County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser Abergavenny and Raglan Herald Usk and Pontypool Messenger and Chepstow Argus

ABERGAVENNY. Agents.—Messrs Davits A Co. Hookgjeller. DEATK OF MRS. M. J. DAVIEs.-The death took place ou Saturday at the residence of her son (Mr. Wallace Davies, 18, Hilda-street, Barry), of Mrs. Mary Jane Davies, vyidow of the late Rev. W. G. Daviee, rector of Llanfihangel Gobion, near Abergavenny.

CHEPSTOW. Agent.-Miss Clark H.M.S. FORMIDABLB.-IT is stated that Penarth has been rejected as the future home of H.M.S. Formidable aud that Chepstow is still under consideration. A committee is tihortly to visit the last named town. U.D C. MEETING.—The Urban District Council met on Monday, Mr. C. H. Clarke presiding. It was resolved to write the Local Government Board asking whether a councillor could sit at the Council and also act in the capacity of a reporter for the public press.—The Medical Officer reported that he did not think it necessary to again order the closing of the Schools owing to measles.—The Surveyor reported that the work of widening Horse Line was being carried out to his satisfaction. —The Medical Officer reported that from 13th March to June 15th. 23 births and 17 deaths were registered. I- GUARDIANS' MEETING. The fortnightly meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Saturday, when Mr. G. Seys presided. In response to inquiries as to the difference between the Monmouthshire county rate basis and the Union valuation, the Chairman stated that he found the figures of the county were the same as those seut from the Up-ion.-The Rev. W. H. Williams asked if the figures similarly agreed with regard to other Unions in the county.-The Chairman thought it was impossible to get at that. A motion by the Rev. N. S. Barthropp that the chairman and vice-chairman of the Board should also be chairman and vice-chairman of all com- mittees, when present, unless expressly excepted, was lost by 14 votes to 11. Mr. Jones, Tidenham, gave notice to eliminate Clause 8 of the Bye-laws, which provided that no out-relief should be given to the wives and families of men in prison. The Master's fortnightly rpport stated that for the first week 37 vagrants were admitted and relieved, against 24 in the corresponding week of last year, and four relieved outside. For the second week the figures were 37. 24, and 2 respectively. Seven tramps were relieved with white tickets during the fortnight. The Rev. W. H. Williams, who last year complained of the increase of the Aloiltnotith, hire County Council call, said he had the pleasure to say that this half-year the call was £ 150 less than the corresponding term of last year. It was resolved to take proceedings against all parishes in arrear with their calls if not paid in a week.

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING. Mr. B. Perry presided at the monthly meeting of this authority, on Saturday, SANITARY AUTHORITY. I With regard to the proposed infectious hospital, the ground would be pegged out assoot, as Mr. Curre hud given it. The Inspector reported the district free from notifiable infectious disease, but there was an epidemic of measle- at Mathern and Caerwent, which, however, had abated, and the public schools would be re-opened at Caerwent next week, and at Mathern the following week. The interview of the Inspector with Mr. H. Davies, of the Shaftesbury Temperance Hotel, Newport, with regard to some alleged insanitary- cottages at Caldicot, showed that Mr. Davies had got the promise of land from Lord Tredegar to enable him to make the necessary alterations, and he was only waiting for Colonel Justice to mark it out. A letter was received from the Shirenewton Parish Council, asking that the District Council put the pump at the village square in order. It seemed that the well was closed some years ago, as the water was contaminated, and Dr. Bond was now instructed to analyse the water. In accordance with the wishes of the inhabitants of Caldicot, it was decided to deepen the ditch by Court House, which had become fouled and choked, at a cost of XIO. A deputation from U IIdy waited on the Council with a grievance. It seemed certain of the houses had taps for which they paid so much a year, the proceeds of which, within Us., was what the Council paid the Great Western Railway Company for the water, so that those who procured their water from the public taps had it practically for nothing. The deputation desired a rate upon the parish, so that the cost of the water supply would be borne by all. The matter was deferred for further consideration. HIGHWAY COMMITTEE. I Mr. P. Price brought forward a motion to provide an assistant to the surveyor, who was getting old, so that the district might be better looked after. He suggested that a certain amount of the surveyor's salary should be deducted towards paying the assistant. It seemed, however, that the surveyor had not been consulted on the matter, and the question was deferred, so that the surveyor's views might be ascertained, a small committee being appointed to go into the subject. The Surveyor stated that one of the roadmen bad already left, and others had threatened to leave, unless their wages were raised to 17s. a week. It was decided not to increase the wages. The tender of Mr. E. Woolley, Magor, to repair the Jockey Bridge, at Undy, for £ 5, was accented.

