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JOHN H. REM41K Member of the Auctioneers Institute by Exam ination.) AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL AUC- TIONEER, TENANT RIGHT & TIMBER VALUER, SURVEYOR, LAND AGENT, HOTEL AND INSURANCE BROKER Newport. Usk, If Chepstow Districts. Sales of Fat Rnd Store Stock in NEWPORT, VSK, and CHEPSTOW CATTLE MAKKETS on Market Days. Horses in NEWPORT MARKET monthly. Furniture and Chattel Effects, SALEROOM periodically. Chief Offices and, SaLeroom:- 6 and 12, SKINNER STREET, NEWPORT. Nat. Telephone, 0625. Telegrams, Rennie Auction Fixtures. 1906 July 31-Clear-ont Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, at Tycoch Farm, Ll»ndeevetb, for Mr John James (who is giving r" the tenancy of this farm), at 12: Aug. 1—Fat and Store 1: k, in Newport Cattle Market. 2-Household A? i.itments, Piano, &c., removed f, avenience of Sale from Glen View house to the Forge Ham- mer Asspiubly Rnoms, Blaen-ivon, for Mrs E. A. Poole, who is going abroad. 2-Long Leasehold Property, known as Glen View House, Blaenavon, at the Lion Hotel, Blaenavon. at 6 p.m. 3-Unreserved Sale of Contractor's and Jobmaster's Stork, iucluding 6 b, raes, brakes, waggonettes, hearse, lugirage lorries, tip carts, harnes-. &c., at the Lion Hotel, Yard, Blaenavon, for Mr Wilfrid S. Poole (who is going abroad), at 1 p.m. 6-Fat and Store Stock, at Usk Cattle Market. 7-Fat and Store Stock, at Chepstow Cattle Market. 8—Faf a- d Store Stock, at Newport Cattle Market. 8—Cart and Nag Horses, Harness, Saddles, &c., at Newport Cattle Market. 9-Live Stock, Hout-ehfid Furniture, and Effects, at Macbea. for Mr Thomas Greenhaf (who is leaving). 15-Fat and Store Stock, at Newport Cattle Market. Early date.-Freebold and Leasehold Business Premises, Residential and other Propsrties, at the King's Head Hutel, Newport. Builders' and Contractors' Plant, at Newport. Particulars and ( atalognes to be obtained from THE AUCTIONBBB, 6 Skinner Street Newport. By MR JOHN H. RENNIE. Tycoch Farm, Llandegveth, 3 Miles from Caerleon. IMPORTANT CLEAR-OUT SALE OF Live and Dead Farming Stock. Comprising:— 26 Dairy and Store Cattle; 77 Cross-bred and Welsh Sheep; 4 Cart Horses and Colts; Pigs; Poultry; and a useful collection of Imple- ments, Harness, Dairy Utensils, &c., which MR. JOHN H. RENNIE has been favoured with instructions from Mr. JOHN JAMBS, who is giving up the tenancy of this Farm, to conduct, without reserve, On TUESDAY, JULY 31st, 1906. Luncheon (free by Ticket) at 11-30; Sale at 12'30. Cards with particulars may be had from the AUCTIONEER, 6, Skinner Street, Newport; also at Usk and Chepstow on Market Days. Established 1849. NEWLAND, DAVIS, & HUNT, Auctioneers, Valuers, Surveyors, g- Land Agents. Sales of Fat and Store Stock at NEWPORT Cattle Market every Wednesday; CHEPSTOW, SEVERN TUNNEL, and LYDNEY, fortnightly. Offices: 19, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEWPORT, and WELSH STREET, CHEPSTOW. IVOR MORDECAI, 11 Years with principal Firms, Cardiff and District AUCTIONEER, VALUER, Local Markets Attended. 8, WINDSOR ROAD, GRIFFITHSTOWN. FLANNELETTE. If purchasers of this useful material for underwear all the year round would buy the best English make, which can be obtained from all leading Drapers, they would avoid the risks they undoubtedly run with the inferior qualities of Flannelette. HORROCKSES' FLANNELETTES, made by the manufacturers of the Celebrated Longcloths, Twills and Sheetings, are the best. "DBMS fedge every 5 y da* Usk Football Club. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above CLUB will be held at the HEAD- QUARTERS, CARDIFF ARMS, HOTBL, on MONDAY NEXT, at 8 p.m. All interested are invited to attend. F. H. WATERS, Hon. Sec. Usk Urban District Council. TENDERS are invited for the MANURE now t deposited for sale in the Council's Sewage Meadow, estimated at about 2UO loads. For par- ticulars apply to the Surveyor. Sealed and marked Tenders to be sent in to me by MONDAY, 13TH AUGUST. ARTHUR F. LUCAS, Usk, 23rd July, 1906. Clerk. Raglan Farmers' Club. rPHE COMMITTEE of the above SOCIETY t offer a PRIZE of FIVE POUNDS for the SITE selected by them for their ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH Offers to be forwarded in writing to the Secretary, Ms C. J. SAUNDERS, Raglan, on or before August 6th. USK UHUROH BAZAAR, Thursday, August Oth, » FROM 3 TO 10 P.M. Concerts & other Entertainments, HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. Mr Clay's Subscription Otter Hounds will meet next week (water permitting) Wednesday, July 31st. Skenfrith At 9.30 a.m. Friday, August 3rd. Caerleon Station At 9.20 a.m. County Courts in Circuit 24. COURTS will be held at the several Court-town on this Circuit, before His Honour JUDGE OWEN, the Judge thereof, on the days and at the time hereunder mentioned:— Time, a.m. June July Aug. Chepstow. 10 18 20 Barry I 10 6 10 7 Cardiff. 10 6 11 8 „ 10 7 12 9 99 10 8 13 10 99 10 9 14 11 Abergavenny 10 11 13 Blaenavon. 10 16 Tredeuar 9.30 12 17 14 Pontypool. 10 13 18 15 Newport 10.30 14 19 16 „ 10.30 16 20 17 Monmouth. 10 19 24 21 Ross 9.30 2 4 Criokhowell 11 20 3 U.k. 11 1 2 Cyclists, Light Cpf Saturday, July 28th. 8.54 Sunday, 29th. 8.53 Monday, 30th. 8.51 Tuesday, 31st. 8.50 Wednesday, Aug. let. 8.48 Thursday, 2nd. 8.46 Friday ip 3rd. 8.45 Saturday, 4th. 8.43 Being One hour after Sunset, APPOINTMENTS, &c., FOR WEEK Ending August 4th, 1906. July. Sat 28-Pontypool Petty Sessions. Cricket-Usk v. Panteg, at Usk. Raglan Petty Sessions. Sun. 29-Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Mon 30-Annual General Meeting of the Usk Football Club. (See Advt). Tues. 31-Abergavenny Market. Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, at Tycoch Farm. Llandegveth, by Mr John H. Rennie. (See Advt.) Aagust. Wed. I-Newport Cattle, Corn, and Cheese M arkets. Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Quarterly Meeting of the Monmouth. shire County Council, at Newport. Thurs 2—Caerleon Petty Sessions. Cricket-Uak T. Blaenavon Thursdays, at Usk. Sat. 4—Pontypool Petty Sessions Cricket-Usk v. Plymouth Merthyr at Usk. 4th Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers. G COMPANY, USK, Orders for the Week ending 4th August, 1906; On Duty- Sergeant Sweet. Corporal Sweet. Bugler Johnston. Saturday, August 4th-Class Firing. Rifles from Armoury, 2 to 2.15 p.m. Members who have not completed class firing are requested to do so as soon as possible. By order, H. J. WILLOOX, Captain, Commanding G Company.
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Conservative Imperialism.I
Conservative Imperialism. I Had it not been for Conservative support, the Government would have been beaten by a majority of four at the close of last week, when Mr Keir Hardie, on the introduction of the Indian Budget, moved an amendment to make the salary of the Indian Secretary a charge on the British Exchequer in future, with the object of bringing Indian affairs more completely under the control of Parlia- ment. On the following day the Daily News" contented itself with saying In the Indian debate yesterday the Cabinet was saved by a comparatively small majority, including a balance of Tory members," but it might truthfully have added that thirty-four Conservatives supported the Government because it is their wont to place Empire before party. Had the motion been carried Mr John Morley would have been compelled to resign. When the Government Whip rebuked the erring ones for deserting their leaders, and placing the Ministry in danger, some of the recipients of his letter waxed wroth at the attempt to coerce them in the matter, whilst others, realizing the disaster they had escaped, expressed regret and admitted that had they suspected so dire a catastrophe they might have paused in their career. Mr Keir Hardie derived his support from Labour members and Nationalists.
