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CAERLEON. I Ac M. A. Evans, Newsagent Cross-street, TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Saturday Mrs. Dando, of Caerleon, who was in a trap attached to a pony being driven along Clarence-place, in the direction of Maindee, was thrown out as the result of a collision with another vehicle, but fortunately was not much injured. There appeared to be no blame attached to anyone.

CHEPSTOW. Ayent.-Miss Clark I LABOURERS' STRIKE.—At a special meeting of members of the National Amalgamated Labourers' Union, held at Cardiff on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of receiving a repot t from their officials regarding the action of the employers against the men's working rules, a resolution confirming the action taken by the officials was passed unanimously, and the meeting agreed to levy Is. per week on the members of the Cardiff branch, to be given to the men on strike at Chepstow, in addition to their strike pay.

w LLANGIBBY. CONFIRMATION.—The Right Rev. Dr. Lewis, Bishop of Llandaff, administered the rite of confirmation to a large number of candidates at Llangibby Church, on Monday. This interesting ceremony was the first visit of the Diocesan to Llangibby since 1862. His lordship was met at the church by the Rev. Herbert Addams-Williams, R.D., Canon Bedwell, aud the Revs. C. T. Salus- bury, W. J. C. Liudsay, and I). J. Sprowle. After the service the Bishop and the clergy took lunch with Dr. Rutherfoord Harris and Mrs. Harris at Llaugibby Castle.

LLANTRISSENT. I ANNUAL PARTY.—The annual tea party took place on Wednesday, when the music of the Usk Volun- teer Baud was, as usual, much appreciated. The ground was in splendid condition for dancing and games. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Hawker, Mrs. Osborne, and Mrs. Evans, assisted by willing helpers, pre- sided at the tea tables, and Miss Evans, Miss Thomas, Miss Williams, Miss Jenkins, Miss Hunt, and Mr. Hayward were sellers of tickets. Prizes were given by Lady Elizabeth Lsgge for cottage gardens and sports; by Mrs. Jones and Miss Annie Thomas,for wild flowers collected by scholars; by the managers for attendance at school; and by Miss Mitchell for Rood conduct and needlework. There were eight entries for gardens. Taking 100 marks as the maximum, the prize winners were George Rogers, 75, 31!. 9d.; Edwin Roberts, 75, 3s. 9d.; Miss Jenkins, 70, 2s. (¡d.; Mrs. Williams, 70, 2s. C)d.; James Paget, 70, 2s. 6d. For flowers- 1st, H. Mitchell; 2ud, T. Morgan 3rd, Willie Jones. For good attendance-H. Mitchell, 417 out of a possible 419 Charley Price, 415 Harry Paget. 391; Ada Miles, 384; Agnes Price, 378. For good conduct—Mary Price, Fred Williams. For needle- work—Cissie Paget, silver thimble. The Vicar said that Luly Elizabeth Legge took great interest in the people of the parish, and was always pleased to see them happy and enjoying themselves in our beautiful Monmouthshire air and scenery. and next year she intended to give more prizes for garden produce, flowers, and sports. The prizes for wild flowers would teach the children to take an interest in the beauties of nature, and the prizes for attend- ance and conduct were very important, for in a few years the welfare of our country will depend upon the children of to-day. He hoped the parents would encourage their children to look upon tbe managers and teachers as their best friends, and do all they can to help the teachers in their important and useful work. Cheers were given for Lady Legge, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Miss Mitchell, and Mr. Powell for the use of the field. The Rev. C. T. Salusbury, was the judge of the gardens.