Miss WICSTO-i.-Tho honorary degree of doctor of law has been conferred upon Miss Weston, of the Royal Sailors' Rest, by the University of Glasgow, at the celebration of their 450th anniver- sary, in token of their warm appreciation of the great work carried on by herself and her coadjutors in the British Navy.

MONMOUTH. ) Agent,—Mr. Caifrey. Bookseller. Monmouth I TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.—A special meeting of the Town Council was hfld on Saturday. The Mayor, Mr. Hamilton T. Baillie, presided, and at the commencement of business, referred to the death of Captain C. C. Powell. He proposed a vute of condolence with deceased's mother and family. This was seconded by Alderman Vistard and carried in silence. —The special business was the consideration of certain matters connected with the sewage disposal scheme, and after a long discussion Mr. Conyers Kirby, engineer, of Newport, was instructed to advertise for tenders for the septic tank, the storm water filters, and one of the rising mains, the remaining work being deferred as not being immediately required.—In response to pressing requests, it was decided to forward Messrs. Bramwell and Harris a cheque for £100 on account. CHURCH tAttALIN.-St. Mary's Parish Church, Monmouth, was almost uncomfortably crowded on Sunday when a collection was ma le towards the fund for the national memorial to the late Queen Victoria. The occasion was marked by a church parade. The Mayor and Corporation marched in procession. The detachment of the R.M.R.E. (M.) was beaded by the band K Company 4th V.B.S.W. B and the fire brigade also took part. The Vicar (Rev. C. F. Reeks) preached an appropriate sermon, in the course of which he said Churchmen would naturally wish that the memorial should take the form of a memorial church worthy of commemorating the late Queen, but as that would exclude Nonconformists, Roman Catholics, etc., it hid to take some other form. The best memorial, however, that they could carry in their hearts would be to imitate her virtues. The memorial hymn was sung during the collection, and at the conclusion of the service the band of the R.M.R.E. (M.), under Bandmaster Hill, played the National Anthem.

I NEWPORT. I I Auents-Mesirs Greenland and Co., Newsagents. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—C douol Lytie presided I at the weekly meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians, held on Saturday. Mr. W. E. Barry, of 53, Hill-street, Abergavenny, the only applicant, was appointed first male attendant, and Mr. T. 0. Evans, County Asylum, Hereford, second male attendant at the Workhouse.—The Local Govern- ment Board wrote approving of the increase in the salary of Mr. C. G. Williams, relieving officer. HARBOUR BOAILD.-The annual meeting of the Newport Harbour Commissioners was hpld on Wednesday, at the harbour offioes.—Mr. H. J. Parntll was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year.-The Chairman in returning thanks, regretted that the Alexandra Docks Company with irew their Bill for the promotion of the extension of the docks in the present session of Parliament. He had been given to understand, however, that a Bill would be promoted in the next session. PRESENTATION TO COLONEL LYNE.—On the occasion of the presentation of an address to Colonel Lyne at the Harbour Board Office, numerous interesting facts in connection with his public career in Newport were brought to light. He has completed 50 years' continuous service on the harbuur board; has been 47 years a member of the corporation has been 50 years a director of the dock company; 32 years a member of the Pilotage Commission, and about the same time a member of the Newport Board of Guardians. He has also been 32 years Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons' Order, has be-n for very many years a fishery conservator, and was more than a quarter of a century ago colonel of the Monmouth, shire Volunteer Artillery, long after leaving the Royal Navy with fifteen years' service.

MR. SPICER AND THE MONMOUTH BOROUGHS. The President and Hall. Sec. of the Newport Free Church Ministerial Association, the Rev. H. Elwyn Thomas and the Rev. Harry Abraham, respectively, forwarded a letter to Mr. Spicer" in high regard for his character and worth, and of sincere regret that his connection with the town in which the Association laboured had been interrupted." To this Mr. Spicer sent a reply of thanks adding that he was sorry the political connection which had existed between himself and the Boroughs was now terminated, but he should ever hope to retain the friendship and esteem of the Free Church Ministers of Newport.

