The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

SALES BY AUCTION. — .— — On WEDNESDAY NEXT, December 26. Short Notice of a Peremptory Sale at PENCAEDU, In the Parish of Llangvniew, 3 miles from Llanfair. ly MESSRS. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE will Sell by Auction on the premises in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Wood. 20 WELL-BRED CATTLE, viz., 9 Young Cows to calve in January, February,. and March, 2 barren Heifers, 8 Yearling Bullocks, and a Yearling Heifer. 40 WELSH EWES IN LAMB, 2 Yearling Shropshire Rams, 4 CART HORSES AND COLTS, 'viz.: valuable Grey Mare, rising 5 years old, in foal to Adam, Grey Mare, rising 3 years, by Math- rafal horse, Brown Gelding, lising 2 years, and a 'Black Weanling colt, by Gungrog horse. CHESTNUT COB MARE, rising 3 years old, quiet to ride and drive. ABOUT 2D PIGS, FARM IMPLEMENTS, GRAIN IN THE STACKS, THE WELL-HARVESTED FODDER, and other Miscellaneous Effects. Sale at One o'clock prompt. Further particulars on application to the Auctioneers, Chirbury, Shropshire. LIMITED TO 2.50 HORSES. THE NORTH WALES SPECIAL PRIZE HORSE SALES at Wrexham will take place -on THURSDAY, January 10th, for Heavy Horses and Colts, and FRIDAY, 11th, for Harness Horses, Hunters, Cobs and Ponies. 86 Horses now entered. Prize List readv. Entries invited to FRANK LLOYD, Wrexham. The sale last January was the best during the year. A grand trade is expected for the opening sale. Entries close January 1st. MONTGOMERYSHIRE INFIRMARY BALL Will be held on THURSDAY, JAN. 3RD, 1895, AT THE PUBLIC HALL, NEWTOWN. T> PATRONS. PATRONESSES. The Lord Lieutenant of Lady Williams Wynn Montgomeryshire Mrs. Bonnor-Maurice The High Sheriff of The Right Hon. The Montgomeryshire Countess of Powis I The Right Hon. the The Hon. Mrs. F. S. A. Earl of Powis Hanbury-Tracy Lord Henry Vane- The Dowager Lady Tempest Williams-Wynn IT -r-». r*. TJUVIJ rijvcffuut'ft' iLxiibuiy-Tracy Lady Frost Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, The Misses Rigby M.P. Mrs. Humphreys-Owen Thomas Frost Mrs. Adams Lord Rigby Mrs. Lewis-Andrew -A- C. Humphreys-Owen, Mrs. Buckley Esq., M.P. Miss 31. Bryan Capt. Adams ^rs- Corbett-Winder n. Lewis-Andrew, Esq. Nirs. A. Davies Edmund Buckley, Esq. Mrs. Price-Davies ajor Corbett-Winder Mrs. J. M. Dugdale A. Davies Esq. Mrs. Elwell 13. Price-Davies, Esq. Mrs. Graham J. M. Dugdale, Esq. Mrs. Herbert Elwell, Esq. Mrs. Houusfteld A. Graham, Esq. Miss Howell £ • A. F. Herbert, Esq. Mrs. E. Pryce-Jones T. J. Hounsfield, Esq. Mrs. R. E. Jones C. E. Howell, Esq. Mrs. Lewis apt. E. Pryce-Jones Mrs. Leslie E. Jones, Esq. Mrs. W. Lloyd llgh Lewis, Esq. Mrs. Lovell 4- M. Lloyd, Esq. Mrs. A. Lovell Lloyd, Esq. j Mi*s. Macnair iliiam Lloyd, Esq. i Mrs. Mytton Lomax, Esq. j Mrs. Norton apt. A. Lovell Mrs. Scott Owen Macnair, Esq. Miss Owen ~»pt. Mytton Mrs. Devereux Pryce 01. X orton Mrs. Proctor Scott Owen, Esq. Mrs. E. Powell Whitley Owen, Esq. Mrs. Severne Buckley Pugli, Esq. The Misses Talbot B. Proctor, Esq. Mrs. Walton ydward Powell, Esq. Mrs. Welch *[• E. Severne, Esq. Mrs. Willans A. Talbot, Esq. Mrs. O. S. Wynne f- Walton, Esq. Mrs. W. R. M. Wynne • W. Willans, Esq. V- S. Wynne, Esq. Robert Williams-Wynn, EsfI" W. R. M. Wynne,Esq. TICKETS (INCLUDING SUPPER) Gentlemen. 