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-THE GENTLEMAN .-.SLAVEY.i…
THE GENTLEMAN SLAVEY. By T. MULLETT ELLIS. I (COPYRIGHT.) It Is very sad," said the lady slavey, neatly banging up the dustpan in the proper place and tidily arranging her white wristbands, for she had early finished her morning's work, as her custom was, she being an early riser. It is more than sad, it is really pitiful. My sister Ida, who was left penniless when father died. writes me that ahe is literally starving, and Gwendoline, now that the season for painting Christmas cards is over.ican get no work to do. Poor girl! She is not clever enough to earn her living by art. It is a pity they do not come to my way of thinking and go in honestly for domestic service. Ida writes that she has walked all over Lon- don till she is footsore trying to get a situation as a music governess. A music governess. Ida, who was three months trying to master the scales. Ah, well, poverty is a cruel tyrant, so if they can get a little comfort out of their pride, poor girls, let them, say 1. Only I think it's a pity they don't become lady slaveys, for really it is not such a bad life after all—at least that is my experi- ence. "So yon may say, Mabel," answered the honse- parloox-maid. Sybil Railton, the daugther of a broken-down lieutenant-colonel, whose retired pay was unequal to meet the necessities of a thirsty appetite, but I think this life has-well, has drawbacks." What 1 Has the master been swearing at you again, Sybil 1 Or has— No. Mab I don't mind that. I am used to WWearing. Father brought us up to it." What—L.ave the children been rough to you again then, or has No," interrupted the lady parlour-maid, trying on a clean apron and endeavouring with a, glance of femjnine vanity to catch a glimpse of ber tall, graceful figure in a very small mirror that hung near the kitchen dreseer. No, Mabel dear, it isn't that it's worse oh, it's dreadfnl." What on earth is it. Sybil ?" inquired the lady cook anxiously, troubled by the ominous tones of her companion. Come, confide in me, dear. What has happened ?" Oh. to think of it," cried Sybil, striding up and down the red-tiled floor of the kitchen and wringing her hands desperately. To go down and down to that." To what ?" Yon like this life, Mab. I know what you gay—we have abundance to eat, every comfort at the table, and in the house a nietl bedroom, and far your fellow-servant, myself, a lady anyway, aad certainly a friend—but, my dear Mabel, do you never, never think of the dangers ?" Sybil, what do you mean ? The dangers ? Explain yourself." The low alliances," said the parlourmaid in a hushed tone. That is what I mean. The low alliances. Mabel's face, always a study in pink and gold suddenly flushed red like a sunset sky. Yes, you're pretty!" continued Sybil, shaking her head sadly. There is confirmation enough in those blushes if I wanted proof. Come, confess. Yon are in love. Sybil," gasped the other, flinging herself down on a chair, and hiding her head in her bands. What, a man-of-all-work." continued the par- lourmaid. contemptuously. You. Mabel Eliza- beth Dundas Howe, whose great-grandfather commanded Nelson—do you hear, Mabel ? com- manded Nelson—to descend to this. For shame. For shame, I say. You, a descendant of Dundas Howe." Have I not heard my father say it a thousand times ?" Mabel cried, passionately. And now you lOb, I wish I had common plebian blood I wish my grandfather had been a tradesman, that he had sold hair oil or manufactured pills, or better still, that he had been a common sailor before the mast. Anyway, it's a hundred years ago now. Mabel Howe, yon may tuck np your sleeves and cook. you may make pastry—quite too delicious crust it is too, Mabel—so light and crisp—you may even wait at table aa I do myself, so long as you confine yourself to waiting on gentlefolk—you may do even menial work and be paid a menial's wages, but you may never forget who you are. 4 Noblesse oblige,' Mabel. Our lot is hard, but we must patiently endure. Through all our lives, auiet, long-suffering patience. That is our lot. Patience and work till our race dies out, and we die too—die. Work we may, but not —love." I know, I know, Sybil; you are quite right," exclaimed the other, as she put her arms round her friend's neck. and gently leaning her head burst into a flood of tears. I know," she con- tinued in gasps through her sobs. It is hard, but it is true. I have said it often to myself. We may work—but not love." What's this, eh ? Tears exclaimed a man In shirt sleeves, who was hurrying into the kit- chen with a tray of knives and forks. You're erying, Mabel." He gently put the tray down as he spoke and approached his fellow-servants apprehensively, but it was Mabel only who concerned him. The lady-parlourmaid, drawing up her head proudly, pointed with superabundant majesty to the door. Very well," answered the man-of-all-work, quietly. Only tell me first-is anything wrong IJ ith Mabel ?" Yes," replied Sybil; then is a great deal wrong with Mabel—and with you as well. Keep your place, sir, and remember He always does," interrupted Mabel, looking np pleadingly. Now do not, I beg, say what you were going to. Sybil." I was going to say, and say it I shall," con- tinued the lady parloui-maid, flicking a speck of dast from her well-fitting black dress, that this lady is a well-born gentlewoman. Her great- grandfather, Admiral Dundas Howe, com- manded Oh, don't, Sybil," interrupted the other timidly. Don't." Yes, do," said the maid-of-all-work. Dundas Howe why he was Rear Admiral in the Baltic when Lord Nelson was a boy." He was and he commanded Nelson," said Sybil Railton. Do you hear ? he commanded Nelson. "Oh," replied the maid-of-alt-work, calmly. "Then I guess he had to masthead him sometimes because Lord Nelson was a better hand a.t order- ing about than obeying." Can you not understand, man, that I say this to you simply to let you knew the gulf that there is between you and Miss Howe, not to make you uncomfortable, Jack ? You are always a very re- spectful and really admirably behaved young maa. but yonr attentions are not welcome to Miss Howe—are they, Mabel ? And I wish you to understand either that you must treat her with a, becoming distance, or you will drive her to leave. WOt):t. he, Mabel ?" For answer two great tears mounted into her large blue eyes, filled them slowly fuller and fuller, until the surcharged eyelids could hold no more and then overjjthey flowed like two liquefied gems and coursed down her cheeks. This was too much for Jack. Darling." he exclaimed with infinite tenderness, as he put hi3 hand gently upon her shoulder. Darling," echoed Sybil Railton, scornfully. Man—keep your hand3 off that lady. Mabel, get up, you silly girl. How dare you sit there and let that man paw you about in that famil>ar way. If you can't control yourself explain thtl position frankly to Mrs Orde, and leave at once." Yes, let her leave," said Jack, and I shall leave, too—in fact, I shall take her with me. Of course, we must show every consideration for Mr and Mrs Orde, that's the proper thirg to do, I suppose. but I've bad a bit of luck to-day, and by Jove, if I don't run off with Mabel, I'm no Briton." The audacity." cried Sybil. Listen. Mabel come, dry those pretty blue eyes, l'v good news. Backed a treble event. Have. 