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-> LOCAL OBITUARY NOTICES. THE REV. ISAAC HUMPIIREYS, BARRY. The death has occurred of the Rev. Isaac Humphreys, of 58, Pyke-etreet, Barry Dock. senior curate Gadoxton-Barry. He passed away on Thursday night at Guy's Hospitkl. London, after a brief ill- ness. The deceased gentleman, who was highly respected by the townspeople of Barry and "beloved by the parishioners of Cadoxton, was only in his fortieth year. lif was ordained by the Bishop of Llandaff about live years a-go, being licensed to the curacy ol Cadoxton. and until the death of the lat. rector he had charge of St. John's Welsh Churoh, Barry Dock. On the preferment of the present rector (the hev. J. S. Longdon; to the Uvial Mr. Humphreys was appointed teniof cerate, and he thus became more closely identified with the four churches in the parish, and amongst the parishioner- generally he was held in the highest esteem so mach so that when his health suddenly broke down two or three months ago the Churcitpeople of Cadoxton and neighbourina parishes at once responded in a practical Baanner to an appeal made for a testimonial in hie behalf. The deceased gentleman was removed to Guy's Hospital about a mo"th Reo, bat he gradually got worse 11! Humphreys was a native of Anglesea. tiforth Wales. He was a hard-working Clergyman, an estimable neighbour, and a warm hearted and genial friend. The deceased loaves a widow and two children to mourn kie death. MR, CHARLES SHEPHERD, CARDIFF. Tfr. Charles Shepherd, formerly one of the largest builders and contractors in Cardiff, bud for a shyrt period a member of the town council, died on Wednesday evening He was in his sixty ninth year. Mr. Slep- kerd was possessed of sterling qualities, Which made him many friends, who sym- pathise with the family in their bereave- ment. The late Mr. Shepherd erected some ot the principal buildings that now adorn the town, these including the Royal Hotel. Cory Brothers' buildings at the Docks, the High- tereet and Wyndham arcades, and several of the leading places of worship. He had been felling for Dome twelve months, suffering from diopsy and heart failure. Prior to his indis- Ksitioxi he had been engaged a-s manager of the wood-paving department of the streets binder tfce corporation He had resided -in Cardifc' for upwards of forty years. He was b brother of Mr. David Shepherd, chartered accountant, and secretary of the Cardiff yree Caurcbes Council.

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. REPRESENTATION OF CARDIFF. fiir Vincent Caillard, whose name is men- tioned as a possible Conservative candi- date for Cardiff, attended Mr. Cham- berlain's meeting at the Drill-hall. In an interview Sir Vincent stated that, although the question of his becoming a candidate for Cardiff was under discussion, no decision had been arrived at. Sir Vincent added that the matter was in its early stages, and that it would be premature for him to make any statement upon the subject- Sir Vincent Gaillard's visit to Cardiff pro- Tided the opportunity for a meeting with the local leaders of the Conservative party. This took place on Saturday. The meeting was purely informal, and, although the question of Sir Vincent's candidature for Cardiff was probably discussed, nothing was definitely done, and both me local leaders and Sir Vincent himself are understood to be further considering the matter. RÅ VERFORDWEST AND PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. It is understood that Captain Ottley will address on Thursday week a meeting of the Conservative Association for the borougha at Haverfordwest. Captain Ottley will at that meeting be, in all probability, Anally selected as the Unionist candidate for the boroughs, as his selection will come recommended to the association by its executive. Captain Ottley is said to be an excellent speaker. LEWIS HAM. After the funeral of the late Mr. John Penn on Wednesday the executive of the Lewisham Conservative and Unionist Association met and selected as their candidate for the vacant seat Major Ooates, of Ewell, member of a London firm of stockbrokers. Major Coates unsnc-essfully contested the Elland Division of Yorkshire at the last general election.

ECCLESIASTICAL NEWS. NEW VICAE OF OSWESTRY. Archdeacon Wynne Jones, vicar of Llan- gollen, has accepted the vicarage of Oswestry, vacant since the death of the Rev. Norman Gilvy, in June. A graduate of Christ Church, Oxford, Archdeacon Wynne Jones was or- dained in 1886. For six years he worked in London, and for two years was chaplain in Algiers. In 1896 he was appointed vicar of St. Mark's, Wrexham, and in 1899 vicar of Llan- gollen. He has been archdeacon of Wrexhani and prebendary of Maliden einoe 1S97.

GAZETTE NOTICES. BANKRUPTCY ACTS—RECEIVING ORDERS. James Alfred Davies, 4, Bethesda-street, Mer- thyr Tydfil, draper. Daniel Jones, of Park Stores, Taibach, Port Talbot, grocer. William Williams, 97, Qneen'e-road, New Tredegar, collier. VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP NOTICES. The "London Gazette" on Tuesday night stated that at an extraordinary general meet- ing of the members of the Marohowel Colliery Company (Limited) recently held at Adelaide- street, Swansea, it was resolved and duly con- firmed that the company be wound up volun- tarily. Mr. David Roberts, of 19, Heathfield- street, Swansea, has been appointed liquida- tor for the purposes of such winding-up. The "London Gazette" also stated that the Barry Central Marine Engineering Company (Limited) has been wound up voluntarily (for Bale to the Cardiff Channel Dry Docks and Pontoon Company, Limited). The winding-up meeting was held at 60, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff, on October 12 last. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. Bertie Perkins and Curl H Colle, carrying on busJ- ness aa Bertie Perking and Co., at II, Somerset-place Swansea, and 19, Rue des XII. Apotrea, Brussels, a» iatneral Mld metal merchants.

