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^GGL WE WILL P SEND YOU (O APPLICATION) OUR FULLY-ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ??? -? ?' f WHICH WILL EXPLAIN YOUR WAKT. IF NOT, ?.\? I V E SHALL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU. JJJT ROBERT LANE, ? '??  ??: Hairdresser & Wigmaker, rMM,. ~~rPPfr6^ 3 DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. Pompadour Fringes, from .12..

BIRTHS, ATHS" AND BIP.THS, IN MEMOBIAM. Notice* apoparrm:r ^u,nnflaeer r these ?di.? are c?r? At the fo):?wjn? rates •- EXPRESS, "WES    WKS- for 30 ?d: -.nd l?. for each Add.uouay.or^ <.????.L?,??.t????? ??.r.P. R??d 3.n. .'WEEKLY on,yr «- Id. *» .,erv Iwo E tr? Words. •k? ^VtJSUu- w.K -r authenticated by the name and ddress O?' the s,?nder. Telegrams or telepl?onic iDe5'a?.,s caunot be acted on tintil confirmed in writing- BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS  ———?———' DE-\TH: joNF,s.-31?ir,h 19, ll,n,iett- Jones, a"?el 28 vear?, dau? of the ¡nte OJinr JOI,?s and Mr. 01iyer Jones, of 14. Newport-road^   ?__

AUGUSTINE J. STON E ??..  STONE BROS). I FUNERAL FCRXISHEK T0E | Pe -mnal 8upeniion to All orders. |I Nat. Tel.; Cardiff, So. íN; Barry Docks, No 37. ?-? Post Office i,,i. N?. 612, Cardiff. Telegrams; Jgfc Barn| -.TO- BF.,js.: Barry Docks. K wo?i??-"? CARDIFF, I And ——?l.?LTO?-BOAD??Y ??'- J. MARSH & CO.. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ST. MARY-STREET, And 3, FREDERICK-STREET. Price Liat on Application. "— PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF F??AY?E?OYAL, CARDIFF. Lessee and Manager.Mr.ROBERTRD. ?S EVENING^ AT ?-rir.t Ti?me in ?ardiff- The Popular Comedian, RTHUR ROBERTS, in his New Musical Play, V JJILL ADAMS, THE HERO OF WATERLOO. Next Week:- UNDER TWO FLAGS. Box Omce at Theatre, 10 to 5. a G? ? ? ANDr? r?FETYl?E. Gl,e.EBee onager, Edward Quigley. TO-NIGHT, at 7.30, Ä LONE IN LONDON. Mr. J. F. Elliston's Original Company. Time and Prices as usual. Box Office at Messrs. Thompson and Bhackell'e, 24, Queen-street. f NEXT WEEK: GRAND NOVELTY ATTRACTION, FAIRY PANTOMIME. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PLAYED ENTIRELY BY CHILDREN. e650ul7 ALL, CARDIFF. Every Night at Eight. Matinees. Wednesdays, Thnredays, and Saturdays, at Tkree. wE S T'S pICTURES. COLOURED CINEMATOGRAMS. "The finest in the world.Yide Press. AfR. CHAMBERLAINS RETURN. IRELAND Y. WALES. LAUNCH OF SHAMROCK III. CANADA IN CARDIFF. R. G. Knowles Biding a Trotting Camel. The Great City Fire. Mary Jane's Mishap. Robinson Crusoe. Ali naDa. ^Prices:—4e., 3s., 2s., lB., and 6d.; Children under twelve Half-price to all except Back Seats. Doors open at 2.30 and 7.301 early doors at 7 o'clock 3d. extra. Book at Tkompson and ShaekeU's (Limited), Queen-street. aitMio not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deserve it. —Ad neon. THE CARDIFF EMPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! GINNETT'S Funny Equestrian Sketch, entitled REJECTED REMOUNTS. The Comic Horses and the Riding Lesson. That Dutch Girl- ADA ALEXANDRA, And Company of Comedians, in "The MaeOT. Dubbed, not inappropriately, a Cyclonic Mirth Provoker. International Football Match, WALES V. IRELAND, On the Bioscope! As played at Cardiff Arms Park, Saturday. March 14th. The GEORGE BONHAIR TROUPE of GREAT ACROBATS! ^Patterns of interest to the Athletes of England. A Cardiff Favourite! MISS FLORRIE ROBINA, In New Songs. The Double-voiced Vocalist- GEORGE TACIUS, Soprano and Ba ritone. The PIGEONS and the JUGGLER, VALONI'S Artistic Act. PHIL HERMAN, Character Singer and Actor. A Famous Fritz." THE PHYDORAS, In their Eccentric Musical Novelty Act. Mistress LAURIE'S KINDERGARTEN. A Laughable and Cleter Sketch. Bicycles stored Two Performances Nightly. Early One between 7 o'clock and 9; Late One between 9 ()'clock and 11. Box Office  open daily (with exception of Saturdays) 10 ?m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. aturdaVB 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle. No Booking lees^ L18865 EWPOT. T?HE NE WPORT EMPIRE, ? CHARLES-STREET STOLL Managi. ng Director osW-?LD 8TOLL. To-nght!-The Protean Ac?tor?.B?.TARRnohMerr??. The M?ror Wonder Mi? FtonzeH. The Stroll ing Players. The Matweef-Hu?oston ?Tro.?upe of Bn?tan Singers. An Up-to-dat^ Musical Act bv  and Rvder  Smith and Jolm.son. Alle.o ]3B. eautiful Statue?q u e ?- Mdlle. Djane ]),e Fontelloy. 1,18864 PETER CBOWN IN THE iPER",3 GARf>ENS- of ENGLAND PERFECT OF pERFECT P E A S PICKED P E S. PI?? IN PACKETS OF ALL pEAS. GROCERS C11162 THERE ARE OTHERS?^ THEREAR? OTHE? ButthisisONEof ?'?° rSpec?n? Special in Pattern, Qua!lty, and PTlce. Preston's Adjustable Bull 5/6 B Nose Plane B Trv us for TOOLS. J. To A VERY & CO-, The CASTLE ARCADE TOOL STORES, |■ 35, CASTLE ARCADE. Cardiff- g (Entrance to Arcade facing. tho Castl). Docks Branch: 28, ■ Carriage Paid on Orders of 20s. to any addrms. H SEND FOR PRICE LIST. JB PUBLIC NOTICES. ¡ V M. C. A., CAltDIFF. MR. GEORGE CLARKE Will Conduct Special Services Every Night This Week (except Saturday) in WOOD-STREET CHAPEL (By kind permission of Pastor and Deacons), To Com-icnec at Eight p.m. Come Early to Secure a Seat! al6444 IYEW CHURCH TEACHING. ON SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd. SERVICES will be Conducted in the ROOM, 134, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Dumfries- place i. CARDIFF, By the RCT. JOSEPH DtSANS (of London). Morning at 11: Following the Lord." Evening at What is it? Where is it?" Visitors will be Welcome. al6465 SALES BY AUCTION. SALE TO-MORROW. SHORT NOTICE OF SALE.-TO CLOTHIERS. JEWELLERS. DEALERS. AND OTHERS.—21, BUTE-STREET. CARDIFF. TiriJ. J. GOLDMAN has received -L'JL instructions (under a Bill of Sale) to SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above Address, oil SATURDAY NEXT, the Whole STOCK of a JEWELLER and CLOTHIER, com- prising men's new suits, clothing, underwear, watches. chains, jewellery, razors, shaving brushes, and other goods too numerous to mention; also the fixtures and cases. Sale commences from Saturday Next, March 21 1903, at Two p.m. sharp, and will continue until the whole is cleared—Absolutely Without Reserve. On View Morning of Sale. For Parti- culars apply Bridge-street Auction-rooms, 57, Bridge-street. Cardiff. 471u21 CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS. CARDIFF. SHORT .NOTICE OF SALE. MONDAY. MARCH 23. 1903. MR. A. SETCHFIELD has received instructions to Remove to his Rooms and SELL by AUCTION, on above date, a Por- tion of a Cabinetmaker's Stock of HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, consisting of dining, draw- ine, and bed room suites, overmantels, side- board, stands and tables, bookcaseo, hall- stands, coal vases, &c.; also a quantity seized under Distress for Rent. Sale at Two o'clock sharp. 428u23 BUSINESS ADDRESSES. FURNITURE. FURNITURE THE LARGEST STOCK TO SELECT FROM. I THE BESl IN QUALITY. THE CHEAPEST IN PRICE FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS. ¡ To get all this go to the ATLAS FURNISHING CO., HAYES, CARDIFF. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, PAY THEM A VISIT. CATALOGUES FREE ON APPLICATION. GENTLEMEN. It will pay you to TRY a pair of onr SPECIAL 10/6 BOOTS. SQUIRE'S BOOT STORES, 14, WOOD-STREET, and at 58, QUEEN-STREET. CARDIFF. el0957 BEECHAM'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS, CONSTIPATION, SICK HEADACHE, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, And all STOMACHIC TROUBLES. B EE CH A M'S PILLS REMOVE WIND and PAINS in the STOMACH, AROUSE SLUGGISH and TORPID LIVERS. ENSURE PROPER ASSIMILATION of FOOD, STRENGTHEN THE STOMACH. BEE C H A M'S PILLS MAKE you LOOK WELL, FEEL WELL, and KEEP WELL. REMOVE PIMPLES and BLOTCHES on the SKIN. LAY the FOUNDATION of GOOD HEALTH. SUITABLE for OLD and YOUNG. BEE C H .A. M S P ILL S 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 E CH A M'S pILLS Are SPECIALLY SUITABLE for the DISEASES and AILMENTS COMMON to FEMALES. IMPROVE the COMPLEXION. REGULATE the SYSTEM BEECHAM'S PILLS have stood the test of over 50 years without the publication of testimonials, as they RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. jgEECHAM'S pILLS. IF YOU WANT CARD BOARD BOXES of any Shape, Sort, or Size, IF YOU WANT PAPER BAGS, IF YOU WANT WASTE PAPER, IF YOU WANT CHEAP ENVELOPES AND NOTEPAPER, IF YOU WANT SHOW CARDS, XF YOU WANT GROCERS AND DRAPERS' STATIONERY OF ANY DESCRIPTION. apply TO VALK-Ey THOMAS AND CO. (LIMITED). I CARDIFF. THE CHEAPEST, THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS, A-,il) THE MOST OBLIGING FIRM IN THE DISTRICT. If yon prefer to do so. send a postcard, and a Traveller shall wait upon you for woar Order. e10741 Order. PEW R I TIN G, TYPEWRITING. "i. -« i\ LL BRANCHES OF COPYING EXECUTED. Architects' Work Accurately Copied oy Experienced Operators. WESTERN MAIL LIMITED. CARDIFF. -<_J 4 ED. CARDIFF. 1903 CYCl£S '? s & ctn? s ?M. M.mpl? tg?. 61.  Jùli_ ???Q?? s?'??t<.?M?< pZrTs u,sy all n"TS 10/- with order DanlopliecfcwdTjma .etu&oLc"I :FRO Wh.d.. Rim' 59 1f ¡).nTabookt. Rim 5,9Q ar-? XOAD Y SMSm. ,L.?g??. J r W"'NT.tI:. £5 (FIVE POUNDS) A WEEK. PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:— ONC?. i KIX NCR. i '{'DiltS. '.run:s. i j S.D. S. D. S.D. 12 words or less' 0 3 0 6 09 13 to 19 words.i 0 5 0 10 13 20 to 26 words.| 0 7 1 2 19 Each extra. 7 0 2 0 4 0 6 words COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in the WESTERN MAIL" and "EVENING EXPRESS" :— WOKDS! °KCK- I j THRKK SIX w. o.c.. ?? ? -=:-=I-! TI S. D. S. D. S. D. 12 or Jess 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19  1 0 2 0 3 0 20 to 26 14)2 8 40 ?rdF? 0 4 "T?rrT?r words i j I In ?Lcasel a the name and address are c""itpd is  part of the Advertisement. LOST AND FOUND. LOST, Lady's Gold Watch, in Park-place or town; t finder rewarded.-Hibbert, 39, Park-place, Car- diff. e740u21 MEDICAL OUTDOOR Apsistant required shortly; mu?t be woll qualified, reliable, and possess tact; advantageous permanency may be offered to suitable man after a time.—Apply, otating salary required, &c., F 26, Even- ing Express, Caraill. e627u21 CLERICAL. "tTTANTED, Curate Prie5t), ?n June ncxt ,for the V; Parish of Tredegar.-Apply to the Vicar. eu23 HOUSEKEEPERST WANTED, Re-engagement as Mother's Help; ser- vant keit. aged 20; domesticated; good refe- tenca.-I. F. Smith, Castle-street, Crickhowell. e73Su25 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED, th roughly good Cook.—Apply The JfT Berkeley, LI"oa drindod e708u24 T ANTD, General Servant for family of three.— "£IY The Grove, Castlto., Mumbles. e722u25 WANTED, a good General Servant.-Apply 18, W Neville-street, Cardiff. e724u25 W ANTED, a young Girl as usefu j Help, domesti- f V cated.—Apply 99, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff. eu20 w ANTED, good General Servant; three in family; no children; good wages.-Apply, evenings, Mrs. Burt, 103. Newport-road, Cardiff. e711u20 W ANTED, for ;??cer-s fam?ly, at Pembroke, House- Parlourmaid and Maid Housemaid; two children, 7 and ]5; neat appearance; needlewoman; wages, £18; good references.—Write Mrs. Gartside Tippinge. The Lion Hotel. Pembroke. e734ul9 rjlWO Friends reqiire jtuation Houce (;?atnler- maids; season places prcfned.-l' 73, Evening Express, Cardiff. e697u20 WANTED, a Plain Cook, for Llantwit Major: smail family.—Apply, stating age, wages, and refe- rence, to F 74, Evening Express, Cardiff. e694u20 IMMEDIATELY, domesticated, useful Help; aged 25 -30; load of children; also good General Servant, and an experienced Barmaid for hotel bar; personal AR<P!W"A*!F>VI IFR'C'-SNTRI.-RJLTSI JFTKIIFM.' Trcharris. c671u23 GENERAL wanted by. 15th April; housemaid kept.— G,4t&te wa)g?. Mrs. Nml, Wenvoe. e710u24 w ANTED, Help; thoroughly domesticated; must be well recommended.—12, Dumfries-place, Car- dpff. e719u21 W ANTED, refined Woman as Nur?e to two children. tV —F 51, Evening xpr_8, Car4u WANTED, an experienced General (22 to 26).-Apply 1, Brynymor-cregcnt, ?Si?a?n,?pa. e%Sif?3 ANTED, H ouse-aid-Waitress; aged about 20,- Mrs. Fisher, Mumbles Dining-rooms, Mumbles. e676u23 WANTED, quiet, steady Girl as Kitchenmaid baking; clean and willing; elderly cook and house-parlourmaid kepi: wages E12; country.-Mrs. Edwards, Llangan Rectory, Bridgend. e678u23 WANTED, situ^ion as young ladies' g-Maid;  f experienced (ire?smaker.-F 18, Evening Express, Cardiff. e607u20 WANTED immediately, Nurse, Kitchenmaids, Cook- General, Generals, Housekeeper; disengaged.— Registry, Pontmorlaia, Mertbyr. Stamp. e614u21 W ANTED, good Cc'ok-General.-Apply Mrs. Waill, The Knoll, Sully, near Barry. e641u21 ANTED, good Plain Cook; able to bake.—Address Mrs. Cresswell, Hillside, Dowlais. e604u20 WANTED at once, for 3 months, in a pnvate family, W at it. quiet seaside in Wales, a good Plain Cook- General: housemaid kept.—Write, stating wages, to G. J. S., E 89, Evening Express, Cardiff. e617u21 WANTED, House-Parlourmaid.—Apply Mrs. Wain, The Knoll, Sully, near Barry. e640u21 HOTEL SERVANTS. WANTED at once, good General Servant; two kept; jeferences required.-Pontardawe Inn, Pontardawe. e672u?5 WANTED, smart Young Man; 18 to 20; make him- I V self generally useful and assist in bar when required; experience not necessary; best. of character indispensable; no other need apply.—Sheppard, Claude Hotel. Roath, Cardiff. e637u21 j WANTED, i. good general, domestic Servant Girl.- W Llewellyn, Trealaw Hotel, Trealaw, Rhondda. e £ 24u20 WANTED, a Girl as Pantry and Still-room Maid, or good General.—Apply Clarence Hotel, llfra- combe. P707U £ 4 HOTELS.—Man wants situation Head Boots; smart, jnglr. experienced, ab?iqiner. references; dis@n- gaged 2lt Inst.—G. Hall, General Post Office, Notting- ham. P725,125 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS WANTED Choir Conductor for undermentioned Church.—Applications, to state terms and quali- fications, enclosing testimonials, to be sent in by 27th inst. to Hon. Secretary, Wood-street Congregational Church, Cardiff. eC95u?4 FEMALE wanted as Bath Attendant, and make her- self generally useful: aged about 30.—Apply Tunnels Baths, Ilfracombe, Devon. W ANTED. respectable Man and Wife as caretakers. yV -Dr. Phillips, 72, Carlisle-street; evenings. eu24 "{XT AKTEV, good StaNeman.—Apply, wHllfererrnce¡- W Cook and Davies, Veterinary Surgeons. Swan- sea. e689u24 WANTED, a couple of smart Boys to Ride Bieyclel W and make themselves useful.—Apply Evening Express Office, Cardiff. el.1203 SITUATION wanted, Groom-Coachman; single; aged 30; willing; 3 years' character.—State wages C. E., 3. Star-terrace, Llanarnam, Mon. e6S3u20 ANITARY Inpectorships;. £100 to .EXO; several hundred vacanmcs annually; postal lens now commencing for Cardiff exam. (July); experience un- necessary; 300 successful candidates.