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

PONTYPOOL R.D.C. I The monthly meeting of the Pontypool Rural IDistrict Council was held at the Sessions House, rUsk, on Monday afternoon, when there were present:—Mr S. T. Griffin, J.P. lcbairmnn). Mr W. H. Charles (vice-chairman), Mrs Vfitchell, Tifctev W, W. Jones, Messrs. J Bevan, J. James, J. barker, G. Arthur. T. Watkins (clerk), and R. Derrett (surveyor, &c.) Balance in favour of the Council, X266 15s lid. SANITARY REPORT. I As Inspector, Mr Derrett reported that he had fiuroished the Clerk with the names of persons who 'Were having new houses built in the district, viz., 'One eaoh at Fernhill, Llanfrechfa Lower; The 'haddocks, Glascoed and near Penpellenny, 'Qoytre. A well is being sunk at each place. The Medical Officer recommended that a certificate of 4Vater supply be granted to Mr Arthur Jenkins for fishe house near Penpellenny, and one to the Marquis of Abergav nnv for a house near Chapel Ed, Goytre, but he (the Inspector) suggested that -at the latter place the nitcbinga and surroundings tfflhould be improved. The ditch had been cleaned out in the field belonging to Mr George Morgan, Ponthir, right around the pump: the water should •'be thoroughly pumped out and again analysed, as ihe anticipated that if this were done it might be 'proved fit for domestic use, and there would be no meed to sink a new well. With regard to the Avon-terrace fPontnewydd) water supply, he had "opened the tank in Mr William Brown's field, and "also the drain below. The tank was about 2ft. 6in. '%y 3ft., and there was 2ft. of water in it, which is 'Conveyed in an inch pipe which was running half tull. The pipes appeared to be in a state of good preservation where he ooened them, being covered in with a quantity of clinkers. In his opinion the "suppty was insufficient for the 41 houses mentioned tin the letter from the Llanfrechfa Lower Parish Oounei1. There was no epidemic in the district to ;fthe best of his knowledge. HIGHWAY REPORT. I As Surveyor, Mr Derrett reported that with regard to the supply of stone for G-Iascoed, Mr Emanuel Morgan would onlv Aign to deliver 50 yards in a month, and Mr Davies (Cilfiaran) only 140 yards on the Llan badoc road these bad been delivered. Mr Davies had now completed last year's order to supply 50 yfirdg on the Ton-road, Xilansibby. The following lots of broken stone 3aad been delivered:—To Trostrey, 56 to"s 12 cwt. Gweheloff, 9' tons 13 cwt.; and Llandegveth, 74 tons 4 cwt. Orders were now being carried out for Llanthewy Vach, Goytre, and Gwernesney. He asked for 50 tons of broken stone to be delivered to Caerleon station for Llwyncelyn-road, Llangibby. He had had a notice board erected at the end of the Black-road, Llangibby, and Mr 'Wilks had promised that the other notices should be ready this week. When received he would at once have them put up on the roads prohibited. for locomotive traffic. About 200 quick were required for the CWRA-r<>ad, Llangibby He submitted an eatima e of the cost of repairing and maintaining the G.W.R, bridges on ihe district road in the parish of G-lascoed. Hedge plashing was making slow progress, and many had complained that it was toi early yet to do the work, and asked for an •astension of time till Christmas. DECISIONS. With regard to the well aiPonthir the matter was referred to the Llanfrechfa L'war Water Committee, as was also the question of the supply to Avon-terrace, it being remarked that some suggestions might be forthcoming from the ■district as to its augmentation. The Surveyor was empowered to get the stone asked for. As to the hedge drashing the Surveyor was instrncted to inform all who had not complied with the notices that if the work were not done by Christmas, proceedings would be taken against them. The Clerk was instructed to quote the Surveyor's figures to the G.W.R. Co. as to the repair of the railway bridges. I DRAIN AT WHITRHALL. The Rev W. W. Jones, who with Wr C. J. Francis and the Surveyor had inspected a drain at Whitehall, now reported on the subject, and recommended that the Council carry out the necessary work to prevent the flooding of the road. About 150 ordinary 6in pipes would be required and three iron ones to cross tbn road. The recommendation was adopted. I LOOKING FOR WATER. Mr D. J. Lougher, engineer, Pontypoo reported that at a depth of seventeen feet water had been found on the site of the^projecfed source of supply for Tonthir and the Wain, the flow being between 50 and 60 gallons per hour. He thought a larger quantity would be found deeper. He asked for a cheque on account of work done. The matter was left in the hands of the Clerk. STBA.M ROLLER QUESTION. The Chairman brought up the question of using a steam roller on some of the district roads. He said he thought the time had come when they might advantageously consider the subject. His ideas might not be the ideas of some of the members, and unfortunately he knew he should have to contend with some who were blessed by being situate alongside main roads where they had the benefit of the County Council steam rollers, and who really did not know the disadvantages their neighbours situate on district roads suffered by having to traverse highways not macadamized and made in the most modern fashion. He was not at the present time going to suggest any action in the matter, but he brought it forward, in order that it should have free and fair dis- cussion, Since the introduction of steam rollers, he would like to point out, the majority—85 to 90 per cent.-of Councils had adopted their use. That was an argument in favour of them better than any he could urge, and he was convinced that a steam roller could be beneficially used in the Pontypool rural district. He did not suggest that they should be used in anything like the way they were used by the County "ouncil. for instance, but it struck him that they might hire one, that bein? to his mind cheaper than buying one, and that it might be used on some of the roads to a more limited extent than on the main roads. A few turns on newly-laid stones with a ten ton roller would greatly assist their setting and prevent the ruts which were now formed by traffic, thus giving them ultimately a good road. He was as anxious as any one to save expense to the rate- payers, but he argued that in the long run a paving would he effected in the cost of maintenance. They might in the coming spring give the steam roller a trial on certain roads. Mr Charles supported the idea, and referred to the Little Mill to Llanover-road, which, if steam rolled, would assist them in their application to the County Council with regard thereto. Mrs Mitchell thought some of the roads would be too narrow for the roller, and The Chairman agreed that some of them were. Rev W. W. Jones said his parishioners were in favour of a steam roller being used, having bad experience on roads over which the steam roller went and others on which it did not. The Magor R.D.C. used a steam roller. Experience proved the value of it. Mr James urged that it would not save the labour bill. Mr Parker asked for time to consult his parishioners on the subject. Mr Bevan said there would be many roads on which the roller could not be used, and he did not see that there was anything to complain about under the present system. Mrs Mitchell, replying to the argument of preferential treatment of roads, said she thought they should do the best for those they could. Ultimately a committee, consisting of the Chairman, Messrs. Parker, Bevan, Charles, and Gwyn Arthur, with the Surveyor, was appointed to go into the question of the cost of hiring a steam roller.

