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The Llantrissent Choir, ASSISTED by friends, propose to give EVEN- ING CONCERTS on the 1ST and 2nd of MAY. One Concert will be given at LLANTRISSENT, and another at the TOWN HALL, USK, the proceeds of the latter will be added to the fund for restoring Llantrissent Church. Further particulars will be duly advertised. April 8, 1867. WANTED in a Clergyman's family, a good plain Cook, age about 24 years, a communicant of the Church of England preferred.—Address, C., Observer Office, Usk. APPRENTICES WANTED.—Apply to c. ANNIE THOMAS, Milliner, Dress and Mantle Maker, near the bridge, Usk. WANTED, immediately, in a genteel school, a young lady, (age from 12 to 15) who would be willing to assist occasionally in plain needlework. She would receive board and instruction in a superior education. A small premium only required. One whose education has been neglected would find this an excllent opportunity.- Address, Alpha, care of Mr. Davies, Stationer, High Town, Hereford. WANTED, a CHAMBERMAID. 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THURSDAY. The day, contrary to expectations, was fine, a very unusual feature in connection with the Aber- gavenny races. The principal event of the day was the Open Steeple Chase, which came off at 1.15. The Flea was decidedly the favourite, and did not disap- point her supporters. Her recent performances at adjacent meetings obtained for her much favour, but she was put to her mettle by the Cabin Boy, who did all he knew. The race was a most exciting one. THE MONMOUTHSHIRE HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. each, 3 forfeit (to go to the fund), if declared by 8 o'clock the evening before running, with 40 sovs. added. Any winner after the publication of the weights to carry 71bs. extra. About one mile and a quarter. Mr. P. Rice's b. m. Arabia, 5 years, 7st 121b-(TomIinson} i Mr. p. Merton's c. m. Little Ellen, 4 years, 8st (Tnorpe) 2 Mr. H. Green'a c.c. Libertine, 3 years, 6st 81b (Sayers) 3 Mr. Watkin's b. f. Canarella, 3 years, 6st 61b. (E. Matthews) Mr. E. Edwyn's Needle Gun, 5 yrs., 8st 41b (G. Soppj „ Mr. Morris (Jwen's "Wild Charlie, S years, 8st. 71b. (Barnes) ° Betting: 2 to 1 against Arabia, 3 to 1 against Libertine, and 5 to I against everything else. Arabia took the lead and kept that position the whole of the course. On coming into sight after rounding the hill Libertine was observed to be gaining but slowly, afterwards resigned the second position to Little Ellen, between whom and the favourite (Arabia) a tug" ensued for first place, but after a smart strug- gle she was forced to succumb and finished a length and a half behind the favourite, 3 lengths separating second and third. THE HUNT CAP was set down for 2.45, but did not fill. TKEDKGAK SELLING STAKES, of 5 sovs. each, with £ 25 added. The winner to be sold for £ 100 by Auction, and any surplus to go to the fund. 3 yrs. old, 8st.; 4 yrs., 9st. 71b.; 5 yrs. 10st.; 6 and aged, lOst. 21bs. About one mile. If entered to be sold for £80, allowed 51bs.; if for £ 60, lOlbs.: if for £40, lolbs.; if for £ 20, 201bs. Mr. Weyman's b.m. Chance, 4 years 1 Mr. McKerman,3 c.m. Alice, 3 years .2 Betting I 6 to 4 on Alice. Both got off on pretty equttl terms, but on rounding the hill, Alice was ob- served to have a slight lead. This position she main- tained until coming to the flat, when her saddle turned, and the boy was thrown. Chance thus won although Alice passed the post first. OPEN STEEPLE CHASE (Handicap), of 5 sovs each, 2 forfeit, with £50 added. The winner of any Han dicap Steeple Chase, value JE50, after publication of the weights, to carry 51bs. extra twicP nP „e £ 100, 1Mb, extnu 'I he <m„er of >he ,e0 £ i to save his stake. About three miles. Mr. G. Stephen's c.m., The Flea, aged, lOst 101b /rw. Mr. P. Merton's g.g. Cabin Boy, aged, list lOih >?TOer) 1 Mr. George's br.