Monmouthshire Merlin

10 M'l. VILLA., GOLD TOPS, NEW- PORT, a commodious Fauii'.v Residence, with a go., TO LET. The House. which has a southern as;>e • wUhin a few yards or St. M«rk s Church. It coLi.s i •uwing and Dining Rooms, five Bedrooms and Dn, u ,ora, with lai-der, kitchcu, scullery, two W .C.s, Thi 'i'1. supply of excellent spring1 water, with 1:. .,j. for soft water.—Apply to Mr. CHRISTO- PH R-, M ^im.in Oiffce. Newport. j T V AND LuRX DEALERS. i7 G. is favor.rod with icstruc- _E J ti^ to LET with immediate possession, a House, p. Stovvand Stnbles. lately in the occupation of Mr. siivate in Knperra-street, Newport. Stock-in- T..d •, i-es, &-c-, to be taken at a valuation. Rent J:1',1 • For further particulars apply to E. G. Pi XI." Monetary Loan Office, 3-J, Ruperra-street. New- pci- J.oii. L2~9 cu EXCHANGE, NEWPORT, MOX. AND CELLARS TO LET. V A?:J to tl)3 Hon. Sec., R. SI'RATTON, R. SI'RATTON, "2231 The Duffryn, Xewport. Mon. rV0 r, LET, "Eve's IVell House," Main- 1L d>■<■. Newport, L.Ion. The above commodious Fr.mdy Residence, late in the occupation of George F .taorgill, Esq contains Dining. Drawing, and Break- f W.i<. six Bedrooms. Kitchen, nnd convenient O A Coach-house and Stable, and well-cultivated G m—Fo- particulars, as to rent, &c., apply to :ui:s-;us. W. J. & H. G. LLOYD, Bank Chambers, Newport, "M on. !_2-4(J MO Li T. at MICHAELJIAS, Heber Cottage," $_ and '• Verbena Cottage," (adjoining-), John-street, X v JONES BROTHERS & Co., Dock- -itantcil. X E W P 0 R T UNION. I I L CAERLEON INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS. 'A T D, a FEMALE INDUSTRIAL » ♦ TEACHER, for the CAERLEON INDUS- T ;L SCHOOLS. Salary, i-20 per annum, with Board it: o Lodging in the Establishment. A plieali-ns, with testimonials, not more than three in n, iiiii.-i bj seat to me, oa or before FRIUAY, the %■■i-r, TV. DOWNING EVANS, Clerk. Date': lodi September, lb78. [2245 ( £ iUu;i ticn. 3 CL'Fl" /X PLACE, NEWPORT, MONMOUTH- SHIRE. Z: A D I E SCHOOL, Conducted BY THE MISSES CRAWLEY. S it r L Duties will be Resumed (D.Y.) 'TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th. Vacancies for Boa v-. [2213 ACLAND HOUSE, VICTORIA. PLVCE, XEwroEr, MONMOUTHSHIRE. LADIES' SCHOOL, CONDUCTED by Miss DUCKHAM.— ) 1 lie FoU-th Quarter will commence (D.V.) on • .MJ:II 30TH. [2216 ""CARE ,i b PAtcK COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, NEWPORT, MoN. HEAD =,IAS,E¡;> R E V. 1'. M G R E E X, 51 R ED V. IN WILLIAMS, M A (Ex.u. ni .-i.er of Jesus Collect*. Oxford, and Graduate in Honours.) ASSISTANT MASTER: M 0 N S S i; H R e i.-sei conducted by efficientNon-resident ?Jasters fcjCi'H.Sare prepared tor commercial pur- JL th" University Lcc-il and Matriculations Ex- av.iaa'iot's. and the Medical aui Law Preliminary Ex- a The oi iep.cf s of the Head Masters are frcm their T, t: a d accommodation eminently adapted for B >irders. Term co.nmer.ces WEDNESDAY, 11th of SEPTEMBER, 1ST:, i- prospectuses, « £ C.. apply to 2177 THE KblAD MASTERS. 11K lJ:VO:{ COUSTY SCHOOL. ITtilX the last four years the Prize Ti-ca by the University to the Highest Junior Boy i>: Ad Eng'a::[(l at the Cambridge Local Examination has t ce been obtained by pupils of this School in 1S74, when there were 2250 candidates, and last Christinas when the number of candidates was 2:'S5. WitLin the last three years, tha Royal Geographical Society's Silver Medal has twicc been awarded to pupils of this school, and two of the boys have obtained the Royal Agricultural Society's Scholarships of A;2 each. \V i: J¡i:l the last three years the Mathematical Sizat ship a-id Prize (of the total value in each case of about = £ 100; given Ly bt. John's College, Cambridge, to the highest Senior distinguished both in Pure and in Applied Mall icinatics at the Cambridge Local Examination, have ttvicc been won by boys of this School. ihe Seiiool year is divided into three terms. The next ter.ii will 1 begin September I'th. Applications for admission »honM he addressed to the Rev. J H. Thompson, M.A West Bnckland, Southmolton. iTlSO FUL'.AX'D'S SCHOOL, TA.UNTON. 