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TREDEGAR.
TREDEGAR. SOIREE.-On Friday last a large party of ladies and gentlemen met by invitation, at the Castle Hotel1 Assembly-room, where a most happy and enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. Roberts, of the band of the "d Hoyal Welsh Fusileers, harpist, assisted by Air. Jennings, violinist, performed a choice selection of dance music, and after supper, which was of the in ic, taost recherche description, dancing was renewed, and kept up with spirit till four a.m. The worthy liost (Mr. Spencer) had able assistance, and cverytbi g Passed off with the same eclat wlnch elKu-at-terise Castle soiree of 1S63. We did not take this year but perhaps the ladies will excu»e usrt *e fatef that if xt were possible-inm^ ^Zlt looked more charming this year than,e of also mention two drawback,^ other sex to adies, and the V^ess oi some^ by desert the ball-n; fm frequent!y a difficulty f which lattu c tiouble-quartette, so mdis- m making up the talent^ ,iUe_ However> the pensable m f '(1|e iadies supplied the vacuum when those 'disagreeable men refused to « wheel about and turn about, and stoppe e • FAEEWELL SERMOM.— Un Sunday evening last the Rev. L T. Rowland, curate of St. George's, preached his farewell sermon to a very large congregation. The rev. gentleman took liis text from Corinthians xiii., 11th to 14tli, "Finally, brethren, farewell," &c. The preacher exhorted his hearers to exercise acts of love towards one another during their brief stay here below. During the few years he had been in Tredegar lie had experienced every respect and friendship from those around him, and he might be permitted to say that henceforth his ministry at Tredegar would be amongst his most pleasurable recollections. Mr. Rowland and his much-esteemed wife have by their uniform kindness of disposition and straight forward bearing, won the esteem of all, and the ill-will of none and it may be some satisfaction to them to know that their departure is generally regretted. We are pleased to learn that the towns people have sub- scribed handsomely towards a testimonial, the pre- sentation of which will be duly noticed. Ir. Row- land has received the appointment of vicar of Gartheli, Cardiganshire, and will be inducted to his new living, which is in the gift of the vicarage of Llandewibrefi, by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, on Thursday. SOMETHING LIKE A COLLECTION.—At the opening Services at Ebenezer chapel, Dukestown, which con- cluded on Monday last, the handsome sum of X500 Is. 5d. was collected towards defraying the ex- penses of the new building. By the fire which oc- curred in December, 1867, the trustees were losers to the extent of £ 400 and upwards. FREEMASONRY.—ST. GEORGE'S LODGE, 1098. The annual Installation Festival was held on Thurs- day, the 14th instant, when a large number of the craft assembled at 3 p.m., to witness the interesting ceremony of installing Brother S. Fisher, P.G.S., Mon., as W.M. for the ensuing year. The ceremony Was very ably performed by Brother John Middleton, Prov. G.J.W., Monmouth, and P. Prov. G.S. Lincoln, assisted by P. M. Brothers R. Bond, S. Geo. Homfray, and H. J. Groves, after which the following appoint- ments were made by the W.M. :—Bro. S. G. Hom- fray, I.P.M., J. Lewis, S.W J. Phillips, J.W., Rev T. L. Rowland, Chaplain, E. Swidenbank, Treasurer, W. Davies, Secretary, E. Horlick, S.D., L. Gravenor, J.D., E. Phillips, l. C., H. Fowler, Superintendent of Works, E. Griffiths, Organist, J. Morgan, I.G., D. Hughes and J. L. Treharne, Stewards, and J. Don- levy, Tyler. The Lodge was closed in due form at five p.m., the brethren adjourning to the assembly room at the Castle Hotel, where an elegant and sumptuous ban- quet had been prepared by Bro. R. Spencer, the res- pecte(I host. The bill of fare was as follows -.—Soups—Mock turtle, oxtail, giblet. Pish- Turbot, cod, soles, stewed lamprons. Joillts-Haunches and saddles of mutton, roast and spiced beef, roast goose, boiled turkeys, roast and boiled fowls. Game—Woodcocks, phea- sants, partridges, hares. Sweets -Jellies, creams, puddings, tarts. i-apes, filberts, walnuts, &c. Brother Fisher, the W.M., presided, the vice-chair j being tilled by the Senior and Junior Wardens. Nearly forty partook of the repast. Among the company Were-Brothers J. Middleton, P.M. 683 and 1008 Samuel George Homfray, Prov. G.S.B., and P.M. 1098 R. Bond, P.M. 683 and 100S, and P.G.A.D.C., Mon. H. J. Groves, P.M. 6S3, and Prov. G.O., Mon. Rev L. T. Rowland, G. Fotliergill, 471, L. Gravenor, L. Rogers, 683, W. G. Jones, 683, W. Graham, 703, W. Campbell,; W. Davies, J. Lewis, J. Phillips Swidenbank, Rev W. Jenkins, late eliap- ■tain; I). Richards, A. Evans, J. Treharne, E. J. Davies, Dr. Brown, F. Ware, S.W. 960, Stewart Buchan, 1091, E. Blackborrow, J. Morgan, I.G. 1098, R. Spencer, E. Horlick, S. D. 1098, Captain Terry, 471, C. Peaty, D. Hughes, E. Phillips, R. II. Richards, 4/1, E. Thomas, J. (xobbett, 4/1. Grace before and after meat was said by the Rev. the Chaplain. The toasts were as under :— No. 1. "The Queen and Craft," by the W.M. Solo and chorus, "God save the Queen." No. 2. "The M.W. the Earl of Zetland, G.M., the V.W. the D.G.M. the Earl de Grey and Ripon, and the Grand Lodge of England." No. 3. The R. W. the P.G.M. Brother J. E. W. Rolls, the V.W. the D. Prov. G.M., and all other P.G. Officers, Past and Present." Song by Brother Groves "I never can forget." Brother Middleton responded on behalf of Provin- cial G.L., and heartily thanked the brethren for the enthusiastic reception of the toast. He alluded to the delicate state of health of Brother Rolls, which pre- vented his resuming his Masonic duties though his sympathies were as strong as ever they had been. No. 4. "The W.M. Brother Fisher." Song, Bro. Groves, The Miller of the Dee." In responding Brother Fisher returned his warmest thanks for the unanimous and hearty manner evinced by the brethren in drinking his health. Hefeltit a great honour to be placed in the high position they had as- signed to him as W.M. of St. George's Lodge, Trede- gar. He assured them that though a young mason and diffident, yet he had worked hard and zealously to qualify himself for that important office, and he trusted that by unremitting zeal and the hearty co- operation of his brother officers to conduct Etlic lodge in the same good manner it had been by Bros. Hom- fray, Bond, aud Middleton and that at the termina- tion of his year of office, he should have earned the entire approbation of the lodge. No. 5.