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I BENGER'S FOOD For INFANTS, INVALIDS, and the ACED: DELICIOUS-NUTRITIVE-SIGESTIBLE. GOLD KEDAL AWARDED, HEALTH EXHIBITION, LONDON. Recommended by The Lancet, Britis.k Medical Journal, London Medical Rccord, and the whole of the Medieal Press.— Vide reports ixrah each tin. Benger's Food is sold in tins by Chemists, &c., everywhere.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND 1 IN MEMORIAM. Notices appearing under these headings are charged at the following rates:— If Inserted in the "EVENING EXPRESS, M "WES- TERN MAIL," and "WEEKLY MAIL," 3s. for 30 Words and Id. for each Additional Word. If Inserted in the "EVENING EXPRESS" and "WEEKLY MAIL" only, Is. for 30 Words and Id. for every Two Extra Words. No notices of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the gender. Telegrams or telephonic messages cannot be acted on until confirmed in writing. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. •FJTHEATKE ROYAL, CARDIFF. Lesae and Manager .ROBERT BEDFOBD. TO-NIGHT, AT 7.30 THE FARCICAL COMEDY. THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF MISS BROWN, Preceded by "A PAIR OF LUNATICS." Next Week: "WHAT BECAME OF TOTMAN." Box Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 362. a 13915 FJTHEATRE ROYAL, CARDIFF. MONDAY, June 2nd, Six Nights Only, the Latest Musical Farcial Comedy, WHAT JJECAME OF rpoTMAN. Including all the Pantomime Favourites, viz.: —Arthur E. Godfrey. "Capers"; Leo Ster- ling. "Jimmy Law"; J. E. Nightingale, Widow Twanky and Miss Maud Prenton, ■" Princess Badroulbadonr." Seats can now be booked. e10066 G R AN D TH E A T R F, Lessee and Manager EDWARD QUIGLEY. TO-NIGHT, "THE SHAUGHRAUN." NWt Week: ARRAH-NA-POGUE" and COLLEEN BAWN." el009h31 Tie not in mortals to command success, but well do more: deserve it.Addison. rpHE CARDIFF YPMPIRE. QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. BIOSCOPE PICTURES OF THE FUNERAL OF CECIL RHODES At Cape Town, April 3rd, 1902. Cortege at St. George's Cathedral; Passing Through Cape Town to the Station; Leaving for the Matoppo Hills; the Sepulchre of an Empire Builder. From the Palace Theatre, the H U L I N E S With Tit-Bits of Burlesque—Funny and Musical. Magic Slide Dance on a Wire held at each end in the Teeth of a Clever Girl. A Wonderful Performance by the Three Pretty Sisters MACARTE. the happy Tramp and the captivating Tourist, THE WHEELERS, In Amusing and Clever Cycling Episodes. MAZIE KING, The World's Greatest Tip-toe Dancer. "LITTLE CHARLIE; OR THE TWIN SISTERS," A Laughable and Successful Comedy Sketch, enacted by ARTHUR LLOYD, Assisted by his Daughters, Lilly and Dulcie. J. F. LEONARD, Patter Comedian and Dancer. The Liliputian Irish Comedian, MAJOR DOYLE, In Songs and Stories. A Trio of Muscular Marvels, THE SAXONS, Including ARTHUR SAXON, who claims to be the Strongest Man in the World, and whose astounding feats compel recognition of him aa .& worthy candidate for the distinction. Bicycle); Stored Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early one "between 7 o'clock and 9; late one between 9 o'clock and 11. Box Office Open Daily (with exception of Saturdays) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand Circle. No booking fee. NEWPORT ,"]V"EWPORT EMPIRE; CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director .OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT. The Famous MEISTER GLEE SINGERS, from the Albert-hall, St. James's-liall, Queen's-hall. J. W. HALL. Mdlle. D'ORA. Miss MILLIE HYLTON. JOSIE JONGHMANS. TONY FER- NANDEZ. THE PICQUAYS. BERT GILBERT in "As the Day Passes." Y CE ULVI, NEWPORT. Proprietor A Manager: Mr.CLARENCE SOUNES TO-NIGHT, at 7.30, THE GREAT SPECTACULAR PLAY, TOUCH OF NATURE, Next Week:—The Screaming Comedy, "THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF MISS BROWN." Bookinz Office Open 10 to 10. 79700 PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS, I WANTED, in the Physical Department University College, a Mechanical Assistant. Must be a competent worker in wood and metal. Wages. 30s. a week, with an extra payment for evening work. Apply to Professor Selby, University College. el0067 SALES BY AUCTION. CHURCH STREET SALEROOMS, CARDIFF.—Mr. A. SETCHFIELD is a Buyer of all kinds of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS and surplus and other Stocks, or will Sell came on Commission. Money Advanced on goods sent in for sale. Good prices given and prompt settle- ments made. Sales take place on Mondays and Thursdays at 2 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. e12606 CHURCH-STREET SALEROOMS. CARDIFF. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE. MR. A. SETCHFIELD will SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY NEXT, June 5, 1902. a Large Quantity of Superior HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE and other Miscellaneous Effects, removed from Various Residences for oonvenience of Sale, consisting of a very heavy 6Jt. walnut sideboard, excellent pianoforte, several suites of furniture, 6ft. mahogany wardrobe, duchesse toilets, several brass and iron bedsteads, and the usual bedroom furni- ( ture and kitchen requisites. Also a Consign- ment of American roll-top desks sent in for absolute Sale. Goods on View Wednesday and Morning of Sale. Sale to commence Twelve o'clock sharp. 123805 HOTELS AND HYDROS. CARDIFF. NOTICE. VISITORS TO JJOATH pARK Will find Good Accommodation at FAIR OAK CAFE, TRAM TERMINUS. ROATH PARK. SPACIOUS TEA AND COFFEE ROOMS. GOOD STABLING AND STORAGE FOR VEHICLES AND CYCLES. SPECIAL TERMS ToiTLARGE PARTIES. Apply H. HILBORNE. NOTE.-Twenty Yards from Tram Terminus. Open Every Day from Eight a.m. to Ten p.m. a!3932 SWANSEA. JJOTHERSLADE HOTEL, p LANGLAND BAY, Near SWANSEA, FULLY-LICENSED HOUSE. EVERY COMFORT FOR VISITORS. SPECIAL WEEK-END TERMS. e9981 e9981 SUNSEARAIN SERGE (Regd.) SUNSEARAIN SERGE (Regd.) SUNSEARAIN SERGE Regd.) Warranted to stand the SUN, SEA, OR RAIN. SUIT TO MEASURE, 558. SOLE AGENTS: STEWART & STEWART THE CASH TAILORS, 27, CASTLE AROADE, CARDIFF. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. tBllO TMTLTISJJ BATTLES, issue* in fort- JL* nightly parts, each containing four Photosravuree. One Shilling.—Western Mail Mnnited. Cardiff, and all Newsagents. Part 2 now on Sala- • PAG E 4. t PAG E 4 TO-DAY. i MANNING ON SPRINTING. "RIP'S" CRICKET CARICATURES. i, TO-DAY. PREPAID SCALE. sman Prepaid AdTertiaementa are inserted in the EVENING EXPRESS" fit the following ratea:— ONC*. THB,:B S1X TIMES. TIMES. S. P. S. D. S: D. 12 words or less 0 3 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 0 10 1 3 20 to 26 words. 0 7 1 2 19 Each extra 7 « « words 0 2 0 4 0 6 COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in the WE STEM* MAIL" and "KVENIJVG EXPRESS :— ——• WORDS. ONCE. THBKR SIX TIMES. TIMES. S. T). S. D. g. I>. i-i or less 08 14 20 13to 19 1 0 2 0 3 0 20 to 26 1 4 2 8 4 0 Each extra 7 words 0 4 0 8 1 0 In all casea tile Damo and address are counted as part of the advertisement. PERSONAL. DEMOISELLE rencontree a la procession sur la pelouse du pare du chateau obligerait comminuquer pon adresse pux Messieurs que Pont phbtographicc.- Pricre rcpondro L 74, Express, Cardiff. e121303 CLERICAL. WANTED, temporary Help for several weeks; English lay reader would do.—Apply L 9, Even- ing Express Office. Cardiff. e56o2 SCHOLASTIC. WANTED, private evening lessons Conversational French. State terms L 66, Evening Express. Car- diff. e12703 STUDENT, University College, reqires Boys as pupils ks long vacation, —July—September; elementary school subjects; experienced.—L 34, Evening Express, CardJff. e9003 WANTED, a certificated Head Teacher St. Mary's Infant School, Bute-terrace, Cardiff, September next; Church of England.-APPly Vicar of St. Mary's, Cardiff. e13006 WANTED, resident Governess; knowledge of kinder- V y garten preferred.—1, Clare-gardqns, Riverside, Car- diff* el23o2 LOST AND FOUND. LOST, from 8.18 train Cardiff to Penygraig, at Great Western Station, Cardiff, Saturday, May 24, Parcel, containing, among other things, 2 exercise books and stock lfsts; finder rewarded.—Davies, 54, Longcross- street, Cardiff. e5002 LOST, the 20th inst., in the Llandaff omnibus, a lady's silver-handled Umbrella; reward.