'pon my soul. Had a hundred to one chance, and it came off," Now. whatever is he talking of ?" said Mabel, staring.. He means that like poor old Dad, he's been backing horses and netted 3omething. He probably thinks the paltry sum he has won is a fortunfe" Not so paltry." said Jack, fingering a cigarette stealthily, perhaps through force of babit, for he soon slipped it back again into its case. I only put a tenner on, but the odds were a hundred to one." And you spotted the first, second, aud third, eh said Sybil, whose experience enabled bar to understand betting terms. Well, you were very lucky." And a good judge too—I flatter myself, only It has come off too late. After all the thousands I've lost, only to be able to flutter a tenner. Well. anyhow, it's a cool thousand pounds. So Mabel, at your very earliest convenience if yon please. we will give up being maid and man of all work and we'll try our iuck in the Colonies. VVbat do you say ?" Mabel looked at Sybil. Ob, I have to ask you, have I, Miss Syhil Railton ? Dees the thousand pounds bridge the gulf for a time at luast it means the end of serrUude, and so long aa these hands of mine can wolk, Mabel shall never do another stroke except such as a wife may fairly do. We mayn't be able to run to a. lady slavey,' bat weU keep perhaps what they call a general,' and—" Don't talk 80 fast," said Sybil Railton, leftily. Neither a thousand petfnds nor ten times a thousand pounds will buy Mabel Howe. Although she is a lady slavey she is not for sale. Lady slaveys only let themselves out on hire." Ah. I understand you," said Jack, with his most courteous bow and with the same pleasing smile that had originally captivated Mabel Howe, 11 I thank Colonel Railton's daughter for championing you, Mabel, bnt as I do really mean to have you. I think I had better get you henceforth to answer for yourself." Jack," aid the girl, openirg her great bltxe eyes honestly upon him, I fear I do love TOO and that's the truth, but as for marriage, Sybil is right, I cannot. It is out of the question. .1 You mean that the difference in our birth—" She means," said Sybil, interrupting, as her custom was, that the great-grand-daughter of Admiral Dundas Howe must not marry a man- of-all-work, even if he has spotted three winnera and pocketed a thou.' a?l Jack, she doesn't mean to be cutting" said Mabel softly, Oh, Jack, but what a horrid nuisaoca it is to be well born." Mabel," murmured the man, with a recur- rence of the drawl that was familiar to his speech in days bygone. whilst a curious light gleamed over his face. Ur-don't call me Jack unless you -ar-nnlesg you prefer it. Because, I mean, it's not my name, doncherknow f No, I like the name of Jack, because it's a short one—only it doesn't properly belong to me. My real name is —ur—Horatio." You'll say it's Nelson next," said Sybil. Well—ur—it is, as a matter of fact, and that's the reason Horatio is tacked on to the front of it. Y'know my great-grandfather waa Lord Nelson's brother. Yes, Miss Railton—the same chap that Mabel's great-grandfather commanded when he was a boy. Afterwards Lord Nelson commanded Lord Howe, and I'm soiry to say court-martialled him too, but that, as we used to say at Eton, is a detail. And so my dad, who waa proud that we are the same family as the great Lord Nelson, wasn't satisfied with the surname only, but he must tack Hoiation on to me at my baptism as well. Now that's something for a poor chap to have to labour along under, isn't it 1" Then your name is-" Horatio Nelson, Miss Railton if it please you. Oh, Jack—Horatio, I mean," cried Mabel, claoping her hands, but this makes all the difference. Does it, dear ? Then it's all settled, eh ? Your lips upon it." Why, then you're—why—well. Then on Ire a gentleman—quite a gentleman," faltered Sybil Railton, with a puzzled expression. But how came you to be here—a -an-of.%Il.work." eai, ? Well, after Eton and Oxford, you know, Miss Railton, a man with a taste for horses and only a fixed income must eventually become in some shape or form a gentleman-slavey. He may clerk it in the city or be steward to a noble- man-all sorts of things, but he's bound to come down. For myself, after running through everything I had, and more than I could borrow, I took first to one thing and then another. I made a book and broke, I drove a cab and killed the horse, and eventually after came to rags. I' Well, here I am now but I mean to give up being a gentleman-slavey, except to Mabel; I'll bo her gentleman and her slave, too, But I'll never back another nag. They've cost me more than I've won to-day by long chalks. I mean the Colonies now. Some day I shall inherit a snug little sum from my aunt Adelaide. But before that I should like to win a fortune by fair labour. Will you help me, Mabel ?" I will, Jack—I mean, Horatio. I will, Horatio, my own darling. Oh, that I will truly. And Sybil, you come with us, too." Aa lady slavey ? No. thank you. You had better engage a general.' No, dear, I am engaged, and to a connection of an admiral," answered the pnss saucily, with a look of admiration at her hero. A distant connection that is," said her lover modestly, as he put his arm round her waist. But ours is a warm engagement," laughed Mabel." Yes," replied he, smiling at her gaiety. So the sooner you become Mrs Nelson the better— then we shall be close relations. It is the cus- tom of the Nalsons to bring their warm engage- ments to a speedy conclusion."
CAPE TO CAIRO. |
CAPE TO CAIRO. MR RHODES'S SUCCESS. Berlin, Friday.—Several Berlin newspapers to- day publish a statement according to which the following arrangements have been made regard- ing the German section of the great African Continental Railway in the course of negotiations with Mr Rhodes. This section will be built entirely with German money, and will be worked and a ci Ministered by German officials and directed and controlled by the German Govern- ment. All the preliminary work will also be performed bv Germans. The German Govern- ment, after the execution of the preliminary work, which will certainly be of long duration, propose to the Reichstag that the German Empire should guarantee the interest for the German section of the railway. Negotiations are already proceeding with powerful financial groups, but have hitherto had no result, No agreement has yet been arrived at with regard to the obligations to be entered into on both sides.— Renter. AUTHORITATIVE CONFIRMATION. Amsterdam, Friday Evening.—Mr Cecil Rhodes arrived here to-day and put up at the Amstel Hotel this afternoon. He spent several hours inspecting the Nariouit places of interest in the ancient city, with which he expressed himself as delighted. Replying to inquiries from a newspaper reporter. Mr Rhodes said he was very satisfied with his visit to Berlin, &8 he had been able to arrange that the Cape Town to Cairo Railway shoufd pass through German terraitl' roo ry. R a?'I wr lyRhodes will proceed to London to-morrow.—(7e?'? ?VeM?. HIS MISSION IN HOLLAND. Berlin, Friday Evening.-ilfr Cecil Rhodes while in Amsterdam is to confer with certain Dntch ifnanciers who have intimated their willingness to join with German houses in pro- viding funds for the railway and telegraphic development of British and German Africa.— Central News. PARTITION OF PORTUGUESE POSSESSIONS. Berlin, Friday.—A report of some observations of Mr Rhodes on the future of the Portuguese East African Colonies is going the rounds of the newspapers. He is represented to have said that Mozambique would be divided between Germany and Great Britain. The northern part of the Portuguese province to Zambesi up to the river, to the shore, and along the latter river to where it leaves British territory would fall to Germany, while the southern portion would be assigned to Natal and Mashonaland in due proportions. Mr Rhodes is further stated to have expressed the belief that Portugal would not be able to hold her African possessions for three years longer, and that sha would make them over to Great Britain and Germany at moderate prices. The Vossischc Ztitling says that negotiations i for the financing of the German East African section of the African Central Railway are being conducted with a group of bankers, headed by the Disconto Geseilschaft and the German Bank. This syndicate includes Messrs Mendele- sohn and Co., Robert Warachauer and Co., Delbrnick, Leo and Co., and Heydt and Co.
