Monmouthshire Merlin

THE llledk NEWPORT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1877. MUNICIPAL MATTERS. IN Newport a municipal storm has been raised which threatens to be destructive to the hopes of some of the members whose tenure of office is about to expire, and who seek re- election. The most vehement display of the furious elements was witnessed at the Town Hall on Monday evening, at the ratepayers' meeting convened by the Mayor. This meet- ino- had been summoned at the request of someting more than a hundred burgesses, who considered that the retiring members of the Council should be called upon to render'1 an account of their stewardship." In the ab- stract, there can perhaps be no valid objection to this kind of gathering; but such a scene as that of Monday evening last, may well render some doubtful if ratepayers' meetings in New- port possess any real utility. It comports with an Englishman's idea of a fair field and no favour," that candidates for municipal honours who have already had opportunity of serving their fellow-townsmen, should, from time to time, meet their constituents, either for counsel or for explanation, or both. But this carries with it the idea of a deliberative assembly, in which some are to speak, and some to listen and weigh the statements submitted to them. Up to a certain point the meeting of Monday partook of this character; but during the last hour or thereabouts the whole affair was farcical. It became in no degree a question of producing conviction by argument, but of making an impression by lung-power- not an array of logical forces against strongly- entrenched prejudices and overweening-con- ceit; but a struggle by the speaker, by sheer vocal strength, to rise above the din and clamour with which he was assailed. Now and then, just for a brief period, he would find himself sailing along over a comparatively smooth set but the moment he gave utterance to a-sentiment not in harmony with the views of the more demonstrative members of his audience, the storm would suddenly arise- hootings, hissings, and contemptuous cries of many kinds would reach, his ears, utterly drowning his voice, and leaving him, for the moment, in a state of pitiful discomfiture, While, however, this kind of treatment gave play to the wit and merriment of many in the audience who were bent rather upon fun than business, it also developed the pluck and mettle of the orators against whom it was directed. In several instances—signally by Mr. ENOCH GRIFFITHS, Mr. J. R. RICHARDS, and two or three luckless burgesses who sought to be heard at a later period of the evening—the qualities of stern resistance and -indignant defiance were impressively displayed; and the heroic efforts of these speakers to rise above the surging waves of clamour, might have touched even the sublime, had it been possible to divest the. affair of its essentially ridiculous aspect. To witness some of the speakers wildly gesticulating, wiping the per- spiration from their heated brows, forming their lips to sounds that never reached the ears of the assembly, and then slaking their thirst with the water which some considerate soul bad foreseen would be necessary, was a sight long to be remembered but how much light upon municipal questions was lost to the burgesses-and what floods of oratory were dammed up never to be released, through the jocularity of some and the ill-tempers of others, must now be matter of conjecture. This, how- ever, is beyond doubt-that whatever may have been the object of the memorialists at whose request the burgesses were convened, the meet- ing was an absolute failure for consultative purposes, and could be regarded as repre- sentative of the general body of ratepayers only in the slightest possible degree. Yet to those present who had power to control their indignation, there was a compensating circum- stance-the scenes enacted were now and then thoroughly amusing, and left upon some minds the impression that if gatherings of burgesses in Newport have no greater merit, they afford the opportunity for a hearty laugh, and show local demagogues in their true colours. We speak thus plainly of the matter for good reasons. It is desirable, upon many grounds, to call a spade a spade." It is equally de- sirable that the meeting of Monday should be recognised as composed, to a large extent, of enthusiastic economists and inveterate wags— believers in what Mr. PARNALL not inantly termed a threepenny-bit policy, and men whose sole aim was amusement. This premised, it could not be termed, Ïn any worthy sense, a representative assembly. For a full idea of the matters discussed we- must refer the reader to our report in another page. Chief among them were topics which have long since become stock subjects of debate in local circles. The Marshes and the Friars' Fields properties, the Tredegar Wharf Com- pany's leases, the Borough Improvement Act, the Surveyor's, Salary, the widening of streets, the Black Horse, the George and Dragon, and the Horse and Jockey were all introduced with becoming pomp and circumstance The several speakers stated the part they hnd taken in reference to these questions, and fell into the defensive, explanatory, or conciliatory mood as the temper of the meeting seemed to require. Mr. JACOB did good service in his address, by letting in light upon the methods by which contests are got up in Newport, and show- .1 ec ing up the economic spirit which subjects the borough to heavy election expenses while yet effecting no useful change in the constitution of the Council. It is desirable, upon many grounds, that a check should be put upon back-stairs devices and ill-disguised intrigues which, while affecting regard for the public good, have in them no element by which that object can be promoted. In the main, the opposition raised to retiring candidates is with- out justification, and, looking over the list of fresh nominations, many will be ready to in- quire what advantage is to be secured by the changes sought to be effected. The cry of economy which has been raised, even if it were admitted that here or there an impolitic out- lay has been made, is egregiously iusafficient as a ground for the action which has been taken. It has been abundantly shown that, y L,, under the policy of the Council, as at present constituted, the borough property is becoming productive, and that the existing members have well before their minds the purpose of reducing the rates, and thus relieving public ) burdens. Even if the financial aspect of the question were the only one worthy of thought, what more than this could the new aspirants to office accomplish ? It may be hoped, how- ever, that the ratepayers will see, upon reflec- tion, that something more than a determination to vote against every improvement demanding outlay, is required in a member of the Cor- poration. It now only remains that we should state the order of battle, as disclosed in the nomina- tions made on Tuesday. In the East Ward MESSRS. FOTHERGILL andGuiFFiTHS are opposed by Mr. WILLIAM OLIVER; in the Central Ward the seats of MESSRS. PARNALL and WEST are challenged by Mr J. R. RICHARDS and Mr JOHN HOLMES; in the North Ward MESSRS. JACOB and GRAHAM have to meet Mr SAMUEL Goss and Mr R. H. RICHARDS and in the South Ward MESSRS. ROGERR and W. JONES are unopposed.