CAERLEON. Aoene-Mr Berry, Newsagent, Cross-street. I SHOOTING MATCH.—Caerleon Rifle Club v. 2nd Y.B.S.W.B.—A shooting match between teams representing the Caerleon Detachment of the 2nd V.B.S.W.B. and the Caerleon Rifle Club took place on Tuesday night, and an exciting contest ended iu favour of the Caerleon Club by three points, 184 to 181.

DISTRICT COUNCIL. I This authority met on Tuesday, when there were present: -Mr H. Crease (chairman), Sir A. W. Mackworth, the Rev D. Jones, and Messrs. J. H. Taylor, W. Welsford, T Parry, C. Talmage, Dr De Gruchy (medical officer), T. R. P. Herbert (clsrk), C. J. Fox (surveyor), and E. A. Green (collector). Messrs. John Linton and Co., Ltd., the con- tractors for the new Asylum, wrote replying to a letter from the Clerk that they repudiated the claim of Y,102 16s 5d for extraordinary traffic, saying that special appliances and a tramway were laid down from the station to the site of the building for the purpose of carrying material without touching the Council's roads. The matter was deferred until the end of the financial year. In accordance with motion, Mr T. Parry formally moved that having heard the agreement read, and there being no power to compel the Monmouthshire County Council to take over the maintenance of the main roads, the notice to terminate agreement entered into between the old Local Board for Caerleon aud the County Council be withdrawn. Sir A. Mackworth seconded, and the motion was carried. Dr De Gruchy, M.O.H., reported the district to be free from infectious disease.

Mr E. E. Micholls on the Country's Finances. I Speaking at the Stow Hill Schools, Newport, 011 Thursday evening in last week, at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Mr G. R. Lutyn, Mr E. E. Micholls, of Llwyn Celyu, Caerleon, prospective Unionist Candidate for the Moumouth Boroughs, dealt with the question of taxation. It was true, he said, that the expenditure of the country was now £ 49,000,000 per annum more than it was ten years ago, but the Radicals knew they were deceiving the people if they told them that they could lessen the amount of taxation. They could not get rid of the liability to pay tho- I interest on the £ 211,000,000 spent on the South African War; they could not go back upon the increase of £ 20,000,000 a year on the Navy. con- sidering that Germany, Russia, and the United- States were tripling their naval programme and they could not forget that the expenditure on the Army was this year ZII,500,000 more than ten years ago. Besides this there was an increase of £ -5,500,000 on the postal and telegraph system, and L5,0011,000 on education, and there was necessarily more expenditure with an increase of 12 per cent. in the population of the coun'ry. Oil the other hand, there was a gain on the credit side of £ •5,000,000. He claimed that the Radicals were coming before the country with a fraudulent prospectus—(hear, hear)—and he asksd whether the country ought not to take a toll of our f oreign competitors in trade rather than try to starve the Navy, as the Radicals did.

