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SITUATIONS VAOAN7. — PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ikdvertisements of Houses 01 Apartments To Let arJVftnfced, Situations Vacant or Wanted, Articles Wofefte:! or For Sale, Lost or Found, and all small 4dvotboements are inserted in the COUNTY TIMES tile following charges, prepaid :— once 3 times 91 words Is. Od. 2s. 6d. 28 „ Is. 3d 3s. Od. 35 a Is. 61 3s. 6d. 42 „ Is. 9d. 4s. Od. No Advertisement is Booked at a less charge than 2s. 6d. YT ANTED. COOK WANTED the end of February 20 to 23 years; for one Lady.—Apply, Mrs Rider, Street, Welshpool. WANTED, a good GENERAL for Brighton, W Wages £ 16; railway fare paid.—Apply, stajiag reference, to Mrs Longley, 31, Pier Street, Aberystwyth. WANTED, Strong BOY, with good character, asunder Waggoner.—Apply, John Lee, The Prints, Ellesmere. TAILORS, Wanted steady YOUTH to Trousers and Vests, and to learn Coats. Lire in.— Apply, Davies, Post Office, Meifod, Welshpool. ANTED a Second LAUNDRYIN[AID and a W KITCIIENSIAID; hotel experience not W KITCHENMAID; hotel experience not noc^flsary.—Royal Oak Hotel, Bettws-y-Coed. EXPERIENCED GROOM Wanted light E weight, and must have good reference.— Apply, Mr Worthington, Brithdir Hall, Berriew. MRS. MORGAN, Emporium, Pier Street, Aber- ystwyth, has VACANCIES for several Apprentices to the Millinery, and for several junior I)onds.-Apply early. WANTED.-SERV ANT for private house in W Aberystwyth; only two in family; must baftftarp and of good character.—Apply, COUNTY TVRK, Aberystwyth. WANTED for Oldham, a COOK-GENERAL V-V and House-parlourmaid.—Apply, COUNTY Tnfts Registry Office, Welshpool. y WANTED for Shrewsbury, a KITCHEN- MAID.—Apply, COUNTY TIMES Registry OtS&t Welshpool. WANTED, Coots, Housemaids, and several good Generals. — Apply, at once, oo the Hiffh- ;lass Registry 21, Berriew street, ATelsh- aooi. One shilling to be paid when lame is «M £ yed >n the list and remainder when -luited. otOTnped envelope for reply. SITUATIONS WANTED. 4 LL WANTING SITUATIONS should apply .:1.. to the High-class Registry Office, 21, Berriew -3trefet, Welshpool. One shilling to be paid when iame is entered on the list and remainder when waited. Stamped envelope for reply. -L- TO BE LET. TO BE LET at May, Four Crosses, Railway Terrace, close to the Station, a good HOUSE Mffl, GARDEN.—Apply, Miss Ryle, Rose Villa, Ltiuifylliii. TO LET, 2 Havelock Terrace, Salop Road, Welshpool 2 Sitting rooms, 4 bed rooms re^t £ 18.—Apply at the house. TO LET, Lady Day next, House, Buildings, and 5 acres of Land, situate near Marton.— Aftoly, A. Davies, View, Trelystan, Marton, Chir- bail, Salop. TOWYN, MERIONETH. RouSE AND SHOP TO BE LETinacentral -tjt- position, and at.a low rental.-Apply to MR. Ø8Iø JONES, Bryngolen, Towyn. I "lirOUSE TO LET. Penhelig, Aberdovey, Dining, Drawing-room, 2 Kitchens, 2 Pan- t6 Bedrooms, Boxroom; large front garden batIL entrance; sheltered, sunny position. Rent, Apply, Hipkiss and Bassett, Architects. ovey and Aberystwyth. mo BE LET, at May, Four Crosses, Railway JL Terrace, Close to the Station, a Good House aad Garden.-Apply, Miss RYLE, Rose Villa, Llanfyllin. TO BE LET OR SOLD from 1st of May, 1899, FIRS GLEN, situated on the Kerrv Road,' Newtown, and now in the occupation of Mr E. Price, who is leaving the neighbourhood, all that substantial and well-built house; well-drained; containing 1 Cellar, 1 Cellar Kitchen, 1 Pantry, 1 Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, 5 Bedrooms, Bath Room (hot and cold water), W.C., Small Greenhouse and Large Yard.—Apply on the Premises. SALE bY PRIVATE TREA T Y. FOR SALE, a quantity of GATES made of larch of 90 years' growth.—Apply, to Mr Lewis, Pantmawr, near Llanidloes. FOR SALE.