B A P TIS TUNION. The following is a statement of the amount col- lected for the several objects at the various meetings held in this town during the Session of the Baptist Union n I Oct. 8.—Commercial-st Baptist Chapel—iNcwport Infirmary 12 8 8 Oct. 8.—Maindee Baptist Chapel—Ditto 6 3 6 Oct, 9.—Victoria-road Chapel-Baptist Mission- ary Society 4 2 7 Oct. 9.—Victoria Hall (Morning)—Baptist Mis- sionary Society 23 8 9 Oct. O.—Victorift Hall (Evening) — Baptist Missionary Society 20 2 9 Oct. 9.-Stow-hill Baptist Chapel—Baptist Mis- sionary Society 12 1 0 Oct. 10.—Victoria Hall (Evening)—Local Ex- penses of Session 17 11 2 Oct. IO.-Cominereiil road Baptist Chapel- Local Expenses of Session 4 15 4 Oct. 10.—Baptist Temple-Local Expenses of Session 1 5 11 Oct. 10.—Charles-street Baptist Chapel—Local Expenses of Session 2 7 3 Oct. 11.—Victoria Hall — Local Expenses of Session 20 17 2 Oct. 11.—Commercial-street Baptist Chapel— Local Expenses of Session 2 5 11 .E12710 0 Summary. For Newport Infirmary 18 12 2 For Foreign Missions 59 15 1 For Local Expenses 49 2 9 X127 10 0 J. W. LANCE, Chairman.

-=-_n ¡nut gc;ttR Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths' not exceeding 25 words, may be inserted for a prepay- ment of ONE SHILLING each. If more than 25 words, (EIGHTEENPENCE should be remitted. When orders for insertion are given without prcpayment, the chatfle is SIXPENCE FOR EACH 10 WORDS, or proportion there jf.] BIRTHS. BIRCH AM.—On the 18th inst., at Craiglas, Breconshire, the wife of F. T. Bircham, of a son. HOLLINGDALE.—On the 25th inst., the wife of W. J. Hollmgdale, grocer, Commercial-street, Newport, of a son. MARRIAGE. HowiESON—DouGLAs.—On the 17th inst., at Newport, Mon., by the Rev. W. Howieson, W. D. Howiesen, of London, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Douglas, minister of Stow Hill Chapel, Newport, Mon. DEATHS. ROBINSON. On the 11th inst., at Benghazi, on the Coast of Africa, on board the SS. C. W. Anderson, Alfred John, the deeply lamented and dearly loved son of John and Elizabeth Robinson, Schools, Marshfield, aged 24 years. JONEs,-In the Em Vadinot, Paris, Philip Jones, Esq.. of Llanarth, aged 87 years.—E.I.P. LEWIS.—On the 18th inst., at Tredegarville, Cardiff, Emma, wife of James Lewis, late of this town, aged 44 years. BEYNON.—On the 20th inst., at Vaindre Hall, St. Mellous, the residence of her son-in-law, John Cory, l Esq., Elizabeth Ann, widow of the late John Beynon, Esq., aged 81 years. •JONES.—On the 22nd inst., at Merchant-street, Mr. Edward Frost Jones, aged 46 years.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. DEBATING AND JL^TITAIU' SOCIETY.-The usual weekly meeting of this society was held in the Court Room, Town Hall,on Ftiday evening last, when, in accordance with the published programme, the evening was devoted to readings from Shakespeare. Acts 1 and 2 of "The Merchant of Venice," were read, and afterwards commented upon by the members pre- sent. According to the programme, these readings will be continued fortnightly throughout the session. the intervening meetings being occupied with debates, etc. The debate for this (Friday) evening, will be on the question, Is Emigration detrimental to the interests of this Country ?" The selected speakers are Messrs. H. Howell, A .Stonehouse, and J.K.S o:te, affirmative; and Messrs. T. H. Hazell, J. N. Sanders, and T. Christophers, negative. LIQUIDATIONS BY ARHANGEMENT.-J. vVilliams, Newport, Monmouthshire, fishmonger and poulterer H. Peach, Griffithstown, Llanvrechva Upper, Mon- mouthshire, general dealer and postmaster D. Price, Stow Park, Newport, master shipowner W. Evans, Treherbert, Glamorganshire, bootmaker W. Shrieber, Maesteg, Glamorganshire, jeweller and watchmaker; William Jones, 31, Dillwyn-street, Swansea, grocer B. Wood, Gloucester, dealer W. Phillips, Durslev, Gloucestershire, brewer and cooper J. Hughes, late of Pontardulais, but now of the Mumbles, Glamorgan- shire, colliery proprietor F. B. Wonnacott, Swansea, brass finisher and plumber G. Hill, Pontardulais, Glamorganshire, market gardener L. Pond, Swansea, printer, stationer, and bookbinder; D. Watkins, Morriston, Glamorganshire, licensed victualler; L. Morgan, Glen Neath, Glamorganshire, innkeeper and contractor M. Perkins, Mountain Ash, near Aberdare, grocer; J. Ferguson, Tondu, near Bridgend, Gla- morganshire, brickmaker and builder W. J. Martin, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire, shipbuilder. WESLEYAN MISSIONS.—On Sunday last, ser- mons were preached in the Wesleyan Chapel, Com- mercial-street, Newport, by the Rev. T. J. Choate, of Cardiff, in connection with the anniversary of the local branch of the Wesleyan Missionary Society. On Monday evening a public meeting was held in the Chapel. In the absence of the Mayor, who had been announced to attend, but was prevented, the chair was occupied by Mr. W. Christophers. After the I eading of a report by the Rev. J. Rodwell, (from which it appeared that there is a serious deficiency in the funds of the Society), interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev. C. H. Bishop, A. J. O. Lyle, and T. J. Choate. A collection was made at the closc in aid of the mission fund. The Bishop of Llandaff has collated the R v W. Watkins, vicar of Glyntaf, to the vicarajje of Bassaieg. Mr. Watkins will be succeeded at Glyntaf by the Rev. T. Rogers, the present curate. Mr. R.. li. Webb, of Monmouth, has been appoiuted lecturer on "Astronomy," &c., at St. John'?, Cambridge, of which college he is a Fellow. I I NEWPORT CATTLE MAIJKET, WEDNESDAY.