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CAERLEON. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. Before A. M. PILLINER, Esq. (in the chaii), the Rev. D. B. JONES, Esq., G. B. T. NICIIOLL, Esq., H. A. WILLIAMS, Esq., and D. W. JENKINS, Esq. LICENSING.—Mr. D. Roger Evans applied for the temporary transfers of the licenses of the Goldcroft Inn, Caerleou, from George Herbjrt Hazell to Harry Baldwin. The transfer was granted. The full transfer of the license of the Oakfield 1m., Cwmbran, was granted to John Thomas Pritchard from John Bryant. Mr. T. P. R. Herbert received, on behalf of Thomas Radcliffe Browne, from John Sherwood, the full transfer of the license of the Hanbury Arms, Caerleou. ILL-TKBATING A HousE.-Thoinas aud Ernest Thomas, Llantarnam, were each fined 53. for cruelly working a horse while in an unfit condition. DRUNIC AT CABRLEON.—Ada Harris was fined 10s. for being drunk and disorderly at Caerleou. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST POLICEMEN.—P.S. George Lewis and P.C. John Rowlands were summoned for assaulting and beating Samuel Jennings at Caerleon.—Jennings said he was a mason. On the 9th of May he was returning homo when, without a word of warning, Sergeant Lewis caught hold of him and threw him into a cart, in which he took him to the police station. He did not know the reason for the arrest. All the way to the station Lewis knelt on his chest, and when they reached the station he was placed in the cell, where Lewis punched him in the face and said, "Take that." and while he was in a stupor he had an impression that the two defendants forced their hands into his pockets and abstracted his purse. He afterwards found a few coppers in his purse, whereas there should have been five or six shillings. He was brought before Mr. Jenkins in the morning, but stated that he was too unwell to defend himself. He was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and discharged. His face was much cut about, while his back and chest were covered with bruises.-Cross-examined by Mr. T. P. R. Herbert, who appeared for the defeuce, Jennings admitted having been arrested on a previous occasion. Owing to the plaintiff having omitted to call his witnesses, the case was adjourned; until 3.30 on 119-tiday afternoon, -SERIOUS CHARSE AT LLANGATTOCK;— A married couple, Henry and Annie Davies, were charged with illtreating and neglecting Annie Marshall, at Llangattocb.—Mr. W. L. Moore appeared to prosecute on behalf of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Prisoners pleaded guilty.—Inspector A. J. Coates, N.S.P.C.C., stated that on the 18th of June, in company with Sergeant Lewis, he visited the defendant's house at Llangattock. He saw the female defendant, and examined the child. She was one mass of bruises from the nape of the neck to the buttocks. Both shoulders, elbows, and forearms, the legs, and especially the right thigh, were covered with old and new bruises, large and small. She was in a dirty condition, and her head was full of vermin, but she was fairly well nourished. Witness went upstairs, and in a corner of the little girl's bedroom, which was in a dirty state and stank abominably, was her bed, a collection of old garments and loo^e feathers, which the defendant said was good enough for her." Defendant to!d the inspector that she took the child out of pity three months ago. The parents had deserted their children. The father had left them two years ago, and the mother, when she came out of the Newpoit Workhouse, had distributed her five children among her relatives, with the exception of Annie. Subsequently, he saw the male prisoner, who was a farm labourer, earning 16s. a week, and he said, We cannot do anything with her she is a dirty child." He admitted beating her. Witness thereupon removed the child to the Newport Union.—Nurse Davies, children's nurse at the Newport Workhouse, said when the child left her care in February she was clean, well-behaved, and nicely-conducted. There were then no marks or bruises upon her. She corroborated the evidence given as to her subsequent condition.—Mr. Henry Richards, butcher, and Dr. W. Bassett, Newport, also gave evidence.—The female defendant stated that she received nothing for the care of the child, and had not seen the mother since she had received the child. Annie had dirty habits, and used bad language.—The Chairman said the Bench con- sidered the case a very bad one. The male prisoner would be sent to prison for three months and the woman for one month, both with hard labour. I. pon hearing the verdict the woman became hysterical, and was removed crying bitterly. The man subsequently joined in, and their cries could be heard for a long time during the next case.

