I T H E T E B S D A L B M E R C U R Y - W E D N E S D A Y , M A Y 16, 1900.

K E N N E D T ' S

L U C K Y W E D D I N G R I N G S

AB E famous throughout the district for their elegant appearance and iterling value. The

Kings are substantial and Strong, and they are con­sidered to be by their Hundreds of Happy Wearers quite without equal for value and beauty. So famous have these Binge become that nearly al l the Weddings ia the distriet are brought to a joyous celebration with them. A Good Useful or Ornamental Present given with every Ring.

Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, etc., Cleaned and Bepaired at

K E N N E D Y ' S , 2 7 , G A L G A T E , B A B N A B D CASTLE.

Antique Silver, China, etc., purchased for cash.

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TA K E N UP, at Wodenoroft, a X E B B I B B DOG. I f not claimed in four days wi l l be sold to pay

expenses.—Apply to JAMBS BATLXS.

EOUND, a Half-Bred E W E and L A M B . Ewe underbit far ear, tar mark near side. The

owner can have same by paying expenses.—Apply BLiHKmorr, Bokeby Close.

Situations ffacanu A N T E D , Good GENEBAL.—Apply, MRS

ALDERSOK, The Villa, Bowes. w w ANTED, a G E N E B A L SERVANT.—Apply,

Has DALSTOK, Bank, Barnard Castle.

A N T E D , good GENEBAL. Not under IS.— Apply H i s . B . ABBOWBMITH, Bank,

w A N T E D , at once, a Good General SEBVANT. —Apply MRS. JACKSOK, Horse Market.

N CBSE WANTED, not uuder 20.—Apply to MRS HARBT H O L M S , The Grove, Barnard Castle.

ANTED, APPRENTICE to the DBAPEBY. Apply HOWSOK ARO B I A T , Barnard Castle.

APPRENTICE or I M P B O V E B Wanted to the D R E S S M A K I N G BUSINESS. — Apply, A .

J s r r i R s o K , Startforth.

WANTED, Good General SEBVANT. Liberal wages given.—Apply THOMPSOH, Cricketers'

Arms, Barnard Oastle.

O H N P A B K I N 8 0 N has a vacancy f o r ' an APPRENTICE to the DRAPERY and

FURNISHING BUSINESS.

W ANTED, Competent G E N E B A L SEBVANT, with good reference.—MRS J . A. DIXON, 3,

Park Terrace, Barnard Cattle.

HOWSON & REAT A R E ] now showing a Choice Selection of N E W GOODS, having just returned from the London Markets.

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M A N T L E S , JACKETS, DRESS M A T E R I A L ^ '"""^s Beady-Made Clothing !

Splendid Choice.

CARPETS, O I L C L O T H S , L I N O L E U M S , A N D A L L K I N D S G E N E R A L D R A B E R Y , A T

OF

T E E S D A L E H O U S E , B A R N A R D C A S T L E . $roperts, $cc, Eo l e t or JFor Sale.

NO . 3, STEELE PLACE cao be Let, by Arrange­ment, at May-day.—Apply ANTHONY STEELE,

Barnard Cattle.

r LET, SHOP, near Market Cross, lately occupied by M r Joseph Ward, Butcher.—Apply to D .

FIHLAT, Barnard Cattle.

LENDINGS, STARTPOBTH. — D W E L L I N G -HOUSE with Garden To Be Let, immediate

possession.—Apply J . IHOBAU DAWSON, Solicitor, Barnard Cattle.

TO BE SOLD BY P R I V A T E TREATY, the HOUSE and SHOP at the Foot of the BANK,

BARNARD CASTLE, lately occupied by M r Wm. Long-staff, deceated, Grocer and Provision Merchant. Alto the COTTAGE adjoining, in the occupation of Mr M . Ewbanke.—Application to bo made to MEISKB W. A W . J . WATSON, Solicitors, Barnard Castle.

EGGLESTON P A B I S H COUNCIL.

WANTED, a Quick, Active Y O U T H , as Appren­tice to the Drapery Trade. Liberal Terms.—

Apply M . J . DIXON, Barnard Oastle.

DR E S S M A K I N G , - W A N T E D , APPBENTIGES or IMPROVERS; good olass work.—Apply,

T, GABBUTT, Commerce House, Barnard Oastle.

WANTED, Good G E N E B A L SEBVANT, not under 18 years of age; May term.—Apply

MRS W. HODGSON, Horse Market, Barnard Cattle.

REQUIRED Immediately. • Strong G I R L for Country Inn. Able to Wait. Alto Under Gi r l .

References. — BETA, " Meroury " Office, Barnard Castle.

GA B D E N B B S . — S m a r t Man Wanted, to tell a speciality, appealing to all classes of Gardeners.