10s. 6d.; v Ladies 7s. 6d.; Jpiich can be obtained from Mr.Lambert, Chemist; J-1*. C. W. Norton Messrs. Park & Son Messrs. fillips and Son; or Mr. Scott Owen (Chairman the Ball Committee), Cefngwyfed, Newtown. MR. PHILLIPS' QUADRILLE BAND Will be in attendance. Dancing Commences at 10 p.m. W. SCOTT OWEN, "I Joint C. W. NORTON, j Hon. Sees. I PUBLIC HALL, NEWTOWN. | A GREAT I RUMMAGE SALE I AND BAZAAR WILL BE HELP EARLY IN JAXUAE Y. THE SALE WILL BE OPENED BY JJADY pEYCE-JONES The proceeds will be devoted to improving the fading Room and Library in connection with the Conservative Club. > Contributions will be thankfully received by Jy-dy Pryce-Jones, Dolerw, and Miss Clara Jones, "^nk House. J LLANDYSILIO. I TIIK ANNUAL j INVITATION BALL | In aid of the New School, will take place T ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 1895. Dancing, 9 p.m. Mr. Tims' Band is engaged. ) TICKETS: LADIES, 4s.; GENTS, 6s. | r L. STEELE, Hon. Sec. •| lr Tree Cottage, Llandysilio, Oswestry. ) SALES BY AUCTION. THOMAS WHITFIELD, SEN., IS THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED AUCTIONEER IN THE OSWESTRY SMITHFIELD. WHITFIELD'S DAIRY, STORE & FAT STOCK AUCTION IN THE OSWESTRY SMITHFIELD, Commencing EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10.30 a.m. Salesmen. Departments. T. WHITFIELD, SEN Fat Sheep, Ewes and Lambs. T. WHITFIELD, JUN Bulls, Store and Fat Cattle. EDWD. WHITFIELD Dairy Cattle and Pigs. GEO. WHITFIELD Fat and Rearing Calves. EARLY ENTRIES SOLICITED. Settlements as soon as the Stock is sold. ELECTION ADDRESSES. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELLESMERE URBAN AND RURAL DISTRICT COUNCILS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I am much obliged to you for electing me In as a member of the above Councils. Yours faithfully, BROWNLOW R. C. TOWER. Dec. 21st, 1894. TO THE PAROCHIAL ELECTORS OF LLANSANTFFRAID (POOL). LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, 1 beg to return my sincere thanks to those who kindly supported me at the Poll on Saturday last. I shall endeavour to serve all parties to the best of my ability. I am, your obedient Servant, THOMAS WATKIN. Gwernycilio, Llansantffraid, December 20th, 1894. TO THE PARISH AND DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTORS OF LLANSANTFFRAID (DEYTIIUR). LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Accept my heartfelt thanks for the renewed confidence placed in me, by returning me as your representative upon the District Council, and as one of your representatives upon the Parish Council. My greatest ambition will be to serve you faithfufully, and to see that your interests do not suffer at my hands. Your obedient Servant, G. KEMPSTER. Llansantffraid, Dec. 20th, 1894. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. TO ELECTORS OF THE PARISH OF KERRY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I beg to tender iry sincere thanks for the honour you have conferred upon me in electing me as one of your representatives. I need scarcely say that I will endeavour to dis- charge the duties of the office to tha best of my ability, and, I trust, to the satisfaction of the ratepayers. Your obedient Servant, Sarn Inn, RICHARD ASTLEY. Dec. 19th, 1894. LLANIDLOES RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION, 1894. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I beg most sincerely to thank those electors especially the aged ladies and gentlemen who travelled in some cases eight miles in stormy weather—for recording their votes for me on Saturday last. b I assure you that I appreciate the honourable position of being placed at the head of the Poll in this our first election. In return you may rely upon my doing my utmost to promote the best interests of the ratepayers of the Parish. I am, yours obediently, r, EVAN WILLIAMS. Aberynant, Llanidloes, 21st Dec., 1894. PRIMROSE LEAGUE. (HAFIIEN HABITATION.) The