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Mr. Chamberlain on the Transvaal, Mr.Chamberlain's declaration at Birming- ham on the Transvaal question is most important, and it has the merit of being temperate, but firm. It embodies, we think, the views of most people of common sense. There can be no doubt as to the unanimity of the Cabinet, or as to the direction Public Opinion trends. The differences between this country and Mr. Kruger are perfectly well defined. There is no doubt as to what it is all about. THE HONOUR OF THIS COUNTRY is at stake, and must be upheld at all cost; our existence as a nation demands it. These are not times in which we can afford to trifle with our prestige, or disregard the interests of our country-men in our Colonies, or else- where. We are no advocates for war, nor are we for peace at any price, but it must always be borne in mind that there are worse evils than war, and that these evils are at present with the white man in the Transvaal. Mr. Kruger has been temporised with long enough. Indeed, forbearance seems to add to his stubbornness. Looking at the state of Helotism to which the Uit- landers have been reduced, their demands are modesty itself. All they ask for is a fair share in the REPRESENTATION, JUSTICE, PROTECTION, AND EQUALITY. It is to be hoped Mr. Kruger is too astute a man to bend the bow to breaking point. It may be he is trying to drive a hard bargain, but prefers half a loaf to nil. We don't want the Transvaal, but we want a measure of Justice and Reform for our countrymen who reside there, and we are going to have it, and that now. The pity is that the grim old president of the Pretorian Republic should seem so short-sighted. Looking at the resources of this country ancf his own, there can be but one result to a struggle. Is Pretoria a match for the united power of this great empire ? Sometimes we think Mr. Kruger's role is a ".try on," and that there WILL BE NO WAR. I Haggling enough there may be for a while, C, but peace and justice to our countrymen will ultimately be forthcoming without the aid of arms. Mr, Kruger's position, at present, is weakness itself in comparison with what it would be by the fusion of all the present discontented elements into one homogeneous whole. The condition of the white man in the Transvaal is in danger of not being realised in this country, where all things go on in the usual humdrum happy way. We can hardly believe that the condition of the white man in the Tran ;vaal is that of Helots, slaves. They bear all the burdens of the state. There is no redress to their grievances, and all attempts at resistance are met at once by the rifle and the bayonet. Of course, this state of things cannot go on for long. < THE BLOOD OF ENGLAND I could not stand it. Let us hope Mr. Kruger and the Pretorian Republic will be led to do the right thingyield to the demands of this country, without further delay con- cede to the Uitlanders immediate represent- ation, and make the measure for conferring the franchise retrospective.

NOTES n BY "OBSERVER." [We do not necessarily endorse all our correspondent writes.—ED. (J.O."] "Have you been to Barnum's ? echoed in my ears the latter part of last week, and the wonderful tales of the prowess of performers, related in dramatic style by visitors to the greatest show on earth at Cardiff, excited my curiosity. All Usksiders, it appeared to me, had made up their minds to witness the magni- ficent pageant, performance, and so on, at New- port on Monday, and, of course, I did not mean to be left out, notwithstanding the fact that the G.W.R. did not run an excursion or even a late train. Monday morning dawned in superb style, and very early the rattle of wheels und cheery voices proclaimed the fact that some, at least, intended making a fair day of it. This exodus from our little riverside town continued right on till the evening, at which time the able-bodied residents of Usk must have been decimated, and almost every means of progression exhausted. It was at this time that I hied myself away to the centre of attraction, as [ found the stay- at-homes disconsolate and morose, bemoaning their unhappy fate. Arriving at Newport, all was blythe and gay, and a good-humoured holi- day spirit pervaded one and all. The streets were alive with human beings, and on the way to the show the enterprise of cottagers, who re- tailed various creature comforts to the passers by, was a source of amusement to Observer." At last I was on the scene of the great show and immediately, of course, by virtue of natuial instinct, began to peer into things. Taking stock of the freaks, whose comicalities—or in- tirmities-constitute- their value, one is lost in amazement. The mighty giant, the tiny dwarf- the lightning calculator, the easily dislocated Albino—and dozens of other freaks, remind one