1: IE nexf will begin on TTIURS- JL DAY, T I September. [21D-3 LADIES SCHOOL, VFTOFGA PLACE. S ")W HILL, NEWPORT. C1 NL'UO ED by the Misses SPENCEB, ) ssis bj Resident Governesses and the usual &t -fl of P.-o:e.-S( vs. Sjti. cl Duti's for the ensuing Term, will (D. c in a •>:■ d. )XDAY. SEFTEMBEII !6th. [2211 uP, T LADIES' SJLICOA, MILFOb'D HOUSE, NEWPORT MON., JT'TTEI) by Alus. HARRIS and Miss I.A School duties will be Resumed (D.V.* cn MOXDAY. S:n-EMBEE 16TH. [2222 THE I. A UlIELS, CLIFTON PLACE L.t DIE S' SCHOOL, CON' !>i*CTED BY Miss M. K. LEWIS, \_7 wMi the a-sistancc of competent Professors and a re. i,ii i- iieh Governess. li hwiii be Resumed (D.V.) on TUESDAY, SEi'iv..T.iER ll.th. 187S. L222-4 L ~\f I. taylor (PHDro soprano VO- > B o VLi^ti, Professor of SINGING and the PIANO- FORTE. -Fir<t Term commences SEPTEMBER 16TH. For 1. :•>• tfstimonials, apply 1 V 1 i AN H, S !.vl-l'A'PORr. iNION. [2225 >. a r-L.uitii ariLE U'. )(j, whit J- '1 rs' cl:. and white feot. late'y mid u; s.—Owne ci' :-v.; i.i-bv paying expeu.-ts to 2<iAiTFIEW W T.wiok. near Xcivport. 2232 i-C.Ai. AO^ieil Ob' KEMOVAL. Of CT to the Alterations bein^ made at t 1;-■ Tin Plate Works, at lit Couiuiercial-stivet. the b "f tire Monetary Loan and Discount Offices will in uti.re be conducted at the offices, <W. KUPERKA STREW corner of West Market-street.—AGENT: E. G. PENX -vt. etionef r. Valuer, and Comuiissioa Asrent. Date v.M.uort, Mon.. AUGUST, 1st, 1-78. [2156 v itOK.^r. AND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.- ESTABLISHED 1844. m; aXNEAL EXHIBITIOX of HUR- l PONICS. DUAUGHL HORSES, and S ¡;i) '"sTOClv. live and dressed POULTRY, •ptr i.-i. pij <rrain and loot CrLOPS will be held at A'M v W-nVv"' °in the Cattle Market a-.d Field aof iu, or, Hi iiSDA Y. the 3rd day ot OCTOBER, jk), upwards of Three Hundred and Mtty Pounds will ¡,p for Competition in the usual Distribution of Piizes. Open to *he United Kiagdom. For further particulars. scaeduU s ot prizes, rules and entry forms, up;, y to the Secretary, All:. JA^, SI RAKER, Auctioneer, Abergavenny. [StSJU Ti II )I SK & LAND PROPRIETORS. JL — Ici,Management of Property undertaken. Rents, li -L"j or finall, coiectedand promptly paid over. Terms m'derate, b< curity oilered.— EVAN JONES. Estat> an i house Agent and Accountant, 3, Severn 11, terrac •. 'it -w-hli 1, Newport, Mon. [2219 QUEENSLAND EMIGRATION. gAILINGS FROM GREAT BRITAIN. "Wanted Domestic Servants and Farm Labourers; for Handbook. Apply to the Local Agents Mr. L. L. LEWIS, Briery Bill, d>bw Vale; Mr. T ^'ITHS, Beaufort Haute, Chepstow; Mr. W. ""E. Tredeg.ir-p ace, Xewport; or to tERaL for QUEENSLAND, 32, 'W. 11226 ^icam atuntratian. NEWPORT AND BRISTOL, SEPTEMBER, 1878. '> INTE L S H P R I iN C E, i TV (unless prevented by any un- foreseen occurrence) iaintendedtosail during the month of SEPTEMBER, 1978, with Passengers and Merchandise FIWM: BEAUFORT WHARF FROJI BATHURST BASIN NEWPORT. BRISTOL. Calling at tlic Hotwells 10 Monday 6.30 a.m. Stage. 18 Wednesday 7.45 a.m. 14 Saturday 8. 0 a.m 20 Friday 0. 0 a.m 16 Monday To Wes- ton 10. 0 a.m 16 Monday From Wes- ton 5.30 p.m 17 Tuesday To Xew- port. 9. 0 a.m i 7 Tuesday. To Sew- port. 9. 0 a.m ilt) Thursday 10. 0 a.ill FARES After C:tbin, 2s. 6d. Fore Cabin, Is.; and Children from 3 to 12 years of age, Half-price Horse 6d Rider, 7s. Dogs, Is. each. Return Tickets will be issued each Trip, available to return within one week at the following fares—Cabin, 4s Deck, 2s. 6d. For conditions of Freight, applv at the Company's Offices, opposite the SEAMEN'S FLOATIXG CHAPEL, GROVE, BRISTOL; and BEAUFORT WHARF, XEWPORT. Mr. T. MITCHELL, Proprietor, Xewport. 