—Address letters, BOWTEE, 94, Westgate Road, Newcastle.

WANTED, immediately, TWO SERVANTS: one about 16, and tbe other about 20 years of

age.—Apply to Mas JENNINGS, Startforth Vicarage, Barnard Oastle.

WANTED, H O U S B - P A R L O U B M A I D : Church of England. £18. Three maids and boy

for boots kept. State all particulars,—Mas PRESTON, Barnard Castle.

WANTED, at the Term, Bespectable Trustworthy GIRL, for farm-bouse; also Y O U T H , to go

with horses.—Apply W I L L I A M ERRINGTON, Li ly H i l l Brignal, Barnard Castle.

iHtscellaneous iLHants, Saks , Sec.

BED-SITTING BOOM and SINGLE BEDBOOM W A N T E D , near Newgate ; terms moderate.—

" NEMO," BOX 40, Teesdale Mercury Office, Barnard Oastle. _

WA N T E D , Ladies' and Gentlemen's CAST-OFF CLOTHING (from Bespectable Houses only),

Personal attendance in town or country.—Apply T. Dixon, 7 3 , Galgate, Barnard Castle.

».OB SALE, COUP CAST, for 14 hands pony.— Apply T. OLIVER, Bridgegate, Barnard Castle,

o L D L A N D H A Y and 8TBAW FOB SALE.— Apply, JOSBTB RAISE A Sox, Barnard Castle.

FOB SALE, 3 Stacks of Good Old Land H i Y , 1898-1899 growth. — Apply 0. WATSON, 52,

Galgate, Barnard Castle.

HAY FOB SALE.—20 Tons of Prime Old Grass Land HAY.—Apply, FREDERICK METCALFE,

Seedsman, Barnard Oastle.

HA Y FOB SALS.—THREE STACKS of O L D L A N D H A Y , from 3 to 4 Tons, FOB SALE.

—Apply to MR, J . A. YORK, Solicitor, Barnard Oastte.

GO O D RYE STBAW for Thatching ; also OLD L A N D H A Y and CLOVEB H A Y , very good.

Also W H B A T STBAW, very good.—Apply, M B OLIVEE, Bridgegate, Barnard Oastle.

a \ J \ J \ J Class Quality, in the neigbbourhood of Darlington. Bailed small or large quantities.— Apply MARK COATSWOBTH, Darlington.

FOB SALIC, A M B B I O A N OBQAN, 12 Stops, by O. P. Bowlby; H A B M O N I O M , 7 Stops, by

Oesarini, Paris; also 3 GUNS, 10 BICYCLES, and an E I G H T - A I B MUSICAL BOX.—Apply JACKSON, WatcOmaker, Newgate, Barnard Casde.

H WILSON, Plane-Maker, 73, Clayton-Street, . Newcastle-on-Tyne, is Will ing to Send,

Carriage Paid, a SAMPLE SMOOTHING-PLANE, (or Joiner, Cabinet-Maker, or Coaohbuilder, on receipt of 4t. A l l Kinds of Wood Planes Made at the above Address. DEALER I N BEST E D G E TOOLS, SAWS, Ac, Ac.

USEFUL N E W WHITBOHAPELS, suitable for Farmers; Smart New Battleeden Traps, also

Near Spring Oart. Tbe best seasoned wood only used, A speciality—Superior Varnished CANADIAN CAR, of very light construction, but strong, and made of firit-olatt materials. A variety of Second-hand Traps

. and Spriog Carts.—OLRABBY, Barnard Oastle.

EGGS! EGGS 1 EGGS!

From a Select Pen of B U F F W Y A N D O T T E S ; also Cup Strain MINOBOAS, 4/- per dozen. Unfertiles replaced,— ROBT. STODDART, Poultry Yard, Newgate, Barnard Castle.

WI S E N E T T I N G . BOOFING F E L T . — T M CHEAPEST M A N I N ENGLAND for above is

"The FARMERS' FRIEND." ROOFING FELT : Best Quality, 3s. 3d. and As. 6d. per roll . W I B I NETTING from 2s. 6d. per rol l . Any size quoted for. A special tine iu Sheep Netting. Enquiries solicited for all kinds of HARNESS, SADDLERY, HORSE-CLOTHING, FAR­MERS' TOOLS, A C , AC, The prices charged wil l surprise and delight you.—CHARLES T U R N E R (Auctioneer), "Tbe Farmers' Friend," Lazenby, Redoar. Established 1870.