—Mushens, Scienco Teacher, Sunderland. eJ1158 ANTED, Lady Lecturer; must hne thorough V? knowledge of palmistry. phrenology, & c?y, with reference, Madame Elvira, 263, Borough High- street, London, S.E. ?-62 ?.?Q??Her?and Harness Makers.—Wanted? 2 good _L Men; well up in ?it collars.-Lewis and Son, New Tredegar. e661u24  ATFD. by April 2nd. a 5mat Lad to act as \?V Page Bov?—App!v r 63, Evening Express, Car- J_? ?- eo84u23 ixiXTED-"Ood Buttonhole Hand Tailoress.-Ap?iy ¡. f 7,7. 'frsjlliac.rdi_12U24 T?RbcEnY?W?h'?' ??° to drive out and assist in (T warehouse—?tate wages, &c., A. Edwards. Cwm- czrn, Mon. e677u23 KOOM 'aged 18, ,??k, Situation under coachman; d!'??ree' y?' good character; near Bristol or Car- d?-App!? James Jackson, Aylesmore Court. St. Briavels, Glos. e6T9u23 son. seeks situation as Farm Manager; ? sinde- life experience in all branches; trust- .,?lly ?d energetic; excellent character.-Apply ?mes. Post-office, Llantwii Vardre. ^23u21 T^T^'OUT" V- single-lianded or otherwise; expe- C 'nc?dwi?h single and pair; married-Coachman, jV Fow street, Devon. e642u21 _vVantedT L?a?- and Gentlemen to colour fine A ?t' M'B'ts post-card?, at home: easily acquired.- ?icula? addressed envelope, H?, 6, Great James- streel. LoDdon. ?.< ???_?20_ ,rTnlTt,ri respecMble Lds to s-!l the Evening W??-'?htiy.-Apply to Manager, Evening ?e? O&cl Hi?-?t,_Nowport. ?20 7^ TTT I7 a T' lON~w'^nted, young Man, 21, as Porter (ware- IS, saleroom), or any posit.on of trnst.-Rde- .r.cr;o;.o82r E;? ?Pr?; Cardiff. e702u24 82- '? HAVELLERS?AGENfs7<&c I jromediatdY, throughout South W? ';IT A ¡;;onmouthfhirr. for who!p or ??rare time, ft an t tai.e orders for ?-'??- ?'??- jewei- reliab? '"? .f-h'nes pianos, organs. bassinettes, ?ry. ??'? ,? .iMog:' electro-p?to, cutlery, cycles, aDgles. ?"? cent.'s clothing, and other saleable high-clMS ?'?? of payment; this is the mml goods, 011 e obtainable, and assures to pushing men g ood and CmAtOldt income, (L^iStaW.-APPly Jonu Joan, Paith. euM no rNJ>OU", J THE SECOND COMPETITION IN fI EVENING EXPRESS" I WELSH FOOTBALLERS PICTURE PUZZLES CLOSES I TO-DAY (FRIDAY.) — ¡y(, :tm'C1 'Wít?Oí;-1 ITUBST-CLASS Appointment is vacan? wlThoiit intcr- X' frence Vnth present duties; i:nur..nc and other a"ent can add 13. to 40s. wpeMy to income—Address G 2. Even;TiL, Fxires?. Cardiff. e732¡125 A GEN 18 wanted. Pension Tea; pay, 10s. weekly for XJL widsws. Write Independent, Evening Express AGE,NTS win-,e(i, I!en?.,ion Tc-a: pa?-, i6.week vcio r 'jdewiz,-NN'r;i,e IDdependent, Evening ExpriEss ()tbcl. Mert.tivr. e730u?5 -tiT ANr .!<:iD. oie Agency, uitable for corn andfniit 30, Evening Expr"?, Ca,diff. eu2l COAL Agencies.—Firm of colliery agen!s in South  Wales, retiring from business, are open to treat with view of their Agencies in Steam. House, and Gs Coals; good opening for experienced sales- agent or a firm desiring to increase business.-Apply G °. Evening Express. Cardiff. cll206 CLERKS, MANAGERS, &0. B TTILDER' sCie k. Junior.—State full particulars .13 and when Builder. Aber- gavppnr. e633u2I 3 Weekly. Persons wanted everywhere for address- ing circiilars. enJ addressed envelope for pro- posal Ma^ nager, tR, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e6ôu?3 £1 Daily. Easy evening employment anywhere offered e anyoce ",110 writes legibly.-For terms send addressed envelope, Korth (Dept. 89), 6, York-buildings' Adelpiii. Lnd, n. e657u23 '.}Os. weekly salary offered to either sex (who csn write' t) for their spare moments; work may be done even- ing.-For particulars send addressed envelope to M. 1 rustroU and Co., 19, Giendower, Torquay. e658u23 w ANTED, for Swansea, Junior Book-keeper- one W with some experience of railway or shipping work preferred.—X. Y., Evening Express, Swansea. eu25 WANTED, Office Lad for shipping office, in Swan- t'f "ea< Evening Express. Swansea. e72?u25 WANTED, Clerk: with experience of brickworks' I T accounts preferred.—Jones, Darran-road, Risca. e598u20 WANTED, situation as Book-keeper or Secretary; f f willing to go abroad: highest F 84, Evening Express, Cardiff. e786u24 PARTNERSHIP. ADVERTISE.K, good business experience, highest ?L credential, good linguist, desh-es Engagen ut or Partnership; sound business investment or capí, ] up to £ 500.—Apply F 25, Evening Express, Cardiff. e619u21 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DRESSMAKING.—Wanted, experieidec-d Bodice Hand. —State age; experience, and salary (to live in), John Evans and Co., Drapers, -Pontypridd. e675u23 W ANTED, Milliner: good, practical hand; medium f" trade.-Plevin, Draper, Oxford. e728u21 -DRESSo\.KER, good fit, style, seeks daily engage- J? ment; moderate.—F 87, Evening Express, Car- diff. e714u24 RES S MAKIN G.-Wanted, go od Second Hand; also good Bodice and Skirt Hauds.-Griesbach, Duke- street. Cardiff. e739u21 m ILI,INF,R.-Wanted at once, a thoroughly compe- tent First Hand, to take entire charge of depart- ment.-Apply, in first instance, Messrs. J. J. and S. Cooper (Limited). Andrews'-buildings," Cardiff. e701u20 MILLINERY.—Smart Milliner wanted; able take and ItLL execute own .rder.Stat- full particulars Lewis Jones, Draper. Blackwood, Xewport. Mon. 6670u23 Draper. Blackwood, -NeA-port, ,M on. 670ii23 APARTMENTS. WANTED at once, Furnished Bed and Sitting Room, T T by Lady and Gentleman; terms moderate.—G 8, Evening Express. Cardiff. e7S8u21 BOARD Residence for 2 Gentlemen; terms, 165. 6dTT J.. ) off Cathedral-road: good attendance; no children; bath.—F 38. Evening Express, Cardiff. c646u23 w ANI*ED, I)v ladv and gentleman, superior fur- V V nished Room-2 bed, 1 or 2 sitting rooms- ?!t?m 2 l.nfnut of ('j¡eru, Ponthir, or HantarMm | Stations.—'F 29. Wesrcm Mail, Cardin. c66&u2: GENTLEMAN wanted as Payf.g G??st; Xorth? Gr??ad.-F 34, F??ning* Expr-g, CardM. e638u21 PREMISES. "I iHESSRS. S. HERNANDPERTWEE 1.f.1. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS, H .T &E AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold see Western Mail" Daily. Printed Register free. Offices, 93. St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. s T. Olave's, Stow Park, Newport; 10 rooms; every C3 convenience; channel view; coach-house, stable, greenhouse; two-thirds can remain 4 per cent. e655u23 NEATH.—To Let, Danyparc House; semidetached, facing Victoria Gardens, and containing drawing- room. dining-room, library, large kitchen, scullery, wash- house, large cellar, with bottle racks for wine; hot and cold bath, 7 bedrooms, and 2 w.c. 's; lawn, garden, and back entrance; rent, L60.-4-pply to Mr. J. T. Davies, No. 2, Alma-plar-e,eatli. e73Su25 TO Let, good Residence; every convenience; five bedrooms; large garden; immediate possession.— 375, Cowbridge-road, Cardiff.-Apply 164. e666u23 RAD-NORSHIRE.-Nine-roomt,d House; pleasantly JUj situated; large garden, lawn, greenhouse, and stable; possession at once; good hunting and shooting in neighbourhood.—Apply Geo. Matthews, Presteign, Radnor. c651u23 THE CARDIFF and Western Counties Register of JL Property for Sale, to Let, and Wanted free on receipt of card.—Address R. Penrose Kernick, Cardiff. e11088 WANTED to rent or buy, House in Partridge-road r" or neighbourhood.—Full particulars to F 32, Evening Express, Cardiff. e634ul8 TO Ship Store, Wine and Spirit Merchants-Capital JL Spaces to Let at No. 1, Customs' Bond, John- street, Cardiff; best position in the port.