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DISPATCH OF MAILS TO AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA. The dates given are those of the malls being made up in London. It is recommended to post letters in tha country a day or two before, and to write the route on the envelope distinct from the address. AMERICA—UNITED STATES. Letters Registered Joz. newspapers. Every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday^ 2 CANADA. Every Thursday ^id. Id. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. March 21 Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania (viaBris- bane and Southampton) 6d Id. Brindisi) 8d. 2d. Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tas- inania(t'(rtSouthampton) 6d. Id. „ „ Queensland, New South Wales, New Zealand (via S.ampton$Melbourne) 6d. ld. „ „ New South Wales, New Zealand, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, t'toi San Frall- eiscoj 6d. Id. 29 Queensland (via Brindisi) 8d 2d „ Tictoria, New South Wales, Tasmania (via Brisbane §• Brindisi) 8d 2d. „ PONTYPOOL POST OFFICE. DELIVERY OF LETTERS, &C. About 8.0 am., 10.15 a.m., and 4.15 p.m DAILY MAILS FROM PONTYPOOL. For London & all parts.11.0 a.m, 4.30 p.m, 7.0 p.m With additional stainp 1110 11 4.40 7.30 „ For Pontypool and neighbourhood. 9.0 „ MONEY ORDER AND SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS. From 9.0 a.m to 5.0 p.m TELEGRAMS. From 8.0 a.m to 8.0 p.m. Sundays, 8.0 a.m to 10 p.m TO BRISTOL FROM NEWPORT. March 22 6.45 afternoon March 27 .10.0 morning March25 8.30 morning March 29. 1.45 afternoon TO NEWPORT FROM BRISTOL: March 23. 8.30 afternoon I March 28 2.0 afternoon March26.. 10.15 morning | March 30 4.0 afternoon TRAINS. From Crane-street Station, M. R. & C. Co. To Blaesavon, at— J ln ftUnfay8 45 9.43 12/ 3.45 6- ( 9-0 I 10.0 8.45 An extra "in on Saturday only at 8.45 to Abersycban. J4(I0| Sunday J4(I0| Jm1"SAo il S" .m or 'o,» Newport at I.M, a,- rive III Pontypool 2.1 .1 stop. From Pontypool Town Station, Trosnant. G.W.R. Co. To Crumlio, at— I Sundny 9.2 2.7 5.33 | 8.3 6.13 To Pontvpool Road, at— 1 10.35 | 2.0 5 52 | 11.8 | 9.18 From Pontypool Road. To Hereford at- I 7.35 10.50 2.20 13.40 1 6.5 9.45 ) 6.5 An extra train to Abergavenny at 11.10 am. To Monmouth, at- 7.45 ( 11.15 1 2 25 -1 6.10 To Newport, at— 8.45|ll.l5|l2.15|l.53|3.45|5.25|G.15l9.13 I 11.18 I 9-28 An extra train to Newport on Saturdays only at 8.40 p.m. ::=: ANOTHER GREAT REDUCTION IN SEWING MACHINES! THE SINGER" TREADLE MACHINE may now We obtained for £ 4 10a, or on the weekly hiring system, at Bevan's General Jo: arnishing Warehouses, Clarence-street, Pontypool, Or Broad-^reet, Blaenafon. PJ"t1 ar Presen-A Present for tlte Absent. I Price 3s., And ray h had at the FREE PRESS PRINTING OFFICE, or ofthe BOOKSELLERS, 0 C T REGISTER; T OR, L itrtttJJptrtrl AND NEloli '-OURHOOD. CONTAINING PONTYPOOL A HANBURY FAMILY (WI J PEDIGREE;) HISTORY OF 1RE GREAT STRIKE AND LOCK-OUT OF 1875 + AND ALL THE INFORMATION KNOWN RELATIVE TO THE TOWN AND DISTRICT. The only DIRECT Line of Steamers to PHILADEL- PHIA is the AMERICAN LINE UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. m LIVERPOOL TO PHILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY, Calling atQuEENsTowN every THURSDAY First-class, full-powered Iron Steam- ships are appointed to Sail ILLINOIS Mar. 27 PENNSYLVANIA.. April 17 INDIANA April 3 April 24 CASPIAN April 11 *LORD CLIVE. May 1 •JVo Intermediate Passengers carried on voyage marked thus* The" Samaritan" calls at Londonderry iI/stead of Quecnstoicn, and touches at Halifex to land mails, !fe. The only TRANS-ATLANTIC LINE sailing under the UNITED STATES FLAG, and carrying the American Rafts for saving life, besides the usual complement of Lifeboats and an extra number of Life Preservers. The accommodation for all classes of passengers is equal to any of the European Steamship Lines. Every Steamer carries a Surgeon and Stewardess. Passengers and goods are landed at Philadelphia on the Wharf of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which has the shortest and moat direct route to all places in the Western States. Passengers by this Line can pass direct into the Rail- road Cars without leaving the Landing Wharf, and under the same roof, there are REFRESHMENT ROOM, United States Letter Box, Telegraph Office, Exchange Officr, and Baggage Express Office. ° CABIN PASSAGE, 12 to 18 Guineas. Return Tickets, at reduced rates. STEERAGE PASSAGE as low as by any other FAST line, including an ample supply of Provisions. Steerage Passengers are forwarded to New York or Boston with- out additional charge. INTERMEDIATE PASSAGE, including Beds, Bedding, and alt necessary Utensils, and separate table, X8 8s. Apply in Philadelphia, to Peter Wright and Sons, General Agents, 307, Walnut-street; in Queenstown, to N. & J. Cummins & Brothers and in Liverpool, to RICHARDSON, SPENCE, & CO., 17 and 19, Water-street J. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. THOS. 11. THOMAS, Hiqlt-St., 7enby. JNO. THOMAS. Church-si., Tredegar ALLAN LINE SHORTEST OCEAN PASSAGE TO A ME RICA. Halifax, Canadian, and United States Mail. COMPOSED OF TWENTY FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS. Leaving LIVERPOOL every THURSDAY, and LONDONDERRY every FRIDAY for HALIFAX, QUEBEC, PORTLAND. & BALTIMORE. Through Tickets to BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADEL- PHIA, and to all points in CANADA & the STATES. Low Fures and excellent Accommodation. Passengers who secure their Tickets before leaving home are met at the Railway Station by an appointed Agent of the Company, who takes charge of them until they go on board the steamer. THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT grants ASSISTED PAS- SAGES by the ALLAN LINE. Write for the Pamphlet LORD DUFFERIN IN MANITOBA." Apply to ALLAN BROTHERS & Co., Liverpool or Londonderry, or to J. R. MORGAN, Post Office, Pontypool. ESTABLISHED 1850. THE PONTYPOOL GENERAL FURNISHING & BEDDING WAREHOUSE, Claren ce- street, Pontypool, AND (BRANCH) 95, BROAD-STREET, BLAENAFON. JOHN BEVAN, Dealer in every description of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO- FORTES, HARMONIUMS, HARDWARE, &c., &c. Agent for the "Singer" and 'Challenge" Sewing Machines. ^SINGER TREADLE MACHINES FOR jE4 10s. -GOODS DELIVERED PER CART FREE. BIRMINGHAM HOUSE, GRIFFITHSTOWN. HEFBY IPIEA-CIH:, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds of London, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton Goods.—English and Foreign Clocks & V atches.-Ironmongery & Fancy Goods. ALL KINDS OF G LAS SAN D CHINA ORNAMENTS. TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. List of Articles always in Stock: VASES. China Vases of all kinds; Parian Vases (ditto); Bohemian Vases (ditto); Glass Vases (ditto); an assort- ment of Lustres; Parian Jugs of all kinds; Parian Figures, every size China French Figures; China Pin Boxes every size; Pottery Figures, all kinds; Parian Pin Boxes; Flower Shades, various. GLASS. Decanters of all kinds, cut and moulded Saltcellars of all kinds Water Bottles, all kinds; Sugars and Creams, all sorts Sugars and Covers, all sorts Butter Coolers,'all sorts Cut Wines Moulded Wines Glass Dishes, all sizes Glass Plates, all sizes Pickle Jars; Celery Glasses Glass Mugs Goblets Ring Stands Glass Candlesticks; Candle Ornaments; Cruets of all kinds; Handled Mustards Jelly Glasses Scent Bottles; Pomade Pots; Sets of China; Tumblers, every kind, cut and moulded Tall Ales Tots; Bird Cages; Bird Fountains Id. Articles, great variety. Tin Bowls Tin Tea Pots, Tin Coffee Pots, Tin Calen- ders, Galvanised 'Buckets, Galvanised Bowls, Frying Pans, Fenders, Fire Irons, Bellows, Sets of Trays, 24-in. Trays (all qualities), Bread Trays, Waiters, Brass Pillar Candlesticks, Iron Candlesticks, Brass Chambers, Tin Chambers, Table Knives and Forks, Dessert ditto, Carvers, Steels, Butchers' Knives, Table Spoons, Tea, Spoons, Sugar Bowls, Crushers, Pocket Knives, Razors, Razor Strops, Scissors, Hair Brushes, Combs (every de- scription), Measuring Tapes, Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Hat Brushes, Shoe JJrusnes, Scrubbing Brushes, Black Lead Brushes, Horse Brushes, Oil Brushes, Ladies' Bags, Account Books, Penny Tin Goods, Writing Paper, Envelopes, Concertinas ot a I kinds, Pens of all kinds. Brooches, Beads in great variety, Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks of all Kinds, Watch Guards, Watch Keys, Tobacco Boxes Snutt Boxes, Steel Tobacco Boxes, Pins, Cribbage Boards, Purses (all descriptions), Portemonaies, Braces, Garters ales' (every description), Wash Leathers, Lead Pencils, Slates, Slate Pencils, Shaving Brushes and Boxes, Rules, &c. FANCY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. IRONMONGERY GOODS. Iron Shovels, Umbrella Stands, Iron Bedsteads, Iron Saucepans, Iron Pots, Coal Hods, Spittoons, Padlocks. TOBACCONISTS GOODS, &c. BEDS AND BEDDING. Cocoa Nut Matting, in every width. 5) Mats in all sizes Sf qualities PETROLINE, KEROSINE, AND BENZOLINE LAMPS.—All kinds of repairs done; new burners &c., fitted oils, &c., supplied for burning in the same NOTE THE ADDRESS- 1*. Peach, Birmingham House, Griffithstown, Pontypool. HAWKERS AND THE TRADE SUPPLIED. I I COUGHS! COUGHS COUGHS and COLDS also Consumption, Bronchitis and otheraffections of the THIWAT and LUNGS are quickly RELIEVED and permanently CURED by Brown's Herbal Remedies." All who suffer are requested to test the efficacy of these Medicines. Sample bottles are supplied free of charge by all Country Agents, or can be had by post from the Proprietor. Address :-0. P. BROWN, 2, King-street, Covent Garden, London. • Prof. Brown's "Treatise on Consumption, 44- pp., free y post. Prof. Brown's Complete llerbalist," post free 5s.-The above can be bad of the Agent for Pontypool, E. B. FORD, Chemist, George-street. .