I MONMOUTH. Agent.-Mr. Cal'rep. Bookseller. Monmouth. I RELEASED FROM CAPTIVITY.—Ex-Co-Sergt-Major 1. Williams, of Whitecross Street, has received an intimation from the War Office that his son, Lance- Corpl. R. G. Williams, who was wounded and taken prisoner at Thaba Nchu on March 31st, is amono- those released from captivity at Pretoria. ° MOTOR-CAR TRIAL AWARD.-In the awards for the best performance during the recent motor-car 1,000 miles trial, the gold medal for privately owned vehicles, was awarded to the Hon. C. S. Rolls. The conditions of the award were that the vehicle should have been accompanied throughout the tour and driven and steered at least half the distance by the owner. Mr. Rolls' oar, as is well-known, is a 12 h.p. Panhard. IDENTIFICATION OF CRIMINALS.—The Home Secre- tary has appointed Lord Belper (chairman) Mr. A. De Rutzen, Metropolitan police magistrate; Mr. F. A. Bosanquet, common sergeant; and Mr. C. S. Murdook and Mr. C. E. Troup, of the Home Office, with Mr. C. Lubbock, of the Home Office, as secretary, to be a committee to inquire into the working of the method of identification of criminals by measurements and finger prints, and administra- tive arrangements for carrying out same, and to report whether any and what changes are desirable. COMMITTED TO QUARTER SESSIONS.—At the Shire Hall, Monmouth, on Tuesday, Charles Henry Lewis, 22, a private in the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers, was committed to the Quarter Sessions on a charge of stealing a bicycle, value £ o, the property of Messrs. Love and Sou, Monmouth, on June 18th.-The evidence alleged that prisoner hired the bicycle, rode it to Abergavenny, and there sold it for t2 104. He then joined the South Wales Borderers, and wae arrested at Brecon Barracks by P.S. Tucker.— Prisoner, whose home is at Tidenham, near Chepstow, was admitted to bsil. GRAMMAR SCHOOL SUCCESSES.—My. F. F. Beach, son of Mr. H. Beach, of Monmouth, has just been placed in the first-class in the final1 honour school, of mathematics in the University of Oxford. Mr. Beach holds an ^80 scholarship in Brasenose College, and has already obtained a first-class in mathematical moderations.—Mr. B. J. Glancy, has recently bean elected to an open classical exhibition of X45 a year in Exeter College, Oxford. Mr. Glancy is only seventeen years of age.Ur. George Preece, also of Monmouth School, was fifth in the recent open competition for engineer studentships in the Royal Navy, and proceeds to the training college at Devonport.

NEWPORT. Agents—Messrs Greenland and Co.. Ne,vj,ents W o FS KM EX AT DINNER.—At the invitation of fiber Mayor of Newport, Councillor George Greenland, past and present employees of the Dos Works, to the uumber of about 400, were entertained at the Drill Hall, Stow Hill, on Saturday evening. AERATED WATER COMPANY.—The London Gazette of Friday night stated that at an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Newport Aerated Water Company (Limited), recently held at the Westgate Hotel, Newport, Mon., it was resolved and duly confirmed that the, company be wound up voluntarily. Mr. Walter Hunter, of Newport, accountant, and Mr. John Young, of Newport, auctioneer, have been appointed liquidators for the purposes of such winding up. HARBOUR BOARD.-Alderman Bear presided at the monthly meeting of the Newport Harbour Board on Wednesdav.-The report of the works committee was adopted, including a recommendation to provide a series of harbour lights by means of Wigram's patent oil lights, which, it was stated, would neces- sitate a first outlay of E400 and a cost of f35 per annum for maintenance.—The harbour dues showed a decrease of £ 40 Os. 7d. in June, 19 )0, as com- pared with June, 1899. and there was a deoreaie for the quarter of Y,209 16s. 2d. BATHING FATALITY.—Matthew Thompson and George Hague went to bathe in the Ilonmouthshire Canal, on Wednesday morning. They were unable to swim, and Thompson, getting out of his depth, sank. Hague attempted to rescue him, but, finding it impossible, ran for assistance and returned with a man named Fred Bennet, 14, Hoskins-street, who got Thompson out of the water, but life was extinct, the body having been in the water for over twenty minutes. Deceased, who was 28 years of age and single, and was employed at the Glass Works, was a native of Yorkshire. BOARD OP GUARDIASTS.—Mr. T. Dutfield presided at Saturday's meeting. A letter from the Caerleon Urban District Council, suggesting that the Board should see to the kerbing and channelling at Caerleon Schools, now that the railings had been erected, was read. It was decided to take no action in the matter, the opinion being expressed that the District Council should do the work themselves.—The Clerk read letters from Colonel Morgan, M.P., and Mr. Albert Spicer, M.P.. acknowledging the receipt of the Board's resolution respecting sailors and soldiers broke in war," both promising to do their utmost to further the principle of the memorial. DEATH OF MR. JAMBS DAVIS.