^ The Installing Master, Brother Middle- ton." Song, by Brother Fotliergill, "John Brown." Brother Middleton suitably acknowledged the toast and mentioned the steady progress made by the St. George's Lodge. He had helped to found it, had ever j felt the deepest interest in it, and would at all times gladly render it any service he was much pleased if his services had been appreciated. No. 6. "The P.M.'s of the St. George's Lodge." (Masonic honours.) In giving the above the W.M. Was glad to be able to acknowledge on behalf of this Lodge the valuable services rendered by the Previous Past Masters, Brothers R, Bond and Samuel George Homfray and as a mark of the high esteem and res- pect in which they were held, he had, on behalf of the Lodge, very great pleasure in presenting them each With a P. jewel of exquisite workmanship. These jewels were handed round and much admired. Brother Homfray first returned thanks as the retir- W. M., for the mark of esteem just presented to him and, alluding to the manner in which he hoped he had discharged his duties, he expressed his intention of continuing his regular attendance, and of rendering Bro. Fisher every aid. Brother Bond, in returning thanks, said, that apart from the intrinsic value of the jewel presented him he should set a high masonic value on it, and if his services had been well received by them lie was indeed thankful, and would be happy to still render aid. No. 7. "The Lodges of the Province," responded to in a neat and snitable manner by Bros. Fothergill, Middleton, Richards, and Captain Terry. No. 8. The Visiting Brethren," was responded to in a very suitable terms by Brother Ware, of the Bute Lodge, Cardiff". No. 9. "The Officers of the St. George's Lodge," neatly responded to by Brother J. Lewis, S.W., and Bro. J. Phillips, J.W. Song, by Brother S. G. Homfray, The Battle and the Breeze." No. 10. Brother Spencer, the worthy Host." Piano and chorus, He's a jolly good fellow." Brother Spencer suitably acknowledged the compli- mens. No. 11. "Brother the Rev. L. J. Rowland, Chaplain. Song, Brother Groves, "Nellie's Grave." Brother Rowland, in a feeling manner, responded, saying he had seen, since he had been a member of the craft, enough of masonry to make him deeply at- tached to it. He regretted his removal from among them to another sphere of duty (Lampeter) yet in his absence he should think much of them and the kind feeling shewn him during .a five year's residence here would be ever remembered by him. He hoped to be able to visit the lodge frequently. No. 12. To all Poor and Distressed Brethren," by the Rev L. T. Rowland. Song, Brother Groves, Pulling hard against the rn," which was capitally rendered, as indeed were all Brother Groves songs. The last toast brought the evening's proceedings to an end, and after a most enjoyable day, the brethren took their departure by the return special train to Newport, which town was reached before midnight. It is a matter of regret that so few of the Newport brethren could manage to attend the meeting, as the times of the special train were expressly arranged for their convenience. SPECIAL SESSIONS. -AVEDNESDAY. [Before the Rev. E. LEIGH.] FELONY AND ELOPEMENT. The parties reside in the salubrious locality of Ebbw Vale, and more than an ordinary amount pre- vailed. Mr. Rice Harris appeared for the prosecution.— Charles Newth, haulier, was the prosecutor, and Stephen and James Hoivey, prisoners. Charles Newth, sworn I am a haulier living in Colliers'-row, Ebbw Vale. Was married on the 25th December, 1867, to Ann, daughter of Thomas Jones, of the Old Tunnel, Ebbw Vale. About three months after that we went to Colliers'-row where we have been living ever since. Have known prisoner James Holvey many years since—wo were boys together. About the end of last September he came to lodge with us, and paid 7s. a month up to 3rd of January instant, when lie left suddenly. He went out at eleven o'clock that morning and I never saw him again till I saw him in custody. My wife left home on the day following—viz., 4th January, while I was at work. I went out at 7.45 and returning at 4.30 found she was gone. The key of the door was given to me by Mrs. Locke, my next-door neighbour. Had no quarrel with my wife. She was as usual when I left. Had no suspicion that there was anything wrong between her and James Holvey. I immediately missed several articles some ornaments off the chest of drawers in the kitchen. Went up stairs and found my wife's box of clothes was gone, also some bed- clothes, and a flannel shirt of mine. Made inquiry that night and next morning, but could not" hear of my wife. Having heard something on Tuesday, I went to the house of Caroline Brittain, five doors from my place, received from her two quilts and a blanket which had been in ue on the prisoner's (James Hol- vey) bed. She also gave me five chimney ornaments and brass candlesticks, all of which I identified as my property. Called on Joseph Brian, next-door farther on, his wife gave me two feather pillows on the next night she gave me a milk jug and sugar basin, all my property, and which she said she had from my wife. Caroline Brittain also said she had the things from my wife. On the 7th instant I gave information to P. S. Griffiths, and in company with that officer and other persons I went to the house of Stephen Hoivey (father of James Holvey). P. C. Vaughan fetched a box down stairs which was opened in my presence by Sergeant Griffiths. It contained a quantity of clothing belonging to my wife and some things belonging to me. On looking at the articles now produced, I identify as my property two bonnets, one hat, three shawls, one turn-over, a black velvet jacket, black silk dress, three other dresses, and a parasol, forming a part of my wife's wearing apparel also a pin-cushion, two Bibles, two Testaments, flannel shirt, tea-pot, and the glass and china in fact, everything in the trunk is mine, except the articles of drapery not made up. I cannot swear to them.—James Hoivey Did you see me take them ?—Prosecutor I did not see you I carry anything away. Henry Anthony, sworn I am a locomotive haulier at Ebbw Vale. On Wednesday night, Dec. 30tli, I was going across the big bridge, about eight o clock, and at the Newtown end I met the prisoners Stephen and James Holvey, carrying the trunk now produced between them. I passed close by them, and the light from the works enabled me better to recognise them. I have no doubt whatever as to their being the persons I saw carrying the box. My brother Edward was with me.—Cross-examined by prisoner I saw you at the end of the bridge at the bottom of Newtown. Edward Anthony, brother of last witness, said he saw both prisoners on the night of the 30th December, carrying a box across the big bridge. Witness was sure it was them, as he spoke to them.-James Hoivey You did not see me.