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CHEPSTOW. I Agent.-ifiss ol.,k I BROCKWEIR BRIDGB.—At Lydnev R T> N mart. ing it was stated by Mr Samuel Wilkinson that this bridge over the Wye just above Tintern was about to be commenced. The contract was let months ago to Messrs. E. Finch and Co., Chepstow who have gone on with their preparations! casting the girders &c. The work win 0C)B[ J5.000—Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire County Councils subscribe £ 1,000 each, Lydnev ■Rural District Council £ 1,200, and private aubscribers a like amount. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.—A Church parade of Friendly Societies was held on Sunday under the auspices of the Chepstow District of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) which was attended by <) Idfellows, Foresters, members of the Navvies and Labourers' Union and others. Headed by tie Pillowell Band and carrying banners the members attended Divine service at the Congregational Church, where the Rev Silaa Charles preached. Collections were taken in the streets and at the service in aid of the district nurse fund. A sacred concert was given in the Dell by the band subsequently.

I LLANISHEN. SANATORIUM.-kt Monmouth Board of Guardians on Friday, the Rev T. A. Davies offered to let on hire a movable sanatorium, which Mr Preece (who offered to house it when not in use) said cost £ 16 l(>s.—The Board decided to pay 5a a year for its use. +

Markets. MONMOUTH, CATTLE, Monday.—Short supply all round owing to the harvest being in full swing. Beef trade quiet; sheep in better demand good trade in veal; pig trade dragging. Store cattle changed hands privately at scarcely satisfactojy prices-good milch cows made up to £ 16 15s cows and calves, from ZIA to £17 10s; yearling cattle, L5 10s to L9; two-year-old cattle, £11 to j613 10s; sows and pigs, L7 to LS 5s strong stores, 35s to 40s; three-months-pigs, 19s to 25s. Quotations :-Best beef 6d to 6Jd, second quality 5d to 6d; veal, 7d to 8d; wether mutton, 7id to 8d, ewe ditto 6td to 7d per lb; porkers, 9s to 9s 6d; baconers, 8s 6d to 9s per score. Auction prices:—Bullocks, E15 109 to CIS, heifers, Lt3 to £ 15; fat calves, £ 3 to Ll 7s 6d; wethers, 35s to 43s; ewes, 36s to 40s; lambs, 278 to 35s; porkers, 42s to 45s. All native-born and naturalised Danes over sixty years of age receive pensions of ten shil- lings to eighteen shillings per month, if unable to support themselves or their families. Australia has, proportionately, more churches than any other country, the number being 6.013, or 210 to every 100,000; England has 144 churches to every 100,000; Russia only fifty-five to the same number. CANDLES FOR TIGERS." I Nightfall is an unpleasant period in tlio village life of Korea, as a frequent loiterer in a village is the Korean tiger—a superb beast, with three inches of thick fur under his tawny stripes. The roads near the towns are free of these visitors, but many of the villages are in- fested with them. Quite a large item in the accounts of a. certain small port north of Wonsan was entered under the heading of "candles for tigers"; the official explaining that he had to carry several lanterns every night when he went home from the office, in order to keep off the tlgere"  

ABERSYCHAN. I A COUNCIL ENLIVENED. I On Monday, Mr Isaac Brent, of Freehold Land, Pontnewynydd, made his third appearance before the Council, it was supposed with reference to -sectiring a brake licence to enable him to ply his brake between Pontypool and Abersychan which the Council had declined to grant. But on this occasion Mr Brent quietly handed a letter to the Clerk, which, read as follows "I, Isaac Brent, do this day apply to the Council under the Allotment Act for land for -tillage for me and my neighbours. Hoping the Council will favour me with my request, yours • .faithfully, Isaac Brent." A scene ensued, bat eventually Mr Brent was induced to retire. Before he entered the Council ffoom a letter was read from Supt. James James, Pontypool, sta'ing that Brent had defied the Council by plying his brake between Pontypool and Abersychan without having been licensed by the Council. The Superintendent had advised Brent to discontinue this practice, but the only Teply he received was I won't go from here until I have got my load for you or anyone else. It was decided to prosecute him. Mr W. P. James drew attention to the fact that the County Council were urging all the local authorities in the Eastern Valleys to prevent a pollution of the Afon Llwyd. which had been described by Alderman Raffan as an open ,sewer." The Clerk (Mr Bythway) replied, that the Council bad already moved in the matter of sewage disposal, and they were only waiting the approval of the Local Government Board of their proposed scheme. The finance committee recommended the levying of a general district rate of Is 3d in the 9, which was approved of. The rate is the same as the last one. The inhabitants of Pentrepiod petitioned the Council for a water-pump, Mr Williams, who supported their application, stating that they bad "been without water for three weeks.—The request was granted, but the Surveyor was asked to get the water analysed before it was used for domestic purposes.—Complaints were received from the inhabitants of Penygarn, Tranch, and other high- level districts of an inadequate water supply. Some of the districts had been without water for -four weeks. Mr B. Nicholas, a shareholder in the water company, said that drought was being felt throughout the district owing to the greater demand for water and the drying up of springs.

