Weekly Mail

NEWPORT. CHRISTCKURCH SCHOOL BOARD.—The fortnightly eetiug was held at Maindee on Friday evening, "r. E. gin presiding. Mr. Swanton proposed to ^feaae the clerk's salary by £ 20 per annum. Mr, M* R- Evans seconded. The Chairman proposed, Mr. Harris secondedja £ 10 increase. The votes j 'ng equal, the chairman gave his Casting vote in Iavom- of £ 10. t¡ A SAILOR DHOwwm—On Friday a fisherman, It ear Glen Usk, discovered the body of a man, Pparently a fisherman, in the river. It appeared have been in the water over a week. There no means of identifying the corpse, which a* taken to tho Hanbury Arin9, Caerleon, to wait an inquest. Board OP GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting wao e'd at the Workhoufe on Saturday, Colonel Lyne i^fosiding, and Mr. T. Latch being in the vice-chair. he Clerk stated that the balance against the °&ard had been reduced to £ 254 12s. lid., and calls jo the amount of £ 1.513 were still due. It was, hoWever, pointed out that there were heavy bills °r payment by the board, and when those wew a»8chargedthe board would be £ 1,500 in debt unless tJayment of the calls was obtained. It was decided t.o- "ummon all parishes in arrear. The number of Supers in the Workhouse tor the week was ^Ported to be 276, as against 271 in tho corre- :2Ponding week of last year; children in the schools, I ú4, as against 191. INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY.—Number of patienta fended at the Dispensirv during the week ending Ugust 14,392 number of visits paid to patients b their own homes during the week (Central ,'strict), 30 number of patients in the Infirmary jvUping the week, 39. Physician for the week, Dr. ^avies surgeon for the week, Mr. Brewer. Walter ..asset, house surgeon Gifts of old linen ,1,flllkfullv received by the matron. The secretary .Ishes to thank Mrs. Col. Lyn0 for the of hothouse grapes for the patients. 'J^outhern District.—Number of patients during week ending August 14, 67 number of visits jjTl? to patients during the week, 140.—R. Cooke, <5 ^C.S. Eng., L.S.A. Lond., VisitiDg Surgeon, °«th«rn District.

SWANSEA. hVlSIT OF MR. H. M. STANLEY.—Arrangements Ve been made for t.he delivery of a lecture by Stanley at Swansea in October next. l^cciojBNx.—A child belouging to Detective Morris \118 Sfqoewhat injured by the fall of its nurse ovor gating on Friday. V* Child Hun OVKR.—-On Saturday a. little girl, 'fted Christina Oarl9on, of No. 7, Gam-street, knocked down in the street by a 'bus, driven |oj J^'lliam Eiimes, and tlie property of Mr. Pike, Jutland-street. The child's limbs were some- severely Injured. Hi* INFANT'S DKATH.—A little child of four weeks, 8t.¡ed Margaret Crowley, living at 19, Emma On šet, WILS found by its parents to be dead in bed jf (Jnday morning. Monday evening', at the Coh1"*8 Head Hotel. Brother Sergeant KiefJ, of Of j '• Hearts of Oak, No. 3,138, of the Ancient rOf Forester*, was presented with an illumi- testimonial for his having introduced »j0,v'8 member's, all of whom belong to the jj "ce force, to the lodge. The Worthy Chief, Mr. 1^' LeWi. in making the presentation, oomph- Íli th« recipiant for the interest he had taken j1'1* lodge. Brother Kieff suitably replied. 1h*fvmr.-rAn inquest was held on Tuesday at and Horses, 8 wan sea (before Mr. T. N. ^triofc, deputy coroner), on the body of a hatD*d Margaret Crowl«y, aged four weeks, hearing the evident of Dr. Daviea, the jury returnpd' a verdict "That the deceased died from < o ivulsions." POULE OUTINQ.— The annual outing of the Swansea borough police force took place on Tuesday, when half the members, together with a few friends, were driven to the romantic park at Penrice Castle, the Gower residence of the Lord- Lieutenant, where they spent a. most enjoyable day. A coach and a number of breaks from the stables of Mr. Rosser were employed on the journey. The weather during the drive brightened up in a most unexpected manner, and at about eleven o'clock. when the castle grounds were reached, the sun shono brilliantly, and continued to do so during the rest of the day. Captain Colquhoun, the head- constable, accompanied the men. The commis- sariat arrangements were ably seen to by Inspector Holland, assisted by Sergeant, Davies and others. Substantial refreshments were partaken of three times during the day, and during the intervals the company enjoyed themselves by rambling about the grounds, musical nnd other performances, fishing in the ponds, &c. The company arrived back in town at 9.30 p.m. THE BANKRUPTCY OF MR. JAMES FRY.—At Swan- sea Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday (before Mr. Registrar Home) the public examination of James Fry, of the Bovega Restaurant, Castle-street, was taken. The bankrupt said he took the premises from Messrs. Buckley, of Llanollv, in 1885, paying £400 to come in. He soon found trade was not good, and that he was going down hill. In April of this year a fire took place on the premises, which did great damage. Up to this time he had kept books, but afterwards he only kept a day-book. His takings had been on an average £15 a week, a. third of which was profit. Besides the rent of the Bovega, £110, and heavy rates and taxes, he paid away fully £100 a year to his domestics. His private house he rented at £26 a year and rates, fie calculated he was losing at the rate of JE300 a year. His unsecured debts now amounted to £617 and his assets to JE175, leaving a deficiencvof JE474. The furniture at his residence was left to his wife bv her aunt in 1883. He admitted having traded after knowing himself to be insolvent, hoping for better tillws. He understood that by the terms of his lease lie was bound to sell Messrs. Buckley's beer. He took over a great stock of it. and had sold it for a long time. He attributed the loss ot custom to that. He had sent eighteen barrels back as ltlldrinlmble. The expectations hold out to him when he took the business were not realised. The examination was adjourned. Mr. Roderick appeared for Messrs. Buckley, and Mr, Herbert Monyer for the debtor. EXAMINATION OF MR. JAMES WALTER'S AGKNT.—Tlie examination of Mr. W. E. Jones, which was adjourned from last court for the pro- duction of the defendant's bank book, was con- tinued. Mr. Glascodine appeared for Mr. James Walter, and Mr. Edwin Davies for the debtor. Mr. Glascodine, after further examining the debtor, contended that he had not properly accounted for a sum of £200 received by him before his bank- ruptcy, and asked that the examination be adjourned until such proper account was forth- coming. The registrar agreed.

ABEliDARE. THE WELSH HARP.—At the police-court- on Tues- day Mr. C. Kenshole applied that the licence of this inn should be endorsed from Mr. Lewis Grif- fiths to Mr. David Williams, proprietor of the Taff Vale Brewery. He explained that the business had been disposed of to Mr. Williams, but that it would still be conducted by Mr. Griffiths. The application was granted. INQUKST.—On Tuesday Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, held an inquest at the Lifeboat Inn, Cwmbach, touching the decease of Thomas K. Hawke, an engine driver, aged 66, of 10, Powell-row. It appeared that on the 12th deceased fell on the stairs at the Old Duffryn Pit, and received such severe injuries that he succumbed on Saturday. A verdict of Accidental death was returned. CAMBRIAN FOOTBALL CLUB.—The first general meeting in connection with this club was held at tiie Carpenters' Arms on Tuesday evening, when the following officials were elected for the ensuing season:—Captain, D. Griffiths; vice-captain, J. W. Evans; hon. sec., J. John; treasurer, W. O. Phillips. The secretary is now ready to make arrangements for matches for the ensuing season.

BLACKWFILR (NEAR CARDIFF). OBITUARY.—We much regret to announce the death of Mr. George H. Mortimer, of the Lord Clyde Hotel, at the early age of 35 years. Deceased was only taken ill a week ago, and, notwith- standing the professional attendance of Dr. Buist and Dr. Hughes. he succumbed on Saturday evening. To make the matter more painful, his wife, who had gone to France for the benefit of her health, only returned home in time to see her husband die. The deceased was a. gentleman of unblemished character and highly esteemed and respected far and wide. In the neighbourhood in which he lived and its surroundings his name was a household word, and his genial temper, ready wit, and kindness of heart endeared him t,o aU with whom he came in contact. The funeral will leave his residence at 4.15 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).

BRIDGEND. THE SUDDEN DEATH.—An inquest was held a.t the police-station on Monday (before Mr. Cuth- bertson) to inquire into the death of Hannah Louisa Richardson, the wife of a gardener at Cefn Glas, the residence of Mr. T. T. Lewis, which occurred suddenly on Saturday night. Dr. N. W. Duvies gave it as his opinion that death was caused by heart disease, and a verdict was returned accordingly.

BLAENAVON. INQUESTS.—On Tuesday Mr. Batt., coroner, held three inquests in the hu-ge room at the police-station. Mr. Harris, draper, being foreman of the jury. the first two were on the bodies of children, one aged six months and the other younger. The first, named Jenkins, was found dead in bed by its mother on Ihe 13th inst. It was well, as usual, the night. before, but when the mother awoke in tho morning it wns dead and black in the face. A verdict of death from nat ural causes was returned. —Tho pocond was a child named Morgan, son of Annie Morgan, single woman. It died In tho mothers arms on the 13th ¡IIf-t.. Dr. Quick deposed that tho child, which was a delicate on9, required more attention and nourishment. lIe attributed death to general debility. A verdict in accordanco with tho medical evidence was returned.—The third inquest was on tilo body of David liees, aged 72, who was found dead in bed on Tuesday morn- ing by his wife. Dr. Skrimshiro deposed that some little time ago he attended deceased at hid surgory, when he was suffering from cold and neuralgia. 110 thought death was due to heart affection and neuralgia. A Verdict was returned accordingly. INQUKST.—On Wednesday morning Mr. Half, coroner, held an inquest tit the I'oliee-stat W on tho body of John Penreti, aged 27, a labourer, who met with a shocking death by falling off smnfl planks at the Town Hespt'Voir on Tuesday inrn'n« ing. Ho wao crossing the planks with all empty wheelbarrow when he slipped utttt fell a dlPlance or lOri" Uo wns carried fcn Ids lodging Iri Hill' Htnwt, and Pi1, Quirhe was ilnineiliatelr ?pnt but he died on Wediupdey tnol'nbtg: A Vpldifb tJl "Accidental death'* vraf returned:

JJUONLhYM, BAZAAR.—Tho T'igl' HheMff Ilf jJteconsiiiie (Mt:: n. Wood, Mw«»riil>d Talk) npefied a Mi lironllyo on Tn?»<l<»V* lit aid of MI«J ftiltd fnf ie- Ktoiing the ancient eml dilapidated tihut tdt nf the palish. In the nffeih'niti athletic spotfs held, and a pl*oi»ien<tde princert feok plats at fdghti Itt which Mcitlniit! \VlHiams-Fetth eiiii other' South Wales voealisW were attinug thf1 feFfiinnei?!