—Terms apply Warehousekeeper. o688u20 C OUNTRY Cottage (detached) wanted in South Wales, with good girdtn. on the side of good road and near railway station; rent, from JE6 to LIO, including rates and taxes; first half-year's rent down on taking. -Particulars, water, conveniences, &c., F 2B, Evening Express, Cardiff. e691ul9 TO let, Two Stock-rooms in Swiss Hall-chamber*' Queen-street.—Apply H. Wainwright, Ilaradise-Plact3 Cardiff. e685ul9 31, Wcrdswcrth-avenue, Roath.—Dining, reception, and <J 6 bedrooms; large kitchen; bath; side entrance; motor house,-3. Richards-terrace, Cardiff. elll97 ARGOED.-TO Let, a large Corner Shop,fitted with shelves. Sc., with stable attached, at Aber- Bargoed.—For terms apply J. James, Builder, Peny- graig. e727u21 TO let, lease or otherwise, three 10-roomed~Houses7n Conway-road: garden; hot-cold bath. Also large Yard and Out-buildings.—Apply Coldstream Hotel, Riverside, Cardiff. e639u21 ..fStall-¡ta-tli'; coach-house and harness-room; large Back 73, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. e59Oul9 NEWPORT.—Good Suites ofoac.irt.'l.nnW?tem 1? MaiI-.h?mbeM. 22, 1Ugh-str_t.-FuU particulars on application to Local Manaser. on lb. promises. el0686 W A.NTED,,to rent, Unfurnished House; 3 or 4 recep- W tion-rooms, 8 bedrooms, bathroom (h. and c.), siable, good garden, water, and sanitation; preferably where medical man might Go some practice.—F 23, Evening Express, Cardiff. e518u-8 L- OG, dry Warehouse, Ship-lane, West Bute-streeri- Applv 113, Bute Docks. Cardiff. e729u25 LARGE Shop or Store to Let.-Apply BrukewichT 113 Bute Docks, Cardiff. e728u21 rpO be let, Two-stall Stable and Coach-bouse rcaj of 26, Park place, Cardiff, where application can be made. e636u2I PUBLIC-HOUSES. 300. Baib, famous Inn; takings aoout £ 20 weekly.— Hillman, Skinner-street, Newport. 180, excellent Inn; seaside resort; beds pay rent; money saved here.—Hillman. 50. Beerhouse, Colliers' Arms; close works; several other houses.—Call, Hillman, Newport. e599u20 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. ITTOR Sale, small Cycle Business, as going"conrern — i G 13, Evening Express, Cardiff. e741u21 FOR Sale, small Cycle Business, as going coucern — JL' F 41, Evening Express, Cardiff. e643ul9 TO Let, old-established Coffee .-Tavern; large billiard JL table; large premises: suit lodgers; rent low; good reason for leaving.—26, Whitehouse-street. Bed- minster, Bristol COMPACT Confectionery Business; good tborough- fare; stock, fittings cheap to immediate pur- chaser; satisfactory reasons for selling.-H. M., Wes- tern Mail, Newport. e647u23 EXCEPTIONAL Opportunities.—Four compact Pro- Jl) vision Shops (no groceries) for disposal, imme- diate possession, as going concerns, in Monmouthshire Glamorganshire, Breconshire; strictly cash trade, averaging £30 to L60 weekly; owner retiring; bear strictest investigation.-Apply Manager, 2, Commercial- street,, Abeitillery. e632u21 c OAL.-A small Retail Coal Business, in Cardiff; suit beginner; nucleus for good connection.- Apply E 78, Evening Express, Cardiff. e544ul8 FARM AND GARDEN. CARROTS for Sale.-Apply Goodwcrth, Royal Agri- cultural College Farm, Cirencester. elll89 COLLIERY Manure for sale; prompt rail delivery, I D 3b. Evening Express. Cardiff. "17u19 WANTED, one or two Fair > mater.-Thorii, Brook Farm. e624u21 DOMESTIC ARTICLES, NOW we shM't be long getting our family WMhimg  done, because we use one Qf Spencer's Wrim?iB? &nd Mangling Machines—Spencer's Baby C&n-?e W.I*bow, St. 10U"5I1, ()a. Send post-card for phee Hit. MUStCAL -p Ú'XOM.;ll;1olinP. easy terms.—Miss JL?'fj)ner. o5. 1,nart?,-road, ea?y terms.?tiss t'?_ T'AXTED. young Lady to Play ?iano; assist gene- Young Ladv to Play eiano; ?a5sist _aene- rally.—King's Arms Hotel, Hakin. MDford r Haven. 1'5831119 WANTED at ,aep. 1'ianlst: lad' or gentleman.-  Heart of Oak Hotel. Milford Haven. e5841?19 NEW Estcy k)rv?r,. -r3, ??xchaii-ed for good Npiano.Davies, l1, Bridge-st, Cardie. enl9 PIANOS, Pianos, 1'iano^—R. J. Heath and Sons' T p IAXO?, Pianos?p?nf.?I-jR? ?ii and qon?' p sp"ial offer, ila iron-framed Plan0fortcs, ith ¡¡Jl the ian?t m)(1crn improwmen1s. A RTISTIC Motiell good walnut caH; full CDm- ?\-pays :_cn?h.' ?tl5 1?. EUROPEAN" v-a nut case h ?k Eact?Icn, trieho?. &c.; cash, ?18 183. I:A-LEXÙ; DE.R'; 1.1-0l'; -íUllcom.ss:ïlandsÕlnë marqueterie paael, &c. • cash. £¿ 12s. 6d. EMPIKE" Model; ftdl size and -L'ompa<.s: V?cli case and tone; double co\1S; cash, .CM 4s.  M,.I? b?patiftil, rich t-one; casil, f,?l. ^alue beautiful, rich tone; cMh..C! D RA"- I N oo Mc?del,?; a Mrfret iDstrumentfõr JL? t<b, (Mic. an<t ?MM!ity; c.tsh, £ 35 10s. '??'E shall be pleased t? 'amme for any of thepe WiE nstruments to bo obtaiaed on our improved Hire System.—For terras, &c.. cH at R. ,1. Heath and Sons'. 76, Qtieen-strect (.corner of Charles-street), Cardiff. Also Pontypridd. IVnanh. and Port Talbot. elll38 PIANO, Broadwood, £ 5~f5srr bargain.—15, Paget- JL .street. Grangetown, Cardiff. e6osul6o PIANO for 10s. 6d.—ThiKamount paid monthly for a P limited period will secure the possession of a really useful instrument, with all modern improvements. Thousands of homes have been rendered happy Fines the introduction of the Hire system, 40 years ago. Price list and full particulars free on application:- THOMPSON and Shackell (Limii,d). Moii?hiv List of Bargains. Pianos and Organs returned from btM.-?4. Quppn-.trpft. (?rd?, &e/&c. PIANO in walnut, returned frOm hir,? in thoroughly t'* S?od?condKion. ?15 ,??; ? dM?ed bargain.-T. & S. i- by the w('ïT-now-naker, Kirkman; reho- f vated throughout: on:??20 cash.—T. & .\Ltd.) COLLARD-I)ïanoro;;9fóOdcasC:Ch(;Ck a('tion, -in \?' P?,rflct order, £25 ca^ f. & S. (Limited;. c OLL-A?-iD -.?iiP., i. b f? ?, 1 cry sweet tone, £ 28 cash.-Th()mpon ?? ?hacketl?Mmited?. s CHREIBY p?.tnCi?E,,nptor, in beut\ful rose .Ud marqu8tene; in c'ery respect equal to new;  .jj ? at 50 guinœs, offered for L27 109. cash; warra.n.t.. genuine Schreiber, and mc-hanged in 6 months I??t approved.—T. & S. (Ltd.) ALSO SeHral-õth;e.äI1 good bargains to bE? dis- Aposed of, to make X.Iom during alterations and enlargement of pre £ u;SPg> ?ista free on application. Ea?v terms csq be ?rrMua ,?T. & S. (Limited). THOMPSON and ?hacttQ ?L.iaited)7 24. Queen?tree? Tcardiff; also at 32 l% fif*stlfc-stroet, Swansea, &c., &:c.. 69701 GREAT Clel,ring Sale r fourteen dayb only, of GTalking Machines 't Records.—96, St. Mary- ttreet. RECORDS from lis. po»-AAr.cn. carriage paid, during Sale, at 96,?t. M .t, Cardiff. ]FIGH-sp?,d i6g, per dozen, carriage fpaid, during Sale oftiy|«t 98, St. M-ry7strect, Car-  DISC Records to ?ty?jm?BttoMs. 18. per dozen dur- JL7 ing sate at &6. St. Mary-»treet' Cardiff- T ALKING Uchi es ii 5s. each during sale at 96 St: Mary-t?tr t. ?j._RAPHCPEOXB???onographs?re all greatly Greduepd during sale MX. St. Mary-street. COLUMBIA Machines ~»yPgecords at reduced prices ?-? during ?'e at 96, jlaiy-street. rr-ALKi:S G Maë.hlne-Xge¡cj- ;U;_d ba\?m?_ ? 1__ 4 JL Sale.^See windows;—n, St. Maiy-street^ JL Sale.?ee vindowa.—?. St. MM'y-strpet? _?? i? sale atM, 8t_M??.?