— The attendance was large, but the requirements of dealers were met. There was hardly an average of beef, but the sheep department was well filled. Fat pigs were scarce, but stores plentiful. Theie was little change in prices. Prices as follows :—Best beef cattle, 8d to S £ d per lb second quality, 6Ad to 7d per lb mutton (wethers), 9d per lb ewes, 8^ to 8 £ d per lb porkers, 10.3 6d to 11s per score bacon pigs, 10s to 10s 3d per score. ROYAL ALBERT HALL. — Messrs. James Ewins and Son, announce their next grand evening concert and organ recital for Monday next. Herr Rudersdorff, whose marvellous performance on the violoncello was so enthusiastically appreciated at a recent concert, will appear and play several solos. Mr. George Rogers is announced to preside at the grand organ, and he will be supported by Miss Gertrude Lewis of Cardiff. Lovers of music may con- tidently expect a rich musical treat. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday morning a middle aged man named Edward Frost Jones, residing in Merchant-street, was found dead in bed. An inquest has been held, and a. verdict of Found dead," returned. Deceased leaves a widow and children. SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY.—Mr. James Graham put up several house properties for sale, at the Queen's Hotel, on Wednesday afternoon. A dwelling house, 9. York-piace, which is held for an unexpired term of 980 years, or thereabouts, was knocked down to Mr. D. Lewis, of Newport, for £ -100. Several other dwelling-houses were not sold, in con- sequence of the reserve fund not being reached. The celebrated Black Horse, which is the property of the corporation, and which has been recently renovated, was put up at the last. Biddings ou the house were somewhat tardy, and the highest sum reached was £:34;). The reserve sum, however, was £400, con- sequently the house was not sold. It may be stated that there is no ground rent on the property and it is freehold for about 26 years. FIRE.—A fire broke out in the warehouse of Mr. Ross, Church-street, Pill, on Monday morning, but was fortunately prevented from spreading to any very serious extent. The reel and hose were promptly brought to the spot by a staff of police, but thanks to the assistance rendered by neighbours, the fire had been subdued before their arrival. FOOTBALL,—To morrow afternoon a match will be played between Roath (Cardiff) and Newport, on the new ground of the Athletic Club, commencing at 3.15. <:I HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—A harvest thanks- giving service was held in St. Luke's Church, on Friday evening last. The church was decorated in a most appropriate aud pleasing manner, great taste beiug displayed in the disposition of the various decorative aids. A large sheaf of corn was conspicuous in the centre chancel window, while fruit ad flowers were freely disposed about the interior of the sacred building. The window sills were tilled in with choice plants and graceful ferns. The prayers were intoned by the Rev. Edward Prothero, vicar of •Llantarnam, and a most excellent sermoa was preached by the Rev. J. H. Protheroe, vicar of Mountain Ash. The service was full choral, and the choir sang the anthem The Earth is the Lord's" remarkably welL, Miss Matthews presiding at the organ. There was a large congrega- 'di I I tion, and the offertory was devoted to the Llandaff Church Extension Society, and general Church ex- penses. MONMOUTIISHIKE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.—This society has arranged for the delivery of a series of six lectures during the ensuing session. The first of the series was given last evening at the Town Hall, when there was a large attendance. Mr. William Pengelly, F.R.S., F.G.S., was the lecturer, and he succeeded in investing his subject, "Kent's Cavern, Torquay, with a large amount of interest, and securing the care- ful attention of his audience. The chair was taken by Thomas Cordes, Esq., M.P., who made some exceed- ingly appropriate observations. We trust that these interesting lectures will be largely attended. NEWPORT MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—The fol- lowing are the nominations for the representation of the various wards — North Ward, Samuel Goss, nominated by Mr. Robert Bond and Mr. J. S. Stone; Mr. Robert Graham, nomiuted by Mr. Thomas Beynon and Mr. John Stacey Mr. John Rosser Jacob, nominated by Mr Thomas Beynon-and Mr Frederick William Dillon; Mr Richard Hughes Richards, nominated by Mr William Watkins and Mr Harry Prail.-South Ward Mr Wyndham Jones, nominated by Mr Wm. Frederick Stephens and Mr Win. Evans and Mr Joseph Rogers, nominated by Mr Thomas Linibery and Mr Henry Taylor.-Central Ward Mr John Holmes, nominated by Mr Frederick Witts and Mr Thomas Corner; Mr Henry James Parnall, nomi- nated by Mr Henry Mullock and Mr Henry Phillips Mr John Richard Richards, nominated by Air. Henry Faulkner and Mr David Francis; Mr. Wm. West, nominated by Mr Morgan Thomas and Mr R. Davies.— East Ward Mr. George Fothergill, nominated by Mr. Henry Elliott and Mr. Edward Wells Mr. Enoch Gritfitbs, nominated by Mr. Henry Appleby and Mr. Henry Collier Mr. William Oliver, nomi- nated by Mr. Charles Oakley and Mr. William Brins- mead. The new candidates are Messrs. S. Goss. R. H. Richards, J. R. Richards, John Holmes, and William Oliver, and contests will take place in the North, Central, and East Wards. In the South Ward there is no opposition. Meetings have been held in the con teste I Wards, and partiz inship appaars to be running pretty high.