PONTYPOOL. 1 POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. Before W. P. James, Esq. [in the chair], and E. FOWLER, El-q. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—Priscilla Thomas was summoned for cruelty to a horse at Llanhilleth, on the 16th June, and John Thomas, for causing the same.—Defendants pleaded guilty.-P.C. Cotterall said he found Mrs. Thomas driving in a spring cart loaded with groceries. On examining the horse he found a wound 2"; inches long aud Jv inches wide under the saddle.—John Thomas denied the extent of the wound, and said there ciuld not be much the matter, as he had been offered X25 for her.-Blrs. Thomas was fined 10s., and John Thomas 12s. 6d. ASSAULT.—Levi George was summoned for an assault on William and Jane Ashman, at Cwmynyscov, on the 16th June.—William Ashmau said that at 12 o'clock on Saturday night, Levi and William George came up to his house. The latter called him a fraud, and Levi struck him on the face. Mrs. Ashman came out to defend witness and George struck her and she fell on top of him.—Mrs. Ashman corroborated, and said that the men battered the door.—Cross-examined She admitted throwing a bucket of water at Levi, but this was after she was struck.—Mrs, Evans corroborated.—Levi George admitted pushing Ashman, but said be did not see Mrs. Ashman until she threw the water.—William Morgan corroborated as to the push, but said that no blows were struck.—Fined 10s. in each case. ASSAULT ON A BROTI-IFR.-Caleb George was summoned for an assault on his brother, Levi George, at Cwmynyscoy, on the 16th June.—The brothers quarrelled with reference to some property which their father had left. After hearing evidence defendant was fined 10s. EMBEZZLEMENT.—Thomas Michael was charged with embezzling the sum of £ 2 Os. 6d., the property of Thomas Brown, grocer, Pontypool, on the 28th May.—Thomas Brown said that the defendant had been a haulier in his employ, and on the 28th May he took a load of corn to Mr. Llewellyn's at the Sovery Farm, and did not account for the money after he came home. On the following Saturday witness found that defendant had been paid for the corn. Michael had then left his service.—Lewis Llewellyn, farmer, said that he paid defendant E2 Os. 6d. and had a receipt. -Defendant said. he received the money but had no intention to do Mr. Brown out of it. He lost the money. He had had over JB20 from Mr. Llewellyn before and had paid it honestly. When Mr. Brown came to him about it he said he would try to re-pay it.—The Clerk That was the reason Mr. Brown wanted to withdraw it.—The magistrates said they were sorry they could not inflict a fine, and sentenced defendant to seven days' hard labour. CONSCIENCE STRICKEN. Laybourne Taylor, collier, was charged with stealing a bicycle, value JE8, the property of Mr. J. E. Woolley, at Pontypool, on the 25th April.-Frailk Blackman, assistant to Mr. Woolley, said that on the 28th April, he let out on hire the bicycle which was produced in Court to the man who gave the name of L. Taylor, Tranch. He did not recognise the defendant as the man. The machine was hired for an hour, but was not returned. A deposit of 5s. was made.-Defendaiit I did hire a bicycle, but my mind was not satisfied, and I came and gave myself up.—Ernest Watson Marriott, bicycle dealer, Hereford, said the defendant came to him and said he wanted to sell the bicycle, as he was joining the Army. Witness went round to the police to see if any machine was reported as stolen, and finding nothing unsatisfactory be baught the machine for 2.1 5s. The machine was valued at £ 8, but it was almost impossible to estimate the value of a second hand machine.—Mr. J. E. Woolley said that the value of the machine wa* £ 8.—Supt. James said that on Monday morning the prisoner gave himself up at Pontypool for stealing the machine. He said that he had sold it at Hereford in the name of George Perrett, and from his statement witness went to Hereford and obtained the machine.—Defendant -pleaded guilty, and said that this was the first time he had been before the Court.—Prisoner was committed to gaol for six weeks, and an order for the restoration of the bicycle was made.—Mr. Marriott applied for his expenses. He was a poor man and could not afford to lose his train fare and the time he had been away from business. He did all he could to find out whether there was anything wrong before he bought the machine. After some consideration, the Clerk said that the magistrates could only give applicant his second class railway fare, and 2s. 6d., and an order for this amount was made. I MISCELLANEOUS. Harold Huxley, Thomas Camm, William Noel, Edward Baker and Thomas Baker, were summoned for riotous behaviour at Pontypool. on the 17th June. Fined 7s. 6d. each.—George Taylor, 12, was summoned for stealing coal, value 3d., from the British Colliery, on the 21st June. Fined 5a. The Clerk [to Mrs. Taylor] If this happens again you will probably be charged as an accessory.— Walter Jones was summoned for using profane language, at Garndiffaith, on the 16th June. Fined 10s.—Levi George and Caleb George, brothers, were summoned for riotous behaviour at Cwmynyscoy, on the 16th June. Fined 7s. 6d. each.—William Jenkins was summoned for driving without lights, at Mamhilad, on the 13th June. A fine of os. was imposed.—Edward Evans was summoned for driving without lights at Pontypool on the 13th June. Fined 5s.—Rhoda Nicholas for being drunk and disorderly at Pontypool, on the 22nd June, was fined os.