■' ... ■ ■ Opening the New…
■' Opening the New Bridge over the Usk at Kenteys. Thursday was an important day in the Usk district in consequence of the opening of the fine bridge of steel which spans the river Usk at Kemeys, on the main road leading from that town to Abergavenny. Kemeys Bridge was originally a Chain Sus- pension Bridge, built by a Company, and it had a toll house with gate. On the 24th March, 1897, the Parish Council of Llanvair Kileddin passed a resolution requesting the County Coun- cil to purchase the Bridge. Eudeavours to raise contributions towards the cost of acquiring the rights of the owners from the local authorities and the land owners in the neighbourhood were unsuccessful, and the Couuty Council then entered into negotiations for its purchase in order that it might he freed from tolls. The purchase of it was completed in 1900 by the pay- ment of £600, and the Committee expressed their opinion at the time that the result was greatly facilitated by the support of Mr A. D. Berrington, the Chairman of the old Bridge Company. The structure was dedicated and thrown open to the public free of toll on January 1st, 1901. Later the County Surveyor reported on the stability of the structure, and recom. mended that no weight exceeding 2 tons should be allowed to pass over it. Ou receipt of the report he was instructed to prepare plans for a stone, bridge, and tenders were obtained, the lowest being between 29,000 and 10,000. The question was referred back to the Committee for re-consideration, and they determined to obtain expert ad vice as to the possibility of strengthening the Chain Bridge, Mr J. J. Web- ster, M.Inst.C. E., of Westminster, was engaged to examine and report. He corroborated the County Surveyor's opinion that it was unfit for any weight over 2 tons and recommended a new steel bridge, a design for the same being sub- mitted. Eventually his report and design were adopted, and in 1905 the contract to erect it was let to Mr G. Palmer, of Nea' h, who sub-let the steelwork to Messrs. W. A. Baker & Co., Limited, of Newport- The cost of the Bridge is about 27,000. Mr John J. Webster, M.Inst.CE., the Engineer for the new bridge, is a member and Telford Gold Medalist of the institute of Civil Engineers, and has designed many important works for this country and abroad, including the gigantic wheel at Earl's Court, London roadway bridges, both fixed and movable, for the Corporations of Cambridge, Bedford, Har- rington, Southport, Portsmouth, Guildford Hull, etc.; and piers at Dover, Bangor, Minehead, Llanduduo, Menai Bridge, etc. He re-con- structed the well-known Con way Suspension Bridge, and designed the Transporter Bridge of 1,000 feet span across the Mersey at Runcorn. He has also been recently engaged to design a large swing bridge across the River Ouse at Goole. The Committee were fortunate in securing the services of Mr J. F. Jones, A.M.I.C.E., as resident engineer, who ably carried out the instructions of Mr Webster. A large brass tablet on the bridge records:- "This bridge was opened, after re-construction, on the 26th July, 1906, by Alderman George Robert Harris, J. P., Chairman of the Main Roads and Bridges Committee. John J. Webster, M.Inst.C E., engineer. H. Stafford Gustard, Clerk of the County Council. William Tanner, F.B.I., County Surveyor. Geo. Palmer, Neath, Contractor." Alderman Harris was accompanied by about 20 members of the County Council, including the chairman (Alderman J. R. Jacob), and there were also present :-Mr A. D. Berrington and Mr Codrington F. Crawnhay among the company of about 20D assembled to witness the ceremony. Alderman Harris, standing outside the rope barrier, said it was his high privilege as Chairman of the Main Roads and Bridges Committee to offer all present a most cordial welcome to the ceremony of openinq the bridge. He regretted that Viscount Tredega', who bad always taken a great interest in it, was unable to be there to perform the ceremony. He regretted also the decease of Alderman Grove, who likewise was deeply interested in the work of the Committee. By the erection of that bridge they bad carried out the compact with the old Bridge Company. He was glad to see with them that day Mr A. D. Berringon, for whose assistance they felt a deep sense of gratitude, and to Major Herbert and Viscount Tredegar 810 they were indebted for assistance in their difficulties of the past. He trusted that the bridge would be of great public benefits and the m-a,is of developing the district. It must be remembered that the Committee had nearly 