Football USK V. CHEPSTOW. This match was played at Chepstow, on Saturday last, before a good gate aud in fine weather. Two changes were made in the Usk team at the last moment, the brothers Packer, late of Chepstow, coming into the team, The visitors won the toss, and Chepstow kicked off. Jenkins failing to find touch, the homesters got down in the Usk 25, where a pretty bout of passing looked like ending in a score. A minor resulted from a kick ever the line- The visitors dropped out, and Price got in a good return to half-way. From a line out here the Usk forwards dribbled well, but a free to them gained Chepstow a lice of ground, Ellis fit-ding touch at half-wav. Coleman dribbled avav from a scrum, but kicked too hard, and Price picking up, set his threequarters going1, and a pretty round of passing took play to the Usk half, where a free to Chepstow for oif-side tact-ics gave them a lead of three points, for Bailey landed a splendid goal. Usk kicked out, and Packer fielding, the return found touch in the Chepstow 25. Coleman again dribbled away from a scrum, but kicked too hard, enabling Price to return to half-way, A free to the homesters for unfair putting in, gained them little advantage. From a line nut, Pngdey broke away, but lost the ball, when near the line, aud a good chance was lost.. From a serum the visitor8 got the ball out, but the hulf failed to fiel i, and Chepstow dribbled out of danger. Selfishness on the part of the home half after he had obtained from a scrum, lost them ground, aud Usk again attacked through a dribble by the forwards. A free to Chepstow, however, relieved, and Price improved matters with a fine kick to touch inside the visitors half. A rush by Thomas, Pugsley, Morgan, and Jenkins, enabled Usk to get to their opponents' 25, where, from a scrum. Dii Pro there* tried to break through, but fell, and the ba'l went forward. Cheostow tried paseinz, but a forward transfer spoiled the eff )rt, and Usk dribbled back to their 25. A good kick by Price reversed matters, and for off-side play Coleman was peuali-ed, but the shot for goal f-tiled, and half-time was whistled with the score reading Chepstow 1 penalty goal. Usk Nil. Thomas re-started for Usk. Symonds fielded the return, and was tackled off-side, with the result that play was ordered back t > the Chepstow quarters. The homesters wheeled a scrum, and in reply to a kick by one of the Usk backs, Price made a determined run. and kicked to touch. inside the visitors' 25. Desperate scrummaging work took place here, until the Usk skipper broke away with a nice dribble to hi-, 25. Chepstow's passing, then broke down, and Usk relieved to half-way, with a dribble. Edwards gained little ground by a mark, but from the succeeding scrum the home front rank dribbled, and at the Usk 25, Ellis picked up, and feinting to pass to his wing, doubled through and scored a pretty try which. Edwards converted. With remarkable vigour the Uskites played up, and the scene of play after the kick out was in the home half. Interchange kicks between the backs ended in Jenkins finding touch in the Chepstow 25, whence, fr"m the line-out. Packer broke clean away. but was pulled up by the whistle for an informality. Darkness was now setting in, and it was imp ssible to distinguish, the players Just on the call of time Usk made strenuous efforts ro score and kept play close on the home line, but the final whistle went, and they retired defeated, after a splendidly contested game by 8 points to nil. Score — Chepstow *2 goals. Usk Nil. fl penal;:y. The following: represented Usk :-Back, P. U; Davies %-backs, H. Morgan, P. Pugsley, E. Symonds, and J Jenkins; backs, Dai Protherc* (captain). and D. Coleman; forwards, E. Waters, E. Timuss, H. Gibson, A. J. Thomas, F. Prothero, J. H. Marfell, E. Packer, and C. Packer.

ABERGA VENNY. I Agents:—Messrs Davies « Co. Booksellers. ECCLESIASTICAL.—The Bishop of Llandaff has accepted the resignation of the Rev Alexander Ferrier Hogan, M.A., vicar of Llautilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, who is retiring through ill-health, and has appointed the Rev John Robert Phillips, vicar of Holy Trinity. Abergavenny, to be the rural dean of the Deanory of Abergavenny, in his place; while the vicarage of Llantilio Pertholey has been offered by the Dean and Chapter of Llandaff, the patrons, to the Rev Henry James Bates, B.A., curate of Llanvair Kilgeddin, aud' accepted by him.

CHEPSTOW. Agent,Vfiss Clark CHRISTMAS STOCK SALE.—We would draw attention to the Christmas Stock Sale advertised by Messrs. Davis, Newland and Hunt in another column, to be held on Tuesday next, and also to the fact that generous prizes are being offered in connection therewith for the best cattle, sheep, pigs, &c. ::r-=-

Annual Meeting of tlie Ssnithfield At the Royal Agricultural Half, London, on Tuesday, Lord Tredegar was unanimously elected president for 190.5.-The selection committee unanimously recommended that his Royal Highness j the Prince of Wales should be appointed president- l elect.