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MONMOUTHSHIRE FOOTBALL LEAGUE.—At the annual meeting of the Monmouthshire Rugby Football League at Crumlin, Mr. Willis James presiding, the following officers were elected for the ensuing season :-Lord Tredegar, president Mr. Willis James, Crumlin, chairman and treasurer; and Mr. John Games, Aborcarn, hon. sec. The statement of accounts for the past year were considered satisfactory, and Mr. J. Jariatt, Cwmbran, and Mr. A. Johns, Tredegar, were appointed auditors. THE STRAWBERRY CROP.—Kent's strawberry crop, which partly supplies London and the Midlands, is being ruined by the heavy rains of the last few days.

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Fashionable Wedding at MarsMeld- On Tuesday afternoon, the wedding of Miss Eva Margaret Beynon. daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Beynon, J.P., D.L., and of Mrs. Beynon of Bryu Ivor, Castleton, and Captain John Charters Kirk, late of the Royal Artillery, and son of the late Mr. John Kirk. J.P., D.L., of Anne Yale, County Armagh, Ireland, was solemnised at St. Mary's Church, Marshfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. J. King, rector of Wanborough, Wilts, assisted by the Rev. Robert Jones, curate of Marslifield. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. W. Beynon, was attired in a lovely gown of richest ivory satin duchesse made over ivory glace. The overdress was cut into deep Vandykes edged with rtichings of mousseline de soie, the Vandykes being filled in with exquisite Brussels lace, through which could be seen the under skirt, of mousseline do soie flounced and ruched. The bodice, with deep folded waistband, had bell sleeves of lace with undersleeves of mousseline de soie, and was prettily draped with the same materials caught at one side with spray of orange blossom. The court train of satin was fastened at each ehoulder with orange blossoms. She carried a handsome bouquet of white flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Alice, Ciemencs, and Maud Beynon, sisters, and Miss Edna Beynon, cousin of the bride. Their dresses were of ivory Liberty satin nmde in empire style, and having a transparent yoke of lace fastened at the left side with diamond buttons, and a corsage and sleeves of pompadour silk. Masters Cecil and Frank Spooler, nephews of the bridegroom, acted as pages. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Bryn Ivor, the residence of the bride's mother, and amongst the invited guests were, Lord Tredegar, Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, Major and Mrs. Basil Mundy, Sir George and Lady Forestier-Walker, Mr. and Mrs. L. Forestier- Walker, Mr. C. Forestier-Walker, Lady and Miss Morgan, Mrs. Crawshay Bailey, Colonel and Mrs. Mansel, Mrs. Homfray, Sir Francis and Lady Synge, Sir William and Lady MacCormac, &c.