—Beturn jg 2> Llandaff-place, Llandaff. elOlhSl BOKOUGH of Neath. £ 5 Beward.—Stolen, on th"e 2nd May, 1902, a gent's Raglan Bicycle, No. B 6,025; black enamelled; straight handle bars; Bowden rim brake; nearly new.—Anyone giving information to the Chief-constable, Neath, leading to the recovery of the bicycle and apprehension of the thief, will receive the above reward. e9204 FOUKD, a grey and white Sheep Dog; if not claimed -L within three days will be sold to defray expenses. —The Don, 142, Penarth-road, Cardiff. el22o2 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. HOUSEMAID, capable, active, strong, wanted for JLJL Oxford, in family of 4, sometimes 5; parlourmaid kept; good plain needlewoman; able to wait table; good wages,—Full particulars to Mrs. Holmes, 4, Raw- linson-road, Oxford.. e13903 t WANTED, General Servant.—Apply, with refe- f t rences, at once to Maindee House, Barry. el32o6 GOOD plain Cook wanted'immed:'ately in small family; 2 other K>aids.?rvan*.s kept.—Apply, statifig all partMulars, to Mrs, Davies, GroveMM, Penyerais. Bhondda Talley. el0304 WANTED, CooR-General.-—Apply Mrs. #Lewis Wil- liams, 39, The Parade, Cardiff. e51o2 GOOD General Servant wanted; good home; no washing.—Apply, by letter, stating age and refe- reace, Mrs. Orsman, Dinas Powis. e86o4 reace, Mrs. Orsman, Dinas Powis. e86o4 REQUIRED, an^i^idSiced PiaiiTCo^bii~n0 bake; good character and references essential Mr. Pugsley, Loxhore, Maindee, Newport. eB9h31 RESPECTABLE Girl, about 14-16, assist housework. -34, Redlaver-street, Grangetown. Cardiff. e5702 WANTED at once, a strong General; country pre- jferred. Also a Boy; to make himself useful.— Apply Steward, Canton Conservative Club, Cardiff. e21h*3l WANTED, a good experienced Cook-General, also Housemaid-Sewingmaid, by June 10th, for family of 3; must have thoroughly good references.-Apply, either by letter or personally, between 6 and 8 p.m., 125, Cathdral-road, Cardiff. eg2o3 DOMESTIC.—Tidy, respectable Girl, about 15^ Apply 12, Dumfries-place, Cardiff. el02h31 WANTED immediately, thoroughly good General Servant; private house.—42, Cowbrldgre-road, Cardlff- el9h31 WANTED, domesticated Help; country, Essex; clergyman's house; no servant kept; family 2. Apply Mrs. Wooton. 9, Victoria-square, Penarth. e98h31 WANTED, good General Servant—Apply, afteTT, 48, Richmond-road, Cardiff. e70o3 WAITRESS, also Kitchenmaid, wanted by June 11th; thoroughly experienced.—Apply, with age, reference, and wageS required, to Manageress, Beaufort Arms Hotel, Monmotrth. e43o2 WANTED, experienced Cook; good wages; small W family; reference.—Mrs. Hann, Aberaman, Aber- nare. 1'11004 ANTED, respectable Girl, aged 17 to 19, for house- work; must be fond of children.—Mrs. Davies, 10, Atlas-place, Canton, Cardiff. el0060 WANTED, good General Servant, with references.— Apply Mrs. Horton, 42, Taff-street, Pontypridd. e7703 WANTED, family Washing by experienced Laun- dress.—42, Spring Gardens-place, Roath, Cardiff. e93o4 WANTED, a thoroughly domesticated Help.—Apply Mrs. Dyher, 38, West bourne-road, Penarth. e13806 HOTEL SERVANTS. WANTED, situation as Baramid or Assistant in draper or confectioner's shop.—Apply M. J. J., 2, Alma-p'.ace, Neath. el31h31 BARMAIDS! Barmaids!!—Grand chances for expe- rienced and novices.—Davies, 48, Charles-st., Cardiff. DAVIES'S Registry.—Barmaid (hotel bar), £ 26; splendid situation; commence Monday. D' A VIES; Registry.—Potman, 26s, outdoors, Cardiff district, wanted. DAVIES'S Registry.—Billiard Markers (2) wanted, 7s.. 10s. DAVIES'S Registry.—Gardener, experienced, 26s. (lad frePt). wanted, Cardiff district. DAVIES'S Registry.—Cook, 15s., Wve Valley.—48, Charles-street, Cardiff. Nat Tel., 01384. e9899 WANTED, young Man for general work and assist fY in bar; live in; reference required.—Lord Wim- borne Hotel, Splotlands, Cardiff. e94b31 BEER and Spirit Trades (wholesale licence).—Smart Couple wanted; rent free and 30s. weekly.— Address Ij 42, Evening Express, Cardiff. e95o4 WANTED at once, a working Barmaid.—Apply~L 46. Evening Express, Cardiff. el05h31 WANTED, smart Girl; used to bar work.—Apply, personally, Railway Hotel, Abergavenny. el21o2 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. WANTED, a Man for Bicycle Repairing.—Apply P. James, Cycle Stores, Tonypandy. el41o3 TALL, intelfigent Girl; used to printing office.—Yates, Working-street, Cardiff. el25o2 BOOT Trade.—Boyla and Co., Cardiff, require smart. active Junior Salesman, salary, reference. tl3306 BOTCHERS.—Wanted, young Man; must be good all-round slaughterman, and assist in shop.—Also strong Lad; to do round and look after horse.—Russell, Swansea. e6203 COACH Painters.—Good Improver; just out time.— Vicary and Co., Coachbuilders, Aberdare. el011h31 FIREMEN, Brakesmen, and Railwaymen of all grades wanted; non-Unionists.—Apply Free Labour-hall, 1, Mill-lane, Cardiff. e24o2 DRAPERY.—Wanted, smart Junior (young) for Dra- pery. Also Improver.—Apply, stating age, expe- rience, salary, to Pugh and Co., Builth Wells. el07o4 INCREASE Your Income.—There are many men who at the present time are earning only a small weekly wage who would be glad to have an oppor- tunity of adding to their incomes. To such men, if they are intelligent, active, and able to spare a few hours daily, this advertisement is addressed; and any- one who wishes to know how his earnings may be incrlased and his interests advanced will be supplied with particulars free upon application. The work need not interfere with any present occupation, and an hour or so per day regularly employed in this particular business has been found by many who have commenced by talcing up the work in their spare time sufficient to make a splendid start, which has encouraged them, after learning the work, to devote their whole time, giving up other employment. Residence In any part of the United Kingdom is no objection, as the work can be localised.—For particulars, address L 35, Even- ing Express, Cardiff. el0058 MILLINER wanted; styliah; must have good refe- rences.—Williams, Bradford House, Tonypandv. el29o6 LONDONER, seeks situation gentleman's Servant L or any capacity; fairly educatedhonest, obliging; Wiltshire or Gloucestershire preferred; good references. —Benfleld, 159, Forest-lane, Forest-gate, Essex. el06h31 DDLE-aged Man and Wife seex place of trust; 1V1 caretaker, any light work; cooking if required; understands honaa; small salary j B" 7, Altatftank-xoad, CndttL ow MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS Continued. OUTFITTING.-wanted, experienced Hand to manage outfitting and mercery department.state age, experience, salary, references, Pugh and Co., Clothiers, Buiith Wells. elOSo4 OLD-established firm require smart Man to represent 0 them on commission; experience unnecessary; state present employment.—Address L 52, Evening Express Cardig- e!16o5 SITUATION wanted as Groom-Coachman; single; k3 aged 25; height, 5ft. Sin.; thoroughly understands duties; leaving through death; good references.—Parry, Pare Stables, Cardiff. e85h31 WANTED, a situation by 2 young Men; together TV or separate; well accustomed to horses, milking, plain gardening, and poultry; good references.—Apply 69, Pembroke-road, Canton, Cardiff. e32o2 WANTED, a good Paperhaiger—Apply F. Hook, Severn-road, Cardiff. elllh31 WANTED at once, stockbroker's Head Clerk; capable of taking charge of books and correspon- dence none except fully experienced need apply.- Apply, by letter, L 12, Evening Express, Cardiff. el0054 ANTED, good Man as ostler; capable^jf ^TrivTng w four-in-hand; must be sober.—Weekes, Merthyr. e67o3 WANTED, Provision Hand and Improver. W. Harris. 144, High-street, Merthyr. el008h31 WANTED, two experienced Gas Stokers; wages. 5s. W per ehift.-Apply Rankin, Manager, Gasworks, Ferndale. e6403 WANTED, position as Shorthand Clerk by certifi- cated phonographer; moderate salary; excellent references.-Apply Fono, Western Mail Offices, Mer- thyr. e6603 WANTED, situation as Plain Gardener; single- handed; aged 27; single.—Address H. Dew Fair- wood Lodge, Killay R.S.O., Swansea. e11703 WANTED, Man that understands roari-matTi7Mr~n> laying drain pipes.—Jones, Aberkenfig. e968h31 WANTED, a smart BoyTabout 13.IlApply Overseer, Express Office, Cardiff. el0056 WANTED, steady young Man to manage fried fish shop, used to the business.