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TOWN HALL, USK. THE Second Series of CONCERTS of 1 CLASSICAL MUSIC, announced for the 30th January, is unavoidably POSTPONED until further notice. JAMES WILLIAMS. F~OR SALE, — 201bs. prime new HONEY.— Apply at the office of this paper, ANTED,—A good GENERAL SERVANT. —Apply, MRS. HAGGETT, The Swan, TJsk, THE CELEBRATED REPP NOTE PAPER A in four colors, 5 quire packet for Is. 6d. Repp envelopes to match, at Is. per hundred. FOR SALE,—30 Tons of prime HAY, in 2 ricks, near Usk, to go off before Candlemas.—Apply to Mr. GusTAED, Solicitor, Usk. TO WOODCUTTERS.—WANTED, 3 or 4 X MEN as above.-Apply to DAVID WILLIAMS, Tranch, Pontypool. CONCERT will be helFin the NATIO AL SCHOOL ROOM, MONKSWOOD, on WEDNESDAY, 25th JANUARY. 1882. Doors open at 7 o'clock; to commence at 7.30. The proceeds will be devoted to the church funds. A GENTS.-The Directors of the Counties Con- A servative Permanent Benefit Building Society are prepared to appoint in each town, respectable Conservatives their Agents on commission.-Appli- cations to be made in writing to the MANAGER, 21, St. Bride stroet, Ludgate Circus, City, London, E.C. ¡ LLANDENNY, TO LET,—Two Seven-roomed VILLA RESI- DENCES Large Gardens and Conveniences Capital Situation Station near.-Apply to F., The Mount, Llandenny. PORTLAND HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, USK. MISS CULLEN begs to announce that she gives MUSIC LESSONS at the above address, and will be happy to receive pupils at any time to suit their convenience. Terms Moderate. CASTLE HOUSE, USK. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES MERRETT SOUND English Education, Music, Singing, Frei ch, Drawing, and Dancing, on very moderate terms. Boys under 10 years of age received. Healthy and pleasant situation. Good references. Next term commences TUESDAY, January 24th. USK GRAMMAR SCHOOL. SCHOOL DUTIES will be resumed on THURS- S DAY NEXT, the 19th inst. Fees for day boys, X3 per annum, payable quarterly in advance to the Clerk. Boarders, -640 and X50 inclusive those requiring special coaching for examinations from 8 to 10 guineas per lunar month. EXTRACTS FROM THE EXAMINERS' REPORTS. 1878.—" The results of the examination throughout gave evidence of steady work during the year." 1879.—" The majority of your scholars passed a creditable examination in all the subjects they took up." 1880.—" All seemed to take a great interest in their subjects and are well and thoroughly taught." 1881.-The report in full appeared in last week's Observer. Testimonials from Nobl<emen, Members of Parlia- ment, and others parents of former private pupils -forwarded on application, together with the annual reports of the examiner. Railway season tickets at half the usual rates. ROBERT FARQUHAR MCKFRROW, (Head Master). PONTYPOOL UNION. FEMALE INDUSTRIAL TRAINER. rpiIE GUARDIANS at this Union will at their 1 meeting, to be held_on THURSDAY, 26th inst., proceed to the ELECTIuN of a T FEMALE INDUSTRIAL TRAINER for their OhildrenV Homes. She must be a single woman, or widow without family. dependent upon her; of active, industrious, habits; between 30 and 45 years of age, and will be required to devote the whole of her time to the service of the Guardians. The duties of the office consist chiefly of superintending the industrial work of the children of both sexes, assist in taking charge of them out of school hours, looking after their dormitories, food, and clothing, &c. The salary will be £ 16 per annum, together with b oard, iodoW and washing. Applications, m candidates own handwriting, together with recent testimo nials as to character and ntness for the office, must be sent to me by TUESDAY, 24th day of January. (By EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Clerk. Town Hall, Pontypool. 12 January, 1882. -A :MERICA,. M IOS. Od. ^ew *J*nQ Steamers weekly to New York direct and direct to Boston about every 10 days. For passage and full particulars app y, stamped directed envelope, to T Pas-age Broker, 35, Union-street, Liv P -kt N.lf.