PONTNEWYDD. Agent:-Mr. Z. Lloyd, Butcher. SHOCKING DISCOVERY iinait CWMBRAN.—A mlln named James Thomas, living in strife Hamper Road, Cwmbran, was found on the railway in the neighbourhood of Cwmbran, early on Monday, fearfully injured. He is believed to have been mangled by a passing train, but was unconscious, an:3, therefore, unable to give an explanation. On being conveyed to Newport Infirmary it was found that his skull was fractured, his right foot was fractured, two fingers were off the left hand. and he was in a shockingly bruised and mutilated condition generally.

PONTYPOOL. Agmts-Jlr. J. Harding, Market RooJcstall, and Aiessrs Jones and Edwards FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSED HOSPITAL. Mrs. Johnson, proprietress of the Prince of Wales Theatre, Pontypool, gave a performance in aid of the funds of the proposed new hospital for Ponty- pool. The proceeds realised £ 21. FREH CHURCH COUNCIL.rhe annual meeting of the above was held at Tabetnacle Chapel, when officers were appointed for the ensuing year. Resolutions were passed in favour of Sunday Closing, and Children's Temperance Bills, and against Sir John Gorst's Educatiou Bill. SHOP ASSISTANTS' OUTING.-Oti Thursday the third annual outing of the members of the Pontypool Shop Assistants' Association took place, when a happy company, numbering upwards of 50, spent a most enjoyable day at Crickhowell. The journey (which was made by break) proved decidedly interesting. An excellent tea was partaken of at the Bear Hotel, Crickhowell. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—On Sunday last a memorial service was held in Tabernacle Chapel, in con- nection with the death of the Rev. H. B. Robinson, who had been pastor uf the chapel for the last 12 years. The chapel was appropriately decorated by Mrs. Fletcher; suitable hymns, &c., were sung by the choir, and the fuueral sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Williams, Crane-street. MINERS' MEETING.-At the monthly meeting of the Western Valleys Miners' Council on Saturday at Abertillery, Mr. W. Brace (agent) reported that trouble had arisen at Llauhilleth Colliery in connection with the examination of mines by workmen, owing to the attitude of some of the under officials, with whose conduct, he was pleased to say, Mr. Routledge, the agent of the colliery, entirely dissociated himself. PONTYPOOL AND DISTRICT FANCIERS' SOCIETY.— A very successful members' show, in connection with the Pontypool Fanciers' Society, was held on Monday. There were 21 classes for dogn, 7- for poultry, 7 for pigeons, 6 for cage birds, and 2 for rabbits. Good entries were secured. The judges were :-Dogs, Mr. J. Williams, Newport; poultry, Mr. W. S. Fletcher, Pontypool, and Mr. A. Rjes, Abercarn pigeons. Mr. W. Baker, Newport; cage birds, Mr. W. B. BAker, Cardiff; rabbits, Mr. W. H. Webb, Pontypool. A