I LLANLLOWELL. DEATH OF MR BENJAMIN WILLIAMS.-It is with great regret that we have to recoid the death of Mr Benjamin Williams, of Great House Farm, which occurred early on Wednesday morning, in the presence of most of the members of his family, the Blessed Sacrament having been administered to him the day before. Deceased had occupied Great House Farm for about 30 years, and was at the time of his death churchwarden of his parish church, a position which he had filled for 28 years. The funeral is fixed for 3 p.m. on Saturday, at Llanllowell Church.

f MONMOUTH. I AQtnU—Mr.C&ifr&U Bookseller, Monmouth. R.D.C.—At Friday's meeting, Mr S. C. Bosanquet presided.—Mitchel Troy School had been closed owing to sanitary defects, and, it was reported, was to be handed over to the County Council. Some of the defects had since been remedied, and the Medical Officer, Mr Groves, consented to let the school re-open, the Clerk to write the County Council as to the exact position. GARDENERS' OUTING.-The Newport and Bassalleg Gardeners' Mutual Improvement Association went for their annual outing to the Hendre, Monmouth, the seat of the Right Hon Lord Llangattock, who expressed his regret at not being able to receive the party personally, but hoped that all would thoroughly enjoy themselves. The party left Newport for Abergavenny by train and lunched at the Swan Hotel, Mr E. Basham, Bassalleg, vice-chairman of the Society, occupying the chair. This function ended, they proceeded by brakes to Monmouth via Raglan, and reached The Hendre at about four o'clock, when Mr Coomber, head gardener, showed them round the gardens and grounds, and afterwards they partook of tea at Lord Llangattock's invitation. Mr Bone, head gardener to Lord Tredegar, proposed the best thanks of the Association to Lord Llangattock for his kindness; to Mr Coomber for arranging the visit; and to Mr E. Basham, hon. secretary, for his work. The return drive to Abergavenny, and thence by train to Newport, cloded a very pleasant day.

NEWPORT. Aodats-Resirs Greenland and Co., Nwtaaents. CAERWENT EXPLORATION FUND.-The Newport Free Library Committee has decided to subscribe a sum of JE21 to the Caerwent Exploration Fund. THE GOVERNOR OF GIBRALTAR.—The "London Gazette" announces the appointment of General Sir Frederick W. E. Forestier- Walker as Governor of Gibraltar. MOTOR-CAR AND BICYCLE COLLIDE.—On Friday evening as Mr H. S. Jones, of Durham-road, was riding his bicycle in the direction of Caerleon a motor-car and a motor cycle came towards him. The car was travelling at a good rate, and at the end of Duekpool-road twefved to the right to pass a tramcar, which Was standing there. Mr Jones, who was riding on that side, was knocked over and fell into the gutter. The car passed over his bicycle, smashing it completely. Mr Jones was badly shaken, and was taken home by the chauffeur. AMBULANCE COMPETITION.—At the annual meet- ing for the Monmouth Boroughs Ambulance Challenge Cup (presented by Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P.), at the Town Hall, Newport, Mr H. Flanders presiding, the secretary's report and balance-sheet showed that the 1904 competition was very successful and that there remained a balance of £ 3 15s 3d. The following officers were elected :-President, Lord Tredegar; vice- presidents, Mr J. Macaulay, the Mayor (Mr R. Wilkinson), Colonel H. Button, and Mr F. J. Mitchell, J.P.; chairman, Mr W. Bath Cleaver; hon treasurer, Mr A. 1. Sinclair (head constable) join bon secretaries, Messrs. C. Greening and A. J. E. Fuge. ♦-

PONTNEWYDD. INQUEST.—Mr M. Roberts-Jones held an inquiry at Pontnewydd, on Saturday, touching the death of Henry Lippiatt (52), a collier, of Tynewydd- road, Pontnewydd, whose body was found lying in a ditch near his allotment garden. In crossing over a narrow plank to go to his garden deceased slipped and fell into the ditch.—Dr Hocken stated that the man dislocated his neck by falling; he could distinctly see the mark of his face in the mud where he had fallen.—A verdict of Accidental death" was returned.