of the wonders of nature. Advancing to the large tent, the half-an-hour or so before the commencement was whiled away by listening to the music of the band and the vagaries of a Yankee bogus photographer, whose artfulness provoked roars of laughter. I wonder if any reader of these Notes was fooled ? This photographer, with true Yankee effrontery, would select his victim, examine his admission ticket, and then inform him that he was entitled to be photographed. The un- suspecting stranger doffs his hat and poses in the large arena, while the mirth-provoking photographer pretends, with elegant gestures, to do the trick. The job is not yet over. He ex- plains to his dupe that it is absolutely necessary that he should take his back and then when his innocent object is in position, he makes a feint or two as though photographing him, and then walks away up the arena, leaving the man, hat in hand, the unconscious laughing-stock of the huge assembly. The performance proper was a liberal educa- tion. The gymnasts aud horses are trained to perfection, the former showing consummate skill and judgment, and the latter surprising intelli- gence. The horseflesh, indeed, is a veritable feast for the eyes. Such obstinate animals as pigs do all sorts of entertaining things, and seals prove themselves adepts in tossing and catching clowns' cone caps. Thus I could go on ad infinitum, but space forbids, for the show is un- doubtedly a colossal enterprise. Apropos of the above, I once heard a tale related of a trick played by the founder of the great show on his numerous patrons. It was to this effect. Barnum, whose accommodation at this time was quite insufficient for the demands made upon it, saw, with a sad heart, that there were as many outside wishing admittance as there were inside. He set himself to grapple with the problem, and, on the inspiration of a happy thought, had printed in large letters and stuck up ever a doorway the words, This way to the Egress," The effect was instantaneous, and large numbers passed through the opening ex- pecting to see some strange animal, but to their chagrin found themselves in the open with no chance of getting back, as the crowd who had previously been waiting for admittance bad pushed in, thus cramming the place as tightly as before. It is a long time since a trout weighing four pounds within an ounce-and-a-half was caught in the river, near Usk, with a rod and line. This was done, however, last week by an Usk lad, whose photo has been taken together with that of his victim. The Monmouthshire R.E. Militia must have been in very poor form indeed on Saturday, or the home bowlers quite the reverse. The general impression, prior to the visitors' innings, was that they were a fine batting team and quite good enough for a score of 200. This was very wide of the mark though, for, with the exception of Sergt. Ide (30) and Mr. Olivant (10), they made no stand whatever, scoring only four between them, which, together with four extras, made up their total of 48. fSergt. Ide, for the visitors, secured six wickets, though rather more than a suggestion of throwing was attached to some of his balls. Mayes and F. Roberts did great execution with the ball for the home side, equally dividing the honours, and apparently quite astounding their opponents. G. Edmunds gave a fine dis- play with the bat again, scoring his 47 in fine style, and would have done even better had he not been rather unfortunately run out. Capt. Patch, who was decidedly lucky, subscribed 41 to the total of 156 in quick time. A good ground, good coaching, and a lively interest, should make the Usk C.C. a large con- tributor to the county eleven. The domestic exchequer is, undoubtedly, a mighty factor in determining a holiday resort, but, I must confess I am somewhat surprised at the "Financial News," in a special holiday number issued on June 26tb, with the ordinary daily sheet, giving an illustrated list of over 200 favourite places in the British Isles and on the Continent for intending pleasure-seekers to con over. A short but useful account is given of each, with the best way of getting there. **# Important instructions have been issued from the Admiralty concerning the coming Naval Manoeuvres, and a good deal of interest is aroused in the minds of the critics who are in the know concerning the work to be done. The ships specially commissioned are to be aug- mented by the Channel Squadron and twenty- four torpedoes of the instructional flotilla. I am sorry the Newport Chamber of Commerce thinks fit to waste its time in quibbling over a distinctive name for the town. Wednesday's attempt is in the opinion of many persons worse than any of the preceding ones. It is geographically incorrect, and as a Mon- mouthshire man I object to the addition of "South Wales." What is the matter with Newport, Mon ?"