-We regret to hear of the death of 31r. James Davis, who was for many years secretary to the Newport Conservative Association. The deceased: gentleman resigned that office about eight years ago, in consequence of an attack of paralysis which kept him practically an invalid to the time of his death on Friday morning last. As secretary to the Conservative Association, deceased was very active in the discharge of his duties. He was also actively connected with the Oddfellows. Deceased, who was 65 years of age at the time of his death, and a. widower, resided with his daughter at Glendower, Risca-road. NEWPORT RIPLE CLUB.—The Mayor of Newport on Wednesday evening inaugurated the newly- established rifle club which has been formed in the town, as the outcome of the Prime Minister's: suggestion some weeks ago that civilians should make themselves familiar with shooting. The club has already a membership of about 150, and great accessions are taking place. Lord Tredegal has placed a suitable building at the cattle market -it the disposal of the members for Morris-tube practice, and, as the Chairman (Mr. W. Stauley Jones) stated on Wednesday, the committee were negotiating to obtain a good outdoor range close to the town. There was no spirit of rivalry in the Volunteer movements, and the Chairman an- nounced that he was trying to make amends at 44: for what be wished to do at 24 years of age.—The Mayor, before firing the first shot, expressed the hope that the club would meet with every encouragement, and be a great success.—Several members began practice at the range on Wednesday. FATAL BICYCLE ACCIDENT.—Mr. E. B. Rees, held an inquest at the Town Hall, Cardiff, on Friday. touching the death of Mrs. Simpson, 70 years of age, wife of Mr. Frank Simpson, secretary of the Cardiff Advertising Co., who was knocked down by a cyclist, named Moore, in High-street, Newport, on June 1st, and sustained injuries to which she succumbed at her home at Roath, on July 4th.— The evidence of Joseph Embury, who saw the accident, showed that the deceased lady was struck in the back while she was walking within a. couple of feet of the middle of the road. She unstained a nasty gash on the back of the head, from which blood flowed profusely.—Lionel Moore, the cyclist, said that he rang his bell when he saw Mrs. Simpson and tried to get past her ou the left. But the deceased, hearing the bell, tried to step on the pavement, and thus walked right in front of the machine. He rode a 96in. geared machine, to which no brake was attached. The impact caused the woman to fall on her back. At the time of the accident he was riding at the rate of about five miles an hour.-Dr. Blight said that death was due to shock to the system and concussion of tbf* brain.—A verdict of "Accidental death" was. returned, coupled with the expression of opinion: that the evidence of Herbert Davies that Moore was ridiog at a walking pace down a decline could not be accepted in its entirety.—Mr. D. Roger Evans, of Newport, on behalf of Moore, expressed his sympathy and sorrow with the relatives of the deceased.—The Coroner exonerated Moore from blame, but added that he thought cyclists should get off their machines and walk when passing through crowded thoroughfares.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN BELLE VUE PARK. I A sensation was caused at Newport on Sunday evening by a report that a man had attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat in Belle Vue Park. Quite early in the evening, and when there were a large number of people in the grounds, Mr. Trowbridge, the Park superintendent, discovered a man lying on his back, about 200 yards from the upper gate, with his throat cut and bleeding profusely. He at once sent for the Infirmary ambulance, and Sweetraan, the house porter, took it to the Park, and with P.C. Huggins rendered first aid. They then conveyed the man to the Infirmary. An examination disclosed a gash about two inches long and half an inch deep, but fortunately the wind-pipe had not been injured. Two knives, one a small pocket-knife and the other a larger one, both bloodstained, were found by the man's side. In his pocket was found a. small cash-book containing the name Alfred Mitchell, 28, Bloomfield-road, Uxbridge-road. London, W., and also a racing guide. Mitchell told the House Surgeon that he had walked from Cardiff that day, and was so destitute that he had been driven to do the deed. Mitchell was respectably dressed.

DINNER TO THE UNIONIST CANDIDATE FOR. CARDIFF. A dinner was given by the chairman, directors, and members of the Cardiff Conservative Club to Mr. Joseph Lawrence, Unionist candidate for the united boroughs of Cardiff, Cowbridge, and Llantrisant, on the club premises on Mondty night, and was a great success in every respect.