————-——— —n Office Diaries and Pocket Books. jjcqn Scribbling Diary, 6 days on page Is » 3 Both interleaved with blotting paper; &c. d-c. &e. rpHE use of Diarks is now so general that they have -J. become a necessity in nearly every business a proof of their usefulness is that when once adopted they are seldom given up. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM At H.HUGHES'S, S TAT ION E R PONTYPOOL. .Yow.Ready-Priee One Penny, TH E PONTYPOOL ALMANAC And Year-Book of Useful Knowledge for 1878. PONTYPOOL FREE PRESS OFFICE HUGHES'S SUBSCRIPTION LIBRARY, In conncction with Mudw s Library. TERMS 3s. 6d. per quarter, for one vol. at a time; J. 5s. 3d. per quarter for a set at a time. A frequently renewed supply of Works of Fict:on by the best Authors to select from. The Subscription may be commenced at any time. The following NEW BOOKS are now in circula- tion No. of Vola. I BESSIE HARRINGTON'S VENTURE. 1 A BLUE STOCKING, by Mrs EDWARDS 1 PAULINA'S AMBITION, by EDIS SEARLE. 1 THRICE, by W- A. CHANDLER 2 NOBLE BY HERITAGE, by G. F. PARDON 1 MARRIED AT LAST, by HELEN DICKENS 2 SEVERED BY A RING 2 THE MARQUIS OF LOSSIE, by GEORGE MACDONALD 3 HER MOTHER'S DARLING, by Mrs RIDDELL 3 MARLEY CASTLE, by Sir GARNET WOLSLEY 2 DITA, by Lady MARGARET MAJENDIE 1 MARK EYLMER'S REVENGE, by Mrs SPENDER 3 MRS. ARTHUR, by Mrs OLIPJIANT 3 WEAVER AND WEFT, by the Author of "Lady Audley's Secret." 3 THE HERITAGE OF LANGDALE,byMrs ALEXANDER 3 — H. Hughes, Bookseller, &c., Commercial St, PONTYPOOL. JOHN MOSELEY, ENGINEER, Clarence Wagon Sf Engineering Works, AND Park Road Implement Works, PONTYPOOL, MON. Manufacturer of all kinds of Iron Bridges, Girders, I Boilers, Roofs, Switchcs 9 Crosdi/gs, Tar.ks,. Rail- way Wagons # Plant, Corrugated Iron Buildings, Verandahs, and Ra iling. WHEELWJUGHTING, SHOEING, AND GENERAL SMITHWORK. Wagon and other Repairs quickly and efficiently executed.—Designs and Estimates supplied. Globe Hotel, Pontypool. MR. G. NEWTH, of the Bruce Hotel, Aberdare, begs to inform his friends and the public gene- rally that he has REMOVED to the above commodious premises, where he hopes by a strict attention to business to merit the patronage of his friends, whose admiration will be excited by the living curiosities. ABERSYCHAN LADIES CLOTHING COMMITTEE. a HON. TREASUREP-Mits. MULLIGAN. HON. SECRETARY—MRS. JAMES, Tyffynnon. COMMITTEE. MRS. THOMAS, the Vicarage; MRS. JONES, Rock Villa; MRS. VERITY, Garndiffaith; MRS. LEWIS. Sunny Bank; MRS. DA VIES, Glenside; MRS. PRATT, Longfield House; MRS. GRIFFITHS; MRS. CARLYON; MRS. LEWIS; MRS. DANIEL; MRS. R. JONES; MRS. KELLY, Rose Cottage; and MRS. WINSTON, Rock Cottage. In consequence of the severe distress among the Ironworkers and others mAbersychan and Neigh- bourhood, the above-named Ladies have formed themselves into a Committee for the purpose of alleviating the said Distress by a careful distri- bution of Clothing, and earnestly solicit Subscrip- tions and Clothing for that object. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by any of the Members. Parcels of Clothing and Materials to be sent to MRS. DANIEL, Abersychan, Monmouthshire. All Monies and Clothing will be duly acknow- ledged in the columns of the Pontypool Free Press. Great Privation amongst the Iron- workers at Abersychan. THE ABERSYCHAN RELIEF COMMITTEE (of •which the Vicar, the Rev. W. R. THOMAS, is Chairman) earnestly appeals to the public for con- tributions to be applied to the alleviation of the very great distress prevailing mainly amongst the Iron- workers of the Abersychan District.. Subscriptions will be most gratefully received by Mr COLLINS, of the West of England Bank, Ponty- pool, and J. H. WAINWRIGHT, Hon. Sec. Abersychan Local Board Offices, January 10th, 1878. LITTLE MILL Horse Slaughtering Establishment. GEO. WM. RODWAY, HAYING taken to the above Oldest Established Horse Slaughtering Premises in South Wales and Monmouthshire, begs to inform Coal and Iron Masters, and others, that he will give the full value for Worn- out and Dead Horses, Cows, etc., and fetch them away on the shortest notice. Telegrams and Post Orders, addressed G. W. RODWAY, Little Mill, Pontypool, will receive prompt attention. Christmas Games, NEW YEAR GIFTS, TOYS, and a variety of Fancy Goods suitable for Birthday, Wedding, and other Presents, At H. FOX'S, Commercial Street, PONTYPOOL. Gold Wedding and Keeper Rings, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c., &c. COPPERS in exchange for gold or silver may be had C at the FREE PRESS Officfi. — |ILJ|,Hm BEWARE OF WORTHIES? lllllllMI IMITATIONS OF RECKITT'S PARIS BLUE The Genuine is vised toy the Laundresses of THE PRINCESS OF WALEtf AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. WANTED, a LAD, about 1G or 17 years of age, as an APPRENTICE to the BLACKSMITH and SHOEING TRADE.—Apply by letter, to X Y, Free Press Office, Pontypool. PPRENTICE WANTED to tho DRESS- il MAKING.