ExectitiN-e Council and Wardens have made the following arrangements for holding a series of SOCIAL EVENTNRAS 'J I N I'li PUBLIC HALL, NEWTOWN During the winter months. The next will take place On THURSDAY, December 27th, 1894. At the Entertainment, cn the 27th instant there WILLBETEA, and also SINGING and DInC NG from 8 until 11 30 p.m. Tickets for the Social Evening Is. each. CHILDREN'S XMAS PARTY From 3 till 7 p.m. of the same day, there will be a Children's Christmas Party, at which will be Tea Dancing, and Games. Tickets for the Children's Party, 6d. each. Tickets to be had from the Ruling Councillor Treasurer, Secretary, Mr. James, Horse market' and the Wardens of the League. ASSEMBLY ROOMS, WELSHPOOL. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING It] eonnectioll with the PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, will be held on TUESDAY, DEC. 25TH (CHRISTMAS DAY). Tea on the Tables at 4 o'clock. Also a SALE OF WORK Will be opened at 3.30 p.m. by Mr. Rn. POWELL. Darin0- the evening an ENTERTAINMENT will be given°; also TABLEAUX V1VANTS. Tea and Entertainment Is.; after Tea 6d. WELSHPOOL DISPENSARY. THE ANNUAL BALL In aid of the funds of the above Charitable Institution will be held in the TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL, On WEDNESDAY, 9th JANUARY, 1805, Under distinguished patronage. Ladies' Tickets, 7/6, to include Supper and Wine; 's Gentlemen's Do., 10,6, do. do.. FRED. D. WARD, Sec. of Ball, 19, Broad Street. Welshpool. SALES BY A UCTION. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED BUSINESS IN OSWESTRY SMITHFIELD. Sales by Public Auction of all kinds of FAT and STORE STOCK, conducted by MESSRS. BAYLEY and TINNISWOOD At Times calculated to Suit the best interest of Farmers and Dealers. Cash on fall of the hammer. ALL FAT AND STORE CATTLE WEIGHED FREE OF CHARGE. PURE TABLE WATERS. STOKES & JONES, MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-CLASS ÆRATED WATERS AND Non-Intoxicating Beverages OF ALL KINDS. GENUINE BREWED GINGER BEER. PRIZE MEDAL GINGER ALE. BOTTLERS OF BASS'S ALE AND GUINNESS'S STOUT. SOLE BOTTLERS OF CROWN BITTER BEER. OFFICE AND WORKS NEW ROAD, NEWTOWN, NORTH WALES. F. J. REECE, MANAGER. GET THE UNIVERSAL FILTER AT ONCE. GREATEST BOON IN THE WORLD. Sample Post-free 6 stamps, and all Ironmongers. FIT ANY TAP. LAST A LIFE TIME. PERFECTION. UNIVERSAL PATENTS Co., Barton House, Manchester. Agents Wanted Everywhere. I. & G LLOYD, COACH PITIT/D^RS, Alfred Place, ABERYSTWYTH. CARRIAGES MADE TO ORDER ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. ALFRED SLIM, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT WELSHPOOL. Afciit for Messrs. Salt & Co.s and Trueman, b Hanbury & Co.'s BURTON ALES. LONDON AND DUBLIN STOUTS, &c., &c. ALES supplied in any sized CASKS, and delivered free. Special Qualities for Harvesting Season, from 8d. Gallon. AMBERITE PATENT SMOKELESS SPORTING AND RIFLE GUNPOWDER. NO SMOKE. SLIGHT RECOIL. EVEN PATTERN. GREAT PENETRATION. MODERATE STRAIN OF GUN. QUICK IGNITION. T. be obtained from all Gunmakers and Dealers. THE JUBILEE HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY STORES EDWARD WYKE, Wholesale and Family Grocer, 7 en, & Provision Dealer, Baker and Confectioner 47, HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL. Bride, Fruit, and Sultana Cakes made to order. Sole agent for Kennaway and Co.'s Wines -1 CI 'J.