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DOL PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY. re Colonel BYRDE, Chairman, and E. J. PHILLIPS, Esq. CHARGE OF TRESPASS. Benjamin Taylor, of Pontypool, was charged vith ui)lawfully trespassing in pursuit of conies on the Park Estate, on the 18th September last. -—Mr Watkins defended.—A boy named Arthur deposed to having seen the defendant spread Bets on the ground, and send a ferret down a rabbit-hole. lie caught a rabbit directly after- wards. It was between half-past seven and eight o'clock in the morning.—This was the only evidence in support of the charge, and Mr Watkins said he should be able to prove that On this particular day defendant was ill and never left his house. He (Mr Watkins) would call what evidence he had got, and if this did Dot satisfy the Bench he would ask for an ad- journment for the production of a material wit- ness who was not then present. No doubt the lad had seen a man in the Park, but he was mistaken in his identity.—The boy Arthur was re-called, and swore positively that it was the defendant whom he saw. He had known him for two years.—The magistrates said Mr Wat- kins had better take an adjournment at once, and the case was accordingly remanded for a week. NON-PAYMENT OF POOR RATES. Elias Richards, William, Hill, John Jones, William Seage, and Griffith Griffiths, were each and severally summoned by the over- Beers of the poor-for the parishes of Abersychan and Pontypool for neglecting to pay arrears of poor rates.—Mr J. H. Wainwright appeared in 8upport of the summonses.—Orders were made for the payment of the amounts owing within given periods, but in the case of Mr Seage, grocer, of Abersychan, from whom a balance of £9 6s 2d was alleged to be due, the Bench di- rected certain abatements, as it was shown that scene of the property for which he was rated had not been occupied for a length of time. DAMAGING PROPERTY. Elizabeth Jones was summoned for commit- ting a wilful and malicious trespass upon the property of William Dowell, and committing damage thereto.—Complainant said his fence had been greatly damaged of late by trespassers, and defendant was fined 10s or 7 days.
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NO APPEARANCE. John Davies was charged with committing a trespass on the Ebbw Vale Company's property. Defendant did not appear, and the case having been proved, a fine of 10s was imposed, or seven days hard labour. A TRIO OF GIRL TRESPASSERS. Sarah Gough, Emily Ricks, and Cecilia James, three respectable-looking girls, were summoned for trespassing on the property of William Mat- thews, of Pontnewynydd, and breaking fences. -Complainant said he saw the defendants on his property. They were gathering sticks to Bell.—One of the girls said she did not believe complainant was "right," as he would some- times chase them across the field and offer them money.—Defendants all pleaded that they were on public property.—Fined 5s each. ASSAULTING A FEMALE. William Parrott was summoned by Mary Buttery, of Blaenavon, for assaulting her.— Complainant stated that on the 18lh September defendant struck her over the mouth, in her own house. She had given him no provocation. -Elizabeth Simons said she saw Parrott first strike complaiuant, and then the latter hit biui back, of course."—Defendant said com- plainant first struck him, and called a witness named Joseph Williams to show that she was the aggressor.—The Bench considered the case proved, and inflicted a fine of 20s, or 14 days haad labour. •'WHAT'S IN A NAME?" Victoria Maud Portia CodringIon Watkins was Summoned for assaulting Sarah Collier.—The parties are neighbours, living at the Lower Race, and the evidence was not fit for publica* tion.—The magistrates came to the conclusion that one party was as bad as the other, and or- dered them to divide the expenses between them. THE LICENSING ACT. Thomas Brown, landlord of the Old Bull Inn, Was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises.—Sergt. Young said his attention was called to the house on the 12th of September, and he found several persons there drunk. Called the landlord's attention to the fact, and he had them ejected.—Defendant pleaded guilty, but said he was not aware the men were so far gone. He had stopped draw- ing any more beer tor some nuio tvf.r. *i-- Sergeant went in.— Fined 15s. •'A DROP TO WASH THE BABY." ■Arthur Brain, of the Horse Shoe beerhouse, ^as summoned for keeping his house open firing prohibited hours.—Sergeant Basham de- Posed to visiting the house on the previous Sunday morning, and finding a woman there who had been supplied with a pitcher of beer.-— Defendant's wife admitted the charge, but said that the woman who called for the beer was ill, and it was necessary that she should have some warm ale. She (Mrs Brain) acted as a midwife, and was attending this same person, who was confined the same afternoon.—Fined 20s.—Mrs Brain paid the money, remarking that it was a drop to wash the baby." Margaret Walters, who did not appear, was summoned for being upon the above premises, and was fined 5s. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS CASES. James Sheen, also an absentee, was summoned by P.c. Saunders for being drunk and riotous at Garndiffaith on the previous Saturday, and was fined 10s. John Desmond, charged by P.c. Davies with & similar offence atPontnewynydd, was mulcted in a like penalty. John Jones, who was represented by his wife, Was summoned by P.c. Styran for being drunk On the previous Sunday morning, and obstruct- ing people on their way to church.—Fined 10s, or 7 days.