° ?' RECORDS or gOO4. o^7J^_ Mnt eirriji??i? dur- J\; ig sale at M, St..?ty-street. DISC 'ir c elp, duri4g. s?? at D96. St. Marv-atrft?. DALE, Forty, and Co7s Specialities in full compass, Diren framed Piancfortea. OOLLEGEll Model; cash, £ is 1611.; (class A) solia v_ 7 walnutwood C!I-,e. "COLLEGE" Model; cash, Lla 189.; (class B) solid walnutwood case. EDUCATIONAL" Model; caab, £ 21 10s.; handsome walnutwood case. '"rNPLEXiBLE??Modeir? cash, jE23 10..? full size, X upright piano; vertical stringing. Oil RONCLAD" ModeT;?a?,?2g?;?maU uprieht ?"d X overstrung. "X ISZT" Model; cash, £ 10s.; magnificent value; JU overstrung. "T^AISER" Model; -lash, £ 42; » full upright concert i\ grand ALL above Models (an be bad on our Bire Purchase A,9y?-t?tn for a small sum monthly. Call and inspect above specialities if seeking a good and reliab13 Piano a'. a moderate cost. DAI,K, Forty, and Co., Piano and Organ Merchants, DRigh-str?et and "tle Arcade, Cadiff. eio5m FURNITURE. I HARRIS'S Reliable Furniture.—The Market, Newport. Jl —Saddlebag Suites at £ 5 17s. 6d., £6 15s., L7 12s. 6d.. £8 lOs., are special value; over 100 patterns to choose from; customers may select their own cover- ings; suites upholstered in 4 days.-R. E. Harris. The Great Cash Trader, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Market- bu ildiugs, Newport, HARRIs Oak Bookcase and Secretaire combined, JL1 only 28a. 6d.; Oak Bookcase, 3ft. 3in. high, 2ft. 9in. wido, made of oak throughout, only 18s. 6d.—Harris, The Market, Newport. Entrance opposite Railway Station. ARRIS'S Reliable Bedding.—Feather Beds, & JjL Millpuff Beds. 10s. 6d., 13s. 6d., 15s. 6d.; White Flock, 13s. 6d., 21s.; twst quality in Linen Ticks, :50s., and 35s. These are made on the premises, and guaranteed pure.—E. E. Harris, Bedding Manufacturer, Wholesale and Retail, Market-buildings, Newport. E ASTF, VVeddings^S^rrij's Homes of Furniture, at -Ej 150. 100. 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, and 30 guineas, are wonderful value. All delivered free in our own vans and fixed up ready for use. end for catalogue and fur- nishing guide to E. K- Harris. Wholesale and Retail House Furnishers. The Market, Newport. Mon.\el0048 SFECIAL Notice.—Spring Cleanmg.-Furniture Uphol- stered, Polished, and Repaired. Bedding Cleaned and re-made, Venetian Blinds Repaired; town and country.—Pinchin, Baneswell-road, near Queen's Hotel, Newport. c648u23 BE VAN and Co.'s special bargains To, casTt.—Ca/diff" Bswau.??a, Pontypridd, Newport. Pontypoo. EVAN and Co. for handsome Tapeetry Carpets, bordered :md ready fw 'aying, from 13s. lid. EVAN and Co for patterns and excellent j.) value in Floorcloth '"d Linoleum. T? EVA?f?n(rCcT{ot?CMpet? and Hearthrugs of every  IftWee ? phees. description at lowest prices. BEVAN '?nd?Co?f? massive Iron Bedsteads, 2in. D ?nar", from Ll HB- 6^- BEVA N ^li CoT'for^i^ndid Head and Foot All-brass BBedstead from E4 *8- BEVAN and Co. for beat value in Wire-woven Mat- 13 'ressea. {uU-sixed. from 7s. lid.  BEVANand Cc. for fuil-sized own m"o Feather Beds, good Lmn ttckt?rotT? c3:. &d. BEVANand Co. fo?hMldsome Walnut ?tdebM?dt. BDIate ?tse b?:f. ?om £3  19a. Gd. BEVAN and Co. I°r imen6e selection Walnut and other Ov(:rmsntell, _I. to 10 guiueal. BEVAN and Co. for special Bedroom Suites, chest, Bgj&qs. mMMe stand, cnairs. &c., L5 17s. 6d. BEVAN Md Co. for eM"d 'alee B?D? Walnut Bed- Broom 8uitn, from 10 to 25 guineas. B- EVAN and Co. ?or Cnippead?te aud other Ctbi?e?s JD imci 8idebo*rd?ete? lr?:ety. BEVAN and Co. for American Orgaus, every Umtru- Brnent vwr=ted 10 Years, Ircm E7 17s. 6d. EVAN^ and[ fciF.mpase, hamf Bsome walnut eMee. from ;Cl 5 ?15*. BEVAN and Co. for hanason-.e ?aadlebag Suitee, B vrui patterns, (JœB 8 to IS Musa.. BEVAN and~Co. fur the cslebrated Empress Piano, a TtEVAN and  o. f?r the c'.?brtt.ed EmpreM riMO, t JD ma?nincmt instrument, 28 Cmine". .BEV AN -and Co. for really beautiful Suitea?nnEured Bsilk, from 12 (rmneM to 25 EVAN and"Cor for the KingofaJt pMn<M;*aM? Bbefor, buying '?"??'J? S?iBeM. eioaog BEVAN and Ca. (Ltd.), Largest Furnishers, CardiffT T)EVA? and Ca. ?Ltd). L'r6est Fumishers,  Mdit  Swansea, Pontypridd- N eWpQrt. and I'ontypool. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &e. FURNITURE Van for Sale (Open); a bargain; L7 10s. —James, Wheelwright, near Bridge (G.W.R.), Bute- street, Carliff. e709u24 2 New Spring Trolleys, 2 Cranks, 60 Handcarts; cheap. —Elkington, Wheelwright, L'ardiff. e702u24 SAFETY Brougham Hansoms: light; form open or close; rubber tyres. Also Landaus, Waggonettes, light Char-a-bancs (various aizep), Dragonettes, Omni- I b?, Hansoms, 100 vchlcles; "-c equ.1 new; ?;.?, r hire: Bradford-street. Bir- mingham. No. Telephone, 2776. plllM T?OR'S?eTs-h?rArtry? Car; Dew ?.t'??ar?Am?y FGoul,l and Wheclpr?CoUingdom road, Cardiff. cu24 ITIOR Sale, ceMly new Dog'car?by '?'indo\?n)7' FU!t JL horse 15 to 16 hands.—Apply jo 40, Evening Ex- press, C"r.iiff. e645n23 TO Undertak'TS.-Iaa ?la c;,rriag? ii,Z-k, (L7,?t-,d) have for dispœal sc"C-Al exceedingly good second- hand Hearse from L]5 each. ShcUlberes from E35 each, Coaches from £"20 each: photos free; bargains; room wanted: cash or easr terms.-Address 24, Bradford- street, Birmingham. National telephone No. 2776. 1 el1159 6 Carts, Traps, imci lilt ag pony traps, r*s, T: Surreys, governess cars; best style and finish; several second-hand; vetost reasonable prioea.—Carriage Works, Morgafi-stiMi, Pontypridd. aillM COAL FOR SALE. PARK C?-I ()apertit? for -ortll-Red-A;hC;;¡s I roi?li, C?rdit': Wyndham B,d Ah, dur- able and clean: Mae.steg Deep," double-screcned and economical: Massteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for bakers. Nat. Tel., SS9. Established 1835. D. Beynon. Manager. ,,10919 COAl> pir toll fr, cmh cn delivery.—Our Special Large at 21s. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanli- n^iss; Red Ash Large, 17s.; Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 15s.; other qualities at proportionate prices; please send I postcard—Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, R.R., CrwYI Bridge, Cardiff Eft d 1875. n el0991 COALS.—6 g¡t:uar,tt>e!1 good House Coals.—Double- scieened International, 22/9; Seconds. 22/ Selected Lp.rge, 20/ Forest Cabbies, 13¡-; Large Bed Ash, IS/ Range nts, 17 Per ton caeh delivered. Ooean Nuts, I Ffaldau Nuts, ;oke, Smalls. No Travellers or Agents kept Send post-,ta-.t direct. Public weight. Prompt delivery. TeJfphone 01024.—WMt End Coal Co., opposite the Workhouse. Canton. e!C918 PM-ARDS, 64. Commercial-strect. Newport, for I Athletic, Fifhing. and Shootinsr Goods. c?04u27 MISCELLANEOUS. ALM18TRY. Phrenology, Photos. Prof. Eugene's First Professional Visit to Cardiff.—Wharton-street. eH118 Is your Watch W;:ong?Th .,t and c.iap,Et shop in Cardiff for the ;ep" ir of watches of every description (English or Foreign) is 33. Castlo Arcade (third shop from Castle-streft), by James Keir (for ten years with Mr. Spiridion). Clocks and Music Boxes cleaned and repaired. A Chinese Honeymoon," Three Little Maids." and "A "A Princcss of Kensington" six real photographic post-cards of either of the above plays at 13. per packet. 1-L-'aL. be obtained at. the Stationery Department. Wes- teni Mail, Cardiff. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. CAST-off clothing bought by Mrs. Frisk. 21, Picioc- place. Canton, Cardiff; good prices g-iven. Letters, parcels tent, receive immediate attention. e681u23 MISCELLANEOUS SALES. A -Chance in a L?f'ctirnc,?V .God A nolhi"g.