LOCAL COMMISSIONS. The "London Gazette" of Friday contains the following: — LINE BATTALIONS. Jet South Wales Borderers.—Lieutenant D. L Hankin is seconded for service with the Indian Army; dated 15th October. Quarter- master and Honorary-captain W. Burrows retires on retired pay; dated 21st November. Sergeant-major Henry Floyd to be quarter- master, with the honorary rank of lieutenant, vice Honorary-captain W. Burrows; dated 21st November. ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (MILITIA). Carmarthen.—Lieutenant-colonel Sir J. H. Williams-Drummond, Bart., is granted the honorary rank of colonel; dated 21st Novem- ber. MILITIA INFANTRY. 4th Battalion the South Wales Borderers.— Lieutenant-colonel and Honorary-colonel C. E, Rarnsbottom-Isherwood retires under the provisions of Paragraph 44, Militia Regula- tions, with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform on retirement; dated 21st November. 3rd Battalion the Welsh Regiment.—Arthur Olree Oppenheim. gentleman, late second- lieutenant 1st Cadet Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, to be second-lieutenant; dated Elst November. IMPERIAL YEOMANRY. Glamorganshire.—Captain the Hon. O. Vivian to be major; dated 21st November. Lieutenant J. G. Moore to be captain; dated Zlst November.

SERIOUS AFFRAY AT ABERDARE. At Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday (before Mr. T. Marchant Williams, stipendiary magis- trate; Dr. David Davies, Dr. Evan Jones, and Messrs D- P. Davies and W. H. Jones), Thomas J. Evans, Cwmbach, was browght up in cus- tody charged with wounding William Jones, breakdriver, of the same village. Mr Willie Thomas, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. W. Kenahole de- fended. Zachariah Davies, colliery rider, deposed that he was married to prisoner's daughter, fmd lived in Canal Cottages, Cwmbach. On the 15th of last October ha, the prisoner, I And another man were returning from Aber- 4are. Evans got into a break, which was driven by the prosecutor. It was about eleven o'clock at night. Jones got on the bottom step at the back of the break, and asked prisoner for some money, which he owed him. Evans replied that he did not owe him any- thing. Thereupon, some argument ensued, and prisoner made a rush at Jones, whom he knocked down. Witness did not see the blow struck, but saw the prosecutor on the ground in an unconscious state, and with blood oozing from his mouth. Prisoner then ran away. Robert Overy, Llanelly, said that he was at Aberdare on the night of the 15th of last month. He was In the company of the last witness and prisoner. They all entered Jones's break. Meantime the prosecutor remonstrated with Evans about some money. After hearing evidence from the prosecutor's landlady and the doctor, who attended to the injured man (who, with difficulty, tendered a brief testimony of what had happened to him), the Bench decided to commit the prisoner to take his trial at the next quarteT sessions, bail being allowed in two sureties of £ 20 mh. 1

r LOCAL WILLS. MR. W. PHILLIPS, CAERWENT. Probate of the will of Mr. William Phillips, of Bradbury Farm, Crick, Caerwent, Mon- mouthshire, who died on September 24, leaving real and personal estate of the value of £9,435 lis. ad., has been granted to Thomas Joseph Protheroe, Joseph George Protheroe, and George Augustus Protheroe, all of Hayes Gate. Malherne, the other executor. James Phillips, having renounced probate. The testator leaves all his property to his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Phillips, absolutely. ESTATE OF MR. W. W. STEVENSON, CARDIFF. Letters of administration of the estate of William Wilson Stevenson, of 78, Paget-street, Cardiff, marine engineer, who died on Sep- tember 19, intestate, have been granted to Mrs. Alice Maude Mary Stevenson, the widow, the value of the property amounting to JB237 17s. The sureties are John William Jones, of 80, North Clive-atreet, Cardiff, and George Allen, of 88, Paget-street, Cardiff. MR. S. OLIVER, TREHARRIS. Mr. Samuel Oliver, of 3, Victoria-street, Preharris, who died on October 23, and whose will is proved by his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Swaithes, of 2, Victoria-street, left property of the value of £1378 12s. 6d. MR. T. MORGAN, BLAENCLYDACH. The will of Mr. Thomas Morgan, of 32, Clydach-road, Blaenclydach, milk-dealer, who died on October J, has been proved by James Evans, of 31. Clydach-road, and Rhys Samuel Griffiths, of Brynawel House, Clydach-road, architect, the value of the property being £759 8s. 3d. MR. J. J EVANS, WICK. The estate is valued at £13,038 9s. 3d., includ- ing personalty of the net value of £ 6,271 17s. 10d., of Mr. John Jabez Evans, of Broqgbton Court, Wick, and of the Station Brewery, Pontypridd, who died on July 23, aged 52. By his will, made on March 27, 1903, he gave and devised all his property to his wife, Mrs. Anne Evans, and appointed her to be sole executrix. MR. S. WATHAN, CADOXTON. Mr. Samuel Wathan, of 1, Calgroves-terrace, Cadoxton, Neath who died on December 5, and whose will has just been proved by Mr. William Jenkins, of Rhydding, Cadoxton, left property of the value of JS407 10s. MR. HENRY PERRETT, BRITON FERRY. Mr. Henry Perrett, of 7, Hunter-street, Briton Ferry, who died on October 24, and whose will is proved by Mrs. Louisa Perrett, the widow, left property of the value of £293 2s Letters of administration of the estate of Mr. Archibald Edmund Williams, of the Puddlers' Arms Inn, Rhymney. who died on November 16, have been granted to Mrs. Ann Williams, the mother, the value of the pro- perty being £290 16s. 2d. The sureties are Benjamin Rees, of the Clarence Hotel, Rhym- ney, and William Green, of 23, Moriah-street, Rhymney.