PONTYPOOL LOCAL BOARDR-
PONTYPOOL LOCAL BOARDR- The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Town Hall, on Tuesday last, T. Fletcher, Esq., presiding in the absence of the chairman. There were also present—Messrs T. Williams, W. H. Rosser, W. Parkhouse, Henry Fox, G. Jeremiah, S. Morgan, W. Williams, D. Davies, R. Russell, G. Gorrell, G. J. Jee, Geo. Wilton, and Mr J. H. Wainwright, clerk. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. THE PUBLIC LAMPS. The Chairman remarked, with referonce to the public lamps, that Mr Stephens, the sur- veyor, had erected one of the lamps proposed to be put up at the last meeting, & would have had the remainder done, but the weather had taken bis men away for other purposes. He (the chairman) might also say that ho had received a letter from Mr Tucker respecting a lamp at Coedcae, in which he stated that he and his neighbours had agreed to pay the excess" charges of the Gas Company. Mr Gorrell suggested that when the main was laid the matter should be attended to at once. A COMPLAINT. A letter was read from the owner of some property in George-street, respecting an alleged nuisance arising from defective sanitary ar- rangements. Mr Jee said there was no reason why they should take notice of private grievances, but if the surveyor found that the sanitary accom- modation of a particular place was defective, it was the duty of the Board to see that it was remedied. He moved that the attention of the owners of the property be called to any want of sanitary appliances that may be found. The motion was unanimously agreed to. FINANCES. The finance committee reported that bills amounting to £36 6s 4d had been sent in for payment, and that the wages account for the past month amounted to £30 10s lOd. Mr Jee proposed, and it was cairied, that cheques be signed for the payment of the bills. The Chairman congratulated the Board upon the fact that the collector had got in over £225 of the current rate during the present month. THE LATE FLOOD. The Surveyor recommended the Board to for- ward a request to tho Mon. Railway Company to remunerate them for the damage done to the public property by the bursting of one of their sewers, near the Fountain Bridge. Tt was resolved to communicate with the ay Company on the subject. ALTERATION OF DATE OF MEETING. ox, in accordance with his notice given last meeting, moved that the day for g the monthly meetings of the Board be ird Wednesday in each month instead of urth Tuesday as heretofore. Ho thought it would be more convenient to hold the meeting on that day, and at such time as a majority of the Board might think fit. For his own part he thought 11 o'clock better than ten. The room in which they at present met was not suitable for their requirements, and by altering the day they would be enabled to sit in the opposite room, which was much more convenient. He believed that if they met an hour later they would finish at the same time. Several members expressed an opinion that ten o'clock was the most suitable hour, and Mr Fox amended his motion by substituting the hour of ten for eleven. Mr W. Williams thought the evening would be the best time to meet. Mr Jee said he should strongly object to hold- ing the meetings in the evening, as the close of the day was not a proper time for conducting business. (Hear, hear.) Mr Rosser agreed with the proposed altera- tion. Mr Jee seconded Mr Fox's resolution, which was then carried nem. dis. A WARNING TO TRADESMEN. The Surveyor reported that no notice had been taken of his repeated warnings to trades- men not to obstruct the footpaths by hanging goods outside their shops. He was instructed six months ago by the Board to take out summonses against offenders, but he did not like to be ar- bitrary, and had sent round printed notices to them, as well as warning them personally. Mr Morgan thought it was the duty of the Surveyor to summon offenders after receiving such instructions from the Board. The Chairman said the law was very explicit in the matter, and forbade the hanging of goods beyond the frontispiece. Mr Jee I am afraid our Chairman is one of the worst offenders. (Laughter.) Mr Fletcher Not the present one? Mr Jee No, the appointed Chairman. (In-, creased laughter.) Mr Morgan proposed that instructions be given to the Surveyor to take out summonses against the principal offenders. Mr W. Williams I think we have had enough of summonses. Mr Davies Summon some of the members of the Board first. Mr Jeremiah I propose that some of the members of the Board be summoned first. The Surveyor said he had power to take pro- ceedings without the authority of the Board, but he preferred to consult them before he did BO. It was ultimately decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Surveyor, with instructions to take the necessary steps for enforcing com- pliance with the law. AN UNSIGHTLY BUILDING. The Clerk stated that he had written to Mr Christmas Lawrence with respect to an en- croachment of roadway, and also in regard to an outhouse which he had erected without the necessary plans being put before the Board. He had received no reply. The outhouse was de- scribed as an "unsightly building." It was stated that Mr Lawrence and Mr Tucker, the joint occupiers, had offered to con- cede that portion of the road which they con- tended belonged to them, on the payment of £1, as they did not see why they should give up their property without remuneration. The Surveyor said the proper notices had been served upon Mr Lawrence, and they had been disregarded. On the motion of Mr Jee, seconded by Mr Morgan, it was decided that a summons should be issued against Mr Lawrence for non-compli- ance with the bye-laws. rAnK TERRACE. Mr T. Williams stated that Mr Hanbury had offered to plant trees in Park Terrace, and he thought the time had come when they should look to the improvement proposed being carried out. It was agreed to take the steps necessary for planting the trees. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Mason reported that the deaths were only 5 for the past month, being at th-e rate of 11,7 per 1000 per annum, while the births numbered 13. There was nothing in the nature of the deaths which called for any remark from him and he believed the district free from all zymo- tic diseases. THE WAGES QUESTION. A discussion took place with respect to the men employed by the Board and the reduction of wages which had recently taken place. Mr Fox proposed that the wages remain as before, but the Board decided to maintain the reduction. iue meeting was then resolved into a com- mittee.
STATE OF TRADE.
STATE OF TRADE. The greater part of the hands engaged in the Jarrow Iron Works, who are affected by Mr Dale's award, on Monday commenced work under protest. The few persons still out have a local dispute. In the Forest of Dean, on Monday, about 500 of the colliers employed by the Parkend Colliery Company declined to follow the example of their butties" in accepting the 10 per cent re- duction. At a meeting held among the day men, resolutions were adopted pledging them- selves to resist the drop and urge other men to decline filling their places. All the workmen employed in the various branches of the shipbuilding trade at Grimsby are on strike, having turned out rather than submit to a resolution agreed upon by the mas- ters, to extend the working time from 54 to 58 hours per week. About 300 men, comprising shipwrights, blacksmiths, mast makers, tin workers, and labourers, have thrown themselves out of employment. Good steel has been made from the rich mag- netic iron ore abounding in the neighbourhood of Warrora, in India, and arrangements had been made for carrying on the manufacture, but they have fallen through for the present on account of the depression in trade, and the necessity on the part of the Government of India of reducing all expenses. Great hopes are entertained of the future of the Indian trade The short-time movement in the Oldham cot- ton trade is extending, as four-fifths of the trade are now curtailing production. Circulars have been issued by several of the largest colliery owners in South Yorkshire, an- nouncing that an advance in house and other classes of coals, to the extent of 6d per ton, will be made on October 1st. The price of coal at the pit is now 6s per ton. An arrangement is being made at the Old Castle Tinworks, Llanelly, in which the manager asked the men to work six days a week, which they agreed to do, but not to make more than 30 boxes per turn. The Slatterfield Colliery, Kidsgrove, North Staffordshire, is to be closed owing to the de- pression in trade. The colliers, who number between 400 and 500 men, are all under notice. The reduction of 5 per cent. in the wages of cotton operatives in the Wigan district has not been effected without some slight interruption of work, but it is expected that in the course of a few days nearly the whole of the hands will be at work again. Nearly 10,000 hands are af- fected by the reduction, and about 3,000 struck work. The principal portion of these are wea- vers. Deputations from the operatives have waited upon the masters, asking them to resort to short time rather than reduce wages, but the request has been refused. On Saturday the owners of the Monk Bretton Colliery, being made aware that the miners on strike had resolved not to resume work except at the old rate of wages, proceeded to draw the horses and poniss, numbering between forty and fifty, out of the pit. Notice of a reduction of wages of 10 per cent. were on Saturday last posted at nearly all the earthenware and china manufactories in the Stafford Potteries. Meetings of each section of the men have been held, and a general deter- mination is expressed to resist the drop to the utmost extent. The men offer to submit to ar- bitration, but most of the masters refuse this. Both sides are preparing for a struggle, which will