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BLAJN4 POLICE COURT. k- FRIDAY. BefOl"e Dr.W. E.WILI.IAMS (in the chair), Mr J4J.IEB PnILLIPs,and:Mr. !£. S.PUILLIPS. A MANIA FOR 'BRANDY. James Baker, haulier, Blaina, employed a.t the Co-operative Stores, was charged wIth stealing a bottle of, brandy,-v3tlu,e. s., the .property of the Co-operative Society, on the 22nd ult.-Mr. George Bennett, tl1 anager, said that 8 committee hadcomudered the defendant I pre.viously good :character, and wished to with,: draw the charge; Defendant took the bottle from the warehouse to the stables-; it was not his intention to take it off the premises, but he had a mania for drinking brandy.—Defendant was bound over in the sum of ilO to come u p for ?ad t h 11 d.'h Emet w en ca e p )7,& CHILD. -pawnbroker, Nantyglo, was summoned for a breach of the Pa*nbroker's Act. It appeared that defendant's assistant took a pledge from a child under twelve years of age.—Defendant said if he had been in the shop the offence would not have happened; he regret ted very much thatiit had occurred.—Defendant was fined £ 1, the cierk informing him that he was liable to a fine of ilO. ILLEGITIMACY. Clara Pearson, single woman, Blaina, sum- moned Benjamin Enion, fitter, Leicester (who did not appear) wiih being the father of her Illegitimate öhild. —Complainant produced a written agreement, made and signed by the defendant, admitting the paternity, and agreeing to pay 5s. a week towards tne child s maintenance.- She said, however, that he had not paid anything in respect thereto -for the last 12 weeks. Mr. R. Pearson, father of the complainant, swore to the handwriting .and signature of the defendant. The Bench made an order for defendant to pay 5s. per week as per-agreement, with costs. CHARGE OF ASSAULT. Edward Davles, colliery Cwmtillery, was charged with assaulting Henry Latchman, at Cwmtillery, on the 6th of August.-Mr. T. G. Powell prosecuted.—Complainant stated that he ,ormerly lived in apartments with the defendant f? ut defendant, had notic& to quit the house, ana b the landlord of the house, at the expiration of the notice, gave the house to him (complainant), which annoyed the defendant very much. On the day in question, defendant came into his house, when he was lying on the couch, at about 7 o'clock in the evening, and caught hold of him by the throat, nearly choking him. He was very much frightened, and was afraid of defen- dant—Complainant's wife corroborated as to the asfrault, and said she threatened to hit defen- dant with a chopper if he did not loose his hold of her husband.—Defendant denied the charge, and called several witnesses, who stated that defendant never touched complainant.-The Bench considered the evidence so conflitting that they dismissed the case. DAMAGING A DOOR. Alice Harrigan, married woman, was charged with maliciously damaging a door, the property of John Hughes, Blaina.—Defendant asked that the case should be adjourned to enable her to secure several witnesses.—The case was accord- ingly adjourned to Ebbw Vale Court. COAL BTRALLI RS. Charles Smith, Edith Knock, and Mary A. Knock, were charged with stealing coal, the property of Messrs. Lancaster, Spier, and Co., at Cwmtillery, and were fined 5s. each. DRUNKS, <fec. Benjamin Tovey was charged with being drunk on the highway, at Aberbeeg, on the 26th of July last, and was nned 10s. Samuel Blewitt was charged with a like offence and fined 5s. Dennie Rook Blaina, was fined be. and costs for being a??k: Alberf TLtylbr Blaenau Gwevt, for a similar ojfk4o, *ao fii?j Jo)6 Stnith an(I Albeirit slk'sne, of AI)ertillery W, ht were charpd with fig ing on the 3rd ol August.-P.C. Watkins said he found the defen- dants fighting in Church-street. When they saw him the defendants walked away. John Smith gave the police a deal of trouble during the day. Wilkins. he understood, struck back in self-defence.—Smith was fined 10s. and costs, the charge against Wilkins being dismissed. ALLEGED ASSAULT. The charge of assault against Elizabeth and John Ashton, brought by Maria DaTies, Garnfach, was dismissed for want of substantiative evidence.

ANTI-DRUNKENNESS LEGISLATION IN GERMANY. ± DRASTIC MEASURED The .BeichsanzeigerzublishOs tho text of a Bill for the repression of tinkenneiss, which will be laid before the Reichi;tsg on its meeting in Noveinber next. Even in a state so essentially POlice-ridden as German the me is a dras- tL asure tic One, much more 80 n Ianpj, corresponding legislation in England.. 'The B s accompanied by a long and exhaustive exposg des motif8 con- taining sueh statistics as the Government believes justifies its introduction. The Bill consists of Lrst elaus of a class of licensed dealers somewhat similar to the licensed grocers in England. Such grocer may not sell spirits in less quantities than half a litre. Succeeding clauses deal with the retail dealers. It is proposed that, so far at; possible, these deal, shal be under obligation to supply ??t -efresbment, and, fur- food as we, as spirituous I ther, that -they shall not be permitted to sell liquor before eight o'clock in the moriiing. They shall furthermore do all in their owertohinder theabxueof *M'tuo'us liquors. gyClause9no spirit dealer s I be permitted to sell spirits to any person below the age of sixteen years. They are forbidden to sell liquor to any visibly drunken person or to any person who within three years has been punished as a confirmed drunkard. The spirit dealer is bound to see that drunken per- sons are conducted to their dwellings or handed over to the care of the pelice. He is further for- bidden to pply liquor on credit. One of the most drastic clauses of th6 Bill is that which lays down that people who, on account of their drufcken habits, are unable to manage their af- fairs, or who, by their conduct, threaten to bring their families into want or endanger the safety of others, may be placed under a guardian, and this person, with the consent of the court, may place his ward in an asylum for inebriates. Even in cases where the guardian does not exercise his rights in this respect, the court may intervene and order his conunittal to such an asylum.