REFUGE ASSURANCE CO., LTD.…
REFUGE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. The report and balance-sheet of this company for 1898 appearing in our advertising columns shows au increase of business which is the largest recorded for several years, notwithstanding the unfortunate coal strike. In the ordinary branch 19,196 policies were issued assuring the snm of £ 1,255,725. The premiums received amonnted to JE257,884173 9id, being an increase of C44,252 109 l?d over the previous year. The amonnt paid for claims was ?70.261 a 3d. In the industrial branch the premium income for the year amounted to JE931 05117a 10d, bein an increase of t4g,630 10s Hid over 1897. The amount paid for claims was X403,141 19s 6d. The Ilega.te preminm inccme of both branches for the year was £ 1,188.936 15s 7id, being an increase of £ 92,883 1a Id. The total amount of claims paid in both branches since the company was established is £ 4,757,772 19s. The total funds are itl,391,205 183 4d, an increase of £ 218,106 7s 5d. As indicative of the solil character of the company's invest- ments we might mention that 00,OW is invested locally with the Swansea Harbour Trust. The rapid progress of the company and the substan- tial amount added to its funda year by vear ciearly indicate public confidence and careful management. Superintendents and agents are stationed in neetiv every valley of South Wales and Monmouthsi.ve. The Central District Office ;s at Rotunda Duiidings, Cardiff. 1;: Samuel Hayes beii'g district manager.
Bumro AUVE.
Bumro AUVE. Some exc?vpt'^r wore going on in Osnaburgli- street. K Lot,il->.i, between 3 and 4 oclock".t! ?,:Ien the sides of a hole in wluou ,) men were diging gave way, and they were both buried. Help was sent for to the Portland-road Fire Station, and several fire- men were sent to assist with picks and shovels. In a short time one man was dug out and taken to the Temperance Hospital, Hampstead-road. The other has not yet been recovered
STATES AND SPAIN.
STATES AND SPAIN. Mad>.id. Friday.—The Queen Regent to-day signed the ratification of the peace treaty be- tween Spain and the United States. This copy of the treaty will now be transmitted to the French Ambassador at Washington, to be exchanged for the CQp-r signed by Mr McKinley. No decree will be published by the OfficialQazette regarding the matter.— Renter.
I AN AMERICAN ELECTION.
I AN AMERICAN ELECTION. I Five Persons Killed. New YOTX 7 —A despatch received here I from t^osapxiuga. A;-Kansas, states that a riot has occurred thf-re, arisin g out of factional disputes over the mayoralty ticket. Five persons were killed, including the chief of police, a detective, and a policeman.-R--uter.
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I YANKEE YARNS.
I YANKEE YARNS. I A Question of Trousseau. Mrs Flannigan An' do it be true what I hear, that your son Mike be engaged to be married ? Mrs O'Flaherty: It do be that, and mighty soon, too. Mrs Flannigan And where be the boy now? Mrs O'Flaherty: Sure he be in bed, waitin' for me to wash his trousseau. His Painful Blunder. After a long and tiresome wrangle over the admissibility of the question, the attorney for the defence turned to the shorthand reporter. I ask youto read that question over again." The reporter, who had been scribbling aim-f lessly during the argument picked up a pad o paper that lay before him, and absent-mindedly read 11 At the time this took place did yon-O, my my darling Nettie, you don't know how I miss Yen-" Then he blushed, hastily picked np the other pad, and read the questfon in full, while the aw;rs tittered and the big juryman in the end seat shook his fat sides and stuffed his handker- chief into his mouth. The Insult to Molly. Harry, love," said Mrs Darloy to her husband when he entered his home a few evenings ago. I've been dreadfully insulted." Insulted ?" repeated Mr Darley, indignantly. Who by ?" By your mother My mother, Molly ? Nonsense, dear. She's the kindest lady in the world. And how could she insult you ? She isn't here she's miles away, in Bentonville." Bat, Harry, she did insult me," persisted Molly: "and it was done in a letter." Show it me." I'll tell you all about it. A letter came for you this morning, addressed in your mother's handwriting, and so of course I opened it." Of course," said Mr Darley dryly. It was written to you all the way through, you understand ?" Yes, I understand that; but where does the insult to you come in ?" In the postcript. When I read along to that, it said, Dear Molly—Don't fail to give this letter to Harry; I want him to have it. Now tell me, wasn't that an insult ?" And Molly pouted and looked so pretty that Harry had to take her in his aims a-nd comfort her, The Shrewd Boy. I One morning last week a lady living in West I Lexingtoa-street answered the bell, to find a bulky boy with an innocent red face and peach- coloured ears standing on the steps. W. ex- plained that he wa.nted to see her hmband, and she answered that her husband had left for his office. I'm the boy who sweeps out all the offices in the building where he is," said the boy as he backed down the steps, I, anct this morning I fonnd a letter in the big scrap sack." Well, you can leave it," she replied. I-I guess I hadn't better," he half-whispered as ho showed the pink envelope. Boy-that is-boy, let me have that letter," she said as she advanced and extended her hand. Oh, 'twouldn't be 'zactly right, ma'am, 'cause 1 know he'd give fifty cents," See here, boy," she said as she felt in her pocket for the one-dollar bill left to buy coffee and tea that morning, "YOIl take tliis. give me the letter, and don't say a word to Mr about finding it." I don't believe it is much of a letter," he remarked. "Never mind, hand it over; here's your money Mebbe there hain't a word of writing in it, ma'am." Hero give me the letter now go." She took it and entered the house, and the boy with the peach-coloured ear flew down the street I like a cannibal going to dinner. In about forty seconds the woman came out, looked up and down the street, and the expres- sion around her mouth was not happy and peace- ful. The boy had seemed to donbt that there was any writing inside of the envelope, but she was not quite prepared to tear it open and find a typewritten document commencing, Whereas, default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage," etcetera. She wants to hold just one more interview with the lad.
FACTS ANU FANCIES.