affect, it is estimated, nearly 80,000 operatives. Eighty-four representatives of the ten dis- tricts of Oldham cotton operatives met on Satur- day afternoon to consider the notice of a pro- posed reduction of 5 per cent, by the Masters' Association. The representees determined that, as short time was being worked, this would en- tail great hardships and misery, and it was re- solved to ask the masters to reconsider the notice of roduction. Six hundred factory operatives, who have been on strike at Cemetery Mill, Blackburn, for five weeks, some of whom have made appear- ances before magistrates, have now returned to work, tho basis of settlement being the return of half the fines imposed by the masters for leaving work without notice. Six hundred hands have started work at Cobwall Mill, which has been closed two years. At Landore, two blast furnaces at the New Steel Works, which have been so long idle, are about to be started. A company with which Messrs Cory, Yeo, aud Co. are connected have leased the blast furnaces and coke ovens, num- bering 70 or 80, and intend working this under- taking as a separate concern. Operations have already been commenced to get the furnaces ready for work. The removal of the skull," and putting the furnaces in a condition for ac- tive work, will probably take five or six weeks and when everything is put straight, and the works are in full swing, they will afford em- ployment to nearly 200 men. A few extra hands have recently been engaged at the steel works, so that it appears as though there was at least a little rift in the cloud that has so long over-hung this locality.—An important addition has just been made, at the New Steel Works, to the machinery for manufacturing heavy ship- ping plates. A monster pair of shears, said to be the largest in tho kingdom, having blades 18 feet in length, has been erected. They have already been tested with a one-inch plate of Siemen's steel, and performed their work admirably. The shears and gearing weigh up- wards of 100 tons, and were purchased from Messrs Thorneycroft, a large firm of ironmasters in Staffordshire. At a miners' delegate meeting, held at Moun- tain Ash on Monday, and at which 10,820 miners were represented, it was resolved to form a miners' union for South Wales in preference to amalga- mating with the National Association, the sub- scription to commence on the first Tuesday in November, and the contribution to be 4d per month, Id per head of which will be sent from each lodge to the fund, and 3d be kept in the various lodges. It was also resolved to bring forward the re-establishment of the Conciliation Board to be held in Aberdare shortly. A meeting was held on Tuesday at Wemyss, of miners in the East of Fife. Mr Cook, secretary to the Fife and Clackmannan Miners' Association, addressed the meeting on the necessity of restrict- ing the output with the view of reaping the same advantages as had been done in other districts; It was decided to restrict the days drag by one tub per day, and also that the working time be restricted to eleven days per fortnight, instead of twelve as formerly. On Tuesday afternoon the manager of the Old Oaks Colliery, Barnsley, where over 1,000 men are engaged, intimated to a deputation of men that they must submit to a reduction to enable the owner to continue working. The meeting was adjourned in order that the deputation might consult the men. The strike at the Birley Collieries, near Shef- field, is now fast approaching its termination. Many of the men have resumed work at the re- duction, and the owners (the Sheffield. Coal Com- pany, Limited) have been enabled to produce sufficient quantities for land sale purposes. On Saturday last the first railway waggon of Silk- stone was loaded for outside orders. It is confi- dently anticipated that the output will now in- crease daily, and that very speedily the whole of the men, numbering about 1100, will be in full work again.
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ROBBERY IN A LUGGAGE VAN.—In a letter to the Standard of Wednesday, Mr W. Boyd Dawkins, of Manchester, says that on Monday, while travelling from Dolgelly to Manchester, he had two portman- teaus broken into and rifled in the luggage van, and that, in his opinion, it was the work of a prac- tised hand. A SOLDIERS' CONSPIRACY.—On Monday morning, about 60 artillerymen left Sheerness by train for Portsmouth, to embark for India. Several of the men were marched to the railway station handcuffed, as they were suspected of being ringleaders in a plot to desert. The intention was discovered on Sunday morning, and led to several of the men being placed in the guard-room under a strict watch. THE CHURCH CONGRESS AT SWANSEA.—Fever having been prevalent for some time in Swansea at the beginning of August, an inquiry was directed to the medical officer of health there, in view of the ap- proaching Church Congress. The Rev J. G. Gaunt- lett has received a reply to the effect that the re- maining cases of fever are few, and mostly in outlying ^icfricts. and that fwtonrline visitors mny como to the borough with safety. A RELIGIOUS MANIAC AT ROTHKRHAM.—Early on Tuesday morning the people at Rotherham were astonished to see a man in his night-dress run rapidly along the street, carrying a baby which was also in its night-dress. He was taken to the police-station, and behaved so violently that four officers could scarcely restrain him. He had a Bible with him, which he clung to most tenaciously. He declared that according to the behest of the Almighty he was saving the child from hell and eternal perdition. CHILD SMOTHERED BY A DRUNKEN MAN.—On Tuesday, at the Thames police-court, Henry Gib- son was charged with causing the death of a child five weeks old. Prisoner lodged in the house of the child's parents, and the mother left the child asleep in bed on Thursday, with prisoner, who had been drinking freely, reclining his head on a table near the bed. When she returned in 10 minutes, prisoner was lying asleep over the child, who was then dead. Prisoner was remanded. Two DAYS ON A KEEL.—Information has been received at Stornaway that the schooner, Three Sisters, of Drammen, Norway, bound thence to Belfast, with timber, drove ashore on Thursday morning last near Scourie, in Sutherlandshire, bottom upwards, with the master and two of the crew on the keel, saved, whilst the remainder of the crew, three in number, were washed away Those saved were much exhausted. They had kept their hold of the keel for upwards of 46 hours, not- withstanding the heavy seas which washed over them constantly. A WOMAN KICKED TO DEATH.—At the Birming- ham police-court, on Tuesday, Edward Evans (23), a rough-looking young man, was remanded till Thurs- day for the wilful murder of Mary Ann Hodgson (30), wife ofWm. Hodgson, lodging-house keeper, Thomas- street. Alfred Hodgson, brother-in-law of the de- ceased, also lived at the lodging-house, and on Saturday week prosecuted a companion of prisoner for assault. Towards midnight on Saturday, prisoner, accompanied by some ruffians, forced upon the door for the purpose of lynching Mrs Hodgson's bro- ther-in-law for having preferred the charge at the police-court. Prisoner was, according to witness, vio- lently assaulting the brother-in-law when Mrs Hodg- son ran to the latter's assistance. Upon this, prisoner struck the deceased upon the face, and saying, I will kick your —— brains out," deliberately kicked her near the heart, causing her to fall down insensible. The poor woman was shortly afterwards put to bed, and died on Tuesday morning, from, according to medical evidence, the injury she sustained. Before dying, she frequently said, Pidgeon did it, Pidgeon being the name by which prisoner was known in the neighbourhood. SHOCKING TREATMENT OF AN INFANT.—On Mon- day morning a communication was received by the police of the Lambeth district from the officers of St. Thomas's Hospital with reference to an infant child which had been brought to the institution by a woman who gave her address as residing in apart- ments at No. 34, Gay-street, Blackfriars-road. The woman's statement was that the child had been left with another woman, and being so ill, she thought that it would be better attended by the medical authorities at the hospital. It was admitted into the Victoria Ward, and on being examined by Mr Pitts, one of the surgeons,he found the child,which was stated to be nearly sixteen months old, only weighed Dtlb. It was in a fearfully emaciated con- dition, so much so that it was not expected that it could live for many hours. On further examina- tion, it was found that the right thigh was broken, the right arm was twisted, the left arm was simi- larly affected, and the abdomen was much swollen and distended. On food being given to the child it ate ravenously. The child's name has been ascer- tained to be Elizabeth Woolacott. The woman who had charge of the child has been traced, as well as the mother, and a searching investigation will be made. The senior major of a marching regiment, now stationed at one of our Northern cities, is a very finely-proportioned man, with one defect—the enormous length of his feet. He is also skilled in all manly exercises, with one exception—he is a most indifferent horseman. The other day he bought a mare, warranted quiet in harness, but with nothing said about the saddle. She turned out an excellent trapper, but the best man in the regiment could not stick on her back five minutes. One day the major, being at an emergency for a mount, determined to try her himself. To the surprise of all, she went with the utmost docitliy. Delighted with his success, he rode to see the dealer from whom he had obtained the mare. "Very curious, isn't it ? said he, after narrating the circumstances. "Na' sa curious" replied the dealer, touching the major lightly on the foot; "A reckon she thinks she's atween the shafts."