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PONTYPOOL. I Agents—Mr Fieldhouse, and Mr O. II Churchill, The Market, I and Messrs. Edwards and Co. I INQUBST.—On Saturday, Mr Roberts-Jones con- ducted an inquiry into the death of James Morgan Lydiatt, 75, a retired tailor, lodging at 34;, Trosnant-street, whose body was recovered from the Monmouthshire Canal near the Court Farm, Llanfihangel Pontymoile, on Wednesday.,Tlao landlady stated that the deceased was fond of taking walks along the canal bank, and she believed that owing to failing eyesight he fell in.- P.O. Brown said he found the deceased lying face downwards in about three feet of water. There were no marks of violence on the body.—The jury returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned." ST. JAMES'S CHURCH CHOIR.-Oll Wednesday the members of this choir visited Weston, and some of the boys during the afternoon went for a spin on bicycles, and afterwards went to the baths. It was not noticed that one boy, John West, aged 14, of Osborne-road, was missing until tea. time when a search was made, but when the party left by boat at 6.20 nothing had been heard of him. The Rev Reynolds, curate of St. James's and another member of the party remained behind, and ascertained that the lad when a mile outside of Weston fell over the hsndle bars of the machine, and was picked up in an unconscious condition and conveyed to the Weston Infirmary, where he now lies.

THE HOSPITAL. I At the half-yearly meeting of the Pontypool and District Hospital the provision of a children's ward was discussed. Mr W. H. Hughes, the secretary, repotted that the hospital board, while fully sympathising with the view that such a ward would be a most useful addition to the hospital, decided to defer the building of it pending an increase in the income. It was estimated that, apart from the capital expenditure, it would require X300 a year to maintain it. It was decided that having regard to the opinion from the solicitor to the Treasury, that he would favourably consider a scheme for founding a children's ward. the matter be referred to the executive board to promote the scheme. It was further decided to seek the support of the Coslett Trustees in the matter. In his report the secretary stated that a native of the district, who had recently passed away- Major Sloper, of Cardiff-had left a sum of X250 by his will to the institution. (Applause). The financial report showed a very satisfactory condition of things, the balance in hand having been increased from £ 384 11s 7d to LIOI 9s 8d, and this in spite of the fact that an old debt on the capital account of over E175 had been paid off. The total income for the year, including the balance in hand, amounted to £ 11,314 108 5d, and the expenditure 2913 Os 9d. The girls' county school at Pontypool were voting an annual con- tribution of C20 towards the upkeep of a cot" at the hospital. (Applause.) ♦

I RAGLAN. I Agent-Mrs. Hopper, The Village. FARMERS' CLUB.—Mr Jos. Frost presided over a meeting, at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, on Saturday, when Mr Jones, Tregare, was added to the Com- mittee, it was decided to advertise for a site for the ploughing match, and it was resolved to approach the County Council for poultry prizes, &c. Next meeting, September 1st.