—Address, A.M., Free Press Office, Pontypool. WANTED, a first KITCHEN-MAID for a situa- tion in London must be able to cook.—Apply personally to Mrs BROWN, Sunny Bank Cottages, Grif- fithstown, Pontypool. TO LET, a CAPITAL BEERHOUSE.—Apply to J. H. DAVIES, Pontnewynydd. TO LET, a FURNISHED SITTING and BED- ROOM.—Apply at 3, Clarence-street, Pontypool. To Let, NO. 11, PARK TERRACE.—Apply on the Pre- .D) mises to Dr. MASON. To be Let, A CAPITAL HOUSE and SHOP in George-street (suitable for any business), with large back pre- mises and back entrance.—Apply to Mr THOS. LEWIS, Crane-street, Pontypool. To be Let, at Nantyderry, A SMITH SHOP, with a good cottage, to be had at once. A COTTAGE and GARDEN vacant. A COTTAGE at Upper Village, Goytrey, to be let. A NEAT COTTAGE, called Goytrey Cottage," with a large walled garden,a paddock, and about 5 acres of rough ground, now occupied by John Jenkins, to be had in May next; also, GOYTREY MILL and PANTGLAS FARM, in extent about 30 acres Apply to Rev T. EVANS, Nantyderry House. Take Notice. I THOMAS ARTHUR, of the parish of Goytrey, hereby Give Notice that I will not be answerable for any debts my wife, JANE ARTHUR, of the parish of Goytrey, may contract; and the Public are hereby cautioned not to trust her with any more Goods or Groceries in my name, after this date. Dated this 14th day of March, 1878. (S igned) THOMAS ARTHUR, of the Cottage, near the Royal Oak, in the Parish of Goytrey, near Pontypool, in the County of Mon- mouth. rpo BE SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT. TWO I well-built FREEHOLD HOUSES, in a desirable situation in High-street, Pontypool.—Apply to Mr Hy. LEWIS, Builder, &c., Coedygric. "DOR SALE, EARLY POTATOES, Alma, Myat's JL Ash-leaf, American Rose, ictoria. Also, Early Cabbage Plants, Kidney Bean Sticks. Pea Sticks, Stake for Rose Trees. Stakes and Tinet f< r Hedging.—Apply to HY. KNIPE, Coedygric, Pontypool. Lessons in Music & Drawing GIVEN by Miss DAVIES, Nicholas Street, Pontypool.—Terms on application. ABROAD HINT !—Cheques or P.O. Orders may be addressed D. WALKINSHAW, Emerald Villa, Fishponds Road, Stapleton, Bristol. 1?ANTEG & LLANVRECHYA PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. „ (Mechanics' Institute, Griffithstown, and Oihces | panteg Steel Works, Panteg TRUSTEES. (For the, purposes authorized by th? Art of Parliament, 37 and 38 Vict., c. 42, s. 25 and 28.1 Sampson Copestakc, Ksq. Edward James Phillips, Esq. Wm. H. Osborne-Taylor, Esq. John SJJ. tetiMrtiSi M.D. William Collins, Esq. Alfred A. Williams, Esq. William Collins, Esq. Alfred A. Williams, Esq. DIRECTORS. A. A. Williams, Esq., Dr. Cousins, Cwmbran Mr Jabez Jacob, Cwmbran Mr J. R. Wright, The Mount Mr F. R. Phillips, London Mr W. Smith, Keiiieys House Mr D. Davies, Stafford House Mr 1. Butler, Dunstan Villa Mr H. Feather, Coedygric Mr J. Goodenough, Sherborne Villa Mr C. Lawrence, Pontymoil W. II. O. Taylor, Esq, Greenhill Mnesderwen, Chairman. House, Vice-chairman. ■Mr W .H. Rosser, Pontypool AlrP. Chapman, Pontnewynydd Mr W. Davies, Sebastopol Mr Wm Jacobs, Griffithstown Mr Thos. Edwards, Pontypool Mr Jas. Brown, Griffithstown Mr Geo. Gorrtll, Pontypool Mr W. J. Rees, Swansea S. Copestake, Esq London William Collins, Esq., Ponty- pool BANKERS. The West of England and South Wales District Banking Co. SOLICITORS. Messrs E. B. Edwards & Son, SNicitors, Pontypool. SURVEYORS. Mr Ernest Deacon, Pontypool. Mr J. Roberts, Swansea. SECRETARY. Mr B. H. Madge, Panteg Steel Works. TREASURER. Mr William Collins, Pontypool. OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY. TO offer a means of investing large or small sums by monthly subscriptions, or otherwise, at a good rate of Interest, and To lend the monies so accumulated for the purpose of purchasing or building houses, redeeming mortgages &c. MONEY NOW READY TO ADVANCE. For further information, rules, &c., apply to the Secretary, Directors, or the following Agents :— Mr ROBT. EVANS, Upper Cwmbran Schools, Cwmbran Mr JAS. BROWS, 54, King-st., Blaenavon. JOSEPH HARPIS, MALTSTER & HOP FACTOR, FOX TYPO OL (lately of Pontypool Road,) BEGS to inform the Trade and the public gener- ally that he has taken to the MALI HOUSES at PONTYPOOL and TROSNANT (formerly carried on by the late Mr JOHN EVANS), and solicits a con- tinuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon him and his predecessors. N.B.-B),ewe-rs and private Families supplted with genuine Malt and Sops. Park Road House, Pontypool, Nov., 1877. Garton's Prize Medal Ales. OCTOBER, BREWINGS. Mild Ales Is. Od. per Gall. Golden Ale Is. 2d. „ In 9, 18, and 06 Gall. Casks. The above Ales are of superior quality, and in excellent condition. Orders by rost promptly attended to. DELIVERED FREE. TERMS, CASH. Agent: JAMES R. MORGAN, Family Grocer, Ale & Porter Merchant, 6 nigh St., and Lewis Place, Commercial St., GRIFFITHSTOWN. 