DAHILY. THE PEIMROSI! Jfl:AtHJI4,A meeline' nf the Windsor Habitation of Uw |,eHgup Whit held on Tuesday evening ftt ISttflt_U«»lTy, Mrs John Robinson, M.Inst. O.E., Ruling OctutH'iltfrl', in the chair. Seven new members wore Inti'odui'Pd, and it was resolved that at UII) meeting* to tie held during the winter months curtail) silbjeota, to be agreed upon, should bo dlscumod,

BEDYVELLTY. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Tho fortnightly tnoet- ing of thi board was held at the Workliouae, Tredegar, on Wednesday, Mr. C. WlddoWson occupying the chair. The fortnightly Rtato- ment showed an increase in expendi- ture for out-door relief of £23 16s. 10d., or about 7 per cent. over tho corresponding period of 1885. The number of out-door paupers also showed an increase of 113 for the same period. The account for pauper lunatics at Abergavenny Asylum was ordered to bo paid. Mr. W. Griffiths, in accordance, with notice of motion, proposed that Dr. Davies be appointed medi- cal officer for the Now Tredegar District. Mr. J. J. Williams seconded. An amendment was moved by Mr. Gravenor, and seconded by Mr. D. W. Phillips, that Mr. F. J. Monsell be appointed. On a vote being taken, six voted for the amendment and two for tha reso- lution. Three guardians remained neutral. Upon the application of Mr. Gravenor, permission wall granted to the members of the Tredegar Bowling Club to give the Union children a trip to Pontsarn, Mr. Davies gave 10s. towards the object, and the other members added their donations.

CAERPHILLY. NEW INFANT SCHOOL.—The success of the National School in this place has been so great that it has been found necessary to build a hew infant room. This new room Was opened on tho 16th instant with an appropriate hymn by the children, and special prayers by the rector or the parish, through whose exertions the whole of the school buildings have been erected. It is singular that exactly eighteen years ago to the very day the National school Was first opened. Before the ordinary work of the school commenced the Rector gave a very practical and useful address to the scholars on the advantages of education. At the last examination by her Majesty's Inspector, this school was awarded the "excellent" merit giant, in all of its departments. The friends of religious education will be glad to hear that the Diocesan Inspector classes the religious knowledge of the pupils Verv good." The'school is carried on by Mr. Barker (first-class by examination, first-class by service, top of the college lists both years), and tty-ee pupil teachers. The average attendance is 141. In the examina- tions for Aldworth's Exhibitions teachers from this school have invariably headed the lists. Four National Eisteddfod harp prizes have been won by children while scholars at this school.

CHEPSTOW. BOAntl OF GUAKDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this board was held on Saturday, under tho chair- manship of Mr. Joseph Taylor, there being also present Major Cowburn, Messrs. G. Seys and E. Richards (ez-ojficios), the Rev. W, H. Williams, Messrs. G. Dewdney, S., Adams, T. Perkins, J. Pybus, J. P. Symer, H. Kyiner, J. Rymer, W. Lill. A. Hillier, J. Dawes, Wi Tywnsend, C. L. Denton, and J. Mullens. The master reported the number Of initiates as 122, ^tainst 126 hut week and 106 the corresponding week of last year; vagrants reo lieved. 24. SUDDEN DF.ATK.—Mr. M. Carter, the coroner for West Gloucestershire, held an inquest at the Rising Sun, Tidenham, on Saturday last on the body of a man named Parsloe, who had died while at work in a quarry near. A verdict of Death from the visitation of God was returned.

CWMAVON. COTTAGHS GABDENINO SOCIETY.—This society, which is a resuscitation of the old society, held its show of Bowers, fruits, and vegetables at Coed Park on Saturday last, and proved to be a. decided success, both financially and otherwise. The committee, which was an exceptionally strong one, was supported by tha Right Hon. Earl of Jersey, Sir H. H. Vivian, Bart., M.P., Mr. C. R. M. Talbot, M.P., the Cwmavon Works proprietors, the Copper Company (Limited" Byas, Daniel and Co., and the Rio Tinto Company (Limited) as patrons. About £30 was distributed in prizes.

CWMBRAN. GAEDF.NS —On Saturday last the workmen and friends in the employ of Mr. J. James, builder, Marine-parade, Penarth, to the number of 65, had their annual outing at Cwmbran Gardens. The excursionists thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Dinner and tea was provided in the hotel. The catering of Mrs. Clark was highly appreciated.

GELLIGAER. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the Cross Inn on Saturday afternoon by Mr. R. J. Rhys, touching the death of Rhoda. Matilda Harding, the illegiti- mate daughter of Ellen Harding, a married woman living apart from her husband. The child died suddenly on Thursday afternoon. Ellen Harding, the mother, gave evidence showing that the child was delicate. The jury, after hearing her evidence, returned a verdict of Doath from natural causes." Deceased was six years of age.

KENFIG HILL. THE PROPOSKD NJow CHURCH.—About three years ago religious services were started in the Bryndu Schoolroom, and the Diesent curate, the Rev. J. B. Davies, was appointed. Since then the efforts of Mr. Davies have been so deservedly crowned with success that the schoolroom is crowded every Sunday evening, and the friends are now taking the first steps towards the erection of a church. The bishop, with his usual geneiosity, has promised £200 towards the Building Fund, on condition that £700 is raised by other subscrip- tions. It is hopeless to expect that sum to be procured in this place, so appeals are being made to friends far and near to subscribe towards this worthy object.

LLANDILO. FuKEHAt, OF THR LATE MH. A. J. GULSTON.— The remains of the late Mr. Alan James Gulston, formerly of Dirleton, Llangadock, and at the time of his "death resident abroad, were interred on Saturday at Cnledfwlcii Chapel-of-Ease, near this town. The deceased gentleman had been very popular in Llandilo, from the fact that a great proportion of the town formed at one time a part of his estate, which was sold some years ago. The funeral was largely and influent,ially attended, the officiating clergyman being the Rev, Lewis Price. GRAND BALL.—A grand ball in connection with the Carmnrthenshire Lawn Tennis Club was held at the Cawdor Arms Hotel on Tuesday evening. The interior of the ball-room presented an appea- rance of considerable elegance, the effect being produced by crimson drapery, choice plants, flags, &c., arranged with great artistic taste by the Mrs. and Misses Gwynne-Hughes, of Tregib. The attendance was very large, and dancing was keDt up with spirit till after three o'clock. The stewards were Major Tlmrsby-Pelham, Messrs. J. W. Gwynne-Huges, J. C. Richards, and W. Picton Phillips, on the first of whom also devolved the onerous duties of M.C. The music was discoursed by Mr. Huiley's band, from Swansea.

LLANTRISANT. INDUCTION SERVICES OF THE REV, D. REES, AMMANFOKD.—These services were held on Monday at the English Calvinistic Methodist. Hall, when the above gentleman was recognised as pastor of the church worshipping at the above place. The afternoon meeting was presided over by the Rev. E. Griffiths, Penarth, former pastor of the above church. Mr. D. Williams, grocer, gave in a very concise speech a history of the church from its commencement, which was most favourable, and he viso testified to the unanimity of the call to Mr. Rees, this being confirmed by Mr. John Morgan, Bryngoleu. Tin minister replied in a very touching and appropilate manner. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. John Morgan, Gwerny. moel, deacon of the Welsh Church; the Revs. W. Evans, M.A., Pembroke Dock; W. M. Williams, Llangunech W. Davies, Burry Port; H. Herepath, Cnstleton W. W. Williams, Llantrisant; D. Thomas, Beaufort Hill; and T. M. Green, Denbigh. In the evening two impressive sermons wero preached by the Revs. T. M. Green and W. Evans, M.A.

LLANELLY". LOCAl, BOARD OF HEALTH. — Mr. Ernest Trub- shaw presided at the ordinary meeting of this board held on Tuesday afternoon. The matter of the delay and inconvenience caused by the shunt- ing by the Great Western Railway Company over the level crossing near the station was again con. sidered, and, after discussion, Dr. James moved, the chairman seconded, and it was resolved to inform the company that, in the absence of a satis- factory reply to the communication of the board addressed to Mr. Grierson on the 16th of June last, proceedings would be taken against them for recovery of the penalties incurred by them for shunting over such crossing contrary to Section 501, Railway Clauses Act, 1863.

LLANDOVERY. llETUBN OF RENT ON THE YSTRAD ESTATB.—On Tuesday the hull-yearly rent audit of the farm tenants on Mr. George Jones's Carmarthenshire estate, was held at the Castle Hotel. Mr. Jones returned 10 per cent on the last half-year's rent. a generous u«h which was much appreciated;

MAESYOWMMER. FOKKSTKUS' of the members of Court, Temple of Peace, No. 3,290, belonging to the Monmouthshire District of the Ancient, Order of Foresters, held at tho Butchers' Arms, ard the Ystmd Mynach Juvenile Foresters was celebrated, when the nieinbets, headed by the Hungarian Band from Cardiff, proceeded to Yatrad Mynach, and attended Divine service at Holy Tiiitity Church. The Rev. Ti Jenklnsi HiAi, t'lmidaltii OIHciated. On leaving the clivtrtih the members pruceeUed to the schoolroom, where Mrs. George Thomas, nf Yetrnd Mynaclt Mansion) hed provided lel'reahments for theim The members afterwards visited Cefn Hengoed, the resHeuce af Mis. lJ: D: llees, who gave them » cordial welcome snd supplied lltptn with refreslitaents: Titer nflerwaids visited Fleur-de-lis^ aud "ere Well leL-eited at Persevehuice House; the JSttiMUrluuh Ulan-t^AfotJ Huuse* and Fleur-de-lis House: Wn teturning a halt was uiatle at Sumthfctfield Hftll Lndies' t'Hlleje) when the band played It selettiun tiE tiittsit*: Uti fetut'Cing to their conrt-toom the tuemtiets tlined together when Herat WHHdlns cateteti atittiita'b'.j"; Ther were joined al;Quitter by the tteVs T: JriitklHS and û: antics, and ftfcstdt: A tfi'. ir ertjnfibift (*vp.tHtlg Was spent; i'lrt! flf f" It Y!t fltfUVisfiiftt* fHtldltlntt:

