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Three Men Killed. A colliery accident occurred at the Clay Level (the property of the fPowcll Duffryn Company) about two o'clock on Thursday afternoon, a fall of roof killing on the spot Wm. E Davies, 31, married; Daniel "W illiams, 62, and Henry Williams, his son, 35, married, all of Aberaman.

4th Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers. G COMPANY, USK. Orders for the week ending 28th November, 1903. Tuesday—Recruits' drill. Usk, 7.30 p.m. Thursday—Recruits' drill, Raglan, 7 p.m. MEMO.—Recruits may be enrolled at Usk and Raglan on the dates fixed for drill (as above). By order, STANLEY M. WILLIAMS, Capt., Commanding G Company.

I Our Royal Guests. Although the visit this week of the King and Queen of Italy is not regarded as of political significance, yet it cannot fail to have important results. The visit of King Edward to Paris, and that of M. Loubet to London, were the means of allaying, with almost dramatic rapidity, the ill-feeling which has divided two nations who ought always to be friends, and the reconciliation has been followed by a recognition of common interests which must have caused thoughtful persons to wonder that such neighbours should have been estranged so long. The hopes of those who had striven for the entente cordiale having been realised, some people asked whether our splendid isolation could not be further modified by even more friendly relations than those which have subsisted between Britain and Italy. Again King Edward showed that he was able to perceive the bent of public opinion in this country, and he prepared the way for the visit of the King and Queen of Italy. The news that such a visit was to be paid was received in this country with feelings of lively satisfaction, and the 11 y reception which has been accorded to their Majesties must more than have sufficed to convince them that they are WELCOME GUESTS. For many years there has been a cordial feeling between the British and Italians. In no country was the emancipation of Italy hailed with greater satisfaction, in none has more hearty sympathy been extended to the sacrifices which the Italians have made in order to place their country among the foremost of European nations. Now and again things have occurred to interrupt, for a moment, the happy relations which subsisted, but, in the main, events have tended to bring the two countries more closely together. At the London conference on the Egyptian financial question, the support which Italy tendered to Britain was very marked, and from that time the two Governments have GENERALLY BEEN IN AGREEMENT I with regard to international questions. When France refused to co-operate with Britain in Egypt, Lord Granville invited Italy to join in the restoration of order, but for various reasons the Italian Government did not see their way to accept the invita- tion. The friendliness of our attitude was further demonstrated by British encourage- ment of operations on part of the Red Sea Coast, and Italy responded to our amenities by co-operating with Britain in the conquest of the Soudan. Without any formal alliance, the two countries have acted together on more than one question, and the understanding between them has been so precise that when Italy was menaced, in 1888, our squadron, in the Mediterranean, prepared to support the Italian naval disposition. The hearty welcome which our Jack Tars receive in Italian ports is illustrative of the good feeling which subsists BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS, and during the progress of the Boer war it was impossible to ignore the fact that the newspapers of Rome were less hostile to this country than were the journals of any other European capital. All these things tend to make King Victor Emmanuel and his Consort welcome guests, and it is gratifying to know that on the occasion of their present visit, the British nation, which used to be regarded as lacking in demonstrativeness, has succeeded in making the warmth of its feelings apparent, not only to the King and Queen, but to their subjects in the Medi- terranean. y