13] W.R. VOWLES, Agent, Bristol. -J 1 2 NOTICE. THE CORK STEAM Snip COMPANTand the BRISTOL GENEFAL STEAM XAVIGATION COMPANY will only re- ceive and carry goods subject to, and upon the express erms of their respective Xotices of the 14th and ISth of DECEMBER, 1851, already published, and to be obtained at their offices CTEAM COMMUXICATIOX BETWEEN 0 CORK. NEWPORT, and CARDIFF, carrying Goods at THROUGH RATES to and from. The CITY OF CORK STEAM PACKET COMPAXY'S (LIMITED), First-class p. Powerful Steamer CORMORAXT,' v"< £ (Capt. Simmeikiar), UPUPA." (Cili, L. O'Toole)," MIXXA," (Capt. Leyne), "PELICAN (Captain Wheeler), are intended to ply as underneath k unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, with or without a Pilot, with liberty to tow Vessels, during the month of SEPTEMBER 1878.— XEWPORT & CARDIFF TO CORK. Newport to Cork via Cardiff Wednesday, 18th 7.V mora Cardiff to Cork Thursday, 19th 9" morn Xewport to Cork via Cardiff. Wednesday, 25th 31' after Cardiff to Cork Thursday, 2-jth 5 morn CORK TO XEWPORT & CARDIFF. Monday 2nd 5 after Monday 9th H after Monday .16th. 4| alter Monday 23rd 12 noon Monday 30th 4 after GLASGOW, GREEXOCK, & DUBLIN TO XEWPORT via CORK. The Clyde Shipping Company's Steamers will sail- From GLASGOW—WEDXESDAYS, 1 p.m. From GREEXOCK—Wednesday Evenings. From DUBLIN —SATURDAYS. Fares to Cardiff, or Newport, Cal in, (including Fee < £ 1 Is Od Children under 12 years, 12s. Deck, 7s Returii Tickets, C;i.bin..including Fee,) available for One Month,J;i lis 6d.; Children, 18s. The Company give notice that they will not be accountable for Passenger's Luggage, unless the value thereof be declared, and a Freight paid accordingly at the time of Shipment and that Passengers from XEWPORT ftud CARDiFt must obtain their tickets at the Offices, be. fore going oil Horses and Live Stock intended for Shipment should be alongside FOLJR HOURS before the time of Sailing, and Goods on the previous day. Forpartlcnhu-s of Freight and Passage, apply at the Company s Office, Cork ot their Agents, JAMES MADDOCK, Ship Broker. Cork Wharf, Newport, Mon. E. C. DOWXIXG, 3] Ship Broker. Bute Docks, Cardiff. "WHITE S T A R" L I N E. 1/ -a"" T> OYAL AND UXITKD j S l\ STATES MAIL STEAM. F.RS.—XOTIOE.—The Steamers of Sssi-gg,- ■ this Line take the Lane Routes re- commenced by Lieut. Maury, on both the Outward and Homeward passages. LIVERPOOL VIA QUEEXSTOWN, TO NEW YORK These well-known magnificent Steamers are appointed to sail weekly, as under, carrying Her xilajescy s and the United States' -Mails ul I BALTIC. Tues?av, September 17. ADRIATIC Thursday, September 2". BRITANXIC Thursday, October 3. CELTIC Tues-lay, October 8. GERMANIC Thursday, Oc:ober 17. From NEW YORK on THURSDAY or SATURDAY These Steamships afford the very best accommodation to Paijengers. The Saloon, Ladies' Boudoir, Staterooms, and Smoking Rooms are amidships, where the noise and motion a.re least. Bath Rooms, Barber's Shop, Pie.no, Extensive Libraries and Electric Bell communication with Stewards Suigeons and Stewardesses carried. SALOON PASSAGE 15 IS and 21 Guineas, according to accommoda- tioll in State Rooms, all having equal privileges in Saloon. Children under Twelve years half fare Infants under One year free. Return Tickets (available for Twelve calendar months) at reduced rates. Deposit, £ o each berth.. Special rates to Transpacific Ports, via >an Francisco. The Stcei-age Accommodation is of the conipletest and best kiud, for a limited number. Passengers booked throa'Tu to all parts of the United States, Canada, &c., at special rates. Drafts issued on Xew York free of charge. Apply at the Company's Offices, 37, Broadway, New York in Queenstown, to JAMES SCoTT and CO.; or to JSMAY, IMRIE, cc CO., re'- tO, Water-street, Liverpool and 31, LeadenhaJ-sfreet London E.G.. [5 I j 67, High-street, Xewport, Mon., August 