—Witness I saw you, I'll swear it. Martha Robins sworn, deposed to seeing prisoners on the night of the 30th December, carrying a box be- tween them through the Fifth-row, towards Stephen Holvey's house. Knew the prisoner's from childhood, and was sure it was them. Mary Jones, sworn, deposed that she was the wife of Thomas Jones, and stepmother to the wife of pro- secutor. Knew all the wearing apparel, except the turnover, to belong to Mrs. Newth. The two skirts produced were made by witness. Had no idea but that her step-daughter and her husband lived happily together, never having heard of any misunderstanding. Had no idea she was gone till the Monday, when pro- secutor came and told her. Police-sergeant Griffiths sworn, deposed that prose- cutor came to the station, and stated hi* loss. Went with him and P.C. Vaughan and a parish constable, named William Jones, to the house of Stephen Hol- vey. On demanding the stolen property, Stephen Holvey said, 1 have no goods, that I know of, be- longing to Charles Newth but there is a box there." Sent P.C. Vaughan upstairs, with Mrs. Holvey, and they returned with the box. It was locked, and Mr J. Holvey gave the keys up, one of which fitted the lock. Witness opened the trunk, and prosecutor at once iden- tified the property as his own. Another demand produced some glass and china, and teapot and sugar tongs. Prisoner was cautioned by witness, and replied, Indeed, I have given up all." Witness took posses- sion of the trunk and other property, and having re- ceived a warrant, went, in company with Chas. Newth and P.C. Vaughan, and, on further searching, the Coburg dress produced was found in a bedroom, upstairs. Stephen Holvey was then charged with steal- ing and receiving the various articles, the property of Charles Newth, and said 1 did not know what was in the box I thought it was prisoner's clothes."—On being asked, prisoner said he thought Jim was in Gla- morganshire. Prisoner was then taken into custody. Witness subsequently ascertained that the prisoner had accompanied the fugitives as far as Abergavenny. Witness, in company with Mrs. Newth's father, traced the pair to Hanley, in North Staffordshire, and found them in lodgings, at the house of Titus Simpson, in Rose-street. Read the warrant to James Holvey, who replied, "I have not stolen anything." Witness brought prisoner back, and Mrs. Newth returned at the same time with her father.—By Stephen Hoivey You gave the box up as soon as I demanded it, and you told the Missus" to look everything in the house belonging to Charles Newth. This being all the evidence, both prisoners were fully committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, at Usk. -Ball was accepted, themselves in £ 50, and two sureties each of £ 25. MONDAY. [Before the Rev. E. LEIGH.] A BAD CUSTODIAN.—Martha Jones was charged with stealing a black cloth jacket, flannel petticoat, chemise, and a stuff dress, belonging to Jane Williams. —Prosecutor deposed that she lived in Mount-street, Tredegar, and in November last went to lodge in High-street, with the prisoner, Martha Jones. Subse- quently witness went to a situation at Blaina, leaving the articles mentioned above in charge of prisoner till called for the clothes were valued at £ 2 witness came back to Tredegar on the 3rd of December, and on calling on the prisoner for the things, was told they were in pawn gave information to the police the jacket, petticoat, and dress produced were her (wit- nesse's) property, but the chemise had not been found had not given prisoner leave to pawn them, and did not owe her any money for lodgings.—P.S. Milkins deposed to apprehending the prisoner on the Pith inst. on a charge of stealing the articles enumerated. When charged, prisoner hesitated before making any reply, and then said she had taken them to Mr. Lyon's pawn shop witness went there and found the jacket, dress, and petticoat; the chemise he could nut find.—Cross-examined Had not heard prosecutrix say the things were taken from her box, nor that prisoner had otfere.d her the duplicates.—Louis Lyons deposed to advancing 9s. 9d. on the three articles to Martha Jones, who pledged them in her own name on the 2nd of November last; witness gave them up to Sergeant Milkins on the 12th iiist.-Tlie Bench com- mitted the prisoner for trial at Usk Quarter Sessions, but admitted her to bail. A DISHONEST COLLIER DETECTED. John James, collier, New Tredegar, was charged with robbing his fellow-workmen's trams in the pit at New Tredegar.—Robert Lonie, manager for Messrs. Powell's Duffryn Steam Coal Co. (limited), deposed that prisoner had worked at New Tredegar since the 2nd of October last in partnership with Henry Harding, who left in December, when Gomer Williams became prisoner's partner; the number of Harding's trams was 42, and Williams continued to use the same num- ber all trams from that stall would be numbered 42, and would be entered down in Gomer Williams's name after Harding left witness's attention was first called to some irregularities in the weight as far back as the 28th of November last; some colliers complained the machine-man was blamed, and a watch was kept underground to find if the complaints were well grounded on the 13th inst. Ezekiel Williams com- grounded on the 13th inst. Ezekiel Williams com- plained personally to witness of having lost a tram of coal, filled on the previous night; his number was 43 R a watch was then set night and day, and on the 14th inst., the night overman, William Evans, was instructed to examine all the double partings and see if No. 70 was marked on any of the trams by this time John James was suspected, and the foreman, Daniel Evans, had special instructions, after locking prisoner's lamp, to follow him into the work and on that day prisoner was caught marking No. 70 on three trams of coal in the parting prisoner was brought into the cabin, and when told of the offence, he said "I know nothing about numbers witness told him that he had received money on that number, which he denied; P.C. Young arrived, and prisoner was given into custody on reference to the pay sheet it was found that prisoner had received the following moneys on No. 70—Oct. 2nd, 3s 6d 17th 8s lOd; 31st, 15s 8d; Nov. 14th, 17s Od 28th' 20s 6d; Dec. 12th, 14s; 26th, 22s 2d; and Jan. 2nd, 12s 2d the sum he was entitled to receive up to the loth inst was 19s 7d altogether prisoner had received £ 5 14s Id for coal belonging to his fellow- workmen.—-Ezekiel Williams deposed as follows: I am a collier at New Tredegar, and have been there about nine months have worked in the level the last four months with Charles Roach; every collier has a distinguishing number, mine was 43 R • each collier also marks progressively the number of trams supplied to him once a fortnight have complained several times lately to the machine-man on the loss of weight; on the 12th inst. I left a tram marked 43 R and the progressive No. 22 on going down next morning I found the tram moved about 30 yards nearer the bottom of the pit, and my numbers were rubbed out, and No. 70 put on each side.—James Williams, collier, deposed Am a collier at New Tre- degar these six months I mark my trams 76 sent out nine marked 76 on Thursday last; the last pro- gressive number was 46 filled Janother tram, and left it on the heading marked it 76 and 48; tram 47 I had filled and left in the stall; on getting up the pit that night the banker called my attention ion to a loaded tram, which had been pushed among some empty trams on No. 4 pit knew it to be my tram the 76 was altered to 70 on both sides; the number of the tram 46 had been rubbed out on one side, but not enough on the other to prevent my discerning the original iiui-aber. -AV, Evans, night overman, deposed to examining every full tram on the morning of the 15th instant Noticed one marked 70, and came out of the pit at 5.50, before any of the colliers bad gone down, and reported the fact to Mr. Lonie, as directed.