[We do not necessarily endorse all our correspondent writes.—ED. C.O."] USK FOOTBALL CLUB. On Saturday last, at the expense of Monmouth, Usk scored their sixth successive win, a penalty goal only beiug the margin of points between the teams. The score, however, does not indicate much. For fully three parts of the game Usk penned the visitors in their own half. Monmouth had held an unbroken record for nearly two years until Maindee quashed it a few weeks ago, and they still have their ground record intact. When the Butterflies visit the County town on February 6th, 1904, there will be sure to be a big figilt for supremacy. The home forwards played magnificently. Having a man in their midst who knew the game thoroughly they fought for all they were worth. In the tight mauls as well as in the loose they came out on top, and the pick of a hard working lot were Adams, Bowyer, G. Smith, J. Morgan, and Marfell At half Usk had rather the best of the argument, but were severely handicapped by the offside tactics of the opposing pair, who several times got their side penalised. Prothero tackled splendidly, but did not have many opportunities to shine, as he usually does, through the ball being kept so close. Knight also got through his work with honours. Owing to the changes in the Usk back division the combination, which has hitherto been so effective, was, on this occasion, lacking. Roberts I and Jenkins, however, got through a lot of useful work, the former having hard lines in not scoring. Davies was not so prominent as usual, which is not surprising, seeing that he is the handy man of the team and is constantly being shifted from one position to another. Haggett made a couple of good runs up the touch-line, and will improve as the season goes ou. He should, however, follow up his kicks and put his men on side. Etheridge, at back, kept up his reputation, and kicked with a better length. He sometimes lost his head, but did not let his side down. The Monmouth team are a smart combination, and deserve praise for their plucky defence. Rowlands proved of great service to his side, his kicking being of fine length. The vanquishers of Monmouth (Maindee) are Usk's opponents next Saturday, and there should be a rare tussle. MR. CHAMBERLAIN AT NEWPORT. There will be a fair number of Uskites attending the Saturday afternoon meeting to be addressed by the Right Hot). Joseph Chamber- lain at the Tredegar Hall, Newport. Standing room only is available by tickets which will be distributed by the local representatives of the Unionist party. It is expected that Mr Chamberlain will leave Cardiff by the 2 40 train on Saturday afternoon, due at Newport at 3.3, where a number of organisers will be presented to him at the railway station, and a procession formed (with the right hon. gentleman as the central figure in an open can iage) to the Tredegar Hall. A similar resolution to that proposed at Cardiff will be submit*<' at the Newport gathering. It will be propose i by Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P. for the Monmouth Boroughs, seconded by Major Courtenay Morgan, Unionist candidate for South Monmouth, aud supported by Dr Rutherfoord Harris. The Right Hon. Lord Tredegar will preside over the meeting. The main entrance doors to the Hall will be opened at 2.30 to free ticket-holders. POLITICAL CANDIDATES AT USK. The public meeting held at Usk last week, on behalf of the candidature of Mr Lewis Haslam for the Monmouth Boroughs and of Col Ivor Herbert for South Monmouthshire, was a most orderly one, but I should hardly thiak Liberals could call it an unqualified success. -If-. The Chairman was quite satisfied that our trade and commerce were on the up grade, and that a fiscal alteration would be ruinous the Rev H. B. Robinson was strongly—I am almost persuaded to write vulgarly-denunciatory of the Government in general and of Joe in particular; and then came the Borough candidate's tarn. He was disappointing as a speaker, and made his audience nervous while dealiug with the fiscal proposals before the country. Col Herbert spoke-in measured tones, and went through the gamut of Liberal grievances with a pretty wit. He left for others, it was noticed, the alliterative term" Changeling Chamberlain," as applied to the Colonial Secretary of a short time ago. Councillor Greenland is always humorous, and all got a laugh out of him, but after comedy came tragedy, Mr E. A. Charles giving a harrowing word picture of the state of things before the repeal of the Corn Laws. It surely is a heavy demand upon the credulity of the public to ask them to believe that the fiscal changes now suggested would bring back such times.

USK. I Agent-Mrs. E. K. Jones, Stationer I NEWPORT CHRYSANTHEMUM SHow.-At this show on Wednesday and Thursday the Rev W. M. Willett, The Helmaen, Usk, took third prize for eighteen blooms of Japanese, six varieties, and second prize for a dish of twelve tomatoes. FUNERAL.-On Saturday afternoon last the funeral took place, at Usk, of Thomas Herbert Lake, whose death, at the early age of 19, was reported last week. The mortal remains were carried to their last resting place by his fellow workmen at the Observer Office and the Bell- ringers, of whom he was one, and there was a large attendance of relatives (with whom much sympathy is felt) and friends. The Rev P. L. C. Nash and the Rev Digby S. W. Nicholl, with the surpliced choir (of which also deceased was a member before the change of voice), met the procession at the Churchyard gates. Mr Theodore Seaton presided at the organ, and the hymns commencing Brief life is here our portion," and For ever with the Lord were sung in the Church, while at the graveside that beginning 011 the Resurrection morning" was feelingly rendered. There were several wreaths sent, amongst them being tributes from the Observer Office and the Beilringers. A muffled peal was subsequently ruug on the Church bella. Mr J. Williams was the undertaker.