«. Sprite, aged, list. 21b. /'(V,jl0wner) 2 Capt. Parkinson's gr.K. Piinlimuion aged, ilstilh 1 i ii, an> 3 Mr.J. Gwynne Holtord's b.m. Laikaway, .JiKgHS ° (Mr. 8. QorrifoaJ 0 Betting: 6 to 4 against the Flea, 2 to I against Sprite, 5 to 2 against Cabin Boy. Plinlimsion took the lead, with the rest on pretty equal terms close in her wake. She and Sprite then got considerably a- head. On coming into sight in the field near the river, Cabin Boy was observed first, followed closely by the Flea. Cabin Boy gnt the first over the wall opposite the stand, Sprite second, and the Flea third. The Flea then began to improve the running, and on coming to the fiat. sharp struggle ensued between her and Cabin Iloy; the former, after a capital con- test, finished half a length in front, the Sprite making a bad third. The brook and wall were taken by all without exception. The rest were out of the race. Plinlimmon fell in a field opposite the stand, but was then out of the race. THL BBTNDERWEK HURDLE RACE. A piece of plate given by W. R. Stretton, Esq., with a purse of sovereigns added by the Members of the Mon- mouthshire Hunt Club, for horses bona fide the property of farmers or tradesmen resident in the County of Monmouth, or of those farmers over whose land the Monmouthshire Hounds hunt. To be ridden by farmers, tradesmen, or their sons, or by persons who have never ridden for hire. 4 yrs., list.; 5 yrs., list. 91bs.; 6 and aged, 12st. About two miles, over six flights of hurdles. Horses to be in possession of the owner prior to tat February, 1867, and since that time not to have been in a public training stable. Horses bred in the county allowed 5lbs. A certificate of being qualified to run to be procured from W. R. Stretton, Esq. Mr. R. Stretton's Le Papillon, 5 yrs., list 91b.Mr. Merton Mr, S. Adams's e.g. Old President, aged, 12st Barthropp 2 Mr. P. Morgan's ch.g. Lord Lieutenant, 6 yrs, list 91b.Grady II Mr. G. Pritchard's ch.m. Augusta, 6 yrs., list 91b Owner 0 Mr. J. E. Hale's Wye, list 4lb Mr. R. Morris 0 Mr. Cooke's b.g. Rory O'Moore, 12st 0 Mr. T. Cox's b.m. Nell Gwynne, 6 yrs., 12st.Mr. Dowie 0 Betting: 2 to 1 on Le Papillon. A good race en. sued between the first and second. FRIDAY. 'q THE LADIES' PLATE (HANDICAP), of 40 SOTt. for ALL ages. Any winner after the publication of the weights to carry 71bs. extra. Entrance, 2 sovs. each (to go to the fund). About three quarters of a mile. Mr. P. Merton's Little Ellen, 4 yrs., 8st Thorpe 1 Mr. P. Rice's Arabia, 5 years, 8st 51bs, 71bs extra. Tomlinson 2 Mr. H. Green's Libertine, 3 years, 7st Sayers 3 Mr. E. Edwyn's Needle Gun, 5 vears, 8st 41b 8. Adams 0 Mr. J. Turner's Belle of Cadiz, 3 vrs, &it lOlbs A. New 0 Mr. Watkin's Canarella, 3 yrs., 6st lOlbs G. Sopp Q Betting: Even on Arabia; 2 to 1 agsfc Little Ellen 3 to 1 Needle Gun 4 to 1 agst. Bell of Cadiz. Libertine made off with the lead, and maintained it till opposite the stand, when Arabia got up to Liber- fiafi^Cs^arelia third. A fir»t-rate racg~-«raqed ap tbe straight oetween