BASSALEG FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. .# The annual meeting io connection with the above nourishing Association took place on Tuesday, when the proceedings were attended, both as regarded the various competitions and the dinner, with M large and gratifying measure of success. The scene of the ploughing matches was on the land of Mr. Richard Richards, Croescaer-ninon, the ploughs being set to work on a two-years' meadow ley. With very few exceptions, the ploughmen acquitted them- selves admirably, and there being a good depth of soil, they were enabled to show some first-class work. In the waggoners' class the work was particu- larly good. Notwithstanding frequent showers, there was a large company on the ground, including Lord Tredegar. THE PRIZE LIS T. ROOT CROPS. To Tenant Farmers, being members of the Society, occupying crops and land within the district—viz., the parishes of Bassalleg, Risca, Machen, Michaelstone-y- Vedw, Marshfield, St. Bride's, Coedkernew, St. Wollos, and Christchurch. Class No. 1 Farm.—A prize of £ 4 for the best and cleanest five acres of Swedish turnips, on any farm not less than 10) acres—Mr Richard Stratton, the Duffryn 2nd, £ 2, Mr Edward Morris; Mr William Jones, Pant- rhiewgoch, commended. Class No. 2 Farm.—A prize of £4 for the best and cleanest three acres of Swedish turnips, on any farm under 100 acres—Mr Henry Kelly, Penylan; 2nd, £ 2, Mr William Williams, Nantcoch. For the best and cleanest acre of mangold wurtze!— First prize, J63, Mr Rees Thomas, Nantcoch; 2nd, .£2, Garth Tin Works Company. A prize of X2 for the best acre of drumhead cabbage- Mr Henry Parsons. A prize of X5 5s, given by Mr J. S. Stone, for the best general root crop — Mr William Jones, Pantrhiewgoch Mr Edward Parsons, commended. For the best and cleanest three acres of Swedish tur- 'nips, grown by Lawes' manures, and bought of Mr John —^ £ 3, Mr Thomas Jones, Penylan; Mr Wm. Williams, Naatcoch, commended. A prize of i3 3s (given by Mr C. D. Phillips) for the best and cleanest three acres of Swedish turnips, grown by Vivian and Son's manure, and bought of Mr Phillips -Mr Richard Stratton Mr Henry Kelly, commended. A cup value X,5 5s (given by Mr H. Yorath, Cardiff), for the best and cleanest four acres of Swedes, grown by O lam's manure, and bought of Mr Yorath—Mr Wiliiam Jones Bridge Farm .Mi' William Jones, Pantrhiewgoch, highly commended Mr William David, Ty Hir, com- mended. A prize of 4s (given by Mr Thomas Parry, seed and raminre merchant, Caerleon), for the best aud cleanest four acres of Swedish turnips, pfrown by Edward Packard and Co's manures, and purchased of him—Mr Richard Richards. A tea and coffee service, value eG 6s (given by Messrs. Hall and Reynolds, of Cardiff), for the best and cleanest six acres of Swedes, grown by Lawes' manures, and bought of them—Mr William Jones, Pantrhiewgoch Mr William Jones. Bridge Farm, highly commended. A prizj of C2 2s (given by Mr Thomas Parry, seed and manure merchant, Caerleon), for the best and cleanest four acres of mixed grass seeds, purchased of him—Mr E. H. Higgins, Machen-place. A prize of £ 2 2s (given by Messrs. Wilmot, seedsmen, Pontypool), for the best four acres of mixed grass seeds, purchased from thein—Mr Thomas "Jones, Penylan; Mr John Waters, Croeshealydd, highly umended Mr D. Whitehouse and Mr Wm. Williams, commended. A prize of £ 2 2s (given by Mr Charles Phillips, corn merchant, Newport), for the best four acres of mixed grass seeds, purchased of him—Mr Edward Morris. A prise of £ for the best and neatest rick-vard, con- taining hay and corn—Mr Henry Parsons; 2nd, £1, Mr E. H. Higgins. PLOUGHING. Champion Class No. 1, open to all comers.-First prize, E4, Thomas Jones, Bridge Farm 2nd, £ 2, John Vaughan 3rd, Xi, John Williams, Penycoed. Champion District Class No. 2.-First prize, ..£4, Geo. Monday; 2nd, Y,2, Leonard Lewis; 3rd, XI, Henry Simmonds. Class No. 3, open to all comers.—First prize, £ 4, David Morgan, Mi 1 Farm, St. Mellous 2nd, £2, Geo. Harries; 3rd, j81. William Powell, Bridge Farm. Class No. 4, for boys under 18 years of age, open to all comers.-First prize, £ 3, Wyndham Smith; 2nd, JE2, John Stock. Prize (given by Mr Richards, saddler, Newport, value 30s), for the best and cleanest turn-out on the field, the property of a tenant farmer, being a member of the So- ciety who has not won a similar prize previously—Mr Thos. Jones, Penylan 2nd prize (given by Mr Lipscombe, saddler, Newport), Mr Wm. Turberville Mr William Williams, Nantcoch, highly commended. A prize given by Mr Michael, saddler, Newport, for the best and most valuable pair of horses in the match for agricultural purposes, the property of a tenant farmer, being a member of the Society—Mr Thomas Jones, Peny- Ian. DITCHING AND HEDGING. To the person who shall ditch and hedge 14 yards with- in six hours—First prize, t'l 10s, William Atheral; 2 id, £ 1, William Jones; 3rd, 10s, Thomas Roberts, Cefn Mabley. THE DINNER. The dinuer took place at the Coach and Horses, Castletown, when an excellent spread was provided, and a large company sat down. The chair was taken by Lord Tredegar, who was supported by Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., Colonel Gould, Rev. J. C. S. Darby, Richard Stratton, Esq., and J. G. Palling, Esq. Among the general company were Messrs. E. H. Higgins, W. Wade, J. Evans, J. Skinner, J. Waters, H. Workman, H. F. Parsons, W. Morgan, C. Phil,ips, W. John, sell., W. John, jun. (secretary), J. Michael, W. Williams, E. Charles, LI. Liewellin, J. Llewelliu, T. Christophers, H. Yorath, W. Emer- son (Caerau, Cardiff), T. Jones (Pontnewydd Farm), J. Jones (Gaer), W. Jones, T. Morgan (Michaelstonc), C. Seys (Michaelstone), W. Jones (Cefnllogeit), Lewis I (Wenallt), Loftus (Tredegar Park), Mortimer (Tredegar Park), J. Emerson, J. Everett, G. Williams (Pencoed