MISS MAUD DAY'S CONCERT. On Wednesday evening, a concert, organized by Miss Maud Day, on behalf of the National Schools. was given in the Town Hall, Usk, and was a gratifying success, there being a large and appre- ciative audience. Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P., Col the Hon F. C. Morgan, M.P., and Major Courtenoy Morgan helped to swell the takings by subscriptions. Of the local artistes we may say that all acquitted themselves well. Dr Hackett was a welcome addition to the racks. The whistling solo of Mr R. St John Beasley was a novelty, and the humorists performed their mission with the usual success. Miss Gwen Hillier (daughter of Mr J. H. Hillier, formerly of Llandowlais Farm), who has a deep contralto voice, was a capable substitute for Miss Ada Hill, who could not appear, and her contributions were excellent, the violin obligato in the second song adding effect. Miss Tucker and Master Green were young artistes, and both sang sweetly. Miss Maud Day, who was unable to sing in con- sequence of a cold, is to be congratulated upon the results of her efforts. The accompanies were Miss Day and Mr Theo- dore Seaton. The following was the programme --Part I- Pianoforte solo, Invitation pour la Valse," Miss Edith Waters; song, "That midsummer night," Miss Edith Tucker; comic song (encored), "His day's work was done," Mr D. Lewis; violin solo, "Ballade," Mr A. Thomas; song, "Across the blue sea," Miss E. Boulton; comic song, "The lighthouse keeper," Mr F. Morgan; song, "The carnival," Mrs Wagstaff; whistling solo (encored), I dreamt that I dwelt," Home, sweet home," Mr Beasley; song (encored), "The valley by the sea," Miss Gwen Hillier: song, Father O'Flynn," Dr Hackett; song, The chorister," Master R. Green gramaphoue selections, Mr Beasley. Part II.—Pianoforte solo, Rondo Brillaute," Miss Edith Waters; s ing, Auntie," Miss E. Tucker; comic song. "There she was again Mr D. Lewie; cornet solo, "Old folks at home," Mr E. B. Haynes; song, "Love's nocturne," Miss E. Boulton violin solo, Regrets," Mr A. Thomas; song, May morning," Mrs Wagstaff; song, "In Old Madrid," Dr Hackett; song, "Sing me to sleep," Miss GIVen Hillier (violin obligato-Mr A. Thomas); song, "The children's home," Master R. Green comic song, t. I've had a good day, to-day," Mr F. Morgan gramaphone eelectious, Mr Beasley God save the King.

PROPERTY SALE. Mr W. Marfell (vlessF8 Marfell and Poole) offered for sale by public auction, at the Three Salmon's Hotel, Usk, on Monday afternoon, the following properties:— The water corn grist mill, with two pairs of stones and dresser, with house adjoining, under one roof, with garden, two orchards, and outbuild- ings, the whole containing Ii acres, together with the full and exclusive right of damming the Cath Brook as now existing, situate at Llangwm, on r% the main road from Usk to Chepstow, and as now occupied by Mr William Walters, the owner. Also two pieces of meadow laud immediately adjoining the mill, containing 5J acres, and now in the occupation of Mr George Lucas at a rental of EIO per annum. The property is copyhold of the Manor of Usk, the fines of which are nominal only. The mill and the two pieces of meadow land were put up separately, the biddings in each case commencing at Y,100 and ending at JE250, Mr W. Crtdogan, of Usk, becoming the purchaser of the whole. Messrs Watkins and Co Usk and Pontypool, were the solicitors for the vendor, who was selling on account of ill-health.

