Pontypool Free Press and Herald of the Hills

EARLY CLOSING. To the Editor of the Free Press. Dear Sir,—The poor shop assistant is rapidly fall- ing back into that state from which he was but a short time ago rescued. I refer to the hour of closing. It will be remembered by most of your readers that an agreement was made by some shop proprietors to close at 7 o'clock, and for a time this was carried out. By decrees, however, they took a couple of minutes extra, until at the present time it is a common thing to see one or two of the shop doors opan at quarter-past and even nearer half-past seven. The consequence is that the assistant is kept indoors until a later hour. I may say it is not so much the fault of the customer as of the pro- prietor himself. Formerly customers were, as a rule, the cause of late closing, but I am thankful to say that they have long since seen the reasonable- ness of our request to shop early," and thus en- deavour to smooth our lot. Now, sir, the fault is with the proprietors, and further than that I may say it is quite a common thing to see assistants busy at work an hour or more after the shop doors are closed of an evening. Surely this is monstrous. I do not say that it is the case in the shop in which I am employed. Thank goodness, my employer is a little more considerate than that. Still, I would point out that if only one shop shows such an example as this it is bound to have a bad effect on other proprietors, and consequently y; e as assistants will Buffer. I am very much afraid, sir, that white slavery still exists in our midst, and the sooner we get rid of it the better. Yours, &c., LATH WOKKEB.

LOCAL NEWS. PRIZE SHOOTING.—The annual prize shooting in connection with "B" 'Company -tth 'V.B S.W.B., took place on Thursday. Details will appear next week. LORD TREDEGAR'S AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.— We understand that Lord Tredegar has fixed the date of his Annual Cattle and Poultry Shows for November 24th and 25th next. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.—The anniversary of this place of worship will be held on Sunday next, the preacher being the Rev. J. W. Nichol- son, of Swansea. Full particulars are given in an advertisement. "BEN-MY-CHREE."—Mr. Charles Domton, pro- prietor of the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, will produce the above play at the Town Hall on October 5, 6, and 7. A first-class company has been selected, and, as on the occasion of their visit to Newport a short time ago (when The Silver King" was performed),bumper houses may be ex- pected. PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL.-The anniversary of this place of -r, orship,was held on Sunday last, when the ordinary congregations were consider- ably augmented by the presence of numerous friends from other churches in the town. Admirable sermons were preached by the Rev. Captain Davies, of Swansea, and the Rev. M. I>. Robinson, F.R.G.S. The collections realised over £11. FOOT RACE.—A large number of Pontypool men assembled a Cwmbran Gardens on Satur- day afternoon, ta witness a 120-yards foot-race between George Davies (rontymoujiw V ughan (The Race), for Y,20 a-side. The bet ting was in favour of Davies, on whom odds or 5 to 4 were freely offered. A good race resulted, D Ties winning easily by about a yard and a half. LONDON DAY BY DAY" COMPANY.-Mr. Harvey Denton's specially-selected London com- pany will produce The Stowaway and The Lancashire Lass at the Tewn Hall, on Monday and Tuesday evenings next respectively. The plays are very highly spoken of by the press and the public, and should prove attractive. THE SECRETARYSHIP OF THE PONTYPOOL GAS AND WATER COMPANY.—This position (ad- vertised as vacant in eur issue of the 25th ult.) has been filled by the appointment of Mr. T. B. Pearson, who has been for some time accountant and assistant secretary of the Cardiff Gaslight and Coke Company. Mr. Andrew Hair has filled the double post of secretary and manager of the Pontypool Gas and Water Company for upwards of 36 years but the duties of the position have increased so greatly of late years that (at his re- quest) the directors relieved him of the secre- tarial duties, and retained his services as general manager—a sufficiently onerous appointment considering the large extensions now being made by the company in both their. gaS and water Plants.-Ext-racted from the Journal of Gas Lighting of September 15th.; CHURCH P ARADE.-On Sunday morninglast 98 officers and men .of the 3rd V.B. S.W.B. assembled at the Armoury, and, headed by the Battalion Band, under Battalion Bandmaster Roderick, marched to Pontnewydd Church, where a full choral service took place. The singing was according to, the service book com piled for the battalion by the Chaplain. Tb band accompanied the hymns. The lessons ifer read by Lieutenant Mitchell and Captain Jacob. An eloquent sermon was preached by the 4aaplain, the Rev. J. R. Phillips, who, after explaining the meaning of the word spoils, and shewing the different spoils that were due to Christ, addressed the men on the affairs of the battalion generally, on the noticeable improve- ment in their behaviour at camp, &c., concluding with some very encouraging words as to the, future. The officers present were Colonel Jacob, Captain Jacob, Lieutenant Mitchell and Surgeon-Captain Essex; chaplain. Rev. J. R. Phillips. On the conclusion of the service the- men were marched back, and, before being dis- missed, were highly complimented by their captain for their smartness and cleanness, and their excellent behaviour during divine service. The band were also highly complimented for their excellent playing during the service, and when marching to and from the church. 