I Russia's Losses in the War. I During the past few days a good many people have been remarking how much cheaper it would have been for Russia to refrain from driving Japan into war, and how much more usefully money could have been spent in improving the condition of Russia'd own people. It is scarcely possible at the present moment to prepare even an approximate return of the total loss which Russia has sustained, and it may be that the facts will never be known in their en- tirety outside the Government offices at St. Petersburg. The Tokio correspondent of the Times has attempted a statement con- cerning the total number of casualties, but its value is diminished by the fact that the killed and wounded are grouped to- gether, it being evidently a matter of some importance, particularly to the dependents of the individual concerned, whether he is killed outright or receives a slight flesh wound from which he will completely re- cover. With respect to the Japanese army we know that in May last a memorial ser- vice was held in Tokio for 31,856 men who had been killed, and there is good reason for believing that that was A COMPLETE RETURN of the number of deaths to January 31st. 1905. The later engagements must have brought the total to 50,000, and probably more. On the Russian side there is no de- pendable basis for calculation beyond the number of men left dead upon the field, which does not afford very much informa- tion. The correspondent referred to, who seems to have obtained all the available information on the subject, puts the total number of Russian killed and wounded at 320,000, which, on the experience of pre- vious wars, would give an aggregate of somewhere about 80,000 killed. There are, apparently, no figures showing how many men have died from disease. As a rule, more perish from this cause than from bullet or sword, but in this case we have only the negative evidence that not very much has been said concerning the ravages of disease, and it is of no use to speculate as to what the mortality from this cause has been. Such figures as we have, however, are sufficient to show that the total loss of life from all causes has been I TERRIBLY HEAVY, I and more than enough to justify the anxiety with which the people of two hemispheres have awaited the result of the negotiations at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We, of Britain, the great naval Power, cannot but feel a special interest in the losses of the Russian navy-a grim sort of interest perhaps, resembling that which a surgeon displays in a patient who has been the subject of a rare operation. On this point the information is more precise-Japan has lost twelve vessels, including two battleships and four cruisers, with an aggregate dis- placement of 46,000 tons, but on the other hand, she has been compensated for this loss by the capture of Russian warships, of which some use can be made, and by the raising of others which have been sunk, so that, on the whole, the aggregate tonnage of her fleet is greater than it was before the war began. Of 83 ships, with a tonnage of 410,000, Russia has lost 73, with a tonnage of more than 346,000. Of fifteen battleships, twelve have been sunk, two captured, and one interned of seven armoured cruisers, five have been sunk; of thirteen other cruisers, six have been sunk and five interned; while of three armoured coast defence vessels, one was sunk and two cap- tured. Russia has, of course, still some ships in European waters, but the squad- rons which have been sent to the Far East have been practically destroyed. As we British have occasion to know, WARSHIPS ARE EXPENSIVE THINGS to build, and the task of rehabilitating the Russian navy, will place a severe strain on the resources of the country. Already the naval section of the Imperial Russian Technical Society has been making en- 1 quiries as to whether the ships can be built in Russian yards, and it has been able to present a report that they can be so con- structed, a doubt only being expressed as to whether it may not be necessary to go abroad for some of the armour plate, in the same way that it will no doubt be necessary to go abroad for some of the money.