USK. Agent-Jfrs. E. K Jones, Stationer FLOWER SHOW.-The Llantrissent Flower Show is to be held on Wednesday next, aLd no doubt, should the weather be fine, will be well patronized. A contemporary announces that Lord Raglan is negotiating for the purchase of Troy House, Mon- mouth, the late Duke of Beaufort's residence. OTTEB HUNTING.—Mr. Clay's subscription pack met on the town bridge on Thursday morning about half-past eight and worked up the river. A good many devotees of the sport were in attendance. OXFORD DISGREE.-Amongst those who took the degree of B.A. at Oxford last week we notice Mr. H. Stradling Williams, Wadham College, son of the Rev. C. Carne Williams, rector of Wolves- newton. WESLEYAN PARTY.—The annual tea in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, was held at the Town Hall. on Thursday afternoon, and largely attended, amongst those present being a party of friends from Newport. In the evening addresses were delivered by several friends in the chapel. FORTHCOMING BAZAAR.—AS will be seen by advertisement, a Bazaar in aid of Bettws Church Restoration Fund will be held on the Brynderwen estate, on Thursday, July 13th. The event should prove a great attraction and a nice day's outing. Brakes will run from Usk, Pontypool, and Aber- gavenny in time for the opening. A Band will be in attendance, and we understand that the stalls will be well furnished with moderate-priced articles. A BREWERY OUTING.-On Wednesday morning the employees of Messrs. Hancock, Brewers, Cardiff, passed through Usk in eleven brakes, headed by a military band, on their way to Raglan Castle, and in the evening returned via the sims road. It appears that the party went by train to Newport and proceeded thence to Raglan by road. It is a long time since such a succession of brakes passed through the streets of Usk, and they naturally excited the inhabitants' curiosity. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—This fete took place on Wednesday afternoon, but in consequence of the uncertainty of the weather, tea was laid and partaken of in the National Schoolroom. The children were kindly waited upon by the Super- intendent (Deaconess Eleanor), Mrs. Freeman, and Sunday School teachers. Subsequently an adjourn- ment was made to the Fishpond Meadow (kindly lent by Mr. Rivers), where the children were joined by their parents, and games, races, etc., were in- dulged in. Swings were also erected by Mr. A. Gilbert, and were evidently much appreciated by the young people. Cheers for the various organisers of the fete concluded the proceedings.

USK V. ROYAL MONMOUTHSHIRE ENGINEER MILITIA. This game was played on the home ground on Saturday afternoon, the weather being of a favourable character. The home team went to the wickets first, their combined efforts realizing a total of 156, of which Captain Patch was responsible for 41, and George Edmunds for 47. The latter for some weeks past has been in admirable batting form, and it was very unfortunate that he should have been run out when he had so completely mastered the bowling. The total of 156 was arrived at after about two hours play, Sergt, Ide taking six of the wickets. On the visitors going in to the bowling of Mayes and W. F. Roberts, it was obvious that the trundlera were too good for the batsmen. Three wickets went down without a single run being registered. The scores below give a good idea of the inability of the visitors to make a stand, and but for the 30 compiled by Sergt. Ide (who got his finger rather badly smashed), and Mr. Olivaiu's 10, the team would have been in a lamentable position, for the remaining members of the eleven could not muster five between them. Moreover, it may be observed that had three chances been accepted by the home side, the visitors would have had a still smaller aggregate. Mayes and W. F. Roberts participated equally in the bowling honours, taking five wickets each, C. H. Davias acted as a substitute for the visitors I who arrived one short. Scores:- usx. F. Hill, b O'Brien. i S. A. Hiley, bide. 6 W. H. Creese, l.b.w., b 4 Lieut. Kerr, c Bland, b O'Brien. 6 G. Edmunds, run out. 47 Lieut. Robbins, bide. 1 Mayes, bide. 15 Lieut. Adams, bide. 6 Captain Patch, b Ide. 41 J. H. Bates, not out 5 W. F. Roberts, b Williams. i Extras. 19 Total.166 R.M.E.M. Captain O'Brien, b Roberts 0 Mr. Mansel, b Mayes 0 Mr. G. Lindsay, c Roberts, b Mayes.. 0 Capt. Vaughan, c Bates, b Mayes 2 Capt. C. H. Helbert, b Mayes. 0 Sergt. Ide, b Roberts 30 Capt. H. Bland, c Bates, b Mayes, 0 Mr. Williams, b Roberts o Sergt. Charleeworth, b Roberts. 1 Mr. Olivant, b Roberts 10 C. H. Davies (sub.) not out 1 Extras. 4 Total. 48