—Write, stating wages and references, to H. E. Commercial-street, Abertillery. e4102 YOUNG Man seeks situation as caretaker, or place of trust; good references.—Brooks, 6, New John- street, Bedminster, Bristol. ell9o2 YOUNG Man seeks situation as Improver to Ga?- fitting; no objection to going abroad.—Address L 25, Evening Express, Cardiff. p,7603 YOUNG Man, 30, married, 7 years' sea experience steward, fair education, wants employment ashore. L 26, Evening Express, Cardiff. e8103 22s. 6d. Weekly.—A salary of 7s. 6d. to 22s. 6d. offered to either sex (who can write) for their spare moments; work may be done evenings.-Particulars sent free to anyone sending addressed envelope to M. Trustcott and Co.. 6a, Glendower, Torquay. e37o2 c)Os. Weekly.-Spare time employment everywhere O offered either sex (who can write.).-Send addressed envelope F. Lewis (Dept C), 11, Pickering-place, Lon- don, W. el0068 PREMISES. Messrs. s. hern and pertwee, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS, HOUSE, AND ESTATE AGENTS. For List of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold see "Western Mail" daily. Printed Register free. Offices, 93, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. e9780 APPLY to J. T. Saunders, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, 29, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, for following properties to let: Daisy-street, 5s.; 78, Saltmead-road, 6s. 6d.; 50, Court-road, Es. 6d.; 43, Wyndham-crescent, 10s. 6d.. &c. e9944 rpO be let, furnished, for oim or two months after X Coronation day, comfortable Rectory House, near Weston-super-Mare; 3 reception-rooms, 6 bedrooms, 2 dressing-rooms; good gardens; produce allowed; coach- house, 3 stalls; li mile from station.—Apply Rector, Bleadon, Weston-super-Mare. el09h31 BUILDER'S Yard, with excellent joiners' shops, offices, stable, <tc.; or would suit cab proprietor. —Dawson, 88, Ryder-street, Canton, Cardiff. e3502, I^XCELLENT Business Premises' to jet in Bath; best position for ready-money trade.—Particulars D.. 6, Cranbourne-court, Albert Bridge, London, S.W. FOE sale. Gold Tops, Newport, Family Residence; containing 3 reception-rooms, 6 bedrooms, and usual conveniences; garden, greenhouse, &c.; two minutes from railway.—For particulars apply 5, High- street, Newport. e65o3 T LANDAFF.—Modem Residence, pleasantly situated; L near 'bus and rail; with 2 reception, 5 bedrooms, bath (h. and c.); good garden; early possession.-L 60, Evening Express, Cardiff. el20o5 SOUTKERNDOWN.—To let, furnished, for any por- ks tion of June, August, September, comfortable House; 3 sitting-rooms, 6 bedrooms; garden and stables.-For terms, K 54. Evening Express, Cardiff. ell8o5 FOR sale, House in Lochaber-street, Roath Park, Cardiff; 7 rooms.-Apply 33. e8903 TWO first-class Shops; suitable for large grocery and drapery business (warehouse, side entrance); cor- ner principal street; corqmanding position; populous district, Melincrythan, Neath.—John Brothers, Neath. e45o2 50—52, Ethel-street; rent, 5s. 6d.; re-decorated for respectable tenants.—Sessions, Cardiff. e79o3 85, Craddock-street; thoroughly re-decorated; 10s. weekly.—Apply Sessions (Limited), Penarth-road, Cardiff. ell2o4 N' EWTON, Porthcawl, close to sea, Furnished Bunga- low; sitting-room, kitchen, pantry; 4 bedrooms; usual offices.—Lambert, Auctioneer, Bridgend. el04o4 FREE House, Full MoonTlJeaufort-street, Brynmawr.— Apply Peglers, Brynmawi. e61o3 OR sale 65, CattLedral-road; 3 re"PtiOri, 6 bed FOR sale, 85, Cathedral-road; 3 reception, 6 bed rooms; box-room, cellar, conservatory, greenhouse; well-appointed kitchen, scullery, and other offices; well laid-out planted garden, with trees, back and front.— Apply as' above. e9104 FOB sale, St. Badigund's, Radyr, charming Country Residence; delightfully situated, standing in its own grounds of about 2 acres; close to T.V.R. Station, and within 5 miles of Cardiff; house contains 3 recep- tion-rooms, large hall, 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, W.C. 's, kitchens, larder, and flower gardens; stables, coach- houses, &c; also coachman's cottage; additional land at a merely nominal rent could be obtained if required. -Apply Mr. Tregerthen Dunn, 27, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff. el001h31 -po ORTHCA WL.-Wanted, for 6 weeks, July and P August, Furnished House; 2 reception-rooms, 4 bedrooms.-K 84, Evening Express, Cardiff. elOOSMI TO Let, 20, Pembroke-terrace, Cardiff; centre of town. —Apply W. Jones, 202, Newport-road. el002d TO Let, Warehouse at Cardiff Docks; just con- structed, alongside Glamorganshire Canal and terminus of Barry and Taff Vale Railways and electric tramways, Clarence-road, containing 7,400 super, feet in basement and ground floor; electric light and power hoist ifc necessary .—Write Cardiff Asbestos and Belting Company (Limited), Cardiff. e978etc PREMISES, Continued. TO let, corner House and Shop, 55a, Craddock-street; fixtures; hot and cold bath; rent, 12s. 6d. inclu- sive.—Apply 46. Machen-place. el0004 TORAGE.-Accommodation of goods; central posi- tion.—Langmaid, Partridge-road, Cardiff. el0047 APARTMENTS. PORTHCAWL.—Craiglaads, comfortable Apartments P facing sea; good cooking and attendance; mode- rate terms. el2405 Q or 3 Unfurnished Rooms to let] convenient.—75, £ Monthermer-road, Cathays, Cardiff. el34o6 COMFORTABLE Apartments in Dinas Powis for one C or two gentlemen; with board, if required.-Apply L 40, Evening Express, Cardiff. e97h31 T.1RONT Dining-room and Bedroom for gentleman; J good cooking, attendance; bath, every con- venience for cars; no ehildren.-66, Plasturton-avenue, Cardiff. el4h3l MINEHEAD.—"Osborne" Boarding-house, i, The ill. Avenue; within;) minutes' walk of sea front; pleasant lawn; every kome comfort; liberal table. Apartments. Moderate inclusive terms.-Apply Mana- geress. e9S6d PORTHCAWL.—Apartments facing sea; large P rooms; moderate terms; gpod attendance.- David, Ty-Draw. e858d NICELY-furnished Front Apartments; every con- N venience; terms moderate.-136, Richmond-road, Cardiff. el0059 MUSICAL. BRASS Band wanted for Coronation day.—Apply Thomas Rees, Bridge-street, Bargoed. el0072 PIANO, iron frame; full compass; walnut case; cheap.—Angle, 19, Plantagenet-street. el37o6 BRINSMEAD Pianoforte, in handsome rosewood case; B choice marqueterie panel; iron frame; full tri- chord; best check action; £35 net cash.-Heath. PIANOFORTE by Waddington; burr walnut case; P trichord; In grand condition; £19 19s. Also Van- derbolt Pianoforte; L12 12s.-Heath, Cardiff. PIANOFORTE by Cadby; burr walnut- case; In P splendid condition; a bargain; £18 18s. Also D'Almaine Pianoforte; 21 guineas.—Heath, Cardiff. ORGANS, new and second-hand, by all makers, from £ 3 17s. 6d. Repairs in all branches.—Heath and Sofis, 76, Queen-street, Cardiff. elolo OLLEGE of Banjoists, %under direction International COLLEGE of Banjoists, under direction International Union Musicians, LOlI.don.-Cardiff Exam June.- Local Secretary, B. Allen, A. Mus., Teacher of Banjo and Mandoline, 97, Castle-road, Cardiff. e7103 IF you want a Fia.no or Organ, dp not be persuaded by any interested person to purchase until you have ascertained the extraordinary value we are offering. You will save many pounds, be most liberally treated, and get the easiest possible terms by purchasing from us.-Duck, Son, and Pinker, the Great Piano Merchants, Pulteney Bridge, Bath, and at Bristol. Catalogue and book of advice free. (Name this paper.) e1006 HARPS bought, sold, exchanged! 25 years' explT- rience as harp repairer; Erard and other makers in stock.-Miller, Arcade, Bristol. e9816 PIANO.—If you want a bargain, write for list of instruments returned from hire, as you can secure a Piano by one of the Great Makers at a less price than the cheap rubbish now so freely advertised; guaranteed, and in most cases quite equal to when new.—Thompson and Shackell (Ltd.), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea, &c., &0. e9701 IANOFORTE, £19 195., the Challenge Model; J[- delivered free to any address; guaranteed for 20 years; all modern improvements.