—A second-hand Boiler. To view, apply to the Science Porter, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. RATS RATS RATS !—A Truro Farmer writes:—"After using a Is. 2d. Pot of HURISONIS RELIABLE RAT POISON, I picked up 150 dead rats." Equally goodfy Mice, Moles and Beetles. Dogs and cats will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave NO smell. Price Is. 2d., 2s. 3d., 3s. 8d.; postage, 2d.-G. W. HARRISON, Chetnist, Reading. Agent for Welshpool, W. Bishop for Oswestry, T. Williamson; for Newtown, Morgan and Sons. All Chemists. LOST. STRAYED to the Gaer, Forden, about six weeks ago, a WELSH EWE. Owner may have the same on paying expenses and giving proper description, to Frank Morris, Pitfield, Sarn, Newtown. MISCELLANEOUS. TO WHEELWRIGHTS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS. WANTED, for Cash, IMPLEMENT TIMBER, of all kinds best quality only; on Rail or C-aaal.-T.J., Box 17, Salopian Office, Oswestry. THE GRAMOPHONE.—Talks, Sings, Plays. The Most Wonderful Discovery of the Age. May be hired for parties, entertainments, &c.- Apply, 44, High Street, Welshpool. STEAM-SAWING Wanted with Rack Bench, in ks woods or yard; experienced workmen.—For terms apply, Morgan, Machinist, Canal House, Llaadysilio, Oswestry. WHY GET WET ? UMBRELLAS recovered, Gloria Silk, 4s. 6d., with Tassell; Victoria Cloth 2s. 6d. any, 8iy.ë!. by return post.—F. C. PREECE, Hair- ar^gggr and Ornamental Hairworker, Oswald-road, Os^E&ry. TENTS and FLAGS for HIRE. ROPES, RICK SHEETS, WOOL SHEETS, AND OIL SHEETS. The Cheapest House in the Trade for HALTERS (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL). Mr Pilot attends the Fairs held at Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Welshpool, Llanfyllin, Llanfair, &c. Please note the Address— ALFRED H. PILOT, ROPE MANUFACTURER, BANK COTTAGE, NEWTOWN. SPECIAL SHOW OF INVITATION CARDS FOR THE I COMING SEASON, AT THE COUNTY TIMES OFFICES, WELSHPOOL & ABERYSTWYTH. ADDRESSES. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE IS STILL ON AT WHEATLEY'S SJABERYST WYTH. JONES, MORRIS & JONES, REG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEIR GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1899. Enormous Reductions in all Departments. PURCHASERS WILL FIND THIS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR OBTAINING GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH ONLY. JONES, MORRIS & JONES, (LATE ROBERT LLOYD), GLASGOW HOUSE, OSWESTRY. FRESH SALMON FROM THE TEIFY, WYE, AND OTHER RIVERS DAILY. DEALER IN WENHAM LAKE ICE. T>mTT A T> d A V/^T?T T FISHMONGER AND POULTERER. IlllyllAXlU X LICENSED DEALER IN GAME MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SEA FISHERIES PROTECTION SOCIETY, GREAT DARKGATE STREET, NORTH PARADE AND TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTB COUNTRY ORDERS PROMPLY DESPATCHED. ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF 40 YEARS. SOLOMON HAMER & SONS, (OF LLANIDLOES), FAMILY BUTCHERS, CENTRAL BUILDINGS, MAENGWYN STREET, MACHYNLLETH, PURVEYORS OF THE CELEBRATED PLYNLYMON WELSH MUTTON. PATRONISED BY H.M. THE QUEEN, THE NOBILITY AND THE LEADING GENTRY. FAMILIES SUPPLIED DAILY WITH THE BEST QUALITY MEAT ON MOST REASONABLE PRICES. ALL ORDERS PER POST RECEIVE OUR PROMPT ATTENTION. SAUSAGES and BRAWN made Daily on the Premises. BRANCH BUSINESS AT ELDON ROW, DOLGELLEY. GYDE, 22 and 24, pIER STREET, À BERYSTWYTB, FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURE, VIEWS, &c. NOVELTIES IN ART GOODS FOR PAINTING. JUST PUBLISHED A FIXE PHOTOGRAVURE OF LORD KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM, PRICE 2s. 6D. EACH. 1 X msam I. & G. LLOYD, COÁCH BUILDERS, Alfred Place, ABERYSTWYTH. \H Carriages made to order on the shortest notice. Experienced Men kept for all Branches. — ——- CARRIAGES FOR SALE. GRIMSBY FISH