3STOTIOE. T. FLETCHER & H. ELSON, Shoeing Sf General Smiths, (LATELY CARRYING ON BUSINESS NEAR THE GLOBE HOTEL, PONTYPOOL), BEG to inform the Inhabitants of Pontypool and neighbourhood that they have DISPOSED OF THE STOCK-IN-TRADE AND GOODWILL OF THEIR BUSINESS TO MR. JOHN MOSELEY, PARK ROAD IMPLEMENT WORKS, And they will esteem it a favour if their friends and patrons will give Mr MOSELEY their support. PAPER HANGINGS. NEHT PATTERNS. I E. JONES, STATIONER, &c., George Street, Pontypool, HAS received A LARGE STOCK OF PAPER HANGINGS, whicn he now oifers at very low PriCCS> • O 7 Commamng at od per piece. Whitebrook, nr. Llandogo, MONMOUTHSHIRE. MESSRS. WAITE AND SON HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the KING'S HEAD HOTEL, Monmouth, on MONDAY, the 25th day of March, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then and there pro- duced, ALL THAT VALUABLE AND GENTEEL FREEHOLD MESSUAGE, Or Villa Residence, with Good Garden and Appurtenances, Formerly in the occupation of Miss Mary Ann Brown. deceased, afterwards of Mr G. C. Green, or his under. tenants, and now of Mr Jas. Morgan, situate close to the Bell Inn, Whitebrook. The premises comprise 2 sitting rooms, 4 bedrooms, good pantry, back kitchen, excellent cellar, oven, a nicely-stocked and prettily arranged garden, with a never-failing\supply of capital water. The above very eligible aud desirable property is in a good state of preservation, with a warm and cheerful aspect, and bounded by the highway leading from Whitebrook to Penalt. Full particulars may be bad on application to the AUCTIONEERS to Mr DAVID DAVIES, Land Surveyor, Pontypool; or io Mr. W. H. LLOYD, Solicitor, Pontypool. Auctioneers' Offices Clarence-st., Pontypool, Feb. 28, 1878. PENPERLLENY, GOYTRE, NEAR PONTYPOOL. To Wheelwrights, Carpenters, Blacksmiths, and Others. Messrs. WAITE & SON HAVE been instructed by Mrs COBNER to SELL by JjL AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of APRIL, 1878, on the premises as above, a quantity of TIMBER, Wheelwright & Blacksmith's Tools, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, COMPRISING Turned and other stocks, well-seasoned oak spokes, elm and ash felloes, yellow pitch pine planks, red deal and spruce planks, ash, oak, pear, and cherry tree planking, panelled doors, sash frames and glazed sashes, chimney-pieces, cupboard frames and doors, elm boards, a quantity of dry timber, nails and spikes, bolts and screws, iron-work and fittings, paint, pots, and brushes, vice, bench, wheel-horse, sawing and carpenters' benches, hoop iron, ironmongery, quan- tity of old iron, pit and other SIWS, gate-posts, fire- wood, ladders, grindstone, fenders and fire-irons, arm and other chairs, kitchen, loo, and other tables, sofa, high-back circular settle, clocks, crockery, glass, tea trays, 4-post bedstead, feather bed, washstand and dressing table, engravings, looking glasses, pots, pans, buckets, brushes, saucepans, two moderator lamps, books, slates, iron weights, wheelbarrow, wash tub, wine casks, kidney bean sticks, and other useful effects. GOODS ON VIEW THE MORNING OF SALE. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Auctioneers' Offices: Clarence St., Pontypool, March 14th, 1878. High Street, Abersychan, NEAR PONTYPOOL. To Saddlers, Grocers, Brewers, Contractors, and Others. Messrs. WAITE & SON HAVE been instructed by Mrs BEASLEY- to SELL by AUCTION (without reserve), on MONDAY, '.he 8tli day of AtRiL, 1878,on the premises, as above, THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK-IN-TRADE AND EFFECTS, Comprising sets new short harness, with brass fittings (suitable for brewers, grocers, and others); long harness, gig and trap harness, a large quantity of all kinds of second-hand harness, pit harness, hames, col- lars & blinds for pit & surface purposes, bridles, feeding bags. neck straps, cart saddle-trees, cow ties, chains, whips of various descriptions, dog collars, hair and oil cloth covers for horses, white and brown leather, webbings, collar check, halters, saddler's ironmon- gery, lines, twine and hemp, brushes, curry and other combs, hedging and other gloves, leggings and overalls, liquid and polishing pastes, oils, chamois leathers, red flannel, sacking, rollers, cruppers, bits, head stalls, martingales, stirrup leathers and irons, braces, cutting boards, stools, saddle horse, table with drawers, fixtures, fittings, and sundry articles suitable for the trade. Also, a few Neat and Useful Articles of HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE. GOODS ON VIEW THE MORNING OF SALE. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock. THE HOUSE, SHOP, and BUSINESS TO LET. JL. Apply to the AUCTIONEERS. Offices: Clarence Street, Pontypool, 21st March, 1878. To Grocers, Bakers, Provision Dealers and Others. CLARENCE SALE ROOMS, CLARENCE ST., POUTTPOOL, (Removed for convenience of Sale). MESSRS. WAITE & SON WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at the above room, on MONDAY, the 15th day of APRIL, 1878, at 12 o'clock, A QUANTITY OF GROCER'S STOCK-IN-TRADE, HOUSEHOLD Furniture and Effects, Of Mrs. DANIEL ROBERTS, Grocer, Trosnant-street, Pontypool, comprising- Counters, desks, flour bin, sack truck, provision scales, tea and coffee canisters, scoops, scales and weights, iron and brass weights, bread tins, tea boxes, sugar nippers, shop steps, biscuit tins, weighing machine (complete) with weights, large nest of 33 drawers, 13 feet long, 3 feet high, 2 feet 8 inches wide; small ditto with 8 drawers, 4 feet 6 inches long, 2 feet high, 2 feet wide tea mixer, stock tea canisters, quantity of tea, several sides of home-cured bacon, waste paper, large iron boiler, iron spouting, gas fittings, 2 iron mangers, garden tools, lawn roller, india rubber water hose, benches, washing machine, empty bottles, feather and millpuff beds, mattresses and palliasses, iron and wood bedsteads, mahogany and other chest of drawers, dressers and shelves, mahogany and deal tables, windsor and cane-seated chairs, couches covered in leather and hair, square and other tables, prints, books, cocoanut matting, hay pikes, beer tram, barrels, pier and swing glasses, night commode, rocking chair, child's chair, saucepans, feeders and fire-irons, &c., &c., &c. NO RESERVE. Auctioneers' Offices: Clarence Street, Pontypool, 21st March, 1878. PRELIMINARY. Messrs. WAITE & SON Will SELL BY AUCTION, (SHORTLY), ABOUT 50 dozen of Netv Hurdles and about 500 bundles Kidney Bean Sticks. WHEN AND WHERE NEXT WEEK. Auctioneers' Offices: Clarence-st., Pontypool, 21st March, 1878. PRELIMINARY. KING'S HEAD HOTEL, PONTYPOOL. IESSRS WAITE & SON WILL SELL BY AUCTION, on the above pre- mises, during the ensuing month, a quantity of neat and useful Household Furniture. Glass, Crockery, the Appointments of Nine Bed- rooms, and other Effects. Further particulars next issue. Auctioneers' Offices: Clarence-street, Pontypool, 21st March, 1878. PARK TERRACE, PONTYPOOL. SALE OF EXCELLENT & WELL-PRESERVED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; CONTENTS OF Drawing, Dining, and Breakfast Rooms Entrance Hall; China Pantry Appointments of Four Bedrooms Comprising full compass fine-toned cottage piano- forte, in walnut, by an eminent maker, music stool, lot of sheet music, elegant rosewood cheffoniere, with marble slab and plate glass panels and carved back, rosewood writing desk, elegant inlaid chess table, mahogany work box, handsome mahogany umbrella and hat stand,mahogany,rosewood, & walnut centre Pembroke, occasional, & other tables & stands, mahogany hair and leather-seated dining-room chairs, easy chairs, in hair, couch, cupboard, I Brussels, stair, and other carpets and hearth- rugs, oilcloth, mats, crumb-cloths, cornice poles, rings, and curtains, oil paintings, steel- plate engravings, in mahogany, maple, and gilt frames, time-piece, barometer, opera glass and case, tea caddies, pipe rack and case, flower stand, table lamp, bronze parian chim- ney ornaments, 2 elegant china vases, book- rack, flowers under glass shade, mahogany child's chair and stand, bassinette, brackets, busts, wire blinds, books, steel fenders and fire-irons, coal vases, hassocks, stool, wool and other mats, door-porters, oak dresser and shelves, with drawers, capital 8-day case clock, corner cupboard, large and small clothes horses, wire netting, meat safe, meat hastener, break- fast, dinner, and tea services, electro-plate, cutlery, old china, glass, crockery, mats, tea trays and waiters, filter, copper and iron tea kettles, tripod, roasting-jack, plate-warmers, copper warming pan, tea and coffee pots, coffee mill, bench, salting pans, meat covers, brown ware, pots, pans, buckets, tins, bowls, saucepans, frying-pans, brass and bell-metal preserving kettles, baskets, scales, large paper screen, knife box, bird cages, garden tools, flower stands, pots and plants, steps, brushes, 2 oven doors and frames, a quantity of glass and other bottles, small wooden wine kegs, tubs, casks, bagatelle tabie, with balls and cues, fishing tackle, breech-loading gun. APPOINTMENTS OF FOUR BEDROOMS, Consisting of half-tester, iron, and mahogany bedsteads, damask and other bed hangings, mattresses and palliasses, feather beds, maho- gany wash stands and dressing tables, com- mode, large mahogany wardrobe, well fitted with drawers, mahogany circular and other chest drawers, elegant toilet glass, with jewel case lined with velvet, towel rails, toilet ware, ottoman, and toilet covers. MESSRS WAITE & SON HAVE been favoured with instructions by Mr J. H. LLOYD, who is leaving the neighbour- hood, to SELL BY AUCTION, at Eleven o'clock on THURSDAY, the 11th day of APRIL, 1878 (and following day if necessary). The AUCTIONEERS beg to call particular attention to the above Sale, the Furniture being of first-rate quality, in an excellent state of preservation, and tccll icorth the attention of ladies and gcntlemcn about furntshillg. On View the Morning of Sale; and Catalogues may be obtained seven days prior