I USK CONSERVATIVE CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of the above Club was held in the Club-room, on Tuesday evening. There were present :-Mr. J. Maitland Watkins (chairman), Messrs. E. Waddington, R. A. Rogers, S. Smith, E. Waters, C. Voyce, T.* Jones, J. Haggett, G. Mundy, and Fenton Harris, (Hon. Sec.) Mr. Longstaff, Newport, Conservative Agent for the Boroughs, was also present. Mr. J. H. Clark, who was voted to the chair, said the first business of the meeting was to elect a chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. J. Maitland Watkins was unanimously re- elected to the position, and in returning thanks said the duties during the past year had not been onerous. That was the first meeting over which he had had the pleasure of presiding, but he hoped they would be more busy in the ensuing year. Mr. Haggett and Mr. Voyce were elected as vice-chairmen. Mr. Voyce, replying said he should do what he could when anything came to be done. The Committee were re-elected en bloc with the exceptions of Mr. J. H. Salter (who has left the town) and Mr. Davies, whose places were filled by Mr. Day and Mr. Smith. A discussion on the papers supplied by the Club then took place, but it was ultimately decided to adjourn it to a special meeting to be held on Tuesday evening. Mr. Longstaff announced that Dr. Rutherfoord Harris had suggested that a joint public meeting be held at Usk in the Autumn, of the Monmouth Boroughs, and South Monmouthshire Associations, and addressed by Col. the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., and himself. He (Mr. Longstaff) had called upon Mr. Stedman (Agent for South Monmouth) and asked him to be present that evening, and he said that if he could he would come. He had. however, sent him a letter in which he regretted his inability to attend, but said, with regard to the proposition, that he had no doubt that his Association would be willing to join in something of the kind. Of course, the matter would have to stand until Dr. Rutherfoord Harris was settled at Llangibby. The idea was considered a good one by all present. The Chairman said it would be a very good thing to have such a meeting and they must ask Mr. Longstaff and Dr. Harris, Col. Morgan and Mr. Stedman to settle the date etc., between themselves. About the beginning of October would be the best time for such a meeting to be held in Usk. Mr. Waddington asked about the registration, and Mr. Longstaff replied that it would be seen to from head quarters The accounts were also called for by Mr. Waddington, but it was decided to present them at the meeting to be held on Tuesday evening. The proceedings then terminated. USK NATIONAL SCHOOLS. I The report of the above school, is now to hand, from which is culled BO-yg' SCE[OOL. Mr. Chambers has had but in- experienced assistants during the past year but the condition of the school may be described as fairly satisfactory under the circumstances. More attention is required to paragraph 5 (g) of the Instruction to Inspectors. Some new maps are much needed." GIRLS' SCHOOL.—"The School is nicely conducted, and good general progress is being made. Better apparatus is wanted for teaching geography, by means of object lessons. The Managers should ea- deavour either to build a class-room, or divide the schoolroom by means of a suitable glazed partition. INFANTS' SCHOOL. The work of the School is steadily improving, and it appears probable that when Miss Thompson has been in charge for a com- plete year. it may deserve the highest variable grant. Proper lavatory accommodation should be provided, and also a museum cupboard." The Grant per head in the Boys' School, and in the Girls' School, is the highest possible-20. 6d. per head. The Drawing Grant for Boys, is Is. 9d. per head, 3d. more than last year. The Infant Grant is the highest except the Variable Grant, 15s. per head. Total, including Grant for P.Ts., JE254 08. 3d.