3')th, 1878 JAMES GRAHAM, DECEASED. DTCAR SIK,—Referring to our former Cir- i cular sent to you, in which we intimated that it was intended to carry on the Business for the benefit of the Widow, we have now to inform you that we have disposed of the Business lately carried on by the late Mr. Graham. to Messrs. GEORGE & SCOTT. who have been in his employ for some time, and who will, we feel assured, give every satifaction to those who lliilY entrust business to their care. They will take the business from the 1st September next, and again thanking you on behalf of Mrs. Graham and ber Children for past kindnesses to her husband, we would solicit on behalf of Messrs. GEOKGS AXD SCOTT a continuance of the same patronage which you havu hither- | to bestowed upon the late Mr. Graham. We are, vours truly, J. CONROY, -) THOS. J. GRAHAM, >■ Executors. J H. G. LLOYD, ) Auction, Estate and House Agency Offices, 67, High street, Xewport, Mon., August 3<Jth, 1878. DKAR SIR,—You will observe by the Cir- eular on the other side we have arranged to purchase from the Executors of the late Mr. James Graham, the Business of an Auctioneer, Valuer, and Accountant, so successfully carried on by him during the last twenty years. The Business comes into our hands on the 1st of SEP. TBMBER NEXT, and will be conducted as hitherto at the above address. All matters entrusted to our care will have oar personal supervision, and we trust that by strict attention and prompt settlement of all transactions placed in our hands, to merit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon the late Mr. Giaham. We are, dear Sir, your obedient servants I J. A. GEOtiGF, 2210] JOHX H. SCOTT. RO VIDE AGAINST AC CID EN T S, By taxing a Policy of the Railway Passengers' Assurance Company, The oldest and largest Accidental Assurance Company HON. A. KIXXAIRD, M.P., C hair man. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £ 1,0(J0,000. ANNUAL IXCOME £ 210,000. A fixed sum in case of Death by Accident, and a Weekly Allowance iu the event of Injury, may be secured at moderate Premiums. Bonus allowed to Insurer# of five years' standing. ACCIDENTS OCCUR DAILY!! £ 1,230,0JO have been paid as COMPENSATION, Apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, tne Local Agents, or 64, Col-ahill, London. WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary. Agents for Newport Messrs. W. WILLIAMS and Co, 10, Dock-street; Air. W. J. LLOYD, Bank Chambers 11742 NO. 4 of Waugh's Popular Handbooks.— Just published, price 6d., a GUIDE TO TINTERX ABBEY, with Historical Notes and a Description of the 1 a io is Monastic Orders. By Thomas Blashill, Esq., Fwlow of the Royal Society of British Architects. Deui- c: t ■ I, by Dermissioti, to his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, K G. Published by R. Waugh. Church-street, Monmouth, ani may be had of any bookseller. [2i3J. ;!tntt(t.6. NEWPORT UNION. TO BUTCHER?, BAKERS, GROCERS, COAL MERCHANTS, q-c. PERSONS desirous of CONTRACTING JL with the GUARDIANS of the above UNION, for the supply of the undermentioned Articles, viz. :— Beef and Mutton, all joints, [Eggs, per dozen. including fore quarter of Arrowroot, per lb. Bed containing not less Coffee, per lb. than ten ribs, such as the Candles, per dozen Ibi., Master shall approve, per dips. lh. Composites, per lb. Breal of best Seconds, in Soup, best yellow, per cwt. 41b. made 24 hours i Soft soap, per cwt before deliverery, [Starch, blue, per lb. Flour best Seconds, per Soda, per cwt. bushel. Black Pepper, per lb. Tea, per lb. Mustard, per lb. Sugar. Demerara, per cwt. Snuff, per lb. Lump Sugar, per lb. Tobacco, per lb. Cheese, Dutch and Ameri- Coals, best red-ash, per ton, can, per cwt. Workhouse. Batter, Cork Seconds, per Ditto, Caerleon Schools. cwt. Potatoes, per ton. Oatmeal, good Scotch, per Peas, split, good