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GANE (LiI?JSLL), FOR COTTAGE FURNITURE. ARTISTIC, YET INEXPENSIVE MIDDLE-CLASS FURNITURE Displayed on Ground Floor, 1st Floor and Galleries. For this particular branch of the Furnishing Art, P. E. Gane, late TRAPNELL & GANE, excel, having been identified with and responsible for much of the advance made of late years in the application of true principles of Art, in the manufacture of Inexpensive Furniture. It is remarkable for what a moderate amount a house may be furnished with reliable goods, betraying that fitness of colour and form so gratifying to the refined taste, No firm is better able to show how happily Economy and Beauty may be combined in the Furnishing of the house. As a preliminary to a visit to the Show- rooms, P. E. Gane invites intending pur- chasers to send for the Beautifully Illus- trated Guide to Furnishing, which is sent Gratis and Post Free to any address. GANE (™:SLt), FOr. ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE MIDDLE-CLASS FURNITURE. BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE OF THE HIGHEST CLASS. Furniture of a type suited for the equipment of the Mansion and large Residences is shown on the 2nd and 3rd Floors of P. E. Gane's immense Furniture Showrooms at 161 & 162, Commerc;al Street, Newport. Completely fitted specimen rooms enable Customers to accurately judge of the final effect of different schemes of Furnishing. The very large operations of this depart- ment at the Newport, Bristol, and Cardiff branches afford all unqualified assurance that purchasers may benefit by the results of ex- tensive training in the latest and best phases of the Furnisher's Art. There is a great difference between the mere buyer and distributor of Furniture and the Firm with a reputation for the design and manufacture of Artistic House plenish- ings. The firm of P. E. Gane, late Trapnell and Gane, has stood in the front rank as designers and makers of Furniture for over three quarters of a century. ri-AMl? /LATE TRAPNELL VJIXIN-EJ AND GANE J? FOR BEAUTIFUL MANSION FURNISHINGS. ADDRESSES 161 and 162, Commercial Street, NEWPORT. 38-41, Queen Street CARDIFF. 38, 39, 40, College Green BRISTOL. JPublic Notice, TO OUR READERS. By special arrangement we shall each Friday receive Special War Telegrams up to the time of going to Press. Sales by Auction. By Messrs. JAMES STRAKER & SON. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Llangovan and Raglan. VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM FOR SALE MESSRS. JAMES STRAKER & SON WM OFF for 8ALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION at th e THREE SALMON'S HOTEL, USE, On MONDAY, the 20th AUGUST, 1900, At Three for Four o'clock iu the Afternoon, subject to Conditions of Sale to be then produced, all that Freehold Farm, called "LITTLE LLANGOV AX," situate in the Parishes of LLANGOVAN and RAGLAN, in the County of Monmouth, in the occupation of Mr. DAVID JONEB, containing an acreage of 122a. Or. 23p., of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land. The farm is surrounded by land of His Grace the Duke of Beaufort; S. R. Bosanquet, Esq.; C. C. Tyler, Esq.; and Mr. Williams. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONEEBS, at Abergavenny, or to Mr. T. GWYNNE POWELL, Solicitor, Brynmawr. By MESSRS. MARFELL & POOLE. Twyn Square, Usk. SALE OF Household Furniture and Effects, which MESSRS. MARFELL AND POOLE have been J'JL instructed by 11K. PENHOHWOOD, to SELL BY AUCTION, as above, On MONDAY, JULY ItJTH, 1900. PARTICULARS Sofa, in leather, arm, cane-seated, and Windsor chairs, basket do., oak chest, kitchen table, fender and fire irons, pictures, wood and iron bedsteads, feather beda, mattresses, wash stands, dressing tables, toilet glasses, clock, tool chest, scales and weights, set of harness, mangel, &c., &c. Sale at 2.30 prompt. Auctioneers' Offices. Trostrey Court, Usk. APPOINTMENTS, &c., FOR WEEK! Ending July 21st, 1900. Sat. 14—Pontypool Petty Sessions, 11 a. tu. Sun. 15-Fifth Sunday after Trinity. [ St. Swithin's Day. Mon. 16—Usk Cattle Market. Tues. 17-Abergavenny Market. Wed. 18-ewport Cattle, Cheese, & Corn Mkts Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Thurt 19-Usk Petty Sessions. Sat 21-Pontypool Petty Sessions, 11 a.m. Sale by Tender. To Farmers, Graziers & Others. Growing Crops on firyncain Furln. Penpergwm, nr. Abergavenny. ■■ FOR SALE BY TENDER, the growing Crops: 1' (Grass, Clover, &c.), on the following fields of the above Farm No. on Tithe Map. A. R. P. 338 5 1 28 Grass. 339 4 1 15 340 5 0 16 Orchard 341 4 0 37 342 5 1 37 „ 344 6 2 26 „ 345 6 0 13 „ Tenders endorsed "Grass Crops" will be received and opened by me, the undersigned, up to 12 o'clock on MONDAY, 16th JULY, 1900. Buyer to harvest and remove the crop by the 25th July, 1900, The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES E. PARSONS, Auctioneer, Central Chambers, Newport, Mon. 26th June, 1900. An Acknowledgment. MR. and MRS. ANDREW DA VIES wish to thank very much all kind friends who voted or in any way assisted them to become Pensioners of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. LIFinthrothy, Dingestow, July 11th, 1900.