Castle), W. Thomas (Croescaer-ninon), Win. Williams (Gout Farm, Peterstone), W. Roberts (Tyn-a-parc), John Parsons (Coedkernew), W. Birkett (Bassaieg), w T. Jones (Peterstone), T. Evans (Newport), H. Kelly (Penylan), M. Gerrish (St. MeHon's), T. Rosser (Bassaleg), E. Baker (Bassaleg), H. Smith (Michael- stone), W. Powell (Bassaleg), W. Davies, F. Tiley, W. Jones, sen., Edward Morris, J. Davies (Bassaieg), R. Thomas (Nantcoch), R. Richards (Croescaer-uinon), William Thomas (Tydee), &c. Excellent justice having been done to tlie-ample repast, The noble Chairman, in giving The health of the Queen," said that what all farmers desired was secu- rity of tenure, and he thought they were more likely to have their wish under the present form of govern- ment than any other. Farmers, if for no other reason, would drink the health of the Queen with the utmost heartiness. (The toast was drunk with due loyalty.) The noble Chairman next gave "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family It was, he said, three hundred years since Monmouth- shire ceased to be part of Wales, but the Welsh language was as much cherished in the county now as it was at that distant period. (Hear, hear.) If the Prince of Wales would only honour the Principality with a visit, the Welsh people would give him a right royal and loyal welcome. (Loud cheers.) In. giving the next toast, that of The Army, Navy, Militia, and Volunteers," his Lordship observed .that unfortunately our army was very small, but for its numbers it was the best iu the world. (Cheers.) Our navy is a large one, but we can afford to have it much larger, because it should be able to cope with any two or three navies in the world. There had been a touching incident lately in connection with the navy, The Prince of Wales had placed his two oldest sons on board one of the training ships, to take it rough and tumble, like the rest, and this was a great honour to the navy. (Hear, hear.) If the British Navy was our great mainstay, he believed the militia was the mainstay of the artny, while in case of war they would all be volunteers. (Applause.) They had with them to-night an officer who had come to reside with them, and who was not only a good militia officer, but a very good country gentleman. With the toast he begged to couple the name of Colonel Gould. (Cheers.) Col. Gould, who was cheered on rising to respond, said he begged to return them many thanks for the very cordial way in which they had been pleased to drink his health. It was a good many years since he left the army, but he could testify that the army was a. very fine force during the Crimean war, and he was quite sure it had not deteriorated since, and that if called upon it would go to the front as gladly and gallantly as in days gone by. (Cheers.) The gallant Colonel proceeded to express himself confidently with regard to the stuff the militia and volunteers aremade of, and concluded by remarking, amid cheers, that although he was present among them for the first time that evening, he hoped it would not be the last. The noble Chairman then proposed "The health of the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese, and the Minis- ters of all Denominations." In doing so, he said that they had lately had a Church Congress, and also a great Nonconformist Congress at Newport. He had read several of the speechi s on both sides, and he was glad to see tLife friendly way in which Churchmen and Nonconformists spoke of each other. (Hear, hear.) He was afraid they would never arrive at the. time when they could both blend together as one; but he hoped that the clergy and ministers' of all. denomina- tions would be able to live together in harmony, and work together for the good of the country. (Applause.) He had a name to couple with the toast, and it was a very good agricultural name, because he heard in the field that day that certainty one, if not more, of the horses there were" Derby" horses. (Loud laughter.) tfe gave them the toast, coupled with the name of the Rev. Mr. Darby. (The toast was cordially drunk.) The Kev. Mr. Darby, after a passing remark on the humourous allusion of his Lordship, went ou to express the great pleasure he felt at being present, and said that he could not say why other clergymen were not present; they had not charged him with their excuses, neither had they given him any reason why they did not attend. Most of them had a much larger interest in the county than he had himself, and were longer resident, but he could not make any excuse for them, and to tell them the honest truth, he thought they ought to be present. (Cheers.) Not only onght they to be there, but they missed a great treat by not at- tending, for if they were there at that gathering, which was for the benefit of the parishioners, they could not, under the genial presidency of Lord Trede- gar, do otherwise than get good for themselves, anl spend a couple of very pleasant hours. (Hear, hear.) Of course they were not all of the same way of think- ing, and there had, as his Lordship remarked, been two conferences held during the last fortnight by bodies holding very different opinions, but he thought that to do auy real good in. reconciling differences of thought, people should meet face to face. Until they joined together in dealing with the great interests of their lives, or the special needs of their professions, they could not tell how much they had in common. So long as they stopped apart, so long would there be many points of difference, more imaginary than real whereas, if they came together they would find that there were really more points of jointure than there were of severance. (Applause.) He urged that they should meet together-this would tend to round off the corners, and they would mutually find that they were jollier fellows than they had ever thought. (Applause.) He