M i IreRttES' felSfMfcFdi*:—Tit*" tMMtlftlelStetftf: ftHJ tjf the PJdtfVHe fib CaradCjj" budge nf JVnrltes was held iti Hte Tt<WIIHtHuti J:fivsn^ inatwstet of OftkWbnd Urt!li0t,r< presiding-: THiea ranging from 5*; H £12 were ^ifftrt far entapeH- Hwi<j}({ sjngiiig rtlh1 tofdtsUltlrt: TWd elltiilSi ¥i £ 1-rilt" find Bimhi Ctinipeled fbr the pri £ e for £3 lof u, iehdeiing of '• Blodeuyn tiwoh wvf fi meWH gatdil." The prifce Was awarded to Oljgti Obult1! foiiUnclPtJ lljr lYrl T; Richard*; Jrmtf parties potnpelPd led' It pflee of 12" fur the be?t t'PMdevlttfi ml Yt,]¡¡)"I1I'lI,H A p«t ty rh,1 Suron won, MPHC|?; d: POWPII aild 8: feughes wnh Iwlt nf 7s: nolo singing agttlnat eleven enm* pllur: nltd MiwtSi W. \Villlams« Witt: DnVieSi and Minn L. Tiitmmg won prigpft fof &olo Pinging Mr. J. Jenkinu won 7s. tdf tt reoltalJOn: Zoar C;Um\' won iSl tor the best, rendering of "Clynltau'f Hedd;" Tha pi iiit'ipal prlfce amounted to a£12. which Was offered for the best rendering of "Behold the Lord God prtSMdh by." Two choirs compete^ Vi&i HoMmtiia and t:tlloh. After a keen contest the prizo was awarded to Bethania Choir. The Uet.hunttt Chfflr WHP uonducted by Mr, B. DftViee. and Hlloh Choir by Mr, T. Kiclmffle. A concert closcil the proceedings Mpaprt; ÍJ, Jenkins and T. rttcf, Muttliyt-.fldted adjudicator*

MKHTHYK. BoARn OF GtuwuiASS.—Mf( R. H. Rhys, J.P., chairman, presldud at Irlseling: \>11 behalf of Mr. J. I'lews, Mr, T. VVilliaitts, moved thai pauper children from other unions He received into the Industrial Bchool at Aberdare, upon paymunt ofe 5s. ppr week par head; Tlie motion having been seconded by the lleVi Aaron Davies, Dr.J.W. Jumea suggested that if the number of children continued to decrease the Institution should be closed. Tho Chairman, In supporting the proposition, which, upon bolnu; submitted afterwards was enrriod, enld that there were now only 97 children in tho school, whereas there was accommodation for 140 or ISO,and,Inasmuch as they were obliged to keep up the eamo staff, tho advan- tages of the courso proposed must bo solf-evident. CuEDiroHs' MKKTINO— A* first meeting of tho creditors of Kosser Lewis Johes and ftdwurd Price, builders and contractors, of Treharris, was held before the Official Receiver on Monday evening. The gross liability of their partnership were set down at .£45113s. 7d., the deficiency amounting to £294- 17s. 6d. The debtors, who commenced busi- ness in December, 1883. with a borrowed capital of £20, ascribed their failure to losses on contracts and bad trade. In the afternoon their public examination took place before Mr. Registrar Lewie. It was conducted by the Official Receiver (Mr. W. L. Daniel), the firm being represented by Mr. W. Beddoe. Both parties were questioned at length upon their trade transactions, and the examinutlon was eventually adjourned until the 25th inst. FIBK.—On Wednesday morning an outbreak of fire occurred on the premises of Mr. Harris, chemist, of High-street. It originated in the ignition of some clothes placed before the fire in the kitchen. The police were on the spot almost immediately ufter they were apprised of the disaster, and, with the aid of a few civilians, succeeded in a short time in extinguishing the ilarnes.

MONMOUTH. PRESENTATION TO POLICE-SERGEANT HAEDY.— Captain Burnton, deputy-chief-constable, has had forwarded to him a silver watch from the late Vicar of Caldicot, on behalf of the residents there, for presentation to Police-Sergeant Hardy, now stationed at Monmouth, and who was formerly in charge of the Severn Tunnel works. The vyntch is inscribed inside as follows"A tribute of regard itad esteem to Police-Constable Hardy, from bia friends at Caldicot and neighbourhood." Hardy j has been promoted since living at Caldicot. FORESTRY.—The anniversary of Court Lord Raglan, No. 3,062, was held on Monday at the Three Horse Shoes Inn. Drybridge-street. The court, which numbers 164 members, met at ten a.m., a procession being formed, headed by the band of the Koyal Monmouth Engineer Militia. They proceeded to St. Mary's Church, where a suitable address was delivered by the vicar, the Rev. W. Watson, the service being full choral. The attendance of the general public was large. After the service the procession paraded the principal streets of the town, and subsequently sat down to a most sumptuous repast, provided by the host, Bro. W. Phillips. The chair was taken by the secretary, Bro. H. W. Reynolds, who was sup- ported by the following gentlemen :—The Rev. P. Potter, vicar of St. Thomas's; Alderman Hyam, Councillors Higgins and Furney, court surgeon, Mr. C. J. Woolløtt, and others. After the cloth was removed the usual toasts were proposed, a. most enjoyable evening being spent, JOXKS'S CHABITT.—The visitors held a meeting on Tuesday. Pressni-Mr. G. G. Griffin (chairman), Colonel Davis, Mr. S. C. Bosanquet, and Mr. C. T. Palmer. There- were thirteen applicants, whose ages ranged from 63 to 80 years. Mary Seward, of Osbaston, near Monmouth, was unanimously elected,

MOUNTAIN ASH. OUTBREAK OF TYPHOID FEVER.—Typhoid fever has broken out here in a somewhat virulent form, some twelve cases being reported, and that of Mr. Thomas Mortimer, son of Mr. Eli Mortimer, a most respectnble married young man, proving fatal. hQUEsT.-The inquest touching the death of Marshall Smith, foreman blacksmith, who was found crushed to death under the carriages at the bottom of the Deep Duffryn Pit on Monday morn- ing, was held by the coroner, Mr. R. J. Rhys, at the Gresselly Arms. on Wednesday. Mr. E. W. Randall, pne of her Majesty's Inspectors of Mines, watched the case. Mr. van Morgan deposed that he was acting as hitcher at the bottom of the pit. on Monday morning, and that the deceased came down alone aboUC-twenty minutes to eight. He the deceased going out of the carna^a on the side opposite to the one on which he stood, and he saw him about five yards from the bottom of the pit walking away. About ten minutes afterwards Mr. Thomas Harris, overman, accompanied by others, descended the pit, and when the carriage in which they came down was about two feet from the bottom he heard a voice calling. "Stop, stop," or something of the kind. When the carriage was lifted, there they found the deceased in the sump, crushed and quite dead. Other witnesses were examined, and after considerable deliberation the jury re- turned the following verdict. Found crushed to death under the carriage at the bottom of the Deep Dyffryn l'it, there being no evidence to show how he came into the sump."

NEATH. SUDDEN DEATH.—A tin-plate worker named Thomas Watkins, aged 40, died very suddenly whilst at work at the Vernon Tin Works on Monday evening. Deceased had been at home ill for about six weeks, and only re-commenced work that day. He leaves a widow and five children, for whom much sympathy is felt. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.

PONTARDAWE. LAWN TENNIS MATCH.—A match was played between the Pontardawe nnd the Neath Lawn Tennis Clubs, on Saturday last, which ended in a victory for the former by six sets to four. The event had been looked forward to for some little time pnst, and as the afternoon was very nne it was witnessed by a large number of spectators, who eVInced" great interest in the phlY. This makes the third match the Pontardawe Club have played and won this season.

PONTYPIUDD. POUND DBOWNKD.—On Wednesday the body of a mnn, supPoilad from the papers in his possession to be Edward Stephens, of Trealaw, was found in the canal near the White Horse Inn. Dr. Price, willi examined the body, stated that it had been in the water several days.

lUUA. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—The Loyal St. Julian's Lodge, No. 401, Risca, Mon., District, Grand United Order of Qdiifullows, which is held at tho St. Julian's Hotel, celebrated its second anniversary on Thurs- day. The procession, helLdelt by the Caerleon Brass Band, marched through Caerleon. During tho evening the members sat down to an excellent dinner, provided in a most creditable manner by Host and Hostess Brown. The tables being cleared, the members, together with the invited guests, spent II, very happy evening. Among tho visitors were Mr. Cliarlos Firbank, St. Julian's Dr. Morris, Mr. M. Phelan.and Mr. J. Mackinnon, D.8.

RESOLVEN. CHOta OUTING.—The choir of St. John's Church, Kilvey, Swansea, visited Meiincourt, Waterfall last week, when about 80 attended, together with the vicar (Mr. Williams) and Mr. Churchwarden John Lewis. The party thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and partook of refreshments at tho Gored Hotel.

TREFOREST. GLYNTAFF CHURCH.—The choir, accompanied by a. few friends, had its annual outing on Thursday last. The party, numbering about CO, left in tiie early morning in four breaks for the Leys, Cow- bridge, and returned nt lialf-past ten, having thoroughly enjoyed the trip. This choir has lately increased in numbers and efficiency. The week previous the Sunday School, numbering, with teachers, about 300, had their customary treat, through the munificence of the vicar and Mr. Lenox, who takes a deep interest in Church work. The aspect of thilJg is very encouraging in connec- tion with Glyntaff Church.

TON YSTRAD. ACCIDENTAL DEATH.—Mr. R. J. RhvA, coroner, held an inquest on Saturday at the Gelli Hotel, Ton, upon the body of William Davies, aged 52, who was killed on the lltli inst. by a tram knock- ing him against the side of an incline. The jury returned a verdict ofAccidental death."

MERTHYR LOCAL BOA I ID. The ordinary meeting of this board was hold, under the presidency of Mr. William Jones, on Wednesday. It was reported that tho Town-hall Site Committee met on tho 10th instant and adjourned their deliberations for a fortnight. With refpranco to an application from Mr. Jones, of the Navigation Hotel, Trelmrrls, that he should be supplied with a water-meter for hln premises, the chairman explained that it was not usual to supply -Meters to private liounos.—-Mr. Walter thought it would bit advantageous if the system were adopted, bucauM tho waste of water would (hen be largely prevented.—Tho Chairman pointed nut that it, would be dangoruds to create a precedent without full consideration, nnd sug- gested. therefore, that thb board should go Into the mat ter carefully,was ngteed that ilia sur- veyor should be directed to present a report. Upon the eubjeet.»=The medical officer, Dr. Orke* I'epet'letl a number of deaths from pcnt'lefe tl!"fI1 at Ti'OGdyrhiw, eight cases having tft'Ptiri'ffl wl(hiii the hist three weeks and four vritltln the last fotltdyhU The doctor was t'pquesteil to notify the outbreak to the Bchool 1!IIJthk-A memorial was rend from the inhabi- tant nf Quiets' iTardt resident in the vicinity nf the tailWajp fttetiwn* preying the board to extend blietr water lltalns to that! nnd the our- asked to en Intd the question nnd report thereoiii—Consequent Upoh the dp termination of Ihe authorities td estnbii=h « telegraph service bo- Met thyi' and Cetl1¡ ^et'inlqsinh was sought by the fopttiiflsler-Gfeneral to put up the necessary poles and Wifes, and Ihe sanction of the board was |ivet!:

ABKUYiTUUTIl SCHOOL BOARD, The usual monthly meeting1 of tins board was fit tlie board-room, Ulaitm, on Tuesday, Mr. J. P. D. Williams presiding.—The attendance at the several Schools Undor tho board showed for tho last month generally a decided decrease against that of th« preceding month.—For the post of assistant master at CwmtiDery 8chools William Lloyd, Trealaw, was appointed, and the vacancy of assistant mistress occurring at Biaina Infants' Hcheol the board resolved to defer filling until after the inspector's annual examination.— A sorlous complaint was brought before the notice of thu boant with reference to one of tho assistant- masters at Bliilna School, who had violated the rules by punishing one of the scholars, a boy aged ten yours, by striking him several times with a pointer. Tho assistant-master was sum- moned before the board, and wns severely repri- nianded and cautioned, the Chairman remarking that it was wtth much reluctanoe the board bait decided in keeping him undor them but, taking into consideration that by dismissing him they would most probably spoil his future career he would be allowed to keep on by promising not to do any tiling of the kind again.—Applications were made to the board from Mr. Shaw Phillips, Mr, J. Parry, and tho Primitive Methodist denomination for the use of the schoolrooms at filaina and Cwm, which were granted.