SUPPLY. SYDNEY HOUSE, 3, NORTH PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. M. SMITH, (LATE OF PIER STREET, ESTABLISHED 1868), Has opened at the above address a First-Class FISH, GAME AND POULTRY ESTABLISHMENT, WITH OYSTER SALOONS ATTACHED. Dressed Crabs a Speciality. Wenham Lake Ice always on hand. Hotels and Institutions catered for, Best Prices given for Game and Poultry, any quantity. BOTTLED BY DISTILLERS ONLY, AND >0 EXPRESSLY FOR US. BLACK BOTTLE" TEN TEARS OLD. SCOTCH. PER DOZEN, 46s. CAN ONLY bE OBTAINED AT REA'S STORES, 48, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. E. F. ALLEN & SONS, 68, MARDOL, SHREWSBURY. PIANOS & ORGANS By all the leading English and Foreign Makers, On the One, Two and Three Years' Purchase Sys. tem, or Wholesale Discount for Cash. Delivered Carriage Free by Road any Distance. NEW MUSIC 4 COPIES Is. 6D. POST FREE. PIANOFORTE TUNING.—Tunings contracted for by the Year. All orders punctually attended to in Town or Country. NEWTOWN, WELSHPOOL AND DISTRICT visited every fortnight. THE SYMPHONION." PENNY IN THE SLOT MUSICAL BOX. Placed in Hotels Free on Application. THE "GRAMOPHONE." TALKS, SINGS, PLAYS, AND DANCES. The Greatest Wonder of the Age. PRICE £ 5 10s. Sole Agents for Shropshire ALLEN & SOKS, 68, MARDOL, SHREWSBURY. M. WILLIAMS & SON TOBACCONISTS, Have the FINEST STOCK in the County of PIPES, PO JCHES, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, And every requisite for the Smoker. ALL THE LEADING BRANDS IN STOCK. & 4, CHURCH STREET (Opposite the Bull Hotel,) WELSHPOOL. x 8ole Agents for the Celebrated L N PIPES, T KIRK & SONS' TOBACCO'S, and the Cele- brated GBD PIPES. TRY KIRK'S MILD PERIQUE MIXTURE. DREW & CO., Wholesale Bottlers of Messrs BASS & CO'S INDIA PALE ALE, GUINNESS AND CO'S EXTRA STOUT i (Under Guarantee to Bottle Messrs Guinness's Extra Stout only with their Trade Label), FINEST CHAMPAGNE CIDER, &c., also MINERAL WATER MANUFACTURERS. WORKS-KING STREET. ALL THE MINERAL WATERS ARE PRE- PARED FROM PURE SPRING ARTESIAN WELL WATER (the only Artesian Well boring in Oswestry) 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 I BEVERAGES, ALL OF WHICH ARE OF HIGH-CLASS MANUFACTURE. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS OF WATER 1 FROM WELL OVER 200 FEET DEEP. 11 and 12, Great Tower Street, London, E.C., August 26, 1895. A sample of the Well-Water used by Mr Charles E Drew, Oswestry, has been submitted to very care- ful chemical analysis in this Laboratory, and I find it to be a water of excellent composition and quality, bright and sparkling in appearance, and free from turbidity or deposit. ] It is particularly palatable to the taste, and I consider it to be well adapted for use in the pro- duction of superior Aerated Beverages and Mineral Waters generally. GRANVILLE H. SHARPE, F.C.S., &c., Analyst, Late Principal of the Liverpool College of Chemistry." TO BE OBTAINED OF ALL AGENTS OF THE FIRM, LICENSED HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS. Price List forwarded on Application. All Orders will receive every Care, Attention, and ] Prompt Delivery. DREW AND CO., Agents for Messrs. Bass and Co.'s Burton Ales in Casks of 9, 18, 36, and 54 gallons. r Quotations on application by post or otherwise at the Offices, King Street, Oawestry. TUITION. WELSHPOOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEXT TERM COMMENCES SEPT. 19TH. Preparation for the JNIVERSITY LOCALS, PRECEPTORS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SHORTHAND CERTIFICATE AND CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. Over 100 passes during the last five years n in above examinations. 