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BIRTH5), M \T?T?T\GES. nnd DEATHS. \"Tt<;t:S appearing under this head aro h;? ?,?d at a ntinim im rate of2a.6d.forM ortii ard Id for el?h additional word, and prepaid. No notice* of this d,,c?iPti?n *lIt e w*prted unless authenticated by the 1Hm" and ndi-e^s of the sender or forwarded inrougb a ":i,it.r or an a rut or correspondent "f t he ?.?r'??? fAM. *?"' "? <'°" T, Special Reports of Wl'ddin W?tb orwithont orrrait*. mav he arruiged for. Terms will be I\"n on application to the Cardiff Office, IN MKMORIAM. ^OTICKS tinder this heading are charged Za 6d fnrM words, and Id. tor every word extra. rP> avment of £ t will ensure the notice appear- Ine on the ann versarv for ten years. For £2 the notice will he inserted for 2S years, _0 Births, iHarnagrs, S: Deaths!. BIRTHS. BROOKS—At Cadoxton-Barry, on 12th instant. the wife of F. S. T. Brooks. of t daughter. BTACEY.—On December 14th, at the Dublin Arms, the wife oC J. R. Stncey, of a daughter. M ARRIAGF.8, BEGO—THOMAS—On Handn the 11th Decem- tx-r. at the Beth.il. Mount Stuart-square. Car- d.ff. by the Rev. Mr. Davis. Arthur Begg, third son of Arthur Begg. Clothier, Dundee, to Annie Isabella Thom, daughter of the late Mr. David Thomas, of the Duke of Wellington, Cowbridge. DAVTEii—TROI NCE.—At Broadway Wesleyan (huri h. Cardiff, on December 14th. by the Bev. W. H. Parr, Marion Glasson (Minnie), second daughter of Alderman Trounce, to David J. Davies, of Mountain Ash. DEATHS DAVIE, S.—December 14th. Marjorie. vonnger daughter of J. R. navies, 22. High-street, wanea. aged ix years. FEY.—On Tuesday. December 13th. at 24 De Bnreh-street, Cardiff at'er a painful illness Samuel Fey, aged 67. Funeral Friday, 16th. at 2.30 p.m. Friends please accept this inti- SIOHOLIi.—On the 12th inst.. at Llanblethian. George William Nicholl, in his 74th year Funeral at two o'clock next Saturday at the Parish Church. THOMAS-On December 11th. at 23. Librarv- r(iaa Penygraig. Ethel Beatrice, infant child of Daniel and Maud Gwendoline Thomas' (■ged one month. Private funeral Thursd?v Independent Chapel, Cvmer

T 0 N E R 0 S. (Sons of tlte late A Mcminn ( I. A. Stone), COMPLETE funekal M furnishers ANT) FUNERAL DIRECTORS. EVERY REQUISITE FOR FUNERALS OF ALL CLASSES. Proprietor »of FUNERAL H-Mt-w. Shellihtars, and £ OAC5F?" Superb Flemish Horses, KO. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. Note the Onlr Address 5, WORKFNG-STRPFT. TELEGRAMI: "STONE BROS," CARDIFF. < NATIOIIAL Telephone, 7C4. 2268 G. STOKE AND CO, u NDERTAKERS. Nos. 10, 11, AND 12, yyORKINQ STREET, c AltDIFF. Telegrams:-RTON-E. 11. Working street, Cardiff. Watlftnal Telephone: No. 839. tfurtion tlmmarJ). Messrs. BAILEY. GILLER. and TELFER >0 Horses, at Cardilf.Dee, 15 L r-. Harness Horses. &c.. at Cardiff De(-. 17 I "ti Store Stock, at 23 V -^S. BRLTON. KNOWLES. and CO. h >l,d Properties, at Gloucester Deo 16 Messrs W. C. CLARKE and DOVF.Y. Photographer a Stock-in-Trade, at Cardiff Deo. 15 4 16 Mr. D. EVANS. Office Furniture, at Cardiff DEC IS Messrs WM FOWLER and SON, Household Furnitore. &c,. at Cardiff .Dec. 15 > urniture and Pumas. at Cardiff. Dei- 20 Messrs HOr?WA!.T? BOWRI?G. and PERRY Furnitnre. at Cardiff tw 15 Winter Furs, at Cardiff Dec IS Cottage 'Pmperty, at Cardiff Dec 19 Furniture 't Cardiff. Dec 20&21 S)x Pmnofortes. at CardtfF. Dec 20 MesM?. H C. JOBSO Md CO. Sh.irf'.at(?rditf. DM-It Share£ s, R,IE^T?EET AUCTIOX AND STORAGE T4RLO&O. M.—J. G. "!Af?MX Md 80\. Auctioneen, iurnXnre. from Various Residences. at i:<xj.ma. Deo)5 MESW™- MOORE and CO. Househ. old Furnitnre. at Cardiff Dec 15 Mr W. 11. PA88MORE. "??  Wines, Clarct, &e.. at Cardiff Dec. 16 Furniture. &e.. at Cardiff .Dec, 16 Mr. WILLIAM J. REES. Building Lund. at Mumbles, Swansea. Dfc 29 %fr. DAVII) ROBER'rs. M-whitiery, Plant. Ac., at Port Talbot..Jan. Mp-sts. WM. SANDERS and SONS. D, welling-houses, &c.. at Abertillery Dec 15 IX^aseho.d Property, at Cardiff Dec 20 Messrs 8TFAKEH and SON. Iiouble-licensed House, at Abergavenny..Jan 10 Mr J. RICHARD THOMAS. Baildinit Materials, at Cardiff .Dec, 15 'M"l" WM, M, WTPY,HrS and CO Fi,t Cattle, at Dec. 20 Mr- T- WCXIDPvVFF. iH, ousehv old TF,urniture, at Cardiff Dec 16 'i Mr JOHN VOI VC Drapery. Hosiery. Ac., at Newbridge Dec. 15 ^alrs bp ^urtion. SALE THIS DAY ANGEL HOTEL YARD, AN-ESTGATE-STREET, CAKDUF. IORTNIGHTLY SALE OF HORSES, CAR- RIAGESJ. CARTS. HAR);E:;8.c, ][E RULEY, (ilLLER, anl M ThLFEE win SELL by AUCTION, in the "d THCR?UAY. December 15th 1'to:nncirc at ÕI:)rOCedS l}h'l 30 HORSES, Including some valuable Hunters, Carriage ■ Ilor es Cobs. ponies, and MeftJ Draught ? Iforses ti- >, u ? CARMAGEa. Dr. °??rt- W-?ouettea. Gi?. Busines!? Mve,i«rUl Cank-I? Cart?.and 8 rl Sets of j Harnes. Saddlery, and Stable R?qui.ite,. F??r'.it t.?non Catalogues published two days prir to sale. :B.-A!I Entries are catalogued in the order <?h? ?-J?'? ? Entries can be made np to 1i0n .I30 n Worninz of Sale Auctioneers' ONcea. 24, Duke-street, Cardiff, a2779 1H,lr'irRr|Ari?ZS. ,5?«CTi>L ??LE OF in?XTFRa. HlGI!CLASS HARNE4S HORSES. AND COBS. COUPOHA?()X HORSE REPOSITORY CANTON, CARDIFF. l\lESSR8. BAILEY, GILLER, and J.. TELFER w,a 8U.L by AUCTION, at the ,P.tl:'V' ?r- SATCRUAY Dec?mber Wth M r™°°nC,nS ? the "'?"?n. lioned uble HTERS, HARNESS HORSES, and COBS. to Homes the property of Mr. T. D. John. 2 '• Viviwn Thonl: Esq. 2" •• •• Alderman Mathias. Capt. Denny. W, V. Huntley. Esq. •• F. C Winter. Esq. Jlr, Davies. T Rosser. Esq. Wm. Morgan. Esq. Put-cell. Mr. J. L Wiuiams. H .")ie E?n. rJue;rils, J. B. Walford. Esq. Mr. Hv. Cadcsan. Mrs. Williams (Pont- vclun) •• Mr. J. Workman, J Mr. W. C Blake. ? L Mr V Taylor. E-q. Mr J Scranheld. 1 Rev. Nic|v:ll Mr. James Carr. Cardiganshire breeder. .? W. Baker. Esq J. L. Henry. Esq. Gentlemen in the iwiehhc nrhi.od. P..rtkulnp of which wiil be found in 'tion Catalogue N nv Ready. r.'ntrie-: will not be received for thi, Twelve o'clock on Friday. The Sale f to 75 Lots. tctiuneers' Omce?. 24. Duke-street, Cardiff. a2802 RO?TH MVRKET. ("1!1HFF \\rEEKLY SALE OF FAT AND ST-R?; STf?K D\!HY (\TTL).n.!? ?RM fROUCCK. TCE-.)j\Y NEXT. Defemb.-r? 20th..mm i-Ir at n.SO'6'clock. Me?r?. BAILEY. GILLER. and TELFER Auctioneers, 21 Diike-itreet, Cardiff. E„ arl, y Entries are ,"¡¡cited a2735 -OR THE I.ATET SPOHTISG AND ..I.' FOO'l'BALL, Be Y THE ••EVBSIX° I ( PRICE BALFPE:sy, alt bp guctton. -SALE THIS DAY CO-N w'A i -KOAD, CARDIFF. a T r, OF VALUABLE AND HIGH CLASS HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, supplied by Messrs TRAPNELL and GANE. of CARDIFF, in a beautiful state of preservation, quite equal to new. and Sold solely on account of the IMMEDIATE DEPARTURE of the OWNER to ^ake up an APPOINTMENT in NEW ?TE?SRM. GOTTWALTZ, BOWRIXG, ii-,tr1rA?it ???R? are instructed to SELL by n\v,nSr.; JlpoM the Premie as above. THIS Twe'v ??' "? ?? December, 1998. at T?.i ,0 "clock Punctually, the remainder of tho HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE, < mprisng rich Axminster and Bmsseh car- Vir'i'Pi vraH" J?"