—Daniel Evans, one of the fireman, deposed to seeing and locking prisoner's lamp on the morning of the 15th January, at five mi- nutes past six. and followed him into the pit; he asked if Gomer Williams was down; he went back in the direction of the bottom of the pit; witness followed and saw him in the face heading, where he had no business to be; watched him mark the first two trams witness hid behind a tram, and saw prisoner stoop and rub the numbers out with his hands ex- posed his lamp, and asked him what he wanted there lie said he was bad, and was going out witness went back to the Polke parting, and found six trams full of coal; the first two and last but one were marked No. 70 prisoner saw witness examine them told him he must come with him (witness), and took him to lr. Lonie witness informed Mr. Lonie of what he had seen.—Gomer Williams deposed Ithat he worked in partnership with John James, at New Tredegar Col- liery their number was 42 knew nothing of No. 70 • did not send coal from their stall on trams marked 70 sometimes prisoner, and sometime he (witness) marked the trams witness drew the cash and divided with prisoner, but never had any money in No. 70, and knew nothing of James marking the trams so. \V m. Griffiths, weigher, deposed that the number between John James and partner was 42 noticed trams num- bered 70 coming up on the 17th October, 13 trams on the 14th November, 14 trams came out marked 70 and 18 trams on the 28th November; on December 12th, 13 trams December 26th, 18. trams 2nd January, 11; and on the 15th, 17 trams- the machine book was sent to the office, and each collier was paid according to that remembered Gomer Williams one day asking the weight of No. 42 witness gave it him, and asked him if he did not want to know about No. 70 he looked sur- prised, and said it did not belong to him.—P.C. Young deposed to apprehending prisoner at the top of the pit at eight o'clock, on 15th inst., and charging him with stealing coal from Ezekiel Williams, James Williams, and others.—Prisoner denied all knowledge of it.—Committed for trial. °
BLAENAVON.
BLAENAVON. ANNUAL TREAT. The Rev. J Jones, vicar, accord- ing to his annual custom, entertained a large'party of friends at the Vicarage on Thursday se'nnight. The guests consisted of the members of the church choir and the teachers of the Church Sunday Schools. The worthy Vicar and his family did all in their power to amuse their guests, and to make the entertainment in every way agreeable to them. Before separating, the rev. gentleman, in a feeling address, thanked his friends for their services in connection with the Church and Sunday Schools. In responding, Mr William Parry, on behalf of the guests warmly acknowledged the courtesy. A PAINFUL OCCURRENCE. — On Saturday last, Mrs. Morgan, wife of Mr. John Morgan, miner, whilst on her way home from the Company's offices, where she had been to receive her husband's and lodger's pay, lost a purse containing XS 6s. 3d. Every effort to reclaim it, has, up to this cate, proved unsuccessful. Morgan and his wife are respectable working people, and much sympathy is felt here for the loss they have sustained,
MAUUH.
MAUUH. A correspondent says—" I attended a penny read- ings last night at Magor, and must tell you that I was rather astonished at the manner in which they come out' in that ancient village. A few {minutes after having paid my penny and taken my scat, the Chairman addresed a crowded house, and called on one of his fncnlls to read. The reading, Good "W ives, was progressing favourably, when the door opened, and in walked a well-known character of the place, his face painted. in the most ludicrous manner, I with red and black paint. He might have given one the idea of an Indian brave on the war path but, in place of scalp, turf, and plume, there was a bald pate. The. etfeet of this sudden apparition, as an accom- paniment to Good Wives," was too much for the risible faculties of the audience, and they were let loose with a will. But this feeling soon gave place to one of indignation, from the fact of his ridiculous figure being backed up, and pushed to the front, by half-a-dozen farmers of the neighbourhood, who had evidently preconcerted this get up," iu order to disturb the audience and to throw contempt on the movement. Thereupon, the young men proceeded to turn him out. His absence, however, did not restore quiet on the contrary, the disturbers continued to interrupt the various readers, &c., to the close of the meeting. If you will kindly insert this true account of what took place, and it should meet the eyes of these parties, I hope they will be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, and stay away for the future."
BRYNMAW!!.
BRYNMAW! RIFLE VOLUNTEER CONCERT.—On Thursday the 14th inst., a very successful concert took place at the Griffin hotel assembly-room, in behalf of the funds of the 2nd Breconshire Volunteers, Host Wain prepared a most attractive programme, in which were com- prised some choice songs by noted vocalists. Mr. Norman Jones, pupil of Frank Mori, sang three, anI was vociferously encored in The Pearl Divers," a new song by Mr. Mori, and one of the best from the pen of that celebrated composer. Ir. T. Maddocks, of Newport, gave eight comic effusions, and amongst the most popular was "Bailey's engine," which was loudly re-demanded. Mr. Jacob Davies led a Troupe of volunteer, whose rendering of The Soldiers chorus," and "March of the Men of Harlech," pro- duced a marked effect, both peices being encored. lr. L. Williams (Penardd-y-de) played three peices cn the pedal harp, and was honoured with an encore. Mr. Caird, of Tredegar, also gave a Welsh air varied, which was well received, considering that the piano is not one of Cambria's favourite instruments. The lady vocalists were Miss Lewis, of Ebbw Vale, and Miss Greenland, of Beaufort, and their efforts were duly appreciated, both being favoured with an encore during the evening. The patrons were Crawshay Bailey, Esq., the gallant captain of the corps, and the other officers. A full and fashonable assembly hon- oured the great cause by being present, and as the prices were high and expenses low, doubtless the funds of the corps will be largely benefitted by the enterprise of Host Wain, who has on many previous occasions shown an amount of liberality towards the volunteers which proves him to be a true aud earnest friend of his comrades in arms.