SOUTH WALES LAW CASES. SALE OF PATENT FUEL WORKS AT SWANSEA- In the Court of Appeal on Wednesday (before Lords Justices Vaughan-Williams and Romer there came on for hearing the appeal of F. Ie Boulanger and others from the order of Mr. Justice Kekewich in the matter of the contract of November 19, 1902, for the sale of leasehold hereditaments known as the Petrolite Patent Fuel Works, Swansea, made betfween the Petrolite and other patent fuel companies limited (in liqui- dation) by Messrs. St. Quintin and Sons, as agenu for the liquidator of the said com- pany on the one part, and Francis Ie Boulan- ger for himself a.nd as agent for Francis Tre- harne, Thomas Harold Thomas, William Gib- I son Morria, and Frederick Ernest Jacob, of the other part, asking that the order made by Mr. Justice Kekewich in this matter, dated May 8, 1903, so far as it refused to declare that the objections to the purchasers' title to the hereditaments comprised in the contract havirg reference to the assign- ment of the 18th of June, 1900, referred to in the originating summons issued in the above mentioned matter, having been on the 24th of February, 1903. sufficiently answered, might be reversed, land that it might be declared that the said objections to the purchasers' title had not been sufficiently answered, and that the respondents pay the costs. Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., and Mr. George Cave (instructed by Messrs. Spencer, Chap- man, and Co., London, agents for Mr. John Richards, of Swansea) appeared for the appel- lants, and Mr. Warrington, K.C., and Mr. Underhill (instructed by Messrs. Travers, Smith, Braithwaite. and Robinson) appeared for the respondents. Mr. Evans opened the appellants' case, and the further hearing was adjourned. BRYNAMMAN CASE SETTLED. In the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Kekewich, there was down in the list for hear- ing the action brought by Mr. W. Williams, of Crofta, Brynamman, who sued the defen- dant, Mr. William Burchell Rees, for specific performance of an agreement for the granting of certain mineral rights under Ynysdawela Farm, Brynamma-n, as varied by a, subsequent agr cement. Mr. P. Ogden Lawrence, K.C., Mr. J. Davies- Williams, and Mr. P. J. Murling (instructed by Mr. Claud R. Davies, Llandilo) appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendants were repre- sented by Mr. Warrington, K.O., and Mr. Barnard (instructed by Messrs. Hartland, Isaacs, and Co., Swansea). When the case was called it was stated that the parties had agreed to terms.

CHARGE AGAINST A FATHER. The Pontypridd magistrates on Wednesday heard a case in which a father was alleged to have committed a serious offence upon his daughter. The defendant was Eli Baker, a sinker, living in Glebeiand-cottages, Taff's Well.—The first witness was the prosecutrix, Elizabeth Jane Baker She said she was the defendant's daughter, and was thirteen years of ag"t 1ut Decembei. Her mother died last February, and she had a sister and two brothers, all younger than witness. She alleged that the defendant repeated the offence several times rnd on one occasion, when she cried, he told hfJl' not to tell any- one and he would dres3 her like a lady. After her n.other's death a housekeeper came to the house, but she left in June.—Dr. James, Taff's Well, said the girl's story was consis- tent with the result of his examination of her.—Police-sergeant Canton proved the arrest, and the defendant, when charged, replied. No; not that I know of. If I thought I had, ,I would cut my throat.1.1 reply to the charge from the bench, he said. "I am not guilty of anything of the kind. The case was referred to the next assizes.

WATERED MILK AT NEWPORT, Two summonses for selling watered milk were heard by the Newport magistrates on Wednesday. John Roderick, of 11, Charlotte- street, was first dealt with. Mr. Abbott. from the town-clerk's office, supported the sum- mons, and Mr. L. H. Hornby defended. The certificate of the analyst showed that there was 10 per cent. of added water in the sample submitted to him.—Mr. Hornby submitted [ that this was a deduction quite at variance with the figures of the certificate, which showed the whole constituent parte of the milk.—For the defence the defendant was called, and said he took the whole milk out- put of the Blue House Farm and served it to hie customers just as he had received it. There was no water added.—The cowman also denied that water was added.—In the result the I Bench found defendant guilty, and imposed a fine of JE5. Emma vane Roderick, of the same address (daughter of the first defendant), was simi- larly charged. Mr. Hornby defended in this case also. The analyst's certificate made oat 8 per cent. of added water.—A fine of £2 was I imposed.

GRANGETOWN ELECTION. CLOSE FINISH TO AN EXCITING CONTEST. Excitement prevailed at Grangetown on Wednesday night over the bye-election. A large number of conveyances were engaged in bringing voters to the poll during the last few hours that the booth—the Bromsgrove- street Board Schools—was open, and as the carriages drove up the large crowds which had assembled, to the number of a couple of thousands, cheered and counter-cheered enthusiastically the two candidates, Dr. Can- tillon and Mr. A. Sessions. The cheers were continued during the counting of the votes. When, at 9.15, the result of the poll was declared the crowds cheered and sang, both sides, as it were, feeling pleased with the result because of its closeness. So close was the result of the nrst count, being a majority of only, seven votes in favour ot Mr. Sessions, that a re-count was demanded, with the result that one more vote was recorded in favour of Mr. Sessions. The victor of what nad been a very hard fight was chaired and carried to his residence in Cathedral-road, accompanied by a large and excited crowd. The figures we"e:- A. Sessions (Lib and Lab) 985 Dr. Cantillon (Con.) 977 Majority. 8 There were five spoilt votes.