?? "? ??. the SUPERB ,>Ec. DRAWING ROOM FURNITURE 1i CA,fB), INETS with OVERMANTEL li?tNDSOME ° VERV ELEGANT AND Lnd OcR-io,iit <h:ur?. and t" 11,??t-h 'NOJjLl? CARVED WALNUT CHEF- lv.v 71'/irl,'e top and )ofH- ptHte?tMa *t,!T},A.VE top ;d ],,ft?i, haek, ,7.0CTAV¡'; COTTAGE PIANOFORTE in burr l "£ J11H11 ca*e. a number of ornamental .'?.?. -??'??''? h?'?tand. a VERY 8UPEMOR ??r i)? ???? BEDROOM SUITE with md??t.1 tOIlet p S"5 client hcd?t?ds and bedding, ??? m dt.?.?. toilet tables, and a variety of bedehamber pffecta Tllltl:E mGH (JRm; BICYCLES, Viz., a Oent!eman's 1999 "Rndge Whitworth," a t8witt" "Premier," and a Gentleman's ^t'i'?Tles may he had of the Auctioneers. 11, inKh-street. Cardiff. or on the Premises. a2774 SALE THIS DAY. SALE OF VALUABLE ,.Ni) CHOICE WINTER Fl'RS. IEHSHS. GOrrWALTZ, UOWRDTG, and PFRRY "? 'n?truftcd to SKLL hv ,t., at th(,?ir S ?ter '? DAY i(TTHHUiTRoSiDr.AY), t. hLe 15th December. 1898. at !0 o'clock in the Afternoon, a iar?e assortment 01' COSTLY WINTER FUR NECKLETS, In Sable, Bear, Squirrel, Thibet, 4c., tv(-. a2175 OF ('OTTA(,F PROPERTY }rSpF.J1:\pI?;t "? ?d PERRY have received instructions :'jELl, A? CTIOX. at their Salerooms, No. 11, High-syeet, Cardiff, on MONDAY. 19th y^oember, ,893 at Sevon o'clock pun?tuaMy. the fo.lowm;: DESIRABLE PROPERTY- AT.I. THOSE WELL-BUILT COTTAGES situate find being NOS. 82 84. and 86, ALBERT-STREET, CANTON. CARDIFF, hivintj the following ,ccommodation TWO SITTING ROOMS. KITCHEN. and SCULLERY on the Ground .Floor, and FOUR BEDROOMS on the First rtoor. There is a small garclenllnd side entrance to Nos. 82 and 86. Let at 7s. 6d. per week ea(h Ht-ld under Lease for 99 years, from 25th March, 1882. II t a ground rent of X2 2s. each house. To he Sold in one Let or separately, as may be decided at the time of Sale. Further Particulars may be h ,d of th«' Auctioneers; n.- or a26% MR, 0 A. HKITZMAK. SOLICITOR, CARDIFF. SHORT NOTICE OF AN IMPORTANT SALE. A » ON TUESDAY AXD WEDNESDAY NEXT. A SPECIALLY IMPORTANT AND UNRE- SERVg) SALE OF THE VALUABLE. NEARLY NEW FURNITURE OF THE RESIDENCE, Removed from near Newport, and snppÜed by iU?.SRS. MAPLE and CO" MESSRS. MAR- SHALL and SNELGROVE. and Other Noted Houses, together with THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF "PARK HOUSE," BY ORDER OF THE OWNER. WHO IS LEAVING THE DISTRICT, Together with the COLLECTION OE PICTURES a choice COLLECTION OF CHINA. BRIC-A- A C MARBLE STATUARY, Bijouterie, and IRAI. I 'RL'MS PI:RCIF.?SED AT THE SALE OF T LOATR/D tx1 CARLlOFOlm. All the cost)y car- Pets, plate, household linen, a Milner's safe, and numerous 0: her effects. ?TESS? C.OT-fW-AITZl .l.' and PERRY ha?e received instructions to Remove and SELL by AUCTION, at their  No. ?' HiKh-?treet. Cardiff, on T t: E,?DY and WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 20th and 2f1, st December, ?98. at Eleven o'clock punctually, the VALUABLE APPOINTMENTS ?ND ORNAMENTAL ITEMS (REMOVED ABOVE). Comprising the CONTENTS OF 12 BEDROOMS '^lading TWO EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MADE BEDROOM SUITED in Walnut nnd R?. wood. each with 7ft. Wardrobes; -it 6FT. 6IN. DARK WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE, TWO 6FT LOUIS XV. DESIGN BEDROOM SUITFS, and smaller otici in Mahogany, Walnut, and Ash. ALL BRASS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING Toilet Services, Down Quilts, Dressing-room Furnitnre, and Contents of Servants'-oham- Furniture, THE LARGE DRAWING-ROOM and smaller one adjoining, a MAGNIFICENT IX- LAID SUITE, upholstered in Costly Silk. with superb Curtains to Match. PAIR OF CARD TABLES en suite; also the inlaid Bonheurs W rttmR Tables, and EscritoirM. A VALUABLE NEARLY NEW SEVEN OCTAVE COTTAGE ??)RTE. by JOHN BRINSMEAD and SONS, in lWralnut Cae, together with Five Other Pianofortes (see Soecial Advertisement) A !r of Empire Mirrors. The DINING-ROOM ??T?K"?iT?'U!-Rh IN POLLARD OAK OF SUITE IN MOROCCO, MASSIVE SIDEBOARD, richly curved; 10ft, extending frame Dining Tabto and Overrnantel, A MASWIVK CHESTER FIKF.n Overmantel, FURNITURE IN MAHOGANY of SUITE OF tight Chairs and Two Divans Arm Lounge Numerous Stags' Heads. Oriental Rugs, &c,: TWO BOUDOIR SUITES, in dark Mahogany of Louis XV. style, comprising a pillow suite in silk with saving eover, EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ? CABINET. 5FT. WIDE: another Suite  S A MASSIVE OAK BREAKFA? ROOM SU-nE. 6ft. Oik Sideboard and larM Table. -?e.: A 10FT. BY 4FT 61'\ MAHOGANY TI}'1cD:T' l b ¡,f;I¿(r,rÎk AND CO., with Cues, '"? Aeee,orip: cni'PPENDALE LinRARY FURNITURE with BOOKCASES &c" to match: Readins Writing, and Occasional Tables Ac !?'.H"A??LL ? AND CORRIDORS IN ANnQt-? OAK. consisting of Stt-2- Seats HnU-ttands &e OAK. The COSTLY CONTENTS OF RECEPTION. ROOMS. of richly-upholstered occasional uid ROOMS, of richiy.uph.tstered occ..io?'. PIC TURE3 ? CljNA. BRIC-A-BRAC All th« NPARLY NEW OUIETAL ?? F.Nc lr TSH C.HPETS. RUGS. ,1(." A LARGE Oil/ PAI"TIG (7ft.by6ftJ By BARRY. P..A. (1741-1806). entitled 13Y'. MIT-0 PENDING THE OAK" A beautiful eximnle of this celebrated artists jolouring, and of hi wonderful anatomic knowledge. The whole of the Piated Ar?' C?i?es of T)e??ert IItc"? c?.c.: J! and Coffee Services, and X?mpnn'i Other T'^ 0\ VIEW SATURDAY AND MO\D?- DECEMBER 17th AND 19th Ciitalogill- 4 may he had of the Auctioneors, It. High-street, Cardiff, a2796 ON TrESTMV^KXfT ^ATjE HT'?-CI'ASS PIANOFORTES. TIbTESSRS. UOTTWALT? HOW?Ty.? 'nd PERRY wi" SELL by AUCTION, at their Salercoms, 11, High.treet, Cardiff, on ?'t, ?????T. 20th December l8aR SIX VALUABLE PIANOFORTES: — An Upright (}"?nd FuH-trichord Iron-frame I a n o io r t e, bv JOHX BRINSMEAD and SONS A11 Oblillne noPo?T?PA?'-v? Upright Grand Pianoforte, by PAUL VANEY A ?Sil?i!il.ior,l ??-"°" Piano- f rte. b,- HERMANN. AnL'prt?ht lirand O^'erstrung Iron-frame lli,itiofei-te, h "STFINBACII A Powerful Tvichord Chck-action AC,ooitwta„^eo Phnoforte, hv MI IR SITH. A b CanAt\ ljJjh.NLrhK. Check-action Pianoforte by nu Kf>y AMKJ<!C.? OPOAN bv the South Ameri. can Organ l omoanv; 6 stops, knee s-vel! Ac ?" 0? VIEW DAY P?{?W? T???"'  SALE AT 2 .M O'CLOCK. a2797 -_U PONTARDULAIS. TO BUTCHERS. BREEDERS, DAIRY FARMERS, 4c. XMAS FAT AND STORE CATTLE AND SHEEP SALE ON TUESDAY, THE 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 1898, "IITESSRS. WL M. WILLLUŒ and l' CO, h°!' their Fim of the PropoMd AV<U\L S\LFS f FAT CATTLE, &c., us above. A number of Prime Fat Cattle. Cows, and Calves, Pure-bred and Pedigree Hereford and Shorthorn Bull Calves from 3 to 5 months old; 150 Fat Wethers, Sheep, and Lambs. Full Particulars mav be obtained from the Auctioneers at early date. OfiiccH. Pontardu'ais. December 10, 1898. 