- ana opirius. All Wines and Spirits bearing the brand of this tirm are guaranteed and may be relied upon as being of uniform good quality and value at the prices charged. Bass's Pale Ale and Guinness's Stout in Bottles. I can offer TEAS direct from Bond equal to any Garden Teas, viz.: Is., Is. 4d., Is. 6d., Is. 8d., Is. 10d., 2s. Very choice, 2s. 6d. Ceylon in Packets, Is. 4d., Is. 8d., 2s., 2s. 6d. Mr. MAURICE, L.D.S.R.C.S. Ed., DENTAL SURGEON, ATTENDS AT 11, SEVERN STREET, WELSHPOOL, every MONDAY from 11 to 6. 42, BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN every TUESDAY from 10 to 6. y 26, BAILEY STREET, OSWESTRY, every WEDNESDAY from 12 to 6. And other times by appointment. ADDRESSES. E. 0. JONES & SONS, ENGLISH & FOREIGN TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND COAL FACTORS, Timber Yard and Sav Mills, RAILWAY STATION, 1 T WELSHPOOL. Retail Yard and Coal Depot, CANAL WHARF,) DEALS MOULDING WHEELBARROWS SLATES TILES BOARDS GATES SPOKES CEMENT RIDGES SCANTLINGS HURDLES FELLOES SANITARY PIPES COPING LATHS LADDERS &c. CHIMNEY TOPS BRICKS, &C. Railway Sleepers, Fencing, and Waggon Scantlings, Colliery Timber. Z;) 'In zn Cannock, Wrexham, Hanwood and other Coals at lowest prices. FIREWOOD. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR NOVELTIES —o — J. 0 WEN, "THE STUDIO," BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN, ESPECTFULLY Calls the attention of his numerous Customers, to his carefully selected STOCK OF CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, BOOKLETS, &c., FANCY GOODS, ALBUMS, FRAMES, TEXTS, &c., suitable for PRESENTS. PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, NEW AND ARTISTIC DESIGNS AS XMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS Also in PLUSH FRAMES, HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, &c. (Plain and Coloured). o— CABINET AND CARTE-DE-VISIT PORTRAITS AS GREETING CARDS. ■ o N.B. The Views may be had from Agents in other Towns. TURLMS INDIGESTION SALINE For Indigestion, Headache, Dizziness, Nervousness, Wind, Spasms, Sickness^Biliousness, Pains between the Shoulders, Pains in Chest, Pains in the Back, Rheumatism, Lumbago.* A 1 these symptoms arise from a Sluggish Liver. :n¡.;II.') :')'t'.níACE. u.. 1 „t,w with this simple cure as it n.agic, and it is war- ranted free from anything injurious to health. It may be taken regularly as a wholesome drink. Hundreds of Letters, from all parts, have been received, testifying to its wonderful cures. Mothers can keep their children in good health by giving them an occasional dose. It thoroughly Purifies the Blood, and is most valuable in Fevers, Measles, Diphtheria, Small Pox, and other epidemics, being the only Medicine that Nature requires. This Valuable Medicine is the most wonderful cure ever discovered; it is so simple in its effect, at the same time it is everything that Nature re- quires in assistance to perform the natural functions of digestion. Most medicines, prepared and called 'cures' by numerous makers actually do great in- jury to the Nervous System by constant Purging. This Saline will be found a mild and safe prepara- tion to insure Health, Appetite, and Digestion. IMPORTANT -N-OTICF.-Duriii"y the last 12 months we have received upwards of 20 Testimonials daily but, for want of space, we cannot publish them. The few following Testimonials are from well- known people- THOMAS WAKE, Wholesale Tobacconist, Merthyr Tyd- fil, says When in Birmingham last time I purchased a bottle of your Indigestion Saline, and I can confidently say it did m'e more good than any medicine I have had for 20 years. I shall recommend it to all my friends. I enclose you 3s. for 3 bottles, which please send per Passenger Train n.nn T "Till n:1V Carriage. J. BETTEHIDGB AND SONS, Agricultural Implement