TENDERS are Invited for I B O N FENCING for POBTION OF V I L L A G E GREEN. Particulars,

etc., on application to MESSRS H I L L AND STODDABT, to whom Tenders are to be sent in on or before SATURDAY, JUNK 2ND, 1900. Lowest or any Tender not neces­sarily accepted. J O H N W A L L ,

Clerk to Parish Council.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Barnard Castle Sanitary Steam Laundry.

1ARPETS T H O R O U G H L Y C L E A N E D A N D RESTORED

TO T H E I R PROPER COLOUR, B Y A P E R F E C T L Y

S A F E A N D SURE PROCESS.

t p U R T A I N S C A R E F U L L Y W A S H E D A N D T R E A T E D I N

S P E C I A L C U R T A I N A P P A R A T U S , A N D T I N T E D TO

A N Y COLOUR.

On account 0f the large quantity of Carpets and Curtains now in

process, early application is desirable.

ftrtirjious announcements.

WESLEYAN CHURCH, B A B N A B D CASTLE. —SUNDAY, May 20th, 1900.—Morning, 10-30;

Evening, 6-30. Preaober, BEV. J . 0 . COLWELL, of Middleton.

PR I M I T I V E M E T H O D I S T C H U B C H , Newgate, Barnard Castle.—ON SUNDAY NEXT, M A Y

20th. — Morning, 10 30; preacher. M R B E R R Y . Evening, 6-30; preacher, M B EMEBSON.

f j l R E B CHRISTIAN ( U N I T A R I A N ) CHURCH, 1J Newgate, Barnard Castle. — SUNDAY NEXT,

M A T 20tb, 1900, preacher, M R 0. B E L L , Bedcar. Morning, 10-45 ; Evening, 6-30.

HA L L - S T R E E T C O N G R E G A T I O N A L O H C B C H . — SUNDAY NEXT, M A T 20th.—

Preaober, B E V . B . L . H U N T E R . Morning, 10-30; Evening, 6-30.—WborltoD, 2-30.

WESLEYAN METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, A N N I V E R S A R Y S E R V I C E S .

SUNDAY, M A Y 20TH, 1900, Preacher, REV. J . C. C O L W E L L . Subjeot, Morning Service,

" Talitba Cumi." Evening subject, " How tbe Prisoner became Prime Minister." S P E C I A L AFTERNOON SERVICE: Subject for Adults, " Begin at tbe Beginning." Subject for the Children, " A Bunoh of Keys."

Special Music at each Service, and Collections in Aid of School Funds.

tlRmcatum, B A B N A B D CASTLE BOABOING A N D DAY

SCHOOL FOB GIRLS AND

PBEPABATOBY 80HOOL FOB BOYS. PRINCIPALS *

M ISS HENDERSON, L.L.A. , and MISS MOSEY, Cert. S.K., assisted by Resident

Certificated Music Mietresi and Trained Kindergarten Mistress.

N E X T T E R M BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 30TH. Terms on application.

DANCING and P A I N T I N G CLASSES for Outside Pupils. Particulars on application.—THE MOUNT, Park Terrace.

BALIOL SCHOOL, BARNARD CASTLB. BOABDING & DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,

On Publio School lines. Principals:—

MISS SKEAT, Ph. D. , First Class Medieval and Modern Languages Tripos.

MISS A I 'LL) , M.Sc., B.Sc. (Math. Hon.) Brsidmt :—

MISS T A Y L O R : London Matric., Class I . M L L E . UK I.A.MARK : Brevet Simple. MISS R E A D : (Kindergarten) Higher Froebol Cert.

F i s i l i i i i / . — o MRS. RAYNER (Diplomee Berlin) Piano HE11R D I T T M A B (Richter Concerts) Violin MISS WOOLLEY Dancing MISS B . SAMPSON (Pupil of Herkomer) Painting MRS. BARLOW, A.R.C.M Solo Singing

ADVANCED LESSONS cm be arranged in any of tbe abore subjects, also in Elocution, German, Anglo-Sax >n, and JEleaieutar? Greek.

At Home, Thursdays 4 to 6. SUMMER T E R M COMMENCES M A Y 9TH.

—-4 1 BARNARD CASTLE HORSE PARADE.

I^ H E A N N U A L PARADE will be held in Galgate, Barnard Oastle, on WHIT-MONDAY.

JUNE 4th, 1900. W

President:— Glf l sON K Y L E , ESQ Vice-Presidents:—Messrs J . Smith, J.P. ; W. B .

Atkinson, J. Wilkinion, Dr. Welford. Committee :—Messrs A. T. Amos, H . Walker, J . E.

Tilburn, T. B. Forster, Geo. Thompson, H . Thompson, E. Simpson, T. Baine, J . Gent, J . G. White, R. 8ayer.

Hon. Secrttsries : - J . G. JOHNSON & 3. G. H A L L . Hon. Treasurer :—J. A. YORK.

tkW For Particulars See Bills.