FACTS ANU FANCIES. Whatever is in style is right. Talent knows what to do; tact knows what not to do. The only true happiness consists in getting out of trouble. Never explaint any blander worth the name explains itself. You might as well accept the inevitable; even editors can't decline it. Some rich people's idea of bric-a-brac is that it is a ki' d of megaphone for their money to talk through. A cheerful view of life depends on knowing which end of the telescope to look through on different occasions. Fine feathers don't make fine berds. Indeed, nothing makes anything of a woman who is a goose, or a man who is a jay. Circumstances alter cases. Slippers are com- fortable or uncomfortable according to what part of the body they are applied. Brown I think there will be litigation over my uncle's estate.Jones Why do you think so ?—Brown: He left a lot of money. Chappie: I ask you for the last time to pay me that five dollars you owe me.—Cholly: Thank goodness there's an end to that silly question. Jack: Is Charlie a man to be trusted ?— Choliy I'd trust him with my life.—Jack Oh, yes, I know. But would you trust him with five dollars ? You took me for better or for worse," cried Henry Peck. Oh, no, dear," replied Mrs Peck, sweetly, You took me for better and I took you for worse. Husband (whose wife has been struck by the automobile carriage): Heavens, man! why don't you look where you're going ? A little more and it's me you would have run down instead of my wife. She This is so unexpected, Mr Hunter.—He I know, Miss Cashman you may not have expected to marry-um-er -aw-youl may not have expected to marry me but if the devotion of a lifetime First Legislator: How do you stand on this proposed Bill to abolish free lunch ?—Second Legislator I'm for it all right if they will insert a provision that it shall not take effect until the end of the session. Smith: What kind of business is Brown en. gaged in ?-Jonei: Pneumatic, I thililr.-Smith: Pneumatic ? Why, I never heard of a business like that.—Smith Well, whatever it is, he is running it on wind. There goes one of the hardest worked men in this town." "How can that be possible? He's rich. isn't he?" Yes, but he has three married daughters who work him for the support of their husbands right along." S. Teackle Wailis, for many years the leader of the Maryland bar, was noted for his wit and shiry) tongue. On one occasion it was remarked to him that a certain law firm. suspected of not being altogether reputable, had a fine practice. "Yes." said Wailis, "their practice is better than their practices." Of a well-kncwn Judge, whose opinions were generally characterised by a great vacillation and indecision of mind, he once said, "Judge B- is certain of only one thing in a case, and that is that there is a doubt in it."
IST. PATRICK'S DAY.j
I ST. PATRICK'S DAY. The day was generally observed by Irishmen in South Wales, the wearing of the green being very conspicuous. At Swansea in the afternoon the procession of Hibernian lodges and societies took place. It was even larger than usual, and was witnessed by thousand's who lined the route. Irishmen in the Barry district held a banquet and ciance at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock, when there was a large and representative assem- blage. The Rev. Father Byrne, F.S.A., presided, and was supported by Dr. P. J. O'Dcrmc-H, Mr 1. Lowdon, P., Mr W. Graham, Mr W. H. Lewis, Captain R. Davies, Drs. F. G. Sixsmith, J. Kelly, and W. Lloyd Edwards, Councillors W. Thomas, E. B. Smith-Jones, Rev. J. Llechidon Williams, &c. Mr J. O McCann submitted the toast The day we celebrate," which was responded to by tho Rev. Father Byrne. Ireland a nation was proposed by the Chair- man and responded to by Dr. O'Donnell. "Tho land we live in was proposed by Dr. Kelly. and replied to by Captain R. Davies and Mr J. E. I Rees. After other toasts dancing was begun, and continued till the early hours of the morning. The chair of the House of Commons was occu- pied last night by a deputy-chairman (Mr Arthur O'Connor) wearing a bunch of shamrock. By a curious coincidence, he occupied the same posi- tion on the same night 12 months ago, upon which occasion lie waa suddenly move into the chair. ——— —— J
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I ARREST OF ARMAMENTS.
I ARREST OF ARMAMENTS. A town's meeting was held at the Newport Town Hall last evening to support the proposals of the Czar of Russia for the limitation of the armaments of the European Powers. The Mayor, Councillor T. H. Howell, presided over a representative gathering, amongst those present being Lord Tredegar, Mr Albert Spicer, M.P., Colonel C. T. Wailis, Alderman A. R. Bear (ex-Mayor), Dr. Garrod Thomas, and a large number of clergy and ministers. Lord Tredegar proposed a resolution heartily welcoming the Czar's proposals for ths arrest of armaments, and for the establishment of some system of arbitration. As to the Czar's motives, he said he would rather trust and be deceived than suspect and find he had suspected falsely. (Hear, hear.) As long as the world existed people would gamble, fall in love, and figlit-(Ipughter) —but iherejvas no reason why they should not do such things in moderation. (Laughter.) No one was more affe-ted by the horrors of war than he was. (Applause.; Those who had once seen such horrors were not anxious to see such sights again. The meetings which had been held throughout the country might show the great Continental politicians that there was a chance of stopping the growth of the great armaments of Eurcpe. (Applause.) Mr Spicer, M.P., in seconding the resolution, pointed out that the Esti- mates for the Army and Navy this Session amonnted to nearly £ 50,000,000. The resolution was supported by the Revs. Dr, Wrenford and E. Waldron Skinner, and was carried wnanimously.
!THE DREYFUS CASE. _.J
THE DREYFUS CASE. J Paris, Friday.—The Hatits publishes an inter- view with Major Esterhazy. who is represented to have said that he loved France and the Army too much to tell everything, but he deeply regretted the cowardly acts of which he had been the victim. Continuing, Major Esterhazy said Life here in London is horribly dear, and I haven't a halfpenny. I am living from day to day. I have a small famished apartment, with a housemaid, who sees to my meals." Proceeding, Esterhazy said, I am not going to remain in England. These fogs break my chest. I dream of warm countries and blue skies. I shall probably go to the Soudan quite alone. It may be that before long I shall be heard of gloriously." Esterhazy concluded by saying he would like to join Aguinaldo's little army in tha Philippines, and thus satisfy his military tastes. -Reuter. i CONTENTS OF THE DOSSIER. ) Paris, Friday.—The Journal says that the mili- tary dossier in the Dreyfus case made a consider- able impresion on the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation. It is of a. very important character. It contains proof of Dreyfus's treachery, but it was not communicated to the court-martial of 1894 because other incriminating documents were found guffleient.-Reuter.
THE FRENCH NAVY. I -í
THE FRENCH NAVY. I í Paris. Friday Evening.—Explaining the work of his department to the Naval Budget Com- mittee, ll. Lockrov, Minister of Marine, says he has followed the policy of maintaining the French Navy in a. condition which would enable it to wage war should hostilities break out to-morrow. He has devoted much attention to the question of submarine warships, and he has taken a deci- sive step in that matter, with the result thit France now possesses an offensive submarine boat which has run from Toulon to Marteieles without its progress under water being observed by the fleet. That," says M. Lockroy, is a, precious and terrible arm for France to hold in her ha.nds." Con- tinuing the Minister says There is now a definite naval programme and a definite plan of action. In theinfediterranean France has swift and powerful battleships, without counting the Reserve Squadron, while in the Far East she has a fine squadron of modern warships, while the ships of the Atlantic Squadron are now sufficiently armed and equipped for all even- tualities." After mentioning that the foreign officers will no longer be admitted on board the French ships of war, M. Lockroy appeals to the patriotism of the Chamber of Deputies to provide the funds necessary for maintaining the fleet in its present efficient condition.- Central News.
I DEATH OF AN ARCHDEACON.