Works, Wellesbourne, Warwick, says :— Please find Postal Order for 5s., and send that quantity of your valuable Indigestion Saline it has completely cured Mrs. Betteridge, and put all our relatives right." Mrs. W. DAVIS, Footbridge, Wmchcombe, near Chelten- ham, says:—"l'lease send me two of your Is. bottles of Indigestion Saline. I have fouiiJ great benefit from taking the last sample bottle. I have been a great sufferer from Indigestion for 15 years, and never found anything to do me so much good." E. POPJOY, 64, Barton Terrace, Gloster, says The sale of your Indigestion Saline is increasing daily. I have been offered hundreds of Testimonials, but I suppose it is useless sending them to you. It seems to put everybody right, youug or old. I sell more of that thau any other medicine. Please send on my order immediate. Sold by Druggists and Grocers everywhere, in 6d. and Is. bottles. Sample bottle, per post, 9 stamps. Carefully prepared by G. Turley & Co., Manufacturing Chemists, 59, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham. Sold in WELSHPOOL by DAVID JONES, Grocer, High Street. L. LEWIS, MONUMENTAL AND GENERAL MASONRY WORKS, SALOP ROAD, OSWESTRY. A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER." GEO. REES, SAVOY HOUSE, 115, STRAND, HAS ON VIEW A LARGE COLLECTION OF CHOICE ARTIST'S PROOFS ENGRAVINGS & ETCHINGS By all the Most Eminent Painters and Engravers. HUNTING, RACING, AND SPORTING PICTURES ] N GREAT VARIETY. Catalogues of 1000 Subjects, post free Id. stamp. NEW AND IMPROVED MILKING MACHINE. rpHis Machine will give the greatest Satisfaction JL to all who have Cows, and give it a fair trial. It has been in constant use for upwards of a. year and no fault can be found with its working. For particulars as to price &c., apply to THE NEW MILKING MACHINE CO., Sandon Place, Sheffield, or to RICHARD BAUGII, Llanymynech, Oswcstry. CHARLES DREW, IMPORTER OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Wholesale Bottler of Messrs. BASS & CO'S INDIA PALE ALE, GWINNESS AND CO'S EXTRA STOUT (Wilder fnarantee t.,) BottleGrinness's I.A.L1CL KJLV-vt iL'l » ':lt: 1. FINEST CHAMPAGNE CIDER, &c., also MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURER. WORKS—FCIXG STREET. ALL THE MINERAL WATERS ARE PRE- PARED FROM PURE SPRING (DEEP WELL) WATER, PUT UP IN CORKED BOTTLES, PATENT STOPPERED BOTTLES, AND SYPHONS. THE LATEST KIND OF MACHINERY HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE FACTORY, AND THE GREATEST CARE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE PURITY OF THE VARIOUS BEVERAGES, ALL OF WHICH ARE OF HIGH-CLASS MANUFACTURE, Viz.:— Soda Water, Ginger Ale, Potass Water, Lemonade, Seltzer Water, Lime Juice Champagne. Lithia Water, I Lime Juice Cordial, Stone Ginger Beer, Gingerette Cordial, Ginger Beer, Peppermint Cordial, Etc. TO BE OBTAINED OF ALL LICENSED HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS. Price List forwarded on Application. All Orders will receive every Care, Attention, and Prompt Delivery. CHARLES DREW, Agent for Messrs. Bass and Co.'s Burton Ales in Casks, 45, Church-street, Oswestry. F. C. PREECE, Practical Hairdresser, Perfumer, AND Ornamental Hairworker, OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY. -n_- WILFRID BURDEN (Successor to the late James S. Allan,) STEAM SAW MILLS, MONTGOMERY. Estimates given for all kinds of English and Foreign Timber. Dealer in BRICKS, PIPES, SLATES CEMENT, and Builders' Materials of every description. QUANTITY OF FIREWOOD. MONTGOMERYSHIRE CARRIAGE WORKS. SALOP ROAD, WELSHPOOL, AND OSWALD ROAD, OSWESTRY, ESTABLISHED 1837. G. ROGERS & SON. AWARDS-Two First Prize and Three Silver Medals for Superior Work and Finish. ASSORTMENT OF CARRIAGE S OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXKCL'TBO. ESTIMATES FREE. ADDRESSES. REES JAMES, SADDLER, AXD HARNESS MAKER, A Large Assortment of RIDING SADDLES AND BRIDLES, and all kinds of Leather Goods always on hand. BITS, WHIPS, SPURS, CLIPPERS, BRUSHES, MITTENS & TANNED GLOVES, SPONGES WASHLEATHERS, HARNESS COMPOSITION and Best Oil for Gears, &c., Rugs & Gig Aprons in stock. Special attention paid to COLLARS and all CART GEARS which are made on the premises. ORDERS promptly attended to, and Repairs neatly executed. 3, BROAD STREET, WEI 3HPOOL. JOHN THOMAS, CABINET MAKER, AND UPHOLSTERER, & 6, HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL. ESTABLISHED 1836. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MODERN & ANTIQUE FURNITURE, TO SELECT FROM MAHOGANY & OAK DINING ROOM S ;ITES, WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITES IX GREAT VARIETY; TABLES AND STANDS MARBLE Top, TILED BACK DITTO, BIRCH & MAHOGANY WARDROBES, SOLID OAK AND JAPANNED KITCHEN PIECES, A NUMBER OF FANCY CABINETS IN BROWN, OAK AND WALNUT BROWN OAK WRITING TABLES, 9 DRAWERS, LINED TOP; IRON BEDSTEADS, BEDDING AND SPRING MATTRESSES, CARVED WARDROBES, CABINETS, CHAIRS AND CHESTS. FURNITURE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE AND STORED. "U::i:.i..£ CONLrrTYJ} MZUJOSLY COMMERCIAL and TEMPERANCE HOTEL, 15, BERRIEW STREET, WELSHPOOL. GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN AND TOURISTS. Hot Joints Daily from 12 till 3. CHARGES STRICTLY MODERATE. M. REED, PROPRIETRESS IMPORTANT NOTICE. OFFICE AND WHARF RAILWAY STATION COAL YARD, ABERYSTWYTH. J. JENKIN JONES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS alwavs for Sale the best selection of COALS, viz., CANNOCK CHASE, RUABON, SOUTH WALES, and other Coals at very low prices. Truck Loads delivered free to any station at Colliery prices. Also the best HAY, LIME, BRICKS, PIPES, &c., at the lowest prices. Sole Agent for the celebrated Chatterley Bri- quettes most economical fuel. Can be obtained in quantities at one cwt. and upwards. T. J. BRATTON, TENT PROPRIETOR AND CATERER, THE EAGLES, WELSHPOOL Contracts undertaken for Luncheons, Dinners, Teas, Pic-nic Parties, &c. Agent for the White Star and Cunard Steamship Companies, and County Fire Office. A. PARRY, I Saddler, Carriage Gig and Cart, Harness Manufacturer, BERRIEW STREET,! WELSHPOOL. Stable requisites of every description. Sets of Brown and Black Gig Harness of Superior finish in silver nickeline and brass in stock. Quality and Prices defy Competition. The noted easy fitting Cart Collars. Special attention paid to all kinds of I Cart Harness. IXSPECTIOX INVITED. SALES BY AUCTION. OSWESTRY SMITHFIELD. MR. J. C. MCKIE (assisted by Mr. C. J. LULHAM) begs to announce that the Town Council has kindly made him a further allotment of pens for the Sale of SHEEP and PIGS in the "Qswestry Smithfield. and will sell every WEDNES- DAY, as above, FAT CATTLE at 10.50 a.m., SHEEP at 10.30 a.m., FAT CALVES and PIGS at 11 o'clock. SETTLEMENTS AT THE CLOSE OF SALE. CAMBRIAN llAILWAYS. Dining the Winter and Spring Months WEEK-END EXCURSION TICKETS (Friday or Saturday to Sunday, Monday or Tuesday) and FOURTEEN DAYS TICKETS Will be issued every Friday and Saturday, also TOURIST TICKETS (Available one calendar month), Will be issued on any week-day from the principal Cambrian Inland Stations to Borth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Pwllheli. For full particulars as to fares, (i-c., see bills