—Can only be obtained of Thompson and Shackell (Ltd), 32, Castle-street, Swansea, &c., &c. eS701 PIANO by Broadwood White, only £ 16 10s.; "a marvellous bargain, which should not be lost; in splendid order and of lovely tone.—Thompson and Shackell (Ltd.). 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. e9701 IANOFORTE, £25, by celebrated maker; quite P equal to new in every particular; cost double; in handsome case, with all improvements; a genuine bar- gain.—Thompson and Shackell (Ltd.), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff, &c., &c. e9701 PIANOFORTE.—A genuine Schreiber, only £ 27 10s.; listed at 60 guineas: perfect in. every respect, with Patent Resonator Attachment.—Thomp- son and Shackell (Ltd.), 23, Commercial-street, New- port, Mon., &c., &c. e9701 MEDICAL REMEDIES. ARTIFICIAL Legs, Hands, Eyes, Trusses, Leg Crutches, Belts, Children's Hubber Trusses, Elastio Stockings, &c.; repair* or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.-Note only addresses, Allen Pearce, 7, Charles-street, Cardiff, and Broadtnead, Bristol. PRING will prove less trying to most constitutions by an occasional dose of Kernick's Vegetable Pills. KERNICK'S Vegetable Pills are a sovereign remedy for Biliousness, Indigestion, Liver, and Kidney troubles. e9521 KERNICK'S Vegetable Pills are too well known to require the publication of testimonials. They adver- tise themselves. Try them. 13id. and 2s. 9d. per box, of all chemists, &c. e9521 MOTHERS, Note.—Kernick's Vegetable Worm Lozenges are a safe and certain cure for Worms in Children. 13id. per box, with full directions, of all chemist3, &c, or send stamps to Kernick and Son (Limited), Cardiff. e9521 my poor nerves!" need no lODger be said. Try V/ a course of "Horculoids," Nature's Medicine and treatment. e9521 H' ERCULOIDS" 1 "Herculoids" "Hercidoids" Nature's tonic for Nervous Weakness, Exhausted Vitality, Brainfag, &0. Full course, 2s. 9d., of all chemists, or of the sole British agenls, Kernick and Son (Limited), Cardiff. e9521 BICYCLES, Ac. A Lady's Standard Rudge-Whltworth Bicycle, suitable for a short rider, Clipper Reflex tyres, shop soiled only; fully guaranteed, as usual; £8 17s. 6d.; free wheel fitted at very slight extra charge.-Rudge-Whit- worth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0061 A Lady's Standard Rudge-Whitworth, medium size frame, suitable for a fairly tall rider, Clipper Reflex tyres fitted, shop soiled only; fully guaranteed; £817s. 6d.; free wheel fitted at slight extra charge.—Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.). 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0061 A Lady's 1901 Special Rudge-Whitworth, medium size frame; also one suitable for tall rider; shop soiled only; fully guaranteed; usual price C15 15s., to 12s.-Rudge-Whltworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-st., Cardiff. el0061 A few Ladies' Special Kudge-Whitworth Cycles, shop soiled only, fitted with or without free wheels and rim brakes; usual price L15 l5s.; must be cleared; every part fully guaranteed, as usual; sacrifice at L13 105.- Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 103, St. Mary-st., Cardiff. el0061 A Gent.'s Special Rudge-Whitworth, light roadster, medium size frame, enamelled black, lined gold, weight 27lb., shop soiled only; fully guaranteed; plated wheels fitted and front rim brakes; £ 12 12s.—Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-stroet, Cardiff. el0061 J weight 271b., shop soiled only; fully guaranteed; plated wheels fitted and front rim brakes; L12 12s.-Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0061 J BICYCLES, Continued. A Gent.'s Special 1901 roadster, fitted with free wheel and 2 rim brakes, shop soiled only; fully guaran- teed; usual price E15 15sl, sacrifice JE12 12s.-Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0061_ A few good Second-hand Bicycles are on Sale at ex- ceptionally low prioea; room wanted fer our 1902 machines; all second-hand machines are thoroughly repaired and overhauled before being sold; various makes on sale, including Rudge-Whitwortbs, Swifts, Quadrants, New Hudsons, &c., &c.; prices very low to clear; call and inspect.—Rudge-Whi'tworth (Ltd.), 103, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. el0061 OLD Cycles taken in part payment for the latest 1902 Special Rudge-Whitworths; Ladies' Cycles a speciality; the fastest Path Bacers made; speed men should inspect and try our Special No. 25, with short head and 2Sin. wheels, as ridden by A. S. Ingram, the Polytechnic crack, and other famous riders. Lists free. —Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-st., Cardiff. cl0061 FOR disposal, Gent's Safety Coventry, free wheel, rim brake, silver-plated Westwood rims, genuine A.B. Velox tyres, 1902, guaranteed; costly machine; quite new; not soiled; sacrifice 45 10s., lowest; will send on approval; genuine bargain.-K Gill, Waverley Villa, Beach-road, Weston-super-Mare. el5d AYLIFFE and Sons, manufacturers of the well- known Daisy Cycle. Write for catalogue. Daisy Cycles overhauled free of charge for two years when built to order. One grade only in Daisy Cycles- highest obtainable. Ladies' and Gent's 1902 models, gold and silver lining, with plated or Roman rims, will be found an ideal mount. Daisy Cycles cannot be excelled. Featherweight Bacers, Road Racers, and light Roadsters-for finish and easy running the most up-to-date Cycle in Wales.—Address, Ayliffe and Sons, Daisy Cycle and Motor Works, Cardiff and Newport, Nat. Tel., 832 Cardiff. e9768 AYLIFFE and Sons for Plating and Enamelling. Daisy Cycle Works for repairs to any make cycle. Ayliffe and Sons for 2 speed gear and iree wheels. Daisy Cycle Works, Cardiff, for Morrow Hubs and accessories. e9768 ROBERT Bevan can supply you with a luxurious Swift Cycle, with fre# wheel, plated rim, and 2 brakes, for JE10 10s., or 12 tuonthly payments. e9761 ROBERT Bevan can supBly you with a new Hudson Cycle, with free wheeL front rim brake, Bowden brake, Dunlop tyres, and yjated rims, for £ 10 10s., or 12 monthly payments. c9761 ROBERT lievan can supply you v '1 a Star Cycle, JL\) fitted with fre- wheel. 2 brake*. Ligh-grade tyres, for £9 9s., or 18 payments of 135. 6d. ~e9761 ROBERT Bevan can supply you with a 'Star Cycle for £ 3 10s., or 18 monthly payments of 12s; guaranteed for 2 years. e9761 OBEBT Bevan "ean build you a Majestic Road Racer, fitted with Dunlop tyres, plated jams, beau- tifully lined silver, for JSll; lis. E. Burgess won all his heats and a first and third prize on his Majestic In the Sophia Gardens on Whit Monday. e9761 OBERT Bevan has a ^rge number of really good second-hand Cycles trim £ 2 10s.; also a number of slightly shop-soiled CyMes to clear cheap.-Only address :-29-31, Castle-stree^ Cardiff. c9761 A high-grade Quadrant fcfele can be obtained for £ 10 10s. cash, or 12 njbnt^ly payments of 21»- i no hire agreement to be wgnedp the machine becomes abso- lutely yonr own property ou'eaymenl of first instalment. —Write for fnll particulars to The Quadrant Cycle Co. (Ltd.), Government Contractors, 35, Castle-street, Car- diff (next door to the Anwl Hotql). e9814 BE you wondering wiltrt ~to do with your old Machine? If so, writsjfto the Quadrant Cycle Oo. (Ltd.), and see what price Aey will allow you for it in exchange for a new second-hand machines of xny make taken in part egc&flage for a Quadrant. e9814 AT.T. Quadrant Cyclei arenJade of the finest material obtainable, sad for durability, excellence of finish, jad easy running cannot be beaten • free wheel, beat jyree, plated rims, frc., from Llf) IPs. *9814 £ 5 Bank of England Note is known everyhwere, and 60 is a Quadrant' Cycle, bnt remember there are imitations, of both. If you want a genuine Quadrant go to the Quadrant Cycle Co. (Ltd.), Government Con- tractors, 35, Castle-street, gtrdiil, or to one vf their outhoricExA aeert.* e9814 A Quadrant Motor Cyclo ^>btain«<I the highest award at the Cry sial Palace Mfctor Show on February 14th for the combination lever,.1I the best distinctive im- proventent exhibited; one idier does the work of four; write for illustrated lists.-The Quadrant Cycle Co. (Ltd.), Government Contractors, 35. Castle-etreet, Cardiff (next door to tie Ancrol H £ tel). e9814 A few good second-hand sind shop-soiled Machines for sale; all btrgains.