61845 MODEL AUCTION MART. NORTH-ROAD CAR- DIFF.-TO PUPLICANS, DEALERS, AND PRIVATE UUYF.RS. MH. W, H. PASSMORE will SELL h, AUCTION, on FRIDAY NEXT. December 16. 1S98, at Five o'clock, about- 30 doss. Wines, comprising champagne. Moet, Mmnm, Hoidsick, Duetz and Gelderman. Claret, Sherry. Madeira, Hock. Burgundy; also two cases Thompson's Irish Whiskey. 15 bottles Davelle's Cognac; about 14 gallons Irish Whisltev in cask, and several dozens of Briti,;h Win2370,16 MODEL AUCTION MAMiTsblTTHliOAtt (VARDIFF. MR. W. H. PASSMORE will OFFER far SALE by AUCTION, on FRIDAY. Decem- her 16, 1", at Two o'clock, a ciuan'ity of HbeOr US16E, HOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, c?m- prising suites in A.C., damask, and plu-h. brass fenders and kerbs, bedsteads, wire mattres-es. hed. overlays overmantels, carpets, oilc oth. linoleum, chests of d. awe, couches. table-. mail-c rts. ki!ch"n fenders. & a lo-op American organ, by Heath, in walnnt. 23?0zl6 SHORT NOTICE OF SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. t r. >\n**r> • *nton. c>sm?p. It. T. WOODRtTF?has received in- Ir,?f,tiin% fr- n e-rs, EL- Palmer to BELL by AUCTION. Without Reserve, the whole of the FURNITURE, comprising drawing, dining, .rid bed room suites, overmantels, wal. nut sideboard, chiffoniers, bedsteads, bedding Ac.. Ac. On View Morning of Sa:e. Sale nt Two o'clock and Seven in the Evening. 2861.16 i £ >aies t'P auction. SALE THIS DAY. TO DülLmltS AND OTHERS. SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING MATERIALS. ]\TR. J. RICHARD THOMAS has been i,?i?.U(?ted to SELL bv AUCTION, on the 1 remi. ses °" THURSDAY, the 15th f DECEM.- ER. 1898, at 2.30 p. m the whole of the MATERIALS Comprised in the Building known a "Orock- herotown House," situate on the corner of Queen-street and Park-place, Cardiff, and in the Stable and Outbuildings thereto. rhreo Months' Oredit will be given if desired, subject to approved security. Conditions of Sale and Permission to View may be obtained from the Auctioneer, or from Mr. George Bees, Solicitor. both of Andrews'- bui'dings, Queen-street.Cardiff. a2799 SALE TO-MORROW. GLOUCESTER. SALE OF IMPORTANT FREEHOLD MANUFAC- TURING PREMISES. 1ITESSRS. BRUTON, KNOWLES, and CO. are instructed by the Executor of the late Mr. Francis Andrews to SELL by AUC- TION, Oil FRIDAY, December 16th, 18C8, at Three for Four o'clock, in eight or such other Lots U8 may be determined upon at time of Sale, valuable Salo, FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, Situate on the quay and in Quay-street, com- prising the extensive and important trade pre. mises, lately known 88 The Old Gasworks, with spacious warehouse, in the occupation of Mi7. A. H. Taylor, Hide. Fat, and Wool Merchtnt; suite of offices, with warehouse in rear, formerly occupied by the Glouoester Gas Light Company, and afterwards by the deceased proprietor; two warehouses, workshop, yard, &c., lately occupied by the Gloucester Pin Manufacturing Company; larg-a shed, with yard, lately occupied by the deceased pro- prietor; spacious factory, with offices, sheds, yards, &c" lately occupied by the Cowburn Patents Company (Limited); mason's shop, polishing shed, office yard. &c., in the occu- pation of the Phcenlx Enamelled Slate Com- pany, and brass foundry, with yard, in the occupation of Messrs. W. Sisson and Co., together with nine dwelling-houses and cottages, the whole covering an area of about 5,000 square yards. a ou j. square The above Premises will be on view on Wed- ne,dav. Thursday, and Friday, the 14th, 15th, and 16th inst. al1piIlt, and Plans of the Auctioneers. Gloucester, or of Messrs. Hannam-Clark and Co.. Solicitors, Glouoester. 61)38 SALE THIS DAY. 35, CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF. TO FANCY DEALERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS. PI( II HE FRAME MAKERS, AND OTHERS. MES SRS. W. C. CLARKE It DOVEY hlve received instructions from the 1'1'0- prietor to SELL hv AUCTION, on the Premises as above, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 15th and 16th December, 18)B, at Six o'clock Each Evening the whoe of the valuable STOCK-IN-TRADE AND UTENSILS of It PHOTOGRAPHER, FANCY DEALER. OILS AND WATER COLOUR MERCHANT. &c. The Stock-in-Trade consists of framed engrav- ings, water-colours, oil-paintings, portraits of national and local celebrities, &c.. Eyre and Spottiswood's artists' material cases, artIsts canvasses, drawing paper, placques, Iris and other wares, opal glasses (various sizes), mirrors, v?ks'?. &o., kc. \'tTh :höl";óntents of the studio, fancy boxes of stationery suitable fcr Christmas presents, a large quantity of picture frame mouldiugs, also photographic accessories, including back-ground, studio stand, camera, and lens, chairs, tables, &t?indt\1:'te;,ait:e;e on ta::¿". i ?so a large quantity of unframed pictures and photograph frames. The whole will be Sold Without Reserve. Note.—The Proprietor (Mr. H. J. B. Wills) is giving un the Premises at the Castle Arcade, and in future will give personal attention to customers at his new Studio and Art Gallery, 22; The Morgan Arcade. Cardiff. The Sale will Commence punctually at Six o ctock Each Evening. All Further Information in respect of this Sale can be obtained at the Offices of the Auc- tioneers 31, Queen-street, Cardiff. tin!jeer,3, this 7th d.D:_ecemb4 SALE THW DAY CONTINUATION OF SALE. IMPORTANT SALE <II<' SHIPPING AND MOTHER SHARES. ESSRS. H. C. JOBSON and CO. have been favoured with instructions to nnnr-T. by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Exchange, ?''?.,TO-DAY (TH?R?DAY). December IMh V18o9n8o at Three p m.. the following SHARES 1/64 Share in S.S. Woodlands. 2/64 Shares in S.S. Volage. 2/64 S.S. Crimea. M Steam Tug Royal Briton. ?,64 S.S. Newby, :> South Cambria S.S. Co. (Ld.) 53 Goldcliffe S.S Co. (Ld.) •' £ ^,ilS- T- j0neS ?-?-?'' 1/54 „ „ 8.S, Rapid. 1(54 „ „ 8.8. Raglan. 1/64 5*^ 8 8. C°- (Ld.) }/64 Radnor S.S. Co. (Ld.) ?M S.S. Rhyl. 1 Walter Thomas S.S. Co. (I?d) l lolo Morganwg S.S. Co. (Ld.)  ?'stay S.S. Co. (Ld.) 6M 8.8, Hanthony Abbey. ?H S.8. Ea.sby Abbey. 3 ?ll" 100 Lady Lewis ?.S. Co. (Ld.) 7 K<i5 n '• Mrestei-n Bailway Ordinary Stock. .C400 London and North Western Railway Ordinary Stock. £ r,(K)0r3aK Vale Bailway Ordinary Stock. For Furt,her Particulars appiy to the Auc- tioneers, 56, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff. lelegrams: "Jobson, Cardiff." a2731 SALE THIS DAY RE ??FIt.'I.DING-A BANKRUPT SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES CWAITILLERY AND BLAENAU OWBNT ?