I LITTLE MILL. j FUNERAL OF MR EDWIN BILOLIFFE. I The funeral of Mr Erhvin Bilcliffe, late superintendent of the Little Mill Reformatory for Boys, took place at Horley, Surrey, on Monday last, the mortal remains having been conveyed from Little Mill by the 9.30 a.m. train on Saturday last, Mrs and Miss Bilcliffe accompanying. The funeral cortege left the Reformatory at 8.30 a.m., on Saturday, after prayers had been offered by the Rev C. Cooke, of Mamhilad. J Mrs and Miss Bilcliffe (widow and daughter) were the chief m ourners, and they were acc,)m- J panied by Mrs Wilks and Mrs Farr, and there also followed:-The Rev P. L. O. Nash (one of the managers of the School). Mr Charles Ileyrick (schoolmaster), Sergeant-Instructor Johnston, and the boys (who were visibly affected, thus bearing testimony to the kindly feelin-rs they entertained towards theii late superintendent) The bearers were Messrs P. Powell, R. Helme, W. Crowe, and W. Jenkins, and they were assisted on the way to the station by several of the following, who attended to pay the last token of resoect to an honoured official :—Messrs. J. Wilks (2), W, Wilks, W. Crump. H. Edwards, D. Reid, J. Parry, W Power, C. Walters, W. Knipe, T, Knight, Powell, Holder, D. Bowen, T. Rees, G Dobbs, C. Edwards, G Griffiths, W. Jackson. T. Price, W. Jones, G. Williams, &c. Mr W. Farr, Little Mill, was the undertaker, and ably carried out the arrangements. The coffin was of polished oak, with brass fittings. Wreaths were from the family, Mr and Mrs Meyrick, the Boys, Mr and Mrs Farr, Mrs Jone. Mrs Williams, Mrs Parry, and Miss Wilks.

MONMOUTH. Agent.-Mr.C(sTreti. Bookseller, Monmouth. j R D C.-Iti the absence of Mr S. C. Bosanquet, the Rev L. A. Rees presided at Friday's meeting. —Mr T. R. Day brought up the question of trespass in the S'. Maughan's district, and it was decided to write Superintendent Captain Parker respecting the matter. —The question of road repair at Botany Bay was deferred. BUFFALOISM.—Henry V. Lodge (Monmouth), of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes held its annual dinner on Thursday night. The Mayor, Councillor George R. Edwards, presided, wearing the civic chain, and was supported by Sitting Primo C. Jarrett, Alderman G. Higgins, "Sir" C. J. Perry, Councillor C. N. Ballinger, Mr Horace Bailey, and others. A short toast list was subsequently submitted. Songs were contributed by Primos R. Hughes, J. B. Hyam, A. W. Blake, George Pitmau, Brothers J. Morris, S. Fairman. J Walters, W. L. Morris, W. Connett, and Alderman Higgins. Buffaloism is going strong in the county town, and a pleasant season is anticipated. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr S. J. Elsom pre- sided at the fortnightly meeting on Friday.—On the motion of Mr Frazer, it was decided to give all outdoor paupers, whether resident in the Monmouth Union or in other unions, extra relief during Christmas week, Is to adults and 6d to each child. The usual Christmas fare was voted for the indoor paupers on Christmas Day. The Chairman, a temperance advocate, said that whatever their own individual views on the drink question might be, the usual pint of beer included in the Christmas fare ought to be given. (Hear, hear).— The Clerk said that the assistant overseer for Trelleck had not rendered his monthly statements for the last three months, and it was decided to report him to the Local Government Board. TOWN COUNCIL -The Mayor (Councillor cG. R. Edwards) presided at Monday's meeting, when the Christmas Meat and Poultry Market was fixed for Friday, December 23rd.—The Cle'k read a letter from the Monmouthshire Chamber of Agriculture respecting restrictions on certain roads in the district being used for locomotive traffic. The letter stated that the question had been referred to the Board of Agricultuie, and that authority had promised that new regulations would shortly be issued which would make it clear that agricultural locomotives were not included in the prohibition of the use of roads which were the only approaches to farms.—Mr Blake, the electrical engineer, said that the pumping-station and septic tanks recently completed were working well up to the present, but he could not give a final opinion for six months.

LOCAL COMMISSIONS. I The Lonlon Gazette on Friday contained the following R.M.R.E. MILITIA. Major C. M. Crompton Roberts is granted the honorary rank of lieutenatit-colouel dated December 3rd. I CADET CORPS. Monmouth Grammar School, attached to the 4th Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers— Robert Arthur Wiseman, gentleman, to be second- lieutenant dated December 3rd.

NEWPORT. Alents-Ressrs Oreenlaad and Co., Niwsavtntt. I MR T. PONSFORD'S AFFAIRS.—At Newport Bankruptcy Court ou Thursday, Mr W. Clark, the deputy Official Receiver, stated that the notes of the examination were not yet signed, and applied for a further adjournment of the examination.— The Deputy Registrar granted the applica- tion. CHRISTMAS CHEEE.-On Saturday evening, a meeting was held at the Town Hall, for the purpose of organising a New Year's treat for poor children. Mr F. P. Robjent presided. It was decided to hold the treat in the first week of the new year, dinners of roast beef and plum pudding to be given to thousands of poor boya and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen years. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.-As Mrs Charles Lyne, widow of the late Colonel Lyne, and Mrs Lay bourne, mother of the Under-Sheriff of Monmouthshire, were driving to Caerleon on Thursday, Dec. 1st, the horse took fright at some passing motor show wagons, and jumped over a hedge. The carriage was upset and both ladies were thrown out, but happily escaped without serious injury. NEW OFFICIAL RECEIVER.— The Board of Trade has appointed Mr Edgar Frederick Gardner, solicitor, the Official Receiver for the Newport Bankruptcy District in succession to Mr George Henry Llewellyn. Mr Gardner was admitted a solicitor in 1882, and is a brother of Mr Iltyd Gardner, solicitor, of Abergavenny. The style of the firm at Abergavenny is Messrs. Gardner, but Mr Frederick Gardner is also senior partner in the firm of Messrs. Gardner and Herbert, solicitors. Newport, and has practised at Newport for a good many years. The office is not one which is paid by a fixed salary, but recom- pensed by fees. The average for the Newport district is Y,600 or X700 a year gross, and between £ 300 and Y,400 a year nett.