I To Our Readers. A new serial story entitled" Rosaura" is started in this week's issue of the CorNTY OBSERVER. --4-

I CAERLEON. Agent,—Miss M. A. Evans, Newsagent, Cross-street, Mr Hatchard, Mill Street. I ODDFELLOWS' MEETING. The half-yearly meeting of the Newport District of Oddfellows (M.U.) was held at the Red Lion Hotel, Caerleon, on Monday. Prov. G.M. J. J. Waters took the chair at 11 o'clock, the vice- chair being occupied by Prov. D.G.M. F. H. C. Greene. The returns shewed that the present membership of the district was 3,313, being a decrease of two on the haJf-year. The expulsions numbered 53, and deaths 28. The management fund shewed a balance in hand of j61 13s. 7Jd. The widows' and orphans' fund had paid away -2252, leaving a balance in hand of X295 17s., a gain on the half-year of £77 7s. The funeral fund shewed a disbursement of £438, which included the payments for 19 deceased wives of members. This fund had gained L158 4s. lOd. The district members' account shewed a balance of receipts over expenditure of J6204 5s. 7d. The capital of the district is X3,388 17". 9d. A proposition from the mother lodge, the Temple of Peace, asking the meeting to consider the advisability of forming a female branch or branches in the district was discussed. The idea met with general support, and a committee was appoiuted to deal with the subject and report at the annual meeting in December next. A vote of sympathy and condolence was passed with Per. Sec. Thomas Oakley (King Arthur Lodge, Caerleon), in the great bereavement he has experienced in losing three of his children within five months.

CHEPSTOW. Aolent.-fffr Clark PUBLICAN CHARGED.—At Ohepstow on Tuesday, Charles Tanner, Innkeeper, Magor, pleaded not guilty to working a horse in au unfit state. -P. U. Pritchard deposed to being at Roggiet Market and to seeing defendant driving a brown mare attached to a spring cart. The off fore leg was raised, and the animal was trying to take rest. Witness drew his attention to the fact that it was lame, and defendaut replied, Yes, I know it is when I get back |home I won't work it again. I didn't notice it until the boy brought it out of the stable." On the 12th June witness saw the defendant again. He said he had the shoe taken off, when the horse was found to be suffering from a festered corn.—Defendant, sworn, stated that when coming along the Undy Road he noticed the horse was lame.—Arthur Davies, blacksmith, said the animal was lame in the near foot. Upon examination he found a piece of brick pressing against the corn. The animal was shod a week previous, and was not lame when Mr- Tanner drove past his door.—The Chairman said a horse falling lame on the road was an accident which might happen to anyone. The case was dismissed.

NEWPORT. Aqents-Ressrs Greenland and Co., Newsagents LABOUR DISPUTE.-As the dispute in the building trades at Newport was not settled at the conference called by the mayor, the Master Builders' Associa- tion has decided to import free labour. COAL TRADE.—The quantity of coal exported from Newport for the week ending June 24th, is as follows :-Foreign, 70,385 tons; coastwise, 14,048 tons. FOUND HANGING.—A man named Daniel Jones, aged 49, a huckster, lodging at the East Usk-road, Newport, was found hanging at the rear of the house on Monday. Deceased had been unwell for some time, and had become depressed. FIRE AT CRINDAU BOTTLE WORKS.—On Monday evening an accident occurred at the Glass and Bottle Works, Crindau. One of the tankj con- taining about 140 tons of molten glass, sprang a leak, and the metal flowed into the archway underneath the boiler. The Fire Brigade arrived under the command of Captain Lyue, and some sand was put over the glass. It is estimated that the damage done amouuted to between X600 and L700. The premises were insured for ordinary work purposes. MILITARY INSPECTION.—The 4th Mountain Battery R.A. (" Screw Guns" of Kipling's "Barrack Room Ballads"), stationed at Newport Barracks, was inspected on Tuesday at thebarracks, by Colonel N. L. Walford, R.A., commanding the Royal Artillery of the Western District. The battery, under the command of Major H. C. C. D. Sinapsou, went through various manoeuvres. The annual inspection by Sir F. W. E. Forestier- Walker, K.C.B., C.M.G., will take place on July 7th, and on July 20th the battery will proceed to Okehampton for gun practice. A DANGEROUS SPOT.