ABERGAVENNY. I Ayents.—Messrs Davies & Co. Booksellers. I SACRED CONCERT.—On Sunday afternoon a sacred concert was given by the Band of the 4th V.B.S.W.B., at the Drill Hall, there being present the Mayor and Mayoress, and a number of the members of the Corporation. MAYOR'S SUNDAY.-The Mayor (Councillor J. Straker) accompanied by Alderman E. Foster (ex- Mayor), Aldermen W. Williams, J. G. Thomas, and W. H. Gsvatkin, Councillors J. C. Gwatkin, S. Dewell, T. Delafield, W. D. Woodward, P. W. Price, G. Evans, J. G. Bishop, Z. Wheatley, L. Davis, and J. Nesbitt, the Town Clerk and borough officials, the Magistrates aud their clerk, the Freemasons, Oddfellows, Druids, Foresters, Workmen's Hospital Saturday Fund Committee, the Fire Brigade, and the members of H and I Co., 4th V. B.S.W. B., headed by the Battalion Band, 4th V.B.S.W.B., marched to the Parish Church on Sunday. The preacher was the Vicar, the Rev F. W. G. Whitfield.

CAERLEON. I Agent—Miss M. A. Eo%as, Newsagent, Cross-street. I A MIDNIGHT INCIDENT. I At midnight on Friday the occupants of the Tan House, Caerleon, were disturbed by the move- ments of someone on the lawn in front of the house, and afterwards by what were, apparently, attempts to open the door and windows. Airs Powell, the occupant, shouted, in the hope of attracting a neighbour, and also blew a whistle. Mr W. L. Phillips, who lives near, quickly appeared on the scene, and caught a man in the act of jumping over a wall surrounding the lawn. He appeared to be one of those who had come to the town for the races. A sack was found under his coat. The accused was brought before the magistrates on Saturday morning, and was remanded for inquiries. — «•

I CHEPSTOW. I Agent.-Hiss Clark_ U.D.C.—Mr Dewdney presided at Tuesday's meeting. Letters were read from Miss and Mr J. T. Proctor protesting against the erection by the Chepstow Electric Lighting Company opposite their premises at the High-street entrance to the Statiou-road of a switch box, 4ft 6iii high, and a manhole encroaching on the pavement.—It was mentioned that the directors did not approve of the site in question, and the Council resolved that no such erections be permitted before plans were presented and passed.—Mr Hurcum, St. Mary- street, was informed that the Council would grant him a license provided his new slaughter house at the rear of the Bridge Inn was erected to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.—The Council decided to support the Collector in any proceedings he may take to collect the district rate from certain persons.—The Surveyor reported upon the storm water difficulty in Welsh-street, and was given power to have the 9ia, drain from the Mount con- nected to the man-hole in Welsh-street. ♦

LLANGWM." I OFFERED -FOR SALE.—At the Westgate Hotel, Newport, on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Thomas Parry offered for sale the freehold double-licensed premises known as the Bridge Inn, Llangwm, with land containing in all four acres eleven perches, which was withdrawn at £ 1,450.

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MONMOUTH. A.iml.—Mr.C<tfreti, ButulUr, FrRit.-A fire ocourred at the Beaufort Hotel, Monmouth, on Wednesday morning. At four o'clock the maildriver to Lydney went to put up his horses at the hotel as usual, when he found the stable loft on fire. He gave an alarm, and the fire brigade was soon on the spot, and they succeeded in extinguishing the flames. It is not known how the fire originated. • 0

NEWPORT. Aaerts -Nessi-s Greenland an I C).* NewsigentM* DARING ROBBERY.—A most daring robbery took place in Newport on Tuesday evening, and about 970 in cash was taken. No. 2, Durham-road, occu- pied by Mr Henry Evans, carpenter, also treasurer to the Newport branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners,and a branch of the order of Drnids, was the house entered. The police have the affair in hand, but the thieves left no clue, excepting a bar, which is like the heavy iron staples sometimes driven into cellar walls BOARD OP GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting of the Newport Board of Guardians on Saturday (Mr T. Dutfield in the chair), the Rev. T. G. James, in accordance with notice, moved the rescinding of a resolution passed a few weeks ago with regard to the precept of the County Council in connection with the education scheme, and that the guardians should issue the precept on behalf of the County Council. It would he thought, lessen the expense to the ratepayers, especially in the matter of the 10 per cent. which was proposed to be added for collection.—Mr J. Basham seconded.—It was carried by a lar-ye majority. I CHRYSANTHEMUM sirow.rhe fifteenth annual exhibition of chrysanthemums was opened at the Gymnasium on Wednesday. The show was a magnificent one, and the entries exceeded the aver- age, but there was a slsght falling off in the amateur class. Two new features were introduced, the Vase and Begonia classes. Messrs H. Shoe- smith (Wokin?) and H. Pitt (Abergavenny) were the judges. The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor, Major W. Clifford Phillips, and Mr Bumstead's string band played selections during the afternoon and evening.

