Evening Express

FURNITURE FOR QUALITY FURNITURE THAT WILL WEAR FURNITURE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FUKNITTJRE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS FURNITURE THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COUNTRY FURNITURE SOLD RETAIL AT WHOLESALE PRICES TO GET ALL THIS GO TO THE ATLAS FURNISHING CO., HAYES BUILDINGS, CARDIFF.

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AUWSTINE J< ST)NK (Late 8'?E BROS.), ri/JiMAI, ua,, Sao & trNERAL IXZCTO ? ?"?"tl 8up<?'"? to All Ordv *«L; Cardiff, PT 704; Barry DociL Ne. 57. *<*t ome Td* No. 612, Cerd? *?*MM: 8TONB BROS.. CatdiC. STONE B?S., Barry Do^ 5, ?OR?NG?ST., ?j?Dl_FF. And ????. aOT,TO?)?D_ BARRY DOX& J. MABSH & CD" FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, BT JFARY-STREET. And J, FRjPEBICK-STEEBT 8 I?ie< L?t 0# Application. 1 -=-= PUBLIO AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. rpHEATRE JJOYAL, ED IFF. Leasee and Manaeer-Mr. EOBEETBED:FOEI>- THIS EVENING. AT 7.30, THE slREAJlING JFABCIOAL COMEDY, FROM THi AVENUE THEATRE, LONDON. JJROWN AT BRIGHTON. Wext Week: The Latest NewPIa7,» THE MUMMY AND THE HAMMING BIRD, As played at Wyndham's Theatri, London. Box Office at Theatre, 10 to 5. Nat- TeL 362. &16291 ?R'A.NDnn H E A?R E G L*4me & MaBa?er. TEJward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, AT 7.30, EAST LYNE. Time and Prices as usual. Box Office at Messrs. ThoPPron and S_hackell's, 24. Queen-street. Next Week: JACK'S SWEETHEART. e448u7 ROSTOCK AND WOIVBWFLIIS ROYAL No. 1 AMALGAMATION, Presently on Tour in this District, and will be Exhibited at CARDIFF, TO-DAY AND TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), MONDAY, MARCH 7, 9, AND STAND ON THE PENARTH-ROAD. The Oldest, Largest. and Beat Travelling Establiahment ever Organised. GIGANTIC ZOOLOGICAL OOJJLEOTTOW. WONDERFUL PERFORMING ANIMALS. Extraordinary Equine Exhibits, headed by LINUS, «ie ONLY DOUBLE-MANED HORSE in exis- tence. Both sides of neck alike 15ft. long, and t tail 17ft. long. Pronotmced by all the greatest liriiij cariosity in existence. Want and Midget Horses. Hairless Mare. Giant and Midget Donkeys, and a Whole Host of other Rare and Valuable Exhibits too numerous to detail Two Full Performances daily, at 3.30 and 7 p.m. Admiseion, Is.; Children, 6d. Feeding ime, 9.30 p.m., 3d. extra. General Manager: H. F. BIEKETT. An CI"Des after Seven p.m., 6d. each. al6= pARK-HALL, CARDIFF First Visit of a Phenomenally Suceseful Exhibition for a Short Season. Commencing MONDAY, March 9th. L'very Night at Eight. Matineee. Wednesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, at Three. MR. T. J. WEST'S NEW AND AMAZING SERIES OF I- NiBikTED pICTURES "The flneet in the world.Vide PreM. Introduced by the Modern Manel Company (Limited). A new departure! Coloured CineTnato?fame, of whicb It 18 no exaggeration to sa.v "that of ?he'MOST BEAUTIFUL and Wo,FUL DISPLAY of CINEMATOGRAPHY ever pro- duced." CANADA IN CARDIFF. A Marvellous Series transferred in its entirety Tt/'iSoj'S? ifi Pa1ae £ £ »*;■ The fOllOwlng is a brief 8yt!°PS:- k SSSk,tX ni,e*Emri"' Qaphfr 3- ^Man^Can thronch ?"? Wnt MarIe Cana 4. By the SIde ? f Lake Superior.. £ A?riavaJ f 900 Harvesters *t W^nipeg Sttion 6. ?E?? ???i?'e on Lord St?thcom? I Drj?S?i? MO Acre Field in Mal1iwba. i. He]Ersd tat*.4i,&d d Iforses into E? COiT$"- 8 n^ 0rses into a 1 j;  1 spearing S:l u¥ India.ns and Oow' S«' iTh~S3T8SJ» fc&a™ •>« 1144 Throul'h in » Mountain Weajn' ,2. 'LoJJÏI1& the IF f^r River Canyon. Damn 14. LOXS'nt CanaAiaj, Lumber C.? Word. Mto Ci'rttfa.i, „Tel»tton. Th Eecribe tbiø reTe-on.  at th. et,?, tL-t be seen.   obwoort Cruäõe 1.0 d $ter Dark* serieBs. abs-  Lon? ? ??? Blanc The Sleeping Zoo Asee, at -Ilt lane. The A-2y  .Novel d the PX-t Prodigiou. AlTay of 1B.?tyO.D""a 6t*a lettlres ever eeu at one  perform& Prl. (ft Of Adii,,i. 4,li., alf-pri- fr'SSajd^ ChildSreQf^Rsftlff'sa to all e%oep t Back rs opet!,}'xfa. 7.,X, O ])Oors agt e D,0, 6 rs ope n 3d exItra. '1.30.k t TboJ!ln fi.,ft 0 clock. 'ted) £ £ S" gi^S: BoO zorly0,clock (Llm) Qgeen- al6315 ,at in Inorwe to 1I1a,nd anoeo, but ? C?DIFF ??E,  ^.QUEEN-STREET I**9**9 Director.. -■OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. PROTEAN ACM-N. i A. ROBERTS, L'Ucp-*r- eB"Ut his Oomi F&rce- AA1l1 l ? A'S ELOPEMENT." ?" 0" Cha.r"t ere in ??h are PIayed by t,i.s (;I ever Actor. 7%0 Wonder, Miss FTr^-h^^izell" strolt^^ PLAYERS g.fi sin PLAYERS ? ? QUl8m. ",at, Mimicry. V-truo- @ MATW?T??- CP B?a? ?-H?GOSTON rs Acrob"??" Dancers, and ? Dp-to.DM. Mu. Act by ARRY AND?? MISS HELEN MARY. ? a Selection of Charn?IN GRANT AND AL? ric Novelty Comedians  ?? RYDER SLO", ?D?cera. Comedian. SRITIEE AND JOHNSON' Th Coloured Dnettiats. Th? ? ??Qtifnl Statuesque Q?? f)LLP,. DIANE DE FONTENOY ?ArSt ?ablea?x. entitled "Bijo?te? tae'?? <?ld ?nd Silver Pro?? T?Mn<&?rree 88p?.o?? D??gned at the Par? BicYcles S Exhibition. rfI. tored Free of Cbarge. m Pe!.f* Nightly. Early ft. ? 7 o??CM Nightly. Early ? |Jck andu ?d 9: 1??' °°? between 9  ?? DaUy (with exce on of Vrday^Mn ?^" to 5 p. M. and 7 to 10 pm. g&iays 10 a to 10 p?. 6? Qt Graa<i Circlef ^No Booking Fees. J=~— L18863 c- NEWPORT. ?E NEWPORT EMPIRE, OJU.R ginge tor "*OSWALD ^SrTT1^OTLTL, WFNiIn(^e B§»! Fr.OSW ALD i. lfh GirL i? ^°' <Ilny Fields the Ami3rl,ca.n- lea ]' GEna. Mimic. 'l'h sa.ndor Tr10 ?f ing and r?naBts- Argentina Idols in D?cin?. Bobimson Crusoe, a ?aliBa?? ? Biomape. Petramf Mar- Jo as Ned Graydon. Maaic?l U^rtalnor • Collins Trio in "A Private ?alaorCoMin. Trio in "A Pi  c k\ Liam SALES BY AUCTION. 0HT7E™?E^ SALEROOMS, CARDIFF, T?/TT) ^0JSDAY> MARCH 9th, 1903. M•M/R^R? iA SETCHFIELD will SELL by AUCTION, on above date, a Laree QuantIty of Superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE other Miscellaneous Enecta. comprising R«N T*J AO°OS' ?boards, cabinets, overmantels, SUltes, ^.AR 8' rugs, i?,disteads, ——?- wire mttresBes, &IC" No Resrve. Sale at Two 0 clock prompt. al6324 CHURCH-STREET SAI.EKOOMS. CARDIFF. JJJK-'A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by ? AUCTION on THURSDAY Next. March 19 ION7 r A T Large Assortment of Superior HONWIR5A«R D FURNITURE "d Other Miscel- LANPN Bent to the Rooms for Abso- LUTE ^AIE '?? ? ??? Booms FOR Abso- Balg at, Two p m sharp. 4Mnl2  l'pets. Rn?. &c., AT CA^IG March 12   ?ST. MARY-STREET. l\{R: E. R- PATERSON has received J>X instructions from the Owner, who IS FRJII? up his 0ARPet Department, to Remove  the T abovf? Á.dd$ and SELL by AUCTmN, oon n ??RSDAY NEXT. March 12, 1903, the whole of h8 -St-k of Carpets, comprising Wilton, Ammilaster, Brusael. and Velvet PUe 9arpets, Tapestry SQUARES, Axmir Rugs. Skin Rugs, ^Q ?rnM??.r?s Sale at 2 o'clock sharp?eji? TENDERS AND CONTRACTS. To BUILDERS. ??<?rB a.re invited for erectm? 33 Cottages at Godreaman for the Ffrwd Aman Building Clab. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the k Inn. Aberaman, or with Mr. T. Roderick, Architect: Ab rdare. Endorsed Tenders to be sent to the Secre- tbary. E. Jones. 274, Cardiff-road. Aberaman, BY WEDNESDAY, March 18th, 1903. Te Lowest or any Tender will not neces- nly be accepted. elll47 PUBLICATIONS. A :MUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE EPISTLES FROM "WTLLLAM BANTER, THE MODERN-DAY PHILOSOPHER. APPEAR EVERY WEEK IN THE "WEEKLY DISPATCH." c 11049 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. CASTLE ARCADE TOOL STORES 28, CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF. NAT. TEL., 01349. J. T. AVERY & 00. Docks Branch, 28, James-street. -'), :F:<,5\ tlII{ j?  