Monmouthshire and Caerleon Antiquarian Association. In accordance with our undertaking last week, when we briefly noticed this Association's meeting at Tintern, we give below Bome details, taken from our own Journal, of a meeting held in the venerable ruins in the summer of 1869, when Octavius Swinnerton Morgan, Esq., M.P., uncle of Lord Tredegar was president of the Association. "The Monmouthshire Antiquarians mustered a strong force, and the company included representa- J' tives from nearly all parts of the shire. Well-nigh every description of vehicle—from the dashing "four-in-hand," brake or coach, to the unpre- tending pony carriage, and the still lees aristocratic "cab," with its slow-going, poorly-conditioned steed, was brought into requisition and in providing "accommodation for man and beast" the resources of the Beaufort were put to a somewhat severe test. The weather was auspicious, and the Monmouthsbire Antiquarian meeting for 1869 was, as usual, productive of a rare amount of genuine pleasure to all who were privileged to be present. The business proceedings although very interesting were by no means lengthy, being mainly confined to some descriptive and explanatory remarks upon the Abbey by the President, O. S, Morgan, Esq., M.P. A large number of those who drove from Chepstow to Tintern broke the journey at Wyndcliff, from the top of which, after a rather perilous ascent of the truly 11 winding path with primitive and rugged steps a charming view is obtained, probably unsurpassed in the wide domain of Nature. A first glance at the outer walls of the old Abbey is somewhat disappointing; but the feeling is only temporary. As the visitor enters the doorway, walks through the cloisters, looks upon the ruins of the lofty arches and magnificently carved windows, he feels that the beauty of the structure grows while yet he gazes, and that even in its dilapidation it has a grandeur that awakens enthusiastic admiration. Before commencing the business of the day, the Antiquarians, contrary to their usual practice, repaired to the luncheon tent, and amongst the company then assembled were Mr O. S. Morgan, M.P., Mr J. E. Lee and party, Mr and Mrs F. J. Mitchell and the Misses Mitchell, Col Elkington, Major Feilden, Mr Murray, Rev E. Turberville Williams, Rev T. Prothero, Mrs and Miss Prothero, Mr and Mrs F. Prothero, Rev G. and Mrs Jones, Dr Mayou, Rev Vaughan I Hughes and Mrs Hughes, Rev W. F. Bathurst, the Misses Bathurst, Col and Mrs Noel, Rev J. T. Harding and Mrs Harding, Mr and Mrs Rendell, Mr E. J. Phillips, Mr W. W. Phillips, Rev W. and Mrs Oakley, Rev J. D. Watherstone, Rev R. Williams and Miss Williams (Ightfield), Miss Raymond, Mrs Carruthers and party, Mr Byam, Mr Murray and party, Rev G. Gordon, the Misses Mais, Captain Murray, Mrs Stewart, Mrs B. Noel, Rev C. Salusbury and Mrs Salusbury, Mr F. Moggridge, Rev J. W. C. Lindsay and Mrs Lindsay, Rev H. M. Noel, Rev J. Hope and Mrs Hope, Mr W. Harding, Captain Kane, the Misses Kane, Mrs and the Misses Pride, Mrs Bryant and party, Mr T. Pride, Mr H. Pride, Mrs Andrews, Mr Orford, Rev J. CiLdwallader, the Rev T. Pope, Mrs Pope. Mr Pope, Rev Rankin Hall and party, Archdeacon Sleeman, Mr C. B. Fox. Mr T. Colborne, Mr and Miss Harrhy, Rev Mr and Miss Gower, &c., &c. Immediately after luncheon the company I returned to the Abbey where the President in a brief address congratulated the members on the large gathering, and called upon Mr J. E. Lee. hon. sec., who read the following report:— Since the report last year, at Llanthony Abbey, very little has occurred which requires to be brought before the members. The Museum has as usual been kept in good order, and is in a fair state of repair. Unfortunately, very few objects have been added to the collection. The only presents during the year have been some coins and also a few bones, especially the upper part of the skull of an ox, evidently of Roman age. These bones, though apparently of insignificant interest, are not so in reality, as comparative anatomists are desirousaf passing them under review for the sake of ascertaining what changes have arisen in the breeds of cattle and other animals since the Roman times. Towards the close of last year the supplement to the Illustrated Catalogue of the Museum was delivered to the members, and those who have read it will be aware of the interest which attaches to the sculpture of a British dog now in our collection, as shown by the remarks kindly sent by Professor Rolleston, of Oxford. "The book now in hand will, it is hoped, be of considerable interest.—The attention of the Government has been drawn to the state of our national and historic monuments, and the Society of Antiquaries in London have been requested to send in a list of all that are of real interest, with a view to their preservation. Our president, Octavius Morgan, Esq., M.P., has been requested by the Council of the Society of Antiquaries, at Somereet House, to report on the monuments of this and the adjoining county of Glamorgan, and those in Abergavenny Church, of course, take the first rank. Under these circumstances the com- mittee have ventured on deciding that the book for this year shall consist of an account of these monuments, and be illustrated by a number of photographs. This will necessarily make it an expensive publication, but our society is formed for the sake of illustrating the antiquities of the county, and the members will, it his hoped, think that the committee have decided rightly in venturing for once to exceed their usual expenditure. The statement of accounts about to be read will show a considerable sum in hand, and some arrears of subscriptions have yet to be received, but still this balance will only partially pay the cost of the book, and there can be little doubt but that next year's revenue will have in some measure to be anticipated. Still, the object to be accomplished seems worth the sacrifice." The Chairman then referred to the value of the Society's publications, and to the fact that they were only sold to members and not by any book- seller. He stated that their lamented friend, Mr Wakeman, who died last year, in his will had bequeathed to him (the chairman) upon trust, his historical papers and manuscripts relating to the county of Monmouth, and a number of seals and other articles which were given to the Association. The President spoke in high terms of the additions to the Museum, and said no one would be dis- appointed in the book of the Society for this year. It would be found a valuable one. As to the monuments at Abergavenny, though they might not be called a work of national importance yet he would say such things should be preserved and not neglected or disregarded. The Hon Secretary produced some rough drawings of Druidical circles on Dartmoor, the two principal ones representing the remains of distinct circles, near Merrivale Bridge, on Dartmoor, Devon, The Chairman asked whether any person present knew of any similar stones on the Monmouthshire Hills. The Secretary believed there was one on a hill just above Abergavenny. The Chairman said that numbers of circles, similar to those on the sketch were to be found in Anglesea, and on the hill above the Leys, and there was an enclosure on the Dowards. Such circles were not confined to this country alone they were to be found in Brittany and in other parts of France, also in Scotland, and there were many in Ireland. Mr Williams said the only stones he had seen were at Penycoedmawr, and he wished they were looked more into. The Secretary said it seemed a thousand pitiel that when parties made those discoveries they kept them to themselves. The President thanked Mr Lee for his drawings and said that if any one present knew of such stones in a row or in a circle they should com- municate the fact to the hon secretary, as by the comparison of numerous instances of such arrange- ment of stones with each other they might arrive at a conclusion as to their meaning and intention. They were assembled in what he believed to be one of the most exquisitely beautiful ruins he had ever seen. When they knew something of its history, and something of its date, it was one of peculiar beauty and interest. The monastic institutions were introduced into this country in the sixth and seventh centuries, but this was generally speaking of a later period being introduced at the time of the Normans, who seemed to have constructed many well-defined edifices, some of which were destroyed, and others ultimately enlarged from time to time. They were, however, in one of those which seemed to have been erected from one design, and although not erected at the same period, still the unity of design seemed to be carried out. He might mention that it was on the principle of the great abbeys of Westminster, Canterbury, Gloucester, and, he believed, Bath and Tewkesbury. Many others seemed to have been built in the thirteenth century, a great many of them following the Benedictine order, and they were the largest and most powerful of the time. They had particular orders according to the various purposes to which they were applied. Tintern was of the Cistercian order, which was rather opposite to the Benedictine. The speaker, after remarking upon the foundation of the present building, said the first question was, why was it called Tintern ? He understood, in hoking over the papers of their friend Mr Wakeman. the word Tintern was derived from Celtic wwd.. signifying a fortress, and a Drince or chief, but it was always a difficult matter in these cases to get at the real meaning. They would find that the date of the foundation of that great Abbey was about 1131, and also that it was founded by Walter de Clare, a man famous in the annals of chivalry and for church building, but the present structure was erected for the most part at the expense of Roger Bigod, Earl Marshal, and Lord of Chepstow. According to good authority, a vast number of the churches were built of timber in those days. The speaker then reviewed several other matters connected with the building, and called the attention of the meeting to the fact that the founders of this sort of abbey generally selected a charming spot near a river, where fish were likely to abound. The Abbey in which they were assembled was in a lovely spot. In the building of these large churches it appeared to have been the practice to begin at the east end first, because when that was completed they could have the use of the high altar to celebrate their services, and so they increased and extended the building until the whole thing was completed. Now there was one feature in connection with the building which he particularly wished to point out to the meeting. They would see one uniform design carried out throughout the whole building. They would look at the beautiful windows, which in his life he had never seen anything to equal. That magnificent window (pointing to the eastern window) was really quite unequalled, and if they took particular notice they would discover a similarity of style in the windows throughout the building, and it would bear out his idea that at the first they adopted one design and carried out that design to the finish. They would find in a number of other cathedrals there was the same uniformity of style. They would see three or four bays, a bay being the distance from pillar to pillar these were of different kinds, but here they were all the same kind of architecture. These Cistercian abbeys were dedicated to the Virgin. The speaker further reviewed the architectural features of the building, remarking that it was doubted by many persons whether there was a central tower, that it must have been carried up a considerable distance above the roof, and the gables they saw must have been joined to it (if never completely finished), somewhat similar to Westminster Abbey." After according a vote of thanks to the President, the members inspected other parts of the rain and separated at about seven o'clock.