COMMERCIAL FAILURES. According to KewsfrS Mercantile Gazette, the number of failures m England and Wales gazetted during the five weeks ending Saturday, Aug. 29th, was 367. The number in the corres- ponding five weeks of last year was 331, shewing an increase of 36, being a net decrease in 1891, to date, of 48. The failures were distributed amongst the fol- lowing trades; and, for comparison, we give the number in each, in the corresponding weeks in IftQO nml 1RR9. loyi XOW JLoOo Building and Timber Trades 4J 43 51 Chemists and Druggists g ? c Coal and Mining Trades Corn, Cattle, and Seed Trades » 21 Drapery, Silk, and Woollen Trades so -39 42 Earthenware and Glass Trades 1 Jf Farmers 19 14 30 Furniture and Upholstery Trades 6 8 8 Grocery and Provision Trades 60 46 70 Hardware and Metal Trades 13 10 8 Iron and Steel Trades 6 8 18 Jewellery and Fanev Trades 20 8 10 Leather,and Coach Trades 18 18 24 Merchants, Brokers, and Agents 24 29 26 Printing and Stationery Trades 10 7 8 Wine, Spirit, and Beer Trades 29 31 29 Miscellaneous 57 47 45 Totals for England and Wales 367 331 408 Scotland 72 72 88 Ireland 24 15 17 Totals Joy. United Kingdom 463 418 513

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BLAENAVON LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of this Board was held on Friday evening. Present—Messrs. W. Snook, Edmund Jones, S. Barwell, E. L. Harris, Josh. Thomas, R.W.Kennard, H.C. Steel, Jas.Barrill, M. M. Edwards, Dr. Avarne, and officers. Mr. Kennard was Toted to the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. TINANCE COMMITTEE. Amount .? into the hands ot tjie ;elG9 9 5 Tr,as p"a,?i Amount in nd after paying ?hpques 242 18 10 Ditto on account of Cwmavon-road 0 1 6 Amount of rates outstanding 1431 17 10f The Chairman, before the ordinary proceed- ings commenced, gave the Board an outline of what had taken place recently at the County Council on questions affecting Blaenavon and district. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SURVEYOR AND THE BOARD. BOARD. Mr. Barwell: I beg to propose that this agree- ment, which has been approved by the Finance Committee, be accepted. Mr. Snook seconded, and it was duly carried. PUBLIC LAMPS. There were two tenders for repairing and put- ting the public lamps in order. Mr. H. Hall's tender, at 2s. 9d. per lamp, was accepted, being the lowest price. ABERGAVENNY-ROAD. A letter was read from Mr. Chapman respect- ing the improvements on this road, stating that he would be glad if a committee could be ap- pointed to view the-work he had now completed there, and have the same settled up. He much regretted that the work could not be finished earlier. The Chairman The road is not completed yet. We should never get the County Council to take it over in its present condition. The Clerk That is so. The Surveyor told me that it was not complete, so I did not call the committee. Mr. Steel: I would suggest that the committee" be appointed, accompanied by the Surveyor, who should bring the specification with him, and shew us what is done and what is undone. The Chairman I should suggest that the committee meet one day next week. The other members concurred, and it was atbl;,g mittee should meet on ,Ld that tye com :r, at 6 P.M., to go over the road. THE TRUSTEES OF THE READING-ROOM AND INSTITUTE. The Clerk We should have given them six months' notice, but the time has elapsed now. The Chairman I do not think the Reading- room Committee would be hard on the Local Board. I should give them six months at once. Mr. Snook: I believe we are in their hands. If they wanted to get rid of us, they would have to give the necessary notice, and we ought to do the same. The Clerk was instructed to see the Secretary of the Institute, and'try and arrange the matter. Mr. Kennard at this point said he was obliged to leave, if the Board would alltw him and he then withdrew. Mr. Steel was unanimously voted to the chair which had been vacated. CONDITION OP CROSS-STREET. A,Ietter was read from Mr. H. ()Ollier stating that the street was in a shocking sts ?te and quite dangerous to passengers. He' trusted that this matter would receive the Board's attention. The Clerk was instructed to reply that the matter would have due consideration. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The report of the Medical Officer was as fol- lows :— Gentlemen,-l beg to report thiit "ir deaths and 37 births were registered in the Blaenavon Urban Sanitary District during the month of July, being at the rate of 11 "47 and 38"60 per ithousand per annum of the estimated population. Of the above deaths 3 occurred from diseases of the chesit 1 from diphtheria, and 2 from influenza. One in- quest was held during the month, the verdict returned being accidental death, fall of coal in big pit, fracture of skull, half an hour. Three cases of infectious diseases have been reported to me, viz., one case of enteric fever, and two cases of scarlet fever. Disinfectants have been supplied. The house where the enteric fever occurred was situate in Horseshoe-row; and on examination there was found to be no privy accommodation, and the in- habitants were compelled to use the river. Stepa have been taken to provide proper closet accommo- dation.—On the 1st August, in company with the Inspector of Nuisances, I went and seized beef and lamb to the extent of 70-lbs., which was exposed for sale, and was stinking and alive with maggots, totally unfit for human food. It was taken before a magistrate, who ordered it to be destroyed, which WM done in my presence. The general health of your district is very good. Your obedient servant, Aug. 28th. 1891. A. B. AVABNB. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Gentlemen,—I beg respectfully to submit to you the following matters: r J"Ound, Meat.-On the lat of the month I seized some meat in the town which was bad, and, on ob- taining a magistrates' order, I had it destroyed immediately, at the Gas Works. I *811811 be glad to receive your instructions as to the measures you wish me to adopt. Philip-Itreet Sewer.