DEATH OF AN UNKNOWN MAN. A middle-aged unknown man was on Wednesday taken out of the Monmouthshire Canal near the bottom of Barrack-hill, into which he had either fallen or jumped. He appeared to be in a destitute condition, and was very weak and ill. Ha was taken across the fields to the roadway, and then placed on an ambulance Ctr and removed to the workhouse hospital, but on arrival there it was found that life was extinct. The sole effects found in his pockets were a pipe, an empty tobacco box, and a tie clip. There was nothing about him to lead to identification.

P ONTYPOOL. Agents-Mr. J. Harding, Market Books/all. Mr Fieldhavse The Market, wi Messrs, Jones and EUw irds. COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—A young collier named John Shepperd, living in High-street, Pontypool, was admitted into the new hospital at Pontypool on Wednesday suffering from severe injuries to his back and shoulder sustained by some roofing falling upon him at the Tirpeutws Colliery. It

Lord Tredegar's Show. The entries for Lord Tredegar's show, which will be held at Newport on Tuesday and Wednes- day of next week, are larger than the numbers last year, although the Board of Agriculture restrictions on the removal of swine operate to the disadvantage of the exhibition of pigs. There is an increase of 200 in the number of poultry entered. Other entries for this year and last were as follow: 1903 1902 Inc. Dec. Shorthorns 76 75 i 0 Herefords 83 100 0.. 17 Other cattle 59 40 10 (J Sheep. 37 32 5 0 Cheese 18 22 0 4 Horses. 135 113 22 0 Hunters 36 46 0 10 Shoeing. 16 20 0 4