1REVETHIN DORCAS SOCIETY—A meeting of the Trevethin Dorcas Society was held at the lown Hall, on Wednesday. Amongst those present were the Vicar of Trevethin and Mrs_ Orntnth, Mrs. Joshua Evans, t tie Rev. G. and ^frs- Williams, Colonel and Mrs. Hair, Mrs. Essex, Mrs. Woolley, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Arnold Beavan, Mrs. E. S. Wood, Mrs. Herbert, 3im ST-IA ^T8" Dunning, Mrs, Haskins, Mru Wilton, Mra. L. E. Webb, Miss Ford, Miss Mason Miss Woolley, &c. The Vicar of Trevethin presided. The treasurer, Miss Essea^ read the statement of accounts for the past yeai, which shewed the finances of the society to be in a satisfactory condition. Votes of thanks wero accorded to Mrs. Hanbury, Pontypool Park, pre- society to Miss Essex, treasurer i +v? *°i Hampton, secretary and each ojt these ladies was requested to be good enough to continue her services in her respective office.. Mrs. Woolley was cordially thanked for her services as vice-president for the year past; and Mrs. Griffith, Trevethin Vicarage, was elected vice-president for the current year. It was decided to hold the meetings on Tuesdays at tha Town Hall. Committees were appointed ta superintend the buying and cutting out of material, and the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. A considerable sum was subscribed by those present in -the room. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea in connection with Upper Trosnant CliapoL always a popular event, took place on Monday, and, in spite of other attractions in the district, was well patronised. Of the 550 tickets printed almost the whole were disposed of, and it is esti- mated that nearly 500 persons were present at the tea, which was much enjoyed. The subse- quent entertainment was ably presided over by the Rev. J. Williams, of Crane-street Chapel, & large and interested audience being present. AH the performers acquitted themselves worthily^ and special commendation is due to Mr.B.Georgft and Mr. G. J. Mordecai, the conductor and a*~ companist respectively, for the efficient manner in which they discharged their duties. The fol- lowing was the programme :—Pianoforte solk Mrv G. J. Mordecal; glee, Party recitatio% Miss Edith Fisher song, Mr. Thos. Willi pianoforte solo, Miss Jones r recitation, Master Austin Edwards song, Mr. Edwin Jamea; song, Mr. R. B. Jpnes, College; glee, Mr. R. George and party song, Miss Jones recitatio^. Mi'. F. A. Rees, College duet, Messrs. Jam» and Jones song, Miss Watkins pianoforte duet. Miss Jones and Mr. Mordecai; leading* Mr. Williams, College sang, Miss L. Edwards recitation, Mr. F. A. Rees; song, Mr. J. L. Daviee, College glee, Mr. B. George and party. Welt merited votes of thanks concluded the enjoyable proceedings.

DISTRICT NEWS. ABEBSY CHAN. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.—A public TAL. followed by an entertainment and ball, was hekfti- atthe above on Monday last. The tea wa)- largely patronised, as also was the entertainment when an interesting and attractive programme was gone through in a highly satisfactory man- ner. The ball was continued till the small houaa of the morning. PRIZE-DAY AT THE BOARD SCHOOLS.ft Friday last, the children attending these schools were presented with the prizes won by themw Mrs. J. W. Mulligan, The Hawthorns, performed the pleasing duty of presenting the little one* with the prizes, which consisted of books of adventure, Bible narratives, &c., &c. The child. ren, nicely dressed for the occasion, _presented quite a picturesque appearance, and all seemed proud of their presents. We believe the atten- dances this year (notwithstanding the trying ordeal caused by influenza) were above the ez. pectations of the most sanguine. INQUEST AT ABEBSYCHAN.—On Tuesday, aa inquest was held at the Police-station, Abersy- chan, by Mr. E. H. Davies, deputy-coroner, and a jury of whom Mr. John Jones was foreman, respecting the death of Lucretia Hinman, 51 months old, Who died from injuries received on Hi the 14th inst. Mrs. Hinman appeared, and said her husband was a hitcher. On the day in ques- tion, she went out of the house, leaving the child in care of her daughter, who was 15 years of age. She had only been out a short time when her daughter came running after her, crying out that the Daby was scalded. She went back to tha house, and found the baby was badly scalded about the lower part of the body. Dr. Verity was called in, but the child died the next morn- ing.—The daughter was then called, and said tha baby was, on the 14th inst., left in her care, and was sitting in a chair near the fire. Witness went to dip some boiling water from a saucepan into a pan that was on an iron stand before tha fire. She had dipped out one jugful, and was in the act of dipping another when the baby put out its hand and upset the pan of boiling water into its lap. Witness at once ran for her mother, but the child died the following day.—The jury, returned a verdict that the child died front shock to the system caused by scalds. '(

ABERGAVENNY. MILITARY FUNERAL—On Saturday afternoon,, the remains of Sergeant Joseph Greene (late drill instructor of H Company, 4th Volunteer Battalion S.W.B.) were interred at the cemeteryr with military honours. The deceased was for some years colour-sergeant in the Royal Mon- mouthshire Militia, and for a year or so was drill instructor at Tredegar, from which place he came to Abergavenny, in 1860, when the volun- teer movement was in its infancy. From that time until about seven years ago, he occupied the position of drill instructor to the corps, and was held in great respect for his strict military disciplinejand genial disposition. The company, numbering about a hundred, turned out in token of respect, their numbers being increased by some of the Brecon and Pontypool men. The battalion band came over from Newport by an early train. The Volunteers were under the command of Capt. W. Dyne Steel. A firing party, number- ing twelve men, headed the procession. The rear was brought up by the Volunteers and some thirty members or tne Freemasons, of which lodge the deceased was tiler for a number of years. The Rev. Jonathan Howell, incumbent of Holy Trinity Church, officiated, and the usual three volleys were fired over the grave. The Freemasons, according to custom, dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin. It is only six weeks since the deceased (who was 57 years of age) buried his wife, and his death was quite unex- pected. Amongst the wreaths was one from the Freemasons.