-A resolution waspassed that the work should be done in accordance with my Elans, on condition that I conferred with Mr. B. ewis, Glenbaiden, so as to obtain permission te go through his land. Tenders were also invited, but none have been received. I have seen Mr. Lewis and he has consented to our passing through his land. There were no tenders received aud I should be glad to receive the Board's instruc?ion,3 to do the myself, and my estimate is :9 118 17s which however, does not include making good the' oldcon- nections, and it is based entirely on the belief that there is no grreat quantity of rock., &one-breaking MaelbiTw.-I was requested at the last meeting, to report on the desirability of procur. ing a stone.-breaking m"hinp, Or otherwise and I have therefore much pleasure in recorameiadig you to purchase,Dn?e for a sum not exceeding 4150, and I now submit a price hst for Your consideration. Asphalte.-I have not yet laid the pie(,, of !Whiilte down at the engine house, but will do so as soon as possible. i-Plans.-I beg to submit S'plan which as handed to me this day,which I hav6 exam'nec? and I am of Opinion that it is in accordance wth tne bye-isla. Pavin.q.]7he paving is in 8 mdst dilapidated state, and I shall be glad to receive you, lnatruc. tions hereon. I have a sample of keibing. and channellilg w I have made and would like your pe,,Ini hich ssion to place a sma'.? piece in a c( icuous Place to test it. .nhaPma7l has asked for Abergave?ttty-road.-Mr.. ] a settlement of his account, and I. should be glad if you would form a committee to ect the work. iL do not think the Council will t:te it over in its present state. Varioug.-Various repairs have been (10., t the 0 roads, and the duties in connectirn with ray of!ace have been carried out. The Pavmg Opposite Mr. Evans, the gtoeer, in Broad-street, is elopilg the wrong way, and I shall be glad Of ?Our iiitructions as to what to do, in the matter. Infectiou,s- Diseage*?3everal cases of_ ?iufecti()Us diseases have been notified during the Mbui?, all -of which have had my attention. New Offices.-The new OfUces are no- ready, and I shall be glad if you Will give Yours,me 'n;tructions as to furniture. &c Blaenavon ,Aug. 28. GFo' UNSOUND MEAT. This matter, which was mentioned in the I doctor's and surveyor s reports caused consider- able discussion. The manager of the shop V} question, -who was in attendance, asked permission to interview the Board and state his case. This was at length granted, and after giving his explanation he withdrew, and further discus- sion ensued. Finally he was re-admitted, and the Chairman, on behalf of the Board, severely censured him for exposing unsound meat for sale, but this being his first offence no further proceedings would be taken. ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRING ^HILIP-STREET. Mr. Snook I beg to propose tbat the Surveyor be instructed to proceed witn tnis work. Mr. Barrill: I will second the proposition. This was duly earned. THE PAVING IN. BROAD-STBEET. Mr. Jones proposed, and Mr. Barrill seconded, that the Surveyor be instructed to make the necessary alteration, turned unanimously. ROAD ON mRG E SIDE. Mr. Jonea Some time since it was 'decided that this r()ad jihould be rep%ired but I find they are using ashes there, and refuse "?hich gives out a.smell that is aot altogether plaasani. Perb-aps the Clerk will turn up the -minute, relatin-9 to this matter. The Clerk read the Mliiute wlieh stated that the road s?hould be rePair,d',with ,broken stones olptained from tae PoRtYPoOl roa(L The Sur-veY'Olt: I was not aware of this, but I will see that in future proper stools are used. CHARLES-STRBET. A letter was read from Mr. J. Burgoyne, e, ling attention to the .width of al this street at the end Mr. Job NVilliams,s houses. If the fences Wer? taken away it would make t]2e road the proper width aceo]*Ai,,g to the Act. After Ithis was done, he would be prepared to ?,nve hii, land and'widen it at )is ow*n expense. The: Chairman: I beg to propose that this let?er be banded to the Surveyor, for his con- sideration, and to report at our ite3tt meeting, This was agreed to. FU]3.NITITlt E FOP, THE NEW OFFICES. a Surveyor was instructed to get an esti- mate of the cost of the furniture and submit it to the next meeting. WEST MONMOUTH SCHOOL. Mr. Barwell: I-understand that a grant will he offered in connection with the school of £ 100 a. year for technical education* and fre ought to do something to secure thia, Jf po«aible, if the aohool comes to Pontypool. < ,) -j /(. The Chairman I quite agree with this, and think the Clerk had better write to Mr. Gustard and'ask him for full particulars. Æ This Wall, agreed to, and the Clerk, was instructed accordingly. FIRE BRIGADl HBPOET. | ?. A rfeport was read from Capt.White,stating that through the illness of some of his men he could not arrange for the annual inspection, but would do so at an early date. A fire occurred at a cottage in Princes-street, but the damage was trifling, as the fire was promptly discovered and put out by P.C. Hunter. The Fire Brigade was not called out. RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER. The Chairman In accordance with my notice of motion, I beg to propose the re-appointment of Dr. Avarne for another year on the same terms as at present. This was seconded, and carried unanimously. EXTRA REMUNERATION TO THE CLERK. Mr. Jones The Finance Committee think that the clerk is entitled to some extra re- muneration for the additional duties he has had to perform during the time we were without a permanent surveyor, and they therefore place this recommendation before the Board. Mr. Edwards proposed, and Mr. Harris seconded, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be adopted. This was carried unanimously. The Clerk thanked the Board for their decision. Mr. Jones: One of the members, Mr. J. Evans, also undertook to do some portion of the work; and although we cannot give him anything for his services, I think the Board should pass him a cordial vote of thanks for what he has done. ►'w rw This was unanimously approved of by the members, and a resolution was passed accord- ingly. PLANS. Mr. Westlake's plan of alterations to houses in James-street, opposite the brewery, was submitted, but was deferred until the next meeting, for a block plan to be presented as well. WEST MONMOUTH SCHOOL. Mr. R. W. Kennard was appointed to repre- sent the Board in connection with the above in London. This terminated the business.