v SOME VARIETIES IN FLOOR COVERINGS WITH THEIR i FEATURES, SIZES, AND PRICES, SOLD BY l .«- I A L I } This represents the cover only of the new Booklet on Floor Coverings, just pub- lished by us. The book, which contains much valu- able information on Carpets and Floor Coverings gener- ally, will be gladly sent free to any address on receipt of a Post Card. Pn n S titti The Great Provincial H IT A uH House Furnlslier & ■ lli uiliijLlj Carpet Factor, 161 & 162, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEWPORT. AND AT 38 & 41, Queen Street CARDIFF. 38, 39, & 40, College Green BRISTOL. I JOHN H. SESTCTIE, Byix\k For many years with Mr. Thomas Parry AGRICULTURAL and GENERAL AUCTI NEER, VALUER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, &c., t:, SKINNER-STREET, NEWPORT. Newport. Cattle Market Every Wednesday. Sale Fixtures. 1901. June 26.-Fat & Store Stock, Newport Market. Freehold Property and Land, at Caldicot, King's Head, Newport. 2 Freehold Farms and Land, 88 acres, Llanthewy Vach and Llangibby, King's Head, Newport. Full particulars on application to 6, Skinner- street, Newport. Salps by J.i action. By MR. W. H. PITTEN. Near Sunny Bank, Glascoed, Mon. MR. W. H. PITTEN is instructed to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the THKKE SALMON'S HOTEL. U SK, On MONDAY, JULY 1st, 1901, At 3.30 o'clock in the Afternoon punctually, subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there read, all that Freehold Cottage Lt Outhouses, with about 2 Acres of good Orchard, Meadow, and 2 Garden Ground, in the occupation of Mrs. MEREDITH. Good situation and close to the Main Road. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONEER, Club Chambers, Pontypool, or to Messrs. LE BRASSEUR & BOWEN, Solicitors, Pontypool and Newport. By Mr. JOSIAH HERBERT. Close Turf Farm, In the Parish of SAINT BRIAVELS, about 6 miles from Lydney and Coleford, Glos. MR. JO^I HERBERT, of Bristol, is instruc- ted to SELL BY AUCTION, at the FEATHERS HOTEL, LYDNEY, on a date IN JULY NEXT, to be duly announced, the aforesaid Freehold Farm, with the convenient F-irm House, fronting the main road from Bream to St. Briavels, with large Garden Barton and Stone-built Farlu Buildings, the whole containing 103a. 3r. lper. (or thereabouts), partly Arable and remainder Pasture, now and for som. years past in the occu- pation of Mr JOHN GRIFFITHS, as yearly tenant, at a yearly rent of £80, the tenant also paying the tithe. Further particulars will appear, and in the mean- time can be obtained from the AUCTIONEER, Exchange, Bristol; from Messrs. HUDSON SMITH, BRIGGS & Co., Chartered Accountants, Bristol; or from Messrs. JAME3 INSKIP & Co., Solicitors, 12, Small Street, Bristol. The Ton Farm, TREDUNNOCK, MONMOUTHSHIRE. A very attractive Property on- the banks of the River Usk, 41 miles from Usk and Caerleon, and 7 miles from Nezvport, JIon., contain- ing 121a. Or. 36p., or thereaboitis. 1 R. JOSIAH HERBERT, of Bristol, is in. structed to SELL BY AUCTION, at the I KING'S HEAD HOTEL, NEWPORT, MOD., upon a date IN JULY NEXT, to be duly announced, the aforesaid Freehold Farm, With comfortable Rosidenue and good Outbuildings, eituate near the Church, iu the Parish of Tredun- nock, comprising Arable 22a. 2r. Op. Pasture 98a. 2r. 36p. Now and for some years past in the tenancy of WM. BAKER PULLEN, Esq., at the yearly rent of L160, 1, Further particularii will duty appear, and in the meantime may be obtained from the AUCTIONEER, Exchange, Bristol; from Messrs. HUDSON SMITH, BJUGGS & Co., Charterted Accountants, Bristol, or I from Messrs. JAMES INSKIP & CO., Solicitors, 12, Small Street, Bristol. The Royal Show. The Royal Agricultural Society open their show, at Cardiff, on Wednesday morning next, and the main entrance to the Showyard is from Talbot-place, off Cathedral Road. 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 beneficial effects. Always' insist, on having cADBURY'S-Sold only in Packets and Tins-asotber Cocoas are often substituted for the sake of extra p roti IPPOUiTAlEaiTS, &,c., FOR WEEK Ending June 29th 1901. June. Sat. 22-Poi-ityponl Petty Sessions. I Usk v Abertillery at Abertillery. Sun. 23—3rd Sunday after Trinity. Mon. 24-Monmouth Cattle Market. Midsummer Day. St. John Baptist. Tues. 25-Abergavenny Market. Wed. 26-Newport Cattle, Cheese, & Corn Mkts. Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Thurs 27-Caerleon Petty Sessions. Sat 29-Polltypool Petty Sessions, II a.m. Cricket—Usk v Monmouth Grammar' School, at Usk. I St. Peter, Apostle and Martyr.