—W £ fte ta the Quadrant Cycle Co. (Ltd.), 35. Otstle-srreev Cardiff (next door to t!io" Angel Hotel). e96l4 ARE you thinking of purchasing a new Cycle this season? If so,, write for a catalogue or call at the Quadrant Cycle Co.'s Depot,. 35, Castle-street, Cardiff, and inspect their large stock of machines; prices from £10 108.; easy payments arranged; illustrated lists of cycles and motor cycles post free. egg 14 ALL Cycle repairs and renovation;- send at once to Parry and Co., Siren Cycla and Motor Manufac- turers, Mill-lane, Cardiff. Free wheels, Morrow hubs, and rim brakes promptly fitted; lamps, bells, and accessories; lowest pricps; repairs; stove enamelling, nickel-plating. Catalogues post free. e9773 CYCLE repairs of every description executed kt W. H. Thomas and Co.'s Celt Cycle Works, Miskin- street, Cathays; cycles built to specification; platers, enamellers; braziers;' guaranteed workmanship; mode- rate prices. e9779 T7TOR disposal, gent's Safety Coventry, free wheel, rim JL trake, silver-plated Westwood rims, genuine A. B. Velox tyres, 1902 guaranteed; costly machine; quite new; not soiled; sacrifice; £ 5 10s. lowest; will send cn approval; genuine bargain.—K. Gin. Waveney Vilia, Beach-road, Weston-super-Mare. e515d GENT'S Cycle, grand bargain, Just as new, fitted with coasting hnb, fra-i wheel, back pedalling brake, and rin brake, silver-plated-rims. Clincher tyres, mud- guards, gold lined; all accessories; Coventry machine; not soiled; sacrifice £6 lOs., approval.—W. James, 31, Oxford-street, We«ton-*uper-Mare. e504d EPAIRS if sent to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, and re-plate for 25s. if sent at once. Accessories to trade at wholsale factors' prices. el947 i 1902.—You want a new Cycle. Don't buy until you have seen the 1902 Humbers. Beeston Humbers are acknowledged to be the finest cycles in the world. Humber Cycles, wfth free wheel, from £ 10 10s. Special Standard free wheel Humbers, splendidly finished, £12 12s. Inspection invited. Catalogues post free. Gradual payments if required. Humber Motor Cycles from £ 45.—A. E. Rorton, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. A Choice of High-grade Cycles—Singers, Triumphs, Raglans, Royal Enfields, Humbers. Inspection invited. Catalogues free. Best house for, Cycle Acces- sories, Free Wheels, Brakes, Tyres, Pedals, Ac., to your old machine.—Norton, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. e9660 SAFETY, nearly new, cheap; home 5 to 7.—Angle, s 19, Plantagenet-street, Cardiff. el36o6 FARM AND GARDEN. GARDEN Netting. Garden Netting. Garden Net- ting, Cord Netting, best quality, for covering seed bed5, fruit trees, fowl runs, &c., 16 square yards for ls.-GrailIger, 8, Working-street, Cardiff. e9795 f- JEWELLERY FOR SALE. PHIL Phillips, Pawnbroker and Jeweller, 24, St. J. Mary-street, Cardiff. SINGLE stone Diamond Ring 18ct.; cost £ 100; will sell for £ 50; will advance £ 40 on same. 1SCT. Demi-Hunter, by good London maker; cost £ 60; will take £ 20; warranted ten years. 18CT. Gold English Lever, bv best makers; warranted 5 years; one £ 6, £ 7 10s., £ S 8s.. £ 10.—Phil Phillips. DIAMOND Brooches, with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies; £ 2 10s.. £ 3 10s., £ 6 10s. QCT. Gold Alberts; every link hall-marked; 42s., SOs., 9 60s.. 70s.: very heavy. WE Lend you £ 100 on Shares, Deeds, Life Policies, and all kinds of Jewellery; interest, 16s. 8d. per month for £ 100. SILVER Watches in ladies* or boys'; warranted five years; 10s. Sd. Silver Alberts, hall-marked, 4s. 9d. 9CT, Ladies' Guards; different pattern's; 37s. 6d., 42s., 50s., 55s., 63s. very heavy.—Phil Phillip6. CLOCKS in neat designs; strike on gong every half hour and hour; 17s. 6d.: warranted 5 years. JOB line in Silver-mounted Ladies' Purses; la. Sd. Also Bronzes at 10s. 6d. the pair, for this week only. TEA Sets in best Electro-plate; 30S7 the"set. Tea Pots from &s. 6d. TEA Sets in sterling silver; hall-marked; haadsome design. £ 7 10s., at Phil Phillips's. 3-Bottle Liqueur Stand in oak; inlaid frame, with 3 glasses, drawers, Ac.; well made; in silver mounts; 42s. A large assortment of Clocks, Bronzes, and Electro- plated goods; call and inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere.—Phil Phillips, 24, St. Mary-street, Cardiff..e9979 UNREDEEMED, 3, Gent.'s 18ct. Gold English Levers; first-class makers; good as new; prices, £ 5, £ S, jEH.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-st., Cardiff. UNREDEEMED, 4 Ladies' Solid Gold Watches, good u as new; long warranties; prices, 25s., 40s., 50s., 60s.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street, C:\rdiff. UNREDEEMED, 4 Diamond Rings, ISct. mount; rare bargains; prices, 40s., 05s., 85s., 95s.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street, Cardiff. XTNREDEEMED, J Gent.'s Solid Gold Alberts. Gfiyvern- J ment stamped; good as new; prices, 50s.. 65s., 80s. -Sol Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street, Cardiff. <40064 UNREDEEMED, 2 Ladies' long Gold Guards; extra heavy; good as new; prices, 50s., 30s.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker (established 1850), Caroline-street. Cardiff, UNREDEEMED, 10 Gent's 'Silver English Xevej Watches; best makers; good as new; long war- ranties; 30s. each; worth double.—Sol. Phillips, Pawn broker, Caroline-street. UNREDEEMED, 12 Ladies' Silver Watches; pretty U designs; good as new; long warranties; 10a. each. Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street. UNREDEEMED, real Diamond and Ruby Bangle; very pretty; price, 55s.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street. UNREDEEMED, ISct. Gold Albert; good af newf U Government stamped; very heavy; £8.-SoL Phillips, Pawnbroker, Caroline-street., Cardiff. UNREDEEMED, fine single stone Diamond Ring; u £20; bargain; value guaranteed.—Sol. Phillips, Pawnbroker (established 1850). NEW.—Gent's 18ct. Gold English Lever; mak»* Thomas P.ussell and Sons, Liverpool; 25 years' war ranty; price, E12 10s.; worth double.-Sol. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street, Cardiff. NEW.—Lady's ISct. Gold English full-pla>te Lever, chronometer balance; 25 years warranty; maker Thomas Russel and Sons, Liverpool.-Sol.. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street, Cardiff. NEW.—Lady's long Gold-Guard; pretty dsaign and strong: £ 3 10s.—So. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline- street, Cardiff. NEW.—Wedding Rings, 22ct. gold; lowest -prices is Cardiff; handsome presents given.—Sol. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street, Cardiff. NEW.—Engagement Rings, set with diamonds and other precious stones: rare bargains.—Sol Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street, Cardiff. "VJ"EW.—Silver Plate and Cutlery; large assortment; JLl best value in Cardiff Sol. Phillips, Silversmith, Caroline-street. NEW.—Gent's Silver English Lever, Thonas Russell N and Sons; 25 years' warranty; price, £3 ¡worth, £ 5 5s.—Sol. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street, Cardiftl NEW.—Lady's real Diamond and Buby Ittaoelet, fins stones. £ 4 10?.: bargain.— £ oI. Philli; Jeweller Caroline-street, Cardiff. NEW.—Lady's Gold Watch and Gold Albert, 6Es.; value» and quality guaranteed.—Sol. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street. "VfEW.—Keeper Rings, Signet Rings; cheapest in Car JLl diff.—So. Phillips, Jeweller, Caroline-street. e3965 DENTISTRY. ALL work done by thoroughly experienced dentists. 'V Every case guaranteed. e9962 COMPLETE Sets, one guinea, single tooth, 2s. 6d. Consultations free. e9962 CORALITE Sets, 2 guineas; single tooth, 5s. Quali- fied dentists in attendance. e996. PAINLESS Gas 'Extractions, 5s.; by Kthol Chloride, 2s. 6d- e9962 PENARTH, BarTy Dofck, Aberdare, Fontypool, Aber- gavenny attended. e9962 TEETH.—Morgan, Dentists (Ltd.), 5fi, Queen-street, Cardiff. Ret from £ 1 is. e9962 TEETH.—Morgan, Dentists (Ltd.), 30, High-street, Newport. Painless extraction by traa, 5s. e9962 TEETH.—Fares allowed to country patients coming to Cardiff 01 Newport. 89962 COAL FOR SALE. COALS.—Telephone 01024. Ffaldau, 24s.; genuine International, 23s. 6d.; Selected, 21k. good Large, 20s.; Range Nuts, 19s.; Ocean Nuts, 23s. per ton; send direct; no agents.