30 Shorthand Certificates gained since 1893. Comfortable,home for boarders. Moderate Terms. CAMBRIDGE LOCALS-ALL PASSED. HONOURS. RESIDENT MASTER, UNIVERSITY GRADUATE. Cambridge Local Examination Class now forming. T..F. HILES, Head Master. THE COLLEGE, QUEEN'S PARK, OSWESTRY. PRINCIPALS THE MISSES HOULT. THE SCHOOL, which has been successfully JL carried on at Castle Buildings, is now re- moved to the premises in Queen's Park, so long known as the Salop School." The house, which was built for a School, is in every way admirably adapted for the purposes, having Large and Lofty School and Class Rooms and Dormitories, and Recreation Ground. Resident English and Foreign GOVERNESSES, and visiting PROFESSORS. Preparation for Oxford Local, College of Precep- tors, and Music Examinations. Home Comforts. Careful Training. TERMS MODERATE. Next Term begins JAN. 19. Boarders assemble the day previous. Prospectus on application. MACHYNLLETH COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. The School will RE-OPEN in the New Building on JANUARY 17, 1899. The School Year is divided into Three Terms Fees R2 per Term; JE5 per year payable in advance Remission when more than one from a family. Head Master MR. H. H. MEYLER, M.A., Formerly Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford; and late Assistant Master at Mill Hill School, London, N.W. Assistant Master MR. EVAN JONES, B.A. (LOND.) Inter. B.Sc. (Lond.) University College of Wales. Assistant Mistress MISS LILY LUMLEY, Late Scholar University College of North Wales. First-class modern Education for Boys and Girls. Thoroughness of work secured. Chemical Labora- tory. Cookery and Laundry Work and Workshop. Playfield. Preparation for Examinations. Bursaries are granted by the Governors to Scholars sufficient to cover the estimated expenses of travelling to and from school. Intending pupils should send in their names on forms supplied for the purpose, to the undersigned, JOHN ROWLANDS, Clerk to the Governors, Machynlleth. LLANDOVERY COLLEGE. Three Months' Distinctions, Nov. 1897 to Jan. 1898. £ 100 a year for Mathematics, Trinity Coll., Camb. zElOO a year for Classics, Bras. College, Oxford. 280 a year for Mathematics, Balliol, Coll., Oxford. X80 a year for Classics, Wadham College, Oxford. JE80 a year for History, Brasenose College, Oxford. JE70 a year for Science, Exeter College, Oxford. JEoO a year for Science, St. John's College, Camb. X50 a year for History, Magdalen College, Oxford. £ 50 a year for Mathematics, Jesus College, Oxford. N.B.—Scholarships have been gained, direct from School, in the four subjects-Classics, Mathematics, Natural Science, and History. An Old Llandoverian, who left the School in September, 1896, as a Mathematical Scholar (RLOO a year) at Hertford College, Oxford, and who gained a First Class in Mathematical Moderations in 1897, has just been elected Junior Mathematical Exhibi- tioner at Oxford. EVELYN HOUSE SCHOOL MARINE PARADE, ABERYSTWYTH. PRINCIPAL: MRS ISSARD. HEAD MISTRESS: MISS CLEGG, L.L.A. (Cambridge Teacher's Cert.) Music MISTRESS: MISS BIGGS, (Conservatoire of Music, Wiesbaden.) Foreign Governesses. Dancing Lessons. PUPILS PREPARED for London and Welsh Matriculation, Oxford and Cambridge Locals, and other Examinations; also for Entrance Scholar- ship at the University College of Wales. Boarders receive every care and attention. Terms: Moderate and inclusive. Next Term commences JANUARY 18th, 1899. ABERYSTWYTH COUNTY SCHOOL. HEAD MASTER: MR. DAVID SAMUEL, M.A., (Cantab). Late Foundation Scholar, Exhibitioner and Prize- man Clare College, Cambridge 20th Wrangler 1879; and formerly Open Scholar, U.C.W. SENIOR MISTRESS Miss EDITH M. EWAKT, M.A. (Vic.), Honours in History First Class B.A. in Modern Languages; late Headmistress of Aber- tillery County School and formerly Assistant Mistress at Bedford College, Liverpool. ASSISTANT MASTERS: MR. W. P. FULLER, M.A., (London), Classical Honours in B.A. Exana.; 6th on List in > t M.A. Exam formerly Open Scholar, U.C.W. MR. THOMAS OWENS, Late Headmaster of the Aberystwyth Commercial and Grammar School, and formerly Senior Scholar U.C.W. THE SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN (for Boys and Girls) ON 24TH JANUARY, 1899. TERMS-E5 per annum. SAMUEL EVANS. Clerk. 