DEATH OF AN ARCHDEACON. A Montreal correspondent states that the Venerable Archdeacon Brigstocke, rector of Trinity Church, St. John's, New Brunswick, died very suddenly on the 3rd inst. Frederick Hervey John Brigstccke was born at Walwyn's Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, in 1841. Educated at Jesus College. Oxford, he graduated in 1862, and took his M.A. degree in 1866. Admitted to the aiaconate in 1864, he was consecrated piiest in the following year by Bishop Sumner, of Win- chester, and became cr.rate of Cobhttm, Surrey. After nerving in a like capacity at Emeline, Oxfordshire, and at St. John's, Neweastle-on- Tyne, he went to Canada in 1813 tt, become rector of Trinity Church, St. John, New Bruns- wick, a position be held up to the time of his demise. 9(9 was appointed an honorary canon of Fredericton Cathedral, New Brunswick, in 1876 received the degree of D.D. from King's College, Windsor, Ontario, iu 1889 and became Archdeacon of Fredericton and rural dean in 1893. In 1895 he was appointed a member of the Joint Committee of the Provincial Synod, looking to the restoration of the nnity of the Church. In 1896 be was nomina.ted for the bishopric of Algoma, but declined to allow his name to be voted down
: NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY CO.…
NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY CO. A circular was posted last night to the share- holders of the North British Railway Company by the chairman, Lord Tweeddale. It refers to the circular sent to a number of shareholders by Mr Henry Grierson, a member of the board or directors, inviting proxies in his favour for the half-yearly meeting of shareholders, and states that this circular has been issued without any previous intimation to his colleagues, pointing out that apparently Mr Grierson desires to challenge at the meeting the policy of the large majority of the board in recommending the payment of a dividend at the rate of Ii per cent, per annum on Ordinary Stock and in supporting the ce-election of Lord Elgin and other retiring members of the board. Lord Tweeddale promises that he will deal fully with the matter at the meeting, assures the shareholders that all the retiring directors gave full attention to the affairs of the company and are deeply interested i. its prosperity, and expresses the hope that the shareholders will not take the unusual course of opposing their re-election.
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I SHOCKING CASE AT NEATH. At the Neath County Police Court yesterday William Lewis (46) was charged with attempting to outrage Agnes Marroway (11), living with her brother in lodgings fot Penrhiewtyn. Prisoner lodges at the same house, aud the offence is stated to have been committed whilst all the other inmates of the house were absent. When neigiabours ran to the house on hearing the screams of the child they found the front door bolted, and had to forco their way in. Dr John Morris and other witnesses were heard, and prisoner was committed to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions.
I A NEW WARSHIP.
I A NEW WARSHIP. Although the battleship Implacable was cnly launched at Devonport last Saturday, the keel plate of the Bulwark, another improved Majestic, will be laid on Monday morning. She is to bo ready for launching by December. Preparations for making rapid progress with the Bulwark's construction have been in ha.nd a long time, and aome hundreds of tons of material are piled alongside of the slip, marked off ready to'bo placed iu position. It is estimated that by the end of next week the vessel will be advanced to the extent of 300 tons.
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I MINERS' DISPUTE IN ALASKA.
I MINERS' DISPUTE IN ALASKA. I New York, Friday. -The World publishes a dispatch from Vancouver, which states that Carl Slummerfeldt, from Lynn Canal, reports a con flict on the 6th inst. arising from Boies Road mining disputes in the district off Dalton trail in the Porcupine Creek, between Canadian and American miners. One American and three Canadians were killed and a number of others wounded. The Canadians subsequently recrossed the border.— Reuter. New York, Friday.—When the British Columbia Alien Mining Law was enforced the Americans wholeft Atlin found rich places in the district of Porcupine Creek, which was claimed as American territory. They vowed that uo Canadians should stake a claim there, but some Canadian mounted policemen did so, claiming the district as Canadian. About 100 Americans held a. meet- iug, at which they decided to give the Canadians notice to leave. This notice was unheeded, and according to Slnmmerfeld's account the day before he left, about a fortnight ago, the Ameri- cans proceeded to the Canadian camp. Slummer feld did not believe that they intended blood- shed, though they were all armed. Before they could statb the object of their visit, however, some one fired. From which side the shot came was not known, but firing at once bscame general. Slummerfeld was told that one American and three Canadians were killed. The Canadians numbered about 50 before he started south. SlumJ merfeld learned that squad of Canadian moxintea police had left Lage Tagish for the scene of the fight of which information had been brought to them. No confirmation has yet been received of Slummerfeld's story.—Renter.
PLASTERERS' LOCK-OUT.
PLASTERERS' LOCK-OUT. The plasterers' lock-out has now been in opera- tion for two weeks, and according to official re- turns of the number of men locked out the figures (says the Press Association) show only a slight increase on those of last week, During the past week in London no more men have been thrown out of employment, but a nnmber of those who were locked out in the first week have found employment elsewhere, and in a way counter- balance the extra men locked out in Lancashire and other parts of the country The number of Elasterers who to-day will receive strike pa.y will be under 2,500 out of a total of 12,000. The officials of the Plasterers' Association arc well satisfied so far and state that the masters' action must be considerably extended before the effects can be felt. They point out that a special levy of 33 per man from those in work will very nearly pay their idle colleagues, practically leav- ing their regular funds intact, while in addition the Ama,'gajma,tcd Society of Engineers have offered to assist them financially, making a weekly levy upon their members. The operative plasterers subscribed largely to the engineers' fund when the latter were on strike.
CARDIFF COUNTY COURT OFFICES.
CARDIFF COUNTY COURT OFFICES. Sir William Thomas Lewis, Bart., entertained to dinner on Thursday evening at the Constitu- tional Club, London, his Worship the Mayor of Cardiff, Mr J. M. Maclean, M.P., Sir John Gunn, Mr Martin, and Mr Tyler. The member for Cardiff was warmly congratulated on hia returu to England in good health. Sir W. T. Lewis mentioned that the sole credit belonged to Mr Maclean of having persuaded Lord Bnle Lo sell to the Government the piece of ground in West- gate-street, near the new Post Office, which wa.s required as a site for the new County Court ,offices. He (Sir William) had failed to induce Lord Bute to part with the ground, which he wished to keep as an open space, but Mr Akers Douglas, the First Commissioner of Works, spoke to Mr Maclean on the subject, and Lord Bute yielded to the hon. member's representations that the sale would be a good thing for the town.
I WORK AT PEMBROKE DOCK. I
WORK AT PEMBROKE DOCK. Admiral Sir F. W. Richards (Senior Sea Lord of the Admiralty), Sir Evan Macgregor (Perma- nent Secretary). and Admiral Wharton (Ad- miralty Hydrograpber) paid an official visit to Pembroke Dockyard yesterday, and accompanied by Captain Superintendent Burges Wa.tson and Mr H. Cock (Chief Constructor), inspected the cruiser Spartiate and the new Royal yacht, which are under construction there. They also visited No. 1 building slip, in which the armoured cruiser Dra.ke is shortly to be laid down, and the site of the new jetty which Messrs Pethick, Plymouth, are engaged in building. In the course of the afternoon they embarked on board the tug Alligator, and proceeded down Milford Haven to inspect some of the defences and examine the practicability of certain proposals "hioh have been made for their improvement. Amongst other matters their attention is reported to have been directed to Stack Rock Fort, which it is pro- posed to protect with steel armour plates and convert into a naval gunnery and torpedo school.