USK V. PENARTH, This match was played at Uak on Saturday, and resulted as follows :— resulted as follows PENAKTH. H. G. Alexander, run out. 8 F. C. Tillett, b Rowntree. 3 S. Turner, b Hill. 42 J. G. Llewellyn, c Hill, b Rowntree.. 33 E. Sweet-Escott, c Edmunds, b Hill.. 16 Binch, b Rowntree. 10 D. Griffiths, c Edmunds, b Rowlltree.. 2 C. Bowring, b Rowntree 3 C. Jones, c Rowntree, b Hill 2 F. W. Morgan, bHill 5 A. Rowles, not out 0 Extras 15 Total. 139 USK. F. Hill, c Jones, b Binch 2 Sergt. Rowntree, c Morgan, b Binch.. 14 T. Rees, c Morgan, b Binch 9 Rev. H. J. Bates, b Morgau 25 G. Pauling, run out 6 J. Waters, c and b Binch 5 Corpl. Thomas, b Binch o F. J. Edmunds, b Morgan 13 W. F. Roberts, not out 9 H. C. Davies, b Morgan 0 W. Stockham, b Morgan 2 Extras. 5 Total. 90

I LLANGIBBY V. NEWPORT 1ST. Played at Llaugibby Castle on Thursday, with the following result:— ILANOIBHY CASTLE. A. West, c Milgue, b Ll. Lloyd. 1 T. Williams, b Williams. 4 J. Walker, b Williams. 0 F. Hill, c Williams, b Milgue. 42 H. Palk, b Williams. 4 J. Wickson, c Massey, b Lloyd 6 W. Davies, c and b Lloyd. 1 (; C. Cook, c and b Gould 5 A. Bowyer, c and b Milgue 3 F. Petty, c and b Gould 3 W. Keunett, run out 0 Extras. 8 Total. 92 NEWPORT. A. J. Gould, at Walker, b Hill,, 32 W. Milgue, b Williams. 1.5 E. C. Lane, b Williams 0 Massey, c Palk, b Williams o S. Hutchens, c Hill, b Williams 9 Ll. Lloyd, b Davies. o E. W. Gould, c Cooke, b Davies 10 W. Bartlett, not out 3 L. Myke, b Davies 3 J. R. Williams, b Hill 6 S. B. Ewes, b Hill. 0 Extras 14 Total. 97 It may be noted that Llangibby did exceedingly well considering the strong team against them.

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War Telegrams. j PRETORIA, Undated (via Bloemfontein, ¡ Wednesday). I General Hutton has fought a smart engagement with General Snyman's commando. He marched from here towards Rustenburg. 011 the Rustenbnrg road he met General Baden-Powell on his way to Pretoria. It was ascertained that General Snyman's commando was in the vicinity, and the two forces joined and attacked the Boers. There was not much fighting. After a slight skirmish the Boers retreated. They could not get away quickly enough, however, and General Hutton captured 150 of them. Two guns also fell J into our hands. General Methnen has fought another successful engagement at Englebrpchts Kop, near Yereeniging. He attacked a body of Boers in a strong position, and drove them off. Another case of abuse of the white flag has occurred near here. A party of Cork Militia were sent to a farm to collect rifles, when the farmer fired on them. The man had given in his submission, and undertaken not to bear arms again. —Central News. BEIRA, Tuesday. Mr. Rhodes is making a tout of all the mines I and towns in Rhodesia. This will probably occupy him three months. All the troops for the Rbcdenan Field Force have now left Beira.- Reutei*. Mr. Bennet Burleigh tends the following to the "Daily Telegraph." PRETORIA, Friday, June 22nd (via Bloemfon- tein, Tuesday, June 26th). I General Sir Archibald Hunter will arrive at Johannesburg to-day and here to-morrow. His troops are guarding the railway, and are echeloned from Klerkdorp. General Pole-Carew's Division yesterday moved from here, and re-occupied the kopjes at Pienaar's Post. It is reported that 2,000 men of Botha's commando are hanging about. On the previous night a few Boers sniped Colonel Henry's z5 mounted infantry, but no casualties occurred. The last two days have been cold, and much rain continues to fall. The railway to the south has been restored. Lord Kitchener is here. Lord Methuen drove De Wet off on Wednesday. De Wet is now pressed from all sides. General Baden-Powell returned to Rustenbnrg on Wednesday, cycling part of the way. Lord Roberts accompanied him to the outskirts of Pretoria, which it is settled shall be the capital. General Baden-Powell is to administer a large dis- trict. Three hundred of General Carrington's Canadians have reached Rustenbnrg. General Baden-Powell recently forwarded a big convoy of waggons which he had captured, to General Carrington. The following despatch was received from Lord Roberts on Thursday PRETORIA, Wednesday (1.40 p.m.) A small force, accompanied by Lieutenant colonel Drieper, consisting of mounted troops and two guns of No. 8 Field Battery, were attacked by a body of the enemy, under Prefers and Nel, on the morning of the 28th, seven miles north of Senekal. Drieper beat the enemy off, and burnt their laager. Our casualties were three killed and ten wonnded. Hunter, temporarily commanding Ian Hamil- ton's column, made one march yesterday, from Heidelberg towards Frankfort, without meeting with any opposition. A body of the enemy attacked the Roodeval Spruit post on the railway yesterday, but were easily beaten off by a detachment of Shropshire Light Infantry, West Australian Mounted Infantry, and a 15-pounder gun on an armoured train. Baden-Powell reports that one of his-patrols captured an influential Boer named Ray, who had been endeavouring to raiae a commando in the Rnstenberg district, and that another patrol brought in over one hundred rifles, making over one thousand rifles and one thousand inferior pieces taken during the last few days. He also states that thirty Liebteiiburg Boers arrived at Rustenburg, going to their homes from Delarey's commando. They said they would have left before had they seen my procla- mation, which is carefully withheld by the Boers in authority. Yesterday was a record market day in Pretoria, farmers from the neighbourhood having come in large numbers to sell their produce. -+-