6, Portland Street, Aberystwyth. EDWARD MORRIS, BARBER, BILL-POSTER AND DISTRIBUTOR, MAESGLAS, MACHYNLLETH. Bills posted and distributed in town and neigh- bouring district at moderate charges. GIFFORD CANT, 19, BROAD STREET, WELSHPOOL. (OVER STAR TEA CO.) FEES: TEETH: Strictly Finest Moderate Quality consistent procurable with English first-class materials American. and work- manship. TEETH STOPPED, SCALED OR EXTRACTED CAREFULLY. HOURS 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M. DAILY. rUBLIU NOTICES. EVER Y FOR SALMON & TROUT ANGLERS SPECIAL FLIES FOR WELSH RIVERS AND LAKES. FRED. W. COOKE. F PRACTICAL ANGLER, NEWTOWN, N. WALES CATALOGUES FREE. TTOTTNTI A WONDERFUL CURE FOR X L/ULL U RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, NEURALGIA, CHEST, COLD, SORE THROAT, SPRAINS, BRUISES. INVALUABLE FOR' FOOTBALL PLAYERS. PREPARED BY THE Welsh Golden Rheumatic Cure Co., Aberystwyth. POST FREE, 1/3. SOLE AGENT FOR ABERYSWYTH—E. P. WYNNE, CHEMIST. PIANOS AND ORGANS, BY ALL IIAKERS. CASH OR BY EASY PAYMENTS. ft-SlrflffW We pay and deliver on receipt of first month's payment. RELIABLE IRON FRAME PIANOS, from las, 6d. per month till paid for. o 3.G ANS, Seven Stops land Couplers, 6!1. per month. IIARNIONIUMS, Solid Cases, 58. per month. J. P., Wrexham, writes :—" I now take the opportunity of expressing to you my appreciation of the very beautiful Piano with which you have supplied us, which arrived quite safely yesterday, and has already been much admired." R. J. T., Pwllheli, writes: I have received the organ quite safely, and am greatly pleased with it. It has exceeded my expectations'botli in appearance and tone. Thanking you for the honourable way you conduct your business." RICHMOND JONES AND SONS, PIANO AND ORGAN MERCHANTS, 120, LONDON ROAD, LIVERPOOL. ALSO AT 353, PARLIAMENTARY ROAD, GLASGOW. ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST FREE BY POST.-MENTION THIS* [PAPER. AGENTS WANTED WHERE NOT REPRESENTED. COUNTY TIMES AGENTS. ABERYSTWYTH.—County Times Office, Chalybeate Street; Mr Jenkins, Stationer, Great Darkgate Street; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; ABERDOVEY.—Mr G. Williams, newsagent. ABERMULE.—Mr W. E. Jones, signalman. ABERGYNOLWYN.—Mr. W. H. Rowlands, Postman. ARTHOG.- Mr. Owen Jones, Bookseller. BARMOUTH.—Mr. Arnfield, Stationer; Messrs Smith & Son. BOKTH.-Messrs Smith and Son. BERRIEW.—Mr J. Gornall; Mr J. Williams. BETTWS.— Mr Edward Davies. BISHOP'S CASTLE.—Mr John Downes, Union Street BETHELEM, LLANFAIR.—Miss Jane Pryce, The Shop BWLCHYCIBAU.—Mr Watkin Gittins, smith. BUTTINGTON.—Mr D. Rowlands, Cefn. CHIRK-Mr Samuel Lloyd, Fewsagent CHIRBURY.-Mrs Ann Jones, Yew Tree Cottage. CHURCHSTOKE.—Mrs Griffiths. CORRIS.—Mr. Evan Edwards, Bookseller, Glanydon CAERSWS.—Mr T. E. Jones, Hawthorne Villa. CEMMAEs-Mr T. Phillips, The School. CARNo.-Atr Arthur Humphreys, Brynhyfryd. DOLFoR-Mr Rees Williams, Post Office. DINAS MAWDDWT.—Mrs Evans, Post Office. DOLGELLEY.—Mr. E. Y. Williams, Newsagent; Mrs Arnfield, Stationer; Mr. H. Morris, Chemist; Mr. John Roberts, 4, Victoria Buildings. ELLESMERE.—Mr V. C. Everett FERNDA^E.—Mr W. Davies, 21, Oaklands. FORDEN.—Mr John Evans, Gaer Cottage. FouR CROSSES.—Mr Gittins, confectioner, and Mrs Jones, Bagley lane. GLANDOVEY JUNCTION.—Messrs Smith and Son. GARTHMYL.—Mr E. R. Owen, Nag's Head. GUILSFIELD.—Mrs Gwilt, The Mill. GARTHBEIBIO.—Mr David Jones, Pantywaun KERRY.—Mr William Bebb. LLANIDLOES.