boiling, per cwt. bushel. Cocoa, per lb. Salt per cwt. Cocoa, per lb. Salt per cwt. I From the 29tli SEPTEMBER, 1878, to the 25th DECEM TIER, 1878, are requested to send the TENDERS for such articles as they may wish to supply, addressed to the "Clerk to the Newport Union, Newport." (Postage free.) Tenders must be sent in before ELEVEN o'clock on the Morning of FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 27th, 1878. The whole of the articles must be of good quality, delivered at the Industrial Schools, Caerleon, and at the Workhouse, Xewport, immediately upon the same being ordered, free of expense to the Union, in such quantities as shall be required, and subject to the approval of the I Board of Guardians, the Governor of the Workhouse, or the Superintendent of the Schools. I Each Tender must be signed and sealed, marked on the outside (Tenders for Bread, &c., as the case may be,) and patterns or samples of :-uch articles as admit of them, be sent to the Workhouse, at Newport. Printed forms of Tenders only can be received, and these forms can be had on application to the Clerk. The Contractors, if required, must give security for the due performance of the Contracts. 'J he Guardians do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest Tender. N.B.— The Bread to be delivered at the Workhouse daily, before ELEVEN a.m.. and at Caerleon about every other day, before Two p.m. By order of the Foard, Newport, W. DOWNING EVANS, Clerk, Sept. 5th, 1878. [2231 CHEPSTOW UNION. TO MILLERS, BUTCHERS, GROCERS, q. OTHERS. TIIH GUARDIANS of this UNION will X be prepared on SATURDAY, the 21st day of SEP- TEMBER instant, to consider TENDERS for supplying the following articles during the half-year ending the 25th MARCH next, viz. GOOD SECONDS FLOUR, at per sack of 2801bs. GOOD DEE;I< MUTTOX, and SUET, including what shall be required for Out-relief, and suitable joints for Officees of the Workhouse, at per lb. (Flank and Brisket ha'f-quarters of Beef alternate weeks,with Leg- bones attached the Neck-bone in Brisket to be equally riividel.) GROCERIES, COAL, and ALE. The articles to be delivered at the Workhouse, free of expense, in such quantities as may be ordered. Sealed Tenders, with samples of Flour, Groceries, and Ale, to be sent to my Office, before Ten a.m of the said 21st day of SEPrEMBER instant, where Forms of Tender may be had on application. The Guardians do not pledge themselves to accept the Lowest or any Tender. JAMES EVANS, Clerk. Chepstow Union Workhouse, 2nd September, 187S. [2217 TJ ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. THE LLAND AFF and NEWPORT HIGH- WAY BOARDS are prepared to receive PLANS, S.JECIFICATIOXS, and TENDERS, for the erection of an IKON BRIDGE over the river Rumney, dividing the parishes of Llanedarne and St. Melons. The span of Bridge to be about 70 feet, the Roadway 15 feet iu the Ciear. and to carry a consolidated weight of 30 tons. Further particulars may be obtained of the Sarveyors, Mr. WILLIAM PRIOIS Lower Cathedral-road, Cardiff, or of Mr. THOMAS DAVIE.S, 1, Upper Raglan-street, New- port, Mon., who will attend at the existing bridge on FIUDAY, the 27th instant, at 12 o'clock, to point out and explain the works required to be performed. Plans, Specifications, and Tenders under seal, to be for- warded to Air. H. J. DAVIS, Clerk to the Newport Hiorh- way Board, Newport, Mon., not later than TUESDAY, the 8th of OCTOBER next, aud endorsed Tender for Iron Girder Bridge." The Boards do not bind themselves to accept any Plan ov Tender. By order of the said Boards, WILLIAM PRICE. ) Q „„„ THOMAS DAVIES, | ey Dated Septemher 9th, 1878. [2210 i ti E-W POR r "UXIOX. TO BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, &c. PERSONS desirous of Contracting with the Guardians of the Newport Union for the erection of a WOODEX COW SHED, at the Industrial Schools, Caerleon, may see the plan and specification at tbo office of Messrs. A. 0. WATKINS and SON, Architects, Bfack-street, Newport. Tenders, endorsed Cow Shed," to be sent to me, on or before FRIDAY, the 27th instant. By Order, W. DOWNING EVANS, Clerk. Dated 7th September, 1878. [2242 GREAT WESTERN AND WESTERN OF "FRANCE RAILWAYS. GRAND REVIEW AT PARIS ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15m. EXCURSION TO PIUSCE VIA WEYMOUTH. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, a CHEAP EXCURSION will run to WEYMOUTH, CHERBOURG, aml PAlnS, frum Cardiff at 7.10 a.m., N.'wpn't 7.10, Bristol 10.0, and Ba.h 10.18 a.m., reaching i herbourg same evening. Passengers return any day w.ihin Id days, and can break their journey at Cherbourg or Weymouth, See Special Bills. 2231] J. GRILRSON, General Manager. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th an EX- CURSION TRAIN for READING and LONDON will leave Swansea at 8.55, Landore 9.10, Neath 9 29, Briton Ferry 9,40, Port Talbot 9.50, Bridgend 10.2U, Llantrissant 1U.40, Cardiff 11.5. Newport 11.30, Chepstow 12.5, Lydney 12.25, and Xewuham 12.45 p.m., returning on following Monday. In connection with this Excursion, Cheap Tickets will be issued from Cardiff an,l Newport to PARIS ami Back, available to retui n any day within It) days For fares and full particulars see special bills. 2i!30j J. oRIEtiSOX, General Manager. GUEAT WI.S L'EUN RAILWAY. GRAND NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD AT BIRKENHEAD, SEFTE MB ELI 17 th, 18 th, liUh, & 20th. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, cheap EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to Birkenhead, Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Shrewsbury, ithyl, and Abergele, from Cardiff, ao Xewport, 9.50, Pontnewyild, 10,lil, Aberdare, 9.11, Mountain Ash, 9.21, Merthyr, 9.5, Q-iakers Yard, 9.30, Uowlais, 8 55, Pontypool Town, 111.16, Poniypool Road, 7.20, Aberga- venny. 8.0, and Ross, 8.22.—Tickets avadable for return any week day up to MONDAY, SEPPLjiiBEit, 23rd. For fares see Special Bills. [2235 J. GRfERSON, General Manager. I RICHARD DEL \HAY, of Newport, in Jl a the County of Monmouth, Gentleman, formerly called aud known as RICHARD RFJE.SE, of Chicago, in the State of Illinois, iu the United Stages of America., do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE ihat by a Deed Poll, dated the lIth llay of 6EP rEM13, it, One thousand Eight Hundred. and Seventy-eight, uudei my hand and seal as RICHARD KEESE, an 1 intended to be duly enrolled in the Chancery Division of H. r Majesty's High Court of Justice, I have declared, and do hereby declare, that I intend henceforth to take, assume, and use the Surname of DELAHAY, instead and in lieu of that of REESE, by which I have been formerly known aud that I will hereafter subscribe, write, and call myself in all deeds, instruments, and writings, and upon all occasions whatsoever, by the name of RICHARD DELAHAY, as hereunder signed. Date I this 12th day of September, 1878. RICHARD DELAHAY. Witness to the signature of the said Richard Delahay, WILLIAM J. LLOYD, Solicitor, 2241] Newport, Mon. 66 T ORDS AND COMMONS."—Every 1 J Thursday, post free, Price Is., contains 80 Pages of Recess Speeches and Letters, by Members of both Houses of Parliament, a History of Parliament, and other matters of special interest to members. Members of both Houses are respectfully requested to send copies of their speeches direct to the Printing Works, addressed Lords and Commons, Crewe. No charge of any kind to Members, whether subscribers or not. This request refers not only to Political Speeches, but also to speeches made at railway meetings, and at religious, agricultural, or other gatherings, .i. Hall, 11, St. Bride St., London. •6rpHE PLiUVERBS OF JESUS."