hoped to be present next year at their annual gathering, and he trusted that he should not then stand alone, and that there would be more clergy- men present engaged in rubbing off the corners. (Cheers and laughter.) Mr. Stratton proposed The health of the County and Borough Members." and congratulated the county and the boroughs on being represented by such gentle- men as Lord Henry Somerset, Colonel Morgan, and Mr. Cordes. With such members they knew that the agricultural interest would be well taken C:ife of. Parliament had not had much time during the last session to deal with agricultural matters, owing to the obstructives and the war. The agricultural iuterest had done a great deal for the Conservative party, and it was natural that they should, in return, look to that party to do that which was right by the tenants of the land. There were one or two subjects be should like them to take ill land,one was the question of the suppression of foreigu diseases among cattle. The agricultural mind had been very much exercised lately with the operation of a certain committee which had been taking evidence oa this subject. The report of that committee had given immense salisfaction to the farmers of England, and he ventured to say very plainly, that the farmers of England expected the re- commeudatious of that committee to be carried out. (Hear, hear.) Some said that what the farmers wanted was a renewal of Protection. Well, they did want protection protection from foreign diseases. With the toast he would couple the name of Colonel Morgan, whom they all knew-whom they all loved, and who was an excellent member of Parliament. They were all glad to see him in the proud position of one of the members for [Monmouthshire, and they hoped that he might live long to continue to fill it. The toast was drank with enthusiastic cheers. Colonel Morgan, on rising, was received with a re- newed outburst of applause. Addressing thtfse present as friends, he said he thought he could call them friends, for he knew most of the faces, if not all, that were in the room. He wished he was equal to respond- ing to the kind reception they had given, in the way which so cordial a greeting deserved, and which the flattering terms applied to him by Mr. Stratton merited, but he was afraid he was not the pattern member that Mr. Stratton had been kind enough to say he was. (Cries of "Yes, yes," and a voice, "Ten times better one,") However, as he grew older, and his parliamentary experience increased, he might probably develope into a better member of Parliament than he was at present. One thing, however, he might say of himself and his colleague, Lord Henry Somer- set, and that was, that residing as they did in the county, knowing most of the people, and having an inti- mate knowledge of the special wants of the district, they were much more calculated to represent the interests of the county than a stranger would be. (Hear, hear.) They might at any time have a stranger brought before them—and no doubt they would have when the time came- but let them take his advice, and stick to the old love. (Great cheer- ing.) DJiÙ let them allow themselves at the next election to be talked over by any agitator who might seek their suffrages. (Cheers.) There were plenty of people whose sole desire was to get into Parliament, and after they got there they cared nothing whatever about their constitueutr. The most suitable represen- tatives, in his humble opinion, of a constituency, were those who lived among their constituents, and who therefore had their interest at heart as much as those they represented had. (Cheers.) Mr. Stratton had said that they were the proper people to repre- sent the county (iaughter and cheers), and from the more than cordial reception which their names had re- ceived, he began to feel certain that Mr. Stratton was right. (Laughter.) That being the case, he said, "Don't allow us be turned out." (Renewed laughter). He could assure them that if there was a little dissa- tisfaction among tenant farmers as to the course taken in respect of the cattle, and if the interests of the far- mers had not been studied perhaps quite so diligently as some of them could have wished, it was not the fault of the members for Monmouthshire and the Mon- mouthshire Boroughs. What was desired would pro- bably be brought about in due season, but he need not remind them that everything could not be done at once, and although the Government undoubtedly had the welfare of the agricultural interest, by whom they were so largely supported, specially at heart, yet a little delay was sometimes unavoidable. (Hear, hear.) But, as he had hinted before, because the Government had not done what was iu soma instances expected of them, that was not the fault of their members neither was it the fault of the Government. The reason was, that there were so many classes, and so many different interests iu England, which required attention, that they could not all be attended to at once, and those matters which appeared the most urgent and pressing, naturally had a prior claim on the Legislature. He did not intend to touch upon political matters. He had, within a very short time, made two or three speeches, and, as he dared say they all read the papers, if he were to do so, as lie had attended four or five gatherings lately, they would be remarking quietly to themselves, "Good gracious me, why that's what he said this day week." (Laughter.) They would there- fore understand that, even if he were to attenpt to go into political matters, that it would be difficult for him to say anything new, and therefore ha would not go into those matters. In conclusion, he would say that at that gathering, near as it was to his own home, surrounded, as he was, by so many familiar faces, he could but feel that the welcome which he had