-To ?!,opkeprs, hawkers, or anyone wishing tc start business in a cottage house, could not do better than try one of my noted 10 shilling parcels of small warts.—Send stamped envelope for price list to William Clarkson, 14, Albion-street, Hyde, near Manchester. e615u21 CHINA and Earthenware.—Cheap, well-assorted Crates of Everyday Selling Lines.—Write for lists, Sheaf Pottery, Manufacturers, Longton, Staffs. e659i;23 OAFES.—151 Milner's, &c.; from 40s., carriage paid.— Levy's Safe Company, Sunderland. elll21 SHOP Fittings, latest and best, Griffiths, Manufac- turers, Stirchley, Birmingham. Telegrams: "Requi- sites, Stirchley." e606u20 -S" t;N:Blilliis'cry ül'cripti(jn, for &Dops, rrsinCE-¡; I IO estimates free; any distance.-Fred Morgan and Co,. Cardiff, Manufacturers and Contractors, also of Tents, Flags, Tarpaulins, Horse, Cart, and Rick Covers, Har- ness, Awnings, Oilskins, Sacks, Coalbags, Rope Netting. dlOS5 rr /fy -"it Lengths, Ts. M.. 10s. 6d., 12s. 6., 15s., in 7 6-A11 "A'ool,, Vicunas, Serges. Tweeds; patternsfree; any )pmgth cut; carriago paid.—Albion Woollen Manu- facturing Co.. 58, Woodhouse-lane. Leeds. clIO65 BRUSH lube.—White, perfumed mucilage, for paeting Beverythir-?: a perfect photo-paste; Is. and 6d. per tube.-Stat!o:ery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. PROGRESSIVE Whist Scoring Cards, complete with pencil and tassel, Is. and Is. 6d. per box of one dozen.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. PROGRESSIVE Whist Badges.—The Golliwog^' &ries, 2<3. ppr dozen. -6 t ationery DeputlAellÍ, Western Mail. Cardiff. PROGRESSIVE Whist Invitation Cards, 6d. and 9d. JL per dozsn.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. • THE Tattler" Fouhtain Pen, fitted with 14-carat gold nib; pri 33* 6d.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. EMBOSSED Lace Dish Papers, in packets of three Edo?,?n, assorted sizes; price la.-Station?ry Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. THE Pen-carbon Letter Book; copies while writing; no press, no work; any ink and any pen; tho most perfect, rapid, andefticient method of copying letters, Ac., ever invented; full directions given with each book; price 5s. 9d.—Stationery Department, Western Mail,. Cardiff. THE Pen-carbon Manifold Order Book of 100 pages; pric6 J.; a clear copy is produced simply by using ordinary pen. and ink.-Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff- BURGLAR-Proof Safe; patent lock; suitable for papers or jewels; an exact model of ordinary large safe; price £ 2 6s.-Stationery Department, Wes- tern Mail, Cardiff. BURGLAK-Proof Cash Boxes; can be screwed to Btab'e or desk; price list to be obtained on appli- cation.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. JAPANESE Serviettes; clean, cheap, and handy: is. per box of 50.—Stationery Department, Western Mail. Cardiff. LINEN Paper Tray Cloths, in three sizes; Is. per box of one doz.=n.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. MRS. Beeton's Cooke? ? Books; a collection of prac-I J?'i_ tical recipes; prices, 15. 2d. and 2s. 9d., post free. -Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. TTWUNTAIN Pens.—A large variety of all makes and _L in all qualities; prices from Is. each.—Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. C- ARDCase and Diam, with insurance for £500; "fTl per week to cyclist if disabled by accident.- Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. THE Paternoster Printer, for printing cards, books. Tpapers, *c.: pi ices Is. and 4s.-Stationery Department. Western Mail, Cardiff. A Pen Nib tbat will suit almost every writer, the A "Western Mail" Quill; sample box 6d., post free.- Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. DESSERT Papers, 25 for 6d.; five different sizes and de3igns.-8t.a.ticnery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. FOOLSCAP and Quarto Letter Presses and S;and T?OCLSCAP and Quarto Letter Presses and Stands; Western Mail, Cardiff. ADMISSION Ticket? in rolls of 1,000 t ets prte Is. 6d.. post free; suitable for ba7a ars concerts, &c.-Statiomry Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. MUSIC Ruling Pens; holder and two pens,. eompl?t?, j?_L on card; ph? 6d.-Stationery Department, Wes- tern Mail. Cardiff. DICTIONARIES, Ready Reckoners, Interest Tables, Ac.; all useful books: prices from 1. each.— Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1- NDE'XED Lett;r]O;¡¡-=-Amberg-WarwiCk-};¡atch- less, i:c., and various other makes at moderate prices.—Stationery Department, Westejn Mail, Cardiff. THE Lan, of Landlord and Tenant," witli a X copious collection of useful forms; Is. 2d. post free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. LIST of Usefut Oatce Goods:—Paper fasteners, office L- paste, electro-plated pins, damping-wells and brushes, sponge bowls, stamping pads in various colours alwavs ready for use; paper weights, ebony rulers, ink- stands, inkwelis, inks in all colours and for every possible use; erasing knives, paper cutters, duplicate post-card books, letter clips, pen nibs to suit all hands, pen-racks, pen-wipers, &c., &c., on sale at the Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. HeTa B C of Bridge; new edition; Is. 2d. post free. T-station,ry DI,-rtment, Western Mail, Cardiff. u SFFUL and Ornamental Shelf Paper for decoration tj of cbeives or cupboards, kc., with brass nails for fixing; box. containing twelve yards, 8d.. post free.- Stationery Department, Western Mail, Cardiff. BICYCLES, &c. AT Bevan's Cycle and Sports Depot you can have your Machine Plated and Enamelled in first-class style for 30s.: New Departure or Morrow Hubs fitted for Z5s.; Eadie Clutch and Bowden Brake for 25s. -.¡ £ 12 12s. Lady's Sunbeam, only slightly shop soiled, Afiiliy guaranteed, to c!<?r, E9 ,£io 10s. Rover Road Raoer, slightly shop soiled, to A ?oar.?S 8s. A £ 15 15s. Osmond Road Raoer, 24in. frame, to clear, t"ei5 15s? Osmond Road Raoer, 24in. frame, to dear, A Royal Eagle Roadster, fixed wheel, Warwick lyres, A R'yai Ea? Roadster, axed whee), Warwick ?yrcs, x\_ to clear. £ 8 8s. "i Number of 1902 £ 10 IOE. Models, fitted with free Awheels, plated rims, and fully guaranteed, to clear at f3 8s. Club-Swift Roadster, fitted with free wh'' A brakes, Dunlop tyreB, 25in. frame, almost new, £ 8 10s.; grand bargain. N AlfdaysTsnchantiess, lUted with free wheel, back A? pedatUng brake, in splendid condition, £ 5s. 10. A- e!y large number of Second-hand CYClrli0UJt A "ither sex, from L2 10s. upwards. AJv Y of the above machines may be purchased ?n my -A? new "Illy pv?.vmcjkt ey stem. -Rob(!r t Bevan, 31, C,.trdiff. elll7g HUMBER Speciai Standard Bicycles, free wheels, JL1 pi,ted rims. lined cenfres; usual cash price £ 12 12s., for £ 11 7s. 6d. Humber First Grade Cross-framed Cycles, usual price £ 16 16s., for E15, lady's or gent.'s.- Norton's Cycle Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. R- -ÕY AL Enfield Cycles, high grade machines, from R;Cio 106., with Dunlop tFc, Hyde free wheel, plated rims, and two brakes. Catalogues free.—Norton's Cycle Depot. 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. RAGLAN Juvenile Cycles, highest grade, from £ G. JY, Catalogues sent free.—Norton's Cycle Depot, 128, Queen-street, Cardiff. a 15861 E- -LE'ritO Dating, EMMieUin?, Lining amd?oVer? lj hauling. Don't wait until the rush. Send vonr machine now and have it done by experienced workmen. Trade work done.