Births, Marriages, & Deaths. Announcements Of Births, Marriages and Deaths are in- I serted 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 6 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. DUNN—PATTEN.—On June 18th, at Christchurch, Leeson Park, Dublin, by the Rev. Cecil Patren, B.A., brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev. C. Dowse, M.A., rector, Henry Josias Dunn, eldest eon of the late Major-General Josias Dunn, Twyn Bell, Usk, Mon., to Caroline Harriet Grace, youngest daughter of the late William Stewart Patten. Esq., 8f Ballybrack, and Gleudalough House, Co. Wexford. GRIFFITHS-WYNDE -At Kemeys Commander Church, June 12th, 1901, by the Rev. H. Sheppard, William Griffiths, of the Bridge Inn, Kemeys Commander, to Emily Sarah Wynde, of Kingsland, Herefordshire.

An Agricultural View of the Census. One important fact, gleaned from the Census returns, is that the stream of British life flows on with gathering strength townwards, to the denudation of the village. Hodge, hearing of urban allure- ments, leaves the lane and the farm, only, perhaps, to find later on, with sapped strength, that the city lights deluded him, and drew him from what might have been the prosaic contentment of his rude fore- fathers' lot to storm, and stress, and struggle. Goldsmith's lines: A bold peasantry, their country's pride, Whenonce destroy'd, can ne'er besupplied." had in them something of prophetic fire, and the continued flight from the God- created country to congested man-made cities, with their squalor and manifold temptations, is one of the most serious problems of our time. Industrial migration from villages to urban centres dates from the PERIOD OF AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION, I which began in the middle of last century and continues even to this day. Some observers of rural life assert that the movement was accelerated by the gradual increase of education, in which Hodge has shared in common with the town dweller, and doubtless there is a considerable element of truth in the contention. In that case the rural labourer's anxiety to migrate to the towns is a proof that the education he has been, and still is, receiving is not of the right kind-not technical enough for his requirements. It has not taught him how better to plough and to sow and to reap and to mow "-it has not made him a more efficient farm hand. It is true that some County Councils, and Rural District Councils under them, are beginning to practically recognise the error that has been made with regard to Hodge's education, and we hope that ere long Agricultural Schools will be established in rural districts, that will aim at fitting him to hold his own on the land. Lord Rosebery made a memorable pronouncement some few months ago. in Scotland, on this important subject. His words were: In the great cities, in the rookeries and the slums, an Imperial race cannot be reared. You can scarcely produce anything in those foul nests of crime and disease but a progeny doomed from its birth to misery and ignominy."