IHEALTH OF THE POPE,
I HEALTH OF THE POPE, The most serious account given of the Pope's condition comes through the Daily Telegraph correspondent at Rome. He says, I learn from an unimpea.chable source that there is no longer any hope of effecting a leal cura, as the wound made by the operation refuses to heal, and there is every fear of blood poisoning. The strength of the Pope indeed is entirely maintained by means of cognac and Marsala wine."
I CRICKET.
I CRICKET. Australian Test Match. Adelaide, Friday.—The third match between the Australian team for England a.nd the rest of Austr&Hn. c' e n here to-day. The latter won the toss, and made 266 rnus in the first innin?a. The representative eleven then went in, and at the close of the day's play had made 31 runs for the loss of two wiclie ts. -Reuter.
I LICENSING COMMISSION.
I LICENSING COMMISSION. Viscount Peel is laid up with an attack of bron- chitis following on influenza. He is absolutely forbidden to leave his room for some time. Further sittings of the Licensing Commission have accordingly been postponed till after Eaator.
I GORDON COLLEGE FUND.
I GORDON COLLEGE FUND. The total of the Mansion Honse Gordon I Memorial College Fund is nowt22,844, which ia supplementary to the large sums seut direct to Lord Kitchener's account with Messrs Glyn. Mills and Co.
jMOVEMENTSOFLOCALVESSELS
jMOVEMENTSOFLOCALVESSELS G. N. Wilkinson left Devonport for Cardiff 17th Dewfland left Gibraltar for Belfast 16th North Briton arvd Ardrossan.from Seville 16th Starcross left Savona for Barry 16th William AMtinR leit Hamburg for Newcastle 16th Bernard lef? Gibraltar-for Bristol 16th Thomas Turnbull left Norfolk for Bordeaux 15th Oswin left Southampton for Cardiff 16tb Laveniock left Oran for Almeria 16th LyndhurKti arvd New York 16th Pontypridd left Drammen for Eenarth Dock 16th Jersey arvd Rochefort 17th Woodruffe left Methil for Genoa 17th Wakefield left Barry for Madeira 17th Shillito left Pormah for Maryport 16th Melrose Abbey arvd Newport 17th Easby Abbey left Spezzia. for Cardiff 17th Corso arvd Lisbon 17th
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The Total funds of the Company amount to A391,205 18s 4d, representing an increase during the ye&r of JET21h8e JOS 7s 5d. BALANCE SHEET OF THE REFUGE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, of E2G18E,1'0I6 E7Rs AS:L d. BALANCE SHEET OF THE REFUGE ASSURANCE COMPA. LDfiTED, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1898. I LIABILITIES.  £ s. d. 1 Shareholders' Cuptt&L paid up 100,000 0 0 Ordinary Branch A?surane Fund 795,718 10 6 Industrial Branch Assuralice Fund 495,487 7 10 £ 1,391.205 18 4, ASSETS. -I INVESTMENTS a. d. Mortgages on Property 148.704 12 1 Loans on Municipal and other Rates 308,161 7 7 House Property and Land 137,345 13 6 Colonial Government Secarities. 28,000 0 0 Foreign Government Securities 32,000 0 0 Railway and othcr Debentures and Debenture Stock 356,034 10 5 Do. do. Stock and Shares, Preference and Ordinary 23437 5 0 Chief Rents 9 7 6 Furniture and Fixtures-^ 19,559 19 8 Superintendents' Balances 11,426 8 3 Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes 328 2 6. 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One of the foremost require- ments of the day is a thorough1 y reliable Watch, and an indication of true merit is immediately observed in the immense sale of H. SAMUEL'S WATCHES. Wearers of Watches and Purchasers of Watches are unanimous in giving to H. Samuel's Specialities the foremost position for durability. for accuracy, and last, but not len.st, for value. H. Samuel's prices present a great difference to the advantage of the purchaser when compared with ordinary retail shop prices, whilst the Watches are actually better in them- selves, stronger in construction, containing only best material, and containing special improve- protected by mentÎiY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT, AND ONLY TO BE OBTAINED IN H. SAMUEL'S WATCliES. GUARANTEES Of satisfaction are given with all watches supplied by H. Samuel, so that the purchase (whether 10s or .£1(0) is made under conditions of PERFECT SAFETY TO THE BUYER, who is assured of being thoroughly well served. A MONTH'S FREE TRIAL ALLOWED, and, if dissatisfied, the full amount returned. JgNGLISH LEVER WATCHES In hallmarked solid silver cases; jewelled movements, expansion balances, crystal glass fronts, gold hands and sunk seconds. Five years' warranty. H. SAMUEL'S PRICE, 35s. Other qualities, 42s, 52s 6d, 84s. Every variety to select from. s TERLING SILVER ACME Watches for ladies and gentlemen. Extra jewelled movements, with re- movable damp and dust Protective cap. In heavy close-fitting case, with crystal glasa. Ladies' size richly engraved, and with dial beautifully tinted or plain as preferred. Each warranted for FIVE YEARS. H. SAMUEL'S PRICE, 25s. SOLID SILVER WATCHES, 10s, 159. SOLID GOLD WATCHES, 30s, 50s, 63s. OXYDISED GUN METAL Watches, Keyless movements, non-magnetic, much worn by elec- tricians and others, 8s 6d, 10s 6d, 21s. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Gold and Silver Watches of every grade, including the highest class of ornamental work, suitable for presenta- tions, all at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. JQIAMONDS, GOLD, &e. StLVER JEWELLERY AT ALL PRICES. Hallmarked Gem Rings, solid gold, set with diamonds, rubies, and pearls-, 6s 6d, 13s, and 25s. Very fine effective and well set gems at remark- able reductions 011 ordinary ret II prices. ILLJS?RATED DESCR??E ?ATALOGUE. containing hundreds of testimonials, presented on application or sent to any address gratis and post free. Railway Fare paid up to 30 miles to all pur- chasers of watches of 25s and upwards. H SAMUEL, 7, ST. MARY-STREET, JtLl CARDIFF; 97, 99,101, 33, 89, 95, and 121, M ARKET-STREET, MANCHESTER. 'T). C.L." MALT EXTRACT- The D.C.L." MALT EXTRACT Is not a Medicine nor an alcoholic beverage in disguise, but a palatable FOOD and a DIGESTER. It is delightful in taste and easy of assimilation. Sold in Bottles by Chemists and Grocers at Is, Is 9d, and 4s 6d. SOLE MANUFACTURERS— THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBUBGB Makers of the Celebrated D.C.L Yeast. FURNITURE. We SUPPLY a Single ARTICLE or FURNISH APARTMENTS or HOUSES throughout Oil REDUCED EASY TERMS. .