ATTEMPTED 8 UIOID10 OF A PRISONER AT NEWPORT. At Newport Police-court on Wednesday Carolina Pearce, a young woman' hatting from Cornwall, wa9 charged-with being drunk and disorderly i Commercial-street on Tuesday night. After prisoner had been locked up tn the cell she attempted to strangle herself with her garter, but Police-Constable Nursey fortunately appeared In time to save her from the result of hor rash inten- tion. Subsequently, however, she tore a. strip off her petticoat* and made a further attempt to tak", a way her lifft. It was supposed that her conduct wl11\-the result of her drinking. She had been noticed about Newport for two or three months. •—The Bench fined her 10s., with the alternative of seven days'imprisonment.

SERIOUS "WOUNDING CASE AT TON. At Ystrad Police-court on Monday (before Mr. Ignatius Williams, stipendiary magistrate, and Mr. John Davies) John Thomas, sen., John Thomas, jun., and Philip Thomas were charged with wounding Richard Edwards. Mr. Morgan defended. It appeared that on Saturday night, thb 7th inst., the parties came out of the New Inn. Complainant said that, as he was passing the house of the defendants, Philip Thomas dragged him into the passage and shut the door. There he was stunned by a blow from poker. He was also kicked severely. The old man and John held him. After hearing the evidence, his Worship said that there was practically no case against John, Thomas, jun., and he was discharged. He did not think the evidence against the father would lead to a conviction, and therefore, he would be discharged. Philip was oommitted for trial,—The court Wat crowded during the bearing of the case.

CARDIFF. MONDAY. (Before Mr. VALPY, Deputy-Stipendiary; the MAYOR, and Dr. V ACHELL.) ASSAULTING HIS MOTHBB.—Rowland Davies, 26, engine fitter, Guild-hall Chambers, was charged with being drunk and violently assaulting his mother, Aun Davies, in Guild-hall Chambers, on the 14th inst. Prisoner was creating a great dis- turbance while drunk, and when remonstrated with he took a knife from his pocket and threatened to stab his brother. He then attacked his mother, and kicked her violently. It appeared that it was not the first time he had ill-used her, though she stated that she had no trouble with him except when he was drunk. The Bench characterised his conduct as disgraceful, and sentenced him to a month's imprisonment, with hard labour. ALLEGED UNLAWFUL WOUNDINO. — Thomas Bird, 18, labourer, Stanley-street, was charged with cutting and wounding William Jenkins, in Stanley-street, the day previous. Com- plainant, a labourer, living in Lucknow-straet,said ubout quarter to four the previous morsing ho remonstrated with prisoner for beating a man, when prisoner drew a knife and made a blow nt him. Witness put up his hand to protect himself, and his fingers were cut. Prisoner subsequently drew another knife out of his coat pocket, and cut him on the head. Dr. O'Donnell, who attended the complainant, said he was suffering from a wound an inch and a half long on the right side of the head, partly severing the ear, and there was a wound half an inch long on the right hand, The Bench committed the prisoner for trial. ASSAULTING POLICEMKN.—John Gites, 21, was charged with being drunk, improperly exposing himself, and assaulting Police-Constable Peek in the execution of his duty. Prisoner was in Cecil- street Oil Satll rday, when the policeman ordered him Ilway. He refused to go, and wiien arrested kicked the officer, and subsequently became so violent, that, he had to be Jaken to the station strapped upon a stretcher. Bench sent him to priwou for six weeks with hard labour.—John Giles, 21, Cathays, was sent to prison for a month for being druiik, causing an obstruction, and assaulting Pollen-Constable Thomas, in St John's- square, on Sunday, and Jaines M'Hue, It, for attempting to rtocue him from the policeman, and assaulting Polict-Conslable Rapke, who was assist- ing in the arrest, was committed for seven days. ALLKGliB A lTKMPT TO THlluW A WOMAN DOWN- STAlItS, Williaill Barry, 25, was charged on riimalid with violently assaulting and wounding Margaret Brown on the head by throwing her downstairs, at 38. Tyndail-streer, on July 25. Superintendent Price stated that tiie woman was 1 ill unable W appear, and lhe prisoner was again remanded for a week, bail being refused. ALLKUKD PKEJUKY.—Mr. Morgan Rees applied for a summons lor perjury against Frank Augustus Crowden, living at 281, Bute-street. He slated that in a case heard at the court, in which George Humphreys summoned Thomas Ovens for break- ing some windows, Crowden swore that he saw defendant break the windows. He had evidence that Ovens did not leave his bed that night, and it was impossible for Crowden to have seen him break tho windows. The Deputy-Stipendiary granted the summons, remarking Iluit it struck him at the timo the case was heard that it was impossible Crowden could have seen what lie stated.

WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. VALPY, Deputy Stipendiary.) A VIOLENT WOMAN.—Elizabeth Wilson, a coloured woman, was charged with assaulting and wound- ing Michael Carey on the eye, in the Rothsay Castle Jnn, Bute-street, on the 17th inst. The prosecutor, a sailor, said he was in the Rothsay Castle on Tuesday night with some friends, when the prisoner took up his" blue of beer and drank a portion of it. He remonstrated with her, whereupon she struck him a vi'drnt blow on the eye with the handle of the mug, and afterwards knocked him down. The Magistrates considered the assault a serious one, and sentenced the prisoner to six weeks' impri- 80nmpnt with hard labour. LAKCKNY BY A SEUVANT.—Jane Evans, a young woman, a domestic servant, was charged with stealing a number of articles of wearing apparel and money from a box, the property of Mr. John Kingdom, b iker, &c., 17, Bridge-street, while in his employ. The prisoner had only been in Mr. Kingdom's employ about three weeks. She loft a few days ago. Her box was then searched, and a number of articlns of wearing apparel belonging to prosecutor found in it, lid well as a money box, broken open, which was believed to have contained Ilbout,£3, Prisoner had also taken some articles of wearing apparel from the house where she previously lived as servant. She was oniy eighteen years of age, and an orphan On pleading guihy, she was sent to prison for one month with hard labour. A How IN HALKKT-STBEKT.—James Mills was charged with assaulting and wounding Ellen Sullivan by striking her on the head wiih a jar in Halket-street on the 17th inst. Prosecutor, who appeared in court with her head bandaged up, said the prisoner lived next, door to her. On the evening of the 17th inst. he got over her garden wall, and struck her on the head with a stone jar, Prisoner, in defence, said that the prose- cutrix had first assaulted his wife. The liench, however, considered that that was no excuse tor so cowardly and brutal an attack on a woman, and sentenced the prisoner to six months' imprisonment. At he close of the hearing of this case Dr. Pnine remarked that it was a well known fact that many persons who lived in Halket-street were in receipt of parish relief, and it Rppeared to liiin, from the many cases of assault that came before the bench, that they used the money received to procure drink.

NEWPORT, MONDAY. (Before Colonel LVNH, Alderman MOSES, and Mr. T. A. IJALLARD.) A LIVELY CANADIAN.—John Baptist Sarault, a Canadian sailor, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in High-street on Sunday night, nnd also with stealing a spoon from the Silver Grill Restaurant. He was arrested bv Police-Constable Smith for being drunk and disorderly in High- street, and when searched at the station the spoon, bearing Mr. Bland's name, was found in his pocket. He said a waitress had lent it to him, but' the young woman to whom reference was made denied it. Prisoner, who tried to be very funny, was fined 5s. for being drunk and disorderly, and sent to prison for seven days for stealing the spoon. ALLEGED THEFT BY A BOAEDINGTHOUSE KEEPER. —Emma, Patterson, a middle-aged woman, who keeps a boarding-house at 7, Lime-street, Alexandra Docks, was charged with stealing £1108, from Peter Janson, a foreign fireman. Mr. W. L. Moore defended. The prosecutor stated that he went to sleep in the frout room of prisoner's house, and when he awoke he missed the money named. Police-Sergeant Williams went to the house, and, having observed Mrs. Patterson throw down a little bag containing money in the garden, arrested her on suspicion ot the theft. The iiench thought the evidence was insufficient to sustain tho charge, Mid it was dismissed. DnsTKtrcrivB BOYS.—Michael Gearem, James Madden, and Henry Mogford, boys, were charged with stoaling a foresail, two l'ope painters, a lock, and an anchor from the boat of George Williams, a hobbler. Williams allows his boat to lie on the river side, and locks his oars together. The de- fendants went down, evidently on mischief or pleasure bent, bloke the lock; nnd started up tho river in tho boat. Prosecutor caught them wlion thoy l'et urnad, and they wero taken into custody. Tho sail, ropes, and anchor were missing then, but tlicy woro found next day in the mud, having boon flung oVorbrtard. Tho Bench thought, thorfl was no case of theft, and dismissed it, directing that the boys should bo summoned for wilful damage. ANOTHEB DEPREDATION.—James Madden, one of the boys charged in the last case, was afterwards charged with wilfully breaking the outer Wall of Holy Trinity Church, at Pill. This young gentle- man, whose parents occupy a house at the back of the church, was seen to appear in the churchyard with a hammer, and knock off the ornamental corner pieces of free- stone. No less than ten of them had been broken, and it, would cost j61 5s. to repair the damage. The Rev. D. Wilks said the congregation was con- stantly being annoyed by the boys, who some- times played football in the churchyard. He de- tained a ball for three weeks, and then handed it back to the defendant. On Sunday week, whilst service was proceeding, they had pigeons on tho roof and were throwing stones at them. The Bench ordered the parents to pay the costs of repairing the damage.