-che,ap Scale of Charges for PREPAID Advertisements, of the Wanted," "For Sale," and To Let" Class. 1 1 ONE THREE lyaiaRTIOIC I INSERTIONS 20 Wor& fid. Is. 3d. 28 Woirds 9d. Is. 9d. 36 Words. Is. j 2s. 3d. 44 Words Is. 3d. 28. 9d. 52 Words Is. 6d. 3s. 6d. 5S anted. WANTED, a good General SERVANT for Cardiff, -about 18; reference required.— Apply, Mis. JUNKS, High-st.. Pontypool 2Dp GENTLEMAN' wishes comfortable ROOMS, near Crane-street Station preferred — Terms, &c., to B.P. Pontypool Free Press Office. 24rs \\TANTED, ESTIMATES for the erection \▼ of g'x houses at Pentre Piod.—Apply to CFBORGE JTOHN JEE, Pontypool. ta "VTCTANTED, respectable, sober MAN to IT Drive Beer < "art; permanent sitaation.— BSJNNIN& Pontypool. rp WANTED, an experienced WAREHOUSE- MAN and HAULIER for the Grocery Trade.—SECIJETAKY, Pontnewynydd and Aber- syehan Industrial COOPERATIVE Society. n9p WANTED, an experienced HOUSEMAID. —Apply to Mis. W. H. DAVIES, G)an- Mehztti, Abersyehan. rep WANTED, 3 general SERVANTS for Pontypool and Manchester; also, GIRL to trr.N AS aousen*ai»I; good characters.—Apply, BROWN'S REGISTRY, Griffithstown. rp WANTED, a steady, respectable, middle- aged WOMAN, as working housekeeper (temporary engagement); one in town preferred. -Addres, U H," Free, Press Office. rep WANTED, a LAD, from 16 io 18. to assist Vw in garden & stable, able to milk, and to make himself generally useful.—Apply, Dr. W. H. DAVIES. ta WANTED, a respectable and experienced General SERVANT, goed Plain Cook, -amdage not under 20 a good character indis- P^nsaoie.—Apply, MRS RODERICK, 23, Commar- cial-streei, Pontypool. rep WANTED, a-Smart YOUTH, asanAppren- cico to the Outfitting (live out).—D. W. SIMPSON, OmJatwjx, Pontypool. ta TDOOT TRAIiE.—W ANTES, a MAN on best rivetted work.—Apply, W. PARK- -■ HOUSE, Pontypool. ta \\T ANTED, a respectable well educated T ▼ YOUTH is an Apprentice to the Iron- mongery.— Apply, DAVIES & SANDBROOK, Pon- Wg typooi. ta K; OP ARE H6IIRS. — Book-keeper offers his pi Services; books kept; earefully audited; fc^ancs sheets prepared; rents and debts col- -Jetted. ScRtBE, Onice of thispaper. ta — jfot alt. MILNERS^FIREPROOF SAFE^lft A 6in- high, 8ft. 6in. wide, 2ft. 6in. deep.— Apply, W. J. MOUNT JOY, Bank, Pontypool. ta FOR SALE, GRANITE GRAVEL for lawn paths, patentajavement making, concreting, .c.-Price, aWV,THos. WILKS o., Dock-st., Jfewport. uta TCTIOLINS aad MELODEONS.—iLarge stock \V of these instruments, best makes, at all IL-HAXWToN.& Co., Crane-street Music Stores. tpa X?OR SALE, SOUSE and SHOP at Pont- iT newydd.—tFor particulars agply to J. JPOULTON, Builder, Commercial-stseet, Pont- newydd. encp FOR SALE, a .veny desirable FKEEHOLD HOUSE, aewly erected, situated at Pontnewgfdd. Apply, ^WILLIAM JONES, Pontnewydd. necp HARMONIUM, full compass, broad reeds, IR walnut cam, good tone; cash, ewC or in- stalments. HARMSRREN & Co., Crane-street Music Stores. tpa BIBLES, Teachers' Bibles, Prayer Books, Church Hymns, Ancient and Modern Hymns, Wesley's Hymns, Congregational Hymns,- Baptist Hymns, Songs and colos.— IJSJGHES & S'. N, Printers, Ac., PontypoeL eta TaJOR SALE, 20 Strong STORE PIGS.; good J/ breed and vary fast growers will average 12 soores at 9 months old.—Apply HY. KHIPE, Coedygric Farm, Griffithstofrn., fta ÙUÑOS. Several good Bargains » JEUII- 7FIk gai L coms PIANOFORTES, can ke in- spected at the Ccane-street Music Storeii.- JURIMSTO-I & Co., Pontypool and Aberdare. pta FOIL SALE, SHOP FROJTT, with shutters suitable for small shop; cheap.—Apply, F. PISBBYN, Maltster, Pontypool. necp LOCKS! CLOCKS CLOCKS I from 3s 6d c to £ 5.—A beautiful genuine Marble Clock, at 25s r goes three weeks without winding.— ALLMABK. 23p ¡ JEWELLERY f JEWELLERY r JEWELLERY I — A varied STOCK of Silver and Gold Articles, from 6d. to JE3. Large Silver Seals, Is. 9d.—ALLMARK. 22p A MERICAN ORGAN, Walnut case, slide- /V- lid knee-swell, &c.: eaah, .5 guineas, or by instalment^—HARMSTON & Co., .Crane-street Music Storey pta CAPITAL FEATHER BEDS, only 37s. 6d. c —BEVA^I & COMPANY, LTD., Complete House Furnishers, PontypooL ta WATCHESI WATCHES 1 WATCHES 1 Prices to suit all Purchasers, from 6s. to JM warranty with every Wateh. Aw,MARK, Crane-street, Pontypool. 24p IM. REEHOLD BUILDING LAND FOR i* SALE and on lease, in lots, for cottages and villas Machine Meadow, Pontnewynydd.— J. DANIEL, Abersyehan. ta 2To be 'Wolt. TACK, for Horses and Cattle, at the Twmpath Field.—Apply, T. JORDAN, Ivy Cottage, The Twmpath, Pontypool. XQ2cp TO LET, about 30 acres of good LATTER- MATH GRASS (mown early), in one, two, or three lots; or would tack horses, cattle, or sheep in quantities.—Apply to CoNWAY :ttities. -Ap BROTHERS, Pontrhydyrun, n2ta bit. K W ÃRD.LOST, betwaen the Chain Bi v.. e (Usk) and the Wainyclare Inn, on v evening, the 11th inst., an OAK WALK- ^TICK, snake pattern, with plain top, and "eruie. — Apply, G. BAKER, Painter, oL rta jpottntt. i Goytre House Farm, Mangillad WETHER. If not elaimed 1 be sold to pay expenses. a25cp ineous, ban Club, Pont- -ke arrange- -<ng teams. Mill-road, n2cp RAW -led? as 1 COUNTY OF MONMOUTH. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION. "VT OTIC is Hereby Given that a MEETING .1. of the TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE -will be held at the KING'S HEAD HOTEL, NEWPORT (MOH.), on WEDNESDAY, the 30th September instant, at 3 o'clock in the after- noon, for the purpose of considering the Agri- cultural Education requirements of the Coftnty? when all persons interested are invited to attend. Dated this 21st day of September, 1891. H. STAFFORD GUSTARD, Deputy Clerk to the Technical Instruction Committee. ABERSYCHAN LOCAL BOARD. THE above Board will at their next meeting appoint an INSPECTOR of NUISANCES for their District. Salary, i78 per annum. I The person appointed must reside within the district of the Board, and devote the whole of his time to the duties of the office. Applications, endorsed "Inspector of Nui- sances," and accompanied by testimonials of re- cent date, to be sent to me on or before the 19th day of October next. W. P. JAMES, Ty Ffynon, Abersyehan. Abersyehan, Chairman of the Board. September 23rd, 1891. PONTYPOOL BICYCLE CLUB. ANNUAL LANTERN PROCESSION. THE above will take place (weather per- .L mitting) on THURSDAY OCTOBER 8th, leaving Head Quarters, Crown Hotel, at 7.0 p.m., going thence to Maesderwen, returning through Commercial-street, Market-street, Crane-street, George-street, and Osborne-road to Snatchwood House, via Freehold Land, and back by way of St. Luke's-road to the Crown Hotel, where a Smoking Concert will be held. Members of the club will appear in fancy costume. All Cyclists in Pontypool and neighbourhood are heartily invited to take part, and those desirous of doing so should communicate with 56, High-st., E. OWEN MILLARD, Pontypool. Hon. Sec. P.B.C. GRAND ATHLETIC SPORTS, BICYCLE and PONY RACES, AT CRUMLIN, MON., 5TH OCT., 1891, Under the distinguished patronage of The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar, Col. The Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., and numerous County Gentlemen. 40 GUINEAS will be given in Prizes. Applications for standings, shows, shooting galleries, swinging boats, &c., to be made to Mr. Augustus Dodd, Navigation Hotel, Crumlin. Applications for forms of Entry to be made to the Secretary, Mr. James Mackinnon, Aber- carn. The celebrated CELYNEN BANJ\ will be in attendance. Conductor Mr. 3. W. SAUNDERS. Entrance to Field. 6d. FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND To be SOLD, or LET On Lease; situated on the op per road betweea Pontypool and Pontnewynydd. For terms, apply to Mr. G. J. JEE, Pontypoel. Q.REAT WESTERN QOFFEE TA VERN, NEAR THE STATION, CRANE STREET, PONTYPOOL. J. H. BAKER, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, HIGH STREET, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Pontypool and the public generally that he will shortly OPEN THE PREMISES lately occupied Mr. SAUNDERS, Furniture Dealer, as a COFFEE TAVERN AND RESTAURANT, and trusts by Supplying the Best Edibles at the Lowest Possible Prices, to merit a share of patronage. DINNERS FROM 121 TILL 2 PJML SPECIALITY 6D. AND IS. DINNERS. TEA, COFFEE, COCOA, &0., AT ANY TIME FROM 6 A.M. TO 11 P.M. PASTRY (OWN MAKE). BEST CONFECTIONERY HUNTLEY A PALMER'S CAKES AND BISCUITS. MELTON MOWBRAY PORK PIES AND SAUSAGES FRESH WEEKLY. J. H. BAKER WILL STILL CONTINUE HIS CONFECTIONERY AND BAKERY BUSINESS AT HIGH ST. He still takes the lead for FIRST-CLASS BREAD. Ask his customers. WEDDING CAKES A SPECIALITY. SCHOOLS, TEA PARTIES, &c., CATERED FOR AT SPECIAL CHARGES. LADIES' SCHOOL, MILFORD HOUSE, -L4 XBWPORT, MGN. (Established 1864). Principals, The Misses BUCHANAN, assisted by a large staff of highly, certificated Governesses (English and Foreign), and by Visiting Pro- fessors. A Few Vacancies for Boarders. Gar- den and Tennis Lawn. Marked success in examinations. Next Term Commences MONDAY, 21st September. GIRLS' PREPARATORY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ALBION ROAD, PONTYPOOL. THE AUTUMN TERM will Commence on TUESDAY, September 22nd. A few Vacancies for Daily Pupils. The Lessons in Dancing will be resumed on the Wednesday fol- lowing the re-opening of School. Miss LLOYD, Principal. AlVe VE D _Sq Pp FE. '&'Tr E iftt E D T fRt A tD) F- HENRY LAURANCE'S SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES, &c. BEST PEBBLE SPECTACLES 5/6 AND 8/6 GOOD PEBBLE SPECTACLES BEST PANTOSCOPIC SPECTACLE* 2FQ GOOD Do. Do. 11- AND 1/6 TESTIMONIALS IN THEIR FAVOUR:— T. SMITH ROWE, Esq., M.D., Margate, Senior Surgeon to the Royal Sea Bathing Infirmary, Margate, writes: I am more than satisfied with your Spectacles. My only regret is that I had not used them long since. SIR JULIUS BENKDICT, 2, Manchester Square* London, W., writes have tried the principal Opticans in London without ess, but your Spectacles suit me admirably, both for ■'g and .walking. Tha clearness bf your glasses, as •ed with others, is really surprising. I ahqi] aii commend them. .