TID t??!{? TOOLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Warranted and at Lowest Possible Prices. Send for Illustrated Price list Free. Immediate Attention to all Orders by Post. el0936 GENTLEMEN, It will pay you to TRY a pair of our SPECIAL 10/6 BOOTS. SQUIRES e11 BOOT STORES, 14, WCOD-STREET, and at 58, QUEEN-STREET. CARDIFF. Kernick's Vegetable Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES! Kernick's Vegetable Pills ARE VERY SMALL! Kerniek's I Vegetable Pills CURE SICK HEADACHES! These pills are easy to swallow. being very small, and are & proved remedy for HEADACHES, LIVER AND STOMACH TROUBLES, DYSPEPSIA, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, and all kindred com- plaints, also Rheumatism and Tie. Taken in time they will break up a Cold, prevent Influenza or La Grippe,check Ferer, regulate the functions of the body, and Cure Sick Headaches. Of all Chemists, &c., in 13id. & 2/9 boxes, or direct from KERNICK & SON (Limited), DKUGGISTS. 85, BRIDGE-STREET, CARDIFF. NAISBTS, THE ROYAL STORES 17, THE HAYES, FOR PURE SWEETS & CHOCOLATE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SHOPS SUPPLIED. Sweet-making Every Saturday Evening, 7 to 10. Free Admission. el0095 BEECHAM'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS AND JTEXtVOTTS DISORDERS, CONSTIPATION, SICK HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. B EE CHAM'S pILLS REMOTE WIND and PAINS in the STOMACH, AROUSE SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS, ENSUEE PROPER ASSIMILATION ol FOOD, STRENGTHEN THE STOMACH. B BE C H A M'S pILLS MAKE yon LOOK WELL, J'ZEL WBLL, md KEEP WELL. REMOVE PIMPLBS aad BLOTCHES cm the SKIN. LAY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. gluTc H m piLLS PURIFY the BLOOD and REMOVE SCURVY, ARE MILD, but EFFECTIVE, in their action. REMOVE the result of OVER-INDULGENCE. CURE RESTLESSNESS and INSOMNIA. B E F, C H A M-1 S PILLS Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FEMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM BEECHAM'S PILLS hare stood the test of OTer 50 years without the publication of teatlmoalaia, as they t.be7' RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. BF'F'O A m's P ILLS. Raglan Cycles j FOJt I BOYS and GIRLS 1 B From S6 Os. Od. 1 H with PNEUMATIC TYRES. S 51 RACY RUNNING. HARD WEARING. J On Show at NORTON'S I CYCLE DEPOT, H 1 ::16, Queen Street, CzxiLUff. i £ 5> I SEE WITHIN FOR "EVENING EXPRESS" FAMOUS £5 (FIVE POUNDS) WELSH FOOTBALLERS PICTURE PUZZLES-START (FIVE POUNDS) A WEEK. TO-DAY. ,-k ;,< f A WEEK. .> jj" -k -# PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted In the EVENING EXPRESS" at tht lolloping rates:- THBltB six olqcx. TIMES, TIMIMS. S. D. 8■ D. S: n1 12wordaortesa 0 3 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 0 10 1 3 20 to 26 words. 0 7 12 1 9 Each extra. 7 0 2 0 4 0 6 COMBINED SCALE for smii Prepaid  t'sementt in thn "WESTERN MAIL J EVENING EXPRESS ■— THRKK SIX WORDS. OXON. Trung. TUBS. S. D. S. D. s. D, 12 or lesa 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 i 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 40 Each extra 7 « 4 0 8 x 0 words. In all cases the name and address are counted u part of the Advertisement. LOST AND FOUND. TTWUND, OIl Caerphilly, five Nag Jj Hors«e—bay yearling-, bay two-year-old, pony, bay and chestnut cobs; If not ciaimed within seven days will be sold to defray expenses.—Richards. e43lul2 SCHOLASTIC. ST. F&gan's School, Aberdare.—Wanted, Male Assis- tant ana Monitor.—Apply, stating salary, Head- master. P371U10 MOUNT Stuart-squane National (Mixed) School.— m. Wanted, Art. 50 (Male £ 55— £ 60, Female £ 45— L50); Art. 68 (ESO); experienced ex-P.T.'s preferred; ChWCLPeOPle.-ViCaT, 51, Loudoun-square, Cardiff. euIQ DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED, Cook-General; housemaid kept; two in f.Mnny.—Apply Mrs. Ivor Bowen, 25, Park-place, Cardiff. e437ul2 ~TANTED, good General Servant; able do plain ? v cooking; two in family; L15 w?es.—Apply 102, Lower Westbourne-road, Penarth. e44lul2 GENERAL and Housemaid; four in famfly.-St Gparticulars 1X8, Newport-road, Cardiff. elll46 SCHOOL Housemaid wanted.-West Monmouthshirc School, Pontypool. e396ull WANTED, on supply, few weeks, good General; sleep in; references.—Apply, before two, after six, 5, Howard-gardens, Roath, Cardiff. e3S9ull WANTED, Generals, Hotel Servants, Young Girls.- yY Servants Registry, Carlyle-street, Abertlllery, Mon. e575al0 WANTED at once, experenced Hou,,3emaid-Waitrm. Also good Cook-Gen ,;al for small private hotel. —Apply, with full particulars. Miss Jenkins, York House. Llandrindod Wells. e392uT A- Domestio Help wanted; servant kept; no <AI1- Ad,,n-3, Northampton-place, Swansea. e364uiO WANTED, a place as Under Nurse.-Apply D 54, W Evening Express, Cardiff. eZ74u6 W ANTED, a good General gervamt.-Apply 72, f Claude-road, Lardiff, e361ul0 IATAINTEI), good General Servant for March 21st; Tt two in family,—Apply, stating wages, &c., H. B., Evening Express Oifics, Newport. e330u9 W-ÅXTEiinCCd-General, aged 22, to under- ?7 ?ko pitta coofuaj. l^o in faipiiy; ?codjM&M?- Apply, e>enings, 3, Cathe?dral-road, Cardi?. e348u9 WANTED, a strong, heitby woman as j3mwi?eeper. W-Apply 4, C'ive-creseent, Penarth. e2Mu7 81 LAUNURESSES. GOOD La=mdrymaid wanted, to aesist in boUMwork. G-Mrs. Arthur Hibbcrt, MBM Powls, near Car- diff. e413u9 HOTEL SERVANTS. W- ANlED at once, strong youth as Under-boots; good references; make himself generally usetul.- Apply Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. eII149 w A-N TED at once, experienced commercial and coffee room Waitre.58.Apply, with references, Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. elllSI ANTED at once, young Lady to undertake needle- VT work and relievo in hotel bars.—Apply, with photo and references, Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. el1150 HOTEL Chambermaid, Kitchenmald, Generals -Ll wanted immediately; good wages.—Registry, Pont- morlals, Merthyr. Stamp e384ull WANTED, good General Servant; from eountTy pre- W ferred.-M-n. Bolten, Boer's Head, Treorky. ull WANTED, General Servant; good references.- rT Apply Steward, Conservative Club, Treherbert. e397ull WANTED immediately" smart, clean Under- yV Wattr-Apply Mrs. Hislop, Penarth Hotel, Penarth. *j e3S6u7 ANTED Immediately, a tmart neral, rtom20 VV to 25, to assist in bar if required; must be strictly hORt; good wages-APPIY Troat Vaults, Market-street, Newport. e35711') ANTED^ young lady as Barmaid at country Place.-Apply Ivy Bush, Peng-. e?OOull OUNG man (25) seeks Situation as Barman; would give monili free to learn business; references.— D 73, Evening Express, Cardiff. e375ulO W" AUTKII, goodl strong General Servant; early Yy riser.A.pply, stating wages, character, ke., Evans, Conservative Club, Senghenith. e363ulo WANTED immediately, strong, dean GM as cham- \'V bermaid.—Apply Mrs. Andrews, Castle Hotel, Neath. e346u9 I  fJrL ^HOROUGHLY reliable Barmaid required for quick JL and good class trade; good money to capable person; not under ?-5; highest references for character and sobriety essential; personal application necessary.— Westgate Hotel, Cardiff. e326u7 P —————— MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS SANITARY Inspectorships; £ 100 to £ 360; several hundred vacancies annually; postal lessons now commencing for Cardiff exam. (July); experience un- necessary; 300 successful candidates.