100 bridges to maintain in the County, and of them all, be th ughr. th-v woild agree, the one they were on that day, produced by Mr Webster, was one of which the ounty might be especially proud. (Applatiiia.) The County Council could see the work which the Committee were doing m the County. They were a painstaking, hard- working, industrial Committee than whom none devoted more energy, time, and service to the general interests, ( pplause.) He declared the bridge open to the free use of the public. The barricading rope wa-4 then cut with a silver scissors handed 0 the fJbairman by Mr Webster oft hlallf of the contractor, aad photos 01 the scene having been taken by Mr H. Dunning, of Usk, the bridge was crossed by the large company present. Subsequently the invited guests of the Chairman proceeded to Usk in moter-cars, brakes, and other vehicles, and a capital luncheon was served at the Three Salmon's Hotel. Alderman Harris presided, and there was a good attendance, including Sir Henry Mather Jackson, Bart., Colonel Bradney, Councillors T. Datfield (vice-chairman of the Committee), Alderman D. Jones (Pontypool), Alderman J. R. Jacob (chair- man of the County Council), Councillors W. Edwards, W. Thomas, J. Monks, S. T. Grifin. J. Manning, W. J. Allen, D. Jones, J. Straker, W. H. S. Whitney, B. Nicholas, W. P. James, W. Lewis, T. J. Price, the Rev T. G. Jamps, Mr H. S. Gustard, Mr W. Tanner, Mr J. J. Webster, Mr J. F. Jones (resident engineer), Mr E. J. Griffiths (contractor's engineer), Mr A. H. Morgan, Mr C. P. McBean (assistant surveyors), Mr Edgar W. Jenkins and Mr Norman Keene (chief clerks to the county surveyor), Messrs. P. Rawlings, A. Whitton, W. Cullerne, J. Macaulay (manager Alexandra Docks, Newport), Codrington F. Crawshay, G. C. O. Wood, W. Marfell, W. Williams (Blaina), J. Williams (Nantyderry), H. Dunning (Usk), J. M. Cobb, G. Bennett (London), E. McKaig, Supt. Kynch and Supt James. The toast of The King" having been proposed from the chair and duly honoured, Mr Codrington F. Crawshay, of Llanvur Grange, an ex-County Councillor, in a humorous speech, submitted the toast of The Monmouthshire County Council." At the outset, however, he asked to be allowed to add his testimony to the great services which the late Aiderma, Grove had rendered to the County. (Hear, hear.) The members of the Council had lost, a good colleague, the County had lost a very able man, and the sympathy of all would go out to the wife and family in their bereavement. (Hear, hear.) The thanks of the whole County were due to the members of the Council, who had not a paying job. When he rejoined them he iutended to bring forward the payment of members. (Laughter.) Until that time they were to be thanked for the way in which they performed their duties. They worked hard and did their best, and if t ieir work were not appreciated by some they mu a look upon their depreciators as people who did not know what was good for themselves. Their duties were various. They had a lot odo with education now, and in that con- nection he would ask them not to do away with the national schools but to leave them as they are. There were other matters affecting Church and State and so on, and he would ask them to let them all live. (Laughter.) He trusted that they would see some way of reducing the rates. Referring to the roads, the speaker said that in his district he had no road, but all stones; he would like to see all roads taken over by the County Council. Responding, Alderman J. R. Jacob said the Mon- mouthshire County Council was a very important body representing a population of over 230,000 and a rateable value of over 41,000,OUI). He would like to travel in the rate-saving direction referred to by the proposer of the toast, but he was afraid the tendency was in the opposite direction. Their duties were multifarious. They had to look after the roads, rivers, and the mental and physical health of the people, and to administer the affairs of the police and do other work which necessitated the division of the Council into twenty committees, who had to meet more or less frequently. One of the grandest distinctions of their national public life was that the general duries of the government of the people were discharged by gentlemen getting and expecting no fee or salary, and there were always candidates for the honour of representing constituencies. He hoped that state of things would long continue. (Hear, hear.) The work of the Council had been more than doubled by the Eduoation Act of 1902, and he hoped that the new Act would