The Original Ooeoa, and r- Speciality. mm m IImm S B being distingutihed from all others by its invigorating nutritious qualities and its delicious flavour. This Cocoa, con- taining1 as it does all the substance of the Cocoa Nib, maintains its leading position aflex, three-qnariars of a Century as #1 the best fox*r of Cocoa Ser every-day usa.

I PRESENTATION TO MR H. T. WINTERBOTHAM. At a smoking concert lit the Salisbury Club. on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr H. Pugsley, supported by Mr E E. Micholls, of Llwyn Celyn, and a number of leading Newport Conservatives, a presentation was made to Mr Winterbotham of an illuminated address and purse of gold. In making the presentation, the Chairman said, they were honouring one of the most popular members of the Salisbury Club (cheers)-a man whose popularity had been attained by consistent and hard work for the party and cause be had at heart. It had long been felt that some public recognition should be made to Mr Winterbotham for his valuable services to the Conservative party in the Monmouth Boroughs, and more especially in that immediate neighbourhood. Mr Micholls said he had only known Mr Winterbotham a short time, but he appreciated most thoroughly the good work he had done. A number of other spe«kers having expressed their a' preciation, Mr Winterbotham feelingly replied. There was a good musical programme.

I PONTYPOOL. Agtttts-Mi, Fieldhouse, The Market, and Messrs, Eiieards and Co. FUNERAL OF CAPTAIV H. J. P ARKHURST.-On Wednesday, the funeral of Captain H. J. Parkhnrst, Penartb, formerly of Pontypool, took placf, the interment being at Panteg Church, New Inn, Pontypool. Deceased, who was in his 8 'nd year, was a well-known figure at Pontypool, where, for many years, he acted as agent to the Ebbw Vale Company. He was a Freemason, and the funeral was attended bv members of the Pontypool Lodge. Tbe funeral procession was headed by eight military bearers from the 3rd V.B.S.W.B., Pontypool, deceased's old battalion, and followed by Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Essex and Captain Sale. The Rev A. W. A. Williams, B.A., rector of Panteg, and the Rev W. Elliot officiated at, the Church and the grave- side, and the Rev E. Morgan. M.A., vicar of Trevethin (chaplain of the Order), conducted the Masonic burial ceremony. The principal mourners were Dr Lewis Parkhnrst and Mr H. J. Parkhurst (sons), Miss Parkhurst (daughter), Mrs Feather, Mr H. Feather, Miss E. Feather, Mr Lawrence, Nurse Henry and Nurse Gibbon. ALLEGED ELOPEMENT.—On Saturday, before the Hereford magistrates, Lilian Pritchard, a slender, wpll-dressed young woman, was summoned by her husband, William James Pritchard, of Weston- Beg-nard, for stealing £ 3 19s and David John Walters, residing at Pontypol, was summoned by his wife for a separation order on the ground of desertion.—Mr Jacob, who appeared for Mf Pritchard, said that while he was at work he received a letter which his sister-in-law had from his wife, stating For-ive me for the step I am now taking. I am gone with Mr Walters. Tell Will he need not trouble about me, for I shall never live with him again. He has drove me to it." Mr Jacob added that Pritchard and his wife were married in 1903, and lived together until November 8th, when Mrs Pritchard suddenly disappeared with Walters.—Mrs Pritchard, for whom Mr W. J. Boycott aopeared. denied taking the money, and as prosecutor could not prove that the money was ever in the money-box, the Bench dismissed the case, and the other case was with- drawn. WILL OF MR. PHIXKAS JAMES, J.P.—The will, dated October 23rd, 1904. of Mr Phineas James, J.P.. of Abercarn Hou=e, Abercarn. chief agent of the Llatvver Estate, who died on September 23rd, has been proved by Mrs Caroline James, the widow. Walter Evelyn James, M,D., the son, and Robert Richardson Liahman, of The Laurels, Bret-by, Burton-on-Trent, the son-in-law, the value of the property being £ 6,370. The testator gives £ 50 to his wife, and X5 each to his grand- children, Mabel, Donald, and Arthur Lishman, and Gwendoline, Harold, and Jack Wheeler, to be placed in the Post Office Savings Bank until they attain 21 yeirs of age. The residue of his property he leaves in trust for his wife for life, and on her decease be gives the Ebbw Vale presentation plate to his four children, hia books and scientific instruments and sections to Robert Richardson Lishman, and one-fiffh of the ultimate residue each to his children Walter, Florence, and Mabel, and two-fifths to his daughter Gwendoline.