IS IT A COTTAGE you desire to Furnish in an economical and artistic manner ? Toen send for P. E. Gane's Booklet entitled "The Furnishing of Woodbine Cottage," wherein the problem is solved in a manner satisfactory to your interests. But IT MAY BE A VILLA for which you require Furniture. In that case our book of estimates based upon actual orders will show how this also may be accomplished in an Artistic, Practical, and yet Inexpensive manner. OR A MANSION may be suitably equipped aided by examples afforded by the Estimates at higher totals and the Illustrations of High Class Furniture forwarded Free on application P. E. G-ANE, SPECIALIST IN FUENITURE, 161 & 162, COMMERCIAL ST., NEWPORT. -=- t. JOHN H. EENNIE, Brilis,. AGRICULTURAL and GENERAL AUCTIONEER, & VALUER, AND LAND AGENT, &c., Office and Salerooms:- 6 & 12, SKINNER-STREET, NEWPORT. Fat and Store Stock Sales held in Newport, Usk, and Chepstow Markets, on Market Days. Auction Fixtures. 1903 Nov. 24 -Fat and Store Stock, at Chepstow Cattle Market. 25-Fat and Store Sto.k, Newport Cattle Market. 26—Valuable Live an 1 Dead Farming Stock, at Tregaru Fu-tn, Llaugstone, by instructions from the representatives of the late Afri Elizabeth Rosser. Dec. 2.-Fat an! Store Stock, Newport Cattle Market. Dec. 3.—Sale of Tram Cars, Omnibuses, Har. ness, Stable Requisites. Blacksmiths' Tools, &c., at the Clarence Plaee and The Corporation Road Depots, New port, by order of the Newport Cor poration. 7.—Fat and Store Stock, Usk Cattle Market. 9—Christmas Fat Stock Shows and Sales of Fat Stock at Newport Cattle Market. Entries solicited. 15-Fat and Store Stock, Chepstow Cattle Market. 16—Christmas Fat Stock Show and Sale of Fat Stock at Newport Cattle Market. Usual prizes in both Shows and Sales. Schedules in due course. Catalogues and Particulars obtainable from the Auctioneer, Newport and Usk. By MESSRS. STRAKER & SON. Lower Wernhir Farm, Glascoed & Llanbadclock, nr Usk. MR THOMAS .TONES (who is leaving the above Farm), has fixed MONDAY, the 30th NOVEMBER, 1903, for his Sale of Live and Dead Stock, CONSISTING OF 8 CART and C, fc £ )RSSS and COLTS; 36 Head of Well-bred HEREFORD CATTLE; 45 STOCK EWES 40 Tons Hay and Clover to go off. { Three months cred.it on approved Security or discount. Luncheon at 11. Sale at 12.30 prompt. AUCTIONEERS—STRAKER & SON, Market-st. Chambers, Abergavenny. By Messrs. MARFELL & POOLE. To Timber Merchants, Wood Dealers, and others. Coppice Woods and Timber TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MESSRS MARFELL & POOLE, at the GOLDEN LION HOTEL, USK, On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 1903, At 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to Con- ditions of Sale to be then read. PARTICULARS. LOT I.-The FALLAGE of CWM-BIR WOOD, in the PARISH of LLANLLOWELL, near USK, containing 30a. r. 31p. of Coppice. All Timber Trees and Stores reserved and ring-marked with red paint. LOT 2.—The FALLAGE of COED-Y-GARRW WOOD, in the PARISH of LLANLLOWELL, containing about 3 Acres of Coppice, together with nearly 4:00 Oak, Ash, and other Poles dotted white standing there- in. All Timber Trees reserved and Stores dotted with red paint. LOT 3.—66 Oak, 5 Ash, 1 Birch, 2 Wych, and 1 Cherry Trees, numbered with white p>iint, stand- ing on GLEN COURT, in the PARISH of LLANLLOWELL, near USK. LOT 4.—The FALLAGK of THE GRAIG WOOD, UrrsR LLANCAYO, in the PARISH of USK, contain* ing 26! Acres Strong Coppice of about 20 years' :f growth. All Timber, Stores, and Marked Saplings reserved. LOT O.—The FALLAGE of THE CAMP WOOD, UPPER LLANCAYO, in the PARISH of ULx, contain- ing 281 Acres Coppice. All Timber, Stores, and Marked Saplings reserved. JOHN DAVIES, Glen Court Lodge, near Usk, will show Lots 1, 2, and 3; the TENANT of UPPER LLANCAYO FARM will point out Lots 4 and 5. For further particulars apply to E. WADDINGTON, Esq., Solicitor, Usk, as to Lots I, 2,-and 3; and R. RICHARDS, Esq., The Priory. Usk, as to L^ts 4 and 5 or to the AUCTIONEERS, The Willows, Usk. LORD TREDEGAR'S Agricultural and Poultry Shows, Z5 (Open to all England without Subscription.) LORD TREDEGAR has fixed the 85TH ANNUAL MEETING for TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 24TH and 25TH NOVEMBER. The PRIZE LIST contains 60 regulated Classes for CATTLE, SHEEP, and HORSES, the Prizes in which vary. in value from L20 to JE5. Owing to Board of Agriculture Restrictions, there will be no Exhibition of Pigs. POULTRY PRIZES to the value of X300 are also offered. G. P. MITCHELL INNES, Tredegar Estate Office, Newport, Mon. Roger Edwards' Charity—Alms- house and Country Branches. TO BE LET BY TENDER, from 2nd FEBRUARY next. CHARITY FARM. CAEttWENT, near Chepstow, now in the occupation of Mrs THOMAS, and comprising 21a. 3r. 22p Tenders to be sent in and endorsed Tender for Farm," on or before the 1st DECKMBER next, to W. B. GETHING, Esq., The Cedars, Llaubaddock, near Usk. T. REES, JUNK., Clerk to the Trustees. Usk, Nov. 13th, 1903.