which can be obtained at all Cambrian Stations. CHRISTMAS JJOLIDAYS. THE WEEK-END EXCURSION TICKETS Which will be issued to ABERYSTWTTH, BARMOUTH PWLLHELI, AXD OTHER COAST WATERIXG PLACES, On FRIDAY OR SATUBDAY, DEC. 21 & 22, From BIRMINGHAM. LEICESTER, DERBY, LIYERPOOL, )lASCHESTER,OLDILUI, LEEDS, and other Principal Stations in the North and land Counties; and from the CAMBRIAN INLAND STATIONS Also from LONDON on Saturday, December 22nd Will be available to RETURN ox WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2(!TH By Trains as announced on the bills issued by the London and North Western, Great Western, Lan- cashire and Yorkshire, North Staffordshire, and Cambrian Railway Companies. Further information may be obtained from Mr. W.H.GOUGH,Passenger Superintendent,Oswestry. On SATURDAY Evening, December 22nd, A SPECIAL FAST EXCURSION WILL BE RUN j riimi LO N DOT, TO NEWTOWN, LLANIDLOES, MACHYNLLETH, ABERYSTWYTH, BORTH, ABERDOYEY, TOWYX, DOLGELLEY AND BARMOUTH, With Bookings to HARLECH, PORTMADOC CRICCIETH and PWLLHELI. The train will be due to leave Euston at 9 50 p.m.. Willesden Junction 10 0 p.m., Paddington 11 45 p.m., and other London Stations at propor- tionate times. The Euston train will be due to reach Aberys- twyth at 6 55 a.m., and Barmouth 7 50 a.m., Dec- ember 23rd. The Paddington train will be due Aberystwyth at 10 0 a.m. and Barmouth at 10 20 a.m., Dec- ember 23rd. No Bookings from Paddington to Llanidloes. Passengers return on Wednesday, Dec. 26th, or on Friday, Dec. 28th, at times shown on bills issued by the L. & X. W. and G. W. Rv. Co.. on which full particulars are given as to fares and train times. WEEK-END AND TOURIST TICKETS are now issued from the principal stations in the North and Midland Counties to Cambrian Coast, and will be available on Saturday, Dec. 22nd. -1> ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22xn, and MON- DAY, DECEMBER 24TH, CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED TO NEWPORT (Mon.), DOWLAIS, NEATH, MERTHYR, CARDIFF AND SWANSEA. The tickets will be available to return on any day up to and inclusive of Monday, December 31sc except Christmas Day and Sundays. For lull particulars see bills. -+- CHRISTMAS TRAIN ALTERATIONS. On SUNDAY, DECEMBER- 23vd, A DD IT I ON A L TR AIN S Calling at all intermediate stations will run as under: From Oswestry at 3 45 a.m. due Aberystwvth 6 55 a.m. From Moat Lane at 5 25 a.m. in (connection with the 3 45 a.m. ex Oswestry) due Brecon 8 10 a.m. From Machynlleth at 6 25 a.m. (in connection with the 3 45 a.m. ex Oswestry) due Barmouth 7 50 a.m. The 9 10 a.m. from Machynlleth will be con- tinued (,n from Barmouth at 10 30 a.m. due PwIJ. heli 11 55 a.m. The 8 0 a.m. Train Moat Lane to Brecon WILL NOT RUN ON CHRISTMAS DAY. The 6 15 a.m. Train Oswestry to Aberystwyth The 8 0 a.m. Train Moat Lane to Brecon The 9 10 a.m. Train Machynlleth to Barmoutli The 8 49 a.m. Train Afonwen to Pwllheli The 9 0 a.m. Train Pwliheli to Dolgelley Wail run at altered times. For full particulars see Bills and the December Irani Alteration Notices. -+- WEEK-END EXCURSION TICKETS From the principal Inland Cambrian Stations to the CAMBRIAN COAST Will be issued by the Ordinary Train which will be run ar the usual time On SUNDAY Morning, December 23rd. The tickets will be avaitable to return on Mon- day or Wednesday, Dec. 24cli or 26th, by any ordi. nary thiougli stopping train. ALFRED ASLETT, Secretary and General Manager. PRINTING of every description executed with dispatch at the COUNTY TIMES Office, Welsh- nool. First-class Commercial work a speciality Estimates given.