I CAERLEON. I PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. I Before F. J. MITCHELL, E-q. (in the chair). Sir A. MACKWORTH, A. M. PILLINER, Esq., J. DAKKRS, E-q., and H. S. COCKER, Esq. LICENSING.—The licence of the Three Blackbirds Inn, Llantarnam, was transferred from James Cox to Albert ATalthews. late of the Moulders' Arms, Malpas Road. Newport, and that of the Oakfield Hotel, Cwmbran, from J. T. Pritchard to Edmund Jones, late of the Holly Bush, Owm- bran. 40s WORTH OF TTAR)t.-William Tames Tyler, a bov, admitted using a cart at Ca-rleoti without having the name and address painted on it.—The lad's father said he did not think there was any harm in it.-The M:agistrHtes' ('lerk: Oh, there's 40s worth of harm in it, according to the law.- Defendant was ordered to pay 4s 6d costs. DANGEROUS PRACTICE.—For riding without reins at Llangat.tock-juxta-Ca°rleon, John Gregory, a carter, was fined 5 inclusive, the Chairman warning the defendant as to the danger he ran in doing this sort of thing. DISMISSED.—Herbert Lawrence, Court Farm, Llantarnam, was summoned for trespassing in pursuit of game on land belonging to Mr A. M. Pilliner, J.P., at Llantarnam.—Mr Everett defended.—Mr Pilliner stated he was standing 150 yards from a small wood belonging to him. He heard five shots fired and saw defendant walk out of the wood across a field on to his own land. He taxed him with the offence, but Lawrence denied being there. He then traced his footma-ks in the snow.—Defendant, sworn, said he occupied land adjoining Mr Pilliner's land. He shot a bird on the day in question on his own land, but did not go on Mr Pilliner's land. After a private con- versation, th' magistrates asked if either could bring corroborative evidence, and none being forthcoming the case was dismissed. PUBLIC-HOUSE PLANS.—Plans were submitted by Messrs. Wabb, brewers, Aberb^eg, for a new house on the site of the Lower Cock Iun, Croesceilog. The plans were not approved. A WAYWARD Puppy.-Hirry Bartlett, carrier, Newport, was charged with stealing a puppy b^lonaing to Edward Stephens, Lower Cock Inn, Croesceilog. Bartlett called at the house and said jokiugly that he meant to have the pup. He put it, under his coat. but dropped it immediately the landlady called it. Going outside, he found the dog on the seat iu the cart. He sent it do\n twice, and on the road home he found the dog was following him. The case was dismissed.

I CHEPSTOW. I I POLICE COURT, MONDAY. I Before GODFREY SEYS, Ejq., and C. M. WHALLEY, Esq. A WARDSMAN IN TROUBLE.—Fred Gill, wards- man at Chepstow Workhouse, was charged with being drunk and iinrul.v.-q,r C. Buker, the master, stated that defendant was allowed out on Saturday evening, a.nd should have returned about six o'clock, but came back at 9 p.m. the worse for liquor. The nurse had previously spoken to witness, and mentioned that there was a bad case in the ward where Gill was doing duty. Defendant was requested to go into another part I of the building, but refused, and was given into custody. As Gill bore a good character and had never given trouble before, he was cautioned and sentenced to one day's imprisonment. i, sentenced to one day's imprisonment. i,

I MONMOUTH. POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY. Before the MAYOR, G. COSSENS, Esq., and W. HTJGHBB, Esq. ILL-TRBATING A HORSB.—Joseph Miller (60), gipsy hawker, was summoned for cruelly beating a horse on December 4th.—Mrs Elizabelh Catford, wife of the town missionary, saw the defendant beating a horse with a large stick in Drybridge- street. The horse was lying on the ground, and the blows seemed to take no effect. It appeared to be dead. Witness ran up and requested defendant to desist. Other witnesses came up and the horse was eventually lifted on to its feet. Mr F. Tucker, veterinary surgeon, saw the animal, and said it was unfit for work or travelling. It had since been slaughtered.The Mayor said the defendant had behaved very cruelly, and the Bench were grateful to the lady who brought the case forward.—Fined £ 2 and costs, or a month's imprisonment. The money was paid.

NEWPORT, POLICE COURT, WEDNESD-KY. CRUELTY TO A HoRsE.-Elizabeth Hanbury, of Llantrissent, was summoned for cruelly treating a horse.—Inspector Johnson, S.P.C.A., prosecuted. He stated that he saw the defendant in charge of a horse and light spring cart in Clarence Place, Newport, on the 18th November. The cart had a load of about six cwt. Thp animal was trotting and lame, suffering from diseased hocks, while the toe of one shoe was nearly worn through. He spoke to 'he defendant, who told him she would go to the blacksmith's. Some days afterwards he saw the animal at Usk, and spoke to the defendant's husband about it.-P.C. Bailey also gave evidence.—Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 10s 6d or 14 days'.