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In JBemoriam, &r. NOTICES appearing under these headings an ohsrged at a minimum rat* of 2s. 6d. for 30 words and Id. lor each additional word, and must be prepaid This charge eecn-es insertion in both "WEfiKXT MAIL" and 'WKSTEHN MA Hi"; for an additional parnmtt of tA the notice will also be inserted in the •ETBNTKO EXPRESS." No rotiees of this descrip- tion will be userted naiew authenticated by the name and address if tfie sender. Telecnim* or Telephonic Messapes cannot b" acted on until confirmed in writiac BIRTHS. ALLEN.—On the 23rd tost., at 9, St. John's-road, New- port, Mon., the wife of Maurice Allen, of a daughter. CHAMBERLAIN.—On November 24th, at the Bertram Hotel, Broadway, Roath, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Henry Chamberlain, a son. GROOME.—On the 23rd inst., at Caerleon, Mon., the wife of Robert Charles Groome, of a Eon. HEATH.—On the 14th Inet., at 89, Colum-road, Mrs. Ernest Heath, a daughter. BEES.—On November 17th, the wife of the Rev. Henry Rees, B.A., Bl, a.enavon of a son. JONES.-On the 20th Inst., at Canonbie, Merthyr Vale, the wife of Arthur Llewellyn Jones, of a daughter. THOMAS.—November 23rd, the wife of D. J. Thomas, M.B.C.S., Brynbedw, NantymoeL of a daughter. MARRIAGES. ALLDRIDGE—RODERICK.—November 22nd, at St. Peter's Church, Hull, by the Rev. J. Hetherington, Vicar, Captain H. G. AIIdrJège, of Hull, to Gwenllian Roderick, eldest daughter of Rees Roderick, Wood- lands Farm, Quakers' Yard. LEWIS—SCALES —On November 21st, at St. Andrew's, Ashley place, S, W.. by the Rev. the Hon. J. S. Kortiicote. Trevor Gwyn, younger son of Sir William Lewis. Bart., Thn Mardy, Aberdare, to Sara Wiasion, only child of the late C. C. Scales and Mrs. Scales, of Covington, Kentucky, U.S.A. SILVER WEDDING. HARDTNG—nrBTON.-On the 25th November, 1878, at St. Margaret's Church, Roath, by the Rev. J. E. Dawson, Henry Harding, Staff Paymaster's Clerk, to Evtlyn Frances Ribton, daughter of the late Colour- sergeant J. Ribton, Royal Glam. Mil. DEATHS. BAILLIAU.—On November 19th, at The Surgery, Hafod, Pontypridd, Dr. C. P. F. Bailliau, L.R.C.P., L.11 (' S. L F.P.S., afred 39. BRAND.-Cn 25th November, at 160, Loughborough- road, London, S.W., suddenly. Alice, the loved and only sister of Mrs. Edmund Heme. CHARLES.—On lIiovemoor ISth, at 6, Jewel-street, Barry Dock, Darid Chariea (late of Pontypridd). CHIVERS.—On November 19th, at the Tillery Fountain, Cwmtillery, Joseph Chivers, at the age of 73 years. CLEEVES.—On the 22nd November, suddenly, at 38, Harley House, Regent's Park, London, Frances Mary, aged 2D, daughter of Fred and Mary Ann Cleeves. DAVIES.—On October 14th, Thomas Arthur Davies. aged 27, Chief Officer, Ship Durbridge, of London, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davies, Aberayron, and brother of the Rev. Compton Davies, Vicar of Mynyddislwyn, drowned on homeward voyage from West Coast of South America. "I will bring My people again from the depths of the sea." ELUS,-On 20th November, C. R. Ellas, aged 45, wife of John Elias, Royal Stores, Cwmcarn. GALL.—November 19th, at his residence, Mount Plea- sant, Caerau, John Gall, Manager of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, in his 68th year. HARRINGTON.-On the 20th inst., at 46, Talworth- street, Daniel, beloved husband of Jane Harrington. JEFFERIES.—At 42, Severn-road, Canton, on the 19th inst., after a long illness, Emma, relict of the late Samuel Jefferies, of this town. Deeply mourned bv her sorrowing family. JOHN,-On November 21st, at Westfield, Aberavon, Anna Maria, beloved wife of Vaughan John, aged 56. JOHN.-On November 21st, at Westfield, Aberavon. Anna Maria, belo-ed wife of Vaughan John, aged 56. JOHN.-On November 23rd, at 23, Pentyla, Aberavon. Margaret Evans (grand-daughter and constant com- panion of the above), daughter of Hubert Thomas John, aged 3& years. LEWIS.—On Friday, at Somerset House, Abemant. Aberdare, Edward Lewis, late Statioamaster. Deeply regretted. MORGAN.—On November 21st, at Cefn-Gornoth, Llan- gadock, while on a visit, very suddenly, James Morgan, of Brynderw, Llanwrtyd Wells, aged e9. OWEN.—November 16th, at The Villa, Nantymoel, I Susan, wife of John OWen, Manager Ocean Colliery. PEARCE.—On the 25th inst., at No. 4, Stanwell- crescent, Penarth, Hugh Pearce, Gateman, Penarth Dock, In his 72nd year. Funeral Friday, leaving house for Penarth Church at 3.15 p.m. Friends please accept this intimation. PRICE —NovembM 19th, Emily Matilda, aged 5 years, the only and beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Price, 20, Mackintosh-place. PRICE.