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I Cricket. USK V. NEWPORT II. Usk journeyed to Newport on Saturday last b play the return match with the second eleven, and, although Usk were poorly represented, being- without F. Hill, T. Rees, T. Mayes, F. E. Dunn. and A. Hiley, a most interesting game resulted in a win for the homesters, close on time, with three wickets to spare. The match at Usk, it will be remembered, was a very close affair, the scores being Newport, 39 Usk, 3S; and it is rather strange that the man who was chiefly responsible for the victory then should have also had a big" share on this occasion-M. StrattOE. F. Edmunds won the toss, and sent in the usual pair, Wallace and Jenkins, to face the attack of Shrubsole and Jones. Wallace opened the scoring with a two off the former, and in the second over Jenkins got a nice cut through the slips for three and Wallace hit Jones to leg for four, all run out. Twenty was telegraphed through a boundary to leg by Wallace, and at 28 Swallow displaced Jones at the pavilion end. Both batsmen were showing- capital form, and it seemed quite probable that a big score would be put on, when Wallace was well taken by Shrubsole in the slips off Swallow— 35-1-13. Whyte took his place, and immediately gave an easy chance to Richards at point, which was not accepted, but shortly after hoisted the half-century with a nice stroke to leg. Blandford then tried his hand with the ball, vice Shrubsole, and Leslie Phillips relieved Swallow. Still the score mounted steadily, and the seventy was signalled with only one wicket down, which exceeded expectations. Phillips only bowled a few overs, when tton was called upon to take up the attack, iz spelt disaster for Usk, as he met with success, and got Jenkins caught in the sli at 78. for 40, made in excellent style. One run later Whyte was caught at cover- point—79-3-17. Most of his runs were made on the leg side. Stratton had taken two wickets for one run, but still another change was made in the trundling, Berrow displacing Blandford. Roberts went out td a ball from Stratton, and had his bails smartly whipped off by A. J. Gould-89-4-3. Things did not look quite so rosy now for Usk, but B. Duckham, who partnered Edmunds, hit out in fine style, and caused the century to be telegraphed amidst applause. Shrubsole again bowled in place of Berrow. Duckham found the boundary in two successive shots, and then gave easy chance to Richards, who again failed Stratton, however, had his revenge by soon after—120-5-26. After the Edmunds, who contributed a innings quickly terminated, the last only adding five runs, the total reachin^^K||^Hk Stratton obtained 6 wickets for 31 run%,Shrubsol^WP 3 for 33, and Swallow 1 for 20. Sevefr»bow were tried. ♦ ji Newport, with little time to win,Kt out vigorously, and made the winning hit close on seven o'clock, the time arranged for the drawing of stumps. Scores :— I USK. A. G. Wallace, c Shrubsole, b Swallow 13 J. Jenkins, c H. Berrow, b M. Stratton 40 L. M. Whyte, c F. Huggett, b Stratton 17 W. F. Roberts, st A. Gould, b Stratton 3 B. Duckham, b Stratton 26 F. Edmunds, c Richards, b Stratton.. 19 E. Saunders, c Shrubsole. b Stratton 1 W. Parker, lbw. b Shrubsole 7 W. Phillips, b Shrubsole 5 F. Waters, not out. 0 J. Marfell, b Shrubsole 0 Extras. 15 Total. 146 NEWPORT II. M. Stratton, b A. G. Wallace. 25 F. Huggett, c Duckham, b Edmunds 9 L. Phillips, c J. Jenkins, b. Edmunds 52 G. Shrubsole, not out.. 42 A. J. Gould, c Waters, b J. Marfell.. 0 H. J. Rowlands, run out 6 E. V. Swallow, b J. Marfell. 0 W. J. Richards, b Marfell. 1 T. Blandford, not out 5 Extras 9 Total (7 wkts.) 149