-ILI GBNT FOR PONTYPOOL: FORD, CHEMIST. GELLYDEG FA KM, OWMFFRWDOER (Nr. Pontypool). Situate about Two Miles from Pontypool Station G.W.R. IMPORTANT SALE OF LIVE & DEAD i. FARMING STOCK. MR. J. G. HEDGES Has been favoured with instructions from Messrs. Darby and Norris (who are giving up the Farm) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the above Farm, the whole of the FARMING STOCK AT PRESENT IN USE THEREIN, ON THURSDAY, OCT. 1ST, 1891, COMPRISING— LIVE STOCK: 1 dark brown cart horse, aged 1 bay cart mare, aged; 1 bay horse, 15 hands, 3 years 1 black horse colt, rising 2 years; 3 barren cows; 5 cross- bred neifers, coming 2 years. DEAD STOCK: 2 tip carts, nearly new, with harvest gearing; 1 Cambridge roller 2 sets drag harrows 1 pair chain harrows; 1 scarifier; 1 scuffle; 1 clialf cutter, with horse-power gearing 2 sets thrill gears; 3 sets leading chains; 1 set ploughing tackle 1 turnip drill; 1 pulper 1 drag rake 2 ladders 1 corn hopperi; lady's hunting saddle; together with a number of pikes, rakes, shovels, &c., usually found in a farmer's stock. Sale at 12 o'clock noon, precisely. Stock on view 3 days prior to Sale, on produc- tion of Auctioneer's Card, which will be sent Post Free on application.-Nc, RESERVE. For further particulars, apply to the AUCTIONEER. Dated, "The Pontypool Auction. Estate, and Insurance Office" (Regd.), Bank Chambers, Pontypool, September 1801. g ],B.-Mr. J. G. Hedges GUARANTEES that all Furniture and Chattel Sales entrusted to him shall be settled for in full within 24 hours of the fall of the hammer mi the last Lot. Ttlwraphic Address—Auctioneer. Pontypool" COED AVON FARM, BLAENAVON (Close to Station). Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, &c. MR. PHILIP MORGAN HAS received instructions to SELL BY1 AUCTION, on the premises as above (in consequence of the owner giving up farming pursuits), the whole of the Live and Dead FARMING STOCK: Which includes 13 Cross-bred cattle 3 cows, in calf 7 two- year-old heifers 3 fat calves 130 Radnor ewes and lambs 119 young ewes 11 ram lambs; 42 Eigs—3 sows, in farrow, and 39 stores 3 nag orses. — Implements Gambo turnip drill; turnip scuffier; set chain harrows set tine do. mowing machine (one horse) plough iron roll; chaff machine Banbury cake crusher corn mill; wood and iron pig troughs haul rake set of short gears quantity of oak board- ing traps and harness tools, «c., Sec.—Dairy Utensils: New churn cheese press milk tins scales, &c. and a quantity of flower pots also, about 10 tons of new hay, to go off. Sale on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30th, at 1 o'clock. Auctioneer's Offices: Abergavenny and Pontypool. HAVOD ARTHAN FARM, LLANITHEL, MON. MESSRS. STRAKER & SON HAVE been favoured with instructions from Mrs. HABAKKUK JONES, who is tearing, to SELL BY AUCTION, on the above premises, on MONDAY, the 28th SEPTEMBER, 1891, the whole of her FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY, DAIRY UTENSILS, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising 3 horses and colts 'J head of cattle 135 sheep 7 pigs poultry, and other effects, which will be fully described in posters. Auctioneers' Offices, Tiverton Place, Abergavenny. LLANGIBBY. MONMOUTHSHIRE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD MEADOW LAND. HAY RICKS. To be sold by Auction by MR. JOHN HILLMAN, AT THE STAR INN, PONTHIR, On THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 1891, at 3 for 4 o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions, by direction of the executors of the late Mr. Wm. Frances, All that valuable piece of rich old PASTURE LAND, free from tithe and land tax, known as Middle Meadow," situate in the parish of Llangibby, bounded by lands of Messrs. Williams, and the main road leading from Caerleon to Pontypool, and withini a short distance of Coed-y-paen Church, and con- taining in the whole 3a. Or. Op., more or less. This meadow is known for its fertile character, is well sheltered, and has a never failing supply of water offers a very sound investment. After the Sale of the Land, TWO RICKS of very prime HAY will be sold (to go off), the produce of the meadow, and being tne crops of 1890 and 1891. Messrs. Williams, Whitehall, Llangibby, will shew the property, and further particulars can be obtained from Mr. John Jones, Tyllwyd Farm, Llanfrechfa, or Mr. JOHN HILLMAN, Valuer and Auctioneer, Dock-st., Newport. BOARD SCHOOLS, ABERSYCHAN AN EISTEDDFOD "YXTILL be held at the above place on BOXING YV DAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1891t commencing at 10.30 a.m. prompt. Trains arriving at 9.10 a.m. and 10.20 a.m. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION: "Of great is the Depth," "St.Paul"(Mendelssohn). Choirs to number not less than 60. Prize, J620. MALE VOICE PARTY not less than 20 in number: We are the young Musicians." (Gwilym Gwent). £6.. BRASS BAND CONTEST not less than 14 not over 16. £ 5. Test pieces: u Harlech," Llwyn On," Caerphilly March." Strictly Brass. President: W. LEWIS, ESQ., Abersychan. Adjudicators Mnsie, Mr. C. V. HARDING,Car- marthen; Literary, Rev. W. EDWARDS, D.D., The College, Pontypool. Secretary: Mr. J. D. JONES, The Stores, Talywain. Programmes, Id. each by post, l £ d. May be had from the Secretary. NOTICE. L LANHILLETH jjlAlR. THE AUTUMN FAIR FOR HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, and especially SHEEP, Will take place ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1891. Purchasers and Dealers are respectfully invited. By order of the Committee. I ]I., i It- 1. ,iL- -tlwlll Ll- CHAFF CUTTERS FOR COACH-HOUSE AND COLLIERY. ê' Prices, &c., from J, CO" r J Clarence Place Works, NEWPORT, .MON, t S. Hilda's Chnrch, Llanfrechfa Upper. JJARVEST F ESTIVAL SERVICES 1891. SUNDAY, 27th SEPT., 8.30, Holy Communion' 11.0, Morning Prayer and Sermon. 