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. We recently published a paragraph stating that a Roman Catholic priest wished to celebrate Mass in the workhouse at Merthyr, on Christmay day, and was prevented by the Master. The following piece of insolence, on the subject, from the Westminster Gazette, is suggestive We published last week," says the writer," without a single word of comment, the refusal of the master of the workhouse at Merthyr to allaw Mass to be celebrated on Christmas morning at the Union. The master is allowed, it seems, dis- cretion but it is evident that he has had no judg- ment imparted to him, and he does not know how to acquire it. He is evidently by nature one of those bull-headed beef-faced masters of the poor, with whom Dickens has made us so familiar. His natural proclivities have not been checked by education, but lie appears uncouth, uncivil, just as if he had been turned out of a gutter and set up by accident to lord it over paupers and priests, who seek, on Christmas morning, to say Mass in a workhouse for the benefit, as the law allows, justice dictates, and charity com- mands, of the Catholic poor. But, no This master of the poor-this workhouse official of the English nation—this man turned out of some moral gutter, declares that the poor Catholics of Merthyr Work- house shall hear no Mass on Christmas morning, and he is as good as his word. But the conduct of this official guardian of the poor of Christmas Day wanted a finishing touch. He condescended to give a reason. He told the priest that the paupers would have plenty of "amusement in the Union that day without the performance of Mass." It strikes us as fortunate for the skin and hones of this master of the workhouse that his impertinence to the Rev. Father Burton was not overheard by the paupers. But after all it may be alleged truly enough, what can you expect from a hog but a grunt. ————
'"CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. INQUEST. An infant child, named Frederick William Lewis, was scalded to death on Tuesday, at Splotlands, by his mother having left him by the fire on which was a saucepan full of water, which *ell over the unfortunate child. An inquest was held, and a verdict of accidental death returned. TiiE BUTE DOCKS.—Rumours are afloat to the effect that very important alterations are about to be made relative to the management and working of the East Bute Dock. It is also said that Mr. Boyle has resigned the trusteeship, and that the above docks will be let. ACCIDENT.—A market gardener, named Oram, was thrown out of his cart on Saturday by the horse taking fright, while attending Cardiff market. Dr. Evans was in attendance, and had the injured man conveyed to his home in a cab. FIRE.-A fire broke out at the Grange-farm, a small place at Cathays, on Friday. The roof was covered with thatch, which was soon destroyed. There was no further damage. THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, CARDIFF V. THE RHY.MNEY RAILWAY COMPANY.—This case was heard in the Court of Queen's Bench on Saturday last. It raised an important question on the law of rating, arising out of the judgment in the Mersey Docks case, which, as the Lord Chief Justice recently observed, decided that all the cases upon the subject down to the time of Lord Mansfield, and from the time of Lord Mansfield to the present day, were wrong. The effect of thai decision, as stated by Mr. Justice Mellor to-day, was that the occupier of property which is valuable is rateable to his value, aud whether or not it is bcnelicial, whereas it had been previously supposed it was only a beneficial occupier who was rateable. The question arose on the present case thus :-The Marquis of Bute, or rather his trustees during his minority, upon land belonging to the Marquis of Cardiff, constructed a dock and wharves, and got an Act of Parliament authorizing them to take tolls and dues. A portion had been let to the railway company upon an agreement between them and the trustees of the Marquis that he should have the dues and tolls which were received by the com- pany there, they being reimbursed by the profits of the traffic thus attracted to their line. It was never supposed at the time of the contract that any question would arise about rating, and nothing was said about rates. But after the Mersey Dock case the parish in- sisted upon rating the railway company on the annual value of the tolls and dues they received. They, of course, protested that it was hard, indeed, to rate them in respect of profits received to the use of another man but they were met with the Mersey Docks case, and told that they were under the old and exploded fallacy as to beneficial occupation. They urged that the Marquis, who really received the profits, ought to be rated but they Avere told that he could not be rateable, as he was not occupier and they now appealed to this Court to see if, indeed, the Mersey Dock case put them in the position of being rated for profits which they only received for some one else. Mr. Field and Mr. Philbrick were for the parish Mr. Bulwer, Mr. H. Allen, and Mr. T. Allen were for the company.—The Court reserved their j udgment. SALVAGE CASE.—Some time after the police business was disposed of on Wednesday, the following salvage case was brought on. Mr. T. H. Stephens appeared for the owners and crew of the steam-tug Lightning, as claimants, and Mr, Ingledew for the owners and captain of a French lugger, St. Luke. A claim was male for services rendered by the above-named steam- tug on the 14th instant. The lugger was in distress on the Sands, having slipped her anchors in the Cardiff roads. Upon the crew of the Lightning per- ceiving the signal of distress on board the iugger, they put ont to her assistance, and in the attempt broke the rope thrown out by the lugger. The Lightning's hawser was then attached, and she succeeded in towing the lugger and four of her crew to a place of safety near the Dolphin. The lugger was laden with barley of the value of XGOO, and the lugger was worth X150. This was ngreerl to on b-tl, sirlee. The vahie of the Liuldning was put at X2000. The captain of the Lightning stated that at the time in question he steamed up to the lugger, which was near to the tail of the sands. The first rope broke, and on the second hawser being made fast witness remained until the tide ebbed, and the lugger was towed to the docks at 7 p.m. She had no chains or anchors on board. Witness's services lasted from 1 p. m. to 7 p.m. The weather was blowing fresh from the W.N. W. through- out the day, but there was not a very great sea, but a tidy heave" from the land. In witness's opinion the lugger, when the tide rose, would have been a total wreck. By Mr. Ingledew—When we went to her we knew she was aground. Had no conversation with any one on board the lugger. Did not hear the captain speak, neither did he (witness) see him. Did not otter to tow the lugger in for X5. Was quite aware that she could not come off until the flood, and we put on full steam to keep the Lightning off the sands. The Lightning's towing rope was slightly damaged. In answer to the Bench, wit- ness said the lugger, if she remained where he saw her and having no anchor or chains, would doubtless her and having no anchor or chains, would donhtless become a wreck. The captain of the lugger was ex- amined, and said he anchored in Penarth roads on Friday last, at four in the morning, and at that time his windlass broke. At a quarter past nine witness saw a hobler, whom lie thought was a pilot, and asked him to put the lugger on the mud. The lugger's sails were got up, and while going towards the mud touched the sands. Immediately afterwards witness hoisted a signal for a tug—it was half-mast and on the cap- tain of the Light-ning coming up, witness asked how much they would charge to tow the lugger off. The captain of the tug held up his hand and intimated the charge at X5. Witness threw out his own rope, which was broke at a sudden jerk from the tug. The steamer had no difficulty in getting the lugger off the sands. Witness had two anchors aud about ninety fathoms of chain on board, besides a warp. The lugger was in no d: nger of being lost. The anchors we have on board are ready for service on deck. The reason why I ordered the ship on the mud was in order to repair the windlass. The crew of the lugger all deposed to the captain of the Lightning agreeing to tow the lugger into port for £ 5. The Bench thought the claimants would be amply paid by a sum of £ 10. An order for that amount was given. THE FOUNDERING OF THE SOUTIIEUN EMPIRE.