LLANTARNAM LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held at the St. Dial's Schoolroom, Cwmbran on Tuesday evening last. Mr. F. W. Rdr;i resided and there were also present Messrs. E. uthwo'od Jones, J. Parry, H. Parfitt, H. C Lawrence, H. H. Haden (clerk), H. Thomas i (collector), and R. Matthews (surveyor). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. li SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor's report was as follows Gentlemeri,-I beg to report that during the past mouth the men have been repairing the roeas and opening drains and watercourses, tiae recent heavy Vl rams'ha done much damage to the roads. I have= the large stones on the mountain road, near Garnwen broken, aad this road is now much better for tr?EC. We are now repairing Msesyrhiw-r which will be finished this week if the weather ?* permit. The Court-road is in a very bad state, caused by the water pipes; (recently laid by the Llanfrechfa Local Board, and also in conse- quence of the water which still leaks through the bank of the mill stream. I have given Mr. F. T. Poole and Mr. Barnstaple notice to clean out the portion of the stream which runs through their property. I am pleased to state that Mr. Pilliner has now had the open ditch, at the north end of the Grange- road, cleaned out. I beg to report that the pavement in front of the houses in Victoria-place has not been repaired, although notices have been served on the owners aince July last.* In accordance with your instructions, I have waited upon the several owners of the houses at Tycoch, with the memorandum for them to sign agreeing to pay their proportion of the cost of the drain, but only four of the owners will agree to this proposal. I have laid on the table the tenders I have re- ceived for repairing the bridges on Grange-road, also the resolutions passed at the committee meet- ing held in connection with the Fire Brigade. Mr. Martin, the captain, has also requested me to bring before your notice the question of top boots for the fire brigade. I am, yours, &c., B. MATTHBWB. VICTORIA PLACE. In answer to a question, the Surveyor said that several of the owners were willing to put the pavement in Victoria-place in repair, but, as they said, they could not start in the middle] of the pavement, and wanteds a beginning made at one end. Mr. A. R. Bear, of Newport, was at the top emd, and he had not replied to the notice. The Chairman/: I think tne surveyor had better see him. Mr. Parfitt: Yes; if he explains what we want I think Mr. Bear will comply with anything in reason. The Surveyor was instructed accordingly. THE DRAIN AT TYCOCH. In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said there were nine owners at Tycoch. Four of them owned half the houses. Tney owned seven, and "there were seven between five. He had seen Mr. Bullock since, and he said he Was will- ing to pay, but had not signed the agreement. That would make five. Messrs. Lemon, Lewis, Evans, and Roberts were the others. Mr. Jones What is the cost ? The Surveyor It would come to 4s per house. Mr. Jones Well, to save any bother, I will see the four persons, as I know them, and try to settle the matter. The Chairman Then we will leave it to Mr. Jones. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FIRE BRIGADE. Mr. Parfitt asked it there was not a committee appointed to go into this subject. The Clerk Yes. Mr. Parfitt: Then I move that the matter be referred to the committee, and let them bring up a statement to the Board. Mr. Parry said he had been informed by one of the committee that the Fire Brigade had waited upon him, and wanted coats and boots, and a regular outfit. It would be costly, and he (Mr. Parry) did not know whether the Board could see their way present to provide the Brigade with the articles they required. The Surveyor said they applied for a eap and boots at present. The Chairman We want some guarantee if we go to that expense, that they are going to remain a brigade. Mi". Parfitt: Yes, but if we have appointed a committee to go into the matter I don't think we ought to ta^e the duties out of their hands. The Chairman: Quite right. I will second your proposition. The Surveyor i-ernarked that the lowest price quoted for boots in the price list they had was 30s a pair. Mr. Parry And there are twelve of them. That makes £ 18 for a start. The Chairman then submitted the proposition, which was carried. THE GHANGE-ROAD BRIDGES. The Clerk read tenders from Mr. E. Poulton and Mr. H. B. Sicetch, offering to repair the two bridges on the Grange-road, as per specification, at £ 15 5s. and 5s. respectively. On the motion of Mr. Parry, seconded by Mr. Lawrence, the tender of Mr. Sketch, being the lowest, was accepted. RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER. Onllthe proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Parry, Dr. Murpny was unanimously re-appomted iVieaicai UiHcer. A SLAIM FOR DAMAGE?. The Clerk read a letter from Messrs. Trapnell & Gane, Newport, stating t4at the Board's work- men had repaired some pipes under the road be- tween Cwmbran and Llantarnam, and had filled the hola with soft mud, and placed no notice near the place that it was dangerous to traffic. As a consequence their van, in crossing the road, hau become sunk in the hole, and was seriously damaged, and the horse was also hurt with the fall. When tuey (Messrs. Trapnell & Gane) had had the damage put right, they would send in their claim to the Board. Mr. Jones That has nothing to do with us. Has it. Mr, Chairman ? The Uiiairman No. I was passing at the time and saw the van m the rut, and had consi- derable difficulty in getting past myself. Of course I am merely apeaking as to the obstruc- tion. Mr. Parry: Did they drive close to the side of the road V Mr. Parlitt: I .suppose they drove the wheel over the rut, and it sank. Mr. Jones Yes they got one wheel in. Mr. Parfitt: They ought to have kept the other side. They were foolish to go on soft mud. Mr. Parry And it is within about two feet of the side. Th, Chairman? Amywal,, ?t is a matter affect- L-c Llanfrechfa Upper Board; and I move 1119 t that ?lle Clerk reply that the Ll,,iptarnam Board 'have l?othing to do with it. Mr. Jones seconded. Mr. Parfitt: I quite agree with you but I think the;r adopted the proper course in writing to us being in our parish. I think it would be better if you moved a resolution to the effect that, -L; be i'Orwarded ,he Llau- to frecUfa Upper Board. Mr. Jotieg differed from thfct. It was a work being carried out by the Llanfrechfa, Upper Board, and they had nothing to do with it. Mr. Parfitt: We have everything to do with it, i It was in our parish, and we can make the Llan- frechfa Board pay. Mr. Jones But why should we take up the cudgels in a thing that doesn't concern us ? Mr. Parfitt: My contention is, that it occurred in our parish, • and these people are quite right in applying to us. I would suggest that our Clerk write to the Llanfrechfa upper Board, cenveying the spirit of the letter. After some further discussion, the Chairman's proposition was carried, and the Clerk was also instructed to, write the Llanfrechfa Board on the subject. A QUESTION OF A FOOTPATH. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Roberts, engineer to the Great Western Railway Co., stating that he was not aware of any right of a Eublic footpath at the point shewn on the map y the Surveyor. The Collector said he recollected a footpath there for the last 40 years. Mr. Parfitt said he felt a little strong on the point, because he thought it a piece of injustice to the tenants living on the Grange-road, and he did not think the road ought to be stopped in the way it had been. Mr. Roberts said he did not know there was a footpath there, but to his (]j5r. Parfitt's) knowledge there had been a foot- path there for 37 or 38 years. It was a continua- tion of the path down by the Church, and an old inhabitant between 90 and 100 years of age, who died the other day, had' him it was a footpath, and he had travelled to Llantarnam Church that way before ever there was a church at Llanfrechfa Urer, and passed down the Mr. Pilliner's to wood, and over t e line by Llantarnam. He (Mr. Parfitt) thought it was a hardship to get the path stopped up. He under- stood that Mr. Roberts had been in the neigh- bourhood making enquiries about it—and very I bourhood making enquiries about it-an very I roper too-but he did not think that If Mr. kOberts knew all the facts of the case, he would adopt the course he had taken. The railway authorities had acknowledged the footpath and maintained it by placing sleepers longitudinally between the metals for people to walk over. He had walked over it for the last 30 years, and if the question was put to any persons who had been living in the neighbourhood for that time they would bear him out in what he said. He thought it was their duty as a Board to prevent the f ootpath bein t i stopped. up. It was a great convenience, and e was given to understand, (although he could not vouch for it) that when a number of houses were built on the Grange- road it was stated there was a footpath. They knew very well that there was a footpath down by Thomas's-row, which ran out by the Grange- road. Mr. Pilliner some time ago refused to repair that until they gave him notice, when he moved in the matter, and contributed his Bhare in repairing that part. As they were returned there as members to look after the interests of the district, it was their duty to stick out for what was fair and legitimate between all parties. (Hear, hear.) The Chairman suggested they should appoint a committee to see Mr. Roberts. Mr. Parfitt said he would move that the Clerk say they had the best authority for stating that there had been a footpath there to the know- ledge of some of the inhabitants for the last 38 to 40 years, and in addition to that that the Railway Company had acknowledged it by placing sleepers for people to walk over. Mr. Parry seconded, and the proposition was carried. j THE GRANGE-ROAD DRAIN. Mr. Parfitt said he would like to kmow what had been done to the drain on the Grange-r6ad. The Surveyor The ditch has been cleaned. Mr. Parfitt: Nothing more than that ? Nothing done with the cesspools ? j The Surveyor: No. Mr. Parfitt said he thought it was a waste of I time for them to sit there as a Board, and pass resolutions and send notices to parties, giving them time to attend to those matters, aad allow things to slip through after all. People would take it for granted by and by that if they an front to them, they, would allow the t to Up- He thou 3i? ? ght if they took up a t,3ing,as they had in this case, the surveyor S' iouia carry out the instructions of the Board. The surveyor bad been instructed to call upon the owners to do what was necessar:r w;,thin a certain time, and if thev did not comply, he was instructed to proceed with the work forthwith. The Surveyor said notices had been sent to the owners of the property, and the Bridgwater Company proceeded to lay pipes in the ditch, but there had never been an arrangement with them for that. The Chairman: Mr. Parfitt points out that! you had the power to do the work. Mr. Jones Is it not rather a big job and re- quires io be laid out in a thoroughly engineering style ? Mr. Parfitt: Our instructions were with te- gard to cesspools. The Chairman I think the surveyor ought to be in a position to report to the next Board that the parties have done what is required. If they have not done it, then he should be in a position to say it would cost so much to do it, and the Board could re-indorse the authority for him to do zk. Mr. Parfitt: Exactly. Our bye-laws meet the case. It states there that a cesspool is to be made for each cottage. The Chairman: As it is a job of considerable importance it might be well for the surveyor to use ev6ry endeavour to get. the work done by the proper parties before the> next meeting, and if they don't do it, then to bring before the Board an estimate of what it will cost. Mr. 'I ones: I think the surveyor ought to keep us reminded of these things, by bringing them forward. I mean, in the case of motices, not to let them slide. Mr. Parfitt: We have let this slide for months. The Chairman: Don't you think my suggestion a reasonable one Mr. Parfitt ? Mr. Parfitt ?k;s, although it is perhaps treot- in them leniently. $be chairman Is sug stion was adopted, and .ge the surveyor instruct ccordingly. MEDICAL OF-PICER'S REPORT. Gentlemen,-Nine deaths and thirteen births we're registered in your district during the month of August, giving a rate of 21'6 and 31*2 respectively per thousand. Diseases of the chest and lungs accounted for four of the deaths. There have been some fresh cases of measles during the month in Grange-road near Pontnewydd Station. „ Youre obediently, W. E. C. MURPHY. Cwmbran, Sept. 1st, 1891. FINANCE. The Clerk presented the financial statement as follows :—Balance in hand last month, £ 181 17s. Id.: collected since, £ 99 lls'2d; total, £ 281 8s3d. Cheques to-day, £ 33 12s. 5d. balance, £ 247 15s. lOd. Cemetery account: Balance to the credit of the Board at last meeting, 91,148 14s. lOd; cheque to-day (building account), 1110 balance in hand, Y,1,038 14s. lOd. On the motion of the Chairman, the report was adopted. THE GRANGE-ROAD AGAIN. Mr. Parfitt called the attention of the surveyor to the Grange-rsad, which was in a most dis- graceful condition. To anyone driving along the road the stones were enough to knock him out of the trap. He named it now in September, so that the surveyor might get the materials in fair time. The Chairman endorsed Mr. Parfitt's observa- tions, and said they would also apply to the bit of road by the Forge Hammer. This was all the business.