3.0, Children's Service and Address. 6.30, Full Choral Evensong, Anthem, and Sermon. Preacher, The Vicar. OFFERTORIES FOR THE BJJILDING FUND. I J. R. PHILLIPS, VICAR. Mount Pleasant Chapel, Pontypool. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Of the above Place of Worship will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 1891, When Sermons will be preached by REV. J. W. NICHOLSON Of Swansea, at 11 a.m., 2.30, and 6 o'clock. Collection at the close of each Service. ON MONDAY, OCT. 5th, a SERVICE OF SONG Entitled "THE DEACON'S WEEK," Will be given by the Choir. CONDUCTOR MR. E. ROSSER. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., to commence at 8. ADMISSION Body of Chapel, 6d.; Gallery, 3d. EBENEZER CHAPEL, PONTNEWYNYDD. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING In connection with the above ohapel will take place at the CWMFFRWDOER BOARD SCHOOLS, ON MONDAY, SEPT. 28th, 1891. Tea on the tables at 3 p.m.; also, at 7.30 p.m., a MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will be given in the chapel by the choir, assisted by amateurs from the town and neighbourhood. -Accompanist MR. W. PROTHEROE, A. Mus. Tea and Entertainment, Is.; Entertainment only, 6d. TOWN HALL. PONTYPOOL. Two nights only. Monday and Tuesday, September 28th and 29th. Return visit of HARVEY DENTON'S specially selected London Company. On MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 1891, Will be represented the great London success, as played upwards of 3,000 nights in London, America, and the Provinces, entitled THE STOWAWAY. pSnTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1891, Will be produced the celebrated domestic drama, in a prologue and four acts, entitled THE LANCASHIRE LASS. New and magnificent scenery, specially painted and on a scale never approached by any travel- ling company. The yacht scene is one of the most realistic scenes ever, witnessed in this town. The above dramas are replete with humorous dialogue; strong domestic interest, powerful situations, and irresistible comic scenes. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. PRICES OF ADMISSION— Reserved Seats, 3s. Front Seats -2a Second Seats, Is.; Back Seats, od. Tickets may be obtained and seats secured at the usual booking office. l ill' ^—,— -i I -i1 .■— X WHY DO YOU COUGH V IN CHURCH AND CHAPEL, A And be a Nuisance to your pastor and Congregation ? "Because," you say, UI can't help it." Why do you Cough in the street, and show such bad taste in doing so ? Because," you say, Really, do try to resist, and can't possibly help lt fmy Cough is so troublesome." WHY DO YOU COUGH AT ALL? Well," yon say, find me something to Cure my Cough and Throat." Yes- THE BEST LUNG AND COUGH CURE IN THE WORLD IS TUDOR WILLIAMS'S PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, INFLU- ENZA, COLD IN THE HEAD, RUNNING FROM THE NOSE AND EYES. ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, And all Disorders of the Throat, Chest, and Lungs. Thousands of Children Cured when all other remedies fail. What is it ? TUDOR WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY, An uncompounded product of Nature, secreted in the petals of blossoms and gathered by the honey bee. Do not let yourself and children die. Do not persuade yourself you have tried every remedy until you have had a bottle of Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. OVER TWENTY THOUSAND TO HAND FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. FEW SPECIMENS OF TESTIMONIALS. TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION. I find Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey very effectual for my children when suffering from Bronchitis and Coughs. Have tried various other preparations. Of all I find this the best. Can highly recommend to any family. Yours truly, Councillor THOMAS DAVIES. Aberewmboy Farm. ANOTHER SPONTANEOUS TESTIMONY. My children and myself have been great sufferers from, bronchitis and spitting of blood from the lungs for many years. A bill was placed under my door; after reading the contents, I found that it concerned our complaints. A bottle of Tudor Williams' Patent Balsam of Honey was sent for post-haste to the nearest stores. After taking four bottles, the effect was all that could be desired. Two more were sent for. and the result was a errand t cure. I wish I had known of this preparation fore. Three years ago, I lost a darlir.;? „ rhuer suffering likewise. I ideem it a duty to take an interest in pushing the sale of your Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey. Yours faithfully, 1. Bower-street,'Rochdale. Mrs. CLUFF. READ WHAT PUBLIC MEN THINK OF IT. My children's cough and