©eneral Notices. EGGLEsTON AGRICULTURAL A POULTRY

SOCIETIES. j i U E THIRTY-S1XCH A N N U A L SHOW of the

JL above Societies wi l l be held on SATUEDAT, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1900.

VOLUNTEER CYCLIST COMPANY.

A CYCLIST COMPANY is being formed in con­nection with tbe 2ND V O L . BATT. D U R H A M

L I G H T INFANTRY, and all Oyohsts wisbiog to join are requested to send in tbeir Names, at oroe, to LIEUT. J . A . YORK, Barnard Cattle.

Cyclists living at a distance are eligible.

PARISH C H U B C H , BARNARD CASTLE.

11HK A N N U A L PAROCHIAL TEA will be held . in tbe N A T I O N A L SCHOOLS, on TUESDAY,

M A Y 22ND, 1900. TEA, at 5 p.m., to be followed by a CONCERT

and T A B L E A U X VIVANTS, at 7 p.m. Tea and Concert, I s . ; Concert only, 6d.

See Bills.

TESTIMONIAL TO INSPEOTOB WILSON.

IT is proposed to present INSPECTOR WILSON with a suitable Testimonial, on bis promotion to be

Superintendent of the Richmond District. MB". J . W. B. HESLOP, Solicitor, who has been

appointed Treasurer, wi l l be glad to receive contribu­tions. Fund Closes on Wednesday, the 23rd inst.

R. J . B A I L E Y , Hon Sec.

RE JOSEPH W A B D , BUTCHER.

AL L Persons having CLAIMS against JOSEPH WARD, of GRETA BRIDGE and BARNARD

CASTLE, Butcher, are requested to send particulars thereof ; and all persons I N D E B T E D to the said Joseph Ward are requested to pay tbeir debts to the undersigned, on or bclore WEDNESDAY, tbe 30th daj of M A Y , 1900. JNU. W . B. HKSLOP,

14th May, 1900. Solicitor, Barnard Castle.

C. W A T S O N , FISH, F B U I T , G A M E AND POULTRY D E A L E B ,

52 GALGATE, BARNABD CASTLE. Fish and Flowers Freih Daily. Wreaths to order.

FLOUR A N D M I L L I N G PRODUCE,

Wholesale and Betail. (Established 60 Years.)

HA V I N G made Large Contracts before tbe recent Bise in Prices, I am now offering the following

Goods at my Warehouses, quality guaranteed :— WEEKLY PRICE LIST .

s d Patent Flour (Cleveland

Lilly) per st. 1 6 Cleveland Whites 1 l Superfincs „ 1 3 White Wheat Meal „ 1 2 Red Wheat Meal 1 1 Indian Meal lUst. 7 6 Pollard 12st. 9 0

6 Bran (ordinary) ,.,...8st. 5

Round Bran 8st. 6 Barley Meal 10Bt. 9

.Bean Meal (pure) Inst. 10 Ground L i n . Cake...8st. 9 L i t , Guaranteed...8st. 9 Oats (best) 12st. 12 Oats 12st. 11 Oats (best) Crushed „ 12 Indian Corn (flat) 17st. 12

W. A. H A L L begs to o»ll special attention to bis " CLEVELAND W H I T E S " FLOUR, whiob is being made specially for him, from tbe Finest Californian and Essex Wheat. Colour and Quality Guaranteed I t never varies. A Sample Order Solicited. Any number of local reeommendationa.

W . A . H A L L , WHOLESALE A N D R E T A I L FLOUR, CORN,

A N D CAKE MERCHANT,

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FREDERICK M E T C A L F E , B A B N A B D CASTLE,

FLOBIST, NURSERYMAN, AND SEEDSMAN (Established over 50 years),

BEGS to announce that he has a Choice Seleotion of POTATOES FOR SETS, including " D U K E

OF YORK," direct from Wisbeaob. GARDEN SEEDS (Best, Quality) of every des­

cription, at Moderate Prices, Sole Agent in this district for MISSES FINNEY AND

Co., Newoastle-on-Tyne, for their OLOVEB, GRASS, and AGRICULTURAL SBBDS. Prices, Particulars, E tc , on application.

WREATHS, OUT FLOWERS, A N D PLANTS. F, M . takes this opportunity of thanking oustomeri

for their past patronage, and hopes for a continuance of same.

N.B.—All Orders in Town and Country promptly exeouted.

R. B. GENT, Gentlemen's Tailor. Liveries, etc.

LADIES' T A I L O R I N G :— Coats and Skirts, and Covert Coats

in the Latest Styles.

18, K I N G STREET, BABNARD. CASTLE.