£3 worth Is 6d Weekly. £6 2s 6d „ £10" 4- £ 20 6s Larger amounts by arrangement. Monthly or quarterly payments. Free delivery in private vans. Liberal discounts to customers paying promptly. If you wish to save money, do not buy until you see our immense Stock. All Particulars Free. ONLY ADDRBSS :— LEWIS'S ANDREWS' BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET (Near Empire) 7974-135e CARDIFF. 1638 R UD GE WHITWORTH flYCLES. 758 ? 75e BRITAIN'S BEST BICYCLE. ^aies bn Aitrtioil. QUEEN-STREET SALEROOMS. CARDIFF. LARGE UNRESERVED SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Removed by order from Windsor-place and The Parade. MESSRS MOORE & CO. am instructed Al t* remove to their Salerooms, Queen-street, and SELL by AUCTION on THURSDAY, March 23rd„ 1899, a large selection of SUPERIOR FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS, &c., comprising 5ft. walnut bedroom suite, two 4ft 6in. ditto, brass Parisian bedstead with drapery, several French bedsteads, wool and spring mattresses, ward- robes, chest drawers, 6ft. and 5ft. walnut sideboards, bookcase, overmantels, gilt pier glasses, brass curbs, carpets, rugs, easy chair, couches, dining and drawing-room suites, pictures, hail stands, dining tables, coal vases, screens, dinner and tea services, kitchen utensils. On view morning of Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock. 241e LARGE UNRESERVED SALE o f bvURNITURE and EFFECTS, removed from Newport-road, by order of a gentleman going abroad also EFFECTS from Cathedral-road. MESSRS WM. FOWLER and SONwill SELL bv AUCTION at 59, Queen-street, Car- dU!, THURSDAY NEXT, March 23rd, at 2o'clock the COSTLY FURNITURE. 6ft. walnut bedroom suite, 5ft. ditto. 4ft. satin wal- nut suite, all-brass Parisian and other bedsteads, spring mattresses and bedding, walnut dining-room suite in leather, 6ft. sideboard, 8ft. dining table and overmantel all to match, divan saddlebag suite, oil paintings, choice tea sets, dinner set, Axminster and Brussels carpets, 4ft. birch robe, chest of drawers, two pianos, rugs, etc. 234e Sale No. 5,190. THE DUKE-STREET AUCTION ROOMS.CARDIFF. On TUESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, March 21st and 23rd, 1899. MESSRS J. G. MADDOX and SON 'Ni have received instructions from the various owners to remove and SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, absolutely without reserve, 400 valuable Lots of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including 6ft. and Sit. carved walnut sideboards, rosewood and Chippendale cabinets, 8ft., 6ft., and 5ft. dining tables, music cabinets, a superior pianoforte, fenders, curbs, and brasses, 10 Brussels carpets and rugs, 5 dining-room suites, a Chippendale settee suite in silk tapestry, marble clocks, oil paintings and etchings, walnut hall stands and chairs to match, 2 roll-top desks, walnut 4ft. bookcase, octagon and occasional tables, divan chairs, a 6ft. black walnut best bedchamber suite, a 5ft. ditto, 4 other bedroom suites, 6fc. and 4ft. wardrobes, with pairs of toilets to match, 8 full size iron and brass French bedsteads, with spring and wool mattresses to fit, etc., etc. On view days prior to and mornings of sales, which will commence at 2 o'clock precisel'. 238e iVJL AUCTION, at his Salerooms, 25, Ca.stle-street. mr"-ff, M FRIDAY, March 17th. 1899. a large quantity 4jf HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. (under distress for rents). Sale at 2 o'clock. Also on Saturday evening a 7. 814 MESSRS BAILEY, "GILLER," AND iH TELFER will SELL bv AUCTION. on )91-NP,SDAY, March 29th, 1899, comm'enc"g "at 3 o'clock, upwards of 60 BICYCLE-. new and Second-hand (well-known makes). Any person dcsirous of entering Bicycles in this Sale can do so on application to the Auctioneers. 24, Dnke-strcet. Card. 254e CANTON", CARD IFF." "jl/fESSRS BAILEY, GILLER, and 1%"f TELFER will SELL by AUCTION, at the above, on March 23rd, 1)5,), commencing at 1 o'clock, upwards of 30 HORSES, including some valuable Carriage Horses, Cobs, Ponies, and useful Draught Hox-ses, the property of Mr Brogden, Rev. H. Williams, Messrs Arnold, Stevens, Graham, Jenkins, Pugh, Marsh, Weyman, Foster, Hurley, Green, Draper, and others. 15 CARRIAGES. ncludins wall-built Dog-carts, Waggonettes, Gigs. Business Traps, Trolleys, &c. Catalogues and entry forms on application. Entries can be made up to 10.30 Morning of Sale. Auctioneers' Offices, 24, Duke-street, Cardiff. 236s FTIHE CARDIFFYND?bUTH WALES JL BULL SHOW AND SALE, to be held at ITe CORPORATION HEPOSr£ORY, CANTON, CARDIFF, on TUESDAY, March 23th, 1899. Prizes for Shorthorn Hereford, and non-Pedigree Bnlls. I Entries received from Colonel Turberville, of Ewenny Priory R Stratton, Esq., Duffryn Thomas Williams, Esq., Ynisygerwn, Keath; and other gentle- men. Kntries close Wednesday, March 28th, 1899. Entry forms and full particulars from Messrs BAILEY, GILLER, & TELFER. 24, Duke-street, Cardiff. Telephone-469. Telegrams—Bailey OWer, Cardiff. 75e PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS. PURE TEAS. TBIS." » XBIS." TBIS." mOOTHACHE (SeVT EURALGIA Cm-C In Bottles, Is 14d, all Chemists, or Post Fre. from Maker, D. Robinson, L.D.S., Dentist, 29,Seymour-sr,reet, Liverpool. Free Trial Sample Sent Post Free. S78 ththlit ilotias. CAERPHILLY CHURCH BAZAAR.— J Bicycle won by ticket No. 413. 953 s OME THINGS TiiX-t I-VIUST COME TO PASS. Address on above, the MEETING ROOM, 29 CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET, entrance Hope-street). Cardiff, SUNDAY NEXT, 6.30 p.m., by G. A BIRKENHEAD. 906 WOOD STREET CONGREGA- TIONAL CHURCH. Morning—Rev. W. SPURGEON. Evening-Rev. R. C. FILLINGHAM (Vicar). Communion Service at close of Evening Service. 2Me TTNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD IMEETINGS, TUESDAY, 8.15 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD LEAGUE MEETINGS, SUNDAY, 6.30 p.m. 53, QUEEN-STREET. 