enable them to devolve many of their duties upon local bodies, who must neces- sarily be better acquainted with local details and needs than were a central authority. K J. T. Price, of Tredegar, as vioe-ohairman of M)e .Finance Committee, said that tip to now he had looked upon the Main Road s and Bridges Com- mittee as the .1 Splendid Spending Committee." They used a huge sum of money, but his experience with them that day bad proved to him that they were capable men of business, imbued with the spirit of getting as much value for their money as possible. (Applause.) In future he should look upon them not only as the great spending com- mittee of the county, but as the great improvement committee as well. The bridge which had just been opened, and the condition of the roads over which they travelled reflected the greatest credit upon the Committee and the County Surveyor. That all the roads should be under one control was a consummation highly to be desired. The finances of the County were in a very healthy condition. Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, Bart., proposed The Chairman and Members of the Main Roads and Bridges Committee." On the former occasion when they met there in connection with the old bridge, he said, owing to the illness of Dr. James the duty devolved upon their present Chairman to declare it free and open. Now he had opened the bridge which had replaced the old structure. Ald. Harris had the advantage of bringing to County work a long and successful experience in business matters. One of the greatest advantages which the County had received from the County Council system had been that ic had brought from all parts men who before had not the opportunity of taking an active Dart in County administrative work. The Countv thereby got the benefit of men of experience and business habits. The work they had seen that day, and the work Mr Price had commented on, had been due not a little to the energetic manner in which the Chairman had gone about his work; and he had been ably supported by Mr. Tanner. (Applause.) Everyone admitted that much had been done on the roads. They must face the fact that in the near future they would have to deal with a new class of traffic on them, and they would see a greater number of people enjoying the benefit of the country than in the past. The most significant thing of recent years bad been increased travelling, for which there had been increased facilities all round. He was himself the fortunate possessor of a motor-car, and at no period of his life had he enjoyed himself more than during the journeys which this enabled him to take to distant parts of England. People talked about going abroad for scenery before they had thoroughly explored their own country. Where abroad could they excel the diversified scenery of the tour, for instance, from Monmouth down the Valley of the Wye, past Tintern, in the direction of Chepstow, over the hill by Shirenewton, into Usk, up its vale, over the bridge just opened, round by Raglan Castle to Monmouth again 7 (Hear, hear.) It would be hard to beat in any part of the world. The Chairman, replying, said the company had that day seen the practical side of the work which his Committee did. They had not seen a loose stone on the road. He paid a high tribute to the zeal and energy of Mr. Tanner, and speaking of last year's work mentioned that 175 men were employed on the roads, 17 steam rollers rolled in the stones, and the expenditure amounted to £ 26,000. A similar amount, in addition, would this year be spent on improvements. The Committee sought to do their work faithfully and conscientiously. Mr T. Dutfield gave the toast of The Engineer, Contractor, Surveyor, and other officials," in an appreciative speech, in which he mentioned that that bridge had been tested by two steam rollers weighing over 30 tons, going over it. Mr Webster said he looked upon the bridge as his child, and he had the parental hope that it would behave itself. Then, on behalf of Mr Palmer, he presented the Chairman with the silver scissors (in case, with silver shield inscribed) with which he had severed the restraining cord at the bridge. The Chairman, acknowledging the gift, said it was the first presentation ever made to him. Messrs. E. J. Griffiths, J. F. Jones, W. Tanner, and H. S. Gustard responded to the toast. Mr W. P. James moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which Mr S. T. Griffin seconded, expressing the dis- trict's appreciation of the new bridge. The Chairman's reply terminated the proceed. toga.