THE AFGHAN CAMPAIGN.
THE AFGHAN CAMPAIGN. FLIGHT OF THE AMEER FROM CABUL. HIS ARRIVAL IN THE ENGLISH CAMP. ADVANCE OF GENERAL ROBERTS SUBMISSION OP GHAZNI. PROCLAMATION TO THE CABULESE. RUSSIANS AND TURKOMANS. GREAT BATTLE AND LOSS OF LIFE. REVOLT OF BALKH. A telegram dated St. Petersburgh, Sept. 29th says:— The inhabitants of Balkh, on the northern frontier of Afghanistan, have riven in revolt against the Ameer. The Governor, Baki Khan, has been expelled. The cause of the revolt is doubtful, but the people raised the cry of "Union with Bokhara." which, I may toll you was a fact some eighty years ago
FLIGHT OF THE AMEER.
FLIGHT OF THE AMEER. An official telegram dated Simla. SelJt. 28t.h Bays:— General Baker received letter from Afghan Commander-in-Chief, on morning of 27th, atKushi, asking whether he would receive him and Ameer's Heir Apparent in camp. Replied affirmative. An hour later, message came from Ameer himself, ask- ing Baker to receive him with 300 Sowars. Baker replied would meet him a mile from camp. The Ameer, with his son, Sirdar Gahbay Khan, Daoud Shah, and 45 suite, with escort, reached Kushi yes- terday evening. "Cabul reported i" disturbance, and city gates closed.—" Roberts reached Kushi, to-day." A telegram from St. Petersburgh says-Military men here, especially those who have served in Centra, Asia, are engrossed with the grtat questions pending in Afghanistan. I am told by one of them, whose sources of information are good, that the high inili- tary authorities have learned from Cahul that a blood- relation of the late Ameer Shere Ali, Azim Khan, the Governor of Ghazni, has declared his willingness to surrender that fortified city to the English, and will besides give them every help in their march to Cabul. The English military authority at Kandahar (Sir Donald Stewart) is in negotiation with the chirfg of the Zamindawar tribes, on the western N Herat side of the Helmund, with a view to prevailing on them to permit the English troops to have free and unmolested passage through their country, and to supply them with provisions on their march on Herat. My informant, whose news is generally reliable, is not in a position to assure me whether or not Stewart has yet received guarantees to the above effect.
CHOLERA IN CABUL.
CHOLERA IN CABUL. We take the annexed extract from the Civil and Military Gazette, Lahore. It'is contained in a letter from their Cabul correspondent, dated the Cholera has lately regained life in this City, and is now prevalent in a severe form it is a wonder, how. ever, that such a disease should ever leave to over- crowded a City as Cabul once it has fairly taken root, and its ravages are at present met half-way by the existing heat and abundance of fruit. Six in. fantry regiments who, on arrival from Herat lately, showed too anxious an impatience for the receipt of their six months' arrears of pay, and paraded the city with unparliamentary language, were attacked by a virulent attack of cholera among their ranks, and some few were actually seized^ w 4 fhe act of receiving their pay in the Balf 107 seizures, with a large propr red, and as the remainder looked on their misfor' avengeful Providenr ammunition wi" leave to ref-
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TRX Intelligent Dcunn, dated t-Uw a reconnaisance near Russians encountered largt- .rko- mans, who had strongly entrencheu i-nemselves at Dengile Tepe. They made a desperate resistance to the Russian attack. The Russians for six hours directed a cannonade from twelve guns upon a posi- tion occupied by 30,000 Tekke-Turkomans. In the evening the Russian troops obtained possession of the outer entrenchments, and at night the enemy fled, after suffering a loss of several thousand men. The loss sustained by the Russians was seven officers and 178 soldiers killed, and 16 officers and 234 soldiers wounded.
STORES FOR THE EXPEDITION.
STORES FOR THE EXPEDITION. Stores marked "Afghan Expedition," are being despatched to India by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamship Khedeve, just loaded in the Victoria Docks. The goods, which have mostly been sent from Woolwich, are charged against the Indian Government, and are all specially packed in bales not exceeding 801b. each, in order that they may be con- veniently carried by camels. Of blankets there are some 400 bales, which have been collected under an urgent order from the storehouses at Portsmouth and Chatham, and repacked at Woolwich Dockyard, 16 to a bale, instead of the ordinary 25. More con- signments, principally of bedding and barrack neces- saries and camp equipage, are being prepa to follow.
FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. PONTYPOOL CLUB—FIRST FIFTEEN V. THE BEST. —This match was played on the home ground at Pontymoil on Th ursday (yesterday), when the first fifteen proved victorious by two goals, four tries, and six touchdowns to nothing. There was a good muster of players and spectators. The club seems to be in a very flourishing condition.
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A rifie match between representative teams of tho 2nd Battalion Scots and the 2nd Battalion Cold- stream Guar-ls has taken place at Wormwood Scrubs. The Scots Guards scored 800 and the Coldstreains 802. William Phillips, for f out teen years letter-carrier, between Gerrard's Cross and Chalfont St. Peter, ucks, lia-s been committed for trial by the Beacons- field magistrates on a charge of stealing 119 penny postage fctamps. ° A dinner has been held in London, to commemorate the combined eniry into Lucknow of 'Generals Havclock and Ouiram. Covers were laid for sixteen of the officers who were present at the mem- orable event.
j LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. GINNETT'S Cipcus visited the town on Monday, and gave two performances which were largely patronised. WE understand that the pastorate of the Grove Street Baptist Church, St. Helier's, Jersey, has been accepted by Mr F. Johnson (late of Ponty- pool College), who intends commencing his duties on Sunday next. THE usual service in connection with the Taber- nacle Baptist Church was held on Sunday morning in Old Penygarn Chapel. The weather proving favourable, there was a good attendance, and an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. Thos. Cocker, of Pontnewydd. MR T. R. EDWARDS, a student of Pontypool Col- lege, who has been accepted by the Baptist Mis- sionary Society for mission work in India, will be publicly set apart for that purpose at a meeting in connection with the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland, to be held at Glasgow on Tuesday next. CRANE STREET CHAPEL.-A Baptismal Service was held in the above place of worship on Tuesday evening, when there was a very large congregation. After an able and eloquent sermon by the pastor (the Rev. J. Williams), the ordinance was ad- ministered by the Rev. D. Davies, of Newbridge, to thirteen candidates—eight for the Church at Crane Street, and five for that at Pontnewynydd. A SILVER WEDDING IN PO.-TTYPOOL.-The Silver Wedding" of a quiet, unostentatious couple, natives of Pontypool, was celebrated on Wednesday. A limited number of relatives were present in the evening, and indulged in a little innocent convivi- ality. The whole passed off very pleasantly. Our best wishes are that this worthy pair may live long enough to commemorate their f. Golden Wedding" twenty-five years hence. ORDINATION SERVICES in connection with the settlement at Penner, Pembroke Dock, of the Rev Elias Evans (late of Pontypool College), were re- cently held. The pastor-elect having answered the usual questions as to his conversion, his call to preach, and the doctrines he held, the ministerial charge was given by the Rev. T. Thomas, D.D., of Cardiff (ex-President of the College), and that to the Church by the Rev. B. Thomas, of Narberth. STREET RoBBERY.-On Saturday last, in the market at Pontypool, Mrs Furlow, wife of Mr J. Furlow, baker and confectioner, of George Street, had her purse, containing nearly.25 in gold and silver, stolen from her pocket. Other robberies were also reported, and from the skilful manner in which they were effected it would appear that a gang of "professional" thieves had visited the town, probably from Hereford and Abergavenny fairs. PRIZE SHOOTING.—The Hanbury Corps of Rifle Volunteers, under the charge of Capt. Williams, met at the Cwmlickey Range on Tuesday for the purpose of competing for the annual prizes and the champion medal awarded to the best shots of the company. Rain fell heavily during the day, and towards the afternoon the atmosphere became so clouded that the targets were scarcely discern- able. Shootino- was therefore abandoned, and will be resumed next Tuesday. The scores will be published in our next issue. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday, the 26th ult., a sale of freehold, leasehold, and copyhold proper- ties, conducted by Messrs. Lilly and Coombs, of Bridgwater, was held at the Crown Hotel. Lot 1, a freehold double-licensed public-house, known as the Bush Inn, and about 300 yards of building land adjoining, situate at High Street, Pontypool, was put up, and eventually knocked down to the bidding of Mr W. Parkhouse for the sum of £ 530. Lot 2, two freehold cottages adjoining Lot 1, fell to the bid of Mr W. Sandbrook for .£255. Lots 3, 4, and 5, leasehold and copyhold cottages situate at the Tranch, Pontypool, failed to realise the re- spective reserves, and were withdrawn. Lot 6, three leasehold cottages at Griffithstown, reached the sum of .£350, and were knocked down to Mr W. Sandbrook. There was a good attendance of bid- ders, and the properties disposedlof were considered to have realised very fair prices. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADES.—Last Sunday, three companies of local volunteers paraded for church service. In the morning, No. 1 Company (Pontypool) of the Second Mon. Rifle Volunteers attended the new church at Pontnewynydd, under the command of Capt. Llewellin, who was sup- ported by Lieut. Green and Lieut. Evans. An ex- cellent and most appropriate sermon was preached -the Rev D. O. Davies, from the words Who j ■* the Lord's sidee" The hymn Onward, Soldiers," preceded the discourse. "T"ite and Sergt.-Major Johnson, s, the band, and the rank and ^R of about 60 men.—In the -;i, under the command of A his officers, Lieut. Steedman, marched to the church at muster being remarkably GOOD consi- -^IG the unfavourable turn the weather had tahen since morning. A capital sermon was preached by the Rev W. N. G. Eliot, (from a text J singularly analogous to that of the morning ser- vice at Pontnewynydd—" Who is on my side ?"— Capt. Verity, of the Third (Abersychan) Company of the Second Mon. Rifle Volunteers, also marched his company to Pontnewynydd Church on Sunday afternoon, but there being no service, they re- turned to the armoury, and were disbanded. Through a slight misunderstanding, which has ) since been easily explained, Capt. Verity's corps did not join Capt. Llewellin's company for the morning's service as was originally intended, and this, albeit a little disappointment, will, doubtless, have the effect in future of ensuring more effec- tive arrangements, and causing the respective officers to trust more to personal communication than to letter-medium. A CRUEL HOAX. A rumour was extensively circulated last Friday afternoon to the effect that an explosion had occurred at the Glyn Pit of the Ebbw Vale Company's Works. With lightning- like rapidity the news spread through the town, and especially amongst the habitations of the col- liers employed at theO pit. Wives and children ran to the place in hundreds, happily, to find that there was no foundation whatever for the rumour. In fact, nothing had occurred; not a man had even his little finger hurt, and the rumour was the invention of some wicked-minded heartless wretch who could have no sympathy with the feelings of women and children who for a time -suffered such fearful anxiety. One woman, who heard of the rumour, hastened to the pit's head, and on her way was told that her husband was among the killed. With feelings that cannot be imagined, she hurried on, and a few minutes later was re- joiced to meet her partner calmly returning home from work. Mr BIRRED, the manager of the works, was down in the pit the whole of the afternoon, and heard nothing of the report that was current until he ascended at six o'clock in the evening. It J is needless to say that he was greatly annoyed at the false rumour which had obtained such rapid currency. The temporary excitement was soon allayed, but its effect might have been very seri- ous, especially to relatives of those employed at the pit who were in delicate health. It is next to an impossibility for anyone to discover the author of such a vile rumour; if intentional, it is more diffi- cult still to imagine what could have put such a diabolical idea into his mind. At all events, if he were known, he would certainly meet with the execration he so manifestly deserves. One hy- pothesis that has been formed is that some mes- sage may have arrived respecting the death of three men who were killed at the Waun Llwyd colliery of the Ebbw Vale Company's works, but if this is to be accepted there must still have been a gross and unpardonable amount of exaggeration which nothing can palliate. The Glyn Pit, it may be said, has of late been singularly free from accidents. =====
BLAENAVON.
BLAENAVON. A new Coffee and Refreshment House has been opened this week in Broad St. This is believed to be a step in the right direction. RIFLE COMPETITION.—On Saturday last, the final competition of the 4th Monmouthshire Rifle Volunteers for the annual challenge cup took place, and was won by Lieut. Clark, who scored 30 points. The distances were 200 and 500 yards- five shots at each range. The weather was fortu- nately very favourable on this occasion; in all the previous competitions the shooting was done under great disadvantage, on account of the rain. FOOTBALL CLUB.—On Tuessday evening a meet- ing of the above Club was held in the Coffee Room of the Lion Hotel, when arrangements were made for the coming season. There was a fair attend- ance, and the proceedings were characterised by much enthusiasm and harmony. The thanks of the Club were presented to the retiring Secretary (Mr G. Keeling), and also to the retiring Captain (Mr W. Evans), both of whom acknowledged the compliment. The officers for the coming season were afterwards elected, as follows: --Captain, Mr Tom Davies; Secretary, Mr W. H. Hughes; Trea- surer, Mr Winterhalder. Messrs T. Gill, G. Wil- liams, T. Williams, and W. Evans, with the Cap- tain, were appointed managing committee. At com the close, a vote of thanks to the chairman was unanimously accorded.—The practices for the sea- son were to commence on Thursday.