JOHN GRAHAM, C H E M I S T , BARNARD C A S T L B .

WHOLESALE & R E T A I L DEPOT FOB

PAINTS, VARNISHES, TURPENTINE, PORTLAND CEMENT, ALLPLASTER,

LATHS, HAIR, &c.

M A C H I N E OIL, for Reapers, Ac 1/6 Gall. M A C H I N E O I L , Heavy'. 2/2 „ G A L L I P O L I O I L I 3/- „ BALTIO LINSEED O I L , for Horses

and Cattle J . 2/2 „

W E E D K I L L E R , F O R P A T H S , G A R D E N W A L K S , ETC.

Strong and Absolutely Reliable.'

A Q C A N I I I Y OF L A B G E E M P T Y O I L CASKS FOB BALK. ,

T H E BEST PLACE FOB

T C L E S

A Large Number of New and Second-bands to Select from for Sale, Hire, or Exchange.

Agent for Leading Makers, including the Celebrated SANSPABEIL CYCLES, Ac , Ac,

F R O M £ 6 6 s . 0d . , N E W ! ! Second-hand Pneumatics from £2.

„ „ Cushions „ 10s. A L L K I N D S OF BEPAIBS DONE ON T H E

PBBMI8ES. Biding Taught Privately by Experienced Oyolist.

N O T E A D D R E S S — M E R E D I T H , CYCLE DEPOT, BANK, B A B N A B D OASTLE.

FOR T H E . . . CURE OF . . . SCAB

I n Sheep nothing can be better than Ness and Company's Non-Poisonous Fluid, which has been used for many years in all the prinoipal wool-growing countries of the world.

Mr Thos. Addison, Farrier, Ac, Staindrop, Co. Durham, wrote 18th February, 1887 :— " I find your Dip is first-class for Scab."

I n Tins, at 2/6, 4/-, and 7/6.

Full particulars of our Agents :—

BARNARD CASTLE J . G. Hal l , Grocer, Ac

GAINPORD John Corner, Grocer LANGDON BECK Jacob Scott

HARWOOD Matthew Dowson BISHOP AUCKLAND.. .W. Pickering, Chemist

DARLINGTON A l l Chemists

SOLE MANUFAOTUBEBS :—

NESS A N D COMPANY, D A R L I N G T O N .

WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD and S I L V E R J E W E L L E R Y , S I L V E R

and E L E C T R O - P L A T E , F A N C Y GOODS, C U T L E R Y , W H I T B Y J E T , ORNA­MENTS, A R T I C L E S S U I T A B L E FOR PRESENTATION, PRESENTS, E T C . , in endless Variety, of the Best Quality and Moderate Prices.

THE MOST B E L I A B L E SHOP FOB L A D I E S ' & GENT. 'S CYCLES

T H E " F B E B W H E E L " A SPECIALITY.

J . T . Y O U N G G B E E N W I O H HOUSE, M A B K E T PLACE,

BARNARD CASTLE. BEPAIBS of every description done in Town or

Country by EXPERIENCED WORKMEN.

SOLE AGENT FOR

H E N R Y L A U R A N C E ' S OBLEBBATED

SPECTACLES & EYE-GLASSES. Old Gold and Silver taken in exchange, or

purchase for Cash.

MALCOLM BURN

HAS REMOVED from tbe Market Place to Premises at tbe R E A R OF M R S . MORGAN'S

M I L L I N E R Y ESTABLISHMENT, MARKET­PLACE, B A B N A B D C A S T L E , where all Watch, Clock, and Other Bepairing Orders wi l l receive prompt attention.

XST" Customers having left Watches Ac. for Repairs, Please Noto.

Salts fen Suct ion. B A B N A B D CASTLE A TEESDALE F A R M E R S '

AUCTION M A B T Co,, L T D .

NEXT F O R T N I G H T L Y 8ALE wi l l be held on WEDNESDAY, M A T 23RD, 1900. Dairy Cows and Store Cattle at 10-30;

Fat Stock at 11-15. Further Entries solicited, to be sent to tbe Secretary.

ANTHONY STEELE (Sec.)

E D W A R D T A R N & SON,

APPRAISEBS, ESTATE, HOUSE A AGRI­C U L T U R A L AUCTIONEERS. Valuations for

Probate and Legacy Duties. Appointed Auctioneers under tbe Law of Distress. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS.

QUARRY GRANGE, B A B N A B D CASTLB.

E S T A B L I S H E D 1 8 7 6 .

J O H N P A R K I N S O N , A U C T I O N E E R A N D V A L U E R ,

CE N T R A L SALE ROOMS. Farm Stock Sales conducted. Certificated Bailiff under the Agri­

culture Holdings Act. PASSENGERS BOOKED to America, Australia,

Africa, New Zealand, etc. O H A B G B S B E A S O N A B L B .