—West End Hftuse Coal Mer- chants, Canton, Cardiff. e987d ARK Coal Co., Salisbury-road, Can&ff.—Agents tor North's Red Ash Coals. Nat. Telephone, 599. e956d COAL! Coal!! Coal!—Go to the Bute Coal Com- pany for splendid quality at reasonable prices; special line, 21s. per ton cash; try it and judge for yourselves.—Send post-card to the Bute Coal Company, 3, Newport-road, Cardiff. e749d BUSINESS FOR PlSPOSAL. POSTING Business.—A good going oetjeero connected with hotels in the Monmouthshire Valleys to be sold at valuation; no goodwill.—Apply» J. T. Wheeler, British Hotel, Bangor, North Wales. el006h31 BRISTOL.—Fully-licensed Public-hcmse; partially B free; takings about £ 30 weekly; present hands 17 years (retiring); rent £ 35; £600, pant advanced.-T. Brodribb, 14, West-street, Bristol. el28o6 DOMESTIC ARTICLES. "T aay, what a charming paper!" "Yes, I bought _L that at Robert Lewis's, Custom House-etreet, Card iff." "Then I'll go there for mine." e9668 SPENCER, The, Universal Provider for Babies, St. John's-square, Cardiff. SPENCER for Up-to-date Perambulators. See his Showroom?. Showroom?. SPENCER for latest designs in Mail-carts. Send for price lists. for price lists. OPENCER is noted for Summer Canopies and O Summer Shades. SPENCER'S celebrated "Nokabout" Baby Chairs, 5 position. 10s. 6d. SPENCER'S Bath Chairs, Invalid Chairs. Send p.c. for lists. SPENCER'S Wonder of the Age Sewing Machines, complete, for 58s. Pd. complete, for 585. M. SPENCER'S Mangling and Wringing Machines, Washing Machines. SPENCER'S Knitting Machines. The Eclipse is the Best Knitter in the World. SPENCER'S only address is St. John's Church- s square (opposite Church), Cardiff. el0062 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, Ac. FOB sale, cheap, brown Cob; warranted good worker; quiet; pass steam, motors, electric cars; or ex- I change for horse suitable for trolley.—Haulier, 26, Devon-street, Cardiff. el0053 FURNITURE. ROATH Furnishing Co., 42, Castle-road, and Vere- street, Roath, Cardiff. FIRST-cla.c.s stuffed back Leather Suite, £6 15s.; 2s. 6d. weekly, or 10 p.c. discount for cash; great variety. IjlI3ST-class Dressing Chest Bedroom Suite, £ 4 15s.; 2s. weekly, or 10 p.c. discount for cash; any colour. TTURST-ciass Saddlebag Suite, £ 8 10s.: 3s. weekly, or _T 10 per cent, discount for cash; all patterns. FIRST-class Embossed Velvet Suite, £ 7 10s.; 3s. weekly, or 10 p.c. discount for cash; any colour. WE upholster every suite we sell, and give a guaran- tee with each one. ROATH Furnishing Co., complete House Furnishers, 42. Castle-road and Yere-street, Cardiff. FLOORCLOTHS, Linoleums, Carpets, Rugs, Mats in endless variety, on easy terms, or cash discount. e!1dlfss variety, on easv terms, or cash discount. BEDSTEADS and Bedding iu all qualities for cash or easy payments to suit all comer?. easy payments to suit all comer?. WE sell nothing but Purified Bedding; a guaran- tee with each article. IT^URNITURE suitable for all classes to be obtained 011 easy terms or casli discount. NO one should think of Furnishing before first inspecting our immense stock. DEAL with a firm of a good reputation, which is a guarantee in itself. ROATS Furnishing Co. holds a first-claw record for straight dealing.and good value. DINING and Drawing-room Suites from 4 guineas to 25 guineas; easy terms arranged. LABGE stock of Bedroom Suites; complete; from 6 guineas to 40 guineas; all woods. GOOD selection of Brass and Black and Brass Curbs, i'ire Brosses; rurbs from 10?. 6cL;brosses from 2s. 6d. OIDEBOARDS, Overtuantels, Hall-stands, Dining and IJ Drawing-room Tables; all sizes. PLEASE note our only Address. We have no con- nection with a^y other firm. OATH Furnishing Co., 4< Castle-road, and Vere- r, street. Cardiff. Factory, Oxford-lane. kel0371 TO Those About to Furnish.—Make your Bedroom look nice at moderate cost. Bedroom Suites at 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 1b, 18, and 20 guineas.—Harris, the Cash Furnisher, in Newport Mdrket. 610048 THE "Imperial" Bedroom Suite, comprising useful wardrobe with glass door, dressing chest with side mirrors and large centre giass. inarbie top and tile back washstands, 2 cane chairs and towel rail, only £ 6 ISs. 6d., complete; this suite can be had in maho- gany, walnut, or satin waltfut colour. It will pay you to call and see this and 40 other bedroom suites; all Hew deelgas :1114 special • cash prices.—Harris, the Cash Furnisher, Market-hall, Market-buildings, and new Arcade, Newport. Close to station. el0048 CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c. SALE, splendid 4-whcel Phaeton and Harness.— Apply Hill Crest, Llandaff. e78o3 FOR 6ale, new Victoria: painted green; fine lined; middle chrome; green Morocco and cloth; extra light, and highly finished. Surrey Carts; suit 15 hand; also to suit 12 to 13 hands. Four-wheel Dog- light, and highly finished. Surrey Carts; suit 15 hand; also to suit 12 to 13 bands. Four-wheel Dog. cart, walnut body.—Lewis, Carriage Builder, Clare- street. Cardiff. e9843 J^EW:— "^ECOXD-HAND: — 1 light Wagon, suitable 1 Crank Cart, mit 1!.sh. for house tumishers or monger. laundry-men. 1 Hauling Cart. 1 Brewer's Dray. 4 Coburgs. 2 4-wheel Baker1* Vans. 1 Butcher's Cart. 3 Baker's Coburgi. 1 Potato Cart 3 Milk-carts. 2 Crank Carts. 5 Butcher's Carta. 1 Miller's Cart. 2 Miller's Carts. 1 Miller's Wagon. 1 flat Fish-cart. 5 Crank-axle Certa. At 2 Greengrocers Carta. J. NORMAN'S 4 Rave Carts. OART AND TIAN 3 Grocer's Carta SHOWROOMS, 6 Business Carta. 1, MARKET-ROAD, 1 Mortar Cart. CANTON, 2 Farm Carts. CARDIFF, 2 Hauling Carts. — 3 Trollies. Canton Car passes Show- 4 spring builder. Carta. rooms and Works. Hand CartL Nat. Tel., 470. Garden and Contractor's I Barrows. I e99Z9 WORKS OF ART AND CURIOS DO not fail to look through the collection of Paint- ings and Drawings by ancient and modern masters. ESTIMATES given for all kinda of Picture Warning E t-9816 FOR sale, Secretaire Book Case; Oak and Mahogany Bureaus. Grandfather's Clocks, fee. GEORGE Peaice, Floe Art and Antique Dealer, 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. GILDING done at private residences without removal by experience workmen; distance no object G Pearce is open to buy antique furniture, corner cupboards, old chiaa, old coloured engravings. IF you want Swansea and Nantgarw China go to Geot-ge Pearce, 115, Queen-street. Cardiff. IF you want antique furniture renovated send post- card to Gecrge Paarce, 115, Queen-street, Cardiff. OLD picture and looking-glass frames re-gilded equal to new; estimates free on application. OLD oil paintings Lined ud Restored. 89S16 I PIGEONS, POULTRY, &c. (INQUIRE Giles's Roup Powders: can be mixed with Ik the food; cure colds and improve the appetite; 1,1. per powder, 12 for 10d.—Squire Giles's Roup Fills, s. I. and 6d. per box. Sold by all corn and seed mer cl »ms. el0045 S\pVTIRE Giles's Distemper Pills for Dogs, 6d. and Is. i' per box, with full directions; highly recom- me wSed.—Squire Giles's Worm Pills for D6gs; nothing 'em; 6d. per box.-Sold by all Corn and Seed Meurhants. c10046 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. ANTED, 500 to 1,000 yards, from iin. to lin. V T i diameter, good Wire Rope.-Lyddon, 3, Bristol Bridjj e, Bristol. e52o2 —— ——~ MISCELLANEOUS. SPO< ITS and Gaines; Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Croquet, 1 c. Every Requisite. Illustrated list can be had by cai '.ling, or will be sent post free.—Norton, 126, Queect street, Cardiff. el0053 CO 11 OX A TION Festivities.—Military Bands, Fire- is orkg Displays (special discounts), Punch and Judy, Marionettes, Pelfonrers of all descriptions; modera te terms; programmes on application.—Address Tcm I Lay and Co., Gloucester. e515d IS a Watch Wrong? The best and cheapest shop ia Cardiff for the repair of Watches of every descripl ion {EDglish or Foreign) is 38. Castle Arcade '.third » hop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for ten years ith Mr. Spiridion). Clocks and Music Boxes C.e<uie4 and Repaired. etc is coming, und this house ought to be re- II v>ered.—Lewis's. Custom House-street, !or cheauerf t. newest, and best designs. e9668 INDU XED Letter or voice File, for private or office in e, 23. 9d. post free.