I The Ashanti Trouble. I The following telegram from Colonel Willcoeks was received at the Colonial Office on Wednesday afternoon: Praohu, June 2fi. Major Wilkinson reached Bekwai, by way of Obuassi, Juno 19. I had written to Governor of Gold Coaat, Kumasi, saying that troops would arrive at Bekwai June 20, if possible, and I am of opinion that Governor may have received letter sent by me, as I have just received letter sent by Governor, bearing date June 17, informing me that he will hold out till June 20. This letter received by Hall at Esumeja, and forwarded to Wilkinson at Bekwai, where it arrived middle of night of June 21. Captain Hall heard firing by seven-pounder guns night of June 21, five shots, then five more. Hall fired two guns as signal. Hall further reports hearing continuance of firing. Wilkinson went immediately from Bekwai, arriving at Esumeja at dawn June 22, marching through torrents of rain. Lieutenant-Colonel Burroughes, with about 500 native soldiers, is going to the north as fast as possible, but the rivers all round in flood, and movements of troops quite impossible, except at a few miles per diem

The Crisis In China. The Secretary of the Admiralty on Wednesday received the following telegram from Rear- Admiral Bruce at Taku, June 25, via Chifu, June 26 — Commander Cradock, in command of the Bi,iti-,Ii contingent tor the relief of Tientsin. reports that Tientsin was communicated with and reinforced on June 23. The Commander-in-Chief reported to be ten miles from Tientsin, hampered by sick and wounded, and engaged with the I enemy. I The following was issued from the Foreign e Office on Wednesday evening:— Telegram from Consul Carles, Tientsin, not dated (probably sent June 24), forwarded from Chifu, June 27 A note has been received by the Commissioner of Customs here from the Inspector-General (Sir R. Hart), at Pekin, dated four p.m. on June 19, in which it is stated that the Foreign Legations had been desired to leave Pekin within 24 hours. "Admiral Seymour is believed to be at Peit Sang, about nine miles to the north of Tientsin. Heavy firing has been heard in that direction during the last 36 hours.' S CHIFU, Thursday. Admiral Seymour has been relieved. He failed to establish communication with Pekin. His force suffered greatly. He is now retiring to Tientsin. The Russian, Colonel Stessel, commanding the combined international forces, 10,000 strong, is supposed to be proceeding to Pekin. There is no news from the Capital. Chinese troops before Pekin are estimated to number between 40,000 and (;O,(ioo men. Boxers are swarming in all directions. SIMLA, Thursday. Two more Coolie Corps, each of 1,000 men, will proceed to China. Captain Watson, of the Central Indian Horse, with Captain Boddam, of the 5th Gurkhas, will command one, and Captain Drake Brockman, 5th Bengal Infantry, will command Indian Horse, with Captain Boddam, of the 5th Gurkhas, will command one, and Captain Drake Brockman, 5th Bengal Infantry, will command the ether, Lieut. Beatty, 9th Bengal Lancers, assisting. The stall of the 2ad Brigade will embark at Bombay. SHANGHAI, Thursday, June 28th, (9.5 p.m.). It is reported, on good Chinese authority, that the Government are alarmed at the foreign military preparations, and have issued an edict ordering the preomptory suppression of the Boxers, and announcing their decision to protect the Legations at all hazards The Chinese Government officially states in a message dated Monday that the Legislations in Peking continue to receive Imperial protection. It is reported that Japan is mobilising a force of 20,000 men for service in China. The Admiralty on Tuesday evening issued the following telegram from Rear-admiral Bruce, at Taku, dated Tuesday afternoon:- .J ust received news from Consul at Tientsin, June 25th Commander-in-Chief few miles north of Tientsin short of provisionta urgently in need of reinforcements. Combined force of 2.000 men gone to his relief, and engagement going on now.'