re- ceived that evening would be an incentive to his culti- vating even stronger ties, and even more cordial rela- tions than those that now existed between those he saw around him, and his constituents generally, aud that if any were needed, it would furnish a fresh in- centive for him to attend to the interests of his cousti- tuents, whether from an agricultural or Parliamentary point of view, and whether they belonged to that so- ciety, or any other society in the county of Monmouth. (Hear, hear.) He thanked them most sincerely on behalf of Lord Henry Somerset and Mr. Cordes, and he assured them that Lord Henry and Mr. Cordes, and himself, would be always only too happy to atteud to their wants and necessities on any occasion when they were brought to their notice, —Col. Morgan sat down amid great cheering. Mr. Darby then rose to propose "The health of Lord Tredegar," and the announcement of the toast was hailed with protracted cheering. The rev. gentle- man said, on an occasion like the present there was no name which they ought to receive with greater cor- diality and greater honour than the one he had to pro- pose, because of the unexampled good that the late Lord Tredegar, the present Lord Tredegar, and their ancestors before them, had wrought in agricultural matters in this county. (Cheers.) The great good the present Lord Tredegar was still doing for agricul- ture was scarcely equalled by any other nobleman in England, Scotland, or Ireland. The Tredegar Show had become one of the most prominent and successful shows iu the county, and this was to ba attributed to the fostering care which had been bestowed upon it by the family of Tredegar. When he compared Lord Tredegar as a landlord with another Lord in another part of the country whom he knew, and whose name he would not mention, he could not help congratula- ting them that they had such a landlord as Lord Tredegar. The nobleman to whom he had referred was scarcely ever seen, his voice was scarcely ever heard, except in litigation, and although the owner of several parishes, he. prevented, by spears and guns, dogs coming upon'Ins estates, and when he told them that, he was sure they would not wonder at his draw- ing a comparison between the two noblemen. He knew of no greater advantage to farmers than tha.fe fox hounds should be maintained in the county. He often thought, when farmers complained to him that if they put down packs of hounds bow many horses would be put down, and how much oats would be worth, and how much would their produce generally be depreciated and therefore he thought farmers ought not to grumble about a few rods of fence or a few chickens and ducks.. (Laughter.) There was nothing like the hunting field for people to find out each other'e good qualities. He believed it took 3;,tO pheasants to entertain ten people one day, whereas 10 foxes would entertain 300 people for a fortnight. Lord Tredegar Le-PU IIOUIKIS, J.d thereby did thai- made more valuable to a certain extent the produce which they expended their capital iu bringing into existence. (Hear, hear.) No doubt many ia that room looked back with fond remembrance on past years, and with a certain amount of regret, but they must be thankful that they had in the successor of the late lord, whose memory they all so fondly revered, one who was following up with the energy of comparative youth that which the late lord tried to do to the last hour of his life. (Applause.) They must be thankful to find that the present Lord Tredegar did not use his large property for selfish purposes, or simply as a means for his own enjoy- ment, but that he was determined to use it as a charge placed in his hauds, and they knew that he would do his duty and use his possessions in the way that God expected him to do. (Hear, hear.) He thought it was that feeling which would endear him to them all through his life and theirs, and he thought that was a much truer feeling than that which had its origin in mere adulation cf rank, whatever that rank might 1 be the feeling that he is using his property for the good of those among whom he lived. What he had said was simply that which he believed to be the truth, and it was with the greatest pleasure that he gave them the health of Lord Tredegar. The toast was drank with the greatest possible enthusiasm. Lord Tredegar was cheered anew on rising to return thanks- He said he was sure they would not wonder if he were diffident of speech, after the eulogy which his friend Mr. Darby bad passed upon him. Appa- rently they had been kind enough to endorse every word he said, and he (Lord Tredegar) only wished that he could believe it was all true. (Cries of Quite true") He could assure them that the role of landlord of a large estate was a very difficult one to perform. A great many people wanted to pull at him from all directions, and it was very difficult to accom modate them all. There were a great many farmers who wanted buildings erected, and a great number who wanted draining, or assistance one way or another, and he only wished he could accommodate them all at once. (Applause.) In this part of the country there was a great number of s nail holdings, and that neces- sitated a large amount of building, and somehow they all wanted repairing at the same time, but if they would only wait he would see that all their barns were made water tight, and their poultry had houses to keep them from the foxes, (laughter)-aud he hoped they would pardon him if he seemed a little long in complying with their wishes. He read in the paper a little while ago a letter complaining of a speech, in which Sir Selwin-Ibbetson aivised farmers to take to steam cultivation. The writer appeared to be very much annoyed, and said that when a gentleman rose to address au assembly of farmers it would be as well to address them on some subject