Births, Marriages, & Deaths. Announcements under this heading are inserted at a uniform charge of 1/- each, unless such words as "No Cards, "No F,.owe?-s," (S-c., are added, when the charge will be 2/6. All Announcements must be authenticated. Postage Stamps may be sent in payment, Lists of Wedding Presents are inserted at the rate of 1/6 per inch in depth. DEATHS. DUNN.—At Llandenny Parsonage, November 16th. Jane Dunn, in her 97th year. WILLIAMS.—At Trelay Farm, Llangwm, on November 12th, Thomas Williams, aged 65 years.

SAD FATALITY NEAR USK. On Wednesday evening a sad fatality occurred near the Helmaen, Llanbadoc, one and a quarter miles from Usk, on the Newport-road. It appears that between five and six o'clock two men in the employ of Mr Hammond, haulage eontractor, of Clarence-place, Newport, were returning home after delivering goods in Usk for Mr H. A. Smith, spirit merchant, etc, Newport, driving two horses in a trolley. The horses wera abreast, one in the shaft and one alongside, and the men held the reins attached to their respective horses. They were travelling at the rate of about six miles an hour. The men were William O'Brien, aged abont 30, and Charles Morse. O'Brien, who is a native of Cheltenham, is known as "Bristol," and is said t« have a sister keeping a public house in Bristol, was standing at the front of tho wagon, and was going to touch up" the horse on the off side, when he fell off and the wheel or wheels of the vehicle passed over him. Morse at once pulled up, and a young man from the Helmaen cycled to Usk and fetched Dr Hackett, who found that O'Brien had been killed, he having apparently been run over transversely and his neck broken. The body of the unfortunate man was conveyed to the Bridge Inn, Llanbadoc, to await an inquest. [For inquest see last page.]

RAGLAN. Agent-Mr. W. Parker, Photographer. ST. CADOC'S CHUKCH.—A meeting to further con- sider the repairs required to the parish church, &c, was held in the National Schoolroom on Monday evening. The Rev Robert S. Plant, vicar, took the chair, and there was a very fair attendance. The vicar reported that an estimate for the necessary alterations to the vestry, &c., had been received and on being put to the meeting it was unanimously accepted. It, was decided to let the repair of the churchyard wall stand over for the present. The question of the proper heating of the church was then discussed, and it resulted in Messrs J. E. Matthews and H. Haggott being appointed to make, enquiries with regard to the various modes of heating places of public worship and report to at meeting to be held on the 30th inst. It was unani- mously agreed that a similar oil stove to the one recently placed in the tower should be purchased and placed in the Beaufort Chapel. This it was thought would make the sacred edifiae more comfort- able for the present winter, and till a permanent heating apparatus can be installed.

Death from Injuries During a Football Match. At an inquest held at Blaenavon as to the death of John Davies, 18, collier, Blaenavon, who met with an injury while playing half-back for Varteg against Abercarn United, on the 24th October. Henry Bevan, uncle of deceased, said that his nephew arrived home at about 11 o'clock on that night and ate his supper as usual. During the night he became ill, and a doctor was sent for. Dr Avarne said he attended deceased, and lanced a large abscess, which had formed in his side- Deceased told him that while playing someone took hold of him by the shoulders, placed one knee in his bank, and twisted him around. Deceased must have sustained a tremendous internal injury, but without a post mortem he could not say what organs were injured. A verdict of death by misadventure was returned.

Monmouthshire Assizes, THREE PRISONERS FOR TRIAL. There are at present three prisoners for trial at Monmouth Assizes before Mr Justice Bigham, viz John Thomas, 27, labourer, charged with an offence in regard to Laura Frances J eukins, aged 13, at Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon, on the 4th July. John Meagle, 41, labourer, charged with stealing a tin containg 11 lbs of biscuits, value 7li 4d, the property of Mary Smith, at Abergavenny, on the 5th November. James Jones (on bail), 50, butcher, charged with maliciously wounding Peter Thomas, at Llanthewy Rytherch, on the 4th November. The trials commenci on Monday next.

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