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COACH ACCIDENT AT BOURNEMOUTH. The Bournemouth coach "Tally Ho," in turning a difficult corner at Buckland, near Lymington. on Wednesday, went right over. It was crowded with a party of excursionists, seven of whom were seriously injured. IRON AND STEEL TRADE.-A meeting of the iron and steel workers' joint committee was held at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny, on Monday, when wages were advanced HJd per cent. from the 1st day of Yuly, 1900. -> I A CAM? DIFFICULTY".—At Bulford Camp on Salisbury Plain it has been found impossible to secure sufficient labour to carry out the scheme ot permane-nt huts for the accommodation of field artillery, and as the work is to be completed by the j early purt of September, it has baen deemed I expedient by the military authorities to employ the services of the Royal Monmouthshire Engineer I Militia, now quartered at Aldershot. This will afford the engineer militia a rare opportunity to obtain practical experience in barrack buildiug.

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THE INVENTOB OF PRINTING.—The celebration of the five hundredth anniversary of the birth of Johannes Gutenburg, the inventor of printing, was inaugurated on Saturday, at Mayence, with the opening of a typographical and historical exhibition. The Grand Duke of Hesse and the authorities were present. The city was decorated and the celebra- tions lasted for several days. CADBURY'S COCOA is absolutely pure, and is there- fore the best Cocoa. It is a refreshing, stimulating drink, and a nutritious food, containing no foreign substances, such as kola, malt, hops, &c. The fact cannot be too strongly impressed that Cocoa must be unadulterated to ensure its fullest beneticial effects Always insist on having CtDzujtyls-Soici only in Packets and Tins-as other Cocoas are often substituted or the sake of extra profit.

Cyclists, Light Up! J Sun., July 1, 9 18 Thurs., July 5, 9 17 Mon., „ 2, 9 18 Fri., „ 6, 9 16 Tues., 3, 9 18 Sat., 7, 9 16 Wed., „ 4, 9 17 (One hr. aft. S'set.) 4th V 01. Batt. South Wales Borderers G (Usk) Company. Orders for the Week commencing July 1st, 1900. Sunday, Church Parade at 10.30 a.m. Monday, Company Drill, at 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, Fitting Equipment at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, Class Firing, at 5 p.m. Friday, Recruits' Drill, at 8 p m. Saturday, Class Firing from 4 p.m. Battalion Drill at Pontypool, to-morrow, Saturday, 30th, parade at 2.45 p.m. drill Order with Water Bottles. By Order, J A. W. WHITE. Captain, Com. G Company. 1- PRINTING AT THE OFFICE OF THIS PAPER.