-Muahans, Science Teacher, Sunderland. e11158 W ANTED, by retired colour-sergeant, in good W health and witn unblemished character, employ- ment in any Position of Trust; good penman, accounts, and willing to make himself generally useful.-H., 21, St. Mary-street, Cardigan. &S85u9 W- ANTED, respectable young Girl for Showrooms.— WW Whitaker and Jones, West bourne-crescent, Car- diff. 6430012 WANTED, situation all Gardener (single-handed), V' V with reference.-E 3, Evening Express, Cardiff. e433ul6 BELL'S Stores (Limited) have a few vacancies for smart and reliable men for their new shops in South AVales.-Apply, in confidence, to 114, Cowbndge- road, Cardiff. elllS2 YOUNG Frenchman seeks Employment; good type- JL writer; speaks English; preference for shipbroker s office; good references.—Apply E 2, Evening Express, Cardiff. 0428u9 W ANTED, good, handy Man; must be good milker; W house and garden.-State salary B. Thomas, Boverton-piace, Llantwit Major. e426ul2 /A S Groom (;r EiHisrd Starker; used to hotel work; Agood Teferences.-Addrcss Bloomfield, 32, Miskin- road, Trealaw, Rhondda, Glam. A RTHUR LEWIS, Commerce House, Carmarthen, has a vacancy for young lady as Apprentice high-class fancy drapery. e394ull W ANTED, imme experienced young Man. W Also Junior; Welsh.-Hughes Evans, Draper, Dowlais. e251u7 To Bakers.-First Hawd wanted; well in cake and _L bread.-Apply F. James, High-street, Pontypool. e320u7 WANTED, a competent Man to take charge of pit and other ropes; must be thoroughly experienced in capping and opliting.-Apply Cambrian Collieries (Limited), Clydach Vaie, stating age, experience, and wages required. elll37 WANTED, a strong Young Man to drive out and W make himself generally useful; one who thor- oughly understands stable work and horses; must be willing and obliging; also strictly sober; work light; permanency for a suitable man,-None but good men need apply D 42, Western Mail, Cardiff. e11141 DRAPERY.—Thoroughly experienced young Men Drequired.-Apply W. Edwards, Draper, Swansm e341u9 WANTED, generltl. Farm Hand; one used to the V t work; single man preferred; live in.—Apply Powell, Marcroes. Brfdgend. e3egillo ANTED, a respectable, handy Man to milk; good Yl house and garden free.—Apply to R. Stiathea, The Duffryn, Newport. e354ulO D RAPuRy.-Tacaiicy for young Lady, fancy counter, 2nd assist in showrooms .-Photo and full par- ticulars to W. Sarvis, Aberdare. e337u9 Groom-Coachman: indoors; must- make himself useful; able to drive pair, well up in his work, and sober.—State salary Dr. Morgan, Gilfaoh Goch B.S.O. e335u9 WANTED, respectable Lads to sell the Evening vV Express nightly.-Apply to Manager, Evening Express Office, High-street, Newport. el0220 GOOD Navvies and LabOUTers wanted at once.—Apply GNew Electricity Generating Station, Tmfor??t- 611154 WANTED, a irt-vg. acttvn IImgle young Man ?br W= <Mdem. iMfM. &cUs. per week.-W. ?Mt? CBaMm, ?hMW?tM?. wUMt ? HOUSEKEEPERS, Ac. WANTED, Compami,)I (or strong person) over 30, w to attend to invalid lady; good needlewoman; ser- vant kept.—D 58, Evening Express, Cardiff. e327u7 ITUATION wanted with (widower) Gentleman or S~ respectable Tradenpan; abetain.-D 67, Evening Express, Cardin. e398u7 WANTED, Working Housekeeper; able to milk Wand manage small cbiry.-Apply Gwillym John, Buartha Farm, Black Mill, near Bridgend. e407ull CLERKS, MANAGERS, &e. THE National Telephone Co. (Limited) require the services of Junior Clerk; knowledge of shorthand eesential.-Apply, by letter, with references. Local Manager, Mill-street-chambers, Pontypridd. e.f.39u9 WANTED, for Main Collieries, Neath. competent WSurveyor for surface and underground; must be age, experience, and references, to Henry T. Wales, neat draughtsman; wages, 55s. weekly.—Apply, giving Western Mail-chambers, -Card' eIII35 £ 1 DaHy.—Easy evening employment anywhere offered e? anybody who writes legibly.-For terms send addressed envelope North, Dept. &E, 6, York-buildings, Adelphi, London. e315u7 WANTED, smart Lad for office, about 16; good long and short hand writer indispensable.- Apply, stating salary and full particulars, to D 46, Evening Express, Cardiff. e338u9 3 Weekly.—Persons wanted everywhere for address ing circulars.—Send addressed envelope for proposal, Manager, 8B, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e315u7 30s. weekly salary offered to either sex (who can write) 3for their spare moments; work may be done even- ing*.—For particulars send addressed envelope to M. Trustcott and Co., 19, Glendower, Torquay. e313u7 I -riAVELLERS, AGENTS, &c AGENTS wanted to take up the celebrated Townsend ACyrAes.-Terins. &c., Anderson, Cox, and Co. (Limited), Factors, Swansea. e419ul2 SMART Youth: traveller In credit draper?-.—t?uU ? particulars E 4, Evening ExpreM. Cardiff. eul2 AN active and pushing Man is wanted in Cardiff to Arepresent important and progressive company; entirely new featnres; liberal terms; good prospcts.- D 77, Evening Express, Cardiff e330ull OMMISSIONS Offered to Travellers already calling /?10M?flSSIONS Onered to Travellers already calling by the Newent Leather Company, Newent. e401u7 OLLIERY Owners.—Firm of coal exporters, with Continental and inland connection, desire agency for sale of output steam, bituminous, or anthracite colliery; could invest capitlll.-Wrlte X 0., Evening Exprees, Swansea. e309u7 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DRESSMAKERS.—Wanted, experienced Second Hand, Dto take entire management of workroom.-Full particulars Vaughan Philpotts, Charias-street, Cardiff. 040sull DRESSMAKING.—Mesdames Whitaker and Jones, 19, Dwestbourne-creseent, Cardiff, have & vacancy for an Indoor Apprentice; also several' vaoMMles for Out- dcor Apprentices. e427u!2 RESSMAKERS. Wanted, uperieneed IW&ce, D81eeve, and Skirt Hands.—Mesd?mM Whitaker and Jones, N, Westbourne-crescent, Cardiff. e429ul2 APARTMENTS. s UPERIOR, Front Apartments; suit 1-2 gentlemen no children.—10, Hamilton-street, Cardiff. SUPERIOR Apartments, one or two bedrooms, sitting- room.4, Richmond-road, Cardiff. e420ul2 ANTED, two Bedrooms and Sitting-room; one W bedxom and sitttng-room unfumlshed.-D 92, Evening Express, Cardiff. e432u5 SUPERIOR and comfortable Apartnyaits vacant.—2,. Talbot-place (off Cathedral-road), Cantcn. ej&ua LADY wants two uufwmsh,3d Rooms not far from LA"rj ?IRiel(L; in or off Cathedrai-toad.—E 8, Evening Express, CardMT. e440u? OMFORTABLE Lodgings o trespectable young man.—43, Wedmore-road, Cardiff. e352u9 PREMISES. m LSERS. s. HERN AND ?ESTWEE, loll- AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list, of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold F.,ae Western Mall daily. Printed Register free. Offices, 93, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. TO be Sold or Let, well-built eight-roomed, semi- Tdetached House, facing east, with southern aspect; best part of Penarth; partitioned conservatory, 100 square feet; well-built fowls'-house, 340 square feet; large garden. Also, with option of purchase, carefully- built am&teor Workshop, fitted with Crossley's gas engine shafting and belting, planing machine, screw- cutting lathe, drilling and shaping machine, benches, &c.; recently occupied by the late Mr. John Gillett.- Apply 26 Ont-y- Vil-road, or to Captain Coaves, Cwrt. y-Vil-road. Penarth. e4Uu12 p ORTigCAWL.