-Oti Friday evening in last week, Mr. G. F. Sharrem, builder, Godfrey-road, was driving in a pony and trap in Commercial- street, and when near St. Paul's Church the pony stepped on the tramway. The animal fell, and Mr. Sharrem and another man were thrown out of the trap, the former receiving a bad cut over the right eye. One of ttie shafts of the trap was broken. P.C. Porter tcok Mr. Sharrem to the Infirmary where the injury received attention, after which he proceeded home. The stones on the tramway in this place seem to be very slippery and several accidents occurred within a week. I CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING. This Chamber met on Wednesday afternoon. Present -Air. T. Parry (chairman), Messrs. A.. P. Filleul, W. E. Heard, A. Henshaw, W. Jones, VV. S. Jones, L. B. Moore, R. T. James, W. Naish, J. Twomey, C. Cullum, Benson Harris, W. Latch, H. G. Pillinger, F. J. Heybyrne, T. Pulliu, J.' ft. Winn, Captain Parfitt, with the secretary (Mr. S. D. Williams), and the assistant-secrstanr (Mr A. S. Williams). A letter was received from Sir George Eliot Bart., stating that be was pleased with the report, and desiring that his name be added to the list of subsciibers.-The Chairman remarked that it was gratifying to know the continuity of the family was still preserved in connection with the Chamber. Mr. B. Harris moved that the Chamber approves of the general principle of Lord Russell's Pre- vention of Corruption Bill, and respectfully asks the borough and county Members to give it their sup- port in Parliament.—Mr. Stanley Jones seconded, and the proposition was unanimously carried. The Secretary (Mr. S. D. Williams) read several letters which went to approve of the proposed monthly journal as the official organ of the Chamber. The President remarked that the success of the annual report prompted the movement for having a monthly report. The Chamber would not incur any financial obligation but need only give it moral support. He proposed a resolution approving of having such a report. Mr. Heard protested against the idea of having the report issued as emanating from Newport-on- Usk. The good old name of Newport (Mon.), and if they wished, South Wales added, would meet all requirements. The Secretary stated that there was a strong idea in favour of a distinctive name for Newport. There were nine Newports in the United Kingdom. lVir. Winn agreed with Mr. Heard. Prominent people in the iron and coal trades knew Newport (Mon.) and no other name. They might add South Wales if they wished. On the motion of Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Winn, it was decided that the report should be issued as emanating from Newport (Mon.), South Wales. The following were appointed delegates to repre- sent the Newport Chamber at the autumnal meeting of the Associated Chambers, to be held at Belfast in September:-The President, ex-president, High Sheriff, Messrs. R. T. Martin, W. E. Heard, F. J. Heybryne and F. P. Robjent, with the secretary. Alderman Grove had intimated his intention of presenting to the Chamber a valuable set of books and documents upon railway rates. In recognition, the Chamber had sent a framed address, thanking bim for the offer.-Alderman Grove warmly acknowledged the compliment. ♦ —

PONTYPOOL. Agents—Mr.J. Harding, Market Bookstall, and Messrs. Jones and Edwards FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday last, Charlie Barlow, aged 8, was killed instantly by being struck between the buffers of two railway carriages, at Pontypool Road, on the G.W.R., whilst try-ng to reach a stick with which to drive some pigs for a man. 0 SMART CAPTURE.—A man named Jocaph Coppege was arrested at Abersychan on Saturday, by the Monmouthshire Police, ou the charge of com- mitting Perjury at Birmingham County Court. ihe charge arises out of a claim which he hrrmoffif: under the Workmen's Compensation and which failed. A warrant was subsequently issued for his arrest, but he absconded, and was found living in Abersychan under an assumed name. The arrest was made very shortly after the Monmouthshire Police received information. The accused was brought up at Birmingham Police Court on Monday, and remanded for a week.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday morning in last week at the Workhouse. PresentMr. W. L. Pratt (chair- man), Mr. E. B. Ford (vice-chairman) Mrs" Mulligan, Miss Davies, the Revs. P. A. Degen and D. M. Davies, Messrs. E. J. Phillips T M ^iu"e> F. Jennings, P. Eckersley, J. FI'SHER; S. T. Griffin, and W. Newman (the new- member.) Balance in hand last year, £ 3.451 iqs m KeaSafi8? £ 2'6°2 88' °d,; thia raeetil^ £-4:,635 2s. Sd. Abersychan For last two weeks, Xigg 19s. 2d. corresponding period of last year, X98 13s. 9d. Panteg; Last two week .679 0s. fid.; last year, £ 71 14s. 6d. Uak Latt two weeks, £ 23 la. 3d. la at year, £ 22 4s. 8d.