ADDBBtsI—HORSE M A R K K T , BARNARD OASTLE.

A N T H O N Y S T E E L E , AUCTIONBEB, APPBAISEB, E S T A T E , HOUSE,

INSURANCE, A N D G E N E B A L COMMISSION AGENT.

Certificated Bailiff under the Agricultural Holdings' Act .

Sales of Farming Stock, Agricultural Produce, I m ­plements, etc., conducted in any part of the country. Settlements prompt. Also valuations for Probate and Legacy Duties, on

Strictly Moderate Terms. Furniture, in large or small quantities, Warehoused

for any period. Consignments for Sale received at any time.

Offices: Steele's Sale Booms, Newgate, Barnard Castle.

JOSEPH A D D I S O N , A U C T I O N E E R A N D Y A L U B B ,

Is prepared to undertake F A R M S T O C K , PBOPEBTY, HOUSB, and other BALES.

VALUATIONS FOB PBOBATE A N D LEGACY DUTIES.

PBOMPT SETTLEMENTS. W i l l attend at M R . COLTMAN'S, Butcher, MIDDLETOH-

IH-TEESDALE, every Saturday. SLKKTBURN, BALDERSDALB, COTIIERSTONE.

MUSIC HALL, BABNABD CASTLE. C O N T I N U A T I O N S A L E O F F U R N I T U R E .

JO H N PARKINSON A SON wil l Sell by Auction, on THURSDAY, M A T 17th, 1900, all tbe remain­

ing lots of F U R N I T U R E , ETC., belonging to M r J . R. Thompson and others, with a large additional quantity, comprising:—Oak bookcase, jnoveable ebelvet, with cupboard below, 7ft. 6in. by 8ft . ; 3ft. 6in. mahogany sideboard, sitting-room suite, in maroon leather; walnut overmantel, 6 Brussels carpets, hearth rugs, oak leaf table, sofa, basket chair, 4 pictures, in oils; oleographs and engravings, 9 cornice poles, bed hangings, various curtains, etc.; some valuable booki, including " The Life of Beacons-field," " Encyclopedia," " Testament Exposition," etc.; solid oak hall table, mahogany corner cupboard, standing desk, mahogany table, 6 mahogany chairs, in hair; press bedstead,3 iron bedsteads, wool mattresses, fenders, 12 chairs, cane-seated ; oarpets, rocking chair, 2 kitchen prester, oak stand table, kitchen table, 6 chairs, a valuable oak-oased dock, 2 wringing machines, pois tub and staff, wash tub, fender and irons, flat ironr, tea, breakfast and dinner were; garden tools, brushes, 2 large counters, 4 forms, on iron supports ; 2 treadle sewing machines, various pans, and a quantity of other sundries.

Sale at 1 o'clock.

G A L G A T E , B A B N A B D CASTLE.

ANTHONY STEELE wil l Sell by Public Auotion, in Galgate (near the Farmers' Auction Mart),

on WEDNESDAY NEXT, M A T 23RD, 1900, TWO PH.IiTONS.

Sale at 3 o'clock prompt.

X I D D L E T O N - I N - T B E 8 D A L B .

Y E CLEVELAND ARMS HOTEL ASSEMBLY B O O M S .

T O B E S O L D B Y A U C T I O N , B y B . G B A H A M ,

A LABGE Quantity of Useful and Ornamental GLASS and CHINA, comprising Toilet, Dinner,

Tea, Trinket, and other Sets; Glass of every descrip­tion, China Figures, Vases, Clacks in Ohina Cases, etc.; commencing THURSDAY, M A T 10TH, 1900, and continued for 9 days.

Sale each day at 2 and 6 o'clock, Saturday, Afternoons only.

Now on View at Saleroom.

H A R B U R N S PECTORAL CURES BALSAM

ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS, AMD

PREVENTS CONSUMPTION.

I n Bottles, 1 /1$ and 2 / 9 , from Chemists and Grocers, or post free from

A . H A R B U R N , M.P.S., DARLINGTON AND

BISHOP AUCKLAND,

f ^ 3 T H E SHOP FOR

. C Y C L E S ! WINDROSS, \ r

M A R K E T P L A C E ,

B A R N A R D CASTLE.

5 0 M A C H I N E S F O B S A L E , H 1 B E , A N D E X C H A N G E .

R O V E R S , E N F I E L D S , S W I F T S , E X C E L S I O R S ,

C E N T A U B S , S U N B E A M S , Ac., Ac,

FROM £6 10s. 0d., N E W .

Lawn Mowers, from 17/6. N E W M A I L C A S T S A N D " P R A M S . "

• V SEE STOCK.