-For Sale, seven new Freehold Cot- r tages, containing six rooms; gas, water, and all conveniences; all let to good te**nts.-Full particular, apply R. Sampson. —— FB Sale, three weU-buftt Houses, situate at Park- £ street, Port Talbot; well tenanted; good invest- ment-Apply W. Jenkins, Var^torraoe. Port Talbot, e4MUll  Sale, 50, Hamilton-street (off Cwtb*drLi-road); poix bedrooms; poss?ion O"ly In April; good condition; price, £550. e3s,.Ull URNISHED House wanted in A4yriL for six months For longer; three reception, five or six bed rooms; garden; Cardiff or neighbourhood.—Write particulars D 81, Evening Express, Cardiff. e387ull WANTED to mt or buy, House, 3 bedrooms, Can- ton.—D ?, Evening ExpreM, C&rdin. e302u7 To Let, Chatsworth Villa, Conway-road; three recep- JL tion-rooms, six bedrooms, bathroom.—Apply J. Herne, Sunolk House, Llandaff-road, Cardiff. e377ul0 TO Let, Sunny Bank, Court Honse-street, Ponty- Tpr-dd, desirable Residence, standing in own grounds; close T.V.R. and Barry Railway Stations.— E. Lloyd, Bryn Golen, Llantwlt Major. 336u9 NO. 21, Patrick-street to let; good condifdou; 8 rooms. N-113, Bute Docks. e322u7 TO let, 3, Dudley-place, off Stuart-street.—Apply Brukewich, Bute Docks. e321u7 LARGE Shop, good position, to let. No. 112, Bute JLJ Docks.—Apply Brukewich. e323u7 rpo let or sell, 66, Wyndham-c res cent; good corner JL houae; splendid position.-WilUiLme, 240, Cow- bridge-road, Cardiff. e349u9 SOLICITORS and Owners having Property to sell or CtOLICITOBS and OwBere htTtmtr Property to selt or Western Counties Register, published by R. Penrose Kernick, House and Estate Agent, &c., Edgcumbe- chambors, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. Insertion froe. ell088 NEWPORT.—Good Bnitee of OB!cM to W In WeAein j?( MaLi!-e?mbers. 22, EI!O-iitreat.-FaU pMtteulara on application to Local Manager, on th* premises. eloee6 LAND AND FARMS. ADVERTISER Wants Small Farm between Pengam Aand Caerphilly, or few acres of good land, with or without house att?hed.—Send full particulars D 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. 1'3951111 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. ESTABLISHED Fancy and Sweet Business for dis- Eposal; satisfactory reasons for selling; about E200 requh&d.—D 63, Evening ExPrem, C&rdin. e370u!0 GOOD Business for Disposal-Fancy Drapery and Newsagency; satisfactory reasons for leaving.—10, Sneyd-street, Canton, Cardiff. e423u12 JEWELLERY and Fancy Business; old-established; ,J giving up through Ill-health; good business posi- tion.—Apply 89, William-street, Ystrad, Rhondda. e308u7 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, &c. WANTED, quiet Pony or Donkey; also Carriage and HatncM.—Vicar, Undy, NCiport, e421u12 A smart Cob for sale; 4 years; 14 hands; quiet in saddle and harness.—Dr. Robinson, Albany-road, Cardiff. ei79u10 R Sale, most handsome child's Pony, 11 hands, 5 r years; colour, bright bay; sound, quiet, and reliable; price, JB12. Also Wagonette, Traps, and Har- t>OeSR —Woolf Horse Trainer, Church-road, Maindee, Nwport, Moa. ewulo FR Sale, Chestnut Cob; grand action; warranted r MMd; 4 years; good in harness.—Apply Castle Hotel, T?n's Well. e351w9 COAL FOR SALE. nARK Coal Co., agents for North's Red Ash Coals, WialuryI-roa?, Cardiff; WynQham Red Ash, dur- able and C¡ean; Maesteg Deep," double-screened and economical; Maesteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for bakers. Nat. Tel., 589. Established 1S35. D. Beynon. Manager. e10919 COALS per ton far ca-lh on delivery.—Our Special Large at 21s. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanli- nees; Red Ash Large, 17s.; Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 15s.; other qualities at propwtionate, prices; please send postcard.-rShields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, R.B., Crwy. Bridge, Cardiff Estd, 1S75. eiOS91 COALS 4 guaraace" good House Coa?.—Donbte- ? tOtMned Intern?n'Mt. &2/9; Becondr, 22/ Selected Large 20/ Forest Cobbles, 19/ Large Red Ash, 18/ Range Nuts, 17/- oer ton east delivered. Ooeaa Nuts, Ffaldaa Nuts, Coke, Smalls. No Travellers or Agents lent Bead post-oa-d direct. Public weight. Prompt delivery. TWpbom OlOM.-Wwt Bad COlI Co., OPPOsite dm MUatCAL BEAT Clearing Sale, for fourteea days only, of Talking MarhiMs and Records.-96, St. Mary stN'et.. RECORDS from Us. per <pe<n, carriage paid, during Sale, at 96, St. M.aq-, Cardiff. ^CH-speed. Records at? 1?. per dozen, carriage Epa4 during We yM, St. Mary-, Car- diff. DISC Records to fit gramvbme,% 185. per dozen dur- Ding sale at 96, St. Mar?mt, Cardiff. TALKING Mi?hin. from, each during Mae ai 16, TSt. Mary",treet, Car&lt G' RAI'HOPHOXESaad pWograpbs are all gre&W Greduced during Wa?at S6, St. :Maryreet. COLUMBIA Machines and Records at reduced prioee during sale at 96, St. Mary-street. rjnALKING Machine Agency are having a 14 days' JL Sale. See windows.—96,- St. Mary-street. '?DISON Phonographs and Raeords, all reduced during E" sale at 96, St. Mary-street.  REOORDS or gOQ.er ?. wnt carriage paid dur- JL\) tag We at 96, St. MmyAreet. DISC Talking Machinm very cheap during sale at D96, St. ellOM PIANO for 10s. 6d.—This amount paid monthly for a JL limited perio-l win secure the possession of a really useful instrumect, with all modern improvements. Thousands of homes have been rendered happy since the introduction of the Hire System. 46 years ago. Price list and full particulars free on application:— THOMPSON and Shackell (Limited), Central Piano- II forte Warehouse, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff, or from any of their branch establishments-U, Cutte-etreet, Swansea; 23, Commercial-street, Newport; 1, Wyndham- stroet, Bridgend; 29, Victoria-street, Merthyr; 148, Westgate-strget, Gloucester j go, Stepney-street, Llan- elly; 100, Taff-street, Pontypridd; 45, Tylacelyn-road, Penygraig, and 142. Newfoundland-road. Bristol. IANO for Twenty-otw Splings.-This amount paid monthly for t limttedlperiod will secure the pos- sension of a Piano by Colled and Collard, Brinsmead, Neumeyer, Kaps, or any ltading maker. Illustrated catalogues and full particulars free on application.— Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea; 60, Stepney-street, Llanelly, &C.. &c. PIANO, JE20. second-hand; returned from hire; m grand condition; by excellent maker: worth double; with all modern improvements; a decided bar- gain. Full description on application, with list of 12 others equally cheari.-ThorMson and Shackell (Limited), 24. Queen-street. Cardiff, ft.. kc. e9701 genuine Phonograph ftee to every purchaser of 8 A P. C. Records at is. gd. eact.-Martyu Thomas, 104, Castle-road. Cardiff. el0854 TWELVE shillings will secure you genuine Phonograph ard 8 Records.—Marty a Thomas, 104, Castle-road, Cardiff. e10954 FBEE Phonographs may jje seen and heard at 104, JD Castle-road. Cardiff, Ip-frays only. tlOB54 RECORDS for all machin" from 16s. M. per doxen.— J?/ MEXtYu TTMmM. 104. CMtle-ioad, Cardi,. e!0854 A Bupplyof Records free Wlth Columbia Graphophone. -Mart" Thomas, 104, Castle-road. Cardiff. e10854 m ARTY-V Thomas, Piatto and Organ Dealer, 104, m Castle-road, Cardiff, will give away absolutely free for 10 days only a genuine Phonograph to every pur- chaser of 8 P. C. Records at is. 6d. each. el0854 AEOLIAN Grand; price Ino; perfectly new, and in jirst-clasa order and condition; handsome walnut case; will take the exceptionally low price for cash of £ 130 — Can be seen and tried at Messrs. Newman and Sons', 94, Queen-street. Cardiff. PIANOLA, in rosewood case; in perfect condition; JE has been slightly usect; list price, £65; will take special cash price of £ <2.