WEDNESDAY. (Before Dr. WOOLLKTT, Mr. T. A. BALLAHD, and Mr. T. J. BEYNOW.) USlG A FALSE DISCHARGK.^—-Thomas Magee, a sailor, was charged under a warrant with using a seaman's discharge which did not belong to him. Defendant pleaded guilty, and acknowledged pick- ing up the discharge in the street. He was fined 40s., or a month's imprisonment. A HOPEFUL YOUTH.—Henry Mogford, a young boy, was charged with stealing 10s. from his mother. He was sent with 10s. to. pay the rent, bdt bought tobacco, sweets, and gingerbeer, and waseventdallv found in a theatre. He had been In trouble before, and was how ordered to be con- fined in the cell for two days, and to receive twelve strokes with a birch A CRUEL ROBBJ KY.—James Flynn was charged with eteahng £1 7". in silver and a pair of boots from the person of John Lee Ip Xear-street, near Cross-street. Prosecutor, feeling ill, laid down in an outhouse and fell asleep. He was awakened by prisoner robbing him of hia money and his boots. The boots were pawned in the name of John Bennett in Dock-street, but none of the money was recovered when prisoner was arrested. The Bench sent him to prison for two months with hard labour. ATTACK ON AN UNFORTUNATE.—William Stanton and Henry Lewis, boys, wore charged with assaulting Sarah Sharpe, an unfortunate, on Satur- day night. The boys molested thegirl in Fothergill- street, threw buckets of water over her, and attacked her in an indecent manner. They were sent to prison for fourteen days.

NEWPORT AIND OHRISTCHURCH. SATURDAY (Before Mr. T. BEYNON, Dr. W'oottETT, and Mr. E. Liwis.) GARDKN ROBBBBIJES, — William Lleweilyn, a youth, was charged with stealing apples at The Gaer, the property of Mr. D. Whitehouse. The prosecutor stated to the court that his orchards were continually being robbed of fruit by gangs of men and boys, especially on Sunday afternoons. On Sunday last he counted as many as twenty persons present at the same time stealing fruit. On Thursday as he was entertaining some friends, amongst whom was Captain Gurney, the superin- tendent of police, a raid waa made on the fruit trees. Captain Gurney gave chase and tfatigtft the defendant, whose pockets Wfte" filled unripe fruit. The Bench Imposed a fine of < or seven days' imprisonment. — Eleven Mher lads, whose agts ranged frog& tjjti to' fifteen, were then charged with damaging the fruit; trees in Mr. Whitehouse's orchard. Two of the defendants were discharged and the nine others were fined 10s. each, or seven days.—Three boys, named Thomas, Cochlan, and Downey, were charged with stealing fruit at Rhymney, the property of Mr. Edward Turberville, on Sunday last. Neither of them appeared, but they were fined 10s. each, or seven days. AN OLD MAN'S AFFILIATION CASE. — Thomas Powell, a farm labourer, of Monkswood, near Ponty- pool,was summoned by Ellen Jones, a farm servant, of Risca, to show cause, &.c. Mr. T. S. Edwards appeared for the complainant, who is seventeen years of age; Mr. F. Gardner for the defendant., who is 6tt The girl's story was that in July, 1885, after quitting a situation at Newport, she went as servant in the house of defendant, whose wife was in Abergavenny Asylum. She was then only 16 years of age. A month after she had been there an improper inti- macy arose, and a child was born on the 29th of May last. Defendant denied the allegation in toto, and sought to show that the complainant had been a loose character. The Bench ordered him to pay 2s. per week and costs, having adjudged him the father of the child. ROBBERY BY TRAMPS.—James Milley, Geo. Habin, George Leigh, acd John Connors, youths on tramp, were charged with stealing two shirts, the pro- perty of John Oben, labourer, at Kemeys. They had goneinto Oben's house, ransacked it.andtaken away the shirts. Each of tbem was sent to prison for two months.

SWANSEA. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. J. C. FOWLER, Stipendiary, THOMAS HALL, and T. TULLOCH.) ROBBING AN EXOINE SHOT.—Daniel Lyons was charged with entering an engine shed at the back of Fabian-street, and stealing therefrom a number of tools belonging to William Williams. The place was found broken open last Saturday morning, and the articles missed. Henry Slee, a wheel- wright, deposed to purchasing the tools from prisoner for 6., prisoner making a very plausible pretence for disposing of them. There were charges against prisoner of stealing tools belouging to other men from the same place, but the Bench inquired into the one case only, and sent, prisoner to gaol for three months with hard labour. ASSAULTS ON THE POLICE.—Thomas Harris was charged with being riotous and assaulting Police- Constable Gardner in the execution of his duty in Neath-road on Saturday night, and was sentenced to a month's imprisonment.—William L'anrord, a labourer, living at St. Thomas, was charged with stealing an overcoat from the tugboat Kitty in the South Dock. He was sent to gaol for three months for this offence, and for an additional month for assauitiug Police-Constable Davies in the execu- tion of his duty.

BRIDGEND. SATURDAY. (Before the Rev. C R. KNIGHT, Mr. R. W. LLEWELLYN, and Col. WABLOW ) TBAVW.LINQ WITHOUT TICKETS.—Edward Preece was charged with riding on the Great Western Railway, between Cardiff and Bridgend, without having a ticket. Mr. T. Stockwood, jun defended. The Magistrates impesed a fine of 40s., including costs.—Henry Holford, a labourer, was charged with a similar offence, but the case was of a trivial nature, and defendant was fined Id. only. BKEACH or COLLIKRY RULES —John Osborne and DRTVID John, colliers, Aberkenfig, were fined £1 each for having unlocked lamps in their possession in Park Slip Colliery ASSAULTING A POLICEMAN.—Ed ward David, Porth- cawl, was fined £2, including costs, for assaulting Police-Sergeant Hill on the 7th inst.

iUIYNMA WR. MONDAY. (Before Mr. M. ASHWIN and the Rev. A. GRIFFITHS.) LICENSING OFFISNCK.—Jauies Griffin, of the Eagle Beeiht.usc, was charged with aliening a disorderly character to remain on his premises, and was fined jEl and costs, the licence to be endorsed. ALLEGED LIBEL.—James Edmunds, employed by the Great Western Railway Company at the Nanty- glo Kniiway station, was brought up ullder-a warrant charged with libelling Mr. T. G. Powell, solictor, by means of offensive epithets on post- cards. Mr. D. Evans defended, and having adv.sed the prisoner to make an ample apology, and to unconditionally promise not to further molest Mr. Powell, the latter intimated that with the consent of the Bench, he would accept the samej and withdraw the prosecution. Tlie Bench said prisoner had every reason to be grateful to Mr. Poweil, and the case was then withdrawn. Defendant to pay costs. TRAVELLING WITH A COLLIEK'S PASS.—Charles Morgan, of Beautort, was charged with travelling on the London and North Western Railway with- out a proper ticket. Detectivd Thurston said that defendant had tendered a collier's ass, issued by the Ebbw Vale Company tor use betweeu Bbbw Vale and Sirhowy and not ou the London and North Western Line. Fined 5:t. and costs, or in default fourteen days.

MUtNMOUTH (COUNTY), WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. GRIFFIN and Captain NOEL.) ALLKGKD BUSGLAKY.—Myles Joyce, remanded from Saturday last, was charged with breaking and entering a cottage near Monmouth, on IIIe 7111 inst. Michael Kenny was sworn, and said the prisoner and himself were at Leominster on the date they were charged with committing the offence, and never had been in Monmouth. Tin iiench said there appeared enme doubt, in tiie case, and prisoner would receive the benefit ot such doub and be discharged.

MONMOUTH (BOROUGH), WEDNESDAY; (Before Mr. G. G. GRIFFIN). VAGRANCY.—Henry Iltuford, single, a grocer's assistant, was brought up charged with vagrancy "n the previous night. Police- Constable Evans gave evidence, stating that he found the prisoner sleeping in a shed on tha Monastow^road, in the occupation of Mr. Honk. Prisoner told the constable (hat, he was mowing thistles nt Troy Farm, The Magistrate held that tho mere sleeping in a sited did not con- stitute vagrancy. it, should lIe shown that the accused had no visible means, &C; lit! discharged tho accused, but cuutloned him. The prisoner was formerly In TI responsible position with Mr. Councillor Hoggings, of Monmouth, grocer. He also hiufrocoived a good sum as his portion of pro- perty left, but it WAS soon squaodored,

MONDAY. (Before Mr. W. M. NORTH, Stipendiary, and Mr. W. SMYTH.) ALLEGED WOUNDING AT DOWLAIS.—James Shea, 5. Union-street, Dowlais, was chirged with unlaw- fully wounding his father-in-law, Peter Horan, at Whose house, with his wife, he resided. Prosecutor. at the outset, expressed a desire to withdraw from the charge, but the Bench refused to allow this and directed that tho case should proceed. Horan stated that, on Saturday night last prisoner iii-used his wite, and upon witness interfering he struck him several times in the face with his fist. As a result of one of the blown lie received a cut under the left eye, which seemed to have been occasioned by a knilo. but ho saw no such weapon used. Blood flowed profusely from the rounù. and he was obliged to go to the Dowlais Surgery in order to have it dressed. The case of wounding was dismissed, but the prisoner WAS convicted of A common assaultR and fined 10s, and costs, or fourteen days. Both parties WERE bound over to keep the peace for six itmnths. Out,—Patrick Clnrk, John Blake, [ Gomer Jameo, Timothy Harrington, Daniel Harrington, Michael Gallavan, Edwin Morris, John Robbins, Charles Doran, nnd James Donoghue were charged with wilfui tfamagu to a shed nnd hay belonging to William Knight, at Dowlais. The prisoners Wero found lying down in the lillY, the shed having boon entered by pulling down a piece of board. With the feception of one, they all had pipes and tobacco in their possession, and one of them had matches. Inspector Rodman explained that these lads were in the habit of sleep- ing out so as to be prepared to turn out early in the morning to plunder gardens. The four biggest of their number were fined 5s. each with ls. damage and costs, the others 2s. 6d. each with ls. damage and costs.

WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. W. M. NOHTH, stipendiary.) COAL STEALING.—Thomas Howelis, collier, Voch- liw, for stealing 901bs. weight of coal, the pro- perty of the Dowlais Iron Company, was fined 10s. AN INCORRIGIBLE WORTHY. — Joseph Worthy, aced 18, was charged with being on the pre- mises of Morris Jones, at Poatiottyn, for an unlawful purpose. Prisoner was found crouching under the wall of the prosecutor's garden, his object being suspected to be the robbery of some pigeons. Several preyious convictions were proved against him,and he was now sentenced to 21 days' hard labour.