—Messrs Smith and Son Mrs Owen LLANBRYNMAIR-Mr W. Daniels, Wynnstay Shop. LLANRHAIADR.—Mr Henry Jones, Newsagent. LLANBADARN FAWR.—Mr Simon, Post Office. LLANGURIG.—Mrs Lewis, Smithy. LLANDYSSIL.—Mr W. Corfield. LLANFAIR.—Mr E. James, butcher, Pool road. LLANERFYL.—Mr Thomas Roberts, Tyn-y-Rhos. LLANDRINIO.—Mrs Jones, Bagley Lane. LLANSANTFFRAID.—Mrs J. Breeze. LLANFECHAIN.-Mrs Jones, Church Gates. LLANFYLLIN-Mr Watkin Lloyd, Temperance. LEIGHTON.—Mrs Griffiths, Blacksmith's Shop. LLWYNGWRIL. —Mr. T. Griffiths, Cambrian Stores. LONDON.-Messrs Everett and Son, Bell's Buildings, Salisbury Square, E.C. MERTHYR VALE.—Mrs Powell, Post Office. MACHTNLLETH-Alessrs Parsons and Son, Barcombe House, Maengwyn Street; Messrs Smith and Son. MONTGOMERY.—Mr W. P. Marshall, Post Office. MEIFOD.—Mr Edward Morgan, Allt-y-Aner. NEWTOWN.—Mr W.Jones, 16, Pool Road; Mr F. W. Cooke, Stationer; Messrs Park and Son, Stationers; Mr C. J. Newell; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; and Mr J. Griffiths, 37, Broad Street. NEW MILLS.—Mrs Jane Thomas. OSWESTRY.-Air J. W. Williams, Cross Street; Messrs Smith and Son; Messrs Bayley and Co., Church Street; Mr Davies, Vine Cottage; Mr E. T. Williams, Leg Street; Miss Wilson, 67, Church Street. PONTYPRIDD.—Mr W. H.Kay, Stationer. PONTROBERT.-Air George Hayes, Royal Oak Inn. POOL QUAY.—Mrs Pryce, The Shop. PANT.—Mr B. Lyford, Station. PENYBONTFAWR.—Mr J. E. Jackson, School House. RHAYADER.—Mrs Pryce, Wye Cottage. High Street. RUABON.—Mr. James Smith, Newsagent, Crane Street, Cefn; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall RHOSYMEDRE—Mr D. Jones, Printer and Stationer, Park Road TREFEGLWYS.—Mr Louis Pryce, Birchen House. TREFNANNEY.—Mr George Jones, Brynover. TREFLACH—Mr J. Ellis. TRFIIARRIs.-Alr James Jones, Thomas Street. TREGYNON.—Mr Edward Thomas, Smithy. TOWYN.—Mr. R. W. Joues, Stationer, Berwyn House; Mr. R. P. Jones, Newsagent; Messrs. D. Edwards & Co.; Messrs. Smith & Son. SHREWSBURY.—Messrs Smith and Son; Mrs M. A. Rainford, 9, Castle Gates. WELSHPOOL.—Mr Gwynne, Broad Street; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; Mr A. J. Blair, Berriew Street. WIIITTINGTON.—Mrs Williams, Boot street. ———————————————————— ——————————— t NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS! DAVIES'S BALSAMIC COUGH LINCTUS THE MOST SPEEDY AND EFFECTUAL REMEDY FOR COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, HOARSE- NESS, Loss OF VOICE, DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING, AND ALL OTHER AFFECTIONS OF THE CHEST, THROAT AND LUNGS, ARISING FROM COLD. THIS INVALUABLE PREPARATION HAS JL now been used by the public for upwards of twenty years with the greatest success. The INCREASING DEMAND and the many daily commendations passed upon it, form an ample guarantee of its extraordinary merit. Hundreds of Testimonials. PREPARED ONLY BY WILLIAM BISHOP, (LATE G. E. DAVIES), DISPENSING CHEMIST, Powysland Pharmacy, Welshpool. Sold by Chemists in bottles at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. RABBIT NETS RABBIT NETS!! RABBIT NETS! 100 YARDS FOR JE1 2s. 50 YARDS 12s. 6d., Best Quality only. ALFRED H. PILOT, ROPE MAKER, NEWTOWN. PRINTING, RULING, AND B OOKBINDING, ARE SPECIALITIES OF THE COUNTY TIMKS OFFICF WELSHPOOL. PRINTED and RULED ACCOUNT BOOKS, L EDGERS, —————————————— DAY BOOKS, CASH BOOKS, TIME BOOKS, EXECUTED IN FIRST-CLASS STYLE. THOMAS FARR, Son of the late James Farr, of Salop Road COACH BUILDER, SEVERN STREET, WELSHPOOL. HUGH DAVIES'S CCUGH MIXTURE NO MORE Difficulty of Breathing. NO MORE Sleepiest Nights. NO MORE Distressing Coughs. DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH M XTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for ASTHMA DAVIES'S COUGH M'XTURE for BRONCHITIS DAVIES'3 COUGH MIXTURE for HOARSENESS DAVIES'S COUGE MIXTURE for .INFLUENZA DAVIES'S CoUGE MIXTURE for COLDS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for COUGHS DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE for SORE THROAT DAVIES'S COUGE MIXTURE—Most, Soothing DAVIES'S COUGE MIXTURE warms the Chest DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE dissolves the Phlegm DAVIES'S COUGH -.W- XTURE for SINGERS DAVIES'* COUtiE MIXTURE—for PUBLIC DAVIES'S COUGH MIXTURE SPEAKERS U'- THE GREAT WELSH REMBDY. 