— For several days past much anxiety has been felt in in Liverpool in respect to the ship Southern-Empire which was supposed to have foundered with all on board on the night of the 21st December. The vessel, under command of Captain S. Dunlop, left New Or- leans for Liverpool on the 11th November, with a very valuable cargo, amongst which was 3699 bales of cotton. On the 21st December she was fallen in with by the ship, Aurora Australia, in lat. 44 N., long. 25 W. There was a strong gale blowing at the time, ac- companied with a very high sea. Captain Todd, of the A iirora Australia, bore down towards the ship, and shortened sail. When close under the ves- sel's lee he saw that the fore and maintopmasts, foreyard, bowsprit, and rudder-head were gone. There were some small fore and-aft sails set, two warps out ahead, with something attached. When within speaking distance, Captain Todd asked the captain of the Southern Empire if the ship was leaky, and was answered in the negative. He then asked if he iwished to abondon his ship, and the reply was, "Yes," with the request that he should stand by him during the night until the morn- ing, when he would abandon the vessel. During the night a fearful gale sprang up from the west, and the Aurora Australia laboured tremen- dously, the enormous seas breaking over the vessel continually, and the pumps constantly work- ing. At eight o'clock the next morning nothing could be seen of the Southern Empire, and even if she had been close no assistance could have been s rendered, as the gale was terrific at the time, and the sea running fearfully high. Captain Todd then came to the conclusion that she must have gone down during the night, with all on board. This supposition was strongly supported by the captain of the barque Miranda, which reached Liverpool several days since. When in lat. 45 N., Ion. 22 W., on the 25th December, the Miranda passed several bales of cotton, and on the following day a quantity of timber and wreckage was likewise passed. The two reports agreeing so, the general opinion was, that Captain Dunlop, his wife, and child, and the crew of the Southern Empire had all been drowned. On Sa- turday last, however, a telegram was received in Liverpool from Cardiff, stating that Captrin Dunlop and one half of the crew of the Southern Empire had reached that port, and that the remainder, with the exception of one man, who had been drowned, were on board the Dutch barque Hermanio, and would no doubt be landed at Madeira.
CINDERFORD.
CINDERFORD. PARTIAL DESTRUCTION OF THE NEW TOWN-HALL BY FIE-RE. -This new hall, which has been in the course of construction nearly two years, was discovered soon after midnight on Saturday to be on fire. The dis- covery was made by P.C.'s Critchley and Cole, who at once raised an alarm, and succeeded in getting together 200 or 200 persons, who were quickly organ- ised in two companies. The seat of the fire was ascertained to be in a small chamber on the second floor. Mr. James W hite was despatched to Coleford for the new fire engine and staff. To protect the principal hall was the main oblect of those who took a leading part in extinguishing the fire, and by a deter- mined effort this was done. Whilst the men were throwing water on the flames, the upper floor fell in with a heavy crash and soon afterwards the roof followed. The estimated cost of the damage is up- wards of £ 300, and Mr. Marfell, who is finishing the joinery work,will be a sufferer, the whole of his work- men's tools, benches, &c., having been burnt. It was not until six o'clock that the fire brigade reached the spot, by which time the fire was subdued. The building is believed to be uninsured, and the loss will therefore fall upon the shareholders, several of whom are working-men. lr. Hoskold thinks the fire must have been a wilful act.
PONTYPOOL.
PONTYPOOL. THE PoNTYrooL NEW AMATEUR MINSTRELS gave an entertainment at the Town Hall, on Thursday night to an overflowing audience. The following com- prise the troupe :— 1 Bones Mr. J. Lloyd 2 First Violin.Messrs. Sewell & Winterhalder 3 Second Violin M. A. Hair 4 Flute Mr. J. Ellwards 5 First Cornet Mr. T. King 6 Second Cornet Mr. J. H. Wingfield 7 Tambo Mr. H. Davis 8 Viola Mr. T. Fletcher 9 Violoncello .Mr. W. Squires 10 Contra Basso .Mr. T. Waite 11 Banjos Messrs. Buii(ly &Leii-is j 12 Speaker Mr. B. P. Haddock Conductor.Mr. W. Sewell Pianist.Mr. C. Dauncey —All of these gentlemen had taken great pains to per- fect themselves in their parts, and acquitted them- selves very creditably. Mr. H. Davis has few who can compete with him as a comic singer and Mr. Waite, though no song was allotted to him, highly amused the company by some impromptu bits of fun. Mr. John Lloyd, the "star" singer of the troupe, gave all his songs with much feeling, and all his com- rades ably assisted him. Mr. Sewell, as conductor, proved that he was the right man in the right place, and had evidently taken every measure to ensure success. The entertainment was repeated on Friday night. The programme was as follows :— I FIRST PART. Overture-" Little Topsy" Band Comic Song & Chorus—"LookoutBoys"Mr. H.Davis Song&Chorus— I'm dreaming, M illie"Mr. J. Llovd Song & Chorus j j M, Comic Song & Chorus j j Mr. H. Davis Son, -1 Chorus—"Nellie Ray" -Alr, W. Squires Song & Chorus { j Mr. J. Lloyd Comic Song & Chorus j H^nt"C°°U | Mr. H. Davis Song—"Hark, I hear an Angel sing"Mr. A. Hair Comic Song & Chorns-"Julietta BeU"lr. J. Lloyd Overture—" Uncle Tom" Band SECOND PART. Ballad—" My pretty Jane" Mr. J. Lloyd Comic Song-" Old Ebenezer Clain \ir. H. Davis Duet, Violin, and Piano ) Messf • Sewe11 ( and Deacon Quartette j j NiggerLecttire-"On things in general"Mr. H. Davis Burlesque—"King Alfred and the Cakes" King Alfred Mr. H. Davis Guthrum, Leader of the Danish Forces Mr, J. Lloyd Mr. Smith, Baker Mr. C. Dauncev Mrs. Smith (his wife) Mr. G. L. Lewis ACCIDENT.—A serious accident has befallen the Rev Mr Marriott, of Bristol. He had arrived at Nanty- derry station with Mr. Byrde, jun and was walking towards Goytre-house. where he was going to pay a visit, when in the darkness he missed his footing and fell a depth of some twenty feet into a culvert over which the line passes. His arm was broken very badly but under the care of Ir. Essex, of Ponty- pool, he is going on favourably. POLICE COURT.