PONTYPOOL, I POLICE COURT, SATURDAY. I A DRUNKEN FREAK. -Frank Jenkins, traveller, Pontnewydd, and Rowland Warwick, a well- known Pontypool man, were charged with stealing a box of cigars and three fried fish, value Is 3d, the property of James Micnacca, an Italian ice- cream and chip potato seller, at Pontypool, on December 2nd.—Mr W. J. Everett, solicitor, Pontypool, appeared for Warwick.—Previno Cubellis, a young Italian, who was in charge of the fried fish and chip potato shop in Crane- street, Pontypool, when the cigars and fish were alleged to have been stolen, said that about 6 45 them shentlemens" (the defendants), came into the shop and asked for some chip potatoes. Witness told them that they would be ready in a few minutes, and Jenkins then asked to be shown a box of cigars. Witness handed him a box and told him it was worth a shilling. The defendant then asked for some fried fish, for which they refused to pay, and as they were leaving the shop, Warwick picked up the box of cigars and walked away with them—Lucy Walsh and Thomas Stratton, who were in the shop at the time, corroborated.—P.O. Bufton said that when arrested the defendants denied having stolen the fi>h or cigars, but afterwards admitted the offence, and Warwick offered to pay for them. When searched at the Police Station they had no cigars upon them, but Warwick had in his possession about €35.— feukim pleaded guilty and said they threw the cigars away immediately they came out of the shop.—Mr Everett addressed the Bench on Warwick's behalf and urged that the affair was a drunken freak, that there was no felonious intent, and defendants ought not to be branded as criminals. Defendants were each fined 20,. CATCHING GOLDFINCHES.—One of the first pro- secutions under the nev County Council bye-law prohibiting the catching and killing of goldfinches and kingfishers was heard. James William Appleby, a local collier, being summoned for taking goldfinches at Cwmynyscoy, and also with abusing several decoy birds.—P.S. Hatherall (Griffithstown) spoke to visiting waste land above the Cwm about eleven o'clock on the morning of the 13th ult, and seeing defendant in the act of catching bird3. Defendant bad a pair of "clap" nets (seven yards long) in his possession, and seven decoy birdg. Three of the birds were fastened to the lines by means of a leather and wire brace, and when witness went up to the defendant he found one of the birds in quite an exhausted condition through fluttering about. When spoken to by witness defendant said, "I have been catching birds for years, and I have always used braces."—Defendant pleaded guilty to the offence, and was fined 10s, the Bench advising him to abandon this mode of living. WIDOWER NEGLECTS HIS CHILDREN.—Sydney Thorne, widower, until recently residing at Wren's Net, Pontrhydyrun, was summoned at the instigation of Inspector Snarkes (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) tor neglecting his five children in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering.—Mr W. J. Everett, solicitor, who prosecuted, called evidence to show that the defendant went away in October last and left his children unprovided for. When the inspector and P.S. Hatherall called at his house on the 26th of October, they found the place in a filthy condition and the children covered with vermin. Nelly, a little girl ten years of age, W'iS in great pain. She was suffering from a large wound on the back. Her condition was so bad that she ha-1 to be removed to the workhouse infirm-try, where she had remained ever since.- The defendant said he had obtained employment at Abertwsswg and was staving with his brother. He had taken back his children, and was prepared to look after the girl at the workhouse as soon as she was able to leave.—The Bench decided to bind the defendant over, and ordered him to pay the cots of the prosecution. THE MINES ACT.-Ei,;vf\rd Preece, a bmksman at the Tirpentwys Colliery, Pontypool, was summoned for breaches of the Mines' Act by not being at his post during the whole time persons ascended and descended the shaft on the 20th ult. —Mr Daancay, solicitor, Newport, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the proprietors, and called Edward Morgan, a fireman, who testified to defendant being away from his post for twenty minutes. When witness wanted to descend the shaft at nine o'clock, and when he gave the sig al to ascend at twelve o'clock there was a delay of at least ten minutes. Witness added that when he came up from the pit he found the defendant under the influence of drink, and ordered him ho,ne.-Defendiiiit expressed regret for what he had done, and was fiued E2. A-LEEP. — William Jones, a fireman at the Blaensychan Colliery. Abersychan, was summoned for going to sleep in the mine whilst in charge of I electrical machilJery -Mr W. J. Everett, pro- secuted, and Mr f. P. H. Watkins defended.—It was stated that at the time the defendant was found sleeping the engine wan running at a voltage of about 450. Defendant had gone to sleep immediately under the switchboard, and had he outstretched hi* arms in a semi-conscious state and touched the board he would doubtless have been killeri instantaneously.—The defendant, on oath, denied that he was asleep at the time the examiner entered the engine-houf-e. He was only taking a rest, and, possibly the noise of the machinery prevented him hearing the shouts of the men.—The Bench considered the case proved, and afrer commenting upon the danger arisiMg from oolliers guing to sleep underground, imposed a fine of 40s.