USK. I Agent -Mrs. E. K Jones. Stationer I COUNTY COURT.-Hilg Honour Julge Owen did not appear at Monday's County Court, there being no werk for him to do. Mr A. E. Bowen, the registrar, dealt with the few small cases ou the list. VOLUNTEER BAND PARTY. -A meeting of the Band Committee was held at the White Hsrt, Usk, on Wednpsdtiv evening, when, after some conversation, it was decided to adjourn until Monday next, to enable several members to attend. FORTHCOMING iNIARRIAGE.-Themarri-igenrringed between Captain Hill-Whitson, 14th Kinu's Royal Hussars, and Miss Kathleen McDounell, will take place at St. Peter's, Palace Street. Buckingham Gate, London, on the 10th July, at 2.30, and after- wards at 32, Grosvenor Place (kindlv lent by Sir Richard and Lady Sankey for the occasion). USK NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—These Schools which are being considerably enlarged, will be opened on Thursday, August 1st, by the Lord Bishop d the Diocese. A public luncheon, at which the Bishop will preside, will mark the ooening ceremony. We are glad to hear that a little over £ 400 have already been subscribed to the, Building Fuud, leaving a deficit of about LISO. FLOWER SHow.-At. a meeting of the Committee of the (Jsk Horticultural and Cottage Gtrden Society, at the Mission Room, on Tuesday evening, preliminary arrangements for the forthcoming show, on August 15th, were considered, judges being decided upon, the Usk Orchestral Band engaged, &c. The prospects of the Society for the year appear promising. A RUNAWAV. On Sunday evening a pony, attached to a trap left outside the Kind's Head, Usk, ran away. The animal turned down Bitron Street, and successfully panting two wagons in the narrow road, found further progress barred by the gate to the Urban District Council's meadow. Fortunately the way was clear, and a brokea carriage lamp was the extent of the damage done. ACCIDENT.-On Monday evening, while proceed- ing home on horseback, Mr. John Williams, veterinary surgeon, was thrown by the animal. He was taken to the Beaufort Arms Inn, Monks- wood, and it being thought that he was seriously injured, a doctor was sent for. Dr. Jenkins, of Usk, attended as soon all possible, and found that no bones were broken, but that Mr. Williams had been severely shaken. HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL.-The report of the Inspector upon this School has just been issued. It •tates — "Boys' School. The teaching is intelli- gent and the general progress very satisfactory.— Girls' School. This department has been taught with much care. Efforts should be made to increase the number of scholars in daily attendance." The average attendance upon which the principal grant (the highest obtainable in both the boys and the girls' departments) is payable is respectively 20 and ten. The report reflects great credit upon Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, the master and mistress. MARRIAGE.—Early on Tuesday last the marriage took place in Dublin, of Mr. H. J. Dunn, eldest son of the late Major-General Dunn, and Miss C. H. G. Patten, daughter of the late W. S. Patten, Esq., of Ballybrack. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a robe of cream silk canvas, trimmed with chiffon and Carrickmacross lace, and a white hat. Her shower bouquet was composed of stephanotis and lilies. The bride- maids were Miss Emily Patten, cousin of the bride, and Miss A. V. Dunn, sixter of the bride- groom. They wore pale grey voile robes, with vests of white chiffon, deep lace collars, and black picture hats, and carried shower bouquets of pink flowers. Mr. Lionel Dunn acted as best man. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, Donnybrook, which was largely attended. The newly-married couple left by the morning boat for North Wales, where they will spend some days before IIdling for British Columbia. The presents were numerous. FARMERS' CLUB —A meeting of the Committee of the Usk Farmers' Club was held at the Three Salmon's Hotel, oil Friday evening in last week. Mr. William Marfell (chairman) presiding.—The Secretary (Mr. J. H. Salter) read a communication from the Usk Urban District Council offering the use of the Cattle Market for the annual show on Thursday, September 19th, or on any other date not being a market day, for the sum of X2 2s. It was unanimously resolved to accept the offer, and the Secretary was instructed to write notifying this, and thanking the Council for their favourable consideration of the application and the reasonableness of the charge.—The Secretary reported that the majority of the prizes offered for green crops in the former year would be continued the class for fencing, however, had been withdrawn, the competition having proved disappoiuting.-It was resolved to leave the question of the appoint- ment of judges for a meeting to be held oil the last Friday in July. SOUTH MONMOUTHSHIRE CONSERVATISM.—A meet- ing of \he Committee of the polling District of Usk was held at the Conservative Club on Monday afternoon, Mr William Marfell presiding.—Thi« being the first meeting held since the death of Mr Charles Voyce, the chairman proposed that a vote of condolence with the relatives of the deceased be passed. Mr J. Maitland Watkius seconded, and it was agreed to.-On the proposition of Mr J. M. Watkins, seconded by Mr H. A. Addis, J.P., Mr William Marfell was re-elected Chairman of the Committee.-Ur C. J. Francis proposed, Mr G. Mundy seconded, and it waa ananimoasly carried that Mr Harold A. Williams, J.P., be re-elected vice-chairman.—Messrs H. Freeman, C. Voyce, and William Lewis were last year's representatives of the district on the general committee of the Central Association. Mr. J. H. Clark proposed, Mr. Francis lIecollded, and it was agreed to, that Mr. J. M. Watkins take the place of Mr. Voyce deceased; the others were re-elected on the proposition of Mr. Addis, seconded by Mr Francis.—The correspon- dents in the various parishes were re-elected except in the case of Usk, where death necessitated the appointment of a fresh one, and Mr. Addis was selected. -n