_p:SSRS. WM. SANDERS and SONS .I.. have re'lvt!<1 instructions to SELL by Ai^TTnv ,.u ?'.?'???'- Abrti!lorv, on T?Hr????,?e 15th d? ay of December. 1898, it Three (?' I 1 in the Áftern wm, subject to Bs»uch wCondiit+w- ns as hall be then produced and in the follOwing Dr such other Lots as may be MWSra VA°,h" lS" -? LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES' SHOP, &c., &c., viz. — 1%'INIF'ICE D-11'1:R RACE I 'y??'??E. CWMTILLERY L?,t 1, All those Nineteen Dwelling-houses in Winifred-t,.rra,e, Cwmtiilery (Nos 1 to 6 in. elusive, now or recently let at a weekly ren[ of 9s. e'ch; 00it?g?, let ,t 3s, 3d per wweeeekk, ^oa. 77 to 17 inclusive, now or recentlv jo at a weekly renktl of 6s, 3d each and No ?lf. v °sctller with the five-stalled Stable and Coach-house at rear, with the "all above Nos, 1 to 6 incll1sive, together with the jtAOiss, ? ?d?pon JÜ'Le for 999 years  ??'?' 1891, at a ground rent of £6 9s" and the remainder of the property lim a similar term commencing 1st July, u^ nirTfJrlU sround ,rent of £ 7 17s ind ROSEBEItY SHOP, BI,AENAU GWENT. Lot 2, All that L and Shop,  Blaenau Owent now i. the occupation of Miss E. Havnes together ,,i ,11 the t?,, let at the rleeasp p-'cctin!ve erreonntts soof 6s. 65 d,. and 4s 6d weoWU. The property is held under "'e^e for a term of rs1,sS 'y- commencing 24th  99 vee a^|round%tr, of T6 T"'cing 24th Ju»e' l889, Fnrther Particulars apply to the Aile. ™ th° Au°- tion^Mat^heiS roiiftce28PP8yt M ff ir Mr Mora a2772eiSS" ?R?LSandEDE. 8olicitors. ni. St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 1'. ND OTHE'liS OP KXECUTORS A ND OTaHFRS M?.??? WILLIAM SANDEP?  b??UrTIO?" instrncted to OFFER for SALE bv A 17C1'IOX, at t io 1(Jyal Hotel Car- ditY, on TUESDAY. December 30th 1893 at Seven o'clock in the Evening, snhkc: to COndftiom be then '?- i,ru"U('"1' tollowin^ valuable Viz. LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTOSRS °OP CHRISTOPHER ORIFFTI'HS, DECEASED. PENABTH ROAD Lot 1. The Corner Shop and D"!Hng-houge being No. 146 h-r(?.d with the Cottag (recently cccup.ed a? a separate dwelling) ?'d St!bllng at rear, with side entrance from Franulen-streot. ^d1 2. The DwetHng-house. No. 148, Penarth- road, These Lots are both suitable for extensinT, to th? street frontage as modern hop premises, and are he:d v?ith a P.rtio? $ tn3ienla¡efreW1eWtlnl o??y?? commencing 1st May, 19?. The t?!' grouad rent reserved by the lease is ?! 1, 8d and the whole of that rent w 11 be •apportioned ttw? the Lotv as follows -42 upon Lot 1 and f l is. 8d. ?- Lot 92- -£2 UP};X'L!b¡NS-¡1F.F.i' UPOll l,ot i. (FORMERLY FRANCIS-STREET) OFP œOR1ŒRL i>E1tlgiB;ri;E'f), OF'F Lot 3. The DwHinghouso. No. 1. Frank'en street, with side entrance to stabling and wort! shons at rear: let at a renUil of Us Per week Thi Lot ¡s he'd as to part under :hen?ove mcnUoned lease. and as to tha rcVd.ie under a te?e for a term of 57 years com me?c.rg 1st May, B98, at a ground rent  jEl 10, and it is intended th?ne ?no? of the Lot ?'" be charged with that ronnd rent, TO CLOSE AN ESTATE BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTnlt, RANDON-PLACE Lot 4. AU those Threa Dwelling-houses, .ituate Nos. 30. 31, 0 ml 32 Satidm-olace, ( difr. n->^w or recently let at th?" respective -.eo)<]v rents o?' 9,. 9s. and 10, and held under ;e?e ? ,I term of 99 years commencinfr 29th S^enPtteemmWbei, 1852. at a rcnnd rent of ? 8;. BY ANOTHER DIK Ef'TION BRO?IELD-STREET Lot 5, A)i that nwenin?-hou-e. situate Nn 9? Bromne'd-strcet. (}ra"ehwn: let at th? weekly rent of 9., and he!d for ate/m °o? T™nCinir ?" 1m. at a ^nrul re ifC £ 1 7s i r"F¿r'.)\t Par'ien1ars, as to "n:v 0f the L'"? apo?- to the Attcti?neFrs. at their rmc? 28 8'. Marvstrect. C?rd!fr: or ? to Lot, i and 3 t<. Mp1" G. F HII and Son Solicitor 27. High-street. Cardiff: and as to Lots 4 and 5. to Messrs. Merrils and Ede, Solicitors in Sf, Mirv-frtreet, CoLrdiff. n2783 TWEI,YE P0PT7LAR SONGS FOR Id, | WESTERN MAIL, CARDIFF. &alc!z bp Itirtleit. SALE THIS DAY. SALE OF SUPERIOR OFFICE FURNITURE AT BOROUGH-CHAMBERS, WllAilTON- STREET, CARDIFF. MR. D. EVANS is instructed to SELL -?' by AUCTION, at 0flirts occupied by T,o"'If and Co., on tho First Floor of the ,bo?e-d Premises, on THURSDAY, 15th D.Ombe? 1898' at Eleven o'clock, MAHOGANY I?DESTAJj ?nd o?? TÄ'B: DESKS, CUPBOARDS, SHELVES, WASHSTAND, CilAIR, CARPETS, LAMPS, FENDERS, FIRE- CIIAIlt, DEED-BOXES, COPYING PRESS, YOST TYPEWRITER. Ac.. &(?. Also a MILNER'S IRON SAFE, 42in. by 27in. bv ?zi?. *IZ'S rn1tie\g 4ffic,y 9\iinoïce, CtT-: SALE THIS DAY. 59, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. UNRESERVED SALE OF FURNITURE. FINE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE, CARPETS. PICTURES. Ac. MES8- 3. W. FOWLER and SON will SELL by AUCTION, on THUKS?AY NEXT, December 15ch, at 59, Queen-Street,3ar- diff, at Two o'clock p.m., the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of dining, drawing-room, and bed- room suites, all-brass Parisian and French bed- steads, 5ft. brass bedstead, toilet sets, carpets, inlaid bureau, lino antique Sheffield plate, antlers, books, two iron-frame pi.inos, musio stool, muic, hall-stand, 20 boxo Ciet S. Ac. a £ 787 59, QUEEN-STREET, CARDIFF. ItfESSRS. WM. FOWLER and SON J-TA will SELL by AUCTION, at 59, Queen- street, on TUESDAY NEXT, December 20th, at Two o'clock, a large quantity of FURNITURE AND PIANOS, Consisting of three pairs toilet tables, 4ft. robe, bedroom suites, dining and drawing-room suites, picture-, carpets, dinner ana tea sets, bronzes, 6 iro i-franip pianos by renowned makers, large quantity slice* nnd bound musio, music otto- man cigars. Alo Furniture removed from 27. Lionel-road, to Satisfy a Distress for Rent. a2812 SALE THIS DAY. Sale No. 5.177. oa\}?RJ1}ry NEXT, DECEMBER 15th, 18%. "JUfESSRS. J. G. MADDOX and SON XTX. have received instruetiom from the Various Owners to Remove and SELL hy? PUBLIC AUCTION, at their Salerooms, 26, Dilk?-,tr?,t, Cardiff, Ab?olutoly Without Reserve, 400 Lots of Valuable HOUSEHOLD APPOINTMENTS, Includin 5ft. and 6ft, carved walnut sideboards, rosewood and walnut cabinets. 8ft" 6ft., ami 5ft. dining-tables, music and china cabinets, a superior pianoforte, fenders, curbs, and brasses, Brussels carpets and hearthrugs, five dining and drawing c;6: suites, marble clocks, pairs i bronzes, oil painting and etchings, walnut hall stands and chairs to mth. ?,t?i? carpets and rods, two roU-top desks, walnut 4ft. bookc?se gOW;dlSiS\abi' h\lr\,S:.¿ I 16ft, black walnut best bdchamher suite, ? 