THE RECTOR AND THE CHORISTER. At Stamford, on Saturday, Charles Neal, a youth, was charged with having molested and annoyed the Rev. Edwd. Milnes, rector of Colly- weston, during Divine service. The defendant h d boon in the choir, but was not invited to the uout, having neglected practices. Ever since he had sung so loudly as to annoy the rector, who said that if he continued he would have to alter the service and dispense with chanting. The rector and churchwardens said that to make matters more disagreeable the defendant's voice was breaking." Mr. Tucker, churchwarden, said he did not attend the church because the boy's singing made the rector so uncomfortable that the witness could not bear to look at him. The defendant said the rector had hit him on the head with a stick, and swung him against a wall. Neal was fined 24s., including costs, the fine not to be enforced if the nuisance ceased.

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THE HANBURY ASSEMBLY ROOMS COMPANY. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED. It r A meeting of the Company was held at the registered offices, Club Chambers, on Tuesday, to consider the present position of the concern. Mr. T. Williams, chairman, presided, and there was a numerous attendance, including Dr. A. Davies, J.P., Dr. E. S. Wood, Major David M. Llewellin, Messrs.. Greer-way, J.P., W. L. Pratt, J.P., E. Fowler, H.Bythvay, E.B. Ford, W.H. Haskins, C.Fisher, W. H. Davies, A.H. Watkins, J. Naish, L.E. Webb, James Gunfa, D. Jones, E. Jones, C. Lawrence, T. Williams (secretary), &c., &c. The Secretary having read tne notice conven- I ing the meeting, The Chairman said that the question of the Assembly Rooms had been uuder the considera- tion of the directors, who found that the appli- cations for shares in the Company had not come in according to their expectations. They were aware that the Company was formed with a capi- tal of 3000 shares of JE1 each, and £ 3000 in de- bentures. He might say that the shares pro- mised before the Company was formed amounted to something like £2700, which, with what the directors were prepared to do themselves, prac- tically took up the whole of the share capital of the Company. But after a good deal of effort on the part of the directors in canvassing those who had promised, the whole of the capital that had been subscribed and paid was £ 2015; so that really out of those, who had promised to take shares that day, there was a deficiency of some- thing like 700. Mr. Greenway: And I think some of those who actually paid up were outside the promises made in the first instance. L The Chairman said that was so but still there were some 700 out of their promises, and there- fore the ^directors, under those circumstances, thought that the best course they could adopt was to call a meeting of the shareholders and those who had actually paid up, to see whether they could by some means or other get the shareholders to take up the number of shares promised, so as to make up the number required, or else to wind up the concern. He need not tell them that, as far as the Hall was concerned, they all felt it to be a most desirable thing, as far as the town of Pontypool was concerned. They all felt it was absolutely necessary, and had been for some years past. It had been the oryiof the town that an assembly-room was required. He might say that the matter was taken up and in- terest shewn in it by gentlemen who were quite outside the town of Pontypool, who felt that it was a desirable object, and one which should be put into satisfactory shape but at the same time he must tell them that from the beginning the thing had not been taken up with that spirit which he should like to iiave seen on the part of the people of Pontypool, and therefore it only remained for those who had taken an interest in it to see whether it was still possible to carry it out, or else to abandon it altogether. He should be very glad to have the views of those gentle- men present, and to receive any suggestions which might be made for the purpose of effecting the object they had in view. He might say that some of the directors were prepared, if neces- sary, to double their shares to bring the matter to a successful issue. Mr. Edward Jones-who, he was sorry to say, was not present there that evening-had taken great interest in the concern. He at first had promised to take 50 shares, but was now willing to take 100. He (the Chair- man) had promised to do the same himself, although he had no particular interest in the town of Pontypool • but still he felt that an assembly-room would be a most dfesirable thing if it could be carried out. They had now no room in which they could entertain a large num- ber of people, and he might say that entertain- ments and concerts requiring large audien^ had in the past been generally financial failur- s. Mr. Greenway You have referred to two of the directors but I think that all are willing to double their shares. I know I am. Mr. James: Were the debentures all taken up ? Mr. W. H. Davies None were issued. The Chairman We knew that unless the share capital was taken up, it would be impos- sible to issue the debentures. Dr. Davies What is the estimated cost of the buildi ? Cunthairmau There is no doubt it will coat The about JE5300 or JE5400. Dr. Davies And yon propose to raise the dif- ference in debentures? The Chairman: Yes. Major Llewellin I have watched the progress of this undertaking with some degree of interest, and I candidly tell you what I think of it, and what the feeling oi the town at large is, and that it is, that it is in the wrong place. It should be in the Market, where it would be for the benefit of the town at large. Then the money could be subscribed very easily. I am prepared to double my money if it is put there. The Chainnan Where in the market ? Major Llewellin On the top of the market, and the money would then be willingly sub- scribed and given for the purpose. A Voice Do you mean to give the money ? Major Llewellin: Yes. Mr. Greenway I would rather not give my money to be spent by others. Mr. W. H. Davies The Pontypool Local Board have gone to Parliament for certain powers, and those powers were given for the purpose of building a market, and they can't