—J06h. Williams. Magnate Motor Car and Cycle Works, Wood-street, Cardiff. 8111% REPAIRS, if sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, and re-plate for 25s. if Aochmtm 40 trade at wholoftle"tutow Priam. SMT START AT ONCE FOR .Lè è I REPAIRS.—Elcctio-piating and stove-encmelling;  B!CYCLE8,_C?ntinued. R El'AIR.-Elcctlo-plat in¡;- 3ntl :tQye-ew:mdling; motor work a speciality: tyres re-rubbered.— ¡"Pt1;1°i\0H¡:-r:'2: I A and admitted by experts ana gec?d? Judges to be a!?.:m?!y the best ,a¡ue in the cycle trade. All Stan- dard machines are fitted with the Eud?-WhitwortI] daid m'cliiie3 are fittel "ith t he poerful cable braj;e, with neat inverted levers. Appleby's roller chains, detachable I'earwhcejs. Clincher A Won tyres, plated cpokes and rims, finished with enamelled centrc-s and dgcs. This latter point gives the wheels an attrac- tive apperance, and, the edges of rims being enamelled, prevenu. rust and helps to preserve the tyres. 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THE SILKEN REIN, I By NAT GOULD, Author of The Double Event." Scttling Day," "In Royal Colours, Ac., tic. I The true way a horse ehould be held fast in his rnnnin; Thi. should be "The trae way a horse should be held fast in his nunim?. Thl» should ba done as if yon had a, silken rein as fine as a, Lair, -,nq tbat yon were afraid cf breaking it.SA.M CHIFXEY. t SYNOPSIS.—Eddie St. Ann a youth devoted to sport, becomes 011 the death of his father. owner of Glademere fstale, and very we;!ltljj-. He takes under his protection a little hunchback named Willie Newhouee, son of his gamekeeper, Jack Newhouse. A book by a great jockey (Sam Cliifney). who held the theory that a racehorse should be ridden as though "held by a silken rein." fills Willie with the desire to become a jockey. Eddie decides to forward the iart's ambition; with this object he enlists the influence of his guardian, Sir Harry Wall- man. The latter's trainer. Fred Helton, is prevailed upon to take Willie into his stable at Newmarket, while Eddie makes a begin- ning- a an owner of racehorses, through the kindness of Sir Harry, who makes him a present of Snowball. Lady Wallman has a ■worthless son by a former marriage, West on Go-ulston. who haR been forbidden the house by Sir Harry. His sister, Lila Goulston, is a charming girl, with a disposition to favour Francis Wrexham, Eddie's tutor. Meanwhile young Xewhouse made a capi- tal start at Newmarket. After his first trial Helion expresses unqualified satisfac- tion. Willie, of course, highly delighted with his initial success, writes to his father in glowing terms. At the -Newwarket Octo- ber Meeting, AVillic rode his first race on Heirloom in the Apprentices' Plate, winning easily. Great doings followed this at Glade- mere in celebration of the young master's coming of age. The house party for the event included Lila Goulston, who, before her visit concludes, accepts Wrexham as her affianced husband. At the Goodwood meet- ing, at which Sir Harry Wallman has a house party. Eddie St. Ann has entered Snowball for the Stewards' Cup, Willie Xew- house having the mount. CHAPTER XXI. A Rush at the Finish. The Stewards' Cup always provides much speculation, and the field on this occasion was up to the average, twenty-four horses being numbered on the hoard. For some time past Handyman had been favourite, and when Eddie went into the ring he was firm at six to one. Sayers. his jockey, was: a clever horseman, and headed the list of winning jockeys for the year. A dozen horses were all backed more or less, but Snowball was at the outside price of a hundred to three. The horse's great performances in the past were well nigh forgotten, and it was generally considered he had lost his form, and Willie Newhouso was not regarded as a good rider on such a course, and in a big field. Still, there were many speculators who liked an outside chance contented to accept the remu- nerative odds offered to small amounts. I Weston Goulston and Felix Plage were present, and the former met Eddie as he roamed about Ta.ttersall's. ''Has your horse a chance?" he asked; he is at a very long price." "I think the odds are worth accepting- replied Eddie, "but he is very uncertain. I j a-ra backing- him to win a fair stake." Sir Harry Wallman noticed Eddie talking to Weston, and was surprised, for he bad no idea they were acquainted, nor wao he aware that his stepson had been part owner of The Gunner, as the colt, had run in the name of Felix Plage. He was not very well plea.sed to see them together, but he consoled himself with the reflection that Goulston was not likely to have much influence over Eddie. When he met him a few minutes after- wards he said, "I was not a.ware you knew Weston. Where did you become acquainted?" Eddie explained, and added that he had invited him and his friend to Glademere for a. few da.ys. "Weston was part owner of The Gunner," said Sir Harry, surprised. "I did' not know that; are you quite certain about it?" "Yes, because I bought the colt from them." "Weston is my step-son, but I am sorry to say he has not behaved well: he is not fond of work, and I do not like idle men." "He seems rather nice," said Eddie, "but. of course, I do not know much about him." "I advise yon not to ask them to Glademere again," said Sir Harry. Eddie laughed as he replied, "I have no in- tention of inviting Felix Plage again, but I rather like Weston. Perhaps I may have I 'some influence over him for his good." "I hope so," replied Sir Harry, "but I doubt it. Have you backed Snowball?" "Yes, I accepted two thousand to sixty from Draper." "He is a, good man." replied Sir Harry. "One of the best in the ring." The guests at the Oaks were, as a matter of course, bound to support. Snowball, but most of them also had money on the favou- rite. The Vioar requested Sir Harry to invest a. fiver for him on Snowball, and felt guilty in consequence. He did not communicate the fact to his wife in case the horse lost, but h2 knew she would not murmur if he won. The horses wera going down to the post, and they watfliad them gallop past. Handyman went well, and confidence in him increased when the news spread tha.t he had drawn a, good place at the start. Snowball was not. so fortunate, and Helton said to Willie as he helped him to mount: "Do not try and get on to the rails, keep a straight course; it will be much better, and you will not 103e ground. Be careful not to get. shut in. a-nd when you see an opening send him along, no matter how far it may be frcm the winning-post. You will soon find out if he is in good humour, and if he is I think the result is fairly certain. In his best data he would have galloped half the field to a standstill at the end of five furlongs." Willie attracted much attention as he rode Snowball on to the course. He was so small, and the horse was such a peculiar colour I that they were hound to call forth remarks. "What have you done?" said Plage to Weston Goulston. "I have backed Spad-e Ace. I met Downey, and he said the trainer had told him it was a good thing, and if he ran up to his trial he could not very well lose. I got fourteen to one; a, very good price. I do not think you will get it now." "I have backed Snowball," said Weston, "at hundred to three. Mr. St. Ann says he is worth it at the price." Felix Plage laughed as he replied, "If he wins I shall be very much surprised, and so will a lot more people. A couple of years ago he would have been favourite with a stone more on his back. but he has lost his form." "TV hat a horse has once accomplished he I may do again," said Weston. "He is very well in, thrown in, on his best form, and I Advise you to have a bit on. Fred Helton is a, very clever trainer, and generally lays him- self out to win at Goodwood." "His jockey is no good in a field like this and on such a course. A little fellow like that is as likely to be knocked, over as nuL" "Please yourself, but if Snowball wins don't forget I told you about him." When Eddie St. Ann accepted his wager from Ben Draper that astute individual pon- dered over it. He knew Fred Helton, and sent one of his clerks into the paddock with I a. note aekinf him if Snowball had a. fair cbaaofc ..