5ft, ditt?, four other bedroom suites, 6ft. and 4ft, wardrobes, with pairs of handsome toilets to match, eight full-size iron and brass French bedsteads, with spring and wool mattresses to fit, feather beds, sets of ware, chests of drawers, towel .ils, &c„ &e. tOÓJ1 Vil Day Prior to and Moming of Sale, which will oommeuce at Two o'clock sharp u2783 SALE THIS DAY. QUEEN-STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF. LARGE UNRESERVED SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FUNITURE. removed from Barry hland by order of the Owner. TMTESSR? MOORE ° and C0"?are i ? structed by the above Gentleman to Remove to their Salerooms, Queen-street and SELL by AUCTION? on  TH?RS??? D?'a?!?- 15t)? 189 *he CONTENTS OF EIGHT ROOMS, Comprising dining, drawing, and bedroom 8nits, 6ft. and 5ft, sideboard" overmantels, dinmg-tables, cabinets, hall ,trind?, bookcases, d;irl'l'ddie ;tt'S:: ;g: I toHets, brass curbs, fire bra??es, dinner services, cutlery, and bronzes On View Morning of Sale. Sale at Two 0 clock. a2795 pOSTPONEMENT OF SALE. FREEHOLD LAND, MUMBLES. This Sale is POSTPONED until THURSDAY, the 29th December. MUMBLES, SWANSEA. ?INTPORTANT SALE OF VERY VALUABLE AND? ATTRACTIVE tREEUOLD BU1LMNU tL1A,M).WILLIAM J. REES has received 1VTR- WILLL\I J. BEES has received ,¿, instructions from the Mumbles Railway and P..i.er Company to OFFER for SALE hv PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Mermaid Hotef Mumbi?. on THURSDAY, the 29th day )f December, M38, at Four o clock in the After- noon. all that VERY VALUABLE AND ATTRACTIVE FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND, Viz. Lot 1. All that very valuable and desirable Freehold Building Plot, situate at Southend, Mumbles, having a froutaga of 180ft. to the Jnal/l road leading from Swansea to the Mumbles Pier, and containing about 1 rood and 25 perches. This position is very attractive for Marine Residences, being near to the Mumbles Pier. Bracelet Bay, and the Coast Path to Langland and Casweil Bays Lot 2. ALI that very important and valuable Freehold Building Land siLuate at The Dunns near the Oystermouth Station on the Mumbles Railway and Pier Line, at the Mumbles, con- taining ibout.3 acres 2 roods 13 perches, having a frontage to the Swansea Bay of about 1,250ft. and to the main road of about 720ft.. eligible for tho erection of Marine Residences and Filers; alsj about 600ft,. to the Public Promenade. the event of this Lot not being Sold, it will be Offered in Three Portions as shown by the letters A, B, and C. The water and gas services are laid in the main road. The drainage of this land can easily be connected to the main sewer. which also passes along the main road. I artkulars, Plans, and Conditions of Sale may be had of Nicholl Morgan, Esq.. Solicitor. 30, Budgo-row, London, KC,; Mr. David R Y?oY]c, Chartered Am.u,,t..t 7, Fisher-street Swansea; or of the Auctioneer, at his Omces; The Laurels, Sw&iu?ea 61349 PLANT, iMPORTANT SALE OFMACHINERY7PLANT, ItTR. DAVID ROBERTS will SELL, at 01 theau Early ?''? J??UARY. the whole of MACHINERY, PLANT, &c., Fixed and other,,is?, now lying at the Port Talbot Tin-plat.i Wcrks, Port Talbot. further Particulars will appear luter. 61875 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT TO BREWERS, LlCESEn VICTUALLERS MAND OTHERS. ESSRS. STRAKER and SON have been instructed bv Mr. George Henry Hooper to SELL by AUCTION, at the Grey- hound Hotel- Abergavenny, on TUESDAY the 10th J, anuary 1899 (unless previously Disposed Oi). at Two for Three o'clock in the After- noon (suhject to Conditions of Sale to be then prod"^pfM the V^luab'« FREEHOLD, FREE, DOUBLE- LICENSED HOUSE, Known as "THE FARMERS' ARMS HOTEL," immediately opposite to the Cattle Market, Abergavenny. Also Two Leasehold Dwelling-houses and Plot of Building Land on the Danybryn Estate, Abergavenny. Detailed Particulars will anpear in future advertisements, and for Further Particulars anply to the Auctioneers, Abergavenny' Messrs. Treharne and Treharne, Solicitors, Pentre, Glum., or to B. K Hodgens, Solicitor Aberga veiiny. 61877 SALE THIS DAY. IN BANKRUPTCY. RE R. J. CORNFORD. PUBLIC-HALL, NEWBRIDGE MON TO DRAPERS. CLOTHIERS. AND OTHERS. TMrR. JOHN YOUNG has been in- structed by G. H. Llewellvn. Esq., Official Receiver in Bankruptcy, to 8}LT, bv PUBLIC AUCTION the whole of tho above debtor's STOCK-IN-TRADE OF DEAPERY HOSIERY, AND HEADY-MADE CLOTHING, Comprising men's, youths', and boys' suit, overcoats, ha's and caps, ladies' jackets shawls, aprons hats, Ac.; babies' (,i,tf{it;: quantity of carpeting, flannel, flannelette, dress material. ?alho, lining, suitings, blanketing piint, ¡¡,ce, collar, tIes, gloves, handkerchiefs socks, pyjamas night-dresses, wools, thimbles cotton, ribbon, artificial flowers, crape, &c. &c, Two coi nteri. fittings round shop brass rods, v.indow stands, outside window blinds stel)S, shelves, lamps, .Hce The Stock has heen removed from High- ,?treet, e" br!:Ie, and Br-jad-strect, Abercarn to the above iMt f?r convenience "f Sn?' The Fixtures and Fittings will remain on the premises, and must he removed by the pur- chaser within 24 hours afte.- the St, le 15 Sale will e he held on '?"?B"!?Y. December 15th. at Eleven o'clock ?.m. D tled Auctioneer's Office. 1. Tredegar-cham- Viers, Newport, December 7th, 1858. 61837 ê1lf£) bu ftnbntf Contnrrt, ,r- pROWN MATCH WORKS, LLAN- DAFF Y AIW, NEAR CAI.LJIKF. tM SALE, by PRIVATE TREATY, lh LEASE of the CIWWN MATCH WORKS, tg?*,her?ith ?tl he MACHINERY, PLANT^Stc. 11: '?'t ? "'? Iiir? ai)i)lv the Liquidator, Mr. J,OIH;!L N JENKINS (Jenkmsj'and Jones, Chartered Accountnuts?. or the !icitor, Mr. T. H. BELL HER. Borough-chaahbpi-s Card1!? 10, Wc'tgate-,treet, arcl.ff, ????14th!)e('p]Tiber.M'9e. a2830 HE GREAT LOOD URLFIER.- '!HOM1'8U?8 '?K PILLS puhtv Lbe f(?uimt I)Ioc, ? ;t ?dl??itiiiey& Pur,3 Blood Stomach. L,ver ad ? reli?vf) everv Disea.-?e of  .It Thousands h?ye been cured by frtih.v1e~. se de?f.1 I ;s ?ere d.?e could n? be rhbv '"Y other medicine Sold by JrL. ^,TK1"1.^ ,n ,l)nlV' h ?. and 2 9d. Mc? Sqent bv rail .to any l"?''?" ?' '? Manufac- Mry. 44, Oxford.tr t, Swanae? 46601 &alto bp ittitotr. TMPORTANT SALEOFGROWING TIMBER. To be SOLD, by TENDER, a PLANTATION of Valuable LARCH, of about 60 Year* Growth and more than 13 Acres in extent, situate on the Farm of Wemilit, in the Parish of Nevern, in the County of Pembroke. Also Valuable HF»DGE-HO\V TIMBER on the Farms of Wen- allt and Scyborwen, in the said Parish of inevern. The Plantations are near to the road lead- ing from Newport to Crymmych, and are about 5 miles from the Railway Stations of Boncath and Crymmych. on the Great Western Bailway, and about 3 miles from the Seaport of Newport. The Owner of the Property Mr. W. Griffiths, of ««enallt, wili pg&U out the Timber to in- tending Buyers, and for Further Infonnation apply to the Owner's Solicitors, Messrs. Morgan and Richardson. Cardigan. The highest, or any other Tender not neoes- say accepted. 