Canarella, Libertine, Arabia, and Little Ellen, the first finishing by a head, three parts of a length between second and third. An ob- jection was made against the winner, that she went the wrong side of a post, which, however, was after- ward* overruled. THE CLYTHA S rEEFLE CHAsz, of 50 sovs. Entrance, 2 sovs: each (to go to the fund). For horses that have never won a public steeple chase, flat race, or hurdle race. 4 yrs., list.; 5 yrs., list. 7lbs 6 and aged, 12st. To be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, tradesmen, or persons who have never ridden for hire. If ridden by jockeys, to carry lOlbs. extra. About three miles. Mr. P. Merton's ir.g. Ace of Truthps, aged, 12st Owner 1 Mr. J. Goodwin's nms. c. g., The Miller, aged, 12st. Goodwin 2 Mr. R. Stratton's Le Papillon, 5 yrs., list 71b.8. Harrison 3 CapLParkinson's gr.g. Plinlimmon, aged, 12st 101b.J. Holman 0 Mr. H. Grace's b.m. Turpentine, X2st Dolly 0 Mr. J. Gwynne Holford's br.g. Mack, 5 yrs., list 71b.Owner • Mr. J. Bosley's b.g. Baron, 5 yrs:, list 71b. Scobell 0 Mr. Cooke's b.g. Kildare, aged, 12st Gresty 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst. The Miller 5 to 2 agst. Ace of Trumps; 4 to 1 agst. Plinlimmon 6 to 1 agst. others. The Miller took the lead at a swinging pace, Ace of Trumps and Plinlimmon, respectively, next; Miller kept the lead half the way round, when Ace of Trumps came to the front. Plinlimmon fell at the lane. The race then lay between the three placed, the rest tailed off After a very exciting spur up, the straight, Ace of Trumps put on a spurt and won by a length and a half; three lengths between second and third. MATCH FOR f50. Two miles on the flat. Mr. W. Wheeley's nms. Llandewy, 12st Capt. Smyth 1 Mr. F. C. Hanhury William's Catherine Howard 12st. Owner 2 Betting: 3 to 1 on Llandewy, and 5 to 4 agst, Catherine Howard. This was a very well contested race, Llandewy, however, keeping tha lead through- out, and ultimately winning easily by a few lengths. In fact the rider of Llandewy did not seem to press him much. A HANDICAP OF J630. Entrance I sor. each (to go to the fund). If five or more start, 5 sora. extra to the second horse. About a mile. Mr. Weyman's b.m. Chance, 4 yrs., 8st 31bs Tomlinison I Mr. E. Edwyn's Needle Gun, 5 yrs., 8st lllbs S. Adami 2 Mr. Mc.Kernon-s e.m. Alice, 3 yrs., 6st 71bs. 8ayers 3 Mr. Watkin.'s b.f. Canarella, 3 years, 6st 131bs G. Sopp 0 Betting: Even on Canarella; 2 to 1 agst. Chance 5 to 2 Alice. Chance and Needle Gun kept pretty well together; Chance, however, took the lead on nearing home, and won by two lengths. Bad third Canarella drymg-up completely when within k short distanee of the post • cations tn h ?e Certificates of qualifi- each Ahn»tP/v, UC°Mat lhe time <>f entry 12.t. Mr". F. cSrgln^Tr^M1' 12st Barthropp 1 m.. D. w,w, 5,^ 4 °n Minna; 5 to 2 agst. Old President, and 3 to 1 agst. Pride of Erin. This was a very good race, Minna and Old President taking the fences almost together; at the last fence, how- ever, Minna was seen to head Old President a little, but the old gentlemen, determined on coming off victorious, got up steam, and won a splendid race by a length. A poor third. THE NANTOER STKEPLB CHASE (Handicap) of 50 Sovs. Did not fill up. The ground presented a lively appearance, and with the exception of a set to between a few of the "rowdies," all seemed to pass off agreeably and quiet. The ball took place after the races on Friday and was fairly attended.