build a hall. Major Llewellin They would not be spending the public money. MJ. W. Arthur I certainly should not put my money in the Local Board's hands. Major Llewellin Then it won't be for the benefit of the town, it would be an investment, but you won't get any benefit from it as it is. The Chairman, reading from the Act of Parlia- ment, said the Local Board were not authorised to spend any money except for the erection of the market. Mr. W. P. James It would be quite possible to add that power to the power you have already got. The Chairman said that might be done, but it was not contemplated at present. Dr. Davies: But the essential of Mr. Llewellin is to give the money. The Chairman I don't think that is within our province to-night. Our business is to see whetner there is a possible chance of bringing this Assembly Room Co. to a successful issue, or whether we must wind the business up. Mr. W. H. Davies Are there any applications for shares since the notice of the last meeting appeared in the paper ? The Chairman: No. We have 2,015 shares really applied for, and now we want 985 to make up tne 3,000. Mr. D. Jones: What will be the number of shares required after the directors have doubled their quota ? The Chairman We shall want 700. Mr. H. Bythway asked if it were possible to curtail the expenditure without seriously injur- ing the scheme. Could they, for instance, omit some of the shops ? The Chairman The shops would be a source of revenue. Mr. TTaqkins And one of the best paying parts. The Chairman I'm afraid we can t throw them over. Mr. Bythway Would not the shops abutting George-street be rather dark and dingy ? ikmr. Haskins: No; they would be level with the street with a window in the street. In the course or turthe? discussion, Dr. Davies complained that the people of Pontypool had not shown that amount of interest in the matter that was desirable. People out- side the district had done their part, and upon the people of Pontypool would rest the responsi- bility if the scheme turner out a failure. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Ford said he believed Mi-. Hanbury had expressed some disinclination to take shares for fear the Assembly-rooms would come into con- flict with the Town-hall, but at the same time he had expressed his willingness to help in It If he could be assured that the present hall would not be interfered with. It had occurred to him (Mr. Ford) that if they could get Mr- Hanbury to take the value of the land in fully paid-up shares, it would help them materially. The Chairman having appealed to all present to increase theiv shares, additional promises were given, after which it was announced that the total promised numbered 2,620. In the course of further conversation, Mr. Ford said he thought an effort should be made to get the remaining shares taken, and that he himself had had such an insight into the selfishness of some people as to be quite a liberal education. vposition of Mr. Greenway, Dr. E. S. On the pi Wood Mef,,rs. D. Jones C. Lawrence, L. B. Webb' James Gunn, aad the secretary were appoi?ted a committee to canvass for the addi- t!6nal rhare,s required, after which it was decided to adjourl' the meetinq, for the purpose of receiVV2 the committee s report, until Tuesday next, at? P.M. on the propoeition of Mr. C. Lawrence, it was decided to allot the debentures among the sham- holders pro rata. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

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PONTYPOOL LOCAL BOARD. r. A special meeting of this Board was held at the Board Room, Club Chambers, on Wednesday morning. There were present Messrs. W. SanX- brook (chairman), D. Williams. E. B. Ford, Williams, J. Walden. W. H. Hawkins, E. Fowli D. M. Llewellin, G. H. Daniel, F. Probyn^t Jones (clerk and collector) and D. H. AY. Fowl (surveyor). THE BOARD AND THE GAS AND WATER CO. The Chairman said the members would recgi- lect that, on the last occasion they met, certain'of them were deputed to meet the Gas and. Water Company to confer with them with regard u» supplying water to the urinals, and also to frv and make some arrangement with regard to iX bill presented to them some time ago. I ihiSe power was given to us to negoti. te undcloax with them in regard to future payment for water for the urinals. The committee bad none caN- fully into the matter before meeting the direc- tors of the Company, and had taken tue averaae amount paid to the Company for the iusi or four years, and they found that i be averaag amounted to as nearly as possible ±1 utr umxal per quarter, without the charge lor meters. They were aware tliat the meters wera it £1 per annum each; thus the total charge few water and meters would be £1 5s. per (juai ier, or £5 per annum. The department W;1t,J upoa the directors of the Company that mo; umg, and were received very courteously indeed, being mSfc in a very fair way, as far as two lumbers cou|5 meet on pretty well any subject. (Hear, hear^ They suggested to the directors that they f.houja do away with the meters entirely, ina^nuchab. they did not register, and were a cause oi inctiftii pretty well every time a bill was pieseatedfb the Board. They had now agreed to pay the Company in the future £ 1 per urinal per quartet having at the rate of 15 gallons oi water p$T hour supplied to each urinal. He might sa* that their surveyor had tested one of the urinaS and found that the quantity passing tnrough the pipes was 15 gallons per hour, and this was quite sufficient. AJS he had said, they hat; agreed ta pay the Company £ 1 per urinal per quai ier iS do away with the meters, and have tue warn direct from the main, which would be a saviqg to the Board on what they had pax-i m ttie pas £ (Hear, hear.) With regard to the bill presented to the Hoard, which amounted to £ 7 <*i<L they had charged the minimum price, but the Bo&§9 contended that they did not have the water, al- though they complained on several occasiomt. The directors did not quite admit that, but aih* a good deal of conversation they agreed that £ 1 10s. should be struck off the bill. ii the Board thought this would meet the case, it v>ouiu t)e necessary to rescind the motion winch was pakseJl some time ago— Mr. Daniel: I should like