Births, Marriages, & Deaths. Z5 Announcements Of Births, Marriages and Deaths are in- serted at a uniform charge of Is each, unless such words as No cards, No flowers' are added, when the 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 o Is 6d per inch in depth,

The Agricultural Outlook. 15 Every season the agricultural journals and some of the great general newspapers institute a comprehensive inquiry into the condition and prospects of the crops the kingdom through. The Times has just completed its investigations on the land, and we are pleased to find it able to state, as the result of a collation of the reports col- lected, that the results of the inquiry are more satisfactory on the whole than might have been anticipated, in view of the general character of the season. Pro- verbially, we know, a dripping June brings all things in tune," and it would seem, our contemporary says, that the showery weather which prevailed in the latter half of last month made VERY CONSPICUOUS .AMENDS for the privations experienced by most of the staple crops during the cold, dry, and windy spring. We gather from the "Times" tables that, whilst the condition of the wheat crop in Great Britain is inferior to that of a year ago, the condition of the barley crop is better and that of oats considerably better. This is true, moreover, of each section of the island, excepting that in Wales the current condition of the wheat crop is identical with that of a year ago. The interest in the bean crop is mainly English nearly 95 per cent. of the field beans in Great Britain belonging to England. At an average of 94 the general condition for England is 1'5 higher than a year ago, notwithstanding which about one- half of the counties return the crop lower than last July. Of potatoes about 70 per cent. of the area in Great Britain belongs to England and 25 per cent, to Scotland, and the averages for these two sections of the island are 93-6 and 98-5 respectively. Though the "Times" reports show a dozen English counties to average the root crops lower than a year ago, the general position is far superior to that of last July. MANGELS ARE DECIDEDLY SUPERIOR to turnips and swedes. Grass crops of all kinds, including both grazing lands and hay fields, work out in the collation far better than last year, when they were seriously handicapped by the drought of June. Peas as a field crop are almost exclusively confined to England, the average for which works out at 93, as against 89 5 a year ago. The cultivation of hops is restricted to about half a dozen counties of England, and Kent alone claims something like two-thirds of the entire hop acreage. The general condition works out at the disappointingly low level of 11, as against 90 last July. The position in Kent is rather better than in the other hop counties. The examination leads to a favourable outlook in the case of all crops save wheat and hops, and it is argued that there is a chance still, with the most auspicious weather conditions, for an improvement in the position of the bread cereal. Speaking generally, therefore, the survey of the land leaves cause for thank- fulness, though doubtless the farmer will have his grumble.