—Can be heard and tried at Newman and Sons', 84. Queen-stroet, Cardiff. ORCHESTEELLE; quite new, and in perfect condi- tion; list price, £ 355; in magnificent fumed mahogany case; will take for oash the very low price of 2250.-C-VI be heard and tiled at Newman and Sons', 94, Queen-street, Cardiff. ell038 BECHSTEIN BoudWr Grud, in rt4Uan burr walnut B case; emni to n?; m iwM*»4 to *TS .-Newmal1 and Sai% C(\ta1, Newport. COLLAR!) and Collard Boudoir Upright Grand, Italian walnut; qultiMgrw; 63 gntoeas; reduced to Newport. OLLARD and oollard now San Cottage; in very handsome Italian walnut caao, massive panels; 85 guineas, reduced to £52 10s. cash-Nevrman and' Sons, Commercial-street, Newport. ALE, Forty, and Co.'s SPedallUm in M cmp*m, Diron fmmed Pianofortes. "/COLLEGE" Model; cash, 916 Mf-; (cl- A) eoHa \? walnutwood C38e. "jplOLLEGE" Model; caeh, j&H 1&e.; (01- B) eoUd ?' walmmwood case. "EDUCATIONAL" Model; caah, £ Z2 10b.; handsome JLJ walnutwood eaea. "TNFLEXIBLE" Model; cash. EZS Kt.; Ml 'tM, X upright piano; YerticAl striB?ng. "TRONCUAD" Model; cash, ?; saaU ap?<&t grand X °rer&rung. "T ISZT" Model; cash, ?Ml 10s.; magninOM4 value; X> OTeistnm?. KAISER" Model; cash, £ 42; a full cprigkt concert grand. ALL above Modale can be had on oar Hire Purchase ASystem for a small sum monthly. Call and Inspect above specialities if seeking a good aæd reliable Piano at a moderate cost. DAXJl, Forty, and Co., Ptmo and OT?am Aftmhm* DHig?-streat and Castle Arcade, Cardie. eKSM FURNITURE. BEVAN and Co. 's special "1UI ror ca?.—CM<M. BSwansea, Pontypridd, Newport, ra"nool BEVAN and Co. for 9&-Iame Tav""Y CWRG" Bl,or?dered and ready for !ayim?, from UL lid. EVAN and Co. for grand pattmrw and excellent JL) valne in Fleercleth and Linoleum. -BBV AN aad Co. for Carpets aad Beartkwp *f erMy i> dowr?'ption at }øwut prion. BKV AN and Co. for massive Iron Bedstaads, sill JO pillars, frotB jEl lis. 6d. BVAN ,od 00. for erlta- Head &M Foot AH tt)M< Bli.dobeaft fMM 0* 4a EVAN and Co. for best value in Wars-woven Mst- JD treeses, fvg-mtoed, fnm 7s. lid. EVAlf and Co. fa Ml-imd own m?t Fe?thtt BBeft, good linen tMM, from Ba. M. BEVAN and Co. for bs=lBMO Wa?nt Bldsbvzt4 Bpl.W "&38 baeh. from &: 19s. 6d. BE VAN and Co. far iBM?ntte an W?guut and Bother OvcrmaliUlt, 54. Ud. to 10 gutoem- B' EVAN and Co. (or mocial Bedree- ftAM <h«t, jD?a?. mt)?!e stand, chairs, &c., ? M. M. BEVAN and CII. for grand value Satin Wafcaut Bed- room Suites, from 10 to 25 guineas. ?EVAN an? Co. for Chippendale ud Otbw C'Lbtk'? Band SMeteatdo; ?aat vale". BEYA-N and Co. for American OrfaM. *Tafy !IIMn- JD ment wwratted 10 years, from £ 7 111. M. BEVAN and Co. for Pianofortes, full compam? hand- Bsome walnut cues, from LIS 15s. BEVAN and Co. for tandwwe Sadaltb? Suites, Bgra,ud patterns, from 0 to 16 PÍl1M8. BEVAN and Co. ?r the oelebrated?EmpMM Piano, a Bnmgnltcent Instrnment, 28 guinea& BEVAN aad 00. for reaUy beautifat SnttM tt ftwed BWk, from 12 gulma3 to 25 .mneu. BEVAN aad Co. far the King of all Plaaos; see it JL) before buying elsewhere; 40 guint". ""0806 BEVAN and Co. (Ud.), LM?tst?FBmis)Mf<. Card- Bgw=wa. rid4. Nrt. Peftrp"l. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &e. 46 Carts, Traps, Ac., including pony traps, gip, Surreys, governess cars; best style and finish; several second-hand; most reasonable prices.—Carriage Works, Morgan-street, Pontypridd. elltl4 NEW Four-wheel Dogeart, with leather cushions, JLi) varnished right through, walnut body, Second- hand Broughams, Victorias, Waggonettes, four-wheel Dogearts.-Lewis, Clare-street, Cardiff. ell039 Oy¡;; 70 Vans, Wagons, Trollies, Carts, to., for every purpose, at J. Norman's Cart and Van bhowjooms.—1. Market-road. Canton, Cardiff. el6781 RING Up 3x1 Nat. Telephone if you want Harness, Saddles, Bridles, and Saddlery Goods. List free. RIN-G Up 3x1 for Bags, Trunks, Portmanteaux. JLL Repairs in all departments. Price list free. R ING Up 3xl for Ilargains. Our Clearance Stock J\; Sale is now on; send for illustrated price Mat. RING Up 3x1, and we can supply you with any JH< article in the trade; actual makers. el0795 RING Up 3x1. It wIH  pay you. Our Harness and JH? Saddlery is a clajs by itself; immense stock. ING Up 3x1. Repeat orders from all parts.— Steward's Harness Bag Factory, Wood-st., Cardiff. SPORTING. EDWARDS, 84, Commercial-street, Newport, for EAthleLic, Fishing, and. 8hooting Goods. o!82uU GUNS.—12 bore Damascus barrels, hammerless Gun, Gw4,t 1 Greener cross-bolt, ?7 7s.; splendid value; va-franted.-Chalubers, Gunmaker, Cardiff. el0642 C ARTRIDGE,S.-Srmookel' Cartridges, special line, 6s. 6d. 100.—Chambers, Gucmaker, Cardiff, Bristol, and Shepton Mallet ,Nat. Tel., 01338. el0642 F ISHING.-Tzout Fliw, 8d. and Is, per dozen; quality Jj' unequalled at the price. Fishing Rods, Lines, Baskets, and all Nes for F!:ibermen.-Cbamben, Gu=aker, Cardiff, Bristol, and Shepton Mallet. Nat. Telephone, Xo, 0199 Send for price list. eM642 PIGEONS, POULTRY. BROODY Hen for Sale; reliable black Orpington.— _D Apply 73, Diana-street, Boath, Cardiff. e423u6 C A-NAIRIES.-Traintd St. Andreasburg Songsters; perfect little living musical boxes"; cocks, 10s. 6d. each; fceae, 3s.—Mrs. Hope, Hoarwitlry, Here- fordshire. ellllS EGGS for Hatching; Black and BuC Orpht?toM and EIndian Game; great winnara at leading shom; unfertiles raced free; 5a. 6d. per sitting; alac "'71- bury- dock oep.-Mrs. Hope, Hoarwttby, HKWom& L Ibla 4LLuir 1 BICYCLES, &c. ELECTBiO Pla.Un¡, ]?nam ing, LinlM and Over- J'? hMlimg. Don't wait unta the rush. Send your machine now and have it done by experienced workmen. Trade work done.-Tooh. Williams, Magnate Motor Car and Cycle Works, Wood-street, Cardiff. elH43 I UVENILE Cycles.—We keep all sizes of the Raglan tj jHVeniie Cycles in stock. If you cannot call, send for a catalogue. Best Juvenile Cycles made, from £ 6.— Norton's Cycle Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. N" ORTON'S, 126, Queen-street, Cardi1!, for Royal ?\ Ehneids, Triumphs, Raglans, Singers, WearweUs, Ac. New catalogues now ready, and sent post free. We have a few 1902 shop-soiled Cycles at special prices. TT'amBp,p, Motor cycle; pe-fect condition; only ll. riddea a few timet; :£45, for £35 oash.-Norton's. el 0900 REPAIRS if sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor 1\) Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, ah dre-plate for 25s. if setn a tonce. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' prices. el547 E 1 Is. paid monthly will purchase a 1903 Rudge-Whit- worth Bicycle, lady's or gent's, fitted complete with free wheel and two rim brakes, plated wheel; perfect finish.-Catalogue, E. P.S. form, and other infor- mation free on application to Rudge-Wliitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A large number of good second-hand Machines are on offer at the Rudge-Whitworth Depot at very low prices to effect Immediate clearance; see belovv.-Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.), 103. St. Marv-street, Cardin. A" Juno Roadster, fitted with free wheel and 2 Afront brakes, ?4.—Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. few Standard" RUdge-Whitworth Road Racers Aand Roadsters; in splendid condition; enameliing and plating good; roller chain, &c.; up-to-date machines; several Ctted with free wheel; prices, ? to ?6 Ms.— Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 10S, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A "Special" Rudge-Whitworth Road Racer, fixed head, nicely-dropped handle-bar, Dunlop tyres, Westwood rims; usual price, ?16 16s.; clearance price, ?5 10s.—Ruuge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A" Standard Rudge-Whitworth, high .fame; suit A tali rider; in excellent condition; price, ?5 105.- Rudge-Whitwcrth (Ltd.), 101?, St. Mary-stræt. Cardiff. A- -Gent's Roadster Bicycle, 27in. frame, fitted with Afree wheel, front rim and Bowden brakes, enamelled green and lined gold; price, PS 15s.-Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), J08, St. Mary-straet, Cardiff. Special Rudge-Whitworth Road Ra"r, small Af" rame, short head; fitted with Dunlop tyres, free wheel, and latest pattern wide handle-bar; price, £7 10s. A "Special" Rudsre-Whitworth Roadster, 1902 A machine, fitted with free wheel and 2 brakes; price, jM 17s. 6d.-Rudge-Whitworth, 108, St. Mary- street, Cardiff. A Lady's AHday's Bicycle, medium frame; good con- ??. dition) price, &5.—Budge-WhitwMth (Ltd.), 10? St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A Lady's Bicycle, lined sil?er; in excellent condition; Aprice, £ 3 10s.—Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 103, St. Mary-street, Cardiff.  Lady's Magnet Bicycle, enamelled groen, ntted A with Dunlop ttres; in excellent order; price, ?4.— Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. elll08 James Cycle, Jady's or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 A rim br"es or option back pedalling, hub brake, plated rims, g roller chain, for £10 10s. cash, or 20s. monthly; 2 speed gear fitted 30s. extra; other Models at 12 and 15 guineas. These cycles are built by a firm of 25 years' experience, and toth racers and roadsters are famous on the path and road; free-wheeling and back- pedalling Lady's and Gent's Tricycles a speciality.— Write to-day for 1903 catalogues and deferred payment order forms to the James Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-rcad, Cardiff. ell071 AN Excelsior Cycle, by Baylies Thomas, Coventry, Alady's or gent's, Hyde free wheel, 2 rim brakes, plated rims, Cliacher A-won tyres, roller chain, hub brake optional; casli, £10 10s., er 21s. monthly; grand value. A Eureka Cycle, same makers, complete with front rim brake, mudguards, steering lock, roller chain, for ES 89. cash or 16s, gid. monthly. This is the beet working man's machine made, and is fully guaranteed.— Catalogues and order forms front the Excelsior Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. eiioln ~X ûp-1IOned -mM -swund-?*zd id?'. a*d genf s ACyeIes for dlspow at nty low rates to clear; cash or monthly payments. Repairs executed to all makes of Cycles at lowest rates; laagest stock of accessories kept in South Wales. Send your inquiries; prompt attention guaranteed.—Address IDS, Castle-road Cardiff ellOTI MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES. EXCELSIOR Motor Cycles, world-famed for &peed ELud hill cUabing; winnen of all the principal con- tests; hold world's records; the most reliable motor cycle made; in 2, 2i, and 22 brake horse-power; spray or surface carburettor, valve litter, riza brakes, and all latest Improvements; prices from £ 45; comparison tests invited.-Ci,talogne,s and booklets from Excelsior Depot, 138, Caatte-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. ell070 CLEMENT-James's Motor Cycles, by James's Cycle \? Co.; weight about 701b., latest improvements; price with belt drive, £38, or chain drive with 2 speed gear, £ 42; other Models with special design frame, 2 h.p., £45, 2tl h.p. ditto, £50, Lists on application.—The James Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 395. ellOTO SEVERAL Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles for dL- j? posal; 21 and 3 h.p.; In nearly new condition; by Perry and Co. (Ltd.), Birmiagfiam; excellent hill climbers; Bowden lifters, Fpare tanks, band brakes, trappier tyres, De Dion carburettors, celluloid accumu- lators; guaranteed in perfect working order; from £35 each; cost double; trial allowed to intending purchaser; great bargains; motor castings and complete engines and spare parts in stock; plugs; volt-metres, valvee, springs, washers, contact screws, and blades, &c., of all makes. Petrol, tee. Repairs executed. Any make Car or Cycle supplied at lowest prices.—Inquiries Motor Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat Telephone, 395. ell070 FOR Sale, two-cylinder Motor Car; Tonneau body; Fwheal rteering: Mechelin Wrn¡ grand touring car; in perfect running order; cost £650; tube and electric ignition; price, £ 230.—Apply D 88, Evening Express, Cardiff. e393u7 DOMESTIC ARTICLES. OW we shan't be long getting mr family washing Ndone, because we use one of Spencer's Wringing and Mangling Machines.—Spencer's Baby Carriage Warehouse, St. John's-squarv, Cardiff. Seed post-card for price list. ell012-l ELABORATE ftuM&,c=e Mail Cart; late* design; Enaw condition; bWe baM&iu.-Phatograph or seen at 291, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. e436n!2 MEDICAL REMEDIES. HERCULOID61 HercoloidsH for mental depression, JJ. nerve weakness, impaired vitality, or brain fag induced by business pressure, worry, or other causes are most efficient; sample box, with directions, 13id., or full course 2s.$d.—May be obtained of the following Chem ists:-Cardiff: Greaves, Canton; Williams, James- street; Jabez Jones, Roath; Edwards, Mackintosh- place. Pontypridd: Davies, Arcade. Aberdare: Harries. Mert.hyr: Llewellyn. Port Talbot: Loveluck. Neath: Isaac. Swansea: John Davies, High-street. Or of the Sole British Agents, Kernick and Son (Limited), 65, Bridge-street, Cardiff. el0119 A remedy for little aches and bigger ills. Disturbances of tbe digestive organs, headaches, backache, and bile quickly disappear after a dose or two ot Kerniek's Vegetable Pills. KERNICK'S Vegetable Pills are unique, and thou- Ksands take no other medicine.—Sold by all chemists, ?kd., 134&, and 2s. Pd. per box, or of Kernick and Son (Limited), 85, Bridge-street, Cardilf. <10119 WORKS OF ART AND CURIOS, GÉORGE Pearee, Fine Art and Antique Dealer, 115, 116, Queen-street, Cardiff. GPearce )s open to buy antique furniture, CIDMCZ G. cupboard old china, old colouroo engravings. DO not fail to look through the collection of Padur? Ding3 &nd Drawing by ancient <nd modem m;aters, I^S'llMATES given for all kinds of Picture framing. FOR sale. Secretaire Bookcase; Oak and Mahogany Bureaus, Grandfather's Clocks, &a. GILDING done dt "nva.te residences without rem"ai Gby expenenced v?orkmon; distance no obiael If you want antique furniture Renovated lend post. JL card to George Pearce, 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and lool ing-glass frames Re-gilded equal to new; estimates free on application. OLD oil paintings Lined and Restored. IF yon want Swansea and Nantgarw Chtoa ga to JL George Pearce, 115. Queen-street. Cardiff. MISCELLANEOUS. YOUR Future Intended's True Photograph; mar- JL riage serologically predicted.—Send age, 16 stamps, Prentls Anderson, 82, St. Paul's-road, Totten- ham, London. e345u9 MADAME Proctor gives Delineations from Hand, Head. Pboto.-17, Wharton-strcert, Cardiff. ellilb ARTIFICIAL Legs, Hands, Eyet Tru.Me?' Leg Hens, Aemtehm, Belts, ChIldren'e Ruhbsr TrUR.es, Elastic Stockings, Ac; repairs or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.