PENARTH. MONDAY. (Before Messrs. J. S. CORBETT, V. TIAYKS, and D. DUUCAN.) BOUND OVKR TO KEKP THE PEACH.—A charge wns made against Alfred Hill and Henry Howell by William Powell, who stated that a dispute arose between them at the Marine Hotel; that the defen- dant Hill tried to kick him that Howell threatenen him, and that he was in fear ot the defendants. They were bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace for six months. ALLKGKD ASSAULT. — Frederick Lovat was charged with assaulting a manied woman, named Annie Williams, by throwing her out of her house and damaging her finger. Mr. Harnett prosecuted and Mr. A. W. Morris defended. It appeared from the evidence that complainant was a tenant of defendant's, and that on Monday last com- plainant, who had received notice to leave the house, took the rent and the key to Mr. Lovett, but he declined to take them until he had gone through the house to see that it was left in a satis- [ factory state. Whilp in the house, however, the rent was paid and the key taken. The complainant, it was alleged, refused to leave until it was twelve o'clock,"whereupon the defendant said he could not wait about there, and pushed her out and closed the door. Complainant denied having said she Should hot leave until it was twelve o'clock, and said tliat defendant threw her out into the street. After hearing the evidence, the Bench were of opinion that the oomplainatlt I had not proved her case, and dismissed it.

TREDIOGAR. TOESDAY. (Before the Rev. REES JONKS and Mr. JAMKS COLQUHOUN.) THE ASSAULT UPON A WIFE AT TREDEGAR. -In the case of John Watkins, the man who so Cruelly treated his wife on the night of the 10th instant by beating her about the head with a steel bar and also kicking her, evidence was given by Police-Bonstable Wilcox, who deposed to finding the woman at No. 70, High-street with her head cut and the blood running freshly. Ho cent for the doctor. After- wards, in company with Police-Constable Dun- ning, he arrested the defendant and charged him with the assault. Dr. Fullara was called, and stated that the complainant was in a very dangerous state, and it would be advisable to adjourn the case. The Bench adjourned it for a week. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT EBBW VALE.—Hannah Viucent, a married woman, was brought up on remand from the Ebbw Vale Court, charged with attempting to commit, suicide on the 10th Inst, in her own house at Ebbw Vale. Alfred Munday said he was called in by defendant's little girl, who said there was something wrong with her mother. Upon going in he found the woman hanging from the stair rails by a rope. He at once cut her down, but she was unconscious for a length of time. Defendant begged the bench to be lenient with her, saying that she committed the offence whilst under the influence of drink. The Bench discharged her with a caution. ASSAULT AT EBBW VALB.—Mary Ann Looney was summoned by Timothy O'Donnell for assault- ing him at Ebbw Valc OR the ltth inst. Defen- dant, it appeared, threw a brick nt complainant and strucK him in the face. The Bench acjourned the case for a week at defendant's request in order that she might bring witnesses. Baal was demanded to the extent of £10 ASSAULTING THE Learv was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Tredegar on the 15th inst., and aiso with assault- ing Police-Sergeant Thomas and Police-Constable Dunning whilst in the execution of their duty. After hearing the evidence of the police, the Bencii sent defendant to gaol for 28 days with bard labour, without the cption of a fina

YSTRAD. IO DA Y. (Before Mr.IGNATIUS WILLIAMS, Stipendiary Magis- trate, and Mr. Johsj DAVIES.) ASSAULT AT TRKORKY—Daniel Lewis was charged with assaulting his wife, Margaret Lewis, on the 3rd inst. Defendant, a boofc hawker, struck his little girl, aged 2i years. The mother told him not to do so, and he struck her, and seized her by the hair of her head. He was about to strike her with a poker, but was prevented by some women. He had left her a short time ago for four months. He was ordered to pay the costs, and was bound over, himself in £10 and a surety in £10, to keep the pence for six months. RUNNING DOWN A POLICEMAN.—Joseph Davies, of Ton, was charged with furious riding. Police- Constables Bryant and Llewellyn were conveying a prisoner to Trpherbert Police Station on the 27th of July when defendant, who wns riding on a tricycle at a furious rate, knocked Police-Constable Bryant down, hurting his leg and tearing his trousers. The machine went over him. and defen- dant was thrown. Defendant was fined 5s. and 10. 61. costs. AFFILIATION CASE AT TJRKSERBERT. — David Kvan*. aged 71, was charged with the paternity of the illrgiiimate child of Rose Fry. Mr. Morgan appeared for complainant, and Mr. Rosser for defendant. After a long hearing the case was dis- miMed.

COUNTY COURTS. ABERGAVENNY. FRIDAY.—(Before His Honour Judge OWEN.) ACTION AGAINST A SERGKAJ.T OF THfc FOLICB. JAMKS EDWARDS. LO.VGTOWN. FARMLR. V. JAMES BUTTLER.—Plaintiff claimed 7s. 6:1. for goods sold and delivered. Plaintiff said his claim was for the value of a backer and bob-saw. taken by the defen- dant from his (plaintiff's) outhouse, and colled a !l.an io hig employ, named Brown, who said he saw the defendant with the tools in his master's warehouse, and afterwards take them along the rond with him. — The defendant said that at the time in question he received information of a holly tree belonging to the Marquess of Abergaveuuy having been cut down, and he traced a trap in which the holly had been conveyed up to the plaintiff's premises. He compared the holly with some which he found there. The hacker and saw he took from u cart belonging to a man named Harris, the cart being at the time in front of pluintifT's premises. Summonses were taken out ami withdrawn, and he then asked the plaintiff if the hacker and saw were his. Plaintiff said they were not, and hu did not know to whom they belonged.—PiainLiff,being re-called, denied making such a sLatemeut.—The Judge; 1 think this action is not brought to recover Lliesc goods, but iu some way to try to punish the policeman for doing what was his duty in the matter. I believe the police- luan is telling the truth, and I give judgment for him, with costs. SWANSEA. TUESDAY.—(Before His H >uour Judge üWILYX WILLIAMS.) THE LIABILITY OF SOLICITORS FOR VALUER'S FEES HUGHES v. GLASCODINE.—This was a claim for two guineas, fees for vaiuution. Plaintiff said hu was instructed by Mr. Glascodine to make a valua- tion, and the defence was that lie was instructed by Mr. Giascouine's client, and not bv him. The Judge held otherwise, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for the full amount sought to be recovered. THE OWNERSHIP OF A MARK. THOMAS LEWIS v. CHRISTMAS EVANS —This was a claim the particulars of which came out in the evidence. Mr. Monger was for (lie plaintiff, and Mr. Glascodine defended. Plaintiff is a farmer at Pootardulais. Returning from Liaugafoiach Fair tiie mare in question was hurt, and was kept for some time in the stable. She racoveruti and subsequently plaintiff's wife said she had taken tiie mare to the defendant, but that was without his consent, and he told his wife to fetch the inure back, which was done some days afterwards. The mare whilg with the defendiiHt had a coll, Plaintiff went to fetch the mare bul was unable to get her, and he valued her at £6, the amount of tiie claim, Examined, tlie plaintiff said Mrs Christmas Evans was his daughter. He denied that he WAS in any way re- sponsible for allowing the more to pa,ss out of his hands. The mare was not. much baiter aftur iter nine absence with the defendant. He denied that during that pmiod the defendant had giveu hermediciiiHanii effbCied a recovery.— Mary Lewis, the plaintiff's wife, admitted parting with the mare for 5s., but 8'iid she had no authority from her husband to do so, ami that she scarcely intended herself to sell the tnare. She denied having stated at Ihe time that the mare was disposed of with the intention of hillg taken tot he manure works.— This, however, WAS the contention for the defence. The mare, it was said, WRS being driven to the knacker's yard, hut fell on the way, and was unable to go any further. She afterwards had a colt and was doctored, and got well again. The defendant, believing that the mare was his, sold her for £3 10s, and he now maintained that the plaintiff wanted to have the mare back again because he found she had recovered, and also because he had Ibar;1t of the birth of the colt. —His Honour guve judgment for the defendant. WEDNESDAY.—iBefore his Honour Judge O. WILLIAMS. ) CLAIU BY TOO OWNERS. CHENEY AND CO. 11. BEVAN EYANti AND Co.—In this case Mr. Robinson Smith appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. H. F. A. Davies for defendants. Plaintiffs, as tug owners, cluimed a. sum of about £27 for towage of the vessels Mauritz, Euphrissi, Nclmy, and Robert Hind, of which defendants were brokers. The question was whether defen- dants, as brokers, were responsible for the pay- ment of towage when they had not received the amounts from their clients the shipowners. His honour held that, by the mode of carrying on the business of brokers, the tugowner looked to the broker to see him paid, and gave judgment for plaintiffs L!>-

THE SUNDAY CLUING ACT AT NEATH. ANOTHER CONVICTION. At the Borough Police-court, Neath, on Monosv, before the maj or (Mr. Thomas Phillips), nnd hir. John H. Rowland. Robert Congdon, of the Rail- way Inn, was summoned for keeping his house open fur the sale of liquors on Sunday week last. At a.30 that morning Police-Constable Jones (4) visited the house and found three men, named Penry Davies, John Davies, nnd Micliael Lewis, on the stairs. The former liad a pint of beer in bis hand, and said, If 1 am to be caught I may as welllIlLvo the beer," and immediately drank it up. Congdon was fined £1 and costs, and the men ÐI. and costs each.

SEIZURE OF BEER AT NEWPORT. On Monday afternoon the Newport police entered the premisos 1\0. 151, Comuoercial-road, which h >d been kept by a man named Lynch, under. the style of the Universal Club, and seized u great quantity of beer, porter, and her drinks, upon the allegation that the same was being sold without it licence, and altogether contrary to law. The stock, which tilled a wagon, coDsisted of two barrels of beer and a very large quantity of bottled ale, stout, &c. The proprietor of the establishment WIL" non tt at the time of the raid, but proceedings against him will probably be taken.

HEAVY PINE FOR ILLEGAL FISHING IN CARDIGANSHIRE. At the monthly petty sessions of the Lower Troedyraur Bench of Magistrates, held in the Siure-t)a)t, Cardigan, on Tuesday (before Messrs. T. Davies. Savile H. Miles, and J. W. Stevens), John Morgan, fisherman, cilgerran, was charged with fishing for salmon in the River Tlvy with fixed nets, near Cwmdu, on the 20th ult. Defendant had been twice previously convicted, in 1874 and 1875. Mr. H. W. Howell, solicitor, Aberayron, appeared for the Tivy Board of Conservators, and Mr. W. W. Mitchell, Cardigan, defended. The charge having been clearly proved by four water bailiffs, after a lengthy hearing, Morgan was fined £5 and costs, but allowed two months to pay.