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Markets. USK, CATTLE, Monday.—There was rather a poor attendance an i supply at the ordinary monthly market to-day, and business was not at all brisk. The following were the quotations:— Best quality beef Gd to 6d per lb, seconds 5-d to 2 y 6d, wether mutton Îd to 8d, ewe ditto 6d to 7d cows and calves £ 15 to £ 18, yearlings j66 to SIO, strong stores 35s to 4s each, three months old 20¡J to 23s, weaners 12s to 18s, heavy-weight porkers 8s 6d to 9s a sc re, light ditto 9s to 9s 6d, baconers 8s 6d. NEWPORT, CORX, Wednesday.—Wheat was fi-m at this market to-day at last week's prices. Barley bad a steady trade, prices also being unchanged. Maize was 3d dearer, and oats had a tendency in favour of sellers, while flour (fines) realised 27s per sack. There was a small attendance, and trade generally was quiet. NEWPORT. CATTLE, Wednesday.—This was the first of the Christmas markets. There was a large attendance of buyers and a splendid trade all round. The class of cattle on offer was a good quality, including some excellent fat cows and a plentiful supply of sheep and iambs. Quota- tions BeRt bed 61 to 61d per lb, seconds 5yd, and cows 5d to ojd best wether mutton 8d, ewe 6d to 7d: lamb, SM, and veal. 61 toTd; while porker pigs were at from 9s to 9s 6d, and bacon pigs Ss to 8s 6d per score lbs. NEWPORT, CIIEESE, Wedr-esday.—Business was quiet, at the cheese market, in spite of the good sap ply which was on flIr and the moderate attendance. Q jobations:—Caerphil!ys 50s to 58s per cwt., fancy dairies 59s to 62*, Darbys 56s to 58s, Cheddars 52s to 54s, and truckles 50s to 5Ss.

Ihte of Lance's Rxeeuilan Fixed.. The Hi.t-sheriff of Grianioriran. has fixed, the 21st last. for the execution of Eric Lange, alias Lorenz, at Cardiff, for tha- murder of Mr LiL Jones at Pentre.

and acceptable manner, causing great amusement, ",but, having regard to the length of the programme, lie simply bowed his acknowledgment for encores, which was a sad disappointment to lovers of music of the lighter vein. Miss Elliott's recitation was well given and received. Last, but not least, must Ibe mentioned Herr Karl Hoffmann, who had kindly toome down from Birmingham to assist Miss Day, and whose violin solos were given with greit execu- tive skill, iu fine tone, and with pleasing effect, making them a distinct feature of the concert. The "absurdity" at the conclusion kept the audience convulsed with laughter from start to finish, and this is in itself evidence of the ability 'with which the characters presented it. and a com- pliment to Mr Harry Powell, who wrote it up. The plot and counter-plot were briefly this: Bertie, with two chums, is having a gay time instead of studying, when he receives a letter from his monied aunt who finances him, announcing her intention of visiting him. The churns get hold of the letter, and .,one of them determines to impersonate the aunt. Bertie overhears 'the scheme and plots against the plotters. So it comes about that, the real Aunt ;.RebeceR arriving first, she is given a very undigni. fied reception by Bertie, who, with the aid of his footman, ultimately consigns her to a cold bath ? 'Then comes the denouement. The mistake is found .out, an explanation is given, apologies are profuse, auntie is mollified, and her forgiveness obtained by all promising to be good for evermore. James was especially diverting, but all did admirably. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr Freeman, on Ibehalf of the Rifle Club, presented Miss Day with a charming shower bouquet. The following was the programme:- Part 1.—Pianoforte solo. Mr. W. Collins; song, The sailor's grave," Mr Albert G. Gronow; song, A compleat angler," Miss L. Thomas; song, The deathless army" (encore, "A merry monk -am I"), Mr W, Naishe: violin solo, ''Heimech" (Jungmann), Herr Karl F. Hoffmann; recitation, A. fashionable wedding," Miss my Elliott; :Bong, "Off to Philadelphia" (encored), Dr E. L. M. Haokett: song, "Woman's wav" (enoore, Sing me to sleep"), Miss Gwen Hillier; comic ODg, "Trifling occurrences" (encored), Mr Harry G. Powell. Part 2.-Son, "The lonsrshoreman," MrNaishe fSong, Voices of the past," Miss Maud Day (violin -obligato by Herr Hoffmann): song, "The ould plaid shawl" (encored), Dr Hackett; duet, Ex- celsior," Messrs Gronow and Naishe; violin solo, a comparison (encore, selection from The Bohe- mian Girl ") Herr Karl Hoffmann song, Angns Macdonald," Miss Hillier; song, Mary," Mr ronow; sone, I care not if the cup I hold \(" The Rose of Persia "X Miss Thomas; comic song, ""Man (encored), Mr Powell. Part 3.—" Aunt Rebecca," an amusing absurdity, •an which the characters were: A nnt Rebecca, Bertie Cecil's maiden aunt, with plenty of money, Mr H. G. Powell, who also took the part of Mary, slhe cook Bertie Cecil, a gay young spark with expectations, Mr FrHnk Morgan Sir Harold and .Percy, his chums, Dr Haokett and Mr E. B. Haynee; James, Bertie Cecil's footman, Mr D. H. ILewis. "God save the King."