IVARTEG.
VARTEG. THE WESLEYANS held their quarterly meeting here on Thursday, the 25th inst. The attendance was rather above the average, and the proceedings were distinguished by great harmony through- out. R. Greeaway, Esq., the senior circuit stew- ard, very gracefully, on behalf of the circuit, wel- comed the Revs R. T. Coe and L. Westlake, the newly-appointed ministers, both of whom gave suitable replies. A very hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs Edmonds, Cwmavon House, for her hospitality in providing tea for the members of the meeting.
LATEST NEWS.
LATEST NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] THE ATTACK ON CABUL. Reuter's Simla telegram says that the attack on Cabul will probably take place on the 5th inst.
THE BARONESS BURDETT COUTTS.
THE BARONESS BURDETT COUTTS. The steam yacht Walrus," with the Baroness Burdess Coutts on board, struck on a rock yester- day (Thursday), while cruising in the vicinity of the Channel Islands, and had to be taken into Cherbourg for repairs.
ARRIVAL OF MAJOR CHARD AT…
ARRIVAL OF MAJOR CHARD AT PORTSMOUTH. The transport" Egypt arrived at Portsmouth yesterday (Thursday) morning, with Major Chard (one of the heroes of Rorke's Drift), and several other officers on board. H.R.H. the Duke of Cam- bridge inspected the 24th Regiment on the jetty, and also saw the colours which were saved by Mel- ville and Coghill.
MAIDSTONE CORN MARKET.—THUBSDAY.
MAIDSTONE CORN MARKET.—THUBSDAY. All fine wheat fetches 2s more money, but such samples are very scarce, very few being offered. Fine malting barley sells freely from 48s to 52s, and inferior from 30s upwards. Oats about 6d dearer. Old beans 2s dearer; no new beans on offer.
BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET.—THURSDAY.
BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET.—THURSDAY. We had a moderate supply of beef, but trade was very quiet; best, 65s to 66s middling, 56s to 60s. Mutton in fair demand; best wethers, 8id. Store cattle quiet. Pigs scarcer; bacon, 9s 3d; porkers, 10s per score.
ATTACK ON GENERAL ROBERTS.
ATTACK ON GENERAL ROBERTS. From Allahabad the Daily ..Yeu'. correspondent, in a telegram, dated the 28th inst., writes:—"The troops are advancing now with all speedy It is ex- pected that Cabul will be entered on the 5th of next month. Resislance is doubtful, as the rebels lack leaders and organisation. The tribes between Ali Kheyl and Shutargardan are giving some trouble. General Roberts and his party were fired upon, and Dr. Townshend was severely woundcL The force sentto the assistance of Gen. Roberts lot five men."
PROCLAMATIOn"TO_THE CABULESE.
PROCLAMATIOn"TO_THE CABULESE. A proclamation has been issued by General Roberts informing the people that the British troops arc ad- vancing to take possession of Cabul, and warning the peaceful inhabitants of the city, and those who did not take pait in the attack upon the British Residency, to seek safety. Armed men found after the proclamation in and near Cabul will be treated aa enemies. —-—
THE MASSACRE AT THE RESIDENCY.;
THE MASSACRE AT THE RESIDENCY. The Simla correspondent of the Times states that accounts of the Cabul massacre, differing in some re- spects from earlier versions, hive lately appeared in the local papers. "In one of them," he says, it is stated that when the mutinous regiments found that they were to be put off with one month's pay they re- fused to receive it, and crowded into the residency courtyard to appeal to the Envoy for justice. He became angry, and said that he could not interfere, and ordered the escort to turn them out. Thereupon the Afghan troops ran for arms and opened fire. This story of the origin of the fight, which is given by the Kuram correspondent of the Pioneer from such evidence as he has been able to procure, differs m toto from that told by Tairnur and other eye-wit- nesses, and the balance of evidence is decidedly against it. Another statement is that of Rassul, a Sepoy of the escort, who escaped. He says that the mutineers, as soon as they broke, rushed into the Residency enclosure and commenced throwing stones at the escort and plundering. The escort did not fire, Lieut. Hamilton telling them to keep quiet, and not act on the offensive. Presently, a high officer of the Ameor appeared, the troops following him out of the courtyard, and shortly afterwards opened fire on the Residency from the Arsenal. Then Sir Louis Cavagnari fired a shot from the roof of the Residency and killed a man standing at the Arsenal gate. After this the firing became general. The rest of Rassul's story corresponds in its main points with that of Taimur. Sir Louis Cavagnari, he says, was disabled early in the day. The gate was blown open about 3 o'clock, when Lieutenant Hamilton, Dr. Kelly and Mr. Jenkyns charged out with the surviving Sepoys and were killed. Previous to this Rassul had been taken prisoner by some Afghans who had got on the roof of ore of the Residency buildings. His life was saved by a Cabul friend, who told him the next morning that all the bodies—British, Sikhs, and Mahommedans—had been buried in one trench with a little earth thrown over them. Rassul eventually escaped to Lundi-Kotal, after running great riska on the way. At one place the villagers were about to cut his throat, saying Let us kill this Cavagnari te,' but a soldier whom he told that he was a Mahomme- dan, begged him off." I
ABERSYCHAN.