—On 16th November, 1903, Ann, widow of the late Thomas Price, of Bonvilstone, formerly of Penarth. REES,-November 19th at Blaenavon, Katherine Mary (Katie), the beloved wffe of Rev. Henry ReeII, late of Briton Ferry REES,-On November 19th, at Peterstoo-super-Ely, John Rees, aged 28 years. REYNOLDS.—On the 18th inst., at 53, Penydre, Neath. Elizabeth Reynolds, widow, aged 64. RICHARDS -On November 18th, at the Hospital. Ventnor Isle of Wight, Mary, third beloved daughter of Mrs C. Richards, Dunraven Hotel, Treherbert. SHEPHERD.—November 25th, at No. 418, Cowbridge- road, Cardiff, Charles Shepherd, formerly Builder and Contractor, in his 69th year. THOMAS -On Nov ember 19th, at Boar's Head Hotel, Pontyclttn. Gwawrydydd, Gwyneth Jane Thomas, infant daughter of Thomas Rhys and Maude Thomas, aged three months. TREHARNE.—On November 23rd, at the Ynysmelrig Hotel, Abercynon, Olwen (Babyf, aged 17 years. vovr.^est d-ugh'er of FIgar and Mrs. Treharne. WILLIAMS.—November 21st, at 44, Maindee-parade. Newnort, Maria Peirce, eldest daughter of the late William Williams, J.P., formerly of Snatchwood, Monmouthshire. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DA VIES.-Mrs. W. R. Davies, The Berkeley, Llan- drindod Wells, returns warmest thanks to all friends for the many kind manifestations of sympathy shown to her In her recent sad bereavement. JAMES.—MM. James and Mr. J. F. Morris, 33, Talbot-street, Cardiff. desire to make grateful acknow- ledgment oi the many manifestations of sympathy shown them by friends in their recent bereave- ment, the death of Mrs. J. F. Morris. IN MEMORIAM. ROWLANDS.—In Loving Memory of Mrs. Margaret Rowlands, Pontypridd, who died November 26th, 1900. Gone, but not forgotten by her beloved children. TRUSCOTr,-ln Loving Remembrance of dear Father, George JeiLkins Trusoott, late Mill Manager, who died at Port-Wallaroo Hotel, Briton Ferry, November 22ad, 1900. Ever remembered by his loving daughters Mary and Lucie. WILLIAMS.—In Affectionate and Loving Memory of my dear Husband, John Williams, who departed this life at the White Hart Hotel, Bridge-street, Car- diff, November 24th, 1895. Gone, but not forgotten.

J. MARSH & CO.. I FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, REMOVED, 3, FREDERICK-STREET and 41, WEST BOURNE-PLACE. Price List on Application. Nat. TeL: No. »-.V2o. w174 J^alea tp Cn-im GLAMOJiGAN. SALE BY TENDER. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS AND OTHERS. rriEJSDERS are Invited for 32 Oak, 29 — Ash. and 24 Elm Timber Trees, now standing on Satton Farm. near Moulton. The trees for sale are marked, and are a large size. They are standing on the farm adjoin- ing the main road, 2 miles from Barry. The timber is of good quality and convenient for removal. For Further Particulars apply to, and Tenders to be addressed to. R. England, Grandporrt, Oxford, on or before the 15th day of December. 1903. To View apply to Mr. G. Williams, Sutton Farm. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. w.586 IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. W™5 NEW (GLOUCESTER NURSERIES Are worthy of inspection, and will re-pay a visit from all who contemplate planting this season, either ROSES, FRUIT TREES, ORNA- MENTAL TTEES and SHRUBS, FOREST TREES, QUICK and PRIVET, also CLIMBERS, and HERBACEOUS and other FLOWERING PLANTS. All are in excellent condition for removal, and are offered at reasonable prices. Wheeler's Illustrated Catalogue, with descrip- tions and prices, post free. -^THEELER AND SON, T TD., NURSERYMEN, BULB GROWERS, AND SEEDSMEN, NORTHGATE-STREET, GLOUCESTER. w370 ELECTRIC. Read your daily papers and see what Electric is doing. A Certain Cure for Rheumatics, Sciatica, and Gout; in fact, it Cures all Complaints, because it Purifies the blood, gives you Strength equal to the best Tonic. Any doctor can prescribe. Phil Phillips' Belt Socks and Wrist. lets have been before the public over eight years, with Hundreds of Testi- monials. He has Cured where doctors and baths have failed. Write for pamphlets, free. We do not charge fancy prices. Belt and Socks, 10s. 6d.; send size of boots for Socks, size of waist for Belt. Wristlets 5s.. send size of wrist. Sole manufacturer, Phil Phillips, 24, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Our Toothache and Neuralgia Cure at Is. per bottle, by port Is. Id. Money returned if it will not stop the worst CMe within three minutes Sold by all Chemiatt. or at 24, St. Mary-street, Car- diff. w236 M A B T I N 'S <yiPIQL&STEEl< Sold by tN Chemists, or post free 48. MAMnt. Cfcmlst, SOUTEUUCTrCW.