MONMOUTHSHIRE V. DEVON. This match was played at Mount Wise, Devon- port, on Friday and Saturday in last week. Devon batted first, but made a poor show, being all out for 35. Steeples took 5 wickets for 20 runs, and Stedman 4 for 15. Monmouthshire responded with 130, Robotbam, Phillips, and Stedman contributing- 52, 24, and 18 respectively. In the second venture Devon improved, compiling 300, and disposing of Monmouthshire for 54. won handsomely by 151 runs. This is Monmouthshire's first defeat of the season.

I MONMOUTHSHIRE v. CORNWALL. Continuing their tour, Monmouthshire en- countered Cornwall on Monday and Tuesday, and ran out winners by 187 runs. Scores:- MONMOUTHSHIRE. First Innings. P. C. Phillips, c and b Barnes. 32 Silverlock, run out 23 Diver, b Humphries. 27 Dr Tatham. b Humphries. 35 E. S. Phillips, c Donaldson, b H'phries 32 L. Robotham, c Smith, b Humphries 0 H. Stratton, b Humphries. 20 G. Phillips, b Trevarthen 3 W. A. Williams, c Coad, b Humphries 1 R. B. Griffiths, b Humphries 11 Steeples, not out C) 1 Extras 25 Total 210 Second Innings. P. C. Phillips, c Letcher, b Hawken 50 Silverlock, run out. 22 Diver, c Barnes, b Trevarthen. 5 Dr Tatham, c and b Humphries. 72 E. S. Phillips, b Tresawna. 12 L. Robotham, b Tresawna. 23 H. Stratton, c Humphries, b Tresawna 13 G. Phillips, b Humphries. 9 W. A. Williams, run out 1 R. B. Griffiths, lbw, b Letcher. 5 Steeples, not out 3 Extras 11 Total 226 CORNWALL. First Innings. J. Donaldson, c Williams, b Steeples 5 W. Coad, b G. Phillips 0 R. Rogers, b Phillips. ~W. Bickford-Smith, b Phillips. • J. Bickford-Smith, c Tatham, b P lips -a H. Tresawna, b Silverlock. 17 C. Trevarthen, b Silverlock 27 E. Hawken, not out. 33 C. G. Humphries, b Steeples. I F. C. Barnes, b Silverlock. 5 W. J. Letcher, run Out. 1 Extras 19 Total 153 Second Innings. J. Donaldson, b Steeples 03 W. Coad, b Phillips 4 R. Rogers, b Steeples q W. Bickford-Smith, c Tatham b Steeples 11 J. Bickford-Smith, b Silverlock. 15 51. Tresawna, b Steeples 1<» C. Trevarthen, b Steeples' 1 E. Hawken, b Steeples, C. G. Humphries, not out 7 F. C. Barnes, c Williams, b Steeples.. 9 W. J. Letcher, b Steeples. 0 Extras 12 Total 9$