ABERSYCHAN. NEARLY all the coke ovens at Pentwyn Works are now lighted, and hopes are entertained that a little of the improved trade, which has made it- self manifest by enhanced prices for pig and other iron in various parts of the country, may be felt in this long-suffering district. On Sunday last, the anniversary services in con- nection with the English Baptist church were held. Three excellent and practical sermons were preached by the Rev. B. Johnson, of Raglan. There were very good congregations, and fair col- lections were made. FATAL ACCIDENT.—The man who received such severe injuries at Mr W. B. Witchell's boot and shoe factory, as reported in our last week's issue, and whose name was John Screen, gradually sank from their effects, and notwithstanding the skill and attention brought to bear on his case, died on Sunday last. An inquest was held by E. D. Batt, Esq., coroner, and a jury, of which Mr H. Brain was foreman, on Tuesday, at the Golynos Hotel, Talywain. Mr Witchell deposed that deceased was in his employ; he (Mr Witchell) had been erect- ing some new machinery near the place where the deceased worked, and this was only completed just before the accident took place; deceased was con- versing with a fellow workman, and while passing round this man for some purpose a part of his clothes caught in the cogs, and he was drawn in, receiving the injuries which resulted in his death. The place where the new machinery stood was narrow, but a guard had been designed, and was now actually erected. Dr Mulligan also gave evi- dence as to the nature of the injuries received. A verdict of Accidental death" was returned. PRESENTATION TO MR HALL.—On Monday even- ing, a most pleasing and interesting public gather- ing took place in the English Baptist Chapel, for the purpose of presenting Mr Hall, for many years the faithful organist of this place of worship (on leaving the neighbourhood), with a neat but very handsome timepiece, subscribed for by the mem- bers of the church, congregation, choir, and Sab- bath School, as a tangible and lasting token of their high appreciation of his valuable and gratuitous services at the organ and in the Sabbath School for so many years. There was a fair and represen- tative attendance present. On the motion of Mr Brain, Post Office, seconded by Mr D. H. Kelly, cashier at Abersychan Works, Henry Lewis, Esq., of Sunny Bank House, was unanimously elected to the chair, the duties of which he discharged with singular tact and ability. The chairman opened the proceedings with a pertinent address, which was listened to with marked attention. The meet- ing was subsequently addressed by Messrs. Glan- ville, E. Jones, J. Rowlands, D. H. Kelly, Henry Brain, — Dowle, and the Rev. J. Cole, the newly- elected pastor of the Church. All the speakers bore willing testimony to the invaluable services rendered by Mr Hall and his amiable wife, not only in the choir, but also in the Church, at prayer meetings, and in the Sabbath School. Deep regret was uniformly expressed by all the speakers (in- cluding the esteemed chairman) at being called upon, through change of circumstances, to part with one so useful as Mr Hall had proved himself to be, for many years past, in connection with the English Baptist Church and Sabbath School of the town; and a general wish was expressed that he would in his new sphere be equally as happy, use- ful and prosperous as he had been in this place. Also the speakers gave utterance to the great plea- sure it would afford them, in more prosperous times and under changed circumstances, to welcome Mr and Mrs Hall back again. After this genial expression of regard, confidence, and sympathy by the speakers, Miss Lewis (daughter of the re- spected and venerable chairman), came on the platform and presented the testimonial to Mr Hall, on behalf of the Church, Sabbath School, and con- gregation. We are bound to say that seldom, if ever, has a presentation been made with more grace of manner and aptitude of language than were displayed by Miss Lewis on this very inter- esting public occasion. Mr Hall, in accepting the testimonial from the hands of the young lady, took occasion to express his deep sense of gratitude to each and every one who had contributed to the testimonial fund. He looked infinitely more to the expression of kind feelings embodied in the testimonial than to that of its money value. Had the testimonial been of very less value than it really was, if presented with the same kind feeling he would have valued it equally as much. Mr Hall spoke at considerable length, referring chiefly to his connection with the church, Sabbath School,and choir, of the English Baptists of the town, and expressed his thanks to all for the sympatny snowii on hIs arrival into thf place from Bristol some years since. It would never be erased from his memory.—In conclusion, the Chairman announced a hymn, which was sung with considerable feeling, and the proceedings ter- minated by the Rev J. Cole pronouncing the Benediction.—We must not omit to add that the timepiece was supplied by Mr T. James, watch- maker, &c., Abersychan, and gave general satis- faction.
PANTEG.I
PANTEG. MISSIONARY WORK.—On Wednesday evening, Sept. 24th, a meeting of parishioners was held in the Sebastopol Schoolroom, for the purpose of ren- dering assistance to the Society for the propaga- tion of the Gospel in foreign parts." The society was represented by Archdeacon Daykyn, of Natal, who gave some interesting sketches of a mis- i sionary's life in that colony and among the Zulus. The rector (Rev W. N. G. Eliot), the Rev W. O. Clinton (curate), and Mr H. J. Parkhurst (church- warden), also made short speeches; and, in spite of the wet weather, a pleasing evening was spent. On the following evening (Thursday), a choral service was conducted in the parish church, when the sermon which was preached by theArchdeacon, contained some interesting descriptions of the habits and customs of English emigrants, who have settled in our South African Colonies. He ] spoke earnestly of the pressing need existing for an increase in the number of missionaries. Collec- tions were made in aid of the society's funds.
PONTNEWYDD.
PONTNEWYDD. SPECIAL SERVICES AND TEA MEETING.—Special services were held in connection with the Baptist Church, when sermons were preached by the Rev J. Evans, Tabernacle, Pontypool, in the morning and afternoon; and by the Rev D. Evans, Elim, Cwmbran, in the evening, to large and attentive congregations. Collections were made at the close of each service towards the church funds.—On Monday, a tea meeting in connection with the above church was held in the Good Templars' Hall, which proved quite a success. About 400 persons sat down to tea, among whom were the Revs J. Douglas, Stow Hill, Newport; D. Evans, Elim, Cwmbran; J. Evans, Pontypool; D. Davies, Ponthir; and the pastor, the Rev T. Cocker. After tea, a variety of amusements were indulged in by the juveniles and others in a field on Tynewydd Farm, where also a refreshment stall was provided, About 7 p.m. an entertainment was given at the Templars' Hall, which consisted of singing by the choir (conducted by Mr W. Williams), and ad- dresses by several ministers and others. The usual votes of thanks brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. I
CWMBRAN.
CWMBRAN. EISTEDDFOD.—An eisteddfod was held on Mon- day last, in the Wesley Hall. The adjudicators were :—For the music and impromptu speech, Mr Place; and for the writing, Mr Knowles and Dr Davison. Accompanist for the quartette, duets, and solo, Mr E. G. Morgan; and for the choruses, Mr T. H. Morgan. The room was crowded, and the audience were very greatly pleased with the various performances, all of which passed off satisfactorily. Appended is the programme, with the names of the successful competitors:—Chorus, Ie Jerusalem, my glorious home." Two parties, competed—the Cwmbran Glee Party,. under the leadership of Mr John Lewis and the Pontypool Glee Party, under the leadership of Mr E. G. Morgan. The prize was divided between the two. —Quartette, Come, old comrade." Three parties competed. The prize was awarded to Messrs T. Price, W. Allsopp, A. W. Morgan, and Miss Vaughan, of Pontypool.—Baritone Solo, "Noble boy of truth." Five competitors. The prize was awarded to Mr John Davies, Blaenavon.—Writing (under 7 years of age). About 60 competitors. Prize awarded to Miss Mary Georgina Lewis, of Cwmbran.—Duet," Watching and waiting." Prize awarded to Miss Vaughan and Master A. W. Mor- gan. Two parties entered for this duet, but after Miss Vaughan and Master W. Morgan made their appearance the other two refused to sing. Ponty- pool talent seems to be feared, as well as appre- ciated.—Duet, Two Sailors." Two competitors. Prize awarded to Messrs J. Price and W. Allsopp. The adjudicator, in delivering his award, said that if twenty parties had competed, he did not think it could have sung in a nicer, cloarer, or more ac- curate style than by Messrs. Price and Allsopp.— Impromptu Speech, subject, Pig's Head." Nine competitors. Prize divided between E. Rowlands ond W. James.—For the chief prize, for the best rendering of Swiftly from the mountain's brow," two choirs competed, the Cwmbran and Pontypool Glee Parties. The prize was awarded to the latter. The adjudicator, in giving his decision, spoke in ) high terms of the rendering of the glee by the ) Pontypool Party, saying he could not find a fault with the music throughout, while the singing of the sopranos was most excellent. He also expressed his appreciation of the manner in which the con- ductor, Mr E. G. Morgan, had trained them.
ABERCARNE.