PREPAID SCALES. WEEKLY MAIL. Small prepaid advertisements are inserted at the rates mentioned below:— r Words. Once. ,^hree J5" • Times. Times, s. d, s. d. s, d, 12 or less 0 6 10 16 13 to 19 0 9 1 6 2 3 20 to 26 1 0 2 0 3 0 E-ich extra n n n Q 7 Words 0 3 0 6 0 9 WESTERN MAIL. Words. Once. Irhree J51* Times. Times. s, d. s. d. s. d. 13 or less 0 6 10 16 13 to 19 0 9 1 6 2 3 20 to 3S 1 0 2 0 3 0 Each extra 7 Words or 0 3 0 6 0 9 part of EVENING EXPRESS. il Words. Once. £ hre0 'Six J Times j s. d, s. d. s, d. jj 12 or less 0 3 0 6 0 9 5 13 to 19 0 5 0 0 1 3 I 20 to 26 0 7 1 2 1 9 Each extra „ „ „ „ 7 Words 0 2 0 4 I WESTERN MAIL AND EVENING EXPRESS COMBINED. Wonk Oiice. 'fhree J311 limes. Times, 8. d, s. d, s. d.' 12 or less 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 10 2 0 3 0 20 to 26 14 2 8 4 0 Each extm 94 08 111 L- 7 Words 8 4 0 8 1 8 In all cases the name and address are eounted as part of the advertisement.

CirnraU C"ACY Wanted, after Christmas; Diooese IV .country or smalt town.—J<\ H. inonius, 17. Gacrau-road, Caerau, Bridgend. tU £ al J A. Hatfield, F.I.C., F.C.S., and Analytical and MtXaiiurgical (Jheuiist (i»oai v\ orKfi), has Vacancy for a PupU.—Apply uaiciiursi, Cross Hands, U-ibbs-road, Newport, Mon. ^coota.tu, WANTED, after Christinas, for the neigh- T oouruood ol Aeath, a. Governess auit to taach ueriiuin, lnnsic, a.nd English ftuojocta two hours aaity.—Appty, soating salary, to £ PoaKxflloe, i*eath. êW acant. WAN nm. in a private house, a superior • to in ooo^xng ana, iiouo- ^ooiung; HLjree servants hep-i,.—Apply, time, w atra. 'l1bolii a.> outuoner, Jruruica/wa. WA-.Vi.Cii>, for London, a t"mouguly expe- rienced JttOLtie-r s-noip; tritce onutunn; 1 ttaiary given to so-icwie person.— mat, to Mns. iitetveiiyn, uaeaerwtsu, ixea-La. WAivriiU immediately, Cooa-Generai; aged t V not over 2o.—Ai>p«yj witn references, M.X-&. Jones, Jb'fa_tdau itoirei, Pontycyiiujier. A-NiVtii), luteaenmaid; wages £10; must T f be an early riser; small lamuy.—Appiy to Mrs. Mo"Giidof»ny, JDOi.au, AJttei'j'Si.wytli, WAjN'iliU, Between-maid.—Apply Mrs. Peel, Tali axis, Llandxio R.S.U., Uarmartiien- juire. WANTED immediately, General Servant; g'ooii reference eaeenual.—App-iy M«., b. Parry-Thomas, Court iiouse-street, Ponty- pridd. WANTED, good General; plain cooking; wages xl6; good references.—Apply Mrs. W. D. Piuliipa, ParK-lane, Aberdare. W .ANTED, good General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Davies, Royal Oak Hotel, Treher- bert, Riiondda. WANTED, Young Lady Assistant for Post- office A.B.C. instrument.—Apply Post- office, Ynyshir, near Pontypridd. WANTED, a thorouglily competent Postal f and Telegraph Clark (Female).—Post- master, Pontardawe, Glam. WANTED, capable Driver; about 18; mutit have good references; used to horeee.— Gwilym Lewis, Grocer and Posting Stables, Pontardawe. WANTED, Youth to drive out parcels; make himself generally useful.—Apply, wages required, indoors, Lewis Jones, Draper, Blackwood, Mon. Co net. rpo Let, Llandaff Station Yilla hot and cold X bath; 9s. weekly. Also Two Houses, Hawthorn-road; 7s.—Apply Pritchard, Bicsae- road, Llandaff. BARGOED.—Good ]ar?e Shop to Let; grand B position main road, opposite Hanbury Hotel; suit chemist or any trade.—Apply Walk, W-astern Mail. Bargoed. T LANELLY.—Sovera.l Shops to Let, in best positions, opposite market entrance; any business.—E. JoQes, 9, John-street, Llan- elly. TO Let, Prince Albert Inn, Aberdare; double licence; thirteen years' lease- Apply G. Groves, on PTemJsca. TO LetTTycanol Farm, Llangunider4 a.bout T 64 acres, with mountain rights.—Apply William Jones, Oaklands, Llangunider, near Crickhowell. jfor FOR Sale, Haulier's Turn-out—powerful Cart Horse; warranted good worker; Cart, and Harness; equal to new; no further nse.-H. Davies, Half-way. Llanelly. OR Sa-le^ Bay Gelding; 15.1; rising five broken single and double harness; sound, and quiet with steam, &c.—Apply J. L. Smith, Cascade, Penga.m. 3 white rough-hair Bitch Terriers for Sale. —Bailiff, Cross Farm, Llanderne. tHisffllanrcMn. PATCHWORK.—20 splendid Plushes, 1t!. Id.; p 140 Silks, Is. id.—Barrvs, Ashley, Mount- sorrel, Loughboro. w392 GUN .-Double 12-bore central fire Breech- G loader, top lever, re-bounding locks, proof tested barrels, left choke, extension rib, pistol grip. 6plendid killer; new 38s. 6d.; ap- proval.