to the date of Sale from the AUCTIONEERS, at their Offices, Clarence-street, Pontypool. Dated March 21, 1878. PRELIMINARY. ABERCARNE VAWR, ABERCARNE. i MESSRS. WAITE & SON HAVE been instructed to SJ-.LL by AUCTION", under the power of a Bill of Sale, ALL THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Household Furniture & Effects, On the premises situat.e as above, now in the oc- cupation of Mr REES DAVIES, Farmer & Beerseller. Time and other details itext week. PRELIMINARY. Cwmcarne, nr. Abercarne. MESSRS. WAITE & SON WILL OFFER for SALE BY AUCTION, W during the ensuing month, CWMCARNE FLANNEL FACTORY, Dwelling-house, Premises, And LAND adjoining. Also, the whole of the PLANT &MACHINERY now in working order, and let to a good tenant. Particulars next week. To be Let, at Goytrey. 110 BE LET, the BEERHOUSE known as the Nightingale," situate in the parish of Goytrey, on the main road from Pontypool to Abergavenny, with Grocer, Wheelwright, and Blacksmith's Shops, and TWO COTTAGES adjoining, and about an Acre of Garden Ground. There is a good supply of water on the premises. The Stock-in-Trade and Fixtures to be taken at a valuation.—To view, apply to Mr JAMES JOKES, on the premises; and for further particulars to WAITE & SON, Auctioneers, Clarence Street, Pontypool. 7th March, 1878. PONTYPOOL Local Government Board. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Accounts of the Local Government Board, for the year ending the 25th day of March, 1878, will be audited by ALFRED W. ROBERTS, Esquire, at the TOWN HALL, PONTYPOOL, on THUKSDAY, the 4th day of APRIL next, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the forenoon. And Notice is also Hereby Given, that seven clear days at least before the day fixed for such Audit, the Rate Books and other Accounts of the said Local Govern- ment Board, made up and balanced to the said 25th day of March, will be deposited at the Office of the Clerk to the Board, Clarence Street, Pontypool, for the inspection of Owners and Ratepavers. E. STEPHENS, Clerk to the Local Govt. Board. Pontypool, March 11th, 1878. PANTEG Local Government Board. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Accounts of the Local Government Board, for the year end- ing the 25th day of March, 1878, will be audited by ALFRED W. ROBERTS, Esquire, at the TOWN HALL, PONTYPOOL, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of April next, at half-past Eleven o'clock in the forenoon. And Notice is also Hereby Given, that seven clear days at least be- fore the day fixed for such Audit, the Rate Books and other Accounts of the said Local Government Board, made up and balanced to the said 25th day of March, will be deposited at the Office of the Clerk to the Board, Park Terrace, Pontypool, for the inspection of Owners and Ratepayers. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Clerk to the Local Govt. Board. Pontypool, March Uth, 1878. To CONSUMPTIVES.—CONSUMPTION IS CURABLE.—A certain method of cure has been discovered for this dis- tressing complaint by a physician, who is desirous that all sufferers may benefit from this providAtial disco- very. It is beyond all doubt the most remarkable re- medy of the age. Thousands have been cured by it. Full particulars will be sent by post to any person tree of charge.—Address: Mr WILLIAMS, 10, Oxford Ter- race, Hyde Patk, London. MONEY confidentially advanced from £5 upwards 1\ to respectable Householders, Farmers, and others, upon their furniture and effects without removal, also, if required, without publicity.—Address or apply to F. 1. WALL, George-street, Pontypool. Applications promptly attended to, and communications strictly private. Nicholas-street, Pontypool. Messrs PHILPOT & WINGFIELD WILL SELL BY AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, MARCH 28th, 1878, all that WELL-ERECTED SHED, 40ft. by 20ft., Well-built, with folding doors, and roofed with corrugated iron quantity of fencing and wire timber; 2-horse power vertical engine, with boiler, all complete, nearly new; horse gear for chaff cutter; 35 thraves wheat straw; several traps narrow-wheel cart; harness; lady's side saddle, &c.; together with a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. For further particulars, see handbills. Auctioneers' Offices: Market House Chambers, Pontypool. APRIL 2nd-FAIR DAY. PHILPOT & WINGFIELD WILL SELL BY AUCTION, at the GLOBB AUCTION MART, Several Head of Stock, Horses, Carts, &c. Further entries are soli,-ited.