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(to whom Notice of Claims, under the following conditions, must be sent within seven days to the above address). ;00 paid by the above Corporation to the next-of-kin of Anyone who w k: by an accident to the Ji t/AIFAr TB4U, j CARRIER'S VA.W, CA.M, j CA.JIT, if Ms fliVS, I CA.IlJtJA.Gia, Of ir.totivx {within the United Kingdom or Channel Islands), in bioli the deceased was travelling, or who snail )ia,e been fatally injured thereby (should death tesuit mthin three Cc^cndar months after such »•' -i'ielll). isnoalii such accident not prove fatal, but pro- duce, wi'iiin t,he same period of three months, p, total disablement, i.e., the loss of two ii'iir.; (ooi-h arms or both legs, or one of each, by act* •: separation above the wrist or ankle), the pcnGu injured shall be entitled to receive -xr* Siuvj cr in r the loss of one limb, under the aforesaid conditions, < -£ 2S !a paM. I'ronufl that the person so killed or Injured had i ] i; or her person, or had left at home this Pfin its entirety, with his, or her, usual giip.aiurz, written, prior to the accident, on the fcpa..e provided I)tlow, which is the essence of this con tract. This I.ara.nce holds good for the current week's 1 only; is limited to one Coupon for each hi-i-.itr, and carries the benefits of, and is subject to the COT]di tinea of, the OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GCATUNTKE CORPORAUSOK, limited, Act, 1890,' R;-k-a Nos. 2, 3, 5, and 6. The Corporation admit that the purchase of this Paper is the payment of a premium under Ekrefrion 31 of the Act. Raiiway Servants on 4aty excepted. r- BifmtLtm ■■■wwii Sales by Auction. By Messrs. MARFELL & POOLE. Mamhilad and Llangibby, < MONMOUTHSHIRE. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE. MESSRS. MARFELL & POOLE will offer for SALE BY AUCTION, at the CROWN HOTEL, PONTYPOOL, on MONDAY, the 17th day of JULY, 1899, At 3 o'clock in the Afternoon (subject to the con- ditions of Sale of the Monmouthshire Incorporated Law Society and such Special Conditions as are printed and annexed to the particulars of Sale), the 0 llowing Valuable Properties:- LOT I.-All that desirable FREEHOLD FARM, situate in the Parish of MAMHILAD, known as THE LOWER HOUSE," now in the occupation of the Representative of the late Owner, Mr. John Arthur Morgan, deceased, and containing, according to the Ordnance Survey, 20 Acres, 3 Roods, 29 Perches (more or less). LOT 2.-All those 3 PIECES of PASTURE LAND, with the old Barn and Cottage standing thereon, known as the UPPER LANDS," situate in the same Parish, and near the last lot, partly in the same occupation and partly of Mr. John I Matthews, and containing, according to the Ord- nance Survey, 6 Acres, 3 Roods, and 34 Perches (more or less). LOT 3.—All those THREE PIECES of ARA- BLE, ONE of PASTURE, and ONE of WOOD LAND, with the Barn standing thereon, situate near COED-Y-PAEN CHURCH, in the Parish of LLAN- GIBBY, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Arthur, at an annual rent of X16, the Tenant paying half the tithe rent charge, and containing, according to the Ordnance Survey, 14 Acres, 2 Roods, 26 Perches. Lots 1 and 2 are close to Mamhilad Parish Church and the Main Road, within 3 miles of Pontypool, and about 1 of the Little Mill Sta- tion of the G. W.R. Co., and are well watered. These Lots will be first offered together, and if not then sold, separately. Lot 3 is also close to a good road, about 3 miles from Usk, and within easy distance of Pontypool and Newport. To view, apply to the respective occupiers, and for