61374 TENDERS. TLARCH AND OAK TIMBER FOR SALE. ENDERS are Invited for 1,OO LARCH POLES and 1,435 OAK POLES, In LLETTY GOTTA WOODS on the Farm of Dolgwmucha, near HanybytherSt:tUon. on the M4uich"wr and Milford Railway E. Lloyd, will Thetenint.ofthoF?rm.??' E.Hoyd.win show the tinb?r. Further Particulars and Conditions may be obtained of Mr. JAMES THOMAS. Estate Agent and Land Valuer, 6, Victoria-place, Haverfordwest, Who will receive Tenders up to WEDNESDAY the 21st of December, 1898. 61807 Cfuiirrs anti Contrarts. .r" rpo BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. TENDERS are Required for the ERECTION o. 20 HUTS at SEVEN SISTERS, near Neath, for E. Evans-Bevan, Esq, Plans and Specification may he seen at the Office of the undersigned. Tender, to be sent in on or before the 30th of DECEMBER. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. J. COOK REES. Architect, 6187_- St. Thomas-chambers, Neath. TO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, ARCHIBALD D. DAWNAY (LIMITED) Keep at the WALES ,,d  ENGLAND (uRDER ?????ORKS. LAST MOORS, (JARMFF. A LARGE STOCK OF STEEL JONTS. FUTCII PLATES, TEES. ANGLES. CHANNELS, &c, Manufacturers of ^F&r. SIFP1'"119, BBIDGE3. STANCHIONS, PATENT SOLID TILE AND CONCRETE FLOORS. Offices: EAST MOORS. CARDIFF. Telegrams: DAWNAY, CARDIFF. Nafonal Telephone: Cardiff. No. 694. L16692 T 0 BUILDE R~S 7 BEST WHITLAND ABBEY GRF.EN SLATES. 10,000 18 X 9 and 2,000 12 x 6, very chpin; ground must be cleared. Also about 4.000 9in, BLUR DAMP COURiSE SLATES, For lowest iric" apply to A. E. CARR. 1664etc STB ATHMORE. SHREWSBURY rp Y P E W R I T I N G ARCHITECTS' WORK ACCITRATELY COPIED BY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS. ALL BRANCHES OF COPYING EXECUTED. CHEAPEST RATES. TYPEWRITING TAUGHT. WESTEHN ]ty £ AIL J^IMITED, ST. MARY-STREET. AND 112. BUTE-STREET' CARDIFF. a 1466 I:, S|)i3ouumrnt5. CARDIFF SCHOOL BOAHD, WANTED immediately. ASSISTANT TEACHERS (Certificated and Uncertiifcated) for BOYS', GIRLS', and INFANTS- SCHOOLS 1-orm of Application and Scale of Salaries will be sent on receipt of stamped addressed envelope JOHN J JACKSON, Clerk of the Board. Shool Board Ofiices, "'?'?'-S?''dens. Cardiff 13th December, 1898. ^21 VAYNOlt SCHOOL BOARD. WANTED at nee, a CERTIFICATE) ASSIS- 'l'ANT MI8'T'RES for the CEFN COED BOARD SCHOOLS, .-ipplicati,ons. stating age, qualifica- tions. and salary required, with copies of rec?t testimonials, to he sent by the 30th INST. to HAROLD V. JONES. Solicitor, Merthyr Tydfil, 61871 Clerkto the Board. »'l)iupinq: :flotlft5. CARDIFF AND BRISTOL. THE MARCHIONESS. DECEMBER. From But* a'rom Bathnrst nasin, Cardiff, BrJt<);1 t'l (VUf. t" Urutol. fFrnm II. 15mln. h 'r 15 Thnrsday 5. 0 after 1 15aThur*day H.lSmorr. 1 6 1, ri' 6. 9, On.?. 17 Saturday 6.30 after 17a.Saturdav 9.4' morn 19 ?'?. f T'? 19 Monday 11.15morn 1 i.15 20 Tne«dav 12. 0 noon 21aV\ ednesitay. 9. Omorll121 Wednesday 1. 0 uftcr .1 1'0 an,1 Fr Fares:— Aftsr Cabin (single), 2s. 6d.; To and Fro (available for Seven Days), 4s.; Fore Cabin (single). Is. 6d.; To and Fro (available for Seven Day?,). 2-'6d. DaysJ). OHN THOMAS. A ent 5002 Packc-t OiffcegBii4e Docks, Cardiff. PA LG R A V R. ALU[til[tY. CO JL liEOiri.AH I.TN i; STIOA iriiliS, FHOI HAIUBUliG TO CAUOtEF ANU CARD[Pkl TO HAMBURG. CITY OF AMSTERDAM CITV OF IRAAFLIUKI CITY OF BELFAST OTVOFLrSHOX CITY OF BRISTOL CITY OF MALAGA CITY OF CADI/, CITY OF OPORTO (?.1 yoil ?oI CITV oi' HOTTER OA SI CITY OF Ij N 1) One of the aiiov.! Eirst-clnsNStenmevs isinteiulrd lu leuve HAMlWKO for CARDIFF null CAUDIFFfor HAMBURG ut vtgkiltir iutoi-vals. For PartieWars apply to Palgrave, Murphy, and Co., 7, Eden Quay. Dublin, or to J. T. DUNCAN and C O Cardie. Agent at-H)?'ÕIf8Ä:dii5 I NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMI'ANY. TENERIFFE, CAPE TOWN. TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA (VIA HOBART), AND NEW ZEA- LAND. Monthly Service. Excellent accommodation. Lew Fares. Special Terms to Families and Round the World PIe ,sure Tours. PAPANUI Jan. 5. Apply to J. B. Wes ray aud Co., 138. Leaden- h¡.II-street, Lor don. E.C.; in Cardiff to S. J. Davies, 9. Edward-place; C- Stewart, 35, Mount SttT.rt-square or C. J. Cudlipp. 32. Castle-road, Cardiff. L14098 J iBtuioutg; ^>ortftic5, *Vf, T) O NTY1' It 1I ) PT I I> A N T RIS A N T A ) PONT YI'RIDP, 1,L AN T, -A -N I) IWONDDA VALLEYS PERMANENT BENEFIT BI:ILEII? SOCTETY. Great Reduction to Borrowers. Easy Re.p¡¡,ymelll:5 to 20 Years. No Annual Charge for Management. Mortgage and Survey Fees Paid by Society. Hcdcmption on Fair Tprm" Advances Made Promptly. For Prospectus apply to the Secretary, Mr. It. S. DAVIES. Town-hall-chambers. 61644 Pontypridd. PRINCIPALITY PERMANENT INVESTMENT BUILDING SOUE'l Y BEST TERMS 10 BORROWERS LOANS AT INTEREST ONLY ON GOOD SECURITIES. Apply for the 38th Annual Report and Pros- pectus, V. SANDERS and iio.NS, Managing Sees., 28, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. AGE N'FS:- Newport: Mr. J. M. WOOD. 24, Jligh-sl PeM.rth: Mr. D. H. EDMUNDS, Windsor-road Harry: Mr. D. II. EDAiUNDS. Market-buildings Ebbw Vale: Mr. J. A. DAVIES, Ida-place. [WDOJ MERTHYR AND DOWLAIS nUIID- ING SOCIETY. Chairman: Mr. Alderman WILLIAMS J,p,. Gwaelodyg.irth Hoiue. Merthvr Tydfil LOANS ADVANCED IN SUMS FROM £10Ü TO £ 10,000. Easy Re-payments in 3 to 17 Years-Favourable Redemption Terms—Utmost Secrecy-Loans on BuUdings in Progress—No Management Charge For P?rt!<-a?r!! anplv to Mr. DAVID DAVIES Secretary, G:etebnd Houe. Merthvr Tydn); to Local Agents throughout South Wales. (JMirrs to £ rt \yESTERN ?\II/-CHAMBERS OFFICES to LET. in Suites of Two. Four, or Six Hooms, on Each Floor Rents from kli per íoon1-.A[)rJY tt. 1 Yr. E. H. CP.AFTER. 60075 V^stern Mail Office- public i^otires. UWAN^EAT GAS-LIGHT COMPANY INCORPORATED 1830, 1861, 1888, 1898. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under the Powers and Provisions of the 'Swansea Gas Act, 189B," SHAREHOLDERS are Required to SEND in to WE, the undersigned, after the 14th DECEMBER. in a reidtered onvelom all SHARE CER'SriCATES" ?rre?f?infr 1he "Original Shar? Capital, 1830, tha "Now Share iira11a, :t 1 "New theêat: 18W," heU by them m?p(!ctive?.y in the t3w?- en Gas-light Company, in older that the said S;1're Certificates may be cancelled, and ex- changed for Certificates of "Consolidated Stock." entitled to 5 per cent. interest in the slid Cornpanv. AND NOTICE 18 HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN tt at the TRANSFER BOOKS of the COMPANY will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 14th day of JANUARY, 1899. By Order. THORNTON ANDREWS, Secretary. Gasworks, Swansea, 14th December. 1898. 61881 THE ROYAL N ATIONA, EISTEDDFOD OF WALES, CABPIFF. 