ABERCARNE. EXCURSION.—On Monday the members of the United Choir, which a fortnight ago rendered the cantata Esther" so successfully at the Lower Baptist Chapel, went for a trip to Raglan Castle. The day was beautifully fine, and a, number of I friends accompanied the choir, making up the party to nearly 150. By special request the choir, under the baton of Mr David Bowen, gave a number of the choruses, to the delight of many of the townsfolks who had assembled at the Castle. The party returned via Crumlin about six o'clock, having spent a most enjoyable day.
CAERPHILLY.
CAERPHILLY. THE quarterly meeting of Oddfellows (M.U.) was held at the Castle Inn, on Monday, when all the lodges of the district were represented, and a sum of .£101 was paid to the different funds out of .£192 received. Caerphilly Castle Lodge (No. 1486, A.O.S.A.U.), and the Court Provident (A.O.F.), held their an- niversaries on the 27th of September, when they attended Divine service at St. Martin's church, and afterwards dined at their respective lodge- rooms. Both orders were shown to be in a flour- ishing condition.
EBBW VALE.
EBBW VALE. SPECIAL SERMONS were preached on Sunday, in the English Presbyterian chapel, by the Rev. G. E. Watson, chaplain to Lady Llanover. On Sunday the Bishop of Caffraria preached in Christ Church. A TEMPERANCE LECTURE, by the Rev. George Lomax, was given on Saturday evening, in the English Presbyterian school-room. The lecture was entitled Our bees and drones." The Rev George E. Watson, chaplain to Lady Llanover, presided.—On Sunday evening the lecturer ad- dressed a large audience in Penuel chapel, on John Wesley: Methodism, Temperance, and the Drink Traffic." The Rev. J. Morris (Congrega- tionalist) presided. He was supported by the Rev. Messrs Watson and Bevan, Messrs Reynolds (Crickhowell), J. Wall, Ricks, Davies, and others. THE FATAL EXPLOSION.—On Monday, the ad- journed inquest on the body of William Griffiths, who was killed at the Waun Llwyd Colliery on the 22nd of September, was held at the Victoria Inn, before W. H. Brewer, Esq., coroner. The jury, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict:—" The explosion was accidentally caused by Timothy Gxiffiths, the fireman, closing a door in the mine which he had found open, and so sending the gas which had accumulated back on to the furnace, the door having been negligently left open on the Saturday night by some person unknown. We recommend the Ebbw Vale Com- pany not to employ Timothy Griffiths as fireman any further; and also that they comply with the 7th general rule of the Coal Mines Regulation Act by putting up a double door, where there is only one now, in the west district."
FUNERAL OF JOHN HAIR, ESQ.
FUNERAL OF JOHN HAIR, ESQ. The funeral of the late John Hair, Esq., whose death we announced in our last, took place on Monday at Trevethin Church. The mortal remains of the venerable gentleman were carried to their last resting-place by bearers, and were followed by several influential inhabitants of the neighbour- hood, in addition to the relatives of the deceased. There were— MOURNERS.—Major Hair; Mr. James M'Kerrow; Mr. Robert Hair, Kilmarnock; Mr. Andrew Hair, Old Cumnoci; Mr. R. Farquhar M'Kerrow; and Mr. J. H. Farquhar. PALL BEARERS.—S.Vernon, Esq.; R. Greenway, Esq.; John Morgan, Esq.; and Henry Lewis, Esq. FRIENDS AND OTHERS.—Rev. J. C. Llewellin, Rev. D. Owen Davies, J. Rowlands Essex, Esq., Alfred A. Williams, Esq., Mr. William Wood, Mr. Henry Hughes, Mr. Thos. Taylor, Mr. Charles Herbert, Mr. L. Hiley, Mr. Frederick Phillips, Mr. Wm. Haskins, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. Francis Morgan, Mr. W. Arthur, Mr. David Evans, Mr. J. Philpot, Mr. B. Evans, Mr. George Anthony, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Mr. Arthur Horgan, Mr. Thomas MoseJey, Mr. A. L. Lloyd, Mr. J. H. Wingfield, Mr. Baker, Mr. Joseph lies, Mr. Charles Harris, Mr. Richard Phillips, Mr. Wm. Ellis, Mr. James Melhuish, Mr. Jehoida Jenkins, Mr. John Williams, Mr. Richard Chin, Mr. John Johnson, 4c. The Undertakers were Mr. E. Fowler and Mr. David Davies. On arriving at the Church, the service was very impressively read by the Rev. D. o. Davies, vicar of Pontnewynydd, and the Rev. J. C. Llewellin, vicar of Trevethin; the portion within the sacred walls by the former, and that at the grave by the latter. A beautiful wreath was laid upon the coffin by Mrs Essex.
REVISION OF LISTS OF VOTERS.
REVISION OF LISTS OF VOTERS. The Revising Barrister for this county, Richard Holmden Amphlett, Esq., will hold his courts in this neighbourhood as follows:— Croesyceilog, at Upper Cock Inn, on Friday., October 3rd, at 3 p.m., for Llangattock-juxta- Caerleon, Llanthewy Vach, Llanvihangel-Llan- tarnam, Llanvrechva Upper, and Llanvrechva Lower. Blaenavon, at the Prince of Wales Inn, on Mon- day, October 6th, at 10.30 a.m., for Llanover Upper, the Blaenavon portions of Llanfoist and Llanwen- arth-Ultra, and the Abersychan and Blaenavon portions of Trevethin. Pontypool, at Town Hall, on Monday, October 6th, at 5 p.m., for Llanvihangel-Pontymoile, Maxn- hilad, Panteg, and the remaining portions of Tre- vethin not included in Blaenavon district. Newbridge, at Newbridge Inn, on Tuesday, October 7th, at 11 a.m., for Aberystruth, Bedwas, Llanhilleth, and Mynvddysllwyn. Abergavenny, at Police Court, on Thursday, October 9th, at 2 p.m., for Llanover Lower, Ll&n- vair-Kilgeddin, the remaining portions of Llan- foist and Llanwenarth Ultra not in Blaenavon district, as well as several other parishes in Aber- gavenny district.
LATEST MARKETS.
LATEST MARKETS. [BY TELEGRAPH.] BRISTOL CORN MARKET.—THURSDAY. There was no English wheat on offer to-day. The foreign supplies were small, and in good de- mand, at an advance of Is per quarter. Barley, the turn in favour of seller; maize firm. A quan- tity of new Irish oats came:over in bad condition, and sold at irregular rates, Old oats fully as dear.
LONDON CATTLE MARKET.—THURSDAY.
LONDON CATTLE MARKET.—THURSDAY. There were 870 beasts, including 150 foreign; market dull; 4s to 5s 4d. 3570 sheep, 820 foreign; market inactive 4s 6d to 6s 6d. 185 calves, os to 5s lOd per 8 lbs,
LONDON HAY MARKET.—THURSDAY.
LONDON HAY MARKET.—THURSDAY. Moderate supply, trade steady, and prices un. changed. Prime clover, 100s to 130s; inferior, 85s to 95s. Prime meadow hay, 90s to 100s; infe- rior, 40s to 75s. Straw, 33s to 43& per load.