—A JL Lecture on the Teachings of Jesus, with several It undred illustrations of provertiial sayings. By Dr. Maekie. Post free, Sixpence. J. Hall, 11, St. Bride St., London. [2223 4 oticr5. Iti HEATING AND COOKING BY GAS. GREAT COMFORT AND ECONOMY. THE NEWPORT (MON.) GAS COM- JL PANY have now in Stock, and are prepared to upply all the improved modern apparatus for the above purposes. Cooking Stoves from 3s. 8d. upwards. Gas Works, 27th August, 1878. 12206.1 CUT THIS OUT, And send it at once with Is 7d in Stamps, and Directed Wrapper, to the MANAGER, COURANT OFFICE, HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERL AND, And in return you will receive an Oleograph Picture the lowest worth at least TWICE THE MONEY, (or your money returned), And presented with a Ticket entitling you to a chance in THE GREAT NORTHERN FINE ARTS DISTRIBUTION, To take place shortly, particulars of which will be enclosed with Tieket. MAGOR FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PLOUGHING MATCH of the above Association will take place at Mr. S. L. BAKER'S, Penylan Farm, St. Bride's, on THURSDAY, 10th OCTOBER. List of Prizes, and any further infor- mation may be obtained of the Secretary, [2237 THOS. DUTFIELD, Penhow Castle. SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON, ESTABLISHED 1710. HENRY F. SHAW LEFEVRE, Esq., Chairman and Treasurer. FRANCIS B. RELTON, Esq., Secretary. Total Sum insured in 1877, £ 254,303,817. Claims paid during the last ten years, upwards of Two MILLIONS STEALING. All information respecting Fire Insurances, may be obtained from any of the undermentioned Agents of the Society. AGENTS: NEWPORT: MR. CHARLES CULLUM, 19, Stow Hill. Abergavenny. Mr. William H. Grieve. Blaenavou Mr. Stephen Barwell. Chepstow Mr. James W. Coles. Ebbw Vale Mr. Thomas G. Powell. Monmouth Mr. William C. A. Williams. Pontypool Mr. Richard Greenway. Tredegar Mr. George Harrhy. Lsk Mr. James Keats. [2091 Mlfry 3Uuti<m. MONMOUTHSHIRE. NEWPORT, MAINDEE, g- CRUMLIN MESSRS. GEORGE & SCOTT (SUCCS- sors to the late Mr. JAMES GRAHAM), beg to announce that they have been favoured with instructions to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Kite's HEAD HOTEL NEWPORT, on THURSDAY, the 23m day of SEPTEMBER, 1878. at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions of Sale, and in the fol lowing or such other Lots as may be then determined upon- the undermentioned valuable FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, COMPRISING LOT 1.—All that very valuable well-built FREEHOLD HOUSE AND PREMISES, kn .wn as Glen Villa," situate in the Woodland Road, Maindee, in the Parish of Christchurch, with a Garden belonging thereto, having a depth of about 105 feet, in the occupation of Mr. W. S. Rees, at the yearly rental of £ 30. LOT. 2.—All that capital FREEHOLD HOUSE AND PREMISES, adjoining Lot 1, known as "Ivy Cottage," with Garden thereto, having a depth of about 90 feet, in the occupation of Mr. W. R. Cox, at the annual rent of < £ 22. LOT 3.—A most Valuable Piece of Land adjoining Lot 2 having a frontage to the Woodland-road of about 166 feet, and an average depth of about 160 feet, with house thereon, in the occupation of Mr. William Howells, at the rent of X15 per annum. This piece of land by its frontage to the road is well adapted for the erection of two or three houses of a superior class. Lots 1, 2, and 3, are subject to a Fee Farm Rent of Xo. LOT 4.—All those TWO LEASEHOLD MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES & PREMISES situate and being Xos. 11 and 12 Herbert-street, Newport, in the respective occupations of the Rev. D Davies and Air. W. Seymour, at the annual rent of £ -5 each. This Lot is held under lease from Wm. Herbert, Esq., for a term of 99 years from 25thDecember, 1858, at the annual ground rent of .£7. LOT 5.