bronchitis have been completely cured on several occasions by the cele- brated Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey. The tight breathing" and pain in the chest and hoarseness they suffered was dreadful, but on taking the Balsam of Honey they bad immediate ease. It acts like a charm on them. I am certain the more the Balsam is known the more it will be appreciated. I am, sir; vours truly, Alderman TIIOJdAS PHILIP WHITE. Maesycwmmer. THE INFLUENZA. Now that the evil wave of inlluenza is sweeping over the country, prostrating i its course many hundreds, and in some cases, leaving whole lamiues in bed. I had a most attach of the same. I tried various preparations, but to n/> purpose tne only effective treatment that I hat^ was IUDOR WILLIAMS' PATENT BALSAM OF HOKTEY. I NADA constant and troublesome cough, tight chest, and stuffed-up nostrils, that I could not sleep at nIght. I consider that the mass sho uld be made Itnown of this popular drug, which is >, pure and simple pre- paration of honey. Crescent, Bradford. Captain JAMES BROW'S. Sold by all Chemists and Stores all over the World in Is., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. bottles. Sample bottle sent post paid f I-r Is. 3d., 3s., and 5s., from the Inventor, D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, R.D.S.L. MEDICAL HALL, ABEBDABE. GREAT. WESTERN RAILWAY. CHEAP EXCURSIONS will run as under; SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 3rd. to LONDON for 2 4, 5, or 6 days from Aberdare, at 11 20 p.m.; Mountain Ash, 11.30 Merthyr, 11.15; Abercanaid, 11.20: Aberfan, 11.25; Quaker's Yard, 11.40 Treharris, 11.50; Llan- caiach, 11.55; Rhymney Junction, 12 (midnight); Tredegar Junction, 12.10 a.m. (Sunday morn- ing) -Crumlin, 12.15 Pontypool 12.35 Ponty- pool Road, 12.40 a.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th, to BRISTOL (Day Trip) from ABBRDARE at 6.55 a.m.; Mountain Ash, 7.5; Merthyr, 6.50 Abercanaid, 6.55; Aberfan, 7.5 Quaker's Yard. 7.20; Trehairis, 1S&: Llancaiach, 7.30; Rnymney on' Junction, 7.35; Tredegar Junction, 7.40 Crum- lin, 7.50; PONTYPOOL, 8.10; and Pontypool Road at 8.20 a.m. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, a CHEAP TWO DA^S EXCURSION to BIRMINGHAM will leave Newport at 2.35; Caerleon, 2.45 Pontnewydd, 2.55 and PONTY. POOL ROAD at 3 p.m. For Full Particulars see Bills. HENRY LAMBERT, General Manager. WALKER'S < EXCELSIOR BAKERY, j PONTYPOOL. THE PEOPLB OF PONTYPOOL KNOW HOW TO APPRECIATE GOOD THINGS, AND THET SHALL HAVE THEM. WALKER HAS SAID SO I WALKER'S Excelsior Bakery IS NOW OPENED AND FITTED WITH Two Splendid Decker Ovens, AND WORKED' BY FIRST-CLASS MEN, Who have come specially from Reading and Cheltenham. FROM THE EXCELSIOR BAKERY COME DAILY: White Bread and Brown Bread, Swiss Bread and Twist Bread, Coburg Bread and Cottage Bread, Sally Lunn's and Ckelsea Buns, AND ALL KINDS OF PASTRY, TOO HUMEROUS TO MENTION AND TOO GOOD TO BE EXCELLED. TRY OTJR BROWN BREAD. It is Had. of Pure Whole Meal, FROM I AI". 1- J- TOASE DON'T PoRGE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS IT'S— W A L K E fi, OF THB VICTORIA COFFEE TAVERN, THE GEM CONFECTIONERY, AND THE EXCELSIOR BAKERY. N.B.—THE WAVERLEY AND ALBERT WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED BY WALKER. FOB GROCERY & PROVISIONS OF THE FINEST QUALITY, AT LOWEST CASH PRICES, GO TO W. THOMAS, CRANE STREET, PONTYPOOL. TRY A i-POUND SAMPLE OF THOMAS'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND OF CHOICE TEA AT TWO SHILLINGS PER POUND. Mich in Colour and Full in Flavour, in Quarter- pound, Half-pound, and One-pound Packets. NOTE THE ADDRESS- NEXT DOOR TO LONDON AND PROVINCIAL BANK. ITolurmer tn£ts. 3RD V.B.,S.W.B.—Class Firing Every Day Next Week except Thursday. All Men who have not Fired their Class are cautioned against neglecting this most important par; of efficiency.—(Signed), D. M. LLEWELLIN, Major, Commanding A Company. 4TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION, SOCTTH WALES BORDERERS. B COMPANY.— Company ORDERS for the Week ending 3rd. Oct., 1891.—Officer for duty, Lieut. Ford • ser- geant do., Sergt. Moses; corporal do., Corpl. Tew bugler do., Bugler Haddock.—Monday, 28th, September Squad drill at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, oOth Sept.: Squad drill at 7.30 p.m. —Friday, ,9 4^. Squad Drill at 7.30 p.m. — (Signed), R. W. WOOLLEY, Lieut, com- manding B Company, 4th V.B., S.W.B. VOLUNTEER BRIGADE OF POSITION ARTILLERY, W.D.R.A. (1ST MON- MOUTHSHIREV NOS. 5 AND 6 BAT- TERIES.—ORDERS for the Week ending 3rd October.—Monday, 7.30 p.m.: Gun drill and cavalry foot drill. Tuesday Nil. Wednesday, 7.30: Gun drill and cavalry foot drill. Thurs- day: Nil. Friday, 7.30 p.m.: Gun drill and cavalry foot drill. Memo: Squads of not less than six can practice carbine shooting at the Panteg Range on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, under the charge of Sergeant-Instruc- tor Foot. OD duty: Lieut. G. JE. Llewellin, Sergt.-Maior H. D. Griffiths, Sergeants G-. J. ^lordecai (No. 5), Wr. Rees (No. 0, Corporals C. Jareett (No. 5), S. Batenwn (N0. 6), Bom- bardiers R. Kay fNo. 5), W. Mansfield (No. 6), Trumpeter F. Williams,— D. E. WILLIAMS, Captain, {vommandiBg Driii Station, FOR SALE, FREEHOLD BUILDING LAND. Near the TOWN and WORKS, on the OSBOBITB ROAD, POXTTPOOL. PECKERSLEY wishes to infonn the Public • that he has availed himself of the Enfran- chisement Aet, and has oaverted his Copyhold to Freehold, and is now OFFERING all those eligible FREEHOLD SITES for BUILDING orø