■ A Splendid Gift to the Nation. The Wallace collection, to which the public were first admitted on Monday, constitutes the inosc splendid gift which has ever been offered by an individual to this country, and it is probably safe to say that it has had no parallel in the history of Europe. The value of the incomparable collection of works of art, has been variously estimated at between three and seven millions. The range is rather a wide one, but at any rate the cost of the property must have beeu enormous, and durinsr the time that it his been prepared for public exhibition, a gentleman whom Sir John Murray Scott suggested aa a possible Chancellor of the Exchequer, manifested his sense of its value by suggesting that the Govern- ment might have pawned the collection in order to meet the expenses of the Boer war. This noble gift. which recalls Mr. Ryland's bene- faction to Manchester, but is on a much larger scale, is an outcome of the princely expenditure of two successive Marquises of Hertford, supplemented by that of Sir Richard W allace. whose widow, a Frenchwoman, bestowed it upon the nation. The bequest comprises a large number of paintings and drawings, of almost priceless value, a comprehensive array of armour of various periods, concerning which it is said that Sir Richard Wallace sp;tred nothing to make it complete; Shres porcelain, comparable only to the Queen's at Windsor, and Buckingham Palace, an assemblage of Irench furniture, and objects of art unequalled in thIS, Country, and probably even in France; and there are many other features of a collection so vast that it would require many days to effect a thorough inspection of all its riches. The labour of arranging it all for public exhibition must have been enormous, but the task has at length been completed, and the treasures are preserved at Hertford House, which also becomes the property of the nation. The formal opening took place last week, when ap- propriate reference was made by the Prince of Wales and Lord Rosebery to the circumstances of the gift, and especially to the munificence of the late Lady Wallace, and to the eminent ser. vice rendered by Sir John Murray Scott in helping to carry into effect the wishes of his friend whose memory—ae he justly remarked—will ever be cherished as that of a great benefactress of thd British nation. Printed and Published by THE COUNTY OBSBKVHR," NEWSPAPER and PRINTING COMPANY, Limited, by JAMES HBNIty CLARK, at their Offices, Bridgei Street. Usk, in the County of Monmouth, Saturday, June 30tb, 1900*

ABERGAVENNY: POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. Before Lieut.-Col. W. H. WIIEELEY (chairman), and Dr. S. H. STSEL. COIUNTY BUSINESS. THE ADJOURNED CARRIAGE CASE.—Prudence Adams had been summoned to the Court held on the 13th inst., for usiug a cart without a license, aud it was adjourned until to-day, when, after legal argument, it was again adjourned for a fortnight for the decision. Mr. Iltyd Gardner was for the defence. CRUELTY TO TWO SHEEP.—James Russell, farmer, Bettws, Llantillio Pert-holey, was charged with cruelty to two sheep, the property of John Morgan, a neighbouring farmer, by causing his dog to bite them on the 22nd iiist.-Defendant was warned to be more particular in fu t urewith his dog, and being given the benefit of the doubt the case was dismissed. BOROUGH BUSINESS. A COLLIER IN TROUBLE,—William James Evans, collier, Tredegar, was charged with attempting to enter a train whilst it was in motion, and further with assaulting Charles Lloyd Morris, station master at Brecon Road Railway Station.— Defendant pleaded guilty.—Mr. J. Bishop appeared on behalf of the London and North Western Railway Company, and called evidence.— Defendant, who said he was eorry, was fiued as. and costs in each case, in all 27s. 6d., or 14 day'. MAINTENANCE ORDERS.—Mr. W. H. P. Scanlon, clerk to the Board of Guardians, applied for orders to enforce the payment of certain sums for which orders had been granted by the Court. and which were in arrear. Orders were made against £ reorge Williams; Alfred Francis, Brighton; James Clark, Hereford; and William Clark, Hereford. MISCELLANEOUS.—Thomas Welton was fined 2s. 6d. including costs, for committing a breach of the bye-laws of the town.—John Francis, for being drunk and disorderly in Frogmore-street, on Saturday night last, was fined 5s. and costs, or 7 days'.—William Davis, labourer, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Byefield Laue, on the night of the 22nd inst. The Bench lectured him, and ordered him to pay 5s. including costs.—John Williams charged with being drunk on the Monmoath-road at 10.20 p.m. on Sunday, was fined 5s. including costs.