THE "ROCKET." On Tuesday next Dr. Rutherfoord Harris* coach, the Rocket," makes its first trip of the season to Raglan, the passengers being the Dr. himself, who will hold the ribbons, and a party of friends. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in each alternate week of the season the coach will run from Newport to Raglau, and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the other week, from Newp3rt to Tintern, calling at Caerleon and Usk on the former route, and at Caerwent and Chepstow on the latter. It leaves the King's Head, Newport on each journey at 10 a. tn., and will stop there on its return journey at 7.20 p.m., to enable passengers to catch the 7. 1 train to Cardiff and other places in the district. The coach fares are:— s. d. Return from Newport to Raglan. 7 6 Ditto Usk Ditto 4 0 Ditto Newport to Tintern. 8 0 Box seat 2s. 6d. extra each way. The whole coach may be chartered for R4 10s. to Raglan and back, and for L5 to Tintern and back. Seats can be booked at the Royal Hotel. Cardiff King's Head, Newport The Goldcroft, Caarleou; Three Salmon's Hotel, Usk; and the Beaufort Arms, Chepstow.

I KAGrLAN. j I Agent-M-r. W. Parker, Pilotographer. II TRAP ACCIDENT- -A serious trap accident occurred at Raglan on Friday evening last. It aopears that as Mrs. Williams, landlady of the Hall Inn, Gwehelog, Mrs. Price, also of Gwehelog, and a little girl, were returning from Monmouth market, the horse shied at a dog when opposite the works owned by Mr. Davies, at the entrance to Raglan Village, and jumpe lover the hedge into a field, the level of which was considerably below that of the road, the occupants were thrown out of the trap, and all of them were more or less cut and bruised. They were conveyed to Dr. Logie's surgery, where their injuries were attended to, and were afterwards taken to Gwehelog.