further particulars and plans with conditions of sale, which are in course of preparation, to the Auc- TIONEERS, Trostrey Court, Usk, or to WATKINS & Co., Solicitors, Pontypool. APPOINTMENTS, &C., FOR WEEK Ending July 8th 3899. July. Sat. 1—Pontypool Petty Sessions, 11 a.m. Cricket—Usk v. Caerleon at Usk. Sun. 2-Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Mon. 3-Usk Cattle Market. Tues. 4—Abergavenny Market. cl Caerleon U.D.C., 7 p.m. Wed. 5-Newport Cattle, Cheese, & Corn Mkts Abergavenny Petty Sessions, 11 a.m. Llantrissent Tea Party and Flower Show. Thur. 6—Usk Petty Sessions. 11 a.m. Usk U.D.C., 7.30 p.m. Fri 7-R.D.C. Meeting, 6.30. Monmouth Assizes. Sat. 8—Pontypool Petty Sessions, 11 a.m. Cricket- Usk v. Mr. H. Browne's XI (Tredegar), at Usk.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are inserted at a uniform charge of Is each, unless such words as No cards," No flowers," are added, when the charge will be 2s 6d. All announcements must be authenticated. Postage stamps may be sent in payment. Lists of Wedding Presents are inserted at the rate of Is. 6d. per inch in depth. MARRIAGE. NASH-KITCHIN.-On June 17th, at S. Mary's, Plaistow, Kent, by the Rev. P. L. C. Nash, vioar of Usk, brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. H. F. Bond, Stanley H. Nash, son of the late Llewellyn Nash, to Mary Violet, daughter of George Kitchin, of the Stock Exchange.

MONMOUTH. I Agent.-Mr. Caffrey. Bookseller. Monmouth. I LORD LLANGATTOCK'S SUCCESSES.—At the Leicestershire County Show, held at Leicester on Wednesday, Lord Llangattock was successful' in winning first prize in the yearling filly class, with Hendre Heiress by Hendre Crowm prince, also first prize for mare and foal, with Rock's Glory, and first prize in the three year old class with Tatton Bessie. Tatton Bessie also won the Catthope cup for the best mare cart horse, the class being open to the United Kingdom. MILITARY INSPECTION.—On Wednesday and Thursday in last week, Lieutenant-General F. Forestier-Walker, K.C.B., C.M.G., commanding the Western District, made his annual inspection of the above regiment (under the command of Colonel W. E. C. Curre, and which is now encamped at Vauxhall). The General, accompanied by his A.D.C., Sir F. Hughes, S.W.B., and Colonel Curre, inspected the new rifle ranges recently constructed at the White Hill. R.D.C. MEETING. I The monthly meeting of the Monmouth Rural District Council was held on Friday afternoon in last week, in the Shire Hall. Mr. Bosanquet presided and the following were in attendance :— Rev. L. A. Rees, Rev. H. M. T. Bidwell, Messrs. If J. Davies, H. F. Perkins, W. Edwards, E. T. Bevan, H. R. Ballinger, M. Preece, W. Joaes, W. T. Lewis, and J. Jeffreys, with Mr. T. A. Williams, clerk; Mr. J. G. Wilson, medical officer; and Messrs. Williams and Rogers, surveyors. The Chairman reported that the Committee appointed to consider the Raglan drainage had decided upon a scheme of cesspools and diversions which, in all probability, would solve the difficulty. Before proceeding with the work, it was decided to employ Mr. Wauklyn, surveyor, Monmouth, to take certain levels to see if the proposed plan was feasible. Mr. R. Newton Jackson, chairman of the Skenfrith Parish Council, wrote with reference to the unsuccessful application to the Main iioads Committee of the County Council to take over a road in the district as a main road asking the District Council to renew the application; at the same time stating the special reasons why it should be taken over. After a short discussion the Council decided to renew the application.