-Srlc at 12 o'clock. Auctioneers' Offices: Market House Chambers, Pontypool. PONTYPOOL UNION. CONTRACTS FOR PROVISIONS, &c, THE Guardians of the Poor of the Pontypool Union will, at their meeting to be held on the 28th day of MARCH instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning, receive Tenders from all persons desirous of contracting for the next three months for the supply of all articles of con- sumption and necessaries at the Union Workhouse of the said Union, and also supplying the out-door paupers of the said Union at Pontypool, Abersychan, and Usk with bread and provisions. All parties tendering must send sealed tenders to me, at my offices, Pontypool, on or before W EDNESDAY, the 2ith day of MARCH instant, and forward samples of the articles tendered for to the Union Workhouse, on THURSDAY morning, the 28th MARCH inst., by 10 o'clock- The Board will receive tenders for each district sepa- rately. Forms of tender and estimate can be obtained at my office. The persons whose tenders are accepted will be re- quired to enter into bonds, with two sureties, for the due performance of the contract. The Guardians do:not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. (By order), EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Clerk. Town Hall, Pontypool, March 13, 1878. County of Monmouth. I JOHN CAPEL HANBURY, Esquire, High Sheriff j for the County of Monmouth, by virtue of divers writs of our Sovereign Lady the Queen to me directed, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the Commission of Oyer and Terminer and general Gaol Delivery, to be holden in and for the County of Monmouth, will be opened at the Shire Hall, in the Town of Monmouth, on FRIDAY, the 5th day of April next, and that on SATUR- DAY, the 6th day of April next, the Public Business will be commenced at the Shire Hall, in the Town of Monmouth aforesaid, of which all Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Mayors, Jurors, Prosecutors, Witnesses and others interested therein are directed to take iNotice and give their attendance accordingly and I HEREBY FURTHER GIVE NOTICE, that the Grand Jury will be called over in the Crown Court on SATURDAY, the 6th day of April next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that the Common Jurors will be called over in- discriminately in the Nisi Prius and Crown Courts respectively, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, to serve upon such Juries as the said Court shall direct. (Bv the same Sheriff), I EDMUND B. EDWARDS. Under Sheriff. Under Sheriff 's Office, Town Hall, Pontypool, lith March, 1878. To Iron and Coal Masters, Contractors Agriculturists, And Others. EDMUND GIBBS, Licensed Horse Slaughterer, 9c., BEGS to inform the above and public generally that he has taken to the well-known Horse-Slaughtering Establishment, Tilbach Farm, Mamhilad, near Ponty- pool, lately occupied by ALFRED KENT and WILLIAM PANNIERS, Deceased.—Will give the full value for Worn-out Horses, Cows, &c and fetch them away within a radius of 12 miles. ORDERS & TELEGRAMS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ADDRESS—E. GIBBS, Tilbach Farm, Mamhilad, Pontypool. F. G. LAKE, Accountant, Appraiser, House, Estate, Insurance, ADVERTISING, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Items and Debts Collected. OFFICE: CLUB CHAMBERS, PONTYPOOL. HARRY LANCY, AUCTIONEER, &c., TRINITY VILLA, ABERGAVENNY, WILL ATTEND AT PONTYPOOL EVERY WEDNESDA YfSA TURD A I-, (Temporarily,) AT MR. LAKE'S OFFICES, CLUB BUILDINGS The Oldest Wholesale and Retail Provision & Family Grocery Trade, CRANE-STREET, PONTYPOOL, (AND GRIFFITHSTOWN,) ESTABLISHED 1787. DANIEL & JONES (Late Herbert J RETURN their sincere thanks to the Clergy, Gentry, JH/ and Public generally for the very liberal support they have received since taking the business, and whilst they respectfully solicit a continuance of the same, they are determined that nothing shall be wanting on their part to give entire satisfaction. Every effort will be made to ensure good quality, moderate prices, and punctual attention to all orders, Good Strong Congou at Is Sdper lb. Fine do. 2s Od „ Superior do. 2s 6d The Best Mocha Coffees, Sjtarklitig Lump, Crystals, and Demcrara Sugars, Prime Home-cured Bacon, Cheddar, English, and American Cheese Salt and Fresh Butters; English, American, and French Flour; Beans, Oats, Bran, Barley Meal, Maize, Sharps, ^^Malt, Peas, Oatmeal, Preserved Fish, Salmon, Lobster, Sardines Australian Beef and Mutton, in 2lb., 4lb., and 6(b. Tins, at Lowest Prices. Agent for Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Spratt's u., Patent Dog Biscuits, 22s per cwt. Worcestershire Fine Salt; Manure ditto. N.B.—D. & J. strongly recommend their 2s and 2s 6d Teas, as being of superior quality. JUST RECEIVED, SOME VERY FINE STILTON, CHEDDAR AND OTHER CHEESE. Also. SMALL BOXES OF FINE TEAS, About 41bs. each, VERY CHEAP, SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES. Lamps! Lamps!! Lamps!! THE CHEAPEST SHOP in the neighbourhood for all kinds of LAMPS is cat H PEACH' S, jgg GENERAL DEALER, BIRMINGHAM HOUSE, GRIFFITHSTOWN. All kinds of Repairs done, Is cw Burners, %c., fitted CAUTION.-MESSRS. RECKlTT & SONS beg to caution the public againstimitation square Blue of very inferior quality. The Paris Blue in squares (used in the Prince of Wales* Laundry) is sold in wrapper, bearing the tame tud Trade Mark.