—SATURDAY. [Before H. BYRDE, Esq., and Rev. J. C. LLEWELLIN.] BAD PARENTS MAKE BAD CHILDREN.—Mary Jane Thomas, the little girl who waa rccontly obart^ed. w i'uii stealing half-a-crown from the till of Ir. Brinkworth, was now charged with stealing a pair of boots belong- ing to Charles Jordan, of Blaenavon.—She pleaded guilty.—Superintendent M'Intosh said that the pa- rents of the child were both drunkards that the father was a ganger on the railway and that the mother was the women who was last week sent to Usk prison for being found in a cellar at the house of William Hemmiugs, Blaenavoon.-Remanded for a week, and sent to the workhouse in the meantime. AN UNSUPPORTED CITIRGE. -George Watkins, alad of respectable appearance, was charged with house- breaking at Goytre.—Mr. Greenway defended.-The prosecutor, Henry Plaisted, deposed that his house was broken open some time on the 5th of December last, during his absence, and that a box in his bedroom was partly wrenched open, and a quantity of loose silver and coppers taken out. There was the mark of the heel of a boot left on a sheet that lay on the floor of a bedroom, and the mark was about the size of de- fendant's boots.—The only other evidence at all effect- ing the accused, was that of another lad, who said he saw him near Plaisted's gate on the day named.—The case was dismissed. å HELPING A FRIEND AND HELPING HIMSELF.—Isaac Williams was charged with obtaining XIO, by means of a forged order, from the Foresters' Benefit Society, at Crumlin.—Mr. Pugh, secretary to the society, de- posed that he paid Eli to prisoner on a written order, which purported to be signed by Mrs..Phillips, of Blaenavon, who was entitled to it in consequence of the death of her husband.—Mrs. Phillips now said that she sent prisoner for the money, and paid his fare to Crumlin she believed he did it as a good action, and got on the "spree" afterwards.—Defendant, who had got drunk and spent £ 1 2s. of the money, was dis- charged, and promised to pay back the amount that he had got rid of. ANOTHER UNSUPPORTED CHARGE.—James Meredith was charged with stealing an axe, the property of his uncle, Philip Lewis, at Glascoed.—It appeared that he merely took the axe from one place, to cut a stick, and left it in another place, in consequence of forgetfulness. —The case was dismissed, and the prosecutor ex- pressed his regret that the accused had been taken into custody. AFFILIATION.—William Williams was charged with being the father of the illegitimate child of Rebecca W illiams, of Abersyclian. —He consented, in writing, to an order to pay Is. 6d. a week. COUNTY COURT.—TUESDAY. [Before J. M. HERBERT, Esq.,] The number of causes left for hearing this day were 94. the majority of which were petty claims by tra- velling drapers, and for small sums for grocery goods. Among those heard were the following — Mabe v. Jfatki)zs. -Plaintiff sought to recover Is. 4d. for groceries. Defendant thought to get out of the demand by pleading that she received parohial relief. His Honour, having ascertained that she was a pauper when the goods were obtained, told her that she had no business to get in debt, and was in the eye of the law, guilty of fraud, in contracting a debt which she had no means of paying. He therefore ordered payment, but in trilling instalments. Sketch v. IV. Richards, Pontneuiydd.—Plaintiff, a builder, living at Newport, sought to recover £4 for plans supplied. The case had been adjourned from last Court, as defendant's wife then asserted that her husband never ordered the plans. Mr. Greenway now appeared for Richards, who said that the plaintiff was told that he would not be wanted, but afterwards obtained £2 from him as a liquidation of the amount, but deceived him by giving a receipt as if the £ 2 was paid on account.—Defendant's wife, who appeared to have a very flippant tongue, deposed to a conversation which she said she held with plaintiff at Newport.— The plaintiff, however, denied this conversation, and that he deceived defendant about the receipt.—His Honour could not understand a person repudiating having given an order, and then paying X2 on account. He therefore gave judgment for plaintiff for k2 10s., which would leave 10s. to be paid besides that plaintiff had already given a receipt for. John Francis v. James Williams.-Plaintiff sued for the balance of the value of a clock and a table, which he sold to Mrs Williams in her first husband's time. -The Judge told him that a widow was not re- sponsible for debts contracted during her husband's life, unless the husband left her with means. In the present case, the widow was left a pauper, and judg- ment was given for defendant. Greenway and Bytheway v. Evans.-This was an action on an I O U. Mr Greenway gave evidence, and a judgment was given in his favour. Evan Hopkins v. John Rem -This was a replevy case, damage being laid at £ 5. Mr W. H. Lloyd for plaintiff, and Mr Greenway for defendant.— It ap- 3Mpaa—i——— peared that the parties farmed adjoining lands at Blackwood. Mr Hopkino' cattle frequently strayed, and on the 24th October, four horses broke into Rees's clover. Mr Recs estimated the damage at 10s but only impounded one Qf the horses.—His Honour told him that he could only make that one horse respon- sible for its own share of the damage, namely 3s 4d.- It appeared that the colt which he impounded was a regular horse rampant, and actually broke down part 0 a strong six-foot stone wall of the pound in which it was placed. After a great deal of evidence as to the state of the fence, His Honour gave judgment for the detendant, and assessed the damage at 3s 4d. —at- torney and witness allowed. John Bees v. Ecna Hopkins.—The above-named parties here changed pkces. Mr Hopkins' cattle strayed again on to Mr lien's land on the 18th of December, and one of Mr Hopkins' cows knocked a horn off one of Mr Lees s cows, rendering it necessary to put her under a farrier s treatment. "The dama-e was estimated at £ 2. Tne Judge gave judgment for plaintiff for £ 1 and costs. Giorge loveyx. Lvait Ju)vThese parties were contractors under the Ebbw Vale Company. They brought one action to recover £ 12 18s 9d for work and labour done, but only got a verdict f c,r X I 7s 2d, which had been paid into court. A second action, brought by Toyey to recover £14 4s. for wrongful dismissal, was withdrawn.—Mr Charles Bradgate appeared for plaintiff and Mr Greenway fur defendant. George Roberts v. Jane Morris.—This case, which which had been referred to His Honour from the Court of Queen's Bench, was further adjourned by consent. BANKRUPTS. —Elizabeth Jones, White, Hart Inn, Pontypool, and Thomas Brace, miner1 Varteg, passed their last examination, supported by Mr W. H. Lloyd. Thomo.s Lewis, cattle dealer, of Penmaen, alsQ came up for last examination, but a farmer name d Jones laid before His Honour a written document, which induced him to order that bankrupt's papers should be amended, and that there should be a search- ing inquiry at next court.
CHEPSTOW.