-Note only addresses, Allen Pearce, 7, Chariea-atrant, Cardiff, and Broadmead, Bris- tol..1087? IS your Watch Wrong? The best and cheapest shop j. in Cardiff for the repair of watches of every description (English or Foreign) is 38, Castle Arcade (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for ten years with Mr. Spiridion). Clocks and Music Boxes Cleaned aad Rev &ire& A Chinese Honeymoon," Three Little Matù,a.nd I A"A Princess of Kensington"; six real photographiC I post-cards of either of the above play at Is. per p et? -Can be obtained at the Stationery Department, Wes- tern Mail, Cardiff. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. MILK wanted; 30 to 50 gallons daily; al3o weekly I' -Ppiks new-laid eggs.—Apply D 90, Lv,? Express, Cardiff. e406u7 j W' .6J'fTED, pl!Gu New MU dtCy.—Sttte ?Y?tBt. D ? *Taata*^Kxpwaa, Cb6rdLM tMSan MISCELLANEOUS SALES. COLLIERY Manure for Sale; prompt rail delivery.— D 96, Evening Express, Cardiff. e417u12 TO Farmers and Cattle Feeden.-About 100 tons mixed Grain, 10 tons Meal, damaged by water; price, !<?. per lou.-Frauk Ingleton, Grocer, 49, Wel- lington-streat Canton. e416ul2 CABBAGE Plant8 (early), 2s. per LOGO, on rail MaI- tock.-S, Dodge, Waterloo Farm, Marriott, Crew- keme, Somerset. e434ul2 SHOP Window Fittings; show stands, best designs. —Griffiths, Manufacturers, Stlrchley, Birmingham. e342u9 -r~VBEE fmm Wall Paper Combine.—Large arrival latest £ patterns; save 50 per cent.-Write T. Doaague, Pendennis-road, Staple-hill, Bristol. 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r. THE SILKEN REIN, By NAT GOULD, Author of The Double Event." II Settling Day,* "In Royal Colours, II Ac., Ac. I .The true way a horse should be held fast in his rwmillg." o I I -This should be done as if you had & silken rein as fine aa a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it,SAM CHIFNEY. SYNOPSIS-Glademere, a beautiful country place, belongs to a gentleman of scholarly tastes, named Richard St. Ann. His son Eddie is a boy of very different tempera, ment to his father, being devoted to sport and outdoor exercises. The lad is of a most chivalrous disposition, and takes under his protection a little hunchback, named Willie Newhouae, son of the gamekeeper. Jack Newhouse, employed on the Glademere Estate. The latter's housekeeper is his sister Peggy, a pretty unmarried young woman. Francis Wrexham, tutor to young Eddie, exercises a very beneficial influence on the lad's character. Willie Newhouse, during a visit to Eddie's "den," reads a book by a geat jockey, Sam Chifney, describing how a horse ought to be ridden in a race. "This should be done," according to Chifney, as if you had a silken rein as fine as a hair." The book. fires Willie with the ambition to become a jockey, an ambition encouraged by Eddie St. Ann. Quite suddenly, Richard St. Ann dies, leaving his magnificent estate and fortune to Eddie. In his will he appoints as the boy's guardian, Sir Harry Wallman, a baronet, member of Parlia- ment, and wealthy banker, who believes in using "the silken rein" in his management of men. Handsome bequests are also left to Francis Wrexham and the parish clergyman (the Rev. James Simcoe), the former to con- tinue to reside with Eddie; the latter con- trives to interest Sir Harry in his desire to make Willie Newhouse a jockey, the baronet approving of the young squire's ambition to own racehorses. The latter goes up to town to pay a visit to Sir Harry, where he meets Lila Goulston, the banker's step- daughter. Weston Goulston (Lila's brother) is a rake, svho has been forbidden the house by Sir Harry. Eddie, during his visit, is much pleased by Lila's society, and Lady Wallman makes no effort to disguise her desire for an alliance between her daughter and the young squire of Glademere. Eddie and Sir Harry go down to Newmarket, where the latter's trainer, Fred Helton, is pre- vailed upon to take Willie Newhouse into his stable on trial. Helton has a number ot horses which are for sale. Eddie falls in love with one cf these-a. splendid horse called Snowball. As Sir Harry and Eddie return to London the latter says, "I shall never forget my first glimpse of Snowball — what a great horse he is!"—"One of the very beet over his distance," replied Sir Harry. "I think you said you would like to own him?"—"I should, indeed."—"There might be a way out of the difficulty. You could run him in my name, or, rather, I could run him for you."—"That would be splen- did," said Eddie. "Will you do it, Sir Harry?"—* Til think it over, my boy; it does not do to rush at these things; we must take time to consider, bat I do not see any great difficulties in the way.—Eddie returns home and his tutor believes that Lady Wall- man is the woman who, many years before, jilted him for a wealthier suitor. It was decided that Willie Newhouse should go to Newmarket after Christmas, and meanwhile he practised riding. It was seen that he had "fine hands." and his succees made, the stable hands jealous, particularly one indi- vidual. Joel Meara, who lets his temper get the better of him, and is soundly thrashed by Jack Newhouse. Meara is suspected ot pouh, and ie lectured by Eddie. CHAPTER XL-Continued t' A Fast toung Man. A "What price are you laying April Morn for the Oesarewitch?" asked Weston. "Thirty-three to one." "11.1 have two hundred to live." "No, you will not, friend Goulston. Borrow fifty without interest, and then want a point the best of me in a wager; not much." "I'll hare two hundred to six," said Weston, making a note of it." "Do you know anything about the horse?" "No; merely a fancy of mine." "You can do as yon like, of course, but I never back my fancy. I always back a horse 1 the money is piled on in the right quarter," said Draper. "And I suppose you can tell what the money is om?" "I think to; my business in that line is not small." "Do not write any more letter))) Hke thia," said Weffton. "Necessity, my boy, pure necessity. You knew I meant what I said in the letter. If you delay paying me that fifty when it is due you will probably ha-ve a 'rcpeato ditto. "He's a young fool," thought Draper, when Weeton Goulston left. "I wish I had had his chanoes in life; I don't think I would have made such a hash of them. Perhaps it is just as well ae it is, and I cannot grumble at lack of business." Of the two men Benjamin Draper was decidedly the better member of society. He had made his way i nthe world by his own efforts, and from a ragged little urchin, sell- ing newspapers, had developed into a man of considerable wealth. Keen and shrewd, yet he possessed & kindly heart, and many good actions were reoorded to his credit. He was hard as naile with some people, but lenient with others he thought deserving. He lived at Hampton. in a com- fortable house, and his wife and children had no cause to oomplain of his conduct towards them. He was stern, yet kind, and seldom refused a request when properly made. He had enemies, generally men who owed him money, but he had many staunch friends. His figure wae familiar in the ring, and he received and paid large sums of money over most of the big events. It was lucky for Weston Goulston he had not fallen into the clutches of a less scrupulous man. CHAPTER XII. I Visitors at Glademere I "What a lovely place!" exclaimed Lila, as they drove up the spa/cious avenue to the Hall. "I am not surprised at Mr. St. Ann preferring it to London." Lady