—Stationery Department, WesteT1 I Mail Limited, Cardiff. e95:i¡¡ MISCELLANEOUS SALES. COE^ INATION—Flags, Decorations, Illuminations, Ac. k n-blinds, Awnings, Tents, Tarpaulins (sale or hire).-J Fred Morgan & Co., Makers, Cardiff A Penarth. 1'10028 Borj ER (marine), return tube, for sale; length, 9ft. fiii., diajpeter, 10ft. 6in.; 2 furnaces: 134 tubes; insured! for a working pressure of 1401bs.-Globe Iron Works.. St. Andrew's Dock, Hull. elOlOhol CRC < ;KERY.—400 Articles for 32s. 6d.; lists free.— 1 k anett, 25, Broom-street, ^anley. e782d B.A1 91 rAINS.—Our Sale has commenced previous to r BJiova.1 into new premises; 20 per cent. (46. in the i 0 off watches clocks, jewellery, Arc,—John Eiiintt >and Co., 44, Royal Arcade aid 30. High-street Arcad, v- Cardiff. o:9?e,5 i-liif-l-NGI-NGS, Paperhangings.-Hax,,e you seen PaJ e ^HANGINGS, Paperhangings.—Have you seen I.f ibert Lewl5 snd Co. 's (Custom House-I!tr(>(>t) Patterrg Books? Drop a post-card, and they nil! be sent your house. e9668 SUEI* Lengths. 7s. 6d-, 10*- 6d., 12s. 6d., 15a, in AH Wool, Vicuoas, Serges, Tweeds; patterns free; any lergth cut, ;Tiage p"id.Albion Woollen Manu- fscturi:«- Co., 56. Voodhoiw-lane. Leeds. e9844 THE i'avourite steel grey Note Papsr, in 2 sizes, ?fd. peg pound packet; envelopes to match, 7 £ d packet; postage,) 4d. extra for the two packets.—Stationery Departnrrnt, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 HARD"WICK'S Traders' Check Bock; for buying and selling by the hundredweight, ton, or measure; 2s. 9d. ipost free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail ted. Cardiff. e9550 SAVESTnne Letter Cards; packet of 25; postage S 1d.1 jxtrz.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited,. Cardiff. e9550 MRS. "(Beeton's Cookery Book, Is 2d. post free.— Stationery Department, Western Mail (Limited), Cardiff. SCHOC 8' Box, containing black and coloured Leads, EulS er, and Penholder, Is. post free.—Stationcry Departmef t, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. e9550 COMPAI5S and Divider, with re-fill leads, Is. post free, -Stationery Department, Western Mail Limited, lCardiff. GOLD ;Bronze Powder, used with water for Picture Fra)»es, Ac., 6d. per packet post free.—Stationery DepartmeU (, Western Mail Limited, Cardiff. 99550 TKffAtJB fiNE.—inw Cement for repairing pia.«s, T chin". &c.; stisks anything and everything; 6d. per tube, jpost free.—Stationery Department, Western Mail Limil ed. Cardiff. e9550 CARD <: ase and Diary, with insurance for £50!J; c c-ycli:t £1 per week if disabled by accident; Is. Id. free.-Stationery Department, Western Mail Limi j id. 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PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT. THE WOMAN OF MYSTERY. By GEORGE OHNET, Author of "The Ironmaster," "Serge Panine," Ac. [COPYRIGHT.] PART I. SYNOPSIS.-The French Minister of War receives in audience Colonel Vallenot, who explains to him in detail the result of his examination of the wrecked house of General de Tremont. Tremont had but recently dis- covered a new explosive, too possession of which would give absolute supremacy to any country. Under mysterious circum- stances his house at Vanves had been blown up. The General, it was found, had been stabbed to death before the explosion. On the evening of the disaster, he had enter- tained two unknown persone-a man called Hans. and a woman known as Baroness." The woman is suspected bf being a foreign spy. who had won Tremont's affection for the purpose of obtaining possession of the secret of the new explosive. The woman was known to have left before the explosion; the man not until afterwards, one of his arms having been found in the ruins. Tremont is related to the great banking firm of Baradier and Graff, and the story proceeds to connect the members of that firm with its sensational and tragic inci- dents. There is also brought into the story one Lichtenbach (son of a Jew, who made huge sums during the Franco-German War), a powerful financier, who. having one time been a suitor for Graff's sister, now Madame Baradier, is shown to be animated with the most, deadly animosity towards the members of that firm. In an interview with the Minister of War, Baradier expresses the sus- picion that Lichtenbach is at the bottom of the mystery. He also mentions that his son Marcel pc^esses the formulse for Tre- mont's marvellous explosives. Baradier learns through Marcel that the man known as Hans was regarded by Tremont as a savant and a foreign Nihilist. "Was he a Russian?" queries Baradier. "I do not know; his name mi Haas," amnmt* Marcel. "HtMMt" exolaftned BantdJaae. "That WM the name of the man whose arm was torn off! It is the name on tite ring worn by the man who caused the explosion of the house at Vanves. This is the first flash of light." Marcel retires to- one of the works owned by his fa-ther's firm at Ars, and there pursues his investigations. It is suggested that he is in peril from the machinations of the "woman of mystery" who had failed to secure her ends in the case of General Tre- mont. Baudoin, the late general's valet, persua-des the authorities to suspend for a time their investigation of the crime, and constitutes himself personal bodyguard of young Maroel. The story began in thle "Evening Express" for May 3.

CHAPTER VII. (Continued.) Milona withdrew the gold needle. The water, again restored to a, state of calm, after having oeased turning around the sides of the crystal vase, first assumed a greyish tint, then turned to a dark colour. "Milo," exclaimed Sophia, in dismay, "The water is black! It is a sign of mourning! Who is to die?" The servant, without replying, relit the candles, took the crystal vase a,nd threw out of the window the water which had just been used for the experiment; then, in anger, she spa.t out into the night: "May he die who opposes you!" she said, fiercely. "Fate announces love, happiness, and death. You have the privilege of not continuing the enterprise you have begun. The spotted cards say you will not aaooeed. The wa., predicts dMtQit For whom? That. VI CiOIAt llUBi ItOPi tiUN b fttll ^BUk" Sophia walked silently to and fro in the salon, then halted in front of Milona, who sat there, in pensive calm. "Do you believe in these predictions of yours?" "I do." "Have they always been realised in your ex- perience?" "Yes." "Did the old man, who eold you to me and taught you to read the future in cards, water, and fire believe in his art?" "Certainly." "Have either you or he known any against whom ill-fated predictions were uttered give up their enterprises? "Never, when the matter in hand was diffi- cult or important." "You mean that bold and determined char raoters will not listen to prudence, but offer violence to destiny itaelf?" "That is what I meaji." Sophia lit a cigarette. "What is the use of being superior in thought and courage, of a bold audacity that recog- nises no obstacle, if one acts with the weak cowardice of an ordinary mortal? It is only in whatever is difficult, if not impossible, Milo, that there is any interest. How can one live like a common citizen when one possesses the soul of a sovereign of mankind? No! Cost what it may, one must follow one's instinct, give evidence of one's will. You know me, Milo; you know that I give way before no obstacle, once my resolution is taken. Why did you say to me just now, 'Renounce what you are undertaking; there is still time'?" "And you," said Milona, gravely, "sinoe you are so finn in your plans, why do you consult cards, and ask the water to laybare to you its secret?" Sophia smiled. "What you say is just. But, after aJl. little one, mortals are only human; that is to say, beings accessible to fear and superstition. Don't you know that doctors-who. after all, are well aware how precarious and powerless is their art—call other doctors to their bed- sides when they are ill? A concession to htipma frailty, Milo. Still, people do not think any th* -wonso of them." ADA is an tM«^jMBnoae«r go yMBMt mm who has been coming here ervary day since the Agoetini first brought him?" "The Agostini, as you disrespectfully call him, brought me this young man because I ordered him to do so. Do you not know that he obeys me without discussion?" "Oh, he