• Helton, as a rule, wr,» shy of giving inform mation to bookmakers, but on more than one occasion Ben Draper had cleverly worked a commission for the stable. The man found him, and when the trainer reitd the note he considered for a moment and then said, "Tell him yes, and him to take tllb odds to win ine a "moukey." When Ben Draper received the message he left his "pitch" and proceeded to back Sjiow. ball for a considerable amount. Weston Goulston saw him and followed him. Hear- ing him accspt a thousand to thirty several times, he thought it advisable to put more money on, but the difficulty was to find a confiding bookmaker ready to accept his wagers. His credit was not good, and he was often long-winded in paying his accounts. As a hist resource he went to Draper, who said — .-No. Mr. Goulston, I cannot lay any more against him. I have laid my book to the full extent. "You might spare me a couple of hundred," "Sell. a brass farthing," said Draper, and. Weston called him anything but a gentleman. Ben Draper smiled as he replied: '-Don't abuse me. I have written that fifty off as a bad debt, and you ought to be thankful." He ran np against Sir Harry Wallman, and, putting on a bold face, said:- "Will you do me a, favour, Sir Harry?" The coolness of the request amused rather than annoyed the baronet, who was in higli spirits, and he said: "What is it, Weston? Short of money?" "No, not particularly, but I want to bacfc Snowball, and my credit is none too good." Sir Harry laughed as he replied, lou are candid, at any rate." "That is one of my good points," replied Weston. "How much do you want on?" "To win a, couple of hundred?" was the repl) Sir Harry pulled out his pocket-book, all abstracted a ten pound note. "Take that," he said, "and mind you give it me back if he wins." "Thank you very much," said Weston. "You are too kind. I don't deserve it." "-No you don t. that's a fact," eaid Sir Harry, "and please do not let your mother know I have been such a fool." "Voung scamp," he thought, as he saw Weston walk away. "What the deuce possessed me to give it him I do not know." Weston Goulston iuvested the money a, few minutes before the flag fell, and anxiously looked forward tc»a good win. There was very little delay at the post, and when the barrier wai raised the moved off in line. Raylcigh shut. to the front, followed by Spade Ace, Lantern, Mischief. Stmffbox, and tho favourite. Snowball held fire at, tile start, but Willie quickly got him into his stride and kept him in the centre of the track. Bayleigh's light wciguL served him well, ¡ and he had a commanding lead at the end of four furlongs, and looked very much like win. ning right out. He was well backed, and the green jacket and scarlet cuffs and cap were very conspicuous. Handyman gradually worked to the front. and Sayers was riding with confidence. Willie saw the yellow jacket and violet sleeves, and knew this was the horse Helton had told him lie had to fear. Snowball was now doing his best, and his tiny jockey, as usual, was sitting quite etill and giving him his head. The distance was only six furlongs, and there was a good deal of bumping and jostling, but Snowball, on the outside, avoided it. At last Eayleigh slid his bolt. and the favourite dashed to the front amidst cheers from his numerous backers. Sir Harry and Eddie were standing together. and the former said, "The favourite goes well. I am afraid he will win. Snowball has a, lot of ground to make up, and they have not got far to go." Eddie was keenly watching the struggle through his glasses, and replied: "Willie is riding him easily and he is going well; he is not out of it yet." "He rides too easily for my fancy," said Sir Harry. "Perhaps so." answered Eddie, "bat it pays in most cases." "Snowball is a big handful for him," was Sir Harry's reply. Spade Ace and Mischief were endeavouring to wrest the lead from Handyman, then came Snowball and Lamern, followed by half a. dozen in a cluster, and the remainder in straggling order. Florrie Simcoe and Lila Collision were excited, and the former said quickly: "The pink jacket is catching them; oh I do hope he wiil win." "So do I," replied Lila, "but I am afraid ho is too far hack." Fred Helton was satisfied so far. a.ud he knew what a rare turn of speed Snowball possessed if he would but do his best and finish veil. He made no remark, but he fell, keenly the excitement of the race, and knew there was every prospect of a desperate finish. Ben Draper closely watched the pink jacket and white cap. and he saw Snowball gradually creeping up without apparent effort on the part of his jockey, and muttered: "If there was a man on him he'd win, but that little beggar hasn't the strength to ridt him out, and he irihst be carrying a lot 01 tiei i weight. AVhat the deuce they put such lads up for puzzles me." "The favourite's beaten," shouted Felix Plage "Spade Ace wins. He wins easy." For a brief moment Spade Ace wrested the lead from Handyman, and the bright light blue jacket was in front. The horse was welt baiked, and a roar of delight came from his followers. Sayers rode the favourite despe- rately, and again Handyman gallantly res- ponded and drew level, and the pair came on at a terrific pace neck and neck. disputing every yard of ground. It was. indeed, a magni- ficent struggle, and a thrill of excitement. passed through the crowd. (To be coutiuued.—Commenced February 21).

After "The Silken Rein" the "Evening Express" will publish THE STOLEN PHCENIX, by Mr. S. NORMAN SILVER, author of "The Golden Dwarf," "Hate the Destroyer," "A Daughter of Mystery," &0.

SHE DICTATED AFTERWARDS. "Darling Bessie," said Mr. Hoover to his lady typewriter, "will you marry me? Since you have come like a gleam of sunshine to gladden my existence, I have lived in the radiant light of yonr ethereal presence, and passionately—" "Speak a little slower, please, Mr. Hoover," said the fair typewriter, interrupting him, while her fingers continued to fly over the keys of her machine. "Ethereal—presence— passionately! Now I am ready to proceed." "Blese me, Miss Caramel!" exclaimed her employer, "you are not taking down my offer of marriage on that typewriter, are you?" "A proposal!" shrieked Miss Caramel. "Why, so it is! I didn't notice; I thought you were dictating. Forgive me, dear William, I am, yours. And now, since I h;wo made this foolish blunder, please sign this paper, and we'll keep it ae a memento." The wedding took "0 tUAt,