1899. LIST OF SUBJECTS FOB COMPETITION (RHESTR O'R TE8TYNAU) May be Obtained of Newsagents or Direct from the Publishers. PRICE SIXPENCE. BY POST 7d. An Addendum 4pp. has been added -in" First Edition Previous Purchasers Can Obtain this on rpplicatioa to the Publishers. Post Free for One Penny, ESTER N Jj^fAIL LIMITED, ST. MARY-STREET. CARDIFF, I ON DON • P? FT.FFT-«TT?EET E r CROSSWELLS CARDIFF BREWERY I (LIMITED). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TRANSFER BOOKS relating to tho FOUR-AND- A-HATY PER CENT. MORTGAGE DEBEN- TURES of the above Company will be CLOSED from the 19th to 31st INSTANT, both days inclmi,e, By ?d'f.r. THOS. W. WALMSLEY, Secretary. Re?'sterp(i Oflie?: The Brewery, Caerphilly. December 14th, 1898 2857zl7 T ONGCROSS STREET BAPTIST cnCRCH, CARDIFF. On WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY NEXT, tho 15th and 16th December, A SALE OF WORK, Will bo held in the SCHOOLROOM of this CHURCH, when a LAnOE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL MATERIALS will be Displayed on the Stalls. Proceeds towards Funds of the Church. Sale to Commence Each Day at Three. Adults, 6(1.; Children, 3d., which charge also includes Entertainment. a2825 "PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. GRAND MASONIC BALL To be held at the TOWN-HALL. CARDIFF, 18th JANUARY, 1899. (In aid of tho Tenant Lodge Charity Fund.) Full Particulars in late- advertisement. a2823 THE RHONDDA VALLEY 1 BREWERIES COJIPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the REGIS- TER of TRANSFERS of the COMPANY'S DEBENTURE STOCK and PREFERENCE EHAlmS will be CLOSED from the 19th to the 31st DECEMBER inclusive, preparatory to the Payment of the Half-yearly Interest and Divi- dend. By Order of the Directors, WM. R. DAVIES. Secretary. Pontypndd. t3t1ii)e1(,¿2ià, Secre1:ili S P F, C I A L NOTI-CE Private Xmas Greeting Cards. Sample Books Now Ready. Large Selection. WESTERN JlLUL STATIONERY DEPARTMEN" T' CARDIFF. ORDERS SHOULD BE SENT IN AT ONCE NO ORDERS TAKEN AFTER Tilt 16th INST. a2474 fJrojjmifS, A TREVO^RSRTsThILL, and A CO., Land and Estate Agents—Head Office, 12, Th()mp5[)n.treet, Barry Dock (Tele- phone No. 26), Barry Island (Telephone 50), 386, Cowbridge-road, Canton, and 23, St. Mary.strect, Cardiff (Telephone 336)—Beg to Draw Attention to the following:- TIOPS.-Premi,ses, situated in Oowbridge- S road. close to tram terminus, now being turned into Shops, to be Let or Sold; splendid position in rapidly increasing district- openings for chemist, a surgery, watch- maker, tobacconist, outfitter, and almost any trade, Incu3lve rent, ".00;, per week. 392, Cowbridge-road. — Family Residence 3 having live bedrooms, bathroom, two sitting-rooms, &c,: re-decorated to suit tenant; rent 12s.; key at No. 388. KINGSLAND-RO AD.—Nicely-finished HonMs Kat 12?. 6d.; 1)i-crl?king Victoria Park at rear; si* bedrooms, bathroom, two reception- rooms. Ac.; papered throughout. BARRY DOCK, Thompson-street.—One or Two B Nice Shop Premi es, with House, to he Let or Sold; suit any trade; rent, £ 45. Also a Warehouse at Rear. MORTGAGEE'S Sale.—Five CottaM Resi- f 0 J'I:? i tef'E:; Dock, producing 35-. d, wekly; pric(> £150 each, 1"01. 144, For Further Particulars apply to— MESSHS, A. TREVOR ROBEHT, _■ ?? HILL, ?"? CO. 532M WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Somerset '?)er)fn,We!)-fr?uented.Otd-t-?t?b- lished, Freehold Boarding-house, as a Going Ccnctrn, Fully Furnished, as it stands, with immediate possession —Wansbrougii and Sons are instructed by the owner, who is retiring from business, to SELL by PRIVATE TREATY a well-known, favourite, and particularly com- fcitable BOARDING-HOUSE situate and being in the best part of the town. It is in close prrxopity to the sea, occupies a. jxxsition of pleasing elevation, th?ough which very beau- tiful Views are obtainable. Very t??,ciaJ atten- tion has been devoted to the drainage ad sani- Mry trrangt?me,?t?, a ,?rtifte-t- of ?hi?h wil' ho handed to the nurchaser. —For any Further Particulars and to View ap?lv to Wansbrou?h :?i&S 64,n1[I:otP:t;I'L,h 61962^ j riisuranre Coniunmrs. THE yULCAN Jg OILER AND QENERAL JNSURANCE CO. (LIMITED) (Late The Boiler Insurance and Steam Power Co., Limited), THE ORIGINAL BOILER INSURANCE CO HEAD OFFICE 67 KING-STREET, MANCHESTER. Established 1859. Subscribed Capital £ 375,000 BOILERS AND ENGINES INSURED AND INSPECTED. Rates quoted to meet the WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT, Employers' Liability Act, and Common Law. Third Party. Fidelity, Guarantee Insurance, Individual Accident Insurance. Upwards of 40,00) Boilers and Engines under supervision. F. L. CP.OSLAND. M.Inst.C.E.. M.Inst.M.E.. Chief Engineer, EDWARD HADFIELD. Secretary. Application for Agcnclts Invited. South Wales Superintendent: E. HUGHES, 53, 1J0ck.strt. Newport, Mon _L]S<56j I rpEETH! J?ENTISTRY) ?EETm Restore Mastication, Digestion, and Beautv' MR. K E A L L SURGEON DENTIST (42 Years' Experience; 32 Years in SwanMa) 189. HIGH-STREET, loW ANSEA (Just bolow the G.W.R. Station, came Side) Begs to intimate that he can produce a per. fectlv fitting Set of Teeth in one clear day 'I he very best workmanship guaranteed. Painless Dentistry bv Gas, also by Anassthetics. Cocaine, and Ether Spray. Partial Sets from 5s. per Tooth. ipper Lower Sets from Two Guineas. TESTIMONIALS. I Inatetteraddrei-tedtoMr.KeaHbvnr!. J. Slade Kin?. M U M B.C.8.. ?mhe? t?' Royal College of Phy.iciM.. ?on he' remarks: — I have every conndenee in «nn, skill M D??,ti-t. n d I have had many onn? tunnies of "S your euco??ui Dental tiurgery. I Testimonial frota the late Sir John He«ket,h Leinbrmzs. Bart :Sir John Hesk tb Leth. bnd? can conMottty recommend Mr. Keall I as a Dentist. Sir John and Lady Lethbndge most heartily wish Mr. KeaH ?ryp..?? earthly success." ms l^UR TUE LATEST SPORTING AND I A GENERAL \EW8. BUY iHE"EVEM\n! EXIIHESS PRICE HALFPENNT Christmas at itiounritment!g. CARDIFF. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS CARDS, From 4Jd. per Dozen. XMAS ANNUALS FOR CHILDREN. Prayer Books from 5d. each. Bibles from lOd. each. XMAS CARDS, 50 for Is. 3d.. Post Free. DIARIES AND ALMANACKS. WRITING DESKS, CABER. AND ALBUMS. PHOTO ALBUMS AND FRAMES. PURSES, POCKET BOOKS. LETTER OABES. Playing Cards and Gaines. THE gCHOLASTIC rpRADING (JOMPANY, J^IMITED, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. 7, ST. JOHN'S-SQUARE, CARDIFF. a2824 SWANSEA. E. M. HICKS AND Co., THE SWANSEA CONFECTIONERS, 31, WALTERS-ROAD, • H 1, NORTHAMPTON-PLACE (Corner of C ai, i'-ithileld Street.), SWANSEA, Hatve a. Large Variety of MADEIRA, CHERRY, VALENCIA. AND OTHER CHRISTMAS CAKES, FANCY PASTRlEd, CHOCOLATE BOXES, Ac. 61879 ATTRACTIVE NOVELTIES! .l. LADIES or GEN LLEMEN ho are" the. Look Out for a PRETTY and SELECT STOCK of NOVELTIES for the FESTIVE SEASON are respectfully asked to Call and Inspect the As-iort- mont Now o" Vi" at RHYS THOMAS'. As mu.at. our Pric? an Right, and Suit the Times.