ISpeech Day at Jones's WestI…
Speech Day at Jones's West I Monmouth School. Delightful weather favoured the large gathering at Jones's West Monmouthshire School for boys, Pontypool, for the anviiial distribution of prizes and athletic sports, on Wednesday. Mr J. Daniel (chairman of the governing body) presided over cne nrsc iuaction, which was held in the large assembly room of the School, and supporting him were Mr M. S. Pilcher, master of the Haberdashers' Company, and the following members thereof:—Mr E. S. Tudor (Senior Warden and representative on the Board of Governors), Rev E. Pope, Mr H. D. Pilcher, Mr C. E. Lavton, Mr James Keen, and Mr Arthur Toovey (Estates Governors); Messrs. D. Jones, Edwards, S. A. Hiley, M. Wheeler, B. Nicholas (School Governors), Mr J. Hutchius (clerk), Mr J. H. Priestley (head-master), &c. The proceedings were opened by the School Band (assisted by "old boys"), with the overture to "The Bohemian Girl," which was exceedingly well given. Then came the opening remarks of the Chairman. ALDERMAN JOHN DANIEL said this was the eighth prize day of the School, and at the start he thought it only right to refer with regret to the great loss they had all suffered by the death of Alderman Edwin Grove, who was one of their best local governors, one who always took a deep interest in education, and one who had always an encouraging word for the young people with whom he Game in contaot in connection with his public work in the County. The School had been particularly unfortunate, for during its period of existence death had claimed five of its best governors. He was pleased to think, however, that their places had been filled by men who would do their duty efficiently and endeavour to make the future of the School brighter and better, if possible, in the future than in the past. The Chairman then extended a welcome to the Master and members of the Haberdashers' Company present, and expressed the pleasure of all at this demonstration of their continued interest in the School, an interest which he hoped would be re- paid by its progress. To the boys Mr Daniel pointed out that the most important period of their life was as they grew up from youth to manhood, and he advised them to make the very best use of their opportunities. He trusted that the good feeling shown by the "old boys" assisting in the musical entertainment that day would continue, and that as present students became old boys" they, as well as those who had gone before them would turn out good citizens and reflect honour upon that School. (Applause.) I- THE REPORTS. I The Headmaster then read the reports of the Examiners. Mr W. H. Fairbrother, M.A., Lincoln College, Oxford, in his report on the work of the School for the year, said :—The subjects of examination were Latin, French, English subjects, Scripture, and elementary mathematics. Forms VI., Ilia., Illb., and II. were examiued orally only; Forms V., IVa., IVb were tested by means of written exercises. It is with great pleasure that I am in a position to say that, taking the school as a whole, the results of my examination were thoroughly satisfactory. The written exercises were clearly written and neatly arranged the answers showed everywhere evidence of good teaching upon sound lines; the subject matter was intelligently treated, and there was a gratifying absence of anything stupid or absurd, even in those cases where the actual amount of knowledge was somewhat insufficient; the thoughts were expressed in good English, and the style, with rare exceptions, was free from slang or colloquialism. In viva voce the boys answered up well and brightly, and were able, as a rule, to give sensible reasons for the state- ments they made. The arrangements for work and the school organization generally were both excellent. The point which seemed open to criticism were two only, viz. (I) in each Form there was more inequality than is usual, in my experience, between the iudividual boys compared with each other, (2) too much carelessness was shown by the boys in attending to the wording of the question papers. With regard to the first of these poiuts, I understand that thaie is special difficulty at present in properly grading the boys from the various Forms-a difficulty which may be expected to disappear in the near future as the arrangements for secondary eduoation throughout the country become more settled. To the second point, on the other hand, I wish to call the teachers' special atteution-the boys must be urged to read carefully both the instructions at the head of each question paper, and also the detailed wording of each individual question. Many marks were lost solely by carelessness in these respects. The material equipment of the School was excellent in every respect. The class- rooms were conveniently arranged, light, and well ventilated; the chemical and physical laboratories were commodious and well fitted up; the gymnasium and the swimming bath were both exceptionally large. Bath rooms, sleeping accom- modation, &c., for the boarders were satisfactory in every way. The sanatorium was complete in itself and away from the rooms in ordinary use, with an independent mode of access. I was much pleased to notice that at least two separate exits were arranged from any and every part of the buildings.