DARrG BURGLARIES AT GELLIGAE £ For several weeks past very daring burglaries have been perpetrated in the middle part of the parish of Gellilwr, and up to the present no definite clue 11ft.! been obtained as to who the burglars are. The hrst pUce tllIiot came In for the attention of these nocturnal visitors was Bedlinog, where the station-master's house was entered and robbed. A quantity of groceries were spilled about in front of the ti replace. Fochriw was a visited, and houses entered during the night and robbed, while some of the farmsteads on the mountain have been visited and the tails of horses cropped off. During the past week Deri Village, between Bargoed and Fochriw, has been visited, and houses broken into and articles stolen, and up to now the miscreants have entirely evaded the police. It Is rumoured that some of the ironworks districts have been visited within the past few nights, and that the burglars liave taken valuables away. The 1 polioe in these districts are on the alert, wad the offenders will, no doubt, be captured.

NEATH TOWN COUNCIL. An adjourned meeting of the Neath Town Council was held on Monday. The mayor (Mr. Thomas Phillips) presided, and there were also pre- scnt:-Alderlllen Bevan and Rowlands and Coun- cillors R. Bartlett, W. T. Lewis, John Rees, D. Davies, and J. B. Davies. THE GWYN-HALL. The following joint report of the architect for the above hall and the borough surveyor was read 24, Old Bond-street, W.. August 6, 1886. To TEE HAVOB AKD CORPORATION OF >"KATK. Gentlemen,—fie Gwyn-hall and Municipal Buildings. —In compliance with the resolution passed at the ad- I jo-urned Dollneil meeting held on tlie 23rd ult., That 1 the whole matter of the Gwvn-liall and municipal buildings scheme be referred back to the architect and to the borough surveyor, to b« further reported upon by them to this council," we beg to report, as follows, viz.:— 1. That we have (tone through the plans and specifica- tion with much care in the pressnoe of the contractor, and consider that savings may be effected in the build- ings as specifi 'd in the accompanying list (items 1 to 19 inclusive) that would uofc interfere in any way with the strength, comfort, or convenience of the bniloiugs, and, therefore, we can advise each reductions to be marie in the contract. 2. The original tender of Mr. A. George amounted to £ 6,737; the proposed reductions are valued at £ 1,242 15a. 6d. Mr. George's amended tender will, therefore, amount to £ 5.494 4s. Sd., leaving a balance of 2505 15s. Sd., being sufficient to meet t-he fees of the architect, salnry <>f "Ierk of works, and leaving a margin over of about 260. 3. We venture to liape that the scheme as amended will meet the approval of the corporation, and that the architect may be authorised to amend his plans and specificatlons'in the spirit of this report., and submit for approval to the Local Government Board.—We beg to remain, Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, yonr faithiui ser- vants, Joan KOHTON. Architect. D. M. Jksklss. Borough Surveyor. I wish to add that I think a thorough system of heat- ing and ventilation for the l!1.r hall and council chamber will cost abotit £ 70 mora than the sum of the amended amounts specified In the annexed schedule. 1). M. jliXKIJiS. PROPi SKD ALTERATIONS III SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS AS AGKKED By BOROUGH SCKVKVOK, ARCHITECT, AAD CONTRACTOR. I.-Omit. brick lining on front and end wnlls. 2.-Yor Bath stone coigns, reveals, and arches at sides an i back, lJhStltute wUite Aberdnre pressed j bricks-, mull inns and tracery of brick wall win- dowr, as well as of large S.E. window, to be of Bath stone as specified, but. the other side and back windows to be formed i I, red pine. 3.—Substitute for green Eureka slates blue Countess. 4.—Reduce principal roof timbers: principals to Ue 14in. by 6in.; tie beams, 12in. by Sin. king posts, Jan by 6in. purlins, 7in. by 5In.; rafters, Qtin. by 5.— Heduui* turret walls from 2ft. to 1ft. Sin. 6.-Provide for Sin. hollow walls in place ot 12in. solid, 7.-f;nbstitule 2for. crown glass for second quality British plate in office, reririrjr room', &c. itiite for Forest of Dean stnnf' steps for stair- case steps of Portland cement concrete. g.-Omit Jojrpia. 10.—Provide for gas service only £ 70, omitting fittings in lieu of £ >00asin specification. 11.—Provide for hentin^ m>ar«ius £ '100 in lieu of £ 209. 12.-Provide for ventilation £ 30 in livii of £ 50. 13.—Provide Mis and tubes 410 in lieu of 1;20. 14.-0m't iron door to safe in town-clerk's ùfficoc Z-0. 15.-Ext m st.irease at S. Ll. eirti". 16. Provide 7.. 6d. per yard for front railing instead oflbs. 17. Plainer front to gallery. lS. fciouUi main wall above level of Coui.c 1 CJiauibt-r lo lie farmed hollow; insi te section to be <i £ fn. brick- work, with air space of 3in. 19. Red pine instead of pitch pine. £ s, d. Item No. 1 causes a saving of 17 2 6 2 „ 300 0 0 3 I. 67 10 C 4 „ 50 0 0 5 28 0 0 6 10 0 0 7 „ 21 0 0 S 5S 6 0 „ 9 ill 0 0 „ 30 130 0 0 11 100 0 0 „ 12 20 0 0 „ 13 „ 10 0 0 ,,14 20 C 0 „ 15 „ i. 103 5 0 „ 16 „ 14 12 0 „ 17 „ 1 21 0 0 is „ 0 0 0 „ 19 20 0 C £ 1.242 16 6 s. d. Original Tender 6,77,7 0 0 deductions 1.2/12 35 6 Amended Tender £ d,4B4 4 6 Alderman KOWLAKQ proposed, and Alderman BKVAN seconded, "That the joint report of the architect and surveyor be approved, and that Mr. Norton be authorised to amend his speci- fication., in the spirit thereof, and submit sume for the approval of I hd Local Government Board. Mr. JOHN REKS said that, before the course sug- gested was adopted, he should like to give the public an opportunity of expressing their views Uf>on the subject. Be quite agreed with the reso- lution liiuiseJi. Mr. W. T. LKWIS said that the submission of the plan3 to the Local Government Board would not dispense with the Government inquiry, which would stili Imve to take place. The MAYOB said that, having regard to tho fact that the expenditure would be within the limit of the L6.000 sanctioned by the ratepuj ers, he was of opinion iliat there was no necessity for going to tlie burgesses again. The resolution was unaniuaouaiy agreed to. THE GNOLL GROUND$,- Lll-tX R FaDM MR. (1. EVAS TH0H4S. The following letter wiui read from Mr. C. Evan Tiioiijas:- Dear Mr. Mavor.—'There is a matter which I lliink should be Considered hy the authorities of the town in the interert* of the inhabitants. It- gives me grent pleasure to open the Snoll Grounds to my neighbours In the totTO, but I cannot.undertake to pay the park- keepers for the purpose of keeping order amongst (lie crowds who come, especially 0,) Sundays and holidays. Oil Sunday afl erlioons we can hardly make ourselves heard in the garden* iu consequence of the shouting, shrieking, and noise which go uu for hours in the neigbourhood of the lowest pond, and li is the same oil nil holidays. Ihe wire fences are broken and bent, especially between "Pond C" and the town. Before I take any steps to meet Ihis slate of tilings, which has beoome intolerable, I with the question to be considered, whether the corporation hnve power, arki. if so,wlietijer tiiey are willing, to orolcr the borough ice to deal with the road from the Knoll to "Pond C in the t.tme waY as th,ty would ii if wprc a road in the towr.-I ROI, dear Mir. Mavor. y. ii-s very faith- fully, CBABLIT* 15VAN THOMAS. Mr. J. B. DAVIES said that hn quite agreed with Mr. Thomas that it, wns intolerable, nnd he thought Mr. Thomas had exercised a great deal of leniency towards the offenders. He had himself witnessed the acts complained of. Mr. D. DAVIKS said it would be a great pity to close the grounds, as they were visited by a large numbei of people, especially on Sunday after- noons. Alderman ROWLAND said be quite agreed that something should be done, if they had the power. Several other iiioisibers having spoken, the head- constable was requested to do all in his power to prevent the offences complained of, and it was suggested that JI8 should direct a constable to p&Lrul tlie grounds on Sunday afternoons. There was uo Other business of importance.

THE GliEEN-EYEI) MONSTER AT NEWTOWN. At Newtown Polioe-court on Saturday morning (before Messrs. R. E. Jones, J. H. Blythe, Lewis Lewip, and R. Lloyd) Dorcas tieorge, wife of Edward George, was summoned for assaulting Jane JBrown on the 22nd ult. at Newt.own.-¥rolll the evidence given it appears tlmt the defendant's husband was enpged to took after a man at a farmhouse near Newtown, and complainant was also employed to go to the house during the day to prepare the meals. On the morning of the 22nd ult. Mr. George received an anonymous letter alleging sets of Immorality between the complainant and her husband, Edward Gporge. The defendant, on receiving the letter, Imme- diately went to the farmhouse, and told tlie com- plainant to take the letter up and read It to George, who was in bed. Complainant took It up and read It outside the bedroom door, when she saw what, St was about. When she came down a squabble ensued, and the defendant, who was white with rage, knocked the complainant down twice with her fist. Complainant said she had a witness who would prove that there was no stock of straw near the house. Cross-examined complainant said she was a member of the Plymouth Brethren. She did not want to compromise ifc. She never told defen- dant she saw George in bed, and threw a pillow at him. (Laughter.) Mr. Taylor addressed the bench for the deience, and pleaded provocation. Defendant was fined £ 1 and costs. The Bench stated they did not think there were any grounds for the supposition which influenced defendant's conduct. Defendant (ercitediy) Give me that letter; I may want a divorce with that.. (Laughter.) The Bench: Does the live with her husbaud ? Mr, Taylor No, ikir a woman would nut live with her husband iu the face of that letter. (Laughter.)

ALLEGED HIGHWAY ROBBEltY AT MEKTBYR. At Mertbyr Police-court on Monday John Green, an army reserve man, employed at Messrs. Tarry and Rocke's Skin-yard at Gellyfaelog, Dowlais, was charged with stealing an iron bar from the Ynysfach Coke Ovens, the property of Messrs. Crawshay Bros. Police-Constable Morris said that on Saturday night last, about ten o'clock, he saw the prisoner carrying the bar openly in Dynevor-street. Prisoner admitted that he had got it from the coke ovens, and said that he had taken it up to defend himself against some men who had attacked him. He was bleeding at the time. Prisoner explained that he came down to Merthvr on the night in question, and got the worse for drink He asked five or si* young men to direct him the way home, but instead of doing so they took him to the coke ovens, where thej knocked him down and kicked him, and then robbed him of all the money he had. for his own protection he took up the bar and was walking along with it thinking his assailants might follow him, when he met the constable. In reply to the nin.gistrates' clet-k, the officer stiid it had 'been reported to be a common occurrence for young fellows tn take drunken persons to the ovens and there ease. them of their cash.—The Bench were satisfied that the accused had flo felonious Intention, and he was con- itequerilly acquittel.