YEOBTABLBS. ,91.-Collection of vegetables, 6 varieties: It 10s 6d, Mr T. G. Knight; 2, 5s, Mr E. Knight, HJsk; 3, 2s 6d, Mr James Powell. 92.-Twelve shalots: 1, 2s, Mr Frank Hughes, 'Usk; 2, Is, Mr J. Lewis. 93.-Twelve scarlet runners: I, 2s, Mr E. Knight; 2, Is, Mr W. Wellington. 94.-Twelve kidney potatoes 1, 3s Gel, Mr E. Knight 2, 2s 6d, Mr J Powell; 3,1. Mr G Watkins 95.—Twelve round potatoes: 1, 3a 6a, Mr J. Fowell; 2, 2s 6d, Mr W. Wellington; 3, Is, Mr A 96!^Six spring onions (given by Mr T. Knight) 1, 3s, Mr E. Knight; 2, 2s, Mr J. Lewis. 97.—Six winter onions (given by Mr George Cale): 1, 3s, Mr W. Wallington; 2, 2s, Mr A. "Smart. 98.-Four varieties of potatoes, 6 to a dish (given by Mr J. Deveoy): 1. 3s, Mr T. G. Knight; 2, 2s. Mr James Powell. 99.-Four distinct varieties of vegetables (given %y Mr and Mrs R. A. Rogers): 1, 6s, Mr G. Watkins; 2, 4s, Mr J. Lewis. 100.-Three cabbage grown from plants ^purchased from Mr James Powell: 1, 2s, Mr J. Lewis. IOI.-13race of marrows: 1, 3s, Mr J. Lewis; 2, :2s, Mr W. Wallington. 102.—Two red cabbage: 1, 3s, Mr T. G. Knight; 2, 2s. Mr E. Knight. 103.—Brace of cucumbers: 1, 3s, Mr T. G. Knight; 2, 2s, Mr J. Powell. 104.—Three beet not (given by MrE. Morgan): 1, 2s 6d, Mr Henry Meredith, Usk. FRUIT. 105.-Six cnoking apples: 1, 3s, Mrs G. Evans, IDsk 2, 2s, Mr E. Knight. 106.—Six table apples: 1, 3s, Mrs G. Evans 2, 2s, Mr E. Knight. SPECIAL PRIZES. OPEN. t07.-Messrs. Sutton and Sons' collection of vegetables: 1. £ 1, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 10s, Mr H. S. Guetard 3, 5s, Mr R. Rickards. 108.-Mr Henry Pitt's (Abergavenny) collection Of vegetables: 1, 10s, Mr B. F. Stockham; 2, 7s 6d, Mr H. Freeman; 3, 5s. Mr W. Wallington. 109.—Messrs J. 0. Wheeler's (Gloucester) collec- -tion of vowetrbles 1, 78 6d, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, :5s, Colonel Wallis; 3, 3s 6d, Mr B. F. Stockham. 110.—Messrs H. Cannell's (Swanley) vegetables, -four distinct dishes: 1, 5s, Mr B. F. Stookham. Hi. Messrs Wm. Clibran and Sons' (Manches- ter) collection of vegetables: 1, 10s 6d, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 7a 6d, Mr B. F. Stockham 3, 5s, Col. Wallis. 112.—Best single vegetable in Show, excluding "tomato (given by Mr A. H. Symonds): 5s, a cauli- flower in Messrs Sutton's collection, shown by the Rev W. M. Willett. HONEY. 113.—Six lb; sections of honey: 1, 5s, Miss S» Jones; 2. 2s 6d, Mr H. Freeman. 114.—Three lb. bottles of run honey 1, 5s, Mr H. Freeman 2, 2s 6d, Mr H. Butcher, Usk. DRESSED POULTRY. 115.—Couple of ducks: 1, 5s, Mrs A. W. Trot- 2, 2s 6d, Miss Probert, The Cwm. 116.-Couple of fowls: 1, 5s, Mrs S. A. Heath, <3wernithig, Raglan. EGGS: • I 17.-Twelve brown eggs I, 2s 6d, Mrs Heath. 118.—Twelve white eggs: 1, 2s 6d, Mra Heath 2, Is, Miss Probert. DECORATED TABLE. 119.—Best arranged and decorated table for des- sert for four persons (given by Messrs RAinsforth and Son, Newport): 1, 10s, Mrs Greening, Helmaen Cottage.