line at 8/6 (very wide, handsomely _T:— ^^jgggg| engraved: a real beauty. 4-8 & 50, Bridge St., Cardiff, and 44, Holton Road, Barry Dock, 485 Union Castle Royal Mail Steamers (DONALD CURRIE & Co.) FOR SOUTH AFRICA 2 The Allan Line for the Canadian North West Territories. The American Line for the Great Coalfields of Pennsylvania. For Particulars, Books, &c., apply to the Agents— 616 JONES & JONES, PORTH. N ais H; 9 Wholesale Manufacturing Confectioner DULCIA CONFECTIONERY WORKS, HARPUR STREET, Penarth Road, CARDIFF. LISTS ON APPLICATION. 799 RUPTURE successfully treated without Operation. la, Eastland Cottage, Neath, October 18th, 1900. S. T. Sherman, Rupture Specialist. My Dear Sir,—Allow me to thank you for the skilful way in which you treated my case, which was a severe left scortal hernia of five years' standing, and notwithstanding my extreme age of 77 years, you have effected a complete cure in me. I am well known in Neath, being the Market Collector, and I shall only be too pleased,to report my case per- sonally to anyone who desires to see me concerning it. Most gratefully yours, rHOS. KINGDOM. NEW BOOK—JUST OUT-POST FREE. 3d. Address S. T. SHERMAN, Specialist, 29, Rushey Green, Catford, S. E. 739 FOR THE Best Selection of TOOLS Call and inspect the Stock of Furnishing d. COX) A General Ironmonger 18, De Winton St., Tonypandy. ^Estimates given for Builders'requisites. 338 GENTLEMEN It will pay when in CARDIFF to try a pair of SQU I RES SPECIAL 1 os, 6d. BOOTS BY POST, 11; Our Only address— 14, WOOD ST., CARDIFF* ee2