HEAVY PENALTY FOR JBROTHEL KEEPING AT NEWPORT. At Newport County Petty Sessions on Saturday Mary Griffiths, an old woman, of 4, Gordon-street, Mn in dee, was summoned by the police for knowingly permitting her Ijouse to be used for immoral purposes.-—The defendant did not appear. —Police-Sergeant Wllmott proved visiting the house on two occasions and finding sailors there with women. Defendant had been convicted of keeping a bad house in George-street, by the; Newport borottgh magistrates on a previous occa- tion. The house in Gordon-street belonged to a Mrs. Stringer, of Bridg,-otrftt.-D&fen dent was!, fined tgO, with the alternative of two tdoiitlitil bt.rd ltabo\ar. i

you >VILL TIE SURPRISED At receiving a letter (m me, bat, thank God. I am pleased to say I am gelling better every day. I lihall be so jjtad to breathe the fresh air Main. It has seemsd a rii-eadfnl long time to be w oea. Yon knnv I wfts ta^ell t" lhe Hospital last April to be treated for Bright's J )I.ase of the Kidneys. Weli, ou the 31xt of July they l iM-.ied m. ar.;i took away 3 ounoes at water. The f:.al" tiling wan done agaiu on the 18th of Heptembar, and 4' unitcoE of water obtained. On the 9th of October I riis r.wch»rffed from the Kospiu»bie as Incurable. lu January this year (ihe 20th) was again tapped .r ¡-¡nlll" and SiO ouiioes of water taken away. The t., Bartholomew's Hospital, in London. reflLeà me ad- mission us a iiopelesn case, and the St. Uartholomew'a H ispiuil. in. alflt) refused me. as be'n? the worst CMst. Lbey had seeu fov vears. and two local doctor* ga-o rue u|i iiE homeless. Wlwu I ciime fr,na the Hospital it took three to put rue to bei. My clothes hid to be c!t off. I 1fM!ill object of misery and despair. After the Hospitals had retused nie, arid tloctors fiven me uv, m, wif" JJ,suade.lme to try Hot, Kitters. aud from the com- mencement have iuiprored daily. I hare only taken thetu eeven weelrR, anti can now get d"W'isnur5 ;ilid walk aboui without even a stick. With the aid of a few more bottles of the Bitten- sita.ll be v. ell aaain. Tiie water hi* entirely ieft my body and less. The only truce left is ill nay feet. It is a wonderfai medioiae. 1 innh I had tried it pooDer. as I ha,L- nearly ruined myaelf aud family with doctors' bills and other e.tjie nes. I might hu.vc been well iong airo. At tho Hospital I had no appe- titewbaieTer. but gince usiiie 1 i'e BitLerv eat everything with a relioii Tlie only difficulty is the expense, bnt must not mind that so lonf as I ¡Dl petting well. Am cheerful now that recovery ill near. fo. etreryoua had giveu we up as a bad job.—With best wishes to Voor alTectionato Brother, (Signed1, William Grayson, Btwh terrace, 0-Ce-uie. Chatham, March 14. 184S. To 1' KtafiiLuete. :¡, Cursiior-eaveeL, Ghauuary-laiie. To the Hop Bitter? Co loncion. Gentlemen.—1 encl >se terter frorr. my trotber-ia-law. Wui. Grayson, I'hittharu. He considers be owes his life to your Hoo Bitters, and facis he cannot say euoucfc in its praise. Xours an-f, )-"¡.,d :5õamm. 23. Curidtor-street, Chancery-iane, London. LATER. Chatham. March24. X, tce I wrote yon ten days agn 1 have improved won- dertuily, T >-d iy I walked to the burner's gho), (and got hJ;¡¡ve\i) aiiii b«;t again by iuyself vvithou iatitfue. Xhi« i* dle first time I hare hocn out ulone eiiice iust April- over eleven nionths. When I wits 1 ^out tlie liompitai, (let. II, I weighed 4Jj; liow J weigh aouufc itet. (my usual weight). "¡¡haw Graj soii. AXTER A YEÅl: 3. Carter's Yard, 8:l!w.use.ut:. Hull Aprii 24th, J8SC. After a year I writfi y<#u ,ai u from Hull (vrher* 1 ufm l'esll1e). to tIo. 1 ü.ve kepi Hteadiiy on siuc* my won. derfui recovery. Very truly yuurs, W n ijun Uraytoa. If I (11 A U T 11 0 R I T Y. D.. THOMPSON Kuuiey Djij,e I. prubkUj next to Coutmmptiou Lbe oomaionest ,u.. uf death itmona; aduUs iu this cliutttt*. You JIB". NMmut aaÙ m1.$tert)tU; attack, (11 attiniia. },i\IUe 1.. tL back Mid around the I in5.cocr" 1, alu. IICS, irflamed eyes, a eoateu tongue auti ,¡rr uumui, loss ot ax>i>eUU:, chiliy .em.W(,u. Ilh.J_I.i" iu*e stoiuach 11nr It- I1J order wiien the J¡h])jtl ur liver are deranged), drytess of the akin, navoM night sweats. mU8Cu.hl aebil ty. ctttK)«mtue<tc>, a tired feeing {especially ai- night), 01 ;,i.iu;: uuuer we ryes, miu your HJUH- U»;(r sy-trm oei-m'* uiru;r1y helt;ltt&s. l>r. Roberts, of Ktigiatid; Prat. ThttLUiiftwu. 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NEWPORT GAS COMPANY. IU>L>LOTION IN THE OF GAS. The half-yearly meeting cf the directors anu slmrtlioiders in the Newport Gas Cumpauf was held (In Monday, Ht the ofliote of Lh. company. Mill-street, 1\.1r. E J. Phillips, the cliairmnn of the directors, presiding, Tlieieportof tJio directorate staled iliat the new works ht Crindnu were now nenrly completed, and wouiu be ready for making gA* in the toining winter. It WII, dociiiod to redact the pvioe charged for the supply of gas from June 30, a stei, which the board iruated would lead to a etiil larger increase of the use of fas. Jtl'ci'of was expressed at the doath of Mr. oseph Firbank. one or Mie directors, and of Mr. Juhn Cole, who had been one of the auditors of the company for 27 years. Dr. B. M. Brewer had been appointed a di rector in the place of Mr. Fir- bank. The new Act applied for by the company received the Koyal assent on June 4, and it would lid necessary, at a special meeting following ,Ie ordinary half-yearly meeting, to autlto* rise the raising of the f,60,000 new capital by the creation and issue ct new ordiumy or preterence shares. The revenue account mikowei a total income for the half-year of £ 14 453 111. ad, The expenditure amounted to 910,383 2s. Ha* leaving a balance to prohr nnd loss uecuuni uf £ 4,069 18s. 9 a Tiiu GHAUtAvAN, in IIIlIvin;{ tÜe adoption of tlu. report and accounts, said mere had been an iü. crease in tho revenue for the half-year, although ilkey had to earn it at u lcHfi cost than before. Tin* company had sold some 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas more during the halt-year Ui:in they did in tlm correnponding half ot lust year, and some 7,000 000 cubic ieev ujfjro than in tiie previous h»il-\«s»r. Ttiey tiad iiu-d to use 592 tonS d coal lnoie during thmt period than during the corresponding perioa of 18S5, and 72 tons more of cannel, ns, during the wiioie of ti* half-year, they IInd supplied gas up to sixuieti candle illuminating power. He was happy M sav that, looking forward to the future of the com- pany, the directors had decided upon a furtiiRr reduction in the price of gas. From June 30 last 111(\ charge would be 3. per 1.000 cubic to sinnll consumers, and 2s. lOd to iarird consumers, subject, as ii-d liitherto been the case, to a reduction nf 5 per cent.. for prompt pay- ment., so tlint the charge would really be abour 2s. lCd. per 1.000 to small consumers, and 2s. 8d. to large consumers. There was no place in the whole district., with the exception of Cardiff, where gas wns supplied at so Jow a rate. The company had always been anxious to meet the wishes of the consumers in this matter without waiting for them to ask for a reduction. Their account* com. pared well with those of other periods, and he believed the direct,ois iitid taken a wise course in suggesting the reduction, although it would entail a loss to the company of some ZI,200 to £ 1,400 per annum. That they thought they could bear out of the revenue account alone, but they wc-Lild have the profit and loss account to supplement it, and anything else which would be necessary would come out. of tHe dividend*. Tiie chairman in conclusion referred with sincere regret to the loss the company had sustained by the deaths of Mr. Firbank and Mr. John Cole. Mr. flESHY FARR seconded the adoption of the report, wnich WHS curried. Mr. GKKN asked it the company could not do something to iis-Mst the occupiers of small houses in placing tiie tittings and meters for Has in their houses now that the price for supplying it had been reo uClOci. The CHAIRMAN said they would be most happy and willing lo assist persrms who were building houses in the way spoken of. Gas was much safer than oil, and would cost less to working people. Dividonds were then agreed^ to at the rate of 5 per cent, on Class A Stock $1' per cent.. on Ulass ii Slock and 3 pel' cent,, on Class C Shares. The Chairman and Mr. Henry Farr were re elected directors, and Mr. Daniel Lewis was appointed auditor, in the place of Mr. Cole, deceased. A special meeting of the company was then held for the purpose 01 Authorising the raising of the new capital spoken oi in the notice, in pur suance of the Act recently obtainud. 11M entire cost ot the new works at Crindai; when completed would be £U.15. When the) went to Parliament for new p>>wars the most formidable opposition was that of the corporation, which requested a lowering in the initial charge for gas, and an increase in the illuminating power, and opposed the application tor an increase of capital to the extent of £ 72,000, and borrowing powers up to £ 18,000. Hut he directors decided, instead of going mi with an acrimonious fight with persons whom they were coming in contact with constantly. "fl er the first dav's hearing, to reduce "he maximum charge from 5s. per 1.000 to 4s, and to increase the illuminating po»er from 14 to 15 candies. There was no place In South Males Where the gas com- pany was compelled to give a hie her standard than that. Further than all that. he was glad to say they had been able to reduce the price of gall. Kesotauons agreeing to the raising of ft new capital were then adopted.

THE SHERIFF OF MONMOUTHSHIRE. The London Gazette of Tuesday saysAt the Court at Osborne Bouse, Iste of Wight., on tiie 16th day of August, 1886, present, the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council MON NO"msxt Its :-Rd ward Kendal Edmoads Mardon, of The Oraig, Orownoot, Hereford, appointed sheriff in the room of Joseph Firtatak, of fit. Julian's, Newport, dacwsefl.