—The Examiner then reported at con- siderable length 111 detail under the headings Languages, English subj ects, music, woodwork, and swimming. Mr T. S. Moore, M.A., Magdalen College, I Oxford, reporting on the science papers sent up said they varied a good deal as to their excellence, but the standard on the whole was satisfactory, and he thought the School was doing good work. Mr Priqstley said their work this year had been much the same as in previous years, and the ex- aminers seemed to be fairly well satisfied. In December they were inspected by the Board of Education examiners, who sent a very brief and satisfactory report. On the whole he thought they might fairly say their work had been good. The discipline and tone of the School was satisfactory. One weak poiut in the School was the short period of time the boys remained with them. Some left at the end of a term, and seemed to have been there only to be able to state the fact; some remained two terms, and that did the boys very little good whilst it upset the school arrangements very seri. ously. With regard to athletics, football seemed to be more popular than cricket in the district. On the social side. the breaking-up concerts at the end of each term had been very successful, and they had been glad to welcome the assistance of some of the old boys who had met weekly for some time now and joined with the boys of the school practising a little music of which they were reaping the advantage that day. (Applause.) The ex- aminer had referred very appreoiatively to the violin playing of W. H. Davies. He (Mr Priestley) did not wish the company to go away with the idea that instrumental music was taught there, and it must ba understood that the oredit of the little boy's instruction rested elsewhere. The principal feature of this year's work had been the starting of instruction in woodwork, and the Gover. nors had beautifully fitted up a room therefor at considerable expense. The boys appreciated this most heartily. The Board of Education required them to provide a scheme of four years' progressive work in several subjects, suitable for boys of the age of from 12 to 16. The consequence was that no matter at what age a boy came there from the elementary sohools he had to be put into the first yerr's class. That acoounted for the remarks of the Examiner in reference to the variation observ- able amongst boys in the same Form. He (Mr Priestley) hoped that as the years went by it would become the practice to send boys there not older than li years, so that they might derive the full benefit of the school course. It was a mistake to keep a boy at the elementary school until he was 16, and then send him there, because the two schools did not run on the same lines, and he could not be taken on from where he left off in the school below. In conclusion Mr Priestley said he felt that in the death of Alderman Grove he had sustained a per- sonal loea. The School, too, had loit a very great friend, and they would all feel his loss very deeply. He (the speaker) also regretted the absenoe, through UlneMi of Mr J. Hamilton Towmd, tA* ebrk to the Haberdashers' Company. Ha thanked his col- leagues for the assistance thoy bad at all times rendered to him in tLe conduct of the School. ( Applause.) The boys then Bang the March from I I Taniihiiifier," and THE MASTER OF THE HABERDASHERS' COMPANY rose to distribute the prizes. He addressed thop boys as follovR. Mtny of vorl are now leaving: the School, and for the firt. time afe really launching into life f T vourselves. You go from your father's house and from all family connec- tions to make your own w.-ty in the wo 11. It is a good time to mtke a new start-to cast out faults- of whose evil you have had an experience, and to take on habits the want of which vou have found so damaging. You must not go into debt; avoid debt as YOII would the devil. (Laughter and ap- plause.) No debt Cash or tiothinv Make few promises, relisriotjalv ob-erve evpn the smallest promise. A man who means to keep his nromisea cannon aff.,r(I to make many. Be scrupulously careful in all statements, Aectiracy and perfect frankness—no gu«e# work—either nothing or accurate truth When w >rkin2 for others sink yourself out of sight. Make yourselves necessary to those who employ yovi bv industrv, fidelity, and scrupulous integrity. Selfi«hne<8 i-> fatal. Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than, anybody else exacts of you. Demand more of yourself than anybodv else expect,4 of you. Keep your personal standard hiarh never excuse your- self to yourself. Never pity ymrself. Be a hard master to vour-elf, but be lenient to everybody e'se. Concentrate vour force on your own proper business. Be constant, sterifa-t. and persevering. Nelson once said that he attributed all his success in life to having been a q ia^ter of an hour before his time. I would urge upon you to correct one fault—severe speech of others. Never speak evil of any man, no matter what the facts may be. Hasty fault-finding and severe speech of absent people is nIt honourable, and is apt. to be unjust and cruel: it makes enemies to yourself, and is wicked To do something however small to make others happier and better is the highest ambition, the most elevating hope, which can inspire a human being." (Applause.) We cannot all be heroes And thrill a hemisphere, With some greit daring venture, Some deed that mocks at fear. Bur we can fill a lifetime With kindlv acts and true, There's always noble service For noble souls to do." (Applause.) On the proposition of the Chairman, seconded bv lfr M. Wheeler, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr Pilcher for distributing the prizes, and he, in reply, proposed a similar compliment to the Headmaster and staff, which the Rev E. Pope seconded. This was carried amid cheering. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded this part of the proceedings. f THE PRIZE LIST: I Form If.-Form prize, S. J. Penny; 2nd, E. C, Roberts. F >rm irlb.-Form, R. W. Hemming; 2nd, J. H. Curtis- Form rfla.-Form, C. E. Jones scripture, W. G. Evun"; mathematics, M. W. Williams; English, W. H. Davies Form IVb.—Form, W. F. Miles; siripture, R. E. Croom; mathematics, F. H. Whitrow; English, A. V. O'Keeffe; languages, H. W. Richards. Form IVa.-Form, J A. Jacob: English, P. J. Maybury; languages, H. J. Williams; science,, W. R. Harris; drawing, J. L. Wheatley. F >rm V.—Form (presented by the Pontypool Chamber of Trade), S Evans; scripture, A. J. Ridter mathematics, F. P. Nicholas; languages, J. H. Jacob; science, H. G. Tilney. Form VI.—Form (preqented by the Haber- dtishers" Company), B. W. Oroot; languages, W. H. Edmmds; mathematics, S. C. James; English, D. W. Griffiths. The Oonway Memorial Medal for science, B. W. Croot. Leaving Exhibition, Jones's Exhibition, value £50 per annum, tenable for three years, B. W. Croot. House Scholarship (for boarders), value ZlOp tenable for one year, P. J. Maybury. ATHLETIC SPORTS followed the proceedings in the School, the prizes being contributed by members of the Hflberdsehers" Company, the Governors, the Headmaster, and local gentry and tradesmen. The following were among the results:— 100 yards (over 14): 1, Coles (7 yards); 2, J. H. Jacob; 3, W. H. Edmunds. Time, 11 2.5 sees. 101) yards (over 14): 1, E C. Roberts (10); 2, Parry (11); 3, O'Keefe (7). 12 1-5 sees. 100 yards (under 12): E. N. Nich ,bll (3); 2, T. Arthur (9); 3, Cope (3). 13 1-5 sees. 2'20 yards (ooon): 1, J. H. Jacob; 2, Wheatley (14); 3, W. R. Williams (7). 27 3-5 sees. Sack race: 1, T. Williams; 2, Denner; 3, H. Gv Roberts. Quarter-mile: 1, F, Nicholas (28); 2, Ridler (18) i 3, Scott (55). 63 1.6 sees. Eg and spoon race: 1. H L. Richards; 2, A. E. Smith; 3, T. Griffiths. Half-mile: 1, Traylor (40); 2, F. Nicbolas (45) 3, Denner (311). 2-28-4-5 sees. Hurdle race (senior): 1, W. H. Edmunds; 2. Croot; 3, T. Griffiths. Tug of war: 1, F team (Croot's) beat A" team (J. II Jacob's). Obstacle Race (j inior) 1, Tizard; 2, J. O. Phillips; 3, T. Williamti. 2.7. Obstacle race (senior): 1, rraylor; 2, W. R. Williams; 3, Denner. 1.46. SWIMMING Beginners over 14. one length: 1, Lewis. Beginners under 14, Scott. Three lengths (open) 1, T. Griffiths 2P Crabbe. Two lengths (open): 1, Maybury 2, Muxley. Diving for plates: 1, W. R. Williams; 2, T. Griffiths. Bobbing for corks 1, D. Griffith 2, F. Nicholas.
A Muhi-Hilliowiire's Will.
A Muhi-Hilliowiire's Will. Under this heading London Opinion" writes:—"Mr Beit's will is the sort of docu- ment such a man might be expected to leave. Huge sums are bequeathed, but with careful discrimination, for charitable and educational purposes, a large proportion going to South Africa and to his native city of Hamburg. But the most remarkable clause is that leaving jSl,200,000 to provide a subsidy for the Cape to Cairo Railway. This was perhaps the greatest of the unfinished schemes of Mr Beit's famous partner Cecil Rhodes; and his far-seeing provision for its continuance confirms Mr Beit's right to the title of The Empire Builder's Man of Business."
The Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The Inter-Parliamentary Union. On Wednesday, after a morning devoted tor serious questions, the members of the Inter- parliamentary Union were entertained at; Westminster Hall at a dejeuner, and in the evening were the guests at dinner of the Foreign Press Association at the Hotel Cecil.
Sir F. V. Gould, Cartoonist.…
Sir F. V. Gould, Cartoonist. i The Johannesburg Star says Nothing in the recent political appointments is more appropriate than the knighthood conferred on F. C. Gould, who is the real leader of tfet Liberal Party,