—Passengers also booked to Australia, New Zealand, and all othe?, parts of the wo y and sailing ships at lowest rates. LLANVlHANGEL TOR-Y MYNYDD Monmouthshire. rPO BE LET BY TENDER (from the 2nd day ± of FEBRUARY, 1882,) for a term of seven years, all the FARM AND LANDS, CONTAINING 25 ACRES I (more or less), situate in Llanvihangel Tor-y- mynydd, lately occupied by Mr. HENEY HUNT, and his under Tenant. The Land is productive and of good quality. Tenders in writing to be sent on or before SATURDAY, the 21st day of January, 1882, to MESSRS DAVIS AND BROTHERHOOD, Auctioneers and Land Agents, Welsh Street, Chepstow, from whom further particulars may be obtained, and at whose Offices a draft of the proposed Lease may be seen, or to ME S. B. CRESSWELL, Solicitor, Bridgwater, Somerset. The highest tender will not necessarily be ac- cepted. Dated 2nd January, 1882, JOHN PROSSER SADDLER, AND HARNESS MAKER OF RAGLAN, HAS, at the request of several Farmers and and others, OPENED A BRANCH BUSI- NESS IN BRIDGE-STREET, USK, where he hopes to have a share of the patronage of the neighbourhood.. All orders will be promptly attended to. BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT MARYPORT STREET, USK. WILLIAM MORGAN, BEGS to announce that he has opened a Business in the BOOT TRADE, on premises formerly occupied by the late Mrs. Arthur, ironmonger. A carefully selected assortment of Boots and Shoes always kept in stock. _1.- MARYPORT STREET, USK. FREDERICK STOCKIIAM, PAINTER, PLUMBER, GLAZIER, PAPER. HANGER, AND HOUSE DECORATOR. BEGS respectfully to announce to the Nobility, Clergy, and Inhabitants of Usk and neigh- bourhood, that having dissolved partnership, he intends to carry on business as above, at the same time to thank them for the liberal support accorded to him, and hopes by strict attention to business and moderate charges to merit a share of their pa- tronage and recommendation. All Orders promptly attended to. SAMUEL LAW, AUCTIONEER, AGRICULTURAL, HOTEL & GENERAL VALUER, TIMBER SURVEYOR, HOUSE AGENT, Rent and Debt Collector, &c. 5 ONEY ADVANCED on the shortest notice 31 from £ 100 upwards upon all kinds of live and dead Farming Stock, Furniture, &c. Prompt and Immediate Settlements. AUCTION AND ESTATE OFFICE, BUTCHER'S ARMS HOTEL, DAVID HUTCHINGS, PAINTER, PLUMBER, GLAZIER, HOUSE DECORATOR, & PAPERHANGER, Begs to announce that he will continue the above, business alone at the old-established premises in Bridge-street, where all orders will receive prompt attention. In making this announcement, D. H, begs to thank the nobility, clergy, and inhabitants of Usk and neighbourhood generally for the liberal support accorded to him, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of their support. TO ADYELLTIS KLL ADVERTISEMENTS of every description re- A ceived for insertion in all the LONDON and COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, and ESTIMATES for any Adver- tisement in any Publication may be had on application to E. GAY, 5, COMMERCIAL ROAD, NEWPORT, ADVERTISING AGENT. MONEY LENT WITHOUT SECURIETIES BY the CHARING-CROSS DEPOSIT BANK, 28, Bedford-street, Strand, London. Est. 1870.—10L to 10001. daily, in town or country, male or female, on personal security, mortgage of furniture, trade and farm stock, plant, erops, &c., without removal. Also on deeds, policies, and reversions at 5 per cent. from one month to 14 years. Distance no object. Easy repayments. 250,0002 for investment. No good application refused. Strictly private. Call or write to A. WILLIAMS, Manager. Intending borrowers in London or Country may rest assured if they cannot obtain an advance at this old- established, bona-fide Advance Bank, they cannot obtain one anywhere. We use our customers well; they always come back, and recommend us; having a large connection w business cheaper than others. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. The post oifice authorities having issued a notice to the effect that in future post masters are not allowed to take in letters addressed to their care in initials or fictitious names, an ADDRESS AND INQUIRY OFFICE has been opened at our advertising department, at which all letters addressed in initials or fictitious names at the COUNTY OBSERVER OFFICE, USK, will be duly delivered on application, as has been the practice at the post office. With this object we place our office at the disposal of dvertisers and the public generally, and although we do not hold ourselves responsible for any error or mis- carriage of letters, every care will be taken to avoid mis- akes and the strictest privacy observed. The following nould be the form of letters so addressed — s X.Z. (or any other letters or fictitious names), At COUNTY OBSERVER