204e CARDIFF FORWARD MOVEMENT. J ASSEMBLY ROOMS, MAY STREET (otl WOODVILLE-ROAD), CATHAYS. TO-MORROW, March 19th, 11 a.m. Rev. J. PUGH. 252e 6.30 pm., Mrs. PUGH. jQARDIFF FORWARD MOVEMENT. CLIVE-ROAD HALrJ, CANTON. TO-MORROW, March 19th. Rev. F. H. LEYBOURNE, the newly apnalntetf Evangelist, will officiate at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.A 1638 C ARDIFF FORWARD MOVEMENT. DALCROSS-ST. RALL, ROATH PARK. OPENING SERVICES. TO-MORROW, March 19th, 11 a.m., MRS. PUGH J 3 p.m., Musical Service. East Moors Choir 6.30 D m- Rev. J. PUGH. 251e JNCREASED SUNDAY LABOUR. A PROTEST Sermon by Rev. JAMES BAILLIE, In TREDEGARVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, or SUNDAY MORNING, March 19th. Service at 11 a.m. 14 mHE INHIBITED VICAR, Rev. R. C. FILLINGHAM, will PREACH TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) at Star-street Cou-regational Church, 11 a.m.; Emmanuel Church, Kiehmond-road, 3 p.m.; Wood-street Chapel, 6.30 p.m. Mr Fillingham will administer the Lord's Supper at the close of each service. The Wood-street Chapel Choir will sing the Hallelujah Chorus in the evening. "Why I Defy the Bishops" will be the subject of Mr Fillingham's lecture at Wood-street Chapel on Monday night at 8 pan. Admission, 6d each. Ba sure to be in time. 9582—257e A LBANY-ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH-, I CARDIFF. SUNDAY, 19th MARCH, 1899. Preacher—Rev. E. LEWIS, Treforest. Services, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. A Hearty Welcome. 986 EWISH YOUNG MEN'S ASSOClA- TION.-Prof. PAUL BARBIER will LECTURB to above Society at VICTORIA HALL, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET, at 8 p.m., SUNDAY NEXT. Subject. "Causes of the French Revolution." AU are welcome. 15 O TAR-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 6. The PASTOR WILL REPLY TO BISHOP HEDLEY'S Sermon at St. David's, Charles-street. 11 am.-Ilev. F. 0. FILLINGHAM, Vicar of Hexton. 9IM ~EW CHURCH, COLONIAL HALL, NCUSTOM HOUSE-STRBET. The Rev. CHARLES A. HALL, Bristol, will PreMt To-morrow Evening. Subject, "The Growth of the Kingdom." Service at 6.30. 961 TEST GROVE UNITARIAN V » CHURCH.—Rev. J. TYSSUL DAVIS. B.A. SERVICES. 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Subjects:- Morning. Keeping Lent." Evening, "Jeswand the Social Evil." 250e s '-I PUUTUALISM.-ST. JOHN'S IlALL, o ST. JOHN-fi-SQUARE. SPECIAL SERVICES TO-MORROW. INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESSES by MR WILli PHILLIPS, Nottingham. Morning at 11, The Church Crisis." Evening at 6.30, Peeps into the Unknown." Sacred solo by Miss Maggie Griffiths. 259* All heartily welcome. Come early to secure seats. T HE MACHEN FIFTH ANNUAL I WHIT-TUESDAY EISTEDDFOD. MAY 23RD, 1899. GREAT CHORAL, MALE VOICE, JUVENILB CHOIR, BRASS BAND SELECTION, AND MARCHING CONTESTS. EXCELLENT PRIZES for Solos, Duets. Pianoforte, Violin, Elocution, etc., etc. Also OPEN AMBULANCE COMPETITION. For full particulars see Programme, post free lid from the Secretary, W. E. EDWARDS. 248e Machen, Mon. YyfANTED IN CANADA. FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, STOCKMEN, WHEAT GROWERS, Farm Labourers, Domestic Servants, and Men Willing to Learn Farming. Free Government Grants of 160 acres of the most fertile soil in the world in Manitoba and the North-west and Crown Grants in other Provinces. Cheap improved Farmt. in all the Provinces. Free Schools. Low Taxes. Cash Markets. In 25 years the population of Manitoba alone increased from 12,000 to 200,(M). The land under cultivation from 10,000 to 2,000,000 acres. The number of Schools from 16 to 982. The Products from a few furs to 59,975,807 bushels of Grain, besides Butter. Cheese, Cattle, &c. In suitable cases Letters of Introduction and other assistance will be extended. Full information. Pamphlets, Maps, &c., as to aU parts of Canada free on application to the CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGENCY, 924—8264 CARDIFF. ifcsoirsions. SEASON 1899. p. & A. CAMPBELL, LIMITED. A limited number of SINGLE SEASON TICKETS at 35s each (Children Half-Price) are now being issuedforthe above Company's Line of Passenger Steamers. Apply Mr WILLIAM GUY. Agent, 70A, Bute- drcet, Cardiff, 9546—233e T71A STER EXCURSIONS. ROME, f'J Tra.Telimx and Hotel, Mna PARIS. 90s; I PlljkND or BRUSSELS, £ 5 SPAIN, ALGERIA. SEA CRUISFS, &c. Special Cheap Tickets South Wales to and fro Paris to witness Football Match between Swahsea and French Team.—Apply to Mr Trounce, Pier-head, Cardiff (Cook's Agency). ?lOell8G hippíng JZotugs. /CARDIFF AND BORDEA X. I The CARDIFF STEAMSHIP C 'l\1PANY'S F1KST-CLASS SCREW STEAMliliS niilaai! aHfono?t.cucinN* t¡"¡¡l"" permitting :— ELY Cardiff for Bordeaux Mar. 23 lor Cardiff Mar. 30 With goods and passengers. For Rates of Freight, Ac., apply to Mr A G. Todd. Agent. 31, Quai dea Chartrous, Bordeaux itud in W. it. COUFIELD, 151a TeJemaphic address, Exchange, Cardiff. Weicomba. National Telephone. No. 154 Fare Slnele, t2 10s Return £1. 3071 M E R I C A N LINE. UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. SOUTHAMPTON—NEW YORK SERVICE SOUTHAMPTON TO NEW YORK. SATURDAYS at Noon. Highest Class of accommodation for Saloon Second Cabin Itnd Steerage Passengers. LIVERPOOL—PHILADELPHIA SERVICE. Every WEDNESDAY. LIVERPOOL TO PHILA. DELPHIA. Calling at Queenstown every Thursday. Steamers sail under the Belgian Flag. Passengers and Goods are landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which has the Shortest and mosu Direct Route to all places in the Western States. Apply to Richardson, Spence) and Co., Southampton or Liverpool; or to James Roberts, 24, High-st., Pontypridd Samuel J. Davis o Edward-place. Queen-st.; C. J. Cudlipp, Castle-rd Roath W. J. Trounce, Bute Docks; and C. Stewart and Co., 35, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff 114. ^17^ MIGRATION EcokingO&ccs?oAfrtca., JLi Canudy? America, undAustr?in. REDUCED AHES from Cardiff. Obtain information free and Tickets direct at Emigration Bureau." Merchants' Exchange, Cardiff. 7S2 I Hotuls, &c. c ROSS KEYS I-IOTEL, LLANTWIT I MAJOR. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.—GEO. ROPER, Proprietor.—First class accommodation lor parties at reasonable charges. Ales, wines and spirits of the bast quality. 247e Printed and Pub lis heel by the Proprietors, DAVID DUNCAN & SONS, at 105. St. Mary-screet and Westgate-street, In the town ot GazdiS, la tha county 01 Glamorgan