K B B E E N , ROPE A N D T W I N E W O R K S ,

Bemoved to opposite the Fountain,

8, G A L G A T B ,

B A B N A B D C A S T L E ,

TBE Bi 0 , >ARNARD CASTLE OAHU^ I S T E A M L A U N D R Y .

PROPRIETOR - - A N T H O N Y STKSLB.

THIS L A U N D R Y is now under First-fL I Management, and best possible resulti **l

obtained in al l Departments, by LATEST MODgM M A C H I N E R Y , and Best Brands of L»u- I Bequisites. NO CHEMICALS USED. """1

Collars, Cuffs, etc, turned out with finish equal I new. ' I

Greatest possible care is bestowed in the treaty,. I of al l articles, with prompt delivery of same. I

Van collects in Town and Country, and all ^ I munioations addressed to tbe Proprietor or Maos»,J I wil l receive careful attention.

J J T G H p i O B C E p j O T E L ,

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALB.

TH E ABOVE HOTEL, close to the famous W i u l fall , is now Beplete with every aooomtnodivl

for Visitors, Tourists, aod Cyclists. Winei ,'.'1 Spirits of the Best Quality. First-class RefrashssZj at Moderate Charges. Brakes meet the Trains,

M R D U N K PROPRIETOR.

A L B E R T J . W I L K I N S O N .

2 » D ANNUAL C L E A R A N C E SAIJ OF SECOND-HAND

C Y C L E S . Customers were well satisfied with tbe 220 sold |

year. 179 to clear at ooce. Various makes to ohoose fn

too numerous to mention. X t,

3 Gent.*s CU8HION8 0 10 1 Gent's CUSHION 0 15 3 Gent.'s PNEUMATICS 2 0 1 Gent.'s Pneumatic SPABKBBOOK .. . 3 0 1 Gent's Pneumatic OALLOOTT 3 10 3 Gent's Pneumatic BBOOKES 3 10 1 Gent.'i Pneumatio F U L L W E L L . . . 4 0 2 Gent's Pneumetic NEWTON 1 0 2 Gent's Pneumatic B E F E B E B 4 0 3 Gent's Pneumatic U M P I B B 5 10 1 Gent's Poeumatio Q U I N T O N 5 0 5 Great's Pneumatic KOSBBBBBY ... 4 10 1 Gent.'s Pneumatic RUDQE FRONT-

DRIVER, Dunlop Tyres 4 10 1 Girl's Ousbion B. and A. 1 0 1 Girl's Cushion TOWNEND 1 10 1 Lady's Pneumatic EXPRESS 4 10 : 2 Ladies' Pneumatic G B R Y H O U N D .. . 5 0 6 Ladies' Pneumatic OOVENTBYS . . . 0 11 1 Lady's Pneumatic M O D E L ! D E L U X E

(81NGEB) 8 0 1 Lady's Pneumatio U M P I B E 7 0

Several Ladies', about XG to £6 10s.

A l l the above Machines have been overhauled in our Works.

A L B E R T J . WILKINSOK] 27, NEWGATE-STREET,

BISHOP A U C K L A N D ; A N D 71, NORTH-ROAD, DURHAM |

NOTICE OF REMOVA1 FROM 72, GALGATB,

To Larger and More Central Premises, j adjoining the Yorkshire Penny Bani, M A R K E T P L A C E ,

B A R N A R D CAST!

J. G. WELFORD, L A D I E S ' , G E N T L E M E N ' S , A N D J U V E N U

T A I L O R , •

W i l l open the above Shop on SATURDAY, FEB. 17a, I 1900, with a fine 8ELECTED STOCK of Matem| for the coming Season.

B X C L U S I V E D E S I G N S S P E C I A L I T Y :

T H E U P - T O - D A T E Cod For Bain or Sansbioe.

19° NOTB CHANGE OF ADDBBSS.

E S T A B L I S H E D O V E R 100 Y B A B B .

CHARLES RAINE, R E G I S T E R E D P L U M B E ;

(Member of tie Most Worshipful Company of Plumbert, London),

M A R K E T P L A C E , BARNARD CASH

BATHS, WATER-CLOSETS, LAVATOBI1 A N D SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS,

OUR S P E C I A L L I N E ! E S T I B A T E S G I V E S F R E E O F C O S T .

R E D U C E D P R I C E S i n Gas F i t i Incandescent Lights, Gas Stoves, Oi l Table Lamps, Table Cutlery, Ironmongery < and Brushes of al l descriptions.