OFFICE, USK, Near Newport, Mon. Esta bI ished 1782. JAMES WILLIAMS, SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTURER, Has in stock Prime Hunting, Road, and Ladies' all-over Hogskin and Plain-flapped riding Saddle for quality, style, and price, not excelled in the trade. Try our Goods before ordering the cheap worth less articles now imposed upon the public. All goods guaranteed. Hand-made Carriage, Gig, Tandem and Agricultural Harness of every kind in Stock or made to order. Our Special Home-make at pric e comparing with any house in the trade. Waterproof Coats, Leggings, Hoof Pads, Horse Clothing in Fawn, Striped, and Kersey Patterns, Body Rcller, Bandages. &c. Every Requisite for the Hunting Field, Harness-Room, and Stable. Patronized by the Nobility, Gentry and Clergy of the county and neighbourhood. NOTE THE ADDRESS :-OPPOSITE THREE SALMONS HOTEL. LONDON HOUSE, NEWPORT. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY GOODS, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, & 21 FOLLOWING DAYS. BENJAMIN EVANS & CO. (LIMITED), Beg respectfully to mvite tbe kind a jtentiqn of their customers and other Drapery liujei« ,o the abovi announcement.' The unpreeedently i mild weather which has prevailed almost uniformly during the Season has setiously interfered with the sale of Winter Goods, and with the 3 view of reducing the bulk of their extensive Stock to ihe utmost extent before the Spring, unusual advantages in price will be given to attain this object. B. E. and Co., taking advantage of the close of the Wholesale Season have secured several specially cheap parcels of Plain Drapery; Fancy, and Made-up Goods; these they can confidently recommend as being well worthy the attention of purchasers. )' CATALOGUES SENT POST PAID. DRY CHAMPAGNE. AYALA 1874 VINTAGE. All that remains of the above celebrated vintage has been secured by C. POW ELL, AGINCOURT SQUARE, MONMOUTH. Of whom Prices and Particulars may he obained. ESTABLISHED 1779. W. M. PILLINGER AND CO Have on offer a splendid lot of EV ERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. ROSES, FRUIT, AND FOREST TREES Of every description. FINE STANDARD APPLES FOR ORCHARDING FROM 20s. TO -24s. PER DOZEN. All the Finest Sorts in Cultivation. THE NURSERIES, CHEPSTOW. Catalogues post free upon application. ■. ESTABLISHED 1850. FURNITURE! Every requisite for FurnisWng throughout may be obtained at B rA, Y A N S GENERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, CLARENCE STREET, PONTYPOOL; AND (BRANCH) 95, BROAD STREET, BLAENAYON. Goods delivered per covered van, free of expense. WILLIAM MAYBERRY, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, TIMBER SURVEYOR AND VALUER, HOUSE & ESTATE AGENT. OFFICE-THE TWYN, USK. MORTGAGES MESSRS, ALLEN AND BLAKEWAY, Land Agents and Surveyors, 5, Bloomsbury- square, London, W.C., have at immediate command LARGE SUMS OF MONEY TO ADVANCE of Freehold or Leasehold Property at low rates on interest. interest. On January 12tb, 10s., cloth, post free. THE CLERGY LIST, 1882, accurately Revised -1- to end of 1881, containing a history of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, including their early history. The Degree, University, and date of Ordination have been appended, in addition to the information given in previous years, the list of names of clergymen, which is re-arranged and printed in new type. In order to obtain the most complete and accurate data, the Editor of the "Clergy List" has been in postal communi- cation with upwards of 22,000 Clergymen in England and Wales, resulting in the most accurate information, which renders the volume for 1882 the most reliable work of reference of its kind. To secure early delivery, orders should be given to booksellers immediately, or be sent direct to the Publisher, with remittance.—London JOHN HALL, 13a, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, E. C. (adjoining the Church of England Missionary House). C L A R K ILLUSTRATED FAMILY ALMANACK FOR 188B, Containing a large amount of iulereoting Articles, is now ready, and may be procured from any of the County Observer agents. PRICE ONE PENNY. THE GREAT FIRE AT 45, CHEAPSTDE. T FOSTER & CO.—WINES, SPIRITS & TEAS. • —The late fire will in no way interfere with the prompt execution of orders, nor affect in any degree either quality or price. 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