13!d. and 219 DoiHss. Sold Everywhere. Sweeter than Honey. Children like it. "HUGH DAVIES, Chemist, MACHYNLLETH. J H. ANDERSON, CABINET MAKER and UPHOLSTERER, 5 & 6, HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL (Adjoining Park Lane). Estimate given for Every Description of CABINET WORK. DINING, DRAWING & BEDROOM FURNITURE BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS. SPRING, HAIR AND WOOL MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, &c. FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED. FURNITURE REMOVED AND STORED. ESTIMATES FREE. Largest and Best-Constrncted FURNITURE VAN Obtainable. STORING WAREHOUSE 5 & 6, HIGH STREET, WELSHPOOL. cMHiiMiimtiHinuiiiiimHiffiiuimimtmiimititHiiiiiiiiiiimimiiftiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiHttt 2 I Seeds, Trees, Bulbs, Plants, &c 1 E i 5 Direct from original & reliable source. I Priced Catalogues Post Free. Bead Warehouses,ek U I DlLISONS Hur series, Ac. CHESTER 1= JIIU UIHUlllmllUlllmMlJAUlJlllllllIIllRRlllHlllllUllllHllllllIIllllllIIU18 COMMENCING TO-DAY. STARTLING STORY OF MODERN LIFE. THE BOND OF BLACK BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX SEE PAGE 7. ANNUAL SALE OF Surplus Stock & Oddments IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. FOR 14 DAYS ONLY FROM FEBRUARY 11TH TO FEBRUARY 26TH. ASTONISHING PRICES! ASTOUNDING REDUCTIONS! HALF-GUINEA SHOES reduced to 4/11 and 2/10. GUINEA BOOTS for 5 11. LADIES' GOLOSHES 1 CHILDREN'S GOLOSHES /3i and 15t. 2 S'ATIN SHOES reduced from 12/6 to 1/11. Several other Lots of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Goods at equally low prices. As we only have a few of the above, no sale goods can be sent on approval. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 12 Pairs MEN'S CORD TROUSERS reduced from 4 6 to 1/11. 6 Pairs MEN'S CORD SLEEVE VESTS reduced from 6/0 to 2/11. 13 Pairs YOUTHS' & MEN'S COVERT COATS reduced from 12 6 and 24/- to 4 11. 16 Pairs MEN'S WHITE MOLE TROUSERS re- duced from 6 6 to 1 11. A few MEN'S & BOYS' OVERCOATS reduced from 18.6 to 7/6. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. (4) A SPECIAL LEADING LINE (for the Sale only)—Folding Bedstead, with wire mattress, wool mattress, and pillow, 17/11 the Lot. Marvellous Bargain. (5) BEDDING DEPARTMENT—Palliasses, full size, 5/11, 6/6 Wool Mattresses, 8/11, 10,6, 12/9, lo/ reduced prices for the Sale Pillows, from lB!. Guaranteed pure and clean. All made on the Premises. (6) LARGE PURCHASE OF WALNUT AND MAHOGANY CHIFFONNLERS, 29/11, 33/6, 37/6, 42/ 49 6,55, nicely polished and fitted with best silvered bevelled plates; large voriety, specially reduced for the Sale. (7) SPECIAL LOT OF DINING AND DRAW- ING ROOM SUITES. Solid Frames, seven pieces t3 19 6 Spring Seats 11 C4 19 6 „ Rich embo-sed Velvet Suite £6 6 0 „ Workmanship Guaranteed. These prices are for the Sale only and cannot be repeated. Special Value in LADIES' DRESS TRUNKS, 16/9, 19/9, 21 6. 23 6. 10C LADIES' SATCHEL; Usual Price, 3/3; Sale Price 2/5. 66 LAI IES' SATCHEL; Usual Price, 3/10; Sale Price, 2/11. 250 GIRLS' SATCHEL; Usual Price, !6h; Sale Price 4. 100 GIRLS' SATCHEL; Usual Price, 1 Sale Pricen. Job Lot of WORK-BOXES, &c., &c.; Usual Price, i 6; Sale Price, /3. Lot of WORK BASKETS. DESKS, and BOXES; Usual Price, 13; Sale Price, /9. 