RAINFALL. Record of rainfall taken daily at The Hawthorns Abersychan, at 9.0 a.m. Diameter of gauge, 5 inches height of top above ground, 12 inches. Date- nin Thursday,Sept. 17 012 Friday „ 18 0*03 Saturday, „ 19 0'35 Sunday 20 010 Monday 21 012 Tuesday. „ 22 0.01 Wednesday „ 23 0.02

jöhtbs. JtflaMages. anO "Ðcatbs. September 18, at Club-row, Abersyehan, aged 16 years, Mr. J. Hughes, journeyman smith. September 20th, at 2, Vincent-terrace, Blaen- ivon, aged 70 years, Mr. William Butler, labourer. September 22, at 5. North-street, Blaenavon, aged 35 years, Mr. Joshua Dobbs, railman.

THE RATIONAL SICK AND BURIAL SOCIETY. To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir,—Mr. William Smith has evidently.done all he can for his society, and is now "played out." He has taken three weeks to write a letter, which,after all, is little more than a repetition of what he has said before. All along he has evaded the points at issue. He makes frantic attempts to induce me to difilnaA my identity, but my personality dees not in the least affect the question. I have satisfied you, sir, that I am what I describe myself to be—' An Old Friendly Society Worker "—and, for the pre- sent at least, Mr. Smith must be content. Indeed, the general tone of his letter and his seeming inca- pacity to keep clear of personalities are the best tes- timony to the wisdom of my adoption ixttMs case of a nom de plume. In my last letter I quoted certain figures from the official reports of the •dd<*ty, shewing: the enormous sums spenfr on management. Mr. Smith now jays of me—" He has manipulated the figures himself to serve his own purpose, as there is scarcely a figure that he quotes correctly." Now, sir, this is a serious charge, and if I am guilty of it I stand confessed as a discredited man. But Mr. Smith is careful not to point out the inaccuracies. I will give him an op- portunity to distinguish himself and his society. If he can satisfy you, Mr. Editor, that there is any truth in his charge of manipulation of figures, I will disclose my name, and, further, will hand you jE5 for any county charity you select. Just one other word. In my last letter it is stated, "A further sum of £ 10,000 was lent on the King's Lynn Dock and Railway, now in liquidation." Mr. Smith now says, This is certainly not the case, but merely a sample of the wild and unscrupulous cha- racter." &e. Now, sir, if I wrote "liquidation" in my MS., it was a slip of the pen for "Chancery.'f But in this case there is very little difference be- tween the two. I give the words of the report itself:—"The Company requested to be allowed time to arrange to meet our claim [i.e., the Rational Society], and eventually, through the action of other creditors, the affairs of the Com- pany were thrown into Chancery, and a receiver appointed." Scarcely "wild and unscrupulous" this; but it is a fair specimen of the way Mr. Smith seizes upon a trifling point, and entirely ignores the real question at issue. I am, &c., AN OLD FRIENDLY SOCIETY WORKER.

BLAENAVON. CIRCUS.-Ginnett's circus visited the town on Friday, and gave two performances which were well patronised. TRIP TO TINTERN.-—A numerous party of friends connected with the Bible Christian Chapel recently had- a very enjoyable outing to Tintem Abbey, whither they journeyed by brake. HARYEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held on Sunday at Lion-street Congregational Chapel, the preacher for the day being the Rev. M. Evans, Mount Pleasant, Pontypool, whose elo- quent and appropriate discourses were atten- tively listened to by large congregations. Special hymns were sung by the choir and congregation, Miss F. Probert presiding at the organ. The collections realised about £5. FAIR.—The September fair took place on Thursday week, but through a mistake some Pontypool dealers brought their stock on the previous Tuesday. There was a good number of pigs on offer near the Griffin Inn, Ivor-street. A good trade was done. The pleasure fair in Lion-square embraced but few attractions, and even the steam roundabouts" did not com- mand extensive patronage, a result for which the wet, windy weather was responsible. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHAPEL.—Harvest thanks- giving services were held on Sunday at the Bible Christian Chapel, which was nicely decorated for the occasion with choice fruit, flowers, and corn. The preacher for the day was the öev. A. J. Underwood, who delivered able discourses. The congregations were good, and the choir and organist did their work well. On Monday even- ing a public platform meeting was held. Mr. H. M. Davies presided, and opened the meeting with an appropriate address. During the even- ing a novel feature was, introduced, being the