[We do not necessarily endorse all our correspondent writes.-ED. '(J.O."] It is more than probable that bad the South African war progressed as expeditiously to a conclusion as the signal success of Lord Roberts' spleudid strategy seemed to have suggested, had there been no Commission to enquire into the serious charges respecting the treatment of our sick and wounded soldiers, and, thirdly, had there been no Chinese imbroglio to tax the resources of diplomacy, a general election would come off in the Autumn. As it is we shall doubtless be in its throes some time next year. This brings me to the subject of registration, upon which I should like just to make a few remarks. As the next register will be the one upon which there will be a general political fight, the win or the loss, it is important that Conservatives and Unionists should see that everyone of their faith who is eligible is placed upon the lists, and that no slip shall be responsible for the omission of a possible elector in any section. Of course it is elementary knowledge that every householder must, by the 20th July, have paid the rates on his qualifying property which were due on Jan- uary 5th last. If living in a house for which the landlord pays the rates, he should ascertain that they have been paid. If they have not, the occupier may pay them so as to save the dis- qualification which would otherwise ensue, and recoup himself by deducting it from the next rent payment. ,t' "Old lodgers "—those who appear upon the present lists-must claim for the continuation of their existing vote before July 25th, or they wiil be uuder the necessity of claiming as new lodgers. In the former case the advantage is gained of having to be given formal notice of opposition before the Revising Barrister, and in the absence of such notice their presence is not required in the Registration Court; whereas, if they claim as new lodgers they are liable to opposition without notification, and, to be on the safe side, must appear in support of their claim. As Mr. J. Maitland Watkins, in effect, said at a recent meeting every good Unionist should act as a registration-agent to the extent of his opportunities, and, by keeping his eyes and ears open, be capable of affording ereat and valuable help to his party in this most important part of political organization. The other day I referred to the quotations made by Dr. Rutherfoord Harris from Noncon- formist manifestoes re the righteousness of the war in South Africa. I would here add another witness thereto. The Rev J. C. Harris, Congregational minister of Johannesburg, has just come over to this country as a delegate from the Vigilance Committee, and in an address on "The causes and issues of the war," recently delivered before a Liberal audience in Battersea, he testified in the name of the British community in Johannesburg, that the war had been inevitable. The conflict was not between men, but between moral forces and great political issues, between progress and rooted ignorance, he said. The fact that there were capitalists in Johannesburg was accidental and subsidiary. Magnanimity brought this country into contempt. Boers were slim by nature, and it was part of their life to deceive, though, up to a certain point, they were straightforward and pious. They had been blindly led by a corrupt clique. We'll fitjht for our homes," said they. Poor fools When did England ever seek to make men slaves ? Nothing short of annexation of the two Republics would now be wise. That would remove the chief cause of racial hatred. Yet there are pro-Boers in the land With the advent of Summer weather pure and simple, 'he dust fiend coutinues its vagaries uncoutro led save for the occasional outpourings of the gaiden water-pot in one or two parts of the street. It seems useless to reproach the U.D.C. now. They doubtless feel they have sufficient on their hands with the cattle market project, and would plead that they cannot afford the luxury of a water cart. If I remember rightly, the idea was once entertained (in a half-hearted manner, it is true) of getting standpipes and hose sufficient to manipulate between the hydrants, a member-who had been more of a traveller than his fellows, perhaps—remarking that this was similar to the principle adopted in Gay Paris." Now, in conversation this week with a resident in Bridge-street, it was suggested to me that the tradesmen and others who live in our principal street, might easily, and at compara- tively little cost, combine and remove the nuisance at present undoubtedly caused by the unwatered detritus. They might get a concession to use water from the mains, from the Usk Water Works Company, Ltd., whose supply is sufficient to excite envy on the part of authorities in districts at least ten times as large, and it would then only need the purchase of a statidpipe-or would the U.D.C. lend the one used in connection with the fire engine ?