-All those TWO LEASEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSES and PREMISES, situate and being Nos. 12 and 13, Raglan-street, Newport, in the several occupations of Airs. Mary Price, and Mr. Thomas Griffiths, at the weekly rent of 7s Gd and 8s respectively. This Lot is held under Lease from the Tredegar Wharf Company, for a term of 43 years from the 13th of March, 1862, at the annual ground rent of £ 3 14s 6d. LOT G.—AU that LEASEHOLD DWELLING. HOUSE, GARDEN and PREMISES, situate at Crumlin, known as "Glyn View," late in the occupation of Mr. J. Pearee, at the yearly rent of £30, This Lot is held for a term of 99 years from September, 1864, at the annual ground rent of .844s. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONEERS, 67, High-street (.r to Messrs. COLBORNE & WARD, [2227 Solicitors, Newport. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. BELLE VUE VILLA, GOLD TOPS, NEWPORT, MON. MESSRS. PARSONS AND BALDING (late Charles Edward Parsons), have been favoured with instructions to SELL BY AUCTION, on THURS- DAY, SBPTEMBEU 19th, 1878, the whole of the substan- tial and elegant modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Full particulars of which will appear shortly. PARSoXS & BALDING, Auctioneers, &c., Tredegar Chambers, Newport. September 6tli, 1878. [2226 VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. CALEDONIAN HOTEL NEWPORT. M O N M O U T H S HI R E. \T'R- ALIRED BARFOOT is instructed JJTJL by the Mortgagee acting under a power of sale, to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at the RAILWAY HOTEL, NEWPORT, on MONDAY, the 16th day of SEPIEMBKR, 1878, at Two for Three o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to Conditions of Sale, to be then produced, all that valuable and well-established DOUBLE LICENSED HOUSE, KNOWN AS THE CALEDONIAN HOTEL Dock-street, Newport, for many years in the occupation of the late Mr. BYKON Bmcws, and since then in the occupation of the late Mrs. BKIGGS. Owing to the recent death of the late Mrs. BRIGGS the Premises are now vacant, and the purchaser can have immediate possession. The House contains a convenient Bar. Bar Parlour, large Smoke-rooms, Tap-room, two Sitting-rooms, five Bedrooms, Skittle Alley, &c. The Furniture, Fittings, Fixtures, and Trade Utensils, as per inventory, to be produced at the time of Sale, will have to be taken by the purchaser at a valuation, to be made in the usual manner. The above Premises, which are held under the Tredegar Wharf Company tor the residue of a term of years expir- iug ou the 25th day of March, 1905 (less the last 16 days), at the Giound-rent of £ 4 7s. 6d., are well and con- veniently situated within 2|H) yards of the Newport Docks, and arc suitable for carrying on a large and profitable trade. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONEER, 26a, High-street, Newport; or to Messrs. W. J. and H. G. LLOYD, Solicitors, Bank Chambers, Newport, Mon. August 30, 1878. [2228 BLACK ROCK HOTEL, PORTSKEWETT, MON. MESSRS. JOHN DAVIS & SON beg to announce that they will hold a sale of HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c., at the abore Hotel on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1878. Particulars next week. Welsh-street, Chepstow, Sept. 11th, 1878. [2239 THOMAS PARRY, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, &c., 23, COMMERCIAL STREET, NEWPORT. (I (I r r 5 cs ELKINGTON'S ELECTRO PLATED SPOONS AND FORKS. JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S new EBONIZED TABLE KNIVES, and IVORY KNIVES, all warranted finest quality. AGENTS W. A. BAKER & CO., F U R NI SIIIN G I R O N M O N G E R S, (Near the Westgate.) NEWPORT, MON. NOTICE. The MERLIN is now supplied to Subscribers upon the understated terms Credit price (delivered by messenger) 10s per annum I Ditto (delivered by Post) 12, A deduction of ls., in either case, for prepay- ment of a years subscription.