A Pic-Nic at Llangibby. Dr. and Mrs. Rutherfoord Harris Entertain a Large Party. THE CASTLE GROUNDS THROWN OPEN. The munificence of Dr Rutherfoord Harris is now so well known and has becorns so general in the, district that the latest example of it furnished, whilst in magnitude impressive, in not df fmcfkr surprising. At the same time it goes without saying that all his efforts to do good in the neighbourhoodL in which he has token up his abode are watched with keen interest, duly noted, and highly appre- ciated. Wishing to mark his Senile of gratitude for the support he, on his part, has received from th* Unionists of the Monmouth District Borough, bep and Mrs Harris decided to invite them and their families to Llangibby Cattle for an afternoon'# enjoyment. But, naturally, the number that would- be desirous of accepting such an invitation would far too great for all to be received at once, so the district has been sectionally divided, and Saturday last saw the first party at the Castle, the Dook., district of Newport—where the doctor is prob- ably as popular as he is anywhere, and where, undoubtedly, he has received the most loyal and) unflinching support- being honoured with firsfc place in the programme. Mr. H. A. Heushaw was the chairman of the committee of organisation, and he received valuable assistance from Messrs. W. G. Flanders, H„ Flanders, H. G. Thomas, W. H. Shute, Solomon, and several others. Applications 80> numerous were received for tickets for the pic-nic that for the party to go by road, as was; originally intended, was absolutely impossible. The Newport;, conveyances which could be engaged would accommodate but a comparative few; Cardiffs. available aid in this respect lessened the difficulty" but a little; so the brakes, it was resolved, should, be reserved for the mothers and the children and those unequal to a walk of any distance, and two- special trains were chartered to take the rest by- rail to Usk, whence to Llangibby Castle ia » pleasant walk of about two and a half miles Those proceeding by road left the Cattle Market. Newport, iu about seventy large brakes and other conveyances, and a right merry party they- appeared all they left the crowd which ba(L gathered to give them a parting cheer. The special trains left Newport at .33 and 2.4V arriving at Usk between 3 and 4 o'clock. The railway passengers were met on Usk Bridare^ on their way to the pleasant rendezvous, by tfaw Newport Post Office RmLl, who had come up in brake, and whose dulcet strains enlivened the tramp, or the drive—for vehicles came up to coovejr the weak and the lazy-to the Castle. ArrivedL there, free access was given to all parts, and; advantage was taken of the opportunity of visitingj the old castle riiin4 behind the house, goiog over the gardens, visiting the kennels, viewing th; stables, surveying the pigsrery, inspecting the poultry yard, etc., with their respective contents and occupants. This pleasant part of the programme over, a: move was made to a fiald behind Mr. Lewis's homestead, on the opposite side of the main road too the Castle grounds proper. Here a big attraction was a sports programme, arranged by Messrs W. F. Cox and T. England, and at which Messrs. T. Mayes (the Cas'le orickefe pro.) and W. Russell, Usk, assisted. There werw races of all kinds, for both sexes, for all ages, and. at all distances. In the boys' race of 120 yards, there wevo seven heats, and three prizes were offered, value 2s. 6d. Is. 6d., and Is. The winners were W. Thomas, A. Ashtou, and Ellis. In the men's race, T. Powell, Jones, and Evans, won prizes value 5s., 3s., and Is. In the old men's race, the same value prizes were won by Waters, Price, and Cox. The girls' race was won by Bridget Casey, Bessie Mills, and Bessie Jones. A specially appointed committee was in charge of the ground, and an ambulance section was readY" for any emergency under the control of Messrs. Jones and Greening. When it is stated that there were quite 2,300 people present., the difficulties in the way of catering for their wants may be imagined. Of provisions, however, there was an abundance, and the country air had sharpened the appetites of the visitors. The tea, which was served in alfrescat style, was provided by Mrs. Bevan, of the Newr Bridge Hotel, Newport. The party broke up about 7.30 p.m., tha womeit and children being despatched hi the brakes and the men walking to Usk to get aboard the speciala which left about 10 o'clock, Ne-idless to say very enjoyable time was spent generally. I THE GARDRSS, ETC. In the orchid house was a remarkably fine speci- men of Cattleya Mossioe in full bloom, also speci- mens of C. Gaskellina, Miltonia Vexillarium, Lilia. Pupurata, L. Tenehrosa, Oncidium Sphaselatunt (with five fine spikes), O. Amphilatum majus, and several moth (or butterfly) orchids. In the fern. house there was a large variety of ferns, and alt were in good order. The greenhouses were full of bloom and looked charming, almost every con- ceivable kind of flowering plant being represented. The rosery presented a pretty sight, and especially noticeable was a "William Allen Richardson, which, trained on the wall by the side of the front door of the mansion, was in such full bloom that, there was scarcely a leaf to be seen. Dr. Harris: gave permission to his guests to pick rOles, andL advantage of his generous offer was taken, perhaps, not wisely, but too well. A glimpse caught of the interior of the house itself showed the drawing room florally decorated in. charminsr style with gloxinias, liliurus, begonias" ferns, and cut blooms, whilst a group of plants iri full bloom at the foot of the staircase was a perfect picture. The gardens certainly reflected the greatest credit upon the head gardener, Mr James Downes. The aviary attracted considerable attention, with. its doves, blackbirds, and thrushes, with the addi- tion of some fine squirrels. Bird fanciers were greatly pleased with the poultry yard, which is under the charge of Mr. s. Cook. Amongst the feathered tribe were at champion turkey, which has won the best prizes, at the leading shows of the country, pens of Embden geese, Buff Orpingtons, blacks, Partridge Cochin (some graud coloured birds), and well- marked Barred Plymouth Rocks. There were about 50 > young ducks and chicks, some looking very promising for show in tha autumn. Two incubators-a Henson and a Tamliu. —were seen at work. In the piggery were some grand Berkshire speci- mens, several of which are entered for ths forth^- coming Royal Show at Cardiff. Some will go there with good records and premier honours obtained afc previous exhibitions. There were also some good- looking Tam worths. The kennels, with their promising lot of youngr greyhounds, and the stables with their grand horses, also came in for general attention and favourable comment. That ample provision is being made for the shoot- ing season on the estate mAy be gathered from the fact that between 20JO and 3010 pheasants have already been hatched, and there are a largo number- of eggs under the hens now. The season has been, remarkably good for hatching purposes.

Dr. and Mrs. Rutherfoord Harris "At Home." 1 On Wednesday afternoon Dr. and Mrs. Rutherfoord Harris entertained at LIangibby Castle ladies, and gentlemen who were officially connected as workers with the election contest that took place in the Monmouth Boroughs last October. Unfortunately a steady downpour of rain marred the proceedings, which it had been. intended should partake somewhat of the nature of a garden party. In consequence the guests were received and entertained in the drawing room at the Cistle, where Miss Maggie Davie! and other talented vocalists sang, and Mr. F. W.. Burpitt's band from Newport rendered selections in the marquee on the lawn.