to hear that resolu- tion, Mr. Chairman. The Chairman One moment, I have nearly done. I was going to say that it would 5e necessary to rescind that resolution, and I think we shall be acting fairly, ana will do awuj' wjm a good deal of friction between vhe iio.ua aiRr the Gas and Water Company, by accepting their^ offer, and go on amicably in future uxtn regam to the supply of water to the urinals, (iieal^ hear.) « Mr. Daniel: Perhaps the clerk will turn u" that resolution. The Chairman I may add that thei e was a certain amount of water supplied fur i d Hiee}8 which was not included in the account at all, and this the Company pointed out to us. The Clerk This is the resolution "That". sheque for £ 3 7s. 4d. be drawn and sent wahoqp prejudice to the Company in settlement ot thje iccount, this being more than the value œ water used according to the meters." Mr. T. Williams: Is there not something before that ? Mr. Daniel: I think there was a resolution te the effect that the Company should he paB exactly what was due to them, and no more ana no less. The Clerk (reading) That the bill £ 7 lis. 4d. for water alleged to have been stu»- plied to the urinals be returned to the Couapaifc for correction, with a statement that tue Bo would only pay for water used accord i tig to tip meters, inasmuch as a further supply of ,watew- was refused by them when the surveyor com- plained that the now was inadequate." Mr. Daniel: That is it. The feeling wa» tl^f the Company should be paid everything tiS was due to them, but that we should not, be jus»- fied in paying for what we had not received. I think that is our present proposition, a.ud IS cannot go from it. Mr. Haskins said he thought he could expl^ft matters. He was present when the i csrlutron was passed, to send the sum of £ 3 7s. 4d. cording to their own showing it should be than that, because they had not been charts water for the streets. The meters would CTK register the amount of the minimum, aud 1 f used the amount of water which at 8d. 1,000 gallons would come to £ 1 a quar .tr. tSji meters would not register that nor double ti^. Now, it stood to reason that if they used less tflp> the minimum, the meters told them nothinft. On the 25th March the meter near St. JameS Church shewed they had used 5,0U0 gaIlon% which at 8d. per 1,000 gallons would be o >. 4<J He did not suppose any member of the Board imagined for a moment that they only had 3s. 4d. worth of water. Then for the next urinal they were charged £1 a quarter, became it was stopped. Well, they could see that they did not know what was consumed, and tHe Company were the same. Consequemly they paid the minimum. Then the next meter registered 36,000 gallons in six months, and the Board sent J61 4s., whereas the minimum would be £2. In addition to that there was the rent of meters, and if they deducted the iiOs. which the Company were willing to allow, they pretty well had the amount. He (Mr. Haskins) gave notice of motion to rescind the resolution referred to, and that they acoept the by paying the billles8 30s. Mr. Daniel said they had paid a large suM of money for the meters, and were now told they were of no use. If the Company supplied uselew meters, why should they charge for them ? Mr. D. Williams said he must stand to T. hat had been said, and thought the Company had. acted towards them in a very honourable ana fair manner. The minimum of £1 per quarter for the urinals was a very fair chaigo indeed. The committee pointed out that the meters would not record the quantity of water used when it was a very small flow. Of course the meters were put there simply for the purpose that if they used a very large quantity of water the meters would be a check, but on the other hand the Company said they are there, and we given you the minimum charge." He would ask the Surveyor if he did not think that consi let- ably more than 5,000 gallons of water passed through the urinal near the church in six months. The Surveyor Yes, there was more than th^L The Chairman I think all this migiit be da- cussed as the next meeting. Mr. Daniel: The whole of this question arose through Mr. Hair's persistent refusal to allow us to have water when we wanted it in the- urinals. He charged us the minimum and would not give us the water when we asked for r The Chairman Well, I don't think we want to discuss it now. The matter will come on at the next meeting. Mr. D Williams I think it will be well for the members to know that thecommittee strongly recommend the Board to accept the offer of tfte Company. The Chairman I beg to propose that the offer of the Gas and Water Company to supply us ia future be accepted, i.e., £ 1 per quarter per urinal, and the meters to be done away witli, they undertaking to supply us with at "least 15 gallons of water per hour per urinal. Mr. T. Williams I rise with verv great pleasure to second the resolution, and would like at the next oard to tender our thanks to the committee tor their services this morning in bringing about such an amicable arrangement. e Mr. Daniel: I should like to ask if it would ia. way prejudice our position in regard to the T1^16 ^^a^rnaan No; I don't seej that it will. TUT AR £ ,AN8iernent is for the f uture. Mr. rowler asked if it would not be necessary ?o arrange for washing out the urinals with a k0se pipe, as well as the flushing supply. 1 he Surveyor Fifteen gallons wiii ot ample. Mr. Fowler Well, if our surveyor Is satisfied. lam. The Chairman then submitted the proposition, which was carried nem con. PLANS. Plans for a proposed Weights and Measure* Office and alterations to the Police Station and Superintendent's house were passed, on the proposition of Mr. Ford, seconded bv Mr Haskins. J MONEY FOE THE MARKETS*. The question of borrowing £ 20,000 for the new markets was again considered in committee and it was ultimately decided to await the reply «f one of the financiers.. ARREARS OF RATF The Clerk presented a list of defaulters in rates. The list having been examined at some lengtk, the clerk was instructed, on the proposition iff Mr. Fowler* seconded by Mr. Daniel, to press aft the eases, and take proceedings against all wk* would n»t pay. This was all the business.

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