-Sl. OXFORD-STREET 17, PARK*?! STREET, and NEW BRANCH. 21, FABAN- STREET, ST. THOMAS. SWANSEA. 61873 ^ijuraticnal llnOUl1rtmrnt. CARDIFF. JNTERMEDIATE SCHOOL FOR liOYR NEWPORT-ROAD, CARDIFF. HEAD MASTER J. J. FINDLAY. M.A. The NEXT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (for Pnotta to enter the School ,'nlian next) m)ibn:r ohJ?;}, iDibJ3iR at 9.30 a.m. All Boys are eligible who will be ten years of age on or before .January 20th, 1399. Particulars with reference to this Examination, and Copies of the School Prospectus, can be had on appli- cation at the School or from the Clerk to the Governors, GovernOl'!l, Mr. DAVID SHEPHERD. o2766 1, Frederick-street, Cardiff. AN(JJNG,-HOLJDAY CLASSES.- I D Miss Day's HOLIDAY Classes ,Ul Com- mence THURSDAY, 22nd, in the Art Gallery, at Six o'clock. Saturday. Cush.room, 2.50. Miss Day is at Home MONDAYS. Private Lessons by j The Parade, Cardiff. a2145 COWBKIDOE. COWBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Founded 1608).—A FEW VACANCIES ,n the Headmaster's House for Next Term, which be.-ins JANUARY 19th For Prospectus. Ac., apply to the HEAD-MASTER. 61880 PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE. WOODYILLE, PERSHORE, WOR- CESTERSHIRE.—Principals: Mrs. and the Misses TAYLOR (late of Cathedral-road, Cardiff). School for Girls, with High School Teaching Successful Prep, for all Eiarns., Acoomplish- ments. Resident Certificated English and Foreign Governesses, and Visiting Masters. Pernhore is very healthy, being near the Malvern and Bre- don Hills. Terms moderate Good Tennit. Hockey, and Playground. Governees-fitudent Wanted for January 17th, 1899. 61737 PORTHCAWL. i p ORTHCAWL. Stoncleigh lAtdie, C,Ilege. Principals: The FRAULEIN BRILL, TLnnvalled climato, invigorating, yet mild in Winter. Preparation for Universities Higher Locals, and Royal Aon demy of Music, rsext Term begins January 17th. 6172B LGN DON, CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS, KI:'iG'S COLLEGE. ORAL AND CORRESPONDENCE TUITION Meesnt. BRAGINTON. M.A., and llINKS, SUCCESSES: SECOND DIVISION CI.KRKS (June), 115 of 175 places: Boy Copyists (May). 18; Excise (May). 21 of 50; Telegrophir*« (Feb.). 21 of 80 GIRL CLERKS (March), 3 of 15. including lt; Woman Clerks (March). 12; Female Telegra- phists (May) 8: Female Sorters (April) 5 PROSPECTUS from SECRETARY. King's Col- lege, London L14906 Jottl, £ )!!tmg-room&.  CARDR". QUEEN'S FAMILY AND COM- MERCIAL HOTEL, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. This Modern Hotel Occupies a Most Central osiuon. and Contains Magnificent Reception. Billiard, and Smoking Rooms. It has tjcen Entirely He-furnished and Decorated. Electric Light. All the Luxuries and Com- Ion! of a. Firsklas8 Hotel, at Very Moderate Prices, Choicest Wines and 8pirito a2470 ?J.JEEr<E3. Proprietor. NEATH. -h_ JJACKWORTH JJOTEL, NE A TH This Hotel is now under the Management of MR. A C 11 A P 11 E L L (Late of Cardiff). EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATION FOR COM- MERCIAL GENTLEMEN. ORDINARY DAILY AT 1.30. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION AT MODE- RATE TARIFF. a2670  LONDON. T ONDON. ROYAL PALACE J HOTEL. W.—Overlooking HYDE PARK and KENSINGTON GARDENS Finest Public Rooms ;n London. 350 Bedrooms, also Private Suites of Apartments. Moderate Tariff Inclu- sive Terms. Special Rates for Families. L15SW MOUNTAIN ASH THE NEW DUFFRYN COMMERCIAL HOTEL, MOUNTAIN Adtf. ONE OF THE MOST MODERN HOTELS OF AGE. LONG-FELT NECESSITY IN THE DISTRICT. THE ONLY ONE IN THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBOURHOOD. Contains Comicerctal-rooin fitted up on the latest pr'nciple, ( '.ffee-rnom Sfork-r(xjm (one of the finest in Wales), Billiards (two tables) Smoke-rooms. 30 Bedrooms. All the Luxuries and Comforts of a Firet-class Hotel nt Verv Moderate Terms. Commercial Ordinary fr^m One to Two p.m Ch-icest Wine« !)'n? s?'r!'t'"  61669 THOMAS MORRIS. Pi oprietor. BUY THE "E V El N I N G g X P R E S S* pRICE JIALFPEXY SIX EDITIONS DAILY, THE CARMARTHEN BILL-POSTING COMPANY, 13. BRIDGE-STREET. CARMARTHEN Bill-P"S1in.ph:1;:7hn¿0nnt its Branches fhrouthint the Counties of Cumartben, Pembroke, and Car&cazL $usmr5« 1898. CHRISTMAS. 1898. JAMES JJOWELL AND CO" THE CARDIFF J^RAPERS, C.&RDIFF. GRAND A NNUAL XIAS B A Z A A R rpHIS DAY. IN THE CARPET ROOM, TRINITY-STREET (NEXT DOOR TO MARKET ENTRANCES. AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL ARTICLES, TOY GAMES, DOLLS, &c., Ac., Ac. A SPECIAL SHOW CF ETCHING8. ENGRAV- INGS". PHOTOGRAVURES. OIL AND WATER- COLOUR PAINTINGS will be made in the CABINET DEPARTMENT. ALL KINDS OF FRAMES MADE ON THB PREMISES. N OTIC- TO BUYERS OF CHARITY GOODS. J. H. A Co hold the LARGEST STOCK of REAL WELSH FLANNELS. BLANKETS. QUILTS. SHEETS, Vc., of any HOUSE in Wales, and at Prices LOWEI than any other HOUSE. J. H. fe Cr). r.re also Sclling a err large PARCEL OF LADIES' MANTLES, COS- TUMES, and SKIRTS considerably under REGULAR PRICES. THIS J3 A Y JAMES JJOVELL AND CO.. rpHE CARDIFF D RAPERS, CARDIFF. tm R. J. IIEATH AXD SONS. LARGE STOCK OF MAGNIFICENT GRAND AND COTTAGE piANOFORTES AND QRGANS, As Supplied to her !.fRJ. *be Queen and all the Royal Family. THE LATEST CREATIONS OF THE HIGHEST CLASS MAKERS. THE FINEST THAT HAVE EVER BEEN PRODUCED. THE NEW HIRE SYSTEM. ENORMOUS DISCOUNT FOR CASH. SHIPPERS SUPPLIED ON THE BEST EXPORT TERMS, 51, QUEEN STRFET, C« TIDIFF. 70, TAFF-^TREET, PONTYPRiDD. 31, WINDSOR-ROAD, PENARTH. MANUFACTORY. LONDON. a758 C LEA N w H I T E AS TEN E W; PAP E R S. TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN PRICE. CABRIAGE l'i R CWT. PAID Û) TO CLEAB TO ANY PART OF fcfoUTH WALES OB AVE61 OF ENGLAND. SPECIAL TERMS FOIt LAIP.E QUANTITIES OR FOR PINK PAPER?. CA S H W I T II O R D E ft TO yyESTER.N ]y £ AIL, CARDIFF. .1746 JJARGAINS IN pi A NOS. iMPORTANT TO CASH BUYERS. rpHOMPSON AND SHACKELL (LIMITED), QUEEN'S WAREHOUSE, CARDIFF, HAVE HAD RETURNED ON THEIR HANDS ';<JJ: Oi- plAN OS AND QRGANS, OWING TO THE CESSATION UF WAGES It TUE COLLIr.Ul Die 1 lilcT. They Must be ,-Li) at a SACRIFICE to pitv vide Warehouse KodD lor ihtu Regular Stock and an opp .-tumty to Caeh Purchieers now □reseats tt,?if -t b?wtitfl an Instrument lor from FIFTEEN TO TWENTY POUNDS I1Ich as 18 usually Sold at from 36 to 4o Guineas. Every Instrument Ginaiitred practically Equal to New in every particular, and w- char.¡recl within 3 Months il Not Approved. THIS CHANCE SHOULD NOT BE LOST. FULL Particular* set on application to MANAGER, at Head Office Queen s-fiuildin^^ Cardiff, or to any of the Company .uomer?M Branche ? r^BA'S I t