20 Keyed CONCERTINAS; Usual Price, 2/2; Sale Price, 18. 20 Keyed CONCERTINAS; Usual Price, 3/11; Sale Price, 3/ Best ACCORDIONS, 3/9 so 2 11, 4 6 to 3/6, 5/lJ to 4 9. Brief HANDBAGS, 3/11, 5 6; better, 7,11, 9/6, and 11 6. PORTMANTEAUX and TRAVELLING GOODS at Sale Prices. 50,000 Job Square ENVELOPES, Grey, CreaD1, and White, 100 forI3. 50,000 Commercial ENVELOPES, reduced frool 3/4 to 2 7 1,000. 288, '6^ Packets of Grey NOTEPAPER; Sale Price, Ab 288, :6 Packets of Cream NOTEPAPER; Sale Price, ;4-1 3 Gross, 6 Fancv Colours and Grey BoxeS STATIONERY, 4 box. 25 Gross good LEAD PENCILS at 2^ dozen. 12 doz. /6 Best INK at /3; 6 doz. 1 Best lNg, /6J bottle. 18 doz. Large ACCOUNT BOOKS at 4.^ each, also a Lot at ,9 £ each. 2 Large LEDGERS, DAY BOOKS, and ACCOUNT BOOKS at Sale Prices. BRAZILIAN SILVER TEA SPOONS, 1:9 dozen DESSERT SPOONS, 4/6. dozen; TABLS SPOONS, 5 6 dozen. BRAZILIAN SILVER FORKS, same price. Above retain their colour throughout. Sheffield-made TABLE KNIVES and FORKS, 6/9, 7,9, and 9, per doz pairs. Sheffield-made Kvlonite Handle DESSEltl KNIVES, 6/9 dozen; TABLE DITTO, 8,6 dozev, Special Lots of PURSES, all sorts, from 41 to 15 each. NICKEL-PLATED TIMEPIECES, 6-inch dial, at 28 each. SPECTACLES, to suit all sights, from 9 pef pair; crystal lenses. BREAKFAST CRUETS, from 1/11; TABLO CRUETS from 1!7. ELECTRO-PLATE of all kinds at Sale Prices. 8-day AMERICAN STRIKING nLOCKS, 14/9. 14 Ditto; strike hour and half-hour, 21/6. 450 IMPASTO VASES, at 15 each usual price !1O. 50 CHINA TEA SERVICES, 7/11; usual price, 12/6. 250 DECORATED TEA POTS, 15J; usual price, /8. White and Gold CHINA TEA CUPS and SAUCERS, 2,- the half-dozen. Ditto BREAKFAST CUPS and SAUCERS, 2 the half-dozen. 150 SETS OF JUGS (three in set) at i9 Set. 160 DECORATED CHINA TEAPOT STANI)5 at 4d. ODDMENTS of DINNER, TOILET, and TBA SERVICES at nominal prices. CHINA CUPS and SAUCERS, MUGS, &c stamped Present from Birmingham," also witl1 views of Birmingham, at less than Half-prices. Good Quality OAK PAINTED TRUNKS, 2/11, 3 3, 3/11, 4/11, up. Lot DOOR MATS, /5, /7, /9, /llt, and 1¡2. TABLE LAMPS, CARRIAGE LAMPS, STOV, &-c., atlSale Prices. Also TEA TRAYS, COAL BOXES, FENDERS, &c., and GENERAL HARDWARE GOODS, KITCHEN UTENSILS. Above are only a few of the Special Lines which will be offered at the Sale. Many others, too numerous to mention, will be GKEAT BARGAINS to all purchasers. Included in the above Sale will be a large quntity °j Goods which we have purchased at the Unreserved Sale one of the Largest Birmingham Wholesale Houses. All o* this Stock will be Sold at NOMINAL PRICES TO 11-LBAF- during Sale Time.-NOTE THE ADDEESS. J. Delia Porta, Son,4 Rabnett, PRINCESS STREET & THE SQUARE, SHREWSBURY. X4,000,000 HAVE NOW BEEN PAID IN RESPECT OF RAILWAY ACCIDENTS, ALL ACCIDENTS, WORKMEN'S ACCIDENTS, FIDELIfY GUARANTEE, BY THE RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY, 64, CORNHILL, LONDON. A. VIAN, Secretary AGENTS REQUIRED IN UNREPRESENTED DISTRICTS. AGENTS Mr. J. WILKINSON, Cambrian Railways, Newtown Mr. T. PRYCE, Cambrian Railways, Welshpool MR.T.KILVINGTON, CambrianRlys, Aberystwyth CONTENTS OF INNER PAGES. PAGE 2. • Aberystwyth, Llanilar, Llanbadarn, Aberdovey, Corris, Machynlleth, Darowen, Cemmaes, Llan- idloes, Newtown, Berriew, Pontrobert, and Butting- ton news; Welsh Industries Agriculture. PAGE 3. Welshpool, Llangadfan, Bettws, Llangurig, Oswestry, Ellesmere, and RuaboD news; Parlia- ment; Montgomery and Salop Presbytery Forden Rural District Council and Board of Guardians; Correspondence. PAGE B. Football Forecast Competition, Notes, Matches and Fixtures; Hunting Appointments; Markets. PAGE 7. A Story The Bond of Black," by William Le Qupux Strange Conduct of Two Farmers; The Death of a Pauper at Bangor-is-y-Coed. I