will never discuss. But. some day or other, he may no longer obey." "Poor Cesare is no favourite of yours." said Sophia, gaily. "He is false. and a. oowa.rd as well. If eye. he tries to strike you, it will foe tin the back." "But he loves me." "And do you return his affection?" "Perhaps; though I am not wry sure of it. Why do you call him a cowand? You are well aware that he fought a due-I at Palermo with the Marquis Relverani." "Because he knew he was the stronger or the more skilful, and the other had struck him in the presence of fifty peqple at the club, after accusing him of having cheated at cards. And it was quite true; he did cfceat!" "No one will ever say so again, now that he has killed a man fur that very reason! Besides, the proof that ho does not cheat is that he always loses." "You know something about"; it?" "Ah, what should I do withbmy money if I did not give it to him?" "You are right. Money is 'vile; it should serve no other purpose than -to satisfy one's caprices. Its only value is in (the pleasures it procures; in itself it is worth; no more than the pebbles lying at one's fbet. Will the young man who comes now sive it you or receive it from you?" "I do not think he would accept it, Milo," said Sophia, laughing, "You are a regular barbarian, and incapa,ble of understanding anything beyond bribery. There are honest people on earth, little one, iiiad they cannot be paid for obtaining from fthem what one wishes. Other seductive means must be employed." "Ah, that is why you sing-uhen he is He-re! You will make him mad. like ail the other*. And yet he looks so gentle and charming!" "That is true, but he is our enemy, Milo; and if he were to discover *who I am, and what I wish to obtain from hJm. I should ran Jto xxumt tMEtMe <tM<g))e." "So the Agostini has brought him here to rain him?" "In a way.- "And he already lores you?** "Madly." "Has he told you so?" "Not yet. But I have only to offer him the slightest encouragement and he will fall at my feet." "Ah, your power over men is irresistible. Take care, however, or some fine day yon will be caught in your turn. Then it will be terrible for you!" "I have loved, as you well know. Love has nothing new to teach me." "Yon have loved with the imagination and the senses, but never with the heart." "What do you know? How can you tell?" "Your heart has never been touched, for all those you have loved have been your vic- tims. Sincere and pure love is no assassin. It is a protection and self-sacrifice. Up to the present, however, you have had to deal with none but fortune-hunters, and it was pure justice to treat them ae they had been in the habit of treating their own victims. The day you show the Agostini to the door you may summon me to open it for him. I will do it most gladly!" "That day has not come yet." "What a pity!" Sophia gave a weary toss of the head, and Milona understood that she must cease this light jesting tone. She said: r "I am going to close all the shutters, mis- tress, do you need me any longer?" "No, I am going to write. You will hear me when I retire to rest." Seating herself in front of the table, she took an elegant blotting-pad and began to write, on perfumed paper. in a large, mascu- line hand, the following lines:- "My dear Cesare,—Since you left me I have not been wasting my time, nor have you. I imagine, been inactive. Let me know how your Lichtenbach affa-ir is progressing. Here everything is going along smoothly. Oar young Maroel came to-day, overflowing with entihusiasm, and surprised me flineing the most plaintive songs imagin- able. Milona, who was on the look-out for him, had signalled to me his approach, and I ptasre*'of deo«lr-«Ub eztnordi-. nary succes %■ He seemed frantic with grief at seei ng my tears flow. You know that I can weep at will, and that in the most««dofiti\ e fashion. I led him away into the garden, red there made him talk about himself. He its a regular child, of most dis- concerting sii pplicity, and so frank and open that you wotftd smile. To tell the truth, there will be no merit in triumphing over such innocenioo. This lamb will hold out his neck to the sacrificial knife; and we shall have our formulae willingly handed over, or I am greatly mistaken. Besides, I am enjoy- ing a delightful rest in this abandoned spot. and never sufftir from ennui even for a single moment. In the midst of such an adven- turous life, it. is long since I had time for reflection, ancX now I am astonished at the result. The joys and pleasures for which I have sacrifice rl everything hitherto form, I am afraid, oirly one of the phases of life. There is anotfeer I did not suspect, far more seductive and beautiful. This afternoon, as I was listenin g to young Marcel speaking to me of his fa-tlter, his mother, and sister, with such tender find delicate affection, a feeling of sadness came over me. These are all good, honest people. They are happy in a mutual love, and would be ready to undergo the greatest e acrifices for one another. And, although not; kting could be simpler, more upright, and monotonous, than their exis- tence, it cam tot be disputed that they And happiness in i L. "It is this laiu b of a Marcel who is tie scape- grace of the family. From time to time his father threatens him with his malediction, £ tnd the poor fellow is very repentant for r. whole week. He comes and buries himself*' in Ars. like an anchorite in the desert. During his penance he works in the laboratory,. eats the most ill-cooked food imaginable, ajnd has quarrels with the manager of th(i works, who seems to be a dis- agreeable fellonc to deal with. It is during these periods olf repentance that the interest- ing discoveries. on the dyeing of wools and ether industrial ^stuffs—which, it appears, have a certain value I as he explains to me rather too detailed for1 my liking—have been due. "But. after all. he is a. very fine fellow. He actually aaked tne how old I was! He does rnot iaiMtoa ftent. I am older than bimsex and I should not be astonished in the slightest if he were to cherish the idea. of marrying me. I lead him by a thread-he neither feels, nor see<t—on towards absolute slavery. Then. after he has delivered up to me his secret, as all the rest have done, I shall disappear. Once the mourning weeds of Mme. Vignola flung aside, I shall again become the Baroness Sophia, in which character I challenge my lover to recognise the plaintive sorrowful widow he is paying oourt to just now. So, you see. I am not neglecting business matters. I hope you are doing the same on your side. The little Lichtenbaeh heiress will be a multi- millionaire; that is well worth the trouble of whispering words of love into her ear. "A thousand kisses, Cesare. Sempra t'amero. "SOPHIA." She sealed the letter, took up a cigarette. and was preparing to retire to rest. when three slight taps on the shutters sent a. shudder through her veins. She listened, an anxious frown on her face, and after a moment's interval the taps were repeated. Opening a drawer, she seized a revolver, and. walking deliberately to the window, half opened it, and. speaking through the closed shutter, said in Italian accents: "Who is there?" A. voice replied in muffled tones: jit is I, Hans; there is nothing to fieae Sophia. A slight pallor came over her face, but she placed back the revolver in the drawer, and. without replying, left the salon. On reaching the outside door she drew the bolts, and noise- lessly opened the door. A tall man entered. Without the exchange of a. single word she led the way to the salon, then carefully closed the door. The man removed the felt hat which covered his head, displaying a. bold. rough countenance. He was a. man of an athletic build, and very broad-ehould-ered. whilst a reddish beard covered the bottom part of his face. Taking a. seat, he cast a keen look at Sophia and said: "Who is with you. here?" "Milona." "Where is Agoetini?" "In Paris. And where have you come from ?** "From Geneva.. Lichtenbach sent me yom' address." "How did you enter?" "Over the wall." "With your wounded &rm,?- "My arm is healed." As he spoke he extended it with a threaten- ing smile. The M-m WM. indeed, whole « glove covered the hand. He continued: (To be oontuuiad on Monday.)