—Edward W. Reynolds, 48, Devonshire- street, Bloomebury, London. w381 Goods.—12doz. Leading Lines. 48s.— Bazaar Supply, 9 and 11, The Green, Bel- grave, Leicester. w382 MARRIED Persons should send 2 Stamps for JML our valuable booklet, containing useful information.—Northern Surgical and Domestic Appliance Co., W.M., 161, Seven Sisters-road, Holloway, London. w341 CHARTERS! Horsekeepers! Send Is. for ) Book Stable Recipes.-Tully, Craig Bank, Bexhill. w363 ^Durational Qimmuuement?. NEWPORT. ST. JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL, NEW- PORT, MON., for GIRLS and little BOYS.— Church of England. Certicated Teachers. Pu- xs Prepared for University Examinations. Boarding-house attached. Bright and healthy situation. Terms moderate. Reference, th4 Lord Bishop of Llandaff.—Address, The SISTER SUPERIOR. -W391 iBcntfn. I B L D I N 0 5 L I X I T B D, 1 OLD ESTABLISHED FINANCIERS, rIELDINGS LIMITED, ARE PREPARED TO ADVANCE SUMS FROM B20 TO £3,000, AT SHORT NOTICE. On Appror»J Note of Hand, Personal or Other Securities. Charges Arranged Before Transactions are Completed. Mortgages on Prop-ty Effected at Current Bates of Interest. Prohertv Fureliased. Trads Bills Discounted. Annuities and Fixed Incomes Arranged. Deposits Recched at 5 per cent. per annum. Apply direct, as we have no agents— HAYES-BUILDINGS, THE HAYES, c2247 CARDIFF. THE Old-established Provincial Union BanJc continues to Lend immense Sums daily, from zelo to .£&,000. on Note of Hand alone or other security. No office inquiry charges whatever. Moderate interest. Easy insta.1- ments. Special rates for short periods. Largest and most honourably conducted busi- ness in the kingdom. Thousands of our regular customers have expressed their entire satisfaction in repeated transactions with us. A Gentleman from Bank will wait upon you at once with Cash,-CaIl or write (in confi- dence) to Manager. Stanley Dowding, 1, Bristol. wJ27 rfTHE CHARING CROSS BANK. JL Established 1870- 119 120, Bishop»6»te-8t Within, EC., and i_ ?8, Bedtoid-gtreet, Ch*ring Cross, W.C., Assets £ 512,475 0 0 Liabilities £ 209,475 0 0 Capital and Eeserre £ 303,000 0 0 LOANS of JB30 to £ 2,000 pranted at a few hours' JLj notice, in town or country, male or female, on mortgage of furniture, farm -and trade stock, plant, crops, Ac., without reajoral, and to assist persons into buaaera. Also on deeds, pclicies, and reversions. Di. tanee no object. Easy payments. Special facilities to air requiring banking accounts. Deposits of £10 and upwards received as under;- 6p.c. per an., subject to 3 months' notice of withdrawal 6p.c.peran.. subject to 6 months' notice of withdrawal 7p c. per an., lubject to 12 months' notice of withdrawal Special terms for longer periods. Interest paid quar- terly. Writrt or call for prospectus. The Terminal Deposit Bonds par nearly 9 per crtit., and are a safe investment. L24G3 A WILLIAMS. II. J. TALL, Joint Manager*. UY TeST "EVENING EXPRESS/1 HrTB BAUPENNY. iIÍ 3Bu$raf £ & SUiUr'ssrs* ibr Gant, =:M:rvo ØCMd; aad Owavel; -081: Ran" 168ticm. for Tile WTvtve-rval R&e&edy iter Acwiity of ist-e t&ouxiOW n.¡-.ø Ixeartfeum, Iftddgrestion, Soar Xrwetstion*, =at", &ad the aseiiis Bilious 30M of inwtn#iM|. MAC S I A °"' Sold Throughout the yforKL. N.B.-ASK FOR DINJtFiFORE^S MAGNESIA. "WORTH "BEYOND DOUBLE" EXPEOTATlOIr Mr.W.HOWE, THE WRITTEN TESTIMONY ifrs. DAVISON, Rushfield House, |qF THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS •'m.SKSW Ke*ne, g ANSWERS THE QUESTION I Writes en Aug. iMh- | WHY PAY THE ORDINARY HEAVY PROFITS OF « f mmf "I would not sell ■ RETAIL FIRMS 1 EYERY ADVANTAGE A PUR- prised iu my watch for double f CHASER CAR DESIRE IB ASSURED WHEN YOU of the Brooeh raeai* Its price. Its time- > nity niBCOT CDflM (J QJtUHCI ed- UhtnryftiiMj keeping 1» perfect." i BUY lllnCul TltUm H. 5AItIUcL| elM !*•» you tt » excellent." LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES! HSmmI H Solid Gold Hallmarked Real ■ 1 Oxydised WATCHES for 1 3/6 ASSte™dRi^kn.. I RAILWAY FARE PAID 4/6 Ew^m^emSt. IK3 P USUAL RETAIL PRICE, 7/-1 „ white enamelled dial. If Gent's Rp.il i To all purchasers USUAL RETAIL PRICE, T/» 6 » /C JJ. i tteai Gold Signet I of grods ysiIha 2S/« 1 1 and upwards within a 9 #0 SUYer Hallmark* a USUAL RETA'L PRICE, 9 J radius of 39 miles. 