CHEPSTOW. COUNTY COURT.—FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. [Before J. M. HERBERT, Esq., Judge.] There were a large number of plaints entered -as usual, many of which had been settled out of Court. The following were the only cases of interest- Edicard William Stanford r. John Jones.-The plaintiff resides in London, and the defendant, who is a painter, at Lyuney, occupied a house the property of the plaintiff. This action was to recover X3 rent of a cottage for four months, which the defendant had taken from the outgoing tenant at £ 2 5s. per quarter.—A female neighbour of the de- fendant appeared, and said that the parties were in very bad circumstances, the man being out of work most of the last nine months.—The Judge said that more than the quarter s rent could not be recovered. —Another person who had a plaint a.IiiiEt defendant confirmed the statement that defendant's circum- stances were oad.—His Honour said that more than £ 2 os. could not be allowed, and gave judgment for X2 5s., at 2s. Gel. per month. ° Priest v. Tf illiams.—This case was adjourned from the November Court. when plaintiff sought to recover the sum of f4 odd for attending a pony.—The plaintiff is a farrier carrying on business at Chepstow, and the defendant a clergyman residing at Caldicot. The latter had a favourite pony, and it appears that in the course of last year this pony was gored by a bull, and the bailiff, named Davies, in conjunction with another servant, named Phelps, are said to have sent for Mr. Priest, who attended the pony and restored it to health.—The defence was that Davies had no right to employ the complainant in defendant's name, who alleged that he knew nothing of the accident until some time afterwards, if so, he should have em- ployed his own farrier, and not a person he knew nothing about. Ultimately the case was adjourned for the production of the bailiff, who, it was said, would prove that he had authority to employ the de- fendant. To-day Davies appeared in Court, and said he did not instruct Phelps to employ defendant.— His Honour ruled that no bailiff residing on a farm, where the principal also resided, had any right to pledge his master's credit, and accordingly defendant was not liable. He dismissed the case, and advised plaintiff to sue the party who had employed him. ANOTHER RENT CASE. Morgem v. IIenvy Hall. The litigants reside at Undy, in the parish of Magor. The plaintiff in this action sought to recover i'2 5s.. for rent. The house was let to defendant by plaintiii's sister, at -14 10s. a year, but defendant had paid nothing for the last six months. He promised to pay a portion when lie killed his pig, but, according to plaintiff s statement, month after month had elapsed, but no payment had been made.—The Judge: What is defendant ?—Plaintiff A labourer.—Judge How can he pay the money ?—Plaintiff Forthwith, yrrnr Honour. —Judge What, a- labourer pay three or four pouuds forthwith ?-Pla"-iitiff Yes, he is well off. -J ndge: Well, I am [glad of that. I wish al] labourers were in the same position.-At this stage of a e the proceedings defendant came into court, and having been put in the box, stated that he only earned 12s. a week, and had a family of four children. Hard times had prevented him from discharging the debt.—The Judge Plaintiff states that you are a man of means. (.Laughter.)—Defendant I wish I was.—An order for 5s. a month was made. Richard Cotton v. John Jones.-Plaintiff, a grocer of Lydney, sued the defendant, who is a painter in the same town, for £ 1 9s. 6d. for grocery goods supplied. —It was shown that the circumstances of defendant were bad, andjplaintiff offered to accept 2s. Gd. a month, which was ordered. Smith v. Jri{liams.- This was a claim of X3 7s., for grocery goods.—The parties reside at Caldleot.-De- fendant did not appear, and plaintiff's niece, Clara Jane Harris, proved the debt.—Judgment for 10s. a month. Parneley Y. Prosser.-This was an action to recover a debt for coal supplied by plaintiff, who carries on the business of a coal merchant at Chepstow.—The "manager, William Taylor, appeared to prove the debt, and put in plaintiff's book, to show the amount claimed.—The Judge said this was not evidence, and asked for the book in which the original entry had been made.—Witness said he could not produoo it, whereupon His Honour said, You had better get out of the box, and let some one go in who can prove the debt. It is evident you can t."—Witness then retired, and the next case was proceeded with. Creese v. James.—Plaintiff, a brewer, &c., at Chep- stow, claimed ISs. for beer supplied in cask, to defen- dant.—The latter did not appear.—Judgment for plaintiff. 15,1112e v. rJulul Prosscr.-This was a claim of £16 18. 6d. for beer and hops supplied at different times.—An order for payment in a week was made. — Defendant did not appear. Sandy</rd and King v. Thomas Herland.-Plaintiffs sought in this action to row £ 11 3s for beer, &c., supplied to defendant, who is a beerhouse keeper in Steep-street, Chepstow. Plaintiffs pressed for pay- ment forthwith, but defendant's wife asked for a little time inasmuch as the goods were not yet sold.—His Honour said that he could not exercise discretion in this case, for if plaintiffs had taken out a summons under section 2, it would have empowered them to sign judgment at once, but ultimately he prevailed upon the plaintiff's agent to allow defendant a fort- night.—This was agreen to. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES.—Smith v. HuUet.—Plain- tiff, who is a grocer at Caldicot, asked for judgment against defendant, who is a puddler working in the same village- An order of the Court was made five months ago, and in answer to an inquiry why the money had not been paid, defendant's wife stated that times had been bad, in consequences of the breakages at the works. When employed full time he only had £ 1 per week, but lately it did not average 14s, out of which they had to live. -Jud,e ordered an instalment to be paid before the next Court otherwise a commit. ment would be made out. Jones v. Jle)-re tt. --An order for payment of £ 6 odd was made some time ago against defendant, who was executor to his father's estate, and who resides at Lydney the plaintiff is carrying on business as a draper at CliepstoNN-. James Evans appeared for plaintiff. -The debt was contracted by the father, but the defendant was left in possession of the household effects, and also received payment of £100 from a po-- licy of insurance upon his father's life, but when the creditor applied for payment of several claims, de- fendant could give no satisfactory replies to the inqui- ries made.—His Honour said he could not commit de- fendant, inasmuch as he had not been sued as the exe- cutor to the estate, and it not being a private debt. —Defendant, however, consented to pay 10s a month, which His Honour sanctioned, but subsequently His Honour said (having read the statute) that he must withdraw the order, but advised plaintiff to take out a fresh summons charging defendant with wasting the assets.-The existing action was then dismissed. —Mr. Evans stated that some of the furniture of de- fendant's father was in possession of a daughter.- His Honour said if the things could be found plaintiff had power to distrain upon them at once. Harris v. Sizow. -This was a claim of £1 3s 4d, and was adjourned from last Court for the production of a book.—Judgment was now given for plaintiff at 6s. a month. Dobbs v. Brain. -Claim, 16s for lodgings and atten- dance on a boy in the employ of defendant, who is a farmer at Hewelsfield. The boy in question was at defendant's house one Sunday, and accidentally broke his leg, and during his disablement was left at defen- dant's house, where he was lodged and waited upon. Hence the claim. Judgment was given fcr 8s,