OHILDBEN'S CARRIAGES, FASHIONS MAILCABTS,

Sliding Well Action, Patent Folding Shafts. DESIGNS FOB 20TH CENTUBY : -

Kbaki, Carved and Gold, Navy Blue, Oee G*- | Black and Crimson, Gold Lined, Pale Blue,

TO SELL FOB CASH, O B CONVENIENT TERMS.

A L B E R T J . W I L K I N S O N , HOUSE FURNISHER, BISHOP A U O K U H ]

M c L E A N A N D Co. ( L A T E J o n H U R T ) ,

BREWERS & SPIRIT MERCHANT^ T H E B A N K ,

B A R N A R D CASTLE. ^

M B . H U G H E S , 8URGEON DENTIST, or STOCKT0*

ATTENDS B A B N A B D CASTLB the and T H I R D W E D N E S D A Y 6

every M O N T H , from 1 to 6 o'clock, at MORGAN'S, M I L L I K R E , MARKET PLACE.

Also at TEMPERANCE HOTEL, MIDDLBT0* IN-TEBSDALE, from 9 to 1 2 a.m., on the ds*l

M R . O . B E S T , SURGEON DENTIST,

ATTENDS B A B N A B D CASTLB EVKBl WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,

BUCKLE'S FANCY REPOSITORY No. 3, G A L G A T B ; .

And at MIDDLETON-IN-TBESDALE tbe S«x^ | and Last Wednesday in each Month, st

Mas. JAKES'. H I L L TERRACE.

Accident near High Force.—An acci^ I took plane near High Force Hotel, on Bunds? M r J . Lowe, of Lonton, near Middleton, was I on b one back, in company with another 7 0 U D f | b * i I named Baine, and when near How Gi l l a dog ^ I out at the horses, which bolted. Lowe was tbro ^ | the ground, and received injuries of a ssors or serious nature,

TO OO C r M 7 eontribuSion mi

w i t h tbe iuun« of the We decline to return rej

oanoot i M f f t anonvi appear* 1 wi*» the real l eiceptin* that when a mencm a ducueion, he i whether his opponent* { or not .

B A B N A B D Ci

XsE vanguard m a d e its appear**] although the weath t h a n May-Day, coming carnival i Xurrey, the presid year's chief off spent the week-end besides having an Smith, J.P., at Grovs] important busine e re of still more i developments in on admitted on all which have just ]_ towns attest this, i Automobile Club attention in their trip wherever they] remarkable speed i of the movements the least remarkab mechanism. At being raised to tax i gather, practical the charge is reason the proposal, becaus they wi l l receive potent voices will matters of road regulation. As it is • of doubt that eye" instrumental in sc throughout the cou to know that in this prospects for the i lying and roseate.

F a r m T H E war in Son

coal, the unprecedei iron trade, and the |_ commercial outlook • causes may account servants at a l l north" is a n undoubted ei the mines and the : past two years, the has been exception managers have now men for extended i being the constant high rate of wages pi from the rural d i s t r profession of arms, over, may probably South Africa. Fe work are becou ordinary domestic difficulty is being ei

. capable women. The] great and startling ch the day when girls wb duties.

Our Coui O N E of the charms i

country lane. Painter limned the beauties of I and overhanging fol flowers and warbli Thompson, in " The j asks—" But who can I Can imagination boa tion, hues like hen ?' bourhood many of the] dation roads lead scenery, and perhaps I and breadth of Knf>

i more comprehensive i stretch of diversifi offered from the Gr evening's ramble along thousands of wild roses Yorkshire hills are miles, is most enjoyabll Attributes of lngs L a d lead

one's thoughts tol to camp-kettles, bird-l ing, and holiday exes feature of the typict absence of anything tof. I 1 0 the letter of Mr Sa m our last issue, Mo practically turned in tol manner of filth, W« interfere with the wrj |s complete in itself, be exceedingly doubt..— legal obligation to rel ^warded roads, we app oetter judgment of os *n endeavour to pros

the sweetness of | uiaances should not I

"Seated, by depositing I *nd even garbage on convinced that a mon convince any reason. f stock of ail kind. Angered by broken gli ^rthenware placed in

. eyos and noses c 'esidents, be offended] * M odours.

S T R A Y Bi B B N 1

" Bsc aal down aught t 6 i » H . M . I C W ' . _

r* r e" to give a hundred-) T^peted for annually by I *r'n|dom, avary effective I

The oup to beooa e fir« regiment whioh win1

: 1«> the; Hew Art Gallery*! * flt>e picture of Barnan

^ • * - The view is from I • -

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L N 1 8 2 1 , Mis* JaneWs b pt*M> Watts, • naval offisj j^ee l f in numerous acti £*°Cton Orange as their I l?*«ver, the health of If £*»Ouelj afleoted whilst _

° r > * i and, after enduring I

the thirty-fourth j