— a reel of hose, and fittings. If the movement progressed as far as that surely the U.D.C. could afford the labour necessary to manipulate the hose when necessary during the Summer. The difficulty in Usk is to find the man who will head and work out such a movement as this. Will one come forth voluntarily now ? The Midsummer Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the County of Monmouth, held at Usk last week, was noteworthy for a couple of reasons. In the first place, occurring in the same week as the Assizes, it was two days later than usual, and in the second place, although there were eight prisoners in the Calendar, the proceedings lasted but It hours. There was practically no administrative business to transact. Four prisoners pleaded guilty, and sentence only had to be delivered three cases- comparatively short depositions—were fully gone into, one being taken in the First Court, and two in the second and the eighth prisoner's case was deferred a second time in consequence of his being on active service on the veldt. Everyone seemed pleased to be able to get off work at noon. • Anent the way in which we should NOT fete our heroic soldiers on their return from South Africa, Colonel Arthur Mackworth, in writing to a contemporary, says :We all admire and honour these men for what they have done, and are still doing. Do not, then, let any of us be a party to reducing them below the level of the brute beast when they reach our shores. It is a pitiful sight to see a poor fellow, who, has deserved our respect and admiration, staggering along the platform of a railway station amidst the jeers of many who would not have had the heart to face one half the danger he has faced, hardly conscious of the degradation that he is undergoing. The man who can induce a brave soldier to make a beast of himself is not his friend." These are plain but painfully true words, and in our national rejoicing, when Tommy conies marching home," may we keep them well to the fore. He has been happy though sober in South Africa, even under the most depressing circumstances, and returns to us a hero. Let us help to keep him one. o!c-: --=-

USK. Agent-Atrs. B. K Jones. Stationer ATHLETICS.—At the Abertillery Sports on Mon- day, Nicholas Pitt, of Usk, won the 120 yards open handicap off the 141 yards' mark. 2 OBITUARY.—We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. James Treharne, of Bridge-street, Usk, which took place on Thursday, about mid-day. Mrs. Trehearne will have the DYMPathy of all. LEGAL SUCcpss.-We are pleased to see that in the list of successful candidates at the recent final examination for solicitors appears the name of Mr. T. P. H. Watkins, eldest son of Mr. T. Watkins, solicitor, Pontypool. ANGLING.—The river remains very low, and we have heard of only one kill," viz., on Monday, Mr. R. Rickards, 131b. The Association Water Bailiffs began netting on Wednesday, and took over 20. On Thursday nine were taken. To-day (Friday) they net from the Crows to Newbridge. FLOWER Sifow.-Arrangements for the Flower Show, which is to be held on Wednesday, August 15th in the Cricket Field, are being completed. Additional prizes are offered this year, and it is to be hoped the event will successfully rival last year's auspicious start of the local Horticultural and Cottage Garden Society. PONTYPOOL R.D.C.—The monthly meeting of this Council was called for the Sessions House, Usk, on Friday evening last. There were present:—Messrs. R. W. Spencer, J.P. (chairman), S. T. Griffin, W. Newman, Job Thomas, T. Watkins (clerk), and R. Derrett (surveyor). The councillors did not form a quorum, so business could not be proceeded with. THE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.—The South Wales Brigade, consisting of the five regiments of the South Wales Borderers, 2nd Glamorgans, 1st Dorsets, and the 3rd Devons, under Brigadier- General Vivian, V.D., enter upon a month's training at Bulford Camp, Salisbury Plain, on Saturday. The muster will be about 5,000. G (Usk) Company, 4th V.B.S.W.B., will parade at the Armoury in complete marching order at 12.30 p.m., and proceed by special train at I p.m. The right half Battalion is timed to arrive at Porton Station about 4.40, and the left half at about 6.40 p.m. Then will follow a route niareli-ct about six miles-to camp. We trust the weather will be favourable for the men, "and that they will spend an enjoyable as well as a useful period nnder canvas MomswooD PARTY.—The annual parochial tea party was held in delightful weather at Monks- wood on Thursday, and attracted a large number of people from Usk, Pontypool, and the district. The Women's Help Society, of Usk. made the event the occasion of their annual outinsr, thereby securing a pleasant afternoon for themselves and affording aid to the organizers in their parish work. The tea was held in the Schoolroom. There were miniature horses," swings, aud sports for the children, with donkey racing; a rifle gallery, cocoa-nut "shies," &c., for the older members of the throng and the Usk Orchestral Band (uuder Bandmaster W. Powell), played ably for the dancers on the sward. A very enjoyable time was spent. Amongst those who assisted at the tea, &c., were:—Mr., Mrs., and Miss Crump, Mr. and Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Bilcliffe, Mrs. Meyrick, the Misses Stinchcombe, and Mr. Jeremiah. The Rev. E. W. W. Pugh took a lively interest in the party, and Deaconess Eleanor and Mrs. Freeman were at the head of the W.H.S. movement. BAPTIST ANNIVERSARY.—The Baptist Sunday School Anniversary was held on Sunday, when special services were held, at which the pastor, the Rev. H. B. Robiuson, was the preacher. In the afternoon, as usual, a service oi song was rendered by the choir and scholars, 11 The Christian Voyage" being the service selected. Mr. James Wheeler ably conducted, Mrs. Hiley was the accompanist, and the pastor and Mr. Frank Jennings gave the connective readings. The singing was very creditable, Miss Aggie Thomas nicely taking two soprano solos. By request, the service of song was repeated in the evening.—On Wednesday the school treat was held in a field kindly lent by Mr. James, at Llancayo, and being favoured with brilliant summer weather, was a very enjoyable function for one and all. Mr. Jennings conveyed the little ones to the scene of the festivities.