Wallmaji tfas charmed with the sur- roundings, and as she realised somewhat the extent of Eddie St. Ann's domain, she looked at Lila and thought what a good match he would be for her. Sir Ilarry was always pleased to visit Glademere, and was glad his wife and daughter had an opportunity of seeing it. Eddie received his guests with the heartiness characteristic of him, and anticipated much pleasure from their visit. During hiB father's lifetime very few ladies came to the Hall, but naturally his son desired a change in this respect. Francis Wrexham saw them aJight from the carriage, -and recognised Lady Wallman ae the Stella. Reid who had thrown him over in such a. callous manner. He did not get a very good view of lila, but her figure reminded him strangely of her mother in i her younger days. Now that he was certain of her idtentity he seemed somewhat loth to meet her. Years had passed since they were friends, and since be had seen her, a.nd he oommenced to feel that their meeting might upset his regular mode of life, and fan the love which had well nig-U smouldered out into a flame. He smiled at the idoa as impossible, but something warned him there was danger to his peace of mind in her presence at Glademere. He felt it would be better, if possible, to meet her alone, so that the first shock of recognition would not be noticed by o?iera. This, however, was dif5ouW but be meant to accomplish it in some w%7. Two room o?MeIookht? the _ø4_ Dt. Dkmolp-d .1 h at the disposal of Sir Harry and his wife, I and Lila. had an exceedingly pretty bedroom and retiring room, further along the corri- dor. Sir Hlaarry was quickly downstairs, and went on to the terrace, with his young host. "1 am delighted to welcome you to Glade- mere," said Eddie. "It is always c. PLEASURE to see you." "Tha-nk you, my boy," replied Sir Harry. "•Glademere is a very favourite retreat of mine, and it is the loveliest country imagin- able all round here. By the way, I went to Newmarket on Monday, and saw HeLton. I have purchased Mr. Lamont'I stad. and you can have Snowball. I have carefully oon- sidered the matter, and if you will aooepfc him as a gift, I shall be much obliged." "It is very good of you," replied Eddie, "but I would rather purchase him." Sir Harry looked disappointed, and Eddis said quickly: "Or if you really wish it, I will aooept him. on condition you take a thousand pounds when he wins his first race for me." "As you wish," replied Sir Harry, "but make it five hundred, a thousand is too much out of one win." We will not disagree over it, laughed Eddie. "Then we will settle it in that way," replied Sir Harry. Lila joined them, and said her mother was resting for an hour before dinner, and Eddie accompanied them round the grounds. Francis Wrexham saw them, and knew Lady Wallman was still in ker room. He went downstairs, and waited in Eddie's study, lis- tening for her footsteps. He had not long to wait, for she was anxious to join the others in the beautiful grounds, which presented such an attractive view from her window. Francis Wrexham walked into the hall, and looked out at the door, She saw his figure, but had no idea who he was; the last person she would have expected to meet here was her old lover. "It must be the tutor," she thought. As she ml-me along the hail, he turned to meet her, as though he had just beard her footsteps. They stood face to face in the hall, and Lady Wallman gave a start of surprise and looked hard at him. Could she be mistaken? No, it was Francis Wrexham, fund here at Glademere, of all places. What an untoward ] occurrence. He smiled at her, and said, as he held out his hand: "It is many years since I had the pleasure of meeting you. Lady Wallman. Do you remember meP" She took his hand mechanically, and MA4, in a low voice: "Tea, I l'f;Co¡;nired yon pt once, bnfc by" very strange you should be here." "I am Mr. St. Ann's tutor, or, to be more correct, was his tutor; he is out of leading strings now." She looked out of the hall. and then tamed round to see if anyone was about. "What are you going to do?" she asked. He seemed surprised, failing to understand her, or pretending not to do so. Sho saw his perplexity, and said: "I mean—I think-it will be better for 118 to meet as strangers." "As you please," he replied. "We are strangers." "Certainly," she answered, quickly. "Per- fect strangers. It is much better so." "Perhaps it is, but it will be practising deocp ti on. "It can do no harm" "I dislike deception," he said, meaningly, and she blushed slightly. "If they come in and find us here it will seem strange," she said. "I understand," he replied. "I will leave you, and wait until I am formally introduced. You have not altered as much as I expected." "Then you knew who Lady Wallman wais?" "I guessed when Mr. St. Ann said you were a Mrs. Goulston." "That gave you an advantage." UYes, and so I planned to meet you alone." "It was considerate of you. I am grateful to you." He bowed and left her, returning to Eddie's room, and she went into the garden. Francis Wrexham was glad the first meet- ing was over, and it was probably the better plan. to say nothing of their former friendship. No harm would come of it, and, all things considered, it was pleaeanter for everyone to allow matters to remadn as they were. Accordingly, when he was introduced to Lady Wallman by Sir Harry, he greeted her as a stranger. His introduction to Lila had a curious effect upon him. She startingly resembled her mother as he had known her as Stella. Reid. Her face brought back such a rush of recollection that at first he was confused and at a loss for words; this he quickly overcame, and made himself A^REO- able as he well knew how. Lila noticed his amazed look when he met her, and wondered at it, but she was not dis- pleased; on the contrary, she accepted it aa a tribute to herself. She was a good conver- sationalist, never at a. loss for words, and had a wide range of subjects. Francis Wrexham found her entertaining and attractive. Her voice reminded him of Stella. Reid, and her presence soothed a-nd yet excited him pleasantly. He knew how to please, and his knowledge enabled him to grasp the topics she liked beet, and conse- quently they soon became interested. He sat next to her at dinner, and was attentive and amusing. She thought him extremely agree- able, and rather handsome. He had a quiet, masterly way. which pleased her. although he was deferential to the opinions she expressed. She felt he had power, and was clever, and she liked clever people, especially when they conversed with her as an equality on knowledge, granting that she was well acquainted with the subject of conversation. He was much more attentive than Eddie St. Ann had been, and, on the whole, she decided he was the more genial of the two. Dinner passed pleasantly, in perfect harmony, and Lady Wallmann thought Eddie made a capital host. The following day Eddie drove them to Glademere, and through the park, pointing out the principal objects of interest, and the most charming views. They were enchanted with all they saw. Lila occupied the seat beside him on the wagrgonette, and he seemed to take more notice of her than he had done when in town. There was an evident DEVSIRA to please, on his part, and his surroundings being to his taste, he was more entertaining and amusing. (To be continued.—Commenced February 21).

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