on which they needed enlightening. Now he (Lord Tredegar) felt that was rather a good hint, and it had struck him that perhaps under the circumstances, he had better address them on some subject be understood perhaps better thaa themselves, such as Cleopatra's needle for instance. (Laughter.) He should certainly not address them on "farmmg, or anything they did not need enlightening about. He would say, however, that ic had given him great pleasure to be on the ground that day—that was with the exception of a very good ducking which he got. (A laugh.) There was nothing more thoroughly characteristic of English life, than the scene presented by a good English ploughing match. He only wished that operatives and labourers engaged in other branches of toil would meet together in friendly T competition, for if they did he thought less would be heard of strikes. (Cheers.) The trades'union prin- ciple seemed to be to teach the labouring classes to do as bad work for as much money as they could get. (Hear, hear.) With regard to steam machinery, it would not suit the small enclosures of this part of the country, however valuable it might be in other parts which were more open for steam cultivation, but he must confess himself, that he had a weakness for the plough. He might be old-fashioned, but he did love to see a pair of good horses and a smart ploughman— (cheers)—and he hoped it would be a long time before what their poet (Gwilym Maesaleg) called "that darned old kettle of steam" drove theii plough horses off the farm. (Hear, hear.) He begged to propose "Success to the Association," and in doing so he wished to congratulate them on the success of the meeting. He thought it was a wise arrangement to do away with the swing ploughs, and make a distinct champion class in lieu of them. What he saw of the ploughing was certainly first-class, and quite equal to anything he ever saw before. That was not only his opinion, but that of every farmer lie talked to on the ground. Every one could see with half an eye that it was straight and quick workmanship. He had been connected with the Association since its birth, and he had often been in the ploughing field and presided at the dinner, and he hoped always to have the pleasure of supporting the Association in every way he possibly could. (Cheers.) He again thanked them for the enthusiastic reception they had given him, and in proposing Success to the Bassaleg Farmers' Associa- tion" he would couple with it the name of Mr Stratton. (Cheers.) Mr. Stratton, in responding, referred to the peculiar constitution of the Society, remarking that they had no regular President and no regular working Com- mittee. They had, however, a most efficient Secre. tary in Mr John, whose only recompense was the knowledge that his services were appreciated. A certain amount of money was required which was always forthcoming, and notwithstanding the pecu- liarities he had mentioned the Association was carried on with great success. It was most essential that good work should be encouraged. All farmers knew the difference between a good man, a middling man, and a bad man. They had better pay a good man XI a week than have a bad one for nothing. (Hear, hear.) Pie never saw better work done by labourers in his life than was done by labourers in this part of the country, and his experience was that they were a good, conscientious, and trustworthy lot of men. (Hear, hear.) He did not agree with the system of treating labourers as a certain amount of the stock of the farm they ought to look oil their men as part of their own family so to speak, for their interests were identical. He believed the giving of prizes for roots had a beneficial effect. It never paid to grow bad crops. Farming was a thing that he never expected to understand thoroughly, but one thing he had learned was that bad crops were a very bad business. It was by heavy manuring that they could grow good c-ops. After some further remarks, Mr. Stratton sat down amid applause. His Lordship then called upon Mr William Thomas (Gwilym Maesaleg) to address them, and Mr Thomas was cordially received. His remarks were frequently cheered. He concluded by reciting some verses of his own composition, which were highly eulogistic of Lord Tredegar and the family generally, and which evoked loud applause. His Lordship remarked that if he had known that he was to receive such a eulogy from'' the Poet" he was not quite sure he should have allowed him to speak. (Laughter, and a voice •' Too late now, my Loid.") His friend remarked that it was too late now, but he supposed he must take it cum grano salts. His Lordship then proceeded to deliver the prizes. Colonel Morgan proposed The health of the Judges." The judges fur roots were Mr J. Evans, J.P., Pengam, Cardiff, and Mr J. Skinner, Abernant for ploughing Mr Liewellin Yoratb, St. George's, Cardiff, and Mr William Morgan, Caerleon. These gentlemen severally responded. Mr Evans proposed The Successful Competitors," and Mr. Stratton returned thanks, The noble Chairman gave The Donors of Prizes," coupled with the name of Mr C. D. Phillips Mr. C. Phillips replied in the absence of' his son. The next, that of The health of Mr. Richard Richards, was proposed by Mr Ward, who spoke of the ample hospitality which Mr Richards had shown towards the visitors. The toast was drunk with three times three, and tk 10 i acknowledged the compliment. The noble Chairman, in complimentary terms, pro- posed "The health of the Secretary," which was heartily honoured. Mr John made a suitable reply. The Press" was then given from the chair. Mr John proposed "The health of Mr Morgan," and Mr Workman returned thanks on his behalf. "The Ladies," given by Lord Tredegar, and re- sponded to by Mr Seys, brought the toast-list to a close.

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