3/3 Gent's Albert*. I YerJ handsome Real Gold USUAL RETAIL MtlOB, tt- I 2/9 » TOOTH'S FREE TRIAL! 2/3 | USUAL RETAIL PRICE,»/- f(Q R|$|( J and durable. I CALL TO-DAY! NO DfSSATISFAOTIONl CALL TO-DAY I IH. SAMUEL, 7, St. Mary Street, CARDIFF. THEY TOUGH THE LIVER ^CARTER'S Curel IJITTLE BILIOUSNESS. Bii • m mm M SICK HEADACHE, ggg 1 6" FURRED TONGUE. |Sg| I 1 C? *§ ,ND,GEfT,ON DIZZINESS. SALLOW SKIN. ea^. (null "In. They TOUCH the L- V E=.W 8mal1 Pri- tannine Wrapper Printed on y<7 — J WHITE PAPER. BLUE LETTERS. gf Look for the V *■ — MISS WALES POSTCARDS. I J-3 fjftrw Price 6d. per Packet of Six different Cards, printed in colours By Post, 7d. WESTERN MAIL LIMITED, CARDIFF, AND ALL STATIONERS AND NEWSAGENTS. "DAME WALES" SERIES STILL ON SALE EVERYWHERE. public fiotice*. CAERPHILLY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. PARISH OF EGLWYSlLAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 5th day of January 1904 application will be made to his Majesty's Justices in and for the County of Glamorgan at Cardiff for an Order to Stop Up Divert and Turn a Certain High- way or Part of a Highway known as Forest Road leading from Taff's Well to Ty Rhiw in tho Parish of Eglwysilan in the County of Glamorgan in the manner shown by a plan thereof deposited at the office of the Caer- philly Urban District Council Caerphilly, and that the Certificate of the Justices having viewed the same with the plan of the pro- posed stopping up diversion and turning will be lodged with the Clerk of the Peace for the said Coanty on the seventh day of December, 1903. A. O. IIARPUR, Survovor to the Caerphilly Urban District Council. WM. SPICKETT, w383 Clerk to the said Council. ^bip-putg; Notices* ABERDEEN LINE TO AUSTRALIA. Via Plymouth. l'eneriffe, and Cape Town in 42 Days. SOPHOCLES.Capt. H. A. Schleman.4,673 tons Dec. 22 NINEVEH.Ca.pt. A. Eobb.3,808 tons.Jan. 5 The Steamers of this favourite Line Sail from London as above, taking Saloon and Third- alaas passengers to Teneriffe. Cape Town, and al' Australian and New Zealand Porta. Fares:—To Australia..S16 to £ 70; to Cape Town, E9 9a. to £40. For Particulars apply to Geo. Thompson and Co., 7. Billiter-square, London. wl38 MEW ZEALAND^ TASMANIA^ AUSTRALIA, CALLING AT CAPE TOWN. SHAW, SAVILL. and ALBION COMPANY (Limited) despatch their magnificent ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS from London (Boyal Albert Dock) Every Four Weeks. Pamengera con- veyed to Teneriffe and Cape Town. Dec. 17 GOTHIC (tw. so.) 7,755 Jan. 14 IONIC (tw. ac.) 12,232 Calling at Plymouth. Cheap rates, single and return. REDUCED FARES TO CAPE TOWN, via.: 1st Saloon, £ 30; 2nd Saloon, £22 10s.; 3rd Class, L9 9e. Apply to Ismay, Imrie. and Co., Liverpool, and 17. Cockspur-street, S.W.; or to Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co. (Limited). 34, Leaden. hall-street, E.C., and 51, Pall MaU, 8.W. CAPE TOWN.—The large twin-screw steam- ship CORINTHIC, as per preceding advertise- ment, offers an exceptional opportunity for passengers. Third Class Fare, from £ 9 9a., all found. For passage apply to Ismay, Imrie, and Co., or Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company (Limited), as above. NEW Z E A LAN D. REDUCED FARES. The Aeent-General will receive applications from intending Settlers for Passages at Reduced Fares by the Shaw, Savill. and New Zealand Skipping OowpnnisV Steamers. For Application Forms and Particulars apply to Agent-GeBeraI for New Zealand, 13. Victoria. Street, London. Also to Agents for the abov* XMXttioned OampukiM. w242 f ■1 — public Smuttmeiits* rpHEATRE ROYAL, CARDIEl. Lessee and Manager ROBERT BEDVOS^ TO-NIGHT, RESURRECTION. NEXT WEEK. Miss JULIA NEILSON and Mr. FRED TEP3, in 4 "SWEET NELL OF OLD DRURY. Box Office at Theatre 10 to 5 Nat. Tel. WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. 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(66 pill8) 04 218. 9d. (168 pills). NEWPORT, II O 4 N (ESTABLISHED 1870.) THE DE REES DILL-POSTING AOP ADVERTISING COMPANY (LTD.)/. PROPRIETORS of 300 of the Largest PQ STATIONS